(a) 
The city administers zoning responsibilities and exercises its authority through the city administration consisting of the mayor, city council, and may optionally include citizens appointed to serve in order to protect the health, safety, and wellbeing of all its citizens in accordance with Texas State Code [Local Government Code], title 7, chapter 211.
(b) 
The city insists on strict compliance with building codes and strongly recommends they be followed in order to ensure structures are safe for habitation and structurally robust. Any obviously substandard structures may be designated as such by the city council or by a building standards committee as may be formed in the future, with actions to mitigate as provided by state law initiated (Local Govt. Code, title 2, subtitle D, chapter 54).
(Ordinance 120, sec. 12.30, adopted 12/10/19)
(a) 
Buildings on non-corner lots shall not be located nearer than:
(1) 
20 feet from the front property line.
(2) 
5 feet from each side property line.
(3) 
5 feet from the rear property line.
(b) 
Buildings on corner lots shall not be located nearer than:
(1) 
20 feet from the front property line.
(2) 
10 feet from a side property line which borders a street.
(3) 
5 feet from the other side property line.
(4) 
5 feet from the rear property line.
(c) 
No building shall be erected or located nearer the property lines than set out above except by special permit by the city council.
(Ordinance 120, sec. 12.31, adopted 12/10/19)
All permanent residential structures, with the exception of tiny homes, shall have a minimum 750 square feet living area, computed without regard to porches, garages and outbuildings. All waterfront lots, 900 square feet, Nacona Hills, 1000 square feet. Anything less by special permit from the city council only.
(Ordinance 120, sec. 12.32, adopted 12/10/19)
Recreational vehicles may be placed on residential lots for a period not to exceed six (6) months while a permanent structure is built. The grant of this permission is conditional upon a residence being constructed on such lot, with a valid building permit in effect. The planning and zoning commission may renew and extend the time allowed hereunder. RVs may be permanently stored on the owner’s property following completion of the structure.
(Ordinance 120, sec. 12.33, adopted 12/10/19)
(a) 
Utilities.
All electrical, sewer and water utilities constructed, installed or maintained on any property with the city limits are required to meet the requirements of all state and federal laws regarding their installation, construction or maintenance.
(b) 
Move-in structures.
Structures proposed to be moved within the city limits must apply for a building permit available at city hall. All the planning and zoning commission will review the permit to ensure that it complies with the following requirements:
(1) 
That the floor plan shall indicate that the structure has a minimum of 750 square feet of living area, computed without regard to porches, garages and outbuildings. All waterfront lots must have 900 square feet of living area. All structures proposed to be moved to Nacona Hills must have a square footage of no less than 1000 square feet.
(2) 
That the utilities proposed for the structure are certified to be in compliance with state and federal laws governing their construction, installation, repair or maintenance. If the permit is approved, the owner of such property shall be required to present to the city such assurances.
(3) 
Proof, through a land survey, that the structure shall be placed upon the property in such a way that it meets the setback requirements for that particular lot within the city.
(c) 
Additional general requirements.
No “stick built” structure constructed more than 15 years prior to permit application will be permitted to be placed within any zone of the city except by special allowance by the city council for historically significant structures. All construction or work involved with the placing of an approved move-in structure upon a lot within the city must be completed within 180 days of receiving approval of a permit.
(Ordinance 120, sec. 12.34, adopted 12/10/19)