1. 1. A summons or notice may be issued by any police officer or code enforcement officer employed by the City of Liberty Hill, an employee designated by the Fire Marshal, or an employee of the City authorized to issue tickets for parking violations. The Planning and Zoning Commission will have no authority for final action. The standards in this district will allow continued, conforming use for existing uses as defined in the Zoning Use Table, and encourage new development in a compact, pedestrian-oriented environment. A stream containing surface water throughout an average rainfall year, as shown on the most recent 7.5 minute topographic quadrangle published by the United States Geologic Survey. D. Effect of Council Approval. Yards shall be measured from the property line of the site or street line to the nearest exterior wall of a structure. Outlot. B. Canopy trees are trees that occupy the uppermost layer in a forest. Consult the Williamson County Health Department for further information. The accessory use shall be subordinate to and support a primary use or principal; B. In order to provide a method by which human error (e.g., miscalculations) may be corrected, administrative exceptions or adjustments may be permitted. A plat or replat or site development permit will not be approved unless the proposed lot(s) or site developments are served by an approved means of wastewater collection and treatment. Chapters 211 and 212 of the Texas Local Government Code together with the general police powers of municipalities empower the City to adopt this Unified Development Code. C. The Planning and Zoning Commission will be formed and conduct all activities in accordance with this Code and other applicable City code requirements, the ordinance creating the Commission and any adopted Bylaws. Where an existing thoroughfare that does not meet the Citys right-of-way or design standards abuts a proposed new development, the City may require the property owner to dedicate the right-of-way for a standard thoroughfare width, and to improve the street according to the dimensions and specifications in this Code, depending on factors such as the impact of the development on the thoroughfare, the timing of development in relation to need for the thoroughfare, and the likelihood that adjoining property will develop in a timely manner. C. Responsibility for Final Action. F. That the proposed use, together with the conditions applicable thereto, will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity. To approve an application for an administrative exception, the Board of Adjustment must determine that the following criteria are met: 1. Action on Permit. Nonresidential Development uses Maximum Impervious Cover only. A. Applicability. This policy may be further defined and supplemented by other codes adopted by the City. Yards include the required setbacks and open space for individual lots. Restaurants are specifically excluded from this definition. The notice is deemed delivered when deposited in the United States Postal mail, with postage paid to the last known address of the party responsible for such sign. SCOPE The Design Standards as hereinafter specified shall be used as the basis of design for all development within the jurisdiction of the City of Morgan Hill. Trees under 10" in diameter are not included in the 40%. C. General Commercial/Retail (C3). B. In the absence of any provision to the contrary, the subdivider, developer or applicant shall provide the following improvements, as approved in the construction plans, in conformance with the standards, specifications and requirements of this Unified Development Code: A. I. B. Typical uses include electronics research laboratories, space research and development firms, and pharmaceutical research. The mean horizontal distance between the front lot line and rear lot line of a lot, measured within the lot boundaries. The City Administrator shall advise the City Attorney of the claim, and the City Attorney shall make a determination of the validity of the claim within twenty (20) days of its receipt by the City; provided, however, that the twenty (20) day period shall not begin to run until all requisite information to support the claim has been submitted. To extend physically a nonconforming use of land. KENNELS. The raising of fish or shellfish in any natural or manmade, enclosed or impounded, water body. Such signs may include, but shall not be limited to: seasonal holidays such as Christmas or Easter, school or religious activities, sports boosters, or events of community interest. More than one principal use may exist on a tract if done so completely in accordance with this Ordinance Code [sic]. Boarding, breeding or raising of horses not owned by the occupants of the premises or riding of horses by other than the occupants of the premises or their nonpaying guests. The temporary use shall not cause undue traffic congestion or safety concerns, as determined by the City Engineer, given anticipated attendance and the design of adjacent streets, intersections and traffic controls. (PRIVATE). That because of the conditions that create the need for the variance, the application of this Code to the particular piece of property would effectively prohibit or unreasonably restrict the utilization of the property. Building Setback Line. New developments or improvements of existing developments should consult the City of Liberty Hill for compliance. In many cases, the total number of units that can be placed on a site, after considering the land area needed to accommodate infrastructure and environmental factors (right-of-way, drainage, floodplains, steep slopes, impervious cover limitations, minimum lot size standards, yard setbacks, and maximum lot coverage) will be less than the amount based simply on the maximum development density. Health Officer. A. The City and its agents shall enforce and ensure compliance with the provisions of this Code and shall take necessary and appropriate actions to prevent or cease any violations of the provisions of this Code. The City of Liberty Hill has the statutory authority to exercise a broad range of powers within its city limits. B. 19. C. Responsibility for Final Action. By delivering data in this format it saves the County money and increases access to the data. The City Administrator may include additional information about the uses and standards required for a development to proceed, however, and such additional information does not constitute permission to proceed with development. Uncovered and unenclosed decks, porches, landings, balconies, and stairways (the portion of which is less than thirty [30] inches above grade). Mobile Home Park.. Any site, lot, parcel, or tract of land that is improved, used, or intended for the accommodation of mobile homes that are used for living purposes. I. 3. E. The City Administrator is responsible for final action. 1. Suspended Sign. Approval of Water Quality Controls. A description of all development approvals, permits, or other local or State approvals needed for the proposed development; vii. The total number of units allowed (not yet permitted) based on the Preliminary Yield and Lot Standards for a tract. To the extent it is practicable, monuments should be installed in locations that will prevent disturbance or destruction of the monument by construction activities. Maximum Impervious Cover = (% Coverage Allowed) X (Net Site Area). 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 (8) feet or more in width or forty (40) body feet or more in length, or when erected on site, is three hundred and twenty (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. C. The lawful use of the building at the time of the passage of this ordinance may be continued although such does not conform to the provisions hereof, and such use may be extended throughout the building provided no structural alterations except those required by law or ordinance are made therein. An open area within a residential development reserved for the exclusive use of residents of the development and their guests. Agricultural BMPs include, but are not limited to, strip cropping, terracing, contour stripping, grass waterways, animal waste structures, ponds, minimal tillage, grass and naturally vegetated filter strips, and proper nutrient application measures. 7. June. Class 3: Neighborhood and other local commercial and service activities, including but not limited to retail operations, restaurants (without drive-up windows), banks (without drive-up windows), convenience stores (without gasoline sales), offices (over three stories), multifamily and manufactured housing. Existing Sign. City Hall 409 N Calhoun St West Liberty, IA 52776. MAJOR UTILITY FACILITIES. When a vehicle is towed, the owner shall be liable for the wrecker and the storage fees in addition to the fine for the violation of this Code section. All text amendments shall be in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. Automotive Repair Services. The party responsible for a sign shall be: (1) The person whose name of business is being identified on the sign, and/or. Temporary signs for special events such as charitable, church, or community activities. Upon review of the application, if the City Administrator finds that the applicant has provided sufficient information to establish that one (1) or more legally sufficient and applicable permit(s) exists on a project, the City Administrator shall issue a certificate to the applicant recognizing vested rights for the project which shall be dated and signed by the City Administrator. No application requiring a TIA may be made until the scope of the required study has been determined. It is computed as the total amount of impervious surface on the lot divided by the total lot area. A. Applicability. When a TIA is required, the type and scope of the study shall be determined during a scoping meeting with the City Administrator or his designee. Boarding and care services for dogs, cats and similar small animals. Boarding and Rooming House. Approvals and permits issued pursuant to this Code shall expire according to the following Table 3-2. 2. C. Building Setbacks. A. The City or its representatives may inspect any development activity to enforce the provisions of this Code. Provision of a comprehensive transportation system for bicycle, pedestrian and vehicular traffic that is connected and integrated with existing development. Typical uses include occupancy of fraternity or sorority houses, dormitories, residence halls, halfway houses, or boarding houses. The City Administrator shall reject such construction only if it fails to comply with the standards and specifications contained or referred to herein. E. The PUD development ordinance, as modified and approved by the City Council, becomes, in effect, a modification to the regulations and standards of this Code that apply only to the area of land described by the PUD development ordinance. (b) The subdividers of all residential subdivision of more than four single-family lots shall be required to provide for the parkland needs of future residents through the clear fee simple dedication of suitable land for park and recreational purposes. Open Space. The City may require the phasing of development and/or improvements to the systems so as to maintain adequate wastewater capacity. Any animated, rotating, fluttering or nonstationary device made of flexible materials designed to attract attention. The use of a site for two or more townhouse dwelling units, constructed with common or abutting walls each located on a separate ground parcel within the total development site, together with common area serving all dwelling units. The 2010 Census showed the City to have a population of 967 and the 2020 Census estimate showed the population to be 3,346. No. 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. Before any development or project can proceed, the City Administrator must be satisfied that the landowner or developer will be in a financial position to install or cause to be installed at his own cost, risk, and expense, all of the improvements required by this Code. Part of a building between any floor and the floor next above, and if there be no floor above, then the ceiling above. Appeal of an administrative decision may be initiated by any person aggrieved by the administrative decision, in compliance with 211.010 of the Texas Local Government Code. However, for lots abutting any street designated as minor collector or higher in classification, all lot lines abutting such higher order streets shall be deemed front lot lines. The City Administrator, Building Official, or another designee of the City Council shall not be required to provide notice of intent to suspend or revoke for violations of this Code that cause imminent destruction of property or injury to persons. D. The City Administrator shall comply with any specific procedures described in this Code. Typical uses include winery, sheet metal shop, welding shop and machine shop. 5. A Legal Lot Verification Letter is a letter in accordance with 212.0115 of the Texas Local Government Code that indicates whether or not a lot has been properly platted. If the City Council determines that the condition of a partys development or action of another party violates a higher standard than that required by this Code, the provisions of the applicable state or federal statute shall govern. Trees that must be moved during a fire prevention operation. A public road or street which that [sic] is part of the Highway Maintenance System of Williamson County. L. For corner lots, the side yard setback on side facing public right-of-way shall meet the same as front yard setback. A variance, therefore, permits construction or development in a manner otherwise prohibited by this Ordinance Code [sic]. Applies to a Certificate of Design Compliance. Lot Line, Side. The requirements of this Code and any applicable state law. Structure. Preliminary Yield is the number of residential units can fit on the Developable Land. Best practices in the planning and land development professions. If the application is determined to be incomplete, the City Administrator shall notify the applicant in writing. iii. The maps, drawings, and specifications indicating the proposed location and design of improvements to be installed in a subdivision/site plan. These uses may locate in districts as indicated under special conditions. Notification of the expiration of regulations shall be provided to the applicant as part of the notification of approval of the development-related permit. Educational institutions of higher learning which offer a course of study designed to culminate in the issuance of a degree as defined by the Education Code of the State of Texas. Loc. This section shall describe standards and procedures for determining measurements for various items described in this Ordinance Code [sic]. B. The Minimum Lot Width is the minimum width of a lot (in feet), measured parallel to and along the front property line. Other Property. G. Park (PARK). Bed and Breakfast. Waivers of the standards required for plat approval are not considered variances and must be requested from the Planning and Zoning Commission and then the City Council during the plat review process. A. Applicability. The Mayor and City Council for the City of Liberty Hill. The City Administrator shall require sufficient fiscal surety to insure the orderly development within any subdivision or site development in the form of either (1) a performance bond or (2) an irrevocable letter of credit, equal to 110% of the estimated total cost of the improvements not yet completed and/or accepted as complete. To the maximum extent feasible, pedestrians and vehicles shall be separated through provision of a separate sidewalk or walkway for pedestrians. A summons or notice to appear in answer to a charge of parking, standing or stopping in violation of this section must specify the location of the fire lane or accessible space in which the violation occurred. A binding Site Plan for the Conditional Use Permit must be approved by the City Council in order to approve issuance of a Conditional Use Permit. Lot of Record. Additionally, as provided in subsection (g) of this section, this section shall not apply to the types of ordinances, or other governmental action, enumerated in VTCA Local Government Code 245.004 or exempt from the requirements of Local Government Code 43.002. 2. A temporary sign erected by the owner, or his agent, advertising for the rental, leasing or sale of the real property upon which the sign is located. A. E. Duplex Residential (TF). Should the permit, which is the basis for vested rights recognition, have been issued by a governmental agency other than the City, the City Administrator shall request the City Attorney to determine whether the permit establishes rights under Chapter 245 of the Texas Local Government Code. Typical uses include automotive wrecking yards, junkyards or salvage yards. No land may be subdivided or platted through the use of any legal description other than with reference to a plat approved by the City Council or the City Administrator in accordance with these regulations. Uplands Zone. Once a procedure has been initiated and the application deemed complete, the City Administrator will review the application, considering any applicable criteria for approval and prepare a report to the BOA. 3. Incidental Sign. Community Service. Application by the property owner of the affected property or its authorized agent. C. The City Administrator is responsible for final action. F. The City Engineer is responsible for final action. C. Where appropriate, a letter from each respective utility service provider (when such utility is not provided by the City of Liberty Hill) which states that all requirements have been met, is sufficient in meeting the intent of this section. When the City Administrator determines not to be feasible, an in lieu of fee may be assessed to provide adequate parking at another location. G. 7,500 sq. 1. Historic District. If the landowners determine to either fund in advance or fund more than their pro-rata share, the City shall credit the developers future fiscal posting. Applicants may file multiple applications for nonconcurrent actions/approvals. BMPs [sic]. 5. Any permanent roof-like structure projecting beyond a building or extending from a facade, along and projecting beyond the wall of the building, generally designed and constructed to provide protection from the weather. The unincorporated area that is contiguous to the corporate boundaries of the municipality and that is located within one-half mile of those boundaries (in the case of a municipality with fewer than 5,000 inhabitants). 3. PERSONAL SERVICES. The owner of any premises on which there is displayed or maintained an abandoned sign or abandoned supporting structure shall comply with the following requirements: 1. The City shall not provide or connect City water, sewer, or other utility owned or licensed by the City to any property to which the provisions of this Code apply, unless and until the owner of the property, or its agent, is in compliance with the provisions of this Code. The City Administrator shall have the authority to make all written interpretations of this Code. HOTEL-MOTEL. Action Following Preliminary Plat Approval. However, the paint must completely cover the sign face or message portion of the structure. The City of Liberty Hills Comprehensive Plan, as adopted and as amended and periodically updated, is the policy guide for the development of the Unified Development Code. Pole Sign. Establishments or places or [of] business primarily engaged in automotive related or heavy equipment sales or services. D. Potentially unfavorable effects or impacts on other existing or permitted uses on abutting sites, to the extent that such impacts exceed those which reasonably may result from use of the site by a permitted use. Building, Principal. Logo. A public school offering instruction at the elementary school level in the branches of learning and study required to be taught in the public schools of the State of Texas. A private residence where eight (8) or fewer children receive care and supervision for periods of less than 24 hours per day.