Ordinance No. 11,885ORDINANCE NO. 11,885
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., BAYTOWN, HARRIS COUNTY,
TEXAS, UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2012; 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 1' /2 year
period; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Ward has requested a variance to temporary structure permit regulations to
allow his permit to be extended until December 31, 2012, which should be 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, the Interim 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,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS:
Section 1: That all matters and facts set forth in the recitals above are found to be true
and correct.
Section 2: '1 1 hat the City Council of the City of' Baytown, exas, hereby grants variance to
Section 22-124 of the Code of Ordinances, Baytown, 'I I exas, to extend the Temporary I.-Iousing
Permit for 517 S. Burnet Dr., Baytown, Harris County, Texas, until December 31, 2011
Section 3: This ordinance shall take effect immediately from and after its passage by the
City Council of the City of Baytown.
INTRODUCED, READ and PASSED, bythe affirmative
of Baytown this the 8'�'day of March„ 2012.
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