2026-007 - Amend zoning from a planned development to commercial – Paris Towne Crossing Addition, Block 1, Lot 6B, N. Collegiate Drive and Pine Mill Road.ORDINANCE NO. 2026-007
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 TO CHANGE THE ZONING FROM PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT (PD) TO A COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (C) ON THE
FOLLOWING PROPERTY: PARIS TOWNE CROSSING ADDITION BLOCK 1,
LOT 6B, LCAD PARCEL NO. 121806 (8.12 ACRES), LOCATED ON N.
COLLEGIATE DRIVE AND PINE MILL ROAD; PROVIDING A REPEALER
CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A PENALTY
CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission received a request for an
amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Paris for 8.12 acres of property located in
the Paris Towne Crossing Addition Block 1, Lot 6B, LCAD Parcel No. 121806, located on
North Collegiate Drive and Pine Mill Road; and
WHEREAS, on August 4, 2025, 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 Ordinance and, following said hearing, made formal
recommendation to the City Council to approve the requested zoning with a vote of 7 ayes
and 0 nays; and,
WHEREAS, on March 23, 2026, 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 Ordinance, 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 change would be consistent with
the Comprehensive Future Land Use Plan of the City of Paris, consistent with the City Zoning
Ordinance, and would be in the best interests of the public health, safety, and welfare of the
citizens of the City of Paris by a vote of -A— ayes and o 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 and are incorporated herein for all purposes.
Section 2. That the Official Zoning Map of the City of Paris, Texas and Zoning
Ordinance No. 1710 of the City of Paris is hereby amended to change the Zoning Ordinance
of the City of Paris from a Planned Development (PD) to a Commercial District (C) on 8.1.2
acres of property located in the Paris Towne Crossing Addition Block 1, Lot 6B, LCAD Parcel
No. 121806, located on North Collegiate Drive and Pine Mill Road within the City of Paris.
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 S. 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 23rd day of March 2026, by the City Council of the
City of Paris, in regular se,�ion)ifq,�owing notice and publication as required by law.
i3V THE
Mihir Panfaj, Mayor
ATTEST:
ice Ellis, City Clerk
,7,"VE9 AS TO FORM:
�fel)hanie H. Harris, City Attorney
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