How do I find out what uses are allowed in each zoning district?

In order to determine what uses are allowed in each district you will need to access the City of Port Arthur’s online Code of Ordinances. On the left hand side of the page, select Appendix A: Zoning. Then click on Section 7 Use of Land and Buildings to view table. This table will show you what is allowed in each zoning district. If you have any questions, please contact the Planning and Zoning Division at 409-983-8135.

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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?