The purpose of the use districts described herein is to group together into districts those uses that are reasonably compatible with one another according to their normal characteristics of operation:

1.

To permit, in connection with these uses, those customary and necessary accessory activities which are incidental to the principal use; and

2.

To permit certain other uses which may be established in some situations and subject to specific conditions so that such special uses will also be compatible with the uses allowed as a matter of right.

3.

To promote orderly, timely, economical growth and to recognize current land use conditions.

4.

To provide sufficient space in appropriate locations for development to meet the present and future growth needs of the city, with allowance for a diversity of sites.

5.

To protect use areas, as far as possible, against heavy and unnecessary through traffic.

6.

To protect use areas against pollution, environmental hazards, and other objectionable influences.

7.

To protect use areas against congestion, as far as possible, by managing the density of population in and around them; by providing for proper parking spaces; and by providing open areas for rest and recreation and to break the monotony of continuous building bulk, thus providing a more desirable environment.

8.

To provide for privacy and access of light and air to windows, as far as possible, through controls over the spacing and height of buildings and other structures.

9.

To promote the most appropriate use of land and direction of building development which is not in conflict with the comprehensive plan or the adopted policies of the city; to promote stability of development; to protect the character of the districts; to conserve the value of land and buildings; and to protect the city's tax base.

10.

To promote the most efficient use of city facilities and services.

11.

To protect against fire and explosions and other safety hazards.

12.

To accommodate use activities and operations whose external physical effects are restricted to the area of the district, and in no manner affect in a detrimental way any of the surrounding districts.

13.

To provide for fire protection and access by fire equipment and vehicles.

All property within the City of Mission shall be located within one of the districts described in article VIII, and shall meet and conform to all requirements of those districts and shall meet any performance standards adopted by the City of Mission. Except where indicated otherwise, the uses permitted in each district shall be limited to those specifically enumerated.

Proposed annexations: All territory hereinafter annexed to the City of Mission shall assume an interim classification of AO-I interim agricultural district, pending determination of the property's initial permanent zoning in accordance with the provisions of state law and this chapter [ordinance]. The city planning and zoning commission shall, as soon as practical after annexation of any territory to the city, and after sufficient study, institute proceedings on its own motion, to give the newly annexed territory a permanent zoning in accordance with the comprehensive plan of the City of Mission, following the same procedure as is provided by law for the adoption of original zoning procedures.

State Law reference— Annexation, V.T.C.A., Local Government Code § 43.021 et seq.

Any use may be established as an accessory use to any permitted principal use in any district, provided that such accessory use:

1.

Is customarily incident to and maintained and operated as a part of the principal use, as determined by the city manager or his duly authorized representative.

2.

Is not hazardous to and does not impair the use or enjoyment of nearby property in greater degree than the principal use with which it is associated, as determined by the city manager or his duly authorized representative.

3.

Does not add to levels of noise, odor, vibration, and lighting, or degrees of traffic congestion, dust, or pollutants, in a greater amount than that customarily created by the principal use, as determined by the city manager or his duly authorized representative.

4.

Is not located within the minimum exterior yard restriction of the use district.