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Residential
Design Standards - (Currently in Progress)
Purpose and
Intent:
The purpose of these standards is
to establish requirements for sustainable residential development
throughout the City, increase the value of Arlington’s housing
stock, and ensure that homes are attractive and of high quality.
Specifically, the goals for single family detached development are
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Construct new neighborhoods
that age gracefully and become established over time. Utilize
sustainable design principles so that residences do not
deteriorate. |
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Construct residential infill or
redevelopment such that it enhances the value and quality of
existing neighborhoods. |
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Promote the development of
attractive streetscapes, which increase curb appeal, create a
‘sense of place’, and enhance the City’s image. |
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Provide flexibility for
variety by prohibiting certain
design elements that have a negative impact on communities,
while simultaneously allowing for a great deal of latitude to
create interesting, attractive developments.
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The standards are not meant to dictate how residences are designed; rather,
to
ensure that communities possess a distinct character and are
desirable places to live for many years to come.
Planning and Zoning Commission Meetings
| June 17, 2009 |
Public Hearing –
Staff Report and
Draft Ordinance |
| June 3, 2009 |
Work Session – Continued Discussion
Public Hearing (continued) |
| May 20, 2009 |
Work Session – Continued Discussion
Public Hearing (continued) |
| May 6, 2009 |
Work Session – Continued Presentation |
| April 15, 2009 |
Work Session –
Presentation |
| April 1, 2009 |
Work Session – Short Briefing |
Community Outreach Meeting
Monday, April 13, 2009 from 6:30 -
8:00 PM
Council Briefing Room
3rd Floor, City Hall
Focus Group
Members
Group Photo
Meetings
Draft Standards (As of
3/20/2009)
Entertainment District "ED" Overlay - Development
Standards
The Entertainment District Overlay
is intended to provide a more sustainable mix of uses and
activities, while promoting high quality development and an
aesthetically pleasing environment in an area including two
major sports venues, Six Flags and Hurricane Harbor.
On November 20, 2007,
City Council adopted Ordinance 07-080.
On June 17, 2008, City Council adopted Ordinance 08-047,
which includes an expansion to this Overlay on the east of
SH 360 and some miscellaneous amendments.
Ordinance
08-047 (Effective June 30, 2008)
Section 9-1600, Entertainment District "ED" Overlay District
Map
For an updated timeline of all meetings and presentations, click
here.
For more information about the standards, please contact
Gincy Thoppil at
(817) 459-6662
Hotel Design Standards
On 5/6/08, City Council approved the hotel design standards by a
vote of 9-0.
The standards incorporate elements from both the Commercial and
Entertainment District Design Standards previously approved by the
Planning and Zoning Commission and adopted by City Council.
Information was also compiled from other cities’ ordinances as well
as data gathered on the wide array of amenities provided in various
hotels. In addition, input was requested from an area architect; the
Chamber of Commerce’s Business Development Council and Hospitality
and Tourism Advisory Board; and the Convention and Visitors Bureau.
The standards include provisions related to building materials,
entry features, façade articulation, design features and site design
as well as detailed standards on building design, interior design,
and guest amenities and services.
View the
ordinance.
Commercial Design
Standards
Commercial Design Standards were
created for all NEW commercial structures under 50,000 square
feet, in the "O", "NS", "LS", and "CS" zoning districts. The
ordinance was adopted on February 27, 2007.
See
a copy of the Adopted Ordinance (PDF)
Presentation
(PDF)
Tierra Verde Small Area Plan
On December 13, 2006, City Council adopted Ordinance 06-115.
The Village on the Green at Tierra Verde ("VG") Overlay District was
established to provide an area which will be a financially and
environmentally sustainable community memorable for its rural
character, village-like atmosphere, mix of high quality housing
options and complementary commercial activity.
Read more
Lamar/Collins Mixed Use Overlay District
The Lamar Collins Mixed Use
Overlay District (Ordinance No. 06-004) was approved by City Council
on January 10, 2006. The new overlay incorporates mixed-use concepts
with design standards and restrictions for the area.
Read more
Downtown and Mixed
Use Design Standards
Adopted by City
Council on October 11, 2005 (Ordinance 05-094), the standards
promote development in the downtown area.
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