Hallsville B-1 Central Business District ordinance (§ 400.430)
Chapter 400: Planning and Zoning Regulations · Article V. Zoning Regulations
In short: In the B-1 Central Business District, buildings and land may be used only for uses allowed in the C-2 Commercial District, and homes are allowed only on upper floors above ground-floor commercial space. Every lot needs public water and sewer, and there are no dimensional requirements.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
A. Purpose. This district is intended to provide for commercial facilities in the central business district. The principal land uses are retail sales, services, offices and public facilities.
B. Permitted Uses. In District B-1, no building, land or premises shall be used and no building shall be hereafter erected, constructed, reconstructed or altered, except for one (1) or more of the following uses.
1. All uses permitted within the C-2 Commercial District.
2. Structures used for dwelling purposes shall be restricted to upper stories of those buildings in which the ground floor is occupied or was designed to be occupied by one (1) or more of the permitted commercial uses.
C. Water Supply And Sewage Systems. Each lot within a B-1 Zoning District shall be served by a public water supply and a public sewer system.
D. Parking Regulations. Off-street parking space shall be provided in accordance with the requirements set forth in Section 400.580 of this Chapter.
E. Dimensional Requirements. None.
Official source: City of Hallsville official Code of Ordinances (online), § 400.430
Last checked November 1, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.