11-16-09-Ordinance-Amending the Exterior Construction of Residential Buildings-11/02/2009ORDINANCE #11-16-09
THAT CHAPTER 3, ARTICLE 3.2100 "EXTERIOR CONSTRUCTION OF
RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS" IN THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
SANGER, TEXAS, IS HEREBY AMENDED; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANGER, TEXAS:
Section 1. That Chapter 3, Article 3.2100 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Sanger, Texas, is hereby amended to read as follows:
ARTICLE 3.2100 EXTERIOR CONSTRUCTION OF RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS
(a) This article establishes the exterior facade requirements for single-family residences,
duplexes and multi -family units in the City of Sanger.
(b) All exterior facades for the first story of a new single-family residence or duplex in any
zoning district, except where specifically exempted, shall be constructed of a minimum of one
hundred percent (100) percent masonry construction, including and limited to; brick, stone,
granite, marble, cast stone or stucco. All other floors shall be constructed of a minimum of fifty
(50) percent masonry.
(c) All exterior facades for the first story of a new apartment building or multi -family
dwelling in any zoning district shall be constructed of a minimum of one hundred (100) percent
masonry construction including brick, stone, cast stone, granite, marble or stucco. All floors
shall be constructed of a minimum of fifty (50) percent masonry.
(d) Additions to, or reconstruction of, existing structures must have, at a minimum, the same
ratio of masonry to other materials as does the existing structure.
(e) Detached garages, shops and storage buildings over two hundred (200) square feet must
have, at a minimum, the same percentage of masonry facade as the first floor of the main
structure. Buildings other than the primary residence on A -Agricultural zoned property are
exempt from this requirement.
(f) The City Council may approve an alternative to use a different material or design if they
find that the -material or design meets or exceeds the intent of this article after conducting a
public hearing. Notice of the hearing must be published in the local newspaper at least fifteen
(15) days prior, and notices mailed to all property owners within two hundred (200) feet at least
ten (10) days prior, to the public hearing.
Section 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent of
such conflict, hereby repealed.
Section 3. It is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council that the sections,
paragraphs, sentences, clauses, phrases and words of this Ordinance are severable and, if any
word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, or section of this Ordinance shall be declared
unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such
unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the remaining portions of this Ordinance, since the
same would have been enacted by the City Council without the incorporation in this Ordinance
of any such unconstitutional word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, or section.
Section 4. Any person, firm, or corporation who shall violate any of the provisions of
this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined in accordance
with the general penalty provision found in Section 1.109 of this Code.
Section 5. This ordinance will take effect immediately from and after its passage, and
the publication of the caption, as the law and Charter in such cases provide
PASSED AND APPROVED this
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City of Sanger, Texas.
APPROVED:
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