Ord 85-2009 11/3/2009 ORDINANCE NO. ;�35 � �o� `�
Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Wichita Falls, Texas,
Amending Sections 3700 Through 3750 Of Appendix B Of The Code Of
Ordinances To Modify Zoning Regulations Governing The River
Development District, And Providing A Penalty Of Up To $2000 Upon
Violation
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission has reviewed this proposal and
recommends approval of the amendments to Section 3700 River Development District,
Subsection 3720 Permitted uses; and
WHEREAS, the City Council concurs with the Commission's recommendation to
amend Section 3700 River Development District, Subsection 3720 Permitted uses.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
Sections 3700 through 3750 of Appendix B of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Wichita Falls is hereby amended by adding the underlined text and deleting text denoted
by strikethrough:
3700. RDD river development district.
3710. Purpose.
The purpose of a 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
environment into a permanent recreational and commercial facility.
3720. Permitted uses.
A. The followin� uses are permitted in the RDD district:
Residential uses:
Dwelling, duplex two family
Dwelling, single family detached
B. The following uses are permitted in the RDD 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
Townhouse residential, subject to the provisions of Section 5300
Group Homes
Civic uses:
Cemeterv
Convention center
Davcare, limited & commercial
Library, public
Nature Center
Park
Public safety services
Religious assembly
Schools, primarv and secondarv
Utility service
Commercial uses:
Alcoholic beverage sales, subject to the provisions of Section 5400
Art gallery/museum
Bed & breakfast Inn
Clinic
Club
Convenience store
Hotels
Indoor sports & recreation
Medical office
Motels
Movie theater
Nurse
Offices
Recreation Vehicle Park
Restaurants
Retail trade
Services, except repair services
Shopping center
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3730. Conditional uses.
The following uses are permitted in the RDD district subject to the approval process provided
in Section 7200:
Outdoor Entertainment and Recreation
Personal Care Home
3740. Development regulations.
Each site in the River Development District shall be subject to the same development
regulations as provided for in Section 3490, the general commercial district.
3750. Special conditions.
1. Each site except residential 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
2. Violations of this ordinance shall be punishable by a penalty of up to $2000 and
as provided by Section 1-14 of the Wichita Falls Code of Ordinances.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 3` day of November, 2009.
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MAYOR
ATTEST:
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