Frontage. The City shall record the complaint, investigate within a reasonable time, and take action thereon, as provided by these requirements. Construction of additions or alterations to an existing building where no drainage, street, utility extension or improvement, additional parking or street access change is required to meet the standards of this Code are necessary to support such building addition or alterations. Typical uses include pet stores, small clinics, dog bathing and clipping salons, and pet grooming shops but excluding uses for livestock and large animals. 19. A trademark or company name symbol. 7. If the City Council determines that the condition of a partys development or action of another party violates a higher standard than that required by this Code, the provisions of the applicable state or federal statute shall govern. Any sign erected, mounted or displayed prior to the adoption of this subchapter[.]. Neighborhood Commercial/Retail (C1). Any base zoning district in the downtown overlay can be conditionally upzoned to C-2, following the procedures and criteria for a conditional use permit. Once a procedure has been initiated and the application deemed complete, the City Administrator will review the application, considering any applicable criteria for approval and prepare a report to the BOA. The purpose of this Chapter is to define words with a special meaning relative to the goals and purposes of this Unified Development Code. All outdoor lighting fixtures installed on private and public property within the city limits after the adoption of this Code shall be required to comply with this Code. This district is intended to control and guide the development of commercial uses in downtown Liberty Hill. A more or less self-contained biological community together with the physical environment in which the communitys organisms occur. Upon completion of installation and construction of all required improvements, the 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 year maintenance bond in an amount as specified at the time of final plat submittal. The total number of units allowed (not yet permitted) based on the Preliminary Yield and Lot Standards for a tract. Density. F. Lighting. The landowner or developer shall be required to comply with all the requirements for Fiscal Surety relating to Construction and Maintenance as detailed in Chapter 7. Any person, including a workman on the site, who fails to comply with a stop work order, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable as provided in this Chapter of the Code. E. Promote and incentivize water conservation practices. Any transmission line or electric generating station; or water, sewer, electric, gas, telephone, and television or data cable service line. Class 2: Offices (3 stories or less), churches, schools, public facilities including playgrounds, ball fields, community swimming pools, and similar facilities, day care facilities. B. Uncovered and unenclosed decks, porches, landings, balconies, and stairways (the portion of which is less than thirty [30] inches above grade). Light fixtures provided for any off-street parking area adjacent to a residential use or residentially zoned lot shall shield the source of light from sight and prevent the spillover of direct light onto the residential use, while still providing security to motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists. The multifamily district is intended to allow smaller and more financially-accessible dwelling units than the SF districts. To erect, construct, reconstruct, alter, repair, convert, maintain, or use any building, structure, property, or to use any land in violation or contravention of these regulations or any other regulation established under any other applicable legal authority. Developer. Topography. Alternatively, the city may accept a combination of parkland dedication and a cash payment in lieu of a portion of the parkland dedication. No Vested Rights Determination that is requested as a basis for approval of an Application for Development Approval shall be issued unless the applicant demonstrates entitlement to common law vested rights as provided in subsection B above and demonstrates compliance with the following criteria for statutory vested rights: 1. The provisions of this Code shall be interpreted and applied as the minimum requirements for the promotion of public health, safety, and general welfare. Plans indicating the location, type, and height of lighting fixtures including both building mounted and ground mounted fixtures; B. The rear setback shall in no case be less than three feet. Typical uses include auto laundries or car washes. Words and phrases used in this Section shall have the meanings set forth in the Reference section of this Code. Preliminary Yield. Preserve and protect surface and groundwater resources and hydrologically-active areas. Cemeteries complying with all state and local laws and regulations. Criteria for Approval. Should the permit, which is the basis for vested rights recognition, have been issued by a governmental agency other than the City, the City Administrator shall request the City Attorney to determine whether the permit establishes rights under Chapter 245 of the Texas Local Government Code. That portion of a building having more than one-half (1/2) of its height below lot grade elevation. In addition, cross-access easements may be required between adjacent lots to encourage a secondary circulation system. Establishments which provide services, primarily to individuals, of a convenient and limited nature, often in access-controlled facilities which make twenty-four hour operation possible. 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. Any sign affixed to a wall of a building in a nonparallel manner. Means, for the purposes of a forestation, reforestation, or payment of fees-in-lieu into a fund: A) the release of the development bond, if required; B) acceptance of the projects streets, utilities, and public services by the responsible Department(s); or C) designation by the City Council (Planning and Zoning Commission) that a development project has been completed, or a particular stage of a staged development project, including a planned unit development, has been completed. Liberty Hill Comprehensive Plan Update 2040. No signs shall be erected in the public right-of-way except in accordance with Section 6.12.05.J [sic] below. Adult Lounge means an adult cabaret that serves alcoholic beverages. F. Applications must be made in a format consistent with requirements determined by the City Administrator. See Rules of Measurement.
Design Standards and Standard Details for Construction | City of Morgan 3. Appeal of an administrative decision may be initiated by any person aggrieved by the administrative decision, in compliance with 211.010 of the Texas Local Government Code. Zoning Verification Letter. Vacation. 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. Any dedicated area where a street, highway, thoroughfare, parkway, road, avenue, alley or other vehicular use facility is or will be constructed for public use. H. Location, lighting and type of signs; and relation of sills to traffic control and adverse effect on adjacent properties. . Mobile Home Park.. Any site, lot, parcel, or tract of land that is improved, used, or intended for the accommodation of mobile homes that are used for living purposes. Mobile Home. Public Sewerage System. Table 3-4: Summary of Required Public Hearings, Appeal of Denial of Building Permit (sign-related).
Minor Plat Checklist Design Guidelines | the City of Liberty Official Website! Visible. For quantitative control, a system of vegetative and structural measures that control the increased volume and rate of surface runoff caused by manmade changes to the land; and for qualitative control, a system of vegetative, structural, and other measures that reduce or eliminate pollutants that might otherwise be carried by surface runoff. Typical uses include winery, sheet metal shop, welding shop and machine shop. The notice is deemed delivered when deposited in the United States Postal mail, with postage paid to the last known address of the party responsible for such sign. A binding Site Plan for the Conditional Use Permit must be approved by the City Council in order to approve issuance of a Conditional Use Permit. Loc. Each Zoning District has a maximum number of dwelling units per acre that can be placed on a tract. Revisions to this standard shall only be considered with respect to fire protection capability. A public corporation, company or special district organized to provide a service to the subdivision. 6. Except as otherwise defined herein, any sign with a valid permit that was erected or displayed prior to the effective date of this subchapter, or any subsequent amendment hereto, and does not conform with one or more of its provisions. F. No tree shall be planted in a public right-of-way without prior authorization from the City Administrator and any other applicable entity (e.g., Williamson County, TxDoT). N. Chapter 245 of Texas Local Government Code adopted. Rezoning of newly annexed territory may begin upon completion of annexation of the area, while staying within guidelines set forth by the State. E. Corner markers shall be a one-half inch iron rod, or three-fourths inch pipe, two feet in length, and shall be installed flush with the ground. Information regarding format requirements and submittal materials required for the application will be made available by the City Administrator in advance of any application. Garden Apartments. Easement. In these cases, consideration of the application continues, however the application becomes eligible for final action upon written request of the applicant. If the landowner or developer elects to post fiscal surety for subdivision or site development related construction, the plat shall not be approved or the permit shall not be issued unless the landowner or developer has done the following: 1. Recycling Centers. The lawful use of land existing at the time of the passage of this Section of the Code, although such use does not conform to the provisions hereof, may be continued, but if said nonconforming use is discontinued for a period of time in excess of six (6) consecutive months, any future use of said premises shall be in conformance with the provisions of this Code. Buffering provides visual screening and spatial separation of two adjoining buildings and areas of intense activity. Drive through (also Drive-up Access). If a supporting structure used or designed to be used with a sign is deemed dilapidated by the City Administrator on or before the adoption date of this Section, the owner shall remove the supporting structure within 30 days after receiving written notice from the City Administrator. The City Administrator or his designee may involve representatives of or request assessments from other agencies and departments and consultants. The City Council may, from time to time, adopt by resolution specific forms and submission requirements. The regulations and restrictions of the City Council for the City of Liberty Hill will be pursuant to the provisions of applicable statutory requirements of the State of Texas. Such extension may be granted at any time prior to or within the twelve (12) months preceding the expiration date, but the extension period may not begin later than the original expiration date. A dwelling that is entirely surrounded by open space on the same lot. Signs shall be allowed on private property in the City or its extraterritorial jurisdiction in accordance with, and only in accordance with, Table 6-3 [6-2], Permitted Signs by Type and Zoning District. If the letter A appears for a sign type in a column, such sign is allowed without prior permit approval in the zoning districts represented by that column. The Downtown Overlay District (O-D) is intended to create a pedestrian-friendly environment, enable a mixture of uses, promote higher residential density, and ultimately create a vibrant area as a gathering place for the community. C. The expiration date for a Permit subject to section 4.16 of this Chapter for any eligible Permit as set forth in section 4.16. The standard review period for any application may be extended one time for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days if a review body or final action authority requests additional studies or information concerning the application. Campground facilities providing camping and/or parking areas and incidental services for travelers in recreational vehicles or tents. If the City Council finds, after notice and hearing, that a significant violation of an approved site plan has occurred, the Council may revoke its approval of such site plan. A yard extending along a side lot line measured from the front yard to the rear yard. Developable Land (or Area). Approval of Water Quality Controls. C. If any sign, which conforms to the regulations of the Section, is abandoned, the owner, user, and Persons who benefit from the sign and the owner, operator, and tenants of the property on which the sign is located shall remove it, paint out or cover the message portion of the sign, put a blank face on the sign, or otherwise bring it into compliance with this Section so as to leave the message portion and supporting structure neat and unobtrusive in appearance, within 90 days after receiving written notice from the City Administrator.
Site Development | Liberty Hill, TX 2. How do I sign up to be a vendor at Liberty Hill's festivals? H. Provision of Access Easements. If the City Administrator determines that the work or site is in compliance, he may authorize the work to proceed in writing. The Administrative Procedures Manual (developed by the City Administrator) establishes timelines for review and applicable fees. This district is intended to provide for a wide range of commercial and retail goods and services. and points of tangency (P.T.) 2. 1 . L. any other conditions the Commission deems necessary to insure compatibility with surrounding uses, preserving public health, safety, and welfare, and to enable the Commission to make its findings. The City Administrator shall create a file of all certificates issued pursuant to this Section of the Code that will be available for the publics review during regular business hours. City of Round Rock Design and Construction Standards The purpose of this Section is to provide an expiration date for Permits, approved prior to this adoption of this Section, which lack an expiration date, as provided in Texas Local Government Code 245.005. The proposed use is in accord with the objectives of these regulations and the purposes of the district in which the site is located. A use of property or course of conduct that interferes with the legal rights of others by causing damage, annoyance, or inconvenience. The owner of an impounded sign may recover the same upon payment of an impoundment fee for each sign, and all costs associated with the removal of the sign, prior to the expiration of the fourteen (14) day impoundment period; in the event the sign is not claimed and retrieved from the Citys possession within fourteen (14) days, the City Administrator shall have authority to dispose of such sign. 2. Adult Theater means a business that primarily exhibits motion pictures that emphasize specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas. B. Pedestrian/Vehicle Separation. Architectural control is important, within reason, and should encourage growth by giving protection to investors who are considering investing in commercial development in Liberty Hill. Natural Features. 1. 6.12.07 Abandoned signs and supporting structures. D. Lighting fixtures and illumination requirements imposed by TxDOT within TxDOT right-of-way. Application and permit types can be categorized as (A) Policy- and Legislative-Related Applications and Permits, (B) Subdivision-Related Applications and Permits, or (C) Development-Related Applications and Permits. A flat sign does not extend above that building. Selective Clearing. After approval of a preliminary plat, the subdivider shall prepare and submit a final plat. For the purposes of these regulations, a minor plat subdivision is defined as a subdivision: Involving not more than five (5) lots fronting on an existing approved street; and, Not involving any new street or prospectively requiring any new street for access to interior property; and, Not requiring extension of public sewage or water lines to serve properties at the rear; and. C. The City Administrator will report the action requiring the extended review period to the City Council at the next regular City Council meeting. A floor used only for storage purposes is not a habitable floor, nor is an unfinished area or enclosure usable solely for parking of vehicles or building access considered habitable. B. The owner of any premises on which there is displayed or maintained an abandoned sign or abandoned supporting structure shall comply with the following requirements: 1. When standards are in conflict, the more restrictive standard shall apply. For substantial improvement, the start of construction is the first alteration of any structural part of the building. A sign with two faces that are usually, but not necessarily, parallel. City Council.. An individual, or business entity, that has applied for a vested rights determination may request a variance from the time limit, required action, or term that would otherwise cause the vested rights to expire. For new developments or remodels of existing developments, off-street parking shall be provided according to the parking requirements found in Chapter 5 and 6 of this Code. 4. E. Initiation of a BOA process may be made upon: 1. Code Ann. These signs may not be erected prior to approval of a site plan and must be removed within seven days after the completion of the project; 8. Lot, Through. A minor plat is any plat for five or fewer lots and that does not require any dedication of land to the City of Liberty Hill. For the purposes of this Ordinance Code [sic], noxious plants include: poison ivy, poison oak, kudzu and other plants that cause harm either because they are capable of causing harm to humans and animals by chemical reaction or are nonnative invasive species which that [sic] overwhelm native species and determined to be undesirable by the county or the state. Permits issued by entities such as the EPA, which may issue permits closer in time to construction, shall be made available to the City within seven (7) days after having received such permit(s). The appeal will then be heard and decided at the next BOA meeting. Townhouse. The City Council will review the Conditional Use Permit application based on the potential uses impact on the health, safety and welfare of the surrounding neighborhood; its impact on public infrastructure such as roads, parking facilities and water and sewer systems; and its impact on public services such as police and fire protection and solid waste collection, and the ability of existing infrastructure and services to adequately provide services. Parking lots shall be designed in accordance with the City of Round Rock Transportation Criteria Manual, as amended. The following requirements apply: A. Effect of Appeal. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF RESIDENTIAL USE TYPES. E. Application Requirements for Administrative Exceptions. City Council approval of a PUD also constitutes final approval of the binding PUD development ordinance and PUD general development plan that were attached to the PUD application, as modified by the City Council. (3) At least 50% of the dedicated parkland shall be level, well-drained, and suitable for use as an open playfield. Phased Project. Any passenger vehicle, truck, truck-trailer, or semi-trailer propelled or drawn by mechanical power. City Engineer The purpose of this Chapter is to set forth site development and design standards for residential and nonresidential development and building construction. Steep Slope. Minimum side setbacks may be waived for one side for zero lot line residential subdivisions (one side of each lot shall adhere to the minimum setback requirements in such case), C. Minimum side yard and back yard and lot area requirements may be modified using PUD in a mixed-use development. Part of a building between any floor and the floor next above, and if there be no floor above, then the ceiling above. Any system, whether publicly or privately owned, serving multiple lots, dwelling units, businesses, commercial or industrial establishments for the collection, transportation and disposal of sewage or industrial wastes of liquid nature, including various devices for the treatment of such sewage and industrial wastes. A main or primary use of land, as distinguished from an accessory use. Establishments or places of business primarily engaged in the retail sale of food (with incidental sale of beer and wine) or household products for home consumption. 3. Washing and cleaning of automobiles and related light equipment. A. The act of exploring for or recovering stone, soil, peat, sand, gravel, limestone, coal, granite or other mineral resources from the ground for sale or for use off the property where it is recovered; it does not include removal of loose, surface stone, excavation related solely to agricultural activities or preparation of individual building sites. To provide for the enforcement of the provisions of this Section[.]. A grant of relief to a person from the requirements of this Ordinance Code [sic] when specific enforcement would result in unnecessary hardship. The City Administrator is responsible for final action on Administrative Plat Reviews. Yards shall be measured from the property line of the site or street line to the nearest exterior wall of a structure. 1. An interregional road conveying traffic between growth areas. Offices, administrative, clerical or public contract services that deal directly with the citizen, together with incidental storage and maintenance of necessary vehicles. Sanitary sewer system including utility easements, sanitary sewer lines, manholes, and lift stations. Fiscal surety is for the purpose of securing the estimated cost of completing capital improvements, should the City find it necessary to complete the improvements instead of the landowner or developer. The City Council is responsible for final action on applications for Conditional Use Permits. The Parks and Recreation Board shall be an advisory body to the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council on policies, programs, public and private parks within new developments in Liberty Hills jurisdictional area, and park and recreation facilities that serve the citizens of Liberty Hill. Typical uses include janitorial, landscape maintenance, or window cleaning services. The effect of this Section as more specifically set forth herein, is: 1. A. Applicability. The boundaries of the recharge zone shall encompass all land over the Edwards Aquifer, recharging the same, as determined by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ formerly TNRCC) and the Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District (BSEACD). There was plenty of housekeeping at the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on Feb. 15. Trees under 10" in diameter are not included in the 40%. Lot design standards within the Liberty Hill City limits are categorized by Zoning District. C. Legal Lot Verification Letter. The location generally corresponds to the Town Center Plan area in the Comprehensive Plan. GENERAL RETAIL SALES. Performance Bond. The horizontal distance between the side lot lines of a lot measured at the narrowest width within the first thirty (30) feet of lot depth immediately in back of the front yard setback line.