(a)

Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as "The City of Texarkana, Texas, Zoning Code." This chapter may also be cited as the "Texarkana, Texas Zoning Code," "City Zoning Code" or the "Zoning Code."

(b)

City zoning map adopted. The official city zoning map is hereby adopted and incorporated herein.

(c)

Comprehensive plan. The comprehensive plan adopted by resolution of the city council of the city is established as the official policy of the city concerning land uses. The incorporated areas of the city are divided into land use categories consistent with the comprehensive plan. The comprehensive plan does not alter or affect the existing zoning districts in the city, does not effectuate an amendment to the official zoning maps, and does not itself permit or prohibit any existing land uses. The comprehensive plan shall be updated on an as-needed basis to reflect changes in land use and to discover any inconsistencies zoning changes have caused in the city zoning map.

(d)

Minimum standards. The requirements of these regulations are minimum permissible standards; and it is expected that developers and the respective decision-making authority will normally strive for quality developments which will exceed these minimum requirements.

(Ord. of 9-7-1970, § 1-100)

The zoning districts and regulations as herein established have been made in accordance with a comprehensive plan for the purpose of promoting the health, safety, morals and general welfare of the city, and for the protection and preservation of places and areas of historical and cultural importance and significance. They have been designed to regulate and restrict the height, number of stories and size of buildings and other structures; the percentage of the lot that may be occupied; the size of the yards, courts and other open spaces; the density of population and the location and use of buildings, structures and land for business, residence and 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; to lessen congestion in the streets; to secure safety from fire, panic and other dangers; to provide adequate light, air and prevent the overcrowding of land; to avoid undue concentration of population; to facilitate the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewer, schools, parks and other public requirements; and with a view of conserving the value of buildings and encouraging the most appropriate use of land throughout the city.

(Ord. of 9-7-1970, § 2-100)