HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 637-2013 - Driveway and walk way standardsCITY OF ANNA, TEXAS
ORDINANCE NO. 637-2013
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O ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS, AMENDING THE ANNAREGCIT CODE BY
ORDINANCES BY AMENDING
SHING REQ RED PRIVART 11 ARTICLE 8 TE DRIVEWAY AND WALKWAY
ADDING SECTION 21 ESTABL
STANDARDS ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY; AND PROVIDING00; PROVIDING D NG FOR SAVINGS,
VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE NOT TO EXCEED $2,0
SEVERABILITY, AND REPEALING CLAUSES; PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE;
AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION OF THE CAPTION ER
WHEREAS, the City of Anna, Texas ("the City") has previously concreteted flatworkaands' rules
and regulations governing the construction of buildings a
WHER,
EAS the City Council of the City of Anna seeks to protect development provide forthe public
health, safety, and welfare, including but not limited to the aesthetic
property within its corporate limits; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds it to be in the best interest andof e nvatlic to create e walks w thinnd
maintain a positive community image and sustainable drivew y
residential neighborhoods of the City; and
W THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANNA,
NO ,
TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1. Recitals Incorporated.
The above -referenced recitals are incorporated herein as if set forth in full for all purposes.
Section 2. Amendments.
In accordance with Part II, Article 1, Section 9 of the Anna City Code of Ordinances, this
2.01
ordinance amends Part II Article 8 (Building Regulation as folloywsode of Ordinances
by adding Section 21 (Private Driveway and Walkway Standards)
Section 21. Private Driveway and Walkway Standards
21.01 Definition
Private driveway
and walkways are defined as that area between the drive approach
and public sidewalks to the residential structure or garage on a lot.
21.02 Requirements.
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a Private residential driveways and walkways shall be a minimum of four (4) inch
thick concrete.
(b) Concrete used will be 3,000 psi with Load tickets to be provided to City
inspectors.
(c) #3 rebar- 18 inch on center both ways are required.
Section 3. Penalty.
Any violation of any of the terms of this ordinance, whether denominated in this ordinance as
unlawful or not, shall be deemed a misdemeanor. Any person convicted of any such violation
shall be fined in an amount not to exceed $2,000 for each incidence of violation. Each violation
is considered a separate offense and will be punished separately.
Section 4. Savings, Severability and Repealing Clauses.
All ordinances of the City in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are repealed to the
extent of that conflict. If any provision of this ordinance shall be held to be invalid or
unconstitutional, the remainder of such ordinance shall continue in full force and effect the same
as if such invalid or unconstitutional provision had never been a part hereof. The City declares
that it would have passed this ordinance, and each section, subsection, clause, or phrase
thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses,
and phrases be declared unconstitutional or invalid.
Section 5. Publication of the Caption Hereof and Effective Date.
This ordinance shall be in full force and effective from and after its passage and upon the
posting and/or publication, if required by law, of its caption and the City Secretary is hereby
directed to implement such posting and/or publication.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Anna, Texas, this 10th day of September, 2013.
ATTESTED:
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ci ecretary, Natha Wilkison
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