HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances (O-87-647 E)-04/28/1987
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ORDINANCE NO. 0-87-647E
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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;
AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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WHEREAS, the City Council deems that the purpose of erecting a
flagpole in excess of 35 feet in height is for
advertising; and
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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;
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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
11 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:
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n(g) Flagpoles:
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.n
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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.
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Sec. 3 :
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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.
The council hereby declares that the passage of this
ordinance is an emergency necessary to protect the
life, health, property and public peace of the city.
The construction of flagpoles in excess of the
designated height herein has been threatened within
the city and in order to prohibit said construction
and preserve the principles underlying the adoption
of this ordinance, it must be adopted as an emergency
measure.
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AND IT IS SO ORDERED.
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The first reading and public hearing being conducted on the
day of , 1987.
The second reading and public hearing being conducted on the
day of , 1987.
The third reading and public hearing being conducted on the
day of , 1987.
The emerency reading and public hearing beingconducte~ on the 28th day of
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ATTEST: CITY OF COLLEYVILLE
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City Secretary
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J~ R. Hubbard
Mayor
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R ss T. Foster
City Attorney
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