This table shows the location or gives the disposition of the chapters, sections and subsections of the 1987 Code of Ordinances within this revised code. The abbreviation “NIC” means the provision is not included in this code, though not necessarily repealed.
1987 REVISED CODE OF ORDINANCES
2001 Code of Ordinances
2020 Code of Ordinances
CHAPTER 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS
 
 
Section 1
How code designated and cited
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2001 Code
 
Section 2
Catchlines of sections
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2001 Code
 
Section 3
Definitions and rules of construction
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2001 Code
 
Section 4
Amendments or additions to code
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2001 Code
 
Section 5
General penalty for violations of code
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2001 Code
 
Section 6
Supplementation of code
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2001 Code
 
A.
Authorization
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2001 Code
 
B.
Insertion of supplement
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2001 Code
 
C.
Changes
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2001 Code
 
Section 7
Severability of parts of code
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2001 Code
 
Section 8
Sales tax
 
 
A.
Adopted
Sec. 11.101
§ 11.03.001
B.
Ratified
Sec. 11.102
§ 11.03.002
C.
Taxation of telecommunication services
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2001 Code
 
D.
Additional one-half of one percent sales tax
Sec. 11.103
§ 11.03.003
Section 9
Unlawful to damage city property
 
 
A.
Destruction or injury of trees and plants
Sec. 8.101
§ 8.02.003
B.
Defacing of property
Sec. 8.102
§ 8.02.001
C.
Damaging streets and sidewalks
Sec. 8.103
§ 8.02.002
D.
Signs and pictures on public property
Sec. 8.104
§ 8.02.004
E.
Street lights and signals
Sec. 8.105
§ 8.02.005
F.
Defacing show windows
Sec. 8.106
§ 8.02.006
Section 10
Cemeteries and burial of the dead
 
 
A.
Definitions
Sec. 1.201
§ 1.10.001
B.
Authorizing cemeteries
Sec. 1.202
§ 1.10.003
C.
Extensions of cemeteries
Sec. 1.203
§ 1.10.004
D.
Establishment of new cemeteries
Sec. 1.204
§ 1.10.005
E.
Depth of grave
Sec. 1.205
§ 1.10.006
F.
Order for immediate interment
Sec. 1.206
§ 1.10.007
G.
Permit for removal of body
Sec. 1.207
§ 1.10.008
H.
Where applicable
Sec. 1.208
§ 1.10.002
I.
Interment and disinterments generally
Sec. 1.209
§ 1.10.009
J.
Disinterments and removals
Sec. 1.210
§ 1.10.010
K.
Transfers or assignments
Sec. 1.211
§ 1.10.011
L.
Control of work by cemetery
Sec. 1.212
§ 1.10.012
M.
Decoration of plots
Sec. 1.213
§ 1.10.013
N.
Roadways and replatting
Sec. 1.214
§ 1.10.014
O.
Conduct of persons within the cemetery
Sec. 1.215
§ 1.10.015
P.
Protection against loss
Sec. 1.216
§ 1.10.016
Q.
Change in address of plot owners
Sec. 1.217
§ 1.10.017
R.
Memorial work and monuments
Sec. 1.218
§ 1.10.018
S.
Private mausoleums, vaults, tombs
Sec. 1.219
§ 1.10.019
T.
Acknowledgment
Sec. 1.220
§ 1.10.020
U.
Fees charged for cemetery services
Sec. 1.221
§ 1.10.021
Section 11
Alcoholic beverages
 
 
A.
Fees for permits
Sec. 4.101
§ 4.02.001
B.
Location restricted
Sec. 4.102
§ 4.02.002
Section 12
Property tax
 
 
A.
Office of tax collector established
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2001 Code
 
B.
Participation in appraisal district
Sec. 11.201
§ 11.02.001
C.
Exemptions
Sec. 11.202
§ 11.02.002
D.
Tax due date
Sec. 11.203
§ 11.02.003
E.
Additional penalty for collection costs
Sec. 11.204
§ 11.02.004
Section 13
Gross receipts tax
 
 
A.
Annual report
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2001 Code
 
B.
Examination of books
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2001 Code
 
C.
Street rental fees
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2001 Code
 
D.
Authorization
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2001 Code
 
E.
Not a tax
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2001 Code
 
F.
Not a release
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2001 Code
 
G.
Does not grant franchise
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2001 Code
 
H.
Other restrictions
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2001 Code
 
I.
Power of city officials
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2001 Code
 
Section 14
Fiscal year
Art. 1.300
§ 1.02.002
Section 15
Official newspaper
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2001 Code
 
Section 16
Form of government
 
 
A.
Type of city
Sec. 1.501
§ 1.02.001
B.
Place system for election of alderman established
Sec. 1.502
§ 1.03.003
Section 17
Hospital authority
 
 
A.
Created
Sec. 9.101
§ 1.04.121
B.
Board of directors
Sec. 9.102
§ 1.04.122(a)
C.
Authority
Sec. 9.103
§ 1.04.123
Section 18
Appropriation for advertising and promoting growth and development of city authorized
Art. 1.600
§ 1.02.004
Section 19
Housing authority created
Art. 9.200
§ 1.04.151
Section 20
Airport rules and regulations
 
 
A.
Definitions
Sec. 1.701
§ 1.11.031
B.
Scope
Sec. 1.702
§ 1.11.032
C.
Penalties
Sec. 1.703
§ 1.11.033
D.
Lost articles
Sec. 1.704
§ 1.11.034
E.
Liability
Sec. 1.705
§ 1.11.035
F.
Accident reports
Sec. 1.706
§ 1.11.036
G.
Vehicles
Sec. 1.707
§ 1.11.037
H.
Aircraft operation
Sec. 1.708
§ 1.11.038
I.
Fueling and flammables
Sec. 1.709
§ 1.11.039
J.
Public and tenant use
Sec. 1.710
§ 1.11.040
K.
Schedule of charges
Sec. 1.711
§ 1.11.041
L.
Revisions
Sec. 1.712
§ 1.11.042
Section 21
Claims for damages against city
 
 
A.
Notice required for claims for damages against city
Sec. 1.801
§ 1.02.041
B.
Plaintiff to apply for relief from city prior to instituting suit
Sec. 1.802
§ 1.02.042
C.
Serving notices for claims for damages against city
Sec. 1.803
§ 1.02.043
D.
No provisions of this section can be waived
Sec. 1.804
§ 1.02.044
E.
Notice to be sworn to
Sec. 1.806
§ 1.02.046
Section 22
Library regulations
 
 
A.
Failure to return library materials
Sec. 1.901
§ 1.09.002
Section 23
Records management program
 
 
A.
Definition of city records
Sec. 1.1001
§ 1.06.001
B.
City records declared public property
Sec. 1.1002
§ 1.06.002
C.
Policy
Sec. 1.1003
§ 1.06.003
D.
Office of records manager established
Sec. 1.1004
§ 1.06.004
E.
Duties of records manager
Sec. 1.1005
§ 1.06.005
F.
Responsibilities of city department heads
Sec. 1.1006
§ 1.06.006
G.
City offices to use records schedules
Sec. 1.1007
§ 1.06.007
H.
Development of records retention and disposition schedules
Sec. 1.1008
§ 1.06.008
I.
One-time destruction of obsolete records
Sec. 1.1009
§ 1.06.009
J.
Records storage
Sec. 1.1010
§ 1.06.010
K.
Preservation of permanent records
Sec. 1.1011
§ 1.06.011
L.
Non-current records not to be maintained in office files
Sec. 1.1012
§ 1.06.012
M.
Micrographics program established
Sec. 1.1013
§ 1.06.013
N.
Records to be microphotographed
Sec. 1.1014
§ 1.06.014
O.
Micrographics standards
Sec. 1.1015
§ 1.06.015
P.
Accessibility of records on microform
Sec. 1.1016
§ 1.06.016
Section 24
Railroad historical park board
 
 
A.
Created
Sec. 9.301
§ 1.04.091
B.
Organization
Sec. 9.321
§ 1.04.092
C.
Rules
Sec. 9.303
§ 1.04.093
D.
Special revenue fund established
Sec. 9.304
§ 1.04.094
E.
Expenditures
Sec. 9.305
§ 1.04.095
F.
Master plan
Sec. 9.306
§ 1.04.096
Section 25
Park board of trustees and park rules
 
 
A.
Board created
Abolished by Ord. 9908-344
 
B.
Composition; term
Abolished by Ord. 9908-344
 
C.
Vacancy
Abolished by Ord. 9908-344
 
D.
Compensation; expenses
Abolished by Ord. 9908-344
 
E.
Organization; meetings
Abolished by Ord. 9908-344
 
F.
Records
Abolished by Ord. 9908-344
 
G.
Rules
Abolished by Ord. 9908-344
 
H.
Common rules within the boundaries of all parks and facilities
Sec. 1.1101
§ 1.08.002
I.
Licenses and permits
Sec. 1.1102
§ 1.08.003
J.
Penalties
Sec. 1.1103
§ 1.08.001
Section 26
Smithville — LCRA River Bend Park
 
 
A.
Park established
Sec. 1.1201
§ 1.08.033
B.
Park use
Sec. 1.1202
§ 1.08.034
C.
Civil rights
Sec. 1.1203
§ 1.08.035
D.
Toxic wastes
Sec. 1.1204
§ 1.08.036
E.
General regulations
Sec. 1.1205
§ 1.08.037
F.
Licenses and permits
Sec. 1.1206
§ 1.08.038
G.
Penalties for violation
Sec. 1.1207
§ 1.08.031
H.
Conflict of ordinances
Sec. 1.1208
§ 1.08.032
Section 27
Hotel occupancy tax
 
 
A.
Definitions
Sec. 11.301
§ 11.04.001
B.
Tax levied; amount; exemptions
Sec. 11.302
§ 11.04.002
C.
Collection of tax
Sec. 11.303
§ 11.04.003
D.
Monthly reports to city secretary
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2001 Code
 
E.
Rules and regulations of city secretary: access to books and records
Sec. 11.305
§ 11.04.005
F.
Penalties
Sec. 11.306
§ 11.04.006
G.
Additional penalties
Sec. 11.307
§ 11.04.007
H.
Additional authorization to bring suit
Sec. 11.308
§ 11.04.008
I.
Use of revenue derived from levy of hotel occupancy tax
Sec. 11.309
§ 11.04.009
J.
Administrative requirements; accountability; keeping of records
Sec. 11.310
§ 11.04.010
K.
Effective date
Sec. 11.311
§ 11.04.011
L.
Extraterritorial jurisdiction
Sec. 11.312
§ 11.04.012
Section 28
Curfew for minors
 
 
A.
Definitions
Sec. 8.201
§ 8.03.031
B.
Offenses
Sec. 8.202
§ 8.03.032
C.
Defenses
Sec. 8.203
§ 8.03.033
D.
Enforcement
Sec. 8.204
§ 8.03.034
E.
Penalties
Sec. 8.205
§ 8.03.035
CHAPTER 2: ANIMAL CONTROL
Ch. 2
Ch. 2
CHAPTER 3: BUILDING REGULATIONS
 
 
Section 1
Building code
 
 
A.
Purpose and adoption of building code
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2001 Code
 
B.
Permit fees
Sec. 3.102
§ 3.02.032
C.
Appeals
Sec. 3.103
§ 3.02.033
D.
Violations and penalties
Sec. 3.104
§ 3.02.034
Section 2
Signs
 
 
A.
Billboards prohibited
Sec. 3.201
§ 3.05.002(a)
B.
Billboard defined
Sec. 3.202
§ 3.05.002(b)
C.
Signs in buildings
Sec. 3.203
§ 3.05.002(c)
Section 3
Fences
Art. 3.300
§ 3.06.001
Section 4
Streets, sidewalks and alleys
 
 
A.
Bond and license for sidewalk builders
Sec. 3.401
§ 3.08.001
B.
Penalty for obstructing streets
Sec. 3.402
§ 3.08.002
C.
Moving vehicles at request of street cleaner
Sec. 3.403
§ 3.08.003
D.
Trash, etc. not to be deposited on streets and sidewalks
Sec. 3.404
§ 3.08.004
E.
Permits required for alterations, obstructions, etc. of sewers, gutters
Sec. 3.405
§ 3.08.005
F.
Defacing street signs and sign posts
Sec. 3.406
§ 3.08.006
G.
Permit required for cutting streets or alleys
Sec. 3.407
§ 3.08.007
H.
Stands; permits required
Sec. 3.408
§ 3.08.008
I.
Privileges allowed merchants
Sec. 3.409
§ 3.08.009
Section 5
Mobile homes
 
 
A.
Definitions
Dltd. by Ord. 9906-338
 
B.
License
Dltd. by Ord. 9906-338
 
C.
Non-conforming use permit
Dltd. by Ord. 9906-338
 
D.
Renewal or transfer of license or permit
Dltd. by Ord. 9906-338
 
E.
Posting of license or permit
Dltd. by Ord. 9906-338
 
F.
Revocation of license or permit
Dltd. by Ord. 9906-338
 
G.
Mobile home park design and construction
Dltd. by Ord. 9906-338
 
H.
Operation and maintenance of mobile home parks
Dltd. by Ord. 9906-338
 
I.
Placing of mobile homes outside mobile home parks
Dltd. by Ord. 9906-338
 
J.
Mobile home parks within extraterritorial jurisdiction of the city
Dltd. by Ord. 9906-338
 
Section 6
Plumbing code
 
 
A.
Adoption
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2001 Code
 
B.
Amendments to Standard Plumbing Code
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2001 Code
 
Section 7
Gas code
 
 
A.
Adopted
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2001 Code
 
B.
Amendments to Standard Gas Code
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2001 Code
 
Section 8
Liquefied petroleum gas code
 
 
A.
General requirements
Sec. 3.701
§ 5.05.001
B.
Standards
Sec. 3.702
§ 5.05.002
C.
Inspection required
Sec. 3.703
§ 5.05.003
D.
Tank trucks and trailers
Sec. 3.704
§ 5.05.004
E.
Malodorant required
Sec. 3.705
§ 5.05.005
Section 9
Oil-burning equipment code
 
 
A.
Permit
Art. 3.800
§ 5.06.001
Section 10
Electrical code
 
 
A.
Office of electrical inspector created
Sec. 3.901
§ 3.02.221
B.
Qualifications of electrical inspector
Sec. 3.902
§ 3.02.222
C.
Wires; their use and installation
Sec. 3.903
§ 3.02.181
D.
Master electrician’s license required
Sec. 3.904
§ 3.02.261
E.
Master electrician’s license fee, bond
Sec. 3.905
§ 3.02.262
F.
Journeyman electrician’s license
Sec. 3.906
§ 3.02.263
G.
Revocation of license
Sec. 3.907
§ 3.02.264
H.
Funds received from forfeited bond
Sec. 3.908
§ 3.02.265
I.
Conduits and switch boxes for churches, theatres, commercial buildings
Sec. 3.909
§ 3.02.182
J.
Duty of electrical inspector
Sec. 3.910
§ 3.02.223
K.
Wires shall not interfere with fire department
Sec. 3.911
§ 3.02.183
L.
Signal wires and power lines on same pole
Sec. 3.912
§ 3.02.184
M.
Assistant electrical inspectors
Sec. 3.913
§ 3.02.224
N.
Right of entry of electrical inspector
Sec. 3.914
§ 3.02.225
O.
Definitions of electrical wiring and apparatus
Sec. 3.915
§ 3.02.226
P.
Authority of electrical inspector
Sec. 3.916
§ 3.02.227
Q.
Erection of electrical signs
Sec. 3.917
§ 3.02.228
R.
Concealed wires by permission of inspector
Sec. 3.918
§ 3.02.229
S.
Emergency cut-off of electricity
Sec. 3.919
§ 3.02.230
T.
Permit acquired for alteration or installation
Sec. 3.920
§ 3.02.231
U.
Application necessary before issuance of permit
Sec. 3.921
§ 3.02.232
V.
Inspection, standards, fees and reinspections
Sec. 3.922
§ 3.02.233
W.
Unlawful to interfere with inspector
Sec. 3.923
§ 3.02.234
X.
Records of inspector
Sec. 3.924
§ 3.02.235
Y.
Personal liability
Sec. 3.925
§ 3.02.236
Section 11
Floodplain management regulations
 
 
A.
Statutory authorization
Sec. 3.1001
§ 3.04.001
B.
Findings of fact
Sec. 3.1002
§ 3.04.002
C.
Statement of purpose
Sec. 3.1003
§ 3.04.003
D.
Methods of reducing flood losses
Sec. 3.1004
§ 3.04.004
E.
Definitions
Sec. 3.1005
§ 3.04.005
F.
General provisions
Sec. 3.1006
§ 3.04.006
G.
Administration
Sec. 3.1007
§ 3.04.007
H.
Provisions for flood hazard reduction
Sec. 3.1008
§ 3.04.008
Section 12
Substandard buildings
 
 
A.
Definitions
Sec. 3.1101
§ 3.03.001
B.
Buildings standards committee
Sec. 3.1102
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2020 Code
C.
Substandard buildings declared nuisance
Sec. 3.1103
§ 3.03.002
D.
Regulations and procedures for vacating, repairing or demolishing
Sec. 3.1104
§ 3.03.003
E.
Right of appeal
Sec. 3.1105
§ 3.03.004
F.
Standards to be considered by the board of adjustment
Sec. 3.1106
§ 3.03.005
G.
Duty of city attorney
Sec. 3.1107
§ 3.03.006
H.
Penalties for violation of section
Sec. 3.1108
§ 3.03.007
CHAPTER 4: BUSINESS REGULATIONS
 
 
Section 1
Taxicabs
 
 
A.
Definitions
Sec. 4.201
§ 4.03.001
B.
License required
Sec. 4.202
§ 4.03.031
C.
Declaration of public convenience and necessity
Sec. 4.203
§ 4.03.032
D.
Application for license
Sec. 4.204
§ 4.03.033
E.
Investigation of applicant
Sec. 4.205
§ 4.03.034
F.
Approval or denial of application
Sec. 4.206
§ 4.03.035
G.
Insurance requirements
Sec. 4.207
§ 4.03.036
H.
License fee
Sec. 4.208
§ 4.03.037
I.
Transfer of license
Sec. 4.209
§ 4.03.038
Section 2
Peddlers
 
 
A.
License required
Sec. 4.301
§ 4.04.002
B.
License application
Sec. 4.302
§ 4.04.003
C.
Bond required
Sec. 4.303
§ 4.04.004
D.
Applicability
Sec. 4.304
§ 4.04.001
E.
License fee
Sec. 4.305
§ 4.04.005
F.
Exceptions
Sec. 4.306
§ 4.04.006(a)
G.
Proof of identity
Sec. 4.307
§ 4.04.006(b)
H.
Interstate commerce defined
Sec. 4.308
§ 4.04.006(c)
I.
Peddler refusing to leave
Sec. 4.309
§ 4.04.007
Section 3
Solicitors
 
 
A.
Permit required
Sec. 4.401
§ 4.05.001
B.
Permit application
Sec. 4.402
§ 4.05.002
C.
Misrepresentation unlawful
Sec. 4.403
§ 4.05.004
D.
License fee
Sec. 4.404
§ 4.05.003
Section 4
Pest control operators
Art. 4.500
§ 4.11.001
Section 5
Circus, tent shows and carnivals
 
 
A.
Location of circuses
Sec. 4.601
§ 4.07.001
B.
Bond required
Sec. 4.602
§ 4.07.002
C.
Permit required
Sec. 4.603
§ 4.07.031
D.
Application for permit
Sec. 4.604
§ 4.07.032
E.
Issuance of permit; license fees
Sec. 4.605
§ 4.07.033
F.
Refusal or revocation of permit
Sec. 4.606
§ 4.07.034
G.
Operation after expiration or revocation of permit
Sec. 4.607
§ 4.07.035
H.
Carnival restricted
Sec. 4.608
§ 4.07.003
I.
When not applicable
Sec. 4.609
§ 4.07.004
Section 6
Regulation of oil and gas wells
 
 
A.
Definitions
Sec. 4.701
§ 4.08.001
B.
Well drilling and operation permit
Sec. 4.702
§§ 4.08.031—4.08.039
C.
Drilling and producing operations
Sec. 4.703
§§ 4.08.071, 4.08.072
Section 7
Housing discrimination prohibited
Secs. 4.801—4.810
§§ 1.07.031—1.07.040
Section 8
Trees
 
 
A.
Definitions
Sec. 3.1201
§ 3.07.061
B.
City tree board
Sec. 3.1202
§ 3.07.031
C.
Street trees to be planted
Sec. 3.1203
§ 3.07.062
D.
Public tree care
Sec. 3.1204
§ 3.07.063
E.
Tree topping
Sec. 3.1205
§ 3.07.064
F.
Pruning, corner clearance
Sec. 3.1206
§ 3.07.065
G.
Removal of stumps
Sec. 3.1207
§ 3.07.066
H.
Arborists license and bond
Sec. 3.1208
§ 3.07.067
I.
Review by city council
Sec. 3.1209
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2020 Code
CHAPTER 5: FIRE PROTECTION
 
 
Section 1
Fire department
 
 
A.
Fire marshal
Sec. 5.101
§ 5.02.001
B.
Fire department organization
Sec. 5.102
§ 5.02.002
C.
Power to enter premises
Sec. 5.103
§ 5.02.003
D.
Investigation of fires
Sec. 5.104
§ 5.02.004
E.
Fires apparently resulting from carelessness or design
Sec. 5.105
§ 5.02.005
F.
Authority to examine premises where fire occurs and adjoining premise
Sec. 5.106
§ 5.02.006
G.
Authority of fire marshal to take testimony
Sec. 5.107
§ 5.02.007
H.
Order to eliminate hazards
Sec. 5.108
§ 5.02.008
I.
Fire marshal records
Sec. 5.109
§ 5.02.009
Section 2
Fire limits
Art. 5.200
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2020 Code
Section 3
Fireworks
 
 
A.
Fireworks defined
Sec. 5.301
§ 5.04.001
B.
Public displays
Sec. 5.302
§ 5.04.002
C.
Exemptions
Sec. 5.303
§ 5.04.003
D.
Seizure
Sec. 5.304
§ 5.04.004
Section 4
Arson reward
Art. 5.400
§ 5.01.001
CHAPTER 6: HEALTH AND SANITATION
 
 
Section 1
Septic tanks
Art. 6.100
§ 6.01.001
Section 2
Food service establishments
 
 
A.
Food service sanitation rules adopted
Sec. 6.201
§ 6.02.001
B.
Certain persons not to be employed
Sec. 6.201
§ 6.02.001
Section 3
Comprehensive garbage regulations
 
 
A.
Adoption of contract with Browning-Ferris Industries
Sec. 6.301
§ 13.08.001
B.
Rates and charges
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2001 Code
 
C.
Depositing garbage, trash and handbills on streets, automobiles or premises prohibited
Sec. 6.303
§ 13.08.003
D.
Collection of brush and rubbish
Sec. 6.304
§ 13.08.004
E.
Disposition of waste from building operations
Sec. 6.305
§ 13.08.006
F.
Wastes from tree trimming operations
Sec. 6.306
§ 13.08.005
G.
Duty of owner or occupant to see that cans and receptacles are emptied; report required after seven days
Sec. 6.307
§ 13.08.007
H.
Duty of city manager or his authorized representative as to inspection and enforcement of section
Sec. 6.308
§ 13.08.008
Section 4
Property to be kept free of weeds and unwholesome conditions
 
 
A.
Unwholesome conditions specified; unlawful to maintain
Sec. 6.401
§ 6.03.001
B.
Abatement of unwholesome conditions; notice
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2001 Code
 
C.
Abatement expenses; property assessments; lien
Sec. 6.404
§ 6.03.004
D.
Penalty
Sec. 6.407
§ 6.03.007
Section 5
Nuisances
 
 
A.
General definition of nuisance
Sec. 8.301
§ 8.04.002
B.
Noise and sound level regulation
Sec. 8.302
§§ 8.04.031—8.04.038
§ 8.04.039 dltd. by Ord. 2022-617
C.
Offensive odor nuisance
Sec. 8.303
§ 8.04.003
D.
Trash and rubbish nuisances
Sec. 8.304
§ 8.04.004
E.
Penalty
Sec. 8.305
§ 8.04.001
F.
Severability
NIC
 
Section 6
Discharge of firearms
Art. 8.400
§ 8.05.001
CHAPTER 7: PERSONNEL
 
 
Section 1
City officers
 
 
A.
Office of the mayor
Sec. 9.401
§ 1.03.001
B.
Office of the city secretary
Sec. 9.402
§ 9.02.002
C.
City council member
Sec. 9.403
§ 1.03.002
 
Meetings
Sec. 9.403
§ 1.03.031
D.
City attorney
Sec. 9.404
§ 9.02.003
E.
City police chief
Sec. 9.405
§ 9.02.004
F.
City health authority
Sec. 9.406
§ 9.02.005
G.
Building official/inspector
Sec. 9.407
§ 9.02.006
H.
Other city employees
Sec. 9.408
§ 9.02.007
I.
Emergency action by officers, agents or employees of the city
Sec. 9.409
§ 9.01.002
J.
City manager
Sec. 9.410
§ 9.02.001
Section 2
Municipal court
 
 
A.
Creation of court
Sec. 7.101
§ 7.01.001
B.
Jurisdiction
Sec. 7.102
§ 7.01.002
C.
Judge
Sec. 7.103
§ 7.01.003
D.
Court clerk
Sec. 7.104
§ 7.01.004
E.
Procedure
Sec. 7.105
§§ 7.01.005, 7.02.001
Section 3
Emergency and disaster management
 
 
A.
Organization
Sec. 1.1301
§ 1.05.001
B.
Emergency management director — powers and duties
Sec. 1.1302
§ 1.05.002
C.
Emergency management plan
Sec. 1.1303
§ 1.05.003
D.
Interjurisdictional program
Sec. 1.1304
§ 1.05.004
E.
Override
Sec. 1.1305
§ 1.05.005
F.
Liability
Sec. 1.1306
§ 1.05.006
G.
Commitment of funds
Sec. 1.1307
§ 1.05.007
H.
Offenses; penalties
Sec. 1.1308
§ 1.05.008
Section 4
Social security
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2001 Code
 
Section 5
Police reserve force
 
 
A.
Established
Sec. 9.501
§ 9.03.031
B.
Appointment
Sec. 9.502
§ 9.03.032
C.
Pensions
Sec. 9.503
§ 9.03.033
D.
Power of mayor not limited
Sec. 9.504
§ 9.03.034
E.
Standards
Sec. 9.505
§ 9.03.035
Section 6
Employee handbook
Art. 9.600
§ 9.01.001
Section 7
Texas Municipal Retirement System
 
 
A.
Participation authorized
Sec. 9.701
NIC
B.
Supplemental benefits fund of Texas Municipal Retirement System
Sec. 9.702
NIC
C.
Supplemental death benefits fund of Texas Municipal Retirement System
Sec. 9.703
NIC
D.
Updated service credits of Texas Municipal Retirement System (1984)
Sec. 9.704
NIC
E.
Updated service credits of Texas Municipal Retirement System (1988)
Sec. 9.705
NIC
F.
Granting additional benefits
Sec. 9.706
NIC
G.
Updated service credits of Texas Municipal Retirement System (1989)
Sec. 9.707
NIC
H.
Updated credits of Texas Municipal Retirement System (1992)
Sec. 9.708
NIC
I.
Re-deposit of withdrawn funds
Sec. 9.709
NIC
CHAPTER 8: SUBDIVISIONS
Superseded by Ord. 9802-311
 
CHAPTER 9: TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
 
 
Section 1
Adoption of uniform act
Art. 12.100
§ 12.01.001
Section 2
Traffic-control devices
 
 
A.
Conform with Texas Manual of Uniform Traffic-Control Devices
Sec. 12.201
§ 12.02.001
B.
Through streets
Sec. 12.202
§ 12.02.031
C.
Four-way stop signs
Sec. 12.203
§ 12.02.032
D.
Special hazard intersections - stop signs
Sec. 12.204
§ 12.02.033
E.
Special hazard intersections - yield signs
Sec. 12.205
§ 12.02.034
F.
School zones
Sec. 12.206
§ 12.02.035
G.
Obedience to traffic control device required
Sec. 12.207
§ 12.02.002
Section 3
Speed limits
 
 
A.
Generally
Sec. 12.301
§ 12.04.001
B.
Exceptions
Sec. 12.302
§ 12.04.002
C.
Slow speed
Sec. 12.303
§ 12.04.003
D.
Emergency vehicles
Sec. 12.304
§ 12.04.004
E.
Special speed limits designated
Sec. 12.305
§ 12.04.005
Section 4
Parking
Art. 12.400
§ 12.05.001
Section 5
Railroads
 
 
A.
Speed limit
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2001 Code
 
B.
Crossing not to be blocked more than five (5) minutes
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2001 Code
 
C.
Duty of railroad companies to maintain crossing
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2001 Code
 
D.
Rights-of-way to be kept free of tall weeds and grass
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2001 Code
 
E.
Duty of agents to see that requirements of this section are complies with
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2001 Code
 
Section 6
Abandoned and junked motor vehicles
 
 
A.
Definitions
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2001 Code
 
B.
Enforcement generally
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2001 Code
 
C.
Authority to take possession of abandoned vehicles
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2001 Code
 
D.
Notice of impoundment
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2001 Code
 
E.
Auction sales; disposition of proceeds generally
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2001 Code
 
F.
Custody of vehicle by garagekeeper, police department; fee to accompany report of garagekeeper; proceeds of sale to garagekeeper and police
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2001 Code
 
G.
Disposal of vehicle to demolisher
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2001 Code
 
H.
Junked vehicles declared a public nuisance
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2001 Code
 
I.
Procedures for abating nuisance
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2001 Code
 
J.
Disposal of junked vehicles
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2001 Code
 
Section 7
Truck routes
 
 
A.
Definitions
Sec. 12.501
§ 12.06.001
B.
Through commercial vehicles
Sec. 12.502
§ 12.06.002
C.
Local commercial vehicles
Sec. 12.503
§ 12.06.003
D.
Truck routes designated
Sec. 12.504
§ 12.06.004
Section 8
One-way streets and alleys
 
 
A.
Designated one-way streets
Sec. 12.601
§ 12.03.001(a)
B.
Designated one-way alleys
Sec. 12.602
§ 12.03.001(b)
Section 9
No U-turn intersections designated
Art. 12.700
§ 12.03.002
CHAPTER 10: UTILITIES
 
 
Section 1
Administration and maintenance of utility services
 
 
A.
Application for services
Sec. 13.101
§ 13.02.001
B.
Utility deposit
Sec. 13.102
§ 13.02.002
C.
Metering
Sec. 13.103
§ 13.02.003
D.
Temporary termination of services
Sec. 13.104
§ 13.02.004
E.
Liability of city for damage
Sec. 13.105
§ 13.02.005
Section 2
Payment of utility bills
 
 
A.
No free service
Sec. 13.201
§ 13.03.001
B.
City council to establish rates
Sec. 13.202
§ 13.03.002
C.
Billing procedures
Sec. 13.203
§ 13.03.003
D.
Meter tampering
Sec. 13.204
§ 13.03.004
Section 3
Water service
 
 
A.
Rates and charges
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2001 Code
 
B.
Connection and repair of service
Sec. 13.302
§ 13.04.002
C.
Responsibility for leakage
Sec. 13.303
§ 13.04.003
D.
Turning water service on or off
Sec. 13.304
§ 13.04.004
E.
Extension of service to other premises
Sec. 13.305
§ 13.04.005
F.
Right of entry
Sec. 13.306
§ 13.04.006
G.
Repair of mains
Sec. 13.307
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2020 Code
H.
Regulations on laying of service pipe
Sec. 13.308
§ 13.04.007
I.
Emergency shut-off valve
Sec. 13.309
§ 13.04.008
J.
Defacing, breaking into, or tampering with waterworks property
Sec. 13.310
§ 13.04.009
K.
Waste of water prohibited
Sec. 13.311
§ 13.04.010
L.
Water usage restricted during emergencies
Sec. 13.312
§ 13.04.011
M.
Fire hydrant use restricted
Sec. 13.313
§ 13.04.012
N.
Resale of water
Sec. 13.314
§ 13.04.013
O.
Incorporation of this section into consumer contract
Sec. 13.315
§ 13.04.014
Section 4
Sewer service
 
 
A.
Sewer user charges
Sec. 13.401
§ 13.05.001
B.
Sewer tap charge
Sec. 13.402
§ 13.05.002
C.
Sewer connections
Sec. 13.404
§ 13.05.004
D.
Defacing, breaking into, or tampering with sewage works property prohibited
Sec. 13.405
§ 13.05.005
Section 5
Water and sewer main extension policy
 
 
A.
Extensions
Sec. 13.501
§ 13.06.001
B.
Application for extension
Sec. 13.502
§ 13.06.002
C.
City to own and maintain improvements
Sec. 13.503
§ 13.06.003
Section 6
Electrical service
 
 
A.
Definitions
Sec. 13.601
§ 13.07.001
B.
Electric rates
Sec. 13.602
§ 13.07.002
C.
Fuel cost adjustment clause
Sec. 13.603
§ 13.07.003
D.
Installations
Sec. 13.604
§ 13.07.004
E.
Meter reading and billing
Sec. 13.605
§ 13.07.005
F.
Right of access
Sec. 13.606
§ 13.07.006
G.
City to maintain continuous service
Sec. 13.607
§ 13.07.007
H.
Purchased power cost adjustment
Sec. 13.608
§ 13.07.008
Section 7
Industrial waste regulations
 
 
A.
Definitions
Sec. 13.701
§ 13.11.001
B.
Prohibited discharges
Sec. 13.702
§ 13.11.002
C.
Chemical discharges
Sec. 13.703
§ 13.11.003
D.
Hazardous metals and toxic materials
Sec. 13.704
§ 13.11.004
E.
Garbage
Sec. 13.705
§ 13.11.005
F.
Stormwater and other unpolluted drainage
Sec. 13.706
§ 13.11.006
G.
Temperature
Sec. 13.707
§ 13.11.007
H.
Radioactive wastes
Sec. 13.708
§ 13.11.008
I.
Impairment of facilities
Sec. 13.709
§ 13.11.009
J.
Compliance with existing authority
Sec. 13.710
§ 13.11.010
K.
Approving authority requirements
Sec. 13.711
§ 13.11.011
L.
Approving authority review and approval
Sec. 13.712
§ 13.11.012
M.
Requirements for traps
Sec. 13.713
§ 13.11.013
N.
Requirements for building sewers
Sec. 13.714
§ 13.11.014
O.
Sampling and testing
Sec. 13.715
§ 13.11.015
P.
Payment and agreement required
Sec. 13.716
§ 13.11.016
Q.
Industrial cost recovery system
Sec. 13.717
§ 13.11.017
R.
Savings clause
Sec. 13.718
§ 13.11.018
S.
Conditions or permits
Sec. 13.719
§ 13.11.019
T.
Power to enter property
Sec. 13.720
§ 13.11.020
U.
Authority to disconnect service
Sec. 13.721
§ 13.11.021
V.
Notice
Sec. 13.722
§ 13.11.022
W.
Continuing prohibited discharges
Sec. 13.723
§ 13.11.023
X.
Penalty
Sec. 13.724
§ 13.11.024
Section 8
Water wells
 
 
A.
Permit required
Sec. 13.801
§ 13.10.001
B.
Permit fee
Sec. 13.802
§ 13.10.002
C.
Building inspector to supervise work
Sec. 13.803
§ 13.10.004
D.
Windmills
Sec. 13.804
§ 13.10.005
E.
Electric pumps
Sec. 13.805
§ 13.10.006
F.
Penalty
Sec. 13.806
§ 13.10.007
G.
Location
Sec. 13.807
§ 13.10.003
H.
Conflicting
Sec. 13.808
NIC
I.
Meter requirements
Sec. 13.809
§ 13.10.008
Section 9
Water quality
NIC
 
Article I
In general
NIC
 
A.
Reserved
NIC
 
Article II
Phosphorus control
 
 
A.
Definitions
Sec. 13.901
§ 13.12.001
B.
Restrictions
Sec. 13.902
§ 13.12.002
CHAPTER 11: ZONING
 
 
Section 1
Airport zoning board created
Art. 14.100
§§ 1.04.061, 1.04.062
Section 2
Planning and zoning commission created
Art. 14.200
§§ 1.04.031—1.04.033
Section 3
Zoning ordinance adopted
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2001 Code
 
Appendix A
Zoning ordinance
Superseded by Ord. 9802-309