City of Hurst - Land Uses

Accessory buildings

One customarily a part thereof, which is clearly incidental and secondary to the permitted use and which does not change the character thereof.

Development Requirements:

Includes garages, tool sheds and greenhouses, shall be permitted behind the front building line; provided, however, that in required yards no building other than a movable structure without a slab foundation of less than two hundred (200) square feet shall be allowed. Accessory buildings shall not be used for commercial purposes and shall be subject to the provisions of subsection 27-21(b).

All accessory buildings shall comply with the city building code, with the exception of temporary buildings as set forth above and movable buildings allowed in R-1 and R-2 districts.

Accessory buildings: No accessory building shall be located in a minimum required exterior yard. No accessory building shall exceed eleven (11) feet in height if constructed in any required yard.

The exterior wall surface of all accessory buildings with a floor area in excess of two hundred (200) square feet shall be at least eighty (80) percent masonry excluding windows and doors; provided, however, if the principal structure on the lot has less than eighty (80) percent masonry exterior wall surface on the first floor, such accessory buildings need have only the percentage of masonry exterior wall surface as does the principal structure on the first floor

Within the MH district:

a. There shall be storage facilities which shall not be within any required yard with a minimum capacity of two hundred (200) cubic feet per mobile home space. These shall be provided for each space or in compounds located within one hundred (100) feet of each space. Wherever provided, storage facilities shall be constructed of noncombustible materials.
b. Additional accessory buildings, including an office for the park, community facilities or a house for the owner or manager, not exceeding ten (10) percent of the lot area shall be permitted behind any building line; provided, however, such accessory buildings shall be solely for the convenience and necessity of the inhabitants of the park.

Accessory uses

One customarily a part thereof, which is clearly incidental and secondary to the permitted use and which does not change the character thereof.

Development Requirements:

Accessory buildings, including garages, tool sheds and greenhouses, shall be permitted behind the front building line; provided, however, that in required yards no building other than a movable structure without a slab foundation of less than two hundred (200) square feet shall be allowed. Accessory buildings shall not be used for commercial purposes and shall be subject to the provisions of section 27-21(b).

RH accessory uses.
The following uses shall be allowed only as accessory uses under RH zoning, subject to the conditions set forth herein, as well as to the general conditions of this district:

(1) Nursing home, assisted housing, hospital, convalescent facility, provided, however, the number of beds for all such facilities shall not exceed the number of single-family and multifamily dwelling units in the project. The term "assisted housing" shall be deemed to mean housing for persons who must receive limited personal care assistance and ordinarily will mean a bed in a single occupancy bedroom with a private bath.
(2) Staff residences not exceeding ten (10) percent of the total number of dwelling units, office, recreational, food preparation, dining facilities and other amenities serving residents.
(3) Beauty and barber shop with a maximum floor area of one thousand (1,000) square feet.
(4) Snack bar with a maximum of three hundred fifty (350) square feet per one hundred (100) dwelling units.
(5) Convenience retail shop with a maximum of three hundred fifty (350) square feet per one hundred (100) dwelling units to provide for the sale of food items, nonprescription drugs, small household items and gifts to the residents and their guests, but not intended for use by the general public.
(6) Indoor and outdoor recreational facilities.

AL accessory uses.
The following uses shall be allowed only as accessory uses under AL zoning, subject to the conditions set forth herein, as well as to the general conditions of this district:

(1) Adult day care centers providing nonresidential care; hospitals.
(2) Staff residences not exceeding ten (10) percent of the total number of dwelling units, office, recreational, food preparation, dining facilities and other amenities serving residents.
(3) Beauty and barber shop with a maximum floor area of one thousand (1,000) square feet.
(4) Snack bar with a maximum of three hundred fifty (350) square feet per one hundred (100) dwelling units.
(5) Convenience retail shop with a maximum of three hundred fifty (350) square feet per one hundred (100) dwelling units to provide for the sale of food items, nonprescription drugs, small household items and gifts to the residents and their guests, but not intended for use by the general public.
(6) Indoor and outdoor recreational facilities.

O2 accessory uses.
Accessory uses not normally permitted in this district may be allowed if such occupy no more than five (5) percent of the gross leasable area or a maximum of three hundred (300) square feet, whichever is less.

Adult day care centers providing nonresidential care

Vehicle Parking:
(a) Off-street parking spaces required.
(1) In all districts, for all uses, there shall be provided, at the time any building or structure is erected or enlarged or increased in capacity, or at any time any other use is established, off-street parking spaces for motor vehicles in accordance with the requirements specified in this section.
(2) The off-street parking or loading facilities required for the uses mentioned in these regulations shall be the same lot as the structures intended to be served, on a lot abutting the lot intended to be served, or on a lot separated from the lot intended to be served only by a street not classified as a collector or an arterial by the city's thoroughfare plan. Such parking spaces shall be in a district permitting the use which they serve; provided, however, that in R-3, LB, GB, O-2, O-C, FP and I zoning districts parking shall be allowed for any adjacent use.
(b) Parking for existing uses. (1) It is the intent of these regulations to preserve and retain existing off-street parking and loading spaces in at least the minimum amounts as would be required if the existing use of the structure had been established or erected in full compliance with these provisions.

Development Requirements:

Shall be allowed as an accessory use under the RH zoning district and AL zoning district and subject to the conditions set forth herein, as well as to the general conditions of each district.

Agricultural and horticultural use

Ambulance service

Vehicle Parking:
(a) Off-street parking spaces required.
(1) In all districts, for all uses, there shall be provided, at the time any building or structure is erected or enlarged or increased in capacity, or at any time any other use is established, off-street parking spaces for motor vehicles in accordance with the requirements specified in this section.
(2) The off-street parking or loading facilities required for the uses mentioned in these regulations shall be the same lot as the structures intended to be served, on a lot abutting the lot intended to be served, or on a lot separated from the lot intended to be served only by a street not classified as a collector or an arterial by the city's thoroughfare plan. Such parking spaces shall be in a district permitting the use which they serve; provided, however, that in R-3, LB, GB, O-2, O-C, FP and I zoning districts parking shall be allowed for any adjacent use.
(b) Parking for existing uses. (1) It is the intent of these regulations to preserve and retain existing off-street parking and loading spaces in at least the minimum amounts as would be required if the existing use of the structure had been established or erected in full compliance with these provisions.

Development Requirements:
With or without outdoor storage of ambulances.

Antique sales

A retail establishment engaged in the selling of works of art, furniture or other artifacts of an earlier period of a minimum of thirty (30) years old, with all sales and storage occurring inside a building.

Apartment hotels

Apartments, loft style

A room or group of rooms used as a dwelling for one (1) family unit, with cooking facilities therein located, in a building where other family dwelling units are located.

Appliance sales and service

Vehicle Parking:
(a) Off-street parking spaces required.
(1) In all districts, for all uses, there shall be provided, at the time any building or structure is erected or enlarged or increased in capacity, or at any time any other use is established, off-street parking spaces for motor vehicles in accordance with the requirements specified in this section.
(2) The off-street parking or loading facilities required for the uses mentioned in these regulations shall be the same lot as the structures intended to be served, on a lot abutting the lot intended to be served, or on a lot separated from the lot intended to be served only by a street not classified as a collector or an arterial by the city's thoroughfare plan. Such parking spaces shall be in a district permitting the use which they serve; provided, however, that in R-3, LB, GB, O-2, O-C, FP and I zoning districts parking shall be allowed for any adjacent use.
(b) Parking for existing uses. (1) It is the intent of these regulations to preserve and retain existing off-street parking and loading spaces in at least the minimum amounts as would be required if the existing use of the structure had been established or erected in full compliance with these provisions.

Artist's studio/gallery

An institution for the collection, display and/or distribution of objects of art or science, and which is typically sponsored by a public or quasi-public agency and generally open to the public.

Vehicle Parking:
(a) Off-street parking spaces required.
(1) In all districts, for all uses, there shall be provided, at the time any building or structure is erected or enlarged or increased in capacity, or at any time any other use is established, off-street parking spaces for motor vehicles in accordance with the requirements specified in this section.
(2) The off-street parking or loading facilities required for the uses mentioned in these regulations shall be the same lot as the structures intended to be served, on a lot abutting the lot intended to be served, or on a lot separated from the lot intended to be served only by a street not classified as a collector or an arterial by the city's thoroughfare plan. Such parking spaces shall be in a district permitting the use which they serve; provided, however, that in R-3, LB, GB, O-2, O-C, FP and I zoning districts parking shall be allowed for any adjacent use.
(b) Parking for existing uses. (1) It is the intent of these regulations to preserve and retain existing off-street parking and loading spaces in at least the minimum amounts as would be required if the existing use of the structure had been established or erected in full compliance with these provisions.

Assisted housing

The term "assisted housing" shall be deemed to mean housing for persons who must receive limited personal care assistance and ordinarily will mean a bed in a single occupancy bedroom with a private bath.

Automobile and equipment sales

Automobile storage lots

An off-street area, not open for customers to drive into or through, for the storage of unlicensed motor vehicles.

Vehicle Parking:
(a) Off-street parking spaces required.
(1) In all districts, for all uses, there shall be provided, at the time any building or structure is erected or enlarged or increased in capacity, or at any time any other use is established, off-street parking spaces for motor vehicles in accordance with the requirements specified in this section.
(2) The off-street parking or loading facilities required for the uses mentioned in these regulations shall be the same lot as the structures intended to be served, on a lot abutting the lot intended to be served, or on a lot separated from the lot intended to be served only by a street not classified as a collector or an arterial by the city's thoroughfare plan. Such parking spaces shall be in a district permitting the use which they serve; provided, however, that in R-3, LB, GB, O-2, O-C, FP and I zoning districts parking shall be allowed for any adjacent use.
(b) Parking for existing uses. (1) It is the intent of these regulations to preserve and retain existing off-street parking and loading spaces in at least the minimum amounts as would be required if the existing use of the structure had been established or erected in full compliance with these provisions.

Development Requirements:

Shall be permitted as an accessory use to the sale of automobiles.

Automotive maintenance and minor automotive repairs

Automotive maintenance and repair establishment, such as that incidental to sales of auto parts and accessories; lubrication, oil change; tire, muffler and shock absorber installation and repair. Such establishments may also have accessory facilities for washing cars, and shall be able to perform body repair or painting, engine or transmission overhaul but shall not display vehicles for sale. No inoperative motor vehicle shall be permitted outside the business building.

Aviation field, airport or aircraft landing area

Vehicle Parking:
(a) Off-street parking spaces required.
(1) In all districts, for all uses, there shall be provided, at the time any building or structure is erected or enlarged or increased in capacity, or at any time any other use is established, off-street parking spaces for motor vehicles in accordance with the requirements specified in this section.
(2) The off-street parking or loading facilities required for the uses mentioned in these regulations shall be the same lot as the structures intended to be served, on a lot abutting the lot intended to be served, or on a lot separated from the lot intended to be served only by a street not classified as a collector or an arterial by the city's thoroughfare plan. Such parking spaces shall be in a district permitting the use which they serve; provided, however, that in R-3, LB, GB, O-2, O-C, FP and I zoning districts parking shall be allowed for any adjacent use.
(b) Parking for existing uses. (1) It is the intent of these regulations to preserve and retain existing off-street parking and loading spaces in at least the minimum amounts as would be required if the existing use of the structure had been established or erected in full compliance with these provisions.

Development Requirements:
Unless specifically permitted as a named use or as a categorized use in zoning district, this special exceptions may be permitted in any district except where otherwise limited in this chapter, subject to full and complete compliance with any and all conditions enumerated together with such other conditions as the board may impose.

Bank, savings and loan, or credit union

Hurst, TX

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