A. If such a resolution is not adopted by the City Council, then the authority of the City Administrator to set aside standard review periods for this exception is no longer valid. Typical uses include recreational vehicle parks. 7. Pavement Cut Policy. COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY FACILITIES. Vehicle Storage. The BOA will determine whether the appeal is complete. The City Administrator is responsible for taking final action on the following procedures described in this Code and according to the specific criteria for each procedure as described in the Code. In reliance upon properly issued permits or approvals the applicant made substantial financial commitments or assumed substantial financial obligations within the purview of the activities authorized by said permit or approvals; and, 2. (4) Transfer of required parkland dedication in one subdivision to another location owned by the same subdivider within one-half mile of the proposed subdivision. PUDs are appropriate in areas where the Comprehensive Plan reflects the specific uses proposed in the PUD or where the Comprehensive Plan reflects mixed use as a land use category. Criteria for Approval. P. Specific criteria for considering Administrative Exceptions are provided in Chapter 3. Chapters 211 and 212 of the Texas Local Government Code together with the general police powers of municipalities empower the City to adopt this Unified Development Code. Not capable of being put into practice or of being done or accomplished. A private access, drive, or lane to more than one residence which that [sic] is contained within the lot or parcel and which is not dedicated to the public. The purpose of the Planned Unit Development District (PUD) is to provide land for uses and developments that promote development that is more sensitive to the natural environment, creates a significantly enhanced natural setting and/or sense of place, or otherwise enhances the standard pattern of development in Liberty Hill. However when the accessory building is located behind the rear facade of the primary structure, then it may meet the following setback: A. A. A. No plat shall be recommended without a determination that the plat conforms to the following: 1. Home Occupation Types. A Soil Conservation and Water Quality Plan prepared by the Soil Conservation District. The City Administrator is responsible for final action on developments specified in Section Chapter [sic] 2 of this Code. The threshold requirement for a TIA shall be a development or combination of developments that would result in trip generation of more than an average of one thousand (1,000) trips per day based upon the latest edition of the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation Manual. The entire building wall (including street wall face, parapet, fascia, windows, doors, canopy and roof) on any completed building. CLUB OR LODGE. A. The Mayor and City Council for the City of Liberty Hill. The City Council is responsible for final action on all developments, after determination of compliance and recommendation by the City Administrator. A sign with flashing, blinking or moving lights, regardless of wattage, whether directly or indirectly illuminated, except for time and temperature signs. Preserve the community character (e.g., residential street setbacks and layouts)[.]. A yard extending along the full length of the front lot line of the zoned area. The Comprehensive Plan reflects Liberty Hills long-term plan for growth and development. Any sign erected, mounted or displayed prior to the adoption of this subchapter[.]. Preexisting. That the development encourage walking and biking, enhance transit service opportunities, and improve traffic safety through promoting low speed, cautious driving while fully accommodating the needs of pedestrians and bicyclists. Traffic Circulation. Incidental Sign. The Administrative Procedures Manual (developed by the City Administrator) establishes timelines for review and applicable fees. Wash Plant. Typical uses include storage of private parking tow-a-ways or impound yards, (but specifically excluding dismantling or salvaging of vehicles). And a 35% impervious cover limit (0.35) could be adjusted upwards by 10% up to 38.5% or 0.10 X 0.35 = 0.385, instead of the original 35%. The standard review period for any application may be extended one time for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days if a review body or final action authority requests additional studies or information concerning the application. Final plats are technically complete versions of an already approved preliminary plat. H. Exemption from vested rights. Extraordinary Conditions. B. Marquee. Final action on the PUD includes final action on the proposed development agreement. Class 2: Offices (3 stories or less), churches, schools, public facilities including playgrounds, ball fields, community swimming pools, and similar facilities, day care facilities. 3. This section provides a methodology for the registration of permits, and permit applications, with the City Administrator so that a determination can be made as to whether the permit, or permit application is one that would afford a project with the vested rights as provided in Chapter 245 and 43.002 of the Texas Local Government Code. Freestanding signs may have more than one section, one of which may be changeable. Williamson County shall be the primary platting authority in the Citys ETJ, until such time as the City of Liberty Hill and Williamson County enter into an interlocal agreement which stipulates the division of review authority. The subdividers professional engineer certifying the plans is responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the documents and the soundness of the designs as submitted for review and actual construction. Directional Sign. 3. F. Landscaping. Maximum Development Density. To protect the abutting and surrounding residential areas, certain restrictions are placed on the intensity of uses and emphasis is placed on standards for lighting, buffering, parking and location of driveway access. All Nonconforming Signs shall be brought into compliance with this chapter in accordance with the provisions of this Section. Spoil Pile. Lot Width. LIGHT INDUSTRIAL. Words not listed in this section shall be defined using the Websters Third New International Dictionary, unabridged. Rezoning of newly annexed territory may begin upon completion of annexation of the area, while staying within guidelines set forth by the State. Service will only be reconnected, at the users expense, after the user has ceased the violation and satisfactorily demonstrated and established his ability to comply with this Code. The standards and provisions of this Code shall be interpreted as the minimum requirements necessary for any person to comply with the Code. Sign Permits (number/letter change). BUSINESS OR TRADE SCHOOL. Mobile Home. Recent Resolution Regarding Public Improvement Districts (PID). Community Sewerage System. C. Uses Not Allowed (-): indicates that a use is not allowed. To enforce all provisions of this Code; 3. Procedures including initiation of appeals of administrative decisions are explained in Chapter 2. Other Property. Class 4: Commercial activities with higher vehicle activities, including but not limited to vehicle repair, service stations, drive-up window restaurants and banks, car washes, hotels and motels, shopping centers, funeral homes, schools, and child care centers. 2. A sign (made of any material) that is tacked, nailed, posted, pasted, glued or otherwise attached to trees, poles, stakes, fences or other objects, with the subject matter appearing thereon not being applicable to the use of the premises upon which such sign is located. Issue the sign permit, if the sign(s) that is the subject of the application conforms in every respect with the requirements of the Section and of the applicable Master or Common Signage Plan; or. K. Security lights of any output that are controlled by a motion sensor switch provided they do not remain illuminated for a duration not to exceed ten to twelve (1012) minutes after activation. Approval of Water Quality Controls. Any system, whether publicly or privately owned, serving multiple lots, dwelling units, businesses, commercial or industrial establishments for the collection, transportation and disposal of sewage or industrial wastes of liquid nature, including various devices for the treatment of such sewage and industrial wastes. A. Policy- and Legislative-Related Applications and Permits. Typical uses include liquor stores, bottle shops, or any licensed sale of liquor beer or wine for off-site consumption. BUILDING MAINTENANCE SERVICES. Storage services primarily for personal effects and household goods within enclosed storage areas having individual access, but excluding uses such as workshops, hobby shops, manufacturing, or commercial activity. G. Approval Criteria. A type of building sign that is suspended from the underside of a predominantly horizontal plane surface and is supported by such surface. This chapter addresses policies contained in the Comprehensive Plan and legal requirements for the adequate provision of infrastructure for the health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the City of Liberty Hill and its surroundings. E. The City reserves the right to require corrections to actual conditions in the field that are found to be contrary to or omitted from submitted plans. The criteria for determining conditions under this permit are described in Section 4.10. The cutting and removal of trees for personal use, generally restricted to clearing of fewer than ten (10) trees on a site. HEAVY INDUSTRIAL. General Development Plan. Typical uses include new and used car dealerships, motorcycle dealerships, and boat, trailer, and recreational vehicle dealerships. If the landowner or developer of a subdivision decides or elects to post fiscal surety in lieu of completing construction prior to final plat approval, the landowner or developer may utilize one of the following methods of posting fiscal surety. C. Compatibility with existing or permitted uses on abutting sites, in terms of building height, bulk, scale, setbacks and open spaces, landscaping and site development, and access and circulation features. Lot, Corner. The overburden and reject materials as piled or deposited during surface mining. Within seven days of the submission of a complete application for a sign permit, the City Administrator shall either: i. A plat or replat will not be approved unless the proposed lot(s) have direct access to an improved public street, private street, or an approved public way, and connected by improved public street to an improved public thoroughfare. The regulations and restrictions of the Planning and Zoning Commission for the City of Liberty Hill will be pursuant to the provisions of applicable statutory requirements of the State of Texas. (4) Water and wastewater connections shall be readily available at the park site with water and wastewater lines located along the street frontage of the park. The property owner shall be responsible for maintaining any vehicular use area in good condition and free of refuse, debris, and vehicles that have not been driven for two weeks or longer, and all landscaping in a healthy and growing condition, replacing it when necessary as specified in the approved site development permit. Lot size and Maximum Lot Coverage may be reduced for Clustered Residential Development. C. Any other specific procedure or legislative action that requires City Council action as specified in this Code, or required by state or federal law. 2. The purpose of These standards exist in order [sic] is to achieve a minimum level of quality, compatibility and environmental protection in new and existing developments while maintaining significant flexibility in site layout and design. The Official Zoning Map shall be identified by the signature of the Mayor, attested to by the City Secretary and bear the Seal of the City of Liberty Hill under the following words: This is to certify that this is the Official Zoning Map referred to in Section of the Unified Development Code, Ordinance No. Lot Area. A bar preventing one from making an allegation or a denial that contradicts what one has previously stated as the truth. This Code shall apply to all matters pertaining to the use and development of land within the jurisdiction described in Section 1.04 above. Every building erected (or moved) and every lot platted for development must conform to the following minimum requirements: A. This section applies to general compliance issues related to development within the City of Liberty Hill. C. Where appropriate, a letter from each respective utility service provider (when such utility is not provided by the City of Liberty Hill) which states that all requirements have been met, is sufficient in meeting the intent of this section. A contiguous legally-created lot, parcel, outlot, outparcel or residue owned and recorded as the property of the same persons, or controlled by a single entity. B. Minor subdivisions in which all lots are fifteen (15) acres or larger. F. The delay of standard review periods may not be implemented as a moratorium. Download PDF file King's Hill Historic District Design Guidelines (2001) 6.53 MB. Assistance shall not mean financial aid in actual easement acquisition, construction or engineering costs. Two or more persons occupying a dwelling unit and using common cooking facilities, provided that unless all members are related by blood or marriage, or legal adoption, no such shall contain more than four (4) nonrelated persons. All outdoor lighting fixtures existing and legally installed and operating before the effective date of this Code shall be exempt from this Code unless they are determined to create a safety hazard. A dwelling unit consisting of 1 principal room exclusive of bathroom, kitchen, hallway, closets, or dining alcove directly off the principal room providing such dining alcove does not exceed 125 sq. A plant community whose species are adapted to the diverse and varying environmental conditions that occur along the boundary that separates aquatic and terrestrial areas. I. Structures or actions that compensate for undesirable impacts. Building, Detached. A. A permit issued, or to be issued, by the City Administrator, authorizing work on a historic resource within a designated historic district or landmark. Water system including wells (where used), utility easements, water distribution lines, fire hydrants, valves, pumps, pressure tanks, water towers and other water facilities. The terms include the following: owner, owners agent, landowner, property owner, applicant, developer, and subdivider. However, these lot standards shall apply to areas previously outside the City limits after they are incorporated and then . A. A residential structure occupied as a dwelling place of one or more persons in which the use and management of sleeping quarters and all appliances for cooking, ventilation, heating, or lighting are under one persons control. No sign permit of any kind shall be issued for an existing or proposed sign unless such sign is consistent with the requirements of this Section (including those protecting existing signs) in every respect and with the Master or Common Signage Plan in effect for the property, if applicable. Other Conditions. 3. Joint Use Facilities. Community Service is for such uses for volunteer service organizations, church services, and other similar services for the benefit of the community (not necessarily a City service). Abandoned Sign. Existing ordinances. Compared with conventional suburban developments, TNDs have a higher potential to increase modal split by encouraging and accommodating alternate transportation modes. L. any other conditions the Commission deems necessary to insure compatibility with surrounding uses, preserving public health, safety, and welfare, and to enable the Commission to make its findings. If the City Administrator fails to establish review periods for each procedure, the default review period will be ninety (90) days unless State law imposes a shorter period, in which event the shorter period will prevail. The Parks and Recreation Board shall be responsible for hearing and making recommendations to the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council on the following: Parks and Recreation Improvements and Amenities included with Park Land Dedications. Family. This Chapter identifies minimum standards for areas both within the City limits and the ETJ. Selection. 6. A use providing bed care and in-patient services for persons requiring regular medical attention, such as nursing home, but excluding facilities providing surgical or emergency medical services, facilities providing care for alcoholism, drug addiction, mental disease, or communicable disease. As a condition of deferring the obligation to dedicate rights-of-way for or to improve thoroughfares, which deferral shall be in the sole discretion of the City, the City shall require the developer to execute a subdivision or site development improvement agreement specifying the amount and timing of the rights-of-way dedication or improvements to thoroughfares, including the posting or depositing of a letter of credit or other fiscal surety, in a form and under terms acceptable to the City, in advance of approval of the development application. Swinging Sign. The period must have a time limit, not to exceed ninety (90) days. However, applications shall be reviewed and processed in the sequence required pursuant to this Code. A use engaged in the loaning of money on the security of property pledged in the keeping of the pawnbroker, and the incidental sale of such property. Abutting and directly connected to or bordering. The regulations and restrictions of the City Council for the City of Liberty Hill will be pursuant to the provisions of applicable statutory requirements of the State of Texas. Administrator. If a final action has not been taken on an application by the appropriate City staff, board, or commission, at the end of the time requirement for that application, there will be no penalty assessed to the applicant or final review authority. B. Subdivision-Related Applications and Permits. Gross Residential Density. 1.1 Purpose and Scope . D. The City Engineer will approve any Construction Plan that is submitted and sufficiently shows compliance with any city-approved or adopted design or construction criteria manuals, or in the absence of city approved or adopted design requirements, standard engineering practices. Building Permit. The impervious cover standards are essential in order to manage or avoid the adverse problems of excessive quantity and degraded quality of urban stormwater runoff, increased erosion of downstream channels and waterways, reduced interception and absorption of rainfall and runoff by the soil and vegetative cover, increased reradiating of excessive heat from large pavement surfaces, and other related problems that can arise as a result of intensive urban development. This overlay applies in the area identified as the Downtown Overlay District on the Official Zoning Map. Contributing Zone. Premises. Noxious Matter. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF AGRICULTURAL USE TYPES. For purposes of a subdivision plat, when a 30 day extension has been issued, the application is deemed to have been denied but still subject to review by the City of the applicable review authority. A commercial sign identifying more than one business or organization located on the premises. G. The Board of Adjustment is responsible for final action. General Warehousing and Distribution. Lot Coverage. All other words and phrases shall be given their common, ordinary meaning, unless the context clearly requires otherwise. Construction plans must be submitted to the City Engineer for all existing or proposed streets, sidewalks, drainage and utility improvements, water quality controls, park improvements, and any other infrastructure or public improvements that are required or proposed to be constructed, reconstructed, improved, or modified to serve the development. To engage in any development, use, construction, remodeling, or other activity of any nature in any way inconsistent with any approved plan, plat, permit, certificate, or other form of authorization granted by the City for such activity. 3. All landscaping shall not obstruct pedestrian, bicycle or vehicular traffic. Arterial. Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND). Upon request of the applicant or property owner, the obligation to dedicate or improve thoroughfare rights-of-way or to make intersection improvements imposed on an application may be deferred to a later stage of the development process. Building Permits - Nothing in this Code shall require any change in plans, construction, size or designated use of any building, structure or part thereof that has been granted a building permit prior to the effective date of this Code, or any amendment to this Code, provided construction shall begin consistent with the terms and conditions of the building permit and proceed to completion in a timely manner. Developable Land (or Area). A yard extends along a lot line, and to a depth or width specified in the yard requirements for the zoning district in which such zoned area is located. NGVD. Property that touches or is directly across a street from the subject property. Duplexes are intended to provide affordable housing options, but should not occupy more than 20% of all units in single-family residential subdivisions. Development in the City must occur in compliance with all regulations of this Code. The ground surface in its original state before grading, stripping, excavation, landscaping, or filling. Board of Adjustment (BOA). RELIGIOUS ASSEMBLY. The adopted City of Liberty Hill Drainage Master Plan. B. There are three types of final plats. A transfer of development rights from a transferor parcel to a receiving parcel by instrument(s) of transfer. Open-air storage, distribution and handling of materials and equipment. The covered, painted over message must not show through the paint. Capable of being seen (whether or not legible) by a person of normal height and visual acuity while walking or driving on a public road. 7. Land carried on the Williamson County Appraisal District tax rolls as agricultural land, or which is used for the purpose of conducting agricultural activities. Right of Way Permit Requirements. If the application is not resubmitted within a period specified by the City Administrator, a new application and fee shall be required. Dwelling, Attached. Outdoor Entertainment. B. Comprehensive Drainage Plan. Each application for a sign permit or for approval of a Master or Common Signage Plan shall be accompanied by the applicable fees, which shall be established by the City Council from time to time by resolution. The owner shall be responsible for all costs associated with removal and disposal of the sign. I. Map which depicts the minimum special flood hazard area to be regulated by this Ordinance Code [sic] (unless a Floodway Map is available). The City desires to assure both that development impacts are mitigated through contributions of street rights-of-way and transportation system improvements and that new development contribute their fair share of the costs of transportation improvements. Typical uses include winery, sheet metal shop, welding shop and machine shop. A. Typical uses include driving ranges, miniature golf courses, golf courses, swimming pools, tennis courts, and outdoor racquetball courts. Whenever there appears to be an uncertainty, vagueness, or conflict in the terms of the Code, the Manager, in consultation with the staff, city engineer, or city attorney, as may be appropriate, shall make every effort to interpret the Code in such a way that it fulfills the goals of the Comprehensive Plan and the Code. Start of Construction. Bed and Breakfast. Because zoning only applies to areas within the City limits, these standards are nonbinding guidelines for development in the ETJ. Approved zoning changes shall be entered on the Official Zoning Map by the City Administrator and each change shall be identified on the Map with the date and number of the Ordinance making the change. Call (319) 627-2418. COMMUNITY RECREATION. Preserve and enhance historic areas throughout the City[. Civic use types include the performance of utility, educational, recreational, cultural, medical, productive, governmental, and other uses which are strongly vested with public or social importance. Site. to meet the open space requirements of the Ordinance Code [sic]; to provide a well site, to provide a sewerage disposal parcel,) or a tract of land that may meet zoning requirements for area, width, depth, etc., but is not intended for development due to environmental constraints, density restrictions or other legal encumbrances. Uses Permitted By Right (P): indicates that a use is allowed by right. A historic district includes all property within its boundaries, and may overlay any zoning district. Streets including alleys, bridges and street lighting, rights-of-way, sidewalks, signalization. iii. Permitted Sign. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall forward its recommendation to the City Council who is responsible for final action on a Code Text Amendments. Flow Attenuation. Net site area can include floodplains in the calculations (except for areas above the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone) if floodplains are used as public space for such uses as public open space, parks, or hike and bike trails. Contact. B. Temporary real estate signs (commonly referred to as bandit signs) are permitted Friday, Saturday and Sunday only, and must be removed by Monday morning, per TxDoT regulations. 2. If the TIA threshold is exceeded, the applicant shall be so advised on the TIA Determination Worksheet and referred to the City Administrator or his designee for consultation concerning the preparation of a TIA. Buffer yards shall not be located within existing streets or public rights-of-way. C. Computation of Height. (f) All land proposed for dedication as parkland that is located in a floodplain area shall: (1) Be easily accessible and have adequate street frontage; (2) Have any alteration of its natural character and that of its waterway approved by the parks board and city; (3) Be at least 100 feet in width, or of a width acceptable to the parks board and the city; (4) Have a configuration and topography suitable for placement of facilities such as playgrounds, picnic facilities, and open playfields. G. Seasonal decorations with lights in place no longer than sixty (60) days. The mediator may invite any person, organization or governmental unit with relevant information to participate in the mediation. The character of these developments is residential neighborhoods, protected from incompatible uses, and is provided with necessary and adequate facilities and services. Such an extension may not be granted after an applicant has requested final action. Ashes, discarded wood, abandoned, discarded, or unused objects or equipment such as furniture, appliances, cans, or containers; garbage or refuse of any kind, whether liquid or solid; or any accumulation of any foul, decaying, or putrescent substances. Merchandise displays shall not be considered window signs. The application for appeal shall be made in writing and shall contain the applicants factual and/or legal rationale for the appeal. The maximum density for this district is 20 units per acre. This does not yet factor lot standards found in Table 5.1 [4-4]. Renewable Resource. Publicly maintained traffic-control devices. I. Useable open space available for use by the occupants of more than one dwelling unit; controlled and maintained by a property owner or an incorporated nonprofit homeowners association; or dedicated in fee to, and maintained by, a public agency and devoted to use by residents who will occupy the dwellings.