Highland Park City Zoning Code
§ 13
SPECIAL AREA AND USE REGULATIONS.
13-100
Courts–
Where an apartment building or buildings are erected so as to create inner courts, the faces of all opposite walls in such courts shall be a minimum distance of thirty (30) feet apart and no balcony or canopy shall extend into such court area for a distance greater than five (5) feet.
13-101
Location of Dwellings and Buildings–
Only one main building for one-family, two-family or multiple-family use with permitted accessory buildings may be located upon a lot or platted tract. Every dwelling shall face or front upon a public street, or approved place, other than an alley, which means of access shall have a minimum width of forty (40) feet. Whenever two (2) or more main buildings, or portions thereof, are proposed to be placed upon a single lot or tract and such buildings will not face upon a public street, the same may be permitted when the site plan for such development is approved by the Town Council so as to comply with the normal requirements for platting. No parking area, storage area, or required open space for one (1) building shall be computed as being the open space, yard or area requirements for any other dwelling or other use.
13-102
Temporary Construction Buildings–
Temporary buildings, and temporary building material storage areas to be used for construction purposes may be permitted for a specified period of time in accordance with a permit issued by the Building Inspector and subject to periodic renewal by the Inspector for cause shown. Upon completion or abandonment of construction or expiration of permit, such field offices and buildings shall be removed at the direction of the Building Inspector.
13-103
Location of Tennis Courts, Multi-purpose Game Courts and Swimming Pools, and Water Storage–
A.
Private tennis courts or multi-purpose game courts which are accessory uses shall be located on a building site and shall not cover more than twenty percent (20%) of the building site.
B.
Except as provided in Subsection (d), no portion of a tennis court or multi-purpose court surface, fence or other appurtenance shall be located within the required front yard or side yard nor nearer to any side lot line than permitted for a building as specified in Section 8-501 (minimum and maximum required side yard schedule) of the zoning ordinance nor nearer than three (3) feet from the rear property line, easement line or alley line. Fences or walls that exceed ten (10) feet in height shall be set back from any side lot line one (1) foot for each foot the fence or wall exceeds ten (10) feet from the setback permitted for a building under Section 8-501 of the zoning ordinance.
C.
All swimming pools and equipment shall be located behind the front building line. The edge of the pool’s water surface shall be located a minimum of three (3) feet from the side or rear yard line or easement line, if no alley exists. Pool equipment shall not be permitted in the required side yard, but may be located to the rear property line or easement line if no alley exists.
D.
A tennis court or multi-purpose court surface, swimming pool or other appurtenance located on a combined building site shall be located only in the rear yard or, in a side yard to the rear of a line joining the midpoint of one side lot line with the midpoint of the opposite side lot line, provided that such improvement(s) is (are) set back a minimum distance of ten (10) feet from the side lot line. (See Appendix Illustration 9[1])
[1]
Editor's Note: Said appendix is included as an attachment to this exhibit.
E.
Groundwater reclamation and rainwater harvesting systems shall be allowed in the front yard if located entirely below the natural front yard grade. Systems located partially above, or entirely above, the natural ground level, shall not be located in the front yard and shall:
13-104
Convex Safety Mirrors–
Convex Mirror regulations refer to the placement of convex (rounded) mirrors placed adjacent to alleys and at alley intersections for safety purposes. Convex safety mirrors may be attached to private property (i.e., a fence or wall) with permission of the property owner where the mirror is placed. Mirrors may overhang into the public right-of-way up to twelve (12) inches, but may not be placed by residents in the public right-of-way. Mirrors may not exceed eighteen (18) inches in diameter and may not be placed higher than ten (10) feet or lower than seven (7) feet above grade.
13-105
Small Solar Energy Systems–
Small Solar Energy Systems are permitted in all zoning districts as follows:
A.
Accessory Use.
A Small Solar Energy System is allowed as an accessory use in all zoning districts.
B.
General Standards.
Small Solar Energy System devices must be designed and located to avoid glare or reflection onto: (i) neighboring properties, inclusive of properties across an alley, easement, or street, and (ii) adjacent roadways. The devices shall not interfere with traffic or create a safety hazard, and must meet the following applicable requirements:
(1)
Ground-Mounted.
(a)
Ground-mounted Small Solar Energy Systems are considered structures and must meet applicable setbacks for the zoning district, and shall be located in the rear yard.
(b)
The solar panel collector and supporting framework of the Small Solar Energy System cannot extend more than six (6) feet above the existing grade.
(2)
Roof-Mounted.
(a)
Roof-mounted Small Solar Energy Systems located on pitched roofs shall be mounted as flush as possible to the roof, but in any case, shall not extend more than twelve (12) inches above the point of attachment.
(b)
Roof-mounted Small Solar Energy Systems on flat roofs cannot extend more than six (6) feet above the roof surface.
(c)
Roof-mounted Small Solar Energy Systems must also be in compliance with the maximum building height for the applicable zoning district.
(d)
Roof-mounted Small Solar Energy Systems shall not be visible from any street.
13-106
Wind Energy Devices and/or Systems Prohibited–
Wind Energy Devices shall be prohibited from all zoning districts of the Town of Highland Park, Dallas County, Texas.
13-107
Flags and Flagpoles–
The regulations set out in this Section apply to flags and detached flagpoles in all residential zoning districts as follows:
A.
Setbacks -
The minimum setback from any property line, overhead utility line, or public right-of-way shall be a distance equal to the vertical distance from the ground to the top of the pole.
B.
Size -
The height of the flagpole shall not exceed twenty-five feet (25') measured from the natural grade, set back a minimum distance equal to the height of the flagpole, measured at natural grade, from all adjoining property lines. The size of the flag shall be appropriate for the height of the flagpole, but each individual flag shall in no event exceed twenty-four (24) square feet in area.
C.
Number -
No more than one (1) flagpole shall be allowed per building site.
13-108
Temporary Storage Units–
Temporary storage units and similar portable storage containers may be located in the front yard, or in the side yard forward of the midpoint of the lot depth, for a period not to exceed four (4) days. Units may be placed in the rear yard, or in the side yard behind the midpoint of the lot depth, for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days.
Exception: Temporary storage units used in conjunction with a home renovation are excluded from these rear yard and side yard location and time restraint regulations and shall be removed upon completion of the home renovation project.
(Ordinance 884, sec. 4, adopted 2/6/78; Ordinance 1258, sec. 3, adopted 7/12/93; Ordinance 1631, sec. 7, adopted 8/22/05; Ordinance 1927, secs. 6–7, adopted 9/9/13)