HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 21-004 Zoning Ordinance Amendment - first floor and grade beam elevationORDINANCE NO.21-004
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK,TEXAS,AMENDING
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES,ARTICLE 14.02,BY AMENDING SECTION
11.3.13 OF THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE TO DETERMINE
FIRST FLOOR ELEVATION AND GRADE BEAM ELEVATION;PROVIDING
FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT;PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO
EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00)FOR EACH
OFFENSE;AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS,the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council of the City
of University Park,in compliance with the laws of the State of Texas with reference to the
granting of zoning classifications and changes to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance,
have given the requisite notices by publication and otherwise,and have held due hearings
and afforded a full and fair hearing to all property owners generally,and the City Council
of University Park is of the opinion and finds that the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance
of the City of University Park should be amended,NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
UNIVERSITY PARK,TEXAS:
SECTION 1.That Article 14.02 "Zoning Ordinance",Section 14.02.001,of the
Code of Ordinances of the City of University Park is amended in part by amending section
11.3.13 of the zoning regulations to read as follows:
"Sec.11.3.13 Other Height Measurements is amended to change subsection B to read:
"First Floor Elevation.The elevation of the finished floor shall be established when
supported by a structural floor system that is no more than 16 inches above the established
grade beam elevation.
Grade Beam Elevation.
1.The height of the exterior grade beam,on either a slab or pier and beam foundation,
shall be no higher than the average of the heights of the grade beams of the
residences located on adjacent properties.
2.In cases where the average height as described in (1)above will not allow for
positive drainage of the subject site because of existing topography,the Building
Official may allow no more than twelve inches (12")to be added to the height of
the exterior grade beam so as to achieve positive drainage,consistent with the
drainage requirements set out under the adopted Building Code.A Texas
Registered Professional Engineer shall prepare a sealed plan that establishes the
grading,drainage,grade beam height,and finished floor required to be in
compliance with the drainage requirements of the adopted Building Code to be
presented to the Building Official for consideration."
SECTION 2.All provisions of the ordinances of the City of University Park in
conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION 3.Should any sentence,paragraph,subdivision,clause,phrase or
section of this ordinance be adjudged or held to be unconstitutional,illegal or invalid,the
same shall not affect the validity of this ordinance,or any part or provision thereof other
than the part so decided to be invalid,illegal or unconstitutional,and shall not affect the
validity of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance as a whole.
SECTION 4.That any person,firm or corporation violating any of the provisions
or terms of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of University Park shall be
deemed guilty of a misdemeanor,and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine not to
exceed the sum of two thousand dollars ($2,000.00)for each offense,and each and every
day such violation shall continue shall be deemed to constitute a separate offense.
SECTION 5.This ordinance shall take effect immediately from and after its
passage and the publication of the caption,as the law and Charter in such cases provide.
DULY PASSED by the City Council of the City of University Park,Texas,on
the 2nd day of March 2021.
APPROVED:
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TOMMY STEW ART ,MAYOR
ATTEST:
CHRISTINE GREEN,CITY SECRETARY
ORDINANCE 21-004
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK,TEXAS,AMENDING
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES,ARTICLE 14.02,BY AMENDING SECTION
11.3.13 OF THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE TO DETERMINE
FIRST FLOOR ELEVATION AND GRADE BEAM ELEVATION;PROVIDING
FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT;PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO
EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00)FOR EACH
OFFENSE;AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
DULY PASSED by the City Council of the City of University Park,
Texas,on the 2nd day of March 2021.
APPROVED:
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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CITY SECRETARY