(a)

General purpose and description. The Agricultural district is intended to apply to land situated on the fringe of an urban area, used for agricultural purposes, and which may become an urban area in the future. Therefore, the agricultural activities conducted in the Agricultural district should not be detrimental to urban land uses and intensity of use permitted in this district is intended to encourage and protect agricultural uses until urbanization is warranted and the appropriate change in district classification is made.

(b)

Permitted uses. Uses permitted in this district are outlined in section 82-28 use chart.

(c)

Height and area regulations.

^a Single-family dwellings require building lots of two acres or more.
^b The minimum front yard setback requirements can be reduced by a maximum of five feet to allow for the encroachment of covered front porches, living area, and J-swing garages. Front entry garages shall not be permitted to encroach into the front setback.
^c Twenty-five feet if garage faces a side street.

(d)

Parking regulations. Two covered spaces behind the front building line for single-family dwelling units. Other off-street parking space regulations are set forth in section set forth in section 82-32.

The elimination of a garage space by enclosing the garage with a stationary building wall shall be prohibited unless another garage of the same size (i.e., that has the same number of enclosed parking spaces) is built, simultaneously with the garage enclosure, elsewhere on the same lot within the proper setbacks, not exceeding the maximum lot coverage or any other city regulations.

(e)

Fence and screening. See section 82-6(g) and the City of Princeton Fence Ordinance, as currently amended.

(f)

Landscaping. See section 82-6(g) and the City of Princeton Landscape Ordinance, as currently amended.

(g)

Reserved.

(h)

Other regulations.

(1)

Permitted accessory uses.

a.

Telephone exchange, provided no public business and repair or outside storage facilities are maintained; gas lines; and gas regulating stations.

b.

Accessory buildings and structures clearly incidental to agricultural operations, including but not limited to barns, stables, equipment sheds, granaries, private garages, pump houses and servants quarters not for rent, provided that the total area of buildings and structures shall be limited to ten percent of the gross land area of tract. All accessory buildings shall comply with the current building codes as adopted or as amended and shall require a permit from the city development department.

c.

Temporary metal buildings of less than 600 square feet that are used for tool and supply storage.

(a)

General purpose and description. The Single-Family Residential - Estate district is designed to accommodate single-family residential development on large lots. The district can be appropriately located in proximity to agricultural and standard single-family residential uses. Densities in this district will not exceed one unit per gross acre.

(b)

Permitted uses. Uses permitted in this district are outlined in section 82-28 use chart.

(c)

Height and area regulations.

^a The minimum front yard setback requirements can be reduced by a maximum of five feet to allow for the encroachment of covered front porches, living area, and J-swing garages. Front entry garages shall not be permitted to encroach into the front setback.
^b Twenty-five feet if garage faces a side street.

(1)

Minimum lot width shall be measured at the building line.

(d)

Parking regulations. A minimum of two covered, enclosed parking spaces behind the front building line for single-family dwelling units. Other off-street parking spaces regulations are set forth in section 82-32.

The elimination of a garage space by enclosing the garage with a stationary building wall shall be prohibited unless another garage of the same size (i.e., that has the same number of enclosed parking spaces) is built, simultaneously with the garage enclosure, elsewhere on the same lot within the proper setbacks, not exceeding the maximum lot coverage or any other city regulations.

(e)

Fence and screening. See section 82-6(g) and the City of Princeton Fence Ordinance, as currently amended.

(f)

Landscaping. See section 82-6(g) and the City of Princeton Landscape Ordinance, as currently amended.

(g)

Other regulations. Reserved.

(a)

General purpose and description. The Single-Family Residential - Estate district is designed to accommodate single-family residential development on large lots. The district can be appropriately located in proximity to agricultural and standard single-family residential uses.

(b)

Permitted uses. Uses permitted in this district are outlined in section 82-28 use chart.

(c)

Height and area regulations.

^a The minimum front yard setback requirements can be reduced by a maximum of five feet to allow for the encroachment of covered front porches, living area, and J-swing garages. Front entry garages shall not be permitted to encroach into the front setback.
^b Twenty-five feet if garage faces a side street.

(1)

Minimum lot width shall be measured at the building line.

(d)

Parking regulations. A minimum of two covered, enclosed parking spaces shall be provided per unit behind the front building line. Other off-street parking space regulations are set forth in section 82-32.

The elimination of a garage space by enclosing the garage with a stationary building wall shall be prohibited unless another garage of the same size (i.e., that has the same number of enclosed parking spaces) is built, simultaneously with the garage enclosure, elsewhere on the same lot within the proper setbacks, not exceeding the maximum lot coverage or any other city regulations.

(e)

Fence and screening. See section 82-6(g) and the City of Princeton Fence Ordinance, as currently amended.

(f)

Landscaping. See section 82-6(g) and the City of Princeton Landscape Ordinance, as currently amended.

(a)

General purpose and description. The Single-Family Residential district - 1 is designed to accommodate the standard single-family residential development. The district can be appropriately located in proximity to multifamily residential areas and certain neighborhood local retail and office uses. Densities in this district are intended to be less than four units per gross acre.

(b)

Permitted uses. Uses permitted in this district are outlined in section 82-28 use chart.

(c)

Height and area regulations.

^a The minimum front yard setback requirements can be reduced by a maximum of five feet to allow for the encroachment of covered front porches, living area, and J-swing garages. Front entry garages shall not be permitted to encroach into the front setback.
^b Twenty-five feet if garage faces a side street.

(d)

Parking regulations. A minimum of two covered, enclosed parking spaces shall be provided per unit behind the front building line. Other off-street parking space regulations are set forth in section 82-32.

The elimination of a garage space by enclosing the garage with a stationary building wall shall be prohibited unless another garage of the same size (i.e., that has the same number of enclosed parking spaces) is built, simultaneously with the garage enclosure, elsewhere on the same lot within the proper setbacks, not exceeding the maximum lot coverage or any other city regulations.

(e)

Fence and screening. See section 82-6(g) and the City of Princeton Fence Ordinance, as currently amended.

(f)

Landscaping. See section 82-6(g) and the City of Princeton Landscape Ordinance, as currently amended.

(a)

General purpose and description. The Single-Family Residential district - 2 is intended to provide for medium density single-family residential development. This district functions as a buffer or transition between major streets, nonresidential areas and lower density residential areas. Density in this district is intended to range between four and six units per gross acre.

(b)

Permitted uses. Uses permitted in this district are outlined in section 82-28 use chart.

(c)

Height and area regulations.

^a The minimum front yard setback requirements can be reduced by a maximum of five feet to allow for the encroachment of covered front porches, living area, and J-swing garages. Front entry garages shall not be permitted to encroach into the front setback.
^b Twenty-five feet if garage faces a side street.
^c A one-story wing or extension may be built within 15 feet of the rear lot line.

(d)

Parking regulations. A minimum of two covered, enclosed parking spaces shall be provided per unit behind the front building line. Other off-street parking space regulations are set forth in section 82-32.

The elimination of a garage space by enclosing the garage with a stationary building wall shall be prohibited unless another garage of the same size (i.e., that has the same number of enclosed parking spaces) is built, simultaneously with the garage enclosure, elsewhere on the same lot within the proper setbacks, not exceeding the maximum lot coverage or any other city regulations.

(e)

Fence and screening. See section 82-6(g) and the City of Princeton Fence Ordinance, as currently amended.

(f)

Landscaping. See section 82-6(g) and the City of Princeton Landscape Ordinance, as currently amended.

(a)

General purpose and description. The purpose of the Two-Family Residential (Duplex) district is to promote stable, quality residential development of slightly increased densities. Consistent with the city's comprehensive plan, this district may be used as a "buffer" district between low density and high-density districts or between residential and nonresidential districts.

(b)

Permitted uses. Uses permitted in this district are outlined in section 82-28 use chart.

(c)

Height and area regulations.

^a The minimum front yard setback requirements can be reduced by a maximum of five feet to allow for the encroachment of covered front porches, living area, and J-swing garages. Front entry garages shall not be permitted to encroach into the front setback.
^b Twenty-five feet if garage faces a side street.

(d)

Parking regulations. A minimum of two covered spaces behind the front building line for single-family dwelling units. Other off-street parking space regulations are set forth in section 82-32.

The elimination of a garage space by enclosing the garage with a stationary building wall shall be prohibited unless another garage of the same size (i.e., that has the same number of enclosed parking spaces) is built, simultaneously with the garage enclosure, elsewhere on the same lot within the proper setbacks, not exceeding the maximum lot coverage or any other city regulations.

A residential driveway is limited to a width of 24 feet, measured at the property line. A driveway connecting to an alley, where the garage faces onto the alley, may have a width up to a maximum of 32 feet.

(e)

Fence and screening. See section 82-6(g) and the City of Princeton Fence Ordinance, as currently amended.

(f)

Landscaping. See section 82-6(g) and the City of Princeton Landscape Ordinance, as currently amended.

(a)

General purpose and description. The purpose of the SF-Z (Zero Lot Line Home) district is to encourage construction of single-family homes of medium density to provide greater diversity of housing opportunities in the community. This district is intended to allow a maximum density of nine units per acre.

(b)

Permitted uses. Uses permitted in this district are outlined in section 82-28 use chart.

(c)

Height and area regulations^a.

^a See section 82-30(e) for additional site development conditions.
^b The minimum front yard setback requirements can be reduced by a maximum of five feet to allow for the encroachment of covered front porches, living area, and J-swing garages. Front entry garages shall not be permitted to encroach into the front setback.
^c Twenty-five feet if garage faces a side street.

For lots with a zero side yard setback:

(1)

A roof overhang equipped with a gutter may extend a maximum of eight inches into a neighboring property. No other roof overhangs or extensions from a wall may extend into a neighboring lot.

(2)

The closest exterior roofline to an adjacent property shall be storm guttered if the general slope of the roof falls toward the neighboring property. Gutters shall include returns to direct the water to the lot of origin.

(3)

The "zero" side shall be designated on the final plat. All access, maintenance, and use easements shall be provided on preliminary and final plats.

(4)

A minimum five-foot-wide access, maintenance, and use easement shall be dedicated on the final plat for all lots adjacent to lots with a "zero" side. The purpose of this easement is to give the adjoining owner access for maintenance of his/her dwelling.

(5)

The majority of one side of the structure shall be located within three feet of one side lot line. Building walls which are located adjacent to the "zero" side of the lot shall not have any doors, windows, ducts, grills, vents, or other openings. This requirement precludes exterior walls forming enclosures for courts, patios, or similar indentations to the "zero" wall.

Also see section 82-30(e), garden (patio) homes.

(d)

Parking regulations. One covered enclosed space behind the front building line for single-family dwelling units and HUD-Code manufactured homes. Other off-street parking regulations are set forth in section 82-32.

The elimination of a garage space by enclosing the garage with a stationary building wall shall be prohibited unless another garage of the same size (i.e., that has the same number of enclosed parking spaces) is built, simultaneously with the garage enclosure, elsewhere on the same lot within the proper setbacks, not exceeding the maximum lot coverage or any other city regulations.

(e)

Fence and screening. See section 82-6(g) and the City of Princeton Fence Ordinance, as currently amended.

(f)

Landscaping. See section 82-6(g) and the City of Princeton Landscape Ordinance, as currently amended.

(a)

General purpose and description. This zone is designed to encourage construction of single-family attached town homes of medium density to provide greater diversity of housing opportunities in the community. This district provides for the development of structures built to accommodate three to eight units per structure.

(b)

Permitted uses. Uses permitted in this district are outlined in section 82-28 use chart.

(c)

Height and area regulations.

^a The minimum front yard setback requirements can be reduced by a maximum of five feet to allow for the encroachment of covered front porches, living area, and J-swing garages. Front entry garages shall not be permitted to encroach into the front setback.

(d)

Parking regulations. Two covered enclosed spaces behind the front building line. Other off-street parking regulations are set forth in section 82-32.

The elimination of a garage space by enclosing the garage with a stationary building wall shall be prohibited unless another garage of the same size (i.e., that has the same number of enclosed parking spaces) is built, simultaneously with the garage enclosure, elsewhere on the same lot within the proper setbacks, not exceeding the maximum lot coverage or any other city regulations.

Rear entry off-street parking shall be provided for all uses established in this zone.

(e)

Fence and screening. See section 82-6(g) and the City of Princeton Fence Ordinance, as currently amended.

(f)

Landscaping. See section 82-6(g) and the City of Princeton Landscape Ordinance, as currently amended.

(g)

Other regulations.

(1)

Site plan approval shall be required prior to development.

(2)

Signs in this district shall comply with the requirements of the City of Princeton Sign Ordinance (as amended).

(a)

General purpose and description. The Manufactured Home district is intended to provide for quality manufactured home subdivision development containing many of the characteristics and the atmosphere of a standard single-family subdivision.

(b)

Permitted uses. Uses permitted in this district are outlined in section 82-28 use chart.

(c)

Height and area regulations.

Twenty-five feet if garage faces a side street.

(d)

Parking regulations. Two covered spaces shall be provided per unit located on the lot plus additional spaces for accessory uses as required in section 82-32.

The elimination of a garage space by enclosing the garage with a stationary building wall shall be prohibited unless another garage of the same size (i.e., that has the same number of enclosed parking spaces) is built, simultaneously with the garage enclosure, elsewhere on the same lot within the proper setbacks, not exceeding the maximum lot coverage, or any other city regulations.

(e)

Fence and screening. See section 82-6(g) and the City of Princeton Fence Ordinance, as currently amended.

In the event that manufactured home district sides or backs upon a Single-Family, Two-Family or Townhome district, a solid masonry screening wall of not less than six feet nor more than eight feet in height shall be erected on the property line separating these districts. The purpose of the screening wall or fence is to provide a visual and protective barrier between the properties.

(f)

Landscaping. See section 82-6(g) and the City of Princeton Landscape Ordinance, as currently amended.

(g)

Additional restrictions applicable to MH-1 district.

(1)

Manufactured housing design and construction will comply with construction and safety standards published by the department of housing and urban development pursuant to the requirements of the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 and all manufactured homes will be subject to inspection by the building official.

(2)

Underpinning and skirting will be required and will be installed prior to occupancy.

(3)

Accessory buildings will be either manufactured or constructed in accordance with city codes.

(4)

All manufactured homes and modular homes shall comply with all regulations of the State of Texas and such regulations are hereby incorporated into this section.

(5)

All signs in the district shall comply with the requirements of the City of Princeton Sign Ordinance (as amended).

(a)

General purpose and description. The Manufactured Home Park district is intended to provide for quality manufactured home park development and maintenance. Manufactured home parks are defined as tracts or units of land under sole ownership where lots are rented or leased as space to be used for placement of a manufactured home.

(b)

Permitted uses.

(1)

Manufactured home park of not less than two or more than ten acres in size.

(2)

Uses normally accessory to a manufactured home park, including office and/or maintenance buildings for management and maintenance of the park only, recreation buildings and swimming pools, private clubs, laundry facilities, storage facilities, and recreation areas for use by the resident of the park.

Other uses permitted in this district are outlined in section 82-28 use chart.

(c)

Permitted specific uses. The following specific uses shall be permitted in the MH-2 district when granted in accordance with section 82-30:

(1)

Boat and recreational vehicle and travel trailer storage yard.

(2)

Travel trailer and commercial overnight camping park.

(3)

Other uses as listed in section 82-28 use chart of this chapter.

(d)

Height and area regulations.

^a For each dwelling unit over three in number, no less than 1,500 square feet of additional lot area is required. A maximum of ten units may be constructed per acre.

(e)

Parking regulations. Two covered spaces shall be provided per unit located on the lot plus additional spaces for accessory uses as required in section 82-32.

The elimination of a garage space by enclosing the garage with a stationary building wall shall be prohibited unless another garage of the same size (i.e., that has the same number of enclosed parking spaces) is built, simultaneously with the garage enclosure, elsewhere on the same lot within the proper setbacks, not exceeding the maximum lot coverage, or any other city regulations.

(f)

Fence and screening. See section 82-6(g) and the City of Princeton Fence Ordinance, as currently amended.

In the event that manufactured home district sides or backs upon a Single-Family, Two-Family or Townhome district, a solid masonry screening wall of not less than six feet nor more than eight feet in height shall be erected on the property line separating these districts. The purpose of the screening wall or fence is to provide a visual and protective barrier between the properties.

(g)

Landscaping. See section 82-6(g) and the City of Princeton Landscape Ordinance, as currently amended.

(h)

Additional restrictions applicable to Manufactured Home Park district.

(1)

Manufactured housing design and construction will comply with construction and safety standards published by the department of housing and urban development pursuant to the requirements of the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 and all manufactured homes will be subject to inspection by the building official.

(2)

Underpinning and skirting will be required and will be installed prior to occupancy.

(3)

Accessory building will be either manufactured or constructed in accordance with city codes.

(4)

All manufactured homes and modular homes shall comply with all regulations of the State of Texas and such regulations are hereby incorporated into this section.

(5)

All signs in this district shall comply with the requirements of the City of Princeton Sign Ordinance (as amended).

(a)

General purpose and description. The MF-1 district is established to meet the needs for medium density residential areas where such development is in concert with area aesthetics, is environmentally sound, is compatible to the neighborhood, and promotes the character of the community. The district is characterized by smaller scale buildings and extensive open space and landscaping. This district should not be located with frontage or direct access on major thoroughfares or with principal access to local residential streets. This district permits two story apartments, three-plexes, and four-plexes, promoting a maximum density of four dwelling units per lot.

(b)

Permitted uses. The following uses shall be permitted:

(1)

Multiple family dwellings and clustered multiple family dwellings, in which clustered multiple family dwellings have a site plan approved by the planning and zoning commission for the particular project in which they are proposed.

(2)

Country clubs, tennis courts, and such additional recreational uses as are for private recreation purposes or private club recreational purposes. Clubhouses and maintenance buildings shall be located not less than 200 feet from any adjacent lot in an adjoining residential district.

(3)

Existing one-family dwelling units used as such on the effective date of this chapter.

(c)

Permitted specific uses. The following specific uses shall be permitted when granted in accordance with section 82-30:

(1)

One-family dwelling units.

(2)

Townhouses, condominiums.

(3)

Uses as listed in section 82-28 use chart of this chapter.

Single-family residential development in the MF-1 district shall comply with the standards set forth in the following districts:

(d)

Height and area regulations.

^a Twenty-five feet if garage faces a side street.

(1)

The height of any multifamily building sited on a lot adjacent to an area zoned for single-family dwellings or where single-family dwellings of one story in height exist shall be limited to one story for a distance of 60 feet from the Single-Family district boundary or the lot on which the single-family dwelling is located.

(e)

Parking regulations. The following number of spaces shall be provided per unit: one space for efficiencies, two spaces for one- and two-bedroom units, plus one additional space for each additional bedroom. Required parking may not be provided within the required front yard. Other off-street parking spaces regulations are set forth in section 82-32.

(f)

Signs. Signs in this district shall comply with the requirements of the City of Princeton Sign Ordinance (as amended).

(g)

Refuse facilities. Every dwelling unit in a multifamily complex shall be located within 250 feet of a refuse facility, measured along the designated pedestrian and vehicular travel way. There shall be available at all times at least six cubic yards of refuse container per 30 multifamily dwelling units. For complexes with less than 30 units, no less than four cubic yards of refuse container shall be provided. Each refuse facility shall be screened from view on three sides from persons standing at ground level on the site or immediately adjoining property, by an opaque fence or wall of wood or masonry not less than six feet nor more than eight feet in height or by an enclosure within a building. Such structure shall have an opaque door that shall remain closed at all times. Refuse containers shall be provided and maintained in a manner to satisfy city public health and sanitary regulations. Each refuse facility shall be located so as to provide safe and convenient pickup by refuse collection agencies.

(h)

Fence and screening. See section 82-6(g) and the City of Princeton Fence Ordinance, as currently amended. In the event that Multiple Family district sides or backs upon a Single-Family, Two-Family, or Townhome district, a solid masonry screening wall of not less than six feet in height or more than eight feet in height shall be installed by the builder at the time of construction of any multifamily complex, along the property line on any perimeter not abutting a public street or right-of-way. This fence shall be maintained throughout the existence of the multifamily complex by the owner of the complex.

(i)

Landscaping. See section 82-6(g) and the City of Princeton Landscape Ordinance, as currently amended.

(j)

Permitted accessory uses.

(1)

Accessory uses customarily appurtenant to a permitted use, and accessory uses as permitted in section 82-28 use chart.

(2)

Athletic fields and playfields, noncommercial, including stadiums and grandstands.

(3)

Temporary buildings for storage of building materials and equipment and construction purposes, when on the same or adjoining lot as the principal use, for a period not to exceed the duration of such construction.

(a)

General purpose and description. The multifamily residential district is intended to provide for medium to higher density residential development. This district functions as a buffer or transition between major streets, nonresidential areas, or higher density residential areas and lower density residential areas. This district should be characterized by appropriate landscaping and open space, and should be convenient to major thoroughfares and arterial streets. Density in this district is intended not to exceed a maximum of 24 units per gross acre.

(b)

Permitted uses. The following uses shall be permitted:

(1)

Multiple family dwellings and clustered multiple family dwellings, in which clustered multiple family dwellings have a site plan approved by the planning and zoning commission for the particular project in which they are proposed.

(2)

Country clubs, tennis courts, and such additional recreational uses as are for private recreation purposes or private club recreational purposes. Clubhouses and maintenance buildings shall be located not less than 200 feet from any adjacent lot in an adjoining residence district.

(3)

Existing one-family dwelling units used as such on the effective date of this chapter.

(c)

Permitted specific uses. The following specific uses shall be permitted when granted in accordance with section 82-30:

(1)

One-family dwelling units.

(2)

Townhouses, condominiums.

(3)

Uses as listed in section 82-28 use chart of this chapter. Single-family residential development in the MF-1 district shall comply with the standards set forth in the following districts:

(d)

Height and area regulations.

(1)

The height of any multifamily building sited on a lot adjacent to an area zoned for single-family dwellings or where single-family dwellings of one story in height exist shall be limited to one story for a distance of 60 feet from the Single-Family district boundary or the lot on which the single-family dwelling is located.

(e)

Parking regulations. The following number of spaces shall be provided per unit: one space for efficiencies, two spaces for one- and two-bedroom units, plus one additional space for each additional bedroom. Required parking may not be provided within the required front yard. Other off-street parking spaces regulations are set forth in section 82-32.

(f)

Signs. Signs in this district shall comply with the requirements of the City of Princeton Sign Ordinance (as amended).

(g)

Refuse facilities. Every dwelling unit in a multifamily complex shall be located within 250 feet of a refuse facility, measured along the designated pedestrian and vehicular travel way. There shall be available at all times at least six cubic yards of refuse container per 30 multifamily dwelling units. For complexes with less than 30 units, no less than four cubic yards of refuse container shall be provided. Each refuse facility shall be screened from view on three sides from persons standing at ground level on the site or immediately adjoining property, by an opaque fence or wall of wood or masonry not less than six feet nor more than eight feet in height or by an enclosure within a building. Refuse containers shall be provided and maintained in a manner to satisfy city public health and sanitary regulations. Each refuse facility shall be located so as to provide safe and convenient pickup by refuse collection agencies.

(h)

Fence and screening. See section 82-6(g) and the City of Princeton Fence Ordinance, as currently amended.

In the event that multiple family district sides or backs upon a Single-Family, Two-Family, or Townhome district, a solid masonry screening wall of not less than six feet in height or more than eight feet in height shall be installed by the builder at the time of construction of any multifamily complex, along the property line on any perimeter not abutting a public street or right-of-way. This fence shall be maintained throughout the existence of the multifamily complex by the owner of the complex.

(i)

Landscaping. See section 82-6(g) and the City of Princeton Landscape Ordinance, as currently amended.

(j)

Permitted accessory uses. The following shall be permitted as accessory uses to the multifamily dwellings provided that none shall be a source of income to the owners or users to the multifamily dwellings:

(1)

All accessory uses shall be located at least 20 feet from any street right-of-way and shall not be located between the building and the front property line.

(2)

All accessory buildings shall follow the exact setback lines established within this section.

(3)

The height shall be limited to one story.

(4)

Detached covered common parking, off-street parking and private garages in connection with any use permitted in this district provided that such parking shall not be located in a front yard or open directly onto a street.

(5)

Swimming pools and tennis courts no nearer than 75 feet to any residentially zoned district.

(6)

Laundry room for use of tenants.

(7)

Meeting, party and/or social rooms in common areas only.

(8)

Cabana, pavilion or roofed area.

(9)

Mechanical and maintenance equipment related to a principal use no nearer than 120 feet to any adjacent residentially zoned district and housed in an enclosed building.

(10)

Screened garbage and/or solid waste storage on a concrete pad, no nearer than 50 feet to any adjacent residential use district, and not within the front setback.