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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Date Requested: September 13, 2010
Requested By: Tim Tietiens
Department: Planning
Report: Resolution: Ordinance: X
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SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
City Council directed the Planning and Zoning Commission to review sign regulations for the Main Street District and
Overlay for possible amendments. A subcommittee, formed by the Commission, performed a review and forwarded their
recommendation to the Commission. On August 19, 2010, the Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a hearing to
receive public input on the matter. Upon conclusion of the hearing, the Commission took action (6-0; 1 abstain) to
recommend to City Council, favorable consideration of the proposed amendments described generally below:
• All pre-existing nonconforming signs (listed w/address) within the overlay and the blocks abutting S.H.146 in the
Main Street District as of the effective date of this ordinance would be permanently exempted from the terms,
conditions, and effects of Sections 106-262 (Nonconforming Structures), and may be repaired, maintained and
replaced as long as they are not enlarged.
• Those listed that are on private property would be allowed to continue in perpetuity while those on right of way would
continue until such time, if any, the city had a need to utilize the location for public purpose.
• Businesses in the blocks abutting S.H. 146 (Controlled Access Corridor) would be allowed to build signs to standards
otherwise allowable in comparable commercial zones.
• New monument or ground signs that do not exceed eight feet (8') in width or height now would be allowed in both the
district and overlay where a property owner has room to do so within their property.
• Projection signs would be allowed within the right-of-way of the Main Street overlay to allow for additional
pedestrian visibility.
Notices of the Planning and Zoning Commission public hearing were mailed to business and property owners located
within 200' of the Main Street District.
Action Required by Council:
1. Conduct public hearing.
2. der taking action on a recommendation by the Planning & Zoning Commission on proposed amendments related
0 onjand off -premise signs within the Main Street District/Overlay.
Ron Bottoms, City Manager Date
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 106 "ZONING" OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE BY AMENDING ARTICLE VII. "SIGNS"
SECTION 106-874 "ON -PREMISES SIGNS", TO ALLOW INSTALLATION OF ON -
PREMISE MONUMENT OR GROUND SIGNS FOR BUSINESSES THAT HAVE A
CURRENT ON -PREMISE, FREESTANDING SIGN IN THE MAIN STREET DISTRICT
AND OVERLAY; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 106-875 "OFF -PREMISES SIGNS",
REGARDING STANDARDS FOR OFF -PREMISES SIGNS WITHIN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY
OF WEST MAIN STREET PORTION OF THE MAIN STREET OVERLAY; PROVIDING A
REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; FINDING
COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; PROVIDING THAT ANY PERSON
VIOLATING THE TERMS OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE DEEMED GUILTY OF A
MISDEMEANOR AND UPON CONVICTION SHALL BE FINED IN A SUM NOT TO
EXCEED TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000); PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION
OF THE CAPTION HEREOF; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
WHEREAS, the City of La Porte established a Main Street District and Main Street District to
provide zonings rules and regulations that would serve to protect, enhance, and encourage the
continuation of the unique character of the Main Street corridor, and the encouragement of
business on Main Street;
WHEREAS, part of the unique character of the Main Street corridor is exemplified by the
display of existing freestanding, on -premises signs by business located along Main Street, many
of which have been in place for decades;
WHEREAS, the City of La Porte has, and continues to develop regulations concerning on -
premises and off -premises signs throughout the City, causing many of the aforementioned signs
on Main Street to potentially become preexisting, non -conforming structures;
WHEREAS, the current Zoning Ordinance allows only limited opportunity to place signage
within the Main Street District advertising their business and services; and
WHEREAS, previous attempts to further develop an adequate regulatory structure to allow for
such signage opportunities have not yet been successfully implemented; and
WHEREAS, the City seeks to implement new rules governing signs on and off -premises signs in
the Main Street District and Main Street Overlay, while at the same time preserving the unique
character of preexisting non -conforming signs and the businesses exhibiting same;
WHEREAS, business owners have expressed a desire to permanently retain existing
freestanding, on -premises signs, and/or to repair or rebuild such signs according to their original
dimensions and configuration, and have voiced their concerns to City of La Porte Planning and
Zoning Commission and La Porte City Council, and furthermore, met in a townhall meeting on
May 19, 2010, to convey their desires to the City;
WHEREAS, the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission, after the aforementioned townhall
meeting, established a committee to develop recommended rules and regulations for signs on
Main Street, with emphasis on the implementation of guidelines for the preservation of
preexisting, non -conforming on -premises signs in the Main Street Overlay and controlled access
corridor portion of the Main Street District (146 Frontage Road);
WHEREAS, the committee's recommendation was to permanently grandfather all preexisting
non -conforming on -premises free standing signs in the Main Street Overlay and controlled
access corridor portion of the Main Street District (146 Frontage Road), and to establish new
regulations for on and off -premises signs in the Main Street District;
WHEREAS, the committee's rules and regulations were approved by the La Porte Planning and
Zoning Commission and forwarded to the La Porte City Council for consideration;
WHEREAS, the La Porte City Council finds that the unique character of the Main Street District
and Main Street Overlay will be enhanced, and both the retention of existing businesses and new
business development will be encouraged, by the adoption of the Planning and Zoning's
Commission's recommendation to permanently grandfather all preexisting non -conforming on -
premises free standing signs in the Main Street Overlay and controlled access corridor portion of
the Main Street District (146 Frontage Road), and to establish new regulations for on and off -
premises signs in the Main Street District;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA
PORTE, TEXAS:
Section 1: That Chapter 106, "Zoning," Article VII. "Signs" Section 106-874 "On -premises
signs," of the Code of Ordinances, LaPorte, Texas, subsection "a", Freestanding on -premises
signs", is hereby amended by adding new paragraph "5", which shall be added in proper
numerical sequence and shall read as follows:
Sec. 106-874. — On premises signs.
(a)
Freestanding on premises signs.
(1)
General provisions.
a.
b.
C.
These regulations shall apply to freestanding signs only.
Multiple reader panels mounted on a single base shall be
considered to be a single sign.
For the purposes of this section, a multitenant building shall be
considered to be a single establishment and shall be restricted to
freestanding advertising signage in accordance with the regulations
governing such signs.
(2)
d.
e.
C
Separate buildings located on a single piece of property may be
considered to be separate business establishments with each
building being eligible for freestanding advertising in accordance
with these regulations.
The number of on -premises freestanding nonadvertising signs
intended to direct traffic and not exceeding six square feet in size
shall not be limited by this section.
On -premises real estate signs are allowed and shall be exempt from
all other provisions of section 106-874.
R-1, R-2, R-3, and MHdistricts.
a.
b.
C.
One freestanding identification sign is permitted for townhouses,
multifamily developments, group care facilities, subdivisions,
education and religious facilities.
For a bed and breakfast facility one sign not exceeding three
square feet in area and nonilluminated shall be allowed. This sign
may be either mounted on the building or located in a landscaped
portion of the yard.
For a home occupation facility one sign not exceeding two square
feet in area and nonilluminated shall be allowed. This sign shall be
mounted flat against the wall of the principal building.
The size of the sign may not exceed 150 square feet.
There are no minimum yard setbacks.
The maximum height is 45 feet.
CR, NC, and GC districts.
a.
b.
One freestanding advertising sign shall be permitted for each side
of a commercial establishment which fronts on a developed right-
of-way.
The following size limitations apply:
(4)
C.
d.
e.
1.
2.
3.
Freestanding signs for single tenant buildings: 150 square
feet.
Freestanding signs for single tenant buildings in a
controlled access corridor: 300 square feet.
Freestanding signs for multitenant buildings: 350 square
feet.
The following minimum yard setbacks apply:
1.
2.
When not adjacent to residentially zoned property, there are
no minimum setbacks.
When adjacent to residentially zoned property, there are
minimum side and rear yard setbacks of five feet.
The following height limitations apply:
1.
Freestanding signs: 45 feet.
Freestanding signs in a controlled access corridor: 65 feet.
BI, LI, and HI districts.
a.
b.
C.
One freestanding advertising sign shall be permitted for each side
of a commercial establishment which fronts a developed right -of-
way -
The following size limitations apply:
1.
2.
3.
Freestanding signs for single tenant buildings: 150 square
feet.
Freestanding signs for single tenant buildings in controlled
access corridors: 300 square feet.
Freestanding signs for multi -tenant buildings: 350 square
feet.
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d.
The following minimum yard setbacks apply:
1.
When not adjacent to residentially zoned property, there are
no minimum setbacks.
2.
When adjacent to residentially zoned property, there are
minimum side and rear setbacks of five feet.
The following height limitations apply:
1.
Freestanding signs: 45 feet.
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Freestanding signs in controlled access corridors: 65 feet.
(5) MS District and Overlay
a. Pre-existing, nonconforming signs listed at the following locations within the
overlay and Main Street District existing as of the effective date of this ordinance are
considered legal, grandfathered, and Maycontinue as such in accordance with the
specifications regulations and conditions of this ordinance. The City accepts no
liability for any damages to any signs within public right-of-way or easement. The
City also reserves the rights to enter into maintain and utilize all common use
public utility easements and public rights-of-way to promote the health safety,
morals or general welfare of the community and the safe, orderly, and healthful
development of the City.
1.
101 E. Main
2.
201 E. Main
3.
115 W. Main
4.
208 W. Main
5.
306 W. Main
6.
521 W. Main
7.
616 W. Main
8.
718 W. Main
9.
820 W. Main
10.
* 107 N. 8`" Street
11.
* 105 Highway 146 S
12.
* 117 Highway 146 S
13.
* 120 Highway 146 N
b. Pre-existing nonconforming signs listed in Section (a) above are exempted from
the terms conditions and effects of Sections 106-262. An inventory of such pre-
existina signs will be required to document existing specifications, i.e. height,
face size and other dimensional measurements.
i. Pre-existing signs may be repaired maintained and/or replaced, but may
not be enlarged.
(b)
ii. All signs and sign support structures shall be maintained at all times in a
state ofog od repair. The sign components shall be reasonably free of rust,
painted if needed and structurally sound.
iii. *Controlled Access Corridor signs on properties within the Main Street
District/Overlay that have frontage along �State Highway 146 shall be
maintained as per provisions of Section 106-874 (3)(a)(b)&(e). In
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Section 106-874 (3)(a)(b &Z (d).
c. An, new ew on-Rremises freestanding signs shall be a monument or ground sign that
does not exceed eight feet (8') in width and height from the ground to the top of
the sign (Note: In accordance with Section 106-878(b)(2) signs exceeding 8' in
height must be engineered.)
d. A Cily permit shall be required prior to any new signage.
e. A City approved sign design ma be-eligible� for Cily participation under the
Main Street Incentive Reimbursement Grant Funds."
Attached on premises signs.
(1)
General provisions.
a.
b.
(2)
(3)
One attached sign per building wall may be displayed for each occupant or
use on the premises.
These regulations do not apply to building addresses or supplemental signs
for the purpose of identifying the apartment buildings or units.
R-1, R-2, and MHdistricts.
rM
b.
The size of the sign may not exceed three square feet.
No portion of the sign may have a luminous greater than 200 footcandles
and may not move, flash, rotate or change illumination.
R-3, CR, NC, GC, BI, LI, and HI districts.
a.
b.
C.
The cumulative size of the signs may not exceed 15 percent of the wall
area.
If located closer than 50 feet to an R-1, R-2, or MH district, the sign may
not flash and must be designed so that it does not shine or reflect light into
adjacent residences.
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One attached canopy sign may be displayed. Such sign shall not exceed 30
percent of the canopy area. Such sign must be contained within the
physical limits of the canopy and shall not extend above or below the
canopy.
(4)
MS districts.
a.
b.
C.
The cumulative size of the signs may not exceed 25 percent of the wall
area.
If located closer than 50 feet to an R-1, R-2, or MH district, the sign may
not flash and must be designed so that it does not shine or reflect light into
adjacent residences.
One attached canopy sign may be displayed. Such sign shall not exceed 30
percent of the canopy area. Such sign must be contained within the
physical limits of the canopy and shall not extend above or below the
canopy.
Section 2: That Chapter 106, "Zoning," Article VII. "Signs" Section 106-875 "Off -premises
signs," subsection "c", of the Code of Ordinances, La Porte, Texas, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Sec. 106-875. - Off -premises signs.
(a)
(b)
(c)
Off -premises freestanding advertising signs may be erected in the BI, LI, and HI
zoning districts.
Off -premises freestanding public service signs may be erected in the GC, BI, LI,
and HI zoning districts.
All eff .- Fis shall be eenstrueted with a single steel suppo.ft pole.
Off -premises signs within the right-of-way may be attached to the face of the
building and project into the West Main Street portion of Main Street Overlay as
follows:
1. Minimum seven (7) foot clearance with maximum eight (8) feet clearance
(grade to bottom of sign) ^
2. Maximum four (4) foot encroachment/projection into the right -of -waw
3. Maximum sign face of sixteen (16) square feet
4. Maximum of one (1) projection sign per business allowed
5. Completed Right -of -Way License Agreement with the City."
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(b)
The following size limitations shall apply to all off -premises freestanding signs:
(1)
In controlled access corridors, the size limitations shall be set by the Texas
Highway Beautification Act.
(2)
On all other streets, the maximum size shall be 300 square feet and may
not have more than two sign faces.
An off -premises sign must be located at least 50 feet from an existing
freestanding on -premises sign.
Off -premises signs, when illuminated, must be constructed with upward shielded
directional illumination.
The following height limitations shall apply:
(1)
Off -premises public service signs: 18 feet.
(2)
Off -premises advertising signs: 45 feet.
All off -premises freestanding advertising signs shall be spaced in intervals of not
less than 1,000 feet.
Section 3: All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent with the terms of this ordinance are
hereby repealed; provided, however, that such repeal shall be only to the extent of such
inconsistency and in all other respects this ordinance shall be cumulative of other ordinances
regulating and governing the subject matter covered by this ordinance.
Section 4: Should any section or part of this ordinance be held unconstitutional, illegal, or
invalid, or the application to any person or circumstance for any reasons thereof ineffective or
inapplicable, such unconstitutionality, illegality, invalidity, or ineffectiveness of such section or
part shall in no way affect, impair or invalidate the remaining portions thereof; but as to such
remaining portion or portions, the same shall be and remain in full force and effect and to this
end the provisions of this ordinance are declared to be severable.
Section 5. Any person, as defined in Section 1.07 (27), Texas Penal Code, who shall violate any
provision of this ordinance as codified in the Code of Ordinances herein, shall be deemed guilty
of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine not to exceed TWO
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2000.00).
Section 6. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites and declares that a sufficient
written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council is posted at
a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the city for the time required. by law
preceding this meeting, as required by Chapter 551, Tx. Gov't Code; and that this meeting has
been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the
subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council
further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof.
Section 7. This Ordinance shall be effective fourteen (14) days after its passage and approval.
The City Secretary shall give notice of the passage of this ordinance by causing the caption
hereof to be published in the official newspaper of the City of La Porte at least once within ten
(10) days after the passage of this ordinance, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 52,
Texas Local Government Code, and the City of La Porte Charter.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the day of , 2010.
CITY OF LA PORTE
By:
ATTEST:
City Secretary
APPROVED:
Assistant City Attorney
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Mayor
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 106 "ZONING" OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE BY AMENDING ARTICLE VII. "SIGNS"
SECTION 106-874 "ON -PREMISES SIGNS", TO ALLOW INSTALLATION OF ON -
PREMISE MONUMENT OR GROUND SIGNS FOR BUSINESSES THAT HAVE A
CURRENT ON -PREMISE, FREESTANDING SIGN IN THE MAIN STREET DISTRICT
AND OVERLAY; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 106-875 "OFF -PREMISES SIGNS",
REGARDING STANDARDS FOR OFF -PREMISES SIGNS WITHIN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY
OF WEST MAIN STREET PORTION OF THE MAIN STREET OVERLAY; PROVIDING A
REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; FINDING
COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; PROVIDING THAT ANY PERSON
VIOLATING THE TERMS OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE DEEMED GUILTY OF A
MISDEMEANOR AND UPON CONVICTION SHALL BE FINED IN A SUM NOT TO
EXCEED TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000); PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION
OF THE CAPTION HEREOF; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
WHEREAS, the City of La Porte established a Main Street District and Main Street District to
provide zonings rules and regulations that would serve to protect, enhance, and encourage the
continuation of the unique character of the Main Street corridor, and the encouragement of
business on Main Street;
WHEREAS, part of the unique character of the Main Street corridor is exemplified by the
display of existing freestanding, on -premises signs by business located along Main Street, many
of which have been in place for decades;
WHEREAS, the City of La Porte has, and continues to develop regulations concerning on -
premises and off -premises signs throughout the City, causing many of the aforementioned signs
on Main Street to potentially become preexisting, non -conforming structures;
WHEREAS, the current Zoning Ordinance allows only limited opportunity to place signage
within the Main Street District advertising their business and services; and
WHEREAS, previous attempts to further develop an adequate regulatory structure to allow for
such signage opportunities have not yet been successfully implemented; and
WHEREAS, the City seeks to implement new rules governing signs on and off -premises signs in
the Main Street District and Main Street Overlay, while at the same time preserving the unique
character of preexisting non -conforming signs and the businesses exhibiting same;
WHEREAS, business owners have expressed a desire to permanently retain existing
freestanding, on -premises signs, and/or to repair or rebuild such signs according to their original
dimensions and configuration, and have voiced their concerns to City of La Porte Planning and
Zoning Commission and La Porte City Council, and furthermore, met in a townhall meeting on
May 19, 2010, to convey their desires to the City;
WHEREAS, the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission, after the aforementioned townhall
meeting, established a committee to develop recommended rules and regulations for signs on
Main Street, with emphasis on the implementation of guidelines for the preservation of
preexisting, non -conforming on -premises signs in the Main Street Overlay and controlled access
corridor portion of the Main Street District (146 Frontage Road);
WHEREAS, the committee's recommendation was to permanently grandfather all preexisting
non -conforming on -premises free standing signs in the Main Street Overlay and controlled
access corridor portion of the Main Street District (146 Frontage Road), and to establish new
regulations for on and off -premises signs in the Main Street District;
WHEREAS, the committee's rules and regulations were approved by the La Porte Planning and
Zoning Commission and forwarded to the La Porte City Council for consideration;
WHEREAS, the La Porte City Council finds that the unique character of the Main Street District
and Main Street Overlay will be enhanced, and both the retention of existing businesses and new
business development will be encouraged, by the adoption of the Planning and Zoning's
Commission's recommendation to permanently grandfather all preexisting non -conforming on -
premises free standing signs in the Main Street Overlay and controlled access corridor portion of
the Main Street District (146 Frontage Road), and to establish new regulations for on and off -
premises signs in the Main Street District;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA
PORTE, TEXAS:
Section 1: That Chapter 106, "Zoning," Article VII. "Signs" Section 106-874 "On -premises
signs," of the Code of Ordinances, LaPorte, Texas, subsection "a", Freestanding on -premises
signs", is hereby amended by adding new paragraph "5", which shall be added in proper
numerical sequence and shall read as follows:
(5) MS District and Overlay
a. Pre-existing, nonconforming signs listed at the following locations within the overlay and
Main Street District existing as of the effective date of this ordinance are considered legal,
grandfathered, and may continue as such in accordance with the specifications, regulations,
and conditions of this ordinance. The City accepts no liability for any damages to any signs
within public right-of-way or easement. The City also reserves the rights to enter into,
maintain, and utilize all common use public utility easements and public rights-of-way to
promote the health, safety, morals or general welfare of the community and the safe,
orderly, and healthful development of the City.
1.
101 E. Main
2.
201 E. Main
3.
115 W. Main
4.
208 W. Main
5.
306 W. Main
6.
521 W. Main
7. 616 W. Main
8.
718 W. Main
9.
820 W. Main
10.
* 107 N. Stn
11.
* 105 Highway 146 S
12.
* 117 Highway 146 S
13.
* 120 Highway 146 N
b. Pre-existing, nonconforming signs listed in Section (a) above are exempted from the
terms, conditions, and effects of Sections 106-262. An inventory of such pre-existing
signs will be required to document existing specifications, i.e. height, face, size, and other
dimensional measurements.
i. Pre-existing signs may be repaired, maintained, and/or replaced, but may not be
enlarged.
ii. All signs and sign support structures shall be maintained at all times in a state of
good repair. The sign components shall be reasonably free of rust, painted if
needed, and structurally sound.
iii. *Controlled Access Corridor signs on properties within the Main Street
District/Overlay that have frontage along State Highway 146 shall be maintained
as per provisions of Section 106-874 (a) (3) a, b, and e. In addition, signs on
other properties within Main Street District/Overlay between SH 146 and Stn
Street shall be maintained as per provisions of Section 106-874 (a) (3) a, b, and d.
C. Any new on -premises freestanding signs shall be a monument or ground sign that does
not exceed eight feet (8') in width and height from the ground to the top of the sign.
(Note: In accordance with Section 106-878(b)(2), sign not exceeding 8' in height do not
have to be engineered.)
d. A City permit shall be required prior to any new signage.
e. A City approved sign design may be eligible for City participation under the
Main Street Incentive Reimbursement Grant Funds."
Section 2: That Chapter 106, "Zoning," Article VII. "Signs" Section 106-875 "Off -premises
signs," subsection "c", of the Code of Ordinances, LaPorte, Texas, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
"(c) Off -premises signs within the right-of-way may be attached to the face of the building and
project into the West Main Street portion of Main Street Overlay as follows:
1. Minimum seven (7) foot clearance with maximum eight (8) feet clearance (grade to bottom of
sign).
2. Maximum four (4) foot encroachment/projection into the right-of-way.
3. Maximum sign face of sixteen (16) square feet.
4. Maximum of one (1) projection sign per business allowed.
5. Completed Right -of -Way License Agreement with the City."
Section 3: All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent with the terms of this ordinance are
hereby repealed; provided, however, that such repeal shall be only to the extent of such
inconsistency and in all other respects this ordinance shall be cumulative of other ordinances
regulating and governing the subject matter covered by this ordinance.
Section 4: Should any section or part of this ordinance be held unconstitutional, illegal, or
invalid, or the application to any person or circumstance for any reasons thereof ineffective or
inapplicable, such unconstitutionality, illegality, invalidity, or ineffectiveness of such section or
part shall in no way affect, impair or invalidate the remaining portions thereof, but as to such
remaining portion or portions, the same shall be and remain in full force and effect and to this
end the provisions of this ordinance are declared to be severable.
Section 5. Any person, as defined in Section 1.07 (27), Texas Penal Code, who shall violate any
provision of this ordinance as codified in the Code of Ordinances herein, shall be deemed guilty
of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine not to exceed TWO
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2000.00).
Section 6. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites and declares that a sufficient
written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council is posted at
a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the city for the time required by law
preceding this meeting, as required by Chapter 551, Tx. Gov't Code; and that this meeting has
been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the
subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council
further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof.
Section 7. This Ordinance shall be effective fourteen (14) days after its passage and approval.
The City Secretary shall give notice of the passage of this ordinance by causing the caption
hereof to be published in the official newspaper of the City of La Porte at least once within ten
(10) days after the passage of this ordinance, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 52,
Texas Local Government Code, and the City of La Porte Charter.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the ; D day of 5 w-Ck-I , 2010.
ATTEST:
City Secretary
APPROV D:
Assistant City Attorney
CITY OF L ORTE
By:
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