This table shows the location or gives the disposition of the chapters, sections and subsections of the 1999 Katy Code of Ordinances within this revised code. The abbreviation “NIC” means the provision is not included in this code, though not necessarily repealed.
1999 CODE OF ORDINANCES
2014 CODE OF ORDINANCES
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
Article 1.100 Code of Ordinances
Sec. 1.101
Designation and citation of code
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 1.102
Catchlines of articles and sections
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 1.103
Definitions and rules of construction
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code with the exception of the definition of “private street” which was amended by Ord. 2536
Sec. 1.104
Amendments to code
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 1.105
Supplementation of code
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 1.106
General penalty for code violations
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 1.107
Severability of parts of code
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
Article 1.200 Sales Tax
Sec. 1.201
Local sales tax adopted
Sec. 1.202
Local sales tax retained on gas and electricity
Sec. 1.203
Taxation of telecommunications services
Sec. 1.204
State requested to include city in suit to recover delinquent sales tax
Article 1.300 Fiscal Year
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Article 1.400 Ad Valorem Tax
Sec. 1.401
Assessment and collection
Sec. 1.402
Collection expense in connection with delinquent taxes
Superseded by Ord. 2785
Sec. 1.403
Continued taxation of freeport goods
Sec. 1.404
Residence homestead exemption
Sec. 1.405
Goods in transit
Amnd. by Ord. 2519
Article 1.500 Elderly and Disabled Homestead Tax Exemptions
Sec. 1.501
Forty thousand dollars ($40,000.00) exempt
Sec. 1.502
Effective date
Sec. 1.503
Claimant to file with tax assessor-collector; requirements
Sec. 1.504
Tax assessor-collector to determine eligibility
Sec. 1.505
When exemptions shall be allowed
Sec. 1.506
Eligibility to be determined each year
Article 1.600 City Divided Into Wards
Article 1.700 Compensation for City Council
Sec. 1.701
Salary of mayor and councilmembers
Amnd. by Ord. 2517
Sec. 1.702
Expenses
Article 1.800 Municipal Elections
Sec. 1.801
Date of elections
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 1.802
Runoff elections
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 1.803
Spanish language election procedures
Article 1.900 Emergency Ambulance Service
Sec. 1.901
Description and scope of service
Sec. 1.902
Operation of ambulance service
Sec. 1.903
Service charges and fees
Sec. 1.904
Collection of charges
Sec. 1.905
Exercise of governmental function
Article 1.1000 Waller County Appraisal District
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Article 1.1100 Katy Industrial Development Corporation Created
(a) Created
(b) Designation as instrumentality of city
(c) Powers; financial obligations
(d) Articles of incorporation; bylaws
(e) Approval of issuance of bonds
(f) Conveyance of title to property upon dissolution of corporation
(g) Purpose and intent
Article 1.1200 City Council Meetings
Sec. 1.1201
Conduct of meetings
Amnd. by Ord. 3103
Sec. 1.1202
Audience comments
Amnd. by Ord. 3103
Sec. 1.1203
General provisions
(a) Prohibited use of chambers
Amnd. by Ord. 3103
(b) Request for information
Amnd. by Ord. 3103
(c) Confirmation
Amnd. by Ord. 3103
(d) Budget account
Amnd. by Ord. 3103
(e) Time limit
Amnd. by Ord. 3103
(f) Finances
Amnd. by Ord. 3103
(g) Variances
Amnd. by Ord. 3103
(h) Suspension of rules
Amnd. by Ord. 3103
Article 1.1300 Disposition of Abandoned Property
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Article 1.1400 Official Newspaper Designated
Article 1.1500 City Depository Designated
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Article 1.1600 Tax Abatement
Sec. 1.1601
Definitions
Sec. 1.1602
Abatement authorized
Sec. 1.1603
Application
Sec. 1.1604
Public hearing and approval
Sec. 1.1605
Agreement
Sec. 1.1606
Default and recapture
Sec. 1.1607
Administration
Sec. 1.1608
Assignment
Sec. 1.1609
Sunset provision
Article 1.1700 Records Management
Sec. 1.1701
Definition of city of Katy records
Sec. 1.1702
Additional definitions
Sec. 1.1703
City of Katy records declared public property
Sec. 1.1704
Policy
Sec. 1.1705
Designation of records management officer
Sec. 1.1706
Establishment of records management committee; duties
Sec. 1.1707
Records management plan to be developed; approval of plan; authority of plan
Sec. 1.1708
Duties of records management officer
Sec. 1.1709
Duties and responsibilities of department heads
Sec. 1.1710
Designation of records liaison officers
Sec. 1.1711
Records control schedules to be developed; approval, filing with state
Sec. 1.1712
Implementation of records control schedules; destruction of records under schedule
Sec. 1.1713
Destruction of unscheduled records
Sec. 1.1714
Records center
Article 1.1800 Wildflower Area Regulations
Sec. 1.1801
Prohibitions
Sec. 1.1802
Designation of wildflower area
Sec. 1.1803
Destruction by minors
Sec. 1.1804
Defenses
Sec. 1.1805
Wildflowers defined
Article 1.1900 Emergency Management
Division 1. Generally
Sec. 1.1901
Office of emergency management director created
Sec. 1.1902
Powers and duties of emergency management director
Sec. 1.1903
Emergency management council
Sec. 1.1904
Duties and responsibilities of emergency management director
Sec. 1.1905
Emergency management plan adopted
Amnd. by Ord. 2735
Sec. 1.1906
Unauthorized use of warning signal
Sec. 1.1907
Superseding powers
Sec. 1.1908
Section not to conflict with other orders
Sec. 1.1909
Liability
Sec. 1.1910
Expenditure of public funds for emergency management
Sec. 1.1911
Interference with emergency management organization or regulations
Sec. 1.1912
Allegiance to government
Secs. 1.1913—1.1930 Reserved
Division 2. Incident Management
Sec. 1.1931
National Incident Management System (NIMS)
Article 1.2000 Investment Policy
Sec. 1.2001
Purpose
Amnd. by Ord. 2538
Sec. 1.2002
Investment strategy
Amnd. by Ord. 2538
Sec. 1.2003
Scope
Amnd. by Ord. 2538
Sec. 1.2004
Investment objectives
Amnd. by Ord. 2538
Sec. 1.2005
Investment responsibility
Amnd. by Ord. 2538
Sec. 1.2006
Authorized investments
Amnd. by Ord. 2538
Sec. 1.2007
Diversification
Amnd. by Ord. 2538
Sec. 1.2008
Authorized financial dealers and institutions
Amnd. by Ord. 2538
Sec. 1.2009
Delivery versus payment
Amnd. by Ord. 2538
Sec. 1.2010
Safekeeping and collateralization
Amnd. by Ord. 2538
Sec. 1.2011
Internal control
Amnd. by Ord. 2538
Sec. 1.2012
Performance
Amnd. by Ord. 2538
Sec. 1.2013
Reporting
Amnd. by Ord. 2538
Sec. 1.2014
Investment policy adoption and amendment
Amnd. by Ord. 2538
Sec. 1.2015
Glossary of terms
Amnd. by Ord. 2538
Sec. 1.2016
Certification of business organization; sample form
Amnd. by Ord. 2538
Article 1.2100 Katy Economic Development Program
Sec. 1.2101
Program availability
Sec. 1.2102
Application
Sec. 1.2103
Conditions of agreement
Sec. 1.2104
Facility responsibilities
Sec. 1.2105
Determination of figures and amounts
Sec. 1.2106
Assignability
Sec. 1.2107
Term of guidelines and criteria
Sec. 1.2108
Definitions
Article 1.2200 Payment of City Fees by Personal Check
Article 1.2300 Charitable Organizations Tax Exemptions
Article 1.2400 Hotel Occupancy Tax
Sec. 1.2401
Definitions
Sec. 1.2402
Tax levied; amount; exemptions
Sec. 1.2403
Collection of tax
Sec. 1.2404
Quarterly reports to tax assessor collector
Sec. 1.2405
Rules and regulations of tax-assessor collector; access to books and records
Sec. 1.2406
Penalties
Sec. 1.2407
Additional penalties
Sec. 1.2408
Additional authorization to bring suit
Sec. 1.2409
Use of revenue derived from levy of hotel occupancy tax
Sec. 1.2410
Administrative requirements; accountability; keeping of records
Sec. 1.2411
Effective date
Article 1.2500 Easements and Rights-of-Way Abandonment
Sec. 1.2501
Application
Article 1.2600 Payment of Fees and Other Costs
Sec. 1.2601
Definitions
Sec. 1.2602
Method of payment
Sec. 1.2603
Processing fee
Sec. 1.2604
Service charge
Sec. 1.2605
Encumbrance of credit card; fee
Sec. 1.2606
Disposition of additional fees and charges
Article 1.2700 Tree Preservation and Protection
Sec. 1.2701
Purpose
Sec. 1.2702
Definitions
Sec. 1.2703
Vegetation manager and forestry advisory board
Sec. 1.2704
Annual survey
Sec. 1.2705
Protection of municipal trees
Sec. 1.2706
Trees on public property
Sec. 1.2707
Penalties
Article 1.2800 Parks and Recreation
Division 1. Generally
Secs. 1.2801—1.2815 Reserved
Division 2. Reservation and Facility Use Policies
Sec. 1.2816
Purpose
Superseded by Ord. 2739
Sec. 1.2817
Definitions
Superseded by Ord. 2739
Sec. 1.2818
Eligibility
Superseded by Ord. 2739
Sec. 1.2819
Reservation procedure
Superseded by Ord. 2739
Sec. 1.2820
Payment of fees and deposits
Superseded by Ord. 2739
Sec. 1.2821
Security deposit
Superseded by Ord. 2739
Sec. 1.2822
City property
Superseded by Ord. 2739
Sec. 1.2823
Personal property
Superseded by Ord. 2739
Sec. 1.2824
Event security
Superseded by Ord. 2739
Sec. 1.2825
Set up
Superseded by Ord. 2739
Sec. 1.2826
Alcoholic beverages
Superseded by Ord. 2739
Sec. 1.2827
Clean up
Superseded by Ord. 2739
Sec. 1.2828
Changes or cancellations
Superseded by Ord. 2739
Sec. 1.2829
Emergencies
§ 1.11.154 superseded by Ord. 2739; App. A, § A2.005 amnd. by Ord. 2663
Sec. 1.2830
Sports facilities rental
Superseded by Ord. 2739
Sec. 1.2831
Sports facilities tournament rental (baseball/softball)
Superseded by Ord. 2739
Sec. 1.2832
Sports facilities tennis courts and league rental
Superseded by Ord. 2739
CHAPTER 2 ANIMAL CONTROL
Article 2.100 Livestock and Fowl
Sec. 2.101
Keeping regulated
Amnd. by Ord. 2623
Sec. 2.102
Permit required
Amnd. by Ord. 2623
Sec. 2.103
Revocation of permit
Sec. 2.104
Inspection
Amnd. by Ord. 2623
Sec. 2.105
Livestock or fowl near residence or business
Amnd. by Ord. 2623
Sec. 2.106
Livestock and fowl sanitation
Sec. 2.107
Livestock and fowl noise
Sec. 2.108
Complaints
Sec. 2.109
Public nuisance declared
Sec. 2.110
Livestock and fowl defined
Sec. 2.111
Violations, penalties, and enforcement
Amnd. by Ord. 2623
Sec. 2.112
Livestock and fowl running at large
Sec. 2.113
Duty to impound livestock or fowl running at large
Sec. 2.114
Redeeming impounded livestock or fowl
§ 2.02.011 App. A, § A3.005 amnd. by Ord. 2663
Sec. 2.115
Future Farmers of America and 4-H projects
Amnd. by Ord. 2623
Sec. 2.116
Katy Independent School District
Amnd. by Ord. 2623
Sec. 2.117
Existing permits
Sec. 2.118
Qualifying agriculture land exempt
Dltd. by Ord. 2623
Article 2.200 Dogs and Cats
Sec. 2.201
Definitions
Sec. 2.202
Dogs not allowed to run at large on public property
Sec. 2.203
Dogs and/or cats not to be allowed to run at large on private property
Sec. 2.204
Licensing and vaccination required
Amnd. by Ord. 2623
Sec. 2.205
City to provide impoundment facilities
Sec. 2.206
City to appoint animal control officer
Sec. 2.207
Dogs and cats to wear collar and tags at all times
Sec. 2.208
Duty to impound dogs running at large on public property
Sec. 2.209
Duty to impound dogs and cats running at large on private property
Sec. 2.210
Any person may deliver a dog or cat to the Katy animal control officer
Sec. 2.211
Dogs and cats taken up by public
Amnd. by Ord. 2623
Sec. 2.212
City of Katy animal control officer to maintain registry
Sec. 2.213
Redemption of impounded licensed dogs and cats
Sec. 2.214
Redemption of impounded unlicensed dogs and cats
Amnd. by Ord. 2740
Sec. 2.215
Licensed dogs and cats to be kept for six (6) days
Amnd. by Ord. 2740
Sec. 2.216
Unlicensed dogs and cats to be kept for three (3) days
Amnd. by Ord. 2740
Sec. 2.217
Expiration of redemption time
Amnd. by Ord. 2740
Sec. 2.218
Owner may redeem dog or cat from purchaser within thirty (30) days
Dltd. by Ord. 2740
Sec. 2.219
City of Katy animal control officer to keep disposition records
Sec. 2.220
City of Katy animal control officer shall file reports under oath
Sec. 2.221
Municipal court may determine if dog or cat is vicious or dangerous to public
Sec. 2.222
Violations and penalties
(a) Keeping unlicensed and unvaccinated dogs and cats over six (6) months of age
(b) Refusing to deliver dogs or cats to the City of Katy animal control officer; dogs or cats suspected of rabies; penalty
(1) Refusal to deliver unlicensed or unvaccinated dog or cat for impoundment
(2) Destruction or confinement of animals suspected of having rabies
(3) Impoundment of animal biting person or suspected of having rabies
(4) Refusal to deliver suspected rabid animal for impoundment
(c) Allowing dogs to run at large
(d) Obstructing City of Katy animal control officer from enforcing section
Sec. 2.223
Dog parks
Article 2.300 Dangerous Dogs
Sec. 2.301
Dangerous dogs
Sec. 2.302
Requirements for owner of dangerous dog
Sec. 2.303
Registration of dangerous dog
Sec. 2.304
Attack by dangerous dog
Sec. 2.305
Violations
Sec. 2.306
Defense
Article 2.400 Limitation on Number of Animals
CHAPTER 3 BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION
Article 3.100 Construction Codes
Sec. 3.101
Adoption of international, standard and national codes
Standard Amusement Device Code
Deleted by Ord. 2587
International Building Code
Amnd. by Ord. 2587
Existing Buildings Code
Amnd. by Ord. 2587
International Fire Code
Amnd. by Ord. 2587
International Fuel and Gas Code
Amnd. by Ord. 2587
International Property Maintenance Code
Amnd. by Ord. 2587
International Plumbing Code
Amnd. by Ord. 2587
International Residential Code
Amnd. by Ord. 2587
International Mechanical Code
Amnd. by Ord. 2587
National Electrical Code
Amnd. by Ord. 2587
International Energy Code
Amnd. by Ord. 2587
Sec. 3.102
Construction code permit fees
Sec. 3.103
Appeals
Sec. 3.104
Local amendments
Amnd. by Ord. 2587
Sec. 3.105
Contractor's registration required
App. A, § A4.006 amnd. by Ord. 2663
Article 3.200 Mobile Homes
Sec. 3.201
Definitions
Sec. 3.202
Prohibited location of manufactured home
Sec. 3.203
Placement of mobile home parks
Sec. 3.204
Design standards
Sec. 3.205
Development plan
Sec. 3.206
Park administration
Sec. 3.207
Interpretations
Sec. 3.208
Park inspection
Sec. 3.209
Penalty
Sec. 3.210
Enforcement
Sec. 3.211
Permit required to tow or move mobile homes
Article 3.300 Building and Standards Commission
Sec. 3.301
Creation
Amnd. by Ord. 2874
Sec. 3.302
Duties
Amnd. by Ord. 2587
Sec. 3.303
Purposes
Amnd. by Ord. 2874
Sec. 3.304
Membership
Amnd. by Ord. 2874
Sec. 3.305
Quorum requirement
Amnd. by Ord. 2874
Sec. 3.306
Commission chairman
Amnd. by Ord. 2874
Sec. 3.307
Functions
Amnd. by Ord. 2874
Sec. 3.308
Matters presented by city administrator
Amnd. by Ord. 2874
Sec. 3.309
State law adopted
Amnd. by Ord. 2874
Sec. 3.310
Ordinance references
Amnd. by Ord. 2874
Sec. 3.311
Processing fees
§ 3.03.011 amnd. by Ord. 2874
App. A, § A4.007 amnd. by Ord. 2663
Article 3.400 Electrical Code
Sec. 3.401
National Electrical Code adopted
Amnd. by Ord. 2587
Sec. 3.402
Additions, deletions, modifications and clarifications of National Electrical Code
Amnd. by Ord. 2874
Sec. 3.403
General wiring installation standards
Dltd. by Ord. 2874
Sec. 3.404
Electrical inspector(s) appointed; qualifications
Amnd. by Ord. 2874
Sec. 3.405
Powers and duties of electrical inspectors
Amnd. by Ord. 2874
Sec. 3.406
Definitions
Amnd. by Ord. 2874
Sec. 3.407-3.409 Reserved
Sec. 3.410
When electrical permits are required
Amnd. by Ord. 2874
Sec. 3.411
Applications for and issuance of permits
Amnd. by Ord. 2874
Sec. 3.412
Inspector(s) to issue certificate of satisfactory inspection
Amnd. by Ord. 2874
Sec. 3.413
When permits are not required
Amnd. by Ord. 2874
Sec. 3.414
Electrical permit fees
Amnd. by Ord. 2874
Sec. 3.415
Reserved
Sec. 3.416
Unlawful to interfere with inspectors
Amnd. by Ord. 2874
Sec. 3.417
Reserved
Sec. 3.418
Reserved
Sec. 3.419
Unlawful to conceal electrical work prior to inspection
Amnd. by Ord. 2874
Sec. 3.420
Liability of persons performing work under terms of article
Amnd. by Ord. 2874
Sec. 3.421
Reserved
Article 3.500 Enforcement of Codes
Article 3.600 Flood Damage Prevention Regulations
Sec. 3.601
Statutory authorization
Amnd. by Ord. 2874
Sec. 3.602
Findings of fact
Amnd. by Ord. 2874
Sec. 3.603
Statement of purpose
Amnd. by Ord. 2874
Sec. 3.604
Methods of reducing flood losses
Amnd. by Ord. 2874
Sec. 3.605
Definitions
Sec. 3.606
Lands to which this article applies
Sec. 3.607
Basis for establishing the areas of special flood hazard
Amnd. by Ord. 2626
Sec. 3.608
Establishment of development permit
Sec. 3.609
Compliance
Sec. 3.610
Abrogation and greater restrictions
Sec. 3.611
Interpretation
Sec. 3.612
Warning and disclaimer of liability
Sec. 3.613
Designation of the floodplain administrator
Sec. 3.614
Duties and responsibilities of the floodplain administrator
Sec. 3.615
Permit procedures
Sec. 3.616
Variance procedures
Sec. 3.617
General standards
Sec. 3.618
Specific standards
Sec. 3.619
Standards for subdivision proposals
Sec. 3.620
Standards for areas of shallow flooding (AO/AH zones)
Sec. 3.621
Floodways
Sec. 3.622
Penalties for noncompliance
Article 3.700 Smoke Detectors in Dwelling Units
Sec. 3.701
Definitions
Sec. 3.702
Duty to install the new units
Sec. 3.703
Duty to install in existing units
Sec. 3.704
Duty to inspect and repair
Sec. 3.705
Duty to replace batteries
Sec. 3.706
Exemptions
Sec. 3.707
Waiver
Sec. 3.708
Penalty for violations
Article 3.800 Smoke Detectors in Commercial Buildings
Article 3.900 Drainage Structures Regulated
Sec. 3.901
Regulations
Sec. 3.902
Permit required
Sec. 3.903
Construction materials
Article 3.1000 Commercial Site Development
Sec. 3.1001
Site plan required
Sec. 3.1002
Reference to other regulations
Sec. 3.1003
Approval of site plan
Sec. 3.1004
Appeal
Exhibit A
Guidelines for review of commercial site plans
Amnd. by Ord. 2874
Article 3.1100 International Energy Conservation Code Adopted
Amnd. by Ordinance 2587
Article 3.1200 Geophysical Operation or Exploration Control
Sec. 3.1201
General provisions
Sec. 3.1202
Permits
Sec. 3.1203
City of property regulations
Sec. 3.1204
Requirements for vibroseis vehicles or other vibrating equipment
App. A, § A5.005 amnd. by Ord. 2663
Sec. 3.1205
Violation; penalty
Sec. 3.1206
Operational procedures
Article 3.1300 Landscaping
Sec. 3.1301
Purpose
Sec. 3.1302
Scope and application
Sec. 3.1303
Landscape plan
Sec. 3.1304
Landscaping requirements
Sec. 3.1305
Landscape visibility requirements
Sec. 3.1306
Compliance
Sec. 3.1307
Tree preservation
Sec. 3.1308
Appeal
Sec. 3.1309
Penalty
CHAPTER 4 BUSINESS & COMMERCE
Article 4.100 Itinerant Merchants
Sec. 4.101
Purpose of article
Sec. 4.102
Unlawful to solicit without first obtaining a license; authorized times
Sec. 4.103
Written application required
Sec. 4.104
Attachments to application
Sec. 4.105
Bond required
Sec. 4.106
Registrant to verify identity
Sec. 4.107
License fee
Sec. 4.108
Consideration of license application
Sec. 4.109
Issuance
Sec. 4.110
Contents
Sec. 4.111
Revocation
Sec. 4.112
Appeals on licensing
Sec. 4.113
Posting of property
Sec. 4.114
Refusal of itinerant merchants to leave premises
Sec. 4.115
Itinerant merchant, solicitor, vendor - defined
Sec. 4.116
Exemptions
Sec. 4.117
Penalty for violation
Article 4.200 Oil and Gas Wells
Sec. 4.201
Definitions
Sec. 4.202
Permit required
Sec. 4.203
Application requirements
Sec. 4.204
Authority to hire
Sec. 4.205
Bond required
Sec. 4.206
Bond reduction
Sec. 4.207
Insurance
Sec. 4.208
Waiver
Sec. 4.209
Drilling near structures
Amnd. by Ord. 2599
Sec. 4.210
Storage near structures
Amnd. by Ord. 2599
Sec. 4.211
Drilling and storage near public ways
Amnd. by Ord. 2599
Sec. 4.212
Access routes
Sec. 4.213
Permittee's property
Sec. 4.214
Representative
Sec. 4.215
On-site requirements
Sec. 4.216
Permits transferable
Sec. 4.217
Permit
Sec. 4.218
Indemnity
Sec. 4.219
Extension
Sec. 4.220
Copies of railroad commission permits
Sec. 4.221
Noise
Sec. 4.222
Cleanliness
Sec. 4.223
American Petroleum Institute standards
Sec. 4.224
Tests
Sec. 4.225
Tubing
Sec. 4.226
Storage tanks
Sec. 4.227
plugging
Sec. 4.228
Salt water
Sec. 4.229
Inspector
Sec. 4.230
Production
Sec. 4.231
Abandonment
Sec. 4.232
Suspension
Sec. 4.233
Invalidity
NIC
Sec. 4.234
Conflicts
NIC
Sec. 4.235
Drill site designations
Sec. 4.236
Minimum drill site
Sec. 4.237
Use of city streets, easements, and alleys
Sec. 4.238
Penalty for violations
Article 4.300 Businesses Entitled to Install Burglar and Fire Alarm Signal Panels
Sec. 4.301
Police department to make space available
Sec. 4.302
Business to pay annual rental
Sec. 4.303
Business to maintain equipment
Sec. 4.304
Business places to execute release of liability
Article 4.400 Pawnbrokers
Sec. 4.401
Definitions
Sec. 4.402
Pawnbrokers to comply with article
Sec. 4.403
Pawnbrokers to maintain records
Sec. 4.404
Tickets to be prepared
Sec. 4.405
Goods to be accessible for examination
Sec. 4.406
Items to be kept for seven (7) days
Sec. 4.407
Items in the possession of minors
Sec. 4.408
Falsifications
Sec. 4.409
Pawnbrokers to report stolen property
Sec. 4.410
Violations and penalties of article
Article 4.500 Taxicabs
Sec. 4.501
Franchise required
Sec. 4.502
Application; contents
Sec. 4.503
Consideration of application
Sec. 4.504
Public convenience and necessity required
Sec. 4.505
Duration
Sec. 4.506
Nonassignable
Sec. 4.507
Grounds for revocation generally
Sec. 4.508
Insurance required; approval; etc.
Sec. 4.509
Minimum amount of coverage
Sec. 4.510
Vehicle permit required
Sec. 4.511
Application
Sec. 4.512
Issuance; contents
Sec. 4.513
Fee; list of vehicles to be furnished
Sec. 4.514
Additional vehicles; fee
Sec. 4.515
Inspection of vehicle
Sec. 4.516
Identification of vehicles
Sec. 4.517
Driver or taxicab driver
(a) Driver; taxicab driver
(b) Driver appearance
Sec. 4.518
State license required
Sec. 4.519
City council shall fix fares
Sec. 4.520
Taximeter to be used in determining fare
Sec. 4.521
Definitions
Sec. 4.522
Property left in vehicle; disposition
Sec. 4.523
General conditions
(a) Maximum number of passengers
(b) Maximum age of vehicles
(c) Carrying additional passengers
Sec. 4.524
Reference to city charter
Sec. 4.525
Violations; penalty
Article 4.600 Sign Code
Sec. 4.601
Scope
Sec. 4.602
Definitions
Sec. 4.603
Classifications
Sec. 4.604
Sign administrator and enforcement
Sec. 4.605
Sign permits and fees
Sec. 4.606
Sign companies
Sec. 4.607
Sign maintenance and removal
Sec. 4.608
Miscellaneous sign provisions
Sec. 4.609
Structural requirements
(a) Design
(b) Construction
(c) Electrical requirements
(d) Use of plastic materials
(e) Height limitation
(f) Size limitation
(g) Method of determining the area of a sign
(h) Clearances
(i) Fire prevention requirements
(j) Ground signs
(k) Wall signs
(l) Roof signs
(m) Projecting signs
(n) Marquee signs
(o) Portable signs
(p) Signs of V-type or back-to-back construction
Sec. 4.610
Off-premise sign provisions
Applicability
(1) Definitions
(2) Prohibition of new off-premises signs
(3) General location
(4) Location of property
(5) Construction of certain off-premise sign structures
(6) Visibility triangle
(7) Abandonment of off-premise sign structures
Article 4.700 Cable Television Regulations
Sec. 4.701
General provisions
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 4.702
Definitions
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 4.703
Information to be provided by cable operator on monthly subscriber bills
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 4.704
Negative option billing
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 4.705
Subscriber bill itemization
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 4.706
Rates for the basic service tier
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 4.707
Rates for equipment and installation used to receive the basic service tier
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 4.708
Cost accounting and cost allocation requirements
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 4.709
Costs of franchise requirements
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 4.710
Charges for customer changes
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 4.711
Notification of proposed rate increase
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 4.712
Initiation of review of basic cable service and equipment rates
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 4.713
City review of basic cable rates and equipment costs
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 4.714
Proprietary information
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 4.715
Burden of proof
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 4.716
Small systems
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 4.717
Written decision
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 4.718
Reduction of rates: prescription of rates
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 4.719
Refunds
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 4.720
Severability
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 4.721
Governing law: venue
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 4.722
Compliance with Open Meetings Act
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Article 4.800 Sexually Oriented Businesses
Sec. 4.801
Definitions
Sec. 4.802
Authority
Sec. 4.803
License required
Sec. 4.804
Issuance of license
Sec. 4.805
Fees
Sec. 4.806
Inspection
Sec. 4.807
Expiration of license
Sec. 4.808
Suspension
Sec. 4.809
Revocation
Sec. 4.810
Hearing; judicial review
Sec. 4.811
Prohibited acts
Sec. 4.812
Existing business
Sec. 4.813
Minimum age
Sec. 4.814
Enforcement
Sec. 4.815
Administration
CHAPTER 5 FIRE PROTECTION
Article 5.100 Fire Prevention Code
Sec. 5.101
Adoption
Amnd. by Ordinance 2587
Sec. 5.102
Fire prevention permit fees
Sec. 5.103
Appeals
Dltd. by Ordinance 2587
Article 5.200 Fire Marshal
Sec. 5.201
Fire marshal to investigate all fires
Sec. 5.202
Fire marshal to take testimony and furnish evidence
Sec. 5.203
Fire marshal to summon witnesses
Sec. 5.204
Unlawful to disobey any lawful order of fire marshal
Sec. 5.205
Investigations by fire marshal may be private
Sec. 5.206
Fire marshal may enter buildings where fire has occurred
Sec. 5.207
Fire marshal to make periodic inspection and reports; aggrieved persons may appeal
Sec. 5.208
Unlawful to maintain fire hazards
Sec. 5.209
Violations; penalty
Sec. 5.210
Violators to be notified before prosecution
Article 5.300 Arson Reward
Article 5.400 Volunteer Fire Department
Sec. 5.401
Creation
Rpld. by Ord. 2861
Sec. 5.402
Responsibilities
Rpld. by Ord. 2861
Sec. 5.403
Volunteer fire fighting association
Rpld. by Ord. 2861
Sec. 5.404
Volunteer fire chief
Rpld. by Ord. 2861
Sec. 5.405
Medical insurance
Rpld. by Ord. 2861
Sec. 5.406
Mutual aid agreements
Rpld. by Ord. 2861
Sec. 5.407
Budget
Rpld. by Ord. 2861
Sec. 5.408
Conflicting provisions
Rpld. by Ord. 2861
Sec. 5.409
Contract with volunteer fire association
Rpld. by Ord. 2861
CHAPTER 6 HEALTH & SANITATION
Article 6.100 Stagnant Water, Filth, Weeds, Rubbish and Other Unsightly or Unsanitary Matter Prohibited
Sec. 6.101
Removal of impure, unwholesome, and disease causing conditions
Sec. 6.102
Weeds not allowed under certain conditions
Sec. 6.103
Violation for allowing impure, unwholesome, or disease causing condition
Sec. 6.104
Violation for causing, permitting or allowing weeds
Sec. 6.105
Penalty for violation of article
Sec. 6.106
Definitions
Sec. 6.107
City may bring lot or parcel into compliance
Sec. 6.108
City shall have lien for cost of work or improvements performed and administrative costs
Sec. 6.109
Additional authority to abate dangerous weeds
Article 6.200 Food Service Sanitation
Sec. 6.201
Designation of health authority
Sec. 6.202
State and county regulations adopted
Sec. 6.203
Definitions
Sec. 6.204
Food permits
Sec. 6.205
Review of plans
Sec. 6.206
Food manager certification
Sec. 6.207
Sale of food from vehicles
Rpld. by Ord. 3086
Article 6.300 Harris County to Inspect Food Establishments
CHAPTER 7 OFFENSES & NUISANCES
Article 7.100 Consumption and Sale of Alcoholic Beverages
Sec. 7.101
Consumption during extended hours
Sec. 7.102
Selling of beer
Sec. 7.103
Serving or permitting consumption of alcoholic beverages
Sec. 7.104
Consumption and possession of alcoholic beverages in city parks
Sec. 7.105
Sale of alcoholic beverages in parks and on city property
Sec. 7.106
Sale of alcoholic beverages near church or school
Article 7.200 Discharge of Firearms, Air Rifles and Other Projectiles Prohibited
Article 7.300 Child Unattended in Motor Vehicle Prohibited
Article 7.400 Smoking in Public Buildings
Sec. 7.401
Smoking defined
Sec. 7.402
Buildings where smoking prohibited
Sec. 7.403
Signs to be conspicuously displayed
Sec. 7.404
Penalty for violations
Article 7.500 Loud Noises Prohibited
Sec. 7.501
Loud, unnecessary or unusual noises prohibited
Sec. 7.502
Acts declared to violate this article
Article 7.600 Littering Prohibited
Sec. 7.601
Depositing of litter prohibited
Sec. 7.602
Vehicles to be covered
Article 7.700 Abandoned and Junked Vehicles
Sec. 7.701
Definitions
Sec. 7.702
Authority to take possession of abandoned motor vehicles
Sec. 7.703
Notification of owner and lien holders
Sec. 7.704
Auction of abandoned motor vehicles
Sec. 7.705
Garagekeepers and abandoned motor vehicles
Sec. 7.706
Disposal to demolishers
Sec. 7.707
Duties of demolishers
Sec. 7.708
Junked vehicles as public nuisance
Sec. 7.709
Procedures for abating nuisance
Sec. 7.710
Disposal of junked vehicles
Sec. 7.711
Authority to enforce
Sec. 7.712
Effect of article on other statutes
Sec. 7.713
Violations and penalty
Sec. 7.714
Unlawful movement and storage of junked vehicles
Article 7.800 Abandoned Property Other than Vehicles
Sec. 7.801
Declared a nuisance; duty of police to impound; notification of impoundment
Sec. 7.802
Lien on impounded property
Sec. 7.803
Redemption of impounded property
Sec. 7.804
When impounded property to be sold
Sec. 7.805
Notice of sale of impounded property
Sec. 7.806
Procedure for selling impounded property
Sec. 7.807
Disposition of proceeds of sale of impounded property
Sec. 7.808
Fees for impounding, storage, etc.
Article 7.900 Use of Skateboards and Other Similar Recreational Devices Prohibited at City Hall Square
Sec. 7.901
City hall square
Sec. 7.902
Katy Library
Article 7.1000 Curfew for Minors
Sec. 7.1001
Purpose
Amnd. by Ord. 2888
Sec. 7.1002
Definitions
Amnd. by Ord. 2888
Sec. 7.1003
Offenses
Amnd. by Ord. 2888
Sec. 7.1004
Defenses
Amnd. by Ord. 2888
Sec. 7.1005
Enforcement
Amnd. by Ord. 2888
Sec. 7.1006
Penalties
Amnd. by Ord. 2888
Article 7.1100 Motor Assisted Scooters
Sec. 7.1101
Definitions
Sec. 7.1102
Restrictions and prohibition for motor-assisted scooters
Sec. 7.1103
Additional restrictions
Sec. 7.1104
Helmets required
Sec. 7.1105
Penalty
CHAPTER 8 PERSONNEL & ADMINISTRATION
Article 8.100 Social Services Advisory Committee
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Article 8.200 Department of Parks and Recreation Created
Sec. 8.201
Established
Sec. 8.202
Director of parks and recreation
Sec. 8.203
Parks and recreation advisory board
Created
(1) Appointment and tenure
Amnd. by Ord. 2509
(2) Procedures
(3) Appeals
(4) Studies and recommendations
(5) Meetings
(6) Conflict
Article 8.300 Department of Social Services Created
Sec. 8.301
Established
Sec. 8.302
Director of social services
Sec. 8.303
Designated building
Amnd. by Ord. 2697
Sec. 8.304
Social services advisory board
Created
(1) Appointment and tenure
(2) Procedures
(3) Studies and recommendations
(4) Meetings
(5) Conflict
Article 8.400 Economic Development Committee
Sec. 8.401
Creation
Sec. 8.402
Meetings
Sec. 8.403
Membership
Sec. 8.404
Rules of conduct for meetings
Sec. 8.405
Committee expenditures
Article 8.500 Keep Katy Beautiful
Sec. 8.501
Creation
Amnd. by Ord. 2880
Sec. 8.502
Qualifications
Amnd. by Ord. 2880
Sec. 8.503
Appointment and term
Amnd. by Ord. 2648
Sec. 8.504
Meetings and attendance
Amnd. by Ord. 2880
Sec. 8.505
Duties of officers
Amnd. by Ord. 2880
Sec. 8.506
Board powers and functions
Amnd. by Ord. 2880
Sec. 8.507
Powers of the city council
Amnd. by Ord. 2880
Article 8.600 Grants and Aid Board
Sec. 8.601
Creation
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 8.602
Qualifications
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 8.603
Appointment and term
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 8.604
Meetings and attendance
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 8.605
Duties of officers
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 8.606
Board powers and functions
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 8.607
Powers of the city council
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Article 8.700 Personnel Policies Manual Adopted
Article 8.800 City Secretary to Receive Complaints Involving Municipal Liability
Sec. 8.801
City secretary to report complaints to council
Sec. 8.802
Service of citation on suits
Sec. 8.803
City secretary prohibited from making any commitment
Sec. 8.804
Notice to city
Article 8.900 Municipal Court
Sec. 8.901
Generally
Sec. 8.902
Prosecutions
Sec. 8.903
Bailiff
Amnd. by Ord. 2561
Sec. 8.904
Seal
Sec. 8.905
Prosecutions to be commenced by complaint; complaint to be sworn to
Sec. 8.906
Term
Sec. 8.907
Issuance of warrant upon filing of complaint; execution
Sec. 8.908
Bail on arrest, bond, recognizances, etc.
Sec. 8.909
Forfeiture of bail bond
Sec. 8.910
Manner of forfeiture of bond
Sec. 8.911
Docket
Sec. 8.912
Pleas
Sec. 8.913
Docket procedure
Sec. 8.914
Jury
Sec. 8.915
Witnesses
Sec. 8.916
Trial procedure
Sec. 8.917
Special expenses
Sec. 8.918
Fines
Sec. 8.919
Judgment
Sec. 8.920
Execution of judgment
Sec. 8.921
Appeals
Sec. 8.922
Procedure for appeal
Sec. 8.923
Appeal bond
Sec. 8.924
Judgment on appeal
Sec. 8.925
New trial
Sec. 8.926
Regulating laws
Sec. 8.927
Municipal court building security fund and fee
Sec. 8.928
Municipal court technology fund and fee
Sec. 8.929
Designation of Municipal Court One and Municipal Court Two
Article 8.1000 City Attorney
Sec. 8.1001
Office of city attorney
Sec. 8.1002
Duties of city attorney
Article 8.1100 Dispatching Service Established
Sec. 8.1101
Emergency dispatching service authorized; responsibilities
Sec. 8.1102
Approval of personnel
Sec. 8.1103
Operation and maintenance of service
Article 8.1200 Social Security
Sec. 8.1201
City council to act on behalf of city
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 8.1202
Mayor to execute agreements
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 8.1203
City secretary to make collections and payments
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Article 8.1300 Texas Municipal Retirement System
Sec. 8.1301
City to participate in Texas Municipal Retirement System
NIC
Sec. 8.1302
Mayor to notify board of trustees
NIC
Sec. 8.1303
Membership in Texas Municipal Retirement System a condition of employment
NIC
Sec. 8.1304
Deposit rate
NIC
Sec. 8.1305
City secretary to remit city's contribution
NIC
Sec. 8.1306
Supplemental benefits fund
NIC
Sec. 8.1307
City to participate in supplemental death benefits fund
NIC
Sec. 8.1308
Authorization of updated service credits (1981)
NIC
Sec. 8.1309
Authorization of updated service credits (1984)
NIC
Sec. 8.1310
Authorization of updated service credits (1985)
NIC
Sec. 8.1311
Establishing credit for military service
NIC
Sec. 8.1312
Authorization of updated service credits (1986)
NIC
Sec. 8.1313
Increase in retirement annuities (1986)
NIC
Sec. 8.1314
Updated service credits and increase in retirement annuities
NIC
Sec. 8.1315
Granting additional benefits
NIC
Sec. 8.1316
Updated service credits and increase in retirement annuities (1989)
NIC
Sec. 8.1317
Updated service credits and increase in retirement annuities (1990)
NIC
Sec. 8.1318
Updated service credits and increase in retirement annuities (1991)
NIC
Sec. 8.1319
Updated service credits and increase in retirement annuities (1992)
NIC
Sec. 8.1320
Employee contributions
NIC
Sec. 8.1321
Authorization of restricted prior service credit
NIC
Sec. 8.1322
Additional rights granted
NIC
Sec. 8.1323
Current service and prior service contributions
NIC
Article 8.1400 City Officers Established
NIC
Article 8.1500 Employee Classification and Compensation Plan Adopted
Article 8.1600 Vehicle Use and Travel Policy Adopted
Article 8.1700 Volunteer Firefighters Retirement
Sec. 8.1701
Adopted
Rpld. by Ord. 2861
Article 8.1800 Drug Control Policy
Sec. 8.1801
Drug control policy adopted
Sec. 8.1802
Distribution of policy to employees
Article 8.1900 Health Benefits Coverage to City Retirees
Article 8.2000 Fixed Asset Capitalization Policy
Sec. 8.2001
Purpose
Sec. 8.2002
Definition
Sec. 8.2003
Fixed assets include the following
Sec. 8.2004
Total acquisition costs
Sec. 8.2005
Reduction of acquisition cost
Sec. 8.2006
Treatment of costs
Sec. 8.2007
Accounting for assets; annual physical inventory required
Sec. 8.2008
Depreciation
Article 8.2100 Convention and Tourism Bureau
Sec. 8.2101
Established
Sec. 8.2102
Organization
Amnd. by Ord. 2993
Sec. 8.2103
Requests for revenue
Sec. 8.2104
Fund allocations
CHAPTER 9 SUBDIVISIONS
Article 9.100 General and Special Provisions
Sec. 9.101
Definitions
Sec. 9.102
Special provisions
Sec. 9.103
Variances
Amnd. by Ord. 2536
Article 9.200 Specifications and Approval of Preliminary and Final Plats
Sec. 9.201
Preliminary conference
Sec. 9.202
Preliminary plat and accompanying data
Sec. 9.203
Final plat
Sec. 9.204
Additional notice and hearing requirements for certain replats
Sec. 9.205
Exception to plat requirements
Article 9.300 Guarantee of Performance
Sec. 9.301
Developer to submit deposit prior to construction
Sec. 9.302
Reserved for future use
Sec. 9.303
Guarantee of materials and workmanship
Sec. 9.304
Improvements to be inspected
Sec. 9.305
Reserved for future use
Article 9.400 Development Standards and Specifications
Introduction
Sec. 9.401
General standards
Sec. 9.402
Streets
Sec. 9.403
Alleys
Sec. 9.404
Utility easements
Sec. 9.405
Sidewalks
Sec. 9.406
Water installations
Sec. 9.407
Sewers
Sec. 9.408
Utility lines
Sec. 9.409
Monuments
Sec. 9.410
Drainage
Sec. 9.411
Blocks
Sec. 9.412
Crosswalk ways
Sec. 9.413
Minimum lot sizes
Amnd. by Ord. 2536
Sec. 9.414
Building lines
Sec. 9.415
Where subdivision is unit of a larger tract
Sec. 9.416
Reserved for future use
Article 9.500 Minimum Construction Standards
Sec. 9.501
Minimum requirements
Amnd. by Ord. 2874
Sec. 9.502
Street paving
Amnd. by Ord. 2874
Sec. 9.503
Sidewalks
Amnd. by Ord. 2874
Sec. 9.504
Water system
Sec. 9.505
Sanitary sewer system
Sec. 9.506
Drainage
Sec. 9.507
Street signs
Sec. 9.508
Regulations of other entities
Article 9.600 Responsibility for Street and Utilities Installation
Sec. 9.601
Developer responsibilities
Sec. 9.602
Streets, utilities and appurtenances to become property of city
Sec. 9.603
When city to assist developer
Sec. 9.604
Commercial development exception
Amnd. by Ord. 2595
Article 9.700 Parks, Playgrounds, Schools, and Other Public Facilities
Sec. 9.701
Parks and playgrounds
Sec. 9.702
Schools
Sec. 9.703
Public facilities and other special land uses
Sec. 9.704
Disapprovals
Article 9.800 Authority of the City Engineer
Article 9.900 Reserved for Future Use
Article 9.1000 Dedications and Certificates
Sec. 9.1001
Forms
Sec. 9.1002
Who must join in dedication
Sec. 9.1003
Disapprovals
Article 9.1100 Comprehensive Plan Adopted
Article 9.1200 Stormwater Drainage and Flood Facilities Impact Fee
CHAPTER 10 TRAFFIC CONTROL
Article 10.100 Motor Vehicles and Horses in City Parks
Sec. 10.101
Motor vehicles and horses restricted to designated areas
Sec. 10.102
Non-designated areas to be properly marked
Article 10.200 Adoption of Uniform Act
Article 10.300 Traffic Control Devices
Sec. 10.301
Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices adopted
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 10.302
Through streets
Sec. 10.303
Four-way stop intersections
Sec. 10.304
Special hazard intersections controlled by stop signs
Sec. 10.305
Special hazard intersections controlled by yield signs
Sec. 10.306
School zones
Amnd. by Ord. 2557
Sec. 10.307
Duty to obey instructions of traffic control devices
Sec. 10.308
Stop required for red light at fire station
Sec. 10.309
Traffic control on Avenue D and Katy Hockley Road
Superseded by Ord. 2493
Sec. 10.310
Special hazard intersections controlled by traffic signals
Article 10.400 Speed Limits
Sec. 10.401
No person to drive vehicle on any street at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent
Sec. 10.402
Speeds greater or less than thirty (30) mph to be determined by engineering and/or traffic investigation
Sec. 10.403
No person to drive at such slow speed as to impede normal movement of traffic
Sec. 10.404
Speed limitations not applicable to emergency vehicle responding to emergency call
Sec. 10.405
Speed limits established for certain described streets
Article 10.500 No-Parking Zones
Sec. 10.501
Portions of Avenue A
Sec. 10.502
Portions of U.S. Highway 90
Sec. 10.503
Alley separating blocks A & B and alley separating blocks H &I
Sec. 10.504
Franz Road between East Avenue and Tamworth
Sec. 10.505
Gardenia Street between Avenue A and Avenue D
Sec. 10.506
George Bush Drive West
Sec. 10.507
Morton Road
Sec. 10.508
Pin Oak Road
Sec. 10.509
Eleventh Street
Sec. 10.510
East Fifth Street
Sec. 10.511
Kingsland Boulevard
Sec. 10.512
Franz Road
Sec. 10.513
Fifth Street
Sec. 10.514
Portions of Roberts Road
Sec. 10.515
Avenue D
Secs. 10.516—10.550 Reserved
Sec. 10.551
When any police officer finds a violation
Sec. 10.552
Penalty
Article 10.600 Vehicles Approaching School Buses
Sec. 10.601
Words and phrases used in this article
Sec. 10.602
When vehicles approaching school bus shall stop
Sec. 10.603
School bus markings
Sec. 10.604
Penalty
Article 10.700 Truck Routes
Sec. 10.701
Truck routes established
Amnd. by Ord. 2996
Sec. 10.702
Trucks to use designated routes
Sec. 10.703
Trucks subject to terms of article
Sec. 10.704
Definitions
Article 10.800 Gross Load Limits for Ready-Mix Concrete Trucks Established
Article 10.900 Unlawful to Disobey Lawful Orders of Police Officers
Sec. 10.901
Traffic regulation
Sec. 10.902
Unlawful to flee from police officer; prima facie evidence of fleeing
Article 10.1000 Ratification of Existing Traffic Control Devices
Amnd. by Ord. 2706
Article 10.1100 Motor Vehicle Weight and Size Limitations
Sec. 10.1101
Weight limits generally
Sec. 10.1102
Weight limits on specific streets and parking
Sec. 10.1103
Limitation on length of vehicles
Article 10.1200 Traffic Prohibited on Portion of Caloro Lane
Article 10.1300 Limited Parking Zone Established
Sec. 10.1301
Two hour parking
Sec. 10.1302
No parking — north side George Bush Drive
Article 10.1400 Traffic Prohibited on Portion of Katyland Drive
Article 10.1500 Load Zoned Bridges Established
Article 10.1600 Use of Wireless Communication Devices Within School Crossing Zones
CHAPTER 11 UTILITIES & SOLID WASTE
Article 11.100 Water Service Regulations
Sec. 11.101
Rates and charges
Sec. 11.102
Payment of rates and charges
Sec. 11.103
Scope of city's undertaking in furnishing water
Sec. 11.104
Rules applicable within the city
Sec. 11.105
Rules constitute agreement
Sec. 11.106
Compliance with rules
Sec. 11.107
Nonliability of city for failure of water supply
Sec. 11.108
Deposit and disbursement of receipts
Sec. 11.109
Application for connection; manner of connecting; cost
§ A10.004(c)(1)(D) amnd. by Ord. 2663
Sec. 11.110
Connections where existing lines are privately owned
Sec. 11.111
Extensions of mains outside city
Sec. 11.112
Abandoned water meter
Sec. 11.113
Discontinued water service
Sec. 11.114
Water service to vacant lots
Sec. 11.115
Meter charges estimated when access prohibited
Sec. 11.116
Failure to register; estimation of charges
Sec. 11.117
Testing
Sec. 11.118
Water meters required
Sec. 11.119
Each constitutes separate service
Sec. 11.120
Separate for each residence or building in new service
Sec. 11.121
Meter sizing
Sec. 11.122
One (1) meter in tourist court and trailer park
Sec. 11.123
One (1) meter in apartment unit
Sec. 11.124
Separate meters for apartment units or apartment houses
Sec. 11.125
One (1) meter for residence and garage apartment
Sec. 11.126
Cross connections with other sources
Sec. 11.127
Taps - consent of council required
Sec. 11.128
Persons authorized to make taps
Sec. 11.129
Refunding contracts remain in effect
Sec. 11.130
Tampering with or injury to system
Article 11.200 Sewer Service Regulations
Sec. 11.201
Rates and charges
Sec. 11.202
Payment of rates and charges
Sec. 11.203
Definitions
Sec. 11.204
Management of sanitary sewers and sewage treatment; records
Sec. 11.205
Permits
Sec. 11.206
Injuries to sewer system generally; notice before laying pipe in streets
Sec. 11.207
Connection of gutters, cisterns, privies, etc.
Sec. 11.208
Rules applicable within the city
Sec. 11.209
Manner of connecting cost
Sec. 11.210
Reserved
Sec. 11.211
Additions and subdivisions inside and outside the city
Sec. 11.212
Sewer taps
Sec. 11.213
Refunding contracts remain in effect
Sec. 11.214
Connections to comply with sewer article and plumbing regulations
Sec. 11.215
Installation of building sewer generally; inspection of same
Sec. 11.216
Certain acts declared unlawful
Sec. 11.217
Compulsory connection - enforcement by waterworks department; use of city water when available
Sec. 11.218
Notice; compliance with notice
Sec. 11.219
Certain wastes prohibited in sanitary sewers
Sec. 11.220
Connection of wash or slop stands; unlawful disposition of slops
Sec. 11.221
Indemnity agreement required under certain circumstances
Sec. 11.222
Disconnection for failure to pay bills or violation of regulations
Sec. 11.223
Right of entry of city employees
Article 11.300 Industrial Waste Regulations
Sec. 11.301
Definitions
Sec. 11.302
Prohibited discharges
Sec. 11.303
Chemical discharges
Sec. 11.304
Heavy metals and toxic materials
Sec. 11.305
Garbage
Sec. 11.306
Storm weather and other unpolluted drainage
Sec. 11.307
Temperature
Sec. 11.308
Radioactive wastes
Sec. 11.309
Impairment of facilities
Sec. 11.310
Compliance with existing authority
Sec. 11.311
Approving authority requirements
Sec. 11.312
Approving authority review and approval
Sec. 11.313
Requirements for traps
Sec. 11.314
Requirements for building sewers
Sec. 11.315
Sampling and testing
Sec. 11.316
Payment and agreement required
Sec. 11.317
Industrial waste charge and added costs
Sec. 11.318
Schedule of charges
Sec. 11.319
Adjustment of charges
Sec. 11.320
Savings clause
Sec. 11.321
Conditions of permit
Sec. 11.322
Power to enter property
Sec. 11.323
Authority to disconnect service
Sec. 11.324
Notice
Sec. 11.325
Continuing prohibited discharges
Sec. 11.326
Penalty
Sec. 11.327
Failure to pay
Article 11.400 Garbage Service Regulations
Sec. 11.401
City to provide service
Sec. 11.402
Definitions
Sec. 11.403
Compulsory service
Sec. 11.404
Rates and fees
Sec. 11.405
Garbage collection standards
Sec. 11.406
Sanitary landfill regulations
Sec. 11.407
Private garbage collectors
Sec. 11.408
Screening required
Article 11.500 Control of Political Subdivisions Within Extraterritorial Jurisdiction of City
Sec. 11.501
When city to furnish written consent
Sec. 11.502
Proponents to apply to Katy city council
Sec. 11.503
Proponents to submit deposit; purpose of deposit
Article 11.600 Policies Regarding Offsite Sanitary Sewer and Water Mains
Sec. 11.601
Definitions
Sec. 11.602
City to accept and/or construct sewers only in public rights-of-way or easements
Sec. 11.603
Construction of offsite mains within the city with initial financing by developer
Sec. 11.604
Computation of offsite refunds
Sec. 11.605
Collection and distribution of offsite refunds
Sec. 11.606
Refunding limitation
Sec. 11.607
Offense and penalty
Article 11.700 Regulation of Electric Utility Rates
Article 11.800 Private Water Wells Prohibited; Exceptions; Permit Required
Sec. 11.801
General prohibition
Amnd. by Ord. 2712
Sec. 11.802
Exceptions: permit required
Sec. 11.803
Private water well lines connected to Municipal Water System prohibited
Sec. 11.804
Annual inspection
Sec. 11.805
Compliance with Water Well Driller's Act
Sec. 11.806
Creation and maintenance of new lakes and ponds
Sec. 11.807
Penalty for violation
Amnd. by Ord. 2712
Article 11.900 Drought Contingency Plan
Sec. 11.901
Declaration of policy, purpose and intent
Amnd. by Ord. 2501
Sec. 11.902
Public involvement
Amnd. by Ord. 2501
Sec. 11.903
Public education
Amnd. by Ord. 2501
Sec. 11.904
Coordination with regional water planning groups
Amnd. by Ord. 2501
Sec. 11.905
Authorization
Amnd. by Ord. 2501
Sec. 11.906
Application
Amnd. by Ord. 2501
Sec. 11.907
Definitions
Amnd. by Ord. 2501
Sec. 11.908
Criteria for initiation and termination of drought response stages
Amnd. by Ord. 2501
Sec. 11.909
Drought response stages
Amnd. by Ord. 2501
Sec. 11.910
Enforcement
Amnd. by Ord. 2501
Sec. 11.911
Variances
Amnd. by Ord. 2501
Article 11.1000 Municipal Utility Districts
Sec. 11.1001
Policy
Sec. 11.1002
Ordinance to create MUD
Sec. 11.1003
Conditions to creation
Sec. 11.1004
Petition for creation of MUD
App. A, § A10.011 amnd. by Ord. 2663
Sec. 11.1005
Lot size conditions
Sec. 11.1006
Other requirements
Sec. 11.1007
Abolition
Sec. 11.1008
Automatic termination
Article 11.1100 Groundwater Reduction User Fee
Article 11.1200 Public Street Right-of-Way Management
Sec. 11.1201
Scope
Amnd. by Ord. 2815
Sec. 11.1202
Definitions
Amnd. by Ord. 2815
Sec. 11.1203
Notice and penalties
Amnd. by Ord. 2815
Sec. 11.1204
Other penalties
Amnd. by Ord. 2815
Sec. 11.1205
Right-of-way construction
Amnd. by Ord. 2815
Sec. 11.1206
Registration and construction permits
Amnd. by Ord. 2815
Sec. 11.1207
Construction standards
Amnd. by Ord. 2815
Sec. 11.1208
Plans of record
Amnd. by Ord. 2815
Sec. 11.1209
Conformance with public improvements
Amnd. by Ord. 2815
Sec. 11.1210
Improperly installed facilities
Amnd. by Ord. 2815
Sec. 11.1211
Type of facilities
Amnd. by Ord. 2815
Sec. 11.1212
Restoration of property
Amnd. by Ord. 2815
Sec. 11.1213
Markings and signs to locate existing facilities
Amnd. by Ord. 2815
Article 11.1300 Bulk Water
App. A, § A10.010 amnd. by Ord. 2663
Article 11.1400 Identity Theft Prevention Program
Sec. 11.1401
Purpose
Sec. 11.1402
Definitions
Sec. 11.1403
Establishment; policies and procedures
Sec. 11.1404
Administration of the program
Sec. 11.1405
Identification of relevant red flags
Sec. 11.1406
Detection of red flags
Sec. 11.1407
Response
Sec. 11.1408
Updating the program
Sec. 11.1409
Oversight of the program
Sec. 11.1410
Oversight of service provider arrangements
Article 11.1500 Water Conservation Plan
Sec. 11.1501
Declaration of policy, purpose, and intent
Amnd. by Ord. 2649
Sec. 11.1502
Definitions
Amnd. by Ord. 2649
Sec. 11.1503
Review and modification of plan
Amnd. by Ord. 2649
Sec. 11.1504
Authorization, implementation and enforcement
Amnd. by Ord. 2649
Sec. 11.1505
Application
Amnd. by Ord. 2649
Sec. 11.1506
Severability
Amnd. by Ord. 2649
Sec. 11.1507
Utility profile
Amnd. by Ord. 2649
Sec. 11.1508
Specification of conservation goals and objectives
Amnd. by Ord. 2649
Sec. 11.1509
Metering
Amnd. by Ord. 2649
Sec. 11.1510
Determination and control of unaccounted-for water
Amnd. by Ord. 2649
Sec. 11.1511
Public education
Amnd. by Ord. 2649
Sec. 11.1512
Water rates
Amnd. by Ord. 2649
Sec. 11.1513
Water systems operations
Amnd. by Ord. 2649
Sec. 11.1514
Record management system
Amnd. by Ord. 2649
Sec. 11.1515
Water supply and interconnect contract
Amnd. by Ord. 2649
Sec. 11.1516
Plumbing codes
Amnd. by Ord. 2587
Sec. 11.1517
Recycling and reuse
Amnd. by Ord. 2649
Sec. 11.1518
Other conservation measures
Amnd. by Ord. 2649
Sec. 11.1519
Drought contingency plan
Amnd. by Ord. 2649
CHAPTER 12 PLANNING & ZONING
Article 12.100 Zoning Commission Created
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Article 12.200 Zoning Ordinance Adopted
Article 12.300 Comprehensive Plan
Article 12.400 Joint Airport Safety Board Hazard Zoning Regulations
Sec. 12.401
Short title
Sec. 12.402
Definitions
Sec. 12.403
Administrative agency
Sec. 12.404
Zones
Sec. 12.405
Height limitations
Sec. 12.406
Land use restrictions
Sec. 12.407
Nonconforming uses, structures, and trees
Sec. 12.408
Permits and variances
Sec. 12.409
Board of adjustment
Sec. 12.410
Appeals
Sec. 12.411
Judicial review
Sec. 12.412
Enforcement and remedies
Sec. 12.413
Conflicting regulations
EXHIBIT A: ZONING ORDINANCE
Ch. 14, exhibit A
APPENDIX A FEE SCHEDULE
Article 1.000 Ambulance Service Charges
Amnd. by Ord. 2663
Article 2.000 Animal Control Related Fees
Sec. 2.100
Livestock permit fee
Amnd. by Ord. 2663
Sec. 2.200
Animal license fee
Amnd. by Ord. 2663
Sec. 2.300
Redemption of impounded licensed dogs
Amnd. by Ord. 2663
Sec. 2.400
Redemption of impounded unlicensed dogs
Amnd. by Ord. 2663
Article 3.000 Building Related Fees
Sec. 3.100
Construction code permit fees
Amnd. by Ord. 2663
Sec. 3.200
Mobile home fees
Amnd. by Ord. 2663
Sec. 3.300
Permit fee to tow or move mobile homes
Amnd. by Ord. 2663
Sec. 3.400
Reserved
Sec. 3.500
Drainage structure permit fees
Amnd. by Ord. 2663
Article 4.000 Business Related Fees
Sec. 4.100
Itinerant merchant or itinerant vendor license fee
Amnd. by Ord. 2663
Sec. 4.200
Application fee for drilling
Amnd. by Ord. 2663
Sec. 4.300
Alarm permit fee
Amnd. by Ord. 2663
Sec. 4.400
Taxicab fees
Amnd. by Ord. 2663
Sec. 4.500
Sign permits
Amnd. by Ord. 2663
Sec. 4.600
Sexually oriented business license fee
Amnd. by Ord. 2663
Article 5.000 Fire Prevention Permit Fees
Amnd. by Ord. 2663
Article 6.000 Health and Sanitation Related Fees
Sec. 6.100
Property maintenance
Amnd. by Ord. 2663
Article 7.000 Subdivision Related Fees
(a) Preliminary plat filing fee
Amnd. by Ord. 2663
(b) Final plat filing fee
Amnd. by Ord. 2663
(c) Plan review fee
Amnd. by Ord. 2663
(d) Impact fee for stormwater drainage and flood facilities
Amnd. by Ord. 2663
Article 8.000 Utility Related Fees
Sec. 8.100
Water charges
Amnd. by Ord. 2663
Sec. 8.200
Water meter charges
Amnd. by Ord. 2663
Sec. 8.300
Sanitary sewer charges
Amnd. by Ord. 2663
Sec. 8.400
Sewer extensions
Amnd. by Ord. 2663
Sec. 8.500
Abandoned sewer taps
Amnd. by Ord. 2663
Sec. 8.600
Garbage collection rates and fees
Amnd. by Ord. 2532
Sec. 8.700
Private garbage collection
Amnd. by Ord. 2663
Sec. 8.800
Private water well permit
Amnd. by Ord. 2663
Sec. 8.900
Groundwater reduction user fee
Amnd. by Ord. 2663
Article 9.000 Municipal Court Related Fees
Sec. 9.100
Municipal court building security fund and fee
Amnd. by Ord. 2663
Sec. 9.200
Municipal court technology fund and fee
Amnd. by Ord. 2663
Article 10.000 Impounding/Storage Fees
Sec. 10.100
Fees for impounding, storage, etc.
Amnd. by Ord. 2663
Article 11.000 Payment of City Fees by Personal Check
Amnd. by Ord. 2663
Article 12.000 Parks and Recreation Related Fees
Sec. 12.100
Recreation class fee
Amnd. by Ord. 2663
Sec. 12.200
One-week children's science camp
Amnd. by Ord. 2663
Sec. 12.300
Facility rentals
Amnd. by Ord. 2663
Sec. 12.400
Athletic rentals
Amnd. by Ord. 2663
Article 13.000 Easements and Rights-of-Way Abandonment
Sec. 13.100
Filing fee
Amnd. by Ord. 2663
Article 14.000 Zoning Related Fees
Sec. 14.100
Zone change fees
(a) Filing fees
Amnd. by Ord. 2663
(b) Application fee
Amnd. by Ord. 2663