The zoning regulations and districts as herein established have been made in accordance with a comprehensive plan for the purpose of promoting health, safety, morals, and the general welfare of the city. They have been designed to lessen congestion in the streets; to secure safety from fire, panic, and other danger; to provide adequate light and air; to prevent the overcrowding of land; to avoid undue concentration of population; to facilitate the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks and other public requirements. They have been made with reasonable consideration, among other things, for the character of the district and its peculiar suitability for the particular uses with a view of conserving the value of buildings and encouraging the most appropriate use of land through the city.

(Ord. No. 11-15-99, 11-15-99)

1.201. [General division of districts.]

Zoning districts and regulations as herein set forth are established. The city is hereby divided into four types of districts:

(1)

R-1 single-family district.

(2)

R-1-G garden home.

(3)

R-2 duplex district.

(4)

R-3 multifamily low density district.

(5)

R-4 multifamily high density district.

(6)

R-5 single-family attached dwelling district.

(7)

P-R planned residential district.

(8)

MH manufactured home district.

(9)

C-1 restricted commercial district.

(10)

C.O.D. Commercial office district.

(11)

C-2 general commercial district.

(12)

C-O outdoor commercial district.

(13)

P-C planned commercial district.

(14)

M industrial district.

(15)

BP business park district.

(16)

M-P planned industrial district.

1.203. Boundaries of districts.

Where uncertainty exists with respect to the boundaries of the various districts as shown on the map accompanying and made a part of this ordinance, the following rules apply:

A.

The district boundaries are street, alley, and property lines unless otherwise shown, and where the districts designated on the map accompanying and made a part of this ordinance are bounded approximately by street, alley, or property line, the centerline of such street or alley or property line shall be construed to be the boundary of the district. Whenever council vacates a street or alley, adjacent districts shall extend to the centerline of the vacation.

B.

Where the district boundaries are not otherwise indicated, and where the property has been or may hereafter be divided into blocks and lots, the district boundaries shall be construed to be property lines and where the districts designated on the map accompanying and made a part of this ordinance are bounded approximately by lot lines, the lot lines shall be construed to be the boundary of the districts, unless the boundaries are indicated on the map.

C.

In unsubdivided property, the district boundary lines on the map accompanying and made a part of this ordinance shall be determined by use of the scale appearing on the map, unless shown by dimension.

D.

In the case of a district boundary line dividing a property into two parts, the district boundary line shall be construed to be the property line nearest the less restricted district.

1.204. Zoning map.

The city shall maintain an official zoning map showing the boundaries of the districts. All changes in zoning shall be placed on the map showing the boundaries of the area affected together with the date that the change became effective. A copy of the official zoning map shall be attached to and be made a part of this ordinance.

1.205. Land annexed to city.

All new territory hereafter annexed to the City of Hewitt shall be classified as R-1 district except as hereinafter provided.

A.

Any ordinance hereafter annexing new territory to the City of Hewitt may include, as a part thereof, a map or plat, showing the zoning classifications for the area being annexed.

B.

When new territory has been annexed to the City of Hewitt without an accompanying zoning plan, the city planning and zoning commission may hold public hearings to determine whether or not any part or all of such newly annexed territory shall be rezoned to comply generally with the master plan of the City of Hewitt. Notice of such hearing shall be substantially in conformity with the ordinances and state statutes regulating the rezoning of the property.

C.

The owner, lessee, or any other person, firm or corporation owning, controlling, constructing, supervising, or directing the construction of any building or structure which may be in the process of construction and which is incomplete at the time the land upon which it is situated is annexed to the City of Hewitt, Texas, shall apply to the city for such permits and are required on construction authorizing further work and shall attach to his application plans and specifications for the construction of such building or structure.

D.

The city shall issue such permits if the application shows that such building will comply with the building code and other ordinances, rules and regulations of the City of Hewitt except zoning, or the construction of such building or structure would not be to the detriment or against the general welfare of the citizens of Hewitt. Should the City of Hewitt make any requirements, decisions or determination which the owner or contractor feels is unreasonable, the owner or contractor or their representative may appeal the decision of the city to the board of adjustments and appeals in the manner prescribed in the building code of the City of Hewitt.

(Ord. No. 11-15-99, 11-15-99; Ord. No. 2006-04-03, § 2, 4-3-06; Memo. of 5-21-2013)

1.301. Minimum standards.

Use of premises and all buildings in the city shall be in accordance with the minimum standards hereinafter established.

1.302. [Lot requirements for buildings.]

Every building shall be on a lot. Except as provided in section 6.102F and section 6.103G, there cannot be more than one building on a lot.

1.303. [Other lot regulations.]

Yards, parking space, or lot area required for one building cannot be used for another building; nor can the size of a lot be reduced below the requirements of this ordinance.

(Ord. No. 11-15-99, 11-15-99)

1.304. Other construction requirements.

A.

To add a requirement that in residential zoned districts R-1, R-2, R-3, and R-5 masonry veneering shall cover 75 percent of the front and two sides of the first floor of all residential structures excluding doors and windows. Accessory buildings in residential zoned districts R-1, R-2, R-3, and R-5 that are larger than 400 square feet or have a door(s) larger than six feet (6') wide shall cover 75 percent of the front and two sides of the first floor of the structures, excluding doors and windows, with a masonry veneer.

B.

In residential zoned district R-4, all residential and accessory buildings shall cover a minimum of 80 percent of each exterior wall of the structures, excluding doors and windows, with a masonry veneer. The remaining area of each exterior wall, excluding doors and windows, shall use stucco, EIFS, or cast concrete modular siding.

(Ord. No. 02-19-01, § 1, 2-19-01; Ord. No. 2006-04-03, § 3, 4-3-06)