Round Rock City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS
Sections
- ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL
- ARTICLE II. - ADMINISTRATION
- ARTICLE III. - DEFINITIONS
CHAPTER 2
ZONING DISTRICTS AND USE REGULATIONS
Sections
- ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL
- Sec. 2-1. - Purpose.
- Sec. 2-2. - Establishment of districts.
- Sec. 2-3. - Treatment of property without a zoning classification.
- Sec. 2-4. - Permitted and prohibited uses.
- Sec. 2-5. - Austin Executive Airport Joint Airport Hazard Zoning Regulations.
- Sec. 2-6. - Interpretation.
- Sec. 2-7. - Transitional provisions and vested rights.
- ARTICLE II. - RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
- Sec. 2-11. - In general.
- Sec. 2-12. - AG (Agricultural) district
- Sec. 2-13. - SF-R (Single-Family - Rural) district
- Sec. 2-14. - SF-1 (Single-Family - Large Lot) district.
- Sec. 2-15. - SF-2 (Single-Family - Standard Lot) district.
- Sec. 2-16. - SF-3 (Single-Family - Mixed Lot) district.
- Sec. 2-17. - SF-D (Single-Family - Downtown) district.
- Sec. 2-18. - MH (Manufactured Housing) district.
- Sec. 2-19. - TF (Two-Family) district.
- Sec. 2-20. - TH (Townhouse) district.
- Sec. 2-21. - SR (Senior) district.
- Sec. 2-22. - MF-1 (Multifamily - Low Density) district.
- Sec. 2-23. - MF-2 (Multifamily - Medium Density) district.
- Sec. 2-24. - MF-3 (Multifamily - Urban) district.
- Sec. 2-25. - Permitted Uses in the Residential Districts.
- Sec. 2-26. - Residential lot and building dimensional standards.
- ARTICLE III. - COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
- ARTICLE IV. - EMPLOYMENT AND INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
- Sec. 2-41. - In general.
- Sec. 2-42. - OF-1 (General Office) district.
- Sec. 2-43. - OF-2 (Mid-Rise Office) district.
- Sec. 2-44. - BP (Business Park) district.
- Sec. 2-45. - LI (Light Industrial) district.
- Sec. 2-46. - I (Industrial) district.
- Sec. 2-47. - MI (Mining) district.
- Sec. 2-48. - Permitted Uses in the Employment and Industrial Districts.
- Sec. 2-49. - Employment and Industrial Districts Lot and Building Dimensional Standards.
- ARTICLE V. - PUBLIC AND CIVIC USE DISTRICTS
- Sec. 2-55. - In general.
- Sec. 2-56. - PF-1 (Public Facilities - Low Intensity) district.
- Sec. 2-57. - PF-2 (Public Facilities - Medium Intensity) district.
- Sec. 2-58. - PF-3 (Public Facilities - High Intensity) district.
- Sec. 2-59. - OS (Open Space) district.
- Sec. 2-60. - Permitted Uses in the Public and Civic Use Districts.
- Sec. 2-61. - Public and Civic Use Districts Lot and Building Dimensional Standards.
- ARTICLE VI. - MIXED-USE AND PUD DISTRICTS
- Sec. 2-70. - In general.
- Sec. 2-71. - MU-1 (Mixed-Use Historic Commercial Core) district.
- Sec. 2-72. - MU-2 (Mixed-Use Downtown Medium Density) district.
- Sec. 2-73. - MU-L (Mixed-Use Limited) district.
- Sec. 2-74. - MU-R (Mixed-Use Redevelopment and Small Lot) district.
- Sec. 2-75. - MU-G (Mixed-Use Greenfield and Large Lot) district.
- Sec. 2-76. - PUD (Planned Unit Development) district.
- Sec. 2-77. - Permitted Uses in the Mixed-Use and PUD districts.
- Sec. 2-78. - Mixed-Use and PUD districts lot and building dimensional standards.
- ARTICLE VII. - OVERLAY DISTRICTS
- ARTICLE VIII. - USE REGULATIONS
- Sec. 2-91. - Supplementary use standards.
- Sec. 2-92. - Temporary uses, structures, and permits.
- Sec. 2-93. - Accessory uses and home occupations.
- Sec. 2-94. - Limited and specific use standards.
- Sec. 2-95. - Renewable energy standards.
- Sec. 2-96. - Height and placement requirements.
- Sec. 2-97. - Wireless transmission facilities (WTFs).
- Sec. 2-98. - Nonconformities.
- Sec. 2-99. - Air conditioning units.
- Sec. 2-100. - Recycling for multifamily developments.
CHAPTER 4
SUBDIVISION DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
Sections
- ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL
- Sec. 4-1. - Title.
- Sec. 4-2. - Statutory authority.
- Sec. 4-3. - Applicability and jurisdiction.
- Sec. 4-4. - Exceptions.
- Sec. 4-5. - Purpose.
- Sec. 4-6. - Reserved.
- Sec. 4-7. - Standards for approval.
- Sec. 4-8. - Interpretation and validity.
- Sec. 4-9. - Permit issuance.
- Sec. 4-10. - Connection of utilities.
- Sec. 4-11. - Non-recorded subdivisions.
- Sec. 4-12. - Certification regarding compliance with plat requirements.
- Sec. 4-13. - Enforcement, violations and penalties.
- Sec. 4-14. - Subdivision fees.
- ARTICLE II. - SUBDIVISION DESIGN AND GENERAL REGULATIONS
- Sec. 4-26. - General design principles.
- Sec. 4-27. - Design and construction standards.
- Sec. 4-28. - Easements.
- Sec. 4-29. - Subdivision identification signs.
- Sec. 4-30. - Subdivision walls.
- Sec. 4-31. - Bike ways.
- Sec. 4-32. - Postal delivery service.
- Sec. 4-33. - Protected trees related to platting.
- Sec. 4-34. - Rural standards.
- Sec. 4-35. - Alternative standards agreement.
- ARTICLE III. - LOT AND BLOCK DESIGN STANDARDS
- ARTICLE IV. - GATED COMMUNITIES
- ARTICLE V. - PARKLAND REQUIREMENT
- Sec. 4-61. - Parkland policy and purpose.
- Sec. 4-62. - Parkland requirement.
- Sec. 4-63. - Parkland calculation for residential development.
- Sec. 4-64. - Review by parks director.
- Sec. 4-65. - Standards for parkland dedication.
- Sec. 4-66. - On-site conveyance of parkland.
- Sec. 4-67. - Off-site conveyance of parkland.
- Sec. 4-68. - Parkland fee in lieu of parkland conveyance.
- Sec. 4-69. - Parks improvement and acquisition fund.
- ARTICLE VI. - UTILITIES
- Sec. 4-76. - Water system.
- Sec. 4-77. - Wastewater system.
- Sec. 4-78. - Oversize mains.
- Sec. 4-79. - Water and sewer system requirements to eliminate infiltration and contamination from flooding.
- Sec. 4-80. - Furnishing of water, reuse water, and sewer services outside city limits.
- Sec. 4-81. - Water and reuse water meters required, inspection fees.
- Sec. 4-82. - Water and wastewater impact fees.
- Sec. 4-83. - Petition for the creation of a municipal utility district (MUD).
- ARTICLE VII. - STORMWATER DRAINAGE
- Sec. 4-85. - General policies.
- Sec. 4-86. - On-site facilities, regional program, and fees.
- Sec. 4-87. - Computations and plans.
- Sec. 4-88. - Subdivision and addition plats.
- Sec. 4-89. - Drainage channels.
- Sec. 4-90. - Streets and storm sewers.
- Sec. 4-91. - Bridges and culverts.
- Sec. 4-92. - Building permits.
- ARTICLE VIII. - PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
CHAPTER 6
STREETS AND THOROUGHFARES
Sections
- ARTICLE I. - GENERAL POLICY
- ARTICLE II. - STREET DESIGN STANDARDS
- Sec. 6-11. - Streets.
- Sec. 6-12 - Connectivity.
- Sec. 6-13. - Medians and islands.
- Sec. 6-14. - Intersections.
- Sec. 6-15. - Acceleration/deceleration lanes.
- Sec. 6-16. - Street names and addresses.
- Sec. 6-17. - Street lighting.
- Sec. 6-18. - Signage, striping and signalization.
- Sec. 6-19. - Nonresidential private street development.
- ARTICLE III. - SIDEWALKS
- ARTICLE IV. - TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS
CHAPTER 8
ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Sections
- ARTICLE I. - COMPATIBILITY STANDARDS AND BUFFERS
- ARTICLE II.- LANDSCAPING
- ARTICLE III.- TREE PROTECTION AND PRESERVATION
- Sec. 8-15.- Purpose and intent.
- Sec. 8-16. - Prohibited activities.
- Sec. 8-17. - Sizes and types of protected trees.
- Sec. 8-18. - Champion tree registry, designation of monarch trees and removal of designation.
- Sec. 8-19. - Tree removal process.
- Sec. 8-20. - Tree replacement.
- Sec. 8-21. - Tree removal without replacement.
- Sec. 8-22. - Tree protection measures.
- Sec. 8-23 - Fiscal security for trees.
- Sec. 8-24. - Administration and enforcement.
- Sec. 8-25. - Exceptions.
- Sec. 8-26. - Violations.
- Sec. 8-27. - Appeals.
- Sec. 8-28. - Tree fund.
- ARTICLE IV.- FENCES
- ARTICLE V. - SCREENING
- ARTICLE VI.- OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
- Sec. 8-45.- General.
- Sec. 8-46. - Off-street parking requirements.
- Sec. 8-47. - Alternative parking plan and shared parking.
- Sec. 8-48. - Exceptions to off-street parking requirements.
- Sec. 8-49. - Downtown development area special requirements.
- Sec. 8-50. - Rules for computing requirements.
- Sec. 8-51. - Location, setbacks and buffering of required parking.
- Sec. 8-52. - Parking space and parking lot design.
- Sec. 8-53. - Use of required parking spaces.
- Sec. 8-54. - Vehicle stacking areas.
- Sec. 8-55. - Parking and storage of large vehicles and equipment.
- Sec. 8-56. - Off-street loading.
- ARTICLE VII.- ACCESS AND CIRCULATION
- ARTICLE VIII.- OUTDOOR STORAGE AND DISPLAY
- ARTICLE IX.- SIGNS
- Sec. 8-70.- Purpose.
- Sec. 8-71. - Applicability and intent.
- Sec. 8-72. - Signs exempt from the regulations.
- Sec. 8-73. - Measurement standards.
- Sec. 8-74. - Criteria for determining sign standards: road types and special areas.
- Sec. 8-75. - General illumination standards.
- Sec. 8-76. - Building sign standards.
- Sec. 8-77. - Special purpose building sign standards.
- Sec. 8-78. - Freestanding sign standards.
- Sec. 8-79. - Special purpose freestanding sign standards.
- Sec. 8-80. - Sign maintenance standards.
- Sec. 8-81. - Prohibited signs.
- Sec. 8-82. - Nonconforming signs.
- Sec. 8-83. - Sign permitting, fees, review procedures and enforcement.
- Sec. 8-84. - Exceptions.
- Sec. 8-85. - Area identification and entry feature signs.
- Sec. 8-86. - Multifamily signs.
- Sec. 8-87. - Real estate marketing signs.
- Sec. 8-88. - Promotional signs.
- Sec. 8-89. - Neighborhood event signs.
- Sec. 8-90. - Neighborhood information kiosks.
- Sec. 8-91. - Commercial signs on residential properties.
- Sec. 8-92. - Political campaign signs and literature.
- ARTICLE X. - BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS
- DIVISION 1. - BUILDING CODES
- Sec. 8-100. - International Existing Building Code (2015 edition) adopted.
- Sec. 8-101. - Amendments to the International Existing Building Code (2015 edition).
- Sec. 8-102. - International Building Code (2015 edition) adopted.
- Sec. 8-103. - Amendments to the International Building Code (2015 edition).
- Sec. 8-104. - International Residential Code (2015 edition) adopted.
- Sec. 8-105. - Amendments to the International Residential Code (2015 edition).
- Sec. 8-106. - Permit fees.
- Sec. 8-107. - Proof of liability and workers' compensation insurance required prior to obtaining permit.
- Sec. 8-108. - Trench safety regulations.
- Sec. 8-109. - Conditions for issuance of building permits for residential construction in new subdivisions.
- Sec. 8-110. - Conditions for issuance of building permits for parking lots and access drives.
- Sec. 8-111. - All principal buildings shall display address that is clearly marked and legible.
- Sec. 8-112. - Filing of applications.
- Sec. 8-113. - Certificates of occupancy.
- Sec. 8-114. - Construction work hours.
- DIVISION 2. - ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE
- DIVISION 3. - UNSAFE BUILDING ABATEMENT CODE
- Sec. 8-118. - Statement of purpose.
- Sec. 8-119. - Scope.
- Sec. 8-120. - Alterations, repairs or rehabilitation work.
- Sec. 8-121. - Existing and historic buildings within fire districts.
- Sec. 8-122. - Maintenance.
- Sec. 8-123. - Administrative organization.
- Sec. 8-124. - Powers and duties of the building official.
- Sec. 8-125. - Violations and penalties.
- Sec. 8-126. - Inspection and notice of noncompliance.
- Sec. 8-127. - Rules of procedure for public hearing.
- Sec. 8-128. - Compliance.
- Sec. 8-129. - Recovery of cost of repair or demolition.
- DIVISION 4. - HOUSING CODE
- DIVISION 5. - PLUMBING CODE
- DIVISION 6. - FUEL GAS CODE
- DIVISION 7. - MECHANICAL CODE
- DIVISION 8. - SWIMMING POOL CODE
- DIVISION 9. - ELECTRICAL CODE
- DIVISION 10. - PERFORMANCE CODE FOR BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES
- DIVISION 11. - GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE
- DIVISION 12. - FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION
- DIVISION 13. - BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION (BSC)
- DIVISION 1. - BUILDING CODES
CHAPTER 10
ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCEDURES AND BODIES
Sections
- ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL
- ARTICLE II. - GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS
- ARTICLE III. - AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT CODE
- ARTICLE IV. - ZONING AMENDMENTS
- ARTICLE V. - SUBDIVISIONS
- Sec. 10-25. - In general.
- Sec. 10-26. - Concept plan.
- Sec. 10-27. - Preliminary plat.
- Sec. 10-28. - Final plat.
- Sec. 10-29. - Minor subdivision final plat.
- Sec. 10-30. - Replat.
- Sec. 10-31. - Amending plat.
- Sec. 10-32. - Plat vacation.
- Sec. 10-33. - Release of easement.
- Sec. 10-34. - Approval procedure.
- Sec. 10-35. - Recordation procedure.
- Sec. 10-36. - License agreements.
- Sec. 10-37. - Right-of-way abandonment procedures.
- Sec. 10-38. - Driveway permits.
- ARTICLE VI. - SITE PLAN REVIEW
- ARTICLE VII. - VARIANCES, ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENTS, AND SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS
- ARTICLE VIII. - HISTORIC PRESERVATION
- ARTICLE IX. - DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BODIES