Zoning regulations and districts as herein set forth are established and approved. The City of Bonham is hereby divided into the following classes of Use Districts, termed respectively:

This district provides for the continuance of farming, ranching, and gardening activities on land being utilized for these purposes. When land in an AG district is needed for urban purposes, it is anticipated the zoning will be changed to the appropriate zoning district(s) to provide for orderly growth and development in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. Since land in the AG District is expected to become part of the urban area in the future, the agricultural activities conducted in the AG district should not be detrimental to urban land uses.

The Single-Family Residential Dwelling District is intended to be comprised of single-family detached dwellings and residential support structures such as public or private schools, churches, community centers, and public parks, to create basic neighborhood units where the combination of these uses is appropriate.

The Duplex Residential Dwelling District is intended to be comprised of single-family detached dwellings, single-family attached dwellings, two-family dwellings, zero lot line dwelling (garden (patio) home), and residential support structures such as public or private schools, churches, community centers, and public parks, to create basic neighborhood units where the combination of these use is appropriate. The D district provides for stable, quality residential development, with densities ranging from four (4) to twelve (12) units per gross acre. The Duplex district is suitable for either a conventional two-family structures, in which the two dwelling units are either situated on the same lot of record or divided along the common wall of the two (2) residential units to encourage single-family ownership.

The A-1 district permits multifamily developments of maximum densities of fifteen (15) units per acre. This zoning district, with its higher density residential development potential, should be located where additional requirements for streets, water, sewer, fire protection, drainage, and open space are met. Uses permitted within the A-1 district should not route traffic through lower density residential areas and should be located on sites that have direct access to arterial or collector streets. A-1 districts may serve as a transition between single-family and commercial or industrial uses, yet should be properly buffered from nonresidential land uses and traffic, pollution, and/or environmental hazards. Single-family and other lower density residential uses (excluding manufactured homes) are also permitted in the A-1 district.

The A-2 district permits multifamily developments of maximum densities of greater than fifteen (15) units per acre. This zoning district, with its higher density residential development potential, should be located where additional requirements for streets, water, sewer, fire protection, drainage, and open space are met. Uses permitted within the A-2 district should not route traffic through lower density residential areas and should be located on sites that have direct access to arterial or collector streets. A-2 districts may serve as a transition between single-family and commercial or industrial uses, yet should be properly buffered from nonresidential land uses and traffic, pollution, and/or environmental hazards. Single-family and other lower density residential uses (excluding manufactured homes) are also permitted in the A-2 district.

This district is intended to provide adequate space for manufactured housing park development. This district recognizes the manufactured home as a specific form of housing which may be suitable in certain areas of the city. Densities in the district may be slightly higher than in the R District.

The MH-2 district provides an area for the placement of manufactured home units in subdivisions in which most lots and housing units are owner-occupied. Densities in this district will be comparable to that of the R District.

The LR District is established as a limited retail category intended for use in close proximity to neighborhood areas for the purpose of supplying the day-to-day retail needs of the residents in the area, such as food, drugs, and personal services. Single-family and duplex residential uses (excluding manufactured homes) are also permitted in LR districts.

The LB District is established to provide limited retail and service uses for one or more neighborhoods. The noise, traffic, hours of operation, and other influences that could be harmful to residential areas require adequate buffering from such areas. The traffic generated by LB District uses should not be routed through residential areas. LB districts should have direct access to arterial or collector streets. Single-family and duplex residential uses (excluding manufactured homes) are also permitted in LB districts.

The General Business District is intended to accommodate most types of commercial development. The noise, traffic, hours of operation, and other influences that could be harmful to residential areas require adequate buffering from such areas. The traffic generated by such uses should not be routed through residential areas. LB districts should have direct access to arterial or collector streets. The B District should have increased water, sewer, and drainage capacity, and increased fire protection to accommodate the higher intensity uses typically found in the district. Single-family and duplex residential uses (excluding manufactured homes) are also permitted in B districts.

The Central Business District is established to accommodate the unique characteristics of the historical center of the city and to ensure that future development in the CBD is compatible with maintaining the economic and historic integrity of the area. The Central Business District is designed to provide an area for shopping, dining, working, and entertainment which will remain active during evenings and weekends as well as standard work hours.

The Thoroughfare District is designed to provide for the diverse uses which can take advantage of the access provided by a major arterial or freeway, without sacrificing the integrity of the thoroughfare or freeway in its primary function as a means of moving vehicular traffic through the community. This district is established to create an attractive, higher intensity use corridor composed primarily of office, retail, limited light industrial and commercial uses, hotels, motels, and restaurants. To protect the integrity of the thoroughfare, minimum lot sizes will be larger, off-street parking requirements will be greater, and more stringent access restrictions will be imposed in the THOR District than in other commercial and industrial districts. The THOR District should have increased water, sewer, and drainage capacity, and increased fire protection to accommodate the higher intensity uses typically found in the district.

The Light Manufacturing/Industrial District is established to accommodate uses not incompatible with location in relative proximity to residential and retail business areas. Development in the LI District is limited primarily to certain wholesale, jobbing, and warehouse uses and certain specialized manufacturing and research uses of a type which will not create significant nuisances. The traffic generated from the LI District should not be routed through residential areas. LI districts should be located close to major transportation sources, including direct access to arterial or collector streets. LI zones should have increased water, sewer, and drainage capacity and increased fire protection.

The HI District is established to accommodate industrial uses not appropriate for inclusion in the LI District and likely to create noise, traffic, odor and/or other conditions incompatible with most residential and commercial uses. The traffic generated from the HI District should not be routed through residential areas. HI districts should be located close to major transportation sources, including direct access to arterial or collector streets. HI zones should have increased water, sewer, and drainage capacity and increased fire protection.