Bandera City Zoning Code
ARTICLE 14
04 SUPPLEMENTAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS
§ 14.04.001 District regulations.
Except as provided in this chapter, no building shall be erected, reconstructed or structurally altered, nor shall any building or land be used, for any purpose other than is permitted in the district in which such building or land is located.
(Ordinance 444 adopted 5/14/2024)
§ 14.04.002 Mobile homes, HUD-code manufactured homes, and recreational vehicle.
The following regulations shall apply within the city, to the permitted use of HUD-code manufactured homes, mobile homes and recreational vehicles:
(1)
No mobile home shall be permitted anywhere in the city.
(2)
Development of HUD-code manufactured home sites shall be permitted only within place type 2.
(3)
No HUD-code manufactured home shall be allowed in the city unless it meets the requirements of the Texas Manufactured Housing Code.
(4)
Except as set out in this subsection, residential occupancy of recreational vehicles within the city limits shall be permitted only in place type 2. Residential occupancy of one (1) recreational vehicle outside of place type 2 shall be permitted for a period not to exceed fourteen (14) days within any given one-year period, whether calculated cumulative or consecutively. Such limited residential occupancy shall also be subject to all applicable city, county, and state laws and regulations. A recreational vehicle must remain mobile at all times in that it must be capable of running and being driven under its own power or is capable of being towed without any physical modification. Storage of one (1) unoccupied recreational vehicle is permitted in all districts of the city; however, such storage is permitted only in the second or third layer of the lot and is prohibited on public streets and rights-of-way.
(Ordinance 444 adopted 5/14/2024)
§ 14.04.003 Carts, kiosks, and food trailers.
Freestanding, mobile structures that occupy a lot on a temporary basis. Typically, these structures are associated with an existing principal building on a lot. They may also occupy civic space or public right-of-way through a separately granted permit or license agreement.
§ 14.04.004 Home occupation.
Home occupations must meet the following requirements:
(1)
The incidental use shall never be permitted as a principal use.
(2)
The home occupation use shall not utilize more than fifty percent (50%) of the gross floor area of the dwelling.
(3)
No exterior alterations shall be permitted, and no construction features shall be permitted which are not customarily found in a dwelling.
(4)
There shall be no exterior storage of equipment or materials used in the occupation.
(5)
The home occupation must be conducted entirely within a building.
(6)
No signs identifying the home occupation shall be permitted; but nameplates, not exceeding two (2) square feet in area, may be permitted when attached flat to the main structure.
(Ordinance 444 adopted 5/14/2024)
§ 14.04.005 Effect on existing conditions.
(a)
Nonconforming uses.
(1)
The lawful use of land existing on the date of this chapter although such use does not conform to the provisions of this chapter may be continued. But if such nonconforming use is discontinued, any future use of such premises shall be in conformity with the provisions of this chapter.
(2)
The lawful use of any building existing on the date of adoption of this chapter may be continued even though such use does not conform to the provisions of this chapter, and such use may be extended throughout the building, provided no structural alterations, except those required by law or ordinances, are made therein.
(3)
The right of nonconforming uses to continue shall be subject to such regulations as to the maintenance of the premises and conditions of operation as may, in the judgment of the city council, be reasonably required for the protection of adjacent property.
(b)
Completion of existing buildings.
Nothing contained in this chapter shall require any change in the plans, construction, or designated use of a building actually under construction before or on the date of adoption of this chapter, and which entire building was completed within a year from that date.
(c)
Nonconforming structures.
(1)
Continuance of nonconforming structures.
Except as herein provided, any nonconforming structure may be occupied and operated and maintained in a state of good repair.
(2)
Enlargement or extension of nonconforming structures.
A nonconforming structure in which a nonconforming use is operated shall not be enlarged or extended; a nonconforming structure in which only permitted uses are operated may be enlarged or extended if the enlargement or extension can be made in compliance with all of the provisions of this chapter established for structures in the place type in which the nonconforming structure is located.
(3)
Restoration of damaged, nonconforming structures.
A nonconforming structure damaged in any manner and from any cause whatsoever to the extent of not more than fifty (50) percent of its replacement cost may be restored, provided restoration is begun within one (1) year and completed within two (2) years of the date of the damages.
(Ordinance 444 adopted 5/14/2024)