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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 3591 ORDINANCE NO. 3591 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS ADOPTING THE VISION2030 LAND USE PLAN, A COMPONENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, TO GUIDE THE OVERALL PHYSICAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMMUNITY; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; ESTABLISHING A PENALTY; PROVIDING FOR SAVINGS; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of North Richland Hills, Texas is a home-rule municipality located in Tarrant County, Texas acting under its charter adopted by the electorate pursuant to Article XI, Section 5 of the Texas Constitution and Chapter 9 of the Local Government Code; and WHEREAS, the Texas Local Government Code, Section 213.002, authorizes municipalities to adopt a comprehensive plan for the long-range development of the municipality; and WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan for the City of North Richland Hills was last adopted on March 26, 2012 by Ordinance 3191, as the master or general plan for the City of North Richland Hills to guide the overall physical growth of the community and the provision of public facilities and services; and WHEREAS, the City Council directed that an updated comprehensive plan be prepared for the City of North Richland Hills to address the appropriate use of land for the future growth, development, and revitalization of the City; and WHEREAS, in 2017 a 16-member Strategic Plan Committee made up of a diverse group of North Richland Hills stakeholders was established to work with the city on the strategic plan and provide community-based participation and feedback, identify vital issues, act as a sounding board and review body, help build consensus, share information and public outreach events, and strive to balance specific interest they may represent with a broad understanding of all residents' needs within the city; and WHEREAS, an updated land use plan titled Vision2030 Land Use Plan was prepared for public review and comment; and WHEREAS, considerable effort was given to engage the public and seek public input before, during and after the drafting of the Vision2030 Land Use Plan through online surveys, focus group meetings, open house events, public Ordinance No. 3591 Page 1 of 4 meetings of the Strategic Plan Committee, and notification through emails, city newsletters, social media, and newspaper; and WHEREAS, the Strategic Plan Committee considered the Vision2030 Land Use Plan on May 9, 2019, and recommended approval; and WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas held public hearings on May 16 and June 6, 2019, and the City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, held public hearings on June 20 and July 8, 2019; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is in the best interest of the citizens of the City of North Richland Hills to approve and adopt Vision2030 Land Use Plan, said plan being in furtherance of the public health, safety, and welfare; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS: Section 1: That the City Council hereby approves and adopts the Vision2030 Land Use Plan, as described and shown on Exhibit "A," attached hereto and incorporated for all purposes, as a component of the comprehensive plan for the City of North Richland Hills. Section 2: The Vision2030 Land Use Plan is intended to serve as a policy guide for the City Council, City boards and commissions, City staff, and the public for evaluating and reviewing the physical development of the city and such regulations as may be utilized to implement the goals and policies of the Vision2030 Land Use Plan. Section 3: This Ordinance shall be cumulative of all provisions of ordinances and of the Code of Ordinances of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, as amended, except when the provisions of this Ordinance are in direct conflict with the provisions of such ordinances and such code, in which event the conflicting provisions of such ordinances and such code are hereby repealed. 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 section, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance shall be declared unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the remaining sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, and phrases of this Ordinance, since the same would have been enacted by the City Council without the incorporation in this Ordinance of any such unconstitutional section, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase. Ordinance No. 3591 Page 2 of 4 Section 5: Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of the Zoning Ordinance and the zoning map of the City of North Richland Hills as amended hereby 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 6: All rights and remedies of the City of North Richland Hills are expressly saved as to any and all violations of the provisions of any ordinances governing zoning that have accrued at the time of the effective date of this Ordinance; and, as to such accrued violations and all pending litigation, both civil and criminal, whether pending in court or not, under such ordinances, same shall not be affected by this Ordinance but may be prosecuted until final disposition by the courts. Section 7: The City Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to cause the publication of the descriptive caption and penalty clause of this ordinance two times. Section 8: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately following publication as required by Section 7 hereof. AND IT IS SO ORDAINED. PASSED AND APPROVED on the 22nd day of July, 2019. CITY OF ORT ICHLAND HILLS By: M or vs\C Lq.v0• ,ss ATTEST: o nr w - MA. ' 141- �,e�- ' r h � : may_ • Alicia Richardson, City SeVjl""• * oe, APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: Maleshia B. Mc nnis, City Attorney Ordinance No. 3591 Page 3 of 4 APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: Clayton stock, Ian g Director Ordinance No. 3591 Page 4 of 4 rililIN . x X ^® ^ \ d"/� � > i o«» " » \ 2 _. „ R (1,14) : d m 2 @ rn � VISION ._ ... 2 0 3 0 . = ,.. Exhibit A-Ordinance No. 3591- Page 2 of 32 Strategic Plan Committee Acknowledgments Tim Welch, Chairperson City Council Member City Council Rita Wright-Oujesky, Vice Chairperson Mayor Oscar Trevino City Council Member Mayor Pro Tern Mike Benton, Place 5 Brent Barrow City Council Member Tito Rodriguez, Place 1 Dr. Tim Barth Rita Wright-Oujesky, Place 2 Committee Member Suzy Compton, Place 3 Skip Baskerville Brent Barrow, Place 4 Committee Member Danny Beltran Scott Turnage, Place 6 Committee Member Tim Welch, Place 7 Suzy Compton Committee Member Planning & Zoning Commission Brian Crowson Committee Member Justin Welborn, Chair, Place 1 Blake Hedgecock Jerry Tyner, Place 2 Committee Member Don Bowen, Place 3 Lee Knight Sarah Olvey, Place 4 Alternate Committee Member KathyLuppy, Place 5 Karen Russell y Committee Member Mason Orr, Place 6 Amy Steele Wendy Werner, Place 7 Committee Member Kelvin Deupree, Ex-Officio Tracye Tipps Committee Member City Management Jerry Tyner Planning&Zoning Commissioner Mark Hindman Justin Welborn City Manager Planning&Zoning Commissioner Paulette Hartman Mark Wood Deputy City Manager Committee Member Karen Bostic Special Thanks Assistant City Manager Tom Lombard Vickie Loftice Former City Council Member, Place 3 Managing Director of Community Services Mike Curtis Managing Director of Public Works LAND USE PLAN I NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Exhibit A-Ordinance No. 3591- Page 3 of 32 Project Staff Clayton Comstock, AICP, CNU-A Director of Planning Craig Hulse Director of Economic Development Caroline Waggoner, P.E., CFM Director of Public Works Maleshia McGinnis City Attorney Clayton Husband, AICP Principal Planner Chad VanSteenberg, AICP, CNU-A Planner John Chapman Planning Technician Tina Hansen GIS Analyst LAND USE PLAN I NORTH RICHLAND HILLS ■ Exhibit A-Ordinance No. 3591- Page 4 of 32 VISION 2030 INTRODUCTION & PURPOSE Purpose of a Land Use Plan ♦ I. Guide future development in a manner consistent with City's vision, principles and objectives . ' r* Does not affect existing zoning, but offers guidelines for consideration of future zoning requests I: Intended as a 10-year guideline > Provides framework for areas that are in need of special strategic initiatives I. Provides predictability for development and planning for city services Land Use Plan Themes 14. Focus on remaining 7% of undeveloped land and begin thinking about land use changes through redevelopment I> Be realistic about commercial expectations with growth in digital marketplaces 4 Increase daytime population to support local retailers 4 Stay current with market, development patterns and emerging technologies relevant to the built environment 13. Demonstrate responsiveness in addressing needs of the community and planning for future city services Legal Authority Chapter 213 of the Texas Local Government Code allows the governing body of a community to create a comprehensive strategy for the "long-range development of the municipality." Basic recommendations for comprehensive planning address land use, transportation, and public facilities, but may include a wide variety of other issues determined by the community. Article XIV of the North Richland Hills City Charter also charges the Planning and Zoning Commission to recommend a master plan to City Council for the "growth, development and beautification of the city." The plan is the key policy document that guides all V- decisions made by the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council related to existing or proposed development of the city. �` Zoning and the Land Use Plan 5 r �, � ,, Chapter 211 of the Texas Local Government Code requires that zoning regulations be " � � ', adopted in accordance with a comprehensive plan.Consequently,the zoning map and -, m* , A „virtui; in LAND USE PLAN I NORTH RICHLAND HILLS : t Exhibit A-Ordinance No. 3591 - Page 5 of 32 zoning decisions should reflect the Land Use Plan Map. However, the land use map is not a zoning map and does not establish zoning district boundaries. The land use plan map is intended as a resource to guide evaluation of zoning changes and discretionary development decisions. To this end, the Plan is intended to be responsive to transitions and innovations in the market. Individual zoning change requests that may result in changes to the Land Use Plan are thoroughly evaluated through the public hearing process before both the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council in accordance with State law and the City Charter. Bringing the existing development ordinances into conformance with the Land Use Plan may require fine tuning and updates to existing standards. These changes may address the following issues outlined below. Any proposed changes to the zoning ordinance that result from this plan will be considered through public hearing process required to change the text of the zoning ordinance as required by State law. : Provide options for a new single-family residential zoning district category to fill the gap between the existing lot size minimums of 13,000 square feet (0.3 acre) and 43,560 square feet (1-acre) to provide an alternative option for transitional properties between lower-density and higher-density single-family uses. • Provide Retail Commercial development standards to encourage redevelopment and revitalization along the city's older commercial corridors where properties are not deep enough to meet standard setbacks. • Create flexible residential design standards that are more responsive to the market, result in high quality neighborhoods and enhance neighborhood appeal. • Consolidate and simplify a master Table of Permitted Uses that is more reflective of present-day industries and markets. Provide definitions and descriptions for all land uses so that land use policies are applied equitably and consistently over time. Evaluate the consolidation of the Town Center and Transit Oriented Development zoning districts into a common Urban Village mixed use zoning district based on the principles of New Urbanism and form-based codes. Use, Interpretation & Updates to the Land Use Plan The City should utilize the Land Use Plan and the associated policies in this document to further establish the general pattern of development within North Richland Hills. This pattern of development should be implemented through adopted policies, enacted ordinances, and recognized guidelines, as appropriate and in accordance with State law and City Charter. The Land Use Plan provides the general direction and includes a range of potentially appropriate land uses and intensities within each of the focus areas. While the Map will influence future zoning decisions of the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council, it does not impose zoning or development restrictions on any property.The Plan documents the general recommended future uses for each designated area. However, LAND USE PLAN I NORTH RICHLAND HILLS ■ Exhibit A-Ordinance No. 3591- Page 6 of 32 VISION 2030 other types of uses may be compatible with the designated use and deemed to be consistent with the Land Use Plan. The focus area categories should not be interpreted to support orpreclude developments without consideration of the strategies and intent pp p of the Land Use Plan. To maintain the Plan's currency, the City should undertake an update and re-evaluation of the plan every five years. This systematic update will allow the City to keep its policies and actions relevant to changes in demographics, economic markets, and public ♦ _ ` priorities. However, this does not preclude plan amendments from taking place otherwise. Relationship to Other Plans Managing growth and development in North Richland Hills cannot be solely addressed through the Land Use Plan. While it serves as the primary document that provides this direction, other issue-specific plans have been adopted that provide objectives intended to be implemented outside of the Land Use Plan. The plans summarized below were used as resources for the creation of the Land Use Plan and informed its policies and strategies. Smithfield The Smithfield area has roots extending back into the early 1800s. While absorbed into North Richland Hills in 1958, the Main Street area exhibits its own character and individuality. Recognizing the special nature of Smithfield, City Council adopted the Smithfield Area Feasibility Study in 1995.The study identified opportunities for revitalization, urban design, establishing historical significance, and promoting commerce and recreation. Further study, recommendations and design guidelines were developed in 2003 for the Smithfield Conservation District later incorporated in the standards for the Transit Oriented Development code (below). Transit Oriented Development The City Council developed a Transit Oriented Mixed Use Development Code to govern future development around the proposed TEXRail Smithfield and Iron Horse rail station sites. It was initially adopted in 2009 and revised in 2013. Engagement with surrounding property owners and stakeholders was vital in the development of this code, as a supporting area roadway network was established for future accessibility. Key aspects of the code include special character districts, building and streetscape guidelines, civic and open space standards, and parking requirements. The TOD Code also implemented recommendations of the 2003 Smithfield Conservation District Study and historic Smithfield recommendations of the 2001 Comprehensive Plan by adopting specific land use and design guidelines for the Main Street area of Smithfield. Town Center (HomeTown) a ' = HomeTown, the city's Town Center district, is a specialty area with distinctive zoning and IS , �� development standards to the district thatpromote a sustainable, high-quality, mixed- a�������w � p rR;w 7 : }4 use development scenario in an integrated manner. Originally adopted in 1999, the LAND USE PLAN I NORTH RICHLAND HILLS rVV#Z.a 'G apt Exhibit A-Ordinance No. 3591- Page 7 of 32 regulating plan was periodically refined in response to changes in market opportunities and individual projects. The current HomeTown plan was approved in 2015. Loop 820 Corridor Plan In anticipation of the North Tarrant Express project, which widened NE Loop 820, the City prepared a corridor plan for Loop 820. The plan considered adjacent properties and associated land uses as well as likely changes in traffic patterns due to new ramp locations. Adopted by City Council in 2005, the plan serves as a guide for future development surrounding Loop 820 to maintain business, entertainment, and civic area vitality. The land use, urban design, and transportation considerations for the various districts outlined in the corridor plan were considered as part of the Vision2030 Transportation Plan and this Land Use Plan to maintain the vision established by the plan. City Image Study A 2001 plan for urban design, streetscaping, entryway features, wayfinding signage and overall beautification of the community has been the impetus for many public infrastructure design enhancements, such as paver crosswalks, streetlights, street signs, and other roadway elements. Private property design standards such as parking lot landscaping and lighting, building architectural standards, and land uses have also been updated over the years as a result of this plan which still has relevance today. South Grapevine Highway Corridor Strategy The South Grapevine Highway Corridor Strategy encompasses Boulevard 26 (formerly known as Grapevine Highway) south of Loop 820, including parts of Rufe Snow Drive and Glenview Drive. Once a regional draw for Northeast Tarrant County, the Boulevard 26 Corridor has great potential for redevelopment and reinvestment. A joint effort of North Richland Hills and Richland Hills, the strategy focuses on corridor revitalization, improving housing opportunities, pedestrian and transit linkages, and repositioning underused properties for redevelopment. 2007 Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan Building upon the importance of natural open space, together with the contribution of well-conceived streetscapes, quality parks, and good trail connections between parks and other destinations, the 2007 Parks Master Plan provides a vision of "City as Park." This vision serves to achieve a superb parks and recreation system, while striving to achieve urban connectedness to nature through all future city developments and street improvements. The 2007 Parks Master Plan includes all the components required by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and more. Understanding the intrinsic link between a city's character and the manner in which it is experienced and enjoyed, the Parks Master Plan assists in developing a vision for the city whereby parks, recreation, trails, natural preserves and open space become important components to enhance the community's quality of life. LAND USE PLAN I NORTH RICHLAND HILLS ■ Exhibit A-Ordinance No. 3591- Page 8 of 32 VISION 2030 Adjacent City Land Use Plans The factors that influence growth and development in North Richland Hills extend beyond the city limits. Land use plans and development patterns in neighboring cities ♦ can affect growth on common border areas, and the adopted plans from adjacent cities were reviewed as part of the planning process.This ensures compatibility with long- range scenarios in those areas while outlining expectations for growth in North Richland . Hills. Plans reviewed during this process include Destination Colleyville (2015), One Watauga I (2016), Keller Master Plan (1998), Richland Hills Comprehensive Plan (2014), and Haltom City Comprehensive Land Use Plan (2010). North Texas 2050 Regional Plan Vision North Texas is a public, private, non-profit, and academic partnership headed by the North Central Texas Council of Governments, the Urban Land Institute, and the University of Texas at Arlington. The partnership was created to serve as a forum for discussion, research, and action on issues related to the growth and development of North Central Texas. In addition, the partnership strives to increase public awareness about important regional land use issues and to build support for initiatives that create a successful and sustainable future for North Texas. From 2004 through 2010, Vision North Texas invited stakeholders from across the region to participate in a series of workshops to develop a vision for the region's future as well as an action plan to achieve that vision. The result of these workshops is North Texas 2050, which describes the preferred future envisioned by Vision North Texas participants. The document also provides guiding principles to help decision-makers achieve the regional vision. The City of North Richland Hills recognizes the importance of the regional vision and has worked to align Vision2030 with North Texas 2050. LAND USE PLAN PROCESS Strategic Plan Committee In February 2017, City Council initiated the planning process with the creation of a 1 Strategic Plan Committee. Where the creation of prior years' comprehensive plans involved only the Planning and Zoning Commission, this committee approach encouraged the inclusion of more citizens, which produced a robust environment for discussion with a grassroots approach to input and decisionmaking. The Strategic Plan Committee included three City Council Members, two Planning and Zoning Commission members, ten members at large and one alternate made up of North Richland Hills residents and business owners. 4s s }"t 7 Kph onA V34 LAND USE PLAN I NORTH RICHLAND HILLS l f �r }S Exhibit A-Ordinance No. 3591 - Page 9 of 32 The Committee held 19 public meetings between March 2017 and May 2019 to discuss and develop --- recommendations that best reflect the community's vision. Special meetings of the Committee included guest speakers on TEXRail, regional growth, and demographics, as well as a bus tour of the city. To expand citizen ^—— engagement to other boards and commissions, joint meetings were held with the Parks and Recreation Board, Economic Development Advisory Committee, and Keep NRH Beautiful Commission on topics centering on their respective areas of expertise. Nearly half of the Committee's meetings were dedicated to developing a viable land use strategy for the city. A land use scenario LEGO® exercise was conducted with the Strategic Plan Committee. The purpose of the exercise was to explore multiple scenarios about the types of land uses - 1 and their appropriate locations within North Richland Hills. For the exercise, the Committee was divided into three • groups, and each group was charged with defining land ='• ' use strategies and creating a land use plan for the community, with a specific focus on undeveloped land and redevelopment opportunities. Feedback obtained from the exercise contributed significantly towards the creation of the Land Use Plan and recommendations. Public Input & SWOT Analysis Great planning is lead by the public and community stakeholders from the beginning of the process, building the strategy on local ideas and values, and creating ownership in the final strategy. In addition to the citizen-lead Strategic Plan Committee, Vision2030 is derived from a variety of public engagement methods that included, neighborhood focus group meetings, small discussion meetings with various City boards and commissions made up of North Richland Hills residents and business owners, an open house, six come-and-go conversational coffee shop events, and an online survey. Though not directly part of the Vision2030 project, information was also garnered from the 2017 Citizen Survey. Public participation was the driver of the Vision2030 Plan, and was encouraged through the methods discussed above in addition to various online and electronic methods including a project webpage, social media outlets like Facebook and Nextdoor, email notifications, e-newsletters, water bill inserts, and other local publications. LAND USE PLAN I NORTH RICHLAND HILLS ■ Exhibit A-Ordinance No. 3591 - Page 10 of 32 VISION 2030 In summer 2017, an extensive public outreach campaign was conducted to provide public direction on issues and \ "Ill priorities for the community. The input resulted in the creation of a SWOT analysis which identified the - ♦ perceived strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and si threats for North Richland Hills. A realistic recognition of the V i -- weaknesses and threats that exist for community planning ;--''vision for-,_NRJH is,__ ^ efforts is the first step to countering them with a robust and t e creative set of strengths and opportunities. r �, SWOT is a simple yet comprehensive way of assessing the positive and negative influences within and outside a community, so community leadership can be better prepared to plan and act effectively. The more stakeholders involved in preparing the SWOT, the more valuable the analysis. In this particular analysis, 237 individuals were engaged at 15 different locations across the city in a span of 67 hours. Questions were simplified to encourage thoughtful discussion and ideas: I) What is best about NRH? >> What is best about your neighborhood? ) What would you change about NRH? >> What is the one issue facing NRH? Responses, ideas, and discussions were categorized into a comprehensive list which the Strategic Plan Committee ranked at their meeting on August 10, 2017. Ranking the issues helped prioritize and determine issues on which to focus efforts for solutions. Whatever courses of action the City of North Richland Hills decides on, the SWOT analysis prompts the community to move in a balanced way. It reminds community leaders to: I) Build on our STRENGTHS ' Seize OPPORTUNITIES !) Minimize our WEAKNESSES Counteract THREATS This SWOT analysis was used to develop the vision,goals, and strategies for North Richland Hills, and contains recommended actions to address these issues. It helps provide perspective and reveal connections and areas for further action. M PTV e nt,t 'r9 d Vie: a Ni ti J� �P¢p i y qM 1, 0 P�0 fir,, � . LAND USE PLAN I NORTH RICHLAND HILLS a ,410 P 4= t G,'F ,4 uh d; Exhibit A-Ordinance No. 3591- Page 11 of 32 VISION 2030 STRENGTHS 155 Location. Residents and businesses invest in North Richland Hills for its centralized location and easy access =_ ♦ to major arterial roadways and commuter rail. A simple drive time analysis like the one shown at right _ demonstrates Downtown Fort Worth, DFW International Airport, Southlake Town Square, Northeast Mall, and -- ♦ Arlington are all within a 20-minute drive from North - Richland Hills. North Richland Hills has historically been -.,a, and continues to be a home to many workers who commute to Fort Worth. U.S. Census data show that 21% of North Richland Hills' workforce work in Fort Worth. L) Parks & Trails. The more than 800 acres of parkland, 30 miles of multi-use trails, public art, and outstanding special events and programs in North Richland Hills are likely the - most commonly referenced positive attributes of the community. These attributes create an environment of .i vibrant,active, and healthy living. BUILD on this STRENGTH by continuing to be regional leaders in parks, trails and recreation facilities and programming. 55 Safety&Security. Residents cited the city's low crime rate and dedicated half-cent sales tax for crime control and prevention as major contributors to their quality of life. The _ 2017 Citizen Survey results indicate that 86% of residents ;- rate the feeling of safety in their neighborhood as either excellent or good. City Council has also identified "Safety &Security" as a primary goal for the community. BUILD on '�'' this STRENGTH by maintaining low public safety response times and crime prevention programs. I» Amenities. Community amenities such as the NRH Centre, NRH2O Family Water Park, Iron Horse Golf Course, the ,4 '' " Public Library and its various programs, Tipps Canine Hollow Dog Park, and the Common Ground Community atFii4 Garden were all recognized on numerous occasions as highly regarded and appreciated services that added to the overall quality of life in North Richland Hills. BUILD on this STRENGTH by maintaining these quality amenities and continuing to innovate. 140-0 nr �v,,4 LAND USE PLAN I NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Exhibit A-Ordinance No. 3591 - Page 12 of 32 • Sense of Community. Many residents recognized that, r while North Richland Hills has all the services, businesses, '' - and amenities of the third largest city in Tarrant County, it also has a small town feel and a sense of hometown pride. I Although the above five strengths had a clear consensus, the citizens were happy to share numerous other strengths of their community. Some of these included: • Family friendliness * Image of the built environment * K-12 schools and Tarrant County College ' Housing affordability and housing options * Progressive, innovative, proactive, and forward-thinking leaders • Strong faith community * "NRH" name and brand recognition ' Diversity-a mix of everything for everyone * Regional leadership WEAKNESSES & THREATS • Vacant buildings or buildings perceived to be vacant or substandard. North Texas has generally experienced a continued positive economic climate since 2011. Even in such positive economic conditions, certain areas of North Richland Hills experience comparably high commercial vacancy rates or vacant buildings that are beginning to appear substandard. In order to MINIMIZE this WEAKNESS, vacant or obsolete commercial properties should embrace redevelopment or revitalization to other uses. * Appearance of older commercial corridors. Many major commercial corridors in North Richland Hills were developed between 1960 and 1990, prior to the implementation of any significant development standards for commercial architecture, driveways, parking lots, landscaping, and other site features. Over time, those corridors appear tired when compared to areas built under modern development codes. In order to MINIMIZE this WEAKNESS, redevelopment zoning overlays, revitalization investment zones, building improvement grants, and other revitalization tools should be explored. • Lack of upscale, sit-down restaurants. In addition to location, visibility, demographics, and traffic counts, restaurants evaluate sites based on prospects for breakfast, lunch, and dinner service seven days a week. The effort to attract businesses with higher wage, high-skill primary jobs, thus increasing daytime population is needed to help the private real estate market in making decisions to locate desired restaurants in North Richland Hills. Decision makers also look at the performance of existing restaurants that rely heavily on the community and their level of support. To MINIMIZE this WEAKNESS, an ideal jobs-housing land use LAND USE PLAN I NORTH RICHLAND HILLS ■ Exhibit A-Ordinance No. 3591 - Page 13 of 32 VISION 2030 balance should be pursued, where possible, in conjunction with a community- lead initiative to support existing restaurants. I> Deterioration of neighborhoods and homeownership pride. Roughly 45% of ♦ existing single-family houses in North Richland Hills are 40 years of age or older.The perception of neighborhood decline is harmful to the sustainability of an area, as it may detract homebuyers and other private reinvestment. To COUNTERACT this . THREAT, the City should remain vigilant and invested in its single-family rental and apartment inspections programs as well as general code compliance with quality property standards. In addition, the City should continue to fund and promote initiatives that facilitate mature house renovations through a dynamic public reinvestment approach, from infrastructure projects to home remodel grant programs that can add to the quality and sense of pride in the neighborhood. I) Unfavorable commercial land uses. Each city aims to foster a commercial climate that reflects their particular identity and community values. The community desires uses that provide needed goods and services, convenience, and add to the overall quality of life. However, some proposed uses do not necessarily add value to the community as a whole. To COUNTERACT this THREAT, the City should remain selective and smart about the land uses on remaining vacant land and encourage existing commercial vacancies to be occupied by uses that serve and benefit the overall community. The City's list of permitted uses in the zoning ordinance should be evaluated to include more current industries and respond to market trends and community expectations. I>> Aging community. A large portion of North Richland Hills can be considered an inner-ring suburb whose homes, businesses, roadways and infrastructure are passing or approaching the half-century mark in age. The demographic makeup of the community is also increasing in age. The median age in North Richland Hills (37.5) exceeds the median age of Tarrant County as a whole (34). Although high for Tarrant County, this aligns with the overall median age of the United States and general trends in life expectancy and aging of the Baby Boomer generation. Older communities, both in infrastructure and demographics, generally require higher operational and maintenance costs. To COUNTERACT this THREAT, the City should plan an environment and promote existing public and private amenities that are attractive to Centennials, Millennials, GenXer's, young families, and young professionals, while closely monitoring the conditions of public infrastructure, repairing and replacing it when fiscally appropriate. Changing retail market. North Richland Hills is not immune to the evolving retail market where internet-based retail is shifting the philosophical approach to brick- and-mortar stores. Big box stores and grocers that once anchored and attracted additional commercial sites have gone dark, downsized, or reoccupied with other uses. To COUNTERACT this THREAT, the community should recruit uses to fill these vacancies and add to the convenience and quality of life as well as non- residential tax base in North Richland Hills. Entertainment uses or retail businesses that have a strong online presence with a warehouse and a local showroom/store 61,1 component may be appropriate alternative uses in these instances. LAND USE PLAN I NORTH RICHLAND HILLS 41..400 Exhibit A-Ordinance No. 3591 - Page 14 of 32 * Low daytime population. Daytime population generated by professional employment and higher education helps sustain a community's daytime economic activity and attracts retailers, restaurants, and services that also benefit the residential population. Daytime population can be better achieved by an evaluation of the planned future use of remaining vacant land along with economic development strategies aimed at targeting medical and professional offices. * Although the above weaknesses and threats rose to the top, citizens also shared some of the following concerns that should also be considered and monitored: * Economic development competition with other communities in the region * Growth of multi-family and rentals * Auto-related businesses * Affordability and cost of living * Pockets of crime * Homelessness • Traffic • Street conditions * Regional water supply, water conservation and drought * Aging school campuses * Lack of sidewalks, unsafe pedestrian routes, disconnected trail system, and inadequate bicycle facilities * Disappearing vacant land and open spaces * Unattractive thoroughfares and lack of gateways OPPORTUNITIES • TEXRail and Transit Oriented Development (TOD). At the time of this plan's adoption, the TEXRail commuter rail line has been in operation for less than at year and the long-term impacts have yet to be realized. The Iron Horse and Smithfield Transit Oriented Development districts, created in 2009, have attracted new single-family and multifamily residential development as well as regional grant opportunities for public infrastructure improvements. The OPPORTUNITY to elevate the success of the Iron Horse and Smithfield rail station neighborhoods must be SEIZED by implementing the development intent for these mixed use urban villages with complementary commercial uses; expanding accessibility to the stations by better connecting them to adjacent uses and neighborhood sidewalk and trail networks; marketing the districts as lifestyle communities with excellent and convenient access to downtown Fort Worth and DFW International Airport; and leveraging grant monies targeted for transit districts and multi-modal transportation solutions. * Revitalization grant programs for homes and businesses. The Neighborhood Revitalization Program (NRP), established in 2015, and the Business Improvement Growth (BIG) Program are two examples of how North Richland Hills can be innovative in encouraging homeowners and business owners to reinvest in their LAND USE PLAN I NORTH RICHLAND HILLS ■ Exhibit A-Ordinance No. 3591 - Page 15 of 32 VISION 2030 properties, whereby revitalizing their neighborhoods and commercial corridors. These types of programs should be continued and expanded in the community, as funding is available. I) Attract young families and young professionals. As addressed in the Weaknesses &Threats, North Richland Hills has an aging population, with a higher median age than Tarrant County. What employers are finding is that younger members of the workforce value work/life balance, environment and business culture, and a community's quality of life just as much as they do their salary. This "live first and work second" ethic requires that communities think about how the built environment and community amenities can support economic development efforts. There are opportunities in North Richland Hills to provide lifestyle choices, such as urban villages, that can create a dynamic environment that appeal to young families and young professionals. I) Engage and help organize neighborhoods, continue building community. Neighborhoods are the building blocks of a community. People who love where they live make a neighborhood great by contributing to the beauty, activity, and community around them. It can be challenging to bring together so many residents with different interests and backgrounds to pursue common goals. The City has the OPPORTUNITY to rise to this challenge and develop strong neighborhood programs that will foster a sense of community and create strong, collaborative neighborhoods that exemplify the core values of North Richland Hills. VISION & GOALS The SWOT Analysis stands on its own as a form of direct input from the community on what city leaders may consider focusing on over the next 10 years. City Council has established goals as well, as City Council Goals In February 2019, the NRH City Council updated the community goals which serve as the policy direction for the community.The nine goals are as follows: 1. Quality Community Development & Revitalization 2. Efficient & Effective Transportation System 3. Safety & Security 4 4. Financial Stability aka 4� N 5. Positive City Image ct '1A0Ok 6. Sense of Community w pfkiNg 7. Targeted Economic Development 8. Local & Regional Leadership 14 LAND USE PLAN ( NORTH RICHLAND HILLS �r � rv� r� Exhibit A-Ordinance No. 3591 - Page 16 of 32 9. Efficient & Effective Delivery of City Services These goals informed the development of the land use goals that highlight the City's priorities. These goals help to align policies with program funding, practices, and projects. Land Use Plan Vision Statement North Richland Hills is the City of Choice. A desirable and vibrant community of quality neighborhoods, thriving economy, extraordinary schools, exceptional parks, and innovative leaders. Land Use Goals & Strategies 1. Livable Built Environment. Ensure that all elements of the built environment, including land use, transportation, housing, energy, and infrastructure, work together to provide great places for living, working, and recreation, with a high quality of life. This includes the following strategies: 1.1 Plan for multi-modal transportation. 1.2 Plan for transit-oriented development. 1.3 Coordinate regional transportation investments with job clusters. 1.4 Plan for mixed land-use patterns that are walkable and bikeable. 1.5 Plan for infill development. 1.6 Encourage design standards appropriate to the community context. 1.7 Discourage development in hazard zones. 2. Harmony with Nature. Ensure that natural resources contribute to the well-being of the community and are recognized and valued. 2.1 Promote and initiate environmentally responsible programs. 2.2 Encourage water conservation. 2.3 Comply with state and local environmental quality standards. 2.4 Protect and manage streams, watersheds, and floodplains. 3. Resilient Economy. Ensure that the community is prepared to deal with both positive and negative changes in its economic health and to initiate urban development and redevelopment strategies that foster business growth and build reliance on local assets. Additional goals and strategies can be found in the Vision2030 Economic Development Plan. This includes the following strategies: 3.1 Plan for a balanced land-use mix for fiscal sustainability. LAND USE PLAN I NORTH RICHLAND HILLS ■ Exhibit A-Ordinance No. 3591 - Page 17 of 32 VISION 2030 3.2 Encourage community-based revitalization. 3.3 Attract jobs and daytime population that positively contribute to the economy. ♦ 3.4 Retain and grow our current businesses. 4. Interwoven Equity. Ensure fairness and equity in providing for the housing, services, health, safety, and livelihood needs of all citizens and groups. This includes the following strategies: 4.1 Provide a range of housing types. 4.2 Plan for a jobs/housing balance. 4.3 Plan for the physical, environmental, and economic improvement of mature neighborhoods. 4.4 Upgrade infrastructure and facilities in older and substandard areas. 5. Healthy Community. Ensure that public health needs are recognized and addressed through provisions for healthy foods, physical activity, access to recreation, health care, and safe neighborhoods. 5.1 Plan for physical activity and healthy lifestyles. 5.2 Plan for access to healthy foods for all neighborhoods. 5.3 Provide accessible parks, recreation facilities, greenways, and open spaces near all neighborhoods. 5.4 Plan for increased public safety through low response times and low crime rate. 6. Responsible Regionalism. Ensure that all local proposals account for, connect with, and support the plans of adjacent jurisdictions and the surrounding region. 6.1 Share Vision2030 plans with adjacent municipalities and the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG). 6.2 Coordinate trail and pedestrian route plans with adjacent municipalities and NCTCOG. 6.3 Promote regional cooperation and sharing of resources. 6.4 Coordinate local and regional population and economic projections. Future Small Area Plan Recommendations --f{ The Land Use Plan recommends two areas for further study and analysis through a Small Wit?, Area Plan process. These Small Area Plans will further efforts aimed at reinvigorating these r4 areas by providing focused guidelines to aid long-term decision making as well as , 3 encouraging and targeting development.Similar small area plans conducted in the past wg4AC include the Loop 820 Corridor Study, Smithfield Conservation District, and South Grapevine Highway Corridor Strategy0140 er LAND USE PLAN NORTH RICHLAND HILLS arw t }q IN hue t F . Exhibit A-Ordinance No. 3591 - Page 18 of 32 Bedford-Euless / Strummer Corridor. It is recommended that the City conduct further study and develop long-range land use and transportation plans for the Bedford-Euless Road corridor and adjacent commercial properties. Over the course of many years, various big-box retailers moved out of this once bustling retail center as the development style did not keep pace with the evolution of the retail market. While tenants have moved into some buildings, there is not a comprehensive plan or vision in place for the area. A Small Area Plan should be developed in coordination with property owners to kindle a vision for revitalizing and reimaging this area. In the interim, the community has identified this area as a possible redevelopment opportunity for an Urban Village, or mixed use center. South Triangle. It is recommended that the City conduct further study and develop long-range land use and transportation plans for the triangular area bound by Glenview Drive, Rufe Snow Drive, and Boulevard 26. It is a languishing area of single-family and multifamily uses interspersed among heavy commercial and institutional uses, and in need of a clear vision for the future. The area offers a distinct opportunity for redevelopment and revitalization in the southern sector of the City. LAND USE PLAN The Land Use Plan and map describe the long-term physical structure and character desired for North Richland Hills out to 2030. The map organizes the city's physical layout, structure, and character using a number of different land use categories. These categories describe the intended character for each area. Special care was taken to ensure that the map is generally accurate in interpreting the vision for the community. The following outlines the different land use categories that are recommended for North Richland Hills.Several of these are new categories designed to provide specific guidance as the city reaches its build-out configuration. All of the land uses discussed should have associated design standards to ensure that new development makes a positive contribution to the character of the city. These standards should be implemented through changes to the zoning ordinance. The Vision2030 Land Use Plan includes four residential, five nonresidential, and one mixed use land use type. Land use categories were consolidated and simplified between the previous Land Use Plan (2012) and the Vision2030 Land Use Plan (2019). Land Use Designations Following are the descriptions of the various land use designations found on the Land Use Plan map. Some descriptions contain recommendations on how to apply certain development policies to those areas. LAND USE PLAN I NORTH RICHLAND HILLS ■ Exhibit A-Ordinance No. 3591 - Page 19 of 32 VISION 2030 1 PARKS / OPEN SPACE f k two ..1, 7;',1 >':-..4 - 1,069 acres 9%of North Richland Hills The Parks/Open Space land use designation identifies all public parks, golf courses, trail systems, open spaces and flood-prone areas, including the Little Bear Creek Corridor and other floodplain areas. The Land Use Plan depicts only existing parks and open spaces. Potential future parks and open space areas can be found in the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan. LAND USE RECOMMENDATION: New developments should provide usable open spaces such as pocket parks, central greens, squares, plazas, and pedestrian passages (paseos) of meaningful size and value for the neighborhood. Sidewalks and other pedestrian connections should be provided to expand access to and use of existing parks and trails. RESIDENTIAL ESTATE g� , III fill . . • 259 acres 2%of North Richland Hills The Residential Estate land use designation promotes neighborhoods defined by larger single-family k lots and homes at a density less than two (2) units per acre. These neighborhoods are characterized by large lots, rural street design, estate-style fencing, barns, and livestock. These properties address a specific market niche and add to the diverse mix of housing and lot options for the community. Ogintik Transitional densities and lot sizes of 13,000 square feet (0.3 acre) or more may be appropriate when adjacent to Major Collector roadways and existing conventional suburban residential neighborhoods. New development should be sensitive to the surrounding context in scale and form, ANWPAAPA 44,1019804 , viiikeurn LAND USE PLAN I NORTH RICHLAND HILLS y gY z Exhibit A-Ordinance No. 3591 - Page 20 of 32 and be designed to reflect a contiguous and seamless growth pattern that avoids fragmented and disconnected development. LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL . G 6,275 acres 55%of North Richland Hills The Low Density Residential designation promotes quality neighborhoods of conventional suburban single-family detached homes. General characteristics of these neighborhoods include a density of two to six dwelling units per acre and houses of one- and two-stories. Although most Low Density Residential neighborhoods are characterized by driveways accessing the street, some more pedestrian-oriented and/or narrower-lot neighborhoods may have driveways accessed from alleys. LAND USE RECOMMENDATIONS (1) Promote the stability and livability of established neighborhoods through land use regulations, development standards, code enforcement, and other tools; (2) encourage infill development that complements the established character of the area in terms of general housing type, appearance, and density; and (3) facilitate neighborhood revitalization and stabilization in areas that are most in need. MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIALti a 11 a MOL 289 acres 3%of North Richland Hills LAND USE PLAN I NORTH RICHLAND HILLS ■ Exhibit A-Ordinance No. 3591 - Page 21 of 32 VISION 2030 The Medium Density Residential designation provides for attached dwelling units such as duplexes and townhomes as well as higher density detached dwelling units such as zero lot line patio/cottage homes, and existing neighborhoods of HUD-Code manufactured homes. General characteristics of these neighborhoods include amenitized neighborhood open spaces, wide sidewalks, street trees, alley-accessed driveways and garages, a density of six to eleven dwelling units per acre, and houses of one, two, and three stories. Where office or retail uses are shown as buffering elements to Low Density Residential areas, Medium Density Residential uses may be considered as part of a mixed-use development. Opportunities for this type of use also exist within areas designated as Urban Village. LAND USE RECOMMENDATION: Encourage residential development with a variety of housing styles, types, and prices that are compatible with adjacent development. Developments should be a five to ten minute walk from neighborhood-serving retail and other amenities such as parks and school facilities. HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL io � •." ��- yam• t ' J" 't '" 1. 412 acres 4%of North Richland Hills The High Density Residential designation provides for apartment-style living units. These areas should be located near other intensively developed properties and areas with concentrated employment. Building and site design should exemplify New Urban models of high density residential that include three to four story buildings with flat-roofs, hidden garages and parking, enclosed corridors and stairwells, and shallow street setbacks. More conventional suburban models of two and three story garden-style walk-up apartments are discouraged. Opportunities for this type of use also exist within areas designated as Urban Village, but in a compact, pedestrian-oriented mixed-use urban form. LAND USE RECOMMENDATION: Redevelopment of older garden-style multi-family properties into more modern, compact multi-family with quality open spaces and potentially higher densities is supported. ti tau LAND USE PLAN I NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Exhibit A-Ordinance No. 3591 - Page 22 of 32 OFFICE COMMERCIAL • jiiii EO _ ff"r�"'"r 374 acres 3.of North Richland Hills The Office Commercial land use category encourages professional, medical and administrative offices as well as limited commercial service establishments that benefit adjacent and nearby residential areas, and in which all business and commerce is conducted indoors. Because of the community's desire to increase employment densities and daytime population, the Office Commercial designation may be considered in place of other categories where appropriate. LAND USE RECOMMENDATION: Encourage the development of a variety of office types including traditional office buildings, executive suites, and co-working spaces. RETAIL COMMERCIAL tre JNfiltS�lt . 4. I - • 1,114 acres 10% of North Richland Hills The Retail Commercial land use category provides sites for community and regional shopping centers, commercial establishments, and employment centers. These sites are typically located on highways and major thoroughfares at key intersections. LAND USE RECOMMENDATION: Prioritize commercial uses at key intersections where retail is most likely to thrive. ♦ LAND USE PLAN I NORTH RICHLAND HILLS ■ Exhibit A-Ordinance No. 3591 - Page 23 of 32 VISION 2030 , ND R 'lil t,t / am `0° ---rf - - .,r ! yr _ _ — ' ` - - 4 t ..,... . . . . ,„ ,,, , , . 134 acres 1%of North Richland Hills The Industrial land use category provides for research and development, light industrial, assembly, warehousing and other industrial uses. LAND USE RECOMMENDATION: Accommodate industrial uses in areas that are well buffered from residential and other sensitive uses. Design all facilities to address the street frontage at the pedestrian scale. Consider adaptive reuse of existing warehouse buildings for non-industrial uses. URBAN VILLAGE ffi 4 i i,i,,.j-74.. _...11i MllItii . r .;: p 1 - .ice..,'. l t 1 , 878 acres 8%of North Richland Hills f. a The Urban Village land use category promotes sustainable, pedestrian-oriented, mixed-use 4 , development that provides the opportunity for many uses to coexist within a more compact area. ��at �, Urban Villages encourage an efficient, compact land use pattern; support vibrant public spaces; " � " , reduce the reliance on private automobiles; promote a more functional and attractive community OA , through the use of recognized principles of urban design; allow flexibility in land use; and prescribe ��' fo` ` LAND USE PLAN I NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Exhibit A-Ordinance No. 3591 - Page 24 of 32 a high level of detail in building design and form. Urban Villages can come in the form of vertical mixed use, where multiple uses share a single, multi-story building; or horizontal mixed use, where a diverse set of uses are placed within close, walkable proximity. LAND USE RECOMMENDATION: Prioritize commercial uses at key intersections where retail is most likely to thrive. C40`V V i1 ' SER , k �{.+ v isit r1,3 ` - 662 acres 6% of North Richland Hills The Community Services designation provides for non-profit activities of an educational, religious, governmental, or institutional nature. Schools, churches, hospitals, governmental buildings, fire stations and public utilities are examples of Community Services areas. LAND USE PLAN I NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Exhibit A-Ordinance No. 3591 - Page 25 of 32 VISION 2030 ^ 0 1000 2900 0000 4000 5000 15 21,41.. _ N EeN r 0 0.5 1i { _ 1 i ' "'' sx.w wweao • LEGEND Ono c L / Land Use Category' B Parks/Open Space ,,," f i Residential Estate tI Low Density Residential . i i Mcdium Density Residential ! i I High Density Residential 6sass:rrn IL--- .neew o - I is:-= Urban Village '" ! 4 Y v...er^ia J Office Commercial i I �'Retail Commercial al ten aws,.. i i r e.Industrial "j s "�4eiORO ¢! i s.ncesxc ��! Community Facilities I ,.1 1 ----- City Limits i i a :! Area for Future Study i Roadway '` I ril Future Roadway See Transportation Plan) I 9 j a z 4 Railway I alai ! ,,r'`''� i I 'Tee Land Use Teal for descnpsans of Land Uze Cacevorez y ..,waax Fp / _ DISCLAIMER Ths Land Use PI d svtutc g a"` •f _ - �rya S ryes sd,, 1 s•t; 3 nn� '1 ng d tritt bn rah R as a guide 1 �� we IMO fo .future dev.b of he Cry.Thal dace has s i M • been ompied f he Cde of North R hland Hlls ' _- ..d �j fr Ica pro ded b fo rtuuonal p po my maY not be b b leg 1. v .� ,, ti -g or surveying pwp I _�, `r 11 represent an omche a and survey and represents - onyshe appropra[e relative la<adot of property boundane. �' �.l�� 1 ,-, 1 ?NU I � L4Y ,1aanpa �.. a , 01111 Iv • jiiH as , .' �'� I 07111 a `v�� _ _nFj5�9 7r \ _,,,,_ :11V/ Ili l''' —.--,—.: - 1 i S#1111 :711— . 4> NIRH ill i--, ,e'S. J LAND USE PLAN s i i'f VISION North Richland Hills, TX s ,$ 2 0 3 0 July 22, 2019, Ordinance 3591 s I LAND USE PLAN I NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Exhibit A-Ordinance No. 3591 - Page 26 of 32 Land Use Projections The chart and graph below define the land areas and proportions of land uses found on the Land Use Plan map. As has been the historical development pattern, North Richland Hills will remain a primarily single-family residential community, with approximately 9% of its land area reserved for open spaces and 10% reserved for retail commercial uses. Land Use Designation " Acres 1 % Parks/Open Space 1,069 9% 441hk\ pr Residential Estate j, 259 2% Low Density Residential 6,275 55% Medium Density Residential 289 3% High Density Residential 412 4% 110111. Urban Village 878 8% Office Commercial I 374 3% Retail Commercial 1,114 10% Industrial 134 1% Community Services 662 6% otal 1 11,473 100% . LAND USE PLAN I NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Exhibit A-Ordinance No. 3591 - Page 27 of 32 VISION 2030 Remaining Vacant Land The chart, graph and map below describe the land use designations and areas for the 819 acres of remaining vacant land in North Richland Hills, or 7 percent of the land area. ♦ Development growth between now and 2030 will likely be very heavy in the Urban Village category with additional growth in the areas of Retail Commercial, Low Density Single Family, Office Commercial, and Medium Density Residential. With 819 acres of vacant land remaining, North Richland Hills is 93% developed. Retail Commercial 143 acres I Low Density Residential 201 acres Office Commercial 124 acres Urban Village 241 acres Public/Semi-Public IIII Parks 8 Open Space 1,069 - 1,069 0% Industrial I Residential Estate 239 20 259 8% I I Low Density Residential 6,088 I 201 6,290 3% Retail Commercial Medium Density Residen�•j 220 t 70 289 24% High Density Residential I 406 2 408 0.4% Office Commercial Urban Village 637 i 241 878 27% Office Commercial 247 124 371 33% Urban Village Retail Commercial 1,026 143 1,169 12% . Industrial 67 11 '; 78 14% Z High Density Residential Public/Semi-Public 655 7 i 662 i 1% Yu O Medium DensityRes dental MI Total: 10,654 8191 11,4731 7% 6 Law Density Residential111 =o aO Residential Estate ' Parks&Open Space 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000 6,000 7,000 APPIVIS .r Wattitratargir LAND USE PLAN I NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Exhibit A-Ordinance No. 3591 - Page 28 of 32 ^ 0 1000 2500 3000 4000 5000,, N i U 0.5 I I.5 2 i j Miles I 1 LEGEND ,.—:� �,.�_ =~r_x a wi Land Use Category` .,N.>,�rr I y. ¢ 1�—: d Residential Estate I nnrM U� n 7,-7rre—w.+ I Low Density Residential gs I Medium Density Residential l, 5 ._1_l_) f High Density Residential ! + _� Urban Village — i r L ' i Office Commercial ;, _ .� I j I Retail Commercial 1 § 1 _ __ —ri '''" i Industrial I -- 1 ■ tt. L I if� neMriapim Community Facilities I . —••— City Limits E TT I Area for Future Study I 4 impr i--- 2 /1 i —Roadway E O 1 Future Roadway C JIIJ _' i _J--C�US^r (See Transportation Flan) ' '01 ��'+ 1 i Railway �1 i�1 r 1 'See i...,t)x Tent for descripoem&lad Use Categoric arl'nl� ,." La M ' A 1DLSCWNEk TFis lad lken doe not�turtan r soiling regulations.affect existing zoning ors establish , �' — ; mingd:ma boundaries rather is aguide 5 � a r CR 41 for the future development of the em.Thu don has . 1.1 vr,a',N been compiled for the Oty of North WWand Nils C' Willi ��1 from various somas h is prwded for irdenm6orml I +I purposes only and may not be suitable har regal, ! ,IP .lwar N u .-r enpneering or s0r P^g larpows h aces me ►� irA _ I represent e an on.the-gourd survey and property 0q� IP t I' only the appropriate relative location of properr/boundaries d� .. ` i6Y' V yam\� I „ i FT ,-- • E I . i 1_,,,---- ..;:ts- i , ....1111, -0.0, , F i I 3 2C-71 u+..u. �u 4 _- "..FnM1fll fi -ri _•,�. rf�`dy a nrran r r-" I l6Y ). aureo�� ,/ ,, ,t �. _ € y 1'%'k .ter l js.JJPj..4 �3�. na LAND USE PLAN Vacant Land h VISION 2 0 3 0 North Richland Hills, TX l e" May 2019 i i LAND USE PLAN I NORTH RICHLAND HILLS ■ Exhibit A 2 Ordinance No. 3591 - Page 9 of32 VISION 2030 Population Growth Projections Ultimate capacity, or buildout, is the maximum number of residents the City can support given the remaining developable land. The City has presently reached 93 percent of its buildout, a population of approximately 67,980 persons as of January 1, 2019 according to the North Central Texas Council of Governments. This means the City can add about 14,537 new residents to its existing population. Approximately 534 acres of land in the community remains to be developed with residential uses. Once build-out is achieved, population growth will come from in-and-out migration and infill/redevelopment opportunities. To guide the City in planning for how many people may ultimately need to be supported, an assessment of North Richland Hills' ultimate population is provided below. Population projections are based on past growth rates. Since North Richland Hills is near buildout, growth rates will slow down or decline once the ultimate population nears. At an aggressive growth rate of 2 percent, the City would reach buildout around 2030. At a more conservative growth rate of 1.5 percent, the City would reach approximately 80,000 residents by 2030. Ultimate Population Capacity Projections Vacant Occ. Housing Household Residential Land Use Acres DU;A Rate PPH Units s Population Residential Estate 20 1 96% 2.73 20 19 52 Low Density Residential 201 4 96% 2.73 804 772 2,107 Medium Density Residential 70 8 96% 2.48 560 538 1,333 High Density Residential 1.73 16 96% 2.48 28 27 66 Urban Village 240 20 96% 2.48 4,800 4,608 11,428 Ultimate Capacity within Vacant Areas 6,212 5,963 14,987 2018 NRH Population Estimate 27,072 25,682 67,530 Ultimate Population Capacity 82,517 Growth Rate Projection Estimates 0.50% 1.00% 1.5090 2.00% 2018 67,530. 67,530. 67,530 67,530 North Richland Hills is likely to reach 2020 68,207 68,887 69,571 70,258' g0 000 population by2030 and will 2025 69,929 72,401 74,948 77,571 P P 2030 71,695 76,094! 80,740 85,644 build-out at 82,500 residents. LAND USE PLAN I NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Exhibit A-Ordinance No. 3591 - Page 30 of 32 COMMUNITY SNAPSHOT Existing Land Use Characteristics Understanding the existing land use of North Richland Hills will help plan for the future. At the time the city adopted the 1992 Comprehensive Land Use Plan, approximately 47 percent of the land within the city was classified as vacant or undeveloped. The Vision2030 Plan indicates that number has quickly diminished to 9 percent in 2017. Analysis of the current uses throughout the City will reveal areas where infill or redevelopment is possible. The existing land use breakdown of the community represents a low development pattern indicative of suburban communities. The low-density residential nature of the community should be attractive to families and retailers alike; who consider population and "rooftops" as a part of their site selection criteria. One observation made by this process is the low amount of Office area within North Richland Hills. Office uses help drive daytime population, or "desktops," that also drive retail and restaurant uses. Single-family land uses account as the largest use at 43.3 percent of the total land uses. As of the Existing Land Use inventory conducted June 2017, the City is 91 percent developed. The City will need to start focusing efforts of infill and redevelopment due to the high percentage of developed acreage and the "built-out" environment. Acres per Existing Land Use I') Acres % (2) 100 persons (3) Residential Single Family Residential 5,051 43.3 7.43 Duplex/Townhome 124 1.1 0.18 Multi-Family 410 3.5 0.60 0.2 0.0 Non-Residential '` a Parks/Open Space 785 6.7 1.15 Office 204 1.8 0.30 Retail & Commercial 813 7.0 1.20 School, Church & 731 6.3 1.07 Institutional Industrial 90 0.8 0.13 Ri•ht of Way / Utilit 2,346 20.1 3.45 Total Developed Acreage 10,597 90.8 15.59 Vacant 1,076 9.2 1.58 Total Acreage 11,673 100 17.17 (1) Per Existing Land Use inventory conducted June 2017. (2) Approximately 11,673 acres for this particular study. (3) Based on a population of 67,980 people, an estimate made by the North Central Texas Council of Governments as of January 1, 2019. LAND USE PLAN I NORTH RICHLAND HILLS ■ Exhibit A-Ordinance No. 3591 - Page 31 of 32 VISION 2030 _ ..... "ram ilfintr,,N i 6-3 miamll.1111VIRurii; NIRH4.,,,,,,,,,Amrin.......----L...,.... ........ ........,...1, .4.,,,,,,..h.... a ei WO ile-oli .7.!fsem.q,47.x.4.2 -ffilit.,1--.,.. Existing Land Uses - -.if*f•Niam-tr "-=,svil Li i _ .'istrp.... -1.-'::::er :,•glisliillii 01111111rwitifftiRtal9-1445-lia ‘ .. PP millik..1, vsA...,,apg.„.„,, V LEiii ni 2111IIM ....%/41111141"...! At:ri riti.! * ' IP , Ipt 1 EIVAM'Lli I ii:IL1 Pr*ANNA u.e.riargUiELF3L'11 ,WMngjirSnra4" ,,ikZsi WIMIRIII.;•1754n1 1 M. 2.2t41° !Wird. 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I i —1 \—•1 l ���~ 1 LJcW. i MF N 5i� _ DISCLAIMER This Land Use Plan does not constitute cr o I I • zoning regulations,affect existing zoning.or establish o. i MARTIN DR I 1 zoning district boundaries:rather it serves as a guide 5I ;_ r t L W for the future development of the City-This data has 1 -_�_ been compiled for the City of North Richland Hills rc / __ �-4 , c-1 ' .. , from various sources.It is provided for informational . - -- - purposes only and may not be suitable for legal, m —' . engineering,or surveying purposes.It does not ,-' - ���i I represent an on-the-ground survey and represents �t e�_�only the appropriate relative location of property boundaries. -` -,-NO�"_" �1filpr, `5 0e5E BLVD URE / T IY 1 ZJ ..�I • ON NORTH RICHLA {"•"•-� "' r� , I iDnn DR ILO — p l(1 vvc ANING le I "' �� I I .1 -._. / i ° ell , ____, DAA DR s -,.` LC4 i ME L OOP WN i E.._ Ili ,,,,.. „INN.. ,,in000 A lir‘ t > V ` UtBiS RD L. a 1-. RMERADR O rc 1 1 s i > C w _ �m m i' N m I :z i ,-` 4- NRH , ,„ �••1 EY ST " // 0 LAND USE PLAN 3` j a I /s/ VISION North Richland Hills, TX yam, 2 0 3 0 July 22, 2019; Ordinance 3591 Star-Telegram MEDIA Arlington Citizen-Journal I The Keller Citizen I La Estrella e Mansfield News-Mirror I Star-Telegram Northeast I Weatherford Star-Telegram star-telegram.com 1 808 Throckmorton St.I Ft Worth,Tx.76102-6315 AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION Account# Ad Number Identification PO Amoun: Cols Depth 600579 0004312647 CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS ORDINANC Ordinance 3591 I I$82.28 1 46.00 Li Attention: Traci Henderson, TRMC THE STATE OF TEXAS CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS County of Tarrant PO BOX 820609 NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX 761820609 Before me, a Notary Public in and for said County and State,this day CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS personally appeared AM BAR ORDINANCE NO.3591 LIZARRAGA, Bid and Legal AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF Coordinator for the Star-Telegram, NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, CI i Y OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS TEXAS ADOPTING THE ORDINANCE NO.3591 published by the Star-Telegram, Inc. VISION2030 LAND USE PLAN,A AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COMPONENT OF THE COMPRE- NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, at Fort Worth, in Tarrant County, OVERALL PPHYSICAL GROWTH TEXAS ADOPTING THE Texas;and who, after being duly USE AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMPONENT OFDTHE COM RE- sworn,did depose and say that the COMMUNITY;PROVIDING THAT HENSIVE PLAN, TO GUIDE THE THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE OVERALL PHYSICAL GROWTH attached clipping of an advertisement CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDI- NANCES; AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE NANCES; PROVIDING FOR COMMUNITY;PROVIDING THAT was published in the above named SEVERABILITY; ESTABLISHING P A PENALTY; PROVIDING FOR CUMULATIVE A OFE ALLALORDIE paper on the listed dates: SAVINGS; PROVIDING FOR NANCES; PUBLICATION;AND PROVIDING SEVERABILIT ROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ESTABLISHING Any person,firm or corporation vi- A PENALTY; PROVIDING FOR olating any provision of the Zon- ing Ordinance and the zoning PUBLICATION;AND PROVIDING map of the City of North Rich- AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 2 Insertion(s) land Hills as amended hereby Any Person,firm or corporation vi- shall be deemed guilty of a mis- olating any provision of the Zon- demeanor and upon final convic- ing Ordinance and the zoning Published On tion thereof fined in an amount map of the City of North Rich- July 25,2019,July 26,2019 not to exceed Two Thousand land Hills as amended hereby Dollars ($2,000.00). Each day shall be deemed guilty of a mis- any such violation shall be al- demeanor and upon final convic- lowed to continue shall consti tion thereof fined in an amount tute a separate violation and not to exceed Two Thousand punishable hereunder. Dollars ($2,000.00). Each day PASSED AND APPROVED on this any such violation shall be al- 22nd day of July,2019. lowed to Continue shall consti- CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND tute a separate HILLS punishable ereundeolation and By:/s/Oscar Trevino PASSED AND APPROVED on this Mayor 22nd day ATTEST: CITY OF of July,2019. /s/Alicia Richardson HILLS NORTH RICHLAND City Secretary APPROVED By:/s/Oscar Trevino APPROVEeD AS TO FORM AND Mayor LEGALITY: /s/Maleshia B.McGinnis ATTEST: City Attorney /s/Alicia Richardson City Secretary _ • � - APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LA I LEGALITY: /s/Maleshia B.McGinnis City Attorney (Principal Clerk) SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME,THIS 26th day of July in the year of 2019 ) ]lemmamaRK.^LM./it 9�Ota�l1�'Vn tQ®Y1.11104. - g a�� LIZBETH AILEEN CORDERO N. .ry Public f*::"--1..-"':;*--.; M1 Notary fD t? >;A of s�tpa Exp res January 25,2023 • Extra charge for lost or duplicate affidavits. Legal document please do not destroy!