O-2018-3723 Amending Chapter 106, Zoning regarding connection with a comprehensive review

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(4) Two sheep or goats per acre. Plus one head for each additional one-half acre of land on the same parcel. (b) In any event, the total for the above referenced grazing animals (i.e. sheep, goats, swine, cows, or horses) shall be cumulative. In the event of fowl or recreational livestock in the large lot uses, no specific concentration is established herein, but in no event, shall the cumulative concentration of fowl grazing or recreational livestock be such as to create a health hazard or nuisance. The requirements of section 34-126 et seq. shall apply in any event. (c) The keeping of livestock or fowl for the purpose of breeding, commercial feeding or sale, whether engaged in as a primary or accessory activity, shall be considered a conditional use as specified by section 106-331 (Table A, residential uses). (d) Large lot district only. (1) Recreational livestock is a permitted accessory use kept on tracts of contiguous land (under one ownership) totaling one acre in size or larger. (2) For any pre-existing, nonconforming livestock use, without the required primary structure in existence prior to this article, shall be permitted upon submittal and subsequent city approval. Upon such approval registration form shall be issued to the property owner. (3) Recreational livestock concentration shall not exceed grazing livestock concentration unless the following provisions are met: a. A barn and/or similar structure adequate to house livestock is provided to accommodate the number of livestock regardless of type; b. Proper maintenance/care is adequately provided; and c. The site shall be maintained to avoid any public nuisance Section 6: That Section 106-773 -Exterior Storage', Article V ``Supplementary District Regulations'', Division 3 "Area Requirements", of Chapter 106, -Zoning," of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Texas, is hereby amended and shall hereinafter read as follows: "Sec. 106-773. - Exterior storage. In residential zones, all materials and equipment shall be stored within a building or fully screened so as not to be visible from adjoining properties and any public right-of-way, except for the following: (1) Clothesline poles and wires; (2) Construction and landscaping material currently being used on the premises; (3) Off-street parking of passenger vehicles and light trucks, as defined in this chapter; (4) Firewood, compost, or residential lawn and garden tools; (5) Portable Storage containers that are less than 175 sq. ft. in area, may be permitted on an improved surface for up to 30 days. Use of said storage container in excess of 30 days, requires approval by the Planning and Development Director. Section 7: That Section 106-839 "Number of spaces required". Article VI "Off -Street Parking", of Chapter 106. "Zoning," of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte. Texas, is hereby amended by changing the terms '`2012 NAICS Code" and "2012 NAILS Title' where those terms appear at the top of the use table in said section, and shall hereinafter read as follows: 2017 NAICS Code 2017 NAICS Title MINIMUM NUMBER OF REQUIRED PARKING SPACES (combination)