This table shows the location or gives the disposition of the chapters, sections and subsections of the 1999 Highland Village Code of Ordinances within this revised code. The abbreviation "NIC" means the provision is not included in this code, though not necessarily repealed.
1999 CODE OF ORDINANCES
2012 CODE OF ORDINANCES
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
 
Sec. 1-1.
Designation and citation of code
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 1-2.
Definitions and rules of construction
§ 1.01.004
Sec. 1-3.
Incorporation by reference
§ 1.01.010
Sec. 1-4.
Catchlines of sections
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 1-5.
History notes
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 1-6.
Editor’s notes and references
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 1-7.
Provisions considered as continuations of existing ordinances
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 1-8.
Severability of parts of code
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 1-9.
General penalty; continuing violations
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 1-10.
Injunction to enforce code
§ 1.01.011
Sec. 1-11.
Civil actions
§ 1.01.012
Sec. 1-12.
Liability of corporate officers for penalty
§ 1.01.013
Sec. 1-13.
Relief from personal liability in enforcement of code
§ 1.01.014
Sec. 1-14.
Use in evidence of copies of code provisions
§ 1.01.015
Sec. 1-15.
Prosecution for violation of code
§ 1.01.016
Sec. 1-16.
Amendments or additions to code
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 1-17.
Supplementation of code
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 1-18.
Certain actions and ordinances not affected by code
§ 1.01.017
Sec. 1-19.
City emblem
§ 2.01.001
CHAPTER 2 ADMINISTRATION
 
Article I. In General
 
Sec. 2-1.
Identification of city-owned motor vehicles and heavy equipment required; exempt vehicles
§ 2.01.002
Sec. 2-2.
Professional services; errors and omissions
§ 2.01.003
Secs. 2-3–2-20.
Reserved
 
Article II. Council
 
Sec. 2-21.
Regular meeting dates
§ 2.02.001
Sec. 2-22.
Authority of city council to compel attendance of witnesses, punish for contempt, production of books and records; administration of oaths
§ 2.02.002
Secs. 2-23–2-40.
Reserved
 
Article III. Officers and Employees
 
Division 1. Generally
 
Sec. 2-41.
Authorization of city officers, agents and employees to respond to emergency situations; no liability
§ 2.03.001
Sec. 2-42.
Personnel rules and procedures
§ 2.03.002
Secs. 2-43–2-55.
Reserved
 
Division 2. Legal Defense and Indemnification for City Officials and Employees
 
Sec. 2-56.
Definitions
§ 2.03.031
Sec. 2-57.
Indemnification eligibility
§ 2.03.032
Sec. 2-58.
Representation in actions
§ 2.03.033
Sec. 2-59.
Defense or settlement of suits; governmental immunity
§ 2.03.034
Sec. 2-60.
Notice of action
§ 2.03.035
Sec. 2-61.
Disciplinary actions
§ 2.03.036
Sec. 2-62.
Suits on behalf of city
§ 2.03.037
Sec. 2-63.
Exclusions
§ 2.03.038
Secs. 2-64–2-80.
Reserved
 
Division 3. Texas Municipal Retirement System
 
Sec. 2-81.
Definitions
NIC
Sec. 2-82.
Participation in system
NIC
Sec. 2-83.
Participation in TMRS supplemental death benefits fund
NIC
Sec. 2-84.
Granting participants additional rights, credits and benefits
NIC
Sec. 2-85.
Authorization of updated service credits
NIC
Sec. 2-86.
Increase in retirement annuities
NIC
Sec. 2-87.
Dates of allowances and increases
NIC
Secs. 2-88–2-99.
Reserved
 
Article IV. Boards and Commissions
 
Division 1. Generally
 
Secs. 2-100–2-110.
Reserved
 
Division 2. Policies and Rules for the Conduct of Business
 
Sec. 2-111.
Purpose of division
Amnd. by Ord. 2011-1096
Sec. 2-112.
Appointments
Amnd. by Ord. 2011-1096
Sec. 2-113.
Eligibility requirements
Amnd. by Ord. 2011-1096
Sec. 2-114.
Oath of office
Amnd. by Ord. 2011-1096
Sec. 2-115.
Training of members
Amnd. by Ord. 2011-1096
Sec. 2-116.
Attendance; alternates
Amnd. by Ord. 2011-1096
Sec. 2-117.
Vacancies
Amnd. by Ord. 2011-1096
Sec. 2-118.
Meetings
Amnd. by Ord. 2011-1096
Sec. 2-119.
Subcommittees
Amnd. by Ord. 2011-1096
Sec. 2-120.
Ethics ordinance
Amnd. by Ord. 2011-1096
Secs. 2-121–2-130.
Reserved
 
Article V. Records Management
 
Sec. 2-131.
Definitions
§ 1.02.001
Sec. 2-132.
Scope of article
§ 1.02.002
Sec. 2-133.
Municipal records declared public property
§ 1.02.003
Sec. 2-134.
Policy
§ 1.02.004
Sec. 2-135.
Designation of records management officer
§ 1.02.005
Sec. 2-136.
Establishment of records management committee; duties
§ 1.02.006
Sec. 2-137.
Records management plan to be developed; approval of plan; authority of plan
§ 1.02.007
Sec. 2-138.
Duties of records management officer
§ 1.02.008
Sec. 2-139.
Duties and responsibilities of department heads
§ 1.02.009
Sec. 2-140.
Designation of records liaison officers
§ 1.02.010
Sec. 2-141.
Duties and responsibilities of records liaison officers
§ 1.02.011
Sec. 2-142.
Records control schedules to be developed; approval; filing with state
§ 1.02.012
Sec. 2-143.
Implementation of records control schedules; destruction of records under schedule
§ 1.02.013
Sec. 2-144.
Destruction of unscheduled records
§ 1.02.014
Sec. 2-145.
Records center
§ 1.02.015
Sec. 2-146.
Micrographics
§ 1.02.016
Secs. 2-147–2-165.
Reserved
 
Article VI. Finance
 
Division 1. Generally
 
Sec. 2-166.
Dishonored checks; processing fee
§ 2.06.001
Secs. 2-167–2-180.
Reserved
 
Division 2. Sale of Personal Property
 
Sec. 2-181.
Authority to sell surplus personal property of city
§ 2.06.031
Sec. 2-182.
Procedures for sale of surplus personal property; notice requirements for sale
§ 2.06.032
Sec. 2-183.
Disposition of proceeds derived from sale of surplus property
§ 2.06.033
Secs. 2-184–2-200.
Reserved
 
Division 3. Public Property Finance Authority
 
Sec. 2-201.
Definitions
§ 2.06.061
Sec. 2-202.
Findings and determinations
§ 2.06.062
Sec. 2-203.
Creation; name; articles of incorporation and bylaws
§ 2.06.063
Sec. 2-204.
Development and implementation of property acquisition program
§ 2.06.064
Sec. 2-205.
Nonprofit status
§ 2.06.065
Sec. 2-206.
Alteration, termination or dissolution
§ 2.06.066
Sec. 2-207.
Circumstances leading to dissolution
§ 2.06.067
Sec. 2-208.
Transfer of title to all funds and properties to city following dissolution
§ 2.06.068
Secs. 2-209–2-230.
Reserved
 
Article VII. Assistance to Non-Profit Organizations
 
Sec. 2-231.
Purpose
Rpld. by Ord. 2017-1239
Sec. 2-232.
Policy
Rpld. by Ord. 2017-1239
Sec. 2-233.
Procedure to accomplish policy
Rpld. by Ord. 2017-1239
Sec. 2-234.
Public purpose
Rpld. by Ord. 2017-1239
CHAPTER 6 ADVERTISING
 
Sec. 6-1.
Placing of advertising on private or public property
§ 12.01.001
CHAPTER 10 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
 
Article I. In General
 
Secs. 10-1–10-20.
Reserved
 
Article II. Licenses and Permits
 
Sec. 10-21.
Authority to levy and collect liquor license and liquor permit fees; maximum allowable levy
§ 6.02.031
Sec. 10-22.
Liquor license and permit fees to be assessed and collected by city
§ 6.02.032
Sec. 10-23.
Liquor license and permit fees assessed by city; annual collection by city
§ 6.02.033
Sec. 10-24.
On-premises sales and consumption; hours of sale generally; one-day special events
 
 
(a) Definitions
§ 6.02.001
 
(b) Prerequisites to sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages
§ 6.02.002
 
(c) Limitations on the hours of sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages
§ 6.02.003
 
(d) Authorization for sale and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages for one-day special events; permit requirements and application procedures therefor
Amnd. by Ord. 2016-1200
CHAPTER 14 ANIMALS
 
Article I. In General
 
Sec. 14-1.
Definition
Amnd. by Ord. 2021-1286
Sec. 14-2.
Penalty for violation of chapter
Amnd. by Ord. 2021-1286
Sec. 14-3.
Enforcement by animal control; authority to carry tranquilizer guns and other weapons and to euthanize animals
Amnd. by Ord. 2021-1286
Sec. 14-4.
Public nuisance animals
Amnd. by Ord. 2021-1286
Sec. 14-5.
General provisions
 
 
(a) Confinement of animals by individuals
Amnd. by Ord. 2021-1286
 
(b) Abandonment of animals
Amnd. by Ord. 2021-1286
 
(c) Confinement of animals in vehicles
Amnd. by Ord. 2021-1286
 
(d) Inspection of premises where animals are kept
Amnd. by Ord. 2021-1286
 
(e) Cruelty to animals
Amnd. by Ord. 2021-1286
 
(f) Fighting of animals upon exhibition
Amnd. by Ord. 2021-1286
 
(g) Indecent exhibition of animals
Amnd. by Ord. 2021-1286
 
(h) Disposal of nursing baby animals
Amnd. by Ord. 2021-1286
 
(i) Disposal of dead animals
Amnd. by Ord. 2021-1286
 
(j) Filing complaints of violations; penalties
Amnd. by Ord. 2021-1286
Sec. 14-6.
Prohibited animals
Amnd. by Ord. 2021-1286
Sec. 14-7.
Special provisions concerning fowl, rabbits, guinea pigs, bees, potbellied pigs, pygmy goats, ferrets and exotic animals
Amnd. by Ord. 2021-1286
Secs. 14-8–14-30.
Reserved
 
Article II. Impoundment and Disposal
 
Sec. 14-31.
Authority
Amnd. by Ord. 2021-1286
Sec. 14-32.
Redemption
Amnd. by Ord. 2021-1286
Sec. 14-33.
Requested euthanasia
Amnd. by Ord. 2021-1286
Sec. 14-34.
Adoption of animals from city shelter
Amnd. by Ord. 2021-1286
Secs. 14-35–14-55.
Reserved
 
Article III. Rabies Control
 
Sec. 14-56.
Vaccination
Amnd. by Ord. 2021-1286
Sec. 14-57.
Reporting of rabies cases or suspected rabid animal required; confinement of animals
Amnd. by Ord. 2021-1286
Sec. 14-58.
Procedure when animal has bitten person; exceptions thereto; quarantine fees
Amnd. by Ord. 2021-1286
Secs. 14-59–14-80.
Reserved
 
Article IV. Domestic Animals
 
Sec. 14-81.
Registration
Amnd. by Ord. 2021-1286
Sec. 14-82.
Animals at large
Amnd. by Ord. 2021-1286
Sec. 14-83.
Impounding of dogs
Amnd. by Ord. 2021-1286
Sec. 14-84.
Dangerous dogs
 
 
(a) Definitions
Amnd. by Ord. 2021-1286
 
(b) Investigation
Amnd. by Ord. 2021-1286
 
(c) Declaration
Amnd. by Ord. 2021-1286
 
(d) Necessary impoundment
Amnd. by Ord. 2021-1286
 
(e) Redemption
Amnd. by Ord. 2021-1286
 
(f) Requirements for owners
Amnd. by Ord. 2021-1286
 
(g) Registration
Amnd. by Ord. 2021-1286
 
(h) Subsequent attacks
Amnd. by Ord. 2021-1286
 
(i) Violations
Amnd. by Ord. 2021-1286
 
(j) Defense
Amnd. by Ord. 2021-1286
Sec. 14-85.
Unlawful restraint of dogs
Amnd. by Ord. 2021-1286
Sec. 14-86.
Guard dogs
Amnd. by Ord. 2021-1286
Sec. 14-87.
Prohibited sales
Amnd. by Ord. 2021-1286
Sec. 14-88.
Animals as prizes, promotions and novelties
Amnd. by Ord. 2021-1286
Sec. 14-89.
Transportation of an animal in an open bed of vehicle
Amnd. by Ord. 2021-1286
Secs. 14-90–14-105.
Reserved
 
Article V. Livestock
 
Sec. 14-106.
F encing required
Amnd. by Ord. 2021-1286
Sec. 14-107.
Impounding
Amnd. by Ord. 2021-1286
Sec. 14-108.
Places prohibited to livestock
Amnd. by Ord. 2021-1286
Sec. 14-109.
Permit required for keeping
Amnd. by Ord. 2021-1286
Secs. 14-110–14-130.
Reserved
 
Sec. 14-131.
Fees designated
Amnd. by Ord. 2021-1286
CHAPTER 18 BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS
 
Article I. In General
 
Sec. 18-1.
Establishment of building and development fees
§ 23.01.001
Sec. 18-2.
Plan review fees
§ 23.01.002
Sec. 18-3.
Contractor registration
Amnd. by Ord. 2015-1188
Sec. 18-4.
Fence permit fee
§ 24.01.004
Sec. 18-5.
Appeal board
§ 24.01.002
Sec. 18-6.
Penalty
§ 24.01.001
Secs. 18-7–18-20.
Reserved
 
Article II. Adopted Codes
 
Sec. 18-21.
International Building Code and International Residential Codes; amendments; adopted
 
 
(a) Adoption of International Building Code and International Residential Code, with Appendix G and J of the International Residential Code
Amnd. by Ord. 2013-1141
 
(b) Amendments
Amnd. by Ord. 2013-1141
 
(c) Additional amendments to the International Building Code
Amnd. by Ord. 2013-1141
 
(d) Additional amendments to the International Residential Code
Amnd. by Ord. 2013-1141
 
(e) The code and amendments shall be further modified as follows
Amnd. by Ord. 2013-1141
Sec. 18-22.
International Plumbing Code; amendments; adopted
 
 
(a) Adoption of International Plumbing Code
Amnd. by Ord. 2013-1142
 
(b) Amendments
Amnd. by Ord. 2013-1142
 
(c) Fees
Amnd. by Ord. 2013-1142
Sec. 18-23.
Reserved
 
Sec. 18-24.
National Electrical Code; amendments; adopted
 
 
(a) Adoption of 2002 National Electrical Code
Amnd. by Ord. 2013-1143
 
(b) Amendments
Amnd. by Ord. 2013-1143
 
(c) Fees
Amnd. by Ord. 2013-1143
Sec. 18-25.
International Mechanical Code; amendments; adopted
 
 
(a) Adoption of International Mechanical Code
Amnd. by Ord. 2013-1144
 
(b) Amendments
Amnd. by Ord. 2013-1144
 
(c) Fees
Amnd. by Ord. 2013-1144
Sec. 18-26.
International Fuel Gas Code and amendments adopted
 
 
(a) Adoption of International Fuel Gas Code
Amnd. by Ord. 2013-1145
 
(b) Amendments
Amnd. by Ord. 2013-1145
Sec. 18-27.
Life safety code
§ 8.05.001
Sec. 18-28.
International Energy Conservation Code; amendments; adopted
 
 
(a) International Energy Conservation Code adopted
Amnd. by Ord. 2013-1146
 
(b) Amendments
Amnd. by Ord. 2013-1146
 
(c) Certification
Amnd. by Ord. 2013-1146
Sec. 18-29.
International Property Maintenance Code; amendments; adopted
 
 
(a) Adoption of International Property Maintenance Code
Amnd. by Ord. 2013-1147
 
(b) Amendments
Amnd. by Ord. 2013-1147
Secs. 18-30–18-50.
Reserved
 
Article III. Swimming Pools and Spas
 
Division 1. Generally
 
Sec. 18-51.
Construction permit required
§ 24.03.001
Sec. 18-52.
Permit fees
§ 24.03.002
Sec. 18-53.
Time restriction imposed on construction
§ 24.03.003
Sec. 18-54.
Connection to city’s sanitary sewer system prohibited; drainage
§ 24.03.004
Secs. 18-55–18-70.
Reserved
 
Division 2. Fences or Other Enclosures
 
Sec. 18-71.
Required; exception
§ 24.03.031
Sec. 18-72.
Construction specifications
§ 24.03.032
Sec. 18-73.
Construction prerequisite to water being placed in pool; use of pool
§ 24.03.033
Secs. 18-74–18-100.
Reserved
 
Article IV. Alarm Systems
 
Sec. 18-101.
Definitions
§ 6.05.001
Sec. 18-102.
Permit required; application; issuance
§ 6.05.041
Sec. 18-103.
Permit duration and renewal
§ 6.05.042
Sec. 18-104.
Proper alarm system operation and maintenance
§ 6.05.004
Sec. 18-105.
Authority of the chief to disable alarm systems
§ 6.05.005
Sec. 18-106.
Reporting of alarm signals by permit holder
§ 6.05.006
Sec. 18-107.
Alarm reporting
§ 6.05.007
Sec. 18-108.
Automatic dialing prohibited
§ 6.05.008
Sec. 18-109.
Alarm dispatch records
§ 6.05.009
Sec. 18-110.
System performance reviews
§ 6.05.010
Sec. 18-111.
Excessive false alarms
Amnd. by Ord. 09-1070
Sec. 18-112.
Revocation of permit: appeal; forfeiture of fees; reapplication
§ 6.05.043
Sec. 18-113.
Confidentiality of information
§ 6.05.044
Sec. 18-114.
Penalties
§ 6.05.002
Sec. 18-115.
Implementation
§ 6.05.003
CHAPTER 22 BUSINESSES
 
Article I. In General
 
Sec. 22-1.
Regulations for garage sales and patio sales
§ 6.01.001
Secs. 22-2–22-20.
Reserved
 
Article II. Storage Facilities
 
Sec. 22-21.
Definitions
§ 6.04.001
Sec. 22-22.
F ence requirements
§ 6.04.003
Sec. 22-23.
Lighting requirements
§ 6.04.004
Sec. 22-24.
Penalties; civil remedies
§ 6.04.002
Secs. 22-25–22-45.
Reserved
 
Article III. Reserved
 
Secs. 22-46–22-95.
Reserved
 
Article IV. Sexually Oriented Businesses
 
Division 1. Generally
 
Sec. 22-96.
Purpose and intent of article
§ 6.06.001
Sec. 22-97.
Definitions
§ 6.06.002
Sec. 22-98.
Inspection of premises
§ 6.06.006
Sec. 22-99.
Location
§ 6.06.007
Sec. 22-100.
Exemption from location restrictions
§ 6.06.008
Sec. 22-101.
Escort agencies
§ 6.06.009
Sec. 22-102.
Nude model studios
§ 6.06.010
Sec. 22-103.
Adult theaters and adult motion picture theaters
§ 6.06.011
Sec. 22-104.
Exhibition of sexually explicit films or videos
§ 6.06.012
Sec. 22-105.
Display of sexually explicit material to minors
§ 6.06.013
Sec. 22-106.
Enforcement of article
§ 6.06.003
Sec. 22-107.
Injunctive relief
§ 6.06.004
Sec. 22-108.
Amendment of article
§ 6.06.005
Secs. 22-109–22-125.
Reserved
 
Division 2. License
 
Sec. 22-126.
Required; application
§ 6.06.041
Sec. 22-127.
Issuance
§ 6.06.042
Sec. 22-128.
Fees
§ 6.06.043
Sec. 22-129.
Expiration; renewal
§ 6.06.044
Sec. 22-130.
Suspension
§ 6.06.045
Sec. 22-131.
Revocation
§ 6.06.046
Sec. 22-132.
Appeal of denial, suspension or revocation
§ 6.06.047
Sec. 22-133.
Transfer
§ 6.06.048
Secs. 22-134–22-150.
Reserved
 
Article V. Reserved
 
Secs. 22-151–22-155.
Reserved
 
CHAPTER 26 CIVIL EMERGENCIES
 
Article I. In General
 
Secs. 26-1–26-20.
Reserved
 
Article II. Emergency Management
 
Sec. 26-21.
Plan
§ 1.03.001
Sec. 26-22.
Organization
§ 1.03.002
Sec. 26-23.
Emergency management director; powers and duties
§ 1.03.003
Sec. 26-24.
Joint operations and mutual aid program
§ 1.03.004
Sec. 26-25.
Override
§ 1.03.005
Sec. 26-26.
Exemptions from liability
§ 1.03.006
Sec. 26-27.
Expenditures and contracts
§ 1.03.007
Sec. 26-28.
Conflict with state or federal law
§ 1.03.008
Sec. 26-29.
Violations
§ 1.03.009
Sec. 26-30.
Penalty for violation of article
§ 1.03.010
CHAPTER 28 CODE OF ETHICS
 
Sec. 28-1.
Definition
§ 2.05.001
Sec. 28-2.
Guiding principles
§ 2.05.002
Sec. 28-3.
Standards of conduct
§ 2.05.003
Sec. 28-4.
Board of ethics
§ 2.05.004
Sec. 28-5.
Confidentiality of process; violations
§ 2.05.005
Sec. 28-6.
City attorney’s role
§ 2.05.006
Sec. 28-7.
Complaint procedure
§ 2.05.007
Sec. 28-8.
Review process
§ 2.05.008
Sec. 28-9.
Penalties
§ 2.05.009
Sec. 28-10.
Reimbursement
§ 2.05.010
Sec. 28-11.
Resignation in lieu of hearing/sanctions
§ 2.05.011
Sec. 28-12.
Dissemination
§ 2.05.012
Sec. 28-13.
Adoption of state statutes
§ 2.05.013
Sec. 28-14.
Penalty
§ 2.05.014
CHAPTER 30 COURTS
 
Article I. In General
 
Secs. 30-1–30-20.
Reserved
 
Article II. Municipal Court of Record
 
Division 1. Generally
 
Sec. 30-21.
Creation of court
§ 1.04.001
Sec. 30-22.
Jurisdiction of court
§ 1.04.002
Sec. 30-23.
Terms of government code adopted
§ 1.04.003
Sec. 30-24.
Judge
§ 1.04.004
Sec. 30-25.
Appointment of municipal court clerk and court personnel
§ 1.04.005
Sec. 30-26.
Municipal court building security fund
§ 1.04.042
Sec. 30-27.
Municipal court technology fund
§ 1.04.043
Secs. 30-28–30-40.
Reserved
 
Division 2. Procedures
 
Sec. 30-41.
Court procedures
§ 1.04.006
Sec. 30-42.
Bail procedures
§ 1.04.007
Sec. 30-43.
Court costs
§ 1.04.041
Sec. 30-44.
Warrant and fees
§ 1.04.044
Sec. 30-45.
Defensive driving fee; deposit of funds
§ 1.04.045
CHAPTER 34 EMERGENCY SERVICES
 
Article I. In General
 
Secs. 34-1–34-20.
Reserved
 
Article II. Ambulances
 
Sec. 34-21.
Emergency ambulance equipment and service
§ 10.02.002
Sec. 34-22.
Definitions
§ 10.02.001
Sec. 34-23.
Emergency calls generally; false statement of emergency
§ 10.02.003
Sec. 34-24.
Emergency service provided by fire department; fees; transportation
§ 10.02.004
Sec. 34-25.
Assignment of fees and charges
§ 10.02.005
CHAPTER 38 ENVIRONMENT
 
Article I. In General
 
Sec. 38-1.
Storm drainage
§ 24.05.001
Secs. 38-2–38-20.
Reserved
 
Article II. Nuisances
 
Division 1. Generally
 
Sec. 38-21.
Definitions
§ 12.05.001
Sec. 38-22.
Prohibited and unlawful
§ 12.05.002
Sec. 38-23.
Offensive odors
§ 12.05.003
Sec. 38-24.
Weeds, grass, and other vegetation as public nuisances
§ 12.05.004
Sec. 38-25.
Trash and debris as public nuisances
§ 12.05.005
Sec. 38-26.
Scavenging
§ 22.05.019
Sec. 38-27.
Abatement procedure for public nuisances
§ 12.05.006
Sec. 38-28.
Penalty for violation of article
§ 12.05.007
Secs. 38-29–38-40.
Reserved
 
Division 2. Construction Sites
 
Sec. 38-41.
Intent of division
§ 12.05.042
Sec. 38-42.
Construction nuisances
§ 12.05.043(a)
Sec. 38-43.
Exceptions to section 3 8-42
§ 12.05.043(b)
Sec. 38-44.
Construction site nuisances
§ 12.05.044
Sec. 38-45.
Penalty for violation of division
§ 12.05.041
Secs. 38-46–38-60.
Reserved
 
Division 3. Noise
 
Sec. 38-61.
General prohibition
§ 12.05.071
Sec. 38-62.
Specific enumeration of nuisances
§ 12.05.072
Secs. 38-63–38-99.
Reserved
 
Article III. Water Wells
 
Division 1. Generally
 
Sec. 38-100.
Statement of purpose
§ 22.07.001
Sec. 38-101.
Methods of reducing potential contamination
§ 22.07.002
Secs. 38-102-38-109.
Reserved
 
Division 2. Permits, Fees and Miscellaneous Standards
 
Sec. 38-110.
Powers and duties of the director of public works or his designee
§ 22.07.041
Sec. 38-111.
Compliance with article
§ 22.07.042
Sec. 38-112.
Scope of article
§ 22.07.043
Sec. 38-113.
Permit required for work on wells
§ 22.07.044
Sec. 38-114.
Application
§ 22.07.045
Sec. 38-115.
Inspection before issuance
§ 22.07.046
Sec. 38-116.
Execution
§ 22.07.047
Sec. 38-117.
Additional permits
§ 22.07.048
Sec. 38-118.
F ees-Amounts
§ 22.07.049
Sec. 38-119.
Disposition
§ 22.07.050
Sec. 38-120.
Casing of wells required
§ 22.07.051
Sec. 38-121.
Wells contaminating other water sources
§ 22.07.052
Sec. 38-122.
Defective wells
§ 22.07.053
Sec. 38-123.
Abandoned wells
§ 22.07.054
Sec. 38-124.
Wells outside the city; abating nuisance, drilling
§ 22.07.055
Sec. 38-125.
Wells imposing immediate threat; abating nuisance
§ 22.07.056
Sec. 38-126.
Violation and penalties
§ 22.07.057
Secs. 38-127–38-129.
Reserved
 
Division 3. General Provisions
 
Sec. 38-130.
Lands to which this article applies
§ 22.07.003
Sec. 38-131.
Basis for establishing the wellhead protection area(s)
§ 22.07.004
Sec. 38-132.
Establishment of permit
§ 22.07.005
Sec. 38-133.
Compliance with article
§ 22.07.006
Sec. 38-134.
Abrogation and greater restrictions
§ 22.07.007
Sec. 38-135.
Interpretation
§ 22.07.008
Sec. 38-136.
Warning and disclaimer of liability
§ 22.07.009
Secs. 38-137-38-139.
Reserved
 
Division 4. Administration
 
Sec. 38-140.
Designation of the wellhead protection area administrator
§ 22.07.091
Sec. 38-141.
Duties and responsibilities of the wellhead protection administrator
§ 22.07.092
Sec. 38-142.
Noncompliance and penalties
§ 22.07.093
Sec. 38-143.
Variance–Procedures
§ 22.07.094
CHAPTER 42 FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION
 
Article I. In General
 
Sec. 42-1.
Fire hydrants; quick connect adapters required
§ 8.01.003
Sec. 42-2.
Containers for gasoline or kerosene required
§ 8.01.004
Sec. 42-3.
Approval for burning; person in attendance
§ 8.01.002
Secs. 42-4–42-20.
Reserved
 
Article II. Fire Department
 
Sec. 42-21.
Created
§ 8.03.001
Sec. 42-22.
Officers; members; employees
§ 8.03.002
Sec. 42-23.
Chief; duties and powers generally
§ 8.03.003
Sec. 42-24.
Organization; adoption of rules and regulations
§ 8.03.004
Sec. 42-25.
Badges
§ 8.03.005
Sec. 42-26.
Disability provisions for members at city council discretion
§ 8.03.006
Sec. 42-27.
Chain of command in case of an emergency
§ 8.03.008
Sec. 42-28.
Authority to destroy property during fire
§ 8.03.009
Sec. 42-29.
Authority to blockade streets, thoroughfares in time of emergency
§ 8.03.010
Sec. 42-30.
Care of city-owned fire apparatus
§ 8.03.007
Sec. 42-31.
Authority to detain suspected persons; authority to command persons to assist
§ 8.03.011
Sec. 42-32.
Interference by nondepartment personnel
§ 8.03.012
Secs. 42-33–42-50.
Reserved
 
Article III. Fire Code
 
Sec. 42-51.
Adoption
Amnd. by Ord. 2013-1149
Sec. 42-52.
Enforcement
Amnd. by Ord. 2013-1149
Sec. 42-53.
Definitions
Amnd. by Ord. 2013-1149
Sec. 42-54.
Amendments
Amnd. by Ord. 2013-1149
Sec. 42-55.
Rapid entry key control vaults required on all nonresidential structures
Amnd. by Ord. 2013-1149
Secs. 42-56–42-75.
Reserved
 
Article IV. Fireworks and Explosives
 
Sec. 42-76.
Fireworks
§ 8.06.001
Sec. 42-77.
Explosives
§ 8.06.002
Sec. 42-78.
Blasting without permit
§ 8.06.003
Secs. 42-79–42-84.
Reserved
 
Article V. Fire Marshal
 
Sec. 42-85.
Office created
§ 8.02.001
Sec. 42-86.
Duty to investigate fires
§ 8.02.002
Sec. 42-87.
Taking of testimony generally; summoning witnesses; oaths
§ 8.02.003
Sec. 42-88.
Private investigations; separate witnesses
§ 8.02.004
Sec. 42-89.
Duty when evidence indicates arson
§ 8.02.005
Sec. 42-90.
Misconduct of witnesses
§ 8.02.006
Sec. 42-91.
Right of entry
§ 8.02.007
Sec. 42-92.
Inspection of premises
§ 8.02.009
Sec. 42-93.
Correction of dangerous condition
§ 8.02.010
Sec. 42-94.
Record of fires
§ 8.02.008
Sec. 42-95.
Maintaining fire hazards
§ 8.02.011
Sec. 42-96.
Enforcement and penalties
§ 8.02.012
Sec. 42-97.
Appeal
§ 8.02.013
CHAPTER 46 FLOODS
 
Article I. In General
 
Secs. 46-1–46-20.
Reserved
 
Article II. Flood Damage Prevention
 
Division 1. Generally
 
Sec. 46-21.
Statutory authorization
Amnd. by Ord. 2011-1100
Sec. 46-22.
Findings of fact
Amnd. by Ord. 2011-1100
Sec. 46-23.
Statement of purpose
Amnd. by Ord. 2011-1100
Sec. 46-24.
Methods of reducing flood losses
Amnd. by Ord. 2011-1100
Sec. 46-25.
Definitions
Amnd. by Ord. 2011-1100
Sec. 46-26.
Lands to which this article applies
Amnd. by Ord. 2011-1100
Sec. 46-27.
Basis for establishing the areas of special flood hazard
Amnd. by Ord. 2011-1100
Sec. 46-28.
Establishment of development permit
Amnd. by Ord. 2011-1100
Sec. 46-29.
Compliance with article provisions
Amnd. by Ord. 2011-1100
Sec. 46-30.
Abrogation and greater restrictions
Amnd. by Ord. 2011-1100
Sec. 46-31.
Interpretation
Amnd. by Ord. 2011-1100
Sec. 46-32.
Warning and disclaimer or liability
Amnd. by Ord. 2011-1100
Secs. 46-33–46-45.
Reserved
 
Division 2. Administration
 
Sec. 46-46.
Designation of the floodplain administrator
Amnd. by Ord. 2011-1100
Sec. 46-47.
Duties and responsibilities of the floodplain administrator
Amnd. by Ord. 2011-1100
Sec. 46-48.
Permit procedures
Amnd. by Ord. 2011-1100
Sec. 46-49.
Variance procedures
Amnd. by Ord. 2011-1100
Secs. 46-50–46-65.
Reserved
 
Division 3. Flood Hazard Reduction
 
Sec. 46-66.
General standards
Amnd. by Ord. 2011-1100
Sec. 46-67.
Specific standards
Amnd. by Ord. 2011-1100
Sec. 46-68.
Standard for subdivision proposals
Amnd. by Ord. 2011-1100
Sec. 46-69.
Standards for areas of shallow flooding (AO/AH zones)
Amnd. by Ord. 2011-1100
Sec. 46-70.
Floodways
Amnd. by Ord. 2011-1100
Sec. 46-71.
Penalty for violation of article
Amnd. by Ord. 2011-1100
CHAPTER 50 HEALTH AND SANITATION
 
Article I. In General
 
Sec. 50-1.
Health authority
§ 10.01.001
Secs. 50-2–50-20.
Reserved
 
Article II. Food Service Establishments
 
Division 1. Generally
 
Sec. 50-21.
Definitions
§ 10.04.001
Sec. 50-22.
Food establishment rules adopted
§ 10.04.003
Sec. 50-23.
Health card required for all food service workers
§ 10.04.004
Sec. 50-24.
Penalty for violation of article
§ 10.04.002
Secs. 50-25–50-40.
Reserved
 
Division 2. Compliance Procedures
 
Sec. 50-41.
Permits, licenses or certificates
§ 10.04.031
Sec. 50-42.
Inspections
§ 10.04.032
Sec. 50-43.
Authority to inspect; to close establishment and to keep establishment closed
§ 10.04.033
Sec. 50-44.
Examination and condemnation of food generally
§ 10.04.034
Sec. 50-45.
Sanitation
§ 10.04.035
Sec. 50-46.
Review of plans
§ 10.04.036
Sec. 50-47.
Procedure when infection is suspected
§ 10.04.037
Secs. 50-48–50-70.
Reserved
 
Article III. Smoking
 
Sec. 50-71.
Purpose of article
Amnd. by Ord. 2011-1099
Sec. 50-72.
Definitions
Amnd. by Ord. 2011-1099
Sec. 50-73.
Prohibited in certain public areas
Amnd. by Ord. 2011-1099
Sec. 50-74.
Written policy required
Amnd. by Ord. 2011-1099
Sec. 50-75.
Food service establishments
Amnd. by Ord. 2011-1099
Sec. 50-76.
Prohibited in food service establishments
Amnd. by Ord. 2010-1079
Sec. 50-77.
Penalty for violation of this article
Amnd. by Ord. 2011-1099
Sec. 50-78.
Responsibilities of establishment managers
Amnd. by Ord. 2011-1099
Sec. 50-79.
Injunctive relief
Amnd. by Ord. 2011-1099
Secs. 50-80–50-100.
Reserved
 
Article IV. Condition of Premises
 
Sec. 50-101.
Purpose of article
§ 10.05.001
Sec. 50-102.
Weeds more than 12 inches in height prohibited and declared nuisance
§ 10.05.002
Sec. 50-103.
Removal of weeds, brush, and objectionable or unsightly matter
§ 10.05.003
Sec. 50-104.
Designation of particular areas of city as natural wildlife refuges
§ 10.05.004
Sec. 50-105.
Failure to comply; notice to remove weeds and brush; removal by city
§ 10.05.005
Sec. 50-106.
Charges to be levied, assessed and collected if removal done by city
§ 10.05.006
Sec. 50-107.
Penalty for violation of article
§ 10.05.007
CHAPTER 54 LAW ENFORCEMENT
 
Article I. In General
 
Secs. 54-1–54-20.
Reserved
 
Article II. Police Department
 
Division 1. Generally
 
Sec. 54-21.
Establishment
§ 2.08.031
Sec. 54-22.
Chief of police
§ 2.08.032
Sec. 54-23.
Powers, duties, immunities and authority of department personnel
§ 2.08.033
Secs. 54-24–54-40.
Reserved
 
Division 2. Unclaimed Property
 
Sec. 54-41.
Scope of division
§ 2.08.061
Sec. 54-42.
Determination of unclaimed/abandoned property; procedures for providing notice of sale
§ 2.08.062
Secs. 54-43–54-55.
Reserved
 
Article III. Police Reserve Force
 
Sec. 54-56.
Definitions
§ 2.08.091
Sec. 54-57.
Establishment
§ 2.08.092
Sec. 54-58.
Appointment and supervision
§ 2.08.093
Sec. 54-59.
Compensation and number
§ 2.08.094
Sec. 54-60.
Call to active service by chief of police
§ 2.08.095
Sec. 54-61.
Supplementary capacity
§ 2.08.096
Sec. 54-62.
Compensation; medical expenses
§ 2.08.097
Sec. 54-63.
Status as peace officers
§ 2.08.098
Sec. 54-64.
Acting chief of police
§ 2.08.099
CHAPTER 58 OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
 
Article I. In General
 
Sec. 58-1.
Sniffing or drinking glue or other substances
§ 12.01.011
Sec. 58-2.
Spitting in public places
§ 12.01.002
Sec. 58-3.
Disturbing audiences by boisterous behavior
§ 12.01.003
Sec. 58-4.
Gate crashing
§ 12.01.004
Sec. 58-5.
Impersonating or resisting a police officer or firefighter
§ 12.01.005
Sec. 58-6.
Arson reward–Offered
§ 8.01.001
Secs. 58-7–58-20.
Reserved
 
Article II. Weapons
 
Sec. 58-21.
Shooting of crossbows or bows and arrows prohibited; exception
§ 12.03.001
Sec. 58-22.
BB guns, air rifles and air pistols
§ 12.03.002
Sec. 58-23.
Discharging firearms
§ 12.03.003
Secs. 58-24–58-40.
Reserved
 
Article III. Trespassing, Loitering and Vandalism
 
Sec. 58-41.
Loitering
§ 12.01.006
Sec. 58-42.
Sleeping or lounging in public places
§ 12.01.007
Sec. 58-43.
Vandalism
§ 12.01.008
Secs. 58-44–58-60.
Reserved
 
Article Iv. Indecency and Sexually Related Misconduct
 
Sec. 58-61.
Obscenity
§ 12.01.009
Sec. 58-62.
Liaisons or assignations for sexual intercourse; prostitutes
§ 12.01.010
Secs. 58-63–58-80.
Reserved
 
Article V. Minors
 
Division 1. Generally
 
Sec. 58-81.
Possession or purchase of tobacco products by a minor
Rpld. by Ord. 2015-1179
Secs. 58-82–58-95.
Reserved
 
Division 2. Curfew
 
Sec. 58-96.
Definitions
Amnd. by Ord. 2012-1124
Sec. 58-97.
Hours
Amnd. by Ord. 2012-1124
Sec. 58-98.
Defenses
Amnd. by Ord. 2012-1124
Sec. 58-99.
Enforcement procedure
Amnd. by Ord. 2012-1124
Sec. 58-100.
Parental responsibility
Amnd. by Ord. 2012-1124
Sec. 58-101.
Review
Amnd. by Ord. 2012-1124
Secs. 58-102–58-130.
Reserved
 
Article VI. Regulation of Sex Offender Residency
 
Sec. 58-131.
Definitions
§ 12.04.001
Sec. 58-132.
Offenses
§ 12.04.003
Sec. 58-133.
Evidentiary matters; measurements
§ 12.04.004
Sec. 58-134.
Culpable mental state not required
§ 12.04.005
Sec. 58-135.
Affirmative defenses
§ 12.04.006
Sec. 58-136.
Penalty
§ 12.03.002
CHAPTER 62 PARKS AND RECREATION
 
Article I. In General
 
Sec. 62-1.
Possession and use of glass beverage containers within Copperas Branch Park (west side)
Amnd. by Ord. 2010-1093
Sec. 62-2.
Procedures and guidelines for naming municipal parks
Amnd. by Ord. 2010-1093
Secs. 62-3–62-20.
Reserved
 
Article II. Parks and Recreation Board
 
Sec. 62-21.
Definitions
Amnd. by Ord. 2010-1093
Sec. 62-22.
Compensation
Amnd. by Ord. 2010-1093
Sec. 62-23.
Powers and duties
Amnd. by Ord. 2010-1093
Sec. 62-24.
Officers; duties
Amnd. by Ord. 2010-1093
Sec. 62-25.
Meetings
Amnd. by Ord. 2010-1093
Sec. 62-26.
Subcommittees
Amnd. by Ord. 2010-1093
Secs. 62-27–62-45.
Reserved
 
Article III. Contribution to Parks and Recreation Fund
 
Sec. 62-46.
Authorized
Amnd. by Ord. 2010-1093
Secs. 62-47–62-65.
Reserved
 
Article IV. Regulations and Procedures
 
Sec. 62-66.
Sports, games and exercises on streets
Amnd. by Ord. 2010-1093
Sec. 62-67.
Park hours
Amnd. by Ord. 2010-1093
Sec. 62-68.
Motorized vehicles and bicycles
Amnd. by Ord. 2010-1093
Sec. 62-69.
Alcoholic beverages
Amnd. by Ord. 2010-1093
Sec. 62-70.
Swimming in streams or lakes of parks
Amnd. by Ord. 2010-1093
Sec. 62-71.
Skateboards, skates, cycles, roller blades, certain shoes on tracks
Amnd. by Ord. 2010-1093
Sec. 62-72.
Animals prohibited in areas of park where posted
Amnd. by Ord. 2010-1093
Sec. 62-73.
Tennis courts
Amnd. by Ord. 2010-1093
Sec. 62-74.
Rental of park pavilions
Amnd. by Ord. 2010-1093
Secs. 62-75, 62-76.
Reserved
Amnd. by Ord. 2010-1093
Sec. 62-77.
Golfing in the parks
Amnd. by Ord. 2010-1093
Sec. 62-78.
Enforcement of article
Amnd. by Ord. 2010-1093
Sec. 62-79.
Reserved
Amnd. by Ord. 2010-1093
Sec. 62-80.
Liability
Amnd. by Ord. 2010-1093
Sec. 62-81.
Nonmotorized scooters, bicycles, in-line skates, etc. prohibited near recreational fields
Amnd. by Ord. 2010-1093
Article V. Special Events
 
Sec. 62-82.
Definitions
Amnd. by Ord. 2010-1093
Sec. 62-83.
Permit required; exemptions
Amnd. by Ord. 2010-1093
Sec. 62-84.
Application
Amnd. by Ord. 2010-1093
Sec. 62-85.
Approval of plans
Amnd. by Ord. 2010-1093
Sec. 62-86.
Issuance, denial and revocation of special event permit
Amnd. by Ord. 2010-1093
Sec. 62-87.
Appeal of denial or revocation of permit
Amnd. by Ord. 2010-1093
Sec. 62-88.
Operating procedures
Amnd. by Ord. 2010-1093
Sec. 62-89.
Indemnification
Amnd. by Ord. 2010-1093
Sec. 62-90.
Offenses
Amnd. by Ord. 2010-1093
Secs. 62-91–62-115.
Reserved
 
Article VI. Regulations for Day Use and Overnight at Copperas Branch Park and Pilot Knoll Park
 
Sec. 62-116.
Enforcement
Amnd. by Ord. 2010-1093
Sec. 62-117.
Applicability; definitions
Amnd. by Ord. 2010-1093
Sec. 62-118.
Reservations; permit; fees
Amnd. by Ord. 2010-1093
Sec. 62-119.
Vehicles
Amnd. by Ord. 2010-1093
Sec. 62-120.
Vessels
Amnd. by Ord. 2010-1093
Sec. 62-121.
Swimming
Amnd. by Ord. 2010-1093
Sec. 62-122.
Picnicking
Amnd. by Ord. 2010-1093
Sec. 62-123.
Camping
Amnd. by Ord. 2010-1093
Sec. 62-124.
Hunting, fishing and trapping
Amnd. by Ord. 2010-1093
Sec. 62-125.
Sanitation
Amnd. by Ord. 2010-1093
Sec. 62-126.
Fires
Amnd. by Ord. 2010-1093
Sec. 62-127.
Control of animals
Amnd. by Ord. 2010-1093
Sec. 62-128.
Explosives, firearms, other weapons and fireworks
Amnd. by Ord. 2010-1093
Sec. 62-129.
Public property
Amnd. by Ord. 2010-1093
Sec. 62-130.
Abandonment and impoundment of personal property
Amnd. by Ord. 2010-1093
Sec. 62-131.
Special events
Amnd. by Ord. 2010-1093
Sec. 62-132.
Unauthorized occupation of structures; trespass
Amnd. by Ord. 2010-1093
Sec. 62-133.
Miscellaneous
Amnd. by Ord. 2010-1093
Sec. 62-134.
Non-discrimination clause
Amnd. by Ord. 2010-1093
Sec. 62-135.
Restrictions and violations
Amnd. by Ord. 2010-1093
Secs. 62-136–62-160.
Reserved
 
Article VII. Youth Services Standards of Care
 
Sec. 62-161.
Purpose
Rpld. by Ord. 2010-1083
Sec. 62-162.
Administration
Rpld. by Ord. 2010-1083
Sec. 62-163.
Standards of care
Rpld. by Ord. 2010-1083
Sec. 62-164.
Program staff
Rpld. by Ord. 2010-1083
Secs. 62-165–62-169.
Reserved
 
Article VIII. Parks and Recreation Fees and Charges
 
Sec. 62-170.
Purpose
Amnd. by Ord. 2010-1088
Sec. 62-171.
F acility use
Amnd. by Ord. 2010-1088
Sec. 62-172.
Priority use
Amnd. by Ord. 2010-1088
Sec. 62-173.
Reservations
Amnd. by Ord. 2010-1088
Sec. 62-174.
Refunds
Amnd. by Ord. 2010-1088
Sec. 62-175.
Fees and charges
Amnd. by Ord. 2010-1088
CHAPTER 66 PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS
 
Sec. 66-1.
Purpose
§ 6.03.001
Sec. 66-2.
Definitions
§ 6.03.002
Sec. 66-3.
Permits
 
 
(a) Permit required
§ 6.03.041
 
(b) Permit application
§ 6.03.042
 
(c) Permit attachments
§ 6.03.043
 
(d) Application fee
§ 6.03.044
 
(e) Investigation of applicant
§ 6.03.045
 
(f) Issuance of permit
Amnd. by Ord. 2018-1242
 
(g) Permit renewal
§ 6.03.047
 
(h) Permit to be displayed
§ 6.03.048
 
(i) Exhibiting permit
§ 6.03.049
 
(j) Responsibility for acts of solicitors
§ 6.03.050
 
(k) Revocation of permit
§ 6.03.051
 
(l) Appeal from denial or revocation of permit
§ 6.03.052
 
(m) Exemptions
§ 6.03.053
 
(n) Bond
Rpld. by Ord. 2018-1242
Sec. 66-4.
Prohibited location, activities and conduct
§ 6.03.004
Sec. 66-5.
Times when soliciting prohibited
Amnd. by Ord. 2018-1242
Sec. 66-6.
Consumers right to cancel
§ 6.03.006
Sec. 66-7.
Penalty
§ 6.03.003
CHAPTER 70 PLANNING
 
Article I. In General
 
Sec. 70-1.
Approval of plats
§ 26.01.001
Secs. 70-2–70-20.
Reserved
 
Article II. Improvements
 
Division 1. Generally
 
Secs. 70-21–70-35.
Reserved
 
Division 2. Impact Fees
 
Subdivision I. In General
 
Sec. 70-36.
Purpose and policy of division
§ 23.02.001
Sec. 70-37.
Definitions
§ 23.02.002
Sec. 70-38.
Advisory committee
§ 23.02.003
Sec. 70-39.
Periodic updates required
§ 23.02.004
Sec. 70-40.
Required; exceptions
§ 23.02.005
Sec. 70-41.
Assessment and collection
§ 23.02.006
Sec. 70-42.
Impact fees per service unit
§ 23.02.007
Sec. 70-43.
Service unit determination
§ 23.02.008
Sec. 70-44.
Calculation of fees
§ 23.02.009
Sec. 70-45.
Credits
§ 23.02.010
Sec. 70-46.
Expenditure and accounting for fees and interest
§ 23.02.011
Sec. 70-47.
Refunds
§ 23.02.012
Sec. 70-48.
Appeals
§ 23.02.013
Sec. 70-49.
Relief procedures
§ 23.02.014
Sec. 70-50.
Contract for capital improvements
§ 23.02.015
Sec. 70-51.
Use of other financing mechanisms
§ 23.02.016
Sec. 70-52.
Impact fee as additional and supplemental regulation
§ 23.02.017
Sec. 70-53.
Adoption of schedules and exhibits
§ 23.02.018
Secs. 70-54–70-70.
Reserved
 
Subdivision II. Water Facilities
 
Sec. 70-71.
Service area
§ 23.02.051
Sec. 70-72.
Impact fee capital improvements plan
§ 23.02.052
Sec. 70-73.
Impact fees
§ 23.02.053
Secs. 70-74–70-90.
Reserved
 
Subdivision III. Wastewater Facilities
 
Sec. 70-91.
Service area
§ 23.02.081
Sec. 70-92.
Impact fee capital improvements plan
§ 23.02.082
Sec. 70-93.
Impact fees
§ 23.02.083
Secs. 70-94–70-110.
Reserved
 
Article III. Developer Funded Recreational Areas
 
Sec. 70-111.
Purpose of article
§ 26.03.001
Sec. 70-112.
Definitions
§ 26.03.002
Sec. 70-113.
Incorporation of premises listed in Ordinance No. 97-748
§ 26.03.003
Sec. 70-114.
Park requirement as additional and supplemental requirement
§ 26.03.004
Sec. 70-115.
Linear park dedication requirement
§ 26.03.005
Sec. 70-116.
Site criteria
§ 26.03.006
Sec. 70-117.
Offsets; city participation and appeal
§ 26.03.007
Sec. 70-118.
Park fee; purpose
§ 26.03.008
Sec. 70-119.
Applicability of park fee
§ 26.03.009
Sec. 70-120.
Authority of article and imposition of park fee
§ 26.03.010
Sec. 70-121.
Benefit areas and park improvement plans
§ 26.03.011
Sec. 70-122.
Processing and collection of park fee
§ 26.03.012
Sec. 70-123.
Use of park fee funds
§ 26.03.013
Sec. 70-124.
Accounting procedures
§ 26.03.014
Sec. 70-125.
Refunds
§ 26.03.015
Sec. 70-126.
Offsets against park fees
§ 26.03.016
Sec. 70-127.
Procedures for updating park fees
§ 26.03.017
Sec. 70-128.
Appeals
§ 26.03.018
Sec. 70-129.
Effect of park fee on zoning and subdivision regulations
§ 26.03.019
Sec. 70-130.
Variances and exceptions
§ 26.03.020
Sec. 70-131.
Liability of enforcing officials
§ 26.03.021
Sec. 70-132.
Violations can be enjoined by suits
§ 26.03.022
Sec. 70-133.
Penalty for violation of article
§ 26.03.023
CHAPTER 74 SOLID WASTE
 
Sec. 74-1.
Definitions
§ 22.05.001
Sec. 74-2.
Depositing garbage and trash on streets, vacant lots and other public or private premises unlawful
§ 22.05.002
Sec. 74-3.
Receptacles required
§ 22.05.003
Sec. 74-4.
Containers used for garbage and trash
§ 22.05.004
Sec. 74-5.
Placing containers and/or bags for collection
§ 22.05.005
Sec. 74-6.
Collection of trash not in containers
§ 22.05.006
Sec. 74-7.
Disposal of dead animals
§ 22.05.008
Sec. 74-8.
Disposal of rocks, bolts and other dangerous metals
§ 22.05.009
Sec. 74-9.
Waste from building operations
§ 22.05.010
Sec. 74-10.
Wastes from tree trimming operations
§ 22.05.011
Sec. 74-11.
Permit for collection required
§ 22.05.012
Sec. 74-12.
Authority to contract for collection and disposal services
§ 22.05.013
Sec. 74-13.
Service and rates
§ 22.05.014
Sec. 74-14.
Billing procedures; failure to pay charges
§ 22.05.015
Sec. 74-15.
Manner of collection; duty of owner or occupant to maintain supervision for receptacles
§ 22.05.016
Sec. 74-16.
Treatment of garbage and trash; animal matter to be wrapped in paper
§ 22.05.007
Sec. 74-17.
Community trash cans and receptacles
§ 22.05.017
Sec. 74-18.
Littering on public or private property
§ 22.05.018
CHAPTER 78 STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES
 
Article I. In General
 
Sec. 78-1.
Street numbers to be displayed on buildings and structures
§ 14.02.001
Secs. 78-2–78-20.
Reserved
 
Article II. Streets
 
Sec. 78-21.
Designation of city streets
§ 14.02.002
Sec. 78-22.
Temporary closure of streets
§ 14.01.001
Secs. 78-23–78-40.
Reserved
 
Article III. Crosswalks
 
Sec. 78-41.
Designation
§ 20.04.006(a)
Sec. 78-42.
Authority to post signs for
§ 20.04.006(b)
Secs. 78-43–78-60.
Reserved
 
Article IV. Newspaper Boxes
 
Sec. 78-61.
Definitions
§ 14.02.031
Sec. 78-62.
Size and appearance requirements
§ 14.02.032
Sec. 78-63.
Location requirements
§ 14.02.033
Sec. 78-64.
Methods of securing
§ 14.02.034
Sec. 78-65.
F ee and indemnity agreement required
§ 14.02.035
Sec. 78-66.
Removal/relocation
§ 14.02.036
Sec. 78-67.
Other structures
§ 14.02.037
Sec. 78-68.
Printed matter
§ 14.02.038
Secs. 78-69–78-90.
Reserved
 
Article V. Excavations
 
Sec. 78-91.
Permit required
§ 14.02.072
Sec. 78-92.
Regulations
§ 14.02.075
Sec. 78-93.
Permit fees
§ 14.02.073
Sec. 78-94.
Bond and insurance
§ 14.02.074
Sec. 78-95.
Notification of fire and police departments; safety measures
§ 14.02.076
Sec. 78-96.
Penalty for violation of article
§ 14.02.071
Secs. 78-97–78-115.
Reserved
 
Article VI. Barricades for Construction Projects
 
Sec. 78-116.
Definitions
§ 14.02.111
Sec. 78-117.
Barricade requirements generally
§ 14.02.112
Sec. 78-118.
Procedure and permit requirements
§ 14.02.113
CHAPTER 82 TAXATION
 
Sec. 82-1.
Local sales and use tax
§ 18.03.001
Sec. 82-2.
Homestead exemption for persons 65 years and older and eligible disabled persons
Amnd. by Ord. 2017-1228
Sec. 82-3.
Tax imposed on telecommunications services
§ 18.03.002
Sec. 82-4.
Exemption for certain travel trailers
§ 18.02.002
CHAPTER 86 TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES
 
Article I. In General
 
Sec. 86-1.
Definitions
§ 20.01.001
Sec. 86-2.
Adoption of rules of the road
§ 20.01.002
Sec. 86-3.
Skateboards on commercial sidewalks and thoroughfares
§ 20.01.003
Sec. 86-4.
Vehicle approached by authorized emergency vehicle
§ 20.01.004
Secs. 86-5–86-20.
Reserved
 
Article II. Traffic Control Devices
 
Sec. 86-21.
Designation of yield locations
§ 20.04.001
Sec. 86-22.
Designation of stop intersections
§ 20.04.002
Sec. 86-23.
Authority to erect traffic control devices
 
 
(a) Definitions
§ 20.02.001
 
(b) Authority to install traffic control devices
§ 20.02.002
 
(c) Authority
§ 20.02.003
 
(d) Registry created
§ 20.02.004
 
(e) Penalty, violation and culpable mental state
§ 20.02.005
Sec. 86-24.
One-way streets
§ 20.04.003
Sec. 86-25.
Streets closed to traffic
§ 20.04.004
Sec. 86-26.
U-turns; prohibited generally
§ 20.04.005
Secs. 86-27–86-45.
Reserved
 
Article III. Speed
 
Sec. 86-46.
Maximum speed limits generally
§ 20.03.051
Sec. 86-47.
Maximum speed limits on specific streets
§ 20.03.052
Sec. 86-48.
School zones designated; maximum speed
§ 20.03.053
Sec. 86-49.
Maximum speed limit on all streets and roads with Copperas Branch Park
§ 20.03.054
Sec. 86-50.
Authority to erect school zone and speed limit signs; effect of signs
§ 20.03.055
Secs. 86-51–86-70.
Reserved
 
Article IV. Parking
 
Sec. 86-71.
General restrictions
§ 20.05.001
Sec. 86-72.
Commercial motor vehicles, semitrailers, truck tractors, pole trailers or trailers
§ 20.05.002
Sec. 86-73.
Boats, trailers and other large vehicles
§ 20.05.003
Secs. 86-74–86-90.
Reserved
 
Article V. Commercial Vehicles
 
Sec. 86-91.
Through commercial trucks
§ 20.06.001
Sec. 86-92.
Overweight vehicles
 
 
(a) Restrictions on weights and loads of vehicles; exceptions
§ 20.06.031
 
(b) Maximum weights
§ 20.06.032
 
(c) Permit for overweight or oversize equipment; procedure
§ 20.06.033
 
(d) Weight of vehicles transporting ready-mix concrete
§ 20.06.034
 
(e) Weighing of loaded vehicles by police officers
§ 20.06.035
Secs. 86-93–86-115.
Reserved
 
Article VI. Junked and Abandoned Vehicles
 
Division 1. Generally
 
Secs. 86-116–86-130.
Reserved
 
Division 2. Abandoned Motor Vehicles, Watercraft and Outboard Motors
 
Sec. 86-131.
Authority to take into custody
§ 20.08.031
Sec. 86-132.
Taking into custody; notice
§ 20.08.032
Sec. 86-133.
Registration and tagging
§ 20.08.033
Sec. 86-134.
Storage fees
§ 20.08.034
Sec. 86-135.
Auction or use of abandoned items; waiver of rights
§ 20.08.035
Sec. 86-136.
Auction proceeds
§ 20.08.036
Sec. 86-137.
Authority to enforce division
§ 20.08.037
Sec. 86-138.
Negation of exceptions and exemptions
§ 20.08.038
Secs. 86-139–86-155.
Reserved
 
Division 3. Junked Vehicles
 
Sec. 86-156.
Public nuisance
§ 20.08.071
Sec. 86-157.
Offense
§ 20.08.072
Sec. 86-158.
Inoperable vehicles, inoperable motor vehicles, junked vehicles declared public nuisance; maintaining public nuisance prohibited
§ 20.08.073
Sec. 86-159.
Notice to state department of transportation
§ 20.08.074
Sec. 86-160.
Authority to enforce division
§ 20.08.075
Sec. 86-161.
Administration by city employees
§ 20.08.076
Sec. 86-162.
Notification of owner and lienholders to abate nuisance
§ 20.08.077
Sec. 86-163.
Hearing
§ 20.08.078
Sec. 86-164.
Trial in municipal court
§ 20.08.079
Sec. 86-165.
Disposal
§ 20.08.080
Sec. 86-166.
Removal with permission of owner or occupant of property
§ 20.08.081
Sec. 86-167.
Exceptions
§ 20.08.082
Secs. 86-168–86-179.
Reserved
 
Article VII. Motor Assisted Scooters
 
Sec. 86-180.
Definitions
Amnd. by Ord. 2023-1309
Sec. 86-181.
Restrictions and prohibitions for motor assisted scooters
Amnd. by Ord. 2023-1309
Sec. 86-182.
Safety course required
Amnd. by Ord. 2023-1309
Sec. 86-183.
Conditions of operation
Amnd. by Ord. 2023-1309
Sec. 86-184.
Helmet required
Amnd. by Ord. 2023-1309
Sec. 86-185.
Penalty
Amnd. by Ord. 2023-1309
Secs. 86-186–86-189.
Reserved
 
Article VIII. Use of Hand-Held Mobile Telephones Prohibited in Certain Locations
 
Sec. 86-190.
Prohibited in active school zones
§ 20.01.005
CHAPTER 90 UTILITIES
 
Article I. In General
 
Sec. 90-1.
General requirements
§ 22.04.001
Sec. 90-2.
Definitions
§ 22.04.002
Sec. 90-3.
Pro rata fees; establishment and payment
§ 22.04.003
Sec. 90-4.
Replacement of substandard mains
§ 22.04.004
Sec. 90-5.
Extension of water and wastewater mains for development
§ 22.04.005
Sec. 90-6.
Reimbursement from pro rata fees
§ 22.04.006
Sec. 90-7.
Extension of mains by city
§ 22.04.007
Sec. 90-8.
Construction permits for construction of house lateral sewer lines
§ 22.03.003
Sec. 90-9.
Permit and bond required to do plumbing work upon city sewer system
§ 22.03.004
Sec. 90-10.
Municipal drainage utility system; establishment and payment
 
 
(a) Creation of municipal drainage utility
§ 22.06.001
 
(b) Incorporation of existing facilities
§ 22.06.002
 
(c) MDUS charges
Amnd. by Ord. 2013-1150
 
(d) Billing; non-payment and deposits
§ 22.06.004
 
(e) Creation of drainage utility fund
§ 22.06.005
 
(f) Exemptions
§ 22.06.006
 
(g) Administration and appeal of MDUS charge
§ 22.06.007
 
(h) No assumed liability for floods and nonpoint source pollution
§ 22.06.008
Secs. 90-11–90-30.
Reserved
 
Article II. Water
 
Division 1. Generally
 
Sec. 90-31.
Rules, regulations, policies, rates and fees for city’s waterworks system
 
 
(a) No free service permitted
Amnd. by Ord. 2017-1224
 
(b) Application for service and required deposit
Amnd. by Ord. 2017-1224
 
(c) Other deposits
Amnd. by Ord. 2017-1224
 
(d) Refund of water deposit to customers of 65 years of age or older
Amnd. by Ord. 2017-1224
 
(e) Water tapping charges
Amnd. by Ord. 2017-1224
 
(f) Monthly rates for water service
Amnd. by Ord. 2017-1224
 
(g) Effective date of rate changes
Amnd. by Ord. 2017-1224
 
(h) Billing procedures for water service
Amnd. by Ord. 2017-1224
 
(i) Failure to pay for service; discontinuation of service by city; fees to resume service
Amnd. by Ord. 2017-1224
 
(j) Reservation of rights by city
§ 22.02.001
 
(k) Indemnity of city
§ 22.02.002
 
(l) Right of entry
§ 22.02.003
 
(m) No guarantees
§ 22.02.004
 
(n) Consent of city required
§ 22.02.005
 
(o) Permits required for work on water pipes
§ 22.02.006
 
(p) Unlawful to damage city’s waterworks system
§ 22.02.007
 
(q) Additional rules and regulations
§ 22.02.008
 
(r) Restrictions on commercial meters
§ 22.02.010
 
(s) Approved metering device required
§ 22.02.009
Secs. 90-32–90-45.
Reserved
 
Division 2. Water Use Conservation/Drought Contingency Plan
 
Sec. 90-46.
Adoption
Amnd. by Ord. 2012-1120
Sec. 90-47.
Water conservation/drought contingency plan–City manager authority
§ 22.10.032
Sec. 90-48.
Notification of restrictions on outside watering
§ 22.10.033
Sec. 90-49.
Private water systems
§ 22.10.034
Sec. 90-50.
Special use permit; term of and fees for special use permit
§ 22.10.035
Sec. 90-51.
Acts determined to be an offense pursuant to this article
§ 22.10.036
Sec. 90-52.
Penalty for violation of division
§ 22.10.037
Division 3. Cross Connection Control and Prevention
 
Sec. 90-53.
Purpose
§ 22.08.001
Sec. 90-54.
Definitions
§ 22.08.002
Sec. 90-55.
Applicability
§ 22.08.003
Sec. 90-56.
Responsibilities of the property owner, water account customer or person in control
§ 22.08.004
Sec. 90-57.
Notification to public
§ 22.08.005
Sec. 90-58.
Cost of compliance
§ 22.08.006
Sec. 90-59.
Plumbing code
§ 22.08.007
Sec. 90-60.
Thermal expansion
§ 22.08.008
Sec. 90-61.
Pressure loss
§ 22.08.009
Sec. 90-62.
Temporary water use
§ 22.08.010
Sec. 90-63.
Mobile food units
§ 22.08.011
Sec. 90-64.
Dual source connections
§ 22.08.012
Sec. 90-65.
Right-of-way encroachment
§ 22.08.013
Sec. 90-66.
Licensing of water use surveyors
§ 22.08.014
Sec. 90-67.
Licensing of backflow prevention assembly testers
§ 22.08.015
Sec. 90-68.
Purpose of the water use survey
§ 22.08.016
Sec. 90-69.
Backflow prevention assembly and device requirements
§ 22.08.017
Sec. 90-70.
Access to premises
§ 22.08.018
Sec. 90-70.1
Enforcement
§ 22.08.019
Division 4. Landscape Water Management
 
Sec. 90-71.
Lawn and landscape restrictions
§ 22.10.071
Sec. 90-72.
Sprinkler heads and system maintenance
§ 22.10.072
Sec. 90-73.
Rain sensors and freeze gauges
§ 22.10.073
Sec. 90-74.
Variances
§ 22.10.074
Sec. 90-75.
Revocation of variances
§ 22.10.075
Article III. Wastewater
 
Division 1. Generally
 
Sec. 90-76.
Rules, regulations, policies, rates and fees for city’s sanitary sewer system
 
 
(a) Connection required
§ 22.03.001(a)
 
(b) Connection deadline
§ 22.03.001(b)
 
(c) Extension of time period
§ 22.03.001(c)
 
(d) Private sewage facilities (septic tanks)
§ 22.03.002
 
(e) Considerations and formulas to determine charges
Amnd. by Ord. 2017-1224
 
(f) Sewer tapping charges
Amnd. by Ord. 2017-1224
 
(g) Monthly rates for sanitary sewer service
Amnd. by Ord. 2017-1224
 
(h) Effective date of rate changes
Amnd. by Ord. 2017-1224
 
(i) Billing procedures for sanitary service
Amnd. by Ord. 2017-1224
Sec. 90-77.
Privately owned sanitary sewer lines
§ 22.03.005
Secs. 90-78–90-90.
Reserved
 
Division 2. Industrial Waste
 
Sec. 90-91.
Definitions
§ 22.09.001
Sec. 90-92.
Compliance with federal authority
§ 22.09.004
Sec. 90-93.
Compliance with state authority
§ 22.09.005
Sec. 90-94.
General discharge limitations
§ 22.09.006
Sec. 90-95.
Garbage
§ 22.09.007
Sec. 90-96.
Radioactive waste
§ 22.09.008
Sec. 90-97.
Unpolluted drainage
§ 22.09.009
Sec. 90-98.
Specific pollutant limitations
§ 22.09.010
Sec. 90-99.
Prohibited discharges
§ 22.09.011
Sec. 90-100.
Hazardous waste
§ 22.09.012
Sec. 90-101.
Slug loads
§ 22.09.013
Sec. 90-102.
Approval of wastewater discharge conditions for new and existing sources
§ 22.09.014
Sec. 90-103.
General discharge restrictions
§ 22.09.015
Sec. 90-104.
Excessive drainage
§ 22.09.016
Sec. 90-105.
Accidental discharges
§ 22.09.017
Sec. 90-106.
Volume control
§ 22.09.018
Sec. 90-107.
Industrial waste permits
§ 22.09.019
Sec. 90-108.
Sampling and testing
§ 22.09.020
Sec. 90-109.
Noncompliance notification and procedure
§ 22.09.021
Sec. 90-110.
Reporting requirements
§ 22.09.022
Sec. 90-111.
Industrial waste surcharge; requirements
 
 
(a) Surcharge
§ 22.09.023
 
(b) Requirements for interceptors
§ 22.09.024
 
(c) Requirements for building sewers
§ 22.09.025
 
(d) Public notice of violation
§ 22.09.026
Sec. 90-112.
Charges and fees
§ 22.09.027
Sec. 90-113.
Access to industrial user records
 
 
(a) Retention of records
§ 22.09.028
 
(b) Availability and confidentiality
§ 22.09.029
 
(c) Falsifying information
§ 22.09.030
 
(d) Protection from damage
§ 22.09.031
Sec. 90-114.
Power to enter property
§ 22.09.032
Sec. 90-115.
Legal action
§ 22.09.003
Sec. 90-116.
Penalty for violation of division
§ 22.09.002
CHAPTER 94 VEGETATION
 
Article I. In General
 
Secs. 94-1–94-20.
Reserved
 
Article II. Trees
 
Division 1. Generally
 
Secs. 94-21–94-40.
Reserved
 
Division 2. Trees Located on Public Property
 
Sec. 94-41.
Definitions
§ 14.03.001
Sec. 94-42.
Applicability of division provisions
§ 14.03.004
Sec. 94-43.
Duties of arborist
§ 14.03.006
Sec. 94-44.
Permission required of arborist
§ 14.03.007
Sec. 94-45.
Tree care
§ 14.03.008
Sec. 94-46.
Tree board
§ 14.03.005
Sec. 94-47.
Offenses
§ 14.03.009
Sec. 94-48.
Enforcement of division
§ 14.03.003
Sec. 94-49.
Contract indemnity
§ 14.03.010
Sec. 94-50.
Penalty for violation of division
§ 14.03.002
CHAPTER 98 WATERWAYS
 
Sec. 98-1.
Regulation of parking of vehicles and fishing in certain areas
§ 14.05.001
Sec. 98-2.
Boats; designated launch area
§ 14.05.002
Appendix A Zoning
Ch. 28, exhibit A
Appendix B Subdivisions
Ch. 26, exhibit A
Appendix C Comprehensive Plan
Amnd. by Ord. 2023-1300