1. City of Ennis Zoning Update – P&Z meeting September 25, 2017
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2. Zoning & Development Ordinance Update Recommendations
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3. Agenda Welcome and purpose of meeting
Templeton-McCanless Neighborhood Stakeholder Meeting
What we have heard
Summary of zoning recommendations
The UDO update
Discussion
Adjourn

4. Templeton-McCanless Neighborhood

5. Neighborhood Stakeholder Meeting
Held on February 25, 2017
Attended by approximately 55 persons
What we heard
Need to address problems with non-owner occupied properties with respect to code enforcement and rental inspections
Code enforcement issues are significant: vacant houses, mowing, and business operating out of homes
Need to address parking challenges posed by churches in the neighborhood

6. What we heard
Need to give the HLC more authority over historic properties
Homeowners need assistance with the upkeep of historic homes; e.g. incentives and property tax abatements
Sidewalk improvements are needed
Preserve the integrity of the single-family (SF) homes in the neighborhood
Infrastructure cannot support multi-family (MF)
How can the city best address/regulate multi-family uses in the neighborhood?
Need for accessory dwelling units or granny flats

7. Existing Zoning

8. Existing Zoning Issues
Apartment and duplex zoning not compatible with single family neighborhood context
2004 masonry standards are not compatible with neighborhood context
No other design standards for new homes (e.g. architectural style, roof design, scale, façade details)
No protection from the demolition of historic structures to build incompatible structures

9. Summary of Assessment Collection of historically significant homes
Current zoning allows for duplex and apartments (with no design standards)
Several incompatible buildings have started eroding the neighborhood character
Need to protect homeowners investment in historic properties
Existing Historic Preservation Ordinances and Zoning regulations are not aligned and are in conflict

10. Proposed New Unified Development Ordinance
Goal of UDO is to streamline all development related ordinances (zoning, subdivision, historic preservation)
Recommends a new Neighborhood Conservation (NC) Zoning District
Recommends a new Historic Overlay designation

11. Proposed New Unified Development Ordinance
NC Zoning District
- Non-historic properties and new construction
- Site development standards (setbacks, height, parking, etc.)
- Urban Design standards for new construction
Residential Historic Overlay
- Applies to exterior remodel of historic properties only
- Building design and architectural design standards (based on Secretary of the Interior Standards)
NC = Neighborhood Conservation

12. Neighborhood Conservation (NC) Zoning District
New zoning district
Will apply generally to all Traditional Neighborhoods as identified in the Future Land Use Plan
Zoning standards will re-inforce:
Compatible building types
Site development standards (setbacks, height, placement of home and parking, landscaping, etc.)
Building design standards for different housing types that will be architectural style neutral (doors, windows, roof design and pitch, building materials, porch design, etc.)
Building form is more important than density

13. Neighborhood Conservation Zoning District
Purpose and intent:
to preserve the historic neighborhood context
to protect and improve neighborhood value
Permitted uses by right
SF residential
MF residential (only when replacing an existing MF)
Accessory dwelling unit (granny flat)
Accessory buildings
Permitted uses by additional review (SUP)
Bed-and-breakfast

14. Neighborhood Conservation (NC) Zoning District
Applies to:
New construction
External modifications to non-historic properties
Process
Design standards by residential building type:
Detached house (cottage, mansion, patio homes, etc.); compatibility with the surrounding neighborhood
MF residential; by building type
Duplex or Row house
Small Apartment
Large Apartment

15. DRAFT

16. Residential Historic Overlay #1
Standards will apply to any exterior remodel of any historically designated site within the overlay
Certificate of Appropriateness required for all exterior remodeling of historic
Identifies predominant architectural styles within the neighborhood:
Folk Victorian
Queen Anne
Neoclassical
Bungalow

18. DRAFT

19. Residential Historic Overlay #1
Establishes design standards by the elements:
Roofs and Chimneys
Architectural Features
Exterior Materials
Porches
Doors
Windows

20. DRAFT

21. Application Review Process
APPEALS
HLC

22. Flow Chart: Demolition of Historic Structures

23. New Zoning Map – Neighborhood Conservation (NC)

24. New Zoning Map – Historic Overlay #1

25. Questions/Comments

26. UDO Structure Article 1: General Provisions
Article 2: Review Authorities
Article 3: Review Procedures
Article 4: Zoning Districts
Article 5: Use Standards
Article 6: Building and Urban Design Standards
Article 7: Site Design and Development Standards
Article 8: Landscaping, Open Space, and Buffering Standards
Article 9: Subdivision Ordinances
Article 10: Nonconformities
Article 11: Definitions

27. Article 1: General Provisions
Authority (per Texas Local Government Code)
Applicability and jurisdiction
which sections apply to the City Limits versus ETJ
Relationship to Comprehensive Plan
Zoning District Conversions
how old zoning districts match with new zoning districts

28. Residential Districts
Zoning District Conversions
Old Zoning Categories
New Zoning District Classifications
Residential Districts
A Agricultural
T Transition
R-1
RE Residential Estate
R-16
R-10
R-7
R-5 -
NC Neighborhood Conservation
MH Mobile Home
MH Manufactured Home
D Duplex
TH Townhome
A-1
MF-1
A-2
MF-2
A-3
A-4
R-7 PD Planned Residential Development
Planned Development District (PD)
D-PD Planned Residential Development
A-2 PD Planned Residential Development
A-3 PD Planned Residential Development

29. Zoning District Conversions Old Zoning Categories
New Zoning District Classifications
Non-Residential Districts
Office and Retail Commercial Districts
O Office
C Neighborhood Commercial
LR Local Retail
GR General Retail -
BP Business Park
C Commercial
CC Corridor Commercial
HC Heavy Commercial
Any Commercial with a PD designation
Planned Development District (PD)
Public/Institutional Districts
I Institutional
IC Institutional and Civic
PP Public Parks

30. Industrial Special Districts Overlay Districts New Overlay Districts
Zoning District Conversions
Old Zoning Categories
New Zoning District Classifications
Industrial
LI Light Industrial
L-IM Light Industrial and Manufacturing
I Industrial
M-1 Light Manufacturing
M-2 Manufacturing
H-IM Heavy Industrial and Manufacturing
Industrial District with a PD designation
Planned Development District (PD)
Special Districts
CA Central Area -
Kaufman Corridor District
Regional Mixed Use District
LLR Local Lakeside Retail
BP Business Park Overlay
PC Private Club
Overlay Districts
New Overlay Districts
Neighborhood Historic Overlay District

31. Article 2: Review Authorities
Establishes the powers and duties, organization and membership, and meetings and hearing procedures for city boards and commissions including:
Planning and Zoning Commission
Zoning Board of Adjustment
Historic Landmarks Commission
Establishes the duties and responsibilities of staff:
Administrator
Historic Preservation Officer

32. Article 3: Review Procedures
Sets out review and approval procedures for all types of applications:
Zoning Policy Related Applications
Text Amendment Applications
Development Related Applications
Historic Preservation procedures
Relief and Variance Procedures
Subdivision Procedures

33. Article 3: Review Procedures
Summary Table of Common Review Procedures
Major Application Types
Pre- Application Meeting
X= Mandatory
O = Optional
Administrator
Historic Landmarks Commission
Planning and Zoning Commission
Zoning Board of Adjustment
City Commission
Section Reference
R = Review/Recommendation F = Final Action A = Appeal
ZONING POLICY RELATED APPLICATIONS
Amendment to the UDO Zoning Text (Art. I, II, III, IV, and V only) O R F
Sec
Amendment to the UDO Text (Non-Zoning Related Articles)
Sec
Zoning Map Amendment (rezoning)
Concept Plan X
Sec
Type II Development Plan
Sec
Special Use Permit
Sec
Type II Site Plan
DEVELOPMENT RELATED APPLICATIONS
Type I Development Plan
Type I Site Plan
O/X

34. Article 3: Review Procedures
Summary Table of Common Review Procedures
Major Application Types
Pre- Application Meeting
X= Mandatory
O = Optional
Administrator
Historic Landmarks Commission
Planning and Zoning Commission
Zoning Board of Adjustment
City Commission
Section Reference
R = Review/Recommendation F = Final Action A = Appeal
HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROCEDURES
Historic Overlay or Landmark Designation X R F
Sec
Certificate of Appropriateness (COA)
Sec
Appeal of Administrative Decision on COA A
Sec and
Demolition or Relocation Permit of a Historic Building
Sec
FLEXIBILITY AND RELIEF PROCEDURES
Zoning Variance and Appeals O
Sec
Non-Zoning Variances and Appeals
Sec
Administrative Modification
Sec

35. Summary Table of Common Review Procedures Major Application Types
Pre- Application Meeting
X= Mandatory
O = Optional
Administrator
Historic Landmarks Commission
Planning and Zoning Commission
Zoning Board of Adjustment
City Commission
Section Reference
R = Review/Recommendation F = Final Action A = Appeal
SUBDIVISION
Preliminary Plat X R F A
Sec
Final Plat O
Sec
Minor Plat
Sec
Replat
Sec
Amending Plat
Sec
Plat Vacation
Sec

36. Article 4: Zoning Districts
Establishes the following standards for all zoning districts:
Density (residential districts)
Living area (residential districts)
Lot dimensions
Setbacks
Height
Lot coverage

37. DRAFT

38. Article 5: Use Standards
Establishes the Schedule for all zoning districts by:
Permitted Uses (by right or by Special Use Permit)
Accessory Uses
Temporary Uses
Uses categorized by general categories and sub-categories
Establishes a procedure for adding new and uncategorized uses
Establishes supplementary standards for certain uses

39. DRAFT

40. Article 6: Building and Urban Design Standards
Applicability
Establishes which section of the ordinance applies based on project type and scope
Non-Residential Design Standards
Residential Building Design Standards
Special District Design Standards
Neighborhood Conservation District Standards
Residential Historic Overlay Standards
Kaufman Corridor District Standards

41. Article 7: Site Design and Development Standards
Applicability
Establishes which section of the ordinance applies based on project type and scope
Off-Street Parking
Screening And Fencing Standards
Transportation And Connectivity

42. Article 8: Landscaping, Open Space, and Buffering Standards
Applicability
Establishes which section of the ordinance applies based on project type and scope
Landscaping Standards:
Residential Landscaping
Non-Residential and Multi-Family Landscaping
Parking Lot Landscaping
Parking Lot Screening
Perimeter Landscaping

43. Article 8: Landscaping, Open Space, and Buffering Standards
Open Space Standards
Multi-Family Open Space Standards
Regional Mixed Use (RMU) Open Space Standards
Buffering Standards
Residential Buffering
Subdivision Perimeter Buffering
Non-Residential and Multi-Family Buffering

44. Article 9: Subdivision Regulations
Applicability
General Platting Provisions
Subdivision Design Standards
Streets
Blocks and Lots
Utilities (water, wastewater, stormwater)
Subdivider’s Agreements
Improvements Required for Acceptance

45. Article 10: Nonconformities
Addresses Nonconforming uses, lots, structures, and sites
Allows for additions to nonconforming structures and sites so long as no nonconformity is exacerbated
Loss of nonconforming status
Amortization of nonconformities
Illegal uses

46. Article 11: Definitions Land Use Category and Use Type Definitions
Accessory and Temporary Use Definitions
Subdivision Related Definitions
General Term Definitions

47. Zoning map

48. Discussion