Waco City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
ARTICLE I
- IN GENERAL
Sections
- Sec. 28-1.- Definitions.
- Sec. 28-2. - Rules of construction.
- Sec. 28-3. - Purpose.
- Sec. 28-4. - Intent.
- Sec. 28-5. - Applicability and effect of chapter.
- Sec. 28-6. - Minimum standards.
- Sec. 28-7. - Abrogation of easements, agreements.
- Sec. 28-8. - Preexisting unlawful structures, uses.
- Sec. 28-9. - Amendments; special permits.
- Sec. 28-10. - Injunctions.
- Sec. 28-11. - Penalty for violation.
ARTICLE II
ADMINISTRATION2
Sections
- DIVISION 2. - PLAN COMMISSION[3]
- DIVISION 3. - BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT[4]
- DIVISION 4. - BUILDING OFFICIAL[5]
- DIVISION 5. - VARIANCES AND NONCONFORMING USES OR STRUCTURES
- Sec. 28-93. - Variances not authorized.
- Sec. 28-94. - Variances authorized.
- Sec. 28-95. - Nonconforming uses.
- Sec. 28-96. - Nonconforming structures.
- Sec. 28-97. - Residential, commercial, office or industrial lots.
- Sec. 28-98. - Parking regulations.
- Sec. 28-99. - Permissible orders.
- Sec. 28-100. - Conditions.
- Sec. 28-101. - Applications.
- Sec. 28-102. - Report of director of planning.
- Sec. 28-103. - Notice and public hearing.
- Sec. 28-104. - Decision by the board of adjustment.
- Sec. 28-105. - Appeal of board decision.
- DIVISION 6. - AMENDMENTS, SUPPLEMENTS, CHANGES OF ZONING ORDINANCE; SPECIAL PERMITS[6]
- Sec. 28-121. - Authority of council.
- Sec. 28-122. - Criteria for special permits.
- Sec. 28-123. - Applications.
- Sec. 28-124. - Development plan for special permits.
- Sec. 28-125. - Report of director of planning.
- Sec. 28-126. - Commission notice and public hearing.
- Sec. 28-127. - Withdrawal prior to or at public hearing.
- Sec. 28-128. - Action by commission.
- Sec. 28-129. - Council notice and hearing.
- Sec. 28-130. - Action by council.
- Sec. 28-131. - Withdrawal after commission hearing.
- Sec. 28-132. - Council action when commission report unfavorable or application protested.
- Sec. 28-133. - Time limit for reapplication after rejection.
- Sec. 28-134. - Time limit for new application after withdrawal.
- Sec. 28-135. - Time limit for building permit exceptions.
- DIVISION 7. - PUBLIC HEARINGS[7]
ARTICLE III
SITE DEVELOPMENT PLANS
Sections
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- DIVISION 2. - ADMINISTRATION
- DIVISION 3. - REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS FOR SITE DEVELOPMENT[8]
- Sec. 28-211. - Generally.
- Sec. 28-212. - Grading and drainage.
- Sec. 28-213. - Erosion and sedimentation control.
- Sec. 28-214. - Public improvements.
- Sec. 28-215. - Parking, loading and site access.
- Sec. 28-216. - Site coverage and open space.
- Sec. 28-217. - Preservation of vegetation.
- Sec. 28-218. - Landscaping.
- Sec. 28-219. - Screening.
- Sec. 28-220. - Signage.
- Sec. 28-221. - Building setback and orientation.
- Sec. 28-222. - Lighting.
- Sec. 28-223. - Residential design standards.
- Sec. 28-223.01. - Application of regulations.
- Sec. 28-223.02. - Building scale and relationship.
- Sec. 28-223.03. - Building architectural features.
- Sec. 28-223.04. - Location of parking.
- Sec. 28-223.05. - Front facade variation.
- Sec. 28-224. - Refuse and trash removal.
- Sec. 28-225. - Drive-through queuing.
- Sec. 28-226. - Design standards for repurposed shipping containers.
ARTICLE IV
- DISTRICT REGULATIONS
Sections
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- Sec. 28-241.- Establishment of districts.
- Sec. 28-242. - Residential districts.
- Sec. 28-243. - Office districts.
- Sec. 28-244. - Commercial districts.
- Sec. 28-245. - Industrial districts.
- Sec. 28-246. - Special districts.
- Sec. 28-247. - Zoning district maps.
- Sec. 28-248. - Interpretation of boundaries.
- Sec. 28-249. - Annexed property.
- Sec. 28-250. - Building permits.
- Sec. 28-251. - Uses.
- Sec. 28-252. - Auditing requirements.
- DIVISION 2. - R-E SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT
- DIVISION 3. - R-1A SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT
- DIVISION 4. - R-1B SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT
- DIVISION 5. - R-1C SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT
- DIVISION 6. - R-2 TWO-FAMILY AND ATTACHED SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT
- DIVISION 7. - R-3A MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT
- DIVISION 8. - R-3B MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT
- DIVISION 9. - R-3C MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT
- DIVISION 10. - R-3D MULTIPLE-FAMILY DISTRICT
- DIVISION 11. - R-3E MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT
- DIVISION 12. - O-1 OFFICE DISTRICT
- DIVISION 13. - O-2 OFFICE-RESIDENCE DISTRICT
- DIVISION 14. - O-3 OFFICE-LIMITED COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
- DIVISION 15. - C-1 COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL—NO ALCOHOL DISTRICT
- Sec. 28-596.- Purpose.
- Sec. 28-597. - Permitted uses.
- Sec. 28-598. - Enclosed structure required.
- Sec. 28-599. - Alcoholic beverages prohibited.
- Sec. 28-600. - Special uses.
- Sec. 28-601. - Lot area.
- Sec. 28-602. - Height restrictions.
- Sec. 28-603. - Yard requirements.
- Sec. 28-604. - Additional regulations.
- Sec. 28-605. - Distance requirement.
- DIVISION 16. - C-2 COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
- DIVISION 17. - C-3 GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
- DIVISION 18. - C-4 CENTRAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
- DIVISION 19. - C-5 SERVICE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
- DIVISION 20. - M-1 OFFICE AND RESTRICTED INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
- DIVISION 21. - M-2 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
- DIVISION 22. - M-3 GENERAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
- DIVISION 23. - SPECIAL DISTRICT—BRAZOS RIVER CORRIDOR DISTRICT[10]
- Sec. 28-796.- Purpose.
- Sec. 28-797 - Definitions.
- Sec. 28-797.1. - District boundary and map.
- Sec. 28-798. - Zoning classifications.
- Sec. 28-799. - Application of regulations.
- Sec. 28-800. - Uses.
- Sec. 28-801. - Lot area, height and yard requirements.
- Sec. 28-802. - Site development standards.
- Sec. 28-802.1. - Pedestrian access.
- Sec. 28-802.2. - Parking.
- Sec. 28-802.3. - Drainage.
- Sec. 28-802.4. - Utilities.
- Sec. 28-803. - Signs—Prohibitions.
- Sec. 28-804. - Same—Permitted.
- Sec. 28-805. - Same—Use-related.
- Sec. 28-806. - Same—Compatibility.
- Sec. 28-807. - Signs—Number, setback, area and height.
- Sec. 28-808. - Illuminated signs.
- Sec. 28-809. - Outdoor lighting.
- Sec. 28-809.1. - Lighting requirements.
- Sec. 28-810. - Garbage or trash storage.
- Sec. 28-811. - Loading docks and service entrances.
- Sec. 28-812. - Materials.
- Sec. 28-812.1. - Historical construction.
- Sec. 28-812.2. - New residential primary construction (single and multi-family).
- Sec. 28-812.3. - Items of secondary construction.
- Sec. 28-812.4. - 100-year floodplain construction.
- Sec. 28-812.5. - Roofs.
- Sec. 28-813 - Landscaping.
- Sec. 28-813.1 - General requirements.
- Sec. 28-813.2 - Submission of landscape plan.
- Sec. 28-813.3 - Lot coverage.
- Sec. 28-813.4 - Tree planting, species recommendation and plant sizes.
- Sec. 28-813.5 - Parking lots.
- Sec. 28-813.6. - Screening/buffering.
- Sec. 28-813.7. - Tree preservation.
- Sec. 28-813.8. - Planting methods.
- Sec. 28-813.9. - Protection of landscape areas.
- Sec. 28-813.10. - Irrigation/watering systems.
- Sec. 28-813.11. - General maintenance.
- Sec. 28-813.12. - Plan alternatives.
- Sec. 28-814. - Environmental guidelines.
- Sec. 28-814.1. - Prohibited usage.
- Sec. 28-814.2. - On-site sewage facilities.
- Sec. 28-814.3. - Cliffs.
- Sec. 28-814.4 - Springs.
- Sec. 28-814.5. - Marinas.
- Sec. 28-815. - Maintenance standards.
- Sec. 28-816. - Boating safety operations and maintenance.
- DIVISION 24. - SPECIAL DISTRICT—COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY NEIGHBORHOODS DISTRICT[11]
- Sec. 28-831.- Purpose.
- Sec. 28-832. - Definitions.
- Sec. 28-833. - Zoning classification.
- Sec. 28-834. - District boundary map.
- Sec. 28-835. - Application of regulations.
- Sec. 28-836. - Uses.
- Sec. 28-837. - Building height requirements.
- Sec. 28-838. - Yard setbacks.
- Sec. 28-838.1 - Lot size.
- Sec. 28-839. - Sidewalks.
- Sec. 28-840. - Landscaping.
- Sec. 28-841. - Parking.
- Sec. 28-842. - Architectural requirements.
- DIVISION 25. - SPECIAL DISTRICT—NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION DISTRICT
- DIVISION 26. - SPECIAL DISTRICT—AIRPORT OVERLAY DISTRICT
- Sec. 28-862.- Purpose.
- Sec. 28-863. - Definitions.
- Sec. 28-864. - Zoning classification.
- Sec. 28-865. - Airport noise zones.
- Sec. 28-866. - Additional land use restrictions.
- Sec. 28-867. - Nonconforming uses.
- Sec. 28-868. - Permits.
- Sec. 28-869. - Enforcement.
- Sec. 28-870. - Board of adjustment.
- Sec. 28-871. - Appeals.
- Sec. 28-872. - Judicial review.
- Sec. 28-873. - Enforcement and remedies.
- Sec. 28-874. - Compatible land uses table.
- Sec. 28-875. - Airport overlay zone map.
- DIVISION 27. - SPECIAL DISTRICT—WEST END DISTRICT
- DIVISION 28. - SPECIAL DISTRICT—DOWNTOWN DISTRICT
- Sec. 28-880.2.- Purpose.
- Sec. 28-880.3. - Definitions.
- Sec. 28-880.4. - Zoning classification.
- Sec. 28-880.5. - Application of regulations.
- Sec. 28-880.6. - Uses.
- Sec. 28-880.7. - Building design specifications.
- Sec. 28-880.8. - Infill lots.
- Sec. 28-880.9. - Parking and access.
- Sec. 28-880.10. - Signage.
- Sec. 28-880.11. - Public spaces.
- Sec. 28-880.12. - Street furnishings.
- Sec. 28-880.13. - Fences.
- Sec. 28-880.14. - Non conforming uses and structures.
- Sec. 28-880.15. - Permits.
- Sec. 28-880.16. - Enforcement.
- Sec. 28-880.17. - Downtown district boundary and map.
- DIVISION 29. - SPECIAL DISTRICT—LA SALLE AVENUE CORRIDOR DISTRICT[12]
- Sec. 28-880.18.- Purpose.
- Sec. 28-880.19. - Definitions.
- Sec. 28-880.20. - Zoning classification.
- Sec. 28-880.21. - Application of regulations.
- Sec. 28-880.22. - Uses.
- Sec. 28-880.23. - Architectural requirements.
- Sec. 28-880.24. - Building design specifications.
- Sec. 28-880.25. - Sidewalks.
- Sec. 28-880.26. - District boundary and map.
- DIVISION 30. - SPECIAL DISTRICT—FLOYD CASEY DISTRICT
- Sec. 28-880.27.- Purpose.
- Sec. 28-880.28. - Definitions.
- Sec. 28-880.29. - Floyd Casey District boundary and map.
- Sec. 28-880.30. - Floyd Casey Design Book.
- Sec. 28-880.31. - Land use and underlying zoning districts.
- Sec. 28-880.32. - Development standards.
- Sec. 28-880.33. - Architectural control committee.
- DIVISION 31. - SPECIAL DISTRICT—RIVERWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT
- Sec. 28-880.34.- Purpose.
- Sec. 28-880.35. - Definitions.
- Sec. 28-880.36. - Riverway Overlay District boundary and map.
- Sec. 28-880.37. - Riverway design book.
- Sec. 28-880.38. - Land use and underlying zoning districts.
- Sec. 28-880.39. - Development standards.
- Sec. 28-880.40. - Architectural control committee.
ARTICLE V
- SUPPLEMENTARY DISTRICT REGULATIONS
Sections
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- DIVISION 2. - LOT AREA, WIDTH, YARD, AND HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS
- DIVISION 3. - ACCESSORY STRUCTURES AND USES
- DIVISION 4. - SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES[13]
- DIVISION 5. - RESERVED[14]
- DIVISION 6. - WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
- Sec. 28-965. - Purpose.
- Sec. 28-966. - Siting requirements.
- Sec. 28-967. - Structural requirements.
- Sec. 28-968. - Application requirements.
- Sec. 28-969. - Aesthetics.
- Sec. 28-970. - Radio antennas (noncommercial).
- Sec. 28-970.1. - Non-use/abandonment.
- Sec. 28-970.1.1. - Temporary wireless communication facilities.
- Sec. 28-970.1.2. - Wireless communication facility signage and database.
- DIVISION 7. - RESERVED[15]
- DIVISION 8. - REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
- DIVISION 9. - ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
ARTICLE VI
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
Sections
- Sec. 28-971.- Purpose.
- Sec. 28-972. - Definitions.
- Sec. 28-973. - Minimum size.
- Sec. 28-974. - Ownership.
- Sec. 28-975. - Preapplication review.
- Sec. 28-976. - Location.
- Sec. 28-977. - Commission rules.
- Sec. 28-978. - Concept plan—Requirements.
- Sec. 28-979. - Same—Procedure.
- Sec. 28-980. - Planned unit development plan required.
- Sec. 28-981. - Application for final PUD plan approval.
- Sec. 28-982. - Contents of final PUD plan.
- Sec. 28-983. - Concurrent subdivision approval.
- Sec. 28-984. - Commission and city council hearing and action.
- Sec. 28-985. - Council decision on final development plan.
- Sec. 28-986. - Final PUD plan approval.
- Secs. 28-987—28-989. - Reserved.
- Sec. 28-990. - Phasing requirements.
- Sec. 28-991. - Performance guarantees.
- Sec. 28-992. - Reserved.
- Sec. 28-993. - Resubmittal of plan.
- Sec. 28-994. - Building permits.
- Sec. 28-995. - Certificates of occupancy.
- Sec. 28-996. - Amendments to PUD plans.
- Sec. 28-997. - Review of progress.
- Sec. 28-998. - Applicability of development plan review.
ARTICLE VII
OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING16
Sections
- Sec. 28-1016.- Purpose.
- Sec. 28-1017. - Applicability.
- Sec. 28-1018. - Use of parking and loading facilities.
- Sec. 28-1019. - Location of accessory parking.
- Sec. 28-1020. - Computation of parking requirements.
- Sec. 28-1021. - Table of off-street parking requirements for permitted and special uses.
- Sec. 28-1022. - Design and maintenance of off-street parking facilities.
- Sec. 28-1023. - Location of off-street loading facilities.
- Sec. 28-1024. - Required off-street loading facilities.
- Sec. 28-1025. - Design and maintenance of off-street loading facilities.
ARTICLE VIII
SIGNS
Sections
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY[17]
- Sec. 28-1041. - Purpose.
- Sec. 28-1042. - Compliance required.
- Sec. 28-1043. - Definitions.
- Sec. 28-1044. - Flashing, moving or rotating lights prohibited; signs resembling traffic-control signs prohibited.
- Sec. 28-1045. - Political signs.
- Sec. 28-1046. - Signs on or over buildings restricted.
- Sec. 28-1047. - Signs on public rights-of-way prohibited.
- Sec. 28-1048. - Temporary signs.
- Sec. 28-1049. - Nonconforming signs.
- Sec. 28-1050. - Elimination of certain signs.
- Sec. 28-1051. - Government signs.
- Sec. 28-1052. - Applications and permits.
- Sec. 28-1053. - Variances and interpretation.
- DIVISION 2. - OFF-PREMISES SIGNS
- Sec. 28-1070. - Jurisdiction.
- Sec. 28-1071. - General provisions.
- Sec. 28-1072. - Small off-premises signs.
- Sec. 28-1073. - Medium conventional off-premises signs.
- Sec. 28-1074. - Large off-premises signs.
- Sec. 28-1075. - Registration of off-premises signs.
- Sec. 28-1076. - Streets where off-premises signs are prohibited.
- Sec. 28-1077. - Digital off-premises sign specifications.
- Sec. 28-1078. - Off-premises sign replacement.
- Sec. 28-1079. - Off-premises sign replacement procedures and regulation.
- DIVISION 3. - ON-PREMISES SIGNS[18]
- DIVISION 4. - OTHER SIGNS[19]
ARTICLE X
- HISTORIC DISTRICT AND LANDMARK ZONING
Sections
- Sec. 28-1132.- Purpose.
- Sec. 28-1133. - Definitions.
- Sec. 28-1134. - Historic landmark preservation commission.
- Sec. 28-1135. - Appointment of historic preservation officer.
- Sec. 28-1136. - Application for historic overlay zoning for a district.
- Sec. 28-1137. - Designation of historic overlay zoning for a district.
- Sec. 28-1138. - Conditions of historic overlay zoning for a district.
- Sec. 28-1139. - Designation of historic landmarks.
- Sec. 28-1140. - Application for historic landmark designation.
- Sec. 28-1141. - Effect of historic overlay and landmark designation; incentives for preservation.
- Sec. 28-1142. - Effect of historic landmark designation: certificate of appropriateness for alteration or demolition affecting landmarks; design guidelines.
- Sec. 28-1143. - Procedure of certificate of appropriateness.
- Sec. 28-1144. - Criteria for approval of a certificate of appropriateness.
- Sec. 28-1145. - Certification of appropriateness—Application procedure.
- Sec. 28-1146. - Same—Economic hardship application procedure.
- Sec. 28-1147. - Enforcement.
- Sec. 28-1148. - Ordinary maintenance and repair; emergency repair.
- Sec. 28-1149. - Demolition by neglect.
- Sec. 28-1150. - Demolition delay.