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Consider and take action on an ordinance amending Chapter 125 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City entitled “Zoning” by amending Section 125-120.B entitled “Accessory Structures” to allow shipping containers to be permitted as an accessory structure in certain instances (Director of Planning and Development)
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of an amended ordinance, 6-2-0, on April 5, 2017.
Council postponed for a minimum of two weeks, 7-1-0, on April 11, 2017.
Background:
January 9, 2017 - Pursuant to the Mayor’s request, the City Council conducted a work session to discuss the City’s current prohibition of storage/shipping containers as accessory structures. At that meeting, City Council directed staff to bring back for further discussion a set of draft regulations that would permit such structures under certain conditions.
February 27, 2017 - City Council (1) conducted a second work session on the subject, and (2) initiated the process to amend the City’s Zoning Ordinance. The proposed amendment would permit such structures under certain conditions.
March 15, 2017 - Pursuant to Statute and local ordinance, notice of the forthcoming public hearings published in the GDN.
April 5, 2017 - The Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing on the proposed amendment and made a recommendation to City Council.
April 11, 2017 - City Council held a public hearing and postponed the item to April 25, 2017 in order for staff to modify the ordinance.
April 25, 2017 - City Council to consider ordinance on first reading.
May 9, 2017 - Subject to approval of the first reading, City Council to consider ordinance on second reading.
The use of storage/shipping/cargo containers as accessory buildings within the City limits is prohibited by the City’s Zoning Ordinance; such prohibition was adopted with the comprehensive Zoning Ordinance update on August 30, 2005. All cargo containers that were established prior to that date ...
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