HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 3358 ORDINANCE NO. 3358
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE
ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORTH
RICHLAND HILLS BY AMENDING SECTION 118-718,
OF CHAPTER 118 OF THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
CODE OF ORDINANCES AS THEY PERTAIN TO
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 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 Zoning Ordinance and Code of Ordinances of
the City of North Richland Hills be amended by amending the following
within Section 118-718(g) of Chapter 118 of the North Richland Hills Code
of Ordinances:
(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 may be located on any roof
slope. Solar panels may not extend beyond roof edges. See Figure 1-14:
Roof-Mounted Solar Panel Location Standards.
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 an 8-inch separation between
the roof and the system. See Figure 1-14: Roof-Mounted Solar Panel
Location Standards.
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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.
(3) Special use permit provision. Properties not able to justifiably meet the criteria
provided herein may apply for a special use permit.
(4) Maintenance, removal of unsafe or inoperable solar panel systems. A solar
panel system shall be maintained in compliance with standards contained in
applicable building codes so as to ensure the structural integrity and operability
of the system and its underlying roof if roof mounted. If upon inspection by the
building official the system is determined not to comply with the code
standards, is inoperable, or constitutes a danger to persons or property and the
system is not made safe or removed within 60 days of notification from the city
notifying the owner of the unsafe or inoperable system, the owner will be
considered in violation of this ordinance. Any solar panel which is visibly
damaged by hail or other debris shall be removed or replaced within 60 days of
notification.
(5) Pre-existing solar panel systems and nonconforming uses. A solar panel
system operative prior to the effective date of the ordinance from which this
section is derived and which may not meet all the regulations of this section
shall be allowed to continue its present usage as a nonconforming use and
shall be treated as a nonconforming use in accordance with this chapter.
Routine maintenance shall be permitted on the existing system. New
construction other than routine maintenance on an existing solar panel system
shall comply with the requirements of this article.
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1 Section 2: 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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FIGURE 1-14:
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ROOF MOUNTED SOLAR PANEL HEIGHT STANDARD
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Section 3: 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
1 an amount not to exceed Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00). Each day
1 any such violation shall be allowed to continue shall constitute a separate
1 violation and punishable hereunder.
Section 4: 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 5: The City Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to cause the
publication of the descriptive caption and penalty clauses of this ordinance
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as an alternative method of publication provided by law.
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Section 6: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately upon passage.
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AND IT IS SO ORDAINED.
I PASSED AND APPROVED on this 18th day of May, 2015. i
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INVOICE
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808 Throckmorton St. Invoice Number: 333895671
FORT WORTH,TX 76102
(817)390-7761 Invoice Date: 4/25/2015
Federal Tax ID 26-2674582 Terms: Net due in 21 days
Due Date: 4/30/2015
Bill To:
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS/SE PO Number:
PO BOX 820609 Order Number: 33389567
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX 76182- Sales Rep: 047
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Thursday, May 7,2015 7:00 p.m.
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Monday,May 18,2015 7:00 p.m.
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and Zoning Commission of the City
of North Richland Hills,Texas will
conduct a public hearing on
1 I Thursday,May 7,2015 at 7:00 P.M.
at City Hall, 7301 Northeast Loop
820, North Richland Hills, Texas
AND,if recommended for approval,
the City Council of thetity of North
Richland Hills,Texas will conduct
a public hearing on Monday, May
18,2015 at 7:00 P.M. in the City
Council Chambers, 7301 Northeast
Loop 820, North"Richland Hills,
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Star-Telegram Customer ID: CIT13
808 Throckmorton St. Invoice Number: 334150441
FORT WORTH,TX 76102
(817)390-7761 Invoice Date: 5/23/2015
Federal Tax ID 26-2674582 Terms: Net due in 21 days
Due Date: 5/31/2015
Bill To: PO Number:
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PO BOX 820609 Order Number: 33415044
1 NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX 76182- Sales Rep: 073
Description: City of North RichIan
Attn:STACEY HARRISON Publication Dates: 5/22/2015-5/23/2015
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pertain to solar panel systems;
establishing a penalty;providing for
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publication.
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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- 4.av?11ee, CHRISTY LYNNE HOLLAND
stitute a separate violation and :° `�' Notary Public,State Of Texas
punishable hereunder.
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THE Oscar Trevino,Mayor
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\s\Alicia Richardson
Alicia Richardson-City Secretary
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APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME,THIS Friday,May 2• 20 / ,ill ■
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Remit To: Star-Telegram Customer ID: CIT13
P.O. BOX 901051 Customer Name: CITY OF NORTH RICHLAN
FORT WORTH, TX 76101-2051 Invoice Number: 334150441
Invoice Amount: $62.40
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