2015-017 - Change in Zoning from a Public Lands and Institution District (PLI) to Two-Family Dwelling DistrictORDINANCE NO. 2015 -017
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 9, CITY
BLOCK 151, BEING LOCATED AT 616 W. WASHINGTON STREET, IN THE
CITY OF PARIS, LAMAR COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM A PUBLIC LANDS AND
INSTITUTIONS DISTRICT (PLI) TO A TWO- FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT
(2 -F), ADDING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT (9) FOR INSTITUTIONS OF
RELIGIOUS OR PHILANTHROPIC NATURE; 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 and Zoning Commission received a request for an
amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Paris to rezone Lot 9, City Block 151,
located at 616 W. Washington, City of Paris, Lamar County, Texas, from a Public Lands and
Institutions District (PLI) to a Two - Family Dwelling District (2 -F), adding a Specific Use
Permit (9) for Institutions of Religious or Philanthropic Nature; and
WHEREAS, on July 6, 2015, 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 July 13, 2015, 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 9, City Block 151, located at 616 W. Washington, City of Paris, Lamar County,
Texas, from a Public Lands and Institutions District (PLI) to a Two - Family Dwelling District
(2 -F), adding a Specific Use Permit (9) for Institutions of Religious or Philanthropic Nature.
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 13th day of July, 2015. A , f
ATTEST:
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Nnice Ellis, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
W. Kent McI ya , City Attorney