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Regular Council Meeting March 14, 2016 Page 3 AMENDING SECTION 17, "CREATION OF BUILDING SITE;" BY AMENDING SECTION 20, "COMPLETION OF BUILDING UNDER CONSTRUCTION;" BY AMENDING SECTION 22, "GENERAL DEFINITIONS;" BY AMENDING SECTION 28, "REGULATION OF WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWERS AND FACILITIES;" PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Planning Director Alan Efrussy explained that many sections of the Zoning Ordinance were outdated and updates were recommended to aid in coordination with the development community and planning applicants. He further explained the amendments were not a complete, comprehensive update of the ordinance, but rather to address problems that were immediate and apparent. Mr. Efrussy told the Council that Planning and Zoning recommended approval of the amendments. Mayor Hashmi opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak in support or opposition of this item, to please come forward. With no one speaking, Mayor Hashmi closed the public hearing. A Motion to approve this item was made by Mayor Hashmi and seconded by Council Member Pickle. Motion carried, 5 ayes — 0 nays. 14. Conduct a public hearing, discuss and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2016 -007: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1710 OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED, SO AS TO REZONE LOT 13, CITY BLOCK 315, BEING LOCATED AT 4225 LAMAR AVENUE, SUITE D, IN THE CITY OF PARIS, LAMAR COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM A GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT (GR) TO A GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT (GR) WITH A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR A TATTOO SHOP TO THE EXISTING PROPERTY; DIRECTING A CHANGE ACCORDINGLY IN THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Following Mr. Efrussy's explanation of this item, he answered questions from City Council. Council Member Clifford questioned Chapter 146 of the Texas Health and Safety Code, and Mr. Efrussy said approval was recommended condition upon adherence to the Texas Health and Safety Code. Mayor Hashmi opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak in support or opposition of this item, to please come forward. With no one speaking, Mayor Hashmi closed the public hearing.