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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 3240 ORDINANCE NO. 3240 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING DIVISION 15 OF ARTICLE IV OF CHAPTER 118 OF THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A PENALTY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Planning & Zoning Commission has after conducting a public hearing has made its recommendation for the following amendment to the zoning ordinance; and WHEREAS, after appropriate notice and public hearing, the Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas has forwarded a recommendation to the City Council for amendment of the City's zoning ordinance as set forth herein; and, WHEREAS, notice has been given and public hearings held as required for amendments to the zoning ordinance; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS: Section 1: THAT the Comprehensive Plan, Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and Code of Ordinances of the City of North Richland Hills be amended by amending Division 15 of Article IV of Chapter 118 of the North Richland Hills Code of Ordinances which shall read as shown on the attached Exhibit A hereto which is made a part hereof by reference. Section 2: Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of the comprehensive zoning ordinance as amended by this ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon final conviction thereof fined in an amount not to exceed Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00). Each day any such violation shall be allowed to continue shall constitute a separate violation and punishable hereunder. Section 3: It is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council that the sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses and phrases of this ordinance are severable and, if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section of this ordinance shall be declared unconstitutional or otherwise invalid by the final judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect Ordinance No. 3240 Page 1 of 59 any of the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs and sections of this ordinance, since the same would have been enacted by the city council without the incorporation in this ordinance of any such invalid phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section. Section 4: The City Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to cause the publication of the descriptive caption and penalty clauses of this ordinance as an alternative method of publication provided by law. Section 5: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately upon passage. AND IT IS SO ORDAINED. PASSED AND APPROVED on this 4th day of March, 2013. CITY O ORTH HLAND HILLS \A LApv OP By: o ;�- Oscar evino, Mayor - TEST:h y Patricia Hutson, City Secretary AP PR AS FORM AND LEGALITY: George A. Stapl s, City Attorney APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: iY John Pitstick, Planning & Development Director Ordinance No. 3240 Page 2 of 59 City of North Richland Hills TOD Code March 4, 2013 Revisions City of North Richland Hills Transit Oriented Development Code Section 118 -561. Purpose and Intent: The purpose of the Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Code is to support the development of the community's Station Areas into pedestrian- oriented, mixed -use urban development environments, with convenient access to rail transit, shopping, employment, housing, and neighborhood retail services. The goal of each Station Area is to encourage an efficient, compact land use pattern; encouraging pedestrian activity; reducing the reliance on private automobiles; promoting a more functional and attractive community through the use of recognized principles of urban design; and allowing property owners flexibility in land use, while prescribing a high level of detail in building design and form. The TOD Code implements the vision for each Station Area as established in the city's Comprehensive Land Use Plan and the Illustrative Master Plans (Appendix D and E). Each Station Area is envisioned as a distinct neighborhood with unique development and redevelopment opportunities. Specifically, the zoning district will guide the private development decisions on a market based approach with flexibility in use and density for both Station Areas. a. Smithfield Station Area: The goals for the Smithfield Station Area are to foster a vibrant, mixed use urban neighborhood within a' /4 mile walking distance from the future commuter rail stop. This code is intended to allow existing buildings and uses to transition to a higher intensity, walkable areas with shops, cafes, employment, residences, and civic uses. In addition, development within the Smithfield Station area would be sensitive to the existing historic resources and adjacent stable residential neighborhoods while providing opportunities for future redevelopment and new development. b. Iron Horse Station Area: The goals for the Iron Horse Station area are to foster a major regional employment center with significant regional retail and residential uses within convenient walking distance from the future transit station. Development and redevelopment within this station area would be higher intensity accommodating large scale office and retail users while providing for moderate scale mixed use in the immediate vicinity of the station. The Transit Oriented Development Code provides clear graphic standards for the location, height, and building elements to achieve good urban design. The Smithfield and Iron Horse Illustrative Master Plans (Appendix D and E respectively) shall provide general guidance to property owners, developers, and the City on the form, character, and intensity of future development in these station areas. Section 118 -562. Components of the Code: a. The TOD Code shall apply to both Station Areas unless otherwise specified in the Code. b. The Regulating Plan for each Station Area shall be the official zoning map for that Station Area. It shall establish the development standards for all lots within the two Station Areas including: 1 I Page Ordinance No. 3240 Page 3 of 59 City of North Richland Hills TOD Code March 4, 2013 Revisions i. Character Zones — Each Station Area is further distinguished into "Character Zones ". A Character Zone within each Station Area is intended to create a distinct urban form different from other Character Zones. Each Character Zone shall establish use and building standards including height, bulk, building and parking location, and functional design for all lots within that Character Zone. The Regulating Plan classifies all lots within both Station Areas into one of seven Character Zones. Some Character Zones are Station Area specific. The different Character Zones are based on historic and regional architectural traditions and development intent to create a built environment that is consistent with the vision for the two Station Areas. ii. Special Frontage Standards — The Special Frontage standards in each Station Area establishes exceptions and special conditions for new and redeveloped buildings along that designated frontage. These Special Frontage standards shall apply in lieu of or in addition to the underlying Character Zone standards. iii. Street Type Specifications — The Street Type Specifications illustrate configurations for significant existing and new streets within each station area. The Specifications address vehicular lane widths, number of lanes, pedestrian accommodation, street tree requirements, on- street parking, and parkway and median standards (streetscape standards). iv. Required Street Network — The Required Street Network is comprised of future streets needed to adequately accommodate trip volumes generated by the likely build out scenario presented in the Illustrated Plan. The Required Streets shall be mandatory and shall generally meet the locational and connectivity goals of the Regulating Plan. Their design shall be guided by the Street -Type Specifications. v. Recommended Street Network — The Recommended Street Network indicates the future desired streets to implement the Station Area Illustrative Master Plan. Their location is not mandatory and their design shall be guided by the Street Type Specifications. vi. Required Civic /Open Space — Public Civic and Open Spaces shall comply with the standards included in Section 118 -570. vii. Recommended Civic /Open Space — The Recommended Civic /Open Space designation shall indicate the locations of desired civic buildings (public buildings and religious buildings) and open spaces (including parks, plazas, and squares) to implement the Illustrative Master Plan. c. Transit Oriented Development Code Text: The Transit Oriented Development Code text (the text portion of this Ordinance) shall enumerate the use and development standards with text and graphics including Character Zones, Special Frontage, street type, civic space, landscape, architectural, signage, lighting, and all related standards for all streets, and public and private development. d. The development standards under Chapter 118 of the City of North Richland Hills, as amended, shall not apply to the Station Areas except as specifically referenced herein. Development standards not addressed in this ordinance shall be governed by the City of North Richland Hills Zoning Ordinance to the extent they are not in conflict with the intent of the Transit Oriented Development Code. e. Using this Code: 21Page Ordinance No. 3240 Page 4 of 59 City of North Richland Hills TOD Code March 4, 2013 Revisions Wherever a word begins with a capital letter, consult the definitions for the specific meaning. In order to understand what the Ordinance allows on property within each Station Area there are three basic steps: 1. Look at the Regulating Plan for the corresponding station area. Find the subject property on the Regulating Plan. Identify the Character Zone the property is located in and the Street Type designation along all its street frontages. In addition identify any Special Frontage Requirements applicable to the subject property. 2. The Schedule of Uses by Character Zone is listed in Table 5.1 and for Building Form and Development Standards refer to the corresponding zone standards in Section 118 -566 of this ordinance. 3. Refer to Section 118 -564€ for Special Frontage Standards, Section 118 -567 for Street Type and Streetscape Standards, and Section 118 -568 for Architectural and Urban Design Standards. The information from the above listed three steps explains where the building will sit on the lot, the limits on its three dimensional form, the range of uses, and the palette of materials that will cover it. For exact dimensions specific to a particular property, application process, or for information on Special Development Plans, consult with City Staff. Section 118 -563. Definitions In addition to Definitions in Chapter 118 -1 in the City of North Richland Hills Zoning Ordinance, the following terms shall have the corresponding interpretations. Attics /Mezzanines: the interior part of a building contained within a pitched roof structure or a partial story between two main stories of a building. Auto - Related Sales and Service Uses: are establishments that provide retail sales and services related to automobiles including, but not limited to, cars, tires, batteries, gasoline, etc. Bonus Provisions: the specific development incentives available for development within some Character Zones based on desirable criteria. Build -to Zone: the area within which the principal building's front facade is to be built. Build -to Line: the line at which the principal building's front facade shall be built. Building Form Standards: the standards established for each Character Zone that specifies the height, bulk, orientation, and elements for all new construction and redevelopment. Building Frontage: the percentage of the building's front facade that is required to be located at the front Build -to Line or Zone as a proportion of the block frontage along that public street. Parks, plazas, squares, and pedestrian breezeway frontages shall be considered as buildings for the calculation of building frontage. 31Page Ordinance No. 3240 Page 5 of 59 City of North Richland Hills TOD Code March 4, 2013 Revisions Fia � Aye A Swne�IW Image showing how building — frontage is calculated along a block or lot. Building Types: the classifications of different buildings by general function (building use) that also has implications on the scale, proportions, and architectural design of that specific building. Character Zone: each Character Zone is intended to create a distinct urban form different from other Character Zones. Civic /Open Space: means publicly accessible open space in the form of parks, courtyards, forecourts, plazas, greens, pocket parks, playgrounds, etc. They may be privately or publicly owned. For all residential uses, privately accessible open spaces such as courtyards, porches, and balconies may also be considered as Civic /Open Space for the purposes of this ordinance. Square means a civic /open space available for unstructured recreation and t civic purposes. A square is spatially defined by buildings. Its landscape shall consist of landscaping, hardscaping, water features, pathways, and pedestrian amenities arranged in formal and informal patterns. Squares shall be located at the intersection of important streets. Plaza means a primarily hardscaped civic /open space that provides for a ILI pedestrian gathering with formal landscaping, available for civic purposes and commercial activities. A plaza shall be spatially defined by buildings. Plazas include piazzas, courts, malls, market places and other such lateral expansions of the public way or additions to the public way that provide for civic, commercial or ceremonial pedestrian activities. 4 Page Ordinance No. 3240 Page 6 of 59 City of North Richland Hills TOD Code March 4, 2013 Revisions Playground means a civic /open space designed and equipped for children's r recreation. A playground shall be fenced and may include an open shelter. Playgrounds shall be located within Ll residential areas and may be placed within a block as illustrated. They may be included in other open spaces. Comprehensive Land Use Plan: City of North Richland Hills Comprehensive Land Use Plan that establishes the blueprint for the long -term growth and development of the City. Concept Plan: a plan that is intended to illustrate the general development pattern proposed and meets the requirements of Section 118 -571 of this ordinance. Development Review Committee (DRQ: is a committee comprised of a representative from each of the various city departments in charge of reviewing and approving development applications within the two TOD areas. Encroachment: any structural element that breaks the plane of a vertical or horizontal regulatory limit, extending into a Setback, into the Public R -O -W, or above a height limit. Illustrative Master Plan: is the building scale master plan that provides the guidance for future development and redevelopment of each of the two station areas. It indicates the general location of buildings, uses, streets, open spaces, and parking within both TOD areas Land Use Mix Criteria: shall be the relative percentages of commercial, civic, residential, and other uses within a specific Character Zone. The Land Use Mix Criteria may apply to a specific development or to an entire Character Zone. Light Manufacturing & Industrial Uses: Includes assembly and light manufacturing of commodities (incl. electronics) fully enclosed within the building without producing any noxious odors, gas, or other pollutants. This category shall include workshops and studios for cottage industries such as pottery, glass - blowing, metal working, screen printing, weaving, etc. Live -Work Unit: A live -work unit is a dwelling unit that is also used for work purposes, provided that the `work' component is restricted to the uses of professional office, artist's workshop, studio, or other similar uses and is located on the street level. The `live' component may be located on the street level (behind the work component) or any other level of the building. Living Fence: shall be a Street Screen composed of landscaping in the form of vegetation. Multi -unit House: A two story residential building on a single platted lot containing at least 2 and no more than 5 individual dwelling units. Architectural features include separate dwelling entrances and shared parking areas creating the effect of a larger estate type home. Regulating Plan: is a Zoning Map or set of maps that shows the Character Zones, Civic Spaces, location of Special Frontages, Streets, and Special Requirements applicable to the two Station Areas subject to the standards in this Ordinance. 51Page Ordinance No. 3240 Page 7 of 59 City of North Richland Hills TOD Code March 4, 2013 Revisions Retail Sales: Retail establishments are the final step in the distribution of merchandise. They are organized to sell in small quantities to many customers. Establishments in stores operate as fixed point -of -sale locations, which are designed to attract walk -in customers. Retail establishments often have displays of merchandise and sell to the general public for personal or household consumption, though they may also serve businesses and institutions. Some establishments may further provide after -sales services, such as repair and installation. Included in, but not limited to this category, are durable consumer goods sales and service, consumer goods, other grocery, food, specialty food, beverage, dairy, etc, and health and personal services. Service Uses: This is a category for limited personal service establishments which offer a range of personal services that include (but not limited to) clothing alterations, shoe repair, dry cleaners, laundry, health and beauty spas, tanning and nail salons, hair care, etc. Special Development Plan: A development application that meets Section 118 -571@ of this Ordinance. Special Frontage Requirements: are standards applied to certain properties as indicated in the Regulating Plan in order to address specific requirements and transitions based on street frontage and adjacency in addition to or in lieu of the underlying Character Zone standards. Station Area: the area included in one of the Character Zones as established in the Regulating Plans for the two future rail stations. Street Screen: a freestanding wall or living fence built along the frontage line or in line with the building fagade along the street. It may mask a parking lot or a loading /service area from view or provide privacy to a side yard and/or strengthen the spatial definition of the public realm. Street Type: is a specific designation for streets in the TOD Zones that establish a certain character and cross - sections to improve walkability within each Station Area. Street Network: is the required and recommended network for new and existing streets within both the Station Areas as established in the Regulating Plans and identified in the Illustrative Master Plans. Townhouse: two to three story attached housing unit of at least 2 but no more than 6 dwelling units connected. Each townhouse is on a separately platted lot with a main entrance on a street and rear alley garage access. Transition Zones: are the areas with specific adjacencies (single - family residential or Character Zones) within which certain limitations on building heights apply as established for each Character Zone. Transitional Surface Parking Lot: are surface parking lots that are ultimately intended to be infilled with buildings to support the City's goals for Transit- Oriented Development. Section 118 -564. The Regulating Plans 61Page Ordinance No. 3240 Page 8 of 59 City of North Richland Hills TOD Code March 4, 2013 Revisions a. The Regulating Plans for Smithfield (Appendix A) and Iron Horse Station (Appendix B) Areas are hereby adopted. The standards in this Code shall apply mandatorily to all properties within the two Station Areas as designated in the respective Regulating Plans. b. Character Zones Established — the following Character Zones are established. The boundaries of the specific Character Zones are established in the Regulating Plan for each Station Area. i. Historic TOD: The Historic TOD Character zone is intended to preserve existing historic buildings in the Smithfield Station Area. It includes properties along Main Street, west of Davis and the Smithfield Cemetery. ii. TOD Core: The TOD Core provides the most opportunities for redevelopment and new development in both the Station Areas. It is the area that has the most development impact due to the location of the transit station. iii. TOD Residential: The TOD Residential zones in both Station Areas provide the transitions from the higher intensity development of the TOD Core and existing residential neighborhoods. iv. General Mixed Use — Iron Horse: The General Mixed Use — Iron Horse zone is located in the Iron Horse Station Area and is generally outside the immediate influence of the transit station. This area is characterized by large scale office and industrial uses or vacant land that will potentially redevelop after the TOD Core areas. This area is intended for a wider range of uses that includes retail, office, residential, and industrial uses. V. General Mixed Use — Smithfield: The General Mixed Use — Smithfield zone is located in the Smithfield Station Area and is generally located east of Davis Blvd., outside the immediate influence of the transit station. This area is characterized by office and industrial uses or vacant land and adjacent to established residential neighborhoods that will potentially redevelop after the TOD Core areas. This area is intended for a wider range of uses that includes retail, office, residential, and industrial uses. vi. Arterial Mixed Use: The Arterial Mixed Use zone is intended to provide appropriate transitions to major regional roadways while taking advantage of that frontage for limited auto - oriented uses and sites. vii. High Intensity Mixed Use: The High Intensity Mixed Use is intended for large scale commercial uses and supporting retail, restaurant, and residential uses. c. Special Frontage Requirements — In order to address specific requirements and transitions based on street frontage and adjacency, the following Special Frontage Requirements as established in the Regulating Plan shall apply to both Station Areas: i. Commercial Frontage: In all areas designated as Commercial Frontage on the Regulating Plan, the ground floor space shall be built to commercial standards and establishes mandatory commercial uses along the ground floor of all buildings. ii. Arterial Frontage (Davis and Mid - Cities Blvd.): For all buildings and building sites designated as Arterial Frontage in the Regulating Plan, the following rules apply: (1) A building setback of a minimum of 20 ft. shall apply along the designated frontage. Of the 20 ft. setback, 15 ft. shall be dedicated to a landscaped parkway. A maximum building setback of 85 ft. shall be required along the designated Arterial Frontage. (2) Surface parking lots no deeper than 70 ft. as measured from the back of the landscaped parkway may be permitted. 71Page Ordinance No. 3240 Page 9 of 59 rr City of North Richland Hills TOD Code March 4, 2013 Revisions (3) Commercial driveways that meet the city and TxDOT design criteria are permitted. (4) Structured parking may be permitted along this frontage. Building Setback standards in Subsection (1) shall apply to any parking structure. iii. Boulevard Frontage (Iron Horse): For all buildings and building sites designated as Boulevard Frontage in the Regulating Plan, the following rules apply: (1) Setbacks and build -to -zones shall be based on the underlying character district. (2) Surface parking lots no deeper than 70 ft. may be permitted so long as its frontage along the boulevard is no more than 50% of the lot frontage (see figure 4.1) (3) Driveways shall be limited to a maximum of 24 ft. in width and one driveway per every 200 ft. of block frontage. tt7 ✓,o 10' side setback 0' side setback i Property line r Surface pxkmg Sidewalk Hutldto /one Existm /Future R-04 10' Parkway.. 7 Max 74' B = 50% of A A = Lot frontage along boulevard - - - - -- - -✓ Boulevard Figure 4.1 Boulevard Frontage Requirements d. Required Street Network by Street Type — In order to achieve streets that balance mobility with pedestrian orientation in both the Station Areas, the Regulating Plan establishes the network of required streets. The Regulating Plan also designates all streets by Street Type. All new and redesigned streets in both the Station Areas shall meet the street design standards established in Section 118 -567. e. Civic Buildings and Civic /Open Space —The Regulating Plan indicates existing Civic Buildings (schools, public uses, and churches) and Civic /Open Space (parks, plazas, and squares). In addition, it indicates the recommended Civic /Open Spaces based on the Illustrative Master Plan. The specific standards for civic buildings and Civic /Open Space are established in Section 118 -570. Section 118 -565. Schedule of Permitted Uses by Character Zone a. Generally: Due to the emphasis on urban form over land uses in the Station Areas, general use categories have been identified by character zones. Uses not listed in the following 81Page Ordinance No. 3240 Page 10 of 59 City of North Richland Hills TOD Code March 4, 2013 Revisions schedule, but are substantially similar, may be permitted upon the approval of the City Manager or his or her designee, subject to appeal to the City Council. b. Compliance with the Land Use Mix Criteria: Review criteria and standards for recommended land use mix are established as a part of the Building Form and Development Standards in Section 118 -566. c. Schedule of Uses: 91Page Ordinance No. 3240 Page 11 of 59 City of North Richland Hills TOD Code March 4, 2013 Revisions Table 5.1 N o Land Use Commercial Uses Office & Retail Uses • Retail Sales or Service with no drive through P P P NP P P facility (includes alcohol sales). Excluded from this category are retail sales and services establishments geared towards the automobile (see Section 118 -563 of this Ordinance for Definition of Retail, Service uses, and Auto - related Sales and Service • Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate establishments P P P NP P P including banks, credit unions, real estate, and property management services, with no drive through facili • Offices for business, professional, and technical P P P NP P P uses such as accountants, architects, lawyers, doctors, etc. • Food Service Uses such as full- service restaurants, P P P NP P P cafeterias, and snack bars with no drive through facilities including cafd seating within a public or private sidewalk area with no obstruction of p edestrian circulation Auto- related retail sales or service NP NP P/C NP P/C P/C Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation Uses • Art galleries P P P NP P P • Art, antique, furniture or electronics studio (retail, P P P NP P P repair or fabrication; excludes auto electronics sales or service • Games arcade establishments P P P NP P P • Theater, cinema, dance, or music establishment P P P NP P P • Museums and other special purpose recreational P P P NP P P institutions • Fitness, recreational sports, gym, or athletic club P P P NP 1 P • Parks, greens, plazas, squares, and playgrounds P P P P P P • Cemeteries P NP NP NP NP NP Educational, Public Administration, Health Care and Other Institutional Uses • Business associations and professional P P P NP P P membership organizations • Child day care and preschools P P P NP P P • Schools, libraries, and community halls P P P NP P P • Universities and Colleges NP P/C P/C NP P P/C • Civic uses P P P NP P P • Social and fraternal organizations P P P NP P P • Social services and philanthropic organizations P P P NP P P • Religious Institutions P P P P P P • Funeral homes P P P NP P P Residential Uses Home Occupations (regulated by Section 118 -727 P/A P/A P/A P/A P/A P/A — Customary home occupations) Residential Apartments and/or condominiums NP P/C NP NP NP NP ■ Upper floor residential uses' P P P P P P Residential uses shall be permitted by right in the upper floors of all buildings 101 Ordinance No. 3240 Page 12 of 59 City of North Richland Hills TOD Code March 4, 2013 Revisions o A o •o x N O x n, 4 Ca a> rn U x C7A� �� ■ Single - family residential attached dwelling unit NP P WC P NP NP (Townhomes) • Single-family residential detached dwelling unit NP NP P/C P NP NP ■ Two story Live /work NP NP P P NP NP • Multi -unit house NP NP P P NP NP Other Uses • Model homes for sales and romotion ** NP NP P P NP NP • Full- service hotels P /SDP P/C P NP P P • Bed and breakfast establishments P P P P NP NP • Parking, surface (primary use of property) P /SDP P /SDP P /SDP NP P /SDP P /SDP (Transitional Surface Parkin Lot) • Parking, surface (accessory use of property) P/C P/C P/C P/C P/C P/C • Parking, structured P/C P/C P/C P/C P/C P/C • Sales from kiosks P P NP NP NP NP • Any permitted use with a drive through facility NP NP P/C NP P/C P/C • Veterinary clinic (no facilities for overnight NP NP P NP P P storage of animals) • Any establishment which derives more than 75 P P NP NP P P percent of its revenue from the sale of alcoholic beverages and conforms to Chapter 6 of the City Code of Ordinances • Incidental Outdoor Display (subject to standards P/A P/A P/A NP P/A P/A in Section 118 -717 of the Zoning Ordinance • Outdoor storage and display (except Incidental NP NP NP NP NP NP Outdoor Display) • Light Manufacturing and industrial uses limited to NP NP P/C NP P/C P/C a maximum building footprint of 10,000 s . ft. • Warehousing NP NP P /A* NP P /A* P /A* • Miniwarehouse (Self-Storage) NP NP I NP NP NP NP • Specialty Personal Service Shop NP NP NP NP NP NP • Sexually-Oriented Business NP NP NP NP NP NP • Pawnshops NP NP NP NP NP NP • Alternative Financial establishments NP NP NP NP NP NP • Second Hand Dealers NP NP NP NP NP NP ■ Construction offices with heavy trucks or NP NP NP NP NP NP equipment P= Permitted NP= Not P /C= Permitted P/A = Permitted P /SDP = Permitted with a NA= Not SUP — Permitted by right Permitted with conditions Accessory Use Special Development Plan applicable with a-Speeial Use (See Section 118 -571) limit A* = Accessory use to not exceed 25% of the primary use building area d. Use Criteria: All uses listed as P/C in Table 5.1 shall also meet the following standards in Table 5.2 Table 5.2 — Use Criteria Use 7 Zone Location & Design Criteria Non - Residential Uses Light Manufacturing and industrial uses No outside storage or overnight parking of General Mixed Use, work vehicles except behind a masonry Arterial, High screening wall blocking view from public. Intensity All equipment, storage, and display shall be enclosed within a building. ** Model homes are limited to a time period until all the homes are sold in the neighborhood. 11 JPage Ordinance No. 3240 Paoe 13 of 59 City of North Richland Hills TOD Code March 4, 2013 Revisions Universities and Colleges TOD Core, General • Shall be required to provide structured Mixed Use, & High parking as part of the build -out for the Intensity Mixed Use university/college campus Retail Sales or Service including establishments geared Arterial Mixed Use, • Shall have the auto - oriented sales and towards the automobile High Intensity Mixed services oriented towards Davis, Mid - Use, and General Cities, and Loop 820 Access Road only. Mixed Use In no case shall gas pumps and canopies along the major roadway exceed 50% of that street frontage. • Service bays shall be oriented internal to the site away from the arterial roadway or towards alleys. • No outside storage or overnight parking of vehicles waiting on repair except behind a masonry screening wall blocking view from public. All equipment, storage, and display shall be enclosed within a building. Residential Uses Single Family Detached (Homes) General Mixed Use • Shall only be allowed as an adjacent use to existing single family detached housing and does not have Arterial frontage. Apartment/Condos TOD Core Permitted in Smithfield TOD Core at 25 dwelling units per acre minimum and built to first floor commercial construction for all buildings adjacent to and facing Smithfield Road and Davis Boulevard. • Permitted in Iron Horse TOD Core at 30 dwelling units per acre minimum with maximum lot width of 600 feet and 80% of required parking maintained as onsite structured parking. Required built to first floor commercial construction for all buildings adjacent to and facing Iron Horse Boulevard. Other Uses Full Service Hotel T01) Core • Permitted in Iron Horse TOD Core • Only permitted in Smithfield TOD Core by Special Development Plan Parking, surface (accessory use) All 0 Building form standards shall apply based on character zone (Section 118 -566). Parking, structured All . All structured parking shall be lined by active uses along the entire ground floor frontage of all Commercial "Maid' Streets, Avenues, and TOD Boulevards. • All structured parking shall be lined by active uses along a minimum of 50 of all other streets (with the exception of arterials, freeways, and alleys). Driveways into the garages shall be from alleys, TOD Boulevards, or TOD General Streets. Transitional surface parking lot Historic, TOD Core, • Transitional Surface Parking lots may be General Mixed Use, exempted from the parking setback Arterial, High standards in this section if all surface Intensity parking lots accommodating 50 cars or more in one or more contiguous lots obtain Special Development Plan (SDP) approval from City Council. A time limit of 3 years may be imposed by City Council for all transitional surface parking lots. In addition City Council may require a p hasing plan for development on the site. 121Page Ordinance No. 3240 Page 14 of 59 City of North Richland Hills TOD Code March 4, 2013 Revisions Any permitted use with a drive through facility Arterial Mixed Use • All drive through access (driveways) shall General Mixed Use be from arterial, TOD General Street, and High Intensity freeway frontage road, or alleys. Mixed Use Drive through lanes and/or canopies shall not front on or be located along any Commercial "Main" Street, Avenue, or TOD Boulevard. Section 118 -566. Building Form & Development Standards: 13 jPag�, Ordinance No. 3240 Page 15 of 59 City of North Richland Hills TOD Code March 4, 2013 Revisions a. Historic TOD i i 0. iN i QI I Street ......� ... Build -t0 2one Property Line P Line Sidewalk E �nY Hei ry -- Prima Street Building minimum 15 ft. Building maximum 2 stories (see #3) Key Accessory building max. 2 stories (see - - - - - -- Property Line - - - - - -- Setback Line #3) Ground floor finish level 12 in. max. O above sidewalk k� NNUMM& Build -to Zone Building Area 15 ft. First floor height min.(floor to Buil ding P floor) Build -to Zone (BTZ) (See #7) Upper floor(s) height 10 ft. min. (Distance from property line to edge of the zone) Front (Primary Street) 0 ft. – 5 ft. 0 Land Use Min. %° of Max. % of Preferred Front (Secondary Street) 0 ft. – 5 ft. building building area area Setback Commercial (retail, 30% 90% 55% restaurant and office) ........................._........_.......................... ..._....................._... -- ............. ......._ ....................... 15 Side 0 ft. (see #1) Residential 0% 5 ° /0 /o ...................._ en ........... S _ ..... Civic /O . .- ............................. ace 5% 10% 10% Rear (excl. religious Adjacent to SF residential 15 ft. O Other (tncl. religious) 15% 25% 20% Adjacent to any other use 10 ft. Building Types Building Frontage Shopfront Civic building % of building built to 80% (min.) Transit Station .._.. .—-- ..........__..._..._...._._ ................._... _..-_--.......-.. - primary street BTZ (see #2) 0 Hotel % of building built to 40% (min.) O Notes second street BTZ (see #2) #1 – Side setbacks shall be based on minimum fire separation required Block and Lot Standards between buildings, if applicable #2 – Corner building street facades must be built to the BTZ for a Block face dimensions 600 ft. (maximum) minimum of 30 ft. from the corner along both streets. Block perimeter 1,600 ft. (maximum) #3 – Attics and mezzanines less than 7 ft. (avg.) height shall not be counted as a story. Lot Width 200 ft. (max.) #4Development Review Committee may grant waivers for individual applications based on the entire character zone meeting mixed use Lot Depth 200 ft. (max.) © criteria ranges. Building area is based on usable first floor building space. 45 – Mansard roofs are not permitted Lot Coverage 90% max. #6 – All buildings in the Historic TOD shall meet the Architectural Standards and Guidelines in Section 118 -568. #7 – Any frontage along a public street (except alleys) not defined by a building at the BTZ shall be defined by a 4 ft. high Street Screen or appropriate plaza that is built within the BTZ. Ordinance No. 3240 14 I P a g e Page 16 of 59 City of North Richland Hills TOD Code March 4, 2013 Revisions _ L.._._.._.._.._ .._.._.._.._..___..-- .-- __ - -. -. - - ----..--- ._.._.._.._ _ . _ _ r ................. ------ ------ ............. ....................... ------------------------- ----------------- ----------- Property Lure Sidewalk Property Line Sidevalk Primary Street Pnrnary Street Key Key Property Line Property Line Parking Area Encroachment Area Encroachments (seelm) Location (distance from property line) Location Front setback 10 ft. Front 6 ft. max. Side setback 0 ft. Secondary street 4 ft. max Secondary street 10 ft. Rear 3 ft. max. setback Rear setback 5 ft. Q Notes #13 — Canopies, awnings, signs, and balconies may encroach Required parking spaces allow shared and onstreet over the BTZ and setback areas as indicated in the shaded parking areas. Any supports provided within the encroachment area Non Residential — I per 250 sq.ft. shall be non-structural. A minimum vertical clearance of 8 ft. Upper floor Residential — 1.5 per dwelling unit. shall be required as measured from the finished grade of the sidewalk below the encroachment. Notes #14 - Ground and roof mounted mechanical equipment shall be screen from direct view of adjoining public rights-of-way. In #8 — Parking driveway 26ft. max. addition to a parapet wall no higher than 42 in., the perimeter width 0 of any visible roof mounted mechanical equipment shall be #9 - On corner lots, driveway shall not be circumscribed by an appropriate device that is at least as tall as located on a primary street. 0 the equipment itself. #10 — Shared driveways and cross access easements are # 15 —The area between the building and the edge of the BTZ encouraged between lots to minimize curb cuts. a #11 — Parking may be provided off-site within 1,200 feet or as t the public sidewalk shall be paved flush with the sidewalk. shared parking. #12 - Section 118-834 of the City of NRH Zoning Ordinance shall apply for design of off-street parking areas. Ordinance No. 3240 15 1 P a g e Page 17 of 59 NOWNEW City of North Richland Hills TOD Code March 4, 2013 Revisions b. TOD Core 0 T — f 5 it J zone Property Line Sidewalk Primary Street Property Line Key ...... _... Property Line -- — — — — — Setback Line Building minimum 15 ft. 0 n"MIN Build-to Zone Building Area Building maximum 4 stories 0 (see #3) Accessory building 2 stories max. (see #3) Build-to Zone (BTZ) (see #7) Ground floor finish 12 in. max' (Distance from property line to edge of the zone) level above sidewalk Front (Primary Street) 0 ft. — 5 ft. 15 ft. min. for 0 First floor height commercial Front (Secondary Street) 0 ft. — 5 ft. 10 ft. min for residential Setback Side 0 ft. (see #1) 0 Upper floor(s) height 10 ft. min. Rear Mixed Use Criteria (see #4) Adj. to any zoned SF Res. use 15 ft. Land Use Min. % of Max. % of Preferred Adjacent to any other use 10 ft. building area building area Commercial (retail, 35% 75% 60% Building Frontage restaurant, office) % of building built to primary 80% (min.) Residential 0% 40% 25% street BTZ (see #2) Civic/Open Space 0% 10% 5% excl. religious) % of building built to secondary 40% (min.) Other (incl. religious) 0% 20% 10% street BTZ (see #2) Building Types Blo M ck AA 1 ATM _ Civic building Shopfront Mixed Use building Block face dimensions Soo ft. (maximum) Transit Station Block perimeter 2,40011. (maximum) Apartment building Parking structure Townhouse Hotel Lot Width 25'(min) Notes #1 — Side setbacks shall be based on minimum fire separation required Lot Depth 100 (min) between buildings, if applicable #2 — Comer building street facades must be built to the BTZ for a minimum Lot coverage 90% (max.) of 30 ft. from the comer along both streets. #3 — Attics and mezzanines less than 7 ft. (avg.) height shall not be counted as a story. Smithfield TOD - 25 du/ac min #4Development Review Committee may grant waivers for individual Residential Apartment applications based on the entire character zone meeting mixed use criteria ranges. Building area is based on first floor usable space. Densities Iron Horse TOD - 30 du/ac min #5 — Mansard roofs are not permitted w/ structured parking #6 — All buildings in the TOD Core shall meet the Architectural Standards in Section 118-568. Townhome — 1,200 ft.sq. (min.) Apartment unit — 650 sq.ft. (min) #7 — Any frontage along a public street (except alleys) not defined by a building at the BTZ shall be defined by a 4 ft. high Street Screen or 16 1 P a e Ordinance No. 3240 Page 18 of 59 City of North Richland Hills TOD Code March 4, 2013 Revisions appropriate plaza built within the BTZ. t o t� . i � t Progeny L ne Property Line Sidewalk Sidewalk ? Pnmary Street _ -- Primary Street Key Key - - -- Property Line - - -- Properly Line Encroachment Area Parking Area Location Location (distance from property line) Front 6 ft. max. Front setback (min.) 10 ft. O Secondary street 4 ft. max O Side setback (min.) 0 ft. O Rear 3 ft. max. Secondary street setback (min.) 10 ft. O R es id en ti a l T Rear setback (min.) 5 ft. Q Transitbn Zone Required parking Spaces allow shared and onstreet parking >� Non residential — 1 per 250 sq.ft. ; H - 1 p bed ; Residential uses: Townhomes — 2 per dwelling unit ; Apartments /upper floor residential —1.5 per dwelling unit s' High , Notes Masonry Fence #8 — Parking driveway 26 ft. max. (except service ! Single - Family width drives which may be a max. © Residential of 30 ft. wide) Lot/Use #9 - On corner lots, driveway shall not be located on a O primary street. Property Line #10 — Shared driveways and cross access easements are encouraged between lots to minimize curb cuts. The following applies to all buildings located adjacent to an existing, zoned #11 — Parking may be provided off -site within 1,200 feet or as shared single - family detached residential. parking. Transition Zone 25 ft. (min.) #12 - Section 118 -834 of the City of NRH Zoning Ordinance shall apply for Max. Building Height at 3 stories design of off - street parking areas. within Transition Zone #13 — Canopies, awnings, signs, and balconies may encroach over the BTZ #15 - A 6 ft. high masonry fence shall be installed at the property line and setback areas as indicated in the shaded areas. Any supports provided adjacent to the existing residential use. within the encroachment area shall be non - structural. A minimum vertical #16 - Building mass shall be stepped down along the residential edge. clearance of 8 ft. shall be required as measured from the finished grade of the sidewalk below the encroachment. #17 - The area between the building and the edge of the BTZ at the public # 14 - Ground and roof mounted mechanical equipment shall be screen from sidewalk shall be paved flush with the sidewalk. direct view of adjoining public rights -of -way or single - family residential uses. In addition to a parapet wall no higher than 42 in., the perimeter of any visible roof mounted mechanical equipment shall be circumscribed by an appropriate device that is at least as tall as the equipment itself. 171Page Ordinance No. 3240 Page 19 of 59 �arrrrrar� City of North Richland Hills TOD Code March 4, 2013 Revision 3 c. High Intensity Mixed Use sr Ip I i"S IJ �m� a `\a\\\\ ' Property Line Sidewalk ---� �/ Primary Street Property Line Key — — — Property Line Setback Line Building minimum 15 ft. Build -to Zone Building Area Building maximum 10 stories (see #3 and #8) Ground floor finish level 12 in. max. above O v. - -• ! sidewalk Build -to Zone (BTZ) (see #7) First floor height IS f oor t o floor) (Distance from property line to edge of the zone) t Front (Primary Street) 0 ft. —20 ft. Upper floor(s) height 10 ft. min. Front (Secondary Street) 5 ft. — 20 ft. "� Land Use Min. % of Max. % of Preferred Setback building area building area Commercial (retail, 35% 100% 70% Side 0 ft. (see #1) O _rest aurant, o ffice)' Residential ..................................... 0% ............_......_.................. 40% ............. ...._.............. % .._._.... Civic /Open Space 5% 10% 5% Rear 5 ft. � excl reli ous i (....--_:._.- .-.._.8..--....-_) ... ... .. ..... --------------- - - - - -- ....................._..........-.......-............................_....................------------ B Fr o n tage Other (incl. religious) 0% 5% 5% % of building built to primary 60% (min.) street BTZ (see #2) Building Types Shopfront Civic building Mixed Use Building % o building built to secondary 30% min. . . .. . . . .. .. . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . street BTZ (see #2) High rise office building Parking structure Notes i t i 42 — Corner building street facades must be built to the BTZ for a Block face dimensions 1,000 ft. (maximum) minimum of 20 ft. from the corner along both streets. #3 — Attics and mezzanines less than 7 ft. (avg.) height shall not be Block perimeter 3,600 ft. (maximum) counted as a story. #4Development Review Committee may grant waivers for individual Lot Width 800 ft. (max.) applications based on the entire character zone meeting mixed use criteria ranges. Building area is based on first floor usable space. Lot Depth 800 ft. (max.) © #5 — Mansard roofs are not permitted #6 — All buildings in the High Intensity Mixed Use zone shall meet the Lot coverage 85% (max.) Architectural Standards in Section 118 -568. #7 — Any frontage along a public street (except alleys) not defined by a Notes building at the BTZ shall be defined by a 4 ft. high Street Screen or #I — Side setbacks shall be based on minimum fire separation required appropriate plaza within the BTZ. between buildings, if applicable. #8 - Buildings may exceed the building height limitations and deviate from the mixed use criteria if they meet the Special Development Standards as established in Section 118 -571. Also see Bonus provisions for SDP criteria. 181Page Ordinance No. 3240 Page 20 of 59 City of North Richland Hills TOD Code March 4, 2013 Revisions ............... - - IF -------- • A Encroachments are permitted into any required yard and may .00 occupy no more than 50% of that yard. • Canopies, awnings, signs, and balconies may not encroach over the property line. BonuzTmns W • Building heights over 10 stories may be permitted with and SDP. The following criteria shall apply for evaluating the 0 4 — 1.4 SDP: o Provision of plazas, squares, or civic open spaces based on the Illustrative Master Plan o Provision of structured parking and shared parking P"" Lke Sidewalk o Provision of a minimum of 10% of residential uses Primary Street Key F. Wit MWIMI Atip'llits -EEL Property Line High Intensity Mixed Use Zone Parking Area Transition Req mt Any other TOD Character Zone If Location (distance from property line) Front setback (min.) 25-1 Oft. Side setback (min.) 0 ft. Secondary street 10 ft. setback (min.) Rear setback (min.) 5 ft. Required Parking Spaces allow shared an on street parking Non residential — I per 250 sq.ft. Property Line The following applies to all buildings located within the High Intensity Hotel - I per bedroom Transition Zone as designated on the Regulating Plan Residential uses Transition Zone 250 ft. (min Max. Building Height at No more than 2 Upper floor residential — 1.5 per dwelling unit within Transition Zone stories above the maximum Notes permitted in the #9 — Parking driveway width 26 ft. max. (except adjoining zone service drives 0 Notes which may be a # 15 - Ground and roof mounted mechanical equipment shall be screen max. of 30 ft. wide) from direct view of adjoining public rights-of-way or single-family #10 - On comer lots, driveway shall not be located 0 than residential uses. In addition to a parapet wall no higher 42 in., the on a primary street. perimeter of any visible roof mounted mechanical equipment shall be # 11— Shared driveways and cross access easements are encouraged circumscribed by an appropriate device that is at least as tall as the between lots to minimize curb cuts. equipm itself. # 12 — Parking may be provided off-site within 1,200 feet or as shared # 16 — Building mass shall be stepped down along the residential edge. parking. # 17 — Loading and unloading shall be located along TOD General # 13 - Section 118-834 of the City of NRH Zoning Ordinance shall apply Streets or alleys only. for design of off-street parking areas. # 14 — Canopies, awnings, signs, and balconies may encroach over the BTZ and setback areas with a minimum vertical clearance of 8 ft. from the finished grade of the sidewalk in front of the fgade with the encroachment. 19 1 P a c , e Ordinance No. 3240 Page 21 of 59 �rrr► City of North Richland Hills TOD Code March 4, 2013 Revisions d. General Mixed Use Zone - Iron Horse _. t " N 0 J Property Line Sidewalk 4 A _ - - - -- Property Line Primary Street ®,.. Key - - - Property Line Setback Line Building minimum 15 ft. Building maximum 3 stories Build -to Zone Building Area (see #3) Accessory building B uildi max 2 stories (see #3) ng Placement Build -to Zone (BTZ) 12 in. max. above sidewalk O � ) Ground floor finish Distance from property line to edge of the zone for commercial level 18 in. min. for residential Front (Primary Street) 5 ft. - 20 ft. Front (Secondary Street) 5 ft. - 20 ft. First floor height 15 ft. min. for commercial 10 ft. min for residential Setback Upper floor(s) height 10 ft. min. Side 5 ft. (see #1) Rear Adjacent to SF residential 15 ft. Oi Land Use Min. % of Max. % of Preferred Adjacent to any other use 10 ft. building building area Building Form area Commercial (retail, 15 % of building built to primary 60% (min.) © /0 100 /° 50% 0 0 street BTZ (see #2) restaurant, office) ................._........-...- � ..........................._.................................. ._..._.....................6... --------------- - - - - -- ..-, Residenti ............. al 0% 60% 30% % of building built to secondary 40% (min.) O _..._._ ............. ..............._....... en space (excl. 5 ............. o ...............—..................... ...... 10 o_..................... -- 5 o Civic /Op /0 /0 /o street BTZ see #2 reli tons i t Other (industrial) 0% 50% 15% Block face dimensions 1,000 ft. (maximum) Location Standards Block perimeter 3,600 ft. (maximum) • Existing residential neighborhoods shall be buffered by residential uses in the General Mixed Use Iron Horse zone to a depth of 100 ft. Lot Width 0 Commercial uses (except live -work) shall be located within 200 ft. SF - 40 ft.(min) 400 ft. (max.) of Iron Horse Blvd, Browning Dr. (east of the rail road line), and TH - 25 ft.(min) Hilltop Dr. Lot Depth 80 ft. 400 ft. (max.) (min) © Building Types Residential Size SF - 1,450 sq.ft. TH -1,200 sq.ft. Shopfront _ Civic buildin i SF detached _ Up t. -650 Multiunit - 800 sq pp p q• ft Mixed Use Townhouse /mult I I Hotel sq.ft. I -unit house Lot coverage 75% (max.) 4413evelopment Review Committee may grant waivers for individual applications based on the entire character zone meeting mixed use criteria ranges. Building area is based on first floor usable space. Notes #5 — Mansard roofs are not permitted # 1- Side setbacks shall be either 5 ft. or based on minimum fire #6 - Any frontage along all public streets (except alleys, arterial separation required between buildings, if applicable. roadways, and highways) not defined by a building at the BTZ shall be — defin #2 - Corner building street facades must be built to the BTZ for a by a 4 ft. high Street Screen or appropriate plaza built within the BTZ. minimum of 15 ft. from the corner along both streets. BTZ. #3 - Attics and mezzanines less than 7 ft. (avg.) height shall not be counted as a story. 201Page Ordinance No. 3240 Page 22 of 59 .�r�rarrir City of North Richland Hills TOD Code March 4, 2013 Revisions - -------.._..-.._. ._---------- -- ._.._.._.._..__;_ _..-.._-_.._.._.._.._- _.._...._.._.................. i i 1N z 6' High G ' i • i Masonry Fence P e sidewalk Single- Family Pn m a ry S R esid entia l Lot/Use Key - - - Property Line Property Line The following applies to all buildings located adjacent to an existing, Parking Area zoned single-family detached residential. Transition Zone _ Max. Building Height at within Transition Zone Location (distance from property line) #12 - -A 6 ft. high masonry 25 ft. (min.) fence shall be installed at Front setback 10 ft. O the property line adjacent to 0 ft. (next to O the existing residential use. Side setback commercial) #13 - Building mass shall 2 stories be stepped down along the 5 ft. (next to residential) residential edge. Secondary street 10 ft. O #14 - Ground and roof mounted mechanical equipment shall be screen setback from direct view of adjoining public rights -of -way or single - family Rear setback 5 ft. Q residential uses. In addition to a parapet wall no higher than 42 in., the perimeter of any visible roof mounted mechanical equipment shall be Required Parking Spaces allow shared and on street parking circumscribed by an appropriate device that is at least as tall as the Non - Residential 1 per 250 sq.ft. equipment itself. Hotel 1 per bedroom # 15 — Loading and unloading shall be located along TOD General Upper floor Multifamily uses 1.5 per dwelling unit Streets or alleys only. Townhomes/Multi -unit house 2 per dwelling unit Single family detached 3 per dwelling unit Notes #7 — Parking 24 ft. max. (except driveway width service drives which may be a max. of 30 ft. wide) #8 - On comer lots, driveway shall not be located O on a primary street. #9 — Shared driveways and cross access easements are encouraged between non - residential lots to minimize curb cuts. #10 — Parking may be provided off -site within 1,200 feet or as shared parking. A shared parking plan has to be approved by the City Manager or his/her designee. # 11 - Section 118 -834 of the City of NRH Zoning Ordinance shall apply for desig of off - street g arking areas. 11, • Encroachments are permitted into any required yard and may occupy no more than 50% of that yard. • Canopies, awnings, signs, and balconies may not encroach over the property line. 21 Page Ordinance No. 3240 Page 23 of 59 City of North Richland Hills TOD Code March 4, 2013 Revisions e. General Mixed Use Zone - Smithfield . ........... ....... ............. T_ 1 01 ENN t I'al oms "' .............. Sidewalk Property Line Primary Street Pmwty Lk* Key ------ Property Line ------- Setback Line Building minimum 15 ft. N I OR k I Build-to Zone Building Area 3 stories , Building maximum (see #3) 0 Building Placement Accessory building 2 stories max. (see #3) Build-to Zone (BTZ) Ground floor finish 12 in. max. above sidewalk for (Distance from property line to edge of the zone) level commercial 0 Front (Primary Street) 5 ft. - 20 ft. 18 in. min. for residential 0 First floor height 15 ft. min. for commercial Front (Secondary Street) 5 ft. - 20 ft. 0 10 ft. min for residential Setback Upper floor(s) height 10 ft. min. Side 5 ft. (see #1) ixed Use Criteria (see #4) Rear Land Use Min. % of Max. % of Preferred Adjacent to SF residential 15 ft. building area building area Adjacent to any other use 10 ft. Commercial (retail, 15% 100% 50% restaurant, office) Building Form Residential 0% 60% 30% ........... % of building built to primary 60% (min.) Space 5% 10% 5% streetBTZ (see #2) 0 (e - x - c - I - - re - I - ig - i - o - u - s ) ............................. — - - - --- ----------------- - - ------------ . .................. - — ------------------- --- - - - - % of building built to secondary 40% (min.) Other (industrial) 5% 30% 15% street BTZ (see #2) 0 Location Standards • Existing residential neighborhoods shall be buffered by residential Block and Lot St q!!494, uses in the General Mixed Use Smithfield zone to a depth of 100 ft. Block face dimensions 1,000 ft. (maximum) (min). • Commercial uses (except live-work) shall be located along a 200 ft. Block perimeter 3,600 ft. (maximum) wide area parallel to Davis Blvd. Lot Width 40 ft. SF 400 ft. (max.) 25 ft. TH (min) 10 Building Types Lot Depth 80 ft. Shopfiront 400 ft. (max.) I Civic building Single-family detached (min) 0 1 . .................. Residential Size SF - 1,450 sq.ft. TH -1,200 sq.ft. Mixed use I Townhouse /multi- Hotel Upper apt. -650 sq.ft. Multiunit - 800 sq.ft. unit house .............................. . ........ . .. . .. . ....................... . .. . .................... . . Notes # I - Side setbacks shall be either 5 ft. or based on minimum fire separation required between buildings, if applicable. #2 - Comer building street facades must be built to the BTZ for a minimum of 15 ft. from the comer along both streets. 22 1 P a g e Ordinance No. 3240 Page 24 of 59 i City of North Richland Hills TOD Code March 4, 2013 Revisions j #9 — Parking may be provided off -site within 1,200 feet or as shared ................... .._.._. ....... .._.._._._.._.._.._.._.i I parking. A shared parking plan has to be approved by the City Manager or his/her designee. j W #10 - Section 118 -834 of the City of NRH Zoning Ordinance shall apply 00 for design of off - street parking areas. • Encroachments are permitted into any required yard and may m occupy no more than 50% of that yard. _— • Canopies, awnings, signs, and balconies may not encroach f ` over the roe line. Residential Transition Standards Property foie Sklewaik I Prim St ' Transition Zone Key - - - Property Line i Parking Area - 6' High i Location (distance from property line) Masonry Fence Front setback 10 ft. O Single- Family Residential 1 0 ft. (next to O Side setback commercial) LoVUse 5 ft. (next to residential) Secondary street 10 ft. O Property Line setback The following applies to all buildings located adjacent to an Rear setback 5 ft. Q existing, zoned single - family detached residential. Transition Zone Required Parking Spaces follow Section 118 -570 and allow shared parking Max. Building Height at 25 ft. (min.) within Transition Zone Non- Residential 1 per 250 sq.ft. # 11 - A 6 ft. high masonry 2 stories Hotel 1 per bedroom fence shall be installed at the property line adjacent to Upper floor Multifamily uses 1.5 per dwelling unit the existing residential use. Townhomes 2 per dwelling unit # 12 - Building mass shall be stepped down along the residential edge. Single family detached 3 per dwelling unit Notes # 13 — Any frontage along all public streets (except alleys, arterial roadways, and highways) not defined by a building at the BTZ shall be #3 — Attics and mezzanines less than 7 ft. (avg.) height shall not be defined by a 4 ft. high Street Screen built within the BTZ. counted as a story. # 14 - Ground and roof mounted mechanical equipment shall be screen #4Development Review Committee may grant waivers for individual from direct view of adjoining public rights -of -way or single - family applications based on the entire character zone meeting mixed use criteria residential uses. In addition to a parapet wall no higher than 42 in., the ranges. Building area is based on first floor usable space. perimeter of any visible roof mounted mechanical equipment shall be #5 — Mansard roofs are not permitted circumscribed by an appropriate device that is at least as tall as the #6 — Parking 24 ft. max. (except equipment itself driveway width service drives which may © # 15 — Loading and unloading shall be located along TOD General be a max. of 30 ft. wide) Streets or alleys only. #7 - On corner lots, driveway shall not be located O on a primary street. #8 — Shared driveways and cross access easements are encouraged between non - residential lots to minimize curb cuts. 231Page Ordinance No. 3240 Page 25 of 59 City of North Richland Hills TOD Code March 4, 2013 Revisions f. Arterial Mixed Use N I� d aild-to Zone 4 Property Line Sidewalk Q Property Line Primary Street Key Property Line . - - - - -- Setback Line Building minimum 15 ft. 0` ` \���� Building maximum 2 stories Build -to Zone Building Area (see #3) - Ground floor finish 12 in. max. above sidewalk for O ' I acement level commercial 18 in. min. for residential Build -to Zone (BTZ)(see #5) (Distance from property line to edge of the zone) First floor height 15 ft. min.(floor to floor) Front (Arterial Street) 10 ft. — 70 ft. Upper floor(s) height 10 ft. min. Front (Any other TOD Street) 10 ft. — 70 ft. Setback Land Use Min. % of Max. % of Preferred Side 5 ft. (see #1) O /0 building area building area Commercial (retail, 40 100% 80% restaurant, office )Rear Rear - ...........................)....__._......................................................._......................---........................._..... ............................._. Adjacent to SF residential 15 ft. O Residential Permitted first floor Adjacent to any other use 10 ft. Civic /Open Space 0% 10% 5% (excl. religious - ..................- -- ._...._- .._._................ —. Buildin Form o ....... ._ ............. _ ..... .......... ....._........ Building Other (religious, 0 /0 25 15 % of building built to primary 60% (min.) industrial) street BTZ (see #2) © Building Types % of building built to secondary 40% (min.) O Shopfront Civic building street BTZ (see #2) Mixed use Hotel i Notes Block face dimensions 1,000 ft. (maximum) #1 — Side setbacks shall be either 5 ft. or based on minimum fire Block perimeter 3,600 ft. (maximum) separation required between buildings, if applicable. #2 — Corner building street facades must be built to the BTZ for a Lot Width 400 ft. (max.) minimum of 15 ft. from the corner along both streets. #3 — Attics and mezzanines less than 7 ft. (avg.) height shall not be Lot Depth 400 ft. (max.) © counted as a story. #4Development Review Committee may grant waivers for individual Lot coverage 75% (max.) applications based on the entire character zone meeting mixed use criteria ranges. Building area is based on first floor usable space. Residential density NA #5 — Mansard roofs are not permitted #6 — Any frontage along all TOD streets (except alleys, arterial roadways, and highways) not defined by a building at the BTZ shall be defined by a 4 ft. high Street Screen or appropriate plaza built within the BTZ. 241Page Ordinance No. 3240 Page 26 of 59 NNWW City of North Richland Hills TOD Code March 4, 2013 Revisions t #10 — Parking may be provided off -site within 1,200 feet or as _._.._.._............ .._._............... ._._:-------- __.................... ._.. __.._.__..�..___.i shared parking. A shared parking plan has to be approved by the f Q City Manager or his/her designee. a .., / Yards I • Encroachments are permitted into any required yard and may be no more than 10 ft. • Canopies, awnings, signs, and balconies may not encroach 1 3 over the ro line. 3 i I Residential Transition Standards 1 'a O 1 Property Line Sidewalk Primary Street Transition Zone Key - - - Property Line 1 Parking Area 1 k. 1 �• 1 ( 6' High Location (distance from property line) Masonry Fence 1 1 Front setback 10 ft. Single - Family -- 1 Residential 0 ft. (next to O Lot/Use Side setback commercial) 10 ft. (next to Property Line residential) Secondary street 10 ft. O The following applies to all buildings located adjacent to an setback existing, zoned single-family detached residential. _ Rear setback 5 ft. Q Transition Zone 25 ft. (min.) Max. Building Height at 2 stories Required Spaces within Transition Zone #11 — 118 -834 of the City of NRH Zoning Ordinance shall apply Shall meet Section 118 -833 of the city of North Richland Hills for design of off - street parking areas. Zoning Ordinance. #12 - A 6 ft. high masonry fence shall be installed at the property line adjacent to the existing residential use. #13 - Building mass shall be stepped down along the residential Notes edge. #14 - Ground and roof mounted mechanical equipment shall be #7 — Parking City/TXDOT standards © screen from direct view of adjoining public rights -of -way or driveway width on Arterial Roadways single - family residential uses. In addition to a parapet wall no and higher than 42 in., the perimeter of any visible roof mounted 24 ft. max. on all TOD mechanical equipment shall be circumscribed by an appropriate Streets device that is at least as tall as the equipment itself. #8 - On corner lots, driveway shall not be O #15 — Loading and unloading shall be located along TOD located on a primary street (with the exception General Streets or alleys only. of arterial roadways). #9 — Shared driveways and cross access easements are encouraged between non - residential lots to minimize curb cuts. 251Page Ordinance No. 3240 Page 27 of 59 City of North Richland Hills TOD Code March 4, 2013 Revisions g. TOD Residential .................. ...... of coverage 75% (max.) ID 0- low NINE Property Line Sidewalk Primary Street Key Property Line ------- Setback Line Property Line Build-to Zone Building Area Bui Building minimum 15 ft. 0 Build-to Zone (BTZ) (see #7) Building maximum 3 stories (Distance from property line to edge of the zone) (see #3) 0 Corner Lots: Accessory building 2 stories Front (Primary Street) 0 ft. — 10 ft. max. (see #3) 0 Ground floor finish 12 in. max. above sidewalk Front (Secondary Street) 0 ft. — 10 ft. 0 level (for commercial uses); 18 in. 0 Width of comer lot build-to zone min. (for residential uses) (both primary and secondary 25 ft. (min.) a Q First floor height 4 -4 ft- Min. fqr. 0'Ammor-pial streets) 50 ft. (max.) 10ft. min. for residential Interior Lots: Upper floor(s) 10 ft. min. Front (Primary Street) 10 ft. —25 ft. height Building Types Front (Secondary Street) 10 ft. —25 ft. Single-family detached Civic building Multi-unit House Setback Live-Work Unit i Townhouse Side 0 ft. (see #1) Rear 10 ft. Building Form % of building built to primary 60% (min.) street BTZ (see #2) % of building built to secondary 40% (min.) street BTZ see Block and Lot Standards Block face dimensions 600 ft. (maximum) Block perimeter 2,000 ft. (maximum) Lot Width 40 ft. SF 200 ft. (max.) 25 ft. TH (min) Lot Depth 80 ft.(min) 200 ft. (max.) Residential Size SF — 1,450 sq.ft. TH Attached — Multiunit -800sq.ft. 1,200 sq.ft. (min) 26 P a g e Ordinance No. 3240 Page 28 of 59 City of North Richland Hills TOD Code March 4, 2013 Revisions Re si de ntial Transiton Zone i f � r ' 6 High • Masonry Fence i ___- .._1.. —_.._ Property Line Sidewalk � Single - Family Primary sneer Resi lenfial Key LoWse - - - -- Property Line property Line Parking Area The following applies to all buildings located adjacent to an existing, zoned single-family detached residential. Transition Zone Location (distance from property line) Max. Building Height at 15 ft. (min.) within Transition Zone Front setback (min.) 10 ft. O A 6 ft. high masonry fence 2 stories shall be installed at the Side setback (min.) 0 ft. O property line adjacent to the Secondary street O existing residential use. setback (min.) 10 ft. #4 — All buildings shall meet the Architectural Standards in Section 118 - 568. Rear setback (min.) 5 ft. Q #5 — Mansard roofs are not permitted Required Spaces #6 — All buildings in the TOD Residential shall meet the Architectural Multi unit house 2 per dwelling unit Standards in Section 118 -568. Townhomes 2 per dwelling unit #7 — Any frontage along a public street (except alleys) not defined by a Single Family detached 3 per dwelling unit building at the BTZ shall be defined by a 4 ft. Street Screen built within the BTZ. Bed &Breakfast 1.5 per bedroom #8 — Parking driveway width 20 ft. max. r . r r #9 - On corner lots, driveway 20 ft. max. Vet r shall not be located on a Corner Lots: Canopies, signs, awnings, and balconies may encroach over primary street. the sidewalk as long as the vertical clearance is a minimum of 8 ft. and the #10 — Shared driveways and cross access easements O encroachment does not exceed 50% of the required sidewalk width. are encouraged between lots to minimize curb cuts. Interior lots: Porches, stoops, awnings, signs, balconies, bay windows and #I I — Parking may be provided off -site within 1,200 feet or as shared other architectural features may encroach into required yards, provided p arking. they do not encroach over the front property line. # 12 — Section 118 -834 of the City of NRH Zoning Ordinance shall apply for design of off - street parking areas. Notes # 13 — Canopies, awnings, signs, and balconies may encroach over the BTZ #I — Side setbacks shall be based on minimum fire separation required and setback areas. between buildings, if applicable # 14 - Ground and roof mounted mechanical equipment shall be screen #2 — Corner building street facades must be built to the BTZ for a from direct view of adjoining public rights -of -way or single - family minimum of 30 ft. from the corner along both streets. residential uses. In addition to a parapet wall no higher than 42 in., the perimeter of any visible roof mounted mechanical equipment shall be #3 — Attics and messanines less than 7 ft. (ave) height shall not be counted circumscribed by an appropriate device that is at least as tall as the as a story. equipment itself. # 15 - Building mass shall be stepped down along the residential edge. 271Page Ordinance No. 3240 Page 29 of 59 City of North Richland Hills TOD Code March 4, 2013 Revisions Section 118 -567. Street & Streetscape Design Standards a. Generally: Streets in the Station Areas need to support the overall goal of a mixed use, compact, pedestrian oriented district. They should balance all forms of mobility while maximizing convenience for residents and visitors. The Regulating Plan designates the required and recommended street network within each Station Area. This section specifies the typical configuration of streets within both the Station Areas. The specifications address vehicular lane width, parkway widths, R -O -W widths, number of travel lanes, on- street parking, and pedestrian accommodation. The character of streets in the Station Area will vary based on the location. Some streets, such as Davis Blvd., Mid - Cities Blvd., and Loop 820, are under the purview of TxDOT while the remaining streets are city streets. b. New Streets: In addition to standards for existing streets, this section specifies standards for new streets in both station areas. New streets in both station areas shall be based on the required or recommended designation on the corresponding Regulating Plan. New streets that are designated as "TOD Street" may use any of the available street types established for the Station Areas. C. Street Types Established. Table 7.1 and associated cross sections shall establish the cross sections for each street type. The cross sections may be adjusted to fit existing contexts with the approval of the Director of Public Works. In addition, the proposed cross sections may be adjusted to meet the needs of the Uniform Fire Code as adopted by the City. Elements R -O -W Number Lane On- Street Sidewalk Cross Walk Parkway/ (Recommended of Lanes Widths Parking Width Requirement Tree Well Street Type minimum ) (min. Commercial 60 ft. 2 10 ft. Yes, both 6 ft. Intersections Tree Well, "Maid" Street sides, parallel and min. of 1 6 ft. X5 ft. or angled* mid -block Commercial 80 ft. + 6 ft. 4 11 ft. Yes, both 6 ft. Intersections Tree Well, Avenue sidewalk sides, parallel and min. of 1 6 ft. X6 ft. easement or angled* mid -block TOD 80 ft. + 6 ft. 4 + turn 11 ft. No 6 ft. Intersections Parkway Boulevard sidewalk lanes 6 ft. wide easement ' Avenue 68 ft. 2 11 ft. Yes, both 8 ft. Intersections Parkway; sides, parallel 6 ft. wide or angled* TOD General 60 ft. 2 11 ft. Yes, both 6 ft. Intersections Parkway; Street sides, parallel 5 ft. wide or angled* TOD Alley 20 ft. NA 16 ft. No NA Street NA 16 ft. pavement intersections width *Angled parking may be permitted along these streets if an additional right -of -way of 16 ft. is made available. 281Page Ordinance No. 3240 Page 30 of 59 City of North Richland Hills TOD Code March 4, 2013 Revisions d. Street Cross Sections Commercial Main Street (Main Street) BTZ Sidewalk Parking Travel Travel Parldng Tree Sidewalk BTZ Lane Lane i Well 5 11 ►� 9. 10 ►� -- t0 _ - - 9 5 6 ►� ► 60' R -O -W Commercial Avenue BTZ from edge of sidewalk 87Z from edge of ► Sidewalk aA . 8 2 rates 10' _ _ (_ 8' 8 ... 4 1 t ►r 11 ►� 11 ►r 11 ►+ 8 ►� 6 ►� 10 ryy�rn 91101 f prMMNAYODidrwtk —' V P+r1rY TrtnN lnwk 80 R 0 - wravI I+nN wea � Blvd.t TOD Boulevard a d, pwk" ♦ hom two* two* .t.1 w 10 ►! t .wntro tom tr .71Y I pkwy (E o... vtl lane MtbYl TraralUrrot MPry ZMbMlkfk !7Z eaaeof I it ►.— il— +� . °U' —► �� 11' 6' 10' I 10 astern Edge 0q gn 6'++�6' Iron Horse Bivd.� I i�� rt -10'- Wd - 80' R•O-W _ bonMkMEW) 29 Page Ordinance No. 3240 Page 31 of 59 City of North Richland Hills TOD Code March 4, 2013 Revisions Avenue lost in a -0 S ►s 9' ►-a 6' ► f 8 ►-s 11 ►0 11 ' — 8 w� 15' ►+ 5 ► Yard Sidewalk Parkway Parking Travel Lane Travel Lane Parking Sidewalk BTZ 68' R -O -W _ ► TOD General Street BTZ s dewalk Parking rave Travel Lanel Parkinal Sa�ewa�k� BTZ ?0 ►� 6 ►. 5 ►. 8 ►. 1 1 ►. 11 ►� 8' 11' _ rf 20' ►' 60 R-O-W ► TOD Alley Screen for surface parking lllllt 16' Pavement ► Flat curb 20' R -O -W 30 Page Ordinance No. 3240 Page 32 of 59 City of North Richland Hills TOD Code March 4, 2013 Revisions e. Streetscape & Landscape Standards Streetscape standards shall apply to all streets within the Station Areas. Streetscape standards shall address all elements between the building face and edge of the curb. Typical streetscape elements addressed are street trees, lighting, street furniture and pedestrian amenities, and materials. o J: Street Trees a Street Lighting Street furniture Sidewalk Material Tree Well Grates/ Parkway Standards I Build -to Si e Tree Wel Parking/ Zone waft Pkwy Travel Lanes', Typical Streetscape Elements in TOD Streets Street Trees (within public R- O -Ws): i. Street trees shall be required on all TOD Streets (except on alleys, arterial roadways, and highway access roads). ii. Street trees shall be planted approximately 3 ft. behind the curb line. iii. Spacing shall be an average of 30 ft. on center (measured per block face). iv. The minimum caliper size for each tree shall be 3 in. and shall be a minimum of 12 ft. in height at planting. Each tree shall be planted in a planting area no less than 40 sq. ft. v. Species shall be selected from the TOD District Planting List in Appendix C of this ordinance. vi. Along the TOD Boulevard, trees shall be required in the center median and spacing and species shall be the same as the trees in the parkway. Street Furniture, Lighting, and Materials: i. Pedestrian scale lighting shall be required along all TOD streets (except on alleys, arterial roadways, and highway access roads). They shall be no taller than 14 ft. ii. Street lights shall be placed at 50 ft. on center, approximately 3 ft. behind the curb line. iii. The light standard selected shall be compatible with the design of the street and buildings. iv. Trash receptacles and bike racks shall be required along the following TOD streets — Core Main Street, Avenue, Commercial Avenue, and TOD Boulevard. They shall be at least 2 trash receptacles per block within the public space. Street furniture and pedestrian amenities such as benches are recommended along the following TOD Streets - Core Main Street and Commercial Avenue. V. All street furniture shall be located in such a manner as to allow a clear sidewalk passageway of a minimum of 6 ft. vi. Materials selected for paving and street furniture shall be of durable quality and require minimal maintenance. 311Page Ordinance No. 3240 Page 33 of 59 City of North Richland Hills TOD Code March 4, 2013 Revisions Landscape Standards (on private property): i. All surface parking lots that accommodate more than 10 cars shall be required to plant one canopy tree and three shrubs per every 1,000 sq. ft. of paved area. ii. Trees and shrubs shall be planted in landscape islands no smaller than 200 sq. ft. each. In addition, each tree shall be required a minimum of 40 sq. ft. of planting area. Trees and shrubs shall be selected from the TOD District Planting List in Appendix C of this ordinance. iii. All lot frontages along a public street (except alleys and highways) not defined by a building at the Build -to Zone may plant a 4 ft. high (min.) living fence in as the required Street Screen. Such a living fence shall be composed of shrubs planted at 2 ft. on center and 2 ft. high when planted. Species shall be selected from the TOD District Planting List in Appendix C of this ordinance. The required Street Screen shall be located within the build -to zone along the corresponding street frontage. iv. Maintenance of all landscape materials shall meet the requirement s of Chapter 114 of the City of North Richland Hills Zoning Ordinance. V. Along arterials and highway access roads, street trees shall be planted within the required landscape parkway as per Chapter 114 of the City of North Richland Hills Zoning Ordinance. vi. Turf and groundcover: When clearly visible from the street and alleys, all unpaved ground areas shall be planted with low growing shrubs or ground cover, ornamental grasses, or a combination thereof. Turf grass must be installed as solid sod and not seeded on. Ground cover is encouraged over turf /sod. Section 118 -568. Architectural Standards and Guidelines The Architectural Standards and Guidelines for the TOD Station Areas shall establish a coherent urban character and encourage enduring and attractive development. Building plans shall be reviewed by the DRC for compliance with the standards below. The key design principles establish essential goals for development in both the Station Areas to ensure the preservation, sustainability, and visual quality of this unique environment. Buildings shall be located and designed so that they provide visual interest and create enjoyable, human - scaled spaces. The key design principles are: • New buildings/building facades shall utilize building elements and details to achieve a pedestrian- oriented public realm. • Contemporary design for alterations and additions to existing properties shall not be discouraged when such alterations and additions do not destroy significant historical, architectural or cultural material, and such design is compatible with the size, scale, color, material, and character of the property, neighborhood or environment. • Infill design can be approached with non - historic designs using simple and neutral elements which will fit better with the character of the neighborhood. New designs generally should not copy existing structures, but must be consistent with the character, style and scale of those structures. • Compatibility is not meant to be achieved through uniformity, but through the use of variations in building elements to achieve individual building identity. • Building facades must include appropriate architectural details and ornament to create variety and interest. • Open space(s) shall be incorporated to provide usable public areas integral to the downtown environment. 321Page Ordinance No. 3240 Page 34 of 59 City of North Richland Hills TOD Code March 4, 2013 Revisions The Smithfield area has an historic existing character that shall be preserved by rehabilitation of existing significant buildings. In addition, new and infill construction in the district shall reflect the character of the district during its historic period of significance. a. Standards Specific to Historic TOD Zone: In addition to Standards in Subsection B, the following Guidelines shall apply for all development within the Historic TOD Zone. All changes to existing facades or new buildings within this zone shall receive a "compliance" permit from the Planning and Zoning Commission after DRC review and recommendations on the extent to which the proposed changes or new construction meets the following guidelines. Building Form & Massing: • Buildings shall consist of rectangular building forms limited to one- or two - stories in height. • Simple architectural ornamentation at the street level of buildings such as wood cornices or cast iron columns can both accent buildings, and provide visual interest for pedestrians and motorists. Do not incorporate high style architectural ornamentation that does not reflect the vernacular early 20"' century design context of Smithfield. • Recessed entries provide weather protection, protect passing pedestrians from opening doors, and add attractive detail to the storefront. Do not recess the entire storefront. r Images showing appropriate building form and massing within the Historic Core Horizontal Rhythm: • A building larger than the width seen traditionally in the district (greater than 40 ft.) should be divided into modules (20 ft. — 25 ft.) that are similar in scale to typical buildings. • Large project sites should be developed with several buildings, rather than a single structure. • The horizontal rhythm of the street wall shall be reinforced in new buildings by using a similar alignment of windowsills, building lines, floor lines, cornices, rooflines, and floor -to -floor spacing along a blockface. • Using building design elements such as cornice lines, ground floor canopies and awnings, overhangs and windowsills helps to maintain a clear visual division in building design between the street level (ground floor retail uses) and upper floors. 331Page Ordinance No. 3240 Page 35 of 59 City of North Richland Hills TOD Code March 4, 2013 Revisions Ads 4� .fi .. ....... 4 Examples of buildings with a good horizontal rhythm along the street. Doors and Windows: • Windows and doors shall be vertically oriented. • The primary entrance to buildings shall be clearly defined and oriented to the street, and not to parking areas or side or rear elevations. • Clear glass should be used in upper story and storefront windows. No reflective, heavily tinted, patterned or sandblasted glass should be used in storefront or upper story windows. Patterned, colored or sandblasted glass can be appropriately used in transoms above storefront windows, however. t Buildings with appropriate door and window openings Roof Form: • Flat roof forms with parapets, or gable roofs either facing or perpendicular to the street with a 5/12 or similar pitch are appropriate to the character and image of historic Smithfield. • Roof forms consistent with the character of Smithfield are recommended. Sloped roof shapes on one -story commercial buildings are not recommended unless they are hidden along all visible sides with a false parapet. • A visual terminus, such as a simple cornice, at the tops of two -story buildings helps reinforce the character of Smithfield architecture. Building Materials: • At least 75 % of each fagade visible from any public right -of -way or adjoining properties (except alleys) of new buildings shall use materials typical of common building materials of the historic period and location, including brick and stone indigenous to North Texas such as dark fieldstone. Masonry materials shall be installed in a craftsman like manner that are a minimum of one inch thick and imbedded in a cementitious reinforced substrate. 341Page Ordinance No. 3240 Page 36 of 59 City of North Richland Hills TOD Code March 4, 2013 Revisions • Stone patterns, sizes and color of individual stones should be similar to those found in historic stone buildings in the area, or typical of structures of this type, age or vicinity. • Masonry bonding patterns, sizes and color should be similar to those found in the historic commercial and institutional buildings nearby, or typical of structures of the type, age and vicinity. • Traditional materials such as horizontal wood siding of dimensions similar to novelty, shiplap or tongue- and - groove, or Cementitious horizontal siding, in a smooth, paintable finish and of traditional dimensions may be used as accent materials not to exceed 25% of each facade. Other non - traditional building materials shall only be permitted as accent materials (no more than 25% of each facade visible from any public right -of -way or adjoining properties). Awnings and Canopies: • Canopies of wood or metal and awnings of wood, metal, or canvas may be used to protect pedestrians and create interest along the street. • Fixed, rolled front awnings of corrugated metal, as found in many early 20"` century North Texas commercial districts, are appropriate for the Smithfield district. • Fixed canopies may extend the width of a commercial building, and may be supported at the outer edge by simple wood or metal posts, as long as the supports are non - structural and do not interfere with pedestrian passage along the front sidewalk. i Buildings with canopies and awnings providing interest along the street and shade to pedestrians b. Standards Specific to Commercial and Mixed Use Buildings: The following design standards and guidelines shall provide property owners, developers, city staff, and decision makers adequate design guidance for new and existing commercial buildings. 1. Location on the street: (i) Buildings shall be oriented toward the major street with the primary entrance located on that street. All primary entrances shall be oriented to the public sidewalk for ease of pedestrian access. 351Page Ordinance No. 3240 Page 37 of 59 City of North Richland Hills TOD Code March 4, 2013 Revisions SKonI EM, I idewalk P811tlf1p trine smw Graphic showing location of primary and secondary entrances to buildings. At key intersections, buildings located on corner lots may utilize variations in building massing to emphasize street intersections as points of interest in the district. Maximum building heights shall be permitted to exceed by 25% for approximately 25% of the building frontage along each street facade. - _ — Schematic showing how permitted variations in building massing are calculated. 2. Pedestrian - Friendly Building Massing and Scale : (i) A building's massing shall serve to define entry points and help orient pedestrians. Buildings and/or facades shall emphasize and frame or terminate important vistas. Buildings in the TOD Core zone, to the extent practicable, shall maintain a 25 ft. — 35 ft. building facade widths or multiples thereof. (iv) Variations in the rhythms within individual building facades shall be achieved within any block of building facades with architectural elements such as bays, columns, doors, windows, etc. (v) Breaks in the predominant rhythm may also be used to reinforce changes in massing and important elements such as building entrances, terminated vistas, or corner sites. (vi) Porches, stoops, eaves, awnings, blade signs, arcades, colonnades and balconies should be used along commercial storefronts and they may protrude beyond the setback line provided that they do not inhibit pedestrian movement within the public right -of -way. 361Page Ordinance No. 3240 Page 38 of 59 City of North Richland Hills TOD Code March 4, 2013 Revisions ■ ■ is Variations in building rhythm using architectural Building massing used to emphasize entrances features ' � I Allowed encroachments into the setback line Retail buildings with details that add interest along the streetscape 3. Feature Buildings (i) Buildings which are located on axis with a terminating street or at the intersection of streets shall be considered as Feature Buildings. Such buildings shall be designed with features which take advantage of that location, such as an accentuated entry and a unique building articulation which is off -set from the front wall planes and goes above the main building eave or parapet line. I Recommended treatment of terminated vistas Not recommended treatment of terminated vistas 4. Architectural Elements and Storefronts: (i) Shopfront buildings shall be designed and built in tri- partite architecture so that they have a distinct base, middle, and top. Contemporary design is not discouraged as long as long as it is compatible with the character of the property, neighborhood or environment. 371Page Ordinance No. 3240 Pnna 'dQ of FQ City of North Richland Hills T0DCode March 4,2813Revisions —.girl 11 Cornice Ti I IF Window I ---- TOO �Expression Line 7 Transom Storefront __-1—Recssed Entry n__ Bulkhead � |( Figures showing desired architectura elements in Shopfront6mldings (ii) Architectural elements shall be designed b`the appropriate scale and proportions of the selected architectural style. (iii) An expression line or equivalent architectural element shall delineate the base of all buildings, and acornice shall delineate the tops of facades that do not utilize a pitched roof. For retail storefronts, a transom, display window area and bulkhead at the base shall bcutilized. (iv) lufiKhoildiugm shall maintain the alignment of horizontal elements along the block. (v) Building entrances may bcdcfined and articulated 6v architectural elements such as lintels, pediments, pilasters, columns, porticos, porches, overhangs, railings, balustrades, and others ue appropriate. All building elements should be compatible with the architectural style, materials, colors, and details of the building as a whole. Entrances 1n upper level uses may hedefiued and integrated into the design nfthe overall building facade. Doors and windows that operate uo sliders are prohibited along the following o1n:ete- Core Main Street, Avenue, Commercial Avenue, and 7ODBnnlevard. (v8 Roofs: Mansard roofs are prohibited and flat membrane-type roofs that are visible are prohibited. (vii) Doors and Windows: Generally, windows shall he oriented vertically, and bay windows shall have external bottom supports. Dormer windows shall also be vertically proportioned and slightly shorter than the windows below. (viii) Transparency required: For all new construction and renovation io the TODCore zone, the street-level floor shall have transparent storefront windows covering no less than 65% of the fagade area. Each upper floor of all building fagades facing a street or plaza shall contain transparent windows covering at least 35% of the fagade area. Glass curtain wall buildings are prohibited. For all new construction and renovation in the General Mixed Use, Arterial Mixed Use, and High Intensity Mixed Use zones, | the required street facing fboad�t�me�oz�uo�(cuo�flood shall beu1lea�3OY�. � ^ ` — (h4 {}ronodflooccoomnm�moialand mixed use building plate heights (floor tn floor) shall beutleast l5 ft. iuheight. Two story Live/work buildings may have l2 foot floor 1m floor height. Upper floor to floor heights shall beu minimum oflOft. (x) Storefronts: Retailers located at the street level shall primarily use storefronts to orient and advertise merchandise bocustomers. Retail buildings shall provide street- level pedcmtriao-orieo1ednocoutthe@p000df1oorleveL Storefronts no facades that span multiple 1conotn shall use architecturally compatible materials, colors, details, awnings, niguage, and lighting fixtures. 38|P a g o Ordinance No. 324O Page 40of 59 City of North Richland Hills TOD Code March 4, 2013 Revisions Retail storefronts with transparent windows Vertically oriented windows with emphasis on corners and entrances. 5. Building Materials: (i) At least 75 % of each facade (excluding doors and windows) visible from any public right -of -way or adjoining properties (except alleys) of new buildings shall be finished in one the following materials: • Masonry (brick, stone, cast stone, rock, marble, granite, glass block and/or tile) Masonry materials shall be installed in a craftsman like manner that are a minimum of one inch thick and imbedded in a cementitious reinforced substrate. • (Architectural CMU with integral colors) (ii) No more than 25% each fagade (excluding doors and windows) visible from any public right -of -way or adjoining properties (except alleys) of new buildings may use accent materials such as decorative wood (naturally resistant to decay), metal, synthetic materials, or reinforced Exterior Insulating Finishing System (EIFS) (iii) Stucco and Cementitious - horizontal siding in a smooth, paintable finish and of traditional dimensions with at least a 50 -year warranty may only be used on the upper floors within the TOD Core and General Mixed Use Zones. This material is not permitted in the High Intensity Mixed Use and Arterial Mixed Use Zones (iv) Side facades and rear facades shall be of finished quality and of the same color and materials that blend with the front of the building. Rear facades may be painted tilt - wall or painted block matching the same color of the rest of the building if the rear fagade faces an alley or is not viewable from a public street or right -of -way. Rear facades shall not be designed as blank walls and while they may not have the same level of detailing as the other facades, they shall be designed to incorporate vertical and horizontal changes in color, materials, and articulation that are in keeping with the other street facing facades. c. Standards Specific to Residential and 2 -story Live/Work Buildings: 1. Location on the street: (i) For corner buildings, at least one primary entrance shall address the primary street unless configured as a courtyard or forecourt building. (ii) Garages generally shall be located on alleys at the rear of residential buildings; pull - through garages are allowed if the garage door is set back behind the rear fagade of the main structure. If front - loaded garages or carports are utilized on single - family residential lots, the garages and carports shall be no greater than 12 ft. wide, and set back at least 20 ft. measured from the face of the main structure closest to the garage /carport or rotated 90 degrees with windows on the wall facing the street. All garage doors shall be divided into single bays separated by at least an 18 in. column. Front - loaded garages on residential lots less than 60 ft. wide shall not be allowed. Town homes and courtyard apartments shall utilize rear- loaded garages. 391Page Ordinance No. 3240 Page 41 of 59 City of North Richland Hills TOD Code March 4, 2013 Revisions u Residential townhomes with primary entrances to the Live -work units with bay windows street 2. Pedestrian - Friendly Building Massing and Scale (i) On residential buildings, at least one of the following shall be utilized: porches, stoops, bay windows, balconies, masonry clad chimneys, attached pergolas or colonnades. Those architectural elements may encroach beyond the setback line to a maximum of 50% of the setback. (ii) The grade of the slab or main floor elevation shall be elevated at least 18 in. above the grade of the sidewalk. 3. Architectural Elements: (i) Residential buildings shall have relatively flat fronts and simple roofs with most building wing articulations set at the rear of the structure. Window projections, stoops, porches, balconies, and similar extensions are exempt from this standard. (ii) Gable roofs, if provided, shall have a minimum pitch of 5/12. When hipped roofs are used, the minimum pitch shall be 5/12. Other roof types shall be appropriate to the architectural style of the building. (iii) Architectural embellishments that add visual interest to the roofs, such as dormers and masonry chimneys may be provided. (iv) All new residential buildings shall have windows or doors covering no less than 30% of all street facing fagades. T i �i 0 Residential townhomes with stoops, dormers, and other architectural embellishments that add visual interest along the street. 401Page Ordinance No. 3240 Page 42 of 59 4W City of North Richland Hills TOD Code March 4, 2013 Revisions 4. Building Materials: (i) At least 75 % of each facade (excluding doors and windows) visible from any public right -of -way or adjoining properties (except alleys) of new buildings shall be fmished in one the following materials. No more than any combination of three of the following different materials shall be used on any single facade: • Masonry (brick; stone; man -made stone). Masonry materials shall be installed in a craftsman like manner that are a minimum of one inch thick and imbedded in a cementitious reinforced substrate; • Stucco and Cementitious horizontal siding, in a smooth, paintable finish and of traditional dimensions with a 50 -year warranty shall be restricted to upper floors and no more than a maximum of 50% of the block face on the first floor of any building block face. (ii) The following shall be only allowed up to 25% of each facade as an accent material: • Decorative wood (naturally resistant to decay), metal, synthetic materials or reinforced Exterior Insulating Finishing System (EIFS) or similar material over a cementitious base, rock, glass block and tile. (iii) Alley facing facades shall be of finished quality and of the same color and materials that blend with the front of the building. (iv) Roofing materials (visible from any public right -of -way): copper, factory finished painted metal, slate, synthetic slate, terra cotta, cement tile, glass fiber and asphalt shingles. (v) An enclosed garage or carport shall be designed and constructed of the same material as the primary building. d. Building Types permitted by Character Zone: Table 8.1 shall establish the building types permitted by Character Zone. Table 8.1 Building Type Matrix Character Zone Historic TOD Core Gen. TOD Res. Arterial High Core Mixed MU Intensity Building Type Use (I MU & S) 1. Shopfront building — residential occupancy P P P NP P P limited to upper floor r 411 Ordinance No. 3240 Page 43 of 59 City of North Richland Hills TOD Code March 4, 2013 Revisions Character Zone Historic TOD Core Gen. TOD Res. Arterial High Core Mixed Mu Intensity Building Type Use (I Mu & S) 2. 3-Story Mixed Use (loft building) — residential NP P P NP P P occupancy limited to upper floors N �` . 1 3. 4-Story Mixed Use (loft building) — residential NP P NP NP NP P occupancy limited to upper floors i �a 421 Ordinance No. 3240 Page 44 of 59 City of North Richland Hills TOD Code March 4, 2013 Revisions Character Zone Historic TOD Core Gen. TOD Res. Arterial High Core Mixed MU Intensity Building Type Use (I MU & S) 4. 2 -story live -work — residential occupancy limited NP NP P P NP NP to upper floor — 12 foot floor to floor height f !� "4, V 5. Apartment building -4 story maximum height NP P NP NP NP NP H O ll�c d w i 6. Multi -unit house — 2 story maximum height — 5 NP NP P P NP NP r dwelling units per house maximum I N , ' J h� 431 Ordinance No. 3240 Page 45 of 59 i City of North Richland Hills TOD Code March 4, 2013 Revisions Character Zone Historic TOD Core Gen. TOD Res. Arterial High Core Mixed MU Intensity Building Type Use (I MU & S) 7. Townhouse — 3 story maximum height NP P P P NP NP 1 Q' •r� w� 8. Detached house — 2 story maximum height NP NP P P NP NP 0 j W / 44 Ordinance No. 3240 Page 46 of 59 City of North Richland Hills TOD Code March 4, 2013 Revisions Character Zone Historic TOD Core Gen. TOD Res. Arterial High Core Mixed MU Intensity Building Type Use (I MU & S) 9. Commercial building (high NP NP NP NP NP P rise) r r. ,z r 10. Hotel(number of stories limited to character NP P in P NP P P district height standards) Iron Horse NP in Smithfield i e. Quality Building Amenities. The following regulations shall be required on all non - single family dwellings and buildings within the TOD zoning district. 1. Elevators on all 3 story and above buildings with the exception of individually platted townhome lots. 2. Enclosed air conditioned stairways and corridors. 3. Alarm systems. 4. Sprinklers. 5. All HVAC units required on roof tops except for individually platted townhome lots and mixed use buildings less than 12,000 square feet in size. All allowed ground HVAC units shall be screened and placed at the side or rear of the lot and not visible from the street. 451�j, Ordinance No. 3240 Page 47 of 59 City of North Richland Hills TOD Code March 4, 2013 Revisions 6. All non - single family dwellings shall conform to the latest version of the International Energy Conservation Code. 7. All mixed use buildings with 3 or more stories must have non - combustible construction on the first floor and a 2 -hour fire separation between the first and second floors. The following regulations shall be required on all single family dwellings and individually platted townhomes within the TOD zoning district. All developments with lot widths less than 60 feet are required to be served by rear entry alleys. Section 118 -569. Signage Except as specifically listed below, all other signage and sign standards must comply with Chapter 106 of the City of North Richland Hills Code of Ordinances, as amended. (1) For conforming uses and new signs for non - conforming uses, the standards in Table 9.1 shall apply and sign permits may be approved administratively unless specifically noted in this section. An applicant has the option to establish unique sign standards including size, color, type, design, and location based upon specific performance criteria. Such sign standards shall be reviewed by the Sign Review Committee and is subject to approval of the Sign Review Board. Non conforming signs shall meet Chapter 106 of the City of North Richland Hills Code of Ordinances. 46 age Ordinance No. 3240 Page 48 of 59 i City of North Richland Hills TOD Code March 4, 2013 Revisions Table 9.1 Character Zone Historic TOD G /MU Arterial High TOD Standard Core Core (S & I) MU Intensity Res. Sign Type MU (1) Wall (Building) P P P P P P • For all commercial uses fronting on I -820 Signs (comm. access road: One sign per tenant space; area to uses be calculated at 0.75 sq. ft. per linear foot of only) highway frontage with a maximum of 200 sq. ft. • For all other commercial uses (retail, office, and restaurant): One sign per tenant space; area to be calculated at 1 sq. ft. per linear foot of public street frontage with a maximum of 50 sq. ft. • Second floor commercial uses may also be permitted one second floor wall sign per tenant space per public street frontage; area to be calculated at 0.75 sq. ft. per linear foot of second floor frontage along that public street. • Live -Work and Home occupations: One sign limited to an area of 12 sq. ft. max. • May encroach a maximum of 12" on to a sidewalk while maintaining a vertical clearance of 8 ft. from the finished sidewalk. • Wall signs may be internally or externally lit. • In the TOD Residential Zone, wall signs are only permitted for commercial uses (including the "work" component of live -work uses). (2) Monument P/C P/C P P P NP • One monument sign per lot per street frontage Signs (no more than 2 per lot separated by at least 100 ft.) limited to a maximum of 50 sq. ft. per sign face and 6 ft. in height. • Historic Core and TOD Core only allowed in Arterial frontage landscape buffer (3) Window Signs P P P P P P • Limited to 25% of the window area. (comm. • In the TOD Residential Zone, window signs uses are only permitted for commercial uses only) (including the "work" component of live - work uses). The following shall be exempt from this limitation: • Addresses, closed/open signs, hours of operation, credit card logos, real estate signs, and now hiring signs. • Mannequins and storefront displays of merchandise sold. • Interior directory signage identifying shopping aisles and merchandise display areas. (4) Blade Signs P P NP NP NP P • Shall be permitted for all commercial uses (comm. only (retail, restaurant, and office) uses • 15 sq. ft. maximum per sign face. only) • May encroach a maximum of 4 ft. over a public sidewalk/R -O -W. • Blade signs may be attached to the building or hung under the soffit of an arcade or under a canopy /awning while maintaining a vertical clearance of 8 ft. from the finished sidewalk. • In the TOD Residential Zone, blade signs are only permitted for commercial uses (including the "work" component of live - work uses). (5) For sale /for P P P P P P • Size is limited to 32 sq. ft. per sign face lease signs • All other standards are the same as Sign Ordinance (6 ) Address signs P P P P P P Same as Sign Ordinance (7) Temporary P P P P P P 1 free standing sign per lot during construction construction only; limited to 32 sq. ft. 471Page Ordinance No. 3240 Page 49 of 59 City of North Richland Hills TOD Code March 4, 2013 Revisions Character Zone Historic TOD G /MU Arterial High TOD Standard Core Core S & I MU Intensit Res. signs (8) Banners P P P P P P Same as Sign Ordinance P P NP NP NP P • Permitted only for retail, service, or restaurant uses • Limited to 8 sq. ft. per sign face per storefront; • Sign may not exceed 2 ft. in width or 4 ft. in height. • A minimum of 6 ft. of sidewalk shall remain clear. • Chalkboards may be used for daily changing of messages. Readerboards (electronic and non - electronic) shall be prohibited. • Sign shall be removed every day after the business is closed. (9) Light Pole P P 1' 1' P P • 10 sq. ft. per sign face. Banners • Limited to one per light pole • All light pole banners shall be approved by the appropriate utility company prior to consideration by the Sign Control Board. • Light pole banners shall be limited to publicize community -wide events, holiday celebrations, public art, and other city sponsored events. (10) Directory P P P P P P • Shall be allowed for all multi -tenant signs buildings only • One directory sign per multi -tenant building limited to 10 sq. ft. in area • Design of the sign shall be integral to the fagade on which the sign is to be affixed. (11) Any sign with NP NP NP NP NP NP • To be reviewed as part of city -wide LED lights or regulations electronic reader boards (12) Traffic P P P 1' P NP 0 Only allowed on 60 foot or greater streets; Directional can include multiple locations; only Signs showing name and direction of commercial or civic facilities at least 15,000 square feet of space or identify general districts or locations; consistent color and theming and approved by the Sign Review Committee • All traffic directional signs within right -of- way shall not exceed six square feet in area with a maximum height of 40 inches (13) Pole Signs NP NP NP NP P NP • Only allowed within freeway overlay district on Loop 820 frontage based on Section 106 -3 regulations Section 118 -570. Civic /Open Space standards a. Required Public Open Space: All new development shall provide a minimum of 5% of the gross area of the site as outdoor /unenclosed open space available to the general public. Required public open spaces may include pocket parks, children's play areas, greens, squares, plazas, pocket plazas, promenades, pedestrian passages (paseos), or linear greens. Open Spaces should be designed to be prominently featured, visible and accessible from the public right of way, and add value to the neighborhood. Required public open spaces can be publicly or privately maintained but must provide general public access and pedestrian connectivity to be counted as a required open space. Shaded pedestrian corridors such as promenades and paseos are encouraged to provide pedestrian linkages between buildings, blocks and uses. Extended sidewalk and pedestrian plazas 481Page Ordinance No. 3240 Page 50 of 59 City of North Richland Hills TOD Code March 4, 2013 Revisions located on private property can also be allowed as part of open space requirements. Required yards and retention/detention areas are not considered as public open spaces. b. Square, parks, and greens are appropriate in any Character Zone. Plazas may serve as open spaces and shall only be appropriate in the Historic Core and the TOD Core Character Zones. s c. All new development and redevelopment of property less than 10 acres may pay a park dedication fee based on the city's Code of Ordinances Chapter 62 in lieu of the above q ' requirement. 1 I i d. Required Private Personal Open Space: All new residential development shall provide a Private Personal Open Space to a minimum of 75% of units in the form of porches, stoops, patios, decks, balconies or roof terraces. j i Section 118 -571. Administration 1 This section sets forth the provisions for reviewing and approving development applications within both the Station Areas. The intent is to ensure that all development and redevelopment is i consistent with the provisions of this ordinance and the goals for Transit - Oriented Development in the City. All sections of this ordinance shall be applied during the review process. i a. Overview of the Development Review Process: Development and redevelopment within the 1 two Station Areas is streamlined and shall follow the following guidelines: I i. All non - residential or mixed use development or redevelopment of one or more properties that is 10 acres or larger may submit a concept plan prior to a site plan. ii. All residential development must have an approved Concept Plan prior to building permit application. iii. All non - residential or mixed use development must have a site plan approved by the city prior to building permit application. iv. All development or redevelopment must have a final plat approved by the city prior to building permit application. i b. Concept Plan: The Concept Plan in the TOD District is intended to illustrate that the general development pattern proposed is consistent with the purpose and intent of the TOD and Station Area Plans. The applicant shall submit a Concept Plan for the entire property under consideration for development. A Concept Plan is not intended to be a detailed proposal; 1 rather, it shall illustrate general location of land uses, street layout, treatment of transition areas to adjacent uses and any other appropriate information required by this ordinance. The Concept Plan in this Zone shall illustrate the general design direction of the site(s) with adequate information on the design intent, intensity, and phasing of the project. Requirements of Concept Plan Submittal- The applicant shall prepare a Concept Plan demonstrating compliance with the District's purpose and standards and the City's Comprehensive Land Use Plan for review by the Development Review Committee (DRC). A Concept Plan shall include the following: i. Map(s) and/or reports that include the following information (maps drawn to an appropriate scale): 1) location of the subject property including delineation of Character Zones, required and recommended streets, and any special frontage requirements. 491Page Ordinance No. 3240 Page 51 of 59 City of North Richland Hills TOD Code March 4, 2013 Revisions 2) the layout of proposed blocks, streets, alleys, and trails consistent with this ordinance and other city ordinances and plans; 3) delineation of the proposed street type of each new and existing street 4) the location, acreage, and type of open space areas with an indication for each whether it will be privately owned, a common area for residents only or dedicated to public use; 5) the location, acreage, and percentages of retail, office, residential, civic, and open space uses by Character Zone and compliance with the Mixed Use Criteria for each Character Zone 6) conceptual images of proposed buildings, open spaces, and streets including architectural renderings, typical elevations, photographs, and other graphics. 7) A schedule for the proposed development (or for each phase, if it is to be developed by phases), which schedule shall not be binding but shall be provided in order to show generally how the applicant will complete the project containing the following information: • The order of construction by section delineated on the Concept Plan; • The proposed schedule for construction of improvements to open space areas; • The proposed schedule for the installation of required public or utilities improvements and the dedication of public rights -of -way, easements and properties. c. Site Plan: All non - residential and mixed use development within the Station Areas must have a site plan approved by the city prior to the issuance of a Building Permit. All Site Plan applications shall meet the submittal requirements for a PD Site Plan in Section 118 -241 of the City of North Richland Hills Zoning Ordinance. d. The City's Development Review Committee shall be responsible for the following: ii. Reviewing applications for concept plans, site plans, plats, and any other development related applications within the two Station Areas. iii. Make determinations on the applications and interpretations of guidelines, standards, and requirements of this ordinance. iv. Approval of Concept and Site plans within the two Station Areas that comply with all applicable city ordinances. e. Appeals and Special Development Plans All applications that appeal the decision of the DRC, request a modification to any of the standards within this district, request any development bonuses, or development incentives shall be reviewed and processed as "Special Development Plans" Special Development Plans: Special Development Plans are intended to allow applicants development flexibility to address specific market opportunities and/or contexts. An application for a Special Development Plan may only be approved by the City Council after a recommendation has been made by Planning and Zoning Commission. The DRC shall review and make recommendations on all SDPs prior to forwarding it to the Planning and Zoning Commission. In evaluating a Special Development Plan, City Council shall consider the extent to which the application meets the following: • the goals and intent of Transit Oriented Development in the city • provides an alternative "Master Plan" approach by consolidating multiple properties to create a predictable, market responsive development for the area • fits the adjoining context by providing appropriate transitions 501Page Ordinance No. 3240 Page 52 of 59 City of North Richland Hills TOD Code March 4, 2013 Revisions • provides public benefits such as usable civic and open spaces, livable streets, structured and shared parking, and linkages to transit • does not hinder future opportunities for higher intensity transit - oriented development Transitional Surface Parking Lots: In addition, all Transitional Surface Parking lots within the Historic TOD and TOD Core zones that accommodate 50 or more cars within one or more contiguous lots may only be permitted with a Special Development Plan approval by City Council. Applications for an SDP for a Transitional Surface Parking lot shall include a phasing plan for development on the site that would be in compliance with the standards for that specific character zone. In approving an SDP for a Transitional Surface Parking lot, City Council may impose a time -limit on the use. An applicant may request 3 -year extensions of such an SDP to City Council with any supporting information on future development phasing and justify the need to extend the use of the surface parking lot. A Transitional Surface Parking lot may be converted into a building site with Site Plan approval at any time. Legal non - conforming structures: Any buildings or structures that were legally permitted and constructed at the time of adoption of this ordinance but do not meet the Building Form and Development Standards in Section 118 -566 or Architectural Standards and Guidelines in Section 118 -568 may continue to exist. However, any expansion shall meet the standards of this ordinance unless a Special Development Plan is approved by City Council. While considering approval of such an SDP, City Council shall evaluate the extent to which the application meets the intent of the TOD Building Form and Development Standards, and Architectural Standards and Guidelines. f. Special Events and Special Use Permits: Special Events shall be regulated by Ordinance 118 -715 and Special Use Permits shall be regulated by Ordinance 118 -201 of the City of North Richland Hills Zoning Ordinance. g. Plat Approval: i. Preliminary Plat Approval: An application for Preliminary Plat may be submitted only after approval of a Concept Plan or site plan for development. A Preliminary Plat may be submitted for all of a planned development or for a portion of development. The Preliminary Plat shall generally conform to the approved Concept Plan. The applicant shall follow Chapter 110, Article W of the city's Subdivision Regulations, for the Preliminary Plat Submittal Requirements. Simultaneous Submittals - Applications for a Preliminary Plat approval may be submitted for review simultaneously with the Concept or Site Plan application. In such cases, any approval of the Preliminary Plat must be conditioned upon the approval of the Concept or Site Plan. If the approved Concept or Site Plan includes any additions or conditions by the DRC, the Preliminary Plat undergoing simultaneous review must be amended to conform to the approved Concept or Site Plan. ii. Final Plat Approval: An application for Final Plat approval shall be submitted only after a Preliminary Plat has been approved for development. A Final Plat may be submitted for all of a planned development or for a portion of development. The Final Plat shall conform to the approved Preliminary Plat and Concept or Site Plan. The applicant shall follow Chapter 110, Article V of the city's Subdivision Regulations, for the Final Plat Submittal Requirements. 511Page Ordinance No. 3240 Page 53 of 59 City of North Richland Hills TOD Code March 4, 2013 Revisions h. Non Conforming Uses, Buildings, and Sites: All non conforming uses, buildings, and sites shall meet Section 118 -151 of the city of North Richland Hills Zoning Ordinance with the exception under Section 118- 571(e) above under Special Development Plans of this Ordinance. i. Amendments to Approved Site Plans The Planning Director may approve minor changes to and deviations from approved site plans with the applicant's written justification of the nature of changes. Minor changes are those that do not materially change the circulation and building location on the site, increase the building area, or change the relationship between the buildings and the street. Any significant changes to and deviations from approved site plans shall be regarded as an amendment to that particular plan and shall be reviewed and subject to DRC approval. The Planning Director shall make the determination as to whether a proposed change is minor or significant. j. Amendments to the Regulating Plan and/or Zoning Text: Amendments and changes to the Regulating Plan, text changes, property boundaries or requests for Special Development Plans shall be processed as an amendment to the zoning ordinance under Article II, Division 5 of the North Richland Hills Zoning Ordinance. 1 521Page Ordinance No. 3240 Page 54 of 59 CU a Cn C ..._. - ...... Ch O L0 - r - — — — — — — — , / I LEGEND i M - - - -- - -._ -- CHA RACTER ZONES SPECX REOW EMENTS �.r. .orlc T O D o H T.D.D. Cae Corrare 1 Rana i TO 0—a 0—a W d Lt. 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The use of alternative species may be permitted with the approval of the Zoning Administrator. CANOPY /STREET TREE LIST Common Name Botanical Name Live Oak Quercus virginiana Shumard Red Oak Quercus shumardii Texas Red Oak Quercus texana Chinquapin Oak Quercus muhlenbergii Post Oak Quercus stellata Black Jack Oak Quercus marilandica Shantung Maple Acer truncatum Lacebark Elm Ulmus parvifolia Cedar Elm Ulmus crassifolia Thornless Honey Locust Gleditsia triacanthos var. inermis Bald Cypress Taxodium distichum Pond Cypress Taxodium ascendens AREA VEGETATION LIST (In addition to the above list, these plantings may be placed in Civic /Open Spaces or used to meet the private landscaping requirements of the Code.) Common Name Botanical Name Pecan Carya illinoensis Chinese Pistache Pistacia chinensis Bur Oak Quercus macrocarpa Magnolia Magnolia grandiflora Texas Redbud Cercis Canadensis var. texensis Oklahoma Redbud Cercis x texensis Eve's Necklace Sophora affinis Yaupon Holly Ilex vomitoria Ginkgo (male only) Ginkgo biloba Crepe Myrtle Lagerstromia indica The applicant shall select drought tolerant, low maintenance, and adaptable shrubs and ground cover based on the placement on the site subject to approval by the Zoning Administrator. 551Page Ordinance No. 3240 Page 57 of 59 City of North Richland Hills TOD Code March 4, 2013 Revisions I r ' 'A Al as, • sw�r a im��w����rw� q�trWwrerr: tf i gg } $ ye a 11aac�'e4wmrismai Davis � -� - ■ k wA tilt N OM v ,a D cv O CD X O T N D m 2 CD =3 H w � 561 Ordinance No. 3240 Page 58 of 59 o N CD CN Appendix E 7 Illustrative Master Plan- Iron Horse Station Area memo Required Street Network , . w ~ +�• x � ,,:. 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Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of the comprehensive zoning ordinance as amended by this ordinance shall be Net Amount $53.2 deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon final conviction thereof fined in an amount not to exceed Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00). Each day any such violation shall be allowed to continue shall con- stitute a separate violation and punishable hereunder. Passed and Approved on this 4th day of March, 2013. /s /Oscar Trevino Oscar Trevino - Mayor ATTEST: CHRISTY LYNNE HOLLAND �� /s /Patricia Hutson : 4�sy Notary Public, state Of Texas Patricia Hutson - City Secretary — ;: My Commission Expires THE STA A EGA ITY: AS TO FORM AND s �.' „F o� :�` July 31, 2016 County of /s /George Staples i George Staples - City Attorney Before me, a Notary Public in and for said County and State, this day personally appeared Deborah Baylor Norwood, Bid and Legal Coordinator for the Star - Telegram, published by the Star - Telegram, Inc. at Fort Worth, in Tarrant County, Texas; and who, after being duly sworn, did depose and say that the attached clipping of an advertisement was publis in the above named paper on the listed dates: BIDS & LEGAL DEPT. STAR TELEGRAM (817) 215 -2323 Signed��� SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME, THIS Tuesday, April 3 , 20 Notary Public Thank You For Your Payment Remit To: Star - Telegram Customer ID: CIT13 P.O. 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