Rockport, TX Zoning Ordinance

Use Regulations.

The purpose of this district is to provide for low density residential areas and to protect and conserve them permitting only such accessory and supporting uses as are compatible with the primary purpose of one-family residential use. The district also functions as a holding district, where land is not yet developed or committed for other use. Land and premises may be used only for:

1.	One-family dwellings (see Article 24 regarding Industrialized Housing).
2.	Public parks, public buildings (except detention centers, penal and mental institutions).
3.	Churches, schools and colleges.
4.	Golf courses and golf clubs, but no commercial miniature courses or driving ranges.
5.	Oil, gas and service wells provided they comply with the Rockport Oil and Gas Well Drilling Ordinance, as amended.
6.	Bed and breakfast, by CUP.
7.	Agricultural purposes.
8.	Cemeteries in accordance with state law.
9.	Child nurseries or pre-kindergarten schools, by CUP.
10.	The keeping and raising of farm animals or non-domestic animals, by CUP. Agricultural land annexed into the city is exempt where such uses existed at time of annexation.
11.	Wind powered systems in accordance with Article VI., Chapter 42, Rockport Code of Ordinances.

6.2

Area and Yard Regulations.

6.2.1

Area of the Lot.

The minimum area of the lot shall be seven thousand (7,000) square feet. See Table 20.

6.2.2

Width of the Lot.

The minimum width of the lot shall be fifty (50) feet. See Table 20.

6.2.3

Area of the Dwelling.

The minimum living area of the dwelling shall be eight hundred (800) square fee. See Table 20.

6.2.4

Yard Areas and Building Setback.

See Table 20.

6.3

Height of the Building.

No building shall exceed thirty five (35) feet in height. See Article 3-Definitions and Article 20.

6.4

Parking Regulations.

Parking regulations for permitted uses as contained in Article 21.

6.5

Accessory Use Regulations.

Accessory uses, which are auxiliary or incidental to the primary use of a building or premises, as contained in Article 22

(Ordinance 1027, art. 6, 4-9-96)

6.1

Use Regulations.

1.	One-family dwellings (see Article 24 regarding Industrialized Housing).
2.	Public parks, public buildings (except detention centers, penal and mental institutions).
3.	Churches, schools and colleges.
4.	Golf courses and golf clubs, but no commercial miniature courses or driving ranges.
5.	Oil, gas and service wells provided they comply with the Rockport Oil and Gas Well Drilling Ordinance, as amended.
6.	Bed and breakfast, by CUP.
7.	Agricultural purposes.
8.	Cemeteries in accordance with state law.
9.	Child nurseries or pre-kindergarten schools, by CUP.
10.	The keeping and raising of farm animals or non-domestic animals, by CUP. Agricultural land annexed into the city is exempt where such uses existed at time of annexation.
11.	Wind powered systems in accordance with Article VI., Chapter 42, Rockport Code of Ordinances.

6.2

Area and Yard Regulations.

6.2.1

Area of the Lot.

The minimum area of the lot shall be seven thousand (7,000) square feet. See Table 20.

6.2.2

Width of the Lot.

The minimum width of the lot shall be fifty (50) feet. See Table 20.

6.2.3

Area of the Dwelling.

The minimum living area of the dwelling shall be eight hundred (800) square fee. See Table 20.

6.2.4

Yard Areas and Building Setback.

See Table 20.

6.3

Height of the Building.

No building shall exceed thirty five (35) feet in height. See Article 3-Definitions and Article 20.

6.4

Parking Regulations.

Parking regulations for permitted uses as contained in Article 21.

6.5

Accessory Use Regulations.

Accessory uses, which are auxiliary or incidental to the primary use of a building or premises, as contained in Article 22

(Ordinance 1027, art. 6, 4-9-96)

6.1

Use Regulations.

1.	One-family dwellings (see Article 24 regarding Industrialized Housing).
2.	Public parks, public buildings (except detention centers, penal and mental institutions).
3.	Churches, schools and colleges.
4.	Golf courses and golf clubs, but no commercial miniature courses or driving ranges.
5.	Oil, gas and service wells provided they comply with the Rockport Oil and Gas Well Drilling Ordinance, as amended.
6.	Bed and breakfast, by CUP.
7.	Agricultural purposes.
8.	Cemeteries in accordance with state law.
9.	Child nurseries or pre-kindergarten schools, by CUP.
10.	The keeping and raising of farm animals or non-domestic animals, by CUP. Agricultural land annexed into the city is exempt where such uses existed at time of annexation.
11.	Wind powered systems in accordance with Article VI., Chapter 42, Rockport Code of Ordinances.