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2021-022 - Amending the Zoning Ordinance No. 1710 for a Map Amendment from An Agricultural District to a One-Family District for the Colonial Parks Estates Addition Phase IIORDINANCE NO. 2021-022 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 CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION REGARDING THE PETITION OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS FOR A MAP AMENDMENT FROM AN AGRICULTURE DISTRICT (A) TO A ONE -FAMILY DISTRICT NO. 1 (SF -1), FOR THE COLONIAL PARKS ESTATES ADDITION PHASE II; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, in December of 1997 Ordinance No. 97-059 temporarily classified property as an Agricultural District with the procedure for establishing permanent zoning on annexed territory not yet completed when Colonial Parks Estates Addition Phase II was developed; and WHEREAS, although the subject area is currently zoned Agriculture (A), under the Future Land Use Map this area• is guided for Low Density Residential and the current land uses are primarily single-family homes on 1.5+ acre lots; and, WHEREAS, following notice and publication as required by law, the Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing on the proposed amendment to the City Zoning Map for the Colonial Parks Estates Addition Phase II changing from an Agriculture District (A) to a One -Family District No. 1 (SF -1), as depicted in map attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference and made a formal recommendation to City Council to approve same; and WHEREAS, on July 26, 2021, following notice and publication as required by law, the City Council of the City of Paris conducted a public hearing on the proposed amendment to the City Zoning Map, and having considered the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission and the testimony and evidence introduced at said public hearing, found and determined that approving the aforesaid zoning map change would be consistent with the Comprehensive Future Land Use Plan of the City of Paris, consistent with the City Zoning Ordinance, and in the best interests of the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the City of Paris by a vote of 7 ayes and 0 nays. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED 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. Section 2. That the Official Zoning Map of the City of Paris, Texas and Zoning Ordinance No. 1710 of the City of Paris as heretofore amended to change an Agriculture District (A), to a One -Family District No. 1 (SF -1), in the Colonial Parks Estates Addition 0 Phase II, as set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. Section 3. That the Chief Building Official of the City of Paris be, and he is hereby, directed to change the Official Zoning Map of the City of Paris, Texas to reflect the changes set forth in this ordinance. Section 4. That all provisions of the ordinances of the City of Paris, Texas in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed, and all other provisions of the ordinances of the City of Paris not in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. Section 5. That the repeal of any ordinance or part of ordinances affected by the enactment of this ordinance shall not be construed as abandoning any action now pending under or by virtue of such ordinance or as discontinuing, abating, modifying, or altering any penalty accruing or to accrue, or as affecting any rights of the municipality under any section or provisions of any ordinance at the time of passage of this ordinance. Section 6. That it is the intention of the City Council of the City of Paris that this ordinance and every provision hereof, shall be considered severable, and the invalidity or partial invalidity of any section, clause, or provisions of this ordinance shall not affect the validity of any other portion of this ordinance. Section 7. That any person violating any provision of this ordinance shall be guilty of a Misdemeanor, and upon conviction, shall be subject to a fine in accordance with provisions of Sec. 1.01.009 of the City of Paris Code of Ordinances, and each and every day's continuance of any violation of the above -enumerated sections shall constitute and be deemed a separate offense. Section 8. This ordinance shall become effective from and after its passage and publication as required by law. PASSED AND ADOPTED on this 26th day of July, 2021, by the City Council of the City of Paris, in regular session, following notice and publication as required by law. Ellis, City Clerk PR VED AS TO FORM: &4,Tza4e H. Harris, City Attorney e'7;' Paula Portugal, Mayo Colonial Park Estates GenwaW on MUM Legend Colonial Park Estates Boundaries Streets 125 250 500 Fee By: M. Mursewick