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Spring Valley Village
City Zoning Code

SECTION 4

- ZONING DISTRICTS2


Footnotes:
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Editor's note— Ord. No. 2008-11, § 1, adopted May 27, 2008, amended section four in its entirety to read as herein set out. Formerly, section four pertained to similar subject matter. See the Code Comparative Table for a complete derivation.


04:01 - Establishment of Districts.

The City of Spring Valley Village, Texas, is hereby divided into the following zoning districts:

BASE DISTRICTS-

abbreviated designationszoning district name
A DWELLING DISTRICT "A"
B OFFICE BUILDING DISTRICT "B"
C COMMERCIAL DISTRICT "C"

 

SPECIAL DISTRICTS-

abbreviated designationszoning district name
PADD PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
PAD PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT
SUP SPECIFIC USE PERMIT

 

04:02 - Zoning District Map.

The location and boundaries of the zoning districts of the city shall be shown on the map attached hereto, which map is designated as the "Official Zoning District Map of the City of Spring Valley Village, Texas." Said map and all notations, references, and other information shown thereon and all amendments thereto are made a part of this chapter as if fully set forth and described herein.

(Ordinance 2008-11 adopted 5-27-08)

04:03 - Identification of Zoning District Map.

The zoning district map shall be identified by the signature of the mayor, attested by the city secretary, and the seal of the city under the following words: "This is to certify that this is the official zoning district map referred to in the City of Spring Valley Village Zoning Ordinance," together with the number and the date of the adoption of this chapter.

(Ordinance 2008-11 adopted 5-27-08)

04:04 - Changes in Zoning District Map.

If, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and Texas Local Government Code §§ 211.001—211.013, changes are made in district boundaries or other matters portrayed on the official zoning district map, such changes shall be entered on such map promptly after the amendment has been approved by the city council, with an entry on the official zoning district map as follows: "On May 27, 2008 by Ordinance No. 2008-11, the following changes were made in the Official Zoning District Map: Base Districts: Dwelling District "A", Office Building District "B", and Commercial District "C"; Special Districts: Planned Area Development District, Planned Area Development, and Specific Use Permit," which entry shall be signed by the mayor and attested by the city secretary.

(Ordinance 2008-11 adopted 5-27-08)

04:05 - Location of Zoning District Map.

Regardless of the existence of purported copies of the official zoning district map which may be made or published from time to time, the official zoning district map shall be located in the office of the city secretary, and it shall be the final authority as to the current zoning status of land areas, buildings, and other structures in the city.

(Ordinance 2008-11 adopted 5-27-08)

04:06 - Interpretation of Zoning District Boundaries.

Where uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of districts as shown on the official zoning district map, the following rules shall apply:

(1)

Street lines. Boundaries indicated as approximately following the centerline of streets, highways, or alleys shall be construed to follow such centerlines.

(2)

Lot lines. Boundaries indicated as approximately following platted lot lines shall be construed as following such lot lines.

(3)

City limits. Boundaries indicated as approximately following city limits shall be construed as following such city limits.

(4)

Waterway lines. Boundaries indicated as approximately following the centerlines of streams, canals, drainageways, or other bodies of water shall be construed to follow such centerlines.

(5)

Extensions. Boundaries indicated as parallel to or extensions of features indicated in subsections (1)—(4) of this section shall be thus construed.

(6)

Distances. Distances not specifically indicated on the official zoning district map shall be determined by the scale of the map.

(7)

Physical features. Where physical features existing on the ground are at variance with those shown on the official zoning district map, or in any other circumstances not covered by subsections (1)—(6) of this section, the board of adjustment shall interpret the district boundaries.

(Ordinance 2008-11 adopted 5-27-08)