2015-037 - Wayne Brown change in zoningORDINANCE NO. 2015 -037
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, CITY
BLOCK 258 -A, BEING LOCATED AT 2185 AND 2193 EAST CHERRY
STREET, IN THE CITY OF PARIS, LAMAR COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM A
MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT -2 (MF -2) TO A COMMERCIAL
DISTRICT (C); ADDING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT (55) FOR A SELF
STORAGE /MINI WAREHOUSE 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 and Zoning Commission received a request for an
amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Paris to rezone Lot 1, City Block 258 -A,
being located at 2185 and 2193 East Cherry Street, in the City of Paris, Lamar County,
Texas, from a Multiple - Family Dwelling District -2 (MF -2) to a Commercial District (C),
with a Specific Use Permit (55) for a Self - Storage /Mini Warehouse; and
WHEREAS, on December 7, 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 December 14, 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 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 5 ayes and 5 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 258 -A, being located at 2185 and 2193 East Cherry Street, in the
City of Paris, Lamar County, Texas, from a Multiple- Family Dwelling District -2 (MF -2) to a
Commercial District (C), with a Specific Use Permit (55) for a Self- Storage /Mini
Warehouse, with the following conditions:
1. Fencing shall be established totally along the perimeter of the property;
2. Low level security lighting shall face inward;
3. The southern boundary shall be visually buffered with landscaping material.
All three conditions shall be implemented with the approval of the City of Paris staff.
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.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on by the City Council of the City of Paris, in regular
session on this the 14th day of December, 2015.
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Sue Lancaster, Mayor Pro -Tem
ATTEST:
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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