GENERAL PROVISIONS.
Dallas City Code ch. 51, art. I
in effectDallas City Code § 51-1.102 APPLICABILITY AND PURPOSE.
SEC. 51-1.102. APPLICABILITY AND PURPOSE.
(a) Applicability.
(1) At any time prior to March 1, 1987, an applicant for a change in zoning district classification or boundary may voluntarily elect to proceed under either this chapter or Chapter 51A. Any request for a change in zoning district classification or boundary that is formally initiated on or after March 1, 1987 must be made under Chapter 51A.
(2) This chapter continues to apply to all property in the city that retains one of the base zoning classifications listed in Section 51-4.101.
(3) Chapter 51A (and not this chapter) automatically applies to all property that is annexed into the city on or after March 1, 1987.
(b) Purpose.
(1) In general. The regulations in this chapter have been established in accordance with a comprehensive plan for the purpose of promoting the health, safety, morals, and general welfare of the city in order to:
(A) ensure safe and efficient circulation of all modes of transportation, prioritizing transit and active transportation modes;
(B) secure safety from fire, flooding, and other dangers;
(C) provide adequate light and air;
(D) prevent the overcrowding of land;
(E) avoid undue concentration of population;
(F) facilitate the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewage, schools, parks, and other public requirements;
(G) promote the character of areas of the city;
(H) limit the uses in areas of the city that are peculiarly suitable for particular uses;
(I) conserve the value of buildings; and
(J) encourage the most appropriate use of land throughout the city.
(2) Compliance with FHAA. This paragraph incorporates by reference the language of Paragraph (2), “Compliance with FHAA,” of Subsection (b), “Purpose,” of Section 51A-1.102, “Applicability and Purpose,” of Article I, “General Provisions,” of CHAPTER 51A of the Dallas City Code, as that paragraph exists today and as it may be amended in the future. (Ord. Nos. 19455; 21044; 26140; 33112)
Dallas City Code § 51-1.103 ENFORCEMENT.
SEC. 51-1.103. ENFORCEMENT.
This section incorporates by reference the language of Section 51A-1.103 of Chapter 51A of the Dallas City Code, as amended. (Ord. Nos. 18001; 19963; 20236; 26286)
Dallas City Code § 51-1.104 CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY.
SEC. 51-1.104. CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY.
This section incorporates by reference the language in Section 51A-1.104 of Chapter 51A of the Dallas Development Code, as amended. (Ord. Nos. 21735; 22204; 24439; 26579)
Dallas City Code § 51-1.104.1 APPLICATIONS.
SEC. 51-1.104.1. APPLICATIONS.
This section incorporates by reference the language of Section 51A-1.104.1 of Chapter 51A of the Dallas Development Code, as amended. (Ord. Nos. 21633; 26536)
Dallas City Code § 51-1.105 FEES.
SEC. 51-1.105. FEES.
This section incorporates by reference the language of Section 51A-1.105 of CHAPTER 51A, “DALLAS DEVELOPMENT CODE: ORDINANCE NO. 19455, AS AMENDED,” of the Dallas City Code, as that section exists today and as it may be amended in the future. (Ord. Nos. 17158; 17388; 18177; 18411; 18554; 18876; 18922; 18942; 19080; 19300; 19358; 19373; 19481; 19557; 19832; 20073; 20093; 20132; 20926; 21751; 22004; 24843; 25097)
Dallas City Code § 51-1.105.1 FEE EXEMPTIONS AND REFUNDS.
SEC. 51-1.105.1. FEE EXEMPTIONS AND REFUNDS.
This section incorporates by reference the language of Section 51A-1.105.1 of Chapter 51A of the Dallas Development Code, as amended. (Ord. 26924)
Dallas City Code § 51-1.106 NOTIFICATION SIGNS REQUIRED TO BE OBTAINED AND POSTED BY APPLICANT.
SEC. 51-1.106. NOTIFICATION SIGNS REQUIRED TO BE OBTAINED AND POSTED BY APPLICANT.
This section incorporates by reference the language of Section 51A-1.106 of CHAPTER 51A, “PART II OF THE DALLAS DEVELOPMENT CODE,” as that section exists today and as it may be amended in the future. (Ord. Nos. 18177; 19872; 19963; 20926; 22389)
Dallas City Code § 51-1.107 SPECIAL EXCEPTION FOR THE HANDICAPPED.
SEC. 51-1.107. SPECIAL EXCEPTION FOR THE HANDICAPPED.
This section incorporates by reference the language of Section 51A-1.107, “Handicapped Special Exception,” of Article I, “General Provisions,” of CHAPTER 51A of the Dallas City Code, as that section exists today and as it may be amended in the future. (Ord. 26140)
Dallas City Code § 51-1.108 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN.
SEC. 51-1.108. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN.
This section incorporates by reference the language of Section 51A-1.108 of Chapter 51A of the Dallas City Code, as amended. (Ord. 26371)
Dallas City Code § 51-1.109 APPORTIONMENT OF EXACTIONS.
SEC. 51-1.109. APPORTIONMENT OF EXACTIONS.
This section incorporates by reference the language of Section 51A-1.109 of Chapter 51A of the Dallas Development Code, as amended. (Ord. 26530)
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