Regulations set forth in this section [article] are the district regulations in the MF-1 Apartment District.

Uses. In MF-1 Apartment District, no building or land shall be used and no building shall be hereafter erected, reconstructed, enlarged or converted, unless otherwise provided in this ordinance, except for one or more of the following uses:

(1)

Apartment purposes.

(2)

Uses permitted in SF-3 Residential District.

(3)

Special permit use, as provided in this ordinance.

(4)

Only the following accessory buildings and uses:

(a)

An accessory building necessary to store equipment for several dwelling units or provide a service function for several dwelling units. No such accessory building shall be occupied as a place of abode. Any accessory building which is not part of the main building shall be separated from the main building by a minimum of ten feet.

Area regulations.

(1)

Front Yard.

(a)

There shall be a landscaped front yard on lots containing dwelling units having a minimum depth of 30 feet.

(b)

No structure shall be located in the front yard unless as an element of permissible landscaping.

(c)

No off-street parking shall be allowed in any front yard area. However, drives of ingress and egress from the public street to a parking area shall be allowed to cross the front yard from front to rear.

(2)

Side Yard. There shall be a side yard distance of 30 feet from the side lot line to the nearest foundation.

(3)

Rear Yard. Where such rear yard exists, there shall be a rear yard distance of 30 feet from the rear lot line to the nearest foundation.

(4)

Unusable Land Areas. No pond, creek or other unusable terrain shall be changed without the approval of such plans by the Planning and Zoning Commission. All required setback areas shall be measured from the edge of the usable land available for development as determined by the planning and zoning commission. Such unusable land areas shall be planned as open greenbelt area to the maximum extent possible.

(5)

Overhang And Fireplaces. The maximum setback requirements shall apply in all cases, except that fireplaces, eaves, bays and balconies may extend up to a maximum of three and one-half feet into the required front, side or rear yard.

(6)

Width of Lot. The minimum width of the lot shall be 200 feet throughout the depth of the lot from front to rear.

(7)

Depth of Lot. The minimum depth of lot shall be not less than 200 feet.

(8)

Area of Lot. Every lot shall have an area of not less than two acres.

(9)

Coverage.

(a)

The average minimum floor area per apartment living unit shall not be in the aggregate less than 850 square feet. Outside walls shall be constructed of Standard Masonry construction.

(b)

There shall be a cumulative minimum space area of 2,700 square feet of space for each apartment living unit in apartment buildings.

(c)

In no event shall the number of dwelling units exceed 16 units per acre, exclusive of all public street right-of-ways, alleys and parking areas, but inclusive of open space, recreational and service areas.

(d)

For each lot platted for a single-family dwelling, the regulations set forth in the SF-3 Residential District shall be applicable.

(10)

Height Regulations. No apartment building shall exceed two standard stories in height, but in no case more than 30 feet; provided the Town Council, after receiving a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission, may grant a special permit in excess of the above, subject to appropriate safeguards and conditions.

(11)

Refuse and Waste Storage. Refuse and waste storage areas shall conform to standards as required by this ordinance herein.

(12)

Access. Alleys may be used for ingress and egress to parking and service areas; provided a minimum paved alley width of 20 feet is provided from a street to the parking or service area. Such ingress and egress shall be approved by the planning and zoning commission, giving consideration to adjacent properties and appropriate screening.

(13)

Parking Regulations.

(a)

Off-street parking space shall be provided behind the front building line in the side or rear yard of the lot or tract of land upon which an apartment building is constructed in accordance with the following requirements:

(1)

Adequate off-street parking space shall be provided to meet the requirements of the residents and their guests in each apartment project with a minimum of two parking spaces for each living unit.

(b)

Every apartment lot or parcel of land used as guest or private parking area shall be developed and maintained in the following manner:

(1)

Surface of Parking Area: Off-street driveways and parking areas shall be curbed, paved and maintained to Town of Hickory Creek, Texas specifications.

(c)

No parking area or vehicle storage space shall be used for the storage or parking of any vehicle in excess of one and one-half ton capacity.

(14)

Fire Lanes. There shall be a fire lane of not less than 24 feet in width within 50 feet of every building served. This shall be on at least one side of the building and cannot be obstructed.

Recreational Areas.

(1)

Swimming pools, as an accessory structure to a principal building, shall be subject to approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission after taking into consideration the location and the size of the plot; the site; the detailed plans of such swimming pool and any required accessories; and such other factors as may be required for the health, safety and general welfare of the community. In addition, the Planning and Zoning Commission may require that any swimming pool, including mechanical equipment, be located at such distance from any property line as not to interfere with the peace, comfort and repose of the occupants of any adjoining building residence. Any lights illuminating such swimming pools shall be so erected as to eliminate direct rays and minimize reflected rays of light on adjoining premises. A minimum four foot permanent fence or wall must be erected and maintained around said pool and such fence or wall must be not more than 20 feet distance at any one point from the edge of the pool. The fence or wall must be provided with a gate equipped with a gravity lock and be locked at all times.

Mechanical Equipment. Mechanical equipment shall be constructed, located and screened so as not to interfere with the peace, comfort and repose of the occupants of any adjoining building or residence.

Special Requirements.

(1)

Storage Area. Every apartment unit shall have an enclosed storage area of not less than 30 square feet of floor area, eight feet high, exclusive of interior closet space, and shall comply with article XII, section 2, paragraph 4a.

(2)

Construction. All buildings shall be constructed according to the Standard Masonry Construction requirements as defined herein.

(Ord. 86-10-114)