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Council adopts sidewalk‑clearance ordinance with exception for Hillcrest Drive
Balcones Heights City Council · April 27, 2026
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Summary
Council approved an ordinance prohibiting placement of trash/recycling bins on sidewalks during collection days to protect pedestrian ADA access, and amended it to exclude Hillcrest Drive and similar major thoroughfares after council discussion about safety and collection logistics.
Balcones Heights — The City Council approved an ordinance clarifying that trash and recycling containers must be placed at the curb and not on the sidewalk during collection days, citing accessibility concerns for people using mobility devices and strollers. After debate about narrow…
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