Ord 155-94 12/20/1994F
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ORDINANCE NO. 1.5` t4
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS,
AMENDING ARTICLE II, SECTIONS 3-16 THROUGH 3-36 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES IN THEIR ENTIRETY; AMENDING SECTION 6400 OF THE ZONING
ORDINANCE TO INCLUDE SUCH AMENDMENTS IN THE ZONING ORDINANCE;
PROVIDING FOR THE APPLICATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF BUILDING CODES AS
APPLIED TO THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS FOR AREAS OUTSIDE THE CITY LIMITS
OF WICHITA FALLS, BUT WITHIN THE 65 DECIBEL CONTOUR OF A NOISE ZONE
AS SHOWN IN THE MOST RECENT AICUZ STUDY FOR SHEPPARD AIR FORCE
BASE; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE; DECLARING A STATE OF EMERGENCY;
AND FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS
ORDINANCE WAS DISCUSSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY.
LAW.
WHEREAS, the City Council has accepted a Final Report from the Airport Zoning Board as
required by Chapter 241 of the Local Government Code; and,
WHEREAS, the adoption of this ordinance helps to protect the health, safety and general
welfare of those living or working on or around Sheppard Air Force Base; and,
WHEREAS, said Report is in conformance with the intent of the City of Wichita Falls to
preserve Sheppard Air Force Base as a viable social and economic resource for the City and the
North Central Texas area; and,
WHEREAS, amending Article II, Sections 3-16 through 3-36 of the Code of Ordinances
further accomplishes this intent.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA
FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. Article II, Sections 3-16 through 3-36 of the Code of Ordinances is amended in
its entirety and hereby included in the Zoning Ordinance as shown in Attachment "A."
SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Wichita Falls orders that building codes by
applied and enforced in that area outside of the City limits, but limited to that area shown within the
65 decibel noise contour as shown in the latest AICUZ study for Sheppard Air Force Base.
SECTION 3. All ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed, specifically Ordinance
No. 100-82, codified as Chapter 3, Article II of the Code of Ordinances.
SECTION 4. This ordinance is declared to be an emergency measure and shall become
effective immediately upon its passage.
SECTION 5. It is hereby officially found and determined that the meeting at which this
ordinance was passed was open to the public as required by law.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 20th day of December, 1994.
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ATTACHMENT A
6400 AIRPORT ZONING
6405 PURPOSE
The purpose of the Airport Zoning provision is to ensure protection of the utility of Sheppard Air Force
Base/Wichita Falls Municipal Airport and the public investment by the regulation of land uses in the
vicinity of Sheppard Air Force Base/Wichita Falls Municipal Airport where it has been determined that
Sheppard Air Force Base is an essential part of the City and surrounding cities and counties.
It is also the purpose of this provision to protect the health, safety, and general welfare of the public
where it is recognized that obstructions, aircraft accidents, and excessive noise have the potential for
endangering or harming the lives and/or property of users or occupants of land in the vicinity of Sheppard
Air Force Base/Wichita Falls Municipal Airport
6410 APPLICABILITY
Airport Zoning regulations shall apply to all of the incorporated areas of the City of Wichita Falls and
unincorporated areas which are located within a Accident Potential Zone,Noise Zone or Height
Restriction Zone as described herein. The use of all land and any buildings or structures located upon the
land, and the height, construction, reconstruction, alteration,expansion or relocation of any building or
structure upon the land shall conform to all regulations applicable to this section. No land,building,
structure or premise shall be constructed and/or used for any purpose or in any manner other than is
permitted in this section.
The Airport Zoning regulation shall be in accordance with prescribed regulations contained in Chapter
241 of the Local Government Code.
6415 AIRPORT ZONING BOARD
The Planning and Zoning Commission for the City of Wichita Falls shall be responsible for all duties and
powers granted to an Airport Zoning Board as required by Chapter 241 of the Local Government Code.
6420 PERMITTED USES
Refer to the Land Use Compatibility Table included herein for permitted,controlled, and prohibited land
uses in accordance with the latest AICUZ study for Sheppard Air Force Base.
6425 DEFINITIONS
For the purpose of this provision,the following definitions shall apply to the interpretation of Section
6400:
AICUZ -Air Installation Compatible Use Zone.
Accident Potential Zone I (APZ I) - An area of accident potential and noise located beyond the Clear
Zone of each runway.
Accident Potential Zone II (APZ II) _An area of accident potential and noise located beyond APZ I of
each runway.
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Airport- Means the Sheppard Air Force Base/Wichita Falls Municipal Airport.
Airport Elevation- Means the established elevation of the highest point on the usable landing area
measured in feet from mean sea level. This elevation has been established at the Sheppard
Air Force Base/Wichita Falls Municipal Airport as 1,015 feet above mean sea level.
Airport Hazard- Means any structure or use of land which obstructs the airspace required for the flights
of aircraft or which obstructs or interferes with the control or tracking and/or data
acquisition in the landing,taking off or flight at an airport or at any installation or facility
relating to flight and tracking and/or data acquisition of the flight craft; or which is
hazardous, interfering with, or obstructing such landing,taking off or flight of aircraft; or
which is hazardous to or interferes with tracking and/or data acquisition pertaining to flight
and flight vehicles.
Airport Hazard Area- Means any area of land or water upon which an airport hazard might be established
if not prevented as provided herein.
Centerline - means a line extending through the midpoint of each end of a runway.
Compatible Land Use-Includes any use of land adjacent to an airport that will protect the owners,
occupants or users of the land from levels of noise or vibrations created by the operations
of the airport, including the taking off and landing of aircraft,that may endanger the
health, safety or welfare of the owners, occupants or users of the land and protect airport
users from airport hazards.
Hazard to Air Navigation-An obstruction determined to have a substantial adverse effect on the safe and
efficient utilization of navigable airspace.
Height- For the purpose of determining the height limits in all zones set forth in this provision and shown
in the AICUZ study, the datum shall be mean sea level elevation unless otherwise
specified.
Instrument Runway- Means existing or planned runway(s)of at least four thousand(4,000)feet for
which there is or is planned to be an instrument landing procedure published by a defense
agency of the federal government or by the Federal Aviation Administration.
Landing Area- Means the surface area of the airport used for landing, take-off or taxiing of aircraft.
Nonconforming Use- Any structure or use of land which was inconsistent with these provisions on
October 31, 1982.
Obstruction- Any structure or other object, including a mobile object, which exceeds a limiting height set
forth in this provision.
Person- Means an individual, firm, partnership, corporation, company, association,joint stock
association or body politic and includes a trustee,receiver, assignee, administrator,
executor, guardian or other representative.
Primary Surface - These surfaces are set established herein. (The elevation of any point on the primary
surface is the same as the elevation of the nearest point on the runway centerline.)
Runway- A defined area on an airport prepared for landing and take-off of aircraft along its length.
Structure - An object, including a mobile object, constructed or installed by man, including,but not
limited to buildings,towers, cranes, smokestacks,earth formations and overhead
transmission lines.
6430 ACCIDENT POTENTIAL ZONES
Accident Potential Zones are established within the area of the Sheppard Air Force Base/Wichita Falls
Municipal Airport for the purpose of regulating the development of areas which possess an accident
potential hazard so as to promote compatibility between the airport and the surrounding land uses,protect
the airport from incompatible encroachment, and promote the health, safety and general welfare of
property users.
A. Zone Boundaries. The boundaries of said zones are established as shown on the map included in
the latest AICUZ study for Sheppard Air Force Base. Accident Potential Zones are located
beyond the Clear Zone at the end of the runways and are:
1. For runway 17/35, Accident Potential Zones I and II shall be one thousand(1,000) feet
wide and two thousand five hundred(2,500) feet long.
2. For runways 15R/C/L and 33L/C/R, Accident Potential Zone I (APZ I) shall be three
thousand(3,000) feet wide and five thousand(5,000) feet long; Accident Potential Zone II
(APZ II) shall be three thousand(3,000) feet wide and seven thousand(7,000) long.
B. Compatible Uses. Compatible uses within each Accident Potential Zone are established as shown
in the latest AICUZ study for Sheppard Air Force Base. Only compatible uses will be allowed.
6435 NOISE ZONES
For the purpose of regulating the development of areas which possess a noise hazard to certain land uses,
so as to promote compatibility between the airport and the surrounding land uses, protect the airport from
incompatible encroachment, and promote and protect the health, safety and general welfare of property
users,Noise Zones are established within the area of the Sheppard Air Force Base/Wichita Falls
Municipal Airport.
A. Zone Boundaries. The boundaries of said zones are established as shown on the map included in
the latest AICUZ study for Sheppard Air Force Base. Noise Zones are located within the 65db or
greater noise contour as shown in the latest AICUZ study for Sheppard Air Force Base:
B. Compatible Uses. Compatible uses within the Noise Zone are established as shown in the latest
AICUZ study for Sheppard Air Force Base. Only compatible uses will be allowed.
6440 HEIGHT RESTRICTION ZONES
provisions included herein as it pertains to height restrictions,there are
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established certain height restriction zones which include all of the land lying beneath the Approach-
Departure Clearance Surface, Inner Horizontal Surface, Conical Surface, Outer Horizontal Surface, and
Transitional Surface as they apply 1 to Sheppard Air Force Base/Wichita Falls Municipal Airport. Such
zones and height restrictions are shown in the most recent AICUZ study of Sheppard Air Force Base.
The various zones are established and defined as follows:
A. Zones Related to Runways
1. Primary Zone (A Zone). All of the land area lying beneath a Primary Surface,which is a
surface on the ground centered lengthwise of the runway and extending two hundred(200)
feet beyond each end of that runway. The width of the primary surfaces are:
a. For runway 17/35, one thousand(1,000) feet.
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b. For runways 15R/33L, 15C/33C, and 15L/33R, two thousand(2,000) feet.
No structure is permitted within the Primary Zone(A Zone) as described herein.
2. Clear Zone(B Zone). All of the land area lying beneath a Clear Zone Surface,which is a
surface on the ground beginning at the runway end and symmetrical with the runway
centerline extended. The width and length of the clear zone surfaces are:
a. For runway 17/35, one thousand(1,000) feet wide and three thousand(3,000) feet
long.
b. For runways 15R/33L, 15C/33C, and 15L/33R, three thousand(3,000) feet wide
and three thousand(3,000) feet long.
3. Approach-Departure Clearance Zone(C&D Zones). All of the land area lying under an
Approach-Departure Clearance Surface,which is an inclined plane or combination
inclined and horizontal plane, symmetrical about the runway centerline extended. The
inclined plane flares outward and upward from the primary surface, having the same width
as the primary surface, and begins with the centerline elevation of the runway end. The
slope ratio and dimensions of the inclined planes, (C ZONE)and dimensions of the
horizontal planes, (D ZONE)are as follow:
a. Runway 17/35, one(1)foot in height for each forty(40) feet in horizontal distance
beginning at the end of the primary surface centerline elevation of the runway end.
The runway end centerline elevation is 1,015 MSL feet for Runway 35. The
surface extends to a point ten thousand(10,000) feet from the end of the primary
surface with an outer width of two thousand five hundred (2,500) feet. Runway 17
does not have an Approach Surface and Runway 35 does not have a Departure
Surface.
b. Runway 15R/33L, one (1) foot in height for each fifty (50)feet in horizontal
distance beginning at the end of the primary surfaces and at the centerline elevation
of the runway end. The runway end centerline elevation is 998 MSL feet for
runway 15R and 1,000 MSL feet for 33L. The surfaces extend until they reach an
elevation of 500 feet above established airfield elevation(1,515 MSL). They then
continue horizontally at this elevation to a point fifty thousand(50,000) feet from
the point of beginning. The outer width is sixteen thousand(16,000) feet.
c. Runway 15C/33C (formerly 15L/33R),one(1) foot in height for each fifty(50)
feet in horizontal distance beginning at the end of the primary surfaces and at the
centerline elevation of the runway end. The runway end centerline elevation is
1,003 MSL feet for Runway 15C and 989 MSL feet for Runway 33R. The
surfaces extend until they reach an elevation of 500 feet above established airport
elevation(1,515 MSL). They then continue horizontally at this elevation to a point
fifty thousand(50,000) feet from the point of beginning. The outer width is
sixteen thousand(16,000) feet.
d. Runway 15L/33R, one(1) foot in height for each fifty (50) feet in horizontal
distance beginning at the end of the primary surface centerline elevation of the
runway end. The runway end centerline is 1,021 MSL feet for runway 15L and
996.9 MSL for runway 33R. The surfaces extend until they reach an elevation of
500 feet above established airport elevation(1,515 MSL). They then continue
horizontally at this elevation to a point fifty thousand(50,000) feet from the point
of beginning. The outer width is sixteen thousand(16,000) feet.
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B. Zones Related to Airport Reference Points.
1. Inner Horizontal Zone(E ZONE). All of the land lying beneath the Inner Horizontal
Surface, which is an oval-shaped plane at a height of one hundred fifty(150) feet above
the established airfield elevation(1,165 MSL). It is constructed by scribing an arc with a
radius of seven thousand five hundred(7,500) feet about the centerline at each end of each
runway and interconnecting these arcs with tangents.
2. Conical Zone(F ZONE). All of the land area lying beneath the Conical Surface, which is
an inclined plane that extends from the periphery of the inner horizontal surface outward
and upward at a slope of twenty(20)to one(1) for a horizontal distance of seven thousand
(7,000) feet to a height of five hundred(500) feet above the established airfield elevation
(1,515 MSL).
3. Outer Horizontal Zone(G ZONE). All of the land area lying beneath the Outer Horizontal
Surface, which is an oval-shaped plane located 500 feet above the established airport
elevation(1,515 MSL), extending outward from the outer periphery of the conical surface
for a horizontal distance of thirty thousand(30,000) feet.
4. Transitional Zone(H ZONE). All of the land area lying beneath a Transitional Surface,
which are inclined planes that connect the primary surface and the approach-departure
clearance surfaces to the inner horizontal surface, conical surface, outer horizontal,or
other transitional surfaces. The slope is one(1) foot in height for each seven(7) feet in
horizontal distance outward and upward at right angles to the runway centerline and
runway centerline extended. To determine the elevation for the beginning of the
transitional surface slope at any point along the lateral boundary of the primary surface,
draw a line from the point, perpendicular to the runway centerline or to the runway
centerline extended. The elevation of the runway or the runway centerline extended at that
intersection is the elevation for the beginning of the 7 to 1 slope. The elevation of the
point is the distance minus one-half(1/2)the width of the primary surface and divided by
seven(7).
Except as otherwise provided in this provision, no structure or obstruction shall be erected, altered or
maintained in any zone created by this provision to a height in excess of the applicable height of the
surface used to describe such zone.
6445 ADDITIONAL USE RESTRICTIONS
Notwithstanding any other provisions, no use shall be made of land within any zone established herein in
such a manner as to create electrical interference with navigational signals or radio communication
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between the airport and aircraft, make it difficult for pilots to distinguish between airport lights and
others, result in glare in the eyes of pilots using the airport, impair visibility in the vicinity of the airport,
create bird strike hazards, or otherwise endanger or interfere with the safe landing, taking off or
maneuvering of aircraft intending to use the airport.
6450 NONCONFORMING USES
A. Regulations not Retroactive. The regulations prescribed by this provision shall not be construed
to require changes in land use or the removal, lowering or other change or alteration of any
structure established prior to the regulation as of October 31, 1982 or otherwise interfere with the
continuance of any nonconforming use.
B. Marking and Lighting. Notwithstanding the preceding provision of this provision,the owner of
any nonconforming structure is hereby required to permit the installation, operation and
maintenance thereon of such markers and lighting as shall be deemed necessary by Sheppard Air
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Force Base and/or Wichita Falls Municipal Airport to indicate to the operators of aircraft in the
vicinity of the airport, the presence of such airport hazards. Such markers and lights shall be
installed, operated and maintained at the expense of the City of Wichita Falls and/or Sheppard Air
Force Base.
C. Reconstruction. Any nonconforming use which is damaged or destroyed by fire, flood, explosion,
wind, earthquake, war, riot, or other calamity may be reconstructed and used as it was before such
happening.
6455 PERMITS
A. New Construction. A permit shall be required to construct a structure in any Accident Potential
Zone,Noise Zone, or Height Restriction Zone established by this provision as specifically
provided herein. Each application for a permit shall indicate the location, height, and if
applicable, use of the structure,with sufficient particularity to enable it to be determined whether
the resulting structure would conform to the regulations herein prescribed. If such determination
is in the affirmative, the permit shall be granted. No permit for a structure inconsistent with these
provisions shall be granted unless a variance has been approved in accordance with Subsection C
of this section.
1. In the limits of the Accident Potential Zones(APZ I &II), a permit shall be required for
any structure. Such permits shall be issued when the proposed use of the structure is
permitted, and the vertical height of the structure above the ground does not exceed the
height limits prescribed herein.
a) In the area lying inside the Accident Potential Zones(APZ I & II), a permit shall
be required for any use or structure. Such permits shall be issued when the vertical
height of the structure, above the ground, does not exceed the height limits
prescribed herein and is found to be a compatible use as defmed herein.
b) In the area lying outside the Accident Potential Zones(APZ I &II) and within a
height restriction zone, a permit shall be required for any use or structure. Such
permits shall be issued when the vertical height of the structure, above the ground,
does not exceed the height limits prescribed herein and is found to be a compatible
use as defmed herein.
2. In the area within the 65db or greater noise contour as shown in the latest AICUZ study, a
permit shall be required for any use or structure as identified in the Land Use
Compatibility Table included herein as requiring noise attenuation. Such permits shall be
issued when the Building Official has approved noise attenuation measures on those uses
requiring attenuation as identified herein.
No Certificate of Occupancy(CO) shall be issued for commercial properties until such
time compliance is realized through inspection and approval by the Building Official for
compliance with noise attenuation measures as required herein. For residential land uses
required to attenuate, no water sales by the City or appropriate water districts or supply
corporations shall be permitted until compliance is realized through inspection and
approval of the Building Official.
Noise attenuation measures as required herein, and as approved by the Building Official,
shall be installed and maintained at the same level of attenuation as required by this
provision.
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B. Existing Uses.
1. No permit shall be granted that would allow the establishment or creation of any airport
hazard or permit a nonconforming use or structure to be made higher or become a greater
hazard to air navigation, than it was on the effective date of this ordinance.
2. No permit shall be granted that would allow the expansion of a use not herein permitted
within the Noise Zone unless said use adheres to attenuation measures as required.
C. Variances. Any person desiring to erect or increase the height of any structure, or use his property
contrary to the regulations prescribed in this provision may apply to the Board of Adjustment for a
variance from such regulations in question. The application for variance from a height restriction
shall be accompanied by a determination from the Federal Aviation Administration as to the effect
of the proposal on the operation of air navigation facilities and the safe, efficient use of navigable
airspace. A variance request shall be processed in accordance with Section 7300 of this
ordinance.
D. Obstruction Marking and Lighting. Any permit or variance granted may, if such action is deemed
advisable by the Director of Community Development or his designee or the Board of Adjustment
to effectuate the purposes of this provision and is reasonable under the circumstances,be so
conditioned as to require the owner of the structure in question to install, operate and maintain, at
their expense, such markings and lights as may be necessary.
6460 ENFORCEMENT
It shall be the duty of the Director of Community Development or his designee to administer and enforce
the regulations prescribed herein. Applications for permits shall be made to the Director of Community
Development or his designee. Applications required by this provision to be submitted to the Director of
Community Development or his designee shall be promptly considered and granted or denied by him. In
the event that the Director of Community Development or his designee refuses to grant the application,
the applicant may appeal such decision to the Board of Adjustment.
Applications for variances shall be made to the Board of Adjustment by first filing said application for
variance with the Director of Community Development or his designee who shall forthwith transmit said
application to the Board of Adjustment for determination.
6465 AIRPORT BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
An Airport Board of Adjustment shall be appointed comprised of both residents of the City of Wichita
Falls, and residents located outside of the City but within the area affected by this ordinance, and
according to the provisions set forth in the Local Government Code. The actions and procedures of the
Airport Board of Adjustment shall be those as required under Chapter 241.032 of the Local Government
Code as amended.
6470 LAND USE COMPATIBILITY TABLE
CLEAR APZ APZ 65-70 70-75 75-80 80+
LAND USE ZONE I II
RESIDENTIAL
Single-Family Detached N N Yi A11 B11 N N
Single-Family Attached N N N A11 B11 N N
Duplex N N N A11 B11 N N
Apartments N N N A 11 B i i N N
Group Quarters N N N An B 11 N N
Hotels/Motels N N N A11 B11 N N
Mobile/Manufactured Homes N N N N N N N
Other Residential N N N1 A11 B11 N N
MANUFACTURING
Food and Kindred Products N N2 Y Y Y12 Y13 Y14
Textile Mill Products N N2 Y Y Y12 Y13 Y14
Apparel and Similar Products N N N2 Y Y12 Y13 y14
Lumber and Wood Products N Y2 Y Y Y12 Y13 Y14
Furniture and Fixtures N Y2 Y Y Y12 Y13 Y14
Paper and Allied Products N Y2 Y Y Y12 Y13 Y14
Printing,Publishing and allied N Y2 Y Y Y12 Y13 Y14
industries
Chemicals and Allied Products N N N2 Y Y12 1'13 Y14
Petroleum Refining and related N N Y Y Y12 Y13 1'14
industry
Rubber and Plastic N N2 N2 Y Yl2 Y13 Y14
Stone,Clay and Glass Products N N2 Y Y Y12 Y13 Y14
Primary Metal Industry N N2 Y Y Y12 Y13 Y14
Fabricated Metal Products N N2 Y Y Y12 Y13 Y14
Controlling,and Optical N N N2 Y A B N
Instruments
ACCIDENT POTENTIAL NOISE ZONES (db)
ZONES
CLEAR APZ APZ 65-70 70-75 75-80 80+
LAND USE ZONE I II
Watches,Clocks and related N N N2 Y A B N
industry
Miscellaneous Manufacturing N Y2 Y2 Y Y12 1'13 Y14
TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNICATION AND UTILITIES
Railroad and Transit N3 Y4 Y Y Y12 Y13 Y14
Motor Vehicle Transport N3 Y Y Y Y12 Y13 Y14
Aircraft Transportation N3 Y4 Y Y Y12 Y13 Y14
Streets and Highways N3 Y Y Y Y12 Y13 Y14
Automobile Parking N3 Y4 Y Y Y12 Y13 Y14
Communications N3 Y4 Y Y A15 B15 N
Utilities N3 Y4 Y Y Y Y12 Y13
Other Transportation, N3 Y4 Y Y A15 B15 N
Communications and Utilities
TRADE
Wholesale N Y2 Y Y Y12 Y13 Y14
Retail building materials, N Y2 Y Y Y12 Y13 Y14
hardware,and farm equip.
Retail,General Merchandise N N2 Y2 Y A B N
Retail,Food N N2 Y2 Y A B N
Retail,Automotive,Marine, N Y2 Y2 Y A B N
Aircraft and Access.
Retail,Furniture,Home N N2 Y2 Y A B N
Furnishings and Equipment
Retail,Eating and Drinking N N N2 Y A B N
Establishments
Retail,Other N N2 Y2 Y A B N
SERVICES
Finance,Insurance and real estate N N Y6 Y A B N
Personal Services N N Y6 Y A B N
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. ACCIDENT POTENTIAL NOISE ZONES (db)
ZONES
CLEAR APZ APZ 65-70 70-75 75-80 80+
LAND USE ZONE I II
Cemetery N Y7 Y7 Y Y12 Y13 Y14,21
Business Services N Yg Yg Y A B N
Repair Services N Y2 Y Y Y12 Y13 Y14
Professional Services N N Y6 Y A B N
Hospitals,Nursing Homes N N N A. B. N N
Other Medical N N N Y A B N
Contract Construction Services N Y6 Y Y A B N
Governmental Services N N Y6 Y. A. B. N
Educational Services N N N A. B. N N
Miscellaneous Services N N2 Y2 Y A B N
CULTURAL,ENTERTAINMENT, AND RECREATIONAL
Cultural Activities N N N2 A. B. N N
Churches N N N2 A. B. N N
Nature Exhibits N Y2 Y Y. N N N
Public Assembly N N N Y N N N
Auditoriums,Concert Halls N N N A B N N
Outdoor Music Shell,Amphitheater N N N N N N N
Outdoor Sports Arena N N N YI7 Y17 N N
Amusements N N Y8 Y Y N N
Recreational Activities(including N N Y Ys A. B. N
golf,stables,and water sports)
Resorts and Group Camps N N N Y. Y. N N
Parks N Yg Y8 Ye Ye N N
Other Cultural,Entertainment and N Y9 Y9 Y. Y. N N
Recreation
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ZONES
CLEAR APZ APZ 65-70 70-75 75-80 80+
LAND USE ZONE I II
RESOURCES PRODUCTION AND EXTRACTION
Agricultural,except livestock Y16 Y Y Y18 Y 19 Y20 Y20,21
Livestock Farming and Animal N Y Y Y18 Y19 Y20 Y20,21
Breeding
Agricultural related activities N Y5 Y Y18 Y19 N N
Fishing and related activities N5 Y5 Y Y Y Y Y
Mining and related activities N Y5 Y Y Y Y Y
Other resource production and N Y5 Y Y Y Y Y
extraction
LEGEND
Y (Yes)
Land use and related structures are compatible without restriction.
N (No)
Land use and related structures are not compatible and shall be prohibited.
Yx(yes with restrictions)
Land use and related structures generally compatible; see notes 1 through 21.
Nx (no with exceptions)
See notes 1 through 21.
NLR(Noise Level Reduction)
NLR(outdoor to indoor) to be achieved through incorporation of noise attenuation measures into
the design and construction of the structures.
A, B, or C
Land use and related structures generally compatible; measures to achieve NLR for A (DNL 66-
70), B (DNL 71-75), C (DNL 76-80), need to be incorporated into the design and construction of
structures and approved by the Building Official.
Ax, Bx, and Cx
Land use generally compatible with NLR. However, measures to achieve an overall noise level
reduction do not necessarily solve noise difficulties and additional evaluation is warranted. See
appropriate footnotes.
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The designation of these uses as "compatible" in this zone reflects individual federal agencies' and
program considerations of general cost and feasibility factors, as well as past community
experiences and program objectives. The Airport Zoning Board shall review request and be
responsible for issuing necessary permits based on its findings.
NOTES
1. Maximum density of 2 dwelling units per acre or lot coverage less than 20 percent, whichever is
greater.
2. Within each land use category, uses exist where further definition may be needed due to the
variation of densities in people and structures. (See Exhibit A included herein)
3. No buildings, structures or above-ground utilities shall be placed within the area defined as the
Clear Zone.
4. No passenger terminals and no major above-ground transmission lines in APZ 1.
5. Factors to be considered: labor intensity, structural coverage, explosive characteristics, and air
pollution. The proposed use shall be evaluated by the Director of Community Development or his
designee in conference with the base AICUZ officer for Sheppard Air Force Base or designated
personnel.
6. Low-intensity office uses only. Meeting places, auditoriums, etc. shall not be permitted. For the
purpose of this provision, low-intensity is defined as an employment population not to exceed
twenty five (25)people per acre per shift.
7. Excludes chapels.
8. Facilities must be low intensity. For the purpose of this provision, low-intensity is defined as an
employment population not to exceed twenty five (25) people per acre per shift.
9. Clubhouse not permitted.
10. Areas for gatherings of people are not recommended. The Airport Zoning Board shall be
responsible for issuing the necessary permit based on its findings.
a. Residential use is discouraged in DNL 66-75dB and prohibited in DNL above 75db.
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b. Where residential uses are allowed, measures to achieve outdoor to indoor Noise Level
Reduction (NLR) to DNL 65dB shall be incorporated and considered in individual
approvals. The Building Official shall be responsible for determining adequacy of
attenuation measures.
NLR criteria will not eliminate outdoor noise problems. However, building location and site
planning and design, and use of berms and barriers may help mitigate outdoor exposure,
particularly from near ground level sources. Measures that reduce outdoor noise shall be used
whenever practical in preference to measures which only protect interior spaces. Such measures
shall be indicated on a site plan and evaluated prior to approval of the required permit.
12. Measures to achieve the same NLR as required for facilities in DNL 66-70 dB range shall be
incorporated into the design and construction of portions of these buildings where the public is
received, office areas, noise sensitive areas or where the normal noise level is low.
13. Measures to achieve the same NLR as required for facilities in DNL 71-75 dB range shall be
incorporated into the design and construction of portions of these buildings where the public is
received, office areas, noise sensitive areas or where the normal noise level is low.
14. Measures to achieve the same NLR as required for facilities in DNL 76-80 dB range shall be
incorporated into the design and construction of portions of these buildings where the public is
received, office areas, noise sensitive areas or where the normal noise level is low.
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15. If noise sensitive, use appropriate NLR. If not noise sensitive the use is compatible.
16. No buildings.
17. Land use is compatible provided special sound reinforcement systems are installed as approved by
the Building Official.
18. Residential buildings require the same NLR as required for facilities in DNL 66-70 dB range.
19. Residential buildings require the same NLR as required for facilities in DNL 71-75 dB range.
20. Residential buildings are not permitted.
21. Land use is not allowed.
For those situations requiring a hearing before the Airport Zoning Board before a permit may be issued,
the Director of Community Development or his designee may require building elevations, building plans,
landscape plans and other details to allow for proper evaluation of the proposed use in order to ensure the
protection of the publics health, safety and welfare.
EXHIBIT A
Uses are compatible if they do not result in a gathering of individuals in an area that would result in an
average density of greater than 25 persons per acre per hour during a 24-hour period,not to exceed 50
persons per acre at any time.
The following is a reproduction of Appendix F, Volume II of the 1992 AICUZ study for Sheppard Air
Force Base, and is included here for ease of reference.
Average Density
Average densities of persons per hour during a 24-hour period are determined by calculating the
number of persons per acre expected on a site, multiplying by the number of hour they will be on
the site, and dividing the total by 24.
Example#1. One 8-hour shift of 30 workers on a one acre site.
Avg. density= 30 persons expected X 8 hours on site=240
Then 240/24=10: Thus avg. density = 10 persons per hour per 24-hour period.
Example#2. Two 8-hour shifts of 30 workers on a one acre site.
Avg. density=30 persons expected X 16 hours on site=480
Then 480/24=20: Thus avg. density=20 persons per acre per hour per a 24-hour period.
Maximum Density
The maximum number of persons allowed per acre per hour is calculated by dividing the number
of hours persons will be on site by 24 hours, and then dividing by 25 persons per acre per hour by
the result. The resulting number is the maximum number of persons allowed per acre per hour,
provided it does not exceed 50. Fifty persons per acre at any one time is the maximum number of
persons allowed under the standard.
Example. Maximum density for two 8-hour shifts on a one acre site.
25 divided by 16/24=37.5 persons per hour allowed.
Application of this formula results in the following table which specifies the maximum persons
per acre per hour for the duration of the time that persons are expected to be on site during a 24-
hour period.
PERSONS PER ACRE
HOURS OF OPERATION MAXIMUM PERSONS ALLOWED
PER DAY PER ACRE/DURING EACH HOUR
24 25
23 26
22 27
21 28
20 30
19 31
18 33
17 35
16 37
15 40
14 42
13 46
12 OR LESS 50*
* NOTE: Fractions in the maximum persons allowed column are rounded to the lowest
whole number.
* Also note that concentrations of people may not exceed 50 people/acre at any time.
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AN ORDINANCE CLOSING,
VACATING AND ABANDON-
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EASEMENTS IN THE ORIG-
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Times/Record News, a newspaper published at Wichita Falls in Wichita County,
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AMENDING ARTICLE II,SEC- P g Y Y
TIONS 3-16 THROUGH 3-36 OF
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES advertisement is a true and correct copy of advertising published
IN THEIR ENTIRETY;
AMENDING SECTION 6400 OF in one ( 1 ) issues thereof on the following dates:
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