HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 663-2014 Amending Code of Ordinances Masonry Content .pdfCITY OF ANNA, TEXAS
ORDINANCE NO. 663-2014
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS, AMENDING THE ANNA CITY CODE OF
ORDINANCES BY AMENDING PART 111 — C (ZONING ORDINANCE), SECTION 35 BY
ADDING SECTION 35.05(f)(5) (MASONRY CONTENT); AND PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY
FOR ANY VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE NOT TO EXCEED $2,000; PROVIDING FOR
SAVINGS, SEVERABILITY, AND REPEALING CLAUSES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION OF THE CAPTION HEREOF.
WHEREAS, the City of Anna, Texas (the "City") has previously adopted ordinances, rules
and regulations governing the construction of buildings and maintenance; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Anna seeks to protect and provide for the public
health, safety, and welfare, including but not limited to the aesthetic development of
property within its corporate limits; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds it to be in the best interest of the public to create and
maintain a positive community image and identity by requiring architectural treatments that
enhance the visual appearance and character of the residential neighborhoods of the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the Anna City Code of Ordinances should
provide regulations pertaining to architectural design and maintenance; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANNA,
TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1. Recitals Incorporated.
The above -referenced recitals are incorporated herein as if set forth in full for all purposes.
Section 2. Amendments.
2.01 In accordance with Part II, Article 1, Section 9 of the Anna City Code of Ordinances, this
ordinance amends Part III - C (Zoning Ordinance) of the Anna City Code of Ordinances by
adding Section 35.05(f) as follows:
Section 35.05 Residential Architectural Standards
(a) House repetition
(1) Within residential developments, single family homes with substantially
identical exterior elevations can only repeat every four (4) lots when
fronting the same right-of-way including both sides of the street.
(2) Homes side by side or across the street within one house (directly
across the street or "caddy corner" across the street) shall not have
substantially identical exterior elevations.
(b) Roofs
(1) Except for porch roofs and shed roofs, pitched roofs shall have a
minimum slope of 6" x 12" (six inches vertical rise for every 12 inches
horizontal run) and shall have an overhang at least 1' (one foot)
beyond the building wall; however, the overhang shall not encroach
into a setback more than one foot. Porch roofs and shed roofs must
have a minimum pitch of 4" x 12".
(2) Roofing materials in all residential districts may only consist of
architectural asphalt shingles (including laminated dimensional
shingles), clay and concrete tile, metal shingles, mineral -surfaced row
roofing, slate and slate -type shingles an equivalent or better product
as compared with said materials. Should architectural shingles be
used as roofing material, said shingles shall be accompanied with a
minimum 25 year warranty. Under no circumstance shall three -tab
shingles be used as roofing material.
(c) Garages. On front entry garages the face of a garage may not: (1) be
extended more than ten feet beyond the remainder of the front elevation of
the primary living area of a house; or (2) be over 60% of the total frontage
width of a house except where swing drives ("J" drives) are used. Porches or
columns are not considered part of the front elevation of the primary living
area.
(d) Building Articulation. At least four fagade articulation techniques are required
on each single family home to add architectural variety and interest to a
building. The following features shall be acceptable techniques of exterior
articulation.
(1) A base course or plinth course; banding, moldings, or stringcourses;
quoins; oriels; cornices; arches; balconies; brackets; shutters;
keystones; dormers; louvers as part of the exterior wall construction.
(Quoins and banding shall wrap around the corners of the structure for
at least two feet.)
(2) Horizontal banding continuing the length of the wall that faces a street,
or other similar highly visible areas.
(3) The use of both stone and brick on the front elevations with a
minimum of ten percent coverage of one of the elements.
(4) Front porch of at least 50 square feet.
5) The installation of at least two (2) coach lights.
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(6) Other techniques for Building Articulation can be substituted if
administratively approved by the Administrative Official.
(e) Fenestration.
(1) Windowless exterior walls, excluding garage doors, that face a public
right-of-way, or other similar highly visible areas are prohibited. On
two story structures, windows are required on the first and second
story facing a public right-of-way.
(2) Windows shall be in harmony with and proportionate to the rest of the
structure.
(3) The use of reflective glass on residential structures is prohibited.
Reflective glass will be defined as having a visible light reflectance
rating of 15% or greater.
(f) Masonry Content.
(1) Except as noted below, the exterior walls (excluding windows and
doors) on the First Floor Front Elevation of any single family home
shall be 90 percent masonry and 80 percent on the second floor front
elevation. The total cumulative surface area of the remaining exterior
walls (excluding windows and doors) shall be 80% masonry.
(2) Except as noted below, the exterior walls (excluding windows and
doors) on the Front Elevation of any multi -family structure shall be 100
percent masonry. The total surface area of the remaining exterior
walls (excluding windows and doors) shall be 90% masonry.
(3) Second floor Dutch Gable Roof elements are not required to be
masonry if setback at least 3 feet from the first floor front elevation
vertical plane.
(4) Residential masonry standards do not apply to the SF -1 district.
(5) The masonry standards that apply to the front elevation of a single
family home as described in subsection (f)(1) above shall also apply to
any exterior walls on a single family home that are: (1) adjacent to and
face a public street or right-of-way; or (2) visible from and located
immediately adjacent to a public park, reserved open space or
neighborhood common area, or an undeveloped flood hazard or
drainage area that is also adjacent to a public street.
(g) Exceptions to the Residential Architectural Standards in this section may be
only occur after application and review by the Planning and Zoning
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Commission and approval by the City Council by Specific Use Permit.
Section 3. Penalty.
Any violation of any of the terms of this ordinance, whether denominated in this ordinance as
unlawful or not, shall be deemed a misdemeanor. Any person convicted of any such violation
shall be fined in an amount not to exceed $2,000 for each incidence of violation. Each violation
is considered a separate offense and will be punished separately.
Section 4. Savings, Severability and Repealing Clauses.
All ordinances of the City in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are repealed to the
extent of that conflict. If any provision of this ordinance shall be held to be invalid or
unconstitutional, the remainder of such ordinance shall continue in full force and effect the same
as if such invalid or unconstitutional provision had never been a part hereof. The City declares
that it would have passed this ordinance, and each section, subsection, clause, or phrase
thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses,
and phrases be declared unconstitutional or invalid.
Section 5. Publication of the Caption Hereof and Effective Date.
This ordinance shall be in full force and effective from and after its passage and upon the
posting and/or publication, if required by law, of its caption and the City Secretary is hereby
directed to implement such posting and/or publication.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Anna, Texas, this 12th day of August, 2014.
ATTESTED:
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i Secretary, Natha Wilkison
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, Mike Crist
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