HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 96-18 - Hazardous Materials RouteORDINANCE NO
1 ! 1 i� f i • . ' '' 1 1� i 1' • ! • •' !
RESOLUTIONS; INCLUDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND ESTABLISHING AN
F.FFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the flammable liquid transport routes stipulated in the current code of ordinances for
the City Of Georgetown are outdated; and
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes the need for bringing the flammable liquid transport
routes listing up to date in order to reflect the current needs of the City of Georgetown; and
WIIEREAS, the City Council is aware of the need to regulate the movement of hazardous
materials within the city limits of the City of Georgetown; and
WHEREAS, the City Council strives to insure the safety and well-being of the citizens of the city
of Georgetown, Texas
NOW THEREFORE
'•' ORDAINED s THE CITY COUNCIL• t CITY OF
GEORGETOWN,
SECTION 1. The facts and recitations contained in this 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 transportation policy of the century plan element which states "The city will
encourage a transportation system that provides for the safe and efficient movement of traffic,
promotes the economic interest of the community, and adequately serves the personal needs of
individuals"; and further finds that the enactment of this ordinance is not 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 10.04.030 of the code of ordinances is hereby amended to read as follows:
10,04.030 FLAMMABLE LIQUID TRANSPORT AND PARKING RESTRICTIONS
"A. It is unlawful for the driver of a motor vehicle transporting flammable or combustible
liquids and hazardous chemicals to travel into or through the City except in the designated areas
as follows:
1. For north -south traffic:
a. Interstate 35, including access roadways
b. Austin Avenue (Business 35/Texas 81)
c. Church Street (FM 1460) lying south of University Avenue
d. College Street lying north of University Avenue
2. For east -west traffic:
a. Williams Drive 223 8)
b. University Avenue (Texas 29)
c. Airport Road ,
r Inner Loop Road
Leandere. Road
f Sun City Boulevard
g. Del Webb Boulevard
B. No vehicle used for the transport of flammable or combustible liquids and hazardous
chemicals shall be parked out of doors for more than one hour within the City Limits of
Georgetown, Texas, except on the premises of a facility approved for storing or servicing tank
vehicles. The location shall be off any street and at least 50 feet from any building and 25 feet
from any property line.
C. Vehicles used to transport, flammable or combustible liquids and hazardous chemicals
shall not be parked or garaged in any building or near any building other than those specifically
approved for such use by the Fire Marshal.
D. Any violations of this ordinance may be prosecuted to the fullest extent allowed by
this Code and State law."
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 (10) days on and after
publication in accordance with the provisions of the charter of the City of Georgetown.
rl r
PASSED AND APPROVEDon First reading on the A day of 1996.
PASSED AND APPROVED on the Second Reading on the,2xlay o /f/, 1996.
ATTEST:
Sandra Lee
City Secretary
Marianne Landers Banks
City Attorney
By: LEO WOOD
Mayor
�p f