Sec. 10-16. Violations Continue

Any violation of the previous ordinances will continue to be a violation under this development code and be subject to penalties and enforcement under Article X, Division B. If the use, development, construction or other activity that was a violation under the previous ordinances complies with the express terms of this development code, enforcement action will cease, except to the extent of collecting penalties for violations that occurred before the effective date of this code. The adoption of this development code does not affect nor prevent any pending or future prosecution of, or action to abate, violations of the previous ordinances that occurred before April 24, 2008.

Sec. 10-17. Nonconformities

Any nonconformity under previous zoning and subdivision ordinances will also be a nonconformity under this development code, as long as the situation that resulted in the nonconforming status under the previous regulation continues to exist. If, however, a nonconforming situation under previous zoning and subdivision ordinance becomes conforming because of the adoption of this code , or any subsequent amendment to it, then the situation will no longer be considered a nonconformity.

Sec. 10-18. – 19. Reserved

ARTICLE II. ZONING DISTRICTS

DIVISION A. Residential Districts

   Sec. 10-20.   Establishment of Residential Districts

   Sec. 10-21.   District Purpose Statements

   Sec. 10-22.   Allowed Uses

   Sec. 10-23.   Dimensional Standards

DIVISION B. Commercial and Mixed Use Districts

   Sec. 10-24.   Establishment of Commercial and Mixed Use Districts

   Sec. 10-25.   District Purpose Statements

   Sec. 10-26.   Allowed Uses

   Sec. 10-27.   Dimensional Standards

DIVISION C. Industrial Districts

   Sec. 10-28.   Establishment of Industrial Districts

   Sec. 10-29.   District Purpose Statements

   Sec. 10-30.   Allowed Uses

   Sec. 10-31.   Dimensional Standards

DIVISION D. Overlay and Special Purpose Districts

   Sec. 10-32.   Establishment of Overlay and Special Purpose Districts

   Sec. 10-33.   District Purpose Statements

   Sec. 10-34.   Dimensional Standards

   Sec. 10-35. – 39.   Reserved

DIVISION A. Residential Districts

Sec. 10-20. Establishment of Residential Districts

The following residential districts are established in the City of Tyler:

Abbreviation	District Name
RE	Residential Estate
R-1A	Single-Family Residential
R-1B	Single-Family Residential
R-1C	Single-Family Residential
R-1D	Single-Family-Attached/Detached
R-2	Two-Family Residential
R-MF	Multi-Family Residential
R-MH	Manufactured Home Residential
NR	Neighborhood Residential
PUR	Planned Unit Residential
PMF	Planned Multifamily

(Ord No. 0-2011-45, 6/8/11) (Ord. No. 0-2019-87; 10/8/19)

Sec. 10-21. District Purpose Statements

   a.    RE Residential Estate District

      The RE district is primarily intended to accommodate development of detached, single-family housing on minimum one acre lots.

   b.   R-1A Single Family Residential District

      The R-1A district is primarily intended to accommodate development of detached, single-family housing on large lots.

   c.   R-1B Single-Family Residential District

      The R-1B district is primarily intended to accommodate development of detached, single-family housing on smaller, individual lots.

   d.   R-1C Single-Family Residential District

      The R-1C district is a carryover district from the former zoning ordinance. It is primarily intended to accommodate existing and future development of detached, single-family housing, garage apartments (also known as mother-in-law units), and to accommodate existing two-family housing.

   e.   R-1D Single-Family-Detached and Attached District

      The R-1D district is primarily intended to accommodate single-family-detached and single family attached housing, on separately platted lots, such as townhouses and rowhouses, in the same district for the purpose of increasing residential development densities in North Tyler and all other areas where a mix of such housing types is desirable. (Ord. 0-2010-20, 3/10/10)

   f.   R-2 Two-Family Residential (Duplex)

      The R-2 district is primarily intended to accommodate single-family detached and two-family (duplex) housing on individual lots. (Ord. No. 0-2019-87; 10/8/19)

   g.   R-MF Multi-Family Residential District

      The R-MF district is primarily intended to accommodate multifamily development at a maximum density of 24 dwelling units per acre.

   h.   R-MH Manufactured Home Residential District

      The R-MH district is primarily intended to accommodate manufactured housing parks as a special use and manufactured housing units on individually platted lots.

   i.   PUR Planned Unit Residential

      The PUR district is primarily for the medium to high density development of unique and innovative forms of detached or attached single-family housing . A PUR development utilizes the total space within a development by creating common open spaces, scenic and recreational areas, and other spaces, which will compensate for the reduction of land area dedicated for the residential structure.

      It is the intent of the PUR to provide for residential developments which may utilize private streets, owned and maintained by a Homeowners Association, or dedicated public streets. The PUR district is not intended as a convenience to circumventing regulations set forth in other residential districts, or as a tool for mass variance, without provisions of common areas. (Ord. No. 0-2014-33; 4/23/14) (Ord. No. 0-2019-87; 10/8/19)

   j.   PMF Planned Multifamily District

      The PMF district is primarily intended to provide for the medium- to high-density development of condominiums, apartments, and nursing homes. A PMF development may include common open spaces, scenic and recreational areas. The PMF district is not intended as a convenience to circumvent regulations set forth in other residential districts or a a tool for mass variance. (Ord. No 0-2010-119, 11/10/10) (Ord. 0-2011-45, 6/8/11) (Ord. No. 0-2019-87; 10/8/19

   k.   NR Neighborhood Residential
      The NR district is primarily intended to accommodate small scale single-family attached or detached dwellings on one lot or individually platted lots and for other compatible and complimentary uses, such that it provides an orderly transition to and creates a buffer between single-family and two-family areas and more intensive uses such as multi-family or commercial uses. (Ord. No. 0-2019- 87; 10/8/19)