Title
Approving an ordinance on second reading with the caption reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE, TEXAS, REPEALING AND REPLACING THE CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE, TEXAS CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 70, TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, SECTION 33 (B), REGARDING THROUGH-TRUCK TRAFFIC; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Summary
The item repeals and replaces Chapter 70, Traffic Control Devices, Section 33 (B) of the City's Code of Ordinances regarding through-truck traffic.
Through-truck traffic is allowed only on the following streets: North Railroad Avenue; Pflugerville Parkway; Wilke Lane; 10th Street; Heatherwilde Boulevard; Dessau Road; Immanuel Road; Pecan Street (FM 1825); FM 685; Weiss Lane; Wells Branch Parkway; Grand Avenue Parkway/AW Grimes; Kelly Lane; Rowe Lane; Cele Road; SH 45 and SH130. The proposed additions to through-truck traffic routes are shown in blue on the attached map. Through-Truck Traffic is defined as vehicles that have no destination, pickup or delivery point within the city limits. This ordinance does not apply to authorized emergency vehicles, light trucks or trucks with drivers that are able to produce proof of route within the city limits.
The City Attorney has reviewed and approved the ordinance as to form.
Prior City Council Action
Chapter 70, Section 33 (B) of the City's Code of Ordinances regarding through-truck traffic was last amended by the City Council on December 12, 2000.
This ordinance was approved on first reading on September 23, 2014.
Deadline for City Council Action
Action is requested on second reading on October 14, 2014.
Fiscal Impact
N/A
Staff Recommendation
Approve the ordinance on second reading as presented.
Drafter
Tom Word
Assistant City Manager