Horizon City City Zoning Code

The following zoning districts are established for zoning and rezoning of properties after the adoption of this Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 0102 (February 24, 2015):

The boundaries of the zoning districts are established on a map or maps, as originally filed on May 8, 2001, together with any notations and information shown on such map(s) and all amendments subsequently made, and is entitled the “Zoning Map, Town of Horizon City, Texas,” (“Zoning Map”), and is adopted as a part of this Ordinance as fully as if the same were set forth herein in detail.

One original of the Zoning Map as adopted by the City Council on May 8, 2001 shall be filed in the office of the City Clerk. Any changes or amendments made to the zoning district boundaries shall be made to the map promptly after the amendment has been approved by the City Council and be on file in the office of the City Clerk. In case of any question, this copy, together with amending ordinances, shall be controlling.

A copy of the Zoning Map, as amended, shall be displayed at City Hall. The boundaries of the districts are as shown on the Zoning Map, as amended by any amendments made thereto after May 8, 2001.

No building or land shall be used, and no building or part thereof shall be erected, reconstructed, converted, enlarged, moved or structurally altered unless in conformity with the regulations set forth in this Ordinance and after obtaining a Building Permit.

The minimum yards, parking space and open spaces shall not be encroached upon by any above-ground facility or improvement or tree or shrubbery overhang.

No dual use is permitted, for example, a residence in a commercial area or vice versa.

If any of the provisions herein are found illegal or unenforceable for any reason by an appropriate forum having jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall have full force and effect.

All unzoned property currently situated within the municipal limits of the Town of Horizon City or which is hereinafter annexed into the municipal limits of the Town of Horizon City, excepting parks and golf courses, shall be and is hereby zoned as R-2 Residential and shall conform to all development, construction, rules and regulations set forth under this Ordinance.