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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances (O-87-647)-06/01/1987 II 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 -P~~~ )-\ - ~ oO~' ~. l~ ORDINANCE NO. 0-87-647 ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3 OF CHAPTER 3 OF THE COLLEYVILLE CODE BY PROVIDING THAT A FLAGPOLE IN EXCESS OF 35 FEET IN HEIGHT SHALL REQUIRE A PERMIT BEFORE ERECTION AND SHALL BE SUBJECT TO THE REGULATIONS AND LIMITATIONS OF SECTION 3 OF CHAPTER 3 OF THE COLLEYVILLE CODE; PROVIDING A PENALTY AND AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION. WHEREAS, the City Council deems that the purpose of erecting a flagpole in excess of 35 feet in height is for advertising; and WHEREAS, the erection of flagpoles in excess of 35 feet in height and the displaying of flags thereon involves the same considerations of public health, safety and welfare as a construction and regulation of signs; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS; Sec. 1: THAT Chapter 3, section 3D(1) of the Colleyville Code shall be amended by adding thereto a provision (g) providing as follows: "(g) Flaqpoles: Flagpoles in excess of 35 feet in height shall be considered signs subject to the regulations hereof. The erection of a flagpole in excess of 35 feet in height shall require the obtaining of a permit as provided in part (2) hereof and shall be subject to all regulations and restrictions applicable to signs requiring a permit. For the purpose of interpreting and applying said restrictions and regulations, the area of the flag(s) displayed on said flagpole shall be considered the sign area of the sign for the purpose of the application of the total sign area limitation contained in table 3-D hereof." Sec. 2: Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in a sum not to exceed Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00). Each and every day such violation continues shall constitute a separate offense and shall be punishable as such. 1 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 I I I 1 I I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 26 Ordinance 0-87-647 Sec. 3: The City Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to cause publication of the descriptive caption and penalty clause hereof as an alternative method of publication provided by law. AND IT IS SO ORDERED. The ~~ reading an~~blic hearing being conducted on the ~' (day of Y/(~ , 1987. The,~e~nd reading a public hearing being conducted on the /y~~ day of , 1987. The thdrd reading p lic hearing being conducted on the /~ day of , 1987. JJak ~ I LaVada JOhnson~ City Secretary I I 1 CITY OF COLLEYVILLE "if. ~:' ~~ Mayor A~ ~EGALlTY: Ross T. Foster City Attorney II I 2