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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances (O-99-1165)-06/15/1999 ORDINANCE 0-99-1165 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS, TO ESTABLISH REGULATIONS FOR THE APPROVAL OF RESIDENTIAL CARPORTS BY A SPECIAL USE PERMIT IN ZONING DISTRICTS WHICH PERMIT SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS; PROVIDING A PENALTY AND AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION. WHEREAS, the City of Colleyville has proposed regulations for the placement of carports in certain zoning districts; and, WHEREAS, notice of public hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission was published in a newspaper of general circulation in Colleyville at least 10 days before such hearing; and, WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing before the City Council was published in a newspaper of general circulation in Colleyville at least 15 days before such hearing; and, WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council have determined the need to establish regulations for carports in the City of Colleyville, Texas; and, WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion that the zoning regulation change herein effectuated furthers the purpose of zoning as set forth in the Zoning Ordinance and is in the best interest of the citizens of the City of Colleyville. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS: Sec. 1. THAT Section 24.2 Accessory Buildings, of Ordinance 0-77-248, as amended, is hereby re-titled to "Accessory Buildings and Residential Carport Regulations." Sec. 2. THAT Section 24.2 Accessory Buildings and Residential Carport Regulations, of Ordinance 0-77-248, as amended, is hereby amended to insert the following new paragraph 24.2 c. to read as follows: 24.2 c. Residential Carport Requlations Carports located in zoning districts which permit single family residential dwellings shall comply with the regulations contained in this section. 1) Approval by Special Use Permit Only: In accordance with the Special Use Permit procedures contained in Section 33 of these zoning regulations, the City Council may approve a request for a Special Use Permit to construct a carport in a zoning district that permits single family residential dwellings. Ordinance 0,99,1165 Page 2 of 4 2) Carport Standards: A carport shall comply with the following regulations, unless the City Council in approving a Special Use Permit for a carport has imposed other requirements necessary in the particular case to protect the public interests. (a) Size: A carport shall not exceed 480 square feet in area. The longest dimension on a carport shall not exceed 24 feet. (b) Height: A carport shall not exceed a maximum height of 15 feet. The height shall be measured from the finished grade to the highest point of the roof. (c) Setbacks: I. A carport located within ten (10) feet of the principal building shall comply with the front, side and rear yard setbacks of the zoning district. The distance shall be measured between the two closest points of the carport and principal building. II. A carport located 10 feet or more from a principal building may extend into a required side yard, provided all of the following conditions are satisfied: (1) every part of such carport is unenclosed except for necessary structural supports; (2) no part of the carport is less than five (5) feet from a side or rear lot line, and (3) the carport is located completely within the rear yard area as defined in these zoning regulations. (d) Maximum Number Per Lot: one (e) Paving and Street Access: The parking area of a carport shall be paved not less than nine feet (9') by eighteen feet (18') and provide access to a public street right-of-way. Said access shall be a minimum of nine feet (9') in width and paved. All paved surfaces shall be either concrete, asphalt or pave-stone. (f) Design Criteria: I. Roof - Carports shall have a pitched roof of at least 2: 12. Flat roofs shall be prohibited. II. Posts - Posts shall be constructed of brick, stone or decorative metal, such as metal lattice. For purpose of this requirement, decorative metal shall consist of twenty-five (25) percent opaque surfaces. The Ordinance 0,99,1165 Page 3 of 4 dimension of each post as viewed from each primary elevation shall not be less than twelve inches (12") or more than forty-eight inches (48"). Any carport with two or more elevations that exceed the 48- inch criteria shall be considered an accessory building and be regulated as such. Wooden posts shall be prohibited. (g) Adequacy of Plans and Specifications: The applicant requesting a Special Use Permit to construct a carport shall submit plans and specifications of the proposed carport for review. Said plans and specifications shall contain sufficient information to allow the City Council to determine that the proposed carport complies with these regulations and the City Council may require additional information when necessary to clarify the applicant's request. At a minimum, the drawings shall contain a plot plan, elevation views and a description of the construction materials. Sec. 3. THAT Section 24.7.d. of Ordinance 0-77-248, as amended, pertaining to the projection of porte-cochere's, carports, and canopies into required yards be hereby amended to read as follows: d. A porte-cochere or canopy may project into a required side yard, provided every part of such porte-cochere or canopy is unenclosed except for necessary structural supports, and not less than five (5) feet from any side lot line. Sec. 4. THAT Section 38.2.1, of Ordinance 0-77-248, as amended, the definition of an Accessory Building or Use, is hereby amended to read as follows: 1) Accessory Building or Use - A subordinate building enclosed on three or more sides, but not a carport, having a use customarily incident to and located on the same lot occupied by the principal building, or a use customarily incident to the main or principal use of the property. A building housing an accessory use is considered an integral part of the principal building when it has any part of a wall in common with the principal building, or is under an extension of the main roof and designed as an integral part of the main building. Sec. 5. THAT Section 38.2.58, of Ordinance 0-77-248, as amended, the definition of a Main Building, is hereby amended to read as follows: 58)Principal Building - The building or buildings on a lot which are occupied by the primary use. Sec. 6. THAT Section 38, DEFINITIONS, of Ordinance 0-77-248, as amended, be hereby amended to insert the following new definitions and the remaining definitions be renumbered or re-alphabetized accordingly: Ordinance 0,99,1165 Page 4 of 4 Carport, A structure or part thereof, but not an accessory building, either detached or attached to a principal building, and which is open on two or more sides, consisting of a roof and either walls or columns for the purpose of temporary parking of vehicles, boats or trailers. Porte-cochere, A roof-like structure usually extending over a circular driveway at the entrance of a building, which provides an entrance and an exit for automotive vehicles. A porte-cochere is generally designed as an integral part of the principal structure, is not used for the storage of automotive vehicles, and differs from a carport. Sec. 7. THAT any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this ordinance as read together with the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Colleyville shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined a sum not to exceed Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00). Each and every day such violation continues shall constitute a separate offense and shall be punishable as such. Sec. 8. THAT the City Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to cause publication of the descriptive caption and penalty clause hereof as an alternative method of publication provided by law. AND IT IS SO ORDERED. day of l )u.n.e.. I~ The first reading and public hearing being conducted on the 1999. Th~ second reading and public hearing being conducted on the JS~ \ )U fl..t , 1999. - day of , ~ an Harris, CMC ity Secretary CITY OF COLLEYVILLE t:::J n, / Dokna Arp ~ Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: l[~ City Attorney