Motor vehicles when parked upon the public square (that is, the curb in front of the business houses facing the courthouse and the parking spaces in the center of the street between the courthouse curb and the curb in front of the business houses) shall be parked at an angle within the marked lines. All vehicles shall be parked at an angle within one foot (1') of the curb or street line on the northeast side of East Luhn Street from the intersection of South Bell Street and East Luhn Street and continuing towards South Holland Street to the southwest corner of Lot 6 in Block F, as designated on the map of the city, as recorded in Vol. 157, pages 376A and 376B, of the deed records of the county, to which map and the record thereof reference is here made for all intents, purposes and descriptions.
(1994 Code, sec. 10.107(a))
On all of the streets not included in the public square, motor vehicles shall be parked parallel with the street so that the right-hand side of the motor vehicle shall be next to the curb and not over twelve inches (12") from the curb. In case there is no curb, and the pavement does not extend to the edge of the street, then no motor vehicle shall be permitted to be parked with the left wheels extending more than two feet (2') on the pavement.
(1994 Code, sec. 10.107(b))
The parking of one motor vehicle behind another in any manner on the public square is prohibited.
(1994 Code, sec. 10.107(c))
No motor vehicle, nor vehicle of any kind, shall be parked within ten feet (10') of a fireplug.
(1994 Code, sec. 10.107(d))
No vehicles shall be parked in any alleyways in the city within Blocks A, B, C, D, E, and F, which blocks are designated on the map of the city as recorded in Vol. 157, pages 376A and 376B, of the deed records of the county, to which map and the record thereof reference is here made for all intents, purposes and descriptions.
(1994 Code, sec. 10.107(e))
(a) 
No person shall park any vehicle of any kind on the following streets in the following designated zones:
(1) 
Either side of State Highway 159 from westernmost boundary of the Santa Fe right-of-way to the intersection of State Highway 159 and State Highway 36.
(2) 
The south boundary of Highway 36/Highway 159 from the intersection of side [such] highways to the east boundary of Miller Street.
(3) 
The west boundary of State Highway 36 from the intersection of State Highway 36 and State Highway 159 in a southerly direction for a distance of 150 feet.
(4) 
The east boundary of State Highway 36 from the intersection of State Highway 36 and State Highway 159 in a southerly direction for a distance of 300 feet.
(5) 
South Mechanic Street from the intersection of State Highway 159 south to the city limits.
(b) 
No vehicle shall be parked along the east side of South Holland Street along Lots 1 and 2, in Block F, as designated on the map of the city as recorded in Vol. 157, pages 376A and 376B, of the deed records of the county, to which map and the record thereof reference is here made for all intents, purposes and descriptions.
(c) 
No vehicle shall be parked on South Holland Street, south of East Main, on the west side of the roadway, within twenty feet from the intersection.
(d) 
No vehicle shall be parked on South Bell Street, south of East Main, on the east side of the roadway, within twenty feet of the intersection.
(e) 
No vehicle shall be parked on East Main Street, east of South Bell, on the south side of the roadway, within twenty feet from the intersection.
(f) 
No vehicle shall be parked on the north side of West Main from the intersection of North Holland to the intersection of North Masonic Street.
(g) 
No vehicle shall be parked on the north side of East Main Street from the intersection of North Bell to the intersection of the alleyway bordering the commercial establishment known as First National Bank of Bellville.
(1994 Code, sec. 10.107(f), (i))
No person shall park any vehicle in an unsafe manner, including but not limited to parking in a manner so as to impair the vision of any driver of a vehicle approaching an intersection or existing public or private driveway.
(1994 Code, sec. 10.107(g))
(a) 
It shall be unlawful for any person to permanently park or store any trailer, travel trailer, motor home, shipping container, roll-off dumpster, dumpster, or any similar storage device on city streets. “Permanently parked” is defined as located in the general area of a specific parcel of real property for more than seven (7) continuous days, or any part thereof, or fourteen (14) days, or any parts thereof, out of any consecutive thirty (30) day period. Each day or part thereof shall be considered a separate violation.
(b) 
Notwithstanding the above, it shall not be unlawful to place a trailer or container that is being used in connection with a construction project or a dumpster that is used to dispose of debris or waste material generated as part of a construction or remodeling project provided the trailer, container, or dumpster is placed in a manner that it does not unreasonably obstruct the view of motorists or create a safety hazard. A trailer, container, or dumpster placed on the street under this exception must be removed as soon as practical and not later than seven (7) days of completion of the project.
(Ordinance 1519 adopted 6/21/16)
No vehicle may be parked long-term on the public square as that term is defined in section 12.03.001. “Long-term” shall be defined as overnight for three consecutive nights or ten nights within any calendar month. It shall be presumed that a vehicle is parked overnight if the vehicle is parked on the square between the hours of midnight and 1:00 a.m. “Parked” as used in this section shall mean a vehicles [vehicle is] stationary and unattended. It shall not be a defense to this section that the vehicle has been relocated to a different legal parking space on the public square on different days during the period of violation.
(1994 Code, sec. 10.107(j))
In order to insure compliance with the Texas Transportation Code and all other applicable laws, the chief of police shall designate parking spaces as reserved for vehicles transporting persons with disabilities as are appropriate. No parking restriction shall be enforced until clearly marked as required under state law.
(1) 
On South Holland Street, south of East Main on the east side of the roadway (across from 10 South Holland);
(2) 
On North Holland Street, north of East Main on the west side of the roadway (across from 8 North Holland).
(1994 Code, sec. 10.108)
No specific area is designated as a loading zone. No person loading or unloading from a vehicle may unreasonably impact the use of any other property, and in no case shall the period of blocking a road for loading or unloading exceed fifteen (15) minutes.
(1994 Code, sec. 10.110)
(a) 
This section shall control the installation of driveways providing access to public streets for property that is not a part of a plat subdivision.
(b) 
An individual may install a driveway on his private property to provide access onto a public street inside the city with the following conditions:
(1) 
General conditions.
The property owner installing the driveway is responsible for design and installation to insure that location of the driveway does not cause a safety hazard for vehicle traveling on the public street and that the installation of the driveway does not cause a change in drainage patterns that would damage any adjoining or downstream property.
(2) 
For a single-family residence.
(A) 
Not more than one driveway is permitted per 100 feet of street frontage.
(B) 
For lots with over 100 feet of street frontage, two driveways may be installed that are more than 50' apart. A circular driveway is considered two driveways.
(C) 
Driveway entrances must be a minimum of 10' wide and a maximum of 30' wide.
(D) 
A concrete driveway must obtain a permit before installation.
(3) 
For multifamily units.
(A) 
A plan or drawing of construction addressing potential traffic hazards and changes to drainage patterns shall be submitted to the city administrator prior to installation of the driveway for approval.
(B) 
The city administrator may require a traffic study prior to approval. Approval by the city administrator does not shift liability for design and drainage to the city. Responsibility for safety and damage caused by the installation of the driveway remains solely on the property owner.
(Ordinance 1638 adopted 2/23/21)
(a) 
No person shall park a commercial vehicle on any street within the city without first acquiring a commercial vehicle parking permit. "Commercial vehicle" shall have the same meaning as the definition of "commercial motor vehicle" contained in Texas Transportation Code, section 548.001(1), as it exists or may be amended.
(b) 
Commercial vehicle parking permits are available at city hall.
(c) 
A person seeking a commercial vehicle parking permit shall file an application with the city on forms provided by the city, which shall be accompanied with the applicable fees found in section A1.006.
(d) 
The chief of police, or the chief's designee, shall review each application and determine whether to approve the application and issue a commercial vehicle parking permit. When determining whether to approve the application and issue a commercial vehicle parking permit the chief shall consider the street on which the applicant intends to park the commercial vehicle and whether a commercial vehicle parked on said street would constitute a potential safety hazard.
(e) 
A commercial vehicle parking permit must be displayed in a window of the commercial vehicle or in another place easily viewable from the street at all times when the commercial vehicle is parked on a street within the city.
(f) 
Any person, firm, corporation or entity who parks a commercial vehicle on a street within the city without a commercial vehicle parking permit shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be fined a sum not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00).
(Ordinance 1690 adopted 5/16/2023)