O-2014-3551 amend Ch 106;comprehensive review and update

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provided however, that a nonconforming lot of record that is made conforming shall not thereafter be changed back to a nonconforming lot. (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. ARTICLE III. DISTRICTS DIVISION 1. GENERALLY (a) The city is hereby divided into zones, or districts, as shown on the zoning maps described in sections 106-301 (Official zoning map provisions) through 106-308 (Interpretation of zoning district boundaries) which, together with all explanatory matter thereon, are as passed and amended adopted by reference and declared to be part of this chapter. Three original and identical copies of the zoning district map shall be identified by the signature of the mayor, attested by the city secretary and bearing the seal of the city under the following words: "This is to certify that this is the Original Zoning Map/Official Zoning Map referenced to in Article 2 of Ordinance No. / / of the City of La Porte, Texas." (b) One copy, hereafter called the original zoning map, shall be filed with the city secretary and retained as the original record and shall not be changed in any manner. (c) Two copies, hereafter called the official zoning map shall be filed with the enforcing officer and city secretary and shall be maintained up-to-date by the department of Planning and Development. If, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and Local Government Code § 211.006, changes are made in the district boundaries or other matter portrayed on the official zoning maps, such changes shall be entered on the official zoning maps by the Planning and Development department promptly after the amendment has been approved by the city council.