HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance - 2015-O0043 - Amending Chapter 40 - Chickens - 05/14/2015First Reading
April 23, 2015
Item No. 6.7
ORDINANCE NO. 2015-00043
Second Reading
May 14, 2015
Item No. 5.30
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 40 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES,
CITY OF LUBBOCK, ENTITLED "ZONING" BY AMENDING DIVISION 3, "'R-1'
SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICTS," SECTION 40.03.204, "CONDITIONAL USES" TO
ALLOW FOR THE KEEPING OF MORE THAN SIX (6) CHICKEN HENS AS A
CONDITIONAL USE; PROVIDING A PENALTY; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE;
AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
WHEREAS, the proposed changes in zoning as hereinafter made have been duly
presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission for its recommendation which was
received by the City Council and, after due consideration, the City Council found that due to
changed conditions, it would be expedient and in the interest of the public health, safety and
general welfare to make those proposed changes in zoning; and
WHEREAS, all conditions precedent required by law for a valid amendment to the
Zoning Ordinance have been fully complied with, including giving notices in compliance with
the notices provided by the Texas Local Government Code §211.007 (Vernon, 1990) and
notice was duly published in the Lubbock Avalanche -Journal more than fifteen (15) days
prior to the date of the public hearing before the City Council on such proposed amendment,
and the public hearing according to said notice, was held in the City Council chamber of the
Municipal Building, Lubbock, Texas, at which time persons appeared in support of the
proposal; and after said hearing, it was by the City Council determined that it would be in the
public interest, due to changed conditions, that the Zoning Ordinance be amended in the
manner hereinafter set forth in the body of this Ordinances and this Ordinance having been
introduced prior to first reading hereof; NOW THEREFORE;
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
SECTION 1. THAT Section 40.03.204 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Lubbock, Texas is hereby amended by adding the following section to be numbered Section
40.03.204(11):
(11) Residents requesting that more than six (6) chicken hens be maintained on a
residential lot or premises. Such approval shall not provide for a commercial
breeding business.
SECTION 2. THAT violation of any provision of this Ordinance shall be deemed a
misdemeanor punishable in accordance with Section 40.01.006 of the Zoning Ordinance of
the City of Lubbock.
SECTION 3. THAT should any paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase or word of this
Ordinance be declared unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, the remainder of this
Ordinance shall not be affected thereby.
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SECTION 4. THAT the City Secretary is hereby authorized to cause publication of
the descriptive caption of this Ordinance as an alternative method provided by law.
AND IT IS SO ORDERED.
Passed by the City Council on first reading on April 23, 2015
Passed by the City Council on second reading on May 14, 2015
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GL E C. RO ERTSON, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Rebe ca Garza, City Secretai
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Andrew Paxton
Director of Planning and Zoning
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Attorney
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