This zone exists for the protection of areas, which are, or are planned to be, developed for low-density single-family dwellings with spacious surroundings and non-residential uses that support and harmonize with low-density single-family residential development.

(a)

Permitted uses.

(1)

Accessory buildings, subject to section 4.03.

(2)

Detached single-family dwellings.

(3)

Gardens.

(4)

Parks and playgrounds.

(5)

Public buildings (low-intensity only).

(6)

Signs, subject to Article 8.

(b)

Uses permitted subject to supplemental use regulations. Refer to Article 6.

(1)

Accessory dwellings, subject to section 6.04.

(2)

Conservation subdivisions, subject to section 6.10.

(3)

Family day care homes, subject to section 6.13.

(4)

Hobby farms, subject to section 6.15.

(5)

Minor home occupations, subject to section 6.16.

(c)

Conditional uses. Conditional uses shall be subject to approval by the council in accordance with the provisions of Article 11. All conditional uses shall be subject to the lot area, lot width, open space, and building height regulations specified for single-family dwellings, the applicable buffer requirements specified in Article 4 and any supplemental use regulations applicable to such use.

(1)

Cemeteries, subject to section 6.09.

(2)

Major home occupations, subject to section 6.16.

(3)

Places of worship (low intensity only).

(4)

Private schools.

(5)

Public utility facilities, subject to section 6.21.

(6)

Residential information offices.

(7)

Semi-public buildings (low intensity only).

(d)

General lot and open space requirements. (Applicable to all developments)

(1)

Min. Lot Area—25,000 sf.

(2)

Min. Lot Width—100 ft.

(3)

Min. Open Space—60%.

(e)

Principal building requirements and setbacks.

(1)

Min. total floor area (1-story)—1,500 sf.

(2)

Min. floor Area (2+stories)—1,200 sf first floor/1,600 sf total.

(3)

Max. building height—3 stories.

(4)

Min. front yard setback—45 ft, see also section 4.05.

(5)

Min. side yard setback—20 ft.

(6)

Min. rear yard setback—50 ft.

(7)

Min. primary front yard (standard corner lots)—45 ft, see also section 4.05,

(8)

Min. secondary front yard (standard corner lots)—20 ft.

(f)

Setbacks for accessory structures.

(1)

Min. Side Yard Setback—20 ft.

(2)

Min. Rear Yard Setback—10 ft.

(g)

Parking regulations. Refer to Article 7.

(h)

Sign regulations. Refer to Article 8.

(i)

Right-of-way requirements. Proposed new thoroughfares within the R-LD zone shall conform to the right-of-way widths and thoroughfare elements described in Table A of the Appendix. Setbacks for uses in R-LD Zones on undedicated thoroughfares shall be adjusted to accommodate the required ROW widths listed in Table A.

This zone exists for the protection of areas, which are, or are planned to be, developed for medium-density single-family dwellings and non-residential uses that support and harmonize with medium-density single-family residential development.

(a)

Permitted uses.

(1)

Accessory buildings, subject to section 4.03.

(2)

Detached single-family dwellings.

(3)

Gardens.

(4)

Parks and playgrounds.

(5)

Public buildings (low-intensity only).

(6)

Signs, subject to Article 8.

(b)

Permitted subject to supplemental use regulations. Refer to Article 6.

(1)

Accessory dwellings, subject to section 6.04.

(2)

Conservation subdivisions, subject to section 6.10.

(3)

Family day care homes, subject to section 6.13.

(4)

Minor home occupations, subject to section 6.16.

(c)

Conditional uses. Conditional uses shall be subject to approval by the council in accordance with the provisions of Article 11. All conditional uses shall be subject to the lot area, lot width, open space, and building height regulations specified for single-family dwellings, the applicable buffer requirements specified in Article 4 and any supplemental use regulations applicable to such use.

(1)

Cemeteries, subject to section 6.09.

(2)

Major home occupations, subject to section 6.16.

(3)

Places of worship (low intensity only).

(4)

Private schools.

(5)

Public utility facilities, subject to section 6.21.

(6)

Residential information offices.

(7)

Semi-public buildings (low intensity only).

(d)

General lot and open space requirements. (Applicable to all developments.)

(1)

Min. lot area—12,000 sf.

(2)

Min. lot width—75 ft.

(3)

Min. open space—50%.

(e)

Principal building requirements and setbacks.

(1)

Min. total floor area (1-story)—1,200 sf.

(2)

Min. floor area (2+ stories)—1,000 sf first floor/1,300 sf total.

(3)

Max. building height—3 stories.

(4)

Min. front yard setback—35 ft, see also section 4.05.

(5)

Min. side yard setback—15 ft.

(6)

Min. rear yard setback—35 ft.

(7)

Min. primary front yard (standard corner lots)—35 ft, see also section 4.05.

(8)

Min. secondary front yard (standard corner lots)—15 ft.

(f)

Setbacks for accessory structures. (Applicable to all developments.)

(1)

Min. side yard setback—15 ft.

(2)

Min. rear yard setback—10 ft.

(g)

Parking regulations. Refer to Article 7.

(h)

Sign regulations. Refer to Article 8.

(i)

Right-of-way requirements. Proposed new thoroughfares within the R-MD Zone shall conform to the right-of-way widths and thoroughfare elements described in Table A of the Appendix. Setbacks for uses in R-MD Zones on undedicated thoroughfares shall be adjusted to accommodate the required ROW widths listed in Table A.

This zone exists for the protection of areas, which are, or are planned to be, developed for high-density single-family dwellings, duplexes and non-residential uses that support and harmonize with high-density single-family residential development.

(a)

Permitted uses.

(1)

Accessory buildings, subject to section 4.03.

(2)

Detached single-family dwellings.

(3)

Gardens.

(4)

Parks and playgrounds.

(5)

public buildings (low-intensity only).

(6)

Signs, subject to Article 8.

(b)

Uses permitted subject to supplemental use regulations. Refer to Article 6.

(1)

Accessory dwellings, subject to section 6.04.

(2)

Conservation subdivisions, subject to section 6.10.

(3)

Cottage subdivisions, subject to section 6.12.

(4)

Family day care homes, subject to section 6.13.

(5)

Minor home occupations, subject to section 6.16.

(c)

Conditional uses. Conditional uses shall be subject to approval by the council in accordance with the provisions of Article 11. All conditional uses shall be subject to the lot area, lot width, open space, and building height regulations specified for single-family dwellings, the applicable buffer requirements specified in article 4 and any supplemental use regulations applicable to such use.

(1)

Cemeteries, subject to section 6.09.

(2)

Corner stores, subject to section 6.11.

(3)

Major home occupations, subject to section 6.16.

(4)

Places of worship (low intensity only).

(5)

Private schools.

(6)

Public utility facilities, subject to section 6.21.

(7)

Residential information offices.

(8)

Semi-public buildings (low intensity only).

(d)

General lot and open space requirements. (Applicable to all developments.)

(1)

Min. Lot Area—7,000 sf.

(2)

Min. Lot Width—50 ft.

(3)

Min. Open Space—40%.

(e)

Principal building requirements and setbacks.

(1)

Min. total floor area (1-story)—1,000 sf.

(2)

Min. floor area (2+ stories)—800 sf first floor/1,100 sf total.

(3)

Max. building height—3 stories.

(4)

Min. front yard setback—20 ft, see also section 4.05.

(5)

Min. side yard setback—5 ft.

(6)

Min. rear yard setback—25 ft.

(7)

Min. primary front yard (standard corner lots)—20 ft, see also section 4.05.

(8)

Min. secondary front yard (standard corner lots)—10 ft.

(f)

Setbacks for accessory structures. (Applicable to all developments.)

(1)

Min. side yard setback—10 ft.

(2)

Min. rear yard setback—10 ft.

(g)

Parking regulations. Refer to Article 7.

(h)

Sign regulations. Refer to Article 8.

(i)

Right-of-way requirements. Proposed new thoroughfares within the R-HD Zone shall conform to the right-of-way widths and thoroughfare elements described in Table A of the Appendix. Setbacks for uses in R-HD Zones on undedicated thoroughfares shall be adjusted to accommodate the required ROW widths listed in Table A.

This zone exists for the protection of areas which are, or are planned to be, developed for high-density attached and multi-family housing, and other compatible uses that would fit harmoniously with a high-density residential environment.

(a)

Permitted uses.

(1)

Accessory buildings, subject to section 4.03.

(2)

Detached single-family dwellings.

(3)

Duplexes and triplexes.

(4)

Gardens.

(5)

Parks and playgrounds.

(6)

Public buildings (low-intensity only).

(7)

Signs, subject to Article 8.

(b)

Uses permitted subject to supplemental use regulations. Refer to Article 6.

(1)

Accessory dwellings, subject to section 6.04.

(2)

Conservation subdivisions, subject to section 6.10.

(3)

Cottage subdivisions, subject to section 6.12.

(4)

Family day care homes, subject to section 6.13.

(5)

Independent living facilities, subject to section 6.17.

(6)

Minor home occupations, subject to section 6.16

(7)

Multi-family dwellings, subject to section 6.20.

(8)

Townhouses, subject to section 6.26.

(c)

Conditional uses. Conditional uses shall be subject to approval by the council in accordance with the provisions of Article 11. All conditional uses shall be subject to the lot area and lot width requirements for single-family dwellings and the applicable buffer requirements specified in Article 4. Further, all conditional uses shall be subject to the building height and open space requirements for multi-family dwellings specified herein and any supplemental use regulations applicable to such uses.

(1)

Assisted living facilities, subject to section 6.07.

(2)

Cemeteries, subject to section 6.09.

(3)

Corner stores, subject to section 6.11.

(4)

Group homes, subject to section 6.14.

(5)

Institutional uses (low intensity only).

(6)

Major home occupations, subject to section 6.16.

(7)

Private schools.

(8)

Public utility facilities, subject to section 6.21.

(9)

Residential information offices.

(10)

Rooming/boarding houses, subject to section 6.23.

(d)

Requirements for single-family dwellings, duplexes and triplexes.

(1)

Min. lot area—5,000 sf.

(2)

Min. lot width—50 ft.

(3)

Min. open space—30%.

(4)

Max. building height—3 stories.

(5)

Min. total floor area per unit (1-story)—1,000 sf.

(6)

Min. floor area per unit (2 stories)—800 sf first floor/1,100 sf total.

(7)

Min. front yard setback—20 ft, see also section 4.05.

(8)

Min. side yard setback—5 ft.

(9)

Min. rear yard setback—25 ft.

(10)

Min. primary front yard setback (standard corner lots)—20 ft, see also section 4.05.

(11)

Min. secondary front yard setback (standard corner lots)—10 ft.

(e)

Requirements for Multi-family dwellings of four units or more. (See also section 6.20.)

(1)

Max. building height:

a.

Three stories when abutting a single-family residential zone.

b.

Four stories when 150—249 feet from single-family residential zone.

c.

Six stories when 250—499 feet from single-family residential zone.

d.

Eight stories when 500 feet or more from single-family residential zone.

(f)

Setbacks for accessory structures. (Applicable to all developments.)

(1)

Min. side yard setback—10 ft.

(2)

Min. rear yard setback—10 ft.

(g)

Parking regulations. Refer to Article 7.

(h)

Sign regulations. Refer to Article 8.

(i)

Right-of-way Requirements. Proposed new thoroughfares within the R-MF Zone shall conform to the right-of-way widths and thoroughfare elements described in Table B of the Appendix. Setbacks for uses in R-MF Zones on undedicated thoroughfares shall be adjusted to accommodate the required ROW widths listed in Table B.

This zone is established to provide areas for moderate-density single-family dwellings, including duplexes, triplexes and manufactured homes on individual lots, and for development of manufactured home parks and subdivisions.

(a)

Permitted Uses.

(1)

Accessory buildings, subject to section 4.03.

(2)

Detached single-family dwellings.

(3)

Duplexes and triplexes.

(4)

Gardens.

(5)

Manufactured homes (on individual lots).

(6)

Manufactured home parks.

(7)

Manufactured home subdivisions.

(8)

Modular homes.

(9)

Parks and playgrounds.

(10)

Public buildings (low-intensity only).

(11)

Signs, subject to Article 8.

(b)

Uses Permitted Subject to Supplemental Use Regulations. Refer to Article 6.

(1)

Cottage subdivisions, subject to section 6.12.

(2)

Family day care homes, subject to section 6.13.

(3)

Minor home occupations, subject to section 6.16.

(c)

Conditional uses. Conditional uses shall be subject to approval by the council in accordance with the provisions of Article 11. All conditional uses shall be subject to the lot area, lot width, open space, and building height regulations specified for single-family dwellings, the applicable buffer requirements specified in Article 4 and any supplemental use regulations applicable to such use.

(1)

Cemeteries, subject to section 6.09.

(2)

Major home occupations, subject to section 6.16.

(3)

Places of worship (low-intensity only).

(4)

Private schools.

(5)

Public utility facilities, subject to section 6.21.

(6)

Residential information offices.

(7)

Semi-public buildings (low-intensity only).

(d)

Requirements for single-family dwellings, manufactured homes and modular homes on individual lots.

(1)

Min. lot area—8,000 sf.

(2)

Min. lot width—60 ft.

(3)

Min. Open Space—40%.

(4)

Max. building height—2 stories.

(5)

Min. front yard setback—30 ft, see also section 4.05.

(6)

Min. side yard setback—8 ft.

(7)

Min. rear yard setback—30 ft.

(8)

Min. primary front yard setback (standard corner lots)—35 ft, see also section 4.05.

(9)

Min. secondary front yard setback (standard corner lots)—15 ft.

(e)

Requirements for manufactured home parks.

(1)

Min. site area—4 acres.

(2)

Max. density—10 units per acre.

(3)

Min. area per unit—3,200 sf.

(4)

Min. space width—30 ft.

(5)

Min. separation between units—20 ft.

(6)

Min. front yard per space—15 ft.

(7)

Min. side yard per space—5 ft.

(8)

Min. rear yard per space—10 ft.

(9)

Min. recreation area—100 sf per unit.

(f)

Setbacks for accessory structures. (Applicable to all dwellings on individual lots.)

(1)

Min. side yard setback—15 ft.

(2)

Min. rear yard setback—10 ft.

(g)

Parking regulations. Refer to Article 7.

(h)

Sign regulations. Refer to Article 8.

(i)

Only Class A and Class B manufactured homes shall be permitted within the R-AH Zone. Further, only Class A manufactured homes shall be permitted in other than manufactured home parks.

(j)

Right-of-way requirements. Proposed new thoroughfares within the R-AH Zone shall conform to the right-of-way widths and thoroughfare elements described in Table A of the Appendix. Setbacks for uses in R-AH Zones on undedicated thoroughfares shall be adjusted to accommodate the required ROW widths listed in Table A.

(k)

Additional requirements for manufacture home parks.

(1)

Class C manufactured homes are prohibited.

(2)

All manufactured home spaces are to be leased or rented only and not sold individually.

(3)

All thoroughfares shall be private thoroughfares and not dedicated to the public.

(4)

All buildings, mobile homes and structures shall be set back not less than ten (10) feet from all property lines of the manufactured home park.

(5)

No sign or other form of advertising shall be permitted other than that necessary to identify the manufactured home park.

(6)

The entire site shall be adequately served by water and sanitary sewer facilities meeting all requirements of the Jefferson County Health Department and the City of Tarrant.

(7)

Each mobile home space shall be provided with two (2) off street parking spaces.

(8)

Plans of a proposed manufactured home park shall be prepared and submitted to the building inspector along with an application to the commission. Such plans shall include the following:

a.

The area and dimensions of the site;

b.

Site topography in no greater than five-foot intervals;

c.

The location of any floodplains and wetlands on and within two hundred (200) feet of the site;

d.

The location of all sewer and water lines (including sizes) and facilities adjacent to the site;

e.

The location of all buildings within two hundred (200) feet of the site;

f.

The location of all access points within two hundred (200) feet of the site; and

g.

The location of all home spaces, recreation areas, roadways, parking facilities, accessory uses, walkways, and other features of the layout.

This zone is established to provide areas for agricultural uses and low-density single-family dwellings.

(a)

Permitted uses.

(1)

Accessory buildings, subject to section 4.03.

(2)

Detached single-family dwellings.

(3)

Farms.

(4)

Farm support businesses.

(5)

Gardens.

(6)

Greenhouses and nurseries (wholesale only).

(7)

Kennels with outside runs (no retail sales).

(8)

Manufactured homes (class A only).

(9)

Modular homes.

(10)

Parks and playgrounds.

(11)

Public buildings (low-intensity only).

(12)

Recreational camps, river camps, etc., subject to section 5.06(j).

(13)

Removal of chert, subject to section 5.06(k).

(14)

Sale and storage of farm products grown on the premises.

(15)

Signs, subject to Article 8.

(b)

Uses permitted subject to supplemental use regulations. Refer to Article 6.

(1)

Minor home occupations, subject to section 6.16.

(c)

Conditional uses. Conditional uses shall be subject to approval by the council in accordance with the provisions of Article 11. All conditional uses shall be subject to the lot area, lot width, open space, and building height regulations specified for single-family dwellings, the applicable buffer requirements specified in Article 4 and any supplemental use regulations applicable to such use.

(1)

Cemeteries, subject to section 6.09.

(2)

Major home occupations, subject to section 6.16.

(3)

Places of worship (low intensity only).

(4)

Public utility facilities, subject to section 6.21.

(5)

Telecommunications towers, subject to section 6.24.

(d)

General lot and open space requirements. (Applicable to all developments.)

(1)

Min. lot area—3 acres.

(2)

Min. lot width—100 ft.

(3)

Min. open space—70%.

(e)

Requirements for dwellings.

(1)

Min. total floor area (1-story)—1,500 sf.

(2)

Min. floor area (2+ stories)—1,200 sf first floor/1,600 sf total.

(3)

Max. building height—3 stories.

(4)

Min. front yard setback—45 ft, see also section 405.

(5)

Min. side yard setback—20 ft.

(6)

Min. rear yard setback—50 ft.

(7)

Min. primary front yard (standard corner lots)—45 ft, see also section 405.

(8)

Min. secondary front yard (standard corner lots)—20 ft.

(f)

Setbacks for accessory structures.

(1)

Min. side yard setback—20 ft.

(2)

Min. rear yard setback—10 ft.

(g)

Parking regulations. Refer to Article 7.

(h)

Sign regulations. Refer to Article 8.

(i)

Additional regulations for agricultural uses.

(1)

Livestock barns, for the keeping of less than twenty-five (25) animals, and fowl houses, for the keeping of less than five hundred (500) birds, shall be: no closer than seventy-five (75) feet to any adjoining lot/property lines; no closer than two hundred (200) feet to any thoroughfare right-of-way lines; and no closer than two hundred (200) feet to the nearest existing dwelling other than that of the owner.

(2)

Livestock barns, for the keeping of twenty-five (25) or more animals, and commercial fowl houses (five hundred (500) or more birds) shall be: no closer than one hundred (100) feet to any adjoining lot/property lines; no closer than three hundred (300) feet to any thoroughfare right-of-way lines; and no closer than three hundred (300) feet to the nearest existing dwelling other than that of the owner.

(3)

Swine shall be housed, fed and watered: no closer than one hundred (100) feet to any adjoining lot/property lines; no closer than three hundred (300) feet to any thoroughfare right-of-way, no closer than two hundred (200) feet to the nearest existing dwelling other than that of the owner.

(4)

Piles of feed or bedding shall be located no closer than fifty (50) feet from a public thoroughfare right-of-way line, lot line, or zone boundary to minimize odor and nuisance problems.

(5)

Manure shall be stored for removal and disposed of in accord with all applicable county, state and federal regulations. No manure piles shall be located closer than fifty (50) feet from a public thoroughfare right-of-way, lot line, zoning district boundary, wetland, watercourse or other water body.

(6)

All concentrated animal operations shall require a nutrient management plan prepared by the USDA—NRCS that is approved by the Jefferson County Soil & Water Conservation District prior to the commencement of such operation.

(7)

All agricultural practices shall comply with the USDA—NRCS Field Office Technical Guide's Standards and Specifications for such practices.

(8)

Prior to the issuance of a building permit for any manure storage facility, the applicant shall provide the building inspector with a letter from the Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District or the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) approving the construction of the facility.

(j)

Additional regulations for corrals.

(1)

The minimum area for corral uses shall be one (1) acre.

(2)

No more than two (2) horses or ponies shall be permitted for each one (1) acre and no more than two (2) additional horses or ponies are permitted for each additional one-half (½) acre.

(3)

All corrals shall be located a minimum of fifty (50) feet from all property/lot lines.

(k)

Recreational camps. Proposals for recreational camps, river camps and similar uses shall be submitted to the commission for approval along with a plat of the site, indicating proposed structures, recreational areas, and similar features.

(l)

Removal of chert. Removal of chert shall be approved within the AG Zone for a maximum period of six (6) months only. Requests for approval shall be submitted to the building inspector on a form provided by the city for such purposes.

This zone is intended to provide locations for a restricted range of commercial and institutional uses serving the regular needs of adjacent neighborhoods and to provide locations for a restricted range of lodging and residential uses.

(a)

Permitted uses.

(1)

Accessory buildings, subject to section 4.03.

(2)

Arcade.

(3)

Detached single-family dwellings.

(4)

Duplexes and triplexes.

(5)

Gardens.

(6)

Institutional uses (low and medium-intensity only).

(7)

Neighborhood retail stores.

(8)

Neighborhood services.

(9)

Signs, subject to Article 8.

(b)

Uses permitted subject to supplemental use regulations. Refer to Article 6.

(1)

Bed and breakfasts, subject to section 6.08.

(2)

Day care centers, subject to section 6.13.

(3)

Family day care homes, subject to section 6.13.

(4)

Group homes, subject to section 6.14.

(5)

Independent living facilities, subject to section 6.17.

(6)

Minor home occupations, subject to section 6.16.

(7)

Multi-family dwellings, subject to section 6.20.

(8)

Pub restaurants, subject to section 6.22.

(9)

Temporary outdoor sales, subject to section 6.25.

(10)

Townhouses, subject to section 6.26.

(11)

Upper-story dwellings, subject to section 6.27.

(12)

Wireless communication services, subject to section 6.29.

(c)

Conditional uses. Conditional uses shall be subject to approval by the council in accordance with the provisions of Article 11. Conditional uses shall be subject to the applicable buffer requirements of Article 4 and any supplemental use regulations applicable to the use.

(1)

Assisted living facilities, subject to section 6.07.

(2)

Automobile gas station.

(3)

Cemeteries, subject to section 6.09.

(4)

Major home occupations, subject to section 6.16.

(5)

Private schools.

(6)

Public utility facilities, subject to section 6.21.

(d)

Requirements for non-residential uses.

(1)

Min. lot area—none.

(2)

Min. lot width—25 ft.

(3)

Min. open space—20%.

(4)

Max. space for individual tenant—6,000 sf.

(5)

Max. building height—3 stories.

(6)

Front build-to line—20 ft.

(7)

Side yard setback—none except to provide buffers, see section 4.08 for buffer requirements.

(8)

Rear yard setback—none except to provide buffers, see section 4.08 for buffer requirements.

(e)

Requirements for detached single-family dwellings, duplexes and triplexes.

(1)

Min. lot area—5,000 sf.

(2)

Min. lot width—50 ft.

(3)

Min. open space—30%.

(4)

Max. building height—3 stories.

(5)

Min. total floor area per unit (1-story)—1,000 sf.

(6)

Min. floor area per unit (2 stories)—800 sf first floor/1,100 sf total.

(7)

Min. front yard setback—20 ft, see also section 4.05.

(8)

Min. side yard setback—5 ft.

(9)

Min. rear yard setback—25 ft.

(10)

Min. primary front yard setback (standard corner lots)—20 ft, see also section 4.05.

(11)

Min. secondary front yard setback (standard corner lots)—10 ft.

(f)

Parking requirements. Refer also to Article 7. Parking shall be provided to the rear of the principal building or otherwise behind the front building line. Parking areas in existence at the time of adoption of this requirement shall be exempt from this requirement in accordance with section 7.05.

(g)

Sign regulations. Refer to Article 8.

(h)

Right-of-way requirements. Proposed new thoroughfares within the NC Zone shall conform to the right-of-way widths and thoroughfare elements described in Table B of the Appendix. Setbacks for uses in NC Zones on undedicated thoroughfares shall be adjusted to accommodate the required ROW widths listed in Table B.

(i)

Open or outdoor storage. No open or outdoor storage of any kind shall be permitted except storage involving finished goods or items sold on-site at retail. Such storage shall not include heavy equipment or bulk materials and shall only be permitted behind the front building line. Repair and work yards, dumpsters, utility appurtenances, loading and service areas, etc. shall be located behind the front building line and screened from public view in accordance with section 4.09.

(j)

Outdoor seating. Outdoor seating areas may be permitted forward of the building line provided a continuous, unobstructed path of no less than five (5) feet is maintained along the sidewalk fronting on the property.

This zone provides for commercial, institutional and lodging activities serving citywide and larger markets and provides a location for commercial activities that tend to be incompatible with residential neighborhoods and the downtown revitalization area due to use, building scale and/or an emphasis on vehicular activity.

(a)

Permitted uses.

(1)

Accessory buildings, subject to section 4.03.

(2)

Arcade.

(3)

Automobile gas stations.

(4)

Automobile service stations.

(5)

Automobile rental and sales (major and minor).

(6)

Automobile repair service, minor.

(7)

Bars and taverns.

(8)

Drive-thru restaurants.

(9)

Flea market.

(10)

General retail and services.

(11)

Institutional uses (any intensity).

(12)

Liquor stores.

(13)

Manufacturing (incidental to a retail business where articles are sold at retail on the premises, not specifically prohibited herein).

(14)

Motels.

(15)

Park and ride lot.

(16)

Signs, subject to Article 8.

(b)

Uses permitted subject to supplemental use regulations. Refer to Article 6.

(1)

Age-restrictive uses, subject to section 6.05.

(2)

Mini-warehouses, subject to section 6.19.

(3)

Pub restaurants, subject to section 6.22.

(4)

Temporary outdoor sales, subject to section 6.25.

(5)

Veterinary clinics and hospitals, subject to section 6.28.

(6)

Wireless communication services, subject to section 6.29.

(c)

Conditional uses. Conditional uses shall be subject to approval by the council in accordance with the provisions of Article 11. Conditional uses shall be subject to the applicable buffer requirements of Article 4 and any supplemental use regulations applicable to the use.

(1)

Cemeteries, subject to section 6.09.

(2)

Private schools.

(3)

Public utility facilities, subject to section 6.21.

(3)

Telecommunications towers, subject to section 6.24.

(d)

General requirements.

(1)

Min. lot area—none.

(2)

Min. lot width—25 ft.

(3)

Min. open space—20%.

(4)

Max. building height—3 stories.

(5)

Front build-to line—70 ft.

(6)

Side yard setback—none except to provide buffers, see section 4.08 for buffer requirements.

(7)

Rear yard setback—none except to provide buffers, see section 4.08 for buffer requirements.

(e)

Parking requirements. Parking shall be provided in accordance with the following provisions and in accordance with Article 7.

(1)

Parking may be provided between the front build-to line and the adjacent thoroughfare. All other remaining parking, required by this ordinance, shall be provided to the rear of the building or otherwise behind the front building line, except as provided otherwise in section 508.(e)(2). Parking areas in existence at the time of adoption of this requirement shall be exempt from this requirement in accordance with section 7.05.

(2)

The front build-to line may be modified, allowing a larger parking area between the front building line and the adjacent thoroughfare only under the following conditions:

a.

The vehicular way provided between the off-street parking area and the front building line shall be designed as a thoroughfare, as required herein:

1.

A sidewalk of no less than seven (7) feet in width shall be provided along the front building line and a sidewalk of no less than five (5) feet in width shall be provided on the opposite side of the vehicular way.

2.

On-street parking may be provided on both sides of the vehicular way, except as may be required for fire lanes.

3.

Perimeter landscaping shall be provided along the side of the parking lot along the vehicular way in accordance with the landscaping requirements of section 7.05(c) and section 7.05(g)(2); however the width of such perimeter landscaping may be reduced to no less than five (5) feet. Such landscaping may be provided between the adjacent sidewalk and the parking lot or may be provided between the sidewalk and vehicular way as a hardscaped strip accommodating tree wells, with trees spaced in accordance with section 7.05.C. In the latter case, a minimum clear pedestrian zone of five (5) feet shall be maintained along the required sidewalk.

4.

A landscaping strip shall be provided between the sidewalk at the building front and the curb of the vehicular way, which may be hardscaped and shall include adequate width for tree wells. Trees shall be provided and spaced in accordance with section 7.05.(c).

5.

Internal circulation within the parking lot, fronting on such vehicular way, shall be designed to minimize the number of access points along the vehicular way in accordance with section 4.11 to the greatest extent practicable. Throat length requirements in such section shall not apply in this case.

6.

The vehicular way shall provide for two-way traffic. The width of each driving lane shall be no greater than twelve (12) feet and no less than ten (10) feet. The vehicular way, whether or not including on-street parking, shall be separated from adjacent sidewalks and landscaping by curb and gutter.

b.

A fire lane may be required by the fire department along the sidewalk at the building front.

(f)

Sign regulations. Refer to Article 8.

(g)

Right-of-way requirements. Proposed new thoroughfares within the GB Zone shall conform to the right-of-way widths and thoroughfare elements described in Table B of the Appendix. Setbacks for uses in GB Zones on undedicated thoroughfares shall be adjusted to accommodate the required ROW widths listed in Table B.

(h)

Open or outdoor storage. No open or outdoor storage of any kind shall be permitted except storage involving finished goods or items sold on-site at retail. Such storage shall not include heavy equipment or bulk materials and shall only be permitted behind the front building line. Repair and work yards, dumpsters, utility appurtenances, loading and service areas, etc. shall be located behind the front building line and screened from public view in accordance with section 4.09.

(i)

Outdoor seating. Outdoor seating areas may be permitted forward of the building line provided a continuous, unobstructed path of no less than five (5) feet is maintained along the sidewalk fronting on the property.

This zone provides for commercial, entertainment, institutional, lodging and residential redevelopment and infill development compatible with the historic development pattern of the downtown revitalization area and with adjacent neighborhoods.

(a)

Permitted uses.

(1)

Accessory buildings, subject to section 603.02.

(2)

Arcades.

(3)

Bars and taverns.

(4)

Gardens.

(5)

General retail and services.

(6)

Government buildings up to 12,500 sf.

(7)

Health institutions up to 50,000 sf.

(8)

Hotels.

(9)

Institutional uses (low-intensity).

(10)

Junior high and middle schools.

(11)

Liquor stores.

(12)

Manufacturing (incidental to a retail business where articles are sold at retail on the premises, not specifically prohibited herein).

(13)

Night clubs.

(14)

Signs, subject to Article 8.

(b)

Uses permitted subject to supplemental use regulations. Refer to Article 6.

(1)

Assisted living facilities, subject to section 6.07.

(2)

Bed and breakfasts, subject to section 6.08.

(3)

Day care centers, subject to section 6.13.

(4)

Independent living facilities, subject to section 6.17.

(5)

Multi-family dwellings, subject to section 6.20.

(6)

Pub restaurants, subject to section 6.22.

(7)

Temporary outdoor sales subject to section 6.25.

(8)

Upper-story dwellings, subject to section 6.27.

(9)

Veterinary clinics and hospitals subject to section 6.28.

(10)

Wireless communication services subject to section 6.29.

(c)

Conditional uses. Conditional uses shall be subject to approval by the council in accordance with the provisions of Article 11. Conditional uses shall be subject to the applicable buffer requirements of Article 4 and any supplemental use regulations applicable to the use.

(1)

Automobile gas station.

(2)

Cemeteries, subject to section 6.09.

(3)

Private schools.

(4)

Public utility facilities, subject to section 6.21.

(d)

General requirements.

(5)

Min. lot area—none.

(6)

Min. lot width—25 ft.

(7)

Min. open space—20%.

(8)

Max. building height—8 stories.

(9)

Front build-to line—20 ft.

(10)

Side yard setback—none except to provide buffers, see section 4.08 for buffer requirements.

(11)

Rear yard setback—none except to provide buffers, see section 4.08 for buffer requirements.

(e)

Parking requirements. Refer to Article 7.

(f)

Sign regulations. Refer to Article 8.

(g)

Right-of-way requirements. Proposed new thoroughfares within the TC Zone shall conform to the following right-of-way widths and thoroughfare elements described in Table B of the Appendix. Setbacks for uses in TC Zones on undedicated thoroughfares shall be adjusted to accommodate the required ROW widths listed in Table B.

(h)

Open or outdoor storage. No open or outdoor storage of any kind shall be permitted except storage involving finished goods or items sold on-site at retail. Such storage shall not include heavy equipment or bulk materials and shall only be permitted behind the front building line. Repair and work yards, dumpsters, utility appurtenances, loading and service areas, etc. shall be located behind the front building line and screened from public view in accordance with section 4.09.

(i)

Parking. Parking shall be provided to the rear of the principal building or otherwise behind the front building line. Parking areas in existence at the time of adoption of this requirement shall be exempt from this requirement in accordance with section 7.05.

(j)

Outdoor seating. Outdoor seating areas may be permitted forward of the building line provided a continuous, unobstructed path of no less than five (5) feet is maintained along the sidewalk fronting on the property.

The zone is intended to provide a suitable protected environment for manufacturing, research and wholesale establishments that are quiet and free from hazardous or objectionable emissions.

(a)

Permitted uses.

(1)

Accessory buildings, subject to section 603.02.

(2)

Automobile gas stations.

(3)

Automobile service stations.

(4)

Automobile rental and sales (major and minor).

(5)

Automobile repair service, (major and minor)

(6)

Light industrial uses.

(7)

Vehicle and equipment repair, major.

(8)

Vehicle and equipment sales and rental, major.

(9)

Vehicle sales and rental, major.

(10)

Signs, subject to Article 8.

(b)

Uses permitted subject to supplemental use regulations. Refer to Article 6.

(1)

Age-restrictive uses, subject to section 6.04.

(2)

Animal shelters and kennels, subject to section 6.06.

(3)

Cemeteries, subject to section 6.09.

(4)

Junk, salvage and dismantling yards, subject to section 6.18.

(5)

Mini-warehouses, subject to section 6.19.

(6)

Public utility facilities, subject to section 6.21.

(7)

Wireless communication services subject to section 6.29.

(c)

Conditional uses. Conditional uses shall be subject to approval by the council in accordance with the provisions of Article 11. Conditional uses shall be subject to the applicable buffer requirements of Article 4 and any supplemental use regulations applicable to the use.

(1)

Telecommunications towers, subject to section 6.24.

(d)

General requirements.

(1)

Min. lot area—none.

(2)

Min. lot width—none.

(3)

Front yard setback—25 ft.

(4)

Side yard setback—none except to provide buffers, see section 4.08 for buffer requirements.

(5)

Rear yard setback—none except to provide buffers, see section 4.08 for buffer requirements.

(e)

Parking requirements. Refer to Article 7.

(f)

Sign regulations. Refer to Article 8.

(g)

Dust, odors, smoke, etc. The burden of proof that proposed uses will not emit detectable dust, odor, smoke, fumes, noise, or vibration beyond the bounding property line of the premises where such operation is conducted, will be upon the owner of the property or developer, as applicable.

(h)

Open or outdoor storage. Open or outdoor storage shall only be permitted behind the front building line. Dismantling, junk, repair, storage and work yards; dumpsters; utility appurtenances; loading and service areas; etc. shall be located behind the front building line and screened from public view in accordance with section 4.09.

(i)

Parking. Parking shall be provided to the rear of the principal building or otherwise behind the front building line. Parking areas in existence at the time of adoption of this requirement shall be exempt from this requirement in accordance with section 7.05.

This zone is intended to provide locations for manufacturing and processing industries, service industries, warehousing, or research and testing operations that, due to employment of heavy equipment or machinery or to the nature of the materials and processes involved, require special locations and development safeguards to prevent pollution of the environment by noise, vibration, odors or other factors.

(a)

Permitted uses.

(1)

Accessory buildings, subject to section 603.02.

(2)

Accessory dwellings for watchman/custodians.

(3)

Automobile gas stations.

(4)

Automobile service stations.

(5)

Automobile rental and sales (major and minor).

(6)

Automobile repair service, (major and minor).

(7)

General industrial uses.

(8)

Light industrial uses.

(9)

Vehicle and equipment repair, major.

(10)

Vehicle and equipment sales and rental, major.

(11)

Vehicle sales and rental, major.

(12)

Signs, subject to Article 8.

(b)

Uses permitted subject to supplemental use regulations. Refer to Article 6.

(1)

Age-restrictive uses, subject to section 6.04.

(2)

Animal shelters and kennels, subject to section 6.06.

(3)

Cemeteries, subject to section 6.09.

(4)

Junk, salvage and dismantling yards, subject to section 6.18.

(5)

Mini-warehouses, subject to section 6.19.

(6)

Public utility facilities, subject to section 6.21.

(7)

Wireless communication services subject to section 6.29.

(c)

Conditional uses. Conditional uses shall be subject to approval by the council in accordance with the provisions of Article 11. Conditional uses shall be subject to the applicable buffer requirements of Article 4 and any supplemental use regulations applicable to the use.

(1)

Telecommunications towers, subject to section 6.24.

(d)

General requirements.

(1)

Min. lot area—none.

(2)

Min. lot width—none.

(3)

Front yard setback—25 ft.

(4)

Side yard setback—none except to provide buffers, see section 4.08 for buffer requirements.

(5)

Rear yard setback—none except to provide buffers, see section 4.08 for buffer requirements.

(e)

Parking requirements. Refer to Article 7.

(f)

Sign regulations. Refer to Article 8.

(g)

Open or outdoor storage. Open or outdoor storage shall only be permitted behind the front building line. Dismantling, junk, repair, storage and work yards; dumpsters; utility appurtenances; loading and service areas; etc. shall be located behind the front building line and screened from public view in accordance with section 4.09.

(h)

Parking. Parking shall be provided to the rear of the principal building or otherwise behind the front building line. Parking areas in existence at the time of adoption of this requirement shall be exempt from this requirement in accordance with section 7.05.

This zone is intended to provide areas for the planning and development of industrial parks pursuant to a development plan approved by the City of Tarrant.

(a)

Permitted uses.

(1)

Accessory buildings, subject to section 603.02.

(2)

Automobile repair service, (major and minor).

(3)

Any industrial operations which does not emit detectable dust, odor, smoke, fumes, noise, or vibration beyond the bounding property line of the premises where such operation is conducted.

(4)

Vehicle and equipment repair, major.

(5)

Vehicle and equipment sales and rental, major.

(6)

Vehicle sales and rental, major.

(7)

Signs, subject to Article 8.

(b)

Uses permitted subject to supplemental use regulations. Refer to Article 6.

(1)

Junk, salvage and dismantling yards, subject to section 6.18.

(2)

Mini-warehouses, subject to section 6.19.

(3)

Public utility facilities, subject to section 6.21.

(4)

Wireless communication services subject to section 6.29.

(c)

Conditional uses. Conditional uses shall be subject to approval by the council in accordance with the provisions of Article 11. Conditional uses shall be subject to the applicable buffer requirements of Article 4 and any supplemental use regulations applicable to the use.

(1)

Telecommunications towers, subject to section 6.24.

(d)

General requirements.

(1)

Min. lot area—none.

(2)

Min. lot width—none.

(3)

Min. open space—20%.

(4)

Front yard setback—25 ft along any public thoroughfares, no setback along private thoroughfares.

(5)

Side yard setback—none except to provide buffers, see section 4.08 for buffer requirements.

(6)

Rear yard setback—none except to provide buffers, see section 4.08 for buffer requirements.

(e)

Parking requirements. Refer to Article 7.

(f)

Sign regulations. Refer to Article 8.

(g)

Dust, odor, smoke, fumes, etc. The burden of proof, that proposed uses will not emit detectable dust, odor, smoke, fumes, noise, or vibration beyond the bounding property line of the premises where such operation is conducted, will be upon the owner of the property or developer, as applicable.

(h)

Open or outdoor storage. Open or outdoor storage shall only be permitted behind the front building line. Dismantling, junk, repair, storage and work yards; dumpsters; utility appurtenances; loading and service areas; etc. shall be located behind the front building line and screened from public view in accordance with section 4.09.

(i)

Harmony with existing buildings. All on-premises buildings shall be built and maintained in harmony with existing buildings, subject to approval by the commission.

(j)

Parking. Parking shall be provided to the rear of the principal building or otherwise behind the front building line. Parking areas in existence at the time of adoption of this requirement shall be exempt from this requirement in accordance with section 7.05.