HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 3343 ORDINANCE NO. 3343
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS BY
AMENDING SECTIONS 118-1, 118-631, 118-633, 118-718, AND
118-719 OF CHAPTER 118 OF THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
CODE OF ORDINANCES AS THEY PERTAIN TO ACCESSORY
BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES; PROVIDING STANDARDS FOR
SOLAR PANEL SYSTEMS; 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 CityEs 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 adding or amending the
following definitions to Section 118-1 of Chapter 118 of the North Richland
Hills Code of Ordinances:
Secondary living unit means a second single-family residential living unit with kitchen
facilities, also known as a mother-in-law unit or granny flat, located on the same lot
as the primary living unit.
Solar panel system means a combination of equipment and/or controls, accessories,
interconnecting means and terminal elements for the collection, storage and
distribution of solar energy for purposes of heating water or generating electricity.
Solar panel systems do not include individually powered outdoor solar lights such as
garden lights, accent lights, security lights or flood lights.
Solar panel system, ground mounted means a solar panel system with a supporting
framework that is placed on or anchored in the ground and that is independent of
any building or other structure.
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Solar panel system, roof mounted means a solar energy system affixed to the roof of a
principal or permanent accessory building.
Section 2: THAT the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and Code of Ordinances of
the City of North Richland Hills be amended by adding the "Solar panel
system" land use to Section 118-631(B) of Chapter 118 of the North
Richland Hills Code of Ordinances, Table of Permitted Uses, as shown on
Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein.
Section 3: THAT the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and Code of Ordinances of
the City of North Richland Hills be amended by adding the following to
Section 118-633 of Chapter 118 of the North Richland Hills Code of
Ordinances:
"(24) Solar panel systems. See Section 118-718(g) for solar panel system standards."
Section 4: THAT the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and Code of Ordinances of
the City of North Richland Hills be amended by amending the following
within Section 118-718 of Chapter 118 of the North Richland Hills Code of
Ordinances:
"Sec. 118-718. Accessory buildings and structures.
(c) Permanent accessory buildings and structures. Permanent accessory buildings and
structures, except carports, which are constructed as an integral part of a concrete
slab, concrete beam or with concrete piers, shall comply with the following
requirements:
(4) Side building line: The side yard setback shall be the same as for the primary
building structure.
Exception: In the R-1, R-1-S, R-2, R-3, R-4-D, and R-8 districts, side yard
setback shall be as follows:
a. 500 square foot building or less: six feet.
b. Greater than 500 square foot building: ten feet.
c. Corner lots: Same as the primary building for the side yard adjacent to
the street.
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(7) Maximum total floor area per lot size:
a. 20,000 square foot lot or less: 500 square feet.
b. 20,001 to 39,999 square foot lot: 2.5% of lot area
c. 40,000 square foot lot or greater: 1,000 square feet
(8) Maximum number allowed: One. A detached garage as defined herein shall
be considered a permanent accessory building for the purpose of the
maximum number allowed.
(13) Special use permit provision for lots of 40,000 square feet or more. Accessory
buildings located on lots of 40,000 square feet or more may request a Special
Use Permit for the purpose of varying from the maximum floor area, height
limit, pitch of roof, concrete access to a public street and masonry
requirements contained herein. Permanent accessory structures may not
exceed the square footage of the primary residence. The cumulative square
footage of all accessory buildings is limited to five percent of the total lot or
tract area.
(f) Secondary Living Unit. A second single-family residential living unit with kitchen
facilities, also known as a mother-in-law unit or granny flat, located on the same lot
as the primary living unit shall comply with the following requirements:
(1) Use. The secondary living unit is only for use by domestic persons and their
family or a relative of the occupants of the primary living unit. This unit shall not
be rented or leased and shall not have a separate utility meter.
(2) Connection to primary residence. Secondary living units shall be constructed no
more than 25 feet from the primary living quarters and be connected by a
breezeway a minimum of six feet wide, attached to the roofline.
(3) Architecture. The unit must be of the same architectural style as the primary
structure and meet all standards as applied to the primary structure except: the
requirement for minimum gross living area; the requirement for a garage/carport;
and the off-street parking requirements.
(4) Maximum total floor area: 650 square feet.
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(g) Solar panel systems. Solar panel systems which meet all applicable building codes
as well as the following standards shall be permitted in any zoning district only after
issuance of a building permit.
(1) Roof mounted solar panel systems:
a. Location: Roof mounted solar panel systems shall not be located on the
roof slope facing a public street or any roof slope projecting from the
primary front building facade. See Figure 1-14: Roof-Mounted Solar Panel
Location Standards. Solar panels may not extend beyond roof edges.
b. Maximum height, pitched roof Roof mounted solar panel systems shall
have a top edge that does not project above the roofline, shall conform to
the slope of the roof, and shall not exceed a 6-inch separation between
the roof and the system. See Figure 1-14: Roof-Mounted Solar Panel
Location Standards.
c. Maximum height, flat roof Solar panel systems mounted on flat roofs shall
not exceed the maximum height permitted within the zoning district and
shall be screened in accordance with Section 118-877(a), mechanical
equipment screening for nonresidential uses and nonresidential zoning.
(2) Ground mounted solar panel systems. Ground mounted solar panel systems
shall comply with all standards for permanent accessory buildings and
structures, except:
a. Roof pitch and masonry requirement shall not apply.
b. Screening required: An opaque screening fence shall be provided to
screen the system from adjacent properties.
c. Maximum height: Shall not exceed the height of the required opaque
fence and in no case shall exceed eight feet.
d. Long lengths of conduit and wiring associated with the system's
connection to the primary electrical panel shall be placed underground.
e. A ground mounted solar panel system shall not count against the
maximum number of permanent accessory structures allowed on a lot, but
shall count towards the maximum area of permanent accessory structures
on a lot.
(3) Special use permit provision. Properties not able to justifiably meet the location
criteria provided herein may apply for a special use permit.
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Section 5: THAT the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and Code of Ordinances of
the City of North Richland Hills be amended by deleting in its entirety and
reserving for future use Section 118-719 of Chapter 118 of the North
Richland Hills Code of Ordinances.
Section 6: THAT the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and Code of Ordinances of
the City of North Richland Hills be amended by adding the following
illustrations to Article IX of Chapter 118 of the North Richland Hills Code of
Ordinances:
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Section 7: 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 8: 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 9: 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 10: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately upon passage.
AND IT IS SO ORDAINED.
PASSED AND APPROVED on this 8th day of December, 2014.
CITY • �rRTH ' HL�ILLS
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John Pitstick, Planning & Development Director
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INVOICE
Star-Telegram Customer ID: CIT13
808 Throckmorton St. Invoice Number: 332488241
FORT WORTH,TX 76102
(817)390-7761 Invoice Date: 12/16/2014
Federal Tax ID 26-2674582 Terms: Net due in 21 days
Due Date: 12/31/2014
Bill To: PO Number:
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS/SE
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An ordinance amending the Com-
prehensive Zoning Ordinance of the
City of North Richland Hills,Texas,
by amending Sections 118-1, 118-
631,118-633,118-718,and 118-719
of Chapter 118 of the North Richland
Hills Code of Ordinances as they Net Amount: $59.20
pertain to accessory buildings and
structures;providing standards for
solar panel systems;establishins a
penalty; providing for severability
and providing for publication.
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 con-
punishable a separate violation and """" CHRISTY LYNNE HOLLAND
Passed and Approved on this 8th mss". � Notary Public,State of Texas
day of December, 2014. =_ ���.n'
/s/Oscar Trevino �. ,:�? My Commission Expires
Oscar Trevino - Mayor "'o;re.. �•' July 31,2016
THE STATE ATTEST: »"'un'''
/s/Alicia Richardson �-
County of Tan Alicia Richardson, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LEGALITY:
Before me,a I /s/George Staples ty and State,this day personally appeared Deborah Baylor,Bid and Legal Coordinator for the Star-
Telegram, put] Staples -City Attorney 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 published in the ve named paper on the listed dates: BIDS&LEGAL DEPT. STAR TELEGRAM
(817)390-7039 (� ,�
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Remit To: Star-Telegram Customer ID: CIT13
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Invoice Amount: $59.20
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Star-Telegram - Customer ID: CIT13
808 Throckmorton St. Invoice Number: 332087501
FORT WORTH,TX 76102 Invoice Date: 11/8/2014
(817)390-7761
Federal Tax ID 26-2674582 Terms: Net due in 21 days
Due Date: 11/30/2014
Bill To: PO Number:
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS/SE
PO BOX 820609 Order Number: 33208750
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX 76182- Sales Rep: 073
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Attn:STACEY HARRISON Publication Date: 11/8/2014
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NOTICE OF S PLANNING-AND ZONING 13580 I 63 63 LINE $0.80 $50.40
COMMISSION
Thursday, November 20,2014 7:00
p.m.
CITY COUNCIL
JVlonday, December 8, 2014 7:00
p.m.
Notice is hereby given to all inter- Net Amount: $50.40
ested persons that the Planning
and Zoning Commission of.*he City
of North Richland Hills,,Texas will
conduct a public hearing'-on
'Thursday, November 20;2014 at
7:00 P.M. at City Hall,..-1301 i
Northeast Loop 820,North Richland ,
Hills,Texas AND, if recommended
for approval, the City Council of
the..City of North Richland Hills,
Texas will conduct a public hearing
on Monday, December 8, 2014 at
7:00;;'P.M. in the City Council
Chambers, 7301 Northeast Loop
820, North Richland Hills, Texas
concerning the following items:
City of North Richland Hills .7.,._Y-.. :n. . ' `¢".....g"°°.""`
ZC 2014 16 A Public Hearing and , _
consideration of a request from .': CNRiS 4 NE i+:`i!:1(vLi
Greg &Tina:Clifton for a Zoning ` M,, �,, _ I�io`n;y P'-ric,SSc�ic Of lE.x�zs
Change frog AG" Agricultural to 1 '.,. ,' Iv.y Co.rnfris 1)•.xpres
_ "R 1 S' Special:'Single Family On O l ''•' �r ; i, 1
2.79 acres?.located at 7221 Ede0 t ft-5 "''"' July`1 J r�'
THE STATE C Road :. ;
County of Tar 'ZC:2013-18 A Public Hearing and
:consideration of a request from
Donald Cheeks for a Zoning Change
Before me, a I`' from"R-2"Single Family to"R-1- and State,this day personally appeared Deborah Baylor,Bid and Legal Coordinator for the Star-
Telegram,pub resl t di Single rest Lane =t Fort Worth,in Tarrant County,Texas;and who after being duly sworn,did depose and say that the
attached clippi sUP.2014-12°'A Public Hearing and hed in the ..ove named paper on the listed dates: BIDS&LEGAL DEPT. STAR TELEGRAM
(817)390-7035 con Donald Chee of for request i fU e
Donald Cheeks for a Special Use 1
Penntt for an Accessory Stnrcture '
greater than 500 square feet'on Signed `,��
3.621.acres located at 8213 Forrest g
SUBSCRIBED SDP 2014-02 A Public Hearing and HIS Thursday, •v-; ./13,2014. 0 \
consideration of a'request from /
Chesapeake Operating, LLC fora l
Special ial Development ent Site onr2 he Notary Public _, dl A ,41, ` 1' __ _,i_ _ `L
acres at 6412 Davis Boulevard.
TR"2014-05 A Public Hearing to {
consider amendments to Sections
118-1,118-718 and 118-719 of the ,
North Reiland Hills Code of Ordi-
nances (Zoning Ordinance) re-
Thank You garding regulations for solar energy
systems and other accessory
structures.
Remit To: Star-Telegram Customer ID: CIT13
P.O. BOX 901051 Customer Name: CITY OF NORTH RICHLAN
FORT WORTH, TX 76101-2051 Invoice Number: 332087501
Invoice Amount: $50.40
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