Ordinance No. 12,197ORDINANCE NO. 12,197
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, GRANTING A VARIANCE TO SECTION 22 -124 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES, BAYTOWN, TEXAS, TO EXTEND THE TEMPORARY
HOUSING PERMIT AT 517 S. BURNET DR., BAVTOWN, HARRIS COUNTY,
TEXAS, UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2013; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
WHEREAS, Section 22 -124 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baytown, Texas (the
"Code ") allows the Chief Building Official to issue a temporary structure permit for the temporary
placement of an approved manufactured home or recreational vehicle on property during
rehabilitation or reconstruction of the single- family dwelling unit, regardless of zoning district
requirements, if (i) the single - family dwelling unit became uninhabitable due to a disaster, and (ii)
the Chief Building Official determines that the single - family dwelling unit is uninhabitable and the
permit request satisfies all requirements of the ordinance and other applicable regulations; and
WHEREAS, the temporary structure permit has a term of six months, which can be extended
for another six months by the Chief Building Official; and
WHEREAS, the City Council can extend the permit again for an additional six -month term
based upon the Chief Building Official's assessment that the permit holder is unable to complete the
reconstruction set forth under the permit due to circumstances beyond the permit holder's control
such as, but not limited to, a local shortage of building materials or properly licensed contractors; and
WHEREAS, the Code does not provide for any further extensions beyond this P/z year
period; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Ward has requested and was granted a variance to temporary structure
permit regulations to allow his permit to be extended until December 31, 2012, which should have
been enough time for Mr. Ward with assistance from the Harris County Recovery Program to
complete the construction and move back into his house; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Ward's structure remains incomplete; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Ward has requested another variance to temporary structure permit
regulations to allow his permit to be extended until December 31, 2013, which should be enough
time for Mr. Ward with assistance from the Harris Countv Recovery Program to complete the
construction and move back into his house; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Building Official has reviewed this request for an extension and
believes, based on the information submitted by Mr_ Ward, that Mr. Ward has been unable to
complete the reconstruction of his dwelling due to circumstances beyond his control; NOW
THEREFORE,
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and correct.
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SeMm 25124 or the Ode or Ordinances, Baytown, Texas, to extend the Ternporary I lousim,
Pern-th an 51 i S. Bum Do. Baytown. I farris County, Texas, until December 31. 2013,
Section is Tilis onbnwwc shall lake enho immediately 1romand after its passage by the
City COMICil cal` the City OrBaYIONVII.
INTROD(JCED, READ and PASSER by be allimia6ve vol6brihe City Council orthe Chy
or Bay wn this Ow 14" day or Febtuary. 2013,
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