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Editor’s note–This chapter consists of the zoning regulations published as chapter 12, article 2, in the 1977 Code of Ordinances and later published as chapter 14, articles 14.100–14.500 in the 2004 Code of Ordinances, and as subsequently amended. Section numbers, style, capitalization and formatting have been changed to be consistent with the remainder of the Code of Ordinances, and this will be maintained in future amendments to this chapter. Changes in the names of state agencies have been incorporated without notation. The term “City of Canadian” has been changed to “city.” In some instances, minor changes have been made to section headings. Obviously misspelled words have been corrected without notation. Any other material added for purposes of clarification is enclosed in brackets.
This chapter is enacted for the purpose of promotion of the health, safety, and general welfare of the community; lessening congestion in the streets, securing safety from fire, panic and other dangers; providing adequate light and air; preventing the overcrowding of land; avoiding undue concentration of population; facilitating the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewage, schools, parks, and other public requirements; conserving the value of buildings, and encouraging the most appropriate use of land throughout the community; and promoting the development of the community in accordance with the comprehensive plan.
(1977 Code, sec.12-21; 2004 Code, sec. 14.101)
As concerns interpretation and application, the provisions of this chapter shall be held to be minimum requirements. Where this chapter imposes a greater restriction than is imposed or required by other provisions of rules or regulations or ordinance, the provision of this chapter shall control. Terms and words are to be used and interpreted as defined in article 14.03 of this chapter. Words used in the present tense include the future; the singular shall include the plural, and the plural the singular; the word “building” shall mean as well the word “structure”; and the word “shall” is mandatory and not directory, except where the natural construction of the writing indicates otherwise.
(1977 Code, sec. 12-22; 2004 Code, sec. 14.102)
This chapter shall be in full force and effect in the corporate limits of the City of Canadian, Texas. Territory annexed to the corporate limits of the City of Canadian, Texas, subsequent to the effective date of this chapter shall immediately be subject to the provisions of this chapter and shall be deemed to be designated as A-G General Agricultural district [S-1 General Suburban District] until altered or reclassified in the manner provided by law.
(1977 Code, sec. 12-23; 2004 Code, sec. 14.103)
In case any portion of this chapter shall be held to be invalid or unconstitutional, the remainder of this chapter shall not thereby be invalid, but shall remain in full force and effect.
(1977 Code, sec. 12-24; 2004 Code, sec. 14.104)
Any ordinance now in effect that conflicts or is inconsistent with any provision of this chapter is hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict or inconsistency.
(1977 Code, sec. 12-25; 2004 Code, sec. 14.105)