§ 2. Purpose and scope.

It is hereby declared to be the purpose and intent of the city council by enacting this ordinance that the zoning regulations and districts, as herein established, have been made in accordance with a comprehensive plan for the purpose of promoting the health, safety, morals, and general welfare of the city. They have been designed to lessen the congestion in the streets; to secure safety from fire, panic, and other dangers; to provide adequate light and air; to prevent the overcrowding of the land; to avoid undue concentration of population; to facilitate the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks, open spaces, and to protect and enhance historical, cultural and environmental qualities, and other public requirements. They have been made with reasonable consideration, among other things; of the right to use the land subject to reasonable regulations; of the character of the district and its peculiar suitability for the particular uses specified; and with a view of conserving the value of land and buildings and encouraging the most appropriate use of land throughout the city consistent with the comprehensive plan as required by law.

The provisions of this zoning ordinance constitute minimum requirements for the promotion of the public health, safety, comfort, morals and general welfare of the City of Haltom City, Texas. Wherever higher or more restrictive standards are established by provisions of any other applicable statute, ordinance or regulation than is established by the provisions of this ordinance, the provisions of such other statute, ordinance or regulation shall govern.