Alamo City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 6A
R-1T TOWNHOUSE DISTRICT
10-6A-1: APPLICATION OF PREVAILING REGULATIONS:
In the proposed development of an R-1T Townhouse development, the applicable provisions from the Subdivision Ordinance relating to streets, required/paved alleys, sidewalks, fire hydrant interval spacing, etc., shall be applied as deemed appropriate. (Ord, 115-8-24, 8-6-2024)
10-6A-2: PERMITTED USES:
A building or premises shall be used only for the following purposes:
One Townhouse per recorded Lot.
Townhouse condominiums; requires recorded OCRs to perpetually maintain the common elements in such a condominium regime.
Institutions of religious, educational or philanthropic nature; off-street parking and setbacks shall be pursuant to the R-2 zoning district.
Signs in accordance to prevailing Sign Code Regulations.
Accessory uses and/or structures; inclusive of detention ponds which shall be perpetually privately maintained (via the recorded CCRs).
(Ord, 115-8-24, 8-6-2024)
10-6A-3: HEIGHT REGULATIONS:
No building shall exceed two and one-half stories (21Z) stories or thirty-five (35') in height. (Ord, 115-8-24, 8-6-2024)
10-6A-4: TOWNHOUSE USE REQUIREMENTS:
Building setbacks for structures shall be as follows subject to adjustment via recorded plat notes, recorded easements, and/or bona fide and binding orders from the Zoning Board of Adjustments (ZBA).
A. 1. Minimum Lot Area for internal lots: 2000 square feet
2. Minimum Lot Area for corner lots: 3000 square feet
B. One Townhouse per lot platted for Townhouse use.
C. 1. Minimum lot width for internal lots: 30'
2. Minimum lot width for corner lots” 35'
D. Minimum lot length: 80'
E. Minimum front yard building setback: 20'
F. Minimum rear yard building setback: 5'
G. 1. Minimum side yard building setback - Inner lot 5'; however, townhouses separated by approved firewalls may build to the side lot line where other neighboring structures may abut. In no instance shall a portion of a structure’s eaves, etc., encroach over the neighboring property or cross (the air space) of a platted lot.
2. Minimum corner side yard building setback: 10'
H. Garage Door setback to right-of-way: 18'
I. Maximum height of structures: 35'