Description: The AR - Agricultural/Residential District is intended to retain the open character of the land. This district is primarily designed for those areas on the periphery and within Prairie View which have soils most suitable for agricultural production. Agricultural activities are frequently associated with noise, odors, dust, aerial chemical spraying, and other activities generally incompatible with urban life. However, agriculture forms a vital segment of both the Texas and local economy. Therefore, it is the purpose of the AR - District to provide areas of low-density development to accommodate land uses within a district that will have the least negative impacts on agriculture. Developmental standards within the AR - District are designed to provide for a high quality of life while effectively reducing the need for extensive urban infrastructure and associated public facilities. The regulatory provisions of this district are aimed at achieving the goals, objectives and policies of the City of Prairie View long-range planning program.

Description: This district is primarily intended for single-family detached residential dwellings and related religious, educational, and recreational facilities normally required to provide the basic elements of a balanced and attractive neighborhood. These areas should be separated and protected from the encroachment of land use activities that do not perform a function necessary to sustain the residential environment, internal stability, attractiveness, order, efficiency, and security. The maintenance of property values is encouraged through the provision of adequate light, air and open space for dwellings and related facilities and through consideration of the proper functional relationship of various land use elements. The regulatory provisions of this district are aimed at achieving the goals, objectives and policies of the City of Prairie View long-range planning program.

Description: This district is primarily designed for two-family, three-family, and four-family attached residential dwellings and related religious, educational, and recreational facilities normally required to provide the basic elements of a balanced and attractive neighborhood. These areas should be separated and protected from the encroachment of land use activities that do not perform a function necessary to sustain the residential environment, internal stability, attractiveness, order, efficiency, and security. The maintenance of property values is encouraged through the provision of adequate light, air and open space for dwellings and related facilities and through consideration of the proper functional relationship of various land use elements. The regulatory provisions of this district are aimed at achieving the goals, objectives and policies of the City of Prairie View long-range planning program.

Description: This district is primarily intended for multiple-family dwellings consisting of townhouses, row houses, garden apartments, and other similar medium density designs, along with related religious, educational, and recreational facilities normally required to provide the basic elements of a balanced and attractive neighborhood. The purpose of the R-3 District is to provide for a higher density residential district with a more diverse mixture of residential and associated land uses. In order to accommodate higher densities, a greater use of open space and recreational areas is required within this district. Projects in this district are intended for locations along or near designated arterial streets to accommodate the higher traffic associated with such districts. These areas are intended to be separated and protected from the encroachment of land use activities which do not perform a function necessary to sustain the residential environment, internal stability, attractiveness, order, efficiency, and security. The maintenance of property values is encouraged through the provision of adequate light, air and open space for dwellings and related facilities and through consideration of the proper functional relationship of various land use elements. The regulatory provisions of this district are aimed at achieving the goals, objectives and policies of the City of Prairie View long-range planning program.

Description: This district is intended to serve as a residential zone that will meet the needs of persons living in manufactured housing. The primary use of land in the MH District is for manufactured homes, other related religious, educational, and recreational facilities normally required for the provision of a balanced and attractive neighborhood. These areas should be protected from the encroachment of land use activities that do not perform a function necessary to sustain the residential environment, internal stability, attractiveness, order, efficiency, and security. The maintenance of property values is encouraged through the provision of adequate light, air and open space for dwellings and related facilities and through consideration of the proper functional relationship of various land use elements. The regulatory provisions of this district are aimed at achieving the goals, objectives and policies of Prairie View long-range planning program.

Description: The NC - Neighborhood Commercial District is designed to facilitate centers that accommodate trade and personal services meeting the basic needs of families residing in areas adjacent to such centers. Requirements for sunlight, natural air circulation, open space, and off-street parking area more restrictive in the NC District because the retail trade and services located within it are intended to become an integral part of the neighborhood. Land uses within the NC District should operate in harmony with other residential, educational, religious and recreational land use activities. Uses allowed in the district are intended to produce a relatively low traffic volume and are not intended to create any noise, lighting problems, glare, or odors abnormal to a residential environment. No outside storage of goods or materials is allowed. Screening and buffering standards are incorporated to reduce the negative impact of the NC District land-uses on abutting residential neighborhoods. The regulatory provisions of this district are aimed at achieving the goals, objectives and policies of the City of Prairie View.

Description: The GC - General Commercial District is designed to accommodate offices and retail activities located in Prairie View. The front yard setback, site access, and site design requirements associated with this district are intended to reduce the impact of the heavy vehicular traffic so often present in this district. Screening and buffering standards are incorporated to reduce the negative impact of the HC District land-uses on abutting residential neighborhoods. The regulatory provisions of this district are aimed at achieving the goals, objectives of the City of Prairie View long-range planning program.

Description: This zoning classification is intended for the land use activities located in the designated City Center District of Prairie View. This district is composed of a select mixture of complementary land uses including retail sales, high density urban housing, offices, and related activities. The regulations associated with this district are designed to enhance and encourage the viability and redevelopment of Prairie View’s urban core. The regulatory provisions of this district are aimed at achieving the goals, objectives and policies of the City of Prairie View long-range planning program.

Description: This district is intended to serve the needs of manufacturing, fabrication, assembling, warehousing and wholesaling businesses. Because of the potential environmental problems inherent in manufacturing processes, stringent performance standards are made applicable to this district. It is intended that manufacturing areas in Prairie View reflect a campus orientation with large lot design and substantial landscaping. Screening and buffering standards are incorporated to reduce the negative impact of the land-uses on abutting residential neighborhoods. The regulatory provisions of this district are aimed at achieving the goals, objectives and policies of the City of Prairie View long-range planning program.

Purpose: The MU - Mixed Use District classification is intended to provide flexibility in planning for the development of projects which may include residential, office, and commercial land uses. In many instances, the creative use of the mixed use concept facilitates urban design that is more efficient, safe, environmentally sensitive, interesting, visually pleasing, and socially integrated than the standard lot layout and design. The regulatory provisions of this classification are aimed at achieving the goals and objectives of the City of Prairie View long-range planning program. The purposes of the MU Classification are to:

Description: A number of findings from cities in Texas and other states (Michigan, Washington, and Virginia, among others) indicate that the concentration of certain sexually oriented business or so-called “adult entertainment” tends to result in the blighting and deterioration of areas of such concentration. Accordingly, it is necessary that these businesses be regulated so that they have the least negative impact on residential neighborhoods, educational institutions, religious institutions, and the public. The regulatory provisions of this district are aimed at achieving the goals, objectives, and policies of the City of Prairie View’s long-range planning program.