HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 05-078 ORDINANCE NO. 05-078
ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE ALLOWING FORA PERIOD OF
SIX (6) MONTHS THE PARKING, USE AND OCCUPANCY
OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLES OR TRAVEL TRAILERS AS
TEMPORARY LIVING QUARTERS ON RESIDENTIAL
PROPERTY DURING THE PERIOD OF REPAIR OR
RECONSTRUCTION OF DAMAGE TO PROPERTY CAUSED
BY HURRICANE RITA; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
AND PROVIDING A PENALTY.
WHEREAS,the impact of Hurricane Rita has resulted in the damage and destruction
of numerous residential properties within the City of Beaumont; and,
WHEREAS, the use and occupancy of recreational vehicles and travel trailers will
be viable for use as temporary living quarters while these properties are being repaired;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interest of the City
of Beaumont in the protection of the public health, safety and welfare of its residents that
recreational vehicles or travel trailers be allowed for occupancy on residential property as
temporary housing during the period of repair or reconstruction of these hurricane-
damaged properties;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
Section 1.
THAT it is hereby permitted for a period of six (6) months from the effective date of
this ordinance the parking, use, and occupancy of recreational vehicles or travel trailers on
residential property as temporary living quarters by property owners while the damage to
these properties caused by Hurricane Rita is being repaired.
Section 2.
It shall be unlawful for any person to park any such recreational vehicle or travel
trailer used for purposes of occupancy as temporary living quarters on any street, highway,
alley, sidewalk, or other public place in the City of Beaumont.
Section 3.
That if any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance, or the
application of same to a particular set of persons or circumstances, should for any reason
be held to be invalid,such invalidity shall not affect the remaining portions of this ordinance,
and to such end, the various portions and provisions of this ordinance are declared to be
severable.
Section 4.
That any person who violates any provision of this ordinance shall, upon conviction,
be punished, as provided in Section 1-8 of the Code of Ordinances of Beaumont, Texas.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 11" day of
October, 2005.
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