In the nonresidential districts, a subordinate building to the main building that does not exceed the height of the main building and does not exceed fifty (50%) percent of the floor area of the main building, and that is used for purposes directly accessory and incidental to the main use.

In a residential district, a subordinate building that is attached or detached and is used for a purpose that is customarily incidental to the main structure but not involving the conduct of a business. Examples may include, but are not limited to, the following: a private garage for automobile storage, tool shed, greenhouse as a hobby (no business), home workshop, children's playhouse, storage building, garden shelter, etc.

A use that is customarily incidental, appropriate and subordinate to the principal use of land or building(s) and that is located upon the same lot therewith.

A place where aircraft can land and take off that is usually equipped with hangars, facilities for aircraft refueling and repair, and various accommodations for passengers.

A minor right-of-way that is dedicated to public use and which affords a secondary means of vehicular access to the back or side of properties otherwise abutting a street, and which may be used for public utility purposes. No fences, storage or structures are allowed in alley right-of-ways.

Provision of private (not operated by the City of Kaufman) emergency transportation which may include medical care, and which may include storage and maintenance of vehicles and boarding rooms for ambulance drivers.

An amusement enterprise that is wholly enclosed within a building which is treated acoustically so that noise generated by the enterprise is not perceptible at the bounding property line, and that provides activities, services and/or instruction for the entertainment of customers or members, but not including amusement arcades. Uses may include, but are not limited to, the following: bowling alley, ice skating rink, martial arts club, racquetball/handball club, indoor tennis courts/club, indoor swimming pool or scuba diving facility, and other similar types of uses. Included are video arcades where more than ten (10%) percent of the public floor area is devoted to three (3) or more amusement devices that are operated for a profit, whether the same is operated in conjunction with any other business or not, including but not limited to such amusement devices as coin-operated pinball machines, video games, electronic games, shuffle boards, pool tables or other similar amusement devices.

An amusement enterprise offering entertainment and/or games of skill to the general public for a fee wherein any portion of the activity takes place outdoors and including, but not limited to, a golf driving range, archery range, miniature golf course, batting cages, go-cart tracks, amusement parks, and other similar types of uses.

An antenna or antenna tower/support structure used for the purpose of transmission, retransmission, and/or reception of radio, television, electromagnetic, or microwave signals primarily for the purpose of operating a business and/or for financial gain (e.g., commercial broadcasting, cellular/wireless telecommunications, etc.). The antenna tower/support structure shall be setback from all adjacent property lines a distance equal to its height. A satellite dish antenna that exceeds six feet (6') in diameter shall also be considered as a commercial antenna.

An antenna and antenna support structure used for the purpose of transmission, retransmission, and/or reception of radio, television, electromagnetic, or microwave signals for private or personal use and not for the purpose of operating a business and/or for financial gain. Antennas located in a residential district shall be limited to thirty-five (35') feet in height and shall be setback from all adjacent property lines a distance equal to its height. A satellite dish antenna not exceeding six feet (6') in diameter shall also be considered a non-commercial antenna.

A retail establishment engaged in the selling of works of art, furniture and/or other artifacts of an earlier period, with all sales and storage occurring inside a building.

An institution for the collection, display and/or distribution of objects of art or science, and which is typically sponsored by a public or quasi-public agency and generally open to the public.

A congregate residence facility for seven (7) or more elderly (over 55 years of age) persons or disabled persons, regardless of legal relationship, who need limited assistance with daily living activities. A limited number of support services such as meals, laundry, housekeeping, transportation, social/recreational activities, hairdressing, etc. may be provided or associated with the assisted living facility. Units may be attached or detached, single- or double-occupancy, and may include limited kitchen facilities. Full-time medical or nursing care is not typically provided by the facility, but may be privately arranged for by individual residents on a part-time or temporary basis (e.g., visiting nurses, etc.). (See "Independent Living Facility")

An athletic field or stadium owned and operated by an agency other than the City of Kaufman or the Kaufman Independent School District.

An athletic field or stadium owned and operated by a public agency (e.g., City of Kaufman, Kaufman Independent School District, etc.) for the general public including a baseball field, soccer field, golf course, football field or stadium which may be lighted for nighttime play.

A facility less than 1,500 square feet for the production and/or sale of baked goods.

A manufacturing facility over 1,500 square feet for the production and distribution of baked goods and confectioneries to retail outlets.

An establishment for the custody, loan, exchange and/or issue of money, the extension of credit, and/or facilitating the transmission of funds.

A structure intended for the purpose of storing farming and ranching related equipment and/or housing livestock.

A portion of a building that is partly or wholly underground. For purposes of height measurement, a basement shall be counted as a story when more than one-half (1/2) of its height is above the average level of the adjoining ground or when subdivided and used for commercial or dwelling purposes by other than a janitor employed on the premises.

a dwelling occupied as a permanent residence by an owner or renter which serves meals and provides or offers sleeping accommodations in not more than five (5) rooms for transient guests for compensation.

A piece or parcel of land entirely surrounded by public highways or streets, other than alleys. In cases where the platting is incomplete or disconnected, the Director, or his designee, shall determine the outline of the block. The term Block also refers to part of the legal description of platted subdivisions which contain one or more lots of record.

Any structure intended for shelter, occupancy, housing or enclosure for persons, animals or chattel. When separated by dividing walls without openings, each portion of such structure so separated shall be deemed a separate building.

The vertical distance from the average line of the highest and lowest points of that portion of the lot covered by the building to the highest point of coping of a flat roof, or to the deck line of a mansard roof, or to the average height of the highest gable of a pitched or hipped roof.

A line parallel, or approximately parallel, to any lot line at a specific distance therefrom, marking the minimum distance from the lot line that a building may be erected (see Figure 12.3[sic])

Materials, tools, and/or hardware customarily used in the construction of buildings and other structures, including facilities for storage of materials for retail sales. Sometimes referenced as a "home improvement center". "Outdoor" means the storage of materials and products outside of the main building.

The inspector or administrative official charged with responsibility for issuing permits and enforcing the Zoning Ordinance and Building Code of the City of Kaufman.

See "Lot" definition.

Any premises for the transient housing and/or parking of motor-driven buses and the loading and unloading of passengers.

A residence located on a premises with a main residential or nonresidential use and occupied only by a caretaker or guard employed on the premises.

Outdoor or indoor commercial amusement provided on a temporary basis.

A structure that is open on a minimum of two (2) sides and designed or used to shelter not more than three (3) vehicles and not to exceed twenty-four (24') feet on its longest dimension. Also called "covered parking area."

Land used or intended to be used for the burial of the human dead and dedicated for cemetery purposes, including columbariums, crematories, mausoleums, and mortuaries when operated in conjunction with and within the boundaries of such cemetery.

Same as cemetery except only for the burial of dead animals.

An official certificate issued by the City through the Fire Official, Building Official, or his designee which indicates conformance with the zoning regulations, fire and safety codes and building codes and which authorizes legal use of the premises for which it is issued; may be referred to as an "Occupancy Permit".

A building for regular assembly for religious worship which is used primarily and designed for such purpose and those accessory activities which are customarily associated therewith, and the place of residence for ministers, priests, nuns or rabbis on the premises (tax exempt as defined by State law). For the purposes of this ordinance, Bible study and other similar activities, which occur in a person's primary residence, shall not apply to this definition.

The governing body of the City of Kaufman, Texas.

A building or complex of buildings that house municipal offices and services, and which may include cultural, recreational, athletic, food service, convention and/or entertainment facilities owned and/or operated by a municipality or private nonprofit agency.

An academic institution of higher learning, accredited or recognized by the State and covering a program or series of programs of academic study.

An industrial facility where fabrics are cleaned with substantially non-aqueous organic solvents on a commercial basis not open to the general public.

A place where not more than six (6) physically or mentally impaired or disabled persons are provided room and board, as well as supervised care and rehabilitation by not more than two (2) persons as licensed by the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation (also see Chapter 123 of the Human Resources Code).

Document adopted by the City that consists of graphic and textual policies which govern the future development of the City and which consists of various components governing specific geographic areas and functions and services of the City. State Law requires all zoning to be in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan.

A permanent manufacturing facility for the production of concrete or asphalt.

A temporary manufacturing facility for the production of concrete or asphalt during construction of a project, and to be removed when the project is completed.

A housing development designed to provide a full range of accommodations for older adults (55 years of age or older), including independent living, assisted living and skilled full-time nursing or medical care. Residents may move from one level to another as their needs change.

A building, part of a building, or land area for the storage of materials, equipment, tools, products, and vehicles that are then transported off site for the performance of maintenance, repairs, installation, assembly or construction by various tradesmen.

Retail establishment selling food for off-premises consumption and a limited selection of groceries and sundries (and possibly gasoline, if pumps are provided). Does not include or offer any automobile repair services.

A general service establishment which reproduces, in printed form, individual orders from a business, profession, service, industry or government organization and occupies less than 7,500 square feet.

A land area of three (3) acres or more which may include buildings, a golf course, clubhouse, dining room, swimming pool, tennis courts and similar recreational or service uses available only to members and their guests.

The percentage lot area covered by all buildings located thereon, determined by dividing the square footage of the footprint of all buildings and covered structures by the total square footage of the lot.

An establishment open to the general public for dancing.

A facility located on three (3) acres or more arranged and conducted for the organized recreation and instruction of children including outdoor activities on a daytime basis.

A commercial facility or place designed for the care or training of seven (7) or more unrelated children under fourteen (14) years of age for less than 24 hours a day.

The total number of residential buildings allowed upon a given tract of land usually expressed in total number of units per gross acres or net acre.

Having no physical connection above the top of the floor line of the first floor with any other building or structure.

Building or facility used for the storage and distribution of wholesale items/products.

Any bin or box located on a property outside of a building that accepts unwanted household items that is unstaffed and has no employee or representative of the operator present to accept donations or collect items.

A warehouse/showroom establishment for the production, display and sale of draperies and soft coverings for furniture.

A custom cleaning shop not exceeding two thousand five hundred (2,500) square feet of floor area which may include a drive-up window for drop off service but no self-service.

Any building or portion thereof, which is designed or used as living quarters for one (1) or more families.

A grant of one (1) or more of the property rights by the property owner to and/or for the use by the public, a corporation or another person or entity, in order to prevent land from becoming isolated without access or utilities or to allow storm water to properly drain without causing flooding or standing water.

Public and private primary, secondary and post-secondary educational facilities offering instruction in the branches of learning and study required to be taught by the Texas Education Agency; and such federally funded educational programs for preschool children as the Head Start Program.

A subsidiary station in which electric current is transformed.

An area or space either outside or within a building for the display of topic-specific goods or information.

One (1) or more persons related by blood, marriage, or adoption; or a group not to exceed six (6) persons not all related by blood or marriage, adoption or guardianship, occupying a dwelling unit.

A facility that regularly provides care in the caretaker's own residence for not more than six (6) children under fourteen (14) years of age, excluding the caretaker's own children, and that provides care after school hours for not more than six (6) additional elementary school siblings of the other children given care. However, the number of children, including the caretaker's own, provided care at such facility shall not exceed twelve (12) at any given time. No outside employment is allowed at the facility. This facility shall conform to Chapter 42 of the Human Resources Code of the State of Texas, as amended, and in accordance with such standards as may be promulgated by the Texas Department of Human Resources.

An area used for growing usual farm products, vegetables, fruits, trees, and grain and for the raising thereon of the usual farm animals such as horses, cattle, and sheep and including the necessary accessory uses for raising, treating, and storing products raised on the premises, but not including the commercial feeding of offal or garbage to swine or other animals and not including any type of agriculture or husbandry specifically prohibited by ordinance or law.

An establishment for the selling of corn, grain and other food stuffs for animals and livestock, and including implements and goods related to agricultural processes, but not including farm machinery.

Any public service building of the municipal government including a library or City Hall, but excluding storage yards, utility shops and equipment centers.

An area of land subject to inundation by a 100-year frequency flood as determined using standard engineering practices and generally as shown on the FIRM Flood Insurance Rate Map of the City of Kaufman.

The total gross square feet of floor space within the outside dimensions of a building including each floor level, but excluding carports, residential garages, and breezeways.

The total gross square feet of floor space within the outside dimensions of a building including each floor level of the main building or buildings on a lot, divided by the lot area.

An establishment for the display and retail sale of flowers, small plants and accessories.

A manufacturing or light industrial use that primarily deals with the processing and packaging of food (such as dairy or grain) products that are intended for human consumption, but which are not typically sold in volume to end users on the premises. Incidental retail sales of food products (e.g., bread and baked goods, dairy products such as cheese, etc.) created and packaged on the premises may be allowed as an accessory use.

A retail business establishment that displays and sells consumable goods that are not to be eaten on the premises. Prepared food may be sold only as a secondary or accessory use.

A utility such as one distributing heat, chilled water, closed circuit television or similar service and requiring a franchise to operate in the City of Kaufman.

An organized group having a restricted membership and specific purpose related to the welfare of the members such as Elks, Masons, Knights of Columbus, or a labor union.

A place for the storage of human bodies prior to their burial or cremation, or a building used for the preparation of the deceased for burial and the display of the deceased and ceremonies connected therewith before burial or cremation.

This group includes dry goods retail stores selling new goods for furnishing the home including, but not limited to furniture, floor coverings, draperies, glass and chinaware, domestic stoves, refrigerators, and other household electrical and gas appliances.

An enclosed (on at least three (3) sides) accessory building, or a part of a main building, used for storage of automobiles and used solely by the occupants and their guests. Also called "enclosed parking space."

A residential dwelling unit attached to or over a garage but not attached to the main residential structure. A garage apartment or accessory dwelling cannot be leased, rented, occupied by or sold to a different family than that which occupies the main residential structure.

See "Automotive Fuel Service Station".

See "Industrial, Manufacturing".

An area of twenty (20) acres or more improved with trees, greens, fairways, hazards, and which may include clubhouses.

A building or portion of a building used as a place of work for a gymnast or dancer or for instructional classes in gymnastics or dance.

A self-propelled vehicle having a manufacturer's recommended Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) of greater than 11,000 pounds (including trailers), such as large recreational vehicles (originally manufactured as RVs, not converted), tractor-trailers, buses, vans, and other similar vehicles. The term "truck" shall be construed to mean "Heavy Load Vehicle" unless specifically stated otherwise.

A building or open area used for the display, sale, rental or storage of heavy machinery, tractors or similar machines, or a group of machines which function together as a unit.

An area of land or water or a structural surface which is used, or intended for use, for the landing and taking off of helicopters, and any appurtenant areas which are used, or intended for use for heliport buildings and other heliport facilities. (Must meet FAA AC 150/5390-2B guidelines)

The same as a heliport, except that no refueling, maintenance, repairs or storage of helicopters is permitted. (Must meet FAA AC 150/5390-2B guidelines)

An occupation carried on in a dwelling unit, or in an accessory building to a dwelling unit, by a resident of the premises, to which the occupation is clearly incidental and secondary to the use of the premises for residential purposes (see Section 43).

An institution where sick or injured patients are given medical and/or surgical treatment intended to restore them to health and an active life, and which is licensed by the State of Texas.

An institution where those persons suffering from illness, injury, deformity and/or deficiencies pertaining to age are given care and treatment on a prolonged or permanent basis and which is licensed by the State of Texas.

A dwelling unit that provides residence, care, rehabilitation and support, but not more than twenty-five (25) persons, regardless of legal relationship, who are elderly; disabled; orphaned, abandoned, or neglected children; victims of domestic violence; or rendered temporarily homeless due to fire, natural disaster, or financial setbacks, living together with no more than two caregivers as a single household. Where applicable, a household care facility shall have appropriate licensing and/or registration by the State of Texas. The structure is to be constructed to match, an exterior appearance compatible with the surround residential dwellings. Residential houses shall not convert garages into additional living or sleeping area. Cannot be located within one mile from another Household Care Home, Household Care Facility and/or Household Care Institution.

A dwelling unit that provides residence, care, rehabilitation and support to not more than seven (7) persons, regardless of legal relationship, who are elderly; disabled; orphaned, abandoned, or neglected children; victims of domestic violence; or rendered temporarily homeless due to fire, natural disaster, or financial setbacks, living together with no more than two caregivers as a single household. Where applicable, a household care home shall have appropriate licensing and/or registration by the State of Texas. The structure is to be constructed to match, an exterior appearance compatible with the surround residential dwellings. Residential houses shall not convert garages into additional living or sleeping area. Cannot be located within one mile from another Household Care Home, Household Care Facility and/or Household Care Institution.

A facility unit that provides residence, care, rehabilitation and support to twenty-six (26) persons or more, regardless of legal relationship, who are elderly; disabled; orphaned, abandoned, or neglected children; victims of domestic violence; or rendered temporarily homeless due to fire, natural disaster, or financial setbacks, living together with not less than two caregivers as a single household. Where applicable, a household care institution shall have appropriate licensing and/or registration by the State of Texas. Cannot be located within one mile from another Household Care Home, Household Care Facility and/or Household Care Institution.

Any use different from the primary use but which compliments and/or supplements the primary use (for example, a sundries shop that serves tenants of an office building or hospital). Incidental shall mean an area which constitutes not more than ten (10%) percent of the main use.

A development providing self-contained dwelling units specifically designed for the needs of the elderly. Units may be rented or owner-occupied. To qualify as retirement housing, a minimum of 85% of the total units shall have a household head 55 years of age or older. No long-term or permanent skilled nursing care or related services are provided.

Establishments engaged in the manufacturing or transformation of materials into new products. These establishments are usually described as plants and factories, and characteristically use power driven machines and materials handling equipment. Manufacturing production is usually carried on for the wholesale market, rather than for direct sale to the domestic consumer.

An establishment with indoor pens in which more than four (4) dogs or domesticated animals more than one (1) year old are housed, groomed, bred, boarded, trained and/or sold for commercial purposes.

An establishment with outdoor pens in which more than four (4) dogs or domesticated animals more than one (1) year old are housed, groomed, bred, boarded, trained and/or sold for commercial purposes.

An establishment where more than three (3) children are housed for care and/or training during the day or portion thereof.

A small, free-standing, one (1) story accessory structure having a maximum floor area of one hundred (100) square feet and used for retail purposes, such as automatic teller machines or the posting of temporary information and/or posters, notices and announcements. If a kiosk is to be occupied, it shall have a minimum floor area of fifty (50) square feet.

Generally, that portion of a residential dwelling that is devoted to the preparation and/or cooking of food for the purpose of consumption by residents of the dwelling. A kitchen, as referred to within this Ordinance, generally indicates the presence of complete cooking facilities (i.e., stove, oven, microwave oven and/or refrigerator) as differentiated from a "kitchenette" which provides very limited cooking facilities (i.e., single-burner hot plate, under- counter refrigerator, microwave oven only, etc.).

A facility that makes or produces equipment or products used for research or testing.

An establishment that engages in research, testing or evaluation of materials or products, but not medical-related (see "Medical Facilities - Medical Laboratory").

Material such as, but not limited to, grass, ground covers, shrubs, vines, hedges, trees or palms, and non-living durable materials that are commonly used in landscaping such as, but not limited to, rocks, pebbles, sand, walls or fences, but excluding paving.

A facility where patrons wash, dry and/or dry clean clothing and other fabrics in coin operated machines that are operated by the patron.

A self-propelled vehicle having a manufacturer's recommended gross vehicle weight (GVW) not greater than 11,000 pounds and having no more than two (2) axles, such as pick-up trucks, sport utility vehicles, vans and mini-vans, recreational vehicles (less than thirty-two [32'] feet in length), campers and other similar vehicles but not including automobiles and motorcycles.

Manufacturing of finished products or parts, predominantly from previously prepared materials, including fabrication, assembly, and packaging of such products, and incidental storage, sales and distribution of such products, but excluding basic industrial processing. Includes fabrication of products by various trades such as welders, sheet metal workers, wood workers, machinists, etc. May also include establishments other than personal service shops for the treatment and/or processing of products as a service on a for-profit basis including, but not limited to, newspaper printing, laundry plant, cleaning and dyeing plants or light manufacturing[.]

An off-street space or berth used for the delivery and loading/unloading of vehicles.

The facilities provided by a municipality or a franchised utility company for distribution or collection of gas, water, surface drainage water, sewage, electric power or telephone service, including pad- and pole-mounted transformers.

A platted (as specified in Chapter 212 of the Texas Local Government Code) parcel of land that is owned by a single entity and is intended to be used, developed or built upon as a unit, and also which has access to a public street. Portions of a lot may not be sold, subdivided or ownership transferred without prior approval of a plat by the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council.

The total area, measured on a horizontal plane, included within lot lines.

A lot which has at least two (2) adjacent sides abutting for their full lengths upon a street, provided that the interior angle at the intersection of such two (2) sides is less than one hundred thirty-five degrees (135).

The mean horizontal distance between the front and rear lot lines.

A lot having frontage upon two (2) non-intersecting streets, as distinguished from a corner lot.

A lot having access to a street by means of a parcel of land generally having a depth greater than its frontage, but not less than thirty-five feet (35). Flag, or panhandle, lots are typically discouraged.

That dimension of a lot or portion of a lot abutting onto a street, excluding the side dimension of a corner lot.

A lot other than a corner lot.

A corner lot whose exterior side is adjacent to the front yard of another lot.

The narrower side of the lot abutting a street. Where two (2) lot lines abutting streets are of equal length, the owner shall have a choice in designating which shall be the lot frontage. For a lot which has a boundary line which does not abut the front street line, is not a rear lot line, and lies along the same general directional orientation as the front and rear lot lines, said line shall be considered a front lot line in establishing minimum setback lines.

The lot line farthest from and most parallel to the front lot line. For triangular lots, the point opposite the front lot line shall be considered the rear lot line and have a value of zero.

Any lot line not the front or rear lot line.

The lines bounding a lot as defined herein.

A lot which is part of a subdivision, the plat of which has been recorded in the office of the County Clerk of Kaufman County.

The horizontal distance measured between side lot lines parallel to the front lot line, and measured from the point on the building line, which is closest to the front lot line.

The building or buildings on a lot which are occupied by the primary use.

The offering for sale, storage, or display of new or used manufactured housing units (e.g., HUD-Code manufactured homes or industrialized homes as defined below) on a parcel of land, but excluding the use of such facilities as dwellings either on a temporary or permanent basis.

A parcel of land not less than five (5) acres, which is designed, platted, improved and intended for the long-term placement of individually owned HUD-Code manufactured home units or modular homes on platted lots which can be leased, rented or purchased outright by the owners of the manufactured home units. Facility may include a residence for the owner/manager of the premises, utility hook-ups, accessory structures, playgrounds and open space areas, fenced yard areas for pets, and other similar amenities.

Any one (1) of three (3) types of prefabricated housing products which are typically manufactured/assembled at a location other than the end user's permanent site, and which are regulated by the Texas Manufactured Housing Standards Act (Article 5221f and 5221f-1, V.A.C.S.). For the purpose of this Ordinance, there are three (3) types of manufactured homes:

That form of construction comprised of brick, stone, granite, marble, concrete, hollow clay tile, concrete block or tile, brick veneer, exterior plasters (including stucco), or other similar building units or materials or combination of these materials laid up unit by unit and set in mortar.

Small individual storage units for rent or lease, restricted solely to the storage of items. The conduct of sales, business or any other activity within the individual storage units, other than storage, shall be prohibited.

A dwelling in a developing subdivision, located on a legal lot of record, that is used temporarily as a sales office for the subdivision and to provide an example of the dwellings, which have been built, or which are proposed to be built within the same subdivision.

A facility offering temporary lodging accommodations or guest rooms on a daily rate to the general public and providing additional services, such as restaurants, meeting rooms, housekeeping service and recreational facilities. A guest room shall be defined as a room designed for the overnight lodging of hotel guests for an established rate or fee.

A usually two-wheeled, self-propelled vehicle having one (1) or two (2) saddles or seats, and which may have a sidecar attached. For purposes of this Ordinance, motorbikes, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), motor scooters, mopeds and similar vehicles are classified as motorcycles. Operation of a vehicle designed for off road use or otherwise not licensed and "street legal" on City streets and sidewalks is prohibited by City Ordinances.

The display, sale and/or servicing, including repair work, of motorcycles.

A company using trucks or other heavy load vehicles to transport goods, equipment and similar products. Includes companies that move or provide storage for residential or commercial belongings.

Any vehicle designed to carry one (1) or more persons which is propelled or drawn by mechanical power, such as automobiles, vans, trucks, motorcycles and buses.

Three (3) or more dwelling units on a single lot designed to be occupied by three (3) or more families living independently of one another, exclusive of hotels or motels.

Any area, land, building, structure and/or facility which is owned, used, leased or operated by the City of Kaufman, Texas.

A building, structure, or use of land lawfully occupied as of the effective date of this Ordinance or amendments thereto, but which does not conform to the use regulations of the district in which it is situated.

A facility which is engaged in the selling of flowers, ornamental plants, shrubs, trees, seeds, garden and lawn supplies, and other materials used in planting and landscaping, and may include cultivation and propagation activities outside a building.

A commercial facility for residents providing primarily in-patient health care, personal care, or rehabilitative services over a long period of time to persons who are chronically ill, aged or disabled and who need ongoing health supervision but not hospitalization.

A sale of goods or anything of value on any premises not considered a retail business establishment and zoned accordingly, lasting less than 72 hours, such as, garage sales, estate sales, rummage sales, yard sales, etc., regulated by Chapter 26 [Chapter 5], City of Kaufman Code of Ordinances, as amended.

The use or intended use of the land or buildings by proprietors or tenants.

A room or group of rooms used for the provision of executive, management and/or administrative services. Typical uses include administrative offices and services including real estate, insurance, property management, investment, personnel, travel, secretarial services, telephone answering, and business offices of public utilities, organizations and associations, but excluding medical offices.

A building or complex of buildings used primarily for conducting the affairs of a business, profession, service, industry, government or similar entity, that may include ancillary services for office workers such as a coffee shop, newspaper stand, sundries shop, hair/nail salon, etc.

An establishment with a portion of its total floor area devoted to storage and warehousing, but not accessible to the general public. The remaining area may include retail and wholesale sales areas, sales offices, and display areas for products sold and distributed from the storage and warehousing areas.

Off-street parking spaces located on private property on a different lot as the main use it serves when the lot on which the use is located cannot provide sufficient spaces to meet the parking requirement. Off-site parking must be within 1000 feet of the use it serves and must be approved by the City Council.

Off-street parking spaces provided in accordance with the requirements of this Ordinance, located on the same lot or tract occupied by the main use, which vehicles may not access directly from a public right-of-way.

On-street parking is allowed only in the Central Business District and in Residential Districts, except where "No Parking" ordinances are in effect or on any State controlled right-of-way.

Outside temporary display of finished goods being sold by the same retail business that occupies the main building on the lot that are specifically intended for retail sale but not displayed outside overnight. Displays may not occupy any designated parking space or be placed in any street or alley right-of-way.

(with no overnight display) is defined as the temporary showcasing, on a designated sidewalk, of finished goods, merchandise, or materials that are sold in the same retail business, that occupies the main building on the lot. The displays of such items are allowed only during the business's operating hours. Outside sidewalk display areas are not intended as additional sales space area or as outside storage, but as a way to exhibit a selection of items sold inside the store.

The permanent and/or continuous keeping, displaying or storing, outside a building, of any goods, materials, merchandise or equipment on a lot or tract for more than twenty-four (24) hours. Also referred to as open storage.

A commercial establishment where painting services are performed (but not automotive-related painting services, which would be included under "Automobile Repair, Major"). A paint retail store would not be included in this definition but would be considered to be a dry goods store.

Any unplatted tract of land, or any portion of an unplatted tract of land (see "Tract").

A recreation facility, park or playground which is not owned by a public agency such as the City or School District, and which is operated for the exclusive use of private residents or neighborhood groups and their guests and not for use by the general public.

Publicly owned and operated parks, recreation areas, playgrounds, swimming pools and open spaces that are available for use by the general public without membership or affiliation. This land use shall include school facilities, state or county open space lands. Special event type uses such as rodeos, concerts, festivals and other special events may require special event permits, as set forth in Chapter 70 [Article 10.03], as amended, of the City of Kaufman Code of Ordinances.

An off-street (i.e., not on a public street or alley), ground level area, paved in accordance with City of Kaufman parking lot standards, for the short- or long-term storage of motor vehicles and open to the public without charge.

An area or structure devoted to the parking or storage of automobiles for a fee which may include, in the case of a parking structure only, a facility for servicing automobiles provided that such facility is an internal function for use only by automobiles occupying the structure and that such facility creates no special problems of ingress or egress.

A single-family dwelling on a separately platted lot which is designed such that one (1) side yard is reduced to zero feet (0') in order to maximize the width and usability of the other side yard, and which permits the construction of a detached single-family dwelling with one side (i.e., wall) of such dwelling placed on the side property line. (See Section 18).

An establishment where money is loaned on the security of personal property pledged in the keeping of the owners (pawnbroker). Retail sales of primarily used (i.e., pre-owned) items is also allowed, provided that the sale of such items complies with local, State and Federal regulations.

An established residence licensed by the State which provides care for the elderly, for up to six (6) unrelated residents, regardless of legal relationship, in the following areas: food and shelter; assistance with meals, dressing, bathing, or other personal needs; administration of medication by licensed personnel. General supervision of the physical and mental wellbeing of persons needing assistance in the facility, in order to maintain a private and independent residence or assistance in order to manage a person's personal life. Such facilities to be allowed in all residential districts by State Law.

Establishments less than 2,000 square feet in gross floor area, primarily engaged in providing services generally involving the care of the person or his apparel and including (but not limited to) barber/beauty shops, dressmaking, shoe shining and repair, tailor or seamstress services, and other similar types of uses (no outside storage).

A retail establishment offering small animals, fish and/or birds for sale as pets, where such creatures are housed within the building, and which may include the grooming of dogs, cats and similar animals.

A facility for the long-term storage and distribution of petroleum that may also involve wholesale sales, but not retail sales, of petroleum and petroleum-based products. No manufacturing or refining of petroleum or petroleum-based products occurs on the premises, only storage and/or distribution functions.

A special overlay district that provides flexibility for innovative developers to integrate mixed uses together in such ways that is normally prohibited by straight zoning and that can assist in the implementation of the Comprehensive Plan or other development goals and objectives (such as Smart Growth principles, preservation of open space or efficient use of resources, etc.) for the benefit of the community as a whole. Planned developments are based on an underlying zoning district which remains in place except for the special or unique elements that are specifically delineated in the planned development ordinance. A planned development is not intended to be used to circumvent the basic requirements of the zoning ordinance.

A board which is appointed by the City Council as an advisory body, and which is authorized to recommend changes in the zoning of property and other planning functions as delegated by the City Council. Also referred to as the "Commission."

A plan showing the subdivision of land, creating building lots or tracts, showing all essential dimensions and other information in compliance with the subdivision standards of the City of Kaufman, and which is approved by the City of Kaufman and recorded in the plat records of Kaufman County.

An establishment which displays and sells structures capable of being carried and transported to another location, but not including manufactured housing or homes.

Land together with any buildings or structures situated thereon, same as "Lot".

The principal or predominant use of any lot or building.

A use which includes lithography, newspaper printing, publishing and distribution of printed materials but which does not include the recycling, reprocessing or chemical treatment of paper products.

An establishment providing social and/or dining facilities which may provide alcoholic beverage service, to an association of persons, and otherwise falling within the definition of, and permitted under the provisions of, that portion of Title 3, Chapter 32, Vernon's Texas Codes Annotated, Alcoholic Beverage Code, as the same may be hereafter amended, and as it pertains to the operation of private clubs.

A permanent use for which the primary purpose and design is to sell fruit, nuts, vegetables and similar foods with outside displays (if totally indoors then use is defined as a food store). No cooking or on-premises consumption of produce occurs on the site.

Work performed which is commonly identified as a profession, and which may be licensed by the State of Texas.

Retail sales of gaseous substances commonly used for household purposes such as propane and/or butane; does not include the storage, sale or distribution of other types of combustible substances or alternative fuels such as containerized natural gas, liquid propane, etc.

Any building, land, area and/or facility (including maintenance/storage yards and shops) which is owned, leased, primarily used and/or occupied by any subdivision or agency of the following: the State of Texas, the United States, or other public utility or agency. Any facility which is owned, leased, used and/or occupied by the City of Kaufman is defined as "Municipal Facility or Use".

Public view means areas that can be seen from any public street.

A public or private facility place designed and equipped for the conduct of sports, leisure time activities, and other customary and usual recreational activities.

An establishment that sells, leases and/or rents new and/or used recreational vehicles, travel trailers, campers, boats/watercraft, and similar types of vehicles.

A parcel of land not less than five (5) acres nor greater than twenty-five (25) acres used as a commercial campground for recreational vehicles, travel trailers, and similar vehicles to reside, park, rent or lease on a temporary basis. Facility may include a residence for the owner/manager of the premises, utility hook-ups, accessory structures, playgrounds and open space areas, fenced yard areas for pets, and other similar amenities.

A small uninhabited structure (120 square feet maximum) or temporary container (e.g., "igloo" or dumpster-type container) which provides a self-service location for the depositing of recyclable materials such as aluminum cans (e.g., "can banks"), glass bottles, magazines/newspapers, metal or plastic containers, etc. Recyclables are picked up periodically from the site. This definition does not include large trailers or manned collection centers.

A dwelling unit which provides residence and care to not more than six (6) persons regardless of legal relationship who have demonstrated a tendency towards alcoholism, drug abuse, mental illness, or antisocial or criminal conduct living together with not more than two (2) supervisory personnel as a single housekeeping unit.

A facility which provides residence and care to seven (7) or more persons, regardless of legal relationship, who have demonstrated a tendency toward alcoholism, drug abuse, mental illness, or antisocial or criminal conduct together with supervisory personnel.

Same as a dwelling; also, when used with district, an area of residential regulations.

District where the primary purpose is residential use.

An eating establishment where vehicular traffic is primary to their business which may have indoor dining facilities as well as drive-in service where customers consume food in their vehicle including drive-through windows for pickup of food for off premise consumption.

An eating establishment where customers are primarily served at tables or are self-served, where food is consumed on the premises, and which do not have a drive-through window.

This major group includes retail stores which sell any number of lines of primarily new merchandise including but not limited to dry goods, apparel and accessories, furniture and home furnishings, small wares, electronics, appliances, hardware, but not food or alcoholic beverages. The stores included in this group are known as department stores, variety stores, general merchandise stores, general stores, etc. and are divided into buildings containing less than 7,500 square feet or more than 7,500 square feet which is the dividing line for fire sprinkler systems.

This major group includes retail stores which sell any number of lines of primarily food products including but not limited to prepared foods, can goods, fresh produce, dairy products, bakery products, meat products, delicatessen, or alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. The stores included in this group are known as grocery stores, food stores, convenience stores, etc. and are divided into buildings containing less than 7,500 square feet or more than 7,500 square feet which is the dividing line for fire sprinkler systems.

A building or portion of a building which is arranged, occupied or intended to be occupied as living or sleeping quarters but not including toilet or cooking facilities.

The reclamation and storage of used products or materials.

The process of extracting and/or storing sand, gravel, stone, topsoil, compost or other products from the earth.

A for-profit business that offers instruction and training in a profession, service or art such as a secretarial or court reporting school, barber/beauty college or commercial art school, but not including commercial trade schools.

A for-profit business that offers vocational instruction and training in trades such as welding, brick laying, machinery operation/repair, and similar trades.

A school under the sponsorship of a private agency or corporation, other than a public or religious agency, which offers a curriculum that is generally equivalent to public elementary and/or secondary schools.

A school under the sponsorship of a public or religious agency which provides elementary and/or secondary curricula, but not including private business or commercial trade schools.

Facilities for research, including laboratories, experimental equipment, and operations involving compounding or testing of materials or equipment.

Shielded, concealed, and effectively hidden from the view of a person standing at ground level on an abutting site, from a public street or right-of-way or outside the area or feature so screened, by a fence, wall, hedge, berm or similar architectural or landscape feature. Dumpsters, outside storage and loading docks must be screened from view from a public roadway in addition to screen walls that are required to be erected between nonresidential uses and residential uses.

Temporary seasonal uses include the sales of items such as Christmas trees, pumpkins, snow cones, fresh produce, and other items which are typically only available at certain times of the year for sale by individuals on private property in those Districts designated in the Use Tables (Section 33) , but not an accessory to businesses existing on the site. (Requires a Temporary Use Permit, per Section 40.8)

An accessory dwelling in a residential district for the sole use and occupancy of a member of the immediate family or of a person or persons employed on the premises by the occupant on a full-time basis as domestic help such as a maid, nanny/governess, groundskeeper, chauffeur, cook or gardener, but not involving the rental of such facilities or the use of separate utility connections for such facilities.

As defined by State Code; also see Chapter 118 [article 5.08] of the City Code of Ordinances as amended.

A group of primarily retail and service commercial establishments that is planned, constructed and managed as a total entity, and which provides customer and employee parking on-site, unloading/delivery areas which are separated from customer access, and aesthetically appropriate design and protection from the elements.

A dwelling which is joined to another dwelling at one (1) or more sides by a shared wall, which is designed for occupancy by one (1) family, and which is located on a separate lot delineated by front, side and rear lot lines which may be under individual ownership.

A dwelling designed and constructed as a free-standing structure for occupancy by one (1) family, and located on a lot or separate building tract having no physical connection to a building located on any other lot or tract.

Shop for the repair of lawn mowers, chain saws, lawn equipment, and other machines with one-cylinder engines.

A stable used for the rental of stall space or for the sale or rental of horses or mules.

An area used solely for the owner's private purposes for the keeping of horses, mules or ponies, which are not kept for remuneration, hire or sale.

A building used primarily for the storage of goods and materials.

That portion of a building (above grade), other than a basement, that is included between the surface of any floor and the surface of the next floor above it or, if there is no floor above it, then the space between the floor and the ceiling above it. The average height for a story shall be defined as twelve feet (12'). The definition of a story does not include parapets, gables and other normal roof structures. In cases where the site has a significant slope, the number of stories (i.e., height) of a building shall be measured from point representing the average slope from front to back (or side to side) of the building.

A space under a sloping roof which has the line of intersection of roof decking and wall face not more than three feet (3') above the top floor level, and in which space not more than two-thirds (2/3) of the floor area is finished off for use. A half-story containing an independent apartment or self-contained living quarters shall be counted as a full story.

Any dedicated public thoroughfare which affords the principal means of access to abutting property. A street is termed a major thoroughfare or arterial when the right-of-way is greater than sixty feet (60').

Any street, which joins another street at an angle, whether or not it crosses the other.

The area between the building front line and the front property (i.e., right-of-way) line.

Any change in the supporting members of a building, such as load-bearing walls or partitions, columns, beams or girders, or any substantial change in the roof or in the exterior walls.

Anything constructed or erected, the use of which requires location on the ground or which is attached to something having a location on the ground (also see definition of "Building").

A building or portion of a building used as a place for radio or television broadcasting.

Includes, but is not limited to, an establishment which provides facilities and equipment (e.g., gymnasiums, weight rooms, swimming pools/spas, exercise apparatus, instruction/classes, etc.) which are intended to promote health, fitness, weight reduction and/or similar health-related activities. Such facilities may include such accessory uses as food service, sales of sundries and apparel, and child care services, provided that such accessory uses are clearly incidental to the primary use and are for the use of studio patrons only (i.e., not the general public). No outside signage may be used to advertise accessory uses.

A building or portion of a building used for selling and/or applying tattoos (by injecting dyes/inks into the skin), and/or for piercing the skin with needles, jewelry or other paraphernalia, primarily for the purpose of ornamentation of the human body.

The teaching of swimming in a private swimming pool. Within a residential district, this use is subject to the approval and issuance of a conditional use permit, which may specify operating conditions and standards and which may limit the number of students and operating times.

A swimming pool with accessory facilities which is not part of the municipal or public recreational system and which is not a private swim club, but where the facilities are available for use by the general public for a fee.

A swimming pool constructed for the exclusive use of the residents of a one-family, townhouse or multiple-family dwelling and located, fenced and built in accordance with the City of Kaufman Code of Ordinances and International Building Codes as adopted. A private swimming pool shall not be operated as a business nor maintained in a manner to be hazardous or obnoxious to adjacent property owners.

An establishment which solicits business or the purchase of goods and/or services by telephone only. No sales of goods or services to the public occur at or on the premises. No products are stored at or on the premises.

A line for the transmission of telephone signals and a central office in which telephone lines are connected to permit communication but not including a business office, storage (inside or outside) or repair yards.

Short-term or seasonal uses that would not be appropriate on a permanent basis, which typically require a Temporary Use Permit (Section 40.8). See "Seasonal Uses" and "Occasional Sales".

Any nonresidential prefabricated structure which is not originally manufactured or constructed at its use site, required on-site installation of utilities and/or foundation.

A HUD Code modular, manufactured or portable building used temporarily to house students until permanent facilities can be constructed. Existing public or private schools or churches which because of growth, experience overcrowding of classroom facilities and require additional classroom space on a temporary basis until new facilities can be funded and constructed. Temporary permits for one (1) year for a specific time and location as determined may be issued by the Director and shall be subject to review and renewal for reasonable cause. Exterior façade materials shall be 100% masonry cementitious siding or siding with meets fire retardant specifications of the International Fire Code.

A structure or shelter used in connection with a development or building project for housing on the site of temporary administrative and supervisory functions and for sheltering employees and equipment. Temporary permits for one (1) year for a specific time and location as determined may be issued by the Director and shall be subject to review and renewal for reasonable cause.

A surface designed and constructed for playing the game of tennis along with all fencing, nets and related appurtenances but excluding lighting for nighttime play in residential areas except as may be otherwise provided or restricted by the conditional use permit.

An open lot with its appurtenant facilities devoted primarily to the showing of motion pictures or theatrical productions on a paid admission basis to patrons seated in automobiles.

A building or part of a building devoted to the showing of motion pictures, or for dramatic, musical or live performances.

A retail establishment engaged in the sale and/or installation of tires for vehicles, but without open storage.

A retail establishment engaged in the sale and/or installation of tires for vehicles, with open storage.

A building or a portion of a building used for the display and rental of tools, machinery and instruments.

A single individual parcel or lot.

The display and offering for rent of trailers designed to be towed by automobiles and light load vehicles.

A portable or mobile living unit which is used for temporary human occupancy away from the users' permanent place of residence, which does not constitute the users' principal place of residence, and which is designed to be towed behind another vehicle.

Permanent facilities and structures operated by companies engaged in providing transportation and utility services including but not limited to railroad track rights-of-way, sewage pumping stations, telephone exchanges, transit station turnarounds, water reservoirs and water pumping stations.

A light or heavy load vehicle (see definitions for "Light Load Vehicle" and "Heavy Load Vehicle").

The rental of new or used panel trucks, vans, trailers, recreational vehicles or motor-driven buses in operable condition and where no repair work or intensive cleaning operations are performed.

An establishment providing major and minor automotive repair services to heavy load vehicles.

The display, sale or rental of new or used heavy load vehicles in operable condition.

A facility for the parking, refueling and/or minor repair of heavy load tractor-trailer trucks. These facilities may also include retail sales of food and/or other items, restaurant(s), restroom/showers facilities, and/or temporary sleeping quarters.

An area and building where cargo is stored and where trucks, including tractor and trailer units, load and unload cargo on a regular basis. May include facilities for the temporary storage of loads prior to shipment.

A townhouse residential structure with two dwelling units in one (1) structure divided by a lot line, each designed to be occupied by one (1) family.

An open area or recreational facility which is designed and intended to be used for outdoor living and/or recreation purposes. An area of usable open space shall have a slope not exceeding ten (10%) percent, shall have no dimension of less than ten feet (10'), and may include landscaping, walks, recreational facilities, water features and decorative objects such as art work or fountains (see also Section 18.5(C-E)).

The purpose for which land or buildings are or may be occupied in a zoning district.

Facilities which serve to distribute and transmit electrical power, gas and water, including but not limited to electrical transmission lines, gas transmission lines, telephone lines and metering stations, whether operated by the City or private utility company.

An adjustment in the application of the specific regulations of the Zoning Ordinance to a particular parcel of property which, because of special conditions or circumstances of hardship peculiar to the particular parcel, is necessary to prevent the property from being deprived of rights and privileges enjoyed by other parcels in the same vicinity and zoning district. Only the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the City of Kaufman can grant a variance.

An establishment where animals and pets are admitted for examination and medical treatment (also see "Kennels").

A use that includes a commercial party with food provided by the facility or catered, and typically available at such functions. Commercial facilities that cater for profit or rent space for private parties or wedding receptions shall be allowed only in those nonresidential districts as indicated in the Use Charts. Private wedding receptions or private parties that are conducted in residential districts that require parking of more than six (6) vehicles on public streets require a temporary use permit issued by the Director and shall be limited to four (4) permits per calendar year.

Any lot upon which two (2) or more motor vehicles of any kind, which are incapable of being operated due to condition or lack of license, have been placed for the purpose of obtaining parts for recycling or resale.

An open space at grade between a building and the adjoining lot lines, unoccupied and unobstructed by any portion of a structure from the ground upward, except where otherwise specifically provided in this Ordinance that the building or structure may be located in a portion of a yard required for a main building. In measuring a yard for the purpose of determining the width of the side yard, the depth of a front yard or the depth of a rear yard, the shortest horizontal distance between the lot line and the main building shall be used.

A yard located in front of the front elevation of a building and extending across a lot between the side yard lines and being the minimum horizontal distance between the front property line and the outside wall of the main building.

The area extending across the rear of a lot measured between the lot lines and being the minimum horizontal distance between the rear lot line and the rear of the outside wall of the main building. On both corner lots and interior lots, the rear yard shall in all cases be at the opposite end of the lot from the front yard.

The area between the building and side line of the lot and extending from the front lot line to the rear lot line and being the minimum horizontal distance between a side lot line and the outside wall of the side of the main building.

See "Patio Home".

A board which is appointed by the City Council, and which is authorized to make special exceptions to the Zoning Ordinance (i.e., variances), and to hear and decide any appeals that allege error in an order, requirement, decision or determination made by an administrative official in the enforcement of the Zoning Ordinance.

A classification applied to any certain land area within the City stipulating the limitations and requirements of land usage and development.

The official map upon which the boundaries of the various zoning districts are drawn and which is an integral part of the Zoning Ordinance. The Official Zoning District Map is maintained by the City Secretary all other copies are for reference only and are not official.

A facility housing and displaying live animals, reptiles or birds, privately owned and operated for a fee or for the promotion of some other enterprise.

A publicly owned zoo or similar facility owned and operated by the City or a nonprofit zoological society where live animals, birds and reptiles are domiciled and displayed.