HomeMy WebLinkAbout031877 ORD - 09/24/2019 Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code pursuant to the annual review process
to allow automated carwashes in Neighborhood Commercial zones with limitations, allow
heavy vehicles service as accessory use for vehicle sales with limitations, allow aggregate
storage at plant retail with limitations, allow crematorium at funeral homes with limitations,
apply above ground fuel storage maximum for water-oriented accessory use to all
commercial districts except neighborhood commercial and office neighborhood zones,
require a minimum side yard of not less than 10 feet, or less than adjacent lot's front or
rear yard for corner lots, allow townhomes in Multifamily 3 Districts, remove minimum site
area requirement for townhome district, clarify accessory building structures total square
footage limitation of 50% of the main principal structure total square footage, and allow
administrative adjustment for minimum setback under certain conditions; and providing
for penalty.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has forwarded to the City Council its final report
and recommendation regarding this amendment of the City's Unified Development Code
("UDC");
WHEREAS, with proper notice to the public, public hearings were held on Wednesday.
August 7, 2019, during a meeting of the Planning Commission when the Planning Commission
recommended approval of the proposed UDC amendments, and on September 17, 2019,
during a meeting of the City Council, during which all interested persons were allowed to
appear and be heard; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that this amendment to the UDC would
best serve the public's health, necessity. convenience, and the general welfare of the City and
its citizens.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
TEXAS:
SECTION 1. UDC Article 4 "Base Zoning Districts", Section 4.5 "Commercial Districts", Table
4.5.2 "Permitted Uses (Commercial Zoning Districts)" is amended by adding the following
language that is underlined (added) and deleting the language that is stricken (deleted} as
delineated below:
P= Permitted Use L=Subject to
Limitations SUE=Special Use
Exception
SP=Special Permit N C p
[blank cell] =Not Permitted Z Z z ; (� (� — m Standards
U U O U UUUUUUm
Commercial Uses
Vehicle Sales and Uses except: PPPPP
Car Wash, hand operated or L L LPPPLP 5.2.21
automated
Car Wash, Automated L L L LLPPPLP 5.2.21
SECTION 2. UDC Article 5 "Use Regulations", Section 5.2 "Specific Standards", Subsection
5.2.21 "Car Wash, Hand-Operated or Automated" is amended by adding the following language
that is underlined (added) and deleting the language that is stricken (deleted) as delineated
below:
5.2.21 Car Wash, Hand-Operated or Automated
A. A hand-operated or automated car wash shall be permitted in accordance with the
use tables in Article 4 provided that-The car wash is not visible from Ocean Drive,
Shoreline Drive or the Interstate 37 gateway into the downtown area.
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B. An automated car wash shall be permitted in the Neighborhood Commercial Districts
subject to the following standards:
1. Outdoor lighting of the automated car wash use must abide by all
requirements of Section 7.6 Outdoor Lighting.
2. Noise generated by the automated car wash use must be compliant with
Section 31-3 of the Corpus Christi Code of Ordinances.
3. The hours of operation of the automated car wash use shall be limited to
between the hours of 7:00 am to 9:00 pm.
SECTION 3. UDC Article 5 '`Use Regulations", Section 5.3 "Accessory Uses and Structures".
Subsection 5.3.2 "Specific Accessory Uses and Structures" is adding the following language
that is underlined (added) and deleting the language that is stricken (deleted) as delineated
below:
5.3.2.H Vehicle Service, Heavy
A heavy vehicle service use is allowed by-right as an accessory use to the Vehicle Sales or
Leasing Facility use subject to the following standards:
1. Noise generated by the heavy vehicle service accessory use must be compliant with
Section 31-3 of the Corpus Christi Code of Ordinances.
2. Outdoor paging, speakers, telephone bells, or similar devices are prohibited.
3. The hours of operation of the heavy vehicle service accessory use shall be limited
to between the hours of 7:00 am to 7:00 pm Monday through Saturday.
4. All work must be conducted within an enclosed building.
SECTION 4. UDC Article 5 "Use Regulations", Section 5.1 "Use Categories", Subsection 5.1.4
"Indoor Recreation" is amended by adding the following language that is underlined (added) and
deleting the language that is stricken (deleted) as delineated below.
5.1.4.1 Vehicle Sales and Service
Characteristics: Direct sales of and service to passenger vehicles, light and medium trucks, and other
consumer motor vehicles such as motorcycles, boats, and recreational vehicles. Uses classified as Vehicle
Service, General involve services provided while the customer waits, same day pick-up of the vehicle or
customers leavin. a vehicle on-site for less than 24 consecutive hours.
Principal Uses Accessory Uses Uses Not Included
Alignment shop Ancillary indoor storage Bus barn (see Warehouse and
Auto detailing Associated office Freight Movement)
Auto rental Fuel pump and island* Junk, wrecking or salvage yard
Auto upholstery shop Sale of parts (see Waste-Related Service)
Bicycle and watercraft rental Satellite dish antenna under Farm equipment and machinery
Boat and recreational vehicle 3.2 feet* sales and repair(see Wholesale
sales Single-bay, automatic car wash Trade)
Camper shell sales and service Towing Earth moving and heavy
Car wash, hand-operated or Vehicle service, heavy construction equipment sales and
automated (accessory to a Vehicle Sales or repair(see Wholesale Trade)
Fuel sales Leasing Facility) Truck sales and repair(heavy load
Manufactured home sales Vehicle storage vehicles) (see Wholesale Trade)
Repair and service of RVs, boats. Vehicle and equipment
and light and medium trucks maintenance facility(see Light
Tire sales and service Industrial Service)
Towing service Vehicle parts sales as principal use
Vehicle sales or leasing facilities (see Retail Sales and Service)
(including passenger vehicles.
motorcycles and light and
medium trucks)
Vehicle service. heavy
Vehicle service, limited
`See additional standards in Subsection 5.3.2
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SECTION 5. UDC Article 5 "Use Regulations", Section 5.3 "Accessory Uses and Structures
Subsection 5.3.2 `Specific Accessory Uses and Structures" is adding the following language
that is underlined (added) and deleting the language that is stricken (deleted) as delineated
below:
5.3.2.1 Stockpiling of sand, gravel, or other aggregate materials
A stockpiling of sand, gravel, or other aggregate materials use is allowed by-right as an
accessory use to a Retail Sales and Service, Sales-Oriented "Plants" use as classified in Section
5.1.4.G subject to the following standards:
1. The use of outdoor paging, speakers, telephone bells, or similar devices is
prohibited.
2. The hours of operation of the stockpiling accessory use shall be limited to between
the hours of 6:00 am to 9:00 pm.
3. A solid screening fence at minimum of six (6) feet shall be installed and maintained
to provide a visual barrier around the perimeter of the property.
4. Piles of loose aggregate materials shall be no taller than 6-feet in height.
5. All loose aggregate materials shall be secured and managed sufficiently to prevent
the materials or dust from becoming airborne. An example is watering the materials.
6. The total area used for storage of loose aggregate materials shall not exceed 25% of
the total lot area.
SECTION 6. UDC Article 5 "Use Regulations", Section 5.1 "Use Categories", Subsection 5.1.4
"Retail Sales and Service" is amended by adding the following language that is underlined
(added) and deleting the language that is stricken (deleted) as delineated below.
5.1.4.G Retail Sales and Service
Characteristics: Companies or individuals involved in the sale, lease, or rental of new or used products,or
providing personal services or repair services to the general public.
Principal Uses Accessory Uses Uses Not Included
Sales-Oriented: Associated offices Building materials storage and
Stores selling, leasing, or renting Caretakers quarters sales (see Wholesale Trade)
consumer, home. and business Crematorium (animal) Car wash, hand operated or
goods including alcoholic Food preparation and dining automated (see Vehicle Sales
beverages, antiques, appliances. area and Service)
art, art supplies, baked goods. Manufacture or repackaging of Catering service, large- scale
bicycles. books, cameras,candy, goods for on-site sale (see Light Industrial
carpet and floor coverings, crafts, Off-street parking Service)
clothing, computers, convenience Parking lot/sidewalk sales Catering service, small- scale
goods, dry goods. electronic Satellite dish antenna under (see Restaurant)
equipment, fabric. flowers, 3.2 feet* Greenhouse, wholesale (see
furniture, garden supplies, gifts. Stockpiling of sand,qravel, or Wholesale Trade)
groceries, hardware, handicrafts, other aggregate Farm stand with retail sale of
home improvement products, materials(accessory products produced or
household products. jewelry, to a "Plants" Retail harvested on-site(see
medical supplies. musical Sales and Service Agriculture Uses)
instruments, pet food and/or pets, use) Laundry, dry-cleaning, and
pharmaceuticals, photo finishing, Storage of goods carpet cleaning plant(see
picture frames, plants, printed Light Industrial Service)
material, produce, sporting goods. Lumber yard or other building
stationery, tobacco and related material establishment that
products, vehicle parts, and videos sells primarily to contractors
Automotive parts sales with no and does not have a retail
service bays orientation (see Warehouse
Farmers market and Freight Movement)
Mailing and stenographic service Restaurant(see
Photo-finishing facility Restaurants)
Shopping center
Wholesale club
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SECTION 7. UDC Article 5 "Use Regulations", Section 5.1 "Use Categories", Subsection 5.1.4
"Retail Sales and Service" is amended by adding the following language that is underlined
(added) and deleting the language that is stricken (deleted) as delineated below.
5.1.4.G Retail Sales and Service
Characteristics: Companies or individuals involved in the sale, lease, or rental of new or used products, or
providing personal services or repair services to the general public.
Principal Uses Accessory Uses Uses Not Included
Personal Service-Oriented: Associated offices Sexually oriented business
Animal grooming Caretakers quarters (see Indoor Recreation)
Animal hospital Crematorium (animal) Truck sales and repair (heavy
Athletic or health club Crematorium (human) load vehicles) (see
Bank or loan establishment (accessory to a Funeral Wholesale Trade)
Barbershop home use) Vehicle sales or leasing facilities
Beauty shop Food preparation and dining area (including passenger vehicles,
Business, driving, martial arts. Manufacture or repackaging of goods motorcycles, light and medium
trade and other commercial for on-site sale trucks, RVs and boats) (see
schools Off-street parking Vehicle Sales and Service)
Cleaning shop not involving bulk Parking lot/sidewalk sales Satellite Vehicle service (see
or commercial type plants dish antenna under Vehicle Sales and
Dance, art, gymnastic or music 3.2 feet* Storage of Service)
studios or classes goods
Dry cleaning and laundry drop-off
establishments
Funeral home
SECTION 8. UDC Article 5 "Use Regulations", Section 5.3 "Accessory Uses and Structures",
Subsection 5.3.2 "Specific Accessory Uses and Structures" is adding the following language
that is underlined (added) and deleting the language that is stricken (deleted) as delineated
below:
5.3.2.J Crematorium (human)
A Crematorium (human) use is allowed by-right as an accessory use to a Retail Sales and
Service, Personal Service-Oriented "Funeral Home" use as classified in Section 5.1.4.G subject
to the following standards:
1. The hours of operation shall be limited to between the hours of 7:00 am to 10:00 pm.
SECTION 9. UDC Article 5 "Use Regulations", Section 5.3 "Accessory Uses and Structures",
Subsection 5.3.2 "Specific Accessory Uses and Structures", Subsection 5.3.2.0 "Fuel Storage",
Subsection 5.3.2.C.2 "Above-Ground Fuel Storage" is amended by adding the following
language that is underlined (added) and deleting the language that is stricken (deleted) as
delineated below:
2. Above-Ground Fuel Storage
a) Above-ground fuel storage tanks shall be a maximum of 10,000 gallons in CN and CR
districts. for water-oriented uses.
b) Specifications and location of any above-ground fuel storage tank is subject to Fire
Marshall and Board of Adjustment review and approval_ -- -- • - --- - -. .
SECTION 10. UDC Article 4 "Base Zoning Districts", Section 4.2 "Measurements". Subsection
4.2.10 `Back-to-Back" is amended by adding the following language that is underlined (added)
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and deleting the language that is stricken (deleted) as delineated below:
4.2.10 Back-to-Back
less than ten (10) feet back of the street right of way when such a lot is back to back
instance.
A. For corner lots backing to an adjacent lot's rear yard, the corner lot street side
yard requirement shall be not less than the adjacent lot's rear yard, but in no
case less than 10 feet and no greater than the required front yard setback of the
subject lot.
B. For corner lots backing to an adjacent lot's front yard, the corner lot street side
yard requirement shall be not less than the adjacent lot's front yard, but in no
case less than 10 feet and no greater than the required front yard setback of the
subject lot.
C. If a corner lot backs up to a parcel that is (i) unplatted, (ii) zoned Farm Rural or
is outside city limits, and (iii) is at least 10 acres in size, then the corner lot street
side yard shall be a minimum of not less than ten (10) feet, but in no case less
than 10 feet and no greater than the required front yard setback of the subject
lot.
SECTION 11. UDC Article 4 `Base Zoning Districts", Section 4.4 'Multifamily Residential
Districts", Subsection 4.4.3 "Residential Development Standards" is amended by adding the
following language that is underlined (added) and deleting the language that is stricken
(deleted) as delineated below:
Table 4.4.3.A. Residential Development (Two-Family and Townhouse districts)
Townhouse DISTRICT Townhouse
Min.Site Area (sq.ft.) 20,000
Min. Lot Area Per Dwelling Unit (sq.
Front Access 2,600
Rear Access 2,200
Shared Parking 1,600
Min. Dwelling Unit Lot Width (ft)
Front Access 26
Rear Access 22
Shared Parking 16
Min.Yards (ft.)
Street 10
Street(corner) 10
Side (single) 0
Side (total) 0
Rear 5
Min.Building Separation (ft.) 10
Min.Open Space 300
Max. Height (ft.) 45
C. Townhouses are permitted in the Multifamily 1: and Multifamily 2. and
Multifamily 3 zoning districts and shall be developed in accordance with
the standards for townhouses in the Townhouse zoning district.
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Table 4.4.4 Multi-family Housing Types
DESCRIPTION ILLUSTRATION
Two-Family House
Two attached dwelling units under I j
single ownership,in a single structure
and on a single lot (often called a ; I .•
ij�/
duplex).The two units may be I i, 4
located on separate floors or side- 1a ?, I 4-
by-side. � '
Townhouse
Two or more attached single-family units
where the units are lined up in a row and IMMOI
have abutting side walls,individual units I III
may not be mixed vertically.A townhouse I i
development may be platted one l
separately owned lots and lots may be sold
fee simple or the UnitUnit 2
development may occupy a single lot
parcel with the units being leased or sold .lL"�L'AIM
as condominiums. -
Apartment ,. .
One or more structures with three or
more units in a single structure on a I Unit 3 unit
single lot.An apartment can vary in i /i ;',1//j,,,,7, I
/ / / i unit?
height and individual units can be �.a/<��- ,/,
mixed vertically.
111141111 I unit 4
unit i
SECTION 12. UDC Article 5 "Use Regulations", Section 5.3 "Accessory Uses and Structures",
Subsection 5.3.1 "General" is amended by adding the following language that is underlined
(added) and deleting the language that is stricken (deleted) as delineated below:
J. A Detached accessory buildings shall be located behind the front face of the main
principal structure and the total square footage of all accessory buildings shall not
exceed 50% of the main principal structure total square footage.
SECTION 13. UDC Article 3 "Development Review Procedures", Section 3.24 "Administrative
Adjustment" is amended by adding the following language that is underlined (added) and
deleting the language that is stricken (deleted) as delineated below:
3.24.1 Applicability
A. Administrative adjustments are minor, specified deviations from otherwise
applicable development standards as authorized by this Section.
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B. An adjustment of the minimum street, side or rear yard may extend beyond 10% of
the requirement with concurrent modification of the easement, vacation of the
easement or a change in the recorded plat regarding the easement to accommodate
the administrative adjustment, or a permit to allow the use of the easement obtained
from the City.
C. W Except as provided in Subsection 3.24.4., the Assistant City Manager shall have
the authority to authorize an adjustment of up to 10% of any numerical standard set
forth in this UDC.
D. C: Developments receiving an administrative adjustment shall comply with all other
elements of this UDC not specifically relieved by the administrative adjustment.
E. D Any adjustment greater than what is permitted in this Section shall be reviewed by
the Board of Adjustment in accordance with Section 3.25, Variances.
F. E All administrative adjustments shall be made in writing in a form approved by the
Assistant City Manager of Development Services. Verbal adjustments shall be
invalid.
SECTION 14. If for any reason, any section, paragraph, subdivision, clause, phrase, word, or
provision of this ordinance is held invalid or unconstitutional by final judgment of a court of
competent jurisdiction, it may not affect any other section, paragraph, subdivision, clause.
phrase, word. or provision of this ordinance. for it is the definite intent of this City Council that
every section, paragraph, subdivision, clause, phrase. word, or provision of this ordinance be
given full force and effect for its purpose.
SECTION 15. A violation of this ordinance. or requirements implemented under this ordinance.
constitutes an offense punishable as provided in Article 10 of the UDC and Section 1-6 of the
Corpus Christi Code of Ordinances.
SECTION 16. Publication shall be made in the City's official publication as required by the City's
Charter.
SECTION 17. This ordinance takes effect upon publication.
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That the foregoing ordi nce was read for the first time and passed to its second
reading on this the /Z day of ,5 pJ-e v ),e21519, by the following vote:
Joe McComb L r Michael Hunter
Roland Barrera t ' Ben Molina
Rudy Garza e Everett Roy Q.
Paulette M. Guajardo /1z/ -Q Greg Smith
Gil Hernandez
That the foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed finally on this
the day of 54s2019, by the following vote:
Joe McComb 41/ Michael Hunter c
Roland Barrera 4..z,sZ Ben Molina 1 sZ
Rudy Garza .fP Everett Roy
Paulette M. Guajardo 17e Greg Smith / e-
Gil Hernandez
PASSED AND APPROVED on this the 0-day of $ u , 2019.
ATTEST:
Rebecca Huerta J.- cComb
City Secretary ur
EFFECTIVE DATE
(7/3 /7
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Certificate of NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF
ORDINANCE(S)
Publication NO.031877, Ordinance
NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF amending the Unified De-
ORDINANCE(S) velopment Code pursuant
N 0.031877, Ordinance to the annual review proc-
amending the Unified De- ess to allow automated car-
velopment Code pursuant washes in Neighborhood
to the annual review proc- Commercial zones with
CITY OF CORPUS CHRIS TI ess to allow automated car- limitations, allow heavy ye-
PO BOX 9277 washes in Neighborhood hicles service as accessory
Commercial zones with use for vehicle sales with
limitations, allow heavy ve- limitations, allow ag9re-
CORPUS CHRISTI,TX 78469-9277 hides service as accessory gate storage at plant retail
use for vehicle sales with with limitations, allow cre-
limitations, allow aggre- matorium at funeral homes
gate storage at plant retail with limitations, apply
with limitations, allow cre-
STATE OF WISCONSIN) matorium at funeral homes above ground fuel storage
with limitations, apply maximum for water-
)) above ground fuel storage oriented accessory use to
COUNTY OF BROWN) maximum for water- all commercial districts ex-
oriented accessory use to cept neighborhood
all commercial districts ex- commercial and office
I,being first duly sworn,upon oath depose and say that I cept neighborhood neighborhood zones, re-
commercial and office quire a minimum side yard
am a legal clerk and employee of the publisher,namely,the neighborhood zones, re- of not less than 10 feet, or
Corpus Christi Caller-Times,a daily newspaper published quire a minimum side yard less than adjacent lot's
of not less than 10 feet, or front or rear yard for car-
at Corpus Christi in said City and State,generally circulated less than adjacent lot's ner lots, allow townhomes
in Aransas,Bee,Brooks,Duval,Jim Hogg,Jim Wells, front or rear yard for cor- in Multifamily 3 Districts,
ner lots, allow townhomes remove minimum site area
Kleberg,Live Oak,Nueces,Refugio,and San Patricia, in Multifamily 3 Districts, requirement for townhome
Counties,and that the publication of which the annexed is a remove minimum site area district, clarify accessory
requirement for townhome building structures total
true copy,was inserted in the Corpus Christi Caller-Times district, clarify accessory square footage limitation of
on the following dates: building structures total 50% of the main principal
square footage limitation of structure total square foot-
50% of the main principal age, and allow administra
structure total square foot-
age, and allow administra- tive adiustment for mini-
September 30,2019 tive adjustment for mini- mum setback under certain
mum setback under certain conditions; and providing
conditions; and providing for penalty.
On this September 30,2019,I certify that the attached for penalty. N 0.031 978, Ordinance
document is a true and exact copy made by the publisher: N 0.031878, Ordinance amending the Unified De
amending the Unified De- velopment Code in response
velopment Code in response to Texas Legislative
to Texas Legislative changes to modify defini-
. etei-t_ changes to modify defini- tion of industrial housing,
��� �j tion of industrial housing, modify historic landmark
• modify historic landmark or Historic Overlay District
Le al Notice Clerk. or Historic Overlay District designation regulations in-
IAg designation regulations in-
cludingchiding consent and notice requirements, modify zon-
cle
requirements, modify zon-
ing board of adjustment regulations including re-
regulations including re-
ducing the time to appeal, and eliminate building ma-
rt and eliminate building ma- terial requirements for
terial requirements for cottage housing, facades,
eq./[61( l - cottage housing, facades, roofs, and island overlay;
VI roofs, and island overlay;
and providing for penalty. and providing for penalty.
These ordinances were These ordinances were
Notary Expirespassed and approved on passed and approved on
second reading by the second reading by the
Corpus Christi City Council Corpus Christi City Council
on September 24,2019. on September 24, 2019.
/s/Rebecca Huerta /5/Rebecca Huerta
City Secretary City Secretary
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