Beverly Hills City Zoning Code
PART 1
DISTRICTS
§ 1.1 General Purpose.
The zoning regulations and districts as herein established have been made in accordance with a comprehensive plan for the purpose of promoting health[,] safety, morals and the general welfare of the City. They have been designed to lessen congestion in the streets; to secure safety from fire, panic, and other dangers; to provide adequate light and air; to prevent the over-crowding of land; to avoid undue concentration of population; to facilitate and [the] adequate provision of transportation, water, sewage, schools, parks and other public requirements. They have been made with reasonable consideration among other things, for the character of the district and its peculiar suitability for the particular uses, and with a view of conserving the value of buildings and encouraging the most appropriate use of land throughout the City.
(Ordinance 040412 adopted 4/12/04)
§ 1.201 General division of districts.
Zoning Districts and regulations as herein set forth are established. The City is hereby divided into three types of districts:
R Districts | Residential |
C Districts | Commercial |
M Districts | Industrial |
(Ordinance 040412 adopted 4/12/04)
§ 1.202 Further division of districts.
The three types of districts are further divided into the following districts:
R | Single-Family/Duplex District |
C-1 | Restricted Commercial District |
C-2 | General Commercial District |
M | Industrial District |
(Ordinance 040412 adopted 4/12/04)
§ 1.203 Boundaries of districts.
Where uncertainty exists with respect to the boundaries of the various districts as shown on the map accompanying and made a part of this ordinance, the following rules apply:
A.
The district boundaries are street, alley and property lines unless otherwise shown, and where the districts designated on the map accompanying and made a part of this ordinance are bounded approximately by street, alley, or property line, the centerline of such street or alley or property line shall be construed to be the boundary of the district. Whenever council vacates a street or alley, adjacent districts shall extend to the centerline of the vacation.
B.
Where the district boundaries are not otherwise indicated, and where the property has been or may hereafter be divided into blocks and lots, the district boundaries shall be construed to be property lines and where the districts designated on the map accompanying and made a part of this ordinance are bounded approximately by lot lines, the lot lines shall be construed to be the boundary of the districts, unless the boundaries are indicated on the map.
C.
In unsubdivided property, the district boundary lines on the map accompanying and made a part of this ordinance shall be determined by use of the scale appearing on the map, unless shown by dimension.
D.
In the case of a district boundary line dividing a property into two parts, the district boundary line shall be construed to be the property line nearest the less restricted district.
E.
Whenever the Council vacates a street or alley, adjacent districts shall extend to the centerline of the vacation.
(Ordinance 040412 adopted 4/12/04)
§ 1.204 Zoning map.
The city shall maintain an official zoning map showing the boundaries of the districts. All changes in zoning shall be placed on the map showing the boundaries of the area affected together with the date that the change became effective. A copy of the official zoning map shall be attached to and be made a part of this ordinance.
(Ordinance 040412 adopted 4/12/04)
§ 1.205 Land annexed to City.
All new territory hereafter annexed to the City of Beverly Hills shall be classified as R-1 District except as hereinafter provided.
A.
An Ordinance hereafter annexing new territory to the City of Beverly Hills may include, as a part thereof, a map or plat, showing the zoning classifications for the area being annexed.
B.
When new territory has been annexed to the City of Beverly Hills without an accompanying zoning plan, the City Planning & Zoning Commission may hold public hearings to determine whether or not any part or all of such newly annexed territory shall be rezoned to comply generally with the Master Plan of the City of Beverly Hills. Notice of such hearing shall be substantially in conformity with the ordinances and state statutes regulating the rezoning of the property.
C.
The owner, lessee, or any other person, firm or corporation owning, controlling, constructing, supervising, or directing the construction of any building or structure which may be in the process of construction and which is incomplete at the time the land upon which it is situated is annexed to the City of Beverly Hills, Texas, shall apply to the city for such permits as are required on construction authorizing further work and shall attach to his application plans and specifications for the construction of such building or structure.
D.
The city shall issue such permits if the application shows that such building will comply with the building code and other ordinances, rules and regulations of the City of Beverly Hills except zoning or the construction of such building or structure would not be to the detriment or against the general welfare of the citizens of Beverly Hills. Should the City of Beverly Hills make any requirements, decisions or determination which the owner or contractor feels is unreasonable, the owner or contractor or their representative may appeal the decision of the city to the Board of Adjustments and appeals in the manner prescribed in the building code of the City of Beverly Hills.
(Ordinance 040412 adopted 4/12/04)
§ 1.3 Effect of the Ordinance.
A.
Use of premises and all buildings in the City shall be in accordance with the minimum standards hereinafter established.
B.
Every building shall be on a lot. Except as provided in 6.102 and Part F [6.102F.], there cannot be more than one building on one lot.
C.
Yards, parking space, or lot area required for one building cannot be used for another building; nor can the size of a lot be reduced below the requirements of this ordinance.
(Ordinance 040412 adopted 4/12/04)