This table shows the location or gives the disposition of the chapters, sections and subsections of the 2007 McClendon-Chisholm Code of Ordinances within this revised code. The abbreviation “NIC” means the provision is not included in this code, though not necessarily repealed.
2007 CODE OF ORDINANCES
2013 CODE OF ORDINANCES
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
 
Sec. 1-1.
How code designated and cited
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 1-2.
Definitions and rules of construction
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 1-3.
Catchlines of sections
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 1-4.
History notes
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 1-5.
References and editor’s notes
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 1-6.
References to chapters, articles, divisions and sections
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 1-7.
Amendments to Code; effect of new ordinances; amendatory language
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 1-8.
Effect of repeal or expiration of ordinance
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 1-9.
Supplementation of Code
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 1-10.
General penalty
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 1-11.
Violations of code or ordinance; culpable mental state
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 1-12.
Severability of parts of Code
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 1-13.
Certain ordinances, rights, etc., not affected by Code
CHAPTER 2 ADMINISTRATION
 
Article I. In General
 
Secs. 2-1—2-18. Reserved
 
Article II. Officials
 
Division 1. Generally
 
Secs. 2-19—2-39. Reserved
 
Division 2. City Attorney
 
Sec. 2-40.
City attorney position established
Sec. 2-41.
Duties of city attorney
Secs. 2-42—2-70. Reserved
 
Division 3. Secretary-Treasurer
 
Sec. 2-71.
Office of secretary-treasurer created
Sec. 2-72.
Bond
Sec. 2-73.
Duties of secretary-treasurer
Secs. 2-74—2-84. Reserved
 
Division 4. City Administrator
 
Sec. 2-85.
Creation of office
Sec. 2-86.
Appointment
Sec. 2-87.
Termination
Sec. 2-88.
Compensation; bond
Sec. 2-89.
Powers and duties
Sec. 2-90.
Authority to purchase
Sec. 2-91.
City council to deal with city administrator
Secs. 2-92—2-104. Reserved
 
Article III. Boards and Commissions
 
Sec. 2-105.
Attendance policy
Sec. 2-106.
Vacancies due to member misconduct
CHAPTERS 3—5 RESERVED
 
CHAPTER 6 ADVERTISING
 
Article I. In General
 
Secs. 6-1—6-15. Reserved
 
Article II. Handbills
 
Sec. 6-16.
Unlawful posting
Sec. 6-17.
Unlawful scattering and throwing
CHAPTERS 7—9 RESERVED
 
CHAPTER 10 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
 
Article I. In General
 
Secs. 10-1—10-18. Reserved
 
Article II. Private Clubs
 
Sec. 10-19.
Definitions
Sec. 10-20.
Permit required
Sec. 10-21.
Conditions for private clubs
CHAPTERS 11—13 RESERVED
 
CHAPTER 14 ANIMALS
 
Article I. In General
 
Sec. 14-1.
Restraint and confinement, generally
Sec. 14-2.
Animal as nuisance
Secs. 14-3—14-22. Reserved
 
Article II. Livestock Control
 
Sec. 14-23.
Short title
Sec. 14-24.
Definitions
Sec. 14-25.
Responsibility of owner
Sec. 14-26.
Complaint shall be filed by law enforcement officer
Sec. 14-27.
Offense a misdemeanor
Sec. 14-28.
Penalties
CHAPTERS 15—17 RESERVED
 
CHAPTER 18 BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS
 
Article I. In General
 
Secs. 18-1—18-15. Reserved
 
Article II. Technical Codes
 
Division 1. Generally
 
Sec. 18-16.
Technical codes adopted
Sec. 18-17.
References to board of appeal
Sec. 18-18.
Violation; penalty
Secs. 18-19—18-34. Reserved
 
Division 2. Extraterritorial Jurisdiction
 
Sec. 18-35.
Codes made applicable
Rpld. by Ord. 2016-10
Sec. 18-36.
Erection, structure, size location, and placement of all signs and advertisements
Secs. 18-37—18-49. Reserved
 
Article III. Building Numbering
 
Sec. 18-50.
Uniform property numbering system established
Sec. 18-51.
Base lines for numbering
Sec. 18-52.
Numbering based upon block number
Sec. 18-53.
Numbering, odd and even
Sec. 18-54.
Buildings facing streets, relative block numbers
Sec. 18-55.
Placement of numbers
Sec. 18-56.
Suffixes rather than fractional numbers
Sec. 18-57.
Plat book of roads and numbered structures
Sec. 18-58.
Inspector to inform applicants seeking address numbers
Sec. 18-59.
Application for assignment of street number
Sec. 18-60.
Street-naming system
Sec. 18-61.
Plan for street naming
Sec. 18-62.
Street names on subdivision plats
Sec. 18-63.
Change of street name
Sec. 18-64.
Erection of street name signs
Secs. 18-65—18-80. Reserved
 
Article IV. Building and Development Fees
 
Sec. 18-81.
Fee schedule adopted by reference
§ 3.01.001(a)
Sec. 18-82.
Article prevails against conflicting provisions
§ 3.01.001(b)
CHAPTERS 19—21 RESERVED
 
CHAPTER 22 BUSINESSES
 
Article I. In General
 
Secs. 22-1—22-18. Reserved
 
Article II. Permits
 
Sec. 22-19.
Definitions
Sec. 22-20.
Required
Sec. 22-21.
Exemptions
Secs. 22-22—22-47. Reserved
 
Article III. Food Establishments
 
Sec. 22-48.
Adoption of state rules on food establishment sanitation
Sec. 22-49.
Food service regulations
 
 
(a) Amendments to rules
 
(b) Permit required; issuance; exceptions
 
(c) Certified food protection manager
 
(d) Submission and review of plans
 
(e) Inspections
 
(f) Suspension of a health permit
 
(g) Revocation of a food permit
 
(h) Examination and condemnation of food
 
(i) Hearings/notice for hearings
Secs. 22-50—22-65. Reserved
 
Article IV. Street Vendors
 
Sec. 22-66.
Prohibited
Sec. 22-67.
Penalty
Secs. 22-68—22-79. Reserved
 
Article V. Sexually Oriented Businesses
 
Sec. 22-80.
Purpose and intent of article
Sec. 22-81.
Definitions
Sec. 22-82.
Classification
Sec. 22-83.
License required
Sec. 22-84.
Issuance of license
Sec. 22-85.
Fees
Sec. 22-86.
Inspection
Sec. 22-87.
Expiration of license
Sec. 22-88.
Suspension
Sec. 22-89.
Revocation
Sec. 22-90.
Appeal
Sec. 22-91.
Transfer of license
Sec. 22-92.
Location of business
Sec. 22-93.
Exemption from location restrictions
Sec. 22-94.
Additional regulations for nude escort agencies
Sec. 22-95.
Additional regulations for nude model studios
Sec. 22-96.
Additional regulations for adult theaters and adult motion picture theaters
Sec. 22-97.
Additional regulations for adult motels
Sec. 22-98.
Regulations pertaining to exhibition of sexually explicit films or videos
Sec. 22-99.
Display of sexually explicit material to minors
Sec. 22-100.
Enforcement of article provisions
Sec. 22-101.
Injunctive relief
CHAPTERS 23—25 RESERVED
 
CHAPTER 26 COURT
 
Sec. 26-1.
Court established
Sec. 26-2.
Appointment and qualifications of judges
Rpld. by Ord. 2017-03
CHAPTERS 27—29 RESERVED
 
CHAPTER 30 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
 
Sec. 30-1.
Mayor as emergency management director
Sec. 30-2.
Powers of director
Sec. 30-3.
Emergency management council
Sec. 30-4.
Duties of emergency management director
Sec. 30-5.
Emergency management operations
Sec. 30-6.
Unauthorized person using a siren or other device
Sec. 30-7.
Effect of orders, rules, and regulations
Sec. 30-8.
Conflict
Sec. 30-9.
Governmental functions
Sec. 30-10.
Activity without prior approval
Sec. 30-11.
Obstruct, hinder, or delay any member
Sec. 30-12.
Support and defend the Constitution
CHAPTERS 31—33 RESERVED
 
CHAPTER 34 ENVIRONMENT
 
Article I. In General
 
Secs. 34-1—34-18. Reserved
 
Article II. Abandoned and Junked Vehicles
 
Sec. 34-19.
Definitions
Sec. 34-20.
Authority to impound abandoned vehicles; notification; sale
Sec. 34-21.
Junked vehicles declared public nuisance; procedures for abatement; junked vehicles not to be reconstructed or made operable
Sec. 34-22.
Disposal of junked vehicles; city’s rights of entry upon private premises
Sec. 34-23.
Registration when impounded
Sec. 34-24.
Lien for towing and storage charges
Secs. 34-25—34-51. Reserved
 
Article III. Offensive Conditions on Real Property
 
Sec. 34-52.
Definitions
Sec. 34-53.
Unlawful conditions on property
Sec. 34-54.
Notice; violation of article; expenses
Sec. 34-55.
Assessment of expenses; lien
Sec. 34-56.
Dangerous vegetation
Sec. 34-57.
Penalties
Secs. 34-58—34-87. Reserved
 
Article IV. Litter
 
Sec. 34-88.
Definitions
Sec. 34-89.
Dumping of garbage, refuse, rubbish, or junk
Secs. 34-90—34-108. Reserved
 
Article V. Tree Preservation
 
Sec. 34-109.
Scope and purpose
Sec. 34-110.
Definitions
Sec. 34-111.
Applicability
Sec. 34-112.
Exemptions
Sec. 34-113.
Tree preservation and protection
Sec. 34-114.
Tree removal permit
Sec. 34-115.
Tree replacement requirements
Sec. 34-116.
Miscellaneous provisions
Sec. 34-117.
Exceptions
Sec. 34-118.
Penalties
Sec. 34-119.
Approved replacement tree list
Secs. 34-120—34-139. Reserved
 
Article VI. Solid Waste Collection
 
Sec. 34-140.
Definitions
Sec. 34-141.
Permit and right-of-way use agreement required
Sec. 34-142.
Duty of owners and occupants to maintain premises
CHAPTERS 35—37 RESERVED
 
CHAPTER 38 FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION
 
Article I. In General
 
Secs. 38-1—38-14. Reserved
 
Article II. Fire Code
 
Secs. 38-15—38-30. Reserved
 
Article III. Outdoor Burning
 
Sec. 38-31.
Prohibited
Sec. 38-32.
Authorized burnings
Sec. 38-33.
Burnings authorized by director of commission on environmental quality
Sec. 38-34.
Inspection
Sec. 38-35.
Restrictions
Sec. 38-36.
Liability
Sec. 38-37.
Burn ban
Sec. 38-38.
Penalty
CHAPTERS 39—41 RESERVED
 
CHAPTER 42 FLOODS
 
Article I. In General
 
Sec. 42-1.
Statutory authorization
Sec. 42-2.
Findings of fact
Sec. 42-3.
Statement of purpose
Sec. 42-4.
Methods of reducing flood losses
Sec. 42-5.
Definitions
Sec. 42-6.
Lands to which this chapter applies
Sec. 42-7.
Basis for establishing the areas of special flood hazard
Sec. 42-8.
Establishment of development permit
Sec. 42-9.
Compliance
Sec. 42-10.
Abrogation and greater restrictions
Sec. 42-11.
Interpretation
Sec. 42-12.
Warning and disclaimer of liability
Sec. 42-13.
Designation of floodways
Secs. 42-14—42-42. Reserved
 
Article II. Administration
 
Sec. 42-43.
Designation of the floodplain administrator
Sec. 42-44.
Duties and responsibilities of the floodplain administrator
Sec. 42-45.
Permit procedures
Sec. 42-46.
Variance procedures
Secs. 42-47—42-65. Reserved
 
Article III. Provisions for Flood Hazard Reduction
 
Sec. 42-66.
General standards
Sec. 42-67.
Specific standards
Sec. 42-68.
Standards for subdivision proposals
Sec. 42-69.
Standards for areas of shallow flooding
Secs. 42-70—42-94. Reserved
 
Article IV. Storm Drainage and Flood Control Standards and Specifications
 
Sec. 42-95.
Rules and regulations for establishing design and construction for use of drainage facilities
Sec. 42-96.
Rules and regulations for establishing design and construction for use of paving and drainage facilities
Sec. 42-97.
Rules and regulations for establishing design and construction for use of drainage and thoroughfare
Sec. 42-98.
Copies to be kept
Sec. 42-99.
Conflict
CHAPTER 43 RESERVED
 
CHAPTER 44 HEALTH AND SANITATION
 
Article I. In General
 
Secs. 44-1—44-15. Reserved
 
Article II. On-Site Sewage Disposal
 
Sec. 44-16.
Regulations adopted
Amnd. by Ord. 2017-04
Sec. 44-17.
Adoption of penalty provisions
Amnd. by Ord. 2017-04
Sec. 44-18.
Conflict with other ordinances
Amnd. by Ord. 2017-04
Sec. 44-19.
Prior offenses committed
Amnd. by Ord. 2017-04
Sec. 44-20.
Penalty
Amnd. by Ord. 2017-04
CHAPTER 45 RESERVED
 
CHAPTER 46 LAW ENFORCEMENT (RESERVED)
 
CHAPTERS 47—49 RESERVED
 
CHAPTER 50 LICENSES AND PERMITS
 
Sec. 50-1.
Chapter applicable under given conditions
Sec. 50-2.
Permit application requirements
Sec. 50-3.
Conditions for expiration of permit
Sec. 50-4.
Inapplicability of chapter
Sec. 50-5.
Ordinances in conflict with chapter are repealed
CHAPTERS 51—53 RESERVED
 
CHAPTER 54 MANUFACTURED HOUSING
 
Sec. 54-1.
Definitions
Sec. 54-2.
Mobile homes prohibited
Sec. 54-3.
Manufactured housing permitted in certain districts
Sec. 54-4.
Application for installation of a HUD-Code manufactured home
Sec. 54-5.
HUD-Code manufactured homes safety standards
Sec. 54-6.
Permit to be granted
CHAPTER 55 RESERVED
 
CHAPTER 56 OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
 
Article I. In General
 
Secs. 56-1—56-15. Reserved
 
Article II. Firearms
 
Sec. 56-16.
Use prohibited
Sec. 56-17.
Lawful uses
Sec. 56-18.
Applicability of uses
Sec. 56-19.
Penalty
Secs. 56-20—56-29. Reserved
 
Article III. Synthetic Cannabinoids
 
Sec. 56-30.
Definitions
Sec. 56-31.
Possession, use, and sale prohibited
Sec. 56-32.
Defense
Sec. 56-33.
Penalty
CHAPTER 57 RESERVED
 
CHAPTER 58 PLANNING (RESERVED)
 
CHAPTERS 59—61 RESERVED
 
CHAPTER 62 SIGNS
 
Sec. 62-1.
Definitions
Sec. 62-2.
Application
Sec. 62-3.
Permit required; exceptions
Sec. 62-4.
Permits not required
Sec. 62-5.
Permit to alter, enlarge, etc
Sec. 62-6.
Illuminated signs
Sec. 62-7.
Interference with traffic devices, signals prohibited
Sec. 62-8.
Billboards prohibited
Sec. 62-9.
Plans to be submitted by permit applicant
Sec. 62-10.
Permit fees
Sec. 62-11.
Permit expiration
Sec. 62-12.
Void permits
Sec. 62-13.
Posting in specified areas prohibited, generally
Sec. 62-14.
Portable signs
Sec. 62-15.
Inspection
Sec. 62-16.
Ground signs generally
Sec. 62-17.
Pole signs
Sec. 62-18.
Marquee signs
Sec. 62-19.
Wall signs
Sec. 62-20.
Window signs
Sec. 62-21.
Removal of real estate signs
Sec. 62-22.
Signs permitted
Sec. 62-23.
Existing signs
Sec. 62-24.
Maintenance of signs
Sec. 62-25.
Compliance with building codes
Sec. 62-26.
Variance appeal
Sec. 62-27.
Penalty
CHAPTERS 63—65 RESERVED
 
CHAPTER 66 STREETS, SIDEWALKS, AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES
 
Article I. In General
 
Secs. 66-1—66-18. Reserved
 
Article II. Roads and Bridges
 
Division 1. Generally
 
Secs. 66-19—66-39. Reserved
 
Division 2. Standard Street Specifications and Construction Details in Subdivisions
 
Sec. 66-40.
Subdivider financial responsibility and duty
Sec. 66-41.
Street paving strength requirements
Sec. 66-42.
Stabilization of the subgrade
Sec. 66-43.
Paving width requirements
Sec. 66-44.
Pavement slopes (traverse)
Sec. 66-45.
Sawed dummy joints; expansion joints
Sec. 66-46.
Street arrangement
Sec. 66-47.
Speed limits
Sec. 66-48.
Street names
CHAPTERS 67—69 RESERVED
 
CHAPTER 70 SUBDIVISIONS
 
Sec. 70-1.
Purpose
Sec. 70-2.
General
Sec. 70-3.
Definitions
Sec. 70-4.
Purpose, authority and jurisdiction
Sec. 70-5.
Preliminary plans and final plats
Sec. 70-6.
General requirements and design standards
Sec. 70-7.
Improvements
Sec. 70-7A.
Landscape buffers
Sec. 70-8.
Floodplains
Sec. 70-9.
Drainage requirements
Sec. 70-10.
Street, alley and drainage maintenance and repair
Sec. 70-11.
Reservations
Sec. 70-12.
Variances
Sec. 70-13.
Penalty
Sec. 70-14.
Severability
Sec. 70-15.
Effective date
APPENDIX 1 SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF MCLENDON-CHISHOLM
Art. 10.02, app. A
CHAPTER 71 TAXATION
 
Article I. Property Taxes
 
Sec. 71-1.
Property taxes to be assessed
Sec. 71-2.
Exemption for residence homestead of elderly persons
Sec. 71-3.
Exemption for residence homestead of person with a disability
Sec. 71-4.
Election of exemptions
CHAPTERS 72, 73 RESERVED
 
CHAPTER 74 TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES
 
Sec. 74-1.
Adoption by reference of state laws concerning operation and movement of vehicles
Sec. 74-2.
Adoption by reference of state law concerning pedestrian conduct
Sec. 74-3.
Traffic control signs
Sec. 74-4.
Obedience to traffic control signs and devices
Sec. 74-5.
Director of traffic control
CHAPTERS 75—77 RESERVED
 
CHAPTER 78 UTILITIES
 
Sec. 78-1.
Water treatment plant must be approved by water district
Sec. 78-2.
Standards for septic tank systems
APPENDIX A ZONING ORDINANCE
Ch. 14, ex. A