The provisions of chapter 106, 40th Legislature, the first called
session, Acts of 1927, commonly known as V.T.C.A., Transportation
Code, chapter 313, as amended, are hereby adopted by the city as controlling
the establishment, construction and repair of street improvements
within the city.
(1975 Code, sec. 26-1; 2004 Code,
sec. 3.901)
(a)
It
shall be unlawful for any person within the city, without obtaining
a permit, to erect, construct, reconstruct, alter or repair or to
permit the erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration or repair
of any fence, wall, hedge, structure or any other character of obstruction:
(b)
Any
person who shall violate any of the provisions of this section or
fail to comply therewith shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. The owner
of any building or premises or part thereof where anything in violation
of this section shall be placed or exist, and any architect, builder,
contractor, agent or person assisting in the commission of any such
violation, shall be guilty of a separate misdemeanor.
(1975 Code, sec. 26-2; 2004 Code,
sec. 3.902)
It shall be unlawful for any person acting for himself or acting
as agent, employee or contractor to set out for display any merchandise,
equipment, racks, empty bottles or cases, or any other articles which
might create a hazard or detract from the appearance of the sidewalks
or streets in the city.
(1975 Code, sec. 26-3; 2004 Code,
sec. 3.903)
All sidewalks, curbs, gutters and driveways constructed in the
city shall conform to the plans and specifications established therefor
by the city.
(1975 Code, sec. 26-4; 2004 Code,
sec. 3.904)
It shall be unlawful for any person to obstruct, close up or
fill any street gutter or public drainageway of any kind for any purpose.
(1975 Code, sec. 26-5; 2004 Code,
sec. 3.905)
It shall be unlawful for any person to construct or build culverts
of wood or other temporary materials across any street gutter or drainageway.
(1975 Code, sec. 26-6; 2004 Code,
sec. 3.906)
It shall be unlawful for any person to interfere with or obstruct
any public improvement authorized by the city council, the mayor or
any other city official, by means of threats, coercion, duress or
any other method whatsoever, either directly or indirectly.
(1975 Code, sec. 26-7; 2004 Code,
sec. 3.907)
All work done or performed under the provisions of this division
shall be done or performed in a good, workmanlike manner. Such work
shall not be accepted or approved by the city until the premises affected
have been cleaned and cleared of all debris, trash and rubbish which
may have accumulated during such work.
(1975 Code, sec. 26-8; 2004 Code,
sec. 3.908)
(a)
All
buildings fronting on any street or alley in the city shall be numbered
by the owner thereof in some conspicuous place according to the map
made by the building inspector for such purpose and on file in his
office. All odd numbers shall be on one side of the street and all
even numbers on the other.
(b)
Any
person desiring to have a number put on his building shall first apply
to the building inspector for the proper number, and any person failing
or refusing to put the proper number on his building, or putting the
wrong number thereon, or failing or refusing to comply with any other
requirement of this section, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
(1975 Code, sec. 26-9; 2004 Code,
sec. 3.909)
All sidewalks, streets, alleys and gutters shall be kept clear
and clean of weeds, filth and/or rubbish by persons residing at the
premises on which, or next to which, such facilities are located.
If no person resides at the property, responsibility falls to the
owner.
(1975 Code, sec. 26-10; 2004 Code,
sec. 3.910)
Owners of property on which sidewalks are located are responsible
for the repair and maintenance of same, and may be required to fill
up, grade, gravel, concrete or otherwise improve such sidewalks that
are found to be in disrepair.
(1975 Code, sec. 26-11; 2004 Code,
sec. 3.911)
