Purpose

Table 4.1-1, Table of Allowed Uses below list the uses allowed within all base and special zoning districts. Accessory and temporary uses are summarized in Tables 4.3-1, Use Table for Accessory Uses and Structures and 4.4-1, Use Table for Temporary Uses and Structures. All uses are defined in Article VII: Definitions. Approval of a use listed in this Article, and compliance with the applicable use-specific standards for that use, authorizes that use only. Development or use of a property or structure for any other use not specifically allowed in this Article and approved under the appropriate process is prohibited.

Explanation of Use Table Abbreviations

PERMITTED BY-RIGHT USES:

“P” in a cell indicates that the use is permitted by right in the respective zoning district. Permitted uses are subject to all other applicable regulations of this Ordinance, including the supplemental use standards in this Article and the requirements of Article V: Design and Development Standards.

USES REQUIRING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT:

“S” in a cell indicates that, in the respective zoning district, the use is allowed only if issued a Specific Use Permit, in accordance with the procedures of Section 2.5.3, Specific Use Permits. Uses requiring a Specific Use Permit are subject to all other applicable regulations of this Ordinance, including the supplemental use standards in this Article and the requirements of Article V: Design and Development Standards.

PROHIBITED USES:

A blank cell indicates that the use is prohibited in the respective zoning district.

ADDITIONAL USE STANDARDS:

Regardless of whether a use is allowed by right, or permitted with a Specific Use Permit, there may be supplemental standards that are applicable to the use. The applicability of these standards is noted through a cross-reference in the last column of the table. An asterisk [*] in a cell indicates that the use, whether permitted by right or as a Specific Use, is permitted subject to additional use standards in that district. Cross-references refer to Section 4.2, Additional Use Standards, Section 4.3.6, Additional Accessory Use Standards, and Section 4.4.5, Additional Standards for Temporary Uses and Structures.

ALLOWED LAND USES IN PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS:

Land uses in a Planned Development district are permitted as follows:

If the PD Concept Plan specifically references a base zoning district:

Any land use permitted by right in the applicable underlying base zoning district, as amended, may be permitted.

Any land use requiring a Specific Use Permit in the applicable underlying base zoning district, as amended, is only allowed if a Specific Use Permit is issued for the use.

Any land use prohibited in the underlying base zoning district, as amended, is also prohibited in the PD district unless no base zoning district is chosen and a new set of land uses is defined and specified.

The PD district may list the permitted, prohibited, and Specific Use Permit uses separately.

A combination of the above.

4.1.3

Use Table Organization

In Table 4.1-1, land uses and activities are classified into general “use categories” and specific “use types” based on common functional, product, or physical characteristics, such as the type and amount of activity, the type of customers or residents, how goods or services are sold or delivered, and site conditions. This classification provides a systematic basis for assigning present and future land uses into appropriate zoning districts. This classification does not list every use or activity that may appropriately exist within these use categories, and specific uses may be listed in one category when they may reasonably have been listed in one or more other categories. The use categories are intended merely as an indexing tool and are not regulatory.

4.1.4

Classification of New and Unlisted Uses

The City recognizes that new types of land uses will arise and forms of land use not anticipated in this Ordinance may seek to locate in the City. When a complete application is made, and an application fee is paid for a use category or use type that is not specifically listed in the appropriate use table, the Administrator shall make a determination as to the appropriate classification of any new or unlisted form of land use in the following manner:

The Administrator shall provide an interpretation as to the zoning classification into which such use should be placed. In making such interpretation, the Administrator shall consider all relevant characteristics of the proposed use, including but not limited to the following:

The actual or projected characteristics of the proposed use;

The volume and type of sales, retail, wholesale, etc. for commercial uses;

The size and type of items sold and nature of inventory on the premises;

The type and number of customers and employees;

The hours of operation;

The size and arrangement of buildings and parking on the site;

The amount of parking needed and estimate of trips generated by the proposed use;

Any processing done on the premises, including assembly, manufacturing, warehousing, shipping, distribution;

Any dangerous, hazardous, toxic, or explosive materials used in the processing;

10.

The nature and location of storage and outdoor display of merchandise, whether enclosed, open, inside or outside the principal building; predominant types of items stored (such as business vehicles, work-in-process inventory and merchandise, construction materials, scrap and junk, and raw materials including liquids and powders);

11.

The amount and nature of any nuisances generated on the premises, including but not limited to noise, smoke, odor, glare, vibration, radiation, and fumes;

12.

Any special public utility requirements for serving the proposed use type, including but not limited to water supply, wastewater output, pre-treatment of wastes and emissions required or recommended, and any significant power structures and communications towers or facilities; and

13.

The effect on adjacent properties created by the proposed use type, which should not be greater than that of other use types in the zoning district.

Standards for new and unlisted uses may be interpreted as those of a similar use.

Appeal of the Administrator’s decision shall be made to the Zoning Board of Adjustment following procedures of Section 2.5.5, Variances and Appeals.

The Administrator may periodically request amendments to this Ordinance to incorporate newly listed uses into Article IV: Use Standards and Article VII: Definitions.

4.1-1 Table of Allowed Uses
P = Permitted by Right; S = Permitted with a Specific Use Permit; Blank Cell = Not Permitted; * = Additional Standards Apply
Use Category	Use Type	Residential Districts					Commercial Districts					Public/Civic Districts		Special Districts					Additional Standards
		A G	R-1	R-2	R-MF	MH	AF	I	NC	GC	OE	PI	P	MU			OT
		A G	R-1	R-2	R-MF	MH	AF	I	NC	GC	OE	PI	P	C	T	N	C	E
Residential Uses
Household Living	Dwelling, single-family detached	P	P	P	P	P											P*	P*
	Dwelling, townhouse (SF attached or multifamily)				P*										P*
	Dwelling, live/work				P*										P*
	Dwelling, multifamily (4 DU/lot or fewer)				P*										P*
	Dwelling, multifamily (more than 4 DU/lot)				P*									P*
	HUD-Code manufactured home					P
Group Living	Assisted living facility (≤ 6 residents)	P	P	P	P	P									P	P
	Assisted living facility (≥ 6 residents)				P							P
	Community, group or foster home	P	P	P	P	P									P	P
	Independent senior living facility				S					S		P*		S	S
Public and Institutional Uses
Civic and Cultural Facilities	Art gallery, museum, or special purpose recreational institution									P		P		P
	Civic, social, philanthropic, or fraternal organizations								P	P		P		P
	Labor or political organizations								P	P		P		P
	Business or professional organizations								P	P		P		P
	Religious assembly and institutions	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P		P
Parks and Recreation Facilities	Community garden	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P		P
	Farmers’ market	P							P	P	P	P	P	P				P
	Park or playground	P	P	P	P	P			P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P		P
	Nature preserve	P	P	P	P	P			P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P		P
	Recreation center	P							P	P		P	P	P				P
Health and Human Services	Clinics and labs								P	P	P			P
	Nursing home and other rehabilitative services				S*					S		P		S*			–
	Hospital									S		P		S			–
	Social assistance and welfare services									S		P		S			–
	Outdoor donation stations or boxes																–
	Funeral home and services (with or without cremation services)							P	P	P				P
	Cemetery	P										P	P				–
Public and other Governmental Functions	Legislative and executive functions								P	P	P	P		P	P
	Courts (local, state, and federal)									P	P	P		P
	Correctional institutions									S		P
	Public safety facility								P	P	P	P		P
	Other government functions								P	P	P	P		P
Educational service establishments (public and private)	Child-day care				P				P	P	P	P		P
	Nursery and pre-school				P				P	P	P	P		P
	Elementary and middle schools (private)	P							P	P	P	P		P
	Senior and high schools (private)	P							P	P	P	P		P
	Colleges and universities (public)	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P
	Colleges and universities (private)									P	P	P		P
	Elementary, middle, senior, and high schools (public)	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P
	Technical, trade, and specialty schools									P	P	P		P
Commercial Uses
Agricultural Uses	Crop production	P
	Support functions for agriculture	P
	Greenhouse, nursery, floriculture	P
Animal production and ranching	Cattle ranches	P
	Sheep and goat farming	P
	Fish hatcheries and aquaculture	S
	Apiculture	P
	Horse and equine farming	P
Animal Related Services	Veterinary clinic	P							P*	P*				P*
	Kennels, commercial	P								S
	Stables, commercial	P
	Pet and animal-related sales and services (including grooming and care)	P*							P*	P*
	Any animal related service with outdoor pens or runs	P								S
Auto-Related Sales and Service	Motor vehicle sales, new							S		S
	Motor vehicle sales, used							S
	Large vehicle sales and service							S
	Specialty vehicle sales, new							S
	Specialty vehicle sales, used							S
	Auto repair and service, minor							P*	S*	P*				S*
	Auto repair and service, major							S*		S*
	Car and truck wash							P*	S*	P*
	Auto-related parts and accessory sales								P*	P*				P*
	Car rental						P	P		P
	RV, trailers, and truck rental						P	P
	Any retail use with gasoline sales pumps								S*	P*				S*
Retail Sales	Furniture and home furnishings									P				P
	Building materials, home and garden centers									P				P
	Swimming pool, spa, and accessory sales and service								P	P				P
	Department store, superstore, or warehouse club								P	P				P
	Electronics and appliances								P	P				P
	Durable consumer goods sales (computers, clothing, art supplies, florist, shoes, jewelry, etc.)								P	P				P
	Grocery store or supermarket (includes beer and wine sales as accessory use)								P	P				P
	Convenience store (includes beer and wine sales as accessory use)								P	P				P
	Beer and wine sales								S	S				S
	Pharmacy or drug store								P	P				P
	Cosmetics and beauty supplies								P	P				P
	Firearm sales									P				P
	Pawn shop									P
	Used goods sales									S
	Specialty retail and paraphernalia sales									S*
	Any retail sales use with outdoor storage									P*				S*
	Any retail sales use with drive-thru facilities								P*	P*				P*
Financial and Real Estate Services	Banks, investment, or financial institution								P	P	P			P	P
	(without drive thru service)
	Banks, investment, or financial institution (with drive thru service)								P*	P*	P*			P*	P*
	Alternative finance institution									S*
	Real estate services								P	P	P			P	P
	Property management services								P	P	P			P	P
Rental and Leasing	Recreational and consumer goods rental									P
	Commercial and industrial machinery leasing and rental						P	P
	Video, music, or software rental								P	P				P
Food and Beverage Sales	Bar or drinking establishment									S*				S*
	Full-service restaurant								P	P				P
	Cafe or self-service restaurant								P	P	P			P	P
	Restaurant with take-out or delivery only								P	P	P			P	P
	Snack, coffee, juice, ice cream, or specialty food sales								P	P	P			P	P
	Catering service							P		P	P	P		P
	Any food and beverage establishment with drive-thru or drive-up facility								P	P				P
	Any food and beverage establishment with outdoor or sidewalk service								P*	P*				P*	P*
Lodging Facilities	Limited service hotels/motels (including extended stay hotels)									P	P			P
	Full-service hotels									P	P			P			P
	Short-term rentals				P	P								P
Business, Professional, and Technical Services	Offices for business, professional, or technical services								P	P	P*			P	P*
	Offices for administrative services								P	P	P*			P	P*
	Services related to buildings (janitorial, landscaping, cleaning, etc.)							P		P
	Medical and dental offices								P	P	P*			P
Personal Services	General personal service (except those listed below)								P	P				P	P
	Bail bond service									S		S
	Massage therapy								S	P				S
	Tattoo parlor or piercing studio									S
Recreation and Entertainment Uses (Indoor)	Banquet or meeting facility									P	P	P	P	P
	Fitness club, gym, or sports club								P	P	P	P	P	P
	Games arcade								P	P				P
	Skating rink (ice, roller skating, etc.)									P				P
	Bowling, billiards, pool, bingo, etc.									P				P
	Indoor amusement establishment									P				P
	Shooting club (indoor)							P		P
	Theater (movie, music, drama, or dance)									P				P
Recreation and Entertainment Uses (Outdoor)	Outdoor amusement establishment						P	P		S
	Marina or yachting club	P								P
	Golf course	P	P	P	P				P	P		P	P	P	P	P
	Country club	P								P		P		P
	Shooting club (outdoor)	P						P
	Miniature golf establishment									P				P
Other Commercial Uses	Structured parking									P*	P*	P*		P*	P*
Other Commercial Uses	Sexually oriented business							S*
Industrial Uses
Manufacturing	Food and beverage processing							P
	Microbrewery, micro distillery, winery							P*						S*
	Paper and printing materials							P
	Furniture and related products							P		P
	Machinery, appliance, electrical equipment, electronics, and components							P
	Transportation equipment and automobiles						P	P
	Miscellaneous manufacturing (jewelry, toys, games, office supplies, custom crafts, etc.)							P
	Chemicals, and metals, machinery, and heavy manufacturing							S
Wholesale Trade	Durable goods							P
Wholesale Trade	Nondurable goods							P
Warehouse and Storage	Cold storage plant							P
	Distribution center or warehouse						P	P
	Self-storage or mini storage							P
	Any outdoor storage related to an industrial use						S*	S*
Construction-related Uses	Machinery related contractors’ yards and storage							P
	Specialty trade contractors							P
	Asphalt or concrete batch plant							S
	Excavation related services							P
	Wrecking and demolition establishment (including junk yards)							S
Mining and extraction establishments	Oil and natural gas extraction (wells and production)	S*	S*	S*	S*	S*	S*	S*	S*	S*	S*	S*	S*	S*	S*	S*	S*	S*	4.2.6(D)
Mining and extraction establishments	Nonmetallic mining or quarry							S
Transportation-related Uses	Air transportation related uses						P	P
	Rail transportation related uses						P	P
	Other local, regional, intercity transportation uses (public and commercial)						P	P		P				P
	Taxi and limousine service							P		P				P
	Courier, messenger, and postal services							P		P				P
	Truck and freight transportation services						P	P
Utilities and Utility related services	Utility lines, towers or metering/pump ing station	S	S	S	S	S	P	P	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S
	Sewer, solid waste, recycling, and related services							S
	Natural gas, petroleum, fuel related services						P	P
	Electric utility services (includes generating plants and substations)	S					S	S
	Telecommunic ations equipment and facilities (building mounted)	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*	4.2.6(E) 4.2.6(F)
	Telecommunic ations towers	S*	S*	S*	S*	S*	S*	S*	S*	S*	S*	S*	S*	S*	S*	S*	S*	S*	4.2.6(E) 4.2.6(G)
	Small cell or network nodes	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*	4.2.6(H)
	All other utility related uses (other than listed)	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S

(Ordinance 030-2017 adopted 11/20/17; Ordinance 030-2022 adopted 10/17/22; Ordinance 006-2023 adopted 3/6/2023; Ordinance 014-2023 adopted 4/17/2023)

§ 4.2 ADDITIONAL USE STANDARDS.

4.2.1

Applicability

The standards in this section apply as noted in Table 4.1-1 Table of Allowed Uses.

4.2.2

Residential Uses

Dwelling, Single-Family detached.

Specific to Old Town Core District:

Only single-family detached uses and other uses identified under the R-1 category are allowed.

Specific to Old Town Expansion:

Only single-family detached uses and other uses identified under the R-1 category are allowed.

4.2.3

Group Living Uses

Independent Senior Living Facility:

In the Public-Institutional (PI) district, this use shall be in conjunction with a medical center, nursing, or similar facility.

Shall comply with the standards for residential building types in Article V: Design and Development Standards.

4.2.4

Health and Human Services

Nursing Home:

In the R-MF multifamily residential district, and MU-C district, nursing homes shall comply with the residential density requirements of the district or sub-district in which they are located. If not designated in separate dwelling units, each 2.5 persons of the designated occupancy shall be deemed a dwelling unit for the purpose of calculating density.

4.2.5

Commercial Uses

Veterinary Clinic:

In the NC, GC, MU-C, and OT-C districts:

Commercial breeding is not permitted.

Uses shall be entirely enclosed, properly ventilated, and provide sound barriers and odor protection to adjacent properties and users nearby or within the same development.

Kennel, Commercial:

Outdoor runs are not permitted in the GC district.

Pet and animal-related sales and services

(including grooming and care):

Outdoor runs are not permitted in the NC and GC districts.

In the AG district, outdoor runs may be permitted with an SUP only.

Auto repair and service, Minor:

Spray painting or bodywork is not permitted. Dismantling, remanufacturing, or rebuilding are not allowed.

Outside storage or display of products or vehicles shall be prohibited.

Repair or installation work shall be conducted completely within a building.

Service bays that face any residential uses or public right-of-way shall be screened in accordance to the standards for a type screen described in Article V: Design and Development Standards.

In the MU Special Districts and PD Districts, auto repair and service uses:

May only be permitted when specifically identified on the Concept or Development Plan;

In the MU Special Districts, auto repair and service uses:

Service bays shall not be oriented along pedestrian oriented streets; and

A pedestrian entrance to the building from a public sidewalk along a Pedestrian-Oriented Street shall be required.

Auto repair and service, Major:

Outdoor storage or display of products along any highway frontage shall be prohibited. All storage shall be located within the rear yard and screened from adjacent properties and any public right-of-way.

Repair or installation work must be conducted completely within a building.

Service bays that face any residential uses or public right-of-way shall be screened in accordance with the standards for a type screen described in Article V: Design and Development Standards.

Car and truck wash:

Wash bays and vacuum bays facing a public street or residential uses shall be screened in accordance to the screening standards in Article V: Design and Development Standards.

Auto-related parts and accessory sales:

No outside storage or display of any merchandise sold.

In the MU and OT Special Districts, auto-related parts and accessory sales:

May only be permitted when specifically identified on the Concept or Development Plan; and

A pedestrian entrance to the principal building from a public sidewalk along a Pedestrian-Oriented Street shall be required.

Gasoline sales pumps:

Gas pumps and canopies shall not be located on properties within 500 feet of any residential use. All screening must be in accordance to the standards for a type screen described in Article V: Design and Development Standards.

Specialty Retail and Paraphernalia sales:

Any establishment with gross monthly sales of Specialty Retail and Paraphernalia sales representing more than 25 percent of total sales shall only be permitted with an SUP.

Specialty Retail and Paraphernalia items shall be as defined in Article VII: Definitions.

Any retail sales use with outdoor storage:

Outdoor storage or display of products along any highway frontage shall be prohibited unless an SUP is granted. All storage areas shall be located within the rear yard and screened from adjacent properties and any public right-of-way.

If adjacent to any residential uses, they shall be screened in accordance to the standards for a type screen described in Article V: Design and Development Standards.

Any use with drive-thru or drive-up facilities

(retail sales, pharmacy, banks, and restaurants):

Drive-thru facilities shall have no more than one driveway per 300 feet of street frontage.

Specific to the NC and GC districts:

Drive-thru lanes facing, backing, or siding a public street or residential uses shall be screened in accordance to the standards for a type screen described in Article V: Design and Development Standards.

Specific to the MU and OT districts:

May only be permitted if specifically identified on a Concept or Development plan[.]

Shall meet the design standards for drive-thru uses in the Special District Design standards in Article V: Design and Development Standards.

Alternative Finance Institution

(Nondepository financial institution):

No Alternative Financial Institution shall be located within 1,000 feet, measured from property line to property line, of any other alternative financial institution.

No Alternative Financial Institution shall be located within 400 feet, measured from property line to property line, of a lot zoned or used for residential purposes.

No Alternative Financial Institution shall be located within 500 feet of IH-35W, measured from the right-of-way line to property line.

An Alternative Financial Institution may only be a principal use that requires an SUP.

An alternative financial establishment may not be considered as an accessory use.

Bar or Drinking Establishment:

Bars as defined in Article VII: Definitions shall only be permitted with an SUP in any GC, RMU-C, OT-C, and PD Districts. In the RMU-C and PD districts, they shall be permitted only if specifically identified in a Concept or Development Plan. They shall also meet Section 4.06 [Article 4.06] of the Haslet Code of Ordinances.

Restaurant with outdoor or sidewalk service:

Shall meet the design standards for sidewalk cafes in Article V: Design and Development Standards.

Offices for business, professional, or technical services:

In the Office Employment (OE) district, MU-T and OT-T sub-districts, office buildings may include areas for customarily incidental retail and personal service uses such as personal household services, restaurants, laboratories, and incidental retail sales, when these uses serve the clients or are incidental to the clients in the office building, and subject to the following standards:

The aggregate area of all incidental retail uses in an office building shall not exceed 25 percent of the gross floor area of the building.

Offices for administrative services:

The aggregate area of all incidental retail uses in an office building shall not exceed 25 percent of the gross floor area of the building.

Medical and dental offices:

In the Office Employment (OE) district, medical and dental office buildings may include areas for customarily incidental retail and personal service uses such as cafes, laboratories, and incidental retail sales, when these uses serve the clients or are incidental to the clients in the office building, and subject to the following standards:

The aggregate area of all incidental retail uses in an office building shall not exceed 25 percent of the gross floor area of the building.

Structured parking:

Shall meet the standards for parking garages in the Special District Design Standards in Article V: Design and Development Standards.

Sexually oriented businesses:

Shall include all retail and services uses defined under Article VII: Definitions.

Shall not be located within 1,000 feet of a church, a school, a boundary of a residential zoning district, a public park or the property line of a lot devoted to residential use or designated for residential use in the city’s Future Land Use Plan.

Shall be located at least 1,000 feet from any other sexually oriented business.

Each sexually oriented use defined under Article VII: Definitions shall constitute a different sexually oriented business. No more than one sexually oriented business shall be located in one building or structure.

Measurement shall be made by straight line measurements without regard to intervening structures or objects from the nearest portion of the building or structure in which a sexually oriented business is located, to the nearest property line of the premises of another sexually oriented business, church or public or private elementary or secondary school, or to the nearest boundary of an affected public park, residential district, or residential lot.

A sexually oriented business lawfully operating as a conforming use after the effective date of this ordinance is not rendered a nonconforming use by the location of a future church, public or private elementary or secondary school, public park, residential district, or residential lot within one thousand (1,000) feet of the sexually oriented business.

A sexually oriented business must be located on a parcel of land having at least three hundred (300) feet of contiguous street footage.

Motels:

shall meet the definitions of motels in Article VII: Definitions and rooms cannot be rented or sub-rented for less than 10 hours at a time.

Truck Time-Fill and Fast-Fill Fueling Station:

Truck Time-Fill and Fast-Fill Fueling Station in Districts AF and I shall meet the following standards:

Additional automobile spaces will be provided to all for Time-Fill truck drivers to have the option to leave site while trucks are being filled.

All maneuvering drive aisles shall have inside turn radiuses of 30 feet.

No outside storage is allowed.

Appropriate fire hydrant placement will be required as per Haslet Fire Department adopted standards.

Adequate emergency (KnoxBox or similar controlled) point of ingress and egress for Fire Department use shall be installed on opposite end of the primary access point of the facility per recommendation of Fire Department.

A detailed Landscape Plan shall be approved screening the facility from view meeting the requirements of the City of Haslet Landscape requirements including 8' wide landscape islands every 10 automobile parking spaces with canopy tree.

Entire Facility to be screened by use of berms, landscaping, alternate fence other than masonry. As long as applicant shows a sight line study for the proposed screening combination that meets the intent by screening views of the tops of vehicles from the public ROW to the parking area.

4.2.6

Industrial Uses

Micro-brewery, micro-distillery, winery in the I District:

Maximum size shall be limited to 25,000 sq. ft.

Any Micro-brewery, micro-distillery, winery in the MU-C Special District shall meet the following standards:

Shall be no more than 10,000 sq. ft.

All outside storage shall only be located in the rear yard and screened from all adjoining properties and public streets by an eight-foot high solid screening device that complies with the following requirements:

All screening devices shall form an opaque, solid barrier, without gaps or openings, except as provided in (iii) [subsection c.] below;

All screening devices shall be constructed of 100-percent brick, stone, or architecturally-finished reinforced concrete;

Only openings in screening devices that are necessary for reasonable access to the storage yard shall be permitted, but shall be equipped with a solid gate or door constructed and maintained in accordance with the requirements for screening devices set forth in this section. All openings shall be closed and securely locked at all times, except for needed access;

Any painting, staining, coating, covering or other coloring of any screening device shall be of a uniform color;

All screening devices shall be maintained, repaired and/or replaced to ensure compliance with the requirements in this section at all times;

Outside storage shall not be stacked, accumulated, kept, or otherwise placed above the solid screening device described in this subsection; and

A row of evergreen screening trees shall be planted in front of and within 10 feet of the required screening device. These trees shall be spaced a maximum of ten to 15 feet on center. They shall be placed no closer than five feet to the street side of the required screening device. The trees shall be six to eight feet in height at the time of planting and be a species capable of reaching a height of fifteen (15') feet within five years of planting. All screening trees shall be equipped with an automatic irrigation system[.]

Outside Storage:

Any outside storage associated with an Industrial Use:

All outside storage shall be setback a minimum of 25 feet from any public right-of-way and shall be located within the rear yard and screened from view of public streets by an eight-foot high solid screening device that complies with the following requirements:

All screening devices shall form an opaque, solid barrier, without gaps or openings, except as provided in (iii) [subsection c.] below;

All screening devices shall be constructed of 100-percent brick, stone, or architecturally-finished reinforced concrete;

Any painting, staining, coating, covering or other coloring of any screening device shall be of a uniform color;

All screening devices shall be maintained, repaired and/or replaced to ensure compliance with the requirements in this section at all times

Oil and Gas Drilling:

Shall meet Haslet Code of Ordinances Section 4.05.015.

Telecommunications Facilities, All

(except Small Cell Nodes):

The purpose of this section is to establish standards regulating the location of telecommunication facilities, towers and antennas with the objective of minimizing their number, to protect and promote public safety, and to mitigate any adverse visual impacts on the community while promoting the provision of telecommunications service to the public.

All telecommunications facilities, towers, and antennas shall be erected and operated in compliance with current Federal Communication Commission (FCC) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules and regulations and other applicable federal, State, and City standards.

Platted Lots:

Telecommunications facilities, including towers and related equipment buildings, but exempting co-located facilities (multiple towers owned by different operators), shall be located on a platted lot.

Technical Assistance:

When a permit is required to comply with the provisions of this section, and when the technical information provided by the applicant is beyond the technical capacity of City staff to review, the applicant, in addition to the usual application fee, shall reimburse the City for the actual cost to the City for the services of a technical expert to review the application and/or information supplement. Such reimbursement shall be paid prior to issuance of a construction permit.

Pre-application Meetings:

Prior to leasing or purchasing facilities, the telecommunications service provider is encouraged to meet with the Administrator or his/her designee to determine if the location will require a Specific Use Permit or other approvals, and to review the merits of potential locations.

Exemptions:

Dish antennae less than two meters in diameter, antennae used exclusively for SCADA (System Control And Data Acquisition) communications in a utility substation or facility, antennae used exclusively as part of a federally licensed amateur radio station, antennae for Citizen’s Band (CB) radios, and antennae less than one foot in greatest dimension are exempt from this section.

Abandoned Antennae or Towers:

Any antenna or tower that is not operated for a continuous period of 12 months shall be considered abandoned, and the owner of such antenna or tower shall remove the same within 180 days of receipt of notice from the Administrator notifying the owner of such abandonment. Failure to remove an abandoned antenna or tower within said 180 days shall be grounds for the City to remove the tower or antenna at the owner’s expense.

Telecommunications Facilities, Building Mounted:

Ground and building mounted dish antennae shall not be permitted in any front setback area or side or rear yard if adjacent to any roadway.

Ground-mounted dish antennae in excess of five feet in height shall be screened from roadways and adjacent property by a minimum six-foot high screening masonry wall or evergreen hedge.

Building/roof-mounted antennae one meter or less in diameter are permitted in all zoning districts.

Building/roof-mounted antennae in excess of one meter in diameter in residential zoning districts shall be painted to have an appearance that blends with the building on which they are located or be located so that they are not visible from any adjacent roadway.

Building/roof-mounted dish antennae in excess of two meters in diameter may be permitted on buildings in excess of 10,000 square feet of building floor area in the nonresidential districts.

Building/roof-mounted dish antennae in excess of two meters in diameter in nonresidential districts shall be painted or screened with enclosures so as to have an appearance that blends with the building on which they are located or be located so that they are not visible from any adjacent roadway.

Prior to the installation of any building/roof-mounted telecommunications antenna, antenna array or support structure the Administrator may require an engineer’s certification that the structure will support and not be adversely affected by the proposed antenna and associated equipment.

The height of building mounted antennae shall be measured from the base of the building it is located on to the highest point of the antenna or other appurtenances.

The maximum height for building mounted antennae shall be based on the corresponding zoning district height standard. Any building mounted antennae in excess of the height permitted in the corresponding zoning district shall only be permitted if a Specific Use Permit is granted by City Council.

Telecommunications Towers:

Structural Standards:

Guyed telecommunications towers shall be designed and located such that if the structure should fall it will avoid habitable structures and public streets.

Co-location:

Towers shall be designed and built to accommodate a minimum of two wireless providers, if over 75 feet in height. The owner of the tower must certify in writing to the City that the tower is available for use by other telecommunications service providers on a reasonable and nondiscriminatory basis.

Applicants seeking to erect a tower greater than 75 feet in height within 3,000 feet of any tower greater than 75 feet in height, shall provide evidence that reasonable efforts were made to lease space on an existing or planned tower or that no existing tower will satisfy the applicant’s technological needs.

Tower Height:

The height of a freestanding tower shall be measured from the base of the tower to the highest point of the tower, including any installed antennae and appurtenances.

The maximum height for towers is 75 feet plus 25 feet for each co-located installation, or as approved by Specific Use Permit in accordance with Table 4.1-1.

Security Fencing and Building Materials:

Security fencing, if installed, shall be by a wrought iron with masonry columns expressed at intervals no greater than fifty (50') feet on center and with evergreen hedge, or a masonry wall, each not less than six feet in height. The exterior of equipment buildings and/or metal equipment cabinets visible from residential areas or public rights-of-way must have a neutral finish or be painted to reflect the color and character of adjoining structures or blend with adjacent landscaping and other surroundings.

Location:

All telecommunication towers, as well as guys and guy anchors, shall be located within the buildable area of the lot and not within the front, rear, or side setbacks. New telecommunication towers in excess of 200 feet in height shall be set back a minimum of 1,300 feet from the right-of-way of all controlled access federal and state roadways designated as freeways to provide unobstructed flight paths for helicopters.

All telecommunications towers, including stealth towers, equal to or over 75 feet in height, are not allowed in any residential zoning district and must be a minimum of a three-to-one distance to height ratio from a single-family residential district and one-to-one distance to height ratio from a transition zone of a Special District.

Any new telecommunications tower in excess of 180 feet in height shall be located a minimum of one mile from any existing tower in excess of 180 feet in height.

Signage:

Except as otherwise permitted in this Ordinance, no signage, lettering, symbols, images, or trademarks in excess of 2 sq. ft. shall be placed on or affixed to any part of a telecommunications tower, antenna, antenna array, equipment building, or security fencing other than as required by FCC regulations or other applicable law.

Lighting:

Except as otherwise permitted in this Ordinance, no signals, lights, or illumination of any kind shall be permitted on or directed toward any tower unless required by the FCC, the FAA, or other appropriate public authority.

Stealth Towers:

Stealth telecommunication towers and antennae must be similar in color, scale, and character to adjoining buildings or structures or blend with the landscaping and other surroundings immediately adjacent to them so as to generally avoid the creation of unique visual objects that stand out in the environment.

Each design for a proposed stealth tower or antenna shall be reviewed by the Administrator. An applicant of a stealth tower or antenna design shall provide the Administrator with evidence in the form of construction drawings, photographs, renderings, or other data sufficient for the Administrator to determine whether the design effectively conceals the tower or antenna. The Administrator shall forward the request to the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council after determining the completeness of the application.

Antenna Mounting Standards:

The purpose of this section is to promote public safety and maintain order and harmony within the city’s business, cultural, and residential districts by restricting the size and location of telecommunication antennas. The objective is to avoid the creation of visual distractions, prevent obstructions to the view of pedestrians and motorists on public thoroughfares, and to insure the integrity of supporting structures.

10.

Whip and Panel Antenna Mounting Standards:

Telecommunications antennas, including mounting structures, are allowed on existing electric utility poles, light standards, and telecommunication towers in excess of 40 feet in height, provided that the total length of any antenna does not exceed 15 percent of the height of the existing structure. The height of a telecommunications tower is determined by the highest point of any and all components of the structure, including antennas.

Telecommunications antennas and arrays are allowed by right on existing electric transmission towers.

Existing conforming building element structures (excluding towers) in excess of 50 feet in height may, as a matter of right, be rebuilt, if necessary, to support or contain a new antenna, provided that the new structure is the same height and substantially the same in appearance as the structure it replaces.

Panel antennas, which do not extend above the structure, or whip antennas 15 feet or less in height, are permitted on conforming billboard structures.

Building-mounted panel antennas are permitted on nonresidential buildings and multifamily dwellings in all zoning districts; provided that they are mounted flush with the exterior of the building and that they do not project above the roofline or more than 30 inches from the surface of the building to which they are attached. The antenna’s appearance shall be such that its color blends with the surrounding surface of the building.

Whip antennas are permitted on nonresidential buildings and multifamily dwellings in all zoning districts, provided that the total length of said whip antennas, regardless of mounting method or location, does not exceed 15 percent of the existing height of the building.

Only one building/roof-mounted antenna support structure, less than 100 square feet in area, is permitted per 5,000 square feet of building floor area.

11.

Small Cell Nodes:

shall meet the standards in Section 13.15 [Article 13.15] of the City of Haslet Code of Ordinances and TxLGC Chapter 284.

Truck Time-Fill and Fast-Fill fueling station:

Truck Time-Fill and Fast-Fill fueling station in AF and I Districts shall meet the following standards:

Additional automobile spaces will be provided to all for Time-Fill truck drivers to have the option to leave site while trucks are being filled.

All maneuvering drive aisles shall have inside turn radiuses of 30 feet.

No outside storage is allowed.

Appropriate fire hydrant placement will be required as per Haslet Fire Department adopted standards.

(Ordinance 030-2017 adopted 11/20/17; Ordinance 032-2021 adopted 12/13/21; Ordinance 007-2022 adopted 4/18/22; Ordinance 030-2022 adopted 10/17/22; Ordinance 014-2023 adopted 4/17/2023)

§ 4.3 ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES.

4.3.1

Purpose

This section (Table 4.3-1) authorizes the establishment of accessory uses and structures that are incidental and customarily subordinate to primary uses. An accessory use or structure is “incidental and customarily subordinate” to a primary use if it complies with the standards set forth in this section. All primary uses allowed in a zoning district shall be deemed to include those accessory uses, structures, and activities typically associated with the use, unless specifically prohibited in this section. Article VII: Definitions, identifies typical accessory uses associated with principal uses as part of the primary use definition.

4.3.2

Approval Procedure

Generally:

Any of the accessory uses identified in this section may be allowed as accessory to an authorized primary use provided that:

The proposed accessory use is allowed as a principal or accessory use in the base district or overlay district where proposed; and

The proposed accessory use or structure is consistent with the general and specific standards for accessory uses in this subsection.

Simultaneously with a Primary Use:

Accessory uses or structures may be reviewed as part of review of an associated primary use. In cases where the principal use is subject to a Specific Use Permit, an accessory use may only be authorized in accordance with an approved Specific Use Permit.

Subsequent to a Principal Use.

Unless exempted, a building permit shall be required in cases where an accessory use or structure is proposed subsequent to a primary use.

In cases where the primary use is subject to a Specific Use Permit, an accessory use may only be authorized in accordance with the provisions in Section 2.5.3, Specific Use Permit Procedures.

4.3.3

Interpretation of Unidentified Accessory Uses and Structures

The Administrator shall evaluate and make determinations on applications for accessory uses that are not identified in this section on a case-by-case basis, based on the following standards:

The definition of “accessory use” in Article VII: Definitions, and the general accessory use standards and limitations established in Section 4.3.5, General Standards for All Accessory Uses and Structures;

The purpose and intent of the zoning districts in which the accessory use is located;

Potential adverse effects the accessory use or structure may have on other lots, compared with other accessory uses permitted in the district; and

The compatibility of the accessory use with other primary and accessory uses permitted in the district.

4.3.4

Table of Accessory Uses and Structures

4.3-1 Table of Accessory Uses and Structures
P = Permitted by Right; S = Permitted with a Specific Use Permit; Blank Cell = Not Permitted; * = Additional Standards Apply
Use Type	Residential Districts					Commercial Districts					Public/ Civic Districts		Special Districts					Additional Standards
	AG	R-1	R-2	R-MF	MH	AF	I	NC	GC	OE	PI	P	MU			OT
	AG	R-1	R-2	R-MF	MH	AF	I	NC	GC	OE	PI	P	C	T	N	C	T
Gazebos, cabanas and similar structures	P	P	P	P	P
Storm Shelters	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P
Alternative energy system	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*	§ 4.3.6(B)
Caretaker's quarters	P*					P*	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*		P*			P*		§ 4.3.6(C)
Carport	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*												P*	§ 4.3.6(D)
Community center/club house (private)	S	S	S	S	S									S	S		S
Accessory dwelling unit (garage)	P*																	§ 4.3.6(E)
Accessory dwelling unit (primary structure)	P*	P*	P*												P*		P*	§ 4.3.6(F)
Residential garage (detached)	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*									P*	P*	P	P*	§ 4.3.6(G)
Surface parking	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P
Storage shed	P	P	P	P	P									P	P	P	P
Swimming pool (private)	P	P	P	P	P			P	P	P			P	P	P	P	P
Home-occupation	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*									P*	P*		P*	§ 4.3.6(H)
Electric vehicle charging station (commercial)						P	P	P	P	P	P		P	P		P	P
Electric vehicle charging station (residential)	P	P	P	P	P											P	P
Outdoor storage						S*	S*	S*	S*	S*	S*		S*	S*
Recycling collection center							P				P
Sidewalk cafe								P*	P*				P*	P*		P*	P*	§ 4.3.6(J)
Noncommercial agricultural uses	P*	P*																§ 4.3.6(K)
Residential pool house	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*											P*	P*	§ 7.3.5(Q)

4.3.5

General Standards for All Accessory Uses and Structures

All accessory uses and structures shall be subject to the general standards in this section, as well as any applicable additional standards in Section 4.3.6, Additional Accessory Use Standards and all standards applicable to the associated primary use as set forth in Section 4.2, Additional Use Standards.

Size:

All accessory uses and structures shall:

Be clearly subordinate in area, extent, and purpose to the primary use or structure; and

Not violate the bulk, density, parking, landscaping, or open space standards of this Ordinance when taken together with the primary use or structure.

Function:

All accessory uses and structures shall directly serve the primary use or structure, and be accessory and clearly incidental to the primary use or structure.

Timing:

Accessory uses and structures shall not be constructed or established prior to the start of construction of the primary use or structure. An accessory structure shall not be used until the construction of the primary structure is complete.

Height:

Accessory structures shall be limited to a maximum height of 24 feet unless exempted from the height requirements in this Ordinance.

Location:

Accessory uses or structures shall be located on the same lot as the primary use or structure and shall comply with setback standards in Section 4.3.6, Additional Accessory Use Standards.

Accessory structures shall not be located within platted or recorded easements.

The Administrator may authorize an accessory structure on a vacant lot if the structure is used for animal or crop production associated with an agricultural use, or used in conjunction with a park or community garden.

Design Compatibility:

Except where exempted, all accessory structures shall be designed to be aesthetically compatible with the primary structure. Compatibility shall be evaluated in terms of building materials, building orientation, building placement, building articulations, and building mass. Nonenclosed stables, gazebos, greenhouses, and carports ten feet or less in height with a roofed area of 200 square feet or less are exempt from this compatibility requirement.

Applicants for accessory structures not exempted in accordance with this subsection who request exceptions from the design compatibility requirements shall demonstrate screening methods or design features that will be used to minimize any potential adverse effects on neighboring properties.

Ownership:

Accessory uses or structures shall be owned or operated by the same person as the primary use or structure.

4.3.6

Additional Accessory Use Standards

Accessory Buildings:

Uses:

In all residential zoning districts, permitted accessory buildings include garages, storage sheds, gazebos, cabanas, storm shelters, and similar structures. An accessory building may be used for hobbies in such a manner as to be an accessory use only and shall produce no unreasonable odor, noise, light or manner of operation. Accessory buildings cannot be used for commercial or business purposes unless they are considered as home-occupations under this Ordinance.

In all nonresidential and special districts, accessory buildings are permitted only for uses listed in the Public and Institutional Uses category (typically noncommercial uses), as identified in Table 4.1-1, Allowed Uses.

Setbacks and Number of Buildings.

Front setback:

Enclosed accessory buildings, such as garages, storage buildings or storm shelters, shall not be located forward of the primary building on the lot.

Side and rear setbacks:

An accessory building shall meet the primary building setbacks for side and rear setbacks.

Number of accessory buildings:

A maximum of three detached accessory buildings or structures shall be permitted in all Residential Zoning Districts unless alternative standards are established as part of a development specific ordinance such as a PD or MU District.

ii.

The maximum size of each accessory structure shall be 3,000 square feet.

iii.

Additional detached accessory buildings beyond the number and size limitations in this Section shall only be approved with a Specific Use Permit.

Alternative Energy Systems:

Shall meet standards in the Haslet Code of Ordinances Section 3.15 [Article 3.15] and 3.16 [sic].

Caretaker’s quarters:

Caretaker’s quarters may be permitted as an accessory use provided:

The structure is oriented towards the side or rear yard of the primary structure; and

The unit is a maximum of 700 sq. ft. and shall contain no more than one kitchen.

Carports in any Required Front Yards:

The purpose of this provision is to allow carports to be erected within the required front yard when no other feasible option exists on the qualifying residential lots.

Approval:

Carports may be permitted in required front yards of certain single-family residential lots where the Administrator determines that the proposed carport:

Is in keeping with the existence, location, and design of other carports on other adjoining lots in the same neighborhood or street;

Will not cause sight obstructions to motorists on or entering the street or abutting neighborhood;

Will not cause a negative visual impact on the streetscape of the neighborhood;

Is compatible with the architectural style of the dwelling and the predominant architectural style of the neighborhood; and

There are no recorded and active covenants and/or restrictions that apply to the subject property and/or surrounding neighborhood that would prohibit the proposed carport.

Standards:

Any carport that is permitted to occupy a portion of the required front yard shall comply with the following restrictions:

Freestanding carports that are not structurally integrated with the roof of the principal structure shall not exceed 18 inches of separation from the principal structure.

Except for the roof, carports shall be painted to match or replicate the color of the trim areas of the primary structure/residence.

Carports shall have a pitched roof that matches the existing pitch of the primary structure and that utilizes shingles that substantially match the color of the shingles used on the principal structure. The roof of the carport shall be either a closed gable or hip design. The Administrator may approve an alternate design to satisfy this requirement.

Carports shall have dimensions no greater than 20 feet in length by 20 feet in width for lots with primary structures originally designed with two-car garages, and/or no greater than 12 feet in width for lots with principal structures originally designed with single-car garages.

Accessory Dwelling Unit (garage):

An accessory garage apartment that meets the standards in this section shall not count as a dwelling unit for purposes of calculating density on the site:

Shall be located above a detached garage[.]

Maximum size shall be either the garage floor area or 400 sq. ft. (whichever is greater).

Shall not have more than one kitchen or one bathroom.

A separate entrance shall be provided to the garage apartment but it shall not be visible from any public street.

Accessory Dwelling Unit (primary structure):

An accessory dwelling unit in the AG, R-1, R-2, MU-N, and OT-T districts that meet the standards in this section shall not count as a dwelling unit for purposes of calculating density on the site. They shall:

Meet the setback and height standards of the primary structure on the lot[.]

The unit shall not be larger than 500 square feet and shall not have more than one bedroom, one kitchen, or one bathroom.

A separate entrance may be provided to the accessory unit but it shall not be visible from any public street.

Shall provide one additional off-street parking space.

Residential garage (detached):

If directly fronting a street, the maximum size shall be a 2-car garage

Design shall be compatible with the primary residence on the property

Garage shall not be located forward of the primary structure on the lot

Setbacks shall be the same as any other accessory buildings on the lot

Home Occupation:

A home occupation may be permitted as accessory to any principal dwelling unit in all zoning districts that permit residential uses, subject to the following standards:

The home-based business shall be conducted in the house by a resident of the primary dwelling.

The business or service located within the dwelling shall not exceed 20 percent of the floor area of the house or 20 percent of the combined building area of all structures on the lot. Activities shall be wholly conducted within either the primary structure or in any detached accessory structure on the lot.

The principal person(s) providing the business or service shall reside in the dwelling on the premises. No additional employees, other than the resident(s) of the primary dwelling unit, are permitted at the home-based business at any time.

Neighborhood Compatibility:

The home-based business shall not cause any change in the external appearance of the existing buildings and structures on the property.

All vehicles used in connection with the home-based business shall be of a size, and located on the premises in such a manner, so that a casual observer or a person of normal sensibilities will not be able to detect any sign of the premises being used as a home occupation. No vehicle larger than one ton shall be kept on the premises or shall be parked on the street.

Parking of vehicles to accommodate permitted customers shall be limited to the driveway of such premises or along the curb immediately adjacent to such premises.

Any sales in connection with such home occupation shall be clearly secondary to occupancy. Merchandise shall not be offered or displayed for sale on the premises, except that sales incidental to a service shall be allowed; and orders previously made by telephone or at a sales party may be filled on the premises. Merchandise must be stored and maintained at all times inside the premises. No excessive number of deliveries shall be permitted.

There shall be no advertising devices on the property or other signs of the home-based business that are visible from off the premises, other than advertising located on vehicles in accordance with the City’s Sign Ordinance.

The property shall contain no outdoor display of goods or services that are associated with the home occupation. Outside storage is prohibited.

The home-based business shall not create traffic or parking congestion, noise, vibration, odor, glare, fumes, or electrical or communications interference that can be detected by the normal senses off the premises, including visual or audible interference with radio or television reception. All home-based businesses are subject to all other ordinances applicable in the City of Haslet.

Prohibited Home Occupations:

The following uses, because of their effects on the surrounding residential area, shall not be permitted as home occupations:

auto repair or motorized implement repair;

dental offices; medical offices;

the painting of vehicles, trailers or boats;

private schools;

boarding or rooming houses;

motor vehicle towing operation;

barber or beauty shops;

welding shops;

nursing homes; or

any other home-based business that, in the opinion of the Administrator, will have negative effects on the neighborhood.

Outside Storage:

Shall meet the standards in Section 4.2.4 [Section 4.2.5], Commercial Uses and standards for Screening in Article V: Design and Development Standards.

Sidewalk Cafe:

In all districts in which a sidewalk cafe is allowed, occupancy of a public sidewalk or parkway for a sidewalk cafe shall be permitted under the following conditions:

Use of any public sidewalk is subject to approval of an easement or right-of-way use agreement per City Ordinances.

The sidewalk to be used for outdoor seating must be abutting and contiguous to the restaurant.

A sidewalk cafe may not be enclosed by fixed fencing or other structures, unless necessary to comply with requirements to serve alcohol per TABC regulations.

A sidewalk cafe must be open to the air; however, it may be covered with a canopy.

There shall be a four-foot wide unimpeded sidewalk remaining for pedestrian flow from the face of the curb and the area of sidewalk cafe seating.

The sidewalk cafe shall be setback a minimum of five feet from any driveways and alleys, and six feet from intersections with no curb extensions (or bulb-outs) at the intersections.

All curbs, alleys, sidewalks, and public rights-of-way adjacent to such sidewalk cafe shall be kept in a clean and orderly condition.

Noncommercial agricultural uses:

In both the AG and R-1 districts, noncommercial agricultural uses such as equine or equestrian uses, cattle, other domestic animal grazing or rearing, crops, flowers, farms, ranches, and other similar uses are permitted as accessory uses with a primary residential use.

(Ordinance 030-2017 adopted 11/20/17; Ordinance 020-2023 adopted 6/5/2023; Ordinance 028-2024 adopted 11/11/2024)

§ 4.4 TEMPORARY USES AND STRUCTURES.

4.4.1

Purpose

This section allows for the establishment of certain temporary uses of limited duration and special events, provided that such uses comply with the standards in this subsection and are discontinued upon the expiration of a set time period. Temporary uses and special events shall not involve the construction or alteration of any permanent building or structure.

4.4.2

Approval Procedure

Any use listed in this section may be permitted as a temporary use provided:

Where indicated on Table 4.4-1, the proposed temporary use obtains a Specific Use Permit in accordance with the requirements in Section 2.5.3, Specific Use Permit Procedures; and

The proposed temporary use is consistent with the general and specific standards for temporary uses and structures in this section.

4.4.3

Table of Temporary Uses and Structures

4.4-1 Table of Temporary Uses and Structures
P = Permitted by Right; S = Permitted with a Specific Use Permit; Blank Cell = Not Permitted; * = Additional Standards Apply
Use Type	Residential Districts					Commercial Districts					Public/Civic Districts		Special Districts					Additional Standards
	AG	R-1	R-2	R-MF	MH	AF	I	NC	GC	OE	PI	P	MU			OT
	AG	R-1	R-2	R-MF	MH	AF	I	NC	GC	OE	PI	P	C	T	N	C	T
Construction office	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*	4.4.5 (A)
Construction related storage-yard	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*	4.4.5 (A)
Temporary Real estate sales office	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*	4.4.5 (B)
Model Home	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*									P*	P*		P*	4.4.5 (B)
Festivals and civic events (includes carnivals, circus, etc.)	S*								S*		S*		S*			S*	S*	Shall apply to noncity-sponsored events 4.4.5 (C)
Garage sales	P*	P*	P*		P*									P*	P*		P*	4.4.5 (D)
Temporary storage containers	P*	P*	P*	P*	P*			P*	P*	P*	P*		P*	P*	P*	P*	P*	4.4.5 (E)
Mobile vending (food truck parks, hotdog stands, snow cones, etc.)								P*	P*		P*		P*			P*	P*	4.4.5 (F)
Seasonal sales	S*							S*	S*				S*			S*	S*	4.4.5 (G)
Other Temporary Outside Display and Sales	S*							S*	S*				S*			S*	S*	4.4.5 (H)
Any other temporary use or structure (other than listed above)	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S

4.4.4

General Standards for all Temporary Uses and Structures

All temporary uses or structures shall meet the following general requirements, unless otherwise specified in this Ordinance:

The temporary use or structure shall not be detrimental to property or improvements in the surrounding area, or to the public health, safety, or general welfare.

The temporary use shall comply with all applicable general and specific regulations of this Section 4.4, Temporary Uses and Structures, unless otherwise expressly stated.

Permanent Alterations (any alterations that do not comply with temporary use criteria and timelines outlined in this Ordinance) to the site are prohibited.

All temporary signs associated with the temporary use or structure shall be properly permitted and removed when the activity ends or permit expires, whichever occurs first.

The temporary use or structure shall not violate any applicable conditions of approval that apply to a principal use on the site.

The temporary use regulations of this section do not exempt the applicant or operator from any other required permits, such as health or building permits.

If the property is undeveloped, it shall contain sufficient land area to allow the temporary use or structure to be accommodated, as well as any parking and traffic circulation as required that may be associated with the temporary use, without disturbing sensitive or protected resources, including existing trees, required buffers, 100-year floodplains, river protection setbacks, and required landscaping. At the conclusion of the temporary use or at expiration of the permit, whichever occurs first, all disturbed areas of the site shall be restored or improved to the condition that existed prior to the use.

If the property is developed, the temporary use shall be located in an area that is not actively used by an existing approved principal use, and that would support the proposed temporary use without encroaching or creating a negative impact on existing buffers, open space, landscaping, traffic movements, pedestrian circulation, or parking space availability. If located within a surface parking lot, it shall not occupy more than 30 percent of the parking lot.

Tents and other temporary structures shall be located so as not to interfere with the normal operations of any permanent use located on the property, shall be anchored, and meet the requirements of the Building Official, including fire rating.

Off-street parking, including designation of the off-street parking spaces, shall be adequate to accommodate the proposed temporary use.

4.4.5

Additional Standards for Temporary Uses and Structures

Construction Field Office and Construction Storage Yard:

This use is limited to on-site construction purposes associated with the properties within the same platted subdivision.

The Administrator may order the use to be discontinued, and in no event shall such temporary use continue after subdivision or development construction is 100-percent complete.

Subdivision development shall be deemed complete when the city accepts the public infrastructure and other development shall be deemed complete when a certificate of occupancy has been granted for the use.

Temporary Real Estate Office or Model Home:

This use may be located in a model home or a portable building within the subdivision.

The Administrator may order the use discontinued, and in no event shall such temporary use continue after subdivision sales are 80-percent complete.

Festivals, Civic Events, Circus, Amusement Rides (Noncity Sponsored):

Civic events and special events may be conducted within an existing use and ancillary to that use provided it meets the following criteria. [Nothing within this section shall regulate or prevent an individual residential property owner from conducting activities normally associated with residential uses, including outdoor parties and gatherings. In addition, such outdoors activities shall be subject to the other regulations and ordinances of the City of Haslet which regulate orderly conduct within the neighborhood and take into consideration the health, safety, and public welfare of the adjacent property owners]:

The event is carried on for a period of time not exceeding seven (7) consecutive days or other time limitation as specified by City Council through the SUP approval;

Retail sales may be conducted with the primary activity including arts, crafts, food, and other items.

Charitable and Nonprofit Organizations may conduct retail sales for fundraising purposes in any zoning district;

Assemblies are carried on out-of-doors, in temporary shelters, or tents;

A permit is obtained in accordance with the provisions provide herein.

Garage Sales or Yard Sales:

No more than 3 garage sales within any one (1) calendar year may occur.

The duration of the sale shall not exceed 72 hours. The next garage sale shall not occur until seven (7) consecutive calendar days have passed.

Temporary Storage Containers (PODs):

Shall meet the standards in Article 3.12 of the City of Haslet Code of Ordinances.

Mobile Vending:

Shall require a Vendors’ Permit per the City of Haslet Code of Ordinances.

Seasonal Sales:

Outdoor seasonal sales are temporary uses which include but are not limited to snow cones, Christmas tree sales, pumpkin sales, plant sales, fresh produce sales and similar uses. Outdoor seasonal sales are not intended to include the sale of manufactured items such as furniture, bedding, automobile parts or household goods. It shall also not include fireworks. The following standards shall apply:

The maximum duration of a single seasonal sales permit is 30 days. Only one sale is permitted per season on any single lot. Such a limitation shall not apply to farmers’ markets and similar uses.

On a developed lot, the maximum area for seasonal sales shall be no greater than 30 percent of any surface parking area. Such a limitation shall not apply to farmers’ markets and similar uses.

Outside display shall not block any sight triangles or fire lanes.

On undeveloped lots, access and parking may be gravel so long as it is maintained in good condition.

Temporary Outside Display and Sales:

The use is not permitted within street frontage building setbacks or any landscape buffer area as required by Article V: Design and Development Standards.

Limited to no more than five percent of building area containing the primary use.

If along the store front, no building entrances shall be blocked and a minimum of 5' clear pedestrian passageway is provided along any public sidewalk or walkway.

If utilizing a surface parking area, it shall only be for temporary display and sales for seasonal items.

If permitted to be displayed for more than fourteen (14) continuous days, then they shall be screened to meet the standards for screening of permanent outside storage areas in Section 4.2.5, Commercial Uses unless an Specific Use Permit is granted for a longer time period.

(Ordinance 030-2017 adopted 11/20/17)