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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10102024 ZPC Agenda Item 5 L West University Place HVAC Unit Location SA F E buillt. PART II-CODE OF ORDINANCES APPENDIX A-ZONING ORDINANCE* ARTICLE 7. DISTRICT-SPECIFIC REGULATIONS ARTICLE 7. DISTRICT-SPECIFIC REGULATIONS Section 7-100. Purpose and applicability. The purpose of this Article is to prescribe regulations which differ by district. Each regulation shall be construed to carry out the purpose and intent of this ordinance as well as the purpose for the district within which it applies. Section 7-101. Regulations,tables,etc. (a) In General. Every use, building site and structure must comply with the regulations set out in the following tables:Table 7-1. Uses;Table 7-2.Yards(or'setbacks');Table 7-3.Open &Pervious Areas;Table 7-4a.Garage Space;Table 7-4b. Buildings;Table 7-5a. Parking, Driveways, Etc.;Table 7-5b.Certain Structures (b) Projections. Permissible projections into yards,and details about computation of open and pervious areas, are set out in Table 7-6,the"Projections Schedule." Table 7-6. Projections Schedule Projections Schedule General Rule:This schedule describes certain structures which are allowed to "project" into yards (or setbacks). It also provides special rules for calculating open and pervious areas affected by such structures. See the "Yards (or'setbacks')" and the"Open & Pervious Areas"tables. Table 7-6. Projections Schedule,cont. Type Of Structure Maximum Allowed Projection (In Inches), Special Measured From The Inside Edge Of The Rules For Yard. Calculating Open & Pervious Areas Front Rear Side SF Yard Yard Yard Bufferyard Mechanical Air conditioning 0 See Note See Note 0 The area Equipment equipment, pool 6. 6. does not equipment,and similar count as freestanding mechanical either equipment open or pervious area. Table 7-6. Projections Schedule,cont. West University Place,Texas,Code of Ordinances Created: 2024-07-14 13:49:45 [EST] (Supp.No.45) Page 1 of 2 Note 6. Equipment in Rear or Side Yard. REAR YARD: Indicated equipment may project into a rear yard (but not closer than five feet to a property line) only if: (a) separating the equipment from any building site across the rear lot line, there is a solid wall or fence at least one foot higher than the highest part of the equipment; (b) if the equipment occupies any part of an easement under the control of the City, the City has issued a separate acquiescence or consent to the occupancy of the easement; (c)there has been formally granted to the city any utility easement deemed necessary by the City's chief utility official; (d) the base of the equipment is not higher than 14 inches above the ground (Exception:The base may be elevated to the minimum level of the lowest floor of the principal building, as established by the City's flood damage prevention ordinance, if that level is higher than 14 inches above the ground.); and (e) if located within five feet of any properly line, the equipment is fully encased in a sound absorbing cabinet e.r is otherwise designed and operated to comply with the City's noise regulations; see Chapter 54 of the Code of Ordinances. SIDE YARD: Indicated equipment may project into an interior or street side yard (but not closer than three feet to a property line)only if it is fully encased in a sound absorbing cabinet, or is otheRise designed and operated to comply with the City's noise regulations; see Chapter 54 of the Code of Ordinances. However, equipment replacing older equipment in a side yard may project as close as 18 inches to a property line, if the fire marshal determines that such projection will not significantly interfere with emergency access, either on the same site or on another site. NEW AND REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT:These rules apply to all new and replacement equipment. Exception: If older equipment was lawfully installed on an elevated structure in a rear yard, replacement equipment may be installed on the same structure. If the older equipment was lawfully installed without the required separating wall, the wall must be provided, but it may be either solid or at least 50% solid (e.g., lattice). All other rules apply. Created: 2024-07-14 13:49:45 [EST] (Supp.No.45) Page 2 of 2 PART II -CODE OF ORDINANCES APPENDIX A-ZONING ORDINANCE* ARTICLE 7. DISTRICT-SPECIFIC REGULATIONS ARTICLE 7. DISTRICT-SPECIFIC REGULATIONS Section 7-100. Purpose and applicability. The purpose of this Article is to prescribe regulations which differ by district. Each regulation shall be construed to carry out the purpose and intent of this ordinance as well as the purpose for the district within which it applies. Section 7-101. Regulations,tables, etc. (a) In General. Every use, building site and structure must comply with the regulations set out in the following tables:Table 7-1. Uses;Table 7-2.Yards(or'setbacks');Table 7-3.Open&Pervious Areas;Table 7-4a.Garage Space;Table 7-4b. Buildings;Table 7-5a. Parking, Driveways, Etc.;Table 7-5b. Certain Structures (b) Projections. Permissible projections into yards,and details about computation of open and pervious areas, are set out in Table 7-6,the"Projections Schedule." Table 7-5b:Certain General Rule:Every structure must conform to the applicable regulations shown,by District,in Structures this table.("N/A"means the rule does not apply.)Exceptions/Special Rules:(1)See special rules noted in table.(3)See Article 9 regarding Planned Development Districts. Item Regulation SF-1 I SF-2 I SF-3 TH GR-1 I GR-2 I C Swimming Maximum One.See Note 1. See Note N/A pools number 2. per building site Tennis Maximum One(may only be a private tennis courts number court).See Note 1. per building site Mechanical Minimum 12 inches or as per the manufacturers equipment clearance specifications for minimum clearance (generators, and noise for the specific model of equipment to air be installed.All mechanical equipment conditioning shall be fully encased in a sound- equipment, absorbing cabinet. pool equipment, and similar freestanding mechanical equipment) All Height, 25 feet.But see"Buildings"table for certain building height limits. 35 ft.See structures maximum Note 3. See Note 4 See,also, Article 8. West University Place,Texas,Code of Ordinances Created. 2024-07-14 13:49:45 [EST] (Supp.No.45) Page 1 of 1 Sec. 18-68. Mechanical Equipment. (1) Location.All mechanical equipment shall be installed in compliance with the minimum setback standards outlined in Table 7-2:Yards(or`setbacks').See also Table 7-6(Projections Schedule)for authorized projections into required yard or setback areas. (2) Noise.All mechanical equipment shall be fully encased in a sound-absorbing cabinet. (3) Clearance.All mechanical equipment shall have a minimum clearance of twelve(12)inches from the principal structure or shall be installed as per the manufacturers specifications for minimum clearance for the specific model of equipment to be installed. (4) International Building and Residential Codes.All mechanical equipment shall meet all other applicable requirements of the International Building and Residential Codes adopted by the city. Created: 2024-07-14 13:49:32 [1ST] (Supp.No.45) Page 1 of 1 West University Place Basketball Goal Location SA F E built. PART II-CODE OF ORDINANCES APPENDIX A-ZONING ORDINANCE* ARTICLE 7. DISTRICT-SPECIFIC REGULATIONS ARTICLE 7A. DISTRICT-SPECIFIC REGULATIONS Section 7A-100. Purpose and applicability. The purpose of this Article is to prescribe regulations which differ by district. Each regulation shall be construed to carry out the purpose and intent of this ordinance as well as the purpose for the district within which it applies. Section 7A-101. Regulations,tables, etc. (a) In General. Every use, building site and structure must comply with the regulations set out in the following tables:Table 7A-1. Uses;Table 7A-2.Yards(or'setbacks');Table 7A-3. Open &Pervious Areas;Table 7A-4a. Garage Space;Table 7A-4b. Buildings;Table 7A-5a. Parking, Driveways, Etc.;Table 7A-5b.Certain Structures (b) Projections. Permissible projections into yards,and details about computation of open and pervious areas, are set out in Table 7A-6,the"Projections Schedule." Table 7A-6. Projections Schedule,cont. Type Of Structure Maximum Allowed Projection (In Inches), Measured Special From The Inside Edge Of The Yard. Rules For Calculating Open & Pervious Areas Front Yard Rear Yard Side Yard SF Bufferyard Certain Basketball 120" No limit No limit No limit The area Accessory goals See Note 7. generally, may count Structures but see as both Note 7. open area and pervious area. Note 7. Basketball Goals. No part of the equipment may be closer than ten feet to any street line the right-of-way. West University Place,Texas,Code of Ordinances created: 2024-07-14 13:49:45 [EST] (Supp.No.45) Page 1 of 1 L West University Place Definition of Structure SAFF built. Section 7-101. Regulations,tables,etc. (a) In General. Every use, building site and structure must comply with the regulations set out in the following tables:Table 7-1. Uses;Table 7-2.Yards(or'setbacks');Table 7-3.Open&Pervious Areas;Table 7-4a.Garage Space;Table 7-4b. Buildings;Table 7-5a. Parking, Driveways, Etc.;Table 7-5b. Certain Structures (b) Projections. Permissible projections into yards,and details about computation of open and pervious areas, are set out in Table 7-6,the"Projections Schedule." Table 7-6. Projections Schedule Projections Schedule General Rule:This schedule describes certain structures which are allowed to"project" into yards(or setbacks). It also provides special rules for calculating open and pervious areas affected by such structures. See the"Yards (or'setbacks')" and the "Open & Pervious Areas"tables. Type Of Structure Maximum Allowed Projection (In Inches), Special Measured From The Inside Edge Of The Rules For Yard. Calculating Open & Pervious Areas Front Rear Side SF Yard Yard Yard Bufferyard Buildings Items near ground level: 120"See No limit. 0 See No limit The area And porches, platforms and Note See Note Note 13. counts as Attached decks higher than six 1.1. 1.1. open area. Structures, inches but not higher The area Cont. than 14 inches, and beneath a similar structures deck may attached to buildings count as pervious area if rain is allowed to pass through the deck. Other parts of buildings 0, but 0, but 0, but 0, but see The area and structures attached see Note see see Note Note 3. does not to buildings. 2.See Notes 3 5. See See Notes count as Note and 4. Note 13. 1.1 and either 1.1. See 13. open or Notes pervious 1.1 and area. 13. Created: 2024-07-14 13:49:45 [EST] (Supp.No.45) Page 1 of 2 Ground level Sidewalks, patios, No limit, No limit No limit No limit The area and porches/platforms/decks, except counts as underground retaining walls, that open area items driveways, parking areas decks but not as and similar structures not may not pervious higher than six inches;all project area underground structures. more unless the See also Table 7-3 than material is regarding pervious 120" completely pavement. pervious to water. The area beneath a deck may count as pervious area if rain is allowed to pass through the deck. See Table 7-3. Retaining Retaining walls higher No limit No limit No limit No Limit The area Walls than 6 inches but not counts as higher than 24 inches open area measured from top of but not as curb. pervious See also Sec. 18-210 area. reqardinq engineering design requirements for retaining walls. Created: 2024-07-14 13:49:45 [EST] (Supp.No.45) Page 2 of 2 Sec. 18-210. Masonry construction. Masonry fences and walls must be made of brick,concrete masonry units,vitrified clay tile,concrete tile,or monolithic reinforced concrete. In addition,the fence or wall and fence or wall foundation must be approved by the city's urban forester for compliance with the tree preservation and protection regulations. (1) The masonry fcncc All masonry fences,and masonry walls higher than six inches, must be designed by a structural engineer,listed with the Texas State Board of Professional Engineers,as required in appendix C of the Code of Ordinances.The engineered design must be for the foundation and the fence wall and meet the windstorm requirements of the current adopted building code. (2) Emergency portals may be required;see Sec. 18-208. (Code 2003, §6.591;Ord. No. 1925, §1(ex.A),8-9-2010;Ord. No.2000,§ 1(App.A), 2-9-2015) Created: 2024-07-14 13:49:33 [EST] (Supp.No.45) Page 1 of 1