Glen Rose City Zoning Code

1. Establishment of districts. For the purpose of this article, the city is hereby divided into 15 zoning districts as follows:
   
   

   Abbreviation	Title
   R-1	Single-Family Residential District
   R-2	Single- and Two-Family Residential District
   R-2m	Single- and Two- to Four-Family Residential District; Cabin & Condominium configurations allowable.
   R-3	Single-, Two- to Four-, and Manufactured Home Residential District
   R-4	Multifamily Residential District
   MH	Manufactured Home District
   B-1	Restricted Commercial District
   B-2	General Commercial District
   B-3	Central Business District
   I	Industrial District
   FP	Floodplain District
   H	Historic District
   PD	Planned Development District
   PF	Public Facilities
   P&R	Parks & Recreation District

2. Newly annexed territory. When property is being annexed into the city, the party initiating annexation shall request a zoning designation for said property. Said request shall be subject to the procedures found in Sect. 14.02.152 of the City’s Code of Ordinances except that the city council may not take final action on the zoning request until after the annexation proceedings have been completed.
3. General compliance with district regulations. The regulations established by this article within each zoning district shall be minimum regulations and shall apply uniformly to each class and kind of structure or land, and in accordance with the following:
   1. Conformity with district required. No building, structure or land shall hereafter be used or occupied, and no building or structure or part thereof shall hereafter be erected, reconstructed, enlarged or structurally altered except in conformity with all of the regulations herein specified for the zoning district in which it is located.
   2. Height and lot coverage to conform with district regulations. No building or other structure shall hereafter be erected, reconstructed, enlarged or structurally altered to exceed the height or to occupy a greater percentage of the lot area which is prescribed for the district in which it is located.
   3. Height and area exceptions. The regulations contained herein relating to the height of buildings or structures and the size of yards and other open spaces shall be subject to the following exceptions:
      1. Chimneys, noncommercial television receiving antennas and satellite dishes as part of a residential development or use are hereby exempted from the height regulations as established herein.
      2. Church steeples or spires, belfries, cupolas, cooling towers, tanks, water towers, microwave radio and television relay or broadcasting towers, masts or aerials and necessary mechanical appurtenances are hereby excepted from the height regulations as established herein; provided, a specific use permit or variance is granted when the maximum height allowed in the zoning district is exceeded.
      3. When a lot has an area less than the minimum number of square feet, lot width or lot depth as required for the district in which it is located, and was of record as such at the time of the passage of this article, the lot may be continued to be occupied or used and nothing herein shall prohibit the erection of a single-family dwelling. However, no building or structure shall be erected, reconstructed, enlarged or structurally altered on the nonconforming lot unless a variance has been granted to do so.
      4. An open, uncovered porch or paved terrace may project into a required front, back or side yard setback for a distance of not more than 10 feet, but shall not be interpreted to include or permit fixed canopies.
   4. Yards to conform with district regulations. No building or other structure shall have narrower or smaller rear yards, front yards, side yards or other open spaces than herein required or in any other manner be contrary to the provisions of these regulations unless existing at the time of passage of this article, in which case they shall not be further reduced in size without a variance.
   5. No yard or other integral component required for any building shall be counted twice. No part of a yard or other open space, off-street parking or loading space required in connection with any building for the purpose of complying with these zoning regulations shall be included as a part of a yard, open space, off-street parking or loading space similarly required for any other building.
   6. Visibility at intersections required. On a corner lot, nothing shall be erected, placed, planted or allowed to grow in such a manner as materially to impede vision between a height of 2-1/2 feet to 10 feet above ground level measured from 30 feet from the corner intersection.
   7. Access to structures. Every building hereafter erected or moved shall be on a lot adjacent to a public street, or with access to an approved private street; and all structures shall be so located on lots as to provide safe and convenient access for servicing, fire protection and required off-street parking.
   8. Refuse containers prohibited in front or side yard of business. Refuse containers or dumpsters shall not be located in the front or side yard of any business establishment or property zoned for commercial or industrial use. This restriction shall not apply in cases where compliance would cause the containers to be inaccessible to refuse collection vehicles. For the purposes of this restriction, the city administrator shall determine after reasonable investigation whether the container is so accessible or not.
   9. Number of dwellings per lot restricted. No more than one dwelling shall be permitted on any lot of record which is zoned as an R-1 district and on any lot in the MH district subdivided for a single manufactured home. Single dwelling and duplex cabins, triplex and fourplex cabins are allowed in the R-2m District. R-4 and B-1 Districts may have multiple dwellings of any configuration.
4. Schedule of district regulations.
   1. Regulations. The following table of district regulations is hereby adopted and shall be considered as part of each applicable zoning district regulation as hereafter described in this article:
      
      Schedule of District Regulations

      Area Regulations	R-1	R-2	R-2m	R-3	R-4	MH	B-1	B-2	B-3	I	P&R
      Minimum lot area (sq. ft.)	6,600	(A) (H)	(A) (H)	(B) (H)	(B) (H)	(C)	3,000	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
      Minimum lot width (ft.)	60	60	60	60	50	40* 60**	25	25	N/A	N/A	25
      Minimum lot depth (ft.)	110	110	110	110	120	75* 100**	120	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
      Minimum front yard setback (ft.)	25	25	25	25	25	25* 25**	(D)	(D)	N/A	20	(D)
      Minimum front yard setback - Major street (ft.)	35	35	35	35	35	25* 25**	(D)	(D)	N/A	N/A	(D)
      Minimum side yard setback (ft.)	7	7	7	7	7	6* 6**	(E)	(E)	N/A	(E)	(E)
      Minimum side yard setback - Corner lot	25	25	25	25	25	25* 25**	20	20	N/A	20	20
      Minimum rear yard setback (ft.)	25	25	25	25	25	20* 25**	(F)	(F)	N/A	(F)	(F)
      Maximum height (stories)	2.5	2.5	2.5	2.5	3	1.5	3	8	8	8	2.5
      Height of structure (ft.)	35	35	35	35	45	25	45	100	100	100	35
      Maximum lot coverage	40%	40%	40%	40%	40%	50%	N/A	N/A	N/A	50%	N/A
      Minimum Living Area- Excluding Garage	1,000	800	550	550	550	N/A* 450**	550	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

      Notes:
      *Pertains to mobile home park.
      **Pertains to individually owned mobile home lots.
   2. Notes.
      1. The minimum lot area for the R-2 and R-2m districts is 6,600 square feet for a single-family unit, 7,500 square feet for a two-family unit. R-2m district allows additional units and requires 3000 square feet for each unit in excess of two.
      2. The minimum lot area for the R-3 district is 6,600 square feet for a single-family unit, 7,500 square feet for a two-family unit and 1,500 square feet for each additional unit in excess of 2.
         1. For mobile home lots which are individually owned, the minimum lot area shall be 6,000 square feet when a public sewer system is available. When septic tanks are used, the square footage of the lot area shall be the size specified by the state agency that monitors wastewater systems.
         2. For mobile home parks, the minimum lot area shall be at least 3 times larger than the mobile home to be placed thereon and in no event less than 3,000 square feet in area when a public sewer system serves the park. Where no public sewer system is available and septic tanks are used for sewerage disposal, the minimum lot area shall be the size specified by the state agency that monitors wastewater systems.
      3. No front yard or setback is required, except where a lot adjoins a residential district or lot, in which the front yard in the commercial district shall be provided for a distance of not less than 25 feet from the boundary of the residential district or lot.
      4. No side yard shall be required, except that a side yard of not less than 6 feet in width shall be provided on the side of a lot adjoining a residential district.
      5. No rear yard required, except that a rear yard of not less than 15 feet in depth shall be provided upon that portion of a lot abutting upon a residential district or lot.
      6. The minimum living area per unit shall be 500 square feet for an efficiency, 650 square feet for one bedroom, 800 square feet for two bedrooms, and 900 square feet for 3 bedrooms. However, the average living area for all units within a building must be a minimum of 800 square feet.
      7. Where irregularly shaped lots occur on curves on a street and in cul-de-sacs, the minimum lot width requirement shall be based not on any one measurement, but on the average lot width. That portion of such a lot fronting a street must have a minimum width of thirty-five (35').
         
      8. When the total square foot of living area is equal to or less than 800sqft, the minimum lot area (sqft) shall be at least 2500sqft. A specific use permit will be required with all plats and must conform to the following:
         1. Front setback must be a minimum of 25 feet from all public rights-of-way,
         2. Side setbacks must be a minimum of 7 feet
            
         3. The maximum lot coverage remains at 40%
            
         4. This applies to single dwellings only, not applicable to duplexes or other attached multi-family dwellings. All other requirements per the table above are in effect.
            

(Ordinance 240 adopted 3/15/94; Ordinance adopted 12/8/98; 2007 Code, sec. 155.15; Ordinance 580, secs. 1, 3, adopted 4/12/16; Ordinance 2019.07.08A, secs. 2–4, adopted 7/8/19; Ordinance 2019.11.11B adopted 11/11/19; Ordinance 2020.01.13A, secs. 6–9, adopted 1/13/20)

1. Purpose. The R-1 Single-Family Residential District is established to allow for single-family dwellings.
2. Permitted uses. The uses permitted in the R-1 district include those listed in the schedule of uses found in appendix A of this article. Any use not expressly authorized and permitted herein is expressly prohibited in this district, unless otherwise allowed in conformance with section 14.02.107 dealing with new and unlisted uses.
3. Specific use permit. In order to allow for certain uses which, because of their nature or unusual character, cannot be unconditionally permitted in this district, yet would or could be an appropriate or compatible use under certain controlled circumstances and locations, the planning and zoning commission shall forward its recommendations of action to the city council, after public hearing thereon. The city council shall hold a public hearing and may authorize and grant the issuance of a specific use permit for those uses allowed in the schedule of uses in appendix A of this article. The issuance of the permit by the city council shall be contingent upon reasonable and appropriate conditions and safeguards, including the length of time, so as to properly protect any adjacent property, use or neighborhood character, as well as ensure the appropriate conduct of the conditional use of the land and buildings granted.
4. Area, yard, height, lot coverage and building size. The requirements regulating the minimum lot size, minimum yard sizes (front, side and rear), maximum building height, maximum percentage of lot coverage by buildings and the minimum size of buildings, as pertains to this district, shall conform with the provisions of the schedule of district regulations found in section 14.02.041 and any other applicable regulations as herein provided.
5. Parking requirements. Off-street parking space requirements shall be in accordance with the parking schedule found in appendix A of this article and section 14.02.104. Parking for at least 2 motor vehicles shall be provided by an enclosed garage or carport for any single-family dwelling constructed after the date of adoption of this article.
6. Sales displays prohibited.
   1. Garage sales shall be permitted in accordance with this Code of Ordinances.
   2. It shall be unlawful for any person to display or allow to be displayed for sale or lease at one time on any lot any motor vehicle; boat or vessel subject to registration under Texas Parks & Wildlife Code chapter 31; or camper shell designed for use on a motor vehicle unless such vehicle is owned by the actual occupant of the premises. However, no person or persons shall be permitted to display more than 2, or combination thereof, of the following: motor vehicles; boats or other similar vessels subject to registration under Texas Parks and Wildlife Code chapter 31; or camper shells per lot at any time.
7. Minimum setback requirements for carports and accessory buildings. Detached accessory buildings shall be located within the rear portion of the lot and shall not exceed one story in height, nor shall any structure be located closer than 3 feet to the main building nor 7 feet to a side lot line, nor closer than 5 feet to any rear lot line nor closer than 10 feet to any side street. Small structures of 50 square feet or less may be placed anywhere in the rear half of the lot.

(Ordinance 240 adopted 3/15/94; Ordinance adopted 9/9/97; 2007 Code, sec. 155.16; Ordinance 17.02.13A adopted 2/13/17)

1. Purpose. The R-2 district permits single-family and two-family (duplex) residential housing units.
2. Permitted uses. The uses permitted in the R-2 district include those listed in the schedule of uses found in appendix A of this article. Any use not expressly authorized and permitted herein is expressly prohibited in this district, unless otherwise allowed in conformance with section 14.02.107 dealing with new and unlisted uses.
3. Special use permit. In order to allow for certain uses which, because of their nature or unusual character, cannot be unconditionally permitted in this district, yet would or could be an appropriate or compatible use under certain controlled circumstances and locations, the planning and zoning commission shall forward their recommendations of action for the city council, after public hearing thereon. The city council shall hold a public hearing and may authorize and grant the issuance of a specific use permit for such uses allowed in the schedule of uses in appendix A of this article. The issuance of the permit by the city council shall be contingent upon reasonable and appropriate conditions and safeguards, including the length of time, so as to properly protect any adjacent property, use or neighborhood character, as well as ensure the appropriate conduct of the conditional use of the land and buildings granted.
4. Area, yard, height, lot coverage and building size. The requirements regulating the minimum lot size, minimum yard sizes (front, side and rear), maximum building height, maximum percent of lot coverage by buildings and the minimum size of buildings, as pertains to this district, shall conform with the provisions of the schedule of district regulations found in section 14.02.041 and any other applicable regulations as herein provided.
5. Parking requirements. Off-street parking space requirements shall be in accordance with the parking schedule found in appendix A of this article and section 14.02.104. Parking for at least 2 motor vehicles shall be provided by an enclosed garage or carport for each dwelling unit constructed after the date of adoption of this article.
6. Sales displays prohibited.
   1. Garage sales shall be permitted in accordance with this Code of Ordinances.
   2. It shall be unlawful for any person to display or allow to be displayed for sale or lease at one time on any lot any motor vehicle; boat or vessel subject to registration under Texas Parks and Wildlife Code chapter 31; or camper shell designed for use on a motor vehicle unless the vehicle is owned by the actual occupant of the premises. However, no person or persons shall be permitted to display more than 2, or combination thereof, of the following: motor vehicles; boats or other similar vessels subject to registration under Texas Parks and Wildlife Code chapter 31; or camper shells per lot at any time.
7. Minimum setback requirements for carports and accessory buildings. Detached accessory buildings shall be located within the rear portion of the lot and shall not exceed one story in height, nor shall any structure be located closer than 3 feet to the main building nor 4 feet to a side lot line, nor closer than 5 feet to any rear lot line nor closer than 10 feet to any side street. Small structures of 200 square feet or less may be placed anywhere in the rear half of the lot.

(Ordinance 240 adopted 3/15/94; Ordinance adopted 9/9/97; 2007 Code, sec. 155.17; Ordinance 17.02.13A adopted 2/13/17; Ordinance 2020.01.13A, sec. 3, adopted 1/13/20)

1. Purpose. The R-3 Residential District is established to meet the needs for low- and medium-density residential development that provides for affordable to traditional dwellings and manufactured homes.
2. Permitted uses. The uses permitted in the R-3 district are in the schedule of uses found in appendix A of this article. Any use not expressly authorized and permitted herein is expressly prohibited in this district, unless otherwise allowed in conformance with section 14.02.107 dealing with new and unlisted uses.
3. Special use permit. In order to allow for certain uses which, because of their nature or unusual character, cannot be unconditionally permitted in this district, yet would or could be an appropriate or compatible use under certain controlled circumstances and locations, the planning and zoning commission shall forward its recommendations of action to the city council, after public hearing thereon. The city council shall hold a public hearing and may authorize and grant the issuance of a specific use permit for the uses allowed in the schedule of uses in appendix A of this article. The issuance of the permit by the city council shall be contingent upon reasonable and appropriate conditions and safeguards, including the length of time, so as to properly protect any adjacent property, use or neighborhood character, as well as ensure the appropriate conduct of the conditional use of the land and buildings granted.
4. Area, yard, height, lot coverage and building size. The requirements regulating the minimum lot size, minimum yard sizes (front, side and rear), maximum building height, maximum percentage of lot coverage by buildings and the minimum size of buildings, as pertains to this district, shall conform with the provisions of the schedule of district regulations found in section 14.02.041 and any other applicable regulations as herein provided.
5. Parking requirements. Off-street parking space requirements shall be in accordance with the parking schedule found in appendix A of this article and section 14.02.104. No enclosed or covered parking is specifically required; however, carports and garages are encouraged.
6. Sales displays prohibited.
   1. Garage sales shall be permitted in accordance with this Code of Ordinances.
   2. It shall be unlawful for any person to display or allow to be displayed for sale or lease at one time on any lot any motor vehicle; boat or vessel subject to registration under Texas Parks & Wildlife Code chapter 31; or camper shell designed for use on a motor vehicle, unless the vehicle is owned by the actual occupant of the premises. However, no person or family shall be permitted to display more than one of the following at any time: motor vehicles, boats or vessels subject to registration under Texas Parks and Wildlife Code chapter 31, or camper shells.
7. Minimum setback requirements for carports and accessory buildings. Detached accessory buildings shall be located within the rear portion of the lot and shall not exceed one story in height, nor shall any structure be located closer than 3 feet to the main building nor 4 feet to a side lot line, nor closer than 5 feet to any rear lot line nor closer than 10 feet to any side street. Small structures of 200 square feet or less may be placed anywhere in the rear half of the lot.

(Ordinance 240 adopted 3/15/94; Ordinance adopted 9/9/97; 2007 Code, sec. 155.18; Ordinance 17.02.13A adopted 2/13/17)

1. Purpose. The R-4 Multifamily Residential District is established to meet the needs for medium- to high-density residential development where such areas are suitable for higher impact development and higher volume traffic while encouraging the provision of conveniently located rental accommodations.
2. Permitted uses.
   1. The uses permitted in the R-4 district include those listed in the schedule of uses found in appendix A of this article. Any use not expressly authorized and permitted herein is expressly prohibited in this district, unless otherwise allowed in conformance with section 14.02.107 dealing with new and unlisted uses.
   2. A retirement center, situated in an R-4 district, may operate a restaurant that is open to the public; provided that the square footage of the restaurant shall occupy no more than 10% of the square footage of the retirement center itself.
3. Specific use permit. In order to allow for certain uses which, because of their nature or unusual character, cannot be unconditionally permitted in this district, yet would or could be an appropriate or compatible use under certain controlled circumstances and locations, the planning and zoning commission shall forward its recommendations of action to the city council, after public hearing thereon. The city council shall hold a public hearing and may authorize and grant the issuance of a specific use permit for the uses allowed in the schedule of uses in appendix A of this article. The issuance of the permit by the city council shall be contingent upon reasonable and appropriate conditions and safeguards, including the length of time, so as to properly protect any adjacent property, use or neighborhood character, as well as ensure the appropriate conduct of the conditional use of the land and buildings granted.
4. Area, yard, height, lot coverage and building size. The requirements regulating the minimum lot size, minimum yard sizes (front, side and rear), maximum building height, maximum percentage of lot coverage by buildings and the minimum size of buildings, as pertains to this district, shall conform with the provisions of the schedule of district regulations found in section 14.02.041 and any other applicable regulations as herein provided.
5. Parking requirements. Off-street parking space requirements shall be in accordance with the parking schedule found in appendix A of this article and section 14.02.104. No enclosed or covered parking is specifically required; however, carports and garages are encouraged.
6. Minimum setback requirements for carports and accessory buildings. Carports or other detached accessory buildings shall be located within the rear portion of the lot and shall not exceed one story in height, nor shall any structure be located closer than 3 feet to the main building nor 4 feet to a side lot line, nor closer than 5 feet to any rear lot line nor closer than 10 feet to any side street. Small structures of 200 square feet or less may be placed anywhere in the rear half of the lot.
7. Sales displays prohibited.
   1. Garage sales shall be permitted in accordance with this Code of Ordinances.
   2. It shall be unlawful for any person to display or allow to be displayed for sale or lease at one time on any lot any motor vehicle; boat or vessel subject to registration under Texas Parks & Wildlife Code chapter 31; or camper shell designed for use on a motor vehicle unless the vehicle is owned by the actual occupant of the premises. However, no person or persons shall be permitted to display more than 2 of the following, or combination thereof, per lot at any time: motor vehicles, boats or other similar vessels subject to registration under Texas Parks and Wildlife Code chapter 31, or camper shells per lot at any time.

(Ordinance 240 adopted 3/15/94; Ordinance 330 adopted 5/9/00; 2007 Code, sec. 155.19; Ordinance 17.02.13A adopted 2/13/17)

1. Purpose. The MH Manufactured Home District is intended to provide for quality manufactured home park subdivision development containing many of the characteristics and atmosphere of a conventional type single-family residential subdivision. The minimum size of a manufactured home park shall be 5 acres.
2. Permitted uses. The uses permitted in the MH district include those listed in the schedule of uses found in appendix A of this article. Any use not expressly authorized and permitted herein is expressly prohibited in this district, unless otherwise allowed in conformance with section 14.02.107 dealing with new and unlisted uses.
3. Specific use permit. In order to allow for certain uses which, because of their nature or unusual character, cannot be unconditionally permitted in this district, yet would or could be an appropriate or compatible use under certain controlled circumstances and locations, the planning and zoning commission shall forward its recommendations of action to the city council, after public hearing thereon. The city council shall hold a public hearing and may authorize and grant the issuance of a specific use permit for such uses allowed in the schedule of uses in appendix A of this article. The issuance of the permit by the city council shall be contingent upon reasonable and appropriate conditions and safeguards, including the length of time, so as to properly protect any adjacent property, use or neighborhood character, as well as ensure the appropriate conduct of the conditional use of the land and buildings granted.
4. Area, yard, height, lot coverage and building size. The requirements regulating the minimum lot size, minimum yard sizes (front, side and rear), maximum building height, maximum percentage of lot coverage by buildings and the minimum size of buildings, as pertains to this district, shall conform with the provisions of the schedule of district regulations found in section 14.02.041 and any other applicable regulations as herein provided.
5. Parking requirements. Off-street parking space requirements shall be in accordance with the parking schedule found in appendix A of this article and section 14.02.104. No enclosed or covered parking is especially required; however, carports and garages are encouraged.
6. Minimum setback requirements for carports and accessory buildings. Carports or other detached accessory buildings shall be located within the rear portion of the lot and shall not exceed one story in height, nor shall any such structure be located closer than 15 feet to the main building nor closer than 4 feet to a side lot line, nor closer than 10 feet to any rear lot line nor closer than 10 feet to any side street.
7. Sales displays prohibited.
   1. Garage sales shall be permitted in accordance with this Code of Ordinances.
   2. It shall be unlawful for any person to display or allow to be displayed for sale or lease at one time on any lot any motor vehicle; boat or vessel subject to registration under Texas Parks and Wildlife Code chapter 31; or camper shell designed for use on a motor vehicle, unless the vehicle is owned by the actual occupant of the premises. However, no person or persons shall be permitted to display more than 2 of the following, or combination thereof, per lot at any time: motor vehicles, boats or other similar vessels subject to registration under Texas Parks and Wildlife Code chapter 31, or camper shells per lot at any time.

(Ordinance 240 adopted 3/15/94; 2007 Code, sec. 155.20)

1. Purpose. The B-1 Restricted Commercial District has been established to limit commercial uses and operations within enclosed buildings and prohibiting the outside storage and display of goods, materials, vehicles and equipment. This district is intended to accommodate the basic shopping and service needs of residents and to provide retail and office space for merchants and financial, administrative, government and business services.
2. Permitted uses. The uses permitted in the B-1 district include those listed in the schedule of uses found in appendix A of this article. Any use not expressly authorized and permitted herein is expressly prohibited in this district, unless otherwise allowed in conformance with section 14.02.107 dealing with new and unlisted uses.
3. Specific use permit. In order to allow for certain uses which, because of their nature or unusual character, cannot be unconditionally permitted in this district, yet would or could be an appropriate or compatible use under certain controlled circumstances and locations, the planning and zoning commission shall forward its recommendations of action to the city council, after public hearing thereon. The city council shall hold a public hearing and may authorize and grant the issuance of a specific use permit for such uses allowed in the schedule of uses in appendix A of this article. The issuance of the permit by the city council shall be contingent upon reasonable and appropriate conditions and safeguards, including the length of time, so as to properly protect any adjacent property, use or neighborhood character, as well as ensure the appropriate conduct of the conditional use of the land and buildings granted.
4. Area, yard, height, lot coverage and building size. The requirements regulating the minimum lot size, minimum yard sizes (front, side and rear), maximum building height, maximum percentage of lot coverage by buildings and the minimum size of buildings, as pertains to this district, shall conform with the provisions of the schedule of district regulations found in section 14.02.041 and any other applicable regulations as herein provided.
5. Parking requirements. Off-street parking space requirements shall be in accordance with the parking schedule found in appendix A of this article and section 14.02.104. No enclosed or covered parking is specifically required.
6. All commercial operations and sales to be enclosed; exception. All commercial uses, operations and sales, except for off-street parking and off-street loading facilities, shall be conducted within completely enclosed buildings. However, the city council may grant a permit to businesses for sidewalk sales for a period up to 30 days.

(Ordinance 240 adopted 3/15/94; 2007 Code, sec. 155.21)

1. Purpose. The B-2 General Commercial District is established to accommodate most commercial activities that cannot generally be accommodated in the B-1 district. This district permits the storage of goods, materials, equipment, machinery and vehicles outside of enclosed buildings.
2. Permitted uses. The uses permitted in the B-2 district include those listed in the schedule of uses found in appendix A of this article. Any use not expressly authorized and permitted herein is expressly prohibited in this district, unless otherwise allowed in conformance with section 14.02.107 dealing with new and unlisted uses.
3. Specific use permit. In order to allow for certain uses which, because of their nature or unusual character, cannot be unconditionally permitted in this district, yet would or could be an appropriate or compatible use under certain controlled circumstances and locations, the planning and zoning commission shall forward its recommendations of action to the city council, after public hearing thereon. The city council shall hold a public hearing and may authorize and grant the issuance of a specific use permit for the uses allowed in the schedule of uses in appendix A of this article. The issuance of the permit by the city council shall be contingent upon reasonable and appropriate conditions and safeguards, including the length of time, so as to properly protect any adjacent property, use or neighborhood character, as well as ensure the appropriate conduct of the conditional use of the land and buildings granted.
4. Area, yard, height, lot coverage and building size. The requirements regulating the minimum lot size, minimum yard sizes (front, side and rear), maximum building height, maximum percentage of lot coverage by buildings and the minimum size of buildings, as pertains to this district, shall conform with the provisions of the schedule of district regulations found in section 14.02.041 and any other applicable regulations as herein provided.
5. Parking requirements. Off-street parking space requirements shall be in accordance with the parking schedule found in appendix A of this article and section 14.02.104. No enclosed or covered parking is specifically required.

(Ordinance 240 adopted 3/15/94; 2007 Code, sec. 155.22)

1. Purpose. The B-3 Central Business District is established to accommodate the existing development in the central area of Glen Rose, and protect the character of the area and the area for future expansion of the Central Business District.
2. Permitted uses. The uses permitted in the B-3 district include those listed in the schedule of uses found in appendix A of this article. Any use not expressly authorized and permitted herein is expressly prohibited in this district, unless otherwise allowed in conformance with section 14.02.107 dealing with new and unlisted uses.
3. Specific use permit. In order to allow for certain uses which, because of their nature or unusual character, cannot be unconditionally permitted in this district, yet would or could be an appropriate or compatible use under certain controlled circumstances and locations, the planning and zoning commission shall forward their recommendations of action to the city council, after public hearing thereon. The city council shall hold a public hearing and may authorize and grant the issuance of a specific use permit for the uses allowed in the schedule of uses in appendix A of this article. The issuance of the permit by the city council shall be contingent upon reasonable and appropriate conditions and safeguards, including the length of time, so as to properly protect any adjacent property, use or neighborhood character, as well as ensure the appropriate conduct of the conditional use of the land and buildings granted.
4. Area, yard, height, lot coverage and building size. The requirements regulating the minimum lot size, minimum yard sizes (front, side and rear), maximum building height, maximum percentage of lot coverage by buildings and the minimum size of buildings, as pertains to this district, shall conform with the provisions of the schedule of district regulations found in section 14.02.041 and any other applicable regulations as herein provided.
5. Parking requirements. Off-street parking spaces are not required for commercial activities in the Central Business District.
6. Residential living quarters. Residential living quarters are allowed as a mixed use within the same building as the commercial use provided it represents no more than 50% of the total floor area of the development. This is ONLY intended for owner or shopkeeper’s residence. No parking of recreational vehicles of any kind will be authorized. Up to two (2) personal transportation vehicles will be allowed in the existing down town parking.

(Ordinance 240 adopted 3/15/94; 2007 Code, sec. 155.23; Ordinance 17.05.08 adopted 5/8/17)

1. Purpose. The I Industrial District is established to accommodate most industrial and manufacturing uses, provided the use is not noxious or offensive by reason of emission of odors, soot, dust, noise, fumes or vibrations.
2. Permitted uses. The uses permitted in the I district include those listed in the schedule of uses found in appendix A of this article. Any use not expressly authorized and permitted herein is expressly prohibited in this district, unless otherwise allowed in conformance with section 14.02.107 dealing with new and unlisted uses.
3. Specific use permit. In order to allow for certain uses which, because of their nature or unusual character, cannot be unconditionally permitted in this district, yet would or could be an appropriate or compatible use under certain controlled circumstances and locations, the planning and zoning commission shall forward its recommendations of action to the city council, after public hearing thereon. The city council shall hold a public hearing and may authorize and grant the issuance of a specific use permit for the uses allowed in the schedule of uses in appendix A of this article. The issuance of the permit by the city council shall be contingent upon reasonable and appropriate conditions and safeguards, including the length of time, so as to properly protect any adjacent property, use or neighborhood character, as well as ensure the appropriate conduct of the conditional use of the land and buildings granted.
4. Area, yard, height, lot coverage and building size. The requirements regulating the minimum lot size, minimum yard sizes (front, side and rear), maximum building height, maximum percentage of lot coverage by buildings and the minimum size of buildings, as pertains to this district, shall conform with the provisions of the schedule of district regulations found in section 14.02.041 and any other applicable regulations as herein provided.
5. Parking requirements. The minimum off-street parking space requirements for manufacturing and industrial uses shall be one space for each 2 employees or one space for each 1,000 square feet of gross floor area of all buildings used for the manufacturing or industrial purposes, whichever is greater. The off-street parking shall also be in accordance with appendix A of this article and section 14.02.104.

(Ordinance 240 adopted 3/15/94; 2007 Code, sec. 155.24)

1. Purpose and scope. The PD Planned Development District is established to provide a greater flexibility in development planning and the opportunity of the application of modern planning concepts than is permitted under conventional regulations. PD districts may combine a variety of land uses and/or housing types. Mixed uses may include any combination of residential, commercial or industrial uses as long as the uses are compatible with each other and with potential and existing uses surrounding the district. PD districts may be established on parcels of land which are suitable for and of sufficient size to be planned and developed in a manner consistent with the purposes and objectives of this article. PD Districts shall be established by means of an amendment to the this Zoning Ordinance.
2. Permitted uses. The following uses may be permitted in a designated PD district. These uses shall not be considered to be all-inclusive.
   1. Residential uses, including detached, attached or semi-attached single-family dwellings, townhouses, condominiums, patio homes, two-family dwellings and multifamily dwellings. No manufactured homes or manufactured home parks shall be allowed;
   2. Business park;
   3. Office building;
   4. Shopping center;
   5. Hotel; motel;
   6. Medical clinic; hospital;
   7. Industrial park;
   8. Library; museum; art gallery;
   9. Community, recreation or civic center;
   10. Park; playground; golf course;
   11. Church;
   12. RV Park and campground;
   13. Public or private school; college; university;
   14. Police; fire station;
   15. Governmental building;
   16. Water pumping station; water reservoir; water tower; artesian well; sewage; lift station; septic tank;
   17. Telephone exchange;
   18. Satellite dish; and/or
   19. Radio and television transmitter;
3. In rendering a decision on an application for a PD district, the City’s future land use plan and any other comprehensive plan of the city shall be taken into consideration by the planning and zoning commission and the city council.
4. Application for PD district. Application for a PD district or development in a PD district shall be made in the same manner as an application for any amendment to this article and shall include the following additional information:
   1. Proposed uses. An application for a PD district or development in a PD district shall specify and describe the category or type of use or the combination of uses proposed. The permitted uses under PD district zoning shall be specified in each PD district ordinance and shall be limited to only these uses. If the ordinance specifies permitted uses by reference to a conventional zoning district, the permitted uses shall mean those uses permitted in the referenced district.
   2. Development requirements.
      1. An application for a PD district or development in a PD district shall include a list of proposed development standards which may be incorporated into the PD district ordinance. Development standards shall include but not be limited to density; lot size; setbacks; building sizes; height and exterior requirements; lot coverage; parking ratios; screening; landscaping; and any other requirements the council may deem appropriate.
   3. Concept plan required.
      1. An application for a PD district or development in a PD district shall include a conceptual plan showing a preliminary layout of proposed uses, access, buildings, parking, open space and the relationship to existing natural features and adjacent properties and uses.
      2. Upon submission of the application for a PD district or development in a PD district and after proper notice has been given to all affected parties and public hearings have been held, the planning and zoning commission and the city council shall review the application and may either give approval, with or without modifications, or reject it. In approving the application, the city council may impose conditions and these conditions shall be complied with before a certificate of occupancy is issued for the use of land or any structure which is part of the PD district. Ten copies of the concept plan shall be required to be submitted to the city at the time of application.
5. Site plan.
   1. Approval required.
      1. In establishing a PD district, a comprehensive site plan of the development is required. However, this site plan requirement may be waived by the planning and zoning commission if it determines the proposed development does not significantly alter or impact the surrounding development. This site plan shall be approved and filed as part of the PD ordinance. The approval of the development site plan may also serve as preliminary plat approval, provided that all requirements of the city’s subdivision regulations are satisfied. Six copies of the development site plan will be required to be submitted to the city prior to the approval of the PD ordinance.
      2. Upon approval of the development site plan and approval of the final plat, if required, application may be made for the permits and certificates necessary for construction and occupancy. Subsequent to this approval, minor changes to the site plan may be authorized by the city administrator, when the changes will not cause any of the following circumstances to occur:
         1. A change in the character of the development;
         2. An increase in the ratio of the gross floor area in structures to the area of any lot;
         3. An increase in the intensity of use;
         4. A reduction in the originally approved separations between building or setbacks;
         5. An increase in the problems of traffic circulation, safety and utilities;
         6. An increase in the external effects on adjacent property;
         7. An increase in ground coverage by structures;
         8. A reduction in the ratio of off-street parking and loading space; or
         9. A change in the locations, lighting or orientation of approved signs.
   2. Compliance with approvals of site plan. The development site plan must comply with all provisions of the PD ordinance specifying development standards and substantially reflect the precepts and layout set forth in the concept plan. If, in the judgment of the planning and zoning commission or the city council, a development site plan does not comply with the provisions of the PD ordinance and the concept plan, the planning and zoning commission or the city council may reject the site plan, in which case a new site plan may be resubmitted or application must be resubmitted to amend the PD ordinance. If a PD ordinance does not specify development standards or has not incorporated a concept plan, the development site plan approval must specify the standards. Development requirements on this site plan may be revised under the same review, notice and approval procedures as applied to the original approval of the site plan.
   3. Site plan information.
      1. Every application for approval of a site plan under the terms of this section shall contain sufficient information delineating:
         1. The characteristics of the site, changes in those characteristics as may be proposed by the development;
         2. How the development will relate to public services and facilities; and
         3. What protection features are included to ensure that the development will be compatible with existing and allowable development on adjacent property.
      2. The site plan shall show at least the following items of information:
         1. Site/adjacent property information. The land area included within the site; the land area of all abutting sites and zoning classification; all public and private rights-of-way and easements bounding and intersecting the site and the abutting sites which are proposed to be continued, created, relocated and/or abandoned; and the north arrow, date and scale;
         2. Building layout.
            1. The location of each existing and each proposed structure on the site; the general category of use or uses to be contained therein; the number of stories, gross floor area and the location of entrances and exits to buildings; front, side and rear building setback lines; and elevation views or renderings indicating architectural design and building materials proposed; and
            2. A table showing the type of units by size, number of bedrooms and number and type for all residential dwellings, including floor plans, will also be required;
         3. Traffic circulation and parking. The location, dimensions and proposed construction of all streets, private drives, alleys, parking areas and drive approaches, as well as their alignment with existing thoroughfares; location and dimensions of sidewalks, off-street parking areas, fire lanes and loading zones;
         4. Drainage and utilities. Existing and proposed finished grade of the site, shown to contour intervals not exceeding 2 feet, proposed handling of on-site surface drainage, location of any floodway or flood prone area as shown on current FIA mapping; existing and proposed water and sanitary sewer layout; and existing and proposed fire hydrants; and
         5. Screening, landscaping and recreational facilities. The location, height and building materials for any proposed or required walls or fences; height, location and type of any proposed berms or living screens; proposed landscaping plan; location and size of any proposed recreational facilities such as swimming pools, tennis courts and playgrounds.

(Ordinance 240 adopted 3/15/94; 2007 Code, sec. 155.25; Ordinance 2020.03.17B adopted 3/17/20)

1. Purpose.
   1. To provide for the appropriate use of land which has a history of inundation or is determined to be subject to flood hazard, and to promote the general welfare and to provide protection from flooding, the FP district is hereby established. This district may also be coextensive with or overlay any or all of the other zoning districts or portions thereof as provided for herein.
   2. Where a tract of land or portion thereof is zoned for the uses of one of the other zoning districts and is also zoned FP district, the restrictions contained in the FP district shall take precedence over the other zoning district and shall be the controlling regulations for that district or portion of that district.
2. Permitted uses.
   1. The following uses shall be permitted in the FP district:
      1. (Arboretum or botanical garden;
      2. Agricultural activities, including the ordinary cultivation or grazing of land and legal and permitted types of animal husbandry;
      3. Christmas tree sales;
      4. Orchard;
      5. Park, playground or golf course;
      6. Parking facilities;
      7. Freight or service buildings; and/or
      8. Wildlife sanctuary or preserve.
   2. Any use not expressly authorized and permitted herein is expressly prohibited in this district, unless otherwise allowed in conformance with section 14.02.107 dealing with new and unlisted uses.
3. Specific uses which may be permitted. The following uses may be allowed in an FP district only if expressly authorized by the planning and zoning commission as a conditional use permit and subject to the provisions of section 14.02.102:
   1. Carnival or circus;
   2. Excavation and mining operation;
   3. Produce market;
   4. Stadium or sports arena;
   5. Theater, drive-in type;
   6. Shooting range;
   7. Storage facility or warehouse;
   8. Rodeo arena;
   9. Stable for horses and livestock;
   10. Carwash;
   11. Granary or gin;
   12. Public utilities, including water treatment plant, water pump station, water reservoir, water tower, water well, sewage treatment plant, sewage lift station, septic tank, electrical substation, gas odorizing station and gate station, provided precautions have been adequately taken to prevent the intrusion of floodwaters and construction complies with applicable state and federal standards;
   13. Radio and television transmitter or satellite dish;
   14. Telephone exchange; and/or
   15. Recreational vehicle park.
4. Area, yard, height, lot coverage and building size. The requirements regulating the minimum lot size, minimum yard sizes (front, side and rear), maximum building height, maximum percentage of lot coverage by buildings and the minimum size of buildings, as pertains to this district, shall conform with the provisions of the schedule of district regulations and any other applicable regulations as herein provided.
5. General regulations.
   1. No building or structure shall be erected in any FP district unless the building or structure has been constructed in accordance with the flood damage prevention regulations established in this Code of Ordinances.
   2. Owners of buildings in floodprone areas are encouraged to participate in the flood insurance program made available by insurance companies with the support of the Federal Insurance Administration of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
6. City not liable for any damages.
   1. The fact that land is, or is not, within a district having a floodplain designation shall not be interpreted as assurance that the land or area is, or is not, subject to periodic flooding. The city shall not be held responsible for failure to designate any lands as floodprone areas and shall not be responsible for any damages caused by any such failure or action.
   2. No building permit shall be issued for the construction of any building or structure in a floodplain designated area, unless and until deed restrictions are executed in favor of the city, reciting that the owner and his or her successors will indemnify and hold harmless the city from any damages caused by flooding.

(Ordinance 240 adopted 3/15/94; 2007 Code, sec. 155.26)

1. Purpose. This overlay zone is intended to encompass that portion of the city with historic resource value. The area within the Historic Preservation Overlay district is subject to the requirements of the Historic Landmark Preservation Ordinance (article 3.16 of the Code of Ordinances) and ordinances governing the underlying zoning district designation for each property.
2. District confines. The confines of the Glen Rose Historic Preservation Overlay District shall be defined as follows:
   
   Beginning at the intersection of Vine and Cedar Streets; thence running NE along Vine Street to its intersection with Pecan Street; thence running SE along Pecan Street to its intersection with Grace Street; thence running SW along Grace Street, crossing State Highway 144 (also called Elm Street) and continuing in a straight line to the intersection with the extension of Cedar Street (the intersecting point being approximately 200 feet SE of Barnard Street; thence running NW with the extension of Cedar Street, then Cedar Street itself to the point of beginning.
3. Permitted uses. The permitted uses for each property are those uses allowed by the underlying zoning for that property.
4. Area, yard, height, lot coverage, lot dimensions, fences, walls, building size, temporary buildings, and signs. The requirements for these items are found in the zoning ordinance according to the underlying zoning district.
5. Parking requirements. Parking requirements are in accordance with the underlying zoning district found in the zoning ordinance.

(Ordinance 17.03.13B adopted 3/13/17)

Editor’s note–Former sections 155.27 and 155.28 of the 2007 Code, pertaining to historic preservation districts, were replaced in their entirety by Ordinance 17.03.13B adopted March 13, 2017. Section 155.27 derived from Ordinance 256-H adopted 7/12/04; Ordinance 256-H Rev. adopted 12/11/06; and 2007 Code, secs. 155.27, 155.99(B).

1. Purpose. The R-2m district permits a medium-density development.
2. Permitted uses. The uses permitted in the R-2m district include those listed in the schedule of uses found in appendix A of this article. Any use not expressly authorized and permitted herein is expressly prohibited in this district, unless otherwise allowed in conformance with section 14.02.107 dealing with new and unlisted uses.
3. Special use permit. In order to allow for certain uses which, because of their nature or unusual character, cannot be unconditionally permitted in this district, yet would or could be an appropriate or compatible use under certain controlled circumstances and locations, the planning and zoning commission shall forward their recommendations of action for the city council, after public hearing thereon. The city council shall hold a public hearing and may authorize and grant the issuance of a specific use permit for such uses allowed in the schedule of uses in appendix A of this article. The issuance of the permit by the city council shall be contingent upon reasonable and appropriate conditions and safeguards, including the length of time, so as to properly protect any adjacent property, use or neighborhood character, as well as ensure the appropriate conduct of the conditional use of the land and buildings granted.
4. Area, yard, height, lot coverage and building size. The requirements regulating the minimum lot size, minimum yard sizes (front, side and rear), maximum building height, maximum percent of lot coverage by buildings and the minimum size of buildings, as pertains to this district, shall conform with the provisions of the schedule of district regulations found in section 14.02.041 and any other applicable regulations as herein provided.
5. Parking requirements. Off-street parking space requirements shall be in accordance with the parking schedule found in appendix A of this article and section 14.02.104. No enclosed or covered parking is specifically required; however, carports and garages are encouraged.
6. Sales displays prohibited.
   1. Garage sales shall be permitted in accordance with this Code of Ordinances.
   2. It shall be unlawful for any person to display or allow to be displayed for sale or lease at one time on any lot any motor vehicle; boat or vessel subject to registration under Texas Parks and Wildlife Code chapter 31; or camper shell designed for use on a motor vehicle unless the vehicle is owned by the actual occupant of the premises. However, no person or persons shall be permitted to display more than 2, or combination thereof, of the following: motor vehicles; boats or other similar vessels subject to registration under Texas Parks and Wildlife Code chapter 31; or camper shells per lot at any time.
7. Minimum setback requirements for carports and accessory buildings. Detached accessory buildings shall be located within the rear portion of the lot and shall not exceed one story in height, nor shall any structure be located closer than 3 feet to the main building nor 4 feet to a side lot line, nor closer than 5 feet to any rear lot line nor closer than 10 feet to any side street. Small structures of 200 square feet or less may be placed anywhere in the rear half of the lot.

(Ordinance 2020.01.13A, sec. 4, adopted 1/13/20)

1. Purpose. This overlay zone is intended only to identify publicly owned facilities. This includes City, County, Water District, Fire Department, Hospital District and School District property.
2. District confines. This is an overlay zone identified by hash marks over the property.
3. Permitted uses. The permitted uses for each property are those uses allowed by the underlying zoning for that property.
4. Area, yard, height, lot coverage, lot dimensions, fences, walls, building size, temporary buildings, and signs. The requirements for these items are found in the zoning ordinance according to the underlying zoning district.
5. Parking requirements. Parking requirements are in accordance with the underlying zoning district found in the zoning ordinance.

(Ordinance 2020.01.13A, sec. 5, adopted 1/13/20)

1. Purpose. The P&R Parks and Recreation District is established to accommodate recreational uses, both governmental and commercial. Land included in a floodplain is a good candidate for this type of zoning.
2. Permitted uses. The uses permitted in the P&R district include those listed in the schedule of uses found in appendix A of this article. Any use not expressly authorized and permitted herein is expressly prohibited in this district, unless otherwise allowed in conformance with section 14.02.107 dealing with new and unlisted uses.
3. Specific use permit. In order to allow for certain uses which, because of their nature or unusual character, cannot be unconditionally permitted in this district, yet would or could be an appropriate or compatible use under certain controlled circumstances and locations, the planning and zoning commission shall forward its recommendations of action to the city council, after public hearing thereon. The city council shall hold a public hearing and may authorize and grant the issuance of a specific use permit for the uses allowed in the schedule of uses in appendix A of this article. The issuance of the permit by the city council shall be contingent upon reasonable and appropriate conditions and safeguards, including the length of time, so as to properly protect any adjacent property, use or neighborhood character, as well as ensure the appropriate conduct of the conditional use of the land and buildings granted.
4. Area, yard, height, lot coverage and building size. The requirements regulating the minimum lot size, minimum yard sizes (front, side and rear), maximum building height, maximum percentage of lot coverage by buildings and the minimum size of buildings, as pertains to this district, shall conform with the provisions of the schedule of district regulations found in section 14.02.041 and any other applicable regulations as herein provided.
5. Parking requirements. Parking requirements shall be determined by the uses involved.