HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances (O-08-1677)-05/06/2008ORDINANCE 0-08-1677
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 42, SECTION 42-31 (b), ORDINANCE 0-98-
1101, WHICH ESTABLISHES THE CITY'S REQUIREMENTS FOR WEEDS, GRASS
AND UNCULTIVATED PLANTS IN THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE CODE OF
ORDINANCES, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the City of Colleyville establishes requirements for weeds, grass and
uncultivated plants as authorized by Chapter 42, Section 42-31 (b),
Ordinance 0-98-1101 and it is desirous to update those requirements; and
WHEREAS, all statutory and constitutional requirements for the passage of this
Ordinance have been adhered to, including but not limited to the Open
Meeting Act; and
WHEREAS, the City Council determines that the passage of this Ordinance is in the
best interests of the health, safety and welfare of the public.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS:
Sec. 1. THAT all matters stated hereinabove are found to be true and correct and
are incorporated herein by reference as if copied in their entirety.
Sec. 2. THAT from and after the effective date of this Ordinance, Chapter 42
Section 42-31(b) of the City of Colleyville Code of Ordinances shall be
revised with the following deletions and additions:
Sec. 42-31. Weeds, grass and uncultivated plants.
(a) Definition of terms.
Parkway means the portion of any street between the roadway and the
private property line.
(b) Prohibition.
(1) Permitting or allowing weeds, grass or any plant that is not
cultivated to grow to a height in excess of eight (8) inches upon any
property within the corporate limits of the City of Colleyville or to
leave weeds, grass or uncultivated plants in excess of. eight (8)
inches on such premises after they have been cut is hereby
declared to be a nuisance.
(2) A person commits an offense if the person owns, occupies or
controls any property within the corporate limits of the City of
Colleyville upon which weeds, grass or any plant that is not
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cultivated exceed inches in height or if weeds, grass or
uncultivated plants in excess of eight (8) inches are allowed to
remain on such premises after they have been cut.
(3) A person commits an offense if the person owns, occupies or
controls any property within the corporate limits of the City of
Colleyville and fails to maintain the parkway adjacent to the
property free of weeds, grass or uncultivated plants that exceed
eight (8) inches in height or if weeds, grass or uncultivated plants in
excess of eight (8) inches are allowed to remain on such premises
after they have been cut.
(4) In the case of agricultural tracts of five acres or larger, this section
will be satisfied if the hay or grass is kept mowed to a height no
greater than eight (8) inches for a distance of 100 feet around the
entire perimeter of the tract.
Sec. 3. THAT from and after the effective date of this Ordinance, Chapter 42
Section 42-31(b) of the City of Colleyville Code of Ordinances shall be
revised follows:
Sec. 42-31. Weeds, grass and uncultivated plants.
(a) Definition of terms.
Parkway means the portion of any street between the roadway and the
private property line.
(b) Prohibition.
(1) Permitting or allowing weeds, grass or any plant that is not
cultivated to grow to a height in excess of eight (8) inches upon any
property within the corporate limits of the City of Colleyville or to
leave weeds, grass or uncultivated plants in excess of eight (8)
inches on such premises after they have been cut is hereby
declared to be a nuisance.
(2) A person commits an offense if the person owns, occupies or
controls any property within the corporate limits of the City of
Colleyville upon which weeds, grass or any plant that is not
cultivated exceed eight (8) inches in height or if weeds, grass or
uncultivated plants in excess of eight (8) inches are allowed to
remain on such premises after they have been cut.
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(3) A person commits an offense if the person owns, occupies or
controls any property within the corporate limits of the City of
Colleyville and fails to maintain the parkway adjacent to the
property free of weeds, grass or uncultivated plants that exceed
eight (8) inches in height or if weeds, grass or uncultivated plants in
excess of eight (8) inches are allowed to remain on such premises
after they have been cut.
(4) In the case of agricultural tracts of five acres or larger, this section
will be satisfied if the hay or grass is kept mowed to a height no
greater than 8 inches for a distance of 100 feet around the entire
perimeter of the tract.
Sec. 4. THAT the effective date of this ordinance shall be the date of its final
approval by the City Council.
AND IT IS SO ORDERED.
The first readin and public hearing being conducted on the ~~_? - day of
9
2008.
he second reading and
2008.
public hearing being conducted on the ~ day of
ATTEST:
Cynthia Singleton, TRMC, CMC
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
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CITY OF COLLEYVILLE
David Kelly
Mayor
Matthew C. G. Boyle
City Attorney