01-17-2002 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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DRAFT , • PROPOSED PROVISIONS FOR APARTMENTS recorded map or plat, the fence or wall shall be of such construction as to be opaque. Seven (7) foot fences shall be constructed in accordance with paragraph a) and b); eight (8) foot fences shall be constructed only in accordance with paragraph b). The opaque portions of every fence or wall referred to herein shall be constructed in such a fashion as to be generally acceptable to those skilled in the fence building trade and may be constructed of the following materials: a) Wood boards; each measuring not less than one (1) inch thick and four (4) inches wide, or redwood, cedar, fir, pine, or a combination thereof in alternating sequence. b) Each multifamily residential development not fully enclosed by the preceding paragraphs, shall provide a perimeter fence along that side abutting or facing a public dedicated street. A controlled access gate shall be constructed at a setback distance sufficient to prevent traffic congestion from any vehicle being stopped in the public street. SECTION 5-405 — Section 5 of the La Porte Zoning Ordinance No. 1501, is hereby amended by adding Section 5-405 to read as follows: Section 5405: Bond and Insurance for Multifamily Residential Development 1) No permit shall be issued for the construction of any multifamily residential housing complex unless a bond or irrevocable letter of credit in favor of the City of LaPorte, Texas in the amount of . dollars is furnished to the City of La Porte, Texas as a. guaranty of compliance with this chapter to ensure accountability for upkeep and maintenance, and other applicable law, including but not limited to, demolition of buildings, and such other remedial measures as may be necessary to guaranty full and constant compliance with all applicable laws. Such bond shall be kept in full force and effect by all subsequent owners of the complex. Failure of the owner or any subsequent to maintain such bond shall cause the revocation of the certificate of occupancy for such complex or structure therein. 2) No permit shall be issued for the construction of any multifamily residential housing complex over dwelling units unless there is in force and in effect a comprehensive general liability insurance policy, with the City of LaPorte, Texas named as additional insured, in the amount of dollars for such complex. Such insurance policy shall remain in effect during the life of the structure, including all times that it is inhabited. Failure of the owner or any subsequent owner to maintain such insurance shall cause the revocation of the certificate of occupancy for such structure. SECTION 3: That all ordinances in force when this ordinance becomes effective which are inconsistent with, or in conflict with this ordinance are hereby expressly repealed insofar as said ordinances are inconsistent with or are in conflict with this ordinance. -3-