Azle City Zoning Code
SECTION 27A
NEW CONSTRUCTION DESIGN CRITERIA
§ 27.1A INTENT.
It is the intent of the design criteria to provide guidelines for construction materials for new residential and business construction in order to blend with surrounding structures and provide an esthetically, pleasing appearance, as well as, insure sound construction quality.
(Ordinance 2013-09, ex. A, adopted 5/7/13)
§ 27.2A APPLICABILITY.
All projects/developments platted after December 2004 shall be subject to the requirements of this section[:]
A.
For the purposes of this section the term masonry shall include brick, stone, concrete, split faced concrete masonry units, and faux stone, cement siding or brick. The Building Official shall have the authority to approve alternate materials as meeting the definition of masonry.
B.
Concrete masonry units that do not have any distinctive architectural relief shall not be utilized to meet the minimum masonry requirements except for portions of the building that are not visible from the public right of way.
(Ordinance 2013-09, ex. A, adopted 5/7/13)
§ 27.3A RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS.
For all new construction in the E-1, E-2, E-3 SF-1, SF-2, SF-3, SF-4, SF-5, LFO, MD-1 and MD-2 zoning districts, the following is required:
A.
A minimum of sixty-five percent (65%) of the exterior walls, exclusive of doors and windows, of each dwelling unit shall be constructed of masonry.
B.
A minimum of a two (2) car garage shall be provided for each detached single-family dwelling unit, a minimum one (1) car garage shall be provided for each unit of a duplex dwelling, and a minimum of one (1) covered parking space shall be provided for each unit of a triplex or four-plex dwelling.
C.
Where a subdivision is platted so that residential lots adjacent to a public street, a six (6) foot high solid screening wall along the rear and side lot lines shall be required, except for one gate not to exceed forty-eight (48) inches per each lot. The screening wall shall be constructed of masonry as defined in Section 27.2A. The fence shall be a minimum of six (6) feet in height. Cement siding is not permitted as a fencing material.
D.
Dumpsters shall be surrounded on three (3) sides by a six (6) foot tall masonry fence or other material as approved by the Building Official. Dumpster enclosures shall be provided with an opaque gate.
(Ordinance 2013-09, ex. A, adopted 5/7/13; Ordinance 2022-18 adopted 8/2/2022; Ordinance 2024-4 adopted 3/4/2024)
§ 27.4A MULTIFAMILY DISTRICTS.
For all new construction in the MF-1 and MF-2 zoning districts, the following is required:
A.
A minimum of sixty-five percent (65%) of the exterior walls, exclusive of doors and windows, of each structure shall be constructed of masonry.
B.
Subdivision screening fences shall be provided where the subdivision abuts an arterial or a collector street. The screening fence shall be constructed of masonry as defined in Section 27.2A. The fence shall be a minimum of six (6) feet in height. Cement siding is not permitted as a fencing material.
C.
A minimum of one (1) covered parking space shall be provided for each dwelling unit.
D.
Dumpsters shall be surrounded on three sides by a six (6) foot tall masonry fence or other material as approved by the Building Official. Dumpster enclosures shall be provided with an opaque gate.
(Ordinance 2013-09, ex. A, adopted 5/7/13)
§ 27.5A COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS.
For all new construction in the Office, Commercial, Heavy Commercial, Institutional, and Central Business Districts, the following is required:
A.
Minimum of seventy-five percent (75%) of the exterior walls, exclusive of doors and windows, of each structure shall be constructed of masonry.
B.
Dumpsters shall be surrounded on three (3) sides by a six (6) foot tall masonry fence or other material as approved by the Building Official. Dumpster enclosures shall be provided with an opaque gate.
(Ordinance 2013-09, ex. A, adopted 5/7/13)
§ 27.6A INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT.
For all new construction in the Industrial District, the following is required:
A.
Dumpsters shall be surrounded on three (3) sides by a six (6) foot tall masonry fence or other material as approved by the Building Official. Dumpster enclosures shall be provided with an opaque gate.
(Ordinance 2013-09, ex. A, adopted 5/7/13)