10-16-1997 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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• Section 106-240 Minimum Building Setback Except in a planned unit development, no building shah be located closer than- ten (10) feet from any existing or proposed street right-of--way. Sections 106-241-106-260. Reserved DIVISION 9. NONCONFORMING BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND USES Section 106-261 Generally The general public, the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Board of Adjustment are directed to take note that non-conformities in the use and development of land and buildings are to be avoided, or eliminated where now existing, wherever and whenever possible, except when necessary to preserve property rights, specific structures, lots, or uses established prior to the date these regulations became effective as to the property in question, and when necessary to promote the general welfare and to protect the character of surrounding property. It shall be the responsibility of the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Board of Adjustment to assist the City Council in achieving this goal by advising the City Council of their recommendations thereon. As necessary, the City Council may from time to time on its own motion or upon cause presented by interested property owners inquire into the existence, continuation or maintenance of any non-conforming use within the City. 1) Conformin4 Use does not Change to Non-conforming Use if Adjacent Property Subsequently Changes Zoning Classification A use that conforms to the zoning regulations on the effective date of this Zoning Ordinance at the time of initial development of the site shall not subsequently be deemed anon-conforming use solely because the use changes on an adjoining property. 2) Accessory Use of Structure. No structure that is accessory to a principal non-conforming use or a non- conforming structure shall continue after such principal use or structure has been terminated, removed or otherwise brought into compliance, unless it complies with all of the regulations of the district in which it is located. O:1CLPlordinanceslNon-Conforming Uses 2 Working Copy - 11 /17/97