HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_HAB_06.18.2014Notice of Meeting for the
Housing Advisory Board
of the City of Georgetown
June 18, 2014 at 3:30 PM
at 103 W. 7th Street, Georgetown, TX 78626; Convention & Visitors Bureau
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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 Consideration and possible action to approve minutes from the June 11, 2014 meeting.
B Discussion and possible action to approve home repairs for 211 W. 11th Street. –Jennifer C. Bills,
Housing Coordinator
C Discussion and possible action of multifamily site development standards, review process and
possible incentives for affordable units.--Jennifer C. Bills, Housing Coordinator
D Discussion and possible action to offer fee waivers to incentivize workforce housing
development.--Jennifer C. Bills, Housing Coordinator
E Discussion and possible action to create a format and outline for the August 26, 2014 presentation
at City Council Workshop.--Jennifer C. Bills, Housing Coordinator
F Reminder of the next regular meeting date of July 16, 2014.
Adjournment
CERTIFICATE OF POSTING
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 __________________, 2014, at __________, and remained so
posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
____________________________________
Jessica Brettle, City Secretary
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Consideration and possible action to approve minutes from the June 11, 2014 meeting.
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
SUBMITTED BY:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Draft Housing Advisory Board Minutes_June 11, 2014 Cover Memo
Housing Advisory Board Minutes, June 11, 2014 1
City of Georgetown
Housing Advisory Board
Minutes
June 11, 2014 at 3:30 p.m.
Convention & Visitors Bureau
103 W. 7th Street, Georgetown, Texas 78626
Members present: Brenda Baxter, Brad Curlee, Walt Doering, Lawrence Gambone, John Gavurnik,
Harry Nelson, Monica Williamson, Clay Woodard,
Members absent: Joe Ruiz
Staff present: Jennifer C. Bills, Housing Coordinator, Tammy Glanville, Recording Secretary
This is a regular meeting of the Housing Advisory Board of the City of Georgetown. The Board,
appointed by the Mayor and the City Council, makes recommendations to the City Council on
affordable housing matters.
Regular Session - To begin no earlier than 3:30 p.m.
The meeting was called to order at 3:38 by Chair Woodard.
Agenda
A. Consideration and possible action to approve minutes from the May 21, 2014 meeting.
Motion by Gavurnik to approve the minutes from the May 21, 2014 Housing Advisory
Board meeting. Second by Doering. Approved. (8-0)
B. Discussion and possible action to recommend fee waivers for affordable multifamily
development. –Jennifer C. Bills, Housing Coordinator.
The Board and staff discussed city development fees and recommendations for
incentives.
The Board and staff discussed recommending to City Council if upcoming fee reviews
are considered to also look at the timing and how these fees are calculated specifically
for multi-family.
Discussion about setting criteria’s for expediting unique affordable housing projects for
developers. The Board agreed to setting a 15 year affordable period for units given
incentives.
Staff recommended setting percentage of fees waived from New Commercial
Construction, Commercial Plan Review, Fire Review, and Residential Water and Sewer
Housing Advisory Board Minutes, June 11, 2014 2
Engineering and Inspection to be double the amount of the percentage of affordable
units provided, up to 50% of the fees.
10% of units affordable to 80% of AMI or less = 20% of review fees waived.
20% of units affordable to 80% of AMI or less = 40% of review fees waived.
Board is concerned if these percentages are going to change the decision of a developer
or whether not modification of site development standards would provide enough cost
savings to incentivize affordable housing for developers.
The Board questioned why impact fees are not considered economic development.
Bills explained impact fees cannot be waived for any reason other than economic
development per the City Charter. City Council does not consider affordable housing
an economic development activity or a factor of economic development.
Board suggested including the following items in the presentation to City Council.
• Include the Purpose of the Housing Advisory Board.
• Ask City Council to help HAB accomplish our goal to close the deficit of the
1,069 units we have in workforce housing.
• Mention two separate developers both agreed dealing with the City of
Georgetown is more expensive than developing in other neighboring markets.
• Include graph from the Housing Element showing employee’s hourly wages.
• Statement indicating we are not reducing building standards or code.
• Define site development and what it includes, i.e. landscaping, parking
• Definition or explanation of fees.
• Statement “If you work in Georgetown you have the option to live in affordable
housing in Georgetown”.
C. Reminder of the next meeting date of June 18, 2014. – Jennifer C. Bills, Housing
Coordinator
D. Adjournment.
Meeting adjourned at 4:57 p.m.
__________________________________ _______________________________________
Approved, Clay Woodard, Chair Attest, Lawrence Gambone, Secretary
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Discussion and possible action to approve home repairs for 211 W. 11th Street. –Jennifer C. Bills,
Housing Coordinator
ITEM SUMMARY:
No New Information is available at this time.
Background:
The City of Georgetown offers a Home Repair Program to fund repairs for low-income residents
of owner-occupied housing. At the February 11, 2014 City Council Workshop, staff updated
Council on the program requirements and activities of the program. Staff also asked for Council
feedback on the requirements of the program, which prompted some changes to the requirements
and guidelines.
Main Changes:
Income requirements changed from below 80% of Area Median Income (AMI) to 60% of
AMI.
A minimum of two years of ownership and occupancy must be established before applying.
For repairs over $10,000:
The applicant must agree to a lien being place against the property for the value of the
repairs.
Eligible applications will be forwarded to the Housing Advisory Board for review and
approval.
The primary requirement for eligibility are:
The house on the application must be owner-occupied and in the Georgetown city limits.
The total household income (all residents of the home over 18 years of age) must meet the
income requirements.
Property taxes cannot be outstanding on the property.
The new application and requirements are attached for review (Attachment 1).
Repairs for 211 W. 11th Street
The home at 211 W. 15th Street (Attachment 2) has open code enforcement violations that must be
addressed. The property owner has been before municipal court already and has a court date of
June 23, 2014, to show progress in resolving the violations.
The home in is within the Downtown Overlay District, which requires approval of materials and
paint colors on any structure within the district. The code violations are due to the removal of
siding and windows without replacement. The property owner started renovations in 2006, making
an application for and receiving a Certificate of Design Compliance to replace the siding and
windows. The owner began the renovations, but ran into financial difficulties, and the structure has
been covered only in Tyvek Home Wrap since 2006 (Attachment 4). That CDC has since expired
and concurrent with the Home Repair application, staff is reviewing a new CDC request. We
cannot solicit specific materials bids until the CDC has been approved, specifying windows and
siding styles.
According to the Williamson Central Appraisal District, the property was built in 1947, with
additions in 1999 and 2009. The total assessed value of the structure and land is $82,052 for 2014.
(Attachment 3).
Preliminary estimates:
Approximately 20 windows, custom ordered (Attachment 5).
Option 1: Anderson 100 Series, Approximately $4,675, uninstalled price.
These windows come in a variety of colors, with a wider frame that resembles a wood
exterior.
Option 2: Ply Gem 500 Series: Approximately $2,800, uninstalled price.
These windows come in a couple of color options, but have a narrower, more modern
frame. The look may be able to be mitigated through the addition of trim or screens
over the window.
Siding:
HardiePlank Lap siding: Approximately $5,000, uninstalled (staff estimate).
The property owner is in the construction industry and may be able to install some of materials
himself. If not, assuming that labor for installation is roughly the same cost of the materials the
total cost of repairs installed by a contractor are:
Option 1: Windows - $9,350 + siding - $10,000.
Total: $19,350
Option 2: Windows - $5,600 + siding - $10,000
Total: $15,600
The board can take action to approve one of these options or request that the item comeback to the
board when materials are selected and estimates are available for materials and labor.
If the repairs are not approved for participation in the Home Repair Program, the case will be
referred back to the Code Enforcement Department to continue enforcement until repairs are
completed by the property owner.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The budget for the current fiscal year is $40,000, which was increased from $25,000 in previous
fiscal years. To date, none of the budgeted funds have been spend or allocated to any eligible
projects.
SUBMITTED BY:
Jennifer Bills, Housing Coordinator
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Attachment 1: Home Repair Application and Guildelines Backup Material
Attachment 2: Location Map Backup Material
Attachment 3: WCAD Datasheet Backup Material
Attachment 4: Site Pictures Backup Material
Attachment 5: Estimates Backup Material
City of Georgetown
Home Repair Program Guidelines
CITY OF GEORGETOWN
HOME REPAIR PROGRAM
GUIDELINES
1. Residents of the City of Georgetown (must live within the city limits) are to fill out an
application and to be interviewed by the City of Georgetown for eligibility.
a. Income eligibility is defined as low‐income households at 60% of the Area Median
Income (see income limits below). A household is defined as anyone that resides in the
house. Household income is the total income of everyone in the household that is 18
years or older. Proof of income must be submitted.
b. The home on the application must be owner occupied (person who lives there owns
the home) and the applicant must be the homeowner(s). Property taxes must not be
outstanding on the property, or the owner must be enrolled in a program with the Tax
Assessor office. Additionally, a minimum of two years of ownership and occupancy of
the home must be maintained for the house to be eligible. Proof of identification,
ownership and payment of property taxes must be submitted.
c. For repairs of less than $10,000 in value: The applicant must be willing to agree to
reimburse the City for cost expended on their behalf if they place their house on the
market within two years of the date repairs are initiated.
For repairs of $10,000 or more, the applicant will have lien placed against the property
for the value of the repairs. A lien is a charge that is recorded with the Williamson
County Clerk’s office and is associated with the title to the property. When the house is
sold, or the deed transferred, the amount charged will be owed to the City.
2. Once the City reviews and approves the initial application, staff will inspect the home to
determine a list of repair priorities. With this list, the applicant will solicit three (3) bids for
the requested work and submit them to the City.
3. If the estimates are $10,000 or more, the application will be forwarded to the Housing
Advisory Board for review and will determine approval or denial of repairs.
a. In the review, the Board will examine current building and property maintenance
violations, the potential costs that would result from code enforcement, legal action
associated with eviction and demolition versus the cost of repairs.
4. For estimates less than $10,000, City staff will review the project costs and determine if
repairs can be funded.
5. Some repairs may be conducted by volunteer contractors and workers authorized by the
Home Repair Program, as available.
City of Georgetown
Home Repair Program Guidelines
6. The City will send a letter to the applicant either approving or denying the project. Once
the homeowner agrees to the approved repairs, the City will contact the selected contractor.
7. The City will contract with the lowest acceptable bidder for the work.
8. Once completed, the contractor will submit to the City itemized invoices for all completed
work. The City will then pay the invoice directly to the contractor.
9. City permits shall be obtained for all projects that require permitting. Permit fees for
approved projects shall be waived.
10. The City will take pictures of the property prior to work, as well as upon completion.
2014 Income Limits
Number of
Persons in
Household
Annual
Income before
taxes (60%
AMI)
Monthly
Income Limit
before taxes
1 $31,680 $2,640
2 $36,180 $3,015
3 $40,725 $3,394
4 $45,225 $3,769
5 $48,855 $4,071
6 $52,455 $4,371
7 $56,100 $4,675
8 $59,700 $4,975
*Household income is the total income of everyone in the
household that is 18 years or older. Proof of income must be
submitted for all occupants.
Home Repair Program Application
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CITY OF GEORGETOWN
HOME REPAIR PROGRAM
HOMEOWNER APPLICATION
Date:
All information provided within this application is intended to be voluntary and confidential. Additional
information provided by the homeowner may be attached to this page.
Homeowner Name: Age of Home:
Address:
Telephone Number: Cell Phone:
E‐mail address:
Number of occupants living in the house:
(List Relationship, i.e. child, sibling, roommate, etc. in the box below)
Occupant Name and Relationship Age Income
Disabilities:
Occupation:
Income of all occupants of the house (before taxes):
Monthly: or Annually:
Home Repair Program Application
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Home Repair Needs:
Is this in response to a code enforcement violation? Yes No
Code Enforcement officer contact:
I/We understand that this is an application process only and that the requested repairs may not be made
(1) eligibility requirements are not met (2) other homes have greater need for repairs and/or (3) there is
not enough money in the program to make all repairs requested.
Homeowner Signature
ITEMS TO SUBMIT WITH THIS APPLICATION
Proof of ownership of home (deed, tax bill)
Copy of ID (driver’s license, social security card, etc.)
Proof of income (pay stubs, Income Tax Return)
Any supporting documentation for repairs requested (pictures, etc.) optional
Return this application by mail:
Downtown & Community Services
C/O Jennifer C. Bills
PO Box 409
Georgetown, TX 78627
Or in person:
Planning Department front desk
Georgetown Municipal Complex
300‐1 Industrial Ave.
Georgetown, TX 78626
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211 W. 11 th Streetfootprint
Parcels
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Local Commercial
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SPTB Description Area Market Ag Value
Type ValueEff YearAreaDescriptionYear Built
Bedrooms
2013 2012 2011 2010
Land Segments
Sales
Situs Address
211 11TH ST W
GEORGETOWN, TX 78626
FlooringRoofInteriorExteriorFoundationConstruction
Current Owner Legal Description Exemptions Market
POPE, ROBERT KREGG (O447147)
211 W 11TH ST
GEORGETOWN,TX 78626-5817
LOST ADDITION, BLOCK 64(PT), ACRES .12 HS
Entities
CGT, GWI, RFM, SGT, T03
82,052
Assessed
82,052
History Information
Building Attributes
1.0 1947
Improvements
Imp HS
Imp NHS
Land HS
Land NHS
Ag Mkt
Ag Use
Tim Mkt
Tim Use
HS Cap
$35,530
Assessed
$0
$40,771
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$76,301
$33,172
$0
$39,203
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
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$72,375
$41,485
$0
$39,203
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
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$80,688
$56,902
$0
$17,380
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
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$74,282
Date Volume Page Seller Name
Heat/AC Baths Fireplace Year Built Rooms
PB AS PA GBL TL
ANDERSON JOHN SR ESTATE 964180208/07/1996
$38,537 ResidentialR
$22,80819811947928Main AreaMA
$4921981 78Open PorchOP
$13,64119811999555Second FloorMA2
$1,500 80Out BldgOB
$962009200944BalconyBL
043,5150.12000ResidentialA1
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2014 05/16/2014Williamson Central Appraisal District
Front of 211 W. 11th Street (south face).
Rock Street facing (west face).
Rear of house (north face).
Side house (east face).
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Discussion and possible action of multifamily site development standards, review process and
possible incentives for affordable units.--Jennifer C. Bills, Housing Coordinator
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
SUBMITTED BY:
Jennifer Bills, Housing Coordinator
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
New Multifamily Standards Backup Material
Standards approved and/or existing multifamily Backup Material
Ordinance Number: ___________________ Ordinance Exhibit A
Description: Multifamily UDC Amendments Page 1 of 18
Chapter 4 Zoning Districts
Section 4.01 Establishment of Zoning Districts
Table 4.01.010 Zoning Districts
Residential Zoning Districts
RE Residential Estate
RL Residential Low Density
RS Residential Single-Family
TF Two Family
TH Townhouse
MF Multifamily
MF-1 Low Density Multifamily
MF-2 High Density Multifamily
MH Manufactured Housing
Non-Residential Zoning Districts
CN Neighborhood Commercial
C-1 Local Commercial
C-3 General Commercial
OF Office
IN Industrial
Special Purpose Zoning Districts
AG Agriculture
BP Business Park
PF Public Facilities
PUD Planned Unit Development
Mixed-Use Zoning Districts
MU-DT Mixed Use Downtown
MU Mixed Use
Overlay Zoning Districts
SP Special Area Plan Overlay
D Downtown Overlay
OT Old Town Overlay
H Historic Overlay
CVP Courthouse View Protection Overlay
G Gateway Overlay
Special Development Types
(Apply to more than one District)
- Residential Housing Diversity
- Conservation Subdivision
Section 4.04 Zoning District Purpose Statements
4.04.010 Residential Districts
E. Townhouse District (TH)
The Townhouse District (TH) is intended for townhouse and two-family dwellings 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 may shall be located on a single lot or multiple individual lots,
provided that the provisions of this Chapter are met.
* For Uses allowed in the TH District, see Chapter 5
* For Lot and Design Standards, see Section 6.03
Ordinance Number: ___________________ Ordinance Exhibit A
Description: Multifamily UDC Amendments Page 2 of 18
F. Multifamily District (MF)
The Multifamily District (MF) is intended for multifamily residential development, such as
apartments, townhouses, and associated uses. The MF District is appropriate in areas
designated on the Future Land Use Plan for higher density and mixed-use and may be located
along major thoroughfares. The MF District is appropriate adjacent to both Residential and
Non-Residential Districts.
* For Uses allowed in the MF District, see Chapter 5
* For Lot and Design Standards, see Section 6.03
F. Low Density Multifamily District (MF-1)
The Low Density Multifamily District (MF-1) is intended for attached and detached multifamily
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 multifamily or commercial districts.
* For Uses allowed in the MF-1 District, see Chapter 5
* For Lot and Design Standards, see Section 6.03
G. High Density Multifamily District (MF-2)
The High Density Multifamily 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 one of the Mixed-Use categories. 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.
* For Uses allowed in the MF-2 District, see Chapter 5
* For Lot and Design Standards, see Section 6.03
H. Manufactured Housing District (MH)
Ordinance Number: ___________________ Ordinance Exhibit A
Description: Multifamily UDC Amendments Page 3 of 18
Chapter 5 Zoning Use Regulations
Section 5.02 Residential Uses
Table 5.02.010 Residential Uses
Specific Use AG RE RL RS TF
TH MF
MF
1
MF
2
MH
CN C1 C3 OF
BP
IN PF
MU
D
T
MU
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Household Living
Single-family, Detached P P P P P ---------- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P
Single-family, Attached -- -- -- L P P -------- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- A
Two-family -- -- -- -- P P -------- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Townhouse -- -- -- -- -- P P ------ --P --P ---- -- -- -- S
Multifamily, Detached Dwelling Units ------------P --------------------
Apartment Multifamily, Attached Dwelling
Units -- -- -- -- -- --P P P -- --P S P 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 -- -- L E F
Group Living
Group Home (6 residents or less) P P P P P P -------- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P
Group Home (7 to 15 residents) -- -- -- -- -- --P P P -- P P -- -- -- -- -- S
Group Home (16 residents or more) -- -- -- -- -- --S S S -- P P -- -- -- -- S --
Assisted Living -- -- -- -- -- --P S P -- P P P -- -- -- -- S
Nursing or Convalescent Home -- -- -- -- -- --P S P -- P P P -- -- -- ----
Hospice Facility S S S S S S P S P -- P P P -- -- -- -- S
Orphanage P -- -- -- -- --P S P -- -- -- -- -- -- -- S --
Student Housing -- -- -- -- -- --S S S -- -- S -- -- -- -- -- --
Rooming or Boarding House -- -- -- S -- --P P P -- -- P -- -- -- -- -- S
Halfway House S S S S S S S S S S -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
5.02.020 Residential Use Limitations
E. Multifamily, Attached Dwelling Units
1. Attached multifamily 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 multifamily dwelling
units as designated in Table 5.02.010 and is subject to the following conditions:
a. The location and context of the attached multifamily 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 multifamily 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 multifamily development is proposed. Side and rear setbacks for attached
Ordinance Number: ___________________ Ordinance Exhibit A
Description: Multifamily UDC Amendments Page 4 of 18
multifamily 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 multifamily development is proposed.
e. A minimum building separation of 15 feet shall be provided between all buildings on the
site.
f. Attached multifamily 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.
g. Attached multifamily 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. Multifamily 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.
F. Home-Based Businesses
Ordinance Number: ___________________ Ordinance Exhibit A
Description: Multifamily UDC Amendments Page 5 of 18
Section 5.03 Civic Uses
Table 5.03.010 Civic Uses
Specific Use AG RE RL RS TF
TH MF
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 -- -- -- L -- A
School, Middle L S S S S S S S S -- L L L -- -- -- L -- 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 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- L B
Day Care, Group S S S S S S L L L L L L L L L -- -- L B
Day Care, Commercial -- -- -- -- -- --L 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 S -- L L L -- -- -- L S 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 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
Medical and Institutional Facilities
Hospital -- -- -- -- -- ---------- -- P P -- -- -- P S
Hospital, Psychiatric -- -- -- -- -- ---------- -- -- S -- -- -- S S
Substance Abuse Treatment Facility -- -- -- -- -- ---------- -- -- S -- -- -- S --
Blood or Plasma Center -- -- -- -- -- ---------- -- P P -- -- -- -- S
Places of Worship
Religious Assembly Facilities L L L L L L L L L -- L L L L L -- L L A
Religious Assembly Facilities with
Columbaria L 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 L -- P P P P P P P P A
Neighborhood Amenity, Activity, or
Recreation Center L 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 L A
Public Park, Regional L -- -- -- -- ---------- -- L L -- -- -- L -- A
Golf Course L L L L L L L L L -- -- -- -- -- -- -- L -- A
Cemetery, Columbaria, Mausoleum or
Memorial Park S -- -- S -- ---------- -- -- S -- -- S S -- A
Ordinance Number: ___________________ Ordinance Exhibit A
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Section 5.04 Commercial Uses
Table 5.04.010 Commercial Uses
Specific Use AG RE RL RS TF
TH MF
MF
1
MF
2
MH
CN C1 C3 OF
BP
IN PF
MU
D
T
MU
No
t
e
s
Overnight Accommodations
Bed and Breakfast S S S S S S S S S -- L L -- -- -- -- -- L B
Bed and Breakfast with Events S S S S S S S S S -- L L -- -- -- -- -- L B, C
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 E, A
Restaurant, Drive-through -- -- -- -- -- ---------- S L P -- L -- -- S E, A
Bar, Tavern or Pub -- -- -- -- -- ---------- S L L -- -- -- -- S F, A
Dance Hall or Nightclub -- -- -- -- -- ---------- -- 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
Entertainment and Recreation
Live Music or Entertainment -- -- -- -- -- ---------- -- L L -- -- -- -- L H
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
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
Urgent Care Facility -- -- -- -- -- ---------- -- L P -- -- -- -- S K, A
Professional and Business Offices
General Office -- -- -- S -- ---------- L L P P P P -- L K, A
Integrated Office Center -- -- -- -- -- ---------- -- L P S P P -- L K, A
Data Center -- -- -- -- -- ---------- -- -- L L P P -- -- L
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Table 5.04.010 Commercial Uses (cont’d.)
Specific Use AG RE RL RS
TF
TH MF
MF
1
MF
2
MH
CN C1 C3 OF
BP
IN PF
MU
D
T
MU
No
t
e
s
Consumer Retail Sales and Services
General Retail -- -- -- -- -- ---------- L L P -- L -- -- L M, A
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 N, A
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
Veterinary Clinic, Indoor Pens Only P -- -- -- -- ---------- -- L P -- -- -- -- P A
Veterinary Clinic, Indoor or Outdoor Pens P -- -- -- -- ---------- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Self Storage, Indoor -- -- -- -- -- ---------- -- -- L -- -- P -- -- Q
Self Storage, Outdoor -- -- -- -- -- ---------- -- -- L -- -- L -- -- Q
Commercial Sales and Services
Commercial Document Storage -- -- -- -- -- ---------- -- -- -- P P P -- --
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 -- --
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Table 5.04.010 Commercial Uses (cont’d.)
Specific Use AG RE RL RS TF
TH MF
MF
1
MF
2
MH
CN C1 C3 OF
BP
IN PF
MU
D
T
MU
No
t
e
s
Automotive Sales and Services
Automobile Sales, Rental or Leasing
Facility -- -- -- -- -- ---------- -- -- S -- -- P -- -- S
Automobile Parts and Accessories Sales,
Indoor -- -- -- -- -- ---------- -- L P -- -- -- -- -- A
Automobile Parts and Accessories Sales,
Outdoor -- -- -- -- -- ---------- -- -- S -- -- P -- --
Automobile Repair and Service, Limited -- -- -- -- -- ---------- -- -- P -- -- P -- --
Automobile Repair and Service, General -- -- -- -- -- ---------- -- -- S -- -- P -- -- T
Fuel Sales -- -- -- -- -- ---------- -- L P -- S P -- -- U
Car Wash -- -- -- -- -- ---------- -- L P -- S P -- -- V
Recreational Vehicle Sales, Rental or
Service -- -- -- -- -- ---------- -- -- S -- -- P -- --
Towing Services and Impound Lots -- -- -- -- -- ---------- -- -- -- -- -- P -- --
Section 5.05 Transportation and Utility Uses
Table 5.05.010 Transportation and Utility Uses
Specific Use AG RE RL RS
TF
TH MF
MF
1
MF
2
MH
CN C1 C3 OF
BP
IN PF
MU
D
T
MU
No
t
e
s
Airport S -- -- -- -- ---------- -- -- -- -- -- S S --
Heliport -- -- -- -- -- ---------- -- -- L L L L L L A
Bus Barn -- -- -- -- -- ---------- -- -- S -- -- P P --
Parking Lot, Off-Site -- -- -- -- -- ---------- -- P P P P P P P
Parking Lot, Commercial -- -- -- -- -- ---------- -- P P P P P -- P
Park-n-Ride Facility -- -- -- -- -- ---------- P P P P P P P P
Private Transport Service Dispatch
Facility -- -- -- -- -- ---------- -- S P -- -- P -- S
Rail or Transit Yard -- -- -- -- -- ---------- -- -- -- -- -- P -- --
Transit Passenger Terminal -- -- -- -- -- ---------- -- -- P -- -- P P P
Utility Services, Minor P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
Utility Services, Intermediate L L L L L L L L L L L P P P P P P L B
Utility Services, Major -- -- -- -- -- ---------- -- P P P P P P --
Wireless Transmission Facility, 40' or
less L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L 5.10
Wireless Transmission Facility, over 40' -- -- -- -- -- ---------- -- -- S -- -- S S -- 5.10
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Section 5.06 Industrial Uses
Table 5.06.010 Industrial Uses
Specific Use AG RE RL RS TF
TH MF
MF
1
MF
2
MH
CN C1 C3 OF
BP
IN PF
MU
D
T
MU
No
t
e
s
Contractor Services, Limited -- -- -- -- -- ---------- -- -- -- -- P P -- --
Contractor Services, General -- -- -- -- -- ---------- -- -- -- -- -- P -- --
Movie Production -- -- -- -- -- ---------- -- -- -- -- P P -- --
Printing and Publishing -- -- -- -- -- ---------- -- -- -- -- P P -- --
Office/Warehouse -- -- -- -- -- ---------- -- -- -- -- P P -- --
Research, Testing and Development Lab -- -- -- -- -- ---------- -- -- -- -- P P -- --
Manufacturing, Processing and
Assembly, Limited -- -- -- -- -- ---------- -- -- -- -- P P -- --
Manufacturing, Processing and
Assembly, General -- -- -- -- -- ---------- -- -- -- -- -- P -- --
Warehousing and Distribution, Limited -- -- -- -- -- ---------- -- -- -- -- S P -- --
Warehousing and Distribution, General -- -- -- -- -- ---------- -- -- -- -- -- P -- --
Truck Terminal -- -- -- -- -- ---------- -- -- -- -- -- P -- --
Lumber Yard -- -- -- -- -- ---------- -- -- S -- -- P -- --
Dry Cleaning or Laundry Plant -- -- -- -- -- ---------- -- -- -- -- -- P -- --
Asphalt or Concrete Batch Plant -- -- -- -- -- ---------- -- -- -- -- -- P -- --
Resource Extraction S -- -- -- -- ---------- -- -- -- -- -- S -- --
Oil Refinery and Distribution -- -- -- -- -- ---------- -- -- -- -- -- S -- --
Recycling Collection Center -- -- -- -- -- ---------- -- -- -- -- -- P -- --
Waste Related Uses -- -- -- -- -- ---------- -- -- -- -- -- S -- --
Wrecking, Scrap or Salvage Yard -- -- -- -- -- ---------- -- -- -- -- -- S -- --
Section 5.07 Agricultural Uses
Table 5.07.010 Agricultural Uses
Specific Use AG RE RL RS
TF
TH MF
MF
1
MF
2
MH
CN C1 C3 OF
BP
IN PF
MU
D
T
MU
No
t
e
s
Farm Stand P -- -- -- -- ---------- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Petting Zoo P -- -- -- -- ---------- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Animal Husbandry P -- -- -- -- ---------- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Dairy S -- -- -- -- ---------- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Commercial Feed Lot S -- -- -- -- ---------- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Meat Market P -- -- -- -- ---------- -- S S -- -- P -- --
Aquaculture P -- -- -- -- ---------- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Horticulture P -- -- -- -- ---------- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Vineyard P -- -- -- -- ---------- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Taxidermist P -- -- -- -- ---------- -- -- -- -- -- P -- --
Public Stable, Riding Academy P -- -- -- -- ---------- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
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Section 5.08 Temporary Uses
Table 5.08.010 Temporary Uses
Temporary Use AG RE RL RS
TF
TH MF
MF
1
MF
2
MH
CN C1 C3 OF
BP
IN PF
MU
D
T
MU
No
t
e
s
Seasonal Product Sales L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L A
Farmer's Market, Temporary L -- -- -- -- --L L L L L L L L L L L L L A
Mobile or Outdoor Food Vendor -- -- -- -- -- ---------- -- -- L -- L L L L L A
Business Offices, Temporary -- -- -- -- -- --L L L L L L L L L L L L L B
Concrete Products, Temporary L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L C
Construction Field Office L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L D
Construction Staging, Off-site L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L -- L E
Parking Lot, Temporary L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L F
Portable Classrooms L L L L L L L L L -- L L L -- -- -- L -- L G
Residential Sales Offices/Model Homes L L L L L L -------- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- L H
All Other Uses as Determined by the
Director L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L I
Chapter 6 Residential and Agriculture Zoning Districts: Lot, Dimensional
and Design Standards
Section 6.03 Development Standards
6.03.070 TH – Townhouse District
The Townhouse District (TH) is intended for townhouse and two-family dwellings 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 may shall be located on a single lot or multiple individual lots, provided
that the provisions of this Chapter are met. More than one principal structure may be located on a
single lot, with a maximum of six units per structure. A townhouse row shall not include more than six
connected units.
Townhouse development constructed in a Non-Residential District shall comply with the minimum
setbacks, building heights, and impervious cover of the non-residential districts. All other lot and
dimensional standards of the TH District, as noted in the table below, shall be met, in addition to
residential design standards numbers 1 – 4 in subsection “C” of this Section. Dimension
Interpretations and Exceptions in Section 6.05 and applicable Site Design standards located in
Section 6.06 shall apply to such development.
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A. Lot and Dimensional Standards
TH – Townhouse
Overall Lot Size, minimum square feet 6,000
Townhouse Lot Size, minimum square feet 2,000
Dwelling Units per Structure Row, max. 6
Overall Lot Width, minimum feet 66
Townhouse Lot Width, minimum feet 22
Front Setback, minimum feet 15
Non-Shared Wall Side Setback, minimum feet 10
Interior Shared Wall Side Setback, minimum feet 0
Rear Setback, minimum feet 15
Building Height, maximum feet 4035
Accessory Building Height, maximum feet 15
Impervious Cover, maximum % See Section 11.02
B. Allowed Uses
1. Townhouse (on one lot or multiple individual lots).
2. Two-family.
32. Single-family, Attached (provided that the requirements in Section 6.03.070.C.6 are met).
43. Those residential uses identified in the Use Tables in Chapter 5 of this Code as allowable in
the TH District.
54. Those non-residential uses identified in the Use Tables in Chapter 5 of this Code as allowed
in the TH District.
65. Those accessory uses identified in Section 5.01.020.E of this Code that may be compatible
with the primary uses allowed in the TH District.
C. Residential Design Standards
1. Required Setbacks
a. Except as otherwise provided herein, the minimum front setback shall be 15 feet. A
minimum front setback of 5 10 feet is permissible with approved rear access or parking
in the rear setback with approved rear access when off-street parking access is limited
to the rear of the property.
c. A minimum building separation of 10 feet is required between all townhouse structures
located on a single lot.
4. Common Recreation Amenity Area
Common Recreation Amenity Areas are required for townhouse development in the TH
District in accordance with Section 6.06.040020.
6.03.080 MF – Multi-family District
The Multifamily District (MF) is intended for Multi-family residential development, such as apartments,
townhouses, and associated uses. The MF District is appropriate in areas designated on the Future
Land Use Plan for higher density and mixed-use and may be located along major thoroughfares. The
MF District is appropriate adjacent to both Residential and Non-Residential Districts. More than one
(1) principal structure may be erected on a single lot in the MF District.
Multifamily units constructed in a Non-Residential District shall comply with the standards of the
particular Non-Residential District, not the standards of the MF District. However, all design standards
of this Section shall apply in addition to such standards of the Non-Residential District, where the
more stringent provision shall apply. In addition, Dimensional Interpretations and Exceptions in
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Section 6.05 and applicable Site Design standards located in Section 6.06 shall apply to such
development.
A. Lot and Dimensional Standards
MF – Multifamily
Lot Size, minimum square feet 12,000
Townhouse Lot Size, minimum square feet 2,000
Units per acre, maximum 24
Apartment Units per Structure, maximum 24
Townhouse Units per structure, max. 6
Lot Width, minimum feet 40
Townhouse Lot Width, minimum feet 22
Front Setback, minimum feet 20
Side Setback, minimum feet 20
Interior Side Setback or a Townhouse, minimum feet 0
Rear Setback, minimum feet 20
Building Height, minimum feet 60
Accessory Building Height, max. feet 15
Impervious Cover, maximum % See Section 11.02
B. Allowed Uses
1. Multifamily.
2. Townhouse (on one lot or multiple lots).
3. Those residential uses identified in the Use Tables in Chapter 5 of this Code as allowable in
the MF District.
4. Those non-residential uses identified in the Use Tables in Chapter 5 of this Code as allowed
in the MF District.
5. Those accessory uses identified in Section 5.01.020.E of this Code that may be compatible
with the primary uses allowed in the MF District.
C. Residential Design Standards
The design standards below apply to all dwellings in the MF District in addition to all Site Design
standards in Section 6.06.
1. Multifamily development shall comply with the Building and Site Design provisions of
Sections 7.04 and 7.05 of this Code.
2. A minimum building separation of 15 feet is required between all primary buildings on the
site.
3. A Low or Medium Bufferyard is required for the MF District adjacent to the AG (Low Level),
RE, RL and RS Districts. See Section 8.04.060 for Bufferyard requirements.
4. Common Recreation Areas are required for development in the MF District in accordance
with Section 6.06.020.
D. Non-Residential and Accessory Design Standards
1. Non-Residential and accessory uses shall meet all of the lot and dimensional standards of
the MF District, in addition to the provisions in Sections 6.05 and 6.06.
2. Non-Residential uses shall meet all requirements of Section 7.04 and 7.05.
3. Accessory uses shall also meet all the specific requirements of 6.06.010.
E. Other Requirements of This Chapter
1. Dimensional Interpretations and Exceptions, Section 6.05.
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2. Residential Site Design Standards, Section 6.06.
3. Common Recreation Area, Section 6.06.020.
6.03.080 MF-1 – Low Density Multifamily District
The Low Density Multifamily District (MF-1) is intended for attached and detached multifamily
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 multifamily or commercial districts.
A. Lot and Dimensional Standards
MF-1 – Low Density Multifamily
Lot Size, minimum square feet 12,000
Dwelling Units per Acre, maximum 14
Dwelling 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, maximum feet 15
Impervious Cover, maximum % See Section 11.02
B. Allowed Uses
1. Multifamily, Detached Dwelling Units.
2. Multifamily, Attached Dwelling Units.
3. Those residential uses identified in the Use Tables in Chapter 5 of this Code as allowable in
the MF-1 District.
4. Those non-residential uses identified in the Use Tables in Chapter 5 of this Code as allowed
in the MF-1 District.
5. Those accessory uses that may be compatible with the primary uses allowed in the MF-1
District per Section 5.01.020.E of this Code.
C. Residential Design Standards
The design standards below apply to all residential development in the MF-1 District in addition
to the provisions of Sections 6.05 and 6.06 of this Chapter.
1. All development within the MF-1 District shall also comply with the Building Design
standards of Section 7.04 and the Lighting Design standards of Section 7.05 of this Code.
2. A minimum building separation of 15 feet is required between all buildings on the site.
3. Landscape bufferyards are required between the MF-1 District and adjacent AG, RE, RL
and RS Districts. See Section 8.04.060 for Bufferyard requirements.
4. Common Amenity Areas are required for development in the MF-1 District in accordance
with Section 6.06.020.
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D. Non-Residential and Accessory Design Standards
1. Non-Residential and accessory uses shall meet all of the lot and dimensional standards of
the MF-1 District, in addition to the provisions in Sections 6.05 and 6.06.
2. Non-Residential uses shall meet all requirements of Section 7.04 and 7.05.
3. Accessory uses shall also meet all the specific requirements of 6.06.010.
E. Other Requirements of this Code
1. Dimensional Interpretations and Exceptions, Section 6.05
2. Accessory Structures and Recreation Areas, Section 6.06
3. Common Recreation Area, Section 6.06.020
4. Chapter 8, Tree Preservation, Landscaping, and Fencing
5. Chapter 9, Off-Street Parking and Loading
6.03.090 MF-2 – High Density Multifamily District
The High Density Multifamily 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.
A. Lot and Dimensional Standards
MF-2 – High Density Multifamily
Lot Size, minimum square feet 2 acres
Dwelling Units per acre, maximum 24
Dwelling 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, maximum feet 15
Impervious Cover, maximum % See Section 11.02
B. Allowed Uses
1. Multifamily, Attached Dwelling Units.
2. Those residential uses identified in the Use Tables in Chapter 5 of this Code as allowable in
the MF-2 District.
3. Those non-residential uses identified in the Use Tables in Chapter 5 of this Code as allowed
in the MF-2 District.
4. Those accessory uses that may be compatible with the primary uses allowed in the MF-2
District per Section 5.01.020.E of this Code.
C. Residential Design Standards
The design standards below apply to all residential development in the MF-2 District in addition
to the provisions of Sections 6.05 and 6.06 of this Chapter.
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1. All development within the MF-2 District shall also comply with the Building Design
standards of Section 7.04 and the Lighting Design standards of Section 7.05 of this Code.
2. A minimum building separation of 15 feet is required between all buildings on the site.
3. Landscape bufferyards are required between the MF-2 District and adjacent AG, RE, RL
and RS Districts. See Section 8.04.060 for Bufferyard requirements.
4. Common Amenity Areas are required for development in the MF-2 District in accordance
with Section 6.06.020.
D. Non-Residential and Accessory Design Standards
1. Non-Residential and accessory uses shall meet all of the lot and dimensional standards of
the MF-2 District, in addition to the provisions in Sections 6.05 and 6.06.
2. Non-Residential uses shall meet all requirements of Section 7.04 and 7.05.
3. Accessory uses shall also meet all the specific requirements of 6.06.010.
E. Other Requirements of this Code
1. Dimensional Interpretations and Exceptions, Section 6.05
2. Accessory Structures and Recreation Areas, Section 6.06
3. Common Recreation Area, Section 6.06.020
4. Chapter 8, Tree Preservation, Landscaping, and Fencing
5. Chapter 9, Off-Street Parking and Loading
6.03.090 6.03.100 MH – Manufactured Housing District
6.06.020 Common Recreation Amenity Area
A. Applicability
The provisions of this Section apply to:
1. Townhouses;
2. Attached or detached Mmultifamily structures development; or
3. Manufactured housing parks; and
4. Developments with one or more lots on which are placed Any development type where more
than ten (10) two (2) dwelling units are located on the same parcel.
B. Common Recreation Amenity Area Requirements
1. A minimum of 280 square feet per dwelling unit of an improved common Common recreation
amenity area shall be provided and/or improved by the developer. This recreation amenity
area is an in addition to any required parkland dedication or private open space
requirement.
2. The recreation amenity area shall be privately constructed, maintained and operated by the
developer, residents of the subdivision through an incorporated homeowners association or
property owners association, or the owner of the manufactured home lease community, and
the person or entity responsible for ownership, and maintenance,. and operational
Operational responsibilities shall be noted on the plat and/or on a separate instrument
recorded in the Official Records of Williamson County.
3. The required recreation area shall meet the basic needs of a local park, be approved by the
Director and shall include either subsection (a) or (b), below. When two areas are required,
they shall differ from one another.
a. At least two (2) of the following:
i. Children’s play areas;
ii. Picnic areas;
iii. Trails (walkways or bike trails);
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iv. Landscaped sitting areas; or
b. At least one (1) of the following:
i. Game court areas;
ii. Turf playing fields;
iii. Swimming pools;
iv. Recreational buildings.
3. Common amenity area(s), accessible to all residents, shall be provided at the following rate:
Number of Dwelling Units Minimum Number of Amenities
0-12 0
13-49 1
50-99 2
100-149 3
150-199 4
200 or more 5
4. The required amenity area(s) shall be selected from those listed below. Director approval
shall be required for any amenity types not listed. When more than one amenity is required,
they shall differ from one another.
a. Playground equipment - manufacturer must certify that it meets all commercial
recreational safety standards
b. Picnic areas – minimum of two (2) tables and two (2) cooking grills per 100 dwelling
units
c. Trails (walkways or bike trails) - at least the distance of the perimeter of the property
d. Landscaped sitting areas – minimum of one (1) bench per building either in an organized
grouping or dispersed throughout development
e. Fenced dog park - minimum size of 2,500 square feet with 25-foot minimum depth
f. Private fitness facility
g. Business center
h. Sport courts
i. Clubhouse – to include kitchen and social room for resident use
j. Swimming Pool
k. Laundry facility
l. After school center for children
m. Community garden – minimum 200 square feet
45. The common recreation amenity area shall be designed to adequately serve the number of
dwellings within the development, according to accepted City standards set by the Parks
and Recreation Department. All equipment and other improvements must be of commercial
quality and approved by the Director of Parks and Recreation.
56. At least 50% of the common recreation amenity area must be located outside of the 100-
year floodplain.
Chapter 7 Non-Residential Zoning Districts: Lot, Dimensional and Design
Standards
Section 7.03 Development Standards
7.03.010 General
B. In addition to the provisions of this Code identified in Section 7.03.010.A, all All Residential
development in a Non-Residential Zoning District shall comply with the lot, dimensional, and
Ordinance Number: ___________________ Ordinance Exhibit A
Description: Multifamily UDC Amendments Page 17 of 18
design standards of this Chapter. See Additionally, townhouse development shall be required to
meet the standards of Sections 6.03.070.C and 6.02.0206.03.080 for additional requirements.
See Section 5.02.020.E related to Special Use Permits for multifamily uses in a C-1, C-3, BP, or
MUDT district.
Chapter 8 Tree Preservation, Landscaping and Fencing
Section 8.04 Non-Residential Landscape Requirements
8.04.060 Bufferyards
Table 8.04.060 Bufferyard Level Required
Adjacent District
AG RE RL RS TF MH TH MF MF1 MF2 CN C1 C3 OF PF BP IN MUDT
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TH a a a a a b -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
MF a c c c c c -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
MF1 a c c c c c -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
MF2 a c c c c c -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
CN a a a a a a a a a a -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
C1 c c c c c c c c c c -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
C3 c c c c c c c c c c -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
OF c c c c c c c c c c -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
PF c c c c c c c c c c -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
BP c c c c c c c c c c -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
IN e e e e e e e e e e d d d d d -- -- d
MUDT a a a a a a -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
e. A High Level Bufferyard is required when a property zoned IN District develops adjacent to a
RE, RL, RS, TF, TH, or MF MF-1, or MF-2 District or when adjacent to an existing single-
family home in the AG District.
Chapter 11 Environmental Protection
Section 11.02 Impervious Cover
11.02.010 Impervious Cover Limitation
Table 11.02.010.B Impervious Cover (max. %) for Residential Zoning Districts
Residential Zoning Districts
AG RE RL RS TF TH MF MF1 MF2 MH
All properties 20 40 45 45 45 50 50 50 50 50
Chapter 16 Definitions
Section 16.02 Definitions
Apartment. A structure that contains four three or more dwelling units that share common walls, floors
or ceilings with one or more dwelling units. The land underneath the apartment structure is not divided
into separate lots. See also Multifamily, Attached Dwelling Units.
Duplex. A residential structure containing two (2) attached dwelling units which share common walls
and are designed exclusively for the use and occupancy of two families living independently of each
other. The land underneath the structure is not divided into separate lots. See also Two-family.
Ordinance Number: ___________________ Ordinance Exhibit A
Description: Multifamily UDC Amendments Page 18 of 18
Fourplex. A multifamily structure containing four (4) attached dwelling units which share common
walls and are designed exclusively for the use and occupancy of four families living independently of
each other. The land underneath the structure is not divided into separate lots. May also be referred to
as a quadraplex. See also Multifamily, Attached Dwelling Units.
Multifamily. A structure that contains two The use of a single lot or parcel for three or more dwelling
units that share common walls or floor/ceilings with one or more units regardless of whether those
dwelling units are attached within one structure or detached in multiple structures. The land underneath
the structure is not divided into separate lots. Multifamily include structures such as townhouses, three-
plexes, four- or quad-plexes, apartments, and condominiums. Does not constitute nor equal the a
Multifamily Zoning District or uses allowed therein.
Multifamily, Attached Dwelling Units. Three or more dwelling units located on a single lot or parcel,
with each dwelling unit located in a structure containing three or more dwelling units. This term
includes, but is not limited to, triplexes, quadraplexes, and apartments.
Multifamily, Detached Dwelling Units. Three or more dwelling units located on a single lot or parcel,
with each dwelling unit located within a structure containing no more than two dwelling units.
Single-family, Attached. A single-family dwelling unit, located on its own lot that shares one or more
common or abutting walls with one other single-family dwelling unit on a separate lot.
Townhouse. A dwelling unit on an individual lot that is part of a series of Tthree or more dwelling units
having common side walls with or abutting one or more adjoining dwelling units in a townhouse group
row.
Townhouse Lot. A lot being a portion of a townhouse development that is intended for separate
ownership, whether officially divided as a legal lot or maintained under ownership with the other
townhouse lots in the structure. A townhouse lot consists of the townhouse and associated required
private open space. Townhouse lots are only applicable when three or more townhouses are grouped
in a single structure Townhouse Row and cannot stand alone as a single lot.
Townhouse Row. A series of three (3) or more connected townhouses.
Triplex. A multifamily structure containing three (3) attached dwelling units which share common walls
and are designed exclusively for the use and occupancy of three families living independently of each
other. The land underneath the structure is not divided into separate lots. See also Multifamily,
Attached Dwelling Units.
Two-family. The use of a single lot or parcel for two dwelling units contained within a single building,
other than a mobile home. See also Duplex.
UDC Standards vs existing develo
Lot Size, minimum 12,000 2 acre 570,636 428,630 864,666 365,468 1 bedroom 1.5 spots
Units per acre maximum 14 24 19.08 18.3 14.5 27.18 2 bedroom 2 spots
Apartments per Structure, max 12 24 24‐30 24 24 17‐91 3 bedrooms 2.5 spots
Lot width, minimum feet 50 50 1,245 68
Front Setback, minimum feet 20 25 25 15*** 20 0 / 25****
Side Setback, minimum feet 10 15 10 15*** 20 0 /25****
Side Setback to Residential,
minimum feet 20 30 ‐‐ ‐‐0 /25****
Rear Setback, minimum feet 10 15 0 ‐‐20 0 /25****regular
Rear Setback to Residential,
minimum feet
20 30 ‐‐20 for buildings, 0
for parking***0 /25****
compact
Building Height, maximum feet 35 45 38.5** 38.5 36.67 49 Parallel
Accessory building height, max.
feet 15 15
Impervious Cover, max 50% 50% 60.73% 66%*** 47% 66.40%
****approved with PUD zoning: 0' to internal lots/streets, 25' to external lots/streets
Summit at
Rivery (MF‐
PUD)
MF‐1MF‐2 Westinghouse
Pointe (C‐1)
Gateway
Northwest (MF‐
PUD)
Vantage at
Georgetown
(MF)
1 spot per dwelling unit
Parking
Unified Development Standards for Multifamily vs recent developments
*up to 70% with water quality improvements
** approved with a code exception
***approved with PUD zoning
Multifamily Senior Multifamily
up to 10% of the minimum can be allocated for compact cars
Parking Space Dimensions
9 feet wide by 18 feet long
8 feet wide by 16 feet long
8.5 wide by 22 feet long
plus 5% of required spots for
visitor use
plus 5% of required
spots for visitor use
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Discussion and possible action to offer fee waivers to incentivize workforce housing
development.--Jennifer C. Bills, Housing Coordinator
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
SUBMITTED BY:
Jennifer Bills, Housing Coordinator
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Discussion and possible action to create a format and outline for the August 26, 2014 presentation
at City Council Workshop.--Jennifer C. Bills, Housing Coordinator
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
SUBMITTED BY:
Jennifer Bills, Housing Coordinator
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
draft Preentation for the 8-26-14 CC Workshop Backup Material
Housing Advisory Board
Update
Update and Feedback
August 26, 2014
Presentation Overview
•Purpose of the Board and Housing
Element
•Previous information and feedback
•Implementation of the Housing Element
2
Purpose of the Board
“The Board is established for the purpose of
advising the City Council on ensuring the City
has housing affordable for residents at all
income levels.”
-Housing Advisory Board Bylaws
3
Housing Element of the
Comprehensive Plan
•Adopted on July 24, 2012 as
part of the 2030 Plan.
•Identified a need for 2,902
affordable rental units by
2017 if no new units were
created.
•1,069 of these fall into the
Workforce housing range.
4
Affordable Housing
•Affordable Housing is defined as spending no
more than 30% of gross household income on
housing.
•The housing research indicated that there is a
deficiency of housing for households that make
less than 80% of Area Median Income.
City of Georgetown 5
Workforce Housing
•Workforce Housing is for those that make
between 30% and 80% of AMI.
City of Georgetown 6
% of
AMI
Gross
Wages 1 2 3 4
80%Yearly 42,250$ 48,250$ 54,300$ 60,300$
Hourly 20.31$ 23.20$ 26.11$ 28.99$
30%Yearly 15,850$ 18,100$ 20,350$ 22,600$
Hourly 7.62$ 8.70$ 9.78$ 10.87$
Yearly 11,670$ 15,730$ 19,790$ 23,850$
Hourly 5.61$ 7.56$ 9.51$ 11.47$
Household Size
Poverty
Level
City of Georgetown 7
Multifamily Workforce Locations
City of Georgetown 8
Locations for Workforce
Multifamily Housing
•Identified site for Workforce Multifamily
development.
–Locations based on existing utilities, school
zones, and distance from employment and
retail areas.
–Sites are within the city limits and within
Georgetown utility areas.
•Staff is looking at ways to incorporate these
locations on the Future Land Use Plan.
9
Feedback from last presentation
•Concerns we heard:
–Impact to the school district
–Decreasing construction quality and parking
–Limit scope of study (city limits)
–Locations and clustering of workforce housing
–Include retirement housing as well as
workforce
–Obtain input from builders and developers of
rental housing
City of Georgetown 10
Impact to the school
•Board members met with Georgetown ISD
officials and presented the Workforce Housing
Location study, along with the Housing Element
policies.
•The school district agreed with the intent of the
study, that providing diverse locations
throughout the district and planning ahead would
not overburden the district.
City of Georgetown 11
Scope of study
•The Housing Element only looked at city limits
for workforce housing supply and demand.
•The goal of the study was to examine
affordability for those who want to live and work
within Georgetown.
•A majority of demand, 1,078 rental households,
already are in Georgetown and are cost-
burdened (pay more than 30% of income
towards housing).
City of Georgetown 12
Scope of study
•Previous housing studies with a greater
geographic area only showed a greater deficient
per capita than for Georgetown only.
•Incentives and other programs implemented will
only effect the city limits.
City of Georgetown 13
Incentivizing New Workforce
Housing
City of Georgetown 14
Development Incentives
•Main tools at the City’s discretion
–Development standards that allow for greater
density and decreased site development
costs.
•These involve standards that effect the exterior
view and locations within the site. (setbacks,
building height, impervious cover, etc.)
•No changes to building codes, or parking
standards are being proposed.
15
Development Incentives
•List criteria
•Site incentives
•Review time and staff liaison for project
City of Georgetown 16
Fee Waiver Incentives
17
Benefits to Georgetown
City of Georgetown 18
Benefits to Workers/Residents
City of Georgetown 19
Feedback from Council
20
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
SUBMITTED BY: