The following table presents the zoning district classifications and the permitted uses within those classifications. Uses are listed as being permitted or permitted by specific use permit. Prohibited uses as signified by blank cells. Conditions are provided in section 30-33. Any use not expressly authorized and permitted herein is expressly prohibited.

CITY OF CRESSON LAND USE TABLE

(Ord. No. 04-008, exh. A(app. B(12.2)), 6-22-2004; Ord. No. 2011-005, § 1, 7-26-2011; Ord. No. 2020-009, § 1, 9-22-2020)

The following describe conditions and special regulations for uses listed in the permitted use table. Additional requirements may be added to these herein by the city council as deemed necessary to protect the health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of the city. No construction or occupancy shall commence for any permitted use until the conditions herein stated or required by the city council have been met.

a.

A site plan will be required in accordance with article III, division 2 of this chapter.

b.

A site plan, in accordance with article III, division 2 of this chapter, will only be required in districts which require a specific use permit.

c.

All storage shall be within completely enclosed buildings or effectively screened with screening not less than six feet nor more than eight feet in height, provided no storage located within 50 feet of such screening shall exceed the maximum height of such screening.

d.

Temporary buildings for construction purposes for a period not to exceed the duration of such construction.

e.

May not be located within 300 feet of any property zoned for a residential use or any property which is occupied by a church, public school, day care or nursing home. The measurement of distance shall be measured as a radius from the edge of the property line.

f.

Permitted on a temporary basis only, in accordance with article VI of this chapter.

g.

All outdoor lighting, including parking lot lighting, shall be directed away from any property zoned or developed for residential uses.

h.

Any proposed stable or barn must be set back 150 feet from the property line. Only animals permitted within the corporate limits by this Code will be permitted onsite.

i.

Pens, outdoor kennels, or animal runs must be located 150 feet from any residentially zoned property.

j.

A copy of the state certification of licensing or registration as described in V.T.C.A., Human Resources Code § 42.052 must be provided to the city.

k.

Shall not be used for the storage of wrecked vehicles, or the dismantling of vehicles or the storage of vehicle parts.

l.

All vehicles being stored for repair shall be screened from all public rights-of-way.

m.

All equipment shall be stored and displayed on a hard, all-weather surface.

n.

Antenna and towers shall be permitted and regulated in accordance with article X of this chapter.

o.

Public or private radio, television, or telecommunication towers over 35 feet in height require a Specific use permit, as provided in article III, division 3 of this chapter.

p.

Accessory dwelling/garage apartments are limited to a maximum of 500 square feet.

q.

Any business which uses the operation of motor vehicles on site, such as go-cart tracks, shall not be located within 500 feet from any residentially zoned property.

r.

As regulated by Ordinance No. 2005-008.2.

s.

Requires 50 acres for an animal hospital in the RE district.

t.

Must comply with V.T.C.A., Local Government Code ch. 241.

(Ord. No. 04-008, exh. A(app. B(13.1)), 6-22-2004)

It is recognized that new types of land use may develop, and forms of land use not anticipated herein may seek to locate in the city. In order to provide for such changes and contingencies, a determination as to the appropriate classification of any new or unlisted form of land use shall be made as follows:

(1)

Administrative official action. The administrative official shall refer the question concerning any new or unlisted use to the city council requesting an interpretation as to the proper zoning classification into which such use should be placed. The use interpretation question shall be determined as to the nature of the use and whether it involves dwelling activity, sales, processing; type of product, storage and the amount and nature thereof (i.e., enclosed or open storage); anticipated employment; transportation requirements; the general degree of noise, odor, fumes, dust, toxic material and vibration likely to be generated, if any; and the general requirements for public utilities such as water and sanitary sewer.

(2)

City council. The city council shall consider the nature and described performance of the proposed use and its compatibility with the uses permitted in the various zoning districts and determine the zoning district or districts within which such use should be permitted. The city council shall approve use or make such other determination concerning the classification of such use as appropriate, based upon its findings of fact, and amend this chapter to reflect said findings and decisions.

(Ord. No. 04-008, exh. A(app. B(14)), 6-22-2004)