Volente City Zoning Code
Division 6
General Provisions
§ 9.02.231 Construction.
The terms and provisions of this article shall not be construed in a manner to conflict with chapter 211 of the Texas Local Government Code and if any term or provision of this article shall appear to conflict with any term, provision or condition of chapter 211, such article term or provision shall be read, interpreted and construed in a manner consistent with and not in conflict with such chapter, and, if possible, in a manner to give effect to both. The standard and accepted rules of statutory construction shall govern in construing the terms and provisions of this article.
(Ordinance 2016-O-173, sec. 30.145, adopted 11/15/16)
§ 9.02.232 Application of conflicting ordinance.
All ordinances or parts thereof conflicting or inconsistent with the provisions of this article as adopted and amended herein, are hereby amended to the extent of such conflict. In the event of a conflict or inconsistency between this article and any other code or ordinance of the village, the terms and provisions of this article shall govern.
(Ordinance 2016-O-173, sec. 30.146, adopted 11/15/16)
§ 9.02.233 Severability.
If any provision of this article or the application of any provision to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this article which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this article are declared to be severable.
(Ordinance 2016-O-173, sec. 30.147, adopted 11/15/16)
§ 9.02.234 Effective date.
This article shall take effect immediately from and after its passage and publication of its enacting ordinance in accordance with the provisions of chapter 52 of the Texas Local Government Code.
(Ordinance 2016-O-173, sec. 30.148, adopted 11/15/16)
§ 9.02.235 Open meetings.
It is hereby officially found and determined that the meeting at which the enacting ordinance of this article is passed was open to the public as required and that public notice of the time, place and purpose of said meeting was given as required by the Open Meetings Act, chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
(Ordinance 2016-O-173, sec. 30.149, adopted 11/15/16)
§ 9.02.236 Penalty.
Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this article, or shall fail to comply therewith, or with any of the requirements thereof, within the village limits shall be deemed guilty of an offense and shall be liable for a fine not to exceed the sum of two thousand dollars ($2,000.00). Each day the violation exists shall constitute a separate offense. Such penalty shall be in addition to all the other remedies provided herein.
Chart 1. Dimensional Regulations (Includes New or Remodel) | |||||||||||
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District & Category | SR | SRR | SRC | SR1 | MFR | C1 | C2 | C3 | GOV OS | UD | PDD |
Minimum lot size | 1 acre | 1 acre | 1 acre (2) | N/A | 1 acre (6) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | For regulations regarding the PDD see section 9.02.058 |
Front setback, feet | 50 | 50 | 30 | 15 | 30 | 25 | 25 | 35 | 25 | 100 | |
Side setback, feet (1) | 20 | 40 | 20 | 5-20 (3) | 25 | 15 (4) | 15 (4) | 20 (4) | 15 | 25 ft. (50 ft. if abutting residential) | |
Road side setback, feet (1) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 25 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 25 | 50 | |
Rear setback, feet | 20 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 25 | 15 (4) | 15 (4) | 20 (4) | 15 | 15 ft. (30 ft. if abutting residential) | |
Height, feet | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 25 | |
Minimum dwelling unit square feet | 1000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 (500 if under 1/2 acre) | 1,000 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Maximum floor space square feet | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6000 (9) | 8000 (9) | 12000 (9) | N/A | N/A | |
Minimum lot width, feet | 125 | 200 | 125 | N/A | 125 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 60 | N/A | |
Impervious cover % | 25 (7) | 25 (7) | 25 (7) | 25-45 (5) | 25 (7) | 35-45 (8) | 35-45 (8) | 35-45 (8) | 35 | 25 (7) | |
Notes: | |
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1. | Measured at the foremost part of the foundation or front setback line, whichever is greater. |
2. | Maximum density of one (1) home per acre in subdivision. |
3. | Value is graduated based upon lot width. Formula: Side Setback = 500/ (150 - Lot Width), minimum value = 5, maximum value = 20. |
4. | 35 feet when abutting residential to include vegetative or constructed buffer/shield. |
5. | Value is graduated based upon lot size. Formula: Impervious Cover = -(0.0005 x Lot Size, SF) + 45. Maximum impervious cover value range is from 25-45%*. |
6. | Maximum density of four (4) units within one (1) building per acre. |
7. | Impervious cover shall not exceed 25% except for mitigation using rainwater collection which can add up to 5% per the LCRA Technical Manual (section 1 chapter 4, section 4.3, subsection 4.3.1, page 59). |
8. | Value is graduated based upon lot size. Formula: Impervious Cover = -(0.0005 x Lot Size, SF) + 56. Maximum impervious cover value range is from 35-45%*. |
9. | Per single structure. |
*Lots over 1 acre are defaulted to the minimum value in the range, despite calculations resulting in a percentage lower than the minimum value. | |
Chart 2. Parking Requirements See also - section 9.02.041(l) | |
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Use* | Number of Parking Spaces |
Residential dwellings, single- to multi-family | Two spaces minimum for each living unit. |
Warehouse, convenience store, offices, retail shop and similar uses | One space per 250 sq. ft. of floor area. |
Restaurants, cafes, bars and similar uses | One space per 150 sq. ft. of floor area (includes any outdoor seating and waiting areas). |
Marinas and similar uses | One space for every two wet slips. One space for every three dry slips. |
Hotels, motels, hospitals, institutions, commercial amusement (indoors and outdoors), and similar uses | One and a fourth (1-1/4) spaces per room, plus a space per 200 sq. ft. of gross floor area for restaurant space and/or banquet hall facilities. |
Utility districts | One space per 250 sq. ft. of floor area. |
*Any use not listed above requires planning and zoning and/or administrative approval as a conditional use. Additionally, any use providing a drive-through to customers must provide a ninety-foot (90') concrete or asphalt driveway. | |
Chart 3. Zoning Districts | |
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Designation | Zoning District Name |
SR | Single-Family Residential |
SR1 | Single-Family Residential Historical |
SRR | Single-Family Residential Ridgetop |
SRC | Single-Family Residential Cluster |
MFR | Multi-Family Residential |
OS | Open Space |
PWGU | Private Way for General Use |
GOV | Governmental or Institutional |
C1 | Commercial Retail |
C2 | Commercial Retail with Restaurant |
C3 | Commercial Marina/Entertainment |
UD | Utility District |
PDD | Planned Development District |
Chart 4. Private Way for General Use (PWGU) within the Village | |
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LAKE TRAVIS SUBDIVISION # 4 & NICHOLSON SUBDIVISION # 1, REED DRIVE | |
* | LOT 19: PRIVATE WAY FOR GENERAL USE |
* | LOT 9: PRIVATE WAY FOR GENERAL USE |
* | LOT 3: PRIVATE WAY FOR GENERAL USE |
LAKE TRAVIS SUBDIVISION # 3, BOOTH CIRCLE | |
* | LOT 68: TRACT 68 DEDICATED TO THE USE OF AND BENEFIT OF ANY OWNER OF ANY OTHER TRACT IN LAKE TRAVIS SUBDIVISION # 3. NOT FOR CAMPING OR FOR RESIDENTIAL USE |
* | LOT BETWEEN LOT 28 & LOT 85: PRIVATE WAY FOR GENERAL USE |
* | LOT BETWEEN LOT 77 & LOT 78: PRIVATE WAY FOR GENERAL USE |
* | LOT BETWEEN LOT 62 & LOT 63: EASEMENT (NOT DEDICATED TO THE PUBLIC) |
* | LOT BETWEEN LOT 59 & LOT 60: FOR BENEFIT OF TRACTS 56-67 ONLY |
* | PRIVATE ROAD EASEMENT (NOT DEDICATED TO THE PUBLIC): FOR THE BENEFIT OF TRACTS 56-67 |
* | LOT BETWEEN LOT 51 & LOT 52: PRIVATE WAY FOR GENERAL USE |
LAKE TRAVIS SUBDIVISION # 3 | |
* | LOT BETWEEN LOT 54 & LOT 55: PARK AREA - 7603 DEBBIE & 7613 DEBBIE |
* | LOT BETWEEN LOT 59 & LOT 14: LOT GOES BEHIND LOTS 55 - 59 |
LAKE TRAVIS SUBDIVISION # 6, WEST DR. | |
* | LOT BETWEEN LOT 13 & LOT 14: PRIVATE WAY FOR USE OF OWNERS OF LOT IN LAKE TRAVIS SUBDIVISION # 6 |
LAKE TRAVIS SUBDIVISION # 2, JACKSON STREET | |
* | TRACT BETWEEN LOT 10 & LOT 11: PRIVATE WAY FOR USE OF OWNERS OF TRACTS IN LAKE TRAVIS SUBDIVISION # 2 |
* | TRACT BETWEEN LOT 6 & LOT 7: PRIVATE WAY FOR USE OF OWNERS OF TRACTS IN LAKE TRAVIS SUBDIVISION # 2 |
SUBDIVISION SANDY SHORES, JOY RD. | |
* | PARK LOT # 9 HOMEOWNERS PARK |
LAKE TRAVIS SUBDIVISION # 1, DODD STREET & LAKEVIEW | |
* | TRACT BETWEEN LOT 19 AND LOT 20 |
Chart 1. Dimensional Regulations (Includes New or Remodel) | |||||||||||
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District & Category | SR | SRR | SRC | SR1 | MFR | C1 | C2 | C3 | GOV OS | UD | PDD |
Minimum lot size | 1 acre | 1 acre | 1 acre (2) | N/A | 1 acre (6) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | For regulations regarding the PDD see section 9.02.058 |
Front setback, feet | 50 | 50 | 30 | 15 | 30 | 25 | 25 | 35 | 25 | 100 | |
Side setback, feet (1) | 20 | 40 | 20 | 5-20 (3) | 25 | 15 (4) | 15 (4) | 20 (4) | 15 | 25 ft. (50 ft. if abutting residential) | |
Road side setback, feet (1) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 25 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 25 | 50 | |
Rear setback, feet | 20 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 25 | 15 (4) | 15 (4) | 20 (4) | 15 | 15 ft. (30 ft. if abutting residential) | |
Height, feet | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 25 | |
Minimum dwelling unit square feet | 1000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 (500 if under 1/2 acre) | 1,000 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Maximum floor space square feet | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6000 (9) | 8000 (9) | 12000 (9) | N/A | N/A | |
Minimum lot width, feet | 125 | 200 | 125 | N/A | 125 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 60 | N/A | |
Impervious cover % | 25 (7) | 25 (7) | 25 (7) | 25-45 (5) | 25 (7) | 35-45 (8) | 35-45 (8) | 35-45 (8) | 35 | 25 (7) | |
Notes: | |
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1. | Measured at the foremost part of the foundation or front setback line, whichever is greater. |
2. | Maximum density of one (1) home per acre in subdivision. |
3. | Value is graduated based upon lot width. Formula: Side Setback = 500/ (150 - Lot Width), minimum value = 5, maximum value = 20. |
4. | 35 feet when abutting residential to include vegetative or constructed buffer/shield. |
5. | Value is graduated based upon lot size. Formula: Impervious Cover = -(0.0005 x Lot Size, SF) + 45. Maximum impervious cover value range is from 25-45%*. |
6. | Maximum density of four (4) units within one (1) building per acre. |
7. | Impervious cover shall not exceed 25% except for mitigation using rainwater collection which can add up to 5% per the LCRA Technical Manual (section 1 chapter 4, section 4.3, subsection 4.3.1, page 59). |
8. | Value is graduated based upon lot size. Formula: Impervious Cover = -(0.0005 x Lot Size, SF) + 56. Maximum impervious cover value range is from 35-45%*. |
9. | Per single structure. |
*Lots over 1 acre are defaulted to the minimum value in the range, despite calculations resulting in a percentage lower than the minimum value. | |
(Ordinance 2016-O-173, sec. 30.150, adopted 11/15/16; Ordinance 2016-O-173, chart 1, adopted 11/15/16; Ordinance 2016-O-173, chart 2, adopted 11/15/16; Ordinance 2016-O-173, chart 3, adopted 11/15/16; Ordinance 2016-O-173, chart 4, adopted 11/15/16; Ordinance 2016-O-173, chart 5, adopted 11/15/16)