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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 22809-08-2017 ORDINANCE NO. 22809-08-2017 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, BEING ORDINANCE NO. 21563, AS AMENDED, CODIFIED AS APPENDIX "A" OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, BY AMENDING SECTION 4.713, "URBAN RESIDENTIAL "UR" DISTRICT OF ARTICLE 7 "RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS", OF CHAPTER 4, "DISTRICT REGULATIONS" TO REVISE IN THEIR ENTIRETY THE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR THE DISTRICT; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan designates mixed-use growth centers and urban villages to encourage the development of sustainable, compact, pedestrian-scaled, mixed-use neighborhoods and commercial centers; and WHEREAS, in December 2007, the City Council adopted urban village master plans that recommended creating an urban residential zoning district to serve as a transition between mixed- use areas and adjacent single-family neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, the Planning and Development Department formed a Mixed-Use Zoning Advisory Group (MUZAG), consisting of consisting of representatives from pertinent City commissions, development community, neighborhood associations, design professionals, and other interested parties to guide the creation of an urban residential zoning classification; and WHEREAS, on January 26, 2010, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 19013-01- 2010, to add the "Urban Residential" zoning district to address the need for denser residential Sec.4.407 Urban Residential 2017 Ordinance No.22809-08-2017 Pagel of 4 developments to support and complement rail transit and to support commercial uses compatible with central city neighborhoods or urban mixed-use districts; and WHEREAS, the Urban Residential zoning district is a residential-only district with building heights consistent with single-family zoning where an urban form is still desirable; and WHEREAS, City staff convened MUZAG again in 2015 to address issues and topics identified by staff, developers, and neighborhood groups related to the Mixed-Use and Urban Residential zoning districts; and WHEREAS, during 2015 and 2016, MUZAG reviewed and provided recommendations for the Urban Residential District which address development principles and development standards; and WHEREAS, the Zoning Commission, and the Urban Design Commission conducted public hearings on the proposed amendments and recommended approval; and WHEREAS, it is recommended that the City Council adopt an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to revise the Urban Residential district standards; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS SECTION 1. Chapter 4 "District Regulations" of Ordinance No. 21653, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Fort Worth, is hereby amended to revise Article 7, "Residential Districts" to repeal existing language and revise in its entirety Section 4.713 "Urban Residential "UR" District' to provide revised development standards, the text of which shall read as set forth in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and incorporated herein. Sec.4.407 Urban Residential 2017 Ordinance No.22809-08-2017 Page 2 of 4 SECTION 2. This ordinance shall be cumulative of all provisions of ordinances and of the Code of the City of Fort Worth, Texas (2015), as amended, except where the provisions of this ordinance are in direct conflict with the provisions of such ordinances and such Code, in which event conflicting provisions of such ordinances and such Code are hereby repealed. SECTION 3. It is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council that the sections,paragraphs, sentences, clauses and phrases of this ordinance are severable, and, if any phrase, clause, sentence,paragraph or section of this ordinance shall be declared unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs and sections of this ordinance, since the same would have been enacted by the City Council without the incorporation in this ordinance of any such unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section. SECTION 4. Any person,firm, or corporation,who violates,disobeys,omits,neglects or refuses to comply with or who resists the enforcement of any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be fined not more than Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) for each offense. Each day that a violation exists shall constitute a separate offense. SECTION 5. All rights and remedies of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, are expressly saved as to any and all violations of the provisions of Ordinances No. 3011, 13896, 21653 and any other ordinances affecting zoning which have accrued at the time of the effective date of this ordinance, and, as to such accrued violations and all pending litigation,both civil and criminal,whether pending in court or not, under such ordinances, same shall not be affected by this ordinance but may be prosecuted until final disposition by the courts. SECTION 6. The City Secretary of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, is hereby directed to publish the caption, penalty clause and effective date of this ordinance for two (2)days in the official newspaper of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, as authorized by Section 52.013, Texas Local Government Code. SECTION 7. Sec.4.407 Urban Residential 2017 Ordinance No.22809-08-2017 Page 3 of 4 All other provisions of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Fort Worth not herein amended shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 8. This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption and publication as required by law. APPR V D AS TOFSM AND LEGALITY: ' By:\-' AWIL vn�x Melinda Ramos, Sr. Assistant City Attorney Mary J. Ka§y, Cit Sec etary ADOPTED: Augu st stt 01, 2017 EFFECTIVE: fit M/1 Sec.4.407 Urban Residential 2017 Ordinance No.22809-08-2017 Page 4 of 4 EXHIBIT A Urban Residential (UR) District CHAPTER 4.713 DISTRICT REGULATIONS 4.713 Urban Residential (UR) District (a) Purpose and Intent (1) Purpose: It is the purpose of the Urban Residential ("UR") District to provide a residential density transition zone between low density single-family neighborhoods and higher density commercial areas. An additional purpose of the UR Districts is to encourage a range of housing choices within walking distance of rail transit stations and mixed-use urban villages. The goal is to ensure compatibility between one-and-two family districts and more intense mixed-use districts and related uses, UR neighborhoods are characterized by higher density residential structures in a highly walkable urban environment. A mixture of housing types is present to provide architectural diversity, while shallow setbacks frame the pedestrian environment with engaging building fagades, improve visibility and safety of building entrances, and increase neighborhood vitality. (2) Intent Statements a. General Development Principles 1. Promote a pedestrian-oriented urban form. In contrast to conventional zoning standards that place a primary emphasis on the regulation of land uses, mixed-use development standards and guidelines focus on promoting a walkable, urban form of development, consistent with the surrounding areas historic urban development patterns. The focus on form promotes buildings that conform to tested urban design principles. 2. Require excellence in design of the public realm and of buildings that front public spaces. The most successful and memorable urban environments are those in which walking down the street is appealing. Streets, plazas, parks, and other public spaces should be comfortable and inviting, and buildings fronting those spaces should be active and visually interesting at the pedestrian level. 3. Encourage creativity, architectural diversity, and exceptional design. Mixed-use is intended to promote high quality design, and the development review process for mixed-use projects is intended to promote flexibility. Standards, as well as the development review process, are intended to support creativity and exceptional design while discouraging uniformity. 4. Promote sustainable development that minimizes negative impacts on natural resources. Creating walkable, higher density residential districts surrounding mixed- use districts supports sustainable development by providing an alternative to low density development in peripheral areas. In accordance with sustainable development principles, the mixed-use buildings and public spaces should be designed to minimize negative impacts on air and water quality and promote innovation in environmental design. 5. Promote walkability. Walkable communities are desirable places to live, work, and play. Walkable communities give higher priority to pedestrian activity by creating streetscapes that are safe, comfortable, interesting, and that accommodate a wide range of transportation modes and users. To foster walkability, development patterns should promote a mix of land uses and density, have an emphasis on the placement and orientation of buildings, have properly placed parking, place a high value on the design of quality streetscapes, provide access to transit, and provide unimpeded pedestrian connections to multiple destinations and open space. 6. Maximize connectivity and access. In order for people to feel comfortable walking, pedestrian access and connectivity among uses and amenities, including transit facilities, is essential. Connectivity and access can be accomplished by creating smaller blocks or by providing access through blocks via publicly accessible alleys, pathways, paseos, and pedestrian boulevards. Sidewalks should form a continuous network connected by frequent, safe street crossing. 2 JULY 2017 CHAPTER 4.713 DISTRICT REGULATIONS 7. Promote affordable housing and mixed income communities. Design a mix of housing based on geographic growth projections and the needs of current and future residents to accommodate families, single occupants, the elderly and those with disabilities. Access to transportation and services should be a key factor in the future distribution and allocation of affordable housing. (b) Administrative Review Requirements Projects that clearly conform to all UR standards may be approved administratively by the Planning and Development Director or designee. A waiver from the UR requirements and standards may be granted by the Urban Design Commission (UDC) in accordance with the applicable development principles and standards. (1) Conceptual Site Plan: In order to facilitate compliance with the UR development standards, developers shall submit a conceptual site plan to the Planning and Development Department for administrative review prior to submittal of permit applications for new construction projects. The site plan shall show the anticipated location of proposed streets, sidewalks and walkways, building footprints, parking areas, landscaped areas and features, and open space. The conceptual site plan must be approved before a building permit application is accepted by the Planning and Development Department. A 5 percent (%) change in land uses to an approved site plan will require a new project review and approval prior to permitting. Conceptual Site Plan Example 7 -'Nw 7 , 1 I � � i (I it I n• - �' f, t ( , all JULY 2017 3 CHAPTER 4.713 DISTRICT REGULATIONS (c) Uses In the UR District, no building or land use shall be used and no building shall be hereafter erected, reconstructed, altered or enlarged, nor shall a certificate of occupancy be issued, except in accordance with the use table in Chapter 4, Article 6, and the supplemental standards of Chapter 5. The following building types will be found in neighborhoods with Urban Residential zoning: Single family house, townhouse, duplex, manor house, garden apartment, cottage court, and apartment/condominium. (1) Building Types Permitted: The following intent statements and illustrations have been provided to demonstrate the recommended building forms in the UR District. The building types shown are not an exhaustive list. Additional building types and configurations that fit within the regulations of the UR district are encouraged. All intent statements are addressed through development standards set out in Section 4.713 (d) through (h). -lVw Not�W'0 rib I Vi a. Single Family House b. Single Family Attached (Townhouse) A single, detached residential dwelling. The front A two or three story building with three or more of the building is placed on, or very close to, attached dwelling units consolidated into a single the front property line. An elevated ground floor structure. An elevated ground floor for residential for residential uses is recommended to ensure uses is recommended to ensure privacy. privacy. Parking for a single family home is allowed on the side or rear of the building, but the preferred method is through traditional forms with detached garages at the rear when possible. c. Two-Family attached (Duplex): Side by Side d. Two-Family attached (Duplex): Front to Back A building that has the appearance of a A building that has the appearance of a conventional single-family house with two conventional single-family house with two dwelling units side by side on an individual lot dwelling units on an individual lot with one unit separated vertically by a shared common wall. located directly behind the other unit. 4 JULY 2017 CHAPTER 4.713 DISTRICT REGULATIONS ` ` . l e. Manor House f. Garden Apartment A building that has the appearance of a A building that has the appearance of a conventional single-family house with three to five conventional single-family house with three to attached dwelling units consolidated in a single eight dwelling units vertically and horizontally structure. Dwelling units within a building may be integrated. situated either wholly or partially over or under other dwelling units. g. Cottage Court h. Apartment/Condo A building type that accommodates five to nine Multi-family residential development type that detached dwelling units organized around an often shares a common entrance. Primary internal shared courtyard. entrances are prominent and street-facing. An elevated ground floor for residential uses is recommended to ensure privacy. Parking for an apartment/condominium building is allowed on the side or rear of the building, but the preferred method is at the rear of the building or within a parking structure. JULY 2017 5 CHAPTER 4.713 DISTRICT REGULATIONS (d) Property Development Standards (3) Minimum Height: Two (2) stories at a minimum 18 feet of occupiable space as In the Urban Residential (UR) District, the measured from the top of the finished slab at dimensions of yards, the placement of the grade level to the top of the highest wall top building, the minimum and maximum height of plate. buildings, the maximum residential density and Note: Development in the UR District is the required enhanced landscaping shall be as exempt from Section 6.100. An unroofed and follows: unenclosed roof top terrace, and the enclosed (1) General yard development standards: stairwell or elevator that strictly provides Development shall be exempt from Chapter 6, access to the terrace, shall not be included in Article 1, Section 6.101(b), 6.101(c), 6.101(d), the measurement of the total building height. and 6.101(f). (2) Setbacks: All setbacks shall meet the following requirements and are subject to the following provisions. wall Top Plate REQUIREMENTr 2 story 0 Front Yard (min/max) 0720' 18' Rear Yard 1 story ' 0 Primary Structure (min.) 20' Slab at Grade 0 Accessory Structure (min.) 5' If alley provided then 01 a. For sloped sites, average grade is determined by calculating the average 0 Side Yard (min/max) 0720' of the highest and lowest elevation along natural or the improved grade (whichever ©"Side:Common Lot Line is more restrictive) along the front of the (min/max) 075' building parallel to the primary street setback line. 'Subject to building code spacing requirements 0ro-r 0 Building Height Highest Average _ •,� '+ Elevation of Highest and k Elevations ons t Front of Building - VG �slre�f �.�•�•�' S`d0 6 JULY 2017 CHAPTER 4.713 DISTRICT REGULATIONS b. Where a lot slopes downward from the height bonuses must adhere to the transitional front property line, one story that is height plane requirements, see Section (f)(1)c. additional to the specified maximum a. Structured Parking: One (1) additional number of stories may be built on the lower rear portion of the lot. story of height shall be permitted if providing structured parking for the project. Structured parking is intended to provide 100 percent (%) of all off-street parking in order to fulfill the structured parking requirement. m Primary = Note: One-and-two family residential garages Street shall not count toward the structured parking height bonus. Ground Floor w g C/) Elevation --------------- 0 b. Open Space: One (1) additional story of height shall be permitted if providing a publicly accessible urban pocket park that (4) Single Family Lot Size: 5,000 sf. maximum adheres to the outline standards. (5) Maximum Height: 3 stories or 38 feet, 1. Use Criteria whichever is less as measured from the top (i) Pocket parks shall provide a of the finished slab at grade level to the top of community benefit such as: play the highest wall top plate. activity for children, relaxing Top of Facade-7 spaces to enjoy lunch or meet friends, interactive artwork, pet- Wall Top Plate—� friendly areas, or small event and 3 story garden space. 2. Location 3 stories 2 story (i) Pocket parks shall front public or 38 feet, whichever is less streets and be publicly accessible. Note: Refer to Section (h)(4), L:ry iLDevelopment Standards Slab at Grade­>111111111111111irApplicable to Privately Owned Streets and Drives with Public Access (6) Maximum Residential Units Per Acre: Easements. L__ _ lo" a. 3 stories, single use = 40 units/acre Public street b. 4 stories, single use with height bonus (structured parking or open space) = 60 units/acre (7) Height Bonus Options: 20000j Note: Only for multifamily buildings with 8 Q. 0 O units or more. Only one height bonus can be utilized in the UR District and shall not allow Public street for heights beyond a 4 story maximum. When — r— adjac ent to a one-or-two family district, all Pocket Park Fronting Public Streets JULY 2017 7 CHAPTER 4.713 DISTRICT REGULATIONS (ii) Sizee,., 2,500 sq ft. minimum, 1 acre maximum. (iii) Green Space • Pocket parks shall provide a minimum of 20 percent (%) j ground level green space. ` Additional ground area may k be impervious provided the space is structured for active recreation. • All pocket parks require tree planting. Tree planting !. requirement may be waived for areas that are designed for structured active recreation, such as basketball or tennis courts. ."i (iv) Seating • A minimum of one linear foot of seating shall be required for Pocket Park Precedent Image:CommunityGarden Space every 300 square feet of gross open space. (v) Fencing • Pocket parks may be fenced but shall conform to Section (h)(2) and shall remain open to the public during daylight hours. (vi) Maintenance • Pocket parks that are privately owned and maintained shall be publicly accessible or; ;; + �. ,• • Shall be dedicated in perpetuity as public open , space via a public use easement and have an established long term maintenance agreement with the Parks and Community Services Department. Note: Utilizing the open space , height bonus does { - not exempt a development from applicable park dedication fees. Pocket Park Precedent Images:Recreation/Play Space 8 JULY 2017 CHAPTER 4.713 DISTRICT REGULATIONS (e) Off-Street Parking and Loading (1) Off-street parking and loading: The following table establishes the required parking for the allowed building types in the UR District. All applicable requirements and applicable nonresidential use requirements included in Chapter 6, Article 2 apply. a. Paring Table BUILDING TYPEWSE REQUIREMENT EL. 00hL - Single Family Detached 2 parking spaces per dwelling unit.See Section (e)(3)for location requirements. Townhouse 2 parking spaces per dwelling unit.See Section (e)(4)for location requirements. 2 spaces per dwelling unit; Duplex and Manor House(2+units) Plus, 1 space per bedroom over three(3) bedrooms per dwelling unit.See Section (e)(3)for location requirements. *.75 to 1 off-street required per bedroom located behind the front building line; Pius, 1 space per 250 square feet of common areas, offices, and recreation (less hallways, laundry rooms, and storage). Apartment/Condominium Proximity to Rail Station * If the development is within 1,320 feet of a rail transit station then .5 to 1 off-street spaces required per bedroom, located behind the front building line; Plus, 1 space per 250 square feet of common areas,offices, and recreation (less hallways, laundry rooms, and storage). *All partial spaces are rounded up (2) Other Off-street Parking and Loading Standards: a. Surface parking shall not be permitted between a building front and the street, except angled, perpendicular, or parallel parking that is designed to function as on-street parking shall be permitted if meets the following three conditions: 1. The City's Traffic Engineer determines that the parking does not adversely affect public safety or circulation and satisfies the conditions described in Section 22-175d of the City Code, 2. Each parking space is located adjacent to and is directly accessible from a public street or publicly accessible private street, and 3. Surface parking permitted between a building front and the street (on-street parking) and the required pedestrian walkway shall be either dedicated as public right-of-way or be included JULY 2017 9 CHAPTER 4.713 DISTRICT REGULATIONS in a public access easement recorded (3) Parking Location for One-Family in the real property records of the Detached and Two-Family Dwellings: county. In these situations, the front a. All parking shall be located behind the yard setback shall be measured from front building line. the curb instead of the property line, and the setback shall be no greater b. Garage doors that face the street must than 20 feet. be located a minimum of 20 feet behind b. The required off-street parking for any use any front wall plane of a structure facing a may be located off-site, on property within publicly accessible ROW. 500 feet of the subject site. c. On-street parking along the lot frontage may be applied toward the minimum parking requirements, but shall not reduce Q the pertinent maximum parking limitations. d. Uses located in historically significant Q O buildings shall be exempt from off-street Q parking requirements. For the purpose of this exemption, historically significant ••..20'Mln buildings shall include those determined by the Historic Preservation Officer to be eligible, based on the applicable criteria, (4) Parking Location for One-Family Attached for: (Townhouse, Rowhouse): 1. Listing in the National Register of a. Garages must be placed entirely to Historic Places; or the rear of the primary structure and 2. Local designation as either Historic accessed via a rear driveway or alley. and Cultural Landmark ("HC") or b. Garage doors must face the rear driveway Highly Significant Endangered ("HSE"). or alley. t Q Q�p Q QQgQ � D OQQO � 1­0 10 JULY 2017 CHAPTER 4.713 DISTRICT REGULATIONS (f) Buffers and Landscaping (1) Bufferyard and Supplemental Building Setback a. A bufferyard is not required between the boundary of a one-or-two family development within the UR District and an adjacent one-or-two family district. No supplemental setback or bufferyard required III oil ....... OL- -------------- UR Single Family Detached One-or-Two Family District UR Two-Unit Attached(Duplex) b. Multi-family development within the UR District shall have a five (5) foot bufferyard. See Section 6.300 (d) through (i) for bufferyard requirements. c. In addition to item b, a transitional height plane of 45 degrees shall apply to portions of a building above 3 stories or 38 feet, whichever is less starting from the property line of the one-or- two-family district. Transitional height plane 45o/ i 4 stories max. with height bonus 3 stories maximum or 38 feet, whichever is less FIr Property Line — — ,-fill" � 5'Bufferyard �1 ■ S' I `1 I One-or-Two Family UR Multi-family Development District f JULY 2017 11 CHAPTER 4.713 DISTRICT REGULATIONS 1. Any portion of a building above 3 stories shall be set back so that the building does not encroach the transitional height plane. (2) Enhanced Landscaping Point System Requirements: Enhanced landscaping is required along all public right-of-ways, see Section (h)(4), and shall earn a minimum set of points that are awarded for providing and maintaining specific landscaping and design features. The points are accumulated as follows: ENHANCED LANDSCAPING t points • T@quired for single family and duplex 10 of the required points shall come from the installation of street trees as described below: Trees shall be planted within a planting strip or flush with the sidewalk surface using tree grates or suspended paver grates. Tree grates shall be adjustable and shall be securely attached. Tree grate openings shall not exceed 3/8 inch. Street Trees Required Spacing: 10 • Small/Medium Canopy=25-30 ft.on center • Large Canopy=35-40 ft.on center 'Where necessary,spacing exceptions may be made to accommodate mature trees,curb cuts,fire hydrants and other infrastructure elements. Points Public Feature Requirement Awarded 5 percent(%) of net land area. Plaza shall be continuous with Plaza min.area not less than 1,000 sf. 15 If 5%of net land area is greater than 2,000 sf.,multiple plazas are permitted. Arcade, Structural Awning, 4 ft.min.depth for 50 percent(%)of the facade facing a primary Galleries, Balconies or other facade or 25 linear ft., whichever is greater. 10 approved pedestrian shelter Playground 5 percent(%)of net land area with min.area not less than 1,000 15 Y9 sf. Community Garden 1 pt.for every 250 sf.with minimum area not less than 1,250 sf. 5-15 Each 50 ft.segment of street frontage is required to have 2 streetscaping items. Items include, but are not limited to: • Benches Enhanced Streetscaping Trash Receptacles 10 • Bike Racks • Planters Materials used shall be appropriate for the adjacent street and approved by the Transportation and Public Works Department(TPW). 12 JULY 2017 CHAPTER 4.713 DISTRICT REGULATIONS '1 light post for every 60-70 ft.(based on size of street tree)of street frontage. Pedestrian-Scaled Lighting Style to be approved by the Transportation and Public Works 10 Department(TPW)and consistent with other pedestrian lights on the same block. 3 percent(%)of net land area.Uses include, but are not limited Programmed Recreation to: Area Chess parks 10 • Bocce ball courts • Exercise/yoga facilities Public art instillations include but are not limited to sculpture, murals, and water features planned and executed with the specific Public Art Instillation intention of being sited or staged in the physical public domain, 10 outside and accessible to all.Materials used shall be durable and resistant to graffiti and weather. As approved by the Planning and Development Director or designee. Programmed Sitting Area/ Minimum 15 seats 5 Public Outdoor Dining Area Proximity to Public Park Within 500 ft.as measured from property line to property line. 5 Xeriscaping,on-site stormwater management, rain gardens, bio- Sustainable Landscaping swales, etc. 5 See Chapter 6,Table A for a recommended list of native plants for landscape use in North Central Texas Paved Walkway 1 pt.for every additional foot of sidewalk width over the City 1-11 Enhancement standard(up to 15 ft.wide total). Private Feature Requirement PointsAwarded Single Family Front Porch 50 percent(%)of the facade facing a primary street. 10 Window awnings, shallow door canopies, or other 25 percent(%) of the facade facing a primary street or 15 linear facade features that are ft.,whichever is greater.Multiple features(ie:awnings) may add 5 not intended to provide pedestrian shelter(less than up to the required amount. 4 ft.in depth) Rooftop Terrace Minimum 200 sf. 5 If no pedestrian lights or street trees exist on the project's block face,measure from the end of the block to determine spacing.For trees,begin 40 feet from the curb intersection to accommodate public open space easement requirement.If trees or lights exist,measure from existing trees or lights. JULY 2017 13 CHAPTER 4.713 DISTRICT REGULATIONS a. Points shall be awarded only one for Parking lot screening:Perspective each feature category, per project. Items utilized for enhanced landscaping shall f> not double count toward the open space height bonus, see Section (d)(7). 44� h b. Submittal of Landscape Plan: The location 4J,•. and description of decorative paving, sidewalk furniture or other decorative 'jl i elements, if any, shall be indicated on the k. landscape plan. c. Section 6.3O1(h) "Landscape Area 116 Required'UR District of apply to developments X in t 1. Section 6.301.H.1.b 2. Section 6.3O1.H.1.d and ..;_ 3. When there is a front yard setback of at least five (5) feet, front yard Required Spacing for Parking Lot Tree Planting landscaping is required for areas � r outside the ground level patios, - --.._ LaStrindscaping parkways, and pedestrian walkways. Front yard landscaping must adhere - to the shrub and native plans as listed in Table A of Section 6.3O1(h), as f well as other applicable regulations _ described or referenced within the UR regulations. s'min $' d. Irrigation: An irrigation system shall be installed to provide total water coverage to all plant materials installed pursuant to - Section 6.301(1) Irrigation. required in parking lots with 12 or more e. In addition to required trees and shrubs, spaces. All landscape islands and strips all of the required landscape area must shall have at least one tree. be covered with grass, organic mulch, live c. Every parking space is required to be not groundcover, decorative paving, sidewalk furniture or other decorative elements. more than 60 feet from a large canopy tree, planted within a median, strip (3) Landscaping in Parking and Driveway or island, measured from the trunk at Areas planting. a. Parking lots and driveways that are d. Required size of landscape islands and located adjacent and parallel to a public linear landscaping strips containing trees: street shall be screened from the public right-of-way with landscaping, berms, 1. Within parking lots with non-porous fences, or walls up to 3 feet in height. surfaces: 130 square feet; 8 feet minimum width. b. Landscape islands, linear landing strips, 2. Planted in Structural Soil: 64 square bio-swales, or rain gardens shall be feet; 8 feet minimum width. The use of approved structural soil shall be 14 JULY 2017 CHAPTER 4.713 DISTRICT REGULATIONS limited to landscape islands and (2) Parking Structure Facade Standards adjacent walkways and parking area a. All pedestrian level parking structure necessary for proper tree growth. facades that face a public space shall Structural soils shall not be used for be designed to incorporate architectural fire lanes in parking lots. elements and materials that complement 3. Within parking lots with approved the adjacent building or buildings in the porous surfaces for parking areas area. excluding fire lanes: 16 square feet. Tree trunks should be protected by b. Landscaping (trees and shrubs) may be wheel stops or other physical barriers utilized for screening purposes but must excluding curbs. screen all pedestrian level parking garage facades immediately upon installation. See 4. Linear landscaping strips are Chapter 6, Table A for a recommended list encouraged in lieu of landscaping of native plants for landscape use in North islands where possible. Central Texas. (4) Urban Forestry a. Through either preservation or planting, provide 5 percent (%) site canopy coverage. b. Submission of applicable urban forestry plans for review shall follow Section 6.302 (g), Urban Forestry Plan/Permits. F �4' o- (g) Facade Design Standards ) ' (1) Required Drawings; To illustrate compliance with the following standards, elevation ` I drawings shall be submitted to the Planning and Development Department for thoseJ41. I .• ,. ti building facades that are oriented to: Precedent!mages:Parking garage with architectural screening a. Public Streets elements and complimentary building materials b. Private Streets and walkways that are publicly accessible through a public use easement, or c. Publicly accessible open space .r� ew 10 ,I i _ wY Precedent!mage:UR Development Elevation Drawing Precedent!mages:Landscaping as parking garage screening JULY 2017 15 CHAPTER 4.713 DISTRICT REGULATIONS c. Parking structure openings shall not exceed 50 percent (%) of the total ground floor facade. [ EVERGREEN 6 Scientific Name Common Name Bignonia capreolata Cross Vine I I Lonicera sempervirens Coral Honeysuckle q, Parthenocissus Hacienda Creeper 'Hacienda Creeper' Ficus pumila Fig Vine Gelsemium sempervirens Carolina Jessamine 50%ori Hedera helix English Ivy la— Less DECIDUOUS Building Facade(100%) d. Green screens or living wall systems may scientific Name Common Name be utilized for screening purposes but Wisteria frutescent Texas Wisteria must utilize an approved plant material from the provided vine species list. Campsis radicans Trumpet Vine e. The property owner is responsible for Parthenocissus Boston Ivy maintaining all required landscaping triuspidata in good health and condition and PERENNIAL/LOW GROWING the removal of any litter that has accumulated in landscaped areas. Any Scientific Name Common Name dead, unhealthy, damaged or missing landscaping and screening must be Clematis pitcheri Purple Clematis replaced with landscaping and screening that conforms to the UR ordinance within Clematis texensis Scarlet Clematis 90 days (or withtin 180 days where weather concerns would jeopardize the Passifloraceae incarnate Passion Vine health of plant materials). -- — (3) Facade Variation a. Each new building facade that is greater than 50 feet in width and is oriented to a publicly accessible street or open space - - shall incorporate each of the following scaling elements. For building facades less than 50 feet in width, a minimum of two elements are required. 1. Expression of building structural elements such as: (i) Floors (banding, belt courses, etc. Precedent Image:Parking garage screening with green screens not less than one Inch deep and four inches wide) 16 JULY 2017 CHAPTER 4.713 DISTRICT REGULATIONS (ii) Columns (pilasters, piers, quoins, Mullion etc. not less than one inch deepand six inches wide) Cornice -- - - (iii) Foundation (water tables, Banding - rustication) Fenestration Wall Plane 2. At least two variation in wall plane not Variation less than 3 feet in depth or projection Belt Course r`~` and not less than two stories in height for multi-story buildings. Such Awning/canopy 9 Y 9 as distinction elements could include patterns between first and of door and window openings by second level. utilizing sills, mullions, and other scale providing window elements, and/ Banding -� or more pronounced architectural Pattern of features such as porches, alcoves, recessed and r and roof dormers; balconies and wall/window tLl ti projecons `H+ "--moi W Material change f 2 P d sG ction between first and ' second level. t o Distinction between ' balconies and upper lith change in material 1 and color - - -_ - - # 3. Changes in material, material pattern, or noticeable change in color or Distinction between shade. Each change of material shall the first a second involve a minimum one inch variation level with windows in wall plane or noticeable change in color. b. New building facades oriented to a publicly accessible street or open space shall include differentiation between the first and second level and the upper levels Distinction between Ad with a cornice, canopy, balcony, arcade, the first asecondlevel and upper or other architectural features. levels with balconies ? and material change _ •. +! g c. If a project consists of more than one block face, each sequential block of new construction shall contain a different building facade to encourage architectural variety within large projects, using the required architectural elements listed in nd/or other architectural features. JiF-Y 2017 17 CHAPTER 4.713 DISTRICT REGULATIONS (4) Building Materials: Not less than 70 (5) Building Entries percent (%) of all new building facades (not a. In order to create a pedestrian-oriented including door and window areas) facing environment in which buildings are publicly accessible streets or open space oriented toward publicly accessible shall be constructed of the following masonry streets and sidewalks, a principle materials: building must have its main entrance • Stone from a public sidewalk or plaza, or • Brick from a private sidewalk or plaza that is • Terra cotta publicly accessible through a public use easement. • Patterned pre-cast concrete Cement plaster stucco b. Primary entrances shall not be from a • parking lot. Secondary entrances from • Cement board siding parking lots are permitted. • Cast stone or prefabricated c. Building entrances shall incorporate brick panels arcades, roofs, porches, alcoves, or awnings that protect pedestrians from the sun and rain. d. Residential Entries 0 0 0 1. Apartments, condominiums, and manor houses with street level units abutting a one-or-two-family district, or along a frontage with an established loll residential character, shall provide individual street oriented entries for each unit along the primary street Facade width frontage. Example: `" �, •.:�j��{� � r � ^ Q Facade Total: 200 x 20 = 4,000 sf. , Door and Window Area: 500 sf. Required Masonry: 4,000 - 500 x .70= 2,450 sf. _ Q Approved Masonry Material: 2,450 sf. 1 f I 1 Non-approved Masonry Material: 1,550 sf. Precedent Images:Individual street level residential entry/stoops Individual street oriented entries 1 1 1 PINE MEN 1 1 1 ■i■ IN 1 1 1 BAN w■■ 1 1 1 One-or-Two family district with an established UR development street level units with residential street character individual street oriented entries 18 JULY 2017 CHAPTER 4.713 DISTRICT REGULATIONS �� RJR in 1. Attached signs shall be permitted to identify the name of the property upon 11 M which displayed.XI Fr.J5 14 125' i 2. A sign or combination of signs shall have a maximum allowable area of 2. Apartments and condominiums shall exposure on each dedicated street provide primary entrances at intervals frontage of not more than one square not to exceed 125 linear feet of street- foot of sign area for each ten linear oriented building frontage. Entrance feet of frontage along said street; spacing is measured from the edge of provided, however, at least one sign door to the edge of the next door. shall be allowed having an area of 12 3. Townhouses shall have individual square feet. street-oriented entries for each unit. 3. Signs may be illuminated, but the 4. Manor houses shall have a single source of light shall not be visible. primary entrance provided however, c. An illuminated sign for those uses that a Manor House with two units permitted that are not residential is (duplex) may have one primary allowed. The sign shall not exceed 30 entrance for each unit. Each primary square feet in area, shall be no higher entrance must be provided under a than six feet above grade, and shall be shared porch or one of the entrances placed a minimum of ten feet behind must be accessed from a side facade the property line. Such sign shall not be of the structure. placed within 20 feet of drives providing (h) Other Development Standards ingress and egress to the property. Development in the UR District shall be subject to (2) Fences and Gates: the pertinent development standards in Chapter a. Conventional gated complexes with 6, and the following provisions: perimeter security fencing along public streets are prohibited. Fences shall not (1) Signs: be located in the area between building a. On premise signs on single family facades and the property line. houses, manor houses with two dwelling _ units and townhouses are limited to one unilluminated nameplate per unit bearing the family name of the occupants residing in the residence not to exceed one square foot in area. b. For apartments, condominiums and manor houses containing more than two dwelling units, attached identification signs shall be permitted, subject to the following provisions: JULY 2017 19 CHAPTER 4.713 DISTRICT REGULATIONS b. Exterior security fences and gates that are located along public streets, along ;- private streets or walkways that are publicly accessible through a public use easement, or along publicly accessible open space shall not extend beyond building facades. .rA Building Facade Line c. All fences and walls taller than 4 feet must be open style. d. All fences and railings shall be architecturally compatible with the character of the building and be Precedent Images:Fenced residential patio/stoop constructed of high quality materials including: wrought iron, composite (3) Screening: fencing, treated wood, aluminum, or metal. Chain link, barbed wire, and concertina a. Service Areas wire material is prohibited. 1. Trash and recycling collection, and e. All walls shall be architecturally compatible other similar service areas, must be with the character of the building and located to the side or rear of buildings constructed of high quality materials and behind the primary structures on including stone, decorative blocks, brick, street frontages. cast stone, or stucco over standard 2. All refuse and recycling collection concrete masonry blocks. containers shall be located on a f. For private residential patios and yards, concrete pad and shall be screened a front yard fence, railing, or low wall may on 3 sides by a fence or wall. extend beyond the building facade if the following requirements are met: 1. Fences, railings, and walls shall not exceed 3 feet (36") in total height as measured from the ground to the top of the fence, railing and/or the wall however; 2. For elevated residential stoops the total fence, railing and/or wall height shall not exceed 5 feet (60") total. 20 JULY 2017 CHAPTER 4.713 DISTRICT REGULATIONS 3. The design, colors, and materials d. Ground-Mounted Equipment of screening elements shall be architecturally compatible with the 1. Ground mounted mechanical character of the building. equipment that is visible from a public street (not including an alley) must b. Wall-Mounted Equipment be fully screened by landscaping 1. Wall-mounted equipment located or an opaque wall or fence that is on any surface that is visible from a compatible with the principle building public street (not including an alley) in terms of texture, quality, material must be fully screened by landscaping and color. or an opaque wall or fence that is compatible with the principle building in terms of texture, quality, material and color. Required Screening A Required Screening Public Right-of-Way (4) Privately Owned Streets and Drives with Public Access Easements: Private Streets Public Right-of-Way and drives with public access easements shall be considered public streets or right-of- c. Roof-Mounted Equipment way for the purpose of review for compliance with setbacks, parking, screening, enhanced 1. Architectural screening elements of landscaping, facade variations, fenestration, sufficient height shall conceal roof top and other UR design requirements normally mechanical equipment from ground based on streets. level view from abutting property or (5) Residential Design Standards: Multi- abutting public street (not including an family developments are exempt from the alley). requirements of Section 6.506 "Unified Residential Development". JLJ`.Required Sc..,.,,.,ng Public Right-of-Way JULY 2017 21