2026-031 - Amendments to Exhibit 9B, Zoning Ordinance, including Section 15 Nonconforming Uses and Structures, and related provisions, to allow limited reinvestment, modernization, reconstruct

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heaQh, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the City of Paris by a vote of 5 ayes and 0 nays. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS: Section 1. That the findings set out in the preamble to this ordinance are hereby in all things approved and are incorporated herein for all purposes. Section 2. That City of Paris Zoning Ordinance No. 1710, Section 15-100, "Nonconforming Uses and Structures," shall be hereby amended by adding a new Section 15-103, "Reinvestment in Legal Nonconforming Residential Uses," to read as follows: "15-103. Reinvestment in Legal Nonconforming Residential Uses "Notwithstanding any provision of Sections 15-100 through 15-102, an existing owner - occupied single-family dwelling that is a legal nonconforming use may be enlarged, altered, reconstructed, modernized, or improved in accordance with this section. "A. Eligibility. "The Building Official may approve additions or alterations to a legal nonconforming single-family dwelling when all of the following conditions are met: 1. The dwelling is a legal nonconforming residential use established pursuant to Section 15-100; 2. The property is owner -occupied and qualifies for a homestead exemption through the Lamar County Appraisal District, or owner occupancy is otherwise demonstrated by sworn affidavit acceptable to the City; 3. The residential use remains a single-family dwelling and no additional dwelling unit is created; 4. The proposed improvement does not increase residential density; 5. The proposed improvement complies with all applicable building, fire, drainage, floodplain, and health regulations; 6. The proposed improvement does not increase any existing nonconformity relating to setbacks, height, lot coverage, parking, screening, or other dimensional standards; 7. The proposed improvement does not expand the use into a more intensive residential or nonresidential use classification. "B. Expansion Limitation. The cumulative gross floor area of additions approved under this section shall not exceed thirty-five percent (35%) of the gross floor area of the principal structure as lawfully existing on the effective date of this ordinance.