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Levelland City Zoning Code

§ 9.506

SF-2 Single Family District.

(a) 
Purpose.
The purpose of this district is to provide for low density single family residential units, together with such public and semi-public buildings and facilities and accessory structures as may be necessary and compatible with a single family residential development.
(b) 
General Provisions.
(1) 
Single family dwelling units constructed in any zoning district shall comply with the regulations of the "SF-1" District.
(2) 
No use shall be permitted which is or would reasonably be injurious to the neighborhood residents or which would interfere with the safety or with the reasonable use and enjoyment of their property by reason of the emission of dust, smoke, odor, glare, noise, vibration, trash, junk, water spray or by reason of any condition which would amount to a public nuisance at common law.
(3) 
No more than one dwelling unit shall be permitted per lot.
(c) 
Permitted Uses.
(1) 
Single family dwelling units which are constructed upon the dwelling site.
(2) 
HUD Manufactured homes, provided that it is installed, skirted, supported, and anchored in accordance with the regulations of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs authorized by V.T.C.A. Occupations Code, Chapter 1201; and provided further, that all skirting shall be of a color, texture, material, and appearance that is compatible with the siding on the manufactured home, and is not allowed to be rusted, rotted, or otherwise deteriorated.
(3) 
Modular homes or ready-built homes.
(4) 
Public parks, public buildings, public or private schools (if curriculum is similar to public schools), and colleges. Customary uses of such facilities are permitted as well as occasional public fund raising functions.
(5) 
Churches and other places of worship, including accessory use and buildings. Customary uses of such facilities are permitted as well as occasional public fund raising functions.
(6) 
Unlighted golf courses, but no commercial miniature courses or driving ranges.
(7) 
Day nurseries, provided that the residence must be owner occupied and not more than ten children are kept at any one time.
(8) 
Cultivated farm land.
(9) 
Oil, gas and service wells, provided they comply with Chapter 4, Article 4.400 of the city code.
(10) 
Accessory buildings of the following character:
(A) 
Private garage, tool house, green house, storage house or pool house.
(B) 
Bona fide servants quarters.
(C) 
Any accessory building closer than ten (10) feet from the main building shall be considered part of the main building and shall be required to comply with the same side yards required for the main building; an accessory building more than ten (10) feet from the main building may be erected on the side lot line but must be located at least five feet from any street line.
(D) 
Located at least thirty feet (30') from the front lot line or at least ten feet (10') behind the front wall of the main residential dwelling, whichever is greater.
(E) 
Is not used for any commercial activity.
(F) 
Except for bona fide servants quarters, is not used as living quarters for any person.
(G) 
Except for pool houses and servants quarters, the accessory building may not be plumbed to have more than one (1) toilet, one (1) sink basin and one (1) water heater with a maximum capacity of ten (10) gallons.
(H) 
Has a maximum square footage of 500 square feet or twenty-five percent (25%) of the main residential dwelling per accessory building, whichever is greater, with a combined square footage of all accessory buildings on the property of no greater than 2,500 square feet.
(I) 
The highest point of the accessory building is limited to ten (10) feet or the same level of the main residential dwelling or of the first story of the main residential dwelling of a multi-story main residential dwelling, whichever is greater.
(J) 
Accessory buildings with a door facing the alley must be setback from the rear lot line in an amount equal to the width of the widest door opening or ten (10) feet, whichever is less. In no event, may the door of the accessory building, when open, obstruct or otherwise prevent the ability of a vehicle to freely traverse the alley.
(11) 
Single family dwelling houses originally built on a site as an "on-site built" dwelling, which is moved from the original site to a lot or lots and reinstalled on a permanent foundation, subject to the provisions of Section 9.506(1).
(d) 
Conditional Uses.
The following uses may be permitted when approved by the zoning board of adjustment.
(1) 
Any accessory building construction which may extend into the required front or side yards.
(2) 
Ambulance Service.
(3) 
Bona fide home occupations.
(4) 
Mobile Home Subdivisions.
(5) 
Child Care Center.
(6) 
Townhouses or Condominiums.
(7) 
The temporary, one year placement of a mobile home in the district, provided that the mobile home is skirted, and that it is supported and anchored in accordance with the Texas Department of Labor and Standards Texas Mobile Home tie-down standards and provided the Board of Adjustment finds that there is a bona fide personal hardship necessitating the placement of the mobile home.
(8) 
Bed and Breakfast operations, subject to the particular requirements of the board of adjustment.
(e) 
Yard Requirements.
(1) 
Front Yard.
The minimum front yard shall be twenty-five (25) feet.
(2) 
Side Yard.
There shall be a minimum side yard of five (5) feet on each side of any structure. Overhanging roof eaves and fireplaces may extend as much as twenty-four (24) inches into a side yard.
(f) 
Lot Width.
The minimum width of any lot shall be fifty (50) feet.
(g) 
Lot Area.
The minimum area of any lot shall be six thousand (6,000) square feet.
(h) 
Off-Street Parking.
(1) 
Single Family Dwellings.
Two (2) parking spaces are required, and driveways may be used as parking spaces.
(2) 
Churches and Other Places of Worship.
One (1) parking space shall be required within 200 feet of the church's entrances for each five seats in the main auditorium.
(3) 
Places of Public Assembly.
One (1) parking space shall be required for each four seats in the main auditorium.
(4) 
Schools.
Ten (10) parking spaces shall be required for each classroom in high schools and colleges, two (2) parking spaces shall be required for each classroom in elementary schools.
(5) 
All Other Uses.
The same as required for that use or a similar type use found elsewhere in this article.
(i) 
Signs.
The following signs shall be permitted:
(1) 
One nameplate for occupants of each residential unit.
(2) 
Traffic and official public signs.
(3) 
Temporary signs as permitted in Section 9.309 of the city code.
(4) 
Signs for churches, public buildings and semi-public buildings, religious, educational or philanthropic institutions or lodges, fraternities, sororities, hospitals, clinics, nonprofit clubs, and other nonprofit organizations lawfully located within a SF-2 zoning district that meet the following criteria:
(A) 
One (1) freestanding, monument or illuminated sign with a maximum of forty-eight (48) square feet in message area and a maximum height of the lesser of sixteen (16) feet or the height of the building on which the sign is located. Electronic signs are permitted so long as they do not cause a glare or brightness to a degree that it constitutes a hazard or creates a nuisance by interfering with the reasonable enjoyment of neighboring property by a person of ordinary sensibilities.
(j) 
Mobile Home Subdivisions.
Notwithstanding any restrictions contained in this article, the following regulations shall apply for Mobile Home Subdivisions.
(1) 
A mobile home subdivision shall be located with free access to a public street or highway.
(2) 
No mobile home shall be located nearer than ten (10) feet from either side boundary lot line or nearer than five (5) feet from the back boundary lot line.
Mobile homes located on streets that connect at both ends with streets located outside the subdivision shall be set not less than twenty-five (25) feet from the front lot boundary line. On all other streets within the subdivision, mobile homes shall be set not less than ten (10) feet from the front lot boundary line.
In computing the distance from any lot boundary line, the "tongue" or hitch of the mobile home shall not be considered as part of the mobile home.
(3) 
Not less than two (2) off-street parking spaces shall be provided for each lot. Driveways may be used as parking spaces, but the interior of any garage or carport shall not be considered as a parking space.
(4) 
Any garage erected, placed or located on a lot shall not extend closer than ten (10) feet from any side boundary lot line, and shall be so located on the lot so that one or more of the off-street parking spaces are located between it and the front boundary lot line.
(5) 
All alleys located in the subdivision shall be not less than twenty (20) feet wide, and shall be located so as to allow vehicular access from each end.
(6) 
Due to the density of dwelling units within the subdivision and to prevent excessive vehicular traffic through a subdivision, to the maximum extent possible streets will be so located and arranged so as to minimize the number of streets connecting at both ends with public streets or highways located outside the subdivision.
(7) 
All streets within the subdivision that do not connect at both ends with streets located outside the subdivision shall be not less than thirty-four (34) feet in width, located on a right of way at least fifty (50) feet in width.
All streets within the subdivision that do connect at both ends with streets located outside the subdivision shall comply with the Subdivision Ordinance of the City of Levelland.
(8) 
All streets and alleys shall be constructed in conformity with all applicable regulations of the City of Levelland, and shall be dedicated to the city.
(9) 
All mobile homes located within the subdivision shall comply with all regulations of the City of Levelland pertaining to mobile homes.
(10) 
Each applicant for a mobile home subdivision shall, at the time he submits a proposed plat, submit a proposed set of deed restrictions applying to each lot in the subdivision containing appropriate provision for single-family development. Such proposed deed restrictions shall contain a provision that they shall expire not later than twenty (20) years after their filing date. However, they may provide for a means of extension for periods of definite duration upon concurrence of the then owners of the individual lots.
(11) 
One platted lot may be combined with another lot which shall thereafter be considered as one lot, but no later re-subdivision of any such lot shall be permitted that would result in a violation of subsection (2), (3), (4), or (9)
(12) 
No more than one dwelling unit shall be permitted per lot.
(13) 
To the extent not in conflict with the requirements herein set forth for Mobile Home Subdivisions, all of the other provisions of Chapter 9, Article 9.300 shall apply to Mobile Home Subdivisions.
(k) 
Child Care Centers.
Notwithstanding any restrictions contained in this article, the following regulations shall apply for child care centers.
(1) 
A child care center shall consist of facilities, preferably in conjunction with a church or a school, suitable for caring for seven or more children in a day, away from parents or guardians.
(2) 
Child care centers will be required to meet all requirements set forth by the Texas Department of Human Resources relating to child care centers before permission may be granted for a conditional use.
(3) 
Child care centers may not begin to operate until such time as certification from the State of Texas has been granted. Application may be made for the conditional use necessary for location of a child care center in the City of Levelland before such certification is obtained, but any conditional use granted by the city shall be immediately terminated if state certification is terminated at any time for any reason. The conditional use shall also terminate upon finding that any provision of this article has been falsified or if any requirement of this article is not maintained by the applicant. Before such termination shall be made by the Board of Adjustment, due notice shall be given to applicant with the opportunity to correct the violation. The conditional use shall also terminate in the event that state certification is not obtained within six (6) months from the date that the conditional use is granted by the City of Levelland.
(4) 
There shall be at least thirty (30) square feet of indoor activity space for each child care center, measured wall to wall on the inside of the building, not including single use areas as defined by the Texas Department of Human Resources.
(5) 
Child care centers shall have at least eighty (80) square feet of outdoor play area for each child using the area at one time. All outdoor play areas used by children shall be accessible by a safe route and enclosed by a building or fence at least four (4) feet high with at least two exits.
(6) 
Child care centers must-provide a loading zone which shall be an off street space for loading and unloading children on the same lot with the child care center. The loading zone shall be surfaced with an all weather material and connected by a drive constructed of similar all weather material with a public street; and such loading zone and its drive shall also have a separate marked entry and exit for ingress and egress from a public street or other appropriate means of access. Such loading zone and drive shall permit traffic flow in one direction only.
(l) 
Single Family "Moved In" Dwellings.
All single family dwellings permitted under Section 9.506(c)(11) shall meet the following requirements:
(1) 
Upon completion of installation, the dwelling unit will have the appearance of a dwelling constructed on the lot.
(2) 
Before occupancy or use, the dwelling unit will be brought into compliance with all codes, rules and ordinances in effect at the time the dwelling unit is moved to the site.
(3) 
Until the requirements of (1) and (2), above are met to the satisfaction of the building official, no connections, other than temporary construction connections to the municipal water and wastewater systems, electric supply and natural gas supply will be permitted.
(m) 
Accessory Buildings on Residential Lots Greater Than One (1) Acre in Size:
The fallowing special exceptions may be permitted when approved by the zoning board of adjustment:
(1) 
Construction of an accessory building, prior to the construction of the main structure provided the accessory building:
(A) 
Is a permanent structure constructed on site of where the main residential structure will be built;
(B) 
The highest point of the accessory building is limited to eighteen feet (18'):
(C) 
Located at least one hundred feet (100') from the front lot line, twenty feet (20') from the side lot line and twenty feet (20') from the rear lot line;
(D) 
Has a six (6) foot solid screening fence between the accessory building and any adjacent property with a residential structure already located on the property unless the owner of the adjoining property provides written consent for the accessory building to be constructed without a screening fence; and
(E) 
Complies with all other applicable accessory building regulations not in conflict with the provisions outlined in this subsection (k)(1).
(2) 
Construction which would cause the combined square footage of all accessory buildings on the property to exceed 2,500 square feet.
(3) 
Has a maximum square footage exceeding twenty-five percent (25%) of the main building.
(Ordinance 635, sec. 6, adopted 11/17/81; Ordinance 673, secs. 1–2, 5, 9, adopted 10/5/83; Ordinance 678, sec. 1, adopted 1/3/84; Ordinance 697, sec. 1, adopted 2/19/85; Ordinance 845 adopted 4/17/01; Ordinance 849 adopted 11/6/01; Ordinance 916, sec. 4, adopted 12/3/07; Ordinance 1025 adopted 10/16/17; Ordinance 1043 adopted 9/9/19)