These regulations shall be known and may be cited as the “Zoning Regulations” of the City of Vernon, Texas.

In their interpretation and application, the provisions of these regulations shall be held to be the minimum requirements adopted for the promotion of the public health, safety, and welfare. The zoning regulations and districts as herein established, have been made in accordance with a comprehensive plan, for the purpose of promoting health, safety, moral responsibility, and the general welfare of the city; they have been designed, among other things:

To lessen congestion on streets;

To secure safety from fire, panic and other dangers;

To promote health and the general welfare;

To provide adequate light and air;

To prevent the overcrowding of land;

To avoid undue concentration of population;

To facilitate the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewers, schools, parks, and other public requirements; and

To conserve the value of property and encourage the most appropriate use of land throughout the community.

It is not intended by these regulations to repeal, abrogate, annul or in any way impair or interfere with existing provisions of other laws or ordinances, or with private restrictions placed upon property by covenant, deed, easement, or other private agreement. Where other ordinances impose a greater restriction than is imposed herein, the provisions of such other ordinances shall govern.