Ord. 2026-3City of Waco (McLennan County)

[2026-654] Consider an ordinance amending Article I "In General" of Chapter 22 "Streets, Sidewalks and Certain Other Public Places" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Waco, Texas, to add Sections 22-12 and 22-13, prohibiting private encroachment on public property without a license agreement with the City and establishing a process to obtain said agreement, including an annual fee, and providing for penalties. SECOND READING (Citywide)

Bastiat Overreach Score: 52/100

Passed: 2026-09-15 • Effective: 2026-09-15

Executive Summary & Impact

Waco City Council Item 3: Consider an ordinance amending Article I "In General" of Chapter 22 "Streets, Sidewalks and Certain Other Public Places" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Waco, Texas, to add Sections 22-12 and

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Legislative Enactment & Roll-Call History

3 • City of Waco: 9/15 Regular City Council Meeting2026-09-15

[2026-654] Consider an ordinance amending Article I "In General" of Chapter 22 "Streets, Sidewalks and Certain Other Public Places" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Waco, Texas, to add Sections 22-12 and 22-13, prohibiting private encroachment on public property without a license agreement with the City and establishing a process to obtain said agreement, including an annual fee, and providing for penalties. SECOND READING (Citywide)

Outcome: PASSED (6-0) • [2026-654] Consider an ordinance amending Article I "In General" of Chapter 22 "Streets, Sidewalks and Certain Other Public Places" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Waco, Texas, to add Sections 22-12 and 22-13, prohibiting private encroachment on public property without a license agreement with the City and establishing a process to obtain said agreement, including an annual fee, and providing for penalties. SECOND READING (Citywide)

Official Legal Text & Codified Sections

OFFICIAL LEGISLATIVE RECORD — CITY OF WACO
Instrument / Docket Number: Ord. 2026-3 (Agenda Item 3)
Meeting: City of Waco: 9/15 Regular City Council Meeting
Date Enacted: 2026-09-15
Roll-Call Outcome: PASSED (6 YES - 0 NO)
Category: Taxes & Fees

VERBATIM DOCKET TEXT & SUMMARY:
Waco City Council Item 3: Consider an ordinance amending Article I "In General" of Chapter 22 "Streets, Sidewalks and Certain Other Public Places" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Waco, Texas, to add Sections 22-12 and