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ORDINANCE 0-96-1037
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6-2 OF THE COLLEYVILLE CODE OF
ORDINANCES, LIMITING THE PROXIMITY OF A BUSINESS SELLING
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO CERTAIN BUSINESSES, SCHOOLS AND
CHURCHES, ESTABLISHING A PENALTY, AND AUTHORIZING
PUBLICATION.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Colleyville finds that it is in the best
interest of the City to protect the public health and safety and
general welfare; and
WHEREAS,
the City Council of the City of Colleyville deems that it is in the best
interest of the citizens of Colleyville that the sale of alcoholic
beverages be limited in proximity to certain businesses, schools
and churches;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS:
Sec. 1.
That Sec. 6-2, Proximity of place of business to schools, churches
or hospitals, be amended to read as follows:
"No person shall sell or dispense, or engage in the business
of selling or dispensing, alcoholic beverages where the
place of business of such person is situated or is located
within 300 feet of any church, public school, or public
hospital, the measurements to be along the property lines of
the street fronts and from front door to front door in a direct
line across street intersections where they occur.
AND IT IS SO ORDERED.
The first reading and public hearing being conducted on the 20th day of August
1996.
The second reading and public hearing being conducted on the 3rd of
September 1996.
ATTEST:
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, ~n Harris, CMC
City Secretary
ILLE:
Ed Baker
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
oss T. Foster
City Attorney