What is the purpose of zoning?

Zoning is the practice of dividing an area into districts within which regulations and requirements uniformly govern the use, placement, spacing and size of land and buildings. Zoning is most of often utilized to protect properties from incompatible adjacent land uses and to preserve the “character” of a community.

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1. What is the purpose of a replat?
2. What is the purpose of zoning?
3. How do I check the zoning of a piece of property?
4. How do I find out what uses are allowed in each zoning district?
5. Does the City enforce deed restrictions?
6. What if the zoning district does not allow my proposed use?
7. How do I change the zoning on my property?
8. What is a zoning verification letter and how do I get one?
9. What are variances?
10. What are the building setbacks for my property?
11. How do I measure a setback?
12. Who assigns a street address?
13. May I move a mobile home or manufactured home into the City of Port Arthur?
14. What is a Pre-Development Meeting?
15. Who attends the Pre-Development Meeting?
16. How do I schedule a Pre-Development Meeting?