O-2019-3755 amending ch 86 "Development Regulations" of the code of ordinances

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ORDINANCE NO.2019-3755 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 86 "DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE,TEXAS,BY ADOPTING COMPREHENSIVE GUIDELINES, RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT OF LAND IN THE CITY OF LA PORTE; PROVIDING THAT ANY PERSON VIOLATING THE TERMS OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE DEEMED GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND UPON CONVICTION SHALL BE FINED IN A SUM NOT TO EXCEED TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS; PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION OF THE CAPTION HEREOF; CONTAINING A REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS: ,Section 1: That Chapter 86, "Development Regulations", of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte,Texas,is hereby amended in its entirety and shall hereinafter read as follows: "ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL Sec. 86-1. - Purpose. (a) It is the intent of this chapter for the city to outline the requirements for subdividers, developers, applicants, engineers, surveyors,realtors and other persons interested and involved in the subdivision and development of land. (b) It is also the intent, purpose and scope of this chapter to promote the vision, goals and policies of the city's comprehensive plan and all of its components and to protect the health,safety and general welfare of the public. Sec.86-2. -Statutory authority and jurisdiction. (a) Pursuant to the authority granted to cities and counties under the constitution and laws of the state,including the provisions of Texas Local Government Code Chapter 212,and as amended,the city council does hereby adopt the rules and regulations established in this chapter governing the subdivision and development of land within the city limits provided,however,that the City of La Porte excludes from the terms,conditions and effects of this chapter and all amendments hereto,unsubdivided development in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the city, and land included within the boundaries of any industrial district or districts that may be hereafter created by the City of La Porte and amendments thereto of the Texas Local Government Code. (b) The approving authority shall review all plans, plats, and all accompanying documentation required in this chapter,and require developer and subdivider compliance with the applicable state law,this chapter,the zoning ordinance of the City of La Porte, other applicable ordinances of the City of La Porte, the City of La Porte Comprehensive Plan,and approved written policies and procedures of the City of La Porte. (c) If any section of this chapter is in conflict with other provisions of this chapter or any other ordinance,the more restrictive rule or regulation shall apply. Sec. 86-3. -Conformance requirements. (a) In so implementing this chapter, the city may, as needed, utilize policies in the city's comprehensive plan, including but not limited to the future land use plan and corresponding provisions, as well as complementary general design and construction standards approved by ordinance by city council.