Table 3-4: Summary of Required Public Hearings, Appeal of Denial of Building Permit (sign-related). (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. When two identical sign faces are placed back to back, so that both faces cannot be viewed from any point at the same time, and when such sign faces are part of the same sign structure and are not more than 42 inches apart, the sign area shall be computed by the measurement of one of the faces. C. If any sign, which conforms to the regulations of the Section, is abandoned, the owner, user, and Persons who benefit from the sign and the owner, operator, and tenants of the property on which the sign is located shall remove it, paint out or cover the message portion of the sign, put a blank face on the sign, or otherwise bring it into compliance with this Section so as to leave the message portion and supporting structure neat and unobtrusive in appearance, within 90 days after receiving written notice from the City Administrator. Information regarding format requirements and submittal materials required for the application will be made available by the City Administrator in advance of any application. 19. Approval of Water Quality Controls. D. Setback Measurements. Visible. Chapters 211 and 212 of the Texas Local Government Code together with the general police powers of municipalities empower the City to adopt this Unified Development Code. The City shall not sell or supply water, gas, electricity or sewerage within a subdivision for which a final plat has not been approved and filed for record, or parcel or lot for which a site development permit has not been issued, nor in which the standards contained herein have not been complied with in full. C. The expiration date for a Permit subject to section 4.16 of this Chapter for any eligible Permit as set forth in section 4.16. Approved Site Plans - Nothing in this Code shall require a change in site plan approved prior to the effective date of this Code, provided a building permit is issued prior to expiration of the site plan, and construction begins consistent with the terms and conditions of the building permit and proceeds to completion in a timely manner. Vehicular access shall be provided in such manner as to protect the safety of persons using such access or traveling in the public street from which such access is obtained. These signs may not be erected prior to approval of a site plan and must be removed within seven days after the completion of the project; 8. Anything constructed or erected, other than a fence or retaining wall, which requires location on the ground or if attached to something having a location on the ground, including but not limited to, buildings, advertising boards, poster boards, mobile homes, manufactured homes, gas and liquid storage tanks, garages, barns, and sheds. Any sign attached to, in any manner, or made a part of a marquee. C. All corners of subdivisions and points of curvature (P.C.) Existing ordinances. Agriculture includes, but is not limited to, the related activities of tillage, fertilization, pest control, harvesting, and marketing. The landowner or developer shall provide the City Administrator with a certifiable receipt showing that all taxes have been paid in conjunction with the submittal of an application for final plat approval or site development permit issuance. Minor plats, amending plats, or replat may be approved by the City Administrator following an evaluation for plan compliance and technical compliance with this Code. Includes: Zoning Verification Letter, Legal Lot Verification Letter, Written Interpretation, Master Sign Plan, Administrative Decision, Temporary Use Permit, Administrative Exception, Site Development Permit, Stormwater Permit, Certificate of Design Compliance, Appeal of an Administrative Decision, Variance, and Building Permit (sign only) procedures. A use providing professional or consulting services in the fields of law, architecture, design engineering, accounting, and similar professions. H. Responsibility for Final Action. Denial or disapproval of any concurrently submitted application shall prevent consideration of any related applications unless and until the denied or disapproved application is resolved or approved. Cemetery, Crematoria, Mausoleums, Memorial Parks, (Ordinance 14-O-11 adopted 4/14/14; Ordinance 15-O-04 adopted 1/26/15). GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF RESIDENTIAL USE TYPES, GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF COMMERCIAL USE TYPES, GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF INDUSTRIAL USE TYPES, PARK AND OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION SERVICES, GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF AGRICULTURAL USE TYPES, Dwelling, Multiple-family (also multifamily), Motel, Motor Court, Motor Hotel, Lodge, or Inn, Nursery, Commercial and/or Gardening Supplies Sales, Planned Development or Planned Unit Development (PUD), Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND). All text amendments shall be in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. 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. Multiuse Sign. All findings and conclusions necessary to the permit or decision (crucial findings) shall be based upon reliable evidence. 2. B. Pedestrian/Vehicle Separation. Indoor Entertainment. All land generally to the west and upstream of the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone that provides drainage into the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone. Floor Area Ratio, (FAR). To meet with potential applicants in preapplication conferences as described in this Code; 4. Areas that erode two (2) feet or more per year. The weighted sound pressure level obtained by the use of the sound level meter and frequency-weighting network, as specified in the American National Standards Institute specifications. Typical uses include automotive wrecking yards, junkyards or salvage yards. Alley. The County's GIS Department develops web based intranet applications to distribute GIS data to County employees via web browsers to increase users access to updated GIS data. Table 4-4 identifies the standards for lots within each zoning district that have been identified in Section 4.05. A self-illuminated or externally illuminated sign or sign structure in which electric wiring, connections and/or fixtures are used, as part of the sign, to provide illumination. The Minimum Lot Width is the minimum width of a lot (in feet), measured parallel to and along the front property line. Establishments or places of business engaged in retail sale for consumption off the premises of alcoholic beverages. Subdivision Preliminary Plan is a map or drawing of a proposed subdivision plan which upon approval establishes an agreement to the layout. When an existing lighting fixture(s) become inoperable, their replacements are subject to the provisions of this Code. Dilapidated Sign. Supermajority. Annual Update Requests shall serve a legitimate purpose. Have direct access to an approved public or private street or street right-of-way, as specified in this Code; C. Provide safe parking and fire and police access; and. 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. D. Appeals of City Administrator actions regarding sign-related building permits shall be considered and decided by the City Council. Simple majority. Plat. On-Premises Sign. When standards are in conflict, the more restrictive standard shall apply. The total number of units allowed (not yet permitted) based on the Preliminary Yield and Lot Standards for a tract. Typical uses include groceries, delicatessens, meat markets, retail bakeries, and candy shops. Efficiency Unit. Nonconforming Structure. For the purposes of this Ordinance Code [sic], noxious plants include: poison ivy, poison oak, kudzu and other plants that cause harm either because they are capable of causing harm to humans and animals by chemical reaction or are nonnative invasive species which that [sic] overwhelm native species and determined to be undesirable by the county or the state. Failed loading. Fence. 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. Stabilization. 2. Issuance of a site development permit or a final plat for a single-family residential subdivision within the City Limits constitutes approval of a Stormwater Permit for that specific development. C. Should the application be denied, the City Administrator may enumerate in writing any and all reasons for such denial, which shall be delivered to the applicant within the time period allowed for review. Preliminary Plats are required for land being divided into separate parcels, plats with six or more lots, and any plats that require a dedication of land to the City. A. Plat, Preliminary. Such extension of time shall be reported to the City Council and recorded in the minutes. In addition to any other remedy provided in this Code or any other ordinance of this City and cumulative thereof, the City shall have the power by resolution of the City Council to cause any of the work or improvements required to be completed by the owner or applicant under the provisions of this Code to be undertaken by the City on the account of the owner of the property on which work or improvements are done; and the City shall cause the expense thereof to be assessed upon the real estate or lot upon which such expense is incurred and/or shall place a lien on said property. Each day of the continued violation shall constitute a separate violation. Establishments or places of business primarily engaged in the retail sale of food (with incidental sale of beer and wine) or household products for home consumption. Outdoor Sports and Recreation. C. Public Conveniences and Litter Control. Newly annexed areas shall be zoned AG during the annexation process. Block face. E. Profitability Not to Be Considered. The subdivider will pay the record filing fee. The Administrative Procedures Manual (developed by the City Administrator) establishes timelines for review and applicable fees. Typical uses include wholesale plant nurseries and greenhouses. Significantly Eroding Areas. Typical uses include janitorial, landscape maintenance, or window cleaning services. A description of the public facilities that will service the proposed development, including who shall provide such facilities; the date any new facilities, if needed, will be constructed; and a schedule to assure that public facilities are available concurrent with the impacts of the development; v. A description of any preservation or dedication of land for public purposes; vi. 2. Seasonally Flooded Water Regime. Loading Space or Loading Zone. Such uses are subject to all other applicable regulations of this Code. C. Uses Not Allowed (-): indicates that a use is not allowed. In existence prior to the effective date of a specific regulation or Ordinance Code [sic]. The applicant shall present sufficient evidence and have the burden to justify a reversal of the action being appealed. Repair of trucks, tractors, construction equipment, agricultural implements, and similar heavy equipment. The City Administrator or his designee may involve representatives of or request assessments from other agencies and departments and consultants. The standards and provisions of this Code shall be interpreted as the minimum requirements necessary for any person to comply with the Code. Global Positioning System - a technology used to identify exact geographical coordinates for use in surveying and planning. The one- (1) year assurance period shall commence on the date of approval of final completion of the improvements by the City Administrator or his designee. Board of Adjustment (BOA). E. Basis for Appeal. 3. Service will only be reconnected, at the users expense, after the user has ceased the violation and satisfactorily demonstrated and established his ability to comply with this Code. The number of dwelling units divided by the gross area of the lot reflected as a number of units per acre. A street which, in addition to providing access to properties abutting thereon, carries traffic to an activity center or higher classification street. A site or portion of a site located off of a public road devoted to the loading or unloading of motor vehicles or trailers, including loading berths, aisles, access drives, and landscaped areas. An outdoor facility or enclosed building that receives municipal solid waste and/or rubble from collection vehicles and reloads the materials into trailers or other containers for the purpose of transporting it to a processing or final disposal facility. 6. Outlot. Where flow records are available, a stream with a 7Q2 flow of less than 0.1 ft3/s is considered intermittent. 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. Impervious Surfaces. The use of a site for three or more dwelling units, within one or more buildings. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF INDUSTRIAL USE TYPES. Member City Website: www.libertyhilltx.gov Region: 10-Highland Lakes-Austin Area County: Williamson Address: PO Box 1920 Liberty Hill, TX 78642-1920 Phone: (512) 778-5449 Council Date: (2 & 4 M 6:30 P.M.) Year Incorporated: Compatible with the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan. Whenever there appears to be an uncertainty, vagueness, or conflict in the terms of the Code, the Manager, in consultation with the staff, city engineer, or city attorney, as may be appropriate, shall make every effort to interpret the Code in such a way that it fulfills the goals of the Comprehensive Plan and the Code. In reliance upon properly issued permits or approvals the applicant made substantial financial commitments or assumed substantial financial obligations within the purview of the activities authorized by said permit or approvals; and, 2. The BOA will determine whether the appeal is complete. Agricultural use types include the on-site production of plant and animal products by agricultural methods. C. The City Engineer will review and make either a report or recommendation to the City Administrator, Planning and Zoning Commission or City Council on the following procedures, subject to the terms and conditions set forth for such procedures in this Code: D. The City Engineer shall comply with any specific procedures or technical criteria described in this Code. Subdivisions and plats of land shall be reviewed using the criteria specified or referenced in State Law. Adult Novelty Shop means a business that primarily sells products that emphasize specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas, and in which at least 35 percent of the gross floor area is devoted to the sale of those products. C. Medium Density Residential (SF2). A violation of any provision of this Code that is dangerous to human life or health; that renders the ground, the water, the air or any food or drink unwholesome and a hazard to human life and health; that may injure or affect the public health or comfort in any manner; or a violation of a wastewater discharge permit or order issued hereunder, or any other pretreatment standard or requirement, is hereby declared a public nuisance and illegal, and shall be abated by any procedure authorized by law; further, the City shall be entitled to recover its damages, attorney fees, and expenses of litigation for enforcement or cessation of such violation. Permanent subdivision identification signs approved by the City Council as part of the platting process; 9. (5) The area shall not be subject to any reservation of record, encumbrances of any kind, or easements which will interfere with the use of the land for park or recreational purposes. The City Administrator will review and make either a report or recommendation to the BOA, Planning and Zoning Commission, Parks and Recreation Board, or City Council, as required pursuant to the Code, on the following procedures: 7. Military facilities of the federal and state governments. ADMINISTRATIVE AND BUSINESS OFFICES. F. Safety and convenience of vehicular and pedestrian circulation in the vicinity, including traffic reasonably expected to be generated by the proposed use. The City Engineer is responsible for review and final action on the following plans described in this Code, subject to the specific criteria for the procedure as described in the Code: 2. Use of Property. P&Z discusses comp plan, updates ordinances. No application requiring a TIA may be made until the scope of the required study has been determined. E. Copies of letters from utility providers stating that utility service is available at the site. The mean horizontal distance between the front lot line and rear lot line of a lot, measured within the lot boundaries. Reclamation. If the City Administrator certifies in writing that such a cessation of activity would cause imminent peril to life and property, the development may proceed, unless a stop order is issued by the BOA, or a restraining order is issued by a competent court of record. The fifth anniversary of the effective date of Chapter 245 of the Local Government Code; or, B. The area of a horizontal plane bounded by the front, side, and rear lot lines, but not including any area occupied by the waters of a recorded river or stream segment. Development and permit application fees shall be established from time to time by ordinance of the City Council. Exceptions to this review period are as follows: A. During the course of providing for improvements, the City shall cooperate with the developer in the use of its governmental powers to assist in the timely and cost effective implementation of improvements. Because zoning only applies to areas within the City limits, these standards are nonbinding guidelines for development in the ETJ. G. Maintenance. The City of Liberty Hill has adopted the City of Round Rock Design and Construction Standards - see link below. The scoping meeting may occur during any required preapplication conference, but may also be scheduled after an initial preapplication meeting. 3. Upon initiation of the civil action, the City shall demonstrate that the defendant was actually notified of the provisions of the Code; and that after receiving notice, the defendant committed acts in violation of the Code or failed to take action necessary for compliance with the Code. Community service signs, as approved by the City Council, are exceptions to this definition. Planning provides support to the Planning and Zoning Commission, City Council and other advisory committees by providing public information, reviews, recommendations, and preparation of reports. Approval Criteria (Administrative Plat). B. 5. C. Approval Criteria. The City Administrator shall review the application for variance and provide a written recommendation with regard to whether the variance should be granted, conditionally granted or denied to the City Council within thirty (30) days from the date the application for variance is filed. A stream which that [sic] has a period of zero flow for at least one week during most years. Any transmission line or electric generating station; or water, sewer, electric, gas, telephone, and television or data cable service line. A type of ownership arrangement in which an owner has legal title over a single unit in a multifamily dwelling or nonresidential development and over an equal portion of the land upon which the structure stands. The purpose of this Chapter is to define words with a special meaning relative to the goals and purposes of this Unified Development Code. EngineerING Design Standards Engineering Design Standards. C. Notwithstanding the above, any garage or carport shall be set back a minimum of ten (10) feet from a right-of-way. All structures, land uses constructed or commenced after the effective date of the UDC and all enlargements of, additions to, changes in and relocations of existing structures and uses occurring after the effective date of the UDC are therefore subject thereto. Subdivision activities and projects must be in compliance with this Code as well as the current (at the time of plat application) version of the Williamson County Subdivision Regulations. Also included in certain sections of this Chapter are recommended guidelines that are not mandatory and not legally enforceable outside of the city limits of Liberty Hill. Any sign located or proposed to be located at any place, if otherwise permitted by this subchapter, within the property boundaries for the business or other activity identified on such sign. A lot situated at the intersection of two (2) or more streets. Any interpretation of the requirements of this Section shall be made in a manner consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (ATTACHED). Development Project Completion. A strip of land having vegetation that provides habitat and a safe passageway for wildlife. B. No rezoning action may specifically vary from the Permitted Uses Table found in Section 4.09 or from the Future Land Use Map included in the Comprehensive Plan. Appeals of administrative decisions may only occur after a final decision by the City Administrator. The purpose of the City Engineers review is to ensure conformance to City policies and standards. F. 7,500 sq. 6. GPS may be used as supporting documentation only and the datum source must be referenced. If an owner, occupant, or other person repeats the same violation, within a five-year period from the date of the initial violation, it shall be considered to be a repeat of the initial violation and shall be subject to additional penalties and remedies. The Board of Adjustment (and/or City Council) must approve, in a public hearing, any alternative resolution of the appeal that involves a minimal change in development standards of this Code and consistent with all legal requirements. C. Approval Criteria (PUD). In addition to the general criteria for consideration of administrative procedures in Section 2.03, the City Administrator will determine, based on analysis of the requested interpretation, and considering this Code, the correct interpretation for whatever question is raised. Historic District. Outparcels may be the subject of a record plat or resubdivision provided the lot(s) created meet all requirements of the Ordinance Code [sic] prior to plat approval. The GIS interface for the City is ArcView (an ESRI Product). Impervious surfaces on a lot include buildings, driveways, garages, porches, patios, private walks, accessory buildings, and any other impervious surfaces constructed on the lot. Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND). Open Space. 2. More than one principal use may exist on a tract if done so completely in accordance with this Ordinance Code [sic]. Typical uses include mobile home parks or mobile home subdivisions. The City Council (Council) has the following powers and duties: A. 4. The projected wastewater discharge of a proposed development shall not exceed the proposed capacity of the proposed developments wastewater system. The City Administrator may also act upon violations that otherwise become known during the normal performance of his/her duties. Location. No Trespassing, No Hunting, and No Fishing Signs placed by the landowner. B. Submission Requirements. The City may require the phasing of development, and/or the construction of improvements to maintain adequate fire protection. (j) All required cash payments must be submitted prior to final plat approval:[.]. Each buildable residential lot has a Maximum Lot Cover, expressed as a percentage, which represents the maximum percent of impervious surface area allowed on a lot within each particular Zoning District. Canopy Sign. Landfills, Sanitary. Table 3-4 identifies the types of procedures requiring a public hearing. Engineer. The total land area covered by all principal and accessory structures on a site, including projections, shall be considered in determining lot coverage except the following: Eaves projecting less than 2.5 feet from a building. The Gross Floor Area minus the area of stairwells, elevator shafts, equipment rooms, interior vehicular parking or loading, areas devoted exclusively to storage; and minus all floors below the first floor level, except when these used for human habitation or service to the public. However, the paint must completely cover the sign face or message portion of the structure. B. 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. On-site Wastewater permits shall be required from Williamson County for any development that applies for a development permit and wishes to use a septic tank or similar type of on-site wastewater system. A. Applicability. 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. B. E. Procedures for City Council review and action will be developed and adopted by the Council when appropriate. Land within the 25-year floodplain shall not be credited against the parkland dedication requirement. An integrated grouping of commercial activity, primarily of a retail and personal service nature, in a building complex having the individual establishments joined by a common covered pedestrian mall or walkway. I. A minimum width of six (6) and maximum width of twelve (12) feet shall be required for all walkways and sidewalks which require shared use by pedestrians and bicyclists. A use engaged in the basic processing and manufacturing of materials or products predominately from extracted or raw materials, or a use engaged in storage, or manufacturing processes utilizing flammable or explosive materials, or storage or manufacturing processes which potentially involve hazardous or commonly recognized offensive conditions.