HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-O-29 - Amend Multiple Family Residential R3 ORDINANCE NO.2021-0-29
AN ORDINANCE AMDENDING SECTION 154.05.6 MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT(R-3) OF
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS BY REVISING SUBSECTIONS
5.6A, 5.6B AND 5.6E(D); DELETING SUBSECTIONS 5.6.B (3&4) AND 5.6E (C); PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS,the City Council of City of Stephenville,Texas desires to change various conditions and
requirements of Section 154.05.6, Multiple Family Residential District (R-3), of the Code of Ordinances;
and
WHEREAS, the changes were reviewed and unanimously recommended by the Planning and
Zoning Commission on August 18, 2021.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STEPHENVILLE,
TEXAS,THAT:
SECTION 1.
Section 154.05.6 of the Code of Ordinances is hereby amended as indicated below:
Sec. 154.05.6. Multiple family residential district(R-3).
_ 5.6 A Description.
This residential district provides for medium to high-density city neighborhood development.The primary
land use allows for single-family dwellings,two-to-four family dwelling units, and multiple family housing
buildings and complexes platted as one parcel and sole source management. All R-3 zoning will be
appropriate to a city-style neighborhood. Recreational, religious and educational uses are also permitted
so as to contribute to the natural elements of a convenient, balanced and attractive neighborhood.
Development within this district is intended to be protected from the encroachment of land activities that
do not contribute to the aesthetic and functional well being of the intended district environment.
5.6.B Permitted Uses.
(1) Single-family detached dwelling, limited to occupancy by a family having no more than three
individuals who are unrelated by blood, legal adoption,marriage or conservatorship.The owner and
any agent of the owner shall be legally responsible for directly or indirectly allowing, permitting,
causing, or failing to prohibit residential use of a dwelling in this district by more than three
unrelated individuals;
(2) Two-to-four family dwellings, with each family limited as in division (1) above;
{3) Townhouse dwellings, with each family limited as in division (1) above;
{1) Condominium dwellings,with each family limited as in division(1)above;
(3) Multiple family dwellings,with each family limited as in division (1)above;Student living complexes
will be subject to a variance request for units designed to occupy more than three unrelated
students per unit.
(4) Assisted living center;
(5) Convalescent, nursing or long term-care facility;
(6) Retirement housing complex;
(7) Accessory buildings;
(8) Churches,temples, mosques and related facilities;
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(9) Community home;
(10) Park or playground;
(11) SISD school—public;
(12) Bed and breakfast/boarding house;
(13) Group day care home;
(14) Registered family home;
(15) Day care center; and
(16) Fraternity or sorority house.
5.6.0 Conditional Uses.
(1) Home occupation;
(2) Common facilities as the principal use of one or more platted lots in a subdivision;
(3) Adult and/or children's day care centers;
(4) Foster group home; and
(5) Residence hall.
5.6.D Height,Area,Yard and Lot Coverage Requirements.
(A) Single family dwelling.
(1) Minimum lot area: 5,000 ft2 .
(2) Minimum lot width and lot frontage: 50 feet.
(3) Minimum lot depth: 100 feet.
(4) Minimum depth of front setback: 25 feet.
(5) Minimum depth of rear setback: 25 feet.
(6) Minimum width of side setback:
(a) Internal lot: five feet.
(b) Corner lot: 25 feet from intersecting side street.
(7) Building size:
(a) Maximum coverage as a percentage of lot area: 40%.
(b) Single family dwelling: 1,000 ft2 .
(8) Accessory buildings:
(a) Maximum accessory buildings coverage of rear yard: 20%.
(b) Maximum number of accessory buildings: one.
(c) Minimum depth of side setback: five feet.
(d) Minimum depth of rear setback: five feet.
(e) Minimum depth from the edge of the main building: 12 feet.
(9) Maximum height of structures: 35 feet.
(10) Public, semi-public or public service buildings, hospitals, institutions or schools may not
exceed a height of 60 feet. Churches, temples and mosques may not exceed 75 feet, if the
building is set back from each yard line at least one foot for each two feet additional height
above the height limit in this district.
(B) Two-to-four family.
(1) Minimum lot area: 7,500 ft2 for two dwelling units, plus 1,000 ft2 for each additional dwelling
unit.
(2) Minimum lot width and lot frontage: 75 feet.
(3) Minimum lot depth: 100 feet.
(4) Minimum depth of front setback: 25 feet.
(5) Minimum depth of rear setback: 25 feet.
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(6) Minimum width of side setback:
(a) Internal lot: six feet.
(b) Corner lot: 25 feet from intersecting side street.
(7) Building size:
(a) Maximum coverage as a percentage of lot area:40%.
(b) Minimum area of each dwelling unit: 800 ft2 .
(8) Accessory buildings:
(a) Maximum accessory building coverage of rear yard: 20%.
(b) Maximum area of each accessory building: 200 ft2 .
(c) Maximum number of accessory buildings: one per unit.
(d) Minimum depth of side setback: five feet.
(e) Minimum depth of rear setback: five feet.
(f) Minimum depth from the edge of the main building: 12 feet.
(9) Maximum height of structures: 35 feet.
(10) Public, semi-public or public service buildings, hospitals, institutions or schools may not
exceed a height of 60 feet. Churches, temples and mosques may not exceed 75 feet, if the
building is set back from each yard line at least one foot for each two feet additional height
above the height limit in this district.
A Two to four family, R 3 District lot shall provide a minimum of two vehicle parking spaces per dwelling
requirements contained in this ordinance, Section 11, Parking Regulations of this ordinance.
(C) Townhouse/Condominium.
(1) Minimum lot area: 3,000 ft 2 per unit.
(2) Minimum average lot width and lot frontage: 30 feet.
(3) Minimum lot depth: 100 feet.
{1) Minimum depth of front setback: 25 feet.
(5) Minimum depth of rear setback: 15 feet.
(6) Minimum width of side setback:
(a) Internal lot: five feet.
(b) Corner lot: 25 feet from intersecting side street.
{7) Building size:
(a) Maximum building coverage as a percentage of lot area: 40%
(b) Minimum area of each Townhouse dwelling unit: 800 ft 2 .
(c) Minimum area of each Condominium of each dwelling unit: 500 ft 2 for one bedroom or
less, plus 125 ft 2 of floor area for each additional bedroom.
{8) Accessory buildings:
(a) Maximum accessory building coverage of rear yard: 20%.
(b) Maximum area of each accessory building: 200 ft 2 .
(c) Maximum number of accessory buildings: one per unit.
(d) Minimum depth of side setback: five feet.
(c) Minimum depth of rear setback: five feet.
(f) Minimum depth from the edge of the main building: 12 feet.
{9) Maximum height of structures: 35 feet.
{10) Public, semi public or public service buildings, hospitals, institutions or schools may not
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b uil.ding ; et back fro ch . and line -.t last e e foot for each t,. f t a.ddit' I h ht
above the height limit in this district.
pertinent requirements contained in this ordinance, Section 11, Parking Regulations of this ordinance.
(D) Multiple family dwellings.
(1) Minimum lot area: maximum density of 24 dwelling units per acre, which includes parking,
access and all other area improvements.
(2) Minimum lot depth: 100 feet.
(3) Minimum depth of front setback: 25 feet.
(4) Minimum depth of rear setback: 20 feet.
(5) Minimum width of side setback:
(a) Internal lot: ten feet.
(b) Corner lot: 25 feet from intersecting side street.
(6) Building size: Minimum area of each dwelling unit: 500 ft2 for one bedroom or less plus 125
ft2 of floor area for each additional bedroom.
(7) Maximum height of structures: 35 feet.
(8) Public, semi-public or public service buildings, hospitals, institutions or schools may not
exceed a height of 60 feet. Churches, temples and mosques may not exceed 75 feet, if the
building is set back from each yard line at least one foot for each two feet additional height
above the height limit in this district.
A Multiple Family, R 3 District lot shall provide a 4 ,
with a driveway—connecting parking spaces th a street or alleya„d meet all the pertinent
requirements contained in this ordinance, Section 11, Parking Regulations of this ordinance.
5.6.E Parking Regulations.
Lots in this District shall provide a minimum of two vehicle parking spaces per dwelling unit, with a
driveway connecting the parking spaces with a street or alley, and meet all the pertinent requirements
contained in this ordinance Section 154.11 Parking spaces for vehicles of this ordinance. Student housing
whereby individual rooms are leased by unit must require 1.5 spaces per rented bed.
5.6.F Type of Construction.
(1) The exterior walls of all new dwellings to the top plate,shall be constructed of at least 80%of
the total exterior walls of primary materials, excluding doors, windows, and porches. See
Section 10.E(1): Exterior Building Material Standard—Primary Materials.
(2) Any remaining exterior walls of all new dwellings shall construct the remaining exterior walls
of alternative materials.See Section 10.E(2): Exterior Building Material Standard—Alternative
Materials.
(3) Existing dwellings expanding the total square footage of the building 50%or less,or modifying
the exterior walls, may use the same exterior construction material as the existing primary
building. If the material is not available, similar material may be used if approved by the
Community Development Director.
(4) Existing dwellings expanding the total square footage of the building more than 50%, or
proposing to use a material inconsistent with the primary structure for any expansion, must
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,^ meet the 80%minimum primary materials, Section 10.E: Exterior Building Material Standard,
for the total exterior walls of the structure.
SECTION 2.
This ordinance shall be effective upon passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 7th day of September, 2021.
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Approved as to form and legality
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