HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 2025-5011_amends Ch. 106 granting SCUP No. 2025-0027ORDINANCE NO. 2025-5011
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE,
CHAPTER 106, MORE COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF LA PORTE, BY GRANTING SPECIAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. SCUP-2025-
0027, TO ALLOW FOR AN ENLARGEMENT OF THE LOMAX RODEO ARENA BUILDING FROM
APPROXIMATELY 67,800 SQUARE FEET TO APPROXIMATELY 69,400 SQUARE FEET,
SITUATED IN THE LARGE LOT RESIDENTIAL (LL) ZONING DISTRICT ON APPROXIMATELY
11.87 ACRES OF LAND AND LOCATED AT 1508 LOMAX SCHOOL ROAD, AND LEGALLY
DESCRIBED AS TRACTS 399F & 400; LA PORTE OUTLOTS, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS;
MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS OF FACT RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; FINDING
COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
HEREOF;
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS:
Section 1. Chapter 106 "Zoning" of the Code of Ordinances is hereby amended by granting Special Conditional
Use Permit #SCUP-2025-0027, attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated by reference for all purposes, to
allow for an enlargement of the Lomax Rodeo Arena (Recreational Buildings and Community Centers) building
from approximately 67,800 square feet to approximately 69,400 square feet, situated in the Large Lot Residential
(LL) zoning district on approximately 11.87 acres of land, and located at 1508 Lomax School Rd., (HCAD
Parcel 0231400000400) La Porte, Harris County, Texas.
Section 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent with the terms of this ordinance are hereby
repealed; provided, however, that such repeal shall be only to the extent of such inconsistency and in all
other respects this ordinance shall be cumulative of other ordinances regulating and governing the subject
matter covered by this ordinance.
Section 3. Should any section or part of this ordinance be held unconstitutional, illegal, or invalid, or the
application to any person or circumstance for any reasons thereof ineffective or inapplicable, such
unconstitutionality, illegality, invalidity, or ineffectiveness of such section or part shall in no way affect, impair
or invalidate the remaining portions thereof; but as to such remaining portion or portions, the same shall be
and remain in full force and effect and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are declared to be severable.
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 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 have been discussed, considered and formally acted upon.
The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting
thereof.
Section 5. The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby finds that public notice was properly mailed to all
owners of all properties located within three hundred feet (300') of the properties under consideration.
Section 6. The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby finds, determines, and declares that all prerequisites
of law have been satisfied and hereby determines and declares that the amendments to the City of La
Porte Zoning Classification contained in this Ordinance as amendments thereto are desirable and in
furtherance of the goals and objectives stated in the City of La Porte's Comprehensive Plan.
Section 7. This ordinance shall be effective after its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 8TH DAY OF DECEMBER 2025.
CITY OF LA PO
Rick Helton, ayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Exhibit A
City of La Porte
Special Conditional Use Permit
# SCUP-2025-0027
This permit is issued to: City of La Porte. Texas
Owner or Agent
604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, TX 77571
Address
For Development of: An enlargement of the Lomax Rodeo Arena
Development Name
1508 Lomax School Rd.. La Porte. TX 77571
Addresses
Legal Description: Tracts 399F & 400 La Porte Outlots
Zoning: Large Lot Residential (LL)
Use: Recreational buildings and community centers
Permit Conditions:
This Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) is applicable for the subject property, a copy of which shall be
maintained in the files of the City's Planning and Development Department upon approval. Project
development shall be in accordance with the following conditions:
1. A site development plan shall be submitted, if necessary, in accordance with applicable requirements of
the city of La Porte's development ordinance and shall comply with all provisions of chapter 106 "zoning"
of the city's code of ordinances, and all other department reviews and applicable laws and ordinances of
the city of La Porte, and the state of Texas.
2. All necessary documentation for building permit review must be submitted in conjunction with the city's
building permit application process for any proposed building improvements.
3. Development of the property is subject to the regulations applicable to development within the General
Commercial zoning district, except as specifically provided otherwise in this SCUP.
4. All new on -site areas utilized for storage, parking, or driving must be paved with either concrete or asphalt.
5. The property is exempt from Article VI. - Off -Street Parking of the La Porte Code of Ordinances, including
but not limited to:
• Section 106-835 for Design Standards requirements,
• Section 106-839 for Number of Spaces required.
6. Any substantive modifications to this Special Conditional Use Permit will require an amendment to this
SCUP in accordance with Chapter 106, "Zoning" of the City's Code of Ordinances.
Failure to start construction of the site within 12 months after issuance shall void the permit as approved,
except upon an extension of time granted after application to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
If contract or agreement is terminated after completion of any stage and there is ample evidence that further
development is not contemplated, the ordinance establishing such SCUP may be rescinded by the City
Council, upon its own motion or upon the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the
City of La Porte, and the previous zoning of the entire tract shall be in full effect on the portion which is
undeveloped.
Validation Date:
Director of Planning and Development City Secretary