After ABC13 highlighted a new Rosenberg fireworks ordinance that allowed neighbors to complain on each other, some council members said they heard feedback and decided to make changes.
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‘I didn’t know’: Rosenberg makes changes after ABC13 highlighted a new ordinance
In mid-June, Rosenberg passed a new ordinance that targeted residents who used fireworks on private property. The ordinance includes a section that addresses third-party witnesses.
It said, “Whenever one or more private persons observe a violation of this article occurring on private property, they may request that an administrative citation be issued to a responsible party by any of the officers.” You didn’t have to show proof; the document states that a third party would sign an affidavit stating they witnessed a neighbor using fireworks on their property…