A certificate by the City Administrator or his designee that the construction conforms to the plans and specifications and the standards contained in or referred to in this Code must be presented to the City Council by the landowner or developer prior to approval of the final plat. Planning provides support to the Planning and Zoning Commission, City Council and other advisory committees by providing public information, reviews, recommendations, and preparation of reports. The boundaries of the recharge zone shall encompass all land over the Edwards Aquifer, recharging the same, as determined by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ formerly TNRCC) and the Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District (BSEACD). Transitional Habitat. If such conforming use is changed to a use otherwise authorized in said zoning district, then such premises may be used thereafter only for a use authorized in the zoning district where the premises are located. The purpose of this section is to provide guidance for annual updates to the Code in order to modify procedures and standards for workability and administrative efficiency, eliminate unnecessary development costs, and to update the procedures and standards to reflect changes in the law or the state of the art in land use planning and urban design. B. Upon request of the applicant or property owner, the obligation to dedicate or improve thoroughfare rights-of-way or to make intersection improvements imposed on an application may be deferred to a later stage of the development process. Competent evidence (evidence that people of ordinary prudence would rely on in conducting their own affairs.) If any development permit application or other application for approval, any petition for a plan amendment or any petition for an amendment to this Code is disapproved by the final action authority, another application or petition for the same permit, approval, or amendment for the same property or any portion thereof may not be filed within a period of ninety (90) days or within a period of twelve (12) months for zoning change applications from the date of final disapproval, except with written approval of the City Council. In addition, cross-access easements may be required between adjacent lots to encourage a secondary circulation system. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall forward its recommendation to the City Council who is responsible for final action on a Code Text Amendments. The stop order or restraining order stopping development must indicate the reason for stopping the activity. VETERINARY SERVICES. 3. In such cases, the property owner shall be responsible for the entire initial costs of road improvements, including design costs. 1 . The City Council will review the Conditional Use Permit application based on the potential uses impact on the health, safety and welfare of the surrounding neighborhood; its impact on public infrastructure such as roads, parking facilities and water and sewer systems; and its impact on public services such as police and fire protection and solid waste collection, and the ability of existing infrastructure and services to adequately provide services. Subdivision-related procedures are necessary to establish how individual lots or projects may be developed. A sign with two faces that are usually, but not necessarily, parallel. Any sign that is directly lighted by an external source. The City Administrator may approve the temporary use of attention attracting devices that generally conform to the requirements of this Code. C. The City Council shall, if requested in writing by the permit holder, hold a public hearing no later than forty-five (45) days after notification is sent to the permit holder of the variance or special use permit of its intent to suspend. Any accessory use may be permitted provided there is association with a primary use that may be permitted in accordance with Section 4.8 [sic] of this Code. If the letter P appears for a sign type in a column, such sign is allowed only with prior permit approval in the zoning districts represented by that column. In reliance upon properly issued permits or approvals the applicant made substantial financial commitments or assumed substantial financial obligations within the purview of the activities authorized by said permit or approvals; and, 2. Lot. Every building erected (or moved) and every lot platted for development must conform to the following minimum requirements: A. D. It is expressly understood that, as a condition to the approval of said subdivision or site development, no sale of any lot may be completed until all utilities are installed and all other improvements required by this Code are made within the block in which said lot is contained. D. The final decision on the application was based on a material mistake of fact. Prior to taking civil action, the City shall notify the defendant of the provisions of the Code that are being violated. Works of art that do not include a Commercial Message; 4. Typical uses include appliance repair shops, watch or jewelry repair shops, or musical instrument repair shops. STABLES. This number will be affected by Lot Standards in Table 5.1 [4-4]. Typical uses include mini-warehousing and mini-storage units. Not capable of being put into practice or of being done or accomplished. L. The City Administrator may assign staff to review the application and provide a preliminary report to the Manager. I. The request for amendment shall be labeled an Annual Update Request and shall include a summary of the proposed changes, the reason for the proposed changes, and suggested text amendments. If there are two separate residential developments, side yard setbacks between the two developments shall still apply. Terms and conditions. A publicly operated use providing housing and care for individuals legally confined. If the City Administrator determines that the work or site is in compliance, he may authorize the work to proceed in writing. Any radio, television or communication antenna or tower for uplink, downlink, relay, broadcast or reception of communication signals, but not including either mobile transmitters and receivers or any such facilities with a transmission power of less than seven (7) watts. J. Gross Residential Density. Uses within this district are not compatible with residential areas and neighborhood commercial uses. A PUD may be used to permit new or innovative concepts in land use not permitted by other zoning districts in this Code or to permit development projects that existing districts cannot easily accommodate. B. The tract of land subject to the application is adequately served by public improvements and infrastructure, or will be adequately served upon completion of required improvements. The notice must be mailed at least ten (10) days prior to the date set for the public hearing. All applications shall be completed and submitted to the City Administrator in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Manual. The site plan shall indicate conformance with any applicable provisions of this Code. Lot Coverage. Govt. These signs may not be posted earlier than three days before and must be removed within one day after the sale; 7. That the proposed use will comply [with] each of the applicable provisions of these regulations. A person authorized to issue citations for violations as provided in this section may cause to be removed any vehicle found to be in violation. Each and every day that the violation is committed or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate offense and shall be punishable as such. Residential lots on cul-de-sacs and eyebrows may have a reduced minimum lot width at the front property line, as follows: Table 4-3: Reduction of Minimum Residential Lot Width, Cul-de-Sac and Eyebrow Minimum Lot Frontage(ft). Modifications of the application during a public hearing may be made if assurances can be given by the applicant that the changes will be made. A use providing counseling, guidance, recuperative, or similar services to persons requiring rehabilitation assistance as a result of mental illness, alcoholism, detention, drug addiction, or similar condition, on a day time care basis. N. The BOA will review the application, the City Administrators report, conduct a hearing in accordance with the BOAs established procedures and state law, and take final action on the application. It does not include any space with a dimension of less than ten (10) feet in any direction or an area of less than one hundred (100) square feet. Acceleration/Deceleration Lane. A final plat is a subdivision or drawing intended for recordation in the plat records of the county in which the subdivision is located. The City Engineers signature on the construction documents provides the requisite authority for the subdivider to proceed with the construction of streets and utilities. Some of these procedures may be followed concurrently, while some procedures require pre-approval of other procedures. Impervious Material. Off-street Loading Facilities. 2. Any such prohibition must be prospective and shall not apply to a mobile home previously legally permitted and used or occupied as a residential dwelling within the city. Final action on the PUD includes final action on the proposed development agreement. The subdividers professional engineer certifying the plans is responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the documents and the soundness of the designs as submitted for review and actual construction. To violate, by act or omission, any term, variance, modification, condition, stipulation or qualification imposed by the City Council or its authorized agents upon any required permit, plat, certificate, or other form of authorization for the use, development, or other activity upon land or improvements thereon. D. The City Council membership and bylaws have been established by Texas Local Government Code. F. Lighting. B. Computation of Area of Multifaceted Signs. It shall be the duty of the City Council and the City Administrator, acting on behalf of the City Council, to enforce the requirements of this Code. 6. A condition where surface water is present for extended periods, especially early in the growing season, and when surface water is absent, the water table is often near the land surface. Agriculture. 1.1 Purpose and Scope . The vertical dimension measured from finished grade to the highest point of the thing being measured. G. Protection of persons and property from erosion, flood or water damage, fire, noise, glare and similar hazards of impacts. County Road. The lines bounding a zoning area, as defined herein. Use of Property. To promote and protect the safety of persons and property by assuring that signs do not create traffic hazards or impair motorists ability to see pedestrians, other vehicles, obstacles or read traffic signs; B. A sign that advertises or solicits support for a nonprofit community use, public use or social institution. Where complete separation of pedestrian and vehicles is not feasible, potential hazards shall be minimized by using landscaping, bollards, special paving, lighting and other similar means to clearly delineate pedestrian areas. Notification of the expiration of regulations shall be provided to the applicant as part of the notification of approval of the development-related permit. Location. Any sign erected, mounted or displayed prior to the adoption of this subchapter[.]. A sign for which a valid permit has been issued. The following are prohibited as Home Occupations: 1. D. Appeals of City Administrator actions regarding sign-related building permits shall be considered and decided by the City Council. If the City Administrator determines that the modifications to the site plan changes the basis for the initial Conditional Use Permit approval, the modified permit shall follow the regular review process for a regularly submitted Conditional Use Permit. C. Reduction of Minimum Residential Lot Width. The drawing shall accurately describe all of said subdivision or addition by metes and bounds, locating the same with respect to an original corner of the original survey of which it is a part and giving dimensions thereof of said subdivision or addition, and dimensions of all streets, alleys, squares, parks, or other portions of same intended to be dedicated to public use, or for the use of purchasers or owners of lots fronting thereon or adjacent to. The total land area covered by all principal and accessory structures on a site, including projections, shall be considered in determining lot coverage except the following: Eaves projecting less than 2.5 feet from a building. An applicant may only appeal the specific reasons given for the administrative disapproval or denial. CONSUMER REPAIR SERVICES. A. C. All corners of subdivisions and points of curvature (P.C.) Waste. The City will inspect the work as it progresses, and upon completion and final acceptance by the City, and upon written request of the subdivider, the final plat may be approved and filed of record with the County Clerk; or. Duplexes are intended to provide affordable housing options, but should not occupy more than 20% of all units in single-family residential subdivisions. The soils, topography, land slope and aspect, and local climate that influence the form and species composition of plant communities. Any sign located, or proposed to be located, at any place other than upon the property of the business or other activity identified on such a sign. Parapet. Board of Adjustment (BOA). An application may be made to the City Administrator for recognition of vested rights for a particular project by completion of a form provided by the City Administrator that indicates which permit or permits are being relied upon by the applicant for establishment of vested rights. For substantial improvement, the start of construction is the first alteration of any structural part of the building. Motel, Motor Court, Motor Hotel, Lodge, or Inn. Landscape. Freestanding Sign. Anything that is built, installed, or established to facilitate or provide a means of transport from one place to another. The documents shall include a certification from a licensed Professional Engineer that all construction required by this code was performed in compliance with the standards and specifications required of this code. Day. It is a violation of the Chapter to allow a covered message to bleed or show through the paint or covering. A sign that is freestanding and whose primary purpose is to give directions to parking lots, exits, entrances, drive-through windows or similar locations. A road improvement may be considered adequate for an application if the City Administrator determines that the required improvement is included, funded, and approved in the Citys, Countys or States capital improvements plan for roads, provided that the applicant agrees to phase development to conform to the date of completion of such scheduled improvement. The height of a sign shall be computed as the distance from the ground to the top of the highest attached component of the sign. The City Administrator shall have the authority to request any pertinent information required to ensure compliance with this Code. This is allowed with a Special Use Permit. The purpose or activity for which the land or building thereon is designed, arranged or intended, or for which it is occupied or maintained. Amending Plat. Any animated, rotating, fluttering or nonstationary device made of flexible materials designed to attract attention. Gross Site Area. Temporary real estate signs (commonly referred to as bandit signs) are permitted Friday, Saturday and Sunday only, and must be removed by Monday morning, per TxDoT regulations. C. If the City Administrator rejects such construction, the City Attorney shall, upon direction of the City Council, proceed to enforce the guarantees provided in this Chapter. The size, location, and number of signs on the Lot conform to the requirements of Tables 6-2, 6-3, Number, Dimensions, and Location of Individual Signs by Zoning District., Table 6-3 Number, Dimensions and Location of Individual Signs by Zoning District. Selective Clearing. A final plat or replat or site development permit will not be approved unless the land proposed for subdivision or site development is adequately served by essential public facilities and services. Typical uses include administrative offices, and services including real estate, insurance, property management, investment, personal, travel, secretarial services, telephone answering, photocopy and reproduction, and business offices of public utilities, organizations and associations, or other use classifications when the service rendered is that customarily associated with administrative office services. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall refer the Annual Update Requests to the City Council with recommendations for amendments to the Code by December 1st of each year. C. Alternative Dispute Resolution. Lot Line, Rear. 201. A street which, in addition to providing access to properties abutting thereon, carries traffic to an activity center or higher classification street. Prohibited Home Occupations. This district is intended to provide for small-scale, limited impact retail and office business uses that are compatible with low and medium density residential neighborhoods. A description of the nature of the project, including physical address. In order to provide a method by which human error (e.g., miscalculations) may be corrected, administrative exceptions or adjustments may be permitted. Submission requirements for the preliminary plat will be established by the City Administrator, and will include basic engineering information necessary for the Planning and Zoning Commission to render an informed recommendation and for the City Council to render an informed decision (Detailed engineering information will be required for the Final Plat). The construction plans are intended to provide for the detailed engineering drawings for all improvements required to serve the development. Class 2: Offices (3 stories or less), churches, schools, public facilities including playgrounds, ball fields, community swimming pools, and similar facilities, day care facilities. Lots fronting on two or more Streets are allowed the permitted sign area for each Street Frontage, with signs facing a maximum of two Streets. 1. (a) The provision of adequate parkland for use as parks is necessary for the protection of public health, safety and general welfare of the community. Applications for all building permits other than single-family and duplex residential, or site development permits, including the installation of outdoor lighting fixtures for new construction, shall provide proof of compliance with this Code. A Wireless Transmission Facility (WTF) is permitted in accordance with Table 4-4. The passage or movement of water into the soil surface. FUNERAL SERVICES. E. Continuing or Repeat Violations. If notice of intent is given, suspension or revocation shall not occur before the time for compliance has expired. This district is further intended to encourage efficient utilization of land, affordable housing opportunities, and open space preservation. Nonconforming Sign. A type of multifamily dwelling with a common entrance and common amenities, such as garages, yards, and utilities. A Soil Conservation and Water Quality Plan prepared by the Soil Conservation District. A person with freehold, possessor, or contractual interest in land proposed for development. To render advice and guidance, upon reasonable request of any property owner, or its agent, or occupant, on development or new construction or the restoration, alteration or maintenance of any building within the City. Prior to any excavation, clearing, or other land alteration for the purpose of development within the City limits an applicant must submit a site plan for approval and issuance of a site development permit under this section. Any facilities owned and maintained in common by the inhabitants of the development, including, but not limited to, drives, water systems, sewer systems, parking areas, open space, club houses, amenities, and developed recreation areas. Wherever this Code imposes a higher standard than that required by any other ordinance or requirement, the provisions of this Code shall govern to the extent permitted by law. Lots have an Impervious Cover limitation that is part of the Max Lot Coverage. Side Yard, Corner. To extend physically a nonconforming use of land. Water system including wells (where used), utility easements, water distribution lines, fire hydrants, valves, pumps, pressure tanks, water towers and other water facilities. While greater flexibility is given to allow special conditions or restrictions that would not otherwise allow the development to occur, procedures are established to insure against misuse of increased flexibility. I. The proposed bylaws shall be submitted to the City Council for review approval before the Parks and Recreation Board becomes effective. The channel of a river of or [sic] other watercourse and adjacent land areas that must be reserved in order to discharge the base flood without cumulatively increasing the water surface elevation more than a designated height. Compatible with the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan. Recent Resolution Regarding Public Improvement Districts (PID). Code Ann. In such a case the burden shall be on the applicant to prove that the Administrators interpretation is unreasonable and in clear conflict with the governing law and the goals of the Comprehensive Plan. Bed and Breakfast. Wetlands. 3. The Planning and Zoning Commission makes a recommendation to the City Council, based upon its findings that: A. Uses Permitted By Right (P): indicates that a use is allowed by right. C. The City Administrator will report the action requiring the extended review period to the City Council at the next regular City Council meeting. A house that is used as a lodging facility for paying guests. Projecting Sign. The primary purpose of this display is to attract the publics attention to the subject matter identified on the sign, rather than to serve the customary purpose of a vehicle. Substantial improvement occurs when the first alteration of any wall, ceiling, floor, or other structural part of the building commences. If a permit is administratively denied the property owner may appeal to a committee composed of the Mayor, Mayor Pro tem, and City Administrator. If the applicant elects to proceed without making any changes, modifications, or corrections to the application, the applicant may request action as provided in 3.05.02.C below. Upon initiation of the civil action, the City shall demonstrate that the defendant was actually notified of the provisions of the Code; and that after receiving notice, the defendant committed acts in violation of the Code or failed to take action necessary for compliance with the Code. Equipment Repair Services. Temporary signs placed on construction sites to identify the contractor, engineer, architect, or developer not exceeding 64 square feet in area. The applicant is responsible for submitting an application for a PUD that must include submission of a proposed development ordinance with an attached General Development Plan. The purpose of this Chapter is to set forth site development and design standards for residential and nonresidential development and building construction. A sign erected over or on, and wholly or partially dependent upon, the roof of any building for support. B. A tentative drawing made by a licensed surveyor or registered engineer for inspection purposes only, showing the entire tract of land for which subdivision is sought. Recharge Zone. A residential use, structure, or building incidental to the principal permitted or conditionally approved use on a site, whether comprising a portion of the principal structure on the site or located within an accessory structure or building. Public right-of-way. In this case, the City Administrator shall report this action in writing to the City Council and place the modified Conditional Use Permit directly on the City Council agenda for action at the Councils next meeting. 2. As used in this Ordinance Code [sic], plat shall be a map of a tract of land showing boundaries of individual lots, outlots, parcels, and outparcels, and streets, easements and rights-of-way prepared in accordance with this Ordinance Code [sic] as an instrument for recording in the official Public Records of Williamson County. Net Site Area includes only the portions of a site that lie in an uplands zone and have not been designated for wastewater irrigation. AVIATION FACILITIES. Site. BSEACD. z2 by Content Technology Solutions. Development Standards. The purpose of this Section is to require that the parking and circulation aspects of all developments are well designed with regard to safety, efficiency and convenience for vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians, both within the development and to and from surrounding areas. No such use shall commence without prior approval of a Conditional Use permit. The following are wholesaling, storage and distribution use types: Limited Warehousing and Distribution. A roof-like structure of a permanent nature which may be freestanding or projected from a wall of a building or its supports. During these periods, all applications being considered are subject to the extended review period. 1. Excessive glare can be annoying and may cause safety problems. New development must maintain small town character, look and feel of community. Commercial Off-Street Parking. The City of Liberty Hill has the statutory authority to exercise a broad range of powers within its city limits. The fifth anniversary of the effective date of Chapter 245 of the Local Government Code; or, B. D. Consent Agreements. 5. Net Site Area is the aggregate of: 100 percent of land with a gradient of 15% or less; 40% of the land with a gradient of more than 15% and not more than 25%; and. 20. The adopted City of Liberty Hill Drainage Master Plan. The action will be abated upon request of either party for mediation if appealed within 10 days. Williamson County shall be the primary platting authority in the Citys ETJ, until such time as the City of Liberty Hill and Williamson County enter into an interlocal agreement which stipulates the division of review authority. (If the City Administrator does not approve such a plat, the plat must automatically be forwarded to the Planning and Zoning Commission under the Subdivision Plat Review procedure.). C. Land Clearing and Modification. Transfer Station (or see also Waste Disposal Services). The Park zoning district covers publicly and privately-owned parks facilities. A facility where sand and gravel is are [sic] washed during processing. In cases where state or federal laws supersede the Citys requirements, then the applicable state or federal requirements shall apply. E. Modifications to the site plan which would result in increased compatibility or would mitigate potentially unfavorable impacts or would be necessary to conform to applicable regulations and standards and to protect the public health, safety, morals and general welfare.