HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 99-33 - Automatic GatesORDINANCE #
till ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS,amending Section 8.04.065of the Code of #, s s
of of •s g• s to Access to Buildings by
Apparatus; REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS; INCLUDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND
ESTABLISHING DATE.
WHEREAS, The City Council recognizes the need for continuity of traffic in the City
Of Georgetown; and
WHEREAS, The City Council finds that Gated Communities are not in keeping with
the City of Georgetown's vision of community; and
WHEREAS, The City Council acknowledges the value of uninterrupted response of
emergency vehicles to the needs of the citizens of Georgetown
NOW, THEREFORE, B E IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF GEORGETOWN,
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 The Growth And Physical Development , Policy 7 of the Century Plan
Policy Plan Element, which states: "GEORGETOWN'S LAND USES SUPPORT
ECONOMIC, CULTURAL AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR ALL RESIDENTS,
BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS; AND THE CITY'S DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
ENCOURAGES NEW AND INFILL DEVELOPMENT", The Transportation, Policy 12 of
the Century Plan Policy Plan Element, which states "GEORGETOWN'S
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PROVIDES FOR THE SAFE AND EFFECIENT
MOVEMENT OF TRAFFIC, PROMOTES THE ECONOMIC INTERESTS OF THE
COMMUNITY, AND ADEQUATELY SERVES THE NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS", and the
Urban Design, Policy 13 of the Century Plan Policy Plan Element, which states,
"GEORGETOWN HAS A POSITIVE, IDENTIFIABLE IMAGE AND AN ATTRACTIVE
APPEARANCE", 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,
SECTION 2. Section 8.04.065 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Georgetown,
Texas is hereby added to read as follows:
8.04.065 GATED AREAS AND COMMUNITIES
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Chapter 6 of the Fire Prevention Code adopted in this chapter is amended by adding
thereto section 602.6.5.1 as follows:
Excepting individual single-family residences, Gates or other barriers that restrict
access to areas of residential usage are prohibited, including, but not limited to,
subdivisions, apartments, rooming houses, dormitories, hotels motels, or any structure
used as a domicile or for sleeping purposes.
Gates or restricted access to areas of commercial or industrial use, shall be permitted if
it is determined by the authority having jurisdiction that, it poses no threat to the
occupants of the area to be gated, or to the responders in the event of an
emergency.
SECTION 3. All ordinances and resolutions, or parts of ordinances and resolutions, in
conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed, including Subdivision
Regulations of The City Of Georgtown, Texas, Chapter 33000, Section 33030,
Paragraph R, pertaining to private streets, and are no longer of any force and
effect.
SECTION 4. If any provision of this ordinance or application thereof to any person or
circumstance, shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other
provisions,
or application thereof, of this ordinance which can be given effect
without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this
ordinance are hereby declared to be severable.
SECTION 5. The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign this ordinance and the City
Secretary to attest. This ordinance shall become effective and be in full force and
effect in (10) ten days on and after publication in accordance with the provisions of
the Charter of the City of Georgetown.
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PASSED AND APPROVED on First Reading on the i day of f , 1999.
PASSED AND APPROVED on Second Reading on the 5qb day of x,1999.
ATTEST:
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Sandra Lee
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Marianne Landers Banks
City Attorney
THE CITY OF GEORG
By' LEO WOOD
Mayor