Approval of an ordinance amending Chapter 94 (Traffic and Vehicles) of the City of Colleyville Code of Ordinances by adding Article IV entitled Parking at Public Facilities; prohibiting overnight parking at public facilities and public parks

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

<strong><em>First Reading and Public Hearing</em></strong><br><br>At the July 7, 2026, City Council Worksession, staff and City Council discussed the occasional challenges presented when there are vehicles parked overnight at City facilities. In addition to safety concerns, parked vehicles can sometimes interfere with City setup for City events. There is no current regulation prohibiting overnight parking, and it can be challenging to require vehicles to move prior to an event or when safety concerns arise.<br><br>City Council directed staff to move forward with an ordinance to address parking. If approved, the attached ordinance will prohibit overnight parking at specifically located facilities, details exclusions, and establishes a penalty for violation of the ordinance.

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 6.8/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.