This table shows the location or gives the disposition of the chapters, sections and subsections of the 1996 Code of Ordinances within this revised code. The abbreviation “NIC” means the provision is not included in this code, though not necessarily repealed.
1996 Code of Ordinances
2005 Code of Ordinances
Chapter 1: General Provisions
 
Article 1.100
Code of Ordinances
 
Sec. 1.101
Designation and citation of code
Rpld. by Ord. Adopting Code
Sec. 1.102
Catchlines of articles and sections
Rpld. by Ord. Adopting Code
Sec. 1.103
Definitions and rules of construction
Rpld. by Ord. Adopting Code
Sec. 1.104
Amendments to code
Rpld. by Ord. Adopting Code
Sec. 1.105
Supplementation of code
Rpld. by Ord. Adopting Code
Sec. 1.106
General penalty for code violations
Rpld. by Ord. Adopting Code
Sec. 1.107
Severability of parts of code
Rpld. by Ord. Adopting Code
Article 1.200
City Council
 
Sec. 1.201
Governing body established
Amnd. by Ord. O-21-20
Sec. 1.202
Place system adopted
Sec. 1.02.002
Sec. 1.203
Meetings
Sec. 1.02.003
Sec. 1.204
Presiding officer
Sec. 1.02.004
Sec. 1.205
Quorum
Sec. 1.02.005
Sec. 1.206
Vacancies
Sec. 1.02.006
Article 1.300
Fiscal Year
Art. 1.03
Article 1.400
Ordinances
 
Sec. 1.401
Style of ordinances
Sec. 1.04.001
Sec. 1.402
Introduction and action on ordinances
Sec. 1.04.002
Sec. 1.403
Disposition of ordinances
Sec. 1.04.003
Article 1.500
Municipal Elections
Art. 1.05
Article 1.600
Property Taxes
 
Sec. 1.601
Office of tax collector established
Sec. 11.02.001
Sec. 1.602
Participation in appraisal district
Sec. 11.02.002
Sec. 1.603
Residence homestead exemptions for elderly and disabled
Superseded by Ords. 775-03, 794-05
Sec. 1.604
Tax due date
Sec. 11.02.005
Sec. 1.605
Recovery of costs and expenses
Sec. 11.02.006
Sec. 1.606
Additional penalty for collection costs
Sec. 11.02.007
Sec. 1.607
Taxation of freeport goods
Sec. 11.02.008
Article 1.700
Membership in North Central Texas Council of Governments
Art. 1.06
Article 1.800
Membership in Texas Municipal League
Art. 1.07
Article 1.900
Title 28, Chapters 1-10. R.C.S. of State of Texas Adopted
Art. 1.08
Article 1.1000
City Seal Adopted
Art. 1.09
Article 1.1100
Sales Tax
 
Sec. 1.1101
Local sales tax adopted
Sec. 11.03.001
Sec. 1.1102
Local sales tax retained on residential gas and electricity
Sec. 11.03.002
Sec. 1.1103
Taxation of telecommunications services
Sec. 11.03.003
Article 1.1200
Policy Regarding Sale of Surplus Personal Property Owned by City
Amnd. by Ord. O-848-07
Article 1.1300
Municipal Court and Criminal Procedures
 
Sec. 1.1301
Creation of municipal court
Amnd. by Ord. O-31-08
Sec. 1.1302
Judge
Amnd. by Ord. O-31-08
Sec. 1.1303
Court clerk
Amnd. by Ord. O-31-08
Sec. 1.1304
City prosecutor
Amnd. by Ord. O-31-08
Sec. 1.1305
Practices and procedures
Amnd. by Ord. O-31-08
Sec. 1.1306
Cash bail
Amnd. by Ord. O-31-08
Sec. 1.1307
Fines
Amnd. by Ord. O-31-08
Sec. 1.1308
Municipal court technology fund
Amnd. by Ord. O-31-08
Sec. 1.1309
Municipal court building security fund
Amnd. by Ord. O-31-08
Article 1.1400
Notice of Claims for Damages Against City
 
Sec. 1.1401
Notice required
Sec. 1.11.001
Sec. 1.1402
Refusal by city council as a prerequisite
Sec. 1.11.002
Sec. 1.1403
Address for filing notices
Sec. 1.11.003
Sec. 1.1404
No authority to waive provisions
Sec. 1.11.004
Sec. 1.1405
Notice to be sworn
Sec. 1.11.005
Sec. 1.1406
Exemptions
Sec. 1.11.006
Article 1.1500
Annexation Fees
Art. 1.12
Article 1.1600
Declaration of State of Emergency by Mayor
Sec. 1.14.009
Article 1.1700
Warrant Issuance Fee
Art. 1.13
Article 1.1800
Emergency Management
 
Sec. 1.1801
Organizations
Sec. 1.14.001
Sec. 1.1802
Emergency management director – powers and duties
Sec. 1.14.002
Sec. 1.1803
Emergency management plan
Sec. 1.14.003
Sec. 1.1804
Interjurisdictional program
Sec. 1.14.004
Sec. 1.1805
Override
Sec. 1.14.005
Sec. 1.1806
Liability
Sec. 1.14.006
Sec. 1.1807
Commitment of funds
Sec. 1.14.007
Sec. 1.1808
Offenses; penalties
Sec. 1.14.008
Article 1.1900
Operation of Ambulance Service
 
Sec. 1.1901
Under supervision of fire chief
Sec. 1.15.001
Sec. 1.1902
Charges for service
Sec. 1.15.002
Sec. 1.1903
Failure to pay service
Sec. 1.15.003
Sec. 1.1904
Notice of indebtedness
Sec. 1.15.004
Sec. 1.1905
Restrictions on use
Sec. 1.15.005
Article 1.2000
911 Emergency Service Fee
Art. 1.16
Article 1.2100
Records Management
 
Sec. 1.2101
Definition of city records
Sec. 1.17.001
Sec. 1.2102
Additional definitions
Sec. 1.17.002
Sec. 1.2103
City records declared public property
Sec. 1.17.003
Sec. 1.2104
Policy
Sec. 1.17.004
Sec. 1.2105
Designation of records management officer
Sec. 1.17.005
Sec. 1.2106
Establishment and duties of records management committee
Sec. 1.17.006
Sec. 1.2107
Records management plan development, approval and authority
Sec. 1.17.007
Sec. 1.2108
Duties of records management officer
Sec. 1.17.008
Sec. 1.2109
Duties and responsibilities of department heads
Sec. 1.17.009
Sec. 1.2110
Designation of records liaison officers
Sec. 1.17.010
Sec. 1.2111
Duties and responsibilities of records liaison officers
Sec. 1.17.011
Sec. 1.2112
Development and approval of records control schedules; filing with state
Sec. 1.17.012
Sec. 1.2113
Implementation of records control schedules; destruction of records under schedule
Sec. 1.17.013
Sec. 1.2114
Destruction of unscheduled records
Sec. 1.17.014
Sec. 1.2115
Records center
Sec. 1.17.015
Article 1.2200
Park Regulations
 
Sec. 1.2201
General policy
Sec. 1.18.001
Sec. 1.2202
Hours of operation
Sec. 1.18.002
Sec. 1.2203
Motor vehicles-driving and parking
Sec. 1.18.003
Sec. 1.2204
Speed limit in the park
Sec. 1.18.004
Sec. 1.2205
Fires within the park
Sec. 1.18.005
Sec. 1.2206
Gambling or wagering within the park
Sec. 1.18.006
Sec. 1.2207
Alcoholic beverages within the park
Sec. 1.18.007
Sec. 1.2208
Concessions
Sec. 1.18.008
Sec. 1.2209
Penalties
Sec. 1.18.009
Chapter 2: Animal Control
 
Article 2.100
Definitions
Rpld. by Ord. 695-01
Article 2.200
Prohibitions and restrictions
 
Sec. 2.201
Fowl
Rpld. by Ord. 695-01
Sec. 2.202
Bees
Rpld. by Ord. 695-01
Sec. 2.203
Wild animals
Rpld. by Ord. 695-01
Sec. 2.204
Noisy animals
Rpld. by Ord. 695-01
Sec. 2.205
Maintenance of stables, pens, houses and yards
Rpld. by Ord. 695-01
Sec. 2.206
Cruelty to animals and fowl
Rpld. by Ord. 695-01
Article 2.300
Duties of Animal Warden
 
Sec. 2.301
Records
Rpld. by Ord. 695-01
Sec. 2.302
Reports
Rpld. by Ord. 695-01
Sec. 2.303
Seizure and impounding
Rpld. by Ord. 695-01
Article 2.400
Rabies Control
 
Sec. 2.401
Vaccination of dogs and cats; certificate; tag
Rpld. by Ord. 695-01
Sec. 2.402
Inspection to see if animal vaccinated; right of entry for such purpose
Rpld. by Ord. 695-01
Sec. 2.403
Animal with symptoms of rabies may be impounded
Rpld. by Ord. 695-01
Sec. 2.404
Animal which has bitten persons may be impounded
Rpld. by Ord. 695-01
Sec. 2.405
Observation of impounded animal; period of confinement
Rpld. by Ord. 695-01
Sec. 2.406
Disposition of animal with rabies
Rpld. by Ord. 695-01
Sec. 2.407
Return of quarantined animals
Rpld. by Ord. 695-01
Sec. 2.408
Quarantine fees
Rpld. by Ord. 695-01
Sec. 2.409
Notice to keeper of animal suspected of having rabies; interference with director of public health
Rpld. by Ord. 695-01
Sec. 2.410
Duty of keeper when notified that animal has or is suspected of having rabies
Rpld. by Ord. 695-01
Sec. 2.411
Keeping of rabid animals or one suspected thereof prohibited
Rpld. by Ord. 695-01
Article 2.500
Dog and Cat Regulations
 
Sec. 2.501
Running at large prohibited
Rpld. by Ord. 695-01
Sec. 2.502
Vicious dogs
Rpld. by Ord. 695-01
Sec. 2.503
Barking dogs
Rpld. by Ord. 695-01
Sec. 2.504
Collar or harness required; vaccination and license tag must be attached thereto
Rpld. by Ord. 695-01
Sec. 2.505
Impoundment by private person
Rpld. by Ord. 695-01
Sec. 2.506
Right of entry for purpose of seizing and impounding
Rpld. by Ord. 695-01
Sec. 2.507
Unlawful to keep more than three cats or dogs
Rpld. by Ord. 695-01
Article 2.600
Dog and Cat Licenses
 
Sec. 2.601
Fee; issuance generally; application
Rpld. by Ord. 695-01
Sec. 2.602
Issuance of certificate and tax
Rpld. by Ord. 695-01
Sec. 2.603
Rabies vaccination prerequisite to issuance
Rpld. by Ord. 695-01
Sec. 2.604
Issuance by veterinarians-generally
Rpld. by Ord. 695-01
Sec. 2.605
Refunds
Rpld. by Ord. 695-01
Sec. 2.606
Inspection to see if dog or cat licensed; right of entry for such purpose
Rpld. by Ord. 695-01
Sec. 2.607
Registry; licensed and unlicensed dogs and cats separated
Rpld. by Ord. 695-01
Sec. 2.608
Licensed dogs and cats to be kept for three days and thereafter sold or destroyed if not redeemed
Rpld. by Ord. 695-01
Sec. 2.609
Unlicensed dogs and cats to be kept for twenty-four hours and thereafter sold or destroyed if not redeemed
Rpld. by Ord. 695-01
Sec. 2.610
Redemption of impounded animals
Rpld. by Ord. 695-01
Sec. 2.611
Sale or destruction
Rpld. by Ord. 695-01
Article 2.700
Regulations and dangerous dogs
 
Sec. 2.701
Dangerous dog defined
Rpld. by Ord. 695-01
Sec. 2.702
Chief of police to investigate incidents; to rule on dangerous dogs; appeals
Rpld. by Ord. 695-01
Sec. 2.703
Requirements for owners of dangerous dogs
Rpld. by Ord. 695-01
Sec. 2.704
Registration of dangerous dogs
Rpld. by Ord. 695-01
Sec. 2.705
Attacks by dangerous dogs
Rpld. by Ord. 695-01
Sec. 2.706
Defenses
Rpld. by Ord. 695-01
Chapter 3: Building and Construction
 
Article 3.100
Building inspector
 
Sec. 3.101
Created
Sec. 3.02.001
Sec. 3.102
Appointment
Sec. 3.02.002
Sec. 3.103
Duties
Sec. 3.02.003
Sec. 3.104
Liability
Sec. 3.02.004
Sec. 3.105
Compensation
Sec. 3.02.005
Article 3.200
Construction Code Fees and Appeals
 
Sec. 3.201
Fees
Sec. 3.03.001
Sec. 3.202
Appeals
Sec. 3.03.002
Article 3.300
Building Code
 
Sec. 3.301
Adoption
Superseded by Ord. 725-02
Sec. 3.302
Amendments to adopted building code
Superseded by Ord. 725-02
Sec. 3.303
Conditions to issuance of permit; compliance with ordinances
Sec. 3.04.003
Sec. 3.304
Removal of buildings in violation
Sec. 3.04.004
Sec. 3.305
Penalty
Sec. 3.04.005
Article 3.400
Plumbing Code
 
Sec. 3.401
Adoption of Uniform Plumbing Code
Superseded by Ord. 723-02
Sec. 3.402
Amendments to Uniform Plumbing Code
Superseded by Ord. 723-02
Sec. 3.403
Penalty
Sec. 3.05.003
Article 3.500
Electrical Code
 
Sec. 3.501
National Electrical Code adopted
Superseded by Ord. 721-02
Sec. 3.502
Conflict
Sec. 3.06.002
Sec. 3.503
Scope
Sec. 3.06.003
Sec. 3.504
Liability of city
Sec. 3.06.004
Sec. 3.505
Electrical inspector
Sec. 3.06.005
Sec. 3.506
Electrical permits
Sec. 3.06.006
Sec. 3.507
Registration of electricians
Sec. 3.06.007
Sec. 3.508
Specific amendments to National Electrical Code
Superseded by Ord. 721-02
Sec. 3.509
Knob-and-tube wiring
Sec. 3.06.009
Sec. 3.510
Electrical power companies not to connect until authorized
Sec. 3.06.010
Sec. 3.511
When wires may be ordered disconnected
Sec. 3.06.011
Sec. 3.512
Places where EMT required
Sec. 3.06.012
Sec. 3.513
Penalty
Sec. 3.06.013
Article 3.600
Mechanical Code
 
Sec. 3.601
Uniform Mechanical Code adopted
Superseded by Ord. 722-02
Sec. 3.602
Amendments to Uniform Mechanical Code
Superseded by Ord. 722-02
Sec. 3.603
Penalty
Sec. 3.07.003
Article 3.700
Housing Code Adopted
Superseded by Ord. 725-02
Article 3.800
Mobile Home Parks
 
Sec. 3.801
Definitions
Rpld. by Ord. 705-01
Sec. 3.802
Permits
Rpld. by Ord. 705-01
Sec. 3.803
Licenses
Rpld. by Ord. 705-01
Sec. 3.804
Inspection
Rpld. by Ord. 705-01
Sec. 3.805
Notices, hearings and orders
Rpld. by Ord. 705-01
Sec. 3.806
Mobile home park designs, operation and maintenance requirements
Rpld. by Ord. 705-01
Article 3.900
Recreational Vehicle Parks
 
Sec. 3.901
Zoning
Superseded by Ord. 705-01
Sec. 3.902
Definitions
Superseded by Ord. 705-01
Sec. 3.903
Permit required
Sec. 3.09.003
Sec. 3.904
Permit fee required
Sec. 3.09.004
Sec. 3.905
Permit application
Sec. 3.09.005
Sec. 3.906
Records to be kept; inspection
Sec. 3.09.006
Sec. 3.907
Register of occupants
Sec. 3.09.007
Sec. 3.908
Minimum site requirements
Sec. 3.09.008
Sec. 3.909
Utilities
Sec. 3.09.009
Sec. 3.910
Responsibilities of recreational vehicle park operator and owner
Sec. 3.09.010
Sec. 3.911
Responsibilities of recreational vehicle park occupants
Sec. 3.09.011
Sec. 3.912
Playground space
Sec. 3.09.012
Sec. 3.913
Scope of section
Sec. 3.09.013
Article 3.1000
Mobile Homes Outside Mobile Home Parks or Recreational Vehicle Parks
 
Sec. 3.1001
Unlawful acts
Superseded by Ord. 705-01
Sec. 3.1002
Exceptions
Superseded by Ord. 705-01
Article 3.1100
Moving or Dismantling Buildings Within the City
 
Sec. 3.1101
Applicability
Sec. 3.11.001
Sec. 3.1102
Permit fees
Sec. 3.11.002
Sec. 3.1103
Bond required
Sec. 3.11.003
Sec. 3.1104
Route to be disclosed
Sec. 3.11.004
Sec. 3.1105
Construction codes applicable
Sec. 3.11.005
Sec. 3.1106
Damages
Sec. 3.11.006
Sec. 3.1107
Zoning ordinance not affected
Sec. 3.11.007
Article 3.1200
Flood Damage Prevention Regulations
 
Sec. 3.1201
Statutory authorization
Superseded by Ord. 710-01
Sec. 3.1202
Findings of facts
Superseded by Ord. 710-01
Sec. 3.1203
Statement of purpose
Superseded by Ord. 710-01
Sec. 3.1204
Methods of reducing flood losses
Superseded by Ord. 710-01
Sec. 3.1205
Definitions
Superseded by Ord. 710-01
Sec. 3.1206
Lands to which this article applies
Superseded by Ord. 710-01
Sec. 3.1207
Basis for establishing the areas of special flood hazard
Superseded by Ord. 710-01
Sec. 3.1208
Establishment of development permit
Superseded by Ord. 710-01
Sec. 3.1209
Compliance
Superseded by Ord. 710-01
Sec. 3.1210
Abrogation and greater restrictions
Superseded by Ord. 710-01
Sec. 3.1211
Interpretation
Superseded by Ord. 710-01
Sec. 3.1212
Warning and disclaimer or liability
Superseded by Ord. 710-01
Sec. 3.1213
Designation of the floodplain administrator
Superseded by Ord. 710-01
Sec. 3.1214
Duties and responsibilities of the floodplain administrator
Superseded by Ord. 710-01
Sec. 3.1215
Permit procedures
Superseded by Ord. 710-01
Sec. 3.1216
Variance procedures
Superseded by Ord. 710-01
Sec. 3.1217
General standards for flood hazard reduction
Superseded by Ord. 710-01
Sec. 3.1218
Specific standards for flood hazard reduction
Superseded by Ord. 710-01
Sec. 3.1219
Standards for subdivision proposals
Superseded by Ord. 710-01
Sec. 3.1220
Standards for areas of shallow flooding (AO/AH zones)
Superseded by Ord. 710-01
Sec. 3.1221
Floodways
Superseded by Ord. 710-01
Article 3.1300
Dangerous Buildings
Superseded by Ord. 725-02
Article 3.1400
Swimming Pool Code
 
Sec. 3.1401
Uniform Swimming Pool Code adopted
Deleted by Ord. O-04-18
Sec. 3.1402
Enclosure of swimming pool
Deleted by Ord. O-04-18
Article 3.1500
Housing Numbering
 
Sec. 3.1501
House numbering system employed
Rpld. by Ord. O-11-10
Sec. 3.1502
Application for designation of house number
Rpld. by Ord. O-11-10
Sec. 3.1503
Placing numbers on houses
Rpld. by Ord. O-11-10
Sec. 3.1504
Replacing illegible numbers required
Rpld. by Ord. O-11-10
Sec. 3.1505
Buildings erected in future to be numbered within ten days
Rpld. by Ord. O-11-10
Article 3.1600
Fence Construction
 
Sec. 3.1601
Permit required
Sec. 3.16.001
Sec. 3.1602
Permit application; fee
Sec. 3.16.002
Sec. 3.1603
Location and height restrictions
Sec. 3.16.003
Sec. 3.1604
Materials
Sec. 3.16.004
Article 3.1700
Street, Alley, Thoroughfare and Right-of-Way Cutting
 
Sec. 3.1701
Definitions
Sec. 3.17.001
Sec. 3.1702
Permit required
Sec. 3.17.002
Sec. 3.1703
Work required
Sec. 3.17.003
Sec. 3.1704
Application
Sec. 3.17.004
Sec. 3.1705
Special requirements
Sec. 3.17.005
Sec. 3.1706
Fee schedule
Sec. 3.17.006
Sec. 3.1707
Bond required
Sec. 3.17.007
Sec. 3.1708
Permit and inspection fees
Sec. 3.17.008
Chapter 4: Business and Commerce
 
Article 4.100
Massage Establishments
 
Sec. 4.101
Definitions
Sec. 4.02.001
Sec. 4.102
Enforcement
Sec. 4.02.002
Sec. 4.103
License required
Sec. 4.02.003
Sec. 4.104
License display
Sec. 4.02.004
Sec. 4.105
Investigation
Sec. 4.02.005
Sec. 4.106
Application
Sec. 4.02.006
Sec. 4.107
License fee
Sec. 4.02.007
Sec. 4.108
Refusal to issue or renew
Sec. 4.02.008
Sec. 4.109
Revocation; suspension
Sec. 4.02.009
Sec. 4.110
Appeals
Sec. 4.02.010
Sec. 4.111
Hours
Sec. 4.02.011
Sec. 4.112
Inspection and examination of employees
Sec. 4.02.012
Sec. 4.113
List of employees
Sec. 4.02.013
Sec. 4.114
Operation in residential area permitted
Sec. 4.02.014
Sec. 4.115
Sanitation requirements
Sec. 4.02.015
Sec. 4.116
Administering massage
Sec. 4.02.016
Sec. 4.117
Transfer of license
Sec. 4.02.017
Sec. 4.118
Penalty
Sec. 4.02.018
Article 4.200
Coin-Operated Amusement Devices
 
Sec. 4.201
Definitions
Sec. 4.03.001
Sec. 4.202
Permit required
Sec. 4.03.002
Sec. 4.203
License fee for operator
Sec. 4.03.003
Sec. 4.204
Permit fee for device
Sec. 4.03.004
Sec. 4.205
Application
Sec. 4.03.005
Sec. 4.206
Gambling
Sec. 4.03.006
Sec. 4.207
Minors prohibited on premises licensed to sell alcoholic beverages
Sec. 4.03.007
Sec. 4.208
Controlled substances prohibited
Sec. 4.03.008
Sec. 4.209
Location of establishments
Sec. 4.03.009
Sec. 4.210
Effective date
Sec. 4.03.010
Article 4.300
Peddlers, Solicitors, and Itinerant Vendors
 
Sec. 4.301
Permit required
Amnd. by Ord. O-26-10
Sec. 4.302
Permit application; contents
Amnd. by Ord. O-26-10
Sec. 4.303
Investigation fee
Amnd. by Ord. O-26-10
Sec. 4.304
Investigation of applicant
Amnd. by Ord. O-26-10
Sec. 4.305
Issuance of permit
Amnd. by Ord. O-26-10
Sec. 4.306
Revocation of permit
Amnd. by Ord. O-26-10
Sec. 4.307
Appeals
Amnd. by Ord. O-26-10
Sec. 4.308
Permit to be carried while selling or soliciting, etc.
Amnd. by Ord. O-26-10
Sec. 4.309
Permit fee to be waived for bona fide charitable organizations
Amnd. by Ord. O-26-10
Sec. 4.310
Certain persons exempt from permit fee but required to register
Amnd. by Ord. O-26-10
Article 4.400
Sexually Oriented Business
 
Sec. 4.401
Purpose and intent
Sec. 4.05.001
Sec. 4.402
Definitions
Sec. 4.05.002
Sec. 4.403
Classification
Sec. 4.05.003
Sec. 4.404
License required
Sec. 4.05.004
Sec. 4.405
Issuance of license
Sec. 4.05.005
Sec. 4.406
Fees
Sec. 4.05.006
Sec. 4.407
Inspection
Sec. 4.05.007
Sec. 4.408
Expiration of license
Sec. 4.05.008
Sec. 4.409
Suspension
Sec. 4.05.009
Sec. 4.410
Revocation
Sec. 4.05.010
Sec. 4.411
Appeal
Sec. 4.05.011
Sec. 4.412
Transfer of license
Sec. 4.05.012
Sec. 4.413
Location of sexually oriented businesses
Sec. 4.05.013
Sec. 4.414
Appeal from locational restrictions
Sec. 4.05.014
Sec. 4.415
Additional regulations for escort agencies
Sec. 4.05.015
Sec. 4.416
Additional regulations for nude model studios
Sec. 4.05.016
Sec. 4.417
Additional regulations for adult theaters and adult motion pictures
Sec. 4.05.017
Sec. 4.418
Additional regulations for adult motels
Sec. 4.05.018
Sec. 4.419
Regulations pertaining to the exhibition of sexually explicit films or videos
Sec. 4.05.019
Sec. 4.420
Display of sexually explicit material to minors
Sec. 4.05.020
Sec. 4.421
Enforcement
Sec. 4.05.021
Sec. 4.422
Injunction
Sec. 4.05.022
Article 4.500
Dance Halls
 
Sec. 4.501
Definitions
Sec. 4.06.001
Sec. 4.502
License required
Sec. 4.06.002
Sec. 4.503
Location of class E dance halls
Sec. 4.06.003
Sec. 4.504
Location of class D dance halls
Sec. 4.06.004
Sec. 4.505
Exemption from locational restrictions for class D dance halls
Sec. 4.06.005
Sec. 4.506
Issuance of license; posting
Sec. 4.06.006
Sec. 4.507
Late hours permit
Sec. 4.06.007
Sec. 4.508
Fees
Sec. 4.06.008
Sec. 4.509
Hours of operation
Sec. 4.06.009
Sec. 4.510
Inspection
Sec. 4.06.010
Sec. 4.511
Dance hall supervisor
Sec. 4.06.011
Sec. 4.512
Persons under 17 prohibited
Sec. 4.06.012
Sec. 4.513
Persons under 14 and over 18 prohibited
Sec. 4.06.013
Sec. 4.514
Persons under 18 prohibited
Sec. 4.06.014
Sec. 4.515
Expiration of license
Sec. 4.06.015
Sec. 4.516
Suspension
Sec. 4.06.016
Sec. 4.517
Revocation
Sec. 4.06.017
Sec. 4.518
Appeals
Sec. 4.06.018
Sec. 4.419
Transfer of license or late hour permits
Sec. 4.06.019
Sec. 4.520
Penalty
Sec. 4.06.020
Sec. 4.521
Injunction
Sec. 4.06.021
Chapter 5: Fire Protection
 
Article 5.100
Uniform Fire Code
 
Sec. 5.101
Adoption of Uniform Fire Code
Amnd. by Ord. O-847-07
Sec. 5.102
Establishment and duties of bureau of fire prevention
Rpld. by Ord. O-847-07
Sec. 5.103
Definitions
Rpld. by Ord. O-847-07
Sec. 5.104
Establishment of limits of districts in which storage of flammable or combustible liquids in outside aboveground tanks is prohibited
Sec. 5.03.004
Sec. 5.105
Establishments of limits in which storage of liquefied petroleum gases is to be restricted
Sec. 5.03.005
Sec. 5.106
Establishments of limits of districts in which storage of explosives and blasting agents is to be prohibited
Amnd. by Ord. O-847-07
Sec. 5.107
Appeals
Sec. 5.03.007
Sec. 5.108
New materials, processes or occupancies which may require permits
Sec. 5.03.008
Sec. 5.109
Penalties
Sec. 5.03.009
Article 5.200
Fire Marshal
 
Sec. 5.201
Office created
Sec. 5.04.001
Sec. 5.202
Investigation
Sec. 5.04.002
Sec. 5.203
Inspections
Sec. 5.04.003
Sec. 5.204
Owner or occupants responsibility
Sec. 5.04.004
Sec. 5.205
Notice required
Sec. 5.04.005
Sec. 5.206
Penalties
Sec. 5.04.006
Article 5.300
Unlawful to Burn Trash
Art. 5.05
Article 5.400
Fireworks
 
Sec. 5.401
Definitions
Sec. 5.06.001
Sec. 5.402
Fireworks prohibited
Sec. 5.06.002
Sec. 5.403
Exceptions
Sec. 5.06.003
Sec. 5.404
Fireworks as a public nuisance
Sec. 5.06.004
Sec. 5.405
Territorial applicability
Sec. 5.06.005
Sec. 5.406
Not necessary to negative exceptions
Sec. 5.06.006
Article 5.500
Arson Reward
 
Sec. 5.501
Arson reward established
Sec. 5.07.001
Sec. 5.502
Publicizing reward offer
Sec. 5.07.002
Article 5.600
Smoke Detection Required
 
Sec. 5.601
Definitions
Sec. 5.08.001
Sec. 5.602
Location and installation standards
Sec. 5.08.002
Sec. 5.603
Duty to install in existing units
Sec. 5.08.003
Sec. 5.604
Duty to inspect and repair
Sec. 5.08.004
Sec. 5.605
Duty to replace batteries
Sec. 5.08.005
Sec. 5.606
Exemptions
Sec. 5.08.006
Sec. 5.607
Waiver not permitted
Sec. 5.08.007
Sec. 5.608
Required in hotels and motels
Sec. 5.08.008
Article 5.700
Fire Protection and Emergency Service Fees
 
Sec. 5.701
Collection of fees
Sec. 5.09.001
Sec. 5.702
Fee schedule
Sec. 5.09.002
Sec. 5.703
Enforcement
Sec. 5.09.003
Chapter 6: Health and Sanitation
 
Article 6.100
City Health Officer
 
Sec. 6.101
Office created
Sec. 9.12.001
Sec. 6.102
Qualifications
Sec. 9.12.002
Sec. 6.103
Appointment and term of office
Sec. 9.12.003
Sec. 6.104
Oath
Sec. 9.12.004
Sec. 6.105
Governed by state board of health rules and regulations
Sec. 9.12.005
Sec. 6.106
Powers and duties
Sec. 9.12.006
Sec. 6.107
Compensation
Sec. 9.12.007
Sec. 6.108
Enforcement of article
Sec. 9.12.008
Article 6.200
Grass and Weeds
 
Sec. 6.201
Weeds in excess of ten inches in height and accumulation of trash and other debris unlawful
Rpld. by Ord. 704-01
Sec. 6.202
Duty of property owner to cut or remove
Rpld. by Ord. 704-01
Sec. 6.203
Notice to owner to remove weeds, grass, etc.; removal by city upon failure of owner to do so
Rpld. by Ord. 704-01
Sec. 6.204
Enforcement
Rpld. by Ord. 704-01
Article 6.300
Food Service Sanitation
 
Sec. 6.301
Department of health rules adopted
Rpld. by Ord. 716-01
Sec. 6.302
Definitions
Rpld. by Ord. 716-01
Sec. 6.303
Valid permit, license, or certificate required
Rpld. by Ord. 716-01
Sec. 6.304
Issuance of permit, license or certificate
Rpld. by Ord. 716-01
Chapter 7: Offenses and Nuisances
 
Article 7.100
Misdemeanors Under State Law
Sec. 8.01.001
Article 7.200
Loitering Restricted
Sec. 8.01.002
Article 7.300
Unlawful to Consume Alcoholic Beverage in a Public Place
Sec. 8.01.003
Article 7.400
General Nuisances
Sec. 8.01.004
Article 7.500
Noise Regulations
 
Sec. 7.501
Person defined
Amnd. by Ord. O-859-07
Sec. 7.502
Making of noise detrimental to life or health prohibited
Amnd. by Ord. O-859-07
Sec. 7.503
Noise interfering with enjoyment of property or public peace and comfort unlawful
Amnd. by Ord. O-859-07
Sec. 7.504
Acts creating unlawful noises
Amnd. by Ord. O-859-07
Sec. 7.505
Use of bell, siren, compression or exhaust whistle on vehicle
Amnd. by Ord. O-859-07
Sec. 7.506
Penalty for violation
Amnd. by Ord. O-859-07
Sec. 7.507
Arrest for violation
Amnd. by Ord. O-859-07
Article 7.600
Junked Vehicles
 
Sec. 7.601
Definitions
Superseded by Ord. 703-01
Sec. 7.602
Officer designated
Superseded by Ord. 703-01
Sec. 7.603
Right of entry
Superseded by Ord. 703-01
Sec. 7.604
Junked vehicles declared a public nuisance
Superseded by Ord. 703-01
Sec. 7.605
Unlawful to create or maintain nuisance
Superseded by Ord. 703-01
Sec. 7.606
Notice to abate nuisance
Superseded by Ord. 703-01
Sec. 7.607
Granting permission deemed compliance
Superseded by Ord. 703-01
Sec. 7.608
Public hearing order by municipal judge
Superseded by Ord. 703-01
Sec. 7.609
Duty to abate
Superseded by Ord. 703-01
Sec. 7.610
Abatement by city
Superseded by Ord. 703-01
Sec. 7.611
Sale or disposal of vehicles
Superseded by Ord. 703-01
Sec. 7.612
Proceeds of sale
Superseded by Ord. 703-01
Sec. 7.613
Vehicles not to be made operable
Superseded by Ord. 703-01
Sec. 7.614
Notice to highway and public transportation department
Superseded by Ord. 703-01
Sec. 7.615
Exemptions
Superseded by Ord. 703-01
Sec. 7.616
Summary removal
Superseded by Ord. 703-01
Article 7.700
Discharge of Firearms
 
Sec. 7.701
Unlawful to discharge firearms within the city limits
Sec. 8.07.001
Sec. 7.702
Exceptions
Sec. 8.07.002
Article 7.800
Curfew Regulations
 
Sec. 7.801
Definitions
Superseded by Ord. 709-01
Sec. 7.802
Offenses
Superseded by Ord. 709-01
Sec. 7.803
Defenses
Superseded by Ord. 709-01
Sec. 7.804
Enforcement
Superseded by Ord. 709-01
Sec. 7.805
Penalties
Superseded by Ord. 709-01
Sec. 7.806
Review of provisions
Superseded by Ord. 709-01
Article 7.900
Smoking Regulation
 
Sec. 7.901
Definitions
Rpld. by Ord. O-18-15
Sec. 7.902
Smoking prohibited in certain public areas
Rpld. by Ord. O-18-15
Sec. 7.903
Food service establishments
Sec. 8.09.006
Article 7.1000
Regulation of Smoking in the Workplace
Art. 8.10
Article 7.1100
Graffiti Control
 
Sec. 7.1101
Duty of property owner to remove graffiti
Sec. 8.11.001
Sec. 7.1102
Responsibility of parent or guardian for graffiti created by a minor
Sec. 8.11.002
Sec. 7.1103
Possession of graffiti implement
Sec. 8.11.003
Sec. 7.1104
Penalty
Sec. 8.11.004
Chapter 8: Personnel and Administration
 
Article 8.100
Authority over personnel
 
Sec. 8.101
Authority over hiring decisions
Sec. 9.02.001
Sec. 8.102
Authority to make inquiries
Sec. 9.02.002
Article 8.200
Organizational Chart
Art. 9.03
Article 8.300
Offices of City Manager
 
Sec. 8.301
Conditions of employment
Sec. 9.04.001
Sec. 8.302
Powers and duties
Sec. 9.04.002
Art. 8.400
Office of Town Marshal Abolished; Police Department Established
Sec. 9.05.001
Art. 8.500
Police Code of Conduct
Art. 9.06
Art. 8.600
Police Reserve
 
Sec. 8.601
Establishment; composition; compensation
Sec. 9.07.001
Sec. 8.602
Force to be supplementary
Sec. 9.07.002
Sec. 8.603
Chief to control
Sec. 9.07.003
Sec. 8.604
Training requirements
Sec. 9.07.004
Sec. 8.605
Political campaigning restricted
Sec. 9.07.005
Sec. 8.606
Termination of members
Sec. 9.07.006
Sec. 8.607
Uniforms and badges
Sec. 9.07.007
Sec. 8.608
Additional training
Sec. 9.07.008
Sec. 8.609
Weapons
Sec. 9.07.009
Sec. 8.610
Worker’s compensation benefits
Sec. 9.07.010
Sec. 8.611
Disciplinary actions
Sec. 9.07.011
Sec. 8.612
Penalties
Sec. 9.07.012
Art. 8.700
Emergency Operations Plan
Art. 9.08
Art. 8.800
Personnel Policies Manual Adopted
Amnd. by Ord. O-06-10
Art. 8.900
Texas Municipal Retirement System
Art. 9.10
Art. 8.1000
Parks and Recreation Board
 
Sec. 8.1001
Establishment of the parks and recreation board
Superseded by Ord. 770-04
Sec. 8.1002
Appointments
Superseded by Ord. 770-04
Sec. 8.1003
Eligibility
Superseded by Ord. 770-04
Sec. 8.1004
Attendance
Superseded by Ord. 770-04
Sec. 8.1005
Vacancies
Superseded by Ord. 770-04
Sec. 8.1006
Powers and duties of board
Superseded by Ord. 770-04
Sec. 8.1007
Powers and duties of city manager
Superseded by Ord. 770-04
Sec. 8.1008
Meetings
Superseded by Ord. 770-04
Art. 8.1100
Code of Ethics
 
Sec. 8.1101
Definitions
Superseded by Ord. 793-05
Sec. 8.1102
Policy and purpose
Superseded by Ord. 793-05
Sec. 8.1103
Unethical activity
Superseded by Ord. 793-05
Sec. 8.1104
Disclosure of interest
Superseded by Ord. 793-05
Sec. 8.1105
Penalty
Superseded by Ord. 793-05
Sec. 8.1106
Adoption of state statue
Superseded by Ord. 793-05
Sec. 8.1107
Cumulative legal effect
Superseded by Ord. 793-05
Chapter 9: Subdivisions
 
Art. 9.100
Adoption of Land Use, Thoroughfare and Park Plan
Superseded by Ord. 749-03
Chapter 9: Exhibit “A”; Land Use, Thoroughfare and Park Plan
Superseded by Ord. 749-03
Chapter 10: Traffic Control
 
Art. 10.100
Traffic Division of Police Department Established
Sec. 12.01.001
Art. 10.200
Duties of Traffic Division
Superseded by Ord. 748-03
Art. 10.300
Records of Traffic Violations
Sec. 12.01.003
Art. 10.400
City Traffic Engineer
Sec. 12.01.004
Art. 10.500
Emergency and Experimental Regulations
Sec. 12.01.005
Art. 10.600
Traffic-Control Devices
 
Sec. 10.601
Authority to install traffic-control devices
Sec. 12.02.001
Sec. 10.602
Duty to erect
Sec. 12.02.002
Sec. 10.603
Specifications for traffic-control devices
Sec. 12.02.003
Sec. 10.604
Obedience to official traffic-control devices
Sec. 12.02.004
Sec. 10.605
When traffic devices are required for enforcement purpose
Sec. 12.02.005
Sec. 10.606
Traffic-control signal legend
Sec. 12.02.006
Sec. 10.607
Pedestrian walk-and-wait signals
Sec. 12.02.007
Sec. 10.608
Flashing signals
Sec. 12.02.008
Sec. 10.609
Display of unauthorized signs, signals or markings
Sec. 12.02.009
Sec. 10.610
Interference with traffic-control devices or railroad signs or signals
Sec. 12.02.010
Sec. 10.611
City traffic engineer to designate crosswalks, establish safety zones, and mark traffic lanes
Sec. 12.02.011
Art. 10.700
Speed Regulations
 
Sec. 10.701
Speed limit generally
Sec. 12.03.001
Sec. 10.702
Designated speed zones
Sec. 12.03.002
Sec. 10.703
School zones
Sec. 12.03.003
Sec. 10.704
Other speed zones
Sec. 12.03.004
Sec. 10.705
Placement of signs
Sec. 12.03.005
Art. 10.800
Stop Intersections
 
Sec. 10.801
Stop signs
Superseded by Ord. 809-06
Sec. 10.802
Stopping
Superseded by Ord. 809-06
Sec. 10.803
Four-way stop intersections
Deleted by Ord. O-05-17
Art. 10.900
Parking of Commercial Vehicles
Superceded by Ord. 748-03
Art. 10.1000
Sale of Impounded Vehicles
Art. 12.06
Art. 10.1100
Wrecker Service Regulations
 
Sec. 10.1101
Annual review by city council
Sec. 12.07.001
Sec. 10.1102
Definitions
Sec. 12.07.002
Sec. 10.1103
City manager to contract annually for wrecker service
Sec. 12.07.003
Sec. 10.1104
Storage facility to be fenced and lighted
Sec. 12.07.004
Sec. 10.1105
On call service to be provided
Sec. 12.07.005
Sec. 10.1106
Transportation and impoundment fees; disposal of vehicles
Sec. 12.07.006
Sec. 10.1107
Each wrecker and equipment to be maintained in good mechanical condition
Sec. 12.07.007
Sec. 10.1108
Wrecker service to be bonded independent contractor
Sec. 12.07.008
Sec. 10.1109
Contracts canceled only for good cause; proposals to be accepted
Sec. 12.07.009
Sec. 10.1110
Liability auto insurance requirements
Sec. 12.07.010
Sec. 10.1111
Disposition of impounded vehicles
Sec. 12.07.011
Art. 10.1200
Authority to Remove Vehicles
 
Sec. 10.1201
When removal authorized
Sec. 12.08.001
Sec. 10.1202
Redemption of vehicle by owner
Sec. 12.08.002
Sec. 10.1203
Notification and disposal of abandoned vehicles
Sec. 12.08.003
Art. 10.1300
Ratification of Existing Traffic-Control Devices
Art. 12.09
Art. 10.1400
Commercial Vehicles in Residential Areas Restricted
 
Sec. 10.1401
Definitions
Superseded by 748-03
Sec. 10.1402
Unlawful to operate and/or leave, park, stand or stop on any residential street and/or alleyway
Superseded by 748-03
Sec. 10.1403
Exceptions
Superseded by 748-03
Sec. 10.1404
Penalty for violation
Superseded by 748-03
Sec. 10.1405
Additional sanctions
Superseded by 748-03
Art. 10.1500
Parking and Standing
 
Sec. 10.1501
Vehicle position
Sec. 12.11.001
Sec. 10.1502
Illegally moving another’s vehicle
Sec. 12.11.002
Sec. 10.1503
Prohibited locations generally
Sec. 12.11.003
Sec. 10.1504
Leaving vehicle unattended; maximum time
Amnd. by Ord. O-12-10
Sec. 10.1505
Parking for display for sale or washing, etc.
Sec. 12.11.005
Sec. 10.1506
Truck-tractors, trailers, and commercial vehicles
Rpld. by Ord. 748-03
Sec. 10.1507
Designating and placing signs for restricted parking
Sec. 12.11.006
Sec. 10.1508
Owner’s responsibility for violation
Rpld. by Ord. 748-03
Chapter 11: Utilities and Solid Waste
 
Art. 11.100
Water, Wastewater and Solid Waste Collection Rates, Charges, Fees, Billing Procedure and General Policies
 
Sec. 11.101
General provisions
Sec. 13.02.001
Sec. 11.102
Monthly rates and charges
Sec. 13.02.002
Sec. 11.103
Residential wastewater customers
Sec. 13.02.003
Sec. 11.104
Waiver of water tap fee
Sec. 13.02.004
Sec. 11.105
Voluntary park facility development contribution
Sec. 13.02.005
Sec. 11.106
Additional fees and charges
Sec. 13.02.006
Sec. 11.107
Deposits
Sec. 13.02.007
Sec. 11.108
Payment for service
Sec. 13.02.008
Sec. 11.109
Connection to system
Sec. 13.02.009
Sec. 11.110
Termination of service
Sec. 13.02.010
Art. 11.200
Water Usages and Rates During Periods of Drought
 
Sec. 11.201
When emergency situation exists; restriction of water use required
Superseded by Ord. 686-00
Sec. 11.202
Authority of city manager to declare emergency
Superseded by Ord. 686-00
Sec. 11.203
Billing date effect
Superseded by Ord. 686-00
Art. 11.300
Mandatory Sanitary Sewer Connections
 
Sec. 11.301
Connection to sewer required; septic tanks
Sec. 13.04.001
Sec. 11.302
Maintenance of facilities and sewer connection
Sec. 13.04.002
Sec. 11.303
Use of privies prohibited
Sec. 13.04.003
Art. 11.400
Community Impact Fee
 
Sec. 11.401
Applicability
Superseded by Ord. 800-05
Sec. 11.402
Computation of fee
Superseded by Ord. 800-05
Art. 11.500
Solid Waste Collection and Disposal
 
Sec. 11.501
Definitions
Sec. 13.06.001
Sec. 11.502
Mandatory use of services
Sec. 13.06.002
Sec. 11.503
Twice weekly pick-up
Amnd. by Ord. O-19-16
Sec. 11.504
Charges
Sec. 13.06.004
Sec. 11.505
Delinquency
Sec. 13.06.005
Sec. 11.506
Pick-up service
Amnd. by Ord. O-19-16
Sec. 11.507
Container requirements
Amnd. by Ord. O-19-16
Sec. 11.508
Special arrangements for noncomplying bags
Amnd. by Ord. O-19-16
Sec. 11.509
Exclusions
Sec. 13.06.009
Sec. 11.510
Hours of service
Amnd. by Ord. O-19-16
Sec. 11.511
Penalty for violations
Amnd. by Ord. O-19-16
Art. 11.600
Natural Gas Service Rates and Charges
 
Sec. 11.601
Rates established
Sec. 13.07.001
Sec. 11.602
Gas cost adjustment factor
Sec. 13.07.002
Sec. 11.603
Tax adjustments
Sec. 13.07.003
Sec. 11.604
Additional reasonable charges
Sec. 13.07.004
Sec. 11.605
Rate case expense recovery
Sec. 13.07.005
Sec. 11.606
Rates subject to amendment
Sec. 13.07.006
Art. 11.700
Cross-Connection Control Program
 
Sec. 11.701
General
Sec. 13.08.001
Sec. 11.702
Backflow prevention assembly installation, testing and maintenance
Sec. 13.08.002
Sec. 11.703
Customer service inspections
Sec. 13.08.003
Sec. 11.704
Remedies nonexclusive
Sec. 13.08.004
Chapter 12: Planning and Zoning
 
Art. 12.100
Unified Development Code
Superseded by Ord. O-10-08
Art. 12.200
Signs
 
Sec. 12.201
General restrictions
Superseded by Ord. 694-00
Sec. 12.202
Movable and portable signs in commercial areas
Superseded by Ord. 694-00
Sec. 12.203
Signs adjacent to Interstate 35-E
Superseded by Ord. 694-00
Sec. 12.204
Churches and city promotion signs
Superseded by Ord. 694-00
Sec. 12.205
Existing signs
Superseded by Ord. 694-00
Sec. 12.206
Permit fees
Superseded by Ord. 694-00
Sec. 12.207
Mini-billboards
Superseded by Ord. 694-00
Sec. 12.208
Non-conforming signs
Superseded by Ord. 694-00
Art. 12.300
HUD-Code Manufactured Home Parks
 
Sec. 12.301
Definitions
Superseded by Ord. 817-06
Sec. 12.302
Specific use permits
Superseded by Ord. 817-06
Sec. 12.303
Licenses
Superseded by Ord. 817-06
Sec. 12.304
Location of HUD-code manufactured home park
Superseded by Ord. 817-06
Sec. 12.305
Inspection
Superseded by Ord. 817-06
Sec. 12.306
Notices, hearings and orders
Superseded by Ord. 817-06
Sec. 12.307
Mobile home prohibited in the city
Superseded by Ord. 817-06
Sec. 12.308
HUD-code manufactured home park
Superseded by Ord. 817-06
Sec. 12.309
Unoccupied or unsafe mobile homes and HUD-code manufactured homes as public nuisances
Superseded by Ord. 817-06
Sec. 12.310
Penalty provisions
Superseded by Ord. 817-06
Sec. 12.311
Conflict with state statute
Superseded by Ord. 817-06
Sec. 12.312
Conflict with other ordinances
Superseded by Ord. 817-06
Exhibit “A”
Unified Development Code
Rpld. by Ords. O-10-08 and O-11-08