HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda UDCAC 12.04.2019Notice of Meeting for the
Unified Dev elopment Code Adv isory Committee
of the City of Georgetown
December 4, 2019 at 3:30 P M
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L egislativ e Regular Agenda
B C ons id eratio n and p o s s ib le ac tion to app ro ve the minutes of the O ctober 9, 2019 regular meeting of the
Unified Development C o d e Ad visory C o mmittee. - Mirna G arc ia, Management Analys t
C P ub lic Hearing and p o s s ib le ac tion on pro p o s ed amend ments to C hapter 5, Zo ning Us e R egulatio ns, and
C hap ter 16, Definitions , o f the Unified Develo p ment C ode relative to c ertain us es in s p ecific zoning
districts (Amendment No . 12 and 13) -- And reina Dávila-Q uintero, AI C P, C urrent P lanning Manager
D P ub lic Hearing and p o s s ib le ac tion on pro p o s ed amend ments to C hapter 3, Applic ations and P ermits , of
the Unified Develo p ment C ode relative to zo ning variances fo r sign area (Amendment No . 18) -- Andreina
Dávila-Q uintero, AI C P, C urrent P lanning Manager
E Update on the 2018/19 UDC Annual R eview P lan, S ched ule and Next S teps --Andreina Dávila-Q uintero,
AI C P, C urrent P lanning Manager
Adjournment
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Unified Development Code Advisory Committee
December 4, 2019
S UB J E C T:
C o nsideration and pos s ible actio n to ap p rove the minutes o f the O c tober 9, 2019 regular meeting o f the
Unified Develo p ment C ode Advis o ry C o mmittee. - Mirna G arcia, Management Analyst
IT E M S UMMARY:
F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T:
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S UB MIT T E D B Y:
Mirna G arcia, Management Analyst
AT TAC H ME N T S:
D escription Type
Minutes Backup Material
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UDC Advisory Committee 1
October 9, 2019
City of Georgetown, Texas
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the
Unified Development Code Advisory Committee Meeting
Wednesday, October 09, 2019 at 3:30 P.M.
City Hall
808 Martin Luther King Jr Street, Georgetown, Texas 78626
Committee Member(s) in Attendance: Stuart Garner; Tracy Dubcak, Vice-Chair; PJ Stevens, Chair;
Philip Wanke; John Philpott; Brian Robinson
Committee Member(s) Absent: Jason Wirth
Staff Present: Andreina Dávila-Quintero, Current Planning Manager;; Ethan Harwell, Planner; Mirna
Garcia, Management Analyst; Sofia Nelson, Planning Director
Meeting called to order at 3:30 P.M.
Public Wishing to Address the Board
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at the Board meeting. Clearly print your name, the letter of the item on which you wish to speak, and
present it to the Staff Liaison, preferably prior to the start of the meeting. You will be called forward to
speak when the Board considers that item.
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A. Public Wishing to Address the Board
At the time of posting, no persons had signed up to address the Committee.
Legislative Regular Agenda
B. Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes of the September 11, 2019 regular meeting
of the Unified Development Code Advisory Committee. – Mirna Garcia, Management Analyst
Motion by Wanke, second by Dubcak to approve the minutes as presented. Motion passed 5-0.
C. Discussion and possible direction on amendments to Chapter 5, Zoning Use Regulations, of the
Unified Development Code (UDC) – Chelsea Irby, Senior Planner and Ethan Harwell, Planner
The purpose of this item is to continue discussion with the UDC Advisory Committee on specific
uses that need further review and consideration, in particular the Office/Warehouse, Contractor
Services and Storage Yard specific uses. Davila-Quintero provided an overview of the changes that
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October 9, 2019
need to be made, such as spelling corrections, definitions’ changes and additional clarifications to the
Committee.
Stevens requested an update on the new development review process effective September 1. Davila-
Quintero explained the review process, and that thirty-four (34) new applications were submitted in
September. Of those, fifteen (15) were deemed complete and were scheduled for the October 15th P&Z
meeting. Some of the agenda items will be presented for approval, and disapproval.
D. Discussion and possible direction on amendments to Chapter 5, Zoning Use Regulations, of the
Unified Development Code (UDC) as it related to uses in a Gateway Overlay District – Andreina
Davila-Quintero, AICP, Current Planning Manager
The purpose of this item is to continue discussion with the UDC Advisory Committee on specific
uses that may be limited within the City's Gateway Overlay districts, such as Automotive Sales and
Services and other auto-related uses, industrial uses, and certain transportation and utility uses.
Davila-Quintero provided an overview of the different types of gateway overlay districts, and their
purpose to enhance the entrance to the gateway area. Davila-Quintero sought feedback on the
Committee’s vision for the gateway corridors.
Davila-Quintero also discussed a recent public survey that was conducted. The public was asked to
identify and rank the district characteristics most important to them, such as land use, signs,
walkability. The results were presented to the Committee and discussed. Davila-Quintero also asked
the Committee for their feedback on the purpose of zoning districts, and the nature of the
businesses/uses found within specific districts, and whether there is consistency with the use.
There were questions from the Committee regarding specific uses allowed in gateway overlay
districts, as well as the difference between gateways and corridors. Staff provided clarification and
discussed the standards and restrictions relevant to each category.
E. Discussion and possible direction on amendments to Chapter 3, Applications and Permits, and
Chapter 10, Sign Standards, of the Unified Development Code (UDC) as it related to standards,
processes and criteria for sign variances (Amendments No. 18) – Andreina Davila-Quintero, AICP,
Current Planning Manager
On April 24, 2018, the City Council directed staff to update the UDC’s sign variance process as a part
of the 2018/19 UDC Annual Review process (Amendment No. 18). The current UDC provides a
process to seek relief from the sign height and location standards. The purpose of this amendment is
to provide for a process to seek relief from the sign area and other applicable standards that, when
strictly applied, the sign standards prohibits reasonable opportunity to provide adequate signage.
Davila-Quintero explained the approval criteria, and new sign variance options. Davila-Quintero
also sought feedback from the Committee regarding the approval criteria, and whether the
Committee agreed on the options presented. There was further discussion regarding sign standards
and digital signs, which are prohibited.
Staff will continue to review this topic and present additional options for the Committee’s review at
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the next meeting.
F. Updates on the 2018/19 UDC Annual Review Plan, Schedule and Next Steps – Andreina Davila-
Quintero, AICP, Current Planning Manager
The purpose of this item is to provide an update on the UDC Annual Review Plan, tentative schedule
and next steps. In addition, City Staff and members of the UDCAC will discuss the tasks identified
at the previous meeting, as well as new tasks to be completed for the next meeting. Feedback and
information received on each task will be incorporated when related UDC topics are scheduled and
presented for discussion.
Changes to the UDC will be reviewed with the Committee soon.
Adjournment
Motion by Stevens to adjourn the meeting. Second by Philpott. Meeting adjourned at 4:55 p.m.
_____________________________________ __________________________________
PJ Stevens, Attest Attest, Jason Wirth
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Unified Development Code Advisory Committee
December 4, 2019
S UB J E C T:
P ublic Hearing and pos sible actio n o n p ro pos ed amendments to C hapter 5, Zoning Use R egulations , and
C hapter 16, Definitio ns , of the Unified Development C o d e relative to certain us es in spec ific zo ning
d is tric ts (Amend ment No. 12 and 13) -- Andreina Dávila-Q uintero , AI C P, C urrent P lanning Manager
IT E M S UMMARY:
O n Ap ril 24, 2018, the C ity C o uncil d irected s taff to update the UDC ’s zo ning us e regulations as a part o f
the 2018/19 UDC Annual R eview proc es s (Amendment No . 12 and 13). T he purp o s e of this amend ment
is to review s pec ific us es fo r eac h zo ning dis tric t to s ee where they may be permitted b y right, permitted
with limitations , p ermitted with approval of a s p ec ial us e p ermit, or not allowed.
O n May 8, June 12, S eptemb er 11, and O c to b er 9, 2019, the UDC AC d is c us s ed s p ecific us es that have
p res ented c hallenges bec ause they were not inc luded in the P ermitted Us e Table o r are o nly permitted in
o ne o r two zoning dis tricts . T he spec ific uses identified for consideration included:
O ffice/S howroom;
Towing S ervices and I mpound L ots;
Storage yards;
C o ntrac tor s ervic es (limited and general); and
O ffic e/Wareho us e
T hes e are uses that are typ ically allowed in the Indus trial (I N) zo ning d is tric t due to the large amo unt o f
s torage, p artic ularly o utd o o r sto rage, of materials , eq uipment and vehicles that may be as s o ciated with the
use. However, thes e are us es that may also be ac c o mmo d ated in les s er intens e zo ning d is tric ts, such as
G eneral C ommerc ial (C -3) and Bus iness P ark (BP ), as these are zoning dis tric ts that are typic ally lo cated
alo ng major thoroughfares , allo w o ther sup porting us es , o r are intended to provid e a lo catio n fo r large
d evelopments .
Proposed Amendments:
T he proposed amend ments to the UDC include (Exhib it A):
Inclus ion of ad d itional site design s tandards fo r the O ffic e/S ho wroo m s pec ific use when lo cated in
the G eneral C ommerc ial (C -3) district.
Inclus ion of s ite d es ign standards fo r the To wing S ervic es and Impound Lo ts s p ecific us e when
lo cated in the Indus trial (I N) d is tric t.
Allo w the Limited C o ntracto r S ervices s pec ific use in the G eneral C ommerc ial (C -3) district with
ap p ro val of a S pec ial Use P ermit and s ub ject to c o mp lianc e with add itional s ite design s tand ard s .
Inclus ion of ad d itional site design s tandards fo r the Limited C o ntrac tor S ervic es spec ific use when
lo cated in the Bus ines s P ark (BP ) distric t
Allo w the G eneral C ontrac tor S ervic es s p ecific us e in the Bus iness P ark (BP ) district with approval
o f a S pec ial Us e P ermit and s ubjec t to c o mp lianc e with additio nal s ite des ign s tand ard s .
Allo w the O ffic e/Warehous e spec ific us e in the G eneral C ommerc ial (C -3) d is tric t and s ubjec t to
ad d itional s ite d es ign standards.
Allo w the us e o f S to rage Yard s p ecific us e in the Indus trial (I N) d is tric t and s ub ject to additio nal
d es ign s tand ard s .
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S taff's Analysis:
S taff has reviewed the proposed amendments in ac cordance with the Unified Development C o d e (UDC ).
S taff has d etermined that the proposed amend ments meet the criteria establis hed in UDC S ectio n 3.05.050
fo r a Text Amendment. P articularly, s taff find s :
1. T he p ropos ed amend ments p ro mo te the health, s afety o r general welfare o f the C ity and the safe,
o rd erly, and healthful development of the C ity b y includ ing additio nal site des ign standards to
mitigate and minimize the imp act these us es may have o n the adjac ent p ro p erty and surro und ing area;
2. T he p ro p o s ed amendments are cons is tent with the C omp rehens ive P lan as the revis ed s tand ards
further imp lement the polic ies and recommend ations related to maintaining and s trengthening viable
land us es in ec o nomic ally s o und c o mmerc ial and employment areas;
3. T he p ro p os ed amend ments are nec es s ary to ad d res s cond itions that have c hanged in the C ity,
p artic ularly in commerc ial and other employment areas that allo w for s imilar and sup p o rting uses;
4. T he p ro p o s ed amendments wo uld positively imp act the c ommunity and enviro nment by providing
s tand ards to mitigate and minimize the imp act that these uses may have o n the area; and
5. T he pro p o s ed amend ments are in conformance with o ther applic able S ec tio ns o f the C ity C ode.
Public Comments:
As required b y the Unified Develo p ment C o d e (UDC ), a legal notice ad vertis ing the pub lic hearing was
p laced in the S un News p ap er (Novemb er 17, 2019). As o f the p ublic ation d ate o f this rep o rt, staff has not
received any c o mments .
Next S teps:
T he proposed amend ments will be cons id ered o n the following dates :
Decemb er 4, 2019 - C o nsideratio n and rec o mmendatio n b y the UDC Ad vis ory C ommittee
January 7, 2020 - C o nsideratio n and rec o mmendatio n b y the P lanning and Zoning C ommission
January 14, 2020 - C ons id eration by the C ity C o uncil
January 28, 2020 - C ons id eration and F inal Ac tion by the C ity C ounc il
F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T:
No ne s tud ied at this time.
S UB MIT T E D B Y:
Andreina Dávila-Q uintero, AI C P, C urrent P lanning Manager
AT TAC H ME N T S:
D escription Type
Exhibit A - Permitted Us es Propos ed Amendments Exhibit
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Zoning Use Regulations *** DRAFT ***
UDC Amendment No. 12 & 13 Printed on Nov. 5, 19
Added language is underlined Page 1 of 5 Chapter 5
Deleted language is strikethrough
Editor’s Note: The letter under the Notes column represents the additional standards applicable to the specific use
and are found in the limitations section following each table
Chapter 5 ‐ ZONING USE REGULATIONS
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SECTION 5.04. ‐ COMMERCIAL USES
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Sec. 5.04.010. ‐ Commercial Uses Allowed by District.
The following use table presents the commercial uses that are allowed in each zoning district, in
accordance with all standards and regulations of this Code. Certain uses are allowed with
limitations detailed in Section 5.04.020. The ʹNotesʹ column of the use table contains direction on
the specific limitation of the particular use.
Table 5.04.010: Commercial Uses
Specific Use AG RE RL RS TF TH MF1 MF2 MH CN C1 C3 OF BP IN PF MUDT MU Notes
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Commercial Sales and Services
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Office/Showroom — — — — — — — — — — — —
L — P P — — AA
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Automotive Sales and Services
Towing Services
and Impound
Lots
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — PL — — — AB
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Sec. 5.04.020. ‐ Commercial Use Limitations.
All commercial uses shall meet any applicable provisions of the City Code of Ordinances, in
addition to the following limitations. Outdoor display and storage requirements, if applicable,
shall be met in accordance with Section 5.09.
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AA. Office/Showroom.
Exhibit A
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Zoning Use Regulations *** DRAFT ***
UDC Amendment No. 12 & 13 Printed on Nov. 5, 19
Added language is underlined Page 2 of 5 Chapter 5
Deleted language is strikethrough
Editor’s Note: The letter under the Notes column represents the additional standards applicable to the specific use
and are found in the limitations section following each table
An Office/Showroom is permitted in accordance with Table 5.04.010 and subject to the
following standards and limitations:
1. Warehousing facilities shall be incidental to the primary use and shall not exceed
50 percent (50%) of the total floor area.
2. Outdoor storage may be permitted in accordance with Section 5.09 of this Code.
AB. Towing Services and Impound Lots.
A Towing Services and Impound Lot use may be permitted in accordance with Table
5.04.010 and subject to the following standards and limitations:
1. All motorized vehicles, to include operable or repairable motor vehicles that have
been towed, repossessed, or otherwise in the care and custody of the operator of
the lot, shall be on an approved paved surface.
2. Any other outdoor storage may be permitted in accordance with Section 5.09 of this
Code.
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SECTION 5.06. ‐ INDUSTRIAL USES
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Sec. 5.06.010. ‐ Industrial Uses Allowed by District.
The following Use Table presents the industrial uses that are allowed in each Zoning District, in
accordance with all standards and regulations of this Code.
Table 5.06.010: Industrial Uses
Specific Use AG RE RL RS TF TH MF1 MF2 MH CN C1 C3 OF BP IN PF MUDT MU Notes
Contractor
Services, Limited — — — — — — — — — — — —
S — P
L P — — B
Contractor
Services, General — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
S P — — C
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Office/Warehouse — — — — — — — — — — — —
L — P P — — D
Exhibit A
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Zoning Use Regulations *** DRAFT ***
UDC Amendment No. 12 & 13 Printed on Nov. 5, 19
Added language is underlined Page 3 of 5 Chapter 5
Deleted language is strikethrough
Editor’s Note: The letter under the Notes column represents the additional standards applicable to the specific use
and are found in the limitations section following each table
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Wrecking, Scrap
or Salvage Yard — — — — — — — — — — — — — — S — —
Storage Yard L E
Sec. 5.06.020. ‐ Industrial Use Limitations.
All industrial uses shall meet any applicable provisions of the City Code of Ordinances.
Outdoor display and storage requirements, if applicable, shall be met in accordance with
Section 5.09.
A. Reserved.
B. Contractor Services, Limited.
Contractor Services, Limited is permitted in accordance with Table 5.06.010 and subject
to the following standards and limitations:
1. Parking spaces shall be provided for fleet vehicles in addition to the minimum
number of parking spaces required per Chapter 9 of this Code.
2. Parking of fleet vehicles shall comply with the Outdoor Storage, Limited
requirements of Section 5.09 of this Code.
3. When the outdoor storage area is gated, a minimum of two vehicle stacking spaces
from the key code box shall be provided. Vehicle stacking spaces shall comply with
Section 9.04.020 of this Code.
C. Contractor Services, General.
Contractor Services, General is permitted in accordance with Table 5.06.010 and subject
to the following standards and limitations:
1. Outdoor storage shall be incidental to the primary use and may be permitted in
accordance with Section 5.09 of this Code.
2. Outdoor storage may be increased to 50% of the total site area provided the
outdoor storage area is not located adjacent to a public street, residential zoned
property, an existing single‐family home in the ETJ that is platted or planned for
residential use on the Future Land Use Map, or a public park.
Exhibit A
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Zoning Use Regulations *** DRAFT ***
UDC Amendment No. 12 & 13 Printed on Nov. 5, 19
Added language is underlined Page 4 of 5 Chapter 5
Deleted language is strikethrough
Editor’s Note: The letter under the Notes column represents the additional standards applicable to the specific use
and are found in the limitations section following each table
3. When outdoor storage is proposed to be located adjacent to a public street,
residential zoned property, an existing single‐family home in the ETJ that is platted
or planned for residential use on the Future Land Use Map, or a public park,
articulation shall be provided for the screening wall or fence by one of the
following:
a. Masonry columns or similar column effect as approved by the Director,
using different materials than the wall, spaced no more than 125 feet apart;
or
b. Variations in depth achieved either through offsets of at least five feet deep,
plant material groupings, breaks in walls, or other variations as approved
by the Director, occurring every 80 feet
4. Fleet vehicles shall be parked in the same area as the designated outdoor storage to
be screened from the public.
5. When the outdoor storage area is gated, a minimum of two vehicle stacking spaces
from the key code box shall be provided. Vehicle stacking spaces shall comply with
Section 9.04.020 of this Code.
D. Office/Warehouse.
Office/Warehouse is permitted in accordance with Table 5.06.010 and subject to the
following standards and limitations:
1. The primary entrance shall be located in the office portion of the building.
2. The warehouse portion may not exceed more than 50% of the front building façade.
E. Storage Yard.
Storage Yard is permitted in accordance with Table 5.06.010 and subject to the
following standards and limitations:
1. All equipment, material and any other outdoor storage shall be located on an
approved paved surface.
2. All equipment, material and any other outdoor storage shall comply with the
setback requirements of the district, and the landscape standards of Section 8.04 of
this Code.
Exhibit A
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Zoning Use Regulations *** DRAFT ***
UDC Amendment No. 12 & 13 Printed on Nov. 5, 19
Added language is underlined Page 5 of 5 Chapter 5
Deleted language is strikethrough
Editor’s Note: The letter under the Notes column represents the additional standards applicable to the specific use
and are found in the limitations section following each table
a. For purposes of this subsection, street yard trees shall be provided between
the screen wall and the street lot line.
3. When outdoor storage is proposed to be located adjacent to a public street,
residential zoned property, an existing single‐family home in the ETJ that is platted
or planned for residential use on the Future Land Use Map, or a public park,
articulation shall be provided for the screening wall or fence by one of the
following:
a. Masonry columns or similar column effect as approved by the Director,
using different materials than the wall, spaced no more than 125 feet apart;
or
b. Variations in depth achieved either through offsets of at least five feet deep,
plant material groupings, breaks in walls, or other variations as approved
by the Director, occurring every 80 feet
4. When outdoor storage areas are gated, a minimum of two vehicle stacking spaces
from the key code box shall be provided. Vehicle stacking spaces shall comply with
Section 9.04.020 of this Code.
5. Outdoor storage shall comply with the requirements of Section 5.09 of this Code.
***
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Exhibit A
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Zoning Use Regulations *** DRAFT ***
UDC Amendment No. 12 & 13 Printed on Nov. 5, 19
Added language is underlined Page 1 of 1 Chapter 16
Deleted language is strikethrough
Chapter 16 ‐ DEFINITIONS
SECTION 16.01. ‐ GENERAL
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SECTION 16.02. ‐ DEFINITIONS
The following definitions describe terms found in this Code.
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Contractor Services, Limited. An establishment primarily engaged in construction or related
activities off‐premises. This use is limited to the offices associated with the business and the
indoor incidental storage of supplies, and excludes the on‐site maintenance or storage,
temporary or otherwise, of equipment, or machinery, or vehicles. No outdoor storage is
allowed.
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Office/Showroom. An establishment with both a business office and associated showroom for
display of sample goods or services to be delivered or performed off‐premises. Catalog and
telephone sales facilities are appropriate. Incidental retail sales of products associated with the
primary products and/or services is permitted. Warehousing facilities shall be incidental to the
primary use and shall not exceed 50 percent (50%) of the total floor area. This designation does
not include contractorʹs shop or storage yard.
Office/Warehouse. A business office with an associated small scalesmall‐scale warehouse
typically located at the rear of the space for the purposes of storing materials needed to supply
service off‐site. This use can accommodate trades such as plumbers or electricians, as long as
there is no processing, manufacturing, fabrication or outside storage of materials on site.
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Stone, Mulch or Dirt Sales Yard. A typically outdoor facility that stores and conducts retail
sales of dirt, mulch, stone, or other material commonly sold to an individual or contractor.
Storage Yard. A facility primarily used almost exclusively for outdoor storage of equipment
and materials. Outdoor storage of material in a Storage Yard may exceed 20 percent (20%) of the
total site area.
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Exhibit A
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Unified Development Code Advisory Committee
December 4, 2019
S UB J E C T:
P ublic Hearing and pos sible actio n o n p ro pos ed amendments to C hapter 3, Ap p licatio ns and P ermits, of
the Unified Development C o d e relative to zoning varianc es for s ign area (Amend ment No. 18) -- Andreina
Dávila-Q uintero , AIC P, C urrent P lanning Manager
IT E M S UMMARY:
O n Ap ril 24, 2018, the C ity C o uncil d irected s taff to update the UDC ’s sign varianc e proc es s as a part of
the 2018/19 UDC Annual R eview proc es s (Amendment No . 18). T he c urrent UDC p ro vides a proc es s to
s eek relief fro m the s ign height and lo catio n s tandards . T he p urpose o f this amend ment is to p ro vide fo r a
p ro cess to s eek relief fro m the s ign area and other ap p licable s tand ard s that, when s trictly ap p lied , the sign
s tand ard s pro hibits reas onab le opportunity to p ro vide ad eq uate signage.
O n O ctober 9, 2019, the U D C AC discussed potential amendments to the U D C to allow variances to the sign
area.
Proposed Amendments:
T he proposed amend ments to the UDC include (Exhib it A):
Authority to the Zo ning Board o f Adjus tment to cons id er and take ac tion on varianc e reques ts to the
s ign area provis io ns o f the UDC .
C larific ation that varianc es to the s ign area provis io ns o f the UDC are a Zo ning Varianc e and may
o nly be approved if the Zoning Bo ard o f Ad jus tments find s that the varianc e is not c o ntrary to the
p ublic interes t and, due to spec ial c ond itions , a literal enfo rcement of the requirements wo uld res ult
in unnec es s ary hard s hip, the s p irit o f the C ode is preserved , and s ub s tantial jus tice is done.
S taff's Analysis:
S taff has reviewed the proposed amendments in ac cordance with the Unified Development C o d e (UDC ).
S taff has d etermined that the proposed amend ments meet the criteria establis hed in UDC S ectio n 3.05.050
fo r a Text Amendment. P articularly, s taff find s :
1. T he p ropos ed amend ments p ro mo te the health, s afety o r general welfare o f the C ity and the safe,
o rd erly, and healthful develo p ment o f the C ity b y ens uring that varianc es to the sign provis io ns of
the UDC are not c ontrary to the p ublic interes t and , d ue to s p ecial c o nditio ns, a literal enforc ement
o f the req uirements wo uld result in unnec es s ary hard s hip, the spirit o f the C o d e is pres erved, and
s ubstantial jus tice is done;
2. T he pro p o s ed amend ments are cons is tent with the C o mp rehens ive P lan;
3. T he p ro p o s ed amendments are nec es s ary to addres s cond itions that have changed in the C ity due to
the need for a proc es s to seek relief fro m the s ign area standards that, when s tric tly applied, the s ign
s tand ards p ro hibits reasonab le opportunity to p ro vide ad eq uate signage;
4. T he p ro p o s ed amendments wo uld positively imp act the c ommunity and enviro nment by allo wing a
p ro cess to s eek relief fro m the s ign area provis io ns o f the C o d e when ap p licable; and
5. T he pro p o s ed amend ments are in conformance with o ther applic able S ec tio ns o f the C ity C ode.
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Public Comments:
As required b y the Unified Develo p ment C o d e (UDC ), a legal notice ad vertis ing the pub lic hearing was
p laced in the S un News p ap er (Novemb er 17, 2019). As o f the p ublic ation d ate o f this rep o rt, staff has not
received any c o mments .
Next S teps:
T he proposed amend ments will be cons id ered o n the following dates :
Decemb er 4, 2019 - C o nsideratio n and rec o mmendatio n b y the UDC Ad vis ory C ommittee
January 7, 2020 - C o nsideratio n and rec o mmendatio n b y the P lanning and Zoning C ommission
January 14, 2020 - C ons id eration by the C ity C o uncil
January 28, 2020 - C ons id eration and F inal Ac tion by the C ity C ounc il
F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T:
No ne s tud ied at this time.
S UB MIT T E D B Y:
Andreina Dávila-Q uintero, AI C P, C urrent P lanning Manager
AT TAC H ME N T S:
D escription Type
Exhibit A - Sign Variance Propos ed Amendments Exhibit
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Sign Variance *** DRAFT ***
UDC Amendment No.18 Printed on Nov. 5, 19
Added language is underlined Page 1 of 2 Chapter 3, Section 3.15
Deleted language is strikethrough
Chapter 3 ‐ APPLICATIONS AND PERMITS
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SECTION 3.15. ‐ ZONING VARIANCE AND SPECIAL EXCEPTION
Sec. 3.15.010. ‐ Applicability.
A.Zoning Variance.
In accordance with the provisions of the Texas Local Government Code chs. 211 and 231216,
the Zoning Board of Adjustment (Board) shall have the authority to hear and grant requests
for a Variance from the zoning provisions and sign regulations of this Unified Development
Code. A Variance to the development standards of this Code shall be considered an exception
to the regulations, rather than a right.
A Zoning Variance differs from a Subdivision Variance, which applies to certain regulations
pertaining to subdivision of land and must be requested from the Planning & Zoning
Commission during the subdivision review process.
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Sec. 3.15.020. ‐ Zoning Variance and Special Exception Process.
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E.Notice and Hearing.
1.The Zoning Board of Adjustment shall hold a public hearing for consideration of the
Zoning Variance or Special Exception request no later than 45 calendar dayson the next
available regular scheduled meeting after the date of the application is filed.
2.Written notice of the public hearing for a Zoning Variance or Special Exception shall be
provided as set forth in Sections 3.03 and 4.09.040 of this Code.
3.The applicant may appear at the hearing in person or by agent or attorney.
Sec. 3.15.030. ‐ Criteria for Zoning Variance Review.
A.Required Findings.
The Zoning Board of Adjustment may authorize a Zoning Variance from the requirements
of the zoning provisions and sign regulations of this Unified Development Code if the
Exhibit A
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Sign Variance *** DRAFT ***
UDC Amendment No.18 Printed on Nov. 5, 19
Added language is underlined Page 2 of 2 Chapter 3, Section 3.15
Deleted language is strikethrough
Variance from the terms of the zoning provisions is not contrary to the public interest and,
due to special conditions, a literal enforcement of the requirements would result in
unnecessary hardship, so the spirit of this Code is preserved, and substantial justice done.
No Zoning Variance shall be granted unless the ZBA finds all of the following:
***
D.Limitation on Variances for Signs.
No Variance for a sign may increase the overall permitted area of a sign. Sign‐related
variances may only be granted, in accordance with this section, for height or other location
restrictions. No Variance application(s) shall be accepted for prohibited signs listed in Section
10.04 (ʺSigns Prohibited Under this Codeʺ).
***
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Exhibit A
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Unified Development Code Advisory Committee
December 4, 2019
S UB J E C T:
Up d ate o n the 2018/19 U DC Annual R eview P lan, S c hedule and Next S tep s --And reina Dávila-Q uintero,
AI C P, C urrent P lanning Manager
IT E M S UMMARY:
T he purp o s e o f this item is to provid e an update on the UDC Annual R eview P lan, tentative sc hedule and
next s teps. In additio n, C ity S taff and members o f the U DC AC will disc us s the tas ks identified at the
p revious meeting, as well as new tasks to be c o mp leted fo r the next meeting. F eed b ack and info rmation
received on eac h tas k will b e incorporated when related UDC to p ics are sc hed uled and p res ented for
d is cus s io n.
F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T:
No ne.
S UB MIT T E D B Y:
Andreina Dávila-Q uintero, AI C P, C urrent P lanning Manager
AT TAC H ME N T S:
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Consider revising the minimum district size for the BP zoning
district (Executive Amendment).Ch. 7, Sec 7.02 N/A N/A N/A N/A 3-Apr-18 10-Apr-18 24-Apr-18 2018 Q2
Land Uses Complete 01
Acknowledge mobile food trailers as a use within the UDC and
outline appropriate regulations governing mobile food vendors.Ch. 3 & Ch. 5 10-Jan-18 8-May-18
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Discussion Jul-Aug 8-Aug-18 4-Sep-18 25-Sep-18 9-Oct-18 2018 Q4
Historic Districts Complete 02
Review the standards pertaining to historic districts and
structures based on the revised Historic Resource Survey
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Jan 19 43484 43515 43515 43537 43543 43550 43564 2019 Q1Application Processes and
Requirements Complete 08
Expand development agreement language establishing clear
requirements and processes.
Ch. 3, Sec 3.20 & Ch.
13, Sec 13.10 13-Jun 12-Jun July
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Discussion July Aug-Sep 14-Nov-18 4-Dec-18 11-Dec-18 8-Jan-19 2019 Q1
Land Uses Complete 11
Executive Amendment:
Review and update Permitted Use tables:
- Require an SUP for Auto-related uses in C-1
- Require an SUP for detached MF in MU-DT
- Require an SUP for Food and Beverage Establishment in IN
- Remove 750-foot separation requirement for bars and taverns
- Include non-listed uses Ch. 5
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Residential Standards Complete 14
Review the maximum number of units required per building, and
building separation requirements for MF districts Ch. 6, Sec 6.02 Jan-19 Feb-19 13-Feb-19 Feb-19 Feb-19 Mar-19 Mar-19 Mar-19 10-Apr-19 16-Apr-19 28-May-19 11-Jun-19 2019 Q2
Application Processes and
Requirements Complete 17
Review the rezoning public review requirements to require
neighborhood meetings for certain rezoning cases.Ch. 3, Sec 3.06 Jan-19 Feb-19 13-Feb-19 Feb-19 Mar-19 Mar-19 Mar-19 Mar-19 10-Apr-19 16-Apr-19 28-May-19 11-Jun-19 2019 Q2
Parkland Complete 03
Update provisions governing parkland dedication based on
forthcoming recommendations by the Parks & Recreation Board
subcommittee review.Ch. 13, Sec 13.08 Jan-19 13-Feb-19 Feb-19 Jan-19 Mar-19 Mar-19 Mar-19 10-Apr-19 16-Apr-19 28-May-19 11-Jun-19 2019 Q2
Land Uses In Review 12, 13
Review and update Permitted Use tables:
- Consider changes to the zoning districts various Specific Uses
may be permitted in (in general)
- Consider updating the list of Specific Uses in Chapter 5 to
include various uses that are not currently listed (i.e. self service
machines (ice) and storage yards).
- Consider changes to the zoning districts various Specific Uses
may be permitted in ("Contractor Services Limited", "Contractor
Services General", and "Office Warehouse" Specific Uses in the C-
3 zoning district)
- Office in RS through SUP
- SUP for certain uses in Gateway Overlay districts Ch. 5
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Administrative Clean-Up: Federal and
State law compliance In Review
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Revisions to standards and requirements to ensure compliance
with Federal and State Law: Review Authority; Subdivision
Regulations: When a plat is required; Subdivision Regulations:
Replat approval w/out vacating preceding plat; Subdivision
Regulations: Plat Exemptions; Wastewater connection
requirements in ETJ; TUPs (portable classrooms); Definitions:
Household; Definitions: Portable Signs; Impervious Cover credit
for Places of Worship.
Clean-Ups: Permits and Processes; ZBA 45-day review timeline;
Model Homes; Accessory Structures (size limitations); Definitions;
Conflicting and outdated cross-references and sub/section
Ch. 2, Ch. 3, Ch. 5, Ch.
11, Ch. 13 & Ch. 16 Jan-19 Q4 2019 Q4 2019 Q4 2019 Q4 2019 Q4 2019 Q4 2019 Q4 2019 Q4 2019 Q4 2019 Q1 2020 Q1 2020 Q1 2020 2020 Q1
Signage In Review 18.1 Sign Area variance process Ch. 3, Sec 3.15 Q4 2019 Q4 2019 Q4 2019 Q4 2019 Q4 2019 Q4 2019 Dec-19 7-Jan-20 14-Jan-20 28-Jan-20 28-Jan-20
Signage In Review 18.2
Review of Ch. 10 including signage for bus stops, transit vehicles
and others (portable signs)
Ch. 10 and Ch. 16, Sec
16.02 Q4 2019 Q4 2019 Q4 2019 Q4 2019 Q4 2019 Q4 2019 Q4 2019 Q4 2019 Q4 2019 Q1 2020 Q1 2020 Q1 2020 2020 Q1
Application Processes and
Requirements In Review
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06, 18
New/revise processes:
- Create a process to address requests for vesting
determinations.
- Create a process to address requests for appeals.
- Sign variances
Ch. 3, Sec 3.14 and
3.15 Q4 2019 Q4 2019 Q4 2019 Q4 2019 Q4 2019 Q4 2019 Q4 2019 Q4 2019 Q4 2019 Q1 2020 Q1 2020 Q1 2020 2020 Q1
Application Processes and
Requirements On Hold 16
Clarify what triggers the requirement for a Traffic Impact Analysis
(TIA) and when an appeal may be made and review the
improvements that are considered or required.Ch. 12, Sec 12.09 TBD
Residential Standards Pulled 15 Consider masonry requirements for residential development Ch. 6
Jan/Feb
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* The UDC Chapter or Section referenced in this column provides the regulation subject to this amendment. However, please note that other sections may need to be amended to address any conflicts and ensure consistency throughout the document.
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