HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance - 2024-O0110 - P&Z Commission's Final UDC Report Of August 1, 2024 - 08/27/2024First Reading
August 13, 2024
Item No. 7.10
ORDINANCE NO. 2024-00110
Second Reading
August 27, 2024
Item No. 7.18
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE (ORDINANCE
NO. 2023-00054), AMENDING SECTIONS 39.02.018.c, RELATED TO RESIDENTIAL
LIMITED USE STANDARDS, TABLE 39.02.004.c-2, RELATED TO SF-2 LOT
DENSITY AND DIMENSIONS, TABLE 39.02.004.d-2, RELATED TO MDR LOT
DENSITY AND DIMENSIONS, SECTION 39.10.002, RELATED TO DEFINITIONS,
SECTION 39.07.041, RELATED TO FINAL PLATS, SECTION 39.07.040, RELATED
TO PRELIMINARY PLATS, SECTION 39.02.013, RELATED TO THE SOUTH
OVERTON OVERLAY (SOO), SECTION 39.02.016 AND TABLE 39.02.016-1,
RELATED TO THE LAND USE MATRIX, TABLES 39.02.004.c-1, 39.02.004.d-1,
39.02.004.d-3, 39.02.004.e-1, 39.02.004.c-3, AND 39.03.009-1, RELATED TO DUPLEXES
AND TOWNHOUSES, TABLE 39.02.004.e-2, RELATED TO HDR LOT DENSITY AND
DIMENSIONS, SECTION 39.02.020.d.7.C, RELATED TO NONRESIDENTIAL AND
MIXED-USE ACCESSORY USES ANll STRUCTURES, SECTION 39.02.020.c.,
RELATED TO RESIDENTIAL ACCESSORY USES, SECTION 39.07.044, RELATED
TO WAIVER OF IMPROVEMENTS, SECTION 39.07.045, RELATED TO DELAY OF
IMPROVEMENTS, SECTION 39.02.018.e, RELATED TO CIVIC AND
INSTITUTIONAL USES LIMITED USE STANDARDS, TABLE 39.03.002-1, RELATED
TO BUILDING AND SITE DESIGN APPLICABILITY, TABLE 39.02.004.c-3,
RELATED TO SF-2 OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING SCHEDULE, TABLE
39.04.005-3, RELATED TO MINIMUM DRIVEWAY THROAT LENGTH, SECTION
39.04.021.b, RELATED TO RECORDING OF PLAT AND DEDICATION OF
IMPROVEMENTS, TABLE 39.03.016-1, RELATED TO DISTRICT BUFFERYARD
STANDARDS, SECTION 39.02.020.b, RELATED TO GENERAL ACCESSORY USES
AND STRUCTUI2ES, SECTION 39.04.012, RELATED TO PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS,
SECTION 39.04.013, RELATED TO PUBLIC WASTEWATER SYSTEMS, SECTION
39.02.023, 1tELATEll TO SPECIFIC ALLOWANCES, TABLE 39.02.022-1, RELATED
TO MEASUREMENTS, SECTIONS 39.02.004.a.4.A, 39.02.004.b.4.A, 39.02.004.c.4.A,
39.02.004.d.4.A, ANll 39.02.004.e.4.A, RELATED TO LOT DENSITY AND
DIMENSIONS, TAI3LE 39.02.006.b-2, RELATEll TO OFFICE (OF) LOT INTENSITY
AND DIMENSIONS, SECTION 39.07.004.f, RELATED TO PLAT FILING, AND
REVIEW AND APPROVE WRITTEN LISTS OF ALL DOCUMENTATION AND
OTHER INFORMATION THE MUNICIPALITY REQUIRES TO BE SUBMITTED
WITH A PLAT APPLICATION, PURSUANT TO STATE LAW; PROVIDING FOR
THE PRINTING OF, AND DISPLAY FOIt PUBLIC INSPECTION, AN AMENDED
ZONING MAP; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING A PENALTY;
PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
WHEREAS, the proposed changes in zoning as hereinafter made have been duly
presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission for its recommendation at a joint public
hearing of the Planning and Loning Commission and thc City of Council of the City of Lubbock
held on July 25, 2024 at 6:00 p.m., and after duc consideration, and upon receiving the final
report of the Planning and Zoning Commission regarding said changes, the City Council found
that it would be expedient and in the interest of the public health, safety and general welfare to
make the following proposed ordinance amendments to the Unified Development Code (UDC),
Ordinance No. 2023-00054; and
WHEREAS, all conditions precedent required by law for a valid amendment to the City
of Lubbock Code of Ordinances, including zoning ordinances, have been fully complied with,
including giving notice through social media sites, the City of Lubbock's public access channel,
access links on the City of Lubbock's website, media releases and media advisory fliers provided
to the public media, hard copies of the proposed amendments available in the City of Lubbock
Planning Department and notice of the joint public hearing as required by the Texas Local
Government Code Sec. 211.007(d), and in accordance with the notice plan passed by the City
Council of the City of Lubbock by at least a two-thirds vote on June 25, 2024 by Resolution No.
2024-R0301; and
WHEREAS, notice of the joint public hearing was duly published in the Lubbock
Avalanche-Journal more than fifteen (15) days prior to the date of the joint public hearing before
the City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission on such proposed amendments and
in accordance with the hearing notice schedule as adopted by Resolution No. 2024-R0301, and
the joint public hearing according to said notice, was held in the City Council Chamber of
Citizens Tower in Lubbock, Texas, at which time persons appeared and had the opportunity to
participate in the joint public hearing; and after said hearing, it was by the City Council
determined that it would be in the public interest that the City of Lubbock Code of Ordinances,
including the zoning ordinance and the zoning map, be amended in the manner hereinafter set
forth in the body of this Ordinance and this Ordinance having been introduced prior to first
reading hereof; NOW THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
SECTION 1. THAT the Unified Development Code of the City of Lubbock (Ordinance
No. 2023-00054) is hereby amended with regard to Sections 39.02.018.c, related to Residential
Limited Use Standards, Table 39.02.004.c-2, related to SP-2 Lot Density and Dimensions, Table
39.02.004.d-2, related to MDR Lot Density and Dimensions, Section 39.10.002, related to
Definitions, Section 39.07.041, related to Final Plats, Section 39.07.040, related to Preliminary
Plats, Section 39.02.013, related to the South Overton Overlay (SOO), Section 39.02.016 and
Table 39.02.016-1, related to the Land Use Matrix, Tables 39.02.004.c-1, 39.02.004.d-1,
39.02.004.d-3, 39.02.004.e-1, 39.02.004.e-3, and 39.03.009-1, related to Duplexes and
Townhouses, Table 39.02.004.e-2, related to IIDR Lot Density and Dimensions, Section
39.02.020.d.7.C, related to Nonresidential and Mixed-Use Accessory Uses and Structures,
Section 39.02.020.c., related to Residential Accessory Uses, Section 39.07.044, related to
Waiver of Improvements, Section 39.07.045, related to Delay of Improvements, Section
39.02.018.e, related to Civic and Institutional Uses Limited Use Standards, Table 39.03.002-1,
related to Building and Site Design Applicability, Table 39.02.004.c-3, related to SF-2 Off-Street
Parking and Loading Schcdule, "fablc 39.04.005-3, related to Minimum Driveway Throat
Length, Section 39.04.021.b, related to Recording of Plat and Dedication of Improvements,
Table 39.03.016-1, related to District Bufferyard Standards, Section 39.02.020.b, related to
General Accessory Uses and Structures, Section 39.04.012, related to Public Water Systems,
Section 39.04.013, related to Public Wastewater Systems, Section 39.02.023, related to Specific
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Allowances, Table 39.02.022-1, related to Measurements, Sections 39.02.004.a.4.A,
39.02.004.b.4.A, 39.02.004.c.4.A, 39.02.004.d.4.A, and 39.02.004.e.4.A, related to Lot Density
and Dimensions, Table 39.02.006.b-2, related to Office (OF) Lot Intensity and Dimensions,
Section 39.07.004.f, related to Plat Filing, and review and approve written lists of all
documentation and other information the municipality requires to be submitted with a plat
application pursuant to state law.
SECTION 2. THAT the UDC amendments to the sections mentioned above and set
forth in "Exhibit A", attached hereto and incorporated herein, are hereby adopted by the City
Council of the City of Lubbock.
SECTION 3. THAT this Ordinance shall be cumulative of all other ordinances dealing
with the same subject, and any provision of any ordinance in direct conflict with any provision
of this Ordinance is hereby repealed, and the provisions of this Ordinance shall supersede any
provisions in conflict herewith. All provisions of any other ordinance not in conflict herewith
shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 4. THAT a violation of any provision of this Ordinance shall be deemed a
misdemeanor punishable in accordance with state law and Section 1.01.004 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Lubbock.
SECTION 5. THAT should any paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase or word of this
Ordinance be declared unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, the remainder of this Ordinance
shall not be affected thereby.
SECTION 6. THAT the City Secretary is hereby authorized to cause publication of the
descriptive caption of this Ordinance as an alternative method provided by law.
AND IT IS SO ORDERED.
Passed by the City Council on first reading on August 13. 2024
Passed by the City Council on second reading on August 27,, 2024
ATTEST:
Courtney Paz, City Secretary
MARK W. MCB �YER, MAYOR
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APPROVED AS O CONTENT:
Kri ten Sager, Director f Planning
A PROVED AS TO FORM:
. ,
K lli Leisure, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Ccdocs:llOrdinance Amending UDC 2024_ between readings
8.16.24
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Proposed UDC Amendments
1. Section 39.02.018.c (1)(A) - Residential Uses in the SF-2, MDR, and HDR Districts.
a. Current Language: Housing Types. Only a single permitted housing type (Single -Family Cottage, Single -
Family Detached Dwelling (including industrialized housing), Single -Family Garden
Home, Duplex, Multiplex, Apartment, and Townhouse) may occupy a given block face. Newly
constructed Duplexes, Multiplexes, Apartments, and Townhouses shall not be permitted across the
street from existing or proposed Single -Family Cottages, Single -Family Detached Dwellings, or Single -
Family Garden Homes.
b. Proposed Revision: Housing Types. If a block face contains only one or more single-family housing types,
Qnly a single peFF fitted housing type (Single -Family Cottage, Single -Family Detached Dwelling (including
industrialized housing), Single -Family Garden Home, and townhouses), Duplex, Multiplex, ApaFtme
geese} then the block face shall only contain single-family housing.
faces Newly eenstr ted Duplexes, Multiplexes, and Apartments, shall aet be
permitted across the street from existing single-family housing, only when either the proposed
duplexes, multiplexes and apartments, or the existing single-family houses do not face that street er
2. Table 39.02.004.c-2 — SF-2 Lot Density and Dimensions —Single-Family Cottage
a. Current Language: Minimum lot area is 4,000 square feet.
b. Proposed Revision: Change to 3,500 square feet.
Single -
Family
Detached
Dwelling
Town- Multi-
pup{ex house Plex
5inj
F0
Detai
Dwq
Minimum Lot Area per
Dwelling Unit (square feet)
...... 5,L"a0 3,500 4,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 3,0
.................
3. Table 39.02.004.d-2 — MDR Lot Density and Dimensions - Duplex
a. Current Language: Minimum side setback is 10 feet.
b. Proposed Revision: Change to 5 feet.
Minimum Lot Area (square feet)
2,200
2,200
2,000
1,800
Minimum Lot Width (feet)
35
35
40
40
Maximum Building Height (feet)
35
35
35
45
Minimum Front Setback (feet)
15
15
15
15
Minimum Front Setback (feet) (cul-de-sac)
5
5
5
5
Minimum Side Setback (feet) (Zero
0/10
5
30
10
Setback Side / Non -Zero Setback Side)
4. Table 39.03.023-2 — Base Public and Nonresidential Districts Sign Standards — Canopy Signs
a. Current Language: * it to m u of er nNPED
b. Proposed Revisionhang N ax.
gumbei
:)f Signs
( max)
1 per 75% of 3 feet above
Canopy Yes canopy —
canopy -- roofline
width
S. Table 39.03.023-2 — Base Public and Nonresidential Districts Sign Standards — Canopy Signs
a. Current Langua r r iPONED
b. Proposed Revision: Cha a to es.
I per 75% of 3 feet above
Canopy Yes canopy canopy roofline _ — 18inches No
width
6. Section 39.10.002 Definitions — Retail Sales
a. Current Language: Retail Sales means the sale of goods, merchandise, services, and/or commodities to
the general public. This definition includes: ....... smoke shop;
b. Proposed Revision: Retail Sales means the sale of goods, merchandise, services, and/or commodities to
the general public. This definition includes: ....... saael(e steep;
7. Section 39.07.041— Final Plat — Document Requirements
a. Current Language: 11. Reference by name to recorded plats of adjacent and abutting properties;
a. Proposed Revision: 11. RefeF,,nee by Rame ,,.a a plats of adja,.em .,.,a alauttiR , . eF4 ,, The
following property information shall be shown on all property abutting the plat boundary and all
properties located directly north, south, east, west, and diagonally opposite from the plat boundary,
even if separated by a street or alley :
A. Subdivision name, Lot #, Block #, and recording information (if the property is platted);
B. Name of ownership with deed and recording information (if the property is not platted);
and
C. Any recorded easements known to the surveyor at the time of submittal with recording
information;
Street Right of Way
Street Right of Way
8. Section 39.07.040 — Preliminary Plat — Document Requirements
Current Language: 12. The following adjoining and abutting property information shall be shown on
all property adjoining and abutting the plat boundary:
b. Proposed Revision: 12. The following adj9iRiRg and abUttiRg property information shall be shown on
all property abutting the plat boundary and all properties located directly north, south,
east, west, and diagonally opposite from the plat boundary, even if separated by a street or alley:
Street Right of Way
Street Right of -Way
9. Section 39.07.040 - Preliminary Plat- Document Requirements
a. Current Language: 21. All spelling on the plat shall be correct; and
b. Proposed Revision: 21. All information and spelling on the plat shall be correct, current, and accurate at
the time of submission; and
10. Section 39.07.041- Final Plat - Document Requirements
c. Current Language: None
d. Proposed Revision: 27. All information and spelling on the plat shall be correct, current, and accurate at
the time the Registered Professional Land Surveyor has sealed, signed, and dated the document to be
recorded.
11. Section 39.10.002 Definitions
a. Current Language: Townhouse means a house joined with other houses in a row, joined to its neighbors
by party walls and covered by the same roof, while occupying separate lots. No townhouse structure
shall have less than two dwelling units or an overall length exceeding 250 feet.
b. Proposed Revision: Townhouse means a house joined with other houses in a row, joined to its
neighbors by party walls and covered by the same roof, while occupying separate lots. No townhouse
structure shall have less than two three dwelling units or an overall length exceeding 2-50 300 feet.
12. Section 39.02.016 - Land Use Matrix, Table 39.02.004.c-1, Table 39.02.004.d-1, Table 39.02.004.d-3, Table
39.02.004.e-1, Table 39.02.004.e-3, Table 39.03.009-1- Duplex and Townhouses
a. Current Language: Number of dwelling units is defined
b. Proposed Revision: Remove both references to dwelling units and let the definitions control
...............
Duple 2 du — — L L P P P — — — — — — — -- 39.02.018.c
Ssngie-family
Townhou L L L P P P — — — — — — — — 39.02.018.c
13. Section 39.07.040(c)(6) - Preliminary Plat -Applicant Responsibilities (and amend the checklist)
a. Current Language: Water and sewer schematic layouts sufficient to demonstrate how the proposed lots
will be served by public water and sewer.
b. Proposed Revision: Water and sewer schematic layouts sufficient to demonstrate how the proposed
lots will be served by public water and sewer..-, or an approved groundwater study as required by TLGC
Section 212.0101.
14. Section 39.07.040(c) - Preliminary Plat - Applicant Responsibilities (and amend the checklist)
a. Current Language: None.
b. Proposed Revision: 7. Request for waiver, delay, or parallel construction of improvements, if applicable.
15. Section 39.07.041(e)(5) — Final Plat — Applicant Responsibilities (and amend the checklist)
a. Current Language: 5. Any supplementary materials required for approval;
6. Dedication(s) by separate instrument (as indicated on the face of the final plat to be
recorded), if applicable.
7. Easement or right-of-way closure ordinance, if applicable; and
8. Street island ordinance, if applicable.
b. Proposed Revision: 5. Approved Groundwater Study
(if applicable), as required by TLGC Section 212.0101
6.
if . Request for waiver, delay, or parallel construction of
improvements, if applicable.
16. Section 39.07.041(j) — Final Plat — Recording
a. Current Language: Within 10 days of receipt and approval of the above documents, the Director of
Planning shall record the approved Final Plat with the Lubbock County Clerk. After the plat has been
recorded, the Director of Planning shall issue to the subdivider the necessary copies of the approved and
signed Final Plat along with the Lubbock County filing number. Impact fees are determined in
accordance with Section 41.03.003 of the Lubbock Code of Ordinances.
b. Proposed Revision: Before a Final Plat can be recorded, the following documents must be submitted:
A. Dedication Deed
B. Ownership Certificate
C. Tax Certificate
D. Easement or right-of-way closure ordinance, if not yet recorded,
E. Street island ordinance, if applicable.
F. Dedication(s) by separate instrument (as indicated on the face of the final plat
to be recorded), if applicable.
Within 10 days of receipt and approval of the above documents, the Director of Planning shall record
the approved Final Plat with the Lubbock County Clerk. After the plat has been recorded, the Director of
Planning shall issue to the subdivider the necessary copies of the approved and signed Final Plat along
with the Lubbock County filing number. Impact fees are determined in accordance with Section
41.03.003 of the Lubbock Code of Ordinances.
17. Section 39.07.041(k)(3) - Final Plat — Preliminary Plat Renewal — Renewal and Expiration
a. Current Language: Renewal and Expiration. If a Final Plat of the remaining area has not been submitted
within the two-year time period, the portion of the Preliminary Plat for which no Final Plat has been
submitted shall be deemed null and void. However, if at least one phase of the Preliminary Plat has
received Final Plat approval, its public improvements have been completed, and it has been
recorded with the Lubbock County Clerk, an extension to the two-year time limit shall be
automatically granted for all phases.
Proposed Revision: Renewal and Expiration. If a Final Plat of the remaining area has not been submitted
within the two-year time period, the portion of the Preliminary Plat for which no Final Plat has been
submitted shall be deemed null and void. However, if at least one phase of the Preliminary Plat has
received Final Plat approval, its publiG impFevements have bAen C;Gmpleted, and it has been
recorded with the Lubbock County Clerk, an extension to the two-year time limit shall be
automatically granted for all remaining phases.
18. Section 39.07.040(b) — Preliminary Plat - Purpose
a. Current Language: The purpose of a Preliminary Plat is to provide sufficient information to evaluate and
review the general design of a proposed subdivision to ensure compliance with
the Master Development Plan, if applicable, and the requirements of this UDC prior to submittal of
a Final Plat. If a Final Plat that includes all of an applicant's contiguous ownership is submitted to the City
for approval, the Director of Planning shall have the option to not require a Preliminary Plat for the
property.
b. Proposed Revision: The purpose of a Preliminary Plat is to provide sufficient information to evaluate
and review the general design of a proposed subdivision to ensure compliance with
the Master Development Plan, if applicable, and the requirements of this UDC prior to submittal of
a Final Plat. If a Final Plat contains four or fewer lots and tracts, or Oiat includes all of an applicant's
contiguous ownership , the Direr_ -ter. ef Pl;-;RR'Rg shall have the
a Preliminary Plat for the property shall not be required.
19. Section 39.02.004(a)(7), (b)(7), (c)(7), (d)(7), (e)(7) — Signs in Residential Districts for Non -Residential Uses
a. Current Langu . S ns. b 9.0 .00 E PeN,re
g , d otes sign types permitted
in the RE distri . For e d its s ific s a i n 3.5, Signs. Signs not listed in
this table are prohibited in this zoning district. In case of a conflict between Table 39.02.004.a-5 and the
provisions of Division 3.5, Signs, the latter shall control.
b. Proposed Revision: Signs.
A. Table 39.02.004.a-5, RE Permitted Sign Types, denotes sign types permitted in the RE district. For more
details and specific standards, refer to Division 3.5, Signs. Signs not listed in this table are prohibited in this
zoning district. In case of a conflict between Table 39.02.004.a-5 and the provisions of Division 3.5, Signs, the
latter shall control.
A. Table 39.02.004.b-5, SF-1 Permitted Sign Types, denotes sign types permitted in the SF-1 district. For
more details and specific standards, refer to Division 3.5, Signs. Signs not listed in this table are prohibited in
this zoning district. In case of a conflict between Table 39.02.004.b-5 and the provisions of Division
3.5, Signs, the latter shall control.
A. Table 39.02.004.c-5, SF-2 Permitted Sign Types, denotes sign types permitted in the SF-2 district. For more
details and specific standards, refer to Division 3.5, Signs. Signs not listed in this table are prohibited in this
zoning district. In case of a conflict between Table 39.02.004.c-5 and the provisions of Division 3.5, Signs, the
latter shall control.
A. Table 39.02.004.d-5, MDR Permitted Sign Types, denotes sign types permitted in the MDR district. For
more details and specific standards, refer to Division 3.5, Signs. Signs not listed in this table are prohibited in
this zoning district. In case of a conflict between Table 39.02.004.d-5 and the provisions of Division
3.5, Signs, the latter shall control.
A. Table 39.02.004.e-5, HDR Permitted Sign Types, denotes sign types permitted in the HDR district. For
more details and specific standards, refer to Division 3.5, Signs. Signs not listed in this table are prohibited in
this zoning district. In case of a conflict between Table 39.02.004.e-5 and the provisions of Division
3.5, Signs, the latter shall control.
B. Nonresidential. For nonresidential developments, refer to Subsection 39.02.006.a, Neighborhood
Commercial (NC).
20. Table 39.02.004.e-2 HDR Lot Density and Dimensions — Single -Family, Duplex, and Townhouse
a. Current Language: Requires a 20' rear setback for adjacent to non-residential
b. Proposed Revision: Change to 15 feet.
Minimum Rear Setback (feet)
(Adjacent to Residential Use / Adjacent to 0/20 0/20 20 / 10 0/20 0/20 20 / 10 50 / 20
Nonresidential Use)
21. Table 39.02.016-1— Outdoor Storage — Industrial Park District (IP)
a. Current Language: Prohibited in the IP District.
b. Proposed Revision: Change to Permitted "P".
�` P = Permitted I L = Limited I S = Specific I "—" Prohibited
Nonresidential Drive In or Drive -Through
.... ... ............... _....... _._._..m.m....._._.. _ _ _ -- L — - - L L L P P — - 39.02.020.d
Accessory Uses Facility
...................
Helipad (Hospital/Public S S S S — S S S S S S 39.02.019
WW_._..,......-----------
W.....-.w..wm — — — -- -
Safety)
Outdoor Display of L L L L L — L L — L -- 39.02.020.d
_.............................-..._.. — — -- -
Merchandise
Outdoor Storage -- -- L L L L L — L L — P P 39.02.020.d
22. Section 39.10.002 Definitions — Utilities and Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution
a. Current Language:
Utilities means the conduits, pipes, wires, etc. and associated appurtenances used to provide various
services to both residential and commercial uses. Water, wastewater, and stormwater service are
primary utilities provided by the municipality and natural gas, electricity, and communication are
primary utilities provided by public or private utilities.
Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution means a large-scale creation of power which
includes large solar collectors and windmills for nonresidential uses and more forms of utility power
generation. This definition includes central power and lighting plant and public utility installations.
b. Proposed Revision:
Utilities means the conduits, pipes, wires, etc. and associated appurtenances used to provide various
services to both residential and commercial uses. Water, wastewater, and stormwater service are
primary utilities provided by the municipality and natural gas, electricity, and communication are
primary utilities provided by public or private utilities. This definition includes public utility installations.
Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution means a large-scale creation of power which
includes large solar collectors and windmills for nonresidential uses and more forms of utility power
generation. This definition includes central power and lighting plants. and pwbkc utility pstallatiaFis.
23. Section 39.06.002 — Planning and Zoning Commission
a. Current Language: None. DENIED
b. Proposed Revision:
c. Recommendations. In addition to what is permitted by state law, if the planning and zoning
commission recommends against a proposed amendment, supplement, change or modification, the
proposed amendment, supplement, change or modification must receive, in order to take effect, the
affirmative vote of at least three -fourths of all members of the City Council.
24. Section 39.02.020.d(7)(C) — Nonresidential and Mixed -Use Accessory Uses and Structures - Outdoor Storage
Current Language: Location. An outdoor storage facility shall be located to the rear or side of the
primary structure and as great of a distance as feasible from the public right-of-way and adjacent
residentially zoned or used property.
b. Proposed Revision: Location. An outdoor storage facility shall be located to the rear or side of the
primary structure and ^S ^Feat of a dirt- F^ashall be screened on all sides the-publie Fight -ef-
way and adjap-e-IRt residentially zoned eF used pMpeny by a minimum 6 foot solid wood or masonry
screening fence.
25. Table 39.03.023-2 — Sign Regulations in the Base Public and Nonresidential and Base Mixed -Use Districts
a. Current Language: Requires a 20' clearance for Blade Signs.
b. Proposed Revision: Change from 20' to 10 feet.
1 per
Projecting (Blade) Yes building 24 sq. ft. 3 ft. 10 ft.
facade
20 ft. clear- 48inches No
ance
26. Section 39.02.020.c(6)(A)(ii) Residential Accessory Uses and Structures - Outdoor Swimming Pool, Spa, and
Hot Tub.
a. Current Language a o re the structure is set with a zero -foot setback
on one side property line, an outdoor pool shall have the same setback as the non -zero side setback of
the residence.
b. Proposed Revision:
ene side PFOpeFty lane, aR OWW9915 P991 Shall have the same sethaek as the men zere side sethar-
the rpredpnre,
27. Section 39.07.044(b) Waiver of Improvements
a. Current Language: Purpose. Waiver of water, wastewater, or paving may be requested, subject to the
requirements of this Section. The purpose of a Waiver of Improvements is to allow for an exemption to
complying with the requirements of Sections 39.04.005, Street Network and Design, 39.04.012, Public
Water Systems, and 39.04.013, Public Wastewater Systems, specifically as such Sections relate to
extending new or improving existing water or wastewater lines or streets. A Waiver of
Improvements request may only be considered concurrently with a Preliminary Plat or Final
Plat, or Replat. The subdivider shall include as part of the Plat application the reason(s) they should be
eligible for a Waiver of Improvements in accordance with this Section. Failure to submit such information
shall render the Plat application incomplete.
b. Proposed Revision: Purpose. Waiver of water, wastewater, or paving may be requested, subject to the
requirements of this Section. The purpose of a Waiver of Improvements is to allow for an exemption to
complying with the requirements of Sections 39.04.005, Street Network and Design, 39.04.012, Public
Water Systems, and 39.04.013, Public Wastewater Systems, specifically as such Sections relate to
extending new or improving existing water or wastewater lines or streets. A Waiver of
Improvements request may only be considered concurrently with a Preliminary Plat. In the event a
Preliminary Plat is not required, a Waiver of Improvements request may be considered concurrently with
a of Final Plat, or Replat. The subdivider shall include as part of the Plat application the reason(s) they
should be eligible for a Waiver of Improvements in accordance with this Section. Failure to submit such
information shall render the Plat application incomplete.
28. Section 39.07.045(b) Delay of Improvements
c. Current language: Purpose. Delay of water, wastewater, or paving may be requested, subject to the
requirements of this Section. The purpose of a Delay of Improvements is to allow the subdivider to
postpone the installation of infrastructure required in Sections 39.04,005, Street Network and
Design, 39.04.012, Public Water Systems, and 39.04.013, Public Wastewater Systems, specifically as such
Sections relate to extending new or improving existing water or wastewater lines or streets. A Delay of
Improvements request may only be considered concurrently with a Preliminary Plat, or Final
Plat, or Replat. The subdivider shall include as part of the Plat application the reason(s) they should be
eligible for a Delay in accordance with this Section. Failure to submit such information shall render the
Plat application incomplete.
d. Proposed Revision: Purpose. Delay of water, wastewater, or paving may be requested, subject to the
requirements of this Section. The purpose of a Delay of Improvements is to allow the subdivider to
postpone the installation of infrastructure required in Sections 39.04.005, Street Network and
Design, 39.04.012 Public Water Systems, and 39.04.013, Public Wastewater Systems, specifically as such
Sections relate to extending new or improving existing water or wastewater lines or streets. A Delay of
Improvements request may only be considered concurrently with a Preliminary Plat. In the event a
Preliminary Plat is not required, a Waiver of Improvements request may be considered concurrently with
a e Final Plat, or Replat. The subdivider shall include as part of the Plat application the reason(s) they
should be eligible for a Delay in accordance with this Section. Failure to submit such information shall
render the Plat application incomplete.
29. Section 39.02.018.e(9) Limited Use Standards - Civic and Institutional Uses
a. Current Language: Medical Office / Clinic. The gross floor area shall not exceed 3,500 square feet.
Proposed Revision: Medical Office / Clinic. The gross floor area shall not exceed' 15,000 square
feet.
30. Section 39.07.040(c)Document Requirements(13) — Preliminary Plat — Applicant Responsibilities (and
Checklist)
a. Current Language: The location, name, and width of all streets, alleys, public and private easements,
and rights -of -way existing or proposed within the subdivision limits, along with the proposed names of
streets;
b. Proposed Revision: The location, name, and width of all streets, alleys, public and private easements,
and rights -of -way existing or proposed, vOiNh*R the limits shown on the face of the plat, both
inside and outside the plat boundary, along with the proposed names of streets, as approved by City of
Lubbock staff;
31. Table 39.03.002-1 Building and Site Design Applicability
a. Current Language: Requires Landscaping and bufferyard requirements to be met when the increase in
GFA is less than 50% and/or when a change in use requires additional parking.
b. Proposed Revision: Remove this requirement.
3.2, Building
Div. 3.3� Parking,
nlv. 3.4�
Div. d.5�
Div. 3.6� Outdoor
Type of Developmentpiu
Types and Design
Loading. Stacking,
Trees. Landscaping.
Signs
Lighting
and Access
and Buffering
• = Division Applies
New residential, nonresidential, or mixed -
use development or change in use from
♦
+
♦ +
residential to nonresidential or mixed -use
Increase In apartment units, manufactured
home stands, GFA, or impervious surface by
---..........
---__...
50 percent or more cumulatively over a
t
•
t
5-year period
Increase in apartment units, manufactured
home stands, GFA, or impervious surface by
+
t
t
+
25 to 49 percent cumulatively over a 5-year
period
Change in use requiring additional parking,
+
a
t
loading, or stacking spaces
Increase In apartment units, manufactured
home stands, GFA, or impervious surface by
}
less than 25 percent cumulatively over a 5-
year period
32. Table 39.02.004.c-3 - SF-2 Off -Street Parking and Loading Schedule
a. Proposed Revision: add the parking requirement for Multiplex
1.25 per DU with 1 bedroom
Multiplex (3 - 4 du) 1.75 per DU with 2 bedrooms 2
2.25 per DU with 3+ bedrooms
33. Section 39.03.023.b.8 — Monuments Signs
a. Current L $te
n. n or n a p r it on one street frontage when 400
feet of frKec
s prT to ar of t s s s a ex ed the maximum sign area listed
in the tablow and minimum separa ion between signs is 0 feet.
b. Proposed Revision: Separation. Two monument or pole signs are permitted on one street frontage
when 400 feet of frontage is provided. The total area of both signs shall not exceed the maximum sign
area listed in the table below and the minimum separation between signs is 200 feet.
34. Table 39.04.005-3 — Minimum Driveway Throat Length
a. Proposed Revision: Add this table to an additional location in the UDC under Division 3.3 Parking,
Loading, Stacking, and Access
20-49 25 ft.
50-199 50 ft.
200+ 75 ft.
35. Section 39.07.040.c — Preliminary Plat — Document Requirements
a. Current Language: The following notice shall be printed on the face of each Preliminary Plat submitted:
"Preliminary Plat - for inspection purposes only and in no way official or approved for recording
purposes";
b. Proposed Revision: .
puFPeses"j A statement shall be placed on the plat clearly indicating it is for review purposes only and
not for recording;
36. Section 39.07.040 — Preliminary Plat and 39.07.041— Final Plat — Document Requirements
Current Language: There is no section number for Document Requirements
b. Proposed Revision: d. Document Requirements (and correct the labeling of the latter sections)
c, Proposed Revision: f. Document Requirements (and correct the labeling of the latter sections)
37. Section 39.07.041.e — Final Plat — Document Requirements
a. Current Language: 3. "Blanket solid waste collection easement as required for service [within the plat
limits or insert specific lot or tract designation] is herein granted";
b. Proposed Revision: . "
38. Section 39.07.041.e — Final Plat — Document Requirements
a. Current Language: 4. "Blanket [insert 'underground' if applicable] utility easement as required for
service [within the plat limits or insert specific lot or tract designation] is herein granted to [insert name
of public, private or franchise utility or certificated service provider of telecommunications]"; and
b. Proposed Revision: 4. "Blanket [insert'underground' if applicable] utility easement as required for
service [within the plat limits or insert specific lot or tract designation] is herein granted to [insert name
of public, private or franchise utility or certificated service provider of telecommunications]. Blanket
easements are herein granted exclusively to each individual tract for service to and within that tract";
and
39. Section 39.07.041.e — Final Plat — Document Requirements
a. Current Language: S. "Public pedestrian access easement is herein granted for persons traversing along
the public parkway and needing to enter onto private property for the purpose of crossing a driveway.
The easement is limited to those portions of the as -constructed driveways and walks which may extend
outside public right-of-way onto private property and are constructed for the continuance of the
accessible routes across the back of the driveway. This easement applies to existing and any future drive
entrances as constructed."
b. Proposed Revision: 5. "Public pedestrian access easement is herein granted [within specific lot or tract
designation, if applicable] for persons traversing along the public parkway and needing to enter onto
private property for the purpose of crossing a driveway. The easement is limited to those portions of the
as -constructed driveways and walks which may extend outside public right-of-way onto private property
and are constructed for the continuance of the accessible routes across the back of the driveway. This
easement applies to existing and any future drive entrances as constructed."
40. Section 39.07.041.e — Final Plat — Document Requirements
a. Current Language: 14. Lots shall be numbered consecutively from one (1) to the total number of lots in
the subdivision. Tracts shall be lettered in alphabetical order. Such designation will be continuous in the
order that Final Plats of portions of an approved Preliminary Plat are recorded with the County Clerk;
b. Proposed Revision: 14. Lots shall be numbered consecutively from one (1) to the total number of lots in
the subdivision. Tracts shall be lettered in alphabetical order. Such designation will be continuous in the
order that Final Plats of portions of an approved Preliminary Plat are recorded with the County Clerk;
however, if a different naming convention has been established for prior adjacent plats within that
subdivision, then a naming convention consistent with the prior plats may be used.
41. Section 39.07.041.e — Final Plat — Document Requirements
a. Current Language: 15. Replatted lots will be designated alphanumerically (e.g. Lot 1-A), and further
subdivision will alternate numbers and letters (e.g. Lot 1-A-1, Lot 1-A-1-A). The same alternating method
will be used for tracts (e.g. Tract A-1, Tract A-1-A, Tract A-1-A-1);
b. Proposed Revision: 15. Replatted lots will be designated alphanumerically (e.g. Lot 1-A), and further
subdivision will alternate numbers and letters (e.g. Lot 1-A-1, Lot 1-A-1-A). The same alternating method
will be used for tracts (e.g. Tract A-1, Tract A-1-A, Tract A-1-A-1); However, if a different naming
convention has been established for prior adjacent plats within that same subdivision, then a naming
convention consistent with the prior plats may be used
42. Section 39.07.041.j — Final Plat — Document Requirements
a. Current Language: Within 10 days of receipt and approval of the above documents, the Director of
Planning shall record the approved Final Plat with the Lubbock County Clerk. After the plat has been
recorded, the Director of Planning shall issue to the subdivider the necessary copies of the approved and
signed Final Plat along with the Lubbock County filing number. Impact fees are determined in
accordance with Section 41.03.003 of the Lubbock Code of Ordinances.
Proposed Revision: Within 10 days of receipt and approval of the above documents, the Director of
Planning shall record the approved Final Plat with the Lubbock County Clerk. Or in the case of plats
located in the ETJ, the Director of Planning shall provide the plat and supporting documents to Lubbock
County for Commissioners Court approval. After the plat has been recorded, the Director of Planning
shall issue to the subdivider the necessary copies of the approved and signed Final Plat along with the
Lubbock County filing number. Impact fees are determined in accordance with Section 41.03.003 of the
Lubbock Code of Ordinances.
43. Section 39.10.002 — Definitions — Cul-de-sac
a, Current Language: None
b. Proposed Revision: Cul-de-sac a bulbous street or passage closed at one end, the design of which shall
adhere to the City of Lubbock Engineering Minimum Design Standards and Specifications.
44. Section 39.04.021.b - Recording of Plat and Dedication of Improvements
Current Language:
a. Dedication Deed or Dedicatory Certificate. A dedication deed or dedicatory certificate executed
by all persons, firms, or corporations owning an interest in the property subdivided and platted
and acknowledged in the manner prescribed by the laws of the state for conveyances of real
property shall be submitted for each Final Plat. Two true copies shall be furnished with the
original. The dedication deed shall include the following information:
1. Spouses and Homesteads. The spouses of any married party executing such dedication
deed shall join with their spouses therein unless satisfactory proof is provided showing
that the property to be subdivided is the sole and separate property of the spouse
signing such deed and that such property does not constitute any portion of such party's
homestead, in which case the instrument of dedication shall state the fact that the
property subdivided and platted does not constitute a part of such party's homestead.
2. Subordination Agreement. The lienholder shall execute a subordination agreement
subordinating their liens or enter into the dedication or granting, if any, of all
public streets, alleys, parks, public easements, and any other public areas shown on the
plat of such subdivision are being designated for public uses and purposes.
3. Dedication Deed. The dedication deed shall, in addition to the above requirements,
contain the following:
A. An accurate description of the tract of land subdivided;
B. A statement and express representation that the parties joining in such
dedication deed are the sole owners of such tract of land;
C. An express dedication, if any, to the public for public use forever of any
streets, alleys, rights -of -way, stormwater drainage and impoundment
easements, parks, public easements, or other public places shown on the plat;
and
D. A positive reference and identification of the plat of such subdivision by the
name of such subdivision, date of the plat, and name of surveyor preparing the
plat.
4. Certificate of Ownership. A certificate of ownership statement prepared by a qualified
attorney or title insurance company licensed to do business in Texas shall be submitted
with each Final Plat certifying that the title to the property has been examined and
naming all owners, lienholders, and recorded encumbrances of said tract of land.
S. Tax Certificate. A current tax certificate from the Lubbock Central Appraisal District is
required with each Final Plat showing that all taxes have been paid on the tract to be
subdivided and that no delinquent taxes exist against the property in accordance
with Texas Property Code Section 12.002 (E).
6. Final Drainage Plan. If required, a final drainage plan and analysis that meets the
requirements of the Drainage Criteria Manual and Master Drainage Plan and has been
approved by the City Engineer.
7. Other Documents. Such other ordinances, protective covenants, certificates, affidavits,
endorsements, dedications, and closures and abandonments as may be required for the
enforcement of these regulations shall be provided as separate instruments to be
recorded with the plat. Other plat -associated documents, such as subdivision deed
restrictions, may be recorded with the plat if the subdivider chooses.
b. Proposed Revision:
a. . Required Documents. ^ aea°eat4eR deed er
IaFepeny and platted and a4nowledged- in the manReF pFesGF*bed by the laws of the
state feF eenveyaRr;es ef Feal PFOpeFty shall be submitted for each Final Plat Two tFue Gapi
shall hp fi,rR4J;hPd With the eFigiRal. The
1. Dedication Deed or Dedicatory Certificate. A dedication deed or dedicatory certificate
executed by all persons, firms, or corporations owning an interest in the property
subdivided and platted and acknowledged in the manner prescribed by the laws of the
state for conveyances of real property shall be submitted for each Final Plat. Two true
copies shall be furnished with the original. The dedication deed shall include the
following information:
A. Spouses and Homesteads. The spouses of any married party executing such
dedication deed shall join with their spouses therein unless satisfactory proof
is provided showing that the property to be subdivided is the sole and separate
property of the spouse signing such deed and that such property does not
constitute any portion of such party's homestead, in which case the instrument of
dedication shall state the fact that the property subdivided and platted does not
constitute a part of such party's homestead.
B. Subordination Agreement. The lienholder shall execute a subordination
agreement subordinating their liens or enter into the dedication or granting, if any,
of all public streets, alleys, parks, public easements, and any other public areas
shown on the plat of such subdivision are being designated for public uses and
purposes.
C. An accurate description of the tract of land subdivided;
4. D. A statement and express representation that the parties joining in such
dedication deed are the sole owners of such tract of land;
S- E. An express dedication, if any, to the public for public use forever of any streets,
alleys, rights -of -way, stormwater drainage and impoundment easements, parks,
public easements, or other public places shown mat within the proposed plat
boundary; and
F. A positive reference and identification of the plat of such subdivision by the name
of such subdivision, date of the plat, and name of surveyor preparing the plat.
2. Certificate of Ownership. A certificate of ownership statement prepared by a qualified
attorney or title insurance company licensed to do business in Texas shall be submitted
with each Final Plat certifying that the title to the property has been examined and
naming all owners, lienholders, and recorded encumbrances of said tract of land.
3. Tax Certificate. A current tax certificate from the Lubbock Central Appraisal District is
required with each Final Plat showing that all taxes have been paid on the tract to be
subdivided and that no delinquent taxes exist against the property in accordance
with Texas Property Code Section 12.002 (E).
4. Final Drainage Plan. If required, a final drainage plan and analysis that meets the
requirements of the Drainage Criteria Manual and Master Drainage Plan and has been
approved by the City Engineer.
5. Other Documents. Such other ordinances, protective covenants, certificates, affidavits,
endorsements, dedications, grants of use by separate instrument, and closures and
abandonments as may be required for the enforcement of these regulations shall be
provided as separate instruments to be recorded with the plat. Other plat -associated
documents, such as subdivision deed restrictions, may be recorded with the plat if the
subdivider chooses.
45. Table 39.03.016-1— District Bufferyard Standards
a. Proposed Revision: Change MU-6 to MU-5
RE
SF-1, SF-2, MU-1 A -- - - -
- ..........................
MDR MDR B A
MU-2 through MU-6 B B - - - - -
NC, OF B B B B
46. Section 39.10.002 —Definitions
a. Current Language:
L
MU-4 means the Depot Mixed -Use zoning district.
L
MU-6 means the Arts Mixed -Use zoning district.
b. Proposed Revision: Remove definitions for MU-4 and MU-6
47. Table 39.03.023-2 Base Public and Nonresidential Districts Sign Standards - Murals
a. Current LanguagPs
u s m o ° �a�aNiOEaDfea per tenant and 75% of
facade or tenant idt i D tric h artt. and 35' width in non-
residential distri
b. Proposed Revision: Change Sign Area (max) and Sign Width (max) to No max and remove MU-4 and
MU-6 from list.
EMD = Electronic Message Display I max = maximum allowed I min = minimum required I ft. = feet I sq. ft. = square feet I - = not applicable
MU-1, MU-2, Mural Yes No max
MU-3, M6-4,
-MU--5, 'a''n' d
.M.U-6
Mural Yes No max
INC, AC, OF,
LI, Gt, HC
...IP... .......
and
50% of
facade
10% per 75% of facade
tenant- ortenant -
see e., space
Mural,
above
750 sq_ 35 ft. — -
ft.
Based
on frontage -
up to99ft =
s w Front: 10 ft.
48. Section 39.02.020.b.6.0 - Nonresidential and Mixed -Use Fences
- No
- - No
a. Current Language: Prohibited Fence Materials. Residential fences not associated with the permitted
keeping of livestock are prohibited from being composed of the following materials:
b. Proposed Revision: Prohibited Fence Materials. Nonresidential Residential fences not associated with
the permitted keeping of livestock are prohibited from being composed of the following materials:
49. Section 39.02.020.b.6.A.ii & D - Nonresidential and Mixed -Use Fences
a. Proposed Revision: k. 4i;r=es and gates that exreed- four feet iR height shall Ret extend beyoRd ;he
b. Current Language: Location. Except as permitted in Paragraph F., Hotel Fencing, below, fences and gates
that exceed four feet in height shall not extend beyond the front facade of the building.
c. Proposed Revision: Location. Except in the IP, LI, and GI districts, and as permitted in Paragraph F., Hotel
Fencing, below, fences and gates that exceed four feet in height shall not extend beyond the front
facade of the building.
50. Section 39.04.012 - Public Water Systems
a. Current Language: 2. City Limits. All lots in any subdivision platted within the City limits after the
effective date of this UDC shall be served by public water systems prior to the issuance of a Building
Permit in accordance with the provisions of this Section.
b. Proposed Revision: 2. City Limits. All lots in any subdivision platted within the City limits after the
effective date of this UDC shall be served by public water systems prior to the issuance of a Building
Permit in accordance with the provisions of this Section. Greenspaces maintained by a Public
Improvement District (PID) or Homeowner's Association (HOA) may be serviced by a water well and
utility extensions are not required.
51. Section 39.04.013 Public Wastewater Systems
a. Current Language: 2. City Limits. All lots in any subdivision platted within the City limits after the
effective date of this UDC that are within 180 feet of an existing City wastewater main shall be served by
public wastewater systems prior to the issuance of a Building Permit in accordance with the provisions
of this Section. All lots outside the City limits in the ETJ shall be provided with an on -site sewage disposal
system or cluster system approved by Lubbock County.
b. Proposed Revision: 2. City Limits. All lots in any subdivision platted within the City limits after the
effective date of this UDC that are within 180 feet of an existing City wastewater main shall be served by
public wastewater systems prior to the issuance of a Building Permit in accordance with the provisions
of this Section. Utility extensions are not required to greenspaces maintained by a Public Improvement
District (PID) or Homeowner's Association (HOA). All lots outside the City limits in the ETJ shall be
provided with an on -site sewage disposal system or cluster system approved by Lubbock County.
52. Section 39.02.023.b.3 - Specific Allowances — Height Requirements
a. Current Language: 3. Setback Plane. As depicted in Figure 39.02.023-1, Setback Plane, where a
multiplex, apartment, nonresidential, or mixed -use building (Letter "A" in Figure 39.02.023-1) adjoins a
single-family or duplex property (Letter "B" in Figure 39.02.023-1), the building height may be increased
beyond the maximum permitted if the setback nearest the adjoining residence is increased one foot for
each one foot of height above the maximum permitted height (Letter "C" in Figure 39.02.023-1).
Proposed Revision: 3. Setback Plane. As depicted in Figure 39.02.023-1, Setback Plane, where a
single Family ^' duplex PF9peFty ( etteF "0"4^ PigUFe 39 02 ^" 1), the building height may be increased
beyond the maximum permitted if the setbacks Re- rest the adjeffining .widen,e from all property lines
(with the exception of the front lot line), which abut residentially zoned property, it are increased one
foot for each one foot of height above the maximum permitted height (Letter "C" in Figure 39.02.023-1).
53. Section 39.10.002 Definitions
a. Current Language: Single -Family Cottage means a type of Single -Family Detached Dwelling that is
located on its own lot, has narrower than typical side setbacks, and is used by a single family.
b. Proposed Revision: Single -Family Cottage means a type of Single -Family Detached Dwelling that is
located on its own lot, , a-n4 is used by a single family-, and does
not exceed 1,300 square feet.
54. Table 39.02.022-1 (and Section 39.10.002, Definition of Setback) — Language for setback measurements:
a. Current Language: Setback means the horizontal distance of a required open area at grade between the
outer wall of a building or structure and the adjoining property lines, or, in the case of an abutting private
street, the back -of -curb, unoccupied and unobstructed by any portion of a structure from the ground
upward. The front and side setback lines span the entire width of the property. The interior side and
exterior side setback lines extend from the required front setback line to the required rear setback line.
b. Proposed Revision: "The horizontal distance of a required private open area at grade between the outer
wall (or exterior finish) of a building or structure and the adjoining property lines"
SS. Section 39.10.002 — Definition of Front Lot Line
a. Current Language: Front Lot Line means the line at the front of a home where the public right-of-way ends,
and a homeowner's property begins.
b. Proposed Revision: Front Lot Line means the line at the froMt ef a heme on a parcel where the public street
right-of-way ends; and the men owner's property begins. On parcels intended for multi -family,
mixed -use, or non-residential development, the front lot line shall be the abutting dedicated street right-of-
way of greatest designation or lot line of most narrow length that abuts a street right-of-way. On parcels
intended for all other residential development, the front lot line shall be the abutting dedicated street right-
of-way of least designation or lot line of most narrow length that abuts a street right-of-way.
56. Section 39.10.002 — Definition of Rear Lot Line
a. Current Language: Rear Lot Line means the line at the rear of a home where the owner's property ends.
b. Proposed Revision: Rear Lot Line means the line at the 'ear of a heme opposite the established or assumed
Front Lot Line of the same property where the owner's property ends, abutting a dedicated right-of-way or
separate parcel."
57. Section 39.07.041.e Document Requirements 19
Current Language: Bearing, distances, and ties to the property boundary (including medians) shall be
indicated;
b. Proposed Revision: Bearings, distances, and ties to the proposed plat boundary, serviced lots or tracts, or an
adjacent property boundary shall be indicated for all easements to be dedicated or
granted and proposed blocks or other contiguous groups of lots or tracts surrounded on all sides by rights -
of -way. Proposed street islands and medians proposed by the plat shall be dimensioned such that each can
be mathematically located directly from the information displayed on the plat;
58. Section 39.07.041.e Document Requirements 12
a. Current Language: 12. Boundary lines of all lots, tracts, and parcels with accurate dimensions, bearings,
radii, chord distances, and central angles of all curve segments, for all total curves. Such lines shall be shown
in the same manner as required for Preliminary Plats in Section 39.07.038.c.4, Contents;
Proposed Revision: 12. Boundary lines of all lots, tracts, and parcels with accurate dimensions, bearings,
radii, chord distances, and central angles of all curve segments, for all total curves. Such lines shall be shown
in the same manner as required for Preliminary Plats in Section 39.^�38.e.4 39.07.040.c Document
Requirements 8—CgMeAts;
59. Section 39.07.040.c Document Requirements 17
a. Current Language: Proposed arrangement of lots. Property for residential use shall be platted as lots and
shall be numbered consecutively from one (1) to the total number of lots in the subdivision. Property platted
for commercial use, public use, or private street use shall be platted as tracts and shall be lettered in
alphabetical order;
b. Proposed Revision: Proposed arrangement of lots. Property for residential use shall be platted as lots and
shall be numbered consecutively from one (1) to the total number of lots in the subdivision. Property platted
for commercial use, public use, or private street use shall be platted as tracts and shall be lettered in
alphabetical order. If phased development results in lot or tract labels which differ from the approved
Preliminary Plat and Drainage Analysis lot or tract labels, a revised or updated Finish Floor Table shall be
submitted to Development Engineering staff;
60. Section 39.07.041.e Document Requirements 28
a. Current Language: N/A
b. Proposed Revision: 28. The following certificate of approval by the Lubbock County Commissioners Court
shall be placed on every Final Plat residing within (either in whole or in part) the City of Lubbock Extra -
Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ):
Approved this day of , 20_ ,
by the Commissioners Court of the County of Lubbock, Texas.
Approved County Judge
Attest County Clerk
61. Section 39.07.041.e Document Requirements — The following notices shall be stated on the face of the plat
when they apply to that particular plat #2
a. Current Language: "Any easements or rights -of -way shown as 'to be dedicated by separate instrument' are
shown on the plat for information purposes only. This plat does not dedicate said easements";
b. Proposed Revision: "Any easements or rights -of -way shown as 'to be dedicated by separate instrument' or
'to be granted by separate instrument' are shown on the plat for information purposes only. This plat does
not dedicate said easements";
62. Section 39.10.002 — Definition of Educational Services —
a. Current Language: Educational Services means any use devoted to learning, regardless of whether it is
public, private, commercial or noncommercial or for children or adults. Playground equipment, athletic
fields, athletic stadiums, cafeterias, gymnasiums, parking (including bus parking), and libraries are
considered valid accessory uses of this land use. This definition also includes commercial school, including
trade school; commercial schools, except mechanical or trade; nonprofit training center with retail sales as
an incidental use; private schools having a curriculum equivalent to that of public schools, public schools;
and schools, private or public, directly related to the medical profession.
b. Proposed Revision: Educational Services means any use devoted to learning, regardless of whether it is
public, private, commercial or noncommercial or for children or adults. Playground equipment, athletic
fields, athletic stadiums, cafeterias, gymnasiums, parking (including bus parking), and libraries are
considered valid accessory uses of this land use. This definition also includes commercial school, including
trade or technical schools; , except mechanical ertrade; nonprofit training center
with retail sales as an incidental use; private schools having a curriculum equivalent to that of public schools,
public schools; and schools, private or public, directly related to the medical profession.
63. Section 39.02.023.d.3 — Contextual Rear Setbacks — (This would move current Sections d.3 (Appearance) and d.4
(Decision) to d_4 and d.5)
a. Current Language: N/A
b. Proposed Revision:
A. Notwithstanding the minimum rear setback requirements of Section 39.02.004, Base Residential
Districts, the applicant may apply a contextual rear setback to the primary structure, when existing rear
setbacks differ from the rear setback required by the base zoning district. In such circumstances, a
contextual rear setback may be at a point between the required rear setback and the rear setback that
exists on the closest developed lots that are adjacent (to the left and right of the subject property) and
oriented to the same alley right-of-way or rear facing lot or tract lines (where an alley right-of-way is not
present) as the subject lot.
B. For example, if a zoning district requires a rear setback of 20 feet for the primary structure, but the
primary structures on either side of the infill lot have rear setbacks of 10 and 20 feet, then the infill
house may have a rear setback between 10 and 20 feet.
C. The contextual rear setback provisions shall not be used to reduce the required setback of a residential
garage which is 20 feet from a typical right-of-way, access easement, or private drive that it fronts with
an overhead door or similar oversized opening.
64. Section 39.02.004.a.4.A — Lot Density and Dimensions — Residential Estates
a. Current Language: A. Residential. All residential developments in the RE district shall be in accordance with
Table 39.02.004.a-2, RE Lot Density and Dimensions, based on subdivision type. Maximum building heights
and minimum setbacks are for principal structures.
b. Proposed Revision: A. Residential. All residential developments in the RE district shall be in accordance with
Table 39.02.004.a-2, RE Lot Density and Dimensions, based on subdivision type. Maximum building heights
and minimum setbacks are for principal structures. For accessory structures, building heights and minimum
setbacks in the RE district shall be in accordance with Table 39.02.004.b-2, SF-1 Lot Density and Dimensions,
based on subdivision type. Where a minimum required setback is less than 20 feet, a front -loaded garage
facing a public right-of-way, shall have a minimum setback of 20 feet and the remainder of the building may
meet the minimum setback that is less than 20 feet.
65. Section 39.02.004.b.4.A — Lot Density and Dimensions — Very Low Density Single -Family
a. Current Language: A. Residential. All residential developments in the SF-1 district shall be in accordance with
Table 39.02.004.b-2, SF-1 Lot Density and Dimensions, based on subdivision type. Maximum building heights
and minimum setbacks are for principal structures.
b. Proposed Revision: A. Residential. All residential developments in the SF-1 district shall be in accordance
with Table 39.02.004.b-2, SF-1 Lot Density and Dimensions, based on subdivision
type. Maximum building heights and minimum setbacks are for principal structures. Where a minimum
required setback is less than 20 feet, a front -loaded garage shall have a minimum setback of 20 feet and the
remainder of the building may meet the minimum setback that is less than 20 feet.
66. Section 39.02.004.c.4.A — Lot Density and Dimensions — Low Density Single -Family
a. Current Language: A. Residential. All residential developments in the SF-2 district shall be in accordance with
Table 39.02.004.c-2, SF-2 Lot Density and Dimensions, based on the subdivision and building type. Maximum
building heights and minimum setbacks are for principal structures. Where a minimum front setback is less
than 20 feet, a front -loaded garage shall have a minimum setback of 20 feet and the remainder of the
building may meet the minimum setback that is less than 20 feet.
b. Proposed Revision: A. Residential. All residential developments in the SF-2 district shall be in accordance
with Table 39.02.004.c-2, SF-2 Lot Density and Dimensions, based on the subdivision
and building type. Maximum building heights and minimum setbacks are for principal structures. Where a
minimum 4ent required setback is less than 20 feet, a front -loaded garage shall have a minimum setback of
20 feet and the remainder of the building may meet the minimum setback that is less than 20 feet.
67. Section 39.02.004.d.4.A — Lot Density and Dimensions — Medium Density Residential
a. Current Language: A. Residential. All residential developments in the MDR district shall be in accordance
with Table 39.02.004.d-2 MDR Lot Density and Dimensions, based on building type. Maximum building
heights and minimum setbacks are for principal structures. Where a minimum front setback is less than 20
feet, a front -loaded garage shall have a minimum setback of 20 feet and the remainder of the building may
meet the minimum setback that is less than 20 feet.
b. Proposed Revision: A. Residential. All residential developments in the MDR district shall be in accordance
with Table 39.02.004.d-2 MDR Lot Density and Dimensions, based on building type. Maximum building
heights and minimum setbacks are for principal structures. Where a minimum front required setback is less
than 20 feet, a front -loaded garage shall have a minimum setback of 20 feet and the remainder of the
building may meet the minimum setback that is less than 20 feet.
68. Section 39.02.004.e.4.A — Lot Density and Dimensions — High Density Residential
a. Current Language: A. Residential. All residential and mixed -use developments in the HDR district shall be in
accordance with Table 39.02.004.e-2, HDR Lot Density and Dimensions, based on subdivision and building
type. Maximum building heights and minimum setbacks are for principal structures. Where a minimum front
setback is less than 20 feet, a front -loaded garage shall have a minimum setback of 20 feet and the
remainder of the building may meet the minimum setback that is less than 20 feet.
b. Proposed Revision: A. Residential. All residential and mixed -use developments in the HDR district shall be in
accordance with Table 39.02.004.e-2, HDR Lot Density and Dimensions, based on subdivision and building
type. Maximum building heights and minimum setbacks are for principal structures. Where a minimum fret
required setback is less than 20 feet, a front -loaded garage shall have a minimum setback of 20 feet and the
remainder of the building may meet the minimum setback that is less than 20 feet.
69. Section 39.02.020.c.2.B.iv — Residential Accessory Uses and Structures — Setbacks
a. Current Language: iv. In the RE, SF-1, SF-2, MDR and HDR districts, an accessory structure may be built to
within 18 inches of the rear lot line if the property has paved alley access. However, if access to a garage or
one-story carport is facing an alley right-of-way or access easement, the minimum rear setback shall be 20
feet for garages, or five feet for one-story carports not having solid side walls. Setbacks shall be measured
from the property line from an alley and/ or from the easement line if from an access easement.
b. Proposed Revision: iv. In the RE, SF-1, SF-2, MDR and HDR districts, an accessory structure may be built to
within 18 inches of the rear lot line if the property has paved alley access. However, if aeeess to a garage or
one-story carport has its vehicular access +s facing a street or are alley right-of-way or access easement, the
minimum FeaF setback shall be 20 feet for garages, or five feet for one-story carports not having solid side
walls. Setbacks shall be measured from the nearest right-of-way or easement boundary in a direction
extending from the right-of-way or easement boundary in a line perpendicular to the face of the garage or
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70. Section 39.10.002, Definition of Abutting) — Add graphic for definition of abutting:
a. Current Language: Abutting means property where two adjoining lots have a common boundary, not
including lots that are separated by a public right-of-way.
b. Proposed Revision: Abutting means property where two adjoining lots have a common boundary, not
including lots that are separated by a public right-of-way.
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71. Table 39.02.006.b-2 Office (OF) Lot Intensity and Dimensions
a. Proposed Revision: Amend the following:
a. Minimum lot width from 190 feet to 60 feet
b. Minimum front setback from 49/25 feet to 25/10 feet
c. Minimum street side setback from 39-feet-to 15 feet
72. Section 39.07.040.c Document Requirements — Preliminary Plat
a. Current Language: 4. Location map, legibly illustrating the general position of the property relative to at
least two intersecting City of Lubbock arterial streets or State highways and the location of the site with
respect to the City (southeast, northwest, etc.);
b. Proposed Revision: 4. Location map, legibly illustrating the general position of the property relative to an
intersection containing at least one arterial street or state highway
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73. Section 39.07.041.e Document Requirements — Final Plat
a. Current Language: None.
b. Proposed Revision: 29. Location map, legibly illustrating the general position of the property relative to an
intersection containing at least one arterial street or state highway
74. Section 39.07.004.f — Plat Filing
a. Current Language: A Final Plat, Preliminary Plat, or Replat is considered "filed" when the Director of
Planning deems it complete in accordance with Subsection c., Meaning of Complete Submittal, above, when
the Director of Planning completes the review process and finds that there are no more corrections to be
made.
b. Proposed Revision: A Final Plat, Preliminary Plat, or Replat is considered "filed" when the Director of
Planning deems it complete in accordance with Subsection c., Meaning of Complete Submittal., above, when
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75. Table 39.02.004.d-2 — MDR Lot Density and Dimensions
a. Proposed Revision: Add "per dwelling unit" to the Duplex column.
Minimum Lot Area (square feet) 2,200 2,200 2,000 1,800 1,300 7,000