HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 14841: CALLING A PUBLIC HEARINGINTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
is MAYOR, QTY COUNCIL, AND QTY MANAGER
FxoM: COLLEEN RUSSELL, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING
svslECr: RESOLUITON- 14841, A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A
PUBLIC HEARING TO AMEND SECTIONS 7-100, 7-101,
22.101, 26-100, OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE (APPENDIX
A) OF THE QTY OF PORT ARTT IUR CODE OF
ORDINANCES
DATE: ~ 11/26/08
REQUEST:
Planning Department is requesting that the Council pass a resolution to allow for a zoning
ordinance amendment of Sections 7, 22 and 26 of the Code of Ordinances that will
influence residential accessory uses.
BACKGROUND:
The Port Arthur Zoning Ordinance -Section 7 is required to be amended to add pet
grooming to the schedule of uses. Section 22 is required to be amended along with the
definitions in Section 26 which will define the criteria for pet grooming. These
amendments will allow for zoning case SUP 206 (Z08-1 I) to be heard in compliance with
the changes.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL EFFECT:
None
STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT:
None
SUMMARY:
The resolution will allow for the passage for amendments to the Code of Ordinances.
P.R. NO. 14841
11/26/08 CWR
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING
TO AMEND SECTIONS 7-100, 7-101; 22.101, 26-100, OF THE
ZONING ORDINANCE (APPENDIX A) OF THE CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR CODE OF ORDINANCES
WHEREAS, at its November 25, 2008 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission has
recommended various amendments to the Zoning Ordinance (Appendix A of the City of Port
Arthur Code of Ordinances);
WHEREAS, amendments are being recommended for the following Sections of the Zoning
Ordinance:
Section 7-100.• Schedule o Uses will be amended to add Pet Grooming to the Schedule of
Uses set forth in Section 7-101 via specific use permit (SUP).
Section 22-100 and 22-101: Special Conditions by Use will be amended to add sub-
section 21.1 to allow Pet Grooming Shops in residential districts.
Section 26-100: Definitions will be amended to add sub-section 26-100 to provide a
definition for Pet Grooming Shops-which is an establishment offering services for the grooming
of dogs and cats only.
WHEREAS a public hearing is being requested pursuant to Section 24-104 of the Code
of Ordinances of the City of Port Arthur, prior to the adoption of any proposed amendment,
supplement or change.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR:
Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
Secfion 2. That the City Council of the City of Port. Arthur authorizes the calling of
a public hearing to consider proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance.
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Section 3. That said public hearing will be held on Tuesday, December 30a', 2008 at
9:00 a.m.
Secfion 4. That pursuant to Section 211.006 (a) of the Texas Local Government Code,
the City Secretary shall cause notice of the time and place of the hearing to be published in the
Port Arthur News 15 days prior to the date of the hearing.
Section 5. That a copy of said caption of said Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of
the City Council.
READ,.ADOPTED AND APPROVED this day of December, A.D., 2008 at a
Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following votes:
AYES: J
MAYOR
COUI`TCILMEMBERS
NOES:
MAYOR
ATTEST:
ACTING CITY SECRETARY
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
CITY MANAGER
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING