Compare the requirements for Tudor homes in CD2 to the CD2 Expansion
You’ll see that Colonial Revival homes are treated differently within the same CD. This is a violation of the Texas Zoning Enabling Act, Section 211.005(b) from the Local Government Code which says this –
“(b) Zoning regulations must be uniform for each class or kind of building in a district, but the regulations may vary from district to district.”
| CD2 | CD2 Expansion |
| Colonial/Georgian Revival Requirements – Brick or stone wall cladding Symmetrically balanced windows on both sides of a centered door – Double-hung sashes on windows – An accentuated front door with an entry porch, or a decorative crown and pilasters, or a full-width porch | Starting Page 23-24 of Draft Ordinance (j) Architectural Standards for Colonial Revival. The architectural standards for remodeling apply only to the front facade and wrap around. 1) Porches. A front porch or portico must be raised a minimum of 12 inches above grade. 2) Roof. A) Colonial Revival structures must have a side-gabled, cross-gable, hipped, or gambrel roof with a low to moderate roof pitch between 5/12 and 12/12. Flat or low pitch (under 2/12 pitch) roofs are allowed if not visible from a street, for example, a flat portico roof, or behind a roof ridge, or the highest point of a main roof. B) The maximum roof eave overhang allowed is 18 inches. C) Only the following roofing materials are allowed: wood shingles material that looks like wood shingles, tile, slate, materials that look like slate, composition shingles. Material colors must be compatible with original houses in the district. D) Any flat or low pitch (under 2/12 pitch) may use modified bitumen, TPO membrane, or EPDM membrane. 3) Windows and Doors. A)Windows must have multiple light upper sashes. B)Muntins and mullions must be expressed. C)Windows and doors must be typical of the Colonial Revival style of the structure. See Exhibit B. 4) Chimneys. All chimneys must be constructed of masonry. 5) Architectural Features in general. Plans for new construction or a major modification or remodel of a structure must earn at least 70 points for a twostory structure, and 50 points for a one-story or one-and one-half story and comply with all mandatory requirements of this section. The points awarded for providing a feature, as well as the maximum number of points allowed in any category, are provided below. A) 20 Points i) 1-story wing ii) Gabled center bay iii) Symmetrical fenestration pattern on main block of house B) 10 Points i) Quoins at wall corners ii) 1-story, centered portico iii) Symmetrical dormers iv) Sidelights on both sides of front door v) Fan light or transom over front entrance vi) Bay window on front facade vii) External chimney centered on side gable C) 5 Points i) Dentil cornice ii) Rooftop balustrade on portico iii) Straight walkway leading to main entrance iv) Soldier course or cast stone lintels v) Round shaft classical columns vi) Dentil cornice on portico vii) Cast stone accents viii) Copper accent roof on bay window ix) Decorative round or bullseye windows on front facade |
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