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Home My WebLink AboutOrdinance No. 2026-13 ORDINANCE NO. 2026-13 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS,AMENDING THE FRIENDSWOOD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO UPDATE THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP ("FLUM") TO CHANGE THE CATEGORY DESIGNATIONS OF(I)RESERVES C AND D OF AUTUMN CREEK SECTION 3,(II) RESERVE C OF AUTUMN CREEK SECTION 5, (III) 3001 THROUGH 3011 HARVEST HILL DRIVE,(IV)3004,3006,3008,AND 3010 THROUGH 3013 CEDAR RIDGE TRAIL, (V) 3201 THROUGH 3205 CEDAR RIDGE COURT, AND (VI) 2910 AND 2912 HARVEST HILL DRIVE, FRIENDSWOOD, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "GARDEN HOMES" TO"LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL"AND TO AMEND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP TO CHANGE THEIR ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATIONS FROM "GARDEN HOME DISTRICT (GHD)" TO "SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL(SFR)"; AND TO AMEND THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP (FLUM) TO CHANGE THE CATEGORY DESIGNATIONS OF (I) 3000, 3002, 3003, AND 3005 CEDAR RIDGE TRAIL, (II) 2902, 2904, 2906, 2908, 2911, AND 2913 HARVEST HILL DRIVE, AND (III) 2800, 2802, 2804 HARVEST HILL COURT, FRIENDSWOOD, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "GARDEN HOMES" AND "LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL" TO "LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL" AND AMEND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP TO CHANGE THEIR ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATIONS FROM "GARDEN HOME DISTRICT (GHD)" AND "SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (SFR)" TO "SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (SFR)"; PROVIDING A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF TWO THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($2,000.00); REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT OR IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY,PUBLICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ************************************************************************************* WHEREAS, the Friendswood Comprehensive Plan (the "Plan") assists City officials, staff and citizens in making sound decisions affecting the future growth and development of the City and the surrounding area;and WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission (the "Commission") reviewed the following proposed amendments to the Future Land Use Map(the "FLUM")contained in the Plan: Future Land Use Map Amendments Subject Properties in Friendswood,Harris County,Texas Current Category Proposed Designation Category Designation ➢ Reserves C and D of Autumn Creek Section 3 ➢ Reserve C of Autumn Creek Section 5 > 3001 through 3011 Harvest Hill Drive Low Density > 3004,3006,3008,and 3010 through 3013 Cedar Ridge Trail Garden Homes Residential > 3201 through 3205 Cedar Ridge Court > 2910 and 2912 Harvest Hill Drive > 3000,3002,3003,and 3005 Cedar Ridge Trail Garden Homes and Low Density > 2902,2904,2906,2908,2911,and 2913 Harvest Hill DriN c Low Density Residential > 2800,2802,and 2804 Harvest Hill Court Residential ;and WHEREAS, the Commission also reviewed the following proposed amendments to the Official Zoning Map: Zoning Map Amendments Subject Properties in Friendswood,Harris County,Texas Current Zoning Proposed Zoning District District ➢ Reserves C and D of Autumn Creek Section 3 ➢ Reserve C of Autumn Creek Section 5 > 3001 through 3011 Harvest Hill Drive Garden Home Single Family ➢ 3004,3006,3008,and 3010 through 3013 Cedar Ridge Trail District(GHD) Residential(SFR) > 3201 through 3205 Cedar Ridge Court > 2910 and 2912 Harvest Hill Drive > 3000,3002,3003,and 3005 Cedar Ridge Trail Garden Home > 2902,2904,2906,2908,2911,and 2913 Harvest Hill Drive District(GHD)and Single Family ➢ 2800,2802,and 2804 Harvest Hill Court Single Family Residential(SFR) Residential(SFR) ;and WHEREAS,on April 9,2026,the Commission conducted two public hearings—one public hearing regarding the proposed amendments to the Plan at which the public was given the opportunity to give testimony and present written evidence regarding the proposed FLUM amendments and one public hearing regarding the proposed amendments to the Official Zoning Map at which parties in interest and residents were given the opportunity to be heard regarding the proposed zoning classification amendments;and WHEREAS, after such public hearings, the Commission voted to approve such amendments and filed its written report in accordance with all applicable laws for the City Council's consideration;and WHEREAS,on May 4,2026,the City Council conducted two public hearings—one public hearing regarding the proposed amendments to the Plan at which the public was given the opportunity to give testimony and present written evidence regarding the proposed FLUM amendments and one public hearing regarding the proposed amendments to the Official Zoning Map at which parties in interest and residents were given the opportunity to be heard regarding the proposed zoning classification changes; and WHEREAS,after receiving the recommendations of the Commission as well the input received at the public hearings,the City Council desires(i)to amend the Plan to update the Future Land Use Map to better reflect future development within the boundaries of the City and (ii) to amend the Official Zoning Map consistent with the amendment to the Plan;and WHEREAS, in accordance with the Friendswood City Code and all applicable laws, the City Council has determined that all public notices have been posted and published and all required hearings on this matter have been held;and WHEREAS, the City Council further finds that this ordinance, together with the public hearing conducted,complies with the applicable provisions of the City Charter,City Code and all other applicable laws;and WHEREAS,the City Council deems it appropriate to approve the proposed amendments, subject to applicable regulations, restrictions,and exceptions contained herein;NOW THEREFORE, 2 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD,STATE OF TEXAS: Section 1. All matters and facts set forth in the recitals above are found to be true and are approved as the processes and procedures which the City Council of the City of Friendswood undertook and completed prior to the adoption of this ordinance. Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Friendswood, Texas, hereby amends the Friendswood Comprehensive Plan to update the Future Land Use Map as follows: Future Land Use Map Amendments Subject Properties in Friendswood,Harris County,Texas Previous New Category Category Designation Designation > Reserves C and D of Autumn Creek Section 3 > Reserve C of Autumn Creek Section 5 ➢ 3001 through 3011 Harvest Hill Drive Low Density ➢ 3004,3006,3008,and 3010 through3013 Cedar Ridge Trail Garden Homes Residential ➢ 3201 through 3205 Cedar Ridge Court > 2910 and 2912 Harvest Hill Drive > 3000,3002,3003,and 3005 Cedar Ridge Trail Garden Homes and Low Density > 2902,2904,2906,2908,2911,and 2913 Harvest Hill Drive Low Density Residential > 2800,2802,and 2804 Harvest Hill Court Residential Section 3. That the City Council of the City of Friendswood, Texas, hereby amends the Official Zoning Map of the City of Friendswood as follows: Zoning Map Amendments Subject Properties in Friendswood,Harris County,Texas Previous Zoning New Zoning District District ➢ Reserves C and D of Autumn Creek Section 3 ➢ Reserve C of Autumn Creek Section 5 > 3001 through 3011 Harvest Hill Drive Garden Home Single Family > 3004,3006,3008,and 3010 through 3013 Cedar Ridge Trail District(GI-ID) Residential(SFR) ➢ 3201 through 3205 Cedar Ridge Court > 2910 and 2912 Harvest Hill Drive ➢ 3000,3002,3003,and 3005 Cedar Ridge Trail Garden Home > 2902,2904,2906,2908,2911,and 2913 Harvest Hill Drive District(GHD)and Single Family ➢ 2800,2802,and 2804 Harvest Hill Court Single Family Residential(SFR) Residential(SFR) The City Council hereby directs the Director of Community Development to add an entry concerning this amendment on the official zoning map in accordance with Section 3,Appendix C of the Friendswood City Code. Section 4. This ordinance shall in no manner amend, change, supplement or revise any provision of any ordinance of the City of Friendswood,save and except the changes described in Sections 2 and 3 hereinabove. Section 5. A violation of this ordinance is subject to the penalty provisions contained in Section 1-14 of the Friendswood City Code and as otherwise provided by law. Any person who shall 3 intentionally, knowingly, recklessly, or with criminal negligence fail to comply with any provision of this ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, shall be fined in an amount not to exceed TWO THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($2,000.00). Each act of violation and each day upon which any such violation shall occur shall constitute a separate offense. Section 6. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict or inconsistent with this ordinance are hereby expressly repealed. Section 7. In the event any section, paragraph, subdivision, clause, phrase, provision, sentence, or part of this ordinance or the application of the same to any person or circumstance shall for any reason be adjudged invalid or held unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, it shall not affect, impair, or invalidate this ordinance as a whole or any part or provision hereof other than the part declared to be invalid or unconstitutional;and the City Council of the City of Friendswood,Texas,declares that it would have passed each and every part of the same notwithstanding the omission of any such part thus declared to be invalid or unconstitutional,or whether there be one or more parts. Section 8. The City Secretary shall give notice of the enactment of this ordinance by promptly publishing the caption of this ordinance after final passage in the official newspaper of the City. Section 9. This ordinance shall take effect upon its publication. INTRODUCED, READ AND PASSED on first and final reading by the affirmative vote of the City Council of the City of Friendswood on this the 4th day o May,2026. LitArk MIK "OREMA , Mayor ATTEST: a', '1-}�i RA . E I • RTINEZ,City Secrets (7 ___ ? \S APPROVED AS TO FORM: U 4 "1 0 (2 co)* ICJ -71‘EOFI KAREN L. I IORNER, City Attorney H:\City Council\Ordinances\2026\05-04-20261Ordinance-Updating FLUM and Zoning Map.docx 4