HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 2013-09 (Title: An ordinance adopting revisions to Appendix C "Zoning," Section 7, "Schedule of District
Regulations" regarding exterior fagade requirements in Districts CSC (Community Shopping Center
District), NC (Neighborhood Commercial District), LNC (Local Neighborhood Commercial District), OPD
(Office Park District),and DD(Downtown District.)
ORDINANCE NO.2013-09
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD,
TEXAS, APPENDIX C — "ZONING," SECTION 7,
"SCHEDULE OF DISTRICT REGULATIONS,"
SUBSECTION F., "(C-1) CSC, COMMUNITY SHOPPING
CENTER DISTRICT, GENERAL PURPOSE AND
DESCRIPTION," SUBSECTION G., "NC,
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, GENERAL
PURPOSE AND DESCRIPTION," SUBSECTION G-1.,
"LNC, LOCAL NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL
DISTRICT, GENERAL PURPOSE AND DESCRIPTION,"
SUBSECTION H., "OPD, OFFICE PARK DISTRICT,
GENERAL PURPOSE AND DISCRIPTION," AND
SUBSECTION I., "DOWNTOWN DISTRICT (DD),
GENERAL PURPOSE AND DESCRIPTION," BY !
REVISING, ADDING AND UPDATING EXTERIOR
FMQADE REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCH DISTRICTS;
PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2000, OR'AS OTHERWISE
PROVIDED BY LAW; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES
OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT OR IN
CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Friendswood is continually reviewing the
provisions of the City Code of Ordinances, specifically including Appendix C of th�
Friendswood City Code, ("Zoning Ordinance") relating to land use and other circumstance$
which generally impact the health, safety and well-being of residents, citizens and inhabitant I;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of
/ Friendswood have studied the present provisions of the Zoning Ordinance and have determined
the need to revise, add, and update exterior facade requirements for the CSC (Community
Shopping Center District), NC (Neighborhood Commercial District), LNC (Local Neighborhood
Commercial District), OPD (Office Park District), and DD (Downtown District) districts, as
hereafter referenced, to facilitate orderly growth and development, delineate building materials
for the maintenance of property values, and the protection of the health, safety and welfare of the
public; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Friendswood has
conducted a public hearing, received input from staff and has issued its final report
recommending the amendments referenced hereafter; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council have conducted
a joint public hearing in the time and manner required by law; and
WHEREAS, City Council has determined that all public notices have been posted and
published, all required hearings on this matter have been held, and that this Ordinance complies
with the applicable provisions of the City Charter, City Code and all other applicable laws;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FRIENDSWOOD, STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. FINDINGS OF FACT.
That the facts and matters set forth in the preamble of this Ordinance are hereby found to
be true and correct.
SECTION 2. AMENDMENT TO THE FRIENDSWOOD CITY CODE, APPENDIX C,
"ZONING," SECTION 7, "SCHEDULE OF DISTRICT REGULATIONS,"
SUBSECTION F., "(C-1) CSC, COMMUNITY SHOPPING CENTER DISTRICT!
GENERAL PURPOSE AND DESCRIPTION," SUBSECTION G., "NCli
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, GENERAL PURPOSE AND
DESCRIPTION," SUBSECTION G-1., "LNC, LOCAL NEIGHBORHOOD
COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, GENERAL PURPOSE AND DESCRIPTION,"
SUBSECTION H., "OPD, OFFICE PARK DISTRICT, GENERAL PURPOSE AND
DISCRH'TION," AND SUBSECTION I., "DOWNTOWN DISTRICT (DD), GENERAL
PURPOSE AND DESCRIPTION."
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The City Code of Friendswood, Appendix C, "Zoning," Subsection 7, "Schedule of
District Regulations," Subsection F., "(C-1) CSC, Community Shopping Center District, general
purpose and description," Subsection G., "NC, Neighborhood Commercial District, general
purpose and description," Subsection G-1., "LNC, Local Neighborhood Commercial District,
general purpose and description," Subsection H., "OPD, Office Park District, general purpose.
and description," and Subsection L, "Downtown District(DD), general purpose and description,''
is hereby amended and revised as follows:
"Section 7. - Schedule of district regulations.
A. SFR, residential, general purpose and description. The SFR, single-family residential
dwelling district, is restricted to single-family dwellings, up to 2.7 units per acre, and to
related recreational, religious and educational facilities normally required to provided]
the basic elements of a balanced, orderly convenient, and attractive residential area.
Single-family residential areas shall be protected from higher density residential
development and from the encroachment of incompatible uses. Internal stability,
harmony, attractiveness, order, and efficiency are encouraged by providing for adequate
light, air and open space for dwellings and related facilities.
1. Area and height regulations. Area and height regulations in an SFR,
single-family residential dwelling district, are set forth in section 7-Q.2,
Regulation Matrix.
2. See section 8 for supplementary district regulations.
3. See section 9 for temporary certificate of zoning compliance that may be
granted by the administrative official and specific use permits that may be
recommended by the planning and zoning commission within the SFR
district under certain circumstances and conditions.
4. Permitted uses. Uses permitted in an SFR, single-family residential
dwelling district, are set forth in section 7-P, Permitted Use Table.
A.1. SFR-E, residential, general purpose and description. The SFR-E, single-family
residential estate dwelling district, is the most restrictive residential district. The principal
use of land in this district is for low-density single-family dwellings,up to 0.5 units per
acre, and related recreational, religious and educational facilities normally required to
provide the basic elements of a balanced, orderly, convenient, and attractive residential
area. Low-density residential areas shall be protected from multiple-family residential
development and from the encroachment of incompatible uses. Internal stability,
harmony, attractiveness, order and efficiency are encouraged by providing for adequate
light, air and open space for dwellings and related facilities.
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1. Area and height regulations. Area and height regulations in an SFR-E,
single-family residential estate dwelling district, are set forth in section 7-
Q.2, Regulation Matrix.
2. See section 8 for supplementary district regulations.
3. See section 9 for temporary certificate of zoning compliance that may be
granted by the administrative official and specific use permits that may be
recommended by the planning and zoning commission with the SFR-E
district under certain circumstances and conditions.
4. Permitted uses. Uses permitted in an SFR-E, single-family residential
estate dwelling district, are the same as SFR, and are set forth in section 7-
P, Permitted Use Table.
B. (R-2 and R-3)MFR-L, residential, general purpose and description. The MFR-L,
multiple-family residential dwelling—low-density district, is intended to provide for
lowest-density multiple-family dwellings which may have a relatively intense
concentration of dwelling units served by large open spaces consisting of common areas
and recreation facilities, thereby resulting in a maximum density of six dwelling units per
acre. The principal use of land may be one or several dwelling types, including multiple-
family dwellings, and including two-family dwellings, garden apartments, condominiums
and townhouses. Recreational, religious and educational uses normally located to service
adjacent residential areas are also permitted to meet the basic needs of a balanced,
orderly, convenient, economical and attractive residential area. The multiple-family
residential dwelling district—low functions as a buffer or transition between commercial
or higher density residential areas and lower density areas. The intent of these regulations
is to allow development of property which may have a limited area suitable for residential
development due to a portion of the property being flood_prone or adjacent to a district of
a different zoning designation.
1. Area and height regulations. Area and height regulations in an MFR-L,
multiple-family residential dwelling—low-density district, are set forth in
section 7-Q.2, Regulation Matrix.
2. See section 8 for supplementary district regulations.
3. Reserved.
4. Permitted uses. Uses permitted in an MFR-L, multiple-family residential
dwelling—low-density district, are set forth in section 7-P, Permitted Use
Table.
C. (R-4) MFR-M, residential, general purpose and description. The MFR-M, multiple-
family residential dwelling—medium-density district, is intended to provide for medium-
density multiple-family dwellings which may have a relatively intense concentration of
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dwelling units, up to nine per acre, served by large open spaces consisting of common
areas and recreation facilities, thereby resulting in medium gross densities. The principal
use of land may be one or several dwelling types, including low-rise multiple-family
dwellings, garden apartments, condominiums and townhouses. Recreational, religious
and educational uses normally located to service adjacent residential areas are also
permitted to meet the basic needs of a balanced, orderly, convenient, economical and
attractive residential area. The MFR-M, multiple-family residential district, functions as a
buffer or transition between commercial or higher-density residential areas, and lower-
density residential areas.
1. Multifamily residential area and height regulations. Area and height
regulations in an MFR-M dwelling—medium-density district, are set forth
in section 7-Q.2, Regulation Matrix.
2. See section 8 for supplementary district regulations.
3. Reserved.
4. Permitted uses. Uses permitted in an MFR-M,multiple-family residential
dwelling—medium-density district, are set forth in section 7-P,Permitted
Use Table.
C.1. MFR-GHD, garden home residential, general purpose and description. The GHD,
' garden home residential district, is intended to provide multifamily low-density dwelling
units having open space between units which exceed existing normal multifamily
buildings, with density not exceeding six units per acre. The intent of these regulations is
to allow development of property which (1) may have limited area suitable for residential
development due to geographical limitations; (2) has portions of the property subject to
flooding; or(3) is located adjacent to a district of a different zoning designation, and for
which the development as MFR-GHD would be appropriate as a buffer between
incompatible land uses.
The interior living area of the first floor of any two-story residential structure in MFR- i
GHD shall contain not less than 60 percent of the structure's total living area, and not
more than 40 percent of the structure's total living area shall be contained on the second
floor, excluding open decks, porches, terraces, and garages.
D. (R-5) MFR-H, residential, general purpose and description. The MFR-HI multiple
family residential dwelling highest-density district, is a residential district intended to
provide for the highest residential density ranging up to 12 dwelling units per acre. The
principal use of land in the district is for a wide variety of dwelling types, including low I
rise multiple-family dwellings, garden apartments, condominiums, and townhouses and
subject to a specific use permit, high-rise apartments. Recreational, religious, health and
educational uses normally located to service residential areas are permitted in this district
in order to provide the basic elements of a balanced, orderly, convenient, and attractive
residential area. The MFR-H, multiple-family residential dwelling—highest-density
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district, is usually located adjacent to the major street and serves as a buffer or transition
between commercial development or heavy automobile traffic and medium-density
residential development.
1. Area and height regulations. Area and height regulations in an MFR-H
dwelling—highest-density district, are set forth in section 7-Q.2,
Regulation Matrix.
2. See section 8 for supplementary district regulations.
3. Reserved.
4. Permitted uses. Uses permitted in an MFR-H,multiple-family residential
dwelling—highest-density district, are set forth in section 7-P, Permitted
Use Table.
E. (R-6) MHR, mobile home district, general purpose and description. The MHR, mobile
home district, is a residential district intended for mobile home development, up to ten
units per acre. Recreational uses normally located in mobile home developments are
permitted in this district.
1. Area and height regulations. Area and height regulations in an MHR, mobile
home residential dwelling district, are set forth in section 7-Q.2, Regulation
Matrix.
2. See section 8 for supplementary district regulations.
3. See section 9 for temporary certificate of zoning compliance.that may be granted
by the administrative official and specific use permits that may be recommended
by the planning and zoning commission within the MHR district under certain
circumstances and conditions.
4. Permitted uses. Uses permitted in a MHR, mobile home district, are set forth in
section 7-P, Permitted Use Table.
5. Other required conditions. The provisions of Ordinance No. 129 (Mobile Home I
Ordinance) of the City of Friendswood, Texas, shall apply to MHR district.
F. (C-1) CSC, community shopping center district, general purpose and description. The
CSC, community shopping center district, is intended for a unified grouping, in one or
more buildings, of several,typically between five and 20,retail and service shops or
stores that provide for the regular needs and are for the convenience of the people
residing in adjacent residential neighborhoods. Gross floor area in a community shopping
center typically ranges from 30,000 to 100,000 square feet, and land area consists of two
to ten acres in size. It is intended that the community shopping center be developed as a
unit,with adequate off-street parking for customers and employees, and with appropriate
landscaping and screening to insure compatibility with surrounding residential
environment. This district is ideally located at the intersection of two or more arterial or
major streets with a service area of up to 1'/2 miles. Development of a community
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shopping center requires approval of a development site plan by the planning and zoning
commission.
1. Area and height regulations. Area and height regulations in a CSC, community
shopping center district, are set forth in section 7-Q.2, Regulation Matrix.
2. See section 8 for supplementary district regulations.
3. See section 9 for temporary certificate of zoning compliance that may be granted
by the administrative official and specific use permits that may be recommended
by the planning and zoning commission within the CSC district under certain
circumstances and conditions.
4. Permitted uses. Uses permitted in a CSC, community shopping center district, are
set forth in section 7-P, Permitted Use Table. A specific use permit for a shopping
center as a particular use is required before any building permit or certificate of
occupancy may be issued in this district.
5. No CSC district shall be created which includes less than two acres.
6. Buildings in the CSC zoning district shall have exterior cladding of brick,
[wood,] masonry, stone, stucco, or glass. Fiber cement boards/siding are
prohibited, except as trim for eves and overhangs. The Planning and Zoning
Commission may approve alternative exterior facade materials.
G. NC, neighborhood commercial district, general purpose and description. The NC,
neighborhood commercial district, is primarily intended for retail sales, services and
office activities in a mixed grouping. This designation is intended for use along major
thoroughfares and collector streets where larger tracts of land can be utilized as
coordinated commercial centers. This designation is intended for use of land areas
between one quarter acre and two acres. Structure size is typically between 4,000 and
20,000 square feet. Development of a neighborhood commercial district requires
approval of a development site plan by the planning and zoning commission. Office uses
permitted in this district shall not exceed 60 percent of the gross building and structure
floor area.
1. Area and height regulations. Area and height regulations in an NC,
neighborhood commercial district, are set forth in section 7-Q.2,
Regulation Matrix.
2. See section 8 for supplementary district regulations.
3. See section 9 for temporary certificate of zoning compliance that may be
granted by the administrative official and specific use permits that may be
recommended by the planning and zoning commission within the NC
district under certain circumstances and conditions.
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4. Permitted uses. Uses permitted in an NC, neighborhood commercial
district, are set forth in section 7-P, Permitted Use Table.
5. Building site coverage consisting of all buildings and structures and all
paved surfaces shall not exceed 90 percent of the total lot area.
6. Buildings in the NC zoning district shall have exterior cladding of
brick, [weed-,] masonry, stone,stucco, or glass. Fiber cement
boards/siding are prohibited, except as trim for eves and overhangs.
The Planning and Zoning Commission may approve alternative
exterior facade materials.
G-1. LNC, local neighborhood commercial district, general purpose and description. The
LNC, local neighborhood commercial district, is primarily intended for retail sale of
convenience goods or services for persons residing in adjacent residential areas. Other
uses are permitted in LNC when they are of similar land use intensity and physical
impact as those uses to be integrated into the surrounding residential area. Because the
retail and personal service uses permitted may be an integral part of the neighborhood,
closely associated with the residential, religious,recreational, and educational uses in the
neighborhood, more restrictive requirements are placed on development relative to other
commercial zoning categories. The local neighborhood district is intended for use at the
entrance to residential areas and in some situations within the confines of a residential
district. This designation is intended for use of land areas of up to one acre. Development
of a local neighborhood commercial district requires approval of a development site plan
by the planning and zoning commission.
1. Area and height regulations. Area and height regulations in an LNC,
neighborhood commercial district, are set forth in section 7-Q.2,
Regulation Matrix.
2. See section 8 for supplementary district regulations.
3. See section 9 for temporary certificate of zoning, compliance that may be
granted by the administrative official and specific use permits that may be
recommended by the planning and zoning commission within the LNC
district under certain circumstances and conditions.
4. Permitted uses. Uses permitted in an LNC, neighborhood commercial
district, are set forth in section 7-P, Permitted Use Table.
5. The gross building and structure floor space shall not exceed 4,000 square
feet.
6. Building site coverage consisting of all buildings and structures and all
paved surfaces shall not exceed 80 percent of the total lot area.
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7. Buildings in the LNC zoning district shall have exterior cladding of
brick, [wood,-] masonry, stone, stucco, or glass. Fiber cement
boards/siding are prohibited, except as trim for eves and overhangs.
The Planning and Zoning Commission may approve alternative
exterior facade materials.
H. OPD, office park district, general pw pose and description. The OPD, office park district;
in intended to encourage and permit general professional and business office
development in a fashion consistent with surrounding development. This district is
ideally suited as a buffer between commercial and residential areas. As such it shall be
considered for entrances and land adjacent to residential developments. The ultimate
development is to provide land use intensity and landscaping consistent with surrounding
areas. Development of an office park district requires approval of a development site plan
by the planning and zoning commission.
1. Area and height regulations. Area and height regulations in an OPD, office
park, are set forth in section 7-Q.2, Regulation Matrix.
2. See section 8 for supplementary district regulations.
3. See section 9 for temporary certificate of zoning compliance that may be
granted by the administrative official and specific use permits that may be
recommended by the planning and zoning commission within the OPD
district under certain circumstances and conditions.
4. Permitted uses.Uses permitted in an OPD, office park district, are set
forth in section 7-P, Permitted Use Table.
5. Show window or display window effects shall not be permitted and there
shall be no display from windows or doors and no storage of merchandise
in the building or on the premises except in quantities customarily found
in professional or business offices.
6. Retail operations that are primarily for selling to office park occupants are
permitted. Examples of these retail operations would be restaurants, coffee
shops, office supply, barbershops, gift shops, health spas, specialty stores.
7. One caretaker's quarters unit may be provided for each office park
complex.
8. Building site coverage consisting of all buildings and structures and all
paved surfaces shall not exceed 90 percent of the total lot area.
9. Buildings in the OPD zoning district shall have exterior cladding of
brick, [weed, masonry, stone, stucco, or glass. Fiber cement
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' boards/siding are prohibited, except as trim for eves and overhangs.
The Planning and Zoning Commission may approve alternative
exterior facade materials.
I. Downtown District(DD), general purpose and description. This district is designed to
accommodate and promote Friendswood's original business and downtown areas. It is
intended to achieve a balance of retail, commercial, office, and residential and public
activities. Development within the DD should be pedestrian friendly with an emphasis on
shared parking and shared access between developments. Development within the DD
requires the approval of a development site plan by the planning and zoning commission.
1. Area and height regulations. Structures within the DD are intended to be
between I to 4 stories. The maximum height allowed is 70 feet as
measured in accordance with the method prescribed in Section 20,
Definitions, Subsection 00, Height. Additional regulations are set forth
under Section 7, Q. 2 -Regulation Matrix.
a. No residential use shall be allowed on the first floor.
2. See Section 8 for Supplementary District regulations.
3. Permitted uses. Uses permitted in the DD, Downtown District, are set
forth in section 7-P, Permitted Use Table.
4. Buildings in the DD zoning district shall have exterior cladding of
brick, [wood-,] masonry, stone, stucco, or glass. Fiber cement
boards/siding are prohibited, except as trim for eves and overhangs.
The Planning and Zoning Commission may approve alternative
exterior facade materials.
J. PUD,planned unit development, general purpose and description. This district allows for
greater flexibility in the design and coordination of a single use or mixed uses than in
other districts because a specific ordinance is written for every PUD. A PUD is a unique
zoning classification, and shall be granted only when the planning and zoning
commission and city council determine that the applicant has submitted a complete
application containing sufficient detail. An applicant is not entitled to a PUD as a matter
of right. The city reserves the right to establish conditions as determined appropriate.
In no case shall a PUD be used for the sole purpose of circumventing the intent of city
ordinances or plans. Unless standards for elements of site design are specifically
described in a rezoning ordinance for a PUD, all design and development standards shall
apply to all land development within a PUD district. The development must be planned
as an integral unit and must protect nearby landowners from adverse impact with
appropriate buffering and landscaping. A site plan is required for all PUDs.
The general purposes of all PUD,planned unit development districts, are several-fold:
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1. To encourage unified design and development of tracts of land
incorporating a variety of uses including, but not limited to, residential,
commercial, office, and institutional;
2. To accommodate innovation in development by modifying the city's land
use and development regulations;
3. To provide for and protect the public health, safety and general welfare of
the city by assuring quality development in accordance with the city's
comprehensive plan and other related goals;
4. To minimize the negative impact of developments, especially those related
to drainage, environment, traffic, and a public services and related
facilities;
5. To protect and enhance the aesthetic and visual qualities of development;
6. To provide development of sites in a suitable fashion when such
development is restricted by such factors as site location and shape;
7. To promote economic development in accordance with the city's plans for
T� such.
(a) Application and approval process. A development review
committee meeting with staff is required prior to application for a
PUD. Following the DRC meeting, the applicant will submit all
required documents described below to city staff for comments and
corrections prior to scheduling the public hearing.
(b) Each PUD application shall be accompanied by payment for the
processing fee as established in section 14. Advertisement and
public hearings shall be held by the planning and zoning
commission and city council in accordance with the notification
procedure set forth for a rezoning application. Following the public
hearing,the planning and zoning commission shall forward the
plan with its recommendation to the city council for consideration.
The planning and zoning commission and/or city council may
require additional information throughout the process.
(c) An applicant may choose one of two ways to seek PUD approval.
1. Submit all items listed below with the application and the
required processing fee for rezoning. This option would
allow the site plan to be approved as a part of the zone
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change and prevent the applicant from a second submittal
after rezoning to obtain site plan approval.
(a) Data describing all processes and activities
involved with the proposed use;
(b) Boundaries of the area covered by the site
plan;
(c) The location of each existing and proposed
building and structure in the area covered by
the site plan and the number of stories,
height, roofline, gross floor area and
location of building entrances and exits;
(d) The location of existing drainage ways, and
significant natural features;
(e) Proposed landscaping and screening buffers;
(f) The location and dimensions of all curb cuts,
public and private streets,parking and
r ' loading areas,pedestrian walks, lighting
facilities and outside trash storage facilities; ,
(g) The location, height and type of each wall,
fence, and all other types of screening;
(h) The location, height and size of all proposed
signs;
(i) Utility and drainage plans;
(j) Regulation matrix designating what zoning
district the development will follow;
(k) Data describing any variation from the
typical development requirements; or
2. Submit a conceptual plan with the application and the
required processing fee for rezoning. This option will
require the applicant to apply for site plan approval at a
later date if the zone change to PUD is approved. At the
time of site plan approval all information contained in the
conceptual plan shall be certified by an engineer and/or
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surveyor. The conceptual plan shall provide the following
information:
(a) General land use and density plan;
(b) Identify proposed general uses, densities,
major open spaces, circulation and access
features;
(c) Statement indicating proposed phasing of
development and the projected timing of
each;
(d) Data describing all processes and activities
involved with the proposed use;
(e) Regulation matrix designating what zoning
district the development will follow;
(f) Data describing any variation from the
typical development requirements.
K. Reserved.
L. A-1, agricultural district, general purpose and description. The A-1, agricultural district,
is intended for the growing and/or marketing of agricultural products.
1. Area and height regulations. Area and height regulations in an A-1,
agricultural district, are set forth in section 7-Q.2, Regulation Matrix.
2. See section 8 for supplementary district regulations.
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3. See section 9 for temporary certificate of zoning compliance that may be
granted by the administrative official and specific use permits that may be
recommended by the planning and zoning commission within the A-1
district under certain circumstances and conditions.
4. Permitted uses. Uses permitted in an A-1, agricultural district, are set fort
in section 7-P, Permitted Use Table. Residential development is prohibite
in the A-1 district; however, dwelling quarters for onsite employees and
their families are permitted provided such residential use conforms to thei
SFR district regulations including lot area, width and setback requirements
and parking ratio.
M. (M-1)LI, light industrial district, general purpose and description. The LI, light
industrial district, is intended primarily for the conduct of light manufacturing,
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assembling, and fabrication, and for warehousing, wholesaling, and service operations.
This district is designed to upgrade industrial development standards,prevent industrial
blight, and protect light industrial development from incompatible residential,
commercial or heavy industrial uses.
1. Area and height regulations. Area and height regulations in an LI, light j
industrial district, are set forth in section 7-Q.2, Regulation Matrix.
2. See section 8 for supplementary district regulations.
3. See section 9 for temporary certificate of zoning compliance that may be
granted by the administrative official and specific use permits that may be
recommended by the planning and zoning commission within the LI
district under certain circumstances and conditions.
4. Permitted uses. Uses permitted in an LI, light industrial district, are set
forth in section 7-P, Permitted Use Table.
N. 1, industrial district, general purpose and description. The I, industrial district, is
intended to provide for industrial uses and other uses not otherwise provided for in the
other districts. The intensity of uses permitted in this district makes it necessary to
separate it from all residential districts and most commercial districts wherever possible.
1. Area and height regulations. Area and height regulations in an I, industrial
district, are set forth in section 7-Q.2, Regulation Matrix.
2. See section 8 for supplementary district regulations.
3. See section 9 for temporary certificate of zoning compliance that may be
granted by the administrative official and specific use permits that may be
recommended by the planning and zoning commission within the I district
under certain circumstances and conditions.
4. Permitted uses. Uses permitted in an I, industrial district, are set forth in
section 7-P, Permitted Use Table.
O. BP, business park district. The business park district is intended to encourage and permit
light manufacturing and/or service operations and auxiliary retail and wholesale sales.
The business(es) may be individually owned or leased by a common owner. The types of
uses, and the design and exterior appearance shall be so controlled as to maintain the
integrity and be generally compatible with adjacent surrounding residential and
commercial development. All services, manufacturing and storage are to be indoors. This
district shall access or abut major thoroughfare and/or collector streets. It is intended that
the business park be developed as a unit. Development of a business park district shall be
developed on a minimum of 10,000 square feet and shall be subject to site plan approval
by the planning and zoning commission.
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1. Area and height regulations. Minimum size business park 10,000 square
feet, no structure within a BP shall be located within 25 feet of an exterior
BP boundary (an exterior BP boundary is one that abuts a zone other than
BP).
2. See section 9 for temporary certificates of zoning compliance that may be
granted by the administrative official and specific use permit that may be
recommended by the planning and zoning commission within the BP
district under certain circumstances and conditions.
3. See section 8 for supplementary district regulations.
4. Permitted uses. Uses permitted in a BP, business park district, are set forth
in section 7-P, Permitted Use Table.
5. Light manufacturing is permitted only if limited to final machining,
assembly,testing,processing and packaging into finished goods from raw
materials produced elsewhere, such as electronic parts assembly, medical
products processing,mechanical parts assembly and aerospace equipment
processing.
6. Truck docking facilities are permitted provided they are located in the rear
or side yard and screened from view of adjacent street right-of-way.
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7. Screening devices for refuse containers are required. j
8. Parking shall be designated on the parking group section of the permitted
use table. However, a minimum of four parking spaces per business or
four spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross building floor space for each
structure, whichever is greater, is required.
9. Performance standards shall conform to section 8-J.2.a(2) as shown in the
CSC zoning district.
10. Exterior requirements. All buildings to be constructed must have at least
65 percent of their exterior walls, excluding doors and windows,
constructed of masonry materials, or concrete construction or a
combination of masonry, concrete, aluminum or glass materials as may be
approved by the planning and zoning commission.
11. Except as specifically provided in the permitted use table in section 7-P,
retail sales shall be permitted as accessory uses only and then only to the
extent that such sales are sales of products manufactured or serviced on
the premises. Retail sales shall not be permitted as a primary use in the BP
district except where specifically authorized in said section 7-P."
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SECTION 3. INCORPORATION INTO THE CODE,PENALTY CLAUSE.
This Ordinance is hereby incorporated and made a part of the Friendswood City Code of
Ordinances. Violation of this Ordinance is subject to the penalty provisions contained in such
Code under Section 1-14 "General penalty for violations of Code; continuing violations", and as
otherwise provided by law. Any person who shall willfully, intentionally, or with criminal
negligence violate any provision of this Ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and,
upon conviction thereof, shall be fined in an amount not to exceed $2,000.00. Each day of
violation shall constitute a separate offense.
SECTION 4. REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES.
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict or inconsistent with this Ordinance are,
hereby expressly repealed.
SECTION 5. SEVERABILITY.
In the event any clause phrase, provision, sentence, or part of this Ordinance or the,
application of the same to any person or circumstances shall for any reason be adjudged invalid
or held unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, it shall not affect, impair, or!
- invalidate this Ordinance as a whole or any part or provision hereof other than the part declaredi
to be invalid or unconstitutional; and the City Council of the City of Friendswood, TexasJ
declares that it would have passed each and every part of the same notwithstanding the omission
of any such part thus declared to be invalid or unconstitutional, whether there be one or more!
parts.
SECTION 6. NOTICE.
The City Secretary shall give notice of the enactment of this Ordinance by promptly
publishing it or its descriptive caption and penalty after final passage in the official newspaper of
the City; the Ordinance to take effect upon publication.
PASSED AND APPROVED on first reading this Vt day of Auril,2013.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED on second and final reading this 6`h day of
May,2013.
Kevin lland
Mayor
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