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Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Zoning Text Amendment No. 2020-09 to the Mesquite Zoning Ordinance, by making certain additions and deletions to sections in Part 2 “Residential Districts” pertaining to requirements for off-street parking in residential districts; and amending Chapter 9 and Chapter 10 of the City Code thereby updating certain regulations and offenses regarding the parking and storing of commercial motor vehicles, oversized vehicles, recreational vehicles (RVs) and trailers in residential districts.
(The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zoning text amendment.)
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Residents have expressed concerns regarding parking along residential streets. This ordinance was designed to address these concerns.
The proposed amendments are summarized below:
Amend Mesquite Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 2, Part 2 “Residential Districts”, Section 2-200 “Use Regulations,” as follows:
• Section 2-202 (E) - Garage Conversions. Revising to require the relocation of the converted parking spaces such that the total off-street parking spaces is not reduced when undergoing a garage conversion.
• Section 2-203. - Residential Care Facilities. Revising to require off-street parking for residential care facilities. The number of parking spaces required varies based on the number of persons the facility cares for.
Amend Mesquite City Code, Chapter 9 “Motor Vehicles and Traffic,” Article VI “Stopping, Standing and Parking,” Division 1 to be retitled “Commercial Motor Vehicle and Oversized Vehicle Parking” as follows:
• Section 9-166. - Definition of “commercial motor vehicle” is revised to align with the Texas Transportation Code.
• Section 9-166. - Definition of “oversized vehicle” length is revised from a maximum of twenty-three (23) feet in length to twenty-two (22) feet in length.
• Section 9-166. - Added definition for “recreational vehicle (RV)” and is inclusive of nonautomotive RVs and motorized RVs.
• Section 9-166. - Added definition for “trailer” and includes, but is not limited to, boat trailers, covered trailers, flatbed trailers, horse trailers and utility trailers.
• Section 9-167. - Parking on Public Streets Prohibited. Commercial Motor Vehicles, Oversized Vehicles, Recreational Vehicles (RVs), Trailers, and Boats or Boat Trailers - Re-organized the Section to separate the offense from the exceptions. Provided exception for otherwise prohibited oversized vehicles or commercial vehicles if the vehicle is a “personal use” passenger vehicle such as a dual rear-wheel truck.
• Section 9-168. - Parking on Private Property Prohibited.
(Commercial Motor Vehicles, Oversized Vehicles, and Other Vehicles and Equipment) - Re-organized the Section to separate the offense from the exceptions. Added provisions regarding vehicles or equipment not designated for public street operation. Provided exception for otherwise prohibited oversized or commercial vehicles if the vehicle is a “personal use” passenger vehicle such as a dual rear-wheel truck.
• Section 9-169. - Parking on Private Property. (Recreational Vehicles (RVs), Trailers, etc.) - This Section (originally in Section 10-13) has been reorganized and moved here. This section provides the regulations for when and where an RV or trailer may be parked on private property in residential districts. Limiting two (2) recreation vehicles (RVs) or trailers (in any combination) per single family lot.
• Section 9-204. - (Reserved) Section repealed.
Parking of Boats and Boat Trailers Prohibited on Public Streets is now located in Section 9-167.
• Section 9-205. - (Reserved) Section repealed.
Parking of trailers prohibited on public streets is now located in Section 9-167.
Amend Mesquite City Code, Chapter 10 “Offenses - Miscellaneous,” Article I “In General” as follows:
• Section 10-13. - (Reserved) Section repealed.
Mobile Homes are addressed in the Mesquite Zoning Ordinance and Recreational Vehicles is now located in Section 9-169.
• Section 10-14. - Parking on Unimproved Surfaces Prohibited.
• 10-14 (a). - Revising Sub-Section (a) to remove the prohibition of parking on the interior side yard of lots less than one (1) acre and used for residential single family or duplex purpose.
• 10-14 (b). - Adding “campers” and “recreational vehicles” to the list of “vehicles” defined in this section.
• 10-14 (c). - Repealing Sub-Section (c) to allow more than two “vehicles” to be parked in the rear yard.
On September 28, 2020, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval.
Recommended/Desired Action
Following the public hearing, staff recommends approval of the ordinance.
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Ordinance
P&Z Minutes
Drafter
Maria Martinez
Head of Department
Maria Martinez