Coppell City Zoning Code
ARTICLE 8
- "A" AGRICULTURAL
General purpose and description - This district is intended to provide a location for land situated on the fringe of an urban area and used for agricultural purposes, but then may become an urban area in the future. Generally, agricultural districts, will be near development; therefore, the agricultural activities conducted in the agricultural district, should not be detrimental to urban land uses. The types of uses and the area and intensity of use permitted in this district shall encourage and protect agricultural uses until urbanization is warranted and the appropriate change in district classification is made.
(Ord. No. 91500)
Sec. 12-8-0.- Use regulations.
Use regulations: A building or premise shall be used only for the following purposes:
1.
Single-family dwellings on building lots of three acres or more in areas where said dwellings can be adequately served by water wells and septic tanks located on the building lot.
2.
All general and special agricultural, farming, ranching, stables, stock and poultry raising, dairy, and other related uses so long as same do not cause a hazard to health by reason of unsanitary conditions; and not offensive by reason of odors, dust, fumes, noise or vibration; and are not otherwise detrimental to the public welfare; and in no cause shall poultry, fowl or swine be kept nearer than 100 feet from any property line.
3.
Public buildings, including libraries, schools, churches, museums, auditoriums, police and fire stations, and similar public uses or facilities.
4.
Telephone exchange provided no public business and no repair or outside storage facilities are maintained.
5.
Greenhouse, green nursery and general gardening activities.
6.
Riding academy or other equestrian related activities.
7.
Sewage treatment plant. (public operated)
8.
Water treatment plant.
9.
Home occupation.
10.
Such uses as may be permitted under the provisions of special use permits, section 12-30-4.
11.
Oil and gas drilling and extraction.
(Ord. No. 91500; Ord. No. 91500-A-451, § 1, 2-13-07)
Sec. 12-8-1. - Maximum height regulations.
The maximum height regulations will be:
35 feet nor more than two and one-half stories high.
(Ord. No. 91500)
Sec. 12-8-2. - Area regulations.
1.
Minimum size of yards.
(A)
Front yard: 40 feet.
(B)
Side yard: Ten percent of the width of the lot, not to exceed 50 feet.
(C)
Rear yard: 25 feet.
2.
Minimum size of lot:
(A)
Lot area: Three acres.
(B)
Lot width: 200 feet.
(C)
Lot depth: 300 feet.
3.
Minimum dwelling size: 2,400 square feet exclusive of garages, breezeways and porches.
4.
Maximum lot coverage: Ten percent of the total area of the lot may be covered by the combined area of the main buildings and accessory buildings.
(Ord. No. 91500)
Sec. 12-8-3. - Parking regulations.
Two enclosed spaces behind the front yard line. Off-street parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with the requirements for specific uses set forth in article 31. Where lots are adjacent to alley, the enclosed parking area (garage) must be accessed off of the alley only.
(Ord. No. 91500)
Sec. 12-8-4. - Type of exterior construction.
At least 80 percent of the exterior walls of the first floor of all structures shall be of masonry construction (see section 12-42-1) exclusive of doors, windows, and the area above the top plate line. Each story above the first floor of a straight wall structure shall be at least 80 percent masonry exclusive of doors, windows and the area above the top plate line.
(Ord. No. 91500)