This subarticle shall apply to all land within 300 feet of the right-of-way (R.O.W.) line of U.S. 77 By-pass that has or is intended to have driveway access onto U.S. 77 By-pass within the jurisdiction of the city.

(1962 Code, § 11-2E-1)

Driveway and access permits are required for all property under the provisions of this subarticle. A site plan shall be submitted for all applicants for a building permit showing all proposed access onto any site with U.S. 77 By-pass frontage.

(1962 Code, § 11-2E-2)

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 15-6-999.

(A)

Lot size. The minimum lot size for any property under the jurisdiction of this subarticle developed for commercial purposes shall be one acre.

(B)

Lot orientation. Residential lots shall be oriented in so far as practical so as to avoid access onto U.S. 77 By-pass.

(C)

Lot width. The minimum frontage of any lot line on U.S. 77 By-pass shall be 100 feet unless access onto U.S. 77 By-pass is unnecessary. Lots with less than 100 feet of frontage shall not be given an access or driveway permit unless legally existing prior to the adoption of this subarticle.

(D)

Access.

(1)

Driveways and access to property shall comply with applicable state regulations, this subarticle, or other applicable restrictions to the extent that the most stringent restriction shall prevail. The following standards shall apply to U.S. 77 By-pass access:

(2)

The minimum distance from any street R.O.W. intersection for a driveway shall be 20 feet.

(E)

Streets. Additional street access onto U.S. 77 By-pass shall be permitted only when essential to permit development. Street access to U.S. 77 By-pass shall generally conform to the comprehensive plan and a thoroughfare plan on file with the Texas Department of Highways and Transportation. Private streets shall conform to public street standards for access.

(1962 Code, § 11-2E-3)

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 15-6-999.

(A)

The following streets are designated as arterial streets for the purposes of this subarticle: Corral Avenue; Santa Gertrudis Avenue; King/Kenedy Avenues; Caesar Avenue; Angle Road; General Ricard E. Cavazos Boulevard; and Trant Road.

(B)

No property under the jurisdiction of this subarticle shall be zoned for any commercial use unless the property is within 600 feet of an arterial road without the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission except by a vote of 75% of the members of the City Commission.

(C)

Existing lots or parcels which are divided by a line 600 feet from the nearest arterial street may have commercial zoning extended up to 250 feet by a simple majority to the City Commission. Such extension shall be made in so far as possible to avoid substandard lot size, width, and to prevent multiple zoning designations of lots and parcels.

(1962 Code, § 11-2E-4; Ord. 84009, passed 6-18-84)

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 15-6-999.