03-05-09 Special Called Meeting of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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Staff Report March 19, 2009 Workshop Sexually Oriented Businesses (SOB): During the February 19, 2009, meeting, the Commission directed staff to conduct a review of existing provisions of Chapter 106 (Zoning) regarding the sexually oriented businesses within the City limits of La Porte. The issue is raised as a follow up to a session attended by the Commissioners and staff during the 2009 Texas AP A Conference at EI Paso. Existine: Requirements: Code of Ordinances Zoning (Chapter 106) - Per Section 106-521, Table A, industrial uses, Adult Oriented Business, as defined in Section 90-31, shall only be located in areas designated as Heavy Industrial (HI) zoning district, as currently depicted on the City of La Porte Zoning Map. Uses (SIC Code#) BI LI HI Adult Oriented Business * * P (G) * - Not allowed P - Permitted Use (G) - Footnote "Noise" Entertainment (Chapter 90) - Article II, Sexually Oriented Businesses, Division 1. Generally, Sections 90-31 thru 90-34, definitions, purpose and intent, classifications, and amendments. Division 2. Administration and Enforcement. Division 3. Regulations. Article III. Taxi Dancing. Analvsis: Staff analyzed the provisions of sexually oriented businesses in Chapter 106 and noticed that footnote (G) is incorrect as it guides to provision "Noise" which is irrelevant in this case. Whereas, footnote G should be corrected to show as "g", which determines the location of adult oriented businesses. In addition, regulations such as General Provisions, Administration and Enforcement, and other information are delineated in the Entertainment Ordinance (Chapter 90) of the Code of Ordinances. A copy of the chapter was provided to the Commission at the February 19,2009, meeting. At the Commission's review is staff presentation to establish a coordination clause to correlate the provision of Zoning (Chapter 106) with Chapter 90 and correct a footnote.