The following supplementary development requirements are use-specific requirements that apply in addition to development standards required for specified uses within specified zoning districts. These development requirements were established to assure compatibility with the adjacent zoning district and land uses as well as the public need and the city's orderly development.

(1)

Fuel sales, retail/gasoline sales and truck stop and fueling station. Automobile services stations and other gasoline/fuel sales uses, except the sale of aviation fuel at an airport, shall comply with the following requirements:

a.

A minimum street frontage of 120 feet is required for the site on which the use will occur;

b.

The principal use of a gasoline sales establishment in any district in which it is permitted shall be the sale of gasoline with incidental sales of sundries. The operation of a convenience store shall be permitted in conjunction with gasoline sales. Automobile sales and repair shall not be considered an accessory use. Automated car washes, as an accessory use, may be permitted;

c.

No outdoor sales or storage shall be permitted in conjunction with gasoline sales facilities;

d.

Pump islands shall be located a minimum of 25 feet from any street right-of-way;

e.

Pump islands shall be located a minimum of 400 feet from any residential zoning district or any portion of property zoned MU or PD for residential uses;

f.

The location of the refueling area shall be located a minimum of 100 feet from any residential zoning district or any portion of property zoned MU or PD for residential uses and 25 feet from any street right-of-way. In addition, an area shall be provided for the refueling truck outside the required drive aisles, fire lanes, right-of-way, and required parking;

g.

Any canopy placed over the pump island may not extend closer than 15 feet to any street right-of-way;

h.

An eight-foot solid fence shall be constructed and maintained along any property line adjoining a residential zoning district or any portion of property zoned MU or PD for residential uses;

i.

All lighting shall be designed and installed to prevent glare or light from being emitted onto adjacent properties;

j.

All self-service fuel/gasoline sales facilities shall provide an emergency shut-off switch to completely eliminate the flow of gasoline from all pumps upon activation in an emergency situation;

k.

This use is prohibited within 100 feet of the 100-year flood plain. Where such use is within 500 feet of the 100-year flood plain or within 1,000 feet of the Nimitz Lake impoundment area, such use shall require the adoption of a conditional use permit pursuant to this Code. The calculation of these distances shall be based on the approved Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) map in place at the time of development and the distance shall be measured from the closest point of the flood plain or impoundment area to the closest point on the property line of the tract containing the gasoline sales facility.

(2)

Mini-storage facilities. Mini-storage warehouses and self-storage units shall comply with the following requirements:

a.

Use, parking, and access:

1.

Mini-storage shall be used for storage purposes only and not for any other use, processing, services, or activities. Outdoor storage is prohibited in conjunction with this use, except as described in subsection 2., provided immediately below;

2.

The use may include the storage of recreational vehicles, boats, and automobiles, provided that the storage area is screened from public view and paved. The site plan or concept plan shall show the designated parking and storage areas at the time of project submittal. No parking or storage of recreational vehicles or boats shall be allowed within 50 feet of any residential zoning district or any portion of property zoned MU or PD for residential uses;

3.

One manager or caretaker apartment is authorized for use by an on-site manager or security guard.

4.

All driveways, parking, loading, and vehicle circulation areas shall be paved in accordance with city specifications.

5.

One parking space shall be required in the office and apartment area for each 10,000 square feet of floor area in the mini-storage development. These spaces are in addition to the required loading areas;

6.

A continuous marked fire lane is required throughout the project per the city's fire code;

7.

In addition to the fire lane required by the city's fire code, a continuous loading area, a minimum of eight feet in width, shall be provided for parking and loading along any building face which provides access to the storage units.

b.

Design criteria:

1.

The minimum separation between mini-storage buildings shall be 20 feet provided that additional separation will be necessary where loading areas and fire lanes are required;

2.

Public access doors to the storage units shall not face the public right-of-way;

3.

The leasing office or manager or caretaker apartment shall not exceed one story in height;

4.

Building façades facing public rights-of-way shall be a minimum of eight feet in height and shall include design features, such as changes in color, texture, or materials, or offsets in the building wall, to break up long façades;

5.

The maximum height adjacent to a residential zoning district or any portion of property zoned MU or PD for residential uses shall be one story, generally limited to a maximum of 15 feet.

6.

Lighting shall be installed with no fixtures extending above the rooflines and shall be designed and installed to prevent glare or light from being emitted onto adjacent residential properties.

(3)

Day care services, adult and children. A property used for day care services, including nursery schools, preschools, day care centers for both children and adults, and similar uses shall comply with the following requirements:

a.

The facility shall comply with the minimum state requirements for such facilities;

b.

A circular or similar drive, covered at the entrance with loading/unloading space for at least two vehicles shall be provided. This requirement is not required for multitenant buildings;

c.

No portion of any play or instruction area shall be located within the required front setback and/or side setback adjacent to a street; and

d.

An eight-foot solid fence shall be constructed and maintained along any property line adjoining a residential zoning district or any portion of property zoned MU or PD for residential uses.

(4)

Automobile service and repair, major or minor and automobile parts store. Properties providing both major and minor service and repair functions or sale of automobile parts and accessories as defined herein for vehicles such as passenger cars, pick-ups, and vans shall comply with the following requirements:

a.

All maintenance shall be performed entirely within the bays of any maintenance facility.

b.

No outdoor storage of vehicle parts or supplies, including tires and petroleum products shall be permitted.

c.

Maintenance facilities shall be located a minimum of 100 feet from any residential zoning district or any portion of property zoned MU or PD for residential uses.

d.

Unless placed within the primary structure, incidental equipment, such as air compressors, pumps, or waste material storage, shall be placed within a designated area which is located a minimum of 25 feet from any street right-of-way, a minimum of 50 feet from any side or rear property line, and 100 feet from any residential zoning district or any portion of property zoned MU or PD for residential uses.

e.

An eight-foot solid fence shall be constructed and maintained along any property line adjoining a residential zoning district or any portion of property zoned MU or PD for residential uses.

f.

Vehicles waiting for repair shall be located in a secure area on the site; no off-site or on-street parking or storage of vehicles awaiting service or repair shall be permitted.

g.

This use is prohibited within 100 feet of the 100-year flood plain. In addition, where such use is within 500 feet of the 100-year flood plain or within 1,000 feet of the Nimitz Lake impoundment area, such use will require the adoption of a conditional use permit pursuant to this Code. The calculation of these distances shall be based on the approved Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) map in place at the time of development and the distance shall be measured from the closest point of the flood plain or impoundment area to the closest point on the property line of the tract containing the service/repair facility.

(5)

Car wash. A property primarily used for a car wash as defined herein shall comply with the following requirements:

a.

Car wash facilities shall be designed to utilize water recirculation systems;

b.

Incidental equipment, such as vacuums and air compressors, shall be located a minimum of 25 feet from any street right-of-way, a minimum of 50 feet from any side or rear property line, and 100 feet from any residential zoning district or any portion of property zoned PD or MU for residential uses;

c.

An eight-foot solid fence shall be constructed and maintained along any property line adjoin a residential zoning district or any portion of property zoned PD or MU for residential uses;

d.

All lighting, including lighting for wash bays and canopies shall be designed and installed to prevent glare or light from being emitted onto adjacent properties; and

e.

This use is prohibited within 100 feet of the 100-year flood plain. In addition, where such use is within 500 feet of the 100-year flood plain or within 1,000 feet of the Nimitz Lake impoundment area, such use will require the adoption of a conditional use permit pursuant to this Code. The calculation of these distances shall be based on the approved Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) map in place at the time of development and the distance shall be measured from the closest point of the flood plain or impoundment area to the closest point on the property line of the tract containing the car wash facility.

(6)

Facilities with drive-thru service. Any use or building offering drive-thru service with direct forward access to a point of service, such as a drive-thru window, order station, or other similar feature, shall provide stacking lanes a minimum of nine feet in width and 20 feet in length per vehicle as measured from the point of service. The stacking lane shall be marked and shall be separate from any other driveway, parking space, or aisle, and shall not interfere with any required parking, circulation, ingress, or egress.

a.

General: each point of service for a use such as a drug store, dry cleaner, or other business with a drive-thru facility shall provide a stacking lane for a minimum of three vehicles except as follows:

1.

For a bank or financial institution or bill-paying window: Each point of service, such as a teller station or an automated teller machine (ATM) at a drive-through bank or financial institution, or a payment window at a business offering drive-through bill paying, shall provide a stacking lane for a minimum of five vehicles. Where more than one ATM is located in a single drive-thru lane, additional stacking shall not be required above the minimum five spaces. See appendix, figure 11.

2.

Restaurant: each remote order station at a restaurant with drive-through service shall provide stacking space for vehicles awaiting service as follows:

i.

For a restaurant with a single drive-thru lane, stacking for a minimum of four vehicles shall be provided leading up to the order station, including the space at the order station, and four vehicle spaces shall be provided in the drive-thru lane beyond the order station leading up to the drive-thru window(s), including the space(s) at the drive-thru window(s). See appendix, figure 12.

ii.

For a restaurant with dual or double drive-thru lanes, stacking for a total of six vehicles shall be provided in the lanes leading up to the order stations, and four shared spaces shall be provided in the drive-thru lane beyond the order stations leading up to the drive-thru window(s), including the space(s) at the drive-thru window(s). See appendix, figures 13 and 14.

b.

Drive-thru windows in C-1 zoning district: in general, drive-thru windows on properties in the C-1 zoning district should be located on a corner lot to allow for optimum vehicular access and circulation and to provide separation from less intense uses.

(7)

Adult group homes. A property used for the purpose of an adult group home shall be developed in accordance with the following requirements:

a.

The regulations contained within this section shall be applicable to the use and development of property as a community home, as defined in V.T.C.A., Human Resources Code ch. 123, to the extent that the development of a community home is not exempt from this zoning code. Where applicable provisions of state or federal law establish more restrictive regulations of community homes than this section, including, spacing and occupancy regulations, the more restrictive state or federal law shall apply.

b.

An adult group home is a dwelling unit for 16 or fewer people in which food, shelter, and minor medical treatment are provided under the direction and supervision of a physician; or where services which meet some need beyond boarding or lodging are provided to any family member residing with his family in a one-family dwelling. Residents of an adult group home depend on staff to provide various degrees of assistance in everyday living, but are not considered dangerous to themselves or others and require only occasional or temporary services by professional medical or nursing personnel which are provided through individual arrangement with each resident. An adult group home includes any facility which requires a license issued by the state department of health or its successor agency as a personal care facility but does not include a facility which requires a license as a special care facility.

c.

Prior to operating any adult group home, the owner and/or operator shall submit a site plan to the city for review, which indicates that the design, location, and operation of the proposed adult group home will be in compliance with this section and all other applicable provisions of this zoning code. Said site plan shall be considered as follows:

1.

If use of the property as an adult group home does not require the approval of a conditional use permit or an ordinance changing the zoning regulations of the property, the site plan must first be approved by the commission prior to commencement of operation of the home; or

2.

If the use of the property as an adult group home requires the approval of a conditional use permit or an ordinance changing the zoning regulations of the property, the site plan shall be approved by the city council in accordance with the applicable procedures related to the adoption of a CUP or ordinance changing the zoning of the property.

d.

An adult group home shall be developed as follows:

1.

All passenger loading and unloading areas and outdoor recreation areas shall be located as to avoid conflict with vehicular traffic.

2.

Access from public streets and/or sidewalks to the facility shall comply with the state accessibility standards adopted by the state department of licensing and regulations pursuant to the Architectural Barriers Act, Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat. Art. 9102, as amended.

3.

Ingress and egress from the adult group home shall be from a street with a pavement width of 30 feet or greater which is not classified as a dead-end street.

4.

No adult group home located in a residential zoning district may be located any closer than 1,500 lineal feet from a community home defined in V.T.C.A., Human Resources Code, ch. 123, as amended; personal care facility; assisted living center; or child care center.

5.

Any adult group home authorized to be located in a residential zoning district shall be designed and constructed in such a manner as to look like a residence of similar character and designed to tie in with residential structures located on the adjacent properties and shall include pitched roofs and windows which constitute not less than 40 percent of the front façade.

(8)

Community gardens. A property used for the purpose of a community garden shall comply with the following:

a.

The property on which the garden is located may be publicly or privately owned;

b.

A community garden may be placed and maintained on a roof structure provided that it meets the building and fire code;

c.

Any lighting shall be shielded so that substantially all directly emitted light falls within the property;

d.

The property may not be used for the storage of items, to include vehicles, equipment, or materials, which are not directly associated with the operation of the community garden;

e.

Compost or and other organic material shall not be visible from an adjacent property, and shall be screened from view by shrubbery, an enclosure, or fence;

f.

The garden shall be routinely managed to control for and prevent the harborage of rodents and other pests;

g.

The garden shall be routinely managed to control for and prevent odors;

h.

A community garden shall be designed, maintained, and operated to prevent runoff from irrigation, fertilizer, and other substances from traveling onto adjacent property;

i.

Trash receptacles shall be provided and screened on at least three sides so as to prevent public view; and

j.

An accessory structure, to include a greenhouse, shed, farm stand, or a similar structure:

1.

May be placed and used on the property without the presence of a primary structure;

2.

Shall comply with the setbacks that would be applicable to an accessory structure for the zoning district;

3.

May only be used for the storage of equipment and materials directly required for the operation of the community garden; and

4.

Shall be removed from the property upon the cessation of the community garden unless its use is allowed pursuant to another provision within this zoning code.

(9)

Home occupation. The purpose of this section is to ensure protection and the continuance of residential character within the city's residential zoning districts, by permitting only low-intensity home occupations that are clearly incidental and secondary to the primary residential use of the property, create little exterior indication of such activities, and which do not create a nuisance or otherwise adversely impact the health, safety, or welfare of the neighborhood.

a.

General provisions:

1.

These regulations found within this subsection apply within a residential zoning district, as listed in article VIII, residential zoning districts, of this zoning code.

2.

These regulations do not apply to:

i.

A boarding home facility, as that term is defined within chapter 30 of this Code of Ordinances; or

ii.

Cottage food production that meets the qualifications imposed under state law and subject to other city ordinances, rules, or regulations.

iii.

These regulations do not apply to:

A.

A boarding home facility, as that term is defined within chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances;

B.

Cottage food production that meets the qualifications imposed under state law and subject to other city ordinances, rules, or regulations; or

C.

Garage sales, but where no more than four are held per calendar year, none of which lasts longer than three days.

b.

Standards of operation: a home occupation shall comply with the following:

1.

Only one employee other than the occupants of the residence may be present on the premises at any one time. A person who receives a wage, salary, or percentage of profits directly related to the home occupation is considered an employee. This definition does not include the coordination or supervision of an employee(s) who does not regularly visit the residence for purposes related to the business.

2.

The outdoor storage of materials, goods, supplies, or equipment relating to the home occupation is prohibited.

3.

Any alteration to the exterior of a dwelling, which changes its residential appearance or character, is prohibited.

4.

The installation, storage, or use of any equipment or machinery not normally found as part of a household or general office is prohibited.

5.

The outdoor display of merchandise for sale is prohibited.

6.

The creation of any offensive noise, odor, vibration, glare, smoke, fumes, or electrical interference, which is detectable outside the structure and not normally found within a residential area, is prohibited.

7.

The storage or use of toxic, explosive, flammable, combustible, corrosive, radioactive, or other hazardous materials not normally found within a residential area is prohibited.

8.

Sales to customers who visit the residence may occur but not more than four times per calendar years.

9.

Deliveries related to the home occupation by a vehicle of more than two axles is prohibited.

10.

A home occupation may not increase the traffic volume on the street on which the business is located above what is normally found within a residential area.

11.

A home occupation may not use more than one non-illuminated, on-site sign, which shall either be: (i) flush-mounted to the primary residential structure and not exceed one square foot in size; or, (ii) freestanding and placed in the front yard but no closer than 20 feet to any property line and not exceed six square feet in size and three feet in height. Any such sign may indicate only the name of the occupant and the home occupation and shall comply with the city's sign code.

c.

Uses prohibited as a home occupation. The following uses are prohibited as a home occupation:

1.

Vehicle repair and service of any type, to include boats, recreational vehicles, and internal combustion engines;

2.

Uses involving the breeding, boarding, or kenneling of animals;

3.

Repair services for large appliances or equipment;

4.

Uses involving manufacturing and/or assembling;

5.

Uses involving the sale of fire arms, ammunition, or explosives;

6.

Medical offices and/or clinics; or

7.

Barber and/or beauty shops including nail salons.

d.

Administration: the city manager shall make all determinations as to whether any aspect of a proposed home occupation complies with the requirements of this section. If the city determines that a proposed or existing home occupation does not comply with this section, a person engaged in the home occupation may submit an application for a conditional use permit in accordance with the zoning code.

e.

Existing home occupation: a home occupation legally in existence as of the date of adoption but that does not fully comply with this section is deemed a legal nonconforming use and may continue in accordance with article XIII of this zoning code; however, this exception does not include the following uses: vehicle repair and service of any type; repair services for large appliances and equipment; and uses involving the sale/repair of firearms, ammunition, and/or explosives. The burden of proof of such a legal nonconforming status for a home occupation is on the occupant.

(10)

Manufactured homes.

a.

Generally prohibited: except as specifically authorized by this zoning code, no person may place either temporarily or permanently a manufactured home on any property located within the city.

b.

Permit required: no person shall place a manufactured home on any property located within the city where use of the manufactured home as a residential dwelling is otherwise authorized prior to receiving a permit from the city.

c.

Permit application: a person desiring to obtain the permit required by this section shall submit a complete application to the department on a form prescribed by the city and pay the required permit fee. No application shall be deemed complete until all information required by the permit application is provided and the permit fee paid.

d.

Permit approval: not later than 30 days following the receipt by the city of a complete application, the city shall either grant or deny the permit. If denied, the city shall state the reason for denial. Permit applications which are not denied on or before 30 days following the receipt by the city of complete application shall be deemed approved.

e.

Permit not modification of other regulations: the issuance of the permit described in this section merely grants the authorization to locate a manufactured home on the property described in the permit application and other ordinances, rules, or regulations may apply.

f.

Manufactured housing development standards generally: except when located in a manufactured home rental community, manufactured homes located on property within the city either as a permitted or a conditional use shall comply with the following development regulations:

1.

The tongue and/or towing gear, axles, and wheels shall be removed;

2.

The vacant space between the grade of the property on which the trailer is located and the exterior edges of the finished floor shall be skirted with the a material as required by the building code so that there is no visible gap between the finished floor and the ground;

3.

The home shall meet all requirements of this zoning code for setbacks and off-street parking;

4.

The home shall be attached to a permanent foundation system as defined in state law such that the home is permanently affixed to the real property on which the home is located. Such permanent foundation system shall be installed and inspected in compliance with state law; and

5.

The home shall be placed on the property such that:

i.

An exterior doorway into the home, unobstructed by any carport or garage, is facing the street front; or

ii.

A porch with steps, unobstructed by any carport or garage, is located on the side of the home facing the street front, which porch shall be extended in a continuous manner along the side of the home to the front door.

g.

Manufactured housing sales and industrialized (modular building/home) sales lots: property used for the retail sale of manufactured housing and industrialized buildings shall comply with the following development regulations:

1.

A landscaping berm, vegetation, or other landscaping features shall be installed to screen all portions from the first floor to the ground of any building located along the street frontage;

2.

All areas in which units are kept for repair shall be screened with a wall or fence as follows:

i.

The wall or fence be at least six feet and no more than eight feet in height constructed of one, or a combination of: (a) solid masonry materials similar in color and design to the main building, or a solid fence constructed of weather-resistant wood fencing materials; or (b) chain link or ornamental fencing behind an irrigated landscape screen constructed of materials chosen from the Preferred Plant List, spaced to create a solid screen a minimum of six feet in height within one year of installation, said screen to be maintained by the property owner in a healthy, growing condition.

ii.

The height of the wall or fence shall be measured from the highest established grade along the common property line.

iii.

Landscaping may be used in combination with any of the above screening and fencing techniques.

iv.

In no case shall chain link fencing with metal slats be an acceptable method of screening, with or without a landscape screen.

v.

A required screening wall or fence shall test plumb and square at all times unless otherwise dictated by the building code.

3.

The majority of the units that face the street front(s) must have the front door of the building face the street; and

4.

A distance of not less than 12 feet shall be kept between homes located on the street frontage row, with distances between other homes maintained in accordance with applicable fire regulations.

(11)

Mobile homes.

a.

It shall be unlawful to place a mobile home on any property located within the city.

b.

The use of a mobile home occurring on property located within the city on date of adoption or occurring at the time the property is annexed by the city, shall be deemed a nonconforming use. A mobile home which constitutes a nonconforming use may be relocated from its location in the city to a manufactured home rental community located within the city and retain its nonconforming use status. A person may not relocate a mobile home which constitutes a nonconforming use back into the city after the mobile home is moved out of the city.

(12)

Industrialized housing and industrialized buildings. Industrialized housing and industrialized buildings may be located in any area of the city in the same manner as site-built structures are located provided that the industrialized housing or industrialized building complies with state law and city regulations regarding construction design and standards and its building code. The phrases "industrialized housing" and "industrialized buildings" as used in this section shall have the same meaning as set forth in state law.

(13)

Travel trailers and recreational vehicles: The use of a travel trailer or recreational vehicle shall be subject to the following regulations:

a.

The use of a travel trailer or recreational vehicle as a permanent residence or business anywhere within the city is prohibited, unless located within an RM or C-3 district and on property developed as a Mobile Home Rental Community (MHRC); on property which is being used as a recreational vehicle park even if the recreational vehicle park is a nonconforming use; or where one travel trailer or one recreational vehicle is located on property which is being used for the seasonal retail sale of holiday trees, such use to only occur between November 5 and December 31.

b.

Travel trailers or recreational vehicles parked in a recreational vehicle park or in an RM or C-3 zoning district shall meet the following requirements:

1.

Remain road ready with tongue and towing equipment attached to the vehicle or stored onsite; and

2.

Utilize temporary utility hookups, such that hardwired electricity and plumbing is prohibited, and

c.

A travel trailer or recreational vehicle may be parked within a residential district and actively used for lodging but shall only be:

1.

Parked on a lot developed with a dwelling unit with a valid certificate of occupancy;

2.

Occupied by one or more people who do not claim the dwelling unit as their permanent residence; and

3.

Located on the lot for a period not exceeding 14 days.

d.

A travel trailer or recreational vehicle may be stored, which means parked and not in active use, on a developed lot with a dwelling unit. The storage must not create any visibility obstruction or otherwise interfere with pedestrian or vehicular circulation.

(14)

Temporary construction trailers and buildings. Temporary construction trailers and buildings used for construction purposes within a platted subdivision for which the city has issued a building permit are permitted in accordance with a building permit issued by the city for a period not to exceed 12 months. The city may reissue such a permit for a period not to exceed 12 months. A temporary construction trailer or building shall only be used for construction within the subject subdivision and not for any construction or activities beyond said subdivision. Upon the completion of construction upon all lots within the subdivision as determined by the issuance of a certificate of occupancy(s), the abandonment of construction, or the expiration of a building permit, the owner shall remove the trailer or building at its expense within 14 days.

(15)

Temporary residential sales offices and model homes. A residential sales office is permitted within a subdivision for which the city has issued building permits and may be located either in a model home or in a temporary building or trailer. The city may issue such permit for no more than one year, but the city may extend the permit if the applicant maintains active and continuous construction within the subdivision and a minimum of ten lots in the subdivision remain unsold. The sales office shall be used only for sales within the subject subdivision and not for sales in any other subdivision. The following regulations shall apply to the use of the temporary residential sales offices or model homes as permitted within any residential zoning district:

a.

Model home—Sales office:

1.

Permitting: a model home used as a temporary sales office shall require a permit, an inspection, and a certificate of occupancy.

2.

Lot: the model home shall only be constructed on a platted lot.

3.

Parking: a minimum of four off-street parking spaces shall be provided and shall be surfaced with materials that will not be tracked onto the public right-of-way. Access to this parking shall be by means of a standard residential driveway.

4.

Landscaping: landscaping typically associated with residential development shall be provided and maintained at all times.

5.

Site plan: a site plan for the lot to be used for the model home sales office shall be included with the building permit application. This plan shall show the location of the off-street parking, driveway, and landscaping.

6.

Conversion: a model home sales office may be converted for residential habitation at any time but only after residential sales have ceased. The converted model home shall be subject to applicable residential parking standards.

b.

Temporary building—Trailer sales office:

1.

Permitting: a building or trailer used as a temporary sales office shall require a permit, an inspection, and a certificate of occupancy;

2.

Lot: the building or trailer shall only be placed or constructed on a platted lot;

3.

Parking: a minimum of four off-street parking spaces shall be provided and shall be surfaced with materials that will not be tracked onto the public right-of-way. Access to this parking shall be by means of a standard residential driveway;

4.

Site plan: a site plan for the lot to be used for the building or trailer sales office shall be included with the building permit application. This plan shall show the location of the off-street parking, driveway, and landscaping;

5.

Design: the design of the residential sales office shall be residential in character and similar to the exteriors of the residential housing constructed in the development. At least one doorway into the building or trailer shall face the street;

6.

Sales trailers: if a trailer is to be used as a residential sales office, the following development requirements shall also apply:

i.

The tongue and/or towing gear, axles, and wheels shall be removed;

ii.

The vacant space between the grade of the property on which the trailer is located and the exterior edges of the finished floor shall be skirted with the a material as required by the building code so that there is no visible gap between the finished floor and the ground; and

iii.

A porch with steps and/or ramp is located on the street facing side of the trailer that meets all accessibility standards.

7.

Building compliance: all buildings or trailers used as residential sales offices shall comply with state law (Texas Manufactured Housing Standards Act) regarding construction design and standards and the building code requirements.

8.

Conversions: a temporary residential sales office shall not be used for or converted to residential habitation.

9.

Removal: following the expiration of the permit, the owner shall remove the building or trailer from the lot within 14 days and at the owner's expense.

(16)

Other uses. The following uses and development requirements are subject to other city ordinances, rules, or regulations, which regulate such uses:

a.

Small wind energy systems.

b.

Sexually oriented businesses.

c.

Wireless telecommunication facilities.

d.

Amateur radio antennas.

(17)

Shipping container. A shipping container is permitted within any public and institutional district (PI), on property of not less than five acres, and where the shipping container is located at least 100 feet from a residential district. A container shall be setback behind a line parallel to the front wall of the nearest building. Each container must be permanently anchored in compliance with the building codes and receive a permit from the city.

(Ord. No. 2019-17, § 2, 8-27-2019; Ord. No. 2022-02, §§ 9—11, 3-22-2022)