§ 155.035 T DISTRICT.

   (A)   Definition. The T District shall be for the sale of alcoholic beverages to include beer and wine for on premises consumption. The following requirement shall apply to the T zoning: T zoning shall be for the sale of alcoholic beverages to include beer and wine for on-premises consumption or for any use permitted in the B zoning of that property. Any premises zoned T shall comply with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code and the rules and regulations promulgated by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, all of which are adopted hereby and made a part hereof as if fully set out herein.

   (B)   Use regulations. A building or premises in this zoning district shall be used for the purpose as in division (A) above and the following:

      (1)   General regulations. All areas zoned T shall be described by metes and bounds and shall be restricted to indoor areas, unless in the application a request is made for outdoor area zoning. Outdoor areas zoned T shall:

         (a)   Be enclosed by a fence or wall six feet in height.

         (b)   Be lighted when in use. Lighting shall be sufficient to illuminate the area in use but shall not be less than 100 watts of light for every 500 square feet.

         (c)   Have all required fire extinguisher equipment in accordance with the city's adopted Fire Code.

      (2)   Location. No request for T zoning may be submitted under this chapter unless the property is located in a B-4 or B-5 zoned district.

      (3)   Height regulations. To any legal height not prohibited by other laws, codes, or ordinances.

      (4)   Yard regulations.

         (a)   Front yard. There shall be a front yard having a minimum depth of 25 feet. No storage or similar use shall be allowed in required front yard; automobile parking will be permitted in such yards in accordance with off street parking requirements.

         (b)   Side yard. No side yards are required except that on a corner lot, the side yard on a street shall be 25 feet. A lot abutting an R District shall have a side yard of not less than 25 feet.

         (c)   Rear yard. A rear yard is not required except when it abuts upon an R District in which case there shall be a rear yard of not less than 25 feet.

      (5)   Intensity of use. There are no minimum lot areas or lot width requirements, except that all parking regulations as prescribed herein shall be followed

      (6)    Parking regulations. As per §§ 155.061 through 155.068.

      (7)   Signs. As per Chapter 151.

(Ord. 2001-36, passed 11-13-01)