O552ORDINANCE NO. 552
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 40, THE
ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF KENNEDALE, TEXAS,
AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 17 -415A OF ARTICLE
VI ZONING BY EXTENDING THE DISTRICT PURPOSE AND
BOUNDARIES AND BY AMENDING `EXHIBIT A'; 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 continue
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 (the "Zoning Ordinance ") which is codified as Article VI
"Zoning" of Chapter 17 "Planning and Land Development" of the Kennedale City Code; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Kennedale, Texas held
a public hearing on July 17, 2014, and the City Council of the City of Kennedale, Texas held a
public hearing on August 14, 2014, with respect to proposed amendments to the Zoning
Ordinance 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:
SECTION 1.
Section 17 -415A, of Article VI, "Zoning ", of Chapter 17, "Planning and Land
Development ", of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Kennedale is hereby amended by
revising section (a) "Purpose" to read as follows:
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Sec. 17- 415A.- "EC" employment center district.
(a) Purpose. The "EC" employment center district is intended to be utilized in the
neighborhoods and districts of Kennedale north of Village Creek 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.
SECTION 2.
The Employment Center District Code attached to this ordinance as Exhibit "A" is
hereby adopted and shall replace the Employment Center District Code attached as Exhibit "A"
to the Zoning Ordinance.
SECTION 3.
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.
SECTION 4.
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.
SECTION 5.
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 6.
All rights and remedies of the City of Kennedale are expressly saved as to any and all
violations of the Zoning Ordinance or the provisions of any ordinances governing land use 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.
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SECTION 7.
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 8.
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 14TH DAY OF AUGUST 2014.
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Employment Center District
Code
City of Kennedale
Adopted August 14, 2014
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EMPLOYMENT CENTER DISTRICT CODE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
SECTION 1. PURPOSE & INTENT 4
SECTION 2. REGULAT ING PLAN (WITH MAP) 7
SECTION 3. ADMINISTRATION 11
SECTION 4. BUILDING MASS AND PLACEMENT 1 7
Build -to lines/setbacks
Minimum frontage requirements
Mass & height
SECTION 5 . BUILDING DESIGN 22
Entry Orientation
Glazing/Fenestration
Façade Articulation
Building M aterials
SECTION 6 . SITE DESIGN STANDARDS 2 7
Parking placement
Parking amount
Parking screens
Sidewalk standards
Curb cuts
Landscape standards
Lighting
SECTION 7 . SIGNS 41
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SECTION 8 . PERMITTED USES 50
EXHIBITS
Exhibit A Regulation Plan and De scription of 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 Us e 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, i ncluding the 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, consolidation 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 Comprehensive 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 communiti es,AABasedAonAtheAarea’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
offic e and retail —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 understood 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 lays out sub -
districts that are intended to serve different purposes but are also related to an d supported by the other
sub -districts . 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 pl an. 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
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entire Employment Center will be developed in phases, with this first phase addressing the part of the
district with the most visibility: properties loca ted 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 developm ent patterns that are 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;
Ensure new development and improvements to existing development support the C ity’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 PL AN
The Employment Center character district shall ultimately consist of f ive districts : Corridor Commercial;
Transition District ; Flex District ; Neighborhood District ; and Green Corridor . Where not controlled by this C ode, the
Employment Center shall be governed by the Kennedale Code of Ordinances to the extent the Code of Ordinances
is not in conflict with the intent or text of the this C ode.
FIGURE 2 . REGULATING PLAN BO UNDARIES
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This Code is intended to set forth regulations for the Corridor Commercial (Sub -
Districts 1 and 2) and Green Corridor Sub -District 1 only.
2.1 CORRIDOR COMMERCIAL
The purpo se of the Corridor Commercial district is to encourage commercial development consistent with the
vision for this important gat eway into Kennedale, creating a hybrid development context that merges the
predictability provided through some form -based code elements with the land use control provided through more
traditional zoning tools. Th is district 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 currently consists of two
sub -districts (shown in the illustration above): Corridor Commercial Sub -District 1, located o n the south/west side
of Kennedale Pkwy , and a second sub -district located on the north/east side of Kennedale Pkwy .
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 thro ugh the Employment Center along Link St 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 u b -District 1 bisects the Commercial Corridor Sub -District 1 ; Green
Corridor S ub -D istrict 2 , when established, will run bet ween the Transition and Flex districts and the Neighborhood
district .
2.3 OTHER SUB -DISTRICTS
Additional sub -districts will be est ablished 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 district , a transition district , and a
neighborhood district , as well as an additional corridor commercial distri ct. The Flex District will provide for office
uses, light manufacturing or small -scale distribution, live/work units, and light commercial. The Transition District
will provide a buffe r between the more auto -centric development patterns of the Corridor C ommercial district and
the adjacent parts of Oak Crest that will likely redevelop over time into a more urban character . The Neighborhood
District is intended for residential development for seniors ; r esidences may take the form of single -family
residenti al 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, after the Code has been updated to include
additional standards fitting the other su b -districts and maintain ing the desired character of the district.
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2.4 ROADWAY CONTEXT
The Employment Center is bisected by Kennedale Pkw y and is bounded by the I -20 frontage road to the north,
a rail line to the west, and Village Creek to the south. T he 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 a lso 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 separated from the rest of the city , and this separation can make
residents an d businesses more reliant on each other for success, intra -neighborhood connections are also
important.
Connections can be enhanced through a well -designed transportation system. 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 a nd 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 example, areas intended to have heavy foot traffic should have a different
road way 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. The 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 median , with sidewalks a minimum of 5 feet in width . The
Multiway Parkway can als o 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 Pl an does not address how
frontage roads should be designed, since the city is not authorized to build or maintain frontage roads. However,
developmentAwithAtheAdistrictAalongAtheseAroadsAisAwithinAtheAcity’sAreviewAauthorityAand.AasAsuch.AthisACodeA
address es 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. S treets typically have two travel
lanes and no median. TheAEmploymentACenterAhasAtwoAStreetAroadwayAtypes;A“ ”AStreetsAandA“B”AStreets,AA
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S idewalks for Streets should be 5 -8 feet in width , and travel lanes should accommodate bicycle traffic safely and
comfor tably . “ ”AStreetsAareAconsideredAprimaryAthoroughfaresAonAtheAinteriorAof the district. These streets shall
have high er standards for pedestrian -oriented design and access, ensuring that the relationship between buildings
and the street and between the pe destrian 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 streets , it still plays an
important role in establishing community character an d 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 Commission
(“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 Department (“Department”): and other City bodies and officials as identified in
thi s Development Code.
3.2 Responsibility for Administration
This Employment Center District Code shall be administered by the ZoningA dministratorA(“ dministrator”)
and the other decision -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
Interpretation and appeals of this Code shall follow the process established in Sect ion 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. Signs
specifically prohibited in the zoning ordinance or by City Code are prohibi ted 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 Permits &
Planning Department for compliance with this Code, as defined below.
T able 3 .1. Review Authority
Type of Project
Zoning
Administrator or
City Staff Review
Required
Planning & Zoning
Commission / City
Council Review
Required
Board of
Adjustment
Review 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 an existing
building meeting the standards of this
Code
Expand an existin g, non -conforming
building by more than 10%, but not to
exceed 25% of the existing area of the
land being occupied by the non -
conforming building
Expand an existing, non -conforming
building , not to exceed 10% of the
existing area of the land being occ upied
by the non -conforming building
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
R epair an existing, non -conforming
building without making structural
alterations
Appeal a decision made by the Zoning
Administrator
Request an amendment to this C ode
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3.6 Non -conforming buildings.
Notwithstanding the regulations in this Code and in Section 17 -428 (c) and (d) of the Kennedale City Code
regarding non -conforming buildings, a non -conforming building may be renovated or repaired, with such
renovations or repairs to include structural alterations, without approval from the Board of Adju stment, provided
the following conditions are met. In addition, a non -conforming building may be expanded or enlarged, not to
exceed ten percent (10%) of the existing area of the land being occupied by the non -conforming building, without
approval from th e Board of Adjustment, provided the conditions listed above in this sub -section are met.
A building permit application meeting all City requirements for building permits, is submitted to the
City and is reviewed and approved by City staff; and
A building permit is subsequently issued by the City; and
The non -conforming building is not enlarged or expanded in any way; and
Any non -conforming use within the building is not enlarged or expanded; and
The renovations or repairs are in conformance with Kennedale City Code, including any masonry
requirements, screening requirements, and landscaping requirements.
3.7 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 pr ovisions of this Code , except that a building permit may be issued for an addition as
permitted under Section 3.6 of this Code . No certificate of occupancy shall be issued for new development unless
the structure conforms to the provisions of this Code , e xcept where permitted by Section 3.6 of this Code .
3.8 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.
3.9 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.
3.10 Conflict with illustrations and text.
Where provisions of this Code provided through illustration conflict with provisions provided in text, the
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provisions provided in text shall prevail. Photographs used to illustrate text are for illustration purposes only
unless otherwise noted.
3.11 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.
3.12 Development review process.
A. Administrative Review. Projects that comply wit h 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.
The Zoning Administrator shall be responsible for the following:
i) Approving minor m odifications 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 requesting major modifications.
The Community Development Director shall be responsible f or the following:
i) Reviewing site plan applications for compliance with this Code.
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 Building Official shall be responsible for the following:
i) Approving building permits for projects that are in compliance with this Code.
B. Minor Modifications. T he Zoning Administrator is authorized to approve minor modifications to this
Code. Permitted minor modifications are as follows :
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i) alternative masonry materials when new materials 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 significantly alter building orientation, vehicle or pedestrian
traffic flow, loc ation of parking areas, or building placement, or does not allow an increase in building
height; and
iv) c hanges to a site plan (including landscaping and lighting plans), building plan , or sign design 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 .
v) permit use of a sign type not authorized by this Code, provided the sign is permitted by the Kennedale
City Code and is not a sign type pr ohibited by this Code or by the Kennedale City Code.
C. Major Modifications. The City Council is authorized to approve major modifications to this Code. Major
modifications are changes that are beyond minor modifications specifically listed above in subs ection B . Major
modifications ar e considered an amendment to this Code and as such are subject to the procedures, notifications,
public hearings, and other standards for zoning amendments as set forth in the Kennedale City Code Section 17 -
429.
D. Varian ces . 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:
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 Elevations
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 this Code .
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Figure 3. Approval process.
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SECTION 4 . BUILDING PLACEMENT & FRONTAGE
4.1 REQUIRED SET BACKS FOR CORRIDOR C OMMERCIAL
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 fe et)
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 structures Minimum setback
(in feet)
Maximum setback
(in feet)
Front (from “ ”AStreet ) 2 0 25
Side (from side prope rty 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 --
Rear (from rear property line) 8 --
1 Front s etback for a primary structure is the distance between the front façade of a structure and the street
right -of -way.
2ASideAsetbackAisA0’.AsubjectAtoAfireAcode,
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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 --
Rear (from rear property line) 8 --
Accessory structures Minimum setback (in feet) Maximum setback (in feet)
Fron t (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’.AsubjectAtoAfir e code.
Table 4.4. Properties oriented toward or having primary access from the I -20 frontage road
Primary structures Minimum setback
(in feet)
Maximum setback
(in feet)
Front (from I -20 frontage
road) 2 0 75
Side 0 --
Rear 8 --
Accessory structur es 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 t he street right -of -way.
2ASideAsetbackAisA0’.AsubjectAtoAfireAcode,-
TheAtermsA“frontAsetback.”A“sideAsetback.”AandA“rearAsetback”AhaveAtheAsameAmeaningAasA“setback.”A“frontA
yard.”A“sideAyard.”AandA“rearAyard”AasAdefinedAinAKennedaleACityACodeASectionA17 -431.
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4.2 GREEN CORRIDOR SUB -DISTRICT 1
Structures are prohibited within the Green Corridor. Retaining walls are permitted when required for safety 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 Commerc ial Sub -Districts , for example, is 20 -60 feet from the street
right -of -way.
Figure 4 . Percent of building façade requir ed 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 s 1 & 2)
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 document.
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 s 1 & 2)
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)
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feet on upper floors. The ground floor finish level shall be a maximum of twelve (12) inches above the
sidewalk.
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 STANDARDS
5.1 BUILDING ORIENTATION
The orientation of buildings has a large impact on the character of a dist rict. 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 buil ding
orientation provides for a variety of access options and supports the district character .
5.1.1 Corridor Commercial (Sub -District s 1 & 2)
A. Pedestrian -oriented entrance 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 oriented 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).
B. Additional regulations for properties “ ”AStreets .
For properties with primary access from anA“ ”AtypeAroadway or where the pr imary building is oriented
toward Link St, the primary building shall be oriented so that the primary entrance is along theA“ ”A
Street . 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.
C. Location of uses within buildings.
Buildings shall foster a strong connection to the street by placing internal uses that 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
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approachability of a particular building. This section regulates fenestration in order to provide the
desired character for the Employment Center.
5.2.1 Corrid or Commercial (Sub -District s 1 & 2)
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) other side.
(b) Structures accessible/visible to the public on thr ee (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
section.A“blankAwall”AmeansAanyAbuildingAwallAthatAisAaAportionAofA a building wall or 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 , without having a window, door, building modulation (as
defined in Appen dix 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 b e
mirrored or darkly tinted glass that obscures visibility. ForAthisAsection.A“visibleAtransmittanceA(‘vt’)”A
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 th e 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 interest of a building and can make a building more appealing to pedes trians
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 s 1 & 2)
For all new structures (for which a building permit ap plication 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
orAverticalAarticulationAofAatAleastA24”A(2Afeet),AANewAadditionsAtoAexistingAbuildingsA shall also be required to have
articulationAeveryA40Afeet.AwithAaAhorizontalAorAverticalAarticulationAofAatAleastA24”A(2Afeet),
Examples of articulation . Examples of acceptable articulation are as follows.
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 of a roof element projecting a minimum of f ive (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: Blank 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 s 1 & 2)
1. Parkway s andA“ ”AStreets . All new primary st ructures 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
architectu ral 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. Board and batten, vinyl siding, and corru gated 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 finished grade of the
sidewalk along that f açade.
2. “B”AStreets . All new primary structures must be constructed of a minimum of 80% masonry . Masonry
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materials used shall include a minimum 50% brick and the remaining materials permitted to be other
masonry materials . For example, materials may be 4 0% 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 color permitted for trim and/or cornice
and oth er 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 finished grade of the
sidewalk along that façad e.
Figure 8 . Acme Burgundy brick, as seen in
TownCenter
5.4.2 Secondary Structures
A. Corridor Commercial (Sub -District s 1 & 2)
Secondary or accessory structures must complement the primary structure. Secondary/accessory
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 s 1 & 2)
1. Properties oriented to ward or with primary access from “ ”AStreetAroadways
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 ward or w ithAprimaryAaccessAfromAParkwaysAorA“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 masonry or vegetation (see Sub -Sect ion
6.1 .2 ).
Figure s 9 a, 9b, 9c, 9d . Off -street parking area provide d behind the primary structure
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6.1 .2 Screening of Off -Street Parking
A. Corridor Commercial (Sub -District s 1 & 2)
O ff -street parking visible from a public street must be screened in accordance with the table below.
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
(ma ximum 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 for 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 us ed 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 s 1 & 2)
1. For each of the use types listed below, the parking requirement listed is the minimum amo unt 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
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2. Shared Parking . Shared parking is permitted if a shared park ing agreement has been signed and
notarized by all users/parties who intend to share parking. The shared parking plan will be subject to
review and approval of the Administrator , and the parking agreement must be filed with the Tarrant
County Clerk. A red uction 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 Administra tor 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 vehicles.
4. Handicapped Accessible Parking . Number and si ze 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 paces.
For each required bicycle parking space, a stationary objec t 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 inve rted “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 securing 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, sub ject to the approval of the Development Services
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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 -S treet Parking
A. Corridor Commercial (Sub -District s 1 & 2)
All parking lots and drive areas shall be designed and landscaped in accordance with the following
provisions:
1. Where off -street parking is 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 line 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
requirements.
4. One (1) tree shall be provided for each ten (10) park ing 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
plan ting 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 landscape 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 the 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 befor e 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
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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 with an approved home
occupation would be considered a primarily res idential 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 for 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 areas 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 being 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 building.
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 -StreetAParking.” 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 pr actices 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 sidew alk 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
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minimum sidewalk width of five (5 ) feet . In addition, sidewalks shall be designed to meet the requirements of the
Americans with Disabilities Act , the Texas Accessibility Standards, and any other applicable federal, state, or local
regulations.
6 .3 .1 Kennedale Parkway frontage requirements
The following standards shall app ly to all development with frontage along Kennedale Pkwy (see Figure 10).
A. If surface parking is located between the building and the street right of way, a pedestrian walkway of at
least six (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 frontage. Pedestrian scale lighting shall be added at a rate of one (1 )
pe r 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 Kennedale Pkwy 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 case 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 Kennedale 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 sidewalk
construction materials and construction practices required by K ennedale 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 b elow.
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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 review and approval.
“ ”Astreets 5 -8
Street trees shall be installed whe n 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 road 6
Street trees shall be installed by the
developer/builder when side walks 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 sidewal ks 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 be 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 “ ”AstreetAtypes .
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 Employment Center District.
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6 .4 CURB CUTS
Poor design and placement of parki ng 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, parking 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 Employmen t 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 designing 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
through 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 be 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 streets 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 (TxDOT). To the extent authorized by TxDOT, cross access or shared access easement shall be
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required. No new certi ficate of occupancy or building permit will be issued until cross or shared access is in place.
6 .4.2 “ ” Street s
A. Curb cuts on “ ”AStreets shall be limited to 1 per 3 00 feet (as measured between curb cuts added after
this Code is adopted).
B. C ross access or shared access easements shall be required. No new certificate of occupancy or
building permit will be issued until cross or shared access is in place.
6 .4 .3 “B”AStreets
A. Curb cuts on “B”AStreets shall be limited to 1 per 250 feet (as measured between cur b cuts added after
this Code is adopted).
B. C ross access or shared access easements shall be required. No new certificate of occupancy or building
permit will be issued until cross or shared access is in place.
6 .5 LANDSCAPING
Landscaping shall adhere t o 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 TxDOT green ribbon grant prog ram.
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 vary 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. Until such time as curb and gut ter or an approved alternative storm water conveyance system is installed,
developers may pay a fee in lieu of planting trees.
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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 .
6 .5 .4 Tree and Plant Selection
A. Street trees. Street trees shall be selected from the list of ap proved 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 selected from the list of approve d 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 Halliana )
Vinca / Bigleaf Periw inkle (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
this area. A list of nativ e 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 Department website (tpid.tp wd.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 Used as Screening
For regul ations 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 . Ex cept where otherwise in Appendix C , irrigation shall be regulated as set forth in
Kennedale City Code.
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6 .6 LIGHTING
Adequate lighting is important to ensure safety for employees who work in the Employment Center District,
for customers, and for residen ts 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
safety. This section is intended 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 contex t 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 canopies for commercial uses,
an d 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 quantity of light received on a s urface. 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 is
focused solely on the bu ilding 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 an easy and pleasant
commun ication 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 health, 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 design;
• Protect and enhan ce 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 materials, colors, and type s; 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 Enforcement
Administration and e nforcement 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 section, Sections 17 -504 th rough
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
All signs must be wholly located on private property . EDC -owned signs 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 Kennedale
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.
Figures 15 and 16. Pole signs, var ious 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 and Wrey Crest Rd 75 360
Additional Requirements:
1) A total of two (2) pole signs are permitted within the Sub -Dist rict 1, and two (2) signs are permitted with Sub -
District 2 . No more than one (1) pole sign shall be permitted per lot. P ole signs on High Ridge Rd shall be located
between the I -20 frontage road and Link St , but shall not be located within one hundred (1 00) feet of Link St .
Pole signs on Wrey Crest shall not be located within one hundred (100) feet of Kennedale Pkwy. Pole signs in
existence before adoption of this Code shall be considered non -conforming under Section 17 -513 of Kennedale
City Code.
2) Pole si gns in Sub -District 1 shall be shared between at least two tenants/businesses within the Employment
Center District. Tenants/businesses in Sub -District 2 may share a pole sign, subject to 3) and 4), below.
3) Pole signs in Sub -District 1 shall not be permitte d without a signed, recorded agreement as described in Section
17 -510(e) of the Kennedale City Code concerning unified sign agreements.
4) Pole signs in Sub -District 1 shall not be permitted without an approved sign plan as described in Section 17 -
510(d) of t he Kennedale C ity C ode concerning unified sign agreements.
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Figure 17 . Example of monument sign.
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 fron t façade of the primary building.
2) Address numbers are required on business monument signs. 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 MULTI -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
theAbusinesses’Aproperty.AwithAdesignAandAmaintenanceAofAtheA sign to be the responsibility of the EDC.
3) The sign base and sign structure shall be brick, 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 m asonry 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)
Maximum 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 E DC), the K EDC is p ermitted to
install and manage one (1) identification sign, the purpose 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 -
dis tricts and features within the District. The sign shall not be used to identify or promote 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 t ype, color, and size so as not to promote individual tenants.
2) The sign(s) must be designed 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 residential or lodging uses shall be shielded or use lighting techniques that
prevent the illumination from intruding into structures on adjacent or other properties at nig ht.
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
building or obscure the b uilding’sAarchitecturalAfeatures,
3) The direct painting of signs on buildings shall be prohibited 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 abo ve 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 regulatio ns 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 re spective building
façade faces .
(c) Signs may be illuminated with internal lighting. No 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 Mini mum height Maximum sign face area
Permitted on all properties 8 ft above sidewalk/ clear 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 build ing 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 t hree (3) feet.
No internal illumination is permitted through the awning/overhang.
Except 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/f ace at the curb side of the awning or canopy.
Lettering on awnings or canopies i s limited to the business logo, business name , and/or slogan. Phone
numbers, website addresses , and other additional wording that would clutter the lettering space are
prohibi ted.
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Figure 24 . Example of off -premises pole -type directional sign.
Figure 25. Example of off -premises monument -type directional sign.
TABLE 7 .6
OFF -PREMISES DIRECTIONAL SIGNS
Sign Type Maximum Height
(in feet)
Maximum sign face area
(in squ are feet)
Pole – Street Sign Type Pole height – 1 0
Sign blade – ,5A(6”)
1.5 (see Additional Requirements)
Monument 4 16
Additional Requirements:
1) For monument signs, t he sign base and sign structure shall be brick, stone, or masonry material matching th e
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) A maximum of one (1) monument directional sign is perm itted per lot . A maximum of one (1) pole type
directional sign is permitted per Corridor Commercial sub -district. A directional sign may not be located on the
same lot as a KEDC -owned multi -tenant monument sign. Lettering shall not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the sign
height.
3) SignAbladesAforAdirectionalApoleAsignsAshallAbeAaAmaximumAofA6”A(,5Afeet)AinAheightAandAthreeA(3)AfeetAinAlength,AAIfA
sign blades extend on both sides of the sign pole, maximum sign blade length is one -and -a -half (1.5) feet.
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7 .8 Measurement of s ign height
As applied to a sign, height shall be measured 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 purposes 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 tract s 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 questio n 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
r equirements, the owner(s) shall follow the process as stated in Section 17 -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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Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate establishments including banks, credit
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Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate establishments including banks, credit
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Offices for business, professional, administrative, and technical services
such as acc ountants, ar chitects, lawyers, and other non -medical
professionals, etc.
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Health / Medical Clinics providing outpatient care , including physician
offices, dentists, chiropractors, optometrists, etc., with no drive through
facility (e.g., for attached pharmacy , glasses pick -up, etc.)
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Research laboratory headquarters, laboratories 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
establishments, cafeterias, bakeries and snack bars with drive through
facilities
Included in this category is café seating within a public or private sidewalk
area with no obstruct ion 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 bowl ing
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
Fitness, 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 presc hools X NP
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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 local, state, and federal government
uses, public safety, health and human services)
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Religious Institutions X NP
Home Occupations X /C NP
Multi -family residential NP NP
Gro und floor NP NP
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Live -work unit X NP
Publishing (newspaper, books, periodicals, software) X NP
Motion picture and sound recording X NP
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Table 8.1 Schedule of Uses
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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 Di splay X /C NP
Antennas including cell, accessory, and mounted on top of buildings. X/C and
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Wind energy equipment X /C NP
Solar energy equipment X /C NP
Special Event CUP CUP
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Criteria as established in
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Special Exception from
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CUP = Permitted with a
Conditional Use Permit
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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 District Location & Design Criteria
Non -Residential Uses
Retail sales or service (personal
service u ses) with drive through
facilities
Corridor Commercial
Sub -Districts 1 & 2
Service win dows 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 street and the building,
the view of t he lanes should be minimized with the use of landscaping and other design elements.
Auto -related Sales or Service
establishments
Corridor Commercial
Sub -Districts 1 & 2
Automobiles or related items for sale shall be located behind the primary structure. Service bays shall not face a public street
unless screened . Site design shall provide for safe, comfortable passage for pedestrians across the property where it abuts a
public street. Various site design options will be considered by staff , but any desi gn proposal shall insure pedestrians and
drivers entering or exiting the site can see each other clearly 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 appr oaches 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
Corridor Commercial
Sub -Districts 1 & 2
Service windows and stacking lanes for drive -thru businesses shall have a minimized impact on public streets, particula rly 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.
Food Service Uses suc h as full -
service restaurants, fast food
establishments, cafeterias, bakeries
and snack bars with drive through
facilities
Corridor Commercial
Sub -Districts 1 & 2
Service windows and stacking lanes for drive -thru businesses shall have a minimized impact o n public streets, 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 element s.
Residential Uses
Home occupations Corridor Commercial
Sub -Districts 1 & 2
Home Occupations are permitted as allowed in Kennedale City Code Section 17 -423 .
Multi -family residential
Upper Floor
Corridor Commercial
Sub -Districts 1 & 2
Residenti al 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 -Districts 1 & 2
Fleet parking and outdo or storage are prohibited.
Radio & television towers, Microwave towers, and telephone exchanges require a special exception from the Board of
Adjustment.
Parking, surface (accessory use of Corridor Commercial
Sub -Districts 1 & 2
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 District Location & Design Criteria
property)
Outdoor Display
Corridor Commercial
Sub -Districts 1 & 2
Outdoor display is permitted when in compliance with Section 4 -227 of the Kennedale City Cod e. Outdoor display shall
not be used for storage. For the purposes of this Code, “display” means the exhibition of goods, wares, or merchandise
for sale. Vehicles, trailers, or boats shall not be displayed outdoors. Items displayed outdoors shall be locat ed 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 -Districts 1 & 2
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
Corridor Commercial
Sub -Districts 1 & 2
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 proper ty within the Corridor Commercial Sub -Districts 1 & 2 .
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 other permit related to work required to install wind energ y equipment shall be obtained prior to
installation of any wind energy equipment.
Solar energy equipment Corridor Commercial
Sub -Districts 1 & 2
Freestanding solar collectors shall be considered an accessory building and shall be subject ·to the requirem ents 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 Commercial Sub -Districts 1 & 2 .
Structurally atta ched solar collectors are permitted in the Corridor Commercial Sub -Districts 1 & 2 ,AA“StructurallyAattachedA
solarAcollector”AmeansAsolarAcollectorsAattachedAtoAanAexistingAstructure’sAroofAorAwallAorAservingAasAaAstructure’sAroof.Awa ll,
window or other str uctural member. Structurally attached solar collectors installed on a building with a sloped roof shall not
project vertically above the peak of the roof. Structurally attached solar collectors installed on a building with a flat roo f shall
not project ve rtically 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 equipment shall comply with the hei ght 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 equipment shall be
obtained prior to installation of any solar energy equipment.
Special Event
Corridor Commercial
Sub -Districts 1 & 2
Green Corridor Sub -District 1
Special Events require approval from the City Council. Flea markets are prohibited (indoor or outdoor).
Special Event s 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 the 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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Exhibit A
Property R egu lated by T his Code
The boundaries of the Employment Center district are, approximately: Kennedale Pkwy 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 Corridor 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 Ridge Road to the west, a nd 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 Corrido r Commercial Sub -District 2 are, approximately: the IH -20 frontage road to the north,
Kennedale Pkwy to the west, Gilman Rd and the FWT Addition to the south, and the FWT Addition to the east.
The boundaries of the Green Corridor Sub -District 1 are, appr oximately: 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 window or door or
similar architectural feature and is over fo ur 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 me ans 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 required). Pedestrians tend to avoid walking close to barrie rs
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 minimum 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 , an d 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 means the stepping back or projecting forward of parts of a b uilding .
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 screening walls required by this
Code.
Visible Transmittance mean s 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 PLANTS APPROP RIATE FOR THE KENNED ALE
REGION
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APPENDIX B
Nati ve 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, Fre sno 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 -
sh ade
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 Grass/Grass -like Sun,
Part -
shade
Moist
Anisacanthus
quadri fidus 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
canadensis
Eastern red columbine, Wild red
columbine
Perenni al Herb Shade,
Part -
shade
Moist,
Dry
Asclepias tuberosa Butterflyweed, Butterfly milkweed,
Orange milkweed, Pleurisy root
Perennial Herb Sun,
Part -
shade
Moist,
Dry
Bignonia capreolata Crossvine Perennial Vine Sun,
Part -
shade
Moist,
Dry
Boute loua
curtipendula
Sideoats grama Perennial Grass/Grass -like Sun,
Part -
shade
Moist,
Dry
Bouteloua
dactyloides
Buffalograss, Buffalo grass Perennial Grass/Grass -like Sun Dry
Bouteloua gracilis Blue grama Perennial Grass/Grass -like Sun Dry
Call icarpa
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 m allow 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 Perennial Tree Sun Moist
Carya texana Black hickory Pere nnial Tree Part -
shade
Dry
Castilleja indivisa Entireleaf indian paintbrush, Texas
paintbrush, Indian paintbrush, Scarlet
paintbrush, Entire -leaf indian -
paintbrush
Annual Herb Sun Dry
Centaurea
americana
American basket -flower, American
star -thist le, 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 clematis, Purple leatherflower,
Leatherflower, Bluebill
Perennia l 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 core opsis, Golden tickseed,
Goldenwave, Calliopsis
Annual Herb Sun,
Part -
shade
Moist
Diospyros texana Texas persimmon, Mexican
persimmon, Black persimmon,
Chapote, Chapote prieto
Perennial Tree Sun,
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
Engelmannia Engelmann's daisy, Engelmann Daisy, Perennial Herb Sun Dry
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peristenia Cutl eaf 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,
B iennial,
Perennial
Herb Sun Moist
Frangula
caroliniana
Carolina buckthorn, Carolina false
buckthorn, Indian cherry
Perennial Tree Part -
shade
Moist
Fraxinus americana White ash Perennial Tree Sun,
Shade,
Part -
shade
Moist,
Dry
Gaillardia pulch ella 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
maximil iani
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
Perennial Cactus/Succulent Sun Dry
Hibiscus laevis Halb erdleaf 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, Winte rberry,
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 walnut, 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 ur ticoides 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 blazin g 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 cardinalis Cardinal flower Perennial Herb Sun,
Shade,
Part -
sha de
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
honeys uckle, Woodbine
Perennial Vine Sun,
Part -
shade
Moist
Lupinus texensis Texas bluebonnet, Bluebonnet, Texas
lupine, Buffalo clover, Wolf -flower
Annual Herb Sun Dry
Machaeranthera
tanacetifolia
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,
Trifoliate barberry
Perennial Shrub Sun,
Part -
shade
Moist,
D ry
Melampodium
leucanthum
Blackfoot Daisy, Rock daisy, Plains
blackfoot
Perennial Herb Sun,
Part -
shade
Dry
Monarda citriodora Lemon beebalm, Horsemint, Purple
horsemint, Lemon mint, Plains
horsemint, Lemon horsemint
Annual Herb Sun,
Part -
shade
Dr y
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 Moist,
Dry
Oenothera
macrocarpa ssp.
macrocarpa
Bigfruit eve ning -primrose, Fluttermill,
Missouri evening primrose
Perennial Herb Sun,
Part -
shade
Dry
Oenothera speciosa Pink evening primrose, Showy evening
primrose, Mexican evening primrose,
Showy primrose, Pink ladies,
Buttercups, Pink buttercups
Perennial He rb 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,
Dry
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 foxglove, Prairie penstemon,
Foxglove penstemon, False foxglov e,
Large -flowered beardtongue, Large -
flowered penstemon, Prairie
beardtongue, Cobaea penstemon
Perennial Herb Sun,
Part -
shade
Dry
Phlox drummondii Annual phlox, Phlox, Drummond
phlox
Annual Herb 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
Moist
Poa arachnifera Texas bluegrass, Texas blue grass Per ennial 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 -cup
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,
Chestnut 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 Post oak Perennial Tree Part -
shade
Dry
Quercus texana Nu ttall 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, Long -headed coneflower,
Thimbleflower
Perennial Herb Sun M oist,
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 sage, Blue sage
Perennial Herb Part -
shade
Dry
Salvia fa rinacea 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 roe meriana Cedar sage Perennial Herb Part -
shade
Dry
Sapindus saponaria
var. drummondii
Western soapberry, Soapberry Perennial Tree Sun,
Part -
shade
Moist,
Dry
Schizachyrium
scoparium
Little bluestem 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
Tradescantia
occidentalis
Prairie spiderwort, Western
Spide rwort, 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
Perennial Herb Sun Moist
Viburnum rufidulum Rusty blackha w viburnum, Rusty
blackhaw, Southern blackhaw, Downy
viburnum
Perennial Tree Part -
shade
Dry
Wedelia texana Zexmenia, Orange zexmenia, Wedelia,
Hairy wedelia, Texas creeping -oxeye
Perennial Herb Sun,
Part -
shade
Moist,
Dry
Yucca rupicola Twistleaf yucca, Twisted -leaf yucca,
Texas yucca
Perennial Cactus/Succulent Sun,
Part -
shade
Dry
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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 th e 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 irrigation 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 poin t of connection of 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 rainwater harvesting systems shall be
separateAfromAandAshallAnotAincludeAanyAdirectAconnectionAtoAanyApotableAwaterApipingAorAtoAtheAcity’sA
sanitary sewer system. Cisterns shall not be used to provide potable water. Filter systems are requi red to
remove solids 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 re gulations 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 any 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 marke dAplacardAstating;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 buil ding 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 responsibi lity of the individual
system owner s
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APPENDIX D. IMAGE C REDITS
All images in this document are courtesy City of Kennedale , Livable Plans & Codes , or Morgue File Photo Archive
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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