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City of Desoto, TX
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2024-07-16
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Code of Ordinances
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Chapter 4 Business Regulations
Ch AO
Adopting Ordinance
Home Rule Charter
Ch CHA
Home Rule Charter
Code of Ordinances
Ch 1
General Provisions
Ch 2
Animal Control
Ch 3
Building Regulations
Ch 4
Business Regulations
Ch 4 Art 100
PRIVATE CLUBS
§ 4.101
Definitions.
§ 4.102
License Required.
§ 4.103
Articles of Incorporation.
§ 4.104
Change of Officers.
§ 4.105
Investigations.
§ 4.106
Qualifications of Officers.
§ 4.107
Compliance with Statutes.
§ 4.108
Location Restrictions.
§ 4.109
Entry and Inspection Powers.
§ 4.110
Membership Requirements.
§ 4.111
Minors.
§ 4.112
Branch Location License.
§ 4.113
Posting of License.
§ 4.114
Compliance with Ordinances and Laws.
§ 4.115
Penalty.
Ch 4 Art 200
(RESERVED)
Ch 4 Art 300
UNWHOLESOME BUSINESS PROHIBITED
§ 4.301
Unwholesome Business Prohibited.
Ch 4 Art 400
PEDDLERS, STREET VENDORS, SOLICITORS, ETC.
§ 4.401
Definitions.
§ 4.402
Exemptions.
§ 4.403
Hours.
§ 4.404
Exhibiting Card Prohibiting Solicitors or Handbills.
§ 4.405
Handbills on Public and Private Property.
§ 4.406
Supervision of Child Solicitors.
§ 4.407
Mobile Vendors.
§ 4.408
Permit and Registration Required.
§ 4.409
Non-Charitable Solicitations Permit.
§ 4.410
Charitable Solicitations Registration.
§ 4.411
Issuance of Permit; Certificate of Registration.
§ 4.412
Permit to be Carried and Displayed.
§ 4.413
Soliciting for Other Purposes.
§ 4.414
False Information.
§ 4.415
Expiration of Certificate of Registration; Solicitation Permit.
§ 4.416
Revocation of Permit or Registration; Appeal.
§ 4.417
Solicitation to Occupants of Vehicles on Public Roadways.
§ 4.418
(Reserved)
§ 4.419
Outdoor Retail Sales and Commercial Promotion.
Ch 4 Art 500
MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS
§ 4.501
Definitions.
§ 4.502
Enforcement.
§ 4.503
License Required.
§ 4.504
License Display.
§ 4.505
Investigation.
§ 4.506
Application.
§ 4.507
License Fee.
§ 4.508
Refusal to Issue or Renew.
§ 4.509
Revocation; Suspension.
§ 4.510
Appeal.
§ 4.511
Hours.
§ 4.512
Inspection - Examination of Employees.
§ 4.513
List of Employees.
§ 4.514
Operation in Residential Area Prohibited.
§ 4.515
Sanitation Requirements.
§ 4.516
Administering Massage.
Ch 4 Art 600
DANCE HALLS
§ 4.601
Definitions.
§ 4.602
License Required.
§ 4.603
Location of Class E Dance Halls.
§ 4.604
Location of Class D Dance Halls.
§ 4.605
Exemption from Locational Restrictions for Class D Dance Halls.
§ 4.606
Issuance of License; Posting.
§ 4.607
Late Hours Permit.
§ 4.608
Fees.
§ 4.609
Hours of Operation.
§ 4.610
Inspection.
§ 4.611
Dance Hall Supervisor.
§ 4.612
Persons Under 17 Prohibited.
§ 4.613
Persons Under 14 and Over 18 Prohibited.
§ 4.614
Persons Under 18 Prohibited.
§ 4.615
Expiration of License.
§ 4.616
Suspension.
§ 4.617
Revocation.
§ 4.618
Appeals.
§ 4.619
Transfer of License or Late Hours Permit.
§ 4.620
Penalty.
§ 4.621
Injunction.
Ch 4 Art 700
SPECIAL EVENTS
§ 4.701
Definitions.
§ 4.702
Enforcement.
§ 4.703
Article Cumulative.
§ 4.704
Exemptions.
§ 4.705
Application; Issuance.
§ 4.706
Indemnification.
§ 4.707
Denial or Revocation.
§ 4.708
Appeal from Denial or Revocation of Special Event Permit.
§ 4.709
Offenses.
Ch 4 Art 800
WRECKER SERVICE
§ 4.801
Definitions.
§ 4.802
Driving Wrecker to Scene of Accident Prohibited.
§ 4.803
Soliciting Wrecker Business at Scene of Accident Prohibited.
§ 4.804
Contract Required.
§ 4.805
Powers and Duties of Chief of Police.
§ 4.806
Requirements and Procedures for Emergency Wrecker Service.
§ 4.807
Fees.
Ch 4 Art 900
BILLIARD HALLS AND DOMINO PARLORS
§ 4.901
Definitions.
§ 4.902
License Required.
§ 4.903
License Application.
§ 4.904
License and Occupational Taxes.
§ 4.905
License Display, Replacement and Transferability.
§ 4.906
Refusal to Issue or Renew License.
§ 4.907
License Revocation.
§ 4.908
Appeal from Refusal to Issue or Renew or Decision to Revoke License.
§ 4.909
Hours of Operation.
§ 4.910
Responsibility of Licensee.
§ 4.911
Right of Entry by Police Officers.
§ 4.912
Maximum Capacity.
§ 4.913
Prohibitions Generally.
§ 4.914
Coin-Operated Machines.
Ch 4 Art 1000
OCCASIONAL SALES (GARAGE SALES)
§ 4.1001
Definition.
§ 4.1002
Signs.
§ 4.1003
License Required.
Ch 4 Art 1100
SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES
§ 4.1101
Purpose and Intent.
§ 4.1102
Definitions.
§ 4.1103
Classification.
§ 4.1104
License Required.
§ 4.1105
Issuance of License.
§ 4.1106
Fees.
§ 4.1107
Inspection.
§ 4.1108
Expiration of License.
§ 4.1109
Suspension.
§ 4.1110
Revocation.
§ 4.1111
Appeal.
§ 4.1112
Transfer of License.
§ 4.1113
Location of Sexually Oriented Business.
§ 4.1114
Appeal from Location Restrictions.
§ 4.1115
Additional Regulations for Escort Agencies.
§ 4.1116
Additional Regulations for Nude Model Studios.
§ 4.1117
Additional Regulations for Adult Theaters and Adult Motion Picture Theaters.
§ 4.1118
Additional Regulations for Adult Motels.
§ 4.1119
Regulations Regarding Exhibition of Sexually Explicit Films or Videos.
§ 4.1120
Display of Sexually Explicit Material to Minors.
§ 4.1121
Enforcement.
§ 4.1122
Injunction.
§ 4.1123
Amendment of this Article.
Ch 4 Art 1200
COIN OPERATED CAR WASHES
§ 4.1201
Definitions.
§ 4.1202
Requiring the Posting of Signs.
§ 4.1203
Offenses.
Ch 4 Art 1300
REGISTERED FAMILY HOME CHILD CARE
§ 4.1301
Definitions.
§ 4.1302
Registration.
§ 4.1303
Maximum Number Permitted.
§ 4.1304
Enforcement.
Ch 4 Art 1400
TEEN CLUB REGULATIONS
§ 4.1401
Definitions.
§ 4.1402
Security Requirements.
§ 4.1403
Age Restrictions.
Ch 4 Art 1500
INDOOR SPORTS FACILITY
§ 4.1501
Definitions.
§ 4.1502
Security Requirements.
Ch 4 Art 1600
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
§ 4.1601
Definitions.
§ 4.1602
Sale of Alcoholic Beverages Near Church, School or Private Hospital.
§ 4.1603
Sale Near Day-Care Center or Child-Care Facility.
§ 4.1604
Fees Established; Permit Required.
§ 4.1605
Penalty.
Ch 4 Art 1700
ENTERTAINMENT VENUE REGULATIONS
§ 4.1701
Definitions.
§ 4.1702
Security Requirements.
Ch 4 Art 1800
DONATION COLLECTION CONTAINERS
§ 4.1801
Definitions.
§ 4.1802
Requirements.
§ 4.1803
Permit Required.
§ 4.1804
Enforcement.
§ 4.1805
Appeals.
Ch 4 Art 1900
CREDIT ACCESS BUSINESSES
§ 4.1901
Short Title and Purpose.
§ 4.1902
Definitions.
§ 4.1903
Violations; Penalty.
§ 4.1904
Defenses.
§ 4.1905
Registration Required.
§ 4.1906
Registration Application.
§ 4.1907
Issuance and Display of Certificate of Registration; Presentment Upon Request.
§ 4.1908
Expiration and Renewal of Certificate of Registration.
§ 4.1909
Nontransferability.
§ 4.1910
Maintenance of Records.
§ 4.1911
Restriction on Extension of Consumer Credit.
§ 4.1912
Requirement of Consumer Understanding of Agreement.
§ 4.1913
Referral to Consumer Credit Counseling.
Ch 4 Art 2000
SHORT-TERM RENTALS
§ 4.2001
Short Title and Purpose.
§ 4.2002
Definitions.
§ 4.2003
Registration and Permit Required.
§ 4.2004
Minimum Standards of Conduct.
§ 4.2005
Agent.
§ 4.2006
Enforcement; Provisions.
§ 4.2007
Penalty.
§ 4.2008
Appeal.
Ch 4 Art 2100
FAIR CHANCE HIRING
§ 4.2101
Definitions.
§ 4.2102
Applicability.
§ 4.2103
Criminal History in Employment.
§ 4.2104
Investigation.
§ 4.2105
Establishment of an Administrative Hearing Officer and Notice of Violation.
§ 4.2106
Civil Penalty.
Ch 5
Fire Prevention and Protection
Ch 6
Health and Sanitation
Ch 7
Municipal Court
Ch 8
Offenses and Nuisances
Ch 9
Personnel
Ch 10
Subdivision Regulation
Ch 11
Taxation
Ch 12
Traffic and Vehicles
Ch 13
Utilities
Ch 14
Zoning
Appendix
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Fee Schedule
Apx B
Code Comparative Table
Apx C
Ordinance Disposition Table
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Chapter 4
Business Regulations
ARTICLE 4.100
PRIVATE CLUBS
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§ 4.101
Definitions.
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§ 4.102
License Required.
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§ 4.103
Articles of Incorporation.
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§ 4.104
Change of Officers.
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§ 4.105
Investigations.
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§ 4.106
Qualifications of Officers.
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§ 4.107
Compliance with Statutes.
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§ 4.108
Location Restrictions.
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§ 4.109
Entry and Inspection Powers.
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§ 4.110
Membership Requirements.
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§ 4.111
Minors.
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§ 4.112
Branch Location License.
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§ 4.113
Posting of License.
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§ 4.114
Compliance with Ordinances and Laws.
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§ 4.115
Penalty.
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ARTICLE 4.200
(RESERVED)
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ARTICLE 4.300
UNWHOLESOME BUSINESS PROHIBITED
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§ 4.301
Unwholesome Business Prohibited.
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ARTICLE 4.400
PEDDLERS, STREET VENDORS, SOLICITORS, ETC.
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§ 4.401
Definitions.
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§ 4.402
Exemptions.
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§ 4.403
Hours.
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§ 4.404
Exhibiting Card Prohibiting Solicitors or Handbills.
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§ 4.405
Handbills on Public and Private Property.
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§ 4.406
Supervision of Child Solicitors.
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§ 4.407
Mobile Vendors.
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§ 4.408
Permit and Registration Required.
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§ 4.409
Non-Charitable Solicitations Permit.
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§ 4.410
Charitable Solicitations Registration.
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§ 4.411
Issuance of Permit; Certificate of Registration.
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§ 4.412
Permit to be Carried and Displayed.
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§ 4.413
Soliciting for Other Purposes.
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§ 4.414
False Information.
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§ 4.415
Expiration of Certificate of Registration; Solicitation Permit.
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§ 4.416
Revocation of Permit or Registration; Appeal.
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§ 4.417
Solicitation to Occupants of Vehicles on Public Roadways.
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§ 4.418
(Reserved)
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§ 4.419
Outdoor Retail Sales and Commercial Promotion.
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ARTICLE 4.500
MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS
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§ 4.501
Definitions.
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§ 4.502
Enforcement.
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§ 4.503
License Required.
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§ 4.504
License Display.
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§ 4.505
Investigation.
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§ 4.506
Application.
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§ 4.507
License Fee.
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§ 4.508
Refusal to Issue or Renew.
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§ 4.509
Revocation; Suspension.
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§ 4.510
Appeal.
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§ 4.511
Hours.
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§ 4.512
Inspection - Examination of Employees.
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§ 4.513
List of Employees.
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§ 4.514
Operation in Residential Area Prohibited.
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§ 4.515
Sanitation Requirements.
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§ 4.516
Administering Massage.
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ARTICLE 4.600
DANCE HALLS
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§ 4.601
Definitions.
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§ 4.602
License Required.
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§ 4.603
Location of Class E Dance Halls.
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§ 4.604
Location of Class D Dance Halls.
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§ 4.605
Exemption from Locational Restrictions for Class D Dance Halls.
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§ 4.606
Issuance of License; Posting.
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§ 4.607
Late Hours Permit.
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§ 4.608
Fees.
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§ 4.609
Hours of Operation.
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§ 4.610
Inspection.
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§ 4.611
Dance Hall Supervisor.
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§ 4.612
Persons Under 17 Prohibited.
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§ 4.613
Persons Under 14 and Over 18 Prohibited.
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§ 4.614
Persons Under 18 Prohibited.
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§ 4.615
Expiration of License.
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§ 4.616
Suspension.
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§ 4.617
Revocation.
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§ 4.618
Appeals.
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§ 4.619
Transfer of License or Late Hours Permit.
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§ 4.620
Penalty.
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§ 4.621
Injunction.
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ARTICLE 4.700
SPECIAL EVENTS
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§ 4.701
Definitions.
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§ 4.702
Enforcement.
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§ 4.703
Article Cumulative.
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§ 4.704
Exemptions.
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§ 4.705
Application; Issuance.
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§ 4.706
Indemnification.
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§ 4.707
Denial or Revocation.
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§ 4.708
Appeal from Denial or Revocation of Special Event Permit.
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§ 4.709
Offenses.
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ARTICLE 4.800
WRECKER SERVICE
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§ 4.801
Definitions.
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§ 4.802
Driving Wrecker to Scene of Accident Prohibited.
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§ 4.803
Soliciting Wrecker Business at Scene of Accident Prohibited.
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§ 4.804
Contract Required.
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§ 4.805
Powers and Duties of Chief of Police.
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§ 4.806
Requirements and Procedures for Emergency Wrecker Service.
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§ 4.807
Fees.
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ARTICLE 4.900
BILLIARD HALLS AND DOMINO PARLORS
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§ 4.901
Definitions.
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§ 4.902
License Required.
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§ 4.903
License Application.
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§ 4.904
License and Occupational Taxes.
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§ 4.905
License Display, Replacement and Transferability.
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§ 4.906
Refusal to Issue or Renew License.
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§ 4.907
License Revocation.
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§ 4.908
Appeal from Refusal to Issue or Renew or Decision to Revoke License.
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§ 4.909
Hours of Operation.
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§ 4.910
Responsibility of Licensee.
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§ 4.911
Right of Entry by Police Officers.
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§ 4.912
Maximum Capacity.
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§ 4.913
Prohibitions Generally.
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§ 4.914
Coin-Operated Machines.
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ARTICLE 4.1000
OCCASIONAL SALES (GARAGE SALES)
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§ 4.1001
Definition.
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§ 4.1002
Signs.
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§ 4.1003
License Required.
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ARTICLE 4.1100
SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES
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§ 4.1101
Purpose and Intent.
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§ 4.1102
Definitions.
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§ 4.1103
Classification.
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§ 4.1104
License Required.
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§ 4.1105
Issuance of License.
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§ 4.1106
Fees.
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§ 4.1107
Inspection.
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§ 4.1108
Expiration of License.
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§ 4.1109
Suspension.
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§ 4.1110
Revocation.
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§ 4.1111
Appeal.
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§ 4.1112
Transfer of License.
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§ 4.1113
Location of Sexually Oriented Business.
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§ 4.1114
Appeal from Location Restrictions.
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§ 4.1115
Additional Regulations for Escort Agencies.
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§ 4.1116
Additional Regulations for Nude Model Studios.
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§ 4.1117
Additional Regulations for Adult Theaters and Adult Motion Picture Theaters.
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§ 4.1118
Additional Regulations for Adult Motels.
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§ 4.1119
Regulations Regarding Exhibition of Sexually Explicit Films or Videos.
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§ 4.1120
Display of Sexually Explicit Material to Minors.
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§ 4.1121
Enforcement.
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§ 4.1122
Injunction.
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§ 4.1123
Amendment of this Article.
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ARTICLE 4.1200
COIN OPERATED CAR WASHES
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§ 4.1201
Definitions.
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§ 4.1202
Requiring the Posting of Signs.
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§ 4.1203
Offenses.
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ARTICLE 4.1300
REGISTERED FAMILY HOME CHILD CARE
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§ 4.1301
Definitions.
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§ 4.1302
Registration.
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§ 4.1303
Maximum Number Permitted.
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§ 4.1304
Enforcement.
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ARTICLE 4.1400
TEEN CLUB REGULATIONS
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§ 4.1401
Definitions.
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§ 4.1402
Security Requirements.
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§ 4.1403
Age Restrictions.
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ARTICLE 4.1500
INDOOR SPORTS FACILITY
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§ 4.1501
Definitions.
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§ 4.1502
Security Requirements.
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ARTICLE 4.1600
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
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§ 4.1601
Definitions.
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§ 4.1602
Sale of Alcoholic Beverages Near Church, School or Private Hospital.
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§ 4.1603
Sale Near Day-Care Center or Child-Care Facility.
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§ 4.1604
Fees Established; Permit Required.
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§ 4.1605
Penalty.
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ARTICLE 4.1700
ENTERTAINMENT VENUE REGULATIONS
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§ 4.1701
Definitions.
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§ 4.1702
Security Requirements.
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ARTICLE 4.1800
DONATION COLLECTION CONTAINERS
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§ 4.1801
Definitions.
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§ 4.1802
Requirements.
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§ 4.1803
Permit Required.
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§ 4.1804
Enforcement.
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§ 4.1805
Appeals.
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ARTICLE 4.1900
CREDIT ACCESS BUSINESSES
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§ 4.1901
Short Title and Purpose.
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§ 4.1902
Definitions.
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§ 4.1903
Violations; Penalty.
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§ 4.1904
Defenses.
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§ 4.1905
Registration Required.
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§ 4.1906
Registration Application.
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§ 4.1907
Issuance and Display of Certificate of Registration; Presentment Upon Request.
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§ 4.1908
Expiration and Renewal of Certificate of Registration.
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§ 4.1909
Nontransferability.
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§ 4.1910
Maintenance of Records.
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§ 4.1911
Restriction on Extension of Consumer Credit.
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§ 4.1912
Requirement of Consumer Understanding of Agreement.
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§ 4.1913
Referral to Consumer Credit Counseling.
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ARTICLE 4.2000
SHORT-TERM RENTALS
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§ 4.2001
Short Title and Purpose.
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§ 4.2002
Definitions.
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§ 4.2003
Registration and Permit Required.
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§ 4.2004
Minimum Standards of Conduct.
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§ 4.2005
Agent.
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§ 4.2006
Enforcement; Provisions.
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§ 4.2007
Penalty.
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§ 4.2008
Appeal.
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ARTICLE 4.2100
FAIR CHANCE HIRING
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§ 4.2101
Definitions.
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§ 4.2102
Applicability.
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§ 4.2103
Criminal History in Employment.
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§ 4.2104
Investigation.
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§ 4.2105
Establishment of an Administrative Hearing Officer and Notice of Violation.
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§ 4.2106
Civil Penalty.
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