Title
An Ordinance of the City of Mansfield, Texas, Amending Chapter 93, "Junked Vehicles," of Title IX, "General Regulations," of the Code of Mansfield, Texas, Amending Section 93.01 "Definitions"; Providing That the Ordinance Shall be Cumulative of All Ordinances; Providing a Severability Clause; Providing a Penalty for Violation; Providing a Savings Clause; Providing for Publication as Required by Law; and Providing an Effective Date
Requested Action
Approval of proposed ordinance amendments.
Recommendation
Approval of proposed ordinance amendments.
Description/History
On September 7, 2017, the City Council adopted Ordinance OR-2058-17 amending the definition of junked vehicles in the Code of Ordinances Chapter 93, "Junked Vehicles" regulations to make the requirements consistent with Chapter 683, Subchapter E of the Texas Transportation Code. These provisions declare junked vehicles a nuisance and provides authority for the City to regulate junked vehicles in accordance with the terms of that subchapter.
Justification
The proposed revisions will amend the definition of junked vehicles to allow the City to continue its efforts to maintain consistency and conformity with the junked vehicle provisions currently outlined by state law.
Prepared By
Nicolette Ricciuti, Director of Regulatory Compliance
Department of Regulatory Compliance