Bandera City Zoning Code

The type of drainage located adjacent to the vehicle lane;

The furnishing zone area provided to accommodate street trees or landscaping, public infrastructure, and public furniture; and

Walkways provided for pedestrians serving as a block break may be approved by the city administrator.

Public frontage diagram.

Street trees shall be planted in P3, P4, and P5. Awnings, arcades, or galleries may be used in lieu of street trees in P4 and P5.

Street trees shall be planted in a regularly-spaced pattern in P4 and P5 and;

When planted, street trees shall be a minimum height of ten (10) feet and/or two (2) inches in caliper.

Public frontage from a terminated vista or civic space may be exempt from street tree requirements by warrant.

To keep walkways and driveways clear from tree branch obstructions, street tree canopy, at maturity with minor pruning, shall provide a minimum vertical clearance of eight (8) feet for sidewalks and paths, driveways, parking spaces, streets, and loading areas. Vertical clearance measurements shall be taken from the bottom branches of the main canopy to the ground surface below.

Spacing of trees can be adjusted by warrant to accommodate specific site conditions and for the allowance of encroachments.

For installation within the frontage zone, the prescribed types of public lighting and spacing shall be shown in Bandera's lighting ordinance. The spacing may be adjusted by warrant to accommodate site specific conditions.

The paving design of the walkway shall be continuous for the extent of each block face.

Sidewalks are required on all major streets and neighborhood streets. Existing neighborhood streets are exempt. The width and location of sidewalks shall be in accordance with the place type zoning. The area between curb and sidewalk shall be excavated or filled to provide a uniform grade to match with the longitudinal street grade. The ground elevation at the right-of-way line shall be not more than two (2) feet nor less than three (3) inches above the elevation of the top of the adjacent curb or street edge. All sidewalks shall be of a continuing common surface, not interrupted by steps or abrupt changes in level. Wherever sidewalks end, at cross streets or parking areas, they shall bend to a common level by constructing ramps in compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) dimensions and standards. All the broom-swept smooth and uniform to provide a non-slip surface.

The original grid pattern within the city establishes the foundation for the street network. Unless otherwise approved by the city council, provision shall be made for the extension of streets through any new neighborhood. Off-center street intersections with Streets in adjacent neighborhoods shall be avoided. All streets shall be continuous or in alignment with existing streets unless variations are deemed advisable by the council due to topography and requirements of traffic circulation.

To assure adequate and proper streets, a soils evaluation report by a licensed engineer shall be required. This report shall be submitted with the plans and specifications for street improvements.

Major streets serving place type P5 shall have a minimum dedicated right-of-way of eighty (80) feet and a minimum paving width curb to curb of thirty-two (32) feet. Neighborhood streets used to primarily serve neighborhoods and serving place types P3, P4, or P5 shall have a minimum dedicated right-of-way of sixty (60) feet and a minimum (paving) width curb to curb of twenty-eight (28) feet. Rural streets in P2 and the ETJ shall generally be constructed with concrete ribbon curbs and the right-of-way may vary.

Major streets: 9–12 foot.

Neighborhood streets: 15 foot.

Rural streets: 20 foot.

Planting technique, tree species, and spacing of street trees;

Public Infrastructure, including public lighting; and,

Public furniture.

P1: Unlimited/unlimited.

P2: 750 ft. max/3,000 ft. perimeter.

P3: 335 ft. max/1,340 ft. perimeter.

P4: 335 ft. max/1,340 ft. perimeter.

P5: 335 ft. max/1,340 ft. perimeter.

Shared parking is available and determined with the site plan in P2, P4, and P5. Lot coverage shall not exceed the place type standards.

Parking requirements in P3 will be market driven. Lot coverage shall not exceed the place type standards.

P5 shall establish parking maximums based on the market demands per use as determined by the city administrator at the time of application.

On-site surface parking must be located in the second layer or third layer of each lot as defined by the place types standards.

Residential garage access is permitted from the public street or from an alley. Access may be taken from the street or corner lots, in which case the garage doors may face the side street.

Residential garage front facades must begin in the third layer.

Open parking areas shall be masked from the frontage by building or street screening and will be regulated in size by lot cover requirements of the place type.

Parking spaces provided internal to a lot shall be located entirely behind the minimum rear setback as specified by building type and place type.

Adequate designed accessible parking spaces shall be provided as required by the IBC and designed in accordance with the parking area landscaping.

Do not locate drive-through facilities adjacent to residential uses.

Screen vehicular storage areas for drive-through facilities placed on the street side of a building, or any other location that is directly visible from adjacent properties with screen walls, mounding, and/or dense landscaping at least three (3) feet in height at the time of planting.

Racks shall be designed to accommodate "U"-shaped locking devices and support the bicycle horizontally in two (2) places.

The racks shall be constructed of durable materials to withstand permanent exposure to the elements, such as powder-coated metal or stainless steel.

All bicycle parking spaces must be hard-surfaced or at minimum a compact gravel base.

All bicycle racks shall be securely anchored to the ground using a concrete footing and tamper-proof anchors.

Decorative bicycle racks that enhance the sense of place and contribute to the character of the development are encouraged, but are subject to approval by the city administrator.

Bicycle racks shall provide clearance from other objects by using a standard footprint that is at least four (4) feet wide by six (6) feet long, as depicted below, and shall hold at least two (2) bicycles.

In cases where bicycle parking spaces are not visible from the primary drive aisle approaching the building, signage shall be used to direct cyclists safely to bicycle parking areas (Manual for Uniform Traffic-Devices Sign D4-3). These signs shall not be placed in the public right-of-way.

0–40 required auto spaces = 2 short-term bicycle parking spaces minimum.

41–60 required auto spaces = 4 short-term bicycle parking spaces minimum.

61–80 required auto spaces = 6 short-term bicycle parking spaces minimum.

81–100 required auto spaces = 8 short-term bicycle parking spaces minimum.

101+ required auto spaces = minimum 10 short-term bicycle parking spaces or two and one-half (2.5%) of required automobile spaces, whichever is greater, will be provided as short-term bicycle parking spaces.

The minimum number of long-term bicycle parking spaces shall be equal to ten [percent] (10%) of the required auto spaces.

Bicycle parking for residential uses is only required with multifamily building types.

The number of provided automobile parking spaces and bicycle parking spaces shall be shown in a chart format on the site plan. The location and footprints of bicycle racks corrals shall be shown on the site, as well as the location of any bicycle parking signage.

In all cases where bicycle parking is required, no fewer than two (2) spaces (one (1) rack) shall be required.

Up to one-half (1/2) of the required short-term bicycle parking spaces may be substituted with long-term bicycle parking spaces.

Height and spread. Will the tree bump into anything such as power lines, awnings, tall trucks, etc. when mature?

Is the tree deciduous or coniferous? Will it lose its leaves in the winter?

Continuous trenches:

Shallow geocelluar sandwich system:

Root paths:

For areas where little or no native soil is available, current research shows that soil cells are the best method for creating soil volume under pavement.

An open soil area is an unpaved area of soil surrounding a tree, that contains existing, new or amended soil. An open soil area may be planted or covered with mulch.

Open soil areas reduce impervious surfaces and stormwater runoff.

Root barrier must be used in areas adjacent to sidewalks and buildings. Deflector barriers are acceptable. They must be thirty (30) inches deep minimum and installed per manufacturer's instructions.

There must be space between the curb and the tree trunk. The opening around the base of the tree must allow a transition zone at maturity. The minimum tree well opening is 4' x 6'.

A variety of pavements, both solid and permeable, can be used to create a covered tree space. Pavers, such as granite cobbles and permeable paver blocks, placed with gaps between the stones allow water to flow to the soil below. Tree grates are not encouraged. If used, they must have removable center rings so the tree opening can expand as the tree grows. A long-term maintenance plan is required to address issues such as a trunk growing into a grate, watering, mulch and soil that needs replenishing, pavers that must be leveled, etc.

Shall be native and drought tolerant. Approval of alternative trees can be approved by the city administrator.

Provide sound, healthy, vigorous, freshly dug, nursery-grown stock, free from plant diseases, and insect eggs. Heeled-in stock or stock from cold storage will not be accepted.

With healthy, normal root systems.

That have been grown for at least two (2) years under climatic conditions similar to those where scheduled for planting.

That have been grown in properly spaced blocks.

That have been transplanted or root pruned at least twice, and at least once in the past three years.

That have a habit of growth normal for the species.

With symmetrical growth typical for the variety and species. Match plants for symmetry of a grouping where required.

All plant materials shall be handled and packed in accordance with good nursery practices. Material shall be adequately protected during transit to prevent windburn, drying, or overheating. Upon delivery, plant materials will be adequately protected from the sun, freezing, and/or drying winds.

When plants cannot be planted immediately after delivery:

Protect existing trees and other vegetation identified to remain in place against unnecessary cutting, breaking, and skinning of roots, skinning and bruising of bark, smothering of trees by stockpiling construction materials, or excavated materials within the dripline, excess foot or vehicular traffic, or parking of vehicles within the dripline. Provide temporary fences, barricades, or guards as required to protect trees and vegetation to be left standing.

Provide protection for roots over one and one-half (1.5) inches in diameter that are cut during construction operations.

Temporarily cover all exposed roots with wet burlap to prevent roots from drying out. Provide earth cover as within twenty-four (24) hours, making sure that burlap is kept wet until such time.

Repair or replace trees and vegetation damaged by construction. Damaged trees are to be repaired and restored to full growth status, as determined by a qualified tree expert or arborists.

No equipment, materials, trash, or other debris will be stored under trees to remain.

Pits shall be circular in outline. Pit depths shall be measured in relation to finished grade.

Planter boxes and container grown plants:

In individual pits, set plants so that after settlement they will be one-quarter (1/4) above finished grade.

Center plants in pits and place them upright.

Face each plant to give best appearance to closest observation point.

Cut off broken, frayed, and dead roots.

Handle plants to prevent damage.

Set tree in pit. Thoroughly wet burlap. Loosen tie material and carefully roll back burlap so that ball is not broken. Cut the loose burlap and tie material. Pull back one-third (1/3) of burlap. Do not pull tie material or burlap out from under balls.

Before planting container grown plants, carefully remove from container and unwind any circulating roots; if bent cut back just behind the bend; or cut the roots back one (1) inch on all sides and the bottom.

Place prepared soil mixture medium until pit is approximately three-quarters (3/4) full.

Compact and settle soil by watering thoroughly. After water has soaked in, complete backfilling to finished grade and again compact and settle soil by thoroughly soaking.

If further settling occurs, add additional soil so that finished backfilling is even with finished grade. Do not fill above root flare.

Form ridge of soil around individual trees to form ring to hold water.

Reinspect trees to ensure they take root over the next three (3) weeks.