HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 95-31 - Traffic Code, One Way etc.ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, REVISING THE TRAFFIC CODE OF THE
CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, ADDING SECTION 10.16.040
RELATING TO NO PARKING AREAS IN AND AROUND BLUE HOLE
PARK; REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS; INCLUDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that a limitation on the number of vehicles
that can utilize the park at any one time will assist in preserving the natural assets of the park;
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that limitations on parking within the park
will discourage abuse of park facilities;
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that Blue Hole Park is an historic
community asset that should be preserved as a part of the heritage of Georgetown, and that traffic
control will assist in preserving the native environment within the park; and
WHEREAS, due to the increased usage of Blue Hole Park during the summer months,
the City Council has determined that this ordinance should be passed on emergency reading in
order to protect the health, safety and welfare of the community;
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 Environmental and Resource Conservation Policy 1 of the Century Plan -
Policy Plan Element, which states: "The City will take the steps necessary to protect the physical
attributes that make Georgetown attractive"; Historic Preservation and Urban Design Policy 1,
which states: "The City will preserve, protect, and promote its prehistoric, historic, and cultural
resources"; Recreation and Cultural Affairs Policy 1, which states: "The City shall encourage
all citizens to actively participate in community -wide social, cultural, and recreational activities";
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 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Georgetown,
Texas is hereby amended to add the following section, which shall read as follows:
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"10.16.040
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No parking at any time
* * *
No Parking Zones Designated. * * *
6.
Blue
Hole
Park: any area designated as no parking zones with appropriate signage
approved
by the
City's
Traffic Engineer;"
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. The City Council hereby declares that this ordinance should be adopted on
emergency passage. 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.
PASSED AND APPROVED on Emergency Reading on the 11th day of July, 1995.
ATTEST:
Sandra D. Lee
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Marianne Landers Banks
City Attorney
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THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN:
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By: rz el`
LEO WOOD
Mayor