Ord 53-2025 Zoning Amendment-Text Amendments- Redlined 09/16/2025 ORDINANCE NO. 53-2025
Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Appendix B: Zoning,
creating a special overlay district for the Heart of the Falls
Neighborhood Revitalization Area, amending development
regulations, zoning boundaries and a Land Use Plan update
WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted the Strategic Planning Report with the
goal to Provide Quality Infrastructure through the objective to Develop a Neighborhood
Redevelopment Plan and Program; and,
WHEREAS, the staff actively engaged the neighborhood through the aid of
community partners to include the neighborhoods aspirations and goals for the program;
and,
WHEREAS, the City Council established the Central Wichita Falls Revitalization
Area Committee (CWFRAC), to discuss community needs and how to address them
through the researched programs and initiatives; and,
WHEREAS, at the CWFRAC meeting on April 1 , 2025, the committee voted to
recommend presenting the Heart of the Falls Neighborhood Revitalization Plan to City
Council for adoption; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council on April 15, 2025, adopted the Heart of the Falls
Neighborhood Revitalization Plan, including guiding principles, vision statement, and
directed the City staff to develop approaches to implementing the strategies and
programs; and,
WHEREAS, the city staff has reviewed this proposal and recommends approval of
the amendment to the Code of Ordinances; and,
WHEREAS, the CWFRAC Committee on April 29, 2025, voted to recommend
presenting the Zoning Amendment and development regulations to the Planning & Zoning
Commission for their recommendation; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission on August 13, 2025, voted to
recommend presenting the Zoning Amendment and development regulations to City
Council for adoption;
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 "1" is adopted as an element of the
Comprehensive Plan for the City of Wichita Falls, Texas.
2. The zoning boundaries are hereby amended as depicted on the attached
map incorporated in this ordinance as Exhibit "2",
3. The creation of the Heart of the Falls Neighborhood Overlay (HFNO) District
is hereby created and the boundaries are as depicted on the attached map
incorporated in this ordnance as Exhibit "3"
4. 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
strikcthrough and added text shown as underlined:
[Sec.] 3730 Commercial Corridor (CC)
[Sec.] 3731 Purpose/Overview
The pi irpoce of iCC Commercial Corridor Dis tsto accommoi Late small offioec,
Trti-purpva�cr v��rr ,
neighborhood commercial activitics and residential uses to promotc a traditional
ncighborhood district. Thcsc districts arc intcndcd to be adjaccnt to rcsidcntial arcas and
act as a buffer between residential and more intense uses
[Sec.] 3732 Permitted Usc
A. Thc following uscs arc permittcd in thc CC Commcrcial Corridor District:
Rcsidcntial uscs:
Dwelling, duplex two family.
Dwclling, singlc family dctachcd.
B. Thc following uscs arc permittcd in thc CC Commcrcial Corridor District subjcct to
thc sitc plan rcvicw provisions of scction 7100 and to thc provisions of scction 3738,
Spccial conditions.
Rcsidcntial uscs:
Bcd and breakfast homestay.
Bcd and brcakfast inn.
Boardinghouse.
Condominium.
Dwellino mi iltifamily i ip to 'fir-. i snits per acre
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Dwclling, zcro lot linc singlc family, subjcct to thc provisions of section 5200.
Townhouse, subjcct to thc provisions of scction 5300.
Civic uses:
Day care renters limited and commercial
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Library, public.
Parks.
Privatc rccrcational arcas, limitcd.
Public safcty scrviccs.
Rcligious assembly.
School, primary and sccondary.
Utility scrvicc.
Commcrcial uscs:
Art gallery/museum.
Clinic.
Extcrminating scrvices, without chemical storage.
Medical office.
Nurscry.
Offices.
Oil drilling, subjcct to thc provisions of appcndix A, Subdivision and Dcvclopmcnt
Rcgulations, scction 6.4 Oil and Gas Wcll, as amcndcd.
Restaurants.
Restaurants, limitcd.
Rctail trade, excluding automotivc salcs.
Scrviccs.
[Sec.] 3733 Conditional Uses
approval proccss providcd in scction 7200 and to thc provisions of scction 3738, Spccial
Conditions.
Rcsidcntial uscs:
Dwelling mi iltifamily excee Ding 'fir-. i snits nor acro
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Houschold carc facility.
Structurcd sobcr living facility.
Commcrcial uscs:
Alcoholic bcvcragc salcs, subjcct to the provisions of section 51100.
Automotive service station.
Business and tradc schools.
Club.
Convenience store.
Indoor sports and rccrcation.
Movic thcatrc.
Rcpair scrviccs.
Sclf-storagc facility/mini warchousc.
Shopping ccntcr.
[Sec.] 373A Development Regulations
€ac to in a CC Comm •strict shaI�rrall--be subjecttE the f IIn 5
development regulations, except for zero lot line dwellings and townhouses:
1 . Lot arca: 5,000 squarc fcct minimum.
2. Lot width: 50 feet, minimum.
3. Front sctback: 25 fcet, minimum.
11. Sidc sctback, intcrior: Five feet minimum.
5. Side setback exterior: 25 feet minimum, except 15 feet minimum for singlc family and
duplex dwellings.
6. Rcar sctback: Fivc fcct minimum.
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8. Building covcragc: 55 perccnt of lot arca, maximum, cxccpt 50 perccnt of thc lot
arca, maximum, for singlc family and duplcx dwcllings.
9. Lighting: All outdoor lighting shall bc dircctcd away from rcsidcntial arcas.
10. Spcakcrs: All audio dcviccs, including, but not limited to, speakers, for restaurant
any adjacent residential district or usc.
[Sec.] 3735 Sign Regulations
Due to the special character of the CC Commercial Corridor District, only thc following
typcs of signs arc permittcd:
A. Ground signs. Ground signs arc permittcd in accordancc with thc following rcgulations:
1 . Maximum arca: 60 squarc fcct.
2 Maximi im h ht• Foi it feetahoye of sign base
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3. Sctback: Tcn fcct, if tallcr than thrcc fcct. Signs arc subjcct to the requirements of
n 102/10 Visibility Sight Triangle of the Wichita Calls Code of Ordinances
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as amcndcd.
/1. Maximum number: One per busincss, per street frontage.
5. Sign basc: All ground signs shall bc mountcd on a masonry basc consistcnt with
the principal building material usage. The base maximum height shall not cxcccd
1 .5 fcct, with thc width and dcpth not to cxcccd ninc inchcs bcyond thc perimctcr
of the sign.
6. Sign basc landscaping: All commcrcial ground signs shall be landscapcd, with
landscaping hcight not to cxcccd thc basc of thc sign. Usc of low bcaring dwarf
shrubs, per scction 6800, is rcquircd to scrccn thc basc and complcmcnt citc
landsc shall bc plantcd in a staggcrcd doublc row along thc basc of
all sign faces si ich that at least 75 percent of the base is screened
7. Sign lighting: Signs may bc intcrnally or cxtcrnally illuminatcd. Mcssagc ccntcr
signs, howcvcr, arc prohibitcd.
B. On prcmiscs wall signs. On prcmiscs wall signs shall bc permittcd in accordancc with
thc following regulations:
1 . Maximum arca: 60 squarc fcct.
2. Maximum numbcr: Onc per busincss, per strcct frontagc.
C. Miscellaneous signs. All other signs permitted as per the provisions of Tablc 67/11 .
[Sec.] 3736 Building Material Requirements
Buildings in thc CC Commcrcial Corridor District shall incorporatc thc following cxtcrior
A. Primary cxtcrior building matcrials shall consist of matcrial comparablc in gradc and
quality, to includc thc following: facc brick, natural stonc, rock facc or spccially
dcsigned prc cast concrctc unit �h-a de ative-mat r text e. Smooth faced
concrctc block is not permittcd as a primary cxtcrior building matcrial.
B. Ccmcnt stucco may bc uscd as an acccptablc cxtcrior primary building matcrial.
materials:
1 . Synthctic stucco matcrials such as EIFS (Extcrior Insulation Finishing Systcm),
cast sprayed textures, and trowel knock down textured finishcs;
2. Metal siding or mctal pancls;
3. Smooth faccd concrctc block;
(_'lass glass blocL and gl and
5. Plastic, vinyl or wood siding.
D.AlI principal and acccc.ory bags, s-hala-ll-meet ollowin^ minimum n
requiremcnts for primary exterior building materials:
1 . Minimum: 60 perccnt for all nonrcsidcntial building cxtcrior walls.
acccssory to a rcsidcntial use Icss than 150 squarc fcct shall bc cxcmpt from this
provision.
E.Architectural plans shall be prepared by a design professional, to includc:
1 . Elevations of all sides of the principal and accessory buildings;
2. Typc, color and perccntagc of all cxtcrior primary and sccondary building
materials excluding all door and window openings• and
3. Location and screening of trash receptacles, hcating, air conditioning and
vcntilation systcms.
F. All accessory buildings, at minimum, shall be consistent in dcsign and usage of
ordinance.
[Cep 7 3737 Nonconforming Building Materials
Existing buildings in thc CC Commcrcial Corridor District not in conformancc with thc
provisions sct forth in scction 3736 shall comply with said provisions in thc cvcnt of cithcr
of thc following:
A. Thcrc is an incrcasc in arca or hcight of thc principal building of a nonrcsidcntial usc.
B. Thc principal building is dcmolishcd or dcstroycd bcyond 50 perccnt of the
rcplaccmcnt cost of its currcnt matcrial status on thc datc of thc damagc.
[Sec.] 3738 Special Conditions
Thc following spccial conditions arc applicablc to thc CC Commcrcial Corridor District:
A. No outdoor rcpair scrvicc of any kind shall bc permittcd.
B. Commcrcial uscs shall not bc opcn to thc public from the hours of 12:00 midnight
through 6:00 a.m.
[Sec.] 3739 Lighting
A. In the CC Commercial Corridor District, all mcas of outdoor lighting shall bc
shown on all building cicvations and sitc plans for ground locations.
plan.
C. All outdoor building, parking, a eGer-ativet-ighting shall irected-awa re
rcsidcntial uscs and shall bc shicldcd at all timcs so as to substantially rcducc light
bcing shown upon adjaccnt rcsidcntial uscs and so as to prcvcnt public nuisanccs.
[Sec.) 4750 - Heart of the Falls Neighborhood Overlay District (HFNO)
The Heart of the Falls Neighborhood Overlay District (HFNO) is centrally located in the
city and has a unique mix of residential and commercial uses as well as a diverse cultural
mix of residents. The area is an approximately 911-arce core bounded by Seymour
Highway to the north, Kemp Boulevard to the west, Kell Freeway to the south, and Brook
Avenue to the east, as included in the ordinance, refer to Exhibit A herein.
[Sec.) 4751 Purpose/Overview
The Heart of the Falls Overlay District is to provide regulations to address the unique
physical development of the lots and buildings in terms of setbacks (front, sides and rear),
parking, and accessory uses, special conditions outside of the standards as adopted in
the zoning ordinance. To further promote neighborhood character the following
developmental guidelines will apply in addition to or instead of their base zoning
guidelines counterparts.
[Sec.] 4752 Permitted Uses
1. The following uses are permitted in the Heart of the Falls Overlay District (HFOD):
Grocery Stores in a Limited Commercial (LC) zoning district.
[Sec.] 4753 HFNO Development Regulations
The Heart of the Falls Neighborhood Overlay District (HFNO) will allow for following
deviations from the base zoning and shall be subject to the following development
regulations. For regulations not listed, the base zoning regulations will apply:
1. Setbacks:
Primary Structure:
A. Front setback: No greater than 25-foot maximum and no less than 15-foot
minimum. Setback will be determined by the predominant front setback of
51% of the developed block as determined by the Director of Development
Services.
B. Side setback, interior: Five-foot minimum.
C. Side setback, exterior: Five-foot minimum.
D. Rear setback:
a. Single-family and duplex dwelling: Five feet minimum from common
lot line or one foot minimum from alley. [Covered parking structures
must comply with setback requirements in sec. 6210.1
b. All other uses: Five-foot minimum. However, in no case shall the roof
overhang extend over the property line.
Accessory structures:
Accessory structures setbacks will no longer be subject to the accessory setback
ordinance Section 6515, and will follow the following setback guidelines, excluding
those structures exempt in Sec. 4220:
A. Front setback: 25-foot minimum.
B. Side setback, interior: Five-foot minimum.
C. Side setback, exterior: Five-foot minimum.
D. Rear setback:
a. Single-family and duplex dwelling: Five feet minimum from common
lot line or one foot minimum from alley. [Covered parking structures
must comply with setback requirements in sec. 6210.1
b. All other uses: Five-foot minimum. However, in no case shall the roof
overhang extend over the property line.
[Sec.] 4754 HFNO Accessory Use Regulations
Each site in the Heart of the Falls Neighborhood Overlay District (HFNO) shall allow the
following:
1. One Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) allowed by right for all single-family, detached
uses.
[Sec.] 4755 HFNO On-Site Parking Regulations
Each site in the Heart of the Falls Neighborhood Overlay District (HFNO) shall be subject
to the following parking regulations:
1. Single Family, detached and duplex uses will provide two (2) parking stalls per
dwelling unit.
2. New accessory dwelling units will be required to provide one (1) parking stall.
3. Non-residential uses will have no parking minimums. However, if parking is provided
all requirements of § 6225 — Design Standards for Parking Facilities will apply.
[Sec.] 4756 HFNO Special Conditions
The following special conditions are applicable to the Heart of the Falls Neighborhood
Overlay District:
1. Alternative paving material shall be allowed, e.g., gravel for accessory dwelling units.
2. Each site participating in the Heart of the Falls Neighborhood Empowerment Zone
(NEZ) program shall be subject to the requirements of the Development Regulations
listed in the Heart of the Falls Design Guidelines.
[Sec.] 4757 HFNO Additional Setbacks
Additional setback shall be provided by non-single-family, non-single-family detached or
non-duplex residential uses in the manner prescribed in this section where any one of the
following conditions occur:
1. When these uses are located adjacent to single-family, single-family detached or
duplex residential use, or abut an alley which is adjacent to a single-family, single-
family detached or duplex use, no portion of the structure shall be closer to single-
family, single-family detached or duplex property line than the height of that portion,
except that the minimum setbacks stated in [subsection] three shall apply.
2. [When these uses are:]
A. Adjacent to single-family, single-family detached or duplex residential use, no
portion of the structure shall be closer to a single-family, single-family
detached or duplex residential property line than the height of that portion,
except that the minimum setback stated in subsection 3 shall apply. However,
when the residential use property line abuts an alley or street right-of-way,
the city aqueduct, or a body of water such as Sikes Lake or Wichita River, the
additional setback shall be computed by including their width.
3. Minimum Setbacks:
A. Multifamily dwelling units, townhouses, condominiums, mobile home parks
and subdivisions, civic uses, and commercial uses shall have an increased
setback of;
a. A minimum of five feet if the structure is a single story and less that
fifteen feet in height or;
b. If structure is two-stories or more than fifteen feet in height the setback
shall be equal to the height of the structure.
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 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 September 2025.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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