Agriculture/Development Reserve (A)

The district identifies where an agricultural use may be appropriate, and may be used as an interim zoning district for land that is relatively undeveloped, but identified with growth potential in the Comprehensive Plan. Utilizing the district in an interim period will assist in efficient development while recognizing current conditions. For properties subject to non-annexation development agreements pursuant to Section 212.172 and 43.035 of the Texas Local Government Code, development regulations of this district shall apply.

Single Family Estate District (SF-E)

The district is intended to address larger lot, single family development with lots generally greater than one half (½) acre in size. New single family estate neighborhoods can be established using this district, however the location should be carefully considered to reduce sprawl, and ensure compliance with utility infrastructure master plans.

Single Family Suburban Residential District (SF-S)

The district is intended to include land which is being used, or intended to be used for low density, single family suburban housing types. The district is designed to provide sufficient, suitable residential neighborhoods, protected from incompatible uses, and provided with necessary facilities and services.

Single Family Residential District (SF-R)

The district may be used to master plan a large, low density residential subdivision with an opportunity for a mixture of lot sizes based on overall acreage. In certain cases, the district may also be used where an infill of single family suburban housing types may be appropriate.

Single Family Mixed Use Residential District (SF-MU)

The district is intended to address small lot, single family detached and single family attached (townhome) housing opportunities at a low to medium density. This district may be used in areas of 20 acres or less with direct access to major thoroughfares. Non-residential uses may be considered if cohesively designed as a mixed use neighborhood.

Two Family Residential District (2-F)

The district is intended to include land which is used, or intended to be used for duplex or similar two unit housing types. This district should be used to establish a low to medium density neighborhood which may provide a transition to more intense land uses.

Multi-Family-10 District (MF-10)

The district is intended to address opportunities for small, suburban multi-family developments with up to 10 units per acre. The district should be used as a transition to more intense land uses including major thoroughfares.

Multi-Family-20 District (MF-20)

The district provides opportunities for medium to high density residential, including multi-family and mixed use developments with up to 20 units per acre. The district should be located adjacent to major thoroughfares, including major collectors and arterial streets, and used in commercial areas or as a buffer to more intense land uses. Incidental non-residential uses providing neighborhood services to the primary residential use may be considered with conditions.

Manufactured Housing District (MH)

This district provides for establishing a mobile home park or subdivision which consists of at least 20 dwelling units not built on-site, including modular type homes, mobile homes, manufactured homes or other prefabricated type dwellings. The district should be used in areas where direct access may be obtained from a collector level or higher level roadway.

Amenity Center

• Must take access from at least one collector or arterial street.  The pool and all buildings must be located at least 100 feet from all residential property lines, except in the SF-MU district or when part of a mixed-use development at which point the pool and all buildings shall be located at least 100-feet away from the overall subdivision development boundary line.

• A condominium shall be allowed within the SF-R district provided the condominium component consists of no more than 10% of a preliminary plan.
• SF-R District: A condominium component allowed in the SF-R district may consist of single family detached or single family attached (3 or more) townhome structures provided they comply with the applicable design standards per structure type as outlined in Subchapter 9.

Non-residential Uses in the SF-MU District: (Applicable to all uses identified with a “C”)

SF-MU District:

• Shall only be permitted when a component of a mixed use development comprised of residential and non-residential uses;
• Shall be limited to the corner of an intersection of two collector or higher classification roads or major drive aisles, unless the block is designed with at least two adjacent vertical mixed use structures;
• Each non-residential tenant space shall be limited to no more than 5,000 square feet;
• The principal structure associated with a place of worship shall be at least 100 feet from all site boundary lines and take access only from a collector or arterial street.
• At no time shall a drive thru be permitted;
• When a non-residential use is adjacent or has a common property or boundary line with a residential use within the SF-MU district, a minimum 10-ft wide landscape buffer extending the length of the common property or boundary line shall be provided. The buffer shall consist of a combination of native landscaping including shrubs, ornamental grasses, and perennials (15 per 100 linear feet) and one (1) type C ornamental tree (1 per 20 linear feet) of said common property or boundary line. The buffer shall also contain a pedestrian gathering space consisting of a pedestrian pathway, seating, pedestrian scaled lighting, and decorative hardscape to establish cohesion within the development.
• When a non-residential parking area is located next to a residential use, parking lot screening shall be provided per Subchapter 11.
• Non-residential uses are encouraged to be designed as liner buildings with a complimentary building line as neighboring residential structures.
• Off-street parking for a non-residential use shall be provided per Subchapter 10 and is encouraged to be located to the side or rear of the building, away from an adjacent residential use;
• Non-residential uses adjacent to a conforming single family residential use or district other than SF-MU, MF-10 or MF-20 shall comply with the buffer requirements provided in Subchapter 11.

• Overall preliminary plan must be at least 10 acres in size;
• Between 10 and 50 acres: A minimum of 10% of the lots within the overall preliminary plan shall have a minimum 9,000 sq ft lot area. At no point shall a lot have a lot area less than 7,500 square feet;
• Greater than 50 acres: A minimum of 25% of the lots within the overall preliminary plan shall have a minimum 7,500 sq. ft. lot area. A minimum of 10% of the lots within the overall preliminary plan shall have a minimum 9,000 sq. ft. or greater lot area. At no point shall a lot have a lot area less than 6,250 square feet.

MF-10 and MF-20

• The structural form of a single-family detached unit shall only be permitted if a component of a “for rent, multi-family development”
• The structural form shall comply with the General Regulations for “Condo” in the respective district Table 4.2.4(A)&(B);
• The structural form shall comply with the Design Standards for Single-Family Detached per the MF-10 and MF-20 district outlined in Subchapter 9.1.

• Subject to Title 9, Chapter 90

Maximum Site Area

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

50 ac

Minimum Front Street Setback

15'

15’

15’ from street (20’ when front loaded garage is proposed)

15'

15’

15’ from street (20’ when front loaded garage is proposed)

25’

Minimum Interior Side Setback

10'

0' per unit; 10’ between structures

10’ between structures

10’

0' per unit; 10’ between structures

10’ between structures

20' required between units

Minimum Rear Setback

15’

15'

(20’ when rear loaded garage is proposed)

30' between SF Attach

(40’ when rear loaded garage is proposed)

15'

15'

(20’ when rear loaded garage is proposed)

30' between SF Attach

(40’ when rear loaded garage is proposed)

15’

Streetscape Yard

15’

15’

15’

15’

15’

15’

25’ along arterial;

15’ along collector

Maximum Lot Coverage

40%

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Minimum Dwelling Unit area

600 sq ft⁽¹⁾

900 sq ft

SF Detach: 1,100 sq ft

SF Attach: 900 sq ft

600 sq ft⁽¹⁾

900 sq ft

SF Detach: 1,100 sq ft

SF Attach: 900 sq ft

650 sq ft

Maximum Building Length

N/A

200’

200’

200’

200’

200’

N/A