This table shows the location or gives the disposition of the chapters, sections and subsections of the 1996 West Lake Hills Code of Ordinances within this revised code. The abbreviation “NIC” means the provision is not included in this code, though not necessarily repealed.
1996 CODE OF ORDINANCES
2010 CODE OF ORDINANCES
CHAPTER 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS
 
§ 1-1
Designation and citation of code
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
§ 1-2
Definitions and rules of construction
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 1-3
Section catchlines and other headings
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
§ 1-4
History notes
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 1-5
Editor’s notes and references
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 1-6
Code does not affect prior offenses, rights, or other acts
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 1-7
General penalty; continuing violations
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
§ 1-8
Certain ordinances not affected by code
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 1-9
Severability of provisions
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
§ 1-10
Amendments to code; effect of new ordinances; amendatory language
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 1-11
Supplementation of code
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
§ 1-12
Effect of repeal of ordinances
Amnd. by Ord. 361
CHAPTER 2: ADMINISTRATION
 
Article I. In General
 
§ 2-1
Incorporation, name, corporate status
§ 2-2
Fiscal year
Amnd. by Ord. 361
Article II. Officers and Employees
 
Division 1. City Administrator
 
§ 2-31
Appointment
§ 2-32
Bond
§ 2-33
Duties
Amnd. by Ord. 119
§ 2-34
Employee supervision
Division 2. City Secretary
 
§ 2-46
Appointment
Amnd. by Ord. 365.01
§ 2-47
Bond
Amnd. by Ord. 365.01
§ 2-48
Duties
Amnd. by Ord. 326
Division 3. City Treasurer; Assistant
 
§ 2-66
Appointment
Dltd. by Ord. 127
§ 2-67
Terms of office
Dltd. by Ord. 127
§ 2-68
Compensation
Dltd. by Ord. 127
§ 2-69
Bonds
Dltd. by Ord. 127
§ 2-70
Duties of treasurer
Dltd. by Ord. 127
§ 2-71
Duties of assistant treasurer
Dltd. by Ord. 127
Division 4. City Attorney; Assistants
 
§ 2-91
Office established
Amnd. by Ord. 365.01
§ 2-92
Appointment
Amnd. by Ord. 365.01
§ 2-93
Term
Amnd. by Ord. 365.01
§ 2-94
Compensation
Amnd. by Ord. 365.01
§ 2-95
Assistants generally
Amnd. by Ord. 365.01
§ 2-96
Special counsel
Amnd. by Ord. 365.01
§ 2-97
Nature of employment
Amnd. by Ord. 365.01
Division 5. Legal Defense; Indemnification
 
§ 2-116
Definitions
§ 2-117
Indemnification
§ 2-118
Representation in action
§ 2-119
City’s defenses
§ 2-120
Notice
§ 2-121
Disciplinary actions
§ 2-122
Suits in behalf of the city
Division 6. Social Security
 
§ 2-141
Agreements
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
§ 2-142
Designation of agent
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
§ 2-143
Duties of city secretary
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
Division 7. Texas Municipal Retirement System
 
§ 2-161
Definitions
§ 2-162
Participation authorized
§ 2-163
Status of employees
§ 2-164
Contributions generally
§ 2-165
Allowance of prior service credit
§ 2-166
City’s contributions
§ 2-167
Remittance of contributions
§ 2-168
Supplemental death benefits
§ 2-169
Statutory provisions for participation
§ 2-170
Authorization of updated service credits
§ 2-171
Increase in retirement annuities
§ 2-172
Dates of allowances and increases
§ 2-173
Reinstatement of prior employees
§ 2-174
Ordinances not affected by code
§ 2-175
Authorization of restricted prior service credit
Article III. Records Management
 
§ 2-191
Definitions
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 2-192
Records of city designated
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 2-193
Records declared public property
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 2-194
Policy
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 2-195
Designation of records management officer
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 2-196
Establishment of records management committee; duties
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 2-197
Records management plan
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 2-198
Duties of records management officer
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 2-199
Duties and responsibilities of department heads
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 2-200
Designation of records liaison officers
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 2-201
Duties and responsibilities of records liaison officers
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 2-202
Records control schedules
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 2-203
Implementation of schedules
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 2-204
Destruction of unscheduled records
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 2-205
Records center
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 2-206
Micrographics
Amnd. by Ord. 361
Article IV. Purchases and Sales
 
Division 1. Generally (Reserved)
 
Division 2. Sale of Surplus or Salvage Property
 
§ 2-266
Definitions
§ 2-267
General policy
§ 2-268
Property valued less than $1,000.00
§ 2-269
Property valued over $1,000.00
§ 2-270
Sale proceeds
§ 2-271
Destruction
§ 2-272
Title
Article V. Claims Against City
 
§ 2-291
Notice to city
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 2-292
Burden of proof
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 2-293
Service of notice
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 2-294
Waiver of notice
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 2-295
Notice to be sworn
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 2-296
Continuing injuries
Amnd. by Ord. 361
Article VI. Procedures of the City Council
 
§ 2-300
Enactment provisions
§ 2-301
Definitions
§ 2-302
Time, date and place
Amnd. by Ord. 365
§ 2-303
Agendas
Amnd. by Ord. 2020-015
§ 2-304
Agenda materials
§ 2-305
Public participation
§ 2-306
Minutes
§ 2-307
Private recording
§ 2-308
Individuals with disabilities
§ 2-309
Rules of conduct
§ 2-310
Enforcement
CHAPTER 3: CODES OF CONDUCT
 
Article I. Ethics
 
Division 1. Introduction
 
§ 3-1
Popular name
Amnd. by Ord. 365.01
§ 3-2
Purpose
Amnd. by Ord. 365.01
§ 3-3
Scope
Amnd. by Ord. 365.01
§ 3-4
Interpreting terminology
Amnd. by Ord. 365.01
§ 3-5
Definitions
Amnd. by Ord. 365.01
Division 2. Administration
 
§ 3-6
Records
Amnd. by Ord. 365.01
§ 3-7
Enforcement
Amnd. by Ord. 365.01
Division 3. Conflicts of Interest
 
§ 3-8
Financial conflicts
Amnd. by Ord. 365.01
§ 3-9
Affiliation conflicts
Amnd. by Ord. 365.01
§ 3-10
Plats and subdivisions
Amnd. by Ord. 365.01
§ 3-11
Outside employment
Amnd. by Ord. 365.01
§ 3-12
Representation
Amnd. by Ord. 365.01
§ 3-13
Contractors
Amnd. by Ord. 365.01
§ 3-14
Procurement relationship disclosures
Amnd. by Ord. 365.01
Division 4. Abuse of Information
 
§ 3-15
Unauthorized disclosure
Amnd. by Ord. 365.01
§ 3-16
Personal advantage
Amnd. by Ord. 365.01
Division 5. Public Resources
 
§ 3-17
Improper use of city equipment
Amnd. by Ord. 365.01
§ 3-18
Use of city equipment in elections
Amnd. by Ord. 365.01
Division 6. Nepotism
 
§ 3-19
Prohibition
Amnd. by Ord. 365.01
§ 3-20
Methodology
Amnd. by Ord. 365.01
§ 3-21
Full-time/part-time
Amnd. by Ord. 365.01
§ 3-22
Independent contractors
Amnd. by Ord. 365.01
§ 3-23
Exceptions
Amnd. by Ord. 365.01
Division 7. Gifts and Honoraria
 
§ 3-24
Restrictions on gifts or honoraria
Amnd. by Ord. 365.01
§ 3-25
Solicitation prohibited
Amnd. by Ord. 365.01
§ 3-26
Gifts to city officials
Amnd. by Ord. 365.01
§ 3-27
Exemptions
Amnd. by Ord. 365.01
§ 3-28
Forwarding of gifts
Amnd. by Ord. 365.01
§ 3-29
Travel
Amnd. by Ord. 365.01
Division 8. Enforcement
 
§ 3-30
Enforcement
Amnd. by Ord. 365.01
CHAPTERS 4—5: RESERVED
 
CHAPTER 6: ADVERTISING
 
Article I. In General (Reserved)
 
Article II. Signs
 
Division 1. Generally
 
§ 6-31
Definitions
Amnd. by Ord. 358
§ 6-32
Permitted signs restricted
Amnd. by Ord. 358
§ 6-33
Exempted signs designated
Amnd. by Ord. 358
§ 6-34
Design review guidelines
Amnd. by Ord. 358
§ 6-35
Wind pressure and dead load requirements
Amnd. by Ord. 358
§ 6-36
Nonconforming signs
Amnd. by Ord. 358
§ 6-37
Liability
Amnd. by Ord. 358
§ 6-38
Enforcement
Amnd. by Ord. 358
§ 6-39
Maintenance required; enforcement
Amnd. by Ord. 358
§ 6-40
Acts prohibited
Amnd. by Ord. 358
§ 6-41
Penalty, other remedies for violations
Amnd. by Ord. 358
Division 2. Administrative Procedure
 
§ 6-61
Permits, certificates and approval required
Amnd. by Ord. 140
§ 6-62
Application procedure
Amnd. by Ord. 358
§ 6-63
Sign permit application, information required
Amnd. by Ord. 358
§ 6-64
Representations by applicant
Amnd. by Ord. 358
§ 6-65
Certificate of sign inspection
Amnd. by Ord. 358
§ 6-66
Permit fees
Amnd. by Ord. 358
§ 6-67
Review by commission
Amnd. by Ord. 358
§ 6-68
Approval of commission required
Amnd. by Ord. 140
§ 6-69
Appeal
Amnd. by Ord. 140
Division 3. Sign Categories
 
§ 6-86
Generally
Amnd. by Ord. 140
§ 6-87
Residential nameplate signs
Amnd. by Ord. 358
§ 6-88
Traffic-control signs upon private property
Amnd. by Ord. 358
§ 6-89
Freestanding real estate signs
Amnd. by Ord. 358
§ 6-90
Freestanding commercial signs, multitenant shopping center or office complex; option I and option II
Amnd. by Ord. 267
§ 6-91
Bee Cave Road and Loop 360 corridor street number
Amnd. by Ord. 358
§ 6-92
Freestanding commercial signs, single-business use
Amnd. by Ord. 267
§ 6-93
Projecting, wall and hanging commercial signs
Amnd. by Ord. 358
§ 6-94
Joint directory commercial signs for a multitenant shopping center or office complex
Amnd. by Ord. 358
§ 6-95
Commercial signs in/on windows/doors
Amnd. by Ord. 358
§ 6-96
Reserved
 
§ 6-97
Public information signs
Amnd. by Ord. 358
§ 6-98
Political signs
Amnd. by Ord. 140
§ 6-99
Temporary site development signs
Amnd. by Ord. 358
§ 6-100
Driveway entrance signs
Amnd. by Ord. 358
Division 4. Variances
 
§ 6-121
Purpose; limitations
Amnd. by Ord. 371
§ 6-122
Application
Amnd. by Ord. 371
§ 6-123
Fees
Amnd. by Ord. 371
§ 6-124
Hearing
Amnd. by Ord. 140
§ 6-125
Action on application
Amnd. by Ord. 140
§ 6-126
Criteria for approval
Amnd. by Ord. 140
§ 6-127
City council action
Amnd. by Ord. 140
CHAPTERS 7—9: RESERVED
 
CHAPTER 10: ANIMALS
 
Article I. In General
 
§§ 10-1, 10-2.
Reserved.
 
§ 10-3
Fowl
Amnd. by Ord. 324
§ 10-4
Staking and grazing
Amnd. by Ord. 343
Article II. Animal Control
 
§ 10-31
Definitions
§ 10-32
Conditions and facilities
Amnd. by Ord. 324
§ 10-33
Nuisances
Amnd. by Ord. 178
§ 10-34
Vaccination
Amnd. by Ord. 178
§ 10-35
Regulation of dangerous animals
 
 
(a)
Amnd. by Ord. 324
 
(b)
 
(c)
Amnd. by Ord. 324
 
(d)
 
(e)
Amnd. by Ord. 324
§ 10-36
Cruelty to animals
Amnd. by Ord. 324
§ 10-37
Processing complaints
Amnd. by Ord. 324
§ 10-38
Confinement, rabies quarantine, and disposition of animals
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
§ 10-39
Seizure of animals
Amnd. by Ord. 324
§ 10-40
Penalty
Amnd. by Ord. 324
CHAPTERS 11—13: RESERVED
 
CHAPTER 14: BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS
 
Article I. In General (Reserved)
 
Article II. Building Design Committee
 
§ 14-31
Definitions
Amnd. by Ord. 241
§ 14-32
Purpose
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-33
Members, qualifications, and terms
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-34
Rules and records
Amnd. by Ord. 308
§ 14-35
Powers of the committee
Amnd. by Ord. 308
§ 14-36
Additional functions
Amnd. by Ord. 308
§ 14-37
Procedure
Amnd. by Ord. 308
§ 14-38
Criteria
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-39
Pamphlets
Dltd. by Ord. 308
§ 14-40
Appeals
Dltd. by Ord. 308
Article III. Construction Code
 
Division 1. Generally
 
§ 14-66
Definitions
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-67
Purpose
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-68
Scope
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-69
Relationship to other laws
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-70
International Building Code
Amnd. by Ord. 238
§ 14-70.1
International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings
Amnd. by Ord. 238
§ 14-71
Uniform Plumbing Code
Amnd. by Ord. 238
§ 14-72
International Mechanical Code
Amnd. by Ord. 238
§ 14-73
International Fuel Gas Code
Amnd. by Ord. 238
§ 14-73.1
International Energy Conservation Code
Amnd. by Ord. 238
§ 14-74
International Fire Code
Amnd. by Ord. 238
§ 14-75
National Electric Code
Amnd. by Ord. 238
§ 14-75.1
Reserved
 
§ 14-76
Structures to have access
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-77
Visibility along streets and at street corners
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-78
Screening of nonresidential uses from residential district or use
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-79
Solar energy devices
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-80
Solid waste containers in setback area
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-81
Television dish antennas
Amnd. by Ord. 181
§ 14-82
Reflective exterior building materials
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§§ 14-83—14-85
Reserved
 
§ 14-86
Penalties
Amnd. by Ord. 361
Division 2. Administration
 
§ 14-106
Building department
Amnd. by Ord. 152
§ 14-107
Enforcement
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-108
Deputies
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-109
Reports and records
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-110
Right of access/entry
Amnd. by Ord. 115
§ 14-111
Stop work orders
§ 22.03.046 amnd. by Ord. 361
§ A9.003(w) amnd. by Ord. 315
§ 14-112
Occupancy violations
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-113
Liability
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-114
Sanitation, pollution officer
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-115
Cooperation of other officials
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-116
Applications for building permits
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-117
Approval authority for R-1 and MUR4 permits
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-118
Council approval for non-R-1 and non-MUR4 permits
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-119
Miscellaneous duties of city inspector
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-120
Fees
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-121
Construction hours
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-122
Ground survey
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-123
Site inspection for Oak Wilt diseased trees
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-124
Drainage, detention, sedimentation and filtration plans
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-125
Vegetation inventory
Amnd. by Ord. 361
Division 3. Permits; Inspections
 
§ 14-141
Permits required
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-142
Building permit applications
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-143
Moving permit applications
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-144
Blasting permit applications
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-145
Excavation or grading permit applications
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-146
Site clearance permit
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-147
Temporary use of streets during construction or repairs permit
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-148
Utility development permit
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-149
Representations made by applicant and violation thereof
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-150
Applicant’s liability
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-151
Issuance
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-152
Retention of plans
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-153
Validity
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-154
Expiration
Amnd. by Ord. 164
§ 14-155
Suspension or revocation
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-156
Permit fees
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-157
Inspections generally
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-158
Required inspections
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-159
Other inspections
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-160
Reserved
 
§ 14-161
Occupancy, use
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-162
Noise
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-163
Restoration of public street including right-of-way, shoulders, and borrow ditches
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-164
Removal of construction material
§ 22.03.017 amnd. by Ord. 361
§ A9.003(w) amnd. by Ord. 315
§ 14-165
Bonds and deposits required
Rpld. by Ord. 353
§ 14-166
Insurance required
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-167
Construction permits in newly annexed areas
Amnd. by Ord. 361
Division 4. Minimum Standards for Residential Buildings
 
§ 14-186
Compliance
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-187
Private sewage facility
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-188
Solid waste container storage
Dltd. by Ord. 242
§ 14-189
Carports and garages
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-190
Modular prefabricated building or mobile home
Amnd. by Ord. 176
§ 14-191
City’s right-of-way
Amnd. by Ord. 152
§ 14-192
Utility connections
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-193
Swimming pools
Amnd. by Ord. 182
§ 14-194
Location of absorption fields and/or evapotranspiration beds
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-195
Water fixtures
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-196
Reserved
 
§ 14-197
Site disturbance (excavation, grading or filling)
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-198
Reserved
 
§ 14-199
Exterior compressors and other equipment
Amnd. by Ord. 357
§ 14-200
Culverts and ditches provided by abutting property owners
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-201
Fences
Amnd. by Ord. 161
§ 14-202
Residential parking pads
Rpld. by Ord. 190
§ 14-203
Use restrictions in R-3 districts
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-204
Off-street parking requirements in residential areas
Amnd. by Ord. 166
Division 5. Minimum Standards for Nonresidential Buildings
 
§ 14-221
Compliance
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-222
Private sewage facility
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-223
Solid waste container storage
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-224
Modular prefabricated buildings
Amnd. by Ord. 176
§ 14-225
City’s right-of-way
Rpld. by Ord. 220
§ 14-226
Utility connections
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-227
Swimming pools
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-228
Location of absorption fields and/or evapotranspiration beds
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-229
Water fixtures
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-230
Site disturbance (excavation, grading or filling)
Amnd. by Ord. 258
§ 14-231
Shielding of exterior compressors and other equipment
Amnd. by Ord. 357
§ 14-232
Landscape requirements for exterior compressors, solid waste containers and other equipment
Amnd. by Ord. 357
§ 14-233
Grease traps
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-234
Reserved
 
§ 14-235
Fire warning system
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-236
Culverts and ditches provided by adjacent property owners
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-237
Fences
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-238
Automatic sprinkler systems
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-239
Exterior surfaces of non-residential structures
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-240
Underground utilities for nonresidential development
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-241
Design
Amnd. by Ord. 361
Division 6. Off-Street Parking (Nonresidential)
 
§ 14-261
Schedule of minimum number of spaces
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-262
Parking dimensional and design regulations
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14262.1.
Shared parking
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-263
On-site parking and circulation
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-264
Off-street loading space
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-265
Required spaces shall be maintained
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-266
Surfacing
Amnd. by Ord. 318
§ 14-267
Drainage
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-268
Driveway, parking and loading area setbacks
Amnd. by Ord. 346
§ 14-269
Access regulations
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-270
Screening, trees and landscaping
Amnd. by Ord. 361
Division 7. Dimensional Regulations
 
§ 14-285
Applicability
Amnd. by Ord. 211
§ 14-286
Minimum lot dimensions
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-287
Nonconforming lots of record
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-288
How to measure lot area, width, depth
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-289
Building setback distances
Amnd. by Ord. 152
§ 14-290
Setbacks for accessory structures
Amnd. by Ord. 152
§ 14-291
Setback for parking areas
Amnd. by Ord. 346
§ 14-292
Lot coverage
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-293
Height of structures
Amnd. by Ord. 132
§ 14-294
Minimum floor area for dwellings
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-295
Schedule of regulations
Amnd. by Ord. 361
Division 8. Environmental Regulations for all Districts
 
§ 14-316
Landscape
Amnd. by Ord. 142
§ 14-317
Relationship of proposed structure to environment
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-318
Ecological considerations
Amnd. by Ord. 361
Ex A.
Eligible species for TFWE replacement
Amnd. by Ord. 361
Division 9. Unsafe Buildings
 
§ 14-336
Definitions
Amnd. by Ord. 269
§ 14-337
Continued use, occupancy of buildings
Amnd. by Ord. 269
§ 14-338
Declaration of nuisance; prohibition
Amnd. by Ord. 269
§ 14-339
Inspection of buildings
Amnd. by Ord. 269
§ 14-340
Notice to property owner or occupant
Amnd. by Ord. 269
§ 14-341
Sufficiency of notice
Amnd. by Ord. 269
§ 14-342
Public hearing
Amnd. by Ord. 269
§ 14-343
Assessment of expenses and penalties
Amnd. by Ord. 269
§ 14-344
Posting of warnings
Amnd. by Ord. 269
§ 14-345
Securing unoccupied buildings
Amnd. by Ord. 269
§ 14-346
Statutory compliance by city
Amnd. by Ord. 269
Division 10. Utility Development Standards
 
§ 14-366
Policy
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-367
Advance forecasting
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-368
Development of transmission route study areas criteria; public hearings; inventory
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-369
Designation of routes; procedures; considerations; emergency certification; exemption
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-370
Public hearings; notice
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-371
Public participation
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-372
Revocation or suspension
Amnd. by Ord. 361
Division 11. Erosion Control
 
§ 14-391
Findings
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-392
Site and construction plans
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-393
Plats
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-394
Permits
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-395
Grading permits
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-396
Exception to grading requirements
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-397
Requirements
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-398
Stop work orders
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-399
Standards for excavating, grading or filling
Amnd. by Ord. 299
§ 14-400
Prohibited excavation, grading or filling
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-401
Violations
Amnd. by Ord. 361
Division 12. Blasting Permits
 
§ 14-421
Finding
Rpld. by Ord. 355
§ 14-422
Revocation
Rpld. by Ord. 355
§ 14-423
Comments from adjacent property owners and utilities
Rpld. by Ord. 355
§ 14-424
No smoking in vicinity of blasting
Rpld. by Ord. 355
§ 14-425
Blasting mat
Rpld. by Ord. 355
§ 14-426
Removal of blasting cap lead wires
Rpld. by Ord. 355
§ 14-427
License required
Rpld. by Ord. 355
§ 14-428
Blasting for soil absorption beds
Rpld. by Ord. 355
§ 14-429
When blasting prohibited
Rpld. by Ord. 355
Division 13. Moving Permits
 
§ 14-446
Procedure, route permit, time, other regulations
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-447
Prohibitions
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-448
Inspections upon completion
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-449
Building standards
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-450
Bond and indemnification
Amnd. by Ord. 361
Division 14. Use of Streets
 
§ 14-466
Procedure and standards for approval and disapproval
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-467
Issuance of permit
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-468
Signs
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 14-469
Structures in the city’s right-of-way
Amnd. by Ord. 206
Division 15. Application for Variance; Appeal from Denial of Permit
 
§ 14-486
Procedure and notice
Amnd. by Ord. 154
§ 14-487
Appeal
Amnd. by Ord. 154
§ 14-488
Proceeding without a permit or variance
Amnd. by Ord. 361
Appendix to Article III. Instructions for Obtaining a Building Permit
Amnd. by Ord. 186
CHAPTERS 15—17: RESERVED
 
CHAPTER 18: CIVIL EMERGENCIES
 
Article I. In General (Reserved)
 
Article II. Emergency Management
 
§ 18-31
Organization
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 18-32
Director, powers and duties
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 18-33
Emergency management plan
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 18-34
Interjurisdictional program
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 18-35
Override
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 18-36
Liability
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 18-37
Commitment of funds
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 18-38
Limitations
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 18-39
Offenses; penalties
Amnd. by Ord. 361
CHAPTERS 19—21: Reserved
 
CHAPTER 22: Courts
 
Article I. In General
 
§ 22-1
City’s entitlement to attorney’s fees
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
Article II. Municipal Court
 
Division 1. Generally
 
§ 22-31
Judicial notice of ordinances
Amnd. by Ord. 244
§ 22-32
Court clerk
Amnd. by Ord. 244
§ 22-33
Driving safety course, fee
Rpld. by Ord. 2024-015
§ 22-34
Reserved
 
§ 22-35
Deposit of fees
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 22-36
Fee for arrest warrants
Rpld. by Ord. 2024-015
§ 22-37
Default of bond, fee
Rpld. by Ord. 2024-015
Division 2. Judges
 
§ 22-56
Appointment
Amnd. by Ord. 244
§ 22-57
Associate judges
Amnd. by Ord. 244
§ 22-58
Term, vacancies, reappointment
Amnd. by Ord. 244
§ 22-59
Qualifications
Amnd. by Ord. 244
§ 22-60
Jurisdiction
Amnd. by Ord. 244
§ 22-61
Compensation
Amnd. by Ord. 244
§ 22-62
Removal from office
Amnd. by Ord. 244
§ 22-63
Duties
Amnd. by Ord. 244
CHAPTERS 23—25: RESERVED
 
CHAPTER 26: ELECTIONS
 
Article I. In General
 
§ 26-1
Place system for councilmembers
Amnd. by Ord. 361
Article II. Procedures
 
§ 26-31
Application of state law
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 26-32
Application for placement on ballot, qualifications
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
§ 26-33
Application form, petition
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
§ 26-34
Reserved
 
§ 26-35
Printing of ballots
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
§ 26-36
Early ballots
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
§ 26-37
Election judges
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
§ 26-38
Place for elections, time
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
§ 26-39
Notice of election, qualification
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
CHAPTERS 27—29: RESERVED
 
CHAPTER 30: EMERGENCY SERVICES
 
Article I. In General (Reserved)
 
Article II. Alarm Systems
 
Division 1. Generally
 
§ 30-31
Definitions
§ 30-32
Notification of information to be made
§ 30-33
Distinctive alarm signals
Division 2. Audible Alarm Signals Limited
 
§ 30-51
Duration of alarm signal
§ 30-52
Volume level
§ 30-53
Violation of sections 30-51, 30-52
§ 30-54
Responsibilities of alarm notification relayers
§ 30-55
Responsibilities of person controlling alarm
§ 30-56
Excessive false alarms—declared a public nuisance
§ 30-57
Same—number of alarms
§ 30-58
Same—exception
§ 30-59
Same—defenses
§ 30-60
Same—enforcement
Division 3. Protection of Financial Institutions
 
§ 30-76
Installation of signal line
§ 30-77
Inspection
§ 30-78
Removal
§ 30-79
Extent of service
§ 30-80
Cancellation of service
§ 30-81
Modification of service
§ 30-82
Optional method of reports
CHAPTERS 31—33: RESERVED
 
CHAPTER 34: ENVIRONMENT
 
Article I. In General
 
§ 34-1
Business and residential performance standards
 
 
(a)
 
(b)
Amnd. by Ord. 2020-014
 
(c)
 
(d)
 
(e)
 
(f)
§ 34-2
Burning controls
Article II. Nuisances
 
§ 34-31
Declaration
§ 34-32
Elimination of factors
Article III. Noise
 
§ 34-61
General prohibitions; definition
§ 34-62
Illustrative enumeration
§ 34-63
Penalty for violation
Article IV. Outdoor Lighting
 
§ 34-91
Exterior lighting standards
Amnd. by Ord. 295
§ 34-92
Exterior lighting (all districts)
Amnd. by Ord. 295
§ 34-93
Prohibitions
Amnd. by Ord. 295
§ 34-94
Materials and methods of installation
Amnd. by Ord. 295
§ 34-95
Exemptions from regulation
Amnd. by Ord. 264
§ 34-96
Conformance with applicable codes
Amnd. by Ord. 295
§ 34-97
Public nuisance
Amnd. by Ord. 295
§ 34-98
Conflicts
Amnd. by Ord. 295
§ 34-99
Violations and penalties
Amnd. by Ord. 295
Article V. Water Conservation
 
Division 1. Retrofit
 
§ 34-121
Findings and objectives
Amnd. by Ord. 175
§ 34-122
Applicability
Amnd. by Ord. 175
§ 34-123
Definitions
Dltd. by Ord. 175
§ 34-124
Water conservation standards
Dltd. by Ord. 175
Division 2. Emergency and Peak Day Water Use Management
 
§ 34-131
Policy
§ 34-132
Implementation
§ 34-133
Applicability
§ 34-134
Prohibitions and requirements
§ 34-135
Year round water use management
§ 34-136
Stage 1—peak day water use management
§ 34-137
Stage 2—mandatory water use management
§ 34-138
Stage 3—emergency water use management
§ 34-139
Stage 2 and stage 3 implementation
§ 34-140
City administrator’s authority to impose additional restrictions
§ 34-141
Additional restrictions during long-term water supply shortages
§ 34-142
Alternative compliance
§ 34-143
Variance
§ 34-144
Expiration
§ 34-145
Inspection
§ 34-146
Right of access/entry
§ 34-147
Presumption of violation
§ 34-148
Penalty
CHAPTERS 35-37: RESERVED
 
CHAPTER 38: FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION
 
Article I. In General (Reserved)
 
Article II. Fireworks
 
§ 38-31
Definitions
§ 38-32
Sale, discharge prohibited
§ 38-33
Commission of offense
§ 38-34
Territorial applicability
§ 38-35
Locus of offense
§ 38-36
Exceptions
§ 38-37
Burden of proof
§ 38-38
Penalty for violation
CHAPTERS 39—41: RESERVED
 
CHAPTER 42: FLOODS
 
Article I. In General (Reserved)
 
Article II. Flood Hazard Areas
 
Division 1. Generally
 
§ 42-31
Definitions
Superseded by Ord. 120
§ 42-32
Application of article
Superseded by Ord. 120
§ 42-33
Basis for establishing the areas of special flood hazard
Superseded by Ord. 120
§ 42-34
Establishment of development permits
Superseded by Ord. 120
§ 42-35
Compliance
Superseded by Ord. 120
§ 42-36
Abrogation and greater restrictions
Superseded by Ord. 120
§ 42-37
Interpretation
Superseded by Ord. 120
§ 42-38
Warning and disclaimer of liability
Superseded by Ord. 120
§ 42-39
Nuisance
Superseded by Ord. 120
§ 42-40
Conflict with other ordinances
Superseded by Ord. 120
§ 42-41
Penalty for violation
Superseded by Ord. 120
Division 2. Statutory Authorization; Findings of Fact; Purpose; Methods
 
§ 42-61
Statutory authorization
Superseded by Ord. 120
§ 42-62
Findings of fact
Superseded by Ord. 120
§ 42-63
Statement of purpose
Superseded by Ord. 120
§ 42-64
Methods of reducing flood losses
Superseded by Ord. 120
Division 3. Administration
 
§ 42-81
City inspector—designation
Superseded by Ord. 120
§ 42-82
Same—duties and responsibilities
Superseded by Ord. 120
§ 42-83
Permit procedures
Superseded by Ord. 120
§ 42-84
Variance procedures
Superseded by Ord. 120
Division 4. Flood Hazard Reduction
 
§ 42-101
General standards
Superseded by Ord. 120
§ 42-102
Specific standards
Superseded by Ord. 120
§ 42-103
Standards for areas of shallow flooding (AO zones)
Superseded by Ord. 120
§ 42-104
Standards for subdivision proposals
Superseded by Ord. 120
CHAPTERS 43—45: RESERVED
 
CHAPTER 46: HEALTH AND SANITATION
 
Article I. In General (Reserved)
 
Article II. Condition of Lots and Sidewalks
 
§ 46-31
Duty of property owner
§ 46-32
Statutory authority
§ 46-33
Enforcement
Article III. Food Establishments
 
Division 1. Generally
 
§ 46-51
Definitions
§ 46-52
Supplying adulterated or misbranded food
§ 46-53
Examination and condemnation of food
§ 46-54
Disease control
§ 46-55
Food manager certification
§ 46-56
Food protection in general
§ 46-57
Penalties
Division 2. Microwave Ovens; Grease Traps
 
§ 46-76
Microwave ovens
§ 46-77
Grease traps
§ 46-78
Violations
Division 3. Plans; Inspections
 
§ 46-96
Review of plans, compliance with plans
§ 46-97
Inspections
§ 46-98
Hearings
§ 46-99
Service of notices
Division 4. Permits
 
§ 46-116
Required
§ 46-117
Issuance and expiration
§ 46-118
Fees
§ 46-119
Suspension
§ 46-120
Revocation or denial of application
Division 5. General Enforcement Conditions
 
§ 46-136
Enforcement criterion
Amnd. by Ord. 219
§ 46-137
Report of inspection
§ 46-138
Correction of violations
§ 46-139
Restroom requirements
§ 46-140
Use of tobacco
Division 6. Retail Food Stores
 
§ 46-156
Application of division
§ 46-157
Restroom requirements
§ 46-158
Use of tobacco
§ 46-159
Report of inspections
§ 46-160
Correction of violations
Division 7. Food Requirements
 
§ 46-176
Food supplies
§ 46-177
Food protection generally
§ 46-178
Food storage generally
§ 46-179
Refrigerated food storage
§ 46-180
Hot storage of food
§ 46-181
Food preparation
§ 46-182
Food display
§ 46-183
Food transportation by the retail food store
Division 8. Cleanliness; Cleaning
 
§ 46-201
Employee health
§ 46-202
Personal cleanliness
§ 46-203
Clothing
§ 46-204
Other employee practices
§ 46-205
Materials
§ 46-206
Design and fabrication
§ 46-207
Equipment installation and location
§ 46-208
Cleaning facilities required
§ 46-209
Cleaning frequency
§ 46-210
Wiping cloths
§ 46-211
Manual cleaning and sanitizing
§ 46-212
Mechanical cleaning and sanitizing
§ 46-213
Drying
§ 46-214
Handling
§ 46-215
Storage
§ 46-216
Single-service articles
§ 46-217
Prohibited storage areas
§ 46-218
Conflicts
Division 9. Water; Wastewater
 
§ 46-236
Water supply
§ 46-237
Sewage
§ 46-238
Plumbing
§ 46-239
Toilet facilities
§ 46-240
Handwashing facilities
Division 10. Garbage; Building Maintenance
 
§ 46-256
Garbage and refuse containers
§ 46-257
Garbage and refuse storage
§ 46-258
Garbage and refuse disposal
§ 46-259
Insect and rodent control
§ 46-260
Floors
§ 46-261
Walls and ceilings
§ 46-262
Cleaning physical facilities
§ 46-263
Lighting
§ 46-264
Ventilation
§ 46-265
Dressing rooms and locker areas
§ 46-266
Poisonous or toxic materials
§ 46-267
Litter and unessential articles
§ 46-268
Exterior walking and driving surfaces
§ 46-269
Access to food preparation areas or washing areas
§ 46-270
Living areas
§ 46-271
Laundry facilities
§ 46-272
Linens and work clothes storage
§ 46-273
Cleaning equipment storage
§ 46-274
Animals
§ 46-275
Enforcement
Division 11. Mobile Food Vendors
 
§ 46-291
Items to be sold
§ 46-292
Food to be contained on mobile food vending unit
§ 46-293
Reports of violations
§ 46-294
Inspection report
§ 46-295
Sanitary requirements
§ 46-296
Enforcement; health department rule
§ 46-297
Report of inspections; correction of violations
§ 46-298
Use of tobacco
§ 46-299
Enforcement; sanitation ordinance
§ 46-300
Standards adopted
Division 12. Temporary Food Service Establishments
 
§ 46-316
General conditions
CHAPTERS 47—49: RESERVED
 
CHAPTER 50: LAW ENFORCEMENT
 
Article I. In General (Reserved)
 
Article II. Public Safety Department
 
§ 50-31
Establishment of public safety department; chief
§ 50-32
Establishment of police force
§ 50-33
Establishment of police reserve force
§ 50-34
Establishment of special city police force
CHAPTERS 51—53: RESERVED
 
CHAPTER 54: OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
 
Article I. In General
 
§ 54-1
Arson reward
Article II. Weapons
 
Division 1. Generally
 
§ 54-31
Carrying concealed weapons
Amnd. by Ord. 354
Division 2. Discharging Firearms
 
§ 54-51
Definitions
Amnd. by Ord. 354
§ 54-52
Intentional discharge prohibited
Amnd. by Ord. 354
§ 54-53
Hunting prohibited
Amnd. by Ord. 354
§ 54-54
Exceptions
Amnd. by Ord. 354
§ 54-55
Penalty for violation
Article III. Smoking
 
§ 54-71
Definitions
§ 54-72
Intent
§ 54-73
Offenses
§ 54-74
Defenses to prosecution
§ 54-75
Designated employee smoking areas
§ 54-76
Adoption of smoking policy
§ 54-77
Signs
§ 54-78
Construction of article
§ 54-79
Smoking in multiple tenant or owner occupied buildings
§ 54-80
Penalty for violations
Article IV. Regulation of Sex Offender Residency
 
§ 54-91
Definitions
Amnd. by Ord. 349
§ 54-92
Residency offense
Amnd. by Ord. 349
§ 54-93
Prohibition against renting or leasing
Amnd. by Ord. 349
§ 54-94
Penalties
Amnd. by Ord. 349
CHAPTERS 55—57: RESERVED
 
CHAPTER 58: PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS
 
Article I. In General (Reserved)
 
Article II. Solicitation; Peddling
 
Division 1. Generally
 
§ 58-31
Definitions
§ 58-32
Application
§ 58-33
Hours and places of solicitations
§ 58-34
Prohibited conduct
§ 58-35
Nontransferable permit
§ 58-36
Revocation of permit or registration
§ 58-37
Residents’ objection to solicitation
§ 58-38
Penalties
Division 2. Commercial Solicitations by Peddlers and Itinerant Merchants
 
§ 58-56
Permit required
§ 58-57
Application for permit
§ 58-58
Exemptions from permit
§ 58-59
Issuance of permits; bonds and insurance coverage required
§ 58-60
Certificate
§ 58-61
Appeal from revocation
Division 3. Charitable Solicitations
 
§ 58-81
Permit required; exceptions
§ 58-82
Exceptions
§ 58-83
Registration
§ 58-84
Appeal from revocation
§ 58-85
Reports to be filed
§ 58-86
Agents and solicitors for permit holders
§ 58-87
Responsibility for acts of solicitors
Division 4. Political Advocacy Solicitations
 
§ 58-106
Permit required; exceptions
§ 58-107
Exceptions
§ 58-108
Registration
§ 58-109
Review and approval by the city administrator
§ 58-110
Duration
§ 58-111
Appeal from revocation
§ 58-112
Reports to be filed
§ 58-113
Agents and solicitors for registrants
§ 58-114
Responsibility for acts of solicitors
Division 5. Mobile Food Peddlers
 
§ 58-131
Definitions
§ 58-132
Health certificate
§ 58-133
Noncomplying operation declared a nuisance; jurisdiction; enforcing remedies
§ 58-134
Application and filing fee
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
§ 58-135
Inspection
§ 58-136
Duration
§ 58-137
Posted in vehicle
§ 58-138
Access to areas and records of purchase
§ 58-139
Notice of violation
§ 58-140
Suspension; reinstatement
§ 58-141
Storing, processing and keeping food and drink
§ 58-142
Construction and equipment of vehicles
§ 58-143
Unwrapped foods
§ 58-144
Drinks; original containers
§ 58-145
Packages labeled
§ 58-146
Sandwiches and salads
§ 58-147
Perishables
§ 58-148
Food examination; power to condemn and destroy
Chapters 59—61: RESERVED
 
CHAPTER 62. PLANNING
 
Article I. In General
 
§ 62-1
Public hearings on zoning changes—joint hearing
§ 62-2
Same—publication of notice
Article II. Zoning and Planning Commission
 
§ 62-31
Definitions
Amnd. by Ord. 330
§ 62-32
Composition
Amnd. by Ord. 330
§ 62-33
Qualifications and terms of office
§ 62-34
Meetings
§ 62-35
Duties
§ 62-36
Finances
Article III. Comprehensive Plan
 
§ 62-61
Adoption
Amnd. by Ord. 362
§ 62-62
Maps
Amnd. by Ord. 362
§ 62-63
Changes and amendments
Amnd. by Ord. 362
§ 62-64
Maps and plats to conform to plan
Amnd. by Ord. 362
§ 62-65
Enforcement
Amnd. by Ord. 362
CHAPTERS 63—65: RESERVED
 
CHAPTER 66 SOLID WASTE
 
Article I. In General (Reserved)
 
Article II. Refuse Collection Franchises
 
§ 66-31
Definitions
§ 66-32
Nonexclusive franchise granted
§ 66-33
Scope of work
§ 66-34
Complaints
§ 66-35
Collection equipment
§ 66-36
Vehicle size limitations
§ 66-37
Hauling
§ 66-38
Indemnity
§ 66-39
Licenses and taxes
§ 66-40
Recycling program
§ 66-41
Customer costs
§ 66-42
Penalty for violation
Article III. Refuse Disposal; Litter Control
 
Division 1. Generally
 
§ 66-71
Definitions
§ 66-72
Pedestrians and motorists
§ 66-73
Manner of collection, transportation
§ 66-74
Loading and unloading operations
§ 66-75
Construction/demolition projects
§ 66-76
Household solid waste containerization and removal
§ 66-77
Commercial solid waste containerization and removal
§ 66-78
Solid waste disposal and storage facilities at new buildings
§ 66-79
Keeping property clean
Division 2. Enforcement
 
§ 66-96
Police officers
§ 66-97
City inspector
§ 66-98
Penalties for violation
CHAPTERS 67—69: RESERVED
 
CHAPTER 70: STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES
 
Article I. In General
 
§ 70-1
Insurance required for use of public facilities
§ 70-2
Emergency action
Article II. Paving; Repairs; Excavations
 
§ 70-31
Purpose
Amnd. by Ord. 352
§ 70-32
Permit required
Amnd. by Ord. 352
§ 70-33
Responsibility for barricades
Amnd. by Ord. 352
§ 70-34
Liability for street cuts
Amnd. by Ord. 352
§ 70-35
Cutting the pavement
Amnd. by Ord. 352
§ 70-36
Backfill operations
Amnd. by Ord. 352
§ 70-37
Pavement repairs and specifications
Amnd. by Ord. 352
§ 70-38
Notification procedures
Amnd. by Ord. 352
§ 70-39
Advanced forecasting and road cut reports
Amnd. by Ord. 352
§ 70-40
Fees
Amnd. by Ord. 352
§ 70-41
Penalties for violations
Amnd. by Ord. 352
Article III. Vacating or Altering Public Ways
 
§ 70-71
Petition
Amnd. by Ord. 352
§ 70-72
Administration fee
Amnd. by Ord. 352
§ 70-73
Notice of petition
Amnd. by Ord. 352
§ 70-74
Filing names of abutting property owners
Amnd. by Ord. 352
§ 70-75
Action by council
Amnd. by Ord. 352
§ 70-76
Compensation
Amnd. by Ord. 352
CHAPTERS 71—73: RESERVED
 
CHAPTER 74: SUBDIVISIONS
 
§ 74-1
Authority for adoption of chapter
Amnd. by Ord. 160
§ 74-2
Purpose of chapter
Amnd. by Ord. 160
§ 74-3
Definitions
Amnd. by Ord. 160
§ 74-4
Special provisions
Amnd. by Ord. 160
§ 74-5
Plat preparation, contents, and submittal
Amnd. by Ord. 362
§ 74-5.1
Preliminary conference and conceptual plan filing procedure
Amnd. by Ord. 160
§ 74-5.2
Preliminary plat filing procedure
Amnd. by Ord. 362
§ 74-6
General rules and regulations
Amnd. by Ord. 362
 
Figure 74-1
Amnd. by Ord. 362
 
Figure 74-2
Amnd. by Ord. 362
 
Figure 74-3
Amnd. by Ord. 362
§ 74-6.1
Residential subdivisions of five acres or greater
Amnd. by Ord. 257
§ 74-7
Private sewage facilities
Amnd. by Ord. 362
§ 74-8
Processing of plat
Amnd. by Ord. 362
§ 74-9
Variances
Amnd. by Ord. 159
§ 74-10
Installation costs and bonds
Amnd. by Ord. 307
§ 74-11
Submission of plan of entire subdivision where subdivision is unit of larger tract
Amnd. by Ord. 362
§ 74-12
Release of easement
Amnd. by Ord. 198
§ 74-13
Conflict with other ordinances
Amnd. by Ord. 290
§ 74-14
Remedies for violations
Amnd. by Ord. 290
Appendix A.
Required statements and certifications for all plats
Amnd. by Ord. 362
Appendix B.
Letter of notification
Amnd. by Ord. 362
Appendix C.
Letter of credit
Amnd. by Ord. 362
Chapters 75—77: RESERVED
 
CHAPTER 78: TAXATION
 
Article I. In General (Reserved)
 
Article II. Property Taxes
 
Division 1. Generally
 
§ 78-31
Residence homestead exemption—authorized
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 78-32
Same—application
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 78-33
Delinquency penalty—amount
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 78-34
Same—notice
Amnd. by Ord. 361
Division 2. Assessments; Collections
 
§ 78-51
Designation of officials
Amnd. by Ord. 361
§ 78-52
Performance of duties
Amnd. by Ord. 361
Article III. Sales and Use Tax
 
§ 78-81
Exemption
Amnd. by Ord. 361
CHAPTERS 79—81: RESERVED
 
CHAPTER 82 TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES
 
Article I. In General
 
§ 82-1
Definitions
§ 82-2
Stop and arrest or issue citation
Article II. Traffic Control Devices
 
§ 82-31
Conformity
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
§ 82-32
Compliance
Amnd. by Ord. 413
§ 82-33
Emergency vehicles
§ 82-34
Display of unauthorized signs, signals, or markings
Amnd. by Ord. 413
§ 82-35
Interference
Amnd. by Ord. 413
§ 82-36
Installation
Amnd. by Ord. 413
§ 82-37
Enforcement
Amnd. by Ord. 413
§ 82-38
Fines
Amnd. by Ord. 413
Article III. Speed
 
§ 82-61
Reasonable, prudent rule
Amnd. by Ord. 283
§ 82-62
General limit
Amnd. by Ord. 283
§ 82-63
Bee Cave Road
Amnd. by Ord. 125
§ 82-64
Fifteen miles per hour limit
Amnd. by Ord. 283
§ 82-65
Twenty miles per hour limit
Amnd. by Ord. 283
§ 82-66
Twenty-five miles per hour limit
Amnd. by Ord. 283
§ 82-67
Thirty miles per hour limit
Amnd. by Ord. 277
§ 82-68
When limits effective
Amnd. by Ord. 283
§ 82-69
Enforcement, penalties
Amnd. by Ord. 283
Article IV. Limitations on Movement of Motor Vehicles
 
Division 1. Generally
 
§ 82-96
Purpose
§ 82-97
Emerging from and entering driveways
§ 82-98
Driving vehicles upon or across bicycle lanes
§ 82-99
Limitations on turning around
§ 82-100
Limitations on backing
§ 82-101
Reckless driving
§ 82-102
Crossing property
§ 82-103
Penalties
Division 2. Passing School Bus
 
§ 82-121
Duties generally
Article V. Truck Routes
 
Division 1. Generally
 
§ 82-141
Truck traffic restricted
§ 82-142
Route designated
§ 82-143
Exemptions
§ 82-144
Penalty for violations
Division 2. Liquefied Petroleum or Natural Gas Products
 
§ 82-161
Routes designated
§ 82-162
Parking restricted
§ 82-163
Maintenance
§ 82-164
Exceptions
§ 82-165
Penalty for violation
Division 3. Hazardous Materials
 
§ 82-181
Definitions
§ 82-182
Prohibited activities
§ 82-183
Routes designated
§ 82-184
Shipping papers
§ 82-185
Penalty for violations
Article VI. Stopping, Standing and Parking
 
Division 1. Generally
 
§ 82-201
Purpose
§ 82-202
Presumption
§ 82-203
Penalties for violation
Division 2. Administration
 
§ 82-221
Officers authorized to remove illegally stopped vehicles
§ 82-222
Citation on illegally parked vehicle
§ 82-223
Presumption in reference to illegal parking
Division 3. Regulations
 
§ 82-241
Unattended motor vehicle
§ 82-242
Outside of business or residence districts
§ 82-243
Prohibited in certain places
§ 82-244
Guest parking on public streets
§ 82-245
Manner of parking
§ 82-246
Trailers, motor homes and recreational vehicles
§ 82-247
Construction vehicles
§ 82-248
Parking on certain streets prohibited
Amnd. by Ord. 256
§ 82-249
Parking for certain purposes prohibited
§ 82-250
Parking adjacent to school
§ 82-251
Parking prohibited on narrow street
§ 82-252
Near hazardous or congested places
§ 82-253
Disabled parking zones
Article VII. Abandoned and Junked Motor Vehicles and Other Property
 
Division 1. Generally
 
§ 82-272
Definitions
§ 82-273
Abandoned motor vehicle
§ 82-274
Authority to impound abandoned motor vehicle
§ 82-275
Taking abandoned motor vehicle into custody: notice
§ 82-276
Failure to reclaim
§ 82-277
Auction or use of abandoned items; waiver of rights
§ 82-278
Auction proceeds
§ 82-279
Garagekeeper’s duty: abandoned motor vehicles
§ 82-280
Garagekeeper’s fees and charges
§ 82-281
Application for authorization to dispose of certain motor vehicles
§ 82-282
Effect of article on other statutes or ordinances
§ 82-283
Abandoned and junked motor vehicles on public property
§ 82-284
Exceptions
§ 82-285
Penalties for violation
Division 2. Junked Vehicles
 
§ 82-301
Declaration of public nuisance
§ 82-302
Offense
§ 82-303
Notice to abate
§ 82-304
Hearings
§ 82-305
Disposal of vehicles
§ 82-306
Enforcement
§ 82-307
Administration of division
CHAPTERS 83—85: RESERVED
 
CHAPTER 86: UTILITIES
 
Article I. In General
 
§ 86-1
Jurisdiction over electric utilities
Article II. Water
 
Division 1. Generally (Reserved)
 
Division 2. Storage Tanks
 
§ 86-46
Definitions
§ 86-47
Purpose
§ 86-48
General provisions
§ 86-49
Design and construction of potable water storage tanks
§ 86-50
Design and construction of hydropneumatic tanks
§ 86-51
Penalties for violation
Division 3. Private Water Companies
 
§ 86-71
Definitions
§ 86-72
Exclusive original jurisdiction
§ 86-73
General sanitation standards
§ 86-74
General reports
§ 86-75
Financial reports
§ 86-76
Rates
§ 86-77
Inspection
§ 86-78
Service
§ 86-79
Deposits
§ 86-80
Termination and restoration of service; late charge
§ 86-81
Establishment of new service; connection charge
§ 86-82
Billings
§ 86-83
Maintenance person availability
§ 86-84
Drinking water connections and meters
§ 86-85
Mains, pipe, equipment; location and maintenance
§ 86-86
Remedies
§ 86-87
Construction; no franchise; no liability of city
§ 86-88
Penalties
Article III. Sewage
 
Division 1. Generally (Reserved)
 
Division 2. On-Site Sewage Facilities
 
§ 86-121
Chapter 366
Amnd. by Ord. 170
§ 86-122
Area of jurisdiction
Amnd. by Ord. 170
§ 86-123
OSSF Rules
Amnd. by Ord. 170
§ 86-124
OSSF Rules adopted
Amnd. by Ord. 170
§ 86-125
Incorporation by reference
Amnd. by Ord. 170
§ 86-126
Amendments
Amnd. by Ord. 170
§ 86-127
Application and permitting procedures
Amnd. by Ord. 170
§ 86-128
Duties and powers
Amnd. by Ord. 170
§ 86-129
Appendices
Amnd. by Ord. 170
§ 86-130
Fees
Amnd. by Ord. 170
§ 86-131
Appeals
Amnd. by Ord. 170
§ 86-132
Penalties
Amnd. by Ord. 170
Division 3. Central Sewage Facilities
 
§ 86-151
Definitions
§ 86-152
Jurisdiction
§ 86-153
Service area
Amnd. by Ord. 304
§ 86-154
Non-discrimination policy
§ 86-155
Applicability of rules
§ 86-156
Damage liability
§ 86-157
Connection without approval of city prohibited
§ 86-158
Responsibility for service lines
§ 86-159
Required plumbing practices
§ 86-160
Service interruptions
§ 86-161
Quality of service—no liability for damages
§ 86-162
Number of taps
§ 86-163
Quality of wastewater
§ 86-164
Requirement for pretreatment
§ 86-165
Rights and obligations regarding necessity and use of effluent pumps
§ 86-166
Right of access
§ 86-167
Wastewater service for non-standard connections
Dltd. by Ord. 304
§ 86-168
Additional wastewater service rules
§ 86-169
Discharges causing non-compliance of wastewater discharge permit
§ 86-170
Severability
§ 86-171
Deposit
§ 86-172
Monthly charges
§ 86-173
Multiple connection service—master metered use
Dltd. by Ord. 149
§ 86-174
Disconnection or denial of service
§ 86-175
Other miscellaneous fees and charges
§ 86-176
New connection fees and conditions
§ 86-177
Extension of wastewater service to developer or developer property
Division 4. Wastewater Commission
 
§ 86-181
Definitions
Amnd. by Ord. 2020-015
§ 86-182
Commission created
Amnd. by Ord. 126
§ 86-183
Responsibilities
Amnd. by Ord. 2020-015
Article IV. Wastewater Collection and Transportation Facilities
 
§ 86-200
Purpose and policy
§ 86-201
Reserved
 
§ 86-202
Administration
§ 86-203
Reserved
 
§ 86-204
General prohibition against discharge
§ 86-205
Specifically prohibited pollutants
§ 86-206
Limit on discharge of fat, oil or grease
§ 86-207
Discharge of contaminated drainage or ground water
§ 86-208
Dilution prohibited
§ 86-209
Improper processing or storage of prohibited waste
§ 86-210
Bypass
§ 86-211
National pretreatment standards
§ 86-212
Exceptions to categorical pretreatment standards
§ 86-213
State pretreatment standards
§ 86-214
Local limits
§ 86-215
Total toxic organics
§ 86-216
Compliance determination; assignment of limits
§ 86-217
Pretreatment required
§ 86-218
Pretreatment facilities required
§ 86-219
Discharge permit required
§ 86-220
Pretreatment plans
§ 86-221
Inspection and approval
§ 86-222
Wastewater flow control
§ 86-223
Flammable substances
§ 86-224
Slug control plan
§ 86-225
Toxic organic management plan
§ 86-226
Best management practices
§ 86-227
Mass limitations on pollutants
§ 86-228
Off-site waste disposal
§ 86-229
New source
§ 86-230
Commercial or institutional food preparation
§ 86-231
Vehicle or equipment wash facility
§ 86-232
Vehicle or equipment minor maintenance facility
§ 86-233
Vehicle or equipment major maintenance or fluid change facility
§ 86-234
Steam cleaning or chemical cleaning facility
§ 86-236
Application requirements
§ 86-237
Transfer of existing permit
§ 86-238
Designation of authorized representative
§ 86-239
Permit renewal
§ 86-240
Permit renewal fee
§ 86-241
Permit for multiple user facility
§ 86-242
Exceptions to permit requirement
§ 86-243
Limitations on issuance of wastewater discharge permit
§ 86-244
Permit denial
§ 86-245
Additional conditions
§ 86-246
Permit modification
§ 86-247
Significant industrial users
§ 86-248
Other users
§ 86-249
Surcharge for extra strength wastewater
§ 86-250
Removal credit
§ 86-251
Multiple user facility
§ 86-252
Authority to require specific equipment
§ 86-253
Flow equalization tanks
§ 86-254
General monitoring authority
§ 86-255
Flow measurement
§ 86-256
Sampling guidelines
§ 86-257
Self-monitoring and reporting requirements
§ 86-258
Authorized signature required
§ 86-259
Baseline monitoring report from existing categorical user
§ 86-260
Baseline monitoring report from new source significant industrial user
§ 86-261
Information required from a person subject to categorical pretreatment standards
§ 86-262
Compliance schedule requirements
§ 86-263
Categorical pretreatment standard compliance
§ 86-264
Periodic reports
§ 86-265
Changed condition
§ 86-266
Accidental or unauthorized discharge
§ 86-267
Employee notification
§ 86-268
Required report
§ 86-269
Self-report of violation
§ 86-270
Hazardous waste discharge notification
§ 86-271
Records retention
§ 86-272
Confidentiality
§ 86-273
Sampling and analysis requirements
§ 86-274
Required sample collection techniques
§ 86-275
Repeat sampling required
§ 86-276
Sampling requirements
§ 86-277
Sample to determine noncompliance
§ 86-278
Right of entry
§ 86-279
Search warrant
§ 86-280
Criminal penalty
§ 86-281
Civil penalty
§ 86-282
Emergency suspension
§ 86-283
Permit revocation
§ 86-284
Termination order
§ 86-285
Termination of water or wastewater service
§ 86-286
Recovery of economic benefit
§ 86-287
Cumulative remedies
§ 86-288
Liability
§ 86-289
Notice of violation
§ 86-290
Voluntary compliance
§ 86-291
Show cause hearing
§ 86-292
Compliance order
§ 86-293
Cease and desist order
§ 86-294
Permit cancellation
§ 86-295
Appeal procedure
§ 86-296
Informal hearing on appeal
§ 86-297
Affirmative defense to prohibited discharge of a pollutant
§ 86-298
Affirmative defense for violation of bypass prohibition
§ 86-299
Act of God
§ 86-300
Publication of noncompliant users list
Chapters 87—89: RESERVED
 
CHAPTER 90: VEGETATION
 
Article I. In General (Reserved)
 
Article II. Trees
 
Division 1. Generally (Reserved)
 
Division 2. Oak Wilt Diseased Trees
 
§ 90-46
Definitions
§ 90-47
Purpose
§ 90-48
Abatement of nuisance by owner of property
§ 90-49
Enforcement
§ 90-50
Inspections
§ 90-51
Notice to owner
§ 90-52
Payment of cost
Dltd. by Ord. 261
§ 90-53
Tree trimming personnel
§ 90-54
Time to trim and sealing of cuts
Amnd. by Ord. 261
§ 90-55
Disinfection of equipment
§ 90-56
Penalties for violation
CHAPTERS 91—93: RESERVED
 
CHAPTER 94: ZONING
 
Article I. In General
 
§ 94-1
Short title
Amnd. by Ord. 362
§ 94-2
Purpose of chapter
Amnd. by Ord. 362
Article II. Zoning Districts
 
Division 1. Generally
 
§ 94-31
Classification of districts
Amnd. by Ord. 362
§ 94-32
Continuation of prior zoning classification; amendments to designation of districts
Amnd. by Ord. 362
§ 94-33
Official zoning map
Amnd. by Ord. 362
§ 94-34
Interpretation of district boundaries
Amnd. by Ord. 362
§ 94-35
Newly annexed areas
Amnd. by Ord. 362
Division 2. Use Regulations
 
§ 94-56
Compliance with chapter required
Amnd. by Ord. 362
§ 94-57
R-1 One-Family Residential District
Amnd. by Ord. 334
§ 94-58
R-2 Two-Family Residential District
Amnd. by Ord. 246
§ 94-59
R-3 Transitional Residential District
Amnd. by Ord. 131
§ 94-60
O Professional and Business Office District
Amnd. by Ord. 362
§ 94-61
B-1 Business 1 District
Amnd. by Ord. 362
§ 94-62
B-2 Business 2 District
Amnd. by Ord. 210
§ 94-63
B-3 Business 3 District
Amnd. by Ord. 362
§ 94-64
GUI Governmental, Utility and Institutional District
Amnd. by Ord. 362
§ 94-65
Mixed Use 1 District
Amnd. by Ord. 362
§ 94-66
Conditional Overlay District
Amnd. by Ord. 362
Division 3. General Regulations
 
§ 94-86
Prohibited uses
Amnd. by Ord. 362
§ 94-87
Accessory uses
Amnd. by Ord. 240
Article III. Supplementary Regulations
 
Division 1. Generally (Reserved)
 
Division 2. Special Uses
 
§ 94-126
Criteria for establishment of special use categories; uses allowed in specific districts
Amnd. by Ord. 334
§ 94-127
Special use permit
Amnd. by Ord. 239
§ 94-128
General criteria applicable to all special uses
Amnd. by Ord. 334
§ 94-129
Criteria applicable to individual special uses
Amnd. by Ord. 362
§ 94-130
General conditions for all special uses
Amnd. by Ord. 239
Division 3. Nonconforming Uses and Structures
 
§ 94-151
Nonconforming uses of land and structures
Amnd. by Ord. 362
Article IV. Administration and Enforcement
 
Division 1. Board of Adjustment
 
§ 94-171
Creation of board of adjustment
Amnd. by Ord. 362
§ 94-172
Terms
Amnd. by Ord. 362
§ 94-173
Organization
Amnd. by Ord. 362
§ 94-174
Meetings
Amnd. by Ord. 362
§ 94-175
Rules and regulations
Amnd. by Ord. 158(a)
§ 94-176
Appeals to the board of adjustment
Amnd. by Ord. 158(a)
§ 94-177
Conditions required for variance
Dltd. by Ord. 158(a)
§ 94-178
Interpretive criteria for the granting of variances
Amnd. by Ord. 362
§ 94-179
Procedure for appeals to the board
Amnd. by Ord. 158(a)
§ 94-180
Variance may lapse after one year
Amnd. by Ord. 362
§ 94-181
Limitations
Amnd. by Ord. 362
§ 94-182
Appeals from the board of adjustment
Amnd. by Ord. 158(a)
Division 2. Variances
 
§ 94-191
Provisions subject to variance
Amnd. by Ord. 209
§ 94-192
Conditions required for granting variance
Amnd. by Ord. 362
§ 94-193
Interpretative criteria
Amnd. by Ord. 137
§ 94-194
Procedure
Amnd. by Ord. 362
Division 3. Enforcement and Penalties
 
§ 94-211
Stop-work orders
Amnd. by Ord. 334
§ 94-212
Revocation of final site plan approval
Amnd. by Ord. 334
§ 94-213
Injunction and other remedies
Amnd. by Ord. 334
§ 94-214
Penalties
Amnd. by Ord. 334
Division 4. Amendments
 
§ 94-231
Generally Amnd. by Ord. 362
 
§ 94-232
Procedure for changing zoning classification of particular parcels of land
Amnd. by Ord. 362
§ 94-233
Procedure for amending general zoning provisions
Amnd. by Ord. 157
§ 94-234
Report and recommendation from zoning and planning commission
Amnd. by Ord. 329
§ 94-235
Review and action by city council
Amnd. by Ord. 329
§ 94-236
Suspension of issuance of permits pending amendments
Amnd. by Ord. 362
§ 94-237
Undeveloped parcels zoned before July 24, 1996
Amnd. by Ord. 362
Division 5. General Administration
 
§ 94-256
Joint/combined hearings
Amnd. by Ord. 280
§ 94-257
Posting of signs on property being considered for special use permit, variance, zoning change or subdivision approval
Amnd. by Ord. 280
§ 94-258
Reapplication after denial of special use permit or change of zoning classification
Amnd. by Ord. 362
§ 94-259
Fees
Amnd. by Ord. 362
§ 94-260
Provisions of chapter are minimum requirements; conflicting provisions; private restrictions
Amnd. by Ord. 362