Agenda Information Sheet
DEPARTMENT: Transportation
CM/ ACM: John Cabrales, Jr.
Date: December 6, 2016
SUBJECT
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Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, amending the provisions of Chapter 18 relating to Motor Vehicles and Traffic by adding Section 18-91.50 to prohibit stopping or parking of vehicles in certain places: providing a savings clause; providing for a penalty not to exceed $500 for violations of this ordinance: and providing for an effective date. The Traffic Safety Commission recommends approval (5-0).
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BACKGROUND
At the September joint Traffic Safety Commission (TSC) and Mobility Committee meeting, staff recommended a minor change to the City Code intended to enhance traffic safety in the community by improving line of sight at intersections. Commissioners and Council Members were briefed on the concern with sight distance or line of sight issues often related to vehicles parked too close to the intersection or a driveway. Residents in neighborhoods adjacent to the University of North Texas (UNT) and TSC Commissioners have registered concerns with staff and submitted requests to improve line of sight at intersections in these areas in an effort to enhance safety of motorist, cyclist and pedestrians. The staff presentation at the September meeting included photo documentation of on-street parking encroachment at various intersections.
At the September meeting, staff stated that under the current City of Denton Municipal Code, parking restrictions can be enforced along a public street under certain conditions. The section from the code is attached as Exhibit 3 (Sec. 18-91.50). Per current City Code, parking of vehicles is restricted in front of driveways or within five (5) feet of a driveway. Additionally, at intersections parking is restricted within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection. It should be noted that the crosswalk is not defined and can be a 'marked' or 'unmarked' crosswalk. Per Texas Tr...
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