HomeMy WebLinkAbout758 09-27-1983ORDINANCE NO. 758
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 347, SAME BEING THE
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EULESS,
TEXAS, BY INSERTING A NEW ZONING DISTRICT AND OTHER
NECESSARY PROVISIONS FOR THE ACCOMMODATION OF SINGLE
FAMILY ATTACHED DWELLING; DELETING PROVISIONS FOR SAID
USE FROM THE "R -2" ZONING DISTRICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE, PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION THEREOF AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council has received the request of the Planning and Zoning
Commission concerning the creation of a new zoning district for the provision of single family
attached dwelling separated from the existing "R -2" district; and
WHEREAS, notice has been published of the time and place of a public hearing held before
the City Council concerning the suggested changes herein made, which public hearing has been
duly held; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the amendment to the Comprehensive
Zoning Ordinance herein made is in the best interest of the health, safety and general welfare
of the citizens of the City of Euless;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EULESS, TEXAS:
That Section 3 -100, "OFFICIAL ZONING MAP; ZONING DISTRICT LISTING ", of the
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, be amended to read as follows:
3 -100 OFFICIAL ZONING MAP. The City of Euless is hereby divided into twelve (12) zones,
or districts, as shown on the Official Zoning Map which, together with all explanatory
matter thereon, is hereby adopted by reference and declared a part of this
ordinance. The zones, or districts, hereby established are and shall be known and
cited as:
ZONING DISTRICTS
ABBREVIATED DESIGNATION ZONING DISTRICT NAME
11R -1"
Single Family Dwelling District
"R -IA"
Single Family Attached Dwelling District
11R -2"
Two Family Dwelling District
"R -3"
Low Density Multiple Family Dwelling District
11R -4"
Medium Density Multiple Family Dwelling District
11R -5"
High Density Multiple Family Dwelling District
1IC -1"
Neighborhood Business District
"C -2"
Community Business District
"L -1"
Limited Industrial District
"I -1"
Light Industrial District
11I -2"
Heavy Industrial District
"MH"
Mobile Home Dwelling District
"SP"
Specific Use Permit District
"PD"
Planned Development District
II.
That Section 5, "PURPOSE OF ZONING DISTRICTS ", of the Comprehensive Zoning
Ordinance, be amended by inserting the following subsection:
5 -101.5 "R-IA", Single Family Attached Dwelling District:
This district is intended to be composed primarily of single family dwelling
units attached on one side to another single family dwelling unit. It is
intended to offer the opportunity for the ownership of a single dwelling,
with its corresponding lot, that is attached to another. Such developments
offer the ability to develop at a higher density without altering the ethics
of a single family development nor unduly limiting such developments to
rental units.
IIl.
That Section 7, 'REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO SPECIFIC DISTRICTS ", of the
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, be amended by inserting the following subsections:
7 -150 "R -IA" Single Family Attached Dwelling District:
The "R -IA" Single Family Attached Dwelling District shall be subject to all
ordinances and regulations applicable to the "R -1" Single Family Detached Dwelling
District except as herein provided.
7 -151 Uses Permitted
(1) Any use permitted in an "R -1" Dwelling District.
(2) Two (2) Single Family Attached Dwellings.
(3) Accessory buildings.
(4) Home occupations (See Section 7 -1300 (21)).
(5) A one family garage apartment is permitted when located not less than eighty
(80) feet from the front line, nor less than five (5) feet from either side line,
provided, however, that all accessory buildings including the one - family garage
apartment shall occupy in excess of fifty (50) percent of the minimum required
rear yard in the case of a one -story building or forty (40) percent in the case
of a two -story building. A one - family garage apartment shall not be permitted
in conjunction with another dwelling on the same lot designed for more than
two families.
ORDINANCE NO. 758 , PAGE TWO OF SEVEN
7 -152 Area Requirements
(1) Front Yard. There shall be a front yard for every structure in the "R -IA"
Dwelling District having a depth of not less than twenty -five feet (25') from
the property line to the face of the building. No covered porch, covered
terrace, or attached accessory building shall project into any required front
yard space.
(2) Rear Yard. There shall be a rear yard for every structure in the "R -IA"
Dwelling District which shall have a depth of not less than fifteen feet (15')
measured from the back of the structure to the rear property line; provided,
however, that where such rear yard abuts an alley, the required rear yard may
be measured from the centerline of such alley.
(3) Side Yards. There shall be one (1) side yard for each Single Family Attached
Unit in the "R -1A" Dwelling District, one on each side of such structure. No
side yard shall be less than ten feet (109. No covered porch, covered terrace,
or attached accessory building shall project into required side yard, except for
ordinary projections of sills, belt courses, cornices, etc.; but in no case shall
any such projection exceed twenty -four inches (24 ").
(4) Lot Area. The minimum area of any lot used in the "R -IA" Dwelling District
shall be 3,750 square feet.
(5) Lot Widths. The minimum lot width shall be thirty -two feet (32') at the
required building line.
(6) Lot Coverage. The combined area of the main building and accessory buildings
shall not cover more than fifty percent (50 %) of the total area of any lot in
the "R -1A" Dwelling District.
(7) Exterior Construction Requirements. All dwellings and accessory buildings
erected in the "R -1A" Dwelling District shall have eighty percent (80 %) masonry
veneers on all exterior wall elevations, except the rear exterior wall elevation.
The required eighty percent (80 %) masonry veneer requirement shall be
calculated by finding eighty percent (80 %) of the area that describes the
exterior wall elevation, exclusive of windows and doors and inclusive of any
appendages to the wall.
(8) Interior Construction Requirements. The common walls in any single family
attached dwelling shall be constructed as a double wall unit that meets a two
(2) hour fire rating and has an approved soundboard integrated between wall
studs that are staggered and offset along either side of such soundboard. Such
double wall unit shall be constructed in its entirety to the roof deck and shall
meet the requriements of the Euless Building Code.
(9) Floor Area. Every single family attached dwelling unit erected, constructed,
or altered in the "R -1A" Dwelling District shall have a floor area, excluding
basements, open or screened porches, and garages, of not less than 1,100 square
feet for each family.
ORDINANCE NO. 758 , PAGE THREE OF SEVEN
7 -153 Height ,Limit
No building in the "R -1A" Dwelling District shall exceed the height of thirty -five (35)
feet or two and one -half (2 1/2) stories; however, one family detached dwellings may
be increased in height not more than ten (10) feet when two side yards of not less
than fifteen (15) feet each are provided.
7 -154 Off - Street Parki
There shall be provided in connection with every use permitted in the "R -1A"
Dwelling District, off - street parking area in accordance with the provisions
established for the R -2 District in SECTION 8.
7 -155 Signs
Permitted signs in the "R -IA" Dwelling District shall be the same as for the R -2
Dwelling District, as specified by the regulations of SECTION 9.
10
That Section 7 -200, "R -2, TWO - FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT ", of the Comprehensive
Zoning Ordinance, be amended by striking out all provisions concerning "Single Family Attached
Dwellings ", re- numbering and amending the remaining subsections to read as follows:
7 -200 "R -2" TWO FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT:
The following uses shall apply in all "R -2" Two Family Dwelling Districts:
7 -201 Uses Permitted
(1) Any use permitted in an "R -1" Dwelling District.
(2) Single- family attached dwellings.
(3) Two - family dwelling (duplexes).
(4) Accessory buildings.
(5) Home occupations (See Section 7 -1300 (20).
(6) A one family garage apartment is permitted when located not less than eighty
(80) feet from the front property line, nor less than five (5) feet from either
side property line, provided, however, that all accessory buildings including the
one family garage apartment shall not occupy in excess of fifty (50) percent of
the minimum required rear yard in the case of a one -story building or forty (40)
percent in the case of a two -story building. A one family garage apartment
shall not be permitted in conjunction with another dwelling on the same lot
designed for more than two families.
ORDINANCE NO. 758 , PAGE FOUR OF SEVEN
7 -202 Area Requirements
(1) Front Yard. There shall be a front yard for every structure in the "R -2"
Dwelling District having a depth of not less than twenty -five (25) feet from the
property line to the face of the building. No covered porch, covered terrace,
or attached accessory building shall project into any required front yard space.
(2) Rear Yard. There shall be a rear yard for every structure in the "R -2"
Dwelling District which shall have a depth of not less than fifteen (15) feet
measured from the back of the structure to the rear property line; provided,
however, that where such rear yard abuts an alley, the required rear yard may
be measured from the centerline of such alley.
(3) Side Yards. There shall be two (2) side yards for each duplex in the "R -2"
Dwelling District, one on each side of such structure. No side yard shall be
less than five (5) feet. No covered porch, covered terrace, or attached
accessory building shall project into required side yard, except for ordinary
projections of sills, belt courses, cornices, etc.; but in no case shall any such
projection exceed twenty -four (24) inches.
(4) Lot Area. The minimum area of any lot used for duplexes in the "R -2"
Dwelling District shall be 7,500 square feet.
(5) Lot Width. The minimum lot width shall be sixty -five (65) feet at the required
building line.
(6) Lot Coverage. The combined area of the main building and accessory buildings
shall not cover more than fifty (50) percent of the total area of any lot in the
"R -2" Dwelling District.
(7) Construction Requirements. All dwellings and accessory buildings erected in
the "R -2" Dwelling District shall have eighty percent (80 %) masonry veneers on
all exterior wall elevations, except the rear exterior wall elevation. The
required eighty percent (80 %) masonry veneer requirement shall be calculated
by finding eighty percent (80 %) of the area that describes the exterior wall
elevation, exclusive of windows and doors and inclusive of any appendages to
the wall.
(8) Floor Area. Every two family dwelling hereafter erected, constructed or
altered in "R -2" Dwelling District shall have a floor area, excluding basements,
open and screened porches, and garages, of not less than 850 square feet for
each family.
7 -203 Height Limit
No building in the "R -2" Dwelling District shall exceed the height of thirty -five (35)
feet or two and one -half (2 1/2) stories, however, one family detached dwellings may
be increased in height not more than ten (10) feet when two side yards of not less
than fifteen (15) feet each are provided.
ORDINANCE NO. 758 , PAGE FIVE OF SEVEN
7 -204 Off- Street Parking
There shall be provided in connection with every use permitted in the "R -2" Dwelling
District, off - street parking area in accordance with the provisions of SECTION 8.
7 -205 Signs
Permitted signs in the "R -2" Dwelling District shall be in accordance with the
regulations in SECTION 9.
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Severability Clause. 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 unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of
any court or competent jurisdiction, such unconstitutionality shall not affect any of
the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs and sections of this ordinance,
since the same would have been enacted by the City Council without the
incorporation in this ordinance of any such unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence,
paragraph or section.
VI
Penalty for Violation. Any person, firm, or corporation violating the terms and
provisions of this ordinance, or the amendments to the City of Euless Charter hereby
made, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall
be liable to a fine in an amount not to exceed Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00), and
each day such violation shall be permitted to exist shall constitute a separate
offense, as provided by Ordinance No. 347, and subsequent amendments to the Euless
City Charter and the Statutes of the State of Texas.
VII.
Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage as provided by the Euless City Charter and the laws of the State of Texas.
PRESENTED AND GIVEN FIRST READING at a called meeting of the Euless City
Council on the 13th day of September—, 1983, by a vote of 5 ayes, 0 nays,
and 0 abstentions.
ORDINANCE NO. 758 , PAGE SIX OF SEVEN
QIVEN SECOND READING, PASSED AND APPROVED at a regular meeting of the
Euless' City Council on the 27th day of S.t'ntemberr , 1983, by 2 vote 'of -ayes,
nays, and e abstentions.
APPROVED:
Harold D. Samuels, Mayor
ATTEST:
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APPROVED S TO FORM:
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APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
James Knight, City Engineer
ORDINANCE NO. 75X , PAGE SEVEN OF SEVEN