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Editor’s note–This chapter consists of the zoning ordinance, Ordinance 335-93 adopted 2/16/93, previously published as chapter 12, exhibit A, in the 1993 Code of Ordinances, as amended. The zoning ordinance was reorganized by Ord. 414-97 adopted 12/16/97. 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. Obviously misspelled words have been corrected without notation. At the request of the city, all fees have been removed. Except for these changes, such ordinance is printed herein as set out in the 1993 Code and as amended. Any other material added for purposes of clarification is enclosed in brackets.
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.
(Ordinance 414-97, ex. A, sec. 12.001,
adopted 12/16/97)
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.
(Ordinance 414-97, ex. A, sec. 12.002,
adopted 12/16/97)
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.
(Ordinance 335-93 adopted 2/16/93; 1993 Code, ch. 12, ex. A, sec.
22.00; Ordinance 414-97, ex. A,
sec. 12.003, adopted 12/16/97)
All ordinances and parts of ordinances inconsistent or in conflict
with this chapter are hereby repealed.
(Ordinance 335-93 adopted 2/16/93; 1993 Code, ch. 12, ex. A, sec.
24.00; Ordinance 414-97, ex. A,
sec. 12.004, adopted 12/16/97)
This chapter shall become effective from and after the date
of its approval [and] adoption as provided by law.
(Ordinance 335-93 adopted 2/16/93; 1993 Code, ch. 12, ex. A, sec.
25.00; Ordinance 414-97, ex. A,
sec. 12.005, adopted 12/16/97)
