The SF-E Single-Family Residential Estate District is established to allow for larger lots with one-family dwelling structures per lot. This district is intended to provide for residential lands to accommodate more rural settings and accessory yard uses. Lots should be generally located in groups, blocks or areas where the accessory uses of the land do not either materially or in an obnoxious manner influence neighboring properties.

Uses permitted in this district are outlined in section 3.02 Use Chart.

Section 4.01 Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements

Section 4.02 Accessory Structure Standards

Section 4.03 Supplementary Regulations

Section 4.04 Performance Standards

Other Supplementary Ordinances

The SF-10 Single-Family Residential District is a single-family housing district in the city with lot sizes of approximately one-quarter of an acre. Development in this district is limited primarily to single-family dwellings and certain community and recreational facilities to serve residents of the district.

Uses permitted in this district are outlined in section 3.02 Use Chart.

Section 4.01 Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements

Section 4.02 Accessory Structure Standards

Section 4.03 Supplementary Regulations

Section 4.04 Performance Standards

Other Supplementary Ordinances

The SF-7 Single-Family Residential District is a single-family housing district in the city with the most dense single-family homes at about four to five homes per acre. Development in this district is limited primarily to single-family dwellings and certain community and recreational facilities to serve residents of the district.

Uses permitted in this district are outlined in section 3.02 Use Chart.

Section 4.01 Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements

Section 4.02 Accessory Structure Standards

Section 4.03 Supplementary Regulations

Section 4.04 Performance Standards

Other Supplementary Ordinances

The MF-1 Two-Family (Duplex) Residential District is established to stabilize and protect characteristics of low density residential areas. This district may be suitable as a buffer zone between single-family and higher intensity uses. Development in this district is limited primarily to single-family and two-family dwellings, and certain community and recreational facilities to service residents of the district.

Uses permitted in this district are outlined in section 3.02 Use Chart.

Section 4.01 Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements

Section 4.02 Accessory Structure Standards

Section 4.03 Supplementary Regulations

Section 4.04 Performance Standards

Other Supplementary Ordinances

The MF-2 Multiple-Family Residential Medium Density 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.

Uses permitted in this district are outlined in section 3.02 Use Chart.

Section 4.01 Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements

Section 4.02 Accessory Structure Standards

Section 4.03 Supplementary Regulations

Section 4.04 Performance Standards

Other Supplementary Ordinances

The MF-3 Multiple-Family Residential High Density District is primarily intended as the appropriate designation for lands suitable for higher impact development and higher volume traffic, while serving the residential needs for higher density living quarters.

Uses permitted in this district are outlined in section 3.02 Use Chart.

Section 4.01 Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements

Section 4.02 Accessory Structure Standards

Section 4.03 Supplementary Regulations

Section 4.04 Performance Standards

Other Supplementary Ordinances

The purpose of the MH Manufactured Home (HUD Code) District is to provide adequate space and restrictions for the placement of HUD-Code manufactured homes in the city within designated subdivisions. This does not include mobile homes, as defined in article 8, Definitions. This district is also established to provide housing densities compatible with existing and proposed neighborhoods by providing alternative housing types both in construction and economy within the MH district. No HUD-Code manufactured home shall be allowed on any parcel or lot, except on parcels or lots within this district.

Uses permitted in this district are outlined in section 3.02 Use Chart.

Section 4.01 Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements

Section 4.02 Accessory Structure Standards

Section 4.03 Supplementary Regulations

Section 4.04 Performance Standards

Other Supplementary Ordinances

The P Professional Office District is envisioned to maintain its existing character of smaller-scale buildings and generally office-type businesses. A blend of nonresidential uses should be incorporated, but focus primarily on office and medical uses. This area should be oriented toward pedestrians over vehicles, when possible.

Uses permitted in this district are outlined in section 3.02 Use Chart.

Section 4.01 Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements

Section 4.02 Accessory Structure Standards

Section 4.03 Supplementary Regulations

Section 4.04 Performance Standards

Other Supplementary Ordinances

The R Retail District is intended to provide locations for various types of general retail trade, business and service uses for services to one or more neighborhoods. These areas should be safely accessible for pedestrians, but may be oriented toward auto traffic. Many of these lots are small in area, and combining lots (i.e., replatting) within the district is desirable.

Uses permitted in this district are outlined in section 3.02 Use Chart.

Section 4.01 Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements

Section 4.02 Accessory Structure Standards

Section 4.03 Supplementary Regulations

Section 4.04 Performance Standards

Other Supplementary Ordinances

The LC Light Commercial District is intended to provide for a variety of office, retail, service, and commercial uses for the purpose of creating a quality mixture of land uses along the roadway. Although these may be heavier uses, the view from major roadways should be aesthically-pleasing. Outside storage should be limited, and adequately screened from the roadway.

Uses permitted in this district are outlined in section 3.02 Use Chart.

Section 4.01 Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements

Section 4.02 Accessory Structure Standards

Section 4.03 Supplementary Regulations

Section 4.04 Performance Standards

Other Supplementary Ordinances

The HC Heavy Commercial District is intended to provide for more intensive uses, such as light manufacturing and assembly. These businesses may utilize outside storage, produce moderate amounts of noise, and should not be visible from the city's major roadways to preserve the community's image.

Uses permitted in this district are outlined in section 3.02 Use Chart.

Section 4.01 Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements

Section 4.02 Accessory Structure Standards

Section 4.03 Supplementary Regulations

Section 4.04 Performance Standards

Other Supplementary Ordinances

The I Industrial District is intended primarily for uses in the conduct of manufacturing, assembly, and fabrication, and for warehousing, wholesaling, and service operations. Such uses at times may produce moderate levels of noise, dust and smoke.

Uses permitted in this district are outlined in section 3.02 Use Chart.

Section 4.01 Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements

Section 4.02 Accessory Structure Standards

Section 4.03 Supplementary Regulations

Section 4.04 Performance Standards

Other Supplementary Ordinances

The BP Business Park district is intended to maintain and support an environment for flexible, vibrant, and employment-generating businesses to enhance and protect the city's economic engine. This district should accommodate industrial, commercial, and retail uses that promote a positive image of the city from the SH 121 roadway.

Uses permitted in this district are outlined in section 3.02 Use Chart.

Section 4.01 Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements

Section 4.02 Accessory Structure Standards

Section 4.03 Supplementary Regulations

Section 4.04 Performance Standards

Other Supplementary Ordinances

The MX Mixed Use District is intended to create unique, pedestrian-friendly areas with a blend of residential and nonresidential uses. These districts may include vertical mixed use (typically residential or office above a retail use) or horizontal mixed use (individual uses located adjacent to one another).

Uses permitted in this district are outlined in section 3.02 Use Chart.

Section 4.01 Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements

Section 4.02 Accessory Structure Standards

Section 4.03 Supplementary Regulations

Section 4.04 Performance Standards

Other Supplementary Ordinances

The uses listed under the various districts within the Use Chart as specific use permits (SUPs) are so classified because they may have use characteristics or environmental impacts that could negatively impact adjacent land uses if not properly planned or buffered.

Application and public hearing procedures for a specific use permit shall be completed in the same manner as an application for rezoning. A site plan shall be included with the application as outlined in section 6.06 Site Plan Requirements.

See section 6.08 Specific Use Permit (SUP) for procedures and other regulations.

The PD District is a district that accommodates coordinated development that provides a more flexible regulatory structure than the zoning districts outlined in this Ordinance. A PD may be used to permit new or innovative concepts in land utilization or diversification than achieved under conventional zoning approaches. Procedures are established herein to ensure appropriate use of PD zoning.

See section 6.07 PD Application and Review.

The Entertainment District Overlay is intended to create an identifiable and exciting character for the 14-acre entertainment area in Richland Hills south of SH121. New development and redevelopment in the EDO District is guided by development standards intended to promote a unifying identity for the Entertainment District as a whole through a complementary mix of land uses and physical design. Accordingly, the development standards are intended to allow enough flexibility for creative building solutions, while being prescriptive in areas necessary to establish consistency.

Max. dwelling units per acre with one use in a structure. Applicable to districts where residential uses are permitted: 40.

Max. dwelling units per acre with more than one use in a structure. Second use must occupy at least 15 percent of gross floor area of building: 100.

Lot area, width, and depth: refer to base zoning district.

Gross living area per dwelling unit, min. (s.f.):

Interior, min. (ft.): refer to base zoning district.

Building height:

Lot coverage, max. (%): 90.

Notes:

See article 4 for site development requirements and chapter 91 for supplemental development standards.