Compare the requirements for Neoclassical homes in CD2 to the CD2 Expansion
You’ll see that Neoclassical 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 |
| None in CD2, which is a problem because we are supposed to match CD2 architecturally in order to be an Expansion (i.e., this is a requirement of the DOE, Determination of Eligibility, to start the process of creating an Expansion). | Starting Page 16 of Draft Ordinance (k) Architectural Standards for Neoclassical. The architectural standards for remodeling apply only to the front facade and wrap around. 1) Form. Main block of structure must be symmetrical. 2) Porch. A full height (2-story) entry portico or full width porch is required. 3) Roofs. A) Roofs must be hipped or side gabled with a 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 porch roof, or behind a roof ridge, or the highest point of a main roof. B) The maximum roof eave overhang allowed is 24 inches. C) Portico and porch roofs may be nearly flat. D) Any flat or low pitch (under 2/12 pitch) may use modified bitumen, TPO membrane, or EPDM membrane. E) 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. 4) Windows and Doors. A)Windows must have multiple lights and equally divided sash. B)Windows must be rectangular with single- or double-hung sashes. C)Fixed windows are only permitted for stained or leaded glass sidelight and transom windows. D)Windows must be symmetrically balanced on front facade. E) Front door must have either a leaded glass transom or leaded glass sidelights. F) Windows and doors must be typical of the Neoclassical style of the structure. See Exhibit B. 5) Chimney. A) A chimney is required. B) Chimneys are prohibited on a front facade. 6) 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) Large symmetrical brick chimneys on main block of house ii) Recessed subordinate wing iii) Ionic or Corinthian columns on front porch or portico iv) Front door surround with full width transom window and/or decorative pediment above B) 10 points i) Small gabled dormers with windows or decorative vents on main block ii) Sidelights on either side of front door iii) Dentils and/or modillions under eaves iv) Roofline balustrade on portico or full width front porch v) Pedimented front gable with entablature C) 5 points i) Greek key detail ii) Quoins at wall corners iii) Symmetrical main block iv) Full height (two-story) entry porch or portico on front facade v) Cast stone lintels vi) Leaded glass on front facade vii) Fluted columns viii) Round or oval window in front gable |
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