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“GWY” GATEWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT
(A) The “GWY” Gateway Overlay District shall function as an overlay zoning district. The “GWY” requirements shall supersede the regulations of the underlying zoning district where such district’s regulations are in conflict with the provisions of this chapter. All regulations of the underlying zoning district shall be in effect except as identified in the “GWY” Gateway Overlay District regulations.
(B) The purpose of the “GWY” Gateway Overlay District is to enhance the aesthetic and visual character of gateways into the city that are adjacent to regional highways. It is intended to ensure that land development adjacent to gateways occurs in a manner that is compatible with the use of the transportation corridor, while minimizing traffic hazards and congestion at key focal points of the community.
(1998 Code, App. A, § 40-90) (Ord. 99-42, passed 8-18-1999)
(A) Screening wall. Screening walls applicable to the separation of land uses, screening of satellite television reception dishes, trash receptacles and other items shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of the underlying zoning district, except as otherwise provided herein.
(1) Outside storage shall be screened on all sides by a solid, opaque brick or stone wall of not less than six feet in height measured at the highest finished grade, constructed in accordance with the general design standards of the city.
(2) Trash receptacles shall be visually screened on three sides by a solid, brick or stone wall not less than six feet in height, measured at the highest finished grade. The height of the trash receptacle shall not be permitted to exceed the height of the visual screening device. Screening shall not be required on the side used for access by garbage pickup services. Such side shall not face less than 45 degrees from any adjacent street. Trash receptacles already enclosed by a solid, brick or stone wall of at least six feet in height measured at the highest finished grade shall not be required to provide additional screening.
(3) Any fencing in the Gateway Corridor, required or otherwise, shall be a solid, brick or stone wall of not less than six feet in height, measured at the highest finished grade.
(B) Rooftop screening. Roof-mounted equipment, including, but not limited to, storage tanks, compressor units, vent stacks greater than four inches in diameter, and elevator machinery, shall be integrated into the building design and screened from the view from adjacent streets and public facilities. Rooftop screening shall use building materials similar to the facade of the building on which such items are located, to create a smooth, clean, integrated appearance. For purposes of this section, a highway frontage road shall be designated as an adjacent street.
(1998 Code, App. A, § 40-92) (Ord. 99-42, passed 8-18-1999; Ord. 08-48, passed 12-3-2008)
(A) Outside display or storage. All areas utilized for outside display or storage in conjunction with sales or rental of motor vehicles, mobile homes, trailers or boats, regardless of whether such areas are screened from public view, shall have a concrete or city-approved surface, constructed in accordance with the standards prescribed by the city.
(B) Utilities.
(1) All utilities located within 200 feet of the front property line, which will serve any lot or parcel, shall be installed underground, except for any transmission lines or feeder lines, either existing or proposed; provided that, such transmission or feeder lines shall be located within a designated paved easement or alleyway provided by the property owner.
(2) Nothing set forth herein shall prohibit or restrict any utility company from recovering the difference between the cost of overhead facilities and underground facilities. Each utility whose facilities are subject to the provisions of this chapter shall develop policies and cost reimbursement procedures with respect to the installation and extension of underground service.
(C) Landscaping. Landscaping shall be a minimum of 15% provided of the total land area of any property, in accordance with § 160.088 of this chapter.
(D) Masonry content. One- or two-story structures, regardless of structure height, shall meet the following minimum masonry requirements. Buildings shall have the following minimum masonry requirement: 100% of the total exterior walls, front and side walls, which may be seen from any public thoroughfare, excluding doors, windows and window walls, shall be constructed of brick, stone, masonry or pre-cast concrete panels.
(E) Setback. To provide adequate protection of the aesthetic and visual character of the gateways, a minimum setback of 40 feet of all buildings, accessory buildings and structures from the property boundary which is adjacent to a public thoroughfare shall be required. The minimum setback requirement shall be reduced to a setback of 25 feet if parking is prohibited within said setback area.
(1998 Code, App. A, § 40-93) (Ord. 99-42, passed 8-18-1999)
(A) The location of the Gateway Overlay District, also known as the Gateway Corridor, shall consist of all portions of properties adjacent and within 300 feet of the following thoroughfares:
(1) I-45 - Dickinson Bayou to FM 1765;
(2) FM 1765 - I-45 to Bay Street;
(3) 6th Street - Texas Avenue to 19th Ave. N;
(4) Loop 197 North - Highway 146 to 19th Avenue N;
(5) Highway 146 - FM 1764 to Moses Bayou;
(6) FM 646 (From West City Limits to Highway 146);
(7) Highway 146 (From Dickinson Bayou to north city limit line);
(8) Century Boulevard from I-45 to Highway 3;
(9) FM 517 from Highway 146 to Gum Bayou;
(10) 25th Avenue North from Amburn Road to Highway 146;
(11) FM 2004 from I-45 to Highway 3;
(12) Highway 3 from FM 1765 to north city limit line;
(13) FM 1764 from I-45 to 6th Street; and
(14) FM 3436 from SH 646 south to FM 517.
(B) These are as shown on the Official Zoning Map on file in City Planner’s office.
(1998 Code, App. A, § 40-94) (Ord. 06-21, passed 6-7-2006; Ord. 06-36, passed 10-4-2006; Ord. 08-17, passed 5-7-2008)
SUPPLEMENTAL PROVISIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
(A) The following uses, which are classified as temporary uses, may be permitted by the Building Official in any district:
(1) Carnivals not to exceed 30 days;
(2) Circus not to exceed 30 days;
(3) Fairgrounds not to exceed 30 days;
(4) Religious assemblies not to exceed 30 days;
(5) Sports events not to exceed 30 days;
(6) Concrete mixing or batching plant uses temporarily required by contractors during the construction of public improvements or buildings, and in such cases, the period of time for which the use is granted may be for a period of time provided in the contract for completion of such public improvement or building, provided that such use shall not be permitted nearer than 250 feet to a developed lot in a district zoned for residential uses;
(7) Armed forces displays not to exceed 30 days;
(8) Educational displays not to exceed 30 days;
(9) Temporary sales of merchandise not to exceed 30 days; and
(10) Temporary buildings and/or construction trailers (not to exceed six months) excluding mobile homes used for residential purposes.
(B) A temporary use shall not be permitted nearer than 100 feet to a developed area in a district zoned for residential uses.
(C) A permit for the temporary use of any property for the above-listed uses shall be secured from the Building Inspection Department to such use.
(D) Use of a parcel of property for any of the above-listed uses at any time on any day shall constitute a day’s use. Use of a parcel of property for any of the above-listed uses for more than 30 days except for concrete mixing or batching plants, during any one year shall constitute a permanent use and such parcel of property shall automatically again be subject to the district regulation of the zoning district in which such parcel of property is located.
(1998 Code, App. A, § 40-54) (Ord. 94-05, passed 4-20-1994)
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