Rockport City Zoning Code
§ 118-4
Districts and general provisions.
4.1
Districts Established.
Zoning districts as herein set forth are established. The city is hereby divided into the following districts:
R-1 | 1st Single-Family Dwelling District |
R-2 | 2nd Single-Family Dwelling District |
R-2B | Zero Lot Line Single-Family District |
R-2M | Manufactured Housing District |
R-3 | Duplex Dwelling District |
R-4 | 1st Multi-Family Dwelling District |
R-5 | 2nd Multi-Family Dwelling District |
R-6 | Hotel/Motel District |
R-7 | Residential and Office District |
B-1 | General Business District |
B-2 | Central Business District |
I-1 | Light Industrial District |
I-2 | Heavy Industrial District |
P.U.D. | Planned Unit Development District |
The boundaries of the districts listed above are shown on the official Zoning Map. The map and all markings, notations, references and other information shown on said map shall be and are hereby made a part of this ordinance as if all were fully set forth or described herein. The original drawing of this map, properly signed and attested, is on file with the City Secretary.
4.2
General Provisions.
4.2.1
Except as herein provided, the use of premises and buildings, the lot area and height of buildings in the city shall be in accordance with the minimum standards hereinafter established.
4.2.2
Except as provided in subsections (a) and (b) below, every building shall be on a platted lot.
(a) | Development within R-4 through I-2 districts, except one- and two-family dwellings, incorporating multiple buildings to be constructed simultaneous, platted lots for each building is not required. |
(b) | Re-plating is not required when an improvement (including any detached structure) crosses a lot line(s) for single-family dwelling uses in R-1 through R-6 districts only. When a building or detached structure crosses a lot line(s), building set backs shall be measured to the next lot line of record. In no case shall this exception apply to more than four (4) lots without re-plating. |
(c) | Re-plating is required when an improvement (including any detached structure) violates any applicable building setback or open yard requirement as regulated herein. |
4.2.3
The provisions in 4.2.2 shall not affect the validity of any deed restriction that is otherwise valid.
4.2.4
When streets and rights-of-way are closed and abandoned by the city that portion of street or right-of-way area adjacent to the real property shall thereafter become the zoning designation of said adjacent property upon platting or re-platting of the closed street or right-of-way.
4.2.5
Yards, parking space or lot area required for one building or use cannot be used for another building or use; nor can the size of a lot be reduced below the requirements of this ordinance.
4.2.6
Mobile Homes, as defined, are prohibited within the city limits of the City of Rockport on individual lots unless such mobile home existed prior to annexation.
4.2.6.1
Replacement of an existing mobile home shall be with a HUD-Code Manufactured Home.
4.2.6.2
A one time replacement of an existing HUD-Code Manufactured Home shall be with a HUD-Code Manufactured Home of equal size (square footage) or greater and be a newer model.*
4.2.6.3
Manufactured Homes damaged by fire or natural disaster may always be replaced with another HUD-Code Manufactured Home meeting the same criteria described in 4.2.6.2.
* | NOTE: Newer model is defined as a manufactured home with a manufactured date being not more than ten (10) years prior to the calendar year it is to be placed on the property. |
4.2.7
Utility distribution facilities and appurtenances, including water, sewer, electric, gas, telephone and cable television, may be permitted in any district. Wind power generation facilities shall comply with Wind Powered Systems in Article VI, Chapter 42, Rockport Code of Ordinances.
4.2.9
In interpreting and applying these provisions, they shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the protection of the public safety, health, convenience, comfort, prosperity and general welfare.
4.2.10
This ordinance shall be reviewed on an annual basis by the Planning & Zoning Commission and city staff or legal and technical compliance with local, state and federal laws, with the intent to include sound zoning concepts and practices. Furthermore, this ordinance shall be thoroughly reviewed and completely reorganized, if necessary, at least every five (5) years. Such reorganization shall reflect compliance with the master plan, local, state, and federal laws and other laws and regulations governing zoning within the City of Rockport.
(Ordinance 1027, art. 4, 4-9-96; Ordinance 1600, § 1, 3-26-13; Ordinance 1715, § 1, 5-10-18)