2.01. Zoning Districts Established.
A. Purpose. The purpose of this subsection is to create zoning districts, to specify the nature and components of the permitted development and uses within them, and to establish regulations regarding the physical character and intensity of development in order to protect the public health, safety, and welfare.
B. Zoning districts established. All land within the corporate limits shall be classified into one of the zoning districts listed in Table 2: Zoning Districts.
Table 2: Zoning Districts
Residential Zoning Districts | |||
2.02.A | A, Agricultural District | ||
2.02.B | SF-6, Single-Family Dwelling District | ||
2.02.C | SF-7, Single-Family Dwelling District | ||
2.02.D | SF-10, Single-Family Dwelling District | ||
2.02.E | SF-20, Single-Family Dwelling District | ||
2.02.F | MF-1, Medium-Density Residential District | ||
2.02.G | MF-2, High-Density Residential District | ||
Nonresidential Zoning Districts | |||
2.03.A | NC, Neighborhood Commercial District | ||
2.03.B | LC, Local Commercial District | ||
2.03.C | RC, Regional Commercial District | ||
2.03.D | MU, Mixed Use District | ||
2.03.E | CI, Commercial/Industrial Flex District | ||
2.03.F | I, Industrial District | ||
Special Zoning Districts | |||
2.04.A | H, Historic Overlay | 2.04.G | CS, Cleburne Station Overlay |
2.04.B | DTC, Downtown Core Overlay | 2.04.H | F, Freeway Overlay |
2.04.C | DTT, Downtown Transition Overlay | 2.04.I | AP, Airport Overlay |
2.04.D | NT, Neighborhood Transition Overlay | 2.04.J | PD, Planned Development District |
2.04.E | MS, Main Street Overlay | 2.04.K | IH, Interim Holding District |
2.04.F | HS, Henderson Street Overlay | ||
C. Equivalency table for zoning districts. Table 3: Zoning Districts Equivalency Table identifies zoning districts adopted in previous ordinances and the zoning district regulations that now apply in this Zoning Ordinance to those districts.
Table 3: Zoning Districts Equivalency Table
Previous Designation | Applicable Zoning District |
Previous Designation | Applicable Zoning District |
Residential Zoning Districts | |
A, Agricultural District | A, Agricultural District |
SF-6, Single-Family Dwelling District | |
SF-3, SF-4, MH/SF-4, MH Districts | SF-7, Single-Family Dwelling District |
SF-2 District | SF-10, Single-Family Dwelling District |
SF-1 District | SF-20, Single-Family Dwelling District |
T, SF-A, D District | MF-1, Medium-Density Residential District |
MF District | MF-2, High-Density Residential District |
Nonresidential Zoning Districts | |
MU, Mixed Use District | |
C0 District | NC, Neighborhood Commercial District |
C1 District | LC, Local Commercial District |
C2, C3 Districts | RC, Regional Commercial District |
M1 District | CI, Commercial/Industrial Flex District |
M2 District | I, Industrial District |
Special Zoning Districts | |
C4, Private Club Overlay (ODC) | |
SUP, Specific Use Permit | Underlying zoning district with SUP suffix |
IH, Interim Holding District | IH, Interim Holding District |
PD, Planned Development District | PD, Planned Development District |
H, Historic District Overlay | H, Historic Overlay |
ODC, Original Downtown Overlay | DTC, Downtown Core Overlay |
DTT, Downtown Transition Overlay | |
NT, Neighborhood Transition Overlay | |
CS, Cleburne Station Overlay | |
HS, Henderson Street Overlay and MS, Main Street Overlay | |
AP, Airport Overlay | |
Commercial/Industrial Overlay | F, Freeway Overlay |
2.02. Residential Zoning Districts.
A. A, Agricultural District.
1. Purpose statement. This district is intended to provide for agricultural uses such as crops and livestock and certain businesses related to agricultural uses.
2. Permitted uses and use regulations. See the Use Chart and all applicable regulations.
3. Dimensional standards. See subsection 2.05.A Dimensional Standards for Residential Districts and all applicable regulations in Section 155.4.
4. Development standards. See the following subsections:
a. See 4.01 Landscaping Requirements.
b. See 4.02 Screening Standards.
c. See 4.03 Parking Standards.
d. See 4.04 Lighting Standards.
e. See 4.05 Design Standards.
B. SF-6, Single-Family Dwelling District.
1. Purpose statement. This district is intended to provide for development of single-family detached units and accessory uses and buildings within a suburban neighborhood setting.
2. Permitted uses and use regulations. See the Use Chart and all applicable regulations.
3. Dimensional standards. See subsection 2.05.A Dimensional Standards for Residential Districts and all applicable regulations in Section 155.4.
4. Development standards. See the following subsections:
a. See 4.01 Landscaping Requirements.
b. See 4.02 Screening Standards.
c. See 4.03 Parking Standards.
d. See 4.04 Lighting Standards.
e. See 4.05 Design Standards.
C. SF-7, Single-Family Dwelling District.
1. Purpose statement. This district is intended to provide for development of single-family detached dwelling units and accessory uses and buildings within a suburban neighborhood setting.
2. Permitted uses and use regulations. See the Use Chart and all applicable regulations.
3. Dimensional standards. See subsection 2.05.A Dimensional Standards for Residential Districts and all applicable regulations in Section 155.4.
4. Development standards. See the following subsections:
a. See 4.01 Landscaping Requirements.
b. See 4.02 Screening Standards.
c. See 4.03 Parking Standards.
d. See 4.04 Lighting Standards.
e. See 4.05 Design Standards.
D. SF-10, Single-Family Dwelling District.
1. Purpose statement. This district is intended to provide for development of single-family detached dwelling units and accessory uses and buildings within a low-density neighborhood setting.
2. Permitted uses and use regulations. See the Use Chart and all applicable regulations.
3. Dimensional standards. See subsection 2.05.A Dimensional Standards for Residential Districts and all applicable regulations in Section 155.4.
4. Development standards. See the following subsections:
a. See 4.01 Landscaping Requirements.
b. See 4.02 Screening Standards.
c. See 4.03 Parking Standards.
d. See 4.04 Lighting Standards.
e. See 4.05 Design Standards.
E. SF-20, Single-Family Dwelling District.
1. Purpose statement. This district is intended to provide for development of single-family detached dwelling units and accessory uses and buildings on large lots within an estate or semi-rural neighborhood setting.
2. Permitted uses and use regulations. See the Use Chart and all applicable regulations.
3. Dimensional standards. See subsection 2.05.A Dimensional Standards for Residential Districts and all applicable regulations in Section 155.4.
4. Development standards. See the following subsections:
a. See 4.01 Landscaping Requirements.
b. See 4.02 Screening Standards.
c. See 4.03 Parking Standards.
d. See 4.04 Lighting Standards.
e. See 4.05 Design Standards.
F. MF-1, Medium-Density Residential District.
1. Purpose statement. This district is intended to provide for development of medium-density residential, such as dwelling, single-family (attached - duplex), dwelling, single-family (attached - townhouse), as well as dwelling, multi-family that consists of no more than eight units on a single lot.
2. Permitted uses and use regulations. See the Use Chart and all applicable regulations.
3. Dimensional standards. See subsection 2.05.A Dimensional Standards for Residential Districts and all applicable regulations in Section 155.4.
4. Development standards. See the following subsections:
a. See 4.01 Landscaping Requirements.
b. See 4.02 Screening Standards.
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c. See 4.03 Parking Standards.
d. See 4.04 Lighting Standards.
e. See 4.05 Design Standards.
G. MF-2, High-Density Residential District.
1. Purpose statement. This district is intended to provide for development of attached residential units, such as multi-family developments with nine or more units.
2. Permitted uses and use regulations. See the Use Chart and all applicable regulations.
3. Dimensional standards. See subsection 2.05.A Dimensional Standards for Residential Districts and all applicable regulations in Section 155.4.
4. Development standards. See the following subsections:
a. See 4.01 Landscaping Requirements.
b. See 4.02 Screening Standards.
c. See 4.03 Parking Standards.
d. See 4.04 Lighting Standards.
e. See 4.05 Design Standards.
H. D, Duplex Dwelling District.
1. Purpose statement. This district is intended to provide for development of attached single-family residential units consisting of two units on a single lot.
2. Permitted uses and use regulations.
a. See the Use Chart and all applicable regulations.
b. Duplexes are permitted within the MF-1 and MF-2 Districts with conditional development standards.
3. Dimensional standards. See subsection 2.05.A Dimensional Standards for Residential Districts and all applicable regulations in Section 155.4.
4. Development standards. See the following subsections of Section 155.4:
a. See 4.01 Landscaping Requirements.
b. See 4.02 Screening Standards.
c. See 4.03 Parking Standards.
d. See 4.04 Lighting Standards.
e. See 4.05 Design Standards.
2.03. Nonresidential Zoning Districts.
A. NC, Neighborhood Commercial District.
1. Purpose statement. This district is intended to provide for small-scale commercial retail, service, and professional office development in a neighborhood context. Neighborhood commercial may share the same streets or street network as dwellings that are accessed from neighborhood streets.
2. Permitted uses and use regulations. See the Use Chart and all applicable regulations.
3. Dimensional standards. See subsection 2.05.B Dimensional Standards for Nonresidential Districts and all applicable regulations in Section 155.4.
4. Development standards. See the following subsections:
a. See 4.01 Landscaping Requirements.
b. See 4.02 Screening Standards.
c. See 4.03 Parking Standards.
d. See 4.04 Lighting Standards.
e. See 4.05 Design Standards.
B. LC, Local Commercial District.
1. Purpose statement. This district is intended to provide for locations for various types of local retail trade and businesses primarily serving clusters of neighborhoods or a particular sector of Cleburne. Local commercial may be oriented along arterial or collector streets.
2. Permitted uses and use regulations. See the Use Chart and all applicable regulations.
3. Dimensional standards. See subsection 2.05.B Dimensional Standards for Nonresidential Districts and all applicable regulations in Section 155.4.
4. Development standards. See the following subsections:
a. See 4.01 Landscaping Requirements.
b. See 4.02 Screening Standards.
c. See 4.03 Parking Standards.
d. See 4.04 Lighting Standards.
e. See 4.05 Design Standards.
C. RC, Regional Commercial District.
1. Purpose statement. This district is intended to provide locations for commercial, retail, and service uses that serve Cleburne and the surrounding area. Regional commercial is primarily oriented along arterial roadways and the frontage of limited access highways.
2. Permitted uses and use regulations. See the Use Chart and all applicable regulations.
3. Dimensional standards. See subsection 2.05.B Dimensional Standards for Nonresidential Districts and all applicable regulations in Section 155.4.
4. Development standards. See the following subsections:
a. See 4.01 Landscaping Requirements.
b. See 4.02 Screening Standards.
c. See 4.03 Parking Standards.
d. See 4.04 Lighting Standards.
e. See 4.05 Design Standards.
D. MU, Mixed Use District.
1. Purpose statement.
a. Mixed use refers to a development that combines residential and nonresidential zoning categories within one defined zoning district. For example, residential, restaurants, retail, office, and public uses may be allowed in the same building, lot, or block with a shared structure, walls, street access, and utilities.
b. This district is intended to permit the establishment of integrated residential and nonresidential activities where appropriate and desirable, under conditions that ensure an acceptable level of harmony among land uses.
2. Permitted uses and use regulations. See the Use Chart and all applicable regulations.
3. Dimensional standards. See subsection 2.05.B Dimensional Standards for Nonresidential Districts and all applicable regulations in Section 155.4.
4. Development standards. See the following subsections:
a. See 4.01 Landscaping Requirements.
b. See 4.02 Screening Standards.
c. See 4.03 Parking Standards.
d. See 4.04 Lighting Standards.
e. See 4.05 Design Standards.
E. CI, Commercial/Industrial Flex District.
1. Purpose statement.
a. The CI, Commercial/Industrial Flex District is intended for heavier commercial or light industrial uses such as contractor businesses, auto-oriented businesses, production, and associated office uses.
b. The CI, Commercial/Industrial Flex District is intended to act as an intermediate district between retail-oriented districts such as LC, Local Commercial District and RC, Regional Commercial District and districts that are more oriented to manufacturing and the use of industrial processes. Uses in the CI District do not produce significant amounts of noise, vibration, dust, or odor beyond the property line. This district may act as a buffering district between more sensitive commercial and residential districts and the I, Industrial District where permitted uses tend to produce these effects.
2. Permitted uses and use regulations. See the Use Chart and all applicable regulations.
3. Dimensional standards. See subsection 2.05.B Dimensional Standards for Nonresidential Districts and all applicable regulations in Section 155.4.
4. Development standards. See the following subsections:
a. See 4.01 Landscaping Requirements.
b. See 4.02 Screening Standards.
c. See 4.03 Parking Standards.
d. See 4.04 Lighting Standards.
e. See 4.05 Design Standards.
F. I, Industrial District.
1. Purpose.
a. The I, Industrial District is intended for large-scale basic or primary industrial uses that involve extensive processing, manufacturing, and assembly of products or equipment, along with uses such as distribution, rail, and intermodal facilities.
b. Uses within the I, Industrial District are presumed to utilize large equipment and semi-trucks and should be located along arterial or collector roadway corridors to maximize access and minimize truck traffic through existing or future residential and retail areas.
c. Because of the nature of the products or character of activities, uses in the district may produce sound, dust, vibration, or odors beyond the boundaries of the property on which the use is located. These uses should be buffered by similar uses where possible and located away from areas that are primarily residential, retail, or mixed-use.
2. Permitted uses and use regulations. See the Use Chart and all applicable regulations.
3. Dimensional standards. See subsection 2.05.B Dimensional Standards for Nonresidential Districts and all applicable regulations in Section 155.4.
4. Development standards. See the following subsections for development standards.
a. See 4.01 Landscaping Requirements.
b. See 4.02 Screening Standards.
c. See 4.03 Parking Standards.
d. See 4.04 Lighting Standards.
e. See 4.05 Design Standards.
2.04. Special Districts.
A. H, Historic Overlay.
1. Purpose. The purpose of the H, Historic Overlay is to protect, enhance, and preserve areas of Cleburne that the community recognizes as historic landmarks due to their contribution to the culture, prosperity, education, and welfare of the community.
2. Boundaries and applicability.
a. The Historic Overlay boundaries are those indicated on the Official Zoning District Map.
b. Within the boundaries indicated on the Official Zoning District Map, the H, Historic Overlay applies to any building or property of historical, architectural, archaeological, or cultural importance or value that merit protection, enhancement, and preservation.
c. The City Council may designate certain buildings, properties, or districts as historic landmarks and, in doing so, extend the boundaries of the H, Historic Overlay through the process outlined in subsection 5.05 and based on an affirmative finding that the building, property, or district contribute to the following:
(1) Character, interest, or value as part of the development, heritage, or cultural characteristics of the city, state, or the United States;
(2) Identification with a person or persons who significantly contributed to the culture and development of Cleburne;
(3) Location as the site of a significant historical event or public pride;
(4) Exemplification of the cultural, economic, social, or historical heritage of Cleburne;
(5) Relationship to other contributing buildings, sites, or areas that are eligible for preservation based on historical, cultural, or architectural significance;
(6) Unique physical or aesthetic features not commonly found elsewhere in the city.
3. New development, redevelopment, and allowed uses.
a. New development and redevelopment in the H, Historic Overlay are governed by subsection 4.05.
b. Use of property in the H, Historic Overlay is governed by the underlying zoning district (see subsection 3.03).
B. DTC, Downtown Core Overlay.
1. Purpose. The purpose of the DTC, Downtown Core Overlay is to further the vision and recommendations of the Downtown Master Plan and to protect, enhance, and preserve the character of Cleburne's historic downtown by ensuring that new development and uses in this district are compatible with the character and uses that define the original downtown.
2. Boundaries and applicability.
a. The DTC, Downtown Core Overlay boundaries are shown in Figure 1.
b. Within the boundaries shown below, the DTC, Downtown Core Overlay applies to any building or property.
c. The City Council may extend or modify the boundaries of the DTC, Downtown Core Overlay through the process outlined in subsection 5.05 and affirmative finding that the property proposed for inclusion in the overlay contributes to the character of the original Downtown.
3. New development, redevelopment, and allowed uses.
a. New development and redevelopment in the DTC, Downtown Core Overlay are governed by subsection 4.06.D.
b. Use of property in the DTC, Downtown Core Overlay is governed by the underlying zoning district (see subsection 3.03).
4. Standards not applicable. Development in the DTC, Downtown Core Overlay is exempt from certain parking, landscaping, and dimensional requirements as specified in subsection 4.06.D.2.d.
C. DTT, Downtown Transition Overlay.
1. Purpose. The purpose of the DTT, Downtown Transition Overlay is to preserve the look and feel of historic Downtown Cleburne and abutting areas and encourage the development of mixed commercial and residential uses while ensuring that new development or modifications to existing development conform to the historic pattern and style established in downtown.
2. Boundaries and applicability.
a. The DTT, Downtown Transition Overlay boundaries are shown in Figure 2.
b. Within the boundaries shown below, the DTT, Downtown Transition Overlay applies to any building or property.
c. The City Council may extend or modify the boundaries of the DTT, Downtown Transition Overlay through the process outlined in subsection 5.05 and affirmative finding that the property proposed for inclusion in the overlay contributes to the character of the original downtown.
3. New development, redevelopment, and allowed uses.
a. New development and redevelopment in the DTT, Downtown Transition Overlay are governed by subsection 4.06.E.
b. Use of property in the DTT, Downtown Transition Overlay is governed by the underlying zoning district (see subsection 3.03).
D. NT, Neighborhood Transition Overlay.
1. Purpose. The purpose of the NT, Neighborhood Transition Overlay is to provide for appropriate development and redevelopment in neighborhoods that offer a mixture of residential housing types and provide for a gradual transition from more intense nonresidential uses in the I, Industrial District, MS, Main Street Overlay, and HS, Henderson Street Overlay.
2. Boundaries and applicability.
a. The NT, Neighborhood Transition Overlay boundaries are depicted below.
b. Within the boundaries of the NT, Neighborhood Transition Overlay, the standards of the NT, Neighborhood Transition Overlay apply to any building or property.
c. The City Council may extend or modify the boundaries of the NT, Neighborhood Transition Overlay through the process outlined in subsection 5.05.
3. New development, redevelopment, and allowed uses. Uses in the NT, Neighborhood Transition Overlay are governed by the underlying zoning district (see subsection 3.03) with the following exceptions:
a. On any block, single-family detached residential uses are allowed by right and duplex uses are allowed by specific use permit (SUP) where not allowed by right in the underlying zoning.
b. On any corner lot zoned SF and bounded by at least two public streets, townhome and nonresidential uses may be allowed by SUP.
E. MS, Main Street Overlay.
1. Purpose.
a. The purpose of the MS, Main Street Overlay is to provide land development standards along Main Street that enhance the corridor along the primary thoroughfare in the City of Cleburne.
b. The MS, Main Street Overlay does not apply to property zoned for residential use, zoned I, Industrial District, or developed as a public use or building or play field or stadium.
2. Boundaries and applicability.
a. All parcels and lots with frontage or access to Main Street between the F, Freeway Overlay to the north and the south junction with Highway 171 and as shown in Figure 4.
b. Within the boundaries described in a above, the MS, Main Street Overlay applies to any building or property.
c. The MS, Main Street Overlay does not apply to lots or parcels within H, Historic Overlay, the DTC, Downtown Core Overlay, or the F, Freeway Overlay.
3. New development, redevelopment, and allowed uses. New development and redevelopment in the MS, Main Street Overlay is governed by subsection 4.05 Design Standards.
4. Use of property in the MS, Main Street Overlay is governed by the underlying zoning district (see subsection 3.03).
F. HS, Henderson Street Overlay.
1. Purpose.
a. The purpose of the HS, Henderson Street Overlay is to provide land development standards along Henderson Street that maintain and enhance the corridor as a major thoroughfare in the City of Cleburne.
b. The HS, Henderson Street Overlay does not apply to property zoned for residential use, zoned I, Industrial District, or developed as a public use or building or play field or stadium.
2. Boundaries and applicability.
a. All parcels and lots with frontage or access to Henderson Street between the east and west junction with Highway 67 and as shown in Figure 5.
b. Within the boundaries described in a. above, the HS, Henderson Street Overlay applies to any building or property.
c. The HS, Henderson Street Overlay does not apply to lots or parcels within the H, Historic Overlay, the DTC, Downtown Core Overlay, or the F, Freeway Overlay.
3. New development, redevelopment, and allowed uses.
a. New development and redevelopment in the HS, Henderson Street Overlay is governed by subsection 4.05. Design Standards.
b. Use of property in the HS, Henderson Street Overlay is governed by the underlying zoning district (see subsection 3.03).
G. CS, Cleburne Station Overlay.
1. Purpose. The purpose of the CS, Cleburne Station Overlay is to ensure the commercial viability of the depot by establishing and maintaining a mixed-use form and character with a strategic balance of commercial, retail, entertainment, and residential uses.
2. Boundaries and applicability.
a. Within the boundaries shown in Figure 6, the CS, Cleburne Station Overlay applies to any building or property.
b. The F, Freeway Overlay does not apply within the CS, Cleburne Station Overlay.
3. New development, redevelopment, and allowed uses.
a. New development and redevelopment in the CS, Cleburne Station Overlay are governed by subsection 4.05 Design Standards.
b. Use of property in the CS, Cleburne Station Overlay is governed by the underlying zoning district (see subsection 3.03) with the addition that mixed-use buildings are allowed in the CS, Cleburne Station Overlay.
H. F, Freeway Overlay.
1. Purpose. The purpose of the F, Freeway Overlay is to provide land development standards along the U.S. Highway 67 loop and Chisholm Trail Parkway that maintain and enhance the corridor as a principal freeway corridor and gateway to the City of Cleburne.
2. Boundaries and applicability.
a. All parcels and lots within 500 feet of the U.S. Highway 67 and Chisholm Trail Parkway right-of-way or that have frontage or access to U.S. Highway 67 within the city limits and as shown in Figure 7 and Figure 8.
b. Within the boundaries described in a above, the F, Freeway Overlay applies to any building or property.
c. The F, Freeway Overlay does not apply to lots or parcels within the CS, Cleburne Station Overlay or lots or parcels in the A, Agricultural District or any residential zoning districts.
d. As part of the initial zoning action (see subsection 1.04.B) City Council may apply or extend the boundaries of the F, Freeway Overlay to additional territory when that territory is annexed into the city.
3. New development, redevelopment, and allowed uses.
a. New development and redevelopment in the F, Freeway Overlay are governed by subsection 4.05 Design Standards.
b. Use of property in the F, Freeway Overlay is governed by the underlying zoning district (see subsection 3.03).
I. AP, Airport Overlay.
1. Purpose. The purpose of the AP, Airport Overlay is to regulate uses in the areas surrounding Cleburne Regional Airport, particularly within those areas that the city and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) considers crucial to the continued operation of the airport.
2. FAA approval required. For property located within the AP, Airport Overlay, the city may require that an applicant demonstrate that the FAA has reviewed and commented on the application and that the applicant has addressed changes requested by the FAA before approving any variance from the standards of this Zoning Ordinance.
J. PD, Planned Development District.
1. Purpose. The purpose of the PD, Planned Development District is to allow for creative and exceptional design within a unique physical, natural, or market context where the standards provided in the PD create a balance that compensates for any deviations from or reductions in the standards required in this Zoning Ordinance. A PD, Planned Development District may designate a planned development that existed before adoption of this Zoning Ordinance, or it may designate a new planned development that establishes new or innovative concepts in design, mixture or uses, or land preservation that are not envisioned or not provided for by this Zoning Ordinance.
2. Applicability.
a. The PD designation shall not be used solely to obtain zoning variances from development standards. In deciding whether to approve a PD, the Applicant should address, and the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council should consider, the following:
(1) The complexity of the proposed development, and whether the development will require master planning over several years from initiation to completion;
(a) Develop property across multiple phases; or
(b) Involve multiple developers with different areas of expertise such as commercial, residential, entertainment, or healthcare facilities;
(2) Whether the proposed development conforms to specific goals of the comprehensive plan , subsection 1.01, and the purpose statements of proposed base districts as found in this Section 155.2; and
(3) Whether the proposed development preserves natural features, open space, and other topographical features of the land; or
(4) Whether the property in question is inherently difficult to develop due to irregular shape, size, or topography.
b. City Council is not obligated to approve a requested PD, Planned Development District.
3. Base Zoning District.
a. A PD may contain at least one base zoning district listed in this Section 155.2, other than a special district listed in subsection 2.04, to regulate all uses and development regulations not modified by the PD ordinance.
b. City Council may approve any combination of uses listed in subsection 3.03 by approval of the PD ordinance.
5. Application processing. See subsection 5.08.
K. IH, Interim Holding District.
1. Purpose. The IH, Interim Holding District applies only to properties annexed and zoned IH, Interim Holding District prior to adoption of this Zoning Ordinance that did not thereafter have a permanent zoning district applied.
2. Applicability and restrictions.
a. The procedure for establishing zoning on annexed territory shall conform to the requirements and provisions of subsection 1.04.B for property zoned at the time of annexation and subsection 5.05 for property zoned after annexation.
b. No person shall erect or construct a building or structure or expand an existing building or structure in any newly annexed territory without first obtaining a building permit and certificate of occupancy.
c. The Building Official shall not issue a building permit or certificate of occupancy to allow construction other than a use permitted in the SF-20, Single-Family Dwelling District or an agricultural use.
2.05. Dimensional Standards Table.
A. Dimensional Standards for Residential Districts.
Regulation | A | SF-6 | SF-7 | SF-10 | SF-20 | MF-1 | MF-2 | D |
Regulation | A | SF-6 | SF-7 | SF-10 | SF-20 | MF-1 | MF-2 | D |
Lot Dimensions | ||||||||
Minimum Lot Area | 2 acres (87,120 sq. ft.) | 6,000 sq. ft. (average) 5,000 (up to 10% of total lots) | 7,000 sq. ft.1 | 10,000 sq. ft. | 20,000 sq. ft. | 10,000 sq. ft. Townhomes = 3,500 sq. ft. Duplex units = 7,000 sq. ft. per building | 10,000 sq. ft. Townhomes = 3,500 sq. ft. per unit | 7,000 sq. ft. |
Minimum Lot Width: Interior Lot | 150 ft. | 50 ft. | 60 ft.1 | 80 ft. | 120 ft. | 100 ft. Townhomes = 35 ft. per unit Duplex units = 70 ft. per building (35 ft. per unit) | 100 ft. Townhomes = 35 ft. per unit | 70 ft. per building 35 ft. per unit |
Minimum Lot Width: Corner Lot | 150 ft. | 55 ft. | 65 ft.1 | 75 ft. | 120 ft. | 100 ft. Townhomes = 47 ft. per unit Duplex units = 75 ft. per building (40 ft. for corner duplex unit) | 100 ft. Townhomes = 47 ft. per unit | 75 ft. per building 40 ft. per unit |
Minimum Lot Depth (lots on cul-de-sacs, eyebrows, and knuckle turns may reduce the minimum lot depth by 10 ft.) | 100 ft. | 110 ft. | 110 ft.1 | 125 ft. | 150 ft. | 100 ft. | 100 ft. | 100 ft. |
Maximum Density | N/A | N/A | N/A1 | N/A | N/A | 16 dwelling units per acre | 28 dwelling units per acre | N/A |
Yard Setback Dimensions | ||||||||
Minimum Front Yard Setback | 40 ft. | 25 ft. | 30 ft. or established build line | 30 ft. | 30 ft. | 10 ft. | 5 ft. (0 ft. build-to line in Downtown Overlay and Cleburne Depot Overlay) | 25 ft. |
Minimum Front Yard Setback - If lot is served by a paved alley and no front entry is provided or allowed (i.e., no driveway may be in the front yard and access must be from the alley) | 40 ft. | 15 ft. | 20 ft. | 20 ft. | 20 ft. | 5 ft. | 0 ft. (0 ft. build-to line in Downtown Overlay and Cleburne Depot Overlay) | 20 ft. |
Minimum Side Yard Setback: Interior Lot | 40 ft. | 5 ft. | 7 ft. | 7 ft. | 15 ft. | 0 ft. between attached units or one side of zero lot line unit; 7 ft. minimum on end units or one size of zero lot line unit | 0 ft. between attached units; 10 ft. between end units | 5 ft. |
Minimum Side Yard Setback: Corner Lot - Exterior (Street) Yard | 40 ft. | 10 ft. | 12 ft. | 12 ft. | 15 ft. | 12 ft. | 15 ft. | 10 ft. |
Minimum Rear Yard Setback: Where an alley adjoins the rear lot line | 20 ft. | 20 ft. | 20 ft. | 20 ft. | 20 ft. | 20 ft. | 20 ft. plus 1 ft. for each additional foot in height above 25 ft. when adjacent to an SF District | 20 ft. |
Minimum Rear Yard Setback: Where no alley adjoins the rear lot line | 1 story structure = 20 ft. (25 ft. when property abuts SF District); 2 story structure = 30 ft. | 20 ft. | 20 ft. | 20 ft. | 20 ft. | 20 ft. | 20 ft. | 20 ft. |
Floor Area | ||||||||
Minimum Floor Area | N/A | 1,000 sq. ft. | 1,350 sq. ft. | 1,750 sq. ft. | 1,750 sq. ft. | 500 sq. ft. per 1 bedroom unit, loft, or studio; 950 sq. ft. per 2 bedroom unit; 150 sq. ft. per each add'l room | 500 sq. ft. per 1 bedroom unit, loft, or studio; 950 sq. ft. per 2 bedroom unit; 150 sq. ft. per each add'l room | 1,000 sq. ft. |
Structure Height | ||||||||
Maximum Height (feet/stories) | 40 ft./2.5 stories | 40 ft./2.5 stories | 40 ft./2.5 stories | 40 ft./2.5 stories | 40 ft./2.5 stories | 45 ft./3 stories2 | 60 ft./4 stories2 | 40 ft./2.5 storiesO>SF-7SF-10SF-20MF-1MF-2D |
Building Area Coverage | ||||||||
Maximum Lot Area Allowed to Be Covered by Buildings (percentage includes all buildings and areas under roof) | 60% | 60% | 50% | 50% | 65% | 65% | 80% | 65% |
1See subsection 3.07.E.4.c for substandard replatting exemptions 2See subsection 4.05.C for building height and design for single-family and duplex adjacency | ||||||||
B. Dimensional Standards for Nonresidential districts.
Regulation | NC | LC | RC | MU | CI | I | PD |
Regulation | NC | LC | RC | MU | CI | I | PD |
Lot Dimensions | |||||||
Minimum Lot Area1 | 7,800 sq. ft.; none within Downtown Overlay | 8,500 sq. ft.; none within Downtown Overlay | 8,500 sq. ft. | N/A | 10,000 sq. ft. | 43,560 (1 acre) | N/A |
Minimum Lot Width | 65 ft.; 25 ft. within Downtown Overlay | 70 ft.; 25 ft. within Downtown Overlay | 70 ft. | 100 ft.; 25 ft. within Downtown Overlay | 100 ft. | 100 ft. | According to the PD ordinance |
Minimum Lot Depth | 120 ft.; 80 ft. within Downtown Overlay | 120 ft.; 80 ft. within Downtown Overlay | 120 ft. | 120 ft.; 80 ft. within Downtown Overlay | 120 ft. | N/A | |
Yard Setback Dimensions | |||||||
Minimum Front Yard Setback | 5 ft.; none within Downtown Overlay | 10 ft.; none within Downtown Overlay | 15 ft.; none within Cleburne Depot Overlay | None | 15 ft. | 25 ft. | According to the PD ordinance |
Minimum Side Yard Setback | When not adjacent to SF district: 5 ft.; when adjacent to SF district: 15 ft.; in Downtown Overlay: 0 ft. | When not adjacent to SF district: 5 ft.; when adjacent to SF district: 15 ft.; in Downtown Overlay: 0 ft. | When not adjacent to SF district: 5 ft.; when adjacent to SF district: 25 ft. | When not adjacent to SF district: 5 ft.; when adjacent to SF district: 15 ft.; in Downtown Overlay: 0 ft. | When not adjacent to SF district: 5 ft.; when adjacent to SF district: 25 ft. | When not adjacent to SF district: 5 ft.; when adjacent to SF district: 50 ft. | |
Minimum Rear Yard Setback | When not adjacent to SF district: 5 ft.; when adjacent to SF District: 10 ft.; in Downtown Overlay: 0 ft. | When not adjacent to SF district: 5 ft.; when adjacent to SF District: 15 ft.; in Downtown Overlay: 0 ft. | When not adjacent to SF district: 5 ft.; when adjacent to SF district: 25 ft. | When not adjacent to SF district: 5 ft.; when adjacent to SF district: 10 ft.; in Downtown Overlay: 0 ft. | When not adjacent to SF district: 5 ft.; when adjacent to SF district: 25 ft. | When not adjacent to SF district: 5 ft.; when adjacent to SF district: 50 ft. | |
Structure Height | |||||||
Maximum Height (feet/stories) | 40 ft./3
stories3 | 40 ft./3
stories3 | 50 ft./4
stories3 | 70 ft./5 stories; 40 ft./3 stories if property abuts SF
District3 | 70 //ft./5
stories3 | No maximum/5
stories3 | According to the PD
ordinance3 |
Building Area Coverage
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Maximum Building Area Coverage (all buildings) | 80%; 100% within Downtown Overlay | 80%; 100% within Downtown Overlay | 65% | 85%; 100% within Downtown Overlay | 65% | 60% | According to the PD ordinance |
3See subsection 4.05.C for building height and design for single-family and duplex adjacency | |||||||
(Ord. 04-2022-34, passed 4-12-22; Am. Ord. 02-2023-09, passed 2-28-23)