2013-044 Approve the petition of Michael and Stephanie Hall for a change in zoning to rezone Lots 5 and part of 3 of City Block 154, located in the 600 to 1000 block of West Washington StreetORDINANCE NO. 013 -044
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 LOTS 5 AND
PART OF 3 OF CITY BLOCK 154, BEING LOCATED IN THE 600 TO 1000
BLOCK OF WEST WASHINGTON STREET, FROM A HEAVY INDUSTRIAL
DISTRICT (HI) TO LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (LI); AND ON PART OF
LOTS 3 AND 4, CITY BLOCK 154, BEING LOCATED IN THE 600 TO 1000
BLOCK OF WEST WASHINGTON STREET, FROM A HEAVY INDUSTRIAL
DISTRICT (HI) TO A ONE - FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT NO.2 (SF -2); ALL
LOTS BEING LOCATED IN THE 600 TO 1000 BLOCK OF WEST
WASHINGTON STREET, CITY OF PARIS, LAMAR COUNTY, TEXAS,
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 Lots 5 and part of 3 of
City Block 154, from a Heavy Industrial District (HI) to a Light Industrial District (LI); and
on part of Lots 3 and 4, City Block 154, being located in the 600 to 1000 Block of West
Washington Street, from a Heavy Industrial District (HI) to a One- Family Dwelling District
No. 2 (SF -2); all lots being located in the 600 TO 1000 Block of West Washington Street,
City of Paris, Lamar County, Texas; and,
WHEREAS, on December 3, 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 December 16, 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 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 Lots 5 and part of 3 of City Block 154, from a Heavy Industrial District (HI) to a
Light Industrial District (LI); and on part of Lots 3 and 4, City Block 154, being located in
the 600 to 1000 Block of West Washington Street, from a Heavy Industrial District (HI) to a
One- Family Dwelling District No. 2 (SF -2); all lots being located in the 600 TO 1000 Block of
West Washington Street, City of Paris, Lamar County, Texas.
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 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 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.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on by the City Council of the City of Paris, in regular
session on this the 16th day of December, 2013. 1
ATTEST:
anice Ellis, City Clerk
APPROVE S TO FORM:
W. Kent Mcilyar, City Attorney