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HomeMy WebLinkAboutO-1989-1501-H all sign regulations . . ORDINANCE NO. l50l-H AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE 3, DEFINITIONS, AND ARTICLE 10, SIGN REGULATIONS, OF ORDINANCE NO. 1501, THE CITY OF LA PORTE ZONING ORDINANCE; PROVIDING THAT ANY PERSON VIOLATING THE TERMS OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE DEEMED GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND SHALL UPON CONVICTION BE FINED A SUM OF NOT MORE THAN ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000.00) FOR EACH VIOLATION; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. WHEREAS, The City of La Porte has existing "Interim Sign Regulations" as a part of Ordinance No. 1501; and WHEREAS, at the time of adoption of said "Interim Sign Regulations" the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council of the City of La Porte deemed it advisable to review said "Interim Sign Regulations" and consider making said sign regulations permanent, together with additions to said sign regulations; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte, based upon the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of La Porte finds that it is desirable to regulate portable signs, political signs, and the placement, size, and area of permanent sign structures; now, therefore, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: Section 1. The City Council of the City of La Porte, based upon the study recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of La Porte hereby finds, determines and declares that the regulation of future placement of portable signs ,is desired because portable signs are not consistent with the aesthetic values of the City of La Porte, and because portable signs present unique safety problems. The City Council of the City of La Porte further finds that the light weight design and easy mobility of portable signs, together with ~ . Ordinance No. lSOl-H, Page 2 their frequent use in conjunction with electrical components creates a potential for extraordinary safety hazards. Portable signs are found to be often placed in close proximity to public rights of way in order to optimally attract the attention of motorists. Such placement creates visual obstruction of on-coming pedestrian and vehicular traffic for motorists ingressing and egressing from a place of business. Portable signs also have had a tendency to be blown about in strong winds. Portable signs with electrical connections and components, if improperly maintained, pose a serious public safety hazard. It is deemed necessary that the permitting of portable signs is required by the City of La Porte in order to prevent especially hazardous conditions and to promote to the fullest extent possible their proper operation and maintenance, and to further promote the aesthetic values of the City of La Porte and to preserve the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of and visitors to the City of La Porte. Section 2. The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby finds, determines and declares that heretofore, to-wit, on the 23rd day of February, 1989, at 7:00 p.m., a public hearing was held before the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of La Porte, Texas, pursuant to due notice, to consider the question of the possible amendment of the Zoning Ordinance as herein described. There is attached to this Ordinance as Exhibit "A", and incorporated by reference herein and made . . Ordinance No. 1501-8, Page 3 a part hereof for all purposes, the publisher's affidavit of publication of notice of said hearing. Section 3. Subsequent to such public hearing, the City of La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission met in regular session on 23rd day of February, 1989, at 7:00 p.m., to consider the Ordinance amendments which were the subject of such public hearing. The City Council of the City of La Porte is in receipt of the written recommendations of the City of La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission, by letter dated February 24, 1989, ,a true copy of which letter is attached hereto as Exhibit "B", and incorporated by reference herein, and made part hereof for all purposes. Section 4. The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby finds, determines and declares that on the 13th day of March, 1989, a public hearing was held before the City Council of the City of La Porte, Texas, pursuant to due notice, to consider the recommendation of the City of La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission. There is attached to this Ordinance as Exhibit "C", and incorporated by reference herein and made a part hereof for all purposes, the publisher's affidavit of publication of notice of said public hearing for the City Council of the City of La Porte. Section 5. The City council of the City of La Porte hereby finds, determines and declares that all prerequisites of law and Ordinance have been satisfied, and hereby determines and declares that the amendments to the City of La Porte Ordinance No. 1501, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of La Porte, are desirable and in furtherance of . . Ordinance No. 150l-H, Page 4 the goals and objectives stated in the City of La Porte's comprehensive plan. Section 6. Article 3, Definitions; and Article 10, Sign Regulations of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of La Porte are hereby amended, to read in accordance with the Zoning Regulations contained in Exhibit 0, attached hereto and fully incorporated by reference herein. Section 7. Any person, as defined in Section 1.02(27) Texas Penal Code, who shall violate any provision of this Ordinance, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine not to exceed One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00). Each day a violation of this ordinance shall continue shall constitute a separate violation. Section 8. If any section, sentence, phrase, clause, or any part of any section, sentence, phrase, or clause, of this Ordinance shall, for any reason, be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining portions of this Ordinance, it is hereby declared to be the intention of the City of Council to have passed each section, sentence, phrase, or clause, or part thereof, irrespective of the fact that any other section, sentence, phrase, or clause, or part thereof, may be declared invalid. Section 9. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the city for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open . . Ordinance No. 150l-H, Page 5 Meetings Law, Article 6252-17, Texas Revised Ordinance No. Civil Statutes Annotated~ and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. Section 10. This Ordinance shall become effective fourteen (14) days after its passage and approval. The City Secretary shall give notice to the passage of the notice by causing the caption to be published in the official newspaper of the City of La Porte at least twice within ten (10) days after the passage of the Ordinance. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE IS.J(;DAY OF ~ ' 1989. CITY OF LA PORTE By: 7i ~ ~~~ V~~ ~L~MaYOr~ ATTEST: By: f!hu;~~ CHERIE BLACK, City Secretary 1200 Hwy. 146 :;uite 180 P.O. Box 1414 .' -' . 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TheB County of Harris State of Texas Before me, the undersigned authority, on this da came and appeared Sandra E. Bumgarner, duly authori agent of The Bayshore Sun, a semi-weekly newspaper published in La Porte, Harris County, Texas, and wh( after being dUly sworn, says the attached notice wa: published in The Bayshore Sun of February 26, 1989 t~~~/i.te La Porte; Texas 77571 (713) 471-1234 €puBur.Ol"-- . J. ~ ~, " - OTICE OF --.'! F'J~Lic HEARING In at )rc:1'llce with the provisions of Ordinance 1501, the City of La Porte Zon- ing Ordinance, notice is hereby given that the La Porte City Council will conduct a public hearing at 6:00 P,M. on the 13th day of March, 1989, in the Council Cham- bers of the City Hall, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, The purpose of the Public Hearing is to consider I amendments to Section 10-1000 of City of La, Porte Zoning Ordinance No. 1501. propo~mend ants will regulate size and ;W8 ment of on-premise free- ' standing s ns off-premise public ser- vicesi!!~~ pI ment and removal of politi~~i1S; ermitting t placement of A05~ble igns; r~m al of non- c{qformlng ~ gn., as well as incorporating altClition ~mitions into Ordinapce 1501. . A regular meeting wi be, ({following: the public hearin .urpose of act- ing upon the pu IC bEfiuing item and con- duct other matters" pertaining to the City Council. Citizens wishing to address the Council pro or con during the Public Hearing will be required to sign in before the meeting is convened. CITY OF LA PORTE Cherie Black City Secretary Sandra Office ~ v E. Bumgarner Manager this .s:L:L day of -l-~~'l ~e4"""""~""? In LL~ ~ . Notary Public Harris County, Sworn and subscribed before me A . D . 19 S1 . ,................ Texas .." ,,. ..... ...... '..\...:........ '", '0".. / '.....~ .... , .... : '.. 'i'" '''~. '. tI' ~ : : >J~' ~:'.":. " , ... :.. ".....:~: :lC:" )I'c:-: ,,~~: i C:..: " 0. ..-'" ~"."... '" ~ , "'. '"~ t1~.;o- ..0, .: . ... . ..- ...... ." ........ ~ .' of I 't ~ ,.'"' EXHIBI f ....., ., 'I i~ "j I '- , - J " . ,,' . La Porte; Texas 77571 (713) 471-1234 ....... -l..' ., ... ~"I. 1200.Hwy: 146 Suite 180 P.O. Box 1414 TheB " re San County of Harris State of Texas '- ,! Before me, the undersigned authority, on this date came and appeared Sandra E. 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'If'l ~..r-...... ~ ". ...- ...... ~... . .G ..,'...."n.-..' ~::,:' ., ,=-" '. l:' - . ---- - - "' ' PUBLIC. NOT! CE ./ __ ...._ ...---..,..:r._ . , 'NOTICE OF , ' ~ .--... Pl}!,3L1C HEARING In at :i'rckhce with the provisions of Ordinance 1501, the City of La Porte Zon- ing Ordinance, notice is hereby given that the La Porte City Council will conduct a public hearing at 6:00 P.M, on the 13th day of March, 1989, in the Council Cham- bers of the City Hall, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, The purpose of the Public Hearing is to consider amendments to Section 10-1000 of City of La Porte Zoning Ordinance No. 1501. Propo amend nts will regulate size and ment of on-premise free- stan ng s ns a off-premise public ser- vice sign ,pi ement and removal of politi iTs; ermitting a ,placement 0!A~~~ bra Igns; rem al of non- ,c(#fining. '9, as well as incorporatin a Clition nitions into Ordin ce 1501. , A regula -meeting wi e" Cl following . the public earin urpose of act- ing upon the pu ',c , ' aring item and con- duct other matte pertaining to the City Council. Citizens wishing to address the Council pro or con during the Public Hearing will be required to sign in before the meeting is convened, CITY OF LA PORTE Cherie Black City Secretary . ,,'" . ~-. ~ -". " ,.~ '.. ~ , , ... I;y.:"'l ...... . " ..' . -' ' . . .... 1200 Hwy. 146 Suite 180 P.O. Box 1414 La Pone,. Texas 77571 (713) 471-1234 , The B · re SUD County of Harris State of Texas "l: " Before me, the undersigned authority, on this date came and appeared Sandra E. Bumgarner, duly authorized agent of The Bayshore Sun, a semi-weekly new~paper published in La Porte, Harris County, Texas, and who after being duly sworn, says the attached notice was published in The Bayshore Sun of February 8, 1989 ~J.~ Sandra E. 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PU~L1C NO'ilCE :", \ \~ , NO:FJ~E c""'F PUBLIC weARING In accordance with the provisions of Ordinance 1501, the City of L..a P-orte ~on~ ing Ordinance, notice is hereby given that the La Porte Planning arid Zoning Com- mission will conduct a public hearing at 7:00 P.M, on the 23rd day of February, 1989, in the Council Chambers of the City Ha!I, 6D~ We ,f Fairme Parkway~ La Porte,,'e s. epur 0 e of the Public Hearing i to,~' amendments to Section'l 1 ,Of f i" f La Porte Zon- ing " nae, D1. Proposed amen ent i gulate size and place- ment of on- remise free-standing signs and off-premise public service signs; placement and removel of political signs; 'permitting and' placement of portable signs; removal of non-conforming port- able signs, as well as incorporating addi- tionalsign definitions into Ordinance 1501. ' A regular meeting will be held following the public hearing for the purpose of act- , ing upon the public hearing item and con- duct other matters pertail)ing to. the Plan- ning and Zoning Commission. Citizens'wishing to address the Com- missionp.r.~ or eon du~"g,th~ P~bl[C?;H~ar-.l' ing will ~ r~q~ire~ to sign in, ~fore,th~ meeting .is'1.?cdriverie'd.' .'''' .'.. ,I CITY OF LA PORTE Cherie Black City Secretary \, - .--'rift" .'6 r , 1 -~ . e .~.. ~ STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF HARRIS CITY OF LA PORTE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING In accordance with the provIsIons of Ordinance 1501, the City of La Porte Zoning Ordinance, notice is hereby given that the La Porte City Council will conduct a public hearing at 6:00 P.M. on the 13th day of March, 1989, in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to consider amendments to Section 10-1000 of City of La Porte Zoning Ordinance, No. 1501. Proposed amendments will regulate size and placement of on-premise free-standing signs and off-premise public service signs, placement and removal of political signs; permitting and placement of portable signs; removal of non-conforming portable signs, as well as incorporating additional sign definitions into Ordinance 1501. A regular meeting will be held following the public hearing for the purpose of acting upon the public hearing item and conduct other matters pertaining to the City Council. Citizens wishing to address the Council pro or con during the Public Hearing will be required to sign in before the meeting is convened. CITY OF LA PORTE Cherie Black City Secretary . . STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF HARRIS CITY OF LA PORTE NOTICE ,OF PUBLIC HEARING In accordance with the provisions of Ordinance 1501, the City of La Porte Zoning Ordinance~ notice is hereby given that the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing at 7:00 P.M. on the 23rd day of February, 1989, in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to consider amendments to Section 10-1000 of City of La Porte Zoning Ordinance, No. 1501.; Proposed amendments will regulate size and placement 'of on-premise free-standing signs and off-premise public service signs, placement and removal of political signs; permitting and placement of portable signs; removal of non-conforming portable signs, as well, as incorporating additional sign definitions into Ordinance 1501. ~ regular meeting will be held following the public hearing for the purpose of acting upon the public hearing item and conduct other matters pertaining to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Citizens wishing t~ address the Commission pro ~r con during - __the Public Hearing will be required to sign in before the meeting is convened. ~ CITY OF LA PORTE Cherie Black _City Secretary . . CITY OF LA PORTE PHONE (713) 471.5020 . P. 0, Box 1115 . LA PORTE, TEXAS 77571 l _----(_____~......-/?_-~./'~L--,......-~L- -,-/ C ___//, February 24, 1989 ' Honorable Mayor Norman Malone & City Council City of La Porte Dear Mayor Malone: On February 23, 1989, the Plann ing & Zon ing Commiss ion, in Public Hearing and regular session, considered proposed sign regulation revisions to Section 10-1000 of the City of La Porte Zoning Ordinance #1501. After considering public Commission by unanimous vote, regulations as proposed. input and staff's report, the recommended approval of these Sincerely, ~' .J ~~..(~~J ~net Grav:s, ~hairman Planning & Zoning Commission EXHIBIT B .' ARTICLE THREE: DEFINITle Section i - 100 Definitions For the purpose of this Ordinance, certain terms and words are hereby defined; terms not defined herein shall be construed in accordance with adopted building codes or their customary usage and meaning. Abut ting: Hav ing property or distr ict I ines in common, or two (2) objects in immediate contact. Access: Means of approaching or enter ing a property, includes aright of passage to and from an adjacent street. Accessorv Use or Building: An "accessory use or building" is one customarily a part thereof, which is clearly incidental and secondary to permitted use and which does not change the character thereof, including but not limi ted to garages, carports, bathhouses, greenhouses, tool sheds, or swimming pools. Accessory Structure: A detached, subordinate structure, the use of which is clearly incidental and related to that of the principal structure or use of the land, and which is located in the same lots as that of the principal structure or use. Alley: A public way which, when at least twenty feet (20') in width, may be used for vehicular service access to the back or side of properties otherwise abutting on a street or highway. Apartment: See dwelling - multi-family. Board of Adjustment: The Zoning Board of Adjustment of the City of La Porte. Boarding House: A building, built and/or used for residential purposes, where meals for five (5) or more persons are served for compensation. Buildable Area: Area o~ the building site le~t to be built upon a~ter the required yard area has been provided. Building: A "building" is any structure built for the support, shelter, or enclosure of persons, chattels or property of any kind and which is affixed to the land. Building Codes: All building regulations referred to as the Southern Building Code Congress International (S.B.C.C.I) as amended from time to time and adopted under the La Porte Code of Ordinances. Building Inspector: As the term is used in this ordinance shall mean the designated Chief Building Official of the City of La Porte, or his designated representatives. Also see Enforcing Officer. EXHIBIT D . . -6- Building Line: See setback line. Building Permit: An instrument in writing signed by the building inspector authorizing described construction on a particular lot. Refer to the Southern Bu ilding Code Congress International (S. B. C. C. I.) for additional information. Business Frontage: The linear measurement of the side of the building which contains the primary entrance of the building. ~: City of La Porte. City Council: The words "City Council" shall mean the City Council of the City of La Porte, Texas. City Attorney: The City Attorney of the City of La Porte, Texas, or his authorized representative. City Manager: That person holding the office of ~ity Manager under the terms of the La Porte Charter, or his authorized representative. Citv Secretarv: That person holding the office of City Secretary under the terms of the La Porte Charter, or his authorized representative. Clinic: An institution, public or private, examination and treatment of patients by an doctors, dentists, or other licensed members profession. or a station for the ind i v idual or group of of a human health care Controlled Access Highway: Any thoroughfare which is a high volume freeway (without signalization on principal lanes) designed for four (4) to eight (8) main lanes and four (4) service lanes with a right-of-way (R.O.W.) capacity that allows two (2) to four (4) additional lanes. Controlled Access Hi~hway Corridor: A corridor extending five hundred feet (500') to either side of the right-of-way (R.O.W.) of a controlled access highway as designated on the City of La Porte's Land Use Map. NOTES: The definition of Controlled Access Highway (with some minor rephrasing) was taken from Volume One, Section 1.3 of the City's Comprehensive Plan. Controlled Access Highway Corridors are established on the Ci ty' s Land Use Map and designated by a cross hatched high-light. State Highway 225 and New State Highway 146 are the only thoroughfares within the City presently designated as Controlled Access Highways. Interim Sign Regulations: Signs located within a Controlled Access Highway Corridors shall be limited to a maximum height of sixty-five feet (65'). . e -7- Commercial Amusement or Recreation: An enterprise whose main purpose is to provide the general public with an amusing or entertaining activity, where tickets are sold or fees collected at the gates of the activity. Commercial amusements include zoos, carnivals, expositions, miniature golf courses, driving ranges, arcades, fairs, exhibitions, athletic contests, rodeos, tent show, ferr is wheels, children's rides, roller coasters, skating rinks, ice rinks, traveling shows, bowling alleys, pool parlors, and similar enterprises. Commercial Amusement or Recreation - Adult: An enterprise whose main purpose is to provide adults with an amusing or entertaining activity. Such activity must be restricted to adults only, licensed in accordance with other city ordinances, and may be only located in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance. Commercial Motor Vehicle: transportation of persons capacity in excess of one purposes. Any motor vehicle designed or used for the or property for hire, with a rated carrying ton, including every vehicle use for delivery Commission: The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of La Porte. Common Property: A parcel or parcels of land, together with the improvements thereon, the use and enjoyment of which are shared by the owners and occupants of the individual building sites. Condominium: Two (2) or more dwelling units on a lot with individual ownership of a unit rather than a specific parcel of real property; together with common elements. See Section 81.001 et seq, Texas Property Code, and S.B.C.C.I. Conservation Area: A designation on the land use and zoning maps representing an area of natural undeveloped land, characterized by scenic attractiveness. When so designed, all conservation areas require a minimum setback of twenty feet (20') from the edge of the stream or bayou bank, right-of-way line, or other natural features. Convalescent Home: persons recovering compensation. Any structure used or occupied by three (3) or more from illness or receiving geriatric care for Corner Lot: A lot abutting upon two (2) or more existing or proposed street right-of-ways at their intersections. Curb: For purposes of this Ordinance, a restraint located upon the edge of a parking lot, not necessarily continuous, that restrains automobiles or other vehicles from access to an adjoining street, sidewalk, alley way, adjacent property, or other adjoining use. As defined in this Ordinance, the term "Curb" includes a generic precast concrete curb stop. Density: The measure of a degree to which land is filled with units designed to accommodate a particular use as said use is set forth in this Ordinance. Measurements allow inclusion of internal streets and . e -8- public ways required to be dedicated in calculating density per acre. Streets dedicated, improved and accepted prior to platting or the property shall not be counted. Department: Porte. The Community Development Department of the City of La Develooed Site Area: That area which is being developed as per definition by Development Ordinance. Development Ordinance: The City of La Porte Development Ordinance, being Ordinance No. 1444, together with any amendments thereto. Director: That person holding the position of Director of Community Development for the City of La Porte or his designated representative. District: A "district" is a zoning district which is a part of the City wherein regulations of this Ordinance are uniform. Dormitorv: A space in a unit where group sleeping accommodations are provided with or without meals for persons not members of the same family group in one room or in a series of closely associated rooms under joint occupancy and single management, as in college dormitories, fraternity houses, military barracks, and ski lodges. Duplex: A "duplex" is a building built for, occupied by, or intended for the occupancy of two (2) families, and containing two (2) dwelling units. Dwelling: A dwelling is a building or portion thereof other than manufactured housing or recreational vehicles, designed and used exclusi vely for residential occupancy, including one-family dwellings, two-family dwell ings, and multiple-family dwell ings, but not includ ing hotels, motels or lodging houses. Dwelling, Attached: An "attached dwelling" is one which is joined to another dwelling at one or more sides by party wall or walls. Dwelling, Detached: A "detached dwelling" is one which is entirely surrounded by open space on the same building lot. Dwellin~, Sin~le Family: A residential building, other than manufactured housing or recreational vehicles designed for occupancy for one (1) family only. Dwell ing, Mul ti-Famil y: A residential bu ild ing designed for occupancy of three (3) or more families, with the number of families not to exceed the number of dwelling units. Dwelling, Two Family: Refer to Duplex. Dwell ing Un it: A single unit providing complete, independent Ii v ing facilities for one (1) or more person including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation. . e -9- Efficiencv Apartment: An apartment without a bedroom separate from other living quarters. Enforcin~ Officer: The Chief Building Official of the City of La Porte or his designated representative. Family: A "family" is any number of related persons or, not more than four (4) unrelated persons living as a single housekeeping unit. Fence: A man-made structural barrier erected on or around a piece of property or any portion thereof. Floor Area: The sum total area of all floors as calculated from measurements to the outside walls. Foundation System: An assembly of materials constructed below, or partially below-grade, not intended to be removed from its installation site, which is designed to support the structure and engineered to resist the imposition of exterior natural forces, as defined by the Southern Standard Building Code. Such foundation system shall be skirted or enclosed with wood, or masonry to give the appearance of a solid foundation, if one is not provided, compatible with the appearance of adjacent housing. Freestanding Sign: An outdoor sign supported by uprights or braces placed in or upon the ground, or mounted on a vehicle, trailer, or mobile structure principally used for the purpose of advertising or display of information. For the purpose of this ordinance, a portable sign shall be considered to be a freestanding sign. Garage, Private: A "private garage" is an accessory building designed or used for the storage of motor vehicle owned and used by the occupants of the building to which it is an accessory. Garage, Public: A "public garage" is a building or portion thereof, other than a private or storage garage, designed or used for servicing, repairing, equipping, hiring, selling, or storing motor driven vehicles. Glare: Emitted light which exceeds sixty (60) footcandles. Grade: A referenced plane representing the average of finished ground level adjoining the building and all exterior walls. Grand Opening: The formal offering by a new business of its goods, wares, merchandise, service, entertainment, or activity. Greenway Corridor: A publicly owned system of trails and walkways, patterned in the open space and pedestrian system plan, and is designated on the land use map, park zone map, and zoning map of the City of La Porte, that link existing and proposed neighborhood, community, and regional parks with each other and other proposed acti vi ty areas of the City. These trails and walkways, are in the ir majority within existing right-of-way, but may be within proposed right-of-way to be acquired by the City of La Porte. Greenway corridors are a special use site, as said special use site is defined in the City of La Porte Development Ordinance, Section 12.07. . . -10- Group Care Fac il i ties: Res idential fac il i ties des igned to prov ide a transition from traditional treatment facilities to normal daily living for special populations such as the mentally retarded, physically handicapped, or substance users. These facilities include but are not limited to half-way houses and group homes. Height of Building:: The vertical distance from grade to the highest finished roof surface in the case of flat roofs, or to a point at the average height of roofs having a pitch of more than 2.5/12; height of a building in stories does not include basements and cellars, except as specifically provided otherwise. Hardship: A determinat ion made by the Zon ing Board of Adjustment in hearing a variance request in accordance with Section 11-600 (f) of this Ordinance. Home Owners Association: An incorporated, nonprofit organization operating under recorded land agreements through which (a) each lot and/or homeowner in a planned unit or other described land area is automatically a member, (b) each lot is automatically subject to charge for a proportionate share of the expenses for the organization's activities, such as maintaining a common property, and (c) the charge, if unpaid, becomes a lien against the property. Home Occupation: An occupation limited to custom production, repairing, and servicing, conducted at a dwelling unit, provided it conforms to the following definitions, and provided that said occupation does not involve general retail sales: a. No person other than members of the family residing in the premises shall be engaged in such occupation; b. The use of the dwelling unit for the home occupation shall be clearly incidental and subordinate to its use for residential purpose by its occupants, and not more than 25% of the floor area of the dwelling unit shall be used in the conduct of the home occupation; c. There shall be no change in the outside appearance of the building or premises, or other visible evidence of the conduct of such home occupation other than one (1) sign, not exceeding two (2) square feet in area, non-illuminated, and mounted flat against the wall of the principal building; d. No display, visible from the exterior of the dwelling shall be connected with such home occupation; e. There shall be no outside storage of any kind, including vehicles or equipment connected with such home occupation; f. No traffic shall be generated by such home occupation in greater volumes than would normally be expected in a residential neigh- borhood, and any need for parking generated by the conduct of such home occupation shall be met off the street; . . -11- g. No equipment or process shall be used in such home occupation which creates noise, vibration, glare, fumes, odors, or elec- trical interference detectable to the normal sense off the lot, if the occupation is conducted in a single-family resi- dence. In the case of noise, the level shall not exceed 50% of the values established in Section 7-501 1G. In the case of electrical interference, no equipment or process shall be used which creates visual or audible interference in any radio or television receivers off the premises, or causes fluctuations in the line voltage off the premise. Hosoital, Sanitarium, Nursin~ or Convalescent Homes: A building or portion thereof, used or designed for the housing or treatment of sick, aged, mentally ill, injured, convalescent or infirm persons; prov ided that this definition shall not include rooms in any residential dwelling, hotel, or apartment hotel ordinarily intended to be occupied by said persons. Identification Sign: Any sign which carries only the firm, business or corporate name, the major enterprise on the premises, or the principal products offered for sale on the premises. Landscaped: Adorned or improved by contouring land and placing thereon live flowers, shrubs, trees, grass, wood, stone, and ponds or streams. Light Truck: Any truck (as defined in this article) with a limited manufacturers rated carrying capacity. This definition is intended to include those trucks with sa id rated carrying capac i ty be ing not in excess of one (1) ton, panel delivery trucks and carryall trucks. Loading Berth: A parking area provided for commercial motor vehicles, designed for the receipt or distribution by said vehicles of materials or merchandise to or from the use to which said parking area is accessory. Lot Area per Dwelling Unit: "Lot area per dwelling unit~' is the lot area required for each dwelling unit located on a building lot. Lot Coverage: Area under roof on any given lot. Lot, Corner: A "corner lot" is a building lot situated at the intersection of two (2) existing or proposed street rights-of-way, the interior angle of such intersection not exceeding 135 degrees. Lot, Depth: "Lot depth" is the mean hor izontal distance between the front lot line and the rear lot line of the building lot measured within the lot boundary. Lot, Interior: An "interior lot" is a building lot other than a corner lot. Lot Line: A "lot line" is a boundary of a building lot. Lot Line, Front: A "front lot line" is that boundary of a building lot which is the line of an existing or dedicated street. Upon corner lots either street line may be selected as the front lot line providing a e e -12- front and rear yard are provided adjacent and opposite, respectively to the front lot line. Lot Line, Side: A "side lot line" is any boundary of a building lot which is not a front lot line or a rear lot line. Lot Line, Rear: The "rear lot line" is that boundary of a building lot which is most distant from and is, or is most nearly parallel to the front lot line. Lot of Record: A "lot of record" is an area of land designated as a lot on a plat of a subdivision recorded pursuant to statutes of the State of Texas with the County Clerk (of the County of Harris, Texas) or an area of land held in single ownership described by metes and bounds upon a deed recorded or registered with the County Clerk. Lot, Single Family Dwell ing, Spec ial: Any res idential lot for single family dwelling purposes with an area of less than 6,000 square feet, but greater than 4,500 square feet. Lot, Through: A "through lot" is a building lot not a corner lot, both the front and rear lot lines of which adjoin street lines. On a "through lot" both street lines shall be deemed front lot lines. Lot, Width: The "lot width" is the minimum distance measured in a straight line between the' side lot lines of a building lot along a straight line, which shall be on the side of the building. Manufactured Housing or Mobile Homes: A structure, transportable in one (1) or more sections, which in the traveling mode is eight (8) body feet or more in width or forty feet (40') in length, or, when erected on si te, is three hundred twenty (320) or more square feet in size and which is buil t on a permanent chassis and designed to be used as a dwelling with or without a foundation system when connected to the required utilities, and includes the plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and electrical systems contained therein. Such manufactured housing mayor may not be constructed under H.U.D.' specifications. Manufactured Housing Parks: A development under single ownership intended for the rental or leasing only of manufactured housing units. Manufactured Housing Subdivision: A subdivision designed and/or intended for the sale of lots for residential occupancy by manufactured housing meeting H.U.D. specifications as established under the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Act. Modular Building: A building, built to specifications of the Texas Manufactured Housing Standards Act, and the Texas Department of Labor and Standards (T.D.L.S.) Rules and Regulations designed to be placed on a permanent foundation system consistent with the above requirements. Said modular home or modular building must bear a T.D.L.S. decal permanently affixed to each transportable section or modular component of each modular building to indicate compliance with the State standards. A modular home is not a mobile home as defined herein. e e -13- National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safetv Act of 1974: The Federal Act which governs the standards for construction, design, and performance of manufactured homes or mobile homes builtin the Un i ted States since June 15, 1976 defined as homes meeting H. U. D. specifications. New Business: A project or undertaking which involves the use of any property, building, or structure, permanent or temporary, for the primary purpose of conducting in said building or structure or on said property a legitimate commercial enterprise or other non-residential use, in compliance with all ordinances and regulations of the City of La Porte and when such project or undertaking is new to the premises. Provided however, a change in ownership of at least fifty percent (50%) of the ongoing project or undertaking shall constitute a new business, for the purposes herein and, provided further, expansion of an existing building or structure shall constitute a new business if such expansion increases the size of the area devoted to primary use, in building floor square footage, by not less than fifty percent (50$). Occupancv: Any utilization of property. Office Trailer: A structure, transportable in one (1) or more sections which is built on a permanent chassis and intended to be used for office space or storage with or without a permanent foundation system and with or without utility connections. Office trailers as defined are only allowed subject to the following conditions: (1) Office trailers may be used as construction offices or temporary storage buildings only on construction sites. (2) No office trailer shall be moved on to a construction site until the required building permit has been issued. (3) All office trailers shall be removed from a construction site once work is completed or abandoned. (4) In no case shall an office trailer be used for overnight sleeping purposes. Off Premise Sign: Any sign which directs attention to any business, commodity, service or entertainment offered elsewhere than on the premises where such sign appears. On Premise Sign: Any sign which directs attention to a business, commodity, service or entertainment offered on the same premises where such sign appears. Open Space: Area, excluding parking, street, alley, serv ice walk or other service areas, but including any side, rear, or front yard or any unoccupied space on a lot that is unobstructed to the sky, except for the ordinary projections of cornices, eaves, porches or trellises. a. Developed open space shall be defined as recreational space developed with facilities for either active or passive recre- ation not within any required yard. . e -14- Parking Soace: A "parking space" is a surfaced area, designed to control dust and moisture, enclosed or unenclosed, sufficient in size to store one (1) automobile together with a surfaced driveway connecting the parking space with the street or alley permitting ingress and egress of an automobile. A "parking space" or any requisite maneuvering area incidental thereto shall not occupy any public right-of-way. Party Wall: A fire wall on an interior lot line, used or adapted for joint service between two (2) buildings. Planned Unit Development: A land area characterized by a unified site design which (a) has individual building sites and provides common open spaces, and (b) is designed to be capable of satisfactory use and operation as a separate entity without necessarily having the participation of other building sites or other common property. The ownership of the common property may be either public or private. It may be a single planned unit development as initially designed; or as expanded by annexation of additional land area; or a group of contiguous planned unit developments, as separate entities or merged into a single consolidated entity. Pole Trailer: Every vehicle without motive power designed to be drawn by another vehicle by means of a reach, or pole, or by being boomed or otherwise secured to the towing vehicle, and ordinarily used for transportation of long or irregularly shaped loads such as poles, pipes, or structural members capable, generally, of sustaining themselves as beams between the supporting connections. Political Sign: A temporary sign announcing, supporting or opposing political candidates, dates or issues in connection with any national, state or local election. Portable Sign: A sign designed or constructed to be easily moved from one location to another, including signs mounted upon or designed to be mounted on a trailer, wheeled carrier, or other non motorized mobile structure. A portable sign which has its wheels removed shall still be considered a portable sign. Public Improvements Criteria Manual (p" I" C" M" ) : The set of standards set forth by the Director of Community Development and approved by the City Council to determine the specific technical requirements for construction to public improvements. The manual may be acquired from the Community Development Department, and is on file in the City Secretary's Office. Public Parks: A "public park" is any publicly owned park, playground, beach, parkway, or railroad within the jurisdiction and control of the City. . e -14a- Public Service Si~n: For the purposes of this ordinance, the following types of signs and no others shall be considered to be public service signs. 1. Signs identifying and naming the location of churches, schools and other non-profit organizations; 2. Signs identifying and naming the location of public facilities; and 3. Community information signs which provide information regarding community functions and activities. Signs which display commercial advertising in conjunction with public service information shall not be considered to be public service signs except that a person, firm, or organization who donates or otherwise provides a public service sign may be identified on such sign in a means which is clearly incidental to the primary message. Ouadraolex: Four single-family dwelling units joined by common sidewalls, and/or common floors/ceilings. Ranch Trailer: A vehicle with or without motive power other than a pole trailer designed for carrying livestock, ranch implements, or other moveable personal property attendant to the business or recreational use of the raising of livestock or crops. Reader Panel: Any and all portions of any sign on which text, graphics or pictures are displayed. In the case of double faced reader panels, only one side shall be considered in the calculation of sign size. Recreational Vehicle: A camp car, motorhome, trailer, or tent trailer with or without motive power, designed for human habitation or recreational occupation, having less than three hundred twenty(320) square feet. . e -15- Rest Home or Nursing Home: A private home for the care of the aged or infirmed or a place of rest for those suffering bodily disorders. Such homes do not contain facilities for surgical care or the treatment of disease or injury. Roofline: The height above finished grade of the upper beam, rafter, ridge or purlin of any buiding. Semi-Trailer: Every vehicle, with or without motive power, other than a pole trailer or ranch trailer, designed for carrying persons or property and for being drawn by a motor vehicle and so constructed that some part of its weight and that of its load rests upon or is carried by another vehicle. Setback Line: The closest point to any property line or utility easement which may be occupied by a structure. Setback, Sign Measurement: The closest point to any property line which may be occupied by any sign, as defined by this Ordinance. This point shall be determined by measuring perpendicularly from adjacent property lines. Shipping Containers: Sealable shipping containers, designed for intermodal transportation, either with or without a permanent affixed chassis, used in intrastate, interstate and international commerce for the shipment of goods and merchandise. Shipping containers may be converted for use as buildings subject to the following conditions: (1) Shipping containers may be used as accessory buidings only. (2) In all zones except Heavy Industrial, shipping containers used as accessory buildings shall be screened from public view. (3) Any shipping container used as an accessory building shall be subject to all requirements and restrictions of the zone in which it is located. Shopping Center or Integrated Development: two (2) or more interrelated business driveways and on-site parking facilities. Sight Triangle: Triangular shaped area of clear visibility located at all intersections including private driveways. The area of the triangle shall be determined by engineering standards. A development consisting of establishments using common Single Family Residential Large Lot: Any single tract or lot comprised of at least 43,560 square feet of property, located in R-1 zone, whose primary use is for a single family dwelling unit. Site Area Per Unit: The total area, including public and private streets, for a proposed development divided by the total number of units proposed. Used to determine the maximum density permitted for a development. . e -16- Sign: Any word, number, figure, device, design or trademark by which anything is made known, as used to designate an individual, firm, profession, business, or a commodity and which is visible from any public street. Refer to S.B.C.C.I. for additional definitions. For the purpose of this ordinance, a sign is a structure. Site Plan, Certified: In the case of all uses, a scaled drawing showing the use of the land to include locations of buildings, drives, sidewalks, parking areas, drainage facilities, and other structures to be constructed in relationship to surveyed boundaries. Such site plan shall be certified by a registered engineer or surveyor, licensed as such in the State of Texas. Under the terms of the Development Ordinance of the City of La Porte, when a development site plan is required, said development site plan shall be prepared in accordance with the terms of said Ordinance and shall be accepted as a certified site plan as required herein. Standard Industrial Classification Code (SIC): The numerical code established by the U.S. Department of Commerce and used in the Standard Industrial Classification Manual, 1987 as amended and supplemented. Street, Private: A vehicular access way, under private ownership and private maintenance, providing access to buildings containing residential dwelling units without direct access to an approved public street right-of-way, or a public right-of-way, however designated, dedicated or acquired, which provides vehicular access to adjacent properties. Alleys, parking lots, and private driveways within shopping centers, commercial areas, or industrial developments shall not be considered as streets. Street, Public: A public right-of-way, however designated" dedicated, or acquired, which provides vehicular access to adjacent properties. Street, Thoroughfare: A pUblic street designed for heavy intended to serve as a traffic artery of considerable continuity throughout the community and so designated on Thoroughfare Plan. traffic and length and the City's Special Exception: Shall be only those exceptions provided for under Section 11-600 (e) of this Ordinance. Structure: That which is built or constructed. Structure, Principal: The principal structure which fulfills the purpose for which the building plot is intended. Substantial Improvements: Any repair, reconstruction, or improvement of a structure, the cost of which equals or exceeds 50% of the market value of the structure as determined by a 1 icensed appraiser, either (a) before the improvement is started, or (b) if the structure has been damaged and is being restored, valuation before the damage occurred. Substantial improvement is started when the first alteration of any structural part of the building commences. e e -17- Townhouse: One (1) of a group of no less than three (3) nor more than twelve (12) attached dwelling units constructed in a series or group of attached units with property lines separating such units. Trailer: Every vehicle, with or without motive power, other than a pole trailer or ranch trailer, designed for carrying persons or property and for being drawn by a motor vehicle and so constructed that no part of its weight rests upon the towing vehicle. Truck: Any motor vehicle designed, used or maintained primarily for transportation of more than nine (9) persons or property. Truck Tractor: Every motor vehicle designed and used primarily for drawing other vehicles and not so constructed as to carry a load other than a part of the weight of the vehicle and load so drawn. Yard: A "yard" is an open space on the same bu ild ing lot with a building, unoccupied and unobstructed by any portion of a structure from the ground upward, except as otherwise prov ided. In measur ing a yard for the purpose of determining the width of a side yard, the depth of a rear yard, and the depth of a front yard, the minimum horizontal distance between the building site and the lot line shall be used. A "yard" extends along the lot line and at right angles or radial to such lot line to a depth of width specified in the yard regulations of the zoning district in which such building lot is located. Yard, Front: A front yard is a yard extending along the whole of the front lot line between the side lot lines, and being the mlnlmum horizontal distance between the front lot line and the front of the principal building or any projections thereof other than stairs, unenclosed balcon ies, or unenclosed porches. In the case of the lots directly adjacent to the shoreline of Galveston Bay, the front yard shall be the yard extending along the whole of the lot line directly adjacent to the shoreline of Galveston Bay, and along the horizontal distance between the front lot line and the front of the principal building or any projections thereof, other than steps, unenclosed balconies, or unenclosed porches. Yard, Rear: A "rear yard" is a yard extending across the rear of a lot between the side lot lines and being the minimum horizontal distance between the rear lot line and the rear of the principal building or any projections thereof other than steps, unenclosed balconies or unenclosed porches. Yard, Side: A "side yard" is a yard extending along the side lot line from the front yard to the rear yard, being the minimum horizontal distance between any building or projections thereof except steps and the side lot line. Zoning District Map: The "zoning district map" is the map or maps incorporated into this Ordinance as a part hereof by reference thereto. Zoning Fermi t: A written instrument signed by the enforcing officer authorizing a use described in this Ordinance, in conformance with Section 11 - 300 of this Ordinance. Section 10 - 1000 tt Sign Regulations e Section 10-1001 Portable Signs 1. Portable signs as defined herein, that are not in conformance with the requirements of this ordinance, shall within one calendar year of the date of passage of this Ordinance, be brought into conformance with ordinance requirements or be removed. 2. Portable signs shall be securely anchored in a manner which will prevent their being blown about by strong winds. The method of anchoring shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 12 of the current adopted edition of the Standard Building Code. 3. Portable signs provided: may be electrically illuminated, A. They are wired and connected to electrical power in a manner that compl ies with the current adopted edition of the National Electric Code and the City of La Porte Electrical Ordinance. B. Illumination is steady. No flashing or moving lights shall be placed on any portable sign placed within the City of La Porte. 4. Temporary political signs placed for the duration of an election campaign shall not be subject to the requirements of this ordinance except that: A. No political sign shall be placed wi thin a sight triangle or in a manner which will otherwise create a traffic hazard. B. All portable signs used for political advertising shall be anchored in a manner which will prevent their being blown about by a strong wind. c. All political signs shall be removed no later than ten (10) days after the election for which they were placed. In the case of run-off elections, political signs may remain in place no longer than ten (10) days following the run-off. EXHIBIT D . . Section 10-1002 Number of Signs The number of signs which may be permitted for a given location shall be regulated as follows: 1. These regulations shall apply to freestanding signs only. 2. Multiple reader panels mounted on a single base shall be considered to be a single sign. 3. A maximum of one advertising freestanding sign shall be permitted for each side of a commercial or industrial establishment which fronts on a developed right of way. 4. For the purposes of this section, a multi-tenant building shall be considered to be a single establishment and shall be limited to one freestanding advertising sign for each side of the building which fronts on a developed right of way. 5. Separate buildings located on a single piece of property may be considered to be separate business establishments with each building being eligible for freestanding advertising signage in accordance wi th these regulations. 6. The number of on premise freestanding non-advertising signs intended to direct traffic and not exceeding six (6) square feet in size shall not be 1 imi ted by this section. Section 10-100i Size Restrictions Calculation of sign size shall be based on the area of the reader panel(s). Maximum sign size shall be limited as follows. 1. Freestanding on premise signs with a maximum allowable height of forty-five (45) feet: one hundred fifty (1,0) square feet. 2. Freestanding on premise signs located within a controlled access highway corridor, with a maximum allowable height of sixty-five (65) feet: three hundred (iOO) square feet. 3. Freestanding on premise signs for multi-tennant buildings, whether located within or outside the boundaries of a Controlled Access Highway Corridor: three hundred fifty (i,O) square feet. . . 4. Off premise Public Service Signs: seventv-five (75) square feet. Section 10-1004 Survey & Site Plan Requirements Any person desiring to erect or place a freestanding sign on any property, shall submit to the Code Enforcement Office a survey of said property which indicates the proposed sign location. In the case of signs which due to size or height do not require an engineered design, a survey shall not be required. Any person desiring to erect or place a freestanding sign of this type on any property, shall submit to the Code Enforcement Office a site plan of said property on which the proposed sign location is indicated. RESIDENTIAL SIGN TABLE A USES (SIC CODE #) R-1 ZONES R-2 R-3 MH Freestanding On Premise Identi- fication Sign; Townhouses, Multi-Family Developments, Group Care Facilities, Subdivisions, Education and Religious Facilities P P P P RESIDENTIAL SIGN TABLE B (8*) Uses (1) Min. Yard Setbacks L.F. F. R. S. Free- standing On Premise Signs 0-0-0 Max. Height Equal to Max. Allowable . . Footnote: 1 No sign shall be located in a sight triangle so as to obstruct traffic visibility at a level between three feet (3') and six feet (6') as measured above adjacent road grade. COMMERCIAL SIGN TABLE A USES (SIC CODE II) ZONES CR NC GC Freestanding On Premise Signs P P Freestanding Off Premise Public Service Signs Spaced In Intervals of Not Less Than 500 Feet * P COMMERCIAL SIGN TABLE B (1) (1) Adj. to Min. Res. Max. Yard Min. Yard Sign Setbacks Setback Max. Uses Area F. R. S. F. R. S. Height Freestanding On Premise 150 Sq. Ft. 0-0-0 0-5-5 45 Ft. Signs Freestanding On Premise Signs Located In Controlled Access Highway Corridors 300 Sq. Ft. 0-0-0 0-5-5 65 Ft. Freestanding On Premise Advertising Signs for Multi Tenant Buildings 350 Sq. Ft. 0-0-0 0-5-5 45 Ft. . . Uses Max. Sign Area (1) Min. Yard Setbacks F. R. S. (1) Adj. to Res. Min. Yard Setback F. R. S. Max. Height Freestanding On Premise Advertising Signs for Multi Tenant Buildings Located in Controlled Access Corridors 350 Sq. Ft. 0-0-0 0-5-5 65 Ft. Freestanding Off Premise Public Service Sign (whether located within or outside the boundaries of C.A.C.) 75 Sq. Ft. 0-0-0 0-5-5 18 Ft. Footnote: 1. No sign shall be located in a sight triangle so as to obstruct traffic visibility at a level between three feet (3') and six feet (6') as measured above adjacent road grade. INDUSTRIAL SIGN TABLE A USES (SIC CODE In ZONES B-I L-I H-I On Premise Freestanding Signs P P P Off Premise Freestanding Signs * P P . . INDUSTRIAL SIGN TABLE B Uses Maximum Sign Area (1,2) Minimum Yard Setback F. R. S. (1,2) Adj. to Resid. Min. Yard Setback F. R. S. Max. Heia.ht On & Off Premise Freestanding Signs 150 Sq. Ft. 0-0-0 0-5-5 45 Ft. Freestanding On Premise Signs Located In Controlled Access Highway Corridors 300 Sq. Ft. 0-0-0 0-5-5 65 Ft. Freestanding On Premise Advertising Signs for Multi Tenant Buildings 350 Sq. Ft. 0-0-0 0-5-5 45 Ft. Freestanding On Premise Advertising Signs for Multi Tenant Buildings Located in Controlled Access Corridors 350 Sq. Ft. 0-0-0 0-5-5 65 Ft. Freestanding Off Premise Public Service Sign (whether located within or outside the boundaries of C.A.C.) 75 Sq. Ft. 0-0-0 0-5-5 18 Ft. Footnote: 1. No sign shall be located in a required sight triangle in such a manner as to obstruct traffic visibility at a level between three feet (3') and six feet (6') as measured above adjacent road grade. 2. All off premise freestanding advertising signs shall be spaced in intervals of not less than three hundred (300) feet.