City of Beaumont, TX Appendix B 1978 Code Comparative Table

§ B.001 1978 Code Comparative Table.

This table shows the location or gives the disposition of the chapters, sections and subsections of the 1978 Beaumont Code of Ordinances within this revised code. The abbreviation “NIC” means the provision is not included in this code, though not necessarily repealed.

1978 CODE OF ORDINANCES		2010 CODE OF ORDINANCES
CHAPTER 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 1-1	How Code designated and cited	§ 1.01.002
Sec. 1-2	Rules of construction	§ 1.01.004
Sec. 1-3	Catchlines of sections	§ 1.01.003
Sec. 1-4	Effect of repeal of ordinances	§ 1.01.006
Sec. 1-5	Severability of parts of Code	§ 1.01.005
Sec. 1-6	Amendments to Code; amendatory language	§ 1.01.007
Sec. 1-7	Altering Code	§ 1.01.010
Sec. 1-8	General penalty	§ 1.01.009
Sec. 1-8.1	Culpable mental state required as element of criminal offense; exception	§ 1.01.009
Sec. 1-9	Reserved (rpld. by Ord. 83-65)
CHAPTER 2. ADMINISTRATION
Article I. In General
Sec. 2-1	Officers and their duties	§ 2.01.001
Sec. 2-2	Transfer of employees between departments and divisions authorized	§ 2.03.002
Sec. 2-3	Reserved (redesignated as sec. 2-84)
Sec. 2-3.1	City attorney’s office to settle general liability claims; maximum amount	§ 1.05.001
Sec. 2-3.2	Run-off elections	Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
Sec. 2-3.3	Procedure for purchasing or contracting for supplies, materials, equipment, and services	Rpld. by Ord. 07-010
Article II. Departments, Divisions and Organization
Sec. 2-4	Establishment of departments and divisions	§ 2.03.001
Sec. 2-5—2-22.1	Reserved (rpld. by Ord. 86-98)
Sec. 2-23	Interlocal police assistant—Authority of police chief	§ 2.03.032(a)
Sec. 2-24	Same—Supervision and power of assigned officer	§ 2.03.032(b)
Sec. 2-25	Same—Compensation and benefits to officer	§ 2.03.032(c)
Sec. 2-26	Same—Reimbursement to city or county	§ 2.03.032(d)
Sec. 2-27	Fire department; established; chief, functions	§ 2.03.033
Article III. Boards, Commissions and Other Committees
Sec. 2-28	Reserved (rpld. by Ord. 05-028)	NIC
Sec. 2-29	Minimum standards for conduct of commercial aeronautical services adopted by reference	Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
Sec. 2-30	Reserved (rpld. by Ord. 05-028)	NIC
Sec. 2-31	Planning and zoning commission—Created; members; vacancies; compensation	Art. 2.02, div. 2 (ed. note)
Sec. 2-32	Same—Powers and duties	Art. 2.02, div. 2 (ed. note)
Sec. 2-33	Same—Organization, meetings	Art. 2.02, div. 2 (ed. note)
Sec. 2-34	Community development advisory committee—Established	§ 2.02.061
Sec. 2-35	Same—Secretary	§ 2.02.062
Sec. 2-36	Same—Duties and responsibilities	§ 2.02.063
Sec. 2-37	Emergency management; director; organization of program	§ 1.03.001
Sec. 2-38	Emergency management director; powers and duties	§ 1.03.002
Sec. 2-39	Emergency management program	§ 1.03.003
Sec. 2-40	Interjurisdictional program	§ 1.03.004
Sec. 2-41	Override	§ 1.03.005
Sec. 2-42	Liability	§ 1.03.006
Sec. 2-43	Commitment of funds	§ 1.03.007
Sec. 2-44	Violations; penalties	§ 1.03.008
Secs. 2-45—2-48	Reserved (rpld. by Ord. 87-25)
Sec. 2-49	Advisory commission for the prevention of child abuse and neglect	Rpld. by Ord. 07-010
Sec. 2-50	Reserved (rpld. by Ord. 90-47)
Sec. 2-51	Reserved (rpld. by Ord. 05-028)
Sec. 2-52	Small business revolving loan fund board	§ 2.02.091
Sec. 2-53	Establishment of general procedures concerning appointment, term, attendance, qualifications and duties of boards and commissions	§ 2.02.001
Sec. 2-54	Drug-free Beaumont commission	Art. 2.02, div. 5 (ed. note)
Secs. 2-55—2-60	Reserved
Article IV. Reserved
Secs. 2-61—2-80	Reserved (rpld. by Ord. 96-41)
Article V. City Records
Division 1. Generally
Sec. 2-81	Defined	§ 1.06.031
Sec. 2-82	Declared public property; unauthorized destruction, removal, etc.	§ 1.06.032
Sec. 2-83	Designation of records management officer	§ 1.06.033
Sec. 2-84	Microfilming of public records	§ 1.06.034
Secs. 2-85—2-90	Reserved
Division 2. Records Management Program
Sec. 2-91	Definitions	Rpld. by Ord. 07-010
Sec. 2-92	Policy	Rpld. by Ord. 07-010
Sec. 2-93	Establishment of records management committee; duties	Rpld. by Ord. 07-010
Sec. 2-94	Records management plan to be developed; approval of plan; authority of plan	Rpld. by Ord. 07-010
Sec. 2-95	Duties of records management officer	Rpld. by Ord. 07-010
Sec. 2-96	Duties and responsibilities of department heads	Rpld. by Ord. 07-010
Sec. 2-97	Designation of records liaison officers	Rpld. by Ord. 07-010
Sec. 2-98	Duties and responsibilities of records liaison officers	Rpld. by Ord. 07-010
Sec. 2-99	Records control schedules to be developed; approved; filed with state	Rpld. by Ord. 07-010
Sec. 2-100	Implementation or records control schedules; destruction of records under schedule	Rpld. by Ord. 07-010
Sec. 2-101	Destruction of unscheduled records	Rpld. by Ord. 07-010
Sec. 2-102	Records center	Rpld. by Ord. 07-010
Sec. 2-103	Micrographics	Rpld. by Ord. 07-010
Sec. 2-104	Electronic storage	Rpld. by Ord. 07-010
CHAPTER 2 1/4. AIRPORTS AND AIRCRAFT
Article I. In General
Sec. 2 1/4-1	Standards governing the conduct of commercial aeronautical services and activities, fixed base operator activities, and specialized aviation activities	§ 14.02.001
Secs. 2 1/4-2—2 1/4-20	Reserved
Article II. Heliports and Helistops
Sec. 2 1/4-21	Ownership, control, operation at landing fields in city	§ 14.02.031
Sec. 2 1/4-22	Definitions	§ 14.02.032
Sec. 2 1/4-23	Parking requirements	§ 14.02.033
Sec. 2 1/4-24	Landing requirements for helicopters	§ 14.02.034
Sec. 2 1/4-25	Specific use permit—Required; exception	§ 14.02.061
Sec. 2 1/4-26	Same—Application, contents, additional information	§ 14.02.062
Sec. 2 1/4-27	Same—Revocation; show cause notice; appeals; hearing	§ 14.02.063
Sec. 2 1/4-28	Violation of article; penalties	§ 14.02.035
CHAPTER 2 1/2. ALARM SYSTEMS
Article I. In General
Secs. 2 1/2-1—2 1/2-10	Reserved
Article II. Burglary and Robbery Alarms
Sec. 2 1/2-11	Definitions	§ 6.02.001
Sec. 2 1/2-12	Requirements	§ 6.02.002
Sec. 2 1/2-13	Permit application	§ 6.02.041
Sec. 2 1/2-14	Revocation of permit	§ 6.02.042
Sec. 2 1/2-15	Grounds for denial of permit	§ 6.02.043
Sec. 2 1/2-16	Renewal; term	§ 6.02.044
Sec. 2 1/2-17	Appeal from denial or revocation of permit	§ 6.02.045
Sec. 2 1/2-18	Apartment complexes	§ 6.02.003
Sec. 2 1/2-19	Policies and procedures	§ 6.02.004
Sec. 2 1/2-20	Police response	§ 6.02.005
Sec. 2 1/2-21	Operation, maintenance of alarm systems	§ 6.02.006
Sec. 2 1/2-22	Violations	§ 6.02.007
Sec. 2 1/2-23	Violation, penalty	§ 6.02.008
CHAPTER 3. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Sec. 3-1	Permit or license required; term	Art. 6.03 (ed. note)
Sec. 3-2	Application for permit or license; issuance	Art. 6.03 (ed. note)
Sec. 3-3	Fees	Art. 6.03 (ed. note)
Sec. 3-4	Renewal of permit or license	Art. 6.03 (ed. note)
Sec. 3-5	Separate permit of license for each place of business	Rpld. by Ord. 07-013
Sec. 3-6	Failure to display permit or license	Art. 6.03 (ed. note)
Sec. 3-7	Cancellation of permit or license for violation	Art. 6.03 (ed. note)
Sec. 3-8	Hours of operation; adoption of hours provided by state law; days prohibited for package store sales and delivery	Art. 6.03 (ed. note)
Sec. 3-9	Health inspection	Art. 6.03 (ed. note)
Sec. 3-10	Proximity of dealer to schools or churches	Art. 6.03 (ed. note)
CHAPTER 4. SMOKING IN PUBLIC PLACES
Article I. General Provisions
Sec. 4-1	Definitions	§ 10.03.031
Sec. 4-2	Smoking prohibited	§ 10.03.032
Sec. 4-3	Signs required	§ 10.03.033
Sec. 4-4	Employer responsibilities	§ 10.03.034
Sec. 4-5	Removal of ashtray or smoking accessory	§ 10.03.035
Sec. 4-6	Voluntary designation of a nonsmoking facility	§ 10.03.036
Sec. 4-7	Public education	§ 10.03.037
Sec. 4-8	Application of other law	§ 10.03.038
Article II. Exceptions
Sec. 4-9	General exceptions	§ 10.03.071
Sec. 4-10	Outdoor distance exception	§ 10.03.072
Article III. Penalties and Enforcement
Sec. 4-11	Retaliation prohibited	§ 10.03.101
Sec. 4-12	Enforcement	§ 10.03.102
Sec. 4-13	Enforcement guidelines	§ 10.03.103
Sec. 4-14	Violation and penalty	§ 10.03.104
CHAPTER 5. ANIMALS
Article I. In General
Sec. 5-1	Abandoning or dumping in city	§ 4.02.003
Sec. 5-2	Sale in food establishments	§ 4.01.007
Sec. 5-2.1	Selling of animals; private animal sales	§ 4.01.008
Sec. 5-3	Wounded or sick animals, fowl or birds; killing	§ 4.01.005
Sec. 5-4	Livestock permitted, number	§ 4.06.001
Sec. 5-5	Minimum distance from dwellings, etc.	§ 4.06.002
Sec. 5-6	Noisy animals and fowl, prohibited	§ 4.06.003
Sec. 5-7	Removal of livestock transport vehicles	§ 4.06.004
Sec. 5-8	Unclean animal pens, etc.—Generally	§ 4.06.005
Sec. 5-9	Same—Kept by distillers, butchers, etc.	§ 4.06.006
Sec. 5-10	Same—Fowl, rodents	§ 4.06.007
Sec. 5-11	Wild animals; restrictions on keeping	§4.06.011
Sec. 5-12	At large—Livestock; prohibited	§ 4.06.008
Sec. 5-13	Same—Confinement of fowl or other bird; impounding	§ 4.06.009
Sec. 5-14	Same—Impounding fees	§ 4.06.010
Sec. 5-15	Local health authority designated	§4.01.001
Sec. 5-16	Dead animals—Disposal; leaving carcass exposed a nuisance	§ 4.01.012
Sec. 5-17	Kennel—Commercial; dog and cat fancier’s permit; license required; fee	§ 4.01.009(a)
Sec. 5-17.1	Same—Regulations	§ 4.01.009(b)
Article II. Dogs, Cats
Sec. 5-18	Barking dogs	§ 4.01.011
Sec. 5-19	Dangerous/vicious animals	§ 4.05.001
Sec. 5-19.1	Declaration of a dangerous animal	§ 4.05.002
Sec. 5-19.2	Requirements for owner of a dangerous animal	§ 4.05.003
Sec. 5-19.3	Reporting significant events	§ 4.05.004
Sec. 5-19.4	Penalties for violation	§ 4.05.005
Sec. 5-19.5	Notice to law enforcement authorities and victims before euthanasia or disposal of animal involved in fatal or serious injury to persons	§ 4.05.006
Sec. 5-19.6	Exceptions	§ 4.05.007
Sec. 5-20	Dogs at-large prohibited	§ 4.03.001
Sec. 5-21	Impounding—Holding periods; reclaiming; shelter fee; sustenance for animals	§ 4.03.002
Sec. 5-22	Same—Notice to owner	§ 4.03.003
Sec. 5-23	Same—Refusal to deliver an animal to officer	§ 4.03.004
Sec. 5-24	Same—Redemption or destruction of unclaimed animals	§ 4.03.005
Sec. 5-25	Same—Interference with officers	§ 4.03.006
Sec. 5-26	Cats; taking possession of	Art. 4.03, editor’s note
Sec. 5-27	Veterinary fees	§ 4.01.013
Sec. 5-28	Reserved (rpld. by Ord. 06-048)
Article III. Rabies Control
Sec. 5-29	Report of bites; suspected rabies	§ 4.04.001
Sec. 5-30	Taking up and observing	§ 4.04.002
Sec. 5-31	Vaccination	§ 4.04.003
Sec. 5-32	Inspecting dog or cat to determine immunization, right of entry therefor	§ 4.04.004
Sec. 5-33	Tag, certificate from veterinarian required	§ 4.04.005
Sec. 5-34	Removal of tag prohibited	§ 4.04.006
Sec. 5-35	Proof of vaccination	§ 4.04.007
Sec. 5-36	Animals exposed to rabies	§ 4.04.008
Sec. 5-37	Animal health advisory committee established	§ 2.02.241
Sec. 5-38	Abatement and imminent threat; right of entry; search warrants	§ 4.01.003
Sec. 5-39	Care and humane treatment of animals	§ 4.02.001
Sec. 5-40	Placement and baiting of animal traps	§ 4.02.002
Sec. 5-41	Immediate euthanasia authorized	§ 4.01.004
Sec. 5-42	Office of animal control supervisor established; duties; enforcement	§ 4.01.002
Sec. 5-43	Previous convictions	§ 4.01.006
CHAPTER 6. BUILDINGS; STRUCTURES; CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS
Article I. In General
Sec. 6-1	Setback lines	Rpld. by Ord. 07-017
Sec. 6-2	Off-street parking plan	Rpld. by Ord. 07-017
Sec. 6-3	Reserved (rpld. by Ord. 03-080)
Sec. 6-4	Contractor’s bond requirements	§ 24.01.001
Secs. 6-5—6-19	Reserved
Article II. Building Code
Sec. 6-20	Adoption of code	§ 24.02.051
Sec. 6-21	Amendments to code	§ 24.02.052
Sec. 6-22—6-24	Reserved
Article III. Flood Damage Prevention
Division 1. Statutory Authorization, Findings of Fact, Purpose and Methods
Sec. 6-25	Statutory authorization	§ 24.05.001
Sec. 6-26	Findings of fact	§ 24.05.002
Sec. 6-27	Statement of purpose	§ 24.05.003
Sec. 6-28	Methods of reducing flood losses	§ 24.05.004
Sec. 6-29	Definitions	§ 24.05.005
Division 2. General Provisions
Sec. 6-30	Lands to which this article applies	§ 24.05.006
Sec. 6-31	Basis for establishing the areas of special flood hazard	§ 24.05.007
Sec. 6-32	Establishment of development permit	§ 24.05.008
Sec. 6-33	Compliance	§ 24.05.009
Sec. 6-34	Abrogation and greater restrictions	§ 24.05.010
Sec. 6-35	Interpretation	§ 24.05.011
Sec. 6-36	Warning and disclaimer of liability	§ 24.05.012
Division 3. Administration
Sec. 6-37	Designation of the floodplain administrator	§ 24.05.041
Sec. 6-38	Duties and responsibilities of the floodplain administrator	§ 24.05.042
Sec. 6-39	Permit procedures	§ 24.05.043
Sec. 6-40	Variance procedures	§ 24.05.044
Division 4. Provisions for Flood Hazard Reduction
Sec. 6-41	General standards	§ 24.05.071
Sec. 6-42	Specific standards	§ 24.05.072
Sec. 6-43	Standards for subdivision proposals	§ 24.05.073
Sec. 6-44	Standards for areas of shallow flooding (AO/AH zones)	§ 24.05.074
Sec. 6-45	Floodways	§ 24.05.075
Sec. 6-46	Penalties for noncompliance	§ 24.05.076
Sec. 6-47	Conflict of laws	§ 24.05.077
Secs. 6-48, 6-49	Reserved
Article IV. Electrical Code
Division 1. Generally
Sec. 6-50	Short title	§ 24.03.031
Sec. 6-51	Definitions	§ 24.03.032
Sec. 6-52	Purpose of code	§ 24.03.033
Sec. 6-53	Scope of code	§ 24.03.034
Sec. 6-54	Applicability of code—Public utilities	§ 24.03.035(a)
Sec. 6-55	Same—Radio and television stations	§ 24.03.035(b)
Sec. 6-56	Same—Signs and gaseous tubing	§ 24.03.035(c)
Sec. 6-57	Sale of electrical equipment—Prohibited sales	§ 24.03.036(a)
Sec. 6-58	Same—Approval of articles generally	§ 24.03.036(b)
Sec. 6-59	Same—Passing upon article not on approved list	§ 24.03.036(c)
Sec. 6-60	Revocation of certificate or license	Rpld. by Ord. 07-017
Secs. 6-61—6-69	Reserved
Division 2. Reserved
Secs. 6-70—6-74	Reserved (rpld. by Ord. 96-61)
Secs. 6-75—6-79	Reserved
Division 3. Electricians
Sec. 6-80	Registration required; false representations of registration	§ 24.03.071
Sec. 6-81	Registration classification	Rpld. by Ord. 07-017
Sec. 6-82	Application for examinations; fees; issuance	Rpld. by Ord. 07-017
Sec. 6-83	Bonds for master and limited electricians	Rpld. by Ord. 07-017
Sec. 6-84	License—Required; issuance deemed registration	Rpld. by Ord. 07-017
Sec. 6-85	Same—Renewal	Rpld. by Ord. 07-017
Sec. 6-86	Same—Reissuance when lost or destroyed; fee	Rpld. by Ord. 07-017
Sec. 6-87	Same—Transferability; signing	Rpld. by Ord. 07-017
Sec. 6-88	Same—Unauthorized use	Rpld. by Ord. 07-017
Sec. 6-89	Same—Altering or amending	Rpld. by Ord. 07-017
Sec. 6-90	Same—Display	Rpld. by Ord. 07-017
Sec. 6-91	Master electrician’s office	§ 24.03.072
Sec. 6-92	Supervision of work	§ 24.03.073
Secs. 6-93—6-99	Reserved
Division 4. Permits
Sec. 6-100	Required; to whom issued; exemption	§ 24.03.101
Sec. 6-101	Application; scope of permit requirements	§ 24.03.102
Sec. 6-102	Fees	§ 24.03.103
Sec. 6-103	Expiration	§ 24.03.104
Sec. 6-104	Cancellation	§ 24.03.105
Secs. 6-105—6-109	Reserved
Division 5. Standards and Specifications
Sec. 6-110	Responsibility for safe work, liability of city for damages	§ 24.03.131
Sec. 6-111	Installation standards generally; adoption of code	§ 24.03.132
Sec. 6-112	Equipment standards generally	§ 24.03.133
Sec. 6-113	Sign standards generally	§ 24.03.134
Sec. 6-114	Utility company rules and regulations	§ 24.03.135
Sec. 6-115	Approved wiring methods, use thereof	§ 24.03.136
Sec. 6-116	Residential wiring	§ 24.03.137
Sec. 6-117	Branch circuit protection	§ 24.03.138
Sec. 6-118	Service clearances	§ 24.03.139
Sec. 6-119	Extension cord length	§ 24.03.142
Sec. 6-119.1	Temporary construction poles	§ 24.03.143
Division 6. Inspections
Sec. 6-120	Certificate of approval required before connecting	§ 24.03.181
Sec. 6-121	Unauthorized connection after disconnection	§ 24.03.182
Sec. 6-122	Rough work inspection, correcting faulty work, reinspection	§ 24.03.183
Sec. 6-123	Final inspection	§ 24.03.184
Sec. 6-124	Leaving work open	§ 24.03.185
Sec. 6-125	Removal of dead wires, etc.	§ 24.03.186
Sec. 6-126	Altering conductors or equipment; when interference with other work	§ 24.03.187
Sec. 6-127	Periodic inspection; remedying defects	§ 24.03.188
Secs. 6-128, 6-129	Reserved
Article V. Gas Code
Sec. 6-130	Adoption of code	§ 24.02.251
Sec. 6-131	Amendments to code	§ 24.02.252
Secs. 6-132—6-139	Reserved
Article VI. Plumbing Code
Sec. 6-140	Adoption of code	§ 24.02.151
Sec. 6-141	Reserved
Sec. 6-142	Amendments to code	§ 24.02.153
Sec. 6-143	Reserved (rpld. by Ord. 96-58)
Sec. 6-144, 6-145	Reserved (rpld. by Ord. 03-080)
Secs. 6-146—6-169	Reserved
Article VII. Mechanical Code
Sec. 6-170	International Mechanical Code adopted; on file	§ 24.02.201
Sec. 6-171	Amendments to code	§ 24.02.202
Article VIII. Existing Building Code
Sec. 6-172	Adoption of code	§ 24.02.301
Article IX. Residential Building Code
Sec. 6-173	Adopted	§ 24.02.101
Sec. 6-174	Code amendments, modifications and deletions	§ 24.02.102
Article X. Property Maintenance Code
Sec. 6-175	Adoption of code	§ 24.02.351
CHAPTER 7. BUSINESS DEALINGS ESPECIALLY AFFECTING THE PUBLIC INTEREST
Article I. Auctions
Sec. 7-1	License—Required, exceptions	Rpld. by Ord. 07-019
Sec. 7-2	Same—Issuance, duration	Rpld. by Ord. 07-019
Sec. 7-3	Same—Application	Rpld. by Ord. 07-019
Sec. 7-4	Same—Inventory	Rpld. by Ord. 07-019
Sec. 7-5	Same—Fee	Rpld. by Ord. 07-019
Sec. 7-6	Bond	Rpld. by Ord. 07-019
Sec. 7-7	Appeal from refusal to issue license	Rpld. by Ord. 07-019
Sec. 7-8	Inspection of goods prior and subsequent to issuance of license	Rpld. by Ord. 07-019
Sec. 7-9	Misrepresentation or suppression of fact	Rpld. by Ord. 07-019
Sec. 7-10	“Capper,” “booster”	Rpld. by Ord. 07-019
Sec. 7-11	Invoices	Rpld. by Ord. 07-019
Sec. 7-12	Conduct in public places, prohibited	Rpld. by Ord. 07-019
Sec. 7-13—7-19	Reserved
Article II. Itinerant Vendors; Solicitors
Division 1. Itinerant Vendors
Sec. 7-20	Definitions	Rpld. by Ord. 07-019
Sec. 7-21	Permit—Required; application; fee; bond	Rpld. by Ord. 07-019
Sec. 7-22	Same—Nontransferable; to whom applicable	Rpld. by Ord. 07-019
Sec. 7-23	Same—Duration; display	Rpld. by Ord. 07-019
Sec. 7-24	Exemptions	Rpld. by Ord. 07-019
Sec. 7-25	Peddling prohibited on certain streets	Rpld. by Ord. 07-019
Sec. 7-26	Violations	Rpld. by Ord. 07-019
Sec. 7-27—7-29	Reserved
Division 2. Reserved
Sec. 7-30—7-49	Reserved (rpld. by Ord. 84-88)
Article III. Junk and Secondhand Dealers (Reserved)
Sec. 7-50—7-60	Reserved
Article IV. Dealers in Used Jewelry, and Precious Metals
Sec. 7-61	Definitions	§ 6.05.001
Sec. 7-62	Permit	§ 6.05.002
Sec. 7-63	Issuance of permit, fee	§ 6.05.003
Sec. 7-64	Records of purchases	§ 6.05.004
Sec. 7-65	Purchases at temporary locations	§ 6.05.005
Article V. Commercial Closed Container Garbage Collection Services
Sec. 7-66	Franchise required; definition	§ 22.05.102
Secs. 7-67—7-80	Reserved
Article VI. Sexually Oriented Businesses
Sec. 7-81	Purpose and findings	§ 6.04.001
Sec. 7-82	Definitions	§ 6.04.002
Sec. 7-83	License required	§ 6.04.051
Sec. 7-84	License—Issuance or denial	§ 6.04.052
Sec. 7-85	Fees	§ 6.04.053
Sec. 7-86	Inspection	§ 6.04.054
Sec. 7-87	Expiration of license	§ 6.04.055
Sec. 7-88	Suspension	§ 6.04.056
Sec. 7-89	Revocation	§ 6.04.057
Sec. 7-90	Transfer of license	§ 6.04.058
Sec. 7-91	Additional regulations for adult motels	§ 6.04.091
Sec. 7-92	Regulations pertaining to exhibition of sexually explicit films, videos or live entertainment in sexually oriented businesses	§ 6.04.092
Sec. 7-93	Additional regulations for escort agencies	§ 6.04.093
Sec. 7-94	Additional regulations for nude model studios	§ 6.04.094
Sec. 7-95	Prohibition against persons younger than twenty-one in a sexually oriented business	§ 6.04.011
Sec. 7-96	Operating requirements	§ 6.04.009
Sec. 7-97	Hours of operation	§ 6.04.010
Sec. 7-98	Discrimination	§ 6.04.003
Sec. 7-99	Injunction	§ 6.04.004
Sec. 7-100	Penalty for article violations	§ 6.04.005
Sec. 7-101	Notice	§ 6.04.006
Sec. 7-102	Sexually oriented business employee records	§ 6.04.007
Sec. 7-103	Signage	§ 6.04.008
Sec. 7-104	Judicial review	§ 6.04.059
Sec. 7-105	Hearing	§ 6.04.060
Sec. 7-106	Lost or stolen license	§ 6.04.061
Secs. 7-107—7-120	Reserved
Article VII. Pawn Shops and Pawnbrokers
Sec. 7-121	Electronic recordkeeping required	§ 6.11.001
CHAPTER 8. COURTS AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
Sec. 8-1	Collection fee	§ 1.07.031
Sec. 8-2	Municipal court juvenile case manager fund	§ 1.07.032
CHAPTER 9. CURFEW FOR MINORS
Sec. 9-1	Purpose	§ 12.03.001
Sec. 9-2	Definitions	§ 12.03.002
Sec. 9-3	Offenses	§ 12.03.003
Sec. 9-4	Defenses	§ 12.03.004
Sec. 9-5	School age to be in school	§ 12.03.005
Sec. 9-6	Penalties	§ 12.03.006
CHAPTER 10. FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION
Sec. 10-1	International Fire Code adopted	§ 8.02.001
Sec. 10-2	Amendments to code	§ 8.02.002
Sec. 10-3	Fire service fees	§ 8.01.001
CHAPTER 11. FOOD AND FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS
Article I. In General
Sec. 11-1	Texas Department of Health, Division of Food and Drugs, “Rules on Food Service Sanitation—Adopted by reference	§ 10.02.001(a)
Sec. 11-1.1	Same—Amendments	§ 10.02.001(b)
Sec. 11-2	Adoption of U.S. Public Health Service Machine Vending Ordinance and Code by reference; copy on file; amendments	Amnd. by Ord. 23-013
Sec. 11-3	Reserved (rpld. by Ord. 00-89)
Sec. 11-4	Licenses generally—Issuance; standard fees	§ 10.02.031
Sec. 11-5	Same—When fees chargeable; proration of fees; expiration	§ 10.02.032
Sec. 11-6	Same—Display	§ 10.02.033
Sec. 11-7	Fruit and vegetables—Wholesaler’s license required; application	§ 10.02.061
Sec. 11-8	Same—Inspection of premises prior to issuance of license	§ 10.02.062
Sec. 11-9	Same—Issuance; fees; transferability	§ 10.02.063
Sec. 11-10	Same—Construction of delivery vehicles	§ 10.02.064
Sec. 11-11	Seafood business—License required	§ 10.02.091
Sec. 11-12	Same—Application for license	§ 10.02.092
Sec. 11-13	Same—Classes of licenses; fees; term	§ 10.02.093
Sec. 11-14	Same—Inspection prior to issuance of license	§ 10.02.094
Sec. 11-15	Same—Regulations generally	§ 10.02.095
Sec. 11-16	Same—Refrigeration	§ 10.02.096
Sec. 11-17	Same—Adulteration of oysters	§ 10.02.097
Sec. 11-18	Peddling, selling of certain items in public places prohibited	Amnd. by Ord. 23-013
Sec. 11-19	Sale of bread, fruit, etc., regulated	Rpld. by Ord. 07-025
Sec. 11-20—11-29	Reserved
Article II. Reserved
Sec. 11-30—11-79	Reserved (rpld. by Ord. 00-89)
Article III. Reserved
Sec. 11-80	Reserved (rpld. by Ord. 00-89)
Article IV. Food Service Manager’s Certificate
Sec. 11-81	Purpose	Dltd. by Ord. 23-013
Sec. 11-82	Food service manager certification required	§ 10.02.131
Sec. 11-83	Exemption	§ 10.02.132
Sec. 11-84	Issuance of food service manager’s certification certificate	§ 10.02.133
Sec. 11-85	Term of certification	§ 10.02.134
Sec. 11-86	Renewal of certificates	§ 10.02.135
Sec. 11-87	Revocation of a food manager’s certificate	§ 10.02.136
Sec. 11-88	Fees	Dltd. by Ord. 23-013
Sec. 11-89	Certificate to be displayed in establishment	§ 10.02.137
Sec. 11-90—11-109	Reserved
Article V. Retail Food Store Sanitation Code
Sec. 11-110—11-233	Reserved (rpld. by Ord. 00-89)
CHAPTER 12. RESERVED
CHAPTER 13. HEALTH AND SANITATION
Article I. In General
Sec. 13-1	Nuisances generally—Definition	§ 10.01.001(a)
Sec. 13-2	Same—Abatement of conditions generally	§ 10.01.001(b)
Sec. 13-3	Same—Abatement as to business, trade or occupation	§ 10.01.001(c)
Sec. 13-4	Interference with nuisance abatement	§ 10.01.001(d)
Sec. 13-5	Wells, cisterns; required to be covered	§ 10.01.002
Sec. 13-6	Stagnant or offensive water on private premises	§ 10.01.003
Sec. 13-7	Discharge of offensive liquids onto streets, etc.	§ 10.01.004
Sec. 13-8	Discharge from septic tanks, etc.—Overflowing	§ 10.01.005(a)
Sec. 13-9	Same—Pumping contents onto ground	§ 10.01.005(b)
Sec. 13-10	Faulty traps, sinks, etc.	§ 10.01.006
Sec. 13-11	Unsanitary public rest rooms	§ 10.01.007
Sec. 13-12	Noises—Declaration of findings	§ 12.08.002
Sec. 13-13	Same—Causing prohibited	§ 12.08.003
Sec. 13-14	Same—Acts or conditions prohibited	§ 12.08.004
Sec. 13-15	Reserved (rpld. by Ord. 03-023)
Sec. 13-16	Health fees	§ 10.01.008
Sec. 13-17	Waiver of fee	§ 10.01.009
Sec. 13-18—13-29	Reserved
Article II. Rat Control
Sec. 13-30	Ratproofing required	§ 10.04.001
Sec. 13-31	Protection of goods required	§ 10.04.002
Sec. 13-32	Reserved (rpld. by Ord. 80-39)
Sec. 13-33	Stacking and elevating materials	§ 10.04.003
Sec. 13-34	Inspection	§ 10.04.004
Sec. 13-35	Removal of trap or poison prohibited	§ 10.04.005
Sec. 13-36	Declaration of nuisance	§ 10.04.006
Sec. 13-37—13-39	Reserved
Article III. Mosquito Control
Sec. 13-40	Collection of water prohibited	§ 10.05.001
Sec. 13-41	Treatment and protection of water	§ 10.05.002
Sec. 13-42	Filling excavations and depressions—Required	§ 10.05.003(a)
Sec. 13-43	Same—Right of city; assessment of costs	§ 10.05.003(b)
Sec. 13-44	Obstructing ditches	§ 10.05.004
Sec. 13-45	Nuisance water conditions promoting mosquito breeding	§ 10.05.005
Sec. 13-46—13-49	Reserved
Article IV. Weed Control
Sec. 13-50	Permitting growth of weeds on lots or premises	§ 10.06.001
Sec. 13-51	Enforcement and notice	§ 10.06.002
Sec. 13-52	Notice to remove	§ 10.06.003
Sec. 13-53	Right of the city to cut weeds, assessment of costs	§ 10.06.004
Sec. 13-54	Additional authority to abate dangerous weeds	§ 10.06.005
Sec. 13-55	Reserved
Article V. Junked Motor Vehicles
Sec. 13-56	Definitions	§ 12.06.001
Sec. 13-57	Declared a public nuisance	§ 12.06.002
Sec. 13-58	Notice	§ 12.06.003
Sec. 13-59	Hearing	§ 12.06.004
Sec. 13-60	Regulation of storage of certain motor vehicles	§ 12.06.031
Sec. 13-61	Vehicle storage facility—issuance of license	§ 12.06.032
Sec. 13-62	Notice of revocation	§ 12.06.033
Sec. 13-63—13-65	Reserved
Article VI. Keep Beaumont Beautiful Commission
Sec. 13-66	Created; terms	Art. 2.02, div. 8 (ed. note)
Sec. 13-67	Duties	Art. 2.02, div. 8 (ed. note)
Sec. 13-68	Powers	Art. 2.02, div. 8 (ed. note)
Article VII. Litter Control
Sec. 13-69	Definitions	§ 12.07.001
Sec. 13-70	Littering	§ 12.07.002
Sec. 13-71	Responsibility for retrieving litter	§ 12.07.003
Sec. 13-71.1	Notice to remove and authority to abate	§ 12.07.004
Sec. 13-72	Fines and penalties	§ 12.07.005
Sec. 13-73	Assessment of cost; remedy by the city	§ 12.07.006
Sec. 13-74	Injunctions	§ 12.07.007
Sec. 13-75	Strict enforcement	§ 12.07.008
Sec. 13-76	Liberal construction; provisions of act additional to existing law	§ 12.07.009
CHAPTER 14. HOUSING
Article I. In General
Sec. 14-1	Standard Housing Code adopted	Rpld. by Ord. 07-038
Sec. 14-2—14-29	Reserved
Article II. Equal Opportunity in Housing
Sec. 14-30	Declaration of policy	§ 1.04.031
Sec. 14-31	Definitions	§ 1.04.032
Sec. 14-32	Fair housing administrator	§ 1.04.033
Sec. 14-33	Discrimination in the sale or rental of housing—Prohibited	§ 1.04.035
Sec. 14-34	Same—Exemptions and exclusions	§ 1.04.034
Sec. 14-35	Discrimination in the provision of brokerage services	§ 1.04.036
Sec. 14-36	Discrimination in financing	§ 1.04.037
Sec. 14-37	Complaints	§ 1.04.038
Sec. 14-38	Investigation	§ 1.04.039
Sec. 14-39	Certificate to city attorney	§ 1.04.040
Sec. 14-40	Legal procedures	§ 1.04.041
Sec. 14-41	Education and public information	§ 1.04.042
Sec. 14-42	Cooperation with secretary of housing and urban development	§ 1.04.043
Sec. 14-43	Unlawful intimidation	§ 1.04.044
Secs. 14-44—14-49	Reserved
Article III. Dangerous Structures
Sec. 14-50	Dangerous structures defined	§ 24.04.001
Sec. 14-51	Dangerous buildings declared nuisances	§ 24.04.002
Sec. 14-52	Standard for repair or demolition	§ 24.04.003
Sec. 14-53	Abatement of building or structures constituting a clear and present danger to the public safety	§ 24.04.006
Sec. 14-54	Enforcing officer—Powers and duties	§ 24.04.007
Sec. 14-55	Same—Assistance by other departments	§ 24.04.008
Sec. 14-56	No utilities to vacant dwellings	§ 24.04.009
Sec. 14-57	Notices	Rpld. by Ord. 10-059
Sec. 14-58	Securing of unoccupied buildings	§ 24.04.010
Sec. 14-59	Reserved
Article IV. Federal Assistance
Sec. 14-60	Relocation assistance; eminent domain	§ 1.02.001
Secs. 14-61—14-70	Reserved
Article V. Rehabilitation Agency
Sec. 14-71	Definitions	§ 24.04.041
Sec. 14-72	Agency created	Rpld. by Ord. 07-038
Sec. 14-73	Rehabilitation deferred loans—Granting to qualified persons	§ 24.04.042
Sec. 14-74	Same—Derivation of fund	§ 24.04.043
Sec. 14-75, 14-76	Reserved (rpld. by Ord. 92-54)
Sec. 14-77, 14-78	Reserved (rpld. by Ord. 82-73)
Sec. 14-79	Rules and regulations for administration of the rehabilitation board of adjustments and appeals	Rpld. by Ord. 07-038
Sec. 14-80	Promissory note, lien as evidence and security of loan	§ 24.04.044
Sec. 14-81	Loan delinquency	§ 24.04.045
CHAPTER 15. RESERVED
CHAPTER 16. LIBRARY
Sec. 16-1	Library commission—Creation, members	§ 2.02.181
Sec. 16-2	Same—Duties	§ 2.02.182
Sec. 16-3	Library name; branches	§ 14.06.001
Sec. 16-4	Director	Rpld. by Ord. 07-039
Sec. 16-5	Books and accounts; keeping required	Rpld. by Ord. 07-039
Sec. 16-6	Expenditure of funds	Rpld. by Ord. 07-039
Sec. 16-7	Rules	Rpld. by Ord. 07-039
Sec. 16-8	Personnel	Rpld. by Ord. 07-039
Sec. 16-9	Fees for nonresident cards	§ 14.06.002
Sec. 16-10	Failing to return materials—Unlawful	§ 14.06.003(a)
Sec. 16-11	Same—Evidence of violation	§ 14.06.003(b)
Sec. 16-12	Same—Presumption of receipt of notice	§ 14.06.003(c)
Sec. 16-13	Same—Lack of possession no defense	§ 14.06.003(d)
Sec. 16-14	Late charges; processing fee	§ 14.06.004
Sec. 16-15	Rental for use of meeting room	§ 14.06.005
CHAPTER 17. MASSAGE PARLORS
Article I. In General
Sec. 17-1—17-49	Reserved
Article II. Regulations for Operation
Sec. 17-50	Definitions	Rpld. by Ord. 07-047
Sec. 17-51	Business license and permit required	Rpld. by Ord. 07-047
Sec. 17-52	Exemptions	Rpld. by Ord. 07-047
Sec. 17-53	Application for massage establishment license	Rpld. by Ord. 07-047
Sec. 17-54	Application for massagist’s permits	Rpld. by Ord. 07-047
Sec. 17-55	Issuance of license or permit for a massage establishment	Rpld. by Ord. 07-047
Sec. 17-56	Approval or denial of application	Rpld. by Ord. 07-047
Sec. 17-57	Appeal of denial of application	Rpld. by Ord. 07-047
Sec. 17-58	Waiver of application requirements	Rpld. by Ord. 07-047
Sec. 17-59	Multiple massage establishments	Rpld. by Ord. 07-047
Sec. 17-60	Posting of license	Rpld. by Ord. 07-047
Sec. 17-61	Register of employees	Rpld. by Ord. 07-047
Sec. 17-62	Revocation or suspension of license	Rpld. by Ord. 07-047
Sec. 17-63	Revocation of masseur or masseuse permit	Rpld. by Ord. 07-047
Sec. 17-64	Appeal of revocation of license or permit	Rpld. by Ord. 07-047
Sec. 17-65	Facilities necessary	Rpld. by Ord. 07-047
Sec. 17-66	Operating requirements	Rpld. by Ord. 07-047
Sec. 17-67	Persons under age 18 prohibited on premises	Rpld. by Ord. 07-047
Sec. 17-68	Alcoholic beverages prohibited	Rpld. by Ord. 07-047
Sec. 17-69	Hours	Rpld. by Ord. 07-047
Sec. 17-70	Employment of massagist	Rpld. by Ord. 07-047
Sec. 17-71	Inspection required	Rpld. by Ord. 07-047
Sec. 17-72	Unlawful acts	Rpld. by Ord. 07-047
Sec. 17-73	Sale or transfer or change of location	Rpld. by Ord. 07-047
Sec. 17-74	Name and place of business	Rpld. by Ord. 07-047
Sec. 17-75	Transfer of license	Rpld. by Ord. 07-047
Sec. 17-76	Violation, penalty	Rpld. by Ord. 07-047
Sec. 17-77	Severability; effect	Rpld. by Ord. 07-047
Sec. 17-78	Repealer	Rpld. by Ord. 07-047
CHAPTER 18. OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Article I. In General
Sec. 18-1	Fireworks—Prohibited generally	§ 8.03.001
Sec. 18-2	Same—Exceptions from prohibition	§ 8.03.002
Sec. 18-3	Same—Supervised displays; permit required, contents of application	§ 8.03.003
Sec. 18-4	Same—Presence of fire chief at demonstration	§ 8.03.004
Sec. 18-5	Radio, tuning to police or fire department frequency	§ 12.01.001
Sec. 18-6	Telephonic alarm systems	§ 12.01.002
Sec. 18-7	Weapons—Discharging firearm	§ 12.02.001
Sec. 18-7.5	Unlawful to carry firearms on vehicles operated by Beaumont municipal transit	§ 12.02.002
Sec. 18-8	Same—Discharging missiles	§ 12.02.003
Sec. 18-9	Wounds or injury received under suspicious circumstances—Report by doctors, nurses and ambulance drivers	§ 12.11.001
Sec. 18-10	Same—Report by hospital attendants	§ 12.11.002
Sec. 18-11	Same—Applicability of requirements as to reports	§ 12.11.003
Sec. 18-12	Sale of certain pharmaceutical preparations	Rpld. by Ord. 07-048
Sec. 18-13	Sale, delivery or gift of certain glues, cements and paints	Rpld. by Ord. 07-048
Sec. 18-13.1	Seismographic surveys; permit required	Rpld. by Ord. 07-048
Article II. Imitation Controlled Substances
Sec. 18-14	Definitions	Rpld. by Ord. 07-048
Sec. 18-15	Manufacture or distribution	Rpld. by Ord. 07-048
Sec. 18-16	Possession	Rpld. by Ord. 07-048
Sec. 18-17	Advertisement	Rpld. by Ord. 07-048
Sec. 18-18	Prosecution	Rpld. by Ord. 07-048
Article III. Prostitution Loitering
Sec. 18-19	Definitions	§ 12.09.001
Sec. 18-20	Prohibiting acts of loitering for purposes of prostitution	§ 12.09.002
Sec. 18-21	Violation; penalty	§ 12.09.003
Article IV. Smoking
Sec. 18-22	Definitions	Rpld. by Ord. 07-048
Sec. 18-23	Prohibited smoking areas designated within the city; exceptions	Rpld. by Ord. 07-048
Sec. 18-24	Posting of signs	Rpld. by Ord. 07-048
Article V. Graffiti
Sec. 18-25	Graffiti—Prohibited	§ 12.04.001
Sec. 18-26	Same—Violation; penalty	§ 12.04.002
Sec. 18-27	Entrance by police for investigation	§ 12.04.003
Sec. 18-28	Removal of graffiti	§ 12.04.004
Article VI. Solicitation to Purchase or Acquire a Controlled Substance, Controlled Substance Analogue, Dangerous Drug or Volatile Chemical
Sec. 18-29	Definitions	§ 12.10.001
Sec. 18-30	Offenses	§ 12.10.002
Sec. 18-31	Findings	§ 12.10.003
CHAPTER 19. OIL AND GAS WELLS
Sec. 19-1	Definitions	§ 6.09.001
Sec. 19-2	Permit required; acts constituting nuisances	§ 6.09.041
Sec. 19-3	Review and action on permit application; approval or disapproval of operations	§ 6.09.042
Sec. 19-4	Form of permit application; permit fee	§ 6.09.043
Sec. 19-5	Engaging an expert to assist administrator on permit applications	§ 6.09.044
Sec. 19-6	Bond required; amounts, conditions	§ 6.09.002
Sec. 19-7	Reduction of amount of bond	§ 6.09.003
Sec. 19-8	Insurance required; types, amounts	§ 6.09.004
Sec. 19-9	Waiver of bond and insurance to financially responsible person	§ 6.09.005
Sec. 19-10	Minimum distance of well hole from occupied structure	§ 6.09.081
Sec. 19-11	Minimum distance of storage tank in conjunction with well from occupied structure	§ 6.09.082
Sec. 19-12	Minimum distance of well-hole and tanks from streets	§ 6.09.083
Sec. 19-13	Vehicular access route to site	§ 6.09.084
Sec. 19-14	Compliance with permit as to drilling location and as to operations	§ 6.09.085
Sec. 19-15	Representative operations supervisor	§ 6.09.086
Sec. 19-16	Marking well location; road and ground surfacing	§ 6.09.087
Sec. 19-17	Permit transfer approval	§ 6.09.045
Sec. 19-18	Lapse of permit—Time; work without permit prohibited	§ 6.09.046(a)
Sec. 19-19	Same—Extension of time	§ 6.09.046(b)
Sec. 19-20	Indemnification of city for damages	§ 6.09.006
Sec. 19-21	Filing of “Potential” or “Plug and Abandon” report	§ 6.09.007
Sec. 19-22	Storage of equipment and materials restricted	§ 6.09.088
Sec. 19-23	Compliance with regulations as to slush pits	§ 6.09.089
Sec. 19-24	Fencing of site	§ 6.09.090
Sec. 19-25	Landscaping or screening of site	§ 6.09.091
Sec. 19-26	Noise, vibration, odor, etc., restricted	§ 6.09.092
Sec. 19-27	Neatness, cleanliness, order; fire-fighting equipment	§ 6.09.093
Sec. 19-28	Watchmen	§ 6.09.094
Sec. 19-29	Casing quality	§ 6.09.095
Sec. 19-30	Minimum depth of surface casing; cementing of casing	§ 6.09.096
Sec. 19-31	Master valves, valve cocks, blow-out preventers	§ 6.09.097
Sec. 19-32	Drilling fluid	§ 6.09.098
Sec. 19-33	Testing restrictions	§ 6.09.099
Sec. 19-34	Tubing quality	§ 6.09.100
Sec. 19-35	Bradenheads	§ 6.09.101
Sec. 19-36	Christmas tree and well head connection maintenance; safety valve	§ 6.09.102
Sec. 19-37	Compressor station shutdown devices and other precautionary measures	§ 6.09.102
Sec. 19-38	Tank restrictions and requirements	§ 6.09.104
Sec. 19-39	Plugging of abandoned wells	§ 6.09.105
Sec. 19-40	Disposal of salt water	§ 6.09.106
Sec. 19-41	Monitoring inspector	Rpld. by Ord. 07-049
Sec. 19-42	Time restriction on delivery of equipment and supplies	§ 6.09.107
Sec. 19-43	Transportation of oil and gas restricted	§ 6.09.108
Sec. 19-44	Producing or nonproducing status of well	§ 6.09.109
Sec. 19-45	Well abandonment requirements; removal of derricks when production started	§ 6.09.110
Sec. 19-46	Violations; suspension or revocation of permit, appeals	Amnd. and renumbered as § 19-58 by Ord. 08-027
CHAPTER 20. PARKS; RECREATION; COMMUNITY FACILITIES
Article I. Parks and Recreation Generally
Sec. 20-1	Definitions	§ 14.04.001
Sec. 20-2	Parks and recreation committee; membership; duties	§ 2.02.271
Sec. 20-3	Enforcement	§ 14.04.002
Sec. 20-4	Park property regulations; wild animals and birds	§ 14.04.003
Sec. 20-5	Sanitation	§ 14.04.004
Sec. 20-6	Traffic	§ 14.04.005
Sec. 20-7	Hunting; trapping; discharging firearms	§ 14.04.006
Sec. 20-8	Picnic areas	§ 14.04.007
Sec. 20-9	Games	§ 14.04.008
Sec. 20-10	Behavior	§ 14.04.009
Sec. 20-11	Merchandising; advertising; signs	§ 14.04.010
Sec. 20-12	Sterling Pruitt activity center	§ 14.04.011
Sec. 20-13	Rental rates for city recreation buildings	Rpld. by Ord. 07-055
Secs. 20-14—20-19	Reserved
Article II. Civic Center Complex
Sec. 20-20	Definitions	§ 14.05.001
Sec. 20-21	Use rate schedule	§ 14.05.002
Sec. 20-22	Computation of rates for trade shows, exhibitions and sales displays; scope of services provided for fees	§ 14.05.003
Sec. 20-23	Additional charge if broadcast involved	Rpld. by Ord. 14-059
Sec. 20-24	Times of payment of rental and charges	§ 14.05.005
Sec. 20-25	Food and beverage concessionaire approval	Rpld. by Ord. 21-039
Sec. 20-26	Use for convention	Rpld. by Ord. 14-059
Sec. 20-27	Bond of commercial user	§ 14.05.008
Sec. 20-28	Box office rates	§ 14.05.009
Sec. 20-29	Prohibited uses	§ 14.05.010
Sec. 20-30	Advertising	§ 14.05.011
Sec. 20-31	Denial of rental request	Rpld. by Ord. 14-059
Sec. 20-32	Promulgation of rules, regulations and documents; execution of documents	§ 14.05.013
Sec. 20-33	Parking lot rates adjacent to Fair Park Coliseum	Rpld. by Ord. 07-055
Sec. 20-34	Convention and tourism advisory board	§ 2.02.151
CHAPTER 21. PERSONNEL
Article I. In General
Sec. 21-1	Application of Articles I and II	§ 2.04.001
Sec. 21-2	Overtime pay, compensatory time, and call back pay	Rpld. by Ord. 07-053
Sec. 21-3	Regular and temporary appointments	Rpld. by Ord. 07-053
Sec. 21-4	College tuition and expenses for attendance at conference, seminars and short courses	Rpld. by Ord. 07-053
Sec. 21-5	Holidays	§ 2.04.002
Sec. 21-6	Leave	§ 2.04.003
Sec. 21-7	Occupational disabilities and injuries	§ 2.04.004
Sec. 21-8	Emergency leave, military leave and jury duty	Rpld. by Ord. 07-053
Sec. 21-9	Affirmative action adopted	Rpld. by Ord. 07-053
Sec. 21-10	Political activity by employees	Rpld. by Ord. 07-053
Article II. Position Classification-Compensation Plan
Sec. 21-11	Definitions	Rpld. by Ord. 07-053
Sec. 21-12	Plan adopted	Rpld. by Ord. 07-053
Sec. 21-13	Responsibility for administration	§ 2.04.041
Sec. 21-14	Interpretation	§ 2.04.042
Sec. 21-15	Review and amendment of compensation plan	Rpld. by Ord. 07-053
Sec. 21-16	Allocation of new positions	Rpld. by Ord. 07-053
Sec. 21-17	New appointees	Rpld. by Ord. 07-053
Sec. 21-18	Promotions and transfers	Rpld. by Ord. 07-053
Sec. 21-19	Demotions	Rpld. by Ord. 07-053
Sec. 21-20	Reallocations downward	Rpld. by Ord. 07-053
Sec. 21-21	Administrative salary adjustment	Rpld. by Ord. 07-053
Sec. 21-22	Initial adjustment to the compensation plan	Rpld. by Ord. 07-053
Sec. 21-23	Longevity pay	Rpld. by Ord. 07-053
Sec. 21-24	Reduction in force	§ 2.04.043
Secs. 21-25—21-49	Reserved
Article III. Retirement Benefits
Sec. 21-50	Retirement on pension; at what ages; notice	NIC; see section 2.05.001
Sec. 21-51	Effective dates of participation in retirement system	NIC; see section 2.05.001
Sec. 21-51.1	Single composite participation date	NIC; see section 2.05.001
Sec. 21-51.2	Reinstatement by reemployed members	NIC; see section 2.05.001
Sec. 21-52	Adding or discontinuing departments or employees	NIC; see section 2.05.001
Sec. 21-53	Contributions, deductions, records, reports, remittances	NIC; see section 2.05.001
Sec. 21-54	Limitation upon calculation of contributions from employees’ earnings	NIC; see section 2.05.001
Sec. 21-55	Supplemental benefits fund—Participation	Rpld. by Ord. 07-053
Sec. 21-56	Same—Notice	Rpld. by Ord. 07-053
Sec. 21-57	Same—Eligibility; adding or discontinuing departments or employees	Rpld. by Ord. 07-053
Sec. 21-58	Same—Remittances; maximum contributions; reports	Rpld. by Ord. 07-053
Sec. 21-59	Antecedent service and special prior service credit	NIC; see section 2.05.001
Sec. 21-59.1	Updated service credit; initial increase in annuities in effect (Ord. No. 76-141)	NIC; see section 2.05.001
Sec. 21-59.1.1	Updated service credit (Ord. No. 86-121)	NIC; see section 2.05.001
Sec. 21-59.2	Additional benefits re Texas Municipal Retirement System	NIC; see section 2.05.001
Sec. 21-59.3	Initial allowance of updated service credits (Ord. No. 87-90)	NIC; see section 2.05.001
Sec. 21-59.4	Authorization of updated service credits (Ord. No. 88-87)	NIC; see section 2.05.001
Sec. 21-59.5	Special credit for employees who served in the armed forces	NIC; see section 2.05.001
Sec. 21-59.6	Additional rights, credits and benefits (Ord. No. 88-89)	NIC; see section 2.05.001
Sec. 21-59.7	Authorization of updated service credits (Ord. No. 89-88)	NIC; see section 2.05.001
Sec. 21-59.8	Authorization of updated service credits (Ord. No. 90-66)	NIC; see section 2.05.001
Sec. 21-59.9	Authorization of updated service credits (Ord. No. 91-82)	NIC; see section 2.05.001
Sec. 21-60	Police department employee contributions	NIC; see section 2.05.001
Sec. 21-61	Increased municipal contributions to the current service annuity reserve	NIC; see section 2.05.001
Sec. 21-61.1	Retirement after twenty-five years and after twenty years of eligible employees	NIC; see section 2.05.001
Sec. 21-62	Social security—Execution of instruments	Rpld. by Ord. 07-053
Sec. 21-63	Same—Assessments, collections, payments and reports	Rpld. by Ord. 07-053
Sec. 21-64	Same—Allocation of funds	Rpld. by Ord. 07-053
Sec. 21-65	Authorization of restricted prior service credit	NIC; see section 2.05.001
Sec. 21-66	Twenty-year any age retirement	NIC; see section 2.05.001
Sec. 21-67	Increased prior and current service annuities	NIC; see section 2.05.001
Sec. 21-68	Current service and prior service contributions	NIC; see section 2.05.001
Sec. 21-69	Reserved
Article IV. Firemen and Policemen
Sec. 21-70	Employee Relations Act	§ 2.03.031
Sec. 21-71	Civil service system established	§ 2.03.071
Sec. 21-72	Civil service commission created	§ 2.03.072
Sec. 21-73	Civil service director; duties; removal	§ 2.03.073
Sec. 21-74	Grades and classifications—Fire department	§ 2.03.074
Sec. 21-75	Same—Police department	§ 2.03.075
Sec. 21-76	Class specifications adopted, filed with city clerk	§ 2.03.076
Sec. 21-77	Members of Beaumont Firemen’s Relief and Retirement Fund; deferred income tax on contributions	§ 2.03.034
CHAPTER 22. RAILROADS
Article I. In General
Sec. 22-1	Definitions	§ 20.02.001
Sec. 22-2	Blowing whistles; blowing out boilers	§ 20.02.002
Sec. 22-3	Climbing through or under trains; disobedience by pedestrians to signals	§ 20.02.003
Sec. 22-4	Standing of trains—Blocking streets at crossings; time limit	§ 20.02.004(a)
Sec. 22-5	Same—Between crossings, maximum period	§ 20.02.004(b)
Sec. 22-6	Same—Unblocking in case of fire	§ 20.02.004(c)
Sec. 22-7	Violations—Penalty, persons responsible	§ 20.02.005
Sec. 22-8	Same—Burden of establishing exceptions	§ 20.02.006
Secs. 22-9—22-19	Reserved
Article II. Switching
Sec. 22-20	Restrictions at certain Texas and New Orleans Railway Company crossings	§ 20.02.041
Sec. 22-21	Hours prohibited at certain crossings	§ 20.02.042
Sec. 22-22	Time limit generally	§ 20.02.043
Sec. 22-23	Exceptions	§ 20.02.044
Secs. 22-24—22-29	Reserved
Article III. Train Approach Signal
Sec. 22-30	Designation of dangerous crossings	§ 20.02.071
Sec. 22-31	Duty to have signals installed and in operation	§ 20.02.072
Sec. 22-32	Exception during construction	§ 20.02.073
Sec. 22-33	Type and location of signals	§ 20.02.074
Sec. 22-34	Shutoff devices; maximum time of operation	§ 20.02.075
Sec. 22-35	“Cross bucks,” where required	§ 20.02.076
Secs. 22-36—22-39	Reserved
Article IV. Street Crossing Installations, Construction and Repair
Sec. 22-40	Lighting of streets required of railroad companies	§ 20.02.101
Sec. 22-41	Maintenance and repair—Maintenance of streets in repair and unobstructed	§ 20.02.131
Sec. 22-42	Same—Bridges, ditches, sewers, culverts	§ 20.02.132
Sec. 22-43	Same—Drainage of streets required	§ 20.02.133
Sec. 22-44	Same—Condition of gutters and culverts	§ 20.02.134
Sec. 22-45	Same—Preparation of plans, resolution	§ 20.02.135
Sec. 22-46	Same—Notice to construct	§ 20.02.136
Sec. 22-47	Ordering construction or reconstruction—When given	§ 20.02.102(a)
Sec. 22-48	Same—Failure to obey, procedure	§ 20.02.102(b)
Sec. 22-49	Elevation of track and switches	§ 20.02.103
Sec. 22-50	Map and profile of grades	§20.02.104
Sec. 22-51	Permit—To lay tracks	§ 20.02.105
Sec. 22-52	Same—To construct switches	§ 20.02.106
CHAPTER 23. STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
Article I. In General
Sec. 23-1	Street map adopted	§ 14.03.001
Sec. 23-2	Building numbering—Prohibiting unmarked or incorrect number	§ 24.07.001
Sec. 23-3	Same—Violation; penalty	§ 24.07.002
Sec. 23-4	Laying out streets and fixing bounds by city engineer	§ 14.03.002
Sec. 23-5	Official street and highway plan	§ 14.03.003
Sec. 23-6	Street lines not to be changed	§ 14.03.004
Sec. 23-7	Official street construction standards and specifications adopted	Rpld. by Ord. 07-060
Sec. 23-8	Reserved (rpld. by Ord. 83-95)
Sec. 23-9	Conformance to plan and standards in construction of streets	§ 14.03.005
Sec. 23-9.1	Construction standards for local industrial streets	Rpld. by Ord. 07-060
Sec. 23-10, 23-10.1	Reserved (superseded by Ord. 93-95)
Sec. 23-11	Reserved (rpld. by Ord. 82-124)
Sec. 23-12	Interference with pavement	§ 14.03.006
Sec. 23-13	Removal of material from street	§ 14.03.007
Sec. 23-14	Malicious injury to sidewalk	§ 14.03.009
Sec. 23-15	Cutting surface of street—Restoration required	§ 14.03.132(a)
Sec. 23-16	Same—Restoration after excavation	§ 14.03.132(b)
Sec. 23-17	Same—Permit	§ 14.03.132(c)
Sec. 23-18	Same—Digging holes prohibited	§ 14.03.132(d)
Sec. 23-19	Barricades—Placing during street construction	§ 14.03.009(a)
Sec. 23-20	Same—Erecting detour and barricade signs during building operations	§ 14.03.009(b)
Sec. 23-21	Same—Disregarding	§ 14.03.009(c)
Sec. 23-22	Obstructing sidewalks—Permission to place objects thereon	§ 14.03.010(a)
Sec. 23-23	Same—Handling of goods thereon	§ 14.03.010(b)
Sec. 23-24	Same—Exhibiting goods thereon	§ 14.03.010(c)
Sec. 23-25	Same—Passages into and out of certain places	§ 14.03.010(d)
Sec. 23-26	Same—Sales thereon	§ 14.03.010(e)
Sec. 23-27	Advertising—By handbills, etc	§ 16.01.001
Sec. 23-28	Same—Posters, placards, handbills, signs prohibited; exceptions	§ 16.01.002
Sec. 23-29	Same—Painting signs	§ 16.01.003
Sec. 23-30	Trees and shrubbery; overhanging and protruding, distance requirements	§ 14.03.011(a)
Sec. 23-31	Fire, prohibited in street	Rpld. by Ord. 07-060
Sec. 23-32	Playing ball on streets	§ 12.01.004
Sec. 23-33	Removing landmarks or signs	§ 14.03.012
Secs. 23-34—23-39	Reserved
Article II. Sidewalk and Driveway Construction and Maintenance
Sec. 23-40	Definitions	§ 14.03.051
Sec. 23-41	Persons responsible for maintenance of sidewalks, etc.; liability in damages; declaration of nuisance	§ 14.03.052(a)
Sec. 23-42	Permit—Required; bond to be filed; voiding of permit	§ 14.03.091
Sec. 23-43	Same—Application; requests to establish pipe sizes and grades	§ 14.03.092
Sec. 23-44	Same—Fees	§ 14.03.093
Sec. 23-45	Contractor’s bond; construction	§ 14.03.053
Sec. 23-46	Indemnification	§ 14.03.054
Sec. 23-47	Right to inspect driveways or sidewalks and require conformance with standards and specifications reserved; costs of repair or maintenance	§ 14.03.055
Sec. 23-48	Driveway construction required; grade; curb cuts	§ 14.03.056
Sec. 23-49	Materials and labor for construction of driveways and sidewalks	§ 14.03.057
Sec. 23-50	Driveway approaches	§ 14.03.058
Sec. 23-51	Driveway abandonment	§ 14.03.059
Sec. 23-52	Exceptions to requirements	§ 14.03.060
Sec. 23-53	Maintenance of driveway or sidewalk—By owner or lessee	§ 14.03.052(b)
Sec. 23-54	Same—Repair by city; maintenance by owner or lessee	§ 14.03.052(c)
Sec. 23-55	Appeals	§ 14.03.061
Sec. 23-56	Effect of noncompliance	§ 14.03.062
Article III. Excavations, Cuttings or Tunnelings
Sec. 23-57	Definitions	§ 14.03.131
Sec. 23-58	Street cuts; permit required; exceptions.	§ 14.03.181
Sec. 23-59	Blockage; barricades required	§ 14.03.133
Sec. 23-60	“Manual on Uniform Barricading Standards” adopted by reference	§ 14.03.134
Sec. 23-61	Permit required for barricading, exceptions	§ 14.03.182
Sec. 23-62	Street cut/barricading permit application; fee	§ 14.03.183
Sec. 23-63	Submission of application prior to action	§ 14.03.184
Sec. 23-64	Appeal	§ 14.03.185
Sec. 23-65	Permit to be available at site	§ 14.03.186
Sec. 23-66	Emergency situations	§ 14.03.176
Sec. 23-67	Times streets not to be blocked	§ 14.03.135
Sec. 23-68	Additional permit requirements	§ 14.03.188
Sec. 23-69	Revocation of permit	§ 14.03.189
Sec. 23-70	Applicant responsible for materials, etc	§ 14.03.136
Sec. 23-71	Street cuts to be marked	§ 14.03.137
Sec. 23-72	Bond required	§ 14.03.138
Sec. 23-73	Concrete cuts	§ 14.03.139
Sec. 23-74	City repair of noncomplying street cuts	§ 14.03.140
Sec. 23-75	Material to match	§ 14.03.141
Sec. 23-76	Bore holes, etc	§ 14.03.142
Sec. 23-77	Curbs and gutters	§ 14.03.143
Sec. 23-78	Backfilling	§ 14.03.144
Sec. 23-79	Excavation restriction	§ 14.03.145
Sec. 23-80	Cleated equipment restrictions	§ 14.03.146
Sec. 23-81	Certificate of insurance required	§ 14.03.147
Sec. 23-82	City not liable	§ 14.03.148
Article IV. Reserved
Secs. 23-83, 23-84	Reserved (rpld. by Ord. 02-073)
Article V. Skating and Skateboarding Upon Certain Municipally Owned Property
Sec. 23-85	Skating and skateboarding restrictions	§ 12.01.003
CHAPTER 24. SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
Article I. In General
Sec. 24-1	Title	§ 26.01.001
Sec. 24-2	Adoption of statutes authorizing the regulation of subdivisions	§ 26.01.002
Sec. 24-3	Purpose	§ 26.01.003
Sec. 24-4	Jurisdiction	§ 26.01.004
Sec. 24-5	Scope of provisions	§ 26.01.005
Sec. 24-6	Definitions	§ 26.01.006
Article II. Procedure and Plat Requirements
Sec. 24-7	Pre-application conference	§ 26.02.001
Sec. 24-8	Preliminary plat	§ 26.02.002
Sec. 24-9	Final plat	§ 26.02.003
Sec. 24-10	Vacation of plats, replats and resubdivisions	§ 26.02.004
Sec. 24-11	Acceptance of dedication offers	§ 26.02.005
Article III. General Design Principles and Specific Design Standards and Improvement Requirements
Sec. 24-12	General design principles	§ 26.03.001
Sec. 24-13	Streets	§ 26.03.002
Sec. 24-14	Alleys	§ 26.03.003
Sec. 24-15	Sidewalks	§ 26.03.004
Sec. 24-16	Easements	§ 26.03.005
Sec. 24-17	Blocks	§ 26.03.006
Sec. 24-18	Lots	§ 26.03.007
Sec. 24-19	Street lights	§ 26.03.008
Sec. 24-20	House numbers	§ 26.03.009
Sec. 24-21	Street monuments, survey monuments and lot markers	§ 26.03.010
Sec. 24-22	Water and sanitary sewers	§ 26.03.011
Sec. 24-23	Drainage and storm sewers	§ 26.03.012
Sec. 24-24	Shade trees in single-family residential districts	§ 26.03.013
Article IV. Assurance for Completion of Improvements
Sec. 24-25	Completion of improvements	§ 26.04.001
Sec. 24-26	Alternatives to completion of improvements	§ 26.04.002
Sec. 24-27	Deferral of waiver of required improvements	§ 26.04.003
Sec. 24-28	Reserved
Article V. Administration
Sec. 24-29	Enforcement, violations and penalties, and civil remedies	§ 26.05.001
Sec. 24-30	Variances, exceptions and appeals	§ 26.05.002
Sec. 24-31	Application fees	§ 26.05.003
CHAPTER 25. TAXATION AND FINANCE
Article I. In General
Sec. 25-1	Assessor and collector—Settlement on going out of office	Rpld. by Ord. 07-061
Sec. 25-2	Same—Reports of collections	Rpld. by Ord. 07-061
Sec. 25-3	Tax levy required; rendering property; requirements	§ 18.01.001
Sec. 25-4	Payment of taxes prerequisite to receipt of money due from city	§ 18.01.002
Sec. 25-5—25-19	Reserved
Article II. Ad Valorem Tax
Sec. 25-20	Homestead exemption for persons over sixty-five	§ 18.02.001
Sec. 25-21	Return of property for taxation	Rpld. by Ord. 07-061
Sec. 25-22	Assessment—Procedure	Rpld. by Ord. 07-061
Sec. 25-23	Same—Roll, transferring contents of sheets thereto, what to show, assessor’s certificate; oath of board of equalization	Rpld. by Ord. 07-061
Sec. 25-24	Same—Dividing, separating	Rpld. by Ord. 07-061
Sec. 25-25	Same—Property escaping taxation, supplemental roll, delinquency interest, collection of tax	Rpld. by Ord. 07-061
Sec. 25-26	Receipt books, receipts	Rpld. by Ord. 07-061
Sec. 25-27	Delinquency penalties and interest—Amounts of penalties	§ 18.02.002
Sec. 25-28	Same—Amount of interest, lien of penalty and interest	Rpld. by Ord. 07-061
Sec. 25-29	Same—Collection	Rpld. by Ord. 07-061
Sec. 25-30	Delinquent tax records; sale of property for taxes—Generally	Rpld. by Ord. 07-061
Sec. 25-31	Same—Sale at auction of personal property	Rpld. by Ord. 07-061
Sec. 25-32	Same—Installment, due dates	Rpld. by Ord. 07-061
Sec. 25-33	Same—Failure to pay installments on time	Rpld. by Ord. 07-061
Sec. 25-34	Board of equalization—Membership, terms of office	Rpld. by Ord. 07-061
Sec. 25-35	Same—General powers	Rpld. by Ord. 07-061
Sec. 25-36	Same—Specific powers	Rpld. by Ord. 07-061
Sec. 25-37	Same—Hearings, duties	Rpld. by Ord. 07-061
Sec. 25-38	Same—Raising value, procedure	Rpld. by Ord. 07-061
Sec. 25-39	Filing required; form to be used	Rpld. by Ord. 07-061
Sec. 25-40	Information to be confidential	Rpld. by Ord. 07-061
Sec. 25-41	Approval or disapproval of inventory	Rpld. by Ord. 07-061
Sec. 25-42	Right of tax assessor and collector to review inventory	Rpld. by Ord. 07-061
Sec. 25-43	Authority of tax assessor and collector to file inventory	Rpld. by Ord. 07-061
Sec. 25-44	Additional penalty for delinquent taxes	Rpld. by Ord. 07-061
Sec. 25-45—25-49	Reserved
Article III. Hotel Occupancy Tax
Sec. 25-50	Definitions	§ 18.03.001
Sec. 25-51	Levy; rate; exceptions	§ 18.03.002
Sec. 25-52	Collection	§ 18.03.003
Sec. 25-53	Reports	§ 18.03.004
Sec. 25-54	Rules and regulations	§ 18.03.005
Sec. 25-55	Penalties	§ 18.03.006
Sec. 25-56	Reimbursement for collection costs	§ 18.03.007
Article IV. Exemption for Historically Significant Sites
Sec. 25-57	Definitions	§ 18.04.001
Sec. 25-58	Historic structure preservation tax exemption for residential and commercial buildings	§ 18.04.002
Sec. 25-59	Application process	§ 18.04.003
Sec. 25-60	Certification process	§ 18.04.004
Sec. 25-61	Verification process	§ 18.04.005
Sec. 25-62	Reserved (rpld. by Ord. 88-76)
Sec. 25-63—25-65	Reserved
Article V. Bingo Gross Receipts Tax
Sec. 25-66	Levied	§ 18.01.003
Sec. 25-67—25-70	Reserved
Article VI. Taxation of Leased Motor Vehicles
Sec. 25-71	Taxation of leased motor vehicles	§ 18.02.003
CHAPTER 26. TRAFFIC
Article I. In General
Sec. 26-1	Uniform Act adopted	§ 20.01.001
Sec. 26-2	Definitions	§ 20.01.002
Sec. 26-3, 26-4	Reserved (rpld. by Ord. 84-88)
Sec. 26-5	Large trucks in central business district, hours	§ 20.01.006
Sec. 26-6	Trees and shrubs not to obstruct driver’s view	14.03.011(b)
Sec. 26-7	Rules applicable to authorized emergency vehicles	Rpld. by Ord. 07-069
Sec. 26-8	Driving or riding along railroad tracks	Rpld. by Ord. 07-069
Sec. 26-9	Soliciting rides or business	Rpld. by Ord. 07-069
Sec. 26-10	Negligent collision	§ 20.01.003
Sec. 26-11	Operation of motor-assisted scooters
	(a) Definitions	§ 20.05.001
	(b) Restrictions and prohibitions on location and use	§ 20.05.002
	(c) Helmet required	§ 20.05.003
	(d) Exemption	§ 20.05.004
Sec. 26-12	Reserved (deleted pursuant to city’s instructions)
Sec. 26-13	Authority for traffic control	§ 20.01.004
Sec. 26-14	Oversize load	§ 20.01.005
Secs. 26-15—26-20	Reserved
Article II. Speed Regulations
Sec. 26-21	State speed limits applicable except as otherwise provided	§ 20.03.001
Sec. 26-22	Prima facie speed limits	§ 20.03.002
Sec. 26-23	Maximum and minimum speeds established in certain zones	§ 20.03.003
Sec. 26-24	Speed limits decreased in school zones	§ 20.03.004
Sec. 26-24.1	School zone speed limits; time applicable	§ 20.03.005
Sec. 26-25	Unreasonably slow movement	§ 20.03.006
Sec. 26-26	Reserved (rpld. by Ord. 90-37)
Secs. 26-27—26-39	Reserved
Article III. Stopping, Standing, Parking
Division 1. Generally
Sec. 26-40	Reserved (rpld. by Ord. 98-64)
Sec. 26-41	Impounding of vehicles—Vehicles unattended for forty-eight hours; redemption and sale	§ 20.04.002
Sec. 26-42	Angle parking prohibited	§ 20.04.004
Sec. 26-43	Loading and unloading at angle, permit therefor	§ 20.04.005
Sec. 26-44	Stopping on railroad tracks	§ 20.04.006
Sec. 26-45	Night parking of commercial vehicles	§ 20.04.007
Sec. 26-45.1	Parking limited at public library	§ 20.04.008
Sec. 26-46	Prohibited purposes	§ 20.04.009
Sec. 26-47	Public carrier stops and zones—Restricted use	§ 20.04.010
Sec. 26-48	Same—Buses and taxicabs; regulations	§ 20.04.011
Sec. 26-49	Parking in municipal lots; rules and regulations; fees	Rpld. by Ord. 07-069
Sec. 26-50	Parking beyond time limit	§ 20.04.003
Sec. 26-51	Presumption	§ 20.04.001
Secs. 26-52—26-59	Reserved
Division 2. Parking Meters
Sec. 26-60	Times regulations applicable	§ 20.04.041
Sec. 26-61	Zones	Rpld. by Ord. 07-069
Sec. 26-62	Installation, coins, time limits, legend	§ 20.04.042
Sec. 26-63	Spaces	§ 20.04.043
Sec. 26-64	Deposit of coins, exceeding time limit	§ 20.04.044
Sec. 26-65	Slugs	Rpld. by Ord. 07-069
Sec. 26-66	Tampering with meter	§ 20.04.045
Sec. 26-67	Use of proceeds; collection of coins, disposition, bond of collector	§ 20.04.046
Sec. 26-68	Reserved metered parking spaces	§ 20.04.047
Secs. 26-69—26-89	Reserved
Article IV. Parades
Sec. 26-90	Definitions	§ 20.06.001
Sec. 26-91	Parade permit required; exceptions	§ 20.06.031
Sec. 26-92	Application for parade permit	§ 20.06.032
Sec. 26-93	Standards for issuance; action on application	§ 20.06.034
Sec. 26-94	Denial or revocation of permit	§ 20.06.035
Sec. 26-95	Appeal procedure; final decision	§ 20.06.036
Sec. 26-96	Interference with parade; driving through parade; parking on parade route	§ 20.06.003
Sec. 26-97	Permit fees; commercial parades; reimbursement of costs	§ 20.06.033
Sec. 26-98	Enforcement	§ 20.06.002
Sec. 26-99	Occupancy of the public right-of-way by privately-owned bus benches	Rpld. by Ord. 07-069
CHAPTER 27. TRAILERS AND TRAILER PARKS
Sec. 27-1	Definitions	§ 24.06.001
Sec. 27-2	Enforcing officer	§ 24.06.002
Sec. 27-3	Action to prevent and abate violation	§ 24.06.003
Sec. 27-4	Parking inside and outside a trailer park	§ 24.06.004
Sec. 27-5	Park permit—Required; conditions; fee	§ 24.06.042
Sec. 27-6	Same—Revocation of type “A” trailer park permit	§ 24.06.043
Sec. 27-7	Building permit required	§ 24.06.041
Sec. 27-8	Minimum standards for type “A” trailer park	§ 24.06.005
Sec. 27-9	Minimum standards for type “B” trailer park	§ 24.06.006
Sec. 27-10	Uses permitted in type “A” or “B” trailer parks	§ 24.06.007
CHAPTER 28. UTILITIES
Article I. In General
Sec. 28-1	Tampering with apparatus, placing posters thereon	§ 22.01.001
Sec. 28-2	Interference of installations with private property	§ 22.01.002
Sec. 28-3	Underground installations, furnishing plan, permission to lay	§ 22.01.003
Sec. 28-4	Cable television or community antenna system operation without franchise prohibited	§ 22.01.004
Sec. 28-5	Bus fares—Schedule of regular fares	20.07.003(a)
Sec. 28-6	Same—Schedule of special fares	20.07.003(b)
Sec. 28-7	Reserved (rpld. by Ord. 05-028)
Secs. 28-8—28-20	Reserved
Article II. Solid Waste Disposal
Division 1. Generally
Sec. 28-20.1	Definitions	§ 22.05.001
Sec. 28-20.2	Administration and enforcement	§ 22.05.002
Sec. 28-20.3	Notice of violation—Authority to issue	§ 22.05.003(a)
Sec. 28-20.4	Same—Method of issuance	§ 22.05.003(b)
Sec. 28-20.5	Same—Response	§ 22.05.003(c)
Sec. 28-20.6	Violation of article	§ 22.05.004
Sec. 28-20.7	Bulk containers utilized by commercial establishments	§ 22.05.005
Sec. 28-20.8	Hazardous refuse not to be placed in collection containers; special care and preparation required before placing certain refuse items in containers	§ 22.05.006
Sec. 28-20.9	Disposal of refuse and debris from construction, demolition, etc., operations	§ 22.05.007
Sec. 28-20.10	Collection, removal and disposal of industrial waste	§ 22.05.008
Sec. 28-20.11	Unlawful deposits generally; littering	§ 22.05.009
Sec. 28-20.12	Placing refuse or refuse containers on, in or over drainage systems	§ 22.05.010
Sec. 28-20.13	Property to be kept free of litter	§ 22.05.011
Sec. 28-20.14	Interference with or damaging containers	§ 22.05.012
Sec. 28-20.15	Scavenging of recyclable materials from residential areas prohibited	§ 22.05.013
Division 2. Collection by City
Sec. 28-21.1	Containers generally	§ 22.05.051
Sec. 28-21.2	Solid waste collection service	§ 22.05.052
Sec. 28-21.3	Points of collection	§ 22.05.053
Sec. 28-21.4	Holiday collection schedule	§ 22.05.054
Sec. 28-21.5	Refuse from multiple-unit dwellings not to be collected	§ 22.05.055
Sec. 28-21.6	Storage or preparation of yard trash, limbs, shrubbery, etc. for collection	§ 22.05.056
Sec. 28-21.7	Forking of debris flooded or washed upon private property	§ 22.05.057
Sec. 28-21.8	Unlawful to deposit yard waste in automated containers	§ 22.05.058
Sec. 28-21.9	Collection of white goods	§ 22.05.059
Sec. 28-21.10	Collection of tires	§ 22.05.060
Sec. 28-21.11	Disposal of yardwaste	§ 22.05.061
Sec. 28-21.12	Trash at vacant property	§ 22.05.062
Sec. 28-21.13	Collection of residential trash located on more than one acre	§ 22.05.063
Division 3. Private Collectors
Sec. 28-22.1	Franchise required	§ 22.05.101
Sec. 28-22.2	Maintenance, etc., of vehicles and other equipment	§ 22.05.103
Sec. 28-22.3	Inspection of containers and vehicles	§ 22.05.103
Sec. 28-22.4	Collections to be made from customer’s premises	§ 22.05.105
Division 4. City Landfill
Sec. 28-23.1	Use by private collectors—Generally	§ 22.05.134
Sec. 28-23.2	Same—Disposal permit	§ 22.05.171
Sec. 28-23.3	Hours of operation	§ 22.05.135
Sec. 28-23.4	Determination of acceptability of deposits	§ 22.05.136
Sec. 28-23.5	Delivery vehicles to conform to Solid Waste Disposal Act	§ 22.05.137
Sec. 28-23.6	Liability of officers, etc., of corporation, partnership or association for violation of article	§ 22.05.138
Division 5. Service Fees
Sec. 28-24.1	Collection and removal charges—Residential service	§ 22.05.211
Sec. 28-24.2	Same—Public, business and commercial establishments	§ 22.05.212
Sec. 28-24.3	Collection of charges	§ 22.05.213
Sec. 28-24.4	Landfill fees; permit application	§ 22.05.214
Secs. 28-25—28-39	Reserved
Division 6. Miscellaneous
Sec. 28-40	Disposal permit; condition for issuance of permit	§ 22.05.172
Sec. 28-41	Revocation of permit; appeal	§ 22.05.173
Sec. 28-42	Landfill—Vehicles entitled to unload	§ 22.05.131
Sec. 28-43	Same—Unauthorized removal of material from	§ 22.05.132
Sec. 28-44	Same—Materials not accepted	§ 22.05.133
Sec. 28-45	Hauling of garbage, trash, waste or refuse on city streets	§ 22.05.014
Secs. 28-46—28-49	Reserved
Article III. Water and Sewer Regulations Generally
Sec. 28-50	Water service rates	§ 22.02.001
Sec. 28-51	Wastewater service rates	§ 22.02.002
Sec. 28-52	Payment of charges and deposits	§ 22.02.003
Sec. 28-53	Connection to water and sewer systems and fees	§ 22.02.004
Sec. 28-54	Testing water meters	§ 22.02.005
Sec. 28-55	Water and sewer service outside city	§ 22.02.006
Sec. 28-56	Fluoridation of water supply	§ 22.02.007
Sec. 28-57	Cross-connection control and prevention
	(a) Purpose	§ 22.02.051
	(b) Cross-connection control prohibited	§ 22.02.052
	(c) Definitions	§ 22.02.053
	(d) Applicability	§ 22.02.054
	(e) Cost of compliance	§ 22.02.055
	(f) Pressure loss	§ 22.02.056
	(g) Thermal expansion	§ 22.02.057
	(h) Rental properties	§ 22.02.058
	(i) Right of entry	§ 22.02.059
	(j) Abatement by city	§ 22.02.060
	(k) Fire hydrant protection	§ 22.02.061
	(l) Installation requirements	§ 22.02.062
	(m) Annual inspections and maintenance	§ 22.02.063
	(n) Emergency suspension of water utility service	§ 22.02.064
	(o) Nonemergency termination of water utility service	§ 22.02.065
	(p) Penalties	§ 22.02.066
Sec. 28-58	Grease and grit traps
	(a) Purpose	§ 22.02.101
	(b) Definitions	§ 22.02.102
	(c) Prohibitions	§ 22.02.103
	(d) Responsibilities of generator	§ 22.02.104
	(e) Bioremediation	§ 22.02.105
	(f) Request for exemption	§ 22.02.106
	(g) Monitoring and surcharges for BOD/TSS concentrations	§ 22.02.107
	(h) Right of entry, inspection, and sampling	§ 22.02.108
	(i) Penalties	§ 22.02.109
	(j) Adjustment of standards	§ 22.02.110
Sec. 28-59	Drought contingency
	(a) Declaration of policy, purpose, and intent	§ 22.06.001
	(b) Public involvement	§ 22.06.002
	(c) Public education	§ 22.06.003
	(d) Coordination with regional water planning groups	§ 22.06.004
	(e) Authorization	§ 22.06.005
	(f) Application	§ 22.06.006
	(g) Definitions	§ 22.06.007
	(h) Criteria for initiation and termination of drought response stages	§ 22.06.008
	(i) Drought response stages	§ 22.06.009(a)
	(j) Stage 1 response—Mild water shortage conditions	§ 22.06.009(b)
	(k) Stage 2 response—Moderate water shortage conditions	§ 22.06.009(c)
	(l) Stage 3 response—Severe water shortage conditions	§ 22.06.009(d)
	(m) Stage 4 response—Critical water shortage conditions	§ 22.06.009(e)
	(n) Stage 5 response—Emergency water shortage conditions	§ 22.06.009(f)
	(o) Enforcement	§ 22.06.010
	(p) Variances	§ 22.06.011
	(q) Application of drought contingency plan to wholesale customers of the city water system	§ 22.06.012
Secs. 28-60—28-79	Reserved
Article IV. Water and Sewer Line Extensions
Sec. 28-80	Definitions	§ 22.02.141
Sec. 28-81	Purpose and scope	§ 22.02.142
Sec. 28-82	General rules for extensions	§ 22.02.143
Sec. 28-83	Charges for sewer and water service	§ 22.02.144
Sec. 28-84	Exemption	§ 22.02.145
Sec. 28-85	Reimbursement	§ 22.02.146
Sec. 28-86	Extensions outside of city	§ 22.02.147
Sec. 28-87	Construction requirements	§ 22.02.148
Sec. 28-88	Exceptions to policy	Rpld. by Ord. 08-040
Secs. 28-89—28-99	Reserved
Article V. Industrial Wastes Standards
Sec. 28-100	Definitions	Rpld. by Ord. 22-070
Sec. 28-101	Use of the public sewers	Rpld. by Ord. 22-070
Sec. 28-102	Permits	Rpld. by Ord. 22-070
Sec. 28-103	Enforcement	Rpld. by Ord. 22-070
Sec. 28-104	Fees and surcharges	Rpld. by Ord. 22-070
Sec. 28-105	Power and authority of enforcing agents	Rpld. by Ord. 22-070
Sec. 28-106	Penalties; costs	Rpld. by Ord. 22-070
Secs. 28-107—28-109	Reserved
Article VI. Service Rates of Regulated Companies
Sec. 28-110	Increasing; hearing on application therefor	§ 22.04.001
Sec. 28-111	Forfeiture of franchise for rate violation	§ 22.04.002
Sec. 28-112	Entex Inc.—Definitions	§ 22.04.003(a)
Sec. 28-113	Same—Natural gas supplied for individual use; resale or sharing prohibited	§ 22.04.003(b)
Sec. 28-114	Same—Schedules of rates for natural gas, natural gas service	§ 22.04.003(c)
Sec. 28-115	Same—Right of city council to regulate rates preserved	§ 22.04.003(d)
Sec. 28-116	Southwestern Bell Telephone Company—Schedule	Rpld. by Ord. 08-040
Sec. 28-117	Same—Miscellaneous charges	Rpld. by Ord. 08-040
Sec. 28-118	Same—Power to regulate reserved to city	Rpld. by Ord. 08-040
Sec. 28-119	Gulf States Utilities Company electricity rate schedules—On file	Rpld. by Ord. 08-040
Sec. 28-120	Same—Computation of charge for electric service when bill paid within thirty days or later	Rpld. by Ord. 08-040
Sec. 28-121—28-129	Reserved
Article VII. Street Rental
Sec. 28-130	Report of gross receipts	Rpld. by Ord. 08-040
Sec. 28-131	Examination of books	Rpld. by Ord. 08-040
Sec. 28-132	Amount of rental	Rpld. by Ord. 08-040
Sec. 28-133	Receipt for payment	Rpld. by Ord. 08-040
Sec. 28-134	Additional to taxes	Rpld. by Ord. 08-040
Sec. 28-135	Requirements of other regulations not affected	Rpld. by Ord. 08-040
Sec. 28-136	Article not to be construed as a franchise	Rpld. by Ord. 08-040
Sec. 28-137	Other restrictions and regulations may be imposed	Rpld. by Ord. 08-040
Sec. 28-138	Examination and inspection of installations, remedying defects	Rpld. by Ord. 08-040
Sec. 28-139	Penalty—Operation without payment	Rpld. by Ord. 08-040
Sec. 28-140	Same—Failure to make report or allow examination of books	Rpld. by Ord. 08-040
Article VIII. Watershed Protection Regulations
Sec. 28-141	Watershed protection regulations	§ 22.01.005
CHAPTER 29. VEHICLES FOR HIRE
Article I. In General
Sec. 29-1—29-19		Reserved
Article II. Ambulances
Sec. 29-20	Definitions	§ 10.07.001
Sec. 29-21	Operating ambulance without permit	§ 10.07.041
Sec. 29-22	Ambulance permit; application	§ 10.07.042
Sec. 29-23	Conditions for issuance of ambulance permit	§ 10.07.043
Sec. 29-24	Equipment	§ 10.07.002
Sec. 29-25	Licensed personnel	§ 10.07.003
Sec. 29-26	Personnel identification card	Rpld. by Ord. 08-046
Sec. 29-27	Communications	§ 10.07.004
Sec. 29-28	Transport of injured or ill persons	§ 10.07.005
Sec. 29-29	Ambulance inspection	§ 10.07.006
Sec. 29-30	Suspension or revocation of ambulance permit	§ 10.07.044
Sec. 29-31	Appeal	§ 10.07.045
Sec. 29-32	Ambulance driver’s license required	§ 10.07.007
Sec. 29-33	Application for ambulance driver’s license	§ 10.07.008
Sec. 29-34	Suspension or revocation of ambulance driver’s license	§ 10.07.009
Sec. 29-35	Radio notification to health authority of location and availability	§ 10.07.010
Sec. 29-36	Reserved (rpld. by Ord. 90-54)
Sec. 29-37	Reserved (rpld. by Ord. 90-54)
Sec. 29-38	Fees	§ 10.07.011
Sec. 29-39	Reserved
Article III. Taxicabs
Sec. 29-40	Definitions	§ 6.07.001
Sec. 29-41	Permit—Required; contents of application	§ 6.07.041
Sec. 29-42	Same—Notice of filing application; determination of public convenience and necessity; issuance; denial; renewal; transferability	§ 6.07.042
Sec. 29-43	Reserved (rpld. by Ord. 05-073)
Sec. 29-44	Same—Statement of receipts; bookkeeping; failure to file statement or pay fee	§ 6.07.043
Sec. 29-45	Same—Cancellation unless taxicab operated for twenty days of each month	§ 6.07.044
Sec. 29-46	Withdrawing and substituting taxicabs	§ 6.07.002
Sec. 29-47	Insurance	§ 6.07.003
Sec. 29-48	Ad valorem taxes—Payment required, delinquency causes revocation of permit	§ 6.07.004(a)
Sec. 29-49	Same—Operation without payment unlawful	§ 6.07.004(b)
Sec. 29-50	Condition of vehicle; inspections	§ 6.07.005
Sec. 29-51	Chauffeur’s license	§ 6.07.006
Sec. 29-52	Rates and fares—Amounts; regulations	§ 6.07.072
Sec. 29-53	Same—Refusal of passenger to pay	§ 6.07.073
Sec. 29-54	Taximeters—Required	§ 6.07.071(a)
Sec. 29-55	Same—To be in operation while conveying passengers	§ 6.07.071(b)
Sec. 29-56	Terminals; required; soliciting at stations prohibited; remaining in cab at subterminals	§ 6.07.007
Sec. 29-57	Signs; numbering; lettering	§ 6.07.008
Sec. 29-58	Maximum load	§ 6.07.009
Sec. 29-59	Persons permitted to ride; picking up additional passengers	§ 6.07.011
Sec. 29-60	Maximum driving hours	§ 6.07.012
Sec. 29-61	Cruising	§ 6.07.012
Sec. 29-62	Soliciting patrons—By calling out to any person	§ 6.07.013(a)
Sec. 29-63	Same—By driver	§ 6.07.013(b)
Sec. 29-64	Property left in cabs	§ 6.07.014
Secs. 29-65—29-69	Reserved
Article IV. Tow Trucks, Towing Companies and Tow Truck Operators
Sec. 29-70	Definitions	§ 6.08.001
Sec. 29-71	Operation of tow truck	§ 6.08.002
Sec. 29-72	Permits for towing companies; required; procedure; fee; term	§ 6.08.003
Sec. 29-73	Nonconsent towing fees	§ 6.08.004
Sec. 29-74	Denial, suspension or revocation of any permit or license	§ 6.08.005
Sec. 29-75	Responsibilities—Tow truck operator; towing company	§ 6.08.006
Sec. 29-76	Penalties; fines	§ 6.08.007
CHAPTER 30 ZONING
Article I. In General
Sec. 30-1	Title	§ 28.01.001
Sec. 30-2	Adoption of statutes authorizing zoning ordinances	§ 28.01.002
Sec. 30-3	Purpose	§ 28.01.003
Sec. 30-4	Definitions	§ 28.01.004
Sec. 30-5	Zoning district establishment	§ 28.01.005
Sec. 30-6	Annexation zoning policy	§ 28.01.006
Article II. District Regulations
Sec. 30-7	A-R, Agricultural-Residential District regulations	§ 28.03.001
Sec. 30-8	R-S, Residential Single-Family Dwelling District regulations	§ 28.03.002
Sec. 30-9	RM-M, Residential Multiple-Family Dwelling—Medium Density District regulations	§ 28.03.003
Sec. 30-10	RM-H, Residential Multiple-Family Dwelling—High Density District regulations	§ 28.03.004
Sec. 30-11	RCR, Residential Conservation and Revitalization District regulations	§ 28.03.005
Sec. 30-11.1	OP, Office Park District regulations	§ 28.03.007
Sec. 30-12	NC, Neighborhood Commercial District regulations	§ 28.03.008
Sec. 30-13	NSC, Neighborhood Shopping Center District regulations	§ 28.03.009
Sec. 30-14	Reserved (rpld. by Ord. 98-7)
Sec. 30-15	GC-MD, General Commercial Multiple- Family Dwelling District regulations	§ 28.03.010
Sec. 30-15.1	GC-MD-2, General Commercial Multiple-Family Dwelling-2 District regulations	§ 28.03.011
Sec. 30-15.3	Reserved (rpld. by Ord. 05-034)
Sec. 30-16	CBD, Central Business District regulations	§ 28.03.012
Sec. 30-17	C-M, Commercial-Manufacturing District regulations	§ 28.03.013
Sec. 30-18	LI, Light Industrial District regulations	§ 28.03.014
Sec. 30-19	HI, Heavy Industrial District regulations	§ 28.03.015
Sec. 30-20	PUD, Planned Unit Development District regulations	§ 28.03.016
Sec. 30-21	Reserved (rpld. by Ord. 93-28)
Sec. 30-21.1	HC-L, Historic-Cultural Landmark Preservation designation	§ 28.03.017
Sec. 30-21.2	Historic-Cultural Landmark Preservation Overlay District	§ 28.03.018
Sec. 30-22	PD, Port Development District regulations	§ 28.03.019
Sec. 30-23	UC, Urban Corridor Overlay District regulations	§ 28.03.020
Sec. 30-23.1	Major/Dowlen/Gladys/Hwy. 105 Sign Overlay District regulations	§ 28.03.021
Sec. 30-24	Permitted uses	§ 28.03.023
Sec. 30-25	District area and height regulations	§ 28.03.024
Article III. Supplemental Provisions
Sec. 30-26	Specific use permits	§ 28.04.001
Sec. 30-27	Off-street parking and loading regulations	§ 28.04.002
Sec. 30-28	Sign regulations	§ 28.04.003
Sec. 30-29	Planned unit development standards and requirements	§ 28.04.004
Sec. 30-30	Nonconforming buildings, structures and uses of land	§ 28.04.005
Sec. 30-31	Landscaping and screening requirements	§ 28.04.006
Sec. 30-32	Performance standards	§ 28.04.007
Sec. 30-33	Special conditions	§ 28.04.008
Article IV. Administration
Sec. 30-34	Enforcement, violations and penalties	§ 28.02.001
Sec. 30-35	Issuance of building permits and utility service	§ 28.02.002
Sec. 30-36	Certificate of occupancy and compliance	§ 28.02.004
Sec. 30-37	Board of adjustment	§ 28.02.005
Sec. 30-38	Planning commission	§ 28.02.006
Sec. 30-39	Historic landmark commission	§ 28.02.007
Sec. 30-40	Changes, amendments, and specific use permits	§ 28.02.008