These regulations shall be known as article 15.02 of the city Code of Leon Valley, Texas and will be referred to herein as "this article."

(1972 Code, sec. 30.101; 2008 Code, sec. 14.02.001)

(a)

The zoning regulations and districts as herein established have been made in accordance with a comprehensive master plan for the purpose of promoting health, safety, morals and the general welfare of the community by controlling the design, location, use or occupancy of all buildings through regulated and orderly development of land and land uses within this jurisdiction.

(b)

The zoning regulations are intended to be in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Fair Housing Act. Any portion of this article in conflict with either of the referenced acts is unintentional and shall be overridden by that act or acts, to the extent of such conflict.

(c)

In fulfilling these purposes, this article is intended to benefit the public as a whole and not any specific person or class of persons.

(d)

This article shall be reviewed and amended periodically, as directed by the city council.

(1972 Code, sec. 30.102; 2008 Code, sec. 14.02.002)

(a)

The provisions of this article shall apply to the construction, alteration, moving, repair and use of any building or parcel of land within this jurisdiction.

(b)

Where, in any specific case, different sections of this article specify different requirements, the more restrictive shall govern. Where there is conflict between a general requirement and a specific requirement, the specific requirement shall be applicable.

(c)

The provisions of this article shall not apply to property belonging to the city; or to property used to provide public utilities; or work located primarily in or on a public way, public utility towers and poles, or public utility easements, unless specifically mentioned in this article; provided that in the erection of buildings or other structures, the city and utility companies shall attempt to conform in architectural design or otherwise as nearly as possible to the buildings permitted in the district in which they are being erected.

(d)

If any portion of this article is held invalid for any reason, the remaining portions herein shall not be thereby affected.

(1972 Code, sec. 30.103; 2008 Code, sec. 14.02.003)

Except as provided in this article, no building shall be erected, reconstructed or structurally altered, nor shall any building or land be used for any purpose other than is permitted in the district in which such building or land is located; no building shall be erected, reconstructed or structurally altered to exceed the height or bulk limit herein established for the district in which such building is located; no lot area shall be so reduced or diminished that the yards or other open spaces shall be smaller than prescribed by this article, nor shall the yard or open spaces provided about any building for the purpose of complying with the provisions of this article be considered as providing a yard or open spaces for any other building.

(1972 Code, sec. 30.104; 2008 Code, sec. 14.02.004)

Each violation of this article shall be punishable by a fine of not less than $5.00, nor more than $2,000.00, unless some other fine is specifically prescribed for a particular violation. Each day any violation occurs or continues to occur shall be considered a separate offense.

(1972 Code, sec. 30.105; 2008 Code, sec. 14.02.005)

Texas Local Government Code, chapter 211, is hereby adopted, and the provisions of this article are adopted in the exercise of power granted to municipalities by such statutes and pursuant to any and all other applicable laws.

(1972 Code, sec. 30.106; 2008 Code, sec. 14.02.006)