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Garland City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 15

PUBLIC UTILITY SUBSTATIONS

9-15-1: REQUIREMENTS:

Public utility substations shall not be allowed as a permitted or conditional use in any zone within the city except in the manufacturing zone (M1). All public utility substations shall be allowed as a conditional use only, in the manufacturing zone (M1). (See chapters 9 and 16 of this title.) All public utility substations shall meet the requirements of this chapter. All other chapters of this title are hereby amended to be consistent with this chapter. (Ord. 13-05, 3-13-2013)

9-15-2: LOT AREA:

Each public utility substation shall be located on a lot not less than ten thousand (10,000) square feet in area. See section 9-15-6 of this chapter. (Ord. 13-05, 3-13-2013)

9-15-3: YARDS:

Each public utility substation shall be fenced or housed and shall be provided with a yard on each of the four (4) sides, or all sides, if less than or more than four (4) sides, not less than five feet (5') in width, except that for such substations located on lots fronting on a street abutted by one or more residential lots, the front, side and rear yards shall equal those required for a single-family residence in the R1 zone. (Ord. 13-05, 3-13-2013)

9-15-4: STREET ACCESS:

Each public utility substation shall be located on a lot which has adequate access from a street, alley or easement. (Ord. 13-05, 3-13-2013)

9-15-5: LOCATION TO BE APPROVED:

The location of public utility substations shall be approved by the city council after receiving the recommendations of the planning commission. (Ord. 13-05, 3-13-2013)

9-15-6: CONDITIONAL USE:

All public utility substations shall be permitted only after the issuance of an approved conditional use permit for such substation, in accordance with the provisions of chapters 9 and 16 of this title. (Ord. 13-05, 3-13-2013)

9-15-7: EFFECTIVE DATE:

The provisions of this chapter shall take effect upon passage, signature of the mayor and after being posted or published as required by law. (Ord. 13-05, 3-13-2013)