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TO: FLOYD T. JOHNSON, CITY MANAGER AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: RONALD BURTON, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING
SUBJECT: P.R. NO. 17911 - PUBLIC HEARING REQUESTED TO CONSIDER AN
AMENDMENT TO PORT ARTHUR CITY CODE APPENDIX A, SECTION 24 -105.
DATE: 09/11/2013
Attached is P.R. No. 17911 calling for a public hearing to consider a submission deadline be
added to Port Arthur City Code Appendix A, Section 24 -105, which establishes rules for
determining if written opposition equals or exceeds 20% of the area closer than 200 feet
from the property for which rezoning has been requested.
It is being suggested that individuals owning property within the 200 -foot area submit to
the City Secretary's Office their opposition or approval in writing before the close of
business of the day following the public hearing before City Council. The opinions must be
presented in writing to meet the standards set by State law.
The public hearing shall be held Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at 6:00 p.m.
P.R. NO. 17911
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO
CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO APPENDIX A, SECTION 24-
105 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF WRITTEN OPPOSITION TO
ANY PROPOSED CHANGE IN ZONING DESIGNATION.
WHEREAS, the Port Arthur City Council has requested that a deadline for
submission of written opposition to any proposed change in zoning designation be
established ; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant of Chapter 211 in the Texas Local Government Code, a public
hearing must precede any zoning change.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR:
THAT the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
THAT the Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed this case on September 16,
2013.
THAT a public hearing be held to consider an amendment to Appendix A, Section
24 -105 of the Zoning Ordinance establishing a deadline for submission of written
opposition to any proposed change in zoning designation.
THAT notice of the public hearing shall be published at least fifteen days prior in the
official newspaper of the City before going to the City Council.
THAT a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the
City Council.
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READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this day of September, A.D. 2013, at a
Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote:
AYES: MAYOR
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES:
Deloris "Bobbie" Prince,
Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard,
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Valecia "'al" T/ no,
City Attorney
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APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Floyd T. Johnson,
City Manager
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Ronald Bu 2 ,
Director of Planning