1. (1)
   Residential. Construction of a single-family detached or attached dwelling in an improved subdivision; and
2. (2)
   Emergencies. Any emergency activity that is immediately necessary for the protection of life, property, or natural resources.

1. (1)
   Format.

   1. (a)
      Scale. One inch equals 100 feet;
   2. (b)
      Size. 24 x 36 inches;
2. (2)
   Method of Submittal. Electronic PDF file format;
3. (3)
   Locations Identified. The following items shall be accurately depicted on the plan:

   1. (a)
      All existing or proposed buildings, structures, or improvements;
   2. (b)
      All existing front, side, and back setback locations;
   3. (c)
      All proposed modifications to the external configuration of each building, structure, or improvement (including all carports);
   4. (d)
      Open spaces and landscaped areas; and
   5. (e)
      Parking and loading with vehicular and pedestrian circulation.

1. (1)
   Landscaping Plan. Landscaping plan showing trees to be removed or preserved, and new landscaping delineating and annotating canopy, shrub, and ground covering plantings along with any additional buffering requirements per §155.700, Landscaping and Buffering.
2. (2)
   Drainage Plan. Drainage plan showing all detention/retention facilities providing for a 100-year storm and storm sewers or surface drainage providing for a 25-year storm.
3. (3)
   Engineering Plan. Engineering plans for water, sewer, and other utilities, as well as street(s) and parking construction.
4. (4)
   Grading Plan. Grading plan showing the proposed grading of all land-disturbing activities on the site tied to existing grades with cut and fill slopes that shall be no greater than a three to one ratio, except as approved by the City to meet other community or environmental objectives.

1. (1)
   Review and Decision. In determining whether to approve, approve with conditions, or deny a site development plan, the Administrator shall consider the applicable common decision criteria in §155.1102, Common Decision Criteria, and the following: 

   1. (a)
      The proposed development does not exceed the capacity of existing and planned infrastructure and public services including, but limited to, systems for water, sewer, drainage, transportation, solid waste removal, and public safety.
   2. (b)
      The design of the project provides for vehicle and pedestrian accessibility and circulation within, out of, and into the development and appropriate compatibility and buffering between the development, surrounding land uses (existing or planned), and the natural environment.
   3. (c)
      The proposed development protects public health and safety against natural and man-made hazards and nuisances which include, but are not limited to, traffic noise, water pollution, and flooding.
2. (2)
   Affirmative Findings. In order to approve a site development plan, the final decision-making body shall make affirmative findings on all of the applicable decision criteria.

1. (1)
   Construction of Improvements. All improvements reflected on approved site development plans must be constructed at the time of development. 
2. (2)
   Certificate of Occupancy. A Certificate of Occupancy shall not be issued for the subject property unless and until all construction conforms to the approved site development plan and building permits. 

Required Submittal Contents. 

1. (1)
   Site Development Plan. An application for a building permit may be approved concurrently with a site development plan provided that all of the requirements § 155.1103, Site Development Plan. 
2. (2)
   Building Code Requirements.  See Chapter 150, Building Regulations, in City's Code of Ordinances.  
3. (3)
   Other Information Required. The application shall include such other information necessary to determine conformance with, and provide for the enforcement of, this Chapter as required by the Administrator.

1. (1)
   No owner shall use or permit the use of any land, structure or building, or part thereof located in any district until a Certificate of Occupancy and Compliance has been issued by the Administrator.
2. (2)
   A Certificate of Occupancy and Compliance may only be used for the specific land use that has been identified pursuant to its approval. 

1. (1)
   For any land, structure or building occupied principally as a single-family dwelling unless more specifically required elsewhere in this Chapter.
2. (2)
   For residential accessory buildings or structures, but may be included in the Certificate of Occupancy for the principal structure on the same lot, provided that such accessory structures are completed at the same time as, or subsequent to, the principal structure. 

Specific Decision Criteria.  In determining whether to approve, approve with conditions, or deny a temporary use permit, the review bodies shall consider the applicable common decision criteria in §155.1102, Common Decision Criteria, and the following:

1. (1)
   The temporary use is compatible in intensity, appearance, and operation with surrounding land uses in the area, and it does not unduly impair the usefulness, enjoyment, or value of adjacent property due to the generation of excessive noise, dust, smoke, glare, spillover lighting, or other forms of pollution.
2. (2)
   The temporary use does not create any violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Texas Accessibility Standards, or the accessibility standards adopted by the City.
3. (3)
   The temporary use does not endanger or is not materially detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare or injurious to property or improvements in the immediate vicinity of the temporary use.

1. (1)
   The specific use will not create a nuisance or be detrimental to the public welfare of the community; 
2. (2)
   The specific use does not create an unwanted concentration of similar specific uses that is likely to discourage permitted uses by making the vicinity less desirable for them; and
3. (3)
   The specific use conforms to the requirements and intent of this UDC.

1. (1)
   Certificate of Occupancy. Following the approval of a specific use permit the Building Official shall issue Certificate of Occupancy and Compliance, as provided in §155.1105, Certificate of Occupancy and Compliance, and shall ensure that development is undertaken and completed.
2. (2)
   Compliance with Other Requirements. Granting of a specific use permit does not exempt the applicant from complying with the requirements of the City's Building Code or other ordinances.

Application Submission. The proposed amendment must be submitted at least 30 days prior to the meeting at which approval is sought.

Required Submittal Contents. An application for a zoning map amendment (rezoning) shall include all of the following:

1. (1)
   Legal Description. An accurate legal description that extends to the centerline of any abutting rights-of-way;
2. (2)
   Map. A map showing the area included in the proposed zoning map amendment;
3. (3)
   Other Information Required. The application shall include such other information necessary to determine conformance with, and provide for the enforcement of, this Chapter as required by the Administrator including, but not limited to a site plan or other drawings.

1. (1)
   Receive the written recommendation of the Planning Commission and staff regarding the proposed amendment;
2. (2)
   Hold a public hearing prior to taking action on the proposed amendment; and
3. (3)
   By majority vote, approve or deny the amendment, or continue the item to a future meeting.

1. (1)
   Consistency.  Whether and the extent to which the proposed amendment would conflict with any portion of this Chapter or any of Chapter of the City's Code of Ordinances.
2. (2)
   Effect on Natural Environment. Whether and the extent to which the proposed amendment would not result in significantly adverse impacts on the natural environment including, but not limited to, water, air, noise, stormwater management, wildlife, vegetation, wetlands and the natural functioning of the environment.
3. (3)
   Community Need. Whether and the extent to which the proposed amendment addresses a demonstrated community need.
4. (4)
   Adopted Planning Documents. Whether and the extent to which the proposed amendment is compatible with the vision set forth in the City's adopted planning documents.

1. (1)
   Correct spelling or punctuation errors:
2. (2)
   Cross-reference changes (because another area of City Code has been moved or changed);
3. (3)
   Cross-reference errors; and
4. (4)
   Correct other matters herein determined by the City Attorney to be non-substantive and not requiring a public notice requirement per either state law or §155.1005, Public Notice.

1. (1)
   Necessity.  The PUD zone is necessary because the development cannot otherwise take place under the regulations of this Chapter.
2. (2)
   Mix of Housing and Uses. The development contains a variety of housing types, and a mix of employment opportunities or commercial services necessary to achieve a balanced community and beyond what is achievable under the by-right development options in this Chapter. 
3. (3)
   Design Elements. The development makes use of landscaping, buffering, screening, natural and man-made drainage patterns, recreational amenities, circulation, and common open space to achieve an orderly and creative arrangement of all land uses with respect to each other and to the community.
4. (4)
   Integrated Transportation. The development contains a planned and integrated comprehensive transportation system providing for a separation of pedestrian and vehicular traffic, to include facilities such as roadways, bicycle ways and trails, and pedestrian walkways.
5. (5)
   Phasing. The development is phased in a manner which may be accommodated by the timely provision of public utilities, facilities, and services.

1. (1)
   Any variance authorized is required to be entered in writing into the minutes of the Board of Adjustments (BOA) meeting specifically stating the reason(s) for which the variance was approved.
2. (2)
   Not less than two-thirds of the entire membership of the BOA must approve the request.

Decision Criteria. In addition to Table 155.1102-1, Common Decision Criteria, the BOA shall consider if the applicant can show the need for the variance because:
(1)    Strict adherence would cause unnecessary hardship; and
(2)    A physical condition that is peculiar to the land.

1. (1)
   Administrator Decisions. All decisions of the Administrator, pertaining to this Chapter, may be appealed to the Board of Adjustments (BOA). 
2. (2)
   Planning Commission Decisions. All decisions of the Planning Commission, pertaining to this Chapter may be appealed to the City Council.
3. (3)
   Board of Adjustment Decisions. All decisions of the BOA, may be appealed to a court of competent jurisdiction.
4. (4)
   City Council Decisions. All decisions of the City Council pertaining to this Chapter, may be appealed to a court of competent jurisdiction.   

1. (1)
   Only parties in the action shall have standing to bring an appeal. No appeal by a person who is not a party shall be heard.
2. (2)
   A person or entity is a party if it demonstrates:

   1. (a)
      That final action of the City caused it injury;
   2. (b)
      The injury is different in kind or degree from injury to members of the general public; and
   3. (c)
      The injury can be remedied if the appeal is granted.
3. (3)
   The applicant is always a party, and shall not be required to demonstrate injury if:

   1. (a)
      The applicant is appealing an adverse decision or an adverse condition of approval, in which case the applicant is a petitioner; or
   2. (b)
      The applicant's application is the subject of an appeal by another party, in which case the applicant is a respondent.
4. (4)
   Any person or entity that owns property within 300 feet of any parcel line of the parcel that is the subject of the appeal shall not be required to demonstrate injury.

1. (1)
   No new evidence shall be presented to the BOA that was not considered by the decision-maker; and
2. (2)
   No issues shall be reviewed by the BOA that were not described or obviously implied by the notice or request for appeal.