2008-016-ORD-APPROVING AND ADOPTING REVISIONS TO FUTURE LAND USE PLAN MAP AND FUTURE LAND USE PLAN MAP LEGEND EXPLANATIONS2008-016
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS
APPROVING AND ADOPTING REVISIONS TO THE FUTURE LAND USE PLAN MAP
AND THE FUTURE LAND USE PLAN MAP LEGEND EXPLANATIONS OF THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS
RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE, A PENALTY CLAUSE AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Section 211.004 of the Local Government Code requires that all zoning
regulations must be adopted in accordance with a comprehensive plan and must be designated to
lessen congestion in the streets; secure safety from fire, panic, and other dangers; promote health
and the general welfare; provide adequate light and air; prevent the overcrowding of land, avoid
undue concentration of population; or facilitate the adequate provision of transportation, water,
sewers, schools, parks, and other public requirements; and,
WHEREAS, on September 6, 2001, the City Council of the City of Paris enacted Ordinance
No. 2001-054 which adopted a new Comprehensive Zoning and Land Use Plan for the City of Paris;
and,
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission has undertaken a thorough review of the
City's comprehensive Zoning and Land Use Plan in order to recommend revisions that would reflect
actual land use changes in various areas over the past few years, and provide better guidance for
future land use development that logically fits with those land use trends and has additionally
developed more comprehensive definitions for the land uses themselves; and,
WHEREAS, on April 7, 2008, the Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed and approved
proposed changes to the Future Land Use Plan Map and Future Land Use Plan Map Legend
Explanations and in accordance with Chapter 213 of the Local Government Code the Planning and
Zoning Commission held a public hearing on May 5, 2008; and,
WHEREAS, on May 12, 2008, the City Council of the City of Paris held a public hearing to
receive input from the citizens of the City of Paris regarding the proposed amendments to the
Future Land Use Plan Map and Future Land Use Plan Map Legend Explanations as contained in
Exhibit A attached hereto; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to adopt the aforesaid amendments to the Future Land
Use Plan Map and the Future Land Use Plan Map Legend Explanations of the Comprehensive Plan,
and the same should be approved.
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 proposed amendments to the Future Land Use Plan Map and the
Future Land Use Plan Map Legend Explanations of the Comprehensive Plan, attached hereto as
Exhibit A and made a part hereof, be and they are hereby approved and adopted.
Section 3. 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 4. 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 S. 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 6. That any person violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be guilty
of a Misdemeanor, and, upon conviction, shall be fined in any sum not to exceed $2,000.00, and each
and every day's continuance of any violation of the above -enumerated sections shall constitute and
be deemed a separate offense.
Section 7. That this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 12th day of May, 2008.
sse Jame reelen, Mayor
ATTESTED:
�iceffllis, CityClerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
W. Kent Mc ar, City Attorney
Comprehensive Plan, City of Paris, Texas
Future Land Use
LAND USE PLAN MAP. THE FUTURE LAND USE PLAN IS DEVELOPED BASED ON THE FOLLOWING
LAND USE CLASSIFICATIONS.
CITY OF PARIS FUTURE LAND USE PLAN MAP
LEGEND EXPLANATIONS
Low -Density Residential This use is representative of traditional, single-family
detached dwelling units. Of the residential categories,
it is recommended that low density residential
continue to account for the largest percentage. The
areas designated for low density residential land use
are generally not adjacent to major thoroughfares or
incompatible land uses, and are in proximity to
existing single-family residential land use. Although
all single family areas should be labeled "low
density," the. City should allow and promote a range
of lot sizes.
Moderate Density Residential This use is representative of two-family attached
dwelling units, such as duplex units and townhomes.
Medium density land uses often provide areas for
"empty nesters" who may not want the maintenance
of a large -lot single-family home, and for young
families who may find a townhome or duplex more
affordable than a single-family home. The City
should consider each proposed medium density
development on its own merit but also generally on
the following:
• The patio homes or townhomes provide a
buffer between single family land uses and
higher intensity land uses such as multiple
family or nonresidential.
• The patio homes or townhomes provide a
buffer between single family land uses and
major thoroughfares or collectors.
• The land proposed for development of patio
homes or townhomes is located along an
arterial or collector roadway.
High Density Residential Traditional apartment -type units in attached living
complexes characterize high density residential land
use. There are currently several high density
residential areas within Paris. It should also be noted
that medium density uses should also be permitted in
any area designated for high density use. In order to
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ensure that multiple -family areas are designed to a
high standard wherever they develop in the future, the
City should consider incorporating the following
guidelines into the Zoning Ordinance:
• The proposed multi -family tract should be
adjacent to an arterial roadway;
• All structures within the multi -family
development should be at least 90 percent
masonry on exterior of the first story;
• If the tract is adjacent to single-family
residential dwellings, transition areas
(greenspace, buffer areas, medium density
development, etc.) should be incorporated into
the project;
• Based upon the density of the complex, an
appropriate amount of usable open space
should be required.
Manufactured Housing This use consists of "HUD -code manufactured
homes" as defined in Section 1201.003 of the Texas
Occupations Code, as amended.
Planned Development District This classification includes all uses and developments
with design standards to assure transition to and
protection of the adjacent properties, based upon site
plan review approval.
Office This use consists of commercial developments
providing services for sale such as an accountant or a
physician, or providing general office and
administrative uses.
Retail
Retail land use areas are intended to provide for a
variety of retail trade, personal, and business services
and establishments, such as grocery store, drug store,
restaurant, or department store. Retail establishments
generally require greater visibility than do other types
of nonresidential land use (e.g., office, commercial).
As such, retail land uses have been designated in the
higher traffic areas and at major intersections.
However, retail uses do not have outside storage and
sale of items, with the exception of occasional
temporary displays of items not specifically prohibited
by zoning regulations.
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Commercial Areas designated for commercial land use are
intended for a variety of commercial uses and
establishments with outside storage, display, and
sales. Examples of such uses include automobile -
related services, manufactured home sales, self -
storage units, welding shops, and pawn shops.
Commercial uses often locate along major
thoroughfares not because they need the visibility, as
retail uses generally do, but because they need the
accessibility. The challenge lies in the fact that
commercial uses generally have a greater need for
outside storage areas, and these areas tend to lessen
the visual quality of major thoroughfares.
CentralArea This classification includes a mix of residential, retail,
service, and business uses that provide for the daily
convenience needs of on-site and nearby employees
and residents. The purpose is to provide for pedestrian
and transit -oriented high density employment and
cultural uses together with limited complementary
retail and higher density residential and other
compatible uses that enhance the Central Area.
Light Industrial This use includes light manufacturing processes
which are contained within a building or which do not
emit detectable dust, odor, smoke, gas, or fumes
beyond the bounding property lines of the lot or tract
upon which the use is located and which do not
generate noise or vibration at the boundary of the
District which is generally perceptible in frequency or
pressure above the ambient level of noise in the
adjacent areas.
Heavy Industrial
Public Lands and Institutions
Parks and Recreation
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This use includes intensive land uses including
manufacturing, industrial servicing, or storage process
not prohibited by law. Most uses in this District
require a Specific Use Permit (SUP).
This use includes primarily government, education,
and health facilities.
Open space amenities for both active and passive
recreation. This category includes sport facilities,
open space, playgrounds, recreation centers, and
aquatic facilities. It does not include private
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neighborhood recreation centers.
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Agricultural This category includes uses devoted primarily to the
tilling of soil, the raising of crops, horticulture,
livestock, poultry, feed lots, and related commercial
and industrial activities. It allows residential densities
up to 1 dwelling unit per 5 acres.
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