HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda CC 06.25.2019 SpecialN otice of M eeting of the
Governing B ody of the
C ity of Georgetown, Texas
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The Georgetown City Council will meet on J une 25, 2019 at 3:00 P M at City Council Chambers, 510
W 9th Street Georgetown, TX 78626
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Le gislative Re gular Age nda
A F i rst P ubl i c Heari ng for the vol untary annexati on of an approximate 126.06-acre tract of
land consisting of approximately 100.390 acres in the Isaac Donagan Survey, Abstract No. 178,
and approximately 25.670 acres of State Highway 29 (SH 29), a right-of-way of varying width of
record described to the State of Texas, desi gnati on of i ni ti al zoni ng of Local Commerci al
(C-1) (15.613 acres), Resi denti al Si ngl e-F ami l y (R S) (72.958 acres), and Mul ti fami l y (M F -
1) (11.819 acres) zoning districts, and directing publication of notice for proposed annexation,
for the property generally located at 4901 West S H 29 to be known as Col e Estates -- Nat
Waggoner, AICP, P M P, Long Range P lanning Manager
Adjournme nt
Ce rtificate of Posting
I, R obyn Densmore, C ity S ecretary for the C ity of G eorgetown, Texas, do hereby c ertify that
this Notice of Meeting was pos ted at C ity Hall, 808 Martin Luther King Jr. S treet,
G eorgetown, T X 78626, a plac e readily ac cessible to the general public as required by law, on
the _____ day of _________________, 2019, at __________, and remained so pos ted for
at leas t 72 c ontinuous hours prec eding the s cheduled time of said meeting.
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R obyn Dens more, C ity S ec retary
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City of Georgetown, Texas
City Council Special Meeting
June 25, 2019
S UBJEC T:
F i rst P ubl i c Heari ng for the vol untary annexati on of an approximate 126.06-acre tract of land consisting of
approximately 100.390 acres in the Isaac Donagan Survey, Abstract No. 178, and approximately 25.670 acres of State
Highway 29 (S H 29), a right-of-way of varying width of record described to the State of Texas, desi gnati on of i ni ti al
zoni ng of Local Commerci al (C-1) (15.613 acres), Resi denti al Si ngl e-F ami l y (R S) (72.958 acres), and
Mul ti fami l y (M F -1) (11.819 acres) zoning districts, and directing publication of notice for proposed annexation, for the
property generally located at 4901 West S H 29 to be known as Col e Estates -- Nat Waggoner, AIC P, P M P, Long Range
P lanning Manager
I T EM S UMMARY:
Overvi ew of the Appl i cant's Request:
The applicant is re que sting annexation and initial zoning designation of Re side ntial Single-Family (R S), Lo w Density
Multi-Family (M F-1) and Lo cal Commercial (C-1), and Scenic/Natural Gateway Overlay district upon annexation for a
100.390-acre tract and approximately 25.670 acres if S tate H ighway 29 (S H 29), generally located along at 4901
West S H 29. T he subject property has a Future Land U se designation of M oderate D ensity R esidential.
T he item under consideration tonight is to conduct the first public hearing for voluntary annexation and designation
o f R esidential S ingle-F amily (R S ), L ow D ensity M ulti-Family (M F -1) and L ocal C ommercial (C -1), and
Scenic/Natural G ateway O verlay as the initial zoning district designations, submitted in accordance with State
L aw. N o action is required for this public hearing.
Meeti ng Schedul e:
4/23/2019 – City Council Grant P etition for Annexation - C O M P LE TED
5/21/2019 – P &Z P ublic Hearing and Recommendation for Zoning Only - CO M P L ETE D
6/25/2019 at 3pm – City Council P ublic Hearing #1
6/25/2019 at 6pm – City Council P ublic Hearing #2
7/23/2019 – City Council First Reading of Ordinance
8/13/2019 – City Council Second Reading of Ordinance
P l anni ng and Zoni ng Commi ssi on (P &Z) Recommendati on:
At their J une 4, 2019 meeting, the P lanning and Zo ning Commission held a public hearing and recommended approval (7-
0) of the zoning designation request.
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F I NANC I AL I MPAC T:
City services, including police and fire protection, emergency medical services, so lid waste collection and disposal are
immediately subject to the property. Extension of capital improvements such as water and wastewater systems will be
subject to the City’s utility extensio n and improvement policy o r the terms of any potential agreement with the property
owner.
S UBMI T T ED BY:
Michael P atroski, P lanner
AT TAC HMENT S :
Description
2019-2-ANX - P &Z S taff R eport
Exhibit 1-Location Map
Exhibit 2-F uture Land Us e Map
Exhibit 3- C oncept Land P lan
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Exhibit 4-Des ign and development standards of the C -1, MF -1, and R S dis tric ts
Exhibit 5- Letter of Intent
S ervice P lan
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Planning and Zoning Commission
Planning Department Staff Report
2019-2-ANX
Cole Estates Page 1 of 8
Report Date: May 31, 2019
Case No: 2019-2-ANX
Project Planner: Michael Patroski, Planner
Item Details
Project Name: Cole Estates
Project Address: 4901 West Highway 29
Total Acreage: 100.39
Legal Description: 100.39-acres of the Isaac Donagan Survey, Abstract No. 178
Applicant: Griffith Consulting, c/o James W. Griffith, P.E., RPLS
Property Owner: Overlook At San Gabriel LLC c/o Sathibabu Chakka
Request: Zoning Map Amendment to zone the subject property to Residential Single-
Family (RS), Low Density Multi-Family (MF-1) and Local Commercial (C-1),
and Scenic/Natural Gateway Overlay district upon annexation.
Case History: This is the first public hearing of this request.
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Planning Department Staff Report
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Coles Estates Page 2 of 8
Overview of Applicant’s Request
The applicant is requesting, approximately 72.958 acres to be zoned Residential Single-Family (RS),
11.819 acres to be zoned Low Density Multi-Family (MF-1) and 15.613 acres to be zoned Local
Commercial (C-1) upon annexation for the 100.39 acre subject site.
Site Information
Location:
The subject site is located along US Hwy 29 between Old Creekside Road and the Crescent Bluff Section
1 Subdivision in the City of Georgetown’s ETJ.
Physical and Natural Features:
The subject site is currently undeveloped. The landscape is predominately flat with a large quantity of
trees through the 110.39-acre tract. The South Fork of the San Gabriel River runs through the subject
property along its south boundary line.
Future Land Use and Zoning Designations:
The subject site has an existing Future Land Use designation of Moderate Density Residential. The
subject property is not zoned because it is currently outside of the City Limits.
Surrounding Properties:
The subject site is situated between W SH 29 and South San Gabriel River with predominantly vacant
land surrounding the property. However, a variety of residential developments have been approved
for the surrounding properties within Municipal Utility District’s (MUD) including Crescent Bluff,
Water Oak, Oaks at San Gabriel, and Cimarron Hills. As these surrounding properties develop, the
subject site’s proposed zoning would reflect those developments.
The current zoning, Future Land Use designation, and existing uses of the adjacent properties to the
north, south, east and west are outlined in the table below:
DIRECTION ZONING DISTRICT FUTURE LAND USE EXISTING USE
North ETJ Moderate Density
Residential Auto Repair Shop
South ETJ Open Space Open Space-South Fork San
Gabriel River
East ETJ Low Density
Residential Vacant
West ETJ Low Density
Residential Vacant
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Planning Department Staff Report
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Property History:
The subject site is currently located in the City of Georgetown’s ETJ. The applicant has submitted an
application to have the Future Land Use Map changed from Low Density Residential to Moderate
Density Residential to establish a designation of the property to accommodate their proposed concept
plan for the 100.39-acre tract of land. On May 28, 2019, the City Council approved the Future Land Use
Map amendment.
A Preliminary Plat was approved for the subject property for single-family residential and commercial
development; however, this Preliminary Plat expired in February 2019. Since this time, the applicant
has decided to revise the project to allow for more and higher density development than what was
previously approved, and reinitiate the entitlement process, thus the reason for this request.
Comprehensive Plan Guidance
Future Land Use Map:
The 2030 Future Land Use category for the site is Moderate Density Residential. This category
comprises single family neighborhoods that can be accommodated at a density ranging between 3.1
and 6 dwelling units per gross acre, with housing types including small-lot detached and attached
single-family dwellings (such as townhomes).
The Moderate-Density Residential category may also support complementary non-residential uses
along arterial roadways such as neighborhood-serving retail, office, institutional, and civic uses,
Cimarron Hills Oaks at San
Gabriel
Crescent Bluff
Water Oak
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although such uses may not be depicted on the Future Land Use Map. Standards should be established
to maximize compatibility of these uses with adjacent land uses, minimize traffic congestion and
overloading of public infrastructure, and also ensure a high standard of site, landscape, and
architectural design.
Growth Tier:
The subject site is located within Growth Tier 2(Intermediate Growth Area 10 -20 years). Tier 2 is the
area [within the ETJ] where growth and the provision of public facilities are anticipated beyond the
next 10 years and where premature, fragmented, leapfrog, or inefficient development is discouraged
by the City. Until annexation occurs, land use and development controls are limited to subdivision
review and signage, and in some cases building permits where City utilities are connected to new
construction. However, the City may consider request for annexation, extension of City services, and
rezoning’s in this area.
Utilities
The subject site is located within the City’s service area for water. Additionally, it is located within the
Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) service area for electric. If this site is to be annexed, the property
will be in City’s service area for wastewater. There is capacity in the current line because of the city’s
investment in the South San Gabriel Interceptor. A Utility Evaluation will be required at the time of
Subdivision Plat and Site Development Plan to determine capacity and any necessary utility
improvements.
Transportation
The subject site is currently located along W SH 29, an existing major arterial in accordance with the
City’s Overall Transportation Plan. The frontage for this property along W SH 29 is an estimated 706.5
feet. Arterial streets provide traffic movement through and between different areas within the city and
access to adjacent land uses. Access is more controllable because driveway spacing requirements are
much greater and, if safety dictates, overall access can be limited to specific turning movements. Major
Arterials connect major traffic generators and land use concentrations and serve much larger traffic
volumes over greater distances.
A Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) will be required at time of Site Development Plan for any development
that generates more than two thousand (2,000) average daily trips based upon the latest edition of the
Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation Manual.
Proposed Zoning district
The applicant is requesting approximately 72.958 acres to be zoned Residential Single-Family (RS),
11.819 acres zoned Low Density Multi-Family (MF-1) and 15.613 acres zoned Local Commercial (C-1)
upon annexation.
The Residential Single-Family (RS) zoning district allows for medium density and its minimum lot size
is 5,500 square feet. The RS district contains standards for development that maintain single-family
neighborhood characteristics. The RS district may be located within proximity of neighborhood -
friendly commercial and public services and protected from incompatible uses. All housing types in
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the RS district shall use the lot, dimensional and design standards of the district. Permitted land uses
within the district include detached single-family homes and group homes with 6 or less residents.
Attached single-family homes, churches, family home day care, and schools among other uses are
permitted subject to specific design limitations to ensure compatibility with the surrounding properties.
Other uses such as accessory dwelling units, bed and breakfast, group day care, general office and other
similar uses may be permitted subject to approval of a Special Use Permit (SUP). Exhibit 4 contains a
comprehensive list of RS district permitted uses and development standards.
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. Permitted uses
in the district include, but are not limited to, group home, multifamily attached, multifamily detached,
rooming/boarding house. Other uses such as a church, day care, golf course, park, school (elementary)
among others are permitted subject to specific design limitations. Certain land uses, including assisted
living, emergency service station, halfway house, and bed and breakfast may be subject to approval of
Special Use Permit (SUP). Exhibit 4 contains a comprehensive list of RS district permitted uses and
development standards.
The Local Commercial District (C-1) is intended to provide areas for commercial and retail activities that
primarily serve residential areas. Uses should have pedestrian access to adjacent and nearby residential
areas, but are not appropriate along residential streets or residential collectors. The district is more
appropriate along major and minor thoroughfares and corridors. Permitted uses in this district include,
but are not limited to banking/financial services, fitness center, general retail, general office, hospital,
medical office, restaurant and Urgent Care Facilities. Other uses such as activity center, bar/tavern/pub,
community center, fuel sales, neighborhood amenity center among others are permitted subject to
specific design limitations. Certain land uses, including event facility, meat market, and personal
services restricted, require a Special Use Permit (SUP). Exhibit 4 contains a comprehensive list of C-1
district permitted uses and development standards.
In addition to these districts, this rezoning request also includes the designation of the Scenic/Natural
Gateway Overlay District. The UDC identifies SH 29 as one of the gateway corridors into the city and
downtown area, specifically the Scenic/Natural Gateway for this portion of SH 29.
The purpose of the Scenic/Natural Gateway is to reflect the natural characteristics of the land. These
Georgetown roadways are prominent arterials and growth zoned leading into the City. The purpose
of the design standards for the Scenic/Natural Gateway corridors is to maintain the existing inf ormal
character as they develop. For developments that occur along the Scenic/Natural Gateways, designers
shall integrate the natural characteristics of the land into the landscape design. Informal tree massing’s
planting of under story trees, incorporation of native stones and boulders and use of native grasses and
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wildflowers are examples of how to blend required plantings with native plantings.
Intergovernmental and Interdepartmental Review
The proposed rezoning request was reviewed by all applicable City Departments to determine the
appropriateness of the requested zoning on the subject property. No comments were issued regarding
the zoning request.
Approval Criteria
Staff has reviewed the proposed zoning request and has found that it complies with the criteria
established in UDC Section 3.06.030 for a Zoning Map Amendment, as outlined below:
APPROVAL CRITERIA FINDINGS STAFF COMMENTS
1. The application is complete
and the information contained
within the application is
sufficient and correct enough
to allow adequate review and
final action.
Complies
An application must provide the
necessary information to review and
make a knowledgeable decision in
order for staff to schedule an
application for consideration by P&Z
and City Council. Staff reviewed the
application and deemed it complete.
2. The zoning change is
consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan.
Complies
The proposed zoning change is
consistent with the Comprehensive
Plan. The three proposed zoning
districts all adequately support the
Comprehensive Plans Moderate-
Density Residential Future Land Use
designation.
The Moderate-Density Residential use
accommodates a range of density for
residential housing while steering
commercial development along major
arterials. The requested zoning
districts include commercial along the
major arterial roadway, low density
multi-family adjacent to the
commercial and in close proximity to
the major arterial, followed by the
single-family residential towards the
southern portion of the site.
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APPROVAL CRITERIA FINDINGS STAFF COMMENTS
3. The zoning change promotes
the health, safety or general
welfare of the City and the
safe orderly, and healthful
development of the City.
Complies
The proposed zoning district promotes
the health, safety, and general welfare
of the City by providing necessary
commercial development along W SH
29, while at the same time designating
single-family residential properties
away from the major arterial and
providing a transition in uses and
zoning between the commercial and
single-family residential through the
proposed low density multi-family.
Additionally, being part of the
Scenic/Natural Gateway, the subject
property would be required to provide
a larger buffer yard (25 feet) from SH
29, further promoting the safety and
general welfare of the immediate area,
and will provide an aesthetic appeal
and screening of parking areas.
4. The zoning change is
compatible with the present
zoning and conforming uses of
nearby property and with the
character of the neighborhood.
Complies
The proposed zoning districts would
not negatively impact the immediate
surrounding uses as this portion of the
City has developed with a mix of uses,
including Single-Family Residential,
Commercial, and other Non-
Residential uses.
The Scenic/Natural Gateway Overlay,
which requires additional landscaping
and buffer standards, will assist the
subject site to conform the with other
properties along SH 29, creating
uniformity along a prominent arterial
leading into the city.
5. The property to be rezoned is
suitable for uses permitted by
the District that would be
applied by the proposed
amendment.
Complies
The subject site is suitable for the
permitted uses of Residential Single-
Family, Low Density Multi-Family, and
Local Commercial. The subject site has
sufficient acreage to create the lots and
commercial tracts that can conform to
the required dimensional standards
including setbacks, parking,
landscaping, bufferyards, screening
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APPROVAL CRITERIA FINDINGS STAFF COMMENTS
and lighting.
The subject site is also suitable to be
part of the Scenic/Natural Gateway.
The continuation of this overlay will
further protect the natural
characteristics of the land.
In summary, this request to amend the zoning map to zone the subject property to Residential Single-
Family (RS), Low Density Multi-Family (MF-1) and Local Commercial (C-1), and Scenic/Natural
Gateway Overlay district upon annexation, meets the requirements of the UDC. Staff’s main findings
are summarized below.
The proposed zoning districts Residential Single -Family (RS), Low Density Multi-Family (MF-
1) and Local Commercial (C-1) are compatible with the Moderate Density Residential Future
Land Use designation.
The subject site has sufficient acreage to create the lots and commercial tracts that can conform
to the required dimensional standards including setbacks, parking, landscaping, bufferyards,
screening and lighting.
The Scenic/Natural Gateway Overlay designation will extend the Gateway from the current city
limits, maintaining the existing informal character of the area.
Meeting Schedule
4/9/2019 – City Council Resolution for Annexation Petition
6/4/2019 – Planning and Zoning Commission Public Hearing (Zoning Only)
6/25/2019 3pm – City Council Public Hearing #1
6/25/2019 6pm – City Council Public Hearing #2
7/23/2019 – City Council First Reading of the Ordinance
8/13/2019 – City Council Second Reading of the Ordinance
Public Notification
As required by the Unified Development Code, all property owners within a 200-foot radius of the
subject property and within the subdivision were notified of the Zoning Map Amendment request (14
notices), a legal notice advertising the public hearing was placed in the Sun Newspaper (May 19, 2019)
and signs were posted on-site. To date, staff has received zero (0) written comments in favor or
opposition to the request.
Attachments
Exhibit 1 – Location Map
Exhibit 2 – Future Land Use Map
Exhibit 3- Concept Land Plan
Exhibit 4 – Design and development standards of the C-1, MF-1 and RS districts
Exhibit 5 – Letter of Intent
Presentation
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Minimum Lot Width = 50 feet Front Setback = 25 feet Bufferyard = 15 feet with plantings
Maximum Building Height = 35 feet (0 feet for build-to option) adjacent to AG, RE, RL, RS, TF, MH,
Maximum Building Size = .5 FAR Side Setback = 10 feet MF-1, or MF-2 districts
(only applies to those uses Side Setback to Residential = 15 feet
marked with * below)Rear Setback = 0 feet
Rear Setback to Residential = 25 feet
Allowed by Right Subject to Limitations Special Use Permit (SUP) Required
Agricultural Sales*Activity Center (youth/senior)Automotive Parts Sales (indoor)*
Artisan Studio/Gallery*Bar/Tavern/Pub Car Wash
Assisted Living Bed and Breakfast (with events)Event Facility
Banking/Financial Services*Business/Trade School Fuel Sales
Blood/Plasma Center*Church (with columbarium)Meat Market
Consumer Repair*College/University Multifamily Attached
Dry Cleaning Service*Commercial Recreation Personal Services Restricted
Emergency Services Station Community Center Private Transport Dispatch Facility
Farmer's Market*Dance Hall/Night Club Student Housing
Fitness Center*Day Care (group/commercial)
Food Catering Services*Live Music/Entertainment
Funeral Home*Micro Brewery/Winery
General Retail*Neighborhood Amenity Center
General Office*Park (neighborhood/regional)
Government/Postal Office Pest Control/Janitorial Services *
Group Home (7+ residents)Self-Storage (indoor only)
Home Health Care Services*School (Elementary, Middle, High)
Hospital Theater (movie/live)
Hotel/Inn (excluding extended stay)Upper-story Residential
Integrated Office Center*Wireless Transmission Facility (<41')
Landscape/Garden Sales*
Laundromat*
Library/Museum
Medical Diagnostic Center*
Medical Office/Clinic/Complex*
Membership Club/Lodge*
Nature Preserve/Community Garden
Nursing/Convalescent/Hospice
Parking Lot (commercial/park-n-ride)
Personal Services*
Printing/Mailing/Copying Services*
Restaurant (general/drive-through)*
Rooming/Boarding House
Social Service Facility
Surgery/Post Surgery Recovery*
Urgent Care Facility*
Utilities (Minor/Intermediate/Major)
Veterinary Clinic (indoor only)*
Local Commercial (C-1) District
District Development Standards
Specific Uses Allowed within the District
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Maximum Density = 14 units/acre Front Setback = 20 feet Bufferyard = 15 feet with plantings
Maximum Building Height = 35 feet Side Setback = 10 feet adjacent to RE, RL, RS,TF, or MH
Maximum Units per Building = 12 Side Setback to Residential = 20 feet districts; 10 feet with plantings
Rear Setback = 10 feet adjacent to residences in AG
Lot size = 12,000 sq.ft.Rear Setback to Residential = 20 feet
Lot width minimum = 50 feet Side/Rear Street Setback = 15 feet
Unloaded Street Setback = 20 feet
Allowed by Right Subject to Limitations Special Use Permit (SUP) Required
Group Home (7-15 residents)Church (with columbarium)Activity Center (youth/senior)
Multifamily Attached Day Care (family/group/commercial)Assisted Living
Multifamily Detached Golf Course Bed and Breakfast (with events)
Rooming/Boarding House Nature Preserve/Community Garden Emergency Services Station
Utilities (Minor)Neighborhood Amenity Center Group Home (16+ residents)
Park (Neighborhood)Halfway House
School (Elementary)Nursing/Convalescent Home
Utilities (Intermediate)Orphanage
Wireless Transmission Facility (<41')School (Middle)
Student Housing
Specific Uses Allowed within the District
Low Density Multifamily (MF-1) District
District Development Standards
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Minimum Lot Size = 5,500 square feet Front Setback = 20 feet Bufferyard = 10 feet with plantings
Minimum Lot Width = 45 feet Side Setback = 6 feet when non-residential develops
Corner Lot Width = 55 feet Rear Setback = 10 feet adjacent to residential
Maximum Building Height = 35 feet Side/Rear Street Setback = 15 feet
Street Facing Garage Setback = 25 feet
Unloaded Street Setback = 20 feet
Allowed by Right Subject to Limitations Special Use Permit (SUP) Required
Group Home (<7 residents)Church (with columbarium)Accessory Dwelling Unit
Single-family Detached Day Care (family home)Activity Center (youth/senior)
Utilities (Minor)Golf Course Bed and Breakfast (with events)
Home Based Business Cemetary/Columbaria/Mausoleum
Nature Preserve/Community Garden Community Center
Neighborhood Amenity Center Day Care (Group)
Park (Neighborhood)Emergency Services Station
School (Elementary)General Office
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Utilities (Intermediate)Hospice Facility
Wireless Transmission Facility (<41')Rooming/Boarding House
School (Middle)
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Exhibit A
CITY OF GEORGETOWN
ANNEXATION SERVICE PLAN
AREA COLE ESTATES
COUNCIL DISTRICT NO. 2
DATE: JUNE 25, 2019
I. INTRODUCTION
This Service Plan (the “Plan”) is made by the City of Georgetown, Texas (“City”) pursuant to
Sections 43.056(b)-(o); 43.062, and 43.052(h)(1) of the Texas Local Government Code (“LGC”).
This Plan relates to the annexation into the City of the land shown on Exhibit “A” to this Service
Plan, which is referred to as “Cole Estates”. The provisions of this Plan were made available for
public inspection and explained to the public at the two public hearings held by the City on June
25, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. in accordance with Section 43.056(j) of the LGC.
II. TERM OF SERVICE PLAN
Pursuant to Section 43.056(l) of the LGC, this Plan shall be in effect for a ten -year period
commencing on the effective date of the ordinance approving the annexation. Renewal of the
Plan shall be at the discretion of the City Council and must be accomplished by Ordinance.
III. INTENT
It is the intent of the City that municipal services under this Plan shall provide municipal services
in accordance with the timetables required by the LGC. The City reserves the rights guaranteed
to it by the LGC to amend this Plan if the City Council determines that changed conditions,
subsequent occurrences, or any other legally sufficient circumstances exist under the LGC or
other Texas laws that make this Plan unworkable, obsolete, or unlawful.
IV. CATEGORIZATION OF MUNICIPAL SERVICES
The municipal services described herein are categorized by those services which are (1) available
to the annexed area immediately upon annexation; (2) those services which will be available to
the annexed area within 2½ years from the effective date of the annexation; and (3) those services
for which capital improvements are needed and which will be available within 4½ years from the
effective date of the annexation based upon a schedule for construction of such improvements as
set forth herein.
For the purposes of this Plan, “provision of services” includes having services provided by any
method or means by which the City provides municipal services to any other areas of the City,
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and may include causing or allowing private utilities, governmental entities and other public
service organizations to provide such services by contract, in whole or in part, and may include
duties on the part of a private landowner with regard to such services.
In addition, in accordance with Section 43.056(g) of the LGC, if before annexation the annexed
area had a lower level of services, infrastructure, and infrastructure maintenance than the same
being provided by the City to other areas within the City limits, this Plan shall be construed to
allow for the provision to the annexed area of a level of services, infrastructure, and infrastructure
maintenance that is comparable to the level of services, infrastructure, and infrastructure
maintenance in other parts of the City with topography, land use, and population density similar
to those reasonably contemplated or projected in the annexed area.
V. SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED UPON ANNEXATION
1. Police Protection –Upon annexation, the Georgetown Police Department will extend
regular and routine patrols to the area.
2. Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services– Upon annexation, in the areas
where the City has jurisdiction over fire protection and emergency medical services
or a contract under which the City provides such services, the City of Georgetown
Fire Department will provide response services in the annexed area consisting of: fire
suppression and rescue; emergency response to 9-1-1 calls; fire prevention education
efforts, and other duties and services provided by the Georgetown Fire Department
to areas within the City limits.
3. Solid Waste Collection – Upon annexation, for occupied structures, the City will
provide solid waste collection services to the annexed area in accordance with City
ordinances and policies in effect on the date of the annexation. However, per the terms
of Sections 43.056(n) and (o) of the LGC, if a property owner chooses to continue to
use the services of a privately owned solid waste management provider, the City is
prevented from providing solid waste services for 2 years.
4. Operation and Maintenance of Water and Wastewater Facilities in the Annexed
Area that Are Not Within the Area of Another Water or Wastewater Utility – City-
owned water and wastewater facilities that exist in the annexed area will be
maintained upon annexation and such maintenance shall be governed by the City’s
ordinances, standards, policies and procedures. Per the provisions of Section 13.01 .
020 of the Unified Development Code (“UDC”), for unplatted tracts in the annexed
area, the City shall not repair, maintain, install or provide any public utilities or
services in any subdivision for which a Final Plat has not been approved and filed for
record, nor in which the standards contained in the UDC or referred to therein have
not been complied with in full.
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5. Operation and Maintenance of Streets, Roads, and Street Lighting – The City will
provide preventative maintenance of the existing public streets and roads in the
annexed area over which it has jurisdiction through maintenance and preventative
maintenance services such as emergency pavement repair; ice and snow monitoring;
crack seal, sealcoat, slurry seal, and PM overlay; and other routine repair. The City
shall not maintain private roads in the annexed area. Preventative maintenance
projects are prioritized on a City-wide basis and scheduled based on a variety of
factors, including surface condition, rideability, age, traffic volume, functional
classification, and available funding. As new streets are dedicated and accepted for
maintenance they will be included in the City’s preventative maintenance program.
Per the provisions of Section 13.01.020 of the UDC, for unplatted tracts in the annexed
area, the City shall not repair, maintain, install or provide any streets or street lighting
to any subdivision for which a Final Plat has not been approved and filed for record,
nor in which the standards contained in the UDC or referred to therein have not been
complied with in full. With regard to street lighting, it is the policy of the City of
Georgetown that adequate street lighting for the protection of the public and property
be installed in all new subdivisions. Installation procedures and acceptable standards
for street lights shall be governed by the utility standards of the City in effect at the
time of subdivision construction or addition thereto.
6. Operation and Maintenance of Public Parks, Playgrounds, and Swimming Pools -
Upon annexation, publicly owned parks, playgrounds, and swimming pools in the
annexed area (if any) will be operated and maintained by the City in accordance with
the Section 12.20 of the City Code of Ordinances, and other applicable ordinances,
policies, and procedures in effect at the time of annexation for other areas in the City
limits. Privately owned parks, playgrounds, and pools will be unaffected by the
annexation and shall not be maintained by the City.
7. Operation and Maintenance of Publicly Owned Buildings, Facilities, and Services
– Should the City acquire any buildings, facilities or services necessary for municipal
services in the annexed area, an appropriate City department will operate and
maintain them.
8. Library – Upon annexation, library privileges will be available to anyone residing in
the annexed area.
9. Planning and Development, Building Permits, and Inspections Services; - Upon
annexation, the City’s Unified Development Code and Title 15 of the City Code of
Ordinances will apply in the area. These services include: site plan review, zoning
approvals, Building Code and other standard Code inspection services and City Code
enforcement; sign regulations and permits; and Stormwater Permit services. For a full
description of these services, see the City’s Unified Development Code and Title 15 of
the City Code of Ordinances.
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10. Animal Control Services – The provisions of Chapter 7 of the City Code of Ordinances
relating to animal control services shall apply in the annexed area.
11. Business Licenses and Regulations – The provisions of Chapter 6 of the City Code of
Ordinances relating to business licenses and regulations (Carnivals Circuses and
Other Exhibitions; Electrician’s Licenses; Gross Receipts Charge or Street Rental;
Peddlers and Solicitors; Taxicabs, Buses and Other Vehicles for Hire; Horse Drawn
Carriages and other Non-Motorized Vehicles for Hire; Sexually Oriented Businesses;
and Alcoholic Beverages) shall apply in the annexed area.
12. Health and Safety Regulations – The provisions of Chapter 8 of the City Code of
Ordinance relating to health and safety regulations (Fire Prevention Code; Fireworks;
Food Sanitation; Noise Control; Nuisances; Junked Motor Vehicles; and Smoking in
Public Places) shall apply in the annexed area.
13. Regulations Pertaining to Peace, Morals and Welfare -- The provisions of Chapter 9
of the City Code of Ordinance relating to peace, morals and welfare (Housing
Discrimination; Weapons; and Enforcement of Other Miscellaneous Violations) shall
apply in the annexed area.
VI. SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED WITHIN 4½ YEARS OF ANNEXATION; CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
PROGRAM
1. In General – The City will initiate the construction of capital improvements necessary for
providing municipal services for the annexation area as necessary for services that are
provided directly by the City.
2. Water and Wastewater Services– Water and wastewater services are only provided to
occupied lots that have been legally subdivided and platted or are otherwise a legal lot,
and that are located within the boundaries of the City’s authorized service areas. Further,
existing residences in the annexed area that were served by a functioning onsite sewer
system (septic system) shall continue to use such private system for wastewater services
in conformance with the provisions of Section 13.20 of the City Code of Ordinances .
Existing non-residential establishments in the annexed area may continue to use an onsite
sewer system (septic system) for sewage disposal in conformance with the provisions of
Section 13.20 of the City Code of Ordinances. Upon the Development of any property in
the annexed area, the provisions of Chapter 13 of the UDC shall apply. The City shall
have no obligation to extend water or wastewater service to any part of the annexed area
that is within the service area of another water or wastewater utility. For annexed areas
located within the City’s authorized service areas, the City shall, subject to the terms and
conditions of this Plan, extend water and wastewater service in accordance with the
service extension ordinances, policies, and standards that are summarized in Section X of
this Plan, which may require that the property owner or developer of a newly developed
tract install water and wastewater lines. The extension of water and wastewater services
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will be provided in accordance with the policies summarized in Section X of this Plan and
with any applicable construction and design standards manuals adopted by the City.
3. Water and Wastewater Capital Improvements Schedule – Because of the time required
to design and construct the necessary water and wastewater facilities to serve the annexed
area, certain services cannot be reasonably provided within 2½ years of the effective date
of annexation. Therefore, in accordance with Sections 43.065(b) and (e) of the LGC, the
City shall implement a program, which will be initiated after the effective date of the
annexation and include the acquisition or construction of capital improvements necessary
for providing water and wastewater services to the area. The following schedule for
improvements is proposed: construction will commence within 2 ½ years from the
effective date of annexation and will be substantially complete within 4 ½ years from the
effective date of annexation. However, the provisions of Section VII of this Plan shall
apply to the schedule for completion of all capital improvements. In addition, the
acquisition or construction of the improvements shall be accomplished by purchase, lease,
or other contract or by the City succeeding to the powers, duties, assets, and obligations
of a conservation and reclamation district as authorized or required by law.
4. Roads and Streets – No road or street related capital improvements are necessary at this
time. Future extension of roads or streets and installation of traffic control devices will be
governed by the City’s Comprehensive Plan, the City’s Overall Transportation Plan, the
City’s Capital Improvements Plan; the City’s regular or non-impact fee Capital
Improvements Program, and any applicable City ordinances, policies, and procedures,
which may require that the property owner or developer install roads and streets at the
property owner’s or developer’s expense. It is anticipated that the developer of new
subdivisions in the area will install street lighting in accordance with the City’s standard
policies and procedures. Provision of street lighting will be in accordance with the City’s
street lighting policies.
5. Capital Improvements for Other Municipal Services – No capital improvements are
necessary at this time to provide municipal Police; Fire Protection; Emergency Medical
Services; Solid Waste Collection; Public Parks, Playgrounds, or Swimming Pools; Public
Buildings or Facilities; or Library Services. The annexed area will be included in the City’s
future planning for new or expanded capital improvements and evaluated on the same
basis and in accordance with the same standards as similarly situated areas of the City.
VII. FORCE MAJEURE AND SCHEDULE EXTENSIONS
1. Certain events, described as Force Majeure Events in this Plan, are those over which the
City has no control. Force Majeure Events shall include, but not be limited to, acts of God;
terrorism or acts of a public enemy; war; blockages; riots; strikes; epidemics; forces of
nature including landslides, lightening, earthquakes, fires, storms, floods, washouts,
droughts, tornadoes, hurricanes; arrest and restraint of government; explosions;
collisions, and all other inabilities of the City, whether similar to those enumerated or
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otherwise, which are not within the control of the City. Any deadlines or other provisions
of this Plan that are affected by a Force Majeure Event shall be automatically extended to
account for delays caused by such Force Majeure Event.
2. In accordance with Section 43.056(e) of the LGC, this Plan and the schedules for capital
improvements necessary to provide full municipal services to the annexed area may be
amended by the City to extend the period for construction if the construction is
proceeding with all deliberate speed. The construction of the improvements shall be
accomplished in a continuous process and shall be completed as soon as reasonably
possible, consistent with generally accepted local engineering and architectural standards
and practices. However, the City does not violate this Plan if the construction process is
interrupted for any reason by circumstances beyond the direct control of the City.
VIII. AMENDMENTS
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 43.056(k) of the LGC, on approval by the City Council, the
Plan is a contractual obligation that is not subject to amendment or repeal except as provided by
state law. Section 43.056(k) of the LGC provides that if the City Council determines, after public
hearings, that changed conditions or subsequent occurrences make the Plan unworkable or
obsolete, the City Council may amend the Plan to conform to the changed conditions or
subsequent occurrences. An amended Plan must provide for services that are comparable to or
better than those established in the Plan before amendment. Before any Plan amendments are
adopted, the City Council must provide an opportunity for interested persons to be heard at
public hearings called and held in the manner provided by Section 43.0561 of the LGC.
IX. FEES
The City may impose a fee for any municipal service in the area annexed if the same type of fee
is imposed within the corporate boundaries of the City. All City fees are subject to revision from
time to time by the City in its sole discretion.
X. SUMMARY OF CURRENT WATER AND WASTEWATER SERVICE EXTENSION POLICIES
Per the requirements of Section 43.056(e) of the LGC, the following summary is provided
regarding the City’s current service extension policies for water and wastewater service.
However, this is a summary of the current policies, and the policies and regulations related to
water and wastewater utility extensions that are included in the City Code of Ordinances, the
Unified Development Code, the City’s Construction and Specifications Manual; Drainage
Manual, and other published policies and technical manuals, as the same may be amended from
time to time, shall control the extension of water and wastewater services to the annexed area. In
addition, these policies and ordinances are set by City Council and can be amended in the future:
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1. In General -- The provisions of Chapter 13 of the City’s Unified Development Code
(“UDC”) shall apply in the annexed area and Chapter 13 of the City Code of Ordinances.
Portions of the current Chapter 13 of the UDC and the current Chapter 13 of the Code of
Ordinances are summarized below. Note that these provisions are established by
ordinance of the City Council and are subject to change from time to time.
A. The City shall not repair, maintain, install or provide any water services,
wastewater service, gas, electricity or any other public utilities or services to any
property that has not been legally subdivided or is a non-legal lot.
B. For property that is required by the City’s UDC or other City regulations to
construct water or wastewater facilities, funding and construction of those
facilities are the responsibility of the property owner or developer (the
“subdivider”).
C. Subdividers shall be responsible for providing an approved public water supply
system for fire protection and domestic/ commercial/ industrial usage consistent
with the Comprehensive Plan. Where an approved public water supply or
distribution main is within reasonable distance of the subdivision, but in no case
less than one-quarter mile away, and connection to the system is both possible and
permissible (including adequate system capacity), the subdivider shall be required
to bear the cost of connecting the subdivision to such existing water supply. The
subdivider shall, consistent with all existing ordinances, make a pro-rata
contribution to funding of needed storage facilities, treatment facilities, and
specific distribution lines as determined necessary by the City.
D. 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 capable of connecting
to the sanitary sewer system except as otherwise provided herein. Where an
approved public sanitary sewer collection main or outfall line is in no case less
than one-half mile away, and connection to the system is both possible and
permissible (including adequate system capacity), the subdivider shall be required
to bear the cost of connecting the subdivision to such existing sanitary sewer
system. Where an approved public wastewater collection main or outfall line is
more than one-half mile away from the property boundary, and where extension
of a sanitary sewer collection main or outfall line is scheduled in the City’s Capital
Improvements Plan to be completed to a point within one-half mile of the property
boundary within five (5) years from the date of the Preliminary Plat approval, the
subdivider shall be required to install a public wastewater collection system. The
design and construction of a public sanitary sewer system shall comply with
regulations covering extension of public sanitary sewer systems adopted by the
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
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E. All infrastructure and public improvements must be designed and installed in
accordance with all of the elements of the Comprehensive Plan and shall meet the
minimum requirements established by the UDC, the City's Construction
Standards and Specifications for Roads, Streets, Structures and Utilities, and any
other adopted City design or technical criteria. No main water line extension shall
be less than eight inches. All new public sanitary sewer systems shall be designed
and constructed to conform with the City’s Construction Standards and
Specifications and to operate on a gravity flow basis by taking advantage of
natural topographic conditions and thereby reducing the need for lift stations and
force mains.
2. If the specific undeveloped property does not have City water or wastewater facilities
and capacity fronting the property – the owner may make an application for an extension
of service to the property. If the Assistant City Manager for Utilities determines in writing
that adequate water or wastewater capacity is available, or will be available, and if the
project does not include City cost participation or reimbursement, if the proposed facilities
are depicted on the City’s Water and Wastewater Master Plans, and the requested service
otherwise meets the City’s requirements, the extension size, capacity, and routing may be
approved by the Assistant City Manager for Utilities for construction by the developer at
the developer’s cost and expense.
3. If the specific undeveloped property does have adequate City water or wastewater
facilities and capacity fronting the property – the owner may receive water or
wastewater service from the City by applying for a tap permit and paying the required
fees.
4. If any property in the annexed area is using a septic system – the property owner
remains responsible for the operation and maintenance of the septic system. If the
property is in a Rural Residential Subdivision as defined in Chapter 13 of the UDC, or is
a legal lot greater than one acre in size and used for single family residential purposes, the
property shall continue the use of a septic system after annexation until such time that the
use of the property changes, the property is further subdivided or developed, or a public
sanitary sewer line has been extended to within 200 feet of the property boundary and the
property owner has received notification from the City of the City’s desire for the property
to be connected to the public sanitary sewer line. If the septic system fails before the City’s
centralized wastewater service is extended to within 200 feet of the property and the City
determines that the provision of centralized wastewater service is not feasible or practical
at that time, then the property owner must either repair or replace the septic system in
accordance with the provisions of Section 13.20 of the City Code of Ordinances. Properties
using a septic system that are not in a Rural Residential Subdivision , or are not legal lots
greater than one acre in size and used for single family residential purposes at the time of
annexation, but that are designated as either residential, open space or agricultural on the
City’s Future Land Use Plan shall continue the use of a septic system until such time that
the use of the property changes, the property is further subdivided or developed, or a
public sanitary sewer line has been extended to within 200 feet of the property boundary
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and the property owner has received notification from the City of the City’s desire for the
property to be connected to the public sanitary sewer line.
5. Reimbursement and cost participation by the City – Pursuant to Section 13.09.030 of the
UDC, the City, in its sole discretion and with City Council approval, may participate with
a property owner or developer in the cost of oversized facilities or line extensions. The
actual calculation of the cost participation and reimbursement amounts, including limits
and schedules for the payments, are set forth in the UDC.
6. City Code of Ordinances: (The following provisions are set by the City Council and can
be amended in the future by ordinance.)
Chapter 13.10 of the City Code of Ordinances currently provides as follows:
Section 13.10.010 Policy established.
This policy shall apply to improvements to the City's utility systems, including system upgrades,
system expansion, and plant capacity additions. In this Section, the term “utility system” shall
mean the City’s water system, wastewater system, reuse irrigation system, and stormwater
drainage system.
Section 13.10.020 System Planning.
The City shall maintain and periodically update system plans for each utility so that system
improvements are implemented to maintain adequate capacity for growth while maintaining
proper service levels to existing customers.
Section 13.10.030 Project Timing.
A. Projects designed to expand or upgrade a utility system must be completed and
ready for operations such that capacity requirements by state regulatory agencies and City
system plans are met.
B. When possible, the City should coordinate the construction of system
improvements in a particular location with the expansion or maintenance of other utility
infrastructure to minimize the future impact on each utility.
C. Projects should begin the design phase when existing demand at a specific
location exceeds 75% of current capacity and future demand is expected to exceed the
current total capacity.
D. Projects should begin the construction phase when existing demand at a specific
location exceeds 90% of current capacity and future demand is expected to exceed the
current total capacity.
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E. Projects required to facilitate the development of a specific tract shall be done in
accordance with the Unified Development Code.
F. Projects required as a result of an annexation service plan shall be provided as
stated in the approved Service Plan for such annexed tracts.
Section 13.10.040 Project Financing.
A. Projects required to facilitate the subdivision of a specific tract shall be paid by
the subdivider in accordance with the Unified Development Code, unless otherwise
authorized in writing and approved by the City Council in accordance with the terms of
Section 13.09 of the Unified Development Code or other applicable law.
B. When utility expansion is requested within a portion of the City’s utility service
area, but the City is not otherwise required to provide service or planning to provide
service as reflected in the City’s Capital Improvements Plan, the City may nonetheless, at
the City’s sole option, facilitate the design and construction of the required utility
extensions or upgrades by managing the project with the cost of such extensions to be
shared and fully paid by the requesting landowners or subdividers prior to
commencement of the project.
C. When utility expansion is requested within a portion of the City’s utility service
area, the City shall evaluate degree to which the project 1) facilitates contiguous growth,
2) maximizes the provision of service to the service area, 3) enhances economic
development, 4) improves system operations, 5) contributes to conservation or other
environmental concern, and 6) facilitates the completion of the utility master plan.
D. At the City’s sole option, the City may also facilitate the installation of utility
expansion requests through 1) financial cost contribution, 2) financing of the improvement
using individual contracts between the City and each landowner for a proportionate share
of the project cost to be paid out over a specified period of time at a specified rate of
interest, 3) Impact Fee or connection fee reduction or waiver.
Chapter 13.20 of the City Code of Ordinances currently provides as follows:
Sec. 13.20.010. General.
A. It is unlawful for any owner or lessee, tenant or other person in possession of any
premises where any person lives or works, or occupies the same, to establish,
maintain or use any water closet, bathtub, lavatory or sink except by one of the
following means and consistent with the other terms, conditions and requirements of
this Chapter and with the City’s Unified Development Code:
1. connection to an approved Onsite Sewage Facility that is constructed
and maintained in accordance with the rules and regulations of all
appropriate state and local agencies having jurisdiction over such
facilities; or
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2. connection to a public centralized wastewater collection main with all
wastewater discharged to a centralized public wastewater collection
system.
B. Upon the “Development” of property, the provisions of Chapter 13 of the Unified
Development Code (pertaining to Infrastructure and Public Improvements) shall
govern the provision of wastewater service to the property. For the purposes of this
section, the term “Development” shall have the same meaning as in Section 16.05 of
the City’s Unified Development Code.
C. It is the duty of each such person referenced in subsection (A), above, to connect such
fixtures to an approved wastewater system, and to maintain the same.
Sec. 13.20.020. On Site Sewage Facilities.
A. General. All On Site Sewage Facilities must be constructed and maintained in
accordance with the rules and regulations of the appropriate state and local agencies
having jurisdiction over such facilities.
B. Availability of a Public Centralized Wastewater Collection Main. If a public
centralized wastewater collection main is located within 200 feet of a property line,
and the wastewater collection main has adequate capacity to receive and transport the
wastewater flow produced by the property, then property owner shall connect that
property to said utility line at the earliest to occur of either of the following events:
failure of the On Site Sewage Facility servicing the property, or the date that is five
(5) years after receipt of notice of the availability of a wastewater collection main
within 200-feet of the property line.
C. Failure of On Site Sewage Facility. When an Onsite Sewage Facility fails, the
following provisions shall apply:
a. If a public centralized wastewater collection main is located within 200 feet of
the property boundary, and the wastewater collection main has adequate capacity
to receive and transport the wastewater flow produced by the property, then the
property must be connected to said utility line by the property owner;
b. If no public centralized wastewater collection main is located within 200 feet of
the property boundary, the City shall evaluate the feasibility of providing
centralized wastewater collection services to the property via a gravity or low
pressure system. Where the provision of gravity sewer service or low pressure
system is technically feasible, utility system improvements may be made in
accordance with Chapters 13.10;
c. If the City determines that the provision of wastewater service via a centralized
wastewater collection main is not necessary due to existing or future land use,
then the On Site Sewage Facility may be repaired or replaced.
(Prior code § 12-101)
Sec. 13.20.030. Privies prohibited.
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It is unlawful for any owner or lessee, tenant or other person in possession of any premises in the
City to establish or maintain any privy or dry closet.
Sec.13.20.040 Low Pressure Sewer Systems
A. A “Low Pressure Sewer System” is an individual lift station located at each utility
customer or property owner location having a private force main connecting to a
public force main or gravity main located in a public utility easement or public
right-of-way.
B. Each property owner and utility customer shall be responsible for the cost of
installation and maintenance of the individual lift station and private force main.
Section 13.20.050. Prohibited Discharges into Sewer System
No person shall discharge, cause to be discharged, or permit to be discharged, either directly or
indirectly into the public sewer system, waste or wastewater from any of the following sources
unless allowed by the City Manager, or his/her designee:
A. Any wastes or wastewater that does not meet the limitations imposed by Section
13.24 of the Code of Ordinances.
B. Any stormwater, groundwater, rainwater, street drainage, subsurface drainage, or
yard drainage;
C. Any unpolluted water, including , but not limited to, cooling water, process water
or blow-down water from cooling towers or evaporative coolers;
D. Any wastes or wastewater, or any object, material, or other substance directly into
a manhole or other opening into the sewer facilities other than wastes or
wastewater through an approved service connection.
E. Any holding tank waste, provided, that such waste may be placed into facilities
designed to receive such wastes and approved by the City Manager, or his/her
designee.
Section 13.20.060 Sewer System Maintenance
A. For properties with gravity wastewater service, the property owner and utility
customer shall be responsible for the proper operation, maintenance, and repairs
of the sewer system in the building and the service lateral between the building
and the point of connection into the public sewer main.
B. For properties with low pressure service, the property owner and utility customer
shall be responsible for the proper operation, maintenance, and repairs of the
sewer system in the building and the service lateral, lift station (grinder pump)
and force main between the building and the point of connection into the public
sewer main.
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C. When, as a part of sewer system testing, the City identifies a flaw in a private
service lateral or force main where a repair is necessary to prevent infiltration or
inflow, the property owner and utility customer shall be responsible to cause the
repairs to be made within one (1) year of the date of notification by the City.
D. If repairs are not complete within one year of notification by the City, City may
engage the services of a contractor to make the necessary repairs with the costs
for such repairs to be paid by the City and subsequently charged to property
owner and utility customer.
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