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SubpartBLANDUSEREGULATIONS Chapter106ZONING ARTICLEII.ADMINISTRATION DIVISION9.NONCONFORMINGBUILDINGS,STRUCTURESANDUSES and incontestable unless appealed to the district court within ten days after the date the decision is filed in the board of adjustment's office. (Ord. No. 1501-Z-1, § 5(exh. D), 2-9-98) Sec. 106-268. Nonconforming lots of record. (a) Continuance of nonconforming lots of record. Subject to all limitations herein set forth, any nonconforming lot may continue without change in boundaries and may be utilized or developed provided that the uses and development are otherwise authorized as provided herein. No new structure shall be placed thereon except in conformity with the applicable controls of the district in which the lot is located. No new use or change in occupancy may be undertaken on nonconforming is first lots of record, unless said change in use or occupancy as well as "tenant and/or occupant" submitted to the planning director for review. The planning director shall review said proposed change in use or occupancy, for purposes of insuring maximum compliance with this division ordinance, taking into account the particular restraints imposed by the degree of nonconformity of said nonconforming lot of record. The directorÓs review shall include, but not and be limited to parking, loading, vehicular access, landscaping, setbacks, utility availability, and other requirements as imposed by this division. Decisions of the planning director made pursuant to provisions contained in this section are subject to appeal to the board of adjustment as provided in section 106-89 (Appeals to board of adjustment) of this chapter. (b) Discontinuance of nonconforming lots of record. Any lot which is made conforming by combining with other lots for purpose of sale or development, or by development, or by subdividing, thereafter shall be recognized as a conforming lot and shall comply in full with the provisions of these regulations; provided however, that a nonconforming lot of record that is made conforming shall not thereafter be changed back to a nonconforming lot. (Ord. No. 1501-Z-1, § 5(exh. D), 2-9-98; Ord. No. 1501-A-5, § 6(Exh. F), 5-8-06) Sec. 106-269. Zoning of annexed property. (a) Temporary R-1 classification of annexed property. All territory annexed hereafter to the city shall be temporarily classified as R-1 low density residential, only until permanently zoned by the La Porte City Council. Immediately after the annexation of any territory to the City of La Porte, the city planning and zoning commission shall commence any action necessary to recommend to the city council a permanent zoning classification. The procedure for making permanent such classification shall be the same as is provided by law for the adoption of the original zoning regulations, and shall take place within 180 days from the date of annexation. (b) Developments presented to city prior to annexation. In the event a development or subdivision is presented to the city planning and zoning commission prior to annexation, that specifies a particular land use, the planning and zoning commission may recommend zoning categories to the city council, after hearing, so that permanent zoning may be considered simultaneously and in conjunction with the annexation proceedings. (c) Issuance of building permits in annexed areas. In an area temporarily classified as R-1 low density residential, a building permit may be issued for the construction of structures or uses permitted by low density residential district regulations, however, other structures or uses are not permitted unless application for such structures or use is made to the city planning and zoning commission for consideration and recommendation to the city council. LaPorte,Texas,CodeofOrdinancesPage51