HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances (O-93-918)-08/31/1993
ORDINANCE NO. ~~/~
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 7 OF THE COLLEYVILLE CODE BY
PROHIBITING THE PLAYING OF RECREATIONAL ACfIVITIES OR TEAM
SPORTS AND THE ILLUMINATION OF PLAYING FIELDS BETWEEN THE
HOURS OF 10:30 P.M., AND 7:00 A.M., ON PROPERTY WITHIN 500 FEET OF
PROPERTY ZONED FOR RESIDENTIAL USE AND NOT A PUBLIC PARK,
ADOPTING A PENALTY AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
WHEREAS, the City of Colleyville has the authority to declare and prohibit
nuisances; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the following modifications to the
City's Code to declare and prohibit nuisances should be adopted,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS AS FOLLOWS:
Sec. 1:
That Section 1, Part R of Chapter 7 of the Colleyville Code be amended
by adding thereto a sub-section (p), providing as follows:
"(p) Engaging in or allowing the playing of outdoor
organized recreational activities or team sports between
the hours of 10:30 P.M., and 7:00 A.M., in an area which
is not a public park and which is within 500 feet of
property zoned for residential use; provided, however,
permission allowing the playing of recreational activities
or outdoor sports and illumination of playing fields until
12:00 P.M. midnight only during weekends and holidays
on property within 500 feet of property zoned for
residential use and not a public park, shall be granted up
to four nights (4) per year by obtaining written
permission from the City Manager and shall not
constitute a nuisance. A copy of the special permit
granted by the City Manager shall be kept on record at
City Hall for a period not less than 24 months from the
issuance date of the special use/exception permit."
Sec. 2:
THAT Section 1 of the Colleyville Code be amended by adding
thereto new sub-sections to be inserted in Section 1 as
. sub-section S and renumbering the current sub-sections S
and T and the remaining provisions in Section 1 in a
consecutive manner, said new sub-sections providing as
follows:
1
"S. OUTDOOR LIGHTING.
(1) The illumination of or allowing the illumination
of any area not a public park by lighting devices designed
or located for the purpose of lighting an area for the
playing of outdoor organized recreational activities or
team sports between the hours of 10:30 P.M., and 7:00
A.M., within 500 feet of property zoned for residential
use is hereby declared to be a nuisance and is prohibited.
(2) Exceptions.
Permission allowing the playing of recreational activities
or outdoor sports and illumination of playing fields until
12:00 P.M. midnight only during weekends and holidays
on property within 500 feet of property zoned for
residential use and not a public park, shall be granted up
to four nights (4) per year by obtaining written
permission from the City Manager and shall not
constitute a nuisance. A copy of the special permit
granted by the City Manager shall be kept on record at
City Hall for a period not less than 24 months from the
issuance date of the special use/exception permit.
Sec. 3:
THAT any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of this
ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon final
conviction thereof fined in an amount not to exceed Five Hundred
Dollars ($500.00). Each day any such violation continues or is allowed
to exist shall constitute a separate violation and be punishable
hereunder.
Sec. 4:
THA T the City Secretary is hereby authorized to cause publication of
the descriptive caption and penalty clauses of this ordinance as an
alternative method provided by law.
AND IT IS SO ORDERED
The flTft reading and public hearing being conducted on the 2-6 ~ day of
'- ju \~ ' 1993.
The /fond reading and public hearing being conducted on the _I '1 +!- day of
\.l~US~ , 1993.
2
The ~ing and public hearing being conducted on the
, 1993.
A TrEST: CITY OF COLLEYVILLE
Qr- ;J~' TJJ ~
Je Harris Richard Newton
City Secretary Mayor
315}
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
RgT~
oss . oster, Ity ttomey
3
day of