This table shows the location or gives the disposition of the chapters, sections and subsections of the 1990 Italy Code of Ordinances within this revised code. The abbreviation “NIC” means the provision is not included in this code, though not necessarily repealed.
1990 CODE OF ORDINANCES
2013 CODE OF ORDINANCES
CHAPTER ONE - GENERAL PROVISIONS
 
Sec. 1
Form of government
§ 1.02.001
Sec. 2
Annual budget
 
 
A. Budget officer
§ 1.02.002(a)
 
B. Budget preparation
§ 1.02.002(b)
 
C. Fiscal year
§ 1.02.003
Sec. 3
Taxation
 
 
A. Local sales and use tax
NIC
 
B. Sales tax on residential use of gas and electricity
§ 11.03.002
 
C. Taxation of property exempt under article VIII, section 1-J, Texas Constitution
§ 11.02.003
 
D. Homestead exemption
§ 11.02.001
Sec. 4
Property damage, personal injury, death claims
 
 
A. Notice required; contents
§ 1.02.031
 
B. Refusal by council required prior to suit
§ 1.02.032
 
C. Service of notice
§ 1.02.033
 
D. Waiver of requirements
§ 1.02.034
 
E. Notice to be sworn
§ 1.02.035
 
F. Severability
NIC
CHAPTER TWO - PERSONNEL
 
Sec. 1
Personnel policies manual
§ 9.01.001
Sec. 2
Rules of conduct
§ 9.01.002
Sec. 3
Police reserve force
Amnd. by Ord. 081208-03
CHAPTER THREE - PUBLIC SAFETY
 
Sec. 1
Advisory fire marshal
 
 
A. Office of fire marshal
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
 
B. Record and investigation
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
 
C. Testimony and evidence
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
 
D. Power to summon witnesses
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
 
E. Refusal to obey lawful order
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
 
F. Privacy of investigation
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
 
G. Entry and examination of fire scene
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
 
H. Prevention examination, order and appeal
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
 
I. Penalty for violation
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 2
Arson reward
§ 5.01.001
Sec. 3
Burning of trash or other material
Rpld. by Ord. 2019-0610-02
Sec. 4
Emergency management
 
 
A. Office of emergency management
§ 1.04.031
 
B. Powers and duties
§ 1.04.032
 
C. Joint management council
§ 1.04.033
 
D. Duties and responsibilities
§ 1.04.034
 
E. Organization plan
§ 1.04.035
 
F. Unauthorized alert
§ 1.04.036
 
G. State of emergency regulations
§ 1.04.037
 
H. Liability for damages
§ 1.04.038
 
I. Contracting and funding
§ 1.04.039
 
J. Unlawful obstruction and authority
§ 1.04.040
 
K. Affirmation to support and defend
§ 1.04.041
Sec. 5
Ellis County emergency management
§ 1.04.002
Sec. 6
Supervision of juveniles
§ 8.02.001
Sec. 7
Loitering in public or private place
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 8
Disorderly conduct with motor vehicle
Rpld. by Ord. 091012-2
CHAPTER FOUR - HEALTH AND SANITATION
 
Sec. 1
Accumulation of trash, rubbish, discarded items
Superseded by Ord. 157 adopted 6/12/01
Sec. 2
Public nuisances
Superseded by Ord. 157 adopted 6/12/01
Sec. 3
Abandoned and junk vehicles
Rpld. by Ord. 10-0809-02
Sec. 4
Wrecking yards
Rpld. by Ord. 10-0809-01
Sec. 5
Garbage collection and fees
Superseded by Ord. 0409011
Sec. 6
Dilapidated and substandard structures
Superseded by Ord. 96-04-01
Sec. 7
Animal control
Rpld. by Ord. 090413-2
CHAPTER FIVE - BUSINESS REGULATION
 
Sec. 1
Itinerant vendors
 
 
A. Definitions
§ 4.04.001
 
B. License application
§ 4.04.032
 
C. License fee
§ 4.04.033
 
D. Exemptions
§ 4.04.034
 
E. Penalty for violation
§§ 4.04.002, 4.04.031
Sec. 2
Alcohol beverage possession and consumption in public place
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 3
Dance halls
 
 
A. Definition
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
 
B. Application and license
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
 
C. Location and capacity
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
 
D. Hours of operation and security
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
 
E. Penalty for violation
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 4
Fair housing
 
 
Introduction
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
 
A. Definitions
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
 
B. Discrimination in the sale or rental of housing
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
 
C. Discrimination in the financing of housing
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
 
D. Discrimination in the provision of brokerage services
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
 
E. Exemptions and exclusions
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
 
F. Fair housing administrator
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
 
G. Complaints
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
 
H. Investigation
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
 
I. Cumulative legal effect
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
 
J. Unlawful intimidation
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
 
K. Cooperation with Secretary of HUD
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
 
L. Education and public information
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
 
M. Penalty
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
CHAPTER SIX - ANNEXATION
 
 
A. Petitions required
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
 
B. Process
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
 
C. Adoption and filing
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
 
D. Territories annexed by ordinance
NIC
 
E. Territories deannexed by ordinance
NIC
CHAPTER SEVEN - TRAFFIC AND PARKING
 
Sec. 1
Speed limits
 
 
A. Within corporate limits of city
 
 
(1) General speed limits
§ 12.03.071
 
(2) Speed limit on specific streets
NIC
 
B. Highway speed within city
NIC
Sec. 2
Traffic control devices, signals and signs
 
 
A. Authorized devices
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
 
B. Unauthorized devices
§ 12.02.002
 
C. Tampering with devices
§ 12.02.003
 
D. Installation of devices
§ 12.02.004
 
E. Authorized emergency vehicle
§ 12.02.005
 
F. Penalty for violation
§ 12.02.006
Sec. 3
Maintenance of state highways
§ 12.01.001
Sec. 4
Parking regulations
 
 
A. Method of parking
§ 12.04.001
 
B. Parking restrictions
 
 
(1) Prohibited in certain places
§ 12.04.002
 
(2) Prohibited or limited parking zones
§ 12.04.003
 
(3) Restricted parking on Main Street
NIC
 
(4) Restricted parking on city owned lot east of Ridge Street
NIC
 
(5) Parking prohibited on specific streets
NIC
 
(6) Parking of trucks larger than one ton
§ 12.05.010
Sec. 5
Street and alley closing
NIC
CHAPTER EIGHT - BUILDING REGULATIONS
 
Sec. 1
Standard codes
§ 3.02.001, Portions superseded by Ord. 090420
Sec. 2
Building of streets or roadways
§ 3.08.001
Sec. 3
Replacement of sidewalks
 
 
A. Established sidewalks
§ 3.08.002(a)
 
B. Replacement guidelines
Amnd. by Ord. 980301
 
C. Sidewalk specifications
Amnd. by Ord. 980301
CHAPTER NINE - ZONING AND SUBDIVISION
 
Sec. 1
Zoning regulations and district
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 2
Fire limits
 
 
Designated
Amnd. by Ord. 224
 
A. Permit required
§ 5.02.003
 
B. Incombustible construction
§ 5.02.004
 
C. Frame buildings
§ 5.02.005
 
D. Gas connections
§ 5.02.006
 
E. Penalty for violation
§ 5.02.002
Sec. 3
Subdivision regulations
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
CHAPTER TEN - UTILITIES
 
Sec. 1
City water system
 
 
A. City water system
Amnd. by Ord. 2021-1011-03
 
B. Unit connection
Superseded by Ord. 040909
 
C. Charges and fees
Superseded by Ord. 040909
Sec. 2
City sewer system
 
 
A. Monthly charge
Superseded by Ord. 205
 
B. Unit connection
Superseded by Ords. 205 and 040909
 
C. Repair on private property
Amnd. by Ord. 2021-1011-03
Sec. 3
Utility contract and franchise ordinance
NIC