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The "AR" District is intended to preserve and protect existing residential areas that have developed at very low densities - generally at 1 unit per acre or less. The "AR" District is designed to recognize and accommodate a preference for a rural setting within an urban environment. Also, this district can be utilized in newly developing low-density areas where buffers cannot provide sufficient transitions between land uses, and for areas in which environmental considerations preclude the platting of smaller lots. (1 DUA)

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The "R-LD" District is intended to provide suitable areas for low-density residential development at generally suburban densities of 2 units per acre, where appropriate urban services and facilities will be physically and economically facilitated. Single-family, detached dwellings and accessory uses thereto characterize the "R-LD" District. This district also permits community facilities, public utilities, and open uses which specifically serve the residents of this district, or which are benefited by and compatible with a residential environment. Include (R-30,R-20, R-15) (1.5 to 2.9 DUA)

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The "R-MD" District is intended to provide suitable areas for medium density residential development where complete urban services and facilities are provided or when the extension of such services or facilities will be physically and economically facilitated. Single-family, detached dwellings and accessory uses thereto characterize the "R-MD" District. This district also permits community facilities, public utilities, and open uses which specifically serve the residents of this district, or which are benefited by and compatible with a residential environment. Include (R-15, R-12, R-10, R-9 and R-8) (2.9 to 5.5 DUA)

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The same description as in the medium density residential, with the exception that this is a much more urban style of residential development, with reduced setbacks and yard area. Include (R-6 & RM6) (7 to 12 DUA)

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The "O" District is intended to permit a wide variety of professional office use, as well as limited commercial uses in areas when the premises adjoins an existing commercial or industrial district. Such uses shall be established only when they would act as a buffer between residential and non-residential uses located along highways, major roads and/or when such uses would abut a non-residential use.

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The "C-1" District is intended to provide for retail shopping for everyday needs and personal services to serve the surrounding residential areas. The permitted intensity of land use within the "C-1" District is designed to minimize adverse affects on adjacent residential property. Generally, the "C-1" District is appropriately established at the intersections of major streets within residential areas.

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The "C-3" District is intended to provide for modern, attractive, and efficient retail, personal and professional commercial facilities with access needs which demand location along roadways other than major arterials. Uses permitted in this district are frequently automobile-oriented. Commercial land use which is not necessary to serve local neighborhoods and which might be harmful to nearby residences shall be discouraged.

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This district is intended to permit the development and maintenance of planned commercial developments, including shopping centers, characterized by single structure or an integrated complex of structures with planned building locations, parking and loading areas, driveways and landscaping. Such planned commercial developments may be designed to serve areas ranging from a neighborhood to the entire urban area. This district should be adjacent to one or more major roads as designated in the comprehensive plan, transportation plan, and may be adjacent to an area zoned or used for residential purposes if appropriate landscape screening is provided to adequately buffer the residential use from incompatible noises, sights and lighting. This district will replace the former C2 commercial district.

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The "M-1" District is intended to provide for a wide variety of light manufacturing establishments including assembling, processing, storage, and distributing activities. No new residential development would be permitted except for watchmen and caretaker dwelling units. The "M-1" District should adjoin major roadways and access to railroads is desirable. The "M-1" District is generally appropriate for wholesale establishments, service industries, and light industries that manufacture, process, store and distribute goods that are, typically, dependent on raw materials refined elsewhere.

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The purpose of the M-2 heavy industrial district is to provide for all types of industrial activities except those that are potentially hazardous would be permitted only after review by the governing authority and assurance of the protection of public interest and surrounding persons and property. The district is located so as to be accessible to both highways and railroads.

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The "PUD" District is intended to encourage the development of land in a comprehensive manner as a single unit, utilizing a common master development plan which governs permitted land use and design standards, and which is approved concurrently with the establishment of the "PUD" District, as provided in this Ordinance. Because of the greater use and design flexibility afforded to the "PUD" District, this district is limited in its application to those areas of the City designated on the Land Use Plan (2003) as appropriate for medium density residential; commercial, and industrial land use.

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The purpose of the planned business park district is to foster stability and growth in light industry, research and development and similar industries that are enhanced by access to transportation networks and that provide desirable employment opportunities for the general welfare of the community. The planned business park district targets relatively large contiguous land areas that can be developed according to a unified plan in a high quality, campus-like setting rather than on a lot-by-lot basis. The uses and standard in this district re intended to promote flexibility and innovation in site design and enhance the environmental quality and attractiveness of business parks in the community, enhance the natural or scenic qualities of the environment and protect the public health and safety.

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The "F" Overlay District is intended to permit certain non-intensive uses in areas that are subject to periodic flooding and to protect such areas from other types of development except where adequate assurance is given that the development will be protected from flooding. The Horn Lake Flood Plain Management Ordinance shall apply to the properties located in this overlay district. The regulations hereinafter shall apply to the property located in this district. District boundaries will be delineated by the Administrator of the Federal Flood Insurance Program on the Flood Hazard Boundary Map or where applicable from the Corps of Engineers Study along with water surface elevations for the one hundred (100) year flood which will be used to determine to what level structures will be elevated or flood-proofed. The "F" Overlay District shall overlay other districts on land located in the flood plains as shown on the Official Zoning Map, which is a part of this ordinance. Such regulations qualify or supplement, as the case may be, the regulations of the base zone district in which such property is located.

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The "OTC" District is intended to preserve Horn Lake's historic buildings in an area that is very important to our city's identity and contribution to its special character. The buildings possess unique craftsmanship, architectural designs, and building materials that are irreplaceable. The designation of landmarks, landmark sites, and historic districts is a way to protect the distinctive character of our community's historic resources and preserve its architectural and historical significance. Horn Lake's Old Towne Center District is designed to maintain and enhance the value of the city's historic structures and ultimately, the value of our community. The school building incorporates an art deco style, while history gives information that a train depot built in typical style was once located in this area. All new or renovated structures in this district shall incorporate styles and materials as recommended by the Design Review Commission. Uses shall be as listed on the use chart.