Character districts are the largest regulating geographic boundary in the code. The boundaries are intended to have standards that align with the natural landscape and the patterns of development established on the land. Development patterns, place types, and street types are localized and represented in the standards. These regulations governs the preparation of a character district map that allocates identity and special standards to areas within the city. Character districts shall integrate the largest practical geographic area, overlapping property lines, as necessary, and municipal boundaries, if possible.

The city council hereby adopts the City of Bandera Character District Map (hereafter referred to as the "character district map"), that is on file with the city secretary. The character district map is hereby incorporated into this chapter by reference as though it were fully included here. The location and boundaries of the districts in these regulations are hereby established and will be shown on the character district map.

The city administrator will be initially responsible for interpretations of the official character district map. The following standards will govern the interpretation of district boundaries:

The character district descriptions and standards must serve as the development requirements that coordinate with the individual character district for each other corresponding development patterns, place types, street types, building and block types. The seven (7) character districts descriptions are as follows: