Minutes P&Z 07/20/1989Town of Trophy Club
100 MUNICIPAL DRIVE TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS 762 �q
(817) 491-9693
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TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB
PLANNING AND ZONING COK4ISSION
REGULAR MEETING JULY 20TH, 1989
LOCATION: 100 MONICIPAL DRIVE
TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS 76262
TINE: 7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER,
2. COMMISSION TO REVIEW AND CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING SETS OF MINUTES:
A) SPECIAL MEETING, APRIL 6th, 1989
B) JOINT PUBLIC HEARING, APRIL 20th, 1989
C) WORKSHOP MEETING, MAY 4th, 1989
D) REGULAR MEETING, MAY 18th, 1989
E) SPECIAL MEETING, JUNE 1st, 1989
F) JOINT PUBLIC HEARING, JUNE 15th, 1989
3. COMMISSION TO REVIEW AND MAKE RECOMMENDATION TO TOWN COUNCIL ON PROPOSED
AMENDMENTS TO SIGN ORDINANCE NO. 86-19., �y� n �Svin %tinh�
4. PRESENTATIONS BY COMMISSIONERS,
5. ADJOURN.
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PL ING ANDD ZONING SECRETARY
IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 6252-17, V.A.T.C.S, AS AMENDED, THE PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND POSTED THIS 17TH DAY OF JULY, 1989
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May 23, 1989
Mr. Mike Hamper
Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission
Town of Trophy Club
100 Municipal Drive
Trophy Club, Texas 76262
RE: Revision to Section 6 of the Sign Ordinance
Dear Mr. Hamper:
I have studied several ordinances, including those submitted by Mr. Sandlin, regarding real
estate sign regulations. I have developed the following revision to Section 6 for your
review and refinement.
You will notice that I purposefully omitted any fee, permit, or sticker process. I feel that
such an addition to the ordinance would simply increase the paper work on an already busy
office staff. If the Town feels that it is necessary, an inclusion such as that may easily be
added at a later date. However, I don't feel that it will be necessary unless the builders and
realtors take advantage of this ordinance.
However, you will notice that I am asking the people placing the signs to provide the Town
with a map showing where directional signs are to be placed. In addition I am asking them
to obtain written permission from the residents located adjacent to the signs. The City of
Grand Prairie does this. I think it causes the builders and realtors to plan the placement of
the signs and provides those opposed to this practice an opportunity to prevent directional
signs from being placed in front of their house.
If I may be of further assistance please do not hesitate to contact me.
Respectfully submitted,
PLANNING RESOURCES GROUP
Dan C. Boutwell
Partner
Section 6: Real Estate Signs - Real estate signs are authorized to be erected by owners of
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1. These signs shall include: WSO
a. real estate signs that a vertisela builder, developer, owner, or realtor by
showing a name, address, and/or telephone number;
b. "open house" sign indicating that the house is available for viewing by the
public; and
directional signs showing arrows or other means of locational direction.
The following regulations all a ly to all signs listed above-
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a. Real estate signs shall be limited to one (1) sign per premise.
b. Only one (1) "open house" sign maybe erected per premise.
c. No more than two (2) signs total, including real estate, "open house", and/or
directional signs may be located on any premise at one time. �/
d. A maximum ofAj directi �' bC placed oYf-site. However,
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when more than one premiseeing re erenced to by an owner, builder,
developer, or realtor, the total number of directional signs shall be limited to
three (3).
The total area of such signs shall not exceed four (4) square feet per side,
with a maximum of two (2) sides.
f. . The maximum height of such signs shall not exceed three (3) feet, as
measured fr Tine gro _ d.
g. �Signs for an dve iser must be at least 200 feet apart, or one city block,
whichever is greater. �a�{
h. No sign may be placed closer than twenty-five (25) feet from an intersection.
L The edge of any sign shall be placed no closer than three (3) feet from the
street curb or edge of pavement.
j. "Open house" signs and directional signs shall be considered as being
temporary; and shall be permitted only between the hours of 10:00 A.M. on
Saturday through 7:00 P.M. on Sunday.
k. Directional signs placed in front or along side of anyaeeapie& residence, shall
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require written permission from the p-tt rsupw pri�o erecting such signs.
1. Prior to placement of any directional signs, the builder, developer, realtor, or
owner shall provide the Town with a map showing the locations of the
proposed placement of such signs. In addition a copy of written permission,
signed by the occupant of the premise adjacent to where the directional sign
j�is being placed, shall be submitted with the map.
m. /Signs shall be constructed of all weather durable material, painted
appropriately and maintained in good condition. Any sign that is dented
faded, or unclean shall be replaced. In the event such sign is not replaced they
Town may remove the sign.
n. Signs may not, at any time, be placed in the median of any public dedicated
street or in a median, of a street located in an easement dedicated to the Town,
other governmental agency, or public utility.
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July 12, 1989
The Honorable James Carter
Mayor, Town of Trophy Club
100 Municipal Drive
Trophy Club, TX 76262
RE: Monthly Status Report for Planning Assignments
Dear Mayor Carter:
We have assembled the following brief accounting of the status of planning assignments.
The assignments requiring professional services are listed as follows:
Independent American Preliminary Plats and Site Plans:
Castleglen Estates
Huntington Ridge
No efforts are currently being expended on this project. However, we expect further
submissions regarding final platting to occur within the next nine (9) months.
Gibraltar Preliminary Plats and Site Plans:
Lake Forest Village Phase Three
Lake Forest Village Phase Four
Lake Forest Village Phase Five
Trophy Park Reserve A
Trophy Club Reserve B
No efforts are currently being expended on this project. However, we expect further
submissions regarding final platting to occur within the next nine (9) months.
Official Zoning Maw
The Official Zoning Nlan has been updated Fillp!.prinflngfr of the zoning map was
being delayed until the disposition of current zoning cases have been determined. The
new zoning map will be revised to reflect the seven (7) parcels zoned on June 15th.
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance
The Planning and Zoning Commission has completed an exhaustive review of the
document. Revisions to this document are extensive. Planning Resources Group is in
the process of making the requested revisions. A marked up copy of all revisions has
been reviewed by the Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission, during a
meeting held on July 11. The changes are now being typed and will be completed in
draft fonn during the last week in July. It is anticipated that they will be submitted to
the Planning and Zoning Commission and Town Attorney to review for the regular
scheduled P&Z meeting in August.
Honorable James Carter
July 12, 1989
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Stormwater Management Strategy
The Town has requested that Planning Resources Group proceed with efforts to
request engineering consulting firms to submit proposals for the preparation of a
Stormwater Management Strategy for the Town of Trophy Club. The Requests for
Proposals have been distributed and the Town has received one (1) proposal to date.
At least two (2) other firms have expressed interest in responding. As the deadline
approaches, other firms will begin responding. The deadline for responding is July
28th.
Subdivision Regulations
A meeting with the Public Works Committee was held on July 10th. There will be a
small amount of revisions made to the Subdivision Regulations at the time the Town
Design Standards are adopted. This effort consists of a very small amount of
revisions that will coordinate both documents so that they will cross reference each
other as well as agree in terminology used. It will require that the Town adopt these
changes.
If we can be of any further assistance or if you have any comments or questions please do
not hesitate to contact us.
Yours very truly,
PLAftillrIG RESOURCES GROUP,
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Dan C. Boutwell
Partner
May 23, 1989
Mr. Mike Hamper
Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission
Town of Trophy Club
100 Municipal Drive
Trophy Club, Texas 76262
RE: Revision to Section 6 of the Sign Ordinance
Dear Mr. Hamper:
I have studied several ordinances, including those submitted by Mr. Sandlin, regarding real
estate sign regulations. I have developed the following revision to Section 6 for your
review and refinement.
You will notice that I purposefully omitted any fee, permit, or sticker process. I feel that
such an addition to the ordinance would simply increase the paper work on an already busy
office staff. If the Town feels that it is necessary, an inclusion such as that may easily be
added at a later date. However, I don't feel that it will be necessary unless the builders and
realtors take advantage of this ordinance.
However, you will notice that I am asking the people placing the signs to provide the Town
with a map showing where directional signs are to be placed. In addition I am asking them
to obtain written permission from the residents located adjacent to the signs. The City of
Grand Prairie does this. I think it causes the builders and realtors to plan the placement of
the signs and provides those opposed to this practice an opportunity to prevent directional
signs from being placed in front of their house.
If I may be of further assistance please do not hesitate to contact me.
Respectfully submitted,
PLANNING RESOURCES GROUP
Dan C. Boutwell
Partner
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Section 6: Real Estate Signs - Real estate signs are authorized to be erected by owners of
property.
1. These signs shall include: 1 e lease,of a. /OE
a. real estate signs that advertise,a builder, developer, owner, or realtor by
showing a name, address, and/or telephone number;
b. "open house" sign indicating that the house is available for viewing by the
public; and
c. directional signs showing arrows or other means of locational direction.
2. The following regulations shall apply to all signs as listed abov
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a. Real estate signsTshall be limitedto one (1) sign per premise.
b. Only one (1) "open house" sign may be erected per premise.
c. No more than two (2) signs total, including real estate, "open house", and/or
directional signs may be located on any premise at one time.
d. A maximum of-tl�directional signs may be placed off-site. However,
when more than one premise is being referenced to by an owner, builder,
developer, or realtor, the total number of directional signs shall be limited to
.three (3).
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e. The total area of such signs shall not exceed four (4) square feet per side,
with a maximum of two (2) sides.
f. The maximum height of such signs shall not exceed three (3) feet, as
measured from the ground.
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g. Signs for anyeRe advertiser must be at least 200 feet apart, or one city block,
whichever is greater.
h. No sign may be placed closer than twenty-five (25) feet from an intersection.
The edge of any sign shall be placed no closer than three (3) feet from the
street curb or edge of pavement.
j. "Open house" signs and directional signs shall be considered as being
temporary; and shall be permitted only between the hours of 10:00 A.M. on
Saturday through 7:00 P.M. on Sunday.
k. Directional signs placed in front or along side of any occupied residence shall
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require written permission from the oeengeent prior to erecting such signs.
1. Prior to placement of any directional signs, the builder, developer, realtor, or
owner shall provide the Town with a map showing the locations of the
proposed placement of such signs. In addition a copy of written permission,
signed by the occupant of the premise adjacent to where the directional sign
is is being placed, shall be submitted with the map.
m. Signs shall be constructed of all weather durable material, painted
appropriately and maintained in good condition. Any sign that is dented,
faded, or unclean shall be replaced. In the event such sign is not replaced the
Town may remove the sign.
n. Signs may not, at any time, be placed in the median of any public dedicated
street or in a median of a street located in an easement dedicated to the Town,
other governmental agency, or public utility.
TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS
ORDINANCE NO. 0 86-19
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN iOF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS
ESTABLISHING�SIGN=REGULATIONS;PROVIDING
DEFINITIONS; Pl _,RO_VIDiNG REGULATIONS RELATING TO
THE TYPE, HEIGHT, LOCATION, SIZE AND DURATION OF
USE OF SIGNS; ESTABLISHING STANDARDS IN THE USE OF
POLITICAL, REAL ESTATE, SALE, PROTECTIVE,
COMMERCIAL AND OTHER SIGNS; PROVIDING A
PROCEDURE FOR A MERITORIOUS EXCEPTION TO THIS
ORDINANCE; PROHIBITING THE ERECTION OF ANY SIGN
NOT OTHERWISE AUTHORIZED AND PROVIDING THAT
SIGNS PERMANENTLY AFFIXED TO THE GROUND ON THE
EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL
CONSTITUTE VALID, NON -CONFORMING SIGNS;
PROVIDING A SEVERABH.ITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED
DOLLARS ($200.00) AND A SEPARATE OFFENSE SHALL BE
DEEMED COMMITTED EACH DAY DURING OR ON WHICH
A. VIOLATION OCCURS OR CONTINUES; DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas (the "Town")
recognizes the importance of freedom of speech as guaranteed by the First
Amendment to the United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council finds and recognizes that any regulation of
speech must be reasonable and advance a legitimate governmental interest; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council desires to restrict the visual blight and reduce
the traffic hazards caused by the erection of signs; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council finds that the sign regulations outlined herein
are in the best of interest of the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the
Town.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS:
Section 1. That all of the above premises are found to be true and correct
and are incorporated into the body of this ordinance as if copied in their entirety.
Section 2. Definitions. The following terms shall have the respeettve—�
meanings ascribed to them:
A. Nameplate signs - A permanent sign affixed to the exterior wall of a
building, giving the name and/or address of the owner or occupant of a building or
premises in which it is located, and, when applicable, a professional status.
B. On -Premises Signs - A permanent sign which directs attention to a
business or profession conducted, or to a commodity or service sold or offered, on
the premises where the sign is located or to which it is affixed.
C. Real Estate Signs - A temporary sign supported by the ground
pertaining to the sale or lease of the lot or tract of land on which the sign is
located, or to the sale or lease of one or more structures, or a portion there of
located there on. Said sign shall be removed upon the sale or lease of the property.
D. Political Signs - A temporary sign attached to or supported by the
ground, that is in support of a candidate for elected public office or is in support of
or in opposition to any propostion that is on the election ballot of an election duly
called.
E. Portable Signs - A sign on a display surface temporarily fixed to a
standardized advertising structure which can be regularly moved from a location at
periodic intervals and is not permanently affixed to the, real property.
F. Protective Sign - Any sign which is commonly associated with
safeguarding the permitted uses of the occupancy, including, but not limited to
"Beware of Dog," "No Trespassing" and "No Solicitors."
G. Premises - A lot or unplatted tract, or a combination of contiguous
lots or unplatted tracts if the lots or tract, or combination, is under a single
ownership and is reflected in the plat records of the Town of Trophy Club or of
Denton or Tarrant Counties. Multitenant locations shall be considered as one (1)
tract.
H. Sign - Any device, flag, light, picture, letter, word, message, symbol,
plaque, banner or poster visible from outside the premises or structure on which it is
located.
I. Vehicular Sign - Any sign on or in a vehicle moving along the ground or
on any vehicle parked temporarily, incidental to its principal use for transportation.
This definition shall not include signs which are being transported to a site of
permanent erection or lettering of company vehicles that advertises only the
company name and address.
Section 3. General Standards.
A. Height of Signs - Sign height shall be measured from ground level at
the base of or below the sign to the highest part of the sign.
B. Building and Electrical Codes Applicable - All signs must conform to
the regulations and design standards of the Building Code and other ordinances of
the Town. Wiring of all electrical signs must conform to the Electric Code of the
Town.
C. Illuminated Signs - Signs shall be shaded wherever necessary to avoid
casting a bright light upon property located in any residential district or upon any
public street or park. Any sign located on a lot adjacent to or across the street the
street from any residential district, which sign is visible from such residential
district, shall not be illuminated. No neon or any other similar type signs will be
permitted. Signs, except those required for security, shall not be illuminated
between the hours of 10:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M.
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D. Flashing or Moving Signs - No flashing signs, rotating or moving signs,
animated signs, signs with moving lights, or signs which create the illusion of
movement shall be permitted.
E. Accessway or Window - No sign shall block any required accessway or
window.
F. Signs on Trees or Utility Poles - No sign shall be attached to a tree,
utility pole, or fence post whether on public or private property.
G. Whenever a sign is damaged by wind, is inadequately maintained, the
construction is faulty, or it is damaged by any other cause, it shall be considered a
public nuisance and the owner shall be requited to repair such sign substantially to
its original condition as determined by the Town Council, or at the owner's election
such sign shall be removed. A sign which has been permitted to remain in place as a
nonconforming use shall be removed when the sign, or a substantial part of it, is
blown down or otherwise destroyed or dismantled for any purpose other than
maintenance operations or for changing the letters, symbols or other material on the
sign. For purposes of this ordinance, a sign or a substantial part of it is considered
to have been destroyed only if the cost of repairing the sign is more than sixty (60%)
per cent of the cost of erecting a new sign of the same type at the same location.
Section 4. Traffic Safetv.
A. No sign shall be erected or maintained at any location where by reason
of its position, size, shape or color, it may obstruct, impair, obscure, interfere with
i the view of, or be confused with any traffic control sign, signal or device, or where
J it may interfere with, mislead or confuse traffic.
B. No sign shall be located in any vision triangle formed by the center
lines of any two intersecting streets. At any intersection where at least one of the
intersecting streets is an arterial street (as defined in the Thoroughfare Plan of the
Town) the sides of the triangle formed by the center lines of the intersecting streets
shall be 120 feet in length as measured outward from the point of intersection of
such center lines along such center lines. At all other intersections, each of such
sides shall be 80 feet in length.
Section 5. Political Sims.
A. Placement; Removal; Appeal from Notice to Remove - Temporary
political signs, irrespective of the provisions of any other ordinance or ordinances of
the Town, may be placed on private property provided the Mayor does not conclude
that the placement of same constitutes a traffic hazard or endangers the health,
safety, morals and general welfare of the citizens of the Town. The Mayor may
direct any such sign to be removed. The occupant may appeal the decision of the
Mayor to the Town Council by submitting a written appeal to the Town Secretary
within two (2) days of receipt of notice to remove. The Town Council's decision
shall be final. No political signs may be erected on public right of ways. No signs
may be erected on vacant lots or tracts unless written permission has been given by
the property owner. Political signs may be erected 7 days in advance of the election
and must be removed within 3 days following the election.
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B. Location and Size - A temporary political sign may be erected in the
required front yard of a dwelling no closer than ten (10) feet to any street curb line,
provided that only one (1) sign per candidate or issue not exceeding three (3) square
feet and there (3) feet in height, as measured from the ground, may be erected. No
more than two (2) of such signs shall be erected on any zoning lot.
C. Removal Period; Procedure in Event of Non -Removal - All political
signs shall be removed within a period not to exceed three (3) days after the election
for which the sign was placed. Failure to remove said sign within the stated period
shall give the Mayor the authority to remove said sign and to affix a lien against the
property for the reasonable cost of removal. In order to affix a lien against the
property, the Mayor shall follow the provisions outlined in article 4436 of the Texas
Revised Civil Statutes (Vernon) as amended, and such provisions are adopted and
incorporated herein as if set forth herein in their entirety.
Section 6. Real Estate Signs - Real estate signs are authorized to be
erected by owners of property. Such signs shall be limited to one (1) sign per
premise, the total effective area of which may not exceed four (4) square feet.
Maximum height shall not exceed three (3) feet, as measured from the ground, for
any real estate sign, four (4) square feet per side, maximum two (2) sides. "Open
House" signs are permitted between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Saturday
and Sundays only. Only two "Open House" signs may be erected, one on the property
to be sold or leased and the other at the nearest intersection to such property.
Section 7. Provisions for all Areas and Zoning Districts - The following
provisions shall apply to all areas and zoning districts of the Town:
A. Government Signs - Nothing in this ordinance shall be construed to
prevent the display of a national or state flag, or to limit flags, insignias, legal
notices, or informational, directional or traffic signs which are legally required or
necessary to the essential functions of government agencies.
B. Address numerals and other signs required to be maintained by law or
governmental order, rule or regulation are allowed, provided that the content and
size of the sign do not exceed the requirements of such law, order, rule or regulation.
C. The occupant of a premises may erect not more than two (2)
protective signs in accordance with the following provisions:
1. Each sign must not exceed one (1) square foot in effective area;
2. Detached signs must not exceed two (2) feet in height; and
3. Letters must not exceed four (4) inches in height.
D. Temporary holiday decorations are permitted.
E. Vehicular signs are prohibited. However, vehicular signs shall be
allowed on construction trailers, on construction sites and signs on transport
vehicles being loaded or unloaded and passenger vehicles parked at the owner's or
user's place of residence or business.
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Section 8. Commercial Signs. Signs in areas zoned commercial or used for
commercial purposes shall be on -premises or nameplate signs. There shall be no
more than two (2) such signs for each business, the total effective area of which
shall not exceed ten (10) square feet. No individual commercial sign shall exceed six
(6) square feet in area. A single sign shall be permitted, of a monument type,
displaying the tract (building name), constructed of wood or masonry or a
combination thereof which shall have a total area not to exceed 24 square feet. The
vertical projection of the sign shall not exceed 4 feet from grade. No commercial
sign shall be allowed which is painted on the wall of any building or to any part of a
building.
Section 9. Procedures for a Meritorious Exception.
A. In the development of these criteria, a primary objective has been
ensuring against the kind of signage that has led to low visual quality. On the other
hand, another primary objective has been the guarding against signage over control.
B. It is not the intention of these criteria to discourage innovation. It is
entirely conceivable that signage proposals could be made that, while clearly
nonconforming to this ordinance and thus allowable under these criteria, have
obvious merit in not only being appropriate to the particular site or location, but
also in making a positive contribution to the visual environment.
Such proposals will be seriously and fairly considered by the Town Council.
C. In order to determine the suitability of alternate materials and
methods of construction and to provide for reasonable interpretation of the
provisions of this ordinance, the Town Council shall hear appeals. In hearing such
appeals, the Council may consider whether or not the regulations and standards of
this ordinance will, by reason of exceptional circumstances or surroundings,
constitute a practical difficulty or unnecessary hardship. A decision of the Council
shall be final.
Section 10. All signs not specifically authorized herein are prohibited. The
Town Marshall shall have the authority to remove any sign in violation of this
ordinance which is not permanently affixed to the ground on the effective date of
this ordinance. All existing signs permanently affixed to the ground which do not
conform to the provisions of this ordinance shall be considered valid non -conforming
signs and shall be authorized to remain in place; provided, however, such signs are
subject to the provisions of Section 3.G of this ordinance.
Section 11. If any section, article, paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase or
word in this ordinance, or application thereto any person or circumstance is held
invalid or unconstitutional by a Court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall
not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance; and the Town
Council hereby declares it would have passed such remaining portions of the
ordinance despite such invalidity, which remaining portions shall remain in full force
and effect.
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Section 12. Any person violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall
be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be subject to a
fine in a sum not to exceed Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) for each offense and a
separate offense shall be deemed committed upon each day during or on which a
violation occurs or continues.
Section 13. The fact that the present ordinances and regulations of the Town
of Trophy Club, Texas, are inadequate to properly safeguard the health, safety,
morals, peace, and general welfare of the inhabitants of the Town of Trophy Club,
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 become effective from and after the date of its passage and it is
accordingly so ordained.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club,
Texas on this the 1 1 day of Auonsr _ 1986_
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APPROVED AS TO FORM
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