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Home My WebLink AboutORD 2002-31 - Parking ZoneORDINANCE NO. 010 d ;L " 31 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 10.16 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES REGARDING PARKING TO ESTABLISH A "RESIDENTIAL PARKING ZONE" ON PORTIONS OF W. 3rd W. 4th W 5th, W. 6th, MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., AND WEST STREETS; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ERECT APPROPRIATE SIGNS INDICATING SUCH ZONES; REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, on March 26, 2002 the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas, adopted Ordinance No. 2002-17 amending Chapter 10.16 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Georgetown, Texas, to establish no parking zones on segments of W. 3rd, W 4th W 5t}' and W. 6`t' Streets and on West Street and Martin Luther King, Jr. Street; and WHEREAS, the intent of Ordinance No. 2002-17 was to address the parking overflow associated with the Williamson County Justice Center; and WHEREAS, the unintended consequences of Ordinance No. 2002-17 are that residents on the affected streets are not able to park their personal vehicles in front of their homes, and staff and members of neighborhood churches are not able to park near the church; and WHEREAS, the City staff has met with members of the neighborhood association and the church and recommend that accommodations be made to address the concerns of the area residents and church members; and WHEREAS, the Council finds that it is necessary and proper and in the best interest of the citizens of Georgetown to adopt the changes hereinafter set forth. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, that: SECTION 1. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this ordinance are hereby found and declared to be true and correct, and are incorporated by reference herein and expressly made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim. The City Council hereby finds that this ordinance implements Transportation Policy 12.0 of the Century Plan - Policy Plan Element, which states: "Georgetown's transportation system provides for the safe and efficient movement of traffic, promotes the economic interests of the community, and adequately serves the needs of individuals"; and further finds that the enactment of this ordinance is not inconsistent or in conflict with any other Century Plan Policies, as required by Section 2.03 of the Administrative Chapter of the Policy Plan. Ordinance No. ao()z? — 34 - Residential Parking Zone Page l of 6 SECTION 2: That Section 10.16 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Georgetown, Texas, is hereby amended to add Section 10.16.081 as follows: 10.16.081 MLK AND WEST STREET NEIGHBORHOOD PARKING ZONE A. Definitions. The following terms, as used in this Section, have the following definitions. (1) "Chief of Police" shall mean the Chief of Police of the City of Georgetown, Texas or his designee. (2) "MLK and West Street Residential Parking Zone" shall mean the area comprised of the following public streets and all residential lots abutting or immediately adjacent to said streets: A. 400 block of West Thud Street; B. 500 and 600 blocks of West Fourth Street; C. 500 block of West Fifth Street; D. 500 and 600 blocks of West Sixth Street; E. 3007 400, 500, 600 blocks of West Street; and F. 600 and 700 blocks of Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. G. Along the west curb line of Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. from the south curb line of West 3rd Street to the north curb line of West 6"' Street (300, 4003 500 blocks of Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.) (3) "Motor vehicle" shall man every vehicle which is self-propelled. B. Offenses. (1) No person shall park any motor vehicle on any public street in the MLK and West Street Residential Parking Zone between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on weekdays, Monday through Friday, without displaying a valid residential parking Zone permit or a valid temporary visitor's permit. (2) An individual commits an offense if he displays a permit issued pursuant to this Section on a motor vehicle other than the motor vehicle for which the permit was issued. (3) A person commits an offense if he falsely represents himself as being eligible for a residential parking zone permit or a temporary visitor permit, submits false documents, or otherwise makes a false statement of material fact on an application for a permit. Ordinance No. Ad Oa _ 31 Residential Parking Zone Page 2 of 6 C. Penalties. (1) Any vehicle parked in the MLK and West Street Residential Parking Zone, during times when parking is restricted and without displaying a valid permit issued under this Section, may be issued a citation or be subject to immediate towing and impoundment. (2) A person who commits any other violation against the provisions of this Section is subject to the penalties provided for in the Code of Ordinances, City of Georgetown, Texas. D. Exceptions. The terms of this Section shall not apply in the following instances: (1) Motor vehicles that are parked in a driveway, parking lot, or other authorized and appropriate area designed for parking motor vehicles. (2) Motor vehicles that are stopped temporarily while the operator or a passenger is making deliveries to a location within the MLK and West Street Residential Parking Zone; (3) Motor vehicles that are used in transporting individuals, equipment, and goods necessary for making improvements and repairs, providing labor, and performing other services at a residence, church or other location within the MLK and West Street Residential Parking Zone; (4) Motor vehicles that are stopped temporarily for loading or unloading passengers or goods; or (5) Motor vehicles that are stopped temporarily for necessary emergency repairs. E. Residential ParkinjZ Zone Permits. (1) All residents of a the MLK and West Street Residential Parking Zone who register with the Chief of Police, or his designee, shall be issued, free of charge, one (1) permit for each motor vehicle owned and kept by the resident at the premises located within the MLK and West Street Residential Parking Zone. The Residential Parking permits must be hung from the rear view mirror of the motor vehicle or otherwise displayed on the dashboard of the vehicle. (2) Each permit issued to a resident will be assigned to a specific vehicle, and will only be valid for the particular vehicle to which it is assigned. No Ordinance No. aOOai- .3 Residential Parking Zone Page 3 of 6 permit may be transferred to any other individual or used for a different vehicle other than the one to which the permit is assigned. (3) All residents applying for a permit or permits must use the application developed by the Chief of Police. (4) The Chief shall, upon receiving a completed application, issue a Residential Parking Zone permit to any individual that is eligible for the permit. An individual is eligible to obtain a permit if: (i) the individual owns a motor vehicle; and (ii) resides within the MLK and West Street Residential Parking Zone. (5) The individual's application for a permit must contain the following information: (i) the name, address, and Texas Driver's License number of the owner of the motor vehicle to be parked in the MLK and West Street Residential Parking Zone; and the make, model, registration, and license plate number of the motor vehicle to be parked in the MLK and West Street Residential Parking Zone. (6) The applicant for a permit must submit the following information at the time application is made for a MLK and West Street Residential Parking Zone permit: (i) a valid Texas motor vehicle registration for the motor vehicle which is the subject of the permit application; and a valid Texas driver's license of the applicant showing the applicant's current home address, or a residential utility bill acceptable to the Chief of Police showing the applicant's home address. F. Temporary Visitor Parkinp, Zone Permits. (1) Two Temporary Visitor permits will automatically be issued, free of charge, for each residential lot situated within the MLK and West Street Residential Parking Zone. These permits will be valid on any date during the year. Ordinance No. Residential Parking Zone Page 4 of 6 (b) The A.M.E. Church and Macedonia Church shall be issued Temporary Visitor Permits for distribution by the Church to its members and visitors. These permits shall be valid on any date during the year. (c) Additional Temporary Visitor permits shall be issued, free of charge, for persons visiting in the area, at the written request of any person living within the MLK and West Street Residential Parking Zone. These Temporary Visitor permits shall be valid only on the date(s) noted on the permit. (7) Miscellaneous. (1) When a motor vehicle is parked in a MLK and West Street Residential Parking Zone during times when parking is restricted, the permit must be conspicuously displayed by hanging it on the rear view mirror of the motor vehicle, or otherwise displaying it on the dashboard of the vehicle. (2) A permit issued pursuant to this Section, and properly displayed, authorizes the permitee's motor vehicle to be parked in the MLK and West Street Residential Parking Zone when otherwise prohibited by this Section. A permit does not authorize the permittee's motor vehicle to be parked in a manner or location that is prohibited or otherwise governed by regulations, ordinances, statutes, or laws other than provided for in this Section. (3) A permit is not transferable from one motor vehicle to another. (4) A lost or stolen permit may be replaced. The permittee must submit a signed affidavit stating that the permit was lost or stolen and not transferred to another vehicle, nor given or conveyed to another individual. SECTION 3: All ordinances, parts of ordinances, or resolutions in conflict herewith are expressly repealed. SECTION 4: The invalidity of any section or provision of this ordinance shall not invalidate other sections or provisions thereof. READ and APPROVED on first reading this the 2002. Ordinance No. -c-=ol Residential Parking Zone Page 5 of 6 day of READ, APPROVED and ADOPTED on second reading this the 6�w of 221 , 2002. ATTEST: andra D. Lee, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: katvricia E. Carts, City Attorney Brown & Carls, LLP Ordinance No..WDrl— 31 Residential Parking Zone Page 6 of 6 CITY OF GEORGETOWN day City of Georgetown, Texas