City of Alamo Heights

Accessory building to residence

Accessory building or structure - In a residence district, a subordinate building attached or detached and used for a purpose customarily incidental to the main structure such as a private garage for automobile storage, tool house, lath or greenhouse as a hobby (no business), home workshop, quarters for servants employed on the premises, children's playhouse, storage house or garden shelter, but not involving the conduct of business or the use of such accessory structure as a separate domicile.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right 2F-C MF-D SF-A SF-B B-1 B-2 B-3 O-1

Vehicle Parking:
For information on parking, see § 3-84: Special parking regulations.

Accessory structures

Accessory building or structure - In a residence district, a subordinate building attached or detached and used for a purpose customarily incidental to the main structure such as a private garage for automobile storage, tool house, lath or greenhouse as a hobby (no business), home workshop, quarters for servants employed on the premises, children's playhouse, storage house or garden shelter, but not involving the conduct of business or the use of such accessory structure as a separate domicile.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right 2F-C MF-D SF-A SF-B B-1 B-2 B-3 O-1 P

Vehicle Parking:
For information on parking, see § 3-84: Special parking regulations.

Development Requirements:
The following standards shall apply to all accessory buildings hereafter constructed or altered in any residential district:

(1) Required front yard setback.
Attached accessory buildings shall have a required front yard the same as the main building. Detached accessory buildings shall be located to the rear of the main building.

(2) Required side yard setback.
For any detached accessory building, there shall be a side yard not less than three (3) feet from any side lot line, except at a corner lot where a detached garage is accessed from either a side street or an alley and would then be subject to vision clearance regulations (section 16-71).

(3) Required rear yard setback.
For any detached accessory building, there shall be a rear yard setback not less than three (3) feet from any lot line, alley line, or easement line. Garages or other detached accessory buildings located within the required rear yard shall not be located closer than four (4) feet to the main building nor nearer than three (3) feet to any side lot line.

Accountants, architects, dentists, engineers, lawyers, optometrists, physicians, realtors and offices with similar characteristics

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right B-1 B-2 B-3 O-1

Vehicle Parking:
One (1) space for each three hundred (300) square feet of gross floor area in the building.

Development Requirements:
Without the sale of merchandise from the premises.

Adult enterprises

Vehicle Parking:
For information on parking, see § 3-84: Special parking regulations.

Development Requirements:
Notwithstanding any other provision of the zoning code, no sexually oriented business, as defined in the Local Government Code, shall be established or maintained within one thousand (1,000) feet of any school, regular place of religious worship, or residence. Measurements shall be made in a straight line from the nearest boundary of the property used for school, regular place of religious worship, or residence to the nearest part of the building in which such sexually oriented business is conducted.

Amusement, commercial (indoor only)

Such activity may consist of a bowling alley, indoor ice skating, indoor archery, badminton or handball and similar activities when such facilities are only secondary housed in an enclosed air conditioned building which is acoustically treated to prevent the sounds of the interior activity from being audible on the exterior of the building and subject to all the other regulations of this chapter.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right B-2 B-3

Vehicle Parking:
For information on parking, see § 3-84: Special parking regulations.

Antique shop (inside building only)

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right B-1 B-2 B-3

Vehicle Parking:
One (1) space for each three hundred (300) square feet of gross floor area in the building.

Appliance repair, household (indoor storage)

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right B-1 B-2 B-3

Vehicle Parking:
One (1) space for each three hundred (300) square feet of gross floor area in the building.

Art gallery

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right B-1 B-2 B-3

Vehicle Parking:
One (1) space for each three hundred (300) square feet of gross floor area in the building.

Auto laundry

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right B-2 B-3

Vehicle Parking:
One (1) space for each three hundred (300) square feet of gross floor area in the building.

Auto parts and accessory (indoors only)

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right B-1 B-2 B-3

Vehicle Parking:
One (1) space for each three hundred (300) square feet of gross floor area in the building.

Auto repair garage

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right B-2 B-3

Vehicle Parking:
One (1) space for each three hundred (300) square feet of gross floor area in the building.

Auto sales, new (indoor display only)

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right B-2 B-3

Vehicle Parking:
One (1) space for each three hundred (300) square feet of gross floor area in the building.

Bakery or confectionery shop (retail)

An establishment preparing and selling at retail on the premises, cakes, pastry, candies, breads and similar food items. The total establishment shall not exceed five thousand (5,000) square feet in gross floor area and shall not emit perceptible odors outside the building.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right B-1 B-2 B-3

Vehicle Parking:
One (1) space for each three hundred (300) square feet of gross floor area in the building.

Bank, savings and loan

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right B-1 B-2 B-3

Vehicle Parking:
For information on parking, see § 3-84: Special parking regulations.

Barber or beauty shop

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right B-1 B-2 B-3

Vehicle Parking:
One (1) space for each three hundred (300) square feet of gross floor area in the building.

Beverage sale alcoholic; package store

Such store shall be conducted and operated for the sale of liquors as defined and used in the Texas Liquor Control Act and shall involve the sale of spirituous, vinous, or malt liquors, including beer in unbroken packages for off-premises consumption.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right B-1 B-2 B-3

Vehicle Parking:
One (1) space for each three hundred (300) square feet of gross floor area in the building.

Camera shop

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right B-1 B-2 B-3

Vehicle Parking:
One (1) space for each three hundred (300) square feet of gross floor area in the building.

Church or rectory

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right 2F-C MF-D SF-A SF-B B-1 B-2 B-3 O-1

Vehicle Parking:
One (1) space for each three (3) seats in the main sanctuary.

Development Requirements:
The city council, after public hearing with proper notice to all parties affected, and after recommendation from the city planning and zoning commission, may authorize for specific areas the issuance of specific use permits for this use in only those districts specified.

Cleaning or laundry pick-up station

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right B-1 B-2 B-3

Vehicle Parking:
One (1) space for each three hundred (300) square feet of gross floor area in the building.

Cleaning or pressing shop

Such establishment shall be constructed and equipped so that no lint, dust, steam or other particulate matter or noise is exhausted or emitted from the building.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right B-1 B-2 B-3

Vehicle Parking:
One (1) space for each three hundred (300) square feet of gross floor area in the building.

Cleaning shop or laundry, self-service, cleaning or laundry pick-up station, or pressing shop

An establishment where individual garments or a bundle of garments belonging to an individual or family are cleaned or laundered in small automatic machines under the supervision of the customer, which establishment does not exceed five thousand (5,000) square feet in area and which does not employ more than five (5) employees.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right B-1 B-2 B-3

Vehicle Parking:
One (1) space for each three hundred (300) square feet of gross floor area in the building.

Clinic

A facility for the medical treatment of humans and animals, including doctors, dentists, chiropractors and small animal veterinarians. Any kennel associated with a veterinary clinic must be located in an indoor soundproof building. Outdoor relief areas for veterinary clinics shall be for temporary use only and shall be entirely fenced. Veterinary clinics are not permitted to have outdoor runs.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right B-1 B-2 B-3 O-1

Vehicle Parking:
One (1) space for each three hundred (300) square feet of gross floor area in the building.

College, university or accredited private school

An institution established for educational purposes and offering a curriculum similar to the public schools or an accredited college or university, but excluding trade and commercial schools.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right B-1 B-2 B-3 O-1 Districts Allowed with a Specific Use Permit. 2F-C MF-D SF-A SF-B

Development Requirements:
The city council, after public hearing with proper notice to all parties affected, and after recommendation from the city planning and zoning commission, may authorize for specific areas the issuance of specific use permits for this use in only those districts specified.

Custom personal service shop

An establishment providing such services as shoe repair, tailoring, weaving, dress making, travel consultant, health or reducing salon and similar services to the person.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right B-1 B-2 B-3

Vehicle Parking:
One (1) space for each three hundred (300) square feet of gross floor area in the building.

Custom sewing and millinery

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right B-1 B-2 B-3

Vehicle Parking:
One (1) space for each three hundred (300) square feet of gross floor area in the building.

Day nursery or kindergarten school

An establishment where four (4) or more children are left for care or training during the day or a portion thereof.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed with a Specific Use Permit. 2F-C MF-D

Vehicle Parking:
Two (2) spaces for each classroom, plus one (1) space for each four (4) seats in any auditorium, gymnasium or other place of assembly.

Development Requirements:
The city council, after public hearing with proper notice to all parties affected, and after recommendation from the city planning and zoning commission, may authorize for specific areas the issuance of specific use permits for this use in only those districts specified.

Drive-through facilities, single lane only

A business facility wherein accommodations are constructed so that neither party to a business transaction must exit the business building or the vehicle of the customer in order to conduct the business transaction. This definition does not apply to a curbside transaction whereby a customer remains in or on a vehicle and a representative of a business comes to the vehicle to conduct a business transaction.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed with a Specific Use Permit. B-1 B-2 B-3

Vehicle Parking:
For information on parking, see § 3-84: Special parking regulations.

Development Requirements:
The city council, after public hearing with proper notice to all parties affected, and after recommendation from the city planning and zoning commission, may authorize for specific areas the issuance of specific use permits for this use in only those districts specified.

Drive-through facilities as reflected in the permitted uses table in section 3-8 of the zoning code.

Drug store or pharmacy

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right B-1 B-2 B-3

Vehicle Parking:
One (1) space for each three hundred (300) square feet of gross floor area in the building.

Electrical substation

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right B-1 B-2 B-3 Districts Allowed with a Specific Use Permit. 2F-C MF-D SF-A SF-B O-1 P

Vehicle Parking:
For information on parking, see § 3-84: Special parking regulations.

Development Requirements:
The city council, after public hearing with proper notice to all parties affected, and after recommendation from the city planning and zoning commission, may authorize for specific areas the issuance of specific use permits for this use in only those districts specified.

Electrical transmission line

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right 2F-C MF-D SF-A SF-B B-1 B-2 B-3 O-1 P

Fire station

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right 2F-C MF-D SF-A SF-B B-1 B-2 B-3 O-1

Vehicle Parking:
For information on parking, see § 3-84: Special parking regulations.

Fix-it shop

An establishment for the repair of household items such as bicycles, lawnmowers, appliances, tools, toys and similar items, but no such items shall be stored outside the building and no welding or machine equipment shall be operated so as to create conditions obnoxious to adjacent property.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right B-2 B-3

Vehicle Parking:
One (1) space for each three hundred (300) square feet of gross floor area in the building.

Florist shop, lath or greenhouse

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right B-1 B-2 B-3

Vehicle Parking:
One (1) space for each three hundred (300) square feet of gross floor area in the building.

Food store

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right B-1 B-2 B-3

Vehicle Parking:
One (1) space for each three hundred (300) square feet of gross floor area in the building.

Gasoline service station

An establishment dispensing motor vehicle fuel, lubricants, tires and batteries. No commodities shall be displayed nearer to the front property line than the pump island located nearest to the front property line.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right B-2 B-3

Vehicle Parking:
One (1) space for each three hundred (300) square feet of gross floor area in the building.

Gun shop

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed with a Specific Use Permit. B-1 B-2 B-3

Vehicle Parking:
One (1) space for each three hundred (300) square feet of gross floor area in the building.

Development Requirements:
The city council, after public hearing with proper notice to all parties affected, and after recommendation from the city planning and zoning commission, may authorize for specific areas the issuance of specific use permits for this use in only those districts specified.

Gun shops in the B-1, B-2 and B-3 Districts subject to recommendation by the police chief as to the safety of the public, security of weapons storage facilities, current licensing by appropriate federal and state authorities, compliance with federal and state laws and licensing requirements and without the sale of explosives. No specific use permit for gun shops shall be transferable or assignable and shall terminate upon any such transfer, assignment or relocation.

Home occupation

A home occupation is an occupation customarily carried on in the home by a member of the occupant's family without structural alterations in the building or buildings or any rooms therein, without the installation of machinery or additional equipment, other than that customary to normal household operation, without the employment of additional persons, without the use of a sign to advertise the occupation, without the use of premises' address in any form or type or advertising, without offering any commodity for sale on the premises and which does not create obnoxious noise or other obnoxious conditions to abutting residential property and which does not generate additional pedestrian or vehicular traffic.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right 2F-C MF-D SF-A SF-B B-1 B-2 B-3 O-1

Vehicle Parking:
For information on parking, see § 3-84: Special parking regulations.

Hospital, general acute care

An institution where sick or injured patients are given medical or surgical treatment intended to restore them to health and an active life and which is licensed by the State of Texas.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed with a Specific Use Permit. 2F-C MF-D B-1 B-2 B-3

Vehicle Parking:
One (1) space for each patient bed provided.

Development Requirements:
The city council, after public hearing with proper notice to all parties affected, and after recommendation from the city planning and zoning commission, may authorize for specific areas the issuance of specific use permits for this use in only those districts specified.

Institutions of a religious or philanthropic nature

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed with a Specific Use Permit. 2F-C MF-D B-1 B-2 B-3 O-1

Vehicle Parking:
For information on parking, see § 3-84: Special parking regulations.

Development Requirements:
The city council, after public hearing with proper notice to all parties affected, and after recommendation from the city planning and zoning commission, may authorize for specific areas the issuance of specific use permits for this use in only those districts specified.

Insurance office

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right B-1 B-2 B-3 O-1

Vehicle Parking:
One (1) space for each three hundred (300) square feet of gross floor area in the building.

Job printing and newspaper print shop

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right B-2 B-3

Vehicle Parking:
One (1) space for each three hundred (300) square feet of gross floor area in the building.

Letter or mimeograph shop

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right B-1 B-2 B-3

Vehicle Parking:
One (1) space for each three hundred (300) square feet of gross floor area in the building.

Library or art gallery (public)

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right MF-D B-1 B-2 B-3 O-1

Vehicle Parking:
For information on parking, see § 3-84: Special parking regulations.

Local transit station or off-street turnaround

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right B-1 B-2 B-3 P Districts Allowed with a Specific Use Permit. 2F-C MF-D SF-A SF-B O-1

Vehicle Parking:
For information on parking, see § 3-84: Special parking regulations.

Development Requirements:
The city council, after public hearing with proper notice to all parties affected, and after recommendation from the city planning and zoning commission, may authorize for specific areas the issuance of specific use permits for this use in only those districts specified.

Local utility distribution line

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right 2F-C MF-D SF-A SF-B B-1 B-2 B-3 O-1 P

Locksmith or key shop

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right B-1 B-2 B-3

Vehicle Parking:
One (1) space for each three hundred (300) square feet of gross floor area in the building.

Lodge or fraternal organization hall or headquarters

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right B-1 B-2 B-3

Vehicle Parking:
For information on parking, see § 3-84: Special parking regulations.

Modular or manufactured housing

Modular housing - Modular housing means a dwelling that is constructed in one (1) or more modules at a location other than the homesite, or is constructed utilizing one (1) or more modular components, and which is designed to be used as a permanent residence when the modular components or modules are transported to the homesite and are joined together, or are erected, and installed on a permanent foundation system.

Manufactured housing - Manufactured housing means a structure transportable in one (1) or more sections and which is built on a permanent chassis and designed to be used as a dwelling with or without a permanent foundation.

Multi-family condominiums

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right MF-D B-1 B-2 B-3 O-1

Vehicle Parking:
For information on parking, see § 3-84: Special parking regulations.

Development Requirements:
The city council, after public hearing with proper notice to all parties affected, and after recommendation from the city planning and zoning commission, may authorize for specific areas the issuance of specific use permits for this use in only those districts specified.

Multi-family condominium project consisting of ten (10) single-family detached residences at a location within a radius of five hundred (500) feet of the northeast corner of Broadway and Terrell Road on a tract of land containing at least 0.7 acres of land.

There shall be a twenty-foot front yard setback rather than twenty-five (25) feet, a ten-foot rear yard setback rather than twenty-five (25) feet, a 7.5 foot side yard setback to property lines rather than fifteen (15) feet, a six-foot setback between buildings rather than ten (10) feet or thirty (30) feet, forty (40) percent lot coverage rather than thirty-five (35) percent, thirty (30) percent of front yard contiguous landscaping rather than fifty (50) percent, a six-foot fence height limitation in the front yard setbacks for Units 1, 8, 9 and 10 rather than three (3) feet, access via a private drive and no more than ten (10) single-family detached residences.

All new utilities shall be buried and existing utilities must be removed and/or relocated. The developer of the project must pay for the installation of any infrastructure such as water, sewer and stormwater enhancements which are required to support the project.

The city may require the project developer to purchase additional, unrestricted, perpetual Edward's Aquifer water rights to provide for the estimated usage of the project.

Approval of a SUP which complies with the above requirements shall not set a precedent for any other SUP in the future.

Multiple-family dwellings

Any building or portion thereof, which is designed, built, rented, leased or let to be occupied as three (3) or more dwelling units or apartments or which is occupied as a home residence of three (3) or more families.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right MF-D B-1 B-2 B-3 O-1

Vehicle Parking:
For information on parking, see § 3-84: Special parking regulations.

Development Requirements:
The city council, after public hearing with proper notice to all parties affected, and after recommendation from the city planning and zoning commission, may authorize for specific areas the issuance of specific use permits for this use in only those districts specified.

Multiple-family dwelling with retail/restaurant uses on the first floor in the MF-D District at a location within a radius of five hundred (500) feet of the northeast corner of Broadway and Austin Highway on a tract of land containing at least 1.4 acres of land.

The main entrance of the retail/restaurant uses shall be on Broadway and the main entrance of the dwelling units shall be on Ellwood Avenue.

The number of dwelling units shall not exceed one hundred fifty (150) units. There shall be no required setbacks and the maximum lot coverage of the structure shall not exceed eighty (80) percent.

There may be a maximum of four (4) occupied stories and the maximum height shall be fifty-six (56) feet, both to be measured in accordance with zoning code standards.

The off-street parking ratio for the multi-family dwellings may not be less than 1.5 spaces per unit and the number of retail/restaurant parking spaces shall comply with the zoning code requirements.

Parking spaces shall be at least nine (9) feet by eighteen (18) feet except that one (1) smaller compact space may be installed for each nine (9) feet by twenty (20) feet larger parking space installed.

The areas between the structure and the property lines must be fully landscaped along each street, with not more than forty (40) percent of such areas to receive impervious cover.

No alley or service easement shall be required. All new utilities shall be buried and existing utilities must be removed and/or relocated.

The project must employ "dark sky" lighting fixtures. The developer of the project must pay for the installation of any infrastructure such as water, sewer and stormwater enhancements which are required to support the project.

The city may require the project developer to purchase additional, unrestricted, perpetual Edward's Aquifer water rights to provide for the estimated usage of the project.

Approval of a SUP which complies with the above requirements shall not set a precedent for any other SUP in the future.

Municipal offices, city hall

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right B-1 B-2 B-3 O-1 Districts Allowed with a Specific Use Permit. 2F-C MF-D SF-A SF-B

Vehicle Parking:
One (1) space for each three hundred (300) square feet of gross floor area in the building.

Development Requirements:
The city council, after public hearing with proper notice to all parties affected, and after recommendation from the city planning and zoning commission, may authorize for specific areas the issuance of specific use permits for this use in only those districts specified.

Office (MF-D District)

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right MF-D B-1 B-2 B-3 O-1

Vehicle Parking:
One (1) space for each three hundred (300) square feet of gross floor area in the building.

Development Requirements:
Office in MF-D not facing and having its main entrance on Broadway or the Austin Highway, provided such office (1) is compatible and harmonious with the surrounding neighborhood, (2) is to be located in a preexisting structure which contains no more than one thousand five hundred (1,500) square feet of enclosed area, (3) the property upon which the structure is located is contiguous to a property zoned B-1, B-2 or B-3, (4) some portion of the property across the street from the subject property must be zoned B-1, B-2 or B-3 if the property across the street from the subject property is in Alamo Heights, (5) the office is for a use authorized in the schedule of permitted uses for offices in section 3-8 of this zoning code, (6) the structure and property comply with the parking, landscape, setback and other requirements of the zoning code applicable to O-1, and (7) the specific use permit requested promotes the health, safety and general welfare of the residents of the city.

Offices for the businesses and professions specifically authorized in this schedule

Off-street parking (religious or philanthropic)

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right 2F-C MF-D SF-A SF-B

Vehicle Parking:
For information on parking, see § 3-84: Special parking regulations.

Development Requirements:
Off-street parking for property owned by institutions of a religious or philanthropic nature in SF-A, SF-B, 2F-C or MF-D Districts.

Off-street parking incidental to main use

In all dwelling districts shall consist of a garage, carport or paved parking space. None of such facilities shall be used in residential districts for parking of other than passenger type motor vehicles and small trucks which do not exceed one (1) ton in capacity.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right 2F-C MF-D SF-A SF-B B-1 B-2 B-3 O-1 P

Vehicle Parking:
See "Definition" above for parking requirement details.

One-family dwelling (attached)

A single-family dwelling constructed as part of a series of dwellings, all of which are either attached to the adjacent dwelling or dwellings by party walls or common walls, which correspond to platted zero lot lines and are located immediately adjacent thereto. Included under this use category are townhouses, row houses, and similar structures.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right 2F-C MF-D B-1 B-2 B-3 O-1

Vehicle Parking:
For information on parking, see § 3-84: Special parking regulations.

One-family dwelling (detached)

A detached building having accommodations for and occupied by not more than one (1) family.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right 2F-C MF-D SF-A SF-B B-1 B-2 B-3 O-1

Vehicle Parking:
For information on parking, see § 3-84: Special parking regulations.

Development Requirements:
The city council, after public hearing with proper notice to all parties affected, and after recommendation from the city planning and zoning commission, may authorize for specific areas the issuance of specific use permits for this use in only those districts specified.

Single-family detached homes in multiple-family dwelling (MF-D) districts which do not otherwise satisfy the requirements of this zoning code and section 17-27 of chapter 17 of the Code of Ordinances. Each of such projects shall be considered on its individual merits, with special attention to be given to the following features, among others which may be deemed important by the planning and zoning commission and the city council, of the proposed project: (a) location and design of ingress and egress to public streets; (b) interior traffic circulation patterns; (c) off-street parking; (d) sidewalks; (e) drainage; (f) lighting; (g) landscaping; (h) fencing and other screening; (i) emergency vehicle access; (j) density; (k) lot sizes; (l) setbacks; and (m) compatibility with the surrounding neighborhood.

Optometrist or optical shop with merchandise

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right B-1 B-2 B-3

Vehicle Parking:
One (1) space for each three hundred (300) square feet of gross floor area in the building.

Park or playground (public)

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right 2F-C MF-D SF-A SF-B B-1 B-2 B-3 O-1

Vehicle Parking:
For information on parking, see § 3-84: Special parking regulations.

Parking, commercial lot or garage (parking only)

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right B-1 B-2 B-3 P

Vehicle Parking:
For information on parking, see § 3-84: Special parking regulations.

Pawnshops licensed by State of Texas

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right B-3

Vehicle Parking:
One (1) space for each three hundred (300) square feet of gross floor area in the building.

Permitted institutions

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right 2F-C MF-D SF-A SF-B O-1 P

Vehicle Parking:
For information on parking, see § 3-84: Special parking regulations.

Development Requirements:
Permitted institutions may be erected to a height exceeding the height limitations set out in this chapter in the SF-A, SF-B, 2F-C, MF-D, O-1 and P Districts. Permitted institutions shall mean the institutions categorized as special uses in the table of land uses in section 3-8 of the zoning code.

Radio, television or micro-wave towers

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed with a Specific Use Permit. 2F-C MF-D SF-A SF-B B-1 B-2 B-3 O-1 P

Development Requirements:
The city council, after public hearing with proper notice to all parties affected, and after recommendation from the city planning and zoning commission, may authorize for specific areas the issuance of specific use permits for this use in only those districts specified.

Restaurant or cafeteria

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right B-1 B-2 B-3

Vehicle Parking:
One (1) space for each three hundred (300) square feet of gross floor area in the building.

Retail general

Sale or rental of commonly used goods and merchandise for personal or household use. Typical uses may include, but not limited to, department stores, apparel stores, furniture stores and establishments providing the following products or services: household cleaning and maintenance products, cards, stationery, notions, books, cosmetic and specialty items; flowers, plants, hobby materials, toys and hand-crafted items; apparel, jewelry, fabrics and like items; cameras, photography services, household electronic equipment, sporting equipment, kitchen utensils, home furnishings and appliances, art supplies and framing, arts, antiques, paint and wallpaper, carpeting and floor covering, interior decorating services, office supplies, bicycles and auto parts (inside a building with no repair services).

"Retail general" shall not include any retail stores whose primary product is intended for individuals twenty-one (21) years of age or older including, but not limited to, humidors, general tobacco shops or vaping stores, head shops, hookah lounges, flea markets, secondhand or thrift stores, the display and sale of heavy machinery, building materials, used appliances, used furniture or salvage materials; adult dress, toy, or novelty shops, and excluding the sale or offering for sale of commodities displayed outside of a building, except for limited promotional events.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right B-1 B-2 B-3

Vehicle Parking:
One (1) space for each three hundred (300) square feet of gross floor area in the building.

School, public or parochial

A school under the sponsorship of a public or religious agency having a curriculum generally equivalent to public elementary or secondary schools, but not including private or trade or commercial schools.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right 2F-C MF-D SF-A SF-B B-1 B-2 B-3 O-1

Vehicle Parking:
Two (2) spaces for each classroom, plus one (1) space for each four (4) seats in any auditorium, gymnasium or other place of assembly.

Development Requirements:
The city council, after public hearing with proper notice to all parties affected, and after recommendation from the city planning and zoning commission, may authorize for specific areas the issuance of specific use permits for this use in only those districts specified.

Public school facilities within the property at 6900 Broadway may be developed without regard to SF-A zoning district requirements applicable to building setbacks, articulation, lot coverage, looming and floor to area ratios, except that height and public street setback requirements shall require SUP approval. In addition to the foregoing, Alamo Heights Independent School District shall:

(a) Pay for the installation of any infrastructure, such as water, sewer and stormwater connections or enhancements, required to support its facilities.

(b) Obtain city council approval, after ARB review, of the facade of structures which adjoin the public streets surrounding the property.

(c) Obtain city council approval, after ARB review, for new signage which adjoins the public streets surrounding the property.

(d) Provide adequate on-site parking for students and staff.

(e) Comply with all building codes and other governmental requirements.

Public school facilities within the property at 6900 Broadway is authorized per this SUP to do the following:

(a) Authorize a height limit of forty-eight (48) feet six (6) inches for the three-story academic building and thirty-six (36) feet for the accessory bleachers of its athletic complex.

(b) Authorize a variance from section 3-14 maximum front yard setback, with one hundred sixteen (116) feet from Broadway and twenty-one (21) feet from Vanderhoeven.

(c) Authorize variance from section 3-18 from maximum front yard impervious cover with sixty-six (66) percent in the Broadway front yard and ninety-six (96) percent in the Vanderhoeven front yard.

(d) Authorize variance from section 3-21 driveway specifications for a twenty-six (26) foot fire lane and a twenty-four (24) foot driveway on Vanderhoeven for ambulance access.

(e) Authorize variance from section 3-21 where there will be zero (0) required covered parking spaces on the property.

Servants or caretakers quarters (detached)

A secondary detached dwelling structure located on lot with a main residential structure and used as living quarters for persons employed on the premises only, and not for rent or use as a separate domicile of other than persons employed on the premises.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right 2F-C MF-D SF-A SF-B B-1 B-2 B-3 O-1

Vehicle Parking:
For information on parking, see § 3-84: Special parking regulations.

Service center, municipal

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed with a Specific Use Permit. 2F-C MF-D

Vehicle Parking:
For information on parking, see § 3-84: Special parking regulations.

Development Requirements:
The city council, after public hearing with proper notice to all parties affected, and after recommendation from the city planning and zoning commission, may authorize for specific areas the issuance of specific use permits for this use in only those districts specified.

Sewage pumping station

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right 2F-C MF-D SF-A SF-B B-1 B-2 B-3 O-1 P

Vehicle Parking:
For information on parking, see § 3-84: Special parking regulations.

Shop or office for maintenance service

Quarters housing the business office and equipment of home maintenance operations, such as plumbing repairs, painting, heating, air conditioning or pool service, but excluding the storage in the open, unenclosed by a building, of any supplies, fixtures or commodities used by such service.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right B-2 B-3 Districts Allowed with a Specific Use Permit. B-1

Vehicle Parking:
One (1) space for each three hundred (300) square feet of gross floor area in the building.

Sign, real estate (sale or rental)

Non-illuminated signs pertaining to the sale or rental of property not exceeding thirty-two (32) square feet in Business District One (B-1) and Business District Two (B-2) and not exceeding six (6) square feet in all other zoning districts. Such signs shall be located entirely on private property and affixed to a structurally sound building, fence, wall, post, or other structure on the premises advertised, and may advertise property only for which it is zoned.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right 2F-C MF-D SF-A SF-B B-1 B-2 B-3 O-1 P

Signs, advertising commodities sold on premises

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right B-1 B-2 B-3

Signs, civic, church or school

Bulletin boards or directional signs for churches, public schools, public buildings and service clubs provided such signs do not exceed six (6) feet in height and are placed on private property.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right 2F-C MF-D SF-A SF-B B-1 B-2 B-3 O-1 P

Signs, name plate

A name plate not exceeding one (1) square foot in area and not of the flashing, intermittently lighted or revolving type and containing only the name and address of the occupant of the premises.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right MF-D B-1 B-2 B-3 O-1 P

Stock broker

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right B-1 B-2 B-3 O-1

Vehicle Parking:
One (1) space for each three hundred (300) square feet of gross floor area in the building.

Stores other than listed

Retail establishments whose products are not listed or permitted in the B-1, B-2, and B-3 zoning districts or whose primary product is intended for individuals twenty-one (21) years of age or older including, but not limited to, humidors, general tobacco shops or vaping stores, head shops, hookah lounges, flea markets, secondhand or thrift stores, the display and sale of new or used automobiles, heavy machinery, building materials, used appliances, used furniture or salvage materials; adult dress, toy, or novelty shops, and excluding the sale or offering for sale of commodities displayed outside of a building.

Districts Where Allowed Districts Allowed with a Specific Use Permit. B-1 B-2 B-3

Vehicle Parking:
One (1) space for each three hundred (300) square feet of gross floor area in the building.

Studio, display art and decorator's objects

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right B-1 B-2 B-3

Vehicle Parking:
For information on parking, see § 3-84: Special parking regulations.

Studio, drama, speech, music or dance

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right B-1 B-2 B-3

Vehicle Parking:
For information on parking, see § 3-84: Special parking regulations.

Studio, photographer or artist

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right B-1 B-2 B-3

Vehicle Parking:
For information on parking, see § 3-84: Special parking regulations.

Studio, radio or television

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right B-1 B-2 B-3

Vehicle Parking:
For information on parking, see § 3-84: Special parking regulations.

Swimming pool, private

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right 2F-C MF-D SF-A SF-B B-1 B-2 B-3 O-1 P

Vehicle Parking:
For information on parking, see § 3-84: Special parking regulations.

Telephone line and exchange

The telephone exchange when located in SF-A, SF-B, 2F-C, MF-D or P Districts shall not include public business office, storage or repair facilities.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right 2F-C MF-D SF-A SF-B B-1 B-2 B-3 O-1 P

Temporary field or construction office

A portable building or temporary building used as a field office for a real estate development or construction project, subject to obtaining a temporary permit from the city's building official and subject to removal at the direction of the city's building official.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right SF-A SF-B B-1 B-2 B-3

Vehicle Parking:
For information on parking, see § 3-84: Special parking regulations.

Development Requirements:
Subject to approval by city's building official.

Theater, not of drive-in type

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right B-1 B-2 B-3

Vehicle Parking:
For information on parking, see § 3-84: Special parking regulations.

Title company

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right B-1 B-2 B-3 O-1

Vehicle Parking:
For information on parking, see § 3-84: Special parking regulations.

Two-family dwelling

A detached building having separate accommodations for and occupied by not more than two (2) families.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right 2F-C MF-D B-1 B-2 B-3 O-1

Vehicle Parking:
For information on parking, see § 3-84: Special parking regulations.

Utilities

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right 2F-C MF-D SF-A SF-B B-1 B-2 B-3 O-1 P

Vehicle Parking:
For information on parking, see § 3-84: Special parking regulations.

Development Requirements:
(1) Any property in the B, O-1, MF-D, 2F-C or P Districts with frontage along Broadway shall have all overhead or above-ground utilities relocated underground or to the rear of the building or property.

(a) Only properties with frontage on Broadway along Broadway are subject to utility relocation.

(2) Approval to include additional language that relocation of utilities shall be approved or may be modified by council, after ARB recommendations, as part of the final design review process.

Water reservoir, well or pumping station, municipal

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right MF-D B-1 B-2 B-3 O-1 P Districts Allowed with a Specific Use Permit. 2F-C SF-A SF-B

Vehicle Parking:
For information on parking, see § 3-84: Special parking regulations.

Development Requirements:
The city council, after public hearing with proper notice to all parties affected, and after recommendation from the city planning and zoning commission, may authorize for specific areas the issuance of specific use permits for this use in only those districts specified.

Wine and beer with food for on-premises consumption

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right B-1 B-2 B-3

Vehicle Parking:
One (1) space for each three hundred (300) square feet of gross floor area in the building.

Wireless communications antenna

A monopole antenna support structure is a self-supporting pole type structure with no guy wire support which holds one (1) or more antennas and related equipment for wireless telecommunications transmission.

A lattice antenna support structure is a metal lattice structure with or without guy wire support.

An independent support structure means buildings or other structures such as water towers.

An unmanned equipment building is an accessory building housing electronic communication equipment as an associated and permitted part of a wireless communication system.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right B-1 B-2 B-3 O-1 P

Development Requirements:
Antenna locations.
Wireless communication system antennas may be attached to monopole antenna structures or independent support structures. Lattice antenna support structures may not be used to support wireless communication system antennas in the city. Monopole antenna support structures and wireless communication antennas must be constructed more than one hundred (100) feet from the nearest right-of-way boundary line of Broadway or Austin Highway and more than one hundred twenty (120) feet from any residential zoning district.

Height limitations.
A monopole antenna support structure may not exceed one hundred (100) feet in height.

Visual impact of antenna support structures and wireless communication antennas.
Antennas and their support structures shall be screened, camouflaged and visually pleasing to the fullest extent feasible, consistent with both national industry standards and the city's aesthetic goals.

Unmanned equipment buildings.
An unmanned equipment building shall not have more than seven hundred fifty (750) square feet of gross floor area and shall not be more than twelve (12) feet in height.

Landscaping.
Compliance with the landscape requirements of this Code is required for antenna support structures and antennas.

Certification of compliance.
Prior to installation of antenna support structures or antennas, the city must be furnished certification by a structural or civil engineer registered by the State of Texas certifying that the proposed installation complies with the structural requirements of the city's building code and with federal and state electromagnetic radiation standards and other requirements.

Attachment to water towers.
The city council may authorize the attachment of wireless communication antennas to city water towers without special use permits and without compliance with the other requirements of this Code.

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