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Texarkana City Zoning Code

ARTICLE IV

DISTRICT USE REGULATIONS

Sec. 140-78.- Temporary zoning of annexed territory.

(a)

All territory hereafter annexed to the city shall be temporarily classified as the zoning district classification specified in the annexation ordinance or shall be temporarily classified as the SF-2 Single-Family Dwelling-2 District where the annexation ordinance does not specify the temporary zoning classification. Permanent zoning of the newly annexed property should be accomplished within one year after annexation. The procedure for establishing permanent zoning of annexed territory shall conform to the procedure established by law in section 140-317.

(b)

In an area temporarily classified as SF-2 Single-Family Dwelling-2:

(1)

No person shall erect, construct or add to any building or structure or cause the same to be done in any newly annexed territory to the city without first applying for and obtaining a building permit and a certificate of occupancy therefor from the building official or the city council as may be required herein.

(2)

No permit for the construction of a building or use of land shall be issued by the building official other than to permit the construction of a building or use permitted in the SF-2 Single-Family Dwelling-2 District, unless and until, such territory has been reclassified to some other zoning district as provided in section 140-79, except that a building permit may be issued in accordance with the provisions of subsection (b)(3) of this section.

(3)

An application for a permit for any use other than that specifically permitted in the SF-2 Single-Family Dwelling-2 District may be made to the building official of the city, and by the official referred to the planning and zoning commission for consideration and recommendation to the city council. The planning and zoning commission shall take into consideration the appropriate land use for the area. The city council, after receiving and reviewing the recommendations of the planning and zoning commission may, by majority vote, authorize the issuance of a building permit or certificate of occupancy or may disapprove the application.

(Ord. of 9-7-1970, § 6-100)

Sec. 140-79. - Classification of new and unlisted uses.

It is recognized that new types of land use will develop and forms of land use not anticipated may seek to locate in the city. In order to provide for such changes and contingencies, a determination as to the appropriate classification of any new or unlisted form of land use shall be made as follows:

(1)

The building official shall refer the question concerning any new or unlisted use to the planning and zoning commission requesting an interpretation as to the zoning classification into which such use should be placed. The referral of the use interpretation question shall be accompanied by a statement of facts listing the nature of the use and whether it involves dwelling activity, sales, processing, type of product, storage and amount and nature thereof, enclosed or open storage, anticipated employment, transportation requirements, the amount of noise, odor, fumes, dust, toxic material and vibration likely to be generated and the general requirements for public utilities such as water and sanitary sewer.

(2)

The planning and zoning commission shall meet with the parties at interest and shall consider the nature and described performance of the proposed use and its compatibility with the uses permitted in the various districts and determine the zoning district or districts within which such use should be permitted.

(3)

The planning and zoning commission shall transmit its findings and recommendations to the city council as to the classification proposed for any new or unlisted use. The city council shall by resolution approve the recommendation of the planning and zoning commission or make such determination concerning the classification of such use as is determined appropriate.

(Ord. of 9-7-1970, § 7-100)

Sec. 140-80. - Use regulation districts.

Land and buildings in each of the classified districts may be used for any of the listed uses, but no land shall hereafter be used and no building or structure shall hereafter be erected, altered, converted, used or occupied which is arranged, designed or used for other than those uses specified for the district in which it is located as set forth by the schedule of uses.

(Ord. of 9-7-1970, § 8-100)

Sec. 140-81. - Legend for interpreting schedule of use.

(a)

The following legend may be used in interpreting the schedule of use:

Designates use permitted in district indicated.
Designates use prohibited in district indicated.
S Indicates use may be approved as specific use permit. (See section 140-177.)

 

(b)

Use listings for UPDD are located in section 140-111. UPDD (Special district designations).

Types of UsesZoning Districts
Agriculture Single-Family Dwelling-1 Single-Family Dwelling-2 Single-Family Dwelling-3 Planned Unit Residential Two-Family Dwelling-1 Two-Family Dwelling-2 Townhouse Dwelling Multiple-Family Dwelling-1 Multiple-Family Dwelling-2 Parking Office Neighborhood Service General Retail Limited Commercial Central Business Commercial Industrial-1 Industrial-2 Planned Development
8-102Primary Residential Uses
One-family dwelling detached
One-family dwelling attached
Two-family dwelling
Multiple-family dwelling (apartment)
Community unit development
Boardinghouse or roominghouse
Hotel or motel
Trailer camp and HUD Code manufactured home park S
Mobile home as fixed dwelling
HUD Code manufactured home as a fixed dwelling S S
Modular or factory fabricated dwelling S S
8-103Accessory and Incidental Uses
Accessory building (residential)
Accessory building (business or industry)
Accessory building (farm)
Garage sale (deleted—See section 140-178) Subject to Permit Issued by the City
Home occupation
Off street parking incidental to main use
Stable (private)
Caretakers quarters S S
Swimming pool (private)
Temp. field office, const. yard or service office Subject to Temporary Permit Issued by Building Official
8-104Utility and Service Uses
Electrical substation S S S S S S S S
Electrical energy generating plant S S
Electrical transmission line S S S S S S S S S
Fire station
Gas line and regulating station
Local utility line
Public building, shop or yard of local, state or federal agency S S S S S S S S S S S S
Radio, television or microwave towers S S S S S S S S S S S S S
Radio or television transmitting station S
Sewage pumping station
Sewage treatment plant S S S
Trash transfer station
Telecommunications tower S S
Stealth telecommunications tower S S
Telephone business office
Telephone exchange, switching relay or transmitting station
Utility shops or storage yards or buildings (private) S S
Water standpipe or elevated water storage
Water reservoir, well or pumping station
Water treatment plant S S S S S S S S S S S S S
8-105Recreational and Entertainment Uses
Amusement commercial (outdoor) S
Amusement commercial (indoor)
Carnival or circus (temp) By Resolution of City Council
Country club (private) S S S S S S S S
Dance hall or night club S S
Day camp for children S
Drag strip or commercial racing S S
Go cart track S S
Golf course (commercial) S S
Park or playground (public)
Playfield or stadium (public) S S S S S S S S S
Pistol and rifle range (indoor)
Private club S S S S S S
Riding club S
Roller or ice skating rink S S
Rodeo grounds S S
Swim or tennis club S S S S S S S S S S S
Swimming pool (commercial) S S
Theater or playhouse in building S S
Theater (drive in) S S
Zoo (public) S S S S S S S S S S S
Zoo (commercial) S S S
8-106Educational, Institutional and Special Uses
Art gallery or museum
Birthing center
Cemetery or mausoleum S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S
Church or rectory
College or university S S S S S S S S
Institution for alcoholic, narcotic or psychiatric patients S S S S S
Convent or monastery S S S S S
Fairgrounds or Exhibition area S S
Fraternity or sorority
Community center (public)
Kindergarten, nursery, private school or day care S S S S S S S
Hospital, acute care S S S S S S S
Hospital, chronic care S S S
Institution of religious charitable or philanthropic nature S S S S S S S S S S S
Library (public) S S S S S S S
Neighborhood health center S S S S S S S S S S
Nursing home or assisted living facility S S
School, business S
School, commercial trade
School, public or denominational
Conference or training seminar center S
Union hall and related semi-public office S S S S S S S S S S
8-107Transportation Related Uses
Airport or landing field S S
Bus station or terminal
Delivery service
Hauling or storage company
Heliport S S S S
Helistop S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S
Motor freight terminal
Railroad freight terminal
Railroad passenger station
Railroad track or right-of-way
Railroad team tracks
Railroad yard or roundhouse
Parking lot, truck
Parking lot or structure (commercial) S S
8-108Automobile and Related Service Uses
Auto glass or seat cover shop
Auto laundry/car wash
Auto parts and accessory sales (indoor)
Auto parts and accessory (outdoor display)
Auto painting or body rebuilding shop
Automobile repair garage (including transmissions)
Minor vehicle and repair shop
Auto storage or auto auction
Gasoline or fuel service station
Self-serve sale of gasoline and/or diesel fuel S
New or used auto sales, in structure
New or used auto sales, outdoor lot S S
Motorcycle/scooter, or ATV sales and repair S
Steam cleaning of vehicles or machinery
Tire retreading or capping S
Wrecking or scrap salvage yard S S
8-109Retail and Related Service Uses
Antique shop
Art supply store
Bakery or confectionary shop (retail)
Bank or savings and loan office
Barber or beauty shop S
Book or stationery shop S
Camera shop S
Cleaning plant, commercial
Cleaning shop or laundry
Cleaning or laundry self- service shop
Clinic, medical or dental
Custom personal service shop S
Department store or discount store
Drug store or pharmacy S
Florist shop S
Food and beverage sales store
Food truck court
Furniture or appliance store
Garden shop and plant sales
Handcraft and art objects, sales
Hardware store or hobby shop
Key shop
Laboratory, medical or dental S
Medical appliances, fitting, sales or rental S
Mini-warehouses S S
Mortuary S
Offices, general business or professional
Optical shop or laboratory S
Pawn shop
Pet shop, small animals, birds and fish
Real estate model homes
Repair of appliances, TV, radio and similar equipment
Restaurant or cafeteria (no drive in type)
Restaurant or eating establishment (drive in service)
Retail shop, apparel, gift, accessory and similar items
Studio, decorator & display of art objects S
Studio, health reducing or similar service
Studio, photographer, artist, music, drama or dance S S
Tattoo studio S S S S S S S S
Tool rental (in structure)
Tool rental (outdoor)
Travel bureau or consultant
Variety store or other retail outlet store
Veterinarian, office only (no animal hospital)
8-110Sign and Identification Uses
Name plate
Real estate sign
Construction sign
Promotional sign
Institutional sign
Apartment name sign
Advertising sign (off-premises) S S S S S S
Advertising sign (on-premises) S S
Changeable electronic variable message sign (CEVMS)(Off-Premises) S S S S S S S S
Changeable electronic variable message sign (CEVMS) (on-premises) S S S* S* S* S* S* S* S
*Exception See Section 14-179
8-111Agricultural Type Uses
Farm or ranch
Livestock auction S
Hatchery, poultry
Animal pound (public or private) S S
Animal clinic, hospital, or kennel (no outside pens)
Animal clinic, hospital, or kennel (outside pens)
Animal feeding lot S S
Greenhouse or plant nursery (commercial)
8-112Commercial Type Uses
Bakery wholesale
Boat sales and repair S S
Brewery, distillery or winery
Building material sales
Cabinet and upholstery shop
Central preparation facility/commissary
Cleaning, dyeing or laundry plant
Clothing or similar light manufacturing processes
Contractor storage or equipment yard
Heavy machinery sales, rental, or repair
Light manufacturing or assembly processes
Laboratory manufacturing
Laboratory, scientific or research
Lithographic or print shop
Maintenance and repair service for buildings
Milk depot, dairy or ice cream plant
Microbrewery, microdistillery, or winery
Open storage of furniture, appliances or machinery, etc.
Paint shop, commercial
Petroleum products, storage and wholesale
Plumbing shop S S
Quick print copy shop
Self-contained aluminum recycling machine
Storage warehouse
Trailer or mobile home sales or rental
Welding or machine shop
Wholesale storage or sales facilities
8-113Natural Resource Storage and Extraction
Caliche pit and caliche storage area S S S
Mining and storage of mining waste S
Petroleum collecting and storage facilities S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S
Petroleum or gas well S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S
Sand or gravel extraction or storage S S S
Top soil, earth or stone extraction or storage S S S
8-114Special Industrial Processes
Asphalt or concrete batching plant, permanent
Asphalt or concrete batching plant, temporary By Resolution of City Council for a Specific Time Period
Brick kiln or tile plant
Cement or hydrated lime plant
Dump or sanitary fill area S S
Open salvage yard for rags, vehicles, machinery, etc.
Slaughter house or meat packing plant S
Smelter or refinery
8-115General Manufacturing and Industrial Uses
Light manufacturing or industrial use as defined by performance standards (See section 140-179.)
Heavy manufacturing or industrial use as defined by performance standards. (See section 140-179.)

 

(Ord. of 9-7-1970, § 8-101; Ord. No. 2016-069, § 1, 7-11-2016; Ord. No. 2017-021, § 1, 3-27-2017; Ord. No. 2024-021, § 3, 3-25-2024)

Sec. 140-82. - Restriction in all zoning districts on exhibition of coin-operated machines or coin-operated amusement machines.

The exhibition of a coin-operated machine or coin-operated amusement machine (as defined in chapter 36, article IV of this Code) within 300 feet of a church, school, or hospital is prohibited in all zoning districts.

(Ord. No. 2025-100, § 3, 8-11-2025)