This table shows the location or gives the disposition of the chapters, sections and subsections of the 1995 Jonestown Code of Ordinances within this revised code. The abbreviation “NIC” means the provision is not included in this code, though not necessarily repealed.
1995 CODE OF ORDINANCES
2009 CODE OF ORDINANCES
TITLE I: GENERAL PROVISIONS
 
CHAPTER 1: THE CODE
 
Subchapter A. General Provisions
 
§ 1.001
Title of code
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 1.002
Application to future ordinances
§ 1.01.011
§ 1.003
Certain ordinances not affected by code
NIC
§ 1.004
Savings provisions
§ 1.01.012
§ 1.005
Amendments or additions to code
§ 1.01.007
§ 1.006
Supplementation of the code
§ 1.01.006
§ 1.007
Altering or tampering with code
§ 1.01.013
Subchapter B. Construction and Definitions
 
§ 1.020
Construction using state law
§ 1.01.004
§ 1.021
Rules of construction and definitions
§ 1.01.004
Subchapter C. Severability
 
§ 1.030
Severability
§ 1.01.005(a)
§ 1.031
Severability of ordinances
§ 1.01.005(b)
Subchapter D. Incorporation of State Law
 
§ 1.040
Incorporation of Local Government Code
§ 1.02.001
CHAPTER 2: GENERAL OFFENSES
 
Subchapter A. General Provisions
 
§ 2.001
Misdemeanors under state law adopted
§ 8.01.001
§ 2.002
Maximum fines or penalties
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 2.003
Offenses; cumulative remedies
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
Subchapter B. Public Property - Damage and Trespass
 
§ 2.010
Damaging public property prohibited
§ 8.01.002
§ 2.011
Entering into and ascending city waterworks facilities
§ 8.01.003
§ 2.012
Destroying or defacing street signs
§ 8.01.004
Subchapter C. Theft From City
 
§ 2.020
Theft of city services and property
§ 8.01.005
Subchapter D. Weapons
 
§ 2.030
Discharging firearms prohibited
§ 8.04.001
Subchapter E. Miscellaneous Provisions
 
§ 2.040
Open wells
§ 8.01.006
Subchapter F. Minor Curfew
 
§ 2.050
Short title
Amnd. by Ord. 2013-O-449
§ 2.051
Definitions
Amnd. by Ord. 2013-O-449
§ 2.052
Curfew related offenses
Amnd. by Ord. 2013-O-449
§ 2.053
Defenses and exceptions
Amnd. by Ord. 2013-O-449
§ 2.054
Enforcement authority and procedures
Amnd. by Ord. 2013-O-449
§ 2.055
Penalties
Amnd. by Ord. 2013-O-449
§ 2.056
Review and recommendation by chief of police
Amnd. by Ord. 2013-O-449
TITLE II: MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT
 
CHAPTER 20: FORM OF MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT
 
§ 20.001
Type A general-law municipality
§ 1.01.002
CHAPTER 21: CITY DEPARTMENTS, OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES
 
Subchapter A. City Departments and Officers, Generally
 
§ 21.001
City council to provide for departments and officers of city
§ 9.02.001
§ 21.002
Officers and employees to serve at pleasure of city council
§ 9.02.002
§ 21.003
Removal of officers
§ 9.02.003
Subchapter B. Administration Department
 
Article I. Department Created
 
§ 21.010
Department created
§ 9.02.031
Article II. City Administrator
 
§ 21.020
Office created
§ 9.02.071
§ 21.021
Appointment
§ 9.02.072
§ 21.022
Compensation
§ 9.02.073
§ 21.023
Authority, duties and responsibilities
§ 9.02.074
§ 21.024
Bond
§ 9.02.075
§ 21.025
Implied authority and conflict of duties
§ 9.02.076
Article III. City Secretary
 
§ 21.030
Office created; appointment and termination
§ 9.02.111
§ 21.031
Bond required
§ 9.02.112
§ 21.032
Duties
§ 9.02.113
§ 21.033
City secretary to serve as treasurer
§ 9.02.114
§ 21.034
City secretary to serve as records management officer
§ 9.02.115
§ 21.035
City secretary to serve as officer of public information
§ 9.02.116
Article IV. Staff Accountant
 
§ 21.040
Office created; appointment and termination
§ 9.02.151
§ 21.041
Qualifications and duties
§ 9.02.152
Article V. City Attorney
 
§ 21.050
Office created; appointment and termination
§ 9.02.181
§ 21.051
Authority to contract with person or firm
§ 9.02.182
Article VI. Building Official
 
§ 21.060
Building official; office created
§ 9.02.211
§ 21.061
Appointment and duties
§ 9.02.212
Article VII. Code Enforcement Officer
 
§ 21.070
Office created
§ 9.02.241
§ 21.071
Appointment/qualifications
§ 9.02.242
§ 21.072
Duties/compensation
§ 9.02.243
Article VIII. Floodplain Administrator
 
§ 21.080
Office created
§ 9.02.271
§ 21.081
Appointment
§ 9.02.272
§ 21.082
Duties/compensation
§ 9.02.273
Article IX. City Engineer
 
§ 21.090
Office created; appointment and termination
§ 9.02.301
§ 21.091
Authority to contract with person or firm
§ 9.02.302
Subchapter C. Police Department
 
Article I. City Marshal and Police Department
 
§ 21.200
City marshal office abolished
§ 9.03.001
§ 21.201
Police department created
§ 9.03.002
Article II. Chief of Police
 
§ 21.210
Office created; appointment and termination
§ 9.03.003(a)
§ 21.211
Qualifications and duties
§ 9.03.003(b)
Article III. Police Officer
 
§ 21.220
Position created; appointment and termination
§ 9.03.004(a)
§ 21.221
Qualifications and duties
§ 9.03.004(b)
Article IV. Police Dispatcher/Administrative Assistant
 
§ 21.230
Positions created; appointment and termination
§ 9.03.005(a)
§ 21.231
Qualifications and duties
§ 9.03.005(b)
Article V. Police Reserve Force
 
§ 21.240
Police reserve force established
§ 9.03.041
§ 21.241
Members to serve at discretion of police chief and city council
§ 9.03.042
§ 21.242
Authority to carry weapon; act as police officer
§ 9.03.043
§ 21.243
Qualifications and minimum standards for reserve officers
§ 9.03.044
Article IV. Animal Control Officer
 
§ 21.250
Appointment; term; qualifications; compensation
§ 9.02.331
§ 21.251
Duties
§ 9.02.332
Subchapter D. Municipal Court
 
Article I. Judges
 
§ 21.280
Judge and associate judges
§ 7.02.001
§ 21.281
Term; vacancies; and the like
§ 7.02.002
§ 21.282
Qualifications
§ 7.02.003
§ 21.283
Jurisdiction
§ 7.02.004
§ 21.284
Compensation
§ 7.02.005
§ 21.285
Removal of office
§ 7.02.006
§ 21.286
Duties of presiding judge
§ 7.02.007
Article II. Court Administrator/Court Clerk
 
§ 21.290
Office of court administrator/court clerk created; appointment
§ 7.03.001
§ 21.291
Duties of court clerk
§ 7.03.002
Subchapter E. Department of Public Works
 
Article I. Department Created
 
§ 21.300
Department created
§ 9.02.032
Article II. Director of Public Works
 
§ 21.310
Office created; appointment
§ 9.02.361
§ 21.311
Duties
§ 9.02.362
Article III. Wastewater Utility Department
 
§ 21.320
Creation
§ 9.02.033(a)
§ 21.321
Purpose
§ 9.02.033(b)
§ 21.322
Director, personnel and facilities
§ 9.02.391
§ 21.323
Duties of the director
§ 9.02.392
Subchapter F. Parks Department
 
§ 21.350
Department created
§ 9.02.034
Subchapter G. Emergency Management Director
 
§ 21.360
Appointment of emergency management director; organization
§ 9.02.421
CHAPTER 22: CITY COUNCIL AUTHORITY AND MEETING; ORDINANCES; MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
 
Subchapter A. Ordinances and Regulations
 
§ 22.001
Regulatory authority
§ 1.04.041
§ 22.002
Style of ordinances and resolutions
§ 1.04.042
§ 22.003
Introduction and action on ordinances
§ 1.04.043
§ 22.004
Recording ordinances and resolutions
§ 1.04.044
§ 22.005
Publication of ordinances
§ 1.04.045
§ 22.006
Veto power of mayor
§ 1.04.046
§ 22.007
Approval of legal documents
§ 1.04.009
Subchapter B. Conduct of Meetings
 
§ 22.020
City council meetings
 
 
(a)—(c)
Amnd. by Ord. 2014-O-459
 
(d)
§ 1.02.009
§ 22.021
Agenda for council meetings
§ 1.04.082
§ 22.022
Official address
§ 1.04.083
§ 22.023
Addressing the city council
§ 1.04.084
§ 22.024
Conduct of council meetings
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
Subchapter C. Mayor and Council Members
 
§ 22.030
Definitions
§ 1.04.001
§ 22.031
Terms of office
§ 1.04.003
Subchapter D. Mayor, Council Members, and City Administrator
 
§ 22.040
Mayor’s duties when city administrator position is vacant
§ 1.04.004
§ 22.041
Mayor’s statutory authority
§ 1.04.005
§ 22.042
The mayor shall consult with council
§ 1.04.006
§ 22.043
The city attorney duties and authority
§ 1.04.007
§ 22.044
The city council duties and authority
Amnd. by Ord. 2014-O-459
§ 22.045
Amendment of conflicting ordinances
§ 1.04.002
CHAPTER 23: CITY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
 
Subchapter A. Creation of Departments, Boards, Commissions, and Committees
 
§ 23.001
Creation of boards, commissions, and committees
Amnd. by Ord. 2012-O-430
§ 23.002
Removal upon excessive unexcused absences from meetings or moving outside city limits
Amnd. by Ord. 2012-O-430
§ 23.003
Continuing service until replacement
Amnd. by Ord. 2012-O-430
Subchapter B. Parks and Recreation Board
 
§ 23.020
Creation and purpose
Amnd. by Ord. 2012-O-430
§ 23.021
Membership and appointment
Amnd. by Ord. 2010-O-396
§ 23.022
Terms of office
Amnd. by Ord. 2010-O-396
§ 23.023
Organization; election of officers, appointment of chairperson and vice-chairperson
Amnd. by Ord. 2012-O-430
§ 23.024
Duties and responsibilities
Amnd. by Ord. 2012-O-430
§ 23.025
Gifts and donations
Amnd. by Ord. 2012-O-430
§ 23.026
Cooperation with other agencies
Amnd. by Ord. 2012-O-430
§ 23.027
Motions at meeting
Amnd. by Ord. 2012-O-430
§ 23.028
Disqualification from voting
Amnd. by Ord. 2012-O-430
§ 23.029
Rules of procedure
Amnd. by Ord. 2012-O-430
Subchapter C. Planning and Zoning Commission
 
§ 23.030
Creation and purpose
Amnd. by Ord. 2012-O-430
§ 23.031
Membership and appointment
Amnd. by Ord. 2012-O-430
§ 23.032
Terms of office; filling of vacancies
Amnd. by Ord. 2012-O-430
§ 23.033
Appointment of chairperson and vice-chairperson
Amnd. by Ord. 2012-O-430
§ 23.034
Organization; election of officers; record of proceedings
Amnd. by Ord. 2012-O-430
§ 23.035
Duties and powers
Amnd. by Ord. 2012-O-430
§ 23.036
Meetings and quorum
Amnd. by Ord. 2012-O-430
§ 23.037
Disqualification from voting
Amnd. by Ord. 2012-O-430
§ 23.038
Rules of procedure
Amnd. by Ord. 2012-O-430
Subchapter D. Public Library Advisory Board and Department
 
§ 23.040
Definitions
§ 1.11.001
§ 23.041
Creation of board
Amnd. by Ord. 2012-O-430
§ 23.042
Powers and duties of board
Amnd. by Ord. 2012-O-430
§ 23.043
Membership and officers of board
Amnd. by Ord. 2012-O-430
§ 23.044
Board meetings
Amnd. by Ord. 2012-O-430
§ 23.045
Creation of library department
§ 1.11.002
§ 23.046
Department policies
§ 1.11.003
Subchapter E. Board of Adjustment
 
§ 23.050
Creation of a board of adjustment
Amnd. by Ord. 2012-O-430
§ 23.051
Membership, appointment and terms of office
Amnd. by Ord. 2012-O-430
§ 23.052
Meetings and quorum
Amnd. by Ord. 2012-O-430
§ 23.053
Rules and regulations
Amnd. by Ord. 2012-O-430
§ 23.054
Appeals
Amnd. by Ord. 2012-O-430
§ 23.055
Powers and duties of board
Amnd. by Ord. 2012-O-430
Subchapter F. Joint Airport Zoning Board
 
§ 23.060
Creation of a joint airport zoning board
Amnd. by Ord. 2012-O-430
§ 23.061
Membership and officers of board
Amnd. by Ord. 2012-O-430
Subchapters G, H, I And J. Reserved
NIC
Subchapter K. Old Burnet Road Task Force
 
§ 23.100
Creation of Old Burnet Road task force; duties and responsibilities
Amnd. by Ord. 2012-O-430
§ 23.101
Membership and appointment; terms of office and vacancy
Amnd. by Ord. 2012-O-430
§ 23.102
Task force meetings
Amnd. by Ord. 2012-O-430
Subchapter L. Facilities Committee
 
§ 23.200
Creation of the facilities committee; duties and responsibilities
Amnd. by Ord. 2012-O-430
§ 23.201
Membership and appointment; terms of office and vacancy
Amnd. by Ord. 2012-O-430
§ 23.202
Facilities committee meetings
Amnd. by Ord. 2012-O-430
CHAPTER 24: MUNICIPAL COURT
 
§ 24.001
Practices and procedures
§ 7.01.001
§ 24.002
Definitions
§ 7.01.002
§ 24.003
Fees
 
 
Introduction
§ 7.04.001
 
(A) State court costs
§ 7.04.004
 
(B) Warrant of arrest fee
§ 7.04.005
 
(C) Failure to appear fee
§ 7.04.006
 
(D) Establishment of time payment fee
§ 7.04.007
 
(E) Arrest fee
§ 7.04.008
 
(F) Dishonored check fee
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
 
(G) Peace officer’s time fee
§ 7.04.009
 
(H) Jury fee
§ 7.04.010
 
(I) Rules of the road fee
§ 7.04.011
 
(J) Establishment of administrative fees when certain charges are dismissed
§ 7.04.012
 
(K) Establishment of a technology fee
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
 
(L) Establishment of a school crossing fee
Omitted as being duplicate of § 7.04.052(a)
 
(M) Establishment of a failure to attend school fee
Omitted as being duplicate of § 7.04.052(b)
 
(N) Municipal court security fee
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
§ 24.004
Funds
 
 
Introduction
§ 7.04.051
 
(A) Child safety fund
§ 7.04.052
 
(B) Municipal court security fund
§ 7.04.053
 
(C) Technology fund
§ 7.04.054
 
(D) Seat belt fund
§ 7.04.055
§ 24.005
Waiver of fines, fees and costs of court
§ 7.04.002
§ 24.006
Post-judgment collection of fines and court costs
§ 7.04.003
§ 24.007
Copying charges for public records
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
§ 24.008
Jury duty pay
§ 7.01.003
§ 24.009
Court interpreter pay
§ 7.01.004
§ 24.010
Confidential payment and communication records
§ 7.01.005
§ 24.011
Prima facie evidence
§ 1.01.009(g)
CHAPTER 25: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
 
§ 25.001
Emergency management director; powers and duties
Amnd. by Ord. 2012-O-434
§ 25.002
Emergency management plan
Amnd. by Ord. 2012-O-434
§ 25.003
Interjurisdictional program
Amnd. by Ord. 2012-O-434
§ 25.004
Conflict with these rules and regulations
Amnd. by Ord. 2012-O-434
§ 25.005
Liability for damages and injuries
Amnd. by Ord. 2012-O-434
§ 25.006
Commitment of funds
Amnd. by Ord. 2012-O-434
§ 25.007
Offenses; penalties
Amnd. by Ord. 2012-O-434
§ 25.008
Standard of conduct in emergency actions
Amnd. by Ord. 2012-O-434
CHAPTER 26: MUNICIPAL PROCEDURES AND POLICIES
 
Subchapter A. Official Newspaper
 
§ 26.001
Official newspaper designated
Amnd. by Ord. 2011-O-405
Subchapter B. City Map and Boundary Survey
 
§ 26.010
Official city map; mapbook
§ 1.02.004
Subchapter C. Abandoned, Seized, and Surplus Property
 
§ 26.020
Disposition of abandoned, seized, or recovered personal property
§ 1.07.001
§ 26.021
Disposition of surplus property
§ 1.07.002
§ 26.022
Proceeds credited to general fund
§ 1.07.003
§ 26.023
Worthless property
§ 1.07.004
Subchapter D. Equal Opportunity Policy
 
§ 26.040
Nondiscrimination policy
§ 1.02.007
Subchapter E. Copying Charges for Public Records
 
§ 26.050
Fee for copying authorized
§ 1.06.005
Subchapter F. Claims for Damages
 
§ 26.060
City not liable for claim for damages
§ 1.02.041
§ 26.061
Suits
§ 1.02.042
§ 26.062
Service
§ 1.02.043
§ 26.063
Failure to notify
§ 1.02.044
§ 26.064
Waiver
§ 1.02.045
Subchapter G. Emergency Actions by Officers of the City
 
§ 26.070
Emergency actions authorized; city not liable
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
Subchapter H. Municipal Memberships
 
§ 26.080
Membership in Capital Area Planning Council
§ 1.02.005
§ 26.081
Membership in Texas Municipal League
§ 1.02.006
Subchapter I. Bidding Procedures
 
§ 26.090
Bidding procedures and exemptions
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
§ 26.091
Contractor’s bond
§ 1.06.081
§ 26.092
Trench excavation plan
§ 1.06.082
Subchapter J. Annexation
 
§ 26.100
Notification of other agencies required
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
§ 26.101
Adoption of an annexation plan
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
Subchapter K. Returned Check Fees
 
§ 26.110
Returned check fees
§ 1.06.006
Subchapter L. Personnel Policies
 
§ 26.120
Adoption of personnel policies
§ 9.01.001
Subchapter M. Investment Policy
 
§ 26.130
Policy
Amnd. by Ord. 2012-O-436
§ 26.131
Scope
Amnd. by Ord. 2012-O-436
§ 26.132
Definitions
Amnd. by Ord. 2012-O-436
§ 26.133
Authorized investments
Amnd. by Ord. 2012-O-436
§ 26.134
Unauthorized or unsuitable investments
Amnd. by Ord. 2012-O-436
§ 26.135
Standard of care and objectives
Amnd. by Ord. 2012-O-436
§ 26.136
Investment strategy
Amnd. by Ord. 2012-O-436
§ 26.137
Investment committee and coordinator
Amnd. by Ord. 2012-O-436
§ 26.138
Disclosure of conflicts of interest
Amnd. by Ord. 2012-O-436
§ 26.139
Authorized securities dealers and financial institutions
Amnd. by Ord. 2012-O-436
§ 26.140
Collateralization
Amnd. by Ord. 2012-O-436
§ 26.141
Safekeeping and custody
Amnd. by Ord. 2012-O-436
§ 26.142
Diversification
Amnd. by Ord. 2012-O-436
§ 26.143
Audits and management reports
Amnd. by Ord. 2012-O-436
§ 26.144
Performance standards
Amnd. by Ord. 2012-O-436
§ 26.145
Investment policy review
Amnd. by Ord. 2012-O-436
Subchapter N. Procedure for Paying Fees
 
§ 26.150
Payment of all fees before action by the city
Amnd. by Ord. 2012-O-436
§ 26.151
Professional and consulting fees that exceed $1,000
Amnd. by Ord. 2012-O-436
§ 26.152
Bond requirements
Amnd. by Ord. 2012-O-436
Subchapter O. Fair Housing Policy, Regulations and Restrictions in Conformity with Federal Law
 
§ 26.160
Declaration of policy
§ 1.10.031
§ 26.161
Definitions
§ 1.10.032
§ 26.162
Interpretation and effect
§ 1.10.033
§ 26.163
Discrimination in the sale of rental of housing
§ 1.10.034
§ 26.164
Discrimination in housing financing
§ 1.10.035
§ 26.165
Discrimination in providing brokerage service
§ 1.10.036
§ 26.166
Unlawful intimidation
§ 1.10.037
§ 26.167
Exemptions and exclusions
§ 1.10.038
§ 26.168
Violations and enforcement
§ 1.10.039
§ 26.169
Investigation and conciliation
§ 1.10.040
§ 26.170
Penalty
§ 1.10.041
CHAPTER 27: MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS
 
§ 27.001
Governed by state and federal law
§ 1.03.001
§ 27.002
Adoption of voting system
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
§ 27.003
Preservation of election records
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
CHAPTER 28: RECORDS MANAGEMENT
 
Subchapter A. General Provisions
 
§ 28.001
Policy
§ 1.08.001
§ 28.002
Definitions
§ 1.08.002
§ 28.003
Municipal records declared public property
§ 1.08.003
§ 28.004
Duties and responsibilities of department heads
§ 1.08.004
Subchapter B. Records Management Plan
 
§ 28.010
Records management plan to be developed; approval of plan; authority of plan
§ 1.08.005
Subchapter C. Records Control Schedule
 
§ 28.020
Records control schedules to be developed; approval; filing with state
Amnd. by Ord. 2011-O-419
§ 28.021
Implementation of records control schedules; destruction of records under schedule
§ 1.08.007
§ 28.022
Destruction of unscheduled records
§ 1.08.008
CHAPTER 29: FINANCE AND REVENUE; TAXATION
 
Subchapter A. Fiscal Year
 
§ 29.001
Fiscal year designated
§ 1.06.001
Subchapter B. City Depository
 
§ 29.010
Official depository designated
Amnd. by Ord. 2021-O-609
Subchapter C. Annual Budget
 
§ 29.020
Filing adopted budget
§ 1.06.003
Subchapter D. Audit of City Funds
 
§ 29.030
Financial reporting of agencies funded by city
§ 1.06.004
Subchapter E. Ad Valorem (Property) Taxes
 
§ 29.040
Participation in appraisal district
§ 11.02.001
§ 29.041
Optional residence homestead exemption
Amnd. by Ord. 2018-O-523
§ 29.042
Tax abatement
§ 11.05.001
Subchapter F. Local Sales and Use Tax
 
§ 29.050
Local sales tax authorized
§ 11.03.001
§ 29.051
Telecommunications tax authorized
§ 11.03.002
§ 29.052
Regulating public utilities rate increases
§ 13.01.001
Subchapter G. Games of Chance Tax
 
§ 29.060
Gross receipt tax on bingo games
§ 11.01.001
Subchapter H. Reserved
 
Subchapter I. Alcoholic Beverage Licenses and Permits
 
§ 29.090
State law authority
§ 4.02.031
§ 29.091
Definitions
§ 4.02.032
§ 29.092
License and permit fees
§ 4.02.033
§ 29.093
Payment of fees
§ 4.02.034
§ 29.094
Review and recommendation
§ 4.02.035
§ 29.095
Cancellation and suspension of permits
§ 4.02.036
§ 29.096
Violations and penalties
§ 4.02.037
TITLE IV: PUBLIC HEALTH AND FIRE SAFETY
 
CHAPTER 40: HEALTH AND SANITATION
 
Subchapter A. Standing Water Regulations (Mosquito Control)
 
§ 40.001
Accumulations of water prohibited
§ 6.01.001
Subchapter B. Contaminated Water
 
§ 40.010
Collection of water containing bacillus coli declared public nuisance
§ 6.01.002(a)
§ 40.011
Collection of water containing bacillus coli to be eliminated
§ 6.01.002(b)
Subchapter C. Impairing Drainage
 
§ 40.020
Impairing of drainageways prohibited
§ 6.01.003
Subchapter D. Public Toilets
 
§ 40.030
Public toilets to be kept in sanitary condition
§ 6.01.004
Subchapter E. Health and Sanitation Nuisances
 
§ 40.040
Nuisances described
§ 6.02.001
§ 40.041
Offensive odors
§ 6.02.002
§ 40.042
Notice; abatement by city
§ 6.02.003
Subchapter F. Dead Animals
 
§ 40.050
Disposal of dead animals
§ 6.01.005
CHAPTER 41: LITTER AND SOLID WASTE
 
Subchapter A. General Provisions
 
§ 41.1
Definitions
§ 6.03.001
§ 41-2
Right to abate dangerous conditions
§ 6.03.004
§ 41-3
Right to inspect
§ 6.03.005
§ 41-4
Violations and notices
§ 6.03.006
§ 41-5
Costs and appeals
§ 6.03.007
§ 41-6
Cost of abatement constitutes lien
§ 6.03.008
§ 41-7
Enforcement
§ 6.03.009
§ 41-8
Penalties
§ 6.03.002
§ 41-9
Remedies
§ 6.03.003
Subchapter B. Littering
 
§ 41.010
Littering by pedestrians and motorists prohibited
§ 6.03.041
§ 41.011
Vehicles transporting loose materials
§ 6.03.042
§ 41.012
Loading and unloading operations
§ 6.03.043
§ 41.013
Responsibility to keep property clean; abatement
§ 6.03.044
§ 41.014
Dumping refuse; other material
§ 6.03.045
Subchapter C. Repair of Motor Vehicles and Storage of Materials Outdoors
 
§ 41-26
Motor vehicle maintenance, assemblage and the like on public property
§ 6.03.081
§ 41-27
Motor vehicle maintenance, assemblage and the like on private property
§ 6.03.082
§ 41-28
Refrigerators and other containers
§ 6.03.083
§ 41.29
Residential solid waste containerization; removal
§ 6.03.084
§ 41.30
Commercial solid waste containerization; removal
§ 6.03.085
Subchapter D. Nuisances and Offensive Conditions on Private Property
 
§ 41-56
Prohibited conduct
§ 6.03.121
§ 41-57
Nuisance declared and duty to abate
§ 6.03.122
§ 41-58
Noxious odors declared nuisance
§ 6.03.123
§ 41-59
Storage of materials
§ 6.03.124
§ 41-60
Maintenance of processing premises
§ 6.03.125
§ 41-61
Waste transportation and disposal
§ 6.03.126
§ 41-62
Limitation on height of grass and weeds
§ 6.03.127
§ 41-63
Discharge of sewage and hazardous wastes
§ 6.03.128(a)
§ 41-64
Prima facie evidence
§ 6.03.128(b)
CHAPTER 42: FIRE PREVENTION
 
Subchapter A. Fireworks
 
§ 42.001
Definitions
Amnd. by Ord. 2020-O-570
§ 42.002
Fireworks prohibited
Amnd. by Ord. 2020-O-570
§ 42.003
Public nuisance - enforcement
Amnd. by Ord. 2020-O-570
§ 42.004
Exceptions
Amnd. by Ord. 2020-O-570
§ 42.005
Permitting of fireworks displays
Amnd. by Ord. 2020-O-570
§ 42.006
Penalty
Amnd. by Ord. 2020-O-570
Subchapter B. Outdoor Burning
 
§ 42.020
Definitions
Amnd. by Ord. 2020-O-570
§ 42.021
Permissible permittee
Amnd. by Ord. 2020-O-570
§ 42.022
Permitting process
 
 
Nuisance declared
Amnd. by Ord. 2020-O-570
 
Uncontrolled outdoor burning prohibited
Amnd. by Ord. 2020-O-570
 
Exception
Amnd. by Ord. 2020-O-570
 
Application for outdoor burning permit
Amnd. by Ord. 2020-O-570
 
City’s response to application
Amnd. by Ord. 2020-O-570
 
Granting the permit
Amnd. by Ord. 2020-O-570
 
Duration of permit’s validity
Amnd. by Ord. 2020-O-570
 
Extension of permits
Amnd. by Ord. 2020-O-570
 
Responsibility for consequences of outdoor burning
Amnd. by Ord. 2020-O-570
§ 42.023
Allocation of permit fee
Amnd. by Ord. 2020-O-570
§ 42.024
Suspending a permit
Amnd. by Ord. 2020-O-570
Subchapter C. Enforcement
 
§ 42.030
Enforcement
Amnd. by Ord. 2020-O-570
CHAPTER 43: CEMETERIES
 
§ 43.001
Authorized cemeteries
§ 1.13.001
§ 43.002
Burial outside authorized cemeteries
§ 1.13.002
§ 43.003
Disinterment of certain bodies buried on
§ 1.13.003
§ 43.004
New cemeteries; application
§ 1.13.004
CHAPTER 44: FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS
 
§ 44.001
Adoption of Texas Food Establishment Rules
Amnd. by Ord. 2013-O-451
§ 44.002
Definitions
Amnd. by Ord. 2013-O-451
§ 44.003
Permits required
§ 6.04.041
§ 44.004
Application for permit and fees
§ 6.04.042
§ 44.005
Review of plans
§ 6.04.043
§ 44.006
Suspension of permit
§ 6.04.044
§ 44.007
Revocation of permit
§ 6.04.045
§ 44.008
Administration process
§ 6.04.046
§ 44.009
Enforcement
§ 6.04.003
CHAPTER 45: CITY WOOD CHIPPER USE REGULATIONS
Rpld. by Ord. 2004-O-271
CHAPTER 46: GENERAL NUISANCE REGULATIONS
 
Subchapter A. Noise Regulations
 
§ 46.001
Excessive or unreasonable noises prohibited
Amnd. by Ord. 2009-O-385
§ 46.002
Specific noises enumerated
Amnd. by Ord. 2009-O-385
§ 46.003
Exceptions
Amnd. by Ord. 2009-O-385
§ 46.004
Penalty for violations
Amnd. by Ord. 2009-O-385
CHAPTER 47: REGULATIONS FOR POOLS AND SPAS
 
§ 47.001
Adoption of standards for public pools and spas and pool yard enclosures
§ 6.05.001
§ 47.002
Applicability
§ 6.05.002
§ 47.003
Permits required
§ 6.05.041
§ 47.004
Application for permit and fees
§ 6.05.042
§ 47.005
Review of plans; inspections
§ 6.05.004
§ 47.006
Final inspection; certificate of occupancy
§ 6.05.005
§ 47.007
Suspension of permit
§ 6.05.043
§ 47.008
Revocation of permit
§ 6.05.044
§ 47.009
Administration process
§ 6.05.045
§ 47.010
Enforcement
§ 6.05.003
CHAPTER 48: Sex Offender Regulations
 
§ 48.001
Definitions
Amnd. by Ord. 2018-O-532
§ 48.002
Prohibition
Amnd. by Ord. 2018-O-532
§ 48.003
Enforcement procedures
Amnd. by Ord. 2018-O-532
§ 48.004
Penalty
Amnd. by Ord. 2018-O-532
CHAPTER 61: IDENTIFICATION OF CITY VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT
 
§ 61.001
City vehicles to be marked
§ 1.02.008
CHAPTER 62: REAL PROPERTY [RESERVED]
NIC
CHAPTER 63: USE OF CITY PROPERTY
 
Subchapter A. General Provisions
 
§ 63.001
Purpose
§ 8.02.001
§ 63.002
Definitions
§ 8.02.002
Subchapter B. Specific Uses and Prohibitions
 
§ 63.020
Dangerous activities on certain public property
§ 8.02.003
§ 63.021
Prohibition of consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages in certain public areas
§ 8.02.004
§ 63.022
Prohibition of glass containers in certain public areas
§ 8.02.005
§ 63.023
Prohibition of drilling and mining in city parks
§ 8.02.006
CHAPTER 70: RIGHT-OF-WAY EXCAVATION STANDARDS
 
Subchapter A. General Provisions
 
§ 70.001
Purpose
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 70.002
Findings of fact
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
Subchapter B. Definitions
 
§ 70.020
Definitions
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
Subchapter C. Administration
 
§ 70.030
Streets and right-of-way
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
Subchapter D. Permits
 
§ 70.040
Permits
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 70.041
Permits required
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 70.042
Permit fees
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 70.043
Duration
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 70.044
Applications
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 70.045
Review of application
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 70.046
Factors to be considered
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 70.047
Appeals
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 70.048
Conditions of permit
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 70.049
Revocation of permit
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 70.050
Appeals from permit revocation or other action
Amnd. by Ord. 2008-O-361
§ 70.051
Franchise holders
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 70.052
Exception to certain fees
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
Subchapter E. Bond and Liability
 
§ 70.060
Bond and liability
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 70.061
Bond required
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 70.062
Maintenance provisions in bond
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 70.063
Withdrawal of surety on bond
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 70.064
Emergency conditions
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 70.065
Decision binding on contractor and sureties
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 70.066
Liability of the contractor and sureties for defective work
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 70.067
Liability of contractor and sureties for maintenance and repair work
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
Subchapter F. City Facilities and Land
 
§ 70.070
City facilities and lands
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
Subchapter G. Duties and Responsibilities
 
§ 70.080
Duties and responsibilities
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 70.081
Duty to barricade and protect
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 70.082
Supervision of work
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 70.083
Duty to promptly repair
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 70.084
Removal and reconstruction where work defective
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 70.085
Excavation
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 70.086
Relocation of facilities
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 70.087
Traffic interference
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 70.088
Maintenance of facilities
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 70.089
Tree trimming
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 70.090
Violations; notice; failure to abate
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 70.091
Emergencies
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
Subchapter H. Right To Inspect
 
§ 70.100
Right to inspect
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
Subchapter J. Costs
 
§ 70.200
Costs
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
Subchapter I. City Rights Reserved
 
§ 70.300
City rights reserved
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
Subchapter K. Enforcement
 
§ 70.400
Enforcement
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
Subchapter L. Penalty
 
§ 70.500
Penalty
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
Subchapter M. Court Proceedings
 
§ 70.600
Court proceedings
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
Subchapter N. Indemnity
 
§ 70.700
Indemnity
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
Subchapter O. Government Immunity
 
§ 70.800
Governmental immunity
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
Subchapter P. Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances
 
§ 70.900
Repeal of conflicting ordinances
NIC
Exhibit A. Special Provisions for Construction in City Streets and Right-of-Way
 
 
1. Permit
Amnd. by Ord. 2008-O-361
 
2. Existing utilities
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
 
3. Safety
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
 
4. Method of construction
Amnd. by Ord. 2008-O-361
 
5. Concrete slab design
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
 
6. Asphalt
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
 
7. Access
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
 
8. Right-of-way and street restorations
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
 
9. Right-of-way and street damage
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
 
10. Excavation
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
 
11. Erosion
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
 
12. Weekend/holidays
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
 
13. Notice
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
 
14. Liabilities
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
CHAPTER 71: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION REGULATIONS
 
Subchapter A. General Provisions
 
§ 71.001
Short title
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 71.002
Purpose
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 71.003
Application
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 71.004
Codes adopted
 
 
(a)
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
 
(1) International Building Code
Amnd. by Ord. 2010-O-388
 
(2) International Plumbing Code
Amnd. by Ord. 2010-O-388
 
(3) International Mechanical Code
Amnd. by Ord. 2010-O-388
 
(4) International Fuel Gas Code
Amnd. by Ord. 2010-O-388
 
(5) International Fire Code
Amnd. by Ord. 2010-O-388
 
(6) International Swimming Pool Code
Rpld. by Ord. 2010-O-388
 
(7) International Existing Building Code
Amnd. by Ord. 2010-O-388
 
(8) National Electrical Code
Amnd. by Ord. 2010-O-388
 
(A) Required licenses
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
 
(B) Conditions, responsibilities and work allowed
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
 
(C) Wiring methods and requirements
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
 
(9) International Residential Code for One-and Two-Family Dwellings
Amnd. by Ord. 2010-O-388
 
(A)
Rpld. by Ord. 2018-O-540
 
(B)
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
 
(C)
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
 
(10) International Energy Conservation Code
Rld. by Ord. 2018-O-540
 
(11) Utility construction code
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
 
(12) International Property Maintenance Code
Rpld. by Ord. 2018-O-540
 
(b)
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 71.005
Relationship to federal or state environmental laws
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 71.006
Relationship to other laws
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
Subchapter B. Definitions
 
§ 71.010
Definitions
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
Subchapter C. Administration
 
§ 71.020
Building inspector authority, liability and additional duties
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
Subchapter D. Permits
 
§ 71.030
Required permits
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 71.031
Minor improvements and ordinary repairs
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 71.032
General permit conditions
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 71.033
Site clearance, excavation, grading, and land fill permits
Amnd. by Ord. 2021-O-591
§ 71.034
Blasting permits
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 71.035
Building permits
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 71.036
Moving permits
Amnd. by Ord. 2020-O-573
§ 71.037
Street use permits
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
§ 71.038
Utility development permits
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
Subchapter E. Inspections
 
§ 71.040
Generally
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 71.041
Required inspections
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 71.042
Other inspections
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 71.043
Additional limitations and requirements
 
 
(a)
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
 
(b)
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
 
(c)
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 71.044
Certificates of occupancy
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
Subchapter F. Minimum Standards for Residential Buildings
 
§ 71.050
Minimum standards for residential buildings
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 71.051
Gated communities
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
Subchapter G. Minimum Standards for Non-Residential Buildings
 
§ 71.060
Minimum standards for non-residential buildings
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
Subchapter H. Dangerous Building Abatement
 
§ 71.071
Unsafe buildings declared a nuisance
Rpld. by Ord. 2012-O-440
§ 71.072
Inspections and duties of the building inspector
Rpld. by Ord. 2012-O-440
§ 71.073
Notice to repair
Rpld. by Ord. 2012-O-440
§ 71.074
Search efforts
Rpld. by Ord. 2012-O-440
§ 71.075
Duties of the board of adjustment
Rpld. by Ord. 2012-O-440
§ 71.076
Appeal to the city council and public hearing
Rpld. by Ord. 2012-O-440
§ 71.077
Assessment of expenses and penalties
Rpld. by Ord. 2012-O-440
§ 71.078
Violations
Rpld. by Ord. 2012-O-440
§ 71.079
Prima facie evidence
Rpld. by Ord. 2012-O-440
Subchapter I. Permit Revocations, Suspensions, Variances, and Appeals
 
§ 71.080
Permit revocation, withholding and suspension
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 71.081
Applications for permit variances
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 71.082
Appeals from permit revocations, suspensions, and denials
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 71.083
Securing dangerous building
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
Subchapter J. Enforcement
 
§ 71.090
Violation
Amnd. by Ord. 2020-O-573
§ 71.091
Notices of violations
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 71.092
Right to abate dangerous conditions
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 71.093
Abatement
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 71.094
Cost of abatement constitutes lien
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 71.095
Penalty
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 71.096
Enforcement of regulations
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 71.097
Utility service providers
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 71.098
Prima facie evidence
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
Subchapter K. Demolition Permits
 
§ 71.101
Required permit and establishment of application fee
Amnd. by Ord. 2008-O-366
§ 71.102
Application procedures
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 71.103
Stop work orders
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 71.104
Clean up of demolition site
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 71.105
Violations and penalties
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
CHAPTER 72: OTHER BUILDING REGULATIONS
 
Subchapter A. General Provisions
 
§ 72.001
Purpose; application; standard building codes; relationship to other laws
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 72.002
Definitions
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
Subchapter B. Unsafe Buildings And Structures
 
§ 72.010
Public nuisance
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
§ 72.011
Abatement procedures
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
Subchapter C. Substandard Buildings
 
§ 72.020
Substandard residential buildings
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 72.021
Substandard non-residential buildings and structures
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 72.022
Nuisance and abatement
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
Subchapter D. Utility Development Standards
 
§ 72.030
Policy
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 72.031
Advance forecasting
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 72.032
Development of transmission route criteria; public hearings; inventory
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 72.033
Designation of routes; considerations; emergency certification
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
TITLE VII: BUILDINGS
 
CHAPTER 73: MOBILE HOMES AND MANUFACTURED HOMES
 
§ 73.001
Definitions
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 73.002
Mobile homes
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 73.003
Mobile home and manufactured home use
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 73.004
Temporary office
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 73.005
Minimum requirements
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 73.006
Manufactured homes sales
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 73.007
State inspection required
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 73.008
Zoning
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 73.009
Permit required
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 73.010
Adoption of art. 5221(f)
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
CHAPTER 90: FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION
 
Subchapter A. Statutory Authorization, Findings of Fact, Purpose and Methods
 
§ 90.001
Short title
Superseded by Ord. 2008-O-357
§ 90.002
Statutory authorization
Superseded by Ord. 2008-O-357
§ 90.003
Findings of fact
Superseded by Ord. 2008-O-357
§ 90.004
Statement of purpose
Superseded by Ord. 2008-O-357
§ 90.005
Methods of reducing flood losses
Superseded by Ord. 2008-O-357
Subchapter B. Definitions
Superseded by Ord. 2008-O-357
Subchapter C. General Provisions
 
§ 90.010
Lands to which this chapter applies
Superseded by Ord. 2008-O-357
§ 90.011
Basis for establishing areas of special flood hazard
Superseded by Ord. 2008-O-357
§ 90.012
Compliance
Superseded by Ord. 2008-O-357
§ 90.013
Abrogation and greater restrictions
Superseded by Ord. 2008-O-357
§ 90.014
Interpretation
Superseded by Ord. 2008-O-357
§ 90.015
Warning and disclaimer of liability
Superseded by Ord. 2008-O-357
§ 90.016
Declaration of nuisance
Superseded by Ord. 2008-O-357
Subchapter D. Administration
 
§ 90.020
Establishment of development permit
Superseded by Ord. 2008-O-357
§ 90.021
Approval or denial of a development permit
Superseded by Ord. 2008-O-357
§ 90.022
Designation of the floodplain administrator
Superseded by Ord. 2008-O-357
§ 90.023
Duties and responsibilities of the floodplain administrator
Superseded by Ord. 2008-O-357
§ 90.024
Appeals
Superseded by Ord. 2008-O-357
Subchapter E. Provisions for Flood Hazard Reduction
 
§ 90.030
Standards of construction
Superseded by Ord. 2008-O-357
§ 90.031
Standards for utilities
Superseded by Ord. 2008-O-357
§ 90.032
Standards for subdivisions
Superseded by Ord. 2008-O-357
§ 90.033
Standards for manufactured homes
Superseded by Ord. 2008-O-357
§ 90.034
Standards for recreational vehicles
Superseded by Ord. 2008-O-357
§ 90.035
Floodways
Superseded by Ord. 2008-O-357
§ 90.036
Flood-related erosion-prone area
Superseded by Ord. 2008-O-357
Subchapter F. Variance Procedure
 
§ 90.040
Nature of variances
Superseded by Ord. 2008-O-357
§ 90.041
Appeal board
Superseded by Ord. 2008-O-357
§ 90.042
Conditions for variances
Superseded by Ord. 2008-O-357
CHAPTER 91: SIGN REGULATIONS
 
Subchapter A. General Provisions
 
§ 91.001
Authority; short title
Rpld. by Ord. 2021-O-601
§ 91.002
Purpose
Amnd. by Ord. 2011-O-406
§ 91.003
Definitions
Rpld. by Ord. 2021-O-601
§ 91.004
Compliance required
Rpld. by Ord. 2021-O-601
Subchapter B. Administration and Application Procedures
 
§ 91.020
General
Rpld. by Ord. 2021-O-601
§ 91.021
Sign application - information required
Rpld. by Ord. 2021-O-601
§ 91.022
Representations by applicant
Rpld. by Ord. 2021-O-601
§ 91.023
Permit fees
Rpld. by Ord. 2021-O-601
§ 91.024
Application filing and approval
Rpld. by Ord. 2021-O-601
§ 91.025
Appeals procedure
Rpld. by Ord. 2021-O-601
§ 91.026
Transfer permit
Rpld. by Ord. 2021-O-601
Subchapter C. Registration of Existing Signs Within the City’s Extraterritorial Jurisdiction
 
§ 91.030
Registration required
Rpld. by Ord. 2021-O-601
§ 91.031
Registration - information required
Rpld. by Ord. 2021-O-601
§ 91.032
Sworn statement
Rpld. by Ord. 2021-O-601
§ 91.033
Expanded extraterritorial jurisdiction
Rpld. by Ord. 2021-O-601
Subchapter D Design Guidelines
 
§ 91.040
Materials
Rpld. by Ord. 2021-O-601
§ 91.041
Lighting
Rpld. by Ord. 2021-O-601
§ 91.042
Safety requirements
Rpld. by Ord. 2021-O-601
Subchapter E Sign Categories
 
Introduction
 
Rpld. by Ord. 2021-O-601
§ 91.050
Designation of types of signs
Rpld. by Ord. 2021-O-601
§ 91.051
Real estate signs
Rpld. by Ord. 2021-O-601
§ 91.052
Commercial signs
Rpld. by Ord. 2021-O-601
§ 91.053
Residential signs
Rpld. by Ord. 2021-O-601
§ 91.054
Miscellaneous signs
Rpld. by Ord. 2021-O-601
§ 91.055
Temporary signs
Rpld. by Ord. 2021-O-601
§ 91.056
Construction and development signs
Rpld. by Ord. 2021-O-601
Subchapter F. Exempted Signs
Rpld. by Ord. 2021-O-601
Subchapter G Prohibited Signs
Amnd. by Ord. 2013-O-454
Subchapter H. Nonconforming Signs
 
§ 91.080
Defined
Rpld. by Ord. 2021-O-601
§ 91.081
Compensable costs
Rpld. by Ord. 2021-O-601
§ 91.082
Sign control board
Rpld. by Ord. 2021-O-601
§ 91.083
Identification and notice
Rpld. by Ord. 2021-O-601
§ 91.084
Removal of sign - compensation
Rpld. by Ord. 2021-O-601
§ 91.085
Exceptions
Rpld. by Ord. 2021-O-601
Subchapter I. Sign Maintenance, Repair and Removal
 
§ 91.090
Maintenance required
Rpld. by Ord. 2021-O-601
§ 91.091
Notice of violation
Rpld. by Ord. 2021-O-601
§ 91.092
Temporary sign when permanent sign is damaged
Rpld. by Ord. 2021-O-601
Subchapter J. Variances
 
§ 91.100
Limitations
Rpld. by Ord. 2021-O-601
§ 91.101
Application
Rpld. by Ord. 2021-O-601
§ 91.102
Fee
Rpld. by Ord. 2021-O-601
§ 91.103
Hearing
Rpld. by Ord. 2021-O-601
§ 91.104
Action on application
Rpld. by Ord. 2021-O-601
§ 91.105
Criteria for approval
Rpld. by Ord. 2021-O-601
Subchapter K. Liability
Rpld. by Ord. 2021-O-601
Subchapter L. Acts Prohibited - Penalties
 
§ 91.120
Acts prohibited
Rpld. by Ord. 2021-O-601
§ 91.121
Penalties and other remedies for violations
Rpld. by Ord. 2021-O-601
CHAPTER 92: SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
 
Subchapter A. General Provisions
 
§ 92.001
Short title
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 92.002
Definitions
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 92.003
Purpose
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 92.004
Authority
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 92.005
Jurisdiction
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 92.006
Policy
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 92.007
Application
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 92.008
Exemptions
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 92.009
Enforcement of regulations
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
Subchapter B: Procedure
 
§ 92.020
General procedure
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 92.021
Concept plan
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 92.022
Preliminary plat
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 92.023
Construction plans
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 92.024
Final plat
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 92.025
Amended plats
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 92.026
Short form final plats
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 92.027
Vacation and replats
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 92.028
Assurances for completion of improvements
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§§ 92.029—92.039
Reserved
NIC
Subchapter C: Design Standards for Improvements
 
§ 92.040
Generally
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 92.041
Flood hazard and drainage improvements
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 92.042
Transportation improvements
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 92.043
Water utility improvements
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 92.044
Wastewater utility improvements
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 92.045
Blocks and lots
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 92.046
Easements
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 92.047
Landscaping and screening
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 92.048
Affected development area
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§§ 92.049—92.059
Reserved
NIC
Subchapter D: Improvements
 
§ 92.060
General
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 92.061
Park land dedication
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§§ 92.062—92.069
Reserved
NIC
Subchapter E: Administration
 
§ 92.070
General
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 92.071
Voluntary annexation
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 92.072
Variances
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 92.073
Conditions for issuing a building permit
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 92.074
Fees
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 92.075
Amendments
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 92.076
Violations
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 92.077
Enforcement
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 92.078
Amendment
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
Appendix 4 [sic] Required Statements and Certifications for All Plats
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
Appendix B
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
Appendix C Letter of Credit
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
CHAPTER 93: ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS
 
§ 93.001
LCRA Lake Travis nonpoint source pollution control ordinance and fee schedule
Amnd. by Ord. 2013-O-455
§ 93.002
Agent for administration and enforcement
Amnd. by Ord. 2013-O-455
CHAPTER 94: ZONING CODE
 
Subchapter A. General Provisions
 
§ 94.001
Authority
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 94.002
Title
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 94.003
General purpose and intent
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 94.004
Jurisdiction and intent
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 94.005
Definitions
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 94.006
Application
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 94.007
Exemptions
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 94.008
Enforcement of regulations
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§§ 94.009—94.019
Reserved
NIC
Subchapter B. Zoning Districts and Regulations
 
§ 94.020
General requirements and limitations
Amnd. by Ord. 2020-O-569
§ 94.021
Establishment of zoning districts
Amnd. by Ord. 2020-O-569
§ 94.022
Zoning of annexed areas
Amnd. by Ord. 2020-O-569
§ 94.023
Governmental, utility and institutional district “GUI”
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 94.024
R-R” rural residential district
Amnd. by Ord. 2020-O-568
§ 94.025
Single family residential district “R-1”
Amnd. by Ord. 2020-O-568
§ 94.026
Two Family Residential District “R-2”
Amnd. by Ord. 2020-O-568
§ 94.027
Multi-family residential district “R-3”
Amnd. by Ord. 2020-O-568
§ 94.028
Manufactured home - district “M-1”
Amnd. by Ord. 2020-O-568
§ 94.029
Manufactured home park or subdivision - district “M-2”
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 94.030
Professional and Office District “O”
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 94.031
Business - light commercial district “B-1”
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 94.032
Business - general commercial district “B-2”
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 94.033
Light industrial - district “I-1”
Amnd. by Ord. 2020-O-569
§ 94.034
Heavy industrial - district “I-2”
Dltd. by Ord. 2020-O-569
§ 94.035
Planned unit development - “PUD” district
Amnd. by Ord. 2021-O-597
§ 94.036
FM 1431 Corridor overlay district
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 94.037
Criteria for boat docks
Amnd. by Ord. 2021-O-596
§ 94.038
Criteria for home based business
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 94.039
Criteria for alcoholic beverage sales, on-premises and off-premises
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§§ 94.040—94.059
Reserved
NIC
§ 94.060
Conditional use permits
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 94.061—94.068
Reserved
NIC
§ 94.069
Non-conforming uses
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
Subchapter C. Administration
 
§ 94.070
General
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 94.071
Ordinance interpretation
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 94.072
Board of adjustments
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
§ 94.073
Conditions for issuing a building permit
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 94.074
Certificates of occupancy
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 94.075
Fees
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 94.076
Amendments
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 94.077
Violations
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 94.078
Enforcement
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 94.079
Reserved
NIC
Subchapter D. Closing Provisions
 
§ 94.080
Construction
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 94.081
Severability
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 94.082
Penalty
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
CHAPTER 95: SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESS REGULATIONS
 
§ 95.001
Purpose and intent
§ 4.07.001
§ 95.002
Definitions
§ 4.07.002
§ 95.003
Classification
§ 4.07.004
§ 95.004
Location
§ 4.07.005
§ 95.005
Sexually explicit films and videos
§ 4.07.006
§ 95.006
Exemptions
§ 4.07.007
§ 95.007
Permits
 
 
Introduction
§ 4.07.051
 
(a) Permits required
§ 4.07.052
 
(b) Issuance of denial of permit
§ 4.07.053
 
(c) Application requirements
§ 4.07.054
 
(d) Public notice of pending application
§ 4.07.055
 
(e) Renewal of permit
§ 4.07.056
 
(f) Permit transfers
§ 4.07.057
 
(g) Revocation of permit
§ 4.07.058
 
(h) Appeal
§ 4.07.059
 
(i) Permit fee
§ 4.07.060
§ 95.008
Specific violations
§ 4.07.008
§ 95.009
Non-conforming uses
§ 4.07.009
§ 95.010
Interpretation
§ 4.07.003
CHAPTER 96: SITE DEVELOPMENT, LIGHTING, AND LANDSCAPING REGULATIONS
 
Subchapter A. General Provisions
 
§ 96.001
Short title
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 96.002
Purpose and intent
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 96.003
Applicability
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 96.004
Definitions
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§§ 96.005—009
Reserved
NIC
Subchapter B. Site Development Regulations
 
§ 96.010
Purpose
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 96.011
Applicability; exceptions
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 96.012
Development plat required
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 96.013
Building permits
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 96.014
Procedure
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 96.015
Zoning and subdivision ordinances
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 96.016
Form and content of development plats
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 96.017
Standards and specifications
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 96.018
Fees
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 96.019
Violation
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§§ 96.020—029
Reserved
NIC
Subchapter C. Lighting
 
§ 96.030
Purpose
Amnd. by Ord. 2020-O-563
§ 96.031
Conformance with applicable codes
Amnd. by Ord. 2020-O-563
§ 96.032
Lighting zones
Amnd. by Ord. 2020-O-563
§ 96.033
Lighting zones
Amnd. by Ord. 2020-O-563
§ 96.034
Prohibited lighting
Amnd. by Ord. 2020-O-563
§ 96.035
Luminaire, shielding, and installation requirements
Amnd. by Ord. 2020-O-563
§ 96.036
Height limits
Amnd. by Ord. 2020-O-563
§ 96.037
Lighting curfew
Amnd. by Ord. 2020-O-563
§ 96.038
Special permits.
Amnd. by Ord. 2020-O-563
§ 96.039
Non-conforming lighting
Amnd. by Ord. 2020-O-563
§§ 96.040—96.049
Reserved
NIC
Subchapter D. Landscaping
 
§ 96.050
Purpose
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 96.051
Applicability
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 96.052
General requirements
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 96.053
Landscape requirements
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 96.054
Screening of nonresidential uses from residential district or use.
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 96.055
General screening requirements
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§§ 96.056—96.064
Reserved
NIC
Subchapter E. Tree Preservation
 
§ 96.065
Removal of protected trees; permit required
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 96.066
Removal of significant trees
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 96.067
Replacement of protected trees required
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 96.068
Tree protection standards
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 96.069
Prohibited activities adjacent to trees
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 96.070
Pre-construction requirements
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 96.071
Eradication of stumps
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 96.072
Exceptions
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§ 96.073
Violations
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
§§ 96.074—96.089
Reserved
NIC
Subchapter F. Enforcement
 
§ 96.090
Violation; penalty
Rpld. by Ord. 2025-O-650
TITLE XI: REGULATION OF CERTAIN BUSINESSES
 
CHAPTER 110: AMUSEMENTS
 
§ 110.001
Permit required; exemptions
§ 4.04.031
§ 110.002
Application for permits
§ 4.04.032
§ 110.003
Consideration of application
§ 4.04.033
§ 110.004
Approval or denial of permit; appeal
§ 4.04.034
§ 110.005
Compliance with permit conditions and applicable laws and ordinances
§ 4.04.035
CHAPTER 111: AUTO SALVAGE, JUNK, AND SECONDHAND DEALERS
 
Subchapter A. Auto Salvage Dealers
 
§ 111.001
Fees
Rpld. by Ord. 99-O-158
Subchapter B. Junk and Secondhand Dealers
 
§ 111.010
Definitions
§ 4.05.031
§ 111.011
Record of and receipt for property purchased
§ 4.05.032
§ 111.012
Stock to be open for examination
§ 4.05.033
§ 111.013
Purchases to be retained at least seventy two hours
§ 4.05.034
§ 111.014
Purchasing or receiving goods from minors
§ 4.05.035
CHAPTER 112: PEDDLERS, SOLICITORS, AND ITINERANT MERCHANTS
 
Subchapter A. General Provisions
 
§ 112.001
Definitions
Amnd. by Ord. 2017-O-502
§ 112.002
Refusal to leave premises prohibited
Amnd. by Ord. 2017-O-502
§ 112.003
No peddling where posted
Amnd. by Ord. 2017-O-502
§ 112.004
Hours when peddling prohibited
Amnd. by Ord. 2017-O-502
§ 112.005
Consumers right to cancel order
Amnd. by Ord. 2017-O-502
Subchapter B. Permits
 
§ 112.020
Permit required
§ 4.06.041
§ 112.021
Exemptions
Amnd. by Ord. 2010-O-399
§ 112.022
Application for permit
§ 4.06.043
§ 112.023
Bond required
§ 4.06.044
§ 112.024
Investigation of applicant
§ 4.06.045
§ 112.025
Issuance and duration of permit; appeal
§ 4.06.046
§ 112.026
Permit fees
§ 4.06.047
§ 112.027
Permit must be carried
§ 4.06.048
§ 112.028
Revocation of permit
§ 4.06.049
§ 112.029
Permit not transferable
§ 4.06.050
TITLE XIII: PUBLIC WORKS AND UTILITIES
 
CHAPTER 130: GARBAGE AND REFUSE SERVICES
 
§ 130.001
Sanitation collection service required
§ 13.02.001
§ 130.002
Container required
§ 13.02.002
§ 130.003
Placement of containers
§ 13.02.003
§ 130.004
Containers kept sanitary and secure
§ 13.02.004
§ 130.005
Removal of building materials
§ 13.02.005
§ 130.006
Prohibited acts
§ 13.02.006
§ 130.007
Manner of collection and transportation
§ 13.02.007
§ 130.008
Contract with or license from the city required; exception
§ 13.02.008
CHAPTER 131: WATER AND SEWER SERVICES
 
Subchapter A. General Provisions
 
§ 131.001
Penalty
§ 13.03.001
Subchapter B. Specific Provisions
 
§ 131.010
Cesspools prohibited
§ 13.03.002
§ 131.011
Fees for septic permits
§ 13.03.003
Subchapter C. Sewage Facility Regulations
 
§ 131.020
Short title
§ 13.03.041
§ 131.021
Purpose
§ 13.03.042
§ 131.022
Definitions
§ 13.03.043
§ 131.023
Certain conditions declared a nuisance; abatement procedure
§ 13.03.044
§ 131.024
Permit required for construction; modification of private sewage facility
§ 13.03.045
§ 131.025
Permits
§ 13.03.046
§ 131.026
Variances
§ 13.03.047
§ 131.027
Enforcement
§ 13.03.048
CHAPTER 150: TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
 
Subchapter A. General Provisions
 
§ 150.001
State uniform act adopted
§ 12.01.001
§ 150.002
Definitions
§ 12.01.002
§ 150.003
Enforcement
§ 12.01.003
Subchapter B. Traffic Control Devices
 
§ 150.010
Consistent with Texas manual
Amnd. by Ord. 2021-O-593
§ 150.011
Installation of signs and signals
Amnd. by Ord. 2021-O-593
§ 150.012
Operator to obey; presumption of authenticity
Amnd. by Ord. 2021-O-593
§ 150.013
Unauthorized signs and signals
Amnd. by Ord. 2021-O-593
§ 150.014
Defacement of traffic devices
Amnd. by Ord. 2021-O-593
Subchapter C. Traffic Obstructions
 
§ 150.030
Unlawful to maintain traffic obstruction
§ 12.01.005(a)
§ 150.031
City may abate and assess lien
§ 12.01.005(b)
§ 150.032
Filing statement of expenses
§ 12.01.005(c)
Subchapter D. Traffic Schedules
 
§ 150.040
Generally
§ 12.03.052
§ 150.041
Speed limits
NIC
§ 150.042
The offense of “speeding”
§ 12.03.051
§ 150.043
Stop signs, yield signs, do not enter signs and one way signs
 
 
(a)
NIC
 
(b)
NIC
 
(c)
NIC
 
(d)
NIC
 
(e)
Amnd. by Ord. 2021-O-593
Subchapter E. Parades and Processions
 
§ 150.050
Permit required
§ 12.05.001
§ 150.051
Escorts and traffic safety
§ 12.05.002
Subchapter F. Truck Routes
 
§ 150.060
Definitions
§ 12.06.001
§ 150.061
Trucks required to use designated truck routes; exemption
§ 12.06.002
§ 150.062
Signs
§ 12.06.003
Subchapter G. Traffic Laws Applicable to Private Subdivisions
 
§ 150.070
Traffic laws in private subdivisions
Amnd. by Ord. 2011-O-407
§ 150.071
Enforcement
Amnd. by Ord. 2011-O-407
CHAPTER 151: PARKING
 
§ 151.001
Parking in marked spaces
§ 12.04.004
§ 151.002
Vehicle owner not to permit parking violations
§ 12.04.002
§ 151.003
Impoundment of unlawfully parked vehicles
§ 12.04.003
§ 151.004
Disabled parking spaces or areas on private property
§ 12.04.005
§ 151.005
Authority to enforce parking regulations
§ 12.04.001
CHAPTER 152: [RESERVED]
 
CHAPTER 170: ANIMALS
 
Subchapter A. General Provisions
 
§ 170.001
Purpose
§ 2.01.001
§ 170.002
Definitions
§ 2.01.002
§ 170.003
Prohibitions
 
 
(a)
Amnd. by Ord. 2011-O-410
 
(b)
Amnd. by Ord. 2011-O-410
 
(c)
§ 2.01.008
 
(d)
§ 2.01.009
 
(e)
Rpld. by Ord. 2017-O-509
 
(f)
§ 2.01.011
§ 170.004
Violation of animal ordinances in a public recreation area
§ 2.01.003
§ 170.005
Wildlife preservation and protection
§ 2.01.004
Subchapter B. Registration and Vaccinations
 
§ 170.010
Registration requirements
Rpld. by Ord. 2017-O-509
§ 170.011
Rabies vaccination requirements
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
Subchapter C. Administration
 
§ 170.020
Animal control officer
§ 2.01.005
§ 170.021
Procedures for animals that have bitten or scratched persons, exhibited rabid characteristics, or been bitten by other animals
 
 
(a)
§ 2.03.001(a)
 
(b)
§ 2.03.001(b)
 
(c)
§ 2.03.001(c)
 
(d)
§ 2.03.002
 
(e)
§ 2.03.003
 
(f)
§ 2.03.004
§ 170.022
Procedures for animals exposed to rabies
§ 2.03.005
§ 170.023
Impoundment and other fees
§ 2.01.006
§ 170.024
Procedure for dogs causing injury or death to another animal
§ 2.01.012
§ 170.025
Declaration of a dangerous dog
§ 2.04.001
§ 170.026
Requirements for owner of a dangerous dog
§ 2.04.002
§ 170.027
Registration of a dangerous dog
§ 2.04.003
§ 170.028
Dangerous dog at large or attack by a dangerous dog
§ 2.04.004
Subchapter D. Nuisances
 
§ 170.030
Nuisances
§ 2.01.013
Subchapter E. Enforcement
 
§ 170.040
Enforcement procedures
Amnd. by Ord. 2017-O-509
CHAPTER 171: [RESERVED]
 
CHAPTER 172: JUNKED AND ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLES
 
Subchapter A. General Provisions
 
§ 172.001
State law applicable
§ 8.07.001
§ 172.002
Definitions
§ 8.07.002
§ 172.003
Enforcement
§ 8.07.004
§ 172.004
Effect on other statutes or ordinances
§ 8.07.005
§ 172.005
Storage fees
§ 8.07.006
§ 172.006
Penalties
§ 8.07.003
Subchapter B. Abandoned Vehicles
 
§ 172.010
Authority to take possession
§ 8.07.041
§ 172.011
Notice of impoundment of abandoned motor vehicle
§ 8.07.042
§ 172.012
Use of abandoned motor vehicles
§ 8.07.043
§ 172.013
Auction sales; disposition of proceeds generally
§ 8.07.044
§ 172.014
Custody, reports and proceeds of abandoned motor vehicles
§ 8.07.045
§ 172.015
Disposal of abandoned motor vehicle to demolisher
§ 8.07.046
Subchapter C. Junk Vehicles
 
§ 172.020
Junked vehicles a public nuisance
§ 8.07.081
§ 172.021
Maintaining a public nuisance
§ 8.07.082
§ 172.022
Procedures for abatement of public nuisance
§ 8.07.083
§ 172.023
Exception to junk vehicle
§ 8.07.084
§ 172.024
Disposal of junked vehicles
§ 8.07.085
CHAPTER 173: PARKS AND RECREATION
 
Subchapter A. General
 
§ 173.001
Scope
§ 1.12.231
§ 173.002
Definitions
§ 1.12.232
§ 173.003
Prohibited acts
Amnd. by Ord. 2020-O-571
§ 173.004
Hours open to public
Amnd. by Ord. 2020-O-571
§ 173.005
Violators required to leave park
§ 1.12.234
§ 173.006
Authority of park attendant to enforce regulations
§ 1.12.235
§ 173.007
Penalty
§ 1.12.233
Subchapter B. Swimming Pools
 
§ 173.008
Swimming pools; rules and regulations
§ 1.12.281
§ 173.009
Pools open during summer months
§ 1.12.282
Subchapter C. Permits
 
§ 173.010
Group permits; application
Amnd. by Ord. 2013-O-451
§ 173.011
Public ramps; boat launch permits
Amnd. by Ord. 2015-O-483
Subchapter D. Water Safety Regulations
 
§ 173.012
Proper identification and insurance for motorboats or vessels.
§ 1.12.351
§ 173.013
Operation of motorboat or vessel.
§ 1.12.352
§ 173.014
Circular course around fisherman or swimmer
 
 
(a)
§ 1.12.353
 
(b)
§ 1.12.354
§ 173.015
Interference with markers or ramps
§ 1.12.355
§ 173.016
Obstructing passage
§ 1.12.356
§ 173.017
Operating boats in restricted areas
§ 1.12.357
§ 173.018
Operating vessels in scuba diving or snorkeling areas
§ 1.12.358
§ 173.019
Water skis, aquaplanes, etc.: time and manner of operation
Amnd. by Ord. 2010-O-395
§ 173.020
Personal watercraft
§ 1.12.360
§ 173.021
Operation of motorboat
§ 1.12.361
§ 173.022
Boater education course required for certain persons
§ 1.12.362
§ 173.023
Exemption from boater education course requirement
§ 1.12.363
§ 173.024
Operating vessel livery
§ 1.12.364
§ 173.025
Required response to police water safety vessel
§ 1.12.365
Subchapter E. Equipment Required
 
§ 173.026
Operation of vessels or motorboats without required equipment prohibited
§ 1.12.401
§ 173.027
Lights
§ 1.12.402
§ 173.028
Sound-producing devices
§ 1.12.403
§ 173.029
Life preserving devices
§ 1.12.404
§ 173.030
Fire extinguishers
§ 1.12.405
§ 173.031
Flame arrestors; backfire traps
§ 1.12.406
§ 173.032
Ventilators
§ 1.12.407
§ 173.033
Exhaust water manifold; muffler
§ 1.12.408
§ 173.034
Rearview mirrors
§ 1.12.409
§ 173.035
Canoes, punts, rowboats, sailboats, rubber rafts, racing shells, rowing sculls, and racing kayaks; equipment exemptions
§ 1.12.410
CHAPTER 174: ABANDONED OR MISPLACED BOATS AND DOCKS
 
§ 174.001
Definitions
§ 8.08.001
§ 174.002
Boats and docks washing upon private property; complaint procedure
§ 8.08.002
§ 174.003
Boats and docks washing upon public property
§ 8.08.003
§ 174.004
Notice and claim procedure
§ 8.08.004
§ 174.005
Disposal of abandoned boats and docks
§ 8.08.005
APPENDIX 1: FEE SCHEDULE
 
Part 24.00
Fees
 
 
(A) State court costs
Amnd. by Ord. 2008-O-364
 
(B) Warrant of arrest fees
Amnd. by Ord. 2008-O-364
 
(C) Failure to appear fee
Amnd. by Ord. 2008-O-364
 
(D) Time payment fee
Amnd. by Ord. 2008-O-364
 
(E) Arrest fee
Amnd. by Ord. 2008-O-364
 
(F) Dishonored check fee
Amnd. by Ord. 2008-O-364
 
(G) Peace officer’s time fee
Amnd. by Ord. 2008-O-364
 
(H) Jury fee
Amnd. by Ord. 2008-O-364
 
(I) Rules of the road fee
Amnd. by Ord. 2008-O-364
 
(J) Administrative fees when certain charges are dismissed
Amnd. by Ord. 2008-O-364
 
(K) Technology fee
Amnd. by Ord. 2008-O-364
 
(L) School crossing fee
Amnd. by Ord. 2008-O-364
 
(M) Failure to attend school fee
Amnd. by Ord. 2008-O-364
 
(N) Municipal court security fee
Amnd. by Ord. 2008-O-364
 
(O) Credit card processing fee
Amnd. by Ord. 2008-O-364
Part 26.00
Copying charges for public records
Amnd. by Ord. 2008-O-364
Part 26.01
Service charge for insufficient funds check
Amnd. by Ord. 2008-O-364
Part 29.00
Tax abatement fee schedule
Amnd. by Ord. 2008-O-364
Part 42.00
Public fireworks display fee
Amnd. by Ord. 2008-O-364
Part 42.01
Outdoor burning permit fee
Amnd. by Ord. 2008-O-364
Part 44.00
Fees for health permit applications
Amnd. by Ord. 2008-O-364
Part 71.00
Building fees
Amnd. by Ord. 2008-O-364
Part 71.01
Permit fee, deposit, and escort fee for moving houses, buildings, or structures
Amnd. by Ord. 2008-O-364
Part 91.00
Sign fee schedule
Amnd. by Ord. 2008-O-364
Part 92.00
Subdivision fee schedule
Amnd. by Ord. 2008-O-364
Part 94.00
Fee schedule for variances, conditional use permits, and zonings
Amnd. by Ord. 2008-O-364
Part 96.00
Site development fees
Amnd. by Ord. 2008-O-364
Part 97.00
Tree removal permit fees
Amnd. by Ord. 2008-O-364
Part 110.00
Circus, carnival, or tent show permit fee and appeal fee
Amnd. by Ord. 2008-O-364
Part 112.00
Peddler, solicitor, and itinerant merchant permit and appeal fees
Amnd. by Ord. 2008-O-364
Part 131.00
Fees for water and sewer permits
Amnd. by Ord. 2008-O-364
Part 150.00
Parade and procession fees
Amnd. by Ord. 2008-O-364
Part 170.00
Fees for animal registration, tags, and impoundments
 
 
(A)—(C)
Amnd. by Ord. 2008-O-364
 
(D)
Amnd. by Ord. 2008-O-364
 
(E)
Amnd. by Ord. 2008-O-364
Part 173.00
Group permit fees
Amnd. by Ord. 2008-O-364
Part 173.01
Boat launch permits and additional permit stickers
Amnd. by Ord. 2008-O-364
APPENDIX 2: MUNICIPAL COURT JURISDICTION (Government Code § 29.003)
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APPENDIX 3: MUNICIPAL ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY (Local Government Code § 54.001 )
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[no Appendix 4, 5 or 6 in code]
 
APPENDIX 7: GUIDELINES AND CRITERIA FOR GRANTING TAX ABATEMENTS IN REINVESTMENT ZONES CREATED IN JONESTOWN, TEXAS
 
Subchapter A: General Provisions
 
§ 1
Short title
§ 11.05.031
§ 2
Authority
§ 11.05.032
§ 3
Duration
§ 11.05.033
§ 4
Definitions
§ 11.05.034
Subchapter B: Eligibility for Tax Abatement
 
§ 5
Eligibility
§ 11.05.035
Subchapter C: Designation of Reinvestment Zone
 
§ 6
Reinvestment zone
§ 11.05.036
Subchapter D: Procedure for Obtaining a Tax Abatement
 
§ 7
Application
§ 11.05.037
§ 8
Time frame for acting on application
§ 11.05.038
§ 9
Entering a tax abatement agreement
§ 11.05.039
Subchapter E: Administration of the Tax Abatement
 
§ 10
Taxing
§ 11.05.040
§ 11
Remedies for default
§ 11.05.041
§ 12
Appraising the property
§ 11.05.042
§ 13
Assignment under the agreement
§ 11.05.043
§ 14
Termination or amendment of the agreement
§ 11.05.044
APPENDIX 8: ANIMAL UNITS
§ 2.01.015
PUBLIC NOTICE REQUIREMENTS
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