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05-06-01-Ordinance-Amending the SF1 Single Family Residential District Regulations-05/21/2001CITY OF SANGER, TEXAS ORDINANCE NO.05-06-01 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 12, SECTIONS 9-12A, AND ADDING 3 SECTIONS TO BE KNOWN AS SECTION 13, SECTION 14, SECTION 15, AND SECTION 16, AND RENAMING THE CURRENT SECTIONS 13-43 TO SECTIONS 17-47, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SANGER, DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS, TO PROVIDE FOR A CHANGE IN ALL OF THE SINGLE FAMILY ZONING AND ADDING ADDITIONAL SINGLE FAMILY ZONING CATEGORIES; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. BE IT ORDAINED AND ORDERED by the City Council of the City of Sanger, Texas that: SECTION I Chapter 12, Sections 9-12a, be amended, along with adding 3 sections to be known as section 13, section 14, section 15, and section 16, and renaming the current sections 13-43 to sections 17-47 as follows: SECTION 9 "SF I" - SINGLE FAMMY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT - 1 General Purpose and Description - This district is intended to provide for larger lots with associated large single family residential dwellings and associated structures. Such districts will usually be located in relatively remote areas, separated from heavy traffic and major thoroughfares. This district is also appropriate in areas of environmental sensitivity and/or uneven topography and as a buffer between areas expected to remain in agricultural use for an extended period of time and areas expected to experience residential development. 9.1 PERMITTED USES: A. Uses permitted in the SF-1 District are outlined in the chart in Section 30. 9.2 AREA REGULATIONS: A. Size of Yards: A. Minimum Front Yard - Thirty feet (30') B. Minimum Side Yard - Fifteen feet (15'); Twenty-five feet (25') on corner adjacent to side street. C. Minimum Rear Yard - Twenty-five feet (25') B. Size of Lots: A. Minimum Lot Area - Twenty two thousand (22,000) square feet B. Minimum Lot Width - One hundred twenty-five feet (125') C. Minimum Lot Depth - One hundred fifty feet (150') C. Minimum Dwelling Size: Twenty-four hundred (2400) square feet D. Maximum Lot Coverage: Twenty-five percent (25%) by the main building; Forty percent (40%) by the main building, accessory buildings, driveways and parking. E. Parking Regulations: Not less than two (2) covered, encloses parking spaces shall be provided behind the front yard line. Off-street parking spaces and Loading Requirements shall be provided in Section 32. F. Other Regulations 1. Accessory Buildings: a. Minimum Front Yard - Sixty feet (60') b. Minimum Side Yard - Ten feet (10') C. Minimum Rear Yard - Ten feet (10') SECTION 10 "SF2" - SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT - 2 General Purpose and Description - This district is intended to provide for low density, traditional single family residential development. This district is appropriate as a buffer between higher density residential uses and agricultural and/or estate type residential areas. 10.1 PERMITTED USES: A. Uses permitted in the SF-2 District are outlined in the chart in Section 30. 10.2 AREA REGULATIONS: A. Size of Yards: A. Minimum Front Yard - Twenty -five feet (25') B. Minimum Side Yard - ten feet (10'); Twenty feet (20') on corner adjacent to side street. C. Minimum Rear Yard - Twenty-five feet (25') B. Size of Lots: A. Minimum Lot Area - Sixteen thousand (16,000) square feet B. Minimum Lot Width - One hundred feet (100') C. Minimum Lot Depth - One hundred forty feet (140') C. Minimum Dwelling Size: One of the categories below will be assigned at the time of zoning. The minimum dwelling size will be concurrent with the letter attached to the zoning as follows: A - Twenty-four hundred (2400) square feet B - Two thousand (2000) square feet D. Maximum Lot Coverage: Forty percent (40%) by the main building; Forty percent (60%) by the main building, accessory buildings, driveways and parking. E. Parking Regulations: Not less than two (2) covered, encloses parking spaces shall be provided behind the front yard line. Off-street parking spaces and Loading Requirements shall be provided in Section 32. F. Other Regulations 1. Accessory Buildings: a. Minimum Front Yard - Sixty feet (60') b. Minimum Side Yard - Ten feet (10') C. Minimum Rear Yard - Ten feet (10') SECTION 11 "SF3" - SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT - 3 General Purpose and Description - This district is intended to accommodate the standard single family residential development. This district is appropriate as a buffer between higher density residential uses and agricultural and/or estate type residential areas. 11.1 PERMITTED USES: A. Uses permitted in the SF-3 District are outlined in the chart in Section 30. 11.2 AREA REGULATIONS: A. Size of Yards: A. Minimum Front Yard - Twenty -five feet (25') B. Minimum Side Yard - eight feet (8'); Twenty feet (20') on corner adjacent to side street. No side yard for allowable nonresidential uses shall be less than twenty-five feet (25'). C. Minimum Rear Yard - Twenty-five feet (25') B. Size of Lots: A. Minimum Lot Area - Twelve thousand (12,000) square feet B. Minimum Lot Width - Ninety feet (90') C. Minimum Lot Depth - One hundred twenty feet (120') C. Minimum Dwelling Size: One of the categories below will be assigned at the time of zoning. The minimum dwelling size will be concurrent with the letter attached to the zoning as follows: A - Twenty-four hundred (2400) square feet B - Two thousand (2000) square feet C - Eighteen hundred (1800) square feet D. Maximum Lot Coverage: Forty percent (40%) by the main building; Forty percent (60%) by the main building, accessory buildings, driveways and parking. E. Parking Regulations: Not less than two (2) covered, encloses parking spaces shall be provided behind the front yard line. Off-street parking spaces and Loading Requirements shall be provided in Section 32. F. Other Regulations 1. Accessory Buildings: A. Minimum Front Yard - Sixty feet (60') B. Minimum Side Yard - Ten feet (10') C. Minimum Rear Yard - Ten feet (10') SECTION 12 "SF4" - SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT - 4 General Purpose and Description - This district is intended to accommodate single family residential development with the requirements as outlined below. 12.1 PERMITTED USES: A. Uses permitted in the SF-4 District are outlined in the chart in Section 30. 12.2 AREA REGULATIONS: A. Size of Yards: A. Minimum Front Yard - Twenty -five feet (25') B. Minimum Side Yard - eight feet (8'); Twenty feet (20') on corner adjacent to side street. No side yard for allowable nonresidential uses shall be less than twenty-five feet (25'). C. Minimum Rear Yard - Twenty-five feet (25') B. Size of Lots: A. Minimum Lot Area - Ninety-six hundred (9600) square feet B. Minimum Lot Width - Eighty feet (80') C. Minimum Lot Depth - One hundred twenty feet (120') C. Minimum Dwelling Size: One of the categories below will be assigned at the time of zoning. The minimum dwelling size will be concurrent with the letter attached to the zoning as follows: A - Twenty-four hundred (2400) square feet B - Two thousand (2000) square feet C - Eighteen hundred (1800) square feet D - Sixteen hundred (1600) square feet D. Maximum Lot Coverage: Forty percent (40%) by the main building; Forty percent (60%) by the main building, accessory buildings, driveways and parking. E. Parking Regulations: Not less than two (2) covered, encloses parking spaces shall be provided behind the front yard line. Off-street parking spaces and Loading Requirements shall be provided in Section 32. F. Other Regulations 1. Accessory Buildings: A. Minimum Front Yard - Sixty feet (60') B. Minimum Side Yard - Ten feet (10') C. Minimum Rear Yard - Ten feet (10') SECTION 13 "SF5" - SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT - 5 General Purpose and Description - This district is intended to accommodate single family residential development with the requirements as outlined below. 13.1 PERMITTED USES: A. Uses permitted in the SF-5 District are outlined in the chart in Section 30. 13.2 AREA REGULATIONS: A. Size of Yards: A. Minimum Front Yard - Twenty -five feet (25') B. Minimum Side Yard - eight feet (8'); Twenty feet (20') on corner adjacent to side street. No side yard for allowable nonresidential uses shall be less than twenty-five feet (25'). C. Minimum Rear Yard - Twenty-five feet (25') B. Size of Lots: A. Minimum Lot Area - Eighty-four hundred (8400) square feet B. Minimum Lot Width - Seventy feet (70') C. Minimum Lot Depth - One hundred twenty feet (120') C. Minimum Dwelling Size: One of the categories below will be assigned at the time of zoning. The minimum dwelling size will be concurrent with the letter attached to the zoning as follows: A - Twenty-four hundred (2400) square feet B - Two thousand (2000) square feet C - Eighteen hundred (1800) square feet D - Sixteen hundred (1600) square feet E - Fifteen hundred (1500) square feet D. Maximum Lot Coverage: Forty percent (40%) by the main building; Forty percent (60%) by the main building, accessory buildings, driveways and parking. E. Parking Regulations: Not less than two (2) covered, encloses parking spaces shall be provided behind the front yard line. Off-street parking spaces and Loading Requirements shall be provided in Section 32. F. Other Regulations 1. Accessory Buildings: A. Minimum Front Yard - Sixty feet (60') B. Minimum Side Yard - Ten feet (10') C. Minimum Rear Yard - Ten feet (10') SECTION 14 "SF6" - SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT - 6 General Purpose and Description - This district is intended to accommodate single family residential development with the requirements as outlined below. 14.1 PERMITTED USES: A. Uses permitted in the SF-6 District are outlined in the chart in Section 30. 14.2 AREA REGULATIONS: A. Size of Yards: A. Minimum Front Yard - Twenty -five feet (25') B. Minimum Side Yard - eight feet (8'); Twenty feet (20') on corner adjacent to side street. No side yard for allowable nonresidential uses shall be less than twenty-five feet (25'). C. Minimum Rear Yard - Twenty-five feet (25') R. Size of Lots: A. Minimum Lot Area - Seventy-seven hundred (7700) square feet B. Minimum Lot Width - Seventy feet (70') C. Minimum Lot Depth - One hundred ten feet (110') C. Minimum Dwelling Size: One of the categories below will be assigned at the time of zoning. The minimum dwelling size will be concurrent with the letter attached to the zoning as follows: A - Twenty-four hundred (2400) square feet B - Two thousand (2000) square feet C - Eighteen hundred (1800) square feet D - Sixteen hundred (1600) square feet E - Fifteen hundred (1500) square feet F - Thirteen hundred and fifty (1350) square feet D. Maximum Lot Coverage: Forty percent (40%) by the main building; Forty percent (60%) by the main building, accessory buildings, driveways and parking. E. Parking Regulations: Not less than two (2) covered, encloses parking spaces shall be provided behind the front yard line. Off-street parking spaces and Loading Requirements shall be provided in Section 32. F. Other Regulations 1. Accessory Buildings: A. Minimum Front Yard - Sixty feet (60') B. Minimum Side Yard - Ten feet (10') C. Minimum Rear Yard - Ten feet (10') SECTION 15 "SF7" - SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT - 7 General Purpose and Description - This district is intended to accommodate single family residential development with the requirements as outlined below. 15.1 PERMITTED USES: A. Uses permitted in the SF-7 District are outlined in the chart in Section 30. 15.2 AREA REGULATIONS: A. Size of Yards: A. Minimum Front Yard - Twenty -five feet (25') B. Minimum Side Yard - eight feet (8'); Twenty feet (20') on corner adjacent to side street. No side yard for allowable nonresidential uses shall be less than twenty-five feet (25'). C. Minimum Rear Yard - Twenty -rive feet (25') B. Size of Lots: A. Minimum Lot Area - Seven thousand (7000) square feet B. Minimum Lot Width - Sixty-five feet (65') C. Minimum Lot Depth - One hundred feet (100') C. Minimum Dwelling Size: One of the categories below will be assigned at the time of zoning. The minimum dwelling size will be concurrent with the letter attached to the zoning as follows: A - Twenty-four hundred (2400) square feet B - Two thousand (2000) square feet C - Eighteen hundred (1800) square feet D - Sixteen hundred (1600) square feet E - Fifteen hundred (1500) square feet F - Thirteen hundred and fifty (1350) square feet G - Twelve hundred (1200) square feet H - One thousand (1000) square feet D. Maximum Lot Coverage: Forty percent (40%) by the main building; Forty percent (60%) by the main building, accessory buildings, driveways and parking. E. Parking Regulations: Not less than two (2) covered, encloses parking spaces shall be provided behind the front yard line. Off-street parking spaces and Loading Requirements shall be provided in Section 32. F. Other Regulations 1. Accessory Buildings: A. Minimum Front Yard - Sixty feet (60') B. Minimum Side Yard - Ten feet (10') C. Minimum Rear Yard - Ten feet (10') SECTION 16 "SF8" - SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT - 8 General Purpose and Description - This district is intended to accommodate the existing properties in the older part of town. 16.1 PERMITTED USES: A. Uses permitted in the SF-8 District are outlined in the chart in Section 30. 16.2 AREA REGULATIONS: A. Size of Yards: A. Minimum Front Yard - Twenty -five feet (25') B. Minimum Side Yard - eight feet (8'); Twenty feet (20') on corner adjacent to side street. No side yard for allowable nonresidential uses shall be less than twenty-five feet (25'). C. Minimum Rear Yard - Twenty-five feet (25') B. Size of Lots: A. Minimum Lot Area - Six thousand (6000) square feet B. Minimum Lot Width - Sixty feet (60') C. Minimum Lot Depth - One hundred feet (100') C. Minimum Dwelling Size: One thousand (1000) square feet D. Maximum Lot Coverage: Forty percent (40%) by the main building; Forty percent (60%) by the main building, accessory buildings, driveways and parking. E. Parking Regulations: Not less than one (1) covered, enclosed parking space shall be provided behind the front yard line. Off-street parking spaces and Loading Requirements shall be provided in Section 32. F. Other Regulations 1. Accessory Buildings: A. Minimum Front Yard - Sixty feet (60') B. Minimum Side Yard - Ten feet (10') C. Minimum Rear Yard - Ten feet (10') Current SECTION 13 shall be changed to SECTION 17, and the article numbers shall be changed to correspond with the Section numbers. Current SECTION 14 shall be changed to SECTION 18, and the article numbers shall be changed to correspond with the Section numbers. Current SECTION 15 shall be changed to SECTION 19, and the article numbers shall be changed to correspond with the Section numbers. Current SECTION 16 shall be changed to SECTION 20, and the article numbers shall be changed to correspond with the Section numbers. Current SECTION 17 shall be changed to SECTION 21, and the article numbers shall be changed to correspond with the Section numbers. Current SECTION 18 shall be changed to SECTION 22, and the article numbers shall be changed to correspond with the Section numbers. Current SECTION 19 shall be changed to SECTION 23, and the article numbers shall be changed to correspond with the Section numbers. Current SECTION 20 shall be changed to SECTION 24, and the article numbers shall be changed to correspond with the Section numbers. Current SECTION 21 shall be changed to SECTION 25, and the article numbers shall be changed to correspond with the Section numbers. Current SECTION 22 shall be changed to SECTION 26, and the article numbers shall be changed to correspond with the Section numbers. Current SECTION 23 shall be changed to SECTION 27, and the article numbers shall be changed to correspond with the Section numbers. Current SECTION 24 shall be changed to SECTION 28, and the article numbers shall be changed to correspond with the Section numbers. Current SECTION 25 shall be changed to SECTION 29, and the article numbers shall be changed to correspond with the Section numbers. Current SECTION 26 shall be changed to SECTION 30, and the article numbers shall be changed to correspond with the Section numbers. Current SECTION 27 shall be changed to SECTION 31, and the article numbers shall be changed to correspond with the Section numbers. Current SECTION 28 shall be changed to SECTION 32, and the article numbers shall be changed to correspond with the Section numbers. Current SECTION 29 shall be changed to SECTION 33, and the article numbers shall be changed to correspond with the Section numbers. Current SECTION 30 shall be changed to SECTION 34, and the article numbers shall be changed to correspond with the Section numbers. Current SECTION 31 shall be changed to SECTION 35, and the article numbers shall be changed to correspond with the Section numbers. Current SECTION 32 shall be changed to SECTION 36, and the article numbers shall be changed to correspond with the Section numbers. Current SECTION 33 shall be changed to SECTION 37, and the article numbers shall be changed to correspond with the Section numbers. Current SECTION 34 shall be changed to SECTION 38, and the article numbers shall be changed to correspond with the Section numbers. Current SECTION 35 shall be changed to SECTION 39, and the article numbers shall be changed to correspond with the Section numbers. Current SECTION 36 shall be changed to SECTION 40, and the article numbers shall be changed to correspond with the Section numbers. Current SECTION 37 shall be changed to SECTION 41, and the article numbers shall be changed to correspond with the Section numbers. Current SECTION 38 shall be changed to SECTION 42, and the article numbers shall be changed to correspond with the Section numbers. Current SECTION 39 shall be changed to SECTION 43, and the article numbers shall be changed to correspond with the Section numbers. Current SECTION 40 shall be changed to SECTION 44, and the article numbers shall be changed to correspond with the Section numbers. Current SECTION 41 shall be changed to SECTION 45, and the article numbers shall be changed to correspond with the Section numbers. Current SECTION 42 shall be changed to SECTION 46, and the article numbers shall be changed to correspond with the Section numbers. Current SECTION 43 shall be changed to SECTION 47, and the article numbers shall be changed to correspond with the Section numbers. SECTION II All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict hereof are, to the extent of such conflict, repealed. By the passage of this ordinance, no presently illegal use shall be deemed to have been legalized unless such use specifically falls within a use district where the actual use is a conforming use. Otherwise, such uses shall remain non -conforming uses where recognized, or an illegal use, as the case may be. It is further the intent and declared purpose of this ordinance that no offense committed and no liability, penalty or forfeiture, either civil or criminal, incurred prior to the time the existing ordinance was amended in its entirety by this Ordinance, shall be discharged or affected by such repeal; but prosecution and suits for such offenses, liabilities, penalties, or forfeitures may be instituted or causes presently pending may be proceeded with in all respects as if such prior ordinance had not been amended. SECTION IV Any person or corporation violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall upon conviction be fined the sum of two hundred dollars ($200) per day; and each and every day that the provisions of this ordinance are violated shall constitute a separate and distinct offense. In addition to the said penalty provided for, the right is hereby conferred and extended upon any property owner owning property in any district where such property owner may be affected or invaded by a violation of the terms of the ordinance to bring suit in such court or courts having jurisdiction thereof and obtain such remedies as may be available at law and equity in the protection of the rights of such property owners. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED, this the 21st day of May, 2001, by the City Council of the City of Sanger, Denton County, Texas. Tommy K' caid, Mayor ATTEST: Lo-, u ) Rosalie Chavez, City Sectary