The purpose of this chapter is to zone the entire area of the City of Willow Park into districts as made and provided by V.T.C.A., Local Government Code, chapter 211, as amended, in accordance with a comprehensive plan for the purpose of promoting health, safety, and the general welfare of the general public. The zoning districts have been designated to lessen congestion in the streets; to provide safety from fire, panic, and other dangers; to provide adequate light, air, water, and sewage; to prevent the overcrowding of land and undue concentration of population; and to provide and facilitate adequate provisions for transportation, parking, schools, parks, and other public requirements. Said districts have been created with fair and reasonable consideration; for the character of each district and its suitability for particular uses; to conserve the value of the land and buildings in each district; to insure harmonious and appropriate use of all property; and to prohibit inappropriate uses of property thereby promoting the general good and welfare of the public.

In interpreting and applying the provisions of this chapter, they shall be held to be minimum requirements for the promotion of the public safety, health, convenience, comfort, prosperity or general welfare. It is not intended by this chapter to interfere with, or abrogate, or annul any easement, covenants, or other agreements between parties; provided, however, that where this chapter imposes a greater restriction upon the use of the buildings, or premises, or upon height of buildings, or requires larger open spaces than are imposed or required by other ordinances, rules, regulations, or by easements, covenants, or agreements, the provision of this chapter shall govern.

If any section, paragraph, subdivision, clause, phrase, or provision of this chapter shall be adjudged or for any reason held to be unconstitutional, void, or invalid, the validity of the remaining portions of this chapter shall not be affected thereby, it being the intent of the city council, in adopting this chapter, that no portion thereof, or provision, or regulation contained herein, shall become inoperative or fail by reason of the unconstitutionality or invalidity of any section, paragraph, subdivision, clause, phrase, or provision of this chapter.

All ordinances and parts of ordinances inconsistent or in conflict with this chapter are hereby repealed.

This chapter shall become effective from and after the date of its approval and adoption as provided by law.