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TOOL, TEXAS CODE OF ORDINANCES
ADOPTING ORDINANCE
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
CHAPTER 150: PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
CHAPTER 151: BUILDING REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 152: FLOODPLAIN REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 153: SIGNS
CHAPTER 154: SUBDIVISIONS
CHAPTER 155: ZONING
TABLE OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES
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§ 155.201 PERMITTED USES.
   (A)   See Appendix A, Schedule of Uses.
   (B)   If a use is not permitted by right, as a permitted use or by special exception, it is not permitted for any reason.
(Ord. passed 4-4-2000)
§ 155.202 CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL REQUIRED.
   No structure shall be erected in that portion of any district designated with a flood hazard, FH, prefix until and unless such structure has been approved by the City Council after engineering studies have been made and it is ascertained that such building or structure is not subject to damage by flooding and would not constitute an encroachment, hazard or obstacle to the movement of flood waters and that such construction would not endanger the value and safety of other property or public health and welfare.
(Ord. passed 4-4-2000)
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
§ 155.215 PURPOSE.
   The purpose of this subchapter is to establish standards and considerations in order to achieve the maximum compatibility of the following listed uses with their immediate and general settings.
(Ord. passed 4-4-2000)
§ 155.216 CHILD DAY CARE CENTERS.
   In addition to the requirements applicable to day care centers within districts where such are permitted, the following requirements and regulations shall be complied with.
   (A)   Dimensional requirements. The following requirements shall pertain, except where the requirements of the zoning district in which the use is located are more stringent, in which case the more stringent regulations shall prevail.
      (1)   Minimum lot area: the minimum lot area shall not be less than 10,000 square feet, and in compliance with state law.
      (2)   Minimum lot width: the minimum lot width at the property line shall not be less than 100 feet.
      (3)   Minimum yard setbacks:
         (a)   Front: 25 feet;
         (b)   Side, exterior: 15 feet;
         (c)   Side, interior: ten feet; and
         (d)   Rear: 20 feet.
      (4)   Maximum building height of principal structure: 35 feet.
      (5)   Maximum lot coverage: 30%.
      (6)   Minimum outdoor play area: there shall be provided a minimum of not less than 200 square feet of outdoor play area per child. Said play area shall be provided on the same lot as the principal use, and shall not be located in the required front yard.
   (B)   Buffering and screening.
      (1)   There shall be a fence six feet in height surrounding all play areas. Such fencing shall be continuous with latching gates at exit and entrance points. The fencing may be of masonry construction, chain link or wood.
      (2)   In the case of special exceptions, the Planning and Zoning Commission may require that plantings be placed on the outside of the above required fencing and may also require that such fencing be set back from any property line.
(Ord. passed 4-4-2000)
§ 155.217 CHURCHES AND OTHER PLACESOF WORSHIP.
   In addition to the requirements applicable to churches and other houses of worship within the districts where such are permitted, the following requirements and regulations shall be complied with.
   (A)   Dimensional requirements. The following requirements shall pertain except where the requirements of the zoning district in which the use is located are more stringent, in which case the more stringent regulations shall prevail.
      (1)   Minimum lot area: one acre.
      (2)   Minimum lot width: 100 feet.
      (3)   Minimum yard setbacks: 35 feet.
      (4)   Maximum building height of principal structure, excluding church spire: 60 feet.
      (5)   Maximum lot coverage: 25%.
   (B)   Access. All ingress and egress points shall be to or from arterial streets.
(Ord. passed 4-4-2000)
§ 155.218 FUNERAL HOMES AND MORTUARIES.
   In addition to the requirements applicable to funeral homes and mortuaries within the districts where such are permitted, the following requirements and regulations shall be complied with.
   (A)   Dimensional requirements: the following requirements shall pertain except where the requirements of the zoning district in which the use is located are more stringent, in which case the more stringent regulations shall prevail.
      (1)   Minimum lot area: one acre.
      (2)   Minimum lot width: 100 feet.
      (3)   Minimum yard setback: 35 feet.
      (4)   Maximum building height or principal structure: 35 feet.
      (5)   Maximum lot coverage: 30%.
   (B)   Access: all ingress and egress points shall be to or from arterial streets.
   (C)   Buffering and screening: all such operations including the loading and unloading facilities shall be screened from abutting properties.
(Ord. passed 4-4-2000)
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