Whitney City Zoning Code
§ 14.02.009 "SF-2
Single-family residential district - 2.
(a)
General purpose and description.
This district is designed to accommodate the standard single-family residential development of the type and density most commonly found in the city, this district is appropriate as a buffer between multifamily residential areas. The district can also be appropriately located in proximity to certain neighborhood of local retail and office uses. Densities in this district will range from 3.5 to 4.5 units per gross acre.
(b)
Definitions.
For the purpose of interpreting this section, certain words used herein are defined as follows:
Building line.
The words "building line" shall be line beyond which buildings must be set back from the street and/or property line.
Engineer.
A person duly authorized under the provisions of the Texas Engineering Registration Act, as heretofore or hereafter amend, to practice the profession of engineering.
Lot.
An undivided tract or parcel of land having frontage on a public street and designated as a distinct and separate tract, which is, or in the future may be offered for sale, conveyance, transfer, or improvement as a building site.
Subdivision.
The word "subdivision" or "addition" shall be any division of any tract or parcel of land into two (2) or more lots or sites for the purpose, whether immediate or future, of sale or of building development. It also concludes resubdivision or replatting of land, lots, or tracts. Division of land for agricultural purpose, in parcels of five (5) acres or more shall not be included within the definition, unless any such division of five (5) acres or more includes the planning or development of a new street or access easement.
Surveyor.
A licensed stale surveyor or a registered public surveyor as authorized by the state statues to practice the profession of surveying.
(c)
Permitted uses.
(1)
A building or premises in an "SF-2" district shall be used only for the following purposes:
(A)
Any use permitted in the "SF-1" district.
(B)
Other uses as listed in section 14.02.022 of this article.
(2)
The following specific uses shall be permitted in an "SF-2" district, when granted in accordance with section 14.02.023:
(A)
Uses as listed in section 14.02.022 of this article.
(d)
Height regulations.
No building shall exceed thirty (30) feet in height. Accessory uses shall be a maximum of fifteen (15) feet in height.
(e)
Area regulations.
(1)
Minimum square feet for living area in newly erected buildings which are tied onto approved sanitary sewer:
(A)
No permit shall be issued by the city for the erection or construction of any residential house or building within the city limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of the city unless the square feet living area (exclusive of porches and garages) in such building equals one thousand (1,000) square feet of living area.
(B)
A minimum of sixty percent (60%) of the total living area for residential house or building shall be on the first story or ground level of a residential house or building for new homes constructed after the effective date of this section.
(2)
Building lines.
(A)
Building setback lines shall be shown on all lots intended for residential use and shall provide for a front yard minimum setback of at least twenty feet (20') from the front property line. Side building lines are to provide a minimum setback of at least seven feet (7'). If the lot is a corner lot adjacent to a side street, the minimum setback shall not be less than fifteen feet (15').
(B)
The city council may require the owner or developer to construct any storm drainage facility, when in judgement of the city contracted engineer, the facility is needed for the proper and orderly development of the area or neighborhood.
(3)
Size of lot.
(A)
Lot area.
No buildings shall be constructed on any lot of less than six thousand five hundred (6,500) square feet.
(B)
Lot width.
The width of the lot shall be not less than sixty (60) feet at the front street building line.
(C)
Lot depth.
The average depth of the lot shall be not less than one hundred (100) feet.
(4)
Minimum dwelling size.
The minimum floor area of any dwelling shall be one thousand (1,000) square feet, exclusive of garages and breezeways and porches.
(5)
Lot coverage.
In no case shall more than fifty percent (50%) of the total lot area be covered by the main building, no more than sixty percent (60%) of the total lot may be covered by the main structure, accessory buildings, driveways and parking.
(6)
Utility easements.
Utility easements of not less than six feet (6') shall be provided on each side of rear lot lines, unless an alley is provided. Additional easement may be required by the city council.
(7)
Storm drainage.
This established policy shall govern the installation of all drainage facilities within the corporate limits of the city. An adequate storm drain system, consisting of inlets, pipes, and other underground drainage structures with approved outlets shall be constructed of installed by the property owner where the runoff of stormwater and the prevention of erosion comply with city drainage plans. Where there is a question as to the justification or size of equipment required, doubt will be resolved in favor of additional drainage capacity.
(f)
Parking regulations.
A minimum of one (1) covered, enclosed parking space shall be provided per unit behind the front yard line. Off-street parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with the requirements for specific uses set forth in section 14.02.024.
(g)
Lots fifty feet (50') wide or less.
Lots located in an SF-2 district that were platted prior to the date of the adoption of this amendment, and which have a width of fifty feet (50') or less, and only such lots, shall be subject to the following regulations:
(1)
Side setbacks may be five feet (5') instead of eight feet (8').
(2)
Parking spaces may be limited to one (1) covered or enclosed parking space, instead of two (2) spaces, as required for other lots in the district, provided behind the front yard line.
(3)
All other regulations applicable in an SFO [SF-2] district shall apply to such lots.
(Ordinance 2020-12 adopted 7/20/2020)