Conduct a public hearing and consider action to adopt an ordinance amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and Map, as previously amended, by amending the zoning classification for an approximately one (1) acre parcel located at 4002 Toler Road and being more particularly described as a part of Lot 4, Block 4 of Rowlett Ranch Estates 2 in the City of Rowlett, Dallas County, Texas from Single F

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<p style="margin-left:0in;" data-pasted="true">Section 77-303.C of the Rowlett Development Code (RDC) requires approval of an SUP for any enclosed accessory structure exceeding 500 square feet within a residential zoning district. Additionally, Section 77-303.C.7 of the RDC requires SUP approval prior to the installation of any carport that does not meet the maximum permitted area of 500 square feet.</p><p style="margin-left:0in;">The applicant is requesting a Special Use Permit (SUP) to allow an approximately 2,400-square-foot accessory structure consisting of a 1,800 square foot metal building with an attached 600-square foot carport.</p>

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 6.9/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).