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<br />REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM <br /> <br />Appropriation <br /> <br />Agenda Date Requested: Mav 8, 2006 <br />Requested By: w.~~ <br />Department: Planninl!: <br /> <br />Source of Funds: <br /> <br />NA <br /> <br />Account Number: <br /> <br />NA <br /> <br />Amount Budgeted: NA <br /> <br />Report: _Resolution: _Ordinance:_X_ <br /> <br />Exhibits: <br />P&Z Staff Report <br />Ordinance 1501- <br />Amendments to the Ordinance <br /> <br />SUMMARY <br /> <br />City Council directed staff to conduct a review of the existing provisions of Chapter 106 <br />(Zoning) regarding the parking of boats and recreational vehicles in the residential districts of La <br />Porte. The item was reviewed at the Council Retreat on January 30, 2006. Staff highlighted an <br />area of concern about the language contained in the ordinance governing the parking of boats <br />and recreational vehicles; specifically an apparent conflict in the language of Section 106-741 (h), <br />Section 106-834(g), and section 106-837(6). <br /> <br />In addition, there has been no City enforcement in areas without deed restrictions; i.e. Old Town <br />of La Porte and Bay Front to the Galveston Bay. Deed restrictions address this issue in the newer <br />subdivisions. To ensure clear understanding of Council's intentions and to provide clear and <br />concise information to the public, Council directed that Section 106-741(h) of the Code of <br />Ordinance be deleted to allow boats and recreational vehicles to be parked in the front yard <br />setback in areas not governed by deed restrictions. <br /> <br />Staff, with the guidance from the Planning and Zoning Commission, reviewed a proposed <br />amendment to the Zoning Ordinance (Chapter 106). After a public hearing at the April 20, 2006, <br />meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission, by a unanimous vote, recommended amendment <br />related to parking of boats and recreational vehicles and Section 106-741 (h) to be deleted from <br />Chapter 106 (Zoning). <br /> <br />Action Reauired bv Council: <br /> <br />1. Conduct a Public Hearing <br /> <br />2. Approve an ordinance amending Chapter 106 (Zoning) to delete Section 106-741(h) of <br />the Code of Ordinances. <br /> <br /> <br />j--;y-CJ0 <br /> <br />Date <br />