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Ord 24-2026 amending the Code of Ordinances, – Manufactured House and Temporary use vehicle regulaions 06/02/2026 Ordinance No. 24-2026 Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Appendix B: Zoning, Ordinances §5600 — Manufactured House and Temporary Use Vehicle Regulations and §6615—Temporary Uses for the addition of permitted temporary workforce housing, development regulations, and enforcement WHEREAS, in response to recent and anticipated developments in and around Wichita Falls, the City is seeking to proactively evaluate potential solutions to address anticipated concerns related to both permanent and temporary housing; and, WHEREAS, the demand created by potential incoming contractors and related workforce activity will drive increases in housing costs; and WHEREAS, potential solutions associated with considerations such as utility capacity, waste management, and the long-term development implications for the community; and, WHEREAS, the city staff has reviewed this proposal and recommends approval of the amendment to the Code of Ordinances; and, WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission on May 13th, 2026, 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 Code of Ordinances, Appendix B Zoning, is hereby amended as set forth in Exhibit 1 . 2. 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. 3. This Ordinance shall be effective July 2, 2026. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 2nd day of June, 2026. MAYOR ATTEST: Via. . „6„gyir City Clerk Exhibit 1 Section 5600 — Manufactured Housing and Temporary Use Vehicle Regulations § 5610 — General Regulations H. It is unlawful for any person to store or park any temporary use vehicle on a vacant lot or lot without a main structure within the city, with the exception of approved storage yards or self-storage/ Mini-warehouse facilities. I. It is unlawful for any person to occupy a temporary use vehicle for sleeping or living purposes on any property within the city, with the exception of an approved manufactured home park, recreational vehicle park, or temporary workforce housing sites. § 5650 — Penalties Any person who shall violate any provision of this [section 5600] and/or any person continuing to operate a mobile home or manufactured housing park under an expired or revoked license shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $2,000.00 for each offense. Each offense shall be deemed to be a separate violation and punishable as a separate offense. Each day for which the violation continues shall constitute a separate offense. Section 6600 — Temporary Use Regulations § 6615 — Permitted Temporary Uses E. Temporary Workforce Housing (TWH) 1 . Intent and Purpose a. Temporary workforce housing sites are intended to allow short-term housing accommodations for transient employees, working within the city and ETJ during a defined construction or development project through the use of transportable dwelling structures of temporary use vehicles. b. The purpose of this subsection is to: i. Support economic development and major construction activity within the city and ETJ area by accommodating TWH; ii. Ensure that TWH is developed and subject to ongoing regulation to ensure individual and public health and safety; and iii. Provide a clear regulatory framework that requires short-term, rather than long-term or indefinite use; ensures safe and orderly temporary workforce housing development; and regulate any encroachment upon or nuisance activity affecting existing residential areas. 2. Definitions The following general construction of language shall apply to the textual provisions of this ordinance. Temporary Workforce Housing (TWH) A temporary residential development consisting of manufactured homes, industrialized homes, or temporary use vehicles intended to house workers employed in construction on project-based activities for a limited duration of; • a new or remodel of more than 400,000sf. facility; and/or • project site of more than [fill in] Projects can be developed in phases. Raw Land Undeveloped property without permanent structures or infrastructure. PILOT Agreement (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) An agreement between the City and a property owner or developer for the provision of services or infrastructure outside standard tax structures. Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) A designated service area assigned to a utility provider by the Public Utilities Commission of Texas. 3. Applicability This ordinance applies to all TWH developments both within the city limits; and in the city's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ), where permitted by federal and state law, and as each development is more specifically set out by the terms of a PILOT agreement. 4. Permitted Locations Temporary Workforce Housing shall be permitted only on the following: a. Raw land in the ETJ; b. Existing industrial-zoned properties; and c. Raw land with existing residential-zoning, when public infrastructure, as part of this temporary housing use, is extended throughout the lot to support future residential subdivision development. 5. Permitted Housing Types a. Texas Industrialized Housing, as licensed and inspected by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations; b. Manufactured Housing, as licensed and inspect by the Department of Housing and Urban Development; and c. Authorized Temporary Use Vehicles as defined by Article 5600. 6. Approval Process a. All temporary workforce housing developments are subject to the conditional use procedure of Article 7200 and shall require approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). b. A completed application for a CUP for temporary workforce housing shall be in the form required by the Director of Development Services and shall include: i. Site plan; ii. Utility plan; iii. Traffic and access plan; iv. Operational management plan; v. Proposed duration of use, with a specific final date; vi. A copy of the service contract verifying the workforce associated with a development project; vii. Secured water and sewage utility rights. viii. If required in the ETJ, an executed PILOT agreement. 7. Site and construction plan requirements a. Temporary drive aisles of an approved material, which allow adequate access by emergency vehicles; b. Internal circulation shall be sufficient to meet the needs of sanitation and emergency vehicles with a large turning radius and parking shall be sufficient to serve the number of pad sites and accessory vehicles; c. Sufficient buffering or screening shall be provided by the applicant to direct lighting away from adjacent properties and abutting right-of-way; d. Refuse collection and sanitation facilities shall be in locations on an approved site plan by the City's Sanitation Division and may not be relocated without approval by the City's Sanitation Division; e. The applicant shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws regarding Stormwater Management. The applicant shall provide stormwater detention facility at their cost, if required by Article VIII, Stormwater Management, or other law; f. Each recreational vehicle pad site shall have a potable water supply, sewer inlet or connection, and electrical power supply; g. The City of Wichita Falls and/or applicable County Public Health District shall approve each on-site sewage disposal system, and the district shall have authority to enter and investigate on site. No sanitary disposal stations shall be allowed; h. Installation of firefighting equipment shall be in accordance with city standards; and Fire Marshal's approval; i. TWH sites shall comply with all City and State subdivision and development regulations. 8. Utility Service and CCN Considerations a. The extension of utilities or other public services in to the ETJ, as recited in a PILOT agreement, are subject to Department of Public Works design and construction standards. The Director of Engineering, or their designees, may enter the site and inspect, as necessary to confirm compliance. If the infrastructure meets City standards, the City may accept the infrastructure as public infrastructure. b. Upon expiration or termination of the TWH use, the site shall be restored to its prior condition, except for infrastructure that has been formally accepted for public use by the City; and private infrastructure improvements intended and suitable for use in a permanent subdivision development. c. Where proposed TWH development lies within the CCN of another utility provider: i. The owner of a property in the ETJ may petition the City for voluntary annexation; or ii. The applicant may coordinate with the certified provider to facilitate the execution of a release; or formally resolve a dispute with the utility provider under State law. iii. In the event of a dispute regarding service rights, the City shall hold the conditional use permit application until a final resolution of the dispute. 9. Duration and Extensions a. A Temporary Workforce Housing conditional use permit shall be valid for up to three (3) years. b. A TWH CUP holder may submit a written request for an extension of time in increments of up to three (3) years to the Director of Development Services. The request for an extension must demonstrate the continued need for TWH and ongoing compliance with all requirements for the TWH CUP. c. The written request for an extension must be received by the Director of Development Services at least forty-five (45) days before the expiration of the TWH CUP or previous extension. The Director of Development Services shall provide a written response to the extension within thirty (30) days of receipt of the request. d. A TWH CUP shall not be valid for longer than nine (9) years, including extensions granted by the Director of Development Services. Should a TWH CUP be needed longer than nine (9) years, the applicant may re-apply for a CUP to the Planning & Zoning Commission. 1 0.Operational Standards a. TWH dwelling unit(s) shall be occupied by workers employed in connection with an approved project. b. The applicant shall provide, at their expense, on-site property management for the TWH. c. The following, as defined by local ordinance, are prohibited uses for TWH sites: i. Transient accommodations; ii. Short-term rentals; iii. Vacation rentals; iv. Permanent residential occupancy; and v. Public lodging or hotel use. 1 1 .Enforcement a. The Director of Development Services shall enforce this ordinance. b. A person commits an offense if they own or operate a temporary workforce housing site in violation in any part of this section. c. Violation of any provision of this ordinance governing Temporary Workforce Housing constitutes a violation of an ordinance, rule, regulation, or order that regulates fire, safety, zoning, or public health or sanitation. Each day an offense shall continue shall constitute a separate offense. Enforcement under this section does not preclude prosecution under any other applicable law. d. Enforcement may include, but are not limited to any one or combination of the following: vi. Suspension or revocation of the TWH CUP; and/or vii. Disconnection of utilities where authorized.