HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 3316 ORDINANCE NO. 3316
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS BY
AMENDING SUBDIVISIONS II AND III OF DIVISON 4 OF
ARTICLE V OF CHAPTER 118 OF THE NORTH RICHLAND
HILLS CODE OF ORDINANCES; AMENDING ARCHITECTURAL
STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL AND NON RESIDENTIAL
CONSTRUCTION; ESTABLISHING A PENALTY; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
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 Cityfls 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 Zoning Ordinance and Code of Ordinances of
the City of North Richland Hills be amended by amending Subdivisions II
and III of Division 4 of Article V of Chapter 118 of the North Richland Hills
Code of Ordinances to read as follows:
DIVISION 4: CONSTRUCTION
Subdivision 11— Residential Construction
Sec. 118-671. Required masonry percentage.
(a) Generally. The minimum required percentage of masonry on the exterior wall
surface of all residential primary structures, as viewed from each elevation, shall
be in accordance with the schedule contained in Table 6-1.
(b) Exemption. An exemption to the masonry requirement shall apply to existing
residential structures, including all permanent structures, which do not meet the
masonry requirement. Any enlargement of an existing residential structure,
including all permanent structures, shall provide an amount of masonry which
matches the adjacent surfaces of the existing structure.
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Table 6-1
Minimum Required Masonry Percentage
Residential Zoning Districts
Structure Zoning Districts
Type AG R-1- R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4- R-6- R-8 R-7- PD
S D T MF
Primary 85% 85% 85% 85% 85% 85% 85% 85% 100 75%1
Structures
Accessory
Bldgs. Under NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
200 s.f.
Accessory
Bldgs. 200 NA2 NA2 85% 85% 85% 85% 85% 85% 85% 75%1
s.f. or more
1 As established by the approved site plan.
2 Accessory buildings greater than 500 s.f. require Special Use Permit approval in AG
and R-1-S districts and may be subject to masonry requirements.
(c) Masonry calculation (residential). Minimum masonry percentage requirements
shall include a combination of brick, ceramic block, stone, or other masonry
materials installed in a craftsman like manner that are a minimum of one inch
thick and imbedded in a cementitious reinforced substrate.
(d) Alternative materials. Up to 15 percent of the wall surface no closer than eight
feet from the adjacent grade level can use non-wood or alternative materials
such as siding, reinforced cement board, stucco and other comparable masonry
systems approved by the building official. Wood based products for siding
materials including eaves, sofits, and chimneys are prohibited except as allowed
by a special use permit for unusual construction. Residential masonry materials
and alternate materials do not include concrete block, concrete tilt wall or EIFS
systems.
Sec. 118-672. Exterior wall surface defined.
For the purpose of this subdivision, the exterior wall surface shall be defined as
the entire exposed exterior wall surface for each elevation.
Sec. 118-673. Unusual construction.
Other types of residential construction including but not limited to geodesic
domes, log homes, A-frame construction, may be allowed only after issuance of
a special use provision (refer to division 6, article II of this chapter).
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Sec. 118-674. Roof pitch ratio.
Any structure constructed for the purpose of residential use must have a roof with
a pitch ratio of at least four verticals to 12 horizontals (4:12). (See Ordinance No.
2427.)
DIVISION 4: CONSTRUCTION
Subdivision Ill— Nonresidential Construction
Sec. 118-691. Purpose, intent and applicability.
(a) Purpose and intent. The purpose of this section is to:
(1) provide minimum standards and criteria for the exterior appearance and
quality of nonresidential buildings while still providing flexibility in
architectural creativity and innovation;
(2) improve the physical appearance of the community, promote the value of
property and protect public and private investment; and
(3) encourage energy conservation through building design.
(b) Applicability. The provisions of this Subdivision shall apply in the following
situations:
(1) When an existing building is proposed for remodeling, alteration, addition,
or expansion, in which the value of the proposed construction exceeds 75
percent of the current appraised value of the existing structures, excluding
the value of the land;
(2) When an existing building is proposed for an addition that will increase the
square footage of the existing building by 30 percent or greater, only new
façade walls shall be subject to this Subdivision;
(3) Upon all new construction; or
(4) As a requirement of the approval of a special use permit or planned unit
development.
(c) Exemptions. The following shall be exempt from this Subdivision:
(1) Temporary/portable classroom buildings situated on public school
property;
(2) Buildings located within the Town Center Zoning District;
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(3) Buildings located within the Transit Oriented Development District(s)
Sec. 118-692. Definitions.
The following terms and phrases shall apply to this Subdivision:
Alternative masonry material. Masonry materials installed in a craftsman-like
manner that are a minimum of one inch thick and imbedded in a cementitious
reinforced substrate and approved by the building official to meet the same
characteristics and design intent as conventional masonry techniques.
Articulation, horizontal. A building façade wall which extends no greater than 3
times the wall's height without having a minimum off-set of 15 percent of the
wall's height, and which offset continues for a minimum distance equal to at
least 25 percent of the maximum length of either adjacent plane.
Articulation, vertical. A building facade wall which extends for a distance no
greater than 3 times the height of the wall without changing height by a
minimum of 15 percent of the wall's height, and which height change
continues for a minimum distance equal to at least 25 percent of the
maximum length of either adjacent plane.
Cementitious fiberboard. Smooth or wood-textured finish with integrated color in
the form of lap siding or board and batten.
Concrete Masonry Unit (CMU). Tinted and/or textured architectural block that
includes split-face block with integral color and burnished block with a
decorative finish.
Cool roof. A building whose roofing has either: (1) a solar reflective index (SRI)
of at least 75 for low-sloped roofs with a pitch equal to or less than 2:12 for at
least 75 percent of the roof surface; (2) an SRI of at least 25 for steep-sloped
roofs with a pitch greater than 2:12 for at least 75 percent of the roof surface;
(3) a building that has installed a vegetated roof approved by the
Development Review Committee for at least 50 percent of the roof surface; or
(4) a combination thereof.
Exterior insulation finish systems (EIFS), or synthetic stucco. An exterior finish
system that provides exterior walls with an insulated, waterproof, wall surface
by integrating foam plastic insulation, adhesives, reinforcing mesh, and a
polymer finish. Such systems shall include two layers of reinforcement mesh
or an equal approved by the building official.
Facade wall, primary. An exterior wall clearly visible from a public street, along
an active storefront, or the rear facade wall of a building which is situated in
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front of additional developed or developable nonresidential property (i.e. out-
building or pad site).
Facade wall, secondary. An exterior wall which is not clearly visible from a public
street or along an active storefront, is not situated in front of additional
developed or developable nonresidential property, or constructed on a
property line as one of a series of in-line buildings where the wall will become
part of a common wall.
Living shade screen. Irrigated vegetation utilized on the south or west façade
walls of a building to shade a building's walls and/or roof in one of two forms:
deciduous large or ornamental trees planted within 15 feet of the façade wall
whose mature canopy will cover at least 50 percent of the adjacent façade
wall; or architectural metal lattice and climbing vines applied to at least 30
percent of the façade wall.
Solar orientation. A building whose axis is at least 1.5 times longer than the
other; and the longer axis is within 15 degrees of geographical east-west.
Stucco. An exterior finish system containing a mixture of portland cement, sand,
and lime, which is applied in a plastic state to form a hard, weatherproof
exterior wall finish. Stucco systems may consist of a one-coat system that
includes a base and finish layer; or a three coat system that contains a
scratch coat, brown coat, and finish coat. Stucco shall be installed over
approved metal lath mesh to a minimum thickness of 0.75 inches. Stucco
systems do not include exterior insulation finish systems (EIFS).
Tri-partite architecture. A building designed and constructed such that is has a
distinct base, middle and top, separated by horizontal elements.
Sec. 118-693. Exterior materials and colors.
(a) Required masonry percentage. The minimum required percentage of masonry on
the exterior wall surface of all structures located on property zoned for
nonresidential uses, as viewed from each elevation, shall be 85 percent and in
accordance with the schedule contained in the following Table 6-2. The area of
door and window openings shall not be included in the calculation of this
requirement.
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Table 6-2
Allowable Material Percentage Ranges
Nonresidential Zoning Districts
Primary Façade Wall Secondary Façade
Category Materials Wall
Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum
Brick
Natural Stone
Masonry Cultured Stone 70% 100% 20% 100%
Group A Ceramic Block
Alternative Masonry
Material
Mason Stucco
Group B EIFS 0% 30% 0% 50%
Concrete Masonry Unit
Cementitious fiberboard
Accent Metal 0% 15% 0% 15%
Wood
Tile
1 See Sec. 118-692 for certain material definitions.
(b) Glass. No minimum or maximum limit exists for the use of glass on any façade
wall. No more than 50 percent of any facade may be reflective glass. For the
purposes of this section, reflective glass shall be defined as glass having a
reflectance of greater than 10 percent.
(c) Material exceptions.
(1) Concrete Masonry Unit may be considered as a Group A material for up
to 20 percent of the primary façade on buildings 10,000 square feet or
greater but may not be simultaneously considered in the Group A and
Group B category.
(2) Tilt-up concrete panels that are adorned or textured with reveal patterns
and/or textural coatings may be used on buildings of 10,000 square feet
or more as a Group A masonry material.
(3) Concrete Masonry Unit may be considered as a Group A material for
secondary façade walls.
(d) Color.
(1) Exterior colors shall be low reflectance, subtle, neutral, or earth tone
colors.
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(2) Bright, pure tone primary or secondary colors, neon and LED tubing are
permissible only in limited application as accent colors on door and
window frames, moldings, cornices, canopies, awnings, etc. in
proportions consistent with trim or accentuation only. Such building trim
and accent areas shall not exceed 15 percent of any single exterior wall
area excluding all windows, doors, and glass construction materials.
Neon and LED tubing must meet the provisions of Sec. 118-728
(Outdoor Lighting).
(3) The use of high intensity or fluorescent colors shall be prohibited.
(4) The color of the secondary façade wall(s) shall match or complement the
primary façade wall(s).
(e) Roofs.
(1) For buildings with a visible hip, gable or mansard roof, allowed materials
include standing seam metal with a factory-treated, non-metallic matte
finish, slate or tile (clay or cement, barrel or Roman-shaped).
(2) No more than one color shall be used for visible roof surfaces; however,
if more than one type of roofing material is used, the materials shall be
varying hues of the same color.
(f) Special use permit provision. Materials and percentages other than those
defined herein may be used only after the issuance of a special use permit (refer
to Division 6, Article II of this chapter).
Exemption. Building renovations that do not expand the existing square footage
of a nonresidential building may continue existing material proportions without a
special use permit as long as they offer improved architectural features and do
not decrease the percentage of masonry on the newly renovated building.
(g) Prohibited materials. The use of vinyl, plastic, concrete cinder block and similar
materials shall be prohibited.
Sec. 118-694. Architectural design standards.
(a) Articulation standards. The following options are available to articulate the form
of primary façade walls. All primary façade walls shall utilize a minimum of 3 of
the below options. No articulation is required on secondary façade walls,
however corner elements are required to wrap from the primary façade wall to
the secondary façade wall.
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(1) Vertical articulation. This option shall be required for all buildings 10,000
square feet or greater.
(2) Horizontal articulation.
(3) Tri-partite architecture.
(4) Pitched (hip or gable, 8:12 pitch or greater) or mansard roof.
(5) Raised corniced parapets or gables over the building's entrance(s)
projecting from the plane of the main exterior walls by a minimum of 25
percent of the adjoining wall height and raised a minimum of 15 percent
of the adjoining wall height.
(6) A prominent three-dimensional landmark feature such as a tower, turret,
arches, etc. which doubles the defined minimum vertical and horizontal
off-set (i.e. 30 percent vertical and horizontal off-set rather than 15
percent).
(7) Integral irrigated landscape planter seats constructed within 15 feet of
the face of the building and incorporating living landscaped areas of
ornamental and/or shade trees and places for sitting near the building's
primary entry. Planters shall be a minimum of 19 inches high and 5 feet
wide and cover at least 30 percent of that facade.
(b) Ornamentation standards. The following options are available to embellish
primary facade walls. All primary façade walls shall utilize a minimum of 3 of the
below options, at least one of which shall occur vertically at a separation no less
than 3 times the wall's height. No ornamentation is required on secondary
façade walls, however corner elements are required to wrap from the primary
façade wall to the secondary façade wall. The term "decorative" is inferred in all
options.
(1) Enhanced exterior lighting such as wall sconces or light covers with
concealed light source.
(2) Changes in material selection, module size, color, texture and/or pattern.
(3) Public art such as murals, paintings, sculptures, statues, etc. on or within
10 feet of a façade wall. Such public art shall not display or connote a
commercial message, shall be appropriately scaled for the size of the
façade and shall be approved by the Development Review Committee.
(4) Non-signage accents such as corbels, medallions, niches, wrought iron
and other metal, balconettes, dormers, faux windows or others as
approved by the Development Review Committee.
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(5) Cornice.
(6) Quoined corners.
(7) String courses and stone banding.
(8) Arched or pedimented windows.
(9) Masonry treatment at window and/or door headers and sills.
(c) Conservation standards. The following options are primarily intended to
encourage energy conservation through such passive solar design methods as
shading, daylighting, and building orientation, whereby adding to the articulation
and ornamentation of the building as well. All buildings shall utilize a minimum of
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3 of the following options per building. The Development Review Committee
may review these options based on meeting the intent of passive solar design.
(1) Cool roof.
(2) Solar orientation.
(3) Living shade screen.
(4) Awnings, overhangs, arcades, canopies or porticos with colonnade.
(5) Window area that covers at least 30 percent of one facade, or 50
percent of 2 facades.
(6) Clerestories and window shelves/transoms.
(7) Architecturally-integrated rainwater harvesting systems.
(8) Other as approved by the Development Review Committee as in
keeping with the intent of this section.
Sec. 118-696. Industrial building design standards.
The following apply to primary structures built in an industrial zoning district and
proposing an industrial and/or manufacturing use, per the Table of Permitted
Uses (Sec. 118-631):
(a) The main entry or office area of the building shall be articulated both horizontally
and vertically by at least six feet or 20 percent of the adjacent wall length,
whichever is greater. Building corners shall also be articulated, as approved by
the Development Review Committee.
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(b) Buildings shall also incorporate one ornamentation standard on each primary
façade wall and one conservation standard.
(c) Tilt-up concrete panels that are adorned or textured with reveal patterns and/or
textural coatings and varying earth-tone, neutral colors may be used on up to 90
percent of all primary façade walls and 100 percent of all secondary façade walls.
Group A materials shall be applied to a minimum of 10 percent of primary façade
walls."
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 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 25th day of August, 2014.
CITY • • NO' RICHLA P HILLS
By: LIP.
Os'arwrevino, Mayor
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APPRO ED • S TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
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