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(a) It shall be unlawful to disobey any traffic-control device, sign, signal, marking or insignia erected, installed or placed by authority of the Director of Transportation and Public Works of the city. This shall apply, when applicable, to both vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Insofar as possible, all such devices, signs, signals, markings or insignia shall conform to the manual and specifications adopted by the Texas Transportation Commission, as set forth in Chapter 544 of the Texas Transportation Code.
(b) Except for speed limit signs, all traffic-control devices, signs, signals, markings and insignia as presently located, erected or installed on the premises of the airport are hereby adopted, affirmed and ratified. Hereafter, to effect any change the Director of Transportation and Public Works or his or her designated representative shall conduct studies and investigations relating to all such traffic-control devices, signs, signals, markings and insignia, and in accordance with such studies and determinations shall make such changes as are deemed necessary in the interest of traffic safety. Records of such changes, when effected, shall be maintained in the director's office; provided, however, the delegation of authority granted in this section shall not extend to establishing or changing speed limits, whether maximum or minimum, but same shall be established by the city council according to the requirements of state law as delegated to cities by legislative enactment.
(c) The speed limits upon airport roadways are set at 20 mph. Vehicular speeds on aircraft ramps are set at ten mph, which limits, when appropriate signs giving notice thereof are erected, shall be effective at any such intersection or other place or part of the airport roadway system at all times during hours of daylight or darkness, or at such other times as may be determined.
(Ord. 22838-08-2017, § 2, passed 8-15-2017)
(a) It shall be unlawful for a vehicle to park or remain standing upon aircraft apron areas in such a manner that impedes aircraft access into and out of hangars and taxilanes.
(b) Any vehicle which is disabled or which is parked in violation of this section or which represents an operational hazard at the airport may be removed or towed and impounded, all at the operator's or owner's expense and without liability for any damage to the vehicle which may ensue from such removal or towing. Such expense shall be a lien against the vehicle and payment in full therefor shall be a prerequisite to the reclaiming of the vehicle by the operator or owner.
(c) The method of disposition of abandoned or junked motor vehicles or other vehicles shall be as set forth in Chapter 683 of the Texas Transportation Code (Abandoned Motor Vehicles) and §§ 22-301 et seq.
(d) Unless prior arrangements have been made with the Airport Manager, motor vehicles properly parked but which remain at the airports in excess of 30 days may be removed and disposed of by the Airport Manager as provided in Chapter 683 of the Texas Transportation Code and §§ 22-301 et seq. There shall be installed at each entrance to public parking lots on the airports a suitable permanent and legible sign discernible from a distance of 40 feet, which shall read substantially as follows:
"NOTICE: IF VEHICLE IS TO BE PARKED
IN EXCESS OF THIRTY (30) DAYS,
CALL 817-392-5400"
(e) For vehicles rendered inoperable due to collision or other causes:
(1) The owner or person in charge thereof shall have an opportunity to contact a wrecker or tow service and have the vehicle removed from the airport;
(2) If a motor vehicle rendered inoperable is not removed by the owner or person in charge within 48 hours, it shall be impounded and disposed of at the direction of the Airport Manager and in accordance with Chapter 683 of the Texas Transportation Code and §§ 22-301 et seq; and
(3) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent the immediate removal of a damaged or inoperable motor vehicle from a traveled road or right-of-way onto a shoulder or other safe place in order to maintain traffic flow and safety.
(f) For motor vehicles without an operator due to arrest or detention of the owner or person in charge thereof:
(1) Where a motor vehicle is without an operator due to the arrest or detention of the owner or person in charge thereof, the vehicle shall be taken to a city vehicle impoundment area;
(2) If the arrested or detained person is confined but makes provision for another person to remove the vehicle within 24 hours, no charges or fees shall accrue against the vehicle unless it has been towed to a city vehicle impoundment area, in which case it shall be subject to the prevailing customary charges for towing, impoundment and storage;
(3) The procedures relating to notification and auction set forth in Chapter 683 of the Texas Transportation Code and §§ 22-301 et seq shall apply; and
(4) Nothing in this section shall authorize the release of a motor vehicle which itself is to be used as evidence in a criminal proceeding or prosecution, which contains or contained any item of evidence to be introduced in a criminal proceeding or prosecution, or which is subject to forfeiture by federal, state or local law enforcement officials.
(Ord. 22838-08-2017, § 2, passed 8-15-2017)
No person shall park, stop or stand a vehicle in any airport roadway, driveway, ramp, taxiway, gate, parking area, passenger loading zone, loading zone or in front or near any entrance or exit to any building at the airport so as to block, obstruct or impede the free passage of any vehicles, pedestrians or aircraft.
(Ord. 22838-08-2017, § 2, passed 8-15-2017)
(a) Taxiing aircraft shall have the right-of-way in preference over pedestrians and all other motor vehicles at all airports.
(b) At any airport with a control tower in operation, it shall be unlawful for any person to walk or drive a vehicle on or across any portion of a movement area unless:
(1) That person has received proper authorization from the control tower to walk or drive on or across any portion of the movement area and is in and maintains constant radio contact with the control tower while walking or driving on or across any portion of the movement area; or
(2) For an operator of an aircraft or other motor vehicle, that person has received a light signal or similar clear permission from the control tower prior to operating such aircraft or other motor vehicle on any portion of the movement area.
(c) At any airport that does not have a control tower in operation, it shall be unlawful for any person to walk or drive a vehicle on or across any portion of the movement area unless that person has received proper authorization from the director or authorized designee to walk or drive on or across any portion of the movement area and:
(1) Is in and maintains constant contact with the authorized UNICOM operator by way of two-way radio; or
(2) Is under escort by an individual who is in and maintains constant contact with the authorized UNICOM operator by way of two-way radio.
(d) A violation of this section shall constitute a misdemeanor criminal offense punishable by a fine not to exceed $500.
(Ord. 23517-12-2018, passed 12-11-2018)
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