Azle City Zoning Code
SECTION 25
LFO, LAKE FRONT OVERLAY DISTRICT
§ 25.1 INTENT.
The LFO, Lake Front Overlay District is intended to allow enjoyment of lake related activities by property owners while addressing unique characteristics of lake front property and providing reasonable protection for nearby property owners.
The LFO District applies to any lot that abuts a body of water under the jurisdiction of the Tarrant Regional Water District. Notwithstanding anything in this ordinance to the contrary, the following regulations shall apply to properties within the LFO District and shall supersede the regulations of the underlying zoning district to the extent of any conflict.
(Ordinance 2013-09, ex. A, adopted 5/7/13)
§ 25.2 SPECIAL REGULATIONS.
A.
Uses in Front Yard:
Any use permitted in a rear yard in the underlying zoning district is permitted in the front yard of LFO District property, subject to the following restrictions:
1.
The normal front yard building setback applies.
2.
Liquid propane tanks, water well equipment, water softeners, etc. shall be allowed behind the building setback line, provided they are screened against being viewed from the street by using landscaping materials architecturally compatible with the main structure. Such equipment shall be allowed between the building setback line and a line 75 feet from the building line provided they are screened from view. Such equipment will be allowed behind the aforementioned 75 foot line without screening.
B.
Uses in Lake Yard:
Any use permitted in a rear yard in the underlying zoning district is permitted in the lake yard.
C.
The minimum required lake yard is 35 feet.
D.
Accessory buildings in the lake yard may abut the lake property line.
E.
Minimum lot width requirements may be waived during the platting or replatting process.
(Ordinance 2013-09, ex. A, adopted 5/7/13)