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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 21672-03-2015 i i ORDINANCE NO. 21672-03-2015 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, BEING ORDINANCE NO. 13896, AS AMENDED, CODIFIED AS APPENDIX "A" OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 4 "DISTRICT REGULATIONS" TO AMEND ARTICLE 7 "RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS" TO AMEND SECTION 4.708. "ZERO LOT LINE/CLUSTER ("RI") DISTRICT AND SECTION 4.709. "TOWNHOUSE/CLUSTER ("R2") TO REVISE DEVELOPMENT { STANDARDS FOR "RI" DISTRICT, TO INCREASE MAXIMUM DENSITY AND SIZE OF BUILDING ROW FOR "R2" DISTRICT AND TO MOVE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR BOTH THE "RI" AND "R2" DISTRICTS FROM CHAPTER 6, "DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS" INTO THEIR RESPECTIVE SUBSECTIONS IN CHAPTER 4; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE i i WHEREAS, residential developers have requested that the City's residential zoning classifications be modified to allow narrower single-family lots with smaller side yard setbacks for detached single-family homes; and ` WHEREAS, the type of housing product desired by residential developers is first i allowed in the Zero Lot Line/Cluster("Rl") district; and WHEREAS, staff proposes to reduce the minimum lot area, lot width, and side yard requirements in the Zero Lot Line/Cluster("Rl") district to address market demand; and WHEREAS, in the Townhouse/Cluster ("R2") district, staff proposes to increase the maximum density from 12 to 24 units per acre and to change the size of a building row to a maximum face length of 250 feet; and i WHEREAS, staff also recommends, in both the Rl and R2 districts, existing supplemental development standards be moved from Section 6.503 into the individual Rl and R2 sections to provide for greater clarity when administering the districts; and I I WHEREAS, the Zoning Commission recommends amending the "Rl and R2 Districts as proposed by staff and amending Chapter 6. Development Standards, Article 5. Residential I Design Standards to move the language in sections 6.503 through 6.505 to their respective i sections in the Rl and R2 districts; I NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS AS FOLLOWS: R1 and R2 Districts 2015 amendment Ordinance No.21672-03-2015 I Page 1 of 13 i I SECTION 1. , Chapter 4, "District Regulations", Article 7, "Residential Districts," Section 4.708. "Zero Lot Line Cluster" of Ordinance No. 13896, the Zoning Ordinance, Appendix A of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Fort Worth, hereby amends section 4.708 to read as follows: j 4.708 Zero Lot Line/Cluster ("R1") District A. Purpose and Intent It is the purpose of the Zero Lot Line/Cluster ("R1") District to provide a specific zone for the development of one-family and two-family dwelling units where such dwelling units are developed on smaller lot areas and zero yards, including such uses accessory thereto. It is also for the purpose of providing for the development of one-family homes on unique patterned lots clustered around a common access road or cul-de-sac. I i B. Uses In the Zero Lot Line/Cluster ("Rl") District, no building or land shall be used and no building shall be hereafter erected, reconstructed, altered or enlarged, nor shall a 1 Certificate of Occupancy be issued, except in accordance with the use tables in Chapter 4, I Articles 6 and 8 and the supplemental use standards of Chapter 5. The following housing types shall be permitted: 1. Detached zero lot line units; 2. Attached zero lot line units; and ; 3. Cluster housing units. C. Property Development Standards i The minimum dimension of lots and yards and the height of buildings in the Zero Lot Line/Cluster ("R1") District shall be as shown in the tables on the following pages. See subsection D.5. below. D. Other Development Standards Development in the Zero Lot Line/Cluster ("Rl") District may be subject to a variety of P general development standards in Chapter 6, and the following provisions. 1. Signs. On-premises signs subject to the following: An unilluminated nameplate bearing the family name of the occupants residing in the residence not to exceed one square foot in area. An unilluminated sign for those uses permitted that are not residential. The sign shall not exceed 30 square feet in area, shall be no higher than six feet above grade, and shall be placed a minimum of ten feet behind the property line. Such sign shall not be placed within 20 feet of drives providing ingress and egress to the property. 2. Parking. Two spaces per dwelling unit, located behind the front building line, except for limited local streets, where four spaces shall be required, located I behind the front building line (see Section 403.D of the subdivision regulations). For nonresidential uses, see 6 `Development Standards', Article 2. R1 and R2 Districts 2015 amendment Ordinance No.21672-03-2015 Page 2 of 13 I I I I i r I 3. Landscaping and Buffers. Nonresidential uses may require landscaping or j buffers. See Chapter 6, Article 3. 4. Access through Residential Districts. See `6.500 Access Through Residential Districts'. (A driveway or walk on private property in a one- or two-family district shall not provide access for uses in the "CR" District through the "K" District.) 5. Residential Design Standards. A site plan for residential development is required. A. Zero Lot Line Dwellings i. Platting Required. All blocks using the zero yard concept shall be platted or replatted to provide a zero-foot setback and a ten-foot access easement per lot. ii. Pattern of Yards. The first dwelling unit co on a lot within a block shall set the zero lot line pattern of yards for the remaining lots within the I block. i iii. Corner Lot Setback. Depending on the zero lot line pattern, the last corner lot may have a setback adjacent to the street a ten-foot setback on the interior side to maintain the pattern. B. Cluster Housing in the "Rl" District i. General. Under this provision, clustering of residential units may be f permitted where such units cluster around a common access road or feed from a loop or cul-de-sac and provided that such development shall conform to the following regulations regarding buildings and structures. I ii. Plat Required. Such properties shall be platted showing the following, if applicable: j A. Public streets. B. Private streets and private access. C. Private open space and open space easements. D. Utility easements. E. Public parks. F. Pedestrian walkways and bicycle trails. i G. Lot, block and addition name. H. The building setback lines for each lot. Setback lines may be shown on each lot, described in margin comments or described by common detail. In the alternative, the setback lines may be described in a development plan submitted pursuant to paragraph vi. below. iii. Open Space. A. The open space, exclusive of paved areas, parking spaces and patios, must be not less than 15 percent of the total lot area. B. Provisions, such as a homeowner's association, shall be instituted to provide maintenance for all common open space. iv. One Building per Lot. No more than one residential building may be located on any lot. i R1 and R2 Districts 2015 amendment Ordinance No.21672-03-2015 Page 3 of 13 i I I i V. Building Separation. A ten-foot setback shall be required between all buildings. vi. Development Plan. A. Unless setbacks are shown or described on the plat, a development plan must be submitted showing the proposed setbacks on each lot. ' B. Adjustments in the development plan that change the setbacks from one lot to another will not be accepted without a written release from all property owners involved in the adjustment. When amendments are accepted, the original development plan must be withdrawn in its entirety. C. A development plan shall be reviewed as a site plan under the requirements of Section 6.506, unified residential development. 6. Reconstruction of Nonconforming Accessory Buildings. A nonconforming accessory building that is damaged by fire, the elements, or other cause beyond the control of the owner may be repaired or reconstructed in the same rear and side yard setbacks provided the construction is limited to the identical footprint (replacement of the foundation is allowed); the building is the same design, height and roof p itch (use of different material is allowed) and the owner or an agent obtains a building permit to repair the structure within six months after the damage date. The owner shall have the burden of proof to establish the damage Y date. 7. Garage/Carport. No more than one garage and one carport or porte cochere shall be allowed per residential unit on a single residential lot, unless the additional garages or porte cocheres are an integral part of the main residential structure with the same roofline and driveway as the residential structure. i "RV District, One-Family Detached Units of Area 3, 0300 square feet minimum per unit 1 Lot Width 30-3 feet minimum at building line ront Yard* 0-5 feet minimum Side Yard* 3-feet minimum; fire and building codes apply ear Yard 15 feet minimum Oei 35 feet maximum(See `6.100 Height') j Notes: o front yard entry driveway or parking i * See ( '6101 Yards'D)for front yard setback requirements. h ** May be subject to projected front yard(Section 6101F) COMMENTARY: Carports/porte cocheres —allowed in side, rear and front yard in certain circumstances. (See `5.301 Accessory Buildings on Residential Lots' D and `6.101 Yards' A). Fences -2 feet high in public open space easement, 8 feet high behind front yard, (See `5.305 R1 and R2 Districts 2015 amendment Ordinance No.21672-03-2015 Page 4 of 13 i i i i i i Fences' for fence requirements for fences allowed for residential dwellings). Facade—Materials and appearance under Section 6.507 N mmp,..e Lot 1 i ~Lot 2 iOwIT +s dpi:is 4onammen��6I B,lm Sq.F� EE mv..e w o-m.m r•, pinYnum: E 1 �LalAm i 33 � SNNNUmhml f �NIMZ �d ^/L-� he�a�E IN�9�Nr u.ia.r.,....maair+al •n u. — _• a..wram.ma. Picture 4.21 . I "RV District, Detached Zero Lot Line Units i �Lot Area 12,500 square feet minimum per unit Lot Width 125 feet minimum at building line Units per Acre Maximum number of 13 units per acre on average, unless located in a "C" or"D"District where authorized density shall apply. rout Yard* 0 feet minimum, garage set back 18 feet if required parking is in front and ear Yard 15 feet minimum Side Yard* One side 10 feet minimum,the other parallel side 0 feet (Section 6.5 03), Interior lot 10 feet minimum adjacent to side street, interior lot line subject to j Corner lot** Section 6.503 i Height 13 5 feet maximum(see Section 6.100) j otes: * See s( '6101 Yards'D)for front yard setback requirements. 1 ** May be subject to projected front yard(Section 6101F) I I COMMENTARY: I Carports/porte cocheres—allowed in side, rear and front yard in certain circumstances. (See `5.301 Accessory Buildings on Residential Lots' D and `6.101 Yards' A). Fences -2 feet high in public open space easement, 8 feet high behind front yard, (See `5.305 Fences' for fence requirements for fences allowed for residential dwellings). I I i i I R1 and R2 Districts 2015 amendment Ordinance No.21672-03-2015 Page 5 of 13 I I, I 10 feet minimum setback /rom parePel interior lot Ones for comer aM Imedor to Minimum o15 feet Setback to side street /� to rear property One Is a minimum of 10 feel.unless / there is a projected front yard from another properly to the rear / f r;yam^ av _ - .-- o fbacklrom gar age �to Iron(sveef is e I inimu or 1 a feel, Side and setback Frant Sueet m m Setback to front street Is a- —amass there is a plat- xerefeet on orm Side minimum of 5 feet.unless tea or established (All lots a rrdnimum of 25 feet wide) ishrea Iron°(yar"`d of gmaty drimensy and greater dlmenston ' Picture 4.22 . t NOTE:F=irst unit sets lot pattem for block lace Y 4 .f r 1,MM9osr F5y_'fdrd__ t s L t 11 Lpt 2 1 lot 3 t 4ot 4 t lot 5 f l;ot 6 A ° o 0.+- I !g Ott orN- 1 `° L lY F LL¢ } l nt o z E t q EI n O j E IF v nn .iWOM!^r` - '„_I a? VrOplrlY lm! c.,e Street Right-of-way Picture 4.23 . I I "RI" District, Attached Zero Lot Line Units of Area 2,500 square feet minimum per unit of Width _ 25 feet minimum at building line Units per Acre aximum number of 13 units per acre on average, unless located in a or"D" District where authorized density shall apply. ront Yard* 0 feet minimum, garage set back 18 feet if required parking is in front i and I ear Yard 15 feet minimum Side Yard* One side 5 feet minimum, the other parallel side 0 feet (Section 6.503) Interior lot 10 feet minimum adjacent to side street I Corner lot** Oeight �^35 feet maximum(see `6.100 Height') Notes: *See (`6.101 Yards'D)for front yard setback requirements. **May be subject to projected front yard(Section 6.101F). COMMENTARY: Carports/porte cocheres—allowed in side, rear and front yard in certain circumstances. (See `5.301 Accessory Buildings on Residential Lots' D and `6.101 Yards' A). Fences—2 feet high in public open space easement, 8 feet high behind front yard, (See `5.305 R1 and R2 Districts 2015 amendment Ordinance No.21672-03-2015 j Page 6 of 13 Fences' for fence requirements for fences allowed for residential dwellings). i Facade—Materials and appearance under Section 6.507 , Setback to side street 5 feet minimum setback from Minimum o15 feet Is a minimum of 10 Parallel interior lot Ivies for feet,unless there is a gamer an+d interior lots to rear property line tomantlfromyard rothanother property N the rear 1 . SU ' a Setbackfromgarage to 5do /..-* - 1 front street is a mimmum of Side rd 5albadc(.�----^"'�. to feet.unless there is a Front Street platted or estalNished(rant l zero feet on am side Setback to from street yard of greater dimension is a rtdnimum of 5 teat.— f unless there Is a plaaetl (All lots a minimum of 25 feet wide) orestablishe1 trop yaro of greater tlimeru b. Picture 4.24 . i NOTE:Maximum 13 units per acre on average NOTE:First un ets tat pattern for block face T y _ m%T pAV YarO _,_.$.___ _ _._ to � i-I o g L t 1 I Lot 2j {Lot 3 fLot 4; i;Lot 5 Lot 6; -,lo,- m Side bie yard Iront yard lrananomar'-��.t` to o E O m _ pnyertymtba From yam sT:0 S. {° rt I uNess mere fe apWmaa 25 ��` oa Bs:aNrshedhont yard of _7 I`4 g(oatofGRArISRI `. I YUrc I tuinimum Loc 4V&Ith+ N lmcnbuildina mimmura g—lr cam At EkMm g um hom yard front yard Street Right-of-way Picture 4.25 . "RV District, Cluster Housing Units Open Space I 15 percent minimum (see Section 6.504) nits per Acre aximum 15 units per acre on average, unless located in a"C" or "D" District where authorized density shall apply. Front Yard* Interior lot 5 feet minimum adjacent to street Corner lot** 10 feet minimum adjacent to both streets ear Yard 5 feet minimum f Side Yard* Interior lot 5 feet minimum adjacent to street j Corner lot** 10 feet minimum adjacent to both streets Oeigkt 35 feet maximum (see `6.100 Height') ldg. Separation 10 feet minimum C otes: * See (`6101 Yards'D)for front yard setback requirements. **May be subject to projected front yard(Section 6101 F) RI and R2 Districts 2015 amendment Ordinance No.21672-03-2015 Page 7 of 13 COMMENTARY: Carports—not allowed in front of building line or in required yards. (Sections 5.30013 and 6.101A). Fences—2 feet high in public open space easement, 8 feet high behind front yard, (See `5.305 Fences' for fence requirements for fences allowed for residential dwellings). Facade—Materials and appearance under Section 6.507 I I SECTION 2. Chapter 4, "District Regulations", Article 7, "Residential Districts," Section 4.708. "Zero Lot Line Cluster" of Ordinance No. 13896, the Zoning Ordinance, Appendix A of the Code of ! Ordinances of the City of Fort Worth, hereby amends section 4.709 to read as follows: 4.709 Townhouse/Cluster("112")District A. Purpose and Intent It is the purpose of the Townhouse/Cluster("R2") District to provide a specific zone for the development of row houses and townhouses on unique patterned lots clustered around a common access road or cul-de-sac. B. Uses In the Townhouse/Cluster ("R2") District, no building or land 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 tables in Chapter 4, Articles 6 and 8 and the supplemental use standards of Chapter 5. C. Property Development Standards ; Property in R2 may be developed to the property development standards defined in the "Rl" district. The minimum dimension of lots and yards and the height of buildings in the Townhouse/Cluster ("R2") District, shall be as shown in the j accompanying table. See subsection D.3. below r f i f R1 and R2 Districts 2015 amendment Ordinance No. 21672-03-2015 Page 8 of 13 I i i i I i I Townhouse/Cluster («112»)District,i ,Open Space 15 percent minimum Units per Acre Maximum number of 24-units per acre on average,unless located in a"C"or"D"District where authorized density shall apply. I Maximum Facade Length Maximum building fagade length of 250 ft. f 1 'Front Yard* None required Side Yard* j Interior lot 5 feet minimum adjacent to street Corner lot** 10 feet minimum adjacent to both streets j Height 35 feet maximum(refer to"Development Standards, Section 6.100 Height") I Bldg. Separation 10 feet minimum i Notes: *Maybe subject to projected front yard(see Chapter 6 "Development Standards, Section 6.101 G Yards"). ** May be subject to other front, side and rear yard setback requirements (see Chapter 6 i "Development Standards, Section 6.101D Yards"). E COMMENTARY: Carports/porte cocheres — allowed in side, rear and front yard in certain circumstances. (See f Chapter 5 "Supplemental Use Standards, Section 5.301 Accessory Buildings on Residential Lots" and Section 6.101 "Yards".) Fences — Two feet high in public open space easement, eight feet high behind front yard. (See Chapter 6 "Supplemental Use Standards Fences" for fence requirements for fences allowed for residential dwellings.) Facade — Materials and appearance. See Chapter 6 "Development Standards, Section 6.507 Single-Family Residential Design Districts". D. Other Development Standards Development in the Townhouse/ Cluster ("R2") District may be subject to a j variety of general development standards in Chapter 6, and the following provisions: 1. Signs. On-premises signs subject to the following: a. An unilluminated nameplate bearing the family name of the occupants residing in the residence not to exceed one square foot in area. b. An unilluminated sign for those uses permitted that are not residential. The sign shall not exceed 30 square feet in area, shall be no higher than six feet above grade, and shall be placed a minimum of ten feet behind the property Rl and R2 Districts 2015 amendment Ordinance No.21672-03-2015 Page 9 of 13 ' L line. Such sign shall not be placed within 20 feet of drives providing ingress and egress to the property. F 2. Parking. Two spaces per dwelling unit, located behind the front building line, r except for limited local streets or private access easements, where four spaces shall be required, located behind the front building line or may be provided within the development. For nonresidential uses, see Chapter 6 "Development Standards, Article 2 Off Street Parking and Loading," Section 6.200. 3. Residential Design Standards. A site plan for residential development is required. A. General. Under this provision, townhouses, rowhouses or the clustering of residential units may be permitted where such units cluster around a common access road or feed from a loop or cul-de-sac and provided that such development shall conform to the following regulations regarding buildings and structures. B. Plat required. Such properties shall be platted showing the following, if f applicable: i. Public streets. ii. Private streets and private access. iii. Private open space and open space easements. iv. Utility easements. v. Public parks. vi. Pedestrian walkways and bicycle trails. vii. Lot, block and addition name. C. Open space. i. The open space, exclusive of paved areas, parking spaces and patios, must be not less than 15 percent of the total lot area. ii. Provisions, such as a homeowner's association, shall be instituted to provide maintenance for all common open space. D. One building per lot. Each residential building shall be located on a separately platted lot. i E. Maximum Building Fagade length. Building face shall not exceed a maximum of 250 feet. F. Development plan. i. Unless setbacks are shown or described on the plat, a development plan must be submitted showing the proposed setbacks on each lot. ii. Adjustments in the development plan that change the setbacks from one lot to another will not be accepted without a written release from all property owners involved in the adjustment. When amendments are accepted, the original development plan must be withdrawn in its entirety. iii. A development plan shall be reviewed as a site plan under the requirements of Section 6.506, unified residential development. (See also Section 5.302, accessory uses in unified residential development.) 4. Landscaping and Buffers.Nonresidential uses may require landscaping or buffers. See Chapter 6 `Development Standards, Article 3 Landscaping, Buffers, and Urban j Forestry, Section 6300'. i R1 and R2 Districts 2015 amendment Ordinance No.21672-03-2015 Page 10 of 13 i i I I 5. Reconstruction of Nonconforming Accessory Buildings. A nonconforming accessory building that is damaged by fire, the elements, or other cause beyond the control of the owner may be repaired or reconstructed in the same rear and side yard i setbacks provided the construction is limited to the identical footprint (replacement i of the foundation is allowed); the building is the same design, height and roof pitch (use of different material is allowed) and the owner or an agent obtains a building permit to repair the structure within six months after the damage date. The owner shall have the burden of proof to establish the damage date. 6. Garage/Carport.No more than one garage and one carport or porte cochere shall be allowed per residential unit on a single residential lot, unless the additional garages or porte cocheres are an integral part of the main residential structure with i the same roofline and driveway as the residential structure. Property Llr3es y Maximum 12 units per acre 3 z _: *' a e: on average t •`� `" ! r; r °w'' 1 16%Open Space min n u m .0 10 units per building N _ makiriturn t MIn Frond 7[d No Min,Front Yard On Interior Lots R.p—y Lin. on Corner Lot curb 6 Street Right-of-Way Picture 4.27. SECTION 3. I Chapter 6, "Development Standards" Article 5, "Residential Design Standards" of Ordinance No. 13896, the Zoning Ordinance, Appendix A of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Fort Worth, is amended to delete Sections 6.503 through 6.505 in their entirety and the sections are hereafter reserved. SECTION 4. I This ordinance shall be cumulative of all other ordinances of the Code of the City of Fort j Worth, Texas (1986), as amended, affecting zoning and shall not repeal any of the provisions of I P such ordinances, except in those instances where provisions of such ordinance are in direct I conflict with the provisions of this ordinance. i SECTION 5. I R1 and R2 Districts 2015 amendment Ordinance No.21672-03-2015 Page 11 of 13 I I I I I i i That all rights or remedies of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, are expressly saved as to any and all violations of Ordinance Nos. 3011, 13896, or any amendments thereto that have accrued at the time of the effective date of this ordinance; and as to such accrued violations, and all I pending litigation, both civil or criminal, same shall not be affected by this ordinance but may be prosecuted until final disposition by the courts. f I SECTION 6. That 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 void, ineffective or I I unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such voidness, ineffectiveness or unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, I clauses, sentences, paragraphs or sections of this ordinance, since the same would have been enacted by the City Council without the incorporation herein of any such void, ineffective or I unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section. SECTION 7. j i That any person, firm or corporation who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects or refuses to I comply with or who resists the enforcement of any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be i G fined not more than Two Thousand Dollars ($2000.00) for each offense. Each day that a violation is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense. r i I I R1 and R2 Districts 2015 amendment Ordinance No.21672-03-2015 Page 12 of 13 I j I I i SECTION 8. That the City Secretary of the City of Fort Worth, Texas is hereby directed to publish this I I ordinance for two (2) days in the official newspaper of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, as I authorized by Section 52.013, Texas Local Government Code. I SECTION 9. I This ordinance shall take effect after adoption and publication as required by law. APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: i By:l Melinda Ramos, Assistant City Attorney Mary Kayser, C S re ary Adopted: March 3, 2015 I Effective: I ! 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