HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda UDCAC 08.04.2015Notice of Meeting for the
Unified Development Code Advisory Committee
of the City of Georgetown
August 4, 2015 at 3:00 PM
at Williamson Room, Georgetown Municipal Complex, 300-1 Industrial Ave.
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Regular Session
(This Regular Session may, at any time, be recessed to convene an Executive Session for any purpose
authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551.)
A Call to Order
B Consideration of the minutes of the July 1, 2015 meeting of the Unified Development Code
Advisory Committee.
Legislative Regular Agenda
C Public Hearing and possible action on amendments to the Unified Development Code (UDC) to
revise Chapters 1, 3-13, and 16 related to the UDC Development Manual, Annexation process,
Site Plan requirements, Planned Unit Development (PUD) District standards, accessory dwelling
units, commercial building size limitations, civic use access limitations, self-storage facilities,
accessory structures, patios, non-residential district setbacks, non-residential building design
requirements, fence standards, parking space dimensions, signs, Housing Diversity Development
and Workforce Housing Development, and sanitary sewer systems requirements. Valerie Kreger,
AICP, Principal Planner
Adjournment
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I, Jessica Brettle, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice
of Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public
at all times, on the ______ day of __________________, 2015, at __________, and remained so
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Unified Development Code Advisory Committee
August 4, 2015
SUBJECT:
Consideration of the minutes of the July 1, 2015 meeting of the Unified Development Code
Advisory Committee.
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
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SUBMITTED BY:
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Unified Development Code Advisory Committee
August 4, 2015
SUBJECT:
Public Hearing and possible action on amendments to the Unified Development Code (UDC) to
revise Chapters 1, 3-13, and 16 related to the UDC Development Manual, Annexation process,
Site Plan requirements, Planned Unit Development (PUD) District standards, accessory dwelling
units, commercial building size limitations, civic use access limitations, self-storage facilities,
accessory structures, patios, non-residential district setbacks, non-residential building design
requirements, fence standards, parking space dimensions, signs, Housing Diversity Development
and Workforce Housing Development, and sanitary sewer systems requirements. Valerie Kreger,
AICP, Principal Planner
ITEM SUMMARY:
The Unified Development Code (UDC) is designed to be reviewed annually to address necessary
updates or changes. In 2013, the City Council established the Unified Development Code
Advisory Committee (UDCAC), a committee tasked with reviewing proposed amendments to the
UDC. Each year a list of potential amendments are assembled, reviewed by the UDCAC, and
approved by City Council. The current 2014-2015 UDC General Amendment List was approved
by City Council on August 26th, 2014. The UDCAC has reviewed the proposed text amendments
over the last year and provided comments to staff. A fully redlined version of the proposed
changes is attached as Exhibit 1 and the following provides a summary of those changes.
Development Manual (UDC Section 1.11): The current regulations require any changes to
the UDC Development Manual, which houses all the application forms among other
documents, to be published on the City's website for 30 days following public notice in the
local newspaper. In recent years the City has moved to a more electronic, web-focused
information base whereby news of any updates would reach the end users more often and
quickly than would publication in the newspaper. Additionally, the 30-day time period often
presents a challenge when staff needs to update an element of the Manual quickly. Thirty
days is longer than the notification time period required for a rezoning. The proposed
amendment language reduces the time period for posting to 15 days and removes the
required newspaper notice.
Pre-application Process (UDC Section 3.02.010): The pre-application process listed in the
UDC is somewhat rigid in what requires and does not require a pre-application meeting.
Over the last couple of years development has increased leaving a backlog of meetings.
Staff has worked to reduce the number of pre-application meetings required and looked to
opportunities to waive the requirement when appropriate. The proposed amendment
removes the list of applications requiring a pre-application meeting to provide for more
flexibility and changes the term conference to meeting to reflect currents references.
Site Development Plan (UDC Section 3.09): Over the last couple of years the Planning
Department has reviewed several processes, including the Site Plan and Construction Plan
application processes. These reviews have been combined, eliminating the additional
application and separate Construction Plan review, therefore keeping the construction
review of the site consistent with the site layout, tree preservation, and landscaping review.
Site Plan can be a generic term, sometimes causing confusion, so this proposal also updates
the name of the application to Site Development Plan. The situations in which a Minor Site
Plan may be utilized have also been expanded. Finally, slight changes were proposed that
remove the confusing reference to minor modifications related to Site Plan revisions and
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provide clarification that any changes that do not otherwise meet the described situations
shall be processed as a new application.
Annexation Process (UDC Section 3.25): The City has processed voluntary (applicant-
driven) annexations for years, but there has never been a formal annexation process written
into the UDC. This amendment adds annexation procedures into the UDC.
Minimum PUD Size (UDC Section 4.04.030): The current UDC minimum Planned Unit
Development (PUD) size is three acres. Staff has been presented with many situations where
a PUD less than three acres may have been appropriate, but it was not a possibility. The
proposed text amendment removes any minimum size requirement.
Planned Unit Development (PUD) District Review Requirements (UDC Section 4.06):
A PUD functions as an overlay zoning district that offers additional design criteria or
specified land uses for a particular project, and sometimes offers relief of minimum
standards from the code. Since every development is unique and every PUD varies in size
and scope, creating minimum submittal requirements and standard review criteria can be a
challenge. The proposed language moves away from strict, one-size-fits-all requirements
and allows for more latitude for both staff and the applicant to determine the contents of the
PUD Development Plan document.
Accessory Dwelling Unit Limitations (UDC Section 5.02): The current UDC limits
accessory dwelling units, including garage apartments, from being rented. The problem with
the rental condition is that it is not enforceable by the City and, per the limitation, an owner
could live in the accessory dwelling unit and rent out the main house, defeating the intent.
Related to removal of the rental restriction, an additional parking space requirement was
added as well as utility restrictions.
Civic Land Use Access Limitations (UDC Section 5.03): The UDC currently limits the
principal vehicular entrance and exit from the majority of civic land uses, including schools
and churches, to be taken from a collector level street or higher. There have been instances
where the better point of primary access would have actually been on a local level roadway,
but the UDC limitation prevented this. This amendment simply adds in the ability of the
Development Engineer to approve primary access from a local roadway when determined
appropriate.
Maximum Building Size Limitations (UDC Section 5.04): The UDC sets a maximum
building size for many land uses in the Neighborhood Commercial (CN) and Community
Commercial (C-1) zoning districts to 5,000 square feet and 25,000 square feet, respectively.
The purpose of the building size limitations is to minimize the impact uses in these zoning
districts may have on the adjacent residential areas. These building size limitations do not
take into consideration the location or size of the zoning district. The proposed amendment
replaces the maximum building size with a floor-to-area ratio (FAR) which will allow a
balance between building size and lot area. In the CN District, the FAR shall not exceed 0.3;
however, due to the character of this zoning district, no building shall exceed 7,500 square
feet in area to encourage groups of smaller buildings that are more in character with adjacent
residential areas. In the C-1 District, the floor-to-area ratio shall not exceed 0.5 to allow
larger properties to develop buildings in scale with the property size.
Self-Storage Land Use Limitations (UDC Section 5.04): Georgetown is seeing dozens of
proposals for storage projects along major roadways and in prime commercial locations. The
location of self-storage facilities should be balanced throughout the community with other
personal services and retail establishments. The UDC currently allows self-storage with site
design limitations in both the C-3 and IN Districts, with indoor storage allowed by-right in
IN. If the limitations are met, the storage facility may locate anywhere in the C-3 and IN
Districts. The proposed amendment language adds further Council consideration regarding
the locations of these facilities in the C-3 District through a Special Use Permit (SUP) and
adds the use to the C-1 District via an SUP. This will provide additional discretion when a
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storage facility is seeking to locate on a retail corridor or adjacent to incompatible uses as
well as add additional location considerations. The text amendment also includes
modernizing the site conditions on storage facilities that will help ensure a high-quality
appearance from the outside of the facilities and further sustain property values. The use
conditions would also apply in the IN District, but the SUP would only apply in the C-1 and
C-3 Districts.
Front Yard Patios (UDC Section 6.05.020): Most new homes do not include front porches
and a small patio outside the front door is an increasingly popular alternative. The UDC
currently does not allow for patios in the front setback, although staff has been approving
some under the Administrative Exception process, with specific criteria created about two
years ago. This proposed amendment codifies the existing approval and clear up confusion
on the allowance of these patios.
Accessory structures (UDC Section 6.06.010): This amendment language addresses
challenges staff has experienced applying and interpreting the existing requirements with
regard to height and size. The proposed language removes the regulation limiting accessory
structures to only 30% of the rear yard and provides a standard that would allow a two car
garage on any size lot. Additionally, the proposed amendment changes the maximum
accessory building height to be that of the principal structure.
Housing Diversity and Workforce Housing (UDC Section 6.07): The City’s Housing
Advisory Board has identified some tweaks to existing standards to incentivize workforce
housing and a diverse mix of housing types in the community, as directed by the adopted
Housing Plan. The existing UDC Section 6.070.020 allows for alternative development
standards with additional densities; the proposed new language clarifies those standards to
increase the units per building, reduce the front setback, and increase allowable impervious
cover. Existing language that allowed for reduced pavement width has been removed. The
Board has also proposed a revision to existing fee waivers for workforce housing
developments.
Minimum Industrial (IN) District Size (UDC Section 7.03): The 5-acre minimum size
required for an Industrial District poses issues at times. This proposed amendment removes
the minimum acreage requirement and returns to the standards in place prior to 2009.
Nonresidential Setbacks (UDC Section 7.03): The existing UDC setbacks for the
Industrial District have been cumbersome for smaller Industrial lots, of which there are
many in the City. Particularly because of the buffering requirements of Chapter 8 of the
UDC, the proposed amendment reduces the Industrial setbacks from 35 to 25 for the front
and from 20 to 10 for the side and rear setbacks. The second setback related amendment
addresses parking within required setbacks. The current requirements allow parking to
encroach into required setbacks when adjacent to parking on a neighboring non-residential
property, excepting Industrial. The committee felt that there was no justification to exclude
Industrial properties, and that the requirement to allow only if parking existed on the
adjacent property was not necessary. The amended language removes the restriction for
Industrial properties as well as the adjacent parking requirement. Finally, language was
added to clarify setbacks related to lots with more than one street frontage.
Nonresidential Building Design Exemptions (UDC Section 7.04): Since adoption of the
nonresidential building design requirements of the UDC in 2003, staff has experienced
situations in which application of the requirements is not practical and exemptions from the
requirements for certain situations is appropriate. The first is related to agricultural buildings
used for farming, ranching, or sheltering of animals. The second is related to temporary
buildings associated with approval of a Temporary Use Permit. The proposed amendment
language would exempt the aforementioned situations and not require articulation.
Additionally, the current UDC exemption providing relief for industrial uses that are located
in and only allowed in Industrial districts has been revised. Over time the use of the building
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may change, not providing for the same exemption that was previously applied. So, this
section has been updated to indicate that it applies to any buildings in an Industrial district,
except where the building is adjacent to a public park, Residential district, or a minor or
freeway level roadway.
Fences (UDC Section 8.07): This item includes some minor edits to the fence requirements,
including materials, height and location of residential fences. These changes clarify and
expand the circumstances when a fence can be 8 feet tall, who has authority to consider
alternative fences, and provides some grandfathering to existing fence locations.
Parking Space Design (UDC Section 9.03.020): Depending on the size and shape of the
lot, and other site improvement requirements (i.e. location of access point, setback
requirements, fire lane, etc.), 18-foot deep parking spaces can be challenging. Because of
this, Staff has explored alternative parking space designs that allow some flexibility in the
dimensions while still meeting the spirit and intent of the UDC. Based on practices of other
municipalities and previously granted Administrative Exceptions, the proposed amendment
language will allow use of part of the landscape buffer or strip as the vehicle’s overhang as
an alternative parking space design provided there are no vertical obstacles in the first two
(2) feet of buffer or strip.
Signage (UDC Chapter 10): Several amendments are proposed to Chapter 10 regarding
signage including the roadway types on which high profile monument signs may be located,
application of maximum sign area, subdivision entry sign size and height, and attention
seeking devices as well as some additional clarifications.
Wastewater Waiver (UDC Section 13.06.030): This item removes the code provision that
the Georgetown Utility System (GUS) act as a recommending body for the City Council
when someone is requesting a waiver to the wastewater requirement. Section 13.06 of the
Unified Development Code requires that public wastewater be provided by developers in
most circumstances; however, a waiver can be requested to use a septic system in
extraordinary circumstances. City Council remains the final decision-maker and this
amendment makes the waiver process for both wastewater and water consistent. This item
was requested by GUS staff.
Public Comments:
Notice of the UDC Advisory Committee Public Hearing was posted in the Sun newspaper on July
19th, 2015. No public comments have been received to date.
Meetings Schedule:
August 4, 2015 – Unified Development Code Advisory Committee Public Hearing and
Recommendation
August 18, 2015 – Planning and Zoning Commission Public Hearing and Recommendation
September 8, 2015 – City Council Public Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance
September 22, 2015 – City Council Second Reading of Ordinance
Recommended Motion:
Recommend Approval of the proposed amendments to Chapters 1, 3-13, and 16 as presented
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
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SUBMITTED BY:
Valerie Kreger, AICP, Principal Planner and Jordan J. Maddox, AICP, Acting Planning Director
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ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Proposed UDC Amendments Exhibit
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Chapter 1 General Provisions
Section 1.11 UDC Development Manual
The UDC Development Manual prepared by the City of Georgetown Planning and Development
Department is hereby adopted by reference as if set forth in full. The UDC Development Manual shall
contain application forms, required application materials, fees, application submittal deadlines and
application review timelineschecklists, calendars and other materials to aid applicants in the preparation
and submittal of applications. The UDC Development Manual may be amended from time to time by the
Director, following posting of the proposed changes on the City’s website Public Notice and a 3015‐day
public comment period.
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Chapter 3 Applications and Permits
Section 3.01 General
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3.01.020 Applicability of Procedures
The following Table shows which review procedures, applications and permits apply in the City and
its extraterritorial jurisdiction.
Table 3.01.020 Applicability of Procedures
City Limits Extraterritorial Jurisdiction
Prior to Subdivision, Platting and any Development
Annexation (Voluntary) X
Comprehensive Plan Amendment X X
UDC Text Amendment X X
Rezoning (Zoning Map Amendment) X
Historic Overlay District Designation X
Historic Landmark Designation X
Special Use Permit X
Development Agreement X X
Access Point Connection Exemption X X
Subdivision & Platting of Land
Recording Plats X X
Preliminary Plat X X
Construction Plans X X
Plat Vacation X X
Plat Waiver X X
Development Application Process
Site Development Plan X
Construction Plans X
Zoning Verification Letter X
Legal Lot Verification Letter X X
Temporary Use Permit X
Master Sign Plan X X
Certificate of Appropriateness X
Appeal of an Administrative Decision X X
License to Encroach X X
Variance X
Administrative Exception X
Special Exception X
Stormwater Permit X X
Driveway Permit X X
Sign Permit X X
Courthouse View Height Determination X
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3.01.030 Simultaneous Submission of Related Applications
A. Submission of different applications related to the same development may be made
simultaneously, although consideration of applications must remain in the following sequence:
1. Annexation (Voluntary)
1.2. Comprehensive Plan;
2.3. Zoning;
3.4. Subdivision and Plat;
4.5. Certificate of Appropriateness; then
5.6. Site Development Plan.
B. Any application submitted simultaneously is subject to approval of all other related
applications. Denial or disapproval of any concurrently submitted application shall stop
consideration of any related applications.
C. An applicant may withdraw any individual application from a group of simultaneously
submitted applications.
Section 3.02 Common Review Elements
3.02.010 Pre-application ConferenceMeeting
Prior to the submission of an application required by this Code, a Pre‐application Conference with
the Director shall be required as follows.
A. Prior to the submission of an application required by this Code, a A Pre‐application Conference
Meeting is a meeting between a potential applicant under this Code and the Planning Director
of Planning and Development Department or a designated representative(s) may be required.
The conference meeting is an opportunity for an applicant to describe what application is being
consideredtheir proposed project, and the Director to indicate which application is appropriate,
which review body is responsible for final action, and what criteria will be used to determine
whether the permit application should be approved.
B. There is no required format for a Pre‐application ConferenceMeeting; it may occur in any form
so long as the potential applicant receives the information described above. The applicant is
responsible for completing requesting a Pre‐application ConferenceMeeting or obtaining an
appropriate waiver of such, and must sign a Pre‐application Statement indicating the date of the
Pre‐application Meeting.
C. A Pre‐application Conference is required for the following applications:
Access Point Connection Exemption
Administrative Exception
Annexation (Voluntary)
Certificate of Appropriateness
Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Conservation Subdivision Site Analysis Map
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Construction Plans
Courthouse View Height Determination
Development Agreement
Driveway Permit
Historic Overlay District Designation
Historic Landmark Designation
License to Encroach
Master Sign Plan
Planned Unit Development
Plat Waiver
Plat Vacation
Rezoning (Zoning Map Amendment)
Site Plan
Special Exception
Special Use Permit
Stormwater Permit
Subdivision Plats ‐ All
Temporary Use Permit
Unified Development Code Text Amendment
Variance
D.C. Pre‐
application Conferences Meetings may be combined when an applicant will be making
simultaneous applications for the same project.
E.D. Completion of
a Pre‐application Conference Meeting does not imply or assume subsequent approval of the
permit or application.
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Section 3.03 Public Hearing and Notice
3.03.010 Provision of Public Notice
A. Summary of Notice Required
Notice shall be required for application review as shown in the following Table.
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Table 3.03.010: Summary of Notice Requirements
Procedure Published Mailed Posted
Annexation (Voluntary) X
Access Point Connection Exemption X X X
Certificate of Appropriateness X
Certificate of Appropriateness for relocation,
removal or demolition, or setback
modification
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Development Agreement * * *
Historic Overlay District Designation X X X
Historic Landmark Designation X X X
Replat without Vacating (§212.0145) X X
Rezoning (Zoning Map Amendment) X X X
Special Exception X X X
Special Use Permit X X X
UDC Text Amendment X
Variance X X X
X = Notice Required
* = Notice to be determined by Development Agreement Committee per Section 3.20
‡ = Only applicable to Certificate of Appropriateness applications that require consideration by the
Historic and Architectural Review Commission
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3.03.020 Required Public Hearing
The following Table identifies the types of applications requiring a Public Hearing and the review
body responsible for conducting the Hearing.
Table 3.03.020: Summary of Required Public Hearing
Type of Application HARC Zoning Board
of Adjustment
Planning &
Zoning
City
Council
Annexation (Voluntary) X (2)
Access Point Connection Exemption X
Appeal of Admin. Decision X
Certificate of Appropriateness ‡
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Comprehensive Plan Amendment X X
Development Agreement * X
Historic Overlay District Designation X X X
Historic Landmark Designation X X
Replat (Resubdivision) X X
Rezoning (Zoning Map Amendment) X X
Special Exception X
Special Use Permit X X
UDC Text Amendment X X
Variance X
X = Public Hearing Required
* = Public Hearing to be determined by Development Agreement Committee per Section 3.20
‡ = Only applicable to Certificate of Appropriateness applications that require consideration by the Historic
and Architectural Review Commission
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Section 3.07 Special Use Permit
3.07.010 Applicability
Special Use Permits allow for City Council approval of uses with unique or widely varying operating
characteristics or unusual site development features, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in
this Code. Special Use Permits may be issued only for uses that are generally compatible with other
uses permitted in a Zoning District, but that require individual review of their location, design,
intensity, etc. These uses and the Districts where they may be located are listed in Chapter 5. These
uses may be located in Districts as indicated with conditions described in a Special Use Permit
recommended by the Planning & Zoning Commission and approved by the City Council. No such
use shall commence without prior approval of a Special Use Permit. A Special Use Permit includes a
conceptual site layout that, after approval, serves as the conceptual site layout necessary for the basis
of the final Site Development Plan, which, if necessary, shall be required prior to obtaining any
additional permits. An approved Special Use Permit is maintained with the property, and not the
property owner, renter, or lessee, and shall be valid per the terms of Section 3.07.050. The provisions
of this Section related to Special Use Permits are adopted pursuant to Texas Local Government Code
Chapter 211 and the City Charter.
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3.07.050 Expiration
A Special Use Permit shall expire 24 months from the date of Council approval, unless:
A. A Site Development Plan application, if necessary, has been submitted.
B. A Building Permit application has been approved or, if no Building Permit is required, a
Certificate of Occupancy has been issued.
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C. In the case of projects where more than one building or phase is to be built, the applicant may
submit a series of Building Permit applications. The first application must be approved within
24 months from the date conceptual site layout approval is granted. Each subsequent
application must be submitted within 24 months from the date of issuance of a Certificate of
Occupancy, or equivalent, by the Building Official for the previous phase of the development.
D. A lapse of a period greater than the periods set forth above causes the related approvals or
permits to expire and be of no further force and effect. The Director has the authority to
consider a 6 month extension of the above deadlines based on extenuating circumstances. Any
further action shall require a new application and approval.
E. The Council’s approval of the Special Use Permit specified an expiration date.
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Section 3.09 Site Development Plan
3.09.010 Applicability
A. An approved, valid Site Development Plan is required prior to the construction, expansion, or
removal of any improvements to a property, as defined in Section 16.2 of this Code and
including driveways, sidewalks, drainage structures and utility improvements, within the
City’s limits, except as follows:
1. Single‐family and Two‐family structures, accessory structures, and fences on individually
platted lots; and
2. Agricultural buildings for the purposes of farming, ranching or sheltering of animals.
B. All improvements reflected on approved Site Development Plans must be constructed at the
time of development. All terms and conditions of Site Development Plan approval must be met
at the time of development.
C. The Site Development Plan may not be approved unless the lot on which the improvements are
proposed is legally platted or the subject tract is determined to be exempt from the platting
requirements of Section 3.08.
D. Where site planSite Development Plan approval is required, no Building Permit approval shall
be issued for any development of land and no site construction may commence until such
property has received final site planSite Development Plan approval and is in conformity with
the provision of this Code.
E. The provisions of this Section relating to Site Development Plans are adopted in accordance
with the Texas Local Government Code Chapter 211 and the City Charter.
3.09.020 Review Process
Review of a Site Development Plan shall follow the procedures set forth in Section 3.03.040 for
administrative review and shall be processed as follows:
A. Application Completeness
1. The applicant shall submit all of the information required in the UDC Development Manual
as specified on the Site Development Plan application checklist.
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1. The Director shall determine that a complete application has been submitted with all
material necessary to review the Site Development Plan’s conformance with applicable
criteria for approval.
B. Staff Review
1. The Director shall review the application, considering any applicable criteria for approval,
and notify the applicant of any necessary corrections.
2. The Director may establish procedures for administrative review necessary to ensure
compliance with this Code and state statutes.
3. The Director may assign staff to review the application.
C. Responsibility for Final Action
The Director is responsible for final action on Site Development Plans.
3.09.030 Criteria for Approval
A Site Development Plan shall be approved if it is in compliance with the following criteria:
A. A complete application and fee have been submitted.
B. The application and content of the application are consistent with the provisions of this Unified
Development Code, the Comprehensive Plan, and any other applicable City regulations.
C. The application and content of the application are consistent with the UDC Development
Manual, City’s Construction Specifications and Standards Manual, this Code and any written
interpretations of this Code.
D. Compliance with any approved plat, Development Agreement or other agreement or ordinance
governing the parcel of land to which the Site Development Plan is related.
E. Compliance with any additional Site Development Plan approval criteria required for Overlay
Districts or any Site Development Plan approval criteria adopted as part of a special area plan.
F. Prior to final approval of any plan within the City Limits, the applicant must certify to the
Drainage Engineer that all City Drainage Manual requirements for a Stormwater Permit are met
by the Site Development Plan. Approval of the Site Development Plan constitutes approval of
the Stormwater Permit.
G. The Site Development Plan shall conform to standard engineering practices and must be sealed
by a Professional Engineer licensed in the State of Texas, except as otherwise provided for in
this Section.
H. The materials, embedment, and testing of all private main utility line 6‐inches and above in
diameter shall meet the requirements of the City’s Construction Specifications and Standards
Manual and/or the approved City Building Codes.
3.09.040 Components of a Site Development Plan
All Site Development Plans shall include the following components demonstrating compliance with
the provisions of this Code and the UDC Development Manual, unless otherwise provided for within
this Section:
A. Cover Sheet;
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B. Dimensional Site Plan;
C. Architectural Plan;
D. Lighting Plan;
E. Landscape Plan;
F. Tree Preservation Plan;
G. Utility Plan;
H. Grading Plan; and
I. Drainage Plan.
3.09.050 Site Development Plan Area of Development
A Site Development Plan shall include the entire area within the legal boundaries of the tract for
which it is proposed; however, the area included in a Site Development Plan may be reduced to
reflect the actual area of development in the situations listed below. The new artificial boundary
shall be the same used for all components of the Site Development Plan and shall be scaled such that
all requirements applicable to the Site Development Plan can be met within that boundary.
A. The area of development is part of a much larger tract whereby the area encompasses less than
50% of the total tract;
B. The proposed improvements are part of a larger campus where the areas are designed to
function relatively independent of each other;
C. The excluded area is to remain undeveloped and in its natural state;
D. The improvements are proposed to be added to an existing site, provided:
1. No improvements are proposed to the excluded area;
2. Review of the excluded area is not necessary for review of the area of development;
3. The improvements proposed within the area of development are not dependent on
improvements located within the excluded area; and
4. No retrofitting of existing site improvements is required pursuant to the provisions
applicable to the expansion of a nonconforming structure or site in Chapter 14; and
E. Other similar circumstances as determined by the Director.
3.09.060 Site Development Plan Phasing
When development is proposed for a larger site with multiple buildings, an applicant may choose to
partition the site and construct the improvements in a series of phases as follows:
A. The Site Development Plan submittal shall include a Phasing Plan indicating the boundaries of
each phase and the order of construction of associated site improvements.
B. No Phasing Plan shall propose more than 5 phases or exceed a period of 10 years. The Director
may approve phasing in excess of this number if the applicant can provide justification for such.
C. The proposed order of phasing shall follow a logical progression and, in the event subsequent
phases are not built, must meet the minimum requirements of this Code, including, but not
limited to, parking, landscaping, tree mitigation, fire access and stormwater management.
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D. Changes to a Phasing Plan shall meet the requirements of this Section and follow the
procedures established for revisions of Site Development Plans.
3.09.070 Minor Site Development Plan
Where the scope of required or proposed site improvements is limited, as herein defined, a Minor
Site Development Plan review process may be utilized subject to the provisions below.
A. Determination of Minor Site Development Plan Review
1. A Minor Site Development Plan submittal may be considered when the extent, type or size
of the site improvements is so minimalsuch that review of all standard Site Development
Plan components, as identified in Section 3.09.040, is not necessary, as determined by the
Director. Typical situations qualifying for Minor Site Development Plan review may
include, but not be limited to, improvements required by Chapter 14 due to a change in use,
a small addition to a building over existing impervious coverage, installing parking lot
striping on an existing unmarked parking lot, or replacement of a site’s existing
landscaping, or where only one component of a Site Development Plan, as outlined in
Section 3.09.040, is required.
2. A Minor Site Development Plan review shall not be utilized when:
a. Site improvements are proposed to a property where no development has otherwise
occurred, except in unique situations as determined by the Director;
b. The proposed project requires preparation of a Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA);
c. The proposed project requires preparation of a stormwater drainage study, although
some drainage information may be reviewed as part of a Minor Site Plan;
d. Impervious coverage in excess of 1,500 square feet is proposed;
d. A new building(s) in excess of 1,000 square feet is proposed;
e. A building addition is proposed in excess of 500 square feet1,000 square feet or 20% of
the existing building‘s square footage, whichever is less is proposed;
f. The intended project requires or proposes more than 4 6 parking spaces; or
g. Similar situations are proposed as determined by the Director.
B. Components of a Minor Site Development Plan
The components required with a Minor Site Development Plan application shall be those
determined by the Director to be applicable to the particular situation and necessary to verify
the conformance of the proposed site improvements with the provisions of this Code. The
Director may determine an engineer is not required to prepare the plans under the Minor Site
Development Plan provisions if the proposed improvements do not warrant such.
3.09.080 Revisions to Approved Site Development Plans
Any modifications to an approved Site Development Plan must be resubmitted to the Director for
consideration as follows:
A. Modifications to an approved Site Development Plan which do not substantially change the
design or nature of the original Site Development Plan and have no significant adverse impact
upon neighboring properties, the public or persons who will occupy or use the proposed
development may be processed as a Site Development Plan Amendment. An application for
Site Development Plan Amendment following the requirements of the UDC Development
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Manual shall be submitted to the Planning Department which identifying the requested
revisions and / or modifications. Any changes approved by the Director shall be shown on the
revised Site Development Plan.
B. The Director may determine a correction or a modification is so minuscule or insignificant that
it does not warrant review of a Site Development Plan Amendment and cause the change to be
directly updated and included in the original file.
C. All other revisions and / or modifications not defined as “minor”to an existing Site
Development Plan that do not meet the provisions of Sections 3.09.080.A or 3.09.080.B above
shall be processed as a new Site Development Plan application. Approval of a modified Site
Plan, processed as a new application, shall void the previously approved Site Plan.
D. Approval of a new or revised Site Development Plan application shall void the previously
approved Site Development Plan.
3.09.060 Expiration
A. A Site Development Plan shall expire 24 months after the date that the Site Development Plan
was approved, unless:
1. A Building Permit application has been approved or, if no Building Permit is required, a
Certificate of Occupancy has been issued.
2. In case of projects where more than one building or phase is to be built, the applicant may
submit a series of Building Permit applications. The first application must be approved
within 24 months from the date Site Development Plan approval is granted. Each
subsequent application must be approved within 24 months from the date of issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy, conditional or otherwise, by the Building Official for the previous
phase of the development.
3. Except as provided for within this Section, a lapse of a period greater than those set forth
above causes the related approvals or permits to expire and be of no further force and effect.
Any further action shall require a new application and approval.
B. Site Development Plan Extension
Prior to expiration of an approved Site Development Plan, an applicant may request a one‐time
extension of the Site Development Plan approval for a period of 24 months if the Director
determines such extension will have no negative impacts on the surrounding area and would
not be contrary to the public interest. A request for Site Development Plan extension shall
follow the procedures set forth for such in the UDC Development Manual.
C. Site Development Plan Reinstatement
In the event a Site Development Plan approval expires, an applicant may seek a one‐time
reinstatement of the approved Site Development Plan, without modification, subject to the
provisions below. Such reinstatement may be granted by the Director for a period not to exceed
24 months. A request for Site Development Plan reinstatement shall follow the procedures set
forth for such in the UDC Development Manual.
1. The reinstatement must be requested within 24 months of the expiration date of the
approved Site Development Plan.
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2. The regulations applicable to the project per the Code currently in effect may not be
determined to be significantly different from those applied to the original approval of the
Site Development Plan, such that a new application for the same plan would be
substantially the same.
3. The circumstances of the adjacent properties, roadways and subject property shall have
remained the same, so as to not change the requirements applicable to the property. Such
circumstances could include, but not be limited to, a change of zoning in the subject or
adjacent properties, a change in the boundary of the subject property, a change in
classification of the adjacent roadway or neighboring construction affecting landscape
buffers.
D. The Director shall have the authority to determine if a Site Development Plan Extension or
Reinstatement meets the criteria for processing and approval.
3.09.070 Site Related Construction Plans
Where a Site Plan entails site construction, Construction Plans shall be required and must be
approved by the Development Engineer prior to any site construction. The plans shall be submitted
for all existing and proposed private and public parking, driveways, sidewalks, drainage, and utility
improvements. Review of site related Construction Plans shall follow the procedure set forth in
Section 3.03.040. The site related Construction Plans may be included as part of the Site Plan, subject
to the requirements in the Development Manual.
A. Site related Construction Plans must be consistent with the approved site plan.
B. For all public improvements the plans shall conform to the City’s Construction Specifications
and Standards Manual and this Code.
C. For all private improvements, the plans shall conform to standard engineering practices and
must be sealed by a Professional Engineer licensed in the state of Texas.
D. The materials, embedment, and testing of all private main utility lines 6 inches and above in
diameter shall meet the requirements of the City’s Construction Specifications and Standards
Manual and/or the approved City Building Codes.
E. The site construction plans shall meet the requirements of the City Drainage Manual.
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Section 3.12 Master Sign Plan
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3.12.050 Expiration
A Master Sign Plan shall expire 24 months after the date that the Master Sign Plan was approved
unless:
A. A Building Permit application has been approved or, if no Building Permit is required, a
Certificate of Occupancy, or equivalent, has been issued.
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B. In case of projects where more than one building or phase is to be built, the applicant may
submit a series of Building Permit applications. The first application must be approved within
12 months from the date Site Development Plan approval is granted. Each subsequent
application must be submitted within 24 months from the date of issuance of a Certificate of
Occupancy by the Building Official for the previous phase of the development.
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Section 3.17 Stormwater Permit
3.17.010 Applicability
A Stormwater Permit is required prior to any land disturbance, as defined in Section 16.02, within the
City limits or the City’s extraterritorial jurisdiction to ensure conformance to the stormwater
management provisions and other applicable requirements of this Unified Development Code.
Approval of a Site Development Plan within the City Limits constitutes approval of a Stormwater
Permit for that specific development. The provisions of this Section related to Stormwater
Permitting are adopted pursuant to the authority conferred by the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, The Texas Local Government Code
Chapters 211 and 212, and the City Charter.
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Section 3.23 Heritage Tree Removal Permit
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3.23.060 Submission Requirements
A. Statement of Justification for tree removal.
B. Copy of companion plat, Site Development Plan or concept plan for the permit or authorization
that required compliance with this Section.
C. Copy of Tree Survey, if applicable. If no Tree Survey exists, location of tree identified, tree type,
size, condition, etc.
D. A photo of the tree’s canopy and trunk, labeled with the corresponding tree number on the
companion Tree Survey, shall be submitted with the application for a Heritage Tree Removal
Permit.
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Section 3.24 Heritage Tree Pruning Permit
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3.24.050 Submission Requirements
A. Statement of Justification for tree pruning.
B. Copy of companion plat, Site Development Plan or concept plan for the permit or authorization
that required compliance with this Section.
C. A photo (digital or hardcopy) of the tree, labeled with the tree number on the Tree Survey,
DBH, species, and contractor’s ISA certification number, shall be submitted with the application
for a Heritage Tree Pruning Permit.
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Section 3.25 Annexation (Voluntary)
3.25.010 Applicability
A. For the purpose of establishing and maintaining sound, stable, and desirable development
consistent with the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan, the City may consider
annexations of territory to the corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ). The
provisions of the Section are adopted pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Chapter 43
and the City Charter.
B. Annexation and disannexation of territory may be requested by landowners or their
representatives through this process for real property within the City’s corporate limits and the
ETJ.
C. Annexation of territory initiated by the City Council as an involuntary procedure, through
Local Government Code Chapter 43 Subchapters C and C‐1, does not follow the Annexation
(Voluntary) process.
3.25.020 Review Process
A. Initiation
Initiation of an annexation or disannexation of territory may be made upon application of a
property owner or their authorized agent. Another governmental authority may also request
modification of ETJ or corporate limit boundaries through this process, or through the
cooperative effort of the Georgetown City Council to initiate such proceedings.
B. Application and Completeness Determination
The Director is responsible for checking that a complete application has been submitted with all
material necessary for the City Council to render an informed decision.
C. Staff Review
1. The Director shall review the application, considering any applicable criteria for approval
and prepare a report to the City Council.
2. The Director may establish procedures for administrative review necessary to ensure
compliance with this Code and state statutes.
3. The Director may assign staff to review the application and make a report to the Director.
4. The Director’s report may include a recommendation for final action.
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D. City Council Public Hearings
Applications may be made at any time of year; however, Texas Local Government Section
43.0561 dictates the timing of the public hearing schedule. The City publishes an annual
calendar in the UDC Development Manual with set dates for City Council hearings and actions.
1. For annexation and disannexation of territory into or from the city limits, the City Council
shall hold two (2) Public Hearings in accordance with its rules and state law, following
newspaper publication notice in accordance with Section 3.03,
2. For addition or release of territory from the ETJ, no public hearings shall be required.
E. City Council Final Action
1. The City Council shall take final action on the proposed annexation or disannexation
2. The annexation or disannexation shall become effective when approved by the City
Council and in accordance with the City Charter.
3.25.030 Approval Criteria (Annexation)
The City Council shall consider the following approval criteria in an analysis of immediate needs and
consideration of the long‐terms effects.
A. The application is complete and the information contained within the application is sufficient
and correct enough to allow adequate review and final action; and
B. The annexation promotes the health, safety or general welfare of the City and the safe, orderly,
and healthful development of the City.
C. Consistency with the City’s adopted long range plans and annexation policies.
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Chapter 4 Zoning Districts
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Section 4.04 Zoning District Purpose Statements
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4.04.030 Special Purpose Zoning Districts
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D. Planned Unit Development District (PUD)
The Planned Unit Development District (PUD) is intended to allow flexibility in planning and
designing for unique or environmentally sensitive properties that are a minimum of three acres
in size and are to be developed in accordance with a common development scheme. PUD zoning
is designed to accommodate various types of development, including multiple housing types,
neighborhood and community retail, professional and administrative areas, industrial and
business parks, and other uses or a combination thereof. A PUD may be used to permit new or
innovative concepts in land use and standards not permitted by zoning or the standards of this
Code. Although greater flexibility is given to allow development in a PUD that would not
otherwise be allowed, procedures and standards are established in this Code that are intended to
ensure against misuse.
* For Special Requirements of a PUD District, see Section 4.06
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Section 4.06 Planned Unit Development District
This Section establishes procedures and requirements of a Planned Unit Development District. Planned
Unit Developments may be established in any location and may include more than one base zoning
district.
4.06.010 General Provisions
A. Compatibility with Base Zoning District
A PUD is designed to be used in conjunction with a designated base zoning district. An
application for PUD zoning shall specify the base District(s) and the uses proposed. If no base
zoning exists, the base zoning shall be that zoning designation that is most similar to or
compatible with the uses proposed for the PUD. Any uses not permitted in the base District shall
be specifically identified. The standards and requirements of the specified base District shall
apply unless specifically superseded by the standards and requirements of the PUD
Development Plan.
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B. Compliance with Applicable City Codes
The granting of a PUD Zoning District shall not relieve the developer from complying with all
other applicable sections of this Code, and other Codes and Ordinances of the City of
Georgetown, unless such relief is specified in the approved Development Plan.
C. Development Plan Required
An application for the establishment of a PUD District shall be accompanied by a Development
Plan that meets the requirements of this Section. The Development Plan shall become a part of
the PUD ordinance, if approved by the City Council.
D. Development Plan
1. Development requirements for the PUD District shall be set forth in the Development Plan
and meet the approval criteria detailed in Section 3.06.040./or the approving ordinance The
Development Plan is intended to capture how and why the particular project is of
exceptional quality and cannot be met by base zoning district requirements. At a minimum,
the Development Plan shall explain and shall include, at a minimum, the purpose and intent
of the PUD, detailed description of the project, and a specific development design plan, in
addition to how the PUD may deviate from the minimum standards set forth in this
Codeuses, density, building height, building setbacks, limits of construction, building
elevations, parking, vehicular and pedestrian access, streets and circulation, screening,
landscaping, environmental protection, signage, lighting, phasing or scheduling or any other
requirements of the Development Manual or as the City Council may deem appropriate.
2. The PUD zoning application shall include written justification as to why any such Code
deviations listed in the Development Plan are necessary because of the specify the extent to
which deviation from otherwise applicable Code requirements is justified by unique
characteristics of the site, the needs of the proposed project, or other exceptional
circumstances. Such deviations should be intended to provide an unconventional, cohesive,
and well‐planned layout design scheme, and should not be proposed to simply avoid the
requirements of this Code.
23. Developments with PUD zoning may vary in size and scope and the Development Plan
should reflect the scale and detail desired in the district. A Development Plan should
generally include allowed and/or prohibited land uses, parks/open space/natural features,
density, traffic circulation/streets/access, building and site design standards and/or
schematics, and other pertinent information. A full or partial traffic impact analysis may be
required depending on the impact to the public roadway system. The Planning Director
retains full discretion to require the necessary detail and information needed to justify the
proposed PUD development plan.The following information shall be shown on the
Development Plan in a schematic form and at a scale satisfactory to the Director with a
reduced reproducible print of the approved drawing suitable for duplication as an exhibit to
the PUD ordinance:
a. Proposed land uses including uses to be prohibited per base district.
b. Existing natural features such as bluffs, sink holes, drainage ways, one‐hundred year
floodplain (if applicable), and existing topography at two‐foot contour intervals.
c. Location of proposed buildings, building envelopes or building setbacks.
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d. A tabulation of proposed dwelling unit density in residential areas.
e. A tabulation of proposed floor area ratios and maximum heights of proposed buildings.
f. Proposed circulation systems, including preliminary street cross‐sections.
g. Proposed public parks, greenbelts, and other open space.
h. Proposed public facilities, i.e. school sites, fire station, etc.
i. Location and type of proposed landscaping including existing landscaping.
j. Full compliance with Chapters 8, 11 and 12, Tree Preservation, Landscaping and Fencing
and Environmental Protection and Roadway Adequacy shall also be demonstrated,
except as follows:
i. If the application is for a development smaller than 25 acres, would contain fewer
than 5,000 vehicle trips per day, or fewer than 500 dwelling units.
ii. If the application does not include or request any changes to the provisions in
Chapters 8, 11 and 12 and nothing in the application would indirectly affect the
provisions in these chapters.
34. Revisions to the adopted Development Plan shall require an amendment to the PUD
ordinance to be processed pursuant to Section 3.06 of this Code. If the Director determines
that a proposed revision is a minor revision, the Director may consider such a revision in
connection with approval of a Plat or Site Plan pursuant to Section 3.09this Code.
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Chapter 5 Zoning Use Regulations
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Section 5.02 Residential Uses
The Residential Use Section contains uses for residential dwellings and related accessory uses. These
uses include Single‐family and Multi‐family residential structures and also accommodate groups of
people that may exceed the definition of household.
5.02.010 Residential Uses Allowed by District
The following Use Table presents the residential uses that are allowed in each zoning district, in
accordance with the standards and regulations of this Code. Certain uses are allowed with limitations
detailed in Section 5.02.020. The ‘Notes’ column of the table contains direction on the specific
limitation of the particular use.
Table 5.02.010 Residential Uses
Specific Use
AG
RE
RL
RS
TF
TH
MF
-
1
MF
-
2
MH
CN
C1
C3
OF
BP
IN
PF
MU
D
T
MU
No
t
e
s
Household Living
Single-family, Detached P P P P P -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P
Se
e
S
e
c
t
i
o
n
4
.
1
1
Single-family, Attached -- -- -- L P P -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- A
Two-family -- -- -- -- P -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Townhouse -- -- -- -- -- P -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- S
Multi-family, Detached
Dwelling Units -- -- -- -- -- - P -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Multi-family, Attached
Dwelling Units -- -- -- -- -- -- P P -- -- S S -- S -- -- S E
Manufactured Housing -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Manufactured Housing Park -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Accessory Dwelling Unit S S S S -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- S B
Second Dwelling Unit L -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- C
Upper-story Residential -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- L L L L L -- -- L D
Home-Based Business L L L L L L L L L L L L L L -- -- L F
Group Living
Group Home (6 residents or
less) P P P P P P -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P
Se
e
S
e
c
t
i
o
n
4
.
1
1
Group Home (7 to 15
residents) -- -- -- -- -- -- P P -- P P -- -- -- -- -- S
Group Home (16 residents or
more) -- -- -- -- -- -- S S -- P P -- -- -- -- S --
Assisted Living -- -- -- -- -- -- S P -- P P P -- -- -- -- S
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Specific Use
AG
RE
RL
RS
TF
TH
MF
-
1
MF
-
2
MH
CN
C1
C3
OF
BP
IN
PF
MU
D
T
MU
No
t
e
s
Nursing or Convalescent
Home -- -- -- -- -- -- S P -- P P P -- -- -- -- --
Hospice Facility S S S S S S S P -- P P P -- -- -- -- S
Orphanage P -- -- -- -- -- S P -- -- -- -- -- -- -- S --
Student Housing -- -- -- -- -- -- S S -- -- S -- -- -- -- -- --
Rooming or Boarding House -- -- -- S -- -- P P -- -- P -- -- -- -- -- S
Halfway House S S S S S S S S S -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
5.02.020 Residential Use Limitations
All residential uses shall meet any applicable provisions of the City of Georgetown Code of
Ordinances, in addition to the following limitations.
A. Single-family, Attached
An Attached Single‐family dwelling is permitted in accordance with Table 5.02.010 and subject to
the following standards and limitations:
1. Both dwelling units shall be situated on separate legally platted lots.
2. Attached Single‐family dwellings are not allowed in the Old Town Overlay District
(established in Section 4.08).
B. Accessory Dwelling Unit
An accessory dwelling unit is permitted in accordance with Table 5.02.010 and subject to the
following standards and limitations:
1. An accessory dwelling unit is permitted as a subordinate use, provided that it is limited to
twenty‐five percent (25%) of the primary dwelling unit.
2. An accessory dwelling unit is permitted in the AG, Agriculture, RE, Residential Estate, RL,
Residential Low Density, RS, Residential Single‐family, and MU‐DT, Mixed‐Use Downtown
Districts with the approval of a Special Use Permit pursuant to Section 3.07. The Special Use
Permit shall include a condition that the unit may not be used for rental purposes.
3. A minimum of three parking spaces shall be available on‐site providing the minimum two
spaces required for the primary residence with one additional parking space provided for
the accessory dwelling unit.
4. The accessory dwelling unit must remain on the same electric and water meters as the
primary residence.
5. An accessory dwelling unit may be permitted by right as part of a Housing Diversity
Development, as detailed in Section 6.08.020. Unlike the dwelling units in paragraph (B.1)
above, accessory dwelling units within a Housing Diversity Development may be used for
rental purposes, with approval of a Special Use Permit.
4. 6. Accessory structures that do not contain a kitchen, such as guest houses or pool houses,
are permitted without a Special Use Permit.
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C. Second Dwelling Unit
Within the AG, Agriculture District, in accordance with Table 5.02.010, one additional primary
dwelling unit may be constructed upon a lot or parcel for every 30 acres or portion thereof (i.e.,
one dwelling unit allowed for 30 acres or less, two dwelling units allowed for 31 acres or more,
three dwelling units allowed for 61 acres or more, etc.). The additional dwelling unit (s) is limited
to use by an agricultural employee, a caretaker, family members, or guests of the property owner
and must comply with all setback and design standards of the AG District.
D. Upper-Story Residential
Upper‐story residential dwellings are permitted in accordance with Table 5.02.010 and subject to
the following standards and limitations:
1. The first floor shall not include the living space of any residential dwelling.
2. Separate designated parking spaces for the residential dwellings are required pursuant to
Section 9.02.
3. Upper‐story residential dwellings in the CN, OF, and BP Districts shall meet the following
provisions in addition to (1) and (2), above:
a. The residential dwelling shall be secondary to the primary use.
b. The gross floor area of the entire building shall not include more than 50% residential
uses.
E. Multi-family, Attached Dwelling Units
1. Attached Multi‐family dwelling units are permitted in accordance with Table 5.02.010.
2. A Special Use Permit, pursuant to Section 3.07, is required for attached Multi‐family
dwelling units as designated in Table 5.02.010 and is subject to the following conditions:
a. The location and context of the attached Multi‐family development shall be secondary
and supportive to established surrounding commercial uses, helping to facilitate an
active, pedestrian friendly environment where the mixture of uses enables people to live,
work, play, and shop.
b. Impervious coverage for attached Multi‐family developments in a C‐1, C‐3 or BP district
shall be limited to 50%
c. Front setbacks shall be in conformance with the front setback of the district in which the
attached Multi‐family development is proposed. Side and rear setbacks for attached
Multi‐family developments in a C‐1, C‐3 or BP district shall be 15 feet, except where
located adjacent to a residential zoning district the side and rear setbacks shall increase to
30 feet.
d. Building height shall be in conformance with the building height of the district in which
the attached Multi‐family development is proposed.
e. A minimum building separation of 15 feet shall be provided between all buildings on the
site.
f. Attached Multi‐family development in all districts must also meet the Building Design
Standards of Section 7.04, the Lighting Design Standards of Section 7.05, and the Non‐
Residential Landscape Requirements of Section 8.04.
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g. Attached Multi‐family development in all districts must also meet the Common Amenity
Area requirements of Section 6.06.020 and the Parkland Dedication requirements of
Section 13.05.
h. Multi‐family development existing prior to May 27, 2014, or depicted on a Site Plan
approved prior to May 27, 2014, shall be exempt from the requirements of the limitations
of this Section, except that any expansion to that development shall require Special Use
Permit approval in accordance with this Section.
3. In addition to the requirements of Section 5.02.020.E.2, when reviewing the conceptual site
layout required per Section 3.07, the City Council may consider and add conditions provided
the requirements of the zoning district are not exceeded, to the Special Use Permit, including
but not limited to the following:
a. Location of the development;
b. Amount of lot frontage along a commercial corridor;
c. Dwelling units per acre (maximum 24);
d. Maximum building heights;
e. Dwelling units per structure;
f. Type and number of amenities;
g. Accessory structures;
h. Ingress and egress locations; and
i. Landscape buffers.
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Section 5.03 Civic Uses
The Civic Uses Section addresses institutions that provide community services to or for the general
public. Civic uses are typically found in non‐residential zoning districts but may be allowed in
residential districts, often with limitations or Special Use Permits. These uses are generally public or
non‐profit but also include for‐profit entities that provide a service to the general public. Civic uses
include, but are not limited to, facilities for education, day care, government, social services, institutions,
places of worship, and parks and open spaces.
5.03.010 Civic Uses Allowed by District
The following Use Table presents the civic uses that are allowed in each zoning district, in accordance
with the standards and regulations of this Code. Certain uses are allowed with limitations detailed in
Section 5.03.020. The ‘Notes’ column of the Use Table contains direction on the specific limitation of
the particular use.
Table 5.03.010 Civic Uses
Specific Use
AG
RE
RL
RS
TF
TH
MF
-
1
MF
-
2
MH
CN
C1
C3
OF
BP
IN
PF
MU
D
T
MU
No
t
e
s
Educational and Day Care
Facilities
School, Elementary L L L L L L L L -- L L L -- -- -- L -- A
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Specific Use
AG
RE
RL
RS
TF
TH
MF
-
1
MF
-
2
MH
CN
C1
C3
OF
BP
IN
PF
MU
D
T
MU
No
t
e
s
School, Middle L S S S S S S S -- L L L -- -- -- L --
Se
e
S
e
c
t
i
o
n
4
.
1
1
A
School, High L -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- L L -- -- -- L -- A
School, College or University L -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- L L -- -- -- L S A
School, Boarding L -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- L -- A
School, Business or Trade L -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- L L L L L L S A
Day Care, Family Home L L L L L L L L L -- -- -- -- -- -- -- L B
Day Care, Group S S S S S S L L L L L L L L -- -- L B
Day Care, Commercial -- -- -- -- -- -- L L -- L L L L L -- -- S B
Government and
Community Facilities
Activity Center, Youth or
Senior S S S S S S S S -- L L L -- -- -- L S
Se
e
S
e
c
t
i
o
n
4
.
1
1
A
Animal Shelter L -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- L L -- A,C
Community Center -- -- -- S -- -- -- -- -- S L L -- -- -- L S A
Correctional Facility S -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- S -- -- S S S --
Emergency Services Station S S S S S S S S -- P P P P P P P P A
Government or Postal Office -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P P P P P P P P
Library or Museum -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P P P P -- -- P P
Social Service Facility -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P P P -- -- P S
Transient Service Facility -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- S -- -- -- S S
Medical and Institutional
Facilities
Hospital -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P P -- -- S P S
Hospital, Psychiatric -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- S -- -- S S S
Se
c
4
.
1
1
Substance Abuse Treatment
Facility -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- S -- -- S S --
Places of Worship
Religious Assembly Facilities L L L L L L L L -- L L L L L -- L L
Se
c
4
.
1
1
A
Religious Assembly Facilities
w/Columbarium L L L L L L L L -- L L L L L -- L L A,D
Parks and Open Spaces
Nature Preserve or
Community Garden P L L L L L L L -- P P P P P P P P
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Neighborhood Amenity,
Activity or Recreation Center L L L L L L L L L -- L L -- -- -- -- -- A
Public Park, Neighborhood L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L A
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Specific Use
AG
RE
RL
RS
TF
TH
MF
-
1
MF
-
2
MH
CN
C1
C3
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BP
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PF
MU
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Public Park, Regional L -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- L L -- -- -- L -- A
Golf Course L L L L L L L L -- -- -- -- -- -- -- L -- A
Cemetery, Columbaria,
Mausoleum, or Memorial Park S -- -- S -- -- -- -- -- -- -- S -- -- S S -- A
5.03.020 Civic Use Limitations
All civic 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.
A. All Civic Uses
All Civic Uses, except Day Care, shall meet the following provisions, where applicable per Table
5.03.010. Uses that require a Special Use Permit, in accordance with Table 5.03.010, shall meet the
following criteria in addition to securing said permit.
1. Any outdoor recreational playing field shall be set back 50 feet from any property line.
2. The principal vehicular entrance and exit shall be located on a collector‐level street or higher,
except as otherwise approved by the Development Engineer.
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Section 5.04 Commercial Uses
The Commercial Uses Section outlines commercial and retail businesses that facilitate the buying and
selling of manufactured goods or provide consumer and professional sales and services. These uses
include, but are not limited to, overnight accommodations, establishments for food and beverage
preparation and consumption, entertainment or recreation‐oriented activities, out‐patient or home‐care
health and medical services, and professional and business offices. The category also encompasses retail
sales and service uses for personal improvement; self‐storage; heavy commercial and wholesale sales
and services; and automobile sales, repair, and service.
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 ‘Notes’ 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
MF
-
1
MF
-
2
MH
CN
C1
C3
OF
BP
IN
PF
MU
D
T
MU
No
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Overnight
Accommodations
Bed and Breakfast S S S S S S S S -- L L -- -- -- -- -- L B
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Specific Use
AG
RE
RL
RS
TF
TH
MF
-
1
MF
-
2
MH
CN
C1
C3
OF
BP
IN
PF
MU
D
T
MU
No
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Bed and Breakfast with
Events S S S S S S S S -- L L -- -- -- -- -- L
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Inn S -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- S P P -- -- -- -- P
Hotel, Boutique -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P P S S -- -- S
Hotel, Full Service -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P P -- L -- -- S D
Hotel, Limited Service -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P P -- L -- -- -- D
Hotel, Extended Stay -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P -- L -- -- -- D
Motel -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P -- -- -- -- --
Campground or RV Park S -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Food and Beverage
Establishments
Restaurant, General -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- L L P L L -- L P
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Restaurant, Drive-through -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- S L P -- L -- -- S E,A
Bar, Tavern or Pub -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- S L L -- -- -- -- S F,A
Micro Brewery or Micro
Winery -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- L L L -- -- -- -- L G,A
Food Catering Services -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- L L P -- P P -- P A
Entertainment and
Recreation
Live Music or Entertainment -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- L L -- -- -- -- L
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Dance Hall or Nightclub -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- L L -- -- -- -- -- F,A
Theater, Movie or Live -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- L P -- -- -- -- S I
Membership Club or Lodge -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- L P -- -- -- -- S A
Sexually Oriented Business -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- S -- --
Major Event Entertainment S -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- S -- -- S S --
Athletic Facility, Indoor or
Outdoor -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- L -- -- P L -- J
Commercial Recreation -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- L L -- -- -- -- S J,A
Driving Range L -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- L -- -- P -- -- J
Firing Range, Indoor S -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- S -- -- S -- --
Firing Range, Outdoor S -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Health Services
Blood or Plasma Center -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- L P -- -- -- -- S
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Diagnostic Center -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- L P P -- -- -- S K,A
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Specific Use
AG
RE
RL
RS
TF
TH
MF
-
1
MF
-
2
MH
CN
C1
C3
OF
BP
IN
PF
MU
D
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Home Health Care Services -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- L L P P P -- -- P K,A
Medical or Dental Office -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- L L P P -- -- -- P K,A
Medical or Dental Clinic -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- L P P -- -- -- S K,A
Medical Complex -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- L P S P P -- S K,A
Post-Surgical Recovery
Center -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- L P -- -- -- -- S K,A
Surgery Center -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- L P S -- -- -- S K,A
Urgent Care Facility -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- L P -- -- -- -- S K,A
Professional and Business
Offices
General Office -- -- -- S -- -- -- -- -- L L P P P P -- L
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Integrated Office Center -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- L P S P P -- L K,A
Data Center -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- L L P P -- -- L
Consumer Retail Sales
and Services
General Retail -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- L L P -- L -- -- L
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Agricultural Sales P -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- L P -- -- -- -- -- A
Landscape Supply Sales/
Garden Center P -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- L P -- -- -- -- -- A
Farmer’s Market P -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- L L P -- -- -- -- P A
Flea Market S -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- S -- -- -- -- --
Artisan Studio and Gallery P -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- L P -- -- P -- P A
Personal Services -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- L L P P L -- -- P N,A
Personal Services, Restricted -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- S P -- -- -- -- S
Dry Cleaning Service, Drop-
off Only -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- L L P P L -- -- P N,A
Laundromat -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- L L P -- -- -- -- P N,A
Printing, Mailing and
Reproduction Services -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- L L P P L -- -- P
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Fitness Center -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- L L P -- L -- -- S O,A
Banking and Financial
Services -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- L P P -- -- -- P A
Consumer Repair -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- L L P -- -- -- -- P A
Small Engine Repair -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P -- P P -- --
Funeral Home -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- L P -- -- -- -- -- A
Kennel L -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- L -- -- L -- -- P
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Specific Use
AG
RE
RL
RS
TF
TH
MF
-
1
MF
-
2
MH
CN
C1
C3
OF
BP
IN
PF
MU
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Veterinary Clinic, Indoor Pens
Only P -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- L P -- -- -- -- P A
Veterinary Clinic, Indoor and
Outdoor Pens P -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Self-Storage, Indoor -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --S LS -- -- P -- -- Q
Self-Storage, Outdoor -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- LS -- -- L -- -- Q
Commercial Sales and
Services
Commercial Document
Storage -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P P P -- --
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Event Catering and
Equipment Rental Services -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P -- P P -- --
Furniture Repair and
Upholstery -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P P -- --
Heavy Equipment Sales and
Repair -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P -- --
Pest Control or Janitorial
Services -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- L L -- -- P -- -- R,A
Office/Showroom -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P P -- --
Wholesale Showrooms -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P P -- --
Greenhouse, Wholesale P -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Stone, Mulch or Dirt Sales
Yards P -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P -- --
Manufactured Housing Sales -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- S -- -- P -- --
Automotive Sales and
Services
Automotive Sales, Rental or
Leasing Facility -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- S -- -- P -- --
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Automotive Parts and
Accessories Sales, Indoor -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- L P -- -- -- -- -- A
Automotive Parts and
Accessories Sales, Outdoor -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- S -- -- P -- --
Automobile Repair and
Service, Limited -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P -- -- P -- --
Automobile Repair and
Service, General -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -S -- -- P -- -- V
Fuel Sales -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- L P -- S P -- -- T
Car Wash -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- L P -- S P -- -- U
Recreational Vehicle Sales,
Rental or Service -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- S -- -- P -- --
Towing Services and Impound
Lots -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P -- --
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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.
A. Building Size Limitation
Commercial, retail, service, and office buildings are limited to the following maximum building
size:
1. In the CN District, the floor‐to‐area ratio shall not exceed 0.3. The maximum building size of
each building on an individual lot or parcel shall be 5,0007,500 square feet.
2. In the C‐1 District, the floor‐to‐area ratio shall not exceed 0.5maximum building size shall be
25,000 square feet.
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Q. Self-Storage, Indoor and Outdoor
An indoor or outdoor self‐storage establishment is permitted in accordance with Table 5.04.010
and the requirements of Section 5.09 and subject to the following standards and limitations:
1. Self‐storage facilities shall be limited to the storage use only, with the exception of an
accessory leasing office, accessory retail sales, and/or single living quarters for security
purposes, and shall not be used for operating any other business. In no instance shall
individual storage units be used as a business storefront or used as a residence or overnight
accommodation.
2. Indoor self‐storage facilities shall operate completely within a building or structure.
3. Indoor self‐storage facilities located in a C‐1 District shall be limited to climate controlled
facilities accessed solely from shared interior hallways
4. Storage bay doors shall not face a public right‐of‐way unless set back a minimum of 40 feet
from the property line.
3. Storage bay doors shall be one solid color of white, brown (or shade thereof) or be otherwise
complimentary to the color of the constructed building materials.
45. Chain‐link and/or barbed‐wire fencing shall not be located in a front yard setback or street
yardsetback.
56. Each individual storage unit shall be directly accessible from an apron consisting of an
approved paved surface, which extends to the pavement on an adjoining street.
67. Where gated, a minimum of 60 feet of driveway shall be provided between the public right‐
of‐way and the front gate of the self‐storage facility.
8. Outdoor storage shall not include the storage of wrecked or inoperable vehicles.
79. No outdoor self‐storage shall be permitted within the following areas:
a. Aa required setback;
b. A front yard; and
c. A street yard.
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810. No outdoor self‐storage shall be allowed in required off‐street parking areas. Areas
intended for outdoor self‐storage shall be paved and painted to distinguish them from
required off‐street parking areas.
911. Outdoor self‐storage shall be screened from any public right‐of‐way by an 8‐foot tall
screening wall for general screening madeconstructed of materials that include, but are not
limited to planting screens, brick, stone, reinforced concrete or other similar two‐sided
masonry or other materials acceptable toas approved by the Director.
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Chapter 6 Residential & Agriculture Zoning Districts: Lot,
Dimensional & Design Standards
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Section 6.03 Development Standards
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6.03.020 AG – Agriculture District
The Agriculture District (AG) is intended to allow large rural residential development, agricultural,
and farming uses and may include lands that are relatively undeveloped. The AG District is also the
default district for land newly annexed into the City, but not yet placed in an appropriate zoning
classification. For these reasons, the AG District may contain a wide variety of residential and non‐
residential uses. The AG District may take on characteristics of either a residential or a non‐residential
zoning district and certain design criteria may be required depending on the use.
A. Lot and Dimensional Standards
AG - Agriculture
Lot Size, minimum square feet 2 acres
Lot Width, minimum feet 100
Front Setback, minimum feet 25
Side Setback, minimum feet 10
Rear Setback, minimum feet 20
Building Height, maximum feet 35
Accessory Building Height, max. feet 35 (C.4)
Impervious Cover, maximum % See Section 11.02
B. Allowed Uses
1. Single‐family detached (minimum lot size: 2 acres).
2. Those Residential Uses identified in the Use Tables in Chapter 5 of this Code as allowed in
the AG District.
3. Those Non‐Residential Uses identified in the Use Tables in Chapter 5 of this Code as allowed
in the AG District.
4. Those Accessory Uses identified in Section 5.01.020.E of this Code that may be compatible
with the primary uses allowed in the AG District.
C. Non-Residential and Accessory Design Standards
1. Non‐Residential and Accessory Uses shall meet the lot and dimensional standards of the AG
District, in addition to the provisions of Sections 6.05 and 6.06, except as provided below.
2. Non‐Residential Uses shall meet the requirements of Section 7.04 and 7.05.
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3. Residential Accessory Uses shall meet the requirements of Section 6.06.010.
4. Accessory structures associated with a Non‐ Residential Use allowed in Table 5.07.010
(Agricultural Uses) may exceed the accessory building height defined in this Section.
D. Other Requirements of This Chapter
1. Dimensional Interpretations and Exceptions, Section 6.05.
2. Site Design Standards, Section 6.06.
6.03.030 RE - Residential Estate District
The Residential Estate District (RE) is intended for areas of very low density Single‐family residential
use and associated uses. The District has a lot size minimum of 1 acre to retain a rural character and is
appropriate where topography or lack of public utilities and services may necessitate a low density.
A. Lot and Dimensional Standards
RE - Residential Estate
Lot Size, minimum square feet 1 acre
Lot Width, minimum feet 100
Front Setback, minimum feet 25
Side Setback, minimum feet 10
Rear Setback, minimum feet 20
Building Height, maximum feet 35
Accessory Building Height, max. feet 25
Impervious Cover, maximum % See Section 11.02
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6.03.040 RL - Residential Low Density District
The Residential Low Density District (RL) is intended for areas of low density Single‐family residential
use and associated uses. The RL District is intended to allow larger lots than in the RS District with a
minimum of 10,000 square feet. The pattern of residential development and land use closely matches
that of the Residential RS District.
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A. Lot and Dimensional Standards
RL - Residential Low Density
Lot Size, minimum square feet 10,000
Lot Width, minimum feet 70
Front Setback, minimum feet 20
Side Setback, minimum feet 10
Rear Setback, minimum feet 10
Building Height, maximum feet 35
Accessory Building Height, max. feet 15
Impervious Cover, maximum % See Section 11.02
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6.03.050 RS - Residential Single-family District
The Residential Single‐family District (RS) is intended for areas of medium density with a minimum
lot size of 5,500 square feet. The RS District contains standards for development that maintain Single‐
family neighborhood characteristics. The District may be located within proximity of neighborhood‐
friendly commercial and public services and protected from incompatible uses. All housing types in
the RS District shall use the lot, dimensional and design standards of the District.
A. Lot and Dimensional Standards
RS - Residential Single-family
Lot Size, minimum square feet 5,500
Lot Width, minimum feet 45
Front Setback, minimum feet 20
Side Setback, minimum feet 6
Rear Setback, minimum feet 10
Building Height, maximum feet 35
Accessory Building Height, max. feet 15
Impervious Cover, maximum % See Section 11.02
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6.03.060 TF - Two-family District
The Two‐family District (TF) is intended for Two‐family dwellings that are located on one lot. The TF
District also includes Single‐family attached and Single‐family detached development and associated
uses. Two‐family and Single‐family dwellings are permitted on individual lots, but the lot,
dimensional and design standards are intended for two dwellings in one structure on a single lot. The
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TF District is a moderate density District that may be used to separate residential areas zoned RE, RL
or RS from higher density residential and commercial areas.
In the TF District, a maximum of two units per structure may be erected on a single lot.
A. Lot and Dimensional Standards
TF - Two Family
Lot Size, minimum square feet 7,000
Dwelling Size, minimum square feet 3,500
Dwellings per Structure, maximum 2
Lot Width, minimum feet 70 (C.1)
Front Setback, minimum feet 20
Side Setback, minimum feet 6
Rear Setback, minimum feet 10
Building Height, maximum feet 35
Accessory Building Height, max. feet 15
Impervious Cover, maximum % See Section 11.02
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6.03.070 TH – Townhouse District
The Townhouse District (TH) is intended for townhouse and attached single‐family development. The
TH District is appropriate for infill development as well as a transition from residential areas to non‐
Residential areas. This District is also appropriate in areas designated on the Future Land Use Plan as
one of the Mixed Use Land Use Categories.
In the TH District, townhomes shall be located on individual lots. A townhouse row shall not include
more than six connected units.
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A. Lot and Dimensional Standards
TH - Townhouse
Townhouse Lot Size, minimum square feet 2,000
Dwelling Units per Row, maximum 6
Townhouse Lot Width, minimum feet 22
Front Setback, minimum feet 15
Non-shared Wall Side Setback, minimum feet 10
Shared Wall Side Setback, minimum feet 0
Rear Setback, minimum feet 15
Building Height, maximum feet 35
Accessory Building Height, maximum feet 15
Impervious Cover, maximum % See Section 11.02
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6.03.080 MF-1 - Low Density Multi-family District
The Low Density Multi‐family District (MF‐1) is intended for attached and detached multi‐ family
residential development, such as apartments, condominiums, triplexes, and fourplexes, at a density not
to exceed 14 dwelling units per acre. The MF‐1 District is appropriate in areas designated on the Future
Land Use Plan as High Density Residential or one of the Mixed‐Use categories, and may be
appropriate in the Moderate Density Residential area based on location, surrounding uses, and
infrastructure impacts. Properties zoned MF‐1 should have convenient access to major thoroughfares
and arterial streets and should not route traffic through lower density residential areas. The MF‐1
District is appropriate adjacent to both residential and non‐ residential districts and may serve as a
transition between single‐family districts and more intense multi‐family or commercial districts.
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A. Lot and Dimensional Standards
MF-1 - Low Density Multi-family
Lot Size, minimum square feet 12,000
Dwelling Units per acre, maximum 14
Apartment Units per structure, maximum 12
Lot Width, minimum feet 50
Front Setback, minimum feet 20
Side Setback, minimum feet 10
Side Setback to Residential District, minimum feet 20
Rear Setback, minimum feet 10
Rear Setback to Residential District, minimum feet 20
Building Height, maximum feet 35
Accessory Building Height, max. feet 15
Impervious Cover, maximum % See Section 11.02
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6.03.090 MF-2 - High Density Multi-family District
The High Density Multi‐family District (MF‐2) is intended for attached multifamily residential
development, such as apartments and condominiums, at a density not to exceed 24 dwelling units per
acre. The MF‐2 District is appropriate in areas designated on the Future Land Use Plan as high density
residential or mixed‐use. Properties zoned MF‐2 should have direct access to major thoroughfares and
arterial streets and should not route traffic through lower density residential areas. The MF District is
appropriate adjacent to both Residential and Non‐ Residential Districts and may serve as a transition
between single‐family districts and more intense commercial districts.
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A. Lot and Dimensional Standards
MF-2 - High Density Multi-family
Lot Size, minimum square feet 2 acres
Dwelling Units per acre, maximum 24
Apartment Units per structure, maximum 24
Lot Width, minimum feet 50
Front Setback, minimum feet 25
Side Setback, minimum feet 15
Side Setback to Residential District, minimum feet 30
Rear Setback, minimum feet 15
Rear Setback to Residential District, minimum feet 30
Building Height, maximum feet 45
Accessory Building Height, max. feet 15
Impervious Cover, maximum % See Section 11.02
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Section 6.05 Dimensional Interpretations and Exceptions
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6.05.020 Setbacks
The setback provisions in this Section apply to lots in the Agriculture District and all Residential
Districts, unless otherwise specified in this Chapter.
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C. Features Allowed Within Required Setbacks
The following features are allowed to be located within a required setback:
1. Landscape features (as defined in Chapter 16).
2. Driveways located:
a. in a front setback, provided that the driveway does not run parallel to a public street;
b. in a side setback, if serving a side‐loaded or detached rear garage or other parking area;
or
c. in a rear setback, if accessed by a rear alley or public street.
3. Sidewalks, fences, and walls, meeting the requirements of Section 8.07
4. Uncovered patios and pools, which must bebut only if located in the side or rear yards at
least 3 feet from the property line.
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5. Uncovered patios in the front yard, provided that:
a. The surface area of the patio shall not exceed 10% of the total area within the front setback
and shall be located no closer than 15 feet from the street property line or in a P.U.E.
b. The patio should generally look and feel more like a landscape feature with materials
consistent with the architecture/materials of the home, screening achieved by a short
seating bench or knee‐wall natural berm, solid shrub wall or combination.
c. No other built‐in structures are allowed within the setback area, i.e. grills, fire pits, etc.
6. Minor utilities.
67. Mechanical equipment such as air conditioning units, pool pumps, and similar equipment,
but such equipment is not allowed in the front setback and is allowed in the side and rear
setbacks only if such equipment cannot be reasonably located behind the structure.
78. Sills, belt courses, cornices, buttresses, chimneys, flues, eaves and other architectural features
provided that such features do not extend further than 18 inches into any required setback.
89. Parking areas that cover up to 50% of the required front setback, provided that:
a. Landscape buffers eight feet wide are provided between the property line and the
nearest side of the parking pad, and also between the structure and the nearest side of
the parking pad. These buffers must be landscaped and each shall contain a 3 foot high
screen consisting of a continuous berm, hedge or wall;
b. The parking is on a paved surface, as that term is defined in this Code; and
c. The impervious coverage requirements in Section 11.02 are met.
910. None of the features above (except plant material and public sidewalks) shall extend into
a public easement without approval of a License to Encroach.
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Section 6.06 Accessory Structures and Amenity Areas
6.06.010 Accessory Structures, Garages and Carports
The requirements of this Section apply to the AG, Agriculture District and all Residential Districts,
except as specified.
A. Accessory structures and buildings shall meet the dimensional standards of the base zoning
district, except as specified in this Section. However, properties in the Old Town Overlay District
may request a Certificate of Appropriateness for setback exception in accordance with Section
3.13 of this Code.
B. The accessory structure shall only be located on a lot with a principal structure, unless two
adjacent lots have common ownership, in which case the structures may be located on different
lots. In such instance, the accessory structure shall be located in the rear yard as determined by
the lot with the principal structure on it.
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C. The square footage of an accessory structure shall not exceed 25% of the square footage of the
principal structure. However, the maximum accessory structure square footage may exceed 25%
of the principal structure to allow for the construction of a detached two‐car garage, not to exceed
600 square feet. For the purposes of this calculation, the square footage of an attached garage
shall not be considered part of the principal structure.
D. Accessory Structures shall not exceed the height of the principal structure, however, accessory
structures associated with a Non‐ Residential Use allowed in Table 5.07.010 (Agricultural Uses)
may exceed the height of the principal structure provided the maximum building heights of the
district are not exceeded.
E. Accessory structures measuring 8 feet or less in height are allowed in the setbacks in the rear
yard up to 3 feet from the property line, but may not extend into any P.U.E.
EF. Garages and carports, whether attached or detached from the principal structure, shall be set
back a minimum of 20 feet from the public street from which the associated driveway takes
access or a minimum of 10 feet when taking access from a public alley.
F. No more than 30% of the rear yard may be covered with accessory buildings or structures. All
impervious cover requirements in Section 11.02 shall be met.
G. Accessory dwelling units located in accessory structures in the AG, RE, RL, and RS Districts are
allowed subject to the limitations provided for in Section 5.02.020.B or within a Housing
Diversity Development without limitations (as detailed in Section 6.07.020).
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Section 6.07 Special Development Types
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6.07.020 Housing Diversity Development
A. Purpose
To encourage housing diversity, this Code allows flexibility to the development standards and
allowable housing types for projects that foster housing diversity.
B. Housing Types
The following Table shows the types of housing permitted in a Housing Diversity Development.
At least three of the following housing types in any of the following Districts shall be included to
qualify for the alternative dimensional standards in Table 6.07.020.B6.07.021.
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Table 6.07.020.B: Permitted Housing Types by Residential District
Housing Type Minimum Lot Size RL RS TF TH MF-1 MF-2
Single Family, Detached 7,500 SF lot X X X X X X
Single Family, Detached 4,500 SF lot X X X X X X
Single Family, Attached 3,500 SF lot X X X X X X
Two-family 6,000 SF lot X X X X X X
Townhouse 7,000 SF lot X X X X X X
Apartment 12,000 SF lot -- -- -- -- X --
Apartment 2 acre lot -- -- -- -- -- X
C. Dimensional Standards
The following Table provides the dimensional standards for each residential building type that
can be used in lieu of the dimensional standards otherwise applicable. For any explanation of
any reference in this Table to “Attainable Housing,” see subsection (F)
Table 6.07.020.C: Housing Diversity Type Dimensional Standards ¹
Standard Single Family,
Detached
Single
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Attached
Two- family Townhouse
Lot Size, minimum 7,500 4,500 7,000 6,000 1,7507,000
Dwelling Size, minimum - - 3,500 3,000 --1,750
Dwellings per structure, max. - - 3 2 7
Lot Width, minimum feet 60 35 ² 35 ² 60 20
Front Setback, minimum feet 15 15 15 15 5 ³
Front Setback, minimum feet
(Attainable Housing) -- 10 10 10 5
Side Setback, minimum feet 10 6 6 6 10
Side Setback, minimum feet
(Attainable Housing) 6 4.5 ⁴ -- 4.5 ⁴ 7.5
Rear Setback, minimum feet 10 10 10 10 15
Rear Setback, minimum feet
(Attainable Housing) 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 --
Building Height, max. feet 35 40 40 40 45
Acc. Building Height, max. ft. 20 20 20 20 20
Impervious Coverage, max % See Section 11.02 “Impervious Cover”
Perimeter Buffer, min. feet See Chapter 8 “Tree Preservation, Landscaping and
Fencing”
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1. All Standards in Table 6.07.02O.C shall meet any specific requirements of the allowed housing
type, as detailed elsewhere in this Chapter. When a conflict occurs between such requirements
and the standards of this Table, the Table shall apply.
2. Lots less than 40 feet in width must be alley loaded lots, with the exception of townhouse lots.
3. See Section 6.03.070.C.1.a for clarification.
4. All applicable requirements of the Fire Code must be met.
D. Interpretations and Exceptions
All dimensional standards in Paragraph (C), above, are subject to the interpretations and
exceptions in Section 6.05.
E. Perimeter Buffer
The perimeter buffer applies to the subdivision edge or contiguous area of a Housing Diversity
Development, and not to specific Zoning Districts within the Development. The perimeter buffer
may be counted towards required landscaping if it is within the lot.
F. Alternative Sidewalk DesignAttainable Housing
Refer to Section 12.02.040 Alternative Design and Financing for sidewalk options in Housing Diversity
Developments.
1. Housing Diversity Developments that include 10% of the housing units available for those
whose incomes are less than or equal to 80% of the area median income (attainable housing),
and for which the deed for each attainable housing unit lot approved by the City Attorney
and including language that provides that for seven years from the date of the original home
sale to the qualifying buyer any resale shall be to a party whose income is less than or equal
to 80% of the area median income or, absent that, shall require a payment to the City of their
proportionate share of fees that were waived for their lot.
2. Housing Diversity Developments that meet the eligibility criteria set forth in subsection (1)
may use the setback adjustments as noted in Table 6.07.020.C.
3. Housing Diversity Developments that meet the eligibility criteria set forth in subsection (1)
are exempt from the requirement to pay parkland dedication fees, impact fees, and
connection fees for those units that meet the definition of attainable housing (i.e., for up to
10% of the lots.) These waived fees shall either be used to reduce the price of the home or for
buyer incentives, such as funds to help with closing costs.
6.07.030 Workforce Housing Development
A. Purpose
To encourage affordable housing for the workforce, this Code allows flexibility to the
development standards and allowable housing types for projects that foster housing
affordability.
B. Dimensional Standards
The following Table provides the dimensional standards for each residential district that can be
used in lieu of the dimensional standards otherwise applicable.
Table 6.07.030 Workforce Housing Dimensional Standards
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Standard RS TF TH MF‐1 MF‐2
Lot Size, Minimum 4,500 6,000 1,750 12,000 2 acres
Dwelling Units per acre, max ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ 14 24
Dwelling Size, Minimum ‐‐ 3,000 1750 ‐‐
Dwellings per structure, Max ‐‐ 2 8 20 50
Lot Width, minimum feet 35 2 60 20 50 50
Front Setback, minimum feet 10 10 10 15 15
Side Setback, minimum feet 5.5 5.5 7.5 10 10
Side Setback to Residential District,
minimum feet ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ 20 30
Rear Setback, minimum feet 7.5 7.5 10 10 15
Rear Setback to Residential District,
minimum feet ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ 20 30
Building Height, max feet 40 40 45 35 45
Impervious Coverage, max % See Section 11.02 "impervious Cover"
1. All Standards in Table 6.070 C B shall meet any specific requirements of the allowed housing type,
as detailed elsewhere in the is Chapter. When a conflict occurs between such requirements and
the standards of this Table, the Table shall apply.
2. Lots less than 40 feet in width must be alley loaded lots, with the exception of townhouse lots.
C. Interpretations and Exceptions
All dimensional standards in Paragraph (C), above, are subject to the interpretations and
exceptions in Section 6.05.
D. Alternative Sidewalk Design
Refer to Section 12.02040 Alternative Design and Financing for sidewalk options in Workforce
Housing Developments.
E. Workforce Housing
1. Workforce Housing Developments in Single‐Family Residential, Two‐Family and Townhouse
Districts that include 20% of the housing units available for those whose incomes are less
than or equal to 80% of the area median family income (as set by the Department of Housing
and Urban Development) are eligible to use the standards in Table 6.070.030 for all lots
within the subdivision. The Ddeed resistrictionsrestrictions, approved by the City Attorney,
must include language that requires all workforce housing lots be restricted for ten years
from the date of the original home sale to the qualifying buyer any resale shall be to a party
whose income is less than or equal to 80% of the area median family income or, absent that,
shall require a payment to the City of their proportionate and prorated share of fees that
were waived for their lot.
2. Workforce Housing Developments in Low‐Density Multifamily (MF‐1) and High‐Density
Multifamily (MF‐2) Districts are eligible to use the dimensional standards in Table 6.07.030
with the provision of the following workforce housing units.
a. Dwelling Units per structure maximum can be reached by providing 5% of the total
development as workforce units.
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b. Front Setback can be reduced by 5 feet for every 10% of total development set as
workforce units, to the minimum.
c. Impervious cover can be increase by 10 % for every 10 % of the total development set as
workforce units, to the maximum of 70%, with required water quality improvements as
required in Section 11.02.
F. Fee Waivers
Workforce Housing Developments are eligible for administrative fee waivers. For each
workforce housing unit provided, the developer will receive a waiver of $2,500 of review fees, up
to a total of $100,000. Fee waivers cannot be earned for more than 50% the total development., as
adopted and published by the City of Georgetown.
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Chapter 7 Non-Residential Zoning Districts: Lot,
Dimensional, and Design Standards
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Section 7.03 Development Standards
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7.03.020 Non-Residential Lot and Dimensional Standards
The lot and dimensional standards provided in Table 7.03.020 are in addition to the interpretations
and exceptions in Section 7.03.030. Table 7.03.020 contains cross‐references and notes to specific
sections or chapters of this Code when additional requirements or explanations may apply.
Table 7.03.020: Non-Residential Lot and Dimensional Standards
Non-Residential Zoning Districts
Dimension CN C-1 C-3 OF BP IN PF MU-DT MU
District Size, min. acreage -- -- 5 -- 20 --5 -- -- 5
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Refer to Section 7.03.030.B for the Build-to Option
Front Setback, Downtown
Gateway Overlay
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 --
Refer to Section 4.13.040 for Downtown Gateway Setbacks
Side Setback, min. feet 5 10 10 10 10 2010 5 0
Side Setback to Residential
District, min. feet 10 15 15 15 20 25 15 0
Rear Setback, min. feet 0 0 10 10 10 2010 0 0
Rear Setback to Residential
District, min. feet 20 25 25 25 25 35 25 0
Building Height, max. feet 30 35 45 45 60 60 45 40
Bufferyards Refer to Section 8.04 for Bufferyard Requirements
Landscaping Refer to Chapter 8 for Minimum Landscape Requirements
Impervious Coverage Refer to Section 11.02 for Impervious Coverage
Requirements
A. For properties located in an Overlay Zoning District, additional or alternative provisions may
apply. See Chapter 4 for all applicable Overlay Districts.
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B. For Non‐Residential development in a Conservation Subdivision, see Section 11.06 for
alternative development standards.
C. Additional design limitations may be required for specific uses in Chapter 5 of this Code.
When in conflict, the stricter provision shall apply.
7.03.030 Dimensional Interpretations and Exceptions
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B. Setbacks General
1. No building, structure, or other development feature shall be located within a required
setback or yard unless otherwise specified in this Section.
2. When determining the setbacks for corner lots, the front lot line shall be adjacent to the
shortest street dimension of the lot. In instances where the lot is relatively square or
otherwise unusually shaped, a request may be made to the Director for a determination
of the front lot line.
3. When determining the setback for lots with more than one street frontage, other than
corner lots, the Planning Director shall determine the front lot line on the basis of street
classification, lot dimensions, building orientation, access, traffic flow, proximity of
building to the street, and other best planning practices.No part of a setback or other
open space required in connection with any building, lot or use for the purpose of
complying with this Code shall be included for any other building, lot, or use as part of a
setback or open space.
4. Any setback to a public street shall be considered a street setback and meet the required
front setback for lot lines adjacent to the street. The Planning Director may reduce the
street setback to be consistent with the side setback of the district on a case by case basis
based on lot configuration, building orientation, access, proximity of buildings to the
street on lots on the same block and on either side of the street, and existing character of
the district.
C. Setback Exceptions
1. Front Setback, Build-to Option
a. For properties in the CN, C‐1, OF and PF Districts, the front setback may be reduced
to zero feet from the right‐of‐way line or any applicable public easement, if at least
25% of the street‐facing building wall of the principal structure is built within 5 feet of
the right‐of‐way line or applicable public or landscape easement on the primary
street.
b. Notwithstanding the foregoing provision in subsection (a), parking shall be set back
10 feet from the right‐of‐way line and shall not be located in a public or landscape
easement.
2. Front Setback, Downtown Gateway Overlay District
All non‐residential uses located in the Downtown Gateway Overlay District, regardless
of the underlying Zoning District, have special setback requirements. For these
properties, the front setback of the underlying Zoning District is reduced to zero feet
from the right‐of‐way line or any applicable public or landscape easement. Additional
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requirements for properties in the Downtown Gateway Overlay District can be found in
Section 4.13.040.
3. Side Setback, MU-DT District
Development in the MU‐DT District may have no side setback if access to the rear of the
building is provided on the site or by a dedicated public alley.
4. Features Allowed Within Required Setbacks
a. The following features may be located within a required setback:
i. Landscape features (as defined in Chapter 16).
ii. Fences and walls.
iii. Driveways.
iv. Sidewalks.
v. Minor utilities.
vi. Mechanical equipment such as air conditioning units, pool pumps and similar
equipment, but such equipment is not allowed in the front setback and is
allowed in the side and rear setbacks only if such equipment cannot be
reasonably located behind the structure.
vii. Sills, belt courses, cornices, buttresses, chimneys, flues, eaves and other
architectural features that extend less than 18 inches into the setback.
viii. On‐site parking, in Districts other than Industrial, may be located within a side
or rear setback if:
• Such parking is directly adjacent to parking on a neighboring property in a
Non‐Residential District; and
• Such parking is located no closer than five feet from the lot line; and
• The lot complies with the applicable bufferyard requirements in Section 8.04
of this Code.
b. None of the features above (except plant material and public sidewalks) shall extend
into a public easement without approval of a License to Encroach.
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Section 7.04 Building Design Standards
7.04.010 ApplicabilityGeneral
In order to ensure a high quality, safe and sustainable built environment throughout the
community, building design standards apply to all new buildings and expansions to existing
buildings subject to this Chapter, except as specifically stated herein.
New buildings and expansions to existing buildings that are adjacent to or front a public street,
public park or Residential District shall comply with the standards of Section 7.04, with the
exception of those described in Section 7.04.020 below.
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7.04.020 Structures Exempt from Building Design Standards
A. New buildings of less than 250 square feet and 15 feet in height are exempt from all
requirements of Section 7.04.
B. The following are exempt from all requirements of Section 7.04, with the exception of Section
7.04.030:
1. New buildings and expansions to existing buildings located in an Industrial District are
exempt from the requirements of Section 7.04, with the exception of Section 7.04.030; however,
all requirement of Section 7.04 shall be applicable when those buildings are adjacent to a
public park, Residential District, or arterial or freeway level roadway as identified in the
Thoroughfare PlanIndustrial Uses that are located in, and only allowed in, the Industrial
District. However, all building walls facing a Gateway roadway, established in Section 4.13,
shall meet the standards of Section 7.04.
2C. Where building expansions are less than 20% of the existing building’s square footage, an
applicant may request an Administrative Exception to the those requirements of Section 7.04
that are not met by the original structure, using the process established in Sections 7.04.070
and 3.16.
D. Agricultural buildings used for the purposes of farming, ranching or sheltering of animals are
exempt from the requirements of Section 7.04.
E. Temporary buildings used for Temporary Uses, as identified in Section 5.08, are exempt from
the requirements of Section 7.04.
7.04.030 Foundation Requirements
All Non‐Residential buildings shall be placed on a poured‐in‐place permanent slab foundation, an
approved engineered pier and beam foundation or other type of approved engineered foundation.
Foundation requirements apply only to enclosed covered buildings and do not apply to outdoor
structures, open porches or buildings less than 250 square feet and 15 feet in height.
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Chapter 8 Tree Preservation, Landscaping and Fencing
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Section 8.07 Fence Standards
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8.07.030 General Requirements
The following apply to all fences within the City Limits, regardless of use or zoning district.
A. Structural Integrity
All fences shall be constructed to perpetually maintain structural integrity against natural forces
such as wind, rain and temperature variations. Fences constructed of chainlink, welded wire,
picket, or similar materials shall require a minimum of two (2) support rails spaced at least ½ of
the total height of the fence apart.
B. Maintenance
Fences shall be kept in good repair and in a safe and attractive condition, consistent with the
design established with the Fence Permit.
C. Fence Materials
1. Allowed
Wood, stone, rock, concrete block, masonry brick, brick, fencecrete, decorative wrought iron,
chain link, welded wire or other similar materials of comparable aesthetic and durability. The
Director or Building Official may consider other materials during permit review such as vinyl,
PVC, or other rot resistant alternatives. Allowed materials may be restricted in certain
circumstances, per the provisions of this Section, and are allowed by right in all other
instances. Materials such as barbed wire, razor wire and electric fencing are only allowed
with the limitations specified in this Section.
2. Prohibited
Products manufactured for other uses and not originally intended to be permanent fencing
are prohibited. Some examples of prohibited material include but are not limited to:
Plywood, paper, plastic, fiberglass panels, chicken wire, fabric or sheet, roll or corrugated
metals.
3. Director Approval
Fence Material that is prohibited or not explicitly allowed in this Section may be considered
by the Director.
D. Height Measurement
Fence height shall be measured from ground level on the higher side of the fence or wall.
E. Finished Side of Fence
For all fences, the finished “face” side of the fence (opposite the structural supports) shall face all
public streets and public parkland.
F. Sight Triangle
In accordance with the “Sight Triangle” requirements in Section 12.03.050 of this Code, no fence
or wall more than 25% solid or more than 3 feet tall shall be located within 25 feet of the right-of-
way at the intersection of two streets, or within 8 feet of the intersection of a street and an alley.
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G. Messages and Signs
All messages or advertising on fences or walls shall be considered signage and are not allowed
on fencing unless permitted in accordance with the sign provisions of Chapter 10 of this Code.
H. Temporary Fences
Temporary fences are allowed without a Fence Permit, but only for a site with an active Building
Permit, Stormwater Permit or part of a roadway construction project. The temporary fence shall
be removed at the expiration of such a Permit or the conclusion of construction, whichever occurs
first. Temporary fences needed for any other purposes are permitted and shall receive a Fence
Permit from the Building Official.
I. Electric Fences
Electric fences are allowed without a Fence Permit, subject to the following:
1. Electric fences shall not be permitted within 10 feet of any public rights-of-way or sidewalk.
2. Electric fences shall be placed a minimum of 2 feet from all private property lines.
3. A “Warning: Electric Fence in Operation” sign at least 12” x 12” in size shall be posted at
intervals of not more than 50 feet apart and located not more than 1 foot away from the
fence.
J. Drainage and Utility Conflicts
All fencing that will cause a diversion of water runoff or otherwise prevent the natural flow of
stormwater shall require review by the Development Engineer prior to approval. Walls or other
fencing proposed to be located near a public utility easement or buried or above-ground utility
equipment that are made up of masonry or a similar product and containing a poured foundation
shall require review by the Development Engineer prior to approval, and may require a License to
Encroach pursuant to Section 3.21.
K. Health and Safety
All fences and fencing locations shall be in compliance with the requirements of the adopted
Building Code, Fire Code or any other health and safety provision adopted by the City of
Georgetown. In the event that a Building Code or Fire Code requirement supersedes any
provision in this Section, or would make such provision unworkable, those codes shall govern.
8.07.040 Residential Fences
Fences for single-family, two-family and townhome uses are allowed in accordance with the following
provisions.
A. Fences located in a front yard or a side setback abutting a local or collector-level street are
allowed with the following limitations:
1. Fences shall be limited to 4 feet in height, except in the Old Town Overlay District where
height is limited to 3 feet.
2. Fences shall be at least 50% transparent. For example, a wrought iron fence or picket fence
that has openings the width of the picket.
3. Chainlink fences are prohibited in these locations.
B. Fences in all other locations are allowed with the following limitations:
1. Fences located in a rear setback abutting a local or collector-level street are allowed with the
limitations in this Section, but shall be set back a minimum of 10 feet. If seeking to replace an
existing fence that would not comply with this setback, the new fence may be constructed in
the existing location, unless located in a right-of-way or in conflict with utilities, sight triangle,
etc.
2. Fences shall be limited to 6 feet in height., but
3. Fences abutting public alleys shall be limited to 5 feet in height.
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4. Fences may be increased to a maximum of 8 feet in height in the following circumstances:
a. If the adjacent use is non-residential, in which case only a fence on the property line
abutting the non-residential use may be allowed the increase in height.
b. If the adjacent use is residential with a home height of two stories or greater.If the fence
is located in the rear yard not adjacent to a street right-of-way and has the consent of
both property owners.
c. If the fence is more than 50% transparent overall or 100% transparent above 6 feet.
d. If the fence is placed is in a location where the topography of the land dictates the need
for additional height for privacy, at the discretion of the Building Official.
e. If the fence is set back a minimum of 3 feet, with evergreen shrubs placed between the
fence and the right-of-way.
fe. If the fence is adjacent to a roadway where the right-of-way width is greater than 120
feet.
g. For fences that would not meet the above circumstances, the Director may consider a
request for an Administrative Exception, as described in Section 8.07.080.
3. Fences directly abutting public alleys shall be limited to 5 feet in height.
C. Barbed wire fences are not allowed on lots of less than 2 acres.
D. Sports fencing is allowed only in rear yards and set back from all property lines at a distance that
is 1.5 x the height of the sports fence. The sports fence shall be a maximum height of 15 feet.
E. For fences that would not meet the above circumstances, the Director or Building Official may
consider a request for an Administrative Exception, as described in Section 8.07.080.
8.07.050 Apartment Fences
Fences for apartments are allowed in accordance with the following provisions. The following shall not
preclude compliance with any required screening or bufferyard provisions of this Code.
A. Wrought iron or similar material is allowed within the front and side setbacks abutting a local or
collector-level street at a maximum height of 6 feet. No other fence materials are allowed in such
setbacks.
B. Wood fencing is allowed on property lines abutting private property, but not allowed in any street
setback.
C. Residential Boundary Wall requirements in Section 8.07.060 shall be met.
8.07.060 Residential Boundary Walls
In order to provide a cohesive aesthetic appearance in a manner planned and constructed by the
developer, all single-family, two-family, townhome and apartment multi-family development that is
bounded on any side by a major collector, arterial or freeway, as classified in Section 12.03, shall
provide a boundary wall or similar perimeter buffer along that roadway using the following criteria.
Assumption of responsibility for the maintenance and integrity of the boundary wall or portions thereof
shall fall to the Home Owner’s Association or, in the case there is not an HOA, the property owner on
whose lot line the wall is situated.
A. An opaque masonry wall shall be constructed along the right-of-way line at least 5 feet in height,
but no taller than 6 feet in height. No additional fencing may be added to the wall.
B. Development located in a Gateway Overlay District, established in Section 4.13, shall meet all
requirements of the District. In such instances, the boundary wall shall be located along the
innermost boundary of the required Gateway landscape buffer. The Gateway landscape buffer
shall be situated on a platted lot that is owned and maintained by the owner, developer,
neighborhood or homeowner association or other entity acceptable to the Director.
C. Articulation is required for boundary walls and shall be achieved either by:
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1. Masonry columns, or similar column effect as approved by the Director, using different
materials than the wall, spaced no more than 125 feet apart;
2. Variations in depth achieved either through offsets of at least 5 feet deep, plant material
groupings, breaks in walls or other variations as approved by the Director, occurring every 80
feet; or
3. An alternative articulation design approved by the Director per paragraph D below that meets
the intent of this Section.
D. Exceptions to the preceding requirements may be considered by the Director in the following
circumstances and approved if the Director determines that the intent of this Section has been
met. Exceptions shall be processed as an Administrative Exception, using the procedures
described in Section 3.16.
1. If the land adjacent to the applicable roadway is occupied by a park or open space, unusual
topographic conditions, local street, residential front setback or other similar space not
occupied by a residence, the Director may consider a request for a combination of open
space, berms, landscape features, plant material, and/or alternative screening wall material,
another boundary wall location, or a release from the requirement.
2. If a developer chooses to prohibit fencing or offer a planned alternative that is codified on the
plat, construction plans and deeds and covenants, the Director may consider a request for a
combination of open space, berms, landscape features, plant material, and/or alternative
screening wall material, another boundary wall location, or a release from the requirement.
8.07.070 Non-Residential Fences
Fences for non-residential uses are allowed in accordance with the following limitations. Non-
residential fences shall be constructed of materials that are architecturally compatible with the principal
structure.
A. Fences located in the front and side setbacks abutting a local or collector-level street are allowed
only with the following limitations:
1. Fences shall be limited to 4 feet in height.
2. Fences shall be at least 50% transparent. For example, a wrought iron fence or a picket
fence with openings the width of the picket.
3. Chainlink fences are prohibited within these locations.
B. Fences located in a required setback adjacent to a public right-of-way shall not be located in a
public or landscape easement.
C. Fences located along a lot line shall not exceed 8 feet in height, unless otherwise specified in the
Code.
D. The finished side of all fences built to comply with any provision of this Code shall face outward
toward each adjoining property.
E. Sports fencing is allowed only with a setback from all property lines at a distance that is two times
the height of the sports fence.
F. Exceptions
1. Fences for industrial uses may be located in any street setback, but no closer than 10 feet
from the right-of-way line. Such fences may not exceed 6 feet in height.
2. Fences for industrial and utility uses may use barbed wire above any conventional 6-foot
fence as long as the total height does not exceed 8 feet. Such fences shall be located a
minimum of 20 feet from a public right-of-way.
3. Fences using razor ribbon or razor tape are allowed only in conjunction with a jail or other
public detention or correctional facility. Such fences shall be located a minimum of 40 feet
from a public right-of-way.
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4. Fences using materials required by another governmental entity for a stated safety or
security purpose may be allowed using appropriate height, materials and locations
determined by the Director.
8.07.080 Alternative Fences
Through the Administrative Exception process detailed in Section 3.16 of this Code, the Director or
Building Official may consider alternatives to the provisions of this Section. Justifiable reasons to
consider an alternative include, but are not limited to, the protection of trees, the location of existing
structures on a site, location and materials of existing fences, unique topographical or other physical
constraints. In addition, the Director or Building Official is authorized to determine whether direct
application of this Section would create an unsightly effect and could be better achieved with an
alternative design. The Administrative Exception may be granted if the Director or Building Official
determines that the proposed alternative clearly meets or exceeds the quality of design that this
Section seeks to promote and that the following assurances listed below are met.
The following may be proposed to the Director or Building Official for an alternative:
A. Fence material, as long as the alternative material(s) meet or exceed the minimum aesthetic and
durability standards of this Section.
B. Fence location, as long as the alternative location does not affect health and safety standards
and can be proven to be seamlessly integrated with the surrounding neighbors and design of the
neighborhood.
C. Fence height, as long as evident safety concern arises from the height standards provided for in
this Section, notwithstanding the allowances in 8.07.030.B.4.
D. An Administrative Exception is not required for any health and safety determination, hazardous
material security or any other exceptions explicitly stated in this Section.
8.07.080 Fences Required By Particular Zoning Uses
Chapter 5 of this Code contains provisions for fencing materials, heights and locations associated with
particular uses that are allowed with limitations in certain zoning districts. Below are references to each
such provision with the corresponding section number.
A. Day Care – 5.030.020.B
B. Bed and Breakfast – 5.04.020.A and B
C. Offices in the RS District – 5.04.020.J
D. Self-storage – 5.04.020.P
E. Fuel sales – 5.04.020.S
F. Intermediate Utility Services – 5.05.020.B
G. Outdoor Storage, Limited – 5.09.030.B
H. Outdoor Storage, General – 5.09.030.C
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Chapter 9 Off-Street Parking and Loading
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Section 9.03 Parking Space and Parking Lot Design
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9.03.020 Parking Space and Parking Lot Design
A. Parking Space Dimensions
1. Required off‐street parking spaces shall have minimum dimensions of 9 feet in width by 18
feet in length, unless otherwise indicated within this Section. Parking space length may be
reduced to 16 feet provided there is a 2‐foot overhang from the curb or back of the wheel
stop in accordance with Figure 9.03.020.A below:
Figure 9.03.020.A
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Chapter 10 Sign Standards
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Section 10.03 Signs Exempt from Regulations
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10.03.020 Provisionally Exempt Signs
The signs listed below may be erected without a sign permit provided that standards of this Section shall be met.
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J. Signs along Streets, Public Ways or Railroads
No sign or flag may be placed on or over the area located within ten feet of the back of the street curb for
city or county rights-of-way or the actual right-of-way, whichever is greater or within 25 feet for state
rights-of-way or the actual right-of-way, whichever is greater or if no curb exists, the impervious surface of
the street or if unpaved, the area located within ten feet of the portion of the city ordinarily used for
vehicular travel, the median of a street, across the public right-of-way line extended across a railroad right-
of-way or in the restricted areas at street intersections designated by Section 12.44.010 of the City of
Georgetown Municipal Codepublic rights-of-way, with the following exceptions:
1. Permanent signs, including: Public signs erected by or on behalf of a governmental body to post legal
notices, identify public property, convey public information, and direct or regulate pedestrian or
vehicular traffic;
2. Bus stop signs erected by a public transit company. No advertising is permitted at bus stops except for
a single sign no larger than two square feet that advertises the bus stop;
3. Informational signs of public utility regarding its poles, lines, pipes or facilities;
4. Canopy, projecting, and suspended signs projecting over a public right-of-way in conformity with the
conditions of this Code;
5. Emergency warning signs erected by a governmental agency, a public utility company or a contractor
doing authorized or permitted work within the public right-of-way;
6. Temporary Event Signage is restricted within public rights-of-way in Section 10.07.040030.
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M. Certain light pole mounted banners pursuant to Section 10.07.030020.
N. Homeowner/Neighborhood Association Signs
Temporary signs associated with meetings, notices, or other information pertaining to a registered
homeowner’s or neighborhood organization, which consists solely of the homeowners of a subdivision or
neighborhood, provided the following provisions are met:
1. Signs shall be placed only within the boundaries of the applicable subdivision or neighborhood.
2. Signs shall not be placed in any right-of-way
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3. Signs shall not be posted more than 48 hours prior to the beginning of an event or item requiring
notice. All such signs shall be removed by the homeowner/neighborhood association no later than 24
hours following the event.
4. Signs shall not be placed in a manner that inhibits or interferes with vision or otherwise affects public
health, safety, and welfare.
5. Homeowner/neighborhood association signs shall not exceed four square feet in size.
6. Signs shall not be placed within a street median or within the restricted area defined in Section
12.44.010 of the Code of Ordinances (“sight triangle”).
O. Governmental Flags
Governmental flags, as defined by Chapter 16, and limited in size and height as regulated in Section 10.06.
Section 10.04 Signs Prohibited Under this Code
All signs not expressly permitted under this Code or exempt from regulation hereunder in accordance with the
previous Section are prohibited within the corporate limits of the City of Georgetown and those areas within the
extraterritorial jurisdiction. Such signs include, but are not limited to:
A. Beacons;
B. Portable Signs;
C. Roof signs above the lesser of the height of the structure or allowable freestanding sign height within the
District in which it is located;
D. Strings of lights not permanently mounted to a rigid background, except those exempt under the previous
Section;
E. Inflatable signs and tethered balloons greater than 18 inches in diameter;
F. Flashing, fluttering, undulating, swinging, rotating, or otherwise moving signs;
G. Signs, temporary or otherwise, affixed to a tree or utility pole;
H. Signs violating the “sight triangle” provisions;
I. Off -premise advertising signs, except as expressly permitted in this Code;
J. Streamers;
K. Electronic Message Centers in fixed or traveling mode;
L. Signs that emit an odor or produce an audible message; and
M. Unshielded Neon;
N. Signs in the right-of-way, except as expressly permitted in this code; and
O. Billboards.
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Section 10.06 Sign Design and Area Regulations
The following Table establishes types, sizes, height, setback, and number of signs allowed per lot. These are
established per zoning within the corporate limits of the City of Georgetown, and per Section 10.01.040.A of this
code, for those areas within the extraterritorial jurisdiction.
10.06.010 Sign Dimensional Standards
Table 10.06.010 Sign Dimensions by District
Zoning District Classification Maximum Total Area
per of Signage (sq ft)
Maximum
Height (ft)
Minimum
Setback (ft)
Maximum Number
per Lot Conditions
Downtown
Overlay
For detailed guidelines related to signs in this District, see Chapter 9 “Design Guidelines for Signs” in the
City’s Design Guidelines for the Downtown Overlay District. Monument signs shall be no greater than 5 feet
in height and pole signs will not be permitted.
Williams Drive
SP Overlay
Freestanding
Monument Sign 48 5 5 1 10.06.030.A
Non-Civic Uses
in the AG, RE,
RL, RS, and TF
Districts
Freestanding
Monument Sign 2 5 2 1 10.06.030.A
Governmental
Flag 40 25 5 -- 10.06.030.E
Building Wall* .5 per linear foot of
primary facade -- -- -- 10.06.030.C
Civic Uses in
the AG, RE, RL,
RS, and TF
Districts
Freestanding
Monument Sign 32 5 10 1 10.06.030.A
Low Profile Pole
Sign 20 5 10 1 10.06.030.A
Governmental
Flag 40 25 5 -- 10.06.030.E
Building Wall* .5 per linear foot of
primary facade -- -- -- 10.06.030.C
All Uses in the
OF, CN, PF, TH,
MF-1 and MF-2
Districts
Freestanding
Monument Sign 32 5 5
1 per 500’ of
frontage or fraction
thereof
10.06.030.A
Low Profile Pole
Sign 20 6 5
1 per 500’ of
frontage or fraction
thereof
10.06.030.A
Governmental
Flag 40 25 5 -- 10.06.030.E
Building Wall* 1 per linear foot of
primary facade -- -- -- 10.06.030.C
All Uses in the
C-1, C-3, BP,
IN, and MU-DT
Districts (for
properties in
the MU-DT
District, see
also Downtown
Overlay Design
Standards)
Freestanding
Monument Sign
1 per linear foot of
primary façade not to
exceed a max of 48 sq
ft per sign face
6 5 (10 in IN
District)
1 per 500’ of
frontage or fraction
thereof
10.06.030.A
10.06.030.F
Low Profile Pole
Sign 20 10 5 (10 in IN
District)
1 per 500’ of
frontage or fraction
thereof
10.06.030.A
Governmental
Flag 40 25 5 -- 10.06.030.E
Building Wall* 1 per linear foot of
primary facade -- -- -- 10.06.030.C
10.06.030.F
All properties
fronting
Freestanding
Monument Sign 48 5 5 1 10.06.030.A
10.06.030.F
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Zoning District Classification Maximum Total Area
per of Signage (sq ft)
Maximum
Height (ft)
Minimum
Setback (ft)
Maximum Number
per Lot Conditions
Williams Drive/
FM 2338
(except for the
SP Overlay
District, below)
Governmental
Flag 40 25 5 -- 10.06.030.E
Building Wall* 1 per linear foot of
primary facade -- -- -- 10.06.030.C
10.06.030.F
Highway
Signage
All properties
fronting on IH-
35, SH-195, or
SH-130, FM
1460 (south of
the SE Inner
Loop
intersection),
Sam Houston
Ave (east of
Rockride Rd),
and Hwy 29
(west of D B
Wood Rd and
east of SH 130)
Freestanding
Monument Sign 60 8 5
1 per 200’ of
frontage or fraction
thereof
10.06.030.A
High Profile
Monument Signs
on SH-195 and
SH-130
225 28 5
1 per 600’ of
frontage or fraction
thereof
10.06.030.F
High Profile
Monument Signs
on IH-35, SH-
195 and SH-130
225 28 5
1 per 600’ of
frontage or fraction
thereof, but not less
than 400’ separation
10.06.030.F
Pole Signs on
IH-35 225 28 5
1 per 600’ of
frontage or fraction
thereof, but not less
than 100’
separation, w/ 200’
from Monument Sign
10.06.030.D
Governmental
Flag 40 25 5 -- 10.06.030.E
Building Wall*
1 per linear foot of
primary entrance
facade
-- -- -- 10.06.030.C
Multi-tenant
Signs Multi-tenant Signs are allowed per the provisions of Section 10.06.050
Residential
Model Homes Model Home Signs are allowed per the provisions of Section 5.08.020.H
Bed and
Breakfast B&B Signs are allowed per the provisions of Section 5.04.020.A
Office in RS
District Offices in RS District are allowed per the provisions of Section 5.04.020.J
Automobile
Sales, Rental or
Leasing Facility
Automobile Sales, Rental or Leasing Facility Signs are allowed per the provisions of Section 5.04.020.R
* For wall signage, this area is the total aggregate wall signage per building, except as otherwise approved with a
Master Sign Plan
10.06.020 Sign Area Computation
The following describes the computation of sign area and sign height.
A. Computation of Area of Individual Signs
1. The permitted area for all signs pursuant to Table 10.06.010, shall be inclusive of the sign base and
sign cabinet. The sign cabinet is the structure or border used to differentiate a sign face from the
structure against which a sign face is placed. In no case shall the overall sign structure, including the
base, exceed the maximum allowed height nor the maximum allowed sign area.
2. Where a sign consists of individual letters, words, or symbols attached to a surface, building, canopy,
awning, or wall and all such elements are located in the same plane, the sign area shall be the area of
the smallest rectangle which completely encompasses all such letters, words, or symbols and any
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accompanying background of a color different than the natural color of the wall. Where such sign
includes multiple words, each word located in the same plane shall be computed separately.
B. Computation of Area of Multi-faced Signs
The sign area for a sign with more than one face shall be computed by adding together the area of all sign
faces visible from any one point. When two identical sign faces are placed back to back, so that both faces
cannot be viewed from any point at the same time, and when such sign faces are substantially similar, and
when such sign faces are part of the same sign structure the sign area shall be computed by the
measurement of one of the faces.
C. Computation of Height
The height of a sign shall be computed as the mean distance from the base(s) of the sign at normal grade to
the top of the highest attached component of the sign. Normal grade shall be construed to be the lower of
(1) existing grade prior to construction or (2) the newly established grade after construction, exclusive of
any filling, berming, mounding, or excavating solely for the purpose of locating the sign.
D. Computation of Maximum Total Permitted Sign Area
The permitted sum of the area of all individual signs shall be computed by applying the Zoning District
formula contained in Section 10.06.010, Maximum Total Area per of Signage, to the lot frontage, building
frontage or wall area, as appropriate. When a lot frontsLots fronting on two or more streets, are allowed to
calculate the longest street frontage may be used to calculate the maximum sign area of all signs other than
wall signsinto the allowable allocation to be identified by the Master Signage Plan.
Wall signs shall be calculated in the same manner as all other signs. However, up to two primary entrance
facades may be used for calculations, as defined in Chapter 16 of this Code.
E. Computation of Maximum Number of Signs
Pursuant to Table 10.06.010, each lot is allocated the maximum number of signs allowed per District.
Where indicated, additional signs beyond the identified allowance shall be determined by the linear
frontage of the lot or building.
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10.06.060 Subdivision Entry Signs
Subdivision entry signs are allowed at the primary entrance into a subdivision, subject to the following standards:
A. Subdivision entry signs are allowed at one primary entrance unless the subdivision has entrances on two
different major arterials, in such case an entrance sign may be placed on each of the major arterial
roadways.
B. Subdivision entry signs must be monument signs, subject to the definition of this Code, and may contain a
maximum of 40 square feet per sign face with a maximum height of six feet. Where high profile monument
signs are allowed, the square footage per sign face may be increased to a maximum of 150 square feet and
the sign height may be increased to a maximum of fifteen feet.
C. Subdivision entry signs must be constructed of stone, brick, or other masonry material(s) compatible with
surrounding development.
D. Subdivision entry signs must be set back a minimum of five feet from the property line outside of the
required sight triangle. (Section 12.03.050.E.1) and located outside of any drainage easement.
E. Subdivision entry signs must provide a landscaped area equal to at least twice the area of the sign face,
providing one, five gallon shrub for every ten square feet of landscaped area.
1. Irrigation must be provided consistent with the standards of Section 8.06.050.
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2. The owners and subsequent owners of the landscaped property shall be responsible for the
maintenance of the landscaped area.
3. Landscape features, such as walls, stone towers, windmills, or cisterns, may not exceed fifteen feet in
height and may not obstruct the site triangle.
Section 10.07 Temporary Signs
All temporary signs shall be required to receive a Temporary Sign Permit, following the procedures of Section 3.18
of this Code. Temporary signs may be allowed for permanent uses, temporary uses or for Temporary Events, all of
which may be addressed separately in this Section. All temporary signs shall be designed, constructed, and
maintained in accordance with the following standards:
A. All signs shall comply with applicable provisions of the City Code at all times.
B. Except for banners, flags, temporary signs, and window signs conforming in all respects with the
requirements of this Code, all signs shall be constructed of durable materials and shall be permanently
attached to the ground, a building, or another structure by direct attachment to a rigid wall, frame, or
structure.
C. All signs shall be maintained in good structural condition, in compliance with all building and electrical
Codes, and in conformance with this Code, at all times.
D. All signs shall maintain a minimum clearance from electric power lines of ten feet horizontally and 15 feet
vertically or as may otherwise be required by the utility provider. Any relocation of power lines to provide
this clearance will be at the expense of the sign owner or as otherwise required by the electrical utility.
E. Any spotlights allowed to illuminate signs or sign illumination shall be shielded such that their light source
cannot be seen from abutting roads or properties.
10.07.010 Temporary Signs on Private Property
Temporary signs on private property, not including those for Temporary Events, are limited to banners and non-
exempt window signs and shall be subject to the following requirements:
A. Term
A temporary sign permit allows the use of a temporary sign for no more than 45 days from date of issuance.
B. Number
Only one temporary sign per lot shall be allowed.
C. Other Conditions
A temporary sign is allowed only in designated Districts as set forth in this Chapter and shall be subject to
all other requirements of that District.
10.07.020 Temporary Street Banners
The City Manager is authorized to establish procedures for the permitting and installation of temporary street
banners placed in public right-of-way. Such banners shall be allowed for the following public events upon
compliance with the established procedures:
A. Events of a charitable or humanitarian nature;
B. Events of an educational, scholastic, or artistic nature;
C. Other events of community or public interest which are non-political in nature and are for the benefit of a
non-profit group.
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10.07.030 020 Light Pole Mounted Banners
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10.07.040 030 Temporary Signs for Temporary Events
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10.07.050 040 Temporary Off-Premise Signs for Open Houses and Model Homes
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Chapter 11 Environmental Protection
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Section 11.02 Impervious Cover
These impervious cover limitations are adopted to minimize negative flooding effects from stormwater
runoff and to control, minimize, and abate water pollution resulting from urban runoff of rainwater or
other non‐point specific sources, pursuant to §26.177 of the Texas Water Code.
11.02.010 Impervious Cover Limitation
Impervious Cover limitations apply to all properties in the city limits and the city’s extraterritorial
jurisdiction (ETJ).
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B. Residential Development
Residential Development in the City limits shall follow the provisions below. All development in
the ETJ shall follow the provisions in Section C below.
1. Except as provided in Subsection b and c, below, Impervious Cover for development located
in Residential Zoning Districts shall be calculated on a per subdivision basis and shall not
exceed the limits set forth in Table 11.02.010.B. All maximum percentages are established by
district, regardless of use. The limits in Table 11.02.010.B apply to all development located in
Residential Zoning Districts over any part of the Edwards Aquifer in the table below.
Table 11.02.010.B: Impervious Cover (max. %) for Residential Zoning Districts
Residential Zoning Districts
AG RE RL RS TF TH MF-1 MF-2 MH
All properties 20 40 45 45 45 50 50 50 50
2. Exceptions for Residential Zoning Districts
a. Impervious cover credits are established for all properties, regardless of size and
location, in Section D below.
b. For Conservation Subdivisions in Residential Zoning Districts, a bonus of 10% per
subdivision is granted for all properties.
c. For Workforce Housing Development in MF‐1 or MF‐2 Districts, a bonus of up to 20%
per site is granted with the provision of 20% of the units restricted as Workforce
Housing.
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Chapter 12 Pedestrian and Vehicle Circulation
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Section 12.02 Pedestrian and Bicycle Mobility
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12.02.040 Alternative Design and Financing
A. Alternative Sidewalk Plan
An Alternative Sidewalk Plan is intended to allow options for the construction of sidewalks
required by this Code for sites with unique and extraordinary conditions. These alternatives
represent the City’s commitment to a comprehensive sidewalk network for pedestrian traffic and
handicap accessibility, while acknowledging physical and timing constraints that often occur in
the development of particular parcels. To meet the standards of this Code and the Overall
Transportation Plan, this section provides that development sites may qualify for alternative
routes, payments‐in‐lieu of construction or delay in construction due to roadway expansion.
1. For developments with difficult topographical conditions, an Alternative Sidewalk Plan may
be requested. The applicant shall provide an engineering study, to the Development
Engineer that demonstrates whether the terrain or geographic features of a location are such
that it is not physically feasible to construct a sidewalk to UDC requirements. Based on this
study, the Development Engineer shall determine if the site qualifies for an Alternative
Sidewalk Plan, to be considered by the Director.
a. Alternative Pedestrian Routes
If the site qualifies for an Alternative Sidewalk Plan, the applicant shall propose an
alternative pedestrian route on the site that would serve the same pedestrian function.
This does not exempt the site from meeting accessibility standards as defined by the
Texas Accessibility Standards. Sidewalks listed as top priority in the Overall
Transportation Plan may require a greater level of design and accessibility due to the
necessity of the route. If approved, an access easement shall be granted for alternative
pedestrian routes located outside of the public right‐of‐way.
b. Fees‐in‐Lieu
If the site qualifies for an Alternative Sidewalk Plan, but the alternative pedestrian route
is not approved by the Director, a fee‐in‐lieu will be required prior to Site Plan approval,
equivalent to the cost of construction as estimated from the construction plans approved
by the Development Engineer. Sidewalks listed as top priority in the Overall
Transportation Plan are required to pay an additional 25% fee‐in‐lieu to cover the cost of
the City installing the sidewalk.
2. A delay in construction of the sidewalk for a period not to exceed 36 months may be
requested if the City, County, or State have adopted and engineered road sections that
would widen, reconstruct, or otherwise reconfigure the adjacent street and the alignment for
such design has not yet been determined. However, once an acceptable location for the
sidewalk has been determined that would not require replacement of the sidewalk during
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construction of the roadway; the property owner has six months to complete the sidewalk
construction.
3. With a Housing Diversity or Workforce Housing Development (Section 6.07), any
combination of sidewalks, walkways, bikeways, trails, etc., intended for use as a travelway
for pedestrians and/or bicyclists may be approved by the Director to serve in lieu of the
required sidewalk. The Alternative Sidewalk Plan shall be a minimum of four feet on at least
one side of each street. A request for an Alternative Sidewalk Plan shall be submitted for
consideration at site plan or plat review.
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Section 12.03 Streets
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12.03.020 Design Standards
The following standards are used for the determination of proper classification of streets.
Table 12.03.020 Street Classification Standards
Standard Alley Residential
Lane
Residential
Local Street
Residential
Collector
Major
Collector
Minor
Arterial
Major
Arterial
Expected ADT --- < 800 < 800 > 800 >2500 >12,500 >24,000
Right-of-way
(min. feet) 20 50 50 65 73 110 135
Paved Width (feet) 15 21 28** 37** 45 82 106
Traffic Lanes:
Number of Lanes
Lane Width (feet)
1
15
2
9.5
2
8
2
10.5
2 - 4
11-14.5
4
12
6
12
Median Width (feet) --- --- --- --- --- 24 24
Design Speed
(mph) --- 20-30 20-30 30-35 30-35 35-45 35-45
Driveways
Permitted Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Parking None None Both Sides Both Sides**Both Sides*** None None
Landscape
Easement
(min. 5’ width)
None Both Sides Both Sides Both Sides Both Sides Both Sides Both Sides
Sidewalks
(min. 5’ wide) None Both Sides Both Sides Both Sides Both Sides Both Sides Both Sides
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Commercial Driveway Spacing for City /County Controlled Roadways* and State System Highways**
Posted Speed (MPH) Driveway Spacing (Feet)
< 30 200
35 250
40 305
45 360
50 425
Minimum Connection Spacing Criteria for Freeway Frontage Roads**
Minimum Connection Spacing (feet)
Posted Speed (MPH) One-Way Frontage Roads Two-Way Frontage Roads
<30 200 200
35 250 300
40 305 360
45 360 435
>50 425 510
Desirable Spacing between Freeway Exit Ramps and Driveways**
Total Volume
(Frontage Road + Ramp)
(vph)
Driveway or Side Street Volume
(vph)
Spacing
(feet)
Number of Weaving Lanes
2 3 4
< 2500 < 250 460 460 560
> 250 520 460 560
> 750 790 460 560
> 1000 1000 460 560
>2500 < 250 920 460 560
> 250 950 460 560
> 750 1000 600 690
> 1000 1000 1000 1000
* Adopted July 2001 City of Georgetown Driveway Spacing Study based on AASHTO (American Association of
State Highway and Transportation Officials) sight distance standards.
** City of Georgetown, Access Management Policy prepared by HDR, December 2003
Housing Diversity Developments may reduce the paved width on Residential Local Streets to 26 feet and to
30 feet on Residential Collector Streets if only one parking lane is allowed.
*** For 2 Lane Roadways Only
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Chapter 13 Infrastructure and Public Improvements
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Section 13.06 Water and Wastewater Standards
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13.06.030 Sanitary Sewer System
A. Sanitary Sewer System Required
Subdividers shall be responsible for providing an approved public sanitary sewer system,
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, throughout the entire subdivision such that all lots,
parcels, or tracts of land will be served by either an Onsite Sanitary Sewer Facility (Septic System)
or by a public wastewater collection system, as provided in this Section:
1. Where an approved public sanitary sewer collection main or outfall line is less than one‐half
mile away from the property boundary and connection to the system is both technically
possible and permissible by the City or authorized provider of the centralized wastewater
services, the subdivider shall be required to install a public wastewater collection system and
shall bear the cost of connecting the subdivision to such existing wastewater collection
system.
2. Where an approved public wastewater collection main or outfall line is more than one‐half
mile away from the property boundary, and where the extension of a sanitary sewer
collection main or outfall lines is scheduled in the City’s Capital Improvements Plan to be
completed to a point within one‐half mile away from the property boundary within five
years from the date of the Preliminary Plat approval, the subdivider shall be required to
install a public wastewater collection system and shall bear the cost of connecting the
subdivision to such existing wastewater collection system
3. Where an approved public wastewater collection main or outfall line is more than one‐ half
mile away from the property boundary, and where the extension of a sanitary sewer
collection main or outfall lines is not scheduled in the City’s Capital Improvements Plan to
be completed to a point within one‐half mile away from the property boundary within five
years from the date of the Preliminary Plat approval, the subdivider may install Onsite
Sanitary Sewer Facilities to serve each lot.
4. Under extraordinary circumstances (e.g., topography), the City may allow a subdivider to
attempt to demonstrate that the installation of a public wastewater collection system is, on a
per unit, cost‐benefit basis, not technically feasible and cost prohibitive as compared to an
Onsite Sewer System (Septic System) and an Onsite Sewer Facility (Septic System) should
service the property(ies), rather than a public wastewater collection system. The Georgetown
Utility System Advisory BoardCity Council shall consider the subdivider’s analysis and
make a recommendation with regard to same for final determination by the City Council.
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Chapter 16 Definitions
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Section 16.02 Definitions
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WorkforceAttainable Housing. As used in this Code, the residential dwelling units in Workforce
Housing Diversity Developments at are available for those whose incomes are less than or equal to 80%
of the area median family income, as defined by the Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) for the Austin‐Round Rock‐San Marcos Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA).
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Unified Development Code Advisory Committee
August 4, 2015
SUBJECT:
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
NA
SUBMITTED BY:
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