The statutes of the state authorizing and empowering cities to zone their cities and regulate and restrict the height, number of stories, and size of buildings and other structures; the percentage of lots that may be occupied, the size of yards, courts, and other open spaces; the density of population and the location and use of buildings, structures and land for trade, industry, residence or other purposes; and, in the case of designated places and areas of historical and cultural importance, to regulate and restrict the construction, alteration, reconstruction or razing of buildings and other structures, and authorizing and empowering the local legislative body to divide the municipality into districts of such numbers, shapes and areas as may be deemed best suited to carry out the purposes set out in such statutes, and within such districts to regulate and restrict the erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair or use of buildings, structures or land, the same being V.T.C.A., Local Government Code ch. 211, are hereby adopted for and on behalf of the city; and the city, acting through its duly authorized officials, shall have all of the rights, powers, privileges and authority authorized and granted by and through such statutes.

(Ord. No. 04-04, § 18-2, 8-16-2004)

The zoning regulations and districts as herein established have been made for the purpose of promoting the health, safety, morals, and general welfare of the community, and for the protection and preservation of places and areas of historical and cultural importance and significance. The zoning regulations and districts have been made in accordance with a comprehensive plan and are designed to lessen congestion in the streets; to secure safety from fire, panic and other dangers; to provide adequate light and air; to prevent the overcrowding of lands; to avoid undue concentration of population; and, to facilitate the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewage, schools, parks and other public requirements. The zoning regulations and districts have been made with reasonable consideration of the character of the district and its peculiar suitability for the particular uses, and with a view of conserving the value of buildings and encouraging the most appropriate uses of land throughout the community.

(Ord. No. 04-04, § 18-3, 8-16-2004)