1999 CODE OF ORDINANCES
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2014 CODE OF ORDINANCES
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CHAPTER 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
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Article 1.100 Code of Ordinances
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Sec. 1.101
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Designation and citation of code
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Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
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Sec. 1.102
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Catchlines of articles and sections
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Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
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Sec. 1.103
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Definitions and rules of construction
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Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code with the exception of
the definition of “private street” which was amended by
Ord. 2536
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Sec. 1.104
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Amendments to code
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Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
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Sec. 1.105
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Supplementation of code
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Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
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Sec. 1.106
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General penalty for code violations
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Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
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Sec. 1.107
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Severability of parts of code
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Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
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Article 1.200 Sales Tax
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Sec. 1.201
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Local sales tax adopted
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Sec. 1.202
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Local sales tax retained on gas and electricity
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Sec. 1.203
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Taxation of telecommunications services
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Sec. 1.204
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State requested to include city in suit to recover delinquent
sales tax
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Article 1.300 Fiscal Year
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Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
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Article 1.400 Ad Valorem Tax
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Sec. 1.401
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Assessment and collection
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Sec. 1.402
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Collection expense in connection with delinquent taxes
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Superseded by Ord. 2785
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Sec. 1.403
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Continued taxation of freeport goods
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Sec. 1.404
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Residence homestead exemption
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Sec. 1.405
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Goods in transit
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Amnd. by Ord. 2519
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Article 1.500 Elderly and Disabled Homestead Tax Exemptions
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Sec. 1.501
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Forty thousand dollars ($40,000.00) exempt
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Sec. 1.502
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Effective date
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Sec. 1.503
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Claimant to file with tax assessor-collector; requirements
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Sec. 1.504
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Tax assessor-collector to determine eligibility
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Sec. 1.505
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When exemptions shall be allowed
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Sec. 1.506
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Eligibility to be determined each year
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Article 1.600 City Divided Into Wards
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§ 1.03.001
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Article 1.700 Compensation for City Council
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Sec. 1.701
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Salary of mayor and councilmembers
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Amnd. by Ord. 2517
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Sec. 1.702
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Expenses
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§ 1.04.032
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Article 1.800 Municipal Elections
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Sec. 1.801
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Date of elections
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Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
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Sec. 1.802
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Runoff elections
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Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
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Sec. 1.803
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Spanish language election procedures
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§ 1.03.002
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Article 1.900 Emergency Ambulance Service
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Sec. 1.901
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Description and scope of service
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§ 6.02.031
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Sec. 1.902
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Operation of ambulance service
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§ 6.02.032
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Sec. 1.903
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Service charges and fees
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§ 6.02.033
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Sec. 1.904
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Collection of charges
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§ 6.02.034
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Sec. 1.905
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Exercise of governmental function
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§ 6.02.035
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Article 1.1000 Waller County Appraisal District
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Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
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Article 1.1100 Katy Industrial Development Corporation
Created
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(a) Created
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§ 1.10.101
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(b) Designation as instrumentality of city
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§ 1.10.102
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(c) Powers; financial obligations
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§ 1.10.103
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(d) Articles of incorporation; bylaws
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§ 1.10.104
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(e) Approval of issuance of bonds
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§ 1.10.105
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(f) Conveyance of title to property upon dissolution of corporation
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§ 1.10.106
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(g) Purpose and intent
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§ 1.10.107
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Article 1.1200 City Council Meetings
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Sec. 1.1201
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Conduct of meetings
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Amnd. by Ord. 3103
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Sec. 1.1202
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Audience comments
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Amnd. by Ord. 3103
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Sec. 1.1203
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General provisions
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(a) Prohibited use of chambers
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Amnd. by Ord. 3103
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(b) Request for information
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Amnd. by Ord. 3103
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(c) Confirmation
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Amnd. by Ord. 3103
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(d) Budget account
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Amnd. by Ord. 3103
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(e) Time limit
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Amnd. by Ord. 3103
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(f) Finances
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Amnd. by Ord. 3103
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(g) Variances
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Amnd. by Ord. 3103
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(h) Suspension of rules
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Amnd. by Ord. 3103
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Article 1.1300 Disposition of Abandoned Property
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Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
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Article 1.1400 Official Newspaper Designated
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§ 1.02.001
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Article 1.1500 City Depository Designated
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Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
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Article 1.1600 Tax Abatement
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Sec. 1.1601
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Definitions
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Sec. 1.1602
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Abatement authorized
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Sec. 1.1603
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Application
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Sec. 1.1604
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Public hearing and approval
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Sec. 1.1605
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Agreement
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Sec. 1.1606
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Default and recapture
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Sec. 1.1607
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Administration
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Sec. 1.1608
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Assignment
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Sec. 1.1609
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Sunset provision
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Article 1.1700 Records Management
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Sec. 1.1701
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Definition of city of Katy records
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§ 1.08.001
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Sec. 1.1702
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Additional definitions
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§ 1.08.002
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Sec. 1.1703
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City of Katy records declared public property
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§ 1.08.003
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Sec. 1.1704
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Policy
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§ 1.08.004
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Sec. 1.1705
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Designation of records management officer
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§ 1.08.005
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Sec. 1.1706
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Establishment of records management committee; duties
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§ 1.08.006
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Sec. 1.1707
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Records management plan to be developed; approval of plan; authority
of plan
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§ 1.08.007
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Sec. 1.1708
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Duties of records management officer
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§ 1.08.008
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Sec. 1.1709
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Duties and responsibilities of department heads
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§ 1.08.009
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Sec. 1.1710
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Designation of records liaison officers
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§ 1.08.010
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Sec. 1.1711
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Records control schedules to be developed; approval, filing
with state
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§ 1.08.011
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Sec. 1.1712
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Implementation of records control schedules; destruction of
records under schedule
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§ 1.08.012
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Sec. 1.1713
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Destruction of unscheduled records
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§ 1.08.013
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Sec. 1.1714
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Records center
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§ 1.08.014
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Article 1.1800 Wildflower Area Regulations
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Sec. 1.1801
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Prohibitions
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§ 1.14.003
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Sec. 1.1802
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Designation of wildflower area
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§ 1.14.002
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Sec. 1.1803
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Destruction by minors
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§ 1.14.004
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Sec. 1.1804
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Defenses
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§ 1.14.005
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Sec. 1.1805
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Wildflowers defined
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§ 1.14.001
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Article 1.1900 Emergency Management
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Division 1. Generally
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Sec. 1.1901
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Office of emergency management director created
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§ 1.07.031
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Sec. 1.1902
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Powers and duties of emergency management director
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§ 1.07.032
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Sec. 1.1903
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Emergency management council
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§ 1.07.033
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Sec. 1.1904
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Duties and responsibilities of emergency management director
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§ 1.07.034
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Sec. 1.1905
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Emergency management plan adopted
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Amnd. by Ord. 2735
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Sec. 1.1906
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Unauthorized use of warning signal
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§ 1.07.036
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Sec. 1.1907
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Superseding powers
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§ 1.07.037
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Sec. 1.1908
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Section not to conflict with other orders
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§ 1.07.038
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Sec. 1.1909
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Liability
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§ 1.07.039
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Sec. 1.1910
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Expenditure of public funds for emergency management
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§ 1.07.040
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Sec. 1.1911
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Interference with emergency management organization or regulations
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§ 1.07.041
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Sec. 1.1912
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Allegiance to government
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§ 1.07.042
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Secs. 1.1913—1.1930 Reserved
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Division 2. Incident Management
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Sec. 1.1931
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National Incident Management System (NIMS)
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§ 1.07.001
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Article 1.2000 Investment Policy
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Sec. 1.2001
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Purpose
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Amnd. by Ord. 2538
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Sec. 1.2002
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Investment strategy
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Amnd. by Ord. 2538
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Sec. 1.2003
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Scope
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Amnd. by Ord. 2538
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Sec. 1.2004
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Investment objectives
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Amnd. by Ord. 2538
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Sec. 1.2005
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Investment responsibility
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Amnd. by Ord. 2538
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Sec. 1.2006
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Authorized investments
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Amnd. by Ord. 2538
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Sec. 1.2007
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Diversification
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Amnd. by Ord. 2538
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Sec. 1.2008
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Authorized financial dealers and institutions
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Amnd. by Ord. 2538
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Sec. 1.2009
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Delivery versus payment
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Amnd. by Ord. 2538
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Sec. 1.2010
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Safekeeping and collateralization
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Amnd. by Ord. 2538
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Sec. 1.2011
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Internal control
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Amnd. by Ord. 2538
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Sec. 1.2012
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Performance
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Amnd. by Ord. 2538
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Sec. 1.2013
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Reporting
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Amnd. by Ord. 2538
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Sec. 1.2014
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Investment policy adoption and amendment
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Amnd. by Ord. 2538
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Sec. 1.2015
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Glossary of terms
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Amnd. by Ord. 2538
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Sec. 1.2016
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Certification of business organization; sample form
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Amnd. by Ord. 2538
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Article 1.2100 Katy Economic Development Program
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Sec. 1.2101
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Program availability
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§ 1.10.062
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Sec. 1.2102
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Application
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§ 1.10.063
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Sec. 1.2103
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Conditions of agreement
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§ 1.10.064
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Sec. 1.2104
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Facility responsibilities
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§ 1.10.065
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Sec. 1.2105
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Determination of figures and amounts
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§ 1.10.066
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Sec. 1.2106
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Assignability
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§ 1.10.067
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Sec. 1.2107
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Term of guidelines and criteria
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§ 1.10.068
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Sec. 1.2108
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Definitions
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§ 1.10.061
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Article 1.2200 Payment of City Fees by Personal Check
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§ 1.02.047
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Article 1.2300 Charitable Organizations Tax Exemptions
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Article 1.2400 Hotel Occupancy Tax
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Sec. 1.2401
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Definitions
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Sec. 1.2402
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Tax levied; amount; exemptions
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Sec. 1.2403
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Collection of tax
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Sec. 1.2404
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Quarterly reports to tax assessor collector
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Sec. 1.2405
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Rules and regulations of tax-assessor collector; access to books
and records
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Sec. 1.2406
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Penalties
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Sec. 1.2407
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Additional penalties
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Sec. 1.2408
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Additional authorization to bring suit
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Sec. 1.2409
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Use of revenue derived from levy of hotel occupancy tax
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Sec. 1.2410
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Administrative requirements; accountability; keeping of records
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Sec. 1.2411
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Effective date
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Article 1.2500 Easements and Rights-of-Way Abandonment
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Sec. 1.2501
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Application
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§ 1.02.002
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Article 1.2600 Payment of Fees and Other Costs
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Sec. 1.2601
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Definitions
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§ 1.02.041
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Sec. 1.2602
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Method of payment
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§ 1.02.042
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Sec. 1.2603
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Processing fee
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§ 1.02.043
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Sec. 1.2604
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Service charge
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§ 1.02.044
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Sec. 1.2605
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Encumbrance of credit card; fee
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§ 1.02.045
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Sec. 1.2606
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Disposition of additional fees and charges
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§ 1.02.046
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Article 1.2700 Tree Preservation and Protection
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Sec. 1.2701
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Purpose
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§ 1.13.001
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Sec. 1.2702
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Definitions
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§ 1.13.002
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Sec. 1.2703
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Vegetation manager and forestry advisory board
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§ 1.13.004
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Sec. 1.2704
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Annual survey
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§ 1.13.005
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Sec. 1.2705
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Protection of municipal trees
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§ 1.13.006
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Sec. 1.2706
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Trees on public property
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§ 1.13.007
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Sec. 1.2707
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Penalties
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§ 1.13.003
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Article 1.2800 Parks and Recreation
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Division 1. Generally
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Secs. 1.2801—1.2815 Reserved
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Division 2. Reservation and Facility Use Policies
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Sec. 1.2816
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Purpose
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Superseded by Ord. 2739
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Sec. 1.2817
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Definitions
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Superseded by Ord. 2739
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Sec. 1.2818
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Eligibility
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Superseded by Ord. 2739
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Sec. 1.2819
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Reservation procedure
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Superseded by Ord. 2739
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Sec. 1.2820
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Payment of fees and deposits
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Superseded by Ord. 2739
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Sec. 1.2821
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Security deposit
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Superseded by Ord. 2739
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Sec. 1.2822
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City property
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Superseded by Ord. 2739
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Sec. 1.2823
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Personal property
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Superseded by Ord. 2739
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Sec. 1.2824
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Event security
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Superseded by Ord. 2739
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Sec. 1.2825
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Set up
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Superseded by Ord. 2739
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Sec. 1.2826
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Alcoholic beverages
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Superseded by Ord. 2739
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Sec. 1.2827
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Clean up
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Superseded by Ord. 2739
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Sec. 1.2828
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Changes or cancellations
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Superseded by Ord. 2739
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Sec. 1.2829
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Emergencies
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§ 1.11.154 superseded by Ord. 2739; App. A, § A2.005 amnd. by Ord. 2663
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Sec. 1.2830
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Sports facilities rental
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Superseded by Ord. 2739
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Sec. 1.2831
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Sports facilities tournament rental (baseball/softball)
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Superseded by Ord. 2739
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Sec. 1.2832
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Sports facilities tennis courts and league rental
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Superseded by Ord. 2739
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CHAPTER 2 ANIMAL CONTROL
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Article 2.100 Livestock and Fowl
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Sec. 2.101
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Keeping regulated
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Amnd. by Ord. 2623
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Sec. 2.102
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Permit required
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Amnd. by Ord. 2623
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Sec. 2.103
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Revocation of permit
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§ 2.02.042
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Sec. 2.104
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Inspection
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Amnd. by Ord. 2623
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Sec. 2.105
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Livestock or fowl near residence or business
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Amnd. by Ord. 2623
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Sec. 2.106
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Livestock and fowl sanitation
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§ 2.02.005
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Sec. 2.107
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Livestock and fowl noise
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§ 2.02.006
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Sec. 2.108
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Complaints
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§ 2.02.007
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Sec. 2.109
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Public nuisance declared
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§ 2.02.008
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Sec. 2.110
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Livestock and fowl defined
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§ 2.02.001
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Sec. 2.111
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Violations, penalties, and enforcement
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Amnd. by Ord. 2623
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Sec. 2.112
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Livestock and fowl running at large
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§ 2.02.009
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Sec. 2.113
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Duty to impound livestock or fowl running at large
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§ 2.02.010
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Sec. 2.114
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Redeeming impounded livestock or fowl
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Sec. 2.115
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Future Farmers of America and 4-H projects
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Amnd. by Ord. 2623
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Sec. 2.116
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Katy Independent School District
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Amnd. by Ord. 2623
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Sec. 2.117
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Existing permits
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§ 2.02.044
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Sec. 2.118
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Qualifying agriculture land exempt
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Dltd. by Ord. 2623
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Article 2.200 Dogs and Cats
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Sec. 2.201
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Definitions
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§ 2.03.001
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Sec. 2.202
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Dogs not allowed to run at large on public property
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§ 2.03.008
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Sec. 2.203
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Dogs and/or cats not to be allowed to run at large on private
property
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§ 2.03.009
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Sec. 2.204
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Licensing and vaccination required
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Amnd. by Ord. 2623
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Sec. 2.205
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City to provide impoundment facilities
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§ 2.03.041
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Sec. 2.206
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City to appoint animal control officer
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§ 2.03.042
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Sec. 2.207
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Dogs and cats to wear collar and tags at all times
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§ 2.03.011
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Sec. 2.208
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Duty to impound dogs running at large on public property
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§ 2.03.043
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Sec. 2.209
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Duty to impound dogs and cats running at large on private property
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§ 2.03.044
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Sec. 2.210
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Any person may deliver a dog or cat to the Katy animal control
officer
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Sec. 2.211
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Dogs and cats taken up by public
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Amnd. by Ord. 2623
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Sec. 2.212
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City of Katy animal control officer to maintain registry
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§ 2.03.046
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Sec. 2.213
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Redemption of impounded licensed dogs and cats
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§ 2.03.047
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Sec. 2.214
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Redemption of impounded unlicensed dogs and cats
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Amnd. by Ord. 2740
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Sec. 2.215
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Licensed dogs and cats to be kept for six (6) days
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Amnd. by Ord. 2740
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Sec. 2.216
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Unlicensed dogs and cats to be kept for three (3) days
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Amnd. by Ord. 2740
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Sec. 2.217
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Expiration of redemption time
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Amnd. by Ord. 2740
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Sec. 2.218
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Owner may redeem dog or cat from purchaser within thirty (30)
days
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Dltd. by Ord. 2740
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Sec. 2.219
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City of Katy animal control officer to keep disposition records
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§ 2.03.053
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Sec. 2.220
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City of Katy animal control officer shall file reports under
oath
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§ 2.03.054
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Sec. 2.221
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Municipal court may determine if dog or cat is vicious or dangerous
to public
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§ 2.03.012
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Sec. 2.222
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Violations and penalties
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(a) Keeping unlicensed and unvaccinated dogs and cats over six
(6) months of age
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§ 2.03.002
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(b) Refusing to deliver dogs or cats to the City of Katy animal
control officer; dogs or cats suspected of rabies; penalty
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(1) Refusal to deliver unlicensed or unvaccinated dog or cat
for impoundment
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§ 2.03.003
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(2) Destruction or confinement of animals suspected of having
rabies
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(3) Impoundment of animal biting person or suspected of having
rabies
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(4) Refusal to deliver suspected rabid animal for impoundment
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(c) Allowing dogs to run at large
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§ 2.03.005
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(d) Obstructing City of Katy animal control officer from enforcing
section
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§ 2.03.006
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Sec. 2.223
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Dog parks
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§ 2.03.013
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Article 2.300 Dangerous Dogs
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Sec. 2.301
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Dangerous dogs
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§ 2.03.081
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Sec. 2.302
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Requirements for owner of dangerous dog
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§ 2.03.082
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Sec. 2.303
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Registration of dangerous dog
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§ 2.03.083
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Sec. 2.304
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Attack by dangerous dog
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§ 2.03.084
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Sec. 2.305
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Violations
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§ 2.03.085
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Sec. 2.306
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Defense
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§ 2.03.086
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Article 2.400 Limitation on Number of Animals
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§ 2.03.007
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CHAPTER 3 BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION
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Article 3.100 Construction Codes
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Sec. 3.101
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Adoption of international, standard and national codes
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Standard Amusement Device Code
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Deleted by Ord. 2587
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International Building Code
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Amnd. by Ord. 2587
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Existing Buildings Code
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Amnd. by Ord. 2587
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International Fire Code
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Amnd. by Ord. 2587
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International Fuel and Gas Code
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Amnd. by Ord. 2587
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International Property Maintenance Code
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Amnd. by Ord. 2587
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International Plumbing Code
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Amnd. by Ord. 2587
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International Residential Code
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Amnd. by Ord. 2587
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International Mechanical Code
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Amnd. by Ord. 2587
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National Electrical Code
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Amnd. by Ord. 2587
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International Energy Code
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Amnd. by Ord. 2587
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Sec. 3.102
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Construction code permit fees
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§ 3.02.002
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Sec. 3.103
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Appeals
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§ 3.02.003
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Sec. 3.104
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Local amendments
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Amnd. by Ord. 2587
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Sec. 3.105
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Contractor's registration required
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§ 3.01.001
App. A, § A4.006 amnd. by Ord. 2663
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Article 3.200 Mobile Homes
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Sec. 3.201
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Definitions
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§ 3.05.001
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Sec. 3.202
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Prohibited location of manufactured home
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§ 3.05.004
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Sec. 3.203
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Placement of mobile home parks
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§ 3.05.005
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Sec. 3.204
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Design standards
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§ 3.05.041
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Sec. 3.205
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Development plan
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§ 3.05.042
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Sec. 3.206
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Park administration
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§ 3.05.043
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Sec. 3.207
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Interpretations
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§ 3.05.044
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Sec. 3.208
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Park inspection
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§ 3.05.045
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Sec. 3.209
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Penalty
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§ 3.05.002
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Sec. 3.210
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Enforcement
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§ 3.05.003
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Sec. 3.211
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Permit required to tow or move mobile homes
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§ 3.05.006
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Article 3.300 Building and Standards Commission
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Sec. 3.301
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Creation
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Amnd. by Ord. 2874
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Sec. 3.302
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Duties
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Amnd. by Ord. 2587
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Sec. 3.303
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Purposes
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Amnd. by Ord. 2874
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Sec. 3.304
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Membership
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Amnd. by Ord. 2874
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Sec. 3.305
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Quorum requirement
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Amnd. by Ord. 2874
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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
|
§ 3.02.001
| |
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
|
§ 3.04.005
|
Sec. 3.606
|
Lands to which this article applies
|
§ 3.04.006
|
Sec. 3.607
|
Basis for establishing the areas of special flood hazard
|
Amnd. by Ord. 2626
|
Sec. 3.608
|
Establishment of development permit
|
§ 3.04.008
|
Sec. 3.609
|
Compliance
|
§ 3.04.009
|
Sec. 3.610
|
Abrogation and greater restrictions
|
§ 3.04.010
|
Sec. 3.611
|
Interpretation
|
§ 3.04.011
|
Sec. 3.612
|
Warning and disclaimer of liability
|
§ 3.04.012
|
Sec. 3.613
|
Designation of the floodplain administrator
|
§ 3.04.041
|
Sec. 3.614
|
Duties and responsibilities of the floodplain administrator
|
§ 3.04.042
|
Sec. 3.615
|
Permit procedures
|
§ 3.04.043
|
Sec. 3.616
|
Variance procedures
|
§ 3.04.044
|
Sec. 3.617
|
General standards
|
§ 3.04.071
|
Sec. 3.618
|
Specific standards
|
§ 3.04.072
|
Sec. 3.619
|
Standards for subdivision proposals
|
§ 3.04.073
|
Sec. 3.620
|
Standards for areas of shallow flooding (AO/AH zones)
|
§ 3.04.074
|
Sec. 3.621
|
Floodways
|
§ 3.04.075
|
Sec. 3.622
|
Penalties for noncompliance
|
§ 3.04.013
|
Article 3.700 Smoke Detectors in Dwelling Units
| ||
Sec. 3.701
|
Definitions
|
§ 5.05.031
|
Sec. 3.702
|
Duty to install the new units
|
§ 5.05.035
|
Sec. 3.703
|
Duty to install in existing units
|
§ 5.05.036
|
Sec. 3.704
|
Duty to inspect and repair
|
§ 5.05.037
|
Sec. 3.705
|
Duty to replace batteries
|
§ 5.05.038
|
Sec. 3.706
|
Exemptions
|
§ 5.05.033
|
Sec. 3.707
|
Waiver
|
§ 5.05.034
|
Sec. 3.708
|
Penalty for violations
|
§ 5.05.032
|
Article 3.800 Smoke Detectors in Commercial Buildings
|
§ 5.05.001
| |
Article 3.900 Drainage Structures Regulated
| ||
Sec. 3.901
|
Regulations
|
§ 3.07.001
|
Sec. 3.902
|
Permit required
|
§ 3.07.002
|
Sec. 3.903
|
Construction materials
|
§ 3.07.003
|
Article 3.1000 Commercial Site Development
| ||
Sec. 3.1001
|
Site plan required
|
§ 3.08.001
|
Sec. 3.1002
|
Reference to other regulations
|
§ 3.08.002
|
Sec. 3.1003
|
Approval of site plan
|
§ 3.08.003
|
Sec. 3.1004
|
Appeal
|
§ 3.08.004
|
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
|
§ 4.08.001
|
Sec. 3.1202
|
Permits
|
§ 4.08.003
|
Sec. 3.1203
|
City of property regulations
|
§ 4.08.004
|
Sec. 3.1204
|
Requirements for vibroseis vehicles or other vibrating equipment
|
§ 4.08.005
App. A, § A5.005 amnd. by Ord. 2663
|
Sec. 3.1205
|
Violation; penalty
|
§ 4.08.002
|
Sec. 3.1206
|
Operational procedures
|
§ 4.08.006
|
Article 3.1300 Landscaping
| ||
Sec. 3.1301
|
Purpose
|
§ 3.09.001
|
Sec. 3.1302
|
Scope and application
|
§ 3.09.002
|
Sec. 3.1303
|
Landscape plan
|
§ 3.09.006
|
Sec. 3.1304
|
Landscaping requirements
|
§ 3.09.007
|
Sec. 3.1305
|
Landscape visibility requirements
|
§ 3.09.008
|
Sec. 3.1306
|
Compliance
|
§ 3.09.004
|
Sec. 3.1307
|
Tree preservation
|
§ 3.09.009
|
Sec. 3.1308
|
Appeal
|
§ 3.09.005
|
Sec. 3.1309
|
Penalty
|
§ 3.09.003
|
CHAPTER 4 BUSINESS & COMMERCE
| ||
Article 4.100 Itinerant Merchants
| ||
Sec. 4.101
|
Purpose of article
|
§ 4.04.001
|
Sec. 4.102
|
Unlawful to solicit without first obtaining a license; authorized
times
| |
Sec. 4.103
|
Written application required
|
§ 4.04.042
|
Sec. 4.104
|
Attachments to application
|
§ 4.04.043
|
Sec. 4.105
|
Bond required
|
§ 4.04.044
|
Sec. 4.106
|
Registrant to verify identity
|
§ 4.04.045
|
Sec. 4.107
|
License fee
| |
Sec. 4.108
|
Consideration of license application
|
§ 4.04.047
|
Sec. 4.109
|
Issuance
|
§ 4.04.048
|
Sec. 4.110
|
Contents
|
§ 4.04.049
|
Sec. 4.111
|
Revocation
|
§ 4.04.050
|
Sec. 4.112
|
Appeals on licensing
|
§ 4.04.051
|
Sec. 4.113
|
Posting of property
|
§ 4.04.006
|
Sec. 4.114
|
Refusal of itinerant merchants to leave premises
|
§ 4.04.007
|
Sec. 4.115
|
Itinerant merchant, solicitor, vendor - defined
|
§ 4.04.002
|
Sec. 4.116
|
Exemptions
|
§ 4.04.003
|
Sec. 4.117
|
Penalty for violation
|
§ 4.04.004
|
Article 4.200 Oil and Gas Wells
| ||
Sec. 4.201
|
Definitions
|
§ 4.07.001
|
Sec. 4.202
|
Permit required
|
§ 4.07.041
|
Sec. 4.203
|
Application requirements
|
§ 4.07.042
|
Sec. 4.204
|
Authority to hire
|
§ 4.07.043
|
Sec. 4.205
|
Bond required
|
§ 4.07.044
|
Sec. 4.206
|
Bond reduction
|
§ 4.07.045
|
Sec. 4.207
|
Insurance
|
§ 4.07.046
|
Sec. 4.208
|
Waiver
|
§ 4.07.047
|
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
|
§ 4.07.094
|
Sec. 4.213
|
Permittee's property
|
§ 4.07.095
|
Sec. 4.214
|
Representative
|
§ 4.07.096
|
Sec. 4.215
|
On-site requirements
|
§ 4.07.097
|
Sec. 4.216
|
Permits transferable
|
§ 4.07.048
|
Sec. 4.217
|
Permit
|
§ 4.07.049
|
Sec. 4.218
|
Indemnity
|
§ 4.07.050
|
Sec. 4.219
|
Extension
|
§ 4.07.051
|
Sec. 4.220
|
Copies of railroad commission permits
|
§ 4.07.052
|
Sec. 4.221
|
Noise
|
§ 4.07.098
|
Sec. 4.222
|
Cleanliness
|
§ 4.07.099
|
Sec. 4.223
|
American Petroleum Institute standards
|
§ 4.07.100
|
Sec. 4.224
|
Tests
|
§ 4.07.101
|
Sec. 4.225
|
Tubing
|
§ 4.07.102
|
Sec. 4.226
|
Storage tanks
|
§ 4.07.103
|
Sec. 4.227
|
plugging
|
§ 4.07.104
|
Sec. 4.228
|
Salt water
|
§ 4.07.105
|
Sec. 4.229
|
Inspector
|
§ 4.07.106
|
Sec. 4.230
|
Production
|
§ 4.07.107
|
Sec. 4.231
|
Abandonment
|
§ 4.07.108
|
Sec. 4.232
|
Suspension
|
§ 4.07.053
|
Sec. 4.233
|
Invalidity
|
NIC
|
Sec. 4.234
|
Conflicts
|
NIC
|
Sec. 4.235
|
Drill site designations
|
§ 4.07.003
|
Sec. 4.236
|
Minimum drill site
|
§ 4.07.004
|
Sec. 4.237
|
Use of city streets, easements, and alleys
|
§ 4.07.005
|
Sec. 4.238
|
Penalty for violations
|
§ 4.07.002
|
Article 4.300 Businesses Entitled to Install Burglar and
Fire Alarm Signal Panels
| ||
Sec. 4.301
|
Police department to make space available
|
§ 4.03.031
|
Sec. 4.302
|
Business to pay annual rental
|
§ 4.03.032
|
Sec. 4.303
|
Business to maintain equipment
|
§ 4.03.033
|
Sec. 4.304
|
Business places to execute release of liability
|
§ 4.03.034
|
Article 4.400 Pawnbrokers
| ||
Sec. 4.401
|
Definitions
|
§ 4.05.001
|
Sec. 4.402
|
Pawnbrokers to comply with article
|
§ 4.05.003
|
Sec. 4.403
|
Pawnbrokers to maintain records
|
§ 4.05.004
|
Sec. 4.404
|
Tickets to be prepared
|
§ 4.05.005
|
Sec. 4.405
|
Goods to be accessible for examination
|
§ 4.05.006
|
Sec. 4.406
|
Items to be kept for seven (7) days
|
§ 4.05.007
|
Sec. 4.407
|
Items in the possession of minors
|
§ 4.05.008
|
Sec. 4.408
|
Falsifications
|
§ 4.05.009
|
Sec. 4.409
|
Pawnbrokers to report stolen property
|
§ 4.05.010
|
Sec. 4.410
|
Violations and penalties of article
|
§ 4.05.002
|
Article 4.500 Taxicabs
| ||
Sec. 4.501
|
Franchise required
|
§ 4.09.041
|
Sec. 4.502
|
Application; contents
|
§ 4.09.042
|
Sec. 4.503
|
Consideration of application
|
§ 4.09.043
|
Sec. 4.504
|
Public convenience and necessity required
|
§ 4.09.044
|
Sec. 4.505
|
Duration
|
§ 4.09.045
|
Sec. 4.506
|
Nonassignable
|
§ 4.09.046
|
Sec. 4.507
|
Grounds for revocation generally
|
§ 4.09.047
|
Sec. 4.508
|
Insurance required; approval; etc.
|
§ 4.09.048
|
Sec. 4.509
|
Minimum amount of coverage
|
§ 4.09.049
|
Sec. 4.510
|
Vehicle permit required
|
§ 4.09.081
|
Sec. 4.511
|
Application
|
§ 4.09.082
|
Sec. 4.512
|
Issuance; contents
|
§ 4.09.083
|
Sec. 4.513
|
Fee; list of vehicles to be furnished
|
§ 4.09.084
|
Sec. 4.514
|
Additional vehicles; fee
|
§ 4.09.085
|
Sec. 4.515
|
Inspection of vehicle
|
§ 4.09.004
|
Sec. 4.516
|
Identification of vehicles
|
§ 4.09.005
|
Sec. 4.517
|
Driver or taxicab driver
| |
(a) Driver; taxicab driver
|
§ 4.09.007
| |
(b) Driver appearance
|
§ 4.09.008
| |
Sec. 4.518
|
State license required
|
§ 4.09.009
|
Sec. 4.519
|
City council shall fix fares
|
§ 4.09.010
|
Sec. 4.520
|
Taximeter to be used in determining fare
|
§ 4.09.011
|
Sec. 4.521
|
Definitions
|
§ 4.09.001
|
Sec. 4.522
|
Property left in vehicle; disposition
|
§ 4.09.012
|
Sec. 4.523
|
General conditions
| |
(a) Maximum number of passengers
|
§ 4.09.013
| |
(b) Maximum age of vehicles
|
§ 4.09.006
| |
(c) Carrying additional passengers
|
§ 4.09.014
| |
Sec. 4.524
|
Reference to city charter
|
§ 4.09.003
|
Sec. 4.525
|
Violations; penalty
|
§ 4.09.002
|
Article 4.600 Sign Code
| ||
Sec. 4.601
|
Scope
|
§ 3.06.001
|
Sec. 4.602
|
Definitions
|
§ 3.06.002
|
Sec. 4.603
|
Classifications
|
§ 3.06.003
|
Sec. 4.604
|
Sign administrator and enforcement
|
§ 3.06.004
|
Sec. 4.605
|
Sign permits and fees
|
§ 3.06.005
|
Sec. 4.606
|
Sign companies
|
§ 3.06.006
|
Sec. 4.607
|
Sign maintenance and removal
|
§ 3.06.007
|
Sec. 4.608
|
Miscellaneous sign provisions
|
§ 3.06.008
|
Sec. 4.609
|
Structural requirements
| |
(a) Design
|
§ 3.06.041
| |
(b) Construction
|
§ 3.06.042
| |
(c) Electrical requirements
|
§ 3.06.043
| |
(d) Use of plastic materials
|
§ 3.06.044
| |
(e) Height limitation
|
§ 3.06.045
| |
(f) Size limitation
|
§ 3.06.046
| |
(g) Method of determining the area of a sign
|
§ 3.06.047
| |
(h) Clearances
|
§ 3.06.048
| |
(i) Fire prevention requirements
|
§ 3.06.049
| |
(j) Ground signs
|
§ 3.06.050
| |
(k) Wall signs
|
§ 3.06.051
| |
(l) Roof signs
|
§ 3.06.052
| |
(m) Projecting signs
|
§ 3.06.053
| |
(n) Marquee signs
|
§ 3.06.054
| |
(o) Portable signs
|
§ 3.06.055
| |
(p) Signs of V-type or back-to-back construction
|
§ 3.06.056
| |
Sec. 4.610
|
Off-premise sign provisions
| |
Applicability
|
§ 3.06.091
| |
(1) Definitions
|
§ 3.06.092
| |
(2) Prohibition of new off-premises signs
|
§ 3.06.093
| |
(3) General location
|
§ 3.06.094
| |
(4) Location of property
|
§ 3.06.095
| |
(5) Construction of certain off-premise sign structures
|
§ 3.06.096
| |
(6) Visibility triangle
|
§ 3.06.097
| |
(7) Abandonment of off-premise sign structures
|
§ 3.06.098
| |
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
|
§ 4.06.001
|
Sec. 4.802
|
Authority
|
§ 4.06.002
|
Sec. 4.803
|
License required
|
§ 4.06.031
|
Sec. 4.804
|
Issuance of license
|
§ 4.06.032
|
Sec. 4.805
|
Fees
|
§ 4.06.033
|
Sec. 4.806
|
Inspection
|
§ 4.06.034
|
Sec. 4.807
|
Expiration of license
|
§ 4.06.035
|
Sec. 4.808
|
Suspension
|
§ 4.06.036
|
Sec. 4.809
|
Revocation
|
§ 4.06.037
|
Sec. 4.810
|
Hearing; judicial review
|
§ 4.06.038
|
Sec. 4.811
|
Prohibited acts
|
§ 4.06.071
|
Sec. 4.812
|
Existing business
|
§ 4.06.003
|
Sec. 4.813
|
Minimum age
|
§ 4.06.072
|
Sec. 4.814
|
Enforcement
|
§ 4.06.004
|
Sec. 4.815
|
Administration
|
§ 4.06.005
|
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
|
§ 5.04.004
|
Sec. 5.103
|
Appeals
|
Dltd. by Ordinance 2587
|
Article 5.200 Fire Marshal
| ||
Sec. 5.201
|
Fire marshal to investigate all fires
|
§ 5.02.001
|
Sec. 5.202
|
Fire marshal to take testimony and furnish evidence
|
§ 5.02.002
|
Sec. 5.203
|
Fire marshal to summon witnesses
|
§ 5.02.003
|
Sec. 5.204
|
Unlawful to disobey any lawful order of fire marshal
|
§ 5.02.004
|
Sec. 5.205
|
Investigations by fire marshal may be private
|
§ 5.02.005
|
Sec. 5.206
|
Fire marshal may enter buildings where fire has occurred
|
§ 5.02.006
|
Sec. 5.207
|
Fire marshal to make periodic inspection and reports; aggrieved
persons may appeal
|
§ 5.02.007
|
Sec. 5.208
|
Unlawful to maintain fire hazards
|
§ 5.02.008
|
Sec. 5.209
|
Violations; penalty
|
§ 5.02.009
|
Sec. 5.210
|
Violators to be notified before prosecution
|
§ 5.02.010
|
Article 5.300 Arson Reward
|
§ 5.01.001
| |
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
|
§ 6.04.002
|
Sec. 6.102
|
Weeds not allowed under certain conditions
|
§ 6.04.003
|
Sec. 6.103
|
Violation for allowing impure, unwholesome, or disease causing
condition
|
§ 6.04.004
|
Sec. 6.104
|
Violation for causing, permitting or allowing weeds
|
§ 6.04.005
|
Sec. 6.105
|
Penalty for violation of article
|
§ 6.04.006
|
Sec. 6.106
|
Definitions
|
§ 6.04.001
|
Sec. 6.107
|
City may bring lot or parcel into compliance
|
§ 6.04.007
|
Sec. 6.108
|
City shall have lien for cost of work or improvements performed
and administrative costs
|
§ 6.04.008
|
Sec. 6.109
|
Additional authority to abate dangerous weeds
|
§ 6.04.009
|
Article 6.200 Food Service Sanitation
| ||
Sec. 6.201
|
Designation of health authority
|
§ 6.05.031
|
Sec. 6.202
|
State and county regulations adopted
|
§ 6.05.032
|
Sec. 6.203
|
Definitions
|
§ 6.05.033
|
Sec. 6.204
|
Food permits
|
§ 6.05.034
|
Sec. 6.205
|
Review of plans
|
§ 6.05.035
|
Sec. 6.206
|
Food manager certification
|
§ 6.05.036
|
Sec. 6.207
|
Sale of food from vehicles
|
Rpld. by Ord. 3086
|
Article 6.300 Harris County to Inspect Food Establishments
|
§ 6.05.001
| |
CHAPTER 7 OFFENSES & NUISANCES
| ||
Article 7.100 Consumption and Sale of Alcoholic Beverages
| ||
Sec. 7.101
|
Consumption during extended hours
|
§ 4.02.002
|
Sec. 7.102
|
Selling of beer
|
§ 4.02.003
|
Sec. 7.103
|
Serving or permitting consumption of alcoholic beverages
|
§ 4.02.004
|
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
|
§ 4.02.001
|
Article 7.200 Discharge of Firearms, Air Rifles and Other
Projectiles Prohibited
|
§ 8.03.001
| |
Article 7.300 Child Unattended in Motor Vehicle Prohibited
|
§ 8.01.001
| |
Article 7.400 Smoking in Public Buildings
| ||
Sec. 7.401
|
Smoking defined
|
§ 6.03.031
|
Sec. 7.402
|
Buildings where smoking prohibited
|
§ 6.03.032
|
Sec. 7.403
|
Signs to be conspicuously displayed
|
§ 6.03.033
|
Sec. 7.404
|
Penalty for violations
|
§ 6.03.034
|
Article 7.500 Loud Noises Prohibited
| ||
Sec. 7.501
|
Loud, unnecessary or unusual noises prohibited
|
§ 8.04.001
|
Sec. 7.502
|
Acts declared to violate this article
|
§ 8.04.002
|
Article 7.600 Littering Prohibited
| ||
Sec. 7.601
|
Depositing of litter prohibited
|
§ 8.05.001
|
Sec. 7.602
|
Vehicles to be covered
|
§ 8.05.002
|
Article 7.700 Abandoned and Junked Vehicles
| ||
Sec. 7.701
|
Definitions
|
§ 8.06.001
|
Sec. 7.702
|
Authority to take possession of abandoned motor vehicles
|
§ 8.06.031
|
Sec. 7.703
|
Notification of owner and lien holders
|
§ 8.06.032
|
Sec. 7.704
|
Auction of abandoned motor vehicles
|
§ 8.06.033
|
Sec. 7.705
|
Garagekeepers and abandoned motor vehicles
|
§ 8.06.034
|
Sec. 7.706
|
Disposal to demolishers
|
§ 8.06.035
|
Sec. 7.707
|
Duties of demolishers
|
§ 8.06.036
|
Sec. 7.708
|
Junked vehicles as public nuisance
|
§ 8.06.061
|
Sec. 7.709
|
Procedures for abating nuisance
|
§ 8.06.062
|
Sec. 7.710
|
Disposal of junked vehicles
|
§ 8.06.063
|
Sec. 7.711
|
Authority to enforce
|
§ 8.06.064
|
Sec. 7.712
|
Effect of article on other statutes
|
§ 8.06.065
|
Sec. 7.713
|
Violations and penalty
|
§ 8.06.066
|
Sec. 7.714
|
Unlawful movement and storage of junked vehicles
|
§ 8.06.067
|
Article 7.800 Abandoned Property Other than Vehicles
| ||
Sec. 7.801
|
Declared a nuisance; duty of police to impound; notification
of impoundment
|
§ 8.07.001
|
Sec. 7.802
|
Lien on impounded property
|
§ 8.07.002
|
Sec. 7.803
|
Redemption of impounded property
|
§ 8.07.003
|
Sec. 7.804
|
When impounded property to be sold
|
§ 8.07.004
|
Sec. 7.805
|
Notice of sale of impounded property
|
§ 8.07.005
|
Sec. 7.806
|
Procedure for selling impounded property
|
§ 8.07.006
|
Sec. 7.807
|
Disposition of proceeds of sale of impounded property
|
§ 8.07.007
|
Sec. 7.808
|
Fees for impounding, storage, etc.
|
§ 8.07.008
|
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
|
§ 1.11.031
|
Sec. 8.202
|
Director of parks and recreation
|
§ 1.11.032
|
Sec. 8.203
|
Parks and recreation advisory board
| |
Created
|
§ 1.11.061
| |
(1) Appointment and tenure
|
Amnd. by Ord. 2509
| |
(2) Procedures
|
§ 1.11.063
| |
(3) Appeals
|
§ 1.11.064
| |
(4) Studies and recommendations
|
§ 1.11.065
| |
(5) Meetings
|
§ 1.11.066
| |
(6) Conflict
|
§ 1.11.067
| |
Article 8.300 Department of Social Services Created
| ||
Sec. 8.301
|
Established
|
§ 1.12.031
|
Sec. 8.302
|
Director of social services
|
§ 1.12.032
|
Sec. 8.303
|
Designated building
|
Amnd. by Ord. 2697
|
Sec. 8.304
|
Social services advisory board
| |
Created
|
§ 1.12.061
| |
(1) Appointment and tenure
|
§ 1.12.062
| |
(2) Procedures
|
§ 1.12.063
| |
(3) Studies and recommendations
|
§ 1.12.064
| |
(4) Meetings
|
§ 1.12.065
| |
(5) Conflict
|
§ 1.12.066
| |
Article 8.400 Economic Development Committee
| ||
Sec. 8.401
|
Creation
|
§ 1.10.031
|
Sec. 8.402
|
Meetings
|
§ 1.10.032
|
Sec. 8.403
|
Membership
|
§ 1.10.033
|
Sec. 8.404
|
Rules of conduct for meetings
|
§ 1.10.034
|
Sec. 8.405
|
Committee expenditures
|
§ 1.10.035
|
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
|
§ 9.01.001
| |
Article 8.800 City Secretary to Receive Complaints Involving
Municipal Liability
| ||
Sec. 8.801
|
City secretary to report complaints to council
|
§ 1.02.081
|
Sec. 8.802
|
Service of citation on suits
|
§ 1.02.082
|
Sec. 8.803
|
City secretary prohibited from making any commitment
|
§ 1.02.083
|
Sec. 8.804
|
Notice to city
|
§ 1.02.084
|
Article 8.900 Municipal Court
| ||
Sec. 8.901
|
Generally
|
§ 7.01.001
|
Sec. 8.902
|
Prosecutions
|
§ 7.01.002
|
Sec. 8.903
|
Bailiff
|
Amnd. by Ord. 2561
|
Sec. 8.904
|
Seal
|
§ 7.01.004
|
Sec. 8.905
|
Prosecutions to be commenced by complaint; complaint to be sworn
to
|
§ 7.01.005
|
Sec. 8.906
|
Term
|
§ 7.01.006
|
Sec. 8.907
|
Issuance of warrant upon filing of complaint; execution
|
§ 7.01.007
|
Sec. 8.908
|
Bail on arrest, bond, recognizances, etc.
|
§ 7.01.008
|
Sec. 8.909
|
Forfeiture of bail bond
|
§ 7.01.009
|
Sec. 8.910
|
Manner of forfeiture of bond
|
§ 7.01.010
|
Sec. 8.911
|
Docket
|
§ 7.01.011
|
Sec. 8.912
|
Pleas
|
§ 7.01.012
|
Sec. 8.913
|
Docket procedure
|
§ 7.01.013
|
Sec. 8.914
|
Jury
|
§ 7.01.014
|
Sec. 8.915
|
Witnesses
|
§ 7.01.015
|
Sec. 8.916
|
Trial procedure
|
§ 7.01.016
|
Sec. 8.917
|
Special expenses
|
§ 7.02.002
|
Sec. 8.918
|
Fines
|
§ 7.02.001
|
Sec. 8.919
|
Judgment
|
§ 7.01.017
|
Sec. 8.920
|
Execution of judgment
|
§ 7.01.018
|
Sec. 8.921
|
Appeals
|
§ 7.01.019
|
Sec. 8.922
|
Procedure for appeal
|
§ 7.01.020
|
Sec. 8.923
|
Appeal bond
|
§ 7.01.021
|
Sec. 8.924
|
Judgment on appeal
|
§ 7.01.022
|
Sec. 8.925
|
New trial
|
§ 7.01.023
|
Sec. 8.926
|
Regulating laws
|
§ 7.01.024
|
Sec. 8.927
|
Municipal court building security fund and fee
|
§ 7.02.003
|
Sec. 8.928
|
Municipal court technology fund and fee
|
§ 7.02.004
|
Sec. 8.929
|
Designation of Municipal Court One and Municipal Court Two
|
§ 7.01.025
|
Article 8.1000 City Attorney
| ||
Sec. 8.1001
|
Office of city attorney
|
§ 1.05.031
|
Sec. 8.1002
|
Duties of city attorney
|
§ 1.05.032
|
Article 8.1100 Dispatching Service Established
| ||
Sec. 8.1101
|
Emergency dispatching service authorized; responsibilities
|
§ 9.03.041
|
Sec. 8.1102
|
Approval of personnel
|
§ 9.03.042
|
Sec. 8.1103
|
Operation and maintenance of service
|
§ 9.03.043
|
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
|
§ 9.01.002
| |
Article 8.1600 Vehicle Use and Travel Policy Adopted
|
§ 9.01.003
| |
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
|
§ 9.01.005
| |
Article 8.2000 Fixed Asset Capitalization Policy
| ||
Sec. 8.2001
|
Purpose
|
§ 1.09.031
|
Sec. 8.2002
|
Definition
|
§ 1.09.032
|
Sec. 8.2003
|
Fixed assets include the following
|
§ 1.09.033
|
Sec. 8.2004
|
Total acquisition costs
|
§ 1.09.034
|
Sec. 8.2005
|
Reduction of acquisition cost
|
§ 1.09.035
|
Sec. 8.2006
|
Treatment of costs
|
§ 1.09.036
|
Sec. 8.2007
|
Accounting for assets; annual physical inventory required
|
§ 1.09.037
|
Sec. 8.2008
|
Depreciation
|
§ 1.09.038
|
Article 8.2100 Convention and Tourism Bureau
| ||
Sec. 8.2101
|
Established
|
§ 1.06.031
|
Sec. 8.2102
|
Organization
|
Amnd. by Ord. 2993
|
Sec. 8.2103
|
Requests for revenue
|
§ 1.06.033
|
Sec. 8.2104
|
Fund allocations
|
§ 1.06.034
|
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
|