Granite Shoals City Zoning Code

means a subordinate building or portion of the main building, the use of which is incidental to that of the principal use of the main building or land which is enclosed and occupiable to humans, such as workshops, garages, guest suites, or studios. An accessory building may not be used for commercial leasing, or rental as an apartment, dorm, accessory dwelling unit, or short-term rental.

means a detached, subordinate structure, the use of which is incidental to the principal use of the main structure or land which is not occupiable to humans, such as pergolas, gazebos, or storage sheds. An accessory structure may not be used for commercial leasing, or rental as an apartment, dorm, accessory dwelling unit, or short-term rental.

means an individual or organization retained or utilized by owner to list, advertise, and/or manage short term rentals for an owner’s residential property.

means an establishment for which the principal use of the property is the exhibition of coin-operated amusement machines. The following conditions shall create a presumption that the principal use of the property is the exhibition of coin-operated amusement machines:

Retail business that predominately sells prepackaged alcoholic beverages, including liquors, wine, or beer, usually intended to be consumed off premises.

mean any building, or portion thereof, which is designed, built, rented, leased, let or hired out to be occupied as three or more apartments, or which is occupied as the home, or residence of three or more families living independently of each other and maintaining separate cooking facilities.

Sells equipment and parts used for repairing, servicing, or customizing vehicles.

Establishment that sells or rents passenger vehicles, such as cars, trucks, vans, motorcycles, or boats. This use would also include maintenance, sale of vehicle parts and accessories.

Produces and sells baked goods, such as bread, cookies, cakes, doughnuts, bagels, pastries and pies.

means the board of adjustment of the city.

means any structure built for the support, shelter or enclosure of persons, animals, chattels or moveable property of any kind.

means the total area enclosed by a line formed by the outside surface of all walls at the foundation line.

means the vertical distance from the highest point of the property to the highest point of the structure.

means a line behind which all buildings must be built, such line generally parallel to the front, side or back line.

means a tract of land which, at the time of filing for a building permit, is intended by its owner or developer to be used, developed or built upon as a unit, under single ownership or control. It shall front upon dedicated streets.

A facility where young children are taken care of, especially while their parents are working.

A religious institution that is organized and operated exclusively for religious, educational, scientific, or other charitable purposes, which may include conducting religious ceremonies and providing a residence for the leader.

means the City of Granite Shoals, Burnet County, Texas.

means The city manager of the City of Granite Shoals or his/her designee.

means the city manager, police chief, code compliance officer or other legally designated head of a city department or his/her authorized representative when acting in an official capacity.

A facility used for cleaning fabrics, textiles, clothing, and laundry by immersion and/or agitation in solvents or other processes. A plant is a central facility that provides cleaning services to various business types.

means any kind of machine or device operated by or with a coin or other United States currency, metal slug, token, electronic card, or check, that is used or is capable of being used to dispense or afford amusement, skill, or pleasure or is operated for any purpose, other than for dispensing only merchandise, music, or service. The term:

means buildings designed for, or occupied by, bowling alleys, health clubs, swimming pools, ice skating, billiards, indoor and outdoor theaters and other similar recreational activities operated as a commercial enterprise.

means a legal arrangement in which a dwelling unit in an apartment building or residential development is individually owned, but in which the common areas are owned, controlled and maintained through an organization of all individual owners.

means a person that contracts or subcontracts to perform work or provide services or supplies, including but not limited to, general contractor, road contractor, lath, plaster or masonry contractor, plumbing contractor, electrician, and truck hauling.

means an area and/or building used to store equipment, trucks and motor vehicles, construction supplies, building equipment and raw materials customarily required in the construction trades of a contractor engaged in building or other construction businesses, including but not limited to plumbing, electrical, structural, finish, demolition, transportation, masonry, excavating or other construction work. The term “contractor’s yard” may include an office that shares the site. Normal maintenance of equipment is allowed. The definition of a contractor’s yard shall not apply to those instances where materials stored are to be used within 180 days for the improvement of a residence or business on the property where it is to be constructed.

means a zoning district which is a part of the city, wherein the regulations of this chapter are uniform.

means a private roadway to a parking space, garage, dwelling, or other structure or to individual lots and located entirely within the property owner’s property.

means that portion of a driveway that extends from the property line to the primary road surface, which should include the approved drainage culvert.

A large, heavy-duty container designed for collecting and transporting waste materials.

means a building or portion thereof, designed and used exclusively for living, sleeping, cooking, and eating, including single-family, two-family and multifamily dwellings, but not including hotels, motels, campers or camp trailers, or any vehicle or portable structure having no permanent foundation other than wheels, jacks or skirts.

means the projecting lower edges of a roof overhanging the wall of a building.

means area surrounded by a solid fence or wall to a height of six or more feet which effectively screens the contents from view and protects from the spread of fire and vandalism.

means the city manager of Granite Shoals or the person or department to whom the city manager may delegate enforcement responsibility.

Commercial or public venue designed to provide amusement, performance, or leisure experiences.

A retail establishment selling, renting, or repairing agricultural machinery, equipment and supplies.

mean constructed barriers, typically made of wood, metal, or wire, that encloses or separates an area, and may be used to mark property boundaries and provide security or privacy.

means a masonry wall, eight inches or more in width, which is continuous from foundation through the roof and is without openings other than fire proof doors.

Financial institution that accepts deposits from the public and creates a demand deposit, makes loans and other various lending activities.

Business that prepares, sells, or serves food products to the public. Examples might be cafes, food trucks, bakeries, or other establishments where food is the primary focus.

A business establishment that provides services related to the care, preparation, and burial or cremation of deceased individuals.

Retail store that sells furniture and related accessories.

means a facility where fuels for motor vehicles, powered watercraft and motorized equipment are sold and dispensed at retail. Such fuels may include, but are not limited to, gasoline, E85 and other ethanol blends, diesel, biodiesel, compressed gases, and other motor fuels. Gas stations may also sell fuel additives and lubricants, but maintenance/repair services are prohibited.

means usable for its intended purpose and without visible defect, rust, rot, deterioration, or other condition that would result in a loss of structural integrity or otherwise create a risk to health and safety.

Facility used for propagation, production, and sale of agricultural or ornamental plants. Serves the market by selling plants directly to customers.

Retail establishment primarily engaged in the sale of a general or limited line of food products and non-grocery products intended for home preparation or easy to grab products; may be attached to gas stations.

Retail establishment that sells a variety of tools and home improvement items.

Retail store that sells household hardware for home improvement projects, home building materials, hand and power tools, electrical/plumbing supplies, paint, lawn and garden products and construction and maintenance materials.

A licensed medical facility that provides comprehensive health care services, including diagnosis, treatment, and care for individuals who are ill or injured.

A commercial lodging facility that provides temporary public accommodation for to transient guests for consideration, typically for less than 30 consecutive days, that may include a variety of guest services and amenities, such as onsite restaurants, bars, conference rooms, fitness centers, and pools. The term "hotel" includes a hotel, motel, tourist home, tourist house, tourist court, inn, roominghouse, short-term rental, or bed and breakfast. The term "hotel" does not include a hospital, sanitarium, nursing home, or a dormitory as defined in Texas Tax Code § 156.001.

Facility where customers can wash and dry their clothes themselves without professional help.

means an off-street space for the parking of a vehicle while loading or unloading merchandise or materials.

means a tract or parcel of land on which a building of primary use may be built along with an accessory building incident to it, having a frontage on a dedicated street.

means a lot situated at the intersection of two streets.

means a lot other than a corner lot.

means that boundary of a building lot which is also the line of an existing or dedicated street. Upon corner lots, either street line may be selected as the front lot line provided a front and rear yard are established adjacent and opposite, respectively to the front lot line.

means a lot which is part of a subdivision, the plat of which has been recorded in the office of the county clerk; or a parcel of land, the deed of which was recorded in the office of the county clerk.

means a lot other than a corner lot, with frontage on two streets. On a through lot, both street lines shall be deemed front lot lines. Two back to back corner lots may be a through lot.

Facility that specializes in joining, repairing, or cutting metal materials using skilled welders.

A factory-built dwelling constructed after June 15, 1976, in compliance with HUD-Code (Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards) that are built on a permanent chassis, transported in one or more sections and installed on a permanent foundation. (Mobile Homes were constructed prior to June 15, 1976, prior to HUD-Code)

means any structure or combination of structures designed for the mooring of boats, a marine fuel facility, and the sale of related merchandise allowed within the General Business One District, GBI. Sale of alcoholic beverages may be applicable.

Healthcare facility where patients receive diagnosis and treatment without being admitted to a hospital.

Method of construction where homes are built in sections (modules) or components in a factory setting, then transported onsite for assembly. This type of housing must comply with the criteria outlined in the Residential Zoning District.

Refer to hotel definition.

means any building or part thereof that does not conform to current use regulations but did conform to the use regulations in effect at the time the use was established.

means a land use that does not conform to current use regulations, but did conform to the use regulations in effect at the time the use was established.

A private institution providing residential accommodations with healthcare, especially for elderly people.

Buildings used for administrative, clerical or educational activities.

means a portable storage container designed and constructed as a standardized, reusable vessel intended to be loaded on a truck, rail car or ship and modified to be used for storage purposes. Examples include, but are not limited to, Conex boxes or any other portable storage container.

means the part of a roof or wall that extends beyond the facade of a lower wall.

means any person or legal entity claiming ownership or title of real property, including but not limited to:

See section 40-16.

See section 40-16.

means an area surfaced with asphalt, concrete or similar all weather surface. See section 40-16(d)(1).

means a natural person, his heirs, executors, administrators or assigns, and also includes a firm, partnership or corporation, its or their successors and/or assigns, or the agent of any of the aforesaid.

Provides needs of individual customers related to care, cleaning or repair, examples might be barbershop, hairdressers, beauty salon, tanning, shoe repair and laundromat. Small businesses located in local communities often provide specialized products or services.

A retail establishment primarily engaged in the preparation, dispensing, and sale of prescription and non-prescription medications, health and wellness products, and related goods.

means the planning and zoning commission of the city.

Printing, publishing or graphic arts services.

means any use controlled by the city, county, state, federal or any other governmental entity or agency.

means an organization supplying but not limited to water, electricity, transportation, sewage treatment and disposal, solid waste collection and disposal.

means a lot, tract, or parcel of land upon which accommodation is provided for two or more recreational vehicles used as living or sleeping quarters by the day, week, or month, whether a charge is or is not made. A recreational vehicle park is a unified development of recreational vehicle spaces provided for recreational vehicle use with or without community facilities and permitted permanent buildings.

Establishment that sells and or rents new and or used recreational vehicles, travel trailers, boats, watercrafts and similar types of vehicles.

means a facility that combines retail sales such as auto parts, supplies and accessories and provides limited repair services that do not involve major mechanical overhauls such as:

means a facility that provides all services in Repair 1 including major repairs such as:

means occupancy in a building or structure or portion thereof that is used or intended to be used for living, sleeping, and/or cooking or eating purposes.

means a commercial enterprise located on acreage with appropriate landscaping and green space. It may have the following facilities located within its borders; lodging, conference centers, dining and bar facilities, swimming pools, marinas, tennis courts and service/support buildings.

Facility that offers safe place to dock, coverage from the elements and possible recreational amenities such as swimming pools, fitness centers, and lounges.

means a retail establishment primarily engaged in the sale of prepared food and drinks for consumption on the premises.

Facility used for parking and storage of trailers, motor vehicles and recreational vehicles. Texas Administrative Code, Title 34, Part 1, Rule § 3.294 (Real Property Rental and Lease).

means vehicular-type portable homes designed as a temporary dwelling for travel, recreational, and vacation uses that are without a permanent foundation that can be towed, hauled, or driven and including, but not limited to, recreational travel trailers, truck campers, pop-up camping trailers, motorized recreational vehicles or mobile homes, motor coach homes, converted trucks and buses, tent trailers, and fifth wheel motor homes. Such homes shall not exceed eight (8) feet in width and forty-six (46) feet in length and shall be classified as a recreational vehicle whether or not its wheels, rollers, skids, or other rolling equipment have been removed, and whether or not any addition thereto has been built on the ground.

means the storage of one or more recreational vehicles, watercraft or trailers for a fee or other compensation.

An educational institution that is independently funded and operated.

A public school is an educational institution that is funded and operated by government agencies, typically at the local, state, or federal level. Tuition-free for students residing within the designated school district or jurisdiction. Open to all students, regardless of background, income, or academic ability. Required to follow state-mandated curriculum standards, assessments, and regulations. Staffed by certified educators and subject to oversight by public education authorities.

A group of retail stores and related commercial establishments that are planned, developed, and managed as a single property. These centers are designed to provide convenient access to a variety of goods and services for consumers in one location.

means a licensed residential dwelling unit or any portion of a dwelling unit that is occupied for short-term use by any person other than the primary owner for any form of compensation and for a period of not more than 30 consecutive days, and that has registered this use with the City in accordance with the City's ordinances. A short-term rental does not include a hotel or motel.

means any device or surface on which letters illustrations, designs, figures or symbols are painted, printed, stamped, raised, projected or in any manner outlined or attached and used for advertising purposes. Refer to § 40.24.

means a plan for a development, other than a subdivision construction plan, submitted by an applicant to demonstrate that the development complies with the requirements of this chapter such as building layout, parking, drives, landscaping, screening, and other site improvements. For the purposes of the recreational vehicle section of this chapter, a site plan requires a sketch or drawing depicting the proposed location of the recreational vehicle on the property the recreational vehicle will be placed, including fence lines of the property, structures on the property, the approximate size and proposed location of the recreational vehicle on the property, and approximate distances between the proposed location of the recreational vehicle and the fence line and structures on the property.

means a right-of way, whether public or private and however designated, which provides vehicular access to adjacent land. Streets may be of the following categories:

means any addition or repair to any building which changes its basic structure, size, shape or outward appearance, or changes the plumbing, wiring or sewer connections of the building.

Offers comprehensive education in various disciplines related to the world of business and management.

means the temporary use of a recreational vehicle at a location, and for a duration, as permitted and defined in Section 40-30(b).

means any overnight stay of any person within the recreational vehicle pursuant to this Code.

means any person or agent, not the owner, who occupies a residence for any period of time.

Industry providing machinery, equipment and tools for a limited time to users, mainly general contractors, or individual consumers for personal use.

A licensed medical professional who is trained to diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases and injuries in animals.

means a triangular right-of-way dedication (corner clip) measuring 10 feet by 10 feet, measured at the property line, that is required on corner lots at the intersection of two streets or intersection of a street and an alley to provide sufficient room for intersection visibility.

means a distributor that sells motor fuels and lubricants at a wholesale level. No maintenance/repair services are provided.

means an open space, on the same building lot with a building, unoccupied and unobstructed by any portion of a structure from the ground upward, except as otherwise provided.

means the widest side yard of a lot.

means the part of the lot between a line projected the full width of a lot along the rear wall of the main building on said lot.

means the narrowest side yard of a lot.