1775ORDINANCE NO. ~ ~ ~ S+
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ARTICLE V, SECTION 1,
AND SECTION 2 OF ORDINANCE 1258 AS AMENDED,
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, not fewer than three (3) copies of said amendments to Ordinance 1258 have
been on file in the oiTice of the City Clerk in the West Memphis City Hall and will continue to be
on file at all times for public inspection and review; and
WHEREAS, after a public hearing upon due notice and publication, pursuant to Article
V, Section 1, Accessory Building, Structure, or Use and Section 2, Definitions, adopted by
Ordinance 1258, the Planning Commission has approved and recommended for adoption the
proposed amendments of the zoning regulations adopted by Ordinance 1258.
NOW BE TT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
MEMPHIS THAT,
SECTION 1. Article V, Section 1, Accessory Building, Structure or Use, of Ordinance
1258, as amended, is hereby amended to include the following:
An accessory building, structure, or use may be built or located within a required rear yard when
located at least five (5) feet from the rear or side lot line, is not located within any public
easement, and when occupying not more than thirty percent (30%) of the area of such required
rear yard area. (Truck trailers, shipping/cargo containers, or similar type objects not considered
building, structure, or allowable use.)
SECTION 2. Article V, Section 2, Definitions, of the zoning regulations adopted by
Ordinance 1258 is hereby amended to include the following:
~j~jp~. Any structure including a roof supported by walls, (not to include truck trailers,
shipping/cargo containers, or similar type objects,) designed or intended for the support,
enclosure, shelter or protection of persons, animals, chattels, or property and forming a
construction that is safe and stable; the word building shall include the word structure.
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SECTION 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby
repealed.
PASSED AND APPROVED this ~7ffi day of ~~~Y , 1997.
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AL BOALS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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D CRA ITY CLERK
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CITY CLERK OF.FIC6
DATE s'~/3~t7 4 !ate
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