HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 2013-2013
CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS
ORDINANCE NO. 2013 - 2013
ZONING ORDINANCES - INDOOR GUN RANGES
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE
COLONY, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, BY
AMENDING APPENDIX A, "ZONING," BY ADDING SECTION 10-1380,
ENTITLED "INDOOR GUN RANGES;" BY ADDING TO SECTION 10-
300, ENTITLED "DEFINITIONS" BY ADDING A DEFINITION FOR
"GUN RANGES, INDOOR;" BY ADDING TO SECTION 13-102,
ENTITLED "VEHICLE PARKING REGULATIONS" THE USE "GUN
RANGES, INDOOR;" AND BY ADDING TO SECTION 10-200,
ENTITLED "SCHEDULE OF USES" THE TYPE OF USE "GUN
RANGES, INDOOR;" PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, from time to time a new land use is added to the Schedule of Uses; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas, desires to establish
regulations applicable to Indoor Gun Ranges; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas, has discussed and
considered such revisions and has determined that it is in the best interest of the City to amend
the Code of Ordinances, Appendix A, Zoning concerning the regulation of Indoor Gun Ranges
within the City in accordance with State law.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. The findings set forth above are incorporated into the body of this
Ordinance as if fully set forth herein.
SECTION 2. That the Code of Ordinances, Appendix A, Zoning of the City of The
Colony is amended by revising Section 10-200, entitled, "Schedule of Uses," by adding the land
use ``Gun Ranges, Indoor:-
All
"Type of
Use Residential PD A 01 02 NS SC GR LC HC 1 BP
Districts
Gun
ranges, N * S S S S S S S S
indoor
= allowed in PD, if specifically mentioned in the PD document; S = allowed by
Specific Use Permit; N = Not allowed; blank = allowed by right")
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SECTION 3. That the Code of Ordinances, Appendix A, Zoning of the City of The
Colony is amended by revising Section 10-300, entitled, "Definitions," by adding a definition for
"Gun Range, Indoors" to read as follows:
"Gun Ranges, Indoor. Shall mean any indoor facility where firearms are discharged at
targets and which is designed so that projectiles fired from firearms at targets are
prevented, by means of backstops, berms or other barriers, from penetrating the walls of
the facility."
SECTION 4. That the Code of Ordinances, Appendix A, Zoning of the City of The
Colony is amended by adding a new Section 10-1380, entitled, "Indoor Gun Ranges," and by
adding regulations for "Gun Range, Indoors" to read as follows:
Section 10-1380. Indoor Gun Ranges
(a) Indoor gun ranges shall be constructed and sound-proofed to prohibit any
noise beyond the walls of the building of 75 decibels (dB) or higher.
(b) Construction of indoor gun ranges shall incorporate walls, ceilings, and
partitions capable of containing all projectiles fired within the range by
collecting or redirecting bullets into the backstop.
(c) Construction of indoor gun ranges shall incorporate safety baffles to protect
lighting fixtures, ventilation and heating ducts, wall protrusions and electrical
equipment from stray bullets and to prevent escape of projectiles through the
roof of the building.
(d) Construction of indoor gun ranges shall incorporate ventilation systems
designed to provide an internal atmosphere adequate to protect the health of
workers from prolonged exposure to airborne lead particulates.
(e) Indoor gun ranges shall have a "GLUT Safety Plan" on file on the premises at
all times.
(f) Customer activity in the gun range shall be monitored by range safety officers
to ensure the proper handling of firearms and ammunition.
(g) Indoor gun range operators shall consult the National Rifle Association's
Range Source Book, as amended, for guidelines on the safe design,
construction and operation of indoor gun ranges.
SECTION 5. That the Code of Ordinances, Appendix A, Zoning of the City of The
Colony is amended by revising Section 13-102, entitled, "Vehicle Parking Regulations," by
adding regulations for "Gun Range, Indoors" to read as follows:
"Gun Ranges, Indoor - One and one-half (1'/2) parking spaces for each firing lane and ten
(10) parking spaces for each instructional classroom, if provided."
SECTION 6. If any section, article paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase or word in this
Ordinance, or application thereto any persons or circumstances is held invalid or unconstitutional by
a Court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions
of this Ordinance; and the City Council hereby declares it would have passed such remaining
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portions of this Ordinance despite such invalidity, which remaining portions shall remain in full
force and effect.
SECTION 7. That all provisions of the Ordinances of the City of The Colony, Texas, in
conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance be, and the same are hereby amended, repealed, and
all other provisions of the Ordinances of the City not in conflict with the provisions of this
Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 8. Any person, firm, or corporation knowingly violating any of the provisions
of this Ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction in the
municipal court of the City of The Colony, Texas, shall be punished by a fine not to exceed the
sum of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) for each offense. Every day a violation occurs shall
constitute a separate offense.
SECTION 9. This Ordinance shall become effective from and after its date of passage in
accordance with law.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE
COLONY, TEXAS, THIS 16th DAY of July, 2013.
iloe McCourry, Mayor
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Christie Wilson, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:''
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~ 6ff Moore, ty Attorney
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