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DRAFT |DLYl3.2O1l <br />m Comprehensive. hconsiders the entire geographic area of La Porte, <br />including how the City ties into the surrounding areas, e.g, neighboring <br />municipalities, industrial districts, and port terminals; and <br />w Shurt-mndLong-texmm.|t assesses near- and long-term needs and desires <br />across a variety of inter -related topics that represent the key building <br />blocks ofLaPorte (e.g.;land use, growth management, mobility, housing <br />and neighborhoods, economic development, parks and recreation, utility <br />infrastructure, and public facilities and services). <br />Chapter 211 of the Local Government [ode authorizes <br />MEMP municipalities in Texas to adopt zoning regulations in <br />accordance with u comprehensive plan. In this way, zoned <br />cities like LaPorte are called tuhave ocomprehensive plan. According tothe <br />state statues, the zoning regulations must hedesigned to: <br />a lessen congestion imthe streets; <br />* secure safety from fire, panic and other dangers; <br />w promote health and the general welfare; <br />w provide adequate light and air; <br />* prevent the overcrowding ofland; <br />* avoid undue concentration ofpopulation; ur <br />