10-16-2007 (Planning & Zoning) Agenda Packet Wylie Planning & Zoning Commission
CITY OF WYLIE NOTICE OF MEETING
Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 — 7:00 pm
Wylie Municipal Complex— Council Chambers
2000 Highway 78 North
Dennis Larson Chair
Scott Ames Vice-Chair
Tim Bennett, P.E Board Member
Phillip Johnston Board Member
Ramona Kopchenko Board Member
John Onufreiczuk Board Member
Ruthie Wright Board Member
Renae 011ie Planning Director
Charles H. Lee,Jr., AICP Senior Planner
Jasen Haskins Assistant Planner
Mary Bradley Administrative Assistant
In accordance with Section 551.042 of the Texas Government Code, this agenda has been posted at the Wylie Municipal
Complex, distributed to the appropriate news media, and posted on the City website: www.wylietexas.gov within the
required time frame. As a courtesy, the entire Agenda Packet has also been posted on the City of Wylie website:
www.wvlietexas.gov.
The Chair and Commissioners request that all cell phones and pagers be turned off or set to vibrate. Members of the
audience are requested to step outside the Council Chambers to respond to a page or to conduct a phone conversation.
The Wylie Municipal Complex is wheelchair accessible. Sign interpretation or other special assistance for disabled
attendees must be requested 48 hours in advance by contacting the City Secretary's Office at 972.442.8100 or TD
972.442.8170.
CALL TO ORDER
Announce the presence of a Quorum.
INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CITIZENS COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Residents may address Commissioners regarding an item that is not listed on the Agenda. Residents must provide their name
and address. The Commission requests that comments be limited to three (3) minutes. In addition, the Commissioners are
not allowed to converse, deliberate or take action on any matter presented during citizen participation.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Consider and act upon approval of the Minutes from October 2, 2007 Regular
Meeting.
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REGULAR AGENDA
Public Hearing
1. Hold a Public Hearing and consider a recommendation to City Council regarding an
amendment to Zoning Ordinance 2006-04, Article 3, Sections 3.1, 3.2, and 3.3:
Amending certain Additional Provisions to the regulation of Yard Requirements
regarding patio covers. Text Amendment
ADJOURNMENT
CERTIFICATION
1 certj that this Notice of Meeting was posted on this 12th day of October, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. as required by law in
accordance with Section 551.042 of the Texas Government Code and that the appropriate news media was contacted. As a
courtesy, this agenda is also posted on the City of Wylie website: www.wylietexas.gov.
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Regular MeetingAgenda
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 — 7:00 pm
Wylie Municipal Complex— Council Chambers
2000 Highway 78 North
Dennis Larson Chair
Scott Ames Vice-Chair
Tim Bennett, P.E. Board Member
Phillip Johnston Board Member
Ramona Kopchenko Board Member
John Onufreiczuk Board Member
Ruthie Wright Board Member
Renae 011ie Planning Director
Charles H. Lee, Jr.,AICP Senior Planner
Jasen Haskins Assistant Planner
Mary Bradley Administrative Assistant
In accordance with Section 551.042 of the Texas Government Code, this agenda has been posted at the Wylie Municipal
Complex, distributed to the appropriate news media, and posted on the City website: wwwwylietexas.gov within the
required time frame. As a courtesy, the entire Agenda Packet has also been posted on the City of Wylie website:
www.wylietexas.gov.
The Chair and Commissioners request that all cell phones and pagers be turned off or set to vibrate. Members of the
audience are requested to step outside the Council Chambers to respond to a page or to conduct a phone conversation.
The Wylie Municipal Complex is wheelchair accessible. Sign interpretation or other special assistance for disabled
attendees must be requested 48 hours in advance by contacting the City Secretary's Office at 972.442.8100 or TD
972.442.8170.
CALL TO ORDER
Announce the presence of a Quorum.
INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CITIZENS COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Residents may address Commissioners regarding an item that is not listed on the Agenda. Residents must provide their name
and address. The Commission requests that comments be limited to three (3) minutes. In addition, the Commissioners are
not allowed to converse, deliberate or take action on any matter presented during citizen participation.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Consider and act upon approval of the Minutes from October 2, 2007 Regular
Meeting.
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REGULAR AGENDA
Public Hearing
1. Hold a Public Hearing and consider a recommendation to City Council regarding an
amendment to Zoning Ordinance 2006-04, Article 3, Sections 3.1, 3.2, and 3.3:
Amending certain Additional Provisions to the regulation of Yard Requirements
regarding patio covers. Text Amendment
ADJOURNMENT
CERTIFICATION
I certify that this Notice of Meeting was posted on this 12th day of October, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. as required by law in
accordance with Section 551.042 of the Texas Government Code and that the appropriate news media was contacted. As a
courtesy, this agenda is also posted on the City of Wylie website: wwwwylietexas.gov.
Carole Ehrlich,City Secretary Date Notice Removed
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CITY OF WYLIE
Minutes
Wylie Planning & Zoning Commission
Tuesday, October 2, 2007 — 7:00 pm
Wylie Municipal Complex— Council Chambers
2000 Highway 78 North
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Dennis Larson announced that a quorum was present and called the
meeting to order at 7:00PM. Those present besides Chairman Larson were,
Commissioner Ramona Kopchenko, Commissioner Phillip Johnston,
Commissioner Tim Bennett, Commissioner John Onufreiczuk, Commissioner
Ruthie Wright and Commissioner Scott Ames.
Staff present was Renae 011ie, Charles Lee, and Mary Bradley. Fire Chief Randy
Corbin was present for action item 1, Fire Station #3.
INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Onufreiczuk gave the invocation and Commissioner Kopchenko
led the pledge of allegiance.
CITIZENS COMMENTS
Chairman Larson opened the Citizens Participation.
Ms. Renae 011ie gave a presentation for October as National Planning Month,
and stated that Wylie Independent School District will be submitting art work from
the fifth and sixth graders. The art work will be posted throughout the Complex,
and asked the Commissioners to vote on the top three at the next meeting.
A prize was given to the first citizen who attended tonight's meeting, which was
Jim Griffin. A prize was also given to the Commissioners who brought their
Zoning Ordinance book, which included Commissioner Wright, Commissioner
Ames, and Chairman Larson.
Chairman Larson closed the Citizens Participation.
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CONSENT ITEMS
1. Consider and act upon approval of the Minutes from the September
4, 2007 Regular Meeting.
A motion was made by Commissioner Onufreiczuk, and seconded by
Commissioner Johnston, to approve the minutes from September 4, 2007,
regular meeting with no changes or corrections. Motion carried 7 — 0.
ACTION AGENDA
1. Consider and act upon approval for a Site Plan for Eastridge
Addition, Block A, Lot 1. (Fire Station No. 3) Subject property
generally located at the southeast corner of E. Brown Street and
W.A. Allen Boulevard.
Mr. Lee stated that the applicant is proposing to construct a two-story, 12,500 sq.
ft. Fire Station facility on 2.56 acres. The property is zoned Neighborhood
Services (NS) District and a municipal fire station is an allowed use within NS
District.
The proposed building elevations conform in design, color and materials with the
nonresidential design standards.
The applicant is proposing a living screen buffer in lieu of a solid six-foot masonry
screening wall to be constructed along property abutting residential districts.
Most of the existing residential properties along the southern and eastern
boundary of this site have existing six foot privacy fences.
Staff recommends approval subject to additions and/or alterations as required by
the Engineering Department. Also, subject to the request for a living screen in
lieu of solid six-foot masonry wall adjacent to existing residential uses along the
southern and eastern boundaries of the property.
City Consultant Doug Edney, Wiginton, Hooker, Jeffry Architects, 500 N. Central
Expressway, Suite 300, Plano, Texas 75074, stated that the trees will be offset
from one another in order for the roots to grow, and will be maintained by the City
of Wylie.
Chief Corbin, Fire Chief, stated that the cost to construct and maintain a masonry
wall would be approximately $150,000. The entire parcel will be buffered by a
living screen.
The access will be from WA Allen and Brown. Once Brown is expanded a
sidewalk will be continued from WA Allen to Oak Meadow subdivision.
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Commissioner Bennett stated that the meandering sidewalk was too curvy. Mr.
Edney stated that the sidewalk will be straightened out. Commissioner Bennett
questioned the location of the trees in retrospect of the 16 inch sewer line, which
is directly under the proposed tree line. Mr. Edney stated that the line is 25 foot
off Brown and will be 10 to 15 feet deep, so the tree line will not be directly above
the sewer line.
A motion was made by Commissioner Onufreiczuk, and seconded by
Commissioner Johnston, to approve the Site Plan for Eastridge Addition, Block
A, Lot 1, generally located on the southeast corner of E Brown Street and WA
Allen Boulevard, with stipulations that sidewalk along WA Allen be straighten out,
sewer line be away from the tree line, and a irrigated living screen is allowed in
lieu of masonry screen wall. Motion carried 7 — 0.
2. Consider a recommendation to City Council regarding a Final Plat
for Oncor Lavon Switching Station, Block A, Lots 1 & 2. Subject
property generally located north of Brown Street extending to SH
78 and west of Eubanks Lane.
Mr. Lee stated that the property is a portion of a 71.26 acre tract, which was
zoned in March 2006 as PD Ordinance 2006-19. The purpose of the Final Plat is
to establish two lots totaling 53.326 acres.
On Lot 1, the applicant intends to construct a switching station, as well as the
existing TXU electrical substation. These Industrial uses are allowed by right
within PD 2006-19.
Lot 2 is a 14.306 acre tract and is designated by PD 2006-19 as parkland uses.
The applicant has agreed to provide an entry feature, parking and entry drive to
accommodate the property for those uses.
A motion was made by Commissioner Ames, and seconded by Commissioner
Bennett, to recommend approval to City Council for a Final Plat creating two (2)
lots, generally located north of Brown Street extending to SH 78 and west of
Eubanks Lane. Motion carried 7 — 0.
PUBLIC HEARING
1. Hold a Public Hearing and consider a recommendation to City
Council regarding an amendment to Zoning Ordinance 2006-04,
Article 5, Section 5.1 (A): Amending Agricultural and Animal-
Related uses, establishing regulations specifying the location of
Animal Boarding Kennel with or without Outside Pens throughout
the city. Text Amendment
Ms. 011ie stated that the item is a text amendment. An applicant has approached
the city to open up a kennel in the Light Industrial (LI) District. Animal Boarding
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Kennel with outside pens is allowed by right in Heavy-Industrial zoning districts,
with an SUP in Agricultural 30 (AG/30) and Commercial Corridor (CC) Districts.
In 2006, the City implemented major revisions to Article 5 of the Zoning
Ordinance and the official Zoning Map. The Business Center (BC) District was
eliminated by creating the Heavy Industrial (HI) and Light Industrial (LI) Districts.
Although the use "Animal Boarding Kennel with Outside Pens" was not
specifically listed in the 1962 Zoning Ordinance, the use was allowed by right in
the B-2 and I Districts in the 1985 Zoning Ordinance.
The use is allowed by right in industrial districts throughout the Dallas metroplex
area, while not allowed or allowed with conditions in other areas.
The proposed text amendment designates the use by right with provisions of no
kennel shall be located within 50 feet of any property line, unless it is completely
enclosed and soundproofed so that no noise from the kennel is audible by any
bounding property line.
Commissioners discussed outside kennels and the noise level associated with
the kennels being outside. After the discussion, the consensus was to allow
inside/outside kennels within the Light Industrial District with Specific Use Permit.
Commissioner Kopchenko questioned the number of pens allowed on a tract of
land and number of animals allowed within a boarding pen. Commissioner
Onufreiczuk stated that the State regulates number of pens and Animal Control
regulates number of animals.
Chairman Larson opened the Public Hearing.
Mr. Greg Littrell, 124 Hooper, stated that he intends to submit for a grooming dog
facility, with option to indoor kennel.
Mr. Randy Helmberger, 1525 Bozman, stated that indoor kennel should be
allowed by right, and outside kennel allowed with Specific Use Permit.
Chairman Larson closed the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bennett, and seconded by Commissioner
Onufreiczuk, to recommend to the City Council a text amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance modifying Article 5, Section 5.1(a) to allow animal boarding with
indoor pens by right within Light Industrial Districts, and allow animal boarding
with outdoor pens within Light Industrial Districts with a Specific Use Permit.
Motion carried 6 — 1 (Commissioner Johnston opposing).
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ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Commissioner Onufreiczuk, and seconded by
Commissioner Johnston to adjourn the meeting at 8:16p.m. Motion carried 7 — 0.
Dennis Larson, Chairman
ATTEST:
Mary Bradley, Secretary
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AG E N DA REPORT
Public Hearing
Meeting Date: 10/16/07 Item Number: 1
Department: Planning
Prepared By: Jasen Haskins Zoning Case Number: Text Amendment
Setback and Patio Cover
Date Prepared: 9/18/07 Exhibits: Ordinance Comparison
Subject
Consider a recommendation to the City Council regarding an amendment to Zoning Ordinance Article 3 (Residential
District Regulations)as it relates to Yard Requirements.
Recommendation
Motion to recommend approval to the City Council regarding an amendment to Zoning Ordinance Article 3 (Residential
District Regulation).
Discussion
After careful review and consideration staff is recommending a change to the set-back requirements for non-enclosed
attached structures in residential districts. More specifically, a change in the ordinance is recommended to allow for the
construction of attached patio covers that may not otherwise be possible under the current ordinance. The current
ordinance does not take into consideration the multitude of residential homes that are built on or near the rear building set-
back lines. In addition, many of these homes are built with pre-poured concrete patios that extend from the main structure
into the rear yard set-back. Under the current ordinance no cover can be constructed over these patios without a variance.
Over the past several months numerous cases have come before the Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) requesting
variances to the ordinance for set back requirements in order to build a non-enclosed patio cover. In all of these cases the
requests were granted.
Therefore, the recommended revision is to insert the following paragraph into Subsection 4 (Additional Provisions) of
Sections 3.1, 3.2, and 3.3. that reads:
"Non-Enclosed attached patio covers shall be allowed to extend a maximum of 15 feet from the rear of the main
structure but no closer than 10 feet from the rear property line. In addition, maximum lot coverage cannot be
exceeded."
This change will allow the current setbacks that maintain spacing, aesthetics, safety, and consistency within Wylie
neighborhoods to remain while allowing for certain building additions that citizens have requested.
As part of the amendment staff is also recommending the addition of maximum lot coverage to all residential districts
except Multifamily. The recommended coverage ranges from 45-60% depending on the zoning district. Because patio
covers are a part of the main structure they are included when calculating maximum lot coverage. This addition would
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limit excessively large patio covers while still allowing for flexibility in design and placement. This additional amendment
also makes Wylie consistent with other nearby cities yet conforms with the Comprehensive Plan in providing adequate
open space (light, air and vegetation), which includes impervious surfaces consistent with preserving that rural &
suburban character of Wyle.
This amendment does not allow for patios to be permanently enclosed and/or serve as an occupied inhabitable space. If
the property owner wishes to initially, or at a later date build a permanently enclosed patio, the current setback
requirements for that property must be met or the property owner must obtain a variance from ZBA in accordance with
Article 8, Section 8.4 of the current Zoning Ordinance prior to any construction and permits being issued.
In summary, all ZBA cases regarding set-backs and patio covers this year have been granted. The revised ordinance
would negate the need for all but one of these cases. The revised ordinance would also allow for citizens to efficiently and
effectively cover portions of their back yards. The proposed ordinance revisions would be keeping with the intent of the
current ordinance, maintains safety and aesthetics, and potentially reduce energy use by limiting direct sunlight exposure
into homes.
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ARTICLE 3 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS
SECTION 3.1 LOW-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
The Comprehensive Master Plan calls for the establishment of low-density residential areas
throughout Wylie in order to preserve and replicate the rural environment. These districts provide
for very low density residential development and agricultural uses which will preserve the rural
amenities and character.
A. Agricultural District(AG/30)
1. Purpose: Land within Wylie which is presently used for agricultural purposes and to
which urban services may not yet be available should continue to be used for such
agricultural purposes until needed for urban purposes in conformity with the City's
Comprehensive Master Plan. Livestock may be maintained indoors and outdoors within
the Agricultural District. It is anticipated that lands currently zoned and used for
agricultural purposes will eventually be used for more urban purposes as the City
develops.Newly annexed areas that are predominantly used for agricultural purposes will
be zoned as an agricultural district until other zoning is required.
2. Permitted Uses: See Use Chart in Article 5, Section 5.1.
3. Development Standards: Following are the yard, lot and space requirements for the
Agricultural District, including density,height, lot and unit size.
ARTICLE 3: RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS
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Figure 3-1 -Agricultural District(AG/30)
Lot Size
Lot Area(sq. ft.) Minimum 2 acres
Lot Width(feet) 200
Lot width of corner Lots (feet) 230
Lot Depth(feet) 300
Lot Depth of Double Front Lots (feet) 300
Dwelling Regulations
Minimum Square Footage 3,000
Design Standards Level of Achievement See Section 3.4 Residential Design Standards
Yard Requirements—Main Structures
Front Yard(feet) 50
Side Yard(feet) 20
Side Yard of Corner Lots (feet) 50
Side Yard of allowable nonresidential use (feet) 30
Rear Yard(feet) 50
Rear Yard Double Front Lots(feet) 50
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Height of Structures
Main Structure (feet) 40
Accessory Structure (feet) 20
4. Additional Provisions:
a. Refer to additional requirements in Article 7, General Development Regulations.
b. A minimum separation of 100 feet between agricultural buildings and dwelling units
on the same lot shall be maintained. Agricultural buildings for the purpose of this
provision means those buildings used of the raising of crops or animals, or for the
storage of agricultural equipment, supplies, or products.
c. A minimum setback of 100 feet from the property line shall be provided for any
agricultural building.
d. Accessory structures on lots greater than 5 acres in area do not have to be behind the
rear building line of the main structure.
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B. Single Family-1 Acre District(SF-1A/30)
1. Purpose: SF-1A/30 is a single family residential district for detached houses on
individual lots and requiring a minimum lot size of 1 acre. The cultivation of agricultural
crops are allowed but no livestock is allowed.
2. Permitted Uses: See Use Chart in Article 5, Section 5.1.
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3. Development Standards: Following are the yard, lot and space requirements for the
Single Family— 1 Acre District, including density,height, lot and unit size.
ARTICLE 3: RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS
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Figure 3-2 - Single Family 1 Acre District(SF-1A/30)
Lot Size
Lot Area(sq. ft.) Minimum 1 acre
Lot Width(feet) 150
Lot width of corner Lots (feet) 175
Lot Depth(feet) 200
Lot Depth of Double Front Lots (feet) 200
Dwelling Regulations
Minimum Square Footage 3,000
Design Standards Level of Achievement See Section 3.4 Residential Design Standards
Yard Requirements—Main Structures
Front Yard(feet) 90
Side Yard(feet) 20
Side Yard of Corner Lots (feet) 40
Side Yard of allowable nonresidential use (feet) 30
Rear Yard(feet) 50
Rear Yard Double Front Lots(feet) 50
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Height of Structures
Main Structure (feet) 40
Accessory Structure (feet) 20
4. Additional Provisions:
a. Refer to additional requirements in Article 7, General Development Regulations.
b. A minimum separation of 100 feet between agricultural buildings and dwelling units
on the same lot shall be maintained. Agricultural buildings for the purpose of this
provision means those buildings used of the raising of crops, or for the storage of
agricultural equipment, supplies, or products.
c. A minimum setback of 100 feet from the property line shall be provided for any
agricultural building.
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SECTION 3.2 MEDIUM-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
The Comprehensive Master Plan calls for the development of medium-density residential areas to
provide housing for most of the community's population. These districts allow for single family,
detached housing on larger lots with wide setbacks in order to replicate Wylie's historic
character..
A. Single Family-20 District(SF-2 0/2 6)
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1. Purpose: SF-20/26 is a single family residential district allowing detached houses on
individual lots and requiring a minimum lot size of 20,000 square feet.
2. Permitted Uses: See Use Chart in Article 5, Section 5.1.
3. Development Standards: Following are the yard, lot and space requirements for the
Single Family-20/26 District, including density,height, lot and unit size.
Figure 3-4 -Single Family 20 District(SF-20/26)
Lot Size
Lot Area(sq. ft.) 20,000
Lot Width(feet) 100
Lot width of corner Lots (feet) 115
Lot Depth(feet) 150
Lot Depth of Double Front Lots (feet) 170
Dwelling Regulations
Minimum Square Footage 2,600
Design Standards Level of Achievement See Section 3.4 Residential Design Standards
Yard Requirements—Main Structures
Front Yard(feet) 30
Side Yard(feet) 15
Side Yard of Corner Lots (feet) 30
Side Yard of allowable nonresidential use (feet) 30
Rear Yard(feet) 30
Rear Yard Double Front Lots(feet) 50
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Height of Structures
Main Structure (feet) 40
Accessory Structure (feet) 14
ARTICLE 3: RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS
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B. Single Family-10 District(SF-10/24)
1. Purpose: SF-10/24 is a single family residential district allowing detached houses on
individual lots and requiring a minimum lot size of 10,000 square feet.
2. Permitted Uses: See Use Chart in Article 5, Section 5.1.
3. Development Standards: Following are the yard, lot and space requirements for the
Single Family-10/24 District, including density,height, lot and unit size.
ARTICLE 3: RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS
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Figure 3-5-Single Family 10 District(SF-10/24)
Lot Size
Lot Area(sq. ft.) 10,000
Lot Width(feet) 75
Lot width of corner Lots (feet) 90
Lot Depth(feet) 100
Lot Depth of Double Front Lots (feet) 120
Dwelling Regulations
Minimum Square Footage 2,400
Design Standards Level of Achievement See Section 3.4 Residential Design Standards
Yard Requirements—Main Structures
Front Yard(feet) 25
Side Yard(feet) 10
Side Yard of Corner Lots (feet) 25
Side Yard of allowable nonresidential use (feet) 30
Rear Yard(feet) 25
Rear Yard Double Front Lots(feet) 45
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Height of Structures
Main Structure (feet 40
Accessory Structure (feet) 14
Additional Provisions:
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Section 3.3 HIGH-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
High-density residential uses provide smaller-sized housing for entry-and exit-sized families as
well as support business.
A. Townhouse District(TH)
1. Purpose: The TH district is a single family residential district allowing between 2 and 7
attached houses on individual lots and requiring a minimum lot size of 3,000 square feet.
The Townhouse District is intended to provide flexibility for development of properties
that are providing open space,preserving natural areas of value, or avoiding areas with
environmental hazards.
2. Permitted Uses: See Use Chart in Article 5, Section 5.1.
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3. Development Standards: Following are the yard, lot and space requirements for the
Townhouse District, including density, height, lot and unit size.
ARTICLE 3: RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS
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Figure 3-7-Townhouse District(TH)
Lot Size
Lot Area(sq. ft.) 3,500 - exterior w/side yards
3,000 - interior w/no side yards
Lot Width(feet) 30
Lot width of corner Lots (feet) 45
Lot Depth(feet) 100
Lot Depth of Double Front Lots (feet) 120
Dwelling Regulations
Minimum Square Footage 1,000 -Duplex(2 dwellings)
1,200- others (3+dwellings)
Design Standards Level of Achievement See Section 3.4 Residential Design Standards
Yard Requirements—Main Structures
Front Yard(feet) 20
Side Yard(feet) 0 for interior 0 or 5 for exterior
Side Yard of Corner Lots (feet) 15
Side Yard of allowable nonresidential use (feet) NA
Rear Yard(feet) 25
Rear Yard Double Front Lots(feet) 45
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Height of Structures
Main Structure (feet 40
Accessory Structure (feet) 14
4. Additional Provisions:
Refer to additional requirements in Article 7, General Development Regulations.
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B. Multifamily District(MF)
1. Purpose: The MF district allows for high density residential development immediately
adjacent to shopping and activity centers. The Multifamily District provides for the
development of smaller, attached dwelling units on the same lot. Dwellings may be
placed in one or more buildings and multiple buildings may be developed on the same
lot.
2. Permitted Uses: See Use Chart in Article 5, Section 5.1.
3. Development Standards: Following are the yard, lot and space requirements for the
Multifamily District, including density,height, lot and unit size.
ARTICLE 3: RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS
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Figure 3-8-Multifamily District(MF)
Lot Size
Lot Area(sq. ft.) 43,560
Lot Width(feet) 100 at street with length—width ratio of 1:3 or
less
Lot width of corner Lots (feet) NA
Lot Depth(feet) 150 with length—width ratio of 1:3 or less
Lot Depth of Double Front Lots (feet) NA
Dwelling Regulations
Minimum Square Footage EF- 750 sf; 1 BR- 900 sf; 2 BR- 1,000
sf; 3 BR— 1,200 sf
Maximum Density 15 Dwelling Units/Gross Acre
Building Separation between detached buildings (feet) 20 or height of building,whichever is greater.
Design Standards Level of Achievement See Section 3.4 Residential Design Standards
Yard Requirements—Main Structures
Front Yard(feet) 30 from any street frontage
Side Yard(feet) 20 from any interior lot line
Side Yard of Corner Lots (feet) NA
Side Yard of allowable nonresidential use (feet) NA
Rear Yard(feet) 20 from any interior lot line
Rear Yard Double Front Lots (feet) NA
Height of Structures
Main Structure (feet 40
Accessory Structure (feet) 14
4. Additional Provisions: Refer to additional requirements in Article 7, General
Development Regulations.
C. Manufactured Home District(MH)
1. Purpose: The Manufactured Home District allows for manufactured home subdivisions,
where each dwelling is located on an individual lot.
2. Permitted Uses: See Use Chart in Article 5, Section 5.1.
3. Development Standards: Following are yard, lot and space requirements for
Manufactured Home District, including density, lot, height and unit size.
ARTICLE 3: RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS
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Figure 3-9-Manufactured Home Subdivision(MH)
Lot Size
Minimum Area for the Subdivision 2 acres
Lot Area(sq. ft.) 7,200
Lot Width(feet) 60
Lot width of corner Lots (feet) 70
Lot Depth(feet) 100
Lot Depth of Double Front Lots (feet) 120
Dwelling Regulations
Minimum Square Footage 1,000
Design Standards Level of Achievement See Section 3.4 Residential Design Standards
Yard Requirements—Main Structures
Front Yard(feet) 25
Side Yard(feet) 10
Side Yard of Corner Lots (feet) 20
Side Yard of allowable nonresidential use (feet) NA
Rear Yard(feet) 25
Rear Yard Double Front Lots(feet) 40
ot over. 0%
Height of Structures
Main Structure (feet 30
Accessory Structure (feet) 14
4. Additional Provisions for Manufactured Home Subdivisions:
a. Refer to additional requirements in Article 7, General Development Regulations.
b. Manufactured housing design and construction will comply with manufactured
housing construction and safety standards published by the department of housing
and urban development pursuant to the requirements of the Texas Manufactured
Housing Standards Act(Chapter 1201, Texas Occupational Code as it exists or may
be amended) and all manufactured housing will be subject to inspection by the
building official.
c. All manufactured housing within a subdivision shall be set on a solid slab structure
or pier and beam foundation.Additional rooms in any dwellings, such as enclosed
porches, etc., shall be constructed on a solid slab.
d. Accessory buildings will be either manufactured or constructed in accordance with
city codes.
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Setback and Patio Cover Ordinance Comparison
Comparable Lot Patio Cover
Front Side Rear District Coverage Ordinance
Wylie 25 10 25 SF-10/24 None No special patio cover regulations
Allen 25 10% 15 R-4 55% May extend 10' into setback
Plano 30 7.5 10 SF-9 45% No special patio cover regulations
McKinney 25 10 25 RS-84 35% No special patio cover regulations
Garland 30 7.5 10 SF-10 40% No special patio cover regulations
Richardson 30 7 25 R-1250-M 32% 3' if attached 'carport'
Rowlett 25 7.5 20 SF-10 45% No special patio cover regulations
Rockwall 20 6 10 SF-10 45% No special patio cover regulations