The expiration date established by applying the subsection discussing regulations pertaining to the Permit as established in Chapter 3 Applications and Permits[]; or. In cases of partial destruction by fire or other causes, not exceeding fifty (50) percent of its value, the building inspector shall issue a permit for reconstruction. 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. A plat or replat or site development permit will not be approved unless the proposed lot(s) or development is connected to a water supply system which is capable of providing adequate water for health and emergency purposes. The final grade or elevation of the ground surface conforming to the proposed design. Physiographic Features. Development. Final plat review is required to ensure that a final recorded plat includes final engineering diagrams and descriptions that conform to the preliminary plat as approved by the City Council. Minor subdivisions in which all lots are fifteen (15) acres or larger. These include water, wastewater, stormwater drainage, roads, and open space resources. A bona fide intrafamily transfer means a transfer to a member of the owners immediate family of a portion of the owners property for the purpose of establishing a residence for that family member. Approval Criteria. Height. The decision of the city council shall be final. To allow the establishment of a use not otherwise permitted in the applicable zoning district. Effect of Appeal. F. The City Council shall serve as the final action authority for all development-related applications listed in Section 2.03.07(B) above, and as indicated throughout this Code. Rubbish. It is the intent of the Comprehensive Plan and this Code to encourage a mix of uses. The termination of, or termination of an interest in, an easement, right-of-way, or public dedication of land. A description of the nature of the project, including physical address. C. Final Plat Application Requirements. This policy may be further defined and supplemented by other codes adopted by the City. No sign may hereafter be erected, moved, added to, or structurally altered within the City or the ETJ without a permit issued by the City Administrator in conformity with the provisions of this Section and Section 6.12 of this Code. Criteria. F. Lighting. Unified Development Code Text Amendment. Any interpretation of the requirements of this Section shall be made in a manner consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Nonpoint Source Pollution. C. Responsibility for Final Action. A building, or portion thereof, designed or used exclusively for residential occupancy, including single-family dwellings, two-family dwellings, and multiple-family dwellings, (not including hotels and motels). Capable of being seen (whether or not legible) by a person of normal height and visual acuity while walking or driving on a public road. No plat shall be recommended without a determination that the plat conforms to the following: 1. A plat or replat will not be approved unless the proposed lot(s) have direct access to an improved public street, private street, or an approved public way, and connected by improved public street to an improved public thoroughfare. A deposit of materials of any kind placed by artificial means. Development is staged in a manner that can be accommodated by the timely provision of public utilities, facilities and services. Trees that must be moved because of right-of-way expansion; or. The City Council or other review authority holding the public hearing may approve or recommend action on the application subject to the suggested changes being made and incorporated into the new application. Certificate of Occupancy. Review and Approval. Nonrenewable Resources. The GIS interface for the City is ArcView (an ESRI Product). Any sign that transmits light through its face or any part thereof[.]. Nonpoint source pollution is not generally corrected by end-of-pipe treatment, but rather, by changes in land management practices. Buffering provides visual screening and spatial separation of two adjoining buildings and areas of intense activity. Manufactured Housing Community (MH2). Compliance with the general development plan and development agreement or ordinance governing the parcel of land to which the site plan is related. A sign erected parallel to, attached within six inches of, and supported throughout its length by the facade of a building. A map or plat designed to illustrate the general design features and street layout of a proposed subdivision which is proposed to be developed and platted in sections. Call (319) 627-2418. Exceptions to this review period are as follows: A. Adequate on-site restroom facilities may be required. In this case, the final plat will be approved and filed with the County Clerk. Modifications of the application at the public hearing by the Applicant can be referred back to the recommending body by the decision-making body. Typical uses include bulk laundry and cleaning plants, diaper services, or linen supply services. 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. E. Copies of letters from utility providers stating that utility service is available at the site. Table 3-4: Summary of Required Public Hearings, Appeal of Denial of Building Permit (sign-related). No more than two (2) dwellings units shall be contained within said separation. Reductions of buffer width more than fifty percent (50%) shall not be considered without written approval from the adjoining property owners, and only upon written approval by the City Council. A site plan will be approved and a site development permit issued if the development is in compliance with the general criteria for approval of administrative review procedures, the requirements of Chapter 5 [6] of this Code (Site Development Standards) and the following additional criteria: 1. Normal grade shall be construed to be the (1) existing grade prior to construction (2) the newly established grade after construction, or (3) the crown of the adjacent roadway. Outdoor display and storage shall be allowed in nonresidential districts provided that the storage does not result in a safety hazard to subject property, adjacent property, pedestrians, or vehicles. A. Applicability. Criteria for Approval. In such cases, the property owner shall be responsible for the entire initial costs of road improvements, including design costs. A. C. Notwithstanding the above, any garage or carport shall be set back a minimum of ten (10) feet from a right-of-way. Includes: Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Planned Unit Development, Conditional Use Permit, Zoning Map Amendment, Code Text Amendment procedures, and certain Variances. Provision of a comprehensive transportation system for bicycle, pedestrian and vehicular traffic that is connected and integrated with existing development. The minimum repairs needed to correct previously identified violations of local health, safety, or sanitary codes, and alterations to historic structures which that [sic] do not preclude their continued designation as historic structures are not considered substantial improvements. 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. Preliminary Yield. All applications for sign permits of any kind and for approval of Master or Common Signage Plan shall be submitted to the City Administrator. The City Administrator or his designee shall ordinarily administer and enforce the provisions of this Code. B. All monuments and control points shall be placed by a licensed land surveyor, and must be in place prior to the installation of any roadway improvements. Side Yard, Corner. 2. Efficient movement is the primary function of arterial roads; hence private access and frontage should be controlled and limited to high-volume generators of vehicle trips. Contributing Zone. Recreational Vehicle. The properties abutting on one side of a street and lying between two nearest intersecting or intercepting streets, or nearest intersecting or intercepting street, nonsubdivided land, watercourse, or municipal boundary. To the maximum extent feasible, pedestrians shall be separated from vehicles and bicycles. The final plat must incorporate all changes from the preliminary plat that were considered and approved by the City Council. 2. All new roadways shall be built in accordance with any the Transportation Plan Element of the City of Liberty Hill Comprehensive Plan, the Citys thoroughfare plan as may be adopted by the City Council, and any TxDot standards that may apply. Terms and conditions. Basement. GPS. If a final action has not been taken on an application by the appropriate City staff, board, or commission, at the end of the time requirement for that application, there will be no penalty assessed to the applicant or final review authority. Table 4-4 identifies the standards for lots within each zoning district that have been identified in Section 4.05. That granting the administrative exception serves an obvious and necessary purpose. A public or private right-of-way which that [sic] affords a primary means of vehicular access to abutting property, whether designated as a street, avenue, highway, road, boulevard, lane throughway, or however otherwise designated, but does not include driveways to buildings. This section applies to general compliance issues related to development within the City of Liberty Hill. H. Responsibility for Final Action. MAJOR UTILITY FACILITIES. M. Voluntary Compliance. The City Engineer may at his professional discretion (and approval by City Council) issue a waiver to this requirement. Single Business Use. Typical uses include occupancy of fraternity or sorority houses, dormitories, residence halls, halfway houses, or boarding houses. 1.1 Purpose and Scope . The multifamily district is intended to allow smaller and more financially-accessible dwelling units than the SF districts. It shall be unlawful for any person to begin, continue, or complete any development on any land within the territorial jurisdiction of the City to which the provisions of this Code apply, except in accordance with and upon compliance with the provisions of this Code. 12-2022) This Code of Ordinances and/or any other documents that appear on this site may not reflect the most current . Blocks shall be laid out to provide effective connectivity within and among subdivisions and neighborhoods. The Site Plan shall indicate which trees are proposed to remain, and which are to be removed. S. Prior to filing an appeal with a competent court of record, any party to an appeal may request that alternative resolution of the dispute be attempted. No yard for one lot shall be considered a yard for another lot as well, except in planned developments. (1) Where with respect to a particular subdivision the city council determines that a subdivider is unable to meet the requirements of subsections (e), (f) and (g) above, the subdivider may be required to deposit a cash payment with the city. Other activities, including outdoor processing of materials, storage of materials, and display of products are subject to conditional use standards for potential nuisance mitigation. B. Fiscal Surety. 3. 3. The City Administrator shall create a file of all certificates issued pursuant to this Section of the Code that will be available for the publics review during regular business hours. Topography. Site Development and Stormwater Permit Building PermitFee Schedule. Common Usable Open Space. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF INDUSTRIAL USE TYPES. Material which that [sic] is capable of causing injury to living organisms by chemical reaction or is capable of causing detrimental effects upon the physical or economic well-being of individuals. The application fee required for all policy or legislative applications is not refundable. H. Exemption from vested rights. Any stripping, excavating, filling, including hydraulic fill, stockpiling or any combination thereof. These Standards are minimum design standards. Outdoor Sports and Recreation. (4) Transfer of required parkland dedication in one subdivision to another location owned by the same subdivider within one-half mile of the proposed subdivision. GPS may be used as supporting documentation only and the datum source must be referenced. If the City Administrator fails to establish review periods for each procedure, the default review period will be ninety (90) days unless State law imposes a shorter period, in which event the shorter period will prevail. This reference will serve as the written interpretation. A Planned Unit Development District (PUD) is intended to provide a development that is more sensitive to the natural environment, creates an improved sense of place, or otherwise enhances the standard pattern of development in Liberty Hill. Community Service. An incorporated city may prohibit the installation of a mobile home for use or occupancy as a residential dwelling within its corporate limits. RESOURCE EXTRACTION. Net Yield. Establishment or places of business primarily engaged in providing informational, instructional, personal improvement and similar services of a nonprofessional nature. Typical uses include pet stores, small clinics, dog bathing and clipping salons, and pet grooming shops but excluding uses for livestock and large animals. Lot Area, Gross. I. Typical uses include new and used car dealerships, motorcycle dealerships, and boat, trailer, and recreational vehicle dealerships. Any sign erected, mounted or displayed prior to the adoption of this subchapter[.]. Upper story residential is a secondary use to a commercial use, where the commercial use is on the first floor and the upper story is used for residential purposes. Increased stormwater runoff attributable to new development must not exceed the capacity of the downstream drainage systems or adversely affect adjoining property. F. Applications must be made in a format consistent with requirements determined by the City Administrator. The City Administrator may approve the temporary use of attention attracting devices that generally conform to the requirements of this Code. D. When good cause exists, the City Administrator may extend the period of time for completion. In addition to the penalties otherwise provided, any condition caused or permitted to exist in violation of any provision of this Code or any ordinance, which provision is intended for the protection of the public health, safety or welfare, may be determined to constitute a public nuisance and may be abated by the City as provided by law. Adult Service Business means an adult encounter parlor, adult retreat, nude modeling studio, or a commercial enterprise that holds itself out to be primarily in the business of offering a service that is distinguished or characterized by an emphasis on depicting, describing, or relating to specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas. A finding that the proposed development is consistent with the Master Plan and the relevant provisions of this Chapter; viii. N. Chapter 245 of Texas Local Government Code adopted. Sound Level. E. Procedures for City Council review and action will be developed and adopted by the Council when appropriate. In the case of a conflict between two standards, the more restrictive shall apply. Where pedestrians and bicyclists share walkways, the pedestrian/bicycle system shall be designed to be wide enough to easily accommodate the amount of anticipated pedestrian and bicycle traffic volumes. (m) Any land that is dedicated as parkland and is disturbed during construction of the subdivision must be restored by the developer to its original condition or better prior to release of fiscal for the subdivision. For new developments or remodels of existing developments, off-street parking shall be provided according to the parking requirements found in Chapter 5 and 6 of this Code. 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. Whenever a user has violated or continues to violate any provision of this Code pertaining to water and wastewater infrastructure, an industrial wastewater discharge permit or order issued hereunder, or any other applicable waste pretreatment standard or health and sanitation requirement, water service to the user may be discontinued. Typical uses include wholesale distributors, storage warehouses and moving and storage firms. D. Conversion of a residential or nonresidential structure to a nonresidential use in which the floor area of the building is one thousand (1,000) square feet requires a site development permit. 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. D. Uses Not Listed: The City Administrator or the Councils designee shall use the descriptions found in Chapter 10 [8.00] to determine how an unlisted use should be treated. This district is further intended to encourage efficient utilization of land, affordable housing opportunities, open space preservation, and traditional neighborhood development, through pedestrian-friendly, suitable residential neighborhoods, protected from incompatible uses and with necessary facilities and services. 4. Sign Permits (number/letter change). The purpose of this Section is to describe lot development standards for both residential and nonresidential lots. Significantly Eroding Areas. 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. 3. No Vested Rights Determination that is requested as a basis for approval of an Application for Development Approval shall be issued unless the applicant demonstrates entitlement to common law vested rights as provided in subsection B above and demonstrates compliance with the following criteria for statutory vested rights: 1. Uses within this district are not compatible with residential areas and neighborhood commercial uses. 4. Q. Watercourse. Performance Bond. E. The City Administrator may develop administrative rules or additional procedures to clarify implementation of this Code, provided that such rules or procedures are approved by the City Council prior to their implementation or enforcement, and provided further that additional procedures do not violate any other provisions of this Code. Failure to comply with Consent Agreement. After receiving an application for recognition of vested rights, the City Administrator shall review the application and approve, deny or request additional information to be provided by the applicant for consideration within twenty (20) working days. Subdivision means the division of a lot, tract, or parcel of land into two or more lots, plats, sites, or other division of land for the purpose, whether immediate or future, of sale or of building development provided that this definition of a subdivision shall not include a bona fide division or partition of agricultural land not for development purposes. All construction of public infrastructure shall be designed and submitted to the office of the City Engineer according to the requirements set forth in the City of Liberty Design Criteria and Technical Specifications. The location generally corresponds to the Town Center Plan area in the Comprehensive Plan. 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. The total amount of acreage of raw land. Person. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF AGRICULTURAL USE TYPES. E. Initiation of a Planning and Zoning Commission process may be made upon application by the property owner of the affected property or its authorized agent. 3. Unified Development Code Text Amendment. Fees. A description of the lighting fixtures, including lamps, poles or other supports and shielding devices, which may be provided as catalogue illustrations from the manufacturer; C. Photometric data, which may be furnished by the manufacturer, showing the angle of light emission; and. Lodging with or without meals is provided for compensation on a weekly or monthly basis. This section shall not extend the time of validity for any permit. A change in ownership of a property through inheritance or the probate of an estate. a. that primarily offers books, magazines, films or videotapes, periodicals, or other printed or pictorial materials that emphasize specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas; and. This Section shall apply to all Nonconforming Signs. Trees to remain after construction is complete shall be protected from possible injury during construction. The City Council shall have the authority to hear and grant requests for a variance from the development standards of this Code. 1. SHOPPING CENTER OR MALL. Such an extension may not be granted after an applicant has requested final action. 5. The purpose of this Chapter is to establish the responsibilities and structure for administering and enforcing this Code, including the reviewing authority and minimum review procedures that will be followed by each reviewing authority. Conditional Use permits allow for discretionary City Council approval of uses with unique or widely varying operating characteristics or unusual site development features, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Code. B. B. Maximum Lot Coverage. The regulations and restrictions of the Parks and Recreation Board for the City of Liberty Hill will be pursuant to the provisions of applicable statutory requirements of the State of Texas and of the enabling ordinance establishing the Parks and Recreation Board. Public Utility. A plat or replat or site development permit will not be approved unless lighting requirements as defined in this Code are met. 2. You may come into the Development Services Center at 17575 Peak Avenue and buy a binder for $20, or you can download the Design Standards and Standard Details below at no cost. A. Computation of Area of Individual Signs. Such business may also be designed to accommodate pedestrian traffic. Chapter 245 of the Texas Local Government Code, as adopted in 2001 by the 77th Legislature, Regular session is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference herein. 1. Water system including utility easements, water distribution lines, fire hydrants, valves, pumps, and water towers in conformance with the terms and regulations of the provider of said utility; C. Sanitary sewer system including utility easements, sanitary sewer lines, manholes, and lift stations in conformance with the terms and regulations of the provider of said utility; D. Drainage system including drainage easements, channels, storm sewer lines and inlets, basins, control structures, and landscaping; G. Utilities for electric and telephone service and associated utility easements installed in conformance with the terms and regulations of the provider of said utility; H. Gas, cable television and other telecommunications service and associated utility easements, when provided, installed in conformance with the terms and regulations of the provider of said utility. Whenever the requirements of this Code are in conflict with the requirements of any other lawfully adopted rules, regulations, or ordinances, the requirement that is most restrictive or that imposes higher standards as determined by the City Council will apply. Upon cessation of the event or use, the site shall be returned to its previous condition (including the removal of all trash, debris, signage, attention attracting devices or other evidence of the special event or use). A residential building or portion thereof, other than a motel, or hotel, which contains lodging rooms which that [sic] accommodate not more than 20 persons who are not members of the keepers family. Compatible with the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan. The instantaneous difference between the actual pressure and the average or barometric pressure at a given point in space as produced by sound energy. The application for appeal shall be made in writing and shall contain the applicants factual and/or legal rationale for the appeal. B. F. Routed, embossed, or raised messages or sign copy must not be visible to the ordinary observer, if the face or message is blanked. The approval criteria are the Central City Fundamental Design Guidelines and applicable Subdistrict or Historic District Design Guidelines, depending on the geography. Liberty, South Carolina, is a city of 3,200 people, located in Pickens County in the northwestern corner of the state. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall forward its recommendation to the City Council who is responsible for final action on a Code Text Amendments. (3) At least 50% of the dedicated parkland shall be level, well-drained, and suitable for use as an open playfield. Washing and cleaning of automobiles and related light equipment. D. No person shall transfer, lease, sell or receive any part of a parcel before an administrative plat or final plat of such parcel and the remaining parcel have been approved by the City Council in accordance with the provisions of these regulations in this Code and filed of record with the County Clerk of Williamson County. The soils, topography, land slope and aspect, and local climate that influence the form and species composition of plant communities. An education facility is a public or private school (not a day care) for primary or secondary education. Redevelopment. A building, or portion thereof, containing three (3) or more dwelling units. Recommendations regarding the Code text amendments shall be made by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Any future development permits must comply with the final approved development ordinance. D. All Nonconforming Signs shall be subject to the following provisions: 1. MODULAR HOME RESIDENTIAL. A. Trees under 10" in diameter are not included in the 40%. The same as hotel, except it is designed to accommodate any number of guests, the building or buildings are designed primarily to serve tourists traveling by automobile, and ingress and egress to rooms need not be through a lobby or office. 2. Building Permits - Nothing in this Code shall require any change in plans, construction, size or designated use of any building, structure or part thereof that has been granted a building permit prior to the effective date of this Code, or any amendment to this Code, provided construction shall begin consistent with the terms and conditions of the building permit and proceed to completion in a timely manner.