Ord. 0138 1967-09-28ORDINANCE NO. 138
AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE CONSTRUCTION, LAYING,
BUILDING OR REPLACING ANY PIPELINE WITHIN THE CITY
LIMITS OF PEARLAND, BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS, AND
WITHIN THE DISTANCE OF 250 FEET OF ANY RESIDENCE,
BUSINESS SITE OR BUILDING WHERE PERSONS MAY CONGRE-
GATE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF TRANSPORTING OR CARRYING
ANY PRODUCT OR MATERIAL HEAVIER THAN AIR; AND DE-
CLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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WHEREAS, it has become apparent that there
is a possibility that the general welfare, health and i
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life of person in the City of Pearland, Brazoria County,
Texas, may be in peril,and,
WHEREAS, the citizens of the City of Pearland
should be protected;
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PEARLAND, TEXAS:
That this Ordinance is therefore enacted and
it shall be prohibited that any person, company prcorpora-
tion shall not construct, lay, build, replace any pipe-
lines or cause to be done, any pipelines to carry or trans-
portany products or materials "heavier than air" with
reed vapor pressure greater than 15 PSIG(pounds per square
inch gauge)within a distance closer than 250 feet of any
building, residence, home -site, or any building where
people may gather for assembly, such as club rooms, churches,
schools, etc.
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It specifically does not prohibit the construc-
tion of aforesaid pipelines described for the transport-
ing of any product that is "lighter than air".
PARSED AND APPROVED this the 2 day of
A.D. 1967.
CITY 'OF PEARLAND, TEXAS
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Lloy _ C. Hawkins,. Mayor
ATTEST:
W. A. McClellan,
City Secretary
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A discussion was held regarding pipelines and Ordinance No. 138, and bawd
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on the recommendations of Ci4Attorney Galli, a motion was made by
Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Ellis that Ordinance No„ 13, .
be repe ed in its entiretj A qualification to this repeal as requested
by the Humble Pipeline is that the line in question at this time be.
constructed throughout the city limits of Pearland in conjunction with
the direction ofthe City Engineer as to phjsical characteristics as to
road crossings and public utilities WHEREUPON, the question was
asked and the motion carried, all Councilmen present -voted "aye" with'
o "noes."