§ 36-36. A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4 and A-5 PUD Single-Family Residential Districts.
(a)
Use regulations. In A-l, A-2, A-3, A-4 and A-5 PUD Single-Family Residential Districts, no land shall be used and no building shall be erected for or converted to any use other than:
(1)
Single-family residence.
(2)
Accessory buildings.
a.
Size limitations.
i.
The gross floor area of all accessory buildings shall not occupy more than 20 percent of the rear yard.
ii.
In no case shall any accessory building be built closer than ten feet to the principal main building. The height of an accessory building shall not exceed one story.
b.
An unattached garage, as described in section 36-36(e) and section 6-91 is regulated as an accessory building.
(3)
Portable construction buildings under the following conditions:
a.
Authorization may be issued by the City Building Official to permit a portable construction building to be temporarily located on a lot upon which a building permit has been previously issued for construction of any building or structure.
b.
A certificate of occupancy related to construction shall not be issued by the City Building Official until the portable construction building has been removed from the premises and further, that the certificate of occupancy shall not be issued until the electrical connection which served the portable construction building has been removed from the lot in question.
c.
A temporary permit issued pursuant to this section shall be void upon issuance of the certificate of occupancy, or 12 months after issuance of the building permit, whichever time is shorter.
d.
In any case in which construction is not completed within the 12-month period, the City Building Official, after due consideration and determination that active construction is being accomplished, may issue an extension of time for the temporary permit, not to exceed a six-month period.
(4)
Swimming pools pursuant to all applicable City regulations.
(5)
Private tennis courts pursuant to all applicable City regulations.
(6)
A porte cochere must be attached to the main building, remain open on three sides and must not project more than 25 feet from the main building. A porch must not project more than ten feet from the main building.
(b)
Storage or parking of recreational/commercial and covered vehicles/equipment. Storage or parking of recreational/commercial and covered vehicles/equipment is prohibited in all residential districts. This restriction and the following requirements do not apply when any such vehicle is used for the primary transportation of the owner:
(1)
Storage or parking of recreational/commercial and covered vehicles/equipment is allowed when such vehicles and equipment is placed within a completely enclosed/building on any residential lot;
(2)
Any such vehicle eight feet or less in height may be placed on a residential lot behind the dwelling unit to include side setbacks, if properly screened from the view from the front property line by either a fence or screening device; or
(3)
Any such vehicle greater than eight feet in height may be placed on a residential lot that is greater than 0.7 acre if properly screened from view by a fence that is at least eight feet in height or a screening device. The vehicle must be placed behind the front face of the dwelling unit. Side and rear setbacks may be used provided that a five-foot side and rear setback be maintained at all times.
(4)
Properly permitted recreational vehicles and boats are excepted from the regulations of this subsection. A recreational vehicle or boat is properly permitted if the owner of a recreational vehicle or boat is issued a recreational vehicle or boat storage permit ("RVBSP") by the City prior to 90 days after approval of this ordinance by the City Council. RVBSPs are nontransferable and may be issued to an owner of [a] recreational vehicle including owners with residential lots of less than one acre upon receipt of the following:
a.
A completed, signed, RVBSP application;
b.
Documentary proof that the recreational vehicle or boat was purchased prior to January 1, 2011;
c.
A copy of the recreational vehicle's title; indicating owner and homeowner are the same;
d.
Proof of insurance for the recreational vehicle if applicable;
e.
The RVBSP can be transferred to a replacement recreational vehicle or boat, only when the new or replacement recreational vehicle or boat does not exceed the size in length and height of the original recreational vehicle or boat being replaced; and
f.
An administrative processing fee in the amount of $10.00 for the original RVBSP or to transfer it to a replacement recreational vehicle or boat.
(c)
Other use regulations. See Table No. 1.
(d)
Exterior architectural features. Each new structure must possess an exterior in keeping with the residence and general atmosphere of the surrounding area.
(1)
Exterior walls in A-1 Districts. Exterior walls of residences in areas zoned in A-1 shall have a minimum of 60 percent masonry, exclusive of openings.
(2)
Exterior walls A-2, A-3, A-4 and A-5 PUD. Exterior walls of residences shall have a minimum of 75 percent masonry, exclusive of openings. Perm stone or asbestos shingles, concrete block and cinder block, and metal exterior wall coverings, are not acceptable except that concrete
and cinder blocks may be used structurally if faced with rock, brick or stucco in accordance with the International Building Code most recently adopted by the City of Shavano Park.
(e)
Garages and carports.
(1)
Garages. A minimum two-car garage shall be provided at each residence. Residential garage doors are not to exceed ten feet in height. An additional garage may be provided as an accessory building pursuant to regulations in section 36-36(a). No garage shall open onto any street, roadway or cul-de-sac unless the lot in question fronts two streets which will allow the garage to face the street perpendicular to the front of the residential structure. All attached garages shall be rear or 90-degree side loaded. Conversion of an existing garage to another use shall be permitted only where replacement garage space is provided. Doors on secondary garages for the purpose of storing recreational vehicles may be of a height necessary to store the vehicle. Detached garages shall conform to building setback lines and structural regulations and may or may not face the street final decision is the Building Official's decision), but may not be substantially visible from the street.
(2)
Carports. Carports may not, under any circumstances, be substituted for garage space. No carport may open on any street, roadway or cul-de-sac. In situations where a lot fronts two streets and the garage opens to the street perpendicular to the front of the structure, no carport will be allowed. All carports shall conform to all building setback lines, structural regulations and be rear or 90-degree loaded. All carports must be built in conjunction with existing garage space and not as freestanding structures.
(f)
Fences.
(1)
Front fencing past the front edge of a residence or building is only allowed in an A-1 zoning district.
(2)
Front fencing in A-2 zoning shall not be past the front edge of the residence or building.
(3)
Side and rear fencing is allowed in all districts provided they meet the following criteria, including front fences:
a.
Fences not more than eight feet in height are permitted and shall be constructed of masonry, brick or stone, wood, concrete, or wrought iron. In A-1 District, chainlink and hog-wire style fences are additionally permitted.
b.
On a corner lot, no shrubbery, when mature with a height greater than 18 inches, may be planted within the area created by a straight line connecting two points that are respectively 30 feet along the side and front property lines from a street intersection.
c.
Fences must be constructed in such a way that does not change the natural drainage of water.
d.
Except in A-1 District and Unit 19 (Huntington Subdivision) A-1 PUD District, fencing shall not be permitted beyond the front face of the residence. Front driveway gates shall have at least a minimum of a 12-foot opening. In A-1 District and excluding Unit 19 (Huntington Subdivision) A-1 PUD, no one shall construct fencing beyond the front face of the residence in a manner that impedes the view of persons beyond the residence's property line. In no event shall a base footer exceed 36 inches.
e.
No shrubbery, when mature height is greater than 18 inches may be within three feet of a fire hydrant.
f.
Front fences must not encompass any fire hydrant that may be present.
g.
For any property within the City limits with a property line abutting one or more of the City streets known as Lockhill Selma Road, NW Military Hwy., De Zavala Road and Huebner Road (where such property presently has a solid wall along or parallel to one or more of such streets at the property line), such property owner may not construct a gate or other opening on such property line. Any property with an existing gate on property lines described above is considered a non-conforming use and may continue to exist.
(g)
Height regulations. No residential building shall exceed the maximum vertical height specified in Tables 1, 2 and 6 of this chapter, and no residential building shall have more than two livable stories.
(h)
Portable buildings. Except in A-l District, a single unattached portable building (movable) constructed of light metal, wood or fiberglass used for storage only, not greater than 200 square feet in size may be erected in the rear yard providing the building is suitably screened from adjacent property, is not used temporarily or permanently as a habitation, is unattached and to a solid foundation. The highest point of the building may not exceed 12 feet from foundation. No portable building higher than eight feet in height measured from grade level base foundation to the buildings highest point shall be permitted in the building setbacks. In A-l District no more than two unattached portable buildings described in this subsection shall be permitted.
(i)
Certain equipment allowed in setbacks. Notwithstanding any other provision found within the City of Shavano Park Code of Ordinances, HVAC equipment and pool equipment are allowed within setbacks, so long as an unobstructed width of five feet exists to allow for emergency services access.
(Ord. No. 100-02-08, § I(exh. A, § IV), 8-12-2008; Ord. No. 100-07-09, § 1, 11-17-2009; Ord. No. 100-08-09, § [1], 11-17-2009; Ord. No. 100-03-10, § 1, 11-16-2010; Ord. No. 100-05-11, § 1, 5-17-2011; Ord. No. 100-10-12, § I, 10-22-2012; Ord. No. 0-2015-021 , § I, 12-21-2015; Ord. No. 0-2017-001 , § IV, 9-18-2017)