This table shows the location or gives the disposition of the chapters, sections and subsections of the 1997 Jacksboro Code of Ordinances within this revised code. The abbreviation “NIC” means the provision is not included in this code, though not necessarily repealed.
1997 CODE OF ORDINANCES
2023 CODE OF ORDINANCES
TITLE I: GENERAL PROVISIONS
 
CHAPTER 10: GENERAL PROVISIONS
 
§ 10.01
Title of code
§ 10.02
Interpretation
§ 10.03
Application to future ordinances
§ 10.04
Captions
§ 10.05
Definitions
§ 10.06
Rules of interpretation
§ 10.07
Severability
§ 10.08
Reference to other sections
§ 10.09
Reference to offices
§ 10.10
Errors and omissions
§ 10.11
Official time
§ 10.12
Reasonable time
§ 10.13
Ordinances repealed
§ 10.14
Ordinances unaffected
§ 10.15
Effective date of ordinances
§ 10.16
Repeal or modification of ordinance
§ 10.17
Ordinances which amend or supplement code
§ 10.18
Section histories; statutory references
NIC
§ 10.19
Altering or tampering with code
IDENTITY THEFT PREVENTION PROGRAM
 
§ 10.30
Program adoption
§ 10.31
Purpose and definitions
§ 10.32
Identification of red flags
§ 10.33
Detecting red flags
§ 10.34
Preventing and mitigating identity theft
§ 10.35
Program updates
§ 10.36
Program administration
§ 10.99
General penalty
TITLE III: ADMINISTRATION
 
CHAPTER 30: CITY COUNCIL
 
§ 30.01
Election of city council members by place system
§ 30.02
Salaries of council members
CHAPTER 31: CITY OFFICIALS
 
MAYOR
 
§ 31.01
Salary of mayor
§ 31.02
Power of mayor to declare an emergency
CITY MANAGER
 
§ 31.15
Office created
§ 31.16
Appointment and tenure; bond
§ 31.17
Compensation
§ 31.18
Temporary absence or disability
§ 31.19
Powers and duties
HEALTH OFFICER
 
§ 31.60
City health office created; term
§ 31.61
Duties; compensation
CHAPTER 32: MUNICIPAL COURT
 
§ 32.01
Municipal court created
§ 32.02
Municipal judge created; appointment; powers; alternate judge
§ 32.03
Manner of appointment
§ 32.04
Court clerk
Dltd. by Ord. O-04-2025
§ 32.05
Terms of appointment
§ 32.06
Time of appointment
§ 32.07
Restrictions on service
§ 32.08
Salary
§ 32.09
Municipal court fines
§ 32.10
Municipal court technology fund
§ 32.11
Municipal court building security fund
CHAPTER 33: DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
 
BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT
 
§ 33.01
Board of zoning adjustment created; composition; term
§ 33.02
Violation of orders of the board of zoning adjustment
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
 
§ 33.15
Planning and zoning commission created; composition; appointment; removal
§ 33.16
Organization; rules
§ 33.17
Powers
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
 
§ 33.30
Parks and recreation board created; composition; term
§ 33.31
Duties and functions
KEEP JACKSBORO BEAUTIFUL BOARD
 
§ 33.45
Keep Jacksboro Beautiful Board created; appointments
§ 33.46
Duties and functions
GUN RANGE ADVISORY BOARD
 
§ 33.55
Establishment
§ 33.56
Board appointment
§ 33.57
Duties and functions
CHAPTER 34: FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES
 
VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
 
§ 34.01
Definitions
§ 34.02
Designation of volunteer fire department; agreement for emergency services; duties
§ 34.03
City to provide equipment, training and benefits
§ 34.04
Consideration system
§ 34.05
Fire chief; position created
§ 34.06
Fire marshal; position created; appeals
§ 34.07
Fire marshal and fire chief
§ 34.08
Permits
§ 34.09
Adoption of International Fire Code
§ 34.10
Mitigation rates for the deployment of emergency and nonemergency services
CHAPTER 35: POLICE DEPARTMENT
 
§ 35.01
Duties of chief of police
§ 35.02
Police reserve force created
§ 35.03
Adoption of standard operating procedures
§ 35.04
Taser policy
CHAPTER 36: PERSONNEL REGULATIONS
 
§ 36.01
Personnel rules and regulations adopted by reference
§ 36.02
Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS); election to participate; adoption by reference
CHAPTER 37: RECORDS MANAGEMENT
 
GENERAL PROVISIONS
 
§ 37.01
Definition of city records
§ 37.02
City records declared public property
§ 37.03
Policy
RECORDS CONTROL
 
§ 37.15
Use of records schedules
§ 37.16
Development of records retention and disposition schedules
§ 37.17
One-time destruction of obsolete records
§ 37.18
Records center
§ 37.19
Preservation of permanent records
§ 37.20
Non-current records not to be maintained in office files
ADMINISTRATION
 
§ 37.35
Designation of records manager
§ 37.36
Duties of records manager
§ 37.37
Responsibilities of city department heads
§ 37.38
Responsibilities of records officers
CHAPTER 38: TAXATION AND FINANCE
 
GENERAL PROVISIONS
 
§ 38.01
Tax assessor/collector's duties
§ 38.02
Reserved
 
§ 38.03
Tax collector authorized to seize, sell delinquents' property
§ 38.04
Fees for past due accounts
HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION FOR ELDERLY
 
§ 38.15
Exemption; rate
§ 38.16
Effective date
§ 38.17
Application for exemption
§ 38.18
Determination of chief appraiser
§ 38.19
Limitations of exemption
§ 38.20
Determinative date for exemption
GAS AND ELECTRIC SALES TAX
 
§ 38.35
Gas and electric sales tax continued
§ 38.36
Gas and electricity sale, production, and the like not exempt from tax
HOTEL-MOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX
 
§ 38.50
Definitions
§ 38.51
Hotel occupancy tax rate
§ 38.52
Permanent residents exempt
§ 38.53
Exemptions
§ 38.54
Tax collection by owner and the like
§ 38.55
Quarterly reports, payments
§ 38.56
Finance officer to make rules
§ 38.57
Penalty for noncompliance
LOCAL SALES AND USE TAX
 
§ 38.70
Tax imposed
AD VALOREM TAX
 
§ 38.80
Tax imposed
CHAPTER 39: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
 
§ 39.01
Organization
§ 39.02
Emergency management director
§ 39.03
Emergency management plan
§ 39.04
Interjurisdictional program
§ 39.05
Override
§ 39.06
Liability
§ 39.07
Commitment of funds
§ 39.08
Penalty clause
§ 39.09
Limitations
TITLE V: PUBLIC WORKS
 
CHAPTER 50: GARBAGE AND REFUSE
 
GENERAL PROVISIONS
 
§ 50.01
Definitions
§ 50.02
Enforcement of Solid Waste Disposal Act authorized
§ 50.03
Authority of code enforcement officer
CONTAINER REGULATIONS
 
§ 50.15
Duty of owner or occupant to provide refuse containers
§ 50.16
Refuse container requirements
§ 50.17
Refuse containers to be kept secure and fastened
§ 50.18
Placing refuse containers for collection
§ 50.19
Certain types of wastes placed in containers; regulations
§ 50.20
Use of polycarts
DISPOSITION OF GARBAGE AND REFUSE
 
§ 50.30
Illegal disposal of garbage, junk, refuse and rubbish
§ 50.31
Requirements and prohibitions concerning collection of various types of refuse
§ 50.32
Private dumping of refuse
§ 50.33
Trash transported to landfill; cover required
§ 50.34
Burning trash, garbage, and the like unlawful; exception permit
§ 50.35
Ownership of waste, junk and other material
§ 50.36
Disposition of certain types of waste
§ 50.37
Disposal of dead animals
§ 50.38
Convenience station regulations
RATES AND CHARGES
 
§ 50.50
Garbage removal; charges
§ 50.51
Collection of charges; payment for services rendered
§ 50.52
Late payment penalty
CHAPTER 51: SEWER REGULATIONS
 
GENERAL PROVISIONS
 
§ 51.01
Purpose and policy
§ 51.02
Administration
SEWER USE
 
§ 51.10
Definitions
§ 51.11
Mandatory sewer connections
§ 51.12
Septic tank required in absence of sewer connection
§ 51.13
Connection of gutters, cisterns, privies, etc.
§ 51.14
Rates and charges
§ 51.15
Management of sanitary sewers and sewage treatment; records
§ 51.16
Permits
§ 51.17
Injuries to sewer system generally; notice before laying pipe in streets
§ 51.18
Rules applicable within the city
§ 51.19
Manner of connecting cost
§ 51.20
Additions and subdivisions inside and outside the city
§ 51.21
Sewer taps
§ 51.22
Refunding contracts remain in effect
§ 51.23
Connections to comply with sewer and plumbing regulations
§ 51.24
Installation of building sewer generally; inspection of same
§ 51.25
Certain acts declared unlawful
§ 51.26
Notice; compliance with notice
§ 51.27
Certain wastes prohibited in sanitary sewers
§ 51.28
Connection of wash or slop stands; unlawful disposition of slops
§ 51.29
Indemnity agreement required under certain circumstances
§ 51.30
Disconnection for failure to pay bills or violation of regulations
§ 51.31
Right of entry of city employees
INDUSTRIAL WASTE
 
§ 51.40
Definitions
§ 51.41
Prohibited discharges
§ 51.42
Chemical discharges
§ 51.43
Heavy metals and toxic materials
§ 51.44
Garbage
§ 51.45
Storm water and other unpolluted drainage
§ 51.46
Temperature
§ 51.47
Radioactive wastes
§ 51.48
Impairment of facilities
§ 51.49
Compliance with existing authority
§ 51.50
Approving authority requirements
§ 51.51
Approving authority review and approval of pretreatment
§ 51.52
Requirements for traps
§ 51.53
Requirements for building sewers
§ 51.54
Sampling and testing
§ 51.55
Payment and agreement required
§ 51.56
Industrial waste charge and added costs
§ 51.57
Schedule of charges
§ 51.58
Adjustment of charges
§ 51.59
Savings clause
§ 51.60
Failure to pay
§ 51.61
Conditions of permit
§ 51.62
Power to enter property
§ 51.63
Termination of service
§ 51.64
Continuing prohibited discharges
§ 51.65
Notification of violation
§ 51.66
Show cause hearing
§ 51.67
Compliance orders
§ 51.68
Cease and desist orders
§ 51.69
Emergency suspensions
§ 51.70
Injunctive relief
§ 51.71
Civil penalties
§ 51.72
Criminal prosecution
§ 51.73
Remedies nonexclusive
§ 51.74
Applicability of more stringent regulations
§ 51.75
Affirmative defenses to discharge violations
§ 51.76
Bypass
§ 51.99
Penalty
CHAPTER 52: WATER REGULATIONS
 
GENERAL PROVISIONS
 
§ 52.01
City supply of water limited
§ 52.02
Patrons established; rules and regulations
§ 52.03
Limitation on city liability
§ 52.04
Water supplied through city-owned mains and lines; location
§ 52.05
Regulations applicable to patrons outside city
§ 52.06
Property owner to acquire easements and the like
§ 52.07
Contract required
§ 52.08
Water conservation and drought contingency plan
WATER REGULATIONS
 
§ 52.20
Unlawful activities
§ 52.21
Service to new additions; regulations
§ 52.22
Patrons prohibited from allowing taps leading into premises
§ 52.23
Cross connections forbidden; storage tanks
§ 52.24
Minimum diameter for water mains extended outside city limits
§ 52.25
Extension of services at cost of property owner; city becomes owner of appurtenances
§ 52.26
Landscape irrigators or yard sprinklers
§ 52.27
Water conservation and drought contingency plan
§ 52.28
Plumbing water conservation regulations
§ 52.29
Only copper allowed; other material requirements
§ 52.30
Drilling permits; water wells
WATER METERS
 
§ 52.40
Water service required
§ 52.41
Each meter a separate service
§ 52.42
Separate metering required
§ 52.43
Multi-unit business meters
§ 52.44
Residence and garage apartments; no separate charge
§ 52.45
Two or more houses served by one meter; separate charges; vacancies
§ 52.46
Meter failure; city estimate of charges
§ 52.47
Meter tests; adjustment of charges
RATES AND CHARGES
 
§ 52.60
Schedule of rates and charges
§ 52.61
Water deposit required
§ 52.62
Water rates
§ 52.63
Water tap fee
§ 52.64
Turn-on and turn-off charges
§ 52.65
Service charges
§ 52.66
Charges; penalty for delinquency; reconnect fee
§ 52.67
Failure to receive bill no excuse for non-payment or extension
§ 52.68
City receives all rents, revenues for service
§ 52.69
Reserved
 
§ 52.70
Capital improvement program fee
ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
 
§ 52.80
Director of public works appointed; duties
§ 52.81
Right of entry for city employees; right to conduct water line repairs and shut-offs
§ 52.82
Only city employees to tap city mains and lines
§ 52.83
City employees to report leaks and violations
§ 52.84
Disconnection of services
TITLE VII: TRAFFIC CODE
 
CHAPTER 70: GENERAL PROVISIONS
 
GENERAL PROVISIONS
 
§ 70.01
Definitions
§ 70.02
Authority to direct traffic
§ 70.03
Obedience to traffic officers
§ 70.04
Driver's license required
§ 70.05
Scope of provisions
§ 70.06
Depositing of glass, nails, and the like prohibited; removal of material
§ 70.07
Removal or damage of traffic-barriers
TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS
 
§ 70.20
Accidents involving damage to vehicles
§ 70.21
Duty to give information and render aid
§ 70.22
Duty upon striking an unattended vehicle
§ 70.23
Duty upon striking fixtures on public thoroughfare
§ 70.24
Reporting accidents
§ 70.25
Reporting of damaged vehicles
§ 70.26
Removing vehicle from scene
§ 70.27
Restrictions on moving wrecked vehicle by wrecker trucks
TRAFFIC SIGNS AND SIGNALS
 
§ 70.40
City to participate in sign replacement program
§ 70.41
Obedience to devices
§ 70.42
Necessity of signs
§ 70.43
Ratification of existing devices
§ 70.44
Unauthorized signs, signals, markings or devices
§ 70.45
Altering, damaging, and the like of devices
§ 70.46
Traffic-control signal legend
§ 70.47
Flashing signals
§ 70.48
Pedestrian "walk" and "don't walk" signals
§ 70.49
Stop intersection
§ 70.50
Complete stop required
§ 70.51
Yield sign
§ 70.52
Designation of crosswalks and zones; marking traffic lanes
§ 70.53
Designation of turning marker
§ 70.54
Designation of no passing zones
ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
 
§ 70.70
Service of process
§ 70.71
Cost of court
§ 70.72
Procedures of payment of fines; pleadings to the municipal court
§ 70.99
General penalty for Title VII
CHAPTER 71: TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
 
OPERATION OF VEHICLES
 
§ 71.01
Driving upon right half of road
§ 71.02
Passing
§ 71.03
Turning
§ 71.04
Signals
§ 71.05
Driving on laned roadways
§ 71.06
Driving on divided streets
§ 71.07
Right-of-way
§ 71.08
Backing restricted
§ 71.09
Emergency vehicles and school buses
§ 71.10
Obstructions prohibited
§ 71.11
Following vehicles; distance
§ 71.12
Driving areas prohibited and restricted
§ 71.13
"Digging out" prohibited
§ 71.14
Control of vehicle required
§ 71.15
Opening doors into traffic restricted
§ 71.16
Corner cutting prohibited
§ 71.17
Restricted access
§ 71.18
Overloading or crowding of vehicles restricted
§ 71.19
Reckless driving unlawful
§ 71.20
Operation on Lost Creek Dam prohibited
§ 71.21
Operating vehicle with exhaust cut-out unlawful; noise
§ 71.22
Warning device required
§ 71.23
Illegal riding prohibited
§ 71.24
Riding motorcycles restricted
§ 71.25
Clinging to moving vehicle prohibited
§ 71.26
Reserved
 
§ 71.27
Projecting loads
§ 71.28
One-way streets and alleys
§ 71.29
Fire apparatus and ambulances; right-of-way; following too closely; driving over unprotected hose; exceptions
SPEED LIMITS
 
§ 71.45
Drivers to maintain reasonable and prudent speed
§ 71.46
Speed limits established
§ 71.47
Alterations authorized
§ 71.48
State law provisions incorporated
§ 71.49
Subchapter to supplement state law; school zone restrictions
§ 71.50
Racing prohibited
§ 71.51
Minimum limits
§ 71.52
Exemptions
PEDESTRIANS
 
§ 71.65
Application of subchapter
§ 71.66
Right-of-way
§ 71.67
Crossing restrictions
§ 71.68
Walking on roadways
§ 71.69
Hitchhiking
§ 71.70
Duty of drivers to pedestrians
§ 71.71
Use of crosswalk
§ 71.72
Blind pedestrians
CHAPTER 72: STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
 
§ 72.01
Vehicle owner assumed responsible for violation
§ 72.02
Impoundment of standing or parked vehicles
§ 72.03
Unattended vehicles
§ 72.04
Prohibited parking
§ 72.05
Designation and marking of special parking stalls and areas
§ 72.06
Parking in prohibited areas
§ 72.07
Parallel and angle parking
§ 72.08
Parking or standing in alleys restricted
§ 72.09
Parking in excess of 48 hours prohibited
§ 72.10
Starting a parked vehicle
§ 72.11
Designation of loading and unloading zones
§ 72.12
City council authorized to establish bus stops
§ 72.13
Prohibited parking of enumerated vehicles
CHAPTER 73: TRAFFIC SCHEDULES
 
Schedule I Four-way stops
Schedule II One-way streets
Schedule III Speed limits
Schedule IV Truck routes
Schedule V U-turns prohibited
Schedule VI School zones
Schedule VII Stop intersections
CHAPTER 74: PARKING SCHEDULES
 
Schedule I No parking
Schedule II Angle parking
Schedule III Parallel parking
Schedule IV Handicapped parking
TITLE IX: GENERAL REGULATIONS
 
CHAPTER 90: ANIMALS
 
§ 90.01
Definitions
§ 90.02
Enforcement of chapter; authority to issue citation
§ 90.03
Interference with animal control officers
§ 90.04
Running at large prohibited; authority to impound
§ 90.05
Number of animals permitted
§ 90.06
Special restraint required for certain animals
§ 90.07
Animal registration and vaccination required
§ 90.08
Impoundment
§ 90.09
Impoundment fees; adoption procedure for dogs and cats
§ 90.10
Animal quarantine
§ 90.11
Limitations on sale or giving away; changing color of certain animals
§ 90.12
Keeping wild and dangerous wild animals prohibited; permitting wild and dangerous or vicious animals to run at large
§ 90.13
Vicious animals
§ 90.14
Livestock regulations
§ 90.15
Keeping of fowl and rabbits regulated
§ 90.16
Sanitary conditions required; specified
§ 90.17
Pet and animal care guidelines
§ 90.18
Keeping of exotic animals prohibited
§ 90.19
Chaining and tethering animals
§ 90.20
Feral cats
§ 90.21
Animal trapping and poisoning
CHAPTER 91: FAIR HOUSING
 
§ 91.01
Purpose
§ 91.02
Acts prohibited
§ 91.03
Exemptions
§ 91.04
Fair housing board created; duties
§ 91.05
Procedure
§ 91.06
Notices
CHAPTER 92: FIRE PREVENTION
 
§ 92.01
Arson reward
§ 92.02
Fire zone limits
CHAPTER 93: HEALTH AND SANITATION; NUISANCES
 
CLEANLINESS OF PREMISES
 
§ 93.01
Definitions
§ 93.02
Prohibited accumulations, dumping, stagnant water, trash, and other unsightly or unsanitary matter declared a nuisance
§ 93.03
Weeds, brush and unsightly matter
§ 93.04
Inspections
§ 93.05
Duty of owner or occupant to cut and remove weeds, brush and unsightly matter
§ 93.06
Notice of violation and to abate; failure to comply; correction by city
§ 93.07
Additional authority to abate nuisance
§ 93.08
Expenses incurred by city; lien
§ 93.09
Enforcement
§ 93.10
Penalty upon failure to comply
SMOKING
 
§ 93.20
Smoking in public places
CHAPTER 94: JUNKED VEHICLES
 
§ 94.01
Definitions
§ 94.02
Junked vehicle declared to be a nuisance
§ 94.03
Offense
§ 94.04
Authority to abate nuisance; procedures
§ 94.05
Exceptions
CHAPTER 95: PARKS AND RECREATION
 
GENERAL PROVISIONS
 
§ 95.01
Definitions
§ 95.02
Prohibited conduct
§ 95.03
City park operating hours
§ 95.04
City park identification
PERMITS
 
§ 95.15
Permit required for certain activities
§ 95.16
Park permit application; contents
§ 95.17
Criteria for granting permit
§ 95.18
Conditions on granting permits
§ 95.19
Permit nontransferable without consent
§ 95.20
Notice of decision; appeal
§ 95.21
Permittee bound by rules and regulations
LAKE JACKSBORO
 
§ 95.35
Fishing rules and regulations
§ 95.36
Swimming regulated
§ 95.37
Going upon Lake Jacksboro gate control tower prohibited
§ 95.38
Washing vehicles at Lake Jacksboro and Lost Creek Reservoir prohibited
§ 95.39
Spillway
CHAPTER 96: STREETS AND SIDEWALKS [Reserved]
 
CHAPTER 97: CURFEW HOURS FOR MINORS
 
§ 97.01
Definitions
Rpld. by Ord. O-15-2023
§ 97.02
Offenses
Rpld. by Ord. O-15-2023
§ 97.03
Defenses
Rpld. by Ord. O-15-2023
§ 97.04
Enforcement
Rpld. by Ord. O-15-2023
§ 97.05
Penalties
Rpld. by Ord. O-15-2023
CHAPTER 98: CODE ENFORCEMENT
 
§ 98.01
Short title
§ 98.02
Purpose
§ 98.03
Application
§ 98.04
Definitions
§ 98.05
Relation to related laws
§ 98.06
Authority to issue notice of violations
§ 98.07
Form and content of notice of violation
§ 98.08
Pleading subsequent to the issuance of a notice of violation
§ 98.09
Issuance of notice of violation by mail
§ 98.10
Ordinance violation of written promise to appear
§ 98.11
Ordinance violation failure to appear
§ 98.12
Interference or obstruction of issuance
§ 98.13
Providing false or fictitious name
§ 98.14
Deferred disposition
§ 98.15
Culpable mental state
§ 98.99
Penalty
CHAPTER 99: GARAGE OR HOME SALES
 
§ 99.01
Definitions
§ 99.02
Exclusion
§ 99.03
Permit
§ 99.04
Permit fee
§ 99.05
Number, duration of sales
§ 99.06
Signs
§ 99.07
Number of sale participants
§ 99.08
Churches conducting sales
§ 99.09
Nonprofit organizations and project fund raising organizations
§ 99.10
Properties not in residentially zoned districts
§ 99.11
Right to refuse permit
§ 99.12
Offense
§ 99.13
Culpable mental state
§ 99.99
Penalty
TITLE XI: BUSINESS REGULATIONS
 
CHAPTER 110: ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
 
§ 110.01
Permit required and permit fees established
§ 110.02
Processing procedures established
§ 110.03
Hours of sale
§ 110.04
Sales near churches, public schools and private schools
§ 110.05
Other sales restricted
§ 110.06
Penalty
CHAPTER 111: TAXICABS
 
§ 111.01
Permit required to conduct taxicab business
CHAPTER 112: RETAIL ELECTRIC PROVIDERS
 
§ 112.01
Registration; fees; annual renewal
§ 112.02
Monitoring
§ 112.03
Suspension and revocation
§ 112.99
Penalty
CHAPTER 113: PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS
 
§ 113.01
Purpose
§ 113.02
Definitions
§ 113.03
Permits
§ 113.04
Prohibited location, activities and conduct
§ 113.05
Times when soliciting prohibited
§ 113.06
Consumers right to cancel
§ 113.07
Public disclosure
§ 113.99
Penalty
CHAPTER 114: SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES
 
§ 114.01
Purpose; intent
§ 114.02
Definitions
§ 114.03
Classification of sexually oriented businesses
§ 114.04
License requirements; application
§ 114.05
Issuance of license
§ 114.06
Annual license fee
§ 114.07
Inspection of premises
§ 114.08
Identification records
§ 114.09
Expiration of license
§ 114.10
Suspension
§ 114.11
Revocation
§ 114.12
Appeal
§ 114.13
Transfer of license
§ 114.14
Location of sexually oriented business; exemptions
§ 114.15
Amendment of chapter
§ 114.16
Additional regulations for escort agencies
§ 114.17
Additional regulations for nude model studios
§ 114.18
Additional regulations for adult theaters and adult motion picture theaters
§ 114.19
Additional regulations for adult motels
§ 114.20
Regulations pertaining to exhibition of sexually-explicit films or videos
§ 114.21
Display of sexually-explicit material to minors
§ 114.22
Hours of operation
§ 114.23
Enforcement; penalty
§ 114.24
Injunctive relief
§ 114.25
Preemption
CHAPTER 115: OIL AND GAS WELLS
 
§ 115.01
Intent
§ 115.02
Definitions
§ 115.03
Landowner's rights
§ 115.04
Permit required; supplemental permits
§ 115.05
Application
§ 115.06
Fees
§ 115.07
Hearing-Notice
§ 115.08
Decision on application; provisions of permit
§ 115.09
Bond and insurance required
§ 115.10
Annual reports; filing with city secretary
§ 115.11
Completion and potential report; filing with railroad commission and city secretary
§ 115.12
Single report filed on behalf of more than one person
§ 115.13
Failure to file report
§ 115.14
Attorneys fees
§ 115.15
Damage to city property and streets
§ 115.16
Drainage; culverts
§ 115.17
Quality and safety
§ 115.18
Location
§ 115.19
Inspections and tests
§ 115.20
On-site requirements
§ 115.21
Well setbacks
§ 115.22
Installation of pipelines on, under or across public property
§ 115.23
Screening, signage and landscaping
§ 115.24
Cleanup and maintenance, plugged and abandoned wells
§ 115.25
Appeal; procedure
§ 115.26
Conflicting legislation
§ 115.27
Violation of federal and state laws
§ 115.28
Penalties
§ 115.29
Severability
NIC
TITLE XIII: GENERAL OFFENSES
 
CHAPTER 130: MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES
 
§ 130.01
Unlawful to interfere with city employees
§ 130.02
Discharge of firearms prohibited; exceptions
§ 130.03
Sale and use of fireworks and explosives within city prohibited; penalty
 
 
(A) Definitions
 
(B) Storage
 
(C) Sale
 
(D) Discharge
 
(E) Permits
 
(F) Nuisance and injunctive relief
 
(G) Agricultural use of fireworks
 
(H) Incorporated by reference
NIC
 
(I) Penalty
CHAPTER 131: NOISE
 
§ 131.01
Purpose
§ 131.02
Definitions
§ 131.03
Specific noise disturbance prohibited
§ 131.04
Exemptions
§ 131.05
Permits of variance
§ 131.06
Appeals
§ 131.07
Injunctive relief
§ 131.99
Penalty
CHAPTER 132: SEXUAL OFFENDERS' RESIDENCY AND LOITERING RESTRICTIONS
 
§ 132.01
Findings and intent
§ 132.02
Definitions
§ 132.03
Residence prohibition; exceptions
§ 132.04
Access to parks, public swimming pools, child-care facilities, public or private youth centers and video arcade facilities
§ 132.05
Penalties
§ 132.06
Civil enforcement
TITLE XV: LAND USAGE
 
CHAPTER 150: AIRPORT ZONING
 
AIRPORT ZONING BOARD
 
§ 150.01
Joint airport zoning board established
§ 150.02
Membership
AIRPORT ZONING
 
§ 150.15
Definitions
§ 150.16
Zones created; map adopted
§ 150.17
Height limitations
§ 150.18
Use restrictions
§ 150.19
Nonconforming uses
§ 150.20
Permits
§ 150.21
Enforcement and remedies
§ 150.22
Board of adjustment created; powers
§ 150.23
Appeals
§ 150.24
Judicial review
§ 150.25
Conflicting regulations
AIRPORT OPERATIONS
 
§ 150.40
Definition
§ 150.41
Disturbing airport surface
§ 150.42
Livestock prohibited at airport
§ 150.43
Airport manager's regulations
§ 150.44
Use of airport restricted
§ 150.45
Rules and regulations
§ 150.46
Knowledge of rules implied
§ 150.47
Conflict in rules
CHAPTER 151: BUILDING REGULATIONS
 
GENERAL PROVISIONS
 
§ 151.01
International codes adopted; local amendments adopted
§ 151.02
Building, electrical, plumbing and zoning fees
SUBSTANDARD BUILDING CODE
 
§ 151.15
Title and scope
§ 151.16
Enforcement
§ 151.17
Definitions
§ 151.18
Minimum standards
§ 151.19
Permits and inspections
§ 151.20
Notices and administrative orders
§ 151.21
Authority to secure unoccupied, unsecured, substandard, open buildings and structures
§ 151.22
City remedies, failure to comply with notice or order
§ 151.23
Collections and liens
§ 151.24
Review
§ 151.25
Disclaimer of liability
ELECTRICAL REGULATIONS
 
§ 151.35
Building official to enforce regulations
§ 151.36
National Electric Code as standard authority; aluminum conductor material
§ 151.37
Definition of electric wiring and wiring
§ 151.38
Application of subchapter
§ 151.39
Erection of electric signs supervised by city
§ 151.40
Wiring in fire zone placed in approved conduits
§ 151.41
Wiring specifications for certain structures
§ 151.42
Some motors to meet fire zone restrictions
§ 151.43
Building official right of entry; power of arrest
§ 151.44
Building official to decide questions not defined
§ 151.45
Powers of building official; violations
§ 151.46
State license required; local license required; contents; fee
§ 151.47
Fee for license issuance
§ 151.48
Bond required
§ 151.49
Offense
§ 151.50
Electricians to notify city when ready for inspection
§ 151.51
Violations; forfeiture of license
§ 151.52
Phone, telegraph companies excepted
§ 151.53
Inspection fees
§ 151.54
Inspections; rough-in and final; notice; time allowed
§ 151.55
Additional charges
§ 151.99
Penalty
 
 
(A)
 
(B)
CHAPTER 152: FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION
 
GENERAL PROVISIONS
 
§ 152.01
Statutory authorization
§ 152.02
Findings of fact
§ 152.03
Statement of purpose
§ 152.04
Methods of reducing flood losses
§ 152.05
Definitions
§ 152.06
Lands to which this chapter applies
§ 152.07
Basis for establishing the areas of special flood hazard
§ 152.08
Establishment of development permit
§ 152.09
Compliance
§ 152.10
Abrogation and greater restrictions
§ 152.11
Interpretation
§ 152.12
Warning and disclaimer of liability
FLOOD HAZARD REDUCTION
 
§ 152.20
General standards
§ 152.21
Specific standards
§ 152.22
Standards for subdivision proposals
§ 152.23
Standards for areas of shallow flooding (AO/AH zones)
ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
 
§ 152.35
Designation of the floodplain administrator
§ 152.36
Duties and responsibilities of the floodplain administrator
§ 152.37
Permit procedures
§ 152.38
Variance procedures
§ 152.39
Severability
NIC
§ 152.40
Penalties for noncompliance
CHAPTER 153: SUBDIVISION CODE
 
GENERAL PROVISIONS
 
§ 153.01
Title
§ 153.02
Policy
§ 153.03
Purposes and jurisdiction
§ 153.04
Application
§ 153.05
Reservations
§ 153.06
Definitions
PROCEDURE AND CONTENT
 
§ 153.20
General subdivision procedures
§ 153.21
Minor subdivision plat
§ 153.22
Major subdivision–Preliminary plat
§ 153.23
Review process–Preliminary plat
§ 153.24
Major subdivision–Final plat
REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS AND DESIGN STANDARDS
 
§ 153.40
General provisions
§ 153.41
Blocks
§ 153.42
Lots
§ 153.43
Building lines
§ 153.44
Easements
§ 153.45
Streets
§ 153.46
Alleys
§ 153.47
Sidewalks
§ 153.48
Street lighting
§ 153.49
Water system
§ 153.50
Wastewater system
§ 153.51
Storm drainage
§ 153.52
Survey requirements
ADMINISTRATION
 
§ 153.60
As-built drawings
§ 153.61
Final inspections
§ 153.62
Maintenance bond
§ 153.63
Acceptance
§ 153.64
Building permits
§ 153.65
Model homes
§ 153.66
Variances
§ 153.67
Reservations
§ 153.68
Resubdivision of land
§ 153.69
Filing fees
§ 153.99
Penalty
CHAPTER 154: PLANNING AND ZONING
 
PART ONE GENERAL
 
§ 154.01
Title
§ 154.02
Purpose and intent
§ 154.03
Interpretation of chapter
§ 154.04
Severability of zoning provisions
§ 154.05
Districts and boundaries thereof
§ 154.06
General provisions
§ 154.07
Nonconforming uses; definitions
PART TWO DISTRICT REGULATIONS
 
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS
 
§ 154.15
General provisions
§ 154.16
"SF-1" Single-family residential district - R9.6
§ 154.17
"SF-2" Single-family residential district - R7.0
§ 154.18
"MF-M" Multifamily residential district - medium density
§ 154.19
"MF-H" Multifamily residential district - high density
§ 154.20
"MH-1" Manufactured home district
COMMERCIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS
 
§ 154.35
General provisions
§ 154.36
"CBD" Central business district
§ 154.37
"LC" Light commercial district
§ 154.38
"TC" Thoroughfare commercial district
§ 154.39
Communications antennas and support structures/towers
MANUFACTURING AND INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS
 
§ 154.45
General provisions
§ 154.46
"TC/LMI" Thoroughfare commercial/light manufacturing
§ 154.47
"MI" Manufacturing and industrial district
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT REGULATIONS
 
§ 154.55
"PD" Planned development district
PART THREE OTHER REQUIREMENTS
 
OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING STANDARDS
 
§ 154.65
Purpose
§ 154.66
Off-street parking regulations - Residential
§ 154.67
Off-street parking regulations - Non-residential and MF districts
§ 154.68
Off-street loading regulations - All districts
§ 154.69
Parking requirements
§ 154.70
Special off-street parking regulations
§ 154.71
Parking requirements for new and unlisted uses
§ 154.72
Fire lanes and hydrants
SIGN REGULATIONS
 
§ 154.85
Purpose
§ 154.86
Scope
§ 154.87
Hierarchy of regulations
§ 154.87
Definitions
§ 154.88
Typical on-premises sign types
§ 154.89
Area computational methodology/ground signs
§ 154.90
Area computational methodology/freestanding and wall/fascia signs
§ 154.91
Comparison: roof and wall sign distinctions
§ 154.92
Exemptions
§ 154.93
Prohibitions
§ 154.94
General rules for reading and applying the code language
§ 154.95
Terms
§ 154.96
Sign face area
§ 154.97
Height of signs
§ 154.98
Standards in residential zones
§ 154.99
Standards in office and professional zones
§ 154.100
Standards in commercial and industrial zones
§ 154.101
Additional standards in all zones
§ 154.102
Off-premises commercial advertising signs
§ 154.103
Electronic message centers
§ 154.104
Sign illumination standards
§ 154.105
Nonconforming signs
§ 154.106
Electrical regulations applying to all permanent and temporary on-premises signs
§ 154.107
Construction and structural requirements
§ 154.108
Maintenance requirements
App. B
Formulae: Common geometric shapes
LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS
 
§ 154.120
Purpose
§ 154.121
General provisions
FENCE REGULATIONS
 
§ 154.130
Purpose [reserved]
NIC
§ 154.131
General provisions
SITE PLAN REQUIREMENTS
 
§ 154.145
Purpose
§ 154.146
Procedure
§ 154.147
Site plan elements
PART FOUR ADMINISTRATION, AMENDMENTS, ENFORCEMENT
 
§ 154.155
Planning and zoning commission
§ 154.156
Board of zoning adjustment
§ 154.157
Policy on division of functions and responsibilities
§ 154.158
Amendments
§ 154.159
Platting and dedication
§ 154.160
Certificates of occupancy
§ 154.161
Building permits
§ 154.162
Penalty for violations
§ 154.163
Severability
§ 154.164
Ordinances repealed
§ 154.165
Preserving rights
PART FIVE DEFINITIONS
 
DEFINITIONS
PART SIX APPENDICES
 
Appendix A. Parking Illustrations
Art. 9.03, div. 6, app. A
Appendix B. Commercial, Manufacturing and Industrial Use Chart
Art. 9.03, div. 6, app. B
CHAPTER 155: RIGHT-OF-WAY MANAGEMENT
 
§ 155.01
Findings and purpose
§ 155.02
Authority; scope
§ 155.03
Definitions
§ 155.04
Municipal authorization required
§ 155.05
Administration and enforcement
§ 155.06
Construction obligations
§ 155.07
Conditions of public rights-of-way occupancy
§ 155.08
Insurance requirements
§ 155.09
Wireless services (network nodes)
§ 155.10
Indemnity
§ 155.11
Severability
NIC
§ 155.12
Governing law
§ 155.13
Unauthorized use of public rights-of-way
§ 155.99
Penalty
APPENDIX A: FEE APPENDIX
 
Schedule I: Municipal court fines
§ A8.001(a)
Schedule II: Garbage removal charges
Schedule III: Sewer rates and charges
Schedule IV: Water rates and charges
Schedule V: Registration and impoundment fees
Schedule VI: Mowing and cleaning lots
Schedule VII: Building, electrical, gas, irrigation, mechanical, plumbing and planning and zoning fees
Schedule VIII: Park fees
Art. A5.000
Schedule IX: Garage or home sales
Schedule X: Oil and gas drilling
Schedule XI: Controlled outdoor burning fees
Schedule XII: Contractor registration fees
Schedule XIII: Airport hangar rental fees
APPENDIX B: TABLE OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES
 
Table I: Annexations and Disannexations
Appendix B, table I
Table II: Franchises
Appendix B, table II
Table III: Vacating Streets and Alleys
Appendix B, table III
Table IV: Zoning Map Amendments
Appendix B, table IV