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A. Conduct a public hearing and consider ordinances for Zoning Text Amendment Nos. ZTA 2021-04, ZTA 2021-06, ZTA 2021-07 and ZTA 2021-08 amending the Mesquite Zoning Ordinance, as previously amended, by amending various provisions of Section 4-400 regarding Mesquite Landmarks and Historic Preservation Overlay Districts, Designations and Regulations; Sections 5-402, 5-406, 5-407, and 5-408 regarding the general regulations for Boards, Commissions, and Committees; Part 1A regarding the Municipal Arborist and appeals of the decisions of the Municipal Arborist; and Part 1, 1-300 regarding Nonconforming Situations and Amortization of Nonconforming Uses.
(The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zoning text amendments.)
B. An ordinance approving Zoning Text Amendment No. ZTA 2021-04 amending the Mesquite Zoning Ordinance, as amended, by making certain deletions and additions to various parts and sections regarding Mesquite Landmarks and Historic Preservation Overlay Districts, Designations and Regulations.
C. An ordinance approving Zoning Text Amendment No. ZTA 2021-06 amending the Mesquite Zoning Ordinance, as amended, by deleting Sections 5-402, 5-406, 5-407 and 5-408 regarding the general regulations for Boards, Commissions and Committees.
D. An ordinance approving Zoning Text Amendment No. ZTA 2021-07 amending the Mesquite Zoning Ordinance, as amended, by amending Part 1A by making revisions and deletions to various parts and sections regarding the Municipal Arborist and appeals of decisions of the City’s Arborist.
E. An ordinance approving Zoning Text Amendment No. ZTA 2021-08 amending the Mesquite Zoning Ordinance, as amended, by amending Part 1, 1-300, by making revisions and deletions to various parts and sections regarding Nonconforming Situations and Amortization of Nonconforming Uses.
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Each of these proposed text amendments result from the recent codification of Chapter 20 of the Mesquite City Code related to City Boards and Commissions and related changes to State statutes. The attached memo provides a brief summary of each proposed amendment.
On September 27, 2021, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of Zoning Text Amendment Nos. 2021-04, 06, 07 and 08.
Recommended/Desired Action
Following the public hearing, staff recommends approval of the ordinances.
Attachment(s)
Staff Memo
P&Z Minutes
Ordinances
Drafter
Jeff Armstrong
Head of Department
Jeff Armstrong