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4 .I J CHAPTER 4: ZONING REGULATIONS ARTICLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS Division 1: Purpose The zoning regulations and districts contained in this Chapter are established in accordance with an adopted master plan, as authorized by Chapter 211 of the Texas Local Government Code, for the purpose of promoting the public health, safety, morals and general welfare, and protecting and preserving places and areas of historical, cultural and/or architectural importance and significance within the City limits. They have been designed to lessen the congestion in the streets, to secure safety from fire, panic and other dangers, to ensure adequate light and air, to prevent the overcrowding of land and thus avoid undue concentration of population, and to facilitate the adequate provision of transportation, water supply, wastewater treatment, schools, parks and other public requirements. They are established with reasonable consideration for, among other things, the character of each zoning district and its peculiar suitability for the particular uses specified, conserving the value of buildings and environmentally sensitive features, and encouraging the most appropriate use of land throughout the City. Division 2: Zoning District Map Section 4.1.2.1 Division of the City into Districts The City is hereby divided into zones, or districts, and the boundaries of zoning districts set out herein are delineated upon the Zoning District Map of the City, which may also be cited as the "Zoning Map", which is adopted as a part of this Code as fully as if the same were set forth herein in detail. Section 4.1.2.2 The Official Zoning District Map (a) Official Map. The Zoning Map shall be maintained as an electronic file in the office of the Planning Director and labeled as "Official Zoning Map of the City of San Marcos, Texas". This map shall be the official Zoning Map and shall bear the signature of the mayor, attested by the City Clerk, shall bear the seal of the City, and shall contain the following certification: "This is to certify that this is the Official Zoning Map referred to in Chapter 4 of the Land Development Code, Ordinance No. _ of the City of San Marcos, Texas, adopted on the _ day of 200_, as amended by official action of the City Council". In case of any question, this version of the map shall be controlling. Cily of San Marcos, Texas 4-1 Land Development Code - Final