Item 6B - MemoCITY OF
SOUTHLAKE
MEMORANDUM
January 20, 2026
To: Alison Ortowski, City Manager
From: Lauren LaNeave, Interim Director of Public Works
Item 6B
Subject: Approve Ordinance No. 1298, 2nd Reading, adopting an
ordinance to establish parking restrictions on Bordeaux Drive
between South Carroll Avenue and Lorraine Drive and on
Ascot Drive between North White Chapel Drive and Saratoga
Drive.
Actions
Requested: Approve Ordinance No. 1298 amending Chapter 18, Traffic and
Vehicles, Section 18-184, "Parking Restrictions on Certain Streets,"
of the Southlake Code of Ordinances to establish no -parking zones
along designated portions of Ascot Drive and Bordeaux Drive.
Background
Information: City staff have received multiple resident concerns regarding
school -related parking congestion along Ascot Drive and Bordeaux
Drive. These concerns primarily relate to traffic circulation, visibility,
and access challenges during peak school pick-up periods. In
response, the Public Works and Police Departments conducted on -
site observations to evaluate existing conditions and operational
impacts. These observations confirmed ingress and egress
constraints during school dismissal times, particularly with regard to
traffic flow, emergency access, and fire apparatus clearance.
The proposed ordinance would establish limited parking restrictions
on Ascot Drive between North White Chapel Drive and Saratoga
Drive, and on Bordeaux Drive between South Carroll Avenue and
Lorraine Drive. The intent of these restrictions is to improve traffic
safety and flow, maintain adequate roadway clearance, and ensure
reliable access for emergency vehicles during critical periods. The
proposed restrictions would apply only during school days from
2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., allowing flexibility for residents outside of
peak congestion times.
The City of Southlake has previously adopted ordinances, codified
in Section 18-184 of the Code of Ordinances, to prohibit parking on
specific streets where roadway width, traffic operations, or public
safety considerations warrant parking restrictions. The proposed
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ordinance is consistent with prior City Council actions addressing
similar safety and operational concerns in residential
neighborhoods near schools. Approval of Ordinance No. 1298
would formalize these targeted parking restrictions to address
documented congestion and safety issues while balancing
neighborhood access needs.
If approved on second reading, staff will begin coordinating with
property owners on sign placement and installation of the signs.
Staff will also begin communications through the City's social media
channels and with Carroll ISD to help educate drivers about the
restrictions.
Financial
Considerations: The estimated cost for labor and materials is approximately $3,400.
Costs related to signage installation will be handled within existing
departmental resources in the General Fund.
Strategic Link: F2: Investing to provide & maintain high quality public assets.
B3: Maintaining an environment of future readiness by
understanding and acting upon the forces, trends, and coming
challenges affecting services.
Citizen Input/
Board Review: Community engagement on this item formally began on October
30, when City staff mailed notification letters to sixteen affected
property owners, including all Ascot Drive residents, describing the
raised concerns, presenting potential options, and requesting input
prior to moving forward. After residents raised questions regarding
timing, sign placement, and map clarity, staff issued a follow-up
letter on November 6 to clarify the options and address the
feedback received.
Of the fourteen residents on Ascot Drive, approximately 57%
expressed support for some form of parking restriction, 21 %
opposed the proposal, and 21 % did not respond. Two residents on
Bordeaux Drive were impacted by the proposed changes; one
response in favor was received, and one resident did not respond.
On November 25, staff shared survey results and next steps toward
City Council consideration, including anticipated meeting dates.
Throughout the October —November outreach period, staff also
responded to phone calls and emails from residents to answer
questions, review maps, and gather additional input, which
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informed the refinements reflected in the proposal presented for
Council consideration. Since the November 25, 2025, letter staff
has not received additional questions or feedback from residents.
The first reading of this ordinance was approved on consent at the
January 6, 2026, City Council meeting.
Legal
Review: The proposed ordinance has been reviewed and approved by the
City Attorney. Since first reading, the ordinance has been revised
for clarification and consistency with the City's codification
standards. Updates include technical edits to align references to
the City Code/Code of Ordinances, minor formatting and
grammatical corrections, and refinement of the section language
adding the parking restrictions on Ascot Drive and Bordeaux Drive.
No substantive changes were made to the location, limits, or hours
of the proposed no -parking zones.
Alternatives: The City Council may approve or deny Ordinance No. 1298.
Supporting
Documents:
• Attachment A: Ordinance No. 1298
• Attachment B: Letters sent to Ascot residents
• Attachment C: Letters sent to Bourdeaux residents
• Attachment D: Location maps
Staff
Recommendation: Approve Ordinance No. 1298 amending Chapter 18, Traffic and
Vehicles, Section 18-184, "Parking Restrictions on Certain Streets,"
of the Southlake Code of Ordinances to establish no -parking zones
along designated portions of Ascot Drive and Bordeaux Drive.
Staff
Contact: Lauren LaNeave, Interim Director of Public Works
Miguel Palos, Traffic Supervisor
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ATTACHMENT A
ORDINANCE NO. 1298
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 18-184 "PARKING
RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN STREETS" OF THE SOUTHLAKE CITY
CODE; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE
OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS HEREOF; PROVIDING
A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN THE
OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Southlake is a home rule city acting under its charter
adopted by the electorate pursuant to Article XI, Section 5, of the Texas Constitution and
Chapter 9 of the Local Government Code; and
WHEREAS, the City has previously enacted ordinances, now codified in Section
18-184 of the Southlake City Code, prohibiting parking on certain streets in the City; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works deems it advisable to establish a no
parking zone effective from 2:30 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. on days on which school is in session
along:
1. Both sides of Ascot Drive from N. White Chapel Drive to Saratoga Drive;
and
2. Both sides of Bordeaux Drive from S. Carroll Avenue to Lorraine Drive; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interest of the
public health, safety and welfare to enact this ordinance to prohibit parking on these
portions of roadways.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
That Chapter 18, "Traffic and Vehicles", Section 18-184, "Parking Restrictions on
certain streets" of the Southlake City Code is hereby amended to add new subsections
(i) "Ascot Drive" and 0) "Bordeaux Drive" to read as follows:
Sec. 18-184 Parking Restrictions on certain streets.
(i) Ascot Drive. It shall be unlawful to park, stand or stop any vehicle along both
sides Ascot Drive between N. White Chapel Drive and Saratoga Drive from 2:30 p.m. to
4:00 p.m. on days on which school is in session. The Public Works department of the city
is hereby directed to place signs prohibiting the stopping, standing or parking of vehicles
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along Ascot Drive between N. White Chapel Drive and Saratoga Drive. Such signs shall
be official signs, and no person shall stop, stand or park any vehicle in violation of the
restrictions stated on such signs. The prohibition against parking in such area shall not
be effective until the signs are in place.
(f) Bordeaux Drive. It shall be unlawful to park, stand or stop any vehicle along
both sides of Bordeaux Drive from S. Carroll Avenue to Lorraine Drive from 2:30 p.m. to
4:00 p.m. on days on which school is in session. The Public Works department of the city
is hereby directed to place signs prohibiting the stopping, standing or parking of vehicles
along Bordeaux Drive from S. Carroll Avenue to Lorraine Drive. Such signs shall be
official signs, and no person shall stop, stand or park any vehicle in violation of the
restrictions stated on such signs. The prohibition against parking in such area shall not
be effective until the signs are in place.
SECTION 2.
The Director of Public Works, or her designee, shall post and install appropriate
no parking signage along the designated portion of roadway.
SECTION 3.
This ordinance shall be cumulative of all provisions of ordinances and of the Code
of Ordinances of the City of Southlake, Texas, as amended, except where the provisions
of this ordinance are in direct conflict with the provisions of such ordinances and such
Code, in which event the conflicting provisions of such ordinances and such Code are
hereby repealed.
SECTION 4.
It is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council that the phrases,
clauses, sentences, paragraphs and sections of this Ordinance are severable, and if any
phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section of this Ordinance shall be declared
unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction,
such unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the remaining, phrase, clauses, sentences,
paragraphs or sections of this Ordinance since the same would have been enacted by
the City Council without incorporation in this Ordinance of any such unconstitutional
phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section.
SECTION 5.
Any person, firm or corporation who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects or refuses
to comply with or who resists the enforcement of any of the provisions of this Ordinance
shall be fined not more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) for each offense. Each day
that a violation is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense.
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SECTION 6.
All rights and remedies of the City of Southlake, Texas, are expressly saved as to
any and all violations involving parking regulations which have accrued at the time of the
effective date of this Ordinance; and, as to such accrued violations and all pending
litigation, both civil and criminal, whether pending in court or not, under such ordinances
same shall not be affected by this Ordinance but may be prosecuted until final disposition
by the courts.
SECTION 7.
The City Secretary of the City of Southlake is hereby directed to publish in the
official newspaper of the City of Southlake, the caption, penalty clause, and effective date
clause of this ordinance as authorized by the City Charter and Section 52.013 of the Local
Government Code.
SECTION 8.
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and
publication as required by law, and it is so ordained.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON FIRST READING ON THIS DAY OF
, 2025.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY SECRETARY
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PASSED AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING ON THIS DAY OF
, 2025.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY SECRETARY
EFFECTIVE:
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
City Attorney
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ATTACHMENT B CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE
9
Public Works
1950 E. Continental Blvd I Southlake, Texas 76092 1 (p) 817-748-8082
October 30, 2025
Dear Resident:
You are receiving this letter because you live on Ascot Drive, where the City of Southlake
has received requests from several residents regarding parking concerns related to school
drop-off and pick-up activity.
Specifically, we have been asked to consider installing "No Parking or Standing" signs
along both sides of Ascot Drive. Residents have expressed concern that school -related
parking is causing congestion and making it difficult to safely and easily travel through the
street.
While no emergency access issues have been reported, City staff has observed traffic
congestion during school hours that affects the overall flow of vehicles.
To make these restrictions enforceable, the City Council must adopt an ordinance.
Consideration of this ordinance is tentatively planned for November or December. Before
moving forward, the City would like to hear from all affected residents. This letter serves as
the first step in that process.
Please review the attached maps showing the proposed sign locations and let us know
whether you support or do not support the installation of these no parking signs. Please
note in the comments which option you support, if any. Your feedback will help determine
whether this is a viable and appropriate solution for the neighborhood.
To share your input, you may email, fill out our online form, hand -deliver, or mail your
response using the contact information below. The deadline for this request is November
14�". If you have questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please don't hesitate
to reach out.
Sincerely,
Miguel Palos
Traffic Division Supervisor
Phone: (817) 748-8370
Email: MPalos(@ci.southlake.tx.us
ATTACHMENT C
October 30, 2025
Dear Resident:
CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE
9
Public Works
1950 E. Continental Blvd I Southlake, Texas 76092 1 (p) 817-748-8082
You are receiving this letter because you live on Bordeaux Drive, where the City of
Southlake has received requests from several residents regarding parking concerns
related to school drop-off and pick-up activity.
Specifically, we have been asked to consider installing "No Parking or Standing" signs
along both sides of Bordeaux Drive. Residents have expressed concern that school -
related parking is causing congestion and making it difficult to safely and easily travel
through the street.
While no emergency access issues have been reported, City staff has observed traffic
congestion during school hours that affects the overall flow of vehicles.
To make these restrictions enforceable, the City Council must adopt an ordinance.
Consideration of this ordinance is tentatively planned for November or December. Before
moving forward, the City would like to hear from all affected residents. This letter serves as
the first step in that process.
Please review the attached map showing the proposed sign locations and let us know
whether you support or do not support the installation of these no parking signs. Your
feedback will help determine whether this is a viable and appropriate solution for the
neighborhood.
To share your input, you may email, fill out our online form, hand -deliver, or mail your
response using the contact information below. The deadline for this request is November
14�". If you have questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please don't hesitate
to reach out.
Sincerely,
Miguel Palos
Traffic Division Supervisor
Phone: (817) 748-8370
Email: MPalos d.southlake.tx.us
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