Title:
Consider/Discuss/Act on an Ordinance Amending Article XI, “Junked Vehicles,” of Chapter 62, “Motor Vehicles and Traffic,” by amending Section 62-620, “Definitions,” by amending the definition of “Junked Vehicle” to Reflect the State of Texas’ Change to a Single-Sticker System
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
(5E: Develop sustainable quality of life improvements within the City of McKinney)
MEETING DATE: May 17, 2022
DEPARTMENT: Development Services - Code Services
CONTACT: John Christophe, Code Enforcement Manager
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• Staff recommends approval of the proposed ordinance.
ITEM SUMMARY:
• Section 62-620 of the Code of Ordinances currently defines a vehicle to be a “Junked Vehicle” if it does not have both (i) an unexpired license plate, and (ii) a valid motor vehicle inspection certificate.
• Staff proposes that due to changes in state law, these regulations be modified so that vehicles must only have valid proof of current registration.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• The City’s Junked Vehicle Ordinance was adopted in 1999. At that time, the State of Texas required each vehicle to have a registration decal and an inspection decal displayed on it, both of which decals were required to be renewed on an annual basis.
• In 2013, H.B. 2305 eliminated the requirement to display an inspection sticker, which resulted in a single-sticker system making vehicle registration dependent on obtaining a passing vehicle inspection.
• The proposed amendment will align the City’s definition of a “Junked Vehicle” set out in the “Motor Vehicles and Traffic” Ordinance with those changes.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY: N/A
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: N/A