09-22-02-Ordinance-Amending the Parking Regulations in Single and Two Family Districts-09/03/2002CITY OF SANGER, TEXAS
ORDINANCE NO.09-22-02
THAT CHAPTER 14, SECTIONS 9 THROUGH SECTION 17 ARE HEREBY AMENDED,
CHANGING THE PARKING REGULATIONS IN FOR SINGLE AND TWO FAMILY
DISTRICTS; 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 BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANGER, TEXAS THAT:
Section 1. Chapter 14, Sections 9 through 17 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Sanger,
Texas, is hereby amended to read as follows:
"SECTION 9
"SF1" - SINGLE FAMILY 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) off-street 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 abuffer 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) off-street 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
"SFY - 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) off-street 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 off-street 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) off-street 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')
B. 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) off-street 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. Minimwn 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-five 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) off-street 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 two (2) off-street 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')
SECTION 17
"2-F" TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (DUPLEX DISTRICT)
General Purpose and Description: The "217" district is intended to provide the opportunity for
development which is two-family (duplex) in character, but which encourages individual ownership
of each dwelling unit. The typical duplex lot is divided from front to back, thus encouraging the sale
of each dwelling unit, together with the land upon which it is situated, to the occupant.
17.1 Use Regulations: A building or premise shall be used for only the following purposes:
1. Two-family residence (duplex).
2. Other uses as listed in Section 30 of this ordinance.
The following specific uses shall be permitted in a "2F" District when granted in accordance with
Section 31:
Uses as listed in Section 30 of this ordinance.
17.2 Height Regulations: No building shall exceed thirty (30) feet in height. Accessory buildings
shall not exceed fifteen (15) feet in height.
17.3 Area Regulations:
Size of Yards:
a. Front Yard: There shall be a front yard having a required depth of not less than
twenty-five (25) feet as measured from the front property line. Accessory buildings
shall have a setback of sixty (60) feet or greater.
b. Side Yard: There shall be a side yard on each side of a structure of not less than eight
(8) feet. A side yard adjacent to a side street shall be not less than twenty (20) feet.
No side yard for allowable nonresidential uses shall be less than twenty-five (25)
feet.
C. Rear Yard: There shall be a rear yard having a depth of not less than twenty-five (25)
feet. Minimum rear yard for accessory buildings shall not be less than ten (10) feet.
2. Size of Lot:
a. Lot Area: No building shall be constructed on any lot of less than six thousand five
hundred (6,500) square feet or three thousand two hundred fifty (3,250) square feet
per unit.
b. Lots in the 2F District must be platted in pairs such that a duplex unit may be placed
on each pair of lots. The subdivision plat shall designate the pairs of lots and which
lot lines are to be outside lot lines of each pair. There shall be only one dwelling unit
per lot and no dwelling unit shall cross a lot line. No single family detached dwelling
may be constructed on one of the designated pair of lots.
C. Lot Width: The width of the lot shall be determined by the construction width of
individual dwelling units or dwelling units considering side yards as required above,
but in no case shall the width of a pair of lots be less than sixty-five (65) feet.
d. Lot Depth: The average depth of the lot shall be not less than one hundred (100) feet.
3. Minimum Dwelling, Size: Each dwelling unit shall be not less than nine hundred (900)
square feet, exclusive of garages and porches and breeze ways.
4. Lot Coverage: In no case shall more than forty percent (40%) of the total lot area be covered
by the combined area of the main building. Accessory buildings, driveways and parking may
account for an additional twenty percent (20%) of the total lot area.
17.4 Parking Regulations: Not less than two (2) off-street parking spaces per unit behind the front
yard line is required. Off-street parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with the
requirements for specific uses set forth in Section 32.
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.
DULY PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED, this the 3rd day of September A.D.,
2002, by the City Council of the City of Sanger, Denton County, Texas.
Tommy ncaid, Mayor
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Rosalie Chavez, City SeqjItary