Anna, TX Zoning Ordinance

Texas Water Code, including the Flood Control and Insurance Act [(secs. 16.311 through 16.324) (also see 44 C.F.R part 60 (Requirements for Floodplain Management Regulations)].

(b)

Exercise of powers.

This article is adopted in the exercise of the power granted by municipalities by these statutes and the city Charter of Anna.

(c)

Fees established.

City council shall establish a schedule of fees as required to recoup costs related to the administration of this article.

(Ordinance 1068-2023-08 adopted 8/22/2023)

§ 9.04.004 Consistency with comprehensive plan.

The city finds that this article is consistent with its comprehensive plan. The comprehensive plan policies provide guidance in the evaluation of future decisions relevant to city planning.

(Ordinance 1068-2023-08 adopted 8/22/2023)

Anna City Zoning Code

Division 1

General Provisions

§ 9.04.000 How to use this zoning ordinance.

(a)

To help readers use this document, please follow the steps in this section to answer questions like:

(1)

What can I develop on my property?

(2)

Where can I locate my business?

(3)

What rules and regulations apply to my property?

(4)

What is the development approval process like?

(b)

Please note: The left column below is "what to do," and the right column is "where to find it."

Figure 1: Use Guide Graphic

(Ordinance 1068-2023-08 adopted 8/22/2023)

§ 9.04.001 Title.

This article is referred to as the Anna Zoning Ordinance.

(Ordinance 1068-2023-08 adopted 8/22/2023)

§ 9.04.002 Purpose.

(a)

Generally.

This article implements the purposes established in Texas Local Government Code sections 211.001 and 211.004:

(1)

Implements Anna's Comprehensive Plan;

(2)

Implements Anna's Downtown Master Plan;

(3)

Implements Anna's Parks Master Plan;

(4)

Promotes the public health, safety, morals, or general welfare;

(5)

Protects and preserves places and areas of historical, cultural, or architectural importance and significance; and

(6)

Provides for efficient and effective processing of zoning and land use applications.

(b)

Establishment.

In interpreting and applying this article, this article establishes the minimum requirements to promote public safety, health, and general welfare.

(Ordinance 1068-2023-08 adopted 8/22/2023)

§ 9.04.003 Authority.

(a)

Texas State Law.

The following chapters and sections of the laws of the State of Texas authorize the exercise of authority in this article:

(1)

Texas Local Government Code, including:

(A)

Chapter 41 (Municipal Boundaries);

(B)

Chapter 42 (Extraterritorial Jurisdiction of Municipalities)

(C)

Chapter 43 (Municipal Annexation);

(D)

Chapter 54 (Enforcement of Municipal Ordinance);

(E)

Chapter 211 (Municipal Zoning Authority);

(F)

Chapter 212 (Municipal Regulation of Subdivisions and Property Development);

(G)

Chapter 213 (Municipal Comprehensive Plans);

(H)

Chapter 214 (Municipal Regulation of Housing and Other Structures);

(I)

Chapter 215 (Municipal Regulation of Businesses and Occupations);

(J)

Chapter 216 (Regulation of Signs by Municipalities);

(K)

Chapter 217 (Municipal Regulation of Nuisances and Disorderly Conduct); and

(L)

Chapter 243 (Municipal and County Authority to Regulate Sexually Oriented Business).

(2)

Texas Government Code, including chapters 311 (Code Construction Act) and 312 (Construction of Laws), to the extent applicable to this article.

(3)

Texas Water Code, including the Flood Control and Insurance Act [(secs. 16.311 through 16.324) (also see 44 C.F.R part 60 (Requirements for Floodplain Management Regulations)].

(b)

Exercise of powers.

This article is adopted in the exercise of the power granted by municipalities by these statutes and the city Charter of Anna.

(c)

Fees established.

City council shall establish a schedule of fees as required to recoup costs related to the administration of this article.

(Ordinance 1068-2023-08 adopted 8/22/2023)

§ 9.04.004 Consistency with comprehensive plan.

The city finds that this article is consistent with its comprehensive plan. The comprehensive plan policies provide guidance in the evaluation of future decisions relevant to city planning.

(Ordinance 1068-2023-08 adopted 8/22/2023)

Anna City Zoning Code

Division 1

General Provisions

§ 9.04.000 How to use this zoning ordinance.

(a)

To help readers use this document, please follow the steps in this section to answer questions like:

(1)

What can I develop on my property?

(2)

Where can I locate my business?

(3)

What rules and regulations apply to my property?

(4)

What is the development approval process like?

(b)

Please note: The left column below is "what to do," and the right column is "where to find it."

Figure 1: Use Guide Graphic

(Ordinance 1068-2023-08 adopted 8/22/2023)

§ 9.04.001 Title.

This article is referred to as the Anna Zoning Ordinance.

(Ordinance 1068-2023-08 adopted 8/22/2023)

§ 9.04.002 Purpose.

(a)

Generally.

This article implements the purposes established in Texas Local Government Code sections 211.001 and 211.004:

(1)

Implements Anna's Comprehensive Plan;

(2)

Implements Anna's Downtown Master Plan;

(3)

Implements Anna's Parks Master Plan;

(4)

Promotes the public health, safety, morals, or general welfare;

(5)

Protects and preserves places and areas of historical, cultural, or architectural importance and significance; and

(6)

Provides for efficient and effective processing of zoning and land use applications.

(b)

Establishment.

In interpreting and applying this article, this article establishes the minimum requirements to promote public safety, health, and general welfare.

(Ordinance 1068-2023-08 adopted 8/22/2023)

§ 9.04.003 Authority.

(a)

Texas State Law.

The following chapters and sections of the laws of the State of Texas authorize the exercise of authority in this article:

(1)

Texas Local Government Code, including:

(A)

Chapter 41 (Municipal Boundaries);

(B)

Chapter 42 (Extraterritorial Jurisdiction of Municipalities)

(C)

Chapter 43 (Municipal Annexation);

(D)

Chapter 54 (Enforcement of Municipal Ordinance);

(E)

Chapter 211 (Municipal Zoning Authority);

(F)

Chapter 212 (Municipal Regulation of Subdivisions and Property Development);

(G)

Chapter 213 (Municipal Comprehensive Plans);

(H)

Chapter 214 (Municipal Regulation of Housing and Other Structures);

(I)

Chapter 215 (Municipal Regulation of Businesses and Occupations);

(J)

Chapter 216 (Regulation of Signs by Municipalities);

(K)

Chapter 217 (Municipal Regulation of Nuisances and Disorderly Conduct); and

(L)

Chapter 243 (Municipal and County Authority to Regulate Sexually Oriented Business).

(2)

Texas Government Code, including chapters 311 (Code Construction Act) and 312 (Construction of Laws), to the extent applicable to this article.

(3)

Texas Water Code, including the Flood Control and Insurance Act [(secs. 16.311 through 16.324) (also see 44 C.F.R part 60 (Requirements for Floodplain Management Regulations)].

(b)

Exercise of powers.

This article is adopted in the exercise of the power granted by municipalities by these statutes and the city Charter of Anna.

(c)

Fees established.

City council shall establish a schedule of fees as required to recoup costs related to the administration of this article.

(Ordinance 1068-2023-08 adopted 8/22/2023)

§ 9.04.004 Consistency with comprehensive plan.

The city finds that this article is consistent with its comprehensive plan. The comprehensive plan policies provide guidance in the evaluation of future decisions relevant to city planning.

(Ordinance 1068-2023-08 adopted 8/22/2023)