O536ORDINANCE NO. 536
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 40, THE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF KENNEDALE, TEXAS, AS AMENDED, BY
AMENDING ARTICLE VI ZONING BY ADDING THE "EC" EMPLOYMENT
CENTER DISTRICT; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE
CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS HEREOF; PROVIDING
A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL
NEWSPAPER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Kennedale is a home rule city acting under its charter adopted by the
electorate pursuant to Article XI, Section 5, of the Texas Constitution and Chapter 9 of the Local
Government Code; and
WHEREAS, in order to promote the public health, safety and general welfare the City Council
desires to adopt the proposed amendment to its city code in order to begin implementing the
comprehensive land use plan adopted in March 2012; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 211 of the Local Government Code, the City has adopted a
comprehensive zoning ordinance and map regulating the location and use of buildings, other
structures and land for business, industrial, residential or other purposes, for the purpose of
promoting the public health, safety, morals and general welfare, all in accordance with a
comprehensive plan; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Kennedale, Texas held a public
hearing on October 17, 2013, and the City Council of the City of Kennedale, Texas held a public
hearing on November 5, 2013, with respect to the amendments described herein; and
WHEREAS, the City has complied with all requirements of Chapter 211 of the Local -
Government Code, Section 17 -429 of the Zoning Ordinance, and all other laws dealing with
notice, publication, and procedural requirements for the approval of amending Article VI of the
Kennedale City Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KENNEDALE, THAT:
Article VI, "Zoning ", of Chapter 17, "Planning and Land Development ", of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Kennedale is hereby amended by adding a new Section 17 -415A,
"EC" Employment Center District" to read as follows:
Sec. 17- 415A.- "EC" employment center district.
(a) Purpose. The "EC" employment center district is intended to be utilized in the Oak Crest
Neighborhood area of the City to encourage redevelopment of the area with a mix of
land uses, including retail /restaurant, hotel, office /flex space, senior living, a green
corridor, a nature preserve /natural area and related outdoor activity center, and a park
and ride stop.
(b) Regulations. The "EC" employment center regulations and guidelines are set forth in the
Employment Center District Code attached as Exhibit "A" and incorporated in this
ordinance.
(c) Boundaries. "EC" employment center zoning may only be approved within the
boundaries of the Employment Center District Master Plan set forth in Figure 1 of the
Employment Center District Code.
(d) Conflict. To the extent of any conflict between the Employment Center District Code and
any other provision in the Zoning Ordinance, the provisions in the Employment Center
District Code shall prevail.
The Employment Center District Code attached to this ordinance as Exhibit "A" is hereby
adopted as Exhibit "A" to the Zoning Ordinance.
SECTION 3.
Article VI, "Zoning ", of Chapter 17, "Planning and Land Development ", of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Kennedale is hereby amended by adding a new subsection (3) to
Section 17- 420(a), to read as follows:
(3) Employment Center District. Notwithstanding anything in this section to the
contrary, the Business 287 and Interstate 20 /1-oop 820 overlay districts shall not
be deemed to extend into any area now or subsequently zoned as "EC"
Employment Center District.
SECTION 4.
The Zoning Ordinance of the City of Kennedale, Texas, as amended, is hereby amended by
adding the "EC" Employment Center District as shown in Exhibit A, attached to this ordinance.
SECTION 5.
This Ordinance shall be cumulative of all provisions of ordinances and of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Kennedale, Texas (1991), as amended, except when the provisions of
this Ordinance are in direct conflict with the provisions of such ordinances and such code, in
which event the conflicting provisions of such ordinances and such code are hereby repealed.
It is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council that the sections, paragraphs,
sentences, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance shall be declared unconstitutional by the valid
judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction such unconstitutionality shall not affect
any of the remaining sections, paragraphs, sentences, clause, and phrases of this Ordinance,
since the same would have been enacted by the City Council without the incorporation in this
Ordinance of any such unconstitutional section, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase.
Any person, firm, or corporation who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects or refuses to
comply with or who resists the enforcement of any of the provisions of this Ordinance shall be
fined not more than Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00). Each day that a violation is permitted
to exist shall constitute a separate offense.
SECTION 8.
All rights and remedies of the City of Kennedale are expressly saved as to any and all
violations of the provisions of any ordinances governing zoning that have accrued at the time of
the effective date of this Ordinance; and, as to such accrued violations and all pending litigation,
both civil and criminal, whether pending in court or not, under such ordinances, same shall not
be affected by this Ordinance but may be prosecuted until final disposition by the courts.
SECTION 9.
The City Secretary of the City of Kennedale is hereby directed to publish in the official
newspaper of the City of Kennedale the caption, penalty clause, publication clause and effective
date clause of this ordinance as provided by Section 3.10 of the Charter of the City of
Kennedale.
SECTION 10.
This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after the date of its passage and
publication as required by law, and it is so ordained.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 5 DAY OF NOVEMBER 2013.
ATTEST: 1> r .% 6 Ax1"
City Secretary" Amethyst G. Cirmo
EFFECTIVE: 1 1" �' Z 0 I
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
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M yor John Clark
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City Attorney, Wayne K. Olson
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Employment Center District
Code
City of Kennedale
Adopted November 2013
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EMPLOYMENT CENTER CODE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
SECTION 1. PURPOSE & INTENT 3
SECTION 2. REGULAT ING PLAN (WITH MAP) 5
SECTION 3. ADMINISTRATION 8
SECTION 4. BUILDING MASS AND PLACEMENT 13
Build -to lines/setbacks
Minimum frontage requirements
Mass & height
SECTION 5 . BUILDING DESIGN 17
Entry Orientation
Glazing/Fenestration
Façade Articulation
Building Materials
SECTION 6 . SITE DESIGN STANDARDS 22
Parking placement
Parking amount
Parking screens
Sidewalk standards
Curb cuts
Landscape standards
Lighting
SECTION 7 . SIGNS 36
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SECTION 8 . PERMITTED USES 42
EXHIBITS
Exhibit A Regulation Plan and Description o f Boundaries
APPENDICES
Appendix A. Definitions
Appendix B. Native Plants
Appendix C. Irrigation
Appendix D. Photo & Illustration Credits
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SECTION 1. PURPOSE & INTENT
In 2012, the City of Kennedale adopted a revised Comprehensive Land Use Plan . The new
Comprehensive Plan establishes a long -term vision and goals for the city and serves as a policy guide and
framework for land use decisions. The Plan supports a need for changing zoning and develop ment
standards for many areas of the city, including th e Oak Crest area , which is located at the entrance to the
city at Kennedale Parkway and I -2 0 . In addition, recent studies and plans for Oak Crest and adjacent areas
suggest the need for sidewalks , trails and green spaces, environmental cleanup, consolidat ion of lots that
could support new er forms of development with a mix of uses that can leverage the potential of this critical
location .
The Oak Crest area play s anAimportantAroleAinAestablishingAtheAcity’sAimageAinAtheAregionAandAlocally,AA
The Comprehens ive Plan and the related Employment Center Concept Plan recognizeAtheAarea’sAimportanceA
to community image and also note its potential desirability for businesses needing easy access to
downtown Fort Worth, I -20, I -820, and surrounding communities. Based onAtheAarea’sAassets.AtheA
Comprehensive Land Use Plan envisioned this area as an Employment Center , a district with a vibrant mix
of retail, office (corporate and small), lodging, and residential uses. Ideally, a mix of land uses —including
office and retai l —will eventually occupy this district, with an emphasis on employment and possible transit
park & ride supportive uses. Development on the interior of the Employment Center should be designed to
encourage and accommodate pedestrians. While it is underst ood that development on the exterior of the
district will need to contend with a more auto -oriented reality, pedestrian safety, access, and comfort
should not be ignored.
The Employment Center Concept Plan is an exte nsion of the Comprehensive Plan . It la ys out sub -zones
that are intended to serve different purposes but are also related to and supported by the other sub -zones.
The uses envisioned in the concept plan are retail/restaurant, hotel, office/flex space, senior living, a green
corridor, a nature preserve/natural area and related outdoor activity center, and a park and ride stop.
This Code is intended to implement the Comprehensive P lan as it pertains to the Employment Center
character district and also draws from the concept plan. The Employment Center is a redevelopment
district; most of the properties have previously been developed, and many of these properties are now
vacant lots or buildings awaiting reuse. The Employment Center is envisioned as a series of sub -districts,
each implementing a specific redevelopment vision based on the context of the site. Standards for the
entire Employment Center will be developed in phases, with this first phase addressing the part of the
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district with the most visibility: properties located along Kennedale Parkway and along High Ridge Road.
The Code will be updated and expanded at a later date to include the remaining segments of the
Employment Center.
The development standards in this District have four main goals.
Move toward development patterns that a re closer to the vision of the comprehensive plan while
taking advantage of frontages along major regional corridors such as Kennedale P ar kw a y and
Interstate -20;
Serve as a transition between development along the Parkway and development in the interior of
the Employment Center district, which will be more accommodating to pedestrians and a mix of
uses, along with the potential for higher intensity development;
EnsureAnewAdevelopmentAandAimprovementsAtoAexistingAdevelopmentAsupportAtheACity’sAvisionAofA
the Employment Center as a gateway to Kennedale; and
Provide a high level of predictability, both for the development community and the public.
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FIGURE 1 . EMPLOYMENT CENTER MASTER PLAN
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SECTION 2. REGULATING PLAN
The Employment C enter character district shall ultimately consist of f ive districts : Corridor Commercial;
Transition Zone; Flex Zone; Neighborhood Zone ; and Green Corridor . Where not controlled by the Employment
Center C ode, the Employment Center shall be governed by th e Kennedale Code of Ordinances to the extent the
Code of Ordinances is not in conflict with the intent or text of the Employment Center C ode.
FIGURE 2 . REGULATING PLAN BO UNDARIES
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2.1 CORRIDOR COMMERCIAL
The purpo se of the C orridor Commercial district is to encourage commercial development consistent with the
vision for this important gateway into Kennedale, creating a hybrid development context that merges the
predictability provided through some form -based code elements wit h the land use control provided through more
traditional zoning tools. Th is zone creates a unified streetscape and landscape context for an area that is both a
major gateway to the city and a major suburban thoroughfare. The district as proposed currentl y consists of two
sub -districts: Corridor Commercial Sub -District 1, located on the south/west side of Kennedale Parkway (shown in
the illustration above), and a second sub -district located on the north/east side of Kennedale Parkway. This Code
is intended to set forth regulations for Corridor Commercial Sub -District 1 and Green Corridor Sub -District 1
(described below) only.
2.2 GREEN CORRIDOR
The Green Corridor district provide s a green belt to buffer land located on either side of a n escarpment
running through the Employment Center and provide s a transition between the residential uses of the
Neighborhood district and the more commercial uses to be located north of the Green Corridor . Th e Green
Corridor has two sub -district s: Green Corridor S ub -Distric t 1 bisects the Commercial Corridor Sub -District 1 ; Green
Corridor S ub -district 2 runs bet ween the Transition and Flex districts and the Neighborhood district . This Code is
intended to set forth regulations for Corridor Commercial Sub -District 1 (describe d above) and Green Corridor
Sub -District 1 only.
2.3 OTHER SUB -DISTRICTS
Additional sub -districts will be established as this Code is updated in the future. The sub -districts will be
drawn from the Employment Center Master Plan and will create a flex zo ne, a transition zone, and a neighborhood
zone, as well as an additional corridor commercial district. The Flex Zone will provide for office uses, light
manufacturing or small -scale distribution, live/work units, and light commercial. The Transition Zone will provide a
buffe r between the more auto -centric development patterns of the Corridor Commercial zone and the adjacent
parts of Oak Crest that will likely redevelop over time into a more urban character . The Neighborhood Zone is
intended for residenti al development for seniors ; r esidences may take the form of single -family residential or small,
context -sensitive multi -family residential. It is intended that all of the properties within the Employment Center
will eventually be regulated by this Code, a fter the Code has been updated to include additional standards fitting
the other sub -districts and maintain ing the desired character of the district.
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2.4 ROADWAY CONTEXT
The Employment Center is bounded by Kennedale Pkw y to the east, the I -20 frontage r oad to the north, a rail
line to the west, and Village Creek to the south. The area is therefore not only the major gateway to Kennedale,
but it is also disconnected from the rest of the city . N ew land development tools adopted for the Employment
Center must be realistic about what kind of development can be expected but should also encourage or, at times,
require building, site, and infrastructure design standards that help connect the neighborhood to other areas. And
given that this area is physically s eparated from the rest of the city , and this separation can make residents and
businesses more reliant on each other for success, intra -neighborhood connections are also important.
Connections can be enhanced through a well -designed transportation syste m. TheAcomprehensiveAplan’sA
Future Transportation Plan describes the kind of transportation options (automobile -based and pedestrian) that
should be established for the Employment Center and notes that r oadways should be designed using a Complete
Streets approach. Complete streets are designed with a goal of balancing the safety and convenience of everyone
using the road. Roadway design varies by location, topography, type s of users, and a variety of other factors that
may change from site to site. For ex ample, areas intended to have heavy foot traffic should have a different
roadway design than an interstate highway would have.
The Future Transportation Plan indicates that Kennedale Pkwy should be designed as a Parkway or Multiway
Parkway roadway type. T he Parkway type has two lanes of traffic in each direction separated by a 16 -18 -foot wide
median and with sidewalks a minimum of five (5 ) feet in width . The Multiway Parkway type also has two travels
lanes in each direction and has a 12 -18 -foot wide media n , with sidewalks a minimum of 5 feet in width . The
Multiway Parkway can also be designed with an access/slip lane. This C ode includes a 6 foot minimum sidewalk
width and sets a minimum front setback of twenty (20 ) feet, which falls within the 18 -25 foot range for the
Parkway roadway type ; it also sets forth streetscape standards that will establish a quasi -slip lane along Kennedale
Pkwy .
Interstate 20 runs along the northern border of the Employment Center, and the frontage road for I -20 may be
an access point for properties located along the roadway. The Future Transportation Plan does not address how
frontage roads should be designed, since the city is not authorized to build or maintain frontage roads. However,
development with the district along thes eAroadsAisAwithinAtheAcity’sAreviewAauthorityAand.AasAsuch.AthisACodeA
addresses site design standards for properties along frontage roads. Properties along the frontage road should be
designed to the same streetscape and site design standards as Parkways.
T he interior roadways in the Employment Center are classified as Streets. Streets typically have two travel
lanes and no median. TheAEmploymentACenterAhasAtwoAStreetAroadwayAtypes;A“ ”AStreetsAandA“B”AStreets,AA
S idewalks for Streets should be 5 -8 feet in width , and travel lanes should accommodate bicycle traffic safely and
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comfortably . “ ”AStreetsAareAconsideredAprimaryAthoroughfaresAonAtheAinteriorAof the district. These streets shall
have high er standards for pedestrian -oriented design and access, ensur ing that the relationship between buildings
and the street and between the pedestrian and auto -oriented realms enforce the desired character for the district.
“B”AStreetsA are minor streets within the district. While d esign is less important for these str eets , it still plays an
important role in establishing community character and ease of access and connectivity .
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SECTION 3. ADMINISTRATION
3.1 Authority
The code shall be administered by: the Kennedale City Council (“Council”): the Planning & Zoning Commiss ion
(“Commission”): theAZoningA dministratorA(“ dministrator”):A the Director of Planning (“Planning Director”):
Director of Development Services (“Development Director”): the Director of Public Works (“Public Works
Director”): the Permits & Planning Depart ment (“Department”): and other City bodies and officials as identified in
this Development Code.
3.2 Responsibility for Administration
This Employment Center District Code shall be administered by the ZoningA dministratorA(“ dministrator”)
and the other deci sion -making authorities as identified in this Code and the zoning ordinance. Administration of
this Code shall follow the process established in Section 3.11 of this Code and Section 17 -403 of the Kennedale City
Code.
3.3 Interpretation and appeals
Interpr etation and appeals of this Code shall follow the process established in Section 17 -405 of the
Kennedale City Code.
3.4 City Council duties.
The C ity C ouncil shall consider and adopt, modify, or reject proposed amendments to this article or of its
repeal after recommendation from the Planning & Zoning Commission .
3.5 Applicability.
This Code applies to all development, subdivisions, and land uses within the Regulating Plan boundaries, as
shown in Figure 2 and more particularly described in Exhibit A. Where not controlled by the Employment Center
code, the Employment Center shall be governed by the Kennedale Code of Ordinances to the extent the provisions
in the Code of Ordinances are not in conflict with the intent or text of the Employment Center code. Sign s
specifically prohibited in the zoning ordinance or by City Code are prohibited in the Employment Center District
unless specifically stated otherwise herein.
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All private and public development and redevelopment projects are subject to review by the Per mits &
Planning Department for compliance with this Code, as defined below.
Table 3 .1. Review Authority
Type of Project
Zoning
Administrator or
City Staff Review
Required
Planning & Zoning
Commission / City
Council Review
Required
Board of
Adjustment
Revi ew Required
New construction meeting the
standards set forth in this Code
Minor Modifications (see Section
3.11 .B )
Major Modifications (see Section
3.11 .C )
Variance Request (other than Minor
Modifications)
Expand , renovate, or repair a n existing
building meeting the standards of this
Code
Expand an existing, non -conforming
building , not to exceed 25% of the
existing area of the land being occupied
by the non -conforming use
Re novate an existing, non -conforming
building without making structural
alterations
Renovate or repair an existing, non -
conforming building, with renovations
or repairs to include structural
alterations
Repair an existing, non -conforming
building without making structural
alterations
Appeal a d ecision made by the Zoning
Administrator
Request an amendment to this C ode
3.6 Building permits.
No building permit shall be issued by the City of Kennedale for any new structure or addition unless the
structure conforms to the provisions of this Code. No certificate of occupancy shall be issued for new development
unless the structure conforms to the provisions of this Code.
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3.7 Shall, should, may.
Provisions of this C ode preceded by “shall” note regulations or standards that are required, “should” when
recommended and encouraged, and “may” when optional.
3.8 Conflict with other city codes.
Where provisions of this C ode conflict with other City of Kennedale codes, ordinances, or regulations, the
provisions of this Code shall prevail.
3.9 Conflict with illu strations and text.
Where provisions of this Code provided through illustration conflict with provisions provided in text, the
provisions provided in text shall prevail. Photographs used to illustrate text are for illustration purposes only
unless otherwi se noted.
3.10 Rules for interpretations of boundaries.
Where uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of zoning districts as shown on the official zoning map,
boundaries shall be determined in accordance with Section 17 -404(c) of the Kennedale City Code.
3.11 De velopment review process.
A. Administrative Review. Projects that comply with all standards of this Code shall be process ed
administratively by the Department . Projects that require interpretation shall be forwarded to the Administrator
for review, and the Administrator may direct the Planning Director to forward such projects to the Planning &
Zoning Commission and City Council for interpretation. See Figure 3 (flow chart) for more information on the
process for development review under this Code.
Th e Zoning Administrator shall be responsible for the following:
i) Approving minor modifications to the Regulating Plan or minor modifications from the standards set by
this Code.
ii) Forwarding to the Planning and Zoning Commission projects requiring or requestin g major modifications.
The Planning Director shall be responsible for the following:
i) Reviewing site plan applications for compliance with this Code.
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ii) Approving site plan applications that are in compliance with this Code and all applicable C ity
regulations and ordinances.
iii) Approving modifications or revisions to previously approved site plans that are in compliance wit h this
Code and all applicable C ity regulations and ordinances.
iv) Coordinating any necessary review of projects with other departments within the City of Kennedale.
v) Forwarding to the zoning administrator projects requiring interpretation.
vi) Forwarding to the Board of Adjustment requests for variances.
The Development Services Director shall be responsible for the following:
i) Approving building permits for projects that are in compliance with this Code.
B. Minor Modifications. The Zoning Administrator is authorized to approve minor modifications to this
Code. Permitted minor modifications are as follows :
i) alternative masonry materials when new materi als have been developed and are not yet listed in the
Code but clearly meet the intent of the Code;
ii) change in landscaping plants to similar plants that meet the intent of the Code and achieve the same
effect;
iii) minor changes in the site plan that do not si gnificantly alter building orientation, vehicle or pedestrian
traffic flow, location of parking areas, or building placement, or does not allow increase in building
height.
iv) Changes to a site plan (including landscaping and lighting plans) or building pla n that require a
modification of any numerical standard in this Code by no more than ten percent (10%) (increase or
decrease) with the exception of additional building stories .
C. Major Modifications. The City Council is authorized to approve major modifi cations to this Code.
Major modifications are changes that are beyond minor modifications specifically listed above in subsection B .
Major modifications ar e considered an amendment to this Code and as such are subject to the procedures,
notifications, pu blic hearings, and other standards for zoning amendments as set forth in the Kennedale City Code
Section 17 -429.
D. Variances . The Board of Adjustment is authorized to approve variances beyond Minor Modifications as
permitted by City Code section 17 -430 .
E. Required Documents . In general, the following information is required, as applicable:
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i) Site Pla ns (which may include, but are not limited to, landscaping plans, lighting plans, grading and
drainage plans, and utility plans)
ii) Building Plan(s) and Ele vations
iii) Landscape Plan
iv) Material Specifications
v) Plans and Specifications for Proposed Signs
vi) Description of Proposed Scope of Work
vii) Photographs of Site and Existing Conditions
City staff may ask for additional documentation to confirm compliance with thi s Code .
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Figure 3. Approval process.
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SECTION 4 . BUILDING PLACEMENT & FRONTAGE
4.1 REQUIRED SETBACKS FO R CORRIDOR COMMERCIA L
SUB -DISTRICT 1
Properties regulated by this Code shall adhere to the setback requirements set forth below.
Table 4 .1 Properties oriented toward or having primary access from P ar kw a y roadway types
Primary structures Minimum setback
(in feet)
Maximum setback
(in feet)
Front (from Parkway )1 20 (see Figure 10) 60 (see Figure 10)
Side (from side property line) 0 2 --
Rear (from rear property line) 8 --
Accessory structures Minimum setback (in feet) from
primary structure Maximum setback (in feet)
Front (setback from primary
structure) 8 --
Side (from side property line) 0 2 --
Rear (from rear property line) 8 --
1 Front setback for a primary structure is the distance between the front façade of a structure and the street
right -of -way.
2ASideAsetbackAisA0’.AsubjectAtoAfireAcode,
Table 4.2. Properties oriented toward or having primary access from “ ”AtypeAstreets
Primary str uctures Minimum setback
(in feet)
Maximum setback
(in feet)
Front (from “ ”AStreet ) 2 0 25
Side (from side property line) 0 --
Rear (from rear property line) 8 --
Accessory structures Minimum setback (in feet) Maximum setback (in feet)
Front (setback from primary
structure) 8 --
Side (from side property line) 0 --
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Rear (from rear property line) 8 --
1 Front setback for a primary structure is the distance between the front façade of a structure and the street
right -of -way.
2ASideAsetbackAisA0’.Asubje ct to fire code.
Table 4.3. Properties oriented toward or having primary access fromA“B”AStreetAroadwayAtypes
Primary structures Minimum setback
(in feet)
Maximum setback
(in feet)
Front (from “B”AStreet ) 20 25
Side (from side property line) 0 --
Re ar (from rear property line) 8 --
Accessory structures Minimum setback (in feet) Maximum setback (in feet)
Front (setback from primary
structure) 8 --
Side (from side property line) 0 --
Rear (from rear property line) 8 --
1 Front setback for a primar y structure is the distance between a structure and the street right -of -way.
2ASideAsetbackAisA0’.AsubjectAtoAfireAcode,
Table 4.4. Properties oriented toward or having primary access from the I -20 frontage road
Primary structures Minimum setback
(i n feet)
Maximum setback
(in feet)
Front (from I -20 frontage
road) 2 0 75
Side 0 --
Rear 8 --
Accessory structures Minimum setback (in feet) Maximum setback (in feet)
Front (setback from primary
structure) 8 --
Side (from side property line) 0 --
Rear (from rear property line) 8 --
1 Front setback for a primary structure is the distance between a structure and the street right -of -way.
2ASideAsetbackAisA0’.AsubjectAtoAfireAcode,-
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TheAtermsA“frontAsetback.”A“sideAsetback.”AandA“rearAsetback”AhaveAtheA sameAmeaningAasA“setback.”A“frontA
yard.”A“sideAyard.”AandA“rearAyard”AasAdefinedAinAKennedaleACityACodeASectionA17 -431.
4.2 GREEN CORRIDOR SUB -DISTRICT 1
Structures are prohibited within the Green Corridor. Retaining walls are permitted when required for saf ety or
stabilization purposes.
4.3 FRONTAGE REQUIREMENT S
4.3.1 MinimumAfrontageArequirementAforA“ ”ATypeAstreets
Building frontage covering at least fifty percent (50%) of the lot shall be required at the front build -to zone
(see Figure 5). The “Build -to zone ”AisA the range of allowable distances from a street right -of -way that a building may
be built . The principal building façade line shall be located within this area (see Figures 4). The Build -to Zone for
properties along Parkway s in the Corridor Commercial Sub -District 1, for example, is 20 -60 feet from the street
right -of -way.
Figure 4 . Percent of building façade required to be constructed within the build -to zone.
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Figure 5 . Illustration of build -to zone.
4.3.2 Corridor Commercial Sub -District 1
A. Properties with primary access from or primary orientation toward Link St
For rectangular buildings, the longer length of the building shall be oriented toward Link St. Additional
orientation standards are controlled by S ection 5.1 “Building Orientation” in this doc ument.
B. All other properties
Building orientation is controlled by S ection 5.1 “Building Orientation” in this document.
4.4 BUILDING HEIGHT
4 .4 .1 Corridor Commercial Sub -District 1
A. Maximum height.
Primary structures shall not exceed five (5) stories in height.
B. Finish floor height.
Buildings shall have a minimum floor -to -floor height of twelve (12) feet on ground floors and nine (9)
feet on upper floors. The ground floor finish level shall be a maximum of twelve (12) inches above the
sidewalk.
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C . Accessory structure size .
Accessory structures shall clearly be secondary to the primary structure(s) in size and use.
4 .4.2 Green Corridor Sub -District 1
Structures are prohibited with Green Corridor Sub -District 1.
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SECTION 5. BUILDING DESIGN STAND ARDS
5.1 BUILDING ORIENTATION
The orientation of buildings has a large impact on the character of a district. In the Employment Center, it is
important to recognize the auto -oriented nature of this district while also accommodating visitors who come to the
Employment Center by bike or on foot. The regulations in this sub -section are intended to ensure building
orientation provides for a variety of access options and supports the district character .
A. Corridor Commercial Sub -District 1
1. Pedestrian -oriented entr ance required . For each primary building whose primary entrance is oriented
toward a n off -street parking area, a pedestrian -oriented entrance shall be provided on at least one street -
facing side of the building (at least one side of the building not orient ed toward the off -street parking area).
The entrance shall provide a connection to the closest street or sidewalk (or a farther street/sidewalk if
another street or sidewalk is more pedestrian -oriented).
2. Additional regulations for properties “ ”AStreets . For properties with primary access from anA“ ”AtypeA
roadway or where the primary building is oriented toward Link St, the primary building shall be oriented so
that the primary entrance is along theA“ ”AStreet . The entrance shall provide a connection to the closest
street or sidewalk. A second entrance shall be provided to the building from the side facing the off -street
parking area.
3. Location of uses within buildings. Buildings shall foster a strong connection to the street by placing internal
uses tha t require window openings and pedestrian entrances (such as offices) in the front of the building.
Other internal uses (such as warehousing and storage) shall be placed in the back of the building.
5.2 FENESTRATION/GLAZING
The use and design of windows on a structure can have a significant impact on the character of a
district, including appeal to pedestrians and to potential visitors driving by in cars, feeling of safety, and
approachability of a particular building. This section regulates fenestration in o rder to provide the
desired character for the Employment Center.
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5.2.1 Corridor Commercial Sub -District 1
A. Required glazing for p rimary structures with primary entrance on or oriented toward Parkways or
“ ”AStreetAroadways
(a) Structures accessible/visible to the public on four (4) or more sides . Primary structures shall have a
minimum twenty percent (20%) glazing and a maximum of sixty percent (60%) glazing on at least two
(2) sides and a minimum ten percent (10%) glazing (60% maximum) on at least one (1) o ther side.
(b) Structures accessible/visible to the public on three (3) or fewer sides. Primary structures shall have a
minimum twenty percent (20%) glazing and a maximum of 60% glazing on at least one (1) side and a
minimum ten percent (10%) glazing (60% maximum) on at least one (1) other side.
B. Required Glazing for p rimary structures with primary entrance on or oriented toward “B”AStreetA
roadways
Primary structures must have a minimum of twenty percent (20%) and a maximum of sixty percent
(60%) glazing on the front (street -f acing) façade and a minimum of ten percent (1 0%) and a maximum
of sixty percent (60%) glazing on at least one other side.
C. Blank walls not permitted. Blank walls longer than sixty (60 ) feet are prohibited. For purposes of this
se ction.A“blankAwall”AmeansAanyAbuildingAwallAthatAisAaAportionAofAaAbuildingAwallAorA façade without a
window or door or similar architectural feature and is over four feet in height from ground level and
longer than 60 feet , as measured horizontally , withou t having a window, door, building modulation (as
defined in Appendix A Definitions, below ), or other similar architectural feature meant to lessen the
apparent bulk or massing of a structure .
D. Visible Transmittance. Glazing on ground -floor facades shall have a visible transmittance of 0.6 or
higher. Glazing cannot be mirrored or darkly tinted glass that obscures visibility. For this section,
“visibleAtransmittanceA(‘vt’)”AmeansAtheAamountAofAlightAtransmittedAthroughAaAwindow,AAVTAisAexpressedA
as a numb er between 0 and 1; the closer the number is to 1, the higher the potential for daylighting.
E. Minimum height of glazing.
Ground floor glazing shall have a maximum sill height of four (4) feet.
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5.3 FAÇADE ARTICULATION
Articulation adds to the visual intere st of a building and can make a building more appealing to pedestrians
and other passers -by. This sub -section is intended to establish articulation standards reflecting the desired
character of the Employment Center.
5.3 .1 Corridor Commercial Sub -District 1
For all new structures (for which a building permit application is submitted to the City after the date the
Employment Center code is adopted), primary building façades must be articulated every 40 feet, with a horizontal
or vertical articulation of at leastA24”A(2Afeet),AANewAadditionsAtoAexistingAbuildingsAshallAalsoAbeArequiredAtoAhaveA
articulationAeveryA40Afeet.AwithAaAhorizontalAorAverticalAarticulationAofAatAleastA24”A(2Afeet),
Examples of articulation . Examples of acceptable articulation are as f ollows.
(1.) Construction of building entrances, display windows, storefronts, balconies, columns, and arcades
(obstructing of sidewalks or frontage zones is prohibited);
(2.) Inclusion of awnings meeti ng the requirements of Section 7 -Signs of this Code;
(3.) Inclusion o f a roof element projecting a minimum of five (5) feet from the building;
(4.) Additional architectural elements may be used to meet this requirement. Elements not listed above
require written approval from the Administrator .
Figure 6 . Not permitted: B lank wall is longer than 60 feet, and n o articulation is provided along the façade .
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Figure 7 . Illustration showing articulation along the building façade
5.4 BUILDING MATERIALS
5.4.1 Primary Structures
A Corridor Commercial Sub -District 1 .
(1) Par kway s andA“ ”AStreets
All new primary structures shall be constructed of 100% masonry. A minimum of 50% of the masonry
material shall be similar in color and style to Acme brand Burgundy type brick (see illustration), with
contrasting color permitted for trim and/or cornice and other architectural details.
a. The remaining fifty percent (5 0%) materials used may be determined by the builder/developer
subject to the following , so long as masonry (as defined in Section 17 -405 of Kennedale City
Code) is used.
i. B oard and batten, vinyl siding, and corrugated metal are prohibited.
ii. Hardie -Plank TM (or equivalent) shall be permitted on upper floors of residential buildings or
lodging uses only
iii. EIFS shal l only be permitted on facades t en (10 ) feet or more above the fin ished grade of the
sidewalk along that façade.
(2)AA“B”AStreets
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All new primary structures must be constructed of a minimum of 80% masonry . Masonry materials
used shall include a minimum 50% brick and the remaining materials permitted to be other masonry
materials . For example, materials may be 40% brick, 40% stone, and 20% non -masonry materials such
as cedar or architectural metal . The primary color shall be similar in color and style to Acme brand
Burgundy brick (see illustrati on), with contrasting colo r permitted for trim and/or cornice and other
architectural details.
a. The remaining twenty percent (20%) accent materials used may be determined by the
builder/developer subject to the following:
i. Board and batten, vinyl siding, and corrugated metal shall not be used for the remaining 20%.
ii. Hardie -Plank TM (or equivalent) shall be permitted on façades ten (10 ) feet or more above the
finished grade of the sidewalk along that façade .
iii. EIFS shall only be permitted on façades ten (10 ) feet or more above the fini shed grade of the
sidewalk along that façade.
Figure 8 . Acme Burgundy brick, as seen in
TownCenter
5.4.2 Secondary Structures
A. Corridor Commercial Sub -District 1.
Secondary or accessory structures must complement the primary structure. Secondary/acces sory
buildings must be 80% masonry as defined in Section 17 -405 of the Kennedale City Code .
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SECTION 6 . SITE DESIGN STANDARDS
6 .1 PARKING
6 .1 .1 Off -Street Parking P lacement
A. Corridor Commercial Sub -District 1
(1.) Properties oriented to ward or with prima ry access from “ ”AStreetAroadwaysA
No off -street parking is permitted between the primary structure and the street (all parking must be
behind or to the side of the primary structure). Off -street parking areas must be screened (see Parking
Screens, below ).
(2.) Properties oriented to wardAorAwithAprimaryAaccessAfromAParkwaysAorA“B”AStreetAroadways
O ff -street parking is permitted along the public street. Off -street parking must be setback from the
right -of -way a minimum of six (6 ) feet and must be screened by m asonry or vegetation (see Sub -Section
6.1 .2 ).
Figure 9 . Off -street parking area provided behind the primary structure (secondary building entrances shown)
6.1 .2 Screening of Off -Street Parking
A. Corridor Commercial Sub -District 1.
O ff -street parking visible from a public street must be screened in accordance with the table below.
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Table 6.2
Location of
Off -Street Parking
Minimum Height
of Screening
(in feet)1
Maximum Height
of Screening
(in feet)
Permitted Screening Materials
“ ”AStreetAtypes 3 4
A combination of m asonry and vegetation
(maximum 50% of screening materials may
be masonry)
All other streets 3 4
Vegetation (evergreen) or a combination of
vegetation and m asonry (maximum 50% of
screening materials may be masonry)
1 If requirements f or maintaining a sight triangle do not permit a minimum of three (3) feet, screening must be the
maximum height allowed by the sight triangle .
2 For this sub -section.A“masonry”AisAdefinedAperASectionA17 -405 of the Kennedale City Code.
3 If masonry is used for screening, it must be of the same material as the primary building.
4 Vegetated screening must be in compliance with Section 6.5 .4 of this Code and, where applicable, Section 17 -425
and Chapter 17, Article VIII of the Kennedale City Code (where not in conflict with this Code).
5 When masonry is used for screening, no section of masonry screening shall exceed twenty (20) feet in length.
6 .1 .3 Off -Street Parking Amount
A. Corridor Commercial Sub -District 1.
(1 ) For each of the use types listed below, th e parking requirement listed is the minimum amount
required.
Table 6.3
Use Type Minimum Number of Spaces Required
All non -residential except lodging 1 per 250 square feet of building area
Residential 1 per unit
Lodging 1 per guest room
(2 ) Shared Par king . Shared parking is permitted if a shared parking agreement has been signed and
notarized by all users/parties who intend to share parking. The shared parking plan will be subject to
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review and approval of the Administrator , and the parking agreement must be filed with the Tarrant
County Clerk. A reduction of up to 20% of the required parking may be permitted. Parking may be
shared by different uses on a shared or adjacent site, but the parking facility must be located within six
hundred (600) feet of the primary structure for each use. The Administrat or is not required to approve
a reduction in the required number of parking spaces.
(3 ) Compact Car Parking. Up to fifteen percent (15%) of the required parking may be designed and
sized for compact veh icles.
(4) Handicapped Accessible Parking . Number and size of handicapped parking spaces provided shall
comply with the American s with Disabilities Act , the Texas Accessibility Standards, and any other
applicable federal, state, or local regulations .
6 .1 .4 Bicycle Parking
Parking for bicycles must be provided for every non -residential use.
A. Parking amount. Bicycle parking shall be provided at a minimum amount of 5% of the number of
spaces provided for car parking .
B. Design of b icycle p arking s pac es. For each required bicycle parking space, a stationary object shall be
provided to which a user can secure a bicycle with at least two points of contact with a 6 -foot cable and
lock. The stationary object shall be either a freestanding bicycle rack or a wall -mounted bracket.
Freestanding bicycle racks shall be inverted “U.” post and ring, or some other form of bicycle rack
providing at least two points of contact. Grid/fence -type racks and wave/ribbon -type bicycle racks are
prohibited. Objects for secur ing bicycles must be dedicated for that purpose and may not be primarily
for any other purpose (e.g., signage, traffic safety).
C. Location of bicycle parking. The bicycle rack s hall be located within 60 feet of the main entrance of the
building it serves , and may be located between the street curb and the building, subject to the approval
of the Development Services Director . Each bicycle parking area shall be separated from motor vehicle
parking and maneuvering areas by a barrier, post, or bollard or by at least five (5) feet of open space.
6 .1 .5 Landscaping for Off -Street Parking
A. Corridor Commercial Sub -District 1.
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All parking lots and drive areas shall be designed and landscaped in accordance with the following
provisions:
(1.) Where off -street parking i s permitted between the primary structure and a public road, a ll parking or
drive areas shall be located a minimum of six (6 ) feet from right of way lines along public streets.
(2.) Off -street parking located between the primary structure and the property lin e or street pavement
edge shall be screened.
(3.) Landscaped areas in a parking lot shall be in addition to all other landscape requirements of this Code
and shall be provided in any parking lot of five (5) spaces or more in accordance with the following
requi rements.
(4.) One (1) tree shall be provided for each ten (10) parking spaces in all developments, however, no car
parking space shall be located greater than seventy -five (75) feet from the center of a tree. Trees shall
be a minimum of three (3) inch caliper measured one (1) foot from the ground and planted within a
planting island with a minimum dimension of five feet in w idth. The tree -planting island shall be
further planted with a ground cover, grass, or shrubs.
B . Vehicle protection . All required landsca pe areas, planters, walls, and/or fences adjacent to vehicle
use areas shall be protected by wheel stops, curbs, or other physical barriers. In no instance shall a
parking area be designed so as to permit the encroachment or overhang of a vehicle beyond th e
required setback line (s) set out above in this sub -section.
6 .2 SCREENING
6 .2 .1 Screening required between incompatible uses
A. Screening must be erected, placed, grown and maintained along the common boundary line of any
commercial or industrial uses sharing a common boundary with an existing residential use before any commercial
or industrial use is made of the property. This screening requirement shall be the responsibility of the owner of the
commercial or industrial use. For the purposes of this section, “commercial or industrial use” means any use that is
not primarily used for residential use. For example, a business with a caretaker living on site would not be
considered a primarily residential use, nor would a hotel. However, a residence wit h an approved home
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occupation would be considered a primarily residential use for purposes of this C ode, even though some business
may be transacted at the home.
B. No screening wall or fence shall be constructed of materials not manufactured or designed f or the
primary purpose of wall or fence construction. Gates shall be steel and painted in color corresponding to the
primary structure.
6 .2 .2 Screening for garbage, refuse and trash collection/storage areas
A. Garbage, refuse and trash collection/storage ar eas shall be screened by a masonry enclosure on three (3)
sides . Screening walls shall be a minimum of one (1) foot in height above the materials being stored, and
screening walls and fences shall not be greater than eight (8) feet in height. Materials bei ng stored shall not
be stored higher than one (1) foot below the screening provided.
B. The fourth side shall be screened by a gate. The gate shall be made of wrought iron or architectural metal .
C. The m asonry used must be of the same material as the pri mary bu ilding.
6 .2 .3 Screening for loading docks
Loading docks shall be screened according to Section 17 -424 of the Kennedale City Code .
6 .2 .4 Screening for parking areas
Screening of parking areas is controlled by Sub -section 6.1 .2, “ScreeningAofAOff -Stree tAParking.” above.
6.2.5 Screening for service bays
Service bays shall not face public streets unless screened according to the standards for parking areas, in Sub -
section 6.1.2.
6 .3 STREETSCAPE STANDARDS
The sidewalk widths as specified in Kennedale’s F uture T ransportation P lan were established based on known
best practices for pedestrian facilities, and they are the basis of sidewalk width requirements for this Code. The
F uture T ransportation P lan states that Streets (the classification of roadways on the interior of the Employment
Center ) shall have a minimum sidewalk width of five (5 ) feet and a maximum sidewalk width of eight (8 ) feet .
Sidewalks along Parkways or Multiway Parkways (the classification s applicable to Kennedale Pkwy) shall have a
minim um sidewalk width of five (5 ) feet . In addition, sidewalks shall be designed to meet the requirements of the
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Americans with Disabilities Act , the Texas Accessibility Standards, and any other applicable federal, state, or local
regulations.
6 .3 .1 Kennedal e Parkway frontage requirements
The following standards shall apply to all development with frontage along Kennedale Parkway (see Figure 10).
A. If surface parking is located between the building and the street right of way, a pedestrian walkway of at
least s ix (6 ) feet clear width shall be located immediately adjacent to the building. In addition, canopy
trees shall be located within this walkway in tree planting strips (min imum 5 ’x 5 ’)AatAaArateAofA one (1 ) tree
per thirty (30 ) linear feet of building frontag e. Pedestrian scale lighting shall be added at a rate of one (1 )
per fifty (50 ) linear feet of building frontage.
B. This walkway shall be clearly linked (through pavers or pavement markings and h/c ramps ) to the public
sidewalk within the right -of -way of Ke nnedale Parkway and to the walkway in front of any adjoining
building.
6 .3 .2 Sidewalk requirements
A. Sidewalks are to be installed by the developer or builder. Notwithstanding any written
agreement between the City and any other person or entity, in no cas e is the City obligated to install
sidewalks. Where it is not feasible to install sidewalks at the time of development, the developer or
builder shall pay a fee in lieu of installation.
B. Sidewalks shall be installed according to the standards in the Kenned ale City Code and the Public
Works Design Manual. Notwithstanding the above, sidewalks may be installed using Low -Impact
Development Standards if approved, in writing, by the Director of Public Works. Requests to use Low -
Impact Development standards must be made in writing. The Director of Public Works shall grant approval
to use Low -Impact Development standards only when the Director of Public Works is satisfied the
proposed standards will meet the same durability and safety standards as expected from s idewalk
construction materials and construction practices required by Kennedale City Code and the Public Works
Design Manual. The Director of Public Works is not required to approve the use of Low -Impact
Development standards.
C. Sidewalks shall be installed at the minimum widths and additional requirements shown in the
table below.
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F igure 10 . Example of parking area showing required streetscape and site design for properties along Parkway
street type .
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Table 6.5
Sidewalk location Minimum Width
(in feet ) Additional Requirements
Parkways 6
Street trees shall be installed by the
developer/builder when sidewalks are installed , if
permitted by TxDOT .* If street trees are not
permitted, then alternative landscaping plans shall be
submitted to the City for r eview and approval.
“ ”Astreets 5 -8
Street trees shall be installed when a curb and gutter
or approved alternative storm water conveyance
system is installed. Minimum sidewalk width varies
from 5 to 8 feet, depending on available right -of -way.
F rontage r oad 6
Street trees shall be installed by the
developer/builder when sidewalks are installed , if
permitted by TxDOT .* If street trees are not
permitted, then alternative landscaping plans shall be
submitted to the City for review and approval.
“B”Astreets 5 Street trees shall be installed by the
developer/builder when sidewalks are installed.*
* Street trees may be installed after sidewalk installation in order to prevent damage to tree roots during
construction. However, sidewalk improvements will not b e accepted by the City until street trees are also
installed, inspected, and accepted.
Figure 1 1 . Example of sidewalk between planting strip and parking lot driveway (along Parkways).
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Figure 1 2 . Example of sidewalk location along “ ”AstreetAtype s .
Figure 1 3 . Example of sidewalk location along “B”AstreetAtypes .
6 .3 .3 Connections
Pedestrian walkways shall be connected across properties to ensure safe , comfortable, and easily -
accessible pedestrian connecti ons are present throughout the Employm ent Center District.
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6 .4 CURB CUTS
Poor design and placement of parking lots and driveways can impede traffic flow and can also inhibit
connectivity among sites and may reduce pedestrian safety. To enhance connectivity and increase safety,
therefore, p arking lots and driveways shall be planned to reduce the number of curb cuts and shall be designed to
support pedestrian safety, connections , and comfort.
The sub -sections below establish criteria for curb cuts within the property regulated by this Code . T he
following regulations apply to any new curb cuts within the Employment Center and any existing curb cuts within
the Employment Center for which a change in location or size is proposed .
A. Primary driveways should be designed as streets. This includes desi gning pedestrian sidewalks and
appropriate traffic control measures , as well as providing streetscape improvements and lighting to
improve way -finding.
B. Parking lots and driveways shall provide pedestrian connections to storefronts. Dedicated walkways
throu gh parking lots and sidewalks shall be included in the design of access roadways.
C. Traffic calming techniques shall be employed in parking and driveway areas to support pedestrian
circulation concepts.
D. Drive approach size and construction standards shall b e governed by the City of Kennedale Public Works
Design Manual.
Figure 1 4 . Primary driveway designed as a street , leading to off -street parking located behind the primary structure .
Primary driveways should be designed as st reets and should include pedestrian facil ities such as sidewalks .
6 .4 .1 Kennedale Parkway
Placement and dimensions of curb cuts along Kennedale Pkwy shall be determined by the Texas Department
of Transportation.
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6 .4.2 “ ” Street s
A. Curb cuts on “ ”AStreet s shall be limited to 1 per 500 feet .
B. C ross access or shared access easements shall be required.
6 .4 .3 “B”AStreets
A. Curb cuts on “B”AStreets shall be limited to 1 per 250 feet.
B. C ross access or shared access easements shall be required.
6 .5 LANDSCAPING
Landscaping shall adhere to the requirements of Kennedale City Code except where modified by this C ode.
6.5.1 Kennedale Parkway
Development along Kennedale Pkwy shall follow the landscaping plansAapprovedAforAtheACityAofAKennedale’sA
landscaping on the Tx DOT green ribbon grant program.
6 .5 .2 “ ”AStreets
Street trees are required along roadways classified as “ ”AStreets . One (1) tree is required a minimum of
every forty (40 ) feet and a maximum of fifty (50 ) feet , center to center, on average, but can v ary to accommodate
signage, topography, or other site conditions. ForA“ ”AStreetsAwithoutAcurbAandAgutterAstormAwaterAsystemsAinA
place at the time of development, p lacement of street trees is deferred while existing storm water controls are in
place. Unti l such time as curb and gutter or an approved alternative storm water conveyance system is installed,
developers may pay a fee in lieu of planting trees.
6 .5 .3 “B”AStreets
Street trees for roadways classifiedAasA“B”AS treets shall follow the requirements of Kennedale City Code in
terms of number of trees, size required, placement of trees, and care during construction, as well as any other
requirement not in conflict with this Code .
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6 .5 .4 Tree and Plant Selection
A. Street trees. Street trees shall be s elected from the list of approved street trees in Chapter 17, Article
VIII, Section 17 -605, Table A(b) of the Kennedale City Code, except that Chinese Pistache (Pistachio
Chinensis ) is prohibited.
B. Landscaping plants. Landscaping plants shall be selecte d from the list of approved plants in Chapter 17,
Article VIII, Section 17 -605, Table A of the Kennedale City Code, except that the following plants are
prohibited:
Japanese Honeysuckle / Purple Leaf Honeysuckle (Lonicera Japonica / Lonicera Japonica Halli ana )
Vinca / Bigleaf Periwinkle (Vinca Major )
C. Other permitted plants. Notwithstanding the above, a landsca ping plant not on the approved list may
be used if it is demonstrated to be drought tolerant and is a native Texas plant suitable for growing in
t his area. A list of native plants suitable for North Central Texas is available online at the Lady Bird
Johnson Wildflower Center website (www.wildflower.org), and a list of plants suitable for Tarrant
County is available from the Texas Parks & Wildlife D epartment website (tpid.tpwd.state.tx.us). A list of
plants recommended by these organizations is attached to this Code as an appendix . Non -invasive,
native plants from these lists may be used for landscaping required by this Code .
6 .5 .5 Landscaping U sed as Screening
For regulations governing use of landscaping to screen parking areas, see Sub -section 6.2.2 of this Code
governing parking, above. For regulations governing use of landscaping for screening other uses, see Section 6.3 .
6 .5 .6 Irrigation
Applicable regulations . Except where otherwise in Appendix C , irrigation shall be regulated as set forth in
Kennedale City Code.
6 .6 LIGHTING
Adequate lighting is important to ensure safety for employees who work in the Employment Center District,
for customers, and for residents who live nearby. Proper lighting design can also add to the attractiveness and
visibility of a property. Poor lighting design, however, can diminish the attractiveness of a site and can also impede
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safety. This section is int ended to regulate lighting in the Employment Center to ensure public health, safety, and
general welfare and to ensure lighting contributes to the desired character of the district.
6.6 .1 Requirements for Exterior Lighting
A. L ighting for each property shall be designed for the context of traffic (automobile, bicycle, or pedestrian) on
the surface streets abutting the property , rather than for visibility from Interstate 20.
B. All luminaries used primarily for illuminating off -street parking areas , lighted canopi es for commercial uses,
and similar lighting needs shall have a maximum height of twenty (20) feet.
C. All luminaires used primarily for walkways, trails, security, decorative effects, lighting equipment or storage
areas, fountains, art work, building walls, or similar lighting needs shall have a mounting height no higher
than fourteen (14) feet.
D. Light trespass shall be minimized; light levels at the property line should not exceed 2 footcandles (fc).
Footcandle means the unit of measure expressing the quantit y of light received on a surface. One
footcandle is the illuminance produced by a candle on a surface one foot square from a distance of one
foot.
E. Fixtures for decorative lighting must be selected, located, aimed, and shielded so that direct illumination i s
focused solely on the building façade, plantings, and other intended site feature, and away from adjoining
properties and the public street right -of -way .
F. The operation of searchlights for advertising purposes is prohibited between the hours of 9:00 P.M. and
7:00 A.M.
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SECTION 7 . SIGNS
7 .1 Purpose of Sign Regulations
The purpose of this section is to create the legal framework for a comprehensive and balanced system of
signage in the Employment Center District. These regulations are intended to provide a n easy and pleasant
communication between people and their environment and avoid visual clutter that is potentially harmful to traffic
and pedestrian safety, property values, business opportunities, and community appearance. In addition to
protecting the h ealth, welfare, and safety of the community, these standards are adopted in order to:
• Maintain and enhance the aesthetics of our community;
• Enhance automobile and pedestrian safety;
• Encourage the integration of signage with landscaping and building d esign;
• Protect and enhance scenic views and natural landscapes;
• Protect and enhance economic viability of the city's commercial corridors by assuring aesthetic appeal to
businesses and residents alike;
• Promote the use of aesthetically pleasing sign m aterials, colors, and types; and
• Require safe and effective signage.
7 .2 Definitions
Terms in this section use the definitions provided in Section 17 -502 of the Kennedale City Code unless
otherwise specified in this section.
7 .3 Administration and Enforc ement
Administration and enforcement of this Section shall follow the administration and enforcement provisions of
Section 17 -503 of the Kennedale City Code .
7 .4 Applicability.
Unless otherwise expressly prohibited under this section or regulated in this s ection, Sections 17 -504 through
17 -516 of the Kennedale City Code shall apply to all signs proposed in the Employment Center Zoning District.
7 .5 Signs to be located on private property
A ll signs must be wholly located on private property . EDC -owned sig ns shall be located within an
easement dedicated for the purpose of allowing installation, maintenance, and replacement of such
signs .
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7 .6 Prohibited signs
Except as otherwise stated in this Code, any sign prohibited in Chapter 17 Section 17 -514 of the K ennedale
C ity C ode is also prohibited within the Employment Center District. In addition, Electronic R eader B oard/M essage
B oard signs and C hangeable E lectronic V ariable M essage signs (CEVMS) (as defined in the Kennedale City Code)
are also prohibited.
7 .7 Sign Height and Location
Sign height, type, and location shall be as set forth in the tables below. Figures shown are for illustration
purposes only. The illustrations used do not necessarily show signs meeting the standards of this Code.
Figur es 15 and 16. Pole signs, various
heights.
TABLE 7 .1
POLE SIGNS
Location Maximum height
(in feet)
M ax imum sign face area
(in square feet)
Permitted on High Ridge Rd 75 360
Additional Requirements:
1) A total of two (2) pole signs are permitted within t he District . A maximum of one (1) pole sign shall be
permitted per lot. P ole signs shall be permitted on High Ridge Rd only and shall be located between the I -20
frontage road and Link St , but shall not be located within one hundred (100) feet of Link St .
2) Pole signs shall be shared between at least two tenants/businesses within the Employment Center District.
3) Pole signs shall not be permitted without a signed, recorded agreement as described in Section 17 -510(e) of
the Kennedale City Code concerning unifie d sign agreements.
4) Pole signs will not be permitted without an approved sign plan as described in Section 17 -510(d) of the
Kennedale C ity C ode concerning unified sign agreements.
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Figure 17 . Example of monument sign. Photo
courtesy Morpho Landsca pe Architecture.
TABLE 7 .2
MONUMENT SIGNS
Location Maximum Height
(in feet)
Max imum sign face area
(in square feet)
All parcels 6 1 2 2 1 00
Additional Requirements:
1) The sign base and sign structure shall be brick, stone, or masonry material matching the front façade of the primary
building. The sign face shall be framed on the sides by a minimum of six (6) inches of brick, stone, or masonry material
matching the front façade of the primary building.
2) Address numbers are required on business monument si gns. If the area of the address number is five (5) square
feet or less, the area will not count toward the maximum sign face area. The address numbers can be placed in or
encroach into the masonry perimeter.
3) A maximum of one (1) monument sign is permitted per lot . A monument sign may not be located on the same lot
as a KEDC -owned multi -tenant monument sign.
4) K EDC -owned monument signs shall follow regulations in Table 7.3.
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Figure 1 8 . Example of brick multi -tenant sign.
TABLE 7 .3
K EDC *-OWNED MU LTI -TENTANT MONUMENT SIGNS
Location Max imum Height
(in feet)
Max imum sign face area
(in square feet)
To Be Determined 15 1 5 0 (each side)
1) One (1) sign of this height and area is permitted within the Employment Center Corridor Commercial s ub -district .
2) The purpose of the sign is to permit multiple businesses to reserve space on a monument sign not located on the
businesses’Aproperty.AwithAdesignAandAmaintenanceAofAtheAsignAtoAbeAtheAresponsibilityAofAtheAEDC,
3) The sign base and sign structure shall be br ick, stone, or masonry material matching the front façade of the
building. The sign face shall be framed on the sides by a minimum of six (6) inches of brick, stone, or masonry material
matching the front façade of the building.
*K EDC = Kennedale Economic Development Corporation
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The following illustrations are not intended to show signs that meet the requirements of this Code, but rather are
intended to illustrate the general concept of a district identification sign.
Figures 19 -2 1 . Examples of district identification signs. Images courtesy WikiCommons users. See Appendix D for
credit information.
TABLE 7.3
K EDC -OWNED DISTRICT IDENT IFICATION SIGNS
Location Maximum Height
(in feet)
Max imum sign face area
(in square feet)
Kennedale Pkwy 27 135 (each side)
Additional Requirements:
1) On property owned by the Kennedale Economic Development Corporation (K EDC), the K EDC is p ermitted to
install and manage one (1) identification sign, the purp ose of which is to identify the Employment Center District.
The sign shall serve as a gateway feature and may also be used to provide way -finding information for sub -
districts and features within the District. The sign shall not be used to identify or pr omote individual tenants of
the District but may be used to indicate the location of particular businesses or sub -districts . Sign listings shall
have a consistent font type, color, and size so as not to promote individual tenants.
2) The sign(s) must be desi gned and maintained as an entry feature for the city and the district.
3) The sign base and sign structure shall be brick, stone, or masonry material matching the primary design theme for
the District.
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Figure 2 2 . Example of an attached sign.
TABLE 7 .4
ATTACHED SIGNS
Location M ax imum height M ax imum sign face area
Permitted on all properties Shall not exceed 75 % of façade Maximum four hundred (400) square feet
Additional Requirements:
1) Attached signs facing existing re sidential or lodging uses shall be shielded or use lighting techniques that prevent
the illumination from intruding into structures on adjacent or other properties at night.
2) A maximum of two (2) attached signs is allowed per business. Every sign should be an integral, subordinate
element within the overall building and site design. The scale and proportion of the signage shall not overpower the
buildingAorAobscureAtheAbuilding’sAarchitecturalAfeatures,
3) The direct painting of signs on buildings shall be p rohibited except for signs less than a three -square -foot area
used for building identification (such as the street address).
4) In no case shall an attached sign project above the roof line of any building, except those attached to parapet
walls, and the sign may not extend above the parapet wall.
5) Signs may be illuminated with internal lighting. No exposed neon is permitted.
6) For multi -tenant buildings, the following regulations apply:
(a) Each lease or tenant space shall be permitted only one attached sign per street front with a maximum of two
attached signs per tenant/lease space.
(b) The dimensions of each of the two signs shall be based upon the street typology that the respective building
façade faces .
(c) Signs may be illuminated with internal lighting. N o exposed neon is permitted.
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Figure 2 3 . Example of an awning sign. Photo courtesy
Gary Halvorson, Oregon State Archives .
TABLE 7 .5
AWNING SIGNS
Location Minimum height Maximum sign face area
Permitted on all properties 8 ft above sidewalk/ cl ear zone See below
Additional Requirements:
Awnings may encroach into the sidewalk to within 2 feet of the curb (or within 2 feet of the edge of the clear
zone, if building is not adjacent to the sidewalk) but must clear the sidewalk/clear zone vertically by at least 8
feet.
Permitted materials shall be c anvas cloth or equivalent (no shiny or refl ective materials), metal, or glass.
Awnings shall have a minimum depth of three (3) feet.
No internal illumination is permitted through the awning/overhang.
Exce pt for wall signs permitted to be attached to canopies, lettering and/or logos on awning and canopies
shall be limited to 5 inches tall on the vertically hanging fabric/face at the curb side of the awning or canopy.
Lettering on awnings or canopies i s limi ted to the business logo, business name , and/or slogan. Phone
numbers, website addresses , and other additional wording that would clutter the lettering space are
prohibited.
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7 .8 Measurement of s ign height
As applied to a sign, height shall be me asured as the vertical distance between the highest part of the sign or
its supporting structure, whichever is higher, and final finished grade at the center of the base of the sign. Final
finished grade means the top compacted and leveled earth for the pu rposes of constructing a slab foundation, as
shown on the approved site plan for the development for which a sign is requested.
7.9 Master Sign Plan
T he owner (s) of a tract or tracts of land may file a master sign plan request in order to ask for a multi -tenant
sign to be permitted or for a modification of any requirements that may apply to a sign under this Code. To
request a multi -tenant sign, the property or properties in question must qualify under a unified sign agreement
under Section 17 -510 of the Kennedale City Code and must follow the process for requesting a unified sign
agreement as stated in Section 17 -510. To request a master sign plan to permit a modification of sign
requirements, the owner(s) shall follow the process as stated in Section 1 7 -511 of the Kennedale City Code.
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S ECTION 8 . LAND USES
Table 8.1 Schedule of Uses
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F inance, Insurance, and Real Estate establishments including banks, credit
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Offices for business, professional, administrative, and technical services
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Research laboratory headquarters, l aboratories and associated facilities X NP
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Table 8.1 Schedule of Uses
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Food Service Uses such as full -service restaurants, fast food
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area with no obstruction of pedestrian circulation. Also included in this
category is the sale of alcoholic beverages (with food service).
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Pet and animal sales or service (incl. vet clinic) X NP
Amusement or theme park establishment (indoor) including bowling
alleys, bingo parlor, games arcades, skating, etc.
X NP
Art galleries X NP
Art, antique, furniture or electronics studio (retail, repair or fabrication;
excludes auto electronics sales or service)
X NP
Theater, cinema, dance, or music establishment X NP
Museums and other special purpose recreational institutions X NP
Fit ness, recreational sports, gym, or athletic club X NP
Parks & open space, trails X X
Business associations and professional membership organizations X NP
Child day care and preschools X NP
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Table 8.1 Schedule of Uses
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Universities and colleges X NP
Technical, trade, and specialty schools X NP
Hospitals and nursing establishments X NP
Civic uses X NP
Social and fraternal organizations X NP
Social services and philanthropic organizations X NP
Public administration uses (including l ocal, state, and federal government
uses, public safety, health and human services)
X NP
Religious Institutions X NP
Home Occupations X /C NP
Multi -family residential NP NP
Ground floor NP NP
Upper floors X /C NP
Live -work unit X NP
Publishing (news paper, books, periodicals, software) X NP
Motion picture and sound recording X NP
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Information services and data processing X NP
Hotels X NP
Parking , surface (primary use of property) NP NP
Parking, surface (accessory use of property) X /C NP
Parking, structured X NP
Veterinary clinic X NP
Community garden X NP
Outdoor Display X /C NP
Antennas including cell, accessory, and mounted on top of bu ildings. X/C and
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Solar energy equipment C NP
Special Event CUP CUP
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8.2 Use Criteria: A ll uses listed as X /C in Table 8 .1 shall also meet th e following standards in Table 8 .2
Table 8 .2 – Use Criteria
Use Zone Location & Design Criteria
Non -Residential Uses
Retail sales or service (personal
service u ses) with drive through
facilities
Corridor Commercial Sub -Zone 1 Service windows and stacking lanes for drive -thru businesses shall have a minimized impact on public str eets, particularly at
corner sites. In cases where site constraints require the location of the drive -thru lanes between the street and the building,
the view of the lanes should be minimized with the use of landscaping and other design elements.
Auto -re lated Sales or Service
establishments
Corridor Commercial Sub -Zone 1 Automobiles or related items for sale shall be located behind the primary structure. Service bays shall not face a public str eet
unless screened . Site design shall provide for safe, comf ortable passage for pedestrians across the property where it abuts a
public street. Various site design options will be considered by staff , but any design proposal shall insure pedestrians and
drivers entering or exiting the site can see each other clearl y and in enough time to avoid a crash. Other design options
include, but are not limited to, providing a median or other pedestrian refuge for drive approaches 30 feet or wider,
providing and maintaining clearly marked crosswalks across driveways or drive approaches, and other means of alerting
drivers to the potential presence of pedestrians.
Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate
establishments including banks,
credit unions, real estate, and
property management services with
drive through facility
Corrido r Commercial Sub -Zone 1 Service windows and stacking lanes for drive -thru businesses shall have a minimized impact on public streets, particularly at
corner sites. In cases where site constraints require the location of the drive -thru lanes between the str eet and the building,
the view of the lanes should be minimized with the use of landscaping and other design elements.
Food Service Uses such as full -
service restaurants, fast food
establishments, cafeterias, bakeries
and snack bars with drive through
f acilities
Corridor Commercial Sub -Zone 1 Service windows and stacking lanes for drive -thru businesses shall have a minimized impact on public streets, particularly at
corner sites. In cases where site constraints require the location of the drive -thru lane s between the street and the building,
the view of the lanes should be minimized with the use of landscaping and other design elements.
Residential Uses
Home occupations Corridor Commercial Sub -Zone 1 Home Occupations are permitted as allowed in Kenn edale City Code Section 17 -423 .
Multi -family residential
Upper Floor
Corridor Commercial Sub -Zone 1
Residential uses may not exceed fifty percent (50%) ofAtheAstructure’sA gross floor area.
Other Uses
Telecommunications and
broadcasting (radio, TV, cable,
wireless communications,
telephone, etc.)
Corridor Commercial Sub -Zone 1 Fleet parking and outdoor storage are prohibited.
Radio & television towers, Microwave towers, and telephone exchanges require a special exception from the Board of
Adjustmen t.
Parking, surface (accessory use of Corridor Commercial Sub -Zone 1 Parking shall be screened as required by this Code. Commercial parking lots (parking for a fee) are not permitted.
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Table 8 .2 – Use Criteria
Use Zone Location & Design Criteria
property)
Outdoor Display
Corridor Commercial Sub -Zone 1 Outdoor display is permitted when in compliance with Section 4 -227 of the Kennedale City Code. Outdoor display shall not be
usedAforAstorage,AAForAtheApurposesAofAthisACode.A“display”AmeansAtheAexhibitionAofAgoods.Awares.AorAmerchandiseAforAsale,A
Vehicles, trailer s, or boats shall not be displayed outdoors. Items displayed outdoors shall be located within 15 feet of the
primary building entrance and shall not exceed more than 20% of the width of the front façade.
Antennas including cell, accessory, and
mounted on top of buildings
Corridor Commercial Sub -Zone 1 Satellite antennas shall be regulated under Section 17 -417 of the Kennedale City Code. Other uses under this category
require a special exception from the Board of Adjustment.
Wind energy equipment
Corrido r Commercial Sub -Zone 1 Freestanding wind energy equipment shall be considered an accessory building and shall be subject ·to the requirements for
such, together with all other applicable building codes and ordinances, including height limits. Wind energy
production/generation shall not be the primary use of any property within the Corridor Commercial Sub -Zone 1.
Wind energy equipment shall comply with the height requirements and other requirements for accessory buildings as
regulated by Kennedale City Code Section 17 -405.
Wind energy equipment shall be subject to Chapter 15, Article V of the Kennedale City Code concerning loud noises
(nuisances).
All portions of the wind energy system shall be a non -reflective, non -obtrusive color, subject to the approval of the Planning
Director.
Wind energy equipment shall not be used for displaying any advertising and shall not be illuminated.
The electrical collection system shall be placed underground within the interior of each parcel.
A building permit and any othe r permit related to work required to install wind energy equipment shall be obtained prior to
installation of any wind energy equipment.
Solar energy equipment Corridor Commercial Sub -Zone 1 Freestanding solar collectors shall be considered an accessory building and shall be subject ·to the requirements for such,
together with all other applicable building codes and ordinances, including height limits. Solar energy production/generatio n
shall not be the primary use of any property within the Corridor Com mercial Sub -Zone 1.
Structurally attached solar collectors are permitted in the Corridor Commercial Sub -ZoneA1,AA“StructurallyAattachedAsolarA
collector”AmeansAsolarAcollectorsAattachedAtoAanAexistingAstructure’sAroofAorAwallAorAservingAasAaAstructure’sAroo f, wall, window
or other structural member. Structurally attached solar collectors installed on a building with a sloped roof shall not proj ect
vertically above the peak of the roof. Structurally attached solar collectors installed on a building with a fl at roof shall not
project vertically more than five (5) feet above the roof.
Roof -mounted or structurally attached solar energy systems shall comply with the maximum height requirements in the
applicable zoning district. Ground -mounted solar energy equipme nt shall comply with the height requirements and other
requirements for accessory buildings as regulated by Kennedale City Code Section 17 -405.
A building permit, electrical permit, or any other permit related to work required to install solar energy equip ment shall be
obtained prior to installation of any solar energy equipment.
Special Event Corridor Commercial Sub -Zone 1
Green Corridor Sub -District 1
Special Events require approval from the City Council. Flea markets are prohibited (indoor or outdoor).
Special Events require approval from the City Council.
It shall be unlawful to place or erect any structure, sign, bulletin board, post, pole, or advertising device of any kind wha tever,
or to attach to any tree, shrub, fence, railing, post within t he Green Corridor; provided, however, the city manager, or his
designee, may permit in writing the erection of temporary decorations on occasions of public celebrations or holidays.
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EXHIBITS
A District boundaries: property regulated by this Code
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Exhi bit A
Property R egulated by T his Code
The boundaries of the Employment Center district are, approximately: Kennedale Parkway to the east, the
Unio n Pacific rail line to the west, the IH -20 frontage road to the north, and Village Creek to the south.
The C orridor Commercial Sub -District 1 is bisected by the Green Corridor Sub -District 1. The boundaries of the
northern section are, approximately: the QuikTrip P lanned Development D istrict to the north, the Green Corridor
Sub -District 1 to the south, High Rid ge Road to the west, and Kennedale Pkwy to the east. The boundaries of the
southern section are, approximately: the Green Corridor Sub -District 1 to the north, Oak Crest Drive to the south,
High Ridge Road to the west, and Kennedale Pkwy to the east.
The boundaries of the Green Corridor Sub -District 1 are, approximately: Corridor Commercial Sub -District 1 to
the north and to the south, High Ridge Rd to the west, and Kennedale Pkwy to the east.
More specific boundaries shall be established as properties are re -zoned under this Code.
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APPENDICES
A . Definitions
B . Native plant lists
C . Irrigation requirements
D . Photo credits
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APPENDIX A . DEFINITIONS
Blank wall means any building wall that is a portion of a building wall or façade without a wind ow or door or
similar architectural feature and is over four feet in height from ground level and longer than 60 feet, as measured
horizontally, without having a window, door, building modulation, or other similar architectural feature meant to
lessen the apparent bulk or massing of a structure.
Build -to zone means range of allowable distances from a street right -of -way that a building may be built.
Footcandle means the unit of measure expressing the quantity of light received on a surface. One footcandle is
the illuminance produced by a candle on a surface one foot square from a distance of one foot.
Frontage zone means the area between the pedestrian walkway or sidewalk and primary structure (or
property line, for structures where no front setback is re quired). Pedestrians tend to avoid walking close to barriers
such as buildings, storefronts, walls, or fences, in the same way that they tend to avoid walking close to the
roadway. For this reason, some sub -districts in the Employment Center have a minimu m frontage zone width in
order to provide more comfort for pedestrians. Typically, the frontage zone is also the area in which sidewalk
entertainment, such as street cafes and vendors, are located. Sometimes also referred to as a clear zone , the
frontage zone buffer s pedestrians from appurtenances , doorways , and similar obstacles .
Harvested rainwater means storm water that is conveyed from a building roof, stored in a cistern or rain barrel,
and disinfected and filtered before being used.
Modulation mea ns the stepping back or projecting forward of parts of a building .
Structure means anything constructed or erected having location on or under the ground or attached to
something having location on or under the ground , but not including fences or screenin g walls required by this
Code.
Visible Transmittance means the amount of light transmitted through a window. VT is expressed as a number
between 0 and 1; the closer the number is to 1, the higher the potential for daylighting.
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APPENDIX B .
NATIVE PLAN TS APPROPRIATE FOR T HE
KENNEDALE REGION
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APPENDIX B
Native Plants
The following plants are recommended by the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center for use in the North
Central Texas area.
Scientific Name Common Name Duration Habit Sun Water
Acer negundo Ash -leaf maple, Ash -leaved maple,
Box elder, Boxelder, Fresno de
guajuco
Perennial Tree Sun Moist
Aesculus glabra Ohio buckeye, Texas buckeye, Fetid
buckeye, Horse chestnut
Perennial Tree Sun,
Shade,
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shade
Moist
Amblyolepis setigera Huisache daisy, Butterfly daisy, Honey
daisy
Annual Herb Part -
shade
Dry
Amorpha fruticosa Indigo bush, False indigo bush, False
indigo, Desert false indigo
Perennial Shrub Sun,
Part -
shade
Moist
Andropogon
gerardii
Big bluestem, Turkeyfoot Perennial Gras s/Grass -like Sun,
Part -
shade
Moist
Anisacanthus
quadrifidus var.
wrightii
Flame acanthus, Hummingbird bush,
Wright's desert honeysuckle, Wright
acanthus, Mexican flame, Wright's
Mexican flame
Perennial Shrub Sun,
Part -
shade
Moist,
Dry
Aquilegia
ca nadensis
Eastern red columbine, Wild red
columbine
Perennial Herb Shade,
Part -
shade
Moist,
Dry
Asclepias tuberosa Butterflyweed, Butterfly milkweed,
Orange milkweed, Pleurisy root
Perennial Herb Sun,
Part -
shade
Moist,
Dry
Bignonia capreolata Cros svine Perennial Vine Sun,
Part -
shade
Moist,
Dry
Bouteloua
curtipendula
Sideoats grama Perennial Grass/Grass -like Sun,
Part -
shade
Moist,
Dry
Bouteloua
dactyloides
Buffalograss, Buffalo grass Perennial Grass/Grass -like Sun Dry
Bouteloua gracil is Blue grama Perennial Grass/Grass -like Sun Dry
Callicarpa
americana
American beautyberry, French
mulberry
Perennial Shrub Part -
shade
Moist
Callirhoe digitata Finger poppy -mallow, Poppy mallow,
Standing winecup, Wine cup, Winecup
Perennial Herb Sun Dry
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Callirhoe
involucrata
Winecup, Purple poppy mallow Perennial Herb Sun,
Part -
shade
Moist,
Dry
Campsis radicans Trumpet creeper, Trumpet vine,
Common trumpet creeper, Cow vine
Perennial Vine Sun Moist,
Dry
Carya illinoinensis Pecan Per ennial Tree Sun Moist
Carya texana Black hickory Perennial Tree Part -
shade
Dry
Castilleja indivisa Entireleaf indian paintbrush, Texas
paintbrush, Indian paintbrush, Scarlet
paintbrush, Entire -leaf indian -
paintbrush
Annual Herb Sun Dry
Centa urea
americana
American basket -flower, American
star -thistle, Basket -Flower, Star thistle,
Shaving brush
Annual Herb Part -
shade
Dry
Cephalanthus
occidentalis
Common buttonbush, Buttonbush,
Button willow
Perennial Shrub Shade,
Part -
shade
Wet,
Moist
Cercis canadensis
var. texensis
Texas redbud Perennial Tree Sun,
Part -
shade
Dry
Chromolaena
odorata
Jack in the bush, Fragrant boneset,
Fragrant mistflower, Crucita, Blue
mistflower
Perennial Shrub Part -
shade
Dry
Clematis pitcheri Purple clemat is, Purple leatherflower,
Leatherflower, Bluebill
Perennial Vine Sun,
Part -
shade
Moist
Conoclinium
coelestinum
Blue mistflower Perennial Herb Sun,
Part -
shade
Moist
Cooperia
drummondii
Evening rain lily, Evening star rain lily Perennial Herb Sun ,
Part -
shade
Moist,
Dry
Coreopsis tinctoria Plains coreopsis, Golden tickseed,
Goldenwave, Calliopsis
Annual Herb Sun,
Part -
shade
Moist
Diospyros texana Texas persimmon, Mexican
persimmon, Black persimmon,
Chapote, Chapote prieto
Perennial Tree S un,
Part -
shade
Dry
Echinacea
angustifolia
Black Sampson, Black Samson
echinacea, Narrow -leaf Coneflower
Perennial Herb Sun,
Part -
shade
Dry
Echinacea purpurea Eastern purple coneflower, Purple
coneflower
Perennial Herb Sun,
Part -
shade
Dry
Engel mannia Engelmann's daisy, Engelmann Daisy, Perennial Herb Sun Dry
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peristenia Cutleaf Daisy
Eryngium
leavenworthii
Leavenworth's eryngo, Eryngo Annual Herb Sun,
Part -
shade
Moist
Eustoma exaltatum
ssp. russellianum
Texas bluebells, Texas bluebell,
Bluebell, Showy prairie gentian,
Prairie gentian
Annual,
Biennial,
Perennial
Herb Sun Moist
Frangula
caroliniana
Carolina buckthorn, Carolina false
buckthorn, Indian cherry
Perennial Tree Part -
shade
Moist
Fraxinus americana White ash Perennial T ree Sun,
Shade,
Part -
shade
Moist,
Dry
Gaillardia pulchella Firewheel, Indian Blanket Annual Herb Sun,
Part -
shade
Dry
Glandularia
bipinnatifida var.
bipinnatifida
Prairie verbena, Purple prairie verbena,
Dakota mock vervain, Dakota vervain
Annual,
Perennial
Herb Sun,
Part -
shade
Dry
Helianthus
maximiliani
Maximilian sunflower, Max sunflower Perennial Herb Sun Moist,
Dry
Hesperaloe
parviflora
Red yucca, Coral yucca, Red flowered
false yucca, Redflower false yucca,
Samandoque, Yellow yucca
Pe rennial Cactus/Succulent Sun Dry
Hibiscus laevis Halberdleaf rosemallow, Halberdleaf
hibiscus, Scarlet rose mallow
Perennial Shrub Sun,
Part -
shade
Moist
Hilaria belangeri
var. belangeri
Curly -mesquite Perennial Grass/Grass -like Sun Dry
Ilex decidua Possumhaw, Possumhaw Holly,
Deciduous Holly, Winterberry,
Deciduous yaupon
Perennial Shrub Sun,
Part -
shade
Moist
Ilex vomitoria Yaupon, Yaupon holly, Cassina Perennial Shrub, Tree Sun,
Shade,
Part -
shade
Moist,
Dry
Juglans nigra Black waln ut, Eastern black walnut Perennial Tree Sun,
Part -
shade
Moist
Juniperus ashei Ashe juniper, Ashe's juniper, Mountain
cedar, Blueberry juniper
Perennial Tree Part -
shade
Dry
Juniperus virginiana Eastern red cedar, Eastern redcedar,
Virginia juniper
Perennial Tree Sun,
Shade,
Part -
shade
Dry
Lantana urticoides Texas lantana, Calico bush, West Perennial Shrub Sun Dry
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Indian shrub -verbena
Leptochloa dubia Green sprangletop Perennial Grass/Grass -like Part -
shade
Dry
Liatris elegans Blazing star, Gay feather, Pink -scale
gayfeather, Pinkscale blazing star
Perennial Herb Sun Dry
Liatris mucronata Cusp gayfeather, Gayfeather, Blazing
star, Narrow -leaf gayfeather, Texas
gayfeather, Cusp blazing star
Perennial Herb Sun Dry
Lobelia cardin alis Cardinal flower Perennial Herb Sun,
Shade,
Part -
shade
Wet,
Moist
Lonicera albiflora Western white honeysuckle, Texas
honeysuckle, White honeysuckle,
White shrub honeysuckle, White
limestone honeysuckle
Perennial Vine Sun,
Part -
shade
Moist,
Dry
Lonicera
sempervirens
Coral honeysuckle, Trumpet
honeysuckle, Woodbine
Perennial Vine Sun,
Part -
shade
Moist
Lupinus texensis Texas bluebonnet, Bluebonnet, Texas
lupine, Buffalo clover, Wolf -flower
Annual Herb Sun Dry
Machaeranthera
tanacetifol ia
Tanseyleaf tansyaster, Tahoka Daisy,
Tansy Aster
Annual Herb Sun,
Part -
shade
Dry
Mahonia swaseyi Texas barberry, Texas Oregon -grape Perennial Shrub Sun
Mahonia trifoliolata Agarita, Agarito, Algerita, Laredo
mahonia, Laredo Oregon -grape,
Trifo liate barberry
Perennial Shrub Sun,
Part -
shade
Moist,
Dry
Melampodium
leucanthum
Blackfoot Daisy, Rock daisy, Plains
blackfoot
Perennial Herb Sun,
Part -
shade
Dry
Monarda citriodora Lemon beebalm, Horsemint, Purple
horsemint, Lemon mint, Plains
ho rsemint, Lemon horsemint
Annual Herb Sun,
Part -
shade
Dry
Muhlenbergia
lindheimeri
Lindheimer's muhly, Big muhly,
Lindheimer muhly
Perennial Grass/Grass -like Sun Moist,
Dry
Muhlenbergia
reverchonii
Seep muhly Perennial Grass/Grass -like Sun Mois t,
Dry
Oenothera
macrocarpa ssp.
macrocarpa
Bigfruit evening -primrose, Fluttermill,
Missouri evening primrose
Perennial Herb Sun,
Part -
shade
Dry
Oenothera speciosa Pink evening primrose, Showy evening
primrose, Mexican evening primrose,
Showy primro se, Pink ladies,
Buttercups, Pink buttercups
Perennial Herb Sun Moist,
Dry
Palafoxia callosa Small palafox, Small palafoxia Annual Herb Sun Dry
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Panicum virgatum Switchgrass, Wand panic grass Perennial Grass/Grass -like Sun,
Part -
shade
Moist,
Dr y
Parthenocissus
quinquefolia
Virginia creeper Perennial Vine Sun,
Shade,
Part -
shade
Moist
Passiflora incarnata Purple passionflower, Purple passion
vine, Maypop, Apricot vine
Perennial Vine Sun,
Part -
shade
Moist,
Dry
Penstemon cobaea Wild foxg love, Prairie penstemon,
Foxglove penstemon, False foxglove,
Large -flowered beardtongue, Large -
flowered penstemon, Prairie
beardtongue, Cobaea penstemon
Perennial Herb Sun,
Part -
shade
Dry
Phlox drummondii Annual phlox, Phlox, Drummond
phlox
Annual He rb Sun,
Part -
shade
Dry
Physostegia
pulchella
Beautiful false dragon -head, Showy
false dragonhead
Perennial Herb Part -
shade
Moist
Platanus
occidentalis
American sycamore, Buttonwood,
Plane -tree, Sycamore
Perennial Tree Sun,
Shade,
Part -
shade
Moi st
Poa arachnifera Texas bluegrass, Texas blue grass Perennial Grass/Grass -like Sun,
Part -
shade
Moist
Prosopis glandulosa Honey mesquite Perennial Tree Sun Dry
Prunus mexicana Mexican plum, Bigtree plum Perennial Tree Sun,
Part -
shade
Moist,
Dry
Quercus fusiformis Escarpment live oak, Plateau live oak,
Texas live oak, Scrub live oak, Hill
country live oak, Plateau oak
Perennial Tree Sun,
Part -
shade
Dry
Quercus
macrocarpa
Bur oak, Burr oak, Savannah oak,
Overcup oak, Prairie oak, Mossy -c up
oak, Mossy -overcup oak, Blue oak
Perennial Tree Sun,
Shade,
Part -
shade
Wet,
Moist,
Dry
Quercus
marilandica
Blackjack oak, Barren oak, Black oak,
Jack oak
Perennial Tree Part -
shade
Dry
Quercus
muehlenbergii
Chinkapin oak, Chinquapin oak,
Chestn ut oak, Yellow chestnut oak,
Yellow oak, Rock chestnut oak, Rock
oak
Perennial Tree Sun,
Part -
shade
Dry
Quercus shumardii Shumard oak, Shumard's oak, Shumard
red oak, Southern red oak
Perennial Tree Sun,
Part -
shade
Moist,
Dry
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Quercus stellata Pos t oak Perennial Tree Part -
shade
Dry
Quercus texana Nuttall Oak, Texas red oak, Texas oak,
Spanish oak, Rock oak
Perennial Tree Part -
shade
Ratibida
columnifera
Mexican hat, Prairie coneflower,
Upright prairie coneflower, Red -spike
mexican -hat, Lon g -headed coneflower,
Thimbleflower
Perennial Herb Sun Moist,
Dry
Rhus aromatica Fragrant sumac, Aromatic sumac,
Lemon sumac, Polecat bush
Perennial Shrub Sun,
Shade,
Part -
shade
Moist,
Dry
Rhus lanceolata Prairie flameleaf sumac, Flame -leaf
sumac, Prairie sumac, Lance -leaf
sumac
Perennial Tree Sun Dry
Rudbeckia hirta Black -eyed Susan, Common black -
eyed Susan, Brown -eyed Susan
Annual Herb Sun,
Shade,
Part -
shade
Moist,
Dry
Salvia azurea Pitcher sage, Big blue sage, Azure
sage, Giant blue sa ge, Blue sage
Perennial Herb Part -
shade
Dry
Salvia farinacea Mealy blue sage, Mealy sage,
Mealycup sage
Perennial Herb Sun Moist
Salvia greggii Autumn sage, Cherry sage, Gregg
salvia
Perennial Shrub Sun Dry
Salvia regla Mountain sage, Royal sage Perennial Shrub Shade,
Part -
shade
Dry
Salvia roemeriana Cedar sage Perennial Herb Part -
shade
Dry
Sapindus saponaria
var. drummondii
Western soapberry, Soapberry Perennial Tree Sun,
Part -
shade
Moist,
Dry
Schizachyrium
scoparium
Little bl uestem Perennial Grass/Grass -like Sun,
Part -
shade
Dry
Sorghastrum nutans Indiangrass, Yellow indian grass Perennial Grass/Grass -like Sun,
Shade,
Part -
shade
Moist,
Dry
Styphnolobium
affine
Eve’s necklace, Eve's necklacepod,
Texas sophora
Perennial Tree Part -
shade
Dry
Taxodium distichum Bald cypress, Baldcypress, Common
bald cypress, Southern bald cypress,
Deciduous cypress
Perennial Tree Sun,
Part -
shade
Moist
Thelesperma Stiff greenthread, Greenthread Annual Herb Sun Dry
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filifolium
T radescantia
occidentalis
Prairie spiderwort, Western
Spiderwort, Spiderwort
Perennial Herb Sun,
Part -
shade
Dry
Tripsacum
dactyloides
Eastern gamagrass Perennial Grass/Grass -like Part -
shade
Moist
Ulmus americana American elm, White elm Perennial Tree Sun,
Part -
shade
Moist
Ulmus crassifolia Cedar elm, Fall elm, Olmo Perennial Tree Part -
shade
Moist
Ungnadia speciosa Mexican buckeye Perennial Tree Sun,
Part -
shade
Dry
Vernonia baldwinii Baldwin's ironweed, Western
Ironweed, Ironweed
Pere nnial Herb Sun Moist
Viburnum rufidulum Rusty blackhaw viburnum, Rusty
blackhaw, Southern blackhaw, Downy
viburnum
Perennial Tree Part -
shade
Dry
Wedelia texana Zexmenia, Orange zexmenia, Wedelia,
Hairy wedelia, Texas creeping -oxeye
Perennial Her b Sun,
Part -
shade
Moist,
Dry
Yucca rupicola Twistleaf yucca, Twisted -leaf yucca,
Texas yucca
Perennial Cactus/Succulent Sun,
Part -
shade
Dry
The following plants are recommended by the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department for Tarrant County
(except ing southeastern Tarrant County).
Common Name Scientific Name Erosion Index Wildlife Index
BLACKBERRIES -DEWBERRIES RUBUS SPP. EXCELLENT EXCELLENT
PARTRIDGE PEA (PRAIRIE SENNA) CHAMAECRISTA
FASCICULATA EXCELLENT GOOD
MAXIMILLIAN SUNFLOWER HELIAN THUS MAXIMILIANI EXCELLENT GOOD
VINE -MESQUITE PANICUM OBTUSUM EXCELLENT GOOD
YELLOW INDIANGRASS SORGHASTRUM NUTANS EXCELLENT EXCELLENT
PRAIRIE CORDGRASS SPARTINA PECTINATA EXCELLENT EXCELLENT
AMERICAN ELDERBERRY SAMBUCUS CANADENSIS EXC ELLENT GOOD
SWITCHGRASS PANICUM VIRGATUM EXCELLENT EXCELLENT
ILLINOIS BUNDLE FLOWER
(PRAIRIE MIMOSA) DESMANTHUS ILLINOENSIS EXCELLENT EXCELLENT
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CHICKASAW PLUM PRUNUS ANGUSTIFOLIA EXCELLENT EXCELLENT
BIG BLUESTEM ANDROPOGON GERARDII EXCE LLENT GOOD
SIDEOATS GRAMA BOUTELOUA CURTIPENDULA EXCELLENT GOOD
COMMON REED PHRAGMITES AUSTRALIS EXCELLENT GOOD
ASHE JUNIPER JUNIPERUS ASHEI EXCELLENT GOOD
COTTONWOOD POPULUS DELTOIDES EXCELLENT GOOD
COMMON CURLYMESQUITE HILARIA BER LANGERI EXCELLENT GOOD
COFFEE BEAN SESBANIA MACROCARPA EXCELLENT EXCELLENT
FRAGRANT SUMAC RHUS AROMATICA EXCELLENT EXCELLENT
VIRGINIA CREEPER PARTHENOCISSUS
QUINQUEFOLIA EXCELLENT GOOD
BROOMSEDGE BLUESTEM ANDROPOGON VIRGINICUS EXCELLEN T GOOD
SOFTSTEM BULRUSH SCIRPUS TABERNAEMONTANI
(S. VALIDUS) EXCELLENT GOOD
SALTMARSH BULRUSH SCIRPUS MARITIMUS EXCELLENT GOOD
WINGED ELM ULMUS ALATA EXCELLENT GOOD
DELTA ARROWHEAD SAGITTARIA PLATYPHYLLA EXCELLENT GOOD
WATER SMARTWEE D POLYGONUM AMPHIBIUM EXCELLENT EXCELLENT
PENNSYLVANIA SMARTWEED POLYGONUM
PENSYLVANICUM EXCELLENT EXCELLENT
CORALBERRY SYMPHORICARPOS
ORBICULATUS EXCELLENT EXCELLENT
LONG -LEAF PONDWEED POTAMOGETON NODOSUS EXCELLENT GOOD
ROUND HEAD BUSH CLOVER
(ROUNDHEAD LESPEDEZA) LESPEDEZA CAPITATA EXCELLENT GOOD
DOTTED SMARTWEED POLYGONUM PUNCTATUM EXCELLENT GOOD
TRUMPET HONEYSUCKLE LONICERA SEMPERVIRENS EXCELLENT GOOD
LEAFY PONDWEED POTAMOGETON FOLIOSUS EXCELLENT GOOD
GIANT CANE A RUNDINARIA GIGANTEA EXCELLENT GOOD
WESTERN WHEATGRASS ELYTRIGIA SMITHII
(AGROPYRON SMITHII) EXCELLENT GOOD
LITTLE BLUESTEM SCHIZACHYRIUM SCOPARIUM EXCELLENT GOOD
COMMON TRUMPET -CREEPER CAMPSIS RADICANS EXCELLENT GOOD
SAND DROPSEED SPORO BOLUS CRYPTANDRUS EXCELLENT GOOD
PURPLETOP TRIDENS FLAUUS EXCELLENT GOOD
BLACK WILLOW SALIX NIGRA EXCELLENT FAIR
WESTERN INDIGO (SCARLET PEA) INDIGOFERA MINIATA EXCELLENT FAIR
PECAN CARYA ILLINOENSIS EXCELLENT EXCELLENT
DOWNY VIBURN UM (RUSTY
BLACKHAW) VIBURNUM RUFIDULUM EXCELLENT EXCELLENT
RIVERBANK GRAPE VITIS RIPARIA EXCELLENT EXCELLENT
CROTON, SPP. CROTON, SPP. EXCELLENT EXCELLENT
AMERICAN BEAUTYBERRY CALLICARPA AMERICANA EXCELLENT EXCELLENT
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TEXAS PERSIMMON DI OSPYROS TEXANA EXCELLENT GOOD
MUSTANG GRAPE VITIS MUSTANGENSIS EXCELLENT GOOD
FARKLEBERRY (TREE
HUCKLEBERRY) VACCINIUM ARBOREUM EXCELLENT GOOD
RED MULBERRY MORUS RUBRA EXCELLENT GOOD
TEXAS MULBERRY MORUS MICROPHYLLA EXCELLENT GOOD
B ROADLEAF WOODOATS CHASMANTHIUM LATIFOLIUM EXCELLENT GOOD
PINCHOT JUNIPER (REDBERRY
JUNIPER) JUNIPERUS PINCHOTII EXCELLENT GOOD
BLUE GRAMA BOUTELOUA GRACILIS EXCELLENT GOOD
GREEN ASH (RED ASH) FRAXINUS PENNSYLVANICA EXCELLENT GOOD
BLACK WALNUT JUGLANS NIGRA EXCELLENT GOOD
GREEN SPRANGLETOP LEPTOCHLOA DUBIA EXCELLENT GOOD
LITTLE WALNUT (NOGALITO) JUGLANS MICROCARPA EXCELLENT GOOD
BOXELDER ACER NEGUNDO EXCELLENT GOOD
HONEY MESQUITE PROSOPIS GLANDULOSA VAR.
GLANDULOSA E XCELLENT GOOD
BUFFALOGRASS BUCHLOE DACTYLOIDES EXCELLENT GOOD
DESERT WILLOW CHILOPSIS LINEARIS EXCELLENT FAIR
COMMON PERSIMMON DIOSPYROS VIRGINIANA GOOD EXCELLENT
LOTEBUSH ZIZYPHUS OBTUSIFOLIA GOOD GOOD
POSSUM -HAW (DECIDUOUS
HOLLY) ILEX DECIDUA GOOD GOOD
EASTERN GAMAGRASS TRIPSACUM DACTYLOIDES GOOD GOOD
CAROLINA BUCKTHORN RHAMNUS CAROLINIANA GOOD GOOD
OSAGE ORANGE (BOIS D'ARC) MACLURA POMIFERA GOOD GOOD
SESSILELEAF TICKCLOVER DESMODIUM SESSILIFOLIUM GOOD GOOD
SMOOTH SUMAC RHUS GLABRA GOOD GOOD
COMMON HONEY LOCUST GLEDITSIA TRIACANTHOS GOOD GOOD
TROPIC CROTON CROTON GLANDDULOSUS GOOD FAIR
WOOLLY CROTON CROTON CAPITATUS GOOD FAIR
CURLTOP SMARTWEED (WILLOW -
WEED) POLYGONUM LAPTHIFOLIUM GOOD F AIR
OKLAHOMA BLACKBERRY RUBUS OKLAHOMUS GOOD EXCELLENT
SUGAR HACKBERRY
(SUGARBERRY) CELTIS LAEVIGATA GOOD GOOD
COMMON BUTTONBUSH CEPHALANTHUS
OCCIDENTALIS GOOD GOOD
CANADA WILDRYE ELYMUS CANADENSIS GOOD GOOD
ROUGHLEAF DOGWOOD CORNUS DRUMMONDII GOOD GOOD
CHINKAPIN OAK QUERCUS MUHLENBERGII GOOD GOOD
INDIGOBUSH (FALSE INDIGO) AMORPHA FRUTICOSA GOOD GOOD
SLENDER LESPEDEZA LESPEDEZA VIRGINICA GOOD GOOD
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HAIRY GRAMA BOUTELOUA HIRSUTA GOOD GOOD
FROST GRAPE VITIS CORDI FOLIA GOOD GOOD
WHITE ASH FRAXINUS AMERICANA GOOD GOOD
AGARITO MAHONIA TRIFOLIOLATA GOOD GOOD
AMERICAN ELM ULMUS AMERICANA GOOD GOOD
BLACK HICKORY (TEXAS
HICKORY) CARYA TEXANA GOOD GOOD
SAND LOVEGRASS ERAGROSTIS TRICHODES GOOD GO OD
SLIPPERY ELM ULMUS RUBRA GOOD GOOD
CEDAR ELM ULMUS CRASSIFOLIA GOOD FAIR
BLUE SAGE SALVIA AZUREA GOOD FAIR
SWAMP PRIVET FORESTIERA ACUMINATA GOOD EXCELLENT
ALABAMA SUPPLEJACK (RATTAN
VINE) BERCHEMIA SCANDENS GOOD GOOD
VIRGINIA WILDRYE ELYMUS VIRGINICUS GOOD GOOD
YELLOW SWEETCLOVER MELILOTUS OFFICINALIS GOOD GOOD
GUM BUMELIA (CHITTAMWOOD) BUMELIA LANUGINOSA GOOD GOOD
PURPLE PRAIRIE CLOVER DALEA PURPUREA GOOD GOOD
CAROLINA SNAILSEED COCCULUS CAROLINUS GOOD GOOD
SEDGES CAREX SPP. GOOD GOOD
GREEN HAWTHORN CRATAEGUS VIRDIS GOOD GOOD
SAW GREENBRIAR SMILAX BONA -NOX GOOD GOOD
EASTERN HOP HORNBEAN OSTRYA VIRGINIANA GOOD FAIR
FLORIDA PASPALUM PASPALUM FLORIDANUM GOOD FAIR
REVERCHON HAWTHOR N CRATAEGUS REVERCHONI GOOD FAIR
SACAHUISTA (BEARGRASS) NOLINA SPP. GOOD FAIR
MEXICAN PLUM PRUNUS MEXICANA GOOD GOOD
CATCLAW SENSITIVEBRIAR SCHRANKIA NUTTALLI GOOD GOOD
ELBOWBUSH FORESTIERA PUBESCENS GOOD FAIR
COMMON BEEBUSH
(WHITE BRUSH) ALOYSIA GRATISSIMA GOOD FAIR
COCKSPUR HAWTHORN CRATAEGUS CRUSGALLI GOOD FAIR
DOWNY HAWTHORN CRATAEGUS MOLLIS GOOD FAIR
TEXAS BLUEBONNET LUPINUS TEXENSIS GOOD FAIR
AMERICAN SYCAMORE PLATANUS OCCIDENTALIS GOOD FAIR
FERN ACACIA (PRAIRIE ACACIA) ACACIA ANGUSTISSIMA GOOD FAIR
MEXICAN PRIMROSE OENOTHERA SPECIOSA GOOD LOW
YELLOW NUTGRASS (CHUFA) CYPERUS ESCULENTUS GOOD EXCELLENT
WHITE CLOVER TRIFOLIUM REPENS GOOD GOOD
COMMON GREENBRIAR SMILAX ROTUNDIFOLIA GOOD GOOD
INLAND CEANOTHUS (REDROOT) CEANOTHUS HERBACEUS GOOD GOOD
SILVER BLUESTEM BOTHRIOCHLOA LAGUROIDES GOOD FAIR
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RICE CUTGRASS LEERSIA ORYZOIDES GOOD FAIR
ENGELMANN DAISY ENGELMANNIA PINNATIFIDA GOOD FAIR
TEXAS SIGNALGRASS (TEXAS
MILL ET) BRACHIARIA TEXANA GOOD FAIR
SKELETONLEAF GOLDEN -EYE VIGUIERA STENOLOBA GOOD FAIR
HEATH ASTER ASTER ERICOIDES GOOD FAIR
PLAINS COREOPSIS (GOLDEN
TICKSEED) COREOPSIS TINCTORIA GOOD FAIR
HEARTLEAF AMPELOPSIS AMPELOPSIS CORDATA FAIR GOOD
COMMON RAGWEED AMBROSIA ARTEMISIIFOLIA FAIR GOOD
EASTERN REDBUD CERCIS CANADENSIS FAIR FAIR
SLICK SEED WILDBEAN STROPHOSTYLES
LEIOSPERMA FAIR FAIR
REDROOT PIGWEED AMARANTHUS RETROFLEXUS FAIR FAIR
UPRIGHT PRAIRIE CONEFLOWER
(MEXIC AN HAT) RATIBIDA COLUMINFERA FAIR FAIR
PRAIRIE SUMAC RHUS LANCEOLATA FAIR FAIR
INDIAN BLANKET GAILLARDIA PULCHELLA FAIR FAIR
LITTLE -LEAF SUMAC RHUS MICROPHYLLA FAIR FAIR
COBAEA PENSTEMON
(FOXGLOVE) PENSTEMON COBAEA FAIR FAIR
LEAVEN WORTH ERYNGIUM ERYNGIUM LEAVENWORTHII FAIR FAIR
NETLEAF HACKBERRY CELTIS RETICULATA FAIR GOOD
WESTERN RAGWEED AMBROSIA CUMANENSIS FAIR GOOD
PRAIRIE SUNFLOWER HELIANTHUS PETIOLARIS FAIR GOOD
TRAILING WILDBEAN STROPHOSTYLES HELVOLA FAIR FAIR
SLIMLEAF SCURFPEA (WILD
ALFALFA) PSORALIDIUM TENUIFLORA FAIR FAIR
VIRGINIA TEPHROSIA (GOAT'S
RUE) TEPHROSIA VIRGINIANA FAIR FAIR
TEXAS SOPHORA (EVE'S
NECKLACE) SOPHORA AFFINIS FAIR FAIR
EVERGREEN SUMAC RHUS VIRENS FAIR FAIR
GOL DEN CURRANT RIBES AUREUM FAIR FAIR
BEEBALM (WILD BERGAMOT) MONARDA FISTULOSA FAIR LOW
PROSTRATE KNOTWEED POLYGONUM AVICULARE FAIR FAIR
POKEBERRY (POKEWEED) PHYTOLACCA AMERICANA FAIR FAIR
TEXAS COLUBRINA COLUBRINA TEXENSIS FAIR FAIR
BARNYARD GRASS ECHINOCHLOA CRUSGALLI
VAR. CRUSGALLI FAIR GOOD
GUAYACAN GUAIACUM ANGUSTI -FOILIUM FAIR FAIR
COMPASSPLANT SILPHIUM LACINIATUM FAIR FAIR
PURPLE CONEFLOWER ECHINACEA PALLIDA FAIR FAIR
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CHOLLA OPUNTIA (MULTIPLE SPECIES) FAIR FAIR
PRICKLYPEAR OPUNTIA SPP. FAIR FAIR
AWNLESS BUSH SUNFLOWER SIMSIA CALVA FAIR FAIR
LOW RUELLIA (HAIRY WILD -
PETUNIA) RUELLIA HUMILIS FAIR FAIR
BLACK DALEA DALEA FRUTESCENS FAIR LOW
COMMON LANTANA LANTANA HORRIDA FAIR LOW
AUTU MN SAGE SALVIA GREGGII FAIR LOW
ROUGH BUTTOMWEED (POOR -
JOE) DIODIA TERES FAIR FAIR
CATCLAW ACACIA ACACIA GREGGII FAIR FAIR
SPIKERUSH ELEOCHARIS SPP. FAIR LOW
WESTERN SOAPBERRY SAPINDUS SAPONARIA VAR.
DRUMMONDII FAIR LOW
BEARDED SPR ANGLETOP LEPTOCHLOA FASCICULARIS LOW FAIR
FLATSLEDGE CYPERUS SPP. LOW FAIR
BUSHY KNOTWEED POLYGONUM RAMOSISSIMUM LOW LOW
BEAKRUSH RHYNCHOSPORA SPP. LOW LOW
COMMON POOLMAT ZANNICHELLIA PALUSTRIS LOW FAIR
LANCELEAF GAILLARDIA GAILLA RDIA AESTIVALIS LOW LOW
DUCKWEEDS FAMILY LEMNACEAE LOW FAIR
KIDNEYWOOD EYSENHARDTIA TEXANA LOW LOW
MESCALBEAN (TEXAS MOUNTAIN
LAUREL) SOPHORA SECUNDIFLORA LOW LOW
BEGGAR'S TICKS BIDENS LAEVIS LOW LOW
SOUTHERN NAIAD NAJAS GUADALUPEN SIS LOW LOW
MEXICAN BUCKEYE (MONILLA) UNGNADIA SPECIOSA LOW LOW
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APPENDIX C . IRRIGATION
I. Control by automated irrigation system. Landscaped areas shall be controlled by an automatically controlled
timer, unless the use of the property would otherwise prohibit use of a timer. Irrigation systems shall be
installed with a rain shut off sensor.
(a) The irrigation system shall be designed so that overspray onto structures, streets, sidewalks, windows,
walls, and fences is minimized.
(b) High -efficiency i rrigation systems, such as (but not limited to) drip or soaker hose systems, are required
for non -turf areas.
(c) Manual shut -off valves (such as a gate valve, ball valve, or butterfly valve) shall be required as close as
possible to the point of connection o f the water supply to minimize water loss in case of an emergency
(such as a main line break) or routine repair.
II. Cisterns. The use of cisterns for rainwater harvesting is permitted.
(a) Harvest rainwater shall be used for irrigation only. Piping for rai nwater harvesting systems shall be
separateAfromAandAshallAnotAincludeAanyAdirectAconnectionAtoAanyApotableAwaterApipingAorAtoAtheAcity’sA
sanitary sewer system. Cisterns shall not be used to provide potable water. Filter systems are required to
remove sol ids and debris and shall be treated or controlled to prevent mosquito breeding.
(b) Cisterns shall be located in the rear yard or side yard and must be screened so as not to be seen from the
public street. Screening must meet the screening regulations of this Code.
(c) Cisterns shall not exceed ten (10) percent coverage in any required yard. The maximum height of any
cistern shall be ten (10) feet.
(d) C istern s shall be located a minimum of eight (8) feet from any side lot line and a minimum of eight (8) feet
from an y rear lot line.
(e) Cisterns shall be made of durable materials sufficient to withstand weight and pressure from water storage
and resist leaking or corrosion.
(f) Every irrigation outlet shall be permanently identified with an indelibly marked placard stating ;A“C UTION;A
HARVESTED RAINWATER; DOANOTADRINK,”
(g) Installation and repair of cisterns requires an irrigation permit or plumbing permit, as applicable, from the
City of Kennedale. Cisterns larger than 175 square feet require an accessory building permit.
(h) Rain barrels with capacity of 100 gallons or less shall not require an irrigation or plumbing permit but shall
meet all other requirements of this sub -section.
(i) The design, maintenance, and use of rainwater harvesting systems are the responsibility of the indiv idual
system owner s
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APPENDIX D. IMAGE C REDITS
All images in this document are courtesy City of Kennedale or Livable Plans & Codes unless otherwise stated below.
Figure 17 . Morpho Landscape Architecture
Figure 1 9 . Dsafdy (GFDL or CC -BY -SA -3.0 -2.5 -2.0 -1.0 , via Wikimedia Commons)
Figure 20 . Xnatedawgx (Own work) [(CC -BY -SA -3.0 or GFDL), via Wikimedia Commons ]
Figure 21 . Stacalusa (Own work) (Public domain), via Wikimedia Commons
Figure 23 . Gary Halvorson, Oregon State Archives
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j My Commission Expires
July 31, 2016
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SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME, THIS Tuesday, NovAei1112,2013.
Notary Publi
Thank You For Your Payment
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Remit To: Star-Telegram
P.O. BOX 901051
FORT WORTH, TX 76101-2051
Customer ID:
Customer Name:
Invoice Number:
Invoice Amount:
PO Number:
Amount Enclosed:
CIT33
CITY OF KENNEDALE
327839661
$550.28
INVOICE
Star - Telegram
808 Throckmorton St.
FORT WORTH, TX 76102
(817) 390 -7761
Federal Tax ID 26- 2674582
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Bill To:
CITY OF KENNEDALE
405 MUNICIPAL DR
KENNEDALE, TX 76060 -2249
NOTICE
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Customer ID:
CIT33
Invoice Number:
327572211
Invoice Date:
10/18/2013
Terms:
Net due in 21 days
Due Date:
10/31/2013
PO Number:
Order Number:
32757221
Sales Rep:
073
Description:
NOTICE OF PUBLI
Publication Date:
10/18/2013
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$6.16 $314.06
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Net Amount:
$325.06
CHRISTY LYNNE HOLLAND
Notary Public, State
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mty and State, this day personally appeared Deborah Baylor Norwood, Bid and Legal Coordinator for
]ram, Inc. at Fort Worth, in Tarrant County, Texas; and who, after being duly sworn, did depose and say
was published in the above named paper on the listed dates: BIDS & LEGAL DEPT. STAR TELEGRAM
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Thank You For Your Payment
Remit To: Star - Telegram ,Customer ID: CIT33
P.O. BOX 901051 Customer Name: CITY OF KENNEDALE
FORT WORTH, TX 76101 -2051 Invoice Number: 327572211
Invoice Amount: $325.06
PO Number:
Amount Enclosed: