Ord 30-2022 Downtown Zoning Amendment 08/16/2022 Ordinance No. 30-2022
Ordinance amending the Wichita Falls Code of Ordinances, Appendix B:
Zoning revising, consolidating and incorporating sections addressing:
definitions, downtown zoning district boundaries, creation of special
downtown zoning districts, downtown non-conforming use limitation and
appeal process, development regulations (setbacks), and incorporating a
downtown zoning use table; and Land Use Plan amendment to consolidate
use categories in Greater Downtown; providing a repealer clause; providing
for inclusion.
WHEREAS, the city staff has reviewed this proposal and recommend approval of
these amendments to the Land Use Plan and Code of Ordinances; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council concurs with
city staff's recommendation to amend the Land Use Plan and Code of Ordinances,
Appendix B — Zoning for the life, health and safety of its residents; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
1. The Land Use Plan, an element of the Comprehensive Plan, as amended,
attached hereto as Exhibit"A" is adopted as an element of the Comprehensive Plan for the
City of Wichita Falls, Texas.
2. Appendix B of the Wichita Falls Code of Ordinances is hereby amended with
revisions and additions to read as follows with deleted text shown as strikethrough and
added text shown as underlined:
Section 2000 — Definitions
Section 2100 - Greater Downtown Use Definitions;
Section 3040 — Single-Family Residential (SF-1) (large lot);
Section 3100 — Single Family Residential (SF-2) (standard lot);
Section 3170 — Multifamily Residential (MFR);
Section 3250 — Residential Mixed Use District (RMU);
Section 3360 — Limited Office District (LO);
Section 3370 — Limited Commercial District (LC);
Section 3450 — General Commercial District (GC);
Section 3510 — Light Industrial District (LI);
Section 3580 — Heavy Industrial District (HI);
Section 3640 — Planned Unit Development (PUD);
Section 3700 — River Development District (RDD);
Section 3715 — Brook Avenue District (BA);
Section 3730 — Commercial Corridor (CC);
Section 3750 — Greater Downtown Zoning District Regulations
Section 3751 — Greater Downtown Area Defined
Section 3752 — Overview and Conformance with Downtown Use Table
Section 3753 — Non-Conforming Use Limitation in Greater Downtown
Section 3765 — Greater Downtown Zoning Districts;
Section 3766 — Central Business District (CBD);
Section 3775 — General Commercial-Downtown District (GC-D);
Section 3780 — River Development District-Downtown (RDD-D);
Section 3790 — Light Industrial-Downtown (LI-D);
Section 3800 — Greater Downtown Zoning District Map;
Section 3850 - Greater Downtown Land Use Plan Map;
Section 3900 — Greater Downtown Zoning Use Table;
Section 5640 — Recreation Vehicle Parks;
Section 6146 — Non-Conforming - Discontinuance — Greater Downtown
Section 8000 — Zoning District Map
3. Appendix B of the Wichita Falls Code of Ordinances, Section 8000 -Zoning
District Map, as hereby amended, and attached hereto as Exhibit"B" adopted to reflect the
Greater Downtown Zoning Districts (Central Business District; General Commercial-
Downtown; River Development District-Downtown and Light Industrial-Downtown).
which shall hereafter read as follows:
APPENDIX B -ZONING
Sec. 2030 Terms Defined
Group homes. A residential living arrangement defined in the Community Home for Disabled
Persons Location Act, licensed by the state to provide food and shelter; personal guidance; care;
supervision for not more than six disabled persons and two supervisors.This classification includes
assisted living for the aged for no more than six persons and two supervisors or nursing personnel.
This does not include activities defined under"personal care home".
Halfway house. A publicly or privately operated use providing housing for juveniles or adults,
regardless of the number of residents, for any of the following:
{1) Residence in lieu of institutional sentencing;
{2) Housing for parolees;
{3) Residence to those needing correctional institutionalization.
Personal care home. A residential living arrangement that provides food, shelter and guidance for
no more than six persons and two supervisors or nursing personnel, including but not limited to,
maternity homes, shelters for victims of crime, abuse and neglect.
Residential care facility. A building with on-site supervisory personnel which provides shelter and
care for abandoned, battered, disabled, or homeless individuals regardless of legal relationship.
Household Care Facility - A dwelling unit which provides residence and care, regardless of legal
relationship,who are elderly; disabled; orphaned,abandoned,abused or neglected children;victims
of domestic violence; or rendered temporarily homeless due to fire, natural disaster or financial
setbacks, living together with not more than two supervisory personnel as a single housekeeping
unit. This definition is subject to Art. 4442c-4(Personal Care Facility Licensing Act)V.A.C.S. (Tex.)
and Art. 101 1 n (Community Homes for Disabled Persons Location Act) V.A.C.S. (Tex.) as they
presently exist or may be amended in the future. This definition shall not include a hospital licensed
by the State of Texas or a state licensed physician's office which office does not have facilities for
patients to stay overnight.
Structured Sober Living Facility—A facility that operates a program in which a person/company:
(1) provides alcohol-free or drug-free housing;
(2) promotes independent living and life skills development; and
(3) provides structured activities for recovery from substance abuse disorders in a supervised
setting to a group of unrelated individuals who are:
a. recovering from alcohol or drug addiction;
b. receiving outpatient behavioral health services for substance abuse or addiction
treatment while residing in the program's home.
2100. GREATER DOWNTOWN USE DEFINITIONS
Sec. 2110. Purpose.
The purpose of this subsection is to define the terms used in the ordinance under Section 3750-
3799 Greater Downtown Zoning Districts and Section 3900 Greater Downtown Zoning Use Table to
promote consistency in the interpretation of this zoning ordinance. For the purpose of this ordinance,
all terms or words used herein shall be interpreted as set forth in this section [21001, except where
the context of such words or phrases clearly indicates a different meaning or construction. Sections
2000 through 2999 shall be known as "Definitions."
Sec. 2120. Greater Downtown Terms Defined.
Accessory Building (Business or Industry) - A detached structure that is clearly incidental and
subordinate to the main building or use and that is lesser in height than the main building, conforms
to the minimum exterior construction standards for the main building, and is architecturally
compatible in design to the principal structure.
Accessory Building to Residential Use - A detached structure that is clearly incidental and
subordinate to the main building or use and that is lesser in height/square feet than the main
building. Accessory buildings include garages, storage sheds, gazebos, cabanas, storm shelters,
and similar structures.An accessory building may be used for hobbies insofar as such activities are
an accessory use only and are not offensive by reason of odor, noise, or manner of operation.
Residential accessory buildings cannot be used for commercial or business purposes.
Accessory Building as a Dwelling Unit-A detached structure clearly accessory to a principal use on
the same site. Structure shall clearly be incidental and subordinate to the main building or use, is
lesser in height and square footage than the main building, and is used for human habitation.
Accessory Use - A use customarily incidental, appropriately compatible, and subordinate to the
principal use of land or building(s) and located upon the same lot therewith.
Aggregate Storage Yard —The use of land for the temporary storage of aggregates, including but
not limited to sand and gravel, etc., for sale or use in the production of cement or asphalt.
Alcoholic Beverage Manufacture-Distillation — A premises wherein any alcoholic beverage is
manufactured or distilled and stored for future sale to the public or wholesale.
Alcoholic Beverage Sales—A place providing any beverage containing more than one-half of one
percent of alcohol by volume, which is capable of use for beverage purposes, either alone or when
diluted for sale. For more detail, refer to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, section 1.04
(Definitions), as amended.
All-Terrain Vehicle(ATV) Dealer/Sales—A business that specializes in the sales and limited service
of motorized off-highway vehicles, including but not limited to ATV, UTVs,and golf carts designed to
travel on three or four low-pressure or non-pneumatic tires, having a seat designed to be straddled
by the operator and handlebars for steering control. ATVs are subdivided into two types as
designated by the manufacturer:
i) Type I ATVs are intended by the manufacturer for use by a single operator and no
passenger.
ii) Type II ATVs are intended by the manufacturer for use by an operator and a passenger,and
are equipped with a designated seating position behind the operator.
Alternative Financial Services -A check cashing service/payday advance/loan business or a motor
vehicle title loan business. This does not include state or federally chartered banks, community
development financial institutions, savings and loans, credit unions,or regulated lenders licensed in
accordance with Chapter 342 of the Texas Finance Code, unless that regulated lender also offers
services as a credit service organization or a credit access business under Chapter 393 of the
Texas Finance Code.
Ambulance Service - A facility for the dispatch, indoor storage, and provisioning of emergency
medical care vehicles.
Amusement, Indoor-An enterprise wholly enclosed in a building which is treated acoustically so that
noise generated by the enterprise is not perceptible at the boundary property line and including, but
not limited to, a bowling alley, gun range, health club, arcade, or billiard parlor.
Amusement/Recreation, Outdoor - An enterprise offering entertainment or games of skill to the
general public for a fee or charge wherein any portion of the activity takes place in the open
including, but not limited to, a drive-in theater, merry-go-round,golf driving range,archery range,and
miniature golf course.
Amusement/Commercial, Temporary— Refer to Sec. 6600 —Temporary Use Regulations.
Armed Services Recruiting Office - an office where persons are recruited for military training and
employment; specifically, by the military for service in the United States military branches (e.g. Air
Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corp., Navy and Space Force, etc.)
Animal and Pet Kennels, Boarding and Breeding - Any lot, building, structure, enclosure, or
premises used for commercial purposes wherein one or more dogs and/or cats, 16 weeks of age or
older, are kept or maintained for profit, including animal daycare facilities and veterinary
clinics/hospitals
Animal and Pet Grooming Business - A commercial business establishment including a mobile
grooming unit where animals, for a fee, are bathed, clipped, or combed to enhance their aesthetic
value, health, or both.
Antique Shop(No Outside Sales or Storage) -A retail establishment engaged in the selling of works
of art, furniture, or other artifacts of an earlier period, with all sales, and storage occurring inside a
building.
Antique Shop (Outside Sales or Storage)-A retail establishment engaged in the selling of works of
art, furniture, or other artifacts of an earlier period, with outside sales and storage of goods.
Apparel Shop- Retail stores where clothing is sold, such as department stores,dry goods and shoe
stores, dress, and millinery shops.
Appliance, Major- Non-portable equipment used for domestic functions, including but not limited to
washers, dryers, refrigerators, freezers, and stoves.
Appliance Rental, Service or Repair (No Outside Storage) - A retail establishment engaged in the
rental, service or repair of small or major appliances. The maintenance and rehabilitation of
appliances customarily used in the home. This definition includes, but is not limited to washing and
drying machines, refrigerators, dishwashers, trash compactors, ovens and ranges, countertop
kitchen appliances, vacuum cleaners, and hair dryers.
Appliance, Small - A portable device or instrument used for domestic functions, including but not
limited to vacuum cleaners, televisions, toasters, hairdryers, mixers, fans, radios, and food
processors.
Aquatic facility- A pool, spa, special aquatic activity device, public interactive water feature,fountain
or venue that may be used for swimming or bathing, or other regulated water body as defined by
state aquatic facility regulations.
Aquatic facility: Private - Any aquatic facility located on private, single-family residential property
under the control of the homeowner or tenant, the use of which is limited to members of the
homeowner's or tenant's family or invited guests.
Aquatic facility: Public - Any aquatic facility which is intended to be used by the general public for
swimming, bathing or other related purposes and is operated by an owner, lessee, operator,
licensee or concessionaire, regardless of whether a fee is charged for use.
Archery/Paintball/Shooting Range — Refer to Shooting Range definition.
Art Gallery/Museum/Dealer - An institution, facility or person that specializes in the collection,
display, and distribution of objects of art or science that is open to the public and includes the sale of
these objects.
Artist Studio— Refer to Studio definition.
Assembly— Industrial—A facility utilized for the fitting or joining of parts of a mechanism by means
of fasteners, nuts and bolts, screws, glue, welding, or other similar technique. Industrial assembly
does not include the construction, stamping, or reshaping of any of the component parts.
Auction House (No Auto; No Livestock) - A building, area, or areas within a building used for the
public sale of goods, wares, merchandise, or equipment to the highest bidder. This definition
excludes therefrom an auction, the principal purpose of which is the sale of livestock or motor
vehicles.
Automobile or Auto-A self-propelled mechanical vehicle designed for use on streets and highways
for the conveyance of goods and people.
Auto Accessory Store — A business that specializes in the sale and/or installation of equipment,
devices, accessories, enhancements and modifications, other than those that are offered by the
auto manufacturer specifically for that auto model, or that are installed by the auto dealership.
Auto Auction -A place where vehicles, operable or inoperable, are offered for sale to persons who
bid on the vehicles in competition with each other.
Auto Body Painting Shop - establishment for the repair and/or painting of motor vehicle bodies but
does not include facilities for the sale of fuels, lubricants, or automotive accessories, or for
mechanical or electrical repairs.
Auto Detailing Shop - A facility which provides automobile-related services such as applying paint
protectors, interior and exterior cleaning and polishing as well as installation of after-market
accessories such as tinting, auto alarms, spoilers, sunroofs, headlight covers, and similar items.
However, engine degreasing or similar automobile cleaning services shall not be included under this
definition.
Automobile Driving School — A school established in accordance with Texas Department of
Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)and the Department of Motor Vehicles(DMV)regulations in which
person(s) are registered to conduct or offer instruction or training in operation of motor vehicles in
preparation of an applicant for examination to obtain a learner's license, driving license or
professional driving permit. wishing to drive motor vehicles receive instruction in driving motor
vehicles.
Auto Glass Repair/Tinting Shop — A business that specializes principally in the repair and
replacement of auto glass and may include service of tinting auto glass for licensed vehicles.
Auto Impound Yard -A facility that provides temporary outdoor storage for wrecked motor vehicles
that are usually awaiting insurance adjustment or transport to a repair shop or to be claimed by
titleholders or their agents. No vehicle shall be stored at said facility for more than 45 days.
Auto/Motor Vehicle Leasing and Rental - Rental of automobiles, motorcycles, vans, light trucks, or
other light load vehicles, including incidental parking and provisioning of vehicles for rent or lease.
Auto Parts Sales (No Outside Storage;No Outside Display;No Repairs)-The use of any building or
other premises for the display and sale of new or rebuilt parts for automobiles, panel trucks, vans,
trailers, or recreation vehicles.
Auto Parts Sales (Outside Storage; Outside Display; Minor Repairs) - The use of any building or
other premises for the display and sale of new or rebuilt parts for automobiles, panel trucks, vans,
trailers, or recreation vehicles.
Auto/Motor Repair, Major-General repair or reconditioning of engines, air-conditioning systems, or
transmissions for motorcycles, motor vehicles; wrecker service; collision services, including body,
frame, or fender straightening or repair; customizing; vehicle steam cleaning; undercoating and
rustproofing; those uses listed under Auto Repair, Minor; and other similar auto related uses.
Auto/Motor Repair, Minor or Automotive Care Center - Minor repair or replacement of parts, tires,
tubes, and batteries; diagnostic services; minor motor services such as grease, oil, spark plug, and
filter changing; tune-ups; emergency road service; replacement of starters,alternators, hoses, brake
parts; automobile washing and polishing; performing state inspections, upholstery work,and making
minor repairs necessary to pass said inspection; normal servicing of air-conditioning systems, and
other similar minor services for motorcycles or motor vehicles except Heavy Load Vehicles, but not
including any operation named under Auto Repair, Major or any other similar use. No retail fuel
sales occur on-site. Vehicles which are inoperative or are being repaired may not remain parked
outside for a period greater than seventy-two (72) hours.
Auto Dealer/Sales, New - Retail sales of new Automobiles or Light Load Vehicles. This definition
may include, as an accessory use/minor part of the business,the sale of used Automobiles or Light
Load Vehicles.
Auto Dealer/Sales, Used - Retail sales or the offering for sale of used Automobiles or Light Load
Vehicles. Outdoor display or storage may be permissible in accordance with the respective
definitions and Use Regulations for Outside Display and Outside Storage.
Auto Muffler/Transmission Repair-A custom shop with the ability to fabricate new exhaust pipes or
replace segments of an existing exhaust system, services for cutting a piece of replacement pipe,
bending it and welding it back together to look and function as if it were new off the factory floor;
related services may include transmission repairs and/or rebuilding the system for licensed vehicles.
Auto Service Station -Any commercial building or structure, premises or other place used to supply
motor fuels(including alternative fuels such as natural gas or hydrogen), lubricants,tires, batteries,
and other small accessories to motor vehicles, and where repair work is not done. Automobile
maintenance is only permitted in conjunction with a service station. No wrecked vehicle storage
permitted.
Auto Salvage/Wrecking Yard -Any lot or tract upon which two or more motor vehicles of any kind,
which are incapable of being operated due to condition or lack of license, have been placed for the
purpose of obtaining parts for recycling or resale.
Auto Storage or Auto Auction - The storage or impoundment of operable automobiles on a lot or
tract for the purpose of holding such vehicles for sale or distribution.The subject lot or tract must be
paved in accordance with the City's parking lot paving requirement.
Auto Upholstery Repair— Refer to Auto/Motor Repair, Minor or Automotive Care Center definition.
Automobile Wash -A facility used to wash motorcycles, automobiles, or other Light Load Vehicles.
Use options for either: full service or self-service.
Auto Wrecker/Towing Service-Any legal entity,corporation, partnership,or individual person,either
as principal, agent, or employee, in the business of removing, towing, and/or storing wrecked,
disabled, or abandoned automobiles or other vehicles by the use of a wrecker or other towing
device.
Awning Manufacture—A facility that fabricates awnings from various material sources, including but
not limited to textiles, metal or wood, by processing raw materials into a finished product.
Bag Manufacturing —An industry that converts plastic resins into various films, sheets and bags.
Final products are used by manufacturers for packing and storing products, by retailers for
transporting merchandise and by consumers for household purposes. Industry operators also form,
coat or laminate plastic film and sheets into single-wall or multi-wall plastic bags.
Bail Bond Agency - An establishment in which a bail bond surety provides bond services as
regulated and licensed under the Texas Occupations Code.
Bakery, Commercial -A manufacturing facility for the production and distribution of baked goods and
confectioneries to retail outlets.
Bakery, Retail - An establishment primarily engaged in the retail sale of baked products for off-site
consumption. The products may be prepared either on- or off-site.
Bakery, Retail (Eating Establishment) — An establishment primarily engaged in the retail sale of
baked products with on-site consumption but no drive-through.
Bakery,Wholesale-A bakery in which there is permitted the production and/or wholesaling of baked
goods, but where over-the-counter or other retail dispensing of baked goods shall be prohibited.
Bank, Savings, and Loan or Credit Union (No Motor Bank Services) - An establishment for the
custody, loan, exchange, or issue of money,the extension of credit,or facilitating the transmission of
funds.
Bank-Automated Teller Machine (ATM); Drive Through — financial establishment with a facility
including provisions for the conduct of banking services directly to the occupants of motor vehicles.
Barber Shop-A fixed establishment or place where one or more persons engage in the practice of
barbering.
Beauty Shop/Salon - Any establishment where cosmetology services are provided including hair
care, nail care, and skin care on a regular basis for compensation.
Bed and Breakfast, Homestay—Per Section 5700 Bed &Breakfast Regulations,an owner-occupied
dwelling unit that is at least 50 years old or is a designated city historic landmark, and contains no
more than five guest rooms, where short-term lodging, with or without meals, is provided for
compensation.
Bed and Breakfast Inn—Per Section 5700 Bed & Breakfast Regulations, means a structure that is at
least 50 years old or is a designated city historic landmark, and contains no more than ten guest
rooms,where short-term lodging,with or without meals, is provided for compensation. Limited social
functions such as receptions and private parties, with or without food service, may also be provided.
However, this definition shall not permit the operation of a restaurant for customers other than the
occupants of the guest rooms and their guests, or the invitees to the reception or private parties.
The operator of the inn shall reside on the premises.
Bicycle - Every device propelled by human power upon which any person may ride, having two
tandem wheels.
Bicycle Sales/Repairs—A business specializing in the sale of new bicycles, and the purchase and
restoration/repair of used bicycles for resale. In addition, may stock replacement parts for the types
of bicycles they sell as well as a variety of safety equipment/accessories such as, but not limited to,
helmets, gloves, and reflective gear.
Billiard/Pool Facility-A building or portion thereof having within its premises (3)three or more pool
tables or billiard tables, or combination thereof, regardless of size, and whether activated manually
or by the insertion of a coin, token, or other mechanical device.
Bingo/Domino Parlor - A facility used primarily for the conduct of bingo or domino games, open to
the public and not in a subsidiary nature to another use.
Boarding House -A dwelling, or part thereof, in which lodging is provided by the owner or operator
to more than three boarders.
Boat and Personal Watercraft Sales (New/Indoor Repair) - A retail sales and service use in which
marine goods are rented or sold primarily for use on various watercraft. Examples of goods sold
include boats, personal watercraft, navigational instruments, marine hardware and paints, nautical
publications, nautical clothing, or marine engines.
Boat, Watercraft Repair — A facility (which could include a boat repair garage, boat storage yard)
where boats/watercraft are repaired and stored until repairs are completed.
Boat, Watercraft— Dry Dock Outside Storage—A structure or series of racks located landward of
the ordinary high water mark that provide dry places and easy access for removing and returning
boats, kayaks, Jet Skis, etc., from the water via a lift or hoist. A dry dock may be part of a boat livery
or boat yard but shall not be permitted as part of a marina.
Book/Stationary Store - A retail establishment that, as its primary business, engages in the sale,
rental, or other charge-for-use of books, magazines, newspapers, greeting cards/stationary,
postcards, DVDs, computer software, or any other printed or electronically conveyed information or
media, excluding any adult bookstore, and adult theatre.
Bottling Company — A commercial enterprise whose output is the bottling of beverages for
distribution.
Bowling Alley-An establishment that devotes more than 50 percent of its gross floor area to bowling
lanes, equipment, and playing area, with customary accessory uses such as snack bars.
Building Materials and Hardware Sales, Outdoor- Materials, tools, and hardware customarily used
in the construction of buildings and other structures, including facilities for storage of materials for
retail sales outside the main building.
Cabinet or Upholstery Shop - A furniture fabrication facility used to create cabinets or upholster
other furniture.
Candy/Confectionary Production—An industry producing confectionery, such as hard candies,gum,
candied fruits, fudge, halvah, marshmallows and toffee, as well as breakfast bars. Finished goods
are distributed to confectionery and grocery wholesalers and retailers. The industry does not
produce chocolates, chocolate confectionery, ice cream or frozen yogurt.
Canning Factory—A building or group of buildings containing a plant assembly where food is sealed
in air-tight cans, tins or iars for preservation.
Caretaker's or Guard's Residence - A dwelling located on a premises and occupied only by a
caretaker or guard employed on the premises.
Carpenter/Cabinet Shop — A premises where timber is fashioned by hand or by the use of light
portable machinery or where wood carving, cutting or assembling is conducted.
Catering Service-An establishment in which the principal use is the preparation of food and meals
on the premises, and where such food and meals are delivered to another location for consumption.
Cemetery or Mausoleum - Land used or intended to be used for the burial of the dead and
dedicated for cemetery purposes, including columbaria, crematoria, mausoleums and mortuaries
when operated in conjunction with and within the boundaries of such cemetery.
Cement/Concrete Batch Plant -A facility engaged in the manufacture, sorting, grading, mixing, or
storage of concrete, cement, hydrated lime, or a combination of these or similar products, including
any apparatus incidental to such activities.
Central Preparation Facility— Refer to Commissary/Commercial Kitchen definition.
Certificate of Occupancy(CO) -An official certificate issued by the City through the Building Official
that indicates a building, structure, or use has been constructed or will be used in conformance with
the zoning ordinance, building codes, and all other applicable municipal codes; may be referred to
as an Occupancy Permit.
Chemical Plant - An industrial plant that processes chemicals, usually on a large scale, to create
new materials via the chemical or biological transformation and or separation of materials.
Christmas Tree Sales Lot- means the business of selling, displaying for sale or offering for sale to
the public, natural Christmas trees during the Christmas holiday season of November and
December for a period not to exceed 45-consecutive days in any calendar year.
Check Cashing Service — Refer to Alternative Financial Services definition.
Chocolate Production — A business that processes cacao beans and other ingredients into
chocolate and chocolate-based candy. Products include chocolate candy bars, boxed chocolates
and chocolate-covered nuts.
Chocolaterie—A business that specializes in both the production of chocolate confections and sells
them at the same location; may include artisan chocolate creations. Business may as an ancillary
function offer workshops or chocolate tastings to the public for a fee.
Church/Temple/Place of Worship-A facility or area for people to gather together for public worship,
religious training, or other religious activities including, but not limited to a church,cathedral,temple,
mosque, synagogue, convent, monastery,tabernacle, or other structure,together with its accessory
structures, including a parsonage or rectory. This use does not include home meetings or other
religious activities conducted in a privately occupied residence. Accessory uses may include
meeting rooms and childcare provided for persons while they are attending assembly functions.
Schools and other child care services are not accessory uses and shall require approval as
separate principal uses.
City Disposal Facility-A facility designated by the City of Wichita Falls for the temporary storage or
permanent disposal of solid waste, including the city landfill or transfer station.
Civic Center (Municipal) — An area developed or to be developed with any of the following public
buildings or uses, including offices, libraries, playgrounds, parks,assembly halls, police stations,fire
stations.
Civic Club, Halls and Lodges - A membership organization that holds regular meetings and that
may, subject to other regulations controlling such uses, maintain dining facilities, serve alcohol,
or engage professional entertainment for the enjoyment of dues paying members and their guests.
There are no sleeping facilities. This definition shall not include fraternities or sororities.
Clinic, Dental, Medical, or Chiropractic - A facility or group of offices for one or more physicians,
dentists or chiropractors or other licensed practitioners of the healing arts for the examination and
treatment of ill and afflicted human outpatients provided that patients are not kept overnight and that
no emergency bay exists for the transportation of patients to or from the facility by emergency
medical professionals.
Clinic, Emergency Care - an enclosed area, room or building, located within the premises of the
establishment, and equipped with the necessary medical facilities and supplies, where workers
maybe brought for examination and treatment of their injuries or illnesses in case of emergency,
where more elaborate instruments and equipment's(such as examining bed, oxygen tank)are made
available for the workers, and where the services of a more competent medical staff are provided,
who may handle or treat a few simple cases of injuries or illnesses needing short-term confinement,
or may refer such cases to hospitals.
Coffin Manufacture — A facility that manufactures burial caskets, cases and vaults intended to
contain dead bodies during and after burial or until cremation. Consumers often purchase these
items from funeral homes, but in some cases, may also purchase directly from the manufacturer.
Coin-operated amusement machine - Any machine or device of any kind or character which is
operated by coins, tokens, slugs, bills, credit or debit cards, for the purpose of dispensing or
affording amusement, skill, pleasure, or redemption as allowed by state law. This definition shall
include, but not be limited to, arcade games, video arcade games, pinball machines, and billiard
tables with or without coin operation. This definition does not include service coin-operated
machines such as pay toilets and pay telephones, food or beverage vending machines, or an
amusement machine designed primarily for the entertainment of a child.
Cold Storage Plants/Locker — A facility that primarily stores, for a fee, any legally-allowed
temperature controlled substance that prevents that substance from decaying due to short-shelf life
or not adhering to laws and regulations that apply to that item.
College or University-An accredited academic institution of higher learning recognized by the State
and covering a program or series of programs of academic study.
Commercial Laundry/Linen Service - An establishment where clothing, linens, rags, rugs, or other
articles are washed for remuneration by the employee(s) or agent (s) of the establishment in
addition, but not limited to, industrial laundries providing services for commercial and industrial
businesses not located on the same site and linen services that launder on premises.
Community Center - A building to be used as a place of meeting, cultural, recreation, or social
activity for people living in the same community and not operated for profit and in which neither
alcoholic beverages or meals are normally dispensed or consumed.
Community Center (Public) - A building or complex of buildings that house cultural, recreational,
athletic, or entertainment facilities owned or operated by a governmental or non-profit agency.
Commissary/Commercial Kitchen—a building/facility utilized as a fully equipped commercial kitchen
with rental space(s) where foodservice operators can prepare and store their food.
Comprehensive Plan - Document(s)adopted by the City that consist of graphic and textual policies
which govern the future development of the City and which consist of various components governing
specific geographic areas, functions, and services of the City.
Condominium, Office - A form of real property interest with portions of the property designated for
separate ownership or occupancy. Typically, Office Condominiums are office spaces in a structure
together with an undivided ownership interest in the land or other parts of the structure and the
remainder of the real property designated for common use. Common areas are co-owned by all the
residents and a board usually oversees landscaping and other maintenance issues. They are often
created as part of a mixed-use renovation in the downtown core.
Condominium, Residential -A form of real property ownership providing for individual ownership of
space (dwelling units) in a structure together with an individual interest in the land or other parts of
the structure in common with other owners.
Concert Hall - A large public building designed for the performance of concerts. The building may
have stage fixed or removable seating.
Consignment Shop—A kind of resale shop, typically retail, that acts as a seller's agent, rather than
purchasing used goods; the business accepts items for sale, often clothing or furniture, and agrees
to pay the seller to percentage of the proceeds if and when the goods sell. Consignment stores
charge a fee or commission on the sale in exchange for stocking, displaying and selling the goods.
Contractor's Office/Sales -A room or group of rooms used for conducting business affairs with the
public that does not utilize any outdoor storage of materials, equipment or vehicles or authorize any
outdoor sales.
Contractor's Yard —Yards with outdoor storage of equipment and material used by contractors.
Convalescent/Nursing/Skilled Facility - A facility that provides nursing services, bed care and in-
patient services for persons requiring regular medical attention, but excluding a facility providing
surgical or emergency medical services. Excludes a facility providing care for alcoholism, drug
addiction, mental disease, or communicable disease.
Convenience Store - A small retail store engaged in selling groceries and retail sales of non-food
items or prepared foods, hot and cold beverages, packaged beverages, or a combination of these
items. Drive-through or drive-up services are prohibited. Gasoline Sales, Outside Storage, or
Outside Display uses are prohibited unless specifically identified and approved under the
Conditional Use Permit process (Sec. 7200).
Convention Center/Exhibit Hall-A facility designed to accommodate 500 or more persons and used
for conventions, conferences, seminars, product displays, recreation activities, and
entertainment functions, along with accessory functions including temporary outdoor displays, and
food and beverage preparation and service for on premise consumption.
Copy/Print/Trophy or Engraving Shop-An establishment that reproduces, in printed or graphic form,
individual orders from an individual, business, profession, service, industry, or governmental
organization and occupies less than four thousand (4,000) square feet. Reproduced materials may
include trophies and awards, engraved items, binding services for books or magazines, or
publishing.
Correctional Institution/Jail or Prison - A building used for incarceration of prisoners.
Country Club, Private - A land area and buildings which may include a golf course, clubhouse,
dining room, swimming pool,tennis courts, and similar recreational or service uses available only to
members and their guests.
Court-An open, unobstructed space, bounded on more than two sides by the walls of a building.An
inner court is entirely surrounded by the exterior walls of a building. An outer court has one side
open to a street, alley, yard, or other permanent open space.
Craft Store— Refer to Hobby/Handicraft Store definition.
Credit Agency — an entity that collects credit information and provides credit reports and other
information regarding a person's creditworthiness and payment history, and includes a "reporting
agency" as defined in the Fair Trading Act.
Crematorium - A furnace or establishment for the incineration of corpses.
Custom Personal Service Shop - A business, other than those defined elsewhere, that provides
services but not goods. This definition includes, but is not limited to tailoring, dressmaking, shoe
shining or repair, needlework or weaving shop, barber or hairdresser establishments, and beauty
shops, including associated incidental services or accessory retail sales of products related to the
services provided.
Dairy Products Distribution Center-Any premises where packaged dairy and dairy related products
are sold or distributed to wholesale customers.
Dance Hall -A place of assembly, open to the public and operated for profit, where dances parties,
receptions, and other gatherings are held. Dance halls may provide live entertainment, may serve
alcoholic beverages, and may serve catered meals provided the owner or operator holds the
appropriate licenses and permits.
Data Storage/Cryptocurrency Center - facility used primarily for the storage, management,
processing, and transmission of digital data, which houses computer or network equipment,
systems, servers, appliances, and other associated components related to digital data storage and
operations
Day Care Center—Commercial -Same as"day care center, limited", but not limited to a maximum of
six individuals.
Day Care Center - Limited - A facility or use of a building or portion thereof that provides care for
less than 24 hours a day for six or fewer individuals. Care for an additional six individuals may be
provided if the facility qualifies as a registered family home or group day care home as permitted by
the Texas Department of Human Resources. This term includes nursery schools, preschools, day
care centers for children or adults and similar uses but excludes public and private primary and/or
secondary educational facilities. (Note: If facility is operated as a home occupation,see section 5100
— Home Occupations Regulations for additional restrictions.)
Discontinuance of use-To cease or discontinue a use or activity, excluding temporary or short-term
interruptions to a use or activity during periods of restoring, remodeling, maintaining, or otherwise
improving a facility, or normal, seasonal cessation of a use, or other temporary cessation resulting
from a change of use.
Distribution Center — A facility used for receiving, temporary storage, and distribution of goods
according to orders as they're received for delivery to the ultimate customer at remote locations.
Dormitory - A building intended or used principally for sleeping accommodations where such
building is related to a College or University or other academic or public institution.
Drinking Establishment/Bar - business engaged in the preparation and retail sale of alcoholic
beverages for consumption on the premises. Uses such as billiard parlors, dance halls, nightclubs,
or live music venues may be included in this category if alcohol sales exceed forty-nine(49)percent
of the gross revenue.
Drive-Through Establishment-An establishment where customers are able to order and purchase
goods or services from their motor vehicles via a drive-through lane or service window, whether
operated from a separate structure or as part of the main building.
Dry Cleaning Establishment, Off-Site-A facility for the collection; delivery; or pickup of clothing and
laundry to be processed, altered, cleaned, dyed, or pressed utilizing liquid solvents of all Classes at
an off-site location.
Dry Cleaning Establishment, On-Site -A facility for the collection; delivery; pickup; or on-premises
processing, alterations, cleaning, dyeing, pressing of clothing and laundry utilizing liquid solvents of
all Classes.
Dwelling, Duplex or Two-family.A building containing two dwelling units joined at one or more sides
by a party wall, roof or abutting separate walls, each having a single front entrance and being
otherwise indistinguishable from a one-family dwelling in exterior appearance.
Dwelling, Multi-Family. A building containing three or more dwelling units on a single lot. The term
includes cooperative apartments and the like. For the purpose of these regulations, regardless of
how rental units are equipped, any multifamily dwelling in which units are available for rental periods
less than one week shall be considered a hotel, motel or bed and breakfast inn.
Dwelling, Single-Family Detached.A dwelling designed and constructed for occupancy by one family
and located on a lot or separate building tract.
Dwelling Unit. A residential unit other than a mobile home providing complete, independent living
facilities for one family, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, and cooking.
Dwelling,Zero Lot Line. A dwelling which is located on a lot where the building limit line on one side
is zero. (See Section 5200.- Zero Lot Line Regulations)
Dwelling, Single-Family Attached (Townhouse or Townhome) -A structure that has two(2)or more
single-family dwelling units erected in a row as a single building on adjoining lots, each unit
separated from the adjoining unit(s) by a fire wall.
Eating Establishment— Refer to Restaurant Definition.
Educational Facility-A building or any portion thereof, which is lawfully used in whole or in part for
public or private education, including but not limited to a childcare center, college or university,
kindergarten school, or public or parochial primary or secondary school.
Electrical Substation -An assemblage of equipment and appurtenant facilities designed for voltage
transformation, or voltage control of electricity in amounts of 115,000 volts or more.
Electrical Substation, Public Utility - purposes of switching or modifying its characteristics to meet
the needs of the general public, provided that in residence districts an electric substation shall not
include rotating equipment, storage of materials, trucks or repair facilities, housing of repair crews,
or office or place of business.
Electrical Generating Plant-An electrical energy generating facility that generates electrical power
from sources other than wind or solar for the purpose of providing electricity to the electrical
distribution system or transmission grid.
Equipment Sales, New or Used - Establishments engaged in the sale of tools, construction
equipment, agricultural equipment, or similar industrial equipment.
Electric Vehicle (EV)—any vehicle that operates, either partially or exclusively, on electrical energy
from the grid, or an off-board source, that is stored on-board for motive purpose. Electric vehicle
includes:
1) a battery electric vehicle (BEV);
2) a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) which includes extended range electric vehicles;
3) a neighborhood electric vehicle (NEV); and
4) a medium speed electric vehicle (MSEV).
Electric Vehicle(EV) Charging Station/Infrastructure Station—a public or private parking space that
is served by battery charging station equipment that has as its primary purpose the transfer of
electric energy by conductive or inductive means to a battery or other energy storage device in an
electric vehicle; includes an electric vehicle charging station equipped with Level 1 or 2 charging
equipment.
Electronic Commerce - means the supply of goods or services or both, including digital products
over digital or electronic network.
Electronics Store -A retail shop that specializes in selling various types of home/office electronics,
computers, home appliances, audio-visual equipment, software and other accessories.
Elevator/Escalator Manufacture —A facility for the manufacture elevators for humans, freight and
other transportation applications; also includes the manufacturing of escalators and moving
sidewalks.
Emergency Medical Facility - A facility that is structurally separate and distinct from a hospital and
which receives an individual and provides emergency care. Emergency care is defined as health
care services provided in a freestanding emergency medical care facility to evaluate and stabilize a
medical condition of a recent onset and severity, including severe pain, psychiatric disturbances,or
symptoms of substance abuse, that would lead a prudent layperson possessing an average
knowledge of medicine and health to believe that the person's condition, sickness, or injury is of
such a nature that failure to get immediate medical care could result in:
i) Placing the person's health in serious jeopardy;
ii) Serious impairment to bodily functions;
iii) Serious dysfunction of a bodily organ or part;
iv) Serious disfigurement; and/or
v) In the case of a pregnant woman, serious jeopardy to the health of the woman or fetus.
Extermination Service/Company — the service of eradicating or attempting to eradicate vermin
infestations from a building or structure, or the area surrounding a building or structure,and includes
activities to inspect, detect, or prevent vermin infestation of a building or structure.
Fairgrounds, Rodeo Grounds, or Exhibition Area -An area wherein buildings, structures, and land
are used for the exhibition of livestock, farm products, rodeo events, etc.
Farmers Market — An outdoor or partially indoor premises open to the public where a recurring
assembly of farmers or their representatives or related vendors sell the food and/or food related
products that they produced locally or regionally directly to consumers. Additional provisions
outlined in Chapter 94—Article V— Municipal Produce Market.
Farm, Ranch, Garden, or Orchard - An area used for growing usual farm products, vegetables,
fruits, trees, and grain and for the raising thereon of the usual farm animals such as horses, cattle,
and sheep and including the necessary accessory uses for raising, treating, and storing products
raised on the premises, but not including the commercial feeding of offal or garbage to swine or
other animals and not including any type of agriculture or husbandry specifically prohibited by
ordinance or law.
Feed and Grain Store - An establishment for the selling of corn, grain, and other food stuffs for
animals and livestock, and including implements and goods related to agricultural processes, but not
including farm machinery.
Flea Market - An outdoor or partially indoor premises where the main use is the sale of new and
used household goods, personal effects, tools, art work, small household appliances, and similar
merchandise, objects, or equipment, in small quantities, in broken stalls, lots, or parcels, not in bulk,
for the use or consumption by the immediate purchaser in a building, open air, or partly enclosed
booths or stalls not within a wholly enclosed building. The term Flea Market includes Custom
Personal Service Shops, food services establishments, retail services establishments, and auction
establishments. This definition does not include wholesale sales establishments, rental services
establishments, retail sidewalk sales, garage sales, or arts and crafts shows or sales held by non-
profit organizations.
Floral Shop(Florist)-A retail business whose principal activity is the selling of flowers, live plants or
other ancillary items related to the display or planting for such plants which are not grown on site
and conducting business within an enclosed building.
Food Court — Outdoor - An established lot or parcel of land with facilities allowing two or more
mobile food establishments to be parked on the property for the purpose of vending on that property.
For additional regulations refer to Sec. 5925-5977— Outdoor Food Courts.
Food Truck (Mobile Food Establishment — MFE) - a vehicle mounted, self or otherwise propelled,
self-contained food service operation, designed to be readily moveable(including, but not limited to
catering trucks,trailers, push carts, and roadside vendors)and used to store, prepare, display,serve
or sell food in accordance with the Texas Food Establishment Rules. Mobile units must completely
retain their mobility at all times.A Mobile Food Establishment does not mean a stand or a booth but
a roadside food vendor and pushcart may be licensed. All MFEs shall operate from a central
preparation facility or commissary kitchen which must be an approved retail food establishment
where food is prepared, stored and wrapped.
Food Equipment Processing — Includes wholesalers that buy, stock and sell food processing
equipment to food manufacturers. These wholesalers do not sell products to the public, but they
may deal in new or used food processing equipment.
Food Manufacturing or Processing Plant-A facility used for the preparation, processing,or canning
and packaging of food products. Sales of products may be permitted as an incidental use, not to
exceed ten (10) percent of all business.
Footwear Manufacturing—The process of shoe making for men,women and children.A facility may
produce rubber and plastic footwear, protective footwear, house slippers and slipper socks.
Operators also manufacture men's or women's footwear designed for casual, formal and work
environments. These products also include men's or women's shoes with rubber or plastic soles and
leather or vinyl uppers.
Franchised Private Utility(Not Listed) - A utility such as one distributing heat, chilled water, closed
circuit television, or similar service and requiring a franchise to operate in the City of Wichita Falls.
Fraternal Organization -An organized group having a restricted membership and specific purpose
related to the welfare of the members, e.g., Elks, IOOF, Masons, Knights of Columbus, or a labor
union.
Fraternity or Sorority House -A facility, dwelling, or area used as a meeting or gathering place and
which facility, dwelling, or area maintains sleeping accommodations for its members.
Fueling Station — Refer to Gasoline Sales definition.
Funeral Home or Mortuary - A place for the storage of human bodies prior to their burial or
cremation, or a building used for the preparation of the deceased for burial and the display of the
deceased and ceremonies connected therewith before burial or cremation.
Furniture Manufacture - A facility engaged in manufacturing or finishing furniture.
Furniture Store-A store that specializes in the sale of furniture, and often appliances and carpeting.
Merchandise is generally large and includes storage areas.
Garden Center or Greenhouse (Nursery) - Place of business for selling and/or growing flowers,
plants, shrubs or trees and similar vegetation, and ancillary nursery products, potting soil, packaged
fertilizers, related chemicals,or other nursery goods or landscaping, garden tools and equipment are
sold at retail or wholesale and may include outside storage, growing or display of such items.
Garment Manufacture—An industry that includes the sewing,cutting, making, processing, repairing,
finishing, assembling, or otherwise preparing any garment or any article of wearing apparel or
accessories designed or intended to be worn by any individual, including, but not limited to,clothing,
hats, gloves, handbags, hosiery, ties, scarfs, and belts, for sale or resale by any person or any
persons contracting to have those operations performed and other operations and practices in the
apparel industry as may be identified in regulations of the U.S. Department of Labor Department
and related to the Apparel Industry Workers laws..
Gasoline Sales/Fueling Station - A retail establishment selling flammable or combustible liquids
used as fuel are stored and dispersed from fixed equipment into fuel tanks of motor vehicles. Such
an establishment may offer for sale at retail other convenience items as clearly secondary and may
include a freestanding automatic car wash. Does not include any automobile repair services.
General Retail/Merchandise Stores(No Outside Storage)- Establishments that are retail operations
that carry an assortment of merchandise from all the other categories. Such establishments may
include but are not limited to department store, discount store, farm store, and similar
establishments.
Golf Driving Range(Indoor)-An indoor area equipped with distance markers, clubs, balls,and tees
for practicing golf drives and putting, and which may include a snack-bar and pro-shop, but excludes
miniature golf courses and "putt-putt" courses.
Government Facility - A building or structure owned, operated, or occupied by a governmental
agency at any level (federal, state or municipal) to provide a governmental service to the public.
Grocery or Food Store — A business where most of the floor area is devoted to the sale of food
products for home preparation and consumption, which typically also offer other home care and
personal care products, and which are substantially larger and carry a broader range of
merchandise than convenience stores.
Hauling, Storage, or Motor Freight Terminal -A company using, or a facility housing,trucks or other
Heavy Load Vehicles that transport goods,equipment and similar products. Includes companies that
move residential or commercial belongings.
Health Club-An establishment that provides exercise facilities such as running, jogging, aerobics,
weight lifting, court sports, and swimming, as well as locker rooms, showers, massage rooms,
saunas and related accessory uses.
Heating and Air Conditioning Sales - A retail or wholesale establishment engaged in the sales of
heating,ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC)equipment; ancillary use may include minor on-site
servicing/repair work.
Heavy Machinery and Equipment, Rental, Sales or Storage - A building or open area used for the
display, sale, rental, or storage of materials, construction equipment, heavy machinery, tractors or
similar machines, or a group of machines which function together as a unit.
Helistop/Helipad - A small, designated pad, usually with a prepared surface, on a heliport, airport,
landing or takeoff area, apron or ramp, or movement area intended to be used for takeoff, landing or
parking of helicopters.
Hobby/Handicraft Store—A building or part of a building where craft products are offered for sale,
and may include a craft workshop.
Home for Aged, Residence (Assisted Living) - This term shall mean a place where assisted or
supervised living and care services are provided to elderly persons. Meals, lodging, laundry service,
and limited nursing care or aid means nurses and other persons providing occasional assistance to
the residents and are available on an "as needed"or"on call"basis(but not full-time individual care)
for limited individual treatment or personal care assistance. Assisted care shall not mean full-time
care provided to persons permanently confined to a bed.
Home Improvement Center/Building Materials Sales (Outdoor Storage) - Materials, tools, and
hardware customarily used in the construction of buildings and other structures, including facilities
for storage of materials for retail sales. Sometimes referenced as a home improvement center.
Home Occupation — Use of a portion of a residential structure by the inhabitant(s) for a non-
residential occupation or activity conducted by the inhabitant(s) which is clearly accessory and
secondary to the use of the dwelling for dwelling purposes and does not change the residential
character. A home occupation use shall not change the residential character of the property or the
neighborhood and shall be conducted entirely within the main building.The teaching of swimming in
a private swimming pool is not prohibited, provided a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) specifying the
operating conditions and standards, and limiting the number of students and operating times, is
obtained. (Refer to Section 5100 — Home Occupations).
Hospital, 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.
Hospital, Chronic Care-An institution where those persons suffering from illness, injury,deformity or
deficiency of age are given care and treatment on a prolonged or permanent basis and which is
licensed by the State of Texas.
Household Care Facility - A dwelling unit which provides residence and care, regardless of legal
relationship,who are elderly; disabled; orphaned,abandoned,abused or neglected children;victims
of domestic violence; or rendered temporarily homeless due to fire, natural disaster or financial
setbacks, living together with not more than two supervisory personnel as a single housekeeping
unit. This definition is subject to Art. 4442c-4(Personal Care Facility Licensing Act)V.A.C.S. (Tex.)
and Art. 101 1 n (Community Homes for Disabled Persons Location Act) V.A.C.S. (Tex.) as they
presently exist or may be amended in the future. This definition shall not include a hospital licensed
by the State of Texas or a state licensed physician's office which office does not have facilities for
patients to stay overnight.
Ice Cream Manufacture—An industry that specializes in making ice cream, frozen yogurt, sherbet,
frozen tofu and other frozen desserts, except frozen bakery foods.
Ice House—A place of business where ice is made, stored, or sold either to the public or wholesale.
Incidental Use -Any use different from the primary use but which compliments or supplements the
primary use. Incidental means an area that constitutes not more than fifteen (15)percent of the area
devoted to the main use.
Independent Living Center—(also termed Housing for the Elderly/Seniors or Congregate Housing) -
A development providing self-contained dwelling units specifically designed for the needs of the
elderly. Units may be rented or owner-occupied. To qualify as retirement housing, a minimum of
eighty (80) percent of the total units shall have a household head of fifty-five (55) years of age or
greater. No long-term or permanent skilled nursing care or related services are provided.
Institution of Religious, Educational or Philanthropic Nature - Institutions sponsored or operated by
organizations established for religious or philanthropic purposes including orphanages, homes for
children, homes for aged, training, educational, recreational and multi-purpose facilities, places of
residence, meeting establishments, and offices directly related to the institution or parent
organization.
Iron or Steelworks Shop: Ornamental—A company that operates an ornamental iron or steel works
shop engaged in producing a variety of non-structural products fabricating, assembling or
manufacturing of rebar, ornamental brass, bronze or iron work, railings, balconies, fire escapes,
staircases, iron shutters and other non-structural iron or steel work. The raw materials such as iron
or steel rods, bars, tubes, angle stock and plate stock are removed from stock, and then cut by
power saw or punch press to specifications. Products are also painted and inspected.
Jewelry Store- Shops that sell new merchandise primarily and some used merchandise from estate
sales or reconstitute precious metals they purchase into jewelry forms that are sold at retail on the
premises.
Juvenile Detention Center-A public facility or institution exclusively for the incarceration of people
under twenty-one(21)years of age awaiting trial or sentencing or serving a court-imposed sentence.
Kindergarten or Nursery School, Private -An establishment where more than three (3)children are
housed for care or training during the day or portion thereof.
Kiosk -A small, freestanding, one-story accessory structure having a maximum floor area of three
hundred fifty (350) square feet and used for commercial purposes, such as automatic teller
machines(ATM)or the posting of temporary information or posters, notices,or announcements.Any
occupied kiosk must have a minimum floor area of twenty-five (25) square feet.
Laboratory, Medical or Dental -A facility offering diagnostic or pathological testing and analysis of
blood, blood fluids, pathological specimens, DNA sampling and analysis,or any other diagnostic test
generally recognized in the dental or healthcare industry.
Laboratory, Scientific or Research - A facility for scientific laboratory research in technology-
intensive fields such as biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, genetics, plastics, polymers, resins,
coatings, fibers, films, heat transfer, or radiation research facilities.
Landfill - A facility designated, owned and operated by the City of Wichita Falls for the temporary
storage or permanent disposal of solid waste. For additional information, regulations and
requirements refer to Wichita Falls Code of Ordinances Chapter 90 — Solid Waste; Article I —
Sec.90-1 Definitions.
Landscape Sales - A service business providing assistance planting or maintaining living trees,
shrubs, ground cover, fences, and other similar natural or decorative features.
Landscaping - Material such as, but not limited to, grass, ground covers, shrubs, vines, hedges,
trees or palms, and non-living durable material commonly used in landscaping, such as, but not
limited to, rocks, pebbles, sand, walls, or fences, but excluding paving.
Laundromat/Washateria-A service business where patrons wash,dry,or dry clean clothing or other
fabrics in machines operated by the patron.
Leather Tanning & Finishing Industry — A business involved in the following activities: tanning,
currying and finishing hides and skins; having others process hides and skins on a contract basis;
and dyeing and finishing furs. Operators in this industry generally purchase or obtain raw skins from
slaughter houses and treat and dye them to create finished leather products.
Library (Public) - A collection in which literary, musical, artistic or reference materials (books,
manuscripts, films, computers) are kept for use by the general public or loaning to patrons of the
facility, but are not normally offered for sale.
Limousine Service — Any motor vehicle, other than a taxicab, offered to the public by a public
limousine business for the purpose of carrying or transporting passengers for a fixed charge or fee,
or an hourly rate. Additional regulations outlined in Wichita Falls Code of Ordinances Chapter 110—
Vehicles for Hire.
Liquor Store - Any business selling general alcoholic beverages, also known as sale of distilled
spirits or hard liquor, for off-premises consumption. Liquor store does not include a business selling
only beer and/or wine for off-premises consumption.
Loading Space - An off-street space or berth used for the delivery and loading or unloading of
vehicles.
Local Utility Lines - The facilities provided by a municipality or a franchised utility company for
distribution or collection of gas,water, surface drainage water, sewage, electric power or telephone
service including pad and pole mounted transformers.
Locksmith —A person who provides a service of repairing and/or making locks and supplying keys.
Lumberyard/Building Materials - A site used for the storage, wholesale, and limited retail sales of
lumber and related building materials and home improvement supplies.
Lyft Transportation Service—An taxicab service that uses a mobile application for securing rides in
vehicles owned by contracted drivers. Additional regulations in Wichita Falls Code of Ordinances
Chapter 110 —Vehicles for Hire.
Machine Shop or Welding Shop - An industrialized facility where welding or other metalwork
activities are conducted for both the public or for wholesale.
Mailing Service - A commercial business which conducts the retail sale of stationery products,
provides packaging and mail services (both U.S. Postal and private service), and provides
mailboxes for lease.
Manufactured Homes—Refers to a HUD-code manufactured home constructed on or after June 15,
1976, according to rules of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development established
under the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974(Act),and
which is further defined and referenced under Texas Occupations Code sec. 1201.001 et seq.This
term does not include those situations where the housing unit has been modified or provide[dl
openings or a pass-through not originally provided by the factory where the housing unit is subject to
construction and safety inspection for HUD-code compliance; nor has received inspection and
approval of such modifications by an inspector certified under the Act to perform such inspections.
Housing units so modified without such inspections shall thereafter be subject to applicable city
building codes which may thereafter apply to the entire unit.
Manufactured Housing Sales-A building or area used for the display and sale of new manufactured
housing.
Manufactured Home Park(HUD Code) -A parcel of land, under single ownership, on which two or
more manufactured homes or mobile homes in the aggregate are located and occupied as
permanent dwelling units; and which may or may not allow for temporary use vehicles.
Manufacturing - The mechanical or chemical transformation of materials or substances into new
products, including the assembling of component parts,the creation of products,and the blending of
materials such as oils, plastics, or resins.
a) Manufacturing, Incidental — Establishments where light manufacturing uses are conducted
exclusively indoors and are incidental to a principal land use such as retail sales on the same
site. In no case shall such use exceed 15%of the building square footage and the manufactured
product should be primarily sold on the same site.
b) Manufacturing, Light - Establishments engaged in the on-site production, processing,
assembling, packaging or testing of goods primarily by hand, within enclosed structures, and
involving the use of hand tools or the use of mechanical equipment commonly associated with
residential or commercial uses, such as a single kiln. The detection of nuisances such as odor,
noise, heat,vibration and radiation are negligible at the property lines and activities no not pose
significant safety hazard such as danger of explosion.
c) Manufacturing, Heavy — Establishments engaged in the manufacturing, compounding,
assembly, fabrication, packaging, smelting, refining, or other industrial processing of products
primarily from extracted or raw minerals. Any manufacturing use that does not meet the criteria
of Light or Incidental Manufacturing is considered Heavy Manufacturing.
Martial Arts/Mixed Martial Arts Academy/Studio—An establishment where classes are taught by a
professional, certified instructor including but not limited to aikido, karate, ludo, muay thai, or tae
kwon do, and/or self-defense usually practiced as sport and which may involve the use of striking
weapons.
Mattress Manufacture—A premise that produces innerspring,foam and other types of mattresses, in
addition to box springs and mattress foundations, for distribution via wholesale, retail and direct-to-
consumer channels.
Meat or Fish Market - Traditionally, a marketplace where meat is sold, often by a butcher. It is a
specialized wet market. The term 'meat market' is sometimes used to refer to a meat retail store or
butcher's shop.
Medical Appliance Fitting or Retail Sales - A facility offering fitting and sales of various medical
appliances, including but not limited to orthopedic, prosthetic, surgical, etc., designed to perform a
therapeutic or corrective function.
Medical Device Manufacture—A facility that manufactures electro-medical and electrotherapeutic
apparatuses, such as magnetic resonance imaging equipment, medical ultrasound equipment,
pacemakers, hearing aids, electrocardiographs and electro-medical endoscopic equipment. The
industry also manufactures irradiation apparatuses and tubes for medical diagnostic, medical
therapeutic, industrial, research, scientific evaluation and other applications.
Micro-Brewery-A facility in which beer, ale, or malt liquor(s) are brewed, fermented, or distilled for
distribution and consumption, and which possesses a Brewer's Permit or Brewpub License from the
State of Texas. Sales to the public may range from wholesale to direct to the consumer depending
on licensing. Tap rooms, restaurant sales and tastings, or other open spaces designated for the
consumption of products produced on-site are permitted on the premises.
Milk Depot — Premises utilized for the collection, storage, handling or processing of milk or milk
products for wholesale distribution.
Mini-Warehouse or Self-Storage Facility- Small individual storage units for rent or lease, restricted
solely to the storage of items within a building or group of buildings.The conduct of sales, business,
or any other activity within the individual storage units, other than storage, is prohibited. Outside
Storage and Outside Display uses are prohibited unless identified and approved under a Conditional
Use Permit, Sec. 7200.
Mixed Use Development - The development of a tract of land or building or structure with two or
more different uses, such as, but not limited to, residential, office, manufacturing, retail, public, or
entertainment, in a compact urban form.
Mobile Home- Per Chapter 1201 of the Occupations Code, a structure constructed before June 15,
1976, built on a permanent chassis, designed for use as a dwelling with or without a permanent
foundation what the structure is connected to the required utilities, transportable in one or more
sections, and in the travelling mode, at least eight (8) body feet in width or at least forty (40) body
feet in length or,when erected on site, at least three hundred twenty(320)square feet;and includes
the plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and electrical systems of the home.
Model Home - A dwelling in a developing subdivision that is limited to temporary use as a sales
office for the subdivision and to provide an example of the dwellings which have been built or which
are proposed to be built in the same subdivision.
Modular Prefabricated Structure or Modular Home - Means a structure or building module as
defined, under the jurisdiction and control of the Texas Commission and Department of Licensing
and Regulation and that is installed and used as a residence by a consumer,transportable in one or
more sections on a temporary chassis or other conveyance device, and designed to be used on a
permanent foundation system. The term includes the plumbing, heating, air-conditioning, and
electrical systems contained in the structure.The term does not include a mobile home as defined in
the Texas Manufactured Housing Standards Act(Article 5221 f V.T.C.S.); nor does it include building
modules incorporating concrete or masonry as the primary structural component.
Motel or Hotel -A facility, other than a Bed and Breakfast Inn, offering temporary accommodations
to the public in the form of rooms designed for the overnight lodging of guests for an established fee
on a daily rate. Additional on-site services, such as restaurants, meeting rooms, room cleaning
service, and recreational facilities may be included in the definition if incidental to the main use of
Motel of Hotel. A hotel is distinguished from a motel chiefly in that in hotels, the doors to each room
are inside the building.
Motor Freight Terminal (Hauling/Storage) - A company using, or a facility housing, trucks or other
Heavy Load Vehicles that transport goods,equipment and similar products. Includes companies that
move residential or commercial belongings.
Motor Vehicle Manufacture—A facility that specializes in the manufacture of automobiles and light
trucks/utility vehicles (including light duty vans, pick-up trucks, minivans, and sport utility vehicles).
Facilities must be engaged in manufacturing complete vehicles (body and chassis or unibody) or
chassis only.
Motorcycle -A usually two-wheeled self-propelled vehicle having one or two saddles or seats, and
which may have a sidecar attached. This definition includes motorbikes, mopeds, and similar
vehicles.
Motorcycle Sales/Dealer — A motor vehicle dealer who exclusively sells, offers to sell, solicits, or
advertises motorcycles, including alternative-speed motorcycles. Motorcycles shall not include
mopeds personal mobility device system scooters as defined in this section.
Motor Vehicle Salvage Yard -Any outdoor storage yard used for the deposit of dismantled or junked
motor vehicles or any outdoor storage yard used for the deposit of any discarded material which has
been a part of or is intended to be a part of any motor vehicle.
Movie Studio/Motion Picture/Production — A facility utilized for the business that provides the
physical basis for works in the fields of performing arts, new media art,film, television, radio,comics,
interactive arts, video games, websites, music, and video. Production teams consist of technical
staff to produce the media; studio space may be owned or rented.
Moving and Storage Company — A company for-hire which provides services to residents and
businesses for the movement of goods with limited on-site storage. Services may range from local,
long-distance, household, commercial, self—full moving services with or without incidental sales of
packaging materials.
Municipal Produce Market—Refer to Farmer's Market Definition and specific provisions in Chapter
94- Article V— Municipal Produce Market.
Museum - A room or building for exhibiting, or an institution in charge of, a collection of
books, or artistic, historical, or natural and scientific objects designed to be used by members of the
public for viewing, with or without an admission charge, and which may include as an
accessory use the sale of goods to the public as gifts or for their own use.
Music Store - a retail business that sells musical instruments and related equipment and
accessories. It may also provide maintenance services for these instruments and accessories and
offer musical lessons.
Nature Center — A facility or site with environmental resources (animals, plants, reptiles, etc.)
intended to be preserved in their natural/undeveloped state to provide resource protection and
possible opportunities for passive recreation and environmental education for present and
future generations.
Natural Gas Compressor Station —A component that is an integral part of the natural gas pipeline
network that moves natural gas from individual producing well sites to end users. Compressor
stations are placed strategically within the gathering and transportation pipeline network to help
maintain the pressure and flow of gas to market; gas can be rerouted into storage areas during
periods of low demand.
Newspaper Printing Depot — Process of using a cold type, offset printing method to produce high
volumes of printed material at low cost. The printing cycle starts with a computerized desktop
publishing version of the whole edition which is transferred, page for page,to a photographic etching
station that produces aluminum positive plates of each page. Plates are inked and mounted on a
specialized press in such a way that they transfer an image to a set of rubber rollers, which, in turn,
transfers the image to the paper. The use of roller image transfer ensures high output quality.
Modern newspaper presses are large machines combining all of the steps of the printing, cutting,
and assembly process into one unit.
Non-Conforming Use - With respect to any provision of this appendix other than airport zoning, a
legal use which is not a permitted use in that zoning district and which existed prior to the enactment
of zoning within the city or a rezoning within a zoning district. The term "nonconforming use" may
also apply to nonconformance with regulations which apply to parking, landscaping and signage
requirements as applied to the current use which is in itself nonconforming.This definition shall not
be interpreted to mean a use which was established since the rezoning of property or since zoning
was enacted in the city, and is not permitted in that zoning district, not authorized by a conditional
use permit, or which has not obtained a waiver of this ordinance from the city council,such use is an
illegal use.
Noxious Uses - Any use not already defined herein that could potentially create a problem to the
environment due to emissions, visual quality, odor, noise, hazard or similar factors.
Nursery— Refer to Garden Center/Greenhouse Definition.
Occupancy - The use or intended use of the land or buildings by proprietors or tenants.
Office Equipment&Copier Wholesale Industry—A business that specializing in wholesaling a range
of office equipment, such as calculators, copier machines, dictating equipment, mail machines and
point-of-sale systems.The industry does not include wholesale office furniture,computers,computer
software and peripheral equipment, stationery or other office supplies.
Office, Professional and Administrative - A room, group of rooms, or building used for conducting
the affairs of a business, profession, service industry, or government, but excluding medical/dental
chiropractic clinics.
Office — Showroom —A large gallery or space where merchandise is exhibited for sale and where
samples are displayed for customers may view prior to purchase.
Off-Street Parking Incidental to Main Use - Off-street parking spaces provided in accordance with
the requirements specified by this Ordinance and located on the lot or tract occupied by the main
use.
Oil Change Facility— Refer to Quick Lube Facility definition.
Outdoor Display - An area on public sidewalks used for display incidental and accessory to a
primary use on the same lot and in close proximity of the primary use building or lease space.
Outdoor display areas shall abut and be contiguous or align in front of the primary use selling such
merchandise.An encroachment agreement is required for outdoor display on public sidewalks. For
additional restrictions, refer to section 5980 — Outdoor Display.
Outdoor Entertainment — Recreational uses conducted in open or partially enclosed or screened
facilities.Typical uses include driving ranges, miniature golf courses,golf courses,swimming pools,
tennis courts, and outdoor racquetball courts.
Outdoor Sales —An outdoor area where merchandise is sold or is displayed for sale, and which is
freely accessible to the public, except that automotive retail sales areas shall be considered outdoor
sales whether freely accessible or not. Outdoor sales may be the primary use of a lot or may be
accessory to a commercial use where the sales transactions occur within a structure.
Outdoor Storage — Any material, vehicle or equipment that has been used, damaged or partially
dismantled and is:
(1) Stored outside indefinitely; or
(2) Held outside as inventory for future sale, processing or use.
Such articles include but are not limited to inoperable motor vehicles or motor vehicle parts,
appliances, boxes, crates, pipe or pipe fittings, paper, metal, tires, toys, concrete blocks, bricks,
furniture, fixtures, machinery, motors, lumber, buildings or portions of buildings, building materials,
barrels or clothing. For additional restrictions, refer to Wichita Falls Code of Ordinances Chapter 46
—Article V Outdoor Storage.
Package Store-An establishment engaged in retail sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption off
the premises. These establishments derive more than seventy-five (75) percent of their gross
revenues from the sale of alcohol.
Paint/Enamel Production—A facility that produces a surface coating of enamel or paint through the
use of raw products that are ground or mixed with a combination of pigments, resins, and liquids to
produce a final product that is sold or distributed to buyers or wholesalers for resale to consumers.
Paper Product Manufacturing - Includes industries in the subsector of making pulp, paper or
conversion to paper products. The manufacturing of pulp involves separating the cellulose fibers
from other impurities in wood or used paper. The manufacturing of paper involves matting these
fibers into a sheet. Any establishment that makes paper (including paperboard), either alone or in
combination with pulp manufacturing or paper converting, is classified as a paper or paperboard
mill.
Parcel or Tract - Any unplatted or portion of an unplatted tract of land.
Park or Playground, Private -A recreation facility, recreation center, or park not owned or operated
by a public agency such as a City or School District and available to the general public.
Park and/or Playground (Public/Municipal) - A natural or landscaped area, buildings, or structures
(picnic pavilions), provided by a unit of government,to meet the active or passive recreational needs
of people that may contain courts for such games as basketball or tennis.
Parking Lot/Garage(Primary/Accessory Use) -An area, structure, or parking garage designed and
operated (public or private entity) for the parking of passenger cars and trucks of less than one (1)
ton capacity.
Parole/Probation Office — An office with government personnel hired or appointed to investigate,
report on, and supervise the conduct of convicted offenders on probation or those released from
incarceration to community supervision such as parole.
Pawn Shop-An establishment where money is loaned on the security of personal property pledged
in the keeping of the owners or pawnbrokers. Retail sales of primarily used items may also take
place.
Personal Mobility Device/System (Bicycles/Scooters) — refers to an electric bicycle, or an electric
motor-assisted scooter, pursuant to the definitions set forth in Texas Transportation Code, Sections
541.201 and 551.351,that can be located and unlocked using a smartphone app whether placed in
a docking bay, self-standing, or standing with a kickstand.
Pet/Grooming Shop-A retail establishment offering small animals,fish,or birds for sale as pets and
where such creatures are housed within the building, including the grooming of dogs, cats, or other
animals.
Pharmacy/Drugstore - A retail establishment substantially devoted to the sale of pharmaceutical
items, supplies,and equipment,to include prescription drugs, nonprescription medicines,cosmetics,
and related items.
Photography Studio—A workshop of photographer(s), which may include the retail sale of portraits
and/or photographs produced by the photographer and a photography shop.
Place of Assembly-Any building or portion thereof,which is lawfully used as a meeting or gathering
place for persons attending private or public civic, social or recreational events, including but not
limited to a civic club, community center, church, country club, day camp or care for children, or
recreation center.
Planning and Zoning Commission - A board, appointed by the City Council as an advisory body,
authorized to recommend changes in the zoning and other planning functions as delegated by the
City Council.
Playfield or Stadium, Public-An athletic field or stadium owned and operated by a public agency for
the general public including a baseball field, football field, or stadium which may be lighted for
nighttime play.
Plumbing Shop—A contracting business owned or managed by a licensed master plumber which
that consists of the execution of contracts requiring the experience, financial means, knowledge,
and skill to install, maintain, repair, alter, extend, or, when not prohibited by law, design plumbing
systems. Incidental to the contracting services provided, there may be sales of plumbing and/or
irrigation system components, parts, or accessories sold to the public or wholesale.
Portable Building Sales - An establishment which displays and sells Portable Storage Structures
capable of being carried and transported to another location, but not including mobile homes.
Portable/Chemical Toilet Business/Storage — A service business for the removal of wastewater
removed from a wastewater system including a septic tank system, privy pit, a chemical toilet, a
portable toilet or a wastewater holding tank.
Post Office - Facility that contains service windows for mailing packages and letters, post office
boxes, offices, vehicle storage areas, and sorting and distribution facilities for USPS mail.
Primary Use - The principal or predominant use of any lot or building.
Private Club-An establishment providing social facilities, dining facilities, or both that may provide
alcoholic beverage service, to an association of persons, and otherwise falling within the definition
of, and permitted under the provisions of,that portion of Title 3, Chapter 32,Vernon's Texas Codes
Annotated,Alcoholic Beverage Code, as the same may be hereafter amended, and as it pertains to
the operation of private clubs.
Private Recreation Facility-A facility operated for the exclusive use of private residents, members of
the club, or neighborhood groups and their guests, but not the general public.
Propane Sales/Filling Station —A facility where propane is dispensed at a fueling station designed
for fueling propane vehicles.
Public Assembly (Auditorium, Gymnasium, Stadium, Meeting Hall) - A building or portion of a
building used for the gathering together of 50 or more persons for such purposes as deliberation,
education, instruction, entertainment, amusement, drinking, or dining or waiting transportation.
Public Display-The act of exposing, placing, posting, exhibiting, or in any fashion displaying in any
location, whether public or private, an item in such a manner that it may be readily seen and its
content or character distinguished by normal unaided vision viewing it from a street, highway or
public sidewalk, or from the property of others or from any portion of the premises where items and
material other than sexually oriented media are offered for sale or rent to the public.
Public or Private Utility Shop or Storage-A facility designed to serve the needs of a public or private
utility.
Public Utility/Safety Service - The use of land for public utility purposes by an entity providing
pipeline, gas, electrical, telephone, telegraph,water, or sewage service. "Public utility"also includes
the use of land for utility purposes, whether or not owned, controlled, or operated by a public entity,
whose services are performed for or commodities delivered to the public or any portion thereof.
Private energy production, transmission relay, repeater, translator, radio and television towers and
equipment, and cable television facilities are also considered public utilities. "Public utility"does not
include airports or television, radio or community television antenna system administration offices,or
other types of administrative offices or maintenance yards.
Quick Lube/Oil Change Facility-Operations that provided lubrication and/or checking, changing,or
additions of those fluids and filters necessary to the maintenance of a vehicle. It is intended that
these services will be provided while customers wait, generally within a 20 to 30-minute time period.
Railroad Track - A public or private right-of-way on which tracks for trains are constructed.
Railroad Freight Depot - A rail facility for freight pick-up or distribution that may include intermodal
distribution facilities for truck or shipping transport.
Railroad Round House—A round building used by railroads for servicing locomotives. Roundhouses
are large, circular or semicircular structures that were traditionally located surrounding or adjacent to
turntables.The defining feature of a traditional roundhouse is the turntable,which facilitates access
when the building is used for repair facilities or for storage of steam locomotives. The turntable
allows a locomotive or other rolling stock to be turned around for the return journey.
Railroad Yard /Team Track/Spur- An area of land, a portion of which is covered by a system of
tracks, that provides for the making up of trains by one or more railroads or private industry
concerns. Necessary functions of a railyard include but are not limited to the classifying, switching,
storing, assembling, distributing, consolidating, moving, repairing,weighing, or transferring of cars,
trains, engines, locomotives, and rolling stock.
Recreational Vehicle (RV) - A portable or mobile living unit used for temporary human occupancy
away from the place of permanent residence of the occupants and which is self-propelled
(motorized).
Recreational Vehicle(RV) Park-An area or commercial campground for RVs and similar vehicles or
trailers to reside, park, rent, or lease on a temporary basis.
Recreational Vehicle (RV)/Travel Trailer Repair — A facility that specializes in having technicians
who can diagnose, inspect, adjust, repair or overhaul recreational vehicles including travel trailers.
Services may specialize in maintaining gas, electrical, hydraulic, plumbing, or chassis/towing
systems as well as repairing generators, appliances, and interior components.
Recreational Vehicle (RV) Sales (New or Used) - Display or sales of portable or mobile living units
used for temporary human occupancy away from the place of permanent residence of the
occupants, including both self-propelled or motorized RVs and travel trailers.
Recreational Vehicle(RV) Storage—A parcel of land or facility dedicated to the parking or storage of
licensed and operable trailers, motor vehicles and recreational vehicles.
Recycling Depot-A facility used for collection, sorting, repackaging and temporary storage of empty
bottles, cans, newspapers, plastic, paper and similar household goods that can be reused and
where all storage is contained within an enclosed building.
Refinishing/Restoration Shop (Non-Auto)—A business where a furniture restorer inspects, repairs
and, sometimes, completely overhauls furniture in addition to also performing delicate repairs,
touch-up refinishing work, light cleaning, sanding scratches, re-polishing wood,washing fabrics on
antiques or worn-out pieces of furniture.
Restaurant-An eating establishment where customers are served at tables or a parked car or are
self-served at a counter and food is consumed on the premises, carried out, or delivered. Refer to
the Drive-Through Establishment definition and associated use regulations for stipulations pertaining
to the use of a drive-through window.
Retail Sales Establishment, Specialty - Retail operations that specialize in one type or line of
merchandise. Such stores may include but are not limited to apparel stores, jewelry stores,
bookstores, shoe stores, stationary stores, antique stores, and similar establishments.
Retail Stores and Shops - Any establishment engaged in the selling of goods and merchandise to
the general public for personal or household consumption and rendering services incidental to the
sale of such goods that is not already defined herein.
Salon, Nail or Nail Bar- establishment that offers nail beautification services for men and women.
Nail salons offer services for hands and feet, including manicures, pedicures, nail polish application,
nail repair, and hand and foot treatments.
Salvage Yard (Non-Auto) — A parcel of land used primarily for and where discarded or waste
materials are stored, bought, sold, accumulated,exchanged, packaged,disassembled,shredded or
handled, including but not limited to materials such appliances, paper, rags, tires, and bottles.
Sand, Gravel, Caliche or Stone Extraction & Sales -The process of extracting sand, gravel, stone,
from the earth with or without a wholesale/retail sales yard.
Scrap Metal Storage Yard - A building or facility in which recyclable scrap metal materials are
collected, processed, or baled in preparation for shipment to others who will use those materials to
manufacture or create new products. This definition does not include Wrecking Yards.
School, Performing Arts — Any building or facility utilized for teaching classes, practicing and/or
performing the various arts, related to ballet, dance, drama, music, sculpting, singing and/or other
forms of entertainment that are usually performed live in front of an audience.
School, Private/Parochial - Any building or group of buildings, the use of which meets state
requirements for primary, secondary, or higher education and which does not secure the major part
of its funding from any governmental agency, to exclude vocational schools.
School, Public(K-12)-Any facility licensed by the state and meeting the state requirements for any
of the following: preschool; kindergarten; elementary school; middle school; junior high school;
secondary school; high school; or senior high school.
School, Vocational/Trade/Business - A school or teaching institution established to provide
instruction and training in a specific trade, skill, service, or art that is owned and operated privately
and that does not offer a complete educational curriculum. Trade schools focus on developing
students' technical abilities in skilled and mechanical trades.
Screen Printing Shop - Facilities engaged in the printing technique of screen printing to create
designs, pictures, or patterns on clothing, canvas, or other substrates. This definition is intended to
include the ancillary activities typically associated with screen printing such as the graphic design
space or incidental retail space.
Secondhand Stores - An indoor retail establishment that buys and sells used products, including
but not limited to books, clothing, furniture and household goods.
Security Monitoring Company (No Outside Sales) — A business that provides monitored security
systems for commercial, residential and/or industrial customers.
Sheet Metal/Fabrication Shop—A shop that constructs structures through the process of turning raw
materials such as flat sheets of steel or aluminum into metal structures or products through the
process of cutting, bending, punching and assembling. Sheet metal shops have a variety of
equipment and machines in order to fabricate the metal.
Shelter/Mission Facility-A facility providing temporary sheltering and/or protective sanctuary for the
homeless or victims of crime or abuse, including emergency housing during crisis inter-
vention for individuals, such as victims of rape, child abuse, or beatings. Qualified supervision and
care shall be provided for those housed in the facility.
Shooting range(indoor)- A facility which is completely enclosed within a building or structure for the
use of archery and/or discharging of firearms (i.e., handgun, pistol, rifle,shotgun)for the purposes of
target practice, marksmanship training, league shooting, or temporary competitions. Designed to
prevent a projectile fired from a firearm at a target from going beyond the boundaries of the area, by
use of a backstop or other barrier that is designed to completely stop the projectile or prevent a
potentially dangerous ricochet.
Shooting range (outdoor) - A recreational facility designed and constructed for the practice of and
teaching of archery and/or marksmanship and discharging of firearms using live ammunition for the
purposes of target practice, silhouette, skeet and trap shooting, black powder, self-defense,
temporary competitions or similar recreational and/or professional shooting.
Sign -Any object, device, display or structure, or part thereof, situated outdoors or indoors,which is
used to advertise, identify, display, direct or attract attention to an object, person, institution,
organization, business, product, service, event or location by any means, including words, letters,
figures, design, symbols, fixtures, colors, illuminations or projected images.This definition shall not
include the national and state flag. For specific sign regulations, refer to Sec. 6700 — Sign
Regulations.
Sign Shop—Manufacture-A type of business or company that manufactures a variety of signs and
signage for a variety of purposes.
Skating or Hockey Rink —An enclosed facility developed for learning of skating, hockey lessons,
conducting both recreational and competitive skating performances, hockey games/tournaments
and provided with all requisite equipment, change-rooms and public restroom facilities.
Skilled Nursing Facility - A residence providing primarily in-patient health care, personal care, or
rehabilitative services over a long period of time to persons chronically ill, aged, or disabled who
need ongoing health supervision, but not hospitalization. Also termed nursing home, convalescent
home, or long-term care facility.
Slaughter House/Meat Packing Facility - A facility for the slaughtering or processing of animals,
which may include the refining of their byproducts.
Small Engine Repair Shop - A facility used for the mechanical repair of small engines, including
replacement of parts and where oils and other engine fluids are drained and replaced. Some items
included for repair this category include but are not limited to: lawn mowers, chain saws, lawn
equipment, and other similar small machines.
Solar Panel System, Rooftop - A solar-driven energy system that converts solar energy into
electricity through photovoltaic panels that are installed on rooftops
Solar Panel System, Small In-Ground -A solar-driven energy system that converts solar energy into
electricity through photovoltaic panels, that are supported by poles, where the system is not to
exceed one thousand (1,000) square feet in size, permitted as an accessory structure wherein the
primary use must be to reduce on-site consumption of electric utility power. The maximum overall
height of the system shall not exceed eight (8) feet in residential districts, or twelve (12) feet in all
other districts, and the system must meet accessory building setbacks. In residential districts, the
system must be installed in the rear yard only.
Solid Waste Facility— Refer to Landfill definition.
State Vehicle Inspection Station—A facility, in accordance with Texas Administrative Code,Title 37
(Public Safety & Corrections) Part I DPS (Chapter 23 — Vehicle Inspection) — Rule 23.12, as
amended, Standards of Conduct),that has a certified vehicle inspector that performs inspections of
all vehicles. The inspector must record the inspection of all vehicles, whether the vehicle passed,
failed, or was repaired, into the appropriate state vehicle inspection database using a department
provided device at the time of that inspection.
Storage Warehouse - A building used primarily for the storage of goods and materials, but not
accessible to the general public. Up to twenty-five(25) percent of the building may include retail and
wholesale sales areas, sales offices, and display areas for products sold and distributed.
Story - That portion of a building included between the surface of any floor and the surface of the
next floor above, or if there is no floor above, then the space between the floor and the ceiling
above. The maximum height for a story shall be twelve (12) feet. The definition of a story does not
include parapets, gables, or other normal roof structures and basements or cellars when more than
one-half(1/2) of its height is below ground surface.
Structured Sober Living Facility—A facility that operates a program in which a person/company:
(1) provides alcohol-free or drug-free housing;
(2) promotes independent living and life skills development; and
(3) provides structured activities for recovery from substance abuse disorders in a supervised
setting to a group of unrelated individuals who are:
a. recovering from alcohol or drug addiction;
b. receiving outpatient behavioral health services for substance abuse or addiction
treatment while residing in the program's home.
Studio - A building or portion of a building used for the practice of an associated craft or skill; such
as a studio for artists, photographers, or decorators, or a place to perform gymnastics, dance,
drama, radio or television broadcasting, or music instruction, recording, or production.
Studio — Radio/ Television (No Tower) — A place to professionally live broadcast or record audio
which is often in a soundproofed room for the public to listen to by sending out signals through a
transmitter; and an installation room in which video productions take place, either for the production
of live television and its recording onto video tape or other media such as SSDs, or for the
acquisition of raw footage for post-production.
Surgical Outpatient Facility-An establishment offering any type of surgical procedures and related
care which, in the opinion of the attending physician, can be performed safely without requiring
inpatient overnight hospital care and exclusive of such surgical and related care as licensed
physicians ordinarily may elect to perform in their private offices.
Swimming Pool, Commercial — Refer to Aquatic Facility: Public definition.
Swimming Pool, Private— Refer to Aquatic Facility: Private definition.
Tailor/Seamstress Shop — Refer to Custom Personal Service Shop definition.
Tasting Room—An outlet for the promotion of a winery's wine by providing samples of such wine to
the public and for the sale of such wine at retail for consumption on the premises and for sale in
closed packages for consumption off the premises. Samples of wine can be given free of charge or
for a fee.
Tattoo or Body Piercing Shop-An establishment operated for the principal purpose of producing an
indelible design, mark or figure on the human body by scarring or inserting a pigment under the skin
using needles, scalpels, or other related equipment.This definition includes the creation or piercing
of openings in the body of a person for the purpose of inserting jewelry or other decorations;
however, intradermal cosmetic studios or incidental micro-blading activities are not included under
this use.
Taxicab Business — A passenger taxicab transportation service pursuant to Texas Local
Government Code sec. 215.004(a), as amended, that is operated for hire that uses one or more
taxicabs in the operation of the service. Additional regulations in Wichita Falls Code of Ordinances
Chapter 110 —Vehicles for Hire; Article II —Taxicabs.
Taxidermist — A person who specializes in the business of preparing, stuffing and mounting the
skins of animals to make them appear more life-like.
Telemarketing Agency— a business that utilizes a communication strategy for the promotion and
selling of goods or services by calling people on the telephone.
Telecommunications Facilities Equipment Shelter - A cabinet or building located at the base of or
near a wireless communication facility within which are housed, among other things, batteries and
electrical equipment.
Temporary Storage Unit-Transportable units designed and used primarily for temporary storage of
building materials, household goods, and personal items for use on a limited basis on a property.
This definition does not include those portable units used in the removal of municipal solid waste or
licensed vehicle. Refer to Chapter 46 — Environment; Article VIII. Temporary Storage Units for
additional details.
Tennis Court, Private —A commercial or noncommercial establishment that provides facilities for
playing tennis on a membership basis only. "Membership basis"means that the establishment sells
memberships making its facilities available to members and their guests for periods of not less than
one month at a time and that such facilities are not open to use by the general public.
Tennis Court, Public/Government Ownership-A public facility for the playing of tennis at which there
is a clubhouse including restrooms. A tennis facility may provide additional services customarily
furnished by a club, such as swimming, outdoor recreation,and related retail sales,and may include
a restaurant.
Textile Product Manufacturing —A business that specializes in the conversion of fibers into yarn,
then yarn into fabric. These are then dyed or printed, fabricated into cloth which is then converted
into useful goods such as clothing, household items, upholstery, and various industrial products.
Theatre, Dinner, Live or Performing Arts - A building or part of a building devoted for dramatic,
musical, dance or live performances. Such establishments may include related services such as
food and beverage sales and other concessions.
Theatre—Drive-in Movie—references a theatre in which customers view films, multimedia or motion
pictures on a large outdoor movie screen from their motor vehicles. Incidental services may include
a concession stand for sale of food and beverages.
Theatre, Movie/Cineplex, Indoor—A complex structure with multiple movie theaters in which each
theater is capable of showing films, movies, multi-media, motion pictures independent of the others
in the complex. Structurally, theaters in a multiplex are grouped in a manner that allows them to
share box or ticket offices, parking facilities, lobby area, restrooms, concession stands, signs and
marquee displays, and other service and maintenance facilities.
Tire Sales/Installation or Repair-A retail establishment engaged in the sale, installation, or repair of
tires for vehicles with or without outdoor storage.
Tool and Equipment Rental -A building or a portion of a building used for the display and rental of
tools, light machinery, light equipment, or similar small instruments.
Tower/Antenna Support Structure - An antenna support structure is any tower, mast, pole, tripod,
box frame, or other structure utilized for the purpose of supporting one or more antennas or
microwave reflectors.
Tower/Antenna, Non-Commercial -An antenna or antenna support structure used for the purpose of
transmission, retransmission,or reception of radio,television,electromagnetic,or microwave signals
for private or personal amateur use and not for the purpose of operating a business or for financial
gain. A satellite dish antenna not exceeding six (6) feet in diameter shall also be considered as a
non-commercial antenna.
Towing/Wrecker Service — Refer to Auto Wrecking/Towing Service definition.
Townhouse - A single-family dwelling unit constructed in a series or group of not less than three
contiguous units, but limited in this ordinance to a maximum of ten contiguous units.
Trail/Linear Park System (Public)-An area developed for one or more varying modes of recreational
travel such as hiking, biking, horseback riding, and canoeing. Often times a linear park will be
developed to connect recreational facilities, as well as schools and residential neighborhoods.The
acreage and service area of a linear park is variable and subject to existing natural and man-made
features, the existence of public right-of-way, and the public demand for this type of park. In some
cases, a linear park is developed within a large land area designated for protection and
management of the natural environment, with the recreation use a secondary objective.
Trailer, Hauling - A vehicle to be pulled behind Automobiles or Light Load Vehicles designed for
hauling animals, produce, goods, commodities, or boats.
Trailer and Heavy Load Vehicle Repair-An establishment providing major and minor repair services
to heavy load vehicles, including trucks, buses, tractor trailers, or other similar vehicles.
Trailer or Mobile Home Space -A plot of ground within a mobile home park, trailer court, or mobile
home subdivision designed for the accommodation of one mobile home.
Trailer or Truck Sales or Rental -The display sale or rental of hauling trailers designed to be towed
by automobiles or light load vehicles, or of new or used trucks or heavy load vehicles in operable
condition.
Trailer, Travel or Camping - A portable or mobile living unit used for temporary human occupancy
away from the place of residence of the occupants and not constituting the principal place of
residence of the occupants or designed to be towed behind another vehicle.
Transfer Station — Refer to City Disposal Facility definition.
Transit or Passenger Terminal/Travel Center-Any premises for the transient housing or parking of
motor-driven buses and the loading and unloading of passengers.
Travel Agency — A service business engaged in selling and arranging transportation,
accommodations, tours, and trips for travelers.
Travel Trailer Repair— Refer to Recreational Vehicle (RV) Repair definition.
Truck-A light load or heavy load vehicle. See definitions for Vehicle- Light Load Vehicle and Heavy
Load for specific details.
Truck Stop - Any building, land, area, premises, or portion thereof used for the retail dispensing or
sales of fuels, lubricants, or accessories commonly utilized by Heavy Load Vehicles, but not
including those uses listed under Major Automobile Repair.
Uber Transportation Services - Uber's electronic services rendered via a digital technology platform,
being on--demand intermediary and related services that enable transportation providers to provide
transportation services to users seeking transportation services; such Uber Services include Uber's
software,websites, payment services, and related support services systems, as may be updated or
modified by Uber at its discretion from time to time. Additional regulations in Wichita Falls Code of
Ordinances Chapter 110 —Vehicles for Hire.
Upholstery Shop (Non-Auto) - A business that repairs and replaces upholstery to household and
office furnishings; does not include motor vehicle upholstering or repair.
Urgent Care Center - A medical clinic with expanded hours that is specially equipped to diagnose
and treat a broad spectrum of non-life and limb threatening illnesses and injuries. Urgent care
centers are enhanced by on-site radiology and laboratory services and operate in a location distinct
from a freestanding or hospital-based emergency department. Care is rendered under the medical
direction of a licensed medical practitioner or physician. Urgent care centers accept unscheduled,
walk-in patients seeking medical attention during all posted hours of operation.
Use - The purpose for which land or buildings are or may be occupied in a zoning district.
Utilities - Communications Facilities/Telecommunications - Facilities that provide for the
transmission, transfer, and distribution of telephone service and related activities that are not a
minor or major utility facility. Facilities include but shall not be limited to communications exchanges,
mini-huts, maxi-huts, and other similar facilities.
Vacuum Cleaner Sales/Repair—An establishment that specializes in the sale of vacuum cleaners
and ancillary supplies along with providing repair services.
Vaping Shop/Electronic Cigarette Shop—An establishment that specializes in the sale of devices
and related paraphernalia permitted by the State of Texas that are in the shape of a cigarette,cigar,
or pen that use a battery system and contain a solution of nicotine, flavorings, and other chemicals
that are inhaled as a vapor.
Vehicle, Heavy Load - A self-propelled vehicle having a Manufacturer's Recommended Gross
Vehicle Weight(GVW)of greater than eleven thousand (11,000)pounds(including trailers),such as
large recreational vehicles (originally manufactured as RVs, not converted), tractor-trailers, buses,
vans, and other similar vehicles. The term Truck shall be construed to mean Heavy Load Vehicle
unless specifically stated otherwise.
Vehicle, Light Load -A self-propelled vehicle having a Manufacturer's Recommended Gross Vehicle
Weight (GVW) not greater than eleven thousand (11,000) pounds, and having no more than two
axles, such as pick-up trucks, vans, recreational vehicles less than thirty-two (32) feet in length,
campers, and other similar vehicles. Light Load Vehicles does not include Automobiles and
motorcycles.
Veterinarian Clinic — Small Animal - Any establishment maintained and operated by a licensed
veterinarian for surgery and/or diagnosis and treatment of diseased and/or injured animals including
but not limited to a mobile or outpatient clinic and may or may not include indoor boarding facilities.
For the purposes of this definition, small animal shall be defined as any animal that is no larger than
the largest breed of dogs, including fish, birds, and mammals.
Veterinarian Clinic — Livestock/Large Animal — Any establishment operated by a licensed
veterinarian for the medical or surgical treatment of diseased or injured animals, specializing in
equine,zoo animals or livestock, including but not limited to horses, cows, or wildlife. Business may
include outdoor boarding facilities on premise.
Warehouse - A building used primarily for the storage of goods and materials.
Wedding Chapel—An establishment that primarily provides the facilities and services for weddings
on a commercial basis. This definition does not include churches and similar congregations where
weddings are an ancillary use.
Welding Shop — Refer to Machine Shop definition.
Wholesale Trade - Establishments or places of business primarily engaged in selling and/or
distributing merchandise to other businesses, including retailers, industrial, commercial, institutional,
or professional business users, other wholesalers, or acting as agents or brokers and buying
merchandise for, or selling merchandise to, such individuals or companies.
Winery-a business which holds a winery permit from the State of Texas and which may engage in
any activity authorized under Section 16.01 of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code except that the
permit holder may sell or dispense wine under that section only if the wine is bottled in Texas and is
at least seventy-five (75) percent by volume fermented juice of grapes or other fruit grown in Texas
or a lesser percentage established by the commissioner of agriculture under Section 12.039 of the
Agriculture Code.
Woodworking Shop — A facility where a skilled craftsman makes items from wood, and includes
cabinet making (cabinetry and furniture), wood carving, joinery, carpentry, and woodturning.
Wrecking Yard -Any lot or tract where damaged, inoperable, or obsolete machinery such as cars,
trucks and trailers, or parts thereof, are stored, bought, sold, accumulated, exchanged,
disassembled, or handled.
Zoning District - A land area or zone within the City of Wichita Falls stipulating the limitations and
requirements of land usage and development uniformly within the entire area.
Zoning District Map-The official map upon which the boundaries of the various Zoning Districts are
drawn and which is an integral part of the Zoning Ordinance. See Sec. 3800 - Downtown Zoning
District Map and Sec. 8000 - Zoning District Map.
Zoo, Private-A facility housing and displaying live animals, reptiles, or birds that is privately owned
and operated for a fee or for the promotion of some other enterprise.
Zoo, Public - A publicly owned zoo or similar facility owned and operated by the City or a nonprofit
zoological society where live animals, birds, and reptiles are domiciled and displayed.
3000. ZONING DISTRICT TYPES AND REGULATIONS*
Sec. 3010. Zoning districts established.
The city is hereby divided into the following zoning districts:
Section No. Map Code Zoning District Name
3040 SF-1 Single-family residential (large lot)
3100 SF-2 Single-family residential (standard lot)
3170 MFR Multifamily residential
3250 RMU Residential mixed use district
3320 MHR Manufactured housing residential
3360 LO Limited office district
3370 LC Limited commercial district
3450 GC General commercial district
3510 LI Light industrial district
3580 HI Heavy industrial district
Special-Purpose Zoning Districts
3640 PUD Planned unit development
3700 3700 RDD River development district
3780 CBD Central business district
38/10 3715 BA Brook Avenue district
3900 3730 CC Commercial corridor
3750 Greater Downtown Zoning District Regulations
3766 CBD Central Business District
3775 GC-D General Commercial-Downtown District
3780 RDD-D River Development District-Downtown
3790 LI-D Light Industrial-Downtown
(Ordinance 64-88, sec. 3, adopted 5/31/88; Ordinance 72-99, sec. 1, adopted 8/3/99; Ordinance
71-2000, sec. 7, adopted 7/5/00; Ordinance 32-2010, sec. 1, adopted 6/1/10)
3040. SF-1—SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT(LARGE LOT)
Sec. 3050. Purpose.
The purpose of the SF-1 Single-Family Residential District is to preserve low-density, large lot
single-family development. This district is suitable where there are large lots of 8,500 square feet
or more.
Sec. 3060. Permitted uses.
A. The following uses are permitted in the SF-1 Single-Family Residential district:
Residential uses:
Dwelling, single-family detached.
Group homes.
B. The following uses are permitted in the SF-1 Single-Family Residential District subject to
the site plan review provisions of section 7100:
Civic uses:
Household care facility
Park.
School, primary.
(Ordinance 30-89, sec. II, adopted 5/2/89; Ordinance 75-96, sec. 2, adopted 6/4/96)
Sec. 3070. Conditional uses.
The following uses are permitted in the SF-1 Single-Family Residential District subject to the
approval process provided in section 7200:
Residential uses:
Bed and breakfast homestay.
Dwelling, zero lot line single-family, subject to the provisions of section 5200.
Limited multifamily residential uses, subject to the provisions of section [59201.
Manufactured home, subject to the provisions of section 5600.
Personal carc homc.
Civic uses:
Day care centers, commercial (nonresidential building).
Day care centers, limited (not conducted as a home occupation).
Private recreation areas, limited.
Public safety services.
Religious assembly.
Utility service.
Commercial uses:
Bed and breakfast inn.
Oil drilling, subject to the provisions of appendix A, Subdivision and Development Regulations,
section 6.4 Oil and Gas Well, as amended.
(Ordinance 30-89, sec. II, adopted 5/2/89; Ordinance 31-91, sec. 3, adopted 4/2/91; Ordinance
75-96, sec. 2, adopted 6/4/96; Ordinance 8-2003, sec. 2, adopted 2/4/03; Ordinance 10-2003,
sec. 2, adopted 2/4/03; Ordinance 62-2003, sec. 2, adopted 7/1/03; Ordinance 29-2007, sec. 1,
adopted 3/20/07)
3100. SF-2—SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT(STANDARD LOT)
Sec. 3110. Purpose.
The purpose of the SF-2 Single-Family Residential district is to provide for residential areas that
are protected from intrusion by uses which diminish the quality of the neighborhood, and to
promote visually attractive and quiet neighborhoods. This district is suitable for existing
residential areas as well as for development of additional single-family residences.
Sec. 3120. Permitted uses
A. The following uses are permitted in the SF-2 district:
Residential uses:
Dwelling, single-family detached.
Group homes.
B. The following uses are permitted in the SF-2 district subject to the site plan review
provisions of section 7100:
Residential uses:
Dwelling, zero lot line single-family, subject to the provisions of section 5200.
Household care facility.
Civic uses:
Park.
School, primary.
(Ordinance 30-89, sec. II, adopted 5/2/89; Ordinance 75-96, sec. 2, adopted 6/4/96)
Sec. 3130. Conditional uses.
The following uses are permitted in the SF-2 district subject to the approval process provided in
section 7200:
Residential uses:
Bed and breakfast homestay.
Dwelling, duplex or two-family.
Limited multifamily residential uses, subject to the provisions of section [59201.
Manufactured home, subject to the provisions of section 5600.
Personal care home.
Civic uses:
Day care centers, commercial (nonresidential building).
Day care centers, limited (not conducted as a home occupation).
Library, public.
Private recreation areas, limited.
Public safety services.
Religious assembly.
School, secondary.
Structured sober living facility.
Utility service.
Commercial uses:
Bed and breakfast inn.
Oil drilling, subject to the provisions of appendix A, Subdivision and Development Regulations,
section 6.4 Oil and Gas Well, as amended.
(Ordinance 30-89, sec. II, adopted 5/2/89; Ordinance 31-91, sec. 3, adopted 4/2/91; Ordinance
75-96, sec. 2, adopted 6/4/96; Ordinance 90-2002, sec. 1, adopted 11/5/02; Ordinance 8-2003,
sec. 1, adopted 2/4/03; Ordinance 10-2003, sec. 2, adopted 2/4/03; Ordinance 62-2003, sec. 3,
adopted 7/1/03; Ordinance 29-2007, sec. 2, adopted 3/20/07)
3170. MFR—MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
Sec. 3180. Purpose.
The purpose of the MFR Multifamily Residential District is to accommodate multifamily
residential units which provide basic services and facilities to residents, including parking and
useful recreation areas. These districts would be located near major streets and commercial
facilities and other selected areas where multifamily uses may be desirable.
Sec. 3190. Permitted uses.
A. The following uses are permitted in the MFR Multifamily Residential District:
Residential uses:
Dwelling, duplex or two-family.
Dwelling, single-family detached.
Group homes.
Civic uses:
Day care centers, limited.
Private recreational areas, limited.
B. The following uses are permitted in the MFR Multifamily Residential District subject to the
site plan review provisions of section 7100:
Residential uses:
Bed and breakfast homestay.
Boardinghouse.
Condominiums, residential.
Dwelling, multifamily, up to 25 units per acre.
Dwelling, zero lot line single-family, subject to the provisions of section 5200.
Fraternity and sorority houses.
Townhouse, subject to the provisions of section 5300.
Civic uses:
Day care centers, commercial.
Library, public.
Park.
Public safety services.
Religious assembly.
School, primary and secondary.
Utility service.
Oil drilling, subject to the provisions of appendix A, Subdivision and Development Regulations,
section 6.4 Oil and Gas Well, as amended.
(Ordinance 30-89, sec. II, adopted 5/2/89; Ordinance 31-91, sec. 3, adopted 4/2/91; Ordinance
75-96, sec. 2, adopted 6/4/96)
Sec. 3200. Conditional uses.
The following uses are permitted in the MFR district subject to the approval process provided in
section 7200:
Residential uses:
Dwelling, multifamily, exceeding 25 units per acre.
Household care facility.
Manufactured homes, subject to the provisions of section 5600.
Personal care home.
Civic uses:
Convalescent services.
Residential care facility.
Structured sober living facility.
(Ordinance 30-89, sec. II, adopted 5/2/89; Ordinance 75-96, sec. 2, adopted 6/4/96)
3250. RMU—RESIDENTIAL MIXED USE DISTRICT
Sec. 3260. Purpose.
The purpose of the RMU Residential Mixed Use District is to accommodate areas which now
have residential uses intermixed with various types of nonresidential uses. Due to the mixed use
character of these areas, commercial uses will be allowed as conditional uses.
Sec. 3270. Permitted uses.
A. The following uses are permitted in the RMU Residential Mixed Use District:
Residential uses:
Dwelling, duplex or two-family.
Dwelling, single-family detached.
Group homes.
Civic uses:
Day care centers, limited.
Private recreational areas, limited.
Commercial uses:
Agricultural uses, as permitted by state law, in lots which have a minimum area of 10,000 square
feet.
B. The following uses are permitted in the RMU Residential Mixed Use District subject to the
site plan review provisions of section 7100:
Residential uses:
Boardinghouse.
Condominium, residential.
Dwelling, multifamily, up to 25 units per acre.
Dwelling, zero lot line single-family, subject to the provisions of section 5200.
Fraternity and sorority house.
Townhouse residential, subject to the provisions of section 5300.
Civic uses:
Convalescent services.
Day care centers, commercial.
Library, public.
Park.
Public safety services.
Religious assembly.
School, primary and secondary.
Utility service.
Commercial uses:
Oil drilling, subject to the provisions of appendix A, Subdivision and Development Regulations,
section 6.4 Oil and Gas Well, as amended.
(Ordinance 30-89, sec. II, adopted 5/2/89; Ordinance 75-96, sec. 2, adopted 6/4/96)
Sec. 3280. Conditional uses.
The following uses are permitted in the RMU Residential Mixed Use District subject to the
approval process provided in section 7200:
Residential uses:
Dwelling, multifamily, exceeding 25 units per acre.
Household care facility.
Manufactured homes, subject to the provisions of section 5600.
Manufactured housing parks, subdivisions, subject to the provisions of section 5600.
Manufactured housing, outside of mobile home/manufactured housing parks or manufactured
housing.
Personal care home.
Civic uses:
Residential care facility.
Structured sober living facility.
Commercial uses:
Alcoholic beverage sales, subject to the provisions of section 5400.
Art gallery/museum.
Auto repair service.
Auto sales and services.
Automotive service stations.
Boat sales and service.
Business and trade schools.
Clinic.
Club.
College and university.
Contractor's yard.
Convenience store.
Exterminating service, without chemical storage.
Flea market.
Funeral home.
Hospital.
Hotel.
Indoor sports and recreation.
Kennel.
Medical office.
Motel.
Movie theater.
Nursery.
Office.
Parking facility.
Radio and TV transmitting towers.
Repair services.
Restaurants.
Retail trade.
Self-storage facilities/mini-warehouse.
Services.
Stable.
Veterinary services.
Heavy commercial uses:
Warehousing facility.
(Ordinance 28-86, sec. 13, adopted 4/1/86; Ordinance 30-89, sec. II, adopted 5/2/89; Ordinance
75-96, sec. 2, adopted 6/4/96; Ordinance 35-98, sec. 1, adopted 4/21/98; Ordinance 71-2000,
sec. 4, adopted 7/5/00; Ordinance 103-2000, sec. 5, adopted 10/3/00; Ordinance 95-2001, sec.
5, adopted 10/2/01)
3370. LC—LIMITED COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
Sec. 3380. Purpose.
The purpose of the LC Limited Commercial District is to accommodate small offices and limited
commercial activities. These districts are intended to be adjacent to residential areas and act as
a buffer between residential and more intense uses
Sec. 3390. Permitted uses.
A. The following uses are permitted in the LC Limited Commercial District:
Residential uses:
Dwelling, duplex two-family.
Dwelling, single-family detached.
Group homcs.
Civic uses:
Day care centers, limited.
Private recreational areas, limited.
B. The following uses are permitted in the LC Limited Commercial District subject to the site
plan review provisions of section 7100 and to the provisions of section 3420, "special
conditions":
Residential uses:
Bed and breakfast homestay.
Boardinghouse.
Condominium, residential.
Dwelling, multifamily, up to 25 units per acre.
Dwelling, zero lot line, single-family, subject to the provisions of section 5200.
Fraternity and sorority houses.
Townhouse, residential, subject to the provisions of section 5300.
Civic uses:
Day care centers, commercial, 1,200 square feet or less in gross floor area.
Library, public.
Parks.
Public safety services.
Religious assembly.
School, primary and secondary.
Utility service.
Commercial uses:
Bed and breakfast inn.
Medical offices, 1,200 square feet or less in gross floor area.
Offices, 1,200 square feet or less in gross floor area.
Oil drilling, subject to the provisions of appendix A, Subdivision and Development Regulations,
section 6.4 Oil and Gas Well, as amended.
Services, 1,200 square feet or less in gross floor area, excluding automotive repair services and
restaurants
(Ordinance 30-89, sec. II, adopted 5/2/89; Ordinance 31-91, sec. 3, adopted 4/2/91; Ordinance
75-96, sec. 2, adopted 6/4/96)
Sec. 3400. Conditional uses.
The following uses are permitted in the LC Limited Commercial District subject to the approval
process provided in section 7200 and to the provisions of section 3420, Special Conditions:
Residential uses:
Dwelling, multifamily, exceeding 25 units per acre.
Household care facility.
Manufactured homes, subject to the provisions of section 5600.
Personal care home.
Civic uses:
Day care centers, commercial, more than 1,200 square feet in gross floor area.
Residential care facility.
Structured sober living facility.
Commercial uses:
Alcoholic beverage sales, subject to the provisions of section 5400.
Art gallery/museum.
Clinic.
Club.
Convenience stores.
Donation box.
Medical offices, more than 1,200 square feet in gross floor area.
Offices, more than 1,200 square feet in gross floor area.
Restaurant, limited.
Retail trade, excluding automobile sales and supermarkets.
Services, more than 1,200 square feet in gross floor area, excluding automotive repair services
and restaurants.
Self-storage facility/mini-warehouse.
(Ordinance 30-89, sec. II, adopted 5/2/89; Ordinance 67-91, sec. 1, adopted 7/2/91; Ordinance
74-94, sec. 1, adopted 5/17/94; Ordinance 81-94, sec. 1, adopted 6/21/94; Ordinance 75-96,
sec. 2, adopted 6/4/96; Ordinance 116-2003, sec. 1, adopted 12/2/03; Ordinance 43-2016
adopted 11/1/16)
3450. GC—GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
Sec. 3460. Purpose.
The purpose of the GC General Commercial District is to accommodate commercial activities of
a retail and service nature. These areas would be located along major streets and encouraged
to use site designs which have mutual benefits with other businesses in the area. (Ordinance
51-2018, sec. 3, adopted 10/2/18)
Sec. 3470. Permitted uses.
A. The following uses are permitted in the GC General Commercial District:
Residential uses:
Dwelling, duplex two-family.
Dwelling, single-family detached.
Group homes.
Personal care homes.
B. The following uses are permitted in the GC General Commercial District subject to the site
plan review provisions of section 7100.
Residential uses:
Bed and breakfast homestay.
Boardinghouse.
Condominium, residential.
Dwelling, multifamily.
Dwelling, zero lot line, single-family, subject to the provisions of section 5200.
Fraternity and sorority house.
Household care facility.
Townhouse, residential, subject to the provisions of section 5300.
Civic uses:
Cemetery.
College and university.
Day care centers, limited and commercial.
Library, public.
Parks.
Public.
Safety services.
Religious assembly.
Residential care facility.
School, primary and secondary.
Structured sober living facility.
Utility service.
Commercial uses:
Alcoholic beverage sales, subject to the provisions of section 5400.
Art gallery/museum.
Automotive sales and service.
Automotive service station.
Bed and breakfast inn.
Boat sales and service.
Business and trade schools.
Car wash.
Clinic.
Club.
Coin-operated amusement machines establishment, as regulated by section 5905.
Convenience store.
Donation box.
Exterminating services, without chemical storage.
Funeral home.
Hospital.
Hotel.
Indoor sports and recreation.
Medical office.
Motel.
Movie theater.
Nursery.
Offices.
Oil drilling, subject to the provisions of appendix A, Subdivision and Development Regulations,
section 6.4, Oil and Gas Well, as amended.
Repair services.
Restaurants.
Retail trade.
Self-storage facilities/mini-warehouse.
Services.
Shopping center.
Veterinary services.
(Ordinance 28-86, sec. 13, adopted 4/1/86; Ordinance 30-89, sec. II, adopted 5/2/89; Ordinance
31-91, sec. 3, adopted 4/2/91; Ordinance 75-96, sec. 2, adopted 6/4/96; Ordinance 35-98, sec.
1, adopted 4/21/98; Ordinance 03-2000, sec. 1, adopted 1/4/00; Ordinance 95-2001, sec. 4,
adopted 10/2/01; Ordinance 43-2016 adopted 11/1/16; Ordinance 51-2018, sec. 3, adopted
10/2/18)
Sec. 3480. Conditional uses.
The following uses are permitted in the GC General Commercial District subject to the approval
process provided in section 7200:
Alcoholic beverage sales, subject to the provisions of section 5400.
Automotive repair service.
Bus station.
Community residential center.
Contractor's yard.
Flea market.
Halfway houcc.
Kennel.
Light manufacturing.
Manufacturing homes, subject to the provisions of section 5600.
Outdoor entertainment and recreation.
Outdoor food court.
Outdoor storage.
Parking facility.
Recreational vehicle park.
Shooting range (indoor).
Warehousing facility.
(Ordinance 23-88, sec. 2, adopted 3/1/88; Ordinance 30-89, sec. II, adopted 5/2/89; Ordinance
75-96, sec. 2, adopted 6/4/96; Ordinance 86-96, sec. 1, adopted 6/18/96; Ordinance 03-2000,
sec. 2, adopted 1/4/00; Ordinance 103-2000, sec. 6, adopted 10/3/00; Ordinance 45-2001, sec.
2, adopted 5/1/01; Ordinance 95-2001, sec. 5, adopted 10/2/01; Ordinance 12-2017, sec. 1,
adopted 4/4/17; Ordinance 51-2018, sec. 3, adopted 10/2/18)
3510. LI—LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
Sec. 3520. Purpose.
The purpose of the LI Light Industrial District is to accommodate wholesale, trucking and
warehousing type activities along with light fabrication and processing. (Ordinance 72-99, sec. 1,
adopted 8/3/99; Ordinance 51-2018, sec. 3, adopted 10/2/18)
Sec. 3530. Permitted uses.
The following uses are permitted in the LI Light Industrial District subject to the site plan review
provisions of section 7100:
Residential uses:
Existing residential units may be rebuilt or replaced if destroyed, however the number of dwelling
units on a parcel shall not be increased. New dwelling units shall not be permitted unless
replacing an existing unit of the same square footage.
Civic uses:
Public safety services.
Religious assembly.
Utility service.
Commercial uses:
Adult entertainment and sexually oriented commercial establishments, subject to the provisions
of section 5500.
Alcoholic beverage sales, subject to the provisions of section 5400.
Automotive repairs.
Automotive service station.
Automotive sales and service.
Boat sales and service.
Bus station.
Business and trade schools.
Car wash.
Clinic.
Club.
Coin-operated amusement machines establishment.
Contractor's yard.
Convenience store.
Donation box.
Exterminating services, without chemical storage.
Flea market.
Funeral home.
Hospital.
Hotels.
Indoor sports and recreation.
Kennel.
Light manufacturing.
Medical office.
Motels.
Movie theater.
Nursery.
Offices.
Outdoor entertainment and recreation.
Outdoor storage.
Parking facilities.
Repair services.
Restaurants.
Retail trade.
Self-storage facilities/mini-warehouse.
Services.
Shopping center.
Veterinary services.
Light industrial uses:
Agriculture equipment sales and services.
Fabrication and assembly.
Freight hauling.
Heavy machinery sales and service.
Lumberyards.
Manufactured housing, individual accessory use.
Manufactured housing sales.
Oil drilling, subject to the provisions of appendix A, Subdivision and Development Regulations,
section 6.4, Oil and Gas Well, as amended.
Trucking facility.
Warehousing facility.
(Ordinance 28-86, sec. 13, adopted 4/1/86; Ordinance 30-89, sec. II, adopted 5/2/89; Ordinance
35-98, sec. 1, adopted 4/21/98; Ordinance 72-99, sec. 1, adopted 8/3/99; Ordinance 71-2000,
sec. 5, adopted 7/5/00; Ordinance 45-2001, sec. 3, adopted 5/1/01; Ordinance 95-2001, sec. 4,
adopted 10/2/01; Ordinance 61-2006, sec. 1, adopted 8/1/06; Ordinance 43-2016 adopted
11/1/16; Ordinance 51-2018, sec. 3, adopted 10/2/18)
Sec. 3540. Conditional uses.
The following uses are permitted in the LI Light Industrial District subject to the approval process
in section 7200.
Airport.
Communications towers and antennas as regulated by section 5910.
Community residential center.
Expansion of an existing residence.
Exterminating services, with on-site chemical storage.
Fuel and chemical storage.
Landfill.
Mining and excavation.
Motor vehicle salvage yard, subject to chapter 46, Environment, article V, Outdoor Storage,
Wichita Falls Code of Ordinances, as amended.
Outdoor food court.
Shooting range (indoor).
Shooting range (outdoor).
Slaughterhouse and meat packing.
Stockyards.
Structured sober living facility.
Halfway house.
(Ordinance 23-88, sec. 2, adopted 3/1/88; Ordinance 30-89, sec. II, adopted 5/2/89; Ordinance
75-96, sec. 2, adopted 6/4/96; Ordinance 86-96, sec. 1, adopted 6/18/96; Ordinance 35-98, sec.
2, adopted 4/21/98; Ordinance 72-99, sec. 1, adopted 8/3/99; Ordinance 103-2000, sec. 7,
adopted 10/3/00; Ordinance 45-2001, sec. 4, adopted 5/1/01; Ordinance 95-2001, sec. 5,
adopted 10/2/01; Ordinance 61-2006, sec. 1, adopted 8/1/06; Ordinance 78-2006, sec. 4,
adopted 9/19/06; Ordinance 03-2015, sec. 1, adopted 1/6/15; Ordinance 51-2018, sec. 3,
adopted 10/2/18)
3580. HI—HEAVY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
Sec. 3590. Purpose.
The purpose of the HI Heavy Industrial District is to accommodate major industrial developments
that are typically located on large sites. These areas generate heavy traffic and are typically
located near freeways and railroad facilities. (Ordinance 51-2018, sec. 3, adopted 10/2/18)
Sec. 3600. Permitted uses.
The following uses are permitted in the HI Heavy Industrial District subject to the site plan review
provisions of section 7100:
Residential uses:
Structured sober living facility.
Civic uses:
Public safety services.
Religious assembly.
Utility service.
Community residential centers.
Commercial uses:
Alcoholic beverage sales, subject to the provisions of section 5400.
Coin-operated amusement machines establishment, as regulated by section 5905.
Contractor's yard
Convenience stores.
Donation box.
Exterminating services, with or without chemical storage.
Offices.
Outdoor storage.
Restaurants.
Retail trade.
Services.
Shooting range (indoor).
Shopping center.
Heavy commercial uses:
Agriculture sales and services.
Airports.
Fabrication and assembly.
Freight hauling.
Fuel and chemical storage.
Heavy machinery sales and storage.
Light manufacturing.
Lumberyards.
Mining and excavation.
Manufactured housing, individual accessory use.
Manufactured housing sales.
Motor vehicle salvage yard, subject to chapter 46, Environment, article V, Outdoor Storage,
Wichita Falls Code of Ordinances, as amended.
Oil drilling, subject to the provisions of appendix A, Subdivision and Development Regulations,
section 6.4, Oil and Gas Well, as amended.
Stockyards.
Trucking facilities.
Warehousing facilities.
Industrial uses:
Basic industry and manufacturing.
Industrial park.
Power generation.
Refineries.
(Ordinance 28-86, sec. 15, adopted 4/1/86; Ordinance 30-89, sec. II, adopted 5/2/89; Ordinance
50-94, sec. 1, adopted 4/19/94; Ordinance 84-94, sec. 1, adopted 6/21/94; Ordinance 86-96,
sec. 1, adopted 6/18/96; Ordinance 35-98, sec. 2, adopted 4/21/98; Ordinance 71-2000, sec. 6,
adopted 7/5/00; Ordinance 45-2001, sec. 5, adopted 5/1/01; Ordinance 95-2001, sec. 4,
adopted 10/2/01; Ordinance 43-2016 adopted 11/1/16; Ordinance 51-2018, sec. 3, adopted
10/2/18; Ordinance 16-2021 adopted 6/1/21)
Sec. 3605. Conditional uses.
The following uses are permitted in the HI Heavy Industrial District subject to the approval
process in section 7200:
Communications towers and antennas as regulated by section 5910.
Landfill.
Shooting range (outdoor).
Slaughterhouse and meat packing
(Ordinance 45-2001, sec. 6, adopted 5/1/01; Ordinance 51-2018, sec. 3, adopted 10/2/18;
Ordinance 16-2021 adopted 6/1/21)
Section 3640. PUD— PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
Secs. 3691-3699. Reserved
Section 3700. RDD RIVER DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
[Sec.] 3710. Purpose.
The purpose of a RDD River Development District is to provide a facility for recreation and
leisure and to enhance tourism. The district shall incorporate uses that will upgrade the river
cnvironmcnt into a permancnt rccr ational and commcrcial facility. (Ordinance 85 2009 adopted
11/3/09)
[Sec.] 3720. Permitted uses.
A. The following uses are permitted in the RDD River Development District:
Residential uses:
Dwelling, duplex two family.
Dwelling, single family detached.
B. The following uses are permitted in the RDD River Development District subject to the Site
Plan Review provisions of section 7100:
Residential uses:
Condominium residential.
Dwelling, multifamily.
Dwelling, zero lot line single family, subject to the provisions of section 5200.
Group homes.
Townhouse residential, subject to the provisions of section 5300.
Civic uses:
Cemetery.
Convention center.
Daycare, limited and commercial.
Library, public.
Nature center.
Park.
Public safety services.
Religious aembly.
Schools, primary and secondary.
Utility service.
Commercial uses:
Alcoholic beverage sales, subject to the provisions of section 5/100.
Art gallery/museum.
Bed and breakfast inn.
Clinic.
Club.
Convenience store.
Hotels.
Indoor sports and recreation.
Medical office.
Motels.
Movie theater.
Nursery.
Offices.
Recreation vehicle park.
Restaurants.
Retail trade.
Services, except repair services.
Shopping center.
(rdinance '20 89 cec. II,�, adopted � 9; Ordinance 31_91 cec. 3,, adopted�r2/91; Ordinance
[Sec.] 3730. Conditional uses.
The following uses are permitted in the RDD River Development District subject to the approval
process provided in section 7200:
Outdoor entertainment and recreation.
Outdoor food court.
Personal care home.
Ordinance 95_2001, cec. 5�, ac^opted 11 n0//2 1; Ordinance 85_2009 pted 11/3/09; Ordinance
03 2015, sec. 1, adopted 1/6/15)
[Sec.] 37/10. Development regulations.
Each site in the RDD River Development District shall be subject to the same development
regulations as provided for in section 3/190 [for] the general commercial district. (Ordinance 85
2009 adopted 11/3/09)
[Sec.] 3750. Special conditions.
plan review, within the RDD district must meet substantial landscaping req iirementc to meet the
purpose of a linear park system.
2. Conservation of existing trees and natural areas shall be given consideration.
3. Dedication of open-space easements may be required to install a linear trail system.
/1. To the greatest extent possible, businesses and other public facilities must orient the
buildings to face the river.
5. Signs must be approved through the site plan review process.
6. No repair services or outdoor storage/display shall be permitted.
3700. RIVER DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT(Outside Greater Downtown Zone)
Sec. 3701. Purpose
The River Development District is to provide a facility for recreation and leisure, enhance tourism
and entertainment opportunities. The district shall incorporate uses that will upgrade the river
environment into a permanent recreational and commercial facility.
Sec. 3702. Uses Defined
The zoning uses noted for RDD as defined in Section 2100 — Downtown Use Definitions.
Sec. 3703. Permitted uses.
The following uses permitted in the RDD River Development District subject to the Site Plan
Review provisions of section 7100:
Residential uses:
Dwelling, Multi-family> 25 units.
Civic/Office uses:
Religious assembly(church/synagogue/temple/place of worship).
Civic Center (Municipal).
Civic Club, Halls and Lodges.
Community Center (Public).
Convention Center/Exhibition Hall.
Correctional Institution, Jail.
Electrical Substation - Public Utility.
Franchised Private Utility.
Governmental Building/Facility.
Library, Public.
Museum.
Nature Center.
Park and/or Playground (Public, Municipal).
Parole-Probation Office.
Office — Professional and General Business.
Post Office (Governmental).
Public Assembly (Auditorium, Gymnasium, Stadiums, Meeting Halls, etc.).
Public Utility/Safety Services.
School — Public (K-12).
School — Parochial or Private (K-12).
Trails/Linear Park System (Public, Municipal).
Travel Agency.
Utilities — Communication Facilities/Telecom.
Commercial/Services uses:
Accessory Building/Structure (business or industry).
Alcoholic Beverage Sales. Subiect to Section 5400.
Antique Shop (No outside sales or storage).
Art Gallery/Museum/Dealer.
Artist Studio.
Automobile Driving School
Bakery— Retail (Eating Establishment, No Drive Through)
Ballet/Dance/Drama/Music Schools (Performing Arts).
Book/Stationary Shop (retail only).
Catering Service.
Eating Establishment/Restaurant (No Drive Through Service).
Eating Establishment/Restaurant/Kiosk (with Drive Through Service).
Eating Establishment with Micro-brewery (Onsite Manufacturing and Sales) > 50% food sales.
Floral Shop (retail only).
Health Club (indoor).
Health Club (outdoor).
Hotel/Motel (less than 30-day occupancy).
Laundry/Dry Cleaning (Retail Only— Drop Off/Pickup).
Locksmith.
Martial Arts Studio/Classes.
Meat and Fish Market (retail only).
Music Store/Lessons.
Outdoor Food Court.
Photography Studio.
Rehabilitation Care Institution (business).
Amusement& Recreation uses:
Amusement, Commercial (indoor).
Aquatic Facility: Public.
Billiard/Pool Facility (one or two as an accessory to a permitted use).
Bowling Alley (Air conditioned and sound proofed).
Concert Hall.
Recreational Vehicle Park.
Skating/Hockey Rink.
Tennis Court (private/not lighted).
Tennis Court (public/government ownership; lighted).
Theatre, Live or Performing Arts or Dinner Theatre.
Theatre, Movie/Cinema (indoors).
Transportation/Auto Services uses:
Auto/Motor Vehicle Rental (office only).
Bicycle Sales and/or Repair.
EV Charging Station/Infrastructure Station.
Parking Lot or Garage as Accessory Use.
Parking Lot or Garage as Primary Use.
Personal Mobility Device System (Bicycles/Scooters).
Transit or Passenger Terminal/Travel Center.
Wholesale Trade/Industrial:
Containers (shipping) or Metal Trailer Unit/Modular Pods for temporary storage during
construction; ONLY with permit from Building Inspection).
Utilities-Communications Facilities/Telecommunications.
(Ordinance 30-89, sec. II, adopted 5/2/89; Ordinance 31-91, sec. 3, adopted 4/2/91; Ordinance
75-96, sec. 2, adopted 6/4/96; Ordinance 85-2009 adopted 11/3/09)
Sec. 3704. Conditional uses.
The following uses are permitted in the RDD River Development District subject to the approval
process provided in section 7200:
Residential uses:
Dwelling — Multi-Family < 25 units.
Household Care Facility.
Multi-family above a business, < 4 units.
Multi-family upper stories, > 4 units.
Structured Sober Living Facility.
Civic/Office uses:
Bank-Automated Teller Machine (ATM) Drive Through.
Bank, Savings, and Loan or Credit Union.
Cemetery and/or Mausoleum.
Clinic— Dental, Medical, Chiropractic and/or Counseling.
College and University.
Daycare Center (Limited and Commercial).
Electrical Substation.
Fraternal Organization.
Institution of Religious, Educational or Philanthropic Nature but not meeting Church/Synagogue,
Temple or Place of Worship Definition.
Office Showroom.
School — Commercial Trade (Vocational & Business).
Structured Sober Living Facility.
Studio for Radio and/or Television (No tower).
Zoo (Public).
Commercial/Services uses:
Ambulance, EMS.
Apparel Shop.
Bakery— Retail with Drive Through.
Bakery—Wholesale.
Chocolaterie / Chocolatier.
Cigar Bar/Lounge.
Club, Private.
Copy/Photocopy, Duplication Shop.
Convenience Store (No Gasoline Sales).
Dance Hall/Dancing Facility.
Drinking Establishment/Bar— Licensed as a Private Club
Drinking Establishment/Bar < 50% food sales.
Electronic Commerce (Retail Only).
Food Truck/Mobile Food Establishment (non-special event).
General Retail/Merchandise Stores (No outside storage).
Grocery Food Store.
Hobby, Handicraft and/or Crafts Store (Retail only).
Hotel/Motel — Extended Stay (more than 30-days with kitchen facilities).
Kiosk (providing an allowed use).
Locksmith.
Mailing Service (Private).
Micro-Brewery.
Motion Picture/Movie Studio/Production — Commercial.
Nursery, Garden Center or Greenhouse (inside storage).
Pharmacy/Drug Store (retail only).
Retail Sales Establishment— Specialty (Boutique, Card, Gift Shop).
Shoes/Boot Repair Shop (Retail).
Tailor, Seamstress or Dressmaker (Retail only).
Wedding Chapel.
Amusement& Recreation uses:
Amusement/Recreation, Commercial (outdoor).
Amusement, Commercial —Temporary.
Amusement Devices/Arcades.
Aquatic Facility: Private.
Archery, Paintball, Shooting Ranges Indoor.
Billiard/Pool Facility (3 or more tables).
Bingo, Domino Parlor or Similar Commercial Facility.
Coin Operated Amusement Devices/Arcade.
Fairground/Rodeo Grounds/Exhibition Area.
Golf Driving Range (indoor).
Playfield or Stadium (private).
Private Recreation Area.
Zoo (Private).
Wholesale Trade/Industrial:
Carpenter, Cabinet, Woodworking Shop.
Contractor's Office/Sales (no outside storage of vehicles).
Distribution Center.
Gases (Industrial/Medical-Grade/Specialty) Compressed/Liquid Sales.
Micro Brewery.
Manufacturing — Incidental.
Printing/Publishing Equipment, Supplies and Repairs.
Solar Panel System (Ground).
Solar Panel System (Roof).
Warehousing (Distribution / Storage).
Wholesale Trade— Durable and Nondurable Goods Not Otherwise Listed.
Winery (indoor storage only).
Woodworking Shop.
Transportation/Auto Services uses:
All-Terrain Vehicle Dealer/Sales.
Auto Dealer (New—Auto Servicing and Used Auto Sales as accessory uses only; No outdoor
sales).
Automobile Driving School.
Auto Glass Repair/Tinting.
Auto Parts Sale (new or rebuilt; No Outside Storage, No Outside Display, No Repairs).
Auto/Motor Vehicle Rental.
Automobile Wash — Full Service.
Boats and Personal Watercraft Sales (New and Indoor repair).
Taxi/Uber/Lyft/Limousine Service.
Temporary Uses:
Christmas Tree Sales Lot.
Containers (shipping) or Metal/Modular Pods for temporary storage during seasonal sales and
not occupying required parking or encroaching on required setbacks.
Outdoor Entertainment (non-residential; 3-day limit); refer to Section 6600.
(Ordinance 75-96, sec. 2, adopted 6/4/96; Ordinance 103-2000, sec. 8, adopted 10/3/00;
Ordinance 95-2001, sec. 5, adopted 10/2/01; Ordinance 85-2009 adopted 11/3/09; Ordinance
03-2015, sec. 1, adopted 1/6/15)
Sec. 3705. Development Regulations
Each site in the River Development District (RDD) shall be subject to the same development
regulations as provided for in section 3/190 [for] the general commercial district. (Ordinance 85
2009 adopted 11/3/09) shall be subject to the saic following development regulations:
1. Lot area: 5,000 square feet, minimum.
2. Lot width: 50 feet, minimum.
3. Front setback: 10 feet 25 feet minimum; --- e r aeeess subdivision where reduced
cctback a., per Scction /12/10 shall apply.
4. Side setback, interior:
A. Single family and duplex dwellings: Five feet, minimum.
B. All other uses: No minimum; in accordance with adopted Building Code
requirements.
5. Side setback, exterior: 15 feet 25 foot minimum, except 15 foot minimum for single family
and duplex dwellings.
6. Rear setback:
A. Single family and duplex dwelling: Five feet minimum from common lot linc or one
foot minimum from alley. (See Section 6500 for accessory structure setbacks and
Section 6210 for setback requirements for rear vehicular access.)
B. All other uses: No minimum. However, in no case shall the roof overhang extend
over the property line, and shall be in accordance with adopted Building Code
requirements.
7. Height: No maximum.
8. Building coverage: No maximum, except 50 percent of lot area maximum, for single family
and duplex dwellings.
9. Open space: 20 percent of lot area, minimum, for multifamily dwellings containing 25 units
or more.
Sec. 3706. Special conditions:
1. Each site in the RDD River Development District, cxccpt rocidcntial usoc not cubjcct to Tito
plan review, within the RDD district must meet substantial landscaping requirements to meet the
purpose of a linear park system.
2. Conservation of existing trees and natural areas shall be given consideration.
3. Dedication of open-space easements may be required to install a linear trail system.
4. To the greatest extent possible, businesses and other public facilities must orient the
buildings to face the river.
5. Signs must be approved through the site plan review process.
6. No repair services or outdoor storage/display shall be permitted.
Notes:
Refer to Section 4600 for screening and buffering requirements.
Refer to Section 6220 for a detailed parking schedule by land use.
Refer to Section 6700 for a detailed schedule of sign standards.
Refer to Section 6800 for detailed landscaping regulations.
Secs. 3707-3714. Reserved.
3780. CBD CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
[Sec.] 3790. Purpose.
The purpose of the CBD Central Business District is to providc a commercial corc ar with wido
provisions are made for off street parking, heig-r",+�area regulat+ensere shall be only one
contiguous central business district in the city.
[Sec.] 3800. Permitted uses.
The following uses are permitted in the CBD Central Business District subject to the site plan
review provisions of section 7100:
All uses permitted in section 3/170 of the GC General Commercial District.
Flea market.
Light manufacturing.
Outdoor display.
Outdoor food court.
Personal care home.
Warehousing.
{-Ordinance 30-89, sec. II, adopted 5/2/89; Ordinance 75 96, sec.
03 2015, sec. 1, adopted 1/6/15; Ordinance 2016 adopted 11/1/16)
[Sec.] 3805. Conditional uses.
The following uses are permitted in the CBD Central Business District subject to the approval
process in section 7200.
Community residential center.
Group homes.
Halfway homes.
Outdoor storage.
sec.. 9,�, adopted 10/3 00; Ordinance 95_2001, sec. 5',�, adopted 2
[Sec.] 3810. Development regulations.
Each site in a CBD Central Business District shall be subject to the following development
regulations:
1. Lot area [and] width: No minimum.
2. Setbacks: As required by h pter 22, Buildings and Building Regulations, of the Wichita
Calk Code of Ordinances ac amended
3. Height: No maximum.
/1. Building coverage: No maximum.
requirements.
{Ordinance 30 89, sec. II, adopted 5/2/89; Ordinance /I/I 2016 adopted 11/1/16)
[Sec.] 3811. Special conditions.
The following special conditions are applicable to the CBD Central Business District:
1. Commercial uses shall not be open to the public from the hours of 2:15 a.m. through 5:30
a.m., with the exception of the following:
a I edging establishments ac definer! by coo+inn 58 201 of this rode of Ordinances; and
ordinance].
{Ordinance /12 2009, sec. 1, adopted 7/7/09)
3715 3840, BA—BROOK AVENUE DISTRICT
Sec. 3716 3844. Purpose.
The purpose of the BA Brook Avenue District regulations is to provide for limited office use along
Brook Avenue by recognizing the unique characteristics of an older residential area, the
conflicting uses which existed in the area prior to the adoption of this ordinance, and the need to
limit any nonresidential development to the lots abutting Brook Avenue.
Sec. 3717 3842. Permitted uses.
A. The following uses are permitted in the BA Brook Avenue District:
Residential uses:
Dwelling, duplex two-family.
Dwelling, single-family detached.
Civic uses:
Day care centers, limited.
B. The following uses are permitted in the BA Brook Avenue District subject to the site plan
review provisions of section 7100:
Residential uses:
Condominiums, residential.
Dwelling, zero lot line, single-family, subject to provisions of section 5200.
Dwelling, multifamily, up to 25 units per acre.
Civic uses:
Parks.
Religious assembly.
Commercial uses:
Clinic.
Medical office.
Offices.
Sec. 3718 3845. Conditional uses.
The following uses are permitted in the BA Brook Avenue District subject to the approval
process provided in section 7200:
Residential uses:
Household Care Facility.
Structured Sober Living Facility.
Therapy and rehabilitation.
Sec. 3719 3847. Development regulations.
Each site in a BA Brook Avenue District shall be subject to the following development
regulations, except for zero lot line dwellings and townhouses.
1. Lot area: 5,000 square feet, minimum.
2. Lot width: 50 feet, minimum.
3. Front setback: 25 feet, minimum, except five feet, minimum, along Brook Avenue.
4. Side setback, interior: Five feet, minimum.
5. Side setback, exterior: 25 feet, minimum, except 15 feet minimum for single-family and
duplex dwellings, and five feet, minimum, along Brook Avenue.
6. Rear setback: Five feet, minimum, except one foot, minimum, when abutting an alley.
7. Height: One story, maximum, not exceeding 25 feet. The pitch of the main roof shall not be
less than two [feet] of rise for each 12 feet of horizontal run.
8. Building coverage: 50 percent of lot area, maximum.
9. Brook Avenue lot frontage: Uses other than single-family and duplex dwellings shall have a
minimum 145 feet lot frontage on Brook Avenue.
10. Parking. Off-street parking facilities shall be provided in accordance with section 6200 with
the following exceptions:
When additions or enlargements are made to an existing building or use, or any change of
occupancy or manner of operation is made that would result in additional parking spaces being
required, off-street parking shall be provided on-site for the entire building or use.
Furthermore, there shall be no parking of vehicles in the setback area abutting any street except
for Brook Avenue. Additionally, there shall be no parking of vehicles on the street curb in this
district, unless the curb abuts a single-family or duplex residential use.
11. Access: Parking facilities for non-single-family and duplex dwellings may have no more
than one curb cut per lot, and may also be allowed ingress and egress from an alley.
12. Landscaping: Landscaping shall be provided in accordance with sections 6800 through
6845 of this ordinance. Furthermore, the setback area abutting any street except for Brook
Avenue shall be landscaped with grass or any other similar ground cover, and shall not be
paved with any impervious material except for required driveway.
Sec. 3720 3849. Buffering requirements.
Due to the special character of the BA Brook Avenue District, the following buffering
requirements shall apply in lieu of the requirements of section 4600:
Additional setback: When uses other than single-family and duplex dwellings abut an SF-2-
Single-Family Residential (standard lot) District, no portion of the structure shall be closer to the
SF-2-Single-Family Residential (standard lot) District than 30 feet. This requirement shall not
apply if an existing structure is utilized for non-single-family or duplex dwellings.
Screening: Uses other than single-family and duplex dwellings abutting an SF-2-Single-Family
Residential (standard lot) Zoning District shall provide and maintain screening in the following
manner: A six-foot-high solid double-sided wooden fence placed on a concrete foundation with
brick columns placed no more than 20 feet apart, measured center line to center line, shall
extend from the rear property line to the intersecting building setback line; and, a four-foot-high
solid brick fence tapering to two feet in height shall extend from the building setback line to the
property line.
Lighting. All outdoor lighting must be directed away from residential areas.
Sec. 3721 3854. Sign regulations.
Due to the special character of the BA Brook Avenue District, only the following types of signs
shall be permitted:
A. On-premises ground signs. On-premises ground signs shall be permitted in accordance
with the following regulations:
1. Maximum area: 60 square feet.
2. Maximum height: Three feet.
3. Setback: None, provided it does not obstruct view to motorists and pedestrians and meets
the requirements of section 102-40, Visibility Sight Triangle, of the Wichita Falls Code of
Ordinances, as amended.
4. Maximum number: One per lot.
B. On-premises wall signs. On-premises wall signs shall be permitted in accordance with the
following regulations:
1. Maximum area: 60 square feet.
2. Maximum number: One per business.
C. Miscellaneous signs. Construction, directional, nameplate, and real estate signs shall be
allowed as per the provisions of table 6741.
Sec. 3722 3853. Nonconforming uses.
Due to the special character of the BA Brook Avenue District, the following nonconforming
regulations shall apply in lieu of the requirements of section 6100 of this ordinance. A
nonconforming use in a BA district shall not be resumed if discontinued for a period exceeding
two years; expanded; converted to a different nonconforming use; or reconstructed if destroyed.
Existing office uses may be converted to another office if minimum parking requirements are
met. A nonconforming sign shall be removed after discontinuance of a nonconforming use.
Secs. 3723-3729. Reserved.
3730 3-900. CC—COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR DISTRICT
Sec. 3731 3908. Purpose.
The purpose of the CC Commercial Corridor District is to accommodate small offices,
neighborhood commercial activities and residential uses to promote a traditional neighborhood
district. These districts are intended to be adjacent to residential areas and act as a buffer
between residential and more intense uses.
Sec. 3732 3,940. Permitted uses.
A. The following uses are permitted in the CC Commercial Corridor District:
Residential uses:
Dwelling, duplex two-family.
Dwelling, single-family detached.
Group home.
B. The following uses are permitted in the CC Commercial Corridor District subject to the site
plan review provisions of section 7100 and to the provisions of section 3940, Special conditions.
Residential uses:
Bed and breakfast homestay.
Bed and breakfast inn.
Boardinghouse.
Condominium.
Dwelling, multifamily, up to 25 units per acre.
Dwelling, zero lot line single-family, subject to the provisions of section 5200.
Townhouse, subject to the provisions of section 5300.
Civic uses:
Day care centers, limited and commercial.
Library, public.
Parks.
Private recreational areas, limited.
Public safety services.
Religious assembly.
School, primary and secondary.
Utility service.
Commercial uses:
Art gallery/museum.
Clinic.
Exterminating services, without chemical storage.
Medical office.
Nursery.
Offices.
Oil drilling, subject to the provisions of appendix A, Subdivision and Development Regulations,
section 6.4 Oil and Gas Well, as amended.
Restaurants.
Restaurants, limited.
Retail trade, excluding automotive sales.
Services.
(Ordinance 32-2010, sec. 2, adopted 6/1/10)
Sec. 3733 391-5. Conditional uses.
The following uses are permitted in the CC Commercial Corridor District subject to the approval
process provided in section 7200 and to the provisions of section 3940, Special Conditions.
Residential uses:
Dwelling, multifamily, exceeding 25 units per acre.
Personal care home.
Household Care Facility.
Structured Sober Living Facility.
Civic uses:
Residential care facility.
Commercial uses:
Alcoholic beverage sales, subject to the provisions of section 5400.
Automotive service station.
Business and trade schools.
Club.
Convenience store.
Indoor sports and recreation.
Movie theatre.
Repair services.
Self-storage facility/mini-warehouse.
Shopping center.
(Ordinance 32-2010, sec. 2, adopted 6/1/10)
Sec. 3734 3-920. Development regulations.
Each site in a CC Commercial Corridor District shall be subject to the following development
regulations, except for zero lot line dwellings and townhouses:
1. Lot area: 5,000 square feet minimum.
2. Lot width: 50 feet, minimum.
3. Front setback: 25 feet, minimum.
4. Side setback, interior: Five feet minimum.
5. Side setback exterior: 25 feet minimum, except 15 feet minimum for single-family and
duplex dwellings.
6. Rear setback: Five feet minimum.
7. Height: 35 feet maximum. For school and religious assembly uses, the maximum height
shall be 45 feet.
8. Building coverage: 55 percent of lot area, maximum, except 50 percent of the lot area,
maximum, for single-family and duplex dwellings.
9. Lighting: All outdoor lighting shall be directed away from residential areas.
10. Speakers: All audio devices, including, but not limited to, speakers, for restaurant drive-in
and other like facilities, shall be located near and directed toward a public street. The primary
building shall be situated between the location of the speaker and any adjacent residential
district or use.
Sec. 3735 3925. Sign regulations.
Due to the special character of the CC Commercial Corridor District, only the following types of
signs are permitted:
A. Ground signs. Ground signs are permitted in accordance with the following regulations:
1. Maximum area: 60 square feet.
2. Maximum height: Four feet above top of sign base.
3. Setback: Ten feet, if taller than three feet. Signs are subject to the requirements of section
102-40, Visibility Sight Triangle, of the Wichita Falls Code of Ordinances, as amended.
4. Maximum number: One per business, per street frontage.
5. Sign base: All ground signs shall be mounted on a masonry base consistent with the
principal building material usage. The base maximum height shall not exceed 1.5 feet, with the
width and depth not to exceed nine inches beyond the perimeter of the sign.
6. Sign base landscaping: All commercial ground signs shall be landscaped, with landscaping
height not to exceed the base of the sign. Use of low-bearing dwarf shrubs, per section 6800, is
required to screen the base and complement site landscaping. Shrubs shall be planted in a
staggered double row along the base of all sign faces such that at least 75 percent of the base is
screened.
7. Sign lighting: Signs may be internally or externally illuminated. Message center signs,
however, are prohibited.
B. On-premise wall signs. On-premise wall signs shall be permitted in accordance with the
following regulations:
1. Maximum area: 60 square feet.
2. Maximum number: One per business, per street frontage.
C. Miscellaneous signs. All other signs permitted as per the provisions of Table 6741.
Sec. 3736 3,930. Building material requirements.
Buildings in the CC Commercial Corridor District shall incorporate the following exterior building
materials to create and complement the building's architectural design.
A. Primary exterior building materials shall consist of material comparable in grade and
quality, to include the following: face brick, natural stone, rock face or specially designed pre-
cast concrete units with a decorative material or texture. Smooth faced concrete block is not
permitted as a primary exterior building material.
B. Cement stucco may be used as an acceptable exterior primary building material.
C. The following exterior building materials are not permitted as the primary material but may
be used as a secondary treatment to complement the primary exterior building materials:
1. Synthetic stucco materials such as EIFS (Exterior Insulation Finishing System), cast
sprayed textures, and trowel knock down textured finishes;
2. Metal siding or metal panels;
3. Smooth faced concrete block;
4. Glass, glass block, and glazed curtain-walls; and
5. Plastic, vinyl or wood siding.
D. All principal and accessory buildings shall meet the following minimum percentage
requirements for primary exterior building materials:
1. Minimum: 60 percent for all nonresidential building exterior walls.
2. Minimum: 60 percent for all residential building exterior walls. Accessory buildings
accessory to a residential use less than 150 square feet shall be exempt from this provision.
E. Architectural plans shall be prepared by a design professional, to include:
1. Elevations of all sides of the principal and accessory buildings;
2. Type, color and percentage of all exterior primary and secondary building materials,
excluding all door and window openings; and
3. Location and screening of trash receptacles, heating, air conditioning and ventilation
systems.
F. All accessory buildings, at minimum, shall be consistent in design and usage of material as
the principal building, except as permitted per section 3930 D.2 of this ordinance.
Sec. 3737 3935. Nonconforming building materials.
Existing buildings in the CC Commercial Corridor District not in conformance with the provisions
set forth in section 3930 shall comply with said provisions in the event of either of the following:
A. There is an increase in area or height of the principal building of a nonresidential use.
B. The principal building is demolished or destroyed beyond 50 percent of the replacement
cost of its current material status on the date of the damage.
Sec. 3738 3940. Special conditions.
The following special conditions are applicable to the CC Commercial Corridor District:
A. No outdoor repair service of any kind shall be permitted.
B. Commercial uses shall not be open to the public from the hours of 12:00 midnight through
6:00 a.m.
Sec. 3739 3945. Lighting.
A. In the CC Commercial Corridor District, all means of outdoor lighting shall be shown on all
building elevations and site plans for ground locations.
B. An outdoor light plan shall be submitted with the site plan and building elevation plan.
C. All outdoor building, parking, and decorative lighting shall be directed away from residential
uses and shall be shielded at all times so as to substantially reduce light being shown upon
adjacent residential uses and so as to prevent public nuisances.
Secs. 3740-3749. Reserved.
3750. GREATER DOWNTOWN ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS
Sec. 3751 GREATER DOWNTOWN AREA
The greater downtown zoning districts shall include all areas within the boundaries of the
following:
Starting at the northeast corner of Broad Street and Wichita River Trail, heading east following
the north side of the Wichita River Trail to intersection of the Wichita River Trail and the BNSF
railroad;
Continuing South following the west side of the BNSF railroad to the intersection of BNSF
railroad and Ohio Avenue to the intersection of Ohio Avenue and 6th Street;
Continuing East along 6th street to the intersection of 6th Street and the alley to the intersection
of 7th street and La Salle;
Continuing East along 7th street to the intersection of 7th street and the west side of the BNSF
railroad;
Continuing south along the west side of the BNSF railroad to the intersection of the BNSF
railroad and Spur 447 Overpass;
Continuing southeast along the northern side of Spur 447 Overpass as it transitions into Kell
Boulevard to the intersection of Kell Boulevard and east side of Central East Freeway;
Continuing north along the east side of Central East Freeway as it transitions into Broad Street
to the intersection of Broad Street and the Wichita River Trail.
Sec. 3752 OVERVIEW AND CONFORMANCE WITH DOWNTOWN USE TABLE
1. The use of land and/or buildings shall be in accordance with those listed in the Downtown Use
Table. No land or building shall hereafter be used and no building or structure shall be erected,
altered, or converted other than for the uses specified in the zoning district in which it is located.
The legend for interpreting the permitted uses in the Downtown Use Table is:
P Designates use permitted in the zoning district indicated.
Designates use may be permitted in the zoning district indicated by a Conditional
C Use Permit (CUP); for details refer to Section 7200 of the Wichita Falls Zoning
Ordinance.
Blank Designates use prohibited (i.e. not allowed) in the zoning district indicated.
Land uses are defined in Section 2000 (Definitions), Wichita Falls Zoning Ordinance.
2. If a use is not listed (or is blank) in the Downtown Use Table, it is not allowed in any of the
downtown zoning districts.
3. Unless otherwise noted, a use listed in the Downtown Use Table will be the predominant use of
the land. If noted as an accessory use, then such use will only be allowed as an accessory use
(as defined in the zoning ordinance) to a permitted use.
Sec. 3753 NON-CONFORMING USE LIMITATION
In the Downtown Zoning Districts, if a building, structure or parcel of land becomes vacant, ceases
operations and remains unoccupied for a period of one (1) year or more in the greater downtown
core,then all non-conforming rights shall be deemed to be permanently abandoned.The use of the
premises/structure/land parcel(s) shall be in conformance with the uses outlined in the Downtown
Use Table, as adopted in the Wichita Falls Code of Ordinances, for the identified special downtown
zoning districts (Section 3750 - CBD, GC-D, RDD-D and LI-D). Section 6146 (Non-Conforming
Uses) outlines an appeal mechanism through filing an application for a conditional use permit
(section 7200)with the Planning and Zoning Commission specifically stating the reasons for which
the applicant believes the non-conforming use status should be extended beyond the one (1)year
expiration time frame.
Sec. 3754 DOWNTOWN USE TABLE
A. Land Use Categories
All items listed alphabetically by category in the Use Table.
The Downtown Zoning Use Table organizes land uses by the following categories:
1. Residential
2. Institutional/Governmental
3. Office
4. Services (Personal & Business)
5. Retail
6. Transportation & Auto Services
7. Amusement & Recreation
8. Commercial & Wholesale Trade
9. Light Assembly/Industrial/Utilities
10. Mineral Extraction
11. Temporary Uses
B. Downtown Use Table Abbreviations
The following abbreviations are for the Zoning Districts in the greater downtown core and utilized in
the Downtown Use Table:
CBD — Central Business District
GC-D — General Commercial Downtown District
RDD-D — River Development District Downtown
LI-D — Light Industrial Downtown District
Critical Downtown Corridors for Both Access & Visual Appeal: Scott Ave, 6th Street, 8th Street
Sec. 3755 CLASSIFICATION OF NEW/UNLISTED USES
It is recognized that new types of land use will arise in the future, and forms of land use not presently
anticipated may seek to locate in the downtown core of the City of Wichita Falls. In order to provide
for such changes and contingencies, a determination as to the appropriate classification of any new
or unlisted form of land use in the Downtown Use Table shall be done through the
rezone/amendment application process. Interested persons may submit the rezone/amendment
application and associated fees to be processed by the Wichita Falls Planning Division staff with a
recommendation regarding appropriateness of the proposed land use provided to the Planning and
Zoning Commission for their consideration. The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider the
application merits and render a recommendation (approve or disapprove) for City Council's final
review and determination.
Secs. 3756-3764. Reserved.
Sec. 3765 GREATER DOWNTOWN ZONING DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS:
Each downtown zoning district has additional regulations to address the use of the lot and building
with minimum standards for height, setbacks (front, side and rear), maximum building coverage,
parking, landscaping, hours of operation, etc.
Sec. 3766 Central Business District- CBD
Sec. 3767 Purpose/Overview
The CBD Central Business District is the commercial core and focal point of the city in the downtown
area characterized by a mix of higher intensity land uses including office, business, residential,
personal services, entertainment and institutional/civic activities. This district radiates from 8th and
Ohio Streets in the historic district to include a mix of multi-story and mixed use office towers and
primarily consists of older business structures which predate the modern shopping center concepts,
and special provisions are made for off-street parking, height, and area regulations.There shall be
only one contiguous Central Business District within the City of Wichita Falls.
Sec. 3768 Development Regulations - CBD
Each site in the Central Business District (CBD) shall be subject to the following development
regulations:
1. Lot area fandl width: No minimum.
2. Setbacks: As required by Chapter 22, Buildings and Building Regulations, of the Wichita
Falls Code of Ordinances, as amended.
3. Height: No maximum.
4. Building coverage: No maximum.
5. Parking Facilities:
Historically, there were no minimum parking standards set within the CBD. To ensure adequate
parking for all building/lot uses within this zone, particularly for mixed-use development projects and
conversion to multi-family residential uses, parking requirements will be assessed on an individual
project basis.
6. Landscaping:
There are limited landscaping strip areas outside of the public right of way in the core of downtown.
Creative methods for landscape enhancement are encouraged by and in conjunction with the City;
which may include but are not limited to planters or planter boxes and/or tree well plantings utilizing
an urban species suitable for a downtown environment. All landscaping plans shall be submitted for
review and consideration via the e-plans portal. Any proposed landscaping in the public right of way
will require an encroachment agreement.
7. Streetscape Protection:
Any damage to existing streetscape design, including street trees, by development, use,or condition
of private property shall be corrected by the property owner at the owner's expense to the
satisfaction of the City of Wichita Falls Department of Public Works prior to the release of the
Certificate of Occupancy by the Chief Building Official.Any damage not corrected by the owner shall
be corrected by the City of Wichita Falls, the cost of which is to be billed to the owner, including city
administrative costs.
For purposes of this Section, Streetscape shall be defined to include any public improvement
adjacent to private property regardless of whether or not it is part of the Wichita Falls Downtown
Strategic Plan related to streetscapes implementation.
Notes:
Refer to Section 4600 for buffering requirements.
Refer to Sections 5980-5986 for outdoor display requirements.
Refer to Section 6220 for a detailed parking schedule by land use.
Refer to Section 6700 for a detailed schedule of sign standards.
Refer to Section 6800 for detailed landscaping regulations.
Sec. 3769 Special conditions:
The following special conditions are applicable to the Central Business District:
1. Commercial uses shall not be open to the public from the hours of 2:15 a.m. through 5:30
a.m., with the exception of the following:
a. Lodging establishments, as defined by Section 58-201 of this Code of Ordinances; and
b. Businesses that engage primarily in retail trade, as defined by Section 2030 [of this
ordinance'.
2. Limitation of the following sign types in order to better align with the permitted uses: flashing
signs
inflatable signs
multi-tenant signs
pole signs
portable signs
signs on vehicles
Secs. 3770-3774. Reserved.
Sec. 3775 General Commercial — Downtown — GCD
Sec. 3776 Purpose
The General Commercial-Downtown District is to accommodate commercial activities that
compliment the downtown core with office, retail, service, limited residential of various densities and
mixed-use style developments within the original town site of the city.
Sec. 3777 Development Reciulations —GC-D
Each site in the General Commercial-Downtown (GCD) District shall be subject to the following
development regulations, except for townhouse and zero lot line residential uses which are only
permitted with a conditional use permit (CUP):
1. Lot area: 5,000 square feet, minimum.
2. Lot width: 50 feet, minimum.
3. Front setback: 15 feet 25 feet minimum; except for rear access subdivision where reduced
setback as per Section 4240 shall apply.
4. Side setback, interior:
A. Sinqle-family and duplex dwellinqs: 5 feet, minimum.
B. All other uses: No minimum; in accordance with adopted Buildinq Code
requirements.
5. Side setback, exterior: 15 feet 25 foot minimum, except 15 foot minimum for single family
and duplex dwellings.
6. Rear setback:
A. Sinqle-family and duplex dwelling: 5 feet minimum from common lot line or one-foot
minimum from alley. (See Section 6500 for accessory structure setbacks and Section
6210 for setback requirements for rear vehicular access.)
B. All other uses: No minimum. However, in no case shall the roof overhanq extend
over the property line, and shall be in accordance with adopted Buildinq Code
requirements.
7. Height: No maximum.
8. Building coverage: No maximum, except 50 percent of lot area maximum, for single-
family and duplex dwellinqs.
9. Open space: 20 percent of lot area, minimum, for multifamily dwellings containing 25 units
or more.
Notes:
Refer to Section 4600 for screeninq and bufferinq requirements.
Refer to Section 6220 for a detailed parkinq schedule by land use.
Refer to Section 6700 for a detailed schedule of siqn standards.
Refer to Section 6800 for detailed landscapinq regulations.
Secs. 3778-3779. Reserved.
Sec. 3780 River Development District— Downtown RDD-D
Sec. 3781 Purpose
The River Development District-Downtown is to provide a facility for recreation and leisure,enhance
tourism and entertainment opportunities. The district shall incorporate uses that will upgrade the
river environment into a permanent recreational and commercial facility.
Sec. 3782 Development Regulations — RDD-D
Each site in the River Development District- Downtown (RDD-D) shall be subjcct to the samc
development regulations as provided for in section 3/190 [for] the general commercial district.
(Ordinancc 85 2440 adoptcd 11/3/09) shall be subject to the samc followinq development
requlations:
1. Lot area: 5,000 square feet, minimum.
2. Lot width: 50 feet, minimum.
3. Front setback: 10 feet 25 feet minimum; cept for r r acccss subdivision where reduced
cctback a., per Scction /12/10 shall apply.
4. Side setback, interior:
A. Single family and duplex dwellings: Five feet, minimum.
B. All other uses: No minimum; in accordance with adopted Buildinq Code
requirements.
5. Side setback, exterior: 15 feet 25 foot minimum, cxccpt 15 foot minimum for single family
and duplex dwellings.
6. Rear setback:
A. Single family and duplex dwelling: Five feet minimum from common lot linc or one
foot minimum from alley. (See Section 6500 for accessory structure setbacks and
Section 6210 for setback requirements for rear vehicular access.)
B. All other uses: No minimum. However, in no case shall the roof overhang extend
over the property line, and shall be in accordance with adopted Building Code
requirements.
7. Height: No maximum.
8. Building coverage: No maximum, except 50 percent of lot area maximum, for single family
and duplcx dwellings.
9. Open space: 20 percent of lot area, minimum, for multifamily dwellings containing 25 units
or more.
Sec. 3783 Special conditions:
1. Each site in the RDD-D River Development District-Downtown, cxccpt residcntial uses not
subject to site plan review, within the RDD district must meet substantial landscaping
requirements to meet the purpose of a linear park system.
2. Conservation of existing trees and natural areas shall be given consideration.
3. Dedication of open-space easements may be required to install a linear trail system.
4. To the greatest extent possible, businesses and other public facilities must orient the
buildings to face the river.
5. Signs must be approved through the site plan review process.
6. No repair services or outdoor storage/display shall be permitted.
Notes:
Refer to Section 4600 for screening and buffering requirements.
Refer to Section 6220 for a detailed parking schedule by land use.
Refer to Section 6700 for a detailed schedule of sign standards.
Refer to Section 6800 for detailed landscaping regulations.
Secs. 3784-3789. Reserved.
Sec. 3790 Light Industrial — Downtown — LI-D
Sec. 3791 Purpose
The purpose of the Light Industrial-Downtown District is to accommodate for limited industrial uses
within the greater downtown related to: commercial and wholesale, limited auto/ transportation
related and warehousing/distribution type activities along with light fabrication/assembly and
processing.
Sec. 3792 Development Regulations — LI-D
Each site in the Light Industrial — Downtown (LID) District shall be subject to the following
development regulations:
1. Lot area: 5,000 square feet, minimum.
2. Lot width: 50 feet, minimum.
3. Front setback: 15 feet 25 feet, minimum.
4. Side setback, interior: No minimum; in accordance with adopted Building Code
requirements.
5. Side setback, exterior: 15 feet 25 feet, minimum.
6. Rear setback: No minimum; in accordance with adopted Building Code requirements.
7. Height: No maximum.
8. Building coverage: No maximum.
Notes:
Refer to Section 4600 for screening and buffering requirements.
Refer to Section 6220 for a detailed parking schedule by land use.
Refer to Section 6700 for a detailed schedule of sign standards.
Refer to Section 6800 for detailed landscaping regulations.
Secs. 3793-3799. Reserved.
3800 Greater Downtown Zoning District Map
The Greater Downtown Zoning District boundary includes four zoning districts: Central Business
District, General Commercial (Downtown), River Development District (Downtown) and Light
Industrial (Downtown).
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3900 GREATER DOWNTOWN ZONING USE TABLE:
Residential
TYPES OF Greater Downtown
LAND USES Zoning Districts
0 0 0 0
0
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Includes structures, houses and
buildings occupied for dwelling uses
Residential and those uses normally related to
and/or accessory to the provision of
housing.
Accessory to Residential Use Building/Structure(all others) C
Accessory Dwelling C
Bed and Breakfast Homestay P
Bed and Breakfast Inn C P
Boarding House C
Condominium, residential C P
Dormitory C
Dwelling-Single Family Detached C
Dwelling- Duplex C
Dwelling—Triplex or Triplex C
Dwelling-Quadraplex(Defined Under Multi-Family Dwelling) C
Dwelling- Multi-Family<25 units P P C
Dwelling—Multi-Family>25 units P P P
Dwelling-Zero-Lot Line Home C
Fraternity or Sorority House
Home Occupation R
Household Care Facility C C C P
Multi-family above a business,<4 units P P C
Multi-family upper stories,>4 units P P C
Manufactured Homes
Structured Sober Living Facility C C C P
Townhouse, residential C
Institutional/Governmental
TYPES OF Greater Downtown
LAND USES Zoning Districts
0 0 0 co V 0 0 0
0
Generally public and quasi-public land
uses including utility,educational,
Institutional/ religious, recreational,cultural,
medical,governmental,and other uses
Governmental that are strongly vested with public or
social importance.
Armed Services Recruiting Center P P
Assisted Living Facility(Continuing/Residential
Care/Retirement Community)
Auction House—No auto, livestock C C P
Cemetery and/or Mausoleum (human/animal) C
Church/Synagogue/Temple/Place of Worship meeting P P P P
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Civic Center(Municipal) P P P
Civic Club, Halls and Lodges P P P
College and University C P C
Community Center(Public) P P P
Convention Center/Exhibition Hall C C P
Correctional Institution,Jail P P P P
Daycare Center(Limited and Commercial) P P C
Electrical Substation C C P
Electrical Substation—Public Utility P P P P
Franchised Private Utility(Not Listed) P P P P
Fraternal Organization P P C
Governmental Building or Facility P P P P
(Municipal,State or Federal)
Hospital (Acute Care) C C
Hospital (Chronic Care) P
Independent Living Facility C
Institution of Religious, Educational or Philanthropic Nature P P C
but not meeting Church,Temple, Place of Worship Definition
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TYPES OF Greater Downtown
LAND USES Zoning Districts
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Generally public and quasi-public land
uses including utility,educational,
Institutional/ religious, recreational,cultural, medical,
governmental,and other uses that are
Governmental
strongly vested with public or social
importance.
Juvenile Detention Facility C
Library, Public P P P
Municipal Produce Market(Farmer's Market) P
Museum P P P P
Nature Center C C P
Park and/or Playground (Public, Municipal) P P P
Parole-Probation Office P P P P
Post Office(Governmental) P P P P
Public Assembly P P P
(Auditorium,Gymnasium,Stadium, Meeting Halls,etc.)
Public Utility/Safety Services P P P P
School—Commercial/Trade(Business/Vocational) C P C P
(e.g. Barber/Beauty/Cosmetology)
School- Public(K-12) P P P
School—Parochial or Private(K-12) P P P
Shelter/Mission Facility P C
Nursing, Skilled,Convalescent Facility C P
Structured Sober Living Facility C C C C
Studio for Radio and/or Television(No Tower) P P C
Urgent Care Center C C
Utilities—Communication Facilities/Telecom P P P P
Trail/Linear Park System (Public, Municipal) P P
Zoo(Public) C
Office Uses
TYPES OF Greater Downtown
LAND USES Zoning Districts
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Uses more of an office nature generally
without retail sales. These uses tend to
Office be more compatible with adjacent
residential areas as well as central
business districts.
Clinic—Dental, Medical,Chiropractic and/or Counseling P P
Credit Agency P P
Bank-Automated Teller Machine(ATM) C P C
Drive Through
Bank,Savings and Loan,or Credit Union P P C
(With No Motor Bank Services)
Emergency Medical Facility C
Office Condominium (Commercial) P P C
Office, Professional and General Business P P P
Office Showroom C C C C
Studio P P
Surgical Outpatient Facility C C
Telemarketing Agency P C
Travel Agency P P P
Urgent Care Center C C
Services: Personal & Business
TYPES OF Greater Downtown
LAND USES Zoning Districts
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Uses generally more of a service nature to either other
Personal Services businesses or individuals. They are not primarily retail
(Business Services) sales and would not be considered the heavier
classification of commercial use
Accessory Building/Structure(Business or Industry) C P P P
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Alternative Financing Services C C
(Check Cashing Service, Payday Lender,Car Title Loans)
Ambulance Service, EMS C C P
Automobile Driving School C P P P
(including Defensive Driving)
Barber/Beauty Shop (Not Related School/College) P P
Bail Bonds C C
Chocolaterie/Chocolatier C C
Cigar Bar/Lounge C C C
Club, Private C C
Commissary/Commercial Kitchen C C C
Copy, Photocopy, Duplicating Shop P P C
Dance Hall/Dancing Facility P C C
Ballet/Dance/Drama/Music—Schools for Performing Arts P P P
Exterminating Services(No on-site chemical storage) C P P
Exterminating Services(with on-site chemical storage) C
Funeral Home, Mortuary,Crematory C P P
Health Club (Indoor) P P P P
Health Club(Outdoor) C P P P
Hotel/Motel C P P
(less than 30 day occupancy)
Hotel/Motel—Extended Stay C C C
(more than 30 days with kitchen facilities)
Kiosk(Providing an allowed use) C P C C
Landscape Sales/Service C 11 P
Laundromat/Washateria/Self-Service P P
Laundry/Dry Cleaning(Retail Only- Drop Off/Pick Up) P P P P
Services: Personal & Business Cont'd
TYPES OF Greater Downtown
LAND USES Zoning Districts
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Uses generally more of a service nature to other
Personal Services businesses and/or individuals. They are not primarily
(Business Services) retail sales and would not be considered the heavier
classification of commercial use
Locksmith P P C P
Mailing Service(Private) P P C C
Martial Arts Studio/Classes P P P
Medical Appliance Fitting or Retail Sales C P
Pet/Animal Kennels, Boarding, Breeding
Pet and Animal Grooming Shop C P
(No Outside Kennels)
Pharmacy/Drug Store(Retail Only) P P C
Photography Studio P P P
Rehabilitation Care Institution
(Business) C P P
Sexually Oriented Business(S.O.B.) refer to Section 5500 of Wichita Falls Zoning Ordinance
Shoe/Boot Repair Shop (Retail) P P C
Tailor,Seamstress or Dressmaker F P P C
(Retail Only)
Tattoo or Body Piercing Studio, Primary Use C C P
Taxidermist C P
Veterinarian Clinic—Small Animal C
Veterinarian Clinic-outdoor kennels or pens
(Livestock or Large Animal Clinic)
Wedding Chapel P P C
Retail
TYPES OF Greater Downtown
Zoning Districts
LAND USES
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Generally,the sale of goods and services from individuals or
businesses to the end-user,whereby sales taxes are normally
Retail paid.A retailer purchases goods or products in large quantities
from manufacturers directly or through a wholesale,and then
sells smaller quantities to the consumer for a profit.
Alcoholic Beverage Sales P P P P
(Subject to Section 5400 Wichita Falls Zoning Ordinance)
Antique Shop(No Outside Sales or Storage) P P P
Antique Shop(With Outside Sales or Storage) C C P
Apparel Shop P P C
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Art Gallery/Museum/Dealer P P P
Artist Studio P P P P
Bakery- Retail(Eating Establishment,No Drive-Thru) P P I P
Bakery- Retail(With Drive-Thru) C P C
Bakery(Wholesale) C C P
Book/Stationery Shop(Retail Only) P P P P
Building Material Sales/Lumber Yard C
Catering Service C P P _ P
Consignment Shop P P
Convenience Store(No Gasoline Sales) C C C
Convenience Store(With Gasoline Sales) C P
Drinking Establishment/Bar- Licensed as a Private Club C P 1 C P
Drinking Establishment/Bar<50%food sales C C C
Eating Establishment/Restaurant(No Drive-Thru Service) P P I P
Eating Establishment/Restaurant/Kiosk(With Drive-Thru Service) P P P
Eating Establishment/Restaurant with Micro-Brewery
(onsite mfg. and sales)>50%food sales C C I P
Electronic Commerce(Retail Only) C P C C
Electronics Store C P
Farmers Market(Municipal Produce Market) P
Flea Market
Retail Cont'd
TYPES OF Greater Downtown
LAND USES Zoning Districts
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Generally,the sale of goods and services from individuals or
businesses to the end-user,whereby sales taxes are normally paid.
Retail A retailer purchases goods or products in large quantities from
manufacturers directly or through a wholesale,and then sells
smaller quantities to the consumer for a profit.
Floral Shop(Retail Only) C P P
Food Court-Outdoor P C P
Food Truck/Mobile Food Establishment(non-special event) C C C
Furniture and Appliance Store(Retail Only) P P
General Retail/Merchandise Stores(No Outside Storage) P P C
Grocery or Food Store P P C
Hobby, Handicraft and/or Crafts Store(Retail Only) P P C
Home Improvement Center w/Hardware, Building materials,with C P
outside storage
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Jewelry Store P P
Liquor Store C C
Meat and Fish Market(Retail Only) C C P
—
Micro Brewery(onsite mfg. and sales) C C C P
Motion Picture/Movie Studio/Production-Commercial C C C P
Music Store(Instruments,Service and/or Lessons) P P P
Nursery,Garden Center or Greenhouse(Inside storage) C C P
Outdoor Display P
(Additional Requirements;Sec. 5980 Wichita Falls Zoning Ord.)
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Package Store C C
Pawn Shop(No outside Storage) C
Pet Shops(Retail Only) C P
Retail Sales Establishment—Specialty(Boutique,Card,Gift Shop) P P C
Screen Printing Shop C P
Secondhand or Thrift Stores/Used Merchandise(Retail) C P
—
Tasting Room P P
Vacuum Cleaner Sales and Repair C P C
Vaping Shop/Electronic Cigarettes(Sales/Service) C
Transportation & Auto Services
TYPES OF Greater Downtown
LAND USES Zoning Districts
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The sale of vehicles,goods and services related to
transportation. Vehicles also means trucks, boats,
Transportation & Auto motorcycles, bicycles,airplanes&heavy equipment.
Services Goods includes vehicle parts and accessories. Services
includes repairs, maintenance,storage&actual modes of
transportation such as taxis and limousines
All-Terrain Vehicle Dealer/Sales(UTV/golf carts/go-carts) P
Auto Accessories(Retail Sales and Indoor Installation Only) C C
Auto Auction,Wholesale Auto Sales
Auto Dealer(New-Auto Servicing and Used Auto Sales as accessory uses only, C
w/outdoor sales)
Auto Dealer/Sales, Primarily Used Auto Sales w/outdoor sales C
Auto Body Painting Shop III C
Auto Detailing Shop P
Automobile Driving School C P C P
(including Defensive Driving)
Auto sales/more than 1 used vehicle per premise, not an auto dealer, ID C
regardless of vehicle ownership
Auto Glass Repair/Tinting C C P
Auto Impound/Vehicle Holding Yard (Public/Private)
Auto Muffler or Transmission Repair ShopII C
Auto Parts Sales(New or Rebuilt;No Outside Storage,No Outside Display,No C C C P
Repairs)
Auto Parts Sales P
(New or Rebuilt;With Outside Storage or Display,Minor Repairs)
Auto Parts Sales, Primarily Used C
Auto/Motor Vehicle Rental C C P
Auto/Motor Vehicle Rental (office only) C C P P
Auto Repair(Major)
Auto Repair(Minor) C
Auto Upholstery Shop(No Outside Storage) C
Auto Service Station w/accessory fuel sales,wrecker service C
(no wrecked vehicle storage)
Transportation & Auto Services Cont'd
TYPES OF Greater Downtown
LAND USES Zoning Districts
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The sale of vehicles,goods and services related to
transportation. Vehicles also means trucks, boats,
Transportation & Auto motorcycles, bicycles,airplanes&heavy equipment.
Goods includes vehicle parts and accessories. Services
Services
includes repairs,maintenance,storage&actual modes of
transportation such as taxis and limousines
Auto Wrecker Service-primary use
Automobile Wash—Full Service C C P
Automobile Wash—Self Service C P
Bicycle Sales and/or Repair P P P
Boats and Personal Watercraft Sales C C
(New/Indoor Repair)
Boat,Watercraft Repair
Boat,Watercraft—Dry Dock,Outside Storage
EV Charging Station/Infrastructure Station C P P P
Gasoline/Fueling Station P
Helipad or Helistop
Motor Freight Transportation,Storage, Depot or Terminal C
Motorcycle Sales/Dealer C P
Motorcycle Repairs as Primary Use C
Motor Vehicle Salvage Yard
Quick Lube/Oil Change/Minor Inspection P
Parking Lot or Garage as Accessory Use P P P P
for passenger cars and trucks of less than one(1)ton capacity
Parking Lot or Garage as Primary Use C C P P
for passenger cars and trucks of less than one(1)ton capacity
Personal Mobility Device System (Bicycles/Scooters) P P
(includes rentals/docking station)
Railroad Freight Depot
Railroad Yard,Team Tracks,Storage Tracks,and Spurs P
Railroad Round House or Shop
Recreational Vehicle(RV) Display or Sales(New or Used)
Transportation & Auto Services Cont'd
TYPES OF Greater Downtown
LAND USES Zoning Districts
0 0 0 co 1
0
The sale of vehicles,goods and services related to
transportation. Vehicles also means trucks, boats,
Transportation & motorcycles, bicycles,airplanes&heavy equipment.
Goods includes vehicle parts and accessories. Services
Auto Services
includes repairs, maintenance,storage&actual modes of
transportation such as taxis and limousines
Recreational Vehicle/Travel Trailer Repairs
Recreational Vehicle(RV)Storage—More than one,not occupied and/or not C
connected to water or electricity;not placed in a front setback
Small Engine Repair Services C
State Vehicle Inspection Station C C P
Taxi Cab/Uber/Lyft/Limousine Service C C C P
Tire Sales&Service
(Indoors w/only outside storage or display w/in 5ft.of building and/or one rack of C P
display not on ROW)
Tire Sales&Service(With Outside Storage and display not on ROW) C C
Transfer Station (Refuse/Pick-Up)
Transit or Passenger Terminal/Travel Center C P C
Truck/Bus Parking,Storage, Leasing C
Trailer and Truck Repairs(Heavy Load Vehicles)
Trailer or Truck Sales/Rentals(Heavy Load Vehicles)
Truck Stop (Heavy Load Vehicles)
Truck Terminal (Heavy Load Vehicles)
Truck Wash (Heavy Load Vehicles)
Amusement & Recreation
TYPES OF Greater Downtown
LAND USES Zoning Districts
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Includes uses and activities often done for play,enjoyment
Amusement & Recreation
and pleasure whether outdoors or indoors.
Amusement,Commercial(Indoor) C C P C
Amusement/Recreation,Commercial (Outdoor) C C
Amusement,Commercial—Temporary(carnival, haunted house) C C P
(Refer to Section 6600—Temporary Use Regulations)
Aquatic Facility—Private C C
Aquatic Facility—Public C
Archery, Paintball,Shooting Ranges Indoor P
Archery, Paintball,Shooting Ranges Outdoor
Billiard/Pool Facility(Three or More Tables) C
Billiard/Pool Facility(One or Two as Accessory to Permitted Use) C C
Bingo, Domino Parlor or Similar Commercial Facility C C
Bowling Alley(Air-Conditioned and Sound Proofed) C P 111 P
Coin Operated Amusement Devices/Arcade C C C
(Four or More Devices,Indoors only)
Concert Hall P
Fairgrounds/Rodeo Grounds/Exhibition Area
Golf Driving Range(indoor) P
Playfield or Stadium (Private) C
Private Recreation Facility C C
Recreational Vehicle (RV) Park
Skating/Hockey Rink
Tennis Court(Private/Not Lighted) C P P
Tennis Court(Public/Government ownership; Lighted) C
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Theatre, Live or Performing Arts or Dinner Theater P P
Theatre, Drive-in Movie
Theatre, Movie/Cinema (indoors) P P O
Tower—Broadcast(Commercial) Refer to regulations in Section
Tower-Cellular Communications 5910—Communications Towers
Tower- Radio,Television and Communications Towers Wichita Falls Zoning Ordinance
Zoo(Private) C
Zoo(Public)
Commercial & Wholesale Trade
TYPES OF General Downtown
LAND USES Zoning Districts
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Generally,the sale or distribution of goods or merchandise to other
Commercial & wholesalers, retailers; industrial,commercial, institutional,other
professional business users or the sale of goods to anyone other
Wholesale Trade
than a standard consumer.
Appliance Repair (No outside storage) P P
Carpenter,Cabinet,Woodworking Shop C C C P
Carpet and Rug Cleaning Plant C P
Commercial Laundry/Linen Service C P
Communication Equipment Sales/Service(Installation and/or Repair— P P
No outdoor sales or storage or towers/antennae)
Contractor Yard with Storage P
Contractor's Office/Sales C P C P
No Outside Storage including Vehicles
Data Storage/Cryptocurrency Center P
Equipment Sales, New or Used C
Exterminator Service/Company P
(No Outdoor Sales or Storage)
Feed/Grain Store C
Fix-it-Shops-Small Engine, Lawnmowers,Saw Filing, C C
Mower Sharpening,etc.
Heating&Air-Conditioning Sales/Services C P
Janitorial/Industrial Cleaning/Maintenance Service C P
Lumber and Building Materials—Used (Storage and/or Sales) P
Manufactured Home Display or Sales(New) P
Mattress Manufacturing/Distribution Sales P
Milk Depot-Wholesale P
Mini-Warehouse/Self Storage(Non-occupied except for storage) C P
Micro Brewery C C C P
Motor Vehicle Salvage Yards
Moving and Storage Company C P
Commercial & Wholesale Trade Cont'd
TYPES OF Greater Downtown
LAND USES Zoning Districts
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Generally,the sale or distribution of goods or merchandise
Commercial & Wholesale
to other wholesalers, retailers; industrial,commercial,
Trade institutional,other professional business users or the sale
of goods to anyone other than a standard consumer.
Newspaper Printing Depot P
Outdoor Sales As a Primary Use C
Pawn Shop C C
Plumbing Shop C P
Portable Building Sales,with display on a paved surface or behind a C P
screening fence
Portable Building Sales, as accessory to a use allowed in a district on C P
a paved surface
Portable/Chemical Toilet renting,storage C
Printing/Publishing Equipment,Supplies and Repairs C C P
Propane Sales Filling(Retail) C P
Recycling Depot(Main or Accessory Use) C
Refinishing and Restoration Shop (non-auto) C C P
Salvage Yard (non-auto)
Salvage Storage Yard (Auto Related)
Scrap Metal Storage Yard
Security Systems Installation/Monitoring Company C P P
Sheet Metal/Fabrication Shop C
Slaughter House/Meat Packing
Refer to Section 6700—Sign
Signs-All Types(Defined Within the Referenced Section) Regulations City of Wichita Falls
Zoning Ordinance
Sign Shop—Sales& Production
(small scale,such as a storefront; retail sign and banner making sale C C P
only; No outside storage)
Commercial & Wholesale Trade Cont'd
TYPES OF Greater Downtown
LAND USES Zoning Districts
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Generally,the sale or distribution of goods or merchandise to
Commercial & other wholesalers, retailers; industrial,commercial,
Wholesale Trade institutional,other professional business users or the sale
of goods to anyone other than a standard consumer.
Solar Panel System (Ground) C C C P
Solar Panel System (Roof) C C P
Stone Monuments and Gravestones—Engraving and Retail Sales Only C P
Taxi Cab Storage and Repair P
Tool and Equipment Rental(Indoor Storage only) C P
Tool and Equipment Rental(with Outdoor Storage) C
Upholstery Shop(Non-Auto) C P
Warehouse(Storage or Wholesale Warehouse) C C P
Welding/Machine Shop/Repair C C
Wholesale Trade—Durable and Nondurable Goods Not Otherwise C C P
Listed
Winery(Indoor Storage only) C P
Woodworking Shop C C P
Light Assembly/Industrial/Utilities
TYPES OF Greater Downtown
LAND USES Zoning Districts
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Includes the on-site storage, manufacture,assembly or
processing of products and goods not otherwise classified
Light Assembly/
as agricultural or extractive. Generally,excludes those
Industrial/Utilities manufacturing and industrial processes considered "heavy"
especially the processing of raw materials or chemicals or
with environmental and adjacency issues.
Any Light Assembly, Manufacture or Industrial Process Not Listed C
and Not Prohibited by Law
Alcoholic Beverage Manufacture-Distillation of Liquors,Spirits, Etc.
(Brewery)
Alcoholic Beverage Warehousing/Distribution C P
Awning Manufacture-Cloth, Metal and Wood C
Bag Manufacturing C
Bottling Company C P
Candy/Confectionary Production C C
Canning and Preserving Factory C
Canvas&Related Products Manufacturing C
Chocolate Production/Manufacturing C C
Cold Storage Plants/Locker P
Coffin Manufacture C
Dairy Products Distribution/Processing C P
Data Storage/Cryptocurrency Center P
Distribution Center C P
Electrical Generating Plant
Elevator/Escalator Manufacture
Food Equipment Processing C P
Footwear Manufacturing
Garment Manufacturing
Gases(Industrial/Medical-Grade/Specialty) C P
Compressed/Liquid Sales
Ice Cream Manufacture/Ice House P
Light Assembly/Industrial/Utilities Cont'd
TYPES OF Greater Downtown
LAND USES Zoning Districts
0 0 0 0
0
Includes the on-site storage, manufacture,assembly or
processing of products and goods not otherwise classified
Light Assembly/
as agricultural or extractive. Generally,excludes those
Industrial/Utilities manufacturing and industrial processes considered "heavy"
especially the processing of raw materials or chemicals or
with environmental and adjacency issues.
Iron or Steelworks Shop (Ornamental) C
Laboratory-Scientific and Industrial Research (Hazardous)
Laboratory-Scientific and Industrial Research C P
(Non-Hazardous)
Landfill
Leather Tanning& Finishing Industry
Manufactured/Industrialized Building Manufacture
Manufacturing, Incidental C C P
Manufacturing, Light C C
Manufacturing, Heavy
Medical Device Manufacturing C
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
Noxious Uses
Office Equipment&Copier Wholesale Industry C
Orthopedic, Prosthetic,Surgical Appliances and Supplies Manufacture C
Paint/Enamel Manufacturing
Paper Products Manufacturing C
Sign Manufacturing
(With Outside Storage)
Textile Products Manufacturing
Utilities-Communications Facilities/Telecommunications P P P P
Warehousing, Distribution,Storage C P
Wrecking Yard
Mineral Extraction
TYPES OF Greater Downtown
LAND USES Zoning Districts
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Mineral Extraction
Requires CUP in all zoning districts.Subject to
Natural gas compressor station regulations in Section 7200 of Wichita Falls
Zoning Ordinance
Drilling and production of natural gas and/or oil and activities
Permitted subject to the provisions of Wichita
related thereto Falls Code of Ord.App.A—Subdivision &
Development Regs,Sec. 6.4 Oil&Gas Wells
Aggregate Storage Yard (sand,gravel,cement,etc.) C
Cement/Concrete Batch Plant
Sand,Gravel,Caliche or Stone Extraction and Sales
Temporary Uses
TYPES OF Greater Downtown
LAND USES Zoning Districts
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Uses generally considered to be temporary in
nature which are not otherwise permitted and
Temporary Uses
require a site plan and permit as outlined in
Section 6600—Temporary Use Regulations
Christmas Tree Sales Lot C C C C
Containers(shipping)or Metal Trailer Unit/Modular Pods for
temporary storage during construction C P P P
(only with permit from Building Official)
Containers(shipping)or Metal/Modular Pods for temporary
storage during seasonal sales and not occupying required C C P
parking or encroaching on required setbacks
Containers(shipping)or Metal/Modular Pods for accessory
storage for an allowed use, not occupying required parking or
encroaching on required setbacks and screened or not visible C P
from any adjacent ROW
Outdoor Entertainment(non-residential;3-day limit) C C C
(Refer to Section 6600 of the Zoning Ordinance)
5640. RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKS
B. General
7. Recreational vehicle parks shall be allowed as a permitted use within the RDD River
Development Zoning District (Outside Greater Downtown), RDD-D River Development District —
Downtown and with a conditional use permit within GC General Commercial and MHR
Manufactured Housing Residential Zoning Districts.
6100. NONCONFORMING DEVELOPMENT*
Sec. 6146. Non-Conforming-Discontinuance — Greater Downtown.
The right to operate as a nonconforming use terminates in Greater Downtown if the nonconforming
use has discontinued operations or remains vacant or unused after one (1)year or more.An appeal
may be filed with the Planning & Zoning Commission via the granting of a conditional use permit
(section 7200) for continuing the operation of a non-conforming use based on the merits of the
specific case and particular use being requested for continuance, and is in conformance with
section 6100.
Editor's note—Section 4 of Ord. No. 64-97, adopted July 1, 1997, deleted sec. 6145 which pertained to
discontinuance of nonconforming structures, and renumbered the former sec. 6150 as sec. 6145.
It is the intention of the City Council of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, that the
provisions of this ordinance shall become a part of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Wichita Falls, Texas, and that sections of this ordinance may be renumbered or re-lettered
to accomplish such intention.
Should any word, phrase, paragraph, section or portion of this ordinance or the Code
of Ordinances, as amended hereby, be held to be void or unconstitutional, the same shall
not affect the validity of the remaining portions of said ordinance or the Code of
Ordinances, as amended hereby, which shall remain in full force and effect.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 16th day of August, 2022.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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