Azle City Zoning Code
SECTION 18
O, OFFICE DISTRICT
§ 18.1 INTENT.
The O, Office District, allows for the construction of small scale buildings of high quality which are well designed and coordinated with one another. This zoning district is designed to allow business uses compatible to the wooded, hilly, lake-oriented, residential design character of the city and that are compatible to the surrounding areas and adjacent land uses. This zoning district allows a lower overall intensity of use and development when compared to other commercial categories. It is particularly well suited for environmentally sensitive areas and those sites in which natural limitations make full area utilization unfeasible. It has been established to encourage and permit general professional and business offices of high site quality and appearance, in attractive landscaped surroundings. This zoning district should generally be located in areas abutting arterial and/or collector streets which are, because of location and development trends, suitable for the establishment of office uses that are compatible with residential uses, thereby maintaining the character and integrity of existing and developing neighborhoods. This zoning district also serves as a transitional zone between commercial and residential development.
(Ordinance 2013-09, ex. A, adopted 5/7/13)
§ 18.2 PERMITTED USES.
See permitted use schedule in Section 4.10 of this ordinance. NOTE: (S) indicates that a specific use permit must be issued in accordance with the requirements of Section 32 of this ordinance.
(Ordinance 2013-09, ex. A, adopted 5/7/13)
§ 18.3 DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS.
A. | Minimum lot area | None |
B. | Minimum lot width | None |
C. | Minimum front yard | 10 feet |
D. | Minimum rear yard | 20 feet |
E. | Minimum side yard | 15 feet |
F. | Maximum building height | 3 stories |
G. | Maximum lot coverage | 35% |
H. | Maximum floor area ratio | 2:1 |
I. | Minimum open space | Shall be in accordance with Section 29 |
(Ordinance 2013-09, ex. A, adopted 5/7/13)
§ 18.4 OUTSIDE STORAGE.
No outside storage or display of goods, wares, or merchandise shall be allowed in this zoning district. Sidewalk sales are prohibited.
(Ordinance 2013-09, ex. A, adopted 5/7/13)
§ 18.5 SIGNS.
Signs may be erected in accordance with the sign ordinance.
(Ordinance 2013-09, ex. A, adopted 5/7/13)
§ 18.6 ARRANGEMENT OF USES.
Permitted uses, specific use permits, and accessory uses (Section 32 of this ordinance) may be located in separate structures or within the same building. A detached accessory building must conform in appearance to the main building with architecturally compatible construction and by utilizing like kind materials and design.
(Ordinance 2013-09, ex. A, adopted 5/7/13)
§ 18.7 OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING.
Off-street parking and loading shall be in accordance with Section 28 of this ordinance.
(Ordinance 2013-09, ex. A, adopted 5/7/13)
§ 18.8 SCREENING.
Screening shall be in accordance with Section 27 of this ordinance.
(Ordinance 2013-09, ex. A, adopted 5/7/13)
§ 18.9 ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES.
Accessory buildings and structures shall be in accordance with Section 27 of this ordinance.
(Ordinance 2013-09, ex. A, adopted 5/7/13)
§ 18.10 LANDSCAPING.
Landscaping shall be in accordance with Section 29 of this ordinance.
(Ordinance 2013-09, ex. A, adopted 5/7/13)