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(1) Animal production.
(A) Definition: An area which is used for the raising of animals (including fish) and the development of animal products on a commercial basis. Typical uses include beef or sheep ranching, dairy farming, piggeries, poultry farming, and fish farming.
(B) Districts permitted: By right in the A(A) district. By SUP only in non-residential districts.
(C) Required off-street parking: Two spaces.
(D) Required off-street loading: None.
(E) Additional provisions:
(i) In an A(A) district, a person shall not operate this use upon an area less than three acres. In non-residential districts, no minimum acreage is required.
(ii) Animals include but are not limited to pigs, chickens, turkeys, cows, sheep, goats, and horses.
(iii) Structures may be erected for a private stable, pen, barn, shed, or silo for raising, treating, and storing products raised on the premises. A dwelling unit is permitted either as part of this structure or as a separate structure.
(iv) Standings under roofed stables must be made of a material that provides for proper drainage so as not to create offensive odors, fly breeding, or other nuisances.
(v) The keeping of horses is subject to the requirements under the private stable accessory use.
(vi) Fences for pens, corrals, or similar enclosures for livestock must be of sufficient height and strength to retain the animals. No pen, corral, fence or similar enclosure may be closer than 20
feet to an adjacent property line. The widths of alleys, street rights-of-way, or other public rights-of-way may be used to calculate the 20 foot requirement.
(vii) The regulations under this use do not apply to government agencies, governmentally supported organizations, or educational agencies that keep and maintain animals for health research or similar purposes, nor do these regulations apply to special events such as circuses and livestock exhibitions which are otherwise regulated by the city.
(2) Commercial stable.
(A) Definition: A facility for the business of boarding horses or renting horses to the public.
(B) Districts permitted: A(A) district.
(C) Required off-street parking: One space for each two stalls.
(D) Required off-street loading: None.
(E) Additional provisions:
(i) This use does not include sales, auction, or similar trading activity.
(3) Crop production.
(A) Definitions. In this paragraph:
(i) AQUACULTURE means the cultivation, maintenance, and harvesting of aquatic species.
(ii) AQUAPONICS means the combination of aquaculture (fish) and hydroponics (plants) to grow food crops or ornamental crops and aquatic species together in a recirculating system without discharge or exchange of water.
(iii) BED COVER means a hoop-house, shade structure, or similar structure located above a planting bed to assist with the growing or shading of food crops or ornamental crops.
(iv) COMMUNITY GARDEN means an URBAN GARDEN as that use is defined in this subparagraph. Except in those Chapter 51P articles where community garden is specifically defined, any reference to community garden in Chapter 51P is a reference to an urban garden in this subparagraph.
(v) FARM OR RANCH means an area which is used for growing farm products or keeping farm poultry and farm livestock.
(vi) URBAN GARDEN means an area managed and maintained to grow and harvest food crops and/or ornamental crops for personal or group use, consumption, sale, or donation. Urban gardens may be divided into separate plots for cultivation by one or more individuals or may be farmed collectively by members of the group and may include common areas maintained and used by group members.
(B) Districts permitted: By right in all districts.
(C) Required off-street parking: Except as otherwise provided in this subparagraph, off-street parking is not required. For an urban garden in non-residential districts that allows on-site sales, one off-street parking space is required for every 200 square feet of sales area with a minimum two off-street parking spaces provided.
(D) Required off-street loading: None.
(E) Additional provisions for urban gardens:
(i) An urban garden must comply with the regulations for the zoning district in which the urban garden is located.
(ii) Aquaponics, aquaculture, and the raising of chickens are permitted. All other animal grazing and animal production are prohibited.
(iii) For an urban garden in a residential district, the combined floor area of structures may not exceed 10 percent of the lot, with no single structure exceeding 200 square feet in floor area. Structures that assist in the growing of vegetation, such as bed covers and raised planting beds, are not included in floor area calculations. Structures must comply with yard, lot, and space regulations for the district.
(iv) For an urban garden in a residential district, one single, non-illuminated, flat sign of no more than six square feet must be provided. The sign must contain the phone number of an emergency contact person for the urban garden. If animals are present in the urban garden, the sign must also contain the contact information for Dallas 311 city services. In residential districts, no other signage is permitted.
(v) Each bed cover may only cover one planting bed.
(vi) Except as provided in this subparagraph, maximum height of a bed cover is four feet from the growing surface or eight feet, measured from grade, whichever is less. Within the required front yard, maximum height of a bed cover is four feet, measured from grade.
(vii) The on-site sale of food crops, ornamental crops, and eggs produced at the urban garden is allowed only in non-residential districts. No other items may be sold.
(F) Additional provisions for farms:
(i) A person shall not operate a farm upon an area less than three acres.
(ii) Structures may be erected for a private pen, barn, shed, or silo for the treating, and storing of products raised on the premises. A dwelling unit is permitted either as part of this structure or as a separate structure.
(iii) Animal grazing is allowed as part of this use; however, animal production, as defined in Section 51A-4.201(1), is not permitted.
(4) Private stable.
(A) Definition: An area for the keeping of a horse or horses for the private use of the property owner or the owner of the horse(s).
(B) Districts permitted: By right in all residential districts when located on a lot that is at least one acre in size, otherwise by SUP in all residential districts.
(C) Required off-street parking: None.
(D) Required off-street loading: None.
(E) Additional provisions:
(i) A private stable is permitted only on a lot that has at least 15,000 square feet of land and a person may keep only the number of horses permitted for the lot area as described in the following chart:
LOT AREA | NUMBER OF HORSES
|
At least 15,000 square feet but less than one-half acre | 1 |
At least one-half acre but less than one acre | 2 |
At least one acre but less than two acres | 3 |
At least one-half acre per horse | 4 or more |
(ii) A private stable must include a pen, corral, fence, or similar enclosure containing at least 800 square feet of land for each animal with a stable under a roof containing at least 100 square feet for each animal.
(iii) A stable must have proper drainage so as not to create offensive odors, fly breeding, or other nuisances.
(iv) A pen, corral, fence, or similar enclosure may not be closer than 20 feet to an adjacent property line. The widths of alleys, street rights-of-way, or other public rights-of-way may be used in establishing the 20 foot distance to the adjacent property line.
(1) Building repair and maintenance shop.
(A) Definition: A facility providing for general building repair and maintenance, including the installation of plumbing, electrical, air conditioning, and heating equipment.
(B) Districts permitted: By right in CR, RR, CS, industrial, and central area districts. RAR required in CR, RR, CS, and industrial districts.
(C) Required off-street parking: One space per 300 square feet of floor area.
(D) Required off-street loading:
SQUARE FEET OF FLOOR AREA IN STRUCTURE
|
TOTAL REQUIRED SPACES OR BERTHS
|
0 to 10,000 | NONE |
10,000 to 50,000 | 1 |
50,000 to 100,000 | 2 |
Each additional 100,000 or fraction thereof | 1 additional |
(E) Additional provisions:
(i) Retail sales of supplies is permitted as an accessory use.
(2) Bus or rail transit vehicle maintenance or storage facility.
(A) Definition: A facility for the maintenance, repair, or storage of bus, rail, or other transit vehicles.
(B) Districts permitted: By right in industrial and central area districts. When located at least 500 feet from a residential district, by right in the CS district with RAR required; otherwise, by SUP only in the CS district. RAR required in industrial districts.
(C) Required off-street parking: One space per 500 square feet of floor area.
(D) Required off-street loading:
SQUARE FEET OF FLOOR AREA IN STRUCTURE
|
TOTAL REQUIRED SPACES OR BERTHS
|
0 to 10,000 | NONE |
10,000 to 50,000 | 1 |
50,000 to 100,000 | 2 |
Each additional 100,000 or fraction thereof | 1 additional |
(3) Catering service.
(A) Definition: A facility for the preparation and storage of food and food utensils for off-premise consumption and service.
(B) Districts permitted: By right in CR, RR, CS, industrial, central area, mixed use, multiple commercial, and urban corridor districts. By right as a limited use only in LO(A), MO(A), and GO(A) districts.
(C) Required off-street parking: One space per 200 square feet of floor area.
(D) Required off-street loading:
SQUARE FEET OF FLOOR AREA IN STRUCTURE
|
TOTAL REQUIRED SPACES OR BERTHS
|
0 to 50,000 | 1 |
50,000 to 100,000 | 2 |
50,000 to 100,000 | 1 additional |
Each additional 100,000 or fraction thereof | 1 additional |
(4) Commercial cleaning or laundry plant.
(A) Definition: A facility for the cleaning or laundering of garments, fabrics, rugs, draperies, or other similar items on a commercial or bulk basis.
(B) Districts permitted: By right in CS, industrial, and central area districts. RAR required in CS and industrial districts.
(C) Required off-street parking: One space per 300 square feet of floor area.
(D) Required off-street loading:
SQUARE FEET OF
FLOOR AREA IN STRUCTURE
| TOTAL REQUIRED
SPACES OR BERTHS
|
0 to 50,000 | 1 |
50,000 to 100,000 | 2 |
Each additional 100,000 or fraction thereof | 1 additional |
(5) Custom business services.
(A) Definition: A facility for providing custom services and activities which are performed according to a personal order and require individualized treatment of items. Typical custom business services include etching, engraving, laminating, binding, or the assembly, repair, and sale of such items as trophies, books, documents, window shades, and venetian blinds.
(B) Districts permitted: By right in CR, RR, CS, industrial, central area, mixed use, multiple commercial, and urban corridor districts.
(C) Required off-street parking: One space per 300 square feet of floor area; a minimum of five spaces is required.
(D) Required off-street loading:
SQUARE FEET OF FLOOR AREA IN STRUCTURE
|
TOTAL REQUIRED SPACES OR BERTHS
|
0 to 10,000 | NONE |
10,000 to 50,000 | 1 |
50,000 to 100,000 | 2 |
Each additional 100,000 or fraction thereof | 1 additional |
(6) Custom woodworking, furniture construction, or repair.
(A) Definition: A facility for the custom making, repairing, or refinishing of furniture or wood products on an individualized, single item basis.
(B) Districts permitted: By right in CS, industrial, and central area districts.
(C) Required off-street parking: One space per 500 square feet of floor area; a minimum of two spaces is required.
(D) Required off-street loading:
SQUARE FEET OF FLOOR AREA IN STRUCTURE
|
TOTAL REQUIRED SPACES OR BERTHS
|
0 to 10,000 | NONE |
10,000 to 50,000 | 1 |
50,000 to 100,000 | 2 |
Each additional 100,000 or fraction thereof | 1 additional |
(E) Additional provisions:
(i) Specialized equipment for custom making, repairing, or reupholstering furniture is permitted under this use.
(7) Electronics service center.
(A) Definition: A facility for the repair and service of computers and computer equipment, stereo equipment, televisions, radios, and other such electronic items.
(B) Districts permitted: By right in CR, RR, CS, industrial, central area, mixed use, multiple commercial, and urban corridor districts. By right as a limited use only in MO(A) and GO(A) districts.
(C) Required off-street parking: One space per 300 square feet of floor area.
(D) Required off-street loading:
SQUARE FEET OF FLOOR AREA IN STRUCTURE
|
TOTAL REQUIRED SPACES OR BERTHS
|
0 to 10,000 | NONE |
10,000 to 50,000 | 1 |
50,000 to 100,000 | 2 |
Each additional 100,000 or fraction thereof | 1 additional |
(E) Additional provisions:
(i) Retail sales of electronic items or parts is permitted as an accessory use.
(8) Job or lithographic printing.
(A) Definition: A facility for the commercial reproduction, cutting, printing, or binding of written materials, drawings, or labels on a bulk basis using lithography, offset printing, blueprinting, and similar methods.
(B) Districts permitted: By right in CS, industrial, central area, and urban corridor districts. RAR required in CS and industrial districts.
(C) Required off-street parking: One space per 600 square feet of floor area.
(D) Required off-street loading:
SQUARE FEET OF FLOOR AREA IN STRUCTURE
|
TOTAL REQUIRED SPACES OR BERTHS
|
0 to 50,000 | 1 |
50,000 to 100,000 | 2 |
Each additional 100,000 or fraction thereof | 1 additional |
(8.1) Labor hall.
(A) Definitions. In this paragraph:
(i) LABOR HALL means any profit or non-profit public or private entity, whether a corporation, partnership, natural person, or any other legal entity, whose business involves securing temporary unskilled or agricultural employment for a client through the use of a hiring hall or facility where unskilled workers gather to await employment.
(ii) UNSKILLED WORKER means an individual who performs labor involving physical toil that does not require persons engaged in a particular occupation, craft, or trade, or practical or familiar knowledge of the principles or processes of an art, science, craft, or trade.
(B) Districts permitted: By right in IR and IM districts when located at least:
(i) 1000 feet from all conforming residential uses; and
(ii) 500 feet from all "public or private school" uses.
Otherwise, by SUP in IR and IM districts. By SUP only in RR, CS, LI, central area, mixed use, and multiple commercial districts.
(C) Required off-street parking. One space per 500 square feet of floor area.
(D) Required off-street loading:
SQUARE FEET OF FLOOR AREA IN STRUCTURE
|
TOTAL REQUIRED SPACES OR BERTHS
|
0,000 to 50,000 | NONE |
50,000 to 150,000 | 1 |
Each additional 100,000 or fraction thereof | 1 additional |
(E) Additional provisions:
(i) This use must have a lobby or waiting room with a floor area of not less than the greater of 500 square feet or 50 percent of the total floor area of the premises.
(ii) Food may be prepared and served as an accessory use.
(iii) No SUP for a labor hall may be granted for more than a two-year time period. An SUP for a labor hall is not eligible for automatic renewal.
(iv) In determining whether to grant a specific use permit for a labor hall, the city council shall consider its proximity to the main uses listed in Subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, and require that the labor hall meet, as nearly as practicable, the distance requirements set out in that subparagraph.
(v) Measurements of distance under this paragraph are taken radially. "Radial" measurement means a measurement taken along the shortest distance between the nearest point of the building site of the labor hall and the nearest point of the building site of another use.
(vi) This use must comply with all applicable licensing provisions.
(9) Machine or welding shop.
(A) Definition: A facility where material is processed by machining, cutting, grinding, welding, or similar processes.
(B) Districts permitted: By right in CS and industrial districts. RAR required in CS and industrial districts.
(C) Required off-street parking: One space per 500 square feet of floor area.
(D) Required off-street loading:
SQUARE FEET OF FLOOR AREA IN STRUCTURE
|
TOTAL REQUIRED SPACES OR BERTHS
|
0 to 10,000 | NONE |
10,000 to 50,000 | 1 |
50,000 to 100,000 | 2 |
Each additional 100,000 or fraction thereof | 1 additional |
(10) Machinery, heavy equipment, or truck sales and service.
(A) Definition: A facility for the display, sale, and service of machinery, heavy equipment, or trucks.
(B) Districts permitted: By right in RR, CS, and industrial districts. RAR required in RR, CS, and industrial districts.
(C) Required off-street parking: One space per 1,000 square feet of sales area (whether inside or outside).
(D) Required off-street loading:
SQUARE FEET OF FLOOR AREA IN STRUCTURE
|
TOTAL REQUIRED SPACES OR BERTHS
|
0 to 10,000 | NONE |
10,000 to 50,000 | 1 |
50,000 to 100,000 | 2 |
Each additional 100,000 or fraction thereof | 1 additional |
(11) Medical or scientific laboratory.
(A) Definition: A facility for testing and analyzing medical or scientific problems.
(B) Districts permitted: By right in MO(A), GO(A), CS, industrial, central area, MU-2, MU- 2(SAH), MU-3, MU-3(SAH), MC-3, and MC-4 districts. By SUP only in LO(A), CR, RR, MU-1, MU-1(SAH), MC-1, MC-2, and urban corridor districts.
(C) Required off-street parking: One space per 300 square feet of floor area.
(D) Required off-street loading:
SQUARE FEET OF FLOOR AREA IN STRUCTURE
|
TOTAL REQUIRED SPACES OR BERTHS
|
0 to 10,000 | NONE |
10,000 to 50,000 | 1 |
50,000 to 100,000 | 2 |
Each additional 100,000 or fraction thereof | 1 additional |
(12) Technical school.
(A) Definition: A business enterprise offering instruction and training in trades or crafts such as auto repair, cooking, welding, bricklaying, machinery operation, or other similar trades or crafts.
(B) Districts permitted: By right in CS, industrial, and central area districts.
(C) Required off-street parking: One space per 25 square feet of classroom. Any personal service uses accessory to a technical school must be parked to the personal service use parking requirement.
(D) Required off-street loading:
SQUARE FEET OF FLOOR AREA IN STRUCTURE
|
TOTAL REQUIRED SPACES OR BERTHS
|
0 to 10,000 | NONE |
10,000 to 50,000 | 1 |
50,000 to 100,000 | 2 |
Each additional 100,000 or fraction thereof | 1 additional |
(13) Tool or equipment rental.
(A) Definition: A facility for renting tools or equipment.
(B) Districts permitted: By right in CR, RR, CS, industrial, central area, MU-2; MU-2(SAH), MU-3, MU-3(SAH), MC-3, and MC-4 districts.
(C) Required off-street parking: One space per 200 square feet of floor area.
(D) Required off-street loading:
SQUARE FEET OF FLOOR AREA IN STRUCTURE
|
TOTAL REQUIRED SPACES OR BERTHS
|
0 to 50,000 | 1 |
50,000 to 100,000 | 2 |
Each additional 100,000 or fraction thereof | 1 additional |
(14) Vehicle or engine repair or maintenance.
(A) Definition: A facility for the repair, maintenance, or restoration of motor vehicles, motor vehicle engines, electrical motors, or other similar items.
(B) Districts permitted: By right in RR, CS, industrial, and central area districts. RAR required in RR, CS, and IM districts. DIR required in central area districts.
(C) Required off-street parking: One space per 500 square feet of floor area; a minimum of five spaces is required. Parking spaces that are used to repair vehicles and located in a structure are not counted in determining the required parking.
(D) Required off-street loading:
SQUARE FEET OF FLOOR AREA IN STRUCTURE
|
TOTAL REQUIRED SPACES OR BERTHS
|
0 to 50,000 | 1 |
50,000 to 100,000 | 2 |
Each additional 100,000 or fraction thereof | 1 additional |
(E) Additional provisions:
(i) If an inoperable or wrecked motor vehicle remains outside on the premises for more than 24 hours, the premises is an outside salvage or reclamation use. However, a premise is not an outside salvage or reclamation use if the premise stores not more than four inoperable or wrecked motor vehicles each of which having a valid state registration, current safety inspection certificate, and documentary record of pending repairs or other disposition, and if the premise has a current certificate of occupancy for a motor vehicle related use. (Ord. Nos. 19455; 19786; 20493; 20902; 21001; 21663; 23910; 24718; 28803; 30890)
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