The purpose of the “A” Agriculture district is to provide for the continuance of farming, ranching, and gardening activities on land being utilized for these purposes. When land in an Agricultural district is needed for urban purposes, it is anticipated the zoning will be changed to the appropriate zoning district(s) to provide for the orderly growth and development in accordance with the comprehensive plan.

Uses permitted in the “A” district shall be in accordance with Section 11.2, Permitted Use Table. However, the “A” district may have structures and uses that are customarily incidental to farming and ranching uses.

The requirements regulating the maximum permissible residential density, minimum lot size, minimum yard sizes, and maximum building height, as pertains to the “A” district, shall conform to the provisions provided in the Area Requirements for the “A” Zoning District table.

Off-street parking and loading requirements pertaining to uses allowed in the “A” district shall conform to the provisions of Section 27, Off-street Parking and Loading Requirements.

Area regulations for accessory buildings or accessory structures shall be in compliance with Section 24, Accessory Buildings.

The purpose of the “SF” Single-Family district is designed to accommodate single-family residential developments on large lots. The district is appropriately located in proximity to agricultural uses.

Uses permitted in the “SF” Single-Family district shall be in accordance with Section 11.2, Permitted Use Table.

The requirements regulating the maximum permissible residential density, minimum lot size, minimum yard sizes, and maximum building height, as pertains to the “SF” Single-Family district, shall conform to the provisions provided in the Area Requirements for the “SF” Single-Family Zoning District table.

Off-street parking and loading requirements pertaining to uses allowed in the “SF” district shall conform to the provisions of Section 27, Off-street Parking and Loading Requirements.

Masonry construction shall consist of a minimum of 60 percent of the total ground floor exterior wall surface (exclusive of opening for light, ventilation and access) of residential building structures, to be of brick, stone or combination thereof, or of an equivalent masonry material as approved by the City Council.

Area regulations for accessory buildings or accessory structures shall be in compliance with Section 24, Accessory Buildings.

The purpose of the “MH” HUD-Code Manufactured Housing residential district is to provide adequate space and restrictions for the placement of HUD-Code manufactured homes in the City within designated subdivisions. This does not include mobile homes as defined in this ordinance. The “MH” district is also established to provide housing densities compatible with existing and proposed neighborhoods by providing alternative housing types both in construction and economy within the “MH” district. It is the intent of the “MH” district to provide the maximum amount of freedom possible in the design of such developments and the grouping and layout of homes within such developments in order to provide amenities normally associated with planned residential areas.

Land within the “MH” district will be developed as a HUD-Code manufactured home subdivision. Lots within the “MH” district will be sold to private individuals in strict conformance with the terms and conditions under which the subdivision was approved by the City Council. All roadways within a HUD-Code manufactured home subdivision shall be dedicated to the public. Private interior drives must be approved by the City. Land zoned “MH” which is not developed as a HUD-Code manufactured home subdivision may be developed in accordance with “SF” zoning district regulations. In the “MH” district, no building or land shall be used and no building constructed, reconstructed, altered, or enlarged, unless otherwise provided in this ordinance.

Uses permitted within the “MH” Manufactured Housing district shall be in accordance with Section 11.2, Permitted Use Table.

The requirements regulating the maximum permissible residential density, minimum lot size, minimum yard sizes, and maximum building height, as pertains to the “MH” district, shall conform with the provisions provided in the Area Requirements for the “MH” Zoning District table.

Any property developed within the “MH” district as a HUD-Code Manufactured Home or as a manufactured housing subdivision shall meet the following requirements:

The addition of peaked roof facades, atrium entrances, garages, porches, and patios are encouraged in order to increase the compatibility with conventional single-family housing in the City.

Area regulations for accessory buildings or accessory structures shall be in compliance with Section 24, Accessory Buildings.

Parking requirements for the HUD-Code Manufactured Housing District shall be in compliance with Section 27, Off-street Parking and Loading Regulations.

The use of private interior drives must be approved by the City.

All utility lateral and service lines located within the “MH” District shall be installed underground.

Open space designated for the use and enjoyment of all residents shall be provided within a HUD-Code Manufactured Home subdivision at the ratio of five hundred (500) square feet for each of the first twenty (20) units, and two hundred (200) square feet for each additional unit in excess of twenty (20). Designated open space shall be developed and maintained for recreational and leisure activities and shall be located within the subdivision being developed.

When developing a HUD-Code Manufactured Home Subdivision, the following steps shall be taken to preserve on-site assets:

Engineering plans for drainage shall be submitted for review by the City at the time of site plan approval. All applicable requirements of the City shall be met.

HUD-Code Manufactured Home subdivisions shall be for residential purposes only. Sales of these homes shall be limited to those which become available on the market on an individual basis. Commercial sales and promotion are not permitted.

The purpose of the “C” Commercial district is to provide for compatible land, building, and structure uses primarily oriented to select retail convenience goods and services which supply the daily needs of residential neighborhoods, including neighborhood shopping centers, select low intensity office uses, and select community facility uses. The “C” Commercial district is most appropriately located at the intersection of collector streets and arterial streets and as a transition district between moderate and high density residential districts and higher intensity commercial and industrial districts.

Uses permitted in the “C” Commercial district shall be in accordance with Section 11.2, Permitted Use Table.

The requirements regulating the minimum lot size, minimum yard sizes, maximum building height, and maximum percent of lot coverage by buildings, as pertains to the “C” district, shall conform with the provisions provided in the “C” Zoning District Area Requirements table.

Off-street parking and loading requirements pertaining to uses allowed in the “C” district shall conform with the provisions of Section 27, Off-street Parking and Loading Requirements.

Masonry construction shall consist of a minimum of 65 percent of the total exterior wall surface (exclusive of opening for light, ventilation and access) of structures, to be of brick, stone or combination thereof, or of an equivalent masonry material as approved by the City Council.

The purpose of the “M” Manufacturing district is to provide for land, building, and structure uses encompassing a variety of mixed wholesale and warehousing activities, light manufacturing, processing, and assembly plants, general offices, and research and development laboratories. The “I” Manufacturing district is characterized by activities and facilities which are generally incompatible with residential areas by virtue of materials storage yards, truck traffic generation, noises, odors, flammable materials, etc., and rely on direct access to major thoroughfares and highways, and in many cases railroad facilities for the movement of raw supplies and finished products.

Uses permitted in the “I” Manufacturing district shall be in accordance with Section 11.2, Permitted Use Table.

The requirements regulating the minimum lot size, minimum yard sizes, maximum building height, and maximum percent of lot coverage by buildings, as pertains to the “I” district shall conform with the provisions provided in the Area Requirements for the “M” Zoning District table.

Off-street parking and loading requirements pertaining to uses allowed in the “M” district shall conform to the provisions of Section 27, Off-street Parking and Loading Requirements.

Masonry construction shall consist of a minimum of 65 percent of the total exterior wall surface (exclusive of opening for light, ventilation and access) of principal administrative structures, to be of brick, stone or combination thereof, or of an equivalent masonry material as approved by the City Council.

The purpose of the “PD” Planned Development District is to encourage creative development of the land, provide locations for well-planned comprehensive developments, and provide for variety and flexibility in the development patterns of the City which promote the health, safety, morals, and general welfare of the community. A Planned Development may include a combination of different dwelling types and/or a variety of residential and nonresidential land uses which creatively complement each other and harmonize with existing and proposed land uses in the vicinity.

In a Planned Development District, no building or land shall be used, and no building constructed, reconstructed, altered, or enlarged, unless otherwise provided in an approved Planned Development.

Planned Developments shall be considered appropriate where the following conditions prevail:

In approving a Planned Development or a use designation in a Planned Development, the City Council shall specify density, area, height, screening, parking, landscaping, and other development criteria as may be required in Section 19.9, Development Plan Requirements. Such standards shall be indicated on the Development Plan and shall be made a part of the ordinance. No property located in a Planned Development shall be modified as to density, area, height, screening, parking, landscaping or other development criteria unless a Development Plan containing such revised development criteria is approved.

An application for approval of a use designation, Development Plan or Site Plan in the Planned Development may be filed by a person having a legal interest in the property. The application shall be filed in the name(s) of the record owner(s) of the site, which shall be included in the application. The applicant shall provide evidence, in a form satisfactory to the City attorney, prior to final approval, that the applicant has the authority to file the application on behalf of all owners of the site.

An application for a use designation for new construction or construction that increases the floor area of the principal structure(s) shall be accompanied by a development schedule indicating the approximate date on which construction is expected to begin and the rate of anticipated development to completion. The development schedule, if adopted and approved by the City Council shall become part of the Planned Development Ordinance and shall be adhered to by the owner, developer, and their assigns or successors in interest.

The City shall require the owner/developer of the Planned Development to submit a written report on a basis as determined by the City. Said written report shall describe the progress achieved towards the development schedule. In the event that the owner/developer neglects to provide a written report, as established and agreed to in the Planned Development ordinance, or if the owner/developer neglects to initiate any progress, the City may initiate proceedings to rezone the property to a zoning district deemed appropriate. However, no rezoning effort shall be initiated by the City prior to making an official inquiry of the owner/developer regarding the status of the Planned Development.

No application for a building permit for the construction of a building or structure shall be approved unless the property on which the proposed improvements are planned has been platted. The plat must meet all the requirements of the City of New Fairview, and must have been approved by the City Council and recorded in the official records of Wise County.

An application for a Planned Development, or approval of a use designation in a Planned Development which will require new construction which increases the floor area of the principal structure(s) or a change in the development criteria applicable to the site shall include and be accompanied by a Development Plan, which shall become a part of the amending ordinance. The Development Plan shall include the following information:

Prior to issuance of a building permit, for new construction or construction which increases the floor area of the principal structure(s) or construction that changes the development criteria for the site, a Site Plan in accordance with Section 20, Site Plan Requirements will be required. The Site Plan shall be presented for approval to the City Council. The Site Plan may be submitted concurrently with the Development Plan. If the Development Plan and the Site Plan are submitted separately, a separate public hearing and action shall be required for both submittals.

If application is made for a new use designation in a Planned Use Development on a site which contains existing improvements which are not proposed to be enlarged, the following combined and abbreviated Development and Site Plan shall be permitted in place of a Development Plan. A combined and abbreviated Development and Site Plan shall contain the following:

A Development Plan and Site Plan may be approved by the administrative official without the approval of the City Council if said application is located within an existing structure and does not increase the floor area of the existing structure and does not change the existing use on the site. The administrative official may, for any reason, elect to present the Development Plan or Site Plan to the City Council for approval.