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 1. Dimensional Regulations (Includes New or Remodel) | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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: | |
|---|---|
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 1. Dimensional Regulations (Includes New or Remodel) | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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: | |
|---|---|
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 1. Dimensional Regulations (Includes New or Remodel) | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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: | |
|---|---|
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 1. Dimensional Regulations (Includes New or Remodel) | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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: | |
|---|---|
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)