From
Fred Bates, Jr.
Title
Ordinance amending Chapter 17, "Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions," Article I, "In General," by adding Section 17-31 "Fishing from Waters in Residential Areas."
Presenter
Steve Collins, Code Compliance Division Manager
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
The Code Compliance Division of the Police Department continues to review and evaluate the various ordinances in the City of Grand Prairie that provide for the safety and increased quality of life for all its citizens. The Code Compliance Division has learned that several neighborhoods in the City have begun to experience instances of unconstrained fishing in various waters near residential areas. These instances have occurred late at night and during times that have proved to exacerbate safety issues while interfering with property owners’ quality of life.
The City Council Development Committee reviewed this item and recommended that it be forwarded to the City Council.
The Public Safety, Health, and Environment Committee reviewed this item on June 1st and recommended that it be forwarded to the City Council.
Financial Consideration
None
Body
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, AMENDING CHAPTER 17, “OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS” OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, THROUGH THE AMENDMENT OF ARTICLE I, IN GENERAL, SECTION 17-31 RELATIVE TO FISHING FROM CITY WATERS IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING A CUMULATIVE CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND TO BECOME EFFECTIVE UPON PASSAGE, APPROVAL, AND PUBLICATION
WHEREAS, residential areas have less lighting than commercial areas;
WHEREAS, fishing in the dark poses additional safety risks than fishing during daylight hours; and
WHEREAS, fishing in residential areas late at night has interfered with property owners’ quiet enjoyment of their property;
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. T...
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