Exhibit 2

Residential Additions and Infill within the Old Town Overlay District

Section 3.13 Certificate of Design Compliance

3.13.010 Applicability
A. Pursuant to the authority granted to the City by Texas Local Government Code Chapter
211 and the City Charter, a Certificate of Design Compliance is required in the following
circumstances before the commencement of development within or work upon any
building or structure located within designated areas of the City:
1. Non-Single-Family and Non-Two-Family Residential Structures
a. Whenever such work or development to a non-single-family or two-family
residential structure requires Site Plan review or any other permit or approval
issued under this Chapter; or
b. 2. Whenever such work to a non-single-family or two-family residential
structure includes the erection, moving, demolition, reconstruction, restoration
or alteration of the exterior of any structure or site, except when such work
satisfies all the requirements of ordinary maintenance and repair as defined in
Section 16.05, Definitions.
2. Single-Family and Two-Family Residential Structures
a. Whenever an addition is proposed to the front facade of an existing single-family
or two-family residential structure; or
b. Whenever construction of a new single-family or two-family residential structure
or an addition to an existing residential structure is proposed that will exceed the
height limitation or setback standards in Section 4.08.020.B of this UDC; or
c. Whenever an addition to an existing single-family or two-family residential
structure is proposed that will exceed the maximum square footage allowed per
Section 4.08.020.B of this UDC; or
d. Whenever construction of a new single-family or two-family residential structure
or an addition to an existing single-family or two-family residential structure is
proposed that, either alone or in combination with the existing structure, will
exceed the maximum floor-to-area-ratio (FAR) ratio allowed per Section
4.08.020.B of this UDC.

Section 4.09 Old Town Overlay District

4.09.020 Applicability
Any property within the boundaries of the District that falls within the categories identified in
this Section shall meet the standards in the Design Guidelines for the Downtown Overlay
District and obtain a Certificate of Design Compliance (Section 3.13) from the Historic and
Architectural Review Commission (HARC).
B. Certificate of Design Compliance Required
1. A Certificate of Design Compliance from HARC is required for:
a. Any exterior alterations to the following types of structures:

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i. Commercial structures;
ii. Non-residential structures;
iii. Bed and Breakfasts; or
iv. Residential structures, if such residential structures are used as or changing
to non-residential or commercial use.
b. Any new construction on vacant properties within the Old Town Overlay District
if the property is:
i. Zoned for non-residential use;
ii. Located in the TH or MF Districts; or
iii. Changing from a residential use to a non-residential or commercial use.
c.  Site changes for non‐residential or commercial uses. 
d.  Construction of single‐family or two‐family residential structures or additions 
that exceed the limitations of Section 4.09.030.B below. 

4.09.030 Development Regulations

The development regulations of the underlying zoning district shall apply in the Old Town
Overlay District, except where such regulations are in conflict with the Downtown Design
Guidelines and as set forth below. In the event of a conflict between the development
regulations of the underlying zoning district and the Downtown Design Guidelines, the
Downtown Design Guidelines shall apply. In the event of a conflict between the development
regulations of the underlying zoning district and the provisions of this Section, the provisions
of this Section shall apply:
A. Non-Single-Family and Non-Two-Family Residential Development Regulations
A. 1. Parking
The parking standards of Table 9.02.030.A shall apply. Alternative parking plans, as
described in Section 9.02.050.A of this Code, may be considered.
B. 2. Signs
The sign standards contained within the Downtown Design Guidelines shall apply.
In the event that no standards exist, the standards of this Code shall apply and may
be modified in order to more accurately reflect the express language or the intent of
the Downtown Design Guidelines with regard to signs.
C. 3. Landscaping and Buffering
Site landscaping requirements contained within Chapter 8 of this Code shall apply, in
conjunction with the design criteria in the Downtown Design Guidelines.
B. Single-Family and Two-Family Residential Development Regulations
1. Additions shall not be made to the street facing facade (excluding alleys) of an
existing single-family or two-family residential structure within the Old Town
Overlay District, unless a CDC is approved by HARC in accordance with the adopted
Design Guidelines.

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2. Single-family and two-family residential structures within the Old Town Overlay
District shall not exceed thirty (30) feet in height. However, HARC may approve a
CDC, in accordance with the adopted Design Guidelines, to allow utilization of the
height limitation of the underlying zoning district.
3. Upper stories of single-family and two-family residential structures within the Old
Town Overlay District are subject to a ten (10) foot side setback and fifteen (15) foot
rear setback. However, HARC may approve a CDC, in accordance with the adopted
Design Guidelines, to allow utilization of the setback requirements of the underlying
zoning district.
4. The square footage of additions to existing single-family and two-family residential
structures within the Old Town Overlay District may not exceed thirty percent (30%)
of the square footage of the existing structure as of the date of this Ordinance, unless
a CDC is approved by HARC in accordance with the adopted Design Guidelines.
5. The floor-to-area-ratio (FAR) of a single-family or two-family residential parcel
within the Old Town Overlay District shall not exceed 0.65, unless a CDC is approved
by HARC in accordance with the adopted Design Guidelines.

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