Cedar Hill City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
ARTICLE 1
- GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sections
- DIVISION 1.1.- ENACTING CLAUSE
- DIVISION 1.2. - PURPOSE
- DIVISION 1.3. - ZONING DISTRICT MAP
- DIVISION 1.4. - ZONING DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
- DIVISION 1.5. - COMPLIANCE REQUIRED
- DIVISION 1.6. - ZONING UPON ANNEXATION
- DIVISION 1.8. - COMPLETE APPLICATION PROCEDURES
- Sec. 23-1.8.1. - Completeness determination.
- Sec. 23-1.8.2. - Incompleteness as grounds for denial.
- Sec. 23-1.8.3. - Pre-application conference.
- Sec. 23-1.8.4. - Responsible official.
- Sec. 23-1.8.5. - When deemed complete.
- Sec. 23-1.8.6. - Time for completing application.
- Sec. 23-1.8.7. - Sequence of applications.
- Sec. 23-1.8.8. - Vested rights.
- Sec. 23-1.8.9. - Official filing date.
- DIVISION 1.9. - DETERMINATION OF VESTED RIGHTS
ARTICLE 2
- ZONING PROCEDURES AND ADMINISTRATION
Sections
- DIVISION 2.1.- PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION (P&Z)
- DIVISION 2.2. - ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS (ZBA)[2]
- Sec. 23-2.2.1. - Creation.
- Sec. 23-2.2.2. - Members and terms of office.
- Sec. 23-2.2.3. - Authority of board.
- Sec. 23-2.2.4. - Appeals.
- Sec. 23-2.2.5. - Special exceptions.
- Sec. 23-2.2.6. - Variances.
- Sec. 23-2.2.7. - Expiration date for nonconforming uses.
- Sec. 23-2.2.8. - Reinstatement of nonconforming uses.
- Sec. 23-2.2.9. - Expansion of nonconforming uses.
- Sec. 23-2.2.10. - Changing from a nonconforming use to another nonconforming use.
- Sec. 23-2.2.11. - Procedures.
- DIVISION 2.3. - CHANGES, AMENDMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION PROCEDURES FOR ALL ZONING ORDINANCES AND DISTRICTS
- Sec. 23-2.3.1. - Declaration of policy and review criteria.
- Sec. 23-2.3.2. - Authority to amend ordinance.
- Sec. 23-2.3.3. - Application.
- Sec. 23-2.3.4. - Processing fee.
- Sec. 23-2.3.5. - Public hearing and notice.
- Sec. 23-2.3.6. - Failure to appear.
- Sec. 23-2.3.7. - Planning and zoning commission consideration and report.
- Sec. 23-2.3.8. - Planning and zoning commission recommendation to deny.
- Sec. 23-2.3.9. - City council consideration.
- Sec. 23-2.3.10. - Joint public hearings.
- Sec. 23-2.3.11. - Procedure for newly annexed land.
- Sec. 23-2.3.12. - Overlay zoning district procedures.
- DIVISION 2.4. - CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY AND COMPLIANCE
- DIVISION 2.5. - NONCONFORMING USES AND STRUCTURES
- Sec. 23-2.5.1. - Intent of provisions.
- Sec. 23-2.5.2. - Nonconforming status.
- Sec. 23-2.5.3. - Continuing lawful use of land and structures.
- Sec. 23-2.5.4. - Abandonment of nonconforming uses.
- Sec. 23-2.5.5. - Changing nonconforming uses.
- Sec. 23-2.5.6. - Expansion of nonconforming uses.
- Sec. 23-2.5.7. - Expansion of nonconforming structures.
- Sec. 23-2.5.8. - Restoration of nonconforming structure.
- Sec. 23-2.5.9. - Right to proceed preserved.
- DIVISION 2.6. - SITE PLAN REVIEW
ARTICLE 3
- ZONING DISTRICTS
Sections
- DIVISION 3.1.- ZONING DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED
- DIVISION 3.2.- RR—RURAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
- DIVISION 3.3.- SF-E—SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT—ESTATE
- DIVISION 3.4.- SF-22—SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT—22,000
- DIVISION 3.5.- SF-15—SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT—15,000
- DIVISION 3.6.- SF-10—SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT—10,000
- DIVISION 3.7.- SF-8.5—SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT—8,500
- DIVISION 3.8.- SF-7—SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT—7,000
- DIVISION 3.9.- TH—SINGLE-FAMILY ATTACHED RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
- DIVISION 3.10.- MF—MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
- DIVISION 3.11.- NS-NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICE DISTRICT
- DIVISION 3.12.- LR—LOCAL RETAIL DISTRICT
- DIVISION 3.13.- OT—OLD TOWN DISTRICT
- Sec. 23-3.13.1.- Purpose.
- Sec. 23-3.13.2. - Authorized uses.
- Sec. 23-3.13.3. - Subdistricts created.
- Sec. 23-3.13.4. - Criteria for approval.
- Sec. 23-3.13.5. - District development standards (all subdistricts).
- Sec. 23-3.13.6. - Old Town Square subdistrict.
- Sec. 23-3.13.7. - Old Town Corridor subdistrict.
- Sec. 23-3.13.8. - Old Town residential subdistrict.
- DIVISION 3.14.- UT—UPTOWN OVERLAY DISTRICT[3]
- Sec. 23-3.14.1.- Purpose.
- Sec. 23-3.14.2. - Authorized uses and applicability.
- Sec. 23-3.14.3. - General building and site orientation.
- Sec. 23-3.14.4. - Yard requirements.
- Sec. 23-3.14.5. - Parking lot location and screening requirements.
- Sec. 23-3.14.6. - Lighting standards.
- Sec. 23-3.14.7. - Street and parking area fixtures.
- Sec. 23-3.14.8. - Signs.
- Sec. 23-3.14.9. - Floodplain.
- Sec. 23-3.14.10. - Utilities.
- DIVISION 3.15.- CC—CAMPUS COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
- DIVISION 3.16.- C—COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
- DIVISION 3.17.- IP—INDUSTRIAL PARK DISTRICT
- DIVISION 3.18.- I—INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
- DIVISION 3.19.- PD—PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
- Sec. 23-3.19.1.- Purpose.
- Sec. 23-3.19.2. - Nature of district and minimum standards.
- Sec. 23-3.19.3. - Plans required.
- Sec. 23-3.19.4. - Pre-application conference.
- Sec. 23-3.19.5. - Compliance with approved plans.
- Sec. 23-3.19.6. - Establishment of district and concept plan.
- Sec. 23-3.19.7. - Development plans.
- Sec. 23-3.19.8. - PD site plans.
- Sec. 23-3.19.9. - Amendment of plans.
- Sec. 23-3.19.10. - Lapse of approval in PD districts.
- Sec. 23-3.19.11. - Effect on prior PD districts.
- Sec. 23-3.19.12. - Planned development combining district.
- DIVISION 3.20.- CUP—CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
- Sec. 23-3.20.1.- Purpose.
- Sec. 23-3.20.2. - Status of conditionally permitted uses.
- Sec. 23-3.20.3. - Application for conditional use permit.
- Sec. 23-3.20.4. - Procedures for conditional use permits.
- Sec. 23-3.20.5. - Standards.
- Sec. 23-3.20.6. - Expiration and termination of conditional use permits.
- Sec. 23-3.20.7. - Amendment.
- Sec. 23-3.20.8. - Other regulations.
- Sec. 23-3.20.9. - Use regulations.
- Sec. 23-3.20.10. - Effect on special uses.
- Sec. 23-3.20.11. - Change in status of permitted use.
- DIVISION 3.21.- HP—HIGH POINTE OVERLAY DISTRICT
ARTICLE 4
- USE REGULATIONS
Sections
- DIVISION 4.1.- USE REGULATIONS (CHARTS)
- Sec. 23-4.1.1. - Use regulations (Charts).
- Sec. 23-4.1.2. - Use charts.
- Sec. 23-4.1.3. - Accessory buildings and accessory uses.
- Sec. 23-4.1.4. - Alcoholic beverage requirements.
- Sec. 23-4.1.5. - Home based business regulations.
- Sec. 23-4.1.6. - Retail businesses, specialty or novelty items.
- Sec. 23-4.1.7. - Sexually oriented businesses.
- Sec. 23-4.1.8. - Wind-powered generators (personal).
- Sec. 23-4.1.9. - Audio recording studio retreat.
- Sec. 23-4.1.10. - Solar panel systems.
- Sec. 23-4.1.11. - Credit access business.
- Sec. 23-4.1.12. - Drive-through facility.
- Sec. 23-4.1.13. - Liquor store.
- Sec. 23-4.1.14. - Variety stores.
- Sec. 23-4.1.15. - Distribution centers and fulfillment centers.
ARTICLE 5
- DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Sections
- DIVISION 5.1.- OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REQUIREMENTS
- Sec. 23-5.1.1. - Purpose.
- Sec. 23-5.1.2. - Residential districts—Special off-street parking provisions.
- Sec. 23-5.1.3. - Nonresidential and MF districts—Special off-street parking provisions.
- Sec. 23-5.1.4. - Off-street loading space—All districts.
- Sec. 23-5.1.5. - Parking access from a public street—All districts.
- Sec. 23-5.1.6. - Schedule of parking space requirements.
- Sec. 23-5.1.7. - Rules for computing number of parking spaces.
- Sec. 23-5.1.8. - Location of parking spaces.
- Sec. 23-5.1.9. - Use of required parking spaces, non-residential districts.
- Sec. 23-5.1.10. - Fire lanes.
- DIVISION 5.2. - LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS[4]
- DIVISION 5.3. - FENCING, WALLS AND SCREENING REQUIREMENTS[5]
- Sec. 23-5.3.1. - Purpose.
- Sec. 23-5.3.2 - Land uses.
- Sec. 23-5.3.3. - Outdoor storage.
- Sec. 23-5.3.4. - Refuse storage areas.
- Sec. 23-5.3.5. - Loading docks, service areas.
- Sec. 23-5.3.6. - Garage bays.
- Sec. 23-5.3.7. - Ground and wall-mounted mechanical equipment.
- Sec. 23-5.3.8. - Fencing on property when screening is not required.
- DIVISION 5.4. - SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS
- Sec. 23-5.4.1. - Setbacks and lot configuration.
- Sec. 23-5.4.2. - Front yard.
- Sec. 23-5.4.3. - Side yards.
- Sec. 23-5.4.4. - Special height regulations.
- Sec. 23-5.4.5.1. - Telecommunications facilities.
- Sec. 23-5.4.5.2. - Broadcast towers and antennas.
- Sec. 23-5.4.6. - Regulations applicable to all towers and antenna.
- Sec. 23-5.4.7. - Sight visibility.
- Sec. 23-5.4.8. - Nonresidential uses in residential zoning districts.
- Sec. 23-5.4.9. - Certain large domestic animals allowed within specific districts.
- Sec. 23-5.4.10. - Veterinarian uses within nonresidential districts.
- DIVISION 5.5. - PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
- Sec. 23-5.5.1. - Conformance.
- Sec. 23-5.5.2. - Noise and requirements for toxic waste disposal observed.
- Sec. 23-5.5.3. - Noise.
- Sec. 23-5.5.4. - Smoke and particulate matter.
- Sec. 23-5.5.5. - Odorous matter.
- Sec. 23-5.5.6. - Fire or explosive hazard material.
- Sec. 23-5.5.7. - Toxic and noxious matter.
- Sec. 23-5.5.8. - Vibration.
- DIVISION 5.6. - LIGHTING AND GLARE STANDARDS
- DIVISION 5.7. - BUILDING DESIGN STANDARDS[6]
- Sec. 23-5.7.1. - Purpose.
- Sec. 23-5.7.2. - Applicability.
- Sec. 23-5.7.3. - Exterior building materials.
- Sec. 23-5.7.4. - Wall articulation.
- Sec. 23-5.7.5. - Transparency.
- Sec. 23-5.7.6. - Building colors.
- Sec. 23-5.7.7. - Architectural features in the uptown overlay.
- Sec. 23-5.7.8. - Roof line variations.
- Sec. 23-5.7.9. - Rooftop equipment.
- Sec. 23-5.7.10. - Accessory buildings
- Sec. 23-5.7.11. - Temporary construction and storage.
- Sec. 23-5.7.12. - Alternative exterior building materials and design.
- DIVISION 5.8. - DEFINITIONS
ARTICLE 6
- PENALTIES AND NONCONFORMITIES
Sections
- DIVISION 6.1.- EFFECT OF INTERPRETATION
- DIVISION 6.2. - PRESERVING RIGHTS IN PENDING LITIGATION AND VIOLATIONS UNDER EXISTING ORDINANCES
- DIVISION 6.3. - PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS
- DIVISION 6.4. - VALIDITY