A sign (made of any material) that is tacked, nailed, posted, pasted, glued or otherwise attached to trees, poles, stakes, fences or other objects, with the subject matter appearing thereon not being applicable to the use of the premises upon which such sign is located. Flashing Sign. For those contributions and improvements beyond the developers pro-rata participation, the City may either credit the developers future fiscal posting or reimburse the developer out of City funds or funds allocated from other area landowners contributions for those specific improvements. Every building erected (or moved) and every lot platted for development must conform to the following minimum requirements: A. A stream which that [sic] has a period of zero flow for at least one week during most years. A. D. Responsibility for Final Action. A lot having a pair of opposite lot lines along two (2) more or less parallel public streets, and which is not a corner lot. B. F. One permanent benchmark must be installed and referenced to the North American Datum 1983 and the State Plane Coordinate System (Texas State Plane grid coordinates, Central Zone, Feet). 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. Waterfowl. The following paragraphs serve as a key to the summary table and indicate how each specific use is treated. Boarding and care services for dogs, cats and similar small animals. Notification of the expiration of regulations shall be provided to the applicant as part of the notification of approval of the development-related permit. Until the Commission has been given final action authority by the City Council, appeals shall be made to City Council. Any proposal for new or changed use, or for new construction, alteration, or enlargement of any structure, that is subject to the provisions of this Ordinance Code [sic]. A place of business operated for the retail sale of products, services, or entertainment. MANUFACTURED HOME RESIDENTIAL. D. The final decision on the application was based on a material mistake of fact. Ingress/Egress Sign. It may be a loop street or may link local and/or collector streets. Performance Bond. Boarding, breeding or raising of horses not owned by the occupants of the premises or riding of horses by other than the occupants of the premises or their nonpaying guests. Canopy trees are trees that occupy the uppermost layer in a forest. EXTERMINATING SERVICES. COCKTAIL LOUNGE (BAR or TAVERN). D. It is expressly understood that, as a condition to the approval of said subdivision or site development, no sale of any lot may be completed until all utilities are installed and all other improvements required by this Code are made within the block in which said lot is contained. A variance, therefore, permits construction or development in a manner otherwise prohibited by this Ordinance Code [sic]. Nonresidential Development uses Maximum Impervious Cover only. Any plat that complies with Texas Local Government Code 212.014, as amended, which is generally submitted to replat a subdivision or part of a subdivision without vacation of the original plat. A Zoning Verification Letter is a letter that indicates to a property owner that a specified use, clearly identified in the application, is permitted within the zoning district. Logo. If the landowner or developer elects to construct the required improvements prior to recording of a subdivision plat, after such plat has been approved, all such construction shall be inspected while in progress; in addition, the construction must be approved upon completion by the City Administrator or his designee. Development in the City must occur in compliance with all regulations of this Code. Lot Width. F. Promote awareness and implementation of Best Management Practices (BMPs) for purposes of water quality and land conservation. That the conditions that create the need for the variance do not generally apply to other property in the vicinity. Right-of-way. Any sign erected, mounted or displayed prior to the adoption of this subchapter[.]. Provision of fuel, lubricants, parts and accessories, and incidental services to motor vehicles. Prior to taking civil action, the City shall notify the defendant of the provisions of the Code that are being violated. 6. 19. 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. B. Submission Requirements. Major Collector. That granting the administrative exception will be generally consistent with the purposes and intent of this Code. Washing and cleaning of automobiles and related light equipment. Whenever there appears to be an uncertainty, vagueness, or conflict in the terms of the Code, the Manager, in consultation with the staff, city engineer, or city attorney, as may be appropriate, shall make every effort to interpret the Code in such a way that it fulfills the goals of the Comprehensive Plan and the Code. Merchandise displays shall not be considered window signs. Offices or private firms or organizations which are primarily used for the provision of executive, management, or administrative services. Existing on-premises advertising may be replaced with like size and structure, not to exceed the square footage and height of the original sign. All structures and the site as a whole shall meet all applicable building Code, zoning district, and fire Code standards and shall be promptly removed upon the cessation of the use or event. New or additional information is available that was not available at the time of the original application that might reasonably affect the decision-making bodys review of the relevant standards to the proposed development; or, C. A new application is proposed to be submitted that is materially different (e.g., proposes new uses, or a substantial decrease in proposed densities and intensities) from the prior application; or. A. A. In the absence of any provision to the contrary, the subdivider, developer or applicant shall provide the following improvements, as approved in the construction plans, in conformance with the standards, specifications and requirements of this Unified Development Code: A. SCOPE The Design Standards as hereinafter specified shall be used as the basis of design for all development within the jurisdiction of the City of Morgan Hill. Any natural or artificial stream, river, creek, ditch, channel, canal, conduit, culvert, drain, waterway, gully, ravine or wash, in and including any area adjacent thereto, which is subject to inundation by reason of overflow or flood water. Action on Permit. Preliminary Yield. Historic District. D. All Nonconforming Signs shall be subject to the following provisions: 1. B. The horizontal distance from the midpoint of the front lot line to the midpoint of the rear lot line or to the most distant point on any other lot line where there is no rear lot line. F. Criteria for Administrative Exceptions. That portion of a building having more than one-half (1/2) of its height below lot grade elevation. 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. Map depicting floodways and special flood hazard areas which that [sic] are regulated by this Ordinance Code [sic]. A. Initiation. 1. Final plat submittal will normally be consolidated with construction plan/development permit submittal. B. 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. D. Computation of Maximum Total Permitted Sign Area for a Zone Lot. Any temporary sign, on premises, that may identify the project under construction by providing any of the following information: the project name, address and/or telephone number, the architect, the contractor, the developer, the financing organization, the subcontractor and/or materials vendor. 5. B. An amended plat is used to correct errors or omissions as long as it does not remove covenants Amended Plat - Any changes made to an approved preliminary or final plat. H. Provision of Access Easements. The floor area ratio requirements, as set forth under each zoning district, shall determine the maximum floor area allowable for the building or buildings (total floor area of both principal and accessory buildings) in direct ratio to the gross area of the zoning area. A plat or replat or site development permit will not be approved unless the proposed lot(s) or development is connected to a water supply system which is capable of providing adequate water for health and emergency purposes. Dwelling units are concentrated in a selected area or selected areas of the development tract in order to provide natural habitat or other open space uses (including agriculture) on the remainder. Average Grade. Conditions and proposed decisions regarding rezoning shall be reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission. C. Medium Density Residential (SF2). Motor Vehicle. An outdoor facility or enclosed building that receives municipal solid waste and/or rubble from collection vehicles and reloads the materials into trailers or other containers for the purpose of transporting it to a processing or final disposal facility. D. Where, due to topographic conditions, permanent structures, or other conditions, the view is obstructed between any two adjacent monuments, intermediate monuments shall be set as to assure a clear view between adjacent monuments. A corner lot, the street side lot line of which is substantially a continuation of the front lot line of the first lot to its rear. Whenever a violation of this Code occurs, or is alleged to have occurred, any person who witnessed the violation may file a written complaint with the City Secretary or City Administrator. The City Administrator shall have the authority to remove all signs, without notice to the owners thereof, placed within any street or highway right-of-way, or attached to trees, telephone and utility poles, other natural features or signs otherwise prohibited or not authorized by this Code, and to impound them for a period of fourteen (14) days. RELIGIOUS ASSEMBLY. Landscaping, Perimeter. A. G. Approval Criteria. Liberty Hill is part of the Greater Austin Area. It shall be unlawful for any person to perform any work on the site pursuant to the site plan unless and until a new application for site plan approval has been filed and processed in accordance with the provisions of this Code and the City Council grants approval of a new final site plan that remedies the violations of the original site plan. A description of any conditions, terms, restrictions, or other requirements determined to be necessary for the preservation and protection of the public health, safety, or welfare; ix. B. A dwelling that is entirely surrounded by open space on the same lot. All Nonconforming Signs shall be brought into compliance with this chapter in accordance with the provisions of this Section. Whenever the requirements of this Code are in conflict with the requirements of any other lawfully adopted rules, regulations, or ordinances, the requirement that is most restrictive or that imposes higher standards as determined by the City Council will apply. 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. C. Responsibility for Final Action. Block. Simple majority. Agricultural Land. xi. Stable, Commercial. For this type of development, only one of the side yard setbacks may be waived for areas between housing units. Alley. A. C. Violations Continue - Any violation of the previous zoning and sign ordinances or subdivision and site development regulations of the City shall continue to be a violation under this Code and shall be subject to penalties and enforcement under Chapter 6 [7], Enforcement, unless the use, development, construction or other activity is consistent with the express terms of this Code, in which case enforcement action shall cease, except to the extent of collecting penalties for violations that occurred prior to the effective date of this Code. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF RESIDENTIAL USE TYPES, GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF COMMERCIAL USE TYPES, GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF INDUSTRIAL USE TYPES, PARK AND OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION SERVICES, GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF AGRICULTURAL USE TYPES, Dwelling, Multiple-family (also multifamily), Motel, Motor Court, Motor Hotel, Lodge, or Inn, Nursery, Commercial and/or Gardening Supplies Sales, Planned Development or Planned Unit Development (PUD), Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND). Illuminated Sign, External. A. Industrial Park. (l) Unless otherwise specified, the requirements of this section shall apply to all residential subdivisions. No identification sign or advertising of the home occupation is placed or situated on the site or structures; 5. Any person who violates any provision of this Code is subject to a civil penalty of up to one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) and not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00), or more as permitted by law, for each act of violation and for each day of violation. Typical uses include bulk laundry and cleaning plants, diaper services, or linen supply services. This district is appropriate in areas where the Comprehensive Plan reflects the specific uses proposed in the PUD or mixed use as a land category. Final plats are technically complete versions of an already approved preliminary plat. Completion of a preapplication conference does not imply or indicate subsequent City approval of the permit or application. At a minimum the file should contain all certificates issued for a three-calendar year period and should be reviewed annually to remove certificates more than three (3) years old. Site Development and Stormwater Permit Building PermitFee Schedule. Any ordinance that concerns the development of real property and is adopted after the adoption of this Code, which incorporates this section into the Code, may specifically state whether it is the type of ordinance that is exempted by 245.004. Typical uses include truck dealerships, construction equipment dealerships, mobile home dealerships, and sales (but specifically excluding dismantling or salvage of vehicles). Approval of applications for development is based (among other bases for consideration described in this Code) upon the proposed developments conformance with existing policies (including the Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Map, and Code). From ordinance updates to a zone map amendment, the Commission made several policy adjustments. Typical uses include pet clinics, dog and cat hospitals, and veterinary hospitals for livestock and large animals. 4. 3. A parcel of land from which development rights may be transferred. B. K. Maximum of 8 living units in a row, per building. 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 An applicant may withdraw any individual application from a group of simultaneously submitted applications. Marquee Sign. J. Code of Ordinances (see below for uncodified ordinances related to development), Resolution 2023-R-003 Public Improvement District Policies, City of Round Rock Design and Construction Standards, Liberty Hill Comprehensive Plan Update 2040. Any person who opposes, obstructs, or resists any City official or any person authorized by the City Council in the discharge of his or her duties as provided by this Code shall be in violation of this Code and may be prosecuted for a Class C misdemeanor. The fifth anniversary of the effective date of Chapter 245 of the Local Government Code; or, B. Map which depicts the minimum special flood hazard area to be regulated by this Ordinance Code [sic] (unless a Floodway Map is available). Provision of a gross site area as well-designed and appropriately improved open space. 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. Competent evidence will be preferred whenever reasonably available, but in no case may crucial findings be based solely upon incompetent evidence unless competent evidence is not reasonably available, the evidence in question appears to be particularly reliable, and the matter at issue is not seriously disputed. 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. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF RESIDENTIAL USE TYPES. Criteria. Such Conditional Use Permits must be resubmitted to the City Administrator and the City Council for consideration using the modified site plan. Private Open Space. Temporary signs placed on construction sites to identify the contractor, engineer, architect, or developer not exceeding 64 square feet in area. Any minor plat, replat, amending plat, preliminary plat, or final plat approved pursuant to Subdivision Regulations in effect prior to the date of enactment of this Code that is dormant according to the provisions of Texas LGC 245.005 will expire within three years of the adoption of this Code. Reclamation. 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. Private restrictions. An application may be made to the City Administrator for recognition of vested rights for a particular project by completion of a form provided by the City Administrator that indicates which permit or permits are being relied upon by the applicant for establishment of vested rights. COMMUNITY RECREATION. Shore-dependent recreation facilities or activities provided by public agencies which that [sic] are available to the general public. The gross floor area of the building or buildings on a zoning area divided by the total area of such zoning area. To meet with potential applicants in preapplication conferences as described in this Code; 4. Table 3-2: Expiration of Inactive Permits or Approvals. These submission items must also include development standards which shall address: uses, density, lot area, lot width, lot depth, yard depths and widths, setback requirements, building height, building elevations, building articulation, parking, access, streets and circulation, screening, landscaping, accessory buildings, signs, lighting, project phasing or scheduling, management associations, restrictive covenants and other restrictions, fiscal surety for completion of construction of improvements, cost participation agreements, and other requirements the City Council may deem appropriate. Compliance with the general development plan and development agreement or ordinance governing the parcel of land to which the site plan is related. The adopted City of Liberty Hill Utility Plan. B. Computation of Area of Multifaceted Signs. A sign erected parallel to, attached within six inches of, and supported throughout its length by the facade of a building. This chapter addresses policies contained in the Comprehensive Plan and legal requirements for the adequate provision of infrastructure for the health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the City of Liberty Hill and its surroundings. Establishments engaged in undertaking services such as preparing the human dead for burial and arranging and managing funerals. B. A. C. The City Administrator shall have the following additional duties: 1. A. The Planning and Zoning Commission may establish conditions for approval, including, but not limited to: G. street improvements and dedications.