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ORDINANCE NO. 925
RESTRICTIONS ON PORTABLE VEHICLES OR STRUCTURES
FROM WHICH MERCHANDISE OTHER THAN PRODUCE IS
SOLD IN ZONES B-1 AND B-2 IN THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS,
ARKANSAS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, The practice of selling merchandise other than
produce in zones B-1 and B-2 in the City of West Memphis, Arkansas,
by any person, firm, corporation or partnership from portable vehicles
or structures where adequate water, lighting, and sewers are not
provided, is considered detrimental to the health of the citizens of
West Memphis, Arkansas, and
WHEREAS, It is considered advisable to make some restrictions
on portable vehicles or structures from which merchandise other than
produce is sold, in zones B-1 and B-2;
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS, THAT:
Section 1. Any person, firm, corporation or partnership selling
merchandise other than produce from a portable vehicle or structure
in the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, in Zones B-1 and B-2 must be
connected with City of West Memphis water, lighting, and sewer
facilities.
Section 2. Any person, firm, corporation or partnership violating
the provisions of this Ordinance shall be punished by a fine not to exceed
One Hundred Dollars ($100. 00) for each offense, and each day that a violation
occurs, shall be a separate offense.
Section 3. Emergency Clause - It having been found and determined
by the City Council of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, that there is
a need to regulate the use of portable structures and vehicles in B-1 and
B-2 zones in the City of West Memphis, an emergency is hereby declared
to exist, and this ordinance being necessary for the preservation of the
public peace, health, safety and welfare of the citizens of West Memphis,
Arkansas, it shall be in full force and effect from and after the date of
passage and approval
PASSED and APPROVED this 5th
1978.
DAY of January ,
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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