HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance - 6666-1973 - Amending Chapter 28, Section 28-52, Code Of Ordinances - 06/14/1973KJ:pr
ORDINANCE NO. 6666 --::....;:;..;:_:;,.._;:,.__
AN ORDINANCE AMENDJ;NG CHAPTER 28 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
CITY OF LUBBOCK., TEXAS, ENTITLED "STREETS AND SIDEWALKS"~ BY
ADDING A NEW SUB-SECTION (d) TO SECTION 28-52 THEREOF PROVIDING
FOR WHEELCHAIR RAMPS IN COMMERCIAL AREAS; PROVIDING A SAVINGS
CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
WHEREAS, the City Council, after receiving the recommendation of the
Building Board of Appeals, has determined that the changes indicated bedow would
be in the best interest of the citizens of the City of Lubbock; NOW THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
SECTION 1. THAT Chapter 28 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Lubbock,
BE and is hereby amended by adding a new sub-section (d) to Section 28-52 thereo
which shall read as follows:
"(d) In commercial areas, when new sidewalks are constructed,
or existing sidewalks are replaced, the elevation of the sidewalk
on either side of an alley shall be in accordance with the applicable
drawing on Plate 3 entitled "Typical Locations For Wheelchair
Ramps" which is made a part hereof, a copy of which shall be kept
in the offices of the Building Inspector open to public inspection. "
SECTION 2. THAT should any section, paragraph, sentence, clause, phras
or word of this Ordinance be declared unconstitutional or invalid for any rea son, e
remainder of this Ordinance shall not be affected thereby.
SECTION 3. THAT the City Secretary is hereby authorized to cause publica
tion of the descriptive caption of this Ordinance as an alternative method provided
by law.
AND IT IS SO ORDERED.
Passed by the Council ~ri first reading this ~ 14th day of June
Passed by the Council on second reading this 28th .day of June
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MORRIS W. TURNER, MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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