This table shows the location or gives the disposition of the chapters, sections and subsections of the 2004 Lake Worth Code of Ordinances within this revised code. The abbreviation “NIC” means the provision is not included in this code, though not necessarily repealed.
2004 CODE OF ORDINANCES
2021 CODE OF ORDINANCES
HOME RULE CHARTER CITY OF LAKE WORTH
 
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
 
ARTICLE 1.100 CODE OF ORDINANCES
 
§ 1.101
Adoption
§ 1.01.001
§ 1.102
Designation and citation of code
§ 1.01.002
§ 1.103
Catchlines of articles and sections
§ 1.01.003
§ 1.104
Definitions and rules of construction
§ 1.01.004
§ 1.105
Severability of parts of code
§ 1.01.005
§ 1.106
Repeal of ordinances
§ 1.01.006
§ 1.107
Amendments or additions to code
§ 1.01.007
§ 1.108
Supplementation of code
§ 1.01.008
§ 1.109
General penalty for violations of code; continuing violations
§ 1.01.009
ARTICLE 1.200 COUNCIL MEETINGS
 
§ 1.201
Special meetings
§ 1.03.031
§ 1.202
Matters to appear on agenda
§ 1.03.032
ARTICLE 1.300 FISCAL YEAR
§ 1.02.001
ARTICLE 1.400 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
 
Division 1. Generally
 
§ 1.401
Organization
§ 1.04.031
§ 1.402
Emergency management director - powers and duties
§ 1.04.032
§ 1.403
Emergency management plan
§ 1.04.033
§ 1.404
Interjurisdictional program
§ 1.04.034
§ 1.405
Override
§ 1.04.035
§ 1.406
Liability
§ 1.04.036
§ 1.407
Commitment of funds
§ 1.04.037
§ 1.408
Offenses; penalties
§ 1.04.038
Division 2. National Incident Management System
 
§ 1.431
Adoption
§ 1.04.001
ARTICLE 1.500 ABANDONED, STOLEN OR RECOVERED PROPERTY
 
§ 1.501
Abandoned, stolen, or recovered property not claimed to be auctioned or used
§ 1.05.001
§ 1.502
Notice of auction to be published
§ 1.05.002
§ 1.503
Police chief to conduct sale and keep records
§ 1.05.003
§ 1.504
Disposition of funds from sale
§ 1.05.004
ARTICLE 1.600 PARKS AND RECREATION
 
§ 1.601
Definitions
§ 1.09.031
§ 1.602
Park curfew
§ 1.09.032
§ 1.603
Prohibited acts
§ 1.09.033
§ 1.604
Alcoholic beverages prohibited in parks
§ 1.09.034
§ 1.605
Fee schedule for use of city park and city park facilities
§§ 1.09.035, A8.014
§ 1.606
Posting of reservations/notice
§ 1.09.036
ARTICLE 1.700 LIABILITY ADMINISTRATIVE INSURANCE ACCOUNT
§ 1.02.002
ARTICLE 1.800 RECORDS MANAGEMENT
 
§ 1.801
Definition of municipal (city) records
§ 1.06.001
§ 1.802
Additional definitions
§ 1.06.002
§ 1.803
City of Lake Worth, Texas, records declared public property
§ 1.06.003
§ 1.804
Policy
§ 1.06.004
§ 1.805
Designation of records management officer
§ 1.06.005
§ 1.806
Records management plan to be developed: approval of plan; authority of plan
§ 1.06.006
§ 1.807
Duties of records management officer
§ 1.06.007
§ 1.808
Duties and responsibilities of department heads
§ 1.06.008
§ 1.809
Designation of records liaison officers
§ 1.06.009
§ 1.810
Duties and responsibilities of records liaison officers
§ 1.06.010
§ 1.811
Records control schedules to be developed; filing with state
§ 1.06.011
§ 1.812
Implementation of records control schedules destruction of records under schedule
§ 1.06.012
§ 1.813
Destruction of unscheduled records
§ 1.06.013
§ 1.814
Records center
§ 1.06.014
ARTICLE 1.900 MULTI-PURPOSE FACILITY
 
§ 1.901
Fee schedule for use of city multi-purpose facility
§ 1.09.071
§ 1.902
Cancellation policy
§ 1.09.072
§ 1.903
Policies, reservations, applications
§ 1.09.073
ARTICLE 1.1000 NOTICE OF CLAIMS REQUIREMENT
§ 1.02.003
ARTICLE 1.1100 SEARCH WARRANTS AND ENFORCEMENT ORDERS
 
§ 1.1101
General
§ 1.07.001
§ 1.1102
Administrative search warrants
§ 1.07.002
§ 1.1103
Administrative enforcement orders
§ 1.07.003
ARTICLE 1.1200 UNIFORM EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
 
§ 1.1201
Statutory authority
§ 6.02.001
§ 1.1202
General purposes and intent of article
§ 6.02.002
§ 1.1203
Definitions
§ 6.02.003
§ 1.1204
Emergency physicians advisory board
§ 6.02.004
§ 1.1205
Metropolitan area EMS authority
§ 6.02.005
§ 1.1206
First responder advisory board
§ 6.02.006
§ 1.1207
Violations
§ 6.02.007
§ 1.1208
Penalties
§ 6.02.008
§ 1.1209
Traffic laws; exemption
§ 6.02.009
ARTICLE 1.1300 FINGERPRINTING SERVICES
 
§ 1.1301
Fees
§ 1.02.004(a)
§ 1.1302
Time schedule
§ 1.02.004(b)
CHAPTER 2 ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL
 
ARTICLE 2.100 GENERAL PROVISIONS
 
§ 2.101
Definitions
§ 2.01.001
ARTICLE 2.200 RABIES CONTROL
 
§ 2.201
Vaccinations
§ 2.02.001
§ 2.202
Certificate of vaccination
§ 2.02.002
§ 2.203
Rabies tags
§ 2.02.003
§ 2.204
Animals exposed to rabies
§ 2.02.004
ARTICLE 2.300 ANNUAL REGISTRATION
 
 
(a) Required
§ 2.03.001
 
(b) Metal tag
§ 2.03.002
 
(c) Duplicate tags
§ 2.03.003
 
(d) Renewal
§ 2.03.004
 
(e) New residents
§ 2.03.005
 
(f) Guard or attack dogs
§ 2.03.006
ARTICLE 2.400 ANIMAL BITES TO HUMANS
 
§ 2.401
Reporting animal bites
§ 2.02.005(a)
§ 2.402
Owner responsibility
§ 2.02.005(b)
ARTICLE 2.500 PROCEDURES FOR ANIMAL QUARANTINE
 
§ 2.501
Disposition of biting animals
§ 2.02.031
§ 2.502
Observation of the animal
§ 2.02.032
§ 2.503
Destruction of animal
§ 2.02.033
§ 2.504
Interruption
§ 2.02.034
§ 2.505
Release
§ 2.02.035
§ 2.506
Dangerous wild animals
§ 2.02.036
§ 2.507
Disposition of unclaimed, quarantined animal
§ 2.02.037
ARTICLE 2.600 ANIMALS IN CITY ATHLETIC FIELDS
 
§ 2.601
General regulations
§ 2.01.005
ARTICLE 2.700 MAXIMUM NUMBER OF DOGS AND CATS
 
§ 2.701
Number of dogs and cats
§ 2.04.001
§ 2.702
Multi-pet permit
§ 2.04.002
ARTICLE 2.800 KENNEL/PET SHOP REQUIREMENTS
§ 2.05.001
ARTICLE 2.900 PROHIBITED ANIMALS
 
§ 2.901
Dangerous wild animals
§ 2.06.001
§ 2.902
Swine
§ 2.06.002
§ 2.903
Livestock and fowl
§ 2.06.003
§ 2.904
Exceptions for keeping of certain fowl
§ 2.06.004
§ 2.905
Exception for keeping swine and certain animals
§ 2.06.005
ARTICLE 2.1000 CARE AND HUMANE TREATMENT OF ANIMALS
 
 
(a) Owner’s duty to provide food, shelter, and care
§ 2.07.001
 
(b) Abuse of animals prohibited
§ 2.07.002
 
(c) Abandoning an animal
§ 2.07.003
 
(d) Cropping, docking, or castrating
§ 2.07.004
 
(e) Striking animal with vehicle
§ 2.07.005
 
(f) Tying dogs and other animals
§ 2.07.006
 
(g) Fences/enclosures
§ 2.07.007
 
(h) Young rabbits and fowl
§ 2.07.008
 
(i) Dyed animals
§ 2.07.009
 
(j) Animals not to be used as prizes or inducements
§ 2.07.010
 
(k) Hunting and trapping
§ 2.07.011
 
(l) Animals in parked vehicles
§ 2.07.012
 
(m) Seizure
§ 2.07.013
 
(n) Displaying for commercial purposes
§ 2.07.014
 
(o) Class A misdemeanors
§ 2.07.015
 
(p) Class C misdemeanors
§ 2.07.016
 
(q) Other law
§ 2.07.017
ARTICLE 2.1100 ANIMALS AT-LARGE
 
§ 2.1101
Generally
§ 2.08.001
§ 2.1102
Confinement during estrus
§ 2.08.002
§ 2.1103
Impoundment
§ 2.08.003
ARTICLE 2.1200 IMPOUNDMENT
 
 
(a) Reasons for impoundment
§ 2.09.001
 
(b) Notification of owner
§ 2.09.002
 
(c) Redemption of animal
§ 2.09.003
 
(d) Disposition of unclaimed animals
§ 2.09.004
 
(e) Adoption of animals
§ 2.09.005
 
(f) Disposal of dangerous wild animals
§ 2.09.006
 
(g) Baby animals
§ 2.09.007
 
(h) Owner relinquishing responsibility
§ 2.09.008
 
(i) Injured animals
§ 2.09.009
 
(j) Animals of prisoners
§ 2.09.010
ARTICLE 2.1300 NUISANCE
 
§ 2.1301
Offensive odors
§ 2.10.001
§ 2.1302
Animals defecating
§ 2.10.002
§ 2.1303
Noise
§ 2.10.003
§ 2.1304
Bees
§ 2.10.004
§ 2.1305
Nuisance complaints
§ 2.10.005
ARTICLE 2.1400 DANGEROUS ANIMALS
 
§ 2.1401
Dangerous animal report
§ 2.11.001
§ 2.1402
Determination that animal is dangerous
§ 2.11.002
§ 2.1403
Knowledge of a dangerous animal
§ 2.11.003
§ 2.1404
Requirements of a dangerous animal
§ 2.11.004
§ 2.1405
Failure to comply
§ 2.11.005
§ 2.1406
Hearing
§ 2.11.006
§ 2.1407
Appeal
§ 2.11.007
§ 2.1408
Registration
§ 2.11.008
§ 2.1409
Dangerous animal ordered removed from the city
§ 2.11.009
§ 2.1410
Attack by dangerous animal
§ 2.11.010
§ 2.1411
Violation
§ 2.11.011
§ 2.1412
Defenses
§ 2.11.012
ARTICLE 2.1500 FEES
 
§ 2.1501
Generally
§ 2.01.004(a)
§ 2.1502
Impoundment and boarding
§ 2.01.004(b)
ARTICLE 2.1600 INTERFERENCE WITH CITY AGENTS
§ 2.01.002
ARTICLE 2.1700 ANIMAL SHELTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
§ 2.01.003
CHAPTER 3 BUILDING REGULATIONS
 
ARTICLE 3.100 GENERAL PROVISIONS
 
ARTICLE 3.200 DANGEROUS AND SUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS
 
§ 3.201
Purpose and scope
§ 3.05.001
§ 3.202
Definitions
§ 3.05.002
§ 3.203
Enforcement
§ 3.05.003
§ 3.204
Substandard buildings declared
§ 3.05.004
§ 3.205
Determination by building official
§ 3.05.005
§ 3.206
Public hearing for abatement of substandard buildings
§ 3.05.006
§ 3.207
Order of building board of appeals
§ 3.05.007
§ 3.208
Notice of order of building board of appeals
§ 3.05.008
§ 3.209
Enforcement of the order of building board of appeals
§ 3.05.009
§ 3.210
Performance of work by the city
§ 3.05.010
§ 3.211
Recovery of cost of securing, repair, removal or demolition
§ 3.05.011
§ 3.212
Additional authority to secure certain substandard buildings prior to public hearing and secure, demolish, repair or remove certain dangerous buildings
§ 3.05.012
§ 3.213
Additional authority to vacate and secure certain unsanitary substandard buildings prior to hearing
§ 3.05.013
§ 3.214
Judicial review
§ 3.05.014
§ 3.215
Civil penalty
§ 3.05.015
§ 3.216
Immediate demolition
§ 3.05.016
ARTICLE 3.300 BUILDING PERMIT NOT ISSUED IF TAXES IN ARREARS
§ 3.01.002
ARTICLE 3.400 RENTAL RESIDENTIAL UNITS
 
§ 3.401
Inspection of rental residences
§§ 3.06.001, A4.012
§ 3.402
Smoke detectors
§ 3.06.002
ARTICLE 3.500 TRENCH SAFETY
 
§ 3.501
Plans and specifications
§ 3.07.001(a)
§ 3.502
OSHA requirements
§ 3.07.001(b)
ARTICLE 3.600 IRRIGATION SYSTEMS
 
§ 3.601
Permit required
§ 3.11.001
§ 3.602
Rules and regulations
§ 3.11.002
§ 3.603
Backflow prevention assemblies
§ 3.11.003
§ 3.604
Rain sensing devices and freeze gauges
§ 3.11.004
§ 3.605
Variances
§ 3.11.005
§ 3.606
Essential service
§ 3.11.006
§ 3.607
Administrative fee
§ 3.11.007
§ 3.608
Procedures for paying administrative fees or requesting a hearing on the fees
§ 3.11.008
§ 3.609
Re-establishment of service to double check valves that have been locked off
§ 3.11.009
ARTICLE 3.700 REGISTRATION OF CONTRACTORS
 
§ 3.701
Definitions
§ 3.03.001
§ 3.702
Registration required
§ 3.03.002
§ 3.703
Registration fees
§ 3.03.003
§ 3.704
Contracting work without registering deemed misdemeanor
§ 3.03.004
ARTICLE 3.800 MOVING BUILDINGS
 
§ 3.801
Permit required for moving or wrecking buildings
§ 3.08.001
§ 3.802
Deposit or bond required
§ 3.08.002
§ 3.803
Permit; fee
§ 3.08.003
§ 3.804
Penalty for violations
§ 3.08.004
ARTICLE 3.900 FENCES
 
§ 3.901
Definitions
§ 3.12.001
§ 3.902
Permit required
§ 3.12.002
§ 3.903
Restrictions and requirements for fences
§ 3.12.003
§ 3.904
Fence requirements around swimming pools
§ 3.12.004
§ 3.905
Inspection; red tag
§ 3.12.005
§ 3.906
Violations and penalties
§ 3.12.006
§ 3.907
Variance or waiver
§§ 3.12.007, A4.014
ARTICLE 3.1000 STREET EXCAVATIONS
 
§ 3.1001
Warning devices required
§ 3.15.031
§ 3.1002
Restoration of work areas
§ 3.15.032
ARTICLE 3.1100 ALARM SYSTEMS
 
§ 3.1101
Definitions
§ 4.02.001
§ 3.1102
Permit required; application; transferability; false statements
§ 4.02.002
§ 3.1103
Permit duration and renewal
§ 4.02.003
§ 3.1104
Revocation of permit
§ 4.02.004
§ 3.1105
Appeal from denial, revocation, or suspension of permit
§ 4.02.005
§ 3.1106
Proper alarm system operation and maintenance
§ 4.02.006
§ 3.1107
Alarm reset required
§ 4.02.007
§ 3.1108
Indirect alarm reporting
§ 4.02.008
§ 3.1109
Recorded message alarm notification prohibited
§ 4.02.009
§ 3.1110
Alarm system operating instructions
§ 4.02.010
§ 3.1111
Requirements; application for a license; revocation; suspension
§§ 4.02.011, A4.019
§ 3.1112
Alarm dispatch records
§ 4.02.012
§ 3.1113
System performance reviews and consultations
§ 4.02.013
§ 3.1114
Service fees
§ 4.02.014
§ 3.1115
Inspection of alarm devices; systems
§ 4.02.015
§ 3.1116
Liability; city to be held harmless
§ 4.02.016
§ 3.1117
Violations; penalty; corporations, partnerships and associations
§ 4.02.017
§ 3.1118
Implementation of provisions; exemptions
§ 4.02.018
ARTICLE 3.1200 MOBILE HOMES AND MOBILE HOME PARKS
 
§ 3.1201
Definitions
§ 3.10.001
§ 3.1202
Mobile homes outside licensed park
§ 3.10.003
§ 3.1203
Construction of mobile parks must be in accordance with city’s zoning, building, and development regulations
§ 3.10.031
§ 3.1204
License (or permit) required to operate mobile home park
§ 3.10.032
§ 3.1205
Renewal or transfer of mobile home park license or permit
§§ 3.10.033, A4.015
§ 3.1206
Revocation of mobile home park license or permit
§ 3.10.034
§ 3.1207
Posting of license
§ 3.10.035
§ 3.1208
Mobile home park design and construction standards
§ 3.10.036
§ 3.1209
Operation and maintenance of mobile home parks
§ 3.10.037
§ 3.1210
Liability of city under this article
§ 3.10.002
ARTICLE 3.1300 DEVELOPMENT POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND STANDARDS ADOPTED
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
ARTICLE 3.1400 TEMPORARY OR ACCESSORY BUILDINGS
 
§ 3.1401
Defined
§ 3.14.001
§ 3.1402
Temporary buildings permitted
§ 3.14.002
§ 3.1403
Certain school purposes declared an emergency
§ 3.14.003
§ 3.1404
Regulations
§ 3.14.004
ARTICLE 3.1500 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION ADOPTED
§ 3.01.001
ARTICLE 3.1600 FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION
 
§ 3.1601
Statutory authorization
Amnd. by Ord. 1162
§ 3.1602
Findings of fact
Amnd. by Ord. 1162
§ 3.1603
Statement of purpose
Amnd. by Ord. 1162
§ 3.1604
Methods of reducing flood losses
Amnd. by Ord. 1162
§ 3.1605
Definitions
Amnd. by Ord. 1162
§ 3.1606
Lands to which this article applies within
Amnd. by Ord. 1162
§ 3.1607
Basis for establishing the areas of special flood hazard
Amnd. by Ord. 1162
§ 3.1608
Establishment of development permit
Amnd. by Ord. 1162
§ 3.1609
Compliance
Amnd. by Ord. 1162
§ 3.1610
Abrogation and greater restrictions
Amnd. by Ord. 1162
§ 3.1611
Interpretation
Amnd. by Ord. 1162
§ 3.1612
Warning and disclaimer of liability
Amnd. by Ord. 1162
§ 3.1613
Designation of the floodplain administrator
Amnd. by Ord. 1162
§ 3.1614
Duties and responsibilities of the floodplain administrator
Amnd. by Ord. 1162
§ 3.1615
Permit procedures
Amnd. by Ord. 1162
§ 3.1616
Variance procedures
Amnd. by Ord. 1162
§ 3.1617
General standards for flood hazard reduction
Amnd. by Ord. 1162
§ 3.1618
Specific standards for flood hazard reduction
Amnd. by Ord. 1162
§ 3.1619
Standards for subdivision proposals
Amnd. by Ord. 1162
§ 3.1620
Standards for areas of shallow flooding (AO/AH zones)
Amnd. by Ord. 1162
§ 3.1621
Floodways
Amnd. by Ord. 1162
ARTICLE 3.1700 TECHNICAL AND CONSTRUCTION CODES ADOPTED
 
Division 1. International Building Code
 
§ 3.1701
Adopted
Rpld. by Ord. 1154
§ 3.1702
Local amendments
Rpld. by Ord. 1154
§ 3.1703
Public record
Rpld. by Ord. 1154
§§ 3.1704—3.1710
Reserved
 
Division 2. International Residential Code
 
§ 3.1711
Adopted
Rpld. by Ord. 1148
§ 3.1712
Local amendments
Rpld. by Ord. 1148
§ 3.1713
Public record
Rpld. by Ord. 1148
§ 3.1714
Resolution of conflicts between building code and residential code
Rpld. by Ord. 1148
Division 3. International Plumbing Code
 
§ 3.1721
Adopted
Rpld. by Ord. 1153
§ 3.1722
Local amendments
Rpld. by Ord. 1153
§ 3.1723
Public record
Rpld. by Ord. 1153
§§ 3.1724-3.1730
Reserved
 
Division 4. International Mechanical Code
 
§ 3.1731
Adopted
Rpld. by Ord. 1151
§ 3.1732
Local amendments
Rpld. by Ord. 1151
§ 3.1733
Public record
Rpld. by Ord. 1151
§§ 3.1734—3.1740
Reserved
 
Division 5. International Fuel Gas Code
 
§ 3.1741
Adopted
Rpld. by Ord. 1155
§ 3.1742
Local amendments
Rpld. by Ord. 1155
§ 3.1743
Public record
Rpld. by Ord. 1155
§§ 3.1744—3.1750
Reserved
 
Division 6. International Energy Conservation Code
 
§ 3.1751
Adopted
Rpld. by Ord. 1156
§ 3.1752
Local amendments
Rpld. by Ord. 1156
§ 3.1753
Public record
Rpld. by Ord. 1156
§§ 3.1754—3.1760
Reserved
 
Division 7. National Electrical Code
 
§ 3.1761
Adopted
Rpld. by Ord. 1147
§ 3.1762
Local amendments
Rpld. by Ord. 1147
§ 3.1763
Public record
Rpld. by Ord. 1147
§§ 3.1764—3.1780
Reserved
 
Division 8. Permits and Fees
 
 
Introduction
Rpld. by Ord. 1149
§ 3.1781
Building permit fee schedule
Rpld. by Ord. 1149
§ 3.1782
Square foot construction cost
Rpld. by Ord. 1149
§ 3.1783
Sign permit fee schedule
Rpld. by Ord. 1149
§ 3.1784
Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, irrigation, and miscellaneous permit/inspection fees
Rpld. by Ord. 1149
§§ 3.1785—3.1790
Reserved
 
Division 9. International Property Maintenance Code
 
§ 3.1791
Adopted
Rpld. by Ord. 1150
§ 3.1792
Local amendments
Rpld. by Ord. 1150
§ 3.1793
Public record
Rpld. by Ord. 1150
ARTICLE 3.1800 SIGNS
 
§ 3.1801
Intent and purpose
§ 3.13.001
§ 3.1802
Administration
§ 3.13.002
§ 3.1803
Definitions
§ 3.13.003
§ 3.1804
General provisions
§ 3.13.004
§ 3.1805
Prohibited signs
§ 3.13.005
§ 3.1806
Political signs
§ 3.13.006
§ 3.1807
Pole signs
§ 3.13.007
§ 3.1808
Monument signs
§ 3.13.008
§ 3.1809
Wall signs
§ 3.13.009
§ 3.1810
Awning, canopy, marquee and letter signs
§ 3.13.010
§ 3.1811
Temporary and portable signs
§ 3.13.011
§ 3.1812
Construction signs
§ 3.13.012
§ 3.1813
Real estate signs
§ 3.13.013
§ 3.1814
Kiosk signs
§ 3.13.014
§ 3.1815
Directional signs
§ 3.13.015
§ 3.1816
Inflatable signs and balloons
§ 3.13.016
§ 3.1817
Flags
§ 3.13.017
§ 3.1818
Grand openings
§ 3.13.018
§ 3.1819
Exempt signs
§ 3.13.019
§ 3.1820
Noncommercial message
§ 3.13.020
§ 3.1821
Nonconforming signs
§ 3.13.021
§ 3.1822
Illegal signs
§ 3.13.022
§ 3.1823
Abandoned signs
§ 3.13.023
§ 3.1824
Abatement procedures
§ 3.13.024
§ 3.1825
Appeals and variances
§ 3.13.025
§ 3.1826
Fees
§ 3.13.026
ARTICLE 3.1900 VESTED RIGHTS
 
§ 3.1901
Recognition
§ 3.02.001
§ 3.1902
Requirements for application
§§ 3.02.002, A4.011
§ 3.1903
Processing of application
§ 3.02.003
§ 3.1904
Recognition appeal
§ 3.02.004
§ 3.1905
Expirations
§ 3.02.005
CHAPTER 4 BUSINESS REGULATIONS
 
ARTICLE 4.100 ESTABLISHMENTS SELLING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
 
§ 4.101
Subject to terms of this article
§ 4.03.001
§ 4.102
Subject to inspection
§ 4.03.002
§ 4.103
Unlawful to sell to a minor
§ 4.03.003
§ 4.104
Not to remain open after closing hour
§ 4.03.004
§ 4.105
Police may disperse crowds in and around taverns, etc.
§ 4.03.005
§ 4.106
Closing hour of taverns, etc.
§ 4.03.006
§ 4.107
Permit fee
§ 4.03.007
§ 4.108
Sale of alcoholic beverages near church, school or hospital prohibited
§ 4.03.008
§ 4.109
Penalties; civil remedies, license forfeiture
§ 4.03.009
ARTICLE 4.200 SOLICITORS
 
§ 4.201
Purpose
§ 4.04.001
§ 4.202
Definitions
§ 4.04.002
§ 4.203
Registration required
§ 4.04.003
§ 4.204
Solicitation by minors; applications
§§ 4.04.004, A4.020(a)
§ 4.205
Application
§ 4.04.005
§ 4.206
Bond
§ 4.04.006
§ 4.207
Application review and registration acceptance
§ 4.04.007
§ 4.208
Registration certificate and identification badge
§§ 4.04.008, A4.020(b)
§ 4.209
Regulations
§ 4.04.009
§ 4.210
Solicitation from a vehicle
§ 4.04.010
§ 4.211
Revocation or suspension of registration
§ 4.04.011
§ 4.212
Appeals
§ 4.04.012
§ 4.213
Penalties
§ 4.04.013
ARTICLE 4.300 GARAGE SALES
 
§ 4.301
Definitions
§ 4.05.001
§ 4.302
Permit required
§ 4.05.002
§ 4.303
Conditions of permit
§ 4.05.003
§ 4.304
Signs
§ 4.05.004
§ 4.305
Cancellations/inclement weather
§ 4.05.005
§ 4.306
Charitable, religious, educational, fraternal, governmental or nonprofit organizations
§ 4.05.006
ARTICLE 4.400 JUNK YARDS, DUMPING GROUNDS, ETC.
 
§ 4.401
Place to be a public nuisance unless conducted in manner prescribed
§ 4.06.001
§ 4.402
Application; license; fee
§§ 4.06.002, A4.021
§ 4.403
Bond required
§ 4.06.003
§ 4.404
Inspection; construction; fire hazard
§ 4.06.004
§ 4.405
Place designated in license to be used
§ 4.06.005
§ 4.406
Not to acquire junk from certain people
§ 4.06.006
§ 4.407
To be kept 48 hours
§ 4.06.007
§ 4.408
License to be posted
§ 4.06.008
§ 4.409
Parts of motor vehicles; record to be kept
§ 4.06.009
§ 4.410
Motor vehicles and parts to be kept 48 hours
§ 4.06.010
§ 4.411
Motor vehicles from which serial number has been removed, etc.
§ 4.06.011
§ 4.412
Premises to be kept neat; fence required
§ 4.06.012
§ 4.413
Revocation of license
§ 4.06.013
§ 4.414
Vehicles of junk dealers
§ 4.06.014
§ 4.415
Penalty
§ 4.06.015
ARTICLE 4.500 GAS WELL DRILLING AND PRODUCTION
 
§ 4.501
Purpose
§ 4.07.001
§ 4.502
Definitions
§ 4.07.002
§ 4.503
City oversight
§ 4.07.003
§ 4.504
Operator’s agent
§ 4.07.004
§ 4.505
Seismic survey permit requirements
§§ 4.07.005, A4.022(a)
§ 4.506
Gas well permit requirements
§ 4.07.006
§ 4.507
Gas well permit application and filing fees
§ 4.07.007
§ 4.508
Permitting procedure
§ 4.07.008
§ 4.509
Amended gas well permits
§ 4.07.009
§ 4.510
Suspension or revocation of gas well permits
§ 4.07.010
§ 4.511
Periodic reports
§ 4.07.011
§ 4.512
Bond; letters of credit; indemnity; insurance
§ 4.07.012
§ 4.513
On-site and technical regulations
§ 4.07.013
§ 4.514
Screening
§ 4.07.014
§ 4.515
Cleanup and maintenance
§ 4.07.015
§ 4.516
Plugged and abandoned wells.
§ 4.07.016
§ 4.517
Technical advisor
§ 4.07.017
§ 4.518
Appeals
§§ 4.07.018, A4.022(b)
§ 4.519
Penalty
§ 4.07.019
ARTICLE 4.600 RESERVED
 
ARTICLE 4.700 KENNELS
 
§ 4.701
Kennel defined
§ 2.05.031
§ 4.702
Permit required
§ 2.05.032
§ 4.703
Term of permit; fee
§§ 2.05.033, A3.002
§ 4.704
Revocation or suspension of permit
§ 2.05.034
ARTICLE 4.800 SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES
 
§ 4.801
Purpose and intent
§ 4.08.001
§ 4.802
Definitions
§ 4.08.002
§ 4.803
Location of sexually oriented businesses
§ 4.08.003
§ 4.804
Additional regulations for adult motels
§ 4.08.004
§ 4.805
Enforcement
§ 4.08.005
ARTICLE 4.900 PARADES, CARNIVALS, CIRCUSES AND TENT SHOWS
 
§ 4.901
Permit required
§ 4.09.001
§ 4.902
Application for permits
§ 4.09.002
§ 4.903
Consideration of the application
§ 4.09.003
§ 4.904
Compliance with permit conditions and applicable laws and ordinances
§ 4.09.004
ARTICLE 4.1000 CABLE TELEVISION REGULATIONS
 
Division 1. General Provisions
 
§ 4.1001
Use of public ways
§ 4.12.001
§ 4.1002
Removal or relocation of facilities
§ 4.12.002
§ 4.1003
Use
§ 4.12.003
§ 4.1004
Underground installation
§ 4.12.004
§ 4.1005
Restoration
§ 4.12.005
§ 4.1006
Temporary removal of wire for building moving
§ 4.12.006
§ 4.1007
Tree trimming
§ 4.12.007
§ 4.1008
Construction, maintenance, and installation
§ 4.12.008
§ 4.1009
Placement of fixtures
§ 4.12.009
§ 4.1010
Insurance
§ 4.12.010
§ 4.1011
Operator’s rules
§ 4.12.011
§ 4.1012
Records and reports
§ 4.12.012
§ 4.1013
Political advertising and religious programming
§ 4.12.013
§ 4.1014
Equipment and operation
§ 4.12.014
§ 4.1015
Access
§ 4.12.015
§ 4.1016
Interconnection
§ 4.12.016
§ 4.1017
Extension policy
§ 4.12.017
§ 4.1018
Technical performance standards
§ 4.12.018
§ 4.1019
Testing
§ 4.12.019
§ 4.1020
Service to public buildings
§ 4.12.020
§ 4.1021
Compliance with application
§ 4.12.021
§ 4.1022
Cause for termination
§ 4.12.022
§ 4.1023
Forfeiture
§ 4.12.023
§ 4.1024
Other business activities
§ 4.12.024
§ 4.1025
Theft of services and tampering
§ 4.12.025
§ 4.1026
Company to provide lockout device at customer’s request
§ 4.12.026
§ 4.1027
City to approve majority stock changes
§ 4.12.027
§ 4.1028
Penalty for violations
§ 4.12.028
Division 2. Rate Regulations
 
§ 4.1036
Definitions
§ 4.12.051
§ 4.1037
Initial review of basic cable rates
§ 4.12.052
§ 4.1038
Review of request for increase in basic cable rates
§ 4.12.053
§ 4.1039
Cable operator information
§ 4.12.054
§ 4.1040
Automatic rate adjustments
§ 4.12.055
§ 4.1041
Enforcement
§ 4.12.056
Division 3. Cable Television Operator Service Standards
 
§ 4.1046
Definitions
§ 4.12.081
§ 4.1047
Regulation of customer service standards
§ 4.12.082
§ 4.1048
Office hours and telephone availability
§ 4.12.083
§ 4.1049
Installations, outages and service calls
§ 4.12.084
§ 4.1050
Communications with subscribers
§ 4.12.085
§ 4.1051
Enforcement
§ 4.12.086
ARTICLE 4.1100 TEMPORARY BUSINESS PERMITS REQUIRED
§ 4.01.001
ARTICLE 4.1200 BINGO GAMES
 
§ 4.1201
Lawful
§ 4.10.001
§ 4.1202
Permit
§§ 4.10.002, A4.023
§ 4.1203
Tax
§ 4.10.003
ARTICLE 4.1300 SALE OF VEHICLES ON PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROPERTY
§ 4.01.002
ARTICLE 4.1400 AMUSEMENT MACHINES
 
§ 4.1401
Definitions
§ 4.11.001
§ 4.1402
Levy of occupation tax
§ 4.11.002
§ 4.1403
Permit required
§ 4.11.003
§ 4.1404
Permit fees
§ 4.11.004
§ 4.1405
Applications
§ 4.11.005
§ 4.1406
Issuance of permit and decal; nonassignability
§ 4.11.006
§ 4.1407
Duration of permit; decal
§ 4.11.007
§ 4.1408
Posting of permit
§ 4.11.008
§ 4.1409
Permit denial
§ 4.11.009
§ 4.1410
Permit revocation
§ 4.11.010
§ 4.1411
Appeal from denial or revocation of permit
§ 4.11.011
§ 4.1412
Prohibited machines
§ 4.11.012
§ 4.1413
Age restriction
§ 4.11.013
§ 4.1414
Violation
§ 4.11.014
§ 4.1415
Penalties
§§ 4.11.015, A4.024
CHAPTER 5 FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION
 
ARTICLE 5.100 FIRE DEPARTMENT
 
§ 5.101
Department created
§ 5.03.001
§ 5.102
Composition of department; officers
§ 5.03.002
§ 5.103
Personnel; hours; compensation
§ 5.03.003
§ 5.104
Chief and assistant chief
§ 5.03.004
§ 5.105
When a fire occurs
§ 5.03.005
§ 5.106
Destroying structures to contain fires
§ 5.03.006
§ 5.107
Fire vehicles to have right-of-way
§ 5.03.007
§ 5.108
Fire department may close streets near fires
§ 5.03.008
§ 5.109
Equipment to be kept in state of readiness
§ 5.03.009
§ 5.110
Enforcement/arrest authority of fire and police personnel
§ 5.03.010
§ 5.111
May command persons present to assist
§ 5.03.011
§ 5.112
Designation of new member of department
§ 5.03.012
§ 5.113
Unlawful to interfere with firemen
§ 5.03.015
§ 5.114
Unlawful to interfere with equipment
§ 5.03.016
§ 5.115
Penalty for violations
§ 5.03.017
§ 5.116
Badge to be provided to members
§ 5.03.013
§ 5.117
Firemen’s relief; pensions
§ 5.03.014
ARTICLE 5.200 FIRE DEPARTMENT IDENTIFICATION CARDS, BADGES, DECALS, ETC.
 
§ 5.201
Definitions
§ 5.03.041
§ 5.202
Use of fire department equipment
§ 5.03.042
§ 5.203
Unlawful to impersonate officer, fireman, or other member of fire department
§ 5.03.043
ARTICLE 5.300 FIRE MARSHAL
 
§ 5.301
Office created
§ 5.02.001
§ 5.302
Duty to investigate fires and keep records
§ 5.02.002
§ 5.303
Fire marshal may take testimony and furnish evidence for prosecution
§ 5.02.003
§ 5.304
Fire marshal may summon witnesses and administer oaths
§ 5.02.004
§ 5.305
Witnesses who refuse to testify, etc., guilty of misdemeanor
§ 5.02.005
§ 5.306
Investigations by fire marshal may be private
§ 5.02.006
§ 5.307
Fire marshal may enter and examine buildings where fire has occurred
§ 5.02.007
§ 5.308
Fire marshal to inspect certain buildings; orders to remedy
§ 5.02.008
§ 5.309
Unlawful to maintain fire hazards
§ 5.02.009
ARTICLE 5.400 FIRE CODE
 
§ 5.401
Adopted
Rpld by Ord. 1152
§ 5.402
Amended
Rpld by Ord. 1152
§ 5.403
Public record
Rpld by Ord. 1152
ARTICLE 5.500 FIREWORKS AND EXPLOSIVES
 
§ 5.501
Definitions
§ 5.05.001
§ 5.502
Permit required
§ 5.05.002
§ 5.503
Possession of fireworks or explosives without permit deemed an offense
§ 5.05.003
§ 5.504
Penalty for violations; city may also institute other actions
§ 5.05.004
§ 5.505
Application for permit submitted to fire marshal
§ 5.05.005
ARTICLE 5.600 OUTDOOR BURNING AND FIRES
 
§ 5.601
Permit required for outdoor burning
§ 5.06.001
§ 5.602
Fires out of doors for cooking
§ 5.06.002
§ 5.603
No open fires permitted from one hour before sunset to one hour after sunrise
§ 5.06.003
§ 5.604
Unlawful to have open fire on public property
§ 5.06.004
§ 5.605
When effective; applicable to city property outside corporate limits
§ 5.06.005
ARTICLE 5.700 SELF-SERVICE SERVICE STATIONS
 
§ 5.701
Permit required
§ 5.07.001
§ 5.702
Issuance of permit; requirements
§§ 5.07.002, A6.007
§ 5.703
Unlawful to operate station without permit; unlawful to work without passing examination
§ 5.07.003
ARTICLE 5.800 MOBILE SERVICE UNITS
 
§ 5.801
Mobile service units prohibited
§ 5.08.001
§ 5.802
Mobile service unit defined
§ 5.08.002
ARTICLE 5.900 POLICE CHIEF TO DESIGNATE FIRE LANES
§ 5.01.001
ARTICLE 5.1000 PERMIT FEES FOR FIRE PROTECTION RELATED EQUIPMENT
§ 5.01.002
ARTICLE 5.1100 FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE FEES
 
§ 5.1101
Definitions
§ 5.01.003(a)
§ 5.1102
General regulations
§ 5.01.003(b)
§ 5.1103
Schedule of fees
§§ 5.01.003(c), A6.006
CHAPTER 6 HEALTH AND SANITATION
 
ARTICLE 6.100 WEEDS, BRUSH, RUBBISH, ETC.
 
§ 6.101
Maximum height of grass and weeds
§ 6.04.001
§ 6.102
Rubbish, brush and other unsanitary matter
§ 6.04.002
§ 6.103
Responsibility for cutting; clearing
§ 6.04.003
§ 6.104
Abatement of prohibited conditions
§ 6.04.004
§ 6.105
Authority to enter abatement agreements
§ 6.04.005
ARTICLE 6.200 ACCUMULATIONS OF FLAMMABLE MATERIALS
 
§ 6.201
Conditions constituting fire hazard prohibited
§ 6.05.001
§ 6.202
When hazards may exist
§ 6.05.002
§ 6.203
Nuisance
§ 6.05.003
ARTICLE 6.300 FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS
 
§ 6.301
Designation of public health authority
§ 6.03.001
§ 6.302
State regulations and guidelines adopted
§ 6.03.002
§ 6.303
Definitions
§ 6.03.003
§ 6.304
Permits and fees
§ 6.03.004
§ 6.305
Review of plans/specifications
§ 6.03.005
§ 6.306
Inspections
§ 6.03.006
§ 6.307
Food manager/food handler education and certification
§ 6.03.007
§ 6.308
Suspension and revocation of permit
§ 6.03.008
ARTICLE 6.400 LITTERING PROHIBITED
 
§ 6.401
Definitions
§ 6.06.001
§ 6.402
Littering on public property unlawful
§ 6.06.002
§ 6.403
Sweeping or depositing litter into streets prohibited; owner to keep sidewalks litter free
§ 6.06.003
§ 6.404
Littering from vehicles prohibited
§ 6.06.004
§ 6.405
Littering on private property unlawful
§ 6.06.005
§ 6.406
Clearing of litter from private property by city
§ 6.06.006
ARTICLE 6.500 GARBAGE REGULATIONS
 
Division 1. Collection Service
 
§ 6.501
City garbage service required
§ 13.02.032(a)
§ 6.502
Necessary for health and general welfare
§ 13.02.032(b)
§ 6.503
Subscribers to conform to regulations
§ 13.02.032(c)
§ 6.504
Fees to be paid
§ 13.02.033
§ 6.505
Unlawful to burn garbage and refuse within city
§ 13.02.001
Division 2. Garbage Collection and Disposal
 
§ 6.511
Definitions
§ 13.02.031
§ 6.512
Accumulation of waste
§ 13.02.034
§ 6.513
Containers required; placing and maintenance
§ 13.02.035
§ 6.514
Contents of containers
§ 13.02.036
§ 6.515
City may inspect containers
§ 13.02.037
§ 6.516
Transporting waste
§ 13.02.038
§ 6.517
Waste to be disposed of
§ 13.02.039
§ 6.518
License required to provide waste disposal service
§ 13.02.040
§ 6.519
Rates
§ 13.02.041
§ 6.520
Penalties
§ 13.02.042
Division 3. Permits for Hauling Garbage and Other Refuse
 
§ 6.526
Permit required
§ 13.02.071
§ 6.527
Application for permit
§§ 13.02.072, A4.025
§ 6.528
Council to hear and determine
§ 13.02.073
ARTICLE 6.600 LIQUID WASTE REGULATIONS
 
§ 6.601
Definitions and purpose
§ 6.09.001
§ 6.602
Permits; generally
§ 6.09.002
§ 6.603
Transporter responsibilities
§ 6.09.003
§ 6.604
Suspension or revocation of permit
§ 6.09.004
§ 6.605
Generator responsibilities
§ 6.09.005
§ 6.606
Disposer responsibilities
§ 6.09.006
§ 6.607
Additional permit holder responsibilities
§ 6.09.007
§ 6.608
Previously issued permits
§ 6.09.008
§ 6.609
Interference with grease trap, grit trap or sanitary sewer
§ 6.09.009
§ 6.610
Bioremediation of grease traps
§ 6.09.010
§ 6.611
Nuisances
§ 6.09.011
ARTICLE 6.700 OPERATION OF PUBLIC POOLS, SPAS AND INTERACTIVE WATER FEATURES
 
§ 6.701
Designation of public health authority
§ 6.08.001
§ 6.702
State regulations and guidelines adopted
§ 6.08.002
§ 6.703
Definitions
§ 6.08.003
§ 6.704
Permits
§ 6.08.004
§ 6.705
Review of plans/specifications
§§ 6.08.005, A10.002(a)
§ 6.706
Inspections
§§ 6.08.006, A10.002(b)
§ 6.707
Closures
§ 6.08.007
§ 6.708
Records
§ 6.08.008
§ 6.709
Suspension and revocation of permit
§ 6.08.009
§ 6.710
Operator certification
§ 6.08.010
§ 6.711
Violations and penalties
§ 6.08.011
ARTICLE 6.800 PROTECTION OF PUBLIC WATER WELLS
 
§ 6.801
Purpose
§ 6.11.001
§ 6.802
Definitions
§ 6.11.002
§ 6.803
Prohibited activities
§ 6.11.003
§ 6.804
Right of entry
§ 6.11.004
ARTICLE 6.900 MOSQUITO CONTROL
 
§ 6.901
Purpose
§ 6.07.001
§ 6.902
Definitions
§ 6.07.002
§ 6.903
General provisions
§ 6.07.003
§ 6.904
Methods of eliminating and treating mosquito breeding sources
§ 6.07.004
§ 6.905
Right of entry—Inspection
§ 6.07.005
§ 6.906
Notice
§ 6.07.006
§ 6.907
Penalties and remedies
§ 6.07.007
CHAPTER 7 MUNICIPAL COURT
 
ARTICLE 7.100 MUNICIPAL COURT OF RECORD
 
§ 7.101
Court established
§ 7.02.001
§ 7.102
Municipal court jurisdiction
§ 7.02.002
§ 7.103
Terms of government code adopted
§ 7.02.003
§ 7.104
Municipal court judge
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 7.105
Vacancies; substitute judge
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 7.106
Supervision and control of the court
§ 7.02.004
§ 7.107
Magistrates
§ 7.02.005
§ 7.108
Appointment of court clerk and court personnel
§ 7.02.006
§ 7.109
Court reporter
§ 7.02.007
§ 7.110
Seal
§ 7.02.008
§ 7.111
Jury
§ 7.02.009
§ 7.112
Transcript preparation fee
§§ 7.02.010, A12.001
ARTICLE 7.200 MUNICIPAL COURT TECHNOLOGY FUND
 
§ 7.201
Establishment
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 7.202
Establishment of amount of the fee and assessment and collection
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 7.203
Designated use of the fund and administration
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
ARTICLE 7.300 MUNICIPAL COURT CHILD SAFETY FUND
 
§ 7.301
Fund created
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 7.302
Fee assessed
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 7.303
Conviction
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 7.304
Fund purposes
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
ARTICLE 7.400 MUNICIPAL COURT BUILDING SECURITY FUND
 
§ 7.401
Fund created
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 7.402
Fee assessed
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 7.403
Fund purposes
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
CHAPTER 8 OFFENSES AND NUISANCES
 
ARTICLE 8.100 HANDBILLS, SIGNS, ETC.
 
§ 8.101
Unlawful to post without consent; removal
§ 8.01.001(a)
§ 8.102
Penalty for violations
§ 8.01.001(b)
ARTICLE 8.200 DAMAGING OR DETAINING LIBRARY MATERIALS
§ 1.08.001
ARTICLE 8.300 DISCHARGING FIREARMS
§ 8.04.001
ARTICLE 8.400 NOISE
 
§ 8.401
Loud noise prohibited
§ 8.03.001
§ 8.402
Loud noises enumerated
§ 8.03.002
ARTICLE 8.500 ABANDONED AND JUNKED VEHICLES
 
§ 8.501
Definitions
§ 8.08.001
§ 8.502
Junked vehicles declared public nuisance
§ 8.08.002
§ 8.503
Notice
§ 8.08.003
§ 8.504
Hearing
§ 8.08.004
§ 8.505
Abatement of nuisance
§ 8.08.005
§ 8.506
Junked vehicles not to be reconstructed or made operable after removal
§ 8.08.006
§ 8.507
Notice to department of transportation
§ 8.08.007
§ 8.508
Disposal of junked vehicles
§ 8.08.008
§ 8.509
Application of this article
§ 8.08.009
§ 8.510
Offense
§ 8.08.010
§ 8.511
Enforcement
§ 8.08.011
§ 8.512
Abandoned vehicles
§ 8.08.012
ARTICLE 8.600 NUISANCES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
 
§ 8.601
Nuisance on private property defined
§ 8.07.001
§ 8.602
Duty to maintain private property
§ 8.07.002
§ 8.603
Notice to remove or abate nuisance
§ 8.07.003
§ 8.604
City may remove or abate nuisance
§ 8.07.004
§ 8.605
Filing statement of expenses; lien
§ 8.07.005
ARTICLE 8.700 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL SPILLS
 
§ 8.701
Spills prohibited and regulated
§ 6.10.001
§ 8.702
City may intervene in cleanup
§ 6.10.002
§ 8.703
Cost of cleanup
§ 6.10.003
§ 8.704
Hazardous materials defined
§ 6.10.004
§ 8.705
Penalties for violations
§ 6.10.005
§ 8.706
Rights and remedies reserved
§ 6.10.006
ARTICLE 8.800 CURFEW HOURS FOR MINORS
 
§ 8.801
Definitions
Rpld. by Ord. 1272
§ 8.802
Offenses
Rpld. by Ord. 1272
§ 8.803
Defenses
Rpld. by Ord. 1272
§ 8.804
Enforcement
Rpld. by Ord. 1272
§ 8.805
Penalties
Rpld. by Ord. 1272
ARTICLE 8.900 SOLICITATION IN RIGHT-OF-WAY
 
§ 8.901
Solicitation in roadways
§ 8.05.001
§ 8.902
Solicitation to occupants of vehicles
§ 8.05.002
ARTICLE 8.1000 PROHIBITION OF CERTAIN DRUGS
 
§ 8.1001
Definitions
§ 8.06.001
§ 8.1002
Possession, purchase, sale or ingestion of prohibited smoking material
§ 8.06.002
§ 8.1003
Defenses to prosecution
§ 8.06.003
ARTICLE 8.1100 PROHIBITION OF CERTAIN SOLICITATION ACTIVITIES
 
§ 8.1101
Definitions
§ 8.05.031
§ 8.1102
Offenses
§ 8.05.032
§ 8.1103
Measurement
§ 8.05.033
§ 8.1104
Complaint with police department
§ 8.05.034
§ 8.1105
Penalty
§ 8.05.035
CHAPTER 9 PERSONNEL
 
ARTICLE 9.100 POLICE DEPARTMENT
 
§ 9.101
Police department established
§ 9.05.031
§ 9.102
Composition of department
§ 9.05.032
§ 9.103
Appointment of chief of police
§ 9.05.033
§ 9.104
Powers and duties of chief
§ 9.05.034
§ 9.105
Appointment of police officers
§ 9.05.035
§ 9.106
Compensation; oath; bond
§ 9.05.036
§ 9.107
Police to quell riots, etc.
§ 9.05.037
§ 9.108
Chief may take bail
§ 9.05.038
§ 9.109
Chief may close theaters, etc.
§ 9.05.039
§ 9.110
Interference with policemen
§ 9.05.040
§ 9.111
Policemen also have power to execute writs, etc.
§ 9.05.041
§ 9.112
Arrest without warrant
§ 9.05.042
§ 9.113
Persons arrested without warrant to be taken before magistrate
§ 9.05.043
§ 9.114
Execution of writs; arrests
§ 9.05.044
§ 9.115
Mayor may summon special police force
§ 9.05.045
§ 9.116
Acting chief of police
§ 9.05.046
ARTICLE 9.200 RESERVE POLICE FORCE
 
§ 9.201
Reserve police force established; supervision of
§ 9.05.071
§ 9.202
Appointment of reserve officers
§ 9.05.072
§ 9.203
Oath of office required before commission
§ 9.05.073
§ 9.204
Badges and uniforms to be worn
§ 9.05.074
§ 9.205
Reserves may carry firearms while on duty
§ 9.05.075
§ 9.206
No insurance or compensation to be paid to reserves
§ 9.05.076
§ 9.207
Minimum training standards required
§ 9.05.077
ARTICLE 9.300 CITY EXEMPT FROM FIREFIGHTERS’ RELIEF AND RETIREMENT FUND
§ 9.01.001
ARTICLE 9.400 SOCIAL SECURITY (OLD-AGE AND SURVIVORS’ INSURANCE)
 
§ 9.401
To enter into agreements
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 9.402
Mayor to be agent to execute agreements
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 9.403
City manager or his/her designee to make collections, reports, etc.
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 9.404
Money to be appropriated
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
ARTICLE 9.500 TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM
 
§ 9.501
Texas Municipal Retirement System benefits elected
NIC
§ 9.502
City manager or his/her designee to notify TMRS of city’s participation
NIC
§ 9.503
Employee participation required
NIC
§ 9.504
City contributions
NIC
§ 9.505
Prior service credit allowed
NIC
§ 9.506
Retirement annuity contribution
NIC
§ 9.507
City manager or his/her designee to remit city contributions and make reports
NIC
§ 9.508
Date of participation in TMRS
NIC
§ 9.509
Additional rights, credits and benefits
NIC
§ 9.510
Updated service credits
NIC
§ 9.511
Increased retirement annuities
NIC
§ 9.512
Supplemental disability benefits provided
NIC
§ 9.513
Supplemental death benefits provided
NIC
§ 9.514
Authorization of restricted prior service credit
NIC
§ 9.515
Reestablishing canceled service credit
NIC
§ 9.516
Current and prior service annual contribution rates
NIC
ARTICLE 9.600 SUPERINTENDENT OF WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT
§ 13.01.001
ARTICLE 9.700 STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
 
§ 9.701
Declaration of policy
§ 9.04.001
§ 9.702
Definitions
§ 9.04.002
§ 9.703
Conflicts of interest
§ 9.04.003
§ 9.704
General regulations
§ 9.04.004
ARTICLE 9.800 LIBRARY BOARD
 
§ 9.801
Library board created
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 9.802
Membership
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 9.803
Term
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 9.804
Officers
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 9.805
Powers and duties of board
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
ARTICLE 9.900 RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE
 
ARTICLE 9.1000 OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS OF THE CITY
 
§ 9.1001
Emergency action
§ 9.03.001
§ 9.1002
Indemnification and defense
§ 9.03.002
CHAPTER 10 SUBDIVISION REGULATION
 
ARTICLE 10.100 SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
Superseded by Ordinance 1170
ARTICLE 10.200 PLAT REQUIRED BEFORE BUILDING
 
§ 10.201
Plat to be presented and approved before building
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 10.202
Builder and developer to agree to abide by this article
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 10.203
Drainage to be provided
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
CHAPTER 11 TAXATION
 
ARTICLE 11.100 AD VALOREM (PROPERTY) TAXES
 
§ 11.101
When taxes are payable; delinquent
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 11.102
Reserved
 
§ 11.103
Additional penalty for collection of delinquent taxes
§ 11.02.002
§ 11.104
Elderly homestead tax exemption
§ 11.02.003
ARTICLE 11.200 LOCAL SALES AND USE TAX
 
§ 11.201
Local sales and use tax levied
NIC
§ 11.202
Local sales tax retained on residential gas and electricity
§ 11.03.002
§ 11.203
Local sales and use tax levied on telecommunications services
§ 11.03.003
ARTICLE 11.300 HOTEL/MOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX
 
§ 11.301
Definitions
§ 11.04.001
§ 11.302
Levy and amount of tax
§ 11.04.002
§ 11.303
Collection
§ 11.04.003
§ 11.304
Exemptions and refunds
§ 11.04.004
§ 11.305
Registration of lodging providers
§ 11.04.005
§ 11.306
Due dates for payment and returns
§ 11.04.006
§ 11.307
Deficiencies
§ 11.04.007
§ 11.308
Failure to provide return
§ 11.04.008
§ 11.309
Collection on selling or quitting business
§ 11.04.009
§ 11.310
Authority of finance director; retention of records and audits
§ 11.04.010
§ 11.311
Penalty
§ 11.04.011
ARTICLE 11.400 TAXATION OF LEASED MOTOR VEHICLES
§ 11.02.004
CHAPTER 12 TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES
 
ARTICLE 12.100 DEFINITIONS
§ 12.01.001
ARTICLE 12.200 TRAFFIC ADMINISTRATION
 
§ 12.201
Traffic ordinances to be enforced by chief of police
§ 12.02.001
§ 12.202
Chief of police to investigate accidents
§ 12.02.002
§ 12.203
Traffic accident studies
§ 12.02.003
§ 12.204
Traffic accident reports
§ 12.02.004
§ 12.205
Chief of police to submit annual traffic safety report
§ 12.02.005
§ 12.206
Municipal vehicle inscription requirement; exemption
§ 12.02.006
ARTICLE 12.300 ENFORCEMENT AND OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
 
§ 12.301
Authority of police department officials
§ 12.02.007
§ 12.302
Required obedience to traffic ordinances
§ 12.02.008
§ 12.303
Obedience to police department officials
§ 12.02.009
§ 12.304
Persons propelling push carts or riding animals to obey traffic
§ 12.02.010
§ 12.305
Use of coasters, roller skates and similar devices restricted
§ 12.01.004
§ 12.306
Public employees to obey traffic regulations
§ 12.02.011
§ 12.307
Exemption to authorized emergency vehicles
§ 12.02.012
ARTICLE 12.400 TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
 
§ 12.401
Authority to install control devices
§ 12.03.001
§ 12.402
Manual and specifications for traffic control devices
§ 12.03.002
§ 12.403
Obedience to official traffic control devices
§ 12.03.003
§ 12.404
When traffic devices required for enforcement purposes
§ 12.03.004
§ 12.405
Traffic control signal legend
§ 12.03.005
§ 12.406
Flashing signals
§ 12.03.006
§ 12.407
Display of unauthorized signs, signals, or markers
§ 12.03.007
§ 12.408
Interference with official traffic control devices
§ 12.03.008
§ 12.409
Chief of police to designate crosswalks, establish safety zones, and mark traffic lanes
§ 12.03.009
§ 12.410
Affirming and ratifying traffic control devices
§ 12.03.010
ARTICLE 12.500 ACCIDENTS
 
§ 12.501
Negligence collisions
§ 12.04.001
§ 12.502
Accidents involving death or personal injuries
§ 12.04.002
§ 12.503
Duty to give information and render aid
§ 12.04.003
§ 12.504
Accidents involving damages to a vehicle
§ 12.04.004
§ 12.505
Duty when striking unattended vehicle
§ 12.04.005
§ 12.506
Duty upon striking fixtures upon a highway
§ 12.04.006
§ 12.507
Immediate reports of accidents
§ 12.04.007
§ 12.508
Written reports of accidents
§ 12.04.008
§ 12.509
Duty of occupant to make report when driver unable to
§ 12.04.009
ARTICLE 12.600 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED
 
§ 12.601
Operation of vehicles by persons under the influence of intoxicating liquor or narcotic drugs
§ 12.05.001(a)
§ 12.602
Control of vehicle by persons under the influence of intoxicating liquor or narcotic drugs
§ 12.05.001(b)
ARTICLE 12.700 SPEED REGULATIONS
 
§ 12.701
Speed restrictions
§ 12.05.031
§ 12.702
Establishment of speed zones
§ 12.05.032
§ 12.703
Speed zone classifications and speed limits
§ 12.05.033
§ 12.704
Special speed zones
§ 12.05.034
§ 12.705
Minimum speed regulations
§ 12.05.035
§ 12.706
When speed restrictions are not applicable
§ 12.05.036
ARTICLE 12.800 DRIVING ON RIGHT SIDE OF ROADWAY, OVERTAKING AND PASSING, ETC.
 
§ 12.801
Driving on right side of roadway exceptions
§ 12.05.061
§ 12.802
Passing vehicles proceeding in opposite directions
§ 12.05.062
§ 12.803
Overtaking a vehicle on the left
§ 12.05.063
§ 12.804
When overtaking on the right is permitted
§ 12.05.064
§ 12.805
Limitations on overtaking on the left
§ 12.05.065
§ 12.806
Further limitations on driving to left center of roadway
§ 12.05.066
§ 12.807
Driving on roadways laned for traffic
§ 12.05.067
§ 12.808
One-way roadways and rotary traffic islands
§ 12.05.068
§ 12.809
Following too closely
§ 12.05.069
§ 12.810
Driving on divided streets or highways
§ 12.05.070
ARTICLE 12.900 RIGHT-OF-WAY
 
§ 12.901
Vehicles approaching or entering intersections
§ 12.05.091
§ 12.902
Vehicle turning left at intersection
§ 12.05.092
§ 12.903
Vehicle entering “through” street or stop intersection
§ 12.05.093
§ 12.904
Vehicle entering “yield” intersection
§ 12.05.094
§ 12.905
Vehicles entering street or highway from private road or driveway
§ 12.05.095
§ 12.906
Operation of vehicles on approach of authorized emergency vehicles
§ 12.05.096
ARTICLE 12.1000 TURNING; STARTING; SIGNALS ON STOPPING AND TURNING
 
§ 12.1001
Required position and method of turning at intersections
§ 12.05.121
§ 12.1002
Authority to place and obedience to turning markers
§ 12.05.122
§ 12.1003
Authority to place restricted turn signs
§ 12.05.123
§ 12.1004
Obedience to no-turn signs
§ 12.05.124
§ 12.1005
Limitations on turning around
§ 12.05.125
§ 12.1006
Special u-turns enumerated
§ 12.05.126
§ 12.1007
Starting parked vehicle
§ 12.05.127
§ 12.1008
Turning movements and required signals
§ 12.05.128
§ 12.1009
Signals by hand and arm or signal device
§ 12.05.129
§ 12.1010
Method of giving hand and arm signals
§ 12.05.130
ARTICLE 12.1100 ONE-WAY STREETS AND ALLEYS
 
§ 12.1101
Authority to designate one-way streets and alleys
§ 12.05.151
§ 12.1102
One-way streets and alleys
§ 12.05.152
ARTICLE 12.1200 INTERSECTIONS, THROUGH STREETS, STOPPING
 
§ 12.1201
Intersection where stops required
§ 12.05.171
§ 12.1202
Authority to designate through streets
§ 12.05.172
§ 12.1203
Signs to bear the word “stop”
§ 12.05.173
§ 12.1204
Vehicles and buses to stop at stop sign
§ 12.05.174
§ 12.1205
Emerging from alley or private driveway
§ 12.05.175
§ 12.1206
Stop when traffic obstructed
§ 12.05.176
ARTICLE 12.1300 MISCELLANEOUS DRIVING RULES
 
§ 12.1301
Unattended motor vehicles
§ 12.06.001
§ 12.1302
Use of headlamps
§ 12.06.002
§ 12.1303
Following emergency equipment or vehicles prohibited
§ 12.06.003
§ 12.1304
Crossing fire hose
§ 12.06.004
§ 12.1305
Driving through funeral or other procession
§ 12.06.005
§ 12.1306
Drivers in a procession
§ 12.06.006
§ 12.1307
Funeral procession to be identified
§ 12.06.007
§ 12.1308
Putting glass, etc., on street prohibited
§ 12.06.008
§ 12.1309
Permit required before mixing cement on paved roadway
§ 12.06.009
§ 12.1310
Vehicles not to be operated when load or when passengers obstruct driver’s view or control of vehicle
§ 12.06.010
§ 12.1311
Clinging to moving vehicles
§ 12.06.011
§ 12.1312
Precautions required when load extends beyond rear of vehicle
§ 12.06.012
§ 12.1313
Vehicle shall not be driven on a sidewalk
§ 12.06.013
§ 12.1314
Using vehicle for primary purpose of advertising
§ 12.06.014
§ 12.1315
Quiet zones
§ 12.06.015
§ 12.1316
Limitations of backing
§ 12.06.016
§ 12.1317
Unlawful to drive over unimproved roadways
§ 12.06.017
ARTICLE 12.1400 STOPPING, STANDING OR PARKING RESTRICTIONS
 
§ 12.1401
Stopping, standing or parking prohibited; no signs required
Rpld by Ord. 1145
§ 12.1402
No street parking established
Rpld by Ord. 1145
§ 12.1403
Parking not to obstruct traffic
Rpld by Ord. 1145
§ 12.1404
Parking in alleys
Rpld by Ord. 1145
§ 12.1405
Parking on streets under repair
Rpld by Ord. 1145
§ 12.1406
Parking of commercial vehicles
Rpld by Ord. 1145
§ 12.1407
Parking for certain purposes prohibited
Rpld by Ord. 1145
§ 12.1408
Parking adjacent to schools
Rpld by Ord. 1145
§ 12.1409
Parking in front of entrances to certain buildings
Rpld by Ord. 1145
§ 12.1410
Parking prohibited on narrows streets
Rpld by Ord. 1145
§ 12.1411
Standing or parking on one-way roadways
Rpld by Ord. 1145
§ 12.1412
No stopping, standing or parking near hazardous or congested places
Rpld by Ord. 1145
§ 12.1413
Owner not to permit car registered in his name to be illegally parked
Rpld by Ord. 1145
§ 12.1414
Officers authorized to remove illegally stopped vehicles
Rpld by Ord. 1145
§ 12.1415
Handicapped parking
Rpld by Ord. 1145
§ 12.1416
Parking in rights-of-way
Rpld by Ord. 1145
§ 12.1417
Presumption in prosecution for offense involving stopping, standing, or parking of an unattended motor vehicle
Rpld by Ord. 1145
ARTICLE 12.1500 REGULATIONS FOR BICYCLES
 
Division 1. General Provisions
 
§ 12.1501
Effect of regulations
§ 12.09.001
§ 12.1502
Traffic laws to apply to persons riding bicycles
§ 12.09.002
§ 12.1503
Obedience to traffic-control devices
§ 12.09.003
§ 12.1504
Riding on bicycles
§ 12.09.004
§ 12.1505
Riding on roadways and bicycle paths
§ 12.09.005
§ 12.1506
Speed of bicycles
§ 12.09.006
§ 12.1507
Emerging from alley or driveway
§ 12.09.007
§ 12.1508
Clinging to vehicles
§ 12.09.008
§ 12.1509
Carrying articles hindering rider
§ 12.09.009
§ 12.1510
Parking
§ 12.09.010
§ 12.1511
Riding on sidewalks
§ 12.09.011
§ 12.1512
Lamps and other equipment on bicycles
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§§ 12.1513—12.1520
Reserved
 
Division 2. Licensing Bicycles
 
§ 12.1521
Bicycles to be licensed
§ 12.09.041
§ 12.1522
License fee
§§ 12.09.042, A9.002
§ 12.1523
When license not to be issued
§ 12.09.043
ARTICLE 12.1600 PEDESTRIANS RIGHTS AND DUTIES
 
§ 12.1601
Pedestrians subject to traffic control signals
§ 12.10.001
§ 12.1602
Pedestrians right-of-way in crosswalk
§ 12.10.002
§ 12.1603
Pedestrians to use right half of crosswalk
§ 12.10.003
§ 12.1604
Crossing at right angles
§ 12.10.004
§ 12.1605
When a pedestrian shall yield
§ 12.10.005
§ 12.1606
Prohibited crossing
§ 12.10.006
§ 12.1607
Pedestrians walking along roadways
§ 12.10.007
§ 12.1608
Miscellaneous rules and regulations governing pedestrians
§ 12.10.008
§ 12.1609
Drivers to exercise due care
§ 12.10.009
ARTICLE 12.1700 LOADING ZONES
 
§ 12.1701
Traffic engineer to designate curb loading zones
§ 12.07.051
§ 12.1702
Permits for curb loading zones
§ 12.07.052
§ 12.1703
Standing in passenger curb loading zone
§ 12.07.053
§ 12.1704
Loading zone not exclusive
§ 12.07.054
§ 12.1705
Stopping in unloading zone
§ 12.07.055
ARTICLE 12.1800 PROCEDURE ON AND AFTER ARREST
 
§ 12.1801
Procedure upon arrest for violation of traffic ordinance
§ 12.02.041
§ 12.1802
To give officer correct name
§ 12.02.042
§ 12.1803
To give officer correct address
§ 12.02.043
§ 12.1804
Violation of promise to appear
§ 12.02.044
§ 12.1805
Disposition of fines and forfeitures
§ 12.02.045
§ 12.1806
Arrest without warrant
§ 12.02.046
§ 12.1807
City judge to designate fine
§ 12.02.047
§ 12.1808
Office of clerk of the municipal court created
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 12.1809
Payment of fines
§ 12.02.048
ARTICLE 12.1900 TEXAS UNIFORM ACT REGULATING TRAFFIC ON HIGHWAYS ADOPTED
§ 12.01.002
ARTICLE 12.2000 CONFLICT WITH STATE LAW
§ 12.01.003
ARTICLE 12.2100 PROOF OF TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE OR SIGNAL
§ 12.03.011
ARTICLE 12.2200 INOPERATIVE VEHICLES
 
§ 12.2201
Leaving inoperative vehicles on streets and on private property
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 12.2202
Nuisance
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
ARTICLE 12.2300 SPECIAL WEIGHT LIMIT REGULATIONS CONTINUED IN EFFECT
§ 12.11.007
ARTICLE 12.2400 COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLES
 
§ 12.2401
Commercial motor vehicles to be operated only on designated truck routes
§ 12.11.001
§ 12.2402
Truck routes designated; signs to be erected
§ 12.11.002
§ 12.2403
Size; weight; exceptions; permits and fees
§§ 12.11.003, A9.003
§ 12.2404
Not to permit cargo to fall out of vehicle, etc.
§ 12.11.004
§ 12.2405
These regulations declared to be governmental
§ 12.11.005
§ 12.2406
Violations may be enjoined
§ 12.11.006
ARTICLE 12.2500 FIRE LANES
 
Division 1. Procedure for Establishing
 
§ 12.2501
Approval of fire lanes and appeal procedure
§ 12.08.001
§ 12.2502
Fire lanes; when required
§ 12.08.002
§ 12.2503
Fire lane signs
§ 12.08.003
§ 12.2504
Destruction of fire lane signs
§ 12.08.004
§ 12.2505
Abandonment or closing
§ 12.08.005
§ 12.2506
Parking in fire lane prohibited
§ 12.08.006
§ 12.2507
Enforcement; issuance of citations; impoundment of obstructions
§ 12.08.007
§ 12.2508
Submission of plot plans; duties of contractors
§ 12.08.008
§§ 12.2509—12.2515
Reserved
 
Division 2. Fire Lanes Established
§ 12.08.009
ARTICLE 12.2600 TRANSPORTATION OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
 
§ 12.2601
Definitions
§ 12.12.001
§ 12.2602
Routes established for transmitting hazardous materials
§ 12.12.002
§ 12.2603
U.S. Department of Transportation placards required; driver’s duty
§ 12.12.003
§ 12.2604
Enforcement agencies
§ 12.12.004
ARTICLE 12.2700 IDLING OF VEHICLES
 
§ 12.2701
Applicability
§ 12.13.001
§ 12.2702
Idling prohibited
§ 12.13.002
§ 12.2703
Exceptions
§ 12.13.003
§ 12.2704
Penalties
§ 12.13.004
§ 12.2705
Burden of proof
§ 12.13.005
CHAPTER 13 UTILITIES
 
ARTICLE 13.100 WATER SERVICE
 
§ 13.101
Application for water service
§ 13.03.001
§ 13.102
Discontinuance of water service
§ 13.03.002
§ 13.103
Employees to report leaks etc., to superintendent
§ 13.03.003
§ 13.104
Meters
§ 13.03.004
§ 13.105
Separate connections, etc.
§ 13.03.005
§ 13.106
Water deposits and other fees
§ 13.03.006
§ 13.107
Water rates
§ 13.03.007
§ 13.108
When water bills are due; late charge; reconnect fee
§ 13.03.008
§ 13.109
Tapping charges
§ 13.03.009
§ 13.110
Certain acts unlawful
§ 13.03.010
ARTICLE 13.200 WATER WELLS
 
§ 13.201
Permit required
§ 13.07.001
§ 13.202
Application for permit; fee
§§ 13.07.002, A4.016
§ 13.203
Considerations for approval or disapproval
§ 13.07.003
ARTICLE 13.300 SEWER SERVICE
 
§ 13.301
Definitions
§ 13.04.001
§ 13.302
Permits and connections
§ 13.04.002
§ 13.303
Tap fees
§ 13.04.003
§ 13.304
Sewer service charges
§ 13.04.004
§ 13.305
When sewer bills are due
§ 13.04.005
§ 13.306
Sand and grease traps
§ 13.04.006
§ 13.307
Mandatory connection to public sewer if within one hundred feet (100')
§ 13.04.007
§ 13.308
Certain acts unlawful
§ 13.04.008
§ 13.309
Responsibility for injuries to sewer or street
§ 13.04.009
§ 13.310
Septic tanks, privies, etc., not to be connected with sewer
§ 13.04.010
§ 13.311
Not to deposit garbage, etc., in sewer openings, etc.
§ 13.04.011
§ 13.312
Not to injure sewer system
§ 13.04.012
§ 13.313
Notice for opening streets, etc.
§ 13.04.013
§ 13.314
Barriers and lights to be placed
§ 13.04.014
§ 13.315
Connection of buildings outside the city
§ 13.04.015
§ 13.316
Approval of connections required
§ 13.04.016
§ 13.317
Connections to comply with plumbing code
§ 13.04.017
§ 13.318
Basement drains
§ 13.04.018
§ 13.319
Certain pipes prohibited
§ 13.04.019
§ 13.320
Pipe materials
§ 13.04.020
§ 13.321
Fall requirement
§ 13.04.021
§ 13.322
Entrance onto premises for enforcement purposes
§ 13.04.022
§ 13.323
Improvements and extensions
§ 13.04.023
§ 13.324
Injunctions; civil remedies
§ 13.04.024
ARTICLE 13.400 WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEM FACILITY ACCESS FEES
 
§ 13.401
Definitions
§ 13.05.001
§ 13.402
Payment required
§ 13.05.002
§ 13.403
System facility access fee (Fort Worth impact fee)
§ 13.05.003
§ 13.404
Private and public facilities
§ 13.05.004
§ 13.405
Clarifications and determinations
§ 13.05.005
§ 13.406
Increasing size of meter
§ 13.05.006
§ 13.407
Exceptions
§ 13.05.007
ARTICLE 13.500 SEPTIC TANKS
 
§ 13.501
Standards herein necessary to health and welfare
§ 13.08.001
§ 13.502
Permit required
§§ 13.08.002, A4.017
§ 13.503
Minimum standards
§ 13.08.003
§ 13.504
Percolation test required
§ 13.08.004
§ 13.505
Permit for septic tank required before building permit, etc.
§ 13.08.005
§ 13.506
Plumbing inspector to inspect septic tanks
§ 13.08.006
ARTICLE 13.600 INDUSTRIAL WASTE REGULATIONS
 
§ 13.601
Definitions
§ 13.09.001
§ 13.602
Purpose and policy; administration
§ 13.09.002
§ 13.603
Prohibited discharges
§ 13.09.003
§ 13.604
Special rules relating to industrial dischargers
§ 13.09.004
§ 13.605
Administration by permit
§ 13.09.005
§ 13.606
Enforcement
§ 13.09.006
§ 13.607
Miscellaneous
§ 13.09.007
§ 13.608
Enforcement response plan and fee schedule
§ 13.09.008
§ 13.609
Penalty
§ 13.09.009
ARTICLE 13.700 TRENCH EXCAVATION REQUIREMENTS
 
§ 13.701
Compliance required
§ 3.07.031
§ 13.702
Permit required
§ 3.07.032
§ 13.703
Definitions
§ 3.07.033
§ 13.704
Permit requirement
§ 3.07.034
§ 13.705
Materials
§ 3.07.035
§ 13.706
Special requirements
§ 3.07.036
§ 13.707
Permit holder/contractor requirements
§ 3.07.037
§ 13.708
Permit fees
§ 3.07.008, A4.013
ARTICLE 13.800 WATER AND SEWER MAIN EXTENSIONS
 
§ 13.801
Purpose
§ 13.06.001
§ 13.802
Definitions
§ 13.06.002
§ 13.803
Policy
§ 13.06.003
§ 13.804
Extension of utilities
§ 13.06.004
§ 13.805
Determination of system availability
§ 13.06.005
§ 13.806
Construction of approach mains
§ 13.06.006
§ 13.807
Pro rata cost allocation where public utilities are financed by initial developers
§ 13.06.007
§ 13.808
Management of reimbursement funds
§ 13.06.008
§ 13.809
Oversizing
§ 13.06.009
ARTICLE 13.900 RESERVED
 
ARTICLE 13.1000 BACKFLOW PREVENTION
 
§ 13.1001
Purpose
§ 13.10.001
§ 13.1002
Definitions
§ 13.10.002
§ 13.1003
Backflow prevention assembly requirements
§ 13.10.003
§ 13.1004
Reduced pressure principle backflow prevention assembly (RP)
§ 13.10.004
§ 13.1005
Double check valve backflow prevention assembly (DC)
§ 13.10.005
§ 13.1006
Double detector check assembly (DDC)
§ 13.10.006
§ 13.1007
Pressure vacuum breaker (PVB)
§ 13.10.007
§ 13.1008
Atmospheric vacuum breaker (AVB)
§ 13.10.008
§ 13.1009
Air gap separation
§ 13.10.009
§ 13.1010
Irrigation systems
§ 13.10.010
§ 13.1011
Fire systems
§ 13.10.011
§ 13.1012
Temporary meters
§ 13.10.012
§ 13.1013
Mobile units
§ 13.10.013
§ 13.1014
Multiple service connections
§ 13.10.014
§ 13.1015
Plumbing code
§ 13.10.015
§ 13.1016
Thermal expansion
§ 13.10.016
§ 13.1017
Pressure loss
§ 13.10.017
§ 13.1018
Residential service connections
§ 13.10.018
§ 13.1019
Retrofitting
§ 13.10.019
§ 13.1020
Wholesale customer
§ 13.10.020
§ 13.1021
Customer service inspection
§ 13.10.021
§ 13.1022
Cross-connection inspectors
§ 13.10.022
§ 13.1023
Backflow prevention assembly testers
§ 13.10.023
§ 13.1024
Certified backflow prevention assembly tester responsibilities
§ 13.10.024
§ 13.1025
Cost of compliance
§ 13.10.025
§ 13.1026
Assembly requirements
§ 13.10.026
§ 13.1027
Responsibility of property owners and/or lessees
§ 13.10.027
§ 13.1028
Access to premises
§ 13.10.028
§ 13.1029
Right-of-way encroachment
§ 13.10.029
§ 13.1030
Enforcement and penalties
§ 13.10.030
§ 13.1031
Emergency suspension of utility service
§ 13.10.031
§ 13.1032
Nonemergency termination of water supply
§ 13.10.032
ARTICLE 13.1100 RIGHTS-OF-WAY MANAGEMENT
 
§ 13.1101
Purpose and administration
§ 13.13.001
§ 13.1102
Definitions
§ 13.13.002
§ 13.1103
Registration required
§ 13.13.003
§ 13.1104
Registration issuance
§ 13.13.004
§ 13.1105
Term of registration and fee
§ 13.13.005
§ 13.1106
Revocation of registration
§ 13.13.006
§ 13.1107
Appeal from denial or revocation of registration
§ 13.13.007
§ 13.1108
As-built plans
§ 13.13.008
§ 13.1109
Tree trimming or removal; temporary removal of facilities
§ 13.13.009
§ 13.1110
Utility construction permit required; exceptions
§ 13.13.010
§ 13.1111
Utility construction permit application
§ 13.13.011
§ 13.1112
Utility construction permit issuance
§ 13.13.012
§ 13.1113
Revocation of utility construction permit
§ 13.13.013
§ 13.1114
Appeal from denial or revocation of utility construction permit
§ 13.13.014
§ 13.1115
Placement of facilities
§ 13.13.015
§ 13.1116
Notification
§ 13.13.016
§ 13.1117
Worksite regulations
§ 13.13.017
§ 13.1118
Traffic and streets
§ 13.13.018
§ 13.1119
Restoration of the right-of-way and private property
§ 13.13.019
§ 13.1120
Failure to complete work
§ 13.13.020
§ 13.1121
Indemnity
§ 13.13.021
§ 13.1122
Enforcement and penalties
§ 13.13.022
§ 13.1123
Network nodes in public right-of-way
 
 
(a) Generally
§ 13.13.051
 
(b) Definitions
§ 13.13.052
 
(c) Use and occupancy of public rights-of-way
§ 13.13.053
 
(d) Compliance with this article, the design manual, applicable codes, and chapter 284
§ 13.13.054
 
(e) Permit applications
§ 13.13.055
 
(f) Installation in historic districts of design districts
§ 13.13.056
 
(g) Installation in municipal parks and residential areas
§ 13.13.057
 
(h) Municipal review process by the city
§ 13.13.058
 
(i) Time of installation
§ 13.13.059
 
(j) Applicable fees and rental rates to the city
§§ 13.13.060, A4.018
 
(k) Indemnity
§ 13.13.061
 
(l) Effect on other utilities and telecommunication providers
§ 13.13.062
 
(m) License agreement
§ 13.13.063
ARTICLE 13.1200 LAWN AND LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION
 
§ 13.1201
Restrictions
§ 3.12.031
§ 13.1202
Variances
§ 3.12.032
ARTICLE 13.1300 STORMWATER POLLUTION CONTROL
 
§ 13.1301
Purposes
§ 3.11.001
§ 13.1302
Administration
§ 3.11.002
§ 13.1303
Abbreviations
§ 3.11.003
§ 13.1304
Definitions
§ 3.11.004
§ 13.1305
General prohibition; exceptions
§ 3.11.005
§ 13.1306
Specific prohibitions and requirements
§ 3.11.006
§ 13.1307
Goal for erosion and sediment control at construction sites
§ 3.11.007
§ 13.1308
Stormwater discharges from construction activities-general requirements
§ 3.11.008
§ 13.1309
Stormwater discharges from construction activity-management plan submittal and review
§ 3.11.009
§ 13.1310
Five-acre disturbances from construction activity
§ 3.11.010
§ 13.1311
Stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity
§ 3.11.011
§ 13.1312
Right of entry: inspection and sampling
§ 3.11.012
§ 13.1313
Search warrants
§ 3.11.013
§ 13.1314
Reports of violations
§ 3.11.014
§ 13.1315
Warning notice
§ 3.11.015
§ 13.1316
Notification of violation
§ 3.11.016
§ 13.1317
Show cause hearing
§ 3.11.017
§ 13.1318
Compliance orders
§ 3.11.018
§ 13.1319
Remediation, abatement, and restoration orders
§ 3.11.019
§ 13.1320
Emergency cease and desist orders
§ 3.11.020
§ 13.1321
Stop work orders
§ 3.11.021
§ 13.1322
Reconsideration and hearing
§ 3.11.022
§ 13.1323
Appeal
§ 3.11.023
§ 13.1324
Civil remedies
§ 3.11.024
§ 13.1325
Criminal penalties
§ 3.11.025
§ 13.1326
Civil suit under the Texas Water Code
§ 3.11.026
§ 13.1327
Remedies nonexclusive
§ 3.11.027
§ 13.1328
Performance and maintenance bonds
§ 3.11.028
§ 13.1329
Liability insurance
§ 3.11.029
§ 13.1330
Nuisance
§ 3.11.030
ARTICLE 13.1400 WATER CONSERVATION, DROUGHT AND WATER EMERGENCY
 
§ 13.1401
Generally
§ 3.12.001
§ 13.1402
Water conservation plan
§ 3.12.002
§ 13.1403
Drought contingency and emergency water management plan
§ 3.12.003
CHAPTER 14 ZONING
 
ARTICLE 14.100 INTENT, PURPOSE AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
 
§ 14.101
Interpretation purpose and conflict
Rpld by Ord. 1169
§ 14.102
Boundaries of districts
Rpld by Ord. 1169
ARTICLE 14.200 DEFINITIONS
 
§ 14.201
General
Rpld by Ord. 1169
§ 14.202
Definition of words and terms
Rpld by Ord. 1169
ARTICLE 14.300 ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICTS
 
§ 14.301
District classifications
Rpld by Ord. 1169
§ 14.302
Comparable zoning district classifications:
Rpld by Ord. 1169
§ 14.303
General provisions
Rpld by Ord. 1169
ARTICLE 14.400 ZONING DISTRICT MAP
 
§ 14.401
Generally
Rpld by Ord. 1169
§ 14.402
Adopted
Rpld by Ord. 1169
ARTICLE 14.500 DISTRICT REGULATIONS
 
§ 14.501
“SF-1” - single-family district
Rpld by Ord. 1169
§ 14.502
“MD” - moderate density district
Rpld by Ord. 1169
§ 14.503
“MH” - manufactured housing district
Rpld by Ord. 1169
§ 14.504
“C” commercial district
Rpld by Ord. 1169
§ 14.505
“I” industrial district
Rpld by Ord. 1169
§ 14.506
“P-MF” planned multi-family district
Rpld by Ord. 1169
§ 14.507
“P-C” planned commercial district
Rpld by Ord. 1169
§ 14.508
“P-I” planned industrial district
Rpld by Ord. 1169
§ 14.509
“M-PH” mixed planned development district regulations
Rpld by Ord. 1169
§ 14.510
Uses permitted in each zoning district
Rpld by Ord. 1169
ARTICLE 14.600 SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS
 
§ 14.601
Nonconforming uses
Rpld by Ord. 1169
§ 14.602
Site plan requirements
Rpld by Ord. 1169
§ 14.603
Vehicle parking regulations
Rpld by Ord. 1169
§ 14.604
Landscaping
Rpld by Ord. 1169
§ 14.605
Temporary uses and events
Rpld by Ord. 1169
§ 14.606
Masonry requirement
Rpld by Ord. 1169
§ 14.607
Telecommunications towers and antennas
Rpld by Ord. 1169
§ 14.608
Carports
Rpld by Ord. 1169
§ 14.609
Developments across city boundaries
Rpld by Ord. 1169
ARTICLE 14.700 ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
 
§ 14.701
Planning and zoning commission
Rpld by Ord. 1169
§ 14.702
Board of adjustment
Rpld by Ord. 1169
§ 14.703
Public hearings
Rpld by Ord. 1169
§ 14.704
Certificate of occupancy
Rpld by Ord. 1169
§ 14.705
Permits
Rpld by Ord. 1169
§ 14.706
Changes and amendments
Rpld by Ord. 1169
§ 14.707
Repeal
Rpld by Ord. 1169
§ 14.708
Separability clause
Rpld by Ord. 1169
§ 14.709
Penalties for violation
Rpld by Ord. 1169
§ 14.710
Savings clause
Rpld by Ord. 1169
§ 14.711
Publication in pamphlet form
Rpld by Ord. 1169
§ 14.712
Publication in the official newspaper
Rpld by Ord. 1169
§ 14.713
Effective date
Rpld by Ord. 1169
§ 14.714
Fee schedule
Rpld by Ord. 1169
ARTICLE 14.800 MEACHAM FIELD JOINT AIRPORT ZONING BOARD
 
§ 14.801
Board created; powers and duties
Rpld by Ord. 1169
§ 14.802
Membership
Rpld by Ord. 1169
ARTICLE 14.900 RESERVED
 
ARTICLE 14.1000 HISTORIC LANDMARKS
 
§ 14.1001
Purpose
Rpld by Ord. 1169
§ 14.1002
Definitions
Rpld by Ord. 1169
§ 14.1003
Designation of historic landmarks
Rpld by Ord. 1169
§ 14.1004
Certificate of appropriateness
Rpld by Ord. 1169
§ 14.1005
Routine maintenance work review procedure
Rpld by Ord. 1169
§ 14.1006
Certificate of appropriateness review procedure
Rpld by Ord. 1169
§ 14.1007
Demolition by neglect
Rpld by Ord. 1169
§ 14.1008
Economic hardship application procedure
Rpld by Ord. 1169
§ 14.1009
Enforcement
Rpld by Ord. 1169
§ 14.1010
Tax incentives
Rpld by Ord. 1169
§ 14.1011
Tax incentive application and approval process
Rpld by Ord. 1169