Trophy Club council approves ordinance banning parking near several school-area crosswalks

The Trophy Club Town Council approved an ordinance on Feb. 9 that prohibits parking within 20 feet of specified crosswalks on Broadway Drive, Morgan Lane, Kensington Lane and Roseville Drive, including the Roseville/Bobcat Boulevard intersection.

Town staff told the council the change responds to resident complaints about parked cars blocking intersections near the high school and a nearby linear trail, creating trouble for motorists and emergency access during peak drop-off and pick-up times. "By adding those intersections to our list of prohibited, you can't park within 20 feet at the crosswalks ... it would create an opportunity for cars to more easily move in that area," said Brandon Wright, a town staff member presenting the item.

The ordinance amends Chapter 12 (Traffic and Vehicles), Article 12.04 (Parking), to add paragraphs prohibiting parking near the listed crosswalks. Staff clarified the language covers marked and unmarked crosswalks and that the change will be implemented with visible curb/paint markings and signage rather than new striped crosswalks. A council member asked about enforcement; Wright said the town will rely first on voluntary compliance aided by citizens on patrol and support from Police Chief Patrick Perrada before issuing tickets.

A council member moved to approve the ordinance and another member seconded. The mayor called for a hand vote and announced the motion passed.

The council bundled routine business earlier in the meeting when it approved the consent agenda. The crosswalk parking ordinance was presented as a safety measure intended to keep intersections clear for motorists and emergency vehicles; council members said they expect signage and curb markings to improve visibility and compliance. The ordinance will be implemented through the town’s normal traffic-signing process; the transcript did not specify an effective date or a timetable for physical markings.