2012-015 ORD AMENIDNG ZONING ORDINANCE NO 1710 TO REZONE LOT 12 BLOCK 259ORDINANCE NO. 2012-015
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 12 BLOCK
259, CITY OF PARIS, LAMAR COUNTY, TEXAS LOCATED IN THE 700
BLOCK OF NORTH COLLEGIATE DRIVE, FROM A PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (PDa1-b) COMMERCIAL CENTER OR HOUSING
DEVELOPMENT TO A ONE -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT NO. 2 (SF -2)
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.
WHEREAS, the Planning & Zoning Commission received a request for an
amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Paris to rezone Lot 12 City Block 259,
Paris, Lamar County, Texas, located in the 700 Block of North Collegiate Drive, from a
Planned Development District (PDa1-b) Commercial Center or Housing Development to a
One -Family Dwelling District No. 2 (SF -2); and,
WHEREAS, on May 7, 2012, 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; and,
WHEREAS, on May 31, 2012, 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 in the best interests of the public health, safety, and welfare of the
citizens of the City of Paris by a vote of 6 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 is hereby further amended
to rezone Lot 12, City Block 259, City of Paris, Lamar County, Texas being located in the 700
Block of North Collegiate Drive, Paris, Lamar County, Texas, from a Planned Development
District (PDa1-b) Commercial Center or Housing Development to a One -Family Dwelling
District No. 2 (SF -2).
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. 1-6 of Chapter One 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. That the City Council voted by a supermajority vote of the entire Council
6 ayes and 0 nays to suspend the rule requiring two readings before adoption of city
ordinances.
Section 9. That this ordinance shall become effective from and after its passage of the
first reading and publication as required by law.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on the first and final reading this 31st day of May, 2012
ATTEST:
nice Ellis, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
W. Kent Mc y Attorney
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TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning and Zoning Commission
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Jeanna Scott, Assistant Building Official
SUBJECT: Zoning Change Request
DATE: April 30, 2012
The following zoning change request will be presented at the May 7, 2012, meeting of the
Planning and Zoning Commission and the May 31, 2012, meeting of the City Council of the City
of Paris for consideration:
East Paris Baptist Church is requesting a change in zoning from a Planned Development
District (PDal-b) Commercial Center or Housing Development/Community Unit
Development to a One -Family Dwelling District No. 2 (SF -2), on Lot 12, City Block 259,
being located in the 700 Block of North Collegiate Drive. East Paris Baptist Church is
proposing to expand their parking lot. The Comprehensive Plan recommends this property
be zoned Retail.
cc: Gene Anderson, Interim City Manager
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