Conditional Uses A Conditional Use Permit must be applied for. Show Less Show More

Letter of Regulatory Compliance (City Manager Approval) The subdivider may obtain a Letter of Regulatory Compliance from the City Manager prior to commencing work on any development. Show Less The subdivider may obtain a Letter of Regulatory Compliance from the City Manager prior to commencing work on any development... Show More Written Interpretation of the Unified Development Code (City Manager Approval) The City Manager shall have the authority to make all written interpretations of this Code. Show Less Show More Administrative Exception (BOA Approval) Upon written receipt of an application requesting an Administrative exception or adjustment, the City Manager may request the BOA to consider an administrative exception or adjustment. Show Less Upon written receipt of an application requesting an Administrative exception or adjustment, the City Manager may request the... Show More Appeal of an Administrative Decision (BOA Approval) All development activities permitted by the action being appealed, or any subsequent approval, must stop upon appeal, and remain inactive until the appeal is resolved. Show Less All development activities permitted by the action being appealed, or any subsequent approval, must stop upon appeal, and rem... Show More Variance (City Council or BOA Approval) The City Council shall have the authority to hear and grant requests for a variance from the development standards of this Code. Show Less The City Council shall have the authority to hear and grant requests for a variance from the development standards of this Co... Show More

Compliance with Standards Full compliance is required. Show Less Show More Review, Permit and Enforcement Authority May require technical expertise. Show Less Show More City Maintenance and Utility Service Maintenance or utilty service will not be the City's responsibilities. Show Less Show More Grandfather Provisions Show Less Show More Improvements The subdivider, developer or applicant shall provide the following improvements, as approved in the construction plans. Show Less Show More Maintenance and Supervision Required agreements must be presented to the City Manager. Show Less Show More Adequate Public Facilities Processing Procedures A final plat or replat or site development permit will not be approved unless the land proposed for subdivision or site development is adequately served by essential public facilities and services. Show Less A final plat or replat or site development permit will not be approved unless the land proposed for subdivision or site devel... Show More Lighting Show Less Show More Water A plat or replat or site development permit will not be approved unless the proposed lot(s) or development is connected to a water supply system. Show Less A plat or replat or site development permit will not be approved unless the proposed lot(s) or development is connected to a ... Show More Wastewater Proposed lot(s) or site developments must be served by an approved means of wastewater collection and treatment. Show Less Show More Fire Protection Water service must be sufficient to meet standards. Show Less Show More Drainage Increased stormwater runoff attributable to new development must not exceed the capacity of the downstream drainage systems. Show Less Show More Parks and Recreation The provision of adequate parkland for use as parks is necessary for the protection of public health, safety and general welfare of the community. Show Less The provision of adequate parkland for use as parks is necessary for the protection of public health, safety and general welf... Show More Monumentation and Survey Control A plat or replat or site development permit will not be approved unless the following monument and ground control requirements of this Code are met. Show Less A plat or replat or site development permit will not be approved unless the following monument and ground control requirement... Show More

Compliance It shall be unlawful for any person to begin, continue, or complete any development on any land within the territorial jurisdiction of the City to which the provisions of this Code Show Less It shall be unlawful for any person to begin, continue, or complete any development on any land within the territorial jurisd... Show More Violations The following shall be deemed violations under this Code and constitute sufficient grounds for the City to take enforcement actions and pursue the penalties. Show Less The following shall be deemed violations under this Code and constitute sufficient grounds for the City to take enforcement a... Show More Enforcement The City and its agents shall enforce and ensure compliance with the provisions of this Code and shall take necessary and appropriate actions to prevent or cease any violations of the provisions of this Code. Show Less The City and its agents shall enforce and ensure compliance with the provisions of this Code and shall take necessary and app... Show More Penalties Show Less Show More Signs (Penalties) The City Manager or his/her designee shall have the authority to issue a sign violation notice and shall be empowered to enter upon the premises of any person within the City. Show Less The City Manager or his/her designee shall have the authority to issue a sign violation notice and shall be empowered to ente... Show More Civil Remedies Prior to taking civil action, the City shall notify the defendant of the provisions of the Code that are being violated. Show Less Show More Fiscal Surety and Assurance of Construction and Maintenance The landowner or developer shall provide the City Manager with all required materials and documents before final plat approval. Show Less The landowner or developer shall provide the City Manager with all required materials and documents before final plat approva... Show More

Responsibility of Property Owner and/or Applicant It is the responsibility of an applicant to provide accurate and complete information and plans to comply with the requirements of this Code. Show Less It is the responsibility of an applicant to provide accurate and complete information and plans to comply with the requiremen... Show More Board of Adjustment The regulations and restrictions of the Board of Adjustment (BOA) for the City of Liberty Hill will be pursuant to the provisions of applicable statutory requirements of the State of Texas. Show Less The regulations and restrictions of the Board of Adjustment (BOA) for the City of Liberty Hill will be pursuant to the provis... Show More Planning and Zoning Commission The regulations and restrictions of the Planning and Zoning Commission for the City of Liberty Hill will be pursuant to the provisions of applicable statutory requirements of the State of Texas. Show Less The regulations and restrictions of the Planning and Zoning Commission for the City of Liberty Hill will be pursuant to the p... Show More

General Requirements for Approval of Plats Prior to the subdivision, resubdivision, or development of any land within the City, all plans, and plats plans for infrastructure improvements must first be approved in accordance with specified regulations. Show Less Prior to the subdivision, resubdivision, or development of any land within the City, all plans, and plats plans for infrastru... Show More Unapproved Final Plat or Site Development City approvals required. Show Less Show More Administrative Plat Review Minor plats, amending plats, or replat may be approved by the City Manager following an evaluation for plan compliance and technical compliance with this Code. Show Less Minor plats, amending plats, or replat may be approved by the City Manager following an evaluation for plan compliance and te... Show More Preliminary Plat Review Preliminary Plat approval shall be required before any land is subdivided. Show Less Show More Final Plat Approval Final plats are technically complete versions of an already approved preliminary plat. Show Less Show More Construction Plan (City Engineer Approval) Construction plans must be submitted to the City Engineer for all existing or proposed streets, sidewalks, drainage and utility improvements, water quality controls, park improvements, and any other infrastructure or public improvements that are required. Show Less Construction plans must be submitted to the City Engineer for all existing or proposed streets, sidewalks, drainage and utili... Show More

Landscaping Requirements A landscape plan shall be signed and sealed by a landscape architect. Show Less Show More Tree Inventory, Protection and Preservation To promote and enhance a superior community environment. Show Less Show More Compatibilty Buffers and Fencing Requirements (Special Exceptions) A compatibility buffer shall be composed of a landscape buffer and a compatibility fence as provided herein. Show Less Show More Parking Requirements To require that the parking and circulation aspects of all developments are well-designed with regard to safety, efficiency and convenience for vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians, both within the development and to and from surrounding areas. Show Less To require that the parking and circulation aspects of all developments are well-designed with regard to safety, efficiency a... Show More Assessment and Improvement of Transportation Network To require that development within the Liberty Hill jurisdictional area is supported by an adequate roadway network, including collector-level and higher capacity streets, as may be necessary to accommodate the continuing growth and development of the City. Show Less To require that development within the Liberty Hill jurisdictional area is supported by an adequate roadway network, includin... Show More Outdoor Lightng This article shall apply within the City limits, hereinafter referred to as “City.” Show Less Show More Network Nodes in the Public Right-of-Way Standards To promote the health, safety, welfare, and aesthetics of the community by providing appropriate regulations for network nodes and transmission towers. Show Less To promote the health, safety, welfare, and aesthetics of the community by providing appropriate regulations for network node... Show More Transmission Towers Preexisting WTFs for which a permit has been issued prior to the effective date of this Chapter shall not be required to meet the requirements of this article. Show Less Preexisting WTFs for which a permit has been issued prior to the effective date of this Chapter shall not be required to meet... Show More Recreational Vehicle Parks Ensuring quality standards of uses such as Recreational Vehicle (RV) Parks are important for maintaining property values, ensuring community character and public health and safety. Show Less Ensuring quality standards of uses such as Recreational Vehicle (RV) Parks are important for maintaining property values, ens... Show More

Nonconforming Uses Nonconforming uses are lawful uses within a zoning district that do not conform to the requirements of this Code when it is adopted, or when any amendments thereto, take effect. Show Less Nonconforming uses are lawful uses within a zoning district that do not conform to the requirements of this Code when it is a... Show More

Development Approval The provisions of this Section apply to any Application for Development Approval in which the Applicant claims an exemption from any provision of this Chapter based on common law or statutory vested rights. Show Less The provisions of this Section apply to any Application for Development Approval in which the Applicant claims an exemption f... Show More Recognition of Vested Rights Derived From Texas Local Government Code Chapter 245 An application may be made to the City Manager for recognition of vested rights for a particular project by completion of a form provided by the City Manager. Show Less An application may be made to the City Manager for recognition of vested rights for a particular project by completion of a f... Show More

Application and Permit Clarification Application and permit types can be categorized as (A) Policy- and Legislative-Related Applications and Permits, (B) Subdivision-Related Applications and Permits, or (C) Development-Related Applications and Permits. Show Less Application and permit types can be categorized as (A) Policy- and Legislative-Related Applications and Permits, (B) Subdivis... Show More Site Development Permit Application, Content of the A site development permit shall be required for all site developments as described or exempted herein. Show Less Show More Temporary Use Permit (City Manager Approval) Temporary uses, as identified in Chapter 4, are required to obtain a temporary use permit from the City Manager. Show Less Show More On-Site Wastewater Permit (Williamson County Approval) On-site Wastewater permits shall be required from Williamson County. Show Less Show More Stormwater Permit (City Engineer Approval) A stormwater permit is required prior to any development construction within the City limits to ensure conformance to the stormwater management provisions. Show Less A stormwater permit is required prior to any development construction within the City limits to ensure conformance to the sto... Show More Related Applications and Permits Related applications and permits shall be submitted, reviewed, and approved/denied based on the procedures listed below. Show Less Show More Common Review Elements Prior to submission of an application, a preapplication conference between the applicant and the City Manager is recommended. Show Less Show More Standard Review Period The City Manager is required to establish a standard time period for review and final action on all applications. Show Less Show More Public Hearing and Notice The City Manager shall publish public notice at least once in a local newspaper of general circulation within the City at least 15 days in advance of the meeting or hearing. Show Less The City Manager shall publish public notice at least once in a local newspaper of general circulation within the City at lea... Show More Site Plan Review and Site Development Permit (City Manager and City Council Approval) Prior to any excavation, clearing, or other land alteration for the purpose of development within the City limits an applicant must submit a site plan for approval and issuance of a site development permit under this section. Show Less Prior to any excavation, clearing, or other land alteration for the purpose of development within the City limits an applican... Show More Dormant Projects To provide an expiration date for Permits, approved prior to this adoption of this Section, which lack an expiration date. Show Less Show More Signs A sign may be erected, placed, established, painted, created, or maintained in the City only in conformance with the standards, procedures, exemptions, and other requirements of the Section. Show Less A sign may be erected, placed, established, painted, created, or maintained in the City only in conformance with the standard... Show More Sign Permit (City Manager Approval) No sign may hereafter be erected, moved, added to, or structurally altered within the City or the ETJ without a permit issued by the City Manager. Show Less No sign may hereafter be erected, moved, added to, or structurally altered within the City or the ETJ without a permit issued... Show More Master or Common Sign Plan (City Manager Approval) A master sign plan shall be required for all multiple-tenant buildings, PUDs, and all multi-building or multi-occupant commercial developments. Show Less A master sign plan shall be required for all multiple-tenant buildings, PUDs, and all multi-building or multi-occupant commer... Show More

Annual Updates or Amendments To provide guidance for annual updates to the Code in order to modify procedures and standards for workability and administrative efficiency. Show Less To provide guidance for annual updates to the Code in order to modify procedures and standards for workability and administra... Show More Rezoning Any decision to amend the Official Zoning Map shall be made based on the required criteria. Show Less Show More Zoning Map Amendment–Rezoning For the purpose of establishing and maintaining sound, stable, and desirable development within the corporate limits of the City, the Official Zoning Map may be amended. Show Less For the purpose of establishing and maintaining sound, stable, and desirable development within the corporate limits of the C... Show More Zoning Map Amendment–Planned Unit Development (PUD) A PUD may be used to permit new or innovative concepts in land utilization, master-planned communities, mixed use development that other zoning districts do not accommodate. Show Less A PUD may be used to permit new or innovative concepts in land utilization, master-planned communities, mixed use development... Show More Comprehensive Plan Amendment The Comprehensive Plan reflects Liberty Hill’s long-term plan for growth and development. Show Less Show More Unified Development Code Text Amendment Amendments to this Code may be made from time to time in order to establish and maintain sound, stable, and desirable development within the jurisdiction of the City. Show Less Amendments to this Code may be made from time to time in order to establish and maintain sound, stable, and desirable develop... Show More