Celina City Zoning Code

The regulations provided in this section shall apply to all new construction and all structures within all zoning districts, but shall only apply to single-family residential uses when indicated. Where the regulations of this section conflict with other sections or provisions of this chapter, the more specific regulations shall apply.

Single-family tracts with existing PDs (or comparable special zoning or entitlement) that include specific architectural standards may continue to apply the standards as found in the governing PD. Non-residential tracts and uses within existing PDs (or comparable special zoning or entitlement) shall be governed by the standards contained herein.

When an existing building, constructed prior to November 13, 2018, is proposed for an addition or expansion that will increase the square footage of the existing building by less than fifty percent (50%), either by a single expansion or by the cumulative effect of a series of expansions, similar or like exterior materials may be used on new facades that match the existing building and architectural theme to the extent possible.

Any addition that is fifty percent (50%) or greater of the originally approved floor area shall be subject to and shall comply with the regulations herein, potentially resulting in the reconstruction of the entire exterior veneer of an existing structure. At a minimum, the front facade must comply with the regulations stated herein.

Certain structures, such as temporary construction buildings, sales trailers, or portable buildings situated on public school or non-profit property, may be exempt from compliance, as may nonpermanent structures associated with utility complexes or similar operations, subject to review and approval.

The provisions of this section shall be administered by the Director of Development Services, or designee, who shall have the authority to approve any facade plan that is deemed to satisfy the minimum requirements of this section, alternate facade plans deemed to meet the spirit and intent of the section, including any minor deviations or waivers, and to make necessary interpretations regarding any subjectivity or frustration of purpose contained herein. Material percentages are intended to be applied accordingly.

All exterior facades shall be perpetually maintained and repaired by the owner in a safe, reasonably sound, and attractive manner that protects against the elements, is structurally safe, and corrects any visual deficiencies or other problems.

The City Council may grant a Specific Use Permit (SUP), establish a planned development (PD) district, or enter into a development agreement or other economic incentive agreement, which may amend or revise the regulations herein for a certain project or area of the City.

Due to the unique service nature of government-owned and occupied facilities, in addition to the development costs being a public burden, such facilities may meet the spirit and intent of the regulations contained herein to the extent possible, and are not expected to strictly comply.

The City Council may, from time to time, amend, supplement, or change the boundaries of a district or the regulations herein established as provided by State Law or establish special zoning districts or overlay districts that may have substantially different exterior material requirements.

(Ordinance 2025-103 adopted 10/14/2025)

§ 14.04.103 Submittal of building elevations.

Submittal information.

Sufficient information shall be submitted to evaluate the architectural standards criteria outlined herein as part of the development process.

Elevations.

Applications that include a site plan shall include the following:

Color renderings of all facades of each building, identified by cardinal direction. Projects with repeated elevations, such as multi-family, may submit sample elevations of proposed buildings.

Proposed exterior materials with a percentage breakdown of each material used, exclusive of windows and doors, in a table format.

A calculation table or graphic exhibit demonstrating compliance with the articulation standards.

A listing of the selected Architectural Features, described herein, to demonstrate compliance.

If a landmark feature is required, please note the feature proposed for credit.

The Director may require sample boards.

Architectural concrete masonry units (CMU)

Streetscape elements.

For any proposed streetscape elements (such as bike racks, trash receptacles, lampposts, tree grates, bollards, outdoor seating, etc.) or screening devices (masonry walls screening dumpsters, mechanical equipment, etc.), graphics shall also be submitted showing the material, color, height, and any other pertinent details of the elements proposed.

(Ordinance 2025-103 adopted 10/14/2025)

§ 14.04.104 Definitions.

includes highly textured finish, such as split faced, indented, hammered, fluted, ribbed, burnished, or similar decorative finish; coloration shall be integral to the masonry material and shall not be painted on; minimum thickness of one inch when applied as a veneer; and shall include light weight and featherweight decorative masonry units.

Big box

shall mean a building, usually with a single tenant, which comprises more than 50,000 square feet.

Brick

includes severe weather rated kiln-fired clay or slate material, can include concrete brick if it is to the same ASTM C216 or C652 standard and severe weather rated as typical fired clay brick; minimum thickness of one inch when applied as a veneer, and shall not include underfired clay, sand, or shale.

Director

shall mean the Director of Development Services, or his designee.

EIFS

means exterior insulation and finish systems.

Engineered wood

shall mean a composite material made from wood fibers, strands, or veneers that are bonded together with adhesives.

Facades

Front facade — shall mean the exterior walls of any enclosed space that are parallel or roughly parallel to the street.

Rear facade — shall mean the exterior walls of any enclosed space that are parallel or roughly parallel to the rear property line.

Fiber Cement

shall mean a composite material made from a mixture of sand, cement, and cellulose fibers (e.g. James Hardie, Nichiha, and Allura). Sometimes referred to as cementitious fiber board.

Masonry materials

shall mean and include that form of construction defined below and composed of brick, stone, granite, marble, stucco (three-step hard coat), architectural concrete masonry unit, tilt wall concrete panels, sealed and painted concrete block, exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS), fiber cement, and rock or other materials of equal characteristics laid up unit upon unit set and bonded to one another in mortar.

Non-residential building

shall mean those buildings utilized for use other than single-family, duplex, and townhome dwellings, specifically including commercial, retail, medical, office, and multi-family structures and associated accessory structures of any size.

Residential buildings

shall mean those buildings utilized for single-family, duplex, and townhome dwellings.

Stone

includes naturally occurring granite, marble, limestone, slate, river rock, and other similar hard and durable all-weather stone that is customarily used in exterior building construction; may also include cast or manufactured stone product, provided that such product yields a highly textured stone-like appearance, its coloration is integral to the masonry material and shall not be painted on, and it is demonstrated to be highly durable and maintenance free; natural or manmade stone shall have a minimum thickness of one inch when applied as a veneer.

Stucco

means the 3-step stucco process that is applied in three separate layers: 3/8-inch-thick scratch coat, 3/8-inch-thick brown coat, and approximate 1/8-inch-thick finish coat. The approximately 7/8-inch three-coat system is applied over an approved weather-resistive barrier and metal lath either by hand using a trowel or by machine application. Any stucco product that does not meet the stated requirements is not allowed.

(Ordinance 2025-103 adopted 10/14/2025)

§ 14.04.105 Exterior materials by category.

Category A materials are defined as the superior masonry products from which the City prefers buildings to be predominantly constructed. Unless otherwise provided for in this Chapter, acceptable Category A masonry finishing materials are brick and stone.

Category B materials are the secondary products that the City recognizes as materials acceptable for use, products that should not be the predominant material for a building, and are considered as somewhat less desirable than those materials listed in Category A. Unless otherwise provided for in this Chapter, acceptable Category B masonry finishing materials include three-step stucco, architectural concrete masonry units with integrated color (i.e., split-face CMU), concrete tilt wall (integral color and stamped), and fiber cement with integrated color and in the form of lap siding or board and batten.

Category C materials are accent products acceptable in limited application for architectural accents, features, and embellishments. Unless otherwise provided for in this Chapter, acceptable Category C materials include decorative metal, tile, glass block, exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS), engineered wood, and natural wood products.

Prohibited exterior surface materials include cinder block, vinyl, plastic, and aggregate pea-gravel finished surfaces.

(Ordinance 2025-103 adopted 10/14/2025)

§ 14.04.106 Exterior colors.

Building color.

The dominant color of all buildings shall be muted shades of color that are subtle, neutral, or earthen tones. The color of secondary facades shall match or complement the primary facade. No high-intensity colors, neon colors, or fluorescent colors shall be used.

Bright, reflective, pure tone primary or secondary colors are permissible only on signs. This provision shall not be construed as a license to employ corporate imaging or branding on the primary building facade.

Door and window frames, moldings, cornices, mullions, canopies, awnings, band faces, roof flashing, light fixtures, and other such features may use subdued, muted shades of earthen tone colors. The Director may consider limited application of corporate branding for larger projects, such as big boxes, institutional complexes, and corporate campuses.

Shade structures shall be muted shades of color that are subtle, neutral, or earthen tones. The Director may consider primary or secondary colors for daycares, amenity centers, patio umbrellas, and similar situations.

The use of tube lighting, string lights, or other similar materials shall not be installed on nonresidential buildings, as described in Article 14.04, PART FIVE, Lighting Standards, except for patio string lighting.

No more than one (1) color shall be used for visible roof surfaces; however, if more than one type of roofing material is used, the materials shall be varying hues of the same color or complementary in nature. The primary roof shall not be a bold color.

All streetscape elements and site amenities, such as bike racks, trash receptacles, lampposts, benches, patio furniture, tree grates, and cart corrals, shall be metal, rust and flake/chip resistant, and generally be black in color. Minor deviations in color and design that maintain the spirit and intent of the section are allowed with Director approval. Bollards can be concrete or decorative metal with no bold colors. Cart corrals shall be permanently affixed to the ground.

Overhead doors shall be neutral or earthen tone colors.

Repairs and alterations.

All repairs and alterations of exterior facades, including re-painting or rebranding, of non-residential buildings are required to obtain a permit from the City and comply with all applicable color regulations contained herein.

(Ordinance 2025-103 adopted 10/14/2025)

§ 14.04.107 Design standards for residential structures.

Design standards.

All new single-family (detached and attached) residences within the City of Celina shall conform to the following design standards:

ARTICLE IV, TABLE 1A Exterior Materials for Single-Family (Attached & Detached)
Categories	Materials
A	Brick, Stone, Stucco
B	Fiber Cement
C	Natural Wood, EIFS, Engineered Wood

ARTICLE IV, TABLE 1B
Required Percentages of Exterior Materials for Single-Family (Attached & Detached)
Facades	Percentage Breakdown	Definition
All facades when considered together	Minimum 80% Category A Maximum 20% Category B	All walls, when counted together, whether visible from the street or not, shall add up to the 80/20 rule.
Front facade	Minimum 80% Category A	Notwithstanding the overall percentages, the front facade shall be a minimum of eighty percent (80%) Category A

Note: Decorative Features. Natural wood, Engineered wood, or EIFS may be used for trim, soffit construction, window boxouts, bay windows, roof dormers, columns, chimneys not part of an exterior wall, or other architectural accent features.

The Director shall have final approval of any residential elevation submitted for construction.

Front-facing garage placement.

The face of garage doors shall not extend beyond the front facade of any residential structure; however, the face of the garage door may extend up to a maximum of eight (8) feet beyond the front facade when a front porch or bay window extending along the remainder of the front facade is provided.

J-swing garage placement.

When the doors of garages are designed to be perpendicular to the street access (i.e., J-swing garages), the garage may extend ten (10) feet into the front setback of the residential structure and may include living space above.

Roof pitch.

Minimum roof pitch of residential structures is 6:12.

Mailboxes.

When allowed, individual mailboxes shall be brick or stone to match the residence or decorative metal containers on posts. When mailboxes are clustered, the exterior of the clustered mailboxes shall be decorative metal on a matching support pole and shall be maintained by the Homeowners Association (HOA).

Driveways.

All driveways and approaches shall be concrete with a minimum width of ten (10) feet and shall match the width at the garage door at the property line.

Amenity centers.

Amenity centers shall follow non-residential architectural standards. The Director may approve elevations of quality design that help achieve a desired neighborhood theme.

Recommended practices.

Elevation repetition.

Any house elevation should not be repeated on the lot most directly across the street, nor should it be repeated on two (2) lots in either direction on the same side of the street. A wide variety of elevations is desired as it strengthens the character of the subdivision and reduces monotony of design. When stucco homes are the predominant exterior material used on a particular street, variations of color and design should be provided to minimize visual monotony.

Elevation masonry mix and pattern.

Front elevations should use more than one type of masonry product in a variety of patterns to vary the architectural appeal of the streetscape. Regardless of the minimum Category A masonry requirements, every front facade should be a mixture of materials and colors.

Front entry doors.

Front entry doors should consist of a hardwood, engineered wood, or other highly durable products, including products that have a wood appearance.

Garage doors.

Garage doors should consist of lightweight but durable materials, such as painted metal, and include materials that have a wood appearance. Garage door windows are permitted.

Gifts to the street.

All residential structures should include at least four (4) of the following design features on the front facade or facades visible from the front or side street:

Garage doors not facing the street (J-swing garage style).

Carriage-style garage doors with decorative hardware.

Mixed masonry patterns, decorative brick patterning, stone accents, gothic treatments, or gingerbreading.

Architectural pillars or posts or masonry arches.

Bay window facing street.

Brick or stone chimney on exterior wall.

Covered front porches (minimum of sixty (60) square feet covered by main roof with a minimum five (5) foot depth or an architectural extension).

Cupulas, turrets, dormers or gables.

Roof accent upgrades (e.g., metal, tile, slate, solar tiles).

Recessed entries a minimum of three (3) feet deeper than the main front facade.

Greater than 8:12 primary roof pitch, or variable roof pitches.

Transom windows or shutters.

(M)

Coach lights at entrances.

(N)

Decorative attic or gable feature, minimum two (2) square feet in size (e.g., vent, window, brick detail).

(O)

Decorative driveway paving (e.g., salt finish, exposed aggregate, or other treatments).

(Ordinance 2025-103 adopted 10/14/2025)

§ 14.04.108 General design standards for multi-family and non-residential structures.

Two masonry materials required.

At least two (2) masonry materials shall be used on all exterior facades. Except for stone, no single material shall exceed seventy percent (70%) of any given facade.

Uniform architectural style.

All buildings within a common development, as shown on a development plan, conceptual plan, or site plan, should have similar architectural styles, materials, colors, and detailing; however, sufficient variations should be incorporated to discourage exact duplicate buildings.

All structures shall be architecturally finished on all sides visible from a public right-of-way with similar styles, materials, colors, and detail. A higher level of finish and articulation shall be at the primary entrance or front door.

Deviations from a strict interpretation of the exterior standards to accommodate a specific "signature design aesthetic" may be approved.

Columns shall be encased in Category A masonry material used elsewhere on the primary building.

Roof design.

Roofs shall be peaked with either hip, gable, or mansard design with a minimum one-to-four (1:4) pitch, or a parapet wall or false mansard design with a minimum one-to-two (1:2) pitch is acceptable only if constructed around the entire perimeter of a building so that no flat roof shall be visible from a public street or along an active storefront. At all times roof-mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened from view.

Roof materials.

For buildings with a visible hip, gable, or mansard roof, allowed materials include metal (standing seam), slate, or tile (clay or cement, barrel, or Roman-shaped). The enhanced roofing requirement does not apply to residential buildings and covered garages in multi-family complexes.

Parapet.

The backside of parapets shall not have framing exposed and shall be painted to match the building.

Any concrete structures over 6" in height, including headwalls, bridges, wall, culverts, retaining walls, and like structures, shall be clad in masonry.

(Ordinance 2025-103 adopted 10/14/2025)

§ 14.04.109 Design standards for multi-family structures.

Exterior materials.

ARTICLE IV, TABLE 2A Exterior Materials For Multi-Family
Categories	Materials
A	Brick or Stone
B	Split-Face CMU, Stucco, Fiber Cement,
C	Metal, Natural Wood, Tile, Glass, EIFS, Engineered Wood
Prohibited	Plain Concrete Block, Aggregate, Vinyl, Plastic, Tilt Wall

ARTICLE IV, TABLE 2B Required Percentages Of Exterior Materials For Multi-Family
Facades	Percentage Breakdown	Definition
Primary	Minimum 80% Category A Maximum 20% Category B Minimum 20% stone	Exterior walls of buildings that are clearly visible from a public street, parking lot, or fire lane
Secondary	Minimum 50% Category A Remainder Category B	Exterior walls of buildings that are NOT clearly visible from a public street, parking lot, or fire lane, such as an interior courtyard

Note 1. Engineered wood or EIFS may be used for trim or soffit construction.

Note 2. The first floor shall be 100% Category A, including recessed balconies.

Note 3. The first floor shall not have any patios or balconies between the building and right-of-way, unless recessed.

Specific design standards.

Accessory building materials.

Covered garages, mail kiosks, and other accessory buildings shall be 100% Category A.

Amenity centers.

Amenity centers shall follow non-residential architectural standards. Amenity centers within a multi-family development shall have a decorative metal roof or a parapet wall to shield roof-mounted equipment. The Director may approve elevations of quality design that help achieve a desired theme.

Building access.

Multi-Family developments shall be constructed so all building(s) points of entry, including corridors, breezeways, and stairways, are access controlled. Access control shall meet the requirements of the Fire Marshal's Office.

Architectural features.

All multi-family primary buildings shall be designed to incorporate no less than four (4) of the architectural features from the list below.

Canopies, awnings, porticos with colonnade or arcades.

Raised pilaster cornices (end columns at corners), or quoined corners.

Vertical elements (tower, cupola, lighthouse, turret, arches, etc.).

Accented windows and doors framed with smooth cobblestone, cast stone, limestone, or other decorative masonry headers and sills, or dormer windows.

Outdoor patios and/or courtyards (landscaped and furnished) integrated into a site's layout that creates a sense of place for informal and experiential gathering.

Decorative and repetitive ornamentation (non-signage) integrated into the building facade, such as corbels, medallions, functioning clocks, niches, wrought iron, balconettes, gargoyles, or horizontally and rhythmically patterned brickwork.

Other similar architectural features, as approved.

(Ordinance 2025-103 adopted 10/14/2025)

§ 14.04.110 Design standards for non-residential structures (includes office, retail, commercial, mixed use, etc., but not industrial uses).

Exterior standards.

Windows.

Windows and glazing shall be limited to a minimum of ten percent (10%) and maximum of seventy percent (70%) of each building elevation. Faux windows (i.e., non-transparent architectural features meant to appear as a window opening) or elements that create a comparable visual, such as decorative brickwork, insets of varying materials/colors, or other similar features are allowed, subject to discretionary review and approval. Windows shall not be glazed or reglazed with mirrored or reflective glass that creates a hazard.

Murals.

Murals, if used, cannot display or connote a commercial message without abiding by the Sign regulations, as found within the Code of Ordinances. Murals should be in scale and scope with the proposed development, not violate the spirit and intent of the architectural standards, and should be coordinated through Planning staff. Murals must reflect the development design/theme and cannot contain dangerous, vulgar, or other obscene imagery. All murals must be permitted through the building elevation review process.

All buildings shall be designed and constructed in tri-partite architecture so that they have a distinct base, middle, and top, separated by horizontal elements, as illustrated below.

Examples of Tri-Partite Construction

Ground floor facades facing major thoroughfares and any intersecting thoroughfare must incorporate articulated entry areas, arcades, display windows, awnings, or other similar architectural features along no less than sixty percent (60%) of the facade.

Landmark buildings.

Buildings that are located at the end of a terminating street or major access lane or at the intersection of streets and/or major access lanes shall be considered a landmark building.

Such buildings shall be designed with landmark features that take advantage of that location, such as an accentuated entry and a unique building articulation that is offset from the front wall planes and extends above the main building eave or parapet line.

Landmark features shall be in proportion to the building, subject to review and approval.

Architectural features.

All non-residential structures shall be designed to incorporate no less than four (4) of the architectural features from the list below. Buildings over 50,000 square feet must include a minimum of five (5) of the referenced architectural features.

Canopies, awnings, porticos with colonnade or arcades.

Raised pilaster cornices (end columns at corners) or quoined corners.

Vertical elements (tower, cupola, lighthouse, turret, arches, etc.).

Accented windows and doors framed with smooth cobble, cast stone, limestone, or other decorative masonry headers and sills, or dormer windows.

Outdoor patios and/or courtyards (landscaped and furnished) integrated into a site's layout that creates a sense of place for informal and experiential gathering.

Other similar architectural features, as approved.

Building articulation standards.

Primary facades clearly visible from a public street or along an active storefront shall meet the following minimum standards for articulation:

Horizontal articulation.

An offset equal to 15% of the wall's height must be provided for every wall length that is 3 times the wall's height. The offset must extend a length equal to at least 25% of that wall length.

Vertical articulation.

A change in height equal to 15% of the wall's height must be provided for every wall length that is 3 times the wall's height. The height change must extend a length equal to at least 25% of that wall length. Pitched roofs shall count toward achieving vertical articulation, provided they are 65 degrees or less from horizontal.

(Ordinance 2025-103 adopted 10/14/2025)

§ 14.04.111 Specific design standards for non-residential structures related to height of buildings.

Exterior materials for non-residential structures up to three (3) stories in height.

ARTICLE IV, TABLE 3A Exterior Materials for Non-Residential Buildings
Categories	Materials
A	Brick or Stone
B	Split-Face CMU, Stucco, Fiber Cement, Tilt Wall,
C	Metal, Tile, Engineered Wood
Prohibited	Plain Concrete Block, Aggregate, Vinyl, Plastic, Natural Wood, EIFS

ARTICLE IV, TABLE 3B Required Percentages of Exterior Materials for Buildings Three (3) or Fewer Stories
Facades	Minimum Percentage	Definition
Primary	Minimum 70% Category A Maximum 30% Category B Maximum 10% Category C Minimum 20% Stone	Exterior walls of buildings that are clearly visible from a public street or along an active storefront, and all exterior walls of buildings less than 15,000 square feet, or as determined by the Director
Secondary	Minimum 30% Category A Remainder Category B	Exterior walls of buildings 15,000 square feet or larger that are NOT clearly visible from a public street or along an active storefront

ARTICLE VI, TABLE 3C Required Percentages of Exterior Materials for Big Box Buildings
Primary	Minimum 50% Category A Maximum 50% Split Faced CMU Maximum 30% other Category B Minimum 20% Stone	Exterior walls of buildings that are clearly visible from a public street or along an active storefront
Secondary	Minimum 20% Category A Remainder Category B	Exterior walls of buildings that are NOT clearly visible from a public street or along an active storefront

Note 1. EIFS and Engineered wood may be used for trim or soffit construction.

Exterior materials for non-residential structures four (4) stories in height or taller.

ARTICLE IV, TABLE 4A Exterior Materials Categories For Mid & High Rise Buildings (4 or More Stories)
Categories	Materials
A	Brick, Stone, Glass Wall System
B	Split-Face CMU, Stucco, Fiber Cement, Tilt Wall
C	Metal, Tile, Glass Blocks, Engineered Wood
Prohibited	Plain Concrete Block, Aggregate, Vinyl, Plastic, Natural Wood, EIFS

ARTICLE IV, TABLE 4B Minimum Exterior Percentages For Mid & High Rise Buildings (4 or more stories)
Floors 1-3	Minimum 70% Category A Maximum 30% Category B Maximum 10% Category C Minimum 20% Stone
Floors 4-6	Minimum 20% Category A Maximum 70% Category B Remainder Category C
Floors 7 and above	Any combination of Category A, B, or C

Note 1. The Director may apply architectural regulations in Tables 3A and 3B for developments such as climate-controlled storage, hotels, and similar uses.

(Ordinance 2025-103 adopted 10/14/2025)

§ 14.04.112 Design standards for industrial structures.

Design standards.

The following design standards apply to structures constructed in an industrial zoning district and proposing an industrial and/or manufacturing use, per the use chart of the zoning ordinance:

The main entry or office area of the building shall be articulated both horizontally and vertically by ten percent (10%) of the adjacent wall height. Building corners shall also be articulated, as approved.

ARTICLE IV, TABLE 5A Exterior Materials for Industrial Buildings
Categories	Materials
A	Brick or Stone
B	Split-Face CMU, Stucco, Fiber Cement, Tilt Wall,
C	Metal, Tile, Engineered Wood
Prohibited	Plain Concrete Block, Aggregate, Vinyl, Plastic, Natural Wood, EIFS

ARTICLE IV, TABLE 5B Required Percentages of Exterior Materials for Industrial Buildings
Facades	Minimum Percentage	Definition
Primary	Minimum 10% Category A Remainder Category B Category C may be used as accents up to 10%	Exterior walls of buildings that are clearly visible from a public street
Secondary	Up to 100% Category B	Exterior walls that are NOT clearly visible from a public street

Note 1. The Director has the authority to declare certain structures with inherent industrial-like uses, such as cabinet structures associated with communication towers or modular buildings internal to heavy industrial sites, to be in conformance with this Ordinance.

Architectural features.

All industrial buildings shall be designed to incorporate no less than two (2) of the architectural features listed below:

Raised pilaster cornices (end columns at corners) or quoined corners.

Vertical elements (tower, cupola, lighthouse, turret, arches, etc.).

25% Category A on primary facades.

Canopies (not drive-through canopies), awnings, valances, porticos, overhangs (5 feet minimum), or arcades.

Recesses or projections (3 feet minimum).

Peaked roof forms.

Outdoor patios or integrated planters or wing walls that incorporate landscape and sitting areas.

Visible and noticeable architectural details, such as tile work or moldings, integrated into the building facade.

Other architectural features with similar visual impact.

(Ordinance 2025-103 adopted 10/14/2025)

§ 14.04.113 Specific design standards for canopies and fueling stations.

Canopies.

Canopies and their supporting structures should be architecturally integrated with the primary building and all other accessory structures on the site by using the same or complementary materials, design motif, and colors. Canopies in a multi-tenant center shall be consistent in color.

Non-residential canopies and awnings, such as for car washes, vacuum stalls, or other similar structures shall utilize a metal roof (not fabric) and shall use a subdued, muted shade of earthen tone color.

Canopy band faces shall be a color consistent with the main structure or an accent color. The canopy band face shall be flat with no projections, shall not be of plastic materials, shall be generally a metal or masonry-based material, not be greater than four (4) feet in height, and may not be backlit or used as signage, except as follows:

The canopy band face may utilize one (1) small button logo on each face that can be internally illuminated, as long as each button logo does not exceed fifteen (15) square feet for bands three (3) feet in height and twenty (20) square feet for bands four (4) feet in height, is generally as tall as it is wide, and does not protrude more than eighteen (18) inches from the canopy in any direction.

Gas pumps and fueling stations.

Canopies shall not exceed twenty (20) feet in total height, measured from the pavement to the top of the canopy, and must abide by all other canopy regulations.

The roofs of fueling station canopies shall be pitched, include a parapet to shield roof- mounted equipment, or otherwise be distinguished, subject to approval.

Canopy support columns shall be fully encased with Category A masonry products and shall not include any non-structural additions to the columns.

Lighting fixtures or sources of light that are a part of the canopy should be recessed into the underside of the canopy with no drop-down or visible bulbs.

Exhaust valves for underground fuel storage tanks shall be designed to be located against a building, dumpster screening wall, or other structure to mitigate their visual impact and should be an earthen tone color. If impractical, the exhaust valves may be located in an interior landscape area, if properly screened, but should not be located in the exterior landscape buffer adjacent to the public right-of-way.

(Ordinance 2025-103 adopted 10/14/2025)

§ 14.04.201 General administration.

Purpose and intent.

It is the purpose of this section to establish certain regulations pertaining to landscaping within the city. The city recognizes that landscaping can be a significant expense to businesses and residents. At the same time, landscaping improves the livability of residential neighborhoods, enhances the appearance and customer attraction of commercial areas, increases property values, improves the compatibility of adjacent uses, screens undesirable views, and reduces air and noise pollution. Furthermore, these regulations provide standards and criteria for new landscaping which are intended to promote the value of property, enhance the welfare, and improve the physical appearance of the city.

Applicability.

The standards and criteria contained within this section are deemed to be minimum standards and shall apply to all new development and existing developments that are expanding or redeveloping thirty percent (30%) or more of the building footprint or parking.

In unique situations, the director shall have the ability to review and modify the applicability of these standards to proposed development if site conditions limit or prohibit the practical application of the standards through the use and application of minor modifications.

The official tree board for the city shall be the planning and zoning commission.

Enforcement.

The provisions of this section shall be administered and enforced by the director. If, at any time after the issuance of a CO, the approved landscaping is found to be in nonconformance to the standards of the approved landscape plan, the director shall issue notice to the owner, citing the violation and describing what action is required to comply with this section. The owner, tenant, or agent shall have thirty (30) days from the date of said notice to restore the landscaping to that shown on the approved plan. If the landscaping is not restored within the allotted time, the owner, tenant, or agent responsible shall be in violation of the ordinance from which this article derives and is subject to fines and the loss of the CO until the landscaping is properly restored.

Permits.

Prior to the issuance of any development permit for any use other than single-family dwellings, a landscape plan shall be submitted to the planning department and approved by the director.

Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy (CO) for any building or structure, all screening and landscaping shall be in place in accordance with the landscape plan required by this article.

In any case in which a CO is sought at a time in which the director determines that it would not be practical to plant trees, shrubs, grass, or to lay turf, a CO may be issued notwithstanding the fact that the landscaping required by the landscape plan has not been installed provided the applicant deposits cash in an escrow account in the amount of the estimated cost of landscaping materials and installation that complies with this article. Such escrow deposit shall be conditioned upon the installation of all required landscaping within three (3) months of the date of the application and shall give the city the right to draw upon the escrow deposit to complete the said landscaping if the applicant fails to do so.

Critical root zone (CRZ).

If during a drought situation and the director determines it would be impractical to plant trees, shrubs, or grass, or to lay turf, a temporary certificate of occupancy may be issued. All landscaping required by the landscape plan shall be installed within 120 days of the latter of the date of issuance of the temporary certificate of occupancy or the lifting of drought restrictions. Failure to timely complete the installation and obtain the final acceptance from the city of the landscaping required by the landscape plan shall be deemed to be a violation of this article and the temporary certificate of occupancy may be revoked.

(Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19; Ordinance 2024-21 adopted 4/9/2024)

§ 14.04.202 Definitions.

Berm.

An earthen mound designed to provide visual interest, screen undesirable views, and/or decrease noise levels.

Bubbler.

An irrigation type that allows water to gently soak into the ground with minimal erosion or loss of water due to evaporation.

Caliper.

The diameter of a tree trunk measured at breast height (4-1/2 feet above ground level). The caliper of a multi-trunk tree is determined by the full caliper of the largest trunk, plus half (1/2) the caliper of the other trunks. This measurement is used for newly planted trees.

Clear-cutting.

The removal of all trees or a significant majority of the trees on a parcel of land.

The area of undisturbed natural soil around a tree defined by a concentric circle with a radius equal to the distance from the trunk to the outermost portion of the drip line but not less than one foot radius for each one inch DBH.

Diameter at breast height (DBH).

The diameter in inches of a tree as measured through the main trunk at a point four and one-half (4-1/2) feet above the natural ground level.

Director.

The planning director of the City of Celina or his/her designee.

Drip line.

A vertical line run through the outermost portion of the crown of a tree and extending down to the ground.

Drought tolerant/low water demand plant.

The ability of a plant to be drought tolerant is primarily due to the plant's ability to limit water loss through the leaves and acquire more water through the roots. Plants have developed several mechanisms to reduce water loss, many of which can be recognized in native and cultivated plants.

Fencing, protective.

Snow fencing, chainlink fencing, orange vinyl construction fencing or similar fencing with a four (4) foot approximate height. The director shall determine the appropriate type of fencing for any particular property or portion thereof. This fencing is intended to be of a temporary nature.

Grass, ornamental.

A grass type that is generally considered in the landscaping industry to have ornamental qualities, and which is typically grown in a flower garden. Ornamental grass typically grows to a height of between six (6) inches and thirty-six (36) inches and does not tolerate being cut below six (6) inches. These said grasses are usually used as an accent grass and not the main coverage of a yard. These grasses are commonly grown for the display of their leaves or flowers and may contain a variety of colors depending on the season.

Grass, turf.

Grass commonly used in regularly cut lawns or play areas, such as, but not limited to: Bermuda, St. Augustine, Fescue, and Ryegrass blends.

Green.

An open space, available for unstructured recreation. A green may be spatially defined by streets, landscaping, and/or building frontages. Its landscape shall consist of lawn and trees.

Groundcover.

Low growing plants, deciduous or evergreen species that cover the ground and used instead of turf. Plants that generally do not exceed eighteen (18) inches in height are classified as groundcover.

Impervious.

A substance that does not allow the passage of water through it.

Irrigation system.

An automatic watering system designed for watering landscaping and landscaped areas for a specified amount of time at a specified time of day. Irrigation systems are typically used to conserve water and time. All irrigation systems shall be equipped with an approved backflow prevention device to protect the water supply (if connected to city water supply) and a freeze and rain sensor.

Landscape buffer.

The area within the boundaries of a given lot or, where applicable, the adjoining street right-of-way, which is devoted to and consists of plant material, including, but not limited to, grass, trees, shrubs, flowers, vines and other groundcover, native plant materials, planters, brick, stone, natural forms, water forms, aggregate, and other landscape features.

Landscaping.

Any live plant material such as trees, shrubs, groundcover, and grass used in spaces void of any impervious material or building structure and areas left in their natural state.

Limits of construction.

A line of delineation on the tree preservation plan which shows the boundary of the area within which all construction activity will occur.

Low water use irrigation system.

The term low water use irrigation system is used to describe any low-pressure system that applies water in a controlled area. The most important feature of these systems is that it applies water very slowly and allows the water to be absorbed fully into the soil with minimal evaporation loss.

Mews.

An open space at the front of a double row of residential units in lieu of a street. Vehicle access and mailing addresses via the associated alleyway.

Overhang zone.

The area adjacent to the edge of a parking space on which portions of a vehicle (such as the hood or the trunk) overhangs the sidewalk or landscaped area, rendering this space unusable for pedestrian use.

Parkway.

The area of public right-of-way located between the curb or edge of pavement and the property line or between the curb or edge of pavement and the sidewalk.

Plaza.

An open space available for civic purposes and public commercial activities. A plaza is spatially defined by adjacent building frontages. Its landscape shall consist primarily of pavement, but may include shade in the form of planters with small ornamental trees or structure. Plazas frequently utilize fountains or water features.

Pollinator garden.

A pollinator garden is a garden which is designed to provide for the needs of local pollinating species. This includes selecting native and adapted plants that will provide food for various life stages, along with physical features, to provide water and nesting habitat.

Screening.

A technique used to protect and separate uses and site functions from one another for the purpose of decreasing adverse noise, wind or visual impacts, and to provide privacy and security (e.g., walls, fences, berms, landscaping).

Shrub.

A self-supporting woody perennial plant of low to medium height characterized by multiple stems and branches continuous from the base, usually not more than ten (10) feet in height at maturity.

Sight triangle (visibility triangle).

The area of unrestricted visibility required at a corner to allow for the observation of other vehicular movement, pedestrians, and cyclists in the proximity of intersecting streets and sidewalks.

Square.

An open space available for unstructured recreation and civic purposes. A square is spatially defined by building frontages or streets. Its landscape shall consist of paths, lawns and trees, formally disposed. Squares shall be located at the intersection of important thoroughfares.

Topsoil.

Topsoil is the surface layer of soil containing partly decomposed organic debris, and which is usually high in nutrients. This term may also apply to good quality soil sold at nurseries and garden centers.

Tree.

Any self-supporting woody perennial plant which will attain a minimum trunk diameter of three inches (3") DBH and normally attains an overall height of at least fifteen (15) feet at maturity, usually with one (1) main stem or trunk and many branches. It may appear to have stems or trunks. The following further define specific tree types.

Tree, large canopy. A tree characterized by its high crown of foliage or overhead canopy, a large woody perennial usually having one trunk and numerous branches reaching a mature height of at least thirty (30) feet and a mature crown of at least twenty-five (25) feet.

Tree, small ornamental. A relatively low growing tree that may grow to a mature height of up to twenty-five (25) feet and a mature crown of up to fifteen (15) feet and provide color due to its fruit, berries, flowers, or leaves.

Tree, protected. Any tree that has a trunk DBH of six (6) inches or greater at a height of four and one-half (4-1/2) feet above the ground or which is otherwise noteworthy because of species, age, size, or rarity.

Tree, replacement. A tree species from the city's approved plant list with a minimum caliper size of three (3) inches and height of seven (7) feet.

Tree, signature. A tree of unique species that is not regularly used or a tree of sufficient size at time of planting, to be no less than 6" in DBH, within a prominent location, or is otherwise distinguished.

Tree, urban. A tree specifically selected for its ability to withstand harsh urban conditions, its relatively low maintenance, its suitability for use in the streetscape through its noninvasive root system and upright branching habit, and its associated imagery and overtones.

Weeds.

Vegetation that because of its height and growth pattern is objectionable, unsightly, invasive, or unsanitary; this term specifically excludes ornamental grasses, shrubs, bushes and trees, cultivated flowers, and cultivated crops.

Xeriscaping.

A method of landscaping that emphasizes water conservation, accomplished by following sound horticultural and landscaping practices, such as planning and design, soil improvement, limited turf areas, use of mulches, use of low water demand plants, efficient irrigation practices, and appropriate maintenance.

Yard.

A yard is defined as an open space adjacent to a building that is generally kept with natural grass and/or plants and is pervious in nature. The following further define specific yard types.

Yard, front. The area extending across the front of a lot between the side property lines and the minimum horizontal distance between the street, the main building, or any projections thereof other than the projections of uncovered steps, balconies, or porches.

Yard, rear. The area extending across the rear of a lot and being the required minimum horizontal distance between the rear lot line and the rear of the main building or any projections thereof other than the projections of uncovered steps, unenclosed balconies, or unenclosed porches.

Yard, side. The area between the main building and the side line of the lot, and extending from the required front yard to the required rear yard and being the minimum horizontal distance between a side lot line and the side of the main buildings or any projections thereof.

(Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19; Ordinance 2024-21 adopted 4/9/2024)

§ 14.04.203 Landscape plans.

Landscape plan submittal.

Landscape plans shall be submitted to the planning department as a part of the site plan submittal, building permit, paving, grading, or construction permit. The director shall review such plans for compliance with these regulations. If the plans are not in compliance, they shall be disapproved and shall be accompanied by a written statement setting forth the changes necessary for compliance.

Landscape plan requirements.

All required components of the landscape plan are listed in the landscape plan checklist, available on the city is website.

Landscape standard notations.

All required standard notations are listed in the landscape plan checklist, available on the city's website.

Additional requirements.

No substitutions for plant materials are allowed without approval by the director.

The right-of-way parkway area adjacent to required landscape areas shall be maintained by the adjacent property owner in the same manner as the required landscape area. All driveways will maintain visibility sight lines as required by the engineering design standards. All plantings intended for erosion control will be maintained. The city may require revegetation to prevent erosion or slippage.

When power lines are present, large canopy trees should not be planted underneath the lines and should be oriented in a manner to avoid conflict.

All trees are to be equipped with a bubbler irrigation system.

Required landscaped open areas and disturbed soil areas shall be completely covered with living plant material, per this article.

All streetscape furniture (benches, bollards, lampposts, trash receptacles, patio furniture, bike racks, dog waste stations, etc.) shall be a chip and flake resistant metal, decorative, and generally black or neutral in color.

(Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19; Ordinance 2024-21 adopted 4/9/2024)

§ 14.04.204 Landscape standards.

Quality.

Plant materials used in conformance with the provisions of this article shall conform to the standards of the American Standard for Nursery Stock, or equal thereto. Grass seed, sod, and other material shall be clean and reasonably free of weeds and noxious pests and insects.

Quantity.

The quantity of plant materials required by this article must equal or exceed the minimum number of plants required by this article. All required landscaped open areas shall be completely covered with living plant material. Mulch and rock may be used in conjunction with shrub and tree plantings in limited applications.

Trees.

Trees required by this article shall be from the approved plant list or an alternate species approved during plan review. All required trees shall be common to this area of the State. Large canopy or evergreen trees shall be of a minimum of three (3) caliper inches at time of planting and required small ornamental trees shall not be smaller than two (2) caliper inches in size at the time of planting. When the type of tree required is unclear, it is assumed that a large canopy tree is required.

No more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the required trees shall be of the same species for any tree type (large, small, or urban) in order to discourage monocultures and the spread of disease. However, sites that require ten (10) or fewer trees are exempt from this regulation.

Three (3) trees from the small ornamental tree list may be substituted for one (1) large canopy tree in special circumstances with the approval of the director, not to exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the required large trees.

Large canopy trees must be planted four (4) feet or greater from curbs, sidewalks, utility lines, screening walls, and/or other structures. Small trees may be placed closer than four (4) feet, with approval on landscape plan. Utility installations that includes common trench and conduit banks are exempt from the large canopy tree planting distance requirements.

Trees and shrubs shall not overhang or encroach upon walkways, drives, parking areas, and traffic signs to the extent that they interfere with the intended use of these facilities.

Tree wells shall be a minimum twenty (20) square feet in size with generally similar lengths and widths.

Trees required in line with one another, such as perimeter trees, right-of-way, or median trees may be clustered for visual effect, upon the approval of the director.

Shrubs and hedges.

Evergreen screening plants shall be at least twenty-four (24) inches high at time of planting, shall be a type and species on the recommended plant list that will attain a minimum height of three (3) feet within eighteen (18) months of planting, and will form a continuous hedge. Sporadic breaks in the hedgerow may be approved to achieve unique designs.

Vines.

Vines shall be a minimum of two (2) feet in height immediately after planting and may be considered in conjunction with fences, screens, or walls to meet screening requirements as specified.

Groundcovers.

Groundcovers used in lieu of grass in whole and in part shall be planted in such a manner as to present a finished appearance and reasonably complete coverage within one (1) year of planting.

Lawn grass.

Grass areas shall be sodded, except that large, expansive lawn areas may be hydromulched, plugged, sprigged, or seeded with approval from the director, as long as the edges, adjacent to the curb and within six (6) feet of the sidewalk or curb, are sodded, to reduce water and soil runoff.

Park space.

If used for recreation, a park shall not have impervious cover exceeding 20% of the space area.

Open space.

Residential and nonresidential developments shall provide 20% open space with a minimum of 50% of that open space being "usable open space." Elements, both in terms of quality and quantity, shall be in scale with the development and appropriately aligned with its land uses, as determined by the director.

Credit for existing trees.

Any protected trees, other than type 3 trees, preserved on a site meeting the herein specifications may be credited toward meeting the tree requirement of landscaping provisions that apply to the area where the tree is preserved. Trees of exceptional quality due to size, large canopy cover, trunk diameter, rareness, age, or species may, at the discretion of the director, be credited as more than one tree under the minimum landscape area requirements.

(k)

Development entries.

The landscape island at the main entrances to a development shall be within a platted common area lot (residential) or landscape easement (commercial). Landscaped entries shall include a significant entry feature or other focal point, which may include a monument entrance sign and/or landscaping creating a "sense of arrival." These features may be subject to a licensing agreement. Entry designs shall be subject to the approval of the director.

(l)

Unsustainable structures.

For any proposed structure that does not meet the architectural design standards of the zoning ordinance, the fire code, or the building code, the following setbacks and landscape screening apply:

A fifty (50) foot front yard landscape buffer with two rows of Eastern Red Cedar planted on a minimum three (3) foot high earthen berm, each row spaced twenty (20) feet on center, and staggered from each other;

Twenty (20) foot side and rear yard landscape buffers with one row of Eastern Red Cedar trees spaced twenty (20) feet on center.

(m)

Trail connectivity.

All new development should connect into the city's trail system and provide meaningful pedestrian opportunities that exemplify Life Connected. The following requirements apply to all new development, subject to review and approval by the director:

Trails shall be provided per the master trails plan.

Trails shall be provided along floodplains, creeks, utility easements (e.g. gas and overhead), ponds, open spaces, and other situations that promote connectivity.

Connections into the trail system should be provided where possible, such as at eyebrows, elbows, cul-de-sacs, and other opportunities. Barrier-free ramps (BFRs) shall be incorporated so that pedestrians and other trail users do not encounter curbs while recreating.

Trails shall be adequately shaded, either by existing tree canopy or a large canopy tree every 50 linear feet. Trails shall receive adequate safety illumination.

Trails should receive adequate amenities, such as benches, trash receptacles, dog waste stations, trail markers where applicable, and other similar amenities.

Trails should be concrete and the following widths apply:

Spine trails: 12' wide.

Internal trails: 8' — 10' wide.

Smaller connections: 6' wide.

Sidewalks: 10' wide adjacent to arterials; 10' wide adjacent to 4-lane roadways; 8' wide adjacent to collectors; and 5' wide for general streets.

(n)

Detention/retention ponds.

Stormwater control devices, such as detention/retention basins, ponds, conveyance swales, and linear ditches, shall be landscaped to enhance their visual impacts. Such landscaping shall not negatively affect the operation of such devices, but may include suitable planting materials that will help control siltation, erosion, and improve beautification, and in all cases the ponds shall be vegetated. Ponds shall be designed per the following:

Detention (dry) ponds.

Shall be designed in a manner to be an amenity to the development by providing a slope no steeper than six-to-one (6:1), a large canopy tree each fifty (50) linear feet of the perimeter, benches, a perimeter concrete trail, and trash receptacles.

Retention (wet) ponds.

Shall be designed in a manner to be an amenity to the development by providing a reduced slope, no steeper than four-to-one (4:1), a large canopy tree each fifty (50) linear feet of the perimeter, benches, a perimeter concrete trail, and trash receptacles. Such ponds shall include aeration and a fountain to ensure water quality.

Decorative fencing.

Fencing is discouraged; however, if a safety fence is required, then it should be a minimum four (4) foot high black tubular metal (such as wrought iron).

Design.

Pits (holes with sheer walls) are generally not permitted. The director may discretionarily approve pit designs in unique circumstances where conformance with design standards is demonstrated and verified to not be pragmatic. Cost and convenience are inappropriate conditions to warrant pit consideration. Any pit design, if approved, must be decorative with masonry cladding, and decorative metal safety fencing with evergreen landscaping. Additional amenities, such as benches, concrete trail, and aeration, may be required by staff.

Concrete trails.

Concrete paths shall be provided on top of the bank, around the pond, and shall appropriately connect into adjacent and internal pedestrian networks. Trails around smaller ponds may be 5' in width, and trails around larger ponds shall be a minimum of 8' in width. While the widths of trails may vary, a minimum 10' flat space is required at the top of the bank. Alternative designs may be considered by the director.

Other requirements.

Detention or retention ponds shall not be within the perimeter roadway buffer. Any concrete structures over 6" in height, including headwalls, bridges, wall, culverts, retaining walls, and like structures, shall be clad in masonry. Minor modifications may be considered for valid constructability issues or geological and topographical conditions that prevent conformance.

(o)

Sight visibility.

In complying with the landscaping requirements set forth herein, no landscaping shall be permitted to cause visibility obstructions and/or blind corners at intersections.

Landscaping within the triangular visibility area shall be designed to provide unobstructed vertical cross-visibility at a level between three (3) and ten (10) feet in height. Trees may be permitted in this area provided they are trimmed in a manner that prevent limbs or foliage from extending into the vertical visibility area. The center of roundabouts or traffic circles shall have enhanced planting, and are encouraged to have a decorative vertical element, such as art or signage.

(p)

Site utilities.

All utility lines (including individual service lines, transmission lines and distribution lines) shall be underground, below the finished grade of the right-of-way. Any existing poles, guy wires, and related structures used to support overhead prior to burial shall be removed.

Utility infrastructure should be mounted on pads at ground level and appropriately screened. Although discouraged, if within the right-of-way, equipment should not block sidewalks or visibility at intersections.

(Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19; Ordinance 2024-21 adopted 4/9/2024)

§ 14.04.205 Plant list.

List of approved plant materials.

All required plant material shall be from the following list unless alternate plant materials are approved by the director. Additional plant materials can and are encouraged to be used on the site, but the required plantings must adhere to the approved plant list. Plants with an asterisk (*) are appropriate for taller evergreen screening purposes, if appropriately spaced to create a contiguous opaque screen. The list below is not intended to be an exhaustive inventory of all possible plants; rather, it is a selection of plants that are known to be appropriate and suitable for the city.

Article 14.04, Part Two, Table 1. Approved Plant List
Large Canopy Trees
Arizona Cypress*	Austrian Pine*	Cypress (Bald or Pond)
Bigtooth Maple	Burr Oak	Caddo Maple
Cedar Elm	Chinquapin Oak	Chinese Pistache
Dawn Redwood	Eastern Red Cedar*	Ginkgo
Italian Stone Pine*	Live Oak*	Mexican Sycamore
Pecan	Red Oak	Shantung Maple
Southern Magnolia*	Texas Ash	Trident Red Maple
Small Ornamental Trees
Crape Myrtle (Tree Form)	Desert Willow	Eve's Necklace
Italian Cypress	Lacey Oak	Mexican Buckeye
Mexican Plum	Nelly R. Steven's Holly*	Oakland Holly*
Possumhaw Holly	Redbud	Magnolia (Teddy Bear or Little Gem)*
Rusty Blackhaw Viburnum	Vitex (Tree Form)	Yaupon Holly
Screening Shrubs (minimum 3' tall at maturity)
Abelia	Barberry	Boxwood
Chinese Fringe Flower	Cotoneaster	Decorative Grasses
Elaeagnus (Silverberry)	Euonymus	Indian Hawthorn
Juniper (several varieties)	Texas Sage	Holly (several varieties)
Pollinator Garden Plants
Agastache	Autumn Sage	Bee Balm
Black Eyed Susan	Blackfoot Daisy	Butterfly Bush
Butterfly Weed	Catmint	Cedar Sage
Color Guard Yucca	Columbine	Coneflower
Fall Aster	Flame Acanthus	Gaura
Goldenrod	Indian Blanket	Lamb's Ear
Lantana	Milkweed	Mistflower
Mutabilis	Phlox	Pincushion
Purple Heart	Rattlesnake Master	Red Yucca
Rosemary	Russian Sage	Salvia
Skullcap	Soft Leaf Yucca	Texas Rock Rose
Tickseed	Turks Cap	Verbena
Wormwood	Yarrow	Zexmenia

(Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19; Ordinance 2024-21 adopted 4/9/2024)

§ 14.04.206 Residential landscape requirements.

General regulations.

While specific landscape plans are not required for detached single-family homes, the following standards must be met for new homes prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy.

Irrigation required.

All front yards must be irrigated with an automatic underground irrigation system with rain and freeze sensors and evapotranspiration (ET) weather-based controllers.

Tree bubblers required.

All trees are to be equipped with bubbler irrigation systems.

Mews.

All mews designs must be amenitized per the subdivision ordinance and Neighborhood Vision Book.

Yard.

All residential lawns must be covered with vegetation, grass, or other living groundcover in order to help retain the soil and prevent erosion. Mulch, living groundcover, gravel, rock gardens, and decorative stone may be used for creating patterns, beds, erosion control, and in other limited application; however, their use shall not be the predominant groundcover.

Stone, gravel and rock.

If stone, gravel, decorative rock, crushed granite, or other non-plant derived materials are used in a residential front yard, no more than thirty percent (30%) of the yard area may be made up of these materials. Non-plant derived materials should be used as an accent to the areas of the lawn made up of sod, living ground cover, low bushes or plants, or mulch and shall include vegetative plantings within the stone/rock beds. In no case shall stone, gravel, rock or other non-plant derived materials be installed so that an impermeable surface area is created.

Artificial or synthetic turf.

Artificial or synthetic turf is prohibited in any yard that can be viewed from a public street.

Xeriscape.

Also commonly called pollinator gardens or wildscapes, the use of drought-resistant or native and adapted plants is not discouraged. When utilized, there should not be a reduction in the required number of large canopy trees or any maintenance deferrals that result in a predominance of weeds or other nuisance, and non-plant material may exceed the 30% standard above if the drought-resistant garden is heavily planted.

Required trees.

Article 14.04, Part Two, Table 2 Residential Trees
Size of Lot	Number of Canopy Trees	Number of Ornamental Trees
Urban	1 in front yard, when feasible	1
Suburban	2 total; 1 in front yard	1
Estate	4 total; 2 in front yard	1
Corner lots, all sizes	1 additional tree in side yard	—

Open space types.

The following table applies to all new residential development:

Article 14.04, Part Two, Table 3. Open Space Types
Open Space	Size and Location	Mandatory Elements	Additional Elements (Select 2)
Block Park End Cap	• Min. 350 sf • Central to and walkable for the surrounding 5 — 10 houses • 5 — 10 users • Min. 15' width at entry point • Area shall be contiguous • Calculation may include area that is less than 15' wide but contiguous with the park space	• Seating • Shade • Concrete pathways	• Community garden plots • 50% enhanced planting • String lighting • Fire or planting pits • Picnic tables • Comparable element to be approved by the director
Block Park Mid-Block	• Min. 350 sf • Central to and walkable for the surrounding 5-10 houses • 5-10 users • Min. 15' width at entry point • Area shall be contiguous • Calculation may include area that is less than 15' wide but contiguous with the park space	• Seating • Shade • Concrete pathways	• Community garden plots • 50% enhanced planting • Fire pits • Picnic tables • Comparable element to be approved by the director
Pocket Park	• 0.1 — 0.25 acre • Walkable for the surrounding 25 houses • 10-25 users • May be a lot leave-out or trailhead to a larger system, or a plaza for more dense urban products • Min. 2,500 sf • Min. 20' wide at entry point • Area must be contiguous • Calculation may include area that is less than 20' wide but contiguous with the park space	• Seating • Shade	• Pathways • Tot lot • Community garden plots • Outdoor quality games (bocce ball, cornhole, chess, connect 4, etc.) • Shrub row along row sidewalk to provide a soft barrier from the adjacent roadway • Comparable element to be approved by the director
Parklet Park	• 0.25 — 1.0 acre • 25-50 users • Walkable for less than a 5-minute walk • Min. 10,000 sf • Min. 50' at entry point • Area shall be contiguous • Calculation may include area that is less than 50' wide but contiguous with the park space	• Seating • Shade • Pathways • Turf area for neighborhood events	• At least one play area or tot lot shall be provided for every 100 homes and protected from adjacent streets by planting, low wall, or fencing not to exceed 36" in height • Community garden plots • Outdoor quality games such as bocce ball, cornhole, chess, connect 4, etc. • Fire pits • String lighting • Comparable element to be approved by the director
Neighborhood Park	• 0.5 — 2.0 acres • Min. 20,000 sf • 50-100 users • Centrally located within a 1/4 mile to 1/2 mile distance. Provide multiple neighborhood parks for larger developments. Where applicable, neighborhood parks shall connect to city parks, schools, and/or natural corridors and these elements shall be designed to function well together and form the same space.	• Parking • City of Celina trail gateway signage where connecting to hike and bike trails • Seating • Shade • Commercial-grade playground • Play area • Pathways	• Picnic areas • Additional play areas or fields • Swimming pool or splash pad • Fountain • Gazebo
Amenity Center	• 1.5 Acres+ • Min. 20,000 sf • Centrally located within a 1/2 mile radius • Shall generally be included as part of the 1st phase of development, unless otherwise adjusted by an associated development agreement or PD • Multiple amenity centers are required if a neighborhood is divided by a collector/arterial, or approximately every 600 lots	• Parking • Seating • Open air or conditioned building • Shade (at least one structure shall have a solid roof to provide full shade) • Commercial-grade playground • Play area • Pathways	• Picnic areas • Additional play areas or fields • Swimming pool or splash pad • Fountain • Gazebo • Community garden plots • Outdoor quality games such as bocce ball, cornhole, chess, connect 4, etc. • Hammocks • Art • Commercial-grade fitness equipment
Linear Park	• May be a natural corridor, utility corridor, designed linear park, or trail connector, if appropriately amenitized	• Parking • Seating • Shade • Commercial-grade playground • Play area • Pathways	• Picnic areas • String lighting • Enhanced planting • Enhanced paving • Additional play areas or fields • Fountain • Gazebo

(Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19; Ordinance 2024-21 adopted 4/9/2024)

§ 14.04.207 Nonresidential landscape requirements (including multifamily).

General requirements.

Variety.

Applicants are encouraged to plant a variety of ornamental trees, shrubs, and flowers in addition to the required plantings to add color and distinction to the site. Any permeable surface not occupied by trees, shrubs, planting beds, signs, or other permitted fixtures shall be planted with turf or other living groundcover.

Stone, gravel, and rock.

If stone, gravel, decorative rock, crushed granite, or other nonplant derived materials are used in any landscaped area, no more than twenty percent (20%) of the area may be made up of these materials. Non-plant derived materials should be used as an accent to the landscaped areas made up of sod, living ground cover, low bushes, plants, or mulch and may include vegetative plantings within the stone/rock beds. In no case shall stone, gravel, rock or other non-plant derived materials be installed so that an impermeable surface area is created.

Artificial or synthetic turf prohibited.

Artificial turf is generally prohibited, but may be permitted in internal, programmed areas such as sport courts, courtyards, patios, and locations that are not visible from a public street.

Vegetative screening.

Plants and shrubs used for screening parking lots, mechanical equipment, and other screens shall be at least twenty-four (24) inches high at time of planting that will form a continuous hedge. Plants utilized for screening taller objects or situations should have taller heights at time of planting.

Non-vegetative screening.

Any landscape barrier (e.g. decorative walls or earthen berms) shall be a minimum of three (3) feet high at time of installation.

Interior landscape requirements.

Parking lots.

Parking lot islands and terminus row islands.

Parking lots shall contain curbed landscaped islands located to best relieve the visual expanse of paving and provide shade. Such islands shall contain at least one (1) large canopy tree, and shall be located at the terminus of all parking rows. The remainder of the island space shall be landscaped with shrubs, lawn, and living groundcover not to exceed three (3) feet in height. The minimum total area of such islands shall be approximately 180 square feet (9' X 20') feet or the size of a parking space, but may be designed so that the radii helps to facilitate traffic maneuverability. In unique circumstances, materials suitable for the parking lot island other than natural plant materials may be approved by the director, such as crushed granite, river rock, or pavers.

Parking lot island spacing.

Parking lot islands shall not be spaced greater than every twelve (12) spaces unless approved on the landscape plan in order to preserve existing trees and natural features or due to unique site features. In all cases, the total area requirements for landscaped islands for the respective parking areas shall be satisfied.

Light poles.

All freestanding light poles shall have a maximum six (6) inch tall base. If a taller base is proposed, it shall be clad in masonry that matches the primary structure. All light poles shall be placed within a conforming landscaped area or other raised bed to distinguish it from the parking spaces and minimize vehicle contact.

Drive aisles.

Divided driveways.

Developments shall construct a divided driveway at the main entrance when aligned with a median break.

Vehicular access drives.

Along major access lanes, a 10' wide landscape buffer with a 5' wide concrete sidewalk and a small ornamental tree every thirty (30) linear feet is required.

Drive-thrus.

A raised, minimum 6' wide landscape island is required along the edge of drive-thrus to separate and screen them from other vehicular use areas. Comparable screening or landscaping may be considered by staff.

Interior sidewalks.

Big box walkway.

"Big box" stores or large shopping centers, in lieu of providing a tree every twelve (12) parking spaces, may choose to provide a centralized, concrete pedestrian avenue, with a large canopy tree every thirty (30) linear feet, subject to review and approval by the director. This does not waive the requirement for trees located at the terminus of each parking row.

Facade trees.

In "big box" or shopping center developments of 50,000 square feet or more, or with long in-line facades, a small ornamental tree shall be planted every forty (40) feet on center within a minimum twelve (12) foot wide sidewalk along active storefronts.

Storefront sidewalks.

Active retail storefronts shall maintain a minimum 10' wide concrete sidewalk. Entrances and crosswalks should receive decorative paving.

Open areas.

Open spaces shall have one (1) large canopy tree planted every 5,000 square feet, in addition to amenities such as seating or other gathering opportunities. Staff may authorize minor modifications for tracts with extensive perimeter ROW tree requirements, tracts with extensive tree cover, or for areas intended for active recreation or detention.

Exception to interior landscape requirements.

Industrial uses may be exempt from the interior landscape requirements, subject to review and approval by the director, but perimeter landscaping requirements, listed below, must be met.

Perimeter landscape requirements.

Right-of-way adjacencies.

All nonresidential developments (including multifamily) shall screen vehicular use areas from the public right-of-way with an evergreen hedge, berm, or other durable landscape barrier, or a combination of the above.

Landscape easements adjacent to the public right-of-way shall contain at least one (1) large canopy tree for every forty (40) linear feet or fraction thereof of street frontage, inclusive of driveways.

In addition, one (1) small ornamental tree shall be provided for every forty (40) linear feet or fraction thereof of street frontage, inclusive of driveways.

Nonresidential adjacencies.

All nonresidential developments (including multifamily) shall provide a landscape buffer of ten (10) feet when adjacent to land uses other than single-family.

Landscape buffers adjacent to similar land uses shall contain at least one (1) large canopy tree for every forty (40) linear feet or fraction thereof of adjacency.

In addition, one (1) small ornamental tree shall be provided for every forty (40) linear feet or fraction thereof of adjacency.

When the land uses are within the same shopping center, the landscape buffer between property lines may be reduced to a total of ten (10) feet (e.g. five feet from each lot) and trees may serve as credit to both properties, in certain circumstances, with the approval of the director. The minimum landscape buffer adjacent to the railroad tracks is 20' wide when outside of downtown.

Residential adjacencies.

All nonresidential developments (including multifamily) shall provide a minimum landscape buffer of twenty (20) feet when adjacent to single-family residential properties.

Landscape buffers adjacent to single-family residential properties shall contain at least one (1) large evergreen canopy tree for every thirty (30) linear feet or fraction thereof of adjacency.

In addition, one (1) small ornamental tree shall be provided for every thirty (30) linear feet or fraction thereof of adjacency.

Enhancements and open space.

Purpose.

The purpose of the site enhancements and open space systems is to allow developers the freedom to design interesting and unique landscaping to augment the architecture and theme of the development. Developers are encouraged to be creative in selecting the amenity type to create unique and memorable features. Elements, both in terms of quality and quantity, shall be in scale with the development, as determined by the director. The element lists in each category are not intended to be exhaustive, but provide general guidance for the expected level of quality for the development.

Applicability table.

Article 14.04, Part 2, Table 4. Enhancements and Open Space
Development Type	Site Enhancements	Minor Open Space	Signature Open Space	Amenity Center Open Space
Small, Single-Tenants or Pad Sites	X	X
Large and/or Multi-Tenant	X	X	X
Multifamily	X		X	X

Site enhancements.

Applicants shall choose three (3) of the following elements:

Enhanced landscaping: One canopy and one ornamental tree every thirty (30) feet around the perimeter (instead of every forty (40) feet);

Enhanced landscaping: One tree within an island every ten (10) parking spaces (instead of every twelve (12) spaces);

Enhanced streetscape elements (e.g. decorative lampposts, benches, trash receptacles, decorative bollards, etc.);

Buffer berms (providing 3-foot high berms along the street frontage);

Shade structure for outdoor seating areas;

Foundation plantings along seventy-five percent (75%) of the building's primary facade;

Public art (e.g. obelisks, sculptures, murals, statues, clock towers, water fountains, etc.);

Other - A developer may propose an unlisted landscape element if it meets the spirit and intent of the ordinance.

Minor open space (MOS).

Applicants shall choose three (3) of the following elements:

Min. 5' wide pathway connecting elements within the open space;

Shade trees spaced in a manner to provide shade to the open space;

Seating areas (benches, natural seating, tables and chairs, etc.);

Play areas (play structures, sport courts, exercise equipment, etc.);

Shade structures (pavilions, trellis, cabanas, overhead building extensions, etc.);

Patio/plaza/synthetic turf space for gathering area;

Jogging trails or connections into the trail system;

Entry monumentation (columns, plaques, signage, art, etc.);

Sculpture and/or decorative fountains;

Decorative fencing;

Pollinator gardens or raised planter beds;

Other - A developer may propose an unlisted landscape element if it meets the spirit and intent of the ordinance.

Signature open space (SOS).

Improvements shall be required in conjunction with any commercial or multifamily building 15,000 square feet (cumulatively counted) or larger (excluding MF-3). Shared, regional approaches are encouraged. Applicants shall choose 4 of the following elements:

A decorative pathway with enhanced pavement traversing the open space with adequate illumination;

Patio/plaza/synthetic turf space of adequate size for mass gathering space;

Signature tree;

Furniture and monuments, such as benches, low masonry seating walls, trash receptacles, and education plaques;

Overlook (in association with retention/detention ponds or other comparable situations);

Sculptures, and/or pedestrian entry monuments/gateways;

Water features, excluding required retention/detention ponds;

Shade structures such as pavilions or pergola;

Incorporation and integration of natural features, such as creeks, drainage areas, riparian woodlands, floodplains, and waterways, where and when practical, in compliance with all engineering design standards;

Detention or retention ponds shall be considered if they are meaningfully incorporated into the SOS design, accessible to the public, and meet the base design regulations for detention/retention ponds.

Amenity center open space.

Applicants shall choose 2 major and 3 minor of the following elements:

Major:

Swimming pool (appropriately sized for the development);

Fitness center;

Sports courts or fields (volleyball, baseball, tennis, pickleball, etc.).

Other - A developer may propose an unlisted landscape element if it meets the spirit and intent of the ordinance.

Minor:

Dog park (sufficiently sized with appropriate amenities);

Playground;

Splash pad or tot lot;

Shade structures (gazebo or pavilion);

(v)

Improved picnic areas (with tables, grills, outdoor kitchens, shading);

(vi)

Gathering areas (fire pits, lawn games, putting green, etc.).

(vii)

Other - A developer may propose an unlisted landscape element if it meets the spirit and intent of the ordinance.

(Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19; Ordinance 2024-21 adopted 4/9/2024)

§ 14.04.208 Roadway landscape easements and buffers.

A landscape buffer is an open, landscaped area that is adjacent to the ultimate right-of-way line.

Minimum width of landscape buffers along roadways as shown on the master thoroughfare plan.

6-lane divided roadway (or greater): 40' wide.

4-lane divided roadway: 30' wide.

Adjacent to all other streets: 20' wide.

Major public access drives within commercial centers shall provide a minimum 10' wide landscape buffer (and 5' wide concrete sidewalk) with associated landscaping.

Where utility easements conflict with landscape buffers, the landscape buffers shall be widened to accommodate the required landscaping.

When circumstances exist that may restrict the ability of an applicant to comply with the letter of the minimum widths referenced above, the director may allow some flexibility so long as the overall intent of the ordinance is met, such as when deceleration lanes are required or when existing, nonconforming situations are present. For all nonresidential and multifamily parcels located at the intersection of two (2) dedicated public rights-of-way (ROW), a minimum twenty (20) foot landscape buffer shall be provided parallel to the corner clip right-of-way dedication. The twenty (20) feet shall be measured from the property line.

(Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19; Ordinance 2024-21 adopted 4/9/2024)

§ 14.04.209 Tree preservation.

Purpose.

The purpose of this section is to encourage the preservation of mature trees which, once removed, cannot be replaced by equivalent trees, to preserve the health and viability of retained trees during construction, and to control the removal of protected trees when necessary. It is the intent of this section to achieve the following:

Prohibit the indiscriminate clearing of property;

Protect and increase the value of residential and commercial properties within the city;

Maintain and enhance a positive image for the attraction of new business enterprises to the city;

Protect healthy quality trees and promote the natural ecological environmental and aesthetic qualities of the city; and

Help provide needed shaded areas in order to provide relief from the heat by reducing the ambient temperature.

Construction regulations.

Tree pruning restrictions.

No protected tree shall be pruned in such a manner which significantly disfigures the tree or in a manner which would reasonably lead to the death of a tree, except where such pruning is necessary for the safety of the public or to maintain utility service. Utility companies may prune trees as necessary to reestablish disrupted utility service. The practice of "topping" trees, either ornamental or canopy, is absolutely prohibited except when necessary for utility provision, public safety, or some other official nuisance.

Fill and grading.

The area within the drip line of a protected tree shall not be filled or graded.

Maintenance after development.

If any of the trees required to be retained or trees planted as a part of this part should die within a period of one year after completion of the activities associated with construction, the owner of the property shall replace the trees within six (6) months at a ratio of three-to-one (3:1) with an approved large canopy tree from the recommended plant materials chart, which is the same size as the tree removed.

Regulations prior to construction.

Tree flagging.

All protected trees on the subject property within forty (40) feet of a construction area or surface improvements such as driveway, walks, etc., shall be flagged with bright fluorescent colored vinyl tape wrapped around the main trunk at a height of five (5) feet or more such that the tape is highly visible to workers operating construction equipment. This shall not include the flagging of protected trees adjacent to ROW within approved residential subdivisions during the construction of the roadway.

Protective fencing.

Solid, protective fencing a minimum of four (4) feet in height will be located at the drip lines of all protected trees that border the limits of construction. In situations where a protected tree is located within the immediate area of intended construction, protective fencing will be located at or beyond the drip line.

Regulations during construction.

The following activities shall be prohibited within the limits of the critical root zone of any protected tree, subject to the requirements of this part:

Material storage.

No materials intended for use in construction or waste materials accumulated due to excavation or demolition shall be placed within the limits of the critical root zone of any protected tree.

Equipment cleaning/liquid disposal.

No equipment shall be cleaned or other liquids deposited or allowed to flow overland within the limits of the critical root zone of a protected tree. This would include paint, oil, solvents, asphalt, concrete, mortar or similar materials.

Tree attachments.

No signs, wires or other attachments, other than those of a protective nature shall be attached to any protected tree.

Vehicular traffic.

No vehicular and/or construction equipment traffic or parking shall take place within the limits of the critical root zone of any protected tree other than on an existing street pavement. This restriction does not apply to single incident access within a critical root zone for purposes of clearing underbrush, emergency restoration of utility service, or routine mowing operations.

Grade changes.

No grade changes (cut or fill) shall be allowed within the limits of the critical root zone of any protected tree unless adequate construction methods are approved by the director.

Impervious paving.

No paving with asphalt, concrete, or other impervious materials in a manner which may reasonably be expected to kill a tree shall be placed within the limits of the critical root zone of a protected tree.

Removal of protective fencing.

Protective fencing may only be removed from the construction site at the time of the installation of additional, permanent landscaping features.

Landscape protection.

All landscaping shall be installed in a sound manner and in accordance with accepted good planting procedures. Landscape areas, both retained and proposed, shall be protected from vehicular encroachment during and after the construction phase by appropriate barriers.

Permanent construction methods and standards.

Boring.

Boring of utilities under protected trees may be required in certain circumstances. When required, the length of the bore shall be the width of the critical root zone at a minimum and shall be a minimum depth of 48 inches.

Trenching.

All trenching where possible shall be designed to avoid trenching across the critical root zone of any protected tree. This shall not inhibit the placement of necessary underground services such as electric, telephone, gas, etc.

Root pruning.

It is recommended that all roots two (2) inches or larger in diameter which are exposed as a result of benching or other excavation be cut off square with a sharp medium tooth saw and covered with pruning compound within two (2) hours of initial exposure.

Signage.

It shall be unlawful and prohibited to cut trees or similar clearing of vegetation on public rights-of-way to provide better view of off-premises signs.

(Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19; Ordinance 2024-21 adopted 4/9/2024)

§ 14.04.210 Tree removal.

Permit required.

Prior to the removal or the critical alteration of any protected tree in the city, an application for a tree removal permit must be submitted and approved, unless otherwise exempt under a provision of the ordinance from which this section derives. Prior to the issuance of any development related permits, including grading, an application for tree removal, or a note stating that no protected trees are located on-site, must be submitted to the city. The application of tree removal shall include a tree survey. Any tree survey proposing the removal of a protected tree or trees shall be accompanied by a tree removal application. The burden shall be upon the applicant to show the necessity for any and all trees proposed for removal.

Fees.

In the event that it is necessary to remove a protected tree, the applicant shall be required to pay into the city's tree fund according to the master fee chart, or, with the approval of the director, replace the removed trees according to the city's tree valuation schedule and governing state law, prior to the issuance of any development-related permits, including grading.

Mitigation.

Tree removal fees must be paid to the city based on the tree valuation schedule as listed in the master fee schedule, using the ratio and percentages below. This fee shall be paid in addition to any tree removal permit fee and shall be held in a separate account (the tree fund) to be used exclusively for future installation of trees within public land owned by the city, or other city projects in conformance with the city's long-range plans.

Article 14.04, Part Two, Table 5. Trees Valuation Schedule for Mitigation
Type 1 100% Value 5:1 Replacement Ratio	Type 2 50% Value 3:1 Replacement Ratio	Type 3 10% Value 1:1 Replacement Ratio
Floodplain trees (regardless of species) All Oaks Pecan	All Ash Trees All Elms All Pines Hickory Black Walnut	Common Hackberry Bois d'Arc Cottonwood Junipers Cedars Mesquites Willows
The type and value of any trees not listed in the chart will be determined by staff based upon industry standards and research.

When replacement trees are utilized to satisfy mitigation requirements, the landscape plan shall distinguish the replacement trees from the required trees and include their caliper size, species name, and common name.

Any required replacement tree shall not be planted within an area such that the mature canopy of the tree will interfere with overhead utility lines, or that the mature root zone of the tree interferes with underground public utility lines.

Trees required to be added to the development per the landscaping requirements in the zoning ordinance or by virtue of deed restrictions shall not be considered or credited as replacement trees.

Enforcement.

Any person, property owner, firm, corporation, agent, or employee thereof who violates any of the provisions of this article shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction hereof shall be fined a penalty of a sum not to exceed the amount listed in the master fee schedule and allowed by state law. A separate offense shall be deemed to be committed on each day during or on which a violation occurs. The unlawful destruction or removal of each protected tree shall be considered a separate offense and each offense subjects the violator to the maximum penalty not to exceed the amount listed in the master fee schedule per tree for each day that the tree is not replaced. Unless otherwise specifically set forth herein, or in state law as adopted, allegation and evidence of culpable mental state are not required for the proof of an offense defined by this article.

No acceptance of public improvements shall be authorized until all fines for violations of this part have been paid to the city.

No certificate of occupancy shall be issued until all fines for violations of the ordinance from which this article derives have been paid to the city.

Tree replacement fees are listed in the master fee schedule and shall apply to all tree mitigation.

Denial.

The director shall deny a tree removal application if it is determined that any of the following conditions exist:

Removal of the tree is not reasonably required in order to conduct anticipated activities or to develop the property; or

A reasonable accommodation can be made to preserve the tree; or

The purpose and intent of this part is not being met by the applicant.

The tree, due to noteworthy species, age, or rarity, warrants extra protection.

Appeals.

Any decision made by the director may be appealed to the planning and zoning commission acting as the tree board. All decisions made by the commission shall be final and binding.

Permit expiration.

Permits for tree removal issued in conjunction with a building permit shall be valid for the same period of time as that of the associated building permit's term. Permits for tree removal not issued in connection with a building permit shall become void 180 days after the issue date on the permit.

Tree survey required.

Tree surveys shall include:

All individual trees which have a DBH of six (6) inches or greater or which are otherwise noteworthy because of species, age, or rarity;

A tree location map identifying each tree by its caliper size (at DBH), common name, scientific species categorization, whether the tree is located in a floodplain or not, and whether the tree is proposed to be removed, relocated, or preserved;

The location of all existing and proposed buildings, structures, floodplains, pools, and other existing or proposed improvements for the site, including the limits of construction line, if applicable; and

The name and phone number or arborist, licensed surveyor, landscape architect, or other professional who prepared the survey.

These requirements may be modified by the director as needed to administer the ordinance from which this section derives. Upon prior approval by the director, the map exhibit may be limited only to the applicable portion of the site. An aerial photograph may be allowed if a mass of trees exists that makes individual counting impractical and it clearly meets the intent of the ordinance.

Penalties for unauthorized tree removal.

No protected trees shall be removed from any location without prior approval by the director. Any such person who has removed trees or caused trees to be removed shall be in violation of the ordinance.

Any person who removes or causes trees to be removed shall be subject to penalties including, but not limited to:

Payment of double the tree removal permit fee, including any other penalties as determined by the master fee chart.

Engage and pay costs for an arborist or landscape architect to determine the value of the trees removed in violation of the zoning ordinance.

All associated permits shall be withheld until tree mitigation has been resolved.

Exceptions.

A tree removal permit and tree mitigation shall not be required under any of the following circumstances:

Residential property.

An individually platted parcel zoned for residential uses shall be exempt from the tree protection and replacement requirements of this article as long as the minimum number of trees required by the zoning ordinance is maintained.

Damaged/diseased trees.

The tree is dead, diseased, damaged beyond the point of recovery, in danger of falling, or endangers the public health, welfare or safety, as determined by the director. This provision includes removal of a diseased tree by the city to reduce the chance of spreading the disease to adjacent healthy trees. This exception does not apply to newly planted trees that have died that are part of landscape plan, nor native trees that have short shelf lives.

Public infrastructure.

Rights-of-way as shown on the master thoroughfare plan, capital improvement projects, bridges, utilities as shown on the master utility plan, trails as shown on the master trail plan, or other activity conducted by or for a governmental entity.

Utility service interruption.

The tree has disrupted a public utility service due to a tornado, storm, flood, or other weather condition. Removal shall be limited to the portion of the tree reasonably necessary to re-establish and maintain reliable utility service.

Existing trees.

Staff can require the applicant to remove any type 2 or type 3 tree(s) that may interfere with site design, whose longevity is in question, or is otherwise problematic, and can reduce associated fees accordingly.

Business interests.

The following business ventures shall be exempt from the requirements specified herein as follows:

Landscape nursery.

All licensed plant or tree nurseries shall be exempt from the tree protection and replacement requirements and from the tree removal permit requirements.

Golf course.

Golf courses shall be exempt from the tree protection and replacement requirements and from the tree removal permit requirements for removal of protected trees within areas designated as tee boxes, fairways or greens. All other areas shall be subject to these requirements.

Property zoned agricultural.

Property zoned agricultural and being actively used for agricultural purposes shall be exempt from the requirements specified herein.

(Ordinance 2024-21 adopted 4/9/2024)

§ 14.04.301 Screening, generally.

Purpose and intent.

The intent of this section is to ensure the screening of non-residential development and service equipment from roadways, open space corridors, and residential properties.

General specifications.

The requirements set forth herein shall apply to all new development and any existing building or area expansion of over thirty percent (30%).

Engineered concrete foundations with piers are required. Spacing, depth, and dimensions of the piers shall be determined by a licensed professional engineer based on the engineering design standards. All walls four (4) feet in height or greater must be designed and sealed by a professional engineer licensed in Texas. Record drawings (i.e. “as builts”) certified by a professional engineer shall be submitted to the City of Celina upon completion of construction.

No portion of a screening wall shall be used as a retaining wall, unless specifically approved by the director of engineering.

Walls shall be equally finished on all sides and constructed in one style using consistent materials.

Contractors shall verify the location of all existing utilities prior to excavation and construction.

No screening wall or fence shall be erected on public right-of-way or in visibility easements.

Constructed with any of the following materials: Surface painted or coated concrete, chainlink, concertina wire, barbed wire, corrugated metal, or fiberglass panels.

In no case shall a screening wall be placed parallel and in the immediate vicinity of an existing residential fence causing a close back-to-back fence arrangement or creating a gap between fences. When a residential fence exists at the time of commercial development, the required masonry screening wall shall replace the residential fence, with access easements provided for maintenance for both parties.

Height of screening walls.

Screening adjacent to rights-of-way = Minimum six (6) feet and maximum eight (8) feet.

Screening between incompatible land uses (such as non-residential adjacent to single family) = Minimum eight (8) feet.

Screening of loading docks or doors = Minimum six (6) feet.

Screening of waste and recycling collection areas, including non-residential polycarts and all other service related equipment = Minimum eight (8) feet.

Screening for electric substations, sewer pump stations, or any other freestanding utility facility shall be scaled according to the height, size, scope, and area of the proposed facility, subject to discretionary review and approval by the director, and shall be generally between eight (8) and twelve (12) feet.

Screening using living plant materials, either with or without an accompanying metal fence, shall be six (6) feet tall at the time of planting.

Materials.

Materials allowed by right for screening purposes.

Stone, rock, brick, or monolithic concrete panels (see section 14.01.115, other zoning ordinance definitions, for the description of “monolithic concrete panels”).

Materials allowed in certain circumstances.

In unique circumstances, the following materials may be utilized for screening purposes, subject to discretionary review and approval by the director, as long as there is no adverse impact on surrounding property, the spirit and intent of this chapter is maintained, and a financial hardship is not the sole justification for the use of the reduced screening standard. The director may require a combination of the following screening options to meet the intent of the ordinance.

Decorative iron or wrought iron screening walls with masonry columns.

Industrial grade aluminum or steel fencing (e.g. DesignMaster Fencing^(R) or comparable product).

Living screens that may include earthen berms.

Split-face concrete masonry units (CMU).

Cedar board-on-board wooden fence with decorative caps and masonry columns.

Materials prohibited.

Modular, “slide-in” screening walls that are constructed of materials other than masonry or concrete (see section 14.01.115, other zoning ordinance definitions, for the description of “modular screening walls”).

Chainlink.

Electrified fencing.

Barbed wire.

Plain wooden fences.

Specifications for masonry screening walls are as follows.

A decorative masonry column shall be placed at each corner or transition and evenly spaces on each fence facade not to exceed every eighty (80) feet unless otherwise approved by the director and supported by an approved engineering design.

Lintels, bottom row soldier courses with concrete mow strip, and a decorative cap are to be applied to all masonry walls.

Openings along the bottom of the screening wall shall only be wide enough to allow for proper drainage as determined by the engineering design standards.

Specifications for monolithic concrete panel screening walls are as follows.

Walls shall have a maximum column spacing of fourteen (14) feet, unless otherwise approved by the director.

Panels must be a minimum of four (4) inches in thickness with a decorative pattern and color on both sides and be made of a minimum of 4,000 psi concrete.

Specifications for decorative iron, wrought iron commercial fencing, or industrial grade aluminum or steel fencing.

Decorative iron or wrought iron screening walls shall have masonry columns to be spaced no greater than thirty (30) feet on center.

Industrial grade aluminum or steel fencing may be allowed in certain circumstances, as reviewed and approved by the director.

Specifications for living screens.

The property owner/developer, at his sole expense, shall furnish or cause to be furnished, all labor, materials, equipment, accessories, meters, irrigation, and services necessary to maintain or replace all plant materials if and when they become damaged or die.

Specifications for wooden fence screening.

(See section 10.04.305 [section 14.04.305], residential fences)[.]

Ownership and maintenance.

Maintenance easement.

A minimum three (3) foot wide wall maintenance easement (WME) shall be provided at time of platting where screening walls are forecasted or required along the property line.

Ownership and maintenance:

Required screening walls shall be owned by the property owner or HOA and shall be maintained in good condition. Any repairs or replacement shall match the existing adjacent sections.

(Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19)

§ 14.04.302 Screening, residential subdivision walls.

Perimeter walls required with residential subdivisions.

Subdivision perimeter screening walls must be constructed by the developer with each phase of the subdivision infrastructure adjacent to rights-of-way sixty (60) feet or greater. Perimeter landscaping and irrigation are required.

Cul-de-sac adjacency.

If the bulb of the cul-de-sac abuts a collector or arterial roadway, the screening across the landscaped area adjacent to the cul-de-sac bulb may be a living screen in conjunction with an open fence (such as decorative metal or wrought iron) with solid masonry columns in keeping with the associated solid masonry screening perimeter walls required elsewhere along the perimeter.

Materials exceptions.

The director may allow the use of wrought iron or decorative metal, not in excess of fifty percent (50%) of the subdivision perimeter wall, in conjunction with berms and landscaping, if deemed appropriate.

Perimeter wall extension required.

When a perimeter fence is provided at the outer boundaries of a residential subdivision, the termination of a given side of the fence shall not occur in the middle of the adjacent property, but extend to the property line of the last platted lot that has partial adjacency with the perimeter fence. An easement may be required by separate instrument in order to construct this portion of the wall on the adjacent property.

Timing.

The owner or developer of a residential property adjacent to an undeveloped property zoned non-residential or multifamily shall be responsible for and shall build the required masonry wall to provide screening between the two (2) properties at the time of infrastructure development, prior to any vertical development on the site.

Individual fences exempt.

Individual single-family lots built in a subdivision without a perimeter wall are exempt from the requirement to install the masonry wall. In lieu, an eight (8) foot high cedar board-on-board wooden fence with a decorative cap (and columns where appropriate) may be utilized.

(Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19)

§ 14.04.303 Screening, multifamily and non-residential.

Non-residential uses adjacent to single-family zoning districts or uses.

A solid masonry screening wall is required along the adjacency of disparate land uses.

Non-residential uses adjacent to other similar non-residential zoning districts or uses.

No screening wall is required.

Multiple buildings within a commercial development.

In the case where multiple pad sites or multiple masonry types are used for the buildings’ exteriors within a single development, the screening wall shall use the predominant masonry type for the entire length of the screening wall, subject to approval by the director during the site plan process.

Mixed use developments.

With director approval, mixed use developments may be exempt from internal screening between disparate land uses.

(Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19)

§ 14.04.304 Screening requirements for specific situations.

Ground mounted mechanical, plumbing, and electrical equipment.

Exposed conduits, ladders, exhaust valves, utility boxes, and drain spouts shall be a color matching the building, an accent color, or earth-tone color.

Outside equipment, coolers, and/or other mechanical items shall be screened with a category A masonry finishing material matching the primary building.

All new utilities, including any aerial lines, shall be underground.

Roof mounted mechanical, plumbing, and electrical equipment.

Roof mounted equipment shall be screened from view using parapet walls or as approved by the director.

Loading docks, ramps, and spaces.

Loading docks, ramps, structures, and loading spaces shall be screened from view from the public right-of-way, from adjacent residential property, and from adjacent non-residential property, other than industrial.

Screening shall be by masonry wing walls matching the color and building materials of the primary structure or freestanding walls with complimentary landscaping to be compatible with the project design.

Screening walls shall be of adequate height to screen loading vehicles and the scope of the operation and activity.

Waste and recycle collection areas (dumpster screening).

Waste disposal collection areas, including non-residential polycarts and all other service related equipment, shall be screened from public view.

Trash dumpsters, recycling containers, trash compactors, and other waste receptacles shall be screened with a masonry wall in a color that is consistent with the color of the primary building. Screening enclosures shall be visually and aesthetically compatible with the overall project.

Dumpster enclosures shall incorporate on the open, fourth side a solid metal gate (chainlink with slats is prohibited) to visually screen the dumpster or compactor, which shall remain shut at all times other than when being actively accessed.

Dumpster enclosures shall be located behind the front building line and the service gate shall not directly face a public street or any residentially zoned property. Where this standard is not feasible, as determined by the director, the standards may be varied.

Single dumpster enclosures shall be a minimum of twelve (12) feet wide and fourteen (14) feet deep. Pads to accommodate two dumpsters or recycling shall be a minimum of twenty-five (25) feet wide and fourteen (14) feet deep.

New commercial development shall provide space for a minimum of two (2) dumpsters screened with masonry enclosures with the extra dumpster being for recycling containers.

Dumpster enclosures shall be located to provide a minimum of forty (40) feet of clear backing. However, any area designated for backing shall not exceed eighty (80) feet.

Engineered concrete foundations with piers are required for dumpsters, per review and approval by the director of engineering.

Utility substations and tower facilities.

For electric substations, sewer pump stations, or any other freestanding utility facility, the above ground mechanical equipment shall be screened to mitigate its negative visual impact and safely secure the site. The screening device shall be scaled accordingly to the height, size, scope, and area of the proposed facility, subject to discretionary review and approval by the director. Generally, masonry screening walls are required with decorative metal in limited application for visibility, ventilation, and access points. Larger facilities shall also provide large evergreen screening trees every twenty (20) feet on center. Concrete vehicle access shall be provided, in addition to associated easements necessary for development. Any associated utilities shall be buried, with the exception of regional transmission lines.

Buildings that include bay doors.

Materials for the main building shall follow the regulations for commercial structures (section 14.04.109).

Bay doors shall not be parallel to or facing any public right-of-way.

Open storage.

All allowed open storage of materials, equipment, or commodities shall be screened in accordance with section 14.03.301(8), open storage - permanent or ongoing of the zoning ordinance.

(Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19)

§ 14.04.305 Residential fences.

General requirements.

It shall be unlawful for any person to construct or repair a fence not in compliance with the regulations contained herein.

All fence construction, alterations, additions, or repair require a permit. Repairs not involving posts or not in excess of fifty percent (50%) of any one run, such as replacing pickets or customary maintenance, may be completed without a permit with materials matching the existing fence. If the cumulative effect of a series of repairs over a twelve (12) month period exceeds fifty percent (50%) of any one run or involves post installation, a permit is required.

Permit fees shall apply as shown on the master fee schedule of the city.

All fence installers are required to be registered with the city.

Adequate plans and specifications, which may include a plot plan showing exact materials, easements, location, height, dimensions from property lines, sidewalks, curbs, and location of gates, as determined by the building official, must accompany a completed application form.

Once complete, a final inspection is required and must be scheduled by the installer within five business days of completion.

Estate properties greater than one (1) acre in size that front onto a right-of-way of sixty (60) feet or more may install decorative driveway entrances.

Valid government related facilities, including sports facilities may build fences or screening walls to industry standard and utilize alternate materials and methods, with director approval.

Regulations.

Maximum height of residential fences.

Fences shall not be greater than eight (8) feet in height, excluding an allowance for ground clearance and decorative caps.

Materials allowed.

No fence material shall be used to construct a fence except for those listed and regulated in this chapter. Generally, residential fences should only be wooden or black tubular steel (powder coated ornamental iron).

Materials prohibited.

Barbed wire, electric, and other injurious fence material is prohibited in the city, unless the property is an agricultural district over one (1) acre in size, legitimately needed for agricultural purposes, or otherwise approved by the director.

Fences that back or side to other residences.

Fences that back or side to another residence may have either side of the fence face the interior of the lot.

Fences located on corner lots.

On all corner lots, fences shall not be closer than fifteen (15) feet from the face of any curb, unless otherwise approved by the director.

Fences facing rights-of-way (on back, side, or corners).

All fences erected on side yards of corner lots and reverse corner lots or backing to a right-of-way of shall be cedar, board-on-board, with a decorative cap so that a finished fence side faces the street.

Fences located between houses that face the street.

The portion of fence that is parallel to the street and perpendicular to the fence along the side yard must be constructed of cedar, board-on-board, with a decorative cap so that a finished fence side faces the street.

Fences in front yards.

Fences and walls are only allowed in front yards up to thirty-six (36) inches in height and must be either: split-rail, wrought iron, picket fence, or decorative masonry wall. Lots over one (1) acre in size are exempt from this regulation, subject to review and approval by the director. All front yard fences should generally be fifty percent (50%) open, except for walls when allowed.

Public rights-of way, easements.

No fence shall be erected on public right-of-way or within any drainage easement, unless otherwise authorized by the director.

Within property lines.

Fences shall not encroach upon any property line (front, side, or rear).

Fences adjacent to scenic views.

All fences installed adjacent to a floodplain, creek, or dedicated open space shall be black tubular steel and a minimum of fifty percent (50%) open.

Wooden fence standards.

Vertical posts.

All vertical posts shall be galvanized steel with a minimum two and three-eighths (2-3/8) inch diameter, a minimum CS 20 (.095) thickness, and set in a concrete footing.

Concrete footings.

Concrete footings shall be a minimum of eight (8) inches in diameter.

Spacing of footings.

For fences less than seven (7) feet in height, posts shall be spaced at a maximum of eight (8) feet on center, set in a concrete footing of no less than twenty-four (24) inches deep. For fences that are seven (7) feet or greater in height, posts shall be spaced at a maximum of six (6) feet on center, set in a concrete footing of no less than thirty-six (36) inches deep.

Allowed materials and colors.

Residential wood material shall be cedar or white wood, stained a natural brown or earth tone color.

Construction.

All materials shall be securely fastened, with vertical boards to horizontal stringers, stringers to vertical posts and top rail, to ensure an ongoing attractive appearance and safe condition, free from rot, rust, vandalism, and other sources of decay.

Private residential fence adjacent to a subdivision perimeter wall.

A fence that is parallel to or perpendicular to such wall shall not exceed the height of the adjacent subdivision wall. A fence that is separated from the subdivision screening wall by a public alley or right-of-way is deemed to not be adjacent to the subdivision screening wall. If abutting, the height of the residential fence may transition in height from the height of the subdivision screening wall to the maximum allowable height of the residential fence, provided that the transition is a smooth rate of increase or decrease and does not exceed a span of sixteen (16) feet in length.

Required inspections.

Footing inspection.

The footing inspection must be completed prior to pouring concrete.

Final inspection.

A final inspection is required and must be scheduled within one (1) week (five (5) business days) of completion.

Exceptions.

Materials.

The use of chainlink, vinyl, split-rail, and composite materials may be allowed, if constructed to manufacturer’s specifications, subject to discretionary review and approval by the director. Otherwise, these materials are generally prohibited. Existing non-conforming chainlink fences may be replaced with similar material.

Interior fences.

Defined as fences within the property fence for specific uses, such as dog runs, swimming pool fences, and other similar situations within the interior of a back yard. These interior fences may be constructed of alternate materials, as long as all exterior and shared fence lines are built to compliance with this section and the alternate interior materials are shorter than the exterior fence and not visible to the public, subject to discretionary review and approval by the director.

Gate embellishments.

Decorative gate embellishments are allowed; however, they shall not exceed the height of the fence by more than two (2) feet.

Maintenance.

All fences shall be perpetually maintained, repaired, or replaced by the owner. Fences not required by a city ordinance, screening regulation, or other standard shall be either maintained or removed.

It shall be unlawful and subject to citation should a fence display any of the following conditions:

Any fence that leans, falls, becomes unstable, or causes damage to other property.

Fences that are supported by any means other than the fence post.

Missing or loose pickets, broken or missing parts, decayed members.

(Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19)

§ 14.04.401 Parking standards, generally.

Purpose.

The purpose of these regulations is to secure safety from fire, panic, and other dangers; to lessen congestion on public streets; to facilitate the adequate provision of transportation; to conserve the value of buildings; and to encourage the most appropriate use of land. Minimum off-street parking and stacking shall be provided as set forth in the following provisions. The stated goals are supported by the regulations which follow.

To manage parking so that it is convenient, efficient, and supports an active and vibrant retail and employment environment;

To decrease the expansive “seas” of parking common to suburban development, noting that most new development is typically over-parked, resulting in wasted space, unnecessary impervious surface, higher construction costs, and loss of retail square footage;

To support the creation of shared parking in order to enable visitors to park once at convenient location and access a variety of commercial enterprises in a pedestrian and bicycle-friendly environment;

To provide flexibility for changes in land uses that have different parking requirements within the district.

To ensure ease of access to parking;

To provide flexibility for the redevelopment of small sites;

To acknowledge that transportation options exist, such as shared driving services (such as Uber^(R) and Lyft^(R)), access to scooter and bike services (such as Lime^(R) and Bird^(R)), and county transportation networks that offer alternatives to the use of individual automobiles;

To avoid diffused, inefficient, single-purpose reserved parking; and

To avoid adverse parking impacts on residential neighborhoods.

Parking regulations.

Except for allowed on-street parking, maneuvering of vehicles related to parking shall take place entirely on site or within a mutual access easement. No public right-of-way shall be used for backing or maneuvering into or from a parking space, or for circulation within the parking lot.

All off-street parking, maneuvering, and storage areas shall be constructed of concrete in accordance with the parking lot paving requirements in the City’s Code of Ordinances and with any other applicable state or local requirements.

Fire lanes shall be provided as required by the adopted fire code of the city, and shall be adequately reinforced to withstand heavy vehicle loads, subject to review and approval by the fire marshal.

No required parking area shall be used for storage of inventory, materials, display, sanitation containers, supplies, or for any other use, except as approved through the site plan process. Under no circumstances shall a required parking space be used for any purpose other than parking except unless specifically approved for temporary use for a special event of limited duration, as approved by the director.

All off-street parking areas shall be kept free of litter, trash, debris, display, vehicle repair operations, and advertising uses.

Designated parking areas shall not be used for the repair, storage, dismantling, or servicing (except for normal maintenance of a private vehicle) of vehicles or equipment, or for the storage of materials or supplies, or for any other use in conflict with the designated parking areas.

The property owner shall be responsible for adequately maintaining all parking facilities, including paving, striping, elimination of debris, and correction of use violations. Lots shall be free of large cracks, potholes, or other failures, with back-filled curbs, and shall be power-washed when needed.

Shared parking may be considered during the site plan process for uses not normally open, used, or operated during the same hours as adjacent uses, or when other special circumstances exist. Owner authorization to use the shared spaces must accompany any such proposal.

Shared parking among adjacent uses is encouraged. Labeling individual parking spaces in front of a specific business is prohibited and allowed only with director approval as all parking spaces are considered to be “public.”

Whenever a building or use is changed or enlarged in floor area, number of dwelling units, or otherwise, to create a need for an increase in the number of existing parking spaces, such spaces shall be provided on the basis of the enlargement or change, as determined by the director.

Whenever a building is enlarged to the extent of thirty percent (30%) or more in floor area or in the area used, said use shall then and thereafter comply with the parking requirements set forth herein.

Parking design.

Parking material.

All vehicular use area, including parking and stacking spaces, and drive aisles shall be constructed of concrete, per the engineering design standards. Existing parking areas that are not concrete may maintain or rehabilitate with the existing materials or upgraded materials; however, any associated expansion must be constructed of concrete.

Parking space dimensions.

The minimum dimensions for off-street parking shall be as follows:

Standard parking space: Nine feet by twenty feet (9' x 20').

Parallel parking space: Eight feet by twenty-two feet (8' x 22').

Stacking space: Ten feet by twenty feet (10' x 20').

Drive aisle dimensions.

Refer to the engineering design standards.

Floodplain.

Any and all required parking spaces shall be located outside the floodplain, unless specifically allowed by the director of engineering.

Continuous drive aisles.

When a drive aisle in a parking area exceeds 300 feet in length, off-sets, roundabouts, raised crosswalks, or other acceptable traffic calming features may be required.

Parking space demarcation.

Parking spaces shall be clearly identified by white painted stripes, buttons, tiles, curbs, barriers, or other approved methods. Non-permanent type marking, such as paint, shall be regularly maintained to ensure continuous clear identification of the spaces.

No individual business shall designate parking spaces as “reserved” for their business.

Dead-end parking.

Dead-end parking rows are generally prohibited; although alternate designs plans with minor modifications may be approved by the director.

Cross access required.

For safety, firefighting purposes, and increased connectivity, cross access between parking areas of adjacent non-residential parcels is required. Properties that abut an undeveloped tract shall provide a paved stub-out for future connections.

ADA ramps.

Ramps shall be in accordance to the adopted regulations of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Revisions to location or number of spaces.

At no time after initial approval of the parking area layout may changes be made to the location or number of provided spaces, unless approved by the director.

Decorative paving.

Decorative paving (integral color stained concrete with the option to be stamped or scored in patterns) shall be provided as follows:

On-site pedestrian cross-walks, especially those sidewalks intended for ADA use.

At the store front entrances of tenant suites.

Drive-thrus or drop-off areas.

Trail crossings.

Decorative paving (integral color stained concrete that is stamped or scored in patterns) shall be provided as follows:

At the entrance of each commercial site when ingress/egress is from a right-of-way in order to provide a sense of “welcome” into the site.

At major intersections of one-site drive aisles.

At major right-of-way intersections (collectors or arterials) and entrances for residential developments from collectors and arterials.

Parking access from a public street - all districts.

All parking space configuration, location, arrangement, size, and circulation in all districts shall be constructed according to this section.

Entrances to developments.

During the review and approval of a concept plan or site plan, design consideration shall be given to providing entrance and exit drives that provide a protected lane extended within the site to provide adequate queuing of vehicles on the site and reduce the necessity of queuing within the public rights-of-way.

Minimizing traffic congestion.

In all districts, except single-family zoning districts, site layout shall provide for entrance and exit drives appropriately designed and located to minimize traffic congestion or conflicts within the site and that align with adjoining public streets, as approved by the director.

Based upon analysis by the city, if projected volumes of traffic entering or leaving a development are likely to interfere with the projected peak traffic flow volumes on adjacent streets, additional right-of-way and paving in the form of a deceleration lane or additional turn lane may be required of a developer in order to reduce such interference.

The determination of additional right-of-way or paving requirements shall be made at the time the final site plan is approved.

Any additional right-of-way required by the city shall be dedicated to the city with the cost of engineering design, materials, and installation borne entirely by the developer.

No alley access.

Vehicular access to nonresidential uses shall not be permitted from alleys serving residential areas.

“Head-in” or “back-in” parking restrictions.

Head-in or back-in parking spaces that are accessed directly from the street are prohibited in all nonresidential uses except in the DT, downtown district. Head-in spaces are discouraged in all districts.

(Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19)

§ 14.04.402 Off-street parking standards - single-family detached residential districts.

Parking to be located on lot.

Required off-street parking shall be provided on the same lot as the use it is to serve.

Lots fronting rights-of-way 60 feet wide or greater.

Residential lots facing onto rights-of-way that are sixty (60) feet wide or greater shall not have vehicle access to said street or be allowed any front yard driveway cut if the lot is also accessed by an alley.

Concrete parking standard exception.

An exception to the concrete parking standard may be made for driveways longer than 200 feet and parking spaces in the AG, agricultural and SF-E, single-family estate districts. These drives may be constructed of an alternate all-weather surface to be determined by the director of engineering and the fire marshal.

Heavy load vehicles prohibited.

No required parking space, garage, carport, or other automobile storage space in any residential zoning district shall be used for the storage of any heavy load vehicle (see section 14.01.115, other zoning ordinance definitions).

(Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19)

§ 14.04.403 Off-street parking standards - single-family attached residential districts (townhomes, duplexes).

Each single-family attached unit shall provide a minimum of two (2) enclosed parking spaces and one-half additional space for overflow and visitors.

(Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19)

§ 14.04.404 Off-street parking standards - non-residential and multifamily districts.

Lighting provided in parking lots.

To prevent nuisance or unsafe situations, parking lots serving multifamily residential developments shall provide sufficient lighting for safe movement to and from vehicles. All parking area lighting shall be designed and operated so as not to reflect or spill over onto adjacent properties.

Emergency access.

For safety and firefighting purposes, free access through to adjacent nonresidential parking areas shall be provided in accordance with the following:

Location.

Fire lanes shall be provided in all multifamily, manufactured home, and nonresidential developments, and in some single-family attached districts, as required by the adopted fire code of the City of Celina and the subdivision ordinance.

Dimension.

Fire lanes shall be a minimum width of twenty-four (24) feet of paving, and shall have a minimum inside turning radius at curves of thirty (30) feet, or as required by the adopted fire code of the City of Celina unless the adjacent building is three (3) stories in height or taller, in which case the fire lane shall be a minimum of twenty-six (26) feet of paving, and shall have a minimum inside turning radius at curves of thirty (30) feet.

Vertical clearance.

The minimum overhead vertical clearance over fire lanes shall be fourteen (14) feet for a linear distance of fifty (50) feet on each side (in front of and behind, as a fire apparatus would traverse underneath) of any overhead structure, such as a canopy, roof overhang, or vertical height control device.

On-street parking adjacent to multifamily development.

When a public roadway bisects a multifamily residential development, no on-street parking shall be allowed unless the following conditions apply:

The planned development district regulations specifically call out on-street parking as part of the required parking.

The public roadway is designed for on-street parking and is of sufficient right-of-way width to accommodate parking and travel lanes, as determined by the director of engineering.

The on-street parking includes landscaped bump-outs a minimum of every three (3) parking spaces.

Sufficient spaces for visitor parking are provided on site.

Crosswalks are provided with protective bump-outs at sidewalk corners and are either painted or constructed of stamped concrete to afford a high degree of visibility for pedestrians, bikers and drivers.

The director has approved the overall parking plan.

(Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19)

§ 14.04.405 Parking requirements per land use.

Intent of minimum parking requirements.

The goal of this ordinance is to reduce the number of parking spaces that will be constructed within the city in order to reduce the heat island effect, to provide more open space, and less impervious surface area, and, at the same time, provide for adequate parking for most parking needs. It is not the intent of this ordinance to require minimum parking ratios that result in empty parking lots. In many cases, the applicant is encouraged to design the number of parking spaces for the proposed development based on prior knowledge and empirical data acquired by the applicant from previous similar developments. A parking demand analysis may be required to show that the proposed number of spaces will be adequate for most parking situations, subject to the review and approval of the director. The director has the final authority over parking requirements.

Computation of parking spaces.

In computing the number of parking spaces required for any building or development, the following rules shall govern:

The term “floor area” means the gross floor area of the specific use.

Where fractional spaces result, the parking spaces required shall be constructed to be the next higher whole number.

The parking space requirement for a use not specifically mentioned herein shall be the same as required for a use of similar nature, subject to review and approval by the director.

Parking reduction.

An overall fifteen (15%) parking reduction may be granted to multi-tenant developments that are 15,000 square feet or greater if a traffic study shows that the reduction will not adversely affect the property.

Penalty for overparking.

Where parking exceeds the minimum number of required spaces by more than twenty percent (20%), landscaping of parking areas shall be increased so that planting islands shall not be spaced greater than every ten (10) spaces rather than the normally required twelve (12) spaces.

Off-street parking.

The following off-street parking ratios apply:

Article 14.04, Part Four, Table 1 Minimum Required Parking Ratios
Land Use	Parking Ratio
Child care center	1 space for every 10 students + adequate stacking spaces for drop off
Hotel	1 space per room plus 1 space for every 300 square feet of shared indoor space
Industrial uses	1 space per 1,000 square feet of floor area
Office, retail, commercial uses	1 space per 250 square feet of floor area.
Restaurant uses, freestanding site	1 space per 100 square feet of floor area
Shopping center with various uses, including restaurants	1 space per 250 square feet of floor area.
Single-family detached	2 enclosed spaces + 2 additional spaces per unit
Single-family attached (townhome, duplex)	2 enclosed spaces + 0.5 additional spaces per unit
Multifamily
Studio unit	1.5 spaces per unit
One-bedroom unit	1.5 spaces per unit
Two-bedroom unit	2.0 spaces per unit
Three or more bedroom unit	2.5 spaces per unit
Overall parking within multifamily	1.8 spaces per total units

(Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19)

§ 14.04.407 Stacking standards.

Intent.

Stacking spaces provide protected access for vehicles to queue prior to receiving a product or service without interfering with normal traffic circulation or parking on-site. At any time a building or structure is erected or altered to include a service window, stacking spaces shall be provided. Land uses that require stacking include, but are not limited to, drive-thru restaurants, drive-thru banking services, drive-thru dry-cleaning and laundry services, car washes, vehicle service bays, and other similar uses that allow customers to receive services or conduct activities on the property without leaving their vehicles. The director may require a traffic study to determine adequate stacking and queuing requirements for any given development.

Minimum size.

A stacking space shall be an area on a site measuring ten (10) feet by twenty (20) feet with direct forward access to a service window or station of a drive-through facility which does not constitute space for any other circulation driveway, parking space, escape lane or maneuvering area.

Location of stacking lane.

Stacking lanes shall be located at the side or rear of buildings and should be designed to prevent spill-over traffic into fire lanes or mutual access drives.

Minimum number of stacking spaces.

Off-street stacking requirements for drive-through facilities shall be proposed by the applicant and shall be of a sufficient number to adequately provide for those uses that regularly require stacking. The proposed stacking number will be reviewed by Staff, and approved or denied by the director. One additional stacking space shall be provided after the final window, order board, or stopping point to allow vehicles to pull clear of the transaction area prior to entering any intersecting drive aisle.

Distinctive stacking markings.

All stacking spaces shall be marked with stamped or stained concrete to differentiate the spaces from drive aisles or parking spaces.

Escape lane.

If the director deems that an escape lane is necessary by to allow vehicles to exit out of the stacking lane in the event of a stalled vehicle, emergency, or accidental entry, the escape lane shall be of at least eight (8) feet in width and shall have a drivable design (i.e. vehicles can drive over the markings).

(Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19)

§ 14.04.408 Bicycle parking.

Bicycle parking is required in non-residential districts in order to encourage the use of bicycles by providing convenient and secure places to park bicycles.

Bicycle parking per vehicle parking spaces.

Bicycle parking shall be provided based on at least one (1) standard bike rack for each development or one (1) bike rack per 100 car parking spaces required, whichever is greater, unless otherwise approved by the director. No more than three (3) bicycle racks shall be required per development.

Bicycle parking location.

Required bicycle parking should be located within fifty (50) feet of a public entrance to the building. Bicycle parking may be provided within a building, but the location must be easily accessible by the public.

Bicycle parking to be included on site plans.

Site plans shall include the location of all proposed bike racks, which are subject to the streetscape architectural standards of the zoning ordinance.

(Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19)

§ 14.04.501 Lighting administration.

Purpose and intent.

The purpose of this section is to:

Provide adequate lighting in public spaces to ensure safety.

Reduce the problems created by improperly designed and installed outdoor lighting.

Eliminate problems of glare on operators of motor vehicles, pedestrians, and land uses.

Minimize light trespass and light pollution.

Reduce energy and financial costs of outdoor lighting by establishing regulations that limit the area onto which certain kinds of outdoor lighting fixtures may illuminate.

Preserve the night sky as a natural resource and people’s enjoyment of looking at the sky and stars.

Enforcement.

The director of development services or his designee is hereby empowered and directed to administer and enforce the provisions of this section relating to outdoor lighting.

Applicability.

New uses, buildings and additions.

All proposed new land uses or change of uses, developments, buildings, structures, or building additions of thirty percent (30%) or more in terms of additional dwelling units, gross floor area, seating capacity, or other expansion, either with a single addition or cumulative additions subsequent to the effective date of this provision, shall meet the requirements of this code for the entire property. For all building additions of less than thirty percent (30%) cumulative, the applicant shall only have to meet the requirements of this code for any new outdoor lighting provided.

Nonconforming use change.

Whenever a nonconforming use, structure, or lot is abandoned for a period of 180 consecutive days and then changed to a new use according to the requirements of section 14.03.601, new and unlisted uses of the zoning ordinance, then any existing outdoor lighting shall be reviewed and brought into compliance as necessary for the entire building, structure or premises, to the maximum extent possible as determined by the director.

Prior to code adoption.

Exterior lighting luminaries in existence on the effective date of this ordinance adoption shall be considered “legally nonconforming.” Such fixtures may be repaired, maintained and replaced. The nonconforming bulbs within a fixture shall be replaced in conformance with this section. However, exterior lighting luminaries existing on the effective date of this ordinance adoption that are located on private non-residentially used property and are found to direct light or glare to residential properties may be declared a public nuisance if the level of illumination on residential property, which is caused by the luminaries, is greater than one-quarter (1/4) footcandle. Such fixtures shall be altered or replaced to reduce the level of illumination on the residential property to a one-quarter (1/4) footcandle within two (2) months of receiving a written notice of the violation from the city.

Fixture abandonment or damage.

In the event that an outdoor lighting fixture is abandoned or is damaged to the point of requiring repairs for safe operation, the repaired or replacement fixture shall comply with all the provisions of this code.

(Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19)

§ 14.04.502 General requirements.

The following standards shall apply to all exterior lighting except public street lighting and other lighting that is specifically exempted by this section.

Illumination levels.

Multifamily residential uses should average no more than three (3) footcandles, with a maximum of ten (10) footcandles.

Non-residential uses, including parking lots, should average no more than six (6) footcandles, with a maximum of fifteen (15) footcandles.

Lighting under canopies (such as service stations) and car dealerships shall not exceed forty (40) footcandles. The remainder of the property shall comply with non-residential standards, above.

Each new development shall adequately illuminate all public parking, site entrances, and pedestrian areas, including perimeter sidewalks at all times, even if the primary use is a day-time only use.

The illumination levels contained in the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America Lighting Handbook, as amended from time to time, shall be used as a guide for providing minimum and safe illumination levels and measurement methods.

Spill-over.

The limit of illumination on neighboring property from one establishment shall be based on the zoning and/or use of the neighboring property. Maximum computed maintained and maximum measured footcandles at the neighboring property line shall not exceed:

Zero (0) footcandle for single-family residential attached and single-family detached districts.

Three (3) footcandles for multifamily, commercial, agricultural, and industrial districts and rights-of-way.

Exception: Illumination at interior property lines on contiguous lots in a multi-tenant, non-residential development may exceed the above criteria when necessary to provide constant lighting of adjoining parking areas, fire lanes and interior access roadways as determined by the director.

When a dispute arises regarding the district/use of an adjoining property and the allowed spill-over, the director’s decision shall be binding.

Light pole standards.

Height.

Lighting standards (i.e. poles) shall be sized in such a manner that the top of any luminary does not exceed thirty (30) feet above adjacent grade. Lighting standards in Industrial zoned districts may be thirty-five (35) feet in height. However, where any industrial, multifamily, or non-residential district light poles are located within 100 feet of a residential district or use, the maximum allowed height is twenty (20) feet. Within the OT, old town zoning district, the maximum permitted pole height is twenty (20) feet.

Parking lot light poles.

All freestanding parking lot light poles shall have a maximum six (6) inch tall metal base. If a larger base is proposed, it shall be clad in masonry that matches the adjacent structures. All parking lot poles shall be placed within a landscaped area or other raised bed to distinguish it from the parking spaces and minimize vehicle contact.

Light sources.

Light sources or luminaries are prohibited in landscaped buffer areas and within required setback yard areas except on pedestrian walkways, hike and bike trails, and at site entrances.

Light for outdoor advertising shall be designed to function as full cutoff-type of luminaries. Lighting intended for outdoor advertising shall be directed downward. The temporary use of lasers and spotlights that project light into the sky may be allowed, subject to the restrictions of temporary outdoor lighting in section 14.04.503, temporary outdoor lighting, below.

All luminaries located on non-residential properties shall be designed so that the light source (bulb or lamp) is completely shielded from direct view of at a point three (3) feet above grade on the lot line abutting a residential property. In all other instances, the light source must be completely shielded from direct view of at a point five (5) feet above grade at the lot line.

All luminaries and light sources subject to this section shall be maintained and kept in good working order.

Wall lighting may be used to illuminate the pedestrian walkways, entrance areas, and yard areas within thirty (30) feet of the building. No roof lighting shall be used.

All luminaries mounted on walls or on freestanding poles must be shielded and be directed downward.

Externally illuminated signs, advertising displays, billboards, building identification, and monument signs shall use top mounted light fixtures that shine light downward and that are fully shielded or upward with pin-pointed light which are fully shielded.

Outdoor light fixtures used to illuminate flags, statues, or any other objects mounted on a pole, pedestal, or platform shall use a very narrow cone of light for the purpose of confining the light to the object of interest and minimize spill-light and glare.

Lighting within or around commercial windows meant to draw attention to the business is prohibited.

Building facades and architectural features of buildings may be floodlighted or otherwise highlighted when the following conditions are met:

Floodlight fixtures are equipped with shields and are located so as to limit the fixture’s direct light distribution to the facade or feature being illuminated;

The configuration of the floodlight installation shall block all view to the floodlight fixture’s lamp from adjacent properties; and

The maximum luminance of any floodlighted surface does not exceed the footcandles specified in the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America Lighting Handbook for floodlighting surfaces.

All exterior lighting shall be LED.

(Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19)

§ 14.04.503 Temporary outdoor lighting.

Any temporary outdoor lighting that conforms to the requirements of this section shall be allowed. Non-conforming temporary outdoor lighting may be permitted by the director only as part of a valid special events permit.

(Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19)

§ 14.04.504 Photometric plan.

Exterior lighting plan.

A photometric plan illustrating the exterior lighting that is proposed or modified shall be submitted to the development services department. The submission shall contain, but not be limited to the following:

Plans indicating the location of the exterior lighting on the premises, and the type of illuminating devices, fixtures, lamps, supports, reflectors, and other devices;

Description of the illuminating devices (including a visual depiction), fixtures, pole heights, lamps, supports, reflectors, and other devices including, but not limited to, catalog cuts by manufacturers and drawings (including sections where required).

The photometric plan shall include a table which indicates the average footcandle measurement, the maximum footcandle measurement (at any hot spots), and the footcandle measurement at the property line.

Preparation of the photometric plan.

A certified engineer, architect, landscape architect, or lighting engineer/designer shall prepare the plan. The plan shall also contain a certification by the property owner or agent and the preparer of the plan that the exterior lighting depicted on the plan will comply with the requirements of this ordinance after installation. Once the plan is approved by the development services staff, the exterior lighting of the property shall be constructed and installed according to the approved plan.

Additional submission.

The above required plans, descriptions and data shall be sufficiently complete to enable the reviewer to readily determine whether compliance with the requirements of this section will be secured. If such plans, descriptions and data cannot enable this ready determination, by reason of the nature or configuration or the devices, fixtures, or lamps proposed, the applicant shall additionally submit as evidence of compliance to enable such determination such certified reports of tests as will do so provided that these tests shall have been performed and certified by a recognized testing laboratory.

(Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19)

§ 14.04.505 Prohibited lighting.

The following are prohibited within the city:

Design of lighting.

“Cobra head” type lighting fixtures that are not shielded and having dished or “drop” lenses or refractors which house light sources other than incandescent light sources.

Unshielded light sources, including bare bulbs above fifteen (15) watts.

“Acorn” lighting.

Decorative entrance lights mounted on a wall adjacent to doorways may be allowed by the director in spite of not meeting the design requirements listed herein.

Moving or flashing lighting.

Flickering or flashing lights.

Searchlights.

Types of lighting.

Exposed neon lighting, except for open/closed signs hanging inside a buildings door or window.

Mercury vapor luminaires.

Low-pressure sodium (LPS) and high-pressure sodium (HPS) luminaires.

Metal Halide luminaires.

(Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19)

§ 14.04.506 Exemptions.

The following are exempt from the standards contained in this ordinance:

Decorative seasonal lighting.

The decorative seasonal lights shall be removed within a reasonable and customary time.

Lighting for single-family detached or single-family attached.

The lamps have a power rating of less than or equal to seventy-five (75) watts;

A cutoff component is incorporated in the design of the luminaries;

The lighting level at the property line shall not exceed the maximum level specified within this section; and

The maximum lighting level at the property line may be exceeded in cases where the lamp is turned on and off by a motion sensor and the lamp is not on for a continuous period exceeding ten (10) minutes.

Residential party lights for social gatherings.

Such temporary outdoor lighting includes, but are not limited to, strings of lights and lanterns.

Translucent signs.

Signs of the type constructed of translucent materials and wholly illuminated from within are exempt from the shielding requirement.

Emergency lighting.

Temporary emergency lighting used by police, fire fighters, or other emergency services, as well as all vehicular luminaries. Hazard warning luminaries, which are required by federal and state regulatory agencies.

Outdoor sports fields.

Because of their unique requirement for nighttime visibility and their limited hours of operations, public and commercial ball diamonds, playing fields, and tennis courts are exempt from the general standards of this section. Private ball diamonds, playing fields, and tennis courts on a single-family lot built as an accessory use to the home on that lot are subject to the requirements of this section. Lighting for these public and commercial outdoor recreational uses shall be LED and shielded to minimize light and glare from spilling over onto residential properties.

Exceptions.

The city may vary from these requirements for any municipal project or purpose.

(Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19)

Celina City Zoning Code

ARTICLE 14

04 SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

§ 14.04.101 Purpose.

(Ordinance 2025-103 adopted 10/14/2025)

§ 14.04.102 Applicability and administration.

(Ordinance 2025-103 adopted 10/14/2025)

§ 14.04.103 Submittal of building elevations.

Submittal information.

Sufficient information shall be submitted to evaluate the architectural standards criteria outlined herein as part of the development process.

Elevations.

Applications that include a site plan shall include the following:

Color renderings of all facades of each building, identified by cardinal direction. Projects with repeated elevations, such as multi-family, may submit sample elevations of proposed buildings.

Proposed exterior materials with a percentage breakdown of each material used, exclusive of windows and doors, in a table format.

A calculation table or graphic exhibit demonstrating compliance with the articulation standards.

A listing of the selected Architectural Features, described herein, to demonstrate compliance.

If a landmark feature is required, please note the feature proposed for credit.

The Director may require sample boards.

Architectural concrete masonry units (CMU)

Streetscape elements.

(Ordinance 2025-103 adopted 10/14/2025)

§ 14.04.104 Definitions.

Big box

shall mean a building, usually with a single tenant, which comprises more than 50,000 square feet.

Brick

Director

shall mean the Director of Development Services, or his designee.

EIFS

means exterior insulation and finish systems.

Engineered wood

shall mean a composite material made from wood fibers, strands, or veneers that are bonded together with adhesives.

Facades

Front facade — shall mean the exterior walls of any enclosed space that are parallel or roughly parallel to the street.

Rear facade — shall mean the exterior walls of any enclosed space that are parallel or roughly parallel to the rear property line.

Fiber Cement

shall mean a composite material made from a mixture of sand, cement, and cellulose fibers (e.g. James Hardie, Nichiha, and Allura). Sometimes referred to as cementitious fiber board.

Masonry materials

Non-residential building

Residential buildings

shall mean those buildings utilized for single-family, duplex, and townhome dwellings.

Stone

Stucco

(Ordinance 2025-103 adopted 10/14/2025)

§ 14.04.105 Exterior materials by category.

Prohibited exterior surface materials include cinder block, vinyl, plastic, and aggregate pea-gravel finished surfaces.

(Ordinance 2025-103 adopted 10/14/2025)

§ 14.04.106 Exterior colors.

Building color.

Overhead doors shall be neutral or earthen tone colors.

Repairs and alterations.

(Ordinance 2025-103 adopted 10/14/2025)

§ 14.04.107 Design standards for residential structures.

Design standards.

All new single-family (detached and attached) residences within the City of Celina shall conform to the following design standards:

ARTICLE IV, TABLE 1A Exterior Materials for Single-Family (Attached & Detached)
Categories	Materials
A	Brick, Stone, Stucco
B	Fiber Cement
C	Natural Wood, EIFS, Engineered Wood

ARTICLE IV, TABLE 1B
Required Percentages of Exterior Materials for Single-Family (Attached & Detached)
Facades	Percentage Breakdown	Definition
All facades when considered together	Minimum 80% Category A Maximum 20% Category B	All walls, when counted together, whether visible from the street or not, shall add up to the 80/20 rule.
Front facade	Minimum 80% Category A	Notwithstanding the overall percentages, the front facade shall be a minimum of eighty percent (80%) Category A

The Director shall have final approval of any residential elevation submitted for construction.

Front-facing garage placement.

J-swing garage placement.

Roof pitch.

Minimum roof pitch of residential structures is 6:12.

Mailboxes.

Driveways.

All driveways and approaches shall be concrete with a minimum width of ten (10) feet and shall match the width at the garage door at the property line.

Amenity centers.

Amenity centers shall follow non-residential architectural standards. The Director may approve elevations of quality design that help achieve a desired neighborhood theme.

Recommended practices.

Elevation repetition.

Elevation masonry mix and pattern.

Front entry doors.

Front entry doors should consist of a hardwood, engineered wood, or other highly durable products, including products that have a wood appearance.

Garage doors.

Garage doors should consist of lightweight but durable materials, such as painted metal, and include materials that have a wood appearance. Garage door windows are permitted.

Gifts to the street.

All residential structures should include at least four (4) of the following design features on the front facade or facades visible from the front or side street:

Garage doors not facing the street (J-swing garage style).

Carriage-style garage doors with decorative hardware.

Mixed masonry patterns, decorative brick patterning, stone accents, gothic treatments, or gingerbreading.

Architectural pillars or posts or masonry arches.

Bay window facing street.

Brick or stone chimney on exterior wall.

Covered front porches (minimum of sixty (60) square feet covered by main roof with a minimum five (5) foot depth or an architectural extension).

Cupulas, turrets, dormers or gables.

Roof accent upgrades (e.g., metal, tile, slate, solar tiles).

Recessed entries a minimum of three (3) feet deeper than the main front facade.

Greater than 8:12 primary roof pitch, or variable roof pitches.

Transom windows or shutters.

(M)

Coach lights at entrances.

(N)

Decorative attic or gable feature, minimum two (2) square feet in size (e.g., vent, window, brick detail).

(O)

Decorative driveway paving (e.g., salt finish, exposed aggregate, or other treatments).

(Ordinance 2025-103 adopted 10/14/2025)

§ 14.04.108 General design standards for multi-family and non-residential structures.

Two masonry materials required.

At least two (2) masonry materials shall be used on all exterior facades. Except for stone, no single material shall exceed seventy percent (70%) of any given facade.

Uniform architectural style.

Deviations from a strict interpretation of the exterior standards to accommodate a specific "signature design aesthetic" may be approved.

Columns shall be encased in Category A masonry material used elsewhere on the primary building.

Roof design.

Roof materials.

Parapet.

The backside of parapets shall not have framing exposed and shall be painted to match the building.

Any concrete structures over 6" in height, including headwalls, bridges, wall, culverts, retaining walls, and like structures, shall be clad in masonry.

(Ordinance 2025-103 adopted 10/14/2025)

§ 14.04.109 Design standards for multi-family structures.

Exterior materials.

ARTICLE IV, TABLE 2A Exterior Materials For Multi-Family
Categories	Materials
A	Brick or Stone
B	Split-Face CMU, Stucco, Fiber Cement,
C	Metal, Natural Wood, Tile, Glass, EIFS, Engineered Wood
Prohibited	Plain Concrete Block, Aggregate, Vinyl, Plastic, Tilt Wall

ARTICLE IV, TABLE 2B Required Percentages Of Exterior Materials For Multi-Family
Facades	Percentage Breakdown	Definition
Primary	Minimum 80% Category A Maximum 20% Category B Minimum 20% stone	Exterior walls of buildings that are clearly visible from a public street, parking lot, or fire lane
Secondary	Minimum 50% Category A Remainder Category B	Exterior walls of buildings that are NOT clearly visible from a public street, parking lot, or fire lane, such as an interior courtyard

Note 1. Engineered wood or EIFS may be used for trim or soffit construction.

Note 2. The first floor shall be 100% Category A, including recessed balconies.

Note 3. The first floor shall not have any patios or balconies between the building and right-of-way, unless recessed.

Specific design standards.

Accessory building materials.

Covered garages, mail kiosks, and other accessory buildings shall be 100% Category A.

Amenity centers.

Building access.

Architectural features.

All multi-family primary buildings shall be designed to incorporate no less than four (4) of the architectural features from the list below.

Canopies, awnings, porticos with colonnade or arcades.

Raised pilaster cornices (end columns at corners), or quoined corners.

Vertical elements (tower, cupola, lighthouse, turret, arches, etc.).

Accented windows and doors framed with smooth cobblestone, cast stone, limestone, or other decorative masonry headers and sills, or dormer windows.

Outdoor patios and/or courtyards (landscaped and furnished) integrated into a site's layout that creates a sense of place for informal and experiential gathering.

Other similar architectural features, as approved.

(Ordinance 2025-103 adopted 10/14/2025)

§ 14.04.110 Design standards for non-residential structures (includes office, retail, commercial, mixed use, etc., but not industrial uses).

Exterior standards.

Windows.

Murals.

All buildings shall be designed and constructed in tri-partite architecture so that they have a distinct base, middle, and top, separated by horizontal elements, as illustrated below.

Examples of Tri-Partite Construction

Landmark buildings.

Buildings that are located at the end of a terminating street or major access lane or at the intersection of streets and/or major access lanes shall be considered a landmark building.

Landmark features shall be in proportion to the building, subject to review and approval.

Architectural features.

Canopies, awnings, porticos with colonnade or arcades.

Raised pilaster cornices (end columns at corners) or quoined corners.

Vertical elements (tower, cupola, lighthouse, turret, arches, etc.).

Accented windows and doors framed with smooth cobble, cast stone, limestone, or other decorative masonry headers and sills, or dormer windows.

Outdoor patios and/or courtyards (landscaped and furnished) integrated into a site's layout that creates a sense of place for informal and experiential gathering.

Other similar architectural features, as approved.

Building articulation standards.

Primary facades clearly visible from a public street or along an active storefront shall meet the following minimum standards for articulation:

Horizontal articulation.

An offset equal to 15% of the wall's height must be provided for every wall length that is 3 times the wall's height. The offset must extend a length equal to at least 25% of that wall length.

Vertical articulation.

(Ordinance 2025-103 adopted 10/14/2025)

§ 14.04.111 Specific design standards for non-residential structures related to height of buildings.

Exterior materials for non-residential structures up to three (3) stories in height.

ARTICLE IV, TABLE 3A Exterior Materials for Non-Residential Buildings
Categories	Materials
A	Brick or Stone
B	Split-Face CMU, Stucco, Fiber Cement, Tilt Wall,
C	Metal, Tile, Engineered Wood
Prohibited	Plain Concrete Block, Aggregate, Vinyl, Plastic, Natural Wood, EIFS

ARTICLE IV, TABLE 3B Required Percentages of Exterior Materials for Buildings Three (3) or Fewer Stories
Facades	Minimum Percentage	Definition
Primary	Minimum 70% Category A Maximum 30% Category B Maximum 10% Category C Minimum 20% Stone	Exterior walls of buildings that are clearly visible from a public street or along an active storefront, and all exterior walls of buildings less than 15,000 square feet, or as determined by the Director
Secondary	Minimum 30% Category A Remainder Category B	Exterior walls of buildings 15,000 square feet or larger that are NOT clearly visible from a public street or along an active storefront

ARTICLE VI, TABLE 3C Required Percentages of Exterior Materials for Big Box Buildings
Primary	Minimum 50% Category A Maximum 50% Split Faced CMU Maximum 30% other Category B Minimum 20% Stone	Exterior walls of buildings that are clearly visible from a public street or along an active storefront
Secondary	Minimum 20% Category A Remainder Category B	Exterior walls of buildings that are NOT clearly visible from a public street or along an active storefront

Note 1. EIFS and Engineered wood may be used for trim or soffit construction.

Exterior materials for non-residential structures four (4) stories in height or taller.

ARTICLE IV, TABLE 4A Exterior Materials Categories For Mid & High Rise Buildings (4 or More Stories)
Categories	Materials
A	Brick, Stone, Glass Wall System
B	Split-Face CMU, Stucco, Fiber Cement, Tilt Wall
C	Metal, Tile, Glass Blocks, Engineered Wood
Prohibited	Plain Concrete Block, Aggregate, Vinyl, Plastic, Natural Wood, EIFS

ARTICLE IV, TABLE 4B Minimum Exterior Percentages For Mid & High Rise Buildings (4 or more stories)
Floors 1-3	Minimum 70% Category A Maximum 30% Category B Maximum 10% Category C Minimum 20% Stone
Floors 4-6	Minimum 20% Category A Maximum 70% Category B Remainder Category C
Floors 7 and above	Any combination of Category A, B, or C

Note 1. The Director may apply architectural regulations in Tables 3A and 3B for developments such as climate-controlled storage, hotels, and similar uses.

(Ordinance 2025-103 adopted 10/14/2025)

§ 14.04.112 Design standards for industrial structures.

Design standards.

The following design standards apply to structures constructed in an industrial zoning district and proposing an industrial and/or manufacturing use, per the use chart of the zoning ordinance:

ARTICLE IV, TABLE 5A Exterior Materials for Industrial Buildings
Categories	Materials
A	Brick or Stone
B	Split-Face CMU, Stucco, Fiber Cement, Tilt Wall,
C	Metal, Tile, Engineered Wood
Prohibited	Plain Concrete Block, Aggregate, Vinyl, Plastic, Natural Wood, EIFS

ARTICLE IV, TABLE 5B Required Percentages of Exterior Materials for Industrial Buildings
Facades	Minimum Percentage	Definition
Primary	Minimum 10% Category A Remainder Category B Category C may be used as accents up to 10%	Exterior walls of buildings that are clearly visible from a public street
Secondary	Up to 100% Category B	Exterior walls that are NOT clearly visible from a public street

Architectural features.

All industrial buildings shall be designed to incorporate no less than two (2) of the architectural features listed below:

Raised pilaster cornices (end columns at corners) or quoined corners.

Vertical elements (tower, cupola, lighthouse, turret, arches, etc.).

25% Category A on primary facades.

Canopies (not drive-through canopies), awnings, valances, porticos, overhangs (5 feet minimum), or arcades.

Recesses or projections (3 feet minimum).

Peaked roof forms.

Outdoor patios or integrated planters or wing walls that incorporate landscape and sitting areas.

Visible and noticeable architectural details, such as tile work or moldings, integrated into the building facade.

Other architectural features with similar visual impact.

(Ordinance 2025-103 adopted 10/14/2025)

§ 14.04.113 Specific design standards for canopies and fueling stations.

Canopies.

Gas pumps and fueling stations.

Canopies shall not exceed twenty (20) feet in total height, measured from the pavement to the top of the canopy, and must abide by all other canopy regulations.

The roofs of fueling station canopies shall be pitched, include a parapet to shield roof- mounted equipment, or otherwise be distinguished, subject to approval.

Canopy support columns shall be fully encased with Category A masonry products and shall not include any non-structural additions to the columns.

Lighting fixtures or sources of light that are a part of the canopy should be recessed into the underside of the canopy with no drop-down or visible bulbs.

(Ordinance 2025-103 adopted 10/14/2025)

§ 14.04.201 General administration.

Purpose and intent.

Applicability.

The official tree board for the city shall be the planning and zoning commission.

Enforcement.

Permits.

Prior to the issuance of any development permit for any use other than single-family dwellings, a landscape plan shall be submitted to the planning department and approved by the director.

Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy (CO) for any building or structure, all screening and landscaping shall be in place in accordance with the landscape plan required by this article.

Critical root zone (CRZ).

(Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19; Ordinance 2024-21 adopted 4/9/2024)

§ 14.04.202 Definitions.

Berm.

An earthen mound designed to provide visual interest, screen undesirable views, and/or decrease noise levels.

Bubbler.

An irrigation type that allows water to gently soak into the ground with minimal erosion or loss of water due to evaporation.

Caliper.

Clear-cutting.

The removal of all trees or a significant majority of the trees on a parcel of land.

Diameter at breast height (DBH).

The diameter in inches of a tree as measured through the main trunk at a point four and one-half (4-1/2) feet above the natural ground level.

Director.

The planning director of the City of Celina or his/her designee.

Drip line.

A vertical line run through the outermost portion of the crown of a tree and extending down to the ground.

Drought tolerant/low water demand plant.

Fencing, protective.

Grass, ornamental.

Grass, turf.

Grass commonly used in regularly cut lawns or play areas, such as, but not limited to: Bermuda, St. Augustine, Fescue, and Ryegrass blends.

Green.

An open space, available for unstructured recreation. A green may be spatially defined by streets, landscaping, and/or building frontages. Its landscape shall consist of lawn and trees.

Groundcover.

Low growing plants, deciduous or evergreen species that cover the ground and used instead of turf. Plants that generally do not exceed eighteen (18) inches in height are classified as groundcover.

Impervious.

A substance that does not allow the passage of water through it.

Irrigation system.

Landscape buffer.

Landscaping.

Any live plant material such as trees, shrubs, groundcover, and grass used in spaces void of any impervious material or building structure and areas left in their natural state.

Limits of construction.

A line of delineation on the tree preservation plan which shows the boundary of the area within which all construction activity will occur.

Low water use irrigation system.

Mews.

An open space at the front of a double row of residential units in lieu of a street. Vehicle access and mailing addresses via the associated alleyway.

Overhang zone.

Parkway.

The area of public right-of-way located between the curb or edge of pavement and the property line or between the curb or edge of pavement and the sidewalk.

A self-supporting woody perennial plant of low to medium height characterized by multiple stems and branches continuous from the base, usually not more than ten (10) feet in height at maturity.

Sight triangle (visibility triangle).

The area of unrestricted visibility required at a corner to allow for the observation of other vehicular movement, pedestrians, and cyclists in the proximity of intersecting streets and sidewalks.

Tree, replacement. A tree species from the city's approved plant list with a minimum caliper size of three (3) inches and height of seven (7) feet.

A yard is defined as an open space adjacent to a building that is generally kept with natural grass and/or plants and is pervious in nature. The following further define specific yard types.

(Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19; Ordinance 2024-21 adopted 4/9/2024)

§ 14.04.203 Landscape plans.

Landscape plan submittal.

Landscape plan requirements.

All required components of the landscape plan are listed in the landscape plan checklist, available on the city is website.

Landscape standard notations.

All required standard notations are listed in the landscape plan checklist, available on the city's website.

Additional requirements.

No substitutions for plant materials are allowed without approval by the director.

When power lines are present, large canopy trees should not be planted underneath the lines and should be oriented in a manner to avoid conflict.

All trees are to be equipped with a bubbler irrigation system.

Required landscaped open areas and disturbed soil areas shall be completely covered with living plant material, per this article.

(Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19; Ordinance 2024-21 adopted 4/9/2024)

§ 14.04.204 Landscape standards.

Quality.

Quantity.

Trees.

Trees and shrubs shall not overhang or encroach upon walkways, drives, parking areas, and traffic signs to the extent that they interfere with the intended use of these facilities.

Tree wells shall be a minimum twenty (20) square feet in size with generally similar lengths and widths.

Trees required in line with one another, such as perimeter trees, right-of-way, or median trees may be clustered for visual effect, upon the approval of the director.

Shrubs and hedges.

Vines.

Vines shall be a minimum of two (2) feet in height immediately after planting and may be considered in conjunction with fences, screens, or walls to meet screening requirements as specified.

Groundcovers.

Groundcovers used in lieu of grass in whole and in part shall be planted in such a manner as to present a finished appearance and reasonably complete coverage within one (1) year of planting.

Lawn grass.

Park space.

If used for recreation, a park shall not have impervious cover exceeding 20% of the space area.

Open space.

Credit for existing trees.

(k)

Development entries.

(l)

Unsustainable structures.

For any proposed structure that does not meet the architectural design standards of the zoning ordinance, the fire code, or the building code, the following setbacks and landscape screening apply:

Twenty (20) foot side and rear yard landscape buffers with one row of Eastern Red Cedar trees spaced twenty (20) feet on center.

(m)

Trail connectivity.

Trails shall be provided per the master trails plan.

Trails shall be provided along floodplains, creeks, utility easements (e.g. gas and overhead), ponds, open spaces, and other situations that promote connectivity.

Trails shall be adequately shaded, either by existing tree canopy or a large canopy tree every 50 linear feet. Trails shall receive adequate safety illumination.

Trails should receive adequate amenities, such as benches, trash receptacles, dog waste stations, trail markers where applicable, and other similar amenities.

Trails should be concrete and the following widths apply:

Spine trails: 12' wide.

Internal trails: 8' — 10' wide.

Smaller connections: 6' wide.

Sidewalks: 10' wide adjacent to arterials; 10' wide adjacent to 4-lane roadways; 8' wide adjacent to collectors; and 5' wide for general streets.

(n)

Detention/retention ponds.

Detention (dry) ponds.

Retention (wet) ponds.

Decorative fencing.

Fencing is discouraged; however, if a safety fence is required, then it should be a minimum four (4) foot high black tubular metal (such as wrought iron).

Design.

Concrete trails.

Other requirements.

Sight visibility.

In complying with the landscaping requirements set forth herein, no landscaping shall be permitted to cause visibility obstructions and/or blind corners at intersections.

Site utilities.

(Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19; Ordinance 2024-21 adopted 4/9/2024)

§ 14.04.205 Plant list.

List of approved plant materials.

Article 14.04, Part Two, Table 1. Approved Plant List
Large Canopy Trees
Arizona Cypress*	Austrian Pine*	Cypress (Bald or Pond)
Bigtooth Maple	Burr Oak	Caddo Maple
Cedar Elm	Chinquapin Oak	Chinese Pistache
Dawn Redwood	Eastern Red Cedar*	Ginkgo
Italian Stone Pine*	Live Oak*	Mexican Sycamore
Pecan	Red Oak	Shantung Maple
Southern Magnolia*	Texas Ash	Trident Red Maple
Small Ornamental Trees
Crape Myrtle (Tree Form)	Desert Willow	Eve's Necklace
Italian Cypress	Lacey Oak	Mexican Buckeye
Mexican Plum	Nelly R. Steven's Holly*	Oakland Holly*
Possumhaw Holly	Redbud	Magnolia (Teddy Bear or Little Gem)*
Rusty Blackhaw Viburnum	Vitex (Tree Form)	Yaupon Holly
Screening Shrubs (minimum 3' tall at maturity)
Abelia	Barberry	Boxwood
Chinese Fringe Flower	Cotoneaster	Decorative Grasses
Elaeagnus (Silverberry)	Euonymus	Indian Hawthorn
Juniper (several varieties)	Texas Sage	Holly (several varieties)
Pollinator Garden Plants
Agastache	Autumn Sage	Bee Balm
Black Eyed Susan	Blackfoot Daisy	Butterfly Bush
Butterfly Weed	Catmint	Cedar Sage
Color Guard Yucca	Columbine	Coneflower
Fall Aster	Flame Acanthus	Gaura
Goldenrod	Indian Blanket	Lamb's Ear
Lantana	Milkweed	Mistflower
Mutabilis	Phlox	Pincushion
Purple Heart	Rattlesnake Master	Red Yucca
Rosemary	Russian Sage	Salvia
Skullcap	Soft Leaf Yucca	Texas Rock Rose
Tickseed	Turks Cap	Verbena
Wormwood	Yarrow	Zexmenia

(Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19; Ordinance 2024-21 adopted 4/9/2024)

§ 14.04.206 Residential landscape requirements.

General regulations.

While specific landscape plans are not required for detached single-family homes, the following standards must be met for new homes prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy.

Irrigation required.

All front yards must be irrigated with an automatic underground irrigation system with rain and freeze sensors and evapotranspiration (ET) weather-based controllers.

Tree bubblers required.

All trees are to be equipped with bubbler irrigation systems.

Mews.

All mews designs must be amenitized per the subdivision ordinance and Neighborhood Vision Book.

Yard.

Stone, gravel and rock.

Artificial or synthetic turf.

Artificial or synthetic turf is prohibited in any yard that can be viewed from a public street.

Xeriscape.

Required trees.

Article 14.04, Part Two, Table 2 Residential Trees
Size of Lot	Number of Canopy Trees	Number of Ornamental Trees
Urban	1 in front yard, when feasible	1
Suburban	2 total; 1 in front yard	1
Estate	4 total; 2 in front yard	1
Corner lots, all sizes	1 additional tree in side yard	—

Open space types.

The following table applies to all new residential development:

Article 14.04, Part Two, Table 3. Open Space Types
Open Space	Size and Location	Mandatory Elements	Additional Elements (Select 2)
Block Park End Cap	• Min. 350 sf • Central to and walkable for the surrounding 5 — 10 houses • 5 — 10 users • Min. 15' width at entry point • Area shall be contiguous • Calculation may include area that is less than 15' wide but contiguous with the park space	• Seating • Shade • Concrete pathways	• Community garden plots • 50% enhanced planting • String lighting • Fire or planting pits • Picnic tables • Comparable element to be approved by the director
Block Park Mid-Block	• Min. 350 sf • Central to and walkable for the surrounding 5-10 houses • 5-10 users • Min. 15' width at entry point • Area shall be contiguous • Calculation may include area that is less than 15' wide but contiguous with the park space	• Seating • Shade • Concrete pathways	• Community garden plots • 50% enhanced planting • Fire pits • Picnic tables • Comparable element to be approved by the director
Pocket Park	• 0.1 — 0.25 acre • Walkable for the surrounding 25 houses • 10-25 users • May be a lot leave-out or trailhead to a larger system, or a plaza for more dense urban products • Min. 2,500 sf • Min. 20' wide at entry point • Area must be contiguous • Calculation may include area that is less than 20' wide but contiguous with the park space	• Seating • Shade	• Pathways • Tot lot • Community garden plots • Outdoor quality games (bocce ball, cornhole, chess, connect 4, etc.) • Shrub row along row sidewalk to provide a soft barrier from the adjacent roadway • Comparable element to be approved by the director
Parklet Park	• 0.25 — 1.0 acre • 25-50 users • Walkable for less than a 5-minute walk • Min. 10,000 sf • Min. 50' at entry point • Area shall be contiguous • Calculation may include area that is less than 50' wide but contiguous with the park space	• Seating • Shade • Pathways • Turf area for neighborhood events	• At least one play area or tot lot shall be provided for every 100 homes and protected from adjacent streets by planting, low wall, or fencing not to exceed 36" in height • Community garden plots • Outdoor quality games such as bocce ball, cornhole, chess, connect 4, etc. • Fire pits • String lighting • Comparable element to be approved by the director
Neighborhood Park	• 0.5 — 2.0 acres • Min. 20,000 sf • 50-100 users • Centrally located within a 1/4 mile to 1/2 mile distance. Provide multiple neighborhood parks for larger developments. Where applicable, neighborhood parks shall connect to city parks, schools, and/or natural corridors and these elements shall be designed to function well together and form the same space.	• Parking • City of Celina trail gateway signage where connecting to hike and bike trails • Seating • Shade • Commercial-grade playground • Play area • Pathways	• Picnic areas • Additional play areas or fields • Swimming pool or splash pad • Fountain • Gazebo
Amenity Center	• 1.5 Acres+ • Min. 20,000 sf • Centrally located within a 1/2 mile radius • Shall generally be included as part of the 1st phase of development, unless otherwise adjusted by an associated development agreement or PD • Multiple amenity centers are required if a neighborhood is divided by a collector/arterial, or approximately every 600 lots	• Parking • Seating • Open air or conditioned building • Shade (at least one structure shall have a solid roof to provide full shade) • Commercial-grade playground • Play area • Pathways	• Picnic areas • Additional play areas or fields • Swimming pool or splash pad • Fountain • Gazebo • Community garden plots • Outdoor quality games such as bocce ball, cornhole, chess, connect 4, etc. • Hammocks • Art • Commercial-grade fitness equipment
Linear Park	• May be a natural corridor, utility corridor, designed linear park, or trail connector, if appropriately amenitized	• Parking • Seating • Shade • Commercial-grade playground • Play area • Pathways	• Picnic areas • String lighting • Enhanced planting • Enhanced paving • Additional play areas or fields • Fountain • Gazebo

(Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19; Ordinance 2024-21 adopted 4/9/2024)

§ 14.04.207 Nonresidential landscape requirements (including multifamily).

General requirements.

Variety.

Stone, gravel, and rock.

Artificial or synthetic turf prohibited.

Artificial turf is generally prohibited, but may be permitted in internal, programmed areas such as sport courts, courtyards, patios, and locations that are not visible from a public street.

Vegetative screening.

Non-vegetative screening.

Any landscape barrier (e.g. decorative walls or earthen berms) shall be a minimum of three (3) feet high at time of installation.

Interior landscape requirements.

Parking lots.

Parking lot islands and terminus row islands.

Parking lot island spacing.

Light poles.

Drive aisles.

Divided driveways.

Developments shall construct a divided driveway at the main entrance when aligned with a median break.

Vehicular access drives.

Along major access lanes, a 10' wide landscape buffer with a 5' wide concrete sidewalk and a small ornamental tree every thirty (30) linear feet is required.

Drive-thrus.

Interior sidewalks.

Big box walkway.

Facade trees.

Storefront sidewalks.

Active retail storefronts shall maintain a minimum 10' wide concrete sidewalk. Entrances and crosswalks should receive decorative paving.

Open areas.

Exception to interior landscape requirements.

Industrial uses may be exempt from the interior landscape requirements, subject to review and approval by the director, but perimeter landscaping requirements, listed below, must be met.

Perimeter landscape requirements.

Right-of-way adjacencies.

In addition, one (1) small ornamental tree shall be provided for every forty (40) linear feet or fraction thereof of street frontage, inclusive of driveways.

Nonresidential adjacencies.

All nonresidential developments (including multifamily) shall provide a landscape buffer of ten (10) feet when adjacent to land uses other than single-family.

Landscape buffers adjacent to similar land uses shall contain at least one (1) large canopy tree for every forty (40) linear feet or fraction thereof of adjacency.

In addition, one (1) small ornamental tree shall be provided for every forty (40) linear feet or fraction thereof of adjacency.

Residential adjacencies.

All nonresidential developments (including multifamily) shall provide a minimum landscape buffer of twenty (20) feet when adjacent to single-family residential properties.

Landscape buffers adjacent to single-family residential properties shall contain at least one (1) large evergreen canopy tree for every thirty (30) linear feet or fraction thereof of adjacency.

In addition, one (1) small ornamental tree shall be provided for every thirty (30) linear feet or fraction thereof of adjacency.

Enhancements and open space.

Purpose.

Applicability table.

Article 14.04, Part 2, Table 4. Enhancements and Open Space
Development Type	Site Enhancements	Minor Open Space	Signature Open Space	Amenity Center Open Space
Small, Single-Tenants or Pad Sites	X	X
Large and/or Multi-Tenant	X	X	X
Multifamily	X		X	X

Site enhancements.

Applicants shall choose three (3) of the following elements:

Enhanced landscaping: One canopy and one ornamental tree every thirty (30) feet around the perimeter (instead of every forty (40) feet);

Enhanced landscaping: One tree within an island every ten (10) parking spaces (instead of every twelve (12) spaces);

Enhanced streetscape elements (e.g. decorative lampposts, benches, trash receptacles, decorative bollards, etc.);

Buffer berms (providing 3-foot high berms along the street frontage);

Shade structure for outdoor seating areas;

Foundation plantings along seventy-five percent (75%) of the building's primary facade;

Public art (e.g. obelisks, sculptures, murals, statues, clock towers, water fountains, etc.);

Other - A developer may propose an unlisted landscape element if it meets the spirit and intent of the ordinance.

Minor open space (MOS).

Applicants shall choose three (3) of the following elements:

Min. 5' wide pathway connecting elements within the open space;

Shade trees spaced in a manner to provide shade to the open space;

Seating areas (benches, natural seating, tables and chairs, etc.);

Play areas (play structures, sport courts, exercise equipment, etc.);

Shade structures (pavilions, trellis, cabanas, overhead building extensions, etc.);

Patio/plaza/synthetic turf space for gathering area;

Jogging trails or connections into the trail system;

Entry monumentation (columns, plaques, signage, art, etc.);

Sculpture and/or decorative fountains;

Decorative fencing;

Pollinator gardens or raised planter beds;

Other - A developer may propose an unlisted landscape element if it meets the spirit and intent of the ordinance.

Signature open space (SOS).

A decorative pathway with enhanced pavement traversing the open space with adequate illumination;

Patio/plaza/synthetic turf space of adequate size for mass gathering space;

Signature tree;

Furniture and monuments, such as benches, low masonry seating walls, trash receptacles, and education plaques;

Overlook (in association with retention/detention ponds or other comparable situations);

Sculptures, and/or pedestrian entry monuments/gateways;

Water features, excluding required retention/detention ponds;

Shade structures such as pavilions or pergola;

Amenity center open space.

Applicants shall choose 2 major and 3 minor of the following elements:

Major:

Swimming pool (appropriately sized for the development);

Fitness center;

Sports courts or fields (volleyball, baseball, tennis, pickleball, etc.).

Other - A developer may propose an unlisted landscape element if it meets the spirit and intent of the ordinance.

Minor:

Dog park (sufficiently sized with appropriate amenities);

Playground;

Splash pad or tot lot;

Shade structures (gazebo or pavilion);

(v)

Improved picnic areas (with tables, grills, outdoor kitchens, shading);

(vi)

Gathering areas (fire pits, lawn games, putting green, etc.).

(vii)

Other - A developer may propose an unlisted landscape element if it meets the spirit and intent of the ordinance.

(Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19; Ordinance 2024-21 adopted 4/9/2024)

§ 14.04.208 Roadway landscape easements and buffers.

A landscape buffer is an open, landscaped area that is adjacent to the ultimate right-of-way line.

Minimum width of landscape buffers along roadways as shown on the master thoroughfare plan.

6-lane divided roadway (or greater): 40' wide.

4-lane divided roadway: 30' wide.

Adjacent to all other streets: 20' wide.

Major public access drives within commercial centers shall provide a minimum 10' wide landscape buffer (and 5' wide concrete sidewalk) with associated landscaping.

Where utility easements conflict with landscape buffers, the landscape buffers shall be widened to accommodate the required landscaping.

(Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19; Ordinance 2024-21 adopted 4/9/2024)

§ 14.04.209 Tree preservation.

Purpose.

Prohibit the indiscriminate clearing of property;

Protect and increase the value of residential and commercial properties within the city;

Maintain and enhance a positive image for the attraction of new business enterprises to the city;

Protect healthy quality trees and promote the natural ecological environmental and aesthetic qualities of the city; and

Help provide needed shaded areas in order to provide relief from the heat by reducing the ambient temperature.

Construction regulations.

Tree pruning restrictions.

Fill and grading.

The area within the drip line of a protected tree shall not be filled or graded.

Maintenance after development.

Regulations prior to construction.

Tree flagging.

Protective fencing.

Regulations during construction.

The following activities shall be prohibited within the limits of the critical root zone of any protected tree, subject to the requirements of this part:

Material storage.

No materials intended for use in construction or waste materials accumulated due to excavation or demolition shall be placed within the limits of the critical root zone of any protected tree.

Equipment cleaning/liquid disposal.

Tree attachments.

No signs, wires or other attachments, other than those of a protective nature shall be attached to any protected tree.

Vehicular traffic.

Grade changes.

No grade changes (cut or fill) shall be allowed within the limits of the critical root zone of any protected tree unless adequate construction methods are approved by the director.

Impervious paving.

Removal of protective fencing.

Protective fencing may only be removed from the construction site at the time of the installation of additional, permanent landscaping features.

Landscape protection.

Permanent construction methods and standards.

Boring.

Trenching.

Root pruning.

Signage.

It shall be unlawful and prohibited to cut trees or similar clearing of vegetation on public rights-of-way to provide better view of off-premises signs.

(Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19; Ordinance 2024-21 adopted 4/9/2024)

§ 14.04.210 Tree removal.

Permit required.

Fees.

Mitigation.

Article 14.04, Part Two, Table 5. Trees Valuation Schedule for Mitigation
Type 1 100% Value 5:1 Replacement Ratio	Type 2 50% Value 3:1 Replacement Ratio	Type 3 10% Value 1:1 Replacement Ratio
Floodplain trees (regardless of species) All Oaks Pecan	All Ash Trees All Elms All Pines Hickory Black Walnut	Common Hackberry Bois d'Arc Cottonwood Junipers Cedars Mesquites Willows
The type and value of any trees not listed in the chart will be determined by staff based upon industry standards and research.

Trees required to be added to the development per the landscaping requirements in the zoning ordinance or by virtue of deed restrictions shall not be considered or credited as replacement trees.

Enforcement.

No acceptance of public improvements shall be authorized until all fines for violations of this part have been paid to the city.

No certificate of occupancy shall be issued until all fines for violations of the ordinance from which this article derives have been paid to the city.

Tree replacement fees are listed in the master fee schedule and shall apply to all tree mitigation.

Denial.

The director shall deny a tree removal application if it is determined that any of the following conditions exist:

Removal of the tree is not reasonably required in order to conduct anticipated activities or to develop the property; or

A reasonable accommodation can be made to preserve the tree; or

The purpose and intent of this part is not being met by the applicant.

The tree, due to noteworthy species, age, or rarity, warrants extra protection.

Appeals.

Any decision made by the director may be appealed to the planning and zoning commission acting as the tree board. All decisions made by the commission shall be final and binding.

Permit expiration.

Tree survey required.

Tree surveys shall include:

All individual trees which have a DBH of six (6) inches or greater or which are otherwise noteworthy because of species, age, or rarity;

The name and phone number or arborist, licensed surveyor, landscape architect, or other professional who prepared the survey.

Penalties for unauthorized tree removal.

Any person who removes or causes trees to be removed shall be subject to penalties including, but not limited to:

Payment of double the tree removal permit fee, including any other penalties as determined by the master fee chart.

Engage and pay costs for an arborist or landscape architect to determine the value of the trees removed in violation of the zoning ordinance.

All associated permits shall be withheld until tree mitigation has been resolved.

Exceptions.

A tree removal permit and tree mitigation shall not be required under any of the following circumstances:

Residential property.

Damaged/diseased trees.

Public infrastructure.

Utility service interruption.

Existing trees.

Business interests.

The following business ventures shall be exempt from the requirements specified herein as follows:

Landscape nursery.

All licensed plant or tree nurseries shall be exempt from the tree protection and replacement requirements and from the tree removal permit requirements.

Golf course.

Property zoned agricultural.

Property zoned agricultural and being actively used for agricultural purposes shall be exempt from the requirements specified herein.

(Ordinance 2024-21 adopted 4/9/2024)

§ 14.04.301 Screening, generally.

Purpose and intent.

The intent of this section is to ensure the screening of non-residential development and service equipment from roadways, open space corridors, and residential properties.

General specifications.

The requirements set forth herein shall apply to all new development and any existing building or area expansion of over thirty percent (30%).

No portion of a screening wall shall be used as a retaining wall, unless specifically approved by the director of engineering.

Walls shall be equally finished on all sides and constructed in one style using consistent materials.

Contractors shall verify the location of all existing utilities prior to excavation and construction.

No screening wall or fence shall be erected on public right-of-way or in visibility easements.

Constructed with any of the following materials: Surface painted or coated concrete, chainlink, concertina wire, barbed wire, corrugated metal, or fiberglass panels.

Height of screening walls.

Screening adjacent to rights-of-way = Minimum six (6) feet and maximum eight (8) feet.

Screening between incompatible land uses (such as non-residential adjacent to single family) = Minimum eight (8) feet.

Screening of loading docks or doors = Minimum six (6) feet.

Screening of waste and recycling collection areas, including non-residential polycarts and all other service related equipment = Minimum eight (8) feet.

Screening using living plant materials, either with or without an accompanying metal fence, shall be six (6) feet tall at the time of planting.

Materials.

Materials allowed by right for screening purposes.

Stone, rock, brick, or monolithic concrete panels (see section 14.01.115, other zoning ordinance definitions, for the description of “monolithic concrete panels”).

Materials allowed in certain circumstances.

Decorative iron or wrought iron screening walls with masonry columns.

Industrial grade aluminum or steel fencing (e.g. DesignMaster Fencing^(R) or comparable product).

Living screens that may include earthen berms.

Split-face concrete masonry units (CMU).

Cedar board-on-board wooden fence with decorative caps and masonry columns.

Materials prohibited.

Chainlink.

Electrified fencing.

Barbed wire.

Plain wooden fences.

Specifications for masonry screening walls are as follows.

Lintels, bottom row soldier courses with concrete mow strip, and a decorative cap are to be applied to all masonry walls.

Openings along the bottom of the screening wall shall only be wide enough to allow for proper drainage as determined by the engineering design standards.

Specifications for monolithic concrete panel screening walls are as follows.

Walls shall have a maximum column spacing of fourteen (14) feet, unless otherwise approved by the director.

Panels must be a minimum of four (4) inches in thickness with a decorative pattern and color on both sides and be made of a minimum of 4,000 psi concrete.

Specifications for decorative iron, wrought iron commercial fencing, or industrial grade aluminum or steel fencing.

Decorative iron or wrought iron screening walls shall have masonry columns to be spaced no greater than thirty (30) feet on center.

Industrial grade aluminum or steel fencing may be allowed in certain circumstances, as reviewed and approved by the director.

Specifications for living screens.

Specifications for wooden fence screening.

(See section 10.04.305 [section 14.04.305], residential fences)[.]

Ownership and maintenance.

Maintenance easement.

A minimum three (3) foot wide wall maintenance easement (WME) shall be provided at time of platting where screening walls are forecasted or required along the property line.

Ownership and maintenance:

Required screening walls shall be owned by the property owner or HOA and shall be maintained in good condition. Any repairs or replacement shall match the existing adjacent sections.

(Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19)

§ 14.04.302 Screening, residential subdivision walls.

Perimeter walls required with residential subdivisions.

Cul-de-sac adjacency.

Materials exceptions.

Perimeter wall extension required.

Timing.

Individual fences exempt.

(Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19)

§ 14.04.303 Screening, multifamily and non-residential.

Non-residential uses adjacent to single-family zoning districts or uses.

A solid masonry screening wall is required along the adjacency of disparate land uses.

Non-residential uses adjacent to other similar non-residential zoning districts or uses.

No screening wall is required.

Multiple buildings within a commercial development.

Mixed use developments.

With director approval, mixed use developments may be exempt from internal screening between disparate land uses.

(Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19)

§ 14.04.304 Screening requirements for specific situations.

Ground mounted mechanical, plumbing, and electrical equipment.

Exposed conduits, ladders, exhaust valves, utility boxes, and drain spouts shall be a color matching the building, an accent color, or earth-tone color.

Outside equipment, coolers, and/or other mechanical items shall be screened with a category A masonry finishing material matching the primary building.

All new utilities, including any aerial lines, shall be underground.

Roof mounted mechanical, plumbing, and electrical equipment.

Roof mounted equipment shall be screened from view using parapet walls or as approved by the director.

Loading docks, ramps, and spaces.

Screening walls shall be of adequate height to screen loading vehicles and the scope of the operation and activity.

Waste and recycle collection areas (dumpster screening).

Waste disposal collection areas, including non-residential polycarts and all other service related equipment, shall be screened from public view.

New commercial development shall provide space for a minimum of two (2) dumpsters screened with masonry enclosures with the extra dumpster being for recycling containers.

Dumpster enclosures shall be located to provide a minimum of forty (40) feet of clear backing. However, any area designated for backing shall not exceed eighty (80) feet.

Engineered concrete foundations with piers are required for dumpsters, per review and approval by the director of engineering.

Utility substations and tower facilities.

Buildings that include bay doors.

Materials for the main building shall follow the regulations for commercial structures (section 14.04.109).

Bay doors shall not be parallel to or facing any public right-of-way.

Open storage.

All allowed open storage of materials, equipment, or commodities shall be screened in accordance with section 14.03.301(8), open storage - permanent or ongoing of the zoning ordinance.

(Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19)

§ 14.04.305 Residential fences.

General requirements.

It shall be unlawful for any person to construct or repair a fence not in compliance with the regulations contained herein.

Permit fees shall apply as shown on the master fee schedule of the city.

All fence installers are required to be registered with the city.

Once complete, a final inspection is required and must be scheduled by the installer within five business days of completion.

Estate properties greater than one (1) acre in size that front onto a right-of-way of sixty (60) feet or more may install decorative driveway entrances.

Valid government related facilities, including sports facilities may build fences or screening walls to industry standard and utilize alternate materials and methods, with director approval.

Regulations.

Maximum height of residential fences.

Fences shall not be greater than eight (8) feet in height, excluding an allowance for ground clearance and decorative caps.

Materials allowed.

Materials prohibited.

Fences that back or side to other residences.

Fences that back or side to another residence may have either side of the fence face the interior of the lot.

Fences located on corner lots.

On all corner lots, fences shall not be closer than fifteen (15) feet from the face of any curb, unless otherwise approved by the director.

Fences facing rights-of-way (on back, side, or corners).

Fences located between houses that face the street.

Fences in front yards.

Public rights-of way, easements.

No fence shall be erected on public right-of-way or within any drainage easement, unless otherwise authorized by the director.

Within property lines.

Fences shall not encroach upon any property line (front, side, or rear).

Fences adjacent to scenic views.

All fences installed adjacent to a floodplain, creek, or dedicated open space shall be black tubular steel and a minimum of fifty percent (50%) open.

Wooden fence standards.

Vertical posts.

All vertical posts shall be galvanized steel with a minimum two and three-eighths (2-3/8) inch diameter, a minimum CS 20 (.095) thickness, and set in a concrete footing.

Concrete footings.

Concrete footings shall be a minimum of eight (8) inches in diameter.

Spacing of footings.

Allowed materials and colors.

Residential wood material shall be cedar or white wood, stained a natural brown or earth tone color.

Construction.

Private residential fence adjacent to a subdivision perimeter wall.

Required inspections.

Footing inspection.

The footing inspection must be completed prior to pouring concrete.

Final inspection.

A final inspection is required and must be scheduled within one (1) week (five (5) business days) of completion.

Exceptions.

Materials.

Interior fences.

Gate embellishments.

Decorative gate embellishments are allowed; however, they shall not exceed the height of the fence by more than two (2) feet.

Maintenance.

All fences shall be perpetually maintained, repaired, or replaced by the owner. Fences not required by a city ordinance, screening regulation, or other standard shall be either maintained or removed.

It shall be unlawful and subject to citation should a fence display any of the following conditions:

Any fence that leans, falls, becomes unstable, or causes damage to other property.

Fences that are supported by any means other than the fence post.

Missing or loose pickets, broken or missing parts, decayed members.

(Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19)

§ 14.04.401 Parking standards, generally.

Purpose.

To manage parking so that it is convenient, efficient, and supports an active and vibrant retail and employment environment;

To provide flexibility for changes in land uses that have different parking requirements within the district.

To ensure ease of access to parking;

To provide flexibility for the redevelopment of small sites;

To avoid diffused, inefficient, single-purpose reserved parking; and

To avoid adverse parking impacts on residential neighborhoods.

Parking regulations.

Fire lanes shall be provided as required by the adopted fire code of the city, and shall be adequately reinforced to withstand heavy vehicle loads, subject to review and approval by the fire marshal.

All off-street parking areas shall be kept free of litter, trash, debris, display, vehicle repair operations, and advertising uses.

Parking design.

Parking material.

Parking space dimensions.

The minimum dimensions for off-street parking shall be as follows:

Standard parking space: Nine feet by twenty feet (9' x 20').

Parallel parking space: Eight feet by twenty-two feet (8' x 22').

Stacking space: Ten feet by twenty feet (10' x 20').

Drive aisle dimensions.

Refer to the engineering design standards.

Floodplain.

Any and all required parking spaces shall be located outside the floodplain, unless specifically allowed by the director of engineering.

Continuous drive aisles.

When a drive aisle in a parking area exceeds 300 feet in length, off-sets, roundabouts, raised crosswalks, or other acceptable traffic calming features may be required.

Parking space demarcation.

No individual business shall designate parking spaces as “reserved” for their business.

Dead-end parking.

Dead-end parking rows are generally prohibited; although alternate designs plans with minor modifications may be approved by the director.

Cross access required.

ADA ramps.

Ramps shall be in accordance to the adopted regulations of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Revisions to location or number of spaces.

At no time after initial approval of the parking area layout may changes be made to the location or number of provided spaces, unless approved by the director.

Decorative paving.

Decorative paving (integral color stained concrete with the option to be stamped or scored in patterns) shall be provided as follows:

On-site pedestrian cross-walks, especially those sidewalks intended for ADA use.

At the store front entrances of tenant suites.

Drive-thrus or drop-off areas.

Trail crossings.

Decorative paving (integral color stained concrete that is stamped or scored in patterns) shall be provided as follows:

At the entrance of each commercial site when ingress/egress is from a right-of-way in order to provide a sense of “welcome” into the site.

At major intersections of one-site drive aisles.

At major right-of-way intersections (collectors or arterials) and entrances for residential developments from collectors and arterials.

Parking access from a public street - all districts.

All parking space configuration, location, arrangement, size, and circulation in all districts shall be constructed according to this section.

Entrances to developments.

Minimizing traffic congestion.

The determination of additional right-of-way or paving requirements shall be made at the time the final site plan is approved.

Any additional right-of-way required by the city shall be dedicated to the city with the cost of engineering design, materials, and installation borne entirely by the developer.

No alley access.

Vehicular access to nonresidential uses shall not be permitted from alleys serving residential areas.

“Head-in” or “back-in” parking restrictions.

(Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19)

§ 14.04.402 Off-street parking standards - single-family detached residential districts.

Parking to be located on lot.

Required off-street parking shall be provided on the same lot as the use it is to serve.

Lots fronting rights-of-way 60 feet wide or greater.

Concrete parking standard exception.

Heavy load vehicles prohibited.

(Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19)

§ 14.04.403 Off-street parking standards - single-family attached residential districts (townhomes, duplexes).

Each single-family attached unit shall provide a minimum of two (2) enclosed parking spaces and one-half additional space for overflow and visitors.

(Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19)

§ 14.04.404 Off-street parking standards - non-residential and multifamily districts.

Lighting provided in parking lots.

Emergency access.

For safety and firefighting purposes, free access through to adjacent nonresidential parking areas shall be provided in accordance with the following:

Location.

Dimension.

Vertical clearance.

On-street parking adjacent to multifamily development.

When a public roadway bisects a multifamily residential development, no on-street parking shall be allowed unless the following conditions apply:

The planned development district regulations specifically call out on-street parking as part of the required parking.

The public roadway is designed for on-street parking and is of sufficient right-of-way width to accommodate parking and travel lanes, as determined by the director of engineering.

The on-street parking includes landscaped bump-outs a minimum of every three (3) parking spaces.

Sufficient spaces for visitor parking are provided on site.

The director has approved the overall parking plan.

(Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19)

§ 14.04.405 Parking requirements per land use.

Intent of minimum parking requirements.

Computation of parking spaces.

In computing the number of parking spaces required for any building or development, the following rules shall govern:

The term “floor area” means the gross floor area of the specific use.

Where fractional spaces result, the parking spaces required shall be constructed to be the next higher whole number.

The parking space requirement for a use not specifically mentioned herein shall be the same as required for a use of similar nature, subject to review and approval by the director.

Parking reduction.

Penalty for overparking.

Off-street parking.

The following off-street parking ratios apply:

Article 14.04, Part Four, Table 1 Minimum Required Parking Ratios
Land Use	Parking Ratio
Child care center	1 space for every 10 students + adequate stacking spaces for drop off
Hotel	1 space per room plus 1 space for every 300 square feet of shared indoor space
Industrial uses	1 space per 1,000 square feet of floor area
Office, retail, commercial uses	1 space per 250 square feet of floor area.
Restaurant uses, freestanding site	1 space per 100 square feet of floor area
Shopping center with various uses, including restaurants	1 space per 250 square feet of floor area.
Single-family detached	2 enclosed spaces + 2 additional spaces per unit
Single-family attached (townhome, duplex)	2 enclosed spaces + 0.5 additional spaces per unit
Multifamily
Studio unit	1.5 spaces per unit
One-bedroom unit	1.5 spaces per unit
Two-bedroom unit	2.0 spaces per unit
Three or more bedroom unit	2.5 spaces per unit
Overall parking within multifamily	1.8 spaces per total units

(Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19)

§ 14.04.407 Stacking standards.

Intent.

Minimum size.

Location of stacking lane.

Stacking lanes shall be located at the side or rear of buildings and should be designed to prevent spill-over traffic into fire lanes or mutual access drives.

Minimum number of stacking spaces.

Distinctive stacking markings.

All stacking spaces shall be marked with stamped or stained concrete to differentiate the spaces from drive aisles or parking spaces.

Escape lane.

(Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19)

§ 14.04.408 Bicycle parking.

Bicycle parking is required in non-residential districts in order to encourage the use of bicycles by providing convenient and secure places to park bicycles.

Bicycle parking per vehicle parking spaces.

Bicycle parking location.

Bicycle parking to be included on site plans.

Site plans shall include the location of all proposed bike racks, which are subject to the streetscape architectural standards of the zoning ordinance.

(Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19)

§ 14.04.501 Lighting administration.

Purpose and intent.

The purpose of this section is to:

Provide adequate lighting in public spaces to ensure safety.

Reduce the problems created by improperly designed and installed outdoor lighting.

Eliminate problems of glare on operators of motor vehicles, pedestrians, and land uses.

Minimize light trespass and light pollution.

Reduce energy and financial costs of outdoor lighting by establishing regulations that limit the area onto which certain kinds of outdoor lighting fixtures may illuminate.

Preserve the night sky as a natural resource and people’s enjoyment of looking at the sky and stars.

Enforcement.

The director of development services or his designee is hereby empowered and directed to administer and enforce the provisions of this section relating to outdoor lighting.

Applicability.

New uses, buildings and additions.

Nonconforming use change.

Prior to code adoption.

Fixture abandonment or damage.

(Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19)

§ 14.04.502 General requirements.

The following standards shall apply to all exterior lighting except public street lighting and other lighting that is specifically exempted by this section.

Illumination levels.

Multifamily residential uses should average no more than three (3) footcandles, with a maximum of ten (10) footcandles.

Non-residential uses, including parking lots, should average no more than six (6) footcandles, with a maximum of fifteen (15) footcandles.

Lighting under canopies (such as service stations) and car dealerships shall not exceed forty (40) footcandles. The remainder of the property shall comply with non-residential standards, above.

Each new development shall adequately illuminate all public parking, site entrances, and pedestrian areas, including perimeter sidewalks at all times, even if the primary use is a day-time only use.

Spill-over.

Zero (0) footcandle for single-family residential attached and single-family detached districts.

Three (3) footcandles for multifamily, commercial, agricultural, and industrial districts and rights-of-way.

When a dispute arises regarding the district/use of an adjoining property and the allowed spill-over, the director’s decision shall be binding.

Light pole standards.

Height.

Parking lot light poles.

Light sources.

Light sources or luminaries are prohibited in landscaped buffer areas and within required setback yard areas except on pedestrian walkways, hike and bike trails, and at site entrances.

All luminaries and light sources subject to this section shall be maintained and kept in good working order.

Wall lighting may be used to illuminate the pedestrian walkways, entrance areas, and yard areas within thirty (30) feet of the building. No roof lighting shall be used.

All luminaries mounted on walls or on freestanding poles must be shielded and be directed downward.

Lighting within or around commercial windows meant to draw attention to the business is prohibited.

Building facades and architectural features of buildings may be floodlighted or otherwise highlighted when the following conditions are met:

Floodlight fixtures are equipped with shields and are located so as to limit the fixture’s direct light distribution to the facade or feature being illuminated;

The configuration of the floodlight installation shall block all view to the floodlight fixture’s lamp from adjacent properties; and

The maximum luminance of any floodlighted surface does not exceed the footcandles specified in the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America Lighting Handbook for floodlighting surfaces.

All exterior lighting shall be LED.

(Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19)

§ 14.04.503 Temporary outdoor lighting.

(Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19)

§ 14.04.504 Photometric plan.

Exterior lighting plan.

Plans indicating the location of the exterior lighting on the premises, and the type of illuminating devices, fixtures, lamps, supports, reflectors, and other devices;

Preparation of the photometric plan.

Additional submission.

(Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19)

§ 14.04.505 Prohibited lighting.

The following are prohibited within the city:

Design of lighting.

“Cobra head” type lighting fixtures that are not shielded and having dished or “drop” lenses or refractors which house light sources other than incandescent light sources.

Unshielded light sources, including bare bulbs above fifteen (15) watts.

“Acorn” lighting.

Decorative entrance lights mounted on a wall adjacent to doorways may be allowed by the director in spite of not meeting the design requirements listed herein.

Moving or flashing lighting.

Flickering or flashing lights.

Searchlights.

Types of lighting.

Exposed neon lighting, except for open/closed signs hanging inside a buildings door or window.

Mercury vapor luminaires.

Low-pressure sodium (LPS) and high-pressure sodium (HPS) luminaires.

Metal Halide luminaires.

(Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19)

§ 14.04.506 Exemptions.

The following are exempt from the standards contained in this ordinance:

Decorative seasonal lighting.

The decorative seasonal lights shall be removed within a reasonable and customary time.

Lighting for single-family detached or single-family attached.

The lamps have a power rating of less than or equal to seventy-five (75) watts;

A cutoff component is incorporated in the design of the luminaries;

The lighting level at the property line shall not exceed the maximum level specified within this section; and

Residential party lights for social gatherings.

Such temporary outdoor lighting includes, but are not limited to, strings of lights and lanterns.

Translucent signs.

Signs of the type constructed of translucent materials and wholly illuminated from within are exempt from the shielding requirement.

Emergency lighting.

Outdoor sports fields.

Exceptions.

The city may vary from these requirements for any municipal project or purpose.

(Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19)

Celina City Zoning Code

ARTICLE 14

04 SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

§ 14.04.101 Purpose.

(Ordinance 2025-103 adopted 10/14/2025)

§ 14.04.102 Applicability and administration.

(Ordinance 2025-103 adopted 10/14/2025)

§ 14.04.103 Submittal of building elevations.

Submittal information.

Sufficient information shall be submitted to evaluate the architectural standards criteria outlined herein as part of the development process.

Elevations.

Applications that include a site plan shall include the following:

Color renderings of all facades of each building, identified by cardinal direction. Projects with repeated elevations, such as multi-family, may submit sample elevations of proposed buildings.

Proposed exterior materials with a percentage breakdown of each material used, exclusive of windows and doors, in a table format.

A calculation table or graphic exhibit demonstrating compliance with the articulation standards.

A listing of the selected Architectural Features, described herein, to demonstrate compliance.

If a landmark feature is required, please note the feature proposed for credit.

The Director may require sample boards.

Architectural concrete masonry units (CMU)

Streetscape elements.

(Ordinance 2025-103 adopted 10/14/2025)

§ 14.04.104 Definitions.

Big box

shall mean a building, usually with a single tenant, which comprises more than 50,000 square feet.

Brick

Director

shall mean the Director of Development Services, or his designee.

EIFS

means exterior insulation and finish systems.

Engineered wood

shall mean a composite material made from wood fibers, strands, or veneers that are bonded together with adhesives.

Facades

Front facade — shall mean the exterior walls of any enclosed space that are parallel or roughly parallel to the street.

Rear facade — shall mean the exterior walls of any enclosed space that are parallel or roughly parallel to the rear property line.

Fiber Cement

shall mean a composite material made from a mixture of sand, cement, and cellulose fibers (e.g. James Hardie, Nichiha, and Allura). Sometimes referred to as cementitious fiber board.

Masonry materials

Non-residential building

Residential buildings

shall mean those buildings utilized for single-family, duplex, and townhome dwellings.

Stone

Stucco

(Ordinance 2025-103 adopted 10/14/2025)

§ 14.04.105 Exterior materials by category.

Prohibited exterior surface materials include cinder block, vinyl, plastic, and aggregate pea-gravel finished surfaces.

(Ordinance 2025-103 adopted 10/14/2025)

§ 14.04.106 Exterior colors.

Building color.

Overhead doors shall be neutral or earthen tone colors.

Repairs and alterations.

(Ordinance 2025-103 adopted 10/14/2025)

§ 14.04.107 Design standards for residential structures.

Design standards.

All new single-family (detached and attached) residences within the City of Celina shall conform to the following design standards:

ARTICLE IV, TABLE 1A Exterior Materials for Single-Family (Attached & Detached)
Categories	Materials
A	Brick, Stone, Stucco
B	Fiber Cement
C	Natural Wood, EIFS, Engineered Wood

ARTICLE IV, TABLE 1B
Required Percentages of Exterior Materials for Single-Family (Attached & Detached)
Facades	Percentage Breakdown	Definition
All facades when considered together	Minimum 80% Category A Maximum 20% Category B	All walls, when counted together, whether visible from the street or not, shall add up to the 80/20 rule.
Front facade	Minimum 80% Category A	Notwithstanding the overall percentages, the front facade shall be a minimum of eighty percent (80%) Category A

The Director shall have final approval of any residential elevation submitted for construction.

Front-facing garage placement.

J-swing garage placement.

Roof pitch.

Minimum roof pitch of residential structures is 6:12.

Mailboxes.

Driveways.

All driveways and approaches shall be concrete with a minimum width of ten (10) feet and shall match the width at the garage door at the property line.

Amenity centers.

Amenity centers shall follow non-residential architectural standards. The Director may approve elevations of quality design that help achieve a desired neighborhood theme.

Recommended practices.

Elevation repetition.

Elevation masonry mix and pattern.

Front entry doors.

Front entry doors should consist of a hardwood, engineered wood, or other highly durable products, including products that have a wood appearance.

Garage doors.

Garage doors should consist of lightweight but durable materials, such as painted metal, and include materials that have a wood appearance. Garage door windows are permitted.

Gifts to the street.

All residential structures should include at least four (4) of the following design features on the front facade or facades visible from the front or side street:

Garage doors not facing the street (J-swing garage style).

Carriage-style garage doors with decorative hardware.

Mixed masonry patterns, decorative brick patterning, stone accents, gothic treatments, or gingerbreading.

Architectural pillars or posts or masonry arches.

Bay window facing street.

Brick or stone chimney on exterior wall.

Covered front porches (minimum of sixty (60) square feet covered by main roof with a minimum five (5) foot depth or an architectural extension).

Cupulas, turrets, dormers or gables.

Roof accent upgrades (e.g., metal, tile, slate, solar tiles).

Recessed entries a minimum of three (3) feet deeper than the main front facade.

Greater than 8:12 primary roof pitch, or variable roof pitches.

Transom windows or shutters.

(M)

Coach lights at entrances.

(N)

Decorative attic or gable feature, minimum two (2) square feet in size (e.g., vent, window, brick detail).

(O)

Decorative driveway paving (e.g., salt finish, exposed aggregate, or other treatments).

(Ordinance 2025-103 adopted 10/14/2025)

§ 14.04.108 General design standards for multi-family and non-residential structures.

Two masonry materials required.

At least two (2) masonry materials shall be used on all exterior facades. Except for stone, no single material shall exceed seventy percent (70%) of any given facade.

Uniform architectural style.

Deviations from a strict interpretation of the exterior standards to accommodate a specific "signature design aesthetic" may be approved.

Columns shall be encased in Category A masonry material used elsewhere on the primary building.

Roof design.

Roof materials.

Parapet.

The backside of parapets shall not have framing exposed and shall be painted to match the building.

Any concrete structures over 6" in height, including headwalls, bridges, wall, culverts, retaining walls, and like structures, shall be clad in masonry.

(Ordinance 2025-103 adopted 10/14/2025)

§ 14.04.109 Design standards for multi-family structures.

Exterior materials.

ARTICLE IV, TABLE 2A Exterior Materials For Multi-Family
Categories	Materials
A	Brick or Stone
B	Split-Face CMU, Stucco, Fiber Cement,
C	Metal, Natural Wood, Tile, Glass, EIFS, Engineered Wood
Prohibited	Plain Concrete Block, Aggregate, Vinyl, Plastic, Tilt Wall

ARTICLE IV, TABLE 2B Required Percentages Of Exterior Materials For Multi-Family
Facades	Percentage Breakdown	Definition
Primary	Minimum 80% Category A Maximum 20% Category B Minimum 20% stone	Exterior walls of buildings that are clearly visible from a public street, parking lot, or fire lane
Secondary	Minimum 50% Category A Remainder Category B	Exterior walls of buildings that are NOT clearly visible from a public street, parking lot, or fire lane, such as an interior courtyard

Note 1. Engineered wood or EIFS may be used for trim or soffit construction.

Note 2. The first floor shall be 100% Category A, including recessed balconies.

Note 3. The first floor shall not have any patios or balconies between the building and right-of-way, unless recessed.

Specific design standards.

Accessory building materials.

Covered garages, mail kiosks, and other accessory buildings shall be 100% Category A.

Amenity centers.

Building access.

Architectural features.

All multi-family primary buildings shall be designed to incorporate no less than four (4) of the architectural features from the list below.

Canopies, awnings, porticos with colonnade or arcades.

Raised pilaster cornices (end columns at corners), or quoined corners.

Vertical elements (tower, cupola, lighthouse, turret, arches, etc.).

Accented windows and doors framed with smooth cobblestone, cast stone, limestone, or other decorative masonry headers and sills, or dormer windows.

Outdoor patios and/or courtyards (landscaped and furnished) integrated into a site's layout that creates a sense of place for informal and experiential gathering.

Other similar architectural features, as approved.

(Ordinance 2025-103 adopted 10/14/2025)

§ 14.04.110 Design standards for non-residential structures (includes office, retail, commercial, mixed use, etc., but not industrial uses).

Exterior standards.

Windows.

Murals.

All buildings shall be designed and constructed in tri-partite architecture so that they have a distinct base, middle, and top, separated by horizontal elements, as illustrated below.

Examples of Tri-Partite Construction

Landmark buildings.

Buildings that are located at the end of a terminating street or major access lane or at the intersection of streets and/or major access lanes shall be considered a landmark building.

Landmark features shall be in proportion to the building, subject to review and approval.

Architectural features.

Canopies, awnings, porticos with colonnade or arcades.

Raised pilaster cornices (end columns at corners) or quoined corners.

Vertical elements (tower, cupola, lighthouse, turret, arches, etc.).

Accented windows and doors framed with smooth cobble, cast stone, limestone, or other decorative masonry headers and sills, or dormer windows.

Outdoor patios and/or courtyards (landscaped and furnished) integrated into a site's layout that creates a sense of place for informal and experiential gathering.

Other similar architectural features, as approved.

Building articulation standards.

Primary facades clearly visible from a public street or along an active storefront shall meet the following minimum standards for articulation:

Horizontal articulation.

An offset equal to 15% of the wall's height must be provided for every wall length that is 3 times the wall's height. The offset must extend a length equal to at least 25% of that wall length.

Vertical articulation.

(Ordinance 2025-103 adopted 10/14/2025)

§ 14.04.111 Specific design standards for non-residential structures related to height of buildings.

Exterior materials for non-residential structures up to three (3) stories in height.

ARTICLE IV, TABLE 3A Exterior Materials for Non-Residential Buildings
Categories	Materials
A	Brick or Stone
B	Split-Face CMU, Stucco, Fiber Cement, Tilt Wall,
C	Metal, Tile, Engineered Wood
Prohibited	Plain Concrete Block, Aggregate, Vinyl, Plastic, Natural Wood, EIFS

ARTICLE IV, TABLE 3B Required Percentages of Exterior Materials for Buildings Three (3) or Fewer Stories
Facades	Minimum Percentage	Definition
Primary	Minimum 70% Category A Maximum 30% Category B Maximum 10% Category C Minimum 20% Stone	Exterior walls of buildings that are clearly visible from a public street or along an active storefront, and all exterior walls of buildings less than 15,000 square feet, or as determined by the Director
Secondary	Minimum 30% Category A Remainder Category B	Exterior walls of buildings 15,000 square feet or larger that are NOT clearly visible from a public street or along an active storefront

ARTICLE VI, TABLE 3C Required Percentages of Exterior Materials for Big Box Buildings
Primary	Minimum 50% Category A Maximum 50% Split Faced CMU Maximum 30% other Category B Minimum 20% Stone	Exterior walls of buildings that are clearly visible from a public street or along an active storefront
Secondary	Minimum 20% Category A Remainder Category B	Exterior walls of buildings that are NOT clearly visible from a public street or along an active storefront

Note 1. EIFS and Engineered wood may be used for trim or soffit construction.

Exterior materials for non-residential structures four (4) stories in height or taller.

ARTICLE IV, TABLE 4A Exterior Materials Categories For Mid & High Rise Buildings (4 or More Stories)
Categories	Materials
A	Brick, Stone, Glass Wall System
B	Split-Face CMU, Stucco, Fiber Cement, Tilt Wall
C	Metal, Tile, Glass Blocks, Engineered Wood
Prohibited	Plain Concrete Block, Aggregate, Vinyl, Plastic, Natural Wood, EIFS

ARTICLE IV, TABLE 4B Minimum Exterior Percentages For Mid & High Rise Buildings (4 or more stories)
Floors 1-3	Minimum 70% Category A Maximum 30% Category B Maximum 10% Category C Minimum 20% Stone
Floors 4-6	Minimum 20% Category A Maximum 70% Category B Remainder Category C
Floors 7 and above	Any combination of Category A, B, or C

Note 1. The Director may apply architectural regulations in Tables 3A and 3B for developments such as climate-controlled storage, hotels, and similar uses.

(Ordinance 2025-103 adopted 10/14/2025)

§ 14.04.112 Design standards for industrial structures.

Design standards.

The following design standards apply to structures constructed in an industrial zoning district and proposing an industrial and/or manufacturing use, per the use chart of the zoning ordinance:

ARTICLE IV, TABLE 5A Exterior Materials for Industrial Buildings
Categories	Materials
A	Brick or Stone
B	Split-Face CMU, Stucco, Fiber Cement, Tilt Wall,
C	Metal, Tile, Engineered Wood
Prohibited	Plain Concrete Block, Aggregate, Vinyl, Plastic, Natural Wood, EIFS

ARTICLE IV, TABLE 5B Required Percentages of Exterior Materials for Industrial Buildings
Facades	Minimum Percentage	Definition
Primary	Minimum 10% Category A Remainder Category B Category C may be used as accents up to 10%	Exterior walls of buildings that are clearly visible from a public street
Secondary	Up to 100% Category B	Exterior walls that are NOT clearly visible from a public street

Architectural features.

All industrial buildings shall be designed to incorporate no less than two (2) of the architectural features listed below:

Raised pilaster cornices (end columns at corners) or quoined corners.

Vertical elements (tower, cupola, lighthouse, turret, arches, etc.).

25% Category A on primary facades.

Canopies (not drive-through canopies), awnings, valances, porticos, overhangs (5 feet minimum), or arcades.

Recesses or projections (3 feet minimum).

Peaked roof forms.

Outdoor patios or integrated planters or wing walls that incorporate landscape and sitting areas.

Visible and noticeable architectural details, such as tile work or moldings, integrated into the building facade.

Other architectural features with similar visual impact.

(Ordinance 2025-103 adopted 10/14/2025)

§ 14.04.113 Specific design standards for canopies and fueling stations.

Canopies.

Gas pumps and fueling stations.

Canopies shall not exceed twenty (20) feet in total height, measured from the pavement to the top of the canopy, and must abide by all other canopy regulations.

The roofs of fueling station canopies shall be pitched, include a parapet to shield roof- mounted equipment, or otherwise be distinguished, subject to approval.

Canopy support columns shall be fully encased with Category A masonry products and shall not include any non-structural additions to the columns.

Lighting fixtures or sources of light that are a part of the canopy should be recessed into the underside of the canopy with no drop-down or visible bulbs.

(Ordinance 2025-103 adopted 10/14/2025)

§ 14.04.201 General administration.

Purpose and intent.

Applicability.

The official tree board for the city shall be the planning and zoning commission.

Enforcement.

Permits.

Prior to the issuance of any development permit for any use other than single-family dwellings, a landscape plan shall be submitted to the planning department and approved by the director.

Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy (CO) for any building or structure, all screening and landscaping shall be in place in accordance with the landscape plan required by this article.

Critical root zone (CRZ).

(Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19; Ordinance 2024-21 adopted 4/9/2024)

§ 14.04.202 Definitions.

Berm.

An earthen mound designed to provide visual interest, screen undesirable views, and/or decrease noise levels.

Bubbler.

An irrigation type that allows water to gently soak into the ground with minimal erosion or loss of water due to evaporation.

Caliper.

Clear-cutting.

The removal of all trees or a significant majority of the trees on a parcel of land.

Diameter at breast height (DBH).

The diameter in inches of a tree as measured through the main trunk at a point four and one-half (4-1/2) feet above the natural ground level.

Director.

The planning director of the City of Celina or his/her designee.

Drip line.

A vertical line run through the outermost portion of the crown of a tree and extending down to the ground.

Drought tolerant/low water demand plant.

Fencing, protective.

Grass, ornamental.

Grass, turf.

Grass commonly used in regularly cut lawns or play areas, such as, but not limited to: Bermuda, St. Augustine, Fescue, and Ryegrass blends.

Green.

An open space, available for unstructured recreation. A green may be spatially defined by streets, landscaping, and/or building frontages. Its landscape shall consist of lawn and trees.

Groundcover.

Low growing plants, deciduous or evergreen species that cover the ground and used instead of turf. Plants that generally do not exceed eighteen (18) inches in height are classified as groundcover.

Impervious.

A substance that does not allow the passage of water through it.

Irrigation system.

Landscape buffer.

Landscaping.

Any live plant material such as trees, shrubs, groundcover, and grass used in spaces void of any impervious material or building structure and areas left in their natural state.

Limits of construction.

A line of delineation on the tree preservation plan which shows the boundary of the area within which all construction activity will occur.

Low water use irrigation system.

Mews.

An open space at the front of a double row of residential units in lieu of a street. Vehicle access and mailing addresses via the associated alleyway.

Overhang zone.

Parkway.

The area of public right-of-way located between the curb or edge of pavement and the property line or between the curb or edge of pavement and the sidewalk.

A self-supporting woody perennial plant of low to medium height characterized by multiple stems and branches continuous from the base, usually not more than ten (10) feet in height at maturity.

Sight triangle (visibility triangle).

The area of unrestricted visibility required at a corner to allow for the observation of other vehicular movement, pedestrians, and cyclists in the proximity of intersecting streets and sidewalks.

Tree, replacement. A tree species from the city's approved plant list with a minimum caliper size of three (3) inches and height of seven (7) feet.

A yard is defined as an open space adjacent to a building that is generally kept with natural grass and/or plants and is pervious in nature. The following further define specific yard types.

(Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19; Ordinance 2024-21 adopted 4/9/2024)

§ 14.04.203 Landscape plans.

Landscape plan submittal.

Landscape plan requirements.

All required components of the landscape plan are listed in the landscape plan checklist, available on the city is website.

Landscape standard notations.

All required standard notations are listed in the landscape plan checklist, available on the city's website.

Additional requirements.

No substitutions for plant materials are allowed without approval by the director.

When power lines are present, large canopy trees should not be planted underneath the lines and should be oriented in a manner to avoid conflict.

All trees are to be equipped with a bubbler irrigation system.

Required landscaped open areas and disturbed soil areas shall be completely covered with living plant material, per this article.

(Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19; Ordinance 2024-21 adopted 4/9/2024)

§ 14.04.204 Landscape standards.

Quality.

Quantity.

Trees.

Trees and shrubs shall not overhang or encroach upon walkways, drives, parking areas, and traffic signs to the extent that they interfere with the intended use of these facilities.

Tree wells shall be a minimum twenty (20) square feet in size with generally similar lengths and widths.

Trees required in line with one another, such as perimeter trees, right-of-way, or median trees may be clustered for visual effect, upon the approval of the director.

Shrubs and hedges.

Vines.

Vines shall be a minimum of two (2) feet in height immediately after planting and may be considered in conjunction with fences, screens, or walls to meet screening requirements as specified.

Groundcovers.

Groundcovers used in lieu of grass in whole and in part shall be planted in such a manner as to present a finished appearance and reasonably complete coverage within one (1) year of planting.

Lawn grass.

Park space.

If used for recreation, a park shall not have impervious cover exceeding 20% of the space area.

Open space.

Credit for existing trees.

(k)

Development entries.

(l)

Unsustainable structures.

For any proposed structure that does not meet the architectural design standards of the zoning ordinance, the fire code, or the building code, the following setbacks and landscape screening apply:

Twenty (20) foot side and rear yard landscape buffers with one row of Eastern Red Cedar trees spaced twenty (20) feet on center.

(m)

Trail connectivity.

Trails shall be provided per the master trails plan.

Trails shall be provided along floodplains, creeks, utility easements (e.g. gas and overhead), ponds, open spaces, and other situations that promote connectivity.

Trails shall be adequately shaded, either by existing tree canopy or a large canopy tree every 50 linear feet. Trails shall receive adequate safety illumination.

Trails should receive adequate amenities, such as benches, trash receptacles, dog waste stations, trail markers where applicable, and other similar amenities.

Trails should be concrete and the following widths apply:

Spine trails: 12' wide.

Internal trails: 8' — 10' wide.

Smaller connections: 6' wide.

Sidewalks: 10' wide adjacent to arterials; 10' wide adjacent to 4-lane roadways; 8' wide adjacent to collectors; and 5' wide for general streets.

(n)

Detention/retention ponds.

Detention (dry) ponds.

Retention (wet) ponds.

Decorative fencing.

Fencing is discouraged; however, if a safety fence is required, then it should be a minimum four (4) foot high black tubular metal (such as wrought iron).

Design.

Concrete trails.

Other requirements.

Sight visibility.

In complying with the landscaping requirements set forth herein, no landscaping shall be permitted to cause visibility obstructions and/or blind corners at intersections.

Site utilities.

(Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19; Ordinance 2024-21 adopted 4/9/2024)

§ 14.04.205 Plant list.

List of approved plant materials.

Article 14.04, Part Two, Table 1. Approved Plant List
Large Canopy Trees
Arizona Cypress*	Austrian Pine*	Cypress (Bald or Pond)
Bigtooth Maple	Burr Oak	Caddo Maple
Cedar Elm	Chinquapin Oak	Chinese Pistache
Dawn Redwood	Eastern Red Cedar*	Ginkgo
Italian Stone Pine*	Live Oak*	Mexican Sycamore
Pecan	Red Oak	Shantung Maple
Southern Magnolia*	Texas Ash	Trident Red Maple
Small Ornamental Trees
Crape Myrtle (Tree Form)	Desert Willow	Eve's Necklace
Italian Cypress	Lacey Oak	Mexican Buckeye
Mexican Plum	Nelly R. Steven's Holly*	Oakland Holly*
Possumhaw Holly	Redbud	Magnolia (Teddy Bear or Little Gem)*
Rusty Blackhaw Viburnum	Vitex (Tree Form)	Yaupon Holly
Screening Shrubs (minimum 3' tall at maturity)
Abelia	Barberry	Boxwood
Chinese Fringe Flower	Cotoneaster	Decorative Grasses
Elaeagnus (Silverberry)	Euonymus	Indian Hawthorn
Juniper (several varieties)	Texas Sage	Holly (several varieties)
Pollinator Garden Plants
Agastache	Autumn Sage	Bee Balm
Black Eyed Susan	Blackfoot Daisy	Butterfly Bush
Butterfly Weed	Catmint	Cedar Sage
Color Guard Yucca	Columbine	Coneflower
Fall Aster	Flame Acanthus	Gaura
Goldenrod	Indian Blanket	Lamb's Ear
Lantana	Milkweed	Mistflower
Mutabilis	Phlox	Pincushion
Purple Heart	Rattlesnake Master	Red Yucca
Rosemary	Russian Sage	Salvia
Skullcap	Soft Leaf Yucca	Texas Rock Rose
Tickseed	Turks Cap	Verbena
Wormwood	Yarrow	Zexmenia

(Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19; Ordinance 2024-21 adopted 4/9/2024)

§ 14.04.206 Residential landscape requirements.

General regulations.

While specific landscape plans are not required for detached single-family homes, the following standards must be met for new homes prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy.

Irrigation required.

All front yards must be irrigated with an automatic underground irrigation system with rain and freeze sensors and evapotranspiration (ET) weather-based controllers.

Tree bubblers required.

All trees are to be equipped with bubbler irrigation systems.

Mews.

All mews designs must be amenitized per the subdivision ordinance and Neighborhood Vision Book.

Yard.

Stone, gravel and rock.

Artificial or synthetic turf.

Artificial or synthetic turf is prohibited in any yard that can be viewed from a public street.

Xeriscape.

Required trees.

Article 14.04, Part Two, Table 2 Residential Trees
Size of Lot	Number of Canopy Trees	Number of Ornamental Trees
Urban	1 in front yard, when feasible	1
Suburban	2 total; 1 in front yard	1
Estate	4 total; 2 in front yard	1
Corner lots, all sizes	1 additional tree in side yard	—

Open space types.

The following table applies to all new residential development:

Article 14.04, Part Two, Table 3. Open Space Types
Open Space	Size and Location	Mandatory Elements	Additional Elements (Select 2)
Block Park End Cap	• Min. 350 sf • Central to and walkable for the surrounding 5 — 10 houses • 5 — 10 users • Min. 15' width at entry point • Area shall be contiguous • Calculation may include area that is less than 15' wide but contiguous with the park space	• Seating • Shade • Concrete pathways	• Community garden plots • 50% enhanced planting • String lighting • Fire or planting pits • Picnic tables • Comparable element to be approved by the director
Block Park Mid-Block	• Min. 350 sf • Central to and walkable for the surrounding 5-10 houses • 5-10 users • Min. 15' width at entry point • Area shall be contiguous • Calculation may include area that is less than 15' wide but contiguous with the park space	• Seating • Shade • Concrete pathways	• Community garden plots • 50% enhanced planting • Fire pits • Picnic tables • Comparable element to be approved by the director
Pocket Park	• 0.1 — 0.25 acre • Walkable for the surrounding 25 houses • 10-25 users • May be a lot leave-out or trailhead to a larger system, or a plaza for more dense urban products • Min. 2,500 sf • Min. 20' wide at entry point • Area must be contiguous • Calculation may include area that is less than 20' wide but contiguous with the park space	• Seating • Shade	• Pathways • Tot lot • Community garden plots • Outdoor quality games (bocce ball, cornhole, chess, connect 4, etc.) • Shrub row along row sidewalk to provide a soft barrier from the adjacent roadway • Comparable element to be approved by the director
Parklet Park	• 0.25 — 1.0 acre • 25-50 users • Walkable for less than a 5-minute walk • Min. 10,000 sf • Min. 50' at entry point • Area shall be contiguous • Calculation may include area that is less than 50' wide but contiguous with the park space	• Seating • Shade • Pathways • Turf area for neighborhood events	• At least one play area or tot lot shall be provided for every 100 homes and protected from adjacent streets by planting, low wall, or fencing not to exceed 36" in height • Community garden plots • Outdoor quality games such as bocce ball, cornhole, chess, connect 4, etc. • Fire pits • String lighting • Comparable element to be approved by the director
Neighborhood Park	• 0.5 — 2.0 acres • Min. 20,000 sf • 50-100 users • Centrally located within a 1/4 mile to 1/2 mile distance. Provide multiple neighborhood parks for larger developments. Where applicable, neighborhood parks shall connect to city parks, schools, and/or natural corridors and these elements shall be designed to function well together and form the same space.	• Parking • City of Celina trail gateway signage where connecting to hike and bike trails • Seating • Shade • Commercial-grade playground • Play area • Pathways	• Picnic areas • Additional play areas or fields • Swimming pool or splash pad • Fountain • Gazebo
Amenity Center	• 1.5 Acres+ • Min. 20,000 sf • Centrally located within a 1/2 mile radius • Shall generally be included as part of the 1st phase of development, unless otherwise adjusted by an associated development agreement or PD • Multiple amenity centers are required if a neighborhood is divided by a collector/arterial, or approximately every 600 lots	• Parking • Seating • Open air or conditioned building • Shade (at least one structure shall have a solid roof to provide full shade) • Commercial-grade playground • Play area • Pathways	• Picnic areas • Additional play areas or fields • Swimming pool or splash pad • Fountain • Gazebo • Community garden plots • Outdoor quality games such as bocce ball, cornhole, chess, connect 4, etc. • Hammocks • Art • Commercial-grade fitness equipment
Linear Park	• May be a natural corridor, utility corridor, designed linear park, or trail connector, if appropriately amenitized	• Parking • Seating • Shade • Commercial-grade playground • Play area • Pathways	• Picnic areas • String lighting • Enhanced planting • Enhanced paving • Additional play areas or fields • Fountain • Gazebo

(Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19; Ordinance 2024-21 adopted 4/9/2024)

§ 14.04.207 Nonresidential landscape requirements (including multifamily).

General requirements.

Variety.

Stone, gravel, and rock.

Artificial or synthetic turf prohibited.

Artificial turf is generally prohibited, but may be permitted in internal, programmed areas such as sport courts, courtyards, patios, and locations that are not visible from a public street.

Vegetative screening.

Non-vegetative screening.

Any landscape barrier (e.g. decorative walls or earthen berms) shall be a minimum of three (3) feet high at time of installation.

Interior landscape requirements.

Parking lots.

Parking lot islands and terminus row islands.

Parking lot island spacing.

Light poles.

Drive aisles.

Divided driveways.

Developments shall construct a divided driveway at the main entrance when aligned with a median break.

Vehicular access drives.

Along major access lanes, a 10' wide landscape buffer with a 5' wide concrete sidewalk and a small ornamental tree every thirty (30) linear feet is required.

Drive-thrus.

Interior sidewalks.

Big box walkway.

Facade trees.

Storefront sidewalks.

Active retail storefronts shall maintain a minimum 10' wide concrete sidewalk. Entrances and crosswalks should receive decorative paving.

Open areas.

Exception to interior landscape requirements.

Industrial uses may be exempt from the interior landscape requirements, subject to review and approval by the director, but perimeter landscaping requirements, listed below, must be met.

Perimeter landscape requirements.

Right-of-way adjacencies.

In addition, one (1) small ornamental tree shall be provided for every forty (40) linear feet or fraction thereof of street frontage, inclusive of driveways.

Nonresidential adjacencies.

All nonresidential developments (including multifamily) shall provide a landscape buffer of ten (10) feet when adjacent to land uses other than single-family.

Landscape buffers adjacent to similar land uses shall contain at least one (1) large canopy tree for every forty (40) linear feet or fraction thereof of adjacency.

In addition, one (1) small ornamental tree shall be provided for every forty (40) linear feet or fraction thereof of adjacency.

Residential adjacencies.

All nonresidential developments (including multifamily) shall provide a minimum landscape buffer of twenty (20) feet when adjacent to single-family residential properties.

Landscape buffers adjacent to single-family residential properties shall contain at least one (1) large evergreen canopy tree for every thirty (30) linear feet or fraction thereof of adjacency.

In addition, one (1) small ornamental tree shall be provided for every thirty (30) linear feet or fraction thereof of adjacency.

Enhancements and open space.

Purpose.

Applicability table.

Article 14.04, Part 2, Table 4. Enhancements and Open Space
Development Type	Site Enhancements	Minor Open Space	Signature Open Space	Amenity Center Open Space
Small, Single-Tenants or Pad Sites	X	X
Large and/or Multi-Tenant	X	X	X
Multifamily	X		X	X

Site enhancements.

Applicants shall choose three (3) of the following elements:

Enhanced landscaping: One canopy and one ornamental tree every thirty (30) feet around the perimeter (instead of every forty (40) feet);

Enhanced landscaping: One tree within an island every ten (10) parking spaces (instead of every twelve (12) spaces);

Enhanced streetscape elements (e.g. decorative lampposts, benches, trash receptacles, decorative bollards, etc.);

Buffer berms (providing 3-foot high berms along the street frontage);

Shade structure for outdoor seating areas;

Foundation plantings along seventy-five percent (75%) of the building's primary facade;

Public art (e.g. obelisks, sculptures, murals, statues, clock towers, water fountains, etc.);

Other - A developer may propose an unlisted landscape element if it meets the spirit and intent of the ordinance.

Minor open space (MOS).

Applicants shall choose three (3) of the following elements:

Min. 5' wide pathway connecting elements within the open space;

Shade trees spaced in a manner to provide shade to the open space;

Seating areas (benches, natural seating, tables and chairs, etc.);

Play areas (play structures, sport courts, exercise equipment, etc.);

Shade structures (pavilions, trellis, cabanas, overhead building extensions, etc.);

Patio/plaza/synthetic turf space for gathering area;

Jogging trails or connections into the trail system;

Entry monumentation (columns, plaques, signage, art, etc.);

Sculpture and/or decorative fountains;

Decorative fencing;

Pollinator gardens or raised planter beds;

Other - A developer may propose an unlisted landscape element if it meets the spirit and intent of the ordinance.

Signature open space (SOS).

A decorative pathway with enhanced pavement traversing the open space with adequate illumination;

Patio/plaza/synthetic turf space of adequate size for mass gathering space;

Signature tree;

Furniture and monuments, such as benches, low masonry seating walls, trash receptacles, and education plaques;

Overlook (in association with retention/detention ponds or other comparable situations);

Sculptures, and/or pedestrian entry monuments/gateways;

Water features, excluding required retention/detention ponds;

Shade structures such as pavilions or pergola;

Amenity center open space.

Applicants shall choose 2 major and 3 minor of the following elements:

Major:

Swimming pool (appropriately sized for the development);

Fitness center;

Sports courts or fields (volleyball, baseball, tennis, pickleball, etc.).

Other - A developer may propose an unlisted landscape element if it meets the spirit and intent of the ordinance.

Minor:

Dog park (sufficiently sized with appropriate amenities);

Playground;

Splash pad or tot lot;

Shade structures (gazebo or pavilion);

(v)

Improved picnic areas (with tables, grills, outdoor kitchens, shading);

(vi)

Gathering areas (fire pits, lawn games, putting green, etc.).

(vii)

Other - A developer may propose an unlisted landscape element if it meets the spirit and intent of the ordinance.

(Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19; Ordinance 2024-21 adopted 4/9/2024)

§ 14.04.208 Roadway landscape easements and buffers.

A landscape buffer is an open, landscaped area that is adjacent to the ultimate right-of-way line.

Minimum width of landscape buffers along roadways as shown on the master thoroughfare plan.

6-lane divided roadway (or greater): 40' wide.

4-lane divided roadway: 30' wide.

Adjacent to all other streets: 20' wide.

Major public access drives within commercial centers shall provide a minimum 10' wide landscape buffer (and 5' wide concrete sidewalk) with associated landscaping.

Where utility easements conflict with landscape buffers, the landscape buffers shall be widened to accommodate the required landscaping.

(Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19; Ordinance 2024-21 adopted 4/9/2024)

§ 14.04.209 Tree preservation.

Purpose.

Prohibit the indiscriminate clearing of property;

Protect and increase the value of residential and commercial properties within the city;

Maintain and enhance a positive image for the attraction of new business enterprises to the city;

Protect healthy quality trees and promote the natural ecological environmental and aesthetic qualities of the city; and

Help provide needed shaded areas in order to provide relief from the heat by reducing the ambient temperature.

Construction regulations.

Tree pruning restrictions.

Fill and grading.

The area within the drip line of a protected tree shall not be filled or graded.

Maintenance after development.

Regulations prior to construction.

Tree flagging.

Protective fencing.

Regulations during construction.

The following activities shall be prohibited within the limits of the critical root zone of any protected tree, subject to the requirements of this part:

Material storage.

No materials intended for use in construction or waste materials accumulated due to excavation or demolition shall be placed within the limits of the critical root zone of any protected tree.

Equipment cleaning/liquid disposal.

Tree attachments.

No signs, wires or other attachments, other than those of a protective nature shall be attached to any protected tree.

Vehicular traffic.

Grade changes.

No grade changes (cut or fill) shall be allowed within the limits of the critical root zone of any protected tree unless adequate construction methods are approved by the director.

Impervious paving.

Removal of protective fencing.

Protective fencing may only be removed from the construction site at the time of the installation of additional, permanent landscaping features.

Landscape protection.

Permanent construction methods and standards.

Boring.

Trenching.

Root pruning.

Signage.

It shall be unlawful and prohibited to cut trees or similar clearing of vegetation on public rights-of-way to provide better view of off-premises signs.

(Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19; Ordinance 2024-21 adopted 4/9/2024)

§ 14.04.210 Tree removal.

Permit required.

Fees.

Mitigation.

Article 14.04, Part Two, Table 5. Trees Valuation Schedule for Mitigation
Type 1 100% Value 5:1 Replacement Ratio	Type 2 50% Value 3:1 Replacement Ratio	Type 3 10% Value 1:1 Replacement Ratio
Floodplain trees (regardless of species) All Oaks Pecan	All Ash Trees All Elms All Pines Hickory Black Walnut	Common Hackberry Bois d'Arc Cottonwood Junipers Cedars Mesquites Willows
The type and value of any trees not listed in the chart will be determined by staff based upon industry standards and research.

Trees required to be added to the development per the landscaping requirements in the zoning ordinance or by virtue of deed restrictions shall not be considered or credited as replacement trees.

Enforcement.

No acceptance of public improvements shall be authorized until all fines for violations of this part have been paid to the city.

No certificate of occupancy shall be issued until all fines for violations of the ordinance from which this article derives have been paid to the city.

Tree replacement fees are listed in the master fee schedule and shall apply to all tree mitigation.

Denial.

The director shall deny a tree removal application if it is determined that any of the following conditions exist:

Removal of the tree is not reasonably required in order to conduct anticipated activities or to develop the property; or

A reasonable accommodation can be made to preserve the tree; or

The purpose and intent of this part is not being met by the applicant.

The tree, due to noteworthy species, age, or rarity, warrants extra protection.

Appeals.

Any decision made by the director may be appealed to the planning and zoning commission acting as the tree board. All decisions made by the commission shall be final and binding.

Permit expiration.

Tree survey required.

Tree surveys shall include:

All individual trees which have a DBH of six (6) inches or greater or which are otherwise noteworthy because of species, age, or rarity;

The name and phone number or arborist, licensed surveyor, landscape architect, or other professional who prepared the survey.

Penalties for unauthorized tree removal.

Any person who removes or causes trees to be removed shall be subject to penalties including, but not limited to:

Payment of double the tree removal permit fee, including any other penalties as determined by the master fee chart.

Engage and pay costs for an arborist or landscape architect to determine the value of the trees removed in violation of the zoning ordinance.

All associated permits shall be withheld until tree mitigation has been resolved.

Exceptions.

A tree removal permit and tree mitigation shall not be required under any of the following circumstances:

Residential property.

Damaged/diseased trees.

Public infrastructure.

Utility service interruption.

Existing trees.

Business interests.

The following business ventures shall be exempt from the requirements specified herein as follows:

Landscape nursery.

All licensed plant or tree nurseries shall be exempt from the tree protection and replacement requirements and from the tree removal permit requirements.

Golf course.

Property zoned agricultural.

Property zoned agricultural and being actively used for agricultural purposes shall be exempt from the requirements specified herein.

(Ordinance 2024-21 adopted 4/9/2024)

§ 14.04.301 Screening, generally.

Purpose and intent.

The intent of this section is to ensure the screening of non-residential development and service equipment from roadways, open space corridors, and residential properties.

General specifications.

The requirements set forth herein shall apply to all new development and any existing building or area expansion of over thirty percent (30%).

No portion of a screening wall shall be used as a retaining wall, unless specifically approved by the director of engineering.

Walls shall be equally finished on all sides and constructed in one style using consistent materials.

Contractors shall verify the location of all existing utilities prior to excavation and construction.

No screening wall or fence shall be erected on public right-of-way or in visibility easements.

Constructed with any of the following materials: Surface painted or coated concrete, chainlink, concertina wire, barbed wire, corrugated metal, or fiberglass panels.

Height of screening walls.

Screening adjacent to rights-of-way = Minimum six (6) feet and maximum eight (8) feet.

Screening between incompatible land uses (such as non-residential adjacent to single family) = Minimum eight (8) feet.

Screening of loading docks or doors = Minimum six (6) feet.

Screening of waste and recycling collection areas, including non-residential polycarts and all other service related equipment = Minimum eight (8) feet.

Screening using living plant materials, either with or without an accompanying metal fence, shall be six (6) feet tall at the time of planting.

Materials.

Materials allowed by right for screening purposes.

Stone, rock, brick, or monolithic concrete panels (see section 14.01.115, other zoning ordinance definitions, for the description of “monolithic concrete panels”).

Materials allowed in certain circumstances.

Decorative iron or wrought iron screening walls with masonry columns.

Industrial grade aluminum or steel fencing (e.g. DesignMaster Fencing^(R) or comparable product).

Living screens that may include earthen berms.

Split-face concrete masonry units (CMU).

Cedar board-on-board wooden fence with decorative caps and masonry columns.

Materials prohibited.

Chainlink.

Electrified fencing.

Barbed wire.

Plain wooden fences.

Specifications for masonry screening walls are as follows.

Lintels, bottom row soldier courses with concrete mow strip, and a decorative cap are to be applied to all masonry walls.

Openings along the bottom of the screening wall shall only be wide enough to allow for proper drainage as determined by the engineering design standards.

Specifications for monolithic concrete panel screening walls are as follows.

Walls shall have a maximum column spacing of fourteen (14) feet, unless otherwise approved by the director.

Panels must be a minimum of four (4) inches in thickness with a decorative pattern and color on both sides and be made of a minimum of 4,000 psi concrete.

Specifications for decorative iron, wrought iron commercial fencing, or industrial grade aluminum or steel fencing.

Decorative iron or wrought iron screening walls shall have masonry columns to be spaced no greater than thirty (30) feet on center.

Industrial grade aluminum or steel fencing may be allowed in certain circumstances, as reviewed and approved by the director.

Specifications for living screens.

Specifications for wooden fence screening.

(See section 10.04.305 [section 14.04.305], residential fences)[.]

Ownership and maintenance.

Maintenance easement.

A minimum three (3) foot wide wall maintenance easement (WME) shall be provided at time of platting where screening walls are forecasted or required along the property line.

Ownership and maintenance:

Required screening walls shall be owned by the property owner or HOA and shall be maintained in good condition. Any repairs or replacement shall match the existing adjacent sections.

(Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19)

§ 14.04.302 Screening, residential subdivision walls.

Perimeter walls required with residential subdivisions.

Cul-de-sac adjacency.

Materials exceptions.

Perimeter wall extension required.

Timing.

Individual fences exempt.

(Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19)

§ 14.04.303 Screening, multifamily and non-residential.

Non-residential uses adjacent to single-family zoning districts or uses.

A solid masonry screening wall is required along the adjacency of disparate land uses.

Non-residential uses adjacent to other similar non-residential zoning districts or uses.

No screening wall is required.

Multiple buildings within a commercial development.

Mixed use developments.

With director approval, mixed use developments may be exempt from internal screening between disparate land uses.

(Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19)

§ 14.04.304 Screening requirements for specific situations.

Ground mounted mechanical, plumbing, and electrical equipment.

Exposed conduits, ladders, exhaust valves, utility boxes, and drain spouts shall be a color matching the building, an accent color, or earth-tone color.

Outside equipment, coolers, and/or other mechanical items shall be screened with a category A masonry finishing material matching the primary building.

All new utilities, including any aerial lines, shall be underground.

Roof mounted mechanical, plumbing, and electrical equipment.

Roof mounted equipment shall be screened from view using parapet walls or as approved by the director.

Loading docks, ramps, and spaces.

Screening walls shall be of adequate height to screen loading vehicles and the scope of the operation and activity.

Waste and recycle collection areas (dumpster screening).

Waste disposal collection areas, including non-residential polycarts and all other service related equipment, shall be screened from public view.

New commercial development shall provide space for a minimum of two (2) dumpsters screened with masonry enclosures with the extra dumpster being for recycling containers.

Dumpster enclosures shall be located to provide a minimum of forty (40) feet of clear backing. However, any area designated for backing shall not exceed eighty (80) feet.

Engineered concrete foundations with piers are required for dumpsters, per review and approval by the director of engineering.

Utility substations and tower facilities.

Buildings that include bay doors.

Materials for the main building shall follow the regulations for commercial structures (section 14.04.109).

Bay doors shall not be parallel to or facing any public right-of-way.

Open storage.

All allowed open storage of materials, equipment, or commodities shall be screened in accordance with section 14.03.301(8), open storage - permanent or ongoing of the zoning ordinance.

(Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19)

§ 14.04.305 Residential fences.

General requirements.

It shall be unlawful for any person to construct or repair a fence not in compliance with the regulations contained herein.

Permit fees shall apply as shown on the master fee schedule of the city.

All fence installers are required to be registered with the city.

Once complete, a final inspection is required and must be scheduled by the installer within five business days of completion.

Estate properties greater than one (1) acre in size that front onto a right-of-way of sixty (60) feet or more may install decorative driveway entrances.

Valid government related facilities, including sports facilities may build fences or screening walls to industry standard and utilize alternate materials and methods, with director approval.

Regulations.

Maximum height of residential fences.

Fences shall not be greater than eight (8) feet in height, excluding an allowance for ground clearance and decorative caps.

Materials allowed.

Materials prohibited.

Fences that back or side to other residences.

Fences that back or side to another residence may have either side of the fence face the interior of the lot.

Fences located on corner lots.

On all corner lots, fences shall not be closer than fifteen (15) feet from the face of any curb, unless otherwise approved by the director.

Fences facing rights-of-way (on back, side, or corners).

Fences located between houses that face the street.

Fences in front yards.

Public rights-of way, easements.

No fence shall be erected on public right-of-way or within any drainage easement, unless otherwise authorized by the director.

Within property lines.

Fences shall not encroach upon any property line (front, side, or rear).

Fences adjacent to scenic views.

All fences installed adjacent to a floodplain, creek, or dedicated open space shall be black tubular steel and a minimum of fifty percent (50%) open.

Wooden fence standards.

Vertical posts.

All vertical posts shall be galvanized steel with a minimum two and three-eighths (2-3/8) inch diameter, a minimum CS 20 (.095) thickness, and set in a concrete footing.

Concrete footings.

Concrete footings shall be a minimum of eight (8) inches in diameter.

Spacing of footings.

Allowed materials and colors.

Residential wood material shall be cedar or white wood, stained a natural brown or earth tone color.

Construction.

Private residential fence adjacent to a subdivision perimeter wall.

Required inspections.

Footing inspection.

The footing inspection must be completed prior to pouring concrete.

Final inspection.

A final inspection is required and must be scheduled within one (1) week (five (5) business days) of completion.

Exceptions.

Materials.

Interior fences.

Gate embellishments.

Decorative gate embellishments are allowed; however, they shall not exceed the height of the fence by more than two (2) feet.

Maintenance.

All fences shall be perpetually maintained, repaired, or replaced by the owner. Fences not required by a city ordinance, screening regulation, or other standard shall be either maintained or removed.

It shall be unlawful and subject to citation should a fence display any of the following conditions:

Any fence that leans, falls, becomes unstable, or causes damage to other property.

Fences that are supported by any means other than the fence post.

Missing or loose pickets, broken or missing parts, decayed members.

(Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19)

§ 14.04.401 Parking standards, generally.

Purpose.

To manage parking so that it is convenient, efficient, and supports an active and vibrant retail and employment environment;

To provide flexibility for changes in land uses that have different parking requirements within the district.

To ensure ease of access to parking;

To provide flexibility for the redevelopment of small sites;

To avoid diffused, inefficient, single-purpose reserved parking; and

To avoid adverse parking impacts on residential neighborhoods.

Parking regulations.

Fire lanes shall be provided as required by the adopted fire code of the city, and shall be adequately reinforced to withstand heavy vehicle loads, subject to review and approval by the fire marshal.

All off-street parking areas shall be kept free of litter, trash, debris, display, vehicle repair operations, and advertising uses.

Parking design.

Parking material.

Parking space dimensions.

The minimum dimensions for off-street parking shall be as follows:

Standard parking space: Nine feet by twenty feet (9' x 20').

Parallel parking space: Eight feet by twenty-two feet (8' x 22').

Stacking space: Ten feet by twenty feet (10' x 20').

Drive aisle dimensions.

Refer to the engineering design standards.

Floodplain.

Any and all required parking spaces shall be located outside the floodplain, unless specifically allowed by the director of engineering.

Continuous drive aisles.

When a drive aisle in a parking area exceeds 300 feet in length, off-sets, roundabouts, raised crosswalks, or other acceptable traffic calming features may be required.

Parking space demarcation.

No individual business shall designate parking spaces as “reserved” for their business.

Dead-end parking.

Dead-end parking rows are generally prohibited; although alternate designs plans with minor modifications may be approved by the director.

Cross access required.

ADA ramps.

Ramps shall be in accordance to the adopted regulations of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Revisions to location or number of spaces.

At no time after initial approval of the parking area layout may changes be made to the location or number of provided spaces, unless approved by the director.

Decorative paving.

Decorative paving (integral color stained concrete with the option to be stamped or scored in patterns) shall be provided as follows:

On-site pedestrian cross-walks, especially those sidewalks intended for ADA use.

At the store front entrances of tenant suites.

Drive-thrus or drop-off areas.

Trail crossings.

Decorative paving (integral color stained concrete that is stamped or scored in patterns) shall be provided as follows:

At the entrance of each commercial site when ingress/egress is from a right-of-way in order to provide a sense of “welcome” into the site.

At major intersections of one-site drive aisles.

At major right-of-way intersections (collectors or arterials) and entrances for residential developments from collectors and arterials.

Parking access from a public street - all districts.

All parking space configuration, location, arrangement, size, and circulation in all districts shall be constructed according to this section.

Entrances to developments.

Minimizing traffic congestion.

The determination of additional right-of-way or paving requirements shall be made at the time the final site plan is approved.

Any additional right-of-way required by the city shall be dedicated to the city with the cost of engineering design, materials, and installation borne entirely by the developer.

No alley access.

Vehicular access to nonresidential uses shall not be permitted from alleys serving residential areas.

“Head-in” or “back-in” parking restrictions.

(Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19)

§ 14.04.402 Off-street parking standards - single-family detached residential districts.

Parking to be located on lot.

Required off-street parking shall be provided on the same lot as the use it is to serve.

Lots fronting rights-of-way 60 feet wide or greater.

Concrete parking standard exception.

Heavy load vehicles prohibited.

(Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19)

§ 14.04.403 Off-street parking standards - single-family attached residential districts (townhomes, duplexes).

Each single-family attached unit shall provide a minimum of two (2) enclosed parking spaces and one-half additional space for overflow and visitors.

(Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19)

§ 14.04.404 Off-street parking standards - non-residential and multifamily districts.

Lighting provided in parking lots.

Emergency access.

For safety and firefighting purposes, free access through to adjacent nonresidential parking areas shall be provided in accordance with the following:

Location.

Dimension.

Vertical clearance.

On-street parking adjacent to multifamily development.

When a public roadway bisects a multifamily residential development, no on-street parking shall be allowed unless the following conditions apply:

The planned development district regulations specifically call out on-street parking as part of the required parking.

The public roadway is designed for on-street parking and is of sufficient right-of-way width to accommodate parking and travel lanes, as determined by the director of engineering.

The on-street parking includes landscaped bump-outs a minimum of every three (3) parking spaces.

Sufficient spaces for visitor parking are provided on site.

The director has approved the overall parking plan.

(Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19)

§ 14.04.405 Parking requirements per land use.

Intent of minimum parking requirements.

Computation of parking spaces.

In computing the number of parking spaces required for any building or development, the following rules shall govern:

The term “floor area” means the gross floor area of the specific use.

Where fractional spaces result, the parking spaces required shall be constructed to be the next higher whole number.

The parking space requirement for a use not specifically mentioned herein shall be the same as required for a use of similar nature, subject to review and approval by the director.

Parking reduction.

Penalty for overparking.

Off-street parking.

The following off-street parking ratios apply:

Article 14.04, Part Four, Table 1 Minimum Required Parking Ratios
Land Use	Parking Ratio
Child care center	1 space for every 10 students + adequate stacking spaces for drop off
Hotel	1 space per room plus 1 space for every 300 square feet of shared indoor space
Industrial uses	1 space per 1,000 square feet of floor area
Office, retail, commercial uses	1 space per 250 square feet of floor area.
Restaurant uses, freestanding site	1 space per 100 square feet of floor area
Shopping center with various uses, including restaurants	1 space per 250 square feet of floor area.
Single-family detached	2 enclosed spaces + 2 additional spaces per unit
Single-family attached (townhome, duplex)	2 enclosed spaces + 0.5 additional spaces per unit
Multifamily
Studio unit	1.5 spaces per unit
One-bedroom unit	1.5 spaces per unit
Two-bedroom unit	2.0 spaces per unit
Three or more bedroom unit	2.5 spaces per unit
Overall parking within multifamily	1.8 spaces per total units

(Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19)

§ 14.04.407 Stacking standards.

Intent.

Minimum size.

Location of stacking lane.

Stacking lanes shall be located at the side or rear of buildings and should be designed to prevent spill-over traffic into fire lanes or mutual access drives.

Minimum number of stacking spaces.

Distinctive stacking markings.

All stacking spaces shall be marked with stamped or stained concrete to differentiate the spaces from drive aisles or parking spaces.

Escape lane.

(Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19)

§ 14.04.408 Bicycle parking.

Bicycle parking is required in non-residential districts in order to encourage the use of bicycles by providing convenient and secure places to park bicycles.

Bicycle parking per vehicle parking spaces.

Bicycle parking location.

Bicycle parking to be included on site plans.

Site plans shall include the location of all proposed bike racks, which are subject to the streetscape architectural standards of the zoning ordinance.

(Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19)

§ 14.04.501 Lighting administration.

Purpose and intent.

The purpose of this section is to:

Provide adequate lighting in public spaces to ensure safety.

Reduce the problems created by improperly designed and installed outdoor lighting.

Eliminate problems of glare on operators of motor vehicles, pedestrians, and land uses.

Minimize light trespass and light pollution.

Reduce energy and financial costs of outdoor lighting by establishing regulations that limit the area onto which certain kinds of outdoor lighting fixtures may illuminate.

Preserve the night sky as a natural resource and people’s enjoyment of looking at the sky and stars.

Enforcement.

The director of development services or his designee is hereby empowered and directed to administer and enforce the provisions of this section relating to outdoor lighting.

Applicability.

New uses, buildings and additions.

Nonconforming use change.

Prior to code adoption.

Fixture abandonment or damage.

(Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19)

§ 14.04.502 General requirements.

The following standards shall apply to all exterior lighting except public street lighting and other lighting that is specifically exempted by this section.

Illumination levels.

Multifamily residential uses should average no more than three (3) footcandles, with a maximum of ten (10) footcandles.

Non-residential uses, including parking lots, should average no more than six (6) footcandles, with a maximum of fifteen (15) footcandles.

Lighting under canopies (such as service stations) and car dealerships shall not exceed forty (40) footcandles. The remainder of the property shall comply with non-residential standards, above.

Each new development shall adequately illuminate all public parking, site entrances, and pedestrian areas, including perimeter sidewalks at all times, even if the primary use is a day-time only use.

Spill-over.

Zero (0) footcandle for single-family residential attached and single-family detached districts.

Three (3) footcandles for multifamily, commercial, agricultural, and industrial districts and rights-of-way.

When a dispute arises regarding the district/use of an adjoining property and the allowed spill-over, the director’s decision shall be binding.

Light pole standards.

Height.

Parking lot light poles.

Light sources.

Light sources or luminaries are prohibited in landscaped buffer areas and within required setback yard areas except on pedestrian walkways, hike and bike trails, and at site entrances.

All luminaries and light sources subject to this section shall be maintained and kept in good working order.

Wall lighting may be used to illuminate the pedestrian walkways, entrance areas, and yard areas within thirty (30) feet of the building. No roof lighting shall be used.

All luminaries mounted on walls or on freestanding poles must be shielded and be directed downward.

Lighting within or around commercial windows meant to draw attention to the business is prohibited.

Building facades and architectural features of buildings may be floodlighted or otherwise highlighted when the following conditions are met:

Floodlight fixtures are equipped with shields and are located so as to limit the fixture’s direct light distribution to the facade or feature being illuminated;

The configuration of the floodlight installation shall block all view to the floodlight fixture’s lamp from adjacent properties; and

The maximum luminance of any floodlighted surface does not exceed the footcandles specified in the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America Lighting Handbook for floodlighting surfaces.

All exterior lighting shall be LED.

(Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19)

§ 14.04.503 Temporary outdoor lighting.

(Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19)

§ 14.04.504 Photometric plan.

Exterior lighting plan.

Plans indicating the location of the exterior lighting on the premises, and the type of illuminating devices, fixtures, lamps, supports, reflectors, and other devices;

Preparation of the photometric plan.

Additional submission.

(Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19)

§ 14.04.505 Prohibited lighting.

The following are prohibited within the city:

Design of lighting.

“Cobra head” type lighting fixtures that are not shielded and having dished or “drop” lenses or refractors which house light sources other than incandescent light sources.

Unshielded light sources, including bare bulbs above fifteen (15) watts.

“Acorn” lighting.

Decorative entrance lights mounted on a wall adjacent to doorways may be allowed by the director in spite of not meeting the design requirements listed herein.

Moving or flashing lighting.

Flickering or flashing lights.

Searchlights.

Types of lighting.

Exposed neon lighting, except for open/closed signs hanging inside a buildings door or window.