2013-035 Changing the zoning (Heritage Ridge Investments) from a Commercial District to a Commercial District with a Specific Use Permit auto fuel salesORDINANCE NO. 2013 -035
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 1, BEING
CITY BLOCK 329, BEING LOCATED AT 3905 AND 3965 BONHAM STREET,
IN THE CITY OF PARIS, LAMAR COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM A COMMERCIAL
DISTRICT (C), TO A COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (C) WITH A SPECIFIC USE
PERMIT (49) FOR AUTO FUEL SALES 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.
WHEREAS, the Planning & Zoning Commission received a request for an
amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Paris to rezone Lot 1, City Block 329, City
of Paris, Lamar County, Texas, from a Commercial District (C) to a Commercial District (C)
with a Specific Use Permit (49); and
WHEREAS, on October 7, 2013, 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 October 14 ,2013, 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 ayes and 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 1, City Block 329, being located at 3905 and 3965 Bonham Street, in the City
of Paris, Lamar County, Texas, from Commercial District (C) to a Commercial District (C),
with a Specific Use Permit (49) for auto fuel sales.
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 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 provision 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 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 14th day of October, 2013.
ATTEST:
nice Ellis, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
W. Kent M r, ity Attorne