Public Hearing to Amend Zoning Ordinance:  Amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Texas City by deleting Sections 160.035 (B) (10), 160.037 (B) (3), 160.045 (B) (5) and adding: Section 160.051 C) (1) (b) 13. Hotels. The use of any parcel for a hotel shall comply with the following standards and requirements. a. A hotel shall contain restaurant accommodations. b. A hotel shall contain a guest lounge or cocktail area. c. A hotel shall contain a swimming pool with a hot tub area. d. A hotel shall contain a fitness center. e. Guest rooms may be accessible only from an internal hallway that is primarily accessible from a central lobby area contained within the hotel. f. A hotel shall contain a minimum of 80 rooms.

This proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance was given approval by the Zoning Commission during a Public Hearing held on May 3, 2016. The amendment was also presented to the Planning Board for review and a recommendation on April 11, 2016. It is now ready for action by the City Commission.