Title
Ordinance - Public Hearing and First and Final Reading on an Ordinance Approving Proposed Amendments of Title XV of the Mansfield, Texas Code of Ordinances, entitled “Land Usage”, amendments of Chapter 155 of the Mansfield Code of Ordinances to the regulations in Section 155.099 to revise Subsections (B)(40)(c)(2) and (B)(40)(c)(7) related to donation boxes; providing for the repeal of all ordinances in conflict; providing for a severability clause; providing a savings clause; providing a penalty of fine not to exceed the sum of two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) for each offense; and providing for an effective date (OA#24-009)
Requested Action
To consider the proposed text amendment
Recommendation
The Planning and Zoning Commission met on December 2, 2024, and voted 6 to 0 (with one absence) to recommend approval of the text amendment.
Vote:
Ayes: 6 - Mainer, Axen, Godin, Moses, Thompson, and Walker
Nays:|9 10|Absent: 1 - Bennett
The Department of Planning and Development Services recommends approval of the text amendments as presented.
Description/History
The City recognizes that donation boxes can make valuable contributions to the social well-being of communities. However, if not properly located and maintained, they can negatively affect quality of life, property values, and the aesthetic appeal of neighborhoods. In response, the adopted regulations in Section 155.099, Special Conditions, to establish clear standards for the placement and upkeep of donation boxes.
To further clarify the regulations in Section 155.099(40) regarding donation boxes, the Department of Planning and Development Services has developed minor text amendments to enhance the administration of these rules.
Currently, Section 155.099(B)(40)(2) prohibits the placement of donation boxes within 500 feet of U.S. Highway 287, U.S. Business Highway 287, and State Highway 360. The proposed amendment reduces the setback to 300 feet, aligning with the City’s Freeway Overlay Distr...
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