Lubbock City Zoning Code
ARTICLE 39
02 ZONING DISTRICTS AND LAND USES
§ 39.02.001 Purpose and applicability.
(Ordinance 2023-O0054 adopted 5/9/2023)
§ 39.02.002 Official zoning map.
a.
Generally.
Zoning districts are shown on the map entitled "Official Zoning Map" of the City of Lubbock. The Director of Planning and Office of the City Secretary shall each keep a complete set of the Official Zoning Map in any convenient format, either electronically or in hard copy, available for inspection during regular business hours.
b.
Force and effect.
The Official Zoning Map, together with all legends, references, symbols, boundaries, and other information, is part of and has the same force of law as the text of this UDC.
c.
Status of the zoning map.
The Official Zoning Map shall control in the event of a conflict between the map that is on file and any other paper or digital reproduction of the map. If the Official Zoning Map and a zone change ordinance for a property differ, the zone change ordinance shall govern.
d.
Interpreting the zoning map.
1.
Criteria. Where the map appears to be unclear regarding the location of district boundaries, the Director of Planning shall make a determination using the following criteria:
A.
Rights-of-way or easements. Where boundary lines appear to follow existing streets, alleys, railroad tracks, utility lines, or similar features, the zoning boundary shall be construed to follow the centerline of the rights-of-way or easements. Where the location of these features on the ground differs from that shown on the Official Zoning Map, the features on the ground control.
B.
Annexed and undesignated lands. For the purposes of ensuring that all land has a zoning designation, any land that is annexed into the City shall be zoned Low Density Single-Family (SF-2). However, upon filing a petition for annexation, an owner may also apply to rezone the property. But, no change in zoning will take effect prior to the annexation proceedings being conducted and approved by City Council, and until the rezoning request has been heard by the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council.
C.
City limits. Where a district boundary is indicated as approximately following a City limit line, then the City limit line shall also be considered the district boundary.
D.
Property lines. Where the boundaries are indicated as approximately following property lines, such lines shall be construed to be the boundaries.
E.
Vacation or abandonment. Where a public right-of-way is officially vacated or abandoned, the regulations applicable to the abutting property apply equally to the vacated or abandoned right-of-way.
2.
Interpretation. If the boundary remains uncertain, the Director of Planning shall interpret the Official Zoning Map to determine the location of the boundary in question.
(Ordinance 2023-O0054 adopted 5/9/2023; Ordinance 2025-O0095 adopted 8/18/2025)
§ 39.02.003 Zoning district establishment
a.
Generally.
1.
Table 39.02.003-1, Zoning Districts:
A.
Establishes the zoning districts for the City;
B.
Provides the available subdivision types as further articulated in Division 4.3, Subdivision Types; and
C.
Establishes purpose statements for each district and subdivision type.
2.
It is not mandatory that a zone change occur adjacent to a "suggested adjacent district." These adjacent districts are merely recommendations for the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council to consider when making a recommendation and taking final action.
3.
The minimum lot area shown for Base Residential districts and the Infill Overlay is that of a single-family detached unit. The minimum lot area shown for the Base Public and Nonresidential districts is that of a nonresidential use.
b.
Base zoning districts.
All properties within the City limits have an associated base zoning district. A base zoning district applies a uniform set of standards, including, but not limited to, those related to:
c.
Overlay districts.
An overlay district establishes regulations to combine with the regulations of an underlying base district. The purposes of an overlay district are to:
1.
Authorize uses via a set of standards for such uses that are not otherwise allowed in the base district; or
2.
Establish additional or different conditions for such uses.
Table 39.02.003-1 Zoning Districts | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
— = Greenfield or infill/redevelopment allowed N/A = Not applicable; the district is not associated with a suggested adjacent district | ||||
Zoning District (Abbreviation) | Subdivision Type/Minimum Lot Area | Purpose The purpose of this zoning district and subdivision type is to provide for: | Suggested Adjacent Districts | Former Zoning District |
Base Residential Districts | ||||
Residential Estates (RE) | Conventional/2 acres | Very low-density residential neighborhoods with on-site utilities, preserved rural low-density character on private property, managed growth on the periphery of the City, and the ability of the property owner to keep large animals. | RR (RE) | |
Cluster/1 acre | Residential neighborhoods with on-site utilities that have a high percentage of common open space to maintain rural character. | |||
Very Low Density Single-Family (SF-1) | Conventional/21,700 square feet | Neighborhoods of large to moderately sized lots, each with a single-family detached dwelling and access from a street that is internal to the development. A conventional very low-density single-familysubdivision is characterized by lots that are smaller than estate with shallower setbacks, curvilinear streets, cul-de-sacs, and open space on individual lots. | New | |
Cluster/10,000 square feet | Clustering of moderately sized lots for single-family detached dwellings with a required percentage of common open space, which may be used for parks and trails, to preserve environmental resources, provide for recreational amenities, provide for use compatibility, provide area-wide drainage, or to provide for agricultural activities. | |||
Low Density Single-Family (SF-2) | Conventional/5,000 square feet | Smaller to moderately sized lots for single-family detached dwellings on public utilities. Any open space is located on private lots. | R-1, R-1A, T | |
Cluster/3,000 square feet | Clustering of smaller-sized lots for single-family detached dwellings with a decreased percentage of common open space compared to cluster developments in the SF-1 district to maintain the intended character of the district while providing for buffering between lower and higher density adjacent neighborhoods, as well as for recreational amenities and resource protection. | |||
Medium Density Residential (MDR) | Village/2,200 square feet | A village neighborhood environment of smaller-sized lots to include attached dwellings such as duplexes, townhouses, and apartments. | R-2, A-1 | |
High Density Residential (HDR) | Conventional/3,500 | Single-family detached, cottage, or garden homes on public utilities with open space provided on private lots. | A-2, R-3, A-M | |
Village/N/A | Mixed housing types, including townhouses, detached single-family garden homes, and low- to mid-rise apartments, located in a village development or adjacent to a mixed-use district or center. Buildings are typically in close proximity to the street edge. The building mass, height, and scale transition to the neighboring land uses. | |||
Mixed-Use/2,500 square feet | Mid- to high-rise apartment development in a mixed-use district or center. The district consists of detached single-family garden homes, live-work buildings, and other vertically mixed-use buildings. Urban open space may be used for plazas and squares. | A-3, CA | ||
Base Mixed-Use Districts (Form Based Code) | ||||
West Broadway (MU-1) | Infill and Redevelopment/None | A transition between primarily low-density existing residential neighborhoods and the urban core of the City. | CB-1 | |
Broadway (MU-2) | Infill and Redevelopment/None | A major connective area from north to south and east to west with public plazas framed by new infill development with preserved structures and re-activated storefronts. | CB-2 | |
General (MU-3) | Infill and Redevelopment/None | Provides for a diverse range of uses and building types to encourage walkable neighborhoods, revitalization, and investment. | ||
Civic Center (MU-5) | Infill and Redevelopment/None | CB-5 | ||
Base Public and Nonresidential Districts | ||||
Neighborhood Commercial (NC) | —/6,000 square feet | C-1, C-2A, C-2 | ||
Auto-Urban Commercial (AC) | —/N/A | A broad range of single-use and multi-tenant centers that vary in scale, and that provide for retail, service, and office uses typically with on-site surface parking. The district may be located along major thoroughfares or at nodes with increased intensity. | C-3 | |
Office (OF) | —/N/A | Development of centers for professional employment. The district can be used as a transition between more intense uses and residential uses with site and building compatibility required with adjacent residential uses. | GO, IHO | |
Heavy Commercial (HC) | —/10,000 square feet | Development of heavy vehicle repair, wholesale trade, and warehousing and freight movement uses that typically are characterized by outside storage of materials or merchandise. The district should be located away from residential areas or, if unavoidable, should be heavily buffered. | C-4, IHC | |
Industrial Park (IP) | —/20,000 square feet | Low-impact manufacturing, wholesaling, warehousing, and distribution activities that occur within enclosed buildings, typically within industrial park settings. | IPD, IHI | |
Light Industrial (LI) | —/20,000 square feet | Industrial uses (non-retail) that are less intensive than what can be accommodated into General Industrial and that may include office, warehousing, distribution, and light assembly of parts, materials, and equipment, with operations conducted primarily indoors without the creation of smoke, gas, odor, dust, soot, or other noxious elements. | M-1 | |
General Industrial (GI) | —/3 acres | More intensive industrial uses (non-retail) that are ideally located away from residential areas and that may include manufacturing of raw materials, fabrication, assembly, and warehousing with both indoor and outdoor storage, and may have heavy truck and rail traffic. | M-2 | |
Overlay Districts | ||||
Historic Preservation Overlay (HPO) | The means by which citizens can initiate action to preserve archeological, historical, cultural, architectural, and landscape architectural landmarks and areas of the City that have special heritage concerns. | DH | ||
Neighborhood Infill Overlay (NIO) | Infill and Redevelopment/4,000 square feet | The promotion of infill and redevelopment that ensures compatibility between uses, encourages and protects future development, and promotes, stabilizes, and enhances a neighborhood. | — | |
Community Infill Overlay (CIO) | Standards for residential development of any type that occurs within or immediately adjacent to commercial districts. These standards are for the purpose of ensuring their compatibility. New development, redevelopment, and substantial improvement of property may be accommodated, provided there are good standards to reinforce and protect the character and integrity of neighborhoods and to mitigate adverse impacts. | — | ||
Planned Unit Development District (PUD) | —/N/A | A zoning regulatory process that encourages planning and design, resulting in plans for particular sites that fulfill the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan while allowing for development that could not normally be achieved under provisions in this UDC. | PD | |
South Overton Overlay (SOO) | —/N/A | The preservation of the unique character of the South Overton National Residential Historic District by overlaying certain conditions on the existing and future land use zoning. The character of this grouping of early 20th century structures is derived from the diverse mix of architectural styles found in early Lubbock. | South Overton Overlay | |
Reduction Overlay (RO) | —/NA | Permitting regulatory flexibility to: achieve development that is in accordance with the City's Comprehensive Plan; achieve economy and efficiency in the use of land, natural resources, energy, and in the provision of public services and utilities; and/or provide appropriate development to satisfy the needs of residents of the City of Lubbock. | — | |
(Ordinance 2023-O0054 adopted 5/9/2023; Ordinance 2023-O0132 adopted 10/10/2023)
§ 39.02.004 Base residential districts.
a.
Residential Estates (RE).
1.
Purpose. The purpose of this zoning district and subdivision type is to provide for:
A.
Conventional. Very low-density residential neighborhoods with on-site utilities, preserved rural low-density character on private property, managed growth on the periphery of the City, and the ability of the property owner to keep large animals.
B.
Cluster. Residential neighborhoods with on-site utilities that have a high percentage of common open space to maintain rural character.
2.
Subdivision types.
A.
Conventional. A conventional residential estates subdivision shall consist of acreage lots, each with a single-family detached dwelling and access from a street that is internal to the development. A conventional residential estates development is characterized by the width of lots, separation of dwellings, and the depth of buildingsetbacks, with open space and view contained on individual lots. Figure 39.02.004.a-1, RE Subdivision Types Examples, provides a visual example of the conventional subdivision type.
B.
Cluster. A cluster residential estates subdivision shall consist of smaller lots that shall be arranged in clusters around agricultural land or common open space, often set aside for agricultural use or to protect a natural feature, preserve open space that is commonly owned and used by the lot owners, or to create a permanent buffer from an adjacent land use. A clustered estate development is characterized by a greater number of lots with smaller lot areas, widths, and setbacks, situated with open areas between, within, and around each lot or a cluster of lots. Access is taken from a street that is internal to the development. Figure 39.02.004.a-1, RE Subdivision Types Examples, provides a visual example of the cluster subdivision type.
Figure 39.02.004.a-1 RE Subdivision Types Examples | |
 Conventional  |  Cluster  |
3.
Land uses. Table 39.02.004.a-1, RE Permitted Uses, shows the uses and use categories permitted in the RE district. Uses not listed in this table are prohibited unless the Director of Planning interprets a use as functionally the same, as described in Section 39.02.017, New and Unlisted Uses. In case of a conflict between Table 39.02.004.a-1 and Table 39.02.016-1, Permitted Uses by District, the latter shall control.
Table 39.02.004.a-1 RE Permitted Uses | |||
|---|---|---|---|
P = Permitted | L = Limited | S = Specific | "—" Prohibited | |||
Use Category | Land Use | Use Permission | Use-Specific Standards |
Residential Uses (including Agriculture) | |||
Agricultural | |||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
S | |||
L | |||
L | |||
P | — | ||
Residential (Refer to section 39.04.017, Subdivision Types by District, for permitted subdivision types within each residential district) | |||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
Manufactured Home Park or Manufactured Home Subdivision | S | ||
L | |||
L | |||
L | |||
Residential Accessory Uses | L | ||
L | |||
L | |||
L | |||
L | |||
P | — | ||
Civic and Institutional | |||
L | |||
Educational Services (Excluding Transportation-Related Instruction) | L | ||
P | — | ||
S | |||
P | — | ||
Commercial | |||
S | |||
Entertainment and Recreation | |||
Entertainment and Recreation Uses | L | ||
P | — | ||
Transportation, Utility, and Communication | |||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
L | |||
Industrial and Manufacturing | |||
S | Article 8.07, City Code | ||
Nonresidential Accessory Uses | |||
Nonresidential Accessory Uses | P | — | |
4.
Lot density and dimensions.
A.
Residential. All residential developments in the RE district shall be in accordance with Table 39.02.004.a-2, RE Lot Density and Dimensions, based on subdivision type. Maximum building heights and minimum setbacks are for principal structures. For accessory structures, building heights and minimum setbacks in the RE district shall be in accordance with Table 39.02.004.b-2, SF-1 Lot Density and Dimensions, based on subdivision type. Where a minimum required setback is less than 20 feet, a front-loaded garage facing a public right-of-way shall have a minimum setback of 20 feet and the remainder of the building may meet the minimum setback that is less than 20 feet.
B.
Nonresidential. For nonresidential developments, refer to Section 39.02.006a, Neighborhood Commercial (NC).
Table 39.02.004.a-2 RE Lot Density and Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
Standards | Conventional | Cluster |
Minimum Lot Area (acres) | 2.0 | 1.0 |
Minimum Lot Width (feet) | 200 | 125 |
Maximum Building Height (feet) | 45 | 45 |
Minimum Front Setback (feet) | 60 | 25 |
5 | 5 | |
Minimum Side Setback (feet) | 20 | 10 |
30 | 20 | |
Minimum Rear Setback (feet) | 30 | 20 |
Minimum Common Open Space (percent) | 0 | 15 |
35 | 35 | |
C.
A one-story wing or extension of the primary structure that does not exceed 50% of the overall width of the primary structure, may have a reduced rear setback of 5 feet. In instances where the rear lot line is adjacent to a paved alley, then the rear setback for the wing or extension may be reduced to 18 inches.
5.
Off-street parking. Except as otherwise provided in this UDC, the number of spaces in a required parking facility shall comply with the requirements in Table 39.02.004.a-3, RE Off-Street Parking and Loading Schedule. Associated minimum off-street parking spaces apply to all subdivision types. See Division 3.3, Parking, Loading, Stacking, and Access, for more detailed provisions. In case of a conflict between Table 39.02.004.a-3 and Table 39.03.009-2, Off-Street Parking and Loading Schedule, the latter shall control.
Table 39.02.004.a-3 RE Off-Street Parking and Loading Schedule | ||
|---|---|---|
DU = Dwelling Unit | sq. ft. = square feet | GFA = Gross Floor Area | TLA = Total Land Area | — = no minimum ♦ = Off-Street Loading Required in accordance with Table 39.03.010-1, Required Off-Street Loading Facilities | ||
Use Category | Number of Required Parking Spaces | Required Loading |
— | — | |
— | — | |
1 per 500 sq. ft. GFA | — | |
1 per 500 sq. ft. GFA | — | |
— | — | |
1 per 1,000 sq. ft. GFA | — | |
Residential Uses | ||
2 per DU | — | |
2 per DU | — | |
Manufactured Home Park or Manufactured Home Subdivision | 2 per DU | — |
1 (in addition to spaces required for residential use) | — | |
1 per bedroom | — | |
1 (in addition to spaces required for residential use) | — | |
— | — | |
— | — | |
— | — | |
— | — | |
— | — | |
1 per 200 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
Educational Services (Excluding Transportation-Related Instruction), Except for School | 1 per 400 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ |
School | For Elementary & Junior High Schools: 1 per classroom + 1 per 4 seats in any auditorium or gymnasium For High Schools: 1 per classroom + 1 per 4 students based on maximum occupancy | ♦ |
Governmental Service (Police, Fire, Emergency Medical Services) | Fire Station: 4 per emergency vehicle bay + 1 space per 100 sq. ft. of public meetings area All other Government Service: 1 per 800 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ |
1 per 2 beds | ♦ | |
Place of Public Assembly, Indoor, Except for Religious Institution | 1 per 200 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ |
Religious Institution | 1 per 4 seats in the main auditorium, chapel or sanctuary | ♦ |
Entertainment and Recreational Uses | ||
30 spaces + 1 additional space per each 1,000 sq. ft. TLA over 5 acres | ♦ | |
1 per 400 sq. ft. GFA | — | |
1 per 4 recreational vehicles or camping spaces | — | |
— | — | |
— | — | |
— | — | |
6.
Landscaping and bufferyard requirements. Table 39.02.004.a-4, RE Required Landscaping Types Summary provides general planting requirements in the RE district. For more details and specific standards, refer to Division 3.4, Trees, Landscaping, and Buffering. In case of a conflict between Table 39.02.004.a-4 and the provisions of Division 3.4, Trees, Landscaping, and Buffering, the latter shall control.
Table 39.02.004.a-4 RE Required Landscaping Types Summary | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
♦ = Required landscaping type | — = Landscape type not required | |||||
Development Landscaping | |||||
Zoning Districts and Land Uses | Street Yard Trees | Foundation Plantings | Parking Lot Landscaping | Site Landscaping | Bufferyards |
RE District for All Uses | Exempt | ||||
7.
A.
Residential. Table 39.02.004.a-5, RE Permitted Sign Types, denotes sign types permitted in the RE district. For more details and specific standards, refer to Division 3.5, Signs. Signs not listed in this table are prohibited in this zoning district. In case of a conflict between Table 39.02.004.a-5 and the provisions of Division 3.5, Signs, the latter shall control.
B.
Nonresidential. For nonresidential developments, refer to Section 39.02.006a, Neighborhood Commercial (NC).
Table 39.02.004.a-5 RE Permitted Sign Types | |||
|---|---|---|---|
P = Permitted | — = Not Permitted | |||
Sign Type | Residential Uses (excluding multi-family) | Agricultural, Multi-Family, and Nonresidential Uses | Standards |
Subdivision Entry | P | P | Div. 3.5 |
Monument | — | P | |
Wall | — | P | |
— | P | ||
b.
Very low density single-family (SF-1).
1.
Purpose. The purpose of this zoning district and subdivision type is to provide for:
A.
Conventional. Neighborhoods of large to moderately sized lots, each with a single-family detached dwelling and access from a street that is internal to the development. A conventional very low-density single-family subdivision is characterized by lots that are smaller than estate with shallower setbacks, curvilinear streets, cul-de-sacs, and open space on individual lots.
B.
Cluster. Clustering of moderately sized lots for single-family detached dwellings with a required percentage of common open space, which may be used for parks and trails, to preserve environmental resources, provide for recreational amenities, provide for use compatibility, provide area-wide drainage, or provide for agricultural activities.
2.
Subdivision types.
A.
Conventional. A conventional very low-density single-family subdivision shall consist of large to moderately sized lots, each with single-family detached dwellings that take access from a street internal to the development. A conventional very low-density single-family subdivision is characterized by lots that are smaller than estate development with shallower setbacks, curvilinear streets, and allowance for cul-de-sacs and open space with views contained on individual lots. Figure 39.02.004.b-1, SF-1 Subdivision Types Examples, provides a visual example of the conventional subdivision type.
B.
Cluster. A cluster very low-density single-familysubdivision shall consist of moderately sized lots with single-family detached dwellings that take access from a street internal to the development. The lots shall be arranged in clusters around common open space, often set aside to protect a natural feature, to preserve parkland or greenway that is commonly owned and used by the lot owners, or to create permanent buffers from adjacent land uses. A cluster very low-density single-family subdivision is characterized by a greater number of lots compared to conventional, with smaller lot areas, widths, and setbacks, situated with open areas between, within, and around each lot or a cluster of lots. Figure 39.02.004.b-1, SF-1Subdivision Types Examples, provides a visual example of the cluster subdivision type.
Figure 39.02.004.b-1 SF-1 Subdivision Types Examples | |
 Conventional  |  Cluster  |
3.
Land uses. Table 39.02.004.b-1, SF-1 Permitted Uses, shows the uses and use categories permitted in the SF-1 district. Uses not listed in this table are prohibited unless the Director of Planning interprets a use as functionally the same, as described in Section 39.02.017, New and Unlisted Uses. In case of a conflict between Table 39.02.004.b-1 and Table 39.02.016-1, Permitted Uses by District, the latter shall control.
Table 39.02.004.b-1 SF-1 Permitted Uses | |||
|---|---|---|---|
P = Permitted | L = Limited | S = Specific | "—" Prohibited | |||
Use Category | Land Use | Use Permission | Use-Specific Standards |
Residential Uses (including Agriculture) | |||
Agricultural | |||
L | |||
L | |||
Residential (Refer to § 39.04.017, Subdivision Types by District, for permitted subdivision types within each residential district) | |||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
Manufactured Home Park or Manufactured Home Subdivision | S | ||
L | |||
L | |||
Residential Accessory Uses | L | ||
L | |||
L | |||
L | |||
L | |||
P | — | ||
Civic and Institutional | |||
L | |||
Educational Services (Excluding Transportation-Related Instruction) | L | ||
P | — | ||
S | |||
P | — | ||
Entertainment and Recreation | |||
Entertainment and Recreation Uses | L | ||
P | — | ||
Transportation, Utility, and Communication | |||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
L | |||
Industrial and Manufacturing | |||
S | Article 8.07, City Code | ||
Nonresidential Accessory Uses | |||
Nonresidential Accessory Uses | P | — | |
4.
Lot density and dimensions.
A.
Residential. All residential developments in the SF-1 district shall be in accordance with Table 39.02.004.b-2, SF-1 Lot Density and Dimensions, based on subdivision type. Maximum building heights and minimum setbacks are for principal structures. Where a minimum required setback is less than 20 feet, a front-loaded garage shall have a minimum setback of 20 feet and the remainder of the building may meet the minimum setback that is less than 20 feet.
B.
Nonresidential. For nonresidential developments, refer to Section 39.02.006a, Neighborhood Commercial (NC).
Table 39.02.004.b-2 SF-1 Lot Density and Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
Standards | Conventional | Cluster |
Minimum Lot Area (square feet) | 21,700 | 10,000 |
Minimum Lot Width (feet) | 90 | 65 |
Maximum Building Height (feet) | 35 | 35 |
Minimum Front Setback (feet) | 25 | 25 |
Minimum Front Setback (feet) (cul-de-sac) | 5 | 5 |
Minimum Side Setback (feet) | 10 | 10 |
20 | 20 | |
Minimum Rear Setback (feet) | 20 | 20 |
Minimum Common Open Space (percent) | 0 | 15 |
45 | 45 | |
C.
A one-story wing or extension of the primary structure that does not exceed 50% of the overall width of the primary structure, may have a reduced rear setback of 5 feet. In instances where the rear lot line is adjacent to a paved alley, then the rear setback for the wing or extension may be reduced to 18 inches.
5.
Off-street parking. Except as otherwise provided in this UDC, the number of spaces in a required parking facility shall comply with the requirements in Table 39.02.004.b-3, SF-1Off-Street Parking and Loading Schedule. Associated minimum off-street parking spaces apply to all subdivision types. See Division 3.3, Parking, Loading, Stacking, and Access, for more detailed provisions. In case of a conflict between Table 39.02.004.b-3 and Table 39.03.009-2, Off-Street Parking and Loading Schedule, the latter shall control.
Table 39.02.004.b-3 SF-1 Off-Street Parking and Loading Schedule | ||
|---|---|---|
DU = Dwelling Unit | sq. ft. = square feet | GFA = Gross Floor Area | TLA = Total Land Area | — = no minimum ♦ = Off-Street Loading Required in accordance with Table 39.03.010-1, Required Off-Street Loading Facilities | ||
Use Category | Number of Required Parking Spaces | Required Loading |
— | — | |
1 per 500 sq. ft. GFA | — | |
Residential Uses | ||
2 per DU | — | |
2 per DU | — | |
Manufactured Home Park or Manufactured Home Subdivision | 2 per DU | |
1 space (in addition to spaces required for residential use) | — | |
1 per bedroom | — | |
1 (in addition to spaces required for residential use) | — | |
— | — | |
— | — | |
— | — | |
— | — | |
— | — | |
— | — | |
1 per 200 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
Educational Services (Excluding Transportation-Related Instruction), Except for School | 1 per 400 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ |
School | For Elementary & Junior High Schools: 1 per classroom + 1 per 4 seats in any auditorium or gymnasium For High Schools: 1 per classroom + 1 per 4 students based on maximum occupancy | ♦ |
Governmental Service (Police, Fire, Emergency Medical Services) | Fire Station: 4 per emergency vehicle bay + 1 space per 100 sq. ft. of public meeting area All other Government Service: 1 per 800 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ |
1 per 2 beds | ♦ | |
Place of Public Assembly, Indoor, Except for Religious Institution | 1 per 200 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ |
Religious Institution | 1 per 4 seats in the main auditorium, chapel, or sanctuary | ♦ |
Entertainment and Recreational Uses | ||
30 spaces + 1 additional space per each 1,000 sq. ft. TLA over 5 acres | ♦ | |
1 per 400 sq. ft. GFA | — | |
— | — | |
— | — | |
— | — | |
6.
Landscaping and bufferyard requirements. Table 39.02.004.b-4, SF-1 Required Landscaping Types Summary, provides general planting requirements in the SF-1 district. For more details and specific standards, refer to Division 3.4, Trees, Landscaping, and Buffering. In case of a conflict between Table 39.02.004.b-4 and the provisions of Division 3.4, Trees, Landscaping, and Buffering, the latter shall control.
Table 39.02.004.b-4 SF-1 Required Landscaping Types Summary | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Development Landscaping | |||||
Zoning Districts and Land Uses | Street Yard Trees | Foundation Plantings | Parking Lot Landscaping | Site Landscaping | Bufferyards |
All single-family dwellings in any district where they are permitted | Exempt | ♦ | |||
— | ♦ | ♦ | ♦ | ♦ | |
7.
A.
Residential. Table 39.02.004.b-5, SF-1 Permitted Sign Types, denotes sign types permitted in the SF-1 district. For more details and specific standards, refer to Division 3.5, Signs. Signs not listed in this table are prohibited in this zoning district. In case of a conflict between Table 39.02.004.b-5 and the provisions of Division 3.5, Signs, the latter shall control.
B.
Nonresidential. For nonresidential developments, refer to Section 39.02.006a, Neighborhood Commercial (NC).
Table 39.02.004.b-5 SF-1 Permitted Sign Types | |||
|---|---|---|---|
P = Permitted | — = Not Permitted | |||
Sign Type | Residential Uses (excluding multi-family) | Agricultural, Multi-Family, and Nonresidential Uses | Standards |
Subdivision Entry | P | P | Div. 3.5 |
Monument | — | P | |
Wall | — | P | |
— | P | ||
c.
Low density single-family (SF-2).
1.
Purpose. The purpose of this zoning district and subdivision type is to provide for:
A.
Conventional. Smaller to moderately-sized lots for dwellings on public utilities. Any open space is located on private lots.
B.
Cluster. Clustering of smaller-sized lots for dwellings with an increased percentage of common open space compared to cluster developments in the SF-1 district to maintain the intended character of the district while providing for buffering between lower and higher density adjacent neighborhoods, as well as for recreational amenities and resource protection.
2.
Subdivision types.
A.
Conventional. A conventional low density single-familysubdivision shall consist of moderately-sized lots for single-family detached dwellings on public utilities. Any open space is located on private lots. Figure 39.02.004.c-1, SF-2 Subdivision Types Examples, provides a visual example of the conventional subdivision type.
B.
Cluster. A cluster low density single-familysubdivision shall consist of smaller-sized lots for single-familydwellings with required common open space to maintain the intended low density single-family character of the district while providing for buffering between lower and higher density adjacent neighborhoods, as well as for recreational amenities and resource protection. Figure 39.02.004.c-1, SF-2 Subdivision Types Examples, provides a visual example of the cluster subdivision type.
Figure 39.02.004.c-1 SF-2 Subdivision Types Examples | |
 Conventional  |  Cluster  |
3.
Land uses. Table 39.02.004.c-1, SF-2 Permitted Uses, shows the uses and use categories permitted in the SF-2 district. Uses not listed in this table are prohibited unless the Director of Planning interprets a use as functionally the same, as described in Section 39.02.017, New and Unlisted Uses. In case of a conflict between Table 39.02.004.c-1 and Table 39.02.016-1, Permitted Uses by District, the latter shall control.
Table 39.02.004.c-1 SF-2 Permitted Uses | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Use Legend: P = Permitted | L = Limited | S = Specific | |||
Use Category | Land Use | Use Permission | Use-Specific Standards |
Residential Uses (including Agriculture) | |||
Agricultural | |||
L | |||
Residential (Refer to § 39.04.017, Subdivision Types by District, for permitted subdivision types within each residential district) | |||
L | |||
L | |||
L | |||
L | |||
L | |||
Manufactured Home Park or Manufactured Home Subdivision | S | ||
L | |||
L | |||
L | |||
Multiplex (3–4 du) | L | ||
L | |||
Residential Accessory Uses | L | ||
L | |||
L | |||
L | |||
L | |||
P | — | ||
Civic and Institutional | |||
L | |||
Educational Services (Excluding Transportation-Related Instruction) | L | ||
P | — | ||
S | |||
L | |||
P | — | ||
Entertainment and Recreation | |||
Entertainment and Recreation Uses | L | ||
P | — | ||
Transporation, Utility, and Communication | |||
L | |||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
L | |||
Industrial and Manufacturing | |||
S | Article 8.07, City Code | ||
Nonresidential Accessory Uses | |||
Nonresidential Accessory Uses | P | — | |
4.
Lot density and dimensions.
A.
Residential. All residential developments in the SF-2 district shall be in accordance with Table 39.02.004.c-2, SF-2 Lot Density and Dimensions, based on the subdivision and building type. Maximum building heights and minimum setbacks are for principal structures. Where a minimum required setback is less than 20 feet, a front-loaded garage shall have a minimum setback of 20 feet and the remainder of the building may meet the minimum setback that is less than 20 feet.
B.
Nonresidential. For nonresidential developments, refer to Section 39.02.006a, Neighborhood Commercial (NC).
Table 39.02.004.c-2 SF-2 Lot Density and Dimensions | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Conventional | Cluster | |||||||||||
Standards | Single-Family Detached Dwelling | Single-Family Garden Home | Single-Family Cottage | Duplex | Town-house | Multi-Plex | Single-Family Detached Dwelling | Single-Family Garden Home | Single-Family Cottage | Duplex | Town-house | Multiplex |
Minimum Lot Area per Dwelling Unit (square feet) | 5,000 | 3,500 | 3,500 | 2,500 | 2,000 | 1,500 | 3,000 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,000 |
Minimum Lot Width (feet) | 40 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 20 | 40 | 30 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 30 |
Maximum Building Height (feet) | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 45 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 45 | 35 |
Minimum Front Setback (feet) | 20 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Minimum Front Setback (feet) (cul-de-sac) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
5 | 0/10 | 5 | 5 | 0/5 | 5 | 5 | 0/10 | 5 | 5 | 0/5 | 5 | |
5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
Minimum Rear Setback (feet) | 15 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Minimum Common Open Space (percent) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 |
55 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 70 | 70 | 55 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 70 | 70 | |
C.
A one-story wing or extension of the primary structure that does not exceed 50% of the overall width of the primary structure, may have a reduced rear setback of 5 feet. In instances where the rear lot line is adjacent to a paved alley, then the rear setback for the wing or extension may be reduced to 18 inches.
5.
Off-street parking. Except as otherwise provided in this UDC, the number of spaces in a required parking facility shall comply with the requirements in Table 39.02.004.c-3, SF-2Off-Street Parking and Loading Schedule. Associated minimum off-street parking spaces apply to all subdivision types. See Division 3.3, Parking, Loading, Stacking, and Access, for more detailed provisions. In case of a conflict between Table 39.02.004.c-3 and Table 39.03.009-2, Off-Street Parking and Loading Schedule, the latter shall control.
Table 39.02.004.c-3 SF-2 Off-Street Parking and Loading Schedule | ||
|---|---|---|
DU = Dwelling Unit | sq. ft. = square feet | GFA = Gross Floor Area | TLA = Total Land Area | — = no minimum ♦ = Off-Street Loading Required in accordance with Table 39.03.010-1, Required Off-Street Loading Facilities | ||
Use Category | Number of Required Parking Spaces | Required Loading |
— | — | |
Residential Uses | ||
2 per DU | — | |
2 per DU | — | |
Single-Family Garden Home or Cottage Home | 2 per DU | — |
2 per DU | — | |
Manufactured Home Park or Manufactured Home Subdivision | 2 per DU | — |
Multiplex (3–4 du) | 1.25 per DU with 1 bedroom 1.75 per DU with 2 bedrooms 2.25 per DU with 3+ bedrooms | — |
1 space (in addition to spaces required for residential use) | — | |
1 per bedroom | — | |
0.75 per DU | — | |
— | — | |
— | — | |
1 per 200 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
Educational Services (Excluding Transportation-Related Instruction), Except for School | 1 per 400 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ |
School | For Elementary & Junior High Schools: 1 per classroom + 1 per 4 seats in any auditorium or gymnasium For High Schools: 1 per classroom + 1 per 4 students based on maximum occupancy | ♦ |
Governmental Service (Police, Fire, Emergency Medical Services) | Fire Station: 4 per emergency vehicle bay + 1 space per 100 sq. ft. of public meeting area All other Government Service: 1 per 800 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ |
1 per 2 beds | ♦ | |
1 per 300 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
Place of Public Assembly, Indoor, Except for Religious Institution | 1 per 200 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ |
Religious Institution | 1 per 4 seats in the main auditorium, chapel, or sanctuary | ♦ |
Entertainment and Recreational Uses | ||
30 spaces + 1 additional space per each 1,000 sq. ft. TLA over 5 acres | ♦ | |
1 per 400 sq. ft. GFA | — | |
1 per 500 sq. ft. | — | |
— | — | |
— | — | |
— | — | |
6.
Landscaping and bufferyard requirements. Table 39.02.004.c-4, SF-2 Required Landscaping Types Summary provides general planting requirements in the SF-2 district. For more details and specific standards, refer to Division 3.4, Trees, Landscaping, and Buffering. In case of a conflict between Table 39.02.004.c-4 and the provisions of Division 3.4, Trees, Landscaping, and Buffering, the latter shall control.
Table 39.02.004.c-4 SF-2 Required Landscaping Types Summary | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
♦ = Required landscaping type | — = Landscape type not required | |||||
Zoning Districts and Land Uses | Parking Lot Landscaping | Bufferyards | |||
All Single-Family Dwellings in Any District Where They Are Permitted | Exempt | ♦ | |||
— | ♦ | ♦ | ♦ | ♦ | |
7.
A.
Residential. Table 39.02.004.c-5, SF-2 Permitted Sign Types, denotes sign types permitted in the SF-2 district. For more details and specific standards, refer to Division 3.5, Signs. Signs not listed in this table are prohibited in this zoning district. In case of a conflict between Table 39.02.004.c-5 and the provisions of Division 3.5, Signs, the latter shall control.
B.
Nonresidential. For nonresidential developments, refer to Section 39.02.006a, Neighborhood Commercial (NC).
Table 39.02.004.c-5 SF-2 Permitted Sign Types | |||
|---|---|---|---|
P = Permitted | — = Not Permitted | |||
Sign Type | Residential Uses (excluding multi-family) | Agricultural, Multi-Family, and Nonresidential Uses | Standards |
Subdivision Entry | P | P | Div. 3.5 |
Monument | — | P | |
Wall | — | P | |
— | P | ||
d.
Medium density residential (MDR).
1.
Purpose. The purpose of this zoning district and subdivision type is to provide for a village neighborhood environment of smaller-sized lots, to include dwellings such as duplexes, townhouses, and multiplexes.
2.
Subdivision type: village. This district shall consist of a village neighborhood of attached structures designed within a higher percentage of required common open space. The open space shall be a focal point for the dwellings and may be used for plazas, parks, recreational amenities, preservation of environmental resources, community gardens, and buffering from adjacent districts and uses. Figure 39.02.004.d-1, MDR Subdivision Type and Building Type Examples, provides a visual example of the village subdivision type.
3.
Land uses. Table 39.02.004.d-1, MDR Permitted Uses, shows the uses and use categories permitted in the MDR district. Uses not listed in this table are prohibited unless the Director of Planning interprets a use as functionally the same, as described in Section 39.02.017, New and Unlisted Uses. In case of a conflict between Table 39.02.004.d-1 and Table 39.02.016-1, Permitted Uses by District, the latter shall control.
Table 39.02.004.d-1 MDR Permitted Uses | |||
|---|---|---|---|
P = Permitted | L = Limited | S = Specific | |||
Use Category | Land Use | Use Permission | Use-Specific Standards |
Residential Uses (including Agriculture) | |||
Agricultural | |||
L | |||
Residential (Refer to § 39.04.017, Subdivision Types by District, for permitted subdivision types within each residential district) | |||
L | |||
L | |||
L | |||
L | |||
L | |||
L | |||
Manufactured Home Park or Manufactured Home Subdivision | S | ||
L | |||
Apartment (>4 du) | L | ||
L | |||
Multiplex (3–4 du) | L | ||
P | — | ||
Residential Accessory Uses | L | ||
L | |||
L | |||
L | |||
L | |||
P | — | ||
Civic and Institutional | |||
L | |||
Educational Services (Excluding Transportation-Related Instruction) | L | ||
P | — | ||
S | |||
L | |||
P | — | ||
Entertainment and Recreation | |||
Entertainment and Recreation Uses | L | ||
P | — | ||
Transportation, Utility, and Communication | |||
L | |||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
L | |||
Industrial and Manufacturing | |||
S | Article 8.07, City Code | ||
Nonresidential Accessory Uses | |||
Nonresidential Accessory Uses | P | — | |
4.
Lot density and dimensions.
A.
Residential. All residential developments in the MDR district shall be in accordance with Table 39.02.004.d-2 MDR Lot Density and Dimensions, based on building type. Maximum building heights and minimum setbacks are for principal structures. Where a minimum required setback is less than 20 feet, a front-loaded garage shall have a minimum setback of 20 feet and the remainder of the building may meet the minimum setback that is less than 20 feet.
B.
Nonresidential. For nonresidential developments, refer to Section 39.02.006a, Neighborhood Commercial (NC).
Table 39.02.004.d-2 MDR Lot Density and Dimensions | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Single-Family Detached | Duplex | |||||
Standards | Garden Home | Cottage | Side by Side | Stacked | Townhouse | Apartment or Multiplex |
Minimum Lot Area (square feet) | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,000 per DU | 1,800 per DU | 1,300 | 7,000 |
Minimum Lot Width (feet) | 35 | 35 | 40 | 40 | 20 | 50 |
Maximum Building Height (feet) | 35 | 35 | 35 | 45 | 45 | 45 |
Minimum Front Setback (feet) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Minimum Front Setback (feet) (cul-de-sac) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
0/10 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0/5 | 5 | |
5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
Minimum Rear Setback (feet) | 10 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 10 |
Minimum Common Open Space (percent) | 5 | 5 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 10 |
65 | 65 | 50 | 50 | 70 | 45 | |
C.
A one-story wing or extension of the primary structure that does not exceed 50% of the overall width of the primary structure, may have a reduced rear setback of 5 feet. In instances where the rear lot line is adjacent to a paved alley, then the rear setback for the wing or extension may be reduced to 18 inches.
5.
Off-street parking. Except as otherwise provided in this UDC, the number of spaces in a required parking facility shall comply with the requirements in Table 39.02.004.d-3, MDR Off-Street Parking and Loading Schedule. Associated minimum off-street parking spaces apply to all subdivision types. See Division 3.3, Parking, Loading, Stacking, and Access, for more detailed provisions. In case of a conflict between Table 39.02.004.d-3 and Table 39.03.009-2, Off-Street Parking and Loading Schedule, the latter shall control.
Table 39.02.004.d-3 MDR Off-Street Parking and Loading Schedule | ||
|---|---|---|
DU = Dwelling Unit | sq. ft. = square feet | GFA = Gross Floor Area | TLA = Total Land Area | — = no minimum ♦ = Off-Street Loading Required in accordance with Table 39.03.010-1, Required Off-Street Loading Facilities | ||
Use Category | Number of Required Parking Spaces | Required Loading |
— | — | |
Residential Uses | ||
2 per DU | — | |
2 per DU | — | |
Single-Family Garden Home or Cottage Home | 2 per DU | — |
2 per DU | — | |
2 per DU | — | |
Manufactured Home Park or Manufactured Home Subdivision | 2 per DU | — |
1 space (in addition to spaces required for residential use) | — | |
— | ||
1 per bedroom | — | |
Multiplex (3–4 du) | 1.25 per DU with 1 bedroom 1.75 per DU with 2 bedrooms 2.25 per DU with 3+ bedrooms | |
0.75 per DU | — | |
— | — | |
— | — | |
1 per 200 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
Educational Services (Excluding Transportation-Related Instruction), Except for School | 1 per 400 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ |
School | For Elementary & Junior High Schools: 1 per classroom + 1 per 4 seats in any auditorium, or gymnasium For High Schools: 1 per classroom + 1 per 4 students based on maximum occupancy | ♦ |
Governmental Service (Police, Fire, Emergency Medical Services) | Fire Station: 4 per emergency vehicle bay + 1 space per 100 sq. ft. of public meeting area All other Government Service: 1 per 800 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ |
1 per 2 beds | ♦ | |
1 per 300 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
Place of Public Assembly, Indoor, Except for Religious Institution | 1 per 200 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ |
Religious Institution | 1 per 4 seats in the main auditorium, chapel, or sanctuary | ♦ |
Entertainment and Recreational Uses | ||
30 spaces + 1 additional space per each 1,000 sq. ft. TLA over 5 acres | ♦ | |
1 per 400 sq. ft. GFA | — | |
1 per 500 sq. ft. | — | |
— | — | |
— | — | |
— | — | |
6.
Landscaping and bufferyard requirements. Table 39.02.004.d-4, MDR Required Landscaping Types Summary, provides general planting requirements in the MDR district. For more details and specific standards, refer to Division 3.4, Trees, Landscaping, and Buffering. In case of a conflict between Table 39.02.004.d-4 and the provisions of Division 3.4, Trees, Landscaping, and Buffering, the latter shall control.
Table 39.02.004.d-4 MDR Required Landscaping Types Summary | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
♦ = Required landscaping type | — = Landscape type not required | |||||
Development Landscaping | |||||
Zoning Districts and Land Uses | Street Yard Trees | Foundation Plantings | Parking Lot Landscaping | Site Landscaping | Bufferyards |
All single-family detached dwellings, townhouses, and duplexes in any district where they are permitted | Exempt | ♦ | |||
— | ♦ | ♦ | ♦ | ♦ | |
7.
A.
Residential. Table 39.02.004.d-5, MDR Permitted Sign Types, denotes sign types permitted in the MDR district. For more details and specific standards, refer to Division 3.5, Signs. Signs not listed in this table are prohibited in this zoning district. In case of a conflict between Table 39.02.004.d-5 and the provisions of Division 3.5, Signs, the latter shall control.
B.
Nonresidential. For nonresidential developments, refer to Section 39.02.006a, Neighborhood Commercial (NC).
Table 39.02.004.d-5 MDR Permitted Sign Types | |||
|---|---|---|---|
P = Permitted | — = Not Permitted | |||
Sign Type | Residential Uses (excluding multi-family) | Agricultural, Multi-Family, and Nonresidential Uses | Standards |
Subdivision Entry | P | P | Div. 3.5 |
Monument | — | P | |
Wall | — | P | |
— | P | ||
e.
High density residential (HDR).
1.
Purpose. The purpose of this zoning district and subdivision type is to provide for:
A.
Conventional. Single-family detached, cottage, or garden homes on public utilities with open space provided on private lots.
B.
Village. Mixed housing types, including townhouses, detached single-family garden homes, and low- to mid-rise apartments, located in a planned development or adjacent to a mixed-use district or center. Buildings are typically in close proximity to the street edge. The building mass, height, and scale transition to the neighboring land uses.
C.
Mixed-use. Mid- to high-rise apartment development in a mixed-use district or center. The district consists of detached single-family garden homes, live-work buildings, and other vertically mixed-use buildings. Urban open space may be used for plazas and squares.
2.
Subdivision types.
A.
Conventional. A conventional residential subdivision shall consist of single-family detached dwellings, cottage homes, or garden homes. Any open space is located on private lots.
B.
Village. A village-style high density residential subdivision shall consist of townhouses and apartments with required common open space suitable for an urban setting. Figure 39.02.004.e-1, HDR Subdivision Types Examples, provides a visual example of the village subdivision type.
C.
Mixed-use. A mixed-use high density residential subdivision shall consist of a combination of apartment, townhouse, live-work, and vertically mixed-use buildings, subject to approval of Section 39.07.013, Site Development Plan. Figure 39.02.004.e-1, HDR Subdivision Types Examples, provides a visual example of the mixed-use subdivision type.
Figure 39.02.004.e-1 HDR Subdivision Types Examples | |
 Village  |  Mixed-Use  |
3.
Land uses. Table 39.02.004.e-1, HDR Permitted Uses, shows the uses and use categories permitted in the HDR district. Uses not listed in this table are prohibited unless the Director of Planning interprets a use as functionally the same, as described in Section 39.02.017, New and Unlisted Uses. In case of a conflict between Table 39.02.004.e-1 and Table 39.02.016-1, Permitted Uses by District, the latter shall control. Additional density may be allowed in the HDR district for apartments, multiplexes, townhouses, and live-work units with approval of a Specific Use Permit in accordance with Section 39.07.033, Specific Use Permit.
Table 39.02.004.e-1 HDR Permitted Uses | |||
|---|---|---|---|
P = Permitted | L = Limited | S = Specific | "—" Prohibited | |||
Use Category | Land Use | Use Permission | Use-Specific Standards |
Residential Uses (including Agriculture) | |||
Agricultural | |||
L | |||
Residential (Refer to § 39.04.017, Subdivision Types by District, for permitted subdivision types within each residential district) | |||
L | |||
L | |||
L | |||
L | |||
L | |||
L | |||
Manufactured Home Park or Manufactured Home Subdivision | S | ||
L | |||
Apartment (>4 du) | L | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
L | |||
L | |||
Multiplex (3–4 du) | L | ||
P | — | ||
L | |||
Residential Accessory Uses | L | ||
L | |||
L | |||
L | |||
L | |||
P | — | ||
Automobile | |||
L | |||
Civic and Institutional | |||
L | |||
L | |||
Educational Services (Excluding Transportation-Related Instruction) | L | ||
P | — | ||
S | |||
L | |||
L | |||
L | |||
P | — | ||
Commercial | |||
L | |||
L | |||
L | |||
L | |||
L | |||
L | |||
L | |||
L | |||
Entertainment and Recreation | |||
Entertainment and Recreation Uses | L | ||
L | |||
P | — | ||
Transportation, Utility, and Communication | |||
L | |||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
L | |||
Industrial and Manufacturing | |||
S | Article 8.07, City Code | ||
Nonresidential Accessory Uses | |||
Nonresidential Accessory Uses | L | ||
L | |||
L | |||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
4.
Lot density and dimensions.
A.
Residential. All residential and mixed-use developments in the HDR district shall be in accordance with Table 39.02.004.e-2, HDR Lot Density and Dimensions, based on subdivision and building type. Maximum building heights and minimum setbacks are for principal structures. Where a minimum required setback is less than 20 feet, a front-loaded garage shall have a minimum setback of 20 feet and the remainder of the building may meet the minimum setback that is less than 20 feet.
B.
Nonresidential. For nonresidential developments, refer to Section 39.02.006a, Neighborhood Commercial (NC).
Table 39.02.004.e-2 HDR Lot Density and Dimensions | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Conventional | Village | Mixed-Use Only | |||||
Standards | Single-Family Detached, Cottage, or Garden Home | Duplex | Apartment or Multiplex | Townhouse | Single-Family Detached, Cottage, or Garden Home | Live-Work | Vertical Mixed-Use |
Minimum Lot Area per Dwelling Unit (square feet) | 3,500 | 1,750 | 900 | 1,000 | 2,500 | — | — |
Minimum Lot Width (feet) | 35 | 35 | 25 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 40 |
Maximum Building Height (feet) | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 75 |
Minimum Front Setback (feet) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Minimum Front Setback (feet) (cul-de-sac) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Minimum Side Setback (feet) | 5 | 5 | 20/15 | 0/5 | 5 | 20/15 | 20/15 |
5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
0/15 | 0/15 | 20/10 | 0/15 | 0/15 | 20/10 | 50/20 | |
Minimum Common Open Space (percent) | 0 | 0 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
65 | 65 | 50 | 50 | 65 | — | — | |
C.
A one-story wing or extension of the primary structure that does not exceed 50% of the overall width of the primary structure, may have a reduced rear setback of 5 feet. In instances where the rear lot line is adjacent to a paved alley, then the rear setback for the wing or extension may be reduced to 18 inches.
5.
Off-street parking. Except as otherwise provided in this UDC, the number of spaces in a required parking facility shall comply with the requirements in Table 39.02.004.e-3, HDR Off-Street Parking and Loading Schedule. Associated minimum off-street parking spaces apply to all subdivision types. See Division 3.3, Parking, Loading, Stacking, and Access, for more detailed provisions. In case of a conflict between Table 39.02.004.e-3 and Table 39.03.009-2, Off-Street Parking and Loading Schedule, the latter shall control.
Table 39.02.004.e-3 HDR Off-Street Parking and Loading Schedule | ||
|---|---|---|
DU = Dwelling Unit | sq. ft. = square feet | GFA = Gross Floor Area | TLA = Total Land Area | — = no minimum ♦ = Off-Street Loading Required in accordance with Table 39.03.010-1, Required Off-Street Loading Facilities | ||
Use Category | Number of Required Parking Spaces | Required Loading |
— | — | |
Residential Uses | ||
2 per DU | — | |
2 per DU | — | |
Single-Family Garden Home or Cottage Home | 2 per DU | — |
2 per DU | — | |
2 per DU | — | |
Manufactured Home Park or Manufactured Home Subdivision | 2 per DU | — |
1 space (in addition to spaces required for residential use) | — | |
Apartment (>4) | 1 per DU with 1 bedroom or per efficiency unit 1.25 per DU with 2 bedrooms 2 per DU with 3+ bedrooms | — |
1 per bedroom | — | |
1 per bedroom | — | |
0.5 per bedroom | — | |
1 per bedroom | — | |
2 per DU | — | |
Multiplex (3–4 du) | 1.25 per DU with 1 bedroom 1.75 per DU with 2 bedrooms 2.25 per DU with 3+ bedrooms | — |
0.75 per DU | — | |
0.5 per DU | — | |
— | — | |
— | — | |
— | — | |
♦ | ||
1 per 200 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
Educational Services (Excluding Transportation-Related Instruction), Except for School | 1 per 400 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ |
School | For Elementary & Junior High Schools: 1 per classroom + 1 per 4 seats in any auditorium, or gymnasium For High Schools: 1 per classroom + 1 per 4 students based on maximum occupancy | ♦ |
Governmental Service (Police, Fire, Emergency Medical Services) | Fire Station: 4 per emergency vehicle bay + 1 space per 100 sq. ft. of public meeting area All other Government Service: 1 per 800 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ |
1 per 2 beds | ♦ | |
1 per 300 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 500 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 300 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
Place of Public Assembly, Indoor, Except for Religious Institution | 1 per 200 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ |
Religious Institution | 1 per 4 seats in the main auditorium, chapel, or sanctuary | ♦ |
1 per 600 sq. ft. GFA | — | |
1 per 500 sq. ft. GFA for 3,500 sq. ft. or less; 1 per 300 sq. ft. from 3,501 up to 35,000 sq. ft. + 1 per 600 sq. ft. GFA above 35,000 sq. ft. | ♦ | |
1 per 300 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 300 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 400 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 100 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
♦ | ||
1 per 300 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
Entertainment and Recreational Uses | ||
1 per 250 sq. ft. | ♦ | |
30 spaces + 1 additional space per each 1,000 sq. ft. TLA over 5 acres | ♦ | |
1 per 400 sq. ft. GFA | — | |
1 per 500 sq. ft. | — | |
— | — | |
— | — | |
— | — | |
Nonresidential Accessory Uses | ||
— | — | |
— | — | |
— | — | |
— | — | |
6.
Landscaping and bufferyard requirement. Table 39.02.004.e-4, HDR Required Landscaping Types Summary, provides general planting requirements in the HDR district. For more details and specific standards, refer to Division 3.4, Trees, Landscaping, and Buffering. In case of a conflict between Table 39.02.004.e-4 and the provisions of Division 3.4, Trees, Landscaping, and Buffering, the latter shall control.
Table 39.02.004.e-4 HDR Required Landscaping Types Summary | |||||
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♦= Required landscaping type | — = Landscape type not required | |||||
Development Landscaping | |||||
Zoning Districts and Land Uses | Street Yard Trees | Foundation Plantings | Parking Lot Landscaping | Site Landscaping | Bufferyards |
All single-family detached dwellings, townhouses, and duplexes in any district where they are permitted | Exempt | ♦ | |||
— | ♦ | ♦ | ♦ | ♦ | |
7.
A.
Residential. Table 39.02.004.e-5, HDR Permitted Sign Types, denotes sign types permitted in the HDR district. For more details and specific standards, refer to Division 3.5, Signs. Signs not listed in this table are prohibited in this zoning district. In case of a conflict between Table 39.02.004.e-5 and the provisions of Division 3.5, Signs, the latter shall control.
B.
Nonresidential. For nonresidential developments, refer to Section 39.02.006a, Neighborhood Commercial (NC).
Table 39.02.004.e-5 HDR Permitted Sign Types | |||
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P = Permitted | — = Not Permitted | |||
Sign Type | Residential Uses (excluding multi-family) | Agricultural, Multi-Family, and Nonresidential Uses | Standards |
Subdivision Entry | P | P | Div. 3.5 |
Monument | — | P | |
Wall | — | P | |
— | P | ||
(Ordinance 2023-O0054 adopted 5/9/2023; Ordinance 2024-O0110 adopted 8/27/2024; Ordinance 2024-O0130 adopted 9/24/2024; Ordinance 2025-O0095 adopted 8/18/2025)
§ 39.02.005 Base mixed-use districts.
a.
General mixed-use standards.
1.
Purpose. This Section sets forth standards for the Mixed-Use districts. These districts permit both residential and nonresidential principal uses in the same structure (vertical mixed-use) or on the same lot (horizontal mixed-use).
3.
Architecture standards.
A.
Purpose. The purposes of these architecture standards are to:
i.
Ensure that new construction and significant expansions of existing buildings contribute to and improve the visual quality of the City;
ii.
Encourage further investment in the City by reducing the risk of low-quality development on adjacent parcels; and
B.
Building materials. Where the Historic Preservation Overlay (HPO) district applies in a Mixed-Use district, original building materials shall be retained, maintained, repaired, or uncovered to the maximum extent practicable. New buildings and alterations shall be composed of materials that complement adjacent facades and are compatible with the quality and appearance of traditional materials. Outside of the HPO, these requirements are optional but encouraged.
C.
Entries.
ii.
The primary entrance of every principal building giving access to a principal use of the property shall directly face a street or a public space. Public space may include the open spaces described in Subsection 5, Site Design Standards, below.
D.
Roof shape.
i.
Original roof forms, profiles, and cornices shall be maintained to the maximum extent practicable.
ii.
When a principal building has a roof surface with a rise of less than two inches to a run of 12 inches, and the principal use of the building is not categorized as Industrial and Manufacturing in Table 39.02.016-1, a parapet shall be constructed along each facade abutting a public street, and the design or height of the parapet shall include at least one change in setback or height of at least two feet along each 100 linear feet of facade or part of a facade.
iii.
In the MU-1 West Broadway district, pitched roofs are required and shall be either hipped or gabled. Roofs shall have a rise of at least four inches to a run of 12 inches. Flat roofs shall be avoided unless the applicant can demonstrate that they are indicative of a particular style that is or was common in the district.
iv.
Single-slope shed roofs, and mansard, vaulted, and exotic roofs such as onion domes are inappropriate since they are styles not common to the architecture of downtown Lubbock.
4.
Infill, addition, and expansion standards.
A.
Average setback. Infill construction, including principal and accessory structures and building additions, shall be designed to be no greater than the average setbacks of buildings from the same use category, as established in Section 39.02.016, Land Use Matrix, on the same block face and the parallel block face to the maximum degree practicable.
B.
Building height. For infill development and expansions, and additions to existing structures, the maximum building heights in Subsections b through g shall not apply. The maximum building height for infill, addition, or expansion shall be that of the average building on the same block and the parallel block face, plus 20 percent of the height. For example, if the average building height on the same block and the parallel block face is 50 feet, then the infill building or the addition or expansion to the existing building may be up to 60 feet in height.
5.
Site design standards.
A.
Purpose. The purpose of these site design standards is to provide multiple amenities that accommodate pedestrian activity.
B.
i.
Generally. In order to ensure that a variety of functional, well-designed open spaces are distributed throughout a development, new developments shall have an open space component on-site as defined below in Table 39.02.005.a-1, Public Open Space Standards. Open space may be aggregated on a multi-phase project.
ii.
Applicability. Open space, as described in this Section, shall be required for a new building, expansion, or addition.
iii.
Types. Table 39.02.005.a-1, Public Open Space Standards, shows the public open space types allowed in a Mixed-Use district and their associated standards.
iv.
Categories. Open space includes the following categories:
a.
Public space. Public spaces include open air or unenclosed to semi-unenclosed areas intended for public access and use. These areas range in size and development and serve to complement and connect surrounding land uses. Public space may be publicly- or privately-owned and maintained. (Refer to Table 39.02.005.a-1, Public Open Space Standards)
b.
Private common space. Private common spaces include privately-owned and maintained outdoor, unenclosed, or semi-unenclosed areas located on the ground or on a terrace, deck, porch, or roof. This space is designed and accessible for outdoor gathering, recreation, and landscaping, and is intended for use by the residents, employees, and/or visitors to the development.
v.
Commercial/retail or mixed-use development.
a.
Amount required. All applicable development shall provide four square feet of open space for every 100 square feet of nonresidential space, excluding service areas and parking.
b.
Central open space. At least 50 percent of the required public space shall be within a common, centralized space. The space shall be improved with a focal point such as, but not limited to, a gazebo, public art or sculpture, pavilion, or paved patio area to help identify the park as a primary gathering place for the development.
The central open space shall be accessible by pedestrians, bicycles, and vehicles. Sidewalks in public right-of-way shall be a minimum of six feet wide and contiguous with the property line. Where sidewalks connect to other existing walks, transitions to align with the existing walks must be constructed in conformance with applicable Texas Accessibility Standards.
vi.
Residential development.
a.
Required open spaces.
b.
Open space categories. Permitted residential open spaces include any permitted public space or balconies on no less than two-thirds of all apartment units, forecourts, courtyards, roof terrace, or a pool or other amenity. Open space categories shall display the characteristics listed under the General Character headings in Table 39.02.005.a-1, Public Open Space Standards, and shall meet the requirements under the Location and Size headings.
Table 39.02.005.a-1 Public Open Space Standards | |||
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Image | Standards | ||
Plaza  | I. | General Character. | |
1. | Formal open space. | ||
2. | Defined seating areas. | ||
3. | Balance of hardscape and plantings. | ||
4. | |||
II. | Location and Size. | ||
1. | Minimum area: 900 square feet. | ||
2. | Maximum area: 1 acre. | ||
3. | Minimum width: 30 feet. | ||
4. | Minimum perimeter frontage on public right of way: 25 percent. | ||
Pocket Park  | III. | General Character. | |
1. | Small urban open space responding to specific user groups and space available. | ||
2. | Range of character can be for intense use or aesthetic enjoyment. | ||
3. | Low maintenance is essential. | ||
IV. | Location and Size. | ||
1. | Minimum area: 11,000 square feet. | ||
2. | Maximum area: 2 acres. | ||
3. | Within 1/4 mile of residences. | ||
4. | Separated from other pocket parks a minimum of 1/4 mile. | ||
Pocket Plaza  | V. | General Character. | |
1. | Formal open space. | ||
2. | Defined seating areas. | ||
3. | Refuge from the public sidewalk. | ||
4. | Spatially defined by building design. | ||
VI. | Location and Size. | ||
1. | Minimum area: 300 square feet. | ||
2. | Maximum area: 899 square feet. | ||
3. | Minimum width: 15 feet. | ||
4. | Maximum width: 30 feet. | ||
5. | Minimum perimeter frontage on public right of way: 25 percent. | ||
6. | Located at important intersections, at vista termini, or at entrances to public/civic buildings. | ||
Public Green  | VII. | General Character. | |
1. | Formal open space. | ||
2. | |||
3. | Open shelters, paths, and lawns. | ||
4. | Walkways and plantings at all edges. | ||
5. | Abundant seating opportunities. | ||
VIII. | Location and Size. | ||
1. | Minimum area: 11,000 square feet. | ||
2. | Maximum area: 4 acres. | ||
3. | Minimum width: 60 feet. | ||
4. | Minimum pervious cover: 60 percent. | ||
5. | Located so that it may function as a vegetated gathering area. | ||
Paseo  | IX. | General Character. | |
1. | Linear shaded public urban open spaces. | ||
2. | Allow for social and commercial activity to spill into the public realm. | ||
3. | |||
4. | |||
5. | |||
6. | |||
X. | Location and Size. | ||
1. | Minimum width: 16 feet. | ||
2. | Maximum width: 30 feet. | ||
3. | Minimum pedestrian passage width: 8 feet. | ||
4. | Maximum pervious cover: 50 percent. | ||
5. | Located to provide connections from one street to another at cross-block passages. | ||
C.
Streetscape allowances. As emphasized in the Master Plan Update on pages 49–68, the streetscape incorporates multiple elements that define the character of pedestrian space. The width of Lubbock's key corridors varies but incorporating streetscape elements that serve the public shall be prioritized. Standards for many of these elements, such as benches, landscaping, and lighting, follow. Figure 39.02.005.a-2, Streetscape Zones, illustrates a streetscape wide enough to accommodate all four streetscape elements. Where possible, a street shall incorporate the following zones:
i.
Frontage/spill out zone (A in Figure 39.02.005.a-2, Streetscape Zones, below). Where incorporated, the Frontage/Spill Out Zone shall continue the activity from the interior of the building. For instance, a restaurant may utilize the Frontage/Spill Out Zone to incorporate outdoor seating or dining with a Right-of-Way Use License and in accordance with the standards in Section 39.02.021.g, Specific Temporary Use Standards.
ii.
Sidewalk (B in Figure 39.02.005.a-2). Of the four elements, the sidewalk shall be prioritized. The sidewalk shall be a minimum of six feet wide with the edge of the sidewalk nearest to the curb being a minimum of six feet from the curb.
D.
Benches. Benches contribute to a comfortable, useable, and active pedestrian environment. Benches shall adhere to the following standards:
i.
Design the bench to include a horizontal seating surface between 16 and 18 inches high, with a minimum depth of 14 inches.
iii.
Locate the bench to maintain a minimum five-foot clear walkway on the sidewalk.
iv.
Design a bench to be durable and comfortable, minimizing sharp edges or difficult-to-use furniture.
v.
Secure the bench to the paved surface for safety.
E.
Bollards. Although bollards are not encouraged, they may be needed in some areas for pedestrian safety and shall be approved on a case-by-case basis by the City Engineer in the landscape plan review.
F.
Trash receptacles. Trash receptacles shall be easily accessible for pedestrians and trash collection and shall be located to be unobtrusive. They shall abide by the following standards:
i.
Receptacles shall be installed at all primary street intersections and shall be conveniently placed near bus stops, benches, and other activity nodes. They shall be arranged with other streetscape elements to be functional and reduce the amount of sidewalk obstruction.
ii.
Trash receptacles shall be a minimum of 36 gallons in size.
iii.
Trash receptacles shall be powder-coated black.
iv.
Receptacles shall be firmly attached to the pavement.
v.
The design of a receptacle shall include an inner container that is easily removed for pickup and an outer shell. The top shall be mostly covered, and bottom shall be sealed to keep the contents out of sight.
G.
Bicycle Parking. Bicycle parking shall be required in the MU district for any new building or facility, any addition to or enlargement of an existing use, or change to a use that requires bicycle parking as prescribed in Table 39.03.009-2, Off-Street Parking and Loading Schedule.
i.
ii.
Dimensions. Bicycle racks shall be a minimum of 15 inches in width and a minimum of 72 inches in length.
iv.
Support.
a.
Bicycle parking racks shall support the frame of the bicycle and at least one wheel. Racks shall allow the frame and one wheel to be locked to the rack. Racks shall be securely anchored. Racks shall accommodate a wide variety of sizes and types of bicycles.
b.
Bicycle parking racks shall support the bikes in a stable, upright position, without damage to wheels, frame, or other components.
c.
Installation. Bicycle parking racks shall be permanently mounted/installed within private property or in approved locations in the public right-of-way on solid surfaces. Racks placed adjacent to sidewalks shall not encroach upon required pedestrian accessways, accessible routes, or accessible passing space areas.
d.
Access.
I.
Access shall be provided to each required bicycle space. Aisles shall have a width of at least three feet to the front, rear, or side of the bicycle spaces.
II.
Racks shall be placed a minimum of 24 inches away from walls and other elements that may create an obstacle to accessing the bike parking spaces.
Figure 39.02.005.a-3 Bicycle Parking |
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H.
Bus shelters. Bus shelters shall only be allowed on designated bus routes in the Mixed-Use districts. Bus shelters shall include seating and provide for protection from the wind and sun. Bus shelters placed as part of a private redevelopment effort shall be reviewed by the Director of Planning and Citibus.
Figure 39.02.005.a-4 Examples of Appropriate Mixed-Use District Site Amenities |
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6.
Public and private landscape standards.
A.
Purpose. Lubbock has a semi-arid climate with a limited selection of native plant material that can thrive on the small amount of annual rainfall received. Therefore, it is in the best interest of the City to pursue landscaping enhancements that promote water conservation.
B.
Scope. The public landscape standards of this Subsection apply to all public rights-of-way in the Mixed-Use districts.
D.
General requirements.
i.
Amount.
a.
A minimum of 90 percent of the required front yard shall be landscaped and permanently maintained.
b.
The area between the property line and the street shall be landscaped and permanently maintained.
c.
The following are exceptions to the requirements in Subsections a. and b. above:
I.
Paved curb returns, driveways, and interior courtyards shall not be included in any required landscaping; a
II.
Buildings with zero front and side setback shall not be required to have any on-site landscaping except for parking area landscaping where parking is either required or voluntarily provided; and
ii.
Utilities. Coordination of any landscaping shall be done so as to not interfere with existing utilities or those utilities required with the project.
iii.
Hardscape materials. Required landscaping on the site may incorporate no more than 10 percent hard surface materials within the landscaping. Hard surface materials shall include stone and modular pavers. Landscaping shall not include the use of smooth, patterned, colored, or aggregate poured-in-place concrete or asphalt. Alternative materials will be reviewed and approved by the Director of Planning.
iv.
Irrigation.
a.
All plant material shall be irrigated. Permanent, automatic irrigation systems shall be installed and tested prior to the installation of any plant material. Irrigation systems shall utilize drip irrigation, subsurface irrigation, or other water-conserving methods or technologies where possible.
b.
Irrigation shall be maintained and paid for by the landowner.
c.
Irrigation systems are prohibited in the public right-of-way.
v.
Species Diversity. A balance of shrubs, ornamental grasses, and ground cover is required. Within each category of required landscaping (i.e., shrubs, groundcover, and ornamental grasses) a maximum of 50 percent of plantings shall be of any one genus and a maximum of 25 percent shall be of any one species. Climate-adapted plant species shall predominate for hardiness in urban conditions and to minimize maintenance.
vi.
Groupings. Shrubs, ornamental grasses, and ground covers of the same species shall be massed in groupings. Individual plants shall only be planted when the intent is to highlight the species due to its unique color or form. Plantings with similar watering patterns shall be grouped within the proper irrigation zones.
vii.
Color. The use of flowering or brightly colored foliage creates color and interest. Seasonal color is encouraged as an accent to permanent bed plantings.
viii.
Raised planters. The use of raised planters is highly encouraged to make plantings visible and easier to maintain where foot traffic is dense, or parkway width is limited. Planting beds shall be dressed with a minimum of one and one-half inches of "Jog Blend" limestone screenings mulch, or equivalent, or as pre-approved by the Director of Planning.
ix.
Natural turf. Natural, living turf shall only be used in low-density residential parkways, single-family yards, public parks, and open spaces exceeding 400 square feet.
x.
Visibility triangle. Landscaping shall comply with the visibility triangle standards in Section 39.02.023, Measurements, of this UDC.
7.
Street planting standards.
B.
General requirements. The following general street landscaping standards are recommended for all streets or adjacent properties undergoing improvements in the Downtown.
i.
Raised planters and planter pots should be used in the streetlandscaping plan downtown in order to open up the sidewalks.
ii.
Planter pots provide an opportunity to incorporate colorful plantings along a streetscape. They should be sized to provide a sufficient quality and quantity of soil for plant growth.
a.
Planters and pots should have minimum dimensions of 18 inches wide by 18 inches deep.
b.
Planters and pots should be made from formed concrete, with a minimum thickness of 3/8 inches. Planters made of other materials such as galvanized and polyester powder-coated steel may be approved by the Director of Planning.
c.
Planters and pots should be located a minimum of 18 inches from the sidewalk curb and within the Amenity Zone, as illustrated in Figure 39.02.005.a-2, Streetscape Zones. Planter pots may also be located near a building entry, but should maintain a minimum five-foot walkway on the sidewalk.
e.
Planters may incorporate seating. These should be designed with a minimum eight-inch rim with a height between 12 and 20 inches. Plants should be planted so their location does not interfere with the seat.
f.
Plant materials in the right-of-way should not exceed two feet in height.
8.
Parking standards.
A.
Purpose. The purpose of these parking standards is to create a balance between pedestrian-oriented development and necessary car storage, when provided.
B.
Parking access.
i.
All parking shall be accessed from rear alleys where they exist and/or from side streets if the lot is located on a corner, as depicted in Figure 39.02.005.a-4, Parking Access Configurations. If no rear alley or side street exists, then the applicant is encouraged to gain access across neighboring properties or through a shared driveway or through a recorded cross-access easement.
ii.
Where access to rear parking takes place directly from the primary street, driveways shall be located along the sides of the property lines, as depicted in Figure 39.02.005.a-4, Parking Access Configurations, and designed such that pedestrians crossing on sidewalks always have the right-of-way.
iii.
Vehicular entrances to parking lots, garages, and parking structures shall be no wider than 30 feet on the front street.
Figure 39.02.005.a-4 Parking Access Configurations | |
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C.
Parking buffering.
ii.
Where parking cannot be placed to the rear of the main building, the parking areas shall be screened in accordance with the requirements of Section 39.03.009, Parking Ratios and Design. The required screening shall be architecturally compatible with the primary structure. The area between the screening and property line shall be landscaped.
iii.
Parking structures on primary streets shall have a Liner building. See Section 39.03.005k, Liner, for further requirements.
9.
Lighting standards.
A.
Purpose. The purpose of these lighting standards is to provide adequate and quality lighting of the sidewalk and street area, which is essential to creating a safe and inviting streetscape, and to provide a unique identity for the area.
B.
General requirements. In addition to the requirements of Division 3.6, Outdoor Lighting, the following standards shall apply.
i.
The following two types of light poles may be installed in the public right-of-way:
iv.
All other corridors not mentioned above shall use the standard Lubbock Power & Light streetlight.
vi.
Streetlights shall be aligned with planter pots (generally between two and a half feet and four feet from the back of the curb). Placement of fictures [fixtures] shall be coordinated with the organization of sidewalks, landscaping, building entries, curb cuts, signage, etc. Pedestrian lighting shall be spaced evenly along the block in relationship to each other and to the street centerline. Across-the-street relationships shall also be considered, as well as spacing to provide illumination at alley intersections and mid-block.
vii.
Shopfront business owners may assist with lighting the sidewalk and to accent their business location by leaving display window and interior lighting on at night.
viii.
Lighting shall be designed in such a way as to prevent the direct view of the light source from neighboring residential areas.
ix.
Light poles may include armature that allows for the hanging of banners or other amenities (e.g., hanging flower baskets, artwork, etc.).
x.
Pedestrian-scaled light poles shall be used to illuminate walkways, building entries, and public plazas.
xi.
To increase safety, help geographic orientation, and highlight the identity of an area, the following street elements shall be lit:
C.
Pedestrian lighting required. Pedestrian lighting is required on primary streets and for any development encompassing a full block face or more and may be installed for smaller projects if approved in the landscape plan review.
D.
Pedestrian and vehicular lighting spacing.
i.
Vehicular lighting shall be placed at every intersection with additional lights the greater of at least one per mid-block or one per every 125 feet of continuous block length along each block face. Vehicular lighting at intersections shall include two lights per intersection on diagonally opposing corners. Preferably, all vehicular lights shall be on the southwest and northeast corners of intersections. Each block face shall include a minimum of two vehicular lights; one light at an intersection and one light near mid-block. Where obstructions at these locations exist, a plan review shall be coordinated with the City.
ii.
Pedestrian lighting shall be spaced every 60 feet on center along each side of a block. The dimension of 60 feet is derived from the historic block dimension of most Downtown blocks being 270 linear feet. One pedestrian light per every 60 feet allows for five pedestrian or vehicular lights per the historic 270 feet of each block face. Where vehicular lights are required, they may be substituted for a pedestrian light. Where blocks have been consolidated, this spacing shall be maintained as best possible to tie to the spacing throughout the Mixed-Use districts.
E.
Lighting specifications. Lighting fixtures shall be appropriately chosen for the district within which they are located, so that variety in character establishes identity and uniqueness, and consistency within each district creates a unifying scheme of illumination that is appropriate to the scale of the street and the level of nighttime activity. Lamp styles shall not be mixed along any one particular block of a street.
i.
Generally.
b.
In order to conserve energy and reduce long-term costs, energy-efficient lamps shall be used for all public realm lighting.
c.
All new vehicular and pedestrian lighting shall be LED to provide a white-colored light with color clarity.
ii.
Pre-approved lights.
a.
Pedestrian lights.
II.
1.
LED area luminaires in black; or
2.
Similar style as approved by the Director of Planning.
b.
Approved wall-mounted area light. Some circumstances may call for flush-mount pedestrian or area lighting on building facades. If private property owners wish to coordinate with the streetscape lighting, it shall be done with the Director of Planning. The power source for such light shall be provided from the building and not from streetscape lighting.
F.
Lighting plan. A lighting plan that complies with the requirements of this subsection and the current City of Lubbock Master Thoroughfare Plan shall be submitted to and approved by the Director of Planning on all projects where lighting is required or proposed in the right-of-way.
10.
Street standards.
A.
Street hierarchy. On each parcel that has multiple street frontages, the street hierarchy shall determine the highest priority (primary) street frontage, where the front Build-to Zone or setback shall apply. Along the lower priority frontages, the side street or rear (secondary) Build-to Zones or setbacks shall apply. The designated street hierarchy for Mixed-Use districts is as depicted in Figure 39.02.005.a-6, Street Hierarchy:
Figure 39.02.005.a-6 Street Hierarchy |
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B.
General standards. The design of new streets and modifications to existing streets shall adhere to the following requirements:
ii.
Cul-de-sacs and T-turnarounds are not permitted.
v.
Where possible, there shall be parking lanes which, in addition to on-street parking, may be used for "drop off" areas, valet stands, or bus stops.
vi.
On-street parking lanes shall not be closer than 20 feet to intersections measured from the intersecting property lines.
vii.
All new thoroughfares shall have sidewalks on both sides of the travel lanes unless otherwise specified.
viii.
All sidewalks shall have a minimum width of six feet and a continuous unobstructed width of no less than 60 inches. This area shall be unobstructed by utility poles, fire hydrants, benches, or any other temporary or permanent structures.
ix.
Free and clear public use of sidewalk area outside of the right-of-way shall be protected by a public access easement.
C.
Alleys. Where possible, alleys shall be used for access to parking and services at the rear of lots.
iii.
Alleys shall have a right-of-way width of 20 feet and a paved width of 10 feet.
iv.
Where an alley provides access to a block with both residential and nonresidential uses, the alley shall be built to the nonresidential standard.
D.
Encroachments. Awnings, balconies, roof eaves, signs, porches, stoops, outdoor dining, and ramps may encroach into Build-To Zones and/or setbacks with a Right-of-Way Use License and in accordance with the standards in Section 39.03.006, Mixed-Use Frontage Types.
b.
West Broadway (MU-1).
1.
Overview. The MU-1 West Broadway district encompasses the portion of the Broadway Corridor connecting Texas Tech University and downtown Lubbock. The district consists of primarily low-density residential buildings located on small to medium-sized lots mixed with large historic churches on larger lots. Greater flexibility is offered in setbacks and building placement to accommodate existing structures and to transition between surrounding, primarily residential neighborhoods and urban cores.
3.
Building placement.
Minimum Front Setback1 | 25' | B |
10' | C | |
Minimum Side Setback | 5' | D |
Minimum Rear Setback | 5'; 20' for garages | E |
30% | F | |
None | G | |
Block Standards | ||
Maximum Block Perimeter | 2,000 linear feet | — |
Minimum Lot Width2 | 50' | F |
Minimum Lot Depth | None | G |
Minimum Lot Area | None | — |
Maximum Lot Coverage | 100%; 50% for Residential Uses | — |
Notes: | |
1 | |
2 | Any new lot that exceeds 750 feet in length along the block face and whose depth fully extends from one street to another shall have a cross block passage or paseo. See Table 39.02.005.a-1, Public Open Space Standards, for paseo standards. This requirement shall apply to new development of the lot and shall not apply to building expansions, paved area expansions, or renovation of an existing building. |
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4.
Related provisions.
Title | Reference |
Article 39.02 | Zoning Districts and Land Uses |
- Division 2.4 | - Land Use Standards |
- Division 2.5 | - Measurements and Allowances |
Article 39.03 | Building and Site Design |
- Division 3.2 | - Building Types and Design |
- Division 3.3 | - Parking, Loading, Stacking, and Access |
- Division 3.4 | - Trees, Landscaping, and Buffering |
- Division 3.5 | - Signs |
- Division 3.6 | - Outdoor Lighting |
Article 39.04 | Subdivision Standards |
Article 39.05 | Environmental Management |
5.
Parking location.
Minimum Front Setback | 25' | H | |
Minimum Side Setback | 0' | I | |
5' | J | ||
K | |||
A. | For regulations concerning number of parking spaces, see Division 3.3, Parking, Loading, Stacking, and Access. | ||
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6.
Allowed encroachments.
Frontage Types | B, C | |
Other | Bay windows, chimneys, outdoor dining, pedestrian streetlights, planters |
Notes: | ||
A. | Bay windows and chimneys may extend up to two feet forward of the setback. Frontage types, outdoor dining, pedestrian streetlights, and planters may encroach forward of the setback, barring any additional restrictions by the public entity that has control over the public right-of-way. | |
B. | ||
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c.
Broadway (MU-2).
1.
Overview. The MU-2 Broadway district is the urban core of Lubbock. The tallest buildings in the City are located here, providing space for local and regional services, civic, institutional, retail, office, lodging, and some residential uses. Priority is placed on optimizing the physical characteristics of the built environment for walkability and a vibrant center, building upon the historic character of Lubbock's downtown. To maximize vibrancy and walkability, this district permits an intensity and mix of uses that are already in existence along Broadway. High density multi-story mixed-used buildings of small to large footprints are located close to the sidewalk with predominately Shopfront frontages, small or no side setbacks, and parking lots screened from public spaces.
2.
Building form.
Heights | ||
Maximum Building Height1 | None | A |
Building Height Stepback2 | 20' in depth, after 4th story or 40' | B |
Minimum Ground Floor Elevation (floor to floor) | 14' (commercial) 9' (residential) | C |
Minimum Ground Finish Floor (above sidewalk or finished grade) | 0' (commercial) 0' (residential) | D |
Notes: | ||
1 | ||
2 | The Building Height Stepback shall be measured from the primary facade to the exterior wall of the setback. | |
 |
3.
Building placement.
Minimum/Maximum Front Build-to-Zone | 0'/10' | E |
Minimum/Maximum Side Street Build-to-Zone | 0'/10' | F |
Minimum Side Setback | 0' | G |
Minimum Rear Setback1 | 0' | H |
90% | I | |
30% | J | |
Block Standards | ||
Maximum Block Perimeter | 2,000 linear feet | — |
Minimum Lot Width3 | 25' | I |
Minimum Lot Depth | 30' | J |
Minimum Lot Area | None | — |
Maximum Lot Coverage | 100% | — |
Notes: | ||
1 | ||
2 | Maximum distance between building entrances is 50'. | |
3 | Any new lot that exceeds 750 feet in length along the block face and whose depth fully extends from one street to another shall have a cross block passage or paseo. See Table 39.02.005.a-1, Public Open Space Standards, for paseo standards. This requirement shall apply to new development of the lot and shall not apply to building expansions, paved area expansions, or renovation of an existing building. | |
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4.
Related provisions.
Title | Reference |
Article 39.02 | Zoning Districts and Land Uses |
- Division 2.4 | - Land Use Standards |
- Division 2.5 | - Measurements and Allowances |
Article 39.03 | Building and Site Design |
- Division 3.2 | - Building Types and Design |
- Division 3.3 | - Parking, Loading, Stacking, and Access |
- Division 3.4 | - Trees, Landscaping, and Buffering |
- Division 3.5 | - Signs |
- Division 3.6 | - Outdoor Lighting |
Article 39.04 | Subdivision Standards |
Article 39.05 | Environmental Management |
5.
Parking location.
Minimum Front Setback | 30' | K |
30' | L | |
Minimum Side Setback | 0' | M |
5' | ||
0' | N | |
30' |
Notes: | ||
A. | For regulations concerning number of parking spaces, see Division 3.3, Parking, Loading, Stacking, and Access. | |
 |
6.
Allowed encroachments.
Frontage Types | O | |
Other | Pedestrian streetlights, projecting wall signs, outdoor dining, planters |
Notes: | |
A. | Frontage Types may encroach forward of the build-to zone and/or into the right-of-way, barring any additional restrictions by the public entity that has control over the public right-of-way. |
B. | |
 |
d.
General (MU-3).
 Example of corner store near single-family residences |
1.
Overview.
The MU-3 General district is intended to accommodate a diverse range of uses and building types in order to reinforce the pattern of historic residential development and to encourage revitalization and investment into commercial, industrial, and civic development. Greater flexibility is offered in setbacks and building placement to accommodate existing structures and to transition surrounding, primarily residential, neighborhoods
 Example of townhouses with stepped private yards |  Example of traditional mixed-use urban |
2.
Building form.
Heights | ||
Maximum Building Height1 | None | A |
Building Height Stepback2 | After 4th story or 40' | B |
Minimum Ground Floor Elevation (floor to floor) | 12' (commercial) 9' (residential) | C |
Minimum Ground Finish Floor (above sidewalk or finished grade) | 0' (commercial) 0' (commercial) 0' (residential) | D |
Notes: | ||
1 | ||
2 | The Building Height Stepback shall be a minimum of 20 feet in depth measuring from the primary facade to the exterior wall of the setback. | |
 |
3.
Building placement.
Minimum/Maximum Front Build-to Zone1 | 0'/10' | E |
Minimum/Maximum Side Street Build-to-Zone | 0'/10' | F |
Minimum Side Setback | 0' | G |
Minimum Rear Setback2 | 0' | H |
60% | I | |
30% | J | |
Block Standards | ||
Maximum Block Perimeter | 2,000 linear feet | — |
Minimum Lot Width3 | 25' | I |
Minimum Lot Depth | 30' | J |
Minimum Lot Area | None | — |
Maximum Lot Coverage | 100% | — |
Notes: | ||
1 | ||
2 | ||
3 | Any new lot that exceeds 750 feet in length along the block face and whose depth fully extends from one street to another shall have a cross block passage or paseo. See Table 39.02.005.a-1, Public Open Space Standards, for paseo standards. This requirement shall apply to new development of the lot and shall not apply to building expansions, paved area expansions, or renovation of an existing building. | |
 |
4.
Related provisions.
Title | Reference |
Article 39.02 | Zoning Districts and Land Uses |
- Division 2.4 | - Land Use Standards |
- Division 2.5 | - Measurements and Allowances |
Article 39.03 | Building and Site Design |
- Division 3.2 | - Building Types and Design |
- Division 3.3 | - Parking, Loading, Stacking, and Access |
- Division 3.4 | - Trees, Landscaping, and Buffering |
- Division 3.5 | - Signs |
- Division 3.6 | - Outdoor Lighting |
Article 39.04 | Subdivision Standards |
Article 39.05 | Environmental Management |
5.
Parking location.
Minimum Front Setback | 30' | K |
30' | L | |
Minimum Side Setback | 0' | M |
5' | ||
0' | N | |
30' |
Notes: | ||
A. | For regulations concerning number of parking spaces, see Division 3.3, Parking, Loading, Stacking, and Access. | |
|
6.
Allowed encroachments.
Frontage Types | ||
Other | Pedestrian streetlights, projecting wall signs, outdoor dining, planters | O |
Notes: | ||
A. | Frontage Types may encroach forward of the build-to zone and/or into the right-of-way, barring any additional restrictions by the public entity that has control over the public right-of-way. | |
B. | ||
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e.
(Reserved)
f.
Civic Center (MU-5).
 Example of local large civic complex-Lubbock Memorial Civic Center |
1.
Overview.
The MU-5 Civic Center district is the civic center for Lubbock, situated north of the urban core along Broadway Street. This district is dedicated to serving a public function and to preserving and enhancing the public well-being. This area may contain passive or active civic and institutional uses dedicated to arts, culture, education (including public and private schools and colleges), recreation, government, transit, and municipal parking. It is difficult to determine beforehand the multiplicity of potential uses that may occupy these civic spaces over time. Therefore, greater design flexibility shall be given to these sites. This zone supports large scale developments such as performing arts and civic complexes. The design and construction of civic buildings shall reflect the importance of these buildings within the community and with their function as landmarks in mind. Civic buildings may include but are not limited to, municipal buildings, religious facilities, libraries, schools, recreation facilities, and places of assembly.
3.
Building placement4.
Minimum Setback1 | 0' | B |
0' | C | |
Minimum Side Setback | 0' | D |
Minimum Rear Setback2 | 0' | E |
40% | F | |
30% | G | |
Block Standards | ||
Maximum Block Perimeter | None | — |
Minimum Lot Width3 | None | F |
Minimum Lot Depth | None | G |
Minimum Lot Area | None | — |
Maximum Lot Coverage | 100% | — |
Notes: | ||
1 | ||
2 | ||
3 | Any new lot that exceeds 750 feet in length along the block face and whose depth fully extends from one street to another shall have a cross-block passage or paseo. See Table 39.02.005.a-1, Public Open Space Standards, for paseo standards. This requirement shall apply to new development of the lot and shall not apply to building expansions, paved area expansions, or renovation of an existing building. | |
4 | Civic Buildings shall be sited in locations of particular geometric importance, such as anchoring a major Civic Open Space or terminating a street vista. Flexibility in building placement allows Civic Buildings to be distinguished from surrounding residential and commercial buildings and to be prominent landmarks in the community. | |
 | ||
4.
Related provisions.
Title | Reference |
Article 39.02 | Zoning Districts and Land Uses |
- Division 2.4 | - Land Use Standards |
- Division 2.5 | - Measurements and Allowances |
Article 39.03 | Building and Site Design |
- Division 3.2 | - Building Types and Design |
- Division 3.3 | - Parking, Loading, Stacking, and Access |
- Division 3.4 | - Trees, Landscaping and Buffering |
- Division 3.5 | - Signs |
- Division 3.6 | - Outdoor Lighting |
Article 39.04 | Subdivision Standards |
Article 39.05 | Environmental Management |
5.
Parking location.
6.
Allowed encroachments.
Frontage Types | ||
Other | Pedestrian streetlights, projecting wall signs, outdoor dining, planters | L |
Notes: | ||
A. | Frontage Types may encroach forward of the build-to zone and/or into the right-of-way, barring any additional restrictions by the public entity that has control over the public right-of-way. | |
B. | ||
 | ||
g.
[Reserved]
(Ordinance 2023-O0054 adopted 5/9/2023; Ordinance 2023-O0132 adopted 10/10/2023)
§ 39.02.006 Base public and nonresidential districts.
a.
Neighborhood Commercial (NC).
1.
Purpose. The purpose of this zoning district is to provide for small-scale retail and moderate density residential uses located away from major intersections (nodes), with building and site design standards that are compatible and have adjacent residential uses. Figure 39.02.006.a-1, NC Examples, provides a visual example of this district.
Figure 39.02.006.a-1 NC Examples | |
 Street View |  Development Pattern |
2.
Land uses. Table 39.02.006.a-1, NC Permitted Uses, shows the uses and use categories permitted in the NC district. Uses not listed in this table are prohibited unless the Director of Planning interprets a use as functionally the same, as described in Section 39.02.017, New and Unlisted Uses. In case of a conflict between Table 39.02.006.a-1 and Table 39.02.016-1, Permitted Uses by District, the latter shall control.
Table 39.02.006.a-1 NC Permitted Uses | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Use Legend: P = Permitted | L = Limited | S = Specific | |||
Use Category | Land Use | Use Permission | Use-Specific Standards |
Residential Uses (including Agriculture) | |||
Agricultural | |||
L | |||
Residential | |||
L | |||
L | |||
Residential Accessory Uses | P | — | |
Automobile | |||
L | |||
Civic and Institutional | |||
P | |||
L | |||
L | |||
L | |||
Educational Services (Excluding Transportation-Related Instruction) | L | ||
P | — | ||
L | |||
P | — | ||
L | |||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
Commercial | |||
P | — | ||
S | |||
L | |||
L | |||
L | |||
L | |||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
Self-Storage, Mini-Warehouse | L | ||
S | |||
L | |||
L | |||
Entertainment and Recreation | |||
Entertainment and Recreation Uses | Alcoholic Beverages, Off-Site Consumption (Package Store) | P | — |
Alcoholic Beverages, On-Site Consumption (Nightclub or Bar) | S | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
Transportation, Utility, and Communication | |||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
L | |||
Industrial and Manufacturing | |||
S | Article 8.07, City Code | ||
Nonresidential Accessory Uses | |||
Nonresidential Accessory Uses | L | ||
L | |||
L | |||
L | |||
L | |||
L | |||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
3.
Lot density and dimensions. All developments in the NC district shall be in accordance with Table 39.02.006.a-2, NC Lot Intensity and Dimensions. Maximum building heights and minimum setbacks are for principal structures. For multi-lot developments with common parking areas or party-wall styled construction, minimum lot width shall be 20 feet and minimum lot area shall be 1,000 square feet.
Table 39.02.006.a-2 NC Lot Intensity and Dimensions | |
|---|---|
Standards | |
Minimum Lot Area (square feet) | 6,000 |
Minimum Lot Width (feet) | 60 |
Maximum Building Height (feet) | 35 |
25/10 | |
Minimum Side Setback (feet) (Adjacent to residential use/adjacent to nonresidential use or mixed-use) | 15/0 |
10 | |
Minimum Rear Setback (feet) (Adjacent to residential use/adjacent to nonresidential use or mixed-use) | 20/10 |
Minimum Landscape Surface Ratio (% of site) | 10 |
4.
Off-street parking. Except as otherwise provided in this UDC, the number of spaces in a required parking facility shall comply with the requirements in Table 39.02.006.a-3, NC Off-Street Parking and Loading Schedule. Associated minimum off-street parking spaces apply to all subdivision types. See Division 3.3, Parking, Loading, Stacking, and Access, for more detailed provisions. In case of a conflict between Table 39.02.006.a-3 and Table 39.03.009-2, Off-Street Parking and Loading Schedule, the latter shall control.
Table 39.02.006.a-3 NC Off-Street Parking and Loading Schedule | ||
|---|---|---|
DU = Dwelling Unit | sq. ft. = square feet | GFA = Gross Floor Area | TLA = Total Land Area | — = no minimum ♦ = Off Street Loading Required in accordance with Table 39.03.010-1, Required Off-Street Loading Facilities | ||
Use Category | Number of Required Parking Spaces | Required Loading |
— | — | |
Residential Uses | ||
1 space (in addition to spaces required for residential use) | — | |
0.75 per DU | — | |
Automobile Service Uses | ||
— | — | |
1 per 200 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
— | — | |
♦ | ||
Educational Services (Excluding Transportation-Related Instruction), Except for School | 1 per 400 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ |
School | For Elementary & Junior High Schools: 1 per classroom + 1 per 4 seats in any auditorium, or gymnasium For High Schools: 1 per classroom + 1 per 4 students based on maximum occupancy | ♦ |
Governmental Service (Police, Fire, Emergency Medical Services) | Fire Station: 4 per emergency vehicle bay + 1 space per 100 sq. ft. of public meeting area All other Government Service: 1 per 800 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ |
1 per 2 beds | ♦ | |
1 per 300 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 500 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 300 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
Place of Public Assembly, Indoor, Except for Religious Institution | 1 per 200 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ |
Religious Institution | 1 per 4 seats in the main auditorium, chapel, or sanctuary | ♦ |
1 per 600 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 175 sq. ft. of the retail, tasting, or eating area, and 1 per 2,000 sq. ft. of the manufacturing or storage area | ♦ | |
♦ | ||
1 space per 200 sq. ft. retail Floor Area, excluding fueling positions | ♦ | |
1 per 500 sq. ft. GFA for 3,500 sq. ft. or less; 1 per 300 sq. ft. from 3,501 up to 35,000 sq. ft. + 1 per 600 sq. ft. GFA above 35,000 sq. ft. | ♦ | |
1 per 400 sq. ft. GFA up to 35,000 sq. ft. + 1 per 600 sq. ft. GFA above 35,000 sq. ft. | ♦ | |
1 per 300 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 300 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 400 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 100 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
♦ | ||
Self-Storage, Mini-Warehouse | 1 per 300 sq. ft. GFA of office or retail + 1 per 100 rental units or 8, whichever is greater | — |
1 per 300 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 300 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 500 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
Entertainment Recreation Uses | ||
Alcoholic Beverages, Off-Site Consumption (Package Store) | 1 per 300 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ |
Alcoholic Beverages, On-Site Consumption (Nightclub or Bar) | 1 per 100 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ |
30 spaces + 1 additional space per each 1,000 sq. ft. TLA over 5 acres | ♦ | |
1 per 400 sq. ft. GFA | — | |
1 per 500 sq. ft. | — | |
— | — | |
— | — | |
— | — | |
Nonresidential Accessory Uses | ||
— | — | |
— | — | |
— | — | |
— | — | |
1 per 1,000 sq. ft. | — | |
1 per 2,000 sq. ft. | — | |
— | — | |
5.
Landscaping and bufferyard requirements. Table 39.02.006.a-4, NC Required Landscaping Types Summary, provides general planting requirements in the NC district. For more details and specific standards, refer to Division 3.4, Trees, Landscaping, Screening, and Buffering. In case of a conflict between Table 39.02.006.a-4 and the provisions of Division 3.4, Trees, Landscaping, and Buffering, the latter shall control.
Table 39.02.006.a-4 NC Required Landscaping Types Summary | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
♦ = Required landscaping type | — = Landscape type not required | |||||
Development Landscaping | |||||
Zoning Districts and Land Uses | Street Yard Trees | Foundation Plantings | Parking Lot Landscaping | Site Landscaping | Bufferyards |
Residential, Nonresidential, and Mixed Uses | — | ♦ | ♦ | ♦ | ♦ |
6.
Signs. Table 39.02.006.a-5, NC Permitted Sign Types, denotes sign types permitted in the NC district. For more details and specific standards, refer to Division 3.5, Signs. Signs not listed in this table are prohibited in this zoning district. In case of a conflict between Table 39.02.006.a-5 and the provisions of Division 3.5, Signs, the latter shall control.
b.
Office (OF)
1.
Purpose. The purpose of this zoning district is to provide for development of centers for professional employment. The district can be used as a transition between more intense uses and residential uses with site and building compatibility required with adjacent residential uses. Figure 39.02.006.b-1, OF Examples, provides a visual example of this district.
Figure 39.02.006.b-1 OF Examples | |
 Street View |  Development Pattern |
2.
Land uses. Table 39.02.006.b-1, OF Permitted Uses, shows the uses and use categories permitted in the OF district. Uses not listed in this table are prohibited unless the Director of Planning interprets a use as functionally the same, as described in Section 39.02.017, New and Unlisted Uses. In case of a conflict between Table 39.02.006.b-1 and Table 39.02.016-1, Permitted Uses by District, the latter shall control.
Table 39.02.006.b-1 OF Permitted Uses | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Use Legend: P = Permitted | L = Limited | S = Specific | |||
Use Category | Land Use | Use Permission | Use-Specific Standards |
Residential Uses (including Agriculture) | |||
Residential | |||
L | |||
Residential Accessory Uses | P | — | |
Automobile | |||
L | |||
P | — | ||
Civic and Institutional | |||
P | |||
L | |||
Educational Services (Excluding Transportation-Related Instruction) | L | ||
P | — | ||
L | |||
P | — | ||
Commercial | |||
P | — | ||
L | |||
P | — | ||
Industrial and Manufacturing | |||
L | |||
S | Article 8.07, City Code | ||
Entertainment and Recreation | |||
Entertainment and Recreation Uses | P | — | |
Transportation, Utility, and Communication | |||
L | |||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
L | |||
Nonresidential Accessory Uses | |||
Nonresidential Accessory Uses | L | ||
L | |||
L | |||
S | |||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
3.
Lot density and dimensions. All developments in the OF district shall be in accordance with Table 39.02.006.b-2, OF Lot Intensity and Dimensions. Maximum building heights and minimum setbacks are for principal structures. For multi-lot developments with common parking areas or party-wall styled construction, minimum lot width shall be 20 feet and minimum lot area shall be 1,000 square feet.
4.
Off-street parking. Except as otherwise provided in this UDC, the number of spaces in a required parking facility shall comply with the requirements in Table 39.02.006.b-3, OF Off-Street Parking and Loading Schedule. Associated minimum off-street parking spaces apply to all subdivision types. See Division 3.3, Parking, Loading, Stacking, and Access, for more detailed provisions. In case of a conflict between Table 39.02.006.b-3 and Table 39.03.009-2, Off-Street Parking and Loading Schedule, the latter shall control.
Table 39.02.006.b-3 OF Off-Street Parking and Loading Schedule | ||
|---|---|---|
DU = Dwelling Unit | sq. ft. = square feet | GFA = Gross Floor Area | TLA = Total Land Area | — = no minimum ♦ = Off-Street Loading Required in accordance with Table 39.03.010-1, Required Off-Street Loading Facilities | ||
Use Category | Number of Required Parking Spaces | Required Loading |
Residential Uses | ||
0.75 per DU | — | |
— | — | |
— | — | |
— | — | |
♦ | ||
Educational Services (Excluding Transportation-Related Instruction), Except for School | 1 per 400 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ |
School | For Elementary & Junior High Schools: 1 per classroom + 1 per 4 seats in any auditorium, or gymnasium For High Schools: 1 per classroom + 1 per 4 students based on maximum occupancy | ♦ |
Governmental Service (Police, Fire, Emergency Medical Services) | Fire Station: 4 per emergency vehicle bay + 1 space per 100 sq. ft. of public meeting area All other Government Service: 1 per 800 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ |
1 per 500 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 300 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 600 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 175 sq. ft. of the retail, tasting, or eating area, and 1 per 2,000 sq. ft. of the manufacturing or storage area | ♦ | |
1 per 300 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 1,000 sq. ft. GFA | — | |
Entertainment and Recreation Uses | ||
1 per 400 sq. ft. GFA | — | |
1 per 500 sq. ft. | — | |
— | — | |
— | — | |
— | — | |
Nonresidential Accessory Uses | ||
— | — | |
— | — | |
— | — | |
— | — | |
— | — | |
5.
Landscaping and bufferyard requirements. Table 39.02.006.b-4, OF Required Landscaping Types Summary, provides general planting requirements in the OF district. For more details and specific standards, refer to Division 3.4, Trees, Landscaping, and Buffering. In case of a conflict between Table 39.02.006.b-4 and the provisions of Division 3.4, Trees, Landscaping, and Buffering, the latter shall control.
Table 39.02.006.b-4 OF Required Landscaping Types Summary | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
♦ = Required landscaping type | — = Landscape type not required | |||||
Development Landscaping | |||||
Zoning Districts and Land Uses | Street Yard Trees | Foundation Plantings | Parking Lot Landscaping | Site Landscaping | Bufferyards |
Residential, Nonresidential, and Mixed Uses | — | ♦ | ♦ | ♦ | ♦ |
6.
Signs. Table 39.02.006.b-5, OF Permitted Sign Types, denotes sign types permitted in the OF district. For more details and specific standards, refer to Division 3.5, Signs. Signs not listed in this table are prohibited in this zoning district. In case of a conflict between Table 39.02.006.b-5 and the provisions of Division 3.5, Signs, the latter shall control.
c.
Auto-Urban Commercial (AC).
1.
Purpose. The purpose of this zoning district is to provide for a broad range of single-use and multi-tenant centers that vary in scale, and that provide for retail, service, and office uses typically with on-site surface parking. The district may be located along major thoroughfares or at nodes with increased intensity. Figure 39.02.006.c-1, AC Examples, provides a visual example of this district.
Figure 39.02.006.c-1 AC Examples | |
 Street View |  Development Pattern |
2.
Land uses. Table 39.02.006.c-1, AC Permitted Uses, shows the uses and use categories permitted in the AC district. Uses not listed in this table are prohibited unless the Director of Planning interprets a use as functionally the same, as described in Section 39.02.017, New and Unlisted Uses. In case of a conflict between Table 39.02.006.c-1 and Table 39.02.016-1, Permitted Uses by District, the latter shall control.
Table 39.02.006.c-1 AC Permitted Uses | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Use Legend: P = Permitted | L = Limited | S = Specific | |||
Use Category | Land Use | Use Permission | Use-Specific Standards |
Residential Uses (including Agriculture) | |||
Agricultural | |||
P | — | ||
Residential | |||
L | |||
L | |||
Residential Accessory Uses | P | — | |
Automobile | |||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
L | |||
P | — | ||
Civic and Institutional | |||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
Educational Services (Excluding Transportation-Related Instruction) | P | — | |
Educational Services (Transportation-Related Instruction) | L | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
Commercial | |||
P | — | ||
S | |||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
L | |||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
Self-Storage, Mini-Warehouse | L | ||
S | |||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
Industrial and Manufacturing | |||
L | |||
S | Article 8.07, City Code | ||
Entertainment and Recreation | |||
Entertainment and Recreation Uses | Alcoholic Beverages, Off-Site Consumption (Package Store) | P | — |
Alcoholic Beverages, On-Site Consumption (Nightclub or Bar) | L | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
Transportation, Utility, and Communication | |||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
L | |||
Nonresidential Accessory Uses | |||
Nonresidential Accessory Uses | P | — | |
L | |||
L | |||
S | |||
L | |||
L | |||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
3.
Lot density and dimensions. All developments in the AC district shall be in accordance with Table 39.02.006.c-2, AC Lot Intensity and Dimensions. Maximum building heights and minimum setbacks are for principal structures.
4.
Off-street parking. Except as otherwise provided in this UDC, the number of spaces in a required parking facility shall comply with the requirements in Table 39.02.006.c-3, AC Off-Street Parking and Loading Schedule. Associated minimum off-street parking spaces apply to all subdivision types. See Division 3.3, Parking, Loading, Stacking, and Access, for more detailed provisions. In case of a conflict between Table 39.02.006.c-3 and Table 39.03.009-2, Off-Street Parking and Loading Schedule, the latter shall control.
Table 39.02.006.c-3 AC Off-Street Parking and Loading Schedule | ||
|---|---|---|
DU = Dwelling Unit | sq. ft. = square feet | GFA = Gross Floor Area | TLA = Total Land Area | — = no minimum ♦ = Off-Street Loading Required in accordance with Table 39.03.010-1, Required Off-Street Loading Facilities | ||
Use Category | Number of Required Parking Spaces | Required Loading |
1 per 500 sq. ft. GFA | — | |
Residential Uses | ||
1 space (in addition to spaces required for residential use) | — | |
0.75 per DU | — | |
1 per 500 sq. ft. GFA | — | |
— | — | |
— | — | |
1 per 500 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 500 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 500 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 500 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 200 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
— | ♦ | |
♦ | ||
1 per 200 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
Educational Services (Excluding Transportation-Related Instruction), Except for School | 1 per 400 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ |
Educational Services (including Transportation-Related Instruction), Except for School | 1 per 500 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ |
School | For Elementary & Junior High Schools: 1 per classroom + 1 per 4 seats in any auditorium, or gymnasium For High Schools: 1 per classroom + 1 per 4 students based on maximum occupancy | ♦ |
Governmental Service (Police, Fire, Emergency Medical Services) | Fire Station: 4 per emergency vehicle bay + 1 space per 100 sq. ft. of public meeting area All other Government Service: 1 per 800 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ |
1 per 2 beds | ♦ | |
1 per 300 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 500 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 300 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
Place of Public Assembly, Indoor, Except for Religious Institution | 1 per 200 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ |
Religious Institution | 1 per 4 seats in the main auditorium, chapel, or sanctuary | ♦ |
1 per 600 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 175 sq. ft. of the retail, tasting, or eating area, and 1 per 2,000 sq. ft. of the manufacturing or storage area | ♦ | |
♦ | ||
1 space per 200 sq. ft. retail Floor Area, excluding fueling positions | ♦ | |
♦ | ||
♦ | ||
1 per 500 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per guest room + the required spaces for public assembly space | ♦ | |
1 per 500 sq. ft. GFA of sales office | ♦ | |
1 per 300 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 300 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 300 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 400 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 100 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
♦ | ||
Self-Storage, Mini-Warehouse | 1 per 300 sq. ft. GFA of office or retail + 1 per 100 rental units or 8, whichever is greater | — |
1 per 300 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 300 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 500 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
Industrial and Manufacturing | ||
1 per 1,000 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
Entertainment and Recreation Uses | ||
Alcoholic Beverages, Off-Site Consumption (Package Store) | 1 per 300 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ |
Alcoholic Beverages, On-Site Consumption (Nightclub or Bar) | 1 per 100 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ |
1 per 250 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
30 spaces + 1 additional space per each 1,000 sq. ft. TLA over 5 acres | ♦ | |
1 per 400 sq. ft. GFA | — | |
1 per 500 sq. ft. | — | |
— | — | |
— | — | |
— | — | |
Nonresidential Accessory Uses | ||
— | — | |
— | — | |
— | — | |
— | — | |
1 per 1,000 sq. ft. | — | |
1 per 2,000 sq. ft. | — | |
— | — | |
5.
Landscaping and bufferyard requirements. Table 39.02.006.c-4, AC Required Landscaping Types Summary, provides general planting requirements in the AC district. For more details and specific standards, refer to Division 3.4, Trees, Landscaping, and Buffering. In case of a conflict between Table 39.02.006.c-4 and the provisions of Division 3.4, Trees, Landscaping, and Buffering, the latter shall control.
Table 39.02.006.c-4 AC Required Landscaping Types Summary | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
♦ = Required landscaping type | — = Landscape type not required | |||||
Development Landscaping | |||||
Zoning Districts and Land Uses | Street Yard Trees | Foundation Plantings | Parking Lot Landscaping | Site Landscaping | Bufferyards |
Residential, Nonresidential, and Mixed Uses | — | ♦ | ♦ | ♦ | ♦ |
6.
Signs. Table 39.02.006.c-5, AC Permitted Sign Types, denotes sign types permitted in the AC district. For more details and specific standards, refer to Division 3.5, Signs. Signs not listed in this table are prohibited in this zoning district. In case of a conflict between Table 39.02.006.c-5 and the provisions of Division 3.5, Signs, the latter shall control.
d.
Heavy Commercial (HC).
1.
Purpose. The purpose of this zoning district is to provide for development of heavy vehicle repair, wholesale trade, and warehousing and freight movement uses that typically are characterized by outside storage of materials or merchandise. The district should be located away from residential areas or, if unavoidable, should be heavily buffered. Figure 39.02.006.d-1, HC Examples, provides a visual example of this district.
Figure 39.02.006.d-1 HC Examples | |
 Street View |  Development Pattern |
2.
Land uses. Table 39.02.006.d-1, HC Permitted Uses, shows the uses and use categories permitted in the HC district. Uses not listed in this table are prohibited unless the Director of Planning interprets a use as functionally the same, as described in Section 39.02.017, New and Unlisted Uses. In case of a conflict between Table 39.02.006.d-1 and Table 39.02.016-1, Permitted Uses by District, the latter shall control.
Table 39.02.006.d-1 HC Permitted Uses | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Use Legend: P = Permitted | L = Limited | S = Specific | |||
Use Category | Land Use | Use Permission | Use-Specific Standards |
Residential Uses (including Agriculture) | |||
Agricultural | |||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
Residential | |||
L | |||
P | — | ||
Residential Accessory Uses | P | — | |
Automobile | |||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
Civic and Institutional | |||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
Educational Services (Excluding Transportation-Related Instruction) | P | — | |
Educational Services (Transportation-Related Instruction) | P | — | |
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
Commercial | |||
P | — | ||
L | |||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
L | |||
P | |||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
L | |||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
Self-Storage, Mini-Warehouse | L | ||
S | |||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
Manufacturing, Light (Includes Product Assembly and Processing) | L | ||
L | |||
P | — | ||
S | Article 8.07, City Code | ||
L | |||
Entertainment and Recreation | |||
Entertainment and Recreation Uses | Alcoholic Beverages, Off-Site Consumption (Package Store) | P | |
Alcoholic Beverages, On-Site Consumption (Nightclub or Bar) | L | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
S | |||
P | — | ||
Transportation, Utility, and Communication | |||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
L | |||
Nonresidential Accessory Uses | |||
Nonresidential Accessory Uses | P | — | |
L | |||
P | — | ||
S | |||
L | |||
L | |||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
3.
Lot density and dimensions. All developments in the HC district shall be in accordance with Table 39.02.006.d-2, HC Lot Intensity and Dimensions. Maximum building heights and minimum setbacks are for principal structures.
Table 39.02.006.d-2 HC Lot Intensity and Dimensions | |
|---|---|
Standards | |
Minimum Lot Area (square feet) | 10,000 |
Minimum Lot Width (feet) | 100 |
Minimum Front Setback (feet) | 40 |
Minimum Side Setback (feet) (Adjacent to Residential Use/Adjacent to Nonresidential Use or Mixed-Use) | 30/0 |
10 | |
Minimum Rear Setback (feet) (Adjacent to Residential Use/Adjacent to Nonresidential Use or Mixed-Use) | 50/0 |
Minimum Landscape Surface Ratio (% of site) | 10 |
4.
Off-street parking. Except as otherwise provided in this UDC, the number of spaces in a required parking facility shall comply with the requirements in Table 39.02.006.d-3, HC Off-Street Parking and Loading Schedule. Associated minimum off-street parking spaces apply to all subdivision types. See Division 3.3, Parking, Loading, Stacking, and Access, for more detailed provisions. In case of a conflict between Table 39.02.006.d-3 and Table 39.03.009-2, Off-Street Parking and Loading Schedule, the latter shall control.
Table 39.02.006.d-3 HC Off-Street Parking and Loading Schedule | ||
|---|---|---|
DU = Dwelling Unit | sq. ft. = square feet | GFA = Gross Floor Area | TLA = Total Land Area | — = no minimum ♦ = Off-Street Loading Required in accordance with Table 39.03.010-1, Required Off-Street Loading Facilities | ||
Use Category | Number of Required Parking Spaces | Required Loading |
1 per 500 sq. ft. GFA | — | |
1 per 500 sq. ft. GFA | — | |
Residential Uses | ||
1 space (in addition to spaces required for residential use) | — | |
0.75 per DU | — | |
1 per 500 sq. ft. GFA | — | |
— | — | |
— | — | |
1 per 500 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 500 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 500 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 500 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 space per 200 sq. ft. retail floor area, excluding fueling positions | ♦ | |
1 per 200 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
— | — | |
♦ | ||
1 per 200 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 1,000 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
Educational Services (Excluding Transportation-Related Instruction), Except for School | 1 per 400 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ |
Educational Services (Including Transportation-Related Instruction), Except for School | 1 per 500 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ |
School | For Elementary & Junior High Schools: 1 per classroom + 1 per 4 seats in any auditorium, or gymnasium For High Schools: 1 per classroom + 1 per 4 students based on maximum occupancy | ♦ |
Governmental Service (Police, Fire, Emergency Medical Services) | Fire Station: 4 per emergency vehicle bay + 1 space per 100 sq. ft. of public meeting area All other Government Service: 1 per 800 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ |
1 per 2 beds | ♦ | |
1 per 300 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 500 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 300 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
Place of Public Assembly, Indoor, Except for Religious Institution | 1 per 200 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ |
Religious Institution | 1 per 4 seats in the main auditorium, chapel, or sanctuary | ♦ |
1 per 600 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 175 sq. ft. of the retail, tasting, or eating area, and 1 per 2,000 sq. ft. of the manufacturing or storage area | ♦ | |
♦ | ||
1 space per 200 sq. ft. retail Floor Area, excluding fueling positions | ♦ | |
♦ | ||
1 per 1,000 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
♦ | ||
1 per guest room + the required spaces for public assembly space | ♦ | |
1 per 500 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 500 sq. ft. GFA of sales office | ♦ | |
1 per 300 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 300 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 300 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 4 recreational vehicles or camping spaces | — | |
1 per 400 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 100 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
♦ | ||
Self-Storage, Mini-Warehouse | 1 per 300 sq. ft. GFA of office or retail + 1 per 100 rental units or 8, whichever is greater | — |
♦ | ||
1 per 300 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 1,000 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 500 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 1,000 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 1,000 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 1,000 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
Manufacturing, Light (Includes Product Assembly and Processing) | 1 per 1,000 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ |
1 per 1,000 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 1,000 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 4,000 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
Entertainment and Recreation Uses | ||
Alcoholic Beverages, Off-Site Consumption (Package Store) | 1 per 300 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ |
Alcoholic Beverages, On-Site Consumption (Nightclub or Bar) | 1 per 100 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ |
1 per 250 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
30 spaces + 1 additional space per each 1,000 sq. ft. TLA over 5 acres | ♦ | |
4 spaces + 1 additional space per shooting lane | — | |
1 per 400 sq. ft. GFA | — | |
1 per 500 sq. ft. | — | |
— | — | |
— | — | |
— | — | |
Nonresidential Accessory Uses | ||
— | — | |
— | — | |
— | — | |
— | — | |
1 per 1,000 sq. ft. | — | |
1 per 2,000 sq. ft. | — | |
— | — | |
5.
Landscaping and bufferyard requirements. Table 39.02.006.d-4, HC Required Landscaping Types Summary, provides general planting requirements in the HC district. For more details and specific standards, refer to Division 3.4, Trees, Landscaping, and Buffering. In case of a conflict between Table 39.02.006.d-4 and the provisions of Division 3.4, Trees, Landscaping, and Buffering, the latter shall control.
Table 39.02.006.d-4 HC Required Landscaping Types Summary | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
♦ = Required landscaping type | — = Landscape type not required | |||||
Development Landscaping | |||||
Zoning Districts and Land Uses | Street Yard Trees | Foundation Plantings | Parking Lot Landscaping | Site Landscaping | Bufferyards |
Residential, Nonresidential, and Mixed Uses | — | ♦ | ♦ | ♦ | ♦ |
6.
Signs. Table 39.02.006.d-5, HC Permitted Sign Types, denotes sign types permitted in the HC district. For more details and specific standards, refer to Division 3.5, Signs. Signs not listed in this table are prohibited in this zoning district. In case of a conflict between Table 39.02.006.d-5 and the provisions of Division 3.5, Signs, the latter shall control.
e.
Industrial Park (IP).
1.
Purpose. The purpose of this zoning district is to provide for low-impact manufacturing, wholesaling, warehousing, and distribution activities that occur within enclosed buildings, typically within industrial park settings. Figure 39.02.006.e-1, IP Examples, provides a visual example of this district.
Figure 39.02.006.e-1 IP Examples | |
 Street View |  Development Pattern |
2.
Land uses. Table 39.02.006.e-1, IP Permitted Uses, shows the uses and use categories permitted in the IP district. Uses not listed in this table are prohibited unless the Director of Planning interprets a use as functionally the same, as described in Section 39.02.017, New and Unlisted Uses. In case of a conflict between Table 39.02.006.e-1 and Table 39.02.016-1, Permitted Uses by District, the latter shall control.
Table 39.02.006.e-1 IP Permitted Uses | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Use Legend: P = Permitted | L = Limited | S = Specific | |||
Use Category | Land Use | Use Permission | Use-Specific Standards |
Agricultural | |||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
Residential Accessory Uses | P | — | |
Automobile | |||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
Civic and Institutional | |||
P | — | ||
Educational Services (Excluding Transportation-Related Instruction) | L | ||
Educational Services (Transportation-Related Instruction) | P | — | |
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
Commercial | |||
P | — | ||
L | |||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
Self-Storage, Mini-Warehouse | L | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
Industrial and Manufacturing | |||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
Manufacturing, Light (Includes Product Assembly and Processing) | L | ||
L | |||
L | |||
P | — | ||
S | Article 8.07, City Code | ||
P | — | ||
Entertainment and Recreation | |||
Entertainment and Recreation Uses | Alcoholic Beverages, Off-Site Consumption (Package Store) | P | — |
Alcoholic Beverages, On-Site Consumption (Nightclub or Bar) | P | — | |
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
S | |||
P | — | ||
Transportation, Utility, and Communication | |||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
S | — | ||
P | — | ||
Water and Sewage Treatment | P | — | |
P | — | ||
L | |||
Nonresidential Accessory Uses | |||
Nonresidential Accessory Uses | P | — | |
L | |||
P | — | ||
S | |||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
3.
Lot density and dimensions. All developments in the IP district shall be in accordance with Table 39.02.006.e-2, IP Lot Intensity and Dimensions. Maximum building heights and minimum setbacks are for principal structures.
Table 39.02.006.e-2 IP Lot Intensity and Dimensions | |
|---|---|
Standards | |
Minimum Lot Area (square feet) | 20,000 |
Minimum Lot Width (feet) | 200 |
Minimum Front Setback (feet) | 50 |
Minimum Side Setback (feet) (Adjacent to Residential Use/Adjacent to Nonresidential Use or Mixed-Use) | 100/50 |
20 | |
Minimum Rear Setback (feet) (Adjacent to Residential Use/Adjacent to Nonresidential Use or Mixed-Use) | 100/50 |
Minimum Landscape Surface Ratio (% of site) | 15 |
4.
Off-street parking. Except as otherwise provided in this UDC, the number of spaces in a required parking facility shall comply with the requirements in Table 39.02.006.e-3, IP Off-Street Parking and Loading Schedule. Associated minimum off-street parking spaces apply to all subdivision types. See Division 3.3, Parking, Loading, Stacking, and Access, for more detailed provisions. In case of a conflict between Table 39.02.006.e-3 and Table 39.03.009-2, Off-Street Parking and Loading Schedule, the latter shall control.
Table 39.02.006.e-3 IP Off-Street Parking and Loading Schedule | ||
|---|---|---|
DU = Dwelling Unit | sq. ft. = square feet | GFA = Gross Floor Area | TLA = Total Land Area | — = no minimum ♦ = Off-Street Loading Required in accordance with Table 39.03.010-1, Required Off-Street Loading Facilities | ||
Use Category | Number of Required Parking Spaces | Required Loading |
Agricultural | ||
1 per 500 sq. ft. GFA | — | |
1 per 1,000 sq. ft. GFA | — | |
1 per 500 sq. ft. GFA | — | |
— | — | |
— | — | |
1 per 500 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 500 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 500 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 500 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 space per 200 sq. ft. retail Floor Area, excluding fueling positions | ♦ | |
— | — | |
— | — | |
1 per 1,000 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
Educational Services (Excluding Transportation-Related Instruction), Except for School | 1 per 400 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ |
Educational Services (Including Transportation-Related Instruction), Except for School | 1 per 500 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ |
School | For Elementary & Junior High Schools: 1 per classroom + 1 per 4 seats in any auditorium, or gymnasium For High Schools: 1 per classroom + 1 per 4 students based on maximum occupancy | ♦ |
Governmental Service (Police, Fire, Emergency Medical Services) | Fire Station: 4 per emergency vehicle bay + 1 space per 100 sq. ft. of public meeting area All other Government Service: 1 per 800 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ |
1 per 2 beds | ♦ | |
1 per 500 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 600 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 175 sq. ft. of the retail, tasting, or eating area, and 1 per 2,000 sq. ft. of the manufacturing or storage area | ♦ | |
♦ | ||
1 per 1,000 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per guest room + the required spaces for public assembly space | ♦ | |
1 per 500 sq. ft. GFA of sales office | ♦ | |
1 per 300 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 300 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
Self-Storage, Mini-Warehouse | 1 per 300 sq. ft. GFA of office or retail + 1 per 100 rental units or 8, whichever is greater | — |
1 per 300 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 1,000 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 500 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 1,000 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 1,000 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 1,000 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
Manufacturing, Light (Includes Product Assembly and Processing) | 1 per 1,000 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ |
1 per 1,000 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 1,000 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 1,000 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 4,000 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
Entertainment and Recreation Uses | ||
Alcoholic Beverages, Off-Site Consumption (Package Store) | 1 per 300 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ |
Alcoholic Beverages, On-Site Consumption (Nightclub or Bar) | 1 per 100 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ |
1 per 250 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
30 spaces + 1 additional space per each 1,000 sq. ft. TLA over 5 acres | ♦ | |
4 spaces + 1 additional space per shooting lane | — | |
1 per 400 sq. ft. GFA | — | |
— | ||
1 per 500 sq. ft. | — | |
— | ||
— | — | |
Water and Sewage Treatment | 1 per 1,000 sq. ft. | — |
— | — | |
— | — | |
Nonresidential Accessory Uses | ||
— | — | |
— | — | |
— | — | |
— | — | |
— | — | |
5.
Landscaping and bufferyard requirements. Table 39.02.006.e-4, IP Required Landscaping Types Summary, provides general planting requirements in the IP district. For more details and specific standards, refer to Division 3.4, Trees, Landscaping, and Buffering. In case of a conflict between Table 39.02.006.e-4 and the provisions of Division 3.4, Trees, Landscaping, and Buffering, the latter shall control.
Table 39.02.006.e-4 IP Required Landscaping Types Summary | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
♦ = Required landscaping type | — = Landscape type not required | |||||
Development Landscaping | |||||
Zoning Districts and Land Uses | Street Yard Trees | Foundation Plantings | Parking Lot Landscaping | Site Landscaping | Bufferyards |
Residential, Nonresidential, and Mixed Uses | — | ♦ | ♦ | ♦ | ♦ |
6.
Signs. Table 39.02.006.e-5, IP Permitted Sign Types, denotes sign types permitted in the IP district. For more details and specific standards, refer to Division 3.5, Signs. Signs not listed in this table are prohibited in this zoning district. In case of a conflict between Table 39.02.006.e-5 and the provisions of Division 3.5, Signs, the latter shall control.
f.
Light Industrial (LI).
1.
Purpose. The purpose of this zoning district is to provide for industrial uses (non-retail) that are less intensive than what can be accommodated into General Industrial and that may include office, warehousing, distribution, and light assembly of parts, materials, and equipment, with operations conducted primarily indoors without the creation of smoke, gas, odor, dust, soot, or other noxious elements. Figure 39.02.006.f-1, LI Examples, provides a visual example of this district.
Figure 39.02.006.f-1 LI Examples | |
 Street View |  Development Pattern |
2.
Land uses. Table 39.02.006.f-1, LI Permitted Uses, shows the uses and use categories permitted in the LI district. Uses not listed in this table are prohibited unless the Director of Planning interprets a use as functionally the same, as described in Section 39.02.017, New and Unlisted Uses. In case of a conflict between Table 39.02.006.f-1 and Table 39.02.016-1, Permitted Uses by District, the latter shall control.
Table 39.02.006.f-1 LI Permitted Uses | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Use Legend: P = Permitted | L = Limited | S = Specific | |||
Use Category | Land Use | Use Permission | Use-Specific Standards |
Residential Uses (including Agriculture) | |||
Agricultural | |||
P | — | ||
L | |||
P | — | ||
Residential | |||
Residential Accessory Uses | P | ||
Automobile | |||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
Civic and Institutional | |||
P | — | ||
S | |||
Educational Services (Excluding Transportation-Related Instruction) | L | ||
Educational Services (Transportation-Related Instruction) | P | — | |
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
Commercial | |||
P | — | ||
L | |||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
L | |||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
Self-Storage, Mini-Warehouse | P | — | |
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
Industrial and Manufacturing | |||
P | — | ||
S | |||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
Manufacturing, Light (Includes Product Assembly and Processing) | L | ||
L | |||
P | — | ||
S | Article 8.07, City Code | ||
P | — | ||
Entertainment and Recreation | |||
Entertainment and Recreation Uses | Alcoholic Beverages, Off-Site Consumption (Package Store) | P | — |
Alcoholic Beverages, On-Site Consumption (Nightclub or Bar) | P | — | |
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
S | |||
Transportation, Utility, and Communication | |||
P | — | ||
S | — | ||
P | — | ||
Water and Sewage Treatment | P | — | |
P | — | ||
L | |||
Nonresidential Accessory Uses | |||
Nonresidential Accessory Uses | P | — | |
S | |||
L | |||
S | |||
L | |||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
3.
Lot density and dimensions. All developments in the LI district shall be in accordance with Table 39.02.006.f-2, LI Lot Intensity and Dimensions. Maximum building heights and minimum setbacks are for principal structures.
Table 39.02.006.f-2 LI Lot Intensity and Dimensions | |
|---|---|
Standards | |
Minimum Lot Area (square feet) | 20,000 |
Minimum Lot Width (feet) | 140 |
Minimum Front Setback (feet) | 40 |
Minimum Side Setback (feet) (Adjacent to Residential Use/Adjacent to Nonresidential Use or Mixed-Use) | 100/20 |
40 | |
Minimum Rear Setback (feet) (Adjacent to Residential Use/Adjacent to Nonresidential Use or Mixed-Use) | 100/20 |
Minimum Landscape Surface Ratio (% of site) | 10 |
4.
Off-street parking. Except as otherwise provided in this UDC, the number of spaces in a required parking facility shall comply with the requirements in Table 39.02.006.f-3, LI Off-Street Parking and Loading Schedule. Associated minimum off-street parking spaces apply to all subdivision types. See Division 3.3, Parking, Loading, Stacking, and Access, for more detailed provisions. In case of a conflict between Table 39.02.006.f-3 and Table 39.03.009-2, Off- Street Parking and Loading Schedule, the latter shall control.
Table 39.02.006.f-3 LI Off-Street Parking and Loading Schedule | ||
|---|---|---|
DU = Dwelling Unit | sq. ft. = square feet | GFA = Gross Floor Area | TLA = Total Land Area | — = no minimum ♦ = Off-Street Loading Required in accordance with Table 39.03.010-1, Required Off-Street Loading Facilities | ||
Use Category | Number of Required Parking Spaces | Required Loading |
Residential Uses (Including Agriculture) | ||
Agricultural | ||
— | — | |
1 per 500 sq. ft. GFA | — | |
1 per 1,000 sq. ft. GFA | — | |
Residential | ||
1 space (in addition to spaces required for residential use) | — | |
Automobile Service Uses | ||
1 per 500 sq. ft. GFA | — | |
— | ||
— | — | |
1 per 500 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 500 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 500 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 500 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 space per 200 sq. ft. retail Floor Area, excluding fueling positions | ♦ | |
— | — | |
— | — | |
1 per 1,000 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
Educational Services (Excluding Transportation-Related Instruction), Except for School | 1 per 400 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ |
Educational Services (including Transportation-Related Instruction), Except for School | 1 per 500 sq. ft. GFA | — |
School | For Elementary & Junior High Schools: 1 per classroom + 1 per 4 seats in any auditorium, or gymnasium For High Schools: 1 per classroom + 1 per 4 students based on maximum occupancy | ♦ |
Governmental Service (Police, Fire, Emergency Medical Services) | Fire Station: 4 per emergency vehicle bay + 1 space per 100 sq. ft. of public meeting area All other Government Service: 1 per 800 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ |
1 per 2 beds | ♦ | |
1 per 300 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 500 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 300 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
Place of Public Assembly, Indoor, Except for Religious Institution | 1 per 200 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ |
Religious Institution | 1 per 4 seats in the main auditorium, chapel, or sanctuary | ♦ |
1 per 600 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 175 sq. ft. of the retail, tasting, or eating area, and 1 per 2,000 sq. ft. of the manufacturing or storage area | ♦ | |
♦ | ||
1 space per 200 sq. ft. retail Floor Area, excluding fueling positions | ♦ | |
♦ | ||
1 per 1,000 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
♦ | ||
1 per guest room + the required spaces for public assembly space | ♦ | |
1 per 500 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 500 sq. ft. GFA of sales office | ♦ | |
1 per 300 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 300 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 300 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 4 recreational vehicles or camping spaces | ♦ | |
1 per 400 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 100 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
♦ | ||
Self-Storage, Mini-Warehouse | 1 per 300 sq. ft. GFA of office or retail + 1 per 100 rental units or 8, whichever is greater | — |
1 per 300 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 1,000 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 500 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 1,000 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 1,000 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 1,000 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 1,000 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
Manufacturing, Light (Includes Product Assembly and Processing) | 1 per 1,000 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ |
1 per 1,000 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 1,000 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 4,000 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
Entertainment and Recreation Uses | ||
Alcoholic Beverages, Off-Site Consumption (Package Store) | 1 per 300 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ |
Alcoholic Beverages, On-Site Consumption (Nightclub or Bar) | 1 per 100 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ |
1 per 250 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
30 spaces + 1 additional spaces per each 1,000 sq. ft. TLA over 5 acres | ♦ | |
4 spaces + 1 additional space per shooting lane | — | |
1 per 500 sq. ft. | — | |
— | ||
— | — | |
Water and Sewage Treatment | 1 per 1,000 sq. ft. | — |
— | — | |
— | — | |
Nonresidential Accessory Uses | ||
— | — | |
— | — | |
— | — | |
— | — | |
— | — | |
— | — | |
— | — | |
5.
Landscaping and bufferyard requirements. Table 39.02.006.f-4, LI Required Landscaping Types Summary, provides general planting requirements in the LI district. For more details and specific standards, refer to Division 3.4, Trees, Landscaping, and Buffering. In case of a conflict between Table 39.02.006.f-4 and the provisions of Division 3.4, Trees, Landscaping, and Buffering, the latter shall control.
Table 39.02.006.f-4 LI Required Landscaping Types Summary | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
♦ = Required landscaping type | — = Landscape type not required | |||||
Development Landscaping | |||||
Zoning Districts and Land Uses | Street Yard Trees | Foundation Plantings | Parking Lot Landscaping | Site Landscaping | Bufferyards |
Residential, Nonresidential, and Mixed Uses | — | — | ♦ | ♦ | ♦ |
6.
Signs. Table 39.02.006.f-5, LI Permitted Sign Types, denotes sign types permitted in the LI district. For more details and specific standards, refer to Division 3.5, Signs. Signs not listed in this table are prohibited in this zoning district. In case of a conflict between Table 39.02.006.f-5 and the provisions of Division 3.5, Signs, the latter shall control.
g.
General Industrial (GI).
1.
Purpose. The purpose of this zoning district is to provide for more intensive industrial uses (non-retail) that are ideally located away from residential areas and that may include manufacturing of raw materials, fabrication, assembly, and warehousing with both indoor and outdoor storage, and may have heavy truck and/or rail traffic. Figure 39.02.006.g-1, GI Examples, provides a visual example of this district.
Figure 39.02.006.g-1 GI Examples | |
 Street View |  Development Pattern |
2.
Land uses. Table 39.02.006.g-1, GI Permitted Uses, shows the uses and use categories permitted in the GI district. Uses not listed in this table are prohibited unless the Director of Planning interprets a use as functionally the same, as described in Section 39.02.017, New and Unlisted Uses. In case of a conflict between Table 39.02.006.g-1 and Table 39.02.016-1, Permitted Uses by District, the latter shall control.
Table 39.02.006.g-1 GI Permitted Uses | |||
|---|---|---|---|
P = Permitted | L = Limited | S = Specific | "—" Prohibited | |||
Use Category | Land Use | Use Permission | Use-Specific Standards |
Agricultural | |||
P | — | ||
L | |||
P | — | ||
Residential Accessory Uses | P | — | |
Automobile | |||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
Civic and Institutional | |||
P | — | ||
S | |||
Educational Services (Excluding Transportation-Related Instruction) | L | ||
Educational Services (Transportation-Related Instruction Only) | L | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
Commercial | |||
L | |||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
Self-Storage, Mini-Warehouse | P | — | |
S | |||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
Entertainment and Recreation | |||
Entertainment and Recreation Uses | Alcoholic Beverages, Off-Site Consumption (Package Store) | P | — |
Alcoholic Beverages, On-Site Consumption (Nightclub or Bar) | P | — | |
S | |||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
S | |||
Industrial and Manufacturing | |||
P | — | ||
S | |||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
S | |||
Manufacturing, Heavy (Includes Handling of Explosive and/or Foul Materials) | L | ||
Manufacturing, Light (Includes Product Assembly and Processing) | L | ||
L | |||
P | — | ||
S | Article 8.07, City Code | ||
S | |||
S | |||
P | — | ||
Transportation, Utility, and Communication | |||
P | — | ||
S | |||
P | — | ||
S | — | ||
P | — | ||
Water and Sewage Treatment | P | — | |
P | — | ||
L | |||
Nonresidential Accessory Uses | |||
Nonresidential Accessory Uses | P | — | |
S | |||
P | — | ||
S | |||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
P | — | ||
3.
Lot density and dimensions. All developments in the GI district shall be in accordance with Table 39.02.006.g-2, GI Lot Intensity and Dimensions. Maximum building heights and minimum setbacks are for principal structures.
Table 39.02.006.g-2 GI Lot Intensity and Dimensions | |
|---|---|
Standards | |
Minimum Lot Area (acres) | 3 |
Minimum Lot Width (feet) | 200 |
Maximum Building Height (feet) | 140 |
Minimum Front Setback (feet) | 50 |
Minimum Side Setback (feet) | 150/50 |
50 | |
Minimum Rear Setback (feet) (Adjacent to Residential Use/Adjacent to Nonresidential Use or Mixed-Use) | 150/50 |
Minimum Landscape Surface Ratio (% of site) | 10 |
4.
Off-street parking. Except as otherwise provided in this UDC, the number of spaces in a required parking facility shall comply with the requirements in Table 39.02.006.g-3, GI Off-Street Parking and Loading Schedule. See Division 3.3, Parking, Loading, Stacking, and Access, for more detailed provisions. In case of a conflict between Table 39.02.006.g-3 and Table 39.03.009-2, Off-Street Parking and Loading Schedule, the latter shall control.
Table 39.02.006.g-3 GI Off-Street Parking and Loading Schedule | ||
|---|---|---|
DU = Dwelling Unit | sq. ft. = square feet | GFA = Gross Floor Area | TLA = Total Land Area | — = no minimum ♦ = Off-Street Loading Required in accordance with Table 39.03.010-1, Required Off-Street Loading Facilities | ||
Use Category | Number of Required Parking Spaces | Required Loading |
Agricultural | ||
1 per 500 sq. ft. GFA | — | |
1 per 500 sq. ft. GFA | — | |
1 per 1,000 sq. ft. GFA | — | |
1 per 500 sq. ft. GFA | — | |
— | — | |
— | — | |
1 per 500 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 500 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 500 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 500 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 space per 200 sq. ft. retail Floor Area, excluding fueling positions | ♦ | |
— | — | |
— | — | |
1 per 1,000 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 200 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
Educational Services (Excluding Transportation-Related Instruction), Except for School | 1 per 400 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ |
Educational Services (Transportation-Related Instruction Only), Except for School | 1 per 500 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ |
School | For Elementary & Junior High Schools: 1 per classroom + 1 per 4 seats in any auditorium, or gymnasium For High Schools: 1 per classroom + 1 per 4 students based on maximum occupancy | ♦ |
Governmental Service (Police, Fire, Emergency Medical Services) | Fire Station: 4 per emergency vehicle bay + 1 space per 100 sq. ft. of public meeting area All other Government Service: 1 per 800 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ |
1 per 500 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 175 sq. ft. of the retail, tasting, or eating area, and 1 per 2,000 sq. ft. of the manufacturing or storage area | ♦ | |
♦ | ||
1 space per 200 sq. ft. retail Floor Area, excluding fueling positions | ♦ | |
1 per 1,000 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per guest room + the required spaces for public assembly space | ♦ | |
1 per 500 sq. ft. GFA of sales office | ♦ | |
1 per 300 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 300 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
Self-Storage, Mini-Warehouse | 1 per 300 sq. ft. GFA of office or retail + 1 per 100 rental units or 8, whichever is greater | — |
1 per 500 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 300 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 1,000 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 500 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
Entertainment and Recreational Uses | ||
Alcoholic Beverages, Off-Site Consumption (Package Store) | 1 per 300 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ |
Alcoholic Beverages, On-Site Consumption (Nightclub or Bar) | 1 per 100 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ |
1 per 4 persons based on maximum occupancy | — | |
1 per 250 sq. ft. | ♦ | |
30 spaces + 1 additional space per each 1,000 sq. ft. TLA over 5 acres | ♦ | |
4 spaces + 1 additional space per shooting lane | — | |
1 per 1,000 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 1,000 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 1,000 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 1,000 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 1,000 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
Manufacturing, Heavy (Includes Handling of Explosive and/or Foul Materials) | 1 per 4,000 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ |
Manufacturing, Light (Includes Product Assembly and Processing) | 1 per 1,000 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ |
1 per 1,000 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 1,000 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
♦ | ||
♦ | ||
1 per 1,000 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
1 per 4,000 sq. ft. GFA | ♦ | |
— | ||
— | ||
1 per 500 sq. ft. | — | |
— | ||
— | — | |
Water and Sewage Treatment | 1 per 1,000 sq. ft. | — |
— | — | |
— | — | |
Nonresidential Accessory Uses | ||
— | — | |
— | — | |
— | — | |
— | — | |
1 per 2,000 sq. ft. | — | |
— | — | |
5.
Landscaping and bufferyard requirements. Table 39.02.006.g-4, GI Required Landscaping Types Summary, provides general planting requirements in the GI district. For more details and specific standards, refer to Division 3.4, Trees, Landscaping, and Buffering. In case of a conflict between Table 39.02.006.g-4 and the provisions of Division 3.4, Trees, Landscaping, and Buffering, the latter shall control.
Table 39.02.006.g-4 GI Required Landscaping Types Summary | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
♦ = Required landscaping type | — = Landscape type not required | |||||
Development Landscaping | |||||
Zoning Districts and Land Uses | Street Yard Trees | Foundation Plantings | Parking Lot Landscaping | Site Landscaping | Bufferyards |
— | — | ♦ | ♦ | ♦ | |
6.
Signs. Table 39.02.006.g-5, GI Permitted Sign Types, denotes sign types permitted in the GI district. For more details and specific standards, refer to Division 3.5, Signs. Signs not listed in this table are prohibited in this zoning district. In case of a conflict between Table 39.02.006.g-5 and the provisions of Division 3.5, Signs, the latter shall control.
(Ordinance 2023-O0054 adopted 5/9/2023; Ordinance 2023-O0132 adopted 10/10/2023; Ordinance 2024-O0110 adopted 8/27/2024)
§ 39.02.009 Historic Preservation Overlay (HPO).
a.
Purpose.
In addition to the purpose of this district established in Section 39.02.003, Zoning District Establishment, the purposes of the Historic Preservation Overlay (HPO) district are to:
1.
History. Protect, enhance, and perpetuate historic landmarks and areas that represent or reflect distinctive and important elements of the City's and State's architecture, landscape architecture, archeology, culture, social, economic, ethnic, and political history, and to develop appropriate settings for such places;
2.
Heritage. Safeguard the City's historic and cultural heritage, as embodied and reflected in such historic landmarks by appropriate regulations;
3.
Property values. Stabilize and improve property values in such locations;
4.
Civic pride. Foster civic pride in the beauty and accomplishments of the past;
5.
Tourism. Protect and enhance the City's attractions to tourists and visitors and provide incidental support and stimulus to business and industry;
6.
Economy. Strengthen the economy of the City;
7.
Utilization of districts. Promote the use of historic landmarks and historic preservation districts for the culture, prosperity, education, and general welfare of the citizens and visitors to the City;
8.
Education. Provide educational opportunities to increase public appreciation of the City's unique heritage.
b.
Applicability.
The regulations of this Section apply to historic landmarks and all properties or structures wholly or partially contained within an HPO district.
c.
Zoning designation.
The HPO district is applied to property in conjunction with a base zoning district.
d.
Certificates of appropriateness required.
1.
Required. Approval in accordance with Section 39.07.035, Certificate of Appropriateness, is required to alter, change, restore, remove, reconstruct, or demolish any exterior architectural feature of a contributing building in an HPO district or that is designated as a historic landmark, or to construct a new building in the HPO.
2.
Exemption. Ordinary repair or maintenance that does not involve changes in architectural and historical value, style, or general design are exempt from requiring a Certificate of Appropriateness, as determined by the Director of Planning.
e.
General standards.
1.
Generally. The following standards shall apply, as applicable, to work requiring a Certificate of Appropriateness in an HPO district or for a historic landmark.
2.
Drive-in and drive-through uses. Drive-in and drive-through facilities are prohibited after the effective date of this UDC.
3.
Reuse. Every reasonable effort shall be made to provide a compatible use for a property that requires minimal alteration of the contributing building, structure, or site and its environment, or to use a property for its originally intended purpose.
4.
Original character. The distinguishing original architectural features or character of a contributing building, structure, or site and its environment shall be maintained. The removal or alteration of any historic material or distinctive architectural feature shall be avoided to the maximum extent feasible.
5.
Anachronisms. All contributing buildings, structures, and sites shall be recognized as products of their own time. Alterations that have no historic basis or that seek to create an earlier appearance shall be discouraged.
6.
Style and craftsmanship. The retention of distinctive stylistic features or examples of skilled craftsmanship that characterize a contributing building, structure, or site shall be encouraged.
7.
Repair and replacement. Generally, deteriorated architectural features shall be repaired rather than replaced to the maximum extent practicable. In the event replacement is necessary, the new material should match the material being replaced in composition, design, color, texture, and other visual qualities. Repair or replacement of missing architectural features shall be based on accurate duplications of features, substantiated by historic physical or pictorial evidence rather than on conjectural designs or the availability of different architectural elements from other contributing buildings or structures. See Subsection f., Exterior Rehabilitation Standards, below.
8.
Cleaning. The surface cleaning of structures shall be undertaken with the gentlest effective means possible. Sandblasting and other cleaning methods that will damage the historic building material shall not be undertaken without approval from the Urban Design and Historic Preservation Commission.
9.
Archeological resources. Every reasonable effort shall be made to protect and preserve archeological resources affected by or adjacent to any project.
10.
Contemporary design. Contemporary design for alterations and additions to existing properties shall not be discouraged when such alterations and additions do not destroy significant historic, architectural, or cultural material and when such design is compatible with the size, scale, color, and material character of the property, neighborhood, or environment. Wherever possible, new additions or alterations to a structure shall be done in such a manner that if such additions or alterations were to be removed in the future, the essential form and integrity of the structure would be unimpaired.
f.
Exterior rehabilitation standards.
In addition to the requirements of the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation in 36 CFR 67.7, the Urban Design and Historic Preservation Commission shall consider these standards when taking action on a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior rehabilitation of a contributing building within an HPO district.
1.
Foundations.
A.
Doors and windows. The size and shape of the original door and window openings in the foundation shall be maintained.
B.
Materials. Any repair or new construction shall match, to the maximum extent practicable, the original materials in size, color, texture, composition, and joint profile.
C.
Paint. Masonry or concrete foundations shall not be painted or covered with cement plaster or stucco.
2.
Masonry.
A.
Color. Any repair, restoration, or new construction shall match, to the maximum extent practicable, the color of the original masonry and mortar.
B.
Paint. Historic masonry shall not be painted.
C.
Removal. Masonry features that are essential to the historic character of a contributing building and are structurally sound shall not be removed or significantly changed.
3.
Architectural metals. Architectural metal features that are in a condition that may be restored shall be retained and preserved, to the maximum extent practicable.
4.
Doorways and windows.
5.
Storefronts.
A.
Materials. Non-historic materials (e.g., siding) shall not be used to cover or conceal the original historic materials.
B.
Design. Storefronts shall be rehabilitated using a palette of kickplates, piers, columns, pilasters, and/or trim to frame display windows.
C.
Transparency. Facades at street level shall have large window openings that comprise a minimum of 50 percent of the first floor wall area if not contrary to the original design of the contributing building.
D.
Doors and entries. Doors and entryways shall be designed as an integral part of the storefront system.
6.
B.
Visibility. Signs shall not obscure any architectural features on historic contributing buildings.
C.
Billboards prohibited. There shall be no billboards.
7.
8.
Fire exits. Fire exits shall not be installed on a front contributing building facade, unless there is no technically feasible alternative for compliance with building and fire codes.
g.
Additions standards.
The Urban Design and Historic Preservation Commission shall consider the standards of this Section when taking action on a Certificate of Appropriateness for additions to a contributing building within an HPO district.
1.
Contributing building additions. Additions shall:
A.
Compatibility. Be wholly compatible with, yet distinguishable from, the contributing building in terms of the building materials, color(s), and the mass and proportion of windows and doors.
B.
Location. Only be located on the side or rear elevations, and shall be set back from the front facade of the contributing building to maintain the original wall plane.
C.
Scale. Be subordinate to the contributing principal building relative to its size and scale. Locate an addition that is taller than the historic structure to the rear of the contributing building.
D.
Mass and form. Utilize a simple form that does not draw attention away from the contributing building.
E.
Connector. Incorporate a connector, where feasible, to separate an addition from the contributing building.
F.
Foundation and floor height. Match the foundation and floor height of the contributing building.
H.
Roof form. Design the roof pitch of the addition to be similar to that of the contributing building.
I.
Building material. Utilize a building material and finish that is similar, but visually subordinate, to those of the original contributing building. Refer to Table 39.02.009-1 and Table 39.02.009-2 for more information.
J.
Accessibility additions. Incorporate an accessibility solution that does not permanently alter the original features of the contributing building.
i.
Locate the accessibility solution on the side or rear facade of the contributing building.
ii.
Install the accessibility solution to avoid disturbing character-defining features.
iii.
Consider a solution that can be reversed, if needed.
h.
New construction standards.
The Urban Design and Historic Preservation Committee shall consider the standards of this Section when taking action on a Certificate of Appropriateness for new construction within an HPO district.
2.
Mass and scale.
A.
Building height. Buildings shall not exceed 115 percent or be less than 85 percent of the average height of the buildings on the two nearest developed lots or buildings on either side of the subject lot or building. A greater variation requires approval by the Urban Design and Historic Preservation Commission.
C.
Front wall width. The front wall of the new building shall be a similar width to that of the adjacent contributing buildings to the HPO. Where the adjacent buildings are not contributing structures, the width shall be similar to that of contributing buildings in the context of the block.
3.
4.
Architectural features.
B.
Window ratio. The placement of windows shall be designed to reflect the solid to void ratio on contributing historic structures in the HPO.
5.
Colors. Colors shall be reviewed for their historic context for which the following may be considered:
6.
Permitted materials.
A.
Primary materials established. Table 39.02.009-1, Primary Materials, establishes permitted primary materials for primary facades and ancillary exterior walls.
Table 39.02.009-1 Primary Materials | |
|---|---|
Material | Image |
Brick, including thin brick |  |
Glass |  |
Ceramic or other tile |  |
Stucco with a weather barrier layer and wall drainage system |  |
Terra cotta |  |
Natural stone or cultured stone that simulates natural stone, limestone, granite, or marble |  |
Embossed or pre-finished architectural metal panel (26+ gauge), which has an appearance of masonry, stucco, or any other appearance that is approved by the Director of Planning |  |
B.
Secondary materials established. Table 39.02.009-2, Secondary Materials, establishes permitted secondary materials for primary facades and ancillary exterior walls.
Table 39.02.009-2 Secondary Materials | |
|---|---|
Material | Image |
Architectural masonry units including split face, weathered face, sandblasted face and ground face blocks |  |
Stainless steel or chrome |  |
Smooth-faced, finished concrete masonry units |  |
C.
Minimum primary materials. A minimum of 80 percent of the primary facade and 60 percent of the ancillary exterior walls shall be finished with primary materials.
D.
Minimum secondary materials. The remaining percentages of the primary and ancillary exterior walls may be finished with secondary materials.
E.
Prohibited materials. The following exterior walls, siding, and cladding are prohibited:
7.
Roof shape.
A.
Original roof forms, profiles, and cornices shall be maintained to the maximum extent practicable.
B.
When a principal building has a roof surface with a rise of less than two inches to a run of 12 inches, and the principal use of the building is not categorized as Industrial and Manufacturing in Table 39.02.016-1, Permitted Uses by District, a parapet shall be constructed along each facade abutting a public street, and the design or height of the parapet shall include at least one change in setback or height of at least two feet along each 100 linear feet of a facade or part of a facade.
C.
Single-slope shed roofs, and mansard, vaulted, and exotic roofs such as onion domes are inappropriate, since they are styles not common to the architecture of downtown Lubbock.
(Ordinance 2023-O0054 adopted 5/9/2023)
§ 39.02.010 Neighborhood Infill Overlay (NIO).
a.
Applicability.
The regulations of this Section apply to all properties or structures wholly or partially contained within a Neighborhood Infill Overlay (NIO) district.
c.
Permitted uses.
In addition to the uses listed in Table 39.02.016-1, Permitted Uses by District, permitted in the base zoning district upon which the NIO overlay district is applied, the following uses shall be allowed by right within the NIO district:
1.
Residential uses. All residential uses permitted in the SF-2 or MDR base zoning districts, except manufactured home parks.
d.
Lot density and dimensions.
1.
Single-family detached. Lot density and dimensional requirements for single-family detached dwellings shall comply with the standards for conventional development in Section 39.02.004c, Low Density Single-Family (SF-2), except that the minimum lot area shall be 4,000 square feet and maximum density shall be 9.0 dwelling units per acre.
2.
Duplex. Lot density and dimensional requirements for duplexes shall comply with Section 39.02.004d, Medium Density Residential (MDR), except that the minimum lot area shall be 1,400 square feet per unit, the minimum common open space shall be five percent, and maximum density shall be 20.0 dwelling units per acre.
3.
All other residential and mixed-use. Lot density and dimensional requirements for multiplexes, townhouses, live-work, and mixed-use shall comply with Section 39.02.004e, High Density Residential (HDR), except that the minimum lot area shall be 700 square feet per unit, and the minimum common open space shall be 10 percent.
4.
Nonresidential. For nonresidential developments, refer to Section 39.02.006a, Neighborhood Commercial (NC).
e.
Contextual standards.
The requirements and allowances of Section 39.02.024d, Residential Infill Compatibility, shall apply.
g.
Parking.
The development may take advantage of the parking credits and reductions in Section 39.03.009, Parking Ratios and Design. Bicycle parking shall be provided in numbers required by Table 39.03.009-2, Off-Street Parking and Loading Schedule, and shall comply with the standards described in Section 39.02.005a.5.G, Bicycle Parking.
h.
(Ordinance 2023-O0054 adopted 5/9/2023)
§ 39.02.011 Community Infill Overlay (CIO).
a.
Applicability.
The regulations of this Section apply to all properties or structures wholly or partially contained within a Community Infill Overlay (CIO) district.
c.
Permitted uses.
In addition to the uses listed in Table 39.02.016-1, Permitted Uses by District, for each base zoning district within which the CIO overlay district is applied, the following uses shall be allowed by right:
1.
Residential uses. All residential uses permitted in the HDR, NC, OF, or AC base zoning districts, except single-family detached dwelling, duplex, or manufactured home park.
2.
A.
In the NC, OF, and AC base zoning districts, all permitted nonresidential uses in Table 39.02.016-1, Permitted Uses by District, are permitted.
B.
In the HDR base zoning district, in addition to the permitted nonresidential uses in Table 39.02.016-1, Permitted Uses by District, the following uses are permitted by right:
d.
Lot density, intensity, and dimensions.
1.
Residential and mixed-use. Lot density and dimensional requirements for multiplexes, townhouses, live-work, and mixed-use shall comply with Section 39.02.004e, High Density Residential (HDR), except that the minimum lot area shall be 700 square feet per unit, and the minimum common open space shall be 10 percent.
2.
Nonresidential. Lot intensity and dimensional requirements for nonresidential developments shall comply with Section 39.02.006a, Neighborhood Commercial (NC), except that the minimum lot area shall be 5,000 square feet, the minimum lot width shall be 50 feet, and the minimum landscape surface ratio shall be 10 percent.
e.
Contextual standards.
1.
Residential. The requirements and allowances of Section 39.02.024d, Residential Infill Compatibility, shall apply except as modified in this Subsection.
2.
A.
The front setback of a property in the CIO district shall be greater than or equal to the average of the front setbacks that exist on the lots that are adjacent to or on the same block face as the subject property, whichever results in a lesser required setback. For example, if lots immediately adjacent to the infill property have 14-foot and 18-foot setbacks from the front property line (an average of 16 feet) and the average for the entire block face is 15 feet, the minimum front setback for the infill property is 15 feet.
B.
If the CIO property is a corner lot, the side street setback shall be greater than or equal to the average of the front setbacks that exist on the adjacent lot or of the front setbacks on the same block face as the side street of the subject property, whichever results in the more minimal required setback.
3.
4.
Bufferyard. When a new structure is proposed in this overlay district adjacent to an RE, SF-1, SF-2, or MDR district, on either side or to the rear, a Type A Bufferyard in accordance with Section 39.03.016, Bufferyard Landscaping, shall be provided. This requirement shall not apply to the reuse of an existing building.
f.
Parking.
The development may take advantage of the parking credits and reductions in Section 39.03.009, Parking Ratios and Design. Bicycle parking shall be provided in numbers required by Table 39.03.009-2, Off-Street Parking and Loading Schedule, and shall comply with the standards described in Section 39.02.005a.5.G, Bicycle Parking.
g.
(Ordinance 2023-O0054 adopted 5/9/2023)
§ 39.02.012 Planned Unit Development District (PUD).
a.
Purpose.
In addition to the purpose of this district established in Section 39.02.003, Zoning District Establishment, the purposes of the Planned Unit Development District (PUD) district are:
1.
Regulatory flexibility. It is intended to permit regulatory flexibility to:
A.
Achieve development that is in accordance with the City's Comprehensive Plan;
B.
Achieve economy and efficiency in the use of land, natural resources, energy, and in the provision of public services and utilities;
C.
Protect and preserve natural resources and natural features;
D.
Encourage the creation of useful open space particularly suited to the proposed development and the parcel on which it is located; and
E.
Provide appropriate development to satisfy the needs of residents of the City of Lubbock.
2.
Land use compatibility. It is further intended that development permitted pursuant to this Section be laid out so that proposed uses, buildings, and site improvements relate to each other and to adjoining existing uses and to the public realm in such a way that they will be compatible, with no material adverse impact of one use on another.
3.
Redevelopment. It is further intended that these regulations bring about reuse and/or redevelopment of sites where an orderly change of use is determined to be desirable, especially where reuse is restricted because of existing nonconformities, physical development, or the constraints of conventional zoning standards.
4.
Purpose not intended. The PUD District shall not be used for the sole purpose of circumventing the zoning regulations, securing an agreement between an applicant and nearby property owners to receive zoning approval, nor to assign responsibility to the City for private deed covenants or restrictions.
b.
Applicability.
1.
Generally. Consideration of a proposed development pursuant to this Section may occur only if the proposed development site is at least two acres in total area where located within the area enclosed by Loop 289 and at least seven acres elsewhere.
2.
Land area reduction. However, in the interest of making use of the PUD as a tool to implement the Comprehensive Plan, the City Council, upon recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission, may permit a 50 percent reduction in these minimum area requirements if:
A.
The project has unique characteristics and benefits; or
B.
The parcel in question has unique characteristics that significantly impact development, such as, for example, unusual shape or proportions, unusual topography, or potentially incompatible land uses on surrounding property.
c.
Zoning designation.
The PUD district is applied to property in conjunction with a base zoning district.
d.
Permitted uses.
A PUD development may contain any uses or combination of uses that are listed as Permitted Uses, Limited Uses, or Specific Uses in compatible zoning districts in Table 39.02.016-1, Permitted Uses by District, provided that the proposed uses are listed on the approved concept plan and the proposed uses satisfy the following criteria:
1.
Compatibility of uses. Uses within the PUD shall be compatible with one another and with adjacent uses, as determined by generally accepted planning principles. Problems with compatibility of uses shall be mitigated through appropriate site design and usage of development standards beyond minimums, such as extended buffer yards, berms, landscaping, screening fences, building design (form, massing, architectural design, and materials), or other suitable methods;
3.
Combination of residential and nonresidential uses. Residential and nonresidential uses may be permitted together on the same site in a PUD development, provided that the residential and nonresidential uses are carefully integrated in a manner that is consistent with established site design and planning principles so as to create a sustainable overall development.
e.
Development standards.
1.
Generally. The following design standards shall be used as a guide for the design of PUD developments to ensure that the physical and operational characteristics of proposed buildings and uses are compatible when considered in the context of the surrounding area.
2.
Modification of standards.
A.
Modifications to these standards may be approved by the City Council in conjunction with approval of the concept plan, upon receiving an advisory recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission, and upon making the determination that other standards would be more appropriate because of the particular design and orientation of buildings and uses, provided that any such modified standards shall be consistent with the purpose of the PUD provisions as stated in Subsection a., above.
B.
Design and zoning standards modifications approved in conjunction with the approval of a PUD concept plan shall not require approval of the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
3.
A.
Generally. PUD developments shall comply with the minimum setback requirements list in Table 39.02.012-1, PUD Minimum Building Setbacks.
B.
Setback reduction. A smaller setback with a build-to line may be approved upon review of the concept plan in the interest of establishing a consistent relationship of the buildings to the street and sidewalk, so as to form a visually continuous pedestrian-oriented street front.
Table 39.02.012-1 PUD Minimum Building Setbacks | |
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Setback Location | Minimum Setback |
Along perimeter of PUD project, adjacent to public road | 30 ft. |
Along perimeter of PUD project, not adjacent to public road | 20 ft. |
Along internal road or driveway | Minimum setbacks within the development shall be based on established planning and design principles, taking into account the degree of compatibility between adjoining uses, compatibility between uses and roads and drives, sensitivity to the characteristics of the site, the need for free access for emergency vehicles, compliance with building and fire codes, the need for adequate amounts of light and air between buildings, and the need for proper amounts of open space. |
4.
Height. Buildings and structures may be approved to be taller than the maximum height allowed in the base zoning district set forth in Division 2.2, Zoning Districts and Standards, upon making the following determinations:
A.
Light and shadow. Buildings or structures taller than 40 feet shall be designed to not have an unreasonable adverse impact on adjacent property as a result of the shadows that are cast or glare created from reflected or artificial light;
B.
Privacy. Buildings or structures taller than 40 feet shall be designed to avoid infringing on the privacy of adjacent public and private property, particularly adjacent residential areas; and
C.
Scale of development. Buildings or structures taller than 40 feet shall be compatible with the scale of the neighborhood or area in which they are situated in terms of relative height, height to mass, and building or structure scale to human scale.
5.
Parking and loading.
A.
Generally. Parking and loading facilities in PUD developments shall comply with the standards for the base zoning district set forth in Division 3.3, Parking, Loading, Stacking, and Access.
B.
Modification and reduction of required parking.
i.
The minimum number of parking spaces required may be modified based on evidence that other standards would be more reasonable because of the level of current or future employment, the level of current or future customer traffic, shared parking by uses that have peak parking demands that do not overlap, and other considerations.
ii.
A decision to reduce the number of parking spaces shall be based on technical information provided by a qualified planning, parking, or traffic consultant that verifies that the reduction will not impair the functioning of the developments served or have an adverse impact on traffic flow on or adjacent to the development.
6.
Access and circulation. The vehicular and pedestrian circulation system within each development shall safely and conveniently accommodate the movement of vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians throughout the proposed development and to and from surrounding areas.
7.
A.
Generally. Landscaping shall comply with the requirements of the base zoning district as detailed in Division 3.4 Trees, Landscaping, and Buffering, and a detailed landscape plan shall be included with the submittal for approval.
B.
Modification of landscaping. The landscaping requirements may be modified with respect to design, but not in regard to the total landscaping percentage, provision of live plant material, or the need for irrigation. Deviations to requirements must be based on evidence that other standards would be more reasonable or desirable due to the inherent design of the PUD Development, the benefit that would accrue to the end-user, as well as other considerations.
8.
Open space. PUDs with a residential component shall provide usable open space that is accessible to all residents of the development. Such usable open space shall not consist of required yard areas or stormwater retention or detention ponds (except as identified in Subsection E., below) and shall be identified on the concept and detail plans. The amount, location, shape, and other characteristics of open space within a development shall be based on established planning and design principles, taking into account the following considerations:
A.
The types and arrangement of uses on the site;
B.
The proposed uses of the open space and types of improvements proposed within the open space;
C.
The extent to which the leisure and recreation needs of all segments of the population residing in the development would be accommodated;
D.
The manner in which the open space is integrated into the overall design of the development; and
E.
Up to 50 percent of the surface area of stormwater management ponds, as determined by the City Engineer, may qualify as open space if the following conditions are met:
i.
All stormwater management ponds shall be integrated into the overall development and shall serve as a visual and physical amenity to the site. A visual and physical amenity is easily accessible to pedestrians and/or non-motorized vehicles and is visually attractive.
ii.
The maximum slope of stormwater management ponds in a PUD shall be 1:7.
iii.
Fences around stormwater management ponds are not permitted.
iv.
All stormwater management ponds shall have a natural appearance, and shall be round, oval, or kidney in shape with irregular edges.
v.
Recreation facilities such as walking paths shall be provided near and/or around stormwater management ponds to allow users of the site to use and enjoy the ponds as an amenity.
9.
A.
Generally. Signage for each site and building within the PUD Development shall comply with Division 3.5, Signs.
B.
Deviation from sign standards.
i.
Deviations from the provisions of Division 3.5, Signs, other than prohibited signs and billboards, may be considered where a Master Sign Plan, in accordance with Section 39.07.024, Sign Permit and Master Sign Plan.
ii.
The master sign plan shall be prepared by a licensed architect, landscape architect, or sign consultant and shall contain a site plan with all proposed signs keyed to elevations of the individual signs that are fully dimensioned, and further keyed to a sign list in tabular format with individual and cumulative sign areas, in square feet, included thereon.
10.
Additional considerations.
A.
Generally. In their review of a proposed PUD development, the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council may review other considerations that are found to be relevant to a particular project, including, but not necessarily limited to, road capacity, capacity and design of utility systems, achievement of an integrated development with respect to signage, lighting, landscaping, and building materials, and the extent to which noise reduction and visual screening are used, particularly in cases where nonresidential uses adjoin residential uses. When reviewing any such additional considerations, the Staff, Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council may refer to applicable standards in this UDC.
B.
Waiver not authorized. While it is the intent of this Section that the City Council be empowered with the ability to exercise flexibility in the application of regulations where deemed appropriate, it is not the intent of this Section to authorize a waiver or lessening of design or construction standards otherwise prescribed for any public infrastructure proposed or required within a PUD project.
(Ordinance 2023-O0054 adopted 5/9/2023)
§ 39.02.013 South Overton Overlay (SOO).
a.
Purpose.
The purpose of the South Overton Overlay (SOO) is to promote the preservation of the unique character of the South Overton National Residential Historic District by overlaying certain conditions on the existing and future land use zoning. The character of this grouping of early 20th-century structures is derived from the diverse mix of architectural styles found in early Lubbock.
b.
Applicability.
The SOO does not require anyone to make changes to existing properties to conform to the standards of this Section, nor does it change the permitted land uses within the SOO. To maintain compatibility with the historic residential and public structures within the South Overton Residential Historic District (Historic District), listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in 1996, the standards of this Section apply to the following activities:
1.
New construction. New primary structure construction exceeding 350 square feet.
c.
Boundary.
Figure 39.02.013-1, South Overton Overlay Boundary, shows the boundary of the SOO.
Figure 39.02.013-1, South Overton Overlay Boundary |
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e.
Building requirements.
1.
Maximum size.
B.
A single-family residential structure shall not exceed 5,000 square feet of gross floor area.
3.
Roof attachments. Any antenna on the roof shall be located on that part of the roof that is least visible from the street. No flagpole shall be attached to the roof.
4.
Mechanical units. Mechanical units shall not be located in the front of the structure and mechanical units located on the side of a structure shall be screened by a fence sufficient to block the view of the unit from the street. Mechanical units located on a roof must be located on that part of the roof that is least visible from the street.
5.
Fences. Front yard fences are prohibited.
f.
Design requirements.
1.
Windows and doors.
A.
Materials.
i.
Windows and doors shall be made of wood, glass, painted, or pre-finished metal or architectural decorative material consistent with the architectural style of the building. Unpainted wood and clear mill-finished or unfinished aluminum windows and storm doors are prohibited.
ii.
Windows on new construction should be double-paned insulated glass.
B.
Storm windows and doors.
i.
Storm windows are discouraged on existing properties, and if used should represent the same size and configuration of existing windows, except on additions to existing structures where storm windows are already present. Storm windows on new construction are prohibited.
ii.
Storm doors must reveal as much of the door behind it as possible. Replacement windows must be of the same size and configuration as the historic windows.
2.
Building materials.
A.
New construction. Materials and colors for new structures should be contributing to the historic character of the district and be similar in size, scale, and color to historic materials.
B.
Replacement. Deteriorated historic features shall be repaired rather than replaced. Where the severity of deterioration requires replacement of a distinctive feature, the new feature shall match the old in design, color, texture, and other visual qualities and, where possible, materials.
C.
Additions, structural changes, and roof replacement. All additions, exterior structural changes to existing structures, and roof replacements shall be of the same design and materials as the primary structure. If the original materials are no longer available, then compatible materials as near the original materials and color as possible and practical shall be considered during the plan review process.
D.
Prohibited materials. The following materials shall not be used on any exterior wall or roof:
i.
Diagonal or vertical siding;
ii.
Unpainted wood;
iii.
Exposed concrete masonry units;
iv.
Vinyl siding;
v.
Plywood or other composite sheet or panel materials;
vi.
Metal siding;
vii.
Corrugated sheet iron; and
viii.
Cement board siding. Smooth cement board siding with a reveal of no more than six inches is permitted to simulate wood lap siding and wood trim.
3.
Addition design requirements for new structures.
A.
Generally. The objective of the design requirements is that any new structure in the SOO is compatible with the South Overton National Residential Historic District and shall embody the distinctive stylistic elements and materials of one of the early 20th-century architectural styles listed in subsection C., below. The nomination for listing of the South Overton Residential Historic District to the National Register of Historic Places includes references to, photographs of, and descriptions of the design elements and characteristics of significant homes and other structures in the South Overton National Historic District, as does A Guide to Lubbock's Architectural Heritage (City of Lubbock, 1993) and Architecture in Lubbock: A Guide for Identification and Preservation (City of Lubbock, 1979) all available in the Planning Department and on the Planning Department website.
B.
Distinctive elements. A new structure must contain all of the distinctive elements generally recognized for its style of architecture, provided that, in the opinion of the Planning Staff and/or the Urban Design and Historic Preservation Commission, the structure will be a contributing structure and will be in harmony with the existing contributing structures in the Historic District.
C.
Permitted architectural styles. Any of the following architectural styles are permitted for new construction of a primary structure:
i.
American Foursquare;
ii.
Bungalow, Craftsman or Arts and Crafts;
iii.
Classical Revival;
iv.
Colonial Revival;
v.
Federal Revival;
vi.
Folk Victorian;
vii.
Georgian Revival;
viii.
Greek Revival;
ix.
Mission Revival;
x.
Moderne;
xi.
Prairie;
xii.
Queen Anne;
xiii.
Spanish Revival (Spanish Colonial, Monterey, Pueblo);
xiv.
Spanish Renaissance Revival;
xv.
Tudor Revival; or
xvi.
Victorian.
D.
Prohibited designs. No structure shall be constructed pursuant to an experimental design including, but not limited to, geodesic dome, A-frame, or inflatable structures. Tents, boxcars, portable dwellings, mobile homes, and modular, pre-built, or prefabricated structures are prohibited.
E.
Distinctive elements. A new structure must contain all of the distinctive elements generally recognized for its style of architecture, provided that, in the opinion of the Planning Staff and/or the Urban Design and Historic Preservation Commission, the structure will be a contributing structure and will be in harmony with the existing contributing structures in the Historic District.
G.
Accessory structures. New accessory structures larger than 350 square feet constructed on a lot with an existing primary building must conform to the historical style of the primary structure.
g.
Off-street parking, driveways, and pedestrian access.
1.
Off-street parking and driveways.
C.
Access.
i.
Off-street parking that is accessible from the street, shall be accessed using accessible by a driveway 12 feet in width. On corner lots, off-street parking on the rear half of the lot may be accessible from the side street.
ii.
Off-street parking may be accessible from the alley.
D.
Visibility triangle. No driveway shall be allowed within the visibility triangle at the intersection of two streets established in Section 39.02.023, Measurements. A drive from the side street and parking in the back yard may be a substitute if the front drive would be in the vision triangle.
3.
Pedestrian access.
B.
Connecting walkway. A walkway shall be constructed to connect the public sidewalk and the front porch. The walkway shall be at least four feet wide and constructed of concrete or brick pavers set in sand and contained by a metal or concrete border.
C.
Construction specifications. Concrete sidewalks and walkways shall meet the City's construction specifications for public sidewalks.
h.
Landscaping.
2.
Front yard. Excluding the required sidewalks, and if applicable, a single-lane driveway to the rear of the lot, at least 90 percent of the remaining front yard shall be landscaped and permanently maintained with grass or other living plant material.
3.
Corner lots. On corner lots, if the side yard nearest the side street is not enclosed with a screening fence of at least six feet high, at least 90 percent of the side yard and parkway, excluding the required sidewalk, shall be landscaped and permanently maintained with grass or other living plant materials.
4.
Landscaping materials. No more than ten (10) percent of this required landscaping can be composed of hard surfaced landscaping material, such as exposed aggregate, brick, concrete masonry, rock or gravel. Trees are encouraged in the parkway.
5.
Planting spacing and visibility triangle. Trees in the parkway must be separated by at least 25 feet and a tree may not be planted in the visibility triangle or where it may grow into any overhead public utility line.
i.
National register designation.
Although the National Register designation does not have a direct effect on zoning, the historic architectural elements identified in the nomination are an excellent guide for this zone case. In addition, staff and commissions reviewing new construction, alterations and additions under the standards of this section shall use The [U.S.] Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation (36 CFR 67) as a guide in decision making (Attachment B). All requirements of the respective underlying zone district shall apply.
j.
The Secretary of the Interior's standards for rehabilitation.
1.
The Standards (Department of Interior regulations, 36 CFR 67) pertain to historic buildings of all materials, construction types, sizes, and occupancy and encompass the exterior and the interior, related landscape features and the building's site and environment as well as attached, adjacent, or related new construction. The Standards are to be applied to specific rehabilitation projects in a reasonable manner, taking into consideration economic and technical feasibility.
2.
A property shall be used for its historic purpose or be placed in a new use that requires minimal change to the defining characteristics of the building and its site and environment.
3.
The historic character of a property shall be retained and preserved. The removal of historic materials or alteration of features and spaces that characterize a property shall be avoided.
4.
Each property shall be recognized as a physical record of its time, place, and use. Changes that create a false sense of historical development, such as adding conjectural features or architectural elements from other buildings, shall not be undertaken.
5.
Most properties change over time; those changes that have acquired historic significance in their own right shall be retained and preserved.
6.
Distinctive features, finishes, and construction techniques or examples of craftsmanship that characterize a property shall be preserved.
7.
Deteriorated historic features shall be repaired rather than replaced. Where the severity of deterioration requires replacement of a distinctive feature, the new feature shall match the old in design, color, texture, and other visual qualities and, where possible, materials. Replacement of missing features shall be substantiated by documentary, physical, or pictorial evidence.
8.
Chemical or physical treatments, such as sandblasting, that cause damage to historic materials shall not be used. The surface cleaning of structures, if appropriate, shall be undertaken using the gentlest means possible.
9.
Significant archeological resources affected by a project shall be protected and preserved. If such resources must be disturbed, mitigation measures shall be undertaken.
10.
New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction shall not destroy historic materials that characterize the property. The new work shall be differentiated from the old and shall be compatible with the massing, size, scale, and architectural features to protect the historic integrity of the property and its environment.
11.
New additions and adjacent or related new construction shall be undertaken in such a manner that if removed in the future, the essential form and integrity of the historic property and its environment would be unimpaired.
k.
Plan review process and procedures.
Persons building, adding to, making structural alterations or structural repairs to, or roofing residences in the SOO shall follow the site development plan review procedures as set out in Article 39.07, Development Review Procedures, along with the following:
1.
If the Director of Planning or a designated representative determines the proposal contains unique circumstances which cannot be accommodated by the Zoning Ordinance and the Design and Development Regulations, South Overton National Register Historic District, the plans will be placed on the next available agenda of the Urban Design and Historic Preservation Commission for recommendations. The commission shall use the zoning ordinance and the design standards to determine whether the development meets the intent of each document. Factors to be considered by the commission in making their recommendation and attaching conditions include: the extent to which the proposal differs from the design standards or the standards of the ordinance, the impact of these modifications on the existing and future development in the area, and the public purpose to be served by permitting the requested modifications.
2.
Upon recommendation by the Urban Design and Historic Preservation Commission, the Director of Planning may vary the requirements of the design standards so long as the requirements of the base zoning district of the property are not altered. Variances from the requirements of the base zoning district, even if recommended by the Urban Design and Historic Preservation Commission must be approved by the Zoning Board of Adjustment. All recommendations by the Urban Design and Historic Preservation Commission must be provided in writing to the applicant and to the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
(Ordinance 2023-O0054 adopted 5/9/2023)
§ 39.02.014 Reduction Overlay (RO).
a.
Purpose.
The purpose of the Reduction Overlay District (ROD) is to allow development that deviates from the standards of the underlying base zoning district, by reducing or restricting these standards and removing permitted or accessory uses. It also provides regulatory flexibility in the following manner:
1.
Regulatory flexibility. It is intended to permit regulatory flexibility to:
A.
Achieve development that is in accordance with the City's Comprehensive Plan;
B.
Achieve economy and efficiency in the use of land, natural resources, energy, and in the provision of public services and utilities; and/or
C.
Provide appropriate development to satisfy the needs of residents of the City of Lubbock.
2.
Land use compatibility. It is further intended that development permitted pursuant to this Section allow uses, buildings, and site improvements to relate to each other and to adjoining existing uses and to the public realm in such a way that they will be compatible.
3.
Redevelopment. It is further intended that these regulations bring about reuse and/or redevelopment of sites where an orderly change of use is determined to be desirable, especially where reuse is restricted because of existing nonconformities, physical development, or the constraints of conventional zoning standards.
4.
Purpose not intended. The Reduction Overlay shall not be used for the sole purpose of securing an agreement between an applicant and the City to receive zoning approval.
b.
Applicability.
1.
Generally. Consideration of a proposed development pursuant to this Section may occur only if the proposed development site is at least two acres in total area where located within the area enclosed by Loop 289 and at least seven acres elsewhere.
2.
Land area reduction. However, in the interest of making use of the Reduction Overlay as a tool to implement the Comprehensive Plan, the City Council, on receiving a final report from the Planning and Zoning Commission, may permit a 50 percent reduction of these minimum area requirements if it finds that:
A.
The project has unique characteristics and benefits; or
B.
The parcel in question has unique characteristics that significantly impact development, such as, unusual shape or proportions, unusual topography, or potentially incompatible land uses on surrounding property.
3.
Zoning designation. The Reduction Overlay is applied to property in conjunction with a base zoning district.
4.
Development standards.
A.
Generally. The following reductions are examples that may be requested as part of a Reduction Overlay District to ensure the physical and operational characteristics of proposed buildings and uses are compatible, when considered in the context of the surrounding area.
B.
Reduction of standards.
i.
Applicants must clearly state their requested reductions in writing, when submitting their application for the Reduction Overlay District.
ii.
Reduction of the standards in a base zoning district may be approved by the City Council, on receiving a final report from the Planning and Zoning Commission, and on making the determination that the reduction of the standards would be more appropriate because of the particular design and orientation of buildings and uses, provided that any such modified standards shall be consistent with the purpose of the Reduction Overlay as stated in Subsection a., Purpose, above.
C.
Height. Buildings and structures may be restricted to a lesser height than the maximum height allowed in the base zoning district set forth in Division 2.2, Zoning Districts and Standards.
E.
Accessory dwelling units. The Reduction Overlay District may prohibit Accessory Dwelling Units, even if allowed in the base zoning district.
c.
Billboards.
The Reduction Overlay District may prohibit billboards, even if allowed in the base zoning district.
d.
(Ordinance 2023-O0054 adopted 5/9/2023; Ordinance 2023-O0132 adopted 10/10/2023)
§ 39.02.015 Purpose and applicability.
a.
Purpose.
The purpose of this Division is to promote compatibility among land uses in the City by establishing required standards for the establishment of:
1.
Principal uses. Permitted, limited, and specific uses as indicated in the use table in Section 39.02.016, Land Use Matrix; and
2.
Accessory and temporary uses. Accessory and temporary uses and structures.
b.
Applicability.
2.
Approval of specific uses. For specific uses (S), the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council shall consider the criteria set out in Section 39.02.019, Specific Use Standards, to determine whether to approve, approve with conditions, or disapprove a Specific Use Permit in accordance with Section 39.07.033, Specific Use Permit.
3.
Timing of compliance. The standards of this Division apply when an applicant requests an applicable use be established in an existing or new structure, or when an existing indoor or outdoor applicable use is proposed to be expanded by more than 10 percent of the existing square footage currently devoted to the use.
5.
Use table. All development, or use, within each zoning district must be in compliance with Table 39.02.016-1, Permitted Uses by District.
(Ordinance 2023-O0054 adopted 5/9/2023)
§ 39.02.016 Land use matrix.
a.
Prohibited use.
Mobile homes are prohibited in the City and shall not be interpreted as being allowed in any zoning district.
b.
Land use table.
All development and uses of land and buildings within the City of Lubbock, and within each zoning district, shall be as set forth in Table 39.02.016-1, Permitted Uses by District.
c.
Accessory and temporary use.
For accessory uses, see Section 39.02.020, Accessory Use and Structure Standards. For temporary uses, see Section 39.02.021, Temporary Use and Structure Standards.
d.
Legend.
The land uses in Table 39.02.016-1, Permitted Uses by District, below, are classified and symbolized by the following:
1.
Permitted (P);
2.
Permitted subject to approval by the Director of Planning and limited use standards (L) (See Section 39.02.018, Limited Use Standards);
3.
Permitted subject to approval of a Specific Use Permit by the City Council (S) (See Section 39.07.033, Specific Use Permit); and
4.
Prohibited (—).
e.
Additional density.
Additional density may be allowed in the HDR district for apartments, multiplexes, townhouses, and live-work units with approval of a Specific Use Permit in accordance with Section 39.07.033, Specific Use Permit.
Table 39.02.016-1 Permitted Uses by District | ||||||||||||||||||
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P = Permitted | L = Limited | S = Specific | "—" Prohibited | ||||||||||||||||||
Base Residential | Base Mixed-Use | Base Public and Nonresidential Districts | ||||||||||||||||
Use Category | Land Use | RE | SF-1 | SF-2 | MDR | HDR | MU-1 | MU-2 | MU-3 | MU-5 | NC | OF | AC | HC | IP | LI | GI | Use-Specific Standards |
Residential Uses (including Agriculture) | ||||||||||||||||||
Agricultural | ||||||||||||||||||
P | L | L | L | L | L | L | L | L | L | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
P | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
S | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | P | P | P | P | |||
L | L | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | P | — | L | L | |||
L | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
P | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | P | P | P | — | ||
Residential (Refer to § 39.04.017, Subdivision Types by District, for permitted subdivision types within each residential district) | ||||||||||||||||||
— | — | L | L | L | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
P | P | L | L | L | P | P | L | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
— | — | L | L | L | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
— | — | L | L | L | P | P | P | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
— | — | L | L | L | P | P | P | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
P | P | L | L | L | P | P | P | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
S | S | S | S | S | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
L | L | L | L | L | L | L | L | L | L | — | L | L | — | — | — | |||
Apartment (>4 du) | — | — | — | L | L | P | P | P | P | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
— | — | — | — | P | P | P | P | P | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
— | — | — | — | P | — | P | P | P | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
— | — | — | — | P | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
L | L | L | L | L | L | L | L | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
— | — | — | — | L | L | L | L | L | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
Multiplex (3–4 du) | — | — | L | L | L | P | P | P | P | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
L | — | L | P | P | P | P | P | P | L | L | L | P | — | — | — | |||
— | — | — | — | L | P | P | P | P | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
Residential Accessory Uses | L | L | L | L | L | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
L | L | L | L | L | L | L | L | L | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
L | L | L | L | L | L | L | L | L | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
L | L | L | L | L | P | P | P | P | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
L | L | L | L | L | L | L | L | L | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | — | ||
Automobile | ||||||||||||||||||
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | P | P | P | P | P | — | ||
— | — | — | — | L | — | P | P | P | L | L | P | P | P | P | P | |||
— | — | — | — | — | — | P | P | P | — | P | P | P | P | P | P | |||
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | L | — | — | — | P | P | P | P | P | |||
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | L | — | — | — | P | P | P | P | P | |||
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— | — | — | — | — | — | — | L | — | — | — | P | P | P | P | P | |||
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | P | P | P | P | — | ||
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | P | P | P | — | ||
Civic and Institutional | ||||||||||||||||||
— | — | — | — | — | P | P | P | P | P | — | P | P | — | — | — | — | ||
— | — | — | — | — | P | P | P | P | L | P | P | P | P | P | P | |||
— | — | — | — | L | P | P | P | P | L | L | P | P | — | — | — | |||
L | L | L | L | L | P | P | P | P | L | P | P | — | — | — | ||||
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | S | |||
Educational Services (Excluding Transportation-Related Instruction) | L | L | L | L | L | P | P | P | P | L | L | P | P | L | L | L | ||
Educational Services (Transportation-Related Instruction Only) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | L | P | P | P | L | ||
P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | — | ||
S | S | S | S | S | P | P | P | P | L | — | P | P | P | P | — | |||
— | — | L | L | L | P | P | P | P | P | — | P | P | — | P | — | |||
— | — | — | — | L | L | L | L | L | L | L | P | P | P | P | P | |||
— | — | — | — | L | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | — | P | — | |||
P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | — | P | P | — | P | — | — | ||
Commercial | ||||||||||||||||||
— | — | — | — | L | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | — | |||
— | — | — | — | — | L | L | L | L | S | L | S | L | L | L | L | |||
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | L | — | P | P | P | P | P | |||
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | L | — | P | P | P | P | P | |||
— | — | — | — | L | P | P | P | P | L | — | P | P | — | P | — | |||
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | P | P | P | P | |||
— | — | — | — | — | P | P | P | P | L | — | P | P | — | P | — | |||
— | — | — | — | — | — | P | P | P | — | — | P | P | P | P | P | — | ||
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— | — | — | — | L | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | |||
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— | — | — | — | L | P | P | P | P | P | — | P | P | — | P | — | |||
S | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | L | — | L | — | |||
— | — | — | — | L | L | L | L | L | P | — | P | P | — | P | — | |||
— | — | — | — | L | P | P | P | P | P | — | P | P | — | P | — | |||
— | — | — | — | L | P | P | P | P | P | — | P | P | — | P | — | |||
Self-Storage, Mini-Warehouse | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | L | — | L | L | L | P | P | ||
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | |||
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | L | — | L | L | — | — | — | |||
— | — | — | — | L | P | P | P | P | L | — | P | P | P | P | P | |||
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | P | P | P | P | |||
— | — | — | — | — | P | P | P | P | L | — | P | P | P | P | P | |||
Industrial and Manufacturing | ||||||||||||||||||
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | P | P | P | P | — | ||
Batch Plant, Permanent | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | S | ||
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | P | P | P | P | — | ||
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | P | P | P | P | — | ||
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | |||
Manufacturing, Heavy (Includes Handling of Explosive and/or Foul Materials) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | L | ||
Manufacturing, Light (Includes Product Assembly and Processing) | — | — | — | — | — | L | L | L | L | — | — | — | L | L | L | L | ||
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | L | — | L | |||
— | — | — | — | — | L | L | L | L | — | L | L | L | L | L | — | |||
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | P | P | P | P | — | ||
S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | Article 8.07, City Code | ||
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | |||
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— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | L | P | P | P | |||
Entertainment and Recreation | ||||||||||||||||||
Entertainment and Recreation Uses | Alcoholic Beverages, Off-Site Consumption (Package Store) | — | — | — | — | — | — | P | L | P | P | — | P | P | P | P | P | — |
Alcoholic Beverages, On-Site Consumption (Nightclub or Bar) | — | — | — | — | — | L | L | L | L | S | — | L | L | P | P | P | ||
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— | — | — | — | L | P | P | P | P | — | — | P | P | P | P | P | |||
L | L | L | L | L | L | L | L | L | P | — | P | P | P | P | P | |||
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | S | S | S | |||
P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | — | — | — | ||
Transportation, Utility, and Communication | ||||||||||||||||||
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | P | — | P | — | ||
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | |||
— | — | L | L | L | P | P | P | P | P | L | P | P | P | P | P | |||
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | S | S | — | ||
P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | — | ||
Water and Sewage Treatment | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | P | P | P | — | |
P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | — | ||
L | L | L | L | L | — | L | L | L | L | L | L | L | L | L | L | |||
Nonresidential Accessory Uses | ||||||||||||||||||
Nonresidential Accessory Uses | — | — | — | — | L | P | P | P | P | L | L | P | P | P | P | P | ||
— | — | — | — | — | L | L | L | L | L | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | S | |||
— | — | — | — | L | P | P | P | P | L | L | L | L | L | L | P | |||
— | — | — | — | L | — | — | — | — | L | L | L | P | P | — | — | |||
— | — | — | — | — | S | S | S | S | — | S | S | S | S | S | S | |||
— | — | — | — | — | L | L | L | L | L | — | L | L | — | L | — | |||
— | — | — | — | — | L | L | L | L | L | — | L | L | P | P | P | |||
P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | — | ||
— | — | — | — | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | — | ||
(Ordinance 2023-O0054 adopted 5/9/2023; Ordinance 2023-O0132 adopted 10/10/2023; Ordinance 2024-O0110 adopted 8/27/2024; Ordinance 2025-O0095 adopted 8/18/2025)
§ 39.02.017 New and unlisted uses.
a.
Authorization of unlisted uses.
If a proposed use is not specified in Section 39.02.016, Land Use Matrix, and the Director of Planning has made a determination that the use is either a subcategory of a permitted, limited, or specific use, or a use that is functionally similar to a permitted, limited, or specific use, the Director of Planning may authorize the proposed use, and apply all standards that would have applied to the similar use.
b.
If not authorized, then prohibited.
If the Director of Planning determines that a proposed use does not fit within a given use type and is not functionally the same as a permitted, limited, or specific use, then the use is a prohibited use.
c.
Decision criteria.
In making such determinations, the Director of Planning may consider but shall not be limited to the following criteria:
1.
The actual or projected characteristics of the activity in relation to those of the use type;
2.
The amount of site area or floor space and equipment devoted to the activity;
7.
Regulated air or water emissions;
8.
Noise, lighting, dust, and odors;
9.
Solid waste generation;
10.
The number of employees on a typical shift;
12.
Character of associated buildings and structures;
13.
How the use is advertised;
14.
Nature and impacts of operation; and
15.
Hours of operation.
(Ordinance 2023-O0054 adopted 5/9/2023)
§ 39.02.018 Limited use standards.
a.
Generally.
1.
Purpose. The purpose of this Section is to establish standards for limited uses denoted with an "L" in Table 39.02.016-1, Permitted Uses by District.
2.
Standards. In determining whether to approve or disapprove a limited use, the Director of Planning shall consider the provisions of this Section to decide if the use complies with its associated particular standards.
3.
All standards apply. Unless otherwise specifically stated, an applicant shall meet all of the limited use standards for a specific use.
b.
Agricultural uses.
1.
All agricultural uses. Any agricultural use with animals shall meet all the requirements of Article 4.07, Livestock and Other Animals, of the City of Lubbock Code of Ordinances.
2.
A.
Registration. Community gardens must register with the Director of Planning. The registration packet shall include:
B.
Lighting. Any lighting shall be shielded so that all directly emitted light stays on the property.
C.
Stormwater. Water that has been used on-site shall not flow onto adjacent property, including water used for irrigation purposes. In addition, the City Engineer may determine the appropriateness of a Community Garden location due to potential impacts on the stormwater system.
D.
Nuisances. All gardens shall be maintained to be free of odors, pests, rodents, trash, and/or anything else that might be considered a nuisance. Trash and recycling receptacles or any such other containers must be kept outside of all applicable buildingsetbacks for the associated property. Composting containers shall be located in accordance with subsection I., Composting, below.
E.
Prohibited plants. The planting and/or growing of illegal or invasive plant species, is prohibited.
F.
Permits. Applicable permits for buildings, fences, and/or utilities may be required. All other applicable City of Lubbock Code of Ordinances shall apply to Community Gardens.
G.
Fences. Fences are permitted pursuant to the allowances for the associated district.
H.
I.
Composting. Composting may be performed on-site, within a composting container, subject to the following:
i.
Composted materials shall be generated on-site or contributed by members of the community garden; and
ii.
All composting containers shall be located a minimum of 20 feet from side and rear property lines and a minimum of 40 feet from the front property line.
K.
As an accessory use.
i.
Accessory to residential use. A community garden located on a lot with an existing residential use shall meet standards in subsections A. through F., above, and applicable standards in Section 39.02.020c, Residential Accessory Uses and Structures.
ii.
Accessory to nonresidential use. A community garden located on a lot with an existing nonresidential use shall meet standards in subsections A. through G., above, and applicable standards in Section 39.02.020d, Nonresidential and Mixed-Use Accessory Uses and Structures.
3.
A.
Accessory structures. If housed in an accessory structure, the accessory structure shall not be greater than one-half of the square footage of the primary structure.
B.
Personal use. The use shall be limited to personal use only with no commercial activity occurring on-site.
4.
Riding stables. The use is limited to the following:
A.
Permitted animals. Only horses, mules, or donkeys shall be allowed.
B.
Lot size. Each property approved for a riding stable, boarding stable, or facility for breeding, raising, or training horses shall be a minimum of two acres in area.
C.
Number of animals. The maximum number of animals stabled on any property shall be:
i.
2 acres to 2.99 acres - Maximum of four permitted animals.
ii.
3 acres to 3.99 acres - Maximum of five permitted animals.
iii.
4 acres to 4.99 acres - Maximum of six permitted animals.
iv.
5 acres to 5.99 acres - Maximum of seven permitted animals.
v.
6 acres to 6.99 acres - Maximum of eight permitted animals.
vi.
7 acres to 7.99 acres - Maximum of nine permitted animals.
vii.
8 acres to 8.99 acres - Maximum of ten permitted animals.
viii.
Additional animals shall be permitted at a ratio of two animals per acre.
E.
Maintenance of property. The owner, tenant, or manager of a riding stable shall conduct business in a prudent, safe, and hygienic environment.
F.
Feed storage. Feed grains or all other animal foods with the exception of hay shall be stored in metal or other rodent-proof receptacles. Feed stored on the property shall only be an amount for the immediate consumption needs of the resident animals.
G.
Feed sales. No sales of feed, grain, or hay shall be permitted from a riding stable.
H.
Nuisance. The owner of each animal allowed under this Section shall use reasonable and prudent care to ensure the health, protection, and safety, not only of each animal but also of persons at the residence and in surrounding areas. The owner shall maintain the entire property and control all animals so as to not become a nuisance.
I.
City of Lubbock Code of Ordinances. All riding stables shall meet all the requirements of Article 4.07, Livestock and Other Animals, of the City of Lubbock Code of Ordinances.
c.
Residential.
1.
A.
Housing types. If a block face contains only one or more single-family housing types (Single-Family Cottage, Single-Family Detached Dwelling (including industrialized housing), Single-Family Garden Home, and Townhouses), then the block face shall only contain single-family housing. Duplexes, Multiplexes, and Apartments shall be permitted across the street from existing single-family housing, only when either the proposed duplexes, multiplexes and apartments, or the existing single-family houses do not face that street.
B.
Common areas. Common areas, where provided, shall be under the control and jurisdiction of a homeowners' association or public improvement district. Such association shall provide proof of incorporation prior to issuance of a construction permit.
C.
Additional density in HDR. Additional density may be allowed in the HDR district for apartments, multiplexes, townhouses, and live-work units with approval of a Specific Use Permit in accordance with Section 39.07.033, Specific Use Permit.
D.
Garden home. A perpetual easement related to maintenance, eaves, and drainage of at least five feet shall be provided on the lot adjacent to the zero-foot setback property line which, with the exception of walls and/or fences, shall be kept clear of structures, as depicted with the letter "A" in Figure 39.02.018.c-1, Garden Home Maintenance Easement. If the easement is dedicated to the City, the easement shall be shown on the face of the Final Plat. Otherwise the dimensions of the easement shall be shown on the plat face, but designated "by separate instrument." The building wall along the zero-foot setback property line shall be maintained in its original color and treatment unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the two affected lot owners. Rain gutters or other approved rain capturing devices or methods shall be installed and permanently maintained on the portion of the structure extending onto the neighboring lot.
Figure 39.02.018.c-1 Garden Home Maintenance Easement |
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2.
A.
A group home shall provide as a minimum, the following square footage in each bedroom:
i.
To house one person per bedroom, the dwelling unit must provide 100 square feet of space per bedroom utilized for this purpose.
ii.
To house two or more persons per bedroom, the dwelling unit must provide at least 80 square feet of space per handicapped person housed in the bedroom utilized for this purpose. For example, two handicapped persons would require a 160-square-foot bedroom.
B.
A group home shall provide for a separate bedroom for the care provider or providers.
C.
A group home shall have an exterior character that maintains or retains compatibility with the surrounding residential dwellings.
D.
A group home shall have installed and permanently maintained a six-foot solid screening fence around the rear and side yards, except that when, in the opinion of the Director of Planning, all or portions of such fence do not serve the public interest, this provision shall not apply. Landscaped outdoor areas shall be provided for the enjoyment of residents. Ramps, walkways, and steps must be of slip-resistive texture and uniform, without irregularities. Ramps must not exceed 1:12 slope and shall meet standards for width of the Texas Accessibility Standards. All outside areas, grounds, adjacent buildings, etc. on site must be maintained in good condition and kept free of nuisances, including, but not limited to, rubbish, garbage, and untended growth, that may constitute a fire or health hazard.
E.
A group home shall be required to have all of the following provisions for fire safety:
i.
Portable fire extinguishers. In all new and existing group housing, at least one portable fire extinguisher (type 2-A:10-B:C) shall be provided for each 3,000 square feet and at least one additional portable fire extinguisher for each level.
ii.
Smoke alarms. In new and existing group housing for less than six handicapped persons and classified by the State of Texas as a Type A or Type B assisted living facility, multiple-station smoke alarms shall be installed and maintained. Where more than one smoke alarm is required to be installed within an individual dwelling unit or sleeping unit, the smoke alarms shall be interconnected in such a manner that the activation of one alarm will activate all of the alarms in the individual unit. The alarm shall be clearly audible in all bedrooms over background noise levels with all intervening doors closed. Required smoke alarms shall receive their primary power from the building wiring where such wiring is served from a commercial source and shall be equipped with a battery backup. Smoke alarms shall emit a signal when the batteries are low. Wiring shall be permanent and without a disconnecting switch other than as required for overcurrent protection. When the installation of the alarm devices is complete, each detector and interconnecting wiring for multiple-station alarm devices shall be tested in accordance with the household fire warning equipment provisions of National Fire Protection Association 72. Smoke alarms shall be installed and maintained at all of the following locations:
a.
On the ceiling or wall outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of bedrooms;
b.
In each room used for sleeping purposes;
c.
In each story within a dwelling unit, including basements but not including crawl spaces and uninhabitable attics. In dwelling units with split-levels and without an intervening door between the adjacent levels, a smoke alarm installed on the upper level shall suffice for the adjacent lower level provided that the lower level is less than one full story below the upper level; and
d.
May be required to be installed in living areas at the discretion of the fire code official.
iv.
Automatic sprinkler systems. In new group housing classified as a Type B facility proposed to house six or more handicapped persons, an automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in accordance with the adopted Fire Code.
v.
Fire alarm systems (existing group homes). In existing group housing for six or more handicapped persons, a fire alarm system shall be installed unless:
vi.
Fire alarm systems (new group homes). In new group housing proposed to house six or more handicapped persons, a fire alarm shall be installed in which:
F.
A group home shall be required to have a kitchen meeting the following requirements:
ii.
Facilities that house eight or more residents must comply with 25 TAC Chapter 229 and local health ordinances or requirements must be observed in the storage, preparation, and distribution of food; in the cleaning of dishes, equipment, and work area; and in the storage and disposal of waste.
G.
A group home shall be required to comply with the following requirements regarding facility construction:
i.
The facility must meet the provisions and requirements concerning accessibility for individuals with disabilities in the following laws and regulations: the Texas Accessibility Standards; Title 28 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 35; Texas Civil Statutes, Article 9102; and Title 16, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 68;
ii.
The Illumination Engineering Society of North America recommendations must be followed to achieve proper illumination characteristics and lighting levels throughout the facility. Minimum illumination must be 10 footcandles in resident rooms during the day and 20 footcandles in corridors, dining rooms, lobbies, toilets, bathing facilities, laundries, stairways, and elevators during the day. Minimum illumination for medication preparation or storage areas, kitchens, and staff desks must be 50 footcandles during the day. Illumination requirements for these areas apply to the task performed and should be measured on the tasks.
iii.
Heating, ventilating and air-conditioning systems must be designed and installed in accordance with the International Mechanical Code, NFPA 90A Standard for the Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilating Systems, and NFPA 90B Standard for the Installation of Warm Air Heating and Air Conditioning Systems, as applicable, and the American Society of Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE).
iv.
Floors must be free of irregularities and substantially level; they must have a resilient, nonabrasive and slip-resistant surface; exposed floor surfaces and floor coverings should promote mobility in areas used by residents and promote maintenance of sanitary conditions. If carpeted, the area used by residents should have nonabrasive carpeting.
H.
An inspection shall be conducted by the City of Lubbock Health Department using as its criteria the standards of Texas Health and Human Services Bureau of Long-Term Care, or the Minimum Licensing Standards for Personal Care Facilities as established and amended under Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 247. In the event that the facility is licensed by the State of Texas, the Director of Planning may waive all or any portion of the City Health Department's inspection. The Health Department shall prepare a report describing the property and any remedial improvements which must be completed in order for the property to meet the minimum standards. The report shall be forwarded to the applicant and to the Director of Planning, and no permit shall be issued until the proposed home has met the minimum standards.
I.
A separate dumpster in addition to that ordinarily furnished to single-family dwelling units shall be required for waste disposal by the shared group housing facility.
J.
In addition to those specific requirements in this Subsection, the facility shall comply with all adopted model codes of the City of Lubbock.
K.
If later adopted codes or ordinances of the City of Lubbock are more stringent than these standards for assisted living, the more stringent requirements will govern.
L.
No other group living arrangements shall be located within a radius of 1,000 feet of the home for which the permit is requested. Such measurements shall be measured from property line to property line. Other group living arrangements shall include, but not be limited to, community homes for disabled persons, personal care facilities, adult foster care homes, and group housing for handicapped persons. In making the determination that no home exists within 1,000 feet, the Director of Planning shall consider information provided by the applicant, information contained in the records of the City of Lubbock, and information obtained by physical inspection of the premises, if any.
M.
The holder of the permit shall be in charge of and responsible for the operation of the dwelling unit for shared group housing.
N.
The permit shall be renewed annually so long as the facility continues to comply with the standards described in this Subsection. Permits are nontransferable.
O.
City of Lubbock inspection personnel shall have the right to conduct inspections to ensure continued compliance with standards at any time (pursuant to a valid search warrant or consent) and in the event a home is found to be in violation of the standards, the inspector shall forward to the Director of Planning a report describing the violations and that the Director of Planning may withdraw the permit. Following the withdrawal of the permit and issuance of a vacate order, an aggrieved party may appeal the decision in accordance with Section 39.07.039, Appeal of Administrative Decision.
P.
The permit shall be prominently displayed in the facility at all times. The permit shall include the following statement:
"The City does not license facilities as to the quality of care. This structure has been inspected and has met the minimum requirements for Group Homes specified in the City of Lubbock Code of Ordinances."
Q.
Any permit issued under this Subsection shall become void and of no further effect in the event the use of the premises is discontinued for a period of one year or if the property is restored to use as a single-family residence.
R.
Nothing in this Subsection shall be construed as attempting to regulate or affect the right of handicapped individuals to purchase their own housing for single-family residences or to affect the right of individuals to care for handicapped family members.
S.
A Specific Use Permit shall be required for a Group Home for seven or more residents.
3.
Live-work unit. The use shall:
A.
Nonresidential floor area. Not exceed a nonresidential floor area of 3,500 square feet;
B.
Residential character. Maintain a residential character;
C.
Uses. Consist of a single residential dwelling unit combined in the same structure with one of the following uses:
iv.
Repair service; or
v.
Studio (Arts, Crafts, or Recording).
D.
Drive-ins or drive-throughs. Have no drive-in or drive-through; and
4.
Retirement housing. The gross floor area shall not exceed 50,000 square feet.
5.
Vertical mixed-use. The use shall be a combination of land uses that are permitted, permitted with limitations, or permitted by Specific Use Permit, in the zoning district within the residential, civic and institutional, and commercial uses as categorized in Section 39.02.016, Land Use Matrix.
6.
A.
ii.
Assess and collect the hotel property tax in accordance with Chapter 351, Municipal Hotel Occupancy Taxes, of the Texas Tax Code; and
B.
Accommodations. The use shall only occur in:
i.
A legal accessory dwelling unit; or
ii.
Within a primary residence.
7.
General (MU-3).
A.
Only Single-Family Detached Dwelling is allowed on a blockface developed for Single-Family Detached Dwellings; and
B.
Notwithstanding Section 39.02.005d.3, the Maximum Front Build-to-Zone for a Single-Family Detached Dwelling use is 25'.
d.
Automobile and related uses.
1.
Automobile structured parking (primary use). The use shall comply with the Automobile Structure Parking standards of Section 39.03.009, Parking Ratios and Design.
2.
A.
Bufferyard. A Type B Bufferyard in accordance with Section 39.03.016, Bufferyard Landscaping, shall be required when adjacent to a residentially zoned or used property.
B.
Outdoor storage. Vehicles and vehicle parts shall not be stacked to a height above the bufferyard wall, fence, or berm within 50 feet of the wall, fence, or berm.
3.
Automobile uses in MU-3. Automobile uses in the MU-3 district shall have a minimum of one property frontage on 19th Street, Avenue E, Avenue F, or Avenue G (north of Main.), or shall be adjacent to existing automobile uses.
e.
Civic and institutional uses.
1.
Cemetery/funeral services. A Type B Bufferyard, in accordance with Section 39.03.016, Bufferyard Landscaping, shall be required when adjacent to a residentially zoned or used property.
2.
Child care, day care center. The gross floor area shall not exceed 15,000 square feet.
3.
Club or lodge. The use shall be:
A.
Non-profit. Prohibited from being used as a for-profit commercial business; and
B.
For residential developments only. Operated as a private community center for the recreational and social use of the residents of a subdivision or a residential development.
4.
Educational services (excluding transportation-related instruction).
5.
Educational services (transportation-related instruction only).
A.
Auto-Urban Commercial (AC). Educational Services shall not include outdoor practice facilities for truck driving.
B.
General Industrial (GI). Educational Services shall be limited to adult education and shall be in conjunction with a permitted industry operating within the district.
6.
Hospital/rehabilitative care. The property shall be a maximum of five acres in area.
7.
Library, museum, or gallery. The gross floor area shall not exceed 15,000 square feet.
8.
Medical and diagnostic laboratories. The use shall:
C.
Screening. Have a Type B Bufferyard, in accordance with Section 39.03.016, Bufferyard Landscaping, where materials and equipment are stored in areas visible to the public; and
9.
Medical office/clinic. The gross floor area shall not exceed 15,000 square feet.
f.
Commercial uses.
1.
A.
Mixed-use development. The use shall be part of a mixed-use development, either connected to another use or freestanding, and designed to support surrounding residential uses.
B.
Total floor area. The gross floor area shall not exceed 3,500 square feet.
2.
Brewpub, microbrewery, microdistillery, or microwinery. Any brewpub, microbrewery, microdistillery, microwinery, wine tasting facility, beer tasting facility, or alcohol tasting facility shall meet all state and other separation requirements and be located a minimum of 300 feet, measured from property line to property line, from any property zoned RE, SF-1, SF-2, or MDR zoning district.
4.
B.
Repair and service. Automobile/vehicle repair and auto body and automobile/vehicle service shall all be prohibited.
5.
A.
High Density Residential (HDR). The use shall:
i.
Be accessory to a principal use (including, but not limited to, a food store on the first floor of an apartment building, or as an individual business, either connected or freestanding, or as part of a mixed-use development that is designed to support surrounding residential uses); or
ii.
Not exceed 3,500 square feet of gross floor area.
6.
Heavy machinery sales and rentals. The use shall:
7.
Home furnishing store. The gross floor area shall not exceed 15,000 square feet.
8.
Office, general. The gross floor area shall not exceed 3,500 square feet.
9.
Personal services. The gross floor area shall not exceed 3,500 square feet.
10.
A.
Minimum site area. Initial development of a recreational vehicle park shall not be less than two acres fully improved with serviced spaces.
B.
Sanitation facilities. Recreational vehicle parks shall provide toilets, baths or showers, and other sanitation facilities which shall conform to the following requirements:
i.
The toilet and other sanitation facilities for males and females shall be either in separate buildings or shall be separated, if in the same building, by a soundproof wall. Such service buildings shall be well lighted and ventilated at all times with screened openings. These service buildings shall be maintained in clean and sightly condition and kept free of any condition that could menace the health of any occupant. Service buildings shall be located not closer than five feet or farther than 200 feet from any recreational vehicle space.
C.
Toilet facilities.
i.
Males. Toilet facilities for males shall consist of not less than one flush toilet for every 15 recreational vehicles, one urinal for every 15 recreational vehicles, and one shower with individual dressing accommodations for every 10 recreational vehicles.
ii.
Females. Toilet facilities for females shall consist of not less than one flush toilet for every 10 recreational vehicles and one shower with individual dressing accommodations for every 10 recreational vehicles.
D.
Density. Recreational vehicle parks shall have a maximum density of 12 vehicles per acre.
E.
Generally.
ii.
Location. It shall be unlawful for any person to locate a recreational vehicle park within the City limits except as provided in this UDC.
iii.
Building permits and code compliance.
a.
All new construction permitted by this Subsection shall comply with the requirements and standards set out in all relevant sections of the City of Lubbock Code of Ordinances, including, but not limited to, Subdivision Regulations, Building Code, Plumbing Code, Electrical Code, Sidewalk Ordinance, and Zoning Ordinance.
b.
Recreational vehicle parks in existence upon the effective date of this article shall comply with this Subsection and Subsections F., Supervision, through H., Fire Protection, and Subsection I.iii., Patio Roofs and Carports, through I.viii., Lighting, when updating their existing facilities.
c.
Updating shall mean major remodeling or replacement of existing facilities but shall not include normal maintenance.
F.
Supervision. A responsible attendant or supervisor, owner, or operator shall be in charge at all times to keep the manufactured home and recreational vehicle park, its facilities, and equipment in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition and shall be answerable, with the licensee, for any violation of the provisions of this Subsection.
G.
Disposal of garbage and rubbish. Recreational vehicle parks shall provide a sufficient number of dumpsters to handle the refuse generated by their occupants. Such dumpsters shall be located in designated areas where pickup will be made by the City.
H.
Fire protection.
i.
Fire lanes. No recreational vehicle space, not including driveway or access, shall be located more than 100 feet from a street without a fire lane being provided. Such fire lane shall be a minimum of 20 feet in width, shall be hard-surfaced, and shall be kept open and unobstructed at all times. The required driveway or access, as specified in Subsection I.xii, Driveway or Accessway, may serve as such fire lane provided it meets the standards as set forth in this Subsection.
ii.
Manufactured homes.
a.
Fire hydrants shall be installed so that no manufactured home space will be over 600 feet from a hydrant as measured along and approved access road, sitting on a water main that is appropriately sized as determined by the City Engineer.
c.
Fences around manufactured homes shall not be over 34 inches high across the front of the space.
I.
Construction standards for new parks.
i.
Requirements generally. All recreational vehicle parks constructed in whole or in part after the effective date of this UDC shall conform to the requirements of this Subsection.
ii.
Setbacks; spacing.
a.
Spacing:
I.
Between manufactured structures: 10 feet.
II.
End to end parking: 6 feet.
b.
I.
From permanent structures (excluding individual storage structures, patio roofs, and carports): 5 feet.
II.
From patio roof or carport of one manufactured structure to adjacent manufactured structures: 3 feet.
III.
Rear and side park property lines: 5 feet.
IV.
Front park property lines: 15 feet.
VI.
From cul-de-sac streets: 10 feet.
c.
Space width: 25 feet.
iii.
Patio roofs and carports. Recreational vehicle spaces may have open unenclosed patio roofs and carports of metal, fiberglass, or other incombustible materials.
iv.
Water supply. An adequate supply of potable water for domestic and fire protection purposes shall be supplied to meet the requirements of the park. Recreational vehicle spaces shall be provided with a water hookup at least four inches above the ground and a hose connection for lawn maintenance.
v.
Sewage disposal. Waste from showers, bathtubs, toilets, and lavatories in recreational vehicles and service or other buildings within the park shall be discharged into a public wastewater system in compliance with applicable ordinances. In the event public services are not available, such waste shall be discharged into a private disposal system approved by the health and environmental inspector of Lubbock County, Texas.
vi.
Natural gas. Recreational vehicle space shall be provided with a natural gas hookup at least four inches above the ground.
vii.
Electrical service. Underground service shall be provided throughout recreational vehicle parks and service to individual recreational vehicles shall meet the requirements as set forth in Chapter 22 of the City of Lubbock Code of Ordinances. All electric meters shall be permanently installed in a location accessible from an interior street, alley, or all-weather walkway.
viii.
Lighting.
a.
Entrances and exits to recreational vehicle parks shall be lighted with one or more luminaires (or fixtures) totaling 7,700 lumens.
b.
The interior area of the recreational vehicle park shall be lighted to five-tenths footcandle average maintained. All luminaires shall be mounted 15 feet to 25 feet above ground level.
ix.
Walks. All interior walks of recreational vehicle parks shall be all-weather and not less than four feet in width. Walks provided adjacent to interior streets shall be three-foot concrete gutter-walks. Walks provided adjacent to public streets shall comply with Article 39.04, Subdivision Standards.
x.
Interior streets. Interior asphalt streets shall be provided to service each recreational vehicle space. All spaces shall abut upon such paved interior street which shall connect with a public street. Interior streets where on-street parking is permitted shall not be less than 35 feet in width. In recreational vehicle parks where no on-street parking is permitted, the interior streets shall not be less than 20 feet in width. All streets shall have standard curb and gutter except where three-foot gutter-walks or drives are stipulated. No cul-de-sac streets shall be over 250 feet from center of the turnaround to the nearest curb line of the street it abuts. Turnarounds shall have a minimum forty-foot radius at the edge of the paved surface or to the face of the curb.
xi.
Ingress and egress. All recreational vehicle parks shall have a double drive entrance separated by a thirty-foot median and a secondary access street at least 300 feet from this double entrance. Such streets shall have standard curb and gutter and shall not be less than 20 feet in width. Secondary access street can be chained for control as long as a breakaway lock is used. Entrances and exits must comply with the provisions of Chapter 36 of the City of Lubbock Code of Ordinances.
xii.
Driveway or accessway. A driveway or accessway shall be reserved from the street to the manufactured home stand.
xiii.
Parking. In addition to the off-street parking requirements in Section 39.03.009, Parking Ratios and Design, recreational vehicle parks shall provide one additional guest parking space in a common area for each four recreational vehicle spaces in the park. Such parking spaces shall not be over 200 feet from the travel trailers they serve.
J.
Other standards.
i.
Each recreational vehicle shall contain a five-pound CO2 fire extinguisher at all times.
ii.
Fire hydrants shall be installed so that no recreational vehicle space will be over 200 feet from a hydrant sitting on an eight-inch water main.
iii.
There shall not be any storage under the recreational vehicle.
iv.
The recreational vehicle park licensee shall be responsible for maintaining the conditions of this Subsection. The Fire Marshal shall make periodic inspections of these parks to ensure the above conditions are maintained.
11.
Repair service. The use shall:
A.
Be accessory to a principal use (for example, a phone repair service on the first floor of an apartment building, as an individual business, either connected or freestanding, or as part of a mixed-use development designed to support surrounding residential uses); and
B.
Floor area. Not exceed 3,500 square feet of gross floor area.
12.
Restaurant. The gross floor area shall not exceed 3,500 square feet.
13.
A.
High Density Residential (HDR). The use shall:
i.
Be accessory to a principal use (for example, a boutique on the first floor of an apartment building, as an individual business, either connected or freestanding, or as part of a mixed-use development designed to support surrounding residential uses); and
ii.
Not exceed 3,500 square feet of gross floor area.
14.
Self-storage, mini-warehouse. The use shall be limited to the following:
A.
Prohibited items. The storage of goods that are explosive, highly flammable, or produce noxious odors shall be prohibited.
B.
Buffering. A Type B Bufferyard, in accordance with Section 39.03.016, Bufferyard Landscaping, shall be required along any street that also borders a residential zoning district.
15.
A.
Minimum distance from same use. In all applicable districts, this use shall be located a minimum distance of 1,000 feet from property line to property line;
B.
Minimum distance from other uses. This use shall be located a minimum distance of 600 feet from the following uses, measured as a radius from property line to property line; and
i.
Public or private elementary or secondary schools;
ii.
City parks;
iii.
Child care or day care centers;
C.
Shall obtain a permit authorizing a smoke shop or Tobacco Store from the Planning Department.
16.
Studio (arts, crafts, or recording).
A.
High Density Residential (HDR). The use shall:
i.
Be accessory to the principal use (i.e., a studio on the first floor of an apartment building, or as an individual business, either connected or freestanding, as part of a mixed-use development designed to support surrounding residential uses); and
ii.
Not exceed 3,500 square feet of gross floor area.
g.
Industrial and manufacturing uses.
1.
A.
Truck access. The use shall be located such that associated truck traffic can access a collector or arterial street without traveling on a street adjacent to a residentially zoned or used property.
B.
Indoor operations. All operations within 500 feet of a residentially zoned or used property shall be conducted completely within a building.
C.
Nuisances. No impacts or byproducts of the use, including noise, dust, or odor shall be discernible from an abutting residentially zoned or used property.
D.
Bufferyard. A Type C Bufferyard, in accordance with Section 39.03.016, Bufferyard Landscaping shall be required when abutting a residentially zoned or used property.
2.
A.
Indoor operations. All operations shall be conducted completely within a building, except limited daily outdoor operations and storage may occur behind the building and, in all districts except for the Base Mixed-Use districts, shall occur a minimum of 50 feet from any property line. In the Base Mixed-Use districts, such activities shall occur a minimum of 20 feet from any property line.
B.
Nuisances. No impacts or byproducts of the use, including noise, dust, or odor shall be discernible from abutting property.
C.
Outdoor storage. Outdoor storage shall be screened from view from the public right-of-way and adjacent properties with a Type C Bufferyard, in accordance with Section 39.03.016, Bufferyard Landscaping.
D.
Mixed-use districts. In addition to complying with Subsections A. through C., above, light manufacturing in the Mixed-Use Districts shall take place in a Shop building type, as established in Section 39.03.005h, Shop.
3.
A.
Gross floor area. The gross floor area shall not exceed 3,500 square feet.
B.
Indoor operations and outdoor storage. All operations shall be conducted completely within a building and no outdoor storage is permitted.
h.
Entertainment and recreation uses.
1.
Commercial amusement, indoor. The gross floor area shall not exceed 3,500 square feet.
2.
A.
Residential districts. The use shall be limited to being an athletic field or athletic facility that is part of a larger educational services complex or a golf course.
B.
Mixed-use districts. The use shall be limited to a farmers' market.
3.
Alcoholic beverages, on-site consumption (nightclub or bar).
A.
Minimum distance from same use. In all applicable districts except for the Base Mixed-Use districts, the use shall be located a minimum of 600 feet from an existing location of the same use, measured in a direct line from front door to front door, as depicted with letter "A" in Figure 39.02.018.h-1, On-Site Alcoholic Beverage Consumption Separation from Same Use. There shall be no separation requirement in the Base Mixed-Use districts.
B.
Minimum distance from residential. The use shall be located a minimum of 300 feet from any residential use, measured as a radius from property lines of the limited use, as depicted with letter "A" in Figure 39.02.018.h-2, On-Site Alcoholic Beverage Consumption Separation from Residential Use.
Figure 39.02.018.h-1 On-Site Alcoholic Beverage Consumption Separation from Same Use |
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Figure 39.02.018.h-2 On-Site Alcoholic Beverage Consumption Separation from Residential Use |
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4.
General (MU-3). The Package Store shall meet all state and other separation requirements and be located a minimum of 300 feet, measured from property line to property line, from any property from any Single-Family Detached Dwelling in existence at the time of the zone change.
i.
Transportation, utility, and communication uses.
2.
Wireless telecommunications tower. The use shall have an antenna, tower, or alternative tower structure other than a radio, television, or microwave broadcasting or transmitting antenna or facility when the antenna is co-located on an existing tower or does not add more than 20 feet to the height of an existing alternative tower structure with units that are located inside of an accessory structure.
A.
Purpose. The purpose of these standards is to establish regulations for the siting of towers and antennas on public and private property and to:
iii.
Require users of towers and antennas to locate them, to the extent possible, in areas where the adverse impact on the community is minimal;
v.
Enhance the ability of the providers of telecommunications services to provide such services to the community quickly, effectively, and efficiently.
B.
Application requirements. The applicant of a new tower site other than a radio, television, or microwave broadcasting or transmission facility shall provide the following documentation for review by the Director of Planning:
i.
Inventory of existing sites. Each applicant of one or more towers shall provide to the planning department an inventory of its existing towers, including specific information about the location, height, and design of each tower. The planning department shall maintain an inventory of existing towers, including specific information about the location, height, and design of each tower. The City may share such information with other persons, organizations or governmental authorities seeking to locate antennas within the City.
ii.
Availability of suitable existing towers or other structures. No new tower shall be permitted unless the applicant demonstrates to the reasonable satisfaction of the planning department that no existing tower or structure can accommodate the applicant's proposed antenna. Evidence submitted to demonstrate that no existing tower or structure can accommodate the applicant's proposed antenna may consist of any of the following:
a.
No existing towers or structures are located within the geographic area required to meet applicant's engineering requirements.
b.
Existing towers or structures are not of sufficient height to meet applicant's engineering requirements.
c.
Existing towers or structures do not have sufficient structural strength to support applicant's proposed antenna and related equipment and cannot be reinforced to provide sufficient structural strength.
d.
The applicant's proposed antenna would cause electromagnetic interference with the antenna on the existing towers or structures, or the antenna on the existing towers or structures would cause interference with the applicant's proposed antenna.
f.
Property owners or owners of existing towers or structures are unwilling to accommodate the applicant's needs.
g.
The applicant demonstrates that there are other limiting factors that render existing towers and structures unsuitable.
iii.
Site development plan. Each applicant requesting a permit for a Wireless Telecommunication Tower shall submit a scaled Site Development Plan and a sealed elevation view and other supporting drawings, calculations, and other documentation, signed and sealed by appropriate professional engineers, showing the location and dimensions of all improvements, including information concerning topography, radio frequency coverage, tower height requirements, setbacks, drives, parking, fencing, landscaping, adjacent uses, and other information necessary to assessment of compliance with this UDC.
vi.
Security fencing. Towers shall be enclosed by security fencing not less than six feet in height and shall be equipped with an appropriate anticlimbing device.
vii.
Aesthetics. Towers shall either maintain a galvanized steel finish or, subject to any applicable standards of the FAA, be painted sky blue or gray, so as to reduce visual obtrusiveness. At a tower site, the design of the buildings and related structures shall, to the extent possible, use materials, colors, textures, screening, and landscaping that will blend the tower facilities to the natural setting and built environment. If an antenna is installed on a structure other than a tower, the antenna and supporting electrical and mechanical equipment must be of a neutral color that is identical to, or closely compatible with, the color of the supporting structure so as to make the antenna and related equipment as visually unobtrusive as possible.
viii.
Federal requirements. All towers must meet or exceed current standards and regulations of the FAA, the FCC, and any other agency of the federal government with the authority to regulate towers and antennas. If such standards and regulations are changed, then the owners of the towers and antennas governed by this section shall bring such towers and antennas into compliance with such revised standards and regulations within six months of the effective date of such standards and regulations.
ix.
Building codes and safety standards. To ensure the structural integrity of towers, the owner of a tower shall ensure that is it maintained in compliance with standards contained in applicable local building codes and the applicable standards for towers that are published by the Electronic Industries Association, as amended from time to time. If, upon inspection, the tower fails to comply with such codes and standards and constitutes a danger to persons and property, then, upon notice being provided to the owner of the tower, the owner shall have 30 days to bring such tower into compliance with such codes and standards. If the owner fails to bring such tower into compliance within 30 days, the Building Official may remove such tower or cause such tower to be removed at the owner's expense.
C.
Removal of abandoned antennas and towers. Any antenna or tower that is not operated for a continuous period of 12 months shall be considered abandoned, and the owner of such antenna or tower shall remove same within 90 days of receipt of notice from the planning department notifying the owner of such abandonment. If such antenna or tower is not removed within said 90 days, the Director of Planning may cause such antenna or tower to be removed at the owner's expense. If there are two or more users of a single tower, then this provision shall not become effective until all users cease using the tower.
D.
Refusal to grant request. Rejection of an application for a permitted use request for an antenna, tower or alternative tower structure by the Director of Planning shall require the applicant to submit a Specific Use Permit application in accordance with Section 39.07.033.
(Ordinance 2023-O0054 adopted 5/9/2023; Ordinance 2023-O0132 adopted 10/10/2023; Ordinance 2024-O0110 adopted 8/27/2024; Ordinance 2025-O0095 adopted 8/18/2025)
§ 39.02.019 Specific use standards.
a.
Generally.
Specific use review is a legislative procedure whereby the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends and the City Council makes a final decision on allowing a specific use, as denoted in each zoning district in Section 39.02.016, Land Use Matrix. Refer to Article 39.07, Development Review Procedures, for more information on the process to apply for, obtain, or appeal a final decision related to a Specific Use Permit.
b.
Purpose.
The purpose of a specific use approval is to ensure that a use that is generally deemed incompatible with permitted uses in a given zoning district can be considered for approval with certain conditions placed on the use as denoted in this Section.
c.
Applicability.
An application is required for the establishment of a new specific use, a change to a specific use, or the expansion of a specific use.
d.
Specific standards for specific use.
The following requirements shall be prerequisites to granting approval of each use as a specific use:
1.
Automobile/motorcycle race track. To establish and operate a motorcycle race track the operation shall not:
A.
Disseminate dust, fumes, gas, noxious odors, trash, smoke, glare, or other atmospheric influences beyond the boundaries of the property;
B.
Produce a level of noise at the boundary of the property that is of greater intensity of the level of noise of the nearest street traffic; and
C.
Create a fire hazard on surrounding property.
2.
A.
The use shall be located a minimum of 600 feet from any civic and Institutional use or a residentially used or zoned property; and
B.
Hours of operation shall be not earlier than 8:00 a.m. no later than 8:00 p.m. if the use is within 1,000 feet of residentially used or zoned property, or not earlier than 6:00 a.m. no later than 10:00 p.m. in all other locations.
4.
Correctional institution. To operate a correctional institution, the facility shall first be reviewed and found to be in compliance and compatible with the standards of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
5.
Junkyard, salvage yard, and wrecking yard. To establish and operate a junkyard, salvage yard, or wrecking yard:
A.
Size. The site shall be at least five acres at the time of application.
B.
Display area. A display area may be provided adjacent to the fronting street provided the following conditions are met:
ii.
A screening fence shall be constructed on the sides and rear of such display area;
iii.
The total area to be used for display shall not exceed five percent of the total development lot area; and
iv.
Display of parts and/or used cars which are for resale may be displayed in this area. Said used cars shall be complete with no parts removed and no more than five used cars may be displayed.
C.
Stacking. No item of junk, salvage, or other merchandise shall be stacked or permitted to be stacked or stored in excess of the height of the enclosing fence or wall nor nearer than two feet thereto except that wrecked vehicles may be stacked two vehicles high provided said vehicles are stacked a minimum of 75 feet from any property line.
D.
Arrangement of materials. Such junk, salvage, or other merchandise on the premises shall be arranged to provide reasonable inspection of, or access to, all parts of the premises. The premises shall be open for inspection and meet the requirements of the fire, police, health, and building authorities at all times.
7.
A.
Minimum acreage. Manufactured Home Parks must be located on a property that is ten (10) acres or more.
B.
Restrictions on placement of manufactured housing.
i.
All manufactured homes placed within a manufactured home park or subdivision shall conform with the standards established for manufactured homes by the National Mobile Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. Section 5401 et seq.), and any subsequent modification or amendments to such standards. Except as otherwise allowed by Section 28.17.003 of the City of Lubbock Code of Ordinances, manufactured homes may not be installed within the corporate limits. All other structures, on site, shall comply with all City codes and ordinances. In addition, compliance shall be made with the appropriate sections of this UDC concerning foundations, supports and utility connections.
ii.
An application to install a new HUD-code manufactured home for use as a dwelling is considered to be granted unless the City, in writing, denies the application and states the reason for the denial not later than the 45th day after the date the application is received.
iii.
Subsections i. and ii., above, do not affect the validity of an otherwise valid deed restriction. However, the City of Lubbock will not enforce any private deed restriction.
iv.
A permit, fee, bond, or policy of insurance is not required for the transportation and installation of manufactured housing by a licensed retailer or installer, except as approved by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, operating through its manufactured housing division. This Subsection does not prohibit the collection by the City of the actual costs which result from the transportation of a manufactured home.
v.
Notwithstanding any zoning or other law, in the event that a manufactured home occupies a lot, the owner of the manufactured home may remove the manufactured home from its location and place another manufactured home on the same property, provided that the replacement is a newer manufactured home and is at least as large in living space as the prior manufactured home.
C.
Inspection and permit.
i.
Inspection shall be made of manufactured homes and manufactured home sites by the Building Official, in accordance with the inspections required in Sections 28.05.231 of the City of Lubbock Code of Ordinances and this UDC, and the required inspection fees shall be paid.
ii.
A permit shall be secured from the Building Official by any person desiring to place a manufactured home within a manufactured home park or subdivision following the procedures in Articles 28.05 and/or 28.07 of the City of Lubbock Code of Ordinances, as applicable. Such permit shall be secured before any preparation of the lot is started prior to moving in a manufactured home or making an addition to a manufactured home in accordance with the Building Code.
iii.
Permits required for the placement or installation of manufactured homes include those necessary for movement and placement of the home, as well as to accommodate the connection of electrical, plumbing, and fuel gas systems, including all necessary inspections associated therewith. Any addition to a manufactured home shall require permits in accordance with the Building Code, the Electrical Code, the Plumbing Code, and the Mechanical Code in accordance with Article 28.05 of the City of Lubbock Code of Ordinances.
8.
Outdoor shooting/archery range. To operate an outdoor shooting/archery range:
A.
The minimum area of the parcel proposed for development shall be 30 acres;
B.
The range shall be a minimum of 2,500 feet from residential zoning districts, schools, places of public assembly, day care centers, and parks used for active recreation, which shall be measured along a straight line between the closest property lines in all directions; and
C.
The use shall be designed to prevent projectiles from leaving the site and shall be approved by the City of Lubbock Police Department and a third-party, independent inspector who shall certify the site is in compliance with this regulation.
9.
Resource extraction. To establish and operate a mine or any other facility that extracts natural resources from the ground:
A.
Site plan. A survey and legal description of the property shall be submitted showing a north arrow, scale, and date. It shall also show the owner of property in question and ownership of all adjacent property, typical features, existing, and proposed, such as property line, streets, alleys, easements, buildings or other structures, driveways, screening, and landscaping on the property and within 200 feet of the property;
B.
Statement of depth. The application shall designate the depth to which excavation or fill will be made and the angle of all side slopes;
C.
Dust. The application shall include a statement describing provisions for controlling dust;
D.
Traffic. The application shall include a statement of precautions to be taken to guide traffic movements safely in, around, and by said operation; and
E.
Oil and gas drilling. If the resource extraction is for oil and/or gas, the requirements of Article 8.07, Oil and Gas Drilling, of the City of Lubbock Code of Ordinances shall be met.
10.
Sexually-oriented business. To operate a sexually-oriented business, the following standards shall be met, in addition to the standards in Article 8.09, Sexually-Oriented Businesses, in the City of Lubbock Code of Ordinances:
A.
Testimony. Testimony before the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council shall establish that:
11.
Stockyards. To operate a stockyard, the following standards shall be met:
A.
Slaughter. No killing or dressing of animals for human or animal consumption shall be permitted on any lot, tract, or parcel.
C.
Fencing. All animals kept shall be confined within pens or fences of suitable materials and substantial construction sufficient to restrain the animals.
D.
Shelter. Each animal allowed by this Section shall be properly stabled or housed in a shelter suitable for protection from the elements. Such shelters shall comply with the requirements of a construction permit, if such is required, to be obtained from the Building Official.
E.
Feed storage. Feed grains or all other animal foods with the exception of hay shall be stored in metal or other rodent-proof receptacles.
F.
Parking. Adequate parking shall be provided for all uses on the property, as determined by staff and required as part of the specific use approval.
(Ordinance 2023-O0054 adopted 5/9/2023; Ordinance 2025-O0095 adopted 8/18/2025)
§ 39.02.020 Accessory use and structure standards
a.
Purpose and applicability.
1.
Purpose. The purpose of this Section is to outline standards for accessory uses and structures, which apply to all uses in all districts to:
A.
Economic development. Promote economic development by making the community a more desirable place to live, conduct business, and recreate.
B.
Property values. Protect property values and lessen the impact that some accessory structures may have on residential properties;
C.
Aesthetics. Enhance and protect the aesthetic interests of the community; and
D.
General welfare. Advance the general welfare of the community.
2.
Applicability.
A.
Districts. Standards are organized by the following:
i.
Accessory uses, generally;
ii.
Accessory uses in residential districts;
iii.
Accessory uses in nonresidential and mixed-use districts; and
B.
Construction and expansion. The standards of this Section apply when:
i.
An accessory use or structure is established or constructed;
ii.
An existing accessory structure is expanded by more than 10% of its gross floor area; or
iii.
There is an expansion of an accessory use to or within an existing building or in an outdoor area devoted to the accessory use.
b.
General accessory uses and structures.
1.
Generally. Accessory structures include, but are not limited to, garages, tool houses, greenhouses, and storage houses.
2.
Applicability. The standards of this Subsection are for accessory uses and structures that are permitted in any zoning district in association with a principal use or uses.
3.
All accessory uses and structures. The following standards shall apply to all accessory uses and structures in all zoning districts except as indicated otherwise:
A.
Subordination. The accessory use or structure shall be subordinate to and serve a primary use or primary structure. Except as provided in this Subsection, a non-agricultural accessory structure shall be subordinate in height to the primary structure or residence.
B.
Same property. An accessory use or structure shall be located on the same parcel or lot as the primary use or structure.
C.
Timing of use. No accessory structure may be used unless the primary structure is also being used.
D.
Residential use. Accessory structures shall not be used as dwellings.
E.
Commercial use. Accessory structures located on residentially zoned or used property shall not be used for commercial purposes other than a permitted home occupation or home business.
F.
i.
Generally. Except as provided for in Subsection c.2.B.iv, detached accessory structures shall have minimum interior side and rear setbacks of five feet. Attached accessory structures shall comply with the setbacks that apply to the primary use or structure but shall not be less than five feet.
ii.
Residential accessory structures. In addition to the standards in Subsection i. above, the following shall apply to residential accessory structures:
a.
An accessory structure shall be located to the rear of the front facade of the principal structure. In the case of a through lot, the accessory structure shall meet the required setback from the rear street.
b.
An accessory building with vehicular access that fronts an alley shall be set back a minimum of 20 feet from the alleyright-of-way or easement.
c.
Refer to Subsection c.2.B, Setbacks, for additional provisions for residential accessory structures.
G.
Easements. Accessory structures permanently affixed to the ground shall not encroach into an easement.
I.
Fence and wall height. Fence and wall height shall be measured as described in Section 39.02.023, Measurements.
J.
Quantity. The number of accessory structures permitted per lot (based on lot size) shall be the following:
i.
One acre or greater. Lots with an area of one acre (43,560 square feet) or greater shall not have more than four accessory structures.
ii.
20,000 to 43,559 square feet. Lots with an area between 20,000 square feet and 43,559 square feet shall not have more than three accessory structures.
iii.
Less than 20,000 square feet. Lots with an area of less than 20,000 square feet shall not have more than two accessory structures.
4.
Carports and porte-cocheres. Detached and attached carports and porte-cocheres, as depicted in Figure 39.02.020.b-2, Carport and Porte-Cochere, are allowed subject to the following:
A.
vii.
Figure 39.02.020.b-2 Carport and Porte-Cochere | |
 Residential Carport |  Residential Porte-Cochere |
B.
Prohibited. Temporary or pre-assembled carports or porte-cocheres are prohibited.
C.
Building permit required. As permanent structures, carports and porte-cocheres are subject to the City's Building Code, including wind load requirements, and shall require a building permit prior to construction.
D.
Encroachment. Carports and porte-cocheres shall not encroach into required setbacks, except as listed below.
E.
Construction methods. Carports, porte-cocheres, and their support structures shall be firmly anchored to the ground. Drainage runoff from the structure shall not create a greater amount of water runoff and/or drainage than pre-existed the structure onto adjacent properties.
F.
Residential carport or porte-cochere location.
i.
Rear yard. The Director of Planning may approve a Site Development Plan for a carport or porte-cochere located in the rear yard of a townhouse building type if it complies with all of the following standards:
b.
Design and appearance. A carport or porte-cochere shall be constructed so that supporting posts, fascia, soffits, roof, and roof slope are of the same color, materials, and architectural style as the principal structure;
c.
Length and width. Carports and porte-cocheres shall have dimensions no greater than 24 feet in length by 20 feet in width;
d.
Setback. The carport or porte-cochere shall obey all setbacks for the district in which it is located.
ii.
Front yard and side yard. The Director of Planning may approve a Site Development Plan for a carport or porte-cochere located in the front yard or side yard of single-family detached or multi-family dwelling if it complies with all of the following standards:
a.
Design and appearance. A carport or porte-cochere shall be constructed so that supporting posts, fascia, soffits, roof, and roof slope are of the same color, materials, and architectural style as the principal structure;
b.
Length and width. Carports and porte-cocheres shall have dimensions no greater than 24 feet in length by 20 feet in width;
5.
Residential and agricultural fences and walls.
A.
Subdivision perimeter fences or walls. A fence or wall may be provided along the perimeter of a new subdivision adjacent to public right-of-way. If a fence or wall is provided, it shall:
i.
Be of a consistent design for the entirety of the subdivision with a Type B Bufferyard, as detailed in Section 39.03.016 Bufferyard Landscaping, provided along the fence where adjacent to an arterial street or highway;
ii.
Be maintained by a homeowners' association, property owners' association, public improvement district, or tax increment financing reinvestment zone;
iii.
Include stone or brick columns spaced a maximum of 30 feet apart;
iv.
Not encroach into the public right-of-way;
v.
Be a minimum of six feet in height; and
vi.
Be installed by the subdivider, the subdivider's contractor, or other entity approved by the Director of Planning.
B.
Prohibited fence materials. Residential fences not associated with the permitted keeping of livestock are prohibited from being composed of the following materials:
D.
Approved fence materials. Residential fences may be constructed of any of the following materials:
i.
Masonry (brick, stone, reinforced concrete) or any other sustainable material with more than a 30-year life expectancy;
ii.
Ornamental metal fencing;
iii.
Cedar or whitewood;
iv.
Composite fencing;
v.
Vinyl fencing;
vi.
Chainlink fencing;
vii.
Wooden split-rail or painted pipe rail fencing may be installed on parcels of one acre or larger;
viii.
Sheet, roll, or corrugated metal, only if constructed with metal posts, metal frames, metal brackets, and metal caps; and
ix.
Other wooden picket fences, only if constructed with metal posts, metal brackets, and metal caps. Wooden horizontal members must be at least 2" X 4" in size.
F.
Setbacks. Fences and walls are permitted in any required setbacks, subject to the height limits in Subsection b.5.E., Height and Openness, above, and subject to the visibility triangle established in Section 39.02.023, Measurements.
6.
Nonresidential and mixed-use fences. Except as provided in Subsection b.6.A., Industrial Screening Fence Requirements, below, and Subsection c.7., Private Sports Courts and Batting Cages, other than required buffer fencing, the following regulations apply to fencing in base nonresidential and mixed-use districts, and for nonresidential and mixed-use developments in residential or industrial districts.
A.
Industrial screening fence requirements. Other than required buffer fencing, the following regulations apply to fencing for industrial uses located in the LI and GI districts.
B.
Approved fence materials. Fences associated with nonresidential and mixed-use development may be constructed of any of the following materials.
i.
Masonry (brick, stone, reinforced concrete) or any other sustainable material with more than a 30-year life expectancy;
ii.
Ornamental metal fencing;
iii.
Cedar or redwood;
iv.
Composite fencing;
v.
Vinyl fencing;
vi.
Wooden split-rail or painted pipe rail fencing may be installed on parcels of one acre or larger;
vii.
Other wooden picket fences, only if constructed with metal posts, metal brackets, and metal caps. Chemically pre-treated wooden horizontal members must be at least 2" X 4" in size.
C.
Prohibited fence materials. Nonresidential fences not associated with the permitted keeping of livestock are prohibited from being composed of the following materials:
E.
Height. Height shall not exceed eight feet.
7.
Solar panel array (small-scale).
B.
Roof-mounted.
ii.
A roof-mounted array on a pitched roof may not extend more than 12 inches above the roof surface if the roof is visible from the public right-of-way or from a residential property, nor may it extend more than 12 inches beyond any edge of the roof.
iii.
A roof-mounted array on a pitched roof that is visible from the public right-of-way may cover a maximum of 50 percent of the roof plane visible to the public right-of-way.
iv.
Where an array is placed atop a flat roof, it may not extend more than five feet above the roof and shall be screened from the public right-of-way with the building's facade parapet or similar mechanism.
C.
Agreement. If solar panels are to be interconnected to the electric utility grid, proof of an executed interconnect agreement shall be provided to the Building Official before the system is interconnected. Systems approved pursuant to this Subsection may not generate power as a commercial enterprise.
c.
Residential accessory uses and structures.
1.
Applicability. The standards of this Subsection are for residential accessory uses and structures.
2.
Accessory structures. Accessory structures include, but are not limited to, garages, tool houses, greenhouses, and storage houses, and are subject to the following unless explicitly modified in this Subsection:
A.
Generally. Such structures shall meet applicable City Building Codes and receive permits, if required, prior to construction. These structures shall not be permitted as dwellings.
B.
Setbacks. The following setback requirements shall apply to residential accessory structures unless otherwise required in this Section.
i.
An accessory structure shall be located to the rear of the front facade of the principal structure. In the case of a through lot, the accessory structure shall meet the required setback from the rear street.
ii.
Detached accessory structures shall have a minimum side and rear setback of five feet.
iii.
A garage that fronts an alley shall be set back a minimum of 20 feet from the alley right-of-way or easement line.
iv.
In the RE, SF-1, SF-2, MDR and HDR districts, an accessory structure may be built to within 18 inches of the rear lot line if the property has paved alley access. However, if a garage or one-story carport has its vehicular access facing a street or alley right-of-way or access easement, the minimum setback shall be 20 feet for garages, or five feet for one-story carports not having solid side walls. Setbacks shall be measured from the nearest right-of-way or easement boundary in a direction extending from the right-of-way or easement boundary in a line perpendicular to the face of the garage or carport.
3.
A.
Floor area. An accessory structure that supports an agricultural activity may exceed the floor area of the principal building.
B.
Residential separation. All agricultural structures (excluding fences) used to house livestock shall be located so that they are no closer than 150 feet from a dwelling unit on another property. This requirement shall not apply if a dwelling unit is constructed so as to encroach upon such separation, except that such an agricultural structure may no longer expand towards a newly established residential use.
4.
A.
Generally. Community gardens shall comply with all regulations of the associated district and applicable standards for community gardens in Section 39.02.018b, Agricultural Uses.
B.
Location. The entirety of the community garden shall be located within the rear yard and shall not be located within any required setback.
C.
Screening. The entirety of the community garden shall be screened by an opaque fence.
D.
Composting. Composting may be performed on-site, within a composting container, subject to the following:
i.
Composted materials shall be generated on-site or contributed by members of the community garden; and
ii.
All composting containers shall be located a minimum of 20 feet from side and rear property lines and a minimum of 40 feet from the front property line.
5.
A.
Types permitted. Home occupations are limited to office and professional services, and any use operating as a customary home occupation approved by the City prior to the effective date of this UDC.
B.
Types prohibited. The following are prohibited as home occupations:
ii.
General retail sales;
iii.
Mortuaries;
iv.
Major electrical appliance repair, motorized vehicle repair, and related uses;
viii.
Other activities that the Director of Planning deems to be functionally similar to a prohibited home occupation.
D.
Permitted structures. Any permitted home occupation may take place in the principal or accessory structure.
E.
Scale of use.
i.
The home occupation shall not exceed more than 25 percent of the gross floor area of the principal building or 400 square feet, whichever is less; and
F.
Advertisement. To prevent increased traffic congestion in residential areas, no advertising device such as a sign, display, handbills, or other visible indication thereof shall be displayed inside or outside the residential dwelling and no print or social media advertising shall advertise the business or property address.
G.
Character of dwelling.
i.
No alteration shall be made to the building that changes the residential character or appearance of the dwelling to accommodate the home occupation; and
ii.
The mechanical or electrical equipment supporting the home occupation shall be limited to that which is self-contained within the structure and normally used for office, domestic, or household purposes.
H.
Exterior storage prohibited. There shall be no outdoor display or storage of goods, materials, merchandise, or equipment related to the home occupation that is visible from the exterior of the dwelling unit.
I.
Nuisances. The home occupation shall not create or cause any perceptible noise, odor, smoke, electrical interference, vibrations, or anything else that constitutes a public or private nuisance to neighboring properties.
J.
Signage. There shall be no signage or any other external visible indication relating to the home occupation.
K.
Deliveries. The home occupation shall not require the delivery or shipment of materials, merchandise, goods, or equipment by any means other than passenger motor vehicles, one-ton step-up vans, or similar-sized trucks that are less than 10 tons gross vehicle weight.
L.
Parking.
i.
On-site. No more than one vehicle used in connection with any home occupation shall be parked on the property.
ii.
Places to park. No more than two on-street parking spaces shall be used by the home occupation at any one time.
iii.
Traffic congestion. The home occupation shall be conducted so that it does not create parking or traffic congestion or otherwise unreasonably interfere with the peace and enjoyment of surrounding homes as places of residence.
M.
Discharge or dangerous uses. The home occupation:
i.
Shall not discharge into any wastewater system, drainage way, or the ground any material which is radioactive, poisonous, detrimental to normal wastewater plant operation, corrosive to wastewater pipes and installations, or any material that is a violation of Article 22.11 of the City of Lubbock Code of Ordinances; and
ii.
Will not be more dangerous to life, personal safety, or property than any other activity ordinarily carried on with respect to a dwelling unit used solely for residential purposes.
N.
Home beauty shop. If the use is a home beauty shop, the use shall be limited to no more than one operator's chair, three dryers, and one sink utilized and installed within the area of the residential dwelling devoted to this purpose.
O.
Other permits and laws. The occupation shall be operated in accordance with all applicable laws and, if a state or federal permit(s) or certificate(s) are required, such permit and/or certificate shall be obtained prior to beginning operation.
6.
Outdoor swimming pool, spa, and hot tub.
A.
Location.
i.
Except as modified in Subsection ii, below, outdoor swimming pools, spas, or hot tubs shall be located in the side or rear yard and shall have the same required setbacks as a detached structure, as established in Subsection c.2.B, Setbacks, above, as measured from the exterior pool fence or wall.
7.
Private sports courts and batting cages.
B.
Accessory structures. Each private sports court or batting cage will substitute for one permitted accessory structure per lot on a one-to-one basis.
C.
Location. A private sports court or batting cage shall be located to the rear of the front facade of the principal structure. A minimum 10-foot setback shall apply from side and rear property lines.
E.
Fence materials. Approved fencing materials are chainlink fencing or mesh netting.
8.
Intermodal shipping containers. Intermodal shipping containers, as separate structures or as a component to a structure, are prohibited for use within the RE, SF-1, SF-2, and MDR zoning districts.
d.
Nonresidential and mixed-use accessory uses and structures.
1.
Applicability. The standards of this Subsection are for nonresidential and mixed-use accessory uses and structures.
2.
Automated teller machine (ATM) or vending kiosk. ATMs or vending kiosks are permitted subject to the following:
A.
Accessory use. They shall be customarily associated with a permitted principal use, located on the same lot or parcel, and shall not serve as a principal use;
C.
Height. They shall not exceed a maximum height of 10 feet;
D.
Mounting. They shall be elevated above parking lot surfaces and protected by a six-inch curb, with a minimum radius around the base of the kiosk of five feet. Bollards shall not be used for collision protection unless they are integrated into a decorative metal fence that surrounds the structure except at points of access; and
E.
Pedestrian access. Walk-up vending kiosks and ATMs shall be connected to the internal and external pedestrian circulation systems and do not interfere with vehicular circulation; or
F.
Vehicular access. Drive-through vending kiosks and ATMs shall have circulation that is independent from parking areas and shall provide a minimum of three stacking spaces, including the position at the kiosk or ATM.
3.
A.
ii.
Educational services (excluding transportation-related instruction).
B.
Generally. Community gardens shall comply with all regulations of the associated district and applicable standards for community gardens in Section 39.02.018b, Agricultural Uses.
C.
Location. The entirety of the community garden shall not be located within any required setback.
D.
Composting. Composting may be performed on-site, within a composting container, subject to the following:
i.
Composted materials shall be generated on-site or contributed by members of the community garden; and
ii.
All composting containers shall be located a minimum of 40 feet from side and rear property lines and a minimum of 80 feet from the front property line.
4.
A.
Generally. Donation bins, community recycling bins, and dumpster bins may be provided for permitted apartments, nonresidential uses, and mixed uses for solid waste or other appropriate collection services.
B.
Screening. Containers that are located in a front yard to meet the requirements of the refuse service provider or that are visible from the street right-of-way view shall be screened with a solid enclosure. The enclosure shall extend at least one foot above the container top, as depicted in Figure 39.02.020.d-1, Dumpster, Donation Bin, Recycling Collection Screening.
C.
Location. The placement of the containers shall meet the following requirements:
i.
Containers shall be placed on a paved surface of either concrete or asphalt;
ii.
Containers shall be located in such a manner that they can be serviced by a collection or refuse hauling vehicle without such vehicle encroaching on or interfering with the public use of streets or sidewalks, and without such vehicle backing out of the property onto the public right-of-way;
iii.
Openings into enclosures shall be positioned so that view of the containers from residentially zoned or used properties and from the street right-of-way is eliminated; and
iv.
The facilities shall be located in a side or rear yard of the parcel proposed for development unless it is not possible to provide service access in such locations.
Figure 39.02.020.d-1 Dumpster, Donation Bin, Recycling Collection Screening |
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5.
Drive-in or drive-through facility. Drive-in or drive-through facilities are permitted subject to the following:
6.
Outdoor display of merchandise. Permanent or seasonal outdoor display of merchandise is permitted subject to the following:
B.
Attached to principal building. An outdoor display area that is attached to a principal building (Letter "A" in Figure 39.02.020.d-2, Attached Outdoor Display Area, below) is permitted if the outdoor display area is:
ii.
Not located in areas that are required or used for parking, loading, or vehicular circulation.
iii.
Not larger than 15 percent of the gross floor area of the principal building (Letter "B" in Figure 39.02.020.d-2);
v.
If permanently covered, the display area shall be covered with a roof structure that is architecturally integrated into the primary building (Letter "C" in Figure 39.02.020.d-2), except that nursery areas may be covered by greenhouse roofing, screening, or another cover material that is appropriate for protecting plant stock; and
7.
Outdoor storage. Outdoor storage is permitted subject to the following:
A.
Accessory use. Outdoor storage shall take place only in conjunction with a principal use as permitted in nonresidential and mixed-use districts.
B.
Surfacing and drainage.
i.
LI and GI districts. In the LI and GI zoning districts, access aisles and maneuvering areas of enclosed outdoor storage areas may be composed of gravel.
ii.
All other nonresidential and mixed-use districts. All outdoor storage facilities including access aisles, driveways, and maneuvering areas shall be composed of an all-weather surface.
C.
Location. An outdoor storage area shall be located to the rear or side of the primary structure and shall be screened on all sides by a minimum six-foot solid wood or masonry screening fence.
D.
Maneuvering of inventory. The site shall be of adequate size, shape, and design to ensure:
i.
Inventory will be maneuvered without conflicting with vehicular use areas; and
ii.
All on-site maneuvering shall occur without encroaching onto adjacent properties or rights-of-way.
E.
Buffering and screening. Outdoor storage areas shall be screened from the public right-of-way and from adjacent properties with a Type B Bufferyard as established in Division 3.4, Trees, Landscaping, and Buffering, together with a fence or wall that is a minimum of six feet and a maximum of eight feet in height with the following exemptions:
i.
Retail planting stock and landscape stone or similar landscape materials, associated with a nursery or greenhouse;
iii.
Finished recreational vehicles, automobiles, portable buildings, boats, trailers, manufactured homes, and other similar vehicles or equipment sold by a permitted use on-site.
e.
Accessory dwelling unit.
1.
Applicability.
A.
Previously existing accessory dwelling units.
i.
In RE, SF-1, SF-2, MDR, and HDR districts, an accessory dwelling unit, as depicted in yellow in Figure 39.02.020.e-1, Accessory Dwelling Unit, is permitted on a parcel where the owner of the property lives in either the primary or accessory unit.
ii.
An existing accessory dwelling unit as described in Subsection e.1.A, Previously Existing Accessory Dwelling Units, shall be exempt from the standards of this Subsection and the Director of Planning may deem the accessory dwelling unit a nonconforming use and/or structure, as applicable.
2.
Approval. Application for an accessory dwelling unit, on a parcel where the owner of the property lives in either the primary or accessory unit, shall contain an affidavit stating why the accessory dwelling unit qualifies under this Section.
3.
Limitations on accessory dwelling units.
A.
Number of approvals per tract. Approval is limited to one primary dwelling unit and one accessory dwelling unit per lot.
C.
Parking. One off-street parking space shall be required in addition to the spaces required for the primary dwelling unit.
D.
Floor area. The floor area of the accessory dwelling unit shall not exceed that of the primary dwelling unit.
E.
Residential building code. The accessory dwelling unit shall comply with the requirements of the City's Building Code.
F.
Use. An accessory dwelling unit may be used as a long-term rental, short-term rental, or guest house.
4.
Effect of approval. Approval as an accessory dwelling unit shall not affect the uniform enforcement of all other ordinances designed for the protection of the health, welfare, and safety of the citizens of the City of Lubbock, including but not limited to the Fire, Building, and Housing Codes.
5.
Termination of approved status. A change in ownership shall not affect the status as an approved accessory dwelling unit provided either the primary or accessory dwelling unit is owner-occupied. Such status shall cease to exist if at least one of the two dwelling units on the development tract is not occupied by the owner of the property.
Figure 39.02.020.e-1 |
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Figure Notes: Accessory dwelling units shown above in yellow. |
(Ordinance 2023-O0054 adopted 5/9/2023; Ordinance 2023-O0132 adopted 10/10/2023; Ordinance 2024-O0110 adopted 8/27/2024; Ordinance 2025-O0095 adopted 8/18/2025)
§ 39.02.021 Temporary use and structure standards.
a.
Generally.
Temporary buildings, structures, and construction uses are subject to the standards of this Section.
b.
Purpose.
This Section provides standards for operating a temporary use. The purpose of these regulations is to manage temporary uses to protect the public health and safety and to preserve the value and enjoyment of surrounding properties.
c.
Applicability.
1.
Permit required. A temporary use permit shall be required, as established in Section 39.07.025, Temporary Use Permit, and is subject to administrative approval depending on the conformance of the application with the requirements of this Section.
2.
Listed uses. This Section applies to temporary uses in the zoning districts in Table 39.02.021-1, Permitted Temporary Uses, Frequencies, and Duration, below. Any temporary use that this Section does not allow, or that the Director of Planning determines to be substantially similar to those not allowed, is prohibited.
3.
Unlisted uses. The Director of Planning may interpret unlisted uses as requiring a Temporary Use Permit based on the provisions of Section 39.02.017, New and Unlisted Uses.
4.
Required principal use. Establishment of a temporary use requires a permanent principal use, except for a batch plant.
d.
Exemptions.
The following activities shall not require a Temporary Use Permit:
1.
Outdoor entertainment. Individual events in permitted athletic stadiums, amphitheaters, and City-owned parks.
2.
Farmers' markets or fairs. Farmers' markets, fairs, or other special events held within the public rights-of-way or on City-owned property that have received any necessary approvals outside of this UDC.
e.
General standards.
The following standards shall apply to temporary uses and structures.
1.
Location and site requirements. Unless otherwise provided for a specific temporary use, such uses shall:
A.
Have legal access to the site on which the use is proposed;
B.
Have all objects anchored down by the permittee;
C.
Be conducted in areas designated by an approved temporary use permit;
D.
Except for in the Mixed-Use districts, be set back 30 feet from public rights-of-way;
E.
In Mixed-Use districts, shall not encroach into the public right-of-way except as allowed in Subsection g., Specific Temporary Use Standards; and
F.
Be set back 50 feet from a residential zoning district.
2.
Parking, access, and circulation. A temporary use shall:
A.
Have sufficient on-site parking for the principal and temporary use;
B.
Have adequate sight distances for safe vehicular ingress and egress;
C.
Not obstruct vehicular circulation nor access by emergency service providers; and
D.
Provide safe circulation by:
i.
Maintaining access to principal uses operating simultaneously with the temporary use; and
3.
Utilities. Temporary uses shall provide sufficient potable water and adequate sewage disposal, when applicable.
5.
Public convenience and litter control.
A.
The Director of Planning may require that adequate public restroom facilities be provided on-site.
B.
Adequate waste and recycling containers shall be provided on-site.
C.
After the temporary use has completed its designed term, the site shall be returned to its condition prior to the temporary use being established, including, but not limited to, removal of all litter and any other facilities related to the use, at no expense to the City.
f.
Temporary use table.
1.
Generally. Table 39.02.021-1, Permitted Temporary Uses, Frequencies, and Duration, shows which temporary uses are permitted in which zoning districts and provides maximum frequency and duration of an allowed temporary use.
2.
Symbols. The symbols in Table 39.02.021-1, Permitted Temporary Uses, Frequencies, and Duration, shall have the following meanings:
A.
"NT" means "No Permit Required Temporary Permitted Use" subject to the applicable requirements of this Section but does not require approval of a temporary use permit.
B.
"TP" means "Temporary Permitted Use" subject to the applicable requirements of this Section and approval of a temporary use permit by the Director of Planning.
C.
"TS" means "Temporary Specific Use" subject to the applicable requirements of this Section and approval of a Specific Use Permit in accordance with Section 39.07.033, Specific Use Permit.
D.
"—" means that the use is prohibited in the specified zoning district.
E.
"Number/Number" in the Duration column means the maximum number of days permitted per event and the maximum number of events permitted on a single site in a calendar year. For example, outdoor dining is permitted every day of the year on the same site.
F.
"Standards" references refer to the standards below the table within this Subsection.
Table 39.02.021-1 Permitted Temporary Uses, Frequencies, and Duration | |||||||
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NT = No Permit Required Temporary Permitted Use; TP = Temporary Permitted Use; TS = Temporary Specific Use; — = Prohibited; "Number/Number" = Maximum number of days permitted per event/Maximum number of events permitted on a single site in a calendar year | |||||||
Temporary Use | Standards | Duration | Zoning Districts | ||||
Base Residential | Base Mixed-Use | Base Public and Nonresidential | |||||
NC, OF | AC | HC, IP, LI, GI | |||||
Subsection g.1 | TP | TP | TP | TP | TP | ||
Outdoor sales event, including grand opening | Subsection g.2 | 3/3 | TP | TS | TP | TP | — |
Subsection g.3 | 14/1 | — | — | — | TP | TP | |
Outdoor dining | Subsection g.4 | 1/365 | — | TP | TP | TP | — |
Portable-On-Demand (POD) storage unit/Container | Subsection g.5 | 30/2 | NT | — | TP | TP | TP |
Subsection g.6 | TP | TP | TP | TP | TP | ||
g.
Temporary use standards.
The following standards apply to temporary uses in Table 39.02.021-1, Permitted Temporary Uses, Frequencies, and Duration, above, whether or not they require a Temporary Specific Use Permit or are temporary permitted uses.
1.
A.
The use shall be located a minimum of 600 feet from any civic and Institutional use or a residentially used or zoned property.
B.
Hours of operation shall be 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. if the use is within 1,000 feet of residentially used or zoned property; or 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. in all other locations.
C.
The facility shall only be used for a development project within the City and shall be located no more than one mile from the project site.
D.
The duration of the use shall coincide with the use of the facility for a specified construction project, not to exceed 180 days. The use shall be removed upon project completion.
2.
Outdoor sales event, including grand opening.
A.
The use shall occupy a maximum area of 10 percent of the overall site area.
C.
In the Base Mixed-Use zoning districts, the sales area may encroach onto the sidewalk; however, the sidewalk shall have a minimum of four feet of unobstructed width.
D.
The only outdoor sales event permitted in association with a residential use is a garage sale.
E.
In a multi-tenant site, the maximum number of outdoor sales events per year is on a per tenant basis.
3.
B.
All events and structures shall be set back a minimum of 30 feet from public and nonresidential districts and uses and 75 feet from residential or mixed-use districts or uses;
C.
Temporary structures shall comply with the height restrictions of the district in which the structure is proposed to be located; and
D.
Temporary structures (e.g., carnival rides and mega-inflatables) that are taller than the height allowed by the district in which it is proposed to be located are allowed, provided they are set back from all property lines a distance of two feet for every one foot in structure or inflatable height.
4.
Outdoor dining.
A.
A decorative wall, fence, or other similar barrier that is a minimum of three feet in height, shall be provided and maintained between an outdoor dining area and a right-of-way. In the Mixed-Use districts, the barrier shall be designed to permit access from the building to the adjacent public right-of-way.
B.
Outdoor waste and recycling receptacles for customers shall be provided, conveniently located, regularly serviced, and maintained.
C.
In the Mixed-Use districts, outdoor dining may encroach into a public right-of-way upon approval of a Sidewalk Use License.
(Ordinance 2023-O0054 adopted 5/9/2023)
§ 39.02.022 Special exceptions.
a.
A special exception may be granted when the Zoning Board of Adjustment finds that the granting of the special exception:
1.
Will not be injurious or otherwise detrimental to the public health, safety, morals, and general welfare of the general public; and
2.
Will not be substantially or permanently injurious to the property or improvements in such zone or neighborhood in which the property is located; and
3.
Will be in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Unified Development Code.
b.
The Zoning Board of Adjustment may, after public notice and hearing, authorize special exceptions to the Unified Development Code as follows:
1.
The maximum number of days for Temporary Uses, allowed and as set forth in Table 39.02.021-1, may be increased for a different duration that does not exceed sixty (60) calendar days. This exception DOES NOT allow a change in the maximum number of events permitted on a single site in a calendar year.
2.
The designation of the front lot line for development of a property, may be changed from the definition set out in Section 39.10.002. This exception DOES NOT change the definition and approval is only applicable to the property for which the exception is requested.
(Ordinance 2025-O0095 adopted 8/18/2025)
§ 39.02.023 Measurements.
Table 39.02.023-1, Measurements, below, provides the method of measurement for the developmental standards in this UDC. Standards related to each type of measurement in this Section are established in the tables in Division 2.2, Zoning Districts and Standards.
Table 39.02.023-1 Measurements | ||
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Measurement | Methodology | Illustration |
Minimum Common Open Space | The minimum common open space required by each district is calculated by dividing the total amount of common open space on the parcel proposed for development (A) by the total gross area of the entire parcel proposed for development (B) as depicted on a Preliminary Plat. To be counted toward the minimum open space requirements, subject land shall conform to applicable standards in Section 39.04.015, Open Space Standards and Dedication |  |
The area of a parcel occupied by permanently anchored primary and/or accessory buildings. |  | |
Floor Area Ratio |  | |
Gross Density | The number of dwelling units divided by gross acres, with gross acres being the site area minus the area of open space. |  |
Gross Floor Area |  | |
Height | ||
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Walls or Fences: The vertical distance from the grade level of that portion of a parcel immediately abutting a wall or fence to the highest point of the wall or fence. |  | |
Lot Area | The total horizontal area included within property lines. |  |
Lot Width | For an interior parcel, the horizontal distance between the side property lines, measured at the required front setback line. For a cul-de-sac parcel, the horizontal distance between the side property lines measured at the front setback line. |   |
The horizontal distance of a required private op en area at grade between the outer wall (or exterior finish) of a building or structure and the adjoining property lines, or, in the case of an abutting private street, the back-of-curb, unoccupied and unobstructed by any portion of a structure from the ground upward. The front and side setback lines span the entire width of the property. The interior side and side street setback lines extend from the required front setback line to the required rear setback line. |  | |
A triangular area that includes that portion of public right-of-way and any private property within a triangle formed by a diagonal line extending through points on the two property lines 25 feet from the street corner intersection of the property lines in all districts except for the MU districts. In the MU districts, the lines extend 10 feet from the back of curb. The vertical dimensions of this triangle are a minimum of 12 feet vehicular traveled ways, including alleys, streets and easements, and a minimum of eight feet above sidewalks as established in Section 36.01.005, Maintenance of Sidewalks, Parkways, Alleys, etc. — By Abutting Owner, of the City of Lubbock Code of Ordinances. Objects including, but not limited to, vegetation, driveways, new structures, or signs shall not encroach into the visibility triangle except as specifically allowed in this UDC. Shrubs and fences may encroach when their overall height does not exceed 3 feet. |   | |
Frontage Buildout | The minimum percentage of the lot width which must be occupied by building facade within the Build-To-Zone. For example, a property which is 100 feet wide with a Frontage Buildout of 60% would require that at least 60 feet of facade length be maintained in the Build-to-Zone. Any additional length of front facade would be allowed to step back further from the Build-to-Zone, if desired. The intent of this requirement is to encourage developments to maximize their front facade exposure along the Street. |  |
Block Perimeter |  | |
(Ordinance 2023-O0054 adopted 5/9/2023; Ordinance 2024-O0110 adopted 8/27/2024; Ordinance 2025-O0095 adopted 8/18/2025)
§ 39.02.024 Specific allowances.
a.
Generally.
The provisions of this Section set forth any special cases that warrant flexibility in the developmental standards in this UDC.
b.
Height requirements.
1.
Exemptions. Unless otherwise expressly stated, the height regulations in this UDC do not apply to penthouse or roof structures for the housing of elevators, stairways, tanks, ventilating fans, or similar equipment required to operate and maintain the building, and fire or parapet walls, skylights, towers attached to a building, steeples, flagpoles attached to a building, chimneys, smokestacks, water tanks, silos, grain elevators, or similar structures.
2.
Floor space calculation. No penthouse, roof structure, or any space above the height limit shall be allowed for the purpose of providing additional floor space.
3.
Setback plane. As depicted in Figure 39.02.024-1, Setback Plane, the building height may be increased beyond the maximum permitted if the setbacks from all property lines (with the exception of the front lot line), which abut residentially zoned property, are increased one foot for each one foot of height above the maximum permitted height (Letter "C" in Figure 39.02.024-1).
Figure 39.02.024-1 Setback Plane |
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c.
Yard requirements.
2.
Architectural features. Cornices, eaves, canopies, sunshades, gutters, chimneys, flues, belt courses, headers, sills, pilasters, lintels, ornamental features, box windows, or other similar architectural features that do not bear on the foundation shall project not more than two feet into any required yard.
3.
Bay windows and chimneys. Within any residential district, bay windows (with a gross floor area of less than or equal to 12 square feet) shall extend not more than two feet into any required yard.
d.
Infill compatibility.
1.
Applicability. These infill compatibility standards shall apply to any new development or substantial renovation of an existing use that meets the following requirements:
A.
Not a part of a Planned Development District (PDD) under the previous Zoning Ordinance repealed on the effective date of this UDC;
B.
Meets the applicability standards of this Article;
C.
Is proposed on a lot that is located on a block face where more than 50 percent of the lots are occupied by an existing structure; and
2.
A.
Notwithstanding the minimum front setback requirements of Division 2.2, Zoning Districts and Standards. the applicant may use a contextual front setback when existing front setbacks differ from the front setback required by the base zoning district. In such circumstances, a contextual front setback may be at a point between the required front setback (as depicted with the letter "A" in Figure 39.02.024-2, Contextual Front Setback, below) and the front setback that exists on the closest developed lots that are adjacent (to the left and right of the subject property) and oriented to the same street as the subject lot (as depicted with the letter "B" in Figure 39.02.024-2). If the subject lot is a corner lot, then the setback may fall at a point between the required setback and front setback that exists on the lot that is adjacent and oriented to the same street as the subject lot.
B.
For example, if a zoning district requires a front setback of 20 feet, but the houses on either side of the infill lot have front setbacks of 10 and 20 feet, then the infill house shall have a front setback between 10 and 20 feet. Conversely, if a zoning district requires a front setback of 20 feet, but the houses on either side of the infilllot have a front setback of 20 and 40 feet, then the infill house shall have a front setback between 20 and 40 feet.
3.
Contextual rear setbacks.
A.
Notwithstanding the minimum rear setback requirements of Division 2.2, Zoning Districts and Standards. the applicant may apply a contextual rear setback to the primary structure, when existing rear setbacks differ from the rear setback required by the base zoning district. In such circumstances, a contextual rear setback may be at a point between the required rear setback and the rear setback that exists on the closest developed lots that are adjacent (to the left and right of the subject property) and oriented to the same alley right-of-way or rear facing lot or tract lines (where an alley right-of-way is not present) as the subject lot.
4.
Appearance. Infill development shall be constructed to be generally compatible in appearance with other existing structures on the block that comply with this UDC. This provision shall be satisfied by constructing the proposed building(s) so that at least three of the following features are substantially similar to the majority of other buildings on the same and facing block:
e.
Lots.
Regardless of the lot area or width, all lots in the SF-2 and MDR districts that existed prior to June 26, 1975, are deemed "conforming" with respect to lot area and lot width if they contain an existing, permanent, permitted residential dwelling. The lot width and area requirements of Section 39.02.004, Base Residential Districts, apply only in the event of a replatting of the property.
(Ordinance 2023-O0054 adopted 5/9/2023; Ordinance 2024-O0110 adopted 8/27/2024; Ordinance 2025-O0095 adopted 8/18/2025)