Ord 2014-001/Amending Chapter 82, Article 4, Division 2, Residential Parking, of the City of San Marcos Code of Ordinances for the purpose of establishing a Residential Parking Program

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ORDINANCE NO. 2014 - 01 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS AMENDING CHAPTER 82, ARTICLE 4, DIVISION 21 RESIDENTIAL PARKING, OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING A RESIDENTIAL PARKING PROGRAM; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING PENALTIES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. RECITALS: 1. The city council wishes to alleviate chronic levels of commuter or non - resident parking along streets with adjacent residential properties by establishing a Residential Permit Program. 2. The desired result of the Residential Permit Program is to increase the amount of on- street parking available to residents and their guests while balancing the needs of others who desire to park along public streets. 3. While this program does not guarantee or assign specific spaces on public streets for residential vehicles, the regulation of parking through the Residential Parking Permit Program may be the least restrictive approach that best mitigates the problem. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS: SECTION 1: Chapter 82 of the San Marcos Code of Ordinances is hereby amended by adding a new Section 82.189 to read as follows: Section 82.189 Residential Parking Program. (a) Definitions. As used in this section, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed in this subsection, unless the context of their usage clearly indicates another meaning: Block means both sides of a street between two intersecting streets. Designated permit area means a contiguous area of a single family residential or commercial use containing not less than ten commercial or single - family residential lots, upon which the city council imposes a requirement for a parking permit under this section. Where there are less than ten commercial or single family residential lots on the entire length of the street, then the entire length of the street may be considered for a designated permit area.