This table shows the location or gives the disposition of the chapters, sections and subsections of the 2006 Sunnyvale Code of Ordinances within this revised code. The abbreviation “NIC” means the provision is not included in this code, though not necessarily repealed.
2006 CODE OF ORDINANCES
2021 CODE OF ORDINANCES
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
 
ARTICLE 1.100 CODE OF ORDINANCES
 
Sec. 1.101
Adoption
Sec. 1.102
Designation and citation of code
Sec. 1.103
Catchlines of articles and sections
Sec. 1.104
Definitions and rules of construction
Sec. 1.105
Severability of parts of code
Sec. 1.106
Repeal of ordinances
Sec. 1.107
Amendments or additions to code
Sec. 1.108
Supplementation of code
Sec. 1.109
General penalty for violations of code; continuing violations
ARTICLE 1.200 FORM OF GOVERNMENT
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
ARTICLE 1.300 MAYOR AND ALDERMEN
 
Sec. 1.301
Terms of mayor and aldermen
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
Sec. 1.302
Duties of mayor
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
Sec. 1.303
Duties of town council
Sec. 1.304
Meetings
Provisions regarding planning and zoning commission rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
ARTICLE 1.400 TOWN DEPOSITORY
ARTICLE 1.500 INVESTMENT OF FUNDS
 
Sec. 1.501
Investment responsibility
Approved without changes by Ord. 16-14
Sec. 1.502
Standard of care
Approved without changes by Ord. 16-14
Sec. 1.503
Investment training
Approved without changes by Ord. 16-14
Sec. 1.504
Authorized financial institutions
Approved without changes by Ord. 16-14
Sec. 1.505
Collateralization
Approved without changes by Ord. 16-14
Sec. 1.506
Reporting
Approved without changes by Ord. 16-14
Sec. 1.507
Investment policy adoption and amendment
Approved without changes by Ord. 16-14
ARTICLE 1.600 BUDGET EXPENDITURES
ARTICLE 1.700 OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
ARTICLE 1.800 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
 
Sec. 1.801
Enactment and publication of ordinances
Sec. 1.802
Public places defined
Sec. 1.803
Certification of ordinances
ARTICLE 1.900 INDEMNIFICATION OF EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS, AND FORMER OFFICERS FOR COURT COSTS, ATTORNEY FEES, AND DAMAGES
ARTICLE 1.1000 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
 
Division 1. Generally
 
Sec. 1.1001
Organization
Sec. 1.1002
Emergency management director - powers and duties
Sec. 1.1003
Emergency management plan
Sec. 1.1004
Interjurisdictional program
Sec. 1.1005
Override
Sec. 1.1006
Liability
Sec. 1.1007
Commitment of funds
Sec. 1.1008
Offenses, penalties
 
Organization for emergencies
Art. 1.02, ex. A
 
Emergency management functional responsibilities
Art. 1.02, ex. B
Division 2. National Incident Management System (NIMS)
 
Sec. 1.1031
Adopted
ARTICLE 1.1100 RECORDS MANAGEMENT
 
Sec. 1.1101
Records management policy
Sec. 1.1102
Definition of town records
Sec. 1.1103
Additional definitions
Sec. 1.1104
Town records declared public property
Sec. 1.1105
Designation of records management officer
Sec. 1.1106
Records management plan
Sec. 1.1107
Duties of records management officer
Sec. 1.1108
Duties and responsibilities of personnel
Sec. 1.1109
Records control schedules
Sec. 1.1110
Implementation of records control schedules
Sec. 1.1111
Destruction of records under schedule
Sec. 1.1112
Destruction of unscheduled records
ARTICLE 1.1200 PUBLIC GATHERINGS
 
Sec. 1.1201
Gatherings and meetings must be held in lawful buildings
Sec. 1.1202
Inspections required; fire safety standards
Sec. 1.1203
Exits
Sec. 1.1204
Seats
Sec. 1.1205
Doors
Sec. 1.1206
Notice
Sec. 1.1207
Sanitary facilities
Sec. 1.1208
Hours
ARTICLE 1.1300 CLAIMS OF PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGES AGAINST TOWN
 
Sec. 1.1301
Reporting of damage or injury
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
Sec. 1.1302
Council to consider claim before lawsuit
Sec. 1.1303
Serving of notice
Sec. 1.1304
Waiver of provisions of article prohibited
Sec. 1.1305
Written notice shall be sworn
ARTICLE 1.1400 CHARGES FOR RESEARCH, REPRODUCTION OR COPYING OF PUBLIC RECORDS
ARTICLE 1.1500 PARKS
 
Sec. 1.1501
Safety of patrons generally, limitation of activities by permit
Sec. 1.1502
Speed limit; driving upon walks
Sec. 1.1503
Injury to trees, shrubs, fences, etc.
Sec. 1.1504
Abusive, obscene, etc., language or acts
Sec. 1.1505
Dogs at large
Sec. 1.1506
Driving and parking of vehicles
Sec. 1.1507
Hours of closure for public parks
Sec. 1.1508
Sale of merchandise
Sec. 1.1509
Possession of alcoholic beverages in parks
Sec. 1.1510
Noises interfering with enjoyment of public park and recreation areas
Sec. 1.1511
Commercial fishing prohibited
Sec. 1.1512
Hunting prohibited
Sec. 1.1513
Camping prohibited
ARTICLE 1.1600 PUBLIC LIBRARY
 
Sec. 1.1601
Establishment
Sec. 1.1602
Library materials
ARTICLE 1.1700 PAYMENT OF TAXES, FINES AND FEES
 
Sec. 1.1701
Prior to acceptance of application or issuance of permits
ARTICLE 1.1800 IDENTITY THEFT PREVENTION PROGRAM
 
Sec. 1.1801
Program adoption
Sec. 1.1802
Purpose and definitions
Sec. 1.1803
Identification of red flags
Sec. 1.1804
Detecting red flags
Sec. 1.1805
Preventing and mitigating identity theft
Sec. 1.1806
Program updates
Sec. 1.1807
Program administration
ARTICLE 1.1900 SMOKING TOBACCO
 
Sec. 1.1901
Prohibited in town facilities and parks
CHAPTER 2 ANIMAL CONTROL
 
ARTICLE 2.100 GENERAL PROVISIONS
 
Sec. 2.101
Definitions
Sec. 2.102
Animal control officer - establishment of office
Sec. 2.103
Training
Sec. 2.104
Duties of animal control officer
Sec. 2.105
Interference with animal control officer
Sec. 2.106
Inspection of animals and premises
Sec. 2.107
Tampering with traps and equipment
Sec. 2.108
Authority to impound or euthanize animals
Sec. 2.109
Rabies control - vaccination required
Sec. 2.110
Certificate of vaccination
Sec. 2.111
Bites to be reported
Sec. 2.112
Treatment of an animal that has bitten a person
Sec. 2.113
Disposition of domestic animals exposed to rabies
Dltd. by Ord. 21-05
Sec. 2.114
Disposal of body
Sec. 2.115
Costs of quarantine and isolation
ARTICLE 2.200 KEEPING OF ANIMALS
 
Sec. 2.201
Standards
Sec. 2.202
Surrender of animals to town
Sec. 2.203
Disposal of dead animals by town
Sec. 2.204
Number of dogs limited
Sec. 2.205
Tethering of dogs prohibited
Sec. 2.206
Dangerous animals and wild animals prohibited without permit
Sec. 2.207
Permit issued
Sec. 2.208
Conditions of dangerous animal or wild animal permit
Sec. 2.209
Kennels regulated
Sec. 2.210
Leaving animal unattended
Sec. 2.211
Animal nuisance - noise
Sec. 2.212
Animal nuisance - odors
Sec. 2.213
Animal nuisance - feces
Sec. 2.214
Keeping of bees
Sec. 2.215
Food, water and shelter
Sec. 2.216
Abandonment prohibited
Dltd. by Ord. 21-05
Sec. 2.217
Metal jaw traps prohibited
Dltd. by Ord. 21-05
Sec. 2.218
Poisoning prohibited
Dltd. by Ord. 21-05
Sec. 2.219
Cruelty to animal penalty
Dltd. by Ord. 21-05
ARTICLE 2.300 LIVESTOCK AND FOWL
 
Sec. 2.301
Housing, stabling or pasturing of livestock or fowl
Sec. 2.302
Special permit exemption for youth programs
ARTICLE 2.400 COMPLIANCE WITH CHAPTER NOT RELIEF FROM COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER REGULATIONS
 
Sec. 2.401
Compliance required
Sec. 2.402
Nonconforming use
ARTICLE 2.500 ANIMAL SHELTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
 
Sec. 2.501
Establishment of committee
Sec. 2.502
Purpose
Sec. 2.503
Membership
Sec. 2.504
Meetings
Sec. 2.505
Voting
ARTICLE 2.600 PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS
 
Sec. 2.601
Penalties
CHAPTER 3 BUILDING REGULATIONS
 
ARTICLE 3.100 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION ADOPTED
 
Sec. 3.101
Latest edition adopted
Sec. 3.102
Contractor responsible for all testing and inspection fees and charges
Sec. 3.103
All testing and inspection reports must be submitted to town administrator
ARTICLE 3.200 CONSTRUCTION CODES
 
Sec. 3.201
International Building Code and the International Residential Code
Amnd. by Ord. 19-05
Sec. 3.202
Amendments to building and residential codes
Amnd. by Ord. 19-05
Sec. 3.203
International Mechanical Code and amendments
Amnd. by Ord. 19-05
Sec. 3.204
International Plumbing Code
Amnd. by Ord. 19-05
Sec. 3.205
Amendments to the plumbing code
Amnd. by Ord. 19-05
Sec. 3.206
International Fuel Gas Code
Amnd. by Ord. 19-05
Sec. 3.207
International Energy Conservation Code
Amnd. by Ord. 19-05
Sec. 3.208
International Property Maintenance Code
Amnd. by Ord. 19-05
Sec. 3.209
National Electrical Code
Amnd. by Ord. 19-05
Sec. 3.210
Third-party review and inspections
Amnd. by Ord. 19-05
Sec. 3.211
Administration and enforcement
Amnd. by Ord. 19-05
ARTICLE 3.300 PERMIT FEES
 
Sec. 3.301
Building permit fees
Sec. 3.302
Tennis courts
ARTICLE 3.400 MOVING BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES
 
Sec. 3.401
Permit required
Sec. 3.402
Fee
Sec. 3.403
Bond required
ARTICLE 3.500 PUBLIC WORKS IMPROVEMENTS
 
Sec. 3.501
Definitions
Sec. 3.502
Public work standards, indemnity and maintenance bond requirements
Sec. 3.503
Unlawful not to comply
Sec. 3.504
Council shall accept public works improvements
Sec. 3.505
Remedy of town for failure to comply
ARTICLE 3.600 SPECIFICATIONS FOR DRIVEWAY AND APPROACH REPLACEMENTS
ARTICLE 3.700 SUBSTANDARD AND UNSAFE BUILDINGS
 
Sec. 3.701
Definitions
Sec. 3.702
Requirements
Sec. 3.703
Standards
Sec. 3.704
Inspection
Sec. 3.705
Notice and public hearing
Sec. 3.706
Notice to mortgagee and lienholder
Sec. 3.707
Alternative action
Sec. 3.708
Action at town’s expense
Sec. 3.709
Reimbursement and lien
Sec. 3.710
Additional authority
Sec. 3.711
Other structures and alternate procedures
Sec. 3.712
Implementation
Sec. 3.713
Building secured by town
ARTICLE 3.800 CONSTRUCTION OF FENCES
 
Sec. 3.801
Building permit and fee required
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
Sec. 3.802
Protrusion onto public property
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
Sec. 3.803
Height restrictions
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
Sec. 3.804
Swimming pools
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
Sec. 3.805
Barbed wire restrictions
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
Sec. 3.806
Inspections required
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
Sec. 3.807
Traffic visibility
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
Sec. 3.808
Appeals
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
Sec. 3.809
Violation of deed restrictions
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
ARTICLE 3.900 MINI-WAREHOUSES
 
Sec. 3.901
Generally
Sec. 3.902
Definition
Sec. 3.903
Zoning; mini-offices prohibited
Sec. 3.904
Outside storage prohibited
Sec. 3.905
Parking
Sec. 3.906
Fire lanes
Sec. 3.907
Fire hydrants
Sec. 3.908
Caretaker’s quarters
Sec. 3.909
Fees
ARTICLE 3.1000 DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
 
Sec. 3.1001
Purpose
Sec. 3.1002
Installation and approval
Sec. 3.1003
Owner liability
Sec. 3.1004
Appeal to the town council
ARTICLE 3.1100 SIGN REGULATIONS
 
Sec. 3.1101
Generally
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
Sec. 3.1102
Definitions
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
Sec. 3.1103
General conditions
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
Sec. 3.1104
Signs not regulated
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
Sec. 3.1105
Nonconforming signs
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
Sec. 3.1106
All new signs to conform
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
Sec. 3.1107
Freestanding major freeway signs
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
Sec. 3.1108
Freestanding signs in local retail, general business, highway commercial, and industrial zones
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
Sec. 3.1109
Freestanding signs in residential and agricultural zones
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
Sec. 3.1110
Construction signs in nonresidential zones
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
Sec. 3.1111
Construction signs in residential zones
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
Sec. 3.1112
Residential real estate signs
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
Sec. 3.1113
Nonresidential real estate signs
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
Sec. 3.1114
Attached signs
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
Sec. 3.1115
Temporary promotional signs
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
Sec. 3.1116
Property or address identification signs
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
ARTICLE 3.1200 FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION REGULATIONS
 
Sec. 3.1201
Statutory authorization
Sec. 3.1202
Findings of fact
Sec. 3.1203
Statement of purpose
Sec. 3.1204
Methods of reducing flood losses
Sec. 3.1205
Definitions
Sec. 3.1206
Lands to which this article applies
Sec. 3.1207
Basis for establishing the areas of special flood hazard
Sec. 3.1208
Establishment of development permit
Sec. 3.1209
Compliance
Sec. 3.1210
Abrogation and greater restrictions
Sec. 3.1211
Interpretation
Sec. 3.1212
Warning and disclaimer or liability
Sec. 3.1213
Designation of the floodplain administrator
Sec. 3.1214
Duties and responsibilities of the floodplain administrator
Sec. 3.1215
Permit procedures
Sec. 3.1216
Variance procedures
Sec. 3.1217
General standards for flood hazard reduction
Sec. 3.1218
Specific standards for flood hazard reduction
Sec. 3.1219
Standards for subdivision proposals
Sec. 3.1220
Standards for areas of shallow flooding (AO/AH zones)
Sec. 3.1221
Floodways
Sec. 3.1222
Penalties for noncompliance
Sec. 3.1223
Severability
NIC
ARTICLE 3.1300 SPECIFICATIONS FOR STREET WIDTHS
 
Sec. 3.1301
Street and thoroughfare geometric standards
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
Sec. 3.1302
Applicability
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
Sec. 3.1303
Penalties
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
ARTICLE 3.1400 SINGLE-FAMILY RENTAL PROPERTIES
 
Sec. 3.1401
Definitions
Sec. 3.1402
General provisions
Sec. 3.1403
Registration requirements
Sec. 3.1404
Change in tenancy
Sec. 3.1405
Inspection required
Sec. 3.1406
Certificate issued
Sec. 3.1407
Penalty
CHAPTER 4 BUSINESS REGULATIONS
 
ARTICLE 4.100 SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES
 
Sec. 4.101
Purpose and intent
Sec. 4.102
Definitions
Sec. 4.103
Classification of sexually oriented businesses
Sec. 4.104
License required
Sec. 4.105
Issuance of license
Sec. 4.106
Fee
Sec. 4.107
Inspection
Sec. 4.108
Expiration of license
Sec. 4.109
Suspension
Sec. 4.110
Revocation
Sec. 4.111
Appeal
Sec. 4.112
Transfer of license
Sec. 4.113
Location of sexually oriented businesses
Sec. 4.114
Exemption from location restrictions
Sec. 4.115
Additional regulations for nude model studios
Sec. 4.116
Additional regulations for adult theaters and adult motion picture theaters
Sec. 4.117
Additional regulations for adult motels
Sec. 4.118
Regulations pertaining to exhibition of sexually explicit films or videos
Sec. 4.119
Display of sexually explicit material to minors
Sec. 4.120
Enforcement
Sec. 4.121
Injunction
ARTICLE 4.200 PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS
 
Sec. 4.201
Permit required
Sec. 4.202
Investigation required prior to issuance of permit
Sec. 4.203
Fee for investigation
Sec. 4.204
Information required for permit
Sec. 4.205
Falsification on application grounds for revocation
Sec. 4.206
Roadside stands prohibited
ARTICLE 4.300 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
 
Sec. 4.301
Definitions
Amnd. by Ord. 18-11
Sec. 4.302
Permit required
Amnd. by Ord. 18-11
Sec. 4.303
Hours of sale of alcoholic beverages
Amnd. by Ord. 18-11
Sec. 4.304
Consumption of alcoholic beverage and possession of an open container near public or private schools; exception
Amnd. by Ord. 18-11
Sec. 4.305
Penalty
Amnd. by Ord. 18-11
ARTICLE 4.400 FILM PRODUCTION GUIDELINES
 
Sec. 4.401
Purpose and intent
Sec. 4.402
Town control/town manager authority
Sec. 4.403
Permit requirements
Sec. 4.404
Fees
Sec. 4.405
Use of town equipment and personnel
Sec. 4.406
Use of town property
Sec. 4.407
Special equipment and vehicles
Sec. 4.408
Hours of filming
Sec. 4.409
Notification of neighbors
Sec. 4.410
Certificate of insurance
Sec. 4.411
Damage to public or private property
Sec. 4.412
Hold harmless agreement
CHAPTER 5 FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION
 
ARTICLE 5.100 FIRE PREVENTION CODE
 
Sec. 5.101
Adoption
Amnd. by Ord. 19-06
Sec. 5.102
Duties of fire prevention division
Amnd. by Ord. 19-06
Sec. 5.103
Amendments
Amnd. by Ord. 19-06
Sec. 5.104
Fine schedule
Amnd. by Ord. 19-06
ARTICLE 5.200 SUNNYVALE VOLUNTEER FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT
 
Sec. 5.201
Creation of volunteer fire and rescue department
Sec. 5.202
Fire chief
Sec. 5.203
Assistant fire chiefs
Sec. 5.204
Other officers
Sec. 5.205
Duties of the fire chief
Sec. 5.206
Membership
Sec. 5.207
Equipment
Sec. 5.208
General regulations
Sec. 5.209
Enforcement
ARTICLE 5.300 FIREWORKS
 
Sec. 5.301
Definition
Sec. 5.302
Manufacture, sale and discharge of fireworks
Sec. 5.303
Bond for fireworks display required
Sec. 5.304
Disposal of unfired fireworks
Sec. 5.305
Exceptions
Sec. 5.306
Seizure of fireworks
ARTICLE 5.400 ARSON REWARD
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
ARTICLE 5.500 OPERATION OF AMBULANCE SERVICE BY TOWN
 
Sec. 5.501
Under supervision of fire chief
Sec. 5.502
Charges for service
Sec. 5.503
Failure to pay for service
Sec. 5.504
Notice of indebtedness
Sec. 5.505
Restrictions on use
Sec. 5.506
Penalty for violations
CHAPTER 6 HEALTH AND SANITATION
 
ARTICLE 6.100 LITTERING
Sec. 7.05.001
ARTICLE 6.200 WEEDS, GRASS AND BRUSH
 
Sec. 6.201
Maintenance on private property
Sec. 6.202
Maintenance adjacent to private property
Sec. 6.203
Maintenance along primary entry corridors
Sec. 6.204
Stagnant water, rubbish, trash, carrion or other impure or unwholesome matter
Sec. 6.205
Maintenance violation notice
Sec. 6.206
Town may do work and bill property owner
Sec. 6.207
Areas to which article is applicable
Sec. 6.208
Penalties
ARTICLE 6.300 FOOD SERVICE SANITATION
 
Sec. 6.301
State rules on food service sanitation adopted
Sec. 6.302
Regulatory authority
Sec. 6.303
General provisions
Sec. 6.304
Issuance of permit, license, or certificate
Sec. 6.305
Suspension of permit, license, or certificate
Sec. 6.306
Revocation of permit, license, or certificate
Sec. 6.307
Service of notice
Sec. 6.308
Hearings
Sec. 6.309
Application after revocation
Sec. 6.310
Inspection frequency
Sec. 6.311
Actions of inspector
Sec. 6.312
Report of inspections
Sec. 6.313
Correction of violations
Sec. 6.314
Inspection report form
Sec. 6.315
Examination and condemnation of food
Sec. 6.316
Review of plans
Sec. 6.317
Procedure when infection is suspected
Sec. 6.318
Registered food service managers required
ARTICLE 6.400 GARBAGE AND WASTE
 
Sec. 6.401
Definitions
Sec. 6.402
Use of service and payment of fee required
Sec. 6.403
Garbage collection fees
Sec. 6.404
Businesses (commercial and/or industrial) container required; specifications
Sec. 6.405
Residential container required; specifications
Sec. 6.406
Brush disposal
Sec. 6.407
Waste from building operations
Sec. 6.408
Accumulations of waste prohibited
Sec. 6.409
Disposition of certain waste
Sec. 6.410
Tampering, meddling with garbage prohibited
Sec. 6.411
Location of containers
Sec. 6.412
License of drivers
Sec. 6.413
Vehicles hauling garbage
Sec. 6.414
Garbage collection by authorized person only
Sec. 6.415
Penalty for violation
CHAPTER 7 MUNICIPAL COURT
 
ARTICLE 7.100 GENERAL PROVISIONS
 
Sec. 7.101
Creation of municipal court
Sec. 7.102
Appointment of municipal court judge
Sec. 7.103
Time and place for holding court
Sec. 7.104
Disposition of monies collected
Sec. 7.105
Jurisdiction of municipal court
Sec. 7.106
Collection of fines
Sec. 7.107
Warrant fees
Sec. 7.108
Service fee for defensive driving course
Sec. 7.109
Service fee for dismissal of expired license, registration or inspection sticker citation
Sec. 7.110
Collection fees
ARTICLE 7.200 BUILDING SECURITY FUND
 
Sec. 7.201
Fund created
Sec. 7.202
Fee assessed
Sec. 7.203
Fund purposes
ARTICLE 7.300 TECHNOLOGY FUND
 
Sec. 7.301
Establishment of municipal court technology fund
Sec. 7.302
Establishment of amount of the fee and assessment and collection
Sec. 7.303
Designated use of the fund and administration
CHAPTER 8 OFFENSES AND NUISANCES
 
ARTICLE 8.100 DISCHARGING FIREARMS
ARTICLE 8.200 JUNKED VEHICLES
 
Sec. 8.201
Definitions
Sec. 8.202
Authority to take custody of abandoned motor vehicles
Sec. 8.203
Disposition and auction of abandoned motor vehicles
Sec. 8.204
Junked vehicles declared a public nuisance
Sec. 8.205
Offense
Sec. 8.206
Authority to abate junked vehicles
Sec. 8.207
Notice
Sec. 8.208
Hearing
Sec. 8.209
Abatement of nuisance
Sec. 8.210
Exemption from article
Sec. 8.211
Disposal of junked vehicles
Sec. 8.212
Effect of article on other procedures
ARTICLE 8.300 NOISE NUISANCES
 
Sec. 8.301
Intent
Sec. 8.302
Definitions
Sec. 8.303
Noise measurement generally
Sec. 8.304
Limitations on environmental sound levels
Sec. 8.305
Specific noises prohibited
Sec. 8.306
Construction work
Amnd. by Ord. 17-08
Sec. 8.307
Special provisions (exemptions)
Sec. 8.308
Enforcement responsibility
Sec. 8.309
Inspection authority
ARTICLE 8.400 TRESPASSING
 
Sec. 8.401
Trespasses prohibited
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
Sec. 8.402
Specifically enumerated trespasses
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
ARTICLE 8.500 WRONGFUL USE OF 9-1-1 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE SYSTEM
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
ARTICLE 8.600 LIABILITY OF PARENT FOR CONDUCT OF CHILD
ARTICLE 8.700 JUVENILE CURFEW
 
Sec. 8.701
Definitions
Rpld. by Ord. 2023-08
Sec. 8.702
Offenses
Rpld. by Ord. 2023-08
Sec. 8.703
Defenses
Rpld. by Ord. 2023-08
Sec. 8.704
Enforcement procedure
Rpld. by Ord. 2023-08
Sec. 8.705
Penalties
Rpld. by Ord. 2023-08
Sec. 8.706
Expiration
Rpld. by Ord. 2023-08
ARTICLE 8.800 SEX OFFENDERS’ RESIDENCY
 
Sec. 8.801
Definitions
Sec. 8.802
Offenses
Sec. 8.803
Evidentiary matters; measurements
Sec. 8.804
Culpable mental state not required
Sec. 8.805
Affirmative defenses
ARTICLE 8.900 YARD/GARAGE SALES
 
Sec. 8.901
Definitions
Sec. 8.902
Permit required
Sec. 8.903
Limitations
Sec. 8.904
Sale not to create nuisance
Sec. 8.905
Exceptions
Sec. 8.906
Penalty
ARTICLE 8.1000 TOBACCO AND RELATED NICOTINE PRODUCTS
 
Division 1. Generally
 
Division 2. Smoking in Public Places
 
Sec. 8.1031
Definitions
Sec. 8.1032
Application of article to town-owned facilities
Sec. 8.1033
Enclosed public places
Sec. 8.1034
Places of employment
Sec. 8.1035
Enclosed residential facilities
Sec. 8.1036
Outdoor areas
Sec. 8.1037
Where smoking not regulated
Sec. 8.1038
Sale or distribution of tobacco products to a minor prohibited; proof of age required
Sec. 8.1039
Possession, purchase, consumption, or receipt of tobacco products by a minor prohibited
Sec. 8.1040
Vendor assisted sales required; self-service merchandising prohibited
Sec. 8.1041
Declaration of establishment as nonsmoking
Sec. 8.1042
Posting of signs
Sec. 8.1043
Nonretaliation; nonwaiver of rights
Sec. 8.1044
Enforcement
Sec. 8.1045
Violations and penalties
Sec. 8.1046
Public education
Sec. 8.1047
Other applicable laws
Sec. 8.1048
Liberal construction
Sec. 8.1049
NIC
 
ARTICLE 8.11 MAINTAINING A PREMISES FOR CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS BY MINORS
 
Sec. 8.1101
Definitions
Sec. 8.1102
Offense
Sec. 8.1103
Presumption and defenses
Sec. 8.1104
Penalty
CHAPTER 9 PERSONNEL
 
ARTICLE 9.100 TOWN ADMINISTRATOR
 
Sec. 9.101
Creation of office
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
Sec. 9.102
Appointment and tenure
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
Sec. 9.103
Removal of town administrator
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
Sec. 9.104
Powers and duties of town administrator
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
Sec. 9.105
Town council to deal with town administrator
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
Sec. 9.106
Emergencies
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
Sec. 9.107
Compensation
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
Sec. 9.108
Temporary absence or disability
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
Sec. 9.109
Assistant town administrator
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
ARTICLE 9.200 TOWN SECRETARY
 
Sec. 9.201
Creation of office; duties
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
Sec. 9.202
Compensation
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
Sec. 9.203
Assistant town secretary
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
ARTICLE 9.300 TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR AND TREASURER
 
Sec. 9.301
Creation of office of tax assessor-collector
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
Sec. 9.302
Creation of office of town treasurer
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
Sec. 9.303
Authority to appoint deputy
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
Sec. 9.304
Assistant town treasurer
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
ARTICLE 9.400 PEACE OFFICERS
ARTICLE 9.500 PARTICIPATION IN TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM
 
Sec. 9.501
Town to participate in Texas Municipal Retirement System
NIC
Sec. 9.502
Participation by employee mandatory
NIC
Sec. 9.503
Contributions established
NIC
Sec. 9.504
Prior service credit
NIC
Sec. 9.505
Town contributions
NIC
Sec. 9.506
Town secretary to remit contributions
NIC
Sec. 9.507
Participation in the supplemental death benefits funds of the Texas Municipal Retirement System
NIC
Sec. 9.508
Authorization of updated service credits, 1991
NIC
Sec. 9.509
Authorization of increase in retirement annuities, 1991
NIC
Sec. 9.510
Additional rights, credits and benefits, 1987
NIC
Sec. 9.511
Authorization of updated service credits, 1999
NIC
Sec. 9.512
Authorization of increase in retirement annuities, 1999
NIC
Sec. 9.513
Dates of allowances and increases
NIC
Sec. 9.514
Authorization of updated service credits, 2003
NIC
Sec. 9.515
Additional rights, credits and benefits, 2003
NIC
Sec. 9.516
Credits for military service
NIC
ARTICLE 9.600 PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
 
Sec. 9.601
Creation of parks and recreation department
Sec. 9.602
Duties of department
ARTICLE 9.700 LIBRARY BOARD
 
Sec. 9.701
Purpose
Sec. 9.702
Composition of library board
Sec. 9.703
Library board membership
Sec. 9.704
Library board officers
Sec. 9.705
Dismissal and replacement of board members
Sec. 9.706
Duties of the library board
Sec. 9.707
Duties of the librarian
Sec. 9.708
Affiliations
ARTICLE 9.800 CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS
CHAPTER 10 SUBDIVISION REGULATION
 
ARTICLE 10.100 GENERAL PROVISIONS
 
Sec. 10.101
Title
Rpld. by Ord. 17-09
Sec. 10.102
Purpose
Rpld. by Ord. 17-09
Sec. 10.103
Authority
Rpld. by Ord. 17-09
Sec. 10.104
Jurisdiction
Rpld. by Ord. 17-09
Sec. 10.105
Interpretation, conflict, separability and vested rights
Rpld. by Ord. 17-09
Sec. 10.106
Amendment to subdivision and property development regulations
Rpld. by Ord. 17-09
Sec. 10.107
Effect on pending plats
Rpld. by Ord. 17-09
Sec. 10.108
Enforcement
Rpld. by Ord. 17-09
Sec. 10.109
Filing fees
Rpld. by Ord. 17-09
Sec. 10.110
Incorporation of design manuals
Rpld. by Ord. 17-09
ARTICLE 10.200 DEFINITIONS
 
Sec. 10.201
Usage
Rpld. by Ord. 17-09
Sec. 10.202
Words and terms defined
Rpld. by Ord. 17-09
ARTICLE 10.300 PLATTING PROCEDURE
 
Sec. 10.301
Coordination of zoning and platting applications
Rpld. by Ord. 17-09
Sec. 10.302
Statutory procedure
Rpld. by Ord. 17-09
Sec. 10.303
Master plats
Rpld. by Ord. 17-09
Sec. 10.304
Remainder tracts
Rpld. by Ord. 17-09
Sec. 10.305
Pre-platting conference
Rpld. by Ord. 17-09
Sec. 10.306
Procedure for preliminary subdivision plat approval
Rpld. by Ord. 17-09
Sec. 10.307
Procedure for final subdivision plat approval
Rpld. by Ord. 17-09
Sec. 10.308
Procedures for preliminary development plat approval
Rpld. by Ord. 17-09
Sec. 10.309
Procedure for final development plat approval
Rpld. by Ord. 17-09
Sec. 10.310
Petition for hardship exception
Rpld. by Ord. 17-09
Sec. 10.311
Petition for relief
Rpld. by Ord. 17-09
Sec. 10.312
Amended plats, replats, resubdivision and vacation of plats
Rpld. by Ord. 17-09
Sec. 10.313
Engineering/construction inspection fees
Rpld. by Ord. 17-09
Sec. 10.314
Complete application review (plats)
Rpld. by Ord. 17-09
ARTICLE 10.400 ASSURANCE FOR COMPLETION AND MAINTENANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS
 
Sec. 10.401
Required improvements and public improvement agreement
Rpld. by Ord. 17-09
Sec. 10.402
Construction procedures
Rpld. by Ord. 17-09
Sec. 10.403
Inspection of public improvements
Rpld. by Ord. 17-09
Sec. 10.404
Maintenance of improvements
Rpld. by Ord. 17-09
Sec. 10.405
Issuance of building permits and certificates of occupancy
Rpld. by Ord. 17-09
ARTICLE 10.500 REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT AND DESIGN
 
Sec. 10.501
General requirements
Rpld. by Ord. 17-09
Sec. 10.502
Lot design and improvement standards
Rpld. by Ord. 17-09
Sec. 10.503
Nonresidential plats
Rpld. by Ord. 17-09
Sec. 10.504
Sidewalks, bikeways, alleys and landscaping
Rpld. by Ord. 17-09
Sec. 10.505
Fire lanes and fire department access
Rpld. by Ord. 17-09
Sec. 10.506
Water facilities standards
Rpld. by Ord. 17-09
Sec. 10.507
Sanitary sewer facilities standards
Rpld. by Ord. 17-09
Sec. 10.508
Roadway facilities standards
Rpld. by Ord. 17-09
Sec. 10.509
Drainage facilities standards
Rpld. by Ord. 17-09
Sec. 10.510
Utility standards
Rpld. by Ord. 17-09
Sec. 10.511
Public lands requirements
Rpld. by Ord. 17-09
Sec. 10.512
Underground utilities
Rpld. by Ord. 17-09
Sec. 10.513
Provision of amenities
Rpld. by Ord. 17-09
Sec. 10.514
Protection of drainage and creek areas
Rpld. by Ord. 17-09
ARTICLE 10.600 PARTICIPATION POLICIES AND ESCROW POLICIES
 
Sec. 10.601
General standards
Rpld. by Ord. 17-09
Sec. 10.602
Facilities eligible for town participation
Rpld. by Ord. 17-09
Sec. 10.603
Limitation and exceptions
Rpld. by Ord. 17-09
Sec. 10.604
Procedures for town participation
Rpld. by Ord. 17-09
Sec. 10.605
Escrow policies and procedures
Rpld. by Ord. 17-09
ARTICLE 10.700 STREET CUT AND USES OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
 
Sec. 10.701
Definitions
Rpld. by Ord. 17-09
Sec. 10.702
Director’s authority; enforcement; offenses
Rpld. by Ord. 17-09
Sec. 10.703
Registration; other requirements
Rpld. by Ord. 17-09
Sec. 10.704
Plans of record
Rpld. by Ord. 17-09
Sec. 10.705
Permit required - Exceptions; conditions; denial and revocation
Rpld. by Ord. 17-09
Sec. 10.706
Insurance and indemnity requirements
Rpld. by Ord. 17-09
Sec. 10.707
Maintenance bond; letter of credit; escrow fund
Rpld. by Ord. 17-09
Sec. 10.708
Miscellaneous requirements for street excavation and installations and trench safety
Rpld. by Ord. 17-09
Sec. 10.709
Restoration requirements
Rpld. by Ord. 17-09
Sec. 10.710
Clearance for street paving and storm drainage projects
Rpld. by Ord. 17-09
Sec. 10.711
Conformance with public improvements
Rpld. by Ord. 17-09
Sec. 10.712
Improperly constructed facilities
Rpld. by Ord. 17-09
Sec. 10.713
Emergency repairs
Rpld. by Ord. 17-09
Sec. 10.714
Driveways not to be within three feet of poles, etc.
Rpld. by Ord. 17-09
Sec. 10.715
Removal of poles, etc., to permit construction of driveways-Required
Rpld. by Ord. 17-09
Sec. 10.716
Same-Plans to be approved by director
Rpld. by Ord. 17-09
Sec. 10.717
Same-Allocation of costs for relocation
Rpld. by Ord. 17-09
Sec. 10.718
Permit for driveway to be issued after poles, etc., removed
Rpld. by Ord. 17-09
Sec. 10.719
Appeals
Rpld. by Ord. 17-09
Sec. 10.720
Fee where poles, etc., to be relocated
Rpld. by Ord. 17-09
CHAPTER 11 TAXATION
 
ARTICLE 11.100 AD VALOREM (PROPERTY) TAXES
 
Sec. 11.101
Tax due date
Sec. 11.102
Collection of delinquent taxes
Sec. 11.103
Elderly homestead tax exemption
Sec. 11.104
Disabled veterans exemption
Sec. 11.105
Exempting travel trailers from ad valorem taxation
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
Sec. 11.106
Participation in county appraisal district
Sec. 11.107
Limitation on ad valorem taxes imposed against residence homestead of person 65 years of age or older
Sec. 11.108
Exemption for disabled person
Sec. 11.109
Limitation on ad valorem taxes imposed against residence homestead of disabled person
Sec. 11.110
Taxation of goods in transit
ARTICLE 11.200 TAX ABATEMENT POLICY
 
Sec. 11.201
General objectives
Sec. 11.202
Guidelines and criteria governing tax abatement agreements
Sec. 11.203
Objective and subjective criteria for each applicant
Sec. 11.204
Objective criteria
ARTICLE 11.300 LOCAL SALES AND USE TAX
 
Sec. 11.301
Local sales and use tax levied
NIC
Sec. 11.302
Local sales and use tax retained on residential gas and electricity
Sec. 11.303
Adoption of 4A and 4B sales tax
NIC
Sec. 11.304
Taxation of telecommunication services
CHAPTER 12 TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES
 
ARTICLE 12.100 TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
 
Sec. 12.101
Duty to obey traffic control devices
Sec. 12.102
Emergency vehicles exempt from traffic regulations under emergency
Sec. 12.103
Unauthorized traffic control devices
Sec. 12.104
Unlawful to tamper with traffic control devices
Sec. 12.105
Designated employees to erect traffic control devices
Sec. 12.106
Stop signals, signal lights and other traffic control signs
ARTICLE 12.200 STOP INTERSECTIONS ESTABLISHED
ARTICLE 12.300 SPEED LIMITS
 
Sec. 12.301
Speed limits established
 
 
(a)—(c) Speed limits
NIC
 
(d) Subdivision speed limits
 
(e) Maximum width of commercial vehicles
 
(f) Penalty
ARTICLE 12.400 TRAIN REGULATIONS
ARTICLE 12.500 STOPPING, STANDING, AND PARKING
 
Sec. 12.501
Truck parking
Sec. 12.502
Residential parking
Sec. 12.503
Parking for disabled persons
ARTICLE 12.600 TRUCK ROUTES
 
Sec. 12.601
Definitions
Sec. 12.602
Local destination required
Sec. 12.603
Commercial vehicles restricted to truck routes
Sec. 12.604
Exceptions
Sec. 12.605
Truck routes designated
Sec. 12.606
Trucks prohibited in public parks
ARTICLE 12.700 WEIGHT AND LOAD LIMITS
 
Sec. 12.701
Weight limits on certain roadways
Sec. 12.702
Permits for overweight or oversize commercial vehicles
ARTICLE 12.800 PASSING SCHOOL BUSES
ARTICLE 12.900 CLOSING PUBLIC ROADS AND HIGHWAYS DUE TO FLOODING
 
Sec. 12.901
Definitions
Sec. 12.902
Disregarding or tampering with barricades and/or warning signs
ARTICLE 12.1000 DESIGNATION OF ONE-WAY STREETS
ARTICLE 12.1100 GENERAL PENALTY FOR TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS
ARTICLE 12.1200 OPERATION AND LANDING OF HELICOPTERS
 
Sec. 12.1201
Definitions
Sec. 12.1202
Restrictions on operation
Sec. 12.1203
Standards controlling granting of temporary landing permit
Sec. 12.1204
Fence required around landing area
Sec. 12.1205
Penalty for violation of article
ARTICLE 12.1300 ELECTRONIC MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING
 
Sec. 12.1301
Application
Sec. 12.1302
Violations
Sec. 12.1303
Penalty
CHAPTER 13 UTILITIES
 
ARTICLE 13.100 GENERALLY
 
Sec. 13.101
Creation of municipal utility district
Sec. 13.102
Connection to utilities mandatory
ARTICLE 13.200 REGULATIONS GOVERNING WATER WORKS OPERATION
 
Sec. 13.201
Definitions
Sec. 13.202
Rates; disconnection fees; deposits
Sec. 13.203
Joint users; moving to different locations
Sec. 13.204
Determination of size and the type of water meter and number of minimum rates
Sec. 13.205
Water meters required: when furnished and maintained by consumers; selection of location
Sec. 13.206
Water services to premises outside town limits
Sec. 13.207
Meters to be read monthly; estimated charge when meters cannot be read
Sec. 13.208
Application for water required; contents of application
Sec. 13.209
Residence or place of business for which application accepted deemed bona fide one of applicant
Sec. 13.210
Omission of proper information from application
Sec. 13.211
False statement in application
Sec. 13.212
Water used in construction charged to contractor
Sec. 13.213
Permission of consumer to be secured before using water; notice to town; use before filing of application for service
Sec. 13.214
Necessity for notice to discontinue service
Sec. 13.215
Application for water when moving into premises; notice of removal
Sec. 13.216
Owners of property to give notice of vacancy
Sec. 13.217
Refusal of service for delinquency
Sec. 13.218
Unlawful use of water; prima facie evidence
Sec. 13.219
Use of water without application or permit
Sec. 13.220
New service not be installed until application is made
Sec. 13.221
Service connections
Sec. 13.222
Sprinkler or fire service
Sec. 13.223
Private water mains or systems
Sec. 13.224
Control of meters and waterworks equipment
Sec. 13.225
Using or furnishing water without permission
Sec. 13.226
Bypass between meter and main
Sec. 13.227
Obstructing or injuring fixtures or supplies
Sec. 13.228
Communicating electricity to pipes
Sec. 13.229
Repairing and testing of meters
Sec. 13.230
Use of water from fire hydrants
Sec. 13.231
Cross-connections
Sec. 13.232
Work to be done by plumbers; duties; unauthorized changes or connections
Sec. 13.233
General provisions and regulations
ARTICLE 13.300 WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEM EXTENSIONS
 
Division 1. General Provisions
 
Sec. 13.301
Definitions
Sec. 13.302
Method of enforcing payment
Sec. 13.303
Application to existing mains predating article
Division 2. Water and Wastewater Main Extensions
 
Sec. 13.311
Basic policy
Sec. 13.312
Extension of water and wastewater mains by developers
Sec. 13.313
Extension of mains by town
Sec. 13.314
Participation and reimbursement by town in the cost of oversize water and wastewater mains
Division 3. Pro Rata Fees
 
Sec. 13.321
Pro rata fees to be established
Sec. 13.322
Procedure for establishing pro rata fees
Sec. 13.323
Payment of pro rata fees
Sec. 13.324
Pro rata fee account
Sec. 13.325
Reimbursement for water and wastewater main extensions
Sec. 13.326
Town collection fee
ARTICLE 13.400 SENIOR CITIZEN CREDIT
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
ARTICLE 13.500 TAP FEES FOR USE OF BARNES BRIDGE ROAD SANITARY SEWER TRUNK LINE
 
Sec. 13.501
Establishment of fees
Sec. 13.502
Collection of fee
Sec. 13.503
Plat identifying; properties subject to tap fee
Sec. 13.504
Unlawful connection
ARTICLE 13.600 RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR CONNECTION TO NORTH MESQUITE SANITARY SEWER TRUNK LINE
 
Sec. 13.601
Governing authority
Sec. 13.602
Free service prohibited
Sec. 13.603
Application for service
Sec. 13.604
Service contract
Sec. 13.605
Deposits
Sec. 13.606
Pro-rata charges for new lines constructed
Sec. 13.607
Pro-rata charges for existing lines
Sec. 13.608
Maintenance
Sec. 13.609
Discontinuation of service
Sec. 13.610
Service rates; flow measuring devices
Sec. 13.611
Service bills due date
Sec. 13.612
Failure to pay service bill
Sec. 13.613
Town’s liability
Sec. 13.614
Right to shut-off water
Sec. 13.615
Permit required for alterations
Sec. 13.616
Multi-users
ARTICLE 13.700 RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR CONNECTION TO CITY OF GARLAND’S DUCK CREEK WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT
 
Sec. 13.701
Governing authority
Sec. 13.702
Free service prohibited
Sec. 13.703
Application for service
Sec. 13.704
Service contract
Sec. 13.705
Deposits
Sec. 13.706
Tap fees
Sec. 13.707
Discontinuation of service
Sec. 13.708
Service rates
Sec. 13.709
Service bills
Sec. 13.710
Failure to pay service bill
Sec. 13.711
Town’s liability
Sec. 13.712
Right to shut off water
Sec. 13.713
Permit required for alterations
Sec. 13.714
Multi-users
ARTICLE 13.800 INTEREST CHARGES ON DELINQUENT FEES
ARTICLE 13.900 WATER CONSERVATION AND DROUGHT MANAGEMENT PLAN
 
Sec. 13.901
Scope
Superseded by Ord. 2022-34
Sec. 13.902
Declaration of policy
Superseded by Ord. 2022-34
Sec. 13.903
Authorization
Superseded by Ord. 2022-34
Sec. 13.904
Application
Superseded by Ord. 2022-34
Sec. 13.905
Water conservation stages
Superseded by Ord. 2022-34
Sec. 13.906
Mandatory conservation stage implementation
Superseded by Ord. 2022-34
Sec. 13.907
Procedures for granting variances to the plan
Superseded by Ord. 2022-34
Sec. 13.908
Procedures for enforcing mandatory water use restrictions
Superseded by Ord. 2022-34
Sec. 13.909
Penalty
Superseded by Ord. 2022-34
ARTICLE 13.1000 SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL
 
Division 1. General Provisions
 
Sec. 13.1001
Sanitary sewer system generally
Sec. 13.1002
Sewerage tax-Business establishments
Sec. 13.1003
Same-Dwelling; “unit” defined
Sec. 13.1004
Sewer rates or charges
Sec. 13.1005
Injuring sewers or depositing certain materials in sewer system prohibited
Sec. 13.1006
Authority to stop injurious discharge from private sewers
Sec. 13.1007
Private drains, etc., to comply with article prior to connection with sewer system
Sec. 13.1008
Connecting cesspools, etc., with sewers prohibited
Sec. 13.1009
Trenching requirements for house sewers— Generally
Sec. 13.1010
Same—Lights and barriers to be maintained
Sec. 13.1011
Same—Backfilling
Sec. 13.1012
Cellar drainage
Sec. 13.1013
Water closets—To be constructed where property line extends to within one hundred feet of town sewer
Sec. 13.1014
Dry closets or privy vaults prohibited within one hundred feet of a sanitary sewer
Division 2. Industrial Wastes
 
Sec. 13.1021
Definitions
Sec. 13.1022
Prohibited discharges
Sec. 13.1023
Hazardous metals and chemical or toxic substances
Sec. 13.1024
Garbage
Sec. 13.1025
Discharges requiring traps
Sec. 13.1026
Compliance with other authorities
Sec. 13.1027
Industrial user wastewater discharge permit requirements
Sec. 13.1028
Baseline monitoring report
Sec. 13.1029
Compliance schedule for meeting categorical pretreatment standards
Sec. 13.1030
Ninety-day compliance report
Sec. 13.1031
Periodic reports on continued compliance
Sec. 13.1032
Reporting requirements for significant noncategorical industrial users
Sec. 13.1033
Permit application
Sec. 13.1034
Permit conditions
Sec. 13.1035
Signatory requirements for industrial user reports
Sec. 13.1036
Permit issuance process
Sec. 13.1037
General reporting and recordkeeping requirements
Sec. 13.1038
Procedures for abatement of violations
Sec. 13.1039
Environmental appeals committee
Sec. 13.1040
Determining the character and concentration of wastewater
Sec. 13.1041
Sampling and analyses fees
Sec. 13.1042
Industrial wastewater surcharge
Sec. 13.1043
Inspection and sampling
Sec. 13.1044
Control manhole
Sec. 13.1045
Pretreatment required
Sec. 13.1046
Notice of significant noncompliance
Sec. 13.1047
Falsifying information
Sec. 13.1048
Bypass
Sec. 13.1049
Slug control plan
Sec. 13.1050
Notice of potential problems, including slug loading
Sec. 13.1051
Upsets
Sec. 13.1052
Notification of discharge of hazardous wastes
Sec. 13.1053
Confidential information
Sec. 13.1054
Miscellaneous offenses relating to sewer system
Sec. 13.1055
Dangerous discharges
Sec. 13.1056
Penalties
ARTICLE 13.1100 IMPACT FEES
 
Division 1. General Provisions
 
Sec. 13.1101
Purpose and policy
Sec. 13.1102
Definitions
Sec. 13.1103
Advisory committee
Sec. 13.1104
Periodic updates required
Sec. 13.1105
Impact fee required; exceptions
Sec. 13.1106
Assessment of impact fees
Sec. 13.1107
Collection of impact fees
Sec. 13.1108
Impact fees per service unit
Sec. 13.1109
Service unit determination
Sec. 13.1110
Calculation of impact fees
Sec. 13.1111
Credits
Sec. 13.1112
Expenditure and accounting for fees and interest
Sec. 13.1113
Refunds
Sec. 13.1114
Appeals
Sec. 13.1115
Relief procedures
Sec. 13.1116
Contract for capital improvements
Sec. 13.1117
Use of other financing mechanisms
Sec. 13.1118
Impact fee as additional and supplemental regulation
Division 2. Water Facilities Impact Fees
 
Sec. 13.1121
Service area for water facilities
Sec. 13.1122
Impact fee capital improvements plan for water facilities
Sec. 13.1123
Impact fees for water facilities
Division 3. Impact Fees for Wastewater Facilities
 
Sec. 13.1126
Service area for wastewater facilities
Sec. 13.1127
Impact fee capital improvements plan for wastewater facilities
Sec. 13.1128
Impact fees for wastewater facilities
Division 4. Impact Fees for Roadway Facilities
 
Sec. 13.1129
Service area for roadway facilities
Sec. 13.1130
Impact fee capital improvements plan for roadway facilities
Sec. 13.1131
Impact fees for roadway facilities
Sec. 13.1132
Schedule and exhibits
ARTICLE 13.1200 ILLICIT DISCHARGE AND CONNECTION TO THE STORMWATER SYSTEM
 
Sec. 13.1201
Purpose/intent
Sec. 13.1202
Definitions
Sec. 13.1203
Applicability
Sec. 13.1204
Responsibility for administration
Sec. 13.1205
Ultimate responsibility
Sec. 13.1206
Discharge prohibitions
Sec. 13.1207
Prohibition of illicit connections
Sec. 13.1208
Suspension of MS4 access
Sec. 13.1209
Industrial or construction activity discharges
Sec. 13.1210
Monitoring of discharges
Sec. 13.1211
Requirement to prevent, control, and reduce stormwater pollutants by the use of best management practices
Sec. 13.1212
Watercourse protection
Sec. 13.1213
Notification of spills
Sec. 13.1214
Enforcement; notice of violation
Sec. 13.1215
Appeal of notice of violation
Sec. 13.1216
Enforcement measures after appeal
Sec. 13.1217
Cost of abatement of the violation
Sec. 13.1218
Injunctive relief
Sec. 13.1219
Compensatory action
Sec. 13.1220
Violations deemed a public nuisance
Sec. 13.1221
Criminal prosecution
Sec. 13.1222
Remedies not exclusive
ARTICLE 13.1300 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL
 
Sec. 13.1301
Introduction/purpose
Sec. 13.1302
Definitions
Sec. 13.1303
Permits
Sec. 13.1304
Grading plan
Sec. 13.1305
Erosion and sediment control plan
Sec. 13.1306
Stormwater pollution prevention plan
Sec. 13.1307
Design and construction requirements
Sec. 13.1308
Review and approval
Sec. 13.1309
Inspection
Sec. 13.1310
Enforcement
ARTICLE 13.1400 CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL
 
Sec. 13.1401
Purpose
Sec. 13.1402
Definitions
Sec. 13.1403
Backflow prevention assembly requirements
Sec. 13.1404
Fire protection systems
Sec. 13.1405
Fire hydrant protection
Sec. 13.1406
Mobile units
Sec. 13.1407
Plumbing code
Sec. 13.1408
Thermal expansion
Sec. 13.1409
Pressure loss
Sec. 13.1410
Compliance for landscape irrigation systems
Sec. 13.1411
Rainwater harvesting
Sec. 13.1412
Residential service connections
Sec. 13.1413
Interconnections
Sec. 13.1414
Multiple connections
Sec. 13.1415
Customer service inspection
Sec. 13.1416
Certification of customer service inspectors
Sec. 13.1417
Certification of backflow prevention assembly testers
Sec. 13.1418
Licensed backflow prevention assembly tester responsibilities
Sec. 13.1419
Fees
Sec. 13.1420
Testing of assemblies
Sec. 13.1421
Maintenance of assemblies
Sec. 13.1422
Installation guidelines and requirements for backflow prevention assemblies
Sec. 13.1423
Right-of-way encroachment
Sec. 13.1424
Emergency suspension of utility service
Sec. 13.1425
Nonemergency termination of water supply
Sec. 13.1426
Access to premises
Sec. 13.1427
Enforcement
CHAPTER 14 ZONING
 
ARTICLE 14.100 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
 
Sec. 14.101
Membership
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
Sec. 14.102
Attendance at meetings
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
Sec. 14.103
Membership prohibited while serving on school board
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
Sec. 14.104
Joint sessions
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
ARTICLE 14.200 FEES FOR ZONING REQUESTS AND APPLICATIONS
ARTICLE 14.300 NOTIFICATION OF PROPERTY OWNERS OF PROPOSED CHANGES
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
ARTICLE 14.400 SPECIAL USE PERMITS
 
Sec. 14.401
Duration of permit
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
Sec. 14.402
Fees
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
Sec. 14.403
Renewal of permits
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
ARTICLE 14.500 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
ARTICLE 14.600 ZONING ORDINANCE
 
APPENDIX A FEE SCHEDULE
 
ARTICLE 1.000 GENERAL FEES
 
Sec. 1.100
Schedule of charges for copying public records
Amnd. by Ord. 19-13
Sec. 1.200
Copies not specified
Amnd. by Ord. 19-13
Sec. 1.300
Ambulance fees
Amnd. by Ord. 19-13
ARTICLE 2.000 ANIMAL RELATED FEES
 
Sec. 2.100
Registration of dangerous dogs
Amnd. by Ord. 19-13
Sec. 2.200
Animal impoundment fees
Amnd. by Ord. 19-13
ARTICLE 3.000 BUILDING RELATED FEES
 
Division 1. General Fees
 
Sec. 3.100
Building permit fee schedule
Amnd. by Ord. 19-13
Sec. 3.200
Contractor registration
Amnd. by Ord. 19-13
Sec. 3.300
Tennis courts
Amnd. by Ord. 19-13
Sec. 3.400
Curb cutting and driveway approaches
Amnd. by Ord. 19-13
Sec. 3.500
Moving buildings or structures
Amnd. by Ord. 19-13
Sec. 3.600
Fence construction permit fee
Amnd. by Ord. 19-13
Sec. 3.700
Fees for construction of mini-warehouses
Amnd. by Ord. 19-13
Division 2. Sign Fees
 
Sec. 3.1100
Freestanding major freeway signs
Amnd. by Ord. 19-13
Sec. 3.1200
Freestanding signs in local retail, general business, highway commercial, and industrial zones
Amnd. by Ord. 19-13
Sec. 3.1300
Freestanding signs in residential and agricultural zones
Amnd. by Ord. 19-13
Sec. 3.1400
Construction signs in nonresidential zones
Amnd. by Ord. 19-13
Sec. 3.1500
Construction signs in residential zones
Amnd. by Ord. 19-13
Sec. 3.1600
Political signs in residential zones
Amnd. by Ord. 19-13
Sec. 3.1700
Political signs in nonresidential zones
Amnd. by Ord. 19-13
Sec. 3.1800
Residential real estate signs
Amnd. by Ord. 19-13
Sec. 3.1900
Nonresidential real estate signs
Amnd. by Ord. 19-13
Sec. 3.2000
Attached signs
Amnd. by Ord. 19-13
Sec. 3.2100
Temporary promotional signs
Amnd. by Ord. 19-13
Sec. 3.2200
Property or address identification signs
Amnd. by Ord. 19-13
ARTICLE 4.000 BUSINESS RELATED FEES
 
Sec. 4.100
Fee for sexually oriented businesses
Amnd. by Ord. 19-13
Sec. 4.200
Fee for peddlers and solicitors permit
Amnd. by Ord. 19-13
Sec. 4.300
Permit fee for food service establishment
Amnd. by Ord. 19-13
Sec. 4.400
Fees for film production
 
ARTICLE 5.000 MUNICIPAL COURT FEES
 
Sec. 5.100
Fees for issuance and service of warrant of arrest
Sec. 5.200
Service fee for defensive driving course
Sec. 5.300
Service fee for dismissal of expired license, registration or inspection sticker citation
Sec. 5.400
Service fee for dismissal of traffic offense or “failure to maintain financial responsibility”
Sec. 5.450
Fines for moving violations
Sec. 5.500
Municipal court technology fee
Sec. 5.600
Municipal court building security fee
ARTICLE 6.000 SUBDIVISIONS; FILING FEES
Amnd. by Ord. 19-13
ARTICLE 7.000 TRAFFIC RELATED FEES
ARTICLE 8.000 UTILITY RELATED FEES
 
Division 1. Water and Sewer
 
Sec. 8.100
Water rates; reconnection fees; deposits
 
 
(a) Premises connected with water system
Amnd. by Ord. 18-27
 
(b) Reconnection fees
Amnd. by Ord. 19-13
 
(c) Water and sewer deposits
Amnd. by Ord. 19-13
 
(d) Water irrigation rates
Amnd. by Ord. 18-28
Sec. 8.200
Water tap fees
Amnd. by Ord. 19-13
Sec. 8.300
Water line extensions, including materials and labor
 
Sec. 8.400
Other meter related fees
Amnd. by Ord. 19-13
Sec. 8.500
Water turn on/off fees
Amnd. by Ord. 19-13
Sec. 8.600
Other general service fees
Amnd. by Ord. 19-13
Sec. 8.700
Wastewater rates
Amnd. by Ord. 18-27
Division 2. Impact Fees
 
Sec. 8.1100
Schedule 1
Sec. 8.1200
Schedule 2
Sec. 8.1300
Table 20
Art. A9.000, editor’s note
Sec. 8.1400
Table 34
Art. A9.000, editor’s note
Division 3. Garbage and Waste Fees
 
Sec. 8.1900
Garbage collection fee
Amnd. by Ord. 17-06
Sec. 8.2000
Solid waste service permit fee
Amnd. by Ord. 19-13
Division 4. Cross-Connection Control and Backflow Prevention Fees
 
Sec. 8.3100
Schedule 1 - Town’s testing fee
Amnd. by Ord. 19-13
Sec. 8.3200
Schedule 2 - Licensed backflow prevention assembly tester registration fee
Amnd. by Ord. 19-13
Sec. 8.3300
Annual device registration fee
Amnd. by Ord. 19-13
Sec. 8.3400
Deposit fee for fire hydrant water meter with backflow prevention device
Amnd. by Ord. 19-13
ARTICLE 9.00 RESERVED