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City of Glenn Heights, TX
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2023-10-17
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Code of Ordinances
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Chapter 3 Building Regulations
Home Rule Charter
Ch CHA
Home Rule Charter
Code of Ordinances
Ch 1
General Provisions
Ch 2
Animal Control
Ch 3
Building Regulations
Ch 3 Art 01
GENERAL PROVISIONS (RESERVED)
Ch 3 Art 02
BUILDING INSPECTOR
§ 3.02.001
Created.
§ 3.02.002
Appointment.
§ 3.02.003
Duties.
§ 3.02.004
Liability.
§ 3.02.005
Compensation.
Ch 3 Art 03
CONSTRUCTION CODE FEES AND APPEALS
§ 3.03.001
Fees.
§ 3.03.002
Appeals.
Ch 3 Art 04
BUILDING CODES
§ 3.04.001
International Building Code and International Residential Code adopted.
§ 3.04.002
Amendments.
§ 3.04.003
Conditions to issuance of permit; compliance with ordinances.
§ 3.04.004
Removal of buildings in violation.
§ 3.04.005
Penalty.
Ch 3 Art 05
PLUMBING CODE
§ 3.05.001
International Plumbing Code adopted.
§ 3.05.002
Amendments to International Plumbing Code.
§ 3.05.003
Penalty.
Ch 3 Art 06
ELECTRICAL CODE
§ 3.06.001
National Electrical Code adopted.
§ 3.06.002
Conflict.
§ 3.06.003
Scope.
§ 3.06.004
Liability of city.
§ 3.06.005
Electrical inspector.
§ 3.06.006
Electrical permits.
§ 3.06.007
Registration of electricians.
§ 3.06.008
Amendments.
§ 3.06.009
Knob-and-tube wiring.
§ 3.06.010
Electric power companies not to connect until authorized.
§ 3.06.011
When wires may be ordered disconnected.
§ 3.06.012
Places where EMT required.
§ 3.06.013
Penalty.
Ch 3 Art 07
MECHANICAL CODE
§ 3.07.001
International Mechanical Code adopted.
§ 3.07.002
Amendments.
§ 3.07.003
Penalty.
Ch 3 Art 08
MISCELLANEOUS CODES
§ 3.08.001
Miscellaneous codes.
Ch 3 Art 09
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKS
§ 3.09.001
Zoning.
§ 3.09.002
Definitions.
§ 3.09.003
Permit required.
§ 3.09.004
Permit fee required.
§ 3.09.005
Permit application.
§ 3.09.006
Records to be kept; inspection.
§ 3.09.007
Register of occupants.
§ 3.09.008
Minimum site requirements.
§ 3.09.009
Utilities.
§ 3.09.010
Responsibilities of recreational vehicle park operator or owner.
§ 3.09.011
Responsibilities of recreational vehicle park occupants.
§ 3.09.012
Playground space.
§ 3.09.013
Scope of article.
Ch 3 Art 10
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES AND HUD-CODE MANUFACTURED HOMES OUTSIDE HUD-CODE MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS OR RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKS
§ 3.10.001
Definitions.
§ 3.10.002
Unlawful acts; temporary use permit required.
§ 3.10.003
Exceptions.
§ 3.10.004
Temporary use permit application, issuance and duration.
§ 3.10.005
Denial/revocation of temporary use permit.
§ 3.10.006
Penalty.
Ch 3 Art 11
MOVING OR DISMANTLING BUILDINGS WITHIN THE CITY
§ 3.11.001
Applicability.
§ 3.11.002
Permit fees.
§ 3.11.003
Bond required.
§ 3.11.004
Route to be disclosed.
§ 3.11.005
Construction codes applicable.
§ 3.11.006
Damages.
§ 3.11.007
Zoning ordinance not affected.
Ch 3 Art 12
FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION REGULATIONS
§ 3.12.001
Findings and purpose.
§ 3.12.002
Definitions.
§ 3.12.003
Lands to which this article applies.
§ 3.12.004
Basis for establishing the areas of special flood hazard.
§ 3.12.005
Establishment of development permit.
§ 3.12.006
Compliance.
§ 3.12.007
Abrogation and greater restrictions.
§ 3.12.008
Interpretation.
§ 3.12.009
Warning and disclaimer of liability.
§ 3.12.010
Designation of the floodplain administrator.
§ 3.12.011
Duties and responsibilities of the floodplain administrator.
§ 3.12.012
Permit procedures.
§ 3.12.013
Variance procedures.
§ 3.12.014
General standards for flood hazard reduction.
§ 3.12.015
Specific standards for flood hazard reduction.
§ 3.12.016
Standards for subdivision proposals.
§ 3.12.017
Flood hazard reduction standards for areas of shallow flooding (AO/AH zones).
§ 3.12.018
Floodways.
§ 3.12.019
Penalties for noncompliance.
Ch 3 Art 13
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AND SUBSTANDARD BUILDING CODE
§ 3.13.001
Title and scope.
§ 3.13.002
International Property Maintenance Code.
§ 3.13.003
Building and standards commission created.
§ 3.13.004
Powers and duties of building and standards commission.
§ 3.13.005
Failure to comply with commission order.
§ 3.13.006
Enforcement.
§ 3.13.007
Notice; hearings; urban nuisance; repair, demolition, receivership and civil penalties.
§ 3.13.008
Vacation of structure.
§ 3.13.009
Closure of structure.
§ 3.13.010
Minimum standards.
§ 3.13.011
Permits and inspections.
§ 3.13.012
Authority to secure unoccupied or unsecured buildings and structures.
§ 3.13.013
Review.
§ 3.13.014
Disclaimer of liability.
Ch 3 Art 14
SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE
§ 3.14.001
International Swimming Pool and Spa Code adopted.
§ 3.14.002
Amendments to International Swimming Pool and Spa Code.
Ch 3 Art 15
SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL
§ 3.15.001
Finding of fact.
§ 3.15.002
Statement of purpose.
§ 3.15.003
Scope of authority.
§ 3.15.004
Related ordinances.
§ 3.15.005
Lands to which this article applies.
§ 3.15.006
Offense of failing to prevent a public erosion nuisance.
§ 3.15.007
Notice provisions.
§ 3.15.008
Variances.
§ 3.15.009
Abatement by city.
§ 3.15.010
Duties of city manager.
§ 3.15.011
Responsibilities of owners.
§ 3.15.012
Standard for new subdivisions.
§ 3.15.013
Erosion and sedimentation control plan.
§ 3.15.014
Methods of reducing erosion and sedimentation.
§ 3.15.015
Effect of approval.
§ 3.15.016
Warning and disclaimer of liability.
§ 3.15.017
Surety for permanent erosion controls in new subdivisions.
§ 3.15.018
Stop-work orders.
§ 3.15.019
Penalty.
Ch 3 Art 16
FENCE CONSTRUCTION
§ 3.16.001
Permit required.
§ 3.16.002
Permit application; fee.
§ 3.16.003
Location and height restrictions.
§ 3.16.004
Materials.
Ch 3 Art 17
STREET, ALLEY, THOROUGHFARE AND RIGHT-OF-WAY CUTTING
§ 3.17.001
Definitions.
§ 3.17.002
Permit required.
§ 3.17.003
Work required.
§ 3.17.004
Application for permit.
§ 3.17.005
Special requirements.
§ 3.17.006
Fee schedule.
§ 3.17.007
Bond required.
Ch 3 Art 18
GREEN BUILDING PROGRAM
§ 3.18.001
Established.
§ 3.18.002
Energy efficiency.
§ 3.18.003
Water conservation.
§ 3.18.004
Indoor air quality.
§ 3.18.005
Waste recycling.
Ch 3 Art 19
RIGHT-OF-WAY MANAGEMENT
§ 3.19.001
Purpose.
§ 3.19.002
Authority; scope.
§ 3.19.003
Definitions.
§ 3.19.004
Municipal authorization required.
§ 3.19.005
Administration and enforcement.
§ 3.19.006
Construction obligations.
§ 3.19.007
Conditions of public rights-of-way occupancy.
§ 3.19.008
Insurance requirements.
§ 3.19.009
Indemnity.
§ 3.19.010
Governing law.
§ 3.19.011
Unauthorized use of public rights-of-way; penalty.
§ 3.19.012
Construction permit application.
Ch 3 Art 20
RENTAL REGISTRATION PROGRAM
§ 3.20.001
General.
§ 3.20.002
Definitions.
§ 3.20.003
Building official, power and duties.
§ 3.20.004
Registration required.
§ 3.20.005
Change of ownership registration.
§ 3.20.006
Inspection required upon change in occupancy.
§ 3.20.007
Single, two-family dwellings and manufactured home inspections.
§ 3.20.008
Multifamily inspections.
§ 3.20.009
Penalty.
§ 3.20.010
Enforcement.
Ch 4
Business Regulations
Ch 5
Fire Prevention and Protection
Ch 6
Health and Sanitation
Ch 7
Municipal Court
Ch 8
Offenses and Nuisances
Ch 9
Personnel
Ch 10
Subdivision Regulation
Ch 11
Taxation
Ch 12
Traffic and Vehicles
Ch 13
Utilities
Ch 14
Zoning
Ch 14A
Zoning Ordinance
Ch 15
Development Regulations
Appendix
Apx A
Fee Schedule
Apx B
Code Comparative Table
Apx C
Ordinance Disposition Table
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Chapter 3
Building Regulations
ARTICLE 3.01
GENERAL PROVISIONS (RESERVED)
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ARTICLE 3.02
BUILDING INSPECTOR
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§ 3.02.001
Created.
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§ 3.02.002
Appointment.
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§ 3.02.003
Duties.
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§ 3.02.004
Liability.
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§ 3.02.005
Compensation.
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ARTICLE 3.03
CONSTRUCTION CODE FEES AND APPEALS
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§ 3.03.001
Fees.
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§ 3.03.002
Appeals.
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ARTICLE 3.04
BUILDING CODES
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§ 3.04.001
International Building Code and International Residential Code adopted.
chevron_right
§ 3.04.002
Amendments.
chevron_right
§ 3.04.003
Conditions to issuance of permit; compliance with ordinances.
chevron_right
§ 3.04.004
Removal of buildings in violation.
chevron_right
§ 3.04.005
Penalty.
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ARTICLE 3.05
PLUMBING CODE
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§ 3.05.001
International Plumbing Code adopted.
chevron_right
§ 3.05.002
Amendments to International Plumbing Code.
chevron_right
§ 3.05.003
Penalty.
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ARTICLE 3.06
ELECTRICAL CODE
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§ 3.06.001
National Electrical Code adopted.
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§ 3.06.002
Conflict.
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§ 3.06.003
Scope.
chevron_right
§ 3.06.004
Liability of city.
chevron_right
§ 3.06.005
Electrical inspector.
chevron_right
§ 3.06.006
Electrical permits.
chevron_right
§ 3.06.007
Registration of electricians.
chevron_right
§ 3.06.008
Amendments.
chevron_right
§ 3.06.009
Knob-and-tube wiring.
chevron_right
§ 3.06.010
Electric power companies not to connect until authorized.
chevron_right
§ 3.06.011
When wires may be ordered disconnected.
chevron_right
§ 3.06.012
Places where EMT required.
chevron_right
§ 3.06.013
Penalty.
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ARTICLE 3.07
MECHANICAL CODE
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§ 3.07.001
International Mechanical Code adopted.
chevron_right
§ 3.07.002
Amendments.
chevron_right
§ 3.07.003
Penalty.
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ARTICLE 3.08
MISCELLANEOUS CODES
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§ 3.08.001
Miscellaneous codes.
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ARTICLE 3.09
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKS
chevron_right
§ 3.09.001
Zoning.
chevron_right
§ 3.09.002
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 3.09.003
Permit required.
chevron_right
§ 3.09.004
Permit fee required.
chevron_right
§ 3.09.005
Permit application.
chevron_right
§ 3.09.006
Records to be kept; inspection.
chevron_right
§ 3.09.007
Register of occupants.
chevron_right
§ 3.09.008
Minimum site requirements.
chevron_right
§ 3.09.009
Utilities.
chevron_right
§ 3.09.010
Responsibilities of recreational vehicle park operator or owner.
chevron_right
§ 3.09.011
Responsibilities of recreational vehicle park occupants.
chevron_right
§ 3.09.012
Playground space.
chevron_right
§ 3.09.013
Scope of article.
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ARTICLE 3.10
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES AND HUD-CODE MANUFACTURED HOMES OUTSIDE HUD-CODE MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS OR RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKS
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§ 3.10.001
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 3.10.002
Unlawful acts; temporary use permit required.
chevron_right
§ 3.10.003
Exceptions.
chevron_right
§ 3.10.004
Temporary use permit application, issuance and duration.
chevron_right
§ 3.10.005
Denial/revocation of temporary use permit.
chevron_right
§ 3.10.006
Penalty.
chevron_right
ARTICLE 3.11
MOVING OR DISMANTLING BUILDINGS WITHIN THE CITY
chevron_right
§ 3.11.001
Applicability.
chevron_right
§ 3.11.002
Permit fees.
chevron_right
§ 3.11.003
Bond required.
chevron_right
§ 3.11.004
Route to be disclosed.
chevron_right
§ 3.11.005
Construction codes applicable.
chevron_right
§ 3.11.006
Damages.
chevron_right
§ 3.11.007
Zoning ordinance not affected.
chevron_right
ARTICLE 3.12
FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION REGULATIONS
chevron_right
§ 3.12.001
Findings and purpose.
chevron_right
§ 3.12.002
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 3.12.003
Lands to which this article applies.
chevron_right
§ 3.12.004
Basis for establishing the areas of special flood hazard.
chevron_right
§ 3.12.005
Establishment of development permit.
chevron_right
§ 3.12.006
Compliance.
chevron_right
§ 3.12.007
Abrogation and greater restrictions.
chevron_right
§ 3.12.008
Interpretation.
chevron_right
§ 3.12.009
Warning and disclaimer of liability.
chevron_right
§ 3.12.010
Designation of the floodplain administrator.
chevron_right
§ 3.12.011
Duties and responsibilities of the floodplain administrator.
chevron_right
§ 3.12.012
Permit procedures.
chevron_right
§ 3.12.013
Variance procedures.
chevron_right
§ 3.12.014
General standards for flood hazard reduction.
chevron_right
§ 3.12.015
Specific standards for flood hazard reduction.
chevron_right
§ 3.12.016
Standards for subdivision proposals.
chevron_right
§ 3.12.017
Flood hazard reduction standards for areas of shallow flooding (AO/AH zones).
chevron_right
§ 3.12.018
Floodways.
chevron_right
§ 3.12.019
Penalties for noncompliance.
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ARTICLE 3.13
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AND SUBSTANDARD BUILDING CODE
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§ 3.13.001
Title and scope.
chevron_right
§ 3.13.002
International Property Maintenance Code.
chevron_right
§ 3.13.003
Building and standards commission created.
chevron_right
§ 3.13.004
Powers and duties of building and standards commission.
chevron_right
§ 3.13.005
Failure to comply with commission order.
chevron_right
§ 3.13.006
Enforcement.
chevron_right
§ 3.13.007
Notice; hearings; urban nuisance; repair, demolition, receivership and civil penalties.
chevron_right
§ 3.13.008
Vacation of structure.
chevron_right
§ 3.13.009
Closure of structure.
chevron_right
§ 3.13.010
Minimum standards.
chevron_right
§ 3.13.011
Permits and inspections.
chevron_right
§ 3.13.012
Authority to secure unoccupied or unsecured buildings and structures.
chevron_right
§ 3.13.013
Review.
chevron_right
§ 3.13.014
Disclaimer of liability.
chevron_right
ARTICLE 3.14
SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE
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§ 3.14.001
International Swimming Pool and Spa Code adopted.
chevron_right
§ 3.14.002
Amendments to International Swimming Pool and Spa Code.
chevron_right
ARTICLE 3.15
SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL
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§ 3.15.001
Finding of fact.
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§ 3.15.002
Statement of purpose.
chevron_right
§ 3.15.003
Scope of authority.
chevron_right
§ 3.15.004
Related ordinances.
chevron_right
§ 3.15.005
Lands to which this article applies.
chevron_right
§ 3.15.006
Offense of failing to prevent a public erosion nuisance.
chevron_right
§ 3.15.007
Notice provisions.
chevron_right
§ 3.15.008
Variances.
chevron_right
§ 3.15.009
Abatement by city.
chevron_right
§ 3.15.010
Duties of city manager.
chevron_right
§ 3.15.011
Responsibilities of owners.
chevron_right
§ 3.15.012
Standard for new subdivisions.
chevron_right
§ 3.15.013
Erosion and sedimentation control plan.
chevron_right
§ 3.15.014
Methods of reducing erosion and sedimentation.
chevron_right
§ 3.15.015
Effect of approval.
chevron_right
§ 3.15.016
Warning and disclaimer of liability.
chevron_right
§ 3.15.017
Surety for permanent erosion controls in new subdivisions.
chevron_right
§ 3.15.018
Stop-work orders.
chevron_right
§ 3.15.019
Penalty.
chevron_right
ARTICLE 3.16
FENCE CONSTRUCTION
chevron_right
§ 3.16.001
Permit required.
chevron_right
§ 3.16.002
Permit application; fee.
chevron_right
§ 3.16.003
Location and height restrictions.
chevron_right
§ 3.16.004
Materials.
chevron_right
ARTICLE 3.17
STREET, ALLEY, THOROUGHFARE AND RIGHT-OF-WAY CUTTING
chevron_right
§ 3.17.001
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 3.17.002
Permit required.
chevron_right
§ 3.17.003
Work required.
chevron_right
§ 3.17.004
Application for permit.
chevron_right
§ 3.17.005
Special requirements.
chevron_right
§ 3.17.006
Fee schedule.
chevron_right
§ 3.17.007
Bond required.
chevron_right
ARTICLE 3.18
GREEN BUILDING PROGRAM
chevron_right
§ 3.18.001
Established.
chevron_right
§ 3.18.002
Energy efficiency.
chevron_right
§ 3.18.003
Water conservation.
chevron_right
§ 3.18.004
Indoor air quality.
chevron_right
§ 3.18.005
Waste recycling.
chevron_right
ARTICLE 3.19
RIGHT-OF-WAY MANAGEMENT
chevron_right
§ 3.19.001
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 3.19.002
Authority; scope.
chevron_right
§ 3.19.003
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 3.19.004
Municipal authorization required.
chevron_right
§ 3.19.005
Administration and enforcement.
chevron_right
§ 3.19.006
Construction obligations.
chevron_right
§ 3.19.007
Conditions of public rights-of-way occupancy.
chevron_right
§ 3.19.008
Insurance requirements.
chevron_right
§ 3.19.009
Indemnity.
chevron_right
§ 3.19.010
Governing law.
chevron_right
§ 3.19.011
Unauthorized use of public rights-of-way; penalty.
chevron_right
§ 3.19.012
Construction permit application.
chevron_right
ARTICLE 3.20
RENTAL REGISTRATION PROGRAM
chevron_right
§ 3.20.001
General.
chevron_right
§ 3.20.002
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 3.20.003
Building official, power and duties.
chevron_right
§ 3.20.004
Registration required.
chevron_right
§ 3.20.005
Change of ownership registration.
chevron_right
§ 3.20.006
Inspection required upon change in occupancy.
chevron_right
§ 3.20.007
Single, two-family dwellings and manufactured home inspections.
chevron_right
§ 3.20.008
Multifamily inspections.
chevron_right
§ 3.20.009
Penalty.
chevron_right
§ 3.20.010
Enforcement.
chevron_right