HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 92-02 - Subdivision RegulationsORDINANCE NO.
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WHEREAS, in accordance with the Constitution and laws of the State of Texas,
including particularly the Local Government Code, Chapter 212, Municipal Regulation of
Subdivisions and Property Developments and in accordance with the Charter of the City of
Georgetown, Texas, hereinafter referred to as "City", the City is authorized to develop
regulations for the subdivision and development of land in the territorial jurisdiction of the
City, including the corporate limits, extraterritorial jurisdiction and other areas as permitted
by law; and
WHEREAS, on February 26, 1991, by the approval of Ordinance 91-5, the City did
adopt "Subdivision Regulations of the City of Georgetown, hereinafter referred to as
'Regulations '; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance 91-5, Section 4, provides for the annual review of the
Regulations and the consideration of revisions thereto by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the Subdivision Regulations Advisory Committee, appointed by motion
of the City Council on October 22 and November 12, 1991, is currently reviewing the effect
of the Regulations in order to make recommendations to the City Council regarding certain
revisions to the Regulations; and
WHEREAS, said review by the Subdivision Regulations Advisory Committee will not
be completed prior to the expiration date established by Ordinance 91-5; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has found that this action implements the following
Policies of the Century Plan - Policy Plan Element: Governmental Affairs Policy 2 which
states 'The City will encourage all citizens to actively participate in governmental functions ';
and Growth and Physical Development Policy 2 which states '"The City's regulatory actions
will efficiently and effectively implement the Policy Statements and provide the opportunity
to seek change with reasonable effort and expense '; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has found that this action 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,
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF O,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.
SECTION 2
The application and enforcement of the Regulations is hereby extended to May 1,
1992, such that, unless subsequent action extends the application and enforcement of the
Regulations, they shall expire on said date.
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.
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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.
PASSED AND APPROVED on First Reading on the Q. day of �' , 1992.
PASSED AND APPROVED on Second Reading on the day of r 1992.
ATTEST. THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN:
Elizabeth Gray
City Secretary
Mananne Landers Banks
City Attorney
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W.H.
Mayor