This table shows the location or gives the disposition of the chapters, sections and subsections of the 2001 Smithville Code of Ordinances within this revised code. The abbreviation “NIC” means the provision is not included in this code, though not necessarily repealed.
2001 CODE OF ORDINANCES
2020 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 CEMETERIES AND BURIAL OF THE DEAD
 
Sec. 1.201
Definitions
§ 1.10.001
Sec. 1.202
Authorizing cemeteries
§ 1.10.003
Sec. 1.203
Extensions of cemeteries
§ 1.10.004
Sec. 1.204
Establishment of new cemeteries
§ 1.10.005
Sec. 1.205
Depth of grave
§ 1.10.006
Sec. 1.206
Order for immediate interment
§ 1.10.007
Sec. 1.207
Permit for removal of body
§ 1.10.008
Sec. 1.208
Where applicable
§ 1.10.002
Sec. 1.209
Interment and disinterments generally
§ 1.10.009
Sec. 1.210
Disinterments and removals
§ 1.10.010
Sec. 1.211
Transfers or assignments
§ 1.10.011
Sec. 1.212
Control of work by cemetery
§ 1.10.012
Sec. 1.213
Decoration of plots
§ 1.10.013
Sec. 1.214
Roadways and replatting
§ 1.10.014
Sec. 1.215
Conduct of persons within the cemetery
§ 1.10.015
Sec. 1.216
Protection against loss
§ 1.10.016
Sec. 1.217
Change in address of plot owners
§ 1.10.017
Sec. 1.218
Memorial work and monuments
§ 1.10.018
Sec. 1.219
Private mausoleums, vaults, tombs
§ 1.10.019
Sec. 1.220
Acknowledgment
§ 1.10.020
Sec. 1.221
Fees charged for cemetery services
§ 1.10.021
ARTICLE 1.300 FISCAL YEAR
§ 1.02.002
ARTICLE 1.400 OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER
§ 1.02.003
ARTICLE 1.500 FORM OF GOVERNMENT
 
Sec. 1.501
Type of city
§ 1.02.001
Sec. 1.502
Place system for election of aldermen established
§ 1.03.003
ARTICLE 1.600 APPROPRIATION FOR ADVERTISING AND PROMOTING GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF CITY AUTHORIZED
§ 1.02.004
ARTICLE 1.700 AIRPORT RULES AND REGULATIONS
 
Sec. 1.701
Definitions
§ 1.11.031
Sec. 1.702
Scope
§ 1.11.032
Sec. 1.703
Penalties
§ 1.11.033
Sec. 1.704
Lost articles
§ 1.11.034
Sec. 1.705
Liability
§ 1.11.035
Sec. 1.706
Accident reports
§ 1.11.036
Sec. 1.707
Vehicles
§ 1.11.037
Sec. 1.708
Aircraft operation
§ 1.11.038
Sec. 1.709
Fueling and flammables
§ 1.11.039
Sec. 1.710
Public and tenant use
§ 1.11.040
Sec. 1.711
Schedule of charges
§ 1.11.041
Sec. 1.712
Revisions
§ 1.11.042
ARTICLE 1.800 CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST CITY
 
Sec. 1.801
Notice required for claims for damages against city
§ 1.02.041
Sec. 1.802
Plaintiff to apply for relief from city prior to instituting suit
§ 1.02.042
Sec. 1.803
Serving notices for claims for damages against city
§ 1.02.043
Sec. 1.804
No provisions of this article can be waived
§ 1.02.044
Sec. 1.805
Exceptions in cases of actual notice
§ 1.02.045
Sec. 1.806
Notice to be sworn to
§ 1.02.046
ARTICLE 1.900 LIBRARY REGULATIONS
 
Sec. 1.901
Failure to return library materials
§ 1.09.002
Sec. 1.902
Library board
§ 1.09.001
ARTICLE 1.1000 RECORDS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
 
Sec. 1.1001
Definition of city records
§ 1.06.001
Sec. 1.1002
City records declared public property
§ 1.06.002
Sec. 1.1003
Policy
§ 1.06.003
Sec. 1.1004
Office of records manager established
§ 1.06.004
Sec. 1.1005
Office of records manager duties
§ 1.06.005
Sec. 1.1006
Responsibilities of city department heads
§ 1.06.006
Sec. 1.1007
City offices to use records schedules
§ 1.06.007
Sec. 1.1008
Development of records retention and disposition schedules
§ 1.06.008
Sec. 1.1009
One-time destruction of obsolete records
§ 1.06.009
Sec. 1.1010
Records storage
§ 1.06.010
Sec. 1.1011
Preservation of permanent records
§ 1.06.011
Sec. 1.1012
Non-current records not to be maintained in office files
§ 1.06.012
Sec. 1.1013
Micrographics program established
§ 1.06.013
Sec. 1.1014
Records to be microphotographed
§ 1.06.014
Sec. 1.1015
Micrographics standards
§ 1.06.015
Sec. 1.1016
Accessibility of records on microform
§ 1.06.016
ARTICLE 1.1100 PARK RULES
 
Sec. 1.1101
Common rules within the boundaries of all parks and facilities
§ 1.08.002
Sec. 1.1102
Licenses and permits
§ 1.08.003
Sec. 1.1103
Penalties
§ 1.08.001
ARTICLE 1.1200 SMITHVILLE-LCRA RIVER BEND PARK
 
Sec. 1.1201
Park established
§ 1.08.033
Sec. 1.1202
Park use
§ 1.08.034
Sec. 1.1203
Civil rights
§ 1.08.035
Sec. 1.1204
Toxic wastes
§ 1.08.036
Sec. 1.1205
General regulations
§ 1.08.037
Sec. 1.1206
Licenses and permits
§ 1.08.038
Sec. 1.1207
Penalties for violation
§ 1.08.031
Sec. 1.1208
Conflict of ordinances
§ 1.08.032
ARTICLE 1.1300 EMERGENCY AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT
 
Sec. 1.1301
Organization
§ 1.05.001
Sec. 1.1302
Emergency management director - powers and duties
§ 1.05.002
Sec. 1.1303
Emergency management plan
§ 1.05.003
Sec. 1.1304
Interjurisdictional program
§ 1.05.004
Sec. 1.1305
Override
§ 1.05.005
Sec. 1.1306
Liability
§ 1.05.006
Sec. 1.1307
Commitment of funds
§ 1.05.007
Sec. 1.1308
Offenses; penalties
§ 1.05.008
Sec. 1.1309
Severability
NIC
Sec. 1.1310
Limitations
§ 1.05.009
Sec. 1.1311
Repealer
NIC
CHAPTER 2 ANIMAL CONTROL
 
ARTICLE 2.100 DEFINITIONS
§ 2.01.001
ARTICLE 2.200 SCHEDULE OF FEES
§ 2.01.003
ARTICLE 2.300 LICENSING
 
Sec. 2.301
Vaccination
§ 2.02.001
Sec. 2.302
Rabies tag
§ 2.02.002
Sec. 2.303
License required
§ 2.02.003
Sec. 2.304
Tag and collar
§ 2.02.004
Sec. 2.305
Enforcement
§ 2.02.005
ARTICLE 2.400 IMPOUNDMENT AND ADOPTION
 
Sec. 2.401
Impoundment
§ 2.03.001
Sec. 2.402
Payment for redemption of impounded dogs/cats
§ 2.03.002
Sec. 2.403
Disposition of impounded animals
§ 2.03.003
Sec. 2.404
Animal at large
§ 2.01.006
Sec. 2.405
Confinement during estrus
§ 2.01.007
Sec. 2.406
Adoption of impounded animal
§ 2.03.004
Sec. 2.407
Removal of animals from confinement
§ 2.03.005
ARTICLE 2.500 ANIMAL BITES
 
Sec. 2.501
Reporting bites, scratches and suspected rabies
§ 2.04.001
Sec. 2.502
Quarantine of dogs and cats - disposition of suspected animals
§ 2.04.002
ARTICLE 2.600 ANIMAL CARE
 
Sec. 2.601
Providing care required
§ 2.05.001
Sec. 2.602
Cruel treatment
§ 2.05.002
Sec. 2.603
Abandonment
§ 2.05.003
ARTICLE 2.700 ANIMAL NUISANCES
 
Sec. 2.701
Nuisance
§ 2.06.001
Sec. 2.702
Creating a health hazard
§ 2.06.002
Sec. 2.703
Tampering with traps and equipment
§ 2.01.004
Sec. 2.704
Authority to destroy injured/diseased animal
§ 2.01.005
Sec. 2.705
Excessive noise
§ 2.06.003
ARTICLE 2.800 ESTRAY AND OTHER LIVESTOCK
 
Sec. 2.801
Generally
§ 2.07.031
Sec. 2.802
Impoundment of fowl and other livestock
§ 2.07.032
Sec. 2.803
Advertisement of impounded estray, fowl and other livestock
§ 2.07.033
Sec. 2.804
Recovery by owner
§ 2.07.034
Sec. 2.805
Fees
§ 2.07.035
Sec. 2.806
Sale of estray, fowl and other livestock
§ 2.07.036
Sec. 2.807
Use of estray, fowl and other livestock
§ 2.07.037
Sec. 2.808
Death or escape of estray, fowl and other livestock
§ 2.07.038
Sec. 2.809
Location of space to be allotted for estray, fowl and other livestock; general requirements for enclosures
§ 2.07.001
ARTICLE 2.900 DANGEROUS, WILD AND EXOTIC ANIMALS
 
Sec. 2.901
Dangerous dog
§ 2.08.031
Sec. 2.902
Notification of declaration of a dangerous dog
§ 2.08.032
Sec. 2.903
Requirements for registration and possession of a dangerous dog
§ 2.08.033
Sec. 2.904
Attack by registered dangerous dog
§ 2.08.034
Sec. 2.905
Penalties for violation of this article
§ 2.08.035
Sec. 2.906
Exhibitions of wild/exotic/dangerous animals prohibited
§ 2.08.001
Sec. 2.907
Prohibited animals
§ 2.08.002
Sec. 2.908
Restricted animals
§ 2.08.003(a)
Sec. 2.909
Permit required for restricted animal ownership
§ 2.08.003(b)
Sec. 2.910
Violation of permit requirements
§ 2.08.003(c)
Sec. 2.911
Exceptions
§ 2.08.004
ARTICLE 2.1000 KENNELS
 
Sec. 2.1001
Permits required
§ 2.09.001
Sec. 2.1002
Permits
§ 2.09.002
Sec. 2.1003
Kennel facility requirements
§ 2.09.003
Sec. 2.1004
Violation of permit requirements
§ 2.09.004
Sec. 2.1005
Exemptions
§ 2.09.005
ARTICLE 2.1100 PENALTY
§ 2.01.002
CHAPTER 3 BUILDING REGULATIONS
 
ARTICLE 3.100 BUILDING CODE
 
Sec. 3.101
Purpose and adoption of building code
§ 3.02.031
Sec. 3.102
Permit fees
§ 3.02.032
Sec. 3.103
Appeals
§ 3.02.033
Sec. 3.104
Violations and penalties
§ 3.02.034
ARTICLE 3.200 SIGNS
 
Sec. 3.201
Billboards prohibited
§ 3.05.002(a)
Sec. 3.202
Billboard defined
§ 3.05.002(b)
Sec. 3.203
Signs in buildings
§ 3.05.002(c)
ARTICLE 3.300 FENCES
§ 3.06.001
ARTICLE 3.400 STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND ALLEYS
 
Sec. 3.401
Bond and license for sidewalk builders
§ 3.08.001
Sec. 3.402
Penalty for obstructing streets
§ 3.08.002
Sec. 3.403
Moving vehicles at request of street cleaner
§ 3.08.003
Sec. 3.404
Trash, etc. not to be deposited on streets and sidewalks
§ 3.08.004
Sec. 3.405
Permits required for alterations, obstructions, etc. of sewers, gutters
§ 3.08.005
Sec. 3.406
Defacing street signs and sign posts
§ 3.08.006
Sec. 3.407
Permit required for cutting streets or alleys
§ 3.08.007
Sec. 3.408
Stands; permits required
§ 3.08.008
Sec. 3.409
Privileges allowed merchants
§ 3.08.009
ARTICLE 3.500 PLUMBING CODE
 
Sec. 3.501
Adoption
§ 3.02.101
Sec. 3.502
Plumbing license law adopted
§ 3.02.102
ARTICLE 3.600 GAS CODE ADOPTED
§ 3.02.141
ARTICLE 3.700 LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS CODE
 
Sec. 3.701
General requirements
§ 5.05.001
Sec. 3.702
Standards
§ 5.05.002
Sec. 3.703
Inspection required
§ 5.05.003
Sec. 3.704
Tank trucks and trailers
§ 5.05.004
Sec. 3.705
Malodorant required
§ 5.05.005
ARTICLE 3.800 OIL-BURNING EQUIPMENT CODE
§ 5.06.001
ARTICLE 3.900 ELECTRICAL CODE
 
Sec. 3.901
Office of electrical inspector created
§ 3.02.221
Sec. 3.902
Qualifications of electrical inspector
§ 3.02.222
Sec. 3.903
Wires; their use and installation
§ 3.02.181
Sec. 3.904
Master electrician’s license required
§ 3.02.261
Sec. 3.905
Master electrician’s license fee, bond
§ 3.02.262
Sec. 3.906
Journeyman electrician’s license
§ 3.02.263
Sec. 3.907
Revocation of license
§ 3.02.264
Sec. 3.908
Funds received from forfeited bond
§ 3.02.265
Sec. 3.909
Conduits and switch boxes for churches, theaters, commercial buildings
§ 3.02.182
Sec. 3.910
Duty of electrical inspector
§ 3.02.223
Sec. 3.911
Wires shall not interfere with fire department
§ 3.02.183
Sec. 3.912
Signal wires and power lines on same pole
§ 3.02.184
Sec. 3.913
Assistant electrical inspectors
§ 3.02.224
Sec. 3.914
Right of entry of electrical inspector
§ 3.02.225
Sec. 3.915
Definitions of electrical wiring and apparatus
§ 3.02.226
Sec. 3.916
Authority of electrical inspector
§ 3.02.227
Sec. 3.917
Erection of electric signs
§ 3.02.228
Sec. 3.918
Concealed wires by permission of inspector
§ 3.02.229
Sec. 3.919
Emergency cut-off of electricity
§ 3.02.230
Sec. 3.920
Permit acquired for alteration or installation
§ 3.02.231
Sec. 3.921
Application necessary before issuance of permit
§ 3.02.232
Sec. 3.922
Inspections, standards, fees and reinspections
§ 3.02.233
Sec. 3.923
Unlawful to interfere with inspector
§ 3.02.234
Sec. 3.924
Records of inspector
§ 3.02.235
Sec. 3.925
Personal liability
§ 3.02.236
ARTICLE 3.1000 FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS
 
Sec. 3.1001
Statutory authorization
§ 3.04.001
Sec. 3.1002
Findings of fact
§ 3.04.002
Sec. 3.1003
Statement of purpose
§ 3.04.003
Sec. 3.1004
Methods of reducing flood losses
§ 3.04.004
Sec. 3.1005
Definitions
§ 3.04.005
Sec. 3.1006
General provisions
§ 3.04.006
Sec. 3.1007
Administration
§ 3.04.007
Sec. 3.1008
Provisions for flood hazard reduction
§ 3.04.008
ARTICLE 3.1100 SUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS
 
Sec. 3.1101
Definitions
§ 3.03.001
Sec. 3.1102
Buildings standards committee
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2020 Code
Sec. 3.1103
Substandard buildings declared nuisance
§ 3.03.002
Sec. 3.1104
Regulations and procedures for vacating, repairing or demolishing
§ 3.03.003
Sec. 3.1105
Right of appeal
§ 3.03.004
Sec. 3.1106
Standards to be considered by the board of adjustment
§ 3.03.005
Sec. 3.1107
Duty of city attorney
§ 3.03.006
Sec. 3.1108
Penalties for violation of article
§ 3.03.007
ARTICLE 3.1200 TREES
 
Sec. 3.1201
Definitions
§ 3.07.061
Sec. 3.1202
City tree board
§ 3.07.031
Sec. 3.1203
Street trees to be planted
§ 3.07.062
Sec. 3.1204
Public tree care
§ 3.07.063
Sec. 3.1205
Tree topping
§ 3.07.064
Sec. 3.1206
Pruning, corner clearance
§ 3.07.065
Sec. 3.1207
Removal of stumps
§ 3.07.066
Sec. 3.1208
Arborists license and bond
§ 3.07.067
Sec. 3.1209
Review by city council
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2020 Code
ARTICLE 3.1300 OTHER CODES
 
 
Mechanical code
§ 3.02.301
 
Fire code
§ 5.03.001
CHAPTER 4 BUSINESS REGULATIONS
 
ARTICLE 4.100 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
 
Sec. 4.101
Fees for permits
§ 4.02.001
Sec. 4.102
Location restricted
§ 4.02.002
ARTICLE 4.200 TAXICABS
 
Sec. 4.201
Definitions
§ 4.03.001
Sec. 4.202
License required
§ 4.03.031
Sec. 4.203
Declaration of public convenience and necessity
§ 4.03.032
Sec. 4.204
Application for license
§ 4.03.033
Sec. 4.205
Investigation of applicant
§ 4.03.034
Sec. 4.206
Approval or denial of application
§ 4.03.035
Sec. 4.207
Insurance requirements
§ 4.03.036
Sec. 4.208
License fee
§ 4.03.037
Sec. 4.209
Transfer of license
§ 4.03.038
ARTICLE 4.300 PEDDLERS
 
Sec. 4.301
License required
§ 4.04.002
Sec. 4.302
License application
§ 4.04.003
Sec. 4.303
Bond required
§ 4.04.004
Sec. 4.304
Applicability
§ 4.04.001
Sec. 4.305
License fee
§ 4.04.005
Sec. 4.306
Exceptions
§ 4.04.006(a)
Sec. 4.307
Proof of identity
§ 4.04.006(b)
Sec. 4.308
Interstate commerce defined
§ 4.04.006(c)
Sec. 4.309
Peddler refusing to leave
§ 4.04.007
ARTICLE 4.400 SOLICITORS
 
Sec. 4.401
Permit required
§ 4.05.001
Sec. 4.402
Permit application
§ 4.05.002
Sec. 4.403
Misrepresentation unlawful
§ 4.05.004
Sec. 4.404
License fee
§ 4.05.003
ARTICLE 4.500 PEST CONTROL OPERATORS
§ 4.11.001
ARTICLE 4.600 CIRCUS, TENT SHOWS AND CARNIVALS
 
Sec. 4.601
Location of circuses
§ 4.07.001
Sec. 4.602
Bond required
§ 4.07.002
Sec. 4.603
Permit required
§ 4.07.031
Sec. 4.604
Application for permit
§ 4.07.032
Sec. 4.605
Issuance of permit; license fees
§ 4.07.033
Sec. 4.606
Refusal or revocation of permit
§ 4.07.034
Sec. 4.607
Operation after expiration or revocation of permit
§ 4.07.035
Sec. 4.608
Carnivals restricted
§ 4.07.003
Sec. 4.609
When not applicable
§ 4.07.004
ARTICLE 4.700 REGULATION OF OIL AND GAS WELLS
 
Sec. 4.701
Definitions
§ 4.08.001
Sec. 4.702
Well drilling and operation permit
 
 
Required
§ 4.08.031
 
(1) Permit application
§ 4.08.032
 
(2) Public hearing
§ 4.08.033
 
(3) Issuance and form of permit
§ 4.08.034
 
(4) Indemnity bond and insurance requirements
§ 4.08.035
 
(5) Termination of permit
§ 4.08.036
 
(6) Refusal of permit
§ 4.08.037
 
(7) Liability obligation of permittee
§ 4.08.038
 
(8) Rights of land owner
§ 4.08.039
Sec. 4.703
Drilling and producing operations
 
 
(a) Well locations
§ 4.08.071
 
(b) General
§ 4.08.072
ARTICLE 4.800 FAIR HOUSING
 
Sec. 4.801
Declaration
§ 1.07.031
Sec. 4.802
Definitions
§ 1.07.032
Sec. 4.803
Interpretation and effect
§ 1.07.033
Sec. 4.804
Discrimination in the sale or rental of housing
§ 1.07.034
Sec. 4.805
Discrimination in housing financing
§ 1.07.035
Sec. 4.806
Discrimination in providing brokerage service
§ 1.07.036
Sec. 4.807
Unlawful intimidation
§ 1.07.037
Sec. 4.808
Exemptions and exclusions
§ 1.07.038
Sec. 4.809
Violations
§ 1.07.039
Sec. 4.810
Enforcement
§ 1.07.040
ARTICLE 4.900 SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES
 
Sec. 4.901
Definitions
§ 4.09.001
Sec. 4.902
Findings and purpose
§ 4.09.002
Sec. 4.903
Enforcement
§ 4.09.003
Sec. 4.904
Injunction
§ 4.09.004
Sec. 4.905
Location
§ 4.09.005
Sec. 4.906
Inspection
§ 4.09.006
Sec. 4.907
Display of sexually explicit material to minors
§ 4.09.007
Sec. 4.908
Additional restriction for escort agencies
§ 4.09.008
Sec. 4.909
Additional restrictions for nude model studios
§ 4.09.009
Sec. 4.910
Additional restrictions for adult theaters and adult motion picture theaters
§ 4.09.010
Sec. 4.911
Additional restrictions for adult motels
§ 4.09.011
Sec. 4.912
Additional requirements for sexual encounter centers
§ 4.09.012
Sec. 4.913
Adult bookstores and adult arcades
§ 4.09.013
Sec. 4.914
Exhibition of sexually explicit films or videos
§ 4.09.014
Sec. 4.915
Signs required
§ 4.09.015
Sec. 4.916
Preexisting uses
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2020 Code
Sec. 4.917
License required
§ 4.09.041
Sec. 4.918
License fee
§ 4.09.042
Sec. 4.919
License issuance
§ 4.09.043
Sec. 4.920
License transferability
§ 4.09.044
Sec. 4.921
Expiration
§ 4.09.045
Sec. 4.922
Suspension
§ 4.09.046
Sec. 4.923
License revocation
§ 4.09.047
Sec. 4.924
Appeals
§ 4.09.048
ARTICLE 4.1000 GARAGE SALES
 
 
(a) Definition
§ 4.06.001
 
(b) Merchandise offered for sale
§ 4.06.002
 
(c) Hours of operation
§ 4.06.003
 
(d) Advertising
§ 4.06.004
 
(e) Times permitted
§ 4.06.005
CHAPTER 5 FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION
 
ARTICLE 5.100 FIRE DEPARTMENT
 
Sec. 5.101
Fire marshal
§ 5.02.001
Sec. 5.102
Fire department organization
§ 5.02.002
Sec. 5.103
Power to enter premises
§ 5.02.003
Sec. 5.104
Investigation of fires
§ 5.02.004
Sec. 5.105
Fires apparently resulting from carelessness or design
§ 5.02.005
Sec. 5.106
Authority to examine premises where fire occurs and adjoining premises
§ 5.02.006
Sec. 5.107
Authority of fire marshal to take testimony
§ 5.02.007
Sec. 5.108
Order to eliminate hazards
§ 5.02.008
Sec. 5.109
Fire marshal records
§ 5.02.009
ARTICLE 5.200 FIRE LIMITS
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2020 Code
ARTICLE 5.300 FIREWORKS
 
Sec. 5.301
Fireworks defined
§ 5.04.001
Sec. 5.302
Public displays
§ 5.04.002
Sec. 5.303
Exemptions
§ 5.04.003
Sec. 5.304
Seizure
§ 5.04.004
ARTICLE 5.400 ARSON REWARD
§ 5.01.001
CHAPTER 6 HEALTH AND SANITATION
 
ARTICLE 6.100 SEPTIC TANKS
§ 6.01.001
ARTICLE 6.200 FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS
 
Sec. 6.201
Adoption of Texas Food Establishment Rules
§ 6.02.001
Sec. 6.202
Definitions
§ 6.02.002
Sec. 6.203
Permits and exemptions
§ 6.02.031
Sec. 6.204
Application for permit and fees
§ 6.02.032
Sec. 6.205
Review of plans
§ 6.02.033
Sec. 6.206
Suspension of permit
§ 6.02.034
Sec. 6.207
Revocation of permit
§ 6.02.035
Sec. 6.208
Administrative process
§ 6.02.036
Sec. 6.209
Remedies
§ 6.02.003
ARTICLE 6.300 COMPREHENSIVE GARBAGE REGULATIONS
 
Sec. 6.301
Adoption of contract with Browning-Ferris Industries
§ 13.08.001
Sec. 6.302
Rates and charges
§ 13.08.002
Sec. 6.303
Depositing garbage, trash and handbills on streets, automobiles or premises prohibited
§ 13.08.003
Sec. 6.304
Collection of brush and rubbish
§ 13.08.004
Sec. 6.305
Disposition of waste from building operations
§ 13.08.006
Sec. 6.306
Wastes from tree trimming operations
§ 13.08.005
Sec. 6.307
Duty of owner or occupant to see that cans and receptacles are emptied; report required after seven days
§ 13.08.007
Sec. 6.308
Duty of city manager or his authorized representative as to inspection and enforcement of article
§ 13.08.008
ARTICLE 6.400 PROPERTY TO BE KEPT FREE OF WEEDS AND UNWHOLESOME CONDITIONS
 
Sec. 6.401
Unwholesome conditions specified; unlawful to maintain
§ 6.03.001
Sec. 6.402
Abatement of unwholesome conditions; notice
§ 6.03.002
Sec. 6.403
Enforcement action by city
§ 6.03.003
Sec. 6.404
Abatement expenses; property assessments; lien
§ 6.03.004
Sec. 6.405
Immediate abatement of dangerous weeds
§ 6.03.005
Sec. 6.406
Notice given within one year
§ 6.03.006
Sec. 6.407
Penalty
§ 6.03.007
CHAPTER 7 MUNICIPAL COURT
 
ARTICLE 7.100 MUNICIPAL COURT
 
Sec. 7.101
Creation of court
§ 7.01.001
Sec. 7.102
Jurisdiction
§ 7.01.002
Sec. 7.103
Judge
§ 7.01.003
Sec. 7.104
Court clerk
§ 7.01.004
Sec. 7.105
Procedure
 
 
(a)—(h) Rules of procedure
§ 7.01.005
 
(i) Warrant fees
§ 7.02.001
ARTICLE 7.200 MUNICIPAL COURT TECHNOLOGY FUND
 
Sec. 7.201
Establishment of municipal court technology fund
§ 7.02.002(a)
Sec. 7.202
Establishment of amount of the fee and assessment and collection
§ 7.02.002(b)
Sec. 7.203
Designated use of the fund and administration
§ 7.02.002(c)
CHAPTER 8 OFFENSES AND NUISANCES
 
ARTICLE 8.100 UNLAWFUL TO DAMAGE CITY PROPERTY
 
Sec. 8.101
Destruction or injury of trees and plants
§ 8.02.003
Sec. 8.102
Defacing of property
§ 8.02.001
Sec. 8.103
Damaging streets and sidewalks
§ 8.02.002
Sec. 8.104
Signs and pictures on public property
§ 8.02.004
Sec. 8.105
Street lights and signals
§ 8.02.005
Sec. 8.106
Defacing show windows
§ 8.02.006
ARTICLE 8.200 CURFEW FOR MINORS
 
Sec. 8.201
Definitions
§ 8.03.031
Sec. 8.202
Offenses
§ 8.03.032
Sec. 8.203
Defenses
§ 8.03.033
Sec. 8.204
Enforcement
§ 8.03.034
Sec. 8.205
Penalties
§ 8.03.035
ARTICLE 8.300 NUISANCES
 
Sec. 8.301
General definition of nuisance
§ 8.04.002
Sec. 8.302
Noise and sound level regulation
 
 
(a) Definitions
§ 8.04.031
 
(b) Maximum permissible sound levers
§ 8.04.033
 
(c) General prohibition
§ 8.04.034
 
(d) Noisy vehicles generally
§ 8.04.035
 
(e) Amplified sound from motor vehicle
§ 8.04.036
 
(f) Defenses
§ 8.04.037
 
(g) Method of sound measurement
§ 8.04.038
 
(h) Permit required for use of outdoor sound amplification equipment
Dltd. by Ord. 2022-617
 
(i) Penalty
§ 8.04.032
Sec. 8.303
Offensive odor nuisances
§ 8.04.003
Sec. 8.304
Trash and rubbish nuisances
§ 8.04.004
Sec. 8.305
Penalty
§ 8.04.001
ARTICLE 8.400 DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS
§ 8.05.001
ARTICLE 8.500 ABANDONED PROPERTY OTHER THAN MOTOR VEHICLES
 
Sec. 8.501
What constitutes abandoned property; impoundment authorized
§ 8.07.001
Sec. 8.502
Notice to owner of impoundment
§ 8.07.002
Sec. 8.503
Lien on impounded property
§ 8.07.003
Sec. 8.504
Redemption of impounded property
§ 8.07.004
Sec. 8.505
Sale of unredeemed property
§ 8.07.005
Sec. 8.506
Disposition of proceeds of sale
§ 8.07.006
Sec. 8.507
Impoundment fees and charges
§ 8.07.007
ARTICLE 8.600 ABANDONED OR INOPERABLE VEHICLES
 
Sec. 8.601
Definitions
§ 8.08.001
Sec. 8.602
Leaving inoperable motor vehicle unattended prohibited
§ 8.08.031
Sec. 8.603
Abandonment of vehicle prohibited; adoption of state law by reference
§ 8.08.032
Sec. 8.604
Authority of city to impound
§ 8.08.033
Sec. 8.605
Interference with impoundment prohibited
§ 8.08.034
Sec. 8.606
Required notice prior to impoundment
§ 8.08.035
Sec. 8.607
Impoundment, storage and other fees
§ 8.08.036
Sec. 8.608
Notice of sale at public auction
§ 8.08.037
Sec. 8.609
Record keeping requirements
§ 8.08.038
Sec. 8.610
Right to hearing by owner of impounded vehicle
§ 8.08.039
Sec. 8.611
Written request for hearing
§ 8.08.040
Sec. 8.612
Hearing procedure
§ 8.08.041
Sec. 8.613
Payment of storage costs based on results of hearing
§ 8.08.042
ARTICLE 8.700 JUNKED VEHICLES
 
Sec. 8.701
Declared to be a nuisance
Art. 8.08, div. 3
Sec. 8.702
Prohibited on private property
Art. 8.08, div. 3
Sec. 8.703
Notice to abate to be mailed to owner
Art. 8.08, div. 3
Sec. 8.704
Visible notice to be placed on junked vehicles
Art. 8.08, div. 3
Sec. 8.705
Right to hearing by vehicle owner
Art. 8.08, div. 3
Sec. 8.706
Authority to abate when vehicle owner cannot be found
Art. 8.08, div. 3
Sec. 8.707
Abatement when owner does not comply with notice to abate
Art. 8.08, div. 3
Sec. 8.708
Notice of impoundment of junked vehicle to be given to state
Art. 8.08, div. 3
Sec. 8.709
Disposition of impounded vehicles
Art. 8.08, div. 3
Sec. 8.710
Exemptions
Art. 8.08, div. 3
Sec. 8.711
Relocation of junked vehicles
Art. 8.08, div. 3
Sec. 8.712
Violations
Art. 8.08, div. 3
ARTICLE 8.800 JUNK YARDS
 
Sec. 8.801
Definitions
§ 4.10.001
Sec. 8.802
Conformance
§ 4.10.002
Sec. 8.803
Physical requirements
§ 4.10.003
Sec. 8.804
Violation shall constitute nuisance
§ 4.10.004
Sec. 8.805
Junk dealers; license required; fee
§ 4.10.005
Sec. 8.806
Register of purchases from minors
§ 4.10.006
CHAPTER 9 PERSONNEL
 
ARTICLE 9.100 HOSPITAL AUTHORITY
 
Sec. 9.101
Created
§ 1.04.121
Sec. 9.102
Board of directors
§ 1.04.122(a)
Sec. 9.103
Authority
§ 1.04.123
ARTICLE 9.200 HOUSING AUTHORITY CREATED
§ 1.04.151
ARTICLE 9.300 RAILROAD HISTORICAL PARK BOARD
 
Sec. 9.301
Created
§ 1.04.091
Sec. 9.302
Organization
§ 1.04.092
Sec. 9.303
Rules
§ 1.04.093
Sec. 9.304
Special revenue fund established
§ 1.04.094
Sec. 9.305
Expenditures
§ 1.04.095
Sec. 9.306
Master plan
§ 1.04.096
ARTICLE 9.400 CITY OFFICERS
 
Sec. 9.401
Office of the mayor
§ 1.03.001
Sec. 9.402
Office of the city secretary
§ 9.02.002
Sec. 9.403
City councilmember
§ 1.03.002
 
Meetings
§ 1.03.031
Sec. 9.404
City attorney
§ 9.02.003
Sec. 9.405
City police chief
§ 9.02.004
Sec. 9.406
City health authority
§ 9.02.005
Sec. 9.407
Building official/inspector
§ 9.02.006
Sec. 9.408
Other city employees
§ 9.02.007
Sec. 9.409
Emergency action by officers agents or employees of the city
§ 9.01.002
Sec. 9.410
City manager
§ 9.02.001
ARTICLE 9.500 POLICE RESERVE FORCE
 
Sec. 9.501
Established
§ 9.03.031
Sec. 9.502
Appointment
§ 9.03.032
Sec. 9.503
Pensions
§ 9.03.033
Sec. 9.504
Power of mayor not limited
§ 9.03.034
Sec. 9.505
Standards
§ 9.03.035
ARTICLE 9.600 EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK
§ 9.01.001
ARTICLE 9.700 TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM
 
Sec. 9.701
Participation authorized
NIC
Sec. 9.702
Supplemental benefits fund of Texas Municipal Retirement System
NIC
Sec. 9.703
Supplemental death benefits fund of Texas Municipal Retirement System
NIC
Sec. 9.704
Updated service credits of Texas Municipal Retirement System (1984)
NIC
Sec. 9.705
Updated service credits of Texas Municipal Retirement System (1988)
NIC
Sec. 9.706
Granting additional benefits
NIC
Sec. 9.707
Updated service credits of Texas Municipal Retirement System (1989)
NIC
Sec. 9.708
Updated credits of Texas Municipal Retirement System (1992)
NIC
Sec. 9.709
Re-deposit of withdrawn funds
NIC
Sec. 9.710
Updated credits—2001
NIC
CHAPTER 10 SUBDIVISION REGULATION
 
ARTICLE 10.100 ADOPTION OF SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE
§ 10.02.001
EXHIBIT A SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE
Ch. 10, exhibit A
CHAPTER 11 TAXATION
 
ARTICLE 11.100 SALES TAX
 
Sec. 11.101
Adopted
§ 11.03.001
Sec. 11.102
Ratified
§ 11.03.002
Sec. 11.103
Additional one-half of one percent sales tax
§ 11.03.003
ARTICLE 11.200 PROPERTY TAX
 
Sec. 11.201
Participation in appraisal district
§ 11.02.001
Sec. 11.202
Exemptions
§ 11.02.002
Sec. 11.203
Tax due date
§ 11.02.003
Sec. 11.204
Additional penalty for collection costs
§ 11.02.004
ARTICLE 11.300 HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX
 
Sec. 11.301
Definitions
§ 11.04.001
Sec. 11.302
Tax levied; amount; exemptions
§ 11.04.002
Sec. 11.303
Collection of tax
§ 11.04.003
Sec. 11.304
Hotel and occupancy tax; quarterly report
§ 11.04.004
Sec. 11.305
Rules and regulations of city secretary; access to books and records
§ 11.04.005
Sec. 11.306
Penalties
§ 11.04.006
Sec. 11.307
Additional penalties
§ 11.04.007
Sec. 11.308
Additional authorization to bring suit
§ 11.04.008
Sec. 11.309
Use of revenue derived from levy of hotel occupancy tax
§ 11.04.009
Sec. 11.310
Administrative requirements; accountability; keeping of records
§ 11.04.010
Sec. 11.311
Effective date
§ 11.04.011
Sec. 11.312
Extraterritorial jurisdiction
§ 11.04.012
CHAPTER 12 TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES
 
ARTICLE 12.100 ADOPTION OF UNIFORM ACT
§ 12.01.001
ARTICLE 12.200 TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
 
Sec. 12.201
Conform with Texas Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices
§ 12.02.001
Sec. 12.202
Through streets
§ 12.02.031
Sec. 12.203
Four-way stop signs
§ 12.02.032
Sec. 12.204
Special hazard intersections - stop signs
§ 12.02.033
Sec. 12.205
Special hazard intersections - yield signs
§ 12.02.034
Sec. 12.206
School zones
§ 12.02.035
Sec. 12.207
Obedience to traffic-control device required
§ 12.02.002
ARTICLE 12.300 SPEED LIMITS
 
Sec. 12.301
Generally
§ 12.04.001
Sec. 12.302
Exceptions
§ 12.04.002
Sec. 12.303
Slow speed
§ 12.04.003
Sec. 12.304
Emergency vehicles
§ 12.04.004
Sec. 12.305
Special speed limits designated
§ 12.04.005
ARTICLE 12.400 PARKING
§ 12.05.001
ARTICLE 12.500 TRUCK ROUTES
 
Sec. 12.501
Definitions
§ 12.06.001
Sec. 12.502
Through commercial vehicles
§ 12.06.002
Sec. 12.503
Local commercial vehicles
§ 12.06.003
Sec. 12.504
Truck routes designated
§ 12.06.004
ARTICLE 12.600 ONE-WAY STREETS AND ALLEYS
 
Sec. 12.601
Designated one-way streets
§ 12.03.001(a)
Sec. 12.602
Designated one-way alleys
§ 12.03.001(b)
ARTICLE 12.700 NO U-TURN INTERSECTIONS DESIGNATED
§ 12.03.002
ARTICLE 12.800 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, TRAILERS, AND COMMERCIAL VEHICLES PARKED OR STORED ON RIGHT-OF-WAYS
 
Sec. 12.801
Definitions
§ 12.05.031
Sec. 12.802
Prohibited activities
§ 12.05.032
CHAPTER 13 UTILITIES
 
ARTICLE 13.100 ADMINISTRATION AND MAINTENANCE OF UTILITY SERVICES
 
Sec. 13.101
Application for services
§ 13.02.001
Sec. 13.102
Utility deposit
§ 13.02.002
Sec. 13.103
Metering
§ 13.02.003
Sec. 13.104
Temporary termination of service
§ 13.02.004
Sec. 13.105
Liability of city for damage
§ 13.02.005
Sec. 13.106
Service fee for transfers
§ 13.02.006
ARTICLE 13.200 PAYMENT OF UTILITY BILLS
 
Sec. 13.201
No free service
§ 13.03.001
Sec. 13.202
City council to establish rates
§ 13.03.002
Sec. 13.203
Billing procedures
§ 13.03.003
Sec. 13.204
Meter tampering
§ 13.03.004
ARTICLE 13.300 WATER SERVICE
 
Sec. 13.301
Rates and charges
§ 13.04.001
Sec. 13.302
Connection and repair of service
§ 13.04.002
Sec. 13.303
Responsibility for leakage
§ 13.04.003
Sec. 13.304
Turning water service on or off
§ 13.04.004
Sec. 13.305
Extension of service to other premises
§ 13.04.005
Sec. 13.306
Right of entry
§ 13.04.006
Sec. 13.307
Repair of mains
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2020 Code
Sec. 13.308
Regulations on laying of service pipe
§ 13.04.007
Sec. 13.309
Emergency shut-off valve
§ 13.04.008
Sec. 13.310
Defacing, breaking into, or tampering with waterworks property
§ 13.04.009
Sec. 13.311
Waste of water prohibited
§ 13.04.010
Sec. 13.312
Water usage restricted during emergencies
§ 13.04.011
Sec. 13.313
Fire hydrant use restricted
§ 13.04.012
Sec. 13.314
Resale of water
§ 13.04.013
Sec. 13.315
Incorporation of this article into consumer contract
§ 13.04.014
ARTICLE 13.400 SEWER SERVICE
 
Sec. 13.401
Sewer user charges
§ 13.05.001
Sec. 13.402
Sewer tap charge
§ 13.05.002
Sec. 13.403
Sewer rates
§ 13.05.003
Sec. 13.404
Sewer connections
§ 13.05.004
Sec. 13.405
Defacing, breaking into, or tampering with sewage works property prohibited
§ 13.05.005
ARTICLE 13.500 WATER AND SEWER MAIN EXTENSION POLICY
 
Sec. 13.501
Extensions
§ 13.06.001
Sec. 13.502
Application for extension
§ 13.06.002
Sec. 13.503
City to own and maintain improvements
§ 13.06.003
Sec. 13.504
Water and sewer extensions outside the city limits
§ 13.06.004
ARTICLE 13.600 ELECTRICAL SERVICE
 
Sec. 13.601
Definitions
§ 13.07.001
Sec. 13.602
Electric rates
§ 13.07.002
Sec. 13.603
Fuel cost adjustment clause
§ 13.07.003
Sec. 13.604
Installations
§ 13.07.004
Sec. 13.605
Meter reading and billing
§ 13.07.005
Sec. 13.606
Right of access
§ 13.07.006
Sec. 13.607
City to maintain continuous service
§ 13.07.007
Sec. 13.608
Purchased power cost adjustment
§ 13.07.008
ARTICLE 13.700 INDUSTRIAL WASTE REGULATIONS
 
Sec. 13.701
Definitions
§ 13.11.001
Sec. 13.702
Prohibited discharges
§ 13.11.002
Sec. 13.703
Chemical discharges
§ 13.11.003
Sec. 13.704
Hazardous metals and toxic materials
§ 13.11.004
Sec. 13.705
Garbage
§ 13.11.005
Sec. 13.706
Storm water and other unpolluted drainage
§ 13.11.006
Sec. 13.707
Temperature
§ 13.11.007
Sec. 13.708
Radioactive wastes
§ 13.11.008
Sec. 13.709
Impairment of facilities
§ 13.11.009
Sec. 13.710
Compliance with existing authority
§ 13.11.010
Sec. 13.711
Approving authority requirements
§ 13.11.011
Sec. 13.712
Approving authority review and approval
§ 13.11.012
Sec. 13.713
Requirements for traps
§ 13.11.013
Sec. 13.714
Requirements for building sewers
§ 13.11.014
Sec. 13.715
Sampling and testing
§ 13.11.015
Sec. 13.716
Payment and agreement required
§ 13.11.016
Sec. 13.717
Industrial cost recovery system
§ 13.11.017
Sec. 13.718
Savings clause
§ 13.11.018
Sec. 13.719
Conditions or permits
§ 13.11.019
Sec. 13.720
Power to enter property
§ 13.11.020
Sec. 13.721
Authority to disconnect service
§ 13.11.021
Sec. 13.722
Notice
§ 13.11.022
Sec. 13.723
Continuing prohibited discharges
§ 13.11.023
Sec. 13.724
Penalty
§ 13.11.024
ARTICLE 13.800 WATER WELLS
 
Sec. 13.801
Permit required
§ 13.10.001
Sec. 13.802
Permit fee
§ 13.10.002
Sec. 13.803
Building inspector to supervise work
§ 13.10.004
Sec. 13.804
Windmills
§ 13.10.005
Sec. 13.805
Electric pumps
§ 13.10.006
Sec. 13.806
Penalty
§ 13.10.007
Sec. 13.807
Location
§ 13.10.003
Sec. 13.808
Conflicting
NIC
Sec. 13.809
Meter requirements
§ 13.10.008
ARTICLE 13.900 PHOSPHORUS CONTROL
 
Sec. 13.901
Definitions
§ 13.12.001
Sec. 13.902
Restrictions
§ 13.12.002
ARTICLE 13.1000 DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLAN
 
Sec. 13.1001
Declaration of policy, purpose, and intent
§ 13.14.001
Sec. 13.1002
Public involvement
§ 13.14.002
Sec. 13.1003
Public education
§ 13.14.003
Sec. 13.1004
Coordination with regional water planning groups
§ 13.14.004
Sec. 13.1005
Authorization
§ 13.14.005
Sec. 13.1006
Application
§ 13.14.006
Sec. 13.1007
Definitions
§ 13.14.007
Sec. 13.1008
Criteria for initiation and termination of drought response stages
§ 13.14.008
Sec. 13.1009
Drought response stages
§ 13.14.009
Sec. 13.1010
Notification
§ 13.14.010
Sec. 13.1011
Stage 1 response—Mild water shortage conditions
§ 13.14.011
Sec. 13.1012
Stage 2 response—Moderate water shortage conditions
§ 13.14.012
Sec. 13.1013
Stage 3 response—Severe water shortage conditions
§ 13.14.013
Sec. 13.1014
Stage 4 response—Critical water shortage conditions
§ 13.14.014
Sec. 13.1015
Stage 5 response—Emergency water shortage conditions
§ 13.14.015
Sec. 13.1016
Enforcement
§ 13.14.016
Sec. 13.1017
Variances
§ 13.14.017
ARTICLE 13.1100 MUNICIPAL DRAINAGE UTILITY SYSTEM
 
Sec. 13.1101
Purpose
§ 13.09.001
Sec. 13.1102
Findings
§ 13.09.002
Sec. 13.1103
Municipal drainage utility system established
§ 13.09.003
Sec. 13.1104
Adoption of rules for operation
§ 13.09.004
Sec. 13.1105
Public hearings required
§ 13.09.005
Sec. 13.1106
Penalties
§ 13.09.006
ARTICLE 13.1200 MUNICIPALITY UTILITY SYSTEM RATES
 
Sec. 13.1201
Municipal drainage utility system a public utility
§ 13.09.041
Sec. 13.1202
Billings, credits, exemptions, rules and other procedures for charge
§ 13.09.042
Sec. 13.1203
Rates
§ 13.09.043
Sec. 13.1204
Calculations of rates
§ 13.09.044
Sec. 13.1205
Penalties
§ 13.09.045
CHAPTER 14 ZONING
 
ARTICLE 14.100 AIRPORT ZONING BOARD CREATED
 
 
(a) Created; powers and duties
§ 1.04.061
 
(b) Membership
§ 1.04.062
ARTICLE 14.200 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION CREATED
 
 
(a) Created; membership
§ 1.04.031
 
(b) Compensation of members; term
§ 1.04.032
 
(c) Organization; powers and duties
§ 1.04.033
ARTICLE 14.300 ZONING ORDINANCE ADOPTED
§ 14.02.001
EXHIBIT A ZONING ORDINANCE
Amnd. by Ord. 2018-555