HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances (O-08-1698)-11/05/2008ORDINANCE 0-08-1698
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 42, SECTION 42-31 (b), ORDINANCE 0-08-
1677, WHICH ESTABLISHES THE CITY'S REQUIREMENTS FOR WEEDS, GRASS
AND UNCULTIVATED PLANTS IN THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE CODE OF
ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED TWO
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE; 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 0-08-1677 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 any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions or
terms of this ordinance shall be subject to the same penalty as provided
for in the Code of Ordinances of the City of Colleyville, and upon
conviction shall be punishable by a fire not to exceed the sum of Two
Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) for each offense.
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 with the following deletions and additions:
Sec. 42-31(b). Weeds, grass and uncultivated plants.
(b) Prohibition.
(4) In the case of agricultural tracts of five acres or larger and
undeveloped residential subdivisions containing more than four
(4) lots and/or residential subdivisions where public
improvements have been approved by the City and more than
20% of all lots approved for residential use are vacant, this
section will be satisfied if the hay or grass is kept mowed to a
height no greater than twelve (12) inches for a distance of 100
feet around the entire perimeter of the tract.
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Sec. 4. 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.
(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 and
undeveloped residential subdivisions containing more than four
(4) lots and/or residential subdivisions where public improvements
have been approved by the City and more than 20% of all lots
approved for residential use are vacant, this section will be
satisfied if the hay or grass is kept mowed to a height no greater
than twelve (12) inches for a distance of 100 feet around the
entire perimeter of the tract.
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Sec. 5. 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 reading and public hearing being conducted on the ~ ~ day of
2008.
T s cond reading and public hearing being conducted on the o2/ s~ day of
~e~~ 2008.
ATTEST• CITY OF COLLEYVILLE
Cynthia Singleton, TRMC, CMC David Kelly
City Secretary Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Matthledwu3`C. G. Boyle
City Attorney