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AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING ARTICLE 24 "HEIGHT, AREA AND BULK
REQUIREMENTS" OF THE "CORPUS CHRISTI ZONING
ORDINANCE" BY REPEALING NOTE 1 FROM SECTION 24-1 AND BY
ADOPTING NEW SECTION 24-2 "ZERO LOT LINE RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT" TO PROVIDE REGULATIONS FOR ZERO LOT
LINE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS; PROVIDING A REPEALER
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
PENALTY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, new land development includes the use of zero lot line residential development to
provide for a more efficient use of land; and
WHEREAS, with proper notice to the public, public hearings were held on Wednesday, January
23, 2008, during a meeting of the Planning Commission, and on Tuesday, February 26, 2008,
during a meeting of the City Council, in the Council Chambers, at City Hall, in the City of
Corpus Christi, during which all interested persons were allowed to appear and be heard; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that this amendment would best serve public
health, necessity, and convenience and the general welfare of the City of Corpus Christi and its
citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI:
SECTION 1. That Article 24 "Height, Area and Bulk Requirements," of "Corpus Christi Zoning
Ordinance," is amended by deleting the stricken words:
"Section 24-1 Height, area and bulk requirements for various districts shall be as
indicated in the chart below together with other height, area and bulk requirements
contained in Article 27, appropriate zoning districts and other such articles contained in
this ordinance.
Note 21: In the "R -1A" District all lots in platted subdivisions may comply with the lot
area and yard requirements of the "R -1B" District as minimum requirements.
Note 32: Lot area may be reduced to 3,300 square feet provided requirements outlined in
Article 6B-6.03 are complied with.
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Note 43: Lot 11 (4,942.77 square feet) and Lot 27 (4988.27 square feet), Block 1, La
Concha Estates, platted before annexation proceedings began, are grandfathered for 1
family dwelling pursuant to §§ 43.002 and 245.002 TX. Loc. Gov. Code.
Abbreviations: Dwls - dwellings; 3+ - 3 or more; fam. - family or families; a dash
(—) indicates no applicable regulations."
SECTION 2. That Article 24 "Height, Area and Bulk Requirements," of "Corpus Christi Zoning
Ordinance," is amended by adding a new Section 24-2 entitled "Zero lot line residential
development" to read as follows:
"Section 24-2 Zero Lot Line Residential Development.
24-2.01 Legislative purposes.
The principal purposes of the zero lot line concept are:
(a) The more efficient use of land, as compared with the typical single-family
development, making available needed housing at a more affordable cost.
(b) The design of dwellings that integrate and relate internal-external living
areas resulting in more pleasant and enjoyable living facilities.
(c) By placing the dwelling against one (1) of the property lines, permitting the
outdoor space to be grouped and utilized to its maximum benefit.
24-2.02 Districts in which permitted.
A zero lot line development, with a maximum gross density that does not exceed
the limitations of Section 24-1 for the zoning district in which the zero lot line
development occurs, may be permitted in the RE, RA, R -1A, R -1B, R -1C, R-2,
A-1, A -1A, A-2, AT, AB, B-1, B -1A, B -2A, and B-2 Zoning Districts following
approval of a subdivision plat and development site plan by the Planning
Commission after a public hearing. The Planning Commission public hearing
shall be scheduled following approval of the site plan(s) and subdivision
application(s) by the Department of Development Services. The review shall
involve other city departments for compliance with all relevant city codes and
standards and this article.
No building permit for such development shall be issued until the subdivision
plat is recorded. Where the regulations included herein conflict with regulations
included in the individual districts or other sections of this zoning ordinance, the
regulations for zero lot line development in this section shall apply. If this
section is silent regarding a requirement found elsewhere in this ordinance
applicable to a proposed development, the more restrictive requirement shall
apply.
24-2.03 Land Uses and Structures Permitted.
Detached one -family dwellings on individually platted lots, including those
customary accessory uses not inconsistent therewith, shall be permitted. Fencing,
walls, trellises, and other similar structures can be used as connecting elements
between one -family dwellings on adjacent lots subject to site plan review and
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building code/fire code compliance. Garages, carports and utility storage
structures shall be permitted accessory uses. However, said structures shall not
be used as connecting elements, and their spacing from principal structures shall
not be inconsistent with any applicable building or fire code requirements for the
type of construction and occupancy proposed in each case.
24-2.04 Development parameters.
All applications for a zero lot line development shall comply with the following
applicable development parameters:
24-2.04.01 Development Type A, Suburban Style Community:
(1)
Minimum lot sizes and widths. Minimum lot sizes and widths shall be
the same as prescribed for single family homes in the zoning district in
which the zero lot line development is proposed.
(2) Dwelling Unit Setback.
a. Interior side yard. The dwelling unit or a portion thereof shall be
placed on one (1) interior side property line with a zero (0) setback
and the dwelling unit setback on the other interior side property line
shall be a minimum of ten (10) feet excluding the connecting
elements such as fences, walls and trellises. It is provided, however,
that units are not required to be placed on the zero lot line property
line when said units fall at the end of a sequential row of units and
where said units cannot be placed on a separate zero lot line without
attaching the unit to an adjacent unit. In that event a minimum
spacing of ten (10) feet shall be provided from the residence on the
adjacent zero lot line lot. Patios, pools, garden features and other
similar elements shall be permitted within the ten -foot setback area;
provided, however, no structure, with the exception of fences or
walls shall be placed within easements required by Subsection (K).
b. Front Yard Setback. All structures shall be setback from the front
property line the minimum distance required for the front yard by the
zoning district regulations applicable to the zoning district in which
the proposed development is located.
c. Rear Yard Setback. All structures shall be setback from the rear
property line the minimum distance required for the rear yard by the
zoning district regulations applicable to the zoning district in which
the proposed development is located. Accessory pools, sheds, and
other permitted accessory buildings shall only be permitted to
encroach within the required rear yard up to five feet from any
property line, but not in any easement.
d. Side Street Setback. The minimum side street setback shall be the
same as the zoning district in which the zero lot line development is
proposed or fifteen (15) feet from the side street property line,
whichever is greater.
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e. Accessory Buildings and Structures. Accessory buildings and
structures shall be permitted in accordance with the zoning district
regulations in which the zero lot line development is located, except
that any more restrictive requirements herein shall apply.
No accessory building shall be placed closer than five feet from the
nearest point of a building on an adjacent lot, and no closer than four
(4) feet from the nearest point of the roof overhang from the building
on an adjacent lot. No accessory fire pit, bar-b-que pit or structure
intended for such purposes may be located closer than six feet from
any part of any building. Accessory structures other than buildings,
fire pits and bar-b-que pits may be closer than five feet from a
building on an adjacent lot, but not within any platted easement,
except as otherwise provided herein.
(3) Applicability of Zoning District Regulations, Comprehensive Plan, and
Land Development Code.
All zero lot line developments shall be required to comply with this
section and all other requirements of the zoning district regulations,
platting ordinance, comprehensive plan, and land development code, as
they may be amended from time to time. References to the land
development code shall mean and include all land development
ordinances and regulations. In the event of a conflict between those
requirements and this section, the requirements of this section shall
prevail.
(4) Accessory buildings and structures shall comply with the following
minimum setback requirements.
TABLE INSET, ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES SETBACKS:
Pool, spa, gazebo and shed setbacks:
Front
35'
Rear
5'
Interior sides
5'
Side Street
ten (10) percent of lot width but not less than fifteen (15) feet
Spacing from house for
pools or spas
2,
Spacing from house for
structures
10,
Screen enclosure and trellis setbacks:
Front
20'
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Rear
5'
Interior side
4'
ZLL side
0'
Side Street
10'
Accessory structures of four (4) feet high or less:
Front
35'
Rear
5'
Side(s)
5'
(5)
Rain guttering required. Each building or structure constructed on the
zero lot line with an overhang encroaching onto the adjoining property
shall be constructed and maintained with rain guttering that prevents rain
water run-off onto the adjoining property.
24-2.04.02 Development Type B, Urban Scale Community:
(1) Minimum lot sizes and widths. Calculation of lot size shall not
include any credit for streets, recreation areas, common open space,
water bodies, or public or private roads. The minimum net lot size
shall be four thousand (4,000) square feet. For each lot that is less
than four thousand five hundred (4,500) square feet, there shall be two
lots of four thousand five hundred (4,500) square feet or greater in
size. The minimum lot width shall be forty (40) feet.
(2) Dwelling unit setback.
a. Interior side yard. The dwelling unit or a portion thereof shall
be placed on one (1) interior side property line with a zero (0)
setback and the dwelling unit setback on the other interior side
property line shall be a minimum of ten (10) feet excluding the
connecting elements such as fences, walls and trellises. It is
provided, however, that units are not required to be placed on the
zero lot line property line when said units fall at the end of a
sequential row of units and where said units cannot be placed on
a separate zero lot line without attaching the unit to an adjacent
unit. In that event a minimum spacing of ten (10) feet shall be
provided from the residence on the adjacent zero lot line lot.
Patios, pools, garden features and other similar elements shall be
permitted within the ten -foot setback area; provided, however,
no structure, with the exception of fences or walls shall be placed
within easements required by Subsection (K).
b. Front setback. All dwelling structures shall be set back a
minimum of twenty (20) feet from the front property line for a
minimum of fifty (50) percent of the width of the lot and shall be
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set back a minimum of ten (10) feet along the remaining width of
the lot.
c. Rear setback. The minimum rear spacing between dwelling
units shall be thirty (30) feet between two (2) story units or
between a one (1) story and a two (2) story unit. The minimum
rear spacing between one (1) story units shall be twenty (20)
feet.
d. Side street setback. The dwelling setback shall be a minimum of
fifteen (15) feet from the side street property line.
(3) Accessory buildings and structures shall comply with the following
minimum setback requirements.
TABLE INSET, ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES SETBACKS:
Pool, spa, gazebo and shed setbacks:
Front
35'
Rear
5'
Interior sides
5'
Side Street
ten (10) percent of lot width but not less than fifteen (15) feet
Spacing from house for
pools or spas
2,
Spacing from house for
structures
10'
Screen enclosure and trellis setbacks:
Front
20'
Rear
5'
Interior side
4'
ZLL side
0'
Side Street
10'
Accessory structures of four (4) feet high or less:
Front
35'
Rear
5'
Side(s)
5'
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(4) Alleys.
Alleys shall be permitted m zero lot line developments. Said alleys shall
provide auto access to individual units and provide service access for
trash collection and other public and private services. Alleys shall not be
used as storage or parking areas. Individual driveway access to lots
within zero lot line developments from the adjacent front or side streets
shall be prohibited.
(5) Street frontage.
Each lot shall have a clear, direct frontage on public streets or to
accessways complying with private street requirements.
(6) Maximum lot coverage permitted.
(7)
The total lot coverage permitted for all buildings on the site shall not
exceed fifty (50) percent of the lot area.
Platting requirements.
Each dwelling shall be located on its own individual platted lot. If areas
for common use of occupants of the development are shown on the plat,
satisfactory arrangements shall be made for the maintenance of the
common open space and facilities as provided in Subsection (14) of this
Section. The plat shall indicate the zero lot lines and easements
appurtenant thereto.
(8) Building heights.
The maximum building height shall not exceed two (2) stories and thirty-
five (35) feet in height.
(9) Integration of interior/exterior areas through the use of penetrable
openings.
The minimum amount of penetrable opening shall be determined by
multiplying 0.018 times the interior floor area, excluding garages, up to a
maximum of one thousand (1,000) square feet on the ground floor of a
dwelling unit. Said penetrable openings shall be provided to exterior
patio court areas and shall be totally visual and physically passable. The
amount of penetrable opening for units between one thousand (1,000)
square feet and fifteen hundred (1,500) square feet shall be calculated on
a basis of 0.014 times the square feet of interior floor area on the ground
floor. No additional penetrable opening shall be required when the
ground floor square footage, excluding garage, exceeds fifteen hundred
(1,500) square feet. In all cases, the final linear dimension of said
openings shall be calculated to the nearest even foot.
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(10) Openings prohibited on the zero lot line side, except as provided herein,
and permitted by the applicable building code and fire code
requirements.
The wall of the dwelling unit located on the lot line shall have no
windows, doors, air-conditioning units, or any other type of openings
except for the following:
a. Atriums or courts shall be permitted on the zero lot line side
when the court or atrium is enclosed by three (3) walls of the
dwelling unit, and a solid wall of at least eight (8) feet in height
is provided on the zero lot line. Said wall shall be constructed of
the same material as exterior walls of the unit.
b. Windows shall not be permitted on the zero lot line.
c. Windows shall be permitted on a building wall which is located
perpendicular to the zero lot line property line or where said
windows are located at least ten (10) feet from the property line.
d. Windows shall be permitted on a building wall on the side of the
building adjacent to the interior yard opposite the zero lot line
side of the building.
(11) Maintenance and drainage easements.
A perpetual five-foot wall -maintenance easement shall be provided on
the lot adjacent to the zero lot line property line, which, with the
exception of walls and/or fences, shall be kept clear of structures. This
easement shall be shown on the plat and incorporated into each deed
transferring title to the property. The wall shall be maintained in its
original color and treatment unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the
two (2) affected lot owners. Roof overhangs may penetrate the easement
on the adjacent lot a maximum of twenty-four (24) inches but the roof
shall be so designed that water runoff from the dwelling placed on the lot
line is limited to the easement area. Building footings may penetrate the
easement on the adjacent lot a maximum of eight (8) inches.
(12) ResenTetRain guttering required. Each building or structure
constructed on the zero lot line with an overhang encroaching onto the
adjoining property shall be constructed and maintained with rain
guttering that prevents rain water run-off onto the adjoining property.
(13) Trees and shrubs.
Trees, as defined within the Landscaping Code shall be provided on the
basis of four (4) trees for each platted lot. In addition, street shade trees
shall be provided along each side of the roadway(s) at a minimum
spacing of thirty (30) feet on center for private roads. In case of
developments with public roads, the trees may be placed on private lots
in lieu of the public right-of-way, provided the thirty-foot spacing and
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the rowing of trees are maintained. This shall be in addition to the four (4)
trees required for each platted lot. Existing trees, excluding scientifically
or legally designated as nuisance or exotic species, shall be preserved to
the maximum extent practical and shall count towards meeting the total
tree requirements. Nuisance species shall be removed from the
development site. A minimum of twenty (20) shrubs of a minimum
height of eighteen (18) inches shall be planted in the front yard of each
dwelling unit. Where double frontage lots are proposed, a minimum five-
foot landscape buffer is required along the rear lot line.
(14) Common open space and maintenance of facilities.
Public open space, parks, and recreational areas are required pursuant to
the provisions of the Land Development Code. Additional common
open space is not required but may be permitted. If common open space
is provided, provisions satisfactory to the staff, for developments of 6
dwelling units per acre net density, and to the Planning Commission for
developments of greater net density, shall be made to assure that
nonpublic areas and facilities for the common use of occupants of zero
lot line development shall be maintained in a satisfactory manner,
without expense to the general taxpayers of the City of Corpus Christi.
Such provisions may be created by the incorporation of an automatic
membership home owners association for the purpose of continually
holding title to such nonpublic areas and facilities, and levying
assessments against each lot, whether improved or not, for the purpose of
paying the taxes and maintaining such common open space as may be
provided in the development. Other methods may be acceptable if the
proposed alternate methods positively provide for the proper and
continuous payment of taxes and maintenance without expense to the
general taxpayers. The instrument incorporating such provisions shall be
approved by the City Attorney, as to form and legal sufficiency, before
submission to either the Planning Commission or the City Council
(whichever comes first), and shall be recorded in the public records of
the county in which the property is located, if satisfactory to the City
Council.
(15) Fence/walls requirements.
Fences and/or walls, with an overall height of six (6) feet, shall be
provided on all side and rear property lines that are located behind the
front building line and where said walls and/or fences are needed, as
determined by site plan review, to visually screen patio/or deck areas
from nearby units, or from public or private roadways. Chain link
fencing shall be permitted only when shrubbery is planted with, and
along, the fencing; shrubbery shall be provided at a maximum spacing of
thirty (30) inches on center with an overall height of twenty-four (24)
inches at time of planting. Species selected shall be of a variety that
grows to a minimum overall height of six (6) feet. Planting shall be
installed and maintained on both sides of a chain link fence where said
fence is placed on a property line that divides individual zero lot line lots.
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Fences and/or walls are not required on property lines which abut a lake,
canal, or golf course and other similar areas.
(16) Storage area.
Forty (40) square feet of storage area per unit with outdoor access shall
be provided when a garage is not provided.
(17) Minimum number of elevations.
Projects with fifty (50) or fewer units shall have a minimum of three (3)
different elevations. Projects with more than fifty (50) units shall have a
minimum of five (5) different elevations. Typical building elevations
shall be submitted to the City for documentation in the site plan review
process. Building plans and actual construction shall conform to the
typical elevations submitted to the City, and shall provide at least the
required number of minimum elevations on the site in equal minimum
percentages. Additional elevations shall count toward one or more of the
minimum required percentages, and shall not be subject to a new or
additional minimum requirement, but shall be counted on a one for one
basis (one new additional elevation can be used toward up to one-half of
one minimum required elevation, or can be allocated an equal percentage
of the total elevations, etc.).
(18) Sidewalks.
Sidewalks shall be required on both sides of all streets. All sidewalks
shall comply with the most restrictive of federal, state, or local standards
implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
(19) Site plan review.
a. Purpose.
The purpose of the site plan review is to encourage logic,
imagination, innovation and variety in the design process and
ensure the congruity of the proposed development and its
compatibility with the surrounding area. The Department shall
review plans for compliance with zoning regulations and for
compliance with the site plan review criteria.
b. Required exhibits.
The following exhibits shall be prepared by design professionals,
such as architects, engineers, and landscape architects, and
submitted to the Department of Development Services:
1. A location map indicating existing zoning on the site and
adjacent areas.
2. Site plan at no less than one (1) inch equals one hundred (100)
feet, including the following information:
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A. Lot lines and setbacks.
B. Location, shape, size and height of existing and
proposed buildings, decorative walls and elements and
entrance features.
C. Landscaping in accordance with this Code.
D. Recreation facilities (if applicable).
E. Stages or phases of development, if any.
R. Location of off-street parking.
G. Location of on -street parking, if any.
H. Indication of exterior graphics.
L Indication of design methods used to conserve energy.
3. Floor plans, and elevations of all typical units and any other
structures such as recreation buildings. The total amount of lineal
exterior wall area and that portion which has visual and physical
access to outside patio/court areas shall be indicated for each
typical unit.
4. Information indicating the following:
A. Gross and net acreage.
B. Lot sizes (dimensions and square footage).
C. Building heights and stories.
D. Building coverage for each lot.
E. Amount of common open space in square feet (if
applicable).
F. Total trees provided and total trees required in
accordance with this Code.
G. Parking required and provided including the amount
and location of on -street parking, if any, that is proposed
to meet minimum parking requirements.
H. Such other architectural and engineering data as may
be required by the City staff to evaluate the project. The
Department of Development Services may from time to
time publish submission requirements for Zero Lot Line
development applications. The submission requirements
shall reasonably relate to information that the staff fmds
is needed to determine compliance with applicable laws,
codes, and such policies and standards as may be
adopted by the City Council.
(20) Plan review standards. The following criteria shall be utilized in the
plan review process:
a. Planning studies. Planning studies and policies approved by the
City Council that include development patterns or environmental
and other design criteria shall be utilized in the plan review
process.
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b. Definition of private outdoor living spaces. The zero lot line unit
shall be designed to integrate interior and exterior living areas.
The configuration of the exterior walls of the unit shall define
and enclose and/or partially enclose outdoor living areas.
c. Block length. Visual monotony created by excessive block
lengths shall be avoided.
1. Block lengths in new subdivisions shall not exceed 660 feet.
Block widths in new subdivisions shall not exceed 320 feet.
Midblock pedestrian and vehicular access to alleys and through
blocks shall be permitted, such accessways shall not exceed 40
feet in total width.
2. In existing subdivisions being replatted to create a
subdivision pursuant to these standards, it is recognized that
block lengths and widths may need to correspond to the existing
public street system. In replats of existing subdivisions where
streets are already built, longer and wider blocks may be
permitted. However in such replats when the standards of this
section limiting maximum block length and width can be met,
these standards shall be met. When the existing street and
infrastructure prevent meeting the block length and width
maximum standards in this section, mid -block vehicular and
pedestrian, or pedestrian and bicycle, or pedestrian connections
shall be required with the intent of maximizing the opportunities
for vehicular and pedestrian access on a grid system. In addition,
alleyway connections to streets in such replats shall meet the
standards of the Land Development Code for separation from
other such connections, driveways, and street intersections.
d. Landscape. Landscape materials shall minimize the necessity
for irrigation. Landscape shall be used to shade and cool, direct
wind movements, enhance architectural features, relate structure
design to the site, visually screen incompatible uses from one
another and ameliorate the impact of noise.
e. Buffers. Architectural and/or landscape elements that provide a
logical transition to adjoining, existing, or permitted uses shall
be provided.
f. Energy conservation. Design methods to reduce energy
consumption are encouraged. At least two of the following
energy conservation methods shall be used: natural ventilation of
structures and enhanced attic temperature control; site
subdivision and orientation of structures in relation to prevailing
breezes and sun angles; insulation of structures including but not
limited to the use of insulating glass; and use of landscape
materials for shade, transpiration, enhancing the cooling effects
of summer breezes, and protecting against the chilling effects of
winter winds.
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g. Graphics. Outdoor graphics shall be designed as an integral part
of the overall design of the project.
h. Visual access. Visual access shall be provided for the driver of
an automobile backing out of the individual lot into the adjacent
roadway. Dwelling units on corner lots shall be situated and set
back so as to provide unobstructed visual clearance at a roadway
intersection.
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Private open space. Open space intended for the private use of
each individual dwelling unit shall be so located and designed so
as to maximize its utility to the dwelling unit it serves and
maximize its privacy, especially in relation to adjacent dwelling
units.
Trash containers. Trash containers shall be screened and so
designed as to be conveniently accessible to their users and
collectors.
k. Visual screening for decorative walls. In an effort to prevent
graffiti vandalism, the following options shall be utilized for
walls abutting planned or dedicated rights-of-way:
1. Wall with landscaping. The wall shall be setback three (3)
feet from the right-of-way line and the resulting setback area
shall contain a continuous extensively landscaped buffer
which must be maintained in a good healthy condition by the
property owner, or where applicable, by the condominium,
homeowners or similar association. The landscape buffer
shall contain one (1) or more of the following planting
materials:
A. Shrubs. Shrubs shall be a minimum of three (3) feet in
height when measured immediately after planting and
shall be planted and maintained to form a continuous,
unbroken, solid, visual screen within one (1) year after
time of planting.
B. Hedges. Hedges shall be a minimum of three (3) feet in
height when measured immediately after planting and
shall be planted and maintained to form a continuous,
unbroken, solid, visual screen within one (1) year after
time of planting.
C. Vines. Climbing vines shall be a minimum of thirty-six
(36) inches in height immediately after planting.
1. Metal picket fence. Where a metal picket fence abutting a zoned
or dedicated right-of-way is constructed in lieu of a decorative
wall, landscaping shall not be required.
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24-2.05Nonconforming zero lot line development.
Any request for a change to a zero lot line plan, previously or hereafter approved,
shall be reviewed and decided by the City Council following a public hearing and
recommendation by the Planning Commission. Minor changes in order to adjust
engineering construction plans needed to address conditions found on the site or
in the existing infrastructure shall be approved by the City Engineer, and shall
not require approval of the Planning Commission or the City Council.
Any zero lot line projects which were approved prior to the effective date of this
Ordinance shall remain in effect as approved unless modified or rescinded. Zero
lot line projects approved prior to the effective date of this Ordinance that have
provisions for maintenance and drainage easements in home owners association
documents and/or in subdivision plats of at least four feet in width along the zero
setback lot line, and that provide for a minimum separation between principal
buildings of not less than ten (10) feet, shall be permitted to have roof overhang
encroachments across the common lot line of no more than two (2) feet.
Accessory structures permitted after the effective date of this ordinance shall
comply with the requirements of this ordinance."
SECTION 3. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are
hereby expressly repealed.
SECTION 4. If, for any reason, any section, paragraph, subdivision, clause, phrase, word or
provision of this ordinance shall be held invalid or unconstitutional by final judgment of a court
of competent jurisdiction, it shall not affect any other section, paragraph, subdivision, clause,
phrase, word or provision of this ordinance, for it is the definite intent of the City Council that
every section, paragraph, subdivision, phrase, word and provision hereof shall be given full force
and effect for its purpose.
SECTION 5. A violation of this ordinance or requirements implemented under this ordinance
constitutes an offense punishable under Section 1-6 of the City Code of Ordinances.
SECTION 6. That publication shall be made in the official publication of the City of Corpus
Christi as required by the City Charter of the City of Corpus Christi.
SECTION 7. This ordinance shall take effect upon and after publication of this ordinance.
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That t le,f�oregoing orcjinadnce was read for the first time and passed to its second reading on this
the day of
Henry Garrett
Melody Cooper
Larry Elizondo, Sr.
Mike Rummell
Bill Kelly
, 2008, by the following vote:
Priscilla G. Leal
John E. Marez
Nelda Martinez
Michael McCutchon
That the foregoing grdinance was read for the second time and passed finally on this the
day ofJ "CAh +( , 2008, by the following vote:
Henry Garrett
Melody Cooper
Larry Elizondo, Sr.
Mike Hummell
Bill Kelly
A bsru f
Priscilla G. Leal
John E. Marez
Nelda Martinez
Michael McCutchon
_46r_
PASSED AND APPROVED, this the /( day of lip.A.a, 2008.
APPROVED as to form: February 26, 2008
By:
G'fry W( mith
Assistant City Attorney
For City Attorney
027607
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EFFECTIVE DATE
o3�r7�o8
PUBLISHER'S 'S AFFr 1 1T
State of Texas } CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI (C18438)
County of Nueces } Ad # 5845104
PO #
Before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public, this day personally came
CRISTELLA HURTADO, who being first duly sworn, according to law, says that
she is LEGAL SALES REPRESENTMVE AND EMPLOYEE OF THE PUBLISHED
namely, the Corpus Christi Comer -Tires, a daily newspaper published at
Corpus Christi in said City and State, generally circulated in Aransas, Bee,
Brooks, Duval, Jim Hogg, Jim Wells, Karnes, Kenedy, Kleberg, Live Oak,
Nueces, Refugio, San Patricia Victoria and Webb Counties, and that the
publication of, NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF ORINANCE NO . 027607 which the
annexed is a true copy, was inserted in the Corpus Christi Caller -Times on the
17th of March, 2008.
$96.75
LEGAL SALES REPRESENTIVE
ESE
1.1lme(s)
On this day of Oj2 - 2 , ce tY at the attached document
is a true and an exact cper made by publisher.
eiViENN J MDI A
MY COMMISSIONEXPIRES
August 2, 200
tary Public, State of Texas
March 1Z 2008
NOTICE OF PAS-
SAGE OF
ORDINANCE
NO. 027607
Amending Article 24
'Height, Area and Bulls
Requirements" of the
"Corpus Christi Zoning
Ordinance" by repeal-
ing note 1 from
Section 24-1 and by
adoptingnew Section
24-2"ero Lot Line
Residential
Development". This or-
dinance was passed
and approved on its
second readingthe
City Council of he City
of Corpus Christi on
March 11, 2008 ,
is/Armando Chapa
City Secretary
City of Corpus Christ'