HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 98-75 - No Parking ZonesORDINANCE NO. 1?4f7 /4D
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WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas, deems it necessary
and proper to amend Section 10.16.040, B. "Signage", of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Georgetown, Texas, to amend the requirements for designating no parking zones
to include curb and/or pavement markings as alternative or supplemental methods of
erecting traffic signs; and
WHEREAS, the Council finds that it is necessary and proper and in the best interest
of the citizens of the City of Georgetown to adopt the amendments 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,
SECTION 2. Section 10.16.040, B. "Signage", of the Code of Ordinances of the City
of Georgetown, Texas is hereby amended to read as follows:
`B. Signage and/or Curb/Pavement Markings. Each no parking zone shall
be designated by using one of the following methods:
9. A sign stating "No Parking Anytime';
2. A sign stating "No Parking Anytime" and painting all curbs and curb
ends located within the designated no parking zone yellow; or
_3. ____ In_lieu_of erecting a sign, painting all curbs and curb ends located
within the designated no parking zone yellow with four -inch black lettering stating
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"NO PARKING ANYTIME": Wording may not be spaced more than twenty (20) feet
apart.,'
SECTION 3. All ordinances and resolutions, or parts of ordinances and resolutions,
in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed, and are no longer of any force and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
ten (10) days after publication in accordance with the provisions of the Charter of the City
of Georgetown.
PASSED AND APPROVED on First Reading on the , day of November, 1998.
PASSED AND APPROVED on Second Reading on the day of December,
1998.
ATTEST:
Sandra Lee, City Secretary
APPROVED • -!r
Marianne Landers Banks
City Attorney
THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN:
By: k,
Wood, Mayor
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