Ordinance no . _______
An ordinance amending the “ Zoning ” Chapter of the code of the City of Arlington , Texas , 1987 , through the amendment of Article V , Development Review Procedures ; providing for a fine of up to $ 2,000 for each offense in violation of the ordinance ; providing this ordinance be cumulative ; providing for severability ; providing for governmental immunity ; providing for injunctions ; providing for publication and an effective date
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON , TEXAS :
That the “ Zoning ” Chapter of the Code of the City of Arlington , Texas , 1987 , is hereby amended through the addition of Article V , Development Review Procedures , Section 5-550 , Conservation District (“ CD ”) Overlay Designation , so that hereafter said section shall be and read as follows :
Section 5-550 Conservation District (“ CD ”) Overlay Designation
A . Purpose . This section establishes the procedure to request a Conservation District (“ CD ”) Overlay zoning classification . The “ CD ” zoning classification , through separate ordinance will provide guidance and design parameters for the redevelopment and revitalization of specific neighborhood and commercial areas .
The purposes of the conservation district overlay designation are :
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To protect and strengthen desirable and unique physical features , design |
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2 . To promote and provide for economic revitalization .
3 . To support and promote neighborhood initiated efforts to preserve their quality of life .
4 . To promote compatible and sensitive new development and redevelopment .
5 . To stabilize property values .
6 . To provide residents and property owners with a planning tool for future development .
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