City of Joshua - Land Uses

Accessory building/structure (business or industry)

Building: A subordinate building, the use of which is incidental to that of the main building on the same lot.

Structure: A structure located on the same premise that is customarily incidental, detached and subordinate to the primary structure or use.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: C1, C2, I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 300 square feet.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
Accessory Buildings for Non-Residential and Multifamily Uses.

A. All accessory buildings for non-residential and multifamily uses shall conform to the setback and height standards of the zoning district and shall not be located in front of the primary building.

B. Unless otherwise provided for herein, all non-residential accessory buildings shall conform to the design standards of the primary building.

C. Portable buildings shall be prohibited. Metal buildings shall be prohibited, if seen from public view.

D. Accessory buildings shall be placed or constructed on an engineered permanent foundation of concrete or of pier and beam.

E. All cargo containers must comply with the regulations of § 5.9: Cargo Container Regulations.

F. No more than two (2) accessory buildings shall be allowed per lot unless and approved Conditional Use Permit has been obtained.

G. No accessory building shall be permitted within a drainage easement.

NOTE: Greater than 2 structures requires a Conditional Use Permit.

See § 5.5: Accessory Building Regulations for complete, detailed information.

Accessory dwelling

A separate living unit, detached from the primary structure, complete with kitchen, bathroom and sleeping facilities.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: R1, R1L Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: A

Vehicle Parking:
Off street parking shall be as required for a one (1) bedroom apartment as stated in Article 7: Parking Requirements. 1 additional parking space per bedroom.

Development Requirements:
Accessory Dwellings may be maintained within single-family residential zoning districts including the A Agricultural-Rural district and single-family uses within the HP district under the following conditions:

A. All accessory dwellings shall require an approved Conditional Use Permit.

B. Accessory dwellings shall be in accordance with the Adopted International Building Codes.

C. Live/work units associated with commercial uses are only allowed within the HP District.

D. The principal dwelling shall be owner/occupied during the occupancy of the accessory dwelling.

E. The floor area of an accessory dwelling shall not exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the floor area of the principal structure up to eight hundred (800) square feet. On A-Agricultural zoned properties of ten (10) acres or greater, there may be up to two (2) accessory dwellings with a total square footage of both no greater than fifty percent (50%) of the primary structure.

F. The accessory dwelling shall contain a bathroom and may contain only one (1) bedroom.

G. The accessory dwelling shall be exclusively occupied by not more than two (2) persons.

H. See "Vehicle Parking" above for parking information.

I. Accessory dwelling shall be water metered according to TCEQ utility rules under Texas Administrative Code Chapter 291. Options include either a separate meter from the primary structure or a submeter.

J. No accessory dwelling is allowed on lots less than 12,000 square feet.

K. The accessory dwelling shall be located behind the primary structure, unless otherwise stated herein. On A-Agricultural zoned properties of ten (10) acres or greater, the location of the accessory dwelling may be located in front of the primary structure as long as the setbacks of the district are in conformance.

Accessory outside display against or w/in 15 ft. of building unless otherwise specified

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: C1, C2

Vehicle Parking:
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
Outside Storage and Display.

A. The outside storage, display or sale of goods, products or equipment is not permitted in any zoning district with the following exceptions:

1. Outside storage, display or sale of new goods, products or merchandise shall be permitted in any non-residential zoning district on the sidewalk adjacent to the building, provided such goods, products or merchandise shall not extend more than five (5) feet from the wall of the building and shall not be more than six (6) feet in height and provided further, that there shall be at least five (5) feet in width of unobstructed sidewalk remaining.

2. Home Improvement Centers outside storage and display may be utilized as long as the outside storage is on an approved hard all-weather surface and is not located upon a required parking space or spaces.

3. All other storage shall be within completely enclosed buildings or effectively screened with screening not less than six (6) feet nor more than eight (8) feet in height, provided no storage located within fifty (50) feet of such screening shall exceed the maximum height of such screening.

B. Storage and display of rental trailers and trucks is not allowed except in districts where such uses are indicated as permitted in the district use tables within Article 5: Permitted Uses.

C. Outside storage limitations shall not apply to the following:

1. Merchandise dispensing units placed adjacent to a building limited to not more than three (3) for any one business establishment when such merchandise dispensing units are operated in connection with the operation of a convenience food store, service station, grocery/supermarket or combination thereof.

2. Storage, display and sale of newspapers in newspaper racks.

3. The outside display of merchandise by a retail landscape nursery.

D. Temporary outdoor services such as mobile blood banks, health screening and veterinary care.

Accessory to residential use building/structure (all others)

A use that is customarily incidental, appropriate and subordinate to the principal use of land or building(s).

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: MH, R1, R1L, R2, R3, R4 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: A

Vehicle Parking:
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for detailed parking requirements.

Development Requirements:
Residential Accessory Buildings.

A. Area Regulations in Single-Family and Two-Family Districts.
Area regulations for accessory buildings located in Single-Family and Two-Family Districts and all residential portions of adopted Planned Developments shall comply with the following regulations:

1. Front Yard:
Accessory buildings, including garages, shall have a front yard not less than the main building, or as specified in the particular district. Accessory buildings shall not be located in the front yard.

2. Rear Yard:
There shall be a rear yard setback not less than five (5) feet from any lot line, alley line, or easement line. Garages or other accessory buildings located within such rear portion of a lot, and shall not be located closer than fifteen (15) feet to the main building nor nearer than five (5) feet to any side lot line.

3. Side Yard:
No detached garage shall be erected or placed within five (5) feet from any side lot line. No other accessory building shall be erected or placed within five (5) feet from any side lot line or easement.

4. No accessory building shall be erected within fifteen (15) feet of any other building.

5. Accessory buildings shall not be located within any drainage easement.

B. Carports.

1. Carports located in the A, R-1L, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4 and MH districts shall not be located within in the front yard setback and shall observe all other provisions of this Section.
2. Carports shall not be located closer than five (5) feet to the main building or within five (5) feet from any side lot line or easement.

C. Height. Unless otherwise provided within this Section, the maximum accessory building height is eighteen feet (18'), measured from grade to the tallest portion of the building.

See § 5.5: Accessory Building Regulations for complete, detailed information.

Accessory to residential use buildings 201-400 square feet, one story

A use that is customarily incidental, appropriate and subordinate to the principal use of land or building(s)

Accessory to residential use buildings less than 200 square feet or a two car garage

A use that is customarily incidental, appropriate and subordinate to the principal use of land or building(s)

Accessory/garage dwelling

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: R1, R1L Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: A

Vehicle Parking:
Off street parking shall be as required for a one (1) bedroom apartment as stated in Article 7: Parking Requirements. 1 additional parking space per bedroom.

Development Requirements:
See § 5.6: Accessory Dwellings for detailed information.

Acid manufacture

Adhesives and sealants manufacture

Adult day care

Agriculture product processing

Aircraft and/or parts manufacture

Airplane repair and manufacturing

Airport or landing field

A place where aircraft can land and take off generally equipped with hangars, facilities for aircraft refueling and repair, and various accommodations for passengers

Alcoholic beverage manufacture-distillation of liquors, spirits, etc. (brewery)

Alcoholic beverage warehousing/distribution

All other accessory outside display including occupancy of required parking

All-terrain vehicle (go-carts) dealer/sales

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: C1, C2, I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 300 square feet.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
New vehicle sales shall be those sponsored by a dealership and have new vehicle sales only. Used vehicles, whether located on a new vehicle dealership or privately owned and operated, shall be located no closer than 750 feet to the property line of another used vehicle sales lot (distances measured from property line to property line). New vehicle sales lots (dealerships) shall be exempt from this distance requirement.

A vehicle consignment lot shall be located no closer than 750 feet to the property line of another property used for vehicle consignment.

Ambulance service, ems

Amusement devices/arcade (four or more devices, indoors only)

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C1, C2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per game table plus 1 parking space per amusement device.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Amusement, commercial - temporary, (e.g., carnival, haunted house) {note: allowed only by special event permit for up to 10 days}

A commercial facility that includes, but is not limited to, bowling alleys, movie theatres, music halls, indoor skating rinks, video arcades, pool and billiard halls, shuffleboard courts, baseball hitting ranges, miniature golf, golf driving ranges and shooting arcades.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C1, C2, MH Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: I

Vehicle Parking:
Determined by the Planning and Zoning Commission.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
Temporary uses and special events are permitted on a temporary basis only, in accordance with § 5.11: Temporary Uses and Special Events. Temporary Uses and Special Events, as follows:

A. Generally.
Certain temporary uses of land are essential to the full development and utilization of the land and are deemed to promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the City. The temporary uses and special events hereinafter enumerated shall not be deemed violations of this ordinance when conducted under the conditions herein provided.

B. Permitted Temporary Uses.
The permitted temporary uses, the conditions of use, the zoning districts wherein the same shall be permitted, and approvals required are as follows:

1. Construction Office - Temporary field or construction offices and temporary building material storage areas to be used solely for on-premises construction purposes in connection with the property on which they are erected, or within the same platted subdivision may be permitted in all zoning districts when approved by the administrative official. The application for a temporary use permit shall include a scale drawing showing the location and size of the building(s), all outside storage areas, and proposed construction fencing. Such permit shall be issued for temporary buildings on construction sites for a period of six (6) months, with a renewal clause for a similar period. Such buildings must be removed within thirty (30) days after substantial completion or abandonment of the new construction to which they are accessory or upon the request of the administrative official.

2. Temporary outdoor sales on nonresidential used properties in C-1, C-2, and I districts, and in nonresidential planned developments may be permitted by the Administrative Official for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days upon the application and granting of a temporary use permit.

3. In no event shall such temporary sales be allowed for more than 30 consecutive days or more than once per year. All sales shall meet the special conditions, if any, imposed by the Administrative Official and/or Fire Marshal for the protection of the safety and welfare of the community.

4. No tent or similar structure shall be erected in any required setback or designated easement. Tents shall conform to the Uniform Fire Code and no tent shall be erected without first obtaining a permit. No outside use of property for sales will be allowed except by the existing occupants of the property. This includes parking of vehicles for a purpose other than conducting business on the premises.

5. The temporary outdoor sale of Christmas trees may be permitted, on those nonresidential used properties in C-1, C-2, and I districts, and in nonresidential planned developments, for a period of 40 days prior to Christmas Day. The administrative official shall issue a permit, with a refundable clean-up deposit of $500.00, for such sale when it is found that there is available an adequate off-street parking area, either improved or unimproved, as determined by the Administrative Official; and that the location and layout of drives, parking areas, lighting, and sale signs will not constitute a hazard to public travel on the abutting public streets. Trees, stands, equipment, trash, signs, lighting and shelters shall be removed by the permit holder no later than January 4 following the Christmas holiday.

6. Carnivals and circuses may be allowed as a temporary use for a period not exceeding fourteen consecutive days. Such events shall be on nonresidential used properties in C-1, C-2 and I districts, and in nonresidential planned developments. Adequate off-street parking and sanitary facilities shall be made available to the satisfaction of the Administrative Official. No carnival or circus shall begin operation before 8:00 A.M. and operation shall cease before 11:00 P.M. on all nights except on Saturday when the event shall cease operation at midnight. The administrative official shall establish the terms and conditions for the temporary use at the time of approval. In the event that a sponsor is dissatisfied with the administrative official’s decision, the sponsor may appeal the requested use to the City Council.

7. Refreshment Stands (Temporary and Seasonal) - Refreshment Stands shall be exempt from the area and masonry requirements of the underlying zoning district; however, they are subject to setback requirements as may be required by the Administrative Official.

C. Permitted Special Events.
For the purpose of this Section, “Special Events” are defined as any activity or event meeting the following criteria:

1. The event or activity is carried on for a period of time not exceeding three consecutive days;
2. No retail sales are conducted except those incidental to the primary activity such as refreshment and souvenir sales. Charitable and nonprofit organizations may conduct retail sales for fund-raising purposes in any zoning district;
3. The event or activity is carried on out-of-doors or in temporary shelters or tents.
4. Temporary outdoor sales are limited to merchandise which is ordinarily sold on the premises by the building tenant. Temporary sales activities shall be set back a minimum of twenty (20) feet from all property lines. A permit from the Building Official shall be obtained for each temporary outdoor sales event not more than ninety (90) days prior to each event.

Amusement, commercial (indoor)

A commercial facility that includes, but is not limited to, bowling alleys, movie theatres, music halls, indoor skating rinks, video arcades, pool and billiard halls, shuffleboard courts, baseball hitting ranges, miniature golf, golf driving ranges and shooting arcades.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C1 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: C2, I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 100 square feet.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Amusement/recreation, commercial (outdoor)

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: A, C1, C2, I

Vehicle Parking:
10 parking spaces plus 1 parking space per 500 square feet over 5,000 square feet of building and recreation area.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
Any business which uses the operation of motor vehicles on site, such as go cart tracks, shall not be located within five hundred (500) feet from any residentially zoned property.

Animal processing and slaughter

Antenna (commercial)

A device used in communications which transmits or receives electromagnetic waves.

See § 12.12 WIRELESSCOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES DEFINITIONS for a complete list of definitions associated with wireless communications facilities.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: A, C1, C2, I

Vehicle Parking:
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
Antenna and towers shall be permitted and regulated in accordance with § 12.1: Wireless Communication Facilities.

RESIDENTIALLY ZONED DISTRICTS - COMMERCIAL RADIO EQUIPMENT AND TV ANTENNAS.
Only building attached antennas shall be allowed in residentially zoned districts under the following conditions:

Attachment or Enclosure. The proposed antenna must be attached to or enclosed in an existing structure currently or last occupied by a nonresidential use as listed in Article 5 Permitted Uses, or attached to a power or telephone pole, water storage tower, or other utility structure;

Height. The antenna must not exceed eight (8) feet above the structure to which it is attached;

Separation. A minimum of one thousand five hundred (1,500) feet of separation shall be required between antenna facilities;

Attachment to Exterior Structure. If attached to the exterior of a structure or a power or telephone pole, water storage tower or other utility structure the antenna must be at least seventy-five (75) feet above grade and painted to match the structure to which it is attached;

Enclosed Antennas. The antenna may be placed lower than seventy-five (75) feet above grade if completely enclosed within existing architectural elements of a building so as not to be visible;

Equipment Storage Buildings. Any associated equipment storage building shall be screened from public view by a decorative masonry wall, with landscaping for aesthetic purposes;

Driveways. All driveways accessing any antenna facility site or equipment storage site shall be constructed of an all-weather hard surface as approved by the City Engineer;

No Extension Beyond Property Lines. No part of an antenna, or any attachment thereto may extend beyond the property lines of the owner of such antenna;

See § 12.1: Wireless Communication Facilities for complete, detailed information.

Antenna (non commercial)

A device used in communications which transmits or receives electromagnetic waves.

See § 12.12 WIRELESSCOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES DEFINITIONS for a complete list of definitions associated with wireless communications facilities.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: MH, R1, R1L, R2, R3, R4

Vehicle Parking:
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
Antenna and towers shall be permitted and regulated in accordance with § 12.1: Wireless Communication Facilities.

RESIDENTIALLY ZONED DISTRICTS - AMATEUR RADIO EQUIPMENT AND TV ANTENNAS.
Amateur radio equipment, including ham radio and CB equipment and personal use TV antennas, shall be allowed in the residential zoning districts if they comply with the following regulations:

Antenna facilities may be building attached, monopoles, or lattice towers;

Up to three (3) antenna facilities may be located on a lot of record, co-location is encouraged;

An antenna facility shall be limited to having the number and size of antennas attached to it that are allowed by the antenna facility manufacturer’s designs and specifications for maximum wind load requirements;

Setbacks.

1. Antennas and antenna facilities shall not be permitted in front or side yards. Guy wires are not permitted in front yards;
2. Guy wires are permitted in required side and rear yards;
3. Setback for antenna facilities shall be the same as those required for accessory buildings in residential districts;

Separation.
There shall be no minimum or maximum separation requirements for antenna facilities from other structures on the same lot of record;

Prohibited in Easements.
Antenna facilities shall not be permitted in any easement;

No Extension Beyond Property Lines.
No part of an antenna facility or any attachment thereto may extend beyond the property lines of the owner of such antenna or antenna facility;

See § 12.1: Wireless Communication Facilities for complete, detailed information.

Antique shop (no outside sales or storage)

Antique shop (with outside sales or storage)

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C1, C2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 300 square feet.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Any light assembly, manufacture or industrial process not listed and not prohibited by law

Manufacturing of finished products or parts, predominantly from previously prepared materials, including fabrication, assembly, and packaging of such products, and incidental storage, sales and distribution of such products, but excluding basic industrial processing.

Any manufacture or industrial process not listed and not prohibited by law

Heavy manufacturing.
A use engaged in the basic processing and manufacturing of materials, or products predominantly from extracted raw materials or a use engaged in the storage of or manufacturing processes using flammable or explosive materials or storage of processes that potentially involve hazardous or commonly recognized offensive conditions.

Apparel shop

Appliance repair (no outside storage)

The servicing of a piece of equipment, usually operated electrically, especially for use in the home or for performance of domestic chores, such as a refrigerator, washing machine, or toaster.

Archery, paintball, gun ranges indoor

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: A, C1, C2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: I

Vehicle Parking:
2 parking spaces per lane.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Archery, paintball, gun ranges outdoor

Armed services recruiting center

Art gallery/museum/dealer

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: C1, C2

Vehicle Parking:
Ten (10) parking spaces plus one (1) additional parking space for each three hundred (300) square feet of floor area in excess of two thousand (2,000) square feet.
If an auditorium is included as a part of the building, its floor area shall be deducted from the total and additional parking provided on the basis of one space for each four seats that it contains.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Artist studio

Asphalt manufacture including paving and roofing material

Assembly hall (private) and event centers

Meeting or event space, utilized for dances, conventions, weddings or similar gatherings of individuals for lease by a private company.

Assisted living facility (continuing care retirement community)

An establishment that furnishes, in one or more facilities, food and shelter to four or more persons who are unrelated to the proprietor of the establishment and provides personal care services pursuant to Chapter 247, Texas Health and Safety Code.<

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: R2, R3 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: C1, C2

Vehicle Parking:
1.5 parking spaces per dwelling unit plus any additional parking spaces for accessory uses.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Auction house - no auto, livestock

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C1 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: C2

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 100 square feet.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Auto accessories (retail sales and indoor installation only)

Auto body repair/painting

Any person or business which, for compensation, engages in the activity of repairing, replacing, reconditioning, adjusting, analyzing, diagnosing or altering the operational condition of motor vehicles that are owned by other persons.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 200 square feet.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
Auto Repair Garage shall comply with the following conditions:

a. Minor repairs or service (including but not limited to oil changes, chassis lubrication, fluids replacement, repair or replacement of filters, belts, hoses, brake repair, and tire rotation), including vehicle washing, which are typically performed while a customer awaits the vehicle, may be performed outside only during regular business hours.

b. Vehicle Parking:

(1) Vehicles retained for repair shall not be left on exterior lifts after regular business hours and must be parked in designated parking spaces.
(2) Vehicle parking areas directly in front of the building must be paved. Alternate all-weather surfaces may be utilized for additional parking areas on the front of the property, on the side of the building, or behind the building.
(3) All heavy-duty and commercial trucks must be parked in designated parking spaces behind the front building line.
(4) Any vehicle that is wrecked or dismantled shall be parked on an all-weather surface free of vegetation, screened from public view, and kept no longer than sixty (60) days.

c. Equipment and materials:

(1) Portable equipment and materials shall be stored within a completely enclosed building, or on an all-weather surface free of vegetation and screened from public view from public right-of-way.
(2) Outside storage of equipment that can retain rainwater or cause environmental hazards is not permitted.
(3) Equipment and materials displayed in front of the building on a paved surface may not obstruct vehicle parking and must be moved inside at the close of business.

d. Screening Requirements:

(1) When required, outside storage areas for equipment and/or materials shall be screened from public view with a screening device not less than six feet (6') or more than eight feet (8') in height. Outdoor storage shall not exceed the height of the approved screening device.
(2) Auto repair garages located on property adjacent to a residential use must screen all vehicles, including large or oversized commercial vehicles, from view.
(3) Acceptable screening methods include: solid brick or masonry; chain link with slats; and/or wrought iron with solid landscaping screening. Alternate equivalent screening methods may be approved through the site plan approval process.
(4) The finished side of screening devices constructed adjacent to thoroughfares shall face the right-of-way.
(5) Screening components shall be uniform and maintained in good condition. Damaged or deteriorated screening components must be repaired or replaced.
(6) Incidental vehicle sales: A maximum of two (2) vehicles displayed for sale at any one time is permitted.

The property shall not be used for the storage of wrecked vehicles, or the dismantling of vehicles or the storage of vehicle parts.

All vehicles being stored for repair shall be screened from all public rights-of-way.

Auto dealer (new - auto servicing and used auto sales as accessory uses only, w/outdoor sales)

A business primarily engaged in the sale of new and used autos, trucks, motorcycles, recreational vehicles, utility trailers, aircraft, snowmobiles, and the like.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C2, I

Vehicle Parking:
One (1) parking space for each five hundred (500) square feet of sales floor/office and other indoor uses.
Plus one (1) parking space for each one thousand (1,000) square feet of exterior lot area used for storage, sales and parking areas.
Plus one (1) parking space per repair bay in service areas (indoors or outdoors).
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
See § 5.3A.28 and § 5.3A.29 for information on sales of new and used vehicles.

Auto dealer/sales, primarily used auto sales w/outdoor sales

A business primarily engaged in the sale of new and used autos, trucks, motorcycles, recreational vehicles, utility trailers, aircraft, snowmobiles, and the like.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: I

Vehicle Parking:
One (1) parking space for each five hundred (500) square feet of sales floor/office and other indoor uses.
Plus one (1) parking space for each one thousand (1,000) square feet of exterior lot area used for storage, sales and parking areas.
Plus one (1) parking space per repair bay in service areas (indoors or outdoors).
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
See § 5.3A.28 and § 5.3A.29 for information on sales of new and used vehicles.

Auto glass repair/tinting

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C1 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: C2, I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 200 square feet.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
See § 5.3A.32 for detailed information auto repair facilities.
See § 5.3A.11 for more information.

Auto impound/inoperable vehicle holding yard (public/private)

Auto interior shop/upholstery

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C1 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: C2, I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 200 square feet.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
See § 5.3A.32 for detailed information on auto repair facilities.

See § 5.3A.11 and § 5.3A.12 for more information.

Auto muffler shop

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C1 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: C2, I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 200 square feet.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
See § 5.3A.32 for detailed information on auto repair facilities.

See § 5.3A.11 and § 5.3A.12 for more information.

Auto painting shop

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 200 square feet.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
See § 5.3A.32 for detailed information on auto repair facilities.

See § 5.3A.11 and § 5.3A.12 for more information.

Auto parts sale (new or rebuilt; no outside storage, no outside display, no repairs)

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C1 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: C2, I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 200 square feet.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
See § 5.3A.29 for information on vehicle consignment.

Auto parts sales (new or rebuilt; with outside storage or display, minor repairs)

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C1, C2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 200 square feet.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
See § 5.3A.32 for detailed information on auto repair facilities.

See § 5.3A.11 and § 5.3A.12 for more information.

Auto parts sales, primarily used

Auto rebuilder-motors, transmissions, alternators, etc.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 200 square feet.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
See § 5.3A.11 and § 5.3A.12 for information on vehicle storage.

Auto repair (minor)

Any person or business which, for compensation, engages in the activity of repairing, replacing, reconditioning, adjusting, analyzing, diagnosing or altering the operational condition of motor vehicles that are owned by other persons.

Auto repair, painting (major)

Auto sales/more than 1 used vehicle per premise, not an auto dealer, regardless of vehicle ownership

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: I

Vehicle Parking:
One (1) parking space for each five hundred (500) square feet of sales floor/office and other indoor uses.
Plus one (1) parking space for each one thousand (1,000) square feet of exterior lot area used for storage, sales and parking areas.
Plus one (1) parking space per repair bay in service areas (indoors or outdoors).
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
See § 5.3A.29 for information on sales of new and used vehicles.

See § 5.3A.11 for more information.

Auto salvage and wrecking yard

A business which purchases, salvages and sells used parts from inoperable vehicles.

Auto service station w/accessory fuel sales, wrecker services (no wrecked vehicle storage)

Businesses primarily engaged in both selling and installing such automotive parts as mufflers and brakes

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C1 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: C2, I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 200 square feet.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
See § 5.3A.11 for information on vehicle storage.

Auto storage or auto auction, wholesale auto sales

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 1000 square feet.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
See § 5.3A.11 and § 5.3A.12 for information on vehicle storage

See § 5.3A.29 for information on vehicle consignment.

Auto wrecker service - primary use

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 200 square feet.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
See § 5.3A.11 and § 5.3A.12 for information on vehicle storage.

Auto/motor vehicle rental

A business primarily engaged in the rental of new and used autos, trucks, motorcycles, recreational vehicles, utility trailers, aircraft, snowmobiles, and the like.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C1, C2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 200 square feet.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
See § 5.3A.11 and § 5.3A.12 for information on vehicle storage.

Auto/motor vehicle rental (office only)

Automobile assembly

Automobile driving school (including defensive driving)

Automobile parts manufacturing

Automobile wash (full service/detail shop)

A place or business equipped for washing cars and other motor vehicles.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C1 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: C2, I

Vehicle Parking:
3 parking spaces; washing capacity of module.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
See § 5.3A.32 for detailed information on auto repair facilities.

Automobile wash (self-service)

A place or business equipped for washing cars and other motor vehicles.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C1 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: C2, I

Vehicle Parking:
3 parking spaces; washing capacity of module.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
See § 5.3A.32 for detailed information on auto repair facilities.

Awning manufacture - cloth, metal and wood

Bag manufacturing

Bail bonds

Bakery - retail (eating establishment, no drive-thru)

Bakery - retail (with drive-thru)

Bakery (wholesale)

Bank, savings and loan, or credit union (no motor bank services)

Bank, savings and loan, or credit union (with motor bank services)

Bank-automated teller machine (atm) - drive through

Barber/beauty shop (no related school/college)

Battery manufacture

Bed and breakfast inn

A dwelling arranged or used for lodging for compensation, with or without meals.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: R1L Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: A, C1, C2

Vehicle Parking:
2 parking spaces per dwelling plus 1 parking space per guest.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
Bed and Breakfast is subject to the following conditions:

a. See "Vehicle Parking" above for parking information and § 5.3A.23.a for more information.

b. Food service will be limited to overnight guests of the bed and breakfast establishment and shall be prepared on site, with the exception of receptions, retreats, teas and luncheons that may be catered.

c. Receptions, retreats, teas and luncheons in the R-1L, R-1, and R-2 residential districts are limited to no more than 50 guests.

d. The architecture of the structure and the grounds of the bed and breakfast must be compatible with the character of the neighborhood. If alternations are made, the exterior of the structure and the grounds must remain typical of the neighborhood and give no appearance of the business establishment within.

e. A permanent, wired, smoke alarm system meeting all city codes must be installed.

f. Signage is limited to one sign per bed and breakfast. Signs must be discreet and unobtrusive, must be architecturally compatible with the character of the neighborhood and may contain only the name of the bed and breakfast and/or the owner’s name.

Beer/wine sales (off-premises consumption)

Retail establishment holding appropriate licensing through the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission to sell beer and wine products for off-premise consumption. May be a stand alone retail store or incorporated into a grocery store or convenience store.

Bike sales and/or repair

Billiard/pool facility (one or two as an accessory to a permitted use)

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C1 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: C2, I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 200 square feet.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Billiard/pool facility (three or more tables)

Bingo, domino parlor or similar commercial facility

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C1, C2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 200 square feet.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Bleaching/chlorine powder manufacture

Boarding/rooming house

Boat, watercraft outside storage

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C1, C2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: I

Vehicle Parking:
One (1) parking space for each five hundred (500) square feet of sales floor/office and other indoor uses.
Plus one (1) parking space for each one thousand (1,000) square feet of exterior lot area used for storage, sales and parking areas.
Plus one (1) parking space per repair bay in service areas (indoors or outdoors).
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
See § 5.3A.11 and § 5.3A.12 for information on vehicle storage.

Boat, watercraft repair

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C1 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: C2, I

Vehicle Parking:
One (1) parking space for each five hundred (500) square feet of sales floor/office and other indoor uses.
Plus one (1) parking space for each one thousand (1,000) square feet of exterior lot area used for storage, sales and parking areas.
Plus one (1) parking space per repair bay in service areas (indoors or outdoors).
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
See § 5.3A.11 and § 5.3A.12 for information on vehicle storage.

Boats and personal watercraft sales (new/indoor repair)

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: C1, C2, I

Vehicle Parking:
One (1) parking space for each five hundred (500) square feet of sales floor/office and other indoor uses.
Plus one (1) parking space for each one thousand (1,000) square feet of exterior lot area used for storage, sales and parking areas.
Plus one (1) parking space per repair bay in service areas (indoors or outdoors).
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
See § 5.3A.11 and § 5.3A.12 for information on vehicle storage.

Boiler manufacture and repair

Book binding

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 500 square feet.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Book/stationery shop (retail only)

Bottling works

Bowling alley (air-conditioned and sound proofed)

Building material sales/lumber yard

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 1000 square feet.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Bulk grain and/or feed storage

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: A, I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 1,000 square feet.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
Any proposed stable or barn shall be located a minimum of fifty feet (50) from a residential-zoned property and twenty-five (25) feet from any nonresidential zoned property. A barn shall also be located one hundred and fifty (150) feet from any structure on an adjacent lot used as a residential dwelling.

Candy and other confectionary products manufacture

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C1, C2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 1,000 square feet.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Canning and preserving factory

Canvas and related products manufacture

Caretaker's/security guard residence (non-rental)

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C1, C2, R1, R1L, R2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: A, I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per caretaker/guard.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Cargo containers (shipping) or metal/modular pods for accessory storage for an allowed use, not occupying required parking or encroaching on required setbacks and screened or not visible from any adjacent ROW

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: I

Development Requirements:
A. Purpose.
It is recognized that uncontrolled storage and placement of cargo containers may detract from the value of adjacent property, discourage commerce, and negatively impact the aesthetic quality of nonresidential property and adjacent residential property. The purpose of this Section is to provide for regulations that protect the value of property and enhance the appearance, health, safety, and welfare of the City.

B. General Regulations.

1. Cargo containers in residential districts may be permitted for a period of thirty (30) days. The thirty (30) day period may be extended for an additional thirty (30) days upon approval of a Special Exception by the Zoning Board of Adjustment.

2. Cargo containers located in all zoning districts shall be located on an all-weather, dust free surface approved by the Administrative Official.

3. Cargo containers shall not be stacked higher than two containers in the I zoning district.

4. Cargo containers shall not occupy any required off-street parking spaces, vehicular access, pedestrian facilities or landscape areas for the site.

5. Cargo containers shall be placed in a location that minimizes visual impact from surrounding streets and properties. For any site containing more than four cargo containers, a location plan shall be submitted and approved by the Administrative Official prior to locating the cargo containers on site. At such time all cargo containers shall be subject to the location plan.

6. Any cargo container located within one-hundred (100) feet of a residential zoning district shall be no greater in size than ten (10) feet in width, twenty (20) feet in depth, and eight-and-a-half (8.5) feet in height. And no cargo container may be stacked within 100 feet of a residential district.

7. Cargo containers shall not be used for a primary use without obtaining a Conditional Use Permit. Such Conditional Use Permit shall be accompanied with a detailed site plan of the entire site and must be approved by the City Council upon recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission.

8. Cargo containers located in any nonresidential zoning district shall not exceed a size of ten (10) feet in height, ten (10) feet in width, and thirty (30) feet in length, unless approved by the City Council upon recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission.

9. Areas utilized by cargo containers shall be included in the square foot requirement as a storage use and shall be considered in making the required parking calculations as set forth in Article 7 Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements.

10. The number of cargo containers allowed in the I zoning district, shall be determined by the total aggregate square footage of principal buildings according to the following rate:

0 to 35,000 SF of principal building	= One Cargo Container
35,001 SF–70,000 SF	= Two Cargo Containers
70,001 SF–105,000 SF	= Three Cargo Containers
105,001 SF–140,000 SF	= Four Cargo Containers
140,001 SF–175,000 SF	= Five Cargo Containers
175,001 SF–210,000 SF	= Six Cargo Containers
210,001 SF and Greater	= Number of Containers approved by City Council

11. Cargo containers located within the I zoning district may exceed the numbers listed above upon approval of a Special Exception by the Zoning Board of Adjustment with a detailed site plan showing the proposed location and quantity of cargo containers.

12. Cargo containers shall not be temporarily or permanently stored on public streets.

13. Cargo containers shall not be allowed to be stored on public streets.

Carpenter, cabinet, woodworking shop

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C1, C2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 500 square feet.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Carpet and rug cleaning plant

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C1, C2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 1,000 square feet.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Catering service

Celluloid and similar cellulose manufacture

Cement manufacture

Cemetery and/or mausoleum

A place that is used or intended to be used for interment, and includes a graveyard, burial park, or mausoleum pursuant to Chapter 711, Texas Health and Safety Code.

Ceramic products manufacture

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C1 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 500 square feet.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Chalk manufacture

Check cashing service, payday lender, car title loans

Chemical manufacture, hazardous

Chemicals (agricultural) manufacture

Chemicals (industrial) manufacture

Child day care center (business)

A facility licensed, certified, or registered by the department to provide assessment, care, training, education, custody, treatment, or supervision for a child who is not related by blood, marriage, or adoption to the owner or operator of the facility, for all or part of the 24-hour day, whether or not the facility is operated for profit or charges for the services it offers.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: R3 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: C1, C2

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 3 children.
One (1) parking space for every nine occupants, plus employee parking shall be required.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
All child-care centers shall comply with the following standards:

a. All vehicular entrances and exits shall be clearly visible from the street.

b. All passenger loading and unloading areas shall be located so as to avoid safety hazards from vehicular traffic and adequate walkways shall be provided.

c. Outdoor play areas shall be provided at a rate of sixty-five (65) square feet per child based on maximum design capacity of the center. This requirement may be waived by the City Council if the child-care is provided for less than four (4) hours per day for not more than one person.

d. In residential districts, a maximum of one-half of the required outdoor play space may be provided off-site. When off-premises outdoor play area is utilized, it must be located within one hundred (100) feet of the child-care facility premises and safely accessible without crossing, at-grade, any major or secondary thoroughfare.

A copy of the State Certification of licensing or registration as described in Section 42.052 of Chapter 42 - Texas Human Resources Code must be provided to the City.

Church/temple/place of worship meeting rluipa stds.

An institution that people regularly attend to participate in or hold religious services, meetings, or other activities. This term does not carry a secular connotation and includes the buildings or other locations in which the religious services of any denomination are held.

Civic center (municipal)

A building or group of buildings containing administrative offices for the operations of local government that is 1) owned and operated by the City of Joshua and 2) used predominantly for office and meeting space for local government and/or community activities.

Civic club, halls and lodges

Cleaning plant (commercial laundry)

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C1, C2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 1,000 square feet.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Clinic, emergency care

Clinic, medical, counseling and/or dental offices

Clothing/apparel manufacture

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 500 square feet.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Coffin manufacture

Cold storage plants/locker

Commercial animal enterprise

Commercial animal enterprise on less than 10 acres

Communication equipment sales/service (installation and/or repair - no outdoor sales or storage or towers/antennae)

Community center (public)

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: A, MH, R1, R1L, R2, R3 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: C1, C2

Vehicle Parking:
Ten (10) parking spaces plus one (1) additional space for each three hundred (300) square feet of floor area in excess of two thousand (2,000) square feet.
If an auditorium is included as a part of the building, its floor area shall be deducted from the total and additional parking provided on the basis of one space for each four seats that it contains.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Concrete or asphalt mixing batch plant (temporary)

Concrete or asphalt mixing/batching plant (permanent)

Consignment shop

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: C1, C2

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 300 square feet.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
Consignment Store and Used Merchandise Store shall comply with the following conditions:

a. Outdoor display: Commercial products may be displayed in the public rights-of-way on the sidewalk, providing that a minimum of three feet (3') of clear space is provided for pedestrians. Any outside display must be cleared from the public right-of-way each day after normal business hour. In no event shall commercial products be displayed on or in any vehicle parking area or individual parking space in such a manner as to impede the parking of vehicles therein;

b. Ancillary donation drop-off activities must take place inside of the building with donors entering the establishment and leaving items with a worker; and

c. Donations and/or consignment items are to be accepted only during normal business hours and no donations may be accepted or left outside the establishment after normal business hours.

Construction contractor with storage yard

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 1,000 square feet of land.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
Temporary permits for construction yards and field offices shall be issued for a period of time not to exceed eighteen (18) months. Extensions may be granted by the City Council. Upon due notice and hearing before the City Council, any such permit may be revoked if the City Council finds the use of the building or structure is contrary to the intent of this ordinance or results in increased noise, traffic, or that other conditions exist which are considered by the City Council to be a nuisance or hazard.

Contractor's office/sales, no outside storage including vehicles

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 1,000 square feet of land.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Contractor's temporary on-site construction office (only with permit from building official) (trailer, modular bldg. or one recreational vehicle)

Convenience store (with or without gasoline sales - no auto repair)

Retail business, typically under five thousand (5000) square feet which sells food, beverages and limited grocery items and may be coupled with the retail sale of gasoline fuel.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: C1, C2, I

Vehicle Parking:
Convenience store (with or without gasoline sales) or gasoline station:
One (1) parking space per two hundred (200) square feet of floor area, plus one (1) parking space for each side of a gasoline pump unit (a unit may have up to six nozzles for gasoline disbursement).
Spaces within pump areas qualify as spaces for the parking requirement.
If no gasoline sales are provided, then the parking requirements shall be the same as for a retail store.
Adequate space shall be provided for waiting, stacking, and maneuvering automobiles for refueling.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Copy, photocopy, duplicating shop

Country club (private)

A land area and buildings which may include a golf course, clubhouse, dining room, swimming pool, tennis courts and similar recreational or service uses available only to members and their guests.

Credit agency

Culvert, pipe, hydro-conduit manufacture

Cutlery, hand tools and general hardware manufacture

Dairy products processing

Dance hall/dancing facility

Dance/drama/music schools (performing arts)

Distribution center

Warehousing facility which contains goods to be distributed to multiple retail outlets through vehicle transportation.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 1,000 square feet.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Drilling and production of natural gas and/or oil and activities related thereto

Drinking establishment licensed as a private club

Drinking establishment w/less than 50% food sales

Dwelling - four-family (quadraplex) (defined under multiple-family dwelling)

A building or portion of a building having suitable accommodations for three or more families, living independently of each other, who may or may not have joint uses of utilities, halls, yards, etc. This term includes premises occupied more or less permanently for residential purposes in which rooms are occupied in apartments, suites or groups, such as apartments, dormitories, lodging houses, rooming houses, and all the dwellings similarly occupied.

Dwelling - hud code-manufactured home

A structure 1) constructed on or after June 15, 1976, according to the rules of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development 2) built on a permanent chassis 3) designed for use as a dwelling with or without a permanent foundation when the structure is connected to the required utilities 4) transportable in one or more sections 5) in the traveling mode, is at least eight body feet in width or at least 40 body feet in length or, when erected on site, at least 320 square feet 6) includes the plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and electrical systems of the home, and 7) does not include a recreational vehicle as defined by 24 C.F.R. § 3282.8(g) pursuant to Chapter 1201, Texas Occupations Code.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: MH

Vehicle Parking:
Two (2) enclosed parking spaces per dwelling, plus two additional parking spaces per dwelling.
See § 7.3A for more detailed information.

Development Requirements:
Parking and Occupancy of Manufactured Homes and Recreational Vehicles.

A. Manufactured homes.
It is unlawful for any person to park a manufactured home within the city for longer than forty-eight (48) hours. Affirmative defenses to the Section are:

1. That the manufactured home is in a manufactured home community;
2. That the manufactured home is a recreational vehicle parked in compliance with the city zoning ordinance and all other applicable laws;
3. That the manufactured home is parked on property where manufactured homes are manufactured or sold and where no one occupies a manufactured home as a dwelling or sleeping place; and
4. That the manufactured home is parked on the property as a temporary office or display unit and where no person occupies a manufactured home as dwelling or sleeping place.

Roster of Manufactured Homes and Recreational Vehicles.

A. The owner, licensee, and manager of each manufactured home community shall keep a roster of all manufactured homes and recreational vehicles located within the manufactured home community. The roster shall contain the following information:

1. The make, model and year of each manufactured home and recreational vehicle;
2. The vehicle identification number and name of the owner of each manufactured home and the license number and name of the owner of each recreational vehicle and the state issuing the license; and
3. Dates of each manufactured home moved into and/or out of the manufactured home community.

B. The owner or manager shall make the roster available for inspection at all times by law enforcement officers, appropriate employees of the city, and fire department personnel.

Locating Manufactured Homes or Other Structures in Violation of Standards.
It is unlawful for any person to position, move, or locate, or for a manufactured home community owner or manager to allow, permit, or suffer any person to move, position, or locate, any manufactured home, accessory building, or other structure within or into a manufactured home community so that a violation of this Section or other applicable law is created or exacerbated.

Compliance with State Standards for Maunfactured Homes.

A. It is unlawful for any person to own or manage a manufactured home community that contains any manufactured home built after 1976 that is not constructed and installed in compliance with the Manufactured Housing Standards Act, Chapter 1201 et seq. of the Texas Occupations Code, and with all laws, rules and regulations promulgated by the state department of housing and community affairs pursuant to that act.

B. It is unlawful for any person to own, keep, or occupy a manufactured home built after 1976 in the city limits that is not constructed and installed in compliance with the Texas Manufactured Housing Standards Act and with all laws, rules, and regulations promulgated by the state department of housing and community affairs pursuant to that act.

Design and Maintenance Standards.
It is unlawful for any person to own or manage a manufactured home community that does not meet the following standards:

A. Drainage.
Each manufactured home community and each unit plot shall be properly graded and equipped to drain all surface water in a safe and efficient manner.

B. Maintenance of accessory structures and community buildings.
All accessory structures and community buildings in the manufactured home community shall be maintained in a structurally sound and clean condition, and kept free of any condition that might be detrimental to the safety or health of any person.

C. Collection and removal of waste.
Each manufactured home community shall be provided with safe, clean, and adequate facilities for the collection and removal of wastes and garbage.

D. Electrical outlets.
Each manufactured home unit plot shall be supplied with a separate electrical outlet supplying at least one hundred ten (110) volts, permanently identified as belonging to the individual plot it serves.

E. Setbacks and separations.
Setbacks and separations shall be maintained for all manufactured homes, accessory buildings and other structures as follows:

1. Porches and accessory buildings must be a minimum of five (5) feet from the edge of an interior street and/or from any adjacent manufactured home.
2. A carport may be attached to the manufactured home it serves but may not be closer than five (5) feet to any adjacent manufactured home.
3. A freestanding accessory structure shall be no closer than five (5) feet to an adjacent manufactured home at any point. It is an affirmative defense to this subsection that the accessory structure is located within eight inches of the manufactured home it serves.
4. Between any end of a manufactured home and [edge of] internal private roadway: five (5) feet; or seventeen (17) feet from the center of the road.
5. Between any side of a manufactured home and edge of internal private roadways: five (5) feet; or seventeen (17) feet from the center of the road.

F. Exposed ground.
All exposed ground shall be covered with pavement, stone screenings or other solid or semi-porous material, or vegetative growth that is capable of eliminating soil erosion and dust and that is free of holes and depressions that may injure a person or property.

G. Maintenance of drainage devices.
All drainage ditches, culverts, and other drainage devices shall be maintained so that they are free flowing and free of trash, debris, and all other obstacles.

H. Fire hydrants.
Any manufactured home community established after the effective date of this Section shall have at least one (1) fire hydrant maintained in compliance with all applicable laws within five hundred (500) feet of each outside wall of each structure in the manufactured home community, measured along a route approved by the fire department. It is an affirmative defense to this section that an alternative design has been approved by the fire chief and/or that the manufactured home community existed before the effective date of this Ordinance.

I. Trees, tree limbs and branches.
No trees, tree limbs, or branches may exist that are reasonably capable of damaging a structure or that are reasonably capable of causing injury to a person or which are within fourteen (14) feet of any access or fire lane measured vertically from the surface of the street or fire lane to the lowest point of the tree limb or branch.

J. Excavations or other dangerous conditions.
No holes, excavations, sharp protrusions, or any other object or condition may exist on the property which may cause injury to a person.

K. Uncovered wells, cesspools or cisterns.
No wells, cesspools, and cisterns that are not securely covered or securely closed.

L. Storage of pool chemicals.
All pool chemicals must be stored in compliance with all applicable laws.

M. Broken sewer lines.
All broken sewer line(s) must be repaired or replaced and all residue must be removed, and affected areas treated with a suitable disinfectant, within seventy-two (72) hours of notification or discovery that the sewer line is broken.

N. Address numbers and other required signage.
All street address numbers, unit numbers, lot or plot numbers, and any additional signage as required by applicable laws must be provided and maintained on each manufactured home and structure, and on the property.

O. Fences.
All fences on the property must be maintained in compliance with ARTICLE 3.05: FENCES of the Joshua Code of Ordinances.

P. Swimming pools and spas.
All swimming pools, spas, and pool fences and gates must be installed and maintained in compliance with all applicable laws.

Q. Electrical supply lines.
All supply lines for electrical service to each dwelling unit intended for human occupancy must be installed and maintained in safe, operative condition and in compliance with all applicable laws.

R. Water and sewer systems.
All exterior water and sewer systems must be installed and maintained in compliance with all applicable laws.

S. Fire lanes and paved areas.
All fire lanes and required paved areas must be installed and maintained with legible parking and fire lane markings in compliance with all applicable laws.

T. Access control devices.
Any vehicular or pedestrian access control devices must be installed and maintained in compliance with all applicable laws.

U. Fuel supply lines and fuel containers.
All fuel supply lines to each dwelling unit and all fuel containers for each dwelling unit that is heated by natural gas or propane or has a water-heating device or stove fueled by natural gas or propane must be installed and maintained in compliance with all applicable laws.

V. Sidewalks, ramps, bridges, parking lots, stairs and steps.
All sidewalks, ramps, bridges, parking lots, stairs, and steps must be installed and maintained in safe and operative condition and in compliance with all applicable laws.

W. Maintenance of yards.
Yards around and adjacent to manufactured homes or mobile home parks shall be maintained in accordance with applicable city ordinances and state or federal laws.

X. Storage area.
A manufactured home community may provide a storage area for residents use for boats, recreational vehicles, campers, and additional vehicles, as well as park maintenance equipment and supplies, as long as it is screened from all adjacent properties or if visible from the public right-of-way by a six (6) foot minimum blind fence in compliance with ARTICLE 3.05: FENCES of the Joshua Code of Ordinances.

Y. Exemption from setback and separation requirements.
The standards set forth in § 6.122 MH DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED BY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT shall apply to any manufactured home moved into, onto, or within a manufactured home community after the effective date of this Ordinance. It shall be an affirmative defense to prosecution under the provisions of § 6.122 MH DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED BY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT that the manufactured home in question has not moved since the effective date of this Ordinance.

Compliance with Applicable Laws.
Each owner or manager of a manufactured home community within the city which may be used for human habitation or residence shall comply with the provisions of this Section and all other applicable laws for each manufactured home community over which he or she has control.

Duties of Owner or Manager.

A. Maintenance of facilities and equipment.
The owner or manager of a manufactured home community shall provide adequate supervision to maintain the community and its facilities and equipment and to keep it in an operable and sanitary condition at all times.

B. Supervision of placement of manufactured homes.
The owner or manager of a manufactured home community shall supervise the placement of each manufactured home on its lot or plot, insuring safe installation and set-up in compliance with all applicable laws.

C. Supervision of installation of LPG containers.
The owner or manager of a manufactured home community within the city shall ensure safe installation of liquid petroleum gas (LPG) containers, including propane gas, in compliance with all applicable laws, and shall ensure that they are securely anchored to the ground directly beneath the container.

Conditions or Defects Constituting Uninhabitable and Dangerous Manufactured Homes.

A. A dangerously damaged or deteriorated manufactured home whose condition, in the building official’s judgment, presents a substantial danger to its occupants or adjoining property or persons and which has some or all of, but not necessarily limited to, the following structural deficiencies:

1. Parts or pieces that may fall and injure a person or property.
2. Damage by fire, explosion, wind, vandalism, or elements of nature so that there may be a danger to life or safety or to the general health and welfare of a person.
3. Absence of the availability of an essential utility for seventy-two (72) hours or more, in an occupied structure.
4. Any leaking sewage and/or exposed wastewater lines.
5. Inaccessibility of any part of the community to fire, police, EMS or other emergency vehicles.
6. Individuals, owners, or tenants who allow their dwelling units to fall into a state of disrepair are in violation of this Article and may be cited and fined. Owners or managers of a manufactured home community who allow the community to fall into disrepair may also be cited and fined.

Replacement of HUD-Code Manufactured Homes.
In the event that a HUD-code manufactured home occupies a lot in the city, whether located in a manufactured home community or not, the owner of the HUD-code manufactured home may remove the HUD-code manufactured home from its location and place another HUD-code manufactured home on the same property, provided that the replacement is a newer HUD-code manufactured home, and is at least as large in living space as the prior HUD-code manufactured home. Except in the case of a fire or natural disaster, the owner of the HUD-code manufactured home is limited to a single replacement of the HUD-code manufactured home on the same property.

See § 6.12: MH - Manufactured Home Subdivision District for complete, detailed information.

Dwelling - hud code-manufactured home subdivision

Dwelling - industrialized home

Industrialized housing.
A structure or building module constructed, under the jurisdiction and control of the Texas Department of Labor and Standards and that is installed and used as a residence by a consumer, transportable in one or more sections on a temporary chassis or other conveyance device, and designed to be used on a permanent foundation system. The term includes the plumbing, heating, air-conditioning, and electrical systems contained in the structure. The term does not include a mobile home as defined in the Texas Manufactured Housing Standards Act (Chapter 1201, Texas Occupations Code); nor does it include building modules incorporating concrete or masonry as the primary structural component.

Dwelling - mobile home

A structure that was constructed before June 15, 1976, transportable in one or more sections, which, in the traveling mode, is eight body feet or more in width or 40 body feet or more in length, or, when erected on-site, is 320 or more square feet, and which is built on a permanent chassis and designed to be used as a dwelling unit with or without a permanent foundation when connected to the required utilities, and includes the plumbing, heating, air-conditioning, and electrical systems of the home.

Dwelling - multiple-family

A building or portion of a building having suitable accommodations for three or more families, living independently of each other, who may or may not have joint uses of utilities, halls, yards, etc. This term includes premises occupied more or less permanently for residential purposes in which rooms are occupied in apartments, suites or groups, such as apartments, dormitories, lodging houses, rooming houses, and all the dwellings similarly occupied.

Dwelling - one family attached

See "townhouse."

Dwelling - one family detached

A detached building used exclusively for residential purposes having suitable accommodations for only one family.

Dwelling - three-family, triplex or triplex townhome

See "townhouse"

Dwelling - two-family, duplex or duplex townhome

A detached building used exclusively for residential purposes and designed for or occupied by two families living independently of each other.

Dwelling - zero-lot line/patio home entire block face

A detached building for residential purposes where the home is built on one side property line with separation from the adjacent lot on the other side yard.

Dye manufacture

Dyeing plant

Eating establishment with micro-brewery (onsite mfg. and sales) w/more than 50% food sales

An eating establishment where customers are primarily served at tables or are self-served, where food is consumed on the premises, which may include a drive-through window(s) or where facilities are provided on the premises which encourage the serving and consumption of food in automobiles on or near the restaurant premises.

Eating establishment/restaurant (with drive-in or thru service)

An eating establishment where customers are primarily served at tables or are self-served, where food is consumed on the premises, which may include a drive-through window(s) or where facilities are provided on the premises which encourage the serving and consumption of food in automobiles on or near the restaurant premises.

Eating establishment/restaurant (with no drive-thru service)

An eating establishment where customers are primarily served at tables or are self-served, where food is consumed on the premises, which may include a drive-through window(s) or where facilities are provided on the premises which encourage the serving and consumption of food in automobiles on or near the restaurant premises.

Eating establishment/restaurant/kiosk (with drive-thru service)

Eating Establishment/Restaurant or cafeteria.
An eating establishment where customers are primarily served at tables or are self-served, where food is consumed on the premises, which may include a drive-through window(s) or where facilities are provided on the premises which encourage the serving and consumption of food in automobiles on or near the restaurant premises.

Electric power/generating plant

Electrical substation

Electrical substation - public utility

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: MH, R1, R1L, R2, R3 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: A, C1, C2

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 1,000 square feet.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Electronic assembly

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 1,000 square feet.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Electronic goods (retail only)

Electro-plating/electro-typing

Elevator manufacture

Enameling and painting

Engraving plant

Exhibition hall

A large civic building or group of buildings designed for conventions, industrial shows, and the like, having large unobstructed exhibit areas and often including conference rooms, hotel accommodations, restaurants, and other facilities.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C1 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: C2, I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 100 square feet.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Exterminator service/company (no outdoor sales or storage)

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 300 square feet.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Farm (garden, crops)

Farm products, food wholesale

Farm/garden machinery and equipment manufacture

Fats and oils (animal) manufacture

Feed & grain store/farm supply store

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: A, C1 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: C2, I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 500 square feet.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Feed manufacture

Feedlot, cattle, swine, or poultry (CAFO)

Felt manufacture

Fix-it-shops - small engine, saw filing, mower sharpening, etc.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 500 square feet.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Fixtures manufacture

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 1,000 square feet.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Florist shop (retail only)

Flour and other grain mills

Food processing (non-meat)

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 1,000 square feet or 1 parking space per employees, whichever is greater.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Food trucks

A truck, cart, trailer or kitchen mounted on a chassis and that is capable of being moved with a motorized or nonmotorized unit, including without limitation, a self-contained motorized unit that sells edible goods.

Footwear manufacture

Foundry - all types

Fraternal organization

An organized group having a restricted membership and specific purpose related to the welfare of the members such as Elks, Masons, Knights of Columbus, or a labor union.

Fraternity or sorority house

Funeral home, mortuary, crematory

A place for the storage of human bodies prior to their burial or cremation, or a building used for the preparation of the deceased for burial and the display of the deceased and ceremonies connected therewith before burial or cremation.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C1, C2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: I

Vehicle Parking:
One (1) parking space for each two hundred (200) square feet of floor space in slumber rooms, parlors or individual funeral service rooms, or one (1) parking space for each three (3) seats in the auditorium/sanctuary, whichever is greater.
Adequate on-site stacking spaces shall also be provided for the organization and forming of processions such that these activities do not cause excessive or extended traffic congestion/delays on a public roadway.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Furnace manufacture

Furniture and appliance store (retail only)

Furniture manufacture

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: I

Vehicle Parking:
One (1) parking space for every nine (9) occupants, plus employee parking shall be required.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Furniture store (new, used)

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C1, C2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 200 square feet.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Garage conversion to additional living space (not dwelling units) w/replacement garage

Garage or Yard sale as accessory to residential use max 2 times per year

Garage or yard sale more than 2 times per year or on non-residential property

Gas regulator station

Gases (industrial) manufacture

Gasoline/fueling station

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: C1, C2, I

Vehicle Parking:
One (1) parking space per two hundred (200) square feet of floor area, plus one (1) parking space for each side of a gasoline pump unit (a unit may have up to six nozzles for gasoline disbursement).
Spaces within pump areas qualify as spaces for the parking requirement.
If no gasoline sales are provided, then the parking requirements shall be the same as for a retail store.
Adequate space shall be provided for waiting, stacking, and maneuvering automobiles for refueling.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
See § 5.3A.11 and § 5.3A.12 for information on vehicle storage.

General retail/merchandise/department stores (no outside storage)

An establishment engaged in the selling of goods and merchandise to the general public for personal or household consumption and rendering services incidental to the sale of such goods.

Gift or card shop (retail only)

Glucose manufacture

Golf course (private)

An area improved with trees, greens, fairways, hazards, and which may include clubhouses, for the purpose of recreation and sport.

Golf course (publicly owned)

An area improved with trees, greens, fairways, hazards, and which may include clubhouses, for the purpose of recreation and sport.

Golf driving range

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: A, C1 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: C2, I

Vehicle Parking:
One and one-half (1.5) parking spaces for each driving tee.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Governmental building or use (county, state or federal)

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: A, MH, R1, R1L, R2, R3 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: C1, C2, I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 300 square feet.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Greenhouse (non-retail/hobby)

Greenhouse, plant farm nursery - wholesale

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: A Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: C2, I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 1,000 square feet of sales area.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Grocery or food store

Retail store oriented to the sale of food and household items.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C1 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: C2, I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 500 square feet.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Group care facility w/5+ residents living as one housekeeping unit

Group home w/4 or less residents living as one housekeeping unit

Hardware store (no outside storage - see home improvement center)

Head shop

Health club (indoor)

A public or private business or organization which provides space for exercise, through the use of machines, classes, weight training, swimming pools or other activities oriented to physical health and fitness.

Health club (outdoor)

A public or private business or organization which provides space for exercise, through the use of machines, classes, weight training, swimming pools or other activities oriented to physical health and fitness.

Heating & air-conditioning sales/services

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 1,000 square feet.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Heavy machinery sales and storage

Helipad, helistop, heliport

An area of land or water or a structural surface which is used, or intended for use, for the landing and taking off of helicopters, and any appurtenant areas which are used, or intended for use for heliport buildings and other heliport facilities.

Hobby, handicraft and/or crafts store (retail only)

Home - drug/alcohol care w/4 or less living as one housekeeping unit

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: A, R2, R3, R4 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: MH

Vehicle Parking:
3 parking spaces per dwelling plus 1 parking space per employee.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Home - psychiatric care w/4 or less residents living as one housekeeping unit

Home improvement center w/hardware, building materials, outside storage (see accessory storage)

Home occupation

An occupation carried on in a dwelling unit, or in an accessory building to a dwelling unit, by a resident of the premises, which occupation is clearly incidental and secondary to the use of the premises for residential purposes

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: A, C1, C2, I, R1, R1L, R2, R3, R4

Vehicle Parking:
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
The purpose of the home occupation provisions is to permit the conduct of home occupations, which are compatible with the neighborhoods in which they are located. A home occupation is a permitted accessory use in all residential districts and is subject to the requirements of the district in which the use is located and to the following additional conditions:

A. Regulations.

1. At least one occupant of the primary residential building must be engaged in the home occupation and there may be employed up to three (3) persons for services directly related to the home occupation. A person who receives a wage, salary or percentage of the profits directly related to the home occupation shall be considered an employee for the purposes of this Section, provided that this definition shall not include the coordination or supervision of employees who do not regularly visit the dwelling for purposes related to the business.

2. The home occupation shall be conducted only within the enclosed area of the dwelling unit or the garage.

3. There shall be no exterior alterations which change the character of the building as a dwelling and/or which create exterior evidence of the home occupation.

4. No storage or display of materials, goods, supplies, or equipment related to the operation of the home occupation shall be visible outside any structure on the premises.

5. No use shall create smoke, glare, noise, dust, vibration, fire hazard, small electrical interference or any other nuisance not normally associated with the average residential use in the district.

6. The home occupation shall not create any greater vehicular traffic than normal for the district.

7. The home occupation shall not create any additional parking demand than can be fulfilled by the existing residential building.

8. No signs of any kind shall be allowed on-premises advertising a home occupation or service.

B. Prohibited Home Occupations.
The following home occupations are prohibited: product warehousing; on-site distribution facilities and services; the physical or medical treatment of persons or animals; commercial stable; automobile, boat, motor vehicle or trailer repair or painting; engine repair; day care center with six (6) or more children; restaurant or on-premises food/beverage consumption of any kind; welding shop; office facility for a doctor, dentist, veterinarian or other medical-related profession; commercial clothing laundering or cleaning; mortuary or funeral home; trailer, vehicle, tool or equipment rental; or any use defined by the building code as assembly, factory/industrial, hazardous, institutional or mercantile occupancy.

Horse - riding academy, rental

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C1, C2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: A, I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 5 stalls.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
See § 5.3A.9 for detailed information.

Horse racing and/or training

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: I Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: A

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 5 stalls or 4 seats in stands.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
See § 5.3A.9 for detailed information.

Hospital

An establishment that offers services, facilities, and beds for use for more than 24 hours for two or more unrelated individuals requiring diagnosis, treatment, or care for illness, injury, deformity, abnormality, or pregnancy and that regularly maintains, at a minimum, clinical laboratory services, diagnostic X-ray services, treatment facilities including surgery or obstetrical care or both, and other definitive medical or surgical treatment of similar extent pursuant to Chapter 241, Texas Health and Safety Code.

Hotel/motel - Extended stay more than 30 days with kitchen in each room

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C1, C2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: I

Vehicle Parking:
One (1) parking space per guest room for the first two hundred fifty (250) rooms and three-quarters (.75) of a parking space per room for each room over two hundred fifty (250).
Plus one (1) parking space per five (5) restaurant/lounge area seats (based upon maximum occupancy).
Plus one (1) space per one hundred twenty-five (125) square feet of meeting/conference areas.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Hotel/motel - Extended stay more than 30 days without kitchen in each room

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C1, C2, I

Vehicle Parking:
One (1) parking space per guest room for the first two hundred fifty (250) rooms and three-quarters (.75) of a parking space per room for each room over two hundred fifty (250).
Plus one (1) parking space per five (5) restaurant/lounge area seats (based upon maximum occupancy).
Plus one (1) space per one hundred twenty-five (125) square feet of meeting/conference areas.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Hotel/motel (less than 30 day occupancy)

A building containing guest rooms, rented for less than 30 days and designed to be used for sleeping purposes, which provides a common entrance, lobby, halls and stairways.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: C1, C2, I

Vehicle Parking:
One (1) parking space per guest room for the first two hundred fifty (250) rooms and three-quarters (.75) of a parking space per room for each room over two hundred fifty (250).
Plus one (1) parking space per five (5) restaurant/lounge area seats (based upon maximum occupancy).
Plus one (1) space per one hundred twenty-five (125) square feet of meeting/conference areas.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Ice cream/ice manufacture

Institution for alcoholic, narcotic, or psychiatric patients

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C1, C2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 200 square feet.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Institution of religious, educational or philanthropic nature but not meeting church, temple, place of worship definition

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: A, MH, R1, R1L, R2, R3 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: C1, C2, I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 200 square feet.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Iron works (ornamental)

Itinerant vendor exempted by city, State of Texas and/or United States of America

Itinerant vendor selling agricultural products grown or produced in Johnson County and not on ROW

Jewelry store

Kerosene manufacture or storage

Kiosk (providing an allowed use)

A small stand-alone structure, with one or more open sides, that is used to vend merchandise or services, or for providing information, either by posting, or on a computer screen.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C2, I Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: C1

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 200 square feet.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
Unattended Commercial Kiosk shall comply with the following conditions:

a. No outside storage area is permitted.
b. Drive through facilities shall provide one stacking space located out of the drive lane of any parking lot.
c. Exterior building material shall meet the masonry requirements as required in the zoning district in which it is located.
d. All surface and roof mounted equipment shall be screened from public view as defined by adjacent driving levels.
e. All signs related to the use shall comply with the requirements of Sign Ordinance No. 462-2008 ARTICLE 3.06: SIGNS of the Code of Ordinances.

See also Eating establishment/restaurant/kiosk (with drive-thru service).

Laboratory equipment manufacturing

Laundromat/washateria/self-service

Laundry/dry cleaning (retail only - drop off/pick up)

Lawnmower repair and/or sales

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 500 square feet.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Leather products

Leather/fur/hide tanning and finishing

Library

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: A, MH, R1, R1L, R2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: C1, C2, I, R3

Vehicle Parking:
Ten (10) parking spaces plus one (1) additional parking space for each three hundred (300) square feet of floor area in excess of two thousand (2,000) square feet.
If an auditorium is included as a part of the building, its floor area shall be deducted from the total and additional parking provided on the basis of one space for each four seats that it contains.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Livestock - wholesale

Livestock and large animal clinic/veterinarian

Livestock sales/auction

Live-work residence (building owner occupied and non-rental)

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C1, C2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: A, I, R3

Vehicle Parking:
2 parking spaces or accessible public parking.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Locksmith

Loft apartment(s) above a business, less than four.

Loft apartment(s) above a business, more than four.

Lumber and building materials - used (storage and/or sales)

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 5,000 square feet of storage area.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Lumber mill/yard

Machine shop

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 1,000 square feet.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Machinery manufacture

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 1,000 square feet or 1 parking space per 3 employees, whichever is greater.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Mailing service (private)

Maintenance & repair service for buildings/janitorial

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 500 square feet.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Manufactured home display or sales (new or used)

Manufactured homes

Manufactured home or manufactured housing.
A HUD-code manufactured home or a mobile home (reference definition for HUD-code manufactured home, below).

HUD-code manufactured home.
A structure constructed on or after June 15, 1976, according to the rules of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, transportable in one or more sections, which, in the traveling mode, is eight body feet or more in width or 40 body feet or more in length, or, when erected on-site, is 320 or more square feet, and which is built on a permanent chassis and designed to be used as a dwelling with or without a permanent foundation when connected to the required utilities, and includes the plumbing, heating, air-conditioning, and electrical systems of the home.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: MH

Vehicle Parking:
Two (2) enclosed parking spaces per dwelling, plus two additional parking spaces per dwelling shall be provided on a paved driveway having a minimum length of twenty (20) feet.
In addition to the aforementioned requirements, one (1) parking space per bedroom available for rent shall be required for bed and breakfast operations and boarding houses.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Development Requirements:
It is unlawful for any person to park a manufactured home within the city for longer than forty-eight (48) hours. Affirmative defenses to the Section are:

1. That the manufactured home is in a manufactured home community;
2. That the manufactured home is a recreational vehicle parked in compliance with the city zoning ordinance and all other applicable laws;
3. That the manufactured home is parked on property where manufactured homes are manufactured or sold and where no one occupies a manufactured home as a dwelling or sleeping place; and
4. That the manufactured home is parked on the property as a temporary office or display unit and where no person occupies a manufactured home as dwelling or sleeping place.

ROSTER OF MANUFACTURED HOMES AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES.

A. The owner, licensee, and manager of each manufactured home community shall keep a roster of all manufactured homes and recreational vehicles located within the manufactured home community. The roster shall contain the following information:

1. The make, model and year of each manufactured home and recreational vehicle;
2. The vehicle identification number and name of the owner of each manufactured home and the license number and name of the owner of each recreational vehicle and the state issuing the license; and
3. Dates of each manufactured home moved into and/or out of the manufactured home community.

B. The owner or manager shall make the roster available for inspection at all times by law enforcement officers, appropriate employees of the city, and fire department personnel.

LOCATING MANUFACTURED HOME OR OTHER STRUCTURE IN VIOLATION OF STANDARDS.
It is unlawful for any person to position, move, or locate, or for a manufactured home community owner or manager to allow, permit, or suffer any person to move, position, or locate, any manufactured home, accessory building, or other structure within or into a manufactured home community so that a violation of this Section or other applicable law is created or exacerbated.

COMPLIANCE WITH STATE STANDARDS FOR MANUFACTURED HOUSING.
A. It is unlawful for any person to own or manage a manufactured home community that contains any manufactured home built after 1976 that is not constructed and installed in compliance with the Manufactured Housing Standards Act, Chapter 1201 et seq. of the Texas Occupations Code, and with all laws, rules and regulations promulgated by the state department of housing and community affairs pursuant to that act.

B. It is unlawful for any person to own, keep, or occupy a manufactured home built after 1976 in the city limits that is not constructed and installed in compliance with the Texas Manufactured Housing Standards Act and with all laws, rules, and regulations promulgated by the state department of housing and community affairs pursuant to that act.

DESIGN AND MAINTENANCE STANDARDS.
It is unlawful for any person to own or manage a manufactured home community that does not meet the following standards in § 6.1213 DESIGN AND MAINTENANCE STANDARDS.

COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS.
Each owner or manager of a manufactured home community within the city which may be used for human habitation or residence shall comply with the provisions of this Section and all other applicable laws for each manufactured home community over which he or she has control.

DUTIES OF OWNER OR MANAGER.

A. Maintenance of facilities and equipment.
The owner or manager of a manufactured home community shall provide adequate supervision to maintain the community and its facilities and equipment and to keep it in an operable and sanitary condition at all times.

B. Supervision of placement of manufactured homes.
The owner or manager of a manufactured home community shall supervise the placement of each manufactured home on its lot or plot, insuring safe installation and set-up in compliance with all applicable laws.

C. Supervision of installation of LPG containers.
The owner or manager of a manufactured home community within the city shall ensure safe installation of liquid petroleum gas (LPG) containers, including propane gas, in compliance with all applicable laws, and shall ensure that they are securely anchored to the ground directly beneath the container.

CONDITIONS OR DEFECTS CONSTITUTING UNINHABITABLE AND DANGEROUS MANUFACTURED HOME.

A. A dangerously damaged or deteriorated manufactured home whose condition, in the building official’s judgment, presents a substantial danger to its occupants or adjoining property or persons and which has some or all of, but not necessarily limited to, the following structural deficiencies:

1. Parts or pieces that may fall and injure a person or property.
2. Damage by fire, explosion, wind, vandalism, or elements of nature so that there may be a danger to life or safety or to the general health and welfare of a person.
3. Absence of the availability of an essential utility for seventy-two (72) hours or more, in an occupied structure.
4. Any leaking sewage and/or exposed wastewater lines.
5. Inaccessibility of any part of the community to fire, police, EMS or other emergency vehicles.
6. Individuals, owners, or tenants who allow their dwelling units to fall into a state of disrepair are in violation of this Article and may be cited and fined. Owners or managers of a manufactured home community who allow the community to fall into disrepair may also be cited and fined.

REPLACEMENT OF HUD-CODE MANUFACTURED HOMES.
In the event that a HUD-code manufactured home occupies a lot in the city, whether located in a manufactured home community or not, the owner of the HUD-code manufactured home may remove the HUD-code manufactured home from its location and place another HUD-code manufactured home on the same property, provided that the replacement is a newer HUD-code manufactured home, and is at least as large in living space as the prior HUD-code manufactured home. Except in the case of a fire or natural disaster, the owner of the HUD-code manufactured home is limited to a single replacement of the HUD-code manufactured home on the same property.

Manufactured/industrialized building manufacture

Industrial, manufacturing.
Establishments engaged in the manufacturing or transformation of materials into new products. These establishments are usually described as plants and factories, and characteristically use power driven machines and materials handling equipment. Manufacturing production is usually carried on for the wholesale market, rather than for direct sale to the domestic consumer.

Marble working and finishing

Market - open air, flea

Market, farmer's, produce (primarily retail)

Markets located on public property, where independent merchants can sell their products to the public. Typical products sold at public markets include fresh produce, various other food items and crafted goods.

Martial arts

Mattress - making and renovating

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 1,000 square feet.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Meat and fish market (retail only)

Meat packing, processing plant

Metal - forging/stamping/roll/draw/extrude

Metal cans/containers manufacture

Metal products-fabrication/ assembly/manufacture

Milk depot - wholesale

Mineral extraction - other

Mini-warehouse/self storage (non-occupied except for storage)

Small individual storage units for rent or lease, restricted solely to the storage of items. The conduct of sales, business or any other activity within the individual storage units, other than storage, shall be prohibited

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C1, C2, I

Vehicle Parking:
Four (4) parking spaces per establishment, plus two (2) parking spaces for an on-site manager’s residence (if applicable), plus one (1) appropriately sized parking space for any type of vehicle to be stored on-site (e.g., rental trucks, boats, RVs, etc.).
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
a. The principal access to the mini-warehouse complex shall be provided by an access drive of not less than twenty-four (24) feet in width;

b. The lot area used for mini-warehouse structures facing onto a public street shall not be greater than one hundred (100) feet in width including the access drive. The remainder of the lot devoted to the mini-warehouse use shall not face on any other public street;

c. The boundary of the mini-warehouse complex shall be screened by walls or other devices from any adjoining use that, in the opinion of the Council, is incompatible with the mini-warehouse use.

Mirror re-silvering

Motion picture studios - commercial

Motor freight transportation, storage, depot or terminal,

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: I

Vehicle Parking:
For telemarketing agencies, warehouse and staging/loading areas:
One (1) parking space for each one thousand (1,000) square feet of floor area.
For bus depot or other human transportation use, one (1) parking space per one hundred (100) square feet of passenger waiting area.
Plus parking spaces for any warehouse and staging/loading areas on the premises (as above).
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Motor/engine manufacture

Motorcycle repairs as primary use

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C1, C2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: I

Vehicle Parking:
One (1) parking space for each five hundred (500) square feet of sales floor/office and other indoor uses.
Plus one (1) parking space for each one thousand (1,000) square feet of exterior lot area used for storage, sales and parking areas.
Plus one (1) parking space per repair bay in service areas (indoors or outdoors).
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
See § 5.3A.11 and § 5.3A.12 for information on vehicle storage.

Motorcycle sales/dealer

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C1 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: C2, I

Vehicle Parking:
One (1) parking space for each five hundred (500) square feet of sales floor/office and other indoor uses.
Plus one (1) parking space for each one thousand (1,000) square feet of exterior lot area used for storage, sales and parking areas.
Plus one (1) parking space per repair bay in service areas (indoors or outdoors).
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
See § 5.3A.28 for detailed information.

See § 5.3A.11 and § 5.3A.12 for information on vehicle storage.

Moving and storage company

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 1,000 square feet.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Municipal facility or use

Museum

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: C1, C2, I

Vehicle Parking:
Ten (10) parking spaces plus one (1) additional parking space for each three hundred (300) square feet of floor area in excess of two thousand (2,000) square feet.
If an auditorium is included as a part of the building, its floor area shall be deducted from the total and additional parking provided on the basis of one space for each four seats that it contains.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Musical instruments, piano sales

Natural gas compressor station

A facility utilizing compression equipment and facilities, including a gathering station and/or a compressor station, which compress natural gas and/or other hydrocarbons and associated byproducts for purposes of transporting such products through a pipeline.

Newspaper printing

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 1,000 square feet.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Nursery or Greenhouse, retail

Nursing, skilled, convalescent facility

An establishment that furnishes, in one or more facilities, food and shelter to four or more persons who are unrelated to the proprietor of the establishment and provides minor treatment under the direction and supervision of a physician licensed by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, or other services that meet some need beyond the basic provision of food, shelter, and laundry pursuant to Chapter 242, Texas Health and Safety Code.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C1, R3 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: C2, I

Vehicle Parking:
One (1) parking space per six (6) beds.
Plus one (1) parking space for each three hundred (300) square feet of floor area devoted to offices, cafeterias, exercise/therapeutic rooms, and other similar ancillary uses.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Office equipment manufacture

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: I

Vehicle Parking:
One (1) parking space for every five (5) occupants, plus employee parking shall be required.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Office showroom/warehouse

A facility which has the combined uses of office and showroom or warehouse for the primary purpose of wholesale trade, display and distribution of products.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C1, C2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 300 square feet.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Office, professional and general business

The location on the property where business is conducted for the property.

Oil compounding and barreling

Oilcloth manufacture

Orchard, vineyard

Orphanage

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: A, C1, C2, R1, R1L Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: I, MH, R2, R3

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 3 children.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Orthopedic, prosthetic, surgical appliances and supplies manufacture

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: I

Vehicle Parking:
One (1) parking space for every five (5) occupants, plus employee parking shall be required.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Other accessory outside display not on ROW or in required parking - less than 36 sq. ft. In area

Outdoor sales as a primary use

Paint manufacture and/or mixing

Paper products, envelopes and paper box manufacture

Paper pulp and raw paper manufacture

Park and/or playground (private)

An area of land set aside for public or private use, as a piece of land with few or no buildings within or adjoining a town, maintained for recreational and ornamental purposes.

Park and/or playground (public, municipal)

An area of land set aside for public or private use, as a piece of land with few or no buildings within or adjoining a town, maintained for recreational and ornamental purposes.

Parking lot or garage as accessory use, for passenger cars and trucks of less than one (1) ton capacity

Property specifically used for the parking of vehicles. May either be surface parked or within structured parking on several vertical levels.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: A, R3 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: C1, C2, I

Vehicle Parking:
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
See § 5.3A.11 for information on vehicle storage.

Parking lot or garage as primary use for passenger cars and trucks of less than one (1) ton capacity

Property specifically used for the parking of vehicles. May either be surface parked or within structured parking on several vertical levels.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: A, R3 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: C1, C2, I

Vehicle Parking:
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
See § 5.3A.11 for information on vehicle storage.

Parole-probation office

Pawn shop

An establishment where money is loaned on the security of personal property pledged in the keeping of the owners (pawnbroker). Retail sales of primarily used (i.e., pre-owned) items is also allowed, provided that the sale of such items complies with local, state and federal regulations.

Penal, correctional institution, jail

Pet and animal grooming shop (no outside kennels)

Pet and bird shops (retail only)

Pet/animal kennels, boarding, breeding - see agriculture - commercial animal enterprise

Petroleum and petroleum products refining

Petroleum distribution/storage

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 1,000 square feet or 1 parking space per 3 employees, whichever is greater.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Pharmacy/drug store (retail only)

Photography studio

Plant or garden center (inside storage)

Plastic, rubber products - fabrication/ assembly/molding/casting/ shaping

Plastic, rubber raw manufacture

Plating, galvanizing, chroming

Playfield or stadium (private)

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C1 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: C2, I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 3 seats.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Plumbing shop

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C1 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: C2, I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 200 square feet.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Portable building sales as an accessory to a use allowed in a district on a paved surface

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C1, C2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 1,000 square feet.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Portable building sales, with display on a paved surface or behind a screening fence

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 1,000 square feet.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Portable/chemical toilet renting, storage

Post office (governmental)

Poultry hatchery

Poultry slaughtering and processing

Printing equipment, supplies and repairs

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C1 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: C2, I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 500 square feet.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Printing ink manufacture

Propane sales filling (retail)

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C1, C2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 200 square feet.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Public assembly (auditorium, gymnasium, stadiums, meeting halls, etc.)

Public utility including water/wastewater lines and other appurtenances

Public utility wastewater treatment plant

Public utility water treatment plant and/or storage facilities

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: A, MH, R1, R1L, R2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: C1, C2, I, R3

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 1,000 square feet.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Publishing and printing company

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C1 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: C2, I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 500 square feet.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Quick lube/oil change/minor inspection

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C1 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: C2, I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 200 square feet.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
See § 5.3A.32 for detailed information on auto repair facilities.

See § 5.3A.11 and § 5.3A.12 for information on vehicle storage.

Railroad team tracks, unloading docks, storage tracks, and spurs

Railroad yards - round house or shop

Ranch, livestock

Recreation vehicle occupied for any business or office use and/or connected to water or electricity

Recreational vehicle (rv) display or sales (new or used)

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 1000 square feet.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
See § 5.3A.29 for information on vehicle consignment.

Recreational vehicle (rv) storage - more than one, not occupied and/or not connected to water or electricity and not placed in a front setback

Recreational vehicle (rv) storage - no more than one, not occupied connected to water or electricity and not placed in a front setback

Recreational vehicle park/campground

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: A, C2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: I

Vehicle Parking:
1.5 parking spaces per RV pad.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Recreational vehicle repairs

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 1000 square feet.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
See § 5.3A.32 for detailed information on auto repair facilities.

Recreational vehicle used for caretaker, guard or watchman and connected to utilities

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: A, I

Vehicle Parking:
2 parking spaces.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
Occupancy of recreational vehicles and travel trailers.
It is unlawful to use a recreational vehicle or travel trailer as a dwelling unit, except as provided by this subsection. Recreational vehicles and travel trailers are only allowed as dwelling units in existing manufacturing home communities, on the specific lots where they are located as of the effective date of this Ordinance.

Roster of Manufactured Homes and Recreational Vehicles.

A. The owner, licensee, and manager of each manufactured home community shall keep a roster of all manufactured homes and recreational vehicles located within the manufactured home community. The roster shall contain the following information:

1. The make, model and year of each manufactured home and recreational vehicle;
2. The vehicle identification number and name of the owner of each manufactured home and the license number and name of the owner of each recreational vehicle and the state issuing the license; and
3. Dates of each manufactured home moved into and/or out of the manufactured home community.

B. The owner or manager shall make the roster available for inspection at all times by law enforcement officers, appropriate employees of the city, and fire department personnel.

See § 6.12: MH - Manufactured Home Subdivision District for complete, detailed information.

Recreational vehicle visiting for less than 48 hours, no more than 3 times per year connected to water and electricity only

A vehicle which is built on a single chassis, four hundred (400) square feet or less when measured at the largest horizontal projections, self-propelled or towable and designed primarily not for use as a permanent dwelling unit, but as temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, travel, or seasonal use.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: A, MH, R1, R1L, R2, R3, R4

Vehicle Parking:
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for detailed parking requirements.

Development Requirements:
Occupancy of recreational vehicles and travel trailers.
It is unlawful to use a recreational vehicle or travel trailer as a dwelling unit, except as provided by this subsection. Recreational vehicles and travel trailers are only allowed as dwelling units in existing manufacturing home communities, on the specific lots where they are located as of the effective date of this Ordinance.

Roster of Manufactured Homes and Recreational Vehicles.

A. The owner, licensee, and manager of each manufactured home community shall keep a roster of all manufactured homes and recreational vehicles located within the manufactured home community. The roster shall contain the following information:

1. The make, model and year of each manufactured home and recreational vehicle;
2. The vehicle identification number and name of the owner of each manufactured home and the license number and name of the owner of each recreational vehicle and the state issuing the license; and
3. Dates of each manufactured home moved into and/or out of the manufactured home community.

B. The owner or manager shall make the roster available for inspection at all times by law enforcement officers, appropriate employees of the city, and fire department personnel.

See § 6.12: MH - Manufactured Home Subdivision District for complete, detailed information.

Recreational vehicles

A vehicle which is built on a single chassis, four hundred (400) square feet or less when measured at the largest horizontal projections, self-propelled or towable and designed primarily not for use as a permanent dwelling unit, but as temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, travel, or seasonal use.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: MH

Vehicle Parking:
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for detailed parking requirements.

Development Requirements:
Occupancy of recreational vehicles and travel trailers.
It is unlawful to use a recreational vehicle or travel trailer as a dwelling unit, except as provided by this subsection. Recreational vehicles and travel trailers are only allowed as dwelling units in existing manufacturing home communities, on the specific lots where they are located as of the effective date of this Ordinance.

ROSTER OF MANUFACTURED HOMES AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES.

A. The owner, licensee, and manager of each manufactured home community shall keep a roster of all manufactured homes and recreational vehicles located within the manufactured home community. The roster shall contain the following information:

1. The make, model and year of each manufactured home and recreational vehicle;
2. The vehicle identification number and name of the owner of each manufactured home and the license number and name of the owner of each recreational vehicle and the state issuing the license; and
3. Dates of each manufactured home moved into and/or out of the manufactured home community.

B. The owner or manager shall make the roster available for inspection at all times by law enforcement officers, appropriate employees of the city, and fire department personnel.

Rectory/parsonage

Recycling and/or drop off kiosk, bin or reverse vending machine (main or accessory use)

A small uninhabited structure (120 square feet maximum) or temporary container (e.g., "igloo" or dumpster-type container) which provides a self-service location for the depositing of recyclable materials such as aluminum cans (e.g., "can banks"), glass bottles, magazines/newspapers, metal or plastic containers, etc. Recyclables are picked up periodically from the site. This definition does not include large trailers or manned collection centers.

Recycling facility, waste paper products manufacture

Reduction of fats, ores, metals, garbage, offal, etc.; rendering plant

Refinishing, restoring and painting (non-auto) shop

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C1 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: C2, I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 500 square feet.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Registered family home w/6 or less full time children (child care in place of residence)

Rehabilitation care facility (halfway house)

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: A, C1, C2, MH, R1, R1L, R2, R3, R4 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: I

Vehicle Parking:
Greater of 1 parking space per 3 beds or 1.5 parking spaces/dwelling.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Rehabilitation care institution (business)

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: A, C1, R1, R1L, R2, R3, R4 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: C2, I

Vehicle Parking:
Greater of 1 parking space per 3 beds or 1.5 parking spaces per dwelling.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Retirement housing for the elderly

See "Assisted living facility" in § 11.2: General Definitions.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: R2, R3 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: C1, C2

Vehicle Parking:
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
See "Assisted living facility (continuing care retirement community)"

Rodeo or fair ground

An area or space either outside or within a building for the display of topic-specific goods or information.

Rug and carpet manufacture

Salvage (indoor and non-auto)

Salvage storage yard (non-auto)

Sand, gravel, caliche or stone extraction and sales

The process of extracting and/or storing sand, gravel, stone, topsoil, compost or other products from the earth.

Sand, gravel, or stone storage (including sales)

Sanitary landfill (private)

Satellite dish, earth (private, less than 3' in diameter)

An antenna that enables the receipt of television signals transmitted directly from satellites to be viewed on a television monitor. Such antennas are commonly known as a satellite dish, television receive-only antenna, dish antenna, parabolic antenna, or satellite earth station antenna.

See § 12.12 WIRELESSCOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES DEFINITIONS for a complete list of definitions associated with wireless communications facilities.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: A, C1, C2, I, MH, R1, R1L, R2, R3, R4

Development Requirements:
This use is permited in all districts, except a larger one will require a conditional use permit.

SATELLITE RECEIVE ONLY ANTENNAS.

A. Generally. Satellite receive-only antennas assist individuals in the receipt of satellite transmitted television signals. Satellite receive-only antennas which comply with the regulations in this Section shall be permitted. Such regulations are hereby found to be reasonable and clearly defined.

B. Small Satellite Receive-Only Antenna.
A satellite receive only antenna shall be allowed if it complies with the following regulations:

1. The satellite receive-only antenna is two meters or less in diameter and is located or proposed to be located in any area where commercial or industrial uses are generally permitted by this ordinance or;

2. The satellite receive-only antenna is less than one meter in diameter and is located or proposed to be located in any residential zoning district.

C. Large Satellite Receive-Only Antennas.
Satellite receive-only antennas that are greater than one meter in diameter in residential districts or greater than two meters in diameter in nonresidential districts shall be allowed in any zoning district if they comply with the following regulations:

1. Only one satellite receive-only antenna per lot of record;

2. A satellite receive-only antenna shall not exceed ten feet in height;

3. Setback:

a. Front and side: Satellite receive-only antennas shall not be permitted in front or side yards;

b. Rear: Satellite receive-only antennas shall be permitted in rear yards provided they meet the minimum setback as is required for accessory buildings in residential districts and as for all buildings in nonresidential districts;

4. Separation. There shall be no minimum or maximum separation requirements for satellite receive-only antennas from other structures on the same lot of record;

5. Satellite receive-only antennas shall not be permitted in easements;

6. Lights. No auxiliary or outdoor lighting shall be allowed on satellite receive-only antennas except such lights or lighting as may be required by the Federal Aviation Authority or the Federal Communications Commission;

7. Construction standards. A building permit must be obtained prior to the construction and/or installation of a satellite receive-only antenna. Satellite receive-only antennas must be installed as per the manufacturer’s recommendations or under the seal of a registered professional engineer of the State of Texas;

8. Maintenance. Satellite receive-only antennas not in use or in need of maintenance, as determined by the building official, shall be removed or brought into compliance within thirty (30) days following notice given by the building official. This shall not preclude immediate action by the City Manager or his/her designee to safeguard the health, safety, property and public welfare;

9. No part of a satellite receive-only antenna or any attachment thereto may extend beyond the property lines of the owner of such satellite receive-only antenna;

10. No permit shall be issued for the installation of a satellite receive-only antenna on a multifamily structure or property unless a notarized statement of permission from the owner is presented to the Building Department;

11. All satellite receive-only antennas shall be screened from view from adjoining properties by fencing or evergreen plants. A satellite receive-only antenna located within a fence surrounding the yard in which the satellite receive-only antenna is located shall be considered to be screened.

See § 12.1: Wireless Communication Facilities for complete, detailed information.

School - business (e.g., barber/beauty/cosmetology)

Any institution for the instruction of people not considered a “school (K through 12).”

School - college or university

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: A, MH, R1, R1L, R2, R3 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: C1, C2, I

Vehicle Parking:
10 parking spaces per classroom plus 2 parking spaces per office.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

School - commercial trade (vocational)

School - denominational (k-12)

An institution for the instruction of children or people under college age.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: R1, R1L Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: A, C1, C2, I, MH, R2, R3

Vehicle Parking:
Public or denominational-Elementary: Two (2) parking spaces for every classroom and office.
Public or denominational-Junior High: Three (3) parking spaces for every classroom and two (2) parking spaces for each office.
Public or denominational-High School: Eight (8) parking spaces for every classroom and two (2) parking spaces for each office.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

School - other than public or denominational

Any institution for the instruction of people not considered a "school (K through 12)."

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: R3 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: C1, C2, I

Vehicle Parking:
Same as § 7.3Q, depending on grade.
In the event the school serves elementary, junior high and high school students, or any combination thereof, the required parking spaces shall be consistent with the higher number required by this subsection.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

School - public (k-12)

An institution for the instruction of children or people under college age.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: A, C1, C2, I, MH, R1, R1L, R2, R3

Vehicle Parking:
Public or denominational-Elementary: Two (2) parking spaces for every classroom and office.
Public or denominational-Junior High: Three (3) parking spaces for every classroom and two (2) parking spaces for each office.
Public or denominational-High School: Eight (8) parking spaces for every classroom and two (2) parking spaces for each office.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Scientific and industrial research laboratories (hazardous)

Scientific and industrial research laboratories (non-hazardous)

Scrap metal storage yard

Security monitoring company (no outside storage)

Security systems installation company

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C1 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: C2, I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 300 square feet.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Sexually oriented business

Sheet metal shop

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 1,000 square feet.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Shellac and varnish manufacture

Shelter/care facility

Shoe/boot repair shop (retail)

Short term rental, leasing or subleasing of single family dwelling units for less than 30 days

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: A, R1, R1L Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: R2, R3, R4

Vehicle Parking:
2 parking spaces.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Sign - all types (defined within the referenced section)

See ARTICLE 3.06: SIGNS of the City of Joshua Code of Ordinances

Sign manufacturing (no outside storage)

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: I

Vehicle Parking:
One (1) parking space for every five (5) occupants, plus employee parking shall be required.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Sign manufacturing (with outside storage)

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: I

Vehicle Parking:
One (1) parking space for every five (5) occupants, plus employee parking shall be required.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Sign shop (small scale, such as a storefront; retail sign and banner making sale only; no outside storage)

Skating rink

Smoke shop/tobacco shop/vape/e-cigarettes

A retail establishment that is dedicated, in whole or in part, to the smoking of tobacco or other substances and includes any establishment that allows either the payment of consideration by a customer to the establishment for on-site delivery of tobacco, tobacco accessories, electronic cigarettes, vaporization, vapes and/or similar substances and products to the customer; and, the onsite smoking of tobacco or other substances. This definition shall be construed to include establishments known variously as retail tobacco stores, tobacco products shops, hookah cafes, tobacco clubs, tobacco bars, vape stores, vape shops and similar establishments, but shall not include an establishment which derives more than fifty (50) percent of its gross revenue from food, beverage, or gasoline fuel sales.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C2

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 200 square feet.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
Smoke Shops shall meet the following standards:

a. Shall post a sign stating “No Minors Permitted Unless with a Parent.”

b. Must derive annual gross revenues of at least 50% from the sale of tobacco products and smoking accessories.

c. Smoking accessories or paraphernalia shall not include water pipes, carburetion tubes, carburetion masks, clips or devices intended to hold burning material such as marijuana, cocaine spoons, cocaine vials, chamber pipes, electric pipes, air-driven pipes, chillums, bongs, and ice pipes or chillers.

d. All smoke shops as defined in this Ordinance shall be located no closer than one thousand (1,000) feet from another smoke shop as measured from front door to front door along property lines.

Stable/barn/agricultural bldg. on 10+ acres

Stable/barn/agriculture bldg. on less than 10 acres

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: R1L Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: A

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 5 stalls.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Development Requirements:
As temporary main use on less than 10 acres w/limited utilities to be removed upon development.

See § 5.3A.9 for detailed information.

Stable/barn-main use on 10+ acres

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: A, C1, C2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 5 stalls.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
See § 5.3A.9 for detailed information.

Stable/barn-private accessory use on 2+ acres

Stables, commercial, principal use

A stable used for the rental of stall space or for the sale or rental of livestock.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: A, C1, C2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 5 stalls.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
See § 5.3A.9 for detailed information.

State vehicle inspection

Stone monuments and gravestones - engraving and retail sales only

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 500 square feet.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Storage of cement, sands and gravel

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: A, C2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 5,000 square feet of storage area.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Studio for radio and/or television (no tower[s])

Surface exploration and extraction of hydrocarbons (non-drilling)

Searching and removal of minerals accessible through surface extraction or surface mining by geological, geophysical, geochemical or other techniques including sampling, assaying, drilling, or any other works needed to determine the type, extent or quantity of the minerals present. This term does not include drilling and production of natural gas and/or oil and activities related thereto.

Swimming pool, commercial

Any structure, basin, chamber, spa, or tank containing an artificial body of water for swimming, diving, physical fitness, or recreational bathing and having a depth of two (2) feet or more at any point. This phrase does not include lakes or creeks.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: C1, C2, I

Vehicle Parking:
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
It is the purpose of the following provisions to recognize an outdoor swimming pool as a potentially attractive nuisance and to promote the safety and enjoyment of property rights by establishing rules and regulations governing the location and improvement of swimming pools whether privately, publicly, or commercially owned or operated.

a. No swimming pool shall be constructed or used until a swimming pool building permit has been issued therefore. No building permit shall be issued unless the proposed sanitary facilities and water supply comply with applicable local and State health department regulations.

b. A swimming pool may be constructed and operated when:

(1) The pool is not located in any required front or side yard abutting a street;
(2) a wall or fence, not less than six (6) feet in height, with self-enclosing and self-latching gates at all entrances, completely encloses either the pool area or the surrounding yard area;
(3) All lighting of the pool is shielded or directed to face away from adjoining residences. If lights are not individually shielded they shall be so placed, or the enclosing wall or fence shall be so designed, that direct rays from the lights shall not be visible for adjacent properties;
(4) No broadcasting system is used for the purpose of advertising the operation of the pool or for the attraction of persons to the premises. This shall not prevent a public address system necessary or useful to the supervision of the pool and the safety of swimmers; and
(5) The swimming pool is no closer than five (5) feet from any property line.

Swimming pool, private (use by membership)

Any structure, basin, chamber, spa, or tank containing an artificial body of water for swimming, diving, physical fitness, or recreational bathing and having a depth of two (2) feet or more at any point. This phrase does not include lakes or creeks.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: A, C1, C2, I, MH, R1, R1L, R2, R3, R4

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space for each 100 square feet of gross water surface and deck area.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
It is the purpose of the following provisions to recognize an outdoor swimming pool as a potentially attractive nuisance and to promote the safety and enjoyment of property rights by establishing rules and regulations governing the location and improvement of swimming pools whether privately, publicly, or commercially owned or operated.

a. No swimming pool shall be constructed or used until a swimming pool building permit has been issued therefore. No building permit shall be issued unless the proposed sanitary facilities and water supply comply with applicable local and State health department regulations.

b. A swimming pool may be constructed and operated when:

(1) The pool is not located in any required front or side yard abutting a street;
(2) a wall or fence, not less than six (6) feet in height, with self-enclosing and self-latching gates at all entrances, completely encloses either the pool area or the surrounding yard area;
(3) All lighting of the pool is shielded or directed to face away from adjoining residences. If lights are not individually shielded they shall be so placed, or the enclosing wall or fence shall be so designed, that direct rays from the lights shall not be visible for adjacent properties;
(4) No broadcasting system is used for the purpose of advertising the operation of the pool or for the attraction of persons to the premises. This shall not prevent a public address system necessary or useful to the supervision of the pool and the safety of swimmers; and
(5) The swimming pool is no closer than five (5) feet from any property line.

Tailor, seamstress or dressmaker (retail only)

Tattoo or body piercing studio, primary use

A tattoo or piercing studio shall comply with the following conditions:

a. No tattoo or piercing studio shall be located within three hundred feet (300') of any residential district, school, public library, public park, public playground, or church. Measurement shall be made in a direct line from the property line of the lot or parcel upon which the proposed use will be located to the property line of the lot or parcel on which the residential use, school, public library, public park, public playground or church is located, and in a direct line across intersections.

b. A person shall not operate or maintain a tattoo or piercing studio unless the person holds a license issued by the Texas Department of State Health Services. Any tattoo or piercing studio shall comply with all requirements of Chapter 146 of the Texas Health & Safety Code, as amended.

c. The owner or operator of any tattoo or piercing studio shall allow a code enforcement officer to inspect the premises at any reasonable time the tattoo or piercing studio is open for business for the purpose of ensuring compliance with the Zoning Ordinance and state law.

d. An application for a conditional use permit for a tattoo or piercing studio shall include a site plan, in accordance with § 10.3.2: EXACTION AND DEDICATION REQUIREMENTS of the Zoning Ordinance, reflecting all zoning districts within three hundred feet (300') of the proposed use and any residential use, school, public library, public park, public playground or church.

e. No tattoo or piercing studio shall be located within one thousand (1,000) feet of another tattoo or piercing studio. Measurement shall be made in a direct line from the property line of the lot or parcel upon which the proposed use will be located to the property line of any other tattoo or piercing studio, and in a direct line across intersections.

f. The hours of operation of a tattoo or piercing studio shall be determined by the City Council during consideration of the conditional use permit.

Taxi cab storage and repair

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 500 square feet.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Taxi/limousine service

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C1 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: C2, I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 1.5 automobiles in service.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Taxidermist

An establishment that provides the services of preparing, stuffing, and mounting the skins of dead animals for exhibition in a lifelike state.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C1, C2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 500 square feet.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Telemarketing agency

An establishment that solicits business or the purchase of goods and/or services by telephone only. No sales of goods or services to the public occurs at or on the premises. No products are stored at or on the premises.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C1, C2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: I

Vehicle Parking:
One (1) parking space per employee shall be required.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Telephone exchange/switching station

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: A, R1, R1L, R2, R3, R4 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: C1, C2, I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 500 square feet.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Temporary uses and special events

Tennis court (private/lighted)

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: MH, R1, R1L, R2, R3, R4 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: A, C1, C2, I

Vehicle Parking:
2 parking spaces per court.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Tennis court (private/not lighted)

Tennis court (public/government ownership including lighted)

Textile products manufacture

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: I

Vehicle Parking:
One (1) parking space for every five (5) occupants, plus employee parking shall be required.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Theater, drive-in movie

Theater, live or performing arts or dinner theater

Theater, motion picture (indoors)

Tire retreading and recapping

Tire sales (indoors w/only outside storage or display w/in 5 ft. of building and/or one rack of display not on row, less than 36 sq. ft. of area)

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C1 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: C2, I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 1000 square feet.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
See § 5.3A.32 for detailed information on auto repair facilities.

Tire sales (with outside storage and display not on ROW)

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 1000 square feet.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
See § 5.3A.32 for detailed information on auto repair facilities.

Tool and machinery rental (indoor storage only)

Tool and machinery rental (with outdoor storage)

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 200 square feet.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Tower - broadcast (commercial)

Tower - cellular communications/pcs >85 ft.

Tower - radio, television and communications towers

Tower with television or radio broadcast station

See § 12.12 WIRELESSCOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES DEFINITIONS for a complete list of definitions associated with wireless communications facilities.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: A, C1, C2, I, MH, R1, R1L, R2, R3, R4

Development Requirements:
Antenna and towers shall be permitted and regulated in accordance with § 12.1: Wireless Communication Facilities.

NONRESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS.
Radio, television, microwave broadcast relay, receiving towers, transmission and re-transmission facilities, satellite receiving only earth stations (home dish antenna), and any electronic emission equipment of a commercial nature shall be allowed in the nonresidential zoning districts if it complies with the following regulations:

Number of Antennas Per Lot. Up to three (3) antenna facilities may be located on a lot of record, co-location is encouraged;

Antenna Facilities Limited. Antenna facilities shall be limited to building attached, stealth, and monopoles only;

Height.

1. With the exception of stealth facilities, an antenna facility, exclusive of the height of any attached antenna, shall not exceed thirty-five (35) feet in height. Provided, however, that an antenna facility shall be permitted additional height at the ratio of one added foot in height for each additional foot of setback beyond the minimum setback required of an accessory building in the zoning district where the antenna facility is located. Regardless of the above, with the exception of stealth facilities, the maximum height for an antenna facility permitted without a Special Exception in any nonresidential district shall be sixty-five (65) feet;

2. With the exception of stealth facilities, the height of an antenna, including the height of any antenna facility to which they may be fastened or attached, shall not exceed sixty-five (65) feet in height without a Special Exception;

3. With the exception of stealth facilities, an antenna shall not extend more than eight (8) feet above a building on which it is attached;

Manufacture’s Design and Specifications. An antenna facility shall be limited to the number and size of antennas attached to it that are allowed by the antenna facility manufacturer’s designs and specifications for maximum wind load requirements;

Setbacks: With the exception of stealth facilities, antennas and antenna facilities shall not be permitted in front or side yards;

Prohibited in Easements: Antenna facilities shall not be permitted in any easement;

Lights: No auxiliary or outdoor lighting shall be allowed on antennas located on residentially zoned property except such lights or lighting as may be required by the Federal Aviation Administration or the Federal Communications Commission;

No Extension Beyond Property Lines: No part of an antenna facility and antennas or any attachment thereto may extend beyond the property lines of the owner of such antenna or antenna facility;

See § 12.1: Wireless Communication Facilities for complete, detailed information.

Townhouse

A one-family dwelling unit constructed in a group of three or more attached units separated by property lines in which each unit extends from foundation to roof and with open space on at least two sides.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: R3, R4

Vehicle Parking:
Two (2) enclosed parking spaces per dwelling, plus two additional parking spaces per dwelling shall be provided on a paved driveway having a minimum length of twenty (20) feet.
In addition to the aforementioned requirements, one (1) parking space per bedroom available for rent shall be required for bed and breakfast operations and boarding houses.Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Transfer station (refuse/pick-up)

A facility where solid waste materials, including yard waste, demolition materials, and household refuse, are transferred from small vehicles to large trucks for efficient transport to landfills, recycling centers, and other disposal sites.

Transit or passenger terminal

Facility designed to accommodate bus and or rail transit services through providing shelter and connectivity between modes of transportation.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C1 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: C2, I

Vehicle Parking:
One (1) parking space for each one thousand (1,000) square feet of floor area.
For bus depot or other human transportation use, one (1) parking space per one hundred (100) square feet of passenger waiting area.
Plus parking spaces for any warehouse and staging/loading areas on the premises (as above).
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Travel agency

Trophy engraving

Truck manufacture

Truck repairs

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 1000 square feet.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
See § 5.3A.32 for detailed information on auto repair facilities.

See § 5.3A.11 and § 5.3A.12 for information on vehicle storage.

Truck sales and services (heavy trucks)

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 1000 square feet.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
See § 5.3A.11 and § 5.3A.12 for information on vehicle storage.

See § 5.3A.28 for information on vehicle sales.

Truck stop

Truck terminal

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: C2, I

Vehicle Parking:
One (1) parking space for each one thousand (1,000) square feet of floor area.
For bus depot or other human transportation use, one (1) parking space per one hundred (100) square feet of passenger waiting area.
Plus parking spaces for any warehouse and staging/loading areas on the premises (as above).
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
See § 5.3A.11 and § 5.3A.12 for information on vehicle storage.

Truck wash

Truck/bus parking, storage, leasing

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 1000 square feet.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
See § 5.3A.11 and § 5.3A.12 for information on vehicle storage.

Upholstery shop (non-auto)

Used merchandise

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: C1, I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 200 square feet.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Vacuum cleaner sales and repair

Veterinarian clinic-indoor kennels

An establishment where animals are admitted for examination and medical treatment.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C1 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: C2, I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 500 square feet.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Veterinarian clinic-outdoor kennels or pens (see - agriculture - livestock and large animal clinic)

An establishment where animals are admitted for examination and medical treatment.

Video rental/sales

Warehouse (storage or wholesale warehouse)

Warehousing, distribution, storage

Water distillation

Wedding chapel

Welding shop

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 1,000 square feet.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

White lead manufacture

Wholesale trade - durable and nondurable goods not otherwise listed

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 500 square feet.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Wind turbine, large

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: A, I

Development Requirements:
Large Wind Turbines shall meet the following standards:

a. A Large Wind Turbine shall not be installed or located within three hundred (300) feet from any property line.

b. A Large Wind Turbine shall not be installed within one hundred fifty (150) feet of another structure on site, unless directly mounted upon that structure.

c. A Large Wind Turbine shall not be located within 500 feet of a residential structure located upon an adjoining lot or recorded parcel.

d. No portion of a Large Wind Turbine, including any blade, guy wire or supporting structure, shall exceed a height of sixty-five (65) feet. Additional height may be permitted by Special Exception upon approval of the Zoning Board of Adjustment.

e. No Large Wind Turbine shall generate a sound level in excess of 50 dBA, as measured at the nearest property line, during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., nor a level in excess of 40 dBA during the hours of 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

f. Each Large Wind Turbine shall be operated and maintained in sound working order in conformance with the manufacturer’s specifications at all times. This maintenance shall include the physical appearance of the devices so that it does not present an unsightly appearance. A copy of the manufacturer’s specifications and use instructions shall be submitted to the City with any application prior to issuance of a building permit and shall be retained within the public file for that application.

g. Any Large Wind Turbine that is not operated for a continuous period of twelve (12) months shall be considered abandoned, and the owner of such Wind Turbine shall remove the same within ninety (90) days of receipt of written notice from the City notifying the owner of such abandonment. If the owner does not remove the equipment, along with all associated and ancillary equipment, devices, structures or support for that wind turbine, or does not request a hearing before the Zoning Board of Adjustment on the issue of whether the equipment is abandoned and subject to removal, the City may remove the equipment and store it in a secure location. The owner shall have thirty (30) days, from the date the City removes said equipment, to reclaim the equipment. If the equipment is not reclaimed in accordance with this Section, the City may dispose of the equipment in accordance with the City’s existing policy for disposal of abandoned or lost property.

h. Failure to remove an abandoned Large Wind Turbine within the time allotted shall be grounds to remove the device at the owner’s expense.

i. A Building Permit, issued by the City, shall be obtained prior to the installation of a Large Wind Turbine system.

j. Every Large Wind Turbine shall be installed in conformance with the Manufacturer’s Installation specification, or as modified and certified by a Registered Professional Engineer licensed by the State of Texas.

k. No Large Wind Turbine, or associated and ancillary equipment, batteries, devices, structures or support(s) shall be located within any required front, side or rear yard setback area.

l. No wiring between a Large Wind Turbine and another Wind Turbine, or the main or accessory structure on site, or wiring between a wind turbine and any associated and ancillary equipment, batteries, devices, structures or support(s) for any wind turbine, shall be located above ground level.

m. When a Large Wind Turbine system is removed from a site, all associated and ancillary equipment, batteries, devices, structures or support(s) for that system shall also be removed.

Wind turbine, small

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: A, C1, C2, I, R1L

Development Requirements:
Small Wind Turbines shall meet the following standards:

a. A Small Wind Turbine shall not be installed or located within one hundred (100) feet from any property line.

b. A Small Wind Turbine shall not be installed within fifty (50) feet of another structure on site.

c. A Small Wind Turbine shall not be located within 250 feet of a residential structure located upon an adjoining lot or recorded parcel.

d. No portion of a Small Wind Turbine, including any blade, guy wire or supporting structure, shall exceed a height, at a required front, side, or rear setback line, of thirty-five (35) feet. However, an additional one foot of height may be permitted for each additional foot the Small Wind Turbine is setback from the front, side, or rear setback line, up to a height not to exceed sixty-five (65) feet. Any height over sixty-five (65) feet must be approved as a Special Exception by the Zoning Board of Adjustment.

e. No Small Wind Turbine shall generate a sound level in excess of 50 dBA, as measured at the nearest property line, during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., nor a level in excess of 40 dBA during the hours of 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

f. Each Small Wind Turbine shall be operated and maintained in sound working order in conformance with the manufacturer’s specifications at all times. This maintenance shall include the physical appearance of the device so it does not present an unsightly appearance. A copy of the manufacturer’s specifications and use instructions shall be submitted to the City with any application prior to issuance of a building permit and shall be retained within the public file for that application.

g. Any Small Wind Turbine that is not operated for a continuous period of twelve (12) months shall be considered abandoned, and the owner of such Wind Turbine shall remove the same within ninety (90) days of receipt of written notice from the City notifying the owner of such abandonment. If the owner does not remove the equipment, along with all associated and ancillary equipment, devices, structures or support for that wind turbine, or does not request a hearing before the Zoning Board of Adjustment on the issue of whether the equipment is abandoned and subject to removal, the City may remove the equipment and store it in a secure location. The owner shall have thirty (30) days, from the date the City removes said equipment, to reclaim the equipment. If the equipment is not reclaimed in accordance with this Section, the City may dispose of the equipment in accordance with the City’s existing policy for disposal of abandoned or lost property.

h. Failure to remove an abandoned Small Wind Turbine within the allotted time shall be grounds to remove the device at the owner’s expense.

i. A Building Permit, issued by the City of Joshua, shall be obtained prior to the installation of a Small Wind Turbine system.

j. Every Small Wind Turbine shall be installed strictly per the Manufacturer’s Installation specifications, or as modified and certified by a Registered Professional Engineer licensed by the State of Texas.

k. No Small Wind Turbine, or associated and ancillary equipment, batteries, devices, structures or support(s) shall be located within any required front, side or rear yard setback area.

l. No wiring between a Small Wind Turbine and another Wind Turbine, or the main or accessory structure on site, or any associated and ancillary equipment, batteries, devices, structures or support(s) for any wind turbine, shall be located above ground level.
m. When a Small Wind Turbine system is removed from a site, all associated and ancillary equipment, batteries, devices, structures or support(s) for that system shall also be removed.

Winery (as the main use)

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: A, I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 3 employees.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Wood container manufacture

Wood distillation (manufacture of tar, charcoal, turpentine and similar products)

Wood preserving manufacture and treatment

Wood products manufacture

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 1,000 square feet.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Wood working shops

Districts Where Allowed Districts where this use may be allowed as a Conditional Use: C2 Districts where this use is Permitted by Right: I

Vehicle Parking:
1 parking space per 1,000 square feet.
See Article 7: Parking Requirements for more detailed parking requirements.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 7.5: Off-Street Loading Spaces or Berths and § 7.7C for detailed off-street loading requirements.

Wrecking materials yard

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