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Planning staff to refer proposed changes to Section 7.6 (nonconforming structures) to Zoning Board of Adjustment
Summary
Planning Manager Cambria Jordan told the commission the section of the zoning ordinance that treats structures damaged beyond 60% of appraised value will be brought to the Zoning Board of Adjustment for consideration; staff is exploring a proposed 12-month update window.
Planning Manager Cambria Jordan updated the DeSoto Planning and Zoning Commission on Feb. 12 that proposed revisions to Section 7.6 of the zoning ordinance (nonconforming structures) will be brought to the Zoning Board of Adjustment for further consideration, and that staff has discussed allowing a 12-month window for owners to restore damaged structures.
"Section 7.6 ... speaks to the fact that in the event a property is damaged beyond 60% of its appraised value, as determined by the Dallas [Central] Appraisal District website, then ... it would have to be brought to conformance," Jordan said, summarizing current code language. Jordan said prior discussions considered revising the 60% threshold and allowing property owners up to 12 months to update or repair structures before forcing conformance to current zoning.
Jordan told commissioners the nonconforming-structure rules are regulated by the Zoning Board of Adjustment, so staff will take the discussion there and return to the commission with an update. She also noted staff is assembling background materials and that some older ordinances have been overtaken by newer code changes.
The item prompted no formal motion or vote in the meeting; commissioners asked clarifying questions and were told staff will report back after the Zoning Board of Adjustment reviews the matter.
