This table shows the location or gives the disposition of the chapters, sections and subsections of the 1986 Cameron Code of Ordinances within this revised code. The abbreviation “NIC” means the provision is not included in this code, though not necessarily repealed.
1986 CODE OF ORDINANCES
2007 CODE OF ORDINANCES
CHAPTER 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
 
Sec. 1
Code of ordinances
 
A.
How code designated and cited
Superseded by Ord. adopting Code
B.
Catchlines of sections
Superseded by Ord. adopting Code
C.
Definitions and rules of construction
Superseded by Ord. adopting Code
D.
Amendments or additions to code
Superseded by Ord. adopting Code
E.
Supplementation of code
Superseded by Ord. adopting Code
F.
General penalty for violations of code
Superseded by Ord. adopting Code
G.
Severability of parts of code
Superseded by Ord. adopting Code
Sec. 2
Candidates for city offices
 
A.
General provisions
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
B.
Procedure for filing for office
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
C.
Sworn application
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
D.
Posting and objection of candidate’s name
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
E.
Printing of ballots and withdrawal of candidate
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
F.
Absentee voting
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
G.
Election officials and compensation
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
H.
Hours of election
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
I.
Posting of election notice
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
J.
Canvassing of election
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
K.
Filing fee
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
Sec. 3
Seal of city
Sec. 4
Official newspaper
Superseded by Ord. 2006-10-02
Sec. 5
Ad valorem taxes
 
A.
Homestead exemption for senior citizens
B.
Delinquent taxes
Sec. 6
Local sales and use tax
 
A.
Local sales and use tax adopted
B.
Local sales and use tax retained on the sale and distribution of gas and electricity
Sec. 7
Public utility commission jurisdiction
 
A.
Jurisdiction over electric utility rates
B.
Jurisdiction over water and sewer utilities
Sec. 8
City park regulations
 
A.
Damaging trees or vines prohibited
B.
Damaging pavilion or other structures prohibited
C.
Camping and building fires prohibited
D.
Polluting springs and creating disturbances prohibited
E.
Enforcement
Sec. 9
City cemetery
 
A.
Description and superintendence
B.
Appointment and duties of sexton
C.
General cemetery regulations
 
 
(1)
 
(2)
 
(3)
 
(4)
 
(5)
 
(6)
D.
Grave digging
E.
Prohibiting curbing without permit
Sec. 10
Emergency management
 
A.
Office of emergency management director
B.
Powers and duties of director and development of emergency management plan
C.
County-wide program authorized
D.
Duties and responsibilities of director
E.
Emergency management organization
F.
Sirens and warning signals
G.
Superseding clause
H.
Liability
I.
Expenditure of public funds
J.
Penalty for violations
K.
Affirmation of support
Sec. 11
City volunteer ambulance service
 
A.
Purpose
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
B.
Service fees
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
C.
Regulations
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
D.
Failure to pay for services
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
Sec. 12
Airport regulations
 
A.
General regulations
B.
Traffic rules
C.
Taxiing rules
D.
Miscellaneous traffic rules
 
 
(1)
 
(2)
 
(3)
 
(4)
E.
Instruction and practice flying
F.
Running engines
G.
Fire regulations
H.
Penalties for violations
Sec. 13
Emergency action
Sec. 14
Meetings of the city council
Sec. 15
Records management program
 
A.
Definition of municipal records
B.
Additional definitions
C.
Municipal records declared public property
D.
Policy
E.
Designation of records management officer
F.
Establishment of records management committee: duties
G.
Records management plan to be developed; approval of plan; authority of plan
H.
Duties of records management officer
I.
Duties and responsibilities of department heads
J.
Designation of records liaison officers
K.
Duties and responsibilities of records liaison officers
L.
Records control schedules to be developed; approval; filing with state
M.
Implementation of records control schedules; destruction of records under schedule
N.
Destruction of unscheduled records
O.
Records center
P.
Micrographics
Sec. 16
Additional one-half of one percent (1/2%) local sales & use tax
Sec. 17
Community development program
Sec. 18
Public funds investment
 
A.
Definitions
Amended by Ord. 2004-05-03-012
B.
Investment policy and strategies
Amended by Ord. 2004-05-03-012
C.
Investment officer
Amended by Ord. 2004-05-03-012
D.
Standard of care
Amended by Ord. 2004-05-03-012
E.
Authorized investments
Amended by Ord. 2004-05-03-012
F.
Internal management reports
Amended by Ord. 2004-05-03-012
CHAPTER 2: ANIMAL CONTROL
 
Sec. 1
Dogs
Superseded by Ord. 2006-06-05-013
Sec. 2
Livestock
Superseded by Ord. 2006-06-05-013
Sec. 3
Unauthorized release of animals from pound unlawful
Superseded by Ord. 2006-06-05-013
CHAPTER 3: BUILDING REGULATIONS
 
Sec. 1
Building code
 
A.
Adoption of building code
Superseded by Ord. adopted 12/17/01
B.
Establishment of office of building official
C.
Qualifications of building official
D.
Duties of building official
E.
Fire limits
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
F.
Permits
G.
Licensing of contractors
H.
Bond required Fee
Amnd. by Ord. 2016-10-17-015
I.
Failure to comply
J.
License to individual
K.
Misdemeanor for violations of provisions
Sec. 2
Housing code
 
A.
Adoption of minimum housing code
B.
Establishment of the office of housing enforcing official
C.
City council to hear appeals
D.
Duties of the housing enforcing official
E.
Right of entry
F.
Minimum housing standards
Sec. 3
Dangerous building code
 
A.
Title and scope
B.
Abatement of dangerous building
C.
Dangerous building criteria
D.
Uninhabited building, dwelling or structure
E.
Duties of building inspector
F.
Duties of the city council on appeal
G.
Rights of appeal by owner of substandard or dangerous building
H.
Standards for repair, vacation, or demolition
I.
Service of notices and orders
J.
Occupancy
K.
Abatement of buildings or structures constituting a clear and present menace to the public safety
L.
Where owner absent from city
M.
Recoupment of expenses
N.
Penalties for violation
O.
Injunction authorized
P.
Liability
Sec. 4
Electric code
 
A.
Adoption of electric code
Superseded by Ord. adopted 12/17/01
B.
Inspectors
C.
Duties of electrical inspectors
D.
Permits
E.
Inspection
F.
Standards
G.
Licensing of electricians
H.
Bond required Fee
Amnd. by Ord. 2016-10-17-015
I.
Qualification
J.
Failure to comply
K.
Disconnection of electric current
L.
License to individual
Sec. 5
Plumbing code
 
A.
Plumbing code
Superseded by Ord. adopted 12/17/01
B.
Inspection and supervision
C.
Applications and permits
D.
Registration fee
E.
Street openings
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
F.
Cross connections - back flow
Superseded by Ord. adopted 9/5/00
Sec. 6
Gas piping and fittings
 
A.
Plumbing inspector
B.
Inspection and fees
C.
Right of entry and interpretation
D.
Rules and regulations for plumbing and gas fitting by utility companies
E.
Inspections, tests and fees
F.
Disconnection of defective piping required
G.
Miscellaneous provisions
H.
Water heater connections
I.
Extending coverage
Sec. 6A
Mechanical code
 
A.
Mechanical code
B.
Inspection and supervision
C.
Applications and permits
D.
Registration fee
Sec. 7
Mobile homes and mobile home parks
 
A.
Definitions
B.
Unlawful to maintain mobile home without permit
C.
Permits
D.
Licenses Fee
Amnd. by Ord. 2016-10-17-015
E.
Inspection of mobile home parks
F.
Notices, hearings and orders
G.
Applicable regulations
H.
Applicable zoning regulations
I.
Mobile homes located outside of mobile home parks
J.
Applicable electrical regulations
K.
Applicable fire prevention regulations
L.
Miscellaneous requirements
M.
Restrictions on occupancy
N.
Storage of boats and pleasure trailers
O.
Penalty provision
Sec. 8
Flood damage prevention
 
A.
Statutory authorization
B.
Findings of fact
C.
Statement of purpose
D.
Methods of reducing flood losses
E.
Definitions
F.
General provisions
G.
Administration
H.
Provisions for flood hazard reduction
Sec. 9
House and building moving
 
A.
Unlawful to move without permit
B.
Permit fee
Sec. 10
Regulating the cutting of city streets and alleys
 
A.
Permit required
Superseded by Ord. 2002-07-01-010
B.
Designation of types of street or alley repair
Superseded by Ord. 2002-07-01-010
C.
Repair by city
Superseded by Ord. 2002-07-01-010
D.
Repair charge
Superseded by Ord. 2002-07-01-010
E.
Ditches not on riding surface
Superseded by Ord. 2002-07-01-010
F.
Removal of excess material
Superseded by Ord. 2002-07-01-010
G.
Special permits
Superseded by Ord. 2002-07-01-010
Sec. 11
Specialty work requirements
 
A.
Roofing or reroofing
 
 
(1)
 
(2) Fee
Amnd. by Ord. 2016-10-17-015
 
(3) Fee
Amnd. by Ord. 2016-10-17-015
 
(4)
 
(5)
B.
Tree removal or tree trimming
 
 
(1)
 
(2)
 
(3) Fee
Amnd. by Ord. 2016-10-17-015
 
(4)
 
(5)
 
(6)
C.
Penalty
D.
Severability
NIC
E.
Effective date
NIC
F.
Filed, recorded, indexed
NIC
CHAPTER 4: BUSINESS REGULATIONS
 
Sec. 1
Beer sales regulations
 
A.
Definitions
B.
License
C.
Issue of license
D.
Period of license
E.
Sales restrictions
 
 
(1)
 
(2)
Sec. 2
Sign regulations
Sec. 3
Coin-operated machine tax
 
A.
Occupation tax levied
B.
State terms and classifications applicable
C.
Serial number
D.
Assessor/collector to make periodic checks
E.
Penalty for violation
Sec. 4
Occupation tax
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
Sec. 5
Itinerant merchants
 
A.
Purpose
B.
Definitions
C.
License required
D.
Application for license
E.
License fee
F.
Bond required
G.
Applicability
H.
Interstate commerce
I.
Penalty for violation
J.
Uninvited solicitation declared as nuisance
Sec. 6
Taxicab regulations
 
A.
Definitions
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
B.
Application for permit to conduct taxicab business
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
C.
Further requisites for application for permit
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
D.
Application for permit to be acted upon by city council
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
E.
Issuance and contents of permit
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
F.
Fee imposed for permit; affidavit required as to number and description of taxicabs; application to be made afterward if additional taxicabs to be operated
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
G.
Public liability insurance
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
H.
Taxicabs to be identified
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
I.
Schedule of taxicab fares
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
J.
Taxicab shall not be overloaded
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
K.
Taxicabs must be owned by permittee
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
L.
Unlawful to operate taxicab without permit
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
M.
Unlawful use of taxicab under permit
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
N.
Ad valorem taxes
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
O.
Revocation of permit
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
P.
Permits not assignable
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
Q.
Annual inspection of taxicabs required
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
R.
Abandonment and substitution of vehicle
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
S.
Offenses and penalties
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
Sec. 7
Fair housing regulations
 
A.
Policy
B.
Definitions
C.
Discrimination in the sale or rental of housing
D.
Discrimination in the financing of housing
E.
Discrimination in the provision of brokerage services
F.
Exemptions and exclusions
G.
Fair housing administrator
H.
Complaints
I.
Investigation
J.
Unlawful intimidation
K.
Education and public information
L.
Penalty
Sec. 8
Telecommunications tax
Superseded by Ord. adopted 7/20/87
Sec. 9
Room occupancy tax
 
A.
Imposition of two-percent (2%) room occupancy tax
Amnd. by Ord. 2010-03-15-010
B.
Tax collection and reimbursement for collection expenses
Amnd. by Ord. 2010-03-15-010
C.
Use of tax revenue
Amnd. by Ord. 2010-03-15-010
D.
 
Amnd. by Ord. 2010-03-15-010
E.
 
Amnd. by Ord. 2010-03-15-010
Sec. 10
Cable television regulations general provisions
 
1
 
2
Definitions
3
Information to be provided by cable operator on monthly subscriber bills
4
Negative option billing
5
Subscriber bill itemization
6
Rates for the basic service tier
6A
“A la carte” offerings
7
Rates for equipment and installation used to receive the basic service tier
8
Cost accounting and cost allocation requirements
9
Costs of franchise requirements
10
Charges for customer changes
11
Notification of proposed rate increase
12
Initiation of review of basic cable service and equipment rates
13
City review of basic cable rates and equipment costs
14
Proprietary information
15
Burden of proof
16
Small Systems
17
Written decision
18
Reduction of rates; prescription of rates
19
Refunds
20
Severability
NIC
21
Governing law; venue
22
Compliance with Open Meetings Act
NIC
CHAPTER 5: FIRE PROTECTION
 
Sec. 1
Fire prevention code
 
A.
Adoption of fire prevention code
B.
Enforcement
C.
Definition
D.
Establishment of limits of districts in which storage of flammable liquids in outside above ground tanks, bulk storage of liquefied petroleum gases and storage of explosives and blasting agents is to be restricted
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
E.
Modifications
F.
Appeals
G.
Penalties
Sec. 2
Fire limits
 
A.
Fire limits established
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
B.
Permits and fees required
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
C.
Incombustible construction required within fire limits
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
D.
Frame buildings
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
E.
Penalties
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
Sec. 3
Office of fire marshal
 
A.
Office of fire marshal created
B.
Duties
C.
Power to summon witnesses
D.
Investigations may be private
E.
Right of entry
F.
Penalties for violations
Sec. 4
Arson reward
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
Sec. 5
Fireworks
 
A.
Definitions
B.
Fireworks - possessing, selling, etc., declared to be a nuisance and illegal
C.
Fireworks - abatement of same as nuisance
D.
Fireworks - punishment as a misdemeanor
E.
Fireworks – exceptions
Sec. 6
Trash storage and incinerator regulations
 
A.
Unlawful to accumulate or store
B.
Unlawful to burn without permit
C.
Incinerator specifications
Sec. 7
Gasoline tank regulations
 
A.
Compliance required
B.
Storage tank standards
C.
Pump requirements
D.
Interior lighting
E.
Self-closing safety containers and portable filling tanks
F.
Smoking prohibited
CHAPTER 6: HEALTH AND SANITATION
 
Sec. 1
High weeds and grass and the accumulation of rubbish and trash
 
A.
Control of weeds, brush, rubbish, junk, unsightly matter and stagnant water
 
 
(1)
 
(2)
B.
Weeds, brush, rubbish, junk, unsightly matter, or stagnant water are declared to be a nuisance and prohibited
C.
Duty to abate
D.
Notice to property owner to abate
E.
Abatement by city; lien for costs
F.
Collections and disposition of money
Sec. 2
Rodent control
 
A.
Definitions
B.
Minimum requirements for rat-stoppage
C.
Notice and/or order from health officer
D.
Owners to maintain rat-proof conditions
E.
Health officer to make inspections
F.
Health officer empowered to close buildings
G.
Health officer empowered to condemn buildings
H.
Unlawful to remove rat-proofing
I.
Applicability to repairs, remodeling, etc.
J.
Applicability to food businesses
K.
Feed to be stored properly
L.
Garbage and refuse to be stored properly
M.
Unlawful to allow food and harborage for rats
Sec. 3
Health regulations
 
A.
General regulations
B.
Pollution regulations
C.
Livestock regulations
D.
Privy regulations
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
Sec. 4
Garbage and trash regulations
 
A.
Definitions
Superseded by Ord. 2003-04-07-009
B.
Duty of persons, firms or corporations
Superseded by Ord. 2003-04-07-009
C.
Placement of garbage
Superseded by Ord. 2003-04-07-009
D.
Containers to be used
Superseded by Ord. 2003-04-07-009
E.
Collection and disposal
Superseded by Ord. 2003-04-07-009
F.
Places not included in service
Superseded by Ord. 2003-04-07-009
G.
Items not collected
Superseded by Ord. 2003-04-07-009
H.
Disposal of refuse
Superseded by Ord. 2003-04-07-009
I.
Meddling and scattering prohibited
Superseded by Ord. 2003-04-07-009
J.
Persons allowed on premises
Superseded by Ord. 2003-04-07-009
K.
Collection station property
Superseded by Ord. 2003-04-07-009
L.
Receptacles to be kept in sanitary condition
Superseded by Ord. 2003-04-07-009
M.
Collection schedule
Superseded by Ord. 2003-04-07-009
N.
Garbage declared as nuisance
Superseded by Ord. 2003-04-07-009
O.
Garbage collection rates
Superseded by Ord. 2003-04-07-009
P.
Garbage disposal rates
Superseded by Ord. 2003-04-07-009
CHAPTER 7: OFFENSES & NUISANCES
 
Sec. 1
Loitering prohibited
 
A.
 
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
B.
Definitions
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
C.
Exemptions and affirmative defenses
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
D.
Penalty
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
E.
Severability
NIC
F.
Effective date
NIC
G.
Publication required
NIC
H.
Finding that procedure for adoption complied with “open meetings act”
NIC
Sec. 2
Lottery tickets
Sec. 3
Surface toilets
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
Sec. 4
Junked motor vehicles
 
A.
Junked motor vehicles - declared a public nuisance
Amended by Ord. 2002-07-01-008
B.
Definitions
Amended by Ord. 2002-07-01-008
C.
Notice to owner - occupant to abate nuisance on occupied premises
Amended by Ord. 2002-07-01-008
D.
Notice to owner to abate public nuisance on unoccupied premises
Amended by Ord. 2002-07-01-008
E.
Preliminary trial in corporation court
Amended by Ord. 2002-07-01-008
F.
Trial in corporation court
Amended by Ord. 2002-07-01-008
G.
Removal of motor vehicle
Amended by Ord. 2002-07-01-008
H.
Removal from unoccupied premises by order of corporation court
Amended by Ord. 2002-07-01-008
I.
Evidence of abandonment
Amended by Ord. 2002-07-01-008
J.
Vehicles not to be reconstructed
Amended by Ord. 2002-07-01-008
K.
Notification to state
Amended by Ord. 2002-07-01-008
L.
Penalty
Amended by Ord. 2002-07-01-008
M.
Exceptions and exemptions not required to be negatived
Amended by Ord. 2002-07-01-008
Sec. 5
Protection of public and private properties and public safety regulations
 
A.
Public property
 
 
(1)
 
(2)
 
(3)
 
(4)
 
(5)
 
(6)
 
(7)
 
(8)
 
(9)
B.
Private property
 
 
(1)
 
(2)
 
(3)
 
(4)
C.
Public safety
 
 
(1)
 
(2)
 
(3)
 
(4)
 
(5)
 
(6)
 
(7)
 
(8)
Sec. 6
O. J. Thomas Park curfew
 
A.
Purpose
B.
Definitions
C.
Curfew imposed
D.
Presence during curfew hours declared to be a nuisance
E.
Penalty
F.
Severability
NIC
G.
Effective date
NIC
H.
Codification
NIC
Sec. 7
Posting of city owned property
 
A.
Purpose
B.
Definition
C.
Posted property
D.
Presence during posted time declared to be a nuisance
E.
Method of enforcement
F.
Glass beverage containers
G.
Penalty
H.
Severability
NIC
I.
Effective date
NIC
J.
Codification
NIC
Sec. 8
Curfew hours for minors
 
A.
Definitions in this ordinance:
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
B.
Offenses
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
C.
Defenses
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
D.
Enforcement
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
E.
Penalties
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
F.
Administrative review
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
G.
Chapter 7, sections 6 and 7 to remain in effect
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
H.
Severability
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
I.
Effective date
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
J.
Codification
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
Sec. 9
Administrative fee for the “nuisance lot” and “dangerous building” abatement
CHAPTER 8: PERSONNEL
 
Sec. 1
Establishment of city departments
 
A.
Departments established
B.
Supervision of departments
Sec. 2
City secretary to act as director of finance
Sec. 3
Registrar of births and deaths
 
A.
Office created
B.
Duties
C.
Records open to public
Sec. 4
Health authority
 
A.
Appointment
B.
Duties and powers
C.
City hospitals
Sec. 5
Police department
 
A.
Organization
B.
Appointment
C.
Certificate of appointment and oath of office
D.
Duties
E.
Authority to require aid of citizen
F.
Right of entry
G.
Disposition of arrestees
H.
Confiscation and disposition of deadly weapons
I.
Responsibilities
J.
Arrest
Sec. 6
Salaries
Sec. 7
Retirement
NIC
CHAPTER 9: TRAFFIC CODE
 
Sec. 1
Traffic and motor vehicles
 
A.
Uniform traffic code adopted
B.
Traffic control devices
C.
Obedience to traffic control devices
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
D.
Unauthorized traffic control devices
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
E.
Unlawful to deface traffic control devices
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
F.
Emergency vehicles
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
Sec. 2
Speed limits
 
A.
Generally
B.
Procedure for establishing special speed limit
C.
Slow speed
D.
Highway speed zones
Sec. 3
One-way streets designated
Sec. 4
Parking regulations
 
A.
Truck parking in residential areas prohibited
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
B.
Parking prohibited on U.S. Highway 77 and 190
C.
Parking prohibited on U.S. Highway 77 and State Highway 36
D.
Two hour parking
Sec. 5
Railway regulations
 
A.
Speed limit
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
B.
Railway company regulations
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
C.
Freeloading prohibited
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
D.
Miscellaneous regulations
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
CHAPTER 10: UTILITIES
 
Sec. 1
Waterworks system rules and regulations
Amended by Ord. 2003-04-07-009
Sec. 2
Water rates and billing policy
Amended by Ord. 2003-04-07-009
Sec. 3
Emergency situation water policy
Amended by Ord. 2003-04-07-009
Sec. 4
Sewer system rules and regulations
Amended by Ord. 2003-04-07-009
Sec. 5
Sewer rates and billing policy
Amended by Ord. 2003-04-07-009
Sec. 6
Sewer discharge regulations
Amended by Ord. 2003-04-07-009
CHAPTER 11: SUBDIVISIONS
 
Sec. 1
General provisions
Superseded by Ord. 2003-06-16-007
Sec. 2
Preliminary plat
Superseded by Ord. 2003-06-16-007
Sec. 3
Final plat
Superseded by Ord. 2003-06-16-007
Sec. 4
Penalty
Superseded by Ord. 2003-06-16-007
Sec. 5
Planning and zoning commission
Superseded by Ord. 2003-06-16-007
Sec. 6
 
Superseded by Ord. 2003-06-16-007
CHAPTER 12: ZONING
Ch. 14, exhibit A