HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 279-2006 Establishing Traffic Control Regulstions Central Anna ISD Campus.pdfCITY OF ANNA, TEXAS
ORDINANCE NO. 279-2006
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING TRAFFIC
CONTROL REGULATIONS FOR THE STREETS AND PARKING AREAS NEAR AND
ADJACENT TO THE CENTRAL CAMPUS OF THE ANNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
DISTRICT, LOCATED AT 501 SOUTH SHERLEY AVENUE; REPEALING
CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDIN13 FOR SEVERABILITY; ESTABLISHING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND PENALTIES.
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that traffic congestion near the Central Campus of
the Anna Independent School District, located at 501 South Sherley Avenue, during the morning
and afternoon periods at the start and and of the school day constitutes a danger to the health,
safety, and welfare of citizens of the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council believes that it is in the best interest of the community to change
existing traffic and parking regulations in the area near and adjacent to the Central Campus
area;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF ANNA, TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1. One -Way Traffic on Certain Streets
a. South Sherley Avenue shall be a one-way street southbound from the south side of
Sixth Street to West White Street (FM 455) on school days between the hours of 7:00
a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
b. East Seventh Street shah be a one-way street eastbound from South Sherley Avenue to
Easton Street between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Section 2. Access by Permit Only on East Sairenth Street
Vehicular traffic is prohibited on East Seventh Street between South Sherley Avenue and
Easton Street except by permit issued by the Superintendent of the Anna ISD or his/her
representative between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Public school buses, emergency vehicles, and vehicles operated by local, county, and state
law enforcement officers are exempted from the provisions of this section. When "in
progress" inclement weather is present, the permit requirement may be waived by the
Superintendent of the Anna ISD or his/her representative to allow middle school student
drop-off on 71° Street in front of the Middle School.
Section S. Parkins Reaulations
a. Parking of vehicles is prohibited an the east side of South Sherley Avenue between
Sixth Street and Fast White Street (FM 455) between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., except for handicapped eligible motorists displaying license
plates and/or placards properly identifying the motorist.
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b. Head -in parking of vehicles is permitted on the west side of South Sherley Avenue
between Sixth Street and East White Street (FM 455).
Section 4. Conflicting Ordinances Repealed
All existing ordinances or parts thereof confiding or inconsistent with the provisions of this
ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 5. Severabiliri
Should any section, paragraph, sentence, or word of this ordinance be declared invalid for any
reason, it Is the intent of the City Council that it would have passed all of the portions of this
ordinance Independent of any such portion as may be declared invalid.
Section 6. Effective Date
This ordinance shall be effective upon passage by a majority vote of the City Council and
publication of the caption as provided by law.
Section 7. Publication of caption.
The City Secretary is hereby directed to publish the caption of this ordinance as required by law
in the official paper of the City of Anna.
Section 8. Penalty
Any person who violates any provision of this ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and
upon conviction shall be fined an amount not to exceed $500 and each violation shall be a
separate offense.
PASSED ON THIS THE 25TH DAY OF JULY, 2006
ATTEST:
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Cityecrelary, Natha Wilkison
APPROVED:
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