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Sour Lake, TX Code of Ordinances
CITY OF SOUR LAKE, TEXAS CODE OF ORDINANCES
TITLE I: GENERAL PROVISIONS
TITLE III: ADMINISTRATION
TITLE V: PUBLIC WORKS
TITLE VII: TRAFFIC CODE
TITLE IX: GENERAL REGULATIONS
TITLE XI: BUSINESS REGULATIONS
TITLE XIII: GENERAL OFFENSES
TITLE XV: LAND USAGE
TABLE OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES
PARALLEL REFERENCES
§ 156.09 SCHEDULE OF PERMITTED USES.
To see Schedule of Permitted Uses Table in pdf format, click here
LEGEND
= Allowed by right
SU = Requires special use permit
1 = At the discretion of the PZ Commission
2 = Definition provided
3 = Refer to supplementary regulations
Red denotes uses not allowed anywhere with proposed changes
AG - AGRICULTURAL
RG - RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY
M - 1 - MANUFACTURED DWELLING
M - 2 - MANUFACTURED HOMES PARKS
PUD - PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
NR - NEIGHBORHOOD RETAIL
C- COMMERCIAL
MD - MANUFACTURING
PARKING RATIO OR MOST CURRENT INSTITUTE OF TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERS MANUAL (I.T.E.)
LEGEND
= Allowed by right
SU = Requires special use permit
1 = At the discretion of the PZ Commission
2 = Definition provided
3 = Refer to supplementary regulations
Red denotes uses not allowed anywhere with proposed changes
AG - AGRICULTURAL
RG - RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY
M - 1 - MANUFACTURED DWELLING
M - 2 - MANUFACTURED HOMES PARKS
PUD - PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
NR - NEIGHBORHOOD RETAIL
C- COMMERCIAL
MD - MANUFACTURING
PARKING RATIO OR MOST CURRENT INSTITUTE OF TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERS MANUAL (I.T.E.)
Accessory uses 2
T
T
T
T
T
T
none
Acid manufacture
SU
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Adhesives and sealant manufacture
SU
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Aircraft parts manufacture
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Airplane repair and manufacturing
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Airport or landing field
SU
SU
SU
SU
SU
SU
One space: 500 sq. ft.
Ambulance service
T
T
One space: 500 sq. ft.
Animal kennel 2
SU
T
One space: 500 sq. ft.
Antique shop
T
T
T
One space: 200 sq. ft.
Any manufacture or industrial process not listed and not prohibited by law
SU
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Apparel shop
SU
T
T
One space: 200 sq. ft.
Aquarium
T
T
T
One space: 500 sq. ft.
Art gallery
T
T
T
One space: 500 sq. ft.
Artificial flower manufacture
T
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Asphalt paving and roofing materials
SU
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Auction house
T
T
One space: 100 sq. ft.
Auto parts sale (no outside storage/display
T
T
One space: 200 sq. ft.
Auto parts sale (outside storage/display
SU
SU
One space: 200 sq. ft.
Automobile assembly
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Automobile parts manufacturing
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Automobile sales 2, 3
T
T
One space: 300 sq. ft.
Automobile service
station 2
SU
T
T
One space: 200 sq. ft.
Automobile wash 2
SU
T
T
Three spaces: washing capacity of module
Automobile repair (no outside work) 2
T
T
One space: 500 sq. ft.
Automobile repair (outside work) 2
SU
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Awning manufacture - cloth, metal, wood
T
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Bag manufacturing and cleaning
SU
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Bakery - retail (inside service only)
T
T
T
One space: 200 sq. ft.
Bakery - retail (with drive-thru)
SU
T
T
One space: 200 sq. ft.
Bank equipment manufacture
SU
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Barber and beauty shop
T
T
T
One space: 200 sq. ft.
Battery manufacturing
SU
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Bed and breakfast 2
SU
SU
SU
SU
T
T
Three spaces plus one space: guest room
Bird and pet shops
S U
T
T
One space: 200 sq. ft.
Bleachery
SU
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Bleach powder manufacturing
SU
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Boarding and lodging house 2
SU
SU
SU
SU
T
T
Two spaces plus one space: guest room
Boiler manufacture and repair
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Boiler works
SU
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Bolts, nuts, screws, rivets and washer manufacturing
SU
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Book or stationery shop (retail only)
T
T
T
One space: 200 sq. ft.
Bottling works
T
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Bowling alley
T
T
Four spaces: lane
Broom manufacturing
SU
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Bus or truck storage
T
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Business service
S U
T
T
One space: 200 sq. ft.
Cabinet or fixture shop
T
T
One space: 500 sq. ft.
Camera, photo supply and film developing
T
T
T
One space: 200 sq. ft.
Campground 2
SU
none
Candy manufacturing
T
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Candy, cigars, tobacco (retail only)
T
T
T
One space: 200 sq. ft.
Candy and preserving factory
SU
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Canvas and related products manufacturing
T
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Carpenter shop
T
T
One space: 500 sq. ft.
Carpet and rug cleaning plant
T
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Casein manufacturing
SU
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Catering service
T
T
T
One space: 500 sq. ft.
Cattle feedlot
One space: 5,000 sq. ft.
Celluloid and cellulose manufacturing
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Cement manufacture
SU
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Ceramic products manufacturing
T
T
One space: 500 sq. ft.
Chalk manufacturing
SU
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Chemicals (agriculture) manufacturing
SU
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Chemicals (industrial) manufacturing
SU
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Church 2
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
One space: Four seats in sanctuary
Clinic 2
T
T
T
One space: 300 sq. ft.
Clothing manufacture
T
T
One space: 500 sq. ft.
Club/social organization (children) 2
SU
none
Coal
SU
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Coffin manufacturing
SU
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Cold storage plants
T
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Commercial amusement - outdoor
SU
SU
Determined by Planning and Zoning
Commercial amusement - indoor
T
T
One space: 100 sq. ft.
Commercial laundry and cleaning plants
T
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Community or social buildings
T
SU
SU
T
T
T
T
One space: 300 sq. ft.
Concrete mixing and batching plant
SU
One space: 5,000 sq. ft. of land
Concrete mixing and batching plant (dust free conveyers)
T
One space: 5,000 sq. ft. of land
 
Construction contractor - storage yard
T
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Corrugated metal manufacturing
SU
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Cotton ginning, bailing and compress
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Cotton oil mill
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Country club (private)
T
none
Crematory
SU
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Culvert manufacturing
SU
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Cutlery, hand tools and hardware manufacturing
SU
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Dairy products (no ice cream) manufacturing
SU
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Daycare 2
SU
SU
T
T
One space: three children
Day nursery 2
T
T
T
T
T
Two spaces
Department store - retail only
SU
T
T
One space: 200 sq. ft.
Dextrin manufacturing
SU
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Distillation of liquors, spirits, etc.
SU
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Drinking establishment 2
SU
SU
One space: 100 sq. ft.
Drive-in theater
SU
SU
One space: speaker
Driving range
T
T
Two spaces: tee box
Drug store - retail only
SU
T
T
One space: 200 sq. ft.
Dwelling - manufactured home 2
T
T
Two spaces: dwelling
Dwelling - multiple family 2, 3
T
T
T
Two spaces: dwelling
Dwelling - single family 2
T
T
T
T
T
T
Two spaces: dwelling
Dwelling - two-family 2
T
T
T
Two spaces: dwelling
Dye manufacturing
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Dyeing plant
T
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Eating establishment (inside services only) 2
T
T
T
One space: 150 sq. ft.
Eating establishment (with drive-thru) 2
SU
T
T
One space: 150 sq. ft.
Electric lamp manufacturing
SU
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Electric power plant
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Electric substation
SU
SU
SU
SU
SU
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Electrical repair - domestic equipment and auto
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Electrical supply manufacturing
SU
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Electro-plating or - typing
T
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Electronic goods - retail only
SU
T
T
One space: 200 sq. ft.
Elevator manufacturing
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Enameling and painting
SU
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Engine manufacturing
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Engraving plant
T
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Envelope manufacturing
T
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Exterminating company
SU
T
T
One space: 300 sq. ft.
Farm or orchard (no size requirement)
T
T
T
none
Farm/garden machinery and manufacturing
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Fats and oils (animal) manufacturing
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Feed manufacturing
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Feed store
T
T
One space: 500 sq. ft.
Felt manufacturing
SU
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Financial institutions - no motor bank
SU
T
T
One space: 300 sq. ft.
Financial institutions - motor bank
SU
T
T
One space: 300 sq. ft.
Fix-it shops: bike repair, saw filing, mower sharpening (no outdoor storage)
T
T
One space: 500 sq. ft.
Fix-it shops: bike repair, saw filing, mower sharpening (outdoor storage)
SU
T
One space: 500 sq. ft.
Florist - retail only
T
T
T
One space: 200 sq. ft.
Flour and other grain mills
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Food processing 2
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Footwear manufacturing
SU
T
One space: 500 sq. ft.
Foundry - all types
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Fraternity or sorority house
SU
SU
SU
SU
T
T
Two spaces: bedroom
Fur/hide tanning and finishing
SU
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Furnace manufacturing
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Furniture and appliance store - retail only
T
T
One space: 500 sq. ft.
Furniture and fixture manufacturing
SU
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Furniture repair and upholstering - retail, inside storage
T
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Garage or yard sales
T
T
T
T
T
T
none
Gases (industrial) manufacturing
SU
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Gift or card shop - retail only
T
T
T
One space: 200 sq. ft.
Glucose manufacturing
SU
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Golf course
SU
SU
SU
SU
SU
SU
Six spaces: hole
Grocery store
T
T
T
One space: 200 sq. ft.
Hair products factory (non-human)
SU
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Hardware manufacturing
SU
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Health club
SU
T
T
One space: 300 sq. ft.
Hobby supply store - retail only
T
T
T
One space: 200 sq. ft.
Home occupations 2
T
T
T
T
T
T
none
Hospital 2
T
T
One space: bed
Hotel and motel 2
T
T
One space: room + one space: 200 sq. ft. of common facilities
Ice / cream manufacturing
T
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Indoor commercial recreation and entertainment
T
T
One space: 200 sq. ft.
Institutions of religious, educational or philanthropic nature
SU
SU
SU
SU
SU
SU
One space: 200 sq. ft.
Iron works - ornamental
SU
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Japanning and shellacking works
SU
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Jewelry store
SU
T
T
One space: 200 sq. ft.
Junk yard 2, 3
Five spaces: acre
Kalsomine manufacturing
SU
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Kerosene manufacturing and storage
SU
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Laundromat 2
T
T
T
One space: 200 sq. ft.
Laundry and cleaning pickup station - retail
T
T
T
One space: 200 sq. ft.
Law office (limited to three attorneys with support staff)
Existing
Leather products manufacturing
T
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Library, rental
SU
T
T
One space: 300 sq. ft.
Loading or storage tracks
T
T
none
Lumber mill
SU
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Lumber yard
T
T
One space: 500 sq. ft.
Machine shop
T
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Machinery manufacturing
SU
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Manufactured home sales
T
T
One space: 5,000 sq. ft.
Marble working and finishing
SU
SU
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Market, open air, flea
T
T
One space: 200 sq. ft.
Mattress - making and renovating
T
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Meat and fish market
T
T
T
One space: 200 sq. ft.
Meat packing plant
SU
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Medical office (limited to three practitioners with support staff)
Existing
Metal cans and shopping containers manufacturing
SU
SU
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Metal products, stamping and manufacturing
SU
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Milk depot - wholesale
T
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Miniature golf course
T
T
Three spaces: hole
Mirror silvering
T
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Mortuary
T
T
One space: four seats
Motion picture studios - commercial films
T
T
One space: 300 sq. ft.
Motion picture theater
T
T
One space: four seats
Motor freight transport and storage
T
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Moving and storage company
T
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
News printing
T
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Nursery/greenhouse
T
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft. of sales area
Office equipment manufacturing
SU
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Office, professional business
T
T
T
One space: 300 sq. ft.
Oil compounding and barreling
SU
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Oilcloth manufacturing
SU
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Optical good manufacturing
T
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Orthopedic, prosthetic, surgical appliances and supplies manufacturing
T
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Paint manufacturing and mixing
SU
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Paint mixing - excludes cooking, baking, varnish or lacquers
T
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Paint and refinishing shop
T
T
One space: 500 sq. ft.
Paper products and paper box manufacturing
T
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Park - public or private
T
none
Parking lot or garage
SU
SU
SU
SU
T
T
none
Pattern shop
SU
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Pecan processing
SU
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Penal or correctional institute
T
T
One space: 500 sq. ft.
Petroleum and petroleum refining
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Petroleum products storage
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Pharmacy - retail only
T
T
T
One space: 200 sq. ft.
Photo engraving plant
T
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Photographer’s studio
T
T
T
One space: 300 sq. ft.
Piano and musical instruments - retail
T
T
One space: 200 sq. ft.
Planing mill
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Plastic products - molding, casting, shaping
T
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Poultry hatchery
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Poultry slaughter and processing
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Print/copy shop
SU
T
T
One space: 200 sq. ft.
Printing equipment, supplies, repair
T
T
One space: 500 sq. ft.
Printing ink manufacturing
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Private club 2
SU
SU
SU
SU
SU
SU
See appropriate use
Public assembly (auditorium, gymnasium, stadium, etc.)
T
T
One space: four seats
Public building - city, county, state or federal government
SU
SU
SU
SU
SU
SU
SU
See appropriate use
Public park - playground
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
none
Public utility installations
SU
SU
SU
S U
S U
T
none
Publishing and printing companies
T
T
One space: 500 sq. ft.
Radio, television and communication towers
SU
SU
SU
SU
SU
SU
none
Rag treatment or manufacturing products from rags
S U
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Railroad yards - round house or shop
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Recreational vehicle
park 2
SU
SU
One-and-a-half space: RV pad
Reduction of fats, ores, metals, garbage, offal, etc.
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Residential health care facility 2
SU
SU
One space: Three beds
One-and-a-half spaces: dwelling
Retail store for custom work - on premises
S U
T
T
One space: 200 sq. ft.
Rice cleaning and polishing
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Riding academy or commercial stable 2
SU
SU
SU
SU
SU
T
One space: five stalls
Rock quarries, sand, gravel, earth excavation
SU
SU
SU
SU
SU
SU
One space: acre
Rock wool manufacturing
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Rug manufacturing
SU
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Salvage store yard 2, 3
SU
Five spaces: acre
Sanitary landfill
SU
One space: ten acres
School - college or university
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
Ten spaces: classroom + two spaces: office
School - elementary
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
Two spaces: classroom + one space: office
School - high school
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
Eight spaces: classroom + two spaces: office
School - junior high
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
Three spaces: classroom + two spaces: office
School - other
T
T
T
Same as others
School - vocational 2
T
T
T
One space: student
Scrap metal storage yard 2, 3
SU
Five spaces: acre
Seamstress, dressmaker, tailor - retail
T
T
T
One space: 200 sq. ft.
Seed store
T
T
One space: 500 sq. ft.
Sheet metal shop
T
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Shellac and varnish manufacturing
SU
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Sheltered care facility 2
SU
SU
One space: three beds or one-and-a-half spaces: dwelling
Shoe repair shop - retail
T
T
T
One space: 200 sq. ft.
Shoe store - retail
T
T
T
One space: 200 sq. ft.
Signs
T
T
T
T
T
T
none
Skating rink
T
T
One space: 200 sq. ft.
Snuff manufacturing
SU
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Soap, detergents, cleaning manufacturing
SU
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Starch manufacturing
SU
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Steel mill
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Steel works, blast furnaces and rolling mills
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Stone cutting or crushing
SU
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Stone monument engraving
T
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Stone monuments retail
T
T
One space: 500 sq. ft.
Stone, clay, glass, concrete products manufacturing
SU
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Storage facility - self- service 2
T
T
One space: ten units
Storage of cement, sand and gravel
T
T
One space: 5,000 sq. ft. of storage area
Storage of used lumber and building materials
SU
T
One space: 5,000 sq. ft. of storage area
Studios - art, dance, music, drama, health, massage
SU
T
T
One space: 200 sq. ft.
Studio for display and sale of glass, china, art, cloth and draperies
SU
T
T
One space: 200 sq. ft.
Tattoo parlor
T
T
One space: 200 sq. ft.
Taxi cab storage and repair
T
T
One space: 500 sq. ft.
Taxi stand
T
T
One space: 500 sq. ft.
Team tracks and unloading docks, railroad
T
T
none
Telephone exchange
T
T
T
T
T
T
One space: 500 sq. ft.
Temporary buildings 2
T
T
T
T
T
T
none
Temporary commercial amusement
1
1
1
1
T
T
Determined by Planning and Zoning
Textile products manufacturing
SU
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Tire retreading and recapping
T
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Transit terminal
T
T
One space: 500 sq. ft.
Truck terminal
T
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Trunk manufacturing
T
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Veterinary hospital 2
SU
T
One space: 500 sq. ft.
Warehouse
T
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Waste paper products manufacturing
SU
One space: 200 sq. ft.
Water distillation
T
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Wedding chapel
T
T
One space: four seats
Welding shop
T
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
White lead manufacturing
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Wholesale trade - nondurable goods
T
T
One space: 500 sq. ft.
Wood container manufacturing
T
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Wood distillation - manufacturing of tar, charcoal, turpentine and similar products
SU
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Wood preserving manufacturing and treatment
SU
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Wood products manufacturing
T
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Wood working shops
T
T
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Wrecking materials yard 3
SU
One space: 1,000 sq. ft.
 
(Ord. passed 11-17-2015)

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