HomeMy WebLinkAboutAM2011-01MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
SCOTT WILLIAMS, DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR
MEETING DATE: MARCH 15, 2011
SUBJECT: AM11-01 -AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 24, MANUFACTURED
HOMES AND MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS
Council may wish to consider approving this item, with the condition:
" That fences may be placed on individual lots under the following conditions: the fence
shall be placed behind the face of the manufactured home, may not exceed 48" in height,
must be at least 50% through vision, and that vertical and/or horizontal elements shall be
spaced such that openings do not exceed 4" in dimension."
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FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
SCOTT WILLIAMS, DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR
MEETING DATE: JANUARY 18, 2011
SUBJECT: WORKSHOP - AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 12 HEALTH AND
SANITATION AND CHAPTER 24, MANUFACTURED HOMES
AND MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider possible amendments to Grapevine Code of Ordinances,
Chapter 12, Health and Sanitation relative to parking lot and driveway maintenance; and
Chapter 24, Manufactured Homes and Manufactured Home Parks relative to fencing and
private driveway and street maintenance and take any necessary action.
At the quarterly workshop held on November 15, 2010, City Council discussed possible
ordinance amendments relative to property standards in manufactured home parks.
As a result of this discussion, City Council requested changes relative to parking lot
maintenance throughout the city, and fences located on individual lots within manufactured
home parks.
Attached are proposed amendments to Chapter 12, Health and Sanitation, and Chapter
24, Manufactured Homes and Manufactured Home Parks of the Code of Ordinances that
require repair of potholes or other paving deterioration exceeding one and one-half (1-1/2)
inches in depth and twelve (12) inches in length, width or diameter.
Chapter 24, Manufactured Homes and Manufactured Home Parks has proposed
amendments prohibiting fences on individual lots. A provision is included which allows
existing fences to remain, but requires removal within seven (7) days of change of tenant.
Should the City Council wish to proceed, these proposed amendments will be brought to a
future public hearing for consideration.
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ORDINANCE NO. 11 -XXX
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AMENDING THE GRAPEVINE CODE OF
ORDINANCES BY AMENDING CHAPTER 12, HEALTH AND
SANITATION; AND CHAPTER 24, MANUFACTURED HOMES
AND MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS. REPEALING
CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILTY
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED TWO
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00) FOR EACH SEPARATE
OFFENSE AND A SEPARATE OFFENSE SHALL BE DEEMED
COMMITTED UPON EACH DAY DURING OR ON WHICH A
VIOLATION OCCURS; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, The City of Grapevine is authorized to adopt ordinances to protect
the health, safety, and welfare of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine has determined that it is a necessity to
regulate the activities and entities as provided for herein to safeguard the public; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine is authorized by law to adopt the provisions
contained herein, and has compiled with all prerequisites necessary for the passage of
this Ordinance;
WHEREAS, the City has determined that amendments of Chapter 12, Health and
Sanitation, and Chapter 24, Manufactured Homes and Manufactured Home Parks
of the Code of Ordinances is in the best interests of the City, and its citizens.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That all matters stated hereinabove are found to be true and correct
and are incorporated herein by reference as if copied in their entirety.
Section 2. That Chapter 12, Health and Sanitation, Article VI, Nuisances,
Section 12-93 Specific Nuisances is hereby amended by adding a new item (31) and
renumbering the remaining item to read as follows:
(31) All parking lots and driveways having potholes depressions, heaving,
missing, failed or deteriorated pavement that exceeds one and one-
half (1 1/2) inches in depth and twelve (12) inches in length, width or
diameter. This section shall not apply to private driveways in the R-20,
R-12.5, R-7.5, R-5.0, and R-3.5 zoning districts.
{3� (32) {Remainder unchanged}
Section 3. That Chapter 24, Manufactured Homes and Manufactured Home
Parks, Section 24-4 Permitted Accessory Uses, is hereby amended by the addition of a
new paragraph (4) to read as follows:
(4) Fence, not to exceed eight (8) feet in height above grade,
surrounding the perimeter of the manufactured home park. Fences
on individual lots within the park are prohibited. Fences legally
existing at the time of the adoption of this ordinance may remain in
place subject to the following. Any fence remaining on an individual
lot within the manufactured home park at the time of the adoption of
this ordinance must be removed within seven days after there is any
change in the occupancy or tenancy of the associated manufactured
home.
Section 4. That Chapter 24, Manufactured Homes and Manufactured Home
Parks, Section 24-12 Duties of Manufactured Home Park Licensee shall be amended by
the addition of a new paragraph (h) to read as follows:
(h) The licensee shall repair all potholes depressions, heaving, missing,
failed or deteriorated pavement that exceeds one and one-half (1
112) inches in depth and twelve (12) inches in length, width or
diameter in parking lots, common private driveways, and common
private streets. This paragraph shall not apply to individual private
driveways on individual manufactured home lots.
Section 5. Any person violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be
deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in a sum not
to exceed two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) for each offense and a separate offense
shall be deemed committed each day during or on which a violation occurs or
continues.
Section 6. All ordinances or any parts thereof in conflict with the terms of this
ordinance shall be and hereby are deemed repealed and of no force or effect.
Section 7. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phase of this
ordinance shall for any reason be held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the
validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance.
Section 8. The fact that the present ordinances and regulations of the City of
Grapevine, Texas are inadequate to properly safeguard the health, safety, morals,
peace and general welfare of the inhabitants of the City of Grapevine, Texas, creates an
emergency for the immediate preservation of the public business, property, health,
ORD. NO. 2011 -XX 2 O:Ordinances\2011Ordinance Draft\AmendHealthOrd1-1-11
safety and general welfare of the public which requires that this ordinance shall become
effective from and after the date of its passage, and it is accordingly so ordained.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, on this the _ day of - 02011.
ATTEST:
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FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER V '
SCOTT WILLIAMS, DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR
MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 15, 2011
SUBJECT: AM11-01 - AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 12 HEALTH AND
SANITATION AND CHAPTER 24, MANUFACTURED HOMES
AND MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider possible amendments to Grapevine Code of Ordinances,
Chapter 12, Health and Sanitation relative to parking lot and driveway maintenance; and
Chapter 24, Manufactured Homes and Manufactured Home Parks relative to fencing and
private driveway and street maintenance and take any necessary action.
At the quarterly workshop held on November 15, 2010, City Council discussed possible
ordinance amendments relative to property standards in manufactured home parks.
As a result of this discussion, City Council requested changes relative to parking lot
maintenance throughout the city, and fences located on individual lots within manufactured
home parks. A draft of the proposed amendments was reviewed by City Council at the
January 18, 2011 workshop.
Attached are proposed amendments to Chapter 12, Health and Sanitation and Chapter
24, Manufactured Homes and Manufactured Home Parks of the Code of Ordinances that
require repair of potholes or other paving deterioration exceeding one and one-half inches
in depth and 12 inches in length, width or diameter.
Chapter 24, Manufactured Homes and Manufactured Home Parks has proposed
amendments prohibiting fences on individual lots. A provision is included which allows
existing fences to remain, but requires removal within seven days of change of tenant.
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FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER \
SCOTT WILLIAMS, DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
DIRECTOR
MEETING DATE: MARCH 1, 2011
SUBJECT: WORKSHOP - AM11-01 - AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER
12 HEALTH AND SANITATION AND CHAPTER 24,
MANUFACTURED HOMES AND MANUFACTURED
HOME PARKS
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider possible amendments to Grapevine Code of Ordinances,
Chapter 12, Health and Sanitation and Chapter 24, Manufactured Homes and
Manufactured Home Parks relative to potholes and fences in manufactured home
parks, and code enforcement activity in manufactured home parks and take any
necessary action.
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At the November 15, 2010 quarterly workshop, Council asked staff to prepare
amendments relative to potholes in parking lots and driveways throughout the
city, and prohibiting fences on individual lots in manufactured home parks. These
amendments were reviewed at the January 18, 2011 workshop.
At the February 15, 2011 Council Meeting, Council asked staff to bring the
amendments back to a workshop for further discussion. Council also stated that
they would like an update on code enforcement activity in manufactured home
parks.
The memo and draft ordinance of the proposed amendments are attached, as
well as excerpts from Weekly Reports that have been provided to Council
regarding enforcement in manufactured home parks.
Staff will be prepared to discuss and answer any questions Council has on these
topics.
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December 15, 2010
Mobile Home Parks - Over the past several months, Code Enforcement Officers
and Building Inspectors have made a concentrated effort to identify and correct
violations at mobile home parks, especially the two parks with the most
violations; Shady Oaks (on Scribner Street) and Trailwood (on Mustang Drive).
Following is an update on the progress:
Shady Oaks: All premise violations (junk vehicles, outside storage, rubbish &
debris, etc.) have been corrected. Over seven commercial dumpsters were filled.
Many illegal structures (carports, room additions, patio covers, etc.) have either
been issued permits (38 permits issued) or removed.
Trailwood: All premise violations have been corrected. However, there are
many illegal structures (that were never issued building permits). To date, only
four have received retroactive permits. The management has been
uncooperative, despite written notices, stating that they will not remove illegal
structures under any circumstances. If the violations remain, citations will be
issued to the occupants, management, and/or owners after the holidays.
January 19, 2011
Trailwood Mobile Home Park 2500 Mustang Drive - On Wednesday night,
Channel 11 News ran a story described as "A property fight like you've never
seen before". This story focused on several elderly residents at the park who
stated that the city was forcing them to tear down the additions that had been
made to their manufactured homes. The story also focused on the incorrect
assumption that all of these structures were "decades old", and that some even
had permits. There was also a statement that a "city employee" had told them
that regardless of whether or not they applied for permits, "everything would have
to be torn down".
The facts are as follows:
There are many illegal structures (structures that never received building permits
and/or inspections) in this manufactured home park. These range from storage
buildings to porch additions to carports to entire room additions. Some of these
structures are obviously old, and some of them appear to be constructed very
recently. Many are in very poor condition, and clearly structurally unsound.
Unsafe wiring has been observed. There is very likely construction such as wiring
and mechanical work that is covered and possibly a hazard to life safety.
Manufactured home parks have never been exempt from permit requirements.
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Every ordinance change regarding manufactured home parks since at least 1994
has been hand delivered to the management office, and personally discussed
with the manager. This includes the requirements for permits and inspections.
Chapter 24 of the Code of Ordinances makes the property owner/licensee
responsible for permits and construction of accessory structures in the park.
The current ordinance allows the following accessory uses for individual homes
in manufactured home parks:
One storage building per lot 120 square feet or less
Unenclosed carport
Unenclosed patio cover
Prior to 1998, carports were not allowed as accessory uses.
No manufactured home occupant at Trailwood has been told anything must be
removed or torn down. The owner/operator/manager at Trailwood has not been
told anything must be torn down.
Written notices were given to the manager of Trailwood in October 20, 2010 and
November 18, 2010, and written notice was given to the owner of the park in
November 2010. These notices stated that building permits were required,
violations must be corrected, or violations must be removed. Never has anyone
been told that anything simply must be "torn down", without any other option. In
fact, some permit applications have already been made, and at least four permits
for accessory structures have already been issued.
Written notices were also given to the manager in 2009 regarding property
violations such as high weeds and grass, rubbish, junk vehicles, etc. These
violations have all been corrected.
Other than the notices listed above, no action has been taken regarding
enforcement.
Much time in the news story was spent on Trailwood resident Phillip McNeal,
who added a bedroom to his manufactured home. Mr. McNeal showed the news
crew the permit he received in 1991, and made statements such as "I can't afford
to tear this down".
Unfortunately, although Mr. McNeal had a permit, the addition never received
inspections. Nonetheless, Mr. McNeal has never been asked to "tear down" the
addition. It will however, have to be inspected, and determined to be code
compliant.
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Lastly, it should be noted that Code Enforcement initiated the same process of
identifying violations at the Shady Oaks Mobile Home Park on Scribner Street.
To date, the vast majority of the violations have been corrected, and the property
management, unlike Trailwood, was very cooperative.
February 9, 2011
Trailwood Mobile Home Park - On Tuesday night, numerous residents of
Trailwood Mobile Home Park attended the Council meeting, and Mr. Leo Squires
addressed the City Council. Mr. Squires complained about code enforcement
activity in the park, saying that officers were taking enforcement action on
structures that were legally permitted and inspected, and that residents had been
told the City would "tear down" their structures.
Following Mr. Squires comments, Scott Williams invited the residents back to the
conference room and spent several hours listening to their concerns and
explaining the city's position. Mr. Williams told them that the City of Grapevine
would not and could not take action on structures that had been legally permitted
and inspected and were not dilapidated. Mr. Williams also told the group that the
City had not told any resident, nor the management of the park that the city
would tear down anything.
Unfortunately it appears that the park management had been telling residents
things in an effort to agitate them. Although it appeared some residents still felt
they were being picked on, many came around and shook Scott's hand, telling
him they appreciated the explanation and said they would cooperate.
To date, 33 permits have been issued for structures in the park, mostly for
accessory structures.
Following is a summary of staffs efforts in the park:
- There are several dilapidated structures; room additions, accessory
structures, carports, etc. Code Enforcement has been working to get these
structures repaired or removed.
Several residents have multiple accessory buildings on one lot. Since at
least 1982, the Zoning Ordinance has allowed only one accessory
structure, no larger than 120 square feet per lot. In cases where there are
multiple storage buildings, staff has told park management that there can
only be one per lot.
The current ordinance requires accessory structures to be six feet from lot
lines or mobile homes. Prior to 1998, the six foot separation was not
required. Scott Williams has made the decision to allow accessory
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structures that are existing (even if they were illegally constructed without
permits) to remain regardless of the separation, provided they have been
maintained in good condition. New accessory structures will have to
comply with the current ordinance.
- Code Enforcement has achieved 100% compliance regarding rubbish,
outside storage, junk vehicles, high weeds and grass and similar
violations.
Following a meeting with Scott Williams at the February 1, 2011 City Council
meeting, Mr. Williams received the following letter from Mr. Leo Squiers, a
Trailwood resident.
Dear Mr. Scott,
My Wife and I want to thank you for listening to our side of the Trailwood Mobile
Home Estates inspection and permit situation, AND fully explaining the facts.
There are always two sides to any issue, and NOW, we fully appreciate your side
as well as ours. I sent a letter to you, but wanted to contact you sooner than
"snail -mail", so I'll include the text of the letter here so you have it. My delay in
messaging you by e-mail is because my PC totally crashed Tuesday... It took me
until today to get another one up and running. Just as with building issues, these
things happen... LOU
It is critical that everyone understands all aspects of any problem to resolve it.
This entire misunderstanding was not any -one's fault, except for misinformation
acted on decades ago. I honestly believe that if you were the one initially
contacting Trailwood management, there never would have been any major
problem. I believe that with reason prevailing, this situation should be resolved
with as little trauma as possible. I know your men have better things to do than
chase around trailer parks, dealing with irate residents. And, I know it will be
hard on residents to make even minor changes due to poor health and inability to
afford to make paid repairs, but based on your patient attitude and sincerity it will
work out. I also copied my letter to you to Trailwood management. Before we
met, I firmly believed this code issue was wrong, and downright evil. It's only fair
now! that I convey my change of heart, based solely on your enlightening
information.
Thank you again for your patience. You had every right to to be unsympathetic,
and we felt we had a right to be the same. Learning ALL the facts makes the
difference.
Very sincerely,
Leo (& Betty) Squiers
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February 16, 2011
_Trailwood Mobile Home Park 2500 Mustang Drive - An article ran in
Wednesday's Colleyville Courier regarding code enforcement activity in this
manufactured home park. One quote from the maintenance man at the park said
that the park had received "a couple hundred notices about structures".
In fact, the owner of the property (not individual residents) was provided with a
notice in October of 2010, identifying 168 lots with code violations, or potential
code violations, including minor items such as address numbers not being placed
on the building, to lots with multiple storage buildings (only one storage building
has been permitted on each lot since 1984), to illegal additions that were never
permitted or inspected. A separate notice was also sent identifying property
violations, including numerous high weeds and grass offenses, illegal home
businesses (several landscape companies were being run from the park, with
trailers, equipment, and construction debris stored on the lot). There were also
numerous rubbish and debris violations.
Many of the structure violations have been issued permits, inspected and
approved. As mentioned in last week's report, any storage building that is well
maintained and 120 square feet or less in size has been or will be approved,
even if it does not meet the current setback of 6' from a structure and lot line.
These are being approved regardless of when the structure was placed on the
lot. There is no fee for permits for accessory structures of 120 square feet or
less, and city ordinance requires all permits to be obtained by the property
owner, so individual residents are not being inconvenienced by having to get
permits.
All property violations, such as rubbish, high weeds and grass, and illegal home
businesses have been corrected, and in fact, the appearance of the park has
improved greatly since enforcement efforts have begun.
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MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
SCOTT WILLIAMS, DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
DIRECTOR
MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 15, 2011
SUBJECT: AM11-01 - AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 12 HEALTH
AND SANITATION AND CHAPTER 24,
MANUFACTURED HOMES AND MANUFACTURED
HOME PARKS
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider possible amendments to Grapevine Code of Ordinances,
Chapter 12, Health and Sanitation relative to parking lot and driveway
maintenance; and Chapter 24, Manufactured Homes and Manufactured Home
Parks relative to fencing and private driveway and street maintenance and take
any necessary action.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
At the quarterly workshop held on November 15, 2010, City Council discussed
possible ordinance amendments relative to property standards in manufactured
home parks.
As a result of this discussion, City Council requested changes relative to parking
lot maintenance throughout the city, and fences located on individual lots within
manufactured home parks. A draft of the proposed amendments was reviewed
by City Council at the January 18, 2011 workshop.
Attached are proposed amendments to Chapter 12, Health and Sanitation and
Chapter 24, Manufactured Homes and Manufactured Home Parks of the Code of
Ordinances that require repair of potholes or other paving deterioration
exceeding one and one-half (1-1/2) inches in depth and twelve (12) inches in
length, width or diameter.
Chapter 24, Manufactured Homes and Manufactured Home Parks has proposed
amendments prohibiting fences on individual lots. A provision is included which
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allows existing fences to remain, but requires removal within seven (7) days of
change of tenant.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AMENDING THE GRAPEVINE
CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING CHAPTER 12,
HEALTH AND SANITATION; AND CHAPTER 24,
MANUFACTURED HOMES AND MANUFACTURED
HOME PARKS. REPEALING CONFLICTING
ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILTY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED TWO
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00) FOR EACH
SEPARATE OFFENSE AND A SEPARATE OFFENSE
SHALL BE DEEMED COMMITTED UPON EACH DAY
DURING OR ON WHICH A VIOLATION OCCURS;
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, The City of Grapevine is authorized to adopt ordinances to
protect the health, safety, and welfare of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine has determined that it is a necessity to
regulate the activities and entities as provided for herein to safeguard the public;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine is authorized by law to adopt the
provisions contained herein, and has compiled with all prerequisites necessary
for the passage of this Ordinance;
WHEREAS, the City has determined that amendments of Chapter 12,
Health and Sanitation, and Chapter 24, Manufactured Homes and Manufactured
Home Parks of the Code of Ordinances is in the best interests of the City,
and its citizens.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That all matters stated hereinabove are found to be true and
correct and are incorporated herein by reference as if copied in their entirety.
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Section 2. That Chapter 12, Health and Sanitation, Article VI,
Nuisances, Section 12-93 Specific Nuisances is hereby amended by adding a
new item (31) and renumbering the remaining item to read as follows:
(31) All parking lots and driveways having potholes, depressions,
heaving, missing, failed or deteriorated pavement that exceeds
one and one-half (1 1/2) inches in depth and twelve (12) inches
in length, width or diameter. This section shall not apply to
private driveways in the R-20, R-12.5, R-7.5, R-5.0 and R3.5
zoning districts. Repairs shall be made within thirty (30) days
following written notification.
(3-14 (32) {Remainder unchanged}
Section 3. That Chapter 24, Manufactured Homes and Manufactured
Home Parks, Section 24-4 Permitted Accessory Uses, is hereby amended by the
addition of a new paragraph (4) to read as follows:
(4) Fence, not to exceed eight (8) feet in height above grade,
surrounding the perimeter of the manufactured home park.
Fences on individual lots within the park are prohibited.
Fences legally existing at the time of the adoption of this
ordinance may remain in place subject to the following. Any
fence remaining on an individual lot within the manufactured
home park at the time of the adoption of this ordinance must
be removed within seven days after there is any change in the
occupancy or tenancy of the associated manufactured home.
Section 4. That Chapter 24, Manufactured Homes and Manufactured
Home Parks, Section 24-12 Duties of Manufactured Home Park Licensee shall
be amended by the addition of a new paragraph (h) to read as follows:
(h) The licensee shall repair all potholes, depressions, heaving,
missing, failed or deteriorated pavement that exceeds one and
one-half (1 1/2) inches in depth and twelve (12) inches in length,
width or diameter in parking lots, common private driveways,
and common private streets. This paragraph shall not apply to
individual private driveways on individual manufactured home
lots. Repairs shall be made within thirty (30) days following
written notification.
Section 5. Any person violating any of the provisions of this ordinance
shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be
fined in a sum not to exceed two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) for each offense
and a separate offense shall be deemed committed each day during or on which
a violation occurs or continues.
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Section 6. All ordinances or any parts thereof in conflict with the terms
of this ordinance shall be and hereby are deemed repealed and of no force or
effect.
Section 7. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phase of this
ordinance shall for any reason be held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect
the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance.
Section 8. The fact that the present ordinances and regulations of the
City of Grapevine, Texas are inadequate to properly safeguard the health, safety,
morals, peace and general welfare of the inhabitants of the City of Grapevine,
Texas, creates an emergency for the immediate preservation of the public
business, property, health, safety and general welfare of the public which
requires that this ordinance shall become effective from and after the date of its
passage, and it is accordingly so ordained.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, on this the 15th day of February 2011.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
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MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
SCOTT WILLIAMS, DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTO
MEETING DATE: MARCH 15, 2011
SUBJECT: AM11-01 - AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 24, MANUFACTURED
HOMES AND MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider amendments to Grapevine Code of Ordinances, Chapter 24,
Manufactured Homes and Manufactured Home Parks relative to fencing and take any
necessary action.
At the quarterly workshop held on November 15, 2010, Council discussed possible
ordinance amendments in an effort to improve property standards in manufactured home
parks. As a result, staff prepared a draft ordinance, which was reviewed by Council at the
January 18, 2011 workshop. The amendments were tabled by Council at the February 15,
2011 meeting, and at the March 1 st workshop, Council directed staff to move forward with
only the portions of the ordinance relating to fences around individual lots in manufactured
home parks.
Attached are proposed amendments to Chapter 24, Manufactured Homes and
Manufactured Home Parks of the Code of Ordinances prohibiting fences on individual lots.
A provision is included which allows existing fences to remain, but requires removal within
seven days of change of tenant.
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