§ 4.3.1. General Purposes of Commercial Zoning Districts

The commercial zoning districts are intended to:

(1)

Accommodate a range of non-residential uses including office, retail, commercial, and service uses needed by Ennis.

(2)

Encourage site planning, land use planning, and architectural design that create interesting and attractive environments.

(3)

Maintain and enhance the city's economic base and provide a range of shopping, entertainment and employment opportunities for the residents and visitors of Ennis.

(4)

Minimize potential negative impacts of commercial development on adjacent residential neighborhoods.

(5)

Help ensure that the appearance and operational impacts of commercial developments do not adversely affect the character of the areas in which they are located.