1. 4.101.A
   Medium Density Residential, High Density Residential, Simple Living Residential, Industrial, Mixed Use, Public and Institutional, and Downtown Districts

   Principal uses are allowed in MR, HR, SLR, IN, MU, PI, and D zoning districts in accordance with Table 4-1.

2. 4.101.B
   Planned Zoning Districts

   The uses to be allowed in PD districts must be established at the time of development plan approval and identified in the ordinance establishing the subject PD district. The City Council is authorized to approve any use or combination of uses within a PD district.

1. 4.102.A
   Uses

   Uses are listed and defined in the first columns of Table 4-1.

2. 4.102.B
   Permitted and Conditional Uses

   1. 1.
      Uses identified with a “P” are permitted as-of-right in the subject zoning district.
   2. 2.
      Uses identified with an "L" are permitted as-of-right, subject to limitations in Section 4.200, Supplemental Use Regulations, and Section 2.401, Simple Living Residential District.  
   3. 3.
      Uses identified with a “C” are allowed only if approved in accordance with the conditional use approval procedures of Sec. 12.800.
3. 4.102.C

   Prohibited Uses

   1. 1.
      Uses identified with an “X” are expressly prohibited. Uses that are not listed in Table 4-1 and that cannot reasonably be interpreted to fall within one of the use categories or subcategories described in the table are also prohibited. 
   2. 2.
      The use of a recreational vehicle for habitation for longer than 90 days within or outside of a recreational vehicle park shall be prohibited Citywide.  
   3. 3.
      The establishment of a mobile/manufactured dwelling unit outside of a manufactured home park/subdivision on a vacant lot or that formerly had a conventional single-family detached house on it. Except as provided for in 4.203.C.
4. 4.102.D
   Supplemental Regulations and Specific Limitations

   1. 1.
      The “Standards” (final) column of Table 4-1 identifies additional regulations that apply to listed uses. Compliance with supplemental regulations is required for all limited and certain conditional uses unless otherwise expressly stated.
   2. 2.
      All Accessory Uses and Structures and Home Occupations are subject to the standards in Sec. 4.201 and Sec. 4.202, respectively.
   3. 3.
      The standards in 4.203 shall only apply to replacement mobile or manufactured homes outside of a manufactured home park. New mobile or manufactured homes outside of a manufactured home park are prohibited except in the SLR district. 
   4. 4.
      The standards in 4.2010 shall apply to any land use with equipment required to be screened or that has outdoor storage. 

1. 1.
    The actual or projected characteristics of the activity in relation to those of the use type;
2. 2.
   The amount of site area or floor space and equipment devoted to the activity;
3. 3.
   Vehicle parking demand;
4. 4.
   Average daily and peak hour trip generation (people, personal vehicles, and delivery vehicles);
5. 5.
   Types of vehicles used and their parking requirements;
6. 6.
   Building impervious surface coverage;
7. 7.
   Regulated air or water emissions;
8. 8.
   Noise, lighting, dust, and odors;
9. 9.
   Solid waste generation;
10. 10.
    The number of employees on a typical shift;
11. 11.
    Use and storage of hazardous materials;
12. 12.
    Character of associated buildings and structures;
13. 13.
    How the use is advertised;
14. 14.
    Nature and impacts of operation; and/or
15. 15.
    Hours of operation.

The home occupation regulations of this section are intended to allow Huntsville residents to engage in customary home-based work activities while also helping to ensure that such “home occupations” will not adversely affect the character and livability of surrounding residential neighborhoods. The regulations are also intended to ensure that home occupations remain subordinate to the principal residential use of the property, and to ensure the residential viability of the dwelling is maintained. The regulations recognize that many types of work can be done in a home with little or no noticeable effect or adverse impact.

Home occupations are allowed as an accessory use to an allowed residential use, subject to all applicable regulations of this section.

1. 1.
   The home occupation must be clearly incidental to the use of the dwelling as a residence.
2. 2.
   There may be no visible evidence of the conduct of a home occupation when viewed from the street or right-of-way or from an adjacent lot. There may be no change in the exterior appearance of the dwelling unit that houses a home occupation or site upon which it is conducted that will make the dwelling appear less residential in nature or function. Examples of such prohibited alterations include parking lots, or adding commercial-like exterior lighting.
3. 3.
   No equipment or process may be used in a home occupation that creates noise, vibration, glare, fumes, odors, or electrical interference detectable to the normal senses off the lot. In the case of electrical interference, no equipment or process may be used that creates visual or audible interference in any radio or television receivers off the premises, or causes fluctuations in line voltage off the premises.
4. 4.
   Only passenger automobiles, passenger vans and passenger trucks may be used in the conduct of a home occupation. No other types of motor vehicles may be parked or stored on the premises.
5. 5.
   The provisions of paragraph 4 (above) are not intended to prohibit deliveries and pickups by common carrier delivery vehicles (e.g., postal service, united parcel service, FedEx, et al.) of the type typically used in residential neighborhoods.
6. 6.
   No persons other than immediate family members who reside in the dwelling unit may be employed or involved in the home occupation.
7. 7.
   If there is more than one home occupation within the dwelling, the regulations of this section apply to the sum total of the activity related to such home occupations.

Any use that does not comply with the regulations of §4.202.C is prohibited as a home occupation.

1. 1.

   A Mobile Food Vendor shall submit a completed application for an annual Mobile Food Vending Permit to the City of Huntsville Department of Development Services and shall complete all required inspections through the City of Huntsville Central Inspections, Health Division and the City of Huntsville Fire Department.  An annual Mobile Food Vending Permit shall be required for each individual mobile unit utilized.  The required annual Mobile Food Vending Permit fee shall be as established by ordinance from time to time and the required fee shall accompany the application for each annual Mobile Food Vending Permit.

2. 2.
   A Mobile Food Vendor shall obtain:

   1. a.
      An Annual Mobile Food Vending Permit issued by the Department of Development Services;
   2. b.
      An annual Health Permit from the City of Huntsville Health Division prior to conducting business in the City.
3. 3.
   The annual Mobile Food Vending Permit and annual Health Permit are not transferable and shall be valid for one (1) year from the date of permit issuance.
4. 4.
   A separate Itinerant Vendor Permit, as required by Sec. 32-34 of the City of Huntsville Code of Ordinances, shall be required for each location where business is conducted.
5. 5.
   Subsequent renewal shall be subject to all requirements listed above.

1. 1.
   A Mobile Food Vendor shall comply with all regulations established by the City of Huntsville Code of Ordinances, the Texas Food Establishment Rules, the City of Huntsville Development Code, and the City of Huntsville Fire Marshal's office and maintain compliance with all requirements of this Article.
2. 2.
   Residing and/or dwelling within a mobile food unit is strictly prohibited.
3. 3.
   A mobile food vendor/unit is prohibited from operating on the same lot as a residential dwelling.
4. 4.
   Failure to comply with these standards may result in revocation of a vendor permit.  If vendor permit is revoked, the vendor must wait six (6) months before they can reapply.
5. 5.
   No Mobile Food Vendor shall conduct business in the public right-of-way and shall not block any fire lane or drive aisle.  The Mobile Food Vendor shall not locate a mobile unit in such a manner or location that obstructs the passage or visibility of any sidewalk, street, alley or street intersection by causing people to congregate at or near the mobile unit.
6. 6.
   A Mobile Food Vendor shall not locate on any private property without the written permission of the property owner.  The written permission shall include the authorization to place a mobile food unit on the property and authorize employees of the mobile food unit, as well as patrons, access to restroom facilities within three hundred (300) feet of the mobile food unit.  If at any time the property owner instructs the Mobile Food Vendor to leave, they must comply and leave the property immediately.  A copy of the owner's written and signed permission to operate in a stationary location shall be kept within the mobile unit for documented verification.
7. 7.
   All Mobile Food Vendors situated on the property shall be located on an all-weather surface as approved by the City Building Official.
8. 8.
   Hours of operation.  Mobile Food Vendors shall not operate between 12:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.  During these prohibited hours of operation, the mobile unit shall be properly stored or screened.  Vendors wishing to operate outside of these hours may apply for a Conditional Use Permit.
9. 9.
   Mobility requirement.  Mobile Food Vendors must remain capable of being moved and not permanently fixed or placed.
10. 10.
    All structures (vehicles) shall be kept in good repair.  Tires must be left on the mobile food unit and fully inflated at all times.
11. 11.
    Each mobile unit may have one permanently attached sign on the mobile unit and one (1) sandwich board, each no larger than thirty-six (36) inches tall by twenty-four (24) inches wide.  Signage must be removed when mobile unit is not on location.
12. 12.
    Waste disposal.

    1. a.
       On-site.  Each mobile unit shall be equipped with a portable trash receptacle and the Mobile Food Vendor shall be responsible for proper disposal of solid waste and waste water in compliance with this code.
    2. b.
       Off-site.  All waste must be disposed of at a commissary location unless located with a Mobile Food Vendor court that provides central waste disposal.
13. 13.
    Electrical Service.

    1. a.
       On-site electrical connections. Each mobile food establishment shall obtain electricity from, and be within thirty (30) feet of a permanent power source designed and constructed in accordance with the National Electrical Code and, as approved by the City. Portable generators may be used when permanent power is not available. Portable generators are prohibited within 500 feet of an occupied residential unit.

Any mobile unit stored on a lot within the City Limits shall be entirely enclosed within a building, or hidden from view behind the primary structure, or approved opaque screening.  All City residential parking requirements apply.

1. 1.
   Any mobile unit/food vendor participating in an event sponsored by the City, the Huntsville-Walker County Chamber of Commerce, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville I.S.D., or Texas Department of Criminal of Justice shall be considered exempt from the Mobile Food Vendor Permit and shall comply with all other regulations established by the City of Huntsville Code of Ordinances and Development Code.  A Mobile Food Vendor must be in possession of an annual Health Permit or apply for a Temporary Food Permit from the City of Huntsville.  Additionally, Food Handlers License from the State must be submitted to the City of Huntsville Health Division.  Event applications are to be submitted to the organizer of the City sponsored event.
2. 2.
   The mobile food unit fee will be waived, however, all applicable event fees will remain in effect.
3. 3.
   On-site inspections may be waived by the Building Inspector, Fire Marshal's office and/or Health Inspector at the discretion of each department or division.

Equipment Screening

All   accessory  equipment  associated  with   the  operation  of   a commercial facility, including but not limited to air conditioning units, generators, and utility boxes, must be screened from view of public rights‐of‐way  and   public   access easements to the maximum  extent possible. The design of the equipment enclosure must be architecturally compatible with the surrounding environment and structures. 

1. 1.
   Storage. Outdoor storage shall be limited to materials, products, or equipment used, produced, or manufactured by a permitted use.
2. 2.
   Location. Outdoor storage areas shall be located to the rear or side of the main building, away from the street frontage and public ROW.

   1. a.
      Outdoor storage areas shall not be located within, or occupy any required parking areas, setback areas, or landscape areas, or be on sidewalks or walkways.
3. 3.
   Screening. All materials stored outside shall not be stacked to exceed the height of the screening wall or fence. All storage, equipment, and activities related to outdoor storage shall be completely surrounded on all sides by shielding fencing and/or walls.
4. 4.
   Additional Screening Elements. When adjacent to the MR District, equipment and supplies related to building material storage yards, contractor's storage yards, lumberyards, manufacturing yards, and auto service and repair shall be entirely inside an enclosed building or buildings, unless the premises where such yards are located are entirely enclosed by fences or walls, as described below:

   1. a.
      In addition to fencing/wall standards above, all screening fences/walls along a street frontage or adjacent to the MR District shall employ a minimum of one (1) of the following screening techniques to be used to further shield outdoor storage areas:

      1. i.

         Planting with sufficient vines or climbing ivy of an acceptable density to ensure complete view‐obstructing screening within two (2) years of planting.

      2. ii.
         Combination of landscaped berm and solid masonry block wall meeting height requirements. Trees of the evergreen variety or other year‐round, leaf‐bearing type shall be planted and shall exceed the minimum height.
      3. iii.
         Combination of trees and shrubs of the evergreen variety, or other similar year‐round, leaf‐bearing type, with proper planting spacing to encroach over the fence.

         Such plants shall be of such variety and shall be clustered so as to allow only minimal gaps between foliage of mature trees and shrubs within one (1) year after planting.

      4. iv.

         Evergreen shrubs or other similar year‐round, leaf-bearing shrub, appropriately planted to form a solid hedge with a minimum of eight (8) feet in height within one (1) year after planting.