Georgetown City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
CHAPTER 1
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sections
- SECTION 1.01.- SHORT TITLE
- SECTION 1.02. - AUTHORITY
- SECTION 1.03. - APPLICABILITY
- SECTION 1.04. - TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS
- SECTION 1.05. - JURISDICTION
- SECTION 1.06. - DEFINITIONS
- SECTION 1.07. - MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- SECTION 1.08. - COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
- SECTION 1.09. - EFFECTIVE DATE
- SECTION 1.10. - SEVERABILITY
- SECTION 1.11. - UDC DEVELOPMENT MANUAL
- SECTION 1.12. - CITY CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS MANUAL
- SECTION 1.13. - DRAINAGE CRITERIA MANUAL
- SECTION 1.14. - HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGN GUIDELINES
- SECTION 1.15. - TRAFFIC CALMING STANDARDS
- SECTION 1.16. - UTILITY IMPROVEMENT AND EXTENSION POLICY
- SECTION 1.17. - ACCESS MANAGEMENT POLICY
- SECTION 1.18. - MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POLICY
CHAPTER 2
REVIEW AUTHORITY
Sections
- SECTION 2.01.- GENERAL
- SECTION 2.02. - ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS
- SECTION 2.03. - HISTORIC AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION (HARC)
- SECTION 2.04. - ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT (ZBA)
- SECTION 2.05. - PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION (COMMISSION OR P&Z)
- SECTION 2.06. - CITY COUNCIL
- SECTION 2.07. - PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
- SECTION 2.08. - UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE (UDC) ADVISORY COMMITTEE
CHAPTER 3
APPLICATIONS AND PERMITS
Sections
- SECTION 3.01.- GENERAL
- SECTION 3.02.- COMMON REVIEW ELEMENTS
- SECTION 3.03.- PUBLIC HEARING AND NOTICE
- SECTION 3.04.- COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT
- SECTION 3.05.- UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE TEXT AMENDMENT
- SECTION 3.06.- ZONING MAP AMENDMENT—REZONING
- Sec. 3.06.010.- Applicability.
- Sec. 3.06.020. - Review Process.
- Sec. 3.06.030. - Approval Criteria (Rezoning).
- Sec. 3.06.040. - Approval Criteria (Planned Unit Development).
- Sec. 3.06.050. - Approval Criteria (Overlay Districts)—Reserved.
- Sec. 3.06.060. - Approval Criteria (Historic Overlay Districts).
- Sec. 3.06.070. - Approval Criteria (Historic Landmark Designation).
- Sec. 3.06.080. - Interim Control During Historic Landmark or Historic Overlay District Consideration.
- SECTION 3.07.- SPECIAL USE PERMIT
- SECTION 3.08.- SUBDIVISION OF LAND
- Sec. 3.08.010.- Plat Required.
- Sec. 3.08.020. - Exemptions from Required Plat.
- Sec. 3.08.030. - Certification Regarding Compliance with Plat Requirements.
- Sec. 3.08.040. - Plat Types.
- Sec. 3.08.050. - Submission Requirements.
- Sec. 3.08.060. - Staff Review.
- Sec. 3.08.070. - Preliminary Plats.
- Sec. 3.08.080. - Recording Plats.
- Sec. 3.08.090. - Extension of Approved Subdivision Plats.
- Sec. 3.08.100. - Construction Plans.
- SECTION 3.09.- SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN[1]
- Sec. 3.09.010.- Applicability.
- Sec. 3.09.020. - Review Process.
- Sec. 3.09.030. - Criteria for Approval.
- Sec. 3.09.040. - Components of a Site Development Plan.
- Sec. 3.09.050. - Site Development Plan Area of Development.
- Sec. 3.09.060. - Site Development Plan Phasing.
- Sec. 3.09.070. - Minor Site Development Plan.
- Sec. 3.09.080. - Revisions to Approved Site Development Plans.
- Sec. 3.09.090. - Expiration.
- SECTION 3.10.- ZONING VERIFICATION LETTER[2]
- SECTION 3.11.- TEMPORARY USE PERMIT
- SECTION 3.12.- MASTER SIGN PLAN
- SECTION 3.13.- CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS[3]
- Sec. 3.13.010.- Applicability.
- Sec. 3.13.020. - Certificate of Appropriateness—Administrative Approval.
- Sec. 3.13.030. - Certificate of Appropriateness—HARC Approval.
- Sec. 3.13.040. - Relocation, Removal or Demolition Prior To Approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness.
- Sec. 3.13.050. - Certificate and Compliance Inspections.
- Sec. 3.13.060. - Limits on Resubmission.
- Sec. 3.13.070. - Expiration.
- Sec. 3.13.080. - Appeals.
- SECTION 3.14.- APPEAL OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE DECISION—ZONING REGULATIONS[4]
- SECTION 3.15.- ZONING VARIANCE AND SPECIAL EXCEPTION[5]
- SECTION 3.16.- ADMINISTRATIVE EXCEPTION
- SECTION 3.17.- STORMWATER PERMIT
- SECTION 3.18.- SIGN PERMIT
- SECTION 3.19.- DRIVEWAY ACCESS PERMIT[6]
- SECTION 3.20.- DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
- SECTION 3.21.- LICENSE TO ENCROACH
- SECTION 3.22.- SUBDIVISION VARIANCE[7]
- SECTION 3.23.- TREE REMOVAL PERMIT[8]
- SECTION 3.24.- HERITAGE TREE PRUNING PERMIT
- SECTION 3.25.- ANNEXATION[9]
- SECTION 3.26.- REQUEST FOR CREATION OF A MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT (MUD), WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (WCID) OR FRESH WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT (FWSD)
- SECTION 3.27.- COURTHOUSE VIEW WAIVER
CHAPTER 4
ZONING DISTRICTS
Sections
- SECTION 4.01.- ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS
- SECTION 4.02. - OFFICIAL ZONING MAP
- SECTION 4.03. - NEWLY ANNEXED TERRITORY
- SECTION 4.04. - ZONING DISTRICT PURPOSE STATEMENTS
- SECTION 4.05. - SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT TYPES
- SECTION 4.06. - PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
- SECTION 4.07. - SPECIAL AREA PLAN OVERLAY DISTRICT
- SECTION 4.08. - HISTORIC OVERLAY DISTRICTS[1]
- Sec. 4.08.010. - Designation of a Historic Overlay District.
- Sec. 4.08.020. - Historic Overlay Districts Established.
- Sec. 4.08.030. - Certificate of Appropriateness Required.
- Sec. 4.08.040. - Applicability of Historic Overlay District Standards.
- Sec. 4.08.050. - General Guidelines Applicable to All Historic Overlay Districts.
- Sec. 4.08.060. - Demolition by Neglect.
- Sec. 4.08.070. - Standards Specific to the Downtown Overlay District.
- Sec. 4.08.080. - Standards Specific to the Old Town Overlay District.
- Sec. 4.08.090. - Standards Specific to Designated Historic Districts.
- Sec. 4.08.100. - Standards Specific to Historic Landmark Designation.
- SECTION 4.09. - MIXED USE DISTRICT[2]
- Sec. 4.09.010. - Intent.
- Sec. 4.09.020. - General Provisions.
- Sec. 4.09.030. - Organizing Framework.
- Sec. 4.09.040. - The REGULATING PLAN.
- Sec. 4.09.050. - SUB-DISTRICT Standards.
- Sec. 4.09.060. - Streets and Blocks.
- Sec. 4.09.070. - Parking.
- Sec. 4.09.080. - Architectural Requirements.
- Sec. 4.09.090. - Landscaping.
- Sec. 4.09.100. - Signage and Graphics.
- SECTION 4.10. - COURTHOUSE VIEW PROTECTION OVERLAY DISTRICT[3]
- SECTION 4.11. - GATEWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT[4]
CHAPTER 5
ZONING USE REGULATIONS
Sections
- SECTION 5.01.- ZONING USES
- SECTION 5.02. - RESIDENTIAL USES
- SECTION 5.03. - CIVIC USES
- SECTION 5.04. - COMMERCIAL USES
- SECTION 5.05. - TRANSPORTATION AND UTILITY USES
- SECTION 5.06. - INDUSTRIAL USES
- SECTION 5.07. - AGRICULTURAL USES
- SECTION 5.08. - TEMPORARY USES
- SECTION 5.09. - OUTDOOR DISPLAY AND STORAGE
- SECTION 5.10. - WIRELESS TRANSMISSION FACILITIES
- Sec. 5.10.010. - Locational Regulations.
- Sec. 5.10.020. - Mounting Standards.
- Sec. 5.10.030. - Collocation.
- Sec. 5.10.040. - Setback Requirements.
- Sec. 5.10.050. - Fencing Requirements.
- Sec. 5.10.060. - Maintenance and Inspection.
- Sec. 5.10.070. - Radio Frequency Standards.
- Sec. 5.10.080. - Specific Development Standards.
- Sec. 5.10.090. - Submittal Requirements.
- Sec. 5.10.100. - Notice Requirements.
- Sec. 5.10.110. - Permitted Hours for Construction.
- Sec. 5.10.120. - Permit Limitations.
- Sec. 5.10.130. - Effective Date and Effect on Pre-Existing and Permitted WTFs.
CHAPTER 6
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Sections
- SECTION 6.01.- GENERAL
- SECTION 6.02. - DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
- Sec. 6.02.010. - General.
- Sec. 6.02.020. - AG—Agriculture District.
- Sec. 6.02.030. - RE—Residential Estate District.
- Sec. 6.02.040. - RL—Residential Low Density District.
- Sec. 6.02.050. - RS—Residential Single-Family District.
- Sec. 6.02.060. - TF—Two-Family District.
- Sec. 6.02.070. - TH—Townhouse District.
- Sec. 6.02.080. - MF-1—Low Density Multifamily District.
- Sec. 6.02.090. - MF-2—High Density Multifamily District.
- Sec. 6.02.100. - MH—Manufactured Housing District.
- SECTION 6.03. - MIXED USE
- SECTION 6.04. - DIMENSIONAL INTERPRETATIONS AND EXCEPTIONS
- SECTION 6.05. - ACCESSORY STRUCTURES, GARAGES AND CARPORTS
- SECTION 6.06. - COMMON AMENITY AREA
- SECTION 6.07. - SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT TYPES
CHAPTER 7
NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Sections
- SECTION 7.01.- GENERAL
- SECTION 7.02. - DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
- SECTION 7.03. - BUILDING DESIGN STANDARDS
- Sec. 7.03.010. - General.
- Sec. 7.03.020. - Structures Exempt from Building Design Standards.
- Sec. 7.03.030. - Foundation Requirements.
- Sec. 7.03.040. - Building Elements.
- Sec. 7.03.050. - Building Articulation and Architectural Features.
- Sec. 7.03.060. - Architectural Compatibility.
- Sec. 7.03.070. - Alternative Building Design.
- SECTION 7.04. - LIGHTING STANDARDS
CHAPTER 8
TREE PRESERVATION, LANDSCAPING AND FENCING
Sections
- SECTION 8.01.- GENERAL
- SECTION 8.02. - TREE PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION
- SECTION 8.03. - RESIDENTIAL LANDSCAPING
- SECTION 8.04. - NON-RESIDENTIAL LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS
- SECTION 8.05. - REVIEW AND APPROVAL PROCESS
- SECTION 8.06. - PLANT SELECTION, INSTALLATION, AND MAINTENANCE
- SECTION 8.07. - FENCE STANDARDS
- Sec. 8.07.010. - Purpose.
- Sec. 8.07.020. - Permit Required.
- Sec. 8.07.030. - General Requirements.
- Sec. 8.07.040. - Residential Fences.
- Sec. 8.07.050. - Apartment Fences.
- Sec. 8.07.060. - Residential Boundary Walls.
- Sec. 8.07.070. - Non-Residential Fences.
- Sec. 8.07.080. - Alternative Fences.
- Sec. 8.07.090. - Fences Required by Particular Zoning Uses.
CHAPTER 9
OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
Sections
- SECTION 9.01.- GENERAL
- SECTION 9.02. - PARKING REQUIREMENTS
- SECTION 9.03. - PARKING SPACE AND PARKING LOT DESIGN
- SECTION 9.04. - VEHICLE STACKING AREAS
- SECTION 9.05. - OFF-STREET LOADING
- SECTION 9.06. - ALTERNATIVE PARKING PLANS
CHAPTER 10
SIGN STANDARDS
Sections
- SECTION 10.01.- GENERAL
- Sec. 10.01.010. - Authority.
- Sec. 10.01.020. - Purpose and Objectives.
- Sec. 10.01.030. - Applicability and Effect.
- Sec. 10.01.040. - Jurisdiction and Applicable Regulations in Extraterritorial Jurisdiction.
- Sec. 10.01.050. - Master Sign Plan.
- Sec. 10.01.060. - Nonconforming Sign Standards.
- Sec. 10.01.070. - Variances.
- Sec. 10.01.080. - Abandoned and Unsafe Signs.
- Sec. 10.01.090. - Alternative Sign Plan.
- SECTION 10.02. - SUMMARY OF PERMITTED SIGNS
- SECTION 10.03. - SIGNS EXEMPT FROM REGULATIONS
- SECTION 10.04. - TYPES OF SIGNS PROHIBITED UNDER THIS CODE
- SECTION 10.05. - SIGN LIGHTING STANDARDS
- SECTION 10.06. - SIGN DESIGN AND AREA REGULATIONS
- SECTION 10.07. - TEMPORARY SIGNS
- SECTION 10.08. - HOMEBUILDER WAYFINDING SIGNS
- SECTION 10.09. - PENALTY
CHAPTER 11
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Sections
- SECTION 11.01.- PURPOSE
- SECTION 11.02. - IMPERVIOUS COVER
- SECTION 11.03. - POLLUTANT ATTENUATION PLANS
- SECTION 11.04. - STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
- SECTION 11.06. - CONSERVATION SUBDIVISIONS
- Sec. 11.06.010. - Applicability.
- Sec. 11.06.020. - Application Requirements.
- Sec. 11.06.030. - Conservation Open Space.
- Sec. 11.06.040. - Impervious Cover.
- Sec. 11.06.050. - Stormwater Management.
- Sec. 11.06.060. - Geometric and Pavement Standards.
- Sec. 11.06.070. - Conservation Lot Development Standards.
- SECTION 11.07. - WATER QUALITY REGULATIONS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED OVER THE EDWARDS AQUIFER RECHARGE ZONE[1]
- Sec. 11.07.010. - Applicability.
- Sec. 11.07.020. - Definitions.
- Sec. 11.07.030. - Spring Buffer and Stream Buffer Protection.
- Sec. 11.07.040. - Water Quality Best Management Practices.
- Sec. 11.07.050. - Geologic Assessment.
- Sec. 11.07.060. - Acknowledgement Form.
- Sec. 11.07.070. - Water Quality Management Plan.
- Sec. 11.07.080. - Williamson County Conservation Foundation Adaptive Management Working Group.
CHAPTER 12
PEDESTRIAN AND VEHICLE CIRCULATION
Sections
- SECTION 12.01.- GENERAL
- SECTION 12.02. - COMPREHENSIVE PLAN THOROUGHFARES
- SECTION 12.03. - LOCAL AND NEIGHBORHOOD STREETS
- SECTION 12.04. - ALTERNATIVE STREETS
- SECTION 12.05. - SUBDIVISION AND STREET DESIGN
- SECTION 12.06. - DESIGN AND TECHNICAL STANDARDS
- SECTION 12.07. - PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE MOBILITY
- SECTION 12.08. - DRIVEWAY STANDARDS
- SECTION 12.09. - TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS
CHAPTER 13
INFRASTRUCTURE AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
Sections
- SECTION 13.01.- GENERAL
- SECTION 13.02. - PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT REQUIREMENTS
- SECTION 13.03. - UTILITY EASEMENTS
- SECTION 13.04. - PUBLIC WATER STANDARDS
- SECTION 13.05. - PUBLIC WASTEWATER STANDARDS
- SECTION 13.06. - ELECTRIC AND COMMUNICATION STANDARDS
- SECTION 13.07. - MASTER PLAN INFRASTRUCTURE
- SECTION 13.08. - PARKLAND[2]
- SECTION 13.09. - SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT GUARANTEE
- SECTION 13.10. - CREATION OF SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICTS[3]
CHAPTER 14
NONCONFORMITIES
Sections
- SECTION 14.01.- GENERAL
- Sec. 14.01.010. - Purpose.
- Sec. 14.01.020. - Authority.
- Sec. 14.01.030. - Applicability.
- Sec. 14.01.040. - Nonconforming Status.
- Sec. 14.01.050. - Exemptions.
- Sec. 14.01.060. - Abandonment of a Nonconforming Situation.
- Sec. 14.01.070. - Variance Not Precluded.
- Sec. 14.01.080. - Termination of Nonconforming Situation.
- SECTION 14.02. - NONCONFORMING USES
- Sec. 14.02.010. - Nonconforming Uses Generally.
- Sec. 14.02.020. - Elimination of Nonconforming Use Status.
- Sec. 14.02.030. - Change of Use.
- Sec. 14.02.040. - Abandonment of Nonconforming Use.
- Sec. 14.02.050. - Expansion of a Nonconforming Use.
- Sec. 14.02.060. - Destruction or Damage of Structure Housing Nonconforming Use.
- Sec. 14.02.070. - Nonconforming Telecommunications Towers.
- SECTION 14.03. - NONCONFORMING LOTS
- SECTION 14.04. - NONCONFORMING STRUCTURES
- Sec. 14.04.010. - Nonconforming Structures Generally.
- Sec. 14.04.020. - Elimination of Nonconforming Structure Status.
- Sec. 14.04.030. - Repair and Maintenance.
- Sec. 14.04.040. - Unsafe Situations.
- Sec. 14.04.050. - Abandonment of a Nonconforming Structure.
- Sec. 14.04.060. - Interior Alterations to a Nonconforming Structure.
- Sec. 14.04.070. - Movement of a Nonconforming Structure.
- Sec. 14.04.080. - Expansion of a Nonconforming Structure.
- Sec. 14.04.090. - Destruction or Damage of a Nonconforming Structure.
- SECTION 14.05. - NONCONFORMING SITES
- Sec. 14.05.010. - Nonconforming Sites Generally.
- Sec. 14.05.020. - Elimination of Nonconforming Site Status.
- Sec. 14.05.030. - Repair and Maintenance.
- Sec. 14.05.040. - Change in Tenant of a Legal Nonconforming Site.
- Sec. 14.05.050. - Abandonment of a Nonconforming Site.
- Sec. 14.05.060. - Process for Review of Required Improvements.
- Sec. 14.05.070. - Postponement of Required Improvements.
- Sec. 14.05.080. - Expansion of a Nonconforming Site.
- SECTION 14.06. - NONCONFORMING SIGNS
- Sec. 14.06.010. - Nonconforming Signs Generally.
- Sec. 14.06.020. - Elimination of Nonconforming Sign Status.
- Sec. 14.06.030. - Repair and Maintenance.
- Sec. 14.06.040. - Abandonment of a Nonconforming Sign.
- Sec. 14.06.050. - Alterations to a Nonconforming Sign.
- Sec. 14.06.060. - Destruction or Damage of a Nonconforming Sign.
- Sec. 14.06.070. - Immediate Termination of Nonconforming Signs.
CHAPTER 15
ENFORCEMENT
Sections
- SECTION 15.01.- ADMINISTRATION
- SECTION 15.02. - COMPLIANCE REQUIRED
- SECTION 15.03. - ENFORCEMENT
CHAPTER 16
DEFINITIONS
Sections
- SECTION 16.01.- GENERAL
- SECTION 16.02. - DEFINITIONS