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RESOLUTION NO. 2003- 0 '7
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A NEW OFFICIAL ZONING MAP FOR THE CITY OF LA
PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS; REPLACING THE PREVIOUS OFFICIAL
ZONING MAP DATED JANUARY 26, 1987; MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS
RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN
MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the existing Official Zoning Map of the City of La Porte, being dated
January 26, 1987, has become damaged, destroyed, lost or difficult to interpret
because of the nature and/or number of changes and additions to said map; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires, in accordance with Section 106-306 of the
Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Harris County, Texas, to replace said
Official Zoning Map with a new Official Zoning Map; and
WHEREAS, said new Official Zoning Map may correct drafting or other errors or
omissions in said prior Official Zoning Map, provided that said corrections shall not have
the effect of amending the original Official Zoning Map or any subsequent duly adopted
amendment thereof;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS:
Section 1. The Official Zoning Map of the City of La Porte, identified in Section
106-301 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte is hereby replaced.
Section 2. The new Official Zoning Map of the City of La Porte is hereby
adopted, pursuant to Section 106-301 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La
Porte. Said new Official Zoning Map, attached to this Resolution as Exhibit "A", is fully
incorporated by reference herein as if said map is set forth herein verbatim, and shall
supercede the prior Official Zoning Map. The said new Official Zoning Map hereby
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corrects drafting or other errors or omissions in the original Official Zoning Map, and the
City Council hereby finds that no such corrections shall have the effect of amending the
original Official Zoning Map or any subsequent duly adopted amendment thereof. Said
new Official Zoning Map shall be identified by the signature of the Mayor, be attested by
the City Secretary, shall bear the Seal of the City, and shall contain the following words:
"This is to certify that this Official Zoning Map supercedes and replaces
the Official Zoning Map adopted the 26th day of January, 1987, as part of
the Zoning Ordinance of the City of La Porte, Texas."
Section 3. Two original and identical copies of the new Official Zoning Map of
the City of La Porte shall be identified by the signature of the Mayor, be attested to by
the City Secretary and bear the Seal of the City with the foregoing words attesting the
authenticity of said map. One copy of the map shall be filed with the City Secretary and
retained as the original record and shall not be changed in any manner. Two copies
hereafter called the "Official Zoning Map" shall be filed with the Enforcing Officer and
City Secretary, respectively, and shall be maintained up-to-date by the Planning
Department of the City of La Porte.
Section 4. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites and declares
that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the
City Council is posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the city for
the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Chapter 551, Tx.
Gov't Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all
times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed,
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considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and
confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof.
Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective after its passage and
approval.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND RESOLVED this;).L{lt day of fhtJAdJ ,2003.
CITY OF LA PORTE
BY'~
., N RMAN . MAL ',MAYOR
ATTEST:
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REQ_T FOR CITY COUNCIL AcemA ITEM
Report: Resolution: X Ordinance:
Exhibits:
Resolution wi "official" zoning map
Letter of Recommendation from the Planning & Zoning
Commission
Staff Report to Planning and Zoning Conunission
Previous zoning map
Appropriation: N/A
Source of Funds: N/A
Account Number: N/A
Amount Budgeted: N/A
Amount Requested: N/A
Budgeted Item:
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Requested By: Doul! Kneiiop
Department: Plannine:
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
In 1992, the City switched to computer technology to show amendments to the "official" zoning map
instead of hand drawing them. However, this switch was not formalized. This request, submitted by the
Planning and Zoning Commission, asks Council to validate this change and adopt a replacement "official"
zoning map.
Section 106-306 of the zoning ordinance provides for the adoption of a replacement "official" zoning
map. This new map will utilize our computer technology and become the "official" or working map that
shows current zoning districts based on all approved amendments to date. The "original" zoning map, on
file with the City Secretary, will not be affected at all by this action. The previous "official" zoning map
would be retained and preserved with all available records pertaining to its adoption and amendments.
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Action Required bv Council:
1. Adopt a resolution replacing the zoning map with a new "official" zoning map.
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ADDroved for City Council A2enda
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