OR 2008-1199 Permit requirement for horse drawn carriages
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS
ORDINANCE NO. 2008-1199
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS, AMENDING
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO ADD ARTICLE 6-17 HORSE-
DRAWN CARRIAGES; ESTABLISHING A PERMIT REQUIREMENT
AND REGULATIONS FOR HORSE-DRAWN CARRIAGES;
PROVIDING FOR AN APPLICATION FOR PERMIT; PROVIDING
FOR OFFENSES; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE
PERMIT; PROVIDING INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING
FOR REVOCATION OF OPERATING AUTHORITY; PROVIDING
FOR NON-TRANSFERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF FEES BY RESOLUTION; PROVIDING A
SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN.
WHEREAS,
The City of Coppell wishes to provide the opportunity for people to take
horse-drawn carriage rides during holiday times; and
WHEREAS,
the City of Coppell has an interest in protecting the health and safety of all
residents including those taking horse-drawn carriage rides and those using the roads in other
manners;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF COPPELL, TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
That Chapter 6, Business Regulations, of the Code of Ordinances be, and
“Article 6-17, Horse-Drawn Carriages”
the same is, hereby amended by adding , which shall
read as follows:
“ARTICLE 6-17. HORSE-DRAWN CARRIAGES
Sec. 6-17-1.Permit Requirement and Regulations.
A. No person may operate a horse-drawn carriage or vehicle for hire on a
public street within the City without first obtaining a valid operating permit issued
by the City.
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B. The permit shall be issued for each such carriage or vehicle by the City
Manager or his designee upon approval of the application which is provided in
Sec. 6-17-2 below.
Sec. 6-17-2. Application.
A. A person must submit an application and provide, on a form for that
purpose, for the safe operation of a horse-drawn carriage or vehicle. The
applicant shall be a person or legal entity that owns, controls, or operates such
vehicle. An application shall contain the applicant name, business type, number
of horses to be used, number of carriages, proof of liability insurance, safety
lighting, proposed sanitary plans, proposed route and map thereof, identify
staging area, the hours and times of proposed operation.
B. The City shall issue a permit for use of a horse-drawn carriage upon
satisfactory proof that the use and route does not pose a public safety hazard and
to ensure the health, safety and welfare.
Sec. 6-17-3. Amendments to Permit.
A. All amendments to the permit may be approved by the City Manager or
his designee upon written request by holder.
B. Amendments that change the route or the number of carriages used must
be applied for in the same manner as the original permit.
Sec. 6-17-4. Offenses.
A person commits an offense if he fails to comply with any provision of this
Article.
Sec. 6-17-5. Insurance.
Each person or business entity shall provide and maintain liability insurance
in the minimal amount of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,00) for each such
carriage or vehicle permitted.
Sec. 6-17-6. Revocation of Operating Authority.
The City Manager or his designee may revoke a permit if such person
determines that a permit holder has:
(i) made false statement as to a material matter in the application
concerning the permit;
(ii) failed to comply with applicable provisions of this Chapter;
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(iii) operated a service without a permit;
(iv) failed to comply with the conditions and limitations of the permit;
(v) been convicted for violation of another city, state or federal law that
indicates a lack of fitness for the permitee to perform the horse-drawn
carriage service;
(vi) failed to satisfy any requirements of this ordinance or other code or
permits.
Sec. 6-17-7. Non-transferability.
The permit to operate a horse-drawn carriage service for the City of Coppell is
not transferable to another person or entity.
Sec. 6-17-8. Fees.
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A permit fee shall be established by resolution of the city council.
SECTION 2
. An offense committed before the effective date of this ordinance is governed
by prior law and the provisions of the Ordinance, as amended, in effect when the offense was
committed and the former law is continued in effect for this purpose.
SECTION 3
. That all provisions of the Ordinances of the City of Coppell, Texas, in
conflict with the provisions of this ordinance be, and the same are hereby, repealed, and all other
provisions not in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 4.
That this ordinance shall take effect immediately from and after its passage
and the publication of its caption, as the law and charter in such cases provide.
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DULY PASSED by the City Council of the City of Coppell, Texas, this the ~day of
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PERMIT FOR HORSE-DRAWN CARRIAGE SERVICE
Name
, (Applicant)
Date
Business Type
, (Corporation, Sole Proprietor, etc)
Number of Horses to be Used
Number of Carriages to be Used
Amount of Insurance
Company
Insurance Certificate No. (Copy of certificate should be attached to application as well)
Describe the route to be traveled and attach a map which shows the route.
Will the horses be stabled in the City of Coppell or in another City?
If in the City of Coppell, state where and how.
Identify the staging area and beginning place for your services.
Hours of Operation:
Activity to be conducted from
Restrictions:
ending
Applicant's Signature
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Reviewed by:
Reviewed by:
Reviewed by:
Reviewed by:
FEE PAID
Gary Sieb, Planning Director
Ken Griffin, Director of Engineering
& Public Works
Roy Osborn, Police Chief
Kevin Richardson, Fire Chief
DATE
AMOUNT
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ACORD CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE I DATE (MMlDDIYY)
1M 04/21/2008
PRODUCER THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION
HARRINGTON INS. AGENCY, INC ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE
HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AMEND, EXTEND OR
612 N. STORY RD. #108 ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW.
IRVING, TX. 75061 INSURERS AFFORDING COVERAGE
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INSURED EDDIE RAND ON INSURER A: REPUBLIC VANGUARD INSURANCE
DBA: COPPELL CARRIAGES INSURER B:
448 W. BETHERL ROAD INSURER C:
COPPELL, TX 75019 INSURER D:
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THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING
ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR
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Eddie Rawdon
Coppell Carriages
448 W. Bethal Road
Coppell, TX 75019
January 19,2008
RECEIVED
FEB 2 0 2008
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Residents
Old Coppell Estates
Coppell, TX 75019
Dear Residents of Old Coppell Estates:
We would like to invite you to participate in the Coppell Carriages Holiday Lights Tour.
We are only inviting three neighborhoods. This event runs from the end of November
thru the end of December. Weare awarding prizes for the best decorated neighborhood
and the first, second and third best decorated houses on the tour.
Sincerely,
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President, Coppell Carriages
~Coppell Estates has met and will participate in the Coppell Carriages Holiday Lights
L.::I Tour.
O Old Coppell Estates has met and will not participate in the Coppell Carriages Holiday
Lights Tour.
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Date Approved
Eddie Rawdon
Coppell Carriages
448 W. Bethal Road
Coppell, IX 75019
RECEIVED
MAR 0 4 Z008
January 19,2008
Residents
The Reserves
Coppell, TX 75019
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Dear Residents of The Reserves:
We would like to invite you to participate in the Coppell Carriages Holiday Lights Tour.
We are only inviting three neighborhoods. This event runs from the end of November
thru the end of December. We are awarding prizes for the best decorated neighborhood
and the first, second and third best decorated houses on the tour.
S incerel y,
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Eddie Rawdon
President, Coppell Carriages
~e Reserves has met and will participate in the Coppell Carriages Holiday Lights Tour.
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Eddie Rawdon
Coppell Carriages
448 W. Bethal Road
Coppell, TX 75019
March 8, 2008
Hard Eight Bar-B-Que
Coppell, TX 75019
Dear Hard Eight Bar-B-Que:
We would like to invite you to participate in the Coppell Carriages Holiday Lights Tour.
Coppell Carriages would like to offer ride packages that include dinner at the Hard Eight
Bar-B-Que restaurant. This event runs from the end of November thru the end of
December. Weare awarding prizes for the best decorated neighborhood and the first,
second and third best decorated houses on the tour.
Sincerely,
Eddie Rawdon
President, Coppell Carriages
~ 8 HHQ has met and will participate in the Coppell Carriages Holiday Lights Tour.
o Hard 8 BBQ has met and will not participate in the Coppell Carriages Holiday Lights
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Eddie Rawdon
Coppell Carriages
448 W. Bethal Road
Coppell, TX 75019
March 8, 2008
Residents
The Springs
Coppell, TX 75019
Dear Residents of The Springs:
We would like to invite you to participate in the Coppell Carriages Holiday Lights Tour.
We are only inviting three neighborhoods. This event runs from the end of November
thru the end of December. Weare awarding prizes for the best decorated neighborhood
and the first, second and third best decorated houses on the tour.
Sincerely,
Eddie Rawdon
President, Coppell Carriages
- ~ents of The Springs have met and will participate in the Coppell Carriages Holiday
~2~;~~s Tour,
O Residents of The Springs have met and will not participate in the Coppell Carriages
Holiday Lights Tour.
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