08-21-14 Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission

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SubpartBLANDUSEREGULATIONS Chapter106ZONING ARTICLEII.ADMINISTRATION DIVISION9.NONCONFORMINGBUILDINGS,STRUCTURESANDUSES \[7\] DIVISION 9. NONCONFORMING BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND USES Sec. 106-261. Generally. Sec. 106-262. Nonconforming structures. Sec. 106-263. Nonconforming uses. Sec. 106-264. Notification of nonconforming status. Sec. 106-265. Application for exemption from extended useful life requirement. Sec. 106-266. Extended useful life and termination. Sec. 106-267. Revocation of nonconforming use status. Sec. 106-268. Nonconforming lots of record. Sec. 106-269. Zoning of annexed property. Secs. 106-270Ï106-300. Reserved. Sec. 106-261. Generally. The general public, the planning and zoning commission and the board of adjustment are directed to take note that nonconformities 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 nonconforming use within the city. (1) Conforming use does not change to nonconforming 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 a nonconforming use solely because the use changes on an adjoining property. (2) Accessory use of structure. No structure that is accessory to a principal nonconforming use or a nonconforming 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. (Ord. No. 1501-Z-1, § 5(exh. D), 2-9-98) Sec. 106-262. Nonconforming structures. (a) Limitation on regulation. No structure, otherwise in accordance with the provisions of these regulations or an amendment hereto, shall be rendered or be deemed a nonconforming structure solely for a failure to comply with provisions relating to Article V, Division 2, Accessory Buildings, Uses, and Equipment, of this chapter. LaPorte,Texas,CodeofOrdinancesPage44