HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 3222 ORDINANCE NO. 3222
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 54 -340 AND 54 -341 OF THE
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CODE OF ORDINANCES AND THE
REGULATIONS FOR ROUTING AND TIMING OF PARADES
WHEREAS, city staff has recommended elimination of certain restrictions on large
parades and to encourage planning of parade routes with city staff; and
WHEREAS, staff has recommended changing of time restrictions on parades to ensure
that for safety all parades be limited to one hour duration and avoidance of
sunrise, sunset, and the hours of darkness; and
WHEREAS, the City Council concurs in such staff recommendations;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS:
Section 1: THAT Sections 54 -340 and 54 -341 of the North Richland Hills Code of
Ordinances be amended to read as follows:
"Sec 54 -340. Routing
(a) Permit applicants are encouraged to work with representatives of the
police department, fire department, the department of public works, and
the city manager's staff in developing routes for all parades and /or
recreational street use. Routes and uses shall, in any event, be
designated as required by Section 54- 333(a)(2).
(b) There are many factors to consider prior to route or use approval and,
because each event is unique, the factors may vary from one parade /use
to the next. The permit approval departments will consider the following
factors, but not be limited to, when rendering a decision for a particular
permit application. These factors are not listed in any particular order.
1. Route to be taken in relation to major thoroughfares, roadways, and
intersections
2. Number of participants, floats, and entries
3. Location of construction zones relative to the proposed route
4. Safety of participants, city employees, and the general public
5. Potential traffic congestion and flow
6. Size and duration of proposed event (not to exceed 1 hour)
7. Event time of day
(c) If the parade approval departments deem the permit application, as
submitted, is not in keeping with public safety or the general welfare of the
community, the departments may recommend changes to the permit
application or deny the issuance of a permit.
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(d) If closure of major thoroughfares, feeder roads, or intersections is
necessary to accommodate the parade route or use, signage will be
posted 1 week prior to the event warning of the forthcoming closure.
Additionally, a notice will be posted on the city web site regarding the
closure.
(e) In the event a permit application is denied, the permit applicant may
appeal, in writing, the denial to the city manager (or designee). The notice
of appeal must be submitted to the city secretary or city manager (or
designee) within 10 business days from the date the permit applicant was
notified of the denial.
Sec 54 -341. Timing
Parades shall be held to avoid the hours of sunrise, sunset, and the hours
of darkness due to the increased potential risk to participants, motorists,
and the general public and shall not last more than one hour. Sunset and
sunrise refer to specific times of day as detailed at the United States Naval
Observatory website, for North Richland Hills, Texas.
AND IT IS SO ORDAINED.
PASSED AND APPROVED and approved this 8th day of October 2012.
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Patricia u son, City Secretary
AP V A TO ORM AND LEGALITY:
George A. Staple , City Attorney
APPROV D AS TO CONTENT: �
' Per` , Director of Public Safety
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