HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 2021-060 ORDINANCE NO. 2021-060
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, ARTICLE IV, FIREWORKS, SECTION 11-
62, INVESTIGATION OF APPLICANT; ISSUANCE OF
PERMIT;TERM; NONTRANSFERABLE; NOTICE OF DENIAL
OF PERMIT, REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas (the "City"), is a home rule municipality and is
authorized to enact regulations as necessary to protect the health, safety and welfare of
the public and, may enact ordinances relative to its citizens' health, safety, and welfare
that are not inconsistent with the Constitution and laws of the State; and
WHEREAS, the City is authorized by law to adopt the provisions contained herein, and
has complied with all the prerequisites necessary for the passage of this ordinance; and
WHEREAS, all statutory and constitutional requirements for the passage of this ordinance
{ have been adhered to, including but not limited to the Open Meetings Act; and
■ WHEREAS, the purpose of this ordinance is to promote the public health, safety, and
ii general welfare of the citizens of the City of Grapevine;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Grapevine,
Texas:
Section 1. That, the statements contained in the preamble to this ordinance are
hereby adopted as findings of fact and as a part of the operative provisions hereof
Section 2. That, the Code of Ordinances of the City of Grapevine, Article IV,
Fireworks, Section 11-62, Investigation of applicant; issuance of permit, term,
nontransferable; notice of denial of permit, is amended and shall read as follows:
Sec. 11-62. - Investigation of applicant; issuance of permit, term, nontransferable; notice
of denial of permit.
(a) It shall be the duty of the Fire Chief to make an investigation as to whether the
display as proposed by the applicant for a permit under this division shall be of
such a character that it may be hazardous to property or dangerous to any
person, and he shall, in the exercise of reasonable discretion, grant or deny the
application, subject to the conditions prescribed in this division. In the event the
application is approved, a permit shall be issued for the public display by the Fire
Chief. Such permit shall be for a period of time designated on the permit, but shall
not exceed fourteen (14) days, and the permit shall not be transferable. In the
event that the application is denied by the Fire Chief, he shall notify the applicant
of the denial in writing.
(b) Any application for a permit for a public display of fireworks to take place
anywhere in the City must be approved by a maiority vote of the City Council.
Section 3. That, this ordinance shall take effect immediately following its
passage, approval, and publication as provided by law, and it is accordingly so ordained.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE,
TEXAS on this the 16th day of November, 2021.
APPR ED:
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Mayor/
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City Secretary ‘
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Matthew C.G. Boyle
City Attorney
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