The effect of this Section as more specifically set forth herein, is: 1. Adult Lounge means an adult cabaret that serves alcoholic beverages. The character of these developments is residential neighborhoods, protected from incompatible uses, and is provided with necessary and adequate facilities and services. The number of dwelling units allowed per the base zoning district multiplied by the total site acreage. Engineer. The Letter of Regulatory Compliance certifies that specific uses of land and any new development is in compliance with the requirements of these development regulations. D. Building Height Restriction. A place of business operated for the retail sale of products, services, or entertainment. Table 3-4: Summary of Required Public Hearings, Appeal of Denial of Building Permit (sign-related). Section 3282.8 (g). B. Low Density Residential (SF1). It is a violation of the Chapter to allow a covered message to bleed or show through the paint or covering. It is conveyed to waterways through natural processes, such as rainfall, storm runoff, or groundwater seepage rather than by deliberate discharge. Reductions of buffer width more than fifty percent (50%) shall not be considered without written approval from the adjoining property owners, and only upon written approval by the City Council. The notice may specify a reasonable time for compliance with this Code. Existing Sign. All land lying within an area which that [sic] drains into a river, river system, or other water course. 4. Consult the Williamson County Health Department for further information. Recommendations regarding Preliminary Plat approval shall be made by the Planning and Zoning Commission. This district is intended to provide land for manufacturing and industrial activities with generation of nuisance characteristics greater than activities permitted in the C3 and I1 districts. 3. Caliper. A master sign plan shall be required for all multiple-tenant buildings, PUDs, and all multibuilding or multioccupant commercial developments before any signs for such development may be erected on the property. The parties may suggest persons, organizations or governmental units that should be requested to participate. The parkland shall be dedicated to the city by general warranty deed, and acceptable evidence of clear title and evidence that all taxes have been paid shall be furnished by the city. F. Any water storage device existing at the date of this adoption would be non-conforming and would be precluded from restoring any type of signage upon repainting of the water storage device. The permit will not be approved unless the lot has direct access to an improved public street, private street, or an approved public way, and connected by improved public street to an improved public thoroughfare. H. Reinstatement of a lapsed approval shall require the applicant to pursue the same submittal and to obtain approval as an original application. The purpose of this district is to provide for development of quality multiple-family living in a moderately dense setting, at a density not to exceed 10 units per acre. Geographic Information System (GIS). The impervious cover standards are essential in order to manage or avoid the adverse problems of excessive quantity and degraded quality of urban stormwater runoff, increased erosion of downstream channels and waterways, reduced interception and absorption of rainfall and runoff by the soil and vegetative cover, increased reradiating of excessive heat from large pavement surfaces, and other related problems that can arise as a result of intensive urban development. F. The Parks and Recreation Board will review the application or park-related project or policy, the Managers report, and make recommendations to the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council based on the Parks and Recreation Plan set forth in the Comprehensive Plan, or other subsequent plans that are developed related to parks and recreation. Typical uses include auto rental agencies, trailer rental agencies, and taxicab parking and dispatching. The lowest floor of the lowest enclosed area of a building or structure, including the basement. To engage in any development, use, construction, remodeling, or other activity of any nature in any way inconsistent with any approved plan, plat, permit, certificate, or other form of authorization granted by the City for such activity. Utility. Accordingly, it appears that the provision of parks can best be accomplished in conjunction with the platting and development of new residential areas, which increase the need for parkland and whose residents will be direct beneficiaries of the provision of such parkland. New developments or improvements of existing developments should consult the City of Liberty Hill or appropriate wastewater utility service provider for compliance. Do not allow new off-premises signs. C. Legal Lot Verification Letter. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF RESIDENTIAL USE TYPES. A person who is the applicants father, mother, son, daughter, grandfather, grandmother, grandson, or granddaughter. Minor plats, amending plats, or replat may be approved by the City Administrator following an evaluation for plan compliance and technical compliance with this Code. Outdoor display and storage shall be allowed in nonresidential districts provided that the storage does not result in a safety hazard to subject property, adjacent property, pedestrians, or vehicles. BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES. G. Waivers. A. Applicability. Parking lots shall be designed in accordance with the City of Round Rock Transportation Criteria Manual, as amended. Existing on-premises advertising may be replaced with like size and structure, not to exceed the square footage and height of the original sign. In case of a rejection, the City Administrator shall specify in the rejection the sections of the Chapter or applicable plan with which the sign(s) is inconsistent. Off-Street Parking Space. The applicant used its property or filed an application as provided in Texas Local Government Code 43.002 prior to annexation by the City of Liberty Hill, and the regulations against which vested rights are claimed are not subject to an exemption as provided in Texas Local Government Code 43.002(c). There is a substantial change in circumstances relevant to the issues and/or facts considered during the original review of the application that might reasonably affect the decision-making bodys review of the relevant standards to the development described in the application; or, B. Such letter of credit or bonds shall be issued by a financial institution authorized to do business in the State of Texas. 6. D. Computation of Maximum Total Permitted Sign Area for a Zone Lot. Typical uses include banks, savings and loan institutions, loan and lending activities, and similar services. These Standards are minimum design standards. C. The BOA will be constituted and conduct all activities in accordance with the Code and all other applicable Codes, and any adopted Bylaws. The one- (1) year assurance period shall commence on the date of approval of final completion of the improvements by the City Administrator or his designee. 3. H. Responsibility for Final Action. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall forward its recommendation to the City Council, which is responsible for final action on the Preliminary Plat. Approval of Electric, Telephone and Telecommunications Plans, 6. A building or use that is all of the following: a) constructed or located on the same zoning as the main building, or use served, except as may be specifically provided elsewhere in this Ordinance; b) clearly incidental to, subordinate in purpose to, and serving the principal use; and c) either in the same ownership as the principal structure, building or use or is clearly operated and maintained solely for the comfort, convenience, necessity, or benefit of the occupants, employees, customers, or visitors of the principal use. Dwelling, Attached. Prior to submission of an application, a preapplication conference between the applicant and the City Administrator is recommended. The City may require the phasing of development and/or improvements to the systems so as to maintain adequate wastewater capacity. F. Variances from Floodplain or Stormwater Management Regulations. F. A replat does not itself constitute approval for development of the property. All sites above floodplains and away from them. Uplands Zone. After approval of an administrative plat, the subdivider shall notify the City Engineer within ten (10) days which of the following construction procedure(s) the subdivider proposes to follow: 1. C. Land Clearing and Modification. Stream Buffer. A. Action on Permit. When a TIA is required, the type and scope of the study shall be determined during a scoping meeting with the City Administrator or his designee. The CRZ is measured as one foot of radial distance outward from the trunk for every inch of the tree caliper, and may not be less than a radius of eight feet[.]. B. PDF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS - American Planning Association N. Chapter 245 of Texas Local Government Code adopted. MEDICAL OFFICES. A. Applicability. For this type of development, only one of the side yard setbacks may be waived for areas between housing units. Other Property. Unless otherwise indicated in the approved PUD development ordinance or PUD general development plan, the minimum requirements for each development shall be those stated in this Code for subdivisions and the requirements of the most restrictive standard zoning district in which designated uses are permitted. Freestanding signs may have more than one section, one of which may be changeable. Wireless Transmission Facilities are allowed, without a Conditional Use Permit, on existing towers or tanks, utility, lighting standard, sign support or other appropriate structures provided that the antenna or related equipment or structures do not exceed, by 10 feet, the lesser of the height of the structure or the height limits of the highest permitted structure in the district in which it is located. When two identical sign faces are placed back to back, so that both faces cannot be viewed from any point at the same time, and when such sign faces are part of the same sign structure and are not more than 42 inches apart, the sign area shall be computed by the measurement of one of the faces. If the accessory building is two hundred (200) square feet or less in area and eight (8) feet or less in height, then it shall be set back a minimum of three (3) feet from the property line. This number will be affected by Lot Standards in Table 5.1 [4-4]. The City Administrator may request additional relevant material prior to issuing the acknowledgement. The City shall not provide or connect City water, sewer, or other utility owned or licensed by the City to any property to which the provisions of this Code apply, unless and until the owner of the property, or its agent, is in compliance with the provisions of this Code. Transportation Facilities. Chapter 245 of the Texas Local Government Code, as adopted in 2001 by the 77th Legislature, Regular session is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference herein. The site plan shall indicate conformance with any applicable provisions of this Code. Lot sizes outside the City limits are also restricted by on-site wastewater treatment standards. A minimum width of six (6) and maximum width of twelve (12) feet shall be required for all walkways and sidewalks which require shared use by pedestrians and bicyclists. Unified Development Code Text Amendment. A yard extends along a lot line, and to a depth or width specified in the yard requirements for the zoning district in which such zoned area is located. Sediment. A type of Fiscal Surety that can be used to guarantee site improvements. 7. B. In accordance with Texas Local Government Code 211.009, the concurring vote of 75 percent of the members of the board is necessary to: 1. reverse an order, requirement, decision or determination of an administrative official[,], 2. decide in favor of an applicant on a matter on which the board is required to pass under a zoning requirement (Chapter 4 of this Code), or. The City Administrator is responsible for final action on Administrative Plat Reviews. The lines bounding a zoning area, as defined herein. Publicly maintained traffic-control devices. B. Outparcels may be the subject of a record plat or resubdivision provided the lot(s) created meet all requirements of the Ordinance Code [sic] prior to plat approval. A permanent or temporary sign affixed to a vehicle. Compliance with any additional site plan approval criteria required under Chapter 5 [6] of this Code, or any additional approval criteria for overlay districts, or any site plan approval criteria adopted as part of a neighborhood or special area plan. No signs shall be erected in the public right-of-way except in accordance with Section 6.12.05.J [sic] below. D. Potentially unfavorable effects or impacts on other existing or permitted uses on abutting sites, to the extent that such impacts exceed those which reasonably may result from use of the site by a permitted use. Residential Land Use Report Future Development Projects Under Review Resolution 2023-R-003 Public Improvement District Policies Recent Resolution Regarding Public Improvement Districts (PID) City of Round Rock Design and Construction Standards View All Contact Us 512-548-5519 Pay Online Utility Billing The City Administrator or the Councils designee shall provide clarification when uncertainty exists as to the current boundaries of districts as shown on the Official Zoning Map. Renewable Resource. D. Geometric Design. 2. PERSONAL SERVICES. The sum of the area of all building and Lots on the Zone Lot conforms to the maximum permitted sign area as determined by the formula for the zoning district in which the Lot is located. Vehicle Storage. The ETJ increases as population increases. 3. B. F. Safety and convenience of vehicular and pedestrian circulation in the vicinity, including traffic reasonably expected to be generated by the proposed use. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Context-sensitive design standards and landscaping are required to ensure a quality and enjoyable living environment. The subdivider may obtain a Letter of Regulatory Compliance from the City Administrator prior to commencing work on any development, and may be required to do so by the City as part of an application for another procedure. A supermajority requirement may be either simple or absolute[.]. A site or portion of a site located off of a public road devoted to the loading or unloading of motor vehicles or trailers, including loading berths, aisles, access drives, and landscaped areas. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS/OBS-79/3 1). A. A material, that does not allow infiltration. To the maximum extent feasible, pedestrians shall be separated from vehicles and bicycles. Landfills, Sanitary. More than one principal use may exist on a tract if done so completely in accordance with this Ordinance Code [sic]. Standards are mandatory when they are only enforceable within the city limits of Liberty Hill. That the development objectives of the property owner are or will be frustrated. Whenever the proposed developments share of the costs of a thoroughfare or traffic-control improvement needed to mitigate traffic generated by the development is less than one hundred percent (100%), the City in its sole discretion may do the following: A. participate in the excess costs; or. The City shall give written notice of violation to the responsible party or to the occupant of the premises if the responsible party is not known. 3. Prior to hearing or deciding an appeal of an administrative decision, the Chairperson of the Board of Adjustment (BOA) may request that the applicant and administrative official agree to mediation or other alternative form of resolution of the dispute prior to a public hearing. In such cases, the portable building must be located at a minimum distance of three (3) feet from the property line. Standard review periods may be extended by the City Administrator as described below when, in the opinion of the City Administrator, conditions beyond the Citys control exist that prevent the City Administrator, other administrative officials, or any final action authority from effectively reviewing and considering all applications in a timely manner. In granting a variance, the City Council shall first review the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and then shall prescribe only conditions that it deems not prejudicial to the public interest. Conversion or expansion of a residential structure to a nonresidential use must apply for and receive a site development permit prior to commencement of construction. Cemetery. FINANCIAL SERVICES. The allowable, proposed or existing number of dwelling units per acre within a defined and measurable area. Residential Sign. Land transitional between terrestrial and aquatic systems where the water table is usually at or near the surface or the land is covered by shallow water. A use providing consultation, diagnosis, therapeutic, preventative or corrective personal treatment services by doctors, dentists, medical and dental laboratories, physical therapists, optometrists, and similar practitioners of medical and healing arts for humans licensed for such practice by the State of Texas. That there are extraordinary or special conditions affecting the land involved such that strict application of the provisions of this Code will deprive the applicant of a reasonable use of its land. Typical uses include motion picture theaters, meeting halls, and dance halls. A copy of the notice will be filed at the Office of the City Administrator, where it will be available for public inspection during regular office hours. In many cases, the total number of units that can be placed on a site, after considering the land area needed to accommodate infrastructure and environmental factors (right-of-way, drainage, floodplains, steep slopes, impervious cover limitations, minimum lot size standards, yard setbacks, and maximum lot coverage) will be less than the amount based simply on the maximum development density. Notice of the decision by the City Council shall be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested to the permit holder of the variance or the special use permit. Restaurants are specifically excluded from this definition. The area of a sign face (which is also the sign area of a Wall Sign or other sign with only one face) shall be computed by means of the smallest square, circle, rectangle, triangle, or combination thereof, that will encompass the extreme limits of the writing, representation, emblem, or other display, together with any material or color forming an integral part of the background of the display or used to differentiate the sign from the backdrop or structure against which it is placed, but not including any supporting framework, bracing, or decorative fence or wall when such fence or wall otherwise meets Code regulations and is clearly incidental to the display itself. Accessory buildings on residential lots shall meet all front and side yard requirements for primary structures. To allow certain signs that are small, unobtrusive, and incidental to the principal use of the respective Lots on which they are located, subject to the substantive requirements of this Section, but without requirements for permits; 3. The use of site for two dwelling units, within a single building, other than a mobile home or modular home. Review and Approval. D. A decision to revoke a variance or special use permit shall be effective immediately. B. Floodway Map. These standards are understood to be the minimum acceptable and more rigorous standards may be required depending on the nature of the development. Suspended Sign. ADMINISTRATIVE AND BUSINESS OFFICES. The city has attempted to provide parks to serve the immediate recreational needs of residents near their homes, but it faces a severe shortage of local recreational space as new subdivisions are approved and the citys population grows. E. Profitability Not to Be Considered. Exception can be granted by the City Administrator if an acceptable replacement plan is provided. The Board of Adjustment (BOA) shall review Variance requests. Typical uses include office equipment and supply firms, small business machine repair shops, hotel equipment and supply firms. If the City Administrator determines the Administrative Plat does not meet the approval criteria, the applicant may request that the application be forwarded to the Planning and Zoning Commission for its review and for its recommendation to City Council, which will take final action. Typical uses include wholesale distributors, storage warehouses and moving and storage firms. Canopy Sign. Regulations on commercial development should be intelligently crafted, so as to encourage economic development by providing predictability, continuity, and protection for investments that would be enhanced by orderly and attractive growth. I. For ex., a 15-foot setback could be adjusted by +/- 1.5 feet. Preliminary Yield. When standards are in conflict, the more restrictive standard shall apply. The raising of fish or shellfish in any natural or manmade, enclosed or impounded, water body. The notice shall include a description of the violation, the date such violation was noted, instructions to contact the City Administrator to apply for a permit for the sign, if applicable, and the fine schedule if the notice is not heeded, refused or unclaimed. The Parks and Recreation Board shall be responsible for hearing and making recommendations to the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council on the following: Parks and Recreation Improvements and Amenities included with Park Land Dedications. Lot Width. COCKTAIL LOUNGE (BAR or TAVERN). Inflatable Sign. Unified Development Code Text Amendment. This number ONLY provides the maximum number of units allowed on the site. The criteria for determining conditions under this permit are described in Section 4.10. 2. BMPs [sic]. The following are wholesaling, storage and distribution use types: Limited Warehousing and Distribution. Upon completion of installation and construction of all required improvements, the landowner or developer may seek acceptance of all public improvements by the City by submitting the required number of copies of as-built plans and a one- (1-) year maintenance bond as specified in the terms and conditions above. The proposed ordinance, as modified and if approved by the City Council, shall be binding on the applicant and its successors. If this is the case, the City Administrator shall reject the applicants proposed written interpretation and refer the applicant to the appropriate section of the Code. Net site area can include floodplains in the calculations (except for areas above the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone) if floodplains are used as public space for such uses as public open space, parks, or hike and bike trails. C. Should the application be denied, the City Administrator may enumerate in writing any and all reasons for such denial, which shall be delivered to the applicant within the time period allowed for review. A site development permit shall be required for all site developments as described or exempted below: A. A sign erected parallel to, attached within six inches of, and supported throughout its length by the facade of a building. City of Liberty Lake Engineering Design Standards - CivicPlus The notice will contain the time and place of such public meeting or hearing and a description of the agenda items that may be considered or reviewed. Streets including alleys, bridges and street lighting, rights-of-way, sidewalks, signalization. That portion of a building having more than one-half (1/2) of its height below lot grade elevation. Net Site Area is the aggregate of: 100 percent of land with a gradient of 15% or less; 40% of the land with a gradient of more than 15% and not more than 25%; and. Veterinary services and hospitals for animals. Subdivisions and plats of land shall be reviewed using the criteria in this Code and any technical criteria referenced by this Code. The Code applies to all public buildings and private land(s), and use(s) thereon, over which the City has jurisdiction under the constitution(s) and law(s) of the State of Texas and of the United States. G. All findings and conclusions necessary to the permit or appeal decision (crucial findings) shall be based upon reliable evidence. Outparcel. Any rights recognized by the application of this section shall not extend beyond the time periods prescribed for the validity of the permit or permits that were submitted for recognition except by the granting of a variance from the time limit as provided herein. Collectively, these standards exist in order to achieve a variety of housing and building types, as well as achieve the goals and policies identified in the City of Liberty Hills Comprehensive Plan. H. Location, lighting and type of signs; and relation of sills to traffic control and adverse effect on adjacent properties. Typical uses include federal, state, county, and city offices. Predominantly spectator uses conducted in open or partially enclosed or screened facilities. ii. The total horizontal area included within the lot lines of a site. C. Nonconforming Signs that do not comply with the City Construction Code shall be subject to enforcement under the Construction Code, as well as this Section. The vertical distance measured from the finished grade elevation to the highest point of the underside of the building beams, in the case of a flat roof; to the deck line of a mansard roof; and to the mean level of the under side of rafters between the eaves and the ridge of a gable, hip, or gambrel roof.