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Form ZON-12D(4.89)
ORDINANCE NO. 1 660
AN ORDiNANCE CALlJNG JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGS ON PROPOSALS TO
AMEND THE ZONiNG ORDINANCE AND SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS OF
THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS: PRESCRIBING
PROCEDURES AND NOTICES; CONTAINING FINDINGS AND OTHER
PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
WHEREAS! the Zoning and Planning Commission (UZ&PCH) of the City of West
. University Place, Texas CJCityJ) has submitted two preliminary reports on proposals to amend
the comprehensive zonrng ordinance of the City, as last reformatted and readopted by
Ordinance No. 1493, adopted December 191 1994 C.Zoning OrdinanceJ'), which reports are
attached as Exhibit A...1 and A..2 and made a part of this ordinance by reference; and
WHEREAS, the reports also include proposals to amend the Code of Ordinances and
subdivisjon regutations of the City; and
WHEREASJ the City CounciJ desires to call joint public hearings on such proposaJs;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
Section 1. The City Council hereby calJs joint public hearings before the City Council a d
Z&PC on the proposals described in Exhibits A-1 and A-2, attached. The hearings shall be h d
in the Council Chamber of the Municipal BuildingJ 3800 University Boulevard, West University
Place, Tex~s 77005 during the City Council meeting set to begrn at 7: '3 0 p.m- on
tJO~ Zf, 2A7~u . The hearings may be recessed and continued to the City
Council meeting set to begin at'7!. /"0 p.m. on Lkbf~ 11 t ~ at the same place.
Section 2. The purpose for the hear,ngs is to provide an opportunity for parties in
interest and citizens to be heard in relation to the proposals described in Exhibits A-1 and A-2-
Section 3. The procedures for adoption of the proposals shall be as follows: (1) notice
as required by this ordinancet (2) hearing as caJled by this ordinance, (3) report by the Z&PC,
and (4) vote by the City Council on the question of adoption~ The procedures for enforcing the
proposals shall be as set out in the existing Zoning OrdinanceJ Code of Ordinances and
subdivision regulations1 as the case may be. The proposals described in Exhibits A-1 and A-2
are hereby submitted and re-submitted to the Z&PC for lts consideration.
Section 4. The Cjty Council shalt grve notice of such hearing as prescribed by this
section~ The notice shall be in substantially the form set out in Exhibit B, which is attached an
made a part of this ordinance by reference. The notice shall be published in a newspaper of
general circulation in the City at least once on or before the 16th day preceding the date of the
hearing. In additjon, the notice shall be mailed to the persons on the mailing list for a regular
edition of the UCity Currentsj~ newsletter. The notices shall be deposited in the United States
mail on or before tenth day preceding the date of the hearingJ properly addressed with postage
prepaid. The notjces may be included within the newsletter or may be separate. The City
Council specifically approves giving combined notice of two or more proposals and hearings in
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a single notice document} as this would save money and also provide better information abo t
the full scope of possible amendments to all interested persons.
Section 5~ The City staff is authorized to make all necessary arrangements for the
hearing and to assist the Zoning and Planning Commission and the City Councif~
Section 61 If any words phrase, cJausej sentencel paragraph, section or other part of t
ordinance, or the application thereof to any person or circumstance, shalf ever be held to be
invalid Of unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction. the remainder of this ordina e
and the application of such word) phrase, clause, sentenceJ paragraph, section or other part
this ordinance to any other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby. All
ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of t
conflict onfy.
Section 7. The City Council officially finds~ determines and declares that sufficient
writ~en notice of the date, hour, place and" subject of each meeting at which this ordinance wa
discussed, considered or acted upon was given in the manner required by the Open Meetings
Law1 Chapter 5511 Texas Government Code~ as amendedt and that such meeting has been
open to the public as required by law at aU times during such discussionr consideration and
action. The City CouncH ratifies! approves and confirms such notices and the contents and
posting thereof.
.S.ection 8. Because the proposal to amend the Zoning Ordinance is vitally important an
should be considered at the ear'iest possibJe date, a state of emergency is declared requiring
that this ordinance be read and adopted finally at this meeting. AccordinglYt this ordinance sh
be adopted finaf'y on first reading and shall become effective immediately upon adoption and
signature.
PASSED AND APPROVED on first reading, this d23 "iy of tfJff~ . ~t?
Voting Aye:
Voting Nay:
Absent:
ATTEST: (Seal)
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City Attorney
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Zoning & Planning Commission
City of West University Placet Texas
3800 University Boulevard
Houston, Texas 77005
October 12, 2000
Honorable Mayor &
Memb~rs of the. City Council
City of West University Place
3808 University Boulevard
Houston, Texas 77005
Subject: Preliminary report on a proposal to
amend? t;hn"J (~8l1ii~~gr ~}B+9~.,lt)1;qFfr.-. _~ I!.<? the s ubdi vi s ion
ord~flf\n~<?~V:R.;E. t 1th.~ :.<.~~'.~y. Of. vl:est. University Place I
Texas ~(~Ci~y~).as part of .the "Omnibus IH package
To the Honorable Mayor
& Members of City Council:
The Zoning & Planning Commission of the City submits this,
its preliminary report, on the subject proposal, for the
assistance of the Council as well as other interested persons.
Scope of Proposal. The proposal is to modify existing
regulations and add new regulations summarized in the table
attached to this letter and also shown in the attached full
draft of the zoning ordinance.
The proposal als.o " conte.mpiates . ,a new Section 20 _ 010 for
Chapter 20 of the Gode. 9f Oi4i~atices (the subdivision
ordinance). It would authorize the Public Works Director to
approve certain minor replats. The proposed text is also
attached.
Preliminary Recommendation. Based on the limited review
given this matter 50 far, and subject to further review
following public hearing, the Commission: (i) finds that the
proposed amendments, if adopted, would be in the public
interest, (ii) makes a preliminary recommendation favorable to
the amendments, and (iii) recommends that the City Council call
a joint public hearing to consider the amendments~ The
Commission invites all interested persons to participate in the
joint public hearing.
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The Vote~ All members of the Commission approve this
preliminary report (covering just the basic Omnibus I items)..
Respectfully submitted:
ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS
By:
For the Commission
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Zoning & Planning Commission
City of West University Place, Texas
3800 University Boulevard
Houston, Texas 77005
October 12, 2000
Honorable Mayor &
Members of the City Council
City of West University Place
. 3808 UniverSity Boulevard
Houstonf Texas 77005
Subject:
Preliminary report on a proposal to amend the
zoning 9~~~nance of the City of West University
Place, T~x~s (UCityU) relating to "fam~ly-style
homes" and sexually-oriented businesses
To the Honorable Mayor
& Members of City Council:
The Zoning & Planning Commission of the City submits this,
its preliminary report, on the subject proposal, for the
assistance of the Council as well as other interested persons.
Scope of Proposal. The proposal is to modify exl s,ting
regulations and add new regulations summarized below, and shown
in the full text attached to this letter:
Fami1y-type homes [Art. 2, new ~8-115J
Existing:
No specific provisions (federal and state laws
apply) .
Proposal:
Allow them for disabled persons, but require City
approval. Add regulations.
Sexua~~y-oriented businesses [Code of Ord. Ch. 15]
Existing rules: Spacing and other regulations app~y.
P:z.~oposal : Add a prohibi tion of nudi ty where alcoh 01 is sold
or served. [Amends Chapter 15]
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Preliminary Recommendation. Based on the limited review given
this matter so far, and subject to further review following
public hearing, the Commission: (i) finds that the proposed
amendments, if adopted, would be in the public interest, (ii)
makes a preliminary recommendation favorable to the amendments,
and (iii) recommends that the City Council call a joint public
hearing to consider the amendments. The Commission invites all
interested persons to participate in the joint public hearing.
The Vote~ The following members of the Commission approve
this preliminary report: all except Kelly and Musher.
Respectfully submitted:
ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, EXAS
By:
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For the Commission
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Ale, mechanical gear Existing rule.~
{Table 7-6, note 6] Proposal:
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Framed area
[Art. 2 & TabJe 7 -4b]
Garages
[Table 7 -4a]
Height measuring
[Art. 2 definition]
Minor plats
[Code of Ord'J Ch. 20]
Parking, driveways
[Table 7 -Sa]
Existing rule:
Proposal:
Existing rule:
Prop os at
Existing rule:
Proposal:
Existing rule~'
Proposal:
Existing rule.~
Proposa/~"
Existing rule:
Prop os at
Existing rule.~
Proposal:
Existing rule:
Proposat
Prior non-conformity Existing rule:
[g12-103]
Proposa/~.
Existing rule:
Proposal:
Ex; sting rule;"
ProposaJ.~
Whole ordinance Existing~.
Proposal:
Zoning district map Existing.~
Proposal.'
Family-type homes
[Art. 2. new 98-115]
Sexually-oriented
businesses
[Code of Ord. ~ Ch. 15]
Existing;'
Proposal.~
"Omnibus I" Amendments
Not allowed in side yards~
Allow in side yards if encased or certified quiet (7.0 b els or Jess).
Allowed in rear yard if there is a solid wall behind the gear.
Ad d req u i re m e nts to r (i) encase m e nt or ce rtified quiet (7.0 be Is 0 r less) and (ii)
low base height (14 inches)~
800/0 plus space that can project into front yard (pore h, etc.), in SF districts.
Reduce to 700/0, plus 50/0 (only for front porch).
Must be set back 10 feet from front yard and side street.
Clarify 1 O-foot setback and allow up to three-foot <<overhangU above the driveway.
Generally, measure up from the top of curb in front of each lot (or else try to
esta blish un atu fa I 9 ro un d I eve r)
Generally, measure up from the average level of the whole block face (average
three points along the block, at top of curb).
Z&PC action required.
Allow approval by Public Works Director. [Amends Chapter 20}
(No minimum spacing of driveways or curb cuts for non-SFD uses)
For non-SFD uses, require 40 ft between driveways and limit curb cuts to one
per 50 ft of street line.
Maximum driveway width is 24 ft for non-SF uses.
Increase to 30 ft or 35 ft. for major thoroughfares (use 12 or 20 ft. for SF).
Ma ny driveway Ipa rki ng ru I as apply 0 n Iy in ce rta i n d istri cts.
Apply most rules "across the boardH to commercial and institutional uses, in all
districts. Ex am pIes: Width, length, pave me nt type, rn a rki n gs) curb cuts) etc.
Prohibit re-building uas wasU if 51 o~ or more is lost to fire, casualty, etc~
(i.e., Ugrandfatheringn is lost if 51 % or more burns)c
Allow houses (only) to be rebuilt even if 1000/0 is lost; clarify rules.
Use "fair market valueU to determine percentage of loss
Use Hreplacement cosf'
Hi-output lights and special screens must comply in 180 days (ending in 1988)
Reset time period to end in 2001
Last re-compiled and re-adopted as a whole in 1987 and 1994c
Re-compHe and re-adopt now, with all recent changes inserted~
Old mono-color map in use since 1987.
Adopt new multi-color map with updated notes and designations.
Other Amendments
No specific provisions (federal and state laws apply).
Allow them for disabled persons, but require City approval. Add regulations.
Existing rules.~ Spacing and other regulations apply.
Proposal: Add a prohibition of nudity where alcohol is sold or served. [Amends Chapter 15]