Compare the requirements for Tudor homes in CD2 to the CD2 Expansion
You’ll see that Tudor 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 |
| Tudor Style Requirements – A cross-gabled roof with a pitch equal to or greater than 45° and no more than 70° – A chimney – A minimum of 50% brick (or brick with stone accent) wall cladding and the remaining portion having the appearance of stone, or stucco and half-timbering, or both – A maximum roof overhang of 1 foot 6 inches | Starting Page 16 of Draft Ordinance g) Architectural Standards for Tudor. The architectural standards for remodeling apply only to the front facade and wrap around. 1) Roof. A) Tudor structures must have a side-gabled, cross-gabled, or front facing gable with intersecting hip, with a roof pitch between 12/12 and 20/12. Flat or low pitch (under 2/12 pitch) roofs are allowed if not visible from a street, for example, behind a crenelated portico parapet, a roof ridge, or the highest point of a main roof. B) The maximum roof eave overhang allowed is 12 inches. C) Tudor structures must have at least one front facing gable (not including gabled or wall dormers), or cross gable, but not more than four front facing gables. D) 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. E) Copper roofing accents are allowed. F) Any flat or low pitch (under 2/12 pitch) roof not visible from a street because it is behind a pitched roof may use modified bitumen, TPO membrane, or EPDM membrane. 2) Windows and Doors. A) Windows may be casement, single or double hung. B) Windows must be clear, stained glass, or leaded glass. C) Windows must have multiple lights. D) Windows and doors must be typical of the Tudor style of the structure. See Exhibit B. 3) Chimneys. A minimum of one external brick chimney that is at least six feet wide at its base is required within the wrap-around. 4) 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 two-story 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) Crenellation or battlements on portico or subordinate wing ii) Dominant (largest) asymmetrical front facing gable iii) Oriel window on front facade iv) Patterned (decorative) brick or stone utilized between halftimbering on front facade (basket weave, herringbone, etc.) v) Decorative chimney on front facade (pattern brick panels, statue ledge, stone accents, stepped levels, multiple flues) B) 10 points. i) Bay window on front facade ii) Uncovered front raised patio, at least 25 percent of the front facade width, with balustrade or railing iii) Groupings of three or more stained or leaded glass windows on first-story of front facade iv) Porch with heavy timber posts and brackets completely within wrap-around v) Nested gables vi) Multiple arched openings on first story of front facade. This may include Tudor style, round, or segmental arches. vii) Open air front porch supported by multiple arches C) 5 points. i) Half-timbering in gable or on second story ii) Decorative vergeboard iii) Stone or cast stone accents on multiple window and door openings on the front facade iv) Decorative chimney pots v) Decorative cast stone (turned or twisted) columns vi) Copper accent on projecting bay roof vii) Jerkinhead or clipped gable viii) Multi-flue chimney ix) Arched front doorway x) Wrought iron accents (railings, Juliet balcony, strap hinges) xi) Asymmetrical street facing gable xii) Stained or leaded glass window typical of the style on the front facade xiii) Curved, meandering front walkway leading to the front door |
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