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HomeMy WebLinkAboutO-1974-1000 '. ORDINANCE NO. - .' 1000 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, DESIGNATING THE AREAS WHERE BEER FOR CONSUMPTION ON THE PREMISES MAY BE SOLD AND PROHIBITING THE SALE ELSEWHERE; PROVIDING FOR HOURS OF OPENING AND CLOSING; PROVIDING SALE OF BEER FOR CONSUMPTION OFF PREMISES SHALL NOT BE AFFECTED; DEFINING SOURCE OF AUTHORITY; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING THAT NO LICENSE SHALL BE ISSUED EXCEPT FOR THE AREAS HEREIN DESIG- NATED; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of 'La Porte desires to regulate the closing hours for the sale of beer by retailers selling beer for consumption on premises in accord with provisions of Article 667-l0~ of the Penal Code of the State of Texas. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: '. Section l~ That the sale of beer shall be permitted during the hours set by the general laws of the State of Texas at the following locations by retailers selling beer for consumption on premises, to-wit: Lots 9, 15, 18 thru 23, Block 53, Town of La Porte Lots 31 and 32, Block 85, Town of La Porte Lot l7-E, Crescent View Lots 11 thru 15, Block 55, Town of La Porte Lots 18 thru 20, Block 49, Town of La Porte . Lots l8-F and l8-G, Crescent View Lots 9 thru 16, Block 44, Town of La Porte Lots 17 thru 20, Block 85, Town of La Porte All of Block 1158, Town of La Porte Abstract 5, Pt. Tract 5, E. Brinson Survey, Town of La Porte Lots 5 thru 8, Block 53, Town of La Porte Lots 5 and 6, Block 44, Town of La Porte Lots 17 thru 20, Block 172, Town of La Porte Lots 2, 3, and 4, Block 52, Town of La Porte Lots 9 thru 24, Block 1218, Town of La Porte All of Block 318, Town of La Porte Lots 25 thru 28, Block 108, Town of La Porte Lots 17 thru 24, Block 108 Town of La Porte Lots 9 thru 16, Block 435, Town of La Porte Lots 25 and 26, Block 1337, Town of La Porte Pt. Lots 10 thru 13, Block 198, Town of La Porte " Section 2. The sale of beer for consumption on the premises where sold is hereby prohibited in the City of La Porte, save and except in those areas designated herein. I . . .' o /" ~ . { . ) l. Ordinance No. 1000 , Page 2. Section 3. The sale of beer by retailers, manufacturers or distributors not for consumption on the premises where sold shall not be affected by this Ordinance, and such sales shall be made in accordance with the general laws of the State of Texas. Section 4. It is expressly provided that this Ordinance is not an attempt to create zones under a comprehensive zoning plan as authorized by Articles 1011a to 1011j, inclu- sive, of the Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, but to designate certain areas wherein beer for consumption on the premises may be sold in accordance with the authority granted by Article 667-l0~ of the Penal Code of the State of Texas. Section 5. That hereafter no license for the sale of beer for consumption on the premises where sold shall be issued or approved, save and except in the areas herein designated. Section 6. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 19th day of August, 1974. CITY OF LA PORTE BYt_~ ~ E. A. Thomas, Mayor ATTEST: /" ,.,~ ~~. ,J 1ty ci~ APPROVED: ~~ d~~ City Attorney ,