This table shows the location or gives the disposition of the chapters, sections and subsections of the 2004 Bartonville Code of Ordinances within this revised code. The abbreviation “NIC” means the provision is not included in this code, though not necessarily repealed.
2004 CODE OF ORDINANCES
2015 CODE OF ORDINANCES
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
 
Article 1.100 Code of Ordinances
 
Sec. 1.101
Adoption
§ 1.01.001
Sec. 1.102
Designation and citation of code
§ 1.01.002
Sec. 1.103
Catchlines of articles and sections
§ 1.01.003
Sec. 1.104
Definitions and rules of construction
§ 1.01.004
Sec. 1.105
Severability of parts of code
§ 1.01.005
Sec. 1.106
Repeal of ordinances
§ 1.01.006
Sec. 1.107
Amendments or additions to code
§ 1.01.007
Sec. 1.108
Supplementation of code
§ 1.01.008
Sec. 1.109
General penalty for violations of code; continuing violations
§ 1.01.009
Article 1.200 Form of Government
§ 1.02.001
Article 1.300 Emergency Management
 
Sec. 1.301
Organization
§ 1.05.001
Sec. 1.302
Emergency management director - powers and duties
§ 1.05.002
Sec. 1.303
Emergency management plan
§ 1.05.003
Sec. 1.304
Interjurisdictional program
§ 1.05.004
Sec. 1.305
Override
§ 1.05.005
Sec. 1.306
Liability
§ 1.05.006
Sec. 1.307
Commitment of funds
§ 1.05.007
Sec. 1.308
Offenses; penalties
§ 1.05.008
Sec. 1.309
Limitations
§ 1.05.009
Article 1.400 Notice of Claims
 
Sec. 1.401
General provisions
§ 1.02.031
Sec. 1.402
Exceptions to notice requirements
§ 1.02.032
Article 1.500 Records Management Program
 
Sec. 1.501
Adoption
§ 1.06.001
Sec. 1.502
Definitions
§ 1.06.002
Sec. 1.503
Town records declared public property
§ 1.06.003
Sec. 1.504
Policy
§ 1.06.004
Sec. 1.505
Designation of records management officer
§ 1.06.005
Sec. 1.506
Records management plan to be developed; approval of plan; authority of plan
§ 1.06.006
Sec. 1.507
Purpose of records management program
§ 1.06.007
Sec. 1.508
Duties of records management officer
§ 1.06.008
Sec. 1.509
Duties and responsibilities of custodians
§ 1.06.009
Sec. 1.510
Duties and responsibilities of town council
§ 1.06.010
Sec. 1.511
Records control schedules to be developed; approval; filing with state
§ 1.06.011
Sec. 1.512
Implementation of records control schedules; destruction of records under schedule
§ 1.06.012
Sec. 1.513
Destruction of unscheduled records
§ 1.06.013
Sec. 1.514
Electronic storage of records
§ 1.06.014
Sec. 1.515
Records control schedule ratified
§ 1.06.015
Sec. 1.516
Penalty
§ 1.06.016
Article 1.600 Town Council Meeting Rules of Procedure
 
Sec. 1.601
Authority
§ 1.03.031
Sec. 1.602
General rules
§ 1.03.032
Sec. 1.603
Code of conduct
§ 1.03.033
Sec. 1.604
Types of meetings
§ 1.03.034
Sec. 1.605
Presiding officer and duties
§ 1.03.035
Sec. 1.606
Order of business
§ 1.03.036
Sec. 1.607
Consideration of ordinances, resolutions, and motion
§ 1.03.037
Sec. 1.608
Creation of committees, boards and commissions
§ 1.03.038
Sec. 1.609
Rules suspension or amendment
§ 1.03.039
Article 1.700 Election of Officers
 
Sec. 1.701
Election of officers by place
§ 1.03.071
Sec. 1.702
Assignment of place numbers
§ 1.03.072
Sec. 1.703
Specific place on the council
§ 1.03.073
Sec. 1.704
Ballots
§ 1.03.074
CHAPTER 2 ANIMAL CONTROL
 
Article 2.100 General Provisions
 
Sec. 2.101
Definitions
§ 2.01.001
Sec. 2.102
Animal nuisance
§ 2.01.005
Sec. 2.103
Animal abandonment prohibited
§ 2.01.006
Sec. 2.104
Animal care generally
§ 2.01.007
Sec. 2.105
Keeping of hogs or swine
§ 2.05.002
Sec. 2.106
Disposal of deceased animals
§ 2.01.008
Sec. 2.107
Dog fighting, training
§ 2.01.009
Sec. 2.108
Appointment of animal control officer
§ 2.01.004
Article 2.200 Rabies Control
§ 2.02.001
Article 2.300 Dangerous Dogs
 
Sec. 2.301
Requirements of owner of dangerous dog
§ 2.03.001
Sec. 2.302
Determination that dog is dangerous
§ 2.03.002
Sec. 2.303
Complaint about dangerous dog
§ 2.03.003
Sec. 2.304
Hearing
§ 2.03.004
Sec. 2.305
Registration
§ 2.03.005
Sec. 2.306
Attack by a dangerous dog
§ 2.03.006
Sec. 2.307
Violations
§ 2.03.007
Sec. 2.308
Defenses
§ 2.03.008
Article 2.400 Livestock Running at Large Prohibited
§ 2.05.001
Article 2.500 Dangerous Wild Animal Regulations
 
Sec. 2.501
Dangerous wild animals prohibited
§ 2.04.001
Sec. 2.502
Exceptions
§ 2.04.002
Article 2.600 Penalty and Enforcement
 
Sec. 2.601
Penalty
§ 2.01.002
Sec. 2.602
Enforcement
§ 2.01.003
CHAPTER 3 BUILDING REGULATIONS
 
Article 3.100 Building Code
 
Sec. 3.101
Title
§ 3.02.001
Sec. 3.102
Copies of model construction codes
§ 3.02.004
Sec. 3.103
Adoption of 2003 International Building Code
§ 3.02.041
Sec. 3.104
Adoption of 2003 International Residential Code
§ 3.02.071
Sec. 3.105
Adoption of 2003 International Mechanical Code
§ 3.02.101
Sec. 3.106
Adoption of 2003 International Plumbing Code
§ 3.02.131
Sec. 3.107
Adoption of 2003 International Fire Code
§ 3.02.161
Sec. 3.108
Adoption of 2000 International Fuel Gas Code
§ 3.02.191
Sec. 3.109
Adoption of 2003 International Energy Conservation Code
§ 3.02.221
Sec. 3.110
Adoption of 2005 National Electrical Code
§ 3.02.251
Sec. 3.111
Building official
§ 3.02.005
Sec. 3.112
Building permits
 
 
(a) Application for building permit
§ 3.02.006(a)
 
(b) Issuance of building permits
§ 3.02.006(b)
 
(c) Permit expiration
§ 3.02.006(c)
 
(d) Permit suspension
§ 3.02.006(d)
 
(e) Contractor registration
§ 3.02.007
Sec. 3.113
Fees
§ 3.02.008
Sec. 3.114
Certificate of occupancy
§ 3.02.009
Sec. 3.115
Definition
§ 3.02.002
Sec. 3.116
Penalty
§ 3.02.003
Article 3.200 Housing Code
 
Sec. 3.201
Title
§ 3.02.281
Sec. 3.202
Adoption of Uniform Housing Code, 2000 edition
§ 3.02.282
Sec. 3.203
Unlawful to violate Housing Code
§ 3.02.283
Sec. 3.204
Penalty
§ 3.02.284
Article 3.300 Dangerous Buildings and Structures
 
Sec. 3.301
Defined
Rpld. by Ord. 538-13
Sec. 3.302
Declared to be public nuisances
Rpld. by Ord. 538-13
Sec. 3.303
Standards for repair, vacation, or demolition
Rpld. by Ord. 538-13
Sec. 3.304
Duties of building official or fire marshal
Rpld. by Ord. 538-13
Sec. 3.305
Duties of town council acting as building commission
Rpld. by Ord. 538-13
Sec. 3.306
Mailing and posting of notices when owner, lessee, et cetera, is absent from city
Rpld. by Ord. 538-13
Sec. 3.307
Methods of notification
Rpld. by Ord. 538-13
Sec. 3.308
Applicability
Rpld. by Ord. 538-13
Sec. 3.309
Penalty
Rpld. by Ord. 538-13
Article 3.400 Sign Regulations
 
Sec. 3.401
Extension of jurisdictional boundaries
§ 3.04.001
Sec. 3.402
Definitions
§ 3.04.002
Sec. 3.403
Permit procedures, fees and other regulations
 
 
(a) Requirements
§ 3.04.005(a)
 
(b) Applications for permits
§ 3.04.005(b)
 
(c) Fee required
§ 3.04.005(c)
 
(d) Nonconforming signs
§ 3.04.006
 
(e) Work commencing before the issuance of a permit
§ 3.04.007
 
(f) Electrical permit
§ 3.04.008
 
(g) Removal of obsolete signs
§ 3.04.009
 
(h) Removal or repair of dilapidated or deteriorated signs
§ 3.04.010
 
(i) Maintenance of signs
§ 3.04.011
 
(j) Obscene signs
§ 3.04.012
Sec. 3.404
General regulations
§ 3.04.013
Sec. 3.405
Nonresidential sign regulations
§ 3.04.014
Sec. 3.406
Residential sign regulations
§ 3.04.015
Sec. 3.407
General exceptions and other requirements
§ 3.04.016
Sec. 3.408
Prohibited signs
§ 3.04.018
Sec. 3.409
Administration
§ 3.04.004
Sec. 3.410
Penalty
§ 3.04.003
Article 3.500 Trees
 
Sec. 3.501
Tree conservation
§ 3.05.002
Sec. 3.502
Replacement of tree
§ 3.05.003
Sec. 3.503
Prerequisites for permit issuance
§ 3.05.004
Sec. 3.504
Permit required
§ 3.05.005
Sec. 3.505
Tree protection measures
§ 3.05.006
Sec. 3.506
Penalties
§ 3.05.001
Sec. 3.507
Trees to be protected
§ 3.05.007
Article 3.600 Street Address Numbers
 
Sec. 3.601
Street address number required
§ 3.06.001
Sec. 3.602
Penalty
§ 3.06.002
Article 3.700 Flood Damage Prevention
 
Sec. 3.701
Statutory authorization, findings of fact, purpose and methods
§ 3.07.001
Sec. 3.702
Definitions
§ 3.07.002
Sec. 3.703
General provisions
§ 3.07.003
Sec. 3.704
Administration
§ 3.07.004
Sec. 3.705
Provisions for flood hazard reduction
§ 3.07.005
Sec. 3.706
Penalties for noncompliance
§ 3.07.006
Article 3.800 Mobile Homes
 
Sec. 3.801
General provisions
§ 3.08.001
Sec. 3.802
Permits
§ 3.08.003
Sec. 3.803
Inspection
§ 3.08.005
Sec. 3.804
Notice of violations
§ 3.08.006
Sec. 3.805
Mobile home park requirements
§ 3.08.007
Sec. 3.806
Future placement within city limits prohibited
§ 3.08.008
Sec. 3.807
Conflict with other ordinances
§ 3.08.009
Sec. 3.808
Coordination with subdivision regulations
§ 3.08.010
Sec. 3.809
Penalty provisions
§ 3.08.002
Article 3.900 Excavation Regulations
 
Sec. 3.901
Permit required for excavations; submission of plan specifications; emergency work
§ 3.09.032
Sec. 3.902
Tunneling under, rather than cutting across; restoring to former condition
§ 3.09.033
Sec. 3.903
Conditions of issuance of bond
§ 3.09.034
Sec. 3.904
Warning devices
§ 3.09.035
Sec. 3.905
Penalty
§ 3.09.031
Article 3.1000 Construction of Driveways and Drainage Culverts
 
Sec. 3.1001
Purpose
§ 3.09.102
Sec. 3.1002
Culverts required
§ 3.09.103
Sec. 3.1003
Culvert construction standards
§ 3.09.104
Sec. 3.1004
Driveway standards
§ 3.09.105
Sec. 3.1005
Permits and fees
§ 3.09.106
Sec. 3.1006
Penalty
§ 3.09.101
Sec. 3.1007
Exhibits
§ 3.09.107
Article 3.1100 Culvert and Ditch Maintenance
§ 3.09.071
Article 3.1200 Right-of-Way Use
 
Sec. 3.1201
Definitions
§ 3.09.151
Sec. 3.1202
Town authorization required
§ 3.09.153
Sec. 3.1203
Registration
§ 3.09.154
Sec. 3.1204
Construction permits
§ 3.09.155
Sec. 3.1205
Construction standards
§ 3.09.156
Sec. 3.1206
Record drawings
§ 3.09.157
Sec. 3.1207
Conformance with public improvements
§ 3.09.158
Sec. 3.1208
Improperly installed facilities
§ 3.09.159
Sec. 3.1209
Restoration of property
§ 3.09.160
Sec. 3.1210
Revocation or denial of permit
§ 3.09.161
Sec. 3.1211
Appeals
§ 3.09.162
Sec. 3.1212
Indemnity
§ 3.09.163
Sec. 3.1213
Insurance requirements
§ 3.09.164
Sec. 3.1214
Penalty for violation
§ 3.09.152
Article 3.1300 Alarm Systems
 
Sec. 3.1301
Purpose
§ 4.02.001
Sec. 3.1302
Administration and funding
§ 4.02.002
Sec. 3.1303
Disclaimer
§ 4.02.003
Sec. 3.1304
Definitions
§ 4.02.004
Sec. 3.1305
Permit required, permit required for police response; application, issuance
§ 4.02.007
Sec. 3.1306
Permit duration and renewal
§ 4.02.008
Sec. 3.1307
Proper alarm system operation and maintenance
§ 4.02.009
Sec. 3.1308
Manual reset required
§ 4.02.010
Sec. 3.1309
Reporting of alarm signals
§ 4.02.011
Sec. 3.1310
Alarm reporting and monitoring requirements
§ 4.02.012
Sec. 3.1311
Recordkeeping
§ 4.02.013
Sec. 3.1312
Duties of alarm systems company
§ 4.02.014
Sec. 3.1313
Automatic dialing prohibited
§ 4.02.015
Sec. 3.1314
Alarm system operating instructions
§ 4.02.016
Sec. 3.1315
Alarm dispatch records
§ 4.02.017
Sec. 3.1316
System performance reviews
§ 4.02.018
Sec. 3.1317
Service fee/late fee; false alarm notification
§ 4.02.019
Sec. 3.1318
Revocation of alarm permit
§ 4.02.020
Sec. 3.1319
Appeal
§ 4.02.021
Sec. 3.1320
Forfeiture of application fee upon revocation of permit
§ 4.02.022
Sec. 3.1321
Reapplication for permit after revocation
§ 4.02.023
Sec. 3.1322
Confidentiality of information
§ 4.02.024
Sec. 3.1323
Exemption of certain government bodies
§ 4.02.006
Sec. 3.1324
Penalties
§ 4.02.005
CHAPTER 4 BUSINESS REGULATIONS
 
Article 4.100 Solicitation Permits
 
Sec. 4.101
Purpose
§ 4.03.001
Sec. 4.102
Definitions
§ 4.03.002
Sec. 4.103
Permits
 
 
(a) Permit required
§ 4.03.041
 
(b) Permit application
§ 4.03.042
 
(c) Permit attachments
§ 4.03.043
 
(d) Application fee
§ 4.03.044
 
(e) Investigation of applicant
§ 4.03.045
 
(f) Issuance of permit
§ 4.03.046
 
(g) Permit renewal
§ 4.03.047
 
(h) Permit to be displayed
§ 4.03.048
 
(i) Identify solicitor
§ 4.03.049
 
(j) Responsibility for acts of solicitors
§ 4.03.050
 
(k) Revocation of permit
§ 4.03.051
 
(l) Appeal from denial or revocation of permit
§ 4.03.052
 
(m) Exemptions
§ 4.03.053
Sec. 4.104
Prohibited location, activities, and conduct
§ 4.03.004
Sec. 4.105
Times when soliciting prohibited
§ 4.03.005
Sec. 4.106
Consumers’ right to cancel
§ 4.03.006
Sec. 4.107
Penalty
§ 4.03.003
Article 4.200 Oil and Gas Pipeline Standards
 
Division 1. Generally
 
Sec. 4.201
Adoption
§ 4.04.001
Sec. 4.202
Penalty
§ 4.04.003
Secs. 4.203-4.220 Reserved
 
 
Division 2. Standards
 
Sec. 4.221
General requirements and minimum design standards
§ 4.04.005
Sec. 4.222
New pipeline permit application
§ 4.04.006
Sec. 4.223
Permit approval
§ 4.04.007
Sec. 4.224
Public education
§ 4.04.008
Sec. 4.225
Pipeline information reporting requirements
§ 4.04.009
Sec. 4.226
Pipeline markers
§ 4.04.010
Sec. 4.227
One call system
§ 4.04.011
Sec. 4.228
Inactive and idled pipelines
§ 4.04.012
Sec. 4.229
Emergency response plans and emergency incident reporting
§ 4.04.013
Sec. 4.230
Pipeline repairs and maintenance
§ 4.04.014
Sec. 4.231
No grant of town easement; no assumption of responsibility by town
§ 4.04.015
Sec. 4.232
Protection and painting of structures
§ 4.04.016
Sec. 4.233
Street and right-of-way use
§ 4.04.017
Sec. 4.234
Violations
§ 4.04.004
Sec. 4.235
Bond and insurance required
§ 4.04.018
Sec. 4.236
Termination of permit
§ 4.04.019
Sec. 4.237
Definitions
§ 4.04.002
Article 4.300 Sexually Oriented Businesses
 
Sec. 4.301
Purpose and intent
§ 4.05.001
Sec. 4.302
Definitions
§ 4.05.002
Sec. 4.303
Classifications of sexually oriented businesses
§ 4.05.003
Sec. 4.304
License required
§ 4.05.031
Sec. 4.305
Issuance of license
§ 4.05.032
Sec. 4.306
License fees for sexually oriented businesses
§ 4.05.033
Sec. 4.307
Inspection
§ 4.05.034
Sec. 4.308
Expiration of license
§ 4.05.035
Sec. 4.309
Suspension
§ 4.05.036
Sec. 4.310
Revocation
§ 4.05.037
Sec. 4.311
Appeal
§ 4.05.038
Sec. 4.312
Transfer of license
§ 4.05.039
Sec. 4.313
Location of sexually oriented business
§ 4.05.061
Sec. 4.314
Exemptions from location restrictions
§ 4.05.062
Sec. 4.315
Additional regulations for escort agencies
§ 4.05.081
Sec. 4.316
Additional regulations for nude model studios
§ 4.05.082
Sec. 4.317
Additional regulations for adult theaters and adult motion picture theaters
§ 4.05.083
Sec. 4.318
Additional regulations for adult motels
§ 4.05.084
Sec. 4.319
Regulations pertaining to exhibition of sexually explicit films or videos
§ 4.05.085
Sec. 4.320
Display of sexually explicit material to minors
§ 4.05.086
Sec. 4.321
Enforcement
§ 4.05.004
Sec. 4.322
Injunctive relief
§ 4.05.005
CHAPTER 5 FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION
 
Article 5.100 Fireworks
 
Sec. 5.101
Prohibited activities
§ 5.04.002
Sec. 5.102
Exceptions
Dltd. by Ord. 739-22
Sec. 5.103
Prohibition during burn ban
Dltd. by Ord. 739-22
Sec. 5.104
Penalty for violation
§ 5.04.001
Article 5.200 Fire Marshal
 
Sec. 5.201
Office established
Rpld. by Ord. 709-21
Sec. 5.202
Investigation of fires
Rpld. by Ord. 709-21
Sec. 5.203
Further investigation
Rpld. by Ord. 709-21
Sec. 5.204
Summoning of witnesses
Rpld. by Ord. 709-21
Sec. 5.205
Refusal to obey order of fire marshal
Rpld. by Ord. 709-21
Sec. 5.206
Conducting of investigation
Rpld. by Ord. 709-21
Sec. 5.207
Right of entry and examination
Rpld. by Ord. 709-21
Sec. 5.208
Right of inspection
Rpld. by Ord. 709-21
Article 5.300 Outdoor Burning
 
Sec. 5.301
Definitions
§ 5.03.001
Sec. 5.302
Procedures
§ 5.03.003
Sec. 5.303
Authorization
§ 5.03.004
Sec. 5.304
Prohibited open burning
§ 5.03.005
Sec. 5.305
Restricted outdoor burning
§ 5.03.006
Sec. 5.306
Location and times
§ 5.03.007
Sec. 5.307
Attendance
§ 5.03.008
Sec. 5.308
Exceptions
§ 5.03.009
Sec. 5.309
Penalty
§ 5.03.002
CHAPTER 6 HEALTH AND SANITATION
 
Article 6.100 High Grass and Weeds
 
Sec. 6.101
Definitions
§ 6.04.001
Sec. 6.102
Prohibited conditions
§ 6.04.002
Sec. 6.103
Duty to cut and remove
§ 6.04.003
Sec. 6.104
Enforcement provisions
§ 6.04.004
Sec. 6.105
Notice to property owner
§ 6.04.005
Sec. 6.106
Liability disclaimer
§ 6.04.006
Sec. 6.107
Notice of work done, preparing and mailing notices
§ 6.04.007
Sec. 6.108
Penalties
§ 6.04.008
Sec. 6.109
Authority to require a bond and disconnect utilities
§ 6.04.009
Sec. 6.110
Procedures for collection of money
§ 6.04.010
Sec. 6.111
Foreclosing lien
§ 6.04.011
Sec. 6.112
Authority to execute and release liens
§ 6.04.012
Article 6.200 Public Health Nuisances
 
Sec. 6.201
Definitions
§ 6.03.001
Sec. 6.202
Nuisance declared
§ 6.03.003
Sec. 6.203
Abatement of nuisances
§ 6.03.004
Sec. 6.204
Installation, etc., of on-site sewage facility system
§ 6.03.005
Sec. 6.205
Maintenance of premises required
§ 6.03.006
Sec. 6.206
Disposal of excreta
§ 6.03.007
Sec. 6.207
Penalty for violations
§ 6.03.002
Article 6.300 Refuse, Garbage, Rubbish and Junk
 
Sec. 6.301
Definitions
§ 6.05.001
Sec. 6.302
Prohibition against dumping of refuse, garbage, rubbish or junk
§ 6.05.002
Sec. 6.303
Abatement procedure
§ 6.05.003
Sec. 6.304
Penalty
§ 6.05.005
Article 6.400 Swimming Pools
 
Sec. 6.401
Definition
§ 3.01.001(a)
Sec. 6.402
Fences/barrier
§ 3.01.001(b)
Article 6.500 Health Code
 
Sec. 6.501
Adoption of Texas food establishment rules
§ 6.02.001
Sec. 6.502
Definitions
§ 6.02.002
Sec. 6.503
Enforcement of these provisions
§ 6.02.004
Sec. 6.504
Permits and exceptions
§ 6.02.005
Sec. 6.505
Permit requirements
§ 6.02.006
Sec. 6.506
Suspension of permit
§ 6.02.007
Sec. 6.507
Revocation of permit
§ 6.02.008
Sec. 6.508
Inspection of food establishments
§ 6.02.009
Sec. 6.509
Examination and condemnation of food
§ 6.02.010
Sec. 6.510
Submission and review of plans required
§ 6.02.011
Sec. 6.511
Food protection manager required
§ 6.02.012
Sec. 6.512
Snow cone establishments
§ 6.02.013
Sec. 6.513
Mobile units
§ 6.02.014
Sec. 6.514
Penalty
§ 6.02.003
Article 6.600 Prohibited Acts
 
Sec. 6.601
Acts of defecating or urinating in public
§ 6.01.001
CHAPTER 7 MUNICIPAL COURT
 
Article 7.100 Municipal Court Generally
 
Sec. 7.101
Established
§ 7.01.001
Sec. 7.102
Jurisdiction
§ 7.01.002
Sec. 7.103
Municipal court judge
§ 7.01.003
Sec. 7.104
Alternate municipal court judge
§ 7.01.004
Sec. 7.105
Court clerk
§ 7.01.005
Sec. 7.106
Prosecuting attorney
§ 7.01.006
Article 7.200 Municipal Court Technology Fund
 
Sec. 7.201
Established
§ 7.02.003
Sec. 7.202
Fee; assessment and collection
§ 7.02.003
Sec. 7.203
Designated use of the fund and administration
§ 7.02.003
Sec. 7.204
Expiration and administration of remaining funds
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2015 Code
Article 7.300 Municipal Court Building Security Fund
§ 7.02.001
CHAPTER 8 OFFENSES AND NUISANCES
 
Article 8.100 Abandoned Motor Vehicles
 
Sec. 8.101
Definitions
§ 8.03.031
Sec. 8.102
Authority to take abandoned motor vehicle into custody
§ 8.03.032
Sec. 8.103
Taking abandoned motor vehicle into custody: notice
§ 8.03.033
Sec. 8.104
Storage fees
§ 8.03.034
Sec. 8.105
Auction or use of abandoned items; waiver of rights
§ 8.03.035
Sec. 8.106
Auction proceeds
§ 8.03.036
Sec. 8.107
Law enforcement agency use of certain abandoned motor vehicles
§ 8.03.037
Article 8.200 Discharge of Firearms
 
Sec. 8.201
Discharging firearms unlawful
§ 8.02.001(a)
Sec. 8.202
Exceptions
§ 8.02.001(b)
Sec. 8.203
Penalty
§ 8.02.001(c)
Article 8.300 Junked Vehicles
 
Sec. 8.301
Definition
§ 8.03.061
Sec. 8.302
Junked vehicle declared to be public nuisance
§ 8.03.062
Sec. 8.303
Offense declared
§ 8.03.063
Sec. 8.304
Authority and enforcement
§ 8.03.064
Sec. 8.305
Notice requirements
§ 8.03.065
Sec. 8.306
Hearing
§ 8.03.066
Sec. 8.307
Inapplicability of article
§ 8.03.067
Sec. 8.308
Junked vehicle disposal
§ 8.03.068
CHAPTER 9 PERSONNEL
 
Article 9.100 Qualification for Council, Boards, Commissions and Committees
 
Sec. 9.101
Qualifications
 
 
(a) Members of town council
§ 1.03.001
 
(b) Members of planning and zoning commission or board of adjustment
§ 1.04.001(a)
 
(c) Members of appointed committee
§ 1.04.001(b)
Sec. 9.102
Disqualifications
 
 
(a) Generally
§§ 1.03.002(a), 1.04.002(a)
 
(b) Members of town council, commission or board
§§ 1.03.002(b), 1.04.002(b)
 
(c) Members of appointed committee
§ 1.04.002(c)
Article 9.200 Code Enforcement Officer
 
Sec. 9.201
Office established
§ 9.04.061
Sec. 9.202
Duties
§ 9.04.062
Sec. 9.203
Code enforcement officers authorized to issue citations
§ 9.04.063
Article 9.300 Police Department
 
Sec. 9.301
Creation
§ 9.05.001
Sec. 9.302
Chief of police
§ 9.05.002
Sec. 9.303
Composition of police department
§ 9.05.003
Sec. 9.304
Rules and regulations
§ 9.05.004
Sec. 9.305
Duties of the police department
§ 9.05.005
Article 9.400 Office of Marshal
 
Sec. 9.401
Established
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2015 Code
Sec. 9.402
Duration of office
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2015 Code
Sec. 9.403
Compensation
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2015 Code
Article 9.500 Code of Ethics
 
Sec. 9.501
Definitions
§ 9.03.001
Sec. 9.502
Policy and purpose
§ 9.03.004
Sec. 9.503
Substantial interests
§ 9.03.005
Sec. 9.504
Standards of conduct
§ 9.03.006
Sec. 9.505
Affidavit and abstention from voting required
§ 9.03.007
Sec. 9.506
Notification
§ 9.03.003
Sec. 9.507
Penalty
§ 9.03.002
Article 9.600 Texas Municipal Retirement System
§ 9.01.001
Article 9.700 Town Administrator
 
Sec. 9.701
Establishment and appointment
§ 9.04.031
Sec. 9.702
Removal
§ 9.04.032
Sec. 9.703
Compensation
§ 9.04.033
Sec. 9.704
Powers and duties
§ 9.04.034
Article 9.800 Personnel Policy
§ 9.02.001
Article 9.900 Health Officer/Inspector
 
Sec. 9.901
Office established
§ 9.04.091
Sec. 9.902
Duties
§ 9.04.092
Sec. 9.903
Removal of health officer/inspector
§ 9.04.093
Article 9.1000 Boards and Commissions
 
Division 1. Generally
 
Secs. 9.1001-9.1030 Reserved
 
Division 2. Attendance for All Members
 
Sec. 9.1031
Required attendance
§ 1.04.003(a)
Sec. 9.1032
Request for waiver from attendance requirements
§ 1.04.003(b)
Article 9.1100 Purchasing Policy and Procedures
 
Sec. 9.1101
Purpose
§ 1.07.031
Sec. 9.1102
Overview of purchasing procedures
§ 1.07.032
Sec. 9.1103
Summary of procedures
§ 1.07.033
Sec. 9.1104
Detail description of purchasing procedures
§ 1.07.034
Sec. 9.1105
Purchases over $3,000.00 and check requests
§ 1.07.035
Sec. 9.1106
Purchases in excess of $50,000.00
§ 1.07.036
Sec. 9.1107
Budget transfers or amendment
§ 1.07.037
Sec. 9.1108
Only source
§ 1.07.038
Sec. 9.1109
Open account procedure
§ 1.07.039
Sec. 9.1110
Credit card purchases
§ 1.07.040
Sec. 9.1111
Emergency purchases
§ 1.07.041
Sec. 9.1112
Warranties
§ 1.07.042
Sec. 9.1113
Authorization to sign documents
§ 1.07.043
Sec. 9.1114
Partial receipts
§ 1.07.044
Sec. 9.1115
Invoice payments
§ 1.07.045
Sec. 9.1116
Grants
§ 1.07.046
Sec. 9.1117
Relations with vendors
§ 1.07.047
Exhibit A Personnel Policy
Rpld. by Ord. 584-15
CHAPTER 10 SUBDIVISION REGULATION
 
Article 10.100 Subdivision Ordinance Adopted
 
Sec. 10.101
Adopted
§ 10.02.001
Sec. 10.102
Penalty
§ 10.02.002
Exhibit “A” Subdivision Ordinance
Ch. 10, ex. A
CHAPTER 11 TAXATION
 
Article 11.100 Taxation of Freeport Goods
§ 11.02.004
Article 11.200 Ad Valorem Tax Exemptions
Sec. 11.201
Property subject to taxation
§ 11.02.001
Sec. 11.202
Age 65/disabled person exemption
§ 11.02.002
Article 11.300 Residence Homestead Tax Freeze for Persons Over the Age of 65 or Disabled
Sec. 11.301
Definitions
§ 11.02.003(a)
Sec. 11.302
Residence homestead tax limitation for persons over the age of sixty-five or disabled persons
§ 11.02.003(b)
CHAPTER 12 TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES
 
Article 12.100 Commercial Vehicles
 
Sec. 12.101
Definitions
§ 12.04.001
Sec. 12.102
Truck routes designated
§ 12.04.003
Sec. 12.103
Restriction on vehicles
§ 12.04.004
Sec. 12.104
Commercial motor vehicle permits
§ 12.04.005
Sec. 12.105
Exceptions
§ 12.04.006
Sec. 12.106
Moving a manufactured house
§ 12.04.007
Sec. 12.107
Signs
§ 12.04.008
Sec. 12.108
Penalty
§ 12.04.002
Article 12.200 Speed Limits
Sec. 12.201
Speed limit on improved roads
§ 12.03.031
Sec. 12.202
Speed limit signs
§ 12.03.032
Sec. 12.203
Penalty
§ 12.03.033
Article 12.300 Traffic-Control Devices
Sec. 12.301
Authorization for placement
§ 12.02.001
Sec. 12.302
Stop signs
§ 12.02.003
Sec. 12.303
Yield signs
§ 12.02.004
Sec. 12.304
Penalty
§ 12.02.002
Article 12.400 Race and Rally Events
Sec. 12.401
Definitions
§ 12.05.001
Sec. 12.402
Permit required
§ 12.05.031
Sec. 12.403
Application for event permit and application fee
§ 12.05.032
Sec. 12.404
Approval of plans
§ 12.05.033
Sec. 12.405
Issuance, denial and revocation of an event permit
§ 12.05.034
Sec. 12.406
Appeal of denial or revocation of permit
§ 12.05.035
Sec. 12.407
Contents of permit
§ 12.05.036
Sec. 12.408
Operating procedures
§ 12.05.002
Sec. 12.409
Indemnification; liability insurance
§ 12.05.003
Sec. 12.410
Offenses
§ 12.05.004
CHAPTER 13 UTILITIES
 
Article 13.100 Private Water Wells; Septic Systems and Irrigation Systems
 
Sec. 13.101
Private water wells
§ 13.01.001
Sec. 13.102
Septic systems
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2015 Code
Sec. 13.103
Irrigation systems
§ 13.01.002
Article 13.200 On-Site Sewage Facilities Regulations
Sec. 13.201
Findings
Art. 13.02, editor’s note
Sec. 13.202
On-site sewage facility rules adopted
Art. 13.02, editor’s note
Sec. 13.203
Incorporation by reference
Art. 13.02, editor’s note
Sec. 13.204
Texas health and safety code, chapter 366
Art. 13.02, editor’s note
Sec. 13.205
Amendments
Art. 13.02, editor’s note
Sec. 13.206
Area of jurisdiction
Art. 13.02, editor’s note
Sec. 13.207
On-site sewage facility rules
Art. 13.02, editor’s note
Sec. 13.208
Duties and powers
Art. 13.02, editor’s note
Sec. 13.209
Collection of fees
Art. 13.02, editor’s note
Sec. 13.210
Appeals
Art. 13.02, editor’s note
Sec. 13.211
Penalties
Art. 13.02, editor’s note
CHAPTER 14 ZONING
 
Article 14.100 Planning and Zoning Commission
 
Sec. 14.101
Creation of planning and zoning commission
§ 1.04.031
Sec. 14.102
Procedure for appointment
§ 1.04.032
Sec. 14.103
Compensation and assistance
§ 1.04.033
Sec. 14.104
Duties and functions
§ 1.04.034
Sec. 14.105
Meetings and organization
§ 1.04.035
Sec. 14.106
Records and reports
§ 1.04.036
Article 14.200 Comprehensive Plan
Sec. 14.201
Adopted
§ 14.01.001(a)
Sec. 14.202
Intent
§ 14.01.001(b)
Sec. 14.203
Amendments to plan
§ 14.01.001(c)
Article 14.300 Zoning Ordinance
§ 14.02.001
Exhibit A Zoning Ordinance
Chapter 14, exhibit A
APPENDIX A FEE SCHEDULE
 
Article 1.000 Administrative, User or Regulatory Fees
Rpld. by Ord. 537-12
Article 2.000 Fees Related to Zoning Changes, Land Development, Platting and Requests for Variance
Rpld. by Ord. 537-12
Article 3.000 Building Permits
Rpld. by Ord. 537-12
Article 4.000 Food Establishment Fees
Rpld. by Ord. 537-12
Article 5.000 Municipal Court Fees
Rpld. by Ord. 537-12
Article 6.000 Work Commencing Before Permit Issuance
Rpld. by Ord. 537-12
Article 7.000 Refunding or Waiver of Fees
Rpld. by Ord. 537-12
Article 8.000 Application of Schedule
Rpld. by Ord. 537-12
Article 9.000 Amendment of Fee Schedule
Rpld. by Ord. 537-12