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<br />e <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />Staff Report <br /> <br />January 20, 2005 <br /> <br />Replacement of the "Official" Zoning District Map <br /> <br />Back2round: <br /> <br />Section 106-301 of the Zoning Ordinance requires that the official copies ofthe zoning map be on file at the City. <br />One is the "original" zoning map that remains unchanged from its original adoption. The other is an "official" <br />zoning map that is amended and updated from time to time as zone changes are approved by City Council. This <br />activity to show amendments to the "official zoning maps occurred up until 1992. At that time, the City switched to <br />a computer based format for our zoning map. Zoning map amendments are accurately shown on this computer map; <br />however use of the amended "official" zoning map ended in 1992. <br /> <br />Section 106-306 of the zoning ordinance provides for the adoption of a replacement map. This new map will utilize <br />our GIS based technology and become the "official" or working map that shows current zoning districts based on <br />all approved amendments to date. The "original" zoning map on file with the City Secretary will not be affected at <br />all by this action. <br /> <br />Recommendations/Conclusions: <br /> <br />According to Section 106-306, "when the official zoning map becomes difficult to interpret because of the nature or <br />number of changes and additions, the City Council, may by resolution, adopt a new official zoning map based on <br />review and written report from the Planning and Zoning Commission." The previous "official" zoning map would <br />be retained and preserved with all available records pertaining to its adoption and amendments. <br /> <br />Under the provisions found in Section 106-306, Staff recommends that the Commission submits a report asking <br />Council to adopt a new official zoning district map, which will supersede the prior official zoning district map. <br /> <br />The salient features of the new official zoning district map are as follows: <br />. Easier to determine zoning boundaries; <br />. Shows actual parcels of data from the Harris County Appraisal District; <br />. Shows ownership property lines; and <br />. Correct text omissions and Mayor's signatures. <br /> <br />This report and the Commission's recommendation will be forwarded to City Council for Consideration at their <br />February 14,2005 meeting. The Commission is asked to take action on this item as presented. <br /> <br />Options to the Commission: <br /> <br />. Forward a report to Council recommending the adoption of a GIS based "official" zoning map that will <br />replace the prior "official" zoning map. <br />