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Benbrook council adopts no-parking zone outside Benbrook Middle High School
Summary
The Benbrook City Council unanimously approved an ordinance July 3 establishing a no-parking, standing or stopping zone for about 50 feet along the south side of Overcrest Drive at the middle/high school’s access drive to improve visibility for vehicles exiting the campus.
The Benbrook City Council unanimously adopted an ordinance July 3 designating roughly 50 feet of the south side of Overcrest Drive at the Benbrook Middle High School access drive as a no-parking, standing or stopping zone at any time.
City Public Services Director Bennett Howell told the council the change is intended to improve sight lines at the school entrance and exit. “Vehicles tend to park too close to it, and so cars exiting the school can't see the oncoming traffic, especially the eastbound traffic along, Overcrest,” Howell said. He said the proposal would make the first 50 feet northwest of the middle access driveway a no-parking zone and that the city will install two signs to mark the restriction; enforcement will be handled by the Benbrook Police Department.
Councilmember Tyner moved the ordinance; Councilmember Mackey seconded. After brief questions about enforcement and whether a nearby driveway should also be restricted, the council voted unanimously to adopt the amendment to the Benbrook Municipal Code, Title 10, Chapter 10.40.010(a), adding paragraph 19 to designate the no-parking zone.
The ordinance requires no further action by the council for the restriction to take effect as described in the motion; the transcript did not specify an ordinance number or an effective date beyond the council’s adoption. Council discussion confirmed the school did not request additional restrictions at a second nearby exit and that the city would mark the restriction with signage rather than curb paint.
Earlier in the meeting the council also approved the minutes of its June 19, 2025, regular meeting. Councilmember Dr. Marshall moved approval of the minutes; Councilmember Tyner seconded. That motion carried unanimously.
Councilmember Franklin used the council-member comments portion of the meeting to remind residents that city offices will be closed July 4 and to note the monthly artisan market at Dutch Branch Park on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 7:07 p.m., followed by a public work session on the fiscal year 2025–26 budget.
