Bedford City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 3
- Permitted Uses
Section 3.1 - Schedule of Permitted Uses
| Legend | Zoning Classifications | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Unconditional Permitted Use Prohibited or Currently Not Listed Specific Use Permit/Public Hearing Required *See Section 3.2 for requirement of Specific Use Permit | R-15000 | Single-Family Residential | M Mobile-Home Park |
| R-9000 | Single-Family Residential | S Service Commercial | ||
| R-7500 | Single-Family Residential | L Light Commercial | ||
| R-6500 | Single-Family Residential | H Heavy Commercial | ||
| MD-1-4 | Medium Density Residential | I Industrial | ||
| MF | Multi-Family Residential | |||
S* Uses shall be further limited to L, H, and PUD Districts within the "MHC" Overlay District.
(Ord. No. 16-3187, § 2(exh. A), 11-15-16; Ord. No. 19-3242, § 2(Exh. A), 2-12-19; Ord. No. 19-3246, § 2(Exh. A), 3-12-19; Ord. No. 20-3282, § 2(Exh. A), 8-11-20; Ord. No. 22-3332, § 2, 2-8-22; Ord. No. 2025-3443, § 3, 6-24-25)
3.2.A - Purpose
The following explanatory notes supplement, restrict, and define the meaning and intent of the Uses set forth in Section 3.1, Schedule of Permitted Principal Uses. In addition, the minimum conditions under which a Specific use Permit may be permitted in certain districts are described.
3.2.B - Specific Use Permit Requirements
Each use below, which requires a Specific use, Permit requirement in one or more district includes a subsection listing the minimum conditions, which must be met. Such conditions may not be construed as conditions precedent to the granting of the Specific use Permit. Unless otherwise specified, all Specific use Permit applications must include a site plan meeting the requirements of Section 5.4, Site Plan Requirements. A public hearing is required before a recommendation is made by the Planning and Zoning Commission and action is taken by the City Council.
3.2.C - Permitted Uses
(1)
RESIDENTIAL
a.
ONE-FAMILY DWELLING DETACHED - A dwelling designed and constructed as a free-standing structure for occupancy by one family and located on a separately platted lot and having no physical connection to a building located on any other lot or tract.
b.
TWO-FAMILY DWELLING/DUPLEX - A single structure designed and constructed with two (2) living units under a single roof for occupancy by two families.
c.
TOWNHOUSE/ROWHOUSE/THREE-FOUR-FAMILY DWELLINGS,
ATTACHED - A dwelling unit on a separately platted lot which is joined to another
dwelling unit on one or more sides by a party wall, served by separate utilities and
not occupied by more than one family. Townhouse refers to an individually owned, single
family attached dwelling constructed as a part of a series of 3 or more dwellings,
all of which are either joined to another by a party wall or are located immediately
adjacent thereto. Each dwelling structure is located on its own lot with front and/or
rear yards. Row housing refers to a type of housing development which consists of
continuous rows of dwellings, arranged in straight lines with all front building walls
in a common plane, and typically developed within a grid pattern of straight streets
or private drives. A Quadruplex or four family dwelling is a detached building arrangement,
intended and designed for occupancy by four families in four separate dwelling units.
d.
MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING/APARTMENTS/CONDOMINIUM - A building or portion thereof which is designed, built, rented, leased or let to be occupied by three or more families living independently of each other and maintaining separate cooking facilities, including apartment houses and condominiums. Density of multi-family dwellings shall be 12 dwelling units per acre or less. Condominium refers to residential dwelling units in multi-dwelling structures which are individually owned. Individual ownership rights will include undivided interest in common land and physical improvements such as recreation and/or maintenance facilities and may or may not include ownership of land under the dwelling structure. If individual land ownership is provided, only that land directly under the dwelling structure and its appurtenances (such as patios, porches, garages, etc.) is included.
e.
APARTMENT (S) AS SECONDARY USE - A residence located on a premises with a main nonresidential use.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
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Apartment must be occupied only by a caretaker or guard employed on the premises.
f.
MOBILE-HOME DWELLING:
i.
HUD CODE MANUFACTURED HOME - A structure that was constructed on or after June 15, 1976, according to the rules of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, transportable in one or more sections, which, in the traveling mode, is eight (8) body feet or more in width or forty (40) body feet or more in length, or, when erected on site, is 320 or more square feet, and which is built on a permanent chassis and designed to be used as a dwelling with or without a permanent foundation when connected to the required utilities, and including the plumbing, heating, air-conditioning, and electrical system.
ii.
MOBILE HOME - A structure that was constructed before June 15 1976, transportable in one or more sections, which, in the traveling mode, is eight (8) body feet or more in width or forty (40) body feet or more in length, or when erected on site, is 320 or more square feet, and which is built on a permanent chassis and designed to be used as a dwelling with or without a permanent foundation when connected to the required utilities, including the plumbing, heating, air-conditioning, and electrical system.
iii.
INDUSTRIALIZED HOUSING - A residential structure that is designed for the use and occupancy of one or more families, that is constructed in one or more modules, or constructed using one or more modular components built at a location other than the permanent residential site, and that is designed to be used as a permanent residential structure when the modules or modular components are transported to the permanent residential site and are erected or installed on a permanent foundation system. The term includes the plumbing, heating, air-conditioning, and electrical system. The term does not include any residential structures that are in excess of three stories or forty-nine (49) feet in height as measured from the finished grade elevation at the building entrance to the peak of the roof.
iv.
The term shall not mean nor apply to (i) housing constructed of sectional or panelized systems not utilizing components, or (ii) any ready-built home which is constructed so that the entire living area is contained in a single unit or section at a temporary location for the purpose of selling it and moving it to another location.
v.
MODULAR HOME - A structure or building module that is manufactured at a location other than the location where it is installed and used as a residence by a consumer, transportable in one or more sections on a temporary chassis or other conveyance device, and to be used as a permanent dwelling when installed and placed upon a permanent foundation system. The term includes the plumbing, heating, air-conditioning and electrical system. The term does not include a mobile home as defined in the Texas Manufactured Housing Standards Act, nor does it include building modules incorporating concrete or masonry as a primary component.
g.
HOTEL - A building or group of buildings of which the main function is to provide rooms for temporary lodging where the entrance to each room is gained from a completely enclosed area and which the structure may also contain additional services such as restaurants, conference and meeting rooms, recreational facilities, and various personal service shops.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• No additional conditions.
h.
MOTEL - A building or group of detached or connecting buildings designed or used primarily for providing temporary lodging for automobile travelers lodged in rooms, which are directly accessible from an outdoor parking area. No provision is made for cooking in any individual room or apartment.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• No additional conditions.
i.
RESIDENCE MOTEL / INN - A building or group of detached or connecting buildings designed or used primarily for providing temporary lodging accommodations in rooms which are directly accessible from an outdoor parking area with provision for cooking in individual rooms or apartments.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• No semi-truck vehicle parking will be allowed adjacent to any residentially zoned property.
• No dumpster shall be located within fifty (50) feet of a residentially zoned property.
• All exterior parking lot lighting shall be directed away from any residentially zoned property.
j.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE CAMPGROUNDS - A facility established or maintained for use on a temporary basis by campers, vacationers, or travelers (with the accommodation of sites established, or maintained for occupancy by recreational vehicles of the general public as temporary living quarters for recreation or vacation purposes).
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• No additional condition.
k.
ROOMING HOUSES AND BOARDING HOUSES - Buildings other than a hotel, motel, or residence motel, where lodging and meals for five or more persons are served for compensation.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• Parking shall be screened from public view.
l.
DORMITORIES, FRATERNITY AND SORORITY HOUSES - Buildings used as group living quarters for a student body or other group as an associated use to a college, university, boarding school, or other similar use.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• Dormitories do not include kitchen facilities, except a group kitchen facility to service all residents.
m.
NURSING, REST AND CONVALESCENT HOMES - Any structures used for or occupied by persons recovering from illness or suffering from the infirmities of old age, including developments containing convalescent or nursing facilities.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and Public Hearing):
• Copy of any certificate, license, or registration required by state or federal agencies.
i.
RELIGIOUS CONVENTS, RECTORIES AND MONASTERIES - Buildings used as group living quarters for a religious order, including a group kitchen facility to serve all residents.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and Public Hearing):
• No additional conditions.
ii.
RETIREMENT HOMES - Buildings or group of buildings containing multi-family dwelling units occupied by persons 55 years or older. In case of double occupancy of a unit, only one resident is required to be at least 55 years of age. The housing must be self-contained and physically accessible to senior citizens, and does not include developments containing convalescent or nursing facilities.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• Copy of any certificate, license, or registration required by state and federal agencies.
• No semi-truck vehicle parking will be allowed adjacent to any residentially -zoned property.
• No dumpster shall be located within 50 feet of a residentially- zoned property.
• All exterior parking lot lighting shall be directed away from any residentially -zoned property.
iii.
ORPHANAGES - Buildings or group of buildings used as group living quarters for children. Orphanages do not include kitchen facilities, except a group kitchen facility to service all residents.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• Copy of any certificate, license, or registration required by state or federal agency.
• No semi-truck vehicle parking will be allowed adjacent to any residentially- zoned property.
• No dumpster shall be located within 50 feet of a residentially- zoned property.
• All exterior parking lot lighting shall be directed away from any residentially -zoned property.
n.
COMMUNITY HOME - A residential home, including an assisted living facility, which is operated by:
i.
The Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation;
ii.
A community center organized under Subchapter A, Chapter 534, Health and Safety Code, that provides services to persons with disabilities;
iii.
An entity subject to the Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act (Article 1396-1.01 et seq., Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes); or
iv.
An entity certified by the Texas Department of Human Services as a provider under the medical assistance program serving persons in intermediate care facilities for persons with mental retardation;
v.
An assisted living facility licensed under Chapter 247, Health and Safety Code, provided that the exterior structure retains compatibility with the surrounding residential dwellings.
Conditions Subject to This Use:
• Shall require site plan approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council of structures illustrating relationship to adjacent structures, proposed parking provisions, elevations, and possible screening treatment.
• Not more than six (6) persons with disabilities and two (2) supervisors may reside in a community home at the same time.
• A community home may not be established within one-half mile of an existing community home.
• A community home may not be established within one-half mile of an existing group home.
• The residents of a community home may not keep for the use of the residents of the home, either on the premises of the home or on the public right-of-way adjacent to the home, motor vehicles in numbers that exceed the number of bedrooms in the home.
• The exterior structure must retain compatibility with the surrounding residential dwellings.
• A community home must register, on a form promulgated by the city, prior to the issuance of a building permit. Thereafter, a community home must register annually, on a form promulgated by the city, no later than December 31 of each year.
o.
GROUP HOME - A residence, requiring licensing by the State of Texas, to be shared by no more than six disabled persons, including resident staff, who live together as a single housekeeping unit in a long term, family-like environment in which staff persons provide care, education, and participation in community activities for the residents with the primary goal of enabling the resident to live as independently as possible.
For this use, the term disabled shall mean a person whose functioning is sufficiently impaired physically or mentally to require frequent medical attention, counseling, physical therapy, therapeutic or corrective equipment, or another person's attendance and supervision.
This classification includes foster homes, homes for the physically and mentally impaired, homes for the developmentally disabled, congregate living facilities for seniors, and maternity homes. However, a group home shall not include an alcoholism or drug treatment center, work release facilities for convicts or ex-convicts, or other housing facilities serving as alternates for incarceration.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions: (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• Shall require site plan approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council of structures illustrating relationship to adjacent structures, proposed parking provisions, elevations, and possible screening treatment.
• A group home may not be established within one-half mile of an existing group home. Provided however, the applicant may seek a distance accommodation from the City Council to lessen this distance requirement as part of the Specific Use Permit application.
• The residential structure shall provide a minimum of 200 square feet of living area per occupant.
• The residents of a group home may not keep for the use of the residents of the home, either on the premises of the home or on the public right-of-way adjacent to the home, motor vehicles in numbers that exceed the number of bedrooms in the home.
• The exterior structure must retain compatibility with the surrounding residential dwellings.
• Change of ownership or licensed operator of a group home shall require a new application for a Specific Use Permit, including all fees, notifications, publications, and hearings for action by the City Council upon recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
• A group home must register, on a form promulgated by the city, prior to the issuance of a building permit. Thereafter, a group home must register annually, on a form promulgated by the city, no later than December 31 of each year.
• A group home may not be established within one-half mile of an existing community home.
(2)
RELIGIOUS AND PHILANTHROPIC
a.
CHURCHES, TEMPLES AND SYNAGOGUES (places of religious worship) - Buildings or group of buildings in which practices, meetings, activities, and religious services are held. These buildings may include accessory uses such as schools, day care centers, bingo parlors, and halls; however, due to the greater impact these uses are likely to have on surrounding residential areas, these uses must be distinguished on a site plan for review during the Specific- Use Permit process.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• Any property line abutting a residential land use shall provide buffering and screening as per Section 5.5 Screening Requirements subsection 5.5 B Fence Requirements for Commercial and Industrial Lots Abutting Residential Lots and Section 5.6 Landscaping Requirements subsection 5.6 D Locational Criteria 2.
• Parking areas shall be designed that vehicles do not face any residentially -used street.
• Dumpster and loading areas shall not be located in areas adjacent to any abutting residential property.
• All outside lighting shall be directional when adjacent to any abutting residential property.
b.
TEMPORARY REVIVAL, GOSPEL, OR EVANGELISTIC TENTS AND SHELTERS - Temporary structures used to conduct religious services or minister to the needy. Said structures are not secondary to the primary use but are a totally contained temporary use.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• No additional conditions.
c.
ELEEMOSYNARY INSTITUTIONS - Institutions or organizations concerned with charity and provision of help or relief to the needy through the collection and distribution of contributed items and funds.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• Storage of goods shall be totally contained in the structure.
• Use shall not permit either temporary or permanent lodging.
(3)
EDUCATIONAL
a.
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS - Public or private facilities that provide a curriculum of elementary and secondary academic instruction, including kindergartens, elementary schools, junior- high schools, and high schools.
b.
JUNIOR COLLEGES, COLLEGES, AND UNIVERSITIES - Academic institutions of higher learning, accredited or recognized by the state and offering a program or series of programs of academic study leading to a recognized degree or advanced degree.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• No additional conditions.
c.
VOCATIONAL, TECHNICAL AND TRADE SCHOOLS - Organizations offering instruction and training in a trade such as welding, brick laying, machinery operation, and similar manual trades.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• No additional conditions.
d.
CHILDREN'S DAY CARE CENTERS - Buildings or structures where care, protection, and supervision are provided for a profit on a regular schedule at least once a week to twelve (12) or more children, including children of the adult provider.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• Playground equipment or facilities shall not be located within fifty (50) feet of a residentially- zoned property.
• A vehicle-stacking plan, which satisfies pick-up and drop-off situations, shall be provided.
• All children's day care centers existing in residential districts before the effective date of this ordinance shall be considered as legal conforming uses.
• A copy of all required state licensing and certification must be provided to the City Building Inspection Department prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
e.
ADULT'S DAY CARE CENTERS - Buildings or structures where care, protection, and supervision are provided on a regular schedule at least once a week to twelve (12) or more disabled persons or senior citizens.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• A vehicle-staking plan, which satisfies pick-up and drop-off situations, shall be provided.
f.
PRIVATE BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS - A business organized to operate for profit and offering instruction and training in a service or art such as secretarial, barber, beauty, or commercial art, but not including manual trade schools.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• No additional conditions.
(4)
COMMUNITY FACILITIES
a.
MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION AND PUBLIC SERVICE BUILDINGS AND RELATED FACILITIES- Facilities such as City Hall, Council Chambers, Mayor's office, City Manager's office, and other similar office uses required by municipalities to provided services to its citizens.
b.
POLICE AND FIRE STATIONS AND FACILITIES - Facilities designed to provide public protection from the dangers of fire and crime.
c.
PARKS, PLAYGROUNDS, PLAY LOTS, AND RELATED FACILITIES - Any public, private or semi-public land available for recreational, educational, cultural, or aesthetic uses.
d.
COMMUNITY GARDEN - An area of land managed and maintained by a group of individuals to grow and harvest food crops and/or non-food, ornamental crops, such as flowers, for personal or group use, consumption or donation. Community gardens may be divided into separate plots for cultivation by one or more individuals or may be farmed collectively by members of the group and may include common areas maintained and used by group members.
Community gardens shall be considered a permitted ancillary use to the principal use unless any one of the following thresholds apply. In such case it will be considered as a principal use and a Specific Use Permit will be required for a community garden.
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No existing on-site parking is available.
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No principal use is located on the site, unless authorized by the administrative official.
•
A permanent structure with a foundation, dedicated to be used for a community garden purpose, is being constructed on the site.
•
Fire and emergency personnel requires access to the property, which is not already provided.
•
The tract of land is in excess of three (3) acres of land.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and A Public Hearing): In the event any one of the above listed thresholds apply to the community garden, a Specific Use Permit will be required and the following minimum Specific Use Permit conditions shall apply:
•
If fencing is provided, it shall be decorative iron, wrought iron, picket, or other non-opaque material as approved by the administrative official.
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No sales of produce or other items shall occur on site, with the exception of sales occurring at events properly authorized by a special events permit issued by the City of Bedford.
•
Permanent structures, pavilions, and sheds shall not comprise more than fifteen (15) percent of the total area dedicated to a community garden.
e.
GOLF COURSES, CLUB HOUSES, AND RELATED FACILITIES - Grounds and facilities used in the playing of the game of golf; at least nine (9) holes are required.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
•
Lights for night- time play must be directed away from any residential property.
f.
COMMERCIAL SWIMMING POOLS, TENNIS, HANDBALL AND RACQUET CLUBS- A facility offering to the public, for a fee, swimming, tennis, handball, or racquetball or a combination thereof.
g.
PUBLIC ANIMAL POUNDS AND SHELTERS - Facilities for the incarceration of small domestic animals for short periods of time.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
•
No additional conditions.
h.
PUBLIC MAINTENANCE BUILDINGS AND STORAGE YARDS - Facilities such as maintenance yards and shops required by branches of local, county, state, or federal agencies.
i.
PUBLIC AND SEMI-PUBLIC UTILITY FACILITIES:
i.
DISTRIBUTION LINES - The actual lines of system distribution of a utility, railroad, or municipally- owned or controlled facilities. For utilities and municipally- owned or controlled facilities, the distribution lines shall include transmission lines, main lines, feeder lines, lateral lines, service lines, lift stations, trunk lines, culverts, utility poles, and towers and appurtenances attached thereto; but excluding generation and treatment plants and facilities, regulating stations, telephone exchanges, sub-stations, and broadcast and receiving towers and stations.
For railroads the distribution system shall include railroad tracks, railroad crossings, signals and control devices, and rights-of-way; but excluding facilities such as railroad stations and depots, sidings, switching yards, team tracks, loading facilities for freight and passenger, dock yard, or maintenance or repair facilities.
ii.
OFFICES - Facilities for the offices of public and semi-public utility facilities.
iii.
GARAGES, STORAGE BUILDINGS AND YARDS - Facilities such as maintenance yards and shops required by branches of public and semi-public utility facilities.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• Storage material and vehicles shall be screened from any public rights-of-way.
j.
ENERGY PLANTS - Facility used for the generation and distribution of energy produced from electrical, nuclear, thermal, turbo, or other type of energy resource.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• No additional conditions.
k.
CULTURAL BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES - Buildings and structures for the use of cultural collections or events such as art galleries or museums, live theater and similar uses.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• Any property line abutting a residential land use shall provide screening consisting of live landscaping and/or a solid fence or wall.
• Parking areas shall be designed so that vehicles do not face any residentially used street.
• Dumpster and loading areas shall not be located in areas adjacent to any abutting residential property.
• All outside lighting shall be directional when adjacent to any abutting residential property.
l.
SOCIAL, RECREATIONAL AND ASSEMBLY BUILDINGS, AND FACILITIES - A building and associated facilities dedicated to social or recreational activities serving the city or a neighborhood.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• Any property line abutting a residential land use shall provide screening consisting of live landscaping and/or a solid fence or wall.
• Parking areas shall be designed so that vehicles do not face any residentially used street.
• Dumpster and loading areas shall not be located in areas adjacent to any abutting residential property.
• All outside lighting shall be directional when adjacent to any abutting residential property.
m.
ATHLETIC FIELDS, STADIUMS, AUDITORIUMS, AND GYMNASIUMS - Large fields or structures in which athletic and other spectator events are held.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• Any property line abutting a residential land use shall provide screening consisting of live landscaping and/or a solid fence or wall.
• Parking areas shall be designed so that vehicles do not face any residentially used street.
• Dumpster and loading areas shall not be located in areas adjacent to any abutting residential property.
• All outside lighting shall be directional when adjacent to any abutting residential property.
n.
CEMETERIES AND MAUSOLEUMS - Areas or structures designed to contain the remains of humans or animals for permanent interment.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• No additional conditions.
(5)
TRANSPORTATION AND CIRCULATION
a.
PASSENGER TERMINALS: BUS - A facility for regularly scheduled bus service with passenger lounge and ticketing services.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• No additional conditions.
b.
MASS TRANSIT COMMUTER PICKUP STATION - A facility for regularly- scheduled mass transportation service with parking facilities for the storage of passenger vehicles.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• Any property line abutting a residential land use shall provide screening consisting of live landscaping and/or a solid fence or wall.
• Parking areas shall be designed so that vehicles do not face any residentially used street.
• All outside lighting shall be directional when adjacent to any abutting residential property.
c.
AUTOMOBILE PARKING LOT AND AREAS - Areas not within a building and not accessory to any other use, where motor vehicles may be stored for the purpose of temporary, daily, or overnight off-street parking.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• No additional conditions.
d.
AUTOMOBILE PARKING GARAGES (MULTI-STORY) - Buildings designed and used for the storage of automotive vehicles operated as a business enterprise with a service charge or fee being paid to the owner or operator for the parking or storage of privately- owned vehicles.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• No additional conditions.
e.
MOTOR FREIGHT TERMINALS - Properties or buildings used for the temporary parking of motor- freight vehicles or trucks of common carriers, during loading and unloading and between trips, including necessary warehouse space for storage of transitory freight.
f.
BUS, TRUCK, AND TAXI STORAGE YARDS, MAINTENANCE AND GARAGING - Buildings or yard areas established for the maintenance and storage of buses, trucks, and taxis.
g.
AIRPORT, HELIPORT, AND HELISTOP - Airport or Landing Field - An improved area for the landing and takeoff of aircraft approved by the Federal Aviation Administration for operation as an aircraft landing facility. Heliport - A landing facility for rotary wing aircraft subject to regularly scheduled use and may include fueling or servicing facilities for such craft and subject to approval by the City of Bedford. Helistop - A landing pad for occasional and infrequent use by rotary wing aircraft.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• Rotary wing aircraft utilizing a helistop shall not exceed a gross weight of six-thousand (6,000) pounds
• Helistops shall not be used for regularly- scheduled stops and are subject to approval by the City Council.
• Helistops shall not include fueling facilities.
(6)
RETAIL SALES / TRADE (FOOD AND BEVERAGE ESTABLISHMENTS)
a.
CONVENIENCE GROCERY STORES - Retail establishments offering for sale prepackaged food products, household items, and other goods commonly associated with the same and having a gross floor area of less than five- thousand (5,000) square feet.
b.
CONVENIENCE STORES WITH DRIVE-THRU WINDOWS - Retail establishments offering for sale prepackaged food products, household items, and other goods commonly associated with the same and having a gross floor area of less than five-thousand (5,000) square feet and providing a drive-through window service.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• No additional conditions.
c.
BAKERY AND CONFECTIONERY SHOPS (NON-INDUSTRIAL) - Shops offering for sale on premises those baked goods or candies made on or off-premises. (Production of off-premises sales is prohibited.)
d.
ICE CREAM AND DAIRY FOOD SHOPS (NON-INDUSTRIAL) - A retail shop offering for sale dairy products such as ice cream for on premises consumption.
e.
CAFES, CAFETERIAS, AND RESTAURANTS - Business establishments of which the principal business is the selling of unpackaged food to the customer in a ready-to-consume state, in individual servings, or in non-disposable containers, and where the customer consumes these foods while seated at tables or counters located within the establishment.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• No dumpster shall be located within fifty (50) feet of a residentially- zoned property.
f.
RESTAURANTS WITH ALCOHOL SALES- A restaurant that derives no more than seventy-five percent (75%) of its gross revenue in the City from the on-premise sale of alcoholic beverages. Said restaurants with alcohol sales must comply with Chapter 10 "Alcoholic Beverages" of the Bedford Code of Ordinances.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• No dumpster shall be located within fifty (50) feet of a residentially zoned property.
g.
MARKET GARDEN - An area of land managed and maintained by an individual or group of individuals to grow and harvest food crops and/or non-food, ornamental crops, to be sold on site for profit.
h.
MEAT, FISH, OR POULTRY MARKET:
i.
EXCLUDING SLAUGHTERING AND FISH CLEANING - A retail establishment offering for sale meat, fish, and/or poultry products for preparation and off-premise consumption.
ii.
WITHOUT RESTRICTIONS AS TO (a) ABOVE - A retail or wholesale establishment offering slaughtering and cleaning services and the sale of meat, fish, and/or poultry products for preparation and off-premise consumption.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• No additional conditions.
i.
FROZEN FOOD LOCKERS (EXCLUDING SLAUGHTER) - Facilities providing for the storage of frozen food products processed off-site.
j.
PACKAGE LIQUOR STORE - A business establishment of which the principal business is the selling of packaged alcohol to the customer for off-premise consumption.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• Shall be permitted within the L, H, and PUD Districts that are located within the "MHC" Master Highway Corridor Overlay District only.
• When Package Liquor Stores are requested within PUDs, the PUD Ordinance shall be amended to allow for Package Liquor Stores with SUP prior to SUP request, if the use is not permitted in the PUD.
• Minimum distance of three hundred feet (300') from any religious institution, public or private school and public hospital as measured per Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission (TABC) regulations.
k.
DRIVE-IN AND DRIVE-THROUGH RESTAURANTS - Establishments that deliver prepared food and/or beverages to customers in motor vehicles, whether or not it also serves prepared food and/or beverages to customers who are not in motor vehicles for consumption either on or off- premises.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• No additional conditions.
l.
SUPERMARKETS - Any retail establishment offering for sale prepackaged food products, household items, and other goods commonly associated with the same and having a gross floor area greater than five-thousand (5,000) square feet.
m.
OUTSIDE SEATING ESTABLISHMENT: A service or retail establishment located in a multi-tenant structure, that provides outdoor seating on a regular basis for patrons, in a designated area, has open access to the general public, and is not enclosed by at least three walls of the establishment. This includes an establishment that receives the majority of sales for either beverages or food. It also includes any area that is fenced and open air to the public but not any area in an enclosed courtyard. It also does not include special events that are otherwise permitted. Stand alone structures for single tenant use will not be considered as an outside seating establishment.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• Any outside seating must not totally block any currently used walkway but shall maintain a four foot wide pedestrian walkway. Outside seating located at the end of the walkway will not be considered to block the pedestrian walk if it is located at the end of the lease spaces in a shopping area.
• Any pedestrian walkway adjacent to an outside seating area must provide at least five feet of clearance, for wheelchair traffic, adjacent to any drive lane in a parking lot or adjacent to a public street.
• No gate or access opening shall be located along or adjacent to any drive lane or public street.
• Wheel stops shall be placed adjacent to all seating areas such that the overhang of vehicles over the walk area shall not reduce the walkway to less than four feet in width when the cars are parked adjacent to the walkway.
• Fences around seating areas that enclose areas where alcoholic beverages are regulated by the TABC shall meet all the requirements for fencing and security as required by the TABC.
• The added seating capacity for outside seating areas shall be considered as an increase in usable floor area and shall require an accounting of the parking requirements for the property; this includes the total shopping center if the area is located in a traditional shopping center.
• Emergency access to any outside seating area enclosed by a fence shall be approved by EMS officials and shall be subject to their requirements.
m.
MICRO-WINERY/BREW PUB - A wine or beer producer who sources its raw materials from outside suppliers. The micro-winery or brew pub has facilities for wine, beer, or ale sales and consumption, as permitted by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code (TABC), and may include areas for retail sales as well as food sales for marketable items associated with the wine/beer industry. It may also include wine, beer, or ale tasting events as permitted by TABC regulations.
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GENERAL MERCHANDISE
a.
DRUG STORES - An establishment offering over- the- counter and prescription drugs and allied products for retail sale.
b.
BOOK, STATIONERY, NEWS STAND, SOUVENIR, GIFT AND NOVELTY SHOPS - A business establishment offering for sale articles such as books, stationery, cards, newspapers, magazines, gifts, and other similar items or a combination thereof.
c.
HARDWARE AND APPLIANCE STORE - An establishment offering hand tools, small building materials, and associated convenience items for sale to the general public.
d.
JEWELRY, WATCH, AND CAMERA STORES - Establishments offering jewelry, watches, camera equipment and other associated products for sale.
e.
PHOTO SERVICE PICKUP STATION- An establishment offering drop off film processing and pickup of developed photographs and related services.
f.
MUSIC STORES - Establishments offering music, musical instruments, and other related items for sale to the general public.
g.
FLORIST SHOPS AND PLANT AND GARDEN NURSERIES - Florist Shops - Shops offering flowers, floral arrangement services, and associated products for sale. Plant and Garden Nurseries - Establishments for the growth, display, and/or sale of plants, shrubs, trees, and other materials used in indoor or outdoor planting. Such establishments may include greenhouses, buildings or a portion thereof, or open space.
h.
LANDSCAPE SERVICES AND COMMERCIAL GREENHOUSES - Landscape Services - An establishment offering landscape design and maintenance. Commercial Greenhouses - An establishment for the growth, storage, and care of plants, shrubs, trees, and other plant material to be sold at an off-site retail location. Establishment may include large greenhouses or open- space area for the growing of landscape material.
i.
ARTS, CRAFTS, AND HOBBY SHOPS - Arts and Crafts Shop - A shop offering handicraft supplies used by conventional artists for the preparation of their art form.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• No additional conditions.
j.
HOUSEHOLD FURNISHINGS oAND FIXTURE STORES - A retail establishment offering home furnishings and appliances for sale to the general public.
k.
WALLPAPER AND PAINT STORE - A shop for the storage, mixing, and sale of a full line of retail paint and wallpaper supplies.
l.
PET SHOP - A shop, which cares for and maintains small animals, birds, and fish within the enclosed structure on-premises for the express purpose of displaying said animals, birds, and fish for retail sales. Associated goods, products, and services relative to said animals, birds, and fish are also provided for retail sales.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• No veterinary services shall be permitted.
m.
ANTIQUE SHOPS - Establishments offering for sale articles such as glass, china, furniture or similar furnishings, and decorations, which have value and significance as a result of age, design, or sentiment.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• No additional conditions.
n.
BICYCLE SHOP AND REPAIR SHOP - An establishment offering sales and repair of bicycles and associated goods.
o.
SECONDHAND, RUMMAGE, AND USED- FURNITURE STORES - Establishments offering for sale previously owned items including such things as clothing, household appliances and furnishings, and other household items.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• No additional conditions.
p.
GUN SHOP - An establishment offering for sale firearms and accessory items. Said establishment shall not be used for demonstration that may involve the discharge of any firearm.
q.
FEED AND SEED STORE - An establishment that provides feed, seed and other associated products for sale to the public.
r.
STONE MONUMENT STORE (EXCLUDING CUTTING OF SLABS) - Retail establishment offering for sale stone monuments produced off-premises.
s.
BUILDING MATERIALS / LUMBER YARDS - A distribution and sales center for retail and wholesale hardware, plumbing, lumber, and other materials used in the building trade.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• No additional conditions.
t.
AUTOMOTIVE PARTS STORE - A shop with the primary function of selling new parts and accessories for automobiles, trucks and vans.
u.
JUNIOR DEPARTMENT, BOUTIQUES, SHOE AND APPAREL SHOPS - Small retail shops such as dress shops or shoe shops offering a variety of clothing items.
v.
FULL- SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND DISCOUNT STORES AND REGIONAL SHOPPING CENTERS AND DISCOUNT VARIETY STORES - Department and Discount Stores - Large retail shops offering for sale a variety of consumptive goods at a retail price. Regional Shopping Center - A grouping of retail business and service uses on a single site with common parking facilities.
w.
PAWN SHOP - A building or premises (other than bank, savings and loan, or mortgage banking company) used for business of the lending of money on the security of pledged goods, or for the business of the purchase of tangible personal property on condition that it may be redeemed or repurchased by the seller for a fixed price within a fixed period of time.
x.
TOBACCO PRODUCTS STORE - A retail establishment that includes on premises sales and consumption or sales for off-premises consumption, in whole or in part, to the smoking of tobacco or other substances such as vapor, electronic cigarette, e-cigarette, liquid nicotine, and includes any establishment that allows either the payment of consideration by a customer to the establishment for on-site delivery of tobacco, tobacco accessories or similar substances and products to the customer; and, the onsite smoking of tobacco or other substances. This definition shall be construed to include establishments known variously as retail tobacco stores, tobacco products shops, hookah cafes, tobacco clubs, tobacco bars, cigar stores and similar establishments, but shall not include an establishment which derives more than fifty (50) percent of its gross revenue from gasoline fuel sales.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• No additional conditions
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AUTOMOTIVE, MARINE AND FARM IMPLEMENTS
a.
MOTORCYCLE, MOTOR SCOOTER SALES AND SERVICE- An enclosed area designed for sales and repair of motorcycles and motor scooters, with outside storage allowed.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• No outside engine testing or riding, except in street legal equipment.
b.
BOATS AND MARINE CRAFT SALES AND SERVICE - An enclosed area designed for sales and repair of boats and marine craft with outside storage allowed.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• No additional conditions.
c.
FARM MACHINERY AND FARM IMPLEMENTS, SALES AND SERVICE - An enclosed area designed for sales and repair of farm machinery and implements.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• Storage of farm machinery and implements must be screened from public rights-of-way with the exception of new material on display for retail sales.
d.
NEW AND USED CARS AND TRUCK SALES AND SERVICE - An establishment which includes the display and sale of new and used automobiles and light load trucks with incidental parts sales, maintenance and repair facilities.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• Such incidental parts, maintenance, and repair facilities shall be completely located within an enclosed building.
• Must be used only for the display and sale of automobiles that are in condition to be driven on or off the lot.
• A used- car lot shall not be used for the storage of wrecked automobiles the dismantling of automobiles or the storage of automobile parts.
• All vehicles being stored for repair shall be screened from all public rights-of-way.
e.
MOTOR HOMES, CAMPERS, RECREATIONAL VEHICLES SALES AND SERVICE - An establishment which includes the display and sale of new and used motor homes, campers, and recreational vehicles with incidental parts, sales, and maintenance and repair facilities.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• Incidental parts, maintenance, and repair facilities shall be completely located within an enclosed building.
• All vehicles being stored for repair shall be screened from all public rights-of-way.
f.
MOBILE HOME SALES AND SERVICE - An area devoted to outside sales of mobile homes with incidental parts, sales, and maintenance and repair facilities.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• Incidental parts, maintenance, and repair facilities shall be completely located within an enclosed building.
• All vehicles being stored for repair shall be screened from all public rights-of-way.
g.
GASOLINE SERVICE STATION AND PUMP ISLANDS, PRINCIPAL, ACCESSORY OR SECONDARY USE:
i.
EXCLUDING OVERHAULS, BODY WORK, SPRAY PAINTING, GASOLINE SERVICE STATIONS, AND STEAM CLEANING - An establishment where gasoline and other petroleum products are sold as a principal or secondary use in conformance with local, state, and federal provisions.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• No semi-truck vehicle parking will be allowed adjacent to any residentially- zoned property.
• No dumpster shall be located within fifty (50) feet of a residentially- zoned property.
• All exterior parking lot lighting shall be directed away from any residentially- zoned property.
• All vehicles being stored for repair shall be screened from all public rights-of-way.
ii.
FULL SERVICE GASOLINE SERVICE STATIONS - Any premises where gasoline and other petroleum products are sold and light maintenance activities such as engine tune-ups, lubrication, minor repairs, and carburetor cleaning are conducted.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• No semi-truck vehicle parking will be allowed adjacent to any residentially -zoned property.
• No dumpster shall be located within fifty (50) feet of a residentially- zoned property.
• All exterior parking lot lighting shall be directed away from any residentially -zoned property.
• All vehicles being stored for repair shall be screened from all public rights-of-way.
iii.
GASOLINE SERVICE STATION WITH CONVENIENCE STORE - An establishment where gasoline and other petroleum products are sold as a principal use and in connection with the secondary use of a convenience store offering for sale prepackaged food products, household items, and other goods commonly associated with the same.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• No semi-truck vehicle parking will be allowed adjacent to any residentially- zoned property.
• No dumpster shall be located within fifty (50) feet of a residentially- zoned property.
• All exterior parking lot lighting shall be directed away from any residentially- zoned property.
iv.
GASOLINE SERVICE STATION WITH RESTAURANT - An establishment where gasoline and other petroleum products are sold as a principal use in connection with the secondary use of a restaurant.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• No semi-truck vehicle parking will be allowed adjacent to any residentially- zoned property.
• No dumpster shall be located within fifty (50) feet of a residentially- zoned property.
• All exterior parking lot lighting shall be directed away from any residentially- zoned property.
h.
AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR SHOPS AND GARAGES, AS PRINCIPAL, ACCESSORY, OR SECONDARY USE - Buildings designed and used for the storage, care, repair, or refinishing of motor vehicles including both minor and major mechanical overhauling, paint, and body work.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• No semi-truck vehicle parking will be allowed adjacent to any residentially- zoned property.
• No dumpster shall be located within fifty (50) feet of a residentially- zoned property.
• All exterior parking lot lighting shall be directed away from any residentially- zoned property.
• All vehicles being stored for repair shall be screened from all public rights-of-way.
i.
AUTOMATIC COIN OR ATTENDANT OPERATED CAR WASH ESTABLISHMENT - A building or structure with machine or hand- operated facilities used principally for cleaning, washing, polishing, or waxing of motor vehicles which may use production line methods with a conveyor, blower, or other mechanical devices and which may employ some hand labor.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• No spray or mist from the facility shall carry by prevailing winds onto any residentially- zoned property.
j.
AUTOMOTIVE GLASS, TRIM, AND UPHOLSTERY SHOPS - An establishment that provides for the installation and repair of glass, trim, and upholstery of automobiles.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• No semi-truck vehicle parking will be allowed adjacent to any residentially- zoned property.
• No dumpster shall be located within fifty (50) feet of a residentially- zoned property.
• All exterior parking lot lighting shall be directed away from any residentially- zoned property.
k.
Automotive Restoration and Engineering - the design, engineering, fabrication, and refurbishment, and interior showcasing or displaying of antique and classic cars as defined by the state of Texas Transportation Code Sec. 683.077(b), including prototype vehicles. Restoration includes, disassembling a whole vehicle or a part of the vehicle, repairing or replacing damaged metal, mechanical, electrical components and inside cabin fixtures, and then reassembling the whole vehicle and applying automotive coatings to restore the vehicle either to its original or customized appearance. This does not include activities that are considered normal or routine vehicle maintenance for everyday users.
It is intended to be a unique automotive restoration use that serves as a destination where antique and classic car enthusiasts can receive automotive restoration services, shop for related apparel or accessories and includes promotional events related to permitted business activities in accordance with the city's adopted special event ordinance. Additional uses may include the clean manufacturing of prototype vehicles or automotive parts.
In addition, the following conditions are proposed to be enforced:
• No noise, vibration, particle, or light nuisances are permitted in connection with this use, in accordance with Chapter 54 of the Bedford Code of Ordinances.
• No outdoor storage permitted including but not limited to inventory, raw materials, parts, etc. unless as a part of an approved special event.
• All restoration or maintenance work shall be completed within an enclosed building.
• All exterior parking lot lighting shall be directed away from any residentially-zoned property.
• No dumpster shall be located within 50 feet of any residentially-zoned property.
• No semi-truck vehicle or semi-trailer parking will be allowed adjacent to any residentially- zoned property.
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PERSONAL SERVICES
a.
BARBER AND BEAUTY SHOPS AND PERMANENT COSMETIC SALONS - An establishment which provides personal services including haircuts, perms, color treatments, manicures, pedicures, and other personal beauty services including an establishment where trained personnel apply micro-injections of pigment to the dermal layer of skin such that cosmetics are applied within the facial lines on a permanent basis. This includes, but is not limited to: permanent eyeliner, eye shadow, or lip color and micro-blading. This term does not include a Tattoo and Body Piercing Shop as defined in section 3.2.C.9.s of this ordinance.
b.
LAUNDRY AND DRY- CLEANING ESTABLISHMENTS:
i.
PICKUP AND RECEIVING STATIONS - Retail establishments (providing a drop-off and pick-up point) for customers to leave and pick up wearing apparel or other material in need of laundry and dry cleaning and pick up items when laundered and/or dry-cleaned.
ii.
SELF-SERVICE LAUNDROMAT AND PRESSING FACILITIES- Retail establishments providing for customers to launder and press wearing apparel or other material.
iii.
LAUNDRY, DRY CLEANING AND DYEING PLANT - A facility for the off-site laundering, bleaching, or dying, of bulk commercial clothing.
c.
MUSIC, DANCE, DRAMA, AND PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO - An establishment where a professional artist or instructor offers services to the general public.
d.
MASSAGE SALON - An establishment where, for any form of consideration, massage, alcohol rub, fomentation, electric or magnetic treatment, or similar treatment or manipulation of the human body is administered, unless such treatment or manipulation is administered by a medical practitioner, chiropractor, acupuncturist, physical therapist, or similar professional person licensed by the state. This definition does not include an athletic club, health club, school, gymnasium, reducing salon, spa, or similar establishment where massage or similar manipulation of the human body is offered as an incidental or accessory service.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• No additional conditions.
e.
HEALTH AND ATHLETIC CLUBS - Facilities offering equipment for athletic activities such as aerobic classes, swimming, basketball, racket sports, weight lifting, and other activities meant to improve the physical health of users.
f.
WEIGHT REDUCING STUDIO / SALON - A facility offering professional support and associated products for the purpose of weight loss.
g.
TANNING SALON - A facility offering tanning services to the general public.
h.
FUNERAL HOMES AND MORTUARIES - Buildings or part thereof used for human funeral services. Such building may contain space and facilities for: (a) embalming and the performance of other services used in preparation of the dead for burial; (b) the performance of autopsies and other surgical procedures; (c) the storage of caskets, funeral urns, and other related funeral supplies; and (d) the storage of funeral vehicles, but shall not include facilities for cremation. Where a funeral home is permitted, a funeral chapel shall also be permitted.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• No additional conditions.
• Applicant must provide copies of all licenses required by the state or other regulatory agencies.
• All vehicles parked or stored on site must be screened from all public rights-of-way.
i.
PRIVATE AMBULANCE SERVICES - Establishments offering medical transportation services.
j.
TAXICAB DISPATCH OFFICES - Offices that serve as a dispatch location for taxicab services.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• Office only - no storage or parking of vehicles.
k.
TRAVEL BUREAU OFFICES - Offices that serves as a broker for airline, train, or other transportation and lodging organizations and which provides these services to the patron.
l.
TAXIDERMIST SHOPS / STUDIOS - Retail establishments offering for sale to the public the products produced by a taxidermist at a separate location.
i.
TAXIDERMIST STUDIOS - An establishment offering the services of taxidermy.
m.
DOMESTIC HOUSEHOLD PET GROOMING SALONS (EXCLUDING BOARDING) - Establishments providing grooming services to domestic household pets. (No boarding facilities)
n.
DOG KENNELS (BREEDING, TRAINING, OR BOARDING) - Any lot or premises on which four (4) or more dogs, cats, or other domestic animals at least four (4) months of age are housed or accepted for boarding, trimming, grooming, and/or bathing for which remuneration is received.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• No outdoor boarding of animals may be permitted if adjacent to residentially- zoned property.
• No outdoor exercise areas, runs, or holding pens may be located within fifty (50) feet of any residentially zoned property.
o.
SIGN SHOPS (PAINTED OR SILK SCREEN) - Retail businesses offering for sale signs and banners.
p.
FOOD CATERING SERVICES (NON-INDUSTRIAL) - Establishments offering the preparation of food to be delivered and served off the premises.
q.
ROADSIDE FRUIT, VEGETABLE, PRODUCE STANDS - Temporary structures offering for sale fruit and vegetables to the consumer.
r.
UNATTENDED COMMERCIAL KIOSK - A freestanding, unattended facility, greater than 72 cu.ft., dispensing an automated retail or service product to customers outside of the facility. All commerce is conducted outside of the structure with no indoor space provided. It includes the structure that protects and houses it. This use does not include Automated Teller Machines (ATM) or facilities accepting drop off mail or shipping material.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (in addition to a Site Plan and Public Hearing):
• No outside storage area is permitted.
• Drive through facilities shall provide one stacking space located out of the drive lane of any parking lot.
• Exterior building material shall meet the masonry requirements as required in the zoning district in which it is located.
• All surface and roof mounted equipment shall be screened from public view as defined by adjacent driving levels.
• All signs related to the use shall comply with the requirements of the sign regulations of the City of Bedford.
s.
TATTOO AND BODY PIERCING SHOP - An establishment whose principle business activity, either in terms of operation or as held out to the public, is the practice of one or more of the following: (1) placing of designs, letters, figures, symbols, or other marks upon or under the skin of any person, using ink or other substances that result in permanent coloration of the skin, by means of the use of needles or other instruments designed to contact or puncture the skin: (2) creation of an opening in the body of a person for the purpose of inserting jewelry or other decoration. This term does not include a PERMANENT COSMETIC SALON as defined in section 3.2.C.9.a of this ordinance.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• May be permitted as an accessory use only.
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MEDICAL AND VETERINARY SERVICES
a.
MEDICAL, DENTAL, CHIROPRACTIC, OPTOMETRIC, AND PODIATRIC OFFICES, CLINICS, AND LABORATORY SERVICES - Facilities offering medical dental, chiropractic, optometric, podiatric, and other similar services, including offices, clinics, and associated laboratory services.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• No additional conditions.
b.
HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CLINICS (PROVIDING ACUTE OR EXTENDED PATIENT CARE - An institution or place where sick or injured patients are given medical or surgical care either at public (charity) or private expense.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• No additional conditions.
c.
REHABILITATION CARE FACILITY (PSYCHIATRIC AND MENTAL DISORDERS) - A facility which provides resident and/or out-patient care, by supervisory personnel, to persons regardless of legal relationship who have demonstrated a tendency toward mental illness;
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• No additional conditions.
d.
REHABILITATION CARE FACILITIES (SUBSTANCE ABUSE) - A facility which provides resident and/or out-patient care, by supervisory personnel to persons regardless of legal relationship who have demonstrated a tendency toward alcoholism and/or drug abuse;
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• No additional conditions.
e.
REHABILITATION CARE FACILITIES (CRIMINAL-PSYCHIATRIC, MENTAL DISORDERS AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE) - Facilities whose primary purpose is to provide resident and/or out-patient care, by supervisory personnel, to persons regardless of legal relationship who have been involved in the criminal justice system or related program including parole or probation as authorized by the criminal justice system, and have demonstrated a tendency toward alcoholism, drug abuse, mental illness, antisocial, or criminal conduct.
f.
ANY REHABILITATION CARE FACILITIES (criminal - psychiatric, mental disorders and substance abuse) for persons who have been in the criminal justice system and shall furnish to the City copies of all applicable licenses or permits, as required by the State of Texas, to provide these services, at the time the application for Specific Use Permit is submitted.
g.
ANIMAL HOSPITALS AND CLINICS FOR THE CARE AND TEMPORARY BOARDING OF DOMESTIC HOUSEHOLD PETS, VET OFFICES, CLINICS - The office and clinic of a doctor of veterinary medicine, not including outside treatment pens.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• No outside treatment pens.
• No dumpster shall be located within fifty (50) feet of a residentially- zoned property.
h.
APOTHECARIES AND PHARMACIES - An establishment offering prescription and over- the- counter pharmaceuticals and other associated products for sale to the public.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• No additional conditions.
i.
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT RENTAL AND LEASING SERVICES - An establishment specializing in the rental and leasing of medical equipment.
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BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
a.
REAL ESTATE, INSURANCE, TAX PREPARATION AND ACCOUNTING OFFICES - Offices for the provision of business and professional services such as real estate, insurance, accounting, etc.
b.
LAW, ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING, PLANNING, LAND SURVEY, AND INTERIOR DESIGN OFFICES - Offices for the provision of business and professional services such as attorneys, architects, engineers, planners, surveyors, and interior designers.
c.
BANKS, SAVINGS AND LOANS AND FINANCE OFFICES - Buildings or premises offering banking, savings and loan, and other financial services.
d.
EMPLOYMENT AND STENOGRAPHIC OFFICES - Offices offering employment and stenographic services to the public.
e.
ADVERTISING AGENCIES - Establishments offering advertising services to the public.
f.
DUPLICATING AND MAILING SERVICES AND OFFICE SUPPLIES - Establishments offering duplication and mailing services as well as office supplies for sale to the public.
g.
SECURITIES AND COMMODITIES BROKERS, DEALERS, UNDERWRITERS AND EXCHANGE OFFICES - Offices offering securities, commodities, dealers, underwriters, and exchange services to the public.
h.
RADIO, TELEVISION, RECORDING AND TELEGRAPH OFFICES - Offices offering radio, television, recording, and telegraph services to the public.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• No additional conditions.
i.
BUILDING CONTRACTORS AND RELATED TRADES (OFFICE ONLY) - An office offering the services of a building contractor and/or related trades to the public. Office use only.
j.
BUILDING AND RELATED CONTRACTORS CONSTRUCTION YARDS AND STORAGE BUILDINGS - Facilities providing yards and buildings used for the purpose of storing building and contractor's construction equipment and material.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• All storage material including vehicles shall be screened from public view.
k.
PEST AND RODENT EXTERMINATING SERVICES - Establishments offering pest and rodent extermination services to the public.
l.
WATER WELL DRILLING SERVICES - Establishments offering water well drilling services to the public.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• All outside storage of equipment, parts, or materials shall not be located in a front yard.
• All outside storage of equipment, parts, or material shall be screened from public rights-of-way.
m.
RENTAL SERVICES WITH INSIDE STORAGE - Establishments offering items, which are capable of being contained within a building for rent to the public. No outside storage.
n.
RENTAL SERVICES WITH OUTSIDE STORAGE - Establishments offering items, including larger items requiring outside storage, for rent to the public.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• All outside storage shall be screened from public rights-of-way.
o.
HOME OCCUPATION - An occupation, profession, activity, or use that is clearly a customary, incidental, and secondary use of a residential dwelling unit and which does not alter the exterior of the property, dwelling unit, or accessory structures; or adversely affect the residential character of the neighborhood.
p.
OFFICE SHOWROOM - The primary function of an "office showroom" facility is the display and on-premises sale of merchandise and goods. Phone or mail orders to be delivered or shipped to purchaser may also occur in an "office showroom" facility. The office portion of an "office showroom" use would typically include floor sales persons in addition to management, accounting, and order desk personnel.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• Although storage areas will be larger than in a typical retail commercial use, storage will not exceed 50% of the gross floor area of the facility.
q.
OFFICE WAREHOUSE - The primary function of an "office warehouse" facility is the storage of goods and merchandise. Although a limited amount of retail and/or wholesale and cash-and-carry sales will occur in an "office warehouse" facility, the majority of sales will be phone or mail orders to be delivered or shipped to the purchaser. The office portion of an "office warehouse" use would typically consist of management, accounting, and order desk personnel.
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GENERAL SERVICE
a.
APPAREL ALTERATION AND REPAIR SHOPS - An establishment offering alteration and repair of clothing apparel to the public.
b.
CAMERA, JEWELRY, INSTRUMENT, AND WATCH REPAIR SHOPS -Establishments offering repair services for cameras, jewelry, instruments, watches and other similar items.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• No additional conditions.
c.
GENERAL "FIX IT" SHOPS (i.e. SAW FILING, KNIFE AND SCISSORS SHARPENING AND LAWNMOWER REPAIR) - A facility offering repair services of items such as saws, knives, scissors, lawnmower, and small household appliances.
d.
PLUMBING, HEATING, AIR-CONDITIONING, BLDG. AND ELECTRICAL SHOPS - Facilities offering the installation and service of plumbing, heating, air-conditioning, and electrical equipment.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• All equipment and repair materials shall be screened from public rights-of-way.
e.
PIANO AND MUSICAL INSTRUMENT REPAIR SHOPS -Establishments offering the service and repair of pianos and other musical instruments.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• No additional conditions.
f.
FURNITURE REPAIR AND UPHOLSTERY SHOPS - Establishments offering the service of repair and upholstery furniture.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• No additional conditions.
g.
AUCTION BARNS AND FACILITIES - Facilities utilized for the purpose of selling items by auction to the public.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• All equipment and repair materials shall be screened from public rights-of-way.
h.
SELF-SERVICE STORAGE FACILITIES (MINI-WAREHOUSES) - A building or group of buildings in a controlled access and fenced compound that contains varying sizes of individual, compartmentalized, and controlled-access stalls or lockers for the dead storage of a customer's goods or wares. The rented space shall be for private use only.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• No outside storage, sales, service, or repair activities other than the rental of dead storage units will be permitted on the premises.
• No stall or locker door shall face any public street or residentially zoned property.
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ENTERTAINMENT AND AMUSEMENTS
a.
INDOOR MOTION PICTURE THEATERS - Establishments offering motion pictures for viewing by the public.
b.
OUTDOOR DRIVE-IN THEATERS - Establishments offering motion pictures for viewing from individual passenger vehicles in an outdoor setting.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• No additional conditions.
c.
ICE AND ROLLER-SKATING RINKS AND ARENAS - An establishment offering ice or roller skating facilities (including inline skating and hockey facilities) for use by the public.
d.
BOWLING ALLEYS - An establishment offering facilities for bowling to the public.
e.
BANQUET AND MEETING FACILITIES - Commercial establishments offering facilities for lease for the purpose of banquets, receptions, and meetings.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• No additional conditions.
f.
COMMERCIAL AND PRIVATE CLUBS, LODGES AND FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS- An establishment offering facilities for the congregation of members of commercial and private clubs, lodges, and fraternal organizations.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• No additional conditions.
g.
INDOOR AMUSEMENT CENTERS - Facilities providing game equipment for entertainment and amusement as its primary source of income. Games contained in the facilities may include coin-operated machines utilizing balls, pins, baskets, video equipment, and pin balls. Other equipment may include skill games such as pool, billiards, shuffleboard, darts, and batting cages. Any combination of these games may be used in the facilities. However, the combination of any four (4) coin operated game machines shall constitute an amusement center.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• No additional conditions.
h.
INDOOR AMUSEMENT CENTERS (EDUCATIONAL) - Facilities containing indoor activities primarily for the amusement and education of children. Not intended to be used for long-term childcare.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• No additional conditions.
i.
INDOOR ARCHERY, RIFLE AND PISTOL SHOOTING RANGES - Establishments containing indoor facilities for archery, rifle, and pistol shooting.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• No facility adjacent to residentially zoned property or within one-thousand (1,000) feet of a school or park will be permitted to discharge firearms on the premises.
j.
MINIATURE GOLF COURSES AND GOLF DRIVING RANGES - An establishment offering facilities for miniature golf and/or golf driving ranges.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• All outdoor lighting will be directed away from any residentially zoned property.
• No loud speakers will be allowed on facilities adjacent to residentially zoned property.
k.
INDOOR MINIATURE GOLF COURSES AND DRIVING RANGES - Establishments offering facilities for miniature golf and/or golf driving ranges located entirely indoors.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• No additional conditions.
l.
RODEO GROUNDS - Facilities offering grounds and associated improvements for rodeo activities.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• All outdoor lighting will be directed away from any residentially zoned property.
• No loud speakers will be allowed on facilities adjacent to residentially zoned property.
m.
EQUESTRIAN RIDING STABLES AND SHOW RINGS - Facilities offering stables and show rings for equestrian activities.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• No additional conditions.
n.
CIRCUS, CARNIVAL, AND FAIRGROUNDS (TEMPORARY PERMIT ONLY) - A temporary event consisting of entertainment made up of acts including performing animals, acrobats, clowns, etc. Said event may also include site show exhibits, games, mechanical rides, and may consist of livestock exhibits and other agrarian activities.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• Permitted by temporary permit only.
o.
SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESS - A massage parlor, adult cabaret, nude studio, modeling studio, love parlor, adult bookstore, adult motion picture theater, adult arcade, adult theater, adult video store, adult motel, or other commercial enterprise the primary business of which is the offering of a service or the selling, renting or exhibiting of devices or any other items intended to provide sexual stimulation or sexual gratification to the customer. The individual terms contained in this subsection shall have the same meaning ascribed to them by Chapter 19B of the City of Bedford Code of Ordinances.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• Sexually oriented businesses may not be located within one-thousand (1,000) feet of the property line of a church, park, public or private elementary or secondary school, another sexually oriented business or property zoned residential, all as measured in a straight line from the nearest portion of the building or structure used as a part of the premises where a sexually oriented business is conducted to the nearest property line of the church, school, park, another sexually oriented business or land zoned for residential use.
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INDUSTRIAL
a.
FOOD AND KINDRED PRODUCTS
i.
BEVERAGE PROCESSING, BOTTLING AND PACKAGING (SOFT DRINKS AND FRUIT JUICES) FACILITIES - Facilities for processing, bottling, and packaging of beverages.
ii.
CANDY AND CONFECTIONERY MANUFACTURING AND PACKAGING FACILITIES - Facilities for the manufacturing and packaging of candy and confectionery products.
iii.
FRUIT AND VEGETABLE PROCESSING (INCLUDING CANNING, PRESERVING, DRYING, FREEZING) FACILITIES - Facilities for the processing (including canning, preserving, drying, and freezing) of fruits and vegetable products.
iv.
DAIRY PRODUCTS MANUFACTURING AND/OR WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES - Commercial plants for the storage and processing of milk and milk products.
v.
FOOD CATERING FACILITY - A facility where food is prepared in large quantities to be transported to, served, and consumed at an off-site location.
b.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
i.
SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND TESTING LABORATORIES - Facilities equipped with materials and scientific and technological equipment designed for scientific experimentation, examination, evaluation, and documentation for medical and other technologies. Said facilities may also be equipped with appropriate facilities for the lodging of animals, growing of plants, and storage of chemicals.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• In facilities where animals are lodged; these lodgings must be located completely within an enclosed building. Copies of all appropriate licenses must be provided to the City.
ii.
SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICES ONLY - Business offices for facilities that conduct scientific research, experimentation, evaluation, and documentation, where said efforts are conducted elsewhere.
c.
WHOLESALE WAREHOUSING, STORAGE, AND DISTRIBUTION
i.
WHOLESALE FOOD FACILITIES - Establishments where food products are stored for wholesale purchase by food merchants or the general public.
ii.
BAKERIES (WHOLESALE) - Establishments offering baked goods for wholesale to retail establishments.
iii.
MOVING, TRANSFER AND STORAGE COMPANIES - Establishments that provide transportation of household and business goods and provides storage facilities for said goods if required.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• No additional conditions.
iv.
WHOLESALE OF AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT FACILITIES - Facilities that receive surplus vehicles for the express purpose of sales at wholesale prices, often by means of auction.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• All storage of vehicles shall be screened from public rights-of-way.
v.
OTHER GENERAL STORAGE WAREHOUSE & DISTRIBUTION CENTERS - Facilities that provide space for storage of material destined to be distributed to and sold in the appropriate marketplace.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• No additional conditions.
vi.
HEAVY CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AND IMPLEMENTS INCLUDING REPAIR SERVICES -Facilities that store and maintain equipment used for heavy construction.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• Must be screened from any residential use.
d.
MANUFACTURING AND ASSEMBLY INDUSTRIAL USES
i.
CHEMICALS AND ALLIED PRODUCTS MANUFACTURING AND PACKAGING FACILITIES - Facilities for the manufacturing and packaging of products such as cosmetics, toiletries, pharmaceutical products, adhesives, cleaning and polishing products, perfumes and perfumed soaps.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• No additional conditions.
ii.
INDUSTRIAL SPRAY PAINTING AND PAINT MIXING FACILITIES - Facilities that industrially apply paint by spraying or other methods on goods or products prior to distribution and sales; includes paint mixing.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• No additional conditions.
iii.
PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND CONTROLLING INSTRUMENTS MANUFACTURING FACILITIES - Facilities that manufacture items such as medical and surgical instruments and apparatus, dental equipment and supplies, optical instruments, orthopedic and prosthetic appliances, photographic equipment, watches, clocks, and scientific and professional instruments.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• No additional conditions.
iv.
WOOD, PAPER, AND LEATHER PRODUCTS ASSEMBLY AND MANUFACTURING FACILITIES - Facilities that assemble and manufacture products such as baskets, hampers, paper, cardboard boxes and containers, veneer, pencils and pens, cabinetry, furniture, shoes belts, and other apparel products and leather products.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• No additional conditions.
v.
TEXTILES AND FIBER PRODUCTS MANUFACTURING AND FINISHING FACILITIES - Facilities that manufacture and finish clothing, apparel, millinery, and canvas products. This includes the manufacturing and assembly of mattress, carpet, brooms, brushes, yarn, thread, and cordage, and the knitting, weaving, printing, dyeing and finishing of textiles and fibers into fabric goods.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• No additional conditions.
vi.
PLASTICS AND RUBBER PRODUCTS MANUFACTURING, MOLDING AND ASSEMBLY FACILITIES - Facilities for the manufacturing, molding, and assembly of plastic artificial flowers, ornaments, other plastic products, rubber footwear and apparel, and button and shell product manufacturing.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• No additional conditions.
vii.
BOAT MANUFACTURING (INCLUDING FIBERGLASS) FACILITIES - Facilities for the molding, manufacturing and assembly of boat hulls, decks, and shells, including the use of fiberglass.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• No additional conditions.
viii.
STONE, GLASS AND CLAY PRODUCT MANUFACTURING FACILITIES - Facilities for the manufacturing of graphite, flat glass and glass containers, pottery, abrasive wheels, and stone products.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• No additional conditions.
ix.
PRINTING, PUBLISHING, AND ALLIED PRODUCTS FACILITIES - Facilities for the purpose of printing and publishing newspapers, periodicals, magazines, catalogues, and books through the use of printing and reproduction processes such as electro-typing, photoengraving and lithograph, typesetting, and commercial offset printing. In addition, bookbinding processes are included.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• No additional conditions.
x.
METALS AND METAL PRODUCTS MANUFACTURING AND ASSEMBLY FACILITIES - Facilities, which manufacture and assemble products made of metal products or offer services related to such assembly. They include small appliances, electrical and gas components, electrolytic plating, silver and plated ware, tool, die, gauge, and machine shops, vitreous enameled products, advertising signs, ornamental iron, sheet metal products, hot dip galvanizing or plating, automobile truck, bus, farm implements, and mobile homes.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• No additional conditions.
xi.
WELDING SHOPS - Facilities that shape, assemble, and cut metals with the use of welding skills for the purpose of assembly.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• No additional conditions.
xii.
OIL/GAS DRILLING AND PRODUCTION - The digging or boring a new well for the purpose of exploring for, developing or producing natural gas or other hydrocarbons, or for the purpose of injecting gas, water or any other fluid or substance into the earth.
Minimum Specific Use Permit Conditions (In addition to a Site Plan and a Public Hearing):
• The regulation as adopted by the City of Bedford in Ordinance # o8-2873 - Gas Drilling and Production shall govern the regulations pertaining to this use.
(Ord. No. 19-3242, § 2(Exh. A), 2-12-19; Ord. No. 19-3246, § 2(Exh. B, C), 3-12-19; Ord. No. 20-3282, § 2(Exh. A), 8-11-20; Ord. No. 22-3333, § 3, 2-8-22; Ord. No. 22-3342, § 2, 5-10-22; Ord. No. 2024-3414, § 2, 8-13-24; Ord. No. 2025-3443, § 4, 6-24-25)
3.3.A - Generally
It is recognized requests may be made for new and unanticipated types of land to locate in the City of Bedford. In order to provide for such changes and contingencies, a determination of the appropriate classification of any new or unlisted form of land use shall be made as follows:
(1)
The Building Inspector shall refer the question concerning any new or unlisted use to the City Planning and Zoning Commission requesting an interpretation as to the zoning classification into which such use should be placed. The referral of the use interpretation question shall be accompanied by a statement of the facts listing the nature of the use, and whether it involves dwelling activity, sales, processing, type of product, storage and amount of nature thereof, enclosed or open storage, anticipated employment, amount of noise, odor, fumes, dust, toxic material, and vibration likely to be generated.
(2)
The City Planning and Zoning Commission shall consider the nature and described performance of the proposed use and its compatibility with the uses permitted in the various districts to determine the zoning district within which such use should be permitted.
(3)
The City Planning and Zoning Commission shall transmit its findings and recommendations to the City Council as to the classification proposed for any new or unlisted use. The City Council shall by resolution approve the recommendations of the City Planning and Zoning Commission or make the appropriate determination concerning the classification of such use.