The following Zoning Districts are hereby established for the City of Universal City as authorized by the City Charter and Chapter 211 of the Texas Local Government Code:

(Ord. No. 581, § 3, 1-22-07)

The City is hereby divided into the above Zoning Districts, as shown on the Official Zoning Map, which, together with all explanatory matter thereon, is hereby adopted by reference and declared to be a part of the Ordinance of Ordinances of the City of Universal City. The Official Zoning Map shall be identified by the signature of the Mayor, attested by the City Clerk, and bear the Seal of the City of Universal City under the following words:

"This is to certify that this is the Official Zoning Map referred to in Section 3.1, Ordinance No. 581 of the City of Universal City, Texas."

If, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and § 211.006 of the Texas Local Government Ordinance, as amended, changes are made in the District boundaries or other matter portrayed on the Official Zoning Map, such changes shall be entered on the Official Zoning Map, within thirty (30) business days after the amendment has been approved by the City Council and signed by the Mayor.

Approved zoning changes shall be entered on the Official Zoning Map and each change shall be identified on the Map with the ordinance number making the change.

No change of any nature shall be made on the Official Zoning Map or matter shown thereon except in conformity with procedures set forth in this chapter. Any unauthorized change shall be null and void and have no force or effect.

Regardless of the existence of purported copies of the Official Zoning Map which may from time to time be made or published, the Official Zoning Map, which shall be located in the office of the City Secretary, shall be the final authority as to the current zoning status of all areas in the City.

(Ord. No. 581, § 3.1, 1-22-07)

Digital maps, created through the use of geographical information system technology, containing registration points recorded on the Texas State Plane Coordinate System, as amended, may be used in the administration and enforcement of this chapter, but will not replace the paper originals of official maps required by this chapter.

(Ord. No. 581, § 3.2, 1-22-07)

In the event that the Official Zoning Map becomes damaged, destroyed, lost because of the nature and/or number of changes and additions, the City Council shall, by ordinance, adopt a new Official Zoning Map, which shall supersede the prior Official Zoning Map. The new Official Zoning Map may correct drafting or other errors or omissions in the prior Official Zoning Map, but no such correction shall have the effect of amending the original Official Zoning Map or any subsequent amendment thereof. The new Official Zoning Map shall be identified by the signature of the Mayor, attested by the City Secretary, and bearing the Seal of the City and date under the following words:

"This is to certify that this Official Zoning Map supersedes and replaces the Official Zoning Map adopted (date of adoption of map being replaced) as part of Ordinance No. ___ of the City of Universal City, Texas."

Unless the prior Official Zoning Map has been lost or has been totally destroyed, the prior map or any significant parts thereof remaining, shall be preserved, together with all available records pertaining to its adoption or amendment. The City shall initiate creation of a revised Official Zoning Map consistent with the provisions of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 581, § 3.3, 1-22-07)

Where uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of Districts as shown on the Official Zoning Map, the following rules shall apply:

(a)

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

(b)

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

(c)

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

(d)

Boundaries indicated as following railroad lines shall be construed to be midway between the rails of the main line.

(e)

Boundaries indicated as approximately following the center lines of streams, rivers, canals, lakes, or other bodies of water shall be construed to follow such center lines.

(f)

Boundaries indicated as parallel to or extensions of features indicated above shall be so construed. Distances not specifically indicated in a classification amendment shall be determined by the scale of the map.

(g)

Where physical features, such as streets, railroad lines, rivers, streams and such, existing on the ground are at variance with those shown on the Official Zoning Map, or in other circumstances not covered above, the Director of Development Services shall make a written interpretation of the District boundaries, for approval by the City Manager.

(Ord. No. 581, § 3.4, 1-22-07)

No building, structure, or land shall hereafter be used or occupied, and no building or structure or part thereof shall hereafter be erected, constructed, reconstructed, moved, or expanded except in conformity with all the zoning regulations herein specified for the District in which it is located.

(Ord. No. 581, § 3.5, 1-22-07)

All new territory hereinafter annexed to the City shall have the initial zoning of Large Lot Residential (R1) Zoning District classification unless the property owner requests other zoning upon annexation. No special action or hearing will be required for zoning upon annexation into the Large Lot Residential (R1) District. Owners of newly annexed territory may begin rezoning procedures to any Zoning District upon completion of annexation. A request for zoning other than Large Lot Residential (R1) may be initiated concurrent with the annexation process but may not be final until annexation is completed.

(Ord. No. 581, § 3.6, 1-22-07)

The overlay districts defined herein (*RO, *AO, *CO, *AICUZ) include requirements specific to the designated areas as defined on the official zoning map. The requirements in the overlay districts are in addition to existing zoning requirements in the corresponding zoning districts. Standards and requirements not specifically addressed in the overlay requirements but provided for in the Universal City Code of Ordinances for similar development shall apply. In the case of conflicting zoning requirements between existing zoning and the overlay district, the most restrictive requirements shall apply.

(Ord. No. 581, § 3.7, 1-22-07)