From
Fred Bates, Jr.
Title
Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances Part I, Chapter 29 - Code Compliance, Section 29-114 "Vegetation, Height and Density Restricted"; Repealing all ordinances in conflict; providing for a severability clause; providing for a cumulative clause; providing for a penalty clause; and providing for an immediate effective date upon passage
Presenter
Steve Dye, Chief of Police / Deputy City Manager, and Steve Collins, Code Compliance Manager
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
The City of Grand Prairie is situated within the expanding Dallas - Fort Worth Metroplex. This combination of varied; urban, suburban, commercial, and industrial growth necessitates a standardized code compliance system that is not capricious, arbitrary, nor inconsistent in maintaining compliance. The Grand Prairie Police Department, currently responsible for overseeing the City’s code compliance through the Code Compliance Division, reviewed and revised The City’s Code of Ordinances, Part I, Chapter 29 - Code Compliance, Section 29-114, in respect to the City’s restrictions on vegetation and high grass. This review and revision was based on “Best Practices” and brought the ordinance into alignment with industry standards.
The Police Department’s participation in this quality of life issue extends into the enforcement of the various public and private property standards and codes in order to fully ensure that citizens of the City continue to enjoy a positive experience within City.
The Public Safety, Health and Environmental Committee reviewed this item on Monday, December 3, 2018 and recommended that it be forwarded to the City Council for approval.
The City Council Development Committee reviewed this item on Monday, December 10, 2018 and recommended that it be forwarded to the City Council for approval.
Financial Consideration
None
Body
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, AMENDING CHAPTER 29, “CODE COMPLIANCE,” OF THE CODE OF ORDINA...
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