This District is intended to provide a location principally for newly annexed land prior to receiving final zoning or for undeveloped or vacant land situated on the fringe of the urban area and used for agricultural purposes, but which may become an urban area in the future. Generally “IH” Interim Holding District, will be near development; therefore, the land use activities conducted in the “IH” Interim Holding District will be rural uses similar to those found in the “RE” Residential Estate District that are compatible with nearby urban land uses. The types of uses and the area and intensity of uses permitted in this District shall encourage and protect rural uses until urbanization is warranted and the appropriate change in district classification is made. The “IH” Interim Holding District is also intended to protect areas that may be unsuitable for development because of physical problems, lack of infrastructure, constraints, or potential health or safety hazards such as flooding, as well as providing for preservation of natural open space areas.

Uses permitted in the “IH” Interim Holding District are outlined in Article 4, Permitted Uses.

The requirements regulating the minimum lot size, minimum yard sizes (front, side, and rear), maximum building height (stories and feet) and maximum percent of lot coverage by buildings, as pertains to this district, shall conform with the provisions provided in the Height and Area Regulations table for the IH Zoning District.

Cooling towers, roof gables, chimneys and vent stacks may extend for an additional height not to exceed forty feet (40') above the average grade line of the building. Water standpipes and tanks, church steeples, domes, and spires, school buildings, and institutional buildings may be erected to exceed two and a half (2-1/2) stories in height, provided that one (1) additional foot shall be added to the front yards for each foot that such structures exceed two and a half (2-1/2) stories.

The RE District is designed to promote and encourage a suitable environment for family life on large parcels of land used only for suburban style single-family homes and their community services and facilities. This District is intended to encourage more open space, permeable surfaces, and greater setbacks with characteristics of semi-rural areas.

Uses permitted in the RE District are outlined in Article 4, Permitted Uses.

The requirements regulating the minimum lot size, minimum yard sizes (front, side, and rear), maximum building height (stories and feet) and maximum percent of lot coverage by buildings, as pertains to this district, shall conform with the provisions provided in the Height and Area Regulations table for the RE Zoning District.

Cooling towers, roof gables, chimneys and vent stacks may extend for an additional height not to exceed forty feet (40') above the average grade line of the building. Water standpipes and tanks, church steeples, domes, and spires, school buildings, and institutional buildings may be erected to exceed two and a half (2-1/2) stories in height, provided that one (1) additional foot shall be added to the front yards for each foot that such structures exceed two and a half (2-1/2) stories.

Building enhancements that improve the feel and experience of the street and which shall include the following: porches, stoops, bay windows, balconies, masonry-clad chimneys, attached pergolas and colonnades. Enhancements to the street may encroach ten feet (10') into the front build-to line and eight feet (8') into the street side build line which is as depicted in Section 5.3.C.

The R-12, Single-Family Residential District will provide for development of single-family detached dwelling units on lots of not less than twelve thousand (12,000) square feet. Other uses, such as religious and educational facilities, and open spaces, may be provided to maintain a balanced, orderly, convenient and attractive residential area.

Uses permitted in R-12 District are outlined in Article 4, Permitted Uses.

The requirements regulating the minimum lot size, minimum yard sizes (front, side, and rear), maximum building height (stories and feet) and maximum percent of lot coverage by buildings, as pertains to this district, shall conform with the provisions provided in the Height and Area Regulations table for the R-12 Zoning District.

Cooling towers, roof gables, chimneys and vent stacks may extend for an additional height not to exceed forty feet (40') above the average grade line of the building. Water standpipes and tanks, church steeples, domes, and spires, school buildings, and institutional buildings may be erected to exceed two and a half (2-1/2) stories in height, provided that one (1) additional foot shall be added to the front yards for each foot that such structures exceed two and a half (2-1/2) stories.

Building enhancements that improve the feel and experience of the street and which shall include the following: porches, stoops, bay windows, balconies, masonry-clad chimneys, attached pergolas and colonnades. Enhancements to the street may encroach ten feet (10') into the front build-to line and eight feet (8') into the street side build line which is as depicted in Section 5.4.C.

The R-10, Single-Family Residential District is intended to provide for development of single-family detached dwelling units on lots of not less than ten thousand (10,000) square feet.

Uses permitted in R-10 District are outlined in Article 4, Permitted Uses.

The requirements regulating the minimum lot size, minimum yard sizes (front, side, and rear), maximum building height (stories and feet) and maximum percent of lot coverage by buildings, as pertains to this district, shall conform with the provisions provided in the Height and Area Regulations table for the R-10 Zoning District.

Cooling towers, roof gables, chimneys and vent stacks may extend for an additional height not to exceed forty feet (40') above the average grade line of the building. Water standpipes and tanks, church steeples, domes, and spires, school buildings, and institutional buildings may be erected to exceed two and a half (2-1/2) stories in height, provided that one (1) additional foot shall be added to the front yards for each foot that such structures exceed two and a half (2-1/2) stories.

Building enhancements that improve the feel and experience of the street and which shall include the following: porches, stoops, bay windows, balconies, masonry-clad chimneys, attached pergolas and colonnades. Enhancements to the street may encroach ten feet (10') into the front build-to line and eight feet (8') into the street side build line which is as depicted in Section 5.5.C.

The R-8.4, Single-Family Residential District is intended to be similar to the R-10 except composed of detached, single-family residences on lots of not less than eight thousand, four hundred (8,400) square feet.

Uses permitted in the R-8.4 District are outlined in Article 4, Permitted Uses.

The requirements regulating the minimum lot size, minimum yard sizes (front, side, and rear), maximum building height (stories and feet) and maximum percent of lot coverage by buildings, as pertains to this district, shall conform with the provisions provided in the Height and Area Regulations table for the R-8.4 Zoning District.

Cooling towers, roof gables, chimneys and vent stacks may extend for an additional height not to exceed forty feet (40') above the average grade line of the building. Water standpipes and tanks, church steeples, domes, and spires, school buildings, and institutional buildings may be erected to exceed two and a half (2-1/2) stories in height, provided that one (1) additional foot shall be added to the front yards for each foot that such structures exceed two and a half (2-1/2) stories.

Building enhancements that improve the feel and experience of the street and which shall include the following: porches, stoops, bay windows, balconies, masonry-clad chimneys, attached pergolas and colonnades. Enhancements to the street may encroach ten feet (10') into the front build-to line and eight feet (8') into the street side build line which is as depicted in Section 5.6.C.

The R-7, Single-Family Residential District is intended to be similar to the R-10 and R-8.4 Districts except composed of detached, single-family residences on lots of not less than seven thousand (7,000) square feet.

Uses permitted in the R-7 District are outlined in Article 4, Permitted Uses.

The requirements regulating the minimum lot size, minimum yard sizes (front, side, and rear), maximum building height (stories and feet) and maximum percent of lot coverage by buildings, as pertains to this district, shall conform with the provisions provided in the Height and Area Regulations table for the R-7 Zoning District.

Cooling towers, roof gables, chimneys and vent stacks may extend for an additional height not to exceed forty feet (40') above the average grade line of the building. Water standpipes and tanks, church steeples, domes, and spires, school buildings, and institutional buildings may be erected to exceed two and a half (2-1/2) stories in height, provided that one (1) additional foot shall be added to the front yards for each foot that such structures exceed two and a half (2-1/2) stories.

Building enhancements that improve the feel and experience of the street and which shall include the following: porches, stoops, bay windows, balconies, masonry-clad chimneys, attached pergolas and colonnades. Enhancements to the street may encroach ten feet (10') into the front build-to line and eight feet (8') into the street side build line which is as depicted in Section 5.7.C.

The MD-1, Two-Family Residential District is intended to promote stable, quality multiple-occupancy residential development at slightly increased densities. Individual ownership of the two-family or duplex units is encouraged. This District may be used as a “buffer” or transition district between lower density residential areas and higher or nonresidential areas, or major streets.

Uses permitted in the MD-1 District are outlined in Article 4, Permitted Uses.

The requirements regulating the minimum lot size, minimum yard sizes (front, side, and rear), maximum building height (stories and feet), and maximum percent of lot coverage by buildings, as pertains to this district, shall conform with the provisions provided in the Height and Area Regulations table for the MD-1 Zoning District.

Cooling towers, roof gables, chimneys and vent stacks may extend for an additional height not to exceed forty feet (40') above the average grade line of the building. Water standpipes and tanks, church steeples, domes, and spires, school buildings, and institutional buildings may be erected to exceed two and a half (2-1/2) stories in height, provided that one (1) additional foot shall be added to the front yards for each foot that such structures exceed two and a half (2-1/2) stories.

The PH, Patio Home District is provided to allow for development of “zero lot line” homes in a modified residential district which encourages greater use of the side yard areas. Clustered lot patterns with a common usable open space system can be incorporated as an integral part of the development. The minimum lot area shall be five thousand (5,000) square feet. The District is appropriate as a buffer between higher intensity uses and heavily traveled thoroughfares, and lower density residential uses.

Uses permitted in the PH District are outlined in Article 4, Permitted Uses.

Zero lot line, or patio home, residential detached dwellings in a platted subdivision.

Common open space, community center, recreational building and facilities provided they are incidental to the above described residential uses and are approved on a final plat.

The requirements regulating the minimum lot size, minimum yard sizes (front, side, and rear), maximum building height (stories and feet), and maximum percent of lot coverage by buildings, as pertains to this district, shall conform with the provisions provided in the Height and Area Regulations table for the PH Zoning District.

Cooling towers, roof gables, chimneys and vent stacks may extend for an additional height not to exceed forty feet (40') above the average grade line of the building. Water standpipes and tanks, church steeples, domes, and spires, school buildings, and institutional buildings may be erected to exceed two and a half (2-1/2) stories in height, provided that one (1) additional foot shall be added to the front yards for each foot that such structures exceed two and a half (2-1/2) stories.

Two (2) enclosed spaces (garage) per dwelling unit on the lot with the dwelling unit. See Section 11.2, Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements.

Twenty feet (20') for structures accommodating required off-street parking if provided access from a dedicated or private alley.

An application for change in zoning to the “PH” Patio Home district shall be accompanied with a site plan that clearly illustrates the development concept of the land being rezoned. In addition, any property zoned “PH” that has had a site plan at the time of zoning shall have a site plan approved by the City, upon recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission, prior to issuing any building permit for new construction.

The TH, Townhome District provides for the development of attached residential dwelling units in structures built to accommodate two to eight units per structure. Residential density in the TH District allows a medium-range density not to exceed twelve (12) units per gross acre. Open space is encouraged in this District.

Uses permitted in the TH District are outlined in Article 4, Permitted Uses.

The requirements regulating the minimum lot size, minimum yard sizes (front, side, and rear), maximum building height (stories and feet), and maximum percent of lot coverage by buildings, as pertains to this district, shall conform with the provisions provided in the Height and Area Regulations table for the TH Zoning District.

Cooling towers, roof gables, chimneys and vent stacks may extend for an additional height not to exceed forty feet (40') above the average grade line of the building. Water standpipes and tanks, church steeples, domes, and spires, school buildings, and institutional buildings may be erected to exceed two and a half (2-1/2) stories in height, provided that one (1) additional foot shall be added to the front yards for each foot that such structures exceed two and a half (2-1/2) stories.

Two (2) enclosed spaces (garage) per dwelling unit. See Section 11.2, Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements.

An application for change in zoning to the TH Townhome district shall be accompanied with a site plan that clearly illustrates the development concept of the land being rezoned. In addition, any property zoned TH that has not had a site plan approved at the time of zoning shall have a site plan approved by the City, upon recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission, prior to issuing any building permit for new construction.

The MF, Multiple-Family Residential District is an attached residential district intended to provide a residential density of eighteen (18) dwelling units per gross acre. The principal permitted land uses will include multiple-family dwellings and garden apartments. Recreational, religious, health and educational uses normally located to service residential areas are also permitted in this District. This District should be located adjacent to a major street and serve as a buffer between retail/commercial development or heavy automobile traffic, and medium or low density residential development.

Uses permitted in the MF District are outlined in Article 4, Permitted Uses.

The requirements regulating the minimum lot size, minimum yard sizes (front, side, and rear), maximum building height (stories and feet), and maximum percent of lot coverage by buildings, as pertains to this district, shall conform with the provisions provided in the Height and Area Regulations table for the MF Zoning District.

Cooling towers, roof gables, chimneys and vent stacks may extend for an additional height not to exceed forty feet (40') above the average grade line of the building. Water standpipes and tanks, church steeples, domes, and spires, school buildings, and institutional buildings may be erected to exceed two and a half (2-1/2) stories in height, provided that one (1) additional foot shall be added to the front yards for each foot that such structures exceed two and a half (2-1/2) stories.

An application for change in zoning to the “MF” Multi-family district shall be accompanied with a site plan that clearly illustrates the development concept of the land being rezoned. In addition, any property zoned “MF” that has not had a site plan approved at the time of zoning shall have a site plan approved by the City, upon recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission, prior to issuing any building permit for new construction.

The purpose of this district is to provide adequate space and restrictions for the placement of HUD-Code manufactured homes in the City within designated subdivisions. This does not include mobile homes as defined in this ordinance. The MH District is also established to provide housing densities compatible with existing and proposed neighborhoods by providing alternative housing types both in construction and economy within the MH District. No HUD-Code manufactured home shall be allowed on any parcel or lot except on parcels or lots within the MH District.

Uses permitted in the MH HUD-Code Manufactured home district shall be in accordance with the listed uses in Article 4, Permitted Use Table.

The requirements regulating the minimum lot size, minimum yard sizes (front, side, and rear), maximum building height (stories and feet), and maximum percent of lot coverage by buildings, as pertains to this district, shall conform with the provisions provided in the Height and Area Regulations for the MH Zoning District.

Cooling towers, roof gables, chimneys and vent stacks may extend for an additional height not to exceed forty feet (40') above the average grade line of the building. Water standpipes and tanks, church steeples, domes, and spires, school buildings, and institutional buildings may be erected to exceed two and a half (2-1/2) stories in height, provided that one (1) additional foot shall be added to the front yards for each foot that such structures exceed two and a half (2-1/2) stories.

In the MH District, no carport, garage, storage building, office, or caretaker’s dwelling, laundry house, or other permitted structure may be located closer than ten feet (10') from any side or rear property line. Such structures shall also be subject to front yard requirements above.

Each Manufactured Home constructed after the effective date of this Ordinance shall contain and maintain either a detached or an attached fully enclosed garage. In no case shall such garage consist of less than four hundred and sixty-two (462) square feet of floor space with minimum interior measurements of at least 21 feet by 22 feet. The number of required parking spaces shall be in accordance with Section 11.2, Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations.

Any property developed within the MH district as a HUD-Code Manufactured Home or as a manufactured housing subdivision shall meet the following requirements:

The addition of peaked roof facades, atrium entrances, garages, porches, and patios are encouraged in order to increase the compatibility with conventional single-family housing in the City.

Area regulations for accessory buildings or accessory structures shall be in compliance with Section 11.10, Accessory Building & Use Regulations.

All utility lateral and service lines located within the MH District shall be installed underground.

Open space designated for the use and enjoyment of all residents shall be provided within a HUD-Code Manufactured Home subdivision at the ratio of five hundred (500) square feet for each of the first twenty (20) units, and two hundred (200) square feet for each additional unit in excess of twenty (20). Designated open space shall be developed and maintained for recreational and leisure activities and shall be located within the subdivision being developed.

A solid opaque screening wall or fence of not less than six (6) feet in height, measured at the highest finished grade, shall be provided along all perimeter property lines of a HUD-Code Manufactured Home subdivision which do not abut a dedicated street. Said screening wall or fence shall be of a decorative construction. This requirement can be waived or modified if natural or man-made physical features create an adequate separation or buffer from adjacent uses, as determined by the City Council upon recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission. However, any request to waive this requirement shall be presented as an element of the site plan and shall be subject to approval at that time only.

The “BC” Business Commercial District is established to create a District for office and professional uses and for limited retail uses intended for use by residents of nearby neighborhood areas to supply day-to-day needs and personal services. Neighborhood services should be located on a major street and generally utilize a site adjacent to one or more logical neighborhood service areas. The District can be used as a transition district between more intense uses and residential uses. Permitted uses should be compatible with adjacent residential areas.

Uses permitted in the “BC” District as outlined in Article 4, Permitted Use Table.

The requirements regulating the minimum lot size, minimum yard sizes (front, side, and rear) maximum building height (stories and feet), and maximum percent of lot coverage by buildings, as pertains to this district, shall conform with the provisions provided in the Height and Area Regulations table for the BC Zoning District.

Cooling towers, roof gables, chimneys, vent stacks, or mechanical equipment rooms may project, not to exceed twelve feet (12') beyond maximum building height.

Additional height will be permitted in the “BC” Business Commercial District for each additional foot that a structure sets back beyond the required front setback. For each one foot of additional setback the structure will be permitted one additional foot of height; but shall not exceed a total height of sixty (60) feet.

If the front of the building is dedicated totally to landscaping, the front or side yard adjacent to the street may be reduced by ten (10) feet.

Off-street parking and loading requirements shall be provided as required by Section 11.2, Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements.

Landscaping and Tree plantings and site improvements shall be provided as required by Article 3.22, Landscape Requirements of Chapter 3, Building Regulations of the City of Granbury Code of Ordinances, as adopted and amended, and this ordinance.

Sign requirements shall be provided as required by Article 7, Sign Requirements.

Outdoor lighting requirements shall be provided as required by Article 10, Outdoor Lighting Requirements.

Open storage is prohibited.

All refuse facilities shall be screened from view on three (3) sides from persons standing at ground level on the site or immediately adjoining property, by a masonry wall not less than six (6) feet, nor more than eight (8) feet in height or by an enclosure within a building. Refuse containers shall have solid latching gates and shall be provided and maintained in a manner to satisfy local public health and sanitary regulations. Each refuse facility shall be located so as to provide safe and convenient pick-up by refuse collection agencies. Repair to damaged walls and gates shall be completed within 30 days of notification of such damage. (also see illustration provided in Section 5.11.G, Refuse Facilities.)

The LC - Light Commercial District is established to provide locations for various types of general retail trade, business and service uses to one or more residential neighborhoods. The shopping areas developed within a LC - Light Commercial District should utilize a shopping center concept and be limited to two stories in height. The LC - Light Commercial District and shopping areas should be located generally at the intersection of major thoroughfares and convenient to their residential trade area, with signage compatible with surrounding land use. No open storage is permitted in the LC - Light Commercial District.

Uses permitted in the LC District are outlined in Article 4, Permitted Uses.

The requirements regulating the minimum lot size, minimum yard sizes (front, side, and rear), maximum building height (stories and feet), and maximum percent of lot coverage by buildings, as pertains to this district, shall conform with the provisions provided in the Height and Area Regulations table for the LC Zoning District.

Cooling towers, roof gables, chimneys, vent stacks, or mechanical equipment rooms may project, not to exceed twelve feet (12') beyond maximum building height.

Additional height will be permitted in the “LC” Light Commercial District for each additional foot that a structure sets back beyond the required front setback. For each one foot of additional setback the structure will be permitted one additional foot of height; but shall not exceed a total height of sixty (60) feet.

Off-street parking and loading requirements shall be provided as required by Section 11.2, Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements.

Landscaping and Tree plantings and site improvements shall be provided as required by Article 3.22, Landscape Requirements of Chapter 3, Building Regulations of the City of Granbury Code of Ordinances, as adopted and amended, and this ordinance.

Sign requirements shall be provided as required by Article 7, Sign Requirements.

Outdoor lighting requirements shall be provided as required by Article 10, Outdoor Lighting Requirements.

Facilities requiring outdoor display of equipment for rent or sale, open storage of materials, commodities, or equipment the following requirements shall apply:

The HC, Heavy Commercial District is intended to provide a centrally located and convenient location for small scale service and commercial related establishments, such as wholesale products, welding shops, flea markets, major automotive repair, upholstery shops, and other heavy commercial uses. Uses in this district may require open, but screened, storage areas for materials. The uses envisioned for the district will typically utilize smaller sites and have operation characteristics which are not compatible with residential uses and some nonresidential uses. Convenient access to major and minor streets is also a primary consideration. The HC - Heavy Commercial District is to be suitable for properties along and adjacent to major streets.

Uses permitted in the HC District are outlined in Article 4, Permitted Uses.

Additional height will be permitted in the “HC” Heavy Commercial District for each additional foot that a structure sets back beyond the required front setback. For each one foot of additional setback the structure will be permitted one additional foot of height; but shall not exceed a total height of sixty (60) feet.

Off-street parking and loading requirements shall be provided as required by Section 11.2, Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements.

Landscaping and Tree plantings and site improvements shall be provided as required by Article 3.22, Landscape Requirements of Chapter 3, Building Regulations of the City of Granbury Code of Ordinances, as adopted and amended, and this ordinance.

Sign requirements shall be provided as required by Article 7, Sign Requirements.

Outdoor lighting requirements shall be provided as required by Article 10, Outdoor Lighting Requirements.

Except for new and used automobile dealers and similar facilities requiring outdoor display of vehicles or equipment for rent or sale, open storage of materials, commodities, or equipment the following requirements shall apply:

The I - Industrial District is intended primarily for uses in the conduct of manufacturing, assembling and fabrication, and for warehousing, wholesaling and service operations that do not depend upon frequent customer or client visits. Such uses do require accessibility to major highways, rail lines or other means of transportation.

Those uses specified in Article 4, Permitted Uses. However, no permanent use of temporary dwellings, such as travel trailers or mobile homes may be used for on-site dwelling purposes in any industrial district.

Structures requiring railroad access will require a setback from the centerline of the railroad right-of-way that shall be in accordance with applicable State law.

Off-street parking and loading requirements shall be provided as required by Section 11.2, Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements.

Landscaping and Tree plantings and site improvements shall be provided as required by Article 3.22, Landscape Requirements of Chapter 3, Building Regulations of the City of Granbury Code of Ordinances, as adopted and amended, and this ordinance.

Sign requirements shall be provided as required by Article 7, Sign Requirements.

Outdoor lighting requirements shall be provided as required by Article 10, Outdoor Lighting Requirements.

Except for new and used automobile dealers and similar facilities requiring outdoor display of vehicles or equipment for rent or sale, open storage of materials, commodities, or equipment the following requirements shall apply:

No uses shall be allowed which are prohibited by State law or which operate in excess of State or National environment or pollution standards as determined by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Texas Department of Health, the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, or any other federal or state regulatory body governing environmental issues or pollution standards.

The development standards in the CBD District are designed to maintain and encourage development within the central section of the City. Standards for vehicle parking, building setbacks, and building height are similar to those existing on developed properties in this section of the City. Single-, two-, or multi-family uses are permitted within the same structure as the commercial use.

Uses permitted in the CBD District are outlined in Article 4, Permitted Uses.

The requirements regulating the minimum lot size, minimum yard sizes (front, side, and rear), maximum building height (stories and feet), and maximum percent of lot coverage by buildings, as pertains to this district, shall conform with the provisions provided in the Height and Area Regulations table for the CBD District.

Additional height will be permitted in the “CBD” Central Business District for each additional foot that a structure sets back beyond the required front setback. For each one foot of additional setback the structure will be permitted one additional foot of height; but shall not exceed a total height of sixty (60) feet. Additional height exceeding 60 feet may be permitted by Special Exception as granted by the Zoning Board of Adjustment.

Off-street parking and loading requirements shall not be required. However, when provided, the parking spaces must meet the sizes as provided for parking and drive spaces in Section 11.2, Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements.

Landscaping and Tree plantings and site improvements shall be provided as required by Article 3.22, Landscape Requirements of Chapter 3, Building Regulations of the City of Granbury Code of Ordinances, as adopted and amended, and this ordinance.

Sign requirements shall be provided as required by Article 7, Sign Requirements.

Outdoor lighting requirements shall be provided as required by Article 10, Outdoor Lighting Requirements.

Open storage is prohibited.

All residential structures located within the CBD District may be used as commercial or residential uses in accordance with the following conditions:

All commercial structures may contain a residential use concurrent with the commercial use, in accordance with the following restrictions:

All legal and valid residential uses existing on the effective date of this ordinance within the Central Business District shall have legal conforming status. The owners of the property where such uses are located shall be permitted, if necessary or desired, to rebuild, expand, or remodel. All expansions or remodels shall comply with the provisions of this ordinance.