2000 CODE OF ORDINANCES
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2011 CODE OF ORDINANCES
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CHAPTER 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS
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Article 1.100: Code of Ordinances
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Sec. 1.101
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Designation and citation of code
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Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
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Sec. 1.102
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Catchlines of articles and sections
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Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
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Sec. 1.103
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Definitions and rules of construction
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Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
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Sec. 1.104
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Amendments to code
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Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
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Sec. 1.105
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Supplementation of code
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Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
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Sec. 1.106
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General penalty for code violations
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Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
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Sec. 1.107
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Severability of parts of code
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Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
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Article 1.200: Title 28, Revised Civil Statutes of State
of Texas Adopted
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§ 1.02.001
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Article 1.300: Taxes
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Sec. 1.301
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Ad valorem (property) taxes
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(a) Authority to levy
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(b) Participation in appraisal district
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(c) Tax due date
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(d) Additional penalties for collection costs of delinquent
taxes
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(e) Discounts for early payment
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Sec. 1.302
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Sales tax
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(a) Local sales tax adopted
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(b) Local sales tax retained on residential gas and electricity
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Article 1.400: Ordinances and Resolutions
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Sec. 1.401
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Style of ordinances and resolutions
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§ 1.03.001
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Sec. 1.402
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Introduction and action on ordinances
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§ 1.03.002
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Sec. 1.403
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Disposition of ordinances
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§ 1.03.003
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Sec. 1.404
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Disposition of resolutions
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§ 1.03.004
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Sec. 1.405
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Numbering of ordinances and resolutions
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§ 1.03.005
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Sec. 1.406
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Publication of ordinances
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§ 1.03.006
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Sec. 1.407
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Veto power of mayor
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§ 1.03.007
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Article 1.500: Annual Budget
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Sec. 1.501
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Budget officer
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§ 1.05.031
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Sec. 1.502
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Budget required
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§ 1.05.032
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Sec. 1.503
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Budget content
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§ 1.05.033
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Sec. 1.504
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Budget cooperation required
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§ 1.05.034
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Sec. 1.505
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Budget - Time of filing
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§ 1.05.035
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Sec. 1.506
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Budget - Public inspection
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§ 1.05.036
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Sec. 1.507
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Budget - Public hearings and filing
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§ 1.05.037
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Article 1.600: Fiscal Year
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§ 1.05.001
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Article 1.700: Audit
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§ 1.05.002
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Article 1.800: Depository
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§ 1.05.003
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Article 1.900: Official Newspaper
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Superseded by Ord. 051705-6
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Article 1.1000: Notice of Claims
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Sec. 1.1001
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Notice required
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§ 1.02.031
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Sec. 1.1002
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Filing of notice
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§ 1.02.032
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Sec. 1.1003
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Exceptions in cases of actual notice
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§ 1.02.033
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Article 1.1100: Emergency Management
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Sec. 1.1101
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Purpose
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§ 1.07.031
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Sec. 1.1102
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Organization
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§ 1.07.032
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Sec. 1.1103
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Emergency management director - powers and duties
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§ 1.07.033
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Sec. 1.1104
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Emergency management plan
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§ 1.07.034
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Sec. 1.1105
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Interjurisdictional program
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§ 1.07.035
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Sec. 1.1106
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Override
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§ 1.07.036
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Sec. 1.1107
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Liability
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§ 1.07.037
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Sec. 1.1108
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Commitment of funds
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§ 1.07.038
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Sec. 1.1109
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Offenses; penalties
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§ 1.07.039
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Sec. 1.1110
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Severability
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NIC
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Sec. 1.1111
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Limitations
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§ 1.07.040
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Article 1.1200: Sale of Abandoned or Unclaimed Property
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Sec. 1.1201
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Abandoned, stolen, or recovered property to be sold
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§ 1.08.001
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Sec. 1.1202
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Public auction of unclaimed property
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§ 1.08.002
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Sec. 1.1203
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All sales for cash
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§ 1.08.003
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Sec. 1.1204
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Proceeds credited to general fund
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§ 1.08.004
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Sec. 1.1205
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Worthless property
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§ 1.08.005
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Sec. 1.1206
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Controlled substances to be destroyed
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§ 1.08.006
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Sec. 1.1207
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Abandoned, stolen or recovered firearms and weapons
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§ 1.08.007
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CHAPTER 2: ANIMAL CONTROL
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Article 2.100: Dogs
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Sec. 2.101
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Definitions
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§ 2.02.001
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Sec. 2.102
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Vaccinations
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§ 2.02.002
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Sec. 2.103
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Running at larger
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§ 2.02.003
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Sec. 2.104
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Impoundment
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§ 2.02.004
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Sec. 2.105
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Confinement of certain dogs
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§ 2.02.005
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Sec. 2.106
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Dangerous dogs
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§ 2.02.006
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Sec. 2.107
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Procedure when dog bites person
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§ 2.02.007
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Sec. 2.108
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Quarantining of animals exposed to rabies
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§ 2.02.008
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Sec. 2.109
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Barking dogs
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§ 2.02.009
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Sec. 2.110
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Menacing dogs
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§ 2.02.010
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Sec. 2.111
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Destruction of certain dogs authorized
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§ 2.02.011
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Article 2.200: Cats
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Sec. 2.201
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Vaccinations required
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§ 2.03.001
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Sec. 2.202
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Certificate of vaccination and tag
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§ 2.03.002
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Article 2.300: Fowl and Small Animals
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Sec. 2.301
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Running at large
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§ 2.04.001
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Sec. 2.302
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Confinement required
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§ 2.04.002
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Article 2.400: Livestock
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Sec. 2.401
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Running at large prohibited
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§ 2.05.001
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Sec. 2.402
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Livestock prohibited in certain areas
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§ 2.05.002
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Sec. 2.403
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Minimum distance required
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§ 2.05.003
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Sec. 2.404
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Minimum space required
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§ 2.05.004
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Sec. 2.405
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Variances
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§ 2.05.005
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Sec. 2.406
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Impounding
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§ 2.05.041
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Sec. 2.407
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Pound master
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§ 2.05.042
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Sec. 2.408
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Notice and sale
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§ 2.05.043
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Sec. 2.409
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Fees
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§ 2.05.044
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Sec. 2.410
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Reclaiming before sale
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§ 2.05.045
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Sec. 2.411
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Records
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§ 2.05.046
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Sec. 2.412
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Redemption
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§ 2.05.047
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Sec. 2.413
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Staking and grazing
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§ 2.05.006
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Sec. 2.414
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Prevention of disease
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§ 2.05.007
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Article 2.500: Other Animals
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Sec. 2.501
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Hog and pigs
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§ 2.06.001
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Sec. 2.502
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Exotic animals
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Amnd. by Ord. 111301
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Article 2.600: Miscellaneous
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Sec. 2.601
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Unnecessary noises
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§ 2.01.003
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Sec. 2.602
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Enforcement
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§ 2.01.002
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Sec. 2.603
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Definition of person
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§ 2.01.001
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Article 2.700: Limitation on the Number of Animals
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§ 2.01.004
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CHAPTER 3: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION
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Article 3.100: Building Code
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Sec. 3.101
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Standard Building Code adopted
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Rpld. by Ords. 041211-02, 041211-03, 041211-04, 041211-05, 041211-06,
041211-08
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Sec. 3.102
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Conflict
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Rpld. by Ords. 041211-02, 041211-03, 041211-04, 041211-05, 041211-06,
041211-08
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Sec. 3.103
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Liability of city under this article
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Rpld. by Ords. 041211-02, 041211-03, 041211-04, 041211-05, 041211-06,
041211-08
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Sec. 3.104
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Enforcement
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Rpld. by Ords. 041211-02, 041211-03, 041211-04, 041211-05, 041211-06,
041211-08
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Sec. 3.105
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Specific amendments to Standard Building Code
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Rpld. by Ords. 041211-02, 041211-03, 041211-04, 041211-05, 041211-06,
041211-08
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Sec. 3.106
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Permits and fees
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Rpld. by Ords. 041211-02, 041211-03, 041211-04, 041211-05, 041211-06,
041211-08
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Article 3.200: Electrical Code
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Sec. 3.201
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National Electrical Code adopted
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Rpld. by Ord. 041211-10
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Sec. 3.202
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Conflict
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Rpld. by Ord. 041211-10
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Sec. 3.203
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Scope
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Rpld. by Ord. 041211-10
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Sec. 3.204
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Liability of city
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Rpld. by Ord. 041211-10
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Sec. 3.205
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Enforcement
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Rpld. by Ord. 041211-10
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Sec. 3.206
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Permit required
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Rpld. by Ord. 041211-10
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Sec. 3.207
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Application for permit
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Rpld. by Ord. 041211-10
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Sec. 3.208
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Issuance of permit
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Rpld. by Ord. 041211-10
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Sec. 3.209
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Installation restrictions
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Rpld. by Ord. 041211-10
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Sec. 3.210
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Permit fees
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Rpld. by Ord. 041211-10
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Sec. 3.211
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Separate permits
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Rpld. by Ord. 041211-10
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Sec. 3.212
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Master electrician’s license required
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Rpld. by Ord. 041211-10
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Sec. 3.213
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Aluminum wire prohibited
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Rpld. by Ord. 041211-10
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Article 3.300: Plumbing Code
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Sec. 3.301
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Standard Plumbing Code adopted
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Rpld. by Ord. 041211-07
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Sec. 3.302
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Conflicting provisions
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Rpld. by Ord. 041211-07
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Sec. 3.303
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Liability of city
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Rpld. by Ord. 041211-07
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Sec. 3.304
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Scope
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Rpld. by Ord. 041211-07
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Sec. 3.305
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Enforcement
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Rpld. by Ord. 041211-07
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Sec. 3.306
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Specific amendments to the Standard Plumbing Code
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Rpld. by Ord. 041211-07
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Sec. 3.307
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Permit fees
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Rpld. by Ord. 041211-07
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Sec. 3.308
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Septic tanks
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Rpld. by Ord. 041211-07
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Article 3.400: Public Works Construction Standards Adopted
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Sec. 3.01.001
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Article 3.500: Dangerous Building Code
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Sec. 3.501
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Purpose
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Superseded by Ord. 081710-02
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Sec. 3.502
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Public nuisance
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Superseded by Ord. 081710-02
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Sec. 3.503
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Conditions or defects constituting an uninhabitable or dangerous
dwelling or building
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Superseded by Ord. 081710-02
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Sec. 3.504
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Inspections
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Superseded by Ord. 081710-02
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Sec. 3.505
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Actions by the city council
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Superseded by Ord. 081710-02
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Sec. 3.506
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Notice to the parties in interest
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Superseded by Ord. 081710-02
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Sec. 3.507
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Notice when parties with interest are not readily determinable
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Superseded by Ord. 081710-02
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Sec. 3.508
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Posting of placard
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Superseded by Ord. 081710-02
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Sec. 3.509
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Demolition by the city
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Superseded by Ord. 081710-02
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Sec. 3.510
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Emergency cases
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Superseded by Ord. 081710-02
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Article 3.600: Demolition or Removal of Buildings
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Sec. 3.601
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Permit required
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§ 3.05.001
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Sec. 3.602
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Fee
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§ 3.05.002
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Article 3.700: Mobile Home Parks
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Sec. 3.701
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Definitions
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§ 3.06.001
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Sec. 3.702
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General regulations
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(a) Location
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§ 3.06.071
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(b) Drainage of site
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§ 3.06.072
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(c) Minimum dimensions of spaces
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§ 3.06.073
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(d) Clearance between mobile homes
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§ 3.06.074
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(e) Off-street parking
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§ 3.06.075
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(f) Driveways
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§ 3.06.076
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(g) Materials, illumination of driveways, walkways
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§ 3.06.077
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(h) Electrical outlets
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§ 3.06.078
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(i) Appurtenances to mobile homes
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§ 3.06.079
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(j) Natural of artificial barrier required
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§ 3.06.080
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(k) Compliance with technical provisions
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§ 3.06.081
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(l) Water supply
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§ 3.06.082
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(m) Sewage and waste disposal
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§ 3.06.083
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(n) Garbage receptacles
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§ 3.06.084
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(o) Fire protection
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§ 3.06.085
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(p) Animals and pets
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§ 3.06.086
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(q) Maintenance
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§ 3.06.087
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(r) Service buildings - General
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§ 3.06.088
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(s) Service buildings - Construction
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§ 3.06.089
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(t) Service buildings - Location
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§ 3.06.090
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(u) Register of occupants
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§ 3.06.091
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(v) Supervision
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§ 3.06.092
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(w) Mobile homes not permitted
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§ 3.06.093
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(x) Mobile homes to be tied down and underpinned
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§ 3.06.094
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Sec. 3.703
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License
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(a) Required
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§ 3.06.031
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(b) Temporary permit
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§ 3.06.032
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(c) Fees
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§ 3.06.033
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(d) Application
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§ 3.06.034
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(e) Investigation; inspection
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§ 3.06.035
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(f) Approval; issuance
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§ 3.06.036
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(g) Expiration
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§ 3.06.037
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(h) Renewal
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§ 3.06.038
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(i) Transfer
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§ 3.06.039
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(j) Revocation
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§ 3.06.040
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(k) Posting of license; permit
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§ 3.06.041
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Sec. 3.704
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Preserving rights in pending litigation and violations
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§ 3.06.003
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Sec. 3.705
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Penalty for violation
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§ 3.06.002
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Article 3.800: Flood Damage Prevention Regulations
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Sec. 3.801
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Assurances to federal government
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Amnd. by Ord. 02152011-05
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Sec. 3.802
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Statutory authorization
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Amnd. by Ord. 02152011-05
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Sec. 3.803
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Findings of fact
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Amnd. by Ord. 02152011-05
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Sec. 3.804
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Statement of purpose
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Amnd. by Ord. 02152011-05
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Sec. 3.805
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Methods of reducing flood losses
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Amnd. by Ord. 02152011-05
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Sec. 3.806
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Definitions
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Amnd. by Ord. 02152011-05
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Sec. 3.807
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General provisions
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Amnd. by Ord. 02152011-05
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Sec. 3.808
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Administration
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Amnd. by Ord. 02152011-05
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Sec. 3.809
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Provisions for flood hazard reduction
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Amnd. by Ord. 02152011-05
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Article 3.900: Excavations on Public Property
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Sec. 3.901
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Permit required
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§ 3.12.031
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Sec. 3.902
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Warning devices required
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§ 3.12.032
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Sec. 3.903
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Restoration of work areas
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§ 3.12.033
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Article 3.1000: Signs
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Sec. 3.1001
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Definitions
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§ 3.08.001
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Sec. 3.1002
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Sign permit required
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§ 3.08.002
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Sec. 3.1003
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Factors in considering permit
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§ 3.08.003
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Sec. 3.1004
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Fee for permits
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§ 3.08.004
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Sec. 3.1005
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Maintenance of signs required
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§ 3.08.005
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Sec. 3.1006
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Temporary signs
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§ 3.08.006
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Sec. 3.1007
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Exclusions
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§ 3.08.007
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Article 3.1100: Fences Required Around Swimming Pools
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Sec. 3.1101
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All swimming pools to be enclosed by fence
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§ 3.09.031
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Sec. 3.1102
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Liability of city
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§ 3.09.032
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Article 3.1200: Smoke Detectors in Rental Dwellings
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Sec. 3.1201
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Smoke detectors required in rental dwellings
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§ 3.10.001
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Sec. 3.1202
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Landlord’s duty to install, inspect and repair smoke detectors
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§ 3.10.002
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Sec. 3.1203
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Landlord’s defense to liability
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§ 3.10.003
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Article 3.1300: Residential and Commercial Fixture Sizes
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Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
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Article 3.1400: Demolishing, Moving or Removing Structures
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§ 3.05.003
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Article 3.1500: Building and Standards Commission
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Sec. 3.1501
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Adoption of Local Government Code, chapter 54, subchapter C
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Superseded by Ord. 081710-02
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Sec. 3.1502
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Commission created; membership; term of office
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Superseded by Ord. 081710-02
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Sec. 3.1503
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Authority of commission
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Superseded by Ord. 081710-02
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Sec. 3.1504
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Procedures
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Superseded by Ord. 081710-02
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Sec. 3.1505
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Notice of hearings
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Superseded by Ord. 081710-02
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Sec. 3.1506
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Appeals; finality of decision
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Superseded by Ord. 081710-02
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Sec. 3.1507
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Penalty
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Superseded by Ord. 081710-02
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CHAPTER 4: BUSINESS & COMMERCE
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Article 4.100: Fair Housing
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Sec. 4.101
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Definitions
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Superseded by Ord. 200004
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Sec. 4.102
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Discrimination in the sale or rental of housing
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Superseded by Ord. 200004
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Sec. 4.103
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Discrimination in the financing of housing
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Superseded by Ord. 200004
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Sec. 4.104
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Discrimination in the provision of brokerage services
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Superseded by Ord. 200004
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Sec. 4.105
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Exemptions and exclusions
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Superseded by Ord. 200004
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Sec. 4.106
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Fair housing administrator
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Superseded by Ord. 200004
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Sec. 4.107
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Complaints
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Superseded by Ord. 200004
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Sec. 4.108
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Investigation
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Superseded by Ord. 200004
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Sec. 4.109
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Cumulative legal effect
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Superseded by Ord. 200004
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Sec. 4.110
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Unlawful intimidation
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Superseded by Ord. 200004
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Sec. 4.111
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Cooperation with Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
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Superseded by Ord. 200004
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Sec. 4.112
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Education and public information
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Superseded by Ord. 200004
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Sec. 4.113
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Penalty for violation
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Superseded by Ord. 200004
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Article 4.200: Peddlers and Solicitors
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Sec. 4.301
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Peddler defined
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§ 4.03.001
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Sec. 4.302
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Permit required
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§ 4.03.041
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Sec. 4.303
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Permit application
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§ 4.03.042
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Sec. 4.304
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Permit fee; issuance of
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§ 4.03.043
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Sec. 4.305
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When permit not required
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§ 4.03.044
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Sec. 4.306
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Bond required
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§ 4.03.045
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Sec. 4.307
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Issuance of identification card
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§ 4.03.046
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Sec. 4.308
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Permit not transferable
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§ 4.03.047
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Sec. 4.309
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Term of permit
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§ 4.03.048
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Sec. 4.310
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Nuisance declared
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§ 4.03.003
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Sec. 4.311
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Hours of peddling restricted
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§ 4.03.004
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Sec. 4.312
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Peddling on public property restricted
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§ 4.03.005
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Sec. 4.313
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Vehicles on public property
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§ 4.03.006
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Sec. 4.314
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Penalty; enforcement
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§ 4.03.002
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CHAPTER 5: FIRE PROTECTION
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Article 5.100: Fire Prevention Code
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Sec. 5.101
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Adoption of Standard Fire Prevention Code
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Rpld. by Ord. 101601-01
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Sec. 5.102
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Conflicting provisions
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Rpld. by Ord. 101601-01
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Sec. 5.103
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Amendments to Fire Prevention Code
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Rpld. by Ord. 101601-01
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Sec. 5.104
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Enforcement
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Rpld. by Ord. 101601-01
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Article 5.200: Participation in Hill County Rural Fire
Prevention District
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§ 5.01.001
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Article 5.3000: Tank Regulations
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Sec. 5.301
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Gasoline storage tanks
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§ 5.01.002
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Sec. 5.302
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Other bulk storage tanks
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§ 5.01.003
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Article 5.400: Arson Reward
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Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
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CHAPTER 6: HEALTH & SANITATION
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Article 6.100: Property Maintenance
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Sec. 6.101
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Prohibited conditions
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§ 6.02.001
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Sec. 6.102
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Work or improvements by city; notice
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§ 6.02.002
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Sec. 6.103
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Assessment of expenses; lien
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§ 6.02.003
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Sec. 6.104
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Additional authority to abate dangerous weeds
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Amnd. by Ord. 081710-03
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Sec. 6.105
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Penal and injunction provisions
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§ 6.02.006
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Article 6.200: Prohibiting Wastewater on Open Ground
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§ 6.01.004
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Article 6.300: Annual Beautification and Clean-Up Day
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§ 6.01.001
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Article 6.400: Littering Prohibited
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§ 6.01.002
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Article 6.500: Open Toilets or Privies Prohibited
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§ 6.01.003
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CHAPTER 7: OFFENSES AND NUISANCES
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Article 7.100: Misdemeanors Under State Law
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§ 8.01.001
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Article 7.200: Damaging Public Property
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§ 8.01.002
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Article 7.300: Prohibiting the Discharging of Firearms
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§ 8.01.003
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Article 7.400: Junked Motor Vehicles
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Sec. 7.401
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Definitions
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§ 8.04.001
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Sec. 7.402
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Junked vehicles declared a public nuisance; duty of property
owners; unlawful to interfere with impounding
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§ 8.04.002
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Sec. 7.403
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Notice to owner to abate nuisance when on occupied premises
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§ 8.04.003
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Sec. 7.404
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Notice to owner to abate nuisance when on unoccupied premises
or on public property or public right-of-way
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§ 8.04.004
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Sec. 7.405
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Visible notice to abate nuisance
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§ 8.04.005
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Sec. 7.406
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Public hearing: finding and orders of judge
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§ 8.04.006
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Sec. 7.407
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Abatement under court order
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§ 8.04.007
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Sec. 7.408
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Notice to Texas Department of Transportation
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§ 8.04.008
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Sec. 7.409
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Disposition of impounded junked vehicles
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§ 8.04.009
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Article 7.500: Regulating Streets, Alleys, Sidewalks and
Public Grounds
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Sec. 7.501
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Obstructions prohibited
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§ 8.01.004
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Sec. 7.502
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Parking regulated
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Sec. 7.503
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Violations declared as nuisance
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Article 7.600: Unlawful to Consume Alcoholic Beverages
in a Public Place
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§ 8.01.006
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Article 7.700: Abandoned Refrigerators, Ice Boxes and
Other Similar Containers
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Sec. 7.701
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Discarded or abandoned refrigerators, ice boxes and similar
containers constitute public nuisance
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Sec. 7.702
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Abandonment of refrigerators, ice boxes and other similar containers
unlawful
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Article 7.800: Noise Nuisances
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Sec. 7.801
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Prohibited generally
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Amnd. by Ord. 101309-01
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Sec. 7.802
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Radios, phonographs, etc.
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Amnd. by Ord. 101309-01
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Sec. 7.803
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Penalty for violation
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Amnd. by Ord. 101309-01
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Article 7.900: Curfew
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Sec. 7.901
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Definitions
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Superseded by Ord. 111108-03
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Sec. 7.902
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Offenses
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Superseded by Ord. 111108-03
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Sec. 7.903
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Defenses
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Superseded by Ord. 111108-03
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Sec. 7.904
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Enforcement
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Superseded by Ord. 111108-03
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Sec. 7.905
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Penalty
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Superseded by Ord. 111108-03
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CHAPTER 8: PERSONNEL & ADMINISTRATION
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Article 8.100: Personnel Policy Manual Adopted
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Superseded by Ord. 021202
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Article 8.200: Equal Employment Opportunity Policy and
Affirmative Action Plan Adopted
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§ 9.01.002
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Article 8.300: Office of City Manager
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Sec. 8.301
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Creation of office
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§ 9.03.031
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Sec. 8.302
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Appointment and removal
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§ 9.03.032
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Sec. 8.303
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Bond required
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§ 9.03.033
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Sec. 8.304
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Compensation
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§ 9.03.034
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Sec. 8.305
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Powers and duties
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§ 9.03.035
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Sec. 8.306
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Other powers and duties
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§ 9.03.036
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Article 8.400: City Secretary
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Sec. 8.401
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Creation of office
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§ 9.03.071
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Sec. 8.402
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Powers and duties
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§ 9.03.072
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Sec. 8.403
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Bond required
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§ 9.03.073
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Sec. 8.404
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Appointment and tenure
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§ 9.03.074
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Article 8.500: Chief of Police
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Sec. 8.501
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Creation of office
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§ 9.04.031
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Sec. 8.502
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Qualifications for office
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§ 9.04.032
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Sec. 8.503
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Powers and duties
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§ 9.04.033
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Article 8.600: Reserve Police Officers
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Sec. 8.601
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Definition
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§ 9.04.061
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Sec. 8.602
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Appointment
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Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
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Sec. 8.603
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Capacity
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§ 9.04.063
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Sec. 8.604
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Bond required
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§ 9.04.064
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Sec. 8.605
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Termination
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Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
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Article 8.700: City Council
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Sec. 8.701
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Governing body established
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§ 1.04.001
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Sec. 8.702
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Meetings
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§ 1.04.002
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Sec. 8.703
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Presiding officer
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§ 1.04.003
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Sec. 8.704
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Quorum
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§ 1.04.004
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Sec. 8.705
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Vacancies
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§ 1.04.005
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Article 8.800: Municipal Court and Criminal Procedures
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Sec. 8.801
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Creation of municipal court
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§ 7.01.001
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Sec. 8.802
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Judge
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§ 7.01.002
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Sec. 8.803
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Court clerk
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§ 7.01.003
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Sec. 8.804
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City prosecutor
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§ 7.01.004
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Sec. 8.805
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Bailiff
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§ 7.01.005
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Sec. 8.806
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Warrant officer
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§ 7.01.006
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Sec. 8.807
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Practices and procedures
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§ 7.01.007
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Sec. 8.808
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Cash bail
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§ 7.01.008
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Sec. 8.809
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Arrest without warrant
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§ 7.01.009
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Article 8.900: Organizational Memberships
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Sec. 8.901
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Heart of Texas Council of Governments (HOTCOG)
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Sec. 8.902
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Texas Municipal League (TML)
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Article 8.1000: Hubbard Housing Authority
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Sec. 8.1001
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Need established
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§ 1.06.001
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Sec. 8.1002
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Housing authority established
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§ 1.06.002
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Sec. 8.1003
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Appointment of commissioners
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§ 1.06.003
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Sec. 8.1004
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Cooperation agreement adopted
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§ 1.06.004
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CHAPTER 9: SUBDIVISIONS
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Article 9.100: Interpretation and Purpose
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Article 9.200: Definitions
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Article 9.300: Special Provisions
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Article 9.400: Improvements Generally
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Article 9.500: Variances
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Article 9.600: Preliminary Plat
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Sec. 9.601
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Pre-application
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Sec. 9.602
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Preliminary plat requirements
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Sec. 9.603
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Processing the preliminary plat
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Sec. 9.604
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Preliminary plat filing fees
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Article 9.700: Final Plat
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Sec. 9.701
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Final plat requirements
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Sec. 9.702
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Processing the final plat and construction plans
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Sec. 9.703
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Acceptance and recording plat
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Sec. 9.704
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Final plat filing fees
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Article 9.800: Short Form Subdivisions
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Sec. 9.801
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General
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Sec. 9.802
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Plan requirements
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Sec. 9.803
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Other utility companies
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Sec. 9.804
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Procedure
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Article 9.900: Additional Notice and Hearing Requirements
for Certain Replats
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Article 9.1000: Maintenance Bond
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Article 9.1100: Unavailability of Public Water and/or
Sewage Utilities
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Article 9.1200: Minimum Design Standards and Specifications
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Introductory paragraph
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Sec. 9.1201
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General
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Sec. 9.1202
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Streets
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Sec. 9.1203
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Alleys
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Sec. 9.1204
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Utility easements
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Sec. 9.1205
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Sidewalks
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Sec. 9.1206
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Parking area
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Sec. 9.1207
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Lot markers
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Sec. 9.1208
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Storm drainage
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Sec. 9.1209
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Public water system
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Sec. 9.1210
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Public sewer system
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Article 9.1300: Standard Specifications for Public Works
Construction Adopted
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Article 9.1400: Planned Unit Development
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Article 9.1500: Liability of City
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Article 9.1600: Conflicting Provisions
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Article 9.1700: Penalty for Violation
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CHAPTER 10: TRAFFIC CONTROL
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Article 10.100: Uniform Act and State Motor Vehicle Laws
Adopted
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Article 10.200: Traffic Control Devices
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Sec. 10.201
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Traffic control devices shall conform to manual
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Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
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Sec. 10.202
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Unauthorized traffic control devices
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Sec. 10.203
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Unlawful to tamper with traffic control devices
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Sec. 10.204
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Installation of traffic control devices
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Sec. 10.205
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Prima fade evidence of authorized installation
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Sec. 10.206
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Duty to obey traffic control device
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Sec. 10.207
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Emergency installation of traffic control devices
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Sec. 10.208
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Ratification of existing traffic control devices
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Article 10.300: Speed Limits
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Sec. 10.301
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Generally
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Sec. 10.302
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Procedure for establishing special speed limit
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Sec. 10.303
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Special speed limits
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Sec. 10.304
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Slow speed
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Article 10.400: Traffic Obstructions and Vision Clearance
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Sec. 10.401
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Generally
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Sec. 10.402
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In right-of-way
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Sec. 10.403
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Plants, objects or vehicles higher than three feet (3') prohibited
near street corners
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Sec. 10.404
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Trees near street corners to be trimmed
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Article 10.500: Parking Restrictions
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Sec. 10.501
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Angle parking
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Sec. 10.502
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Reserved parking
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Article 10.600: Truck Parking
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Article 10.700: U-Turns
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Sec. 10.701
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U-turns prohibited
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Sec. 10.702
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Exceptions
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Article 10.800: Traffic Regulations Applicable to Emergency
Vehicles
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Sec. 10.801
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Emergency vehicles exempt from traffic regulations
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Sec. 10.802
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Warning devices to be used
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Sec. 10.803
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Driver not relieved from duty to drive with due care and precaution
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Article 10.900: Truck Routes
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Sec. 10.901
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Through commercial vehicles
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Sec. 10.902
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Local commercial vehicles
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Sec. 10.903
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Truck routes established
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Sec. 10.904
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Maximum vehicle load limit
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Sec. 10.905
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Parking
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CHAPTER 11: UTILITIES & SOLID WASTE
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Article 11.100: Public Utility Commission Jurisdiction
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Sec. 11.101
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Electric utility
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Sec. 11.102
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Water and sewer utilities
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Article 11.200: Water Service Rates
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Article 11.300: Water Tap Fees
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Article 11.400: Utility Deposit Required
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Article 11.500: Sewer Service
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Article 11.600: Sewer Tap Fee
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Article 11.700: Garbage Collection Service Rates
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Article 11.800: Billing Due Date
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Article 11.900: Water Line Extension Policy
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Sec. 11.901
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Purpose
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Sec. 11.902
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Extension defined
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Sec. 11.903
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Scope of provisions
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Sec. 11.904
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No vested rights
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Sec. 11.905
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Authority to extend
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Sec. 11.906
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City not required to make extensions
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Sec. 11.907
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Property outside city limits may be served
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Sec. 11.908
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When extension to be made
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Sec. 11.909
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Charges
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Sec. 11.910
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Ownership, maintenance of service facilities
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Sec. 11.911
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Type of service facilities to be installed
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Sec. 11.912
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Additional users
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Sec. 11.913
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Refund of deposits
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Article 11.1000: General Sewer Regulations
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Sec. 11.1001
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Connections required
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Sec. 11.1002
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Water closet connections
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Sec. 11.1003
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Wastewater connections
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Sec. 11.1004
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Disposal regulated
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Sec. 11.1005
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Wash, slop and wastewater regulated
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Sec. 11.1006
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Drainage discharge prohibited
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Sec. 11.1007
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Collection and treatment refusal
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Sec. 11.1008
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Prohibited discharges
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Article 11.1100: Maintaining Sewer Lines
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Article 11.1200: Sewage Treatment Plant User Charges
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CHAPTER 12: PLANNING & ZONING
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Article 12.100: Districts Established
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Sec. 12.101
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Purpose
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Superseded by Ord. 081115-02
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Sec. 12.102
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General
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Superseded by Ord. 081115-02
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Sec. 12.103
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Future annexations
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Superseded by Ord. 081115-02
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Article 12.200: Use of Land or Premises
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Sec. 12.201
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Generally
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Superseded by Ord. 081115-02
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Sec. 12.202
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Residential district (R)
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Superseded by Ord. 081115-02
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Sec. 12.203
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Commercial (C1) and commercial (C2) districts
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Superseded by Ord. 081115-02
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Sec. 12.204
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Industrial district (I)
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Superseded by Ord. 081115-02
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Article 12.300: Certain Uses May be Located Only by Specific
Use Permit
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Sec. 12.301
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Uses requiring specific use permit
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Superseded by Ord. 081115-02
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Sec. 12.302
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Permit conditions
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Superseded by Ord. 081115-02
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Sec. 12.303
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Record of permit
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Superseded by Ord. 081115-02
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Sec. 12.304
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Notice, hearing, fees and reapplications
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Superseded by Ord. 081115-02
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Sec. 12.305
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Standards for home occupations
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Superseded by Ord. 081115-02
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Sec. 12.306
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Standards for multiple family dwellings
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Superseded by Ord. 081115-02
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Sec. 12.307
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Standards for mobile homes outside mobile home parks
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Amnd. by Ord. 091608-02
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Article 12.400: Minimum Yards Established
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Sec. 12.401
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Specific yard requirements
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Superseded by Ord. 081115-02
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Sec. 12.402
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General yard requirements
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Superseded by Ord. 081115-02
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Article 12.500: Nonconforming Uses
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Superseded by Ord. 081115-02
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Article 12.600: Boundaries of Districts
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Superseded by Ord. 081115-02
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Article 12.700: Certificate of Occupancy and Compliance
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Superseded by Ord. 081115-02
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Article 12.800: Enforcement
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Superseded by Ord. 081115-02
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Article 12.900: Changes and Amendments
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Sec. 12.901
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Notice and hearing
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Superseded by Ord. 081115-02
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Sec. 12.902
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Fee
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Superseded by Ord. 081115-02
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Sec. 12.903
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Reapplications
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Superseded by Ord. 081115-02
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Article 12.1000: Definitions
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Superseded by Ord. 081115-02
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Article 12.1100: Repealing Clause and Preserving Rights
in Pending Litigation and Violations Under Existing Ordinances
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Superseded by Ord. 081115-02
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Article 12.1200: Penalty for Violation
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Superseded by Ord. 081115-02
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Article 12.1300: Savings Clause
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Superseded by Ord. 081115-02
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Article 12.1400: Variances
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Superseded by Ord. 081115-02
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APPENDIX A: FEE SCHEDULE
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Article 1.000: Animal Control Related Fees
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Sec. 1.100
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Impoundment fees
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Dltd. by Ord. 092022-28
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Sec. 1.200
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Livestock impoundment fees
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Dltd. by Ord. 092022-28
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Article 2.000: Building Related Fees
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Sec. 2.100
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Building permit fees
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§ A4.001
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Sec. 2.200
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Electrical permit fees
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§ A4.001
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Sec. 2.300
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Plumbing permit fees
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§ A4.001
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Sec. 2.400
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Building moving fee
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§ A4.002
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Sec. 2.500
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Mobile home park fees
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Dltd. by Ord. 092022-28
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Sec. 2.600
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Excavation permit fee
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§ A4.004
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Sec. 2.700
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Sign permit fee
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Amnd. by Ord. 051308-03
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Sec. 2.800
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Demolition permit fee
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§ A4.002
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Article 3.000: Subdivision Related Fees
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Sec. 3.100
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Preliminary plat filing fees
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§ A6.001
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Sec. 3.200
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Final plat filing fees
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§ A6.002
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Article 4.000: Utility Related Fees
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Sec. 4.100
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Water service rates
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Amnd. by Ord. 092100-01
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Sec. 4.200
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Water tap fees
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Amnd, by Ord. 021103-2
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Sec. 4.300
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Utility deposits
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Amnd. by Ord. 021103-2
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Sec. 4.400
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Sewer service rates
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Amnd. by Ord. 101700-01
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Sec. 4.500
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Sewer tap fee
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Amnd. by Ord. 111709-02
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Sec. 4.600
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Garbage collection service rates
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Amnd. by Ord. 041602
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Sec. 4.700
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Billing charges
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Amnd. by Ord. 021103-2
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Sec. 4.800
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Rates for property outside city limits
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§ A6.009
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Sec. 4.900
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Sewage treatment plant user charges
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§ A6.010
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Article 5.000: Zoning Related Fees
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Sec. 5.100
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Fee for certificate of occupancy and compliance
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Dltd. by Ord. 092022-28
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Sec. 5.200
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Fee for zoning change of specific use permit
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Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
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