This table shows the location or gives the disposition of the chapters, §s and sub§s of the 1982 Onalaska Code of Ordinances within this revised code. The abbreviation “NIC” means the provision is not included in this code, though not necessarily repealed.
1982 CODE OF ORDINANCES
2015 CODE OF ORDINANCES
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
 
§ 1:
How Code Designated and Cited
§ 2:
Catchlines of §s
§ 3:
Definitions and Rules of Construction
§ 4:
Amendments or Additions to Code
§ 5:
General Penalty for Violations of Code
§ 6:
Severability of Parts of Code
§ 7:
Misdemeanors Under State Law
§ 8:
Fiscal Year Established
§ 9:
Official Newspaper
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2015 Code
§ 10:
Reserved for Future Use
 
§ 11:
Form of Government
§ 12:
City Council Rules of Procedure
 
A.
Date of meetings
B.
Voting procedure
C.
Mayor to preside
D.
Order of business
E.
Compensation
F.
Procedural rules
G.
Adoption of ordinances
§ 13:
Membership in Deep East Texas Council of Governments
§ 14:
Elections
 
 
A. In general
 
B. Dates for general election of city officers
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2015 Code
§ 15:
Annual Budget
§ 16:
Audit
§ 17:
Claims for Damages Against City
 
A.
Filing claims
B.
Council consideration required prior to suit
C.
Notices
D.
No authority to waive provisions
E.
Notice to be sworn to
§ 18:
City Seal
§ 19:
Sales Tax
 
A.
Local sales tax adopted
NIC (on file)
B.
Local sales tax retained on residential gas and electricity
C.
Additional one-half of one percent sales tax authorized
NIC (on file)
§ 20:
Discharge of Firearms
§ 21:
Discharge of Air Guns Prohibited
§ 22:
Reserved for Future Use
 
§ 23:
Ad Valorem Property Tax
 
A.
Authorized
B.
Participation in Polk county appraisal district
C.
Homestead exemption adopted
D.
Taxation on short-term business inventories
§ 24:
Emergency Management (Civil Defense)
 
A.
Participation in Polk county civil defense plan
B.
Organization
C.
Emergency management director - powers and duties
D.
Emergency management plan
E.
Interjurisdictional program
F.
Override
G.
Liability
H.
Commitment of funds
I.
Offenses; penalties
§ 25:
Code Enforcement Officers
 
A.
Code enforcement officer position created; qualifications
B.
Powers and duties of code enforcement officer
C.
Administrative warrants
D.
Severability
NIC
§ 26:
Records Management
 
A.
Definition of municipal records
B.
Additional definitions
C.
Municipal records declared public property
D.
Policy
E.
Designation of records management officer
F.
Records management plan to be developed; approval of plan: authority of plan
G.
Duties of records management officer
§ 27:
Municipal Court
 
A.
Creation of municipal court
B.
Appointment of judge
C.
Removal of judge
D.
Oath requirement for judge
E.
Court clerk
F.
Duties of court clerk
G.
Removal of court clerk
H.
City prosecutor
I.
Bailiff
J.
Warrant officer
K.
Practices and procedures
L.
Cash bail
M.
Fees for warrant of arrest
N.
Minimum fine schedule for traffic violations
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2015 Code
O.
Police department fees for serving civil papers
P.
Municipal court building security fund
§ 28:
Smoking Restrictions
§ 29:
Curfew Regulations
 
 
1. Curfew for juveniles
 
2. Parental liability
 
3. Operator liability
 
4. Definitions
 
5. Exceptions
 
6. Enforcement procedures
 
7. Penalties
 
8. Construction and severability
NIC
 
9. Continuing evaluation
 
10. Notice
 
[no § 11]
 
 
12. Expiration date
CHAPTER 2 ANIMAL CONTROL
 
§ 1:
Livestock Not to Run at Large
Amnd. by Ord. 394
§ 2:
Wild Animals Restricted
Amnd. by Ord. 394
§ 3:
Disposal of Dead Animals and Fowl
Amnd. by Ord. 394
§ 4:
Maintenance of Stables, Pens, Houses, and Yards
Amnd. by Ord. 394
§ 5:
Animal Noises
Amnd. by Ord. 394
§ 6:
Herding or Staking of Animals on Streets
Amnd. by Ord. 394
§ 7:
Fowl Not to Run at Large
Amnd. by Ord. 394
§ 8:
Impoundment of Animals and/or Fowl
Amnd. by Ord. 394
§ 9:
Dogs and Cats Running at Large
Amnd. by Ord. 394
§ 10:
Dogs and Cats: Vaccinations; Certificates; and Tags
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2015 Code
§ 11:
Reporting Animal Bites to Humans and Quarantine Procedures
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2015 Code
§ 12:
Female Dogs
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2015 Code
§ 13:
Dangerous Dog
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2015 Code
§ 14:
Keeping of Bees
Amnd. by Ord. 394
§ 16:
Definitions
Amnd. by Ord. 394
§ 17:
Penalty
Amnd. by Ord. 394
CHAPTER 3 BUILDING REGULATIONS
 
§ 1:
Standard Building Code Adopted
§ 2:
Amendments to Standard Building Code
 
A.
Building official
B.
Unsafe and dangerous buildings
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2015 Code
C.
Requirements not covered by code
D.
Alternate materials and alternate methods of construction
E.
Liability
F.
Permit fees
G
Appeals
H.
Trench safety
I.
Fire district
§ 3:
Building Setback Lines
§ 4:
Curb, Gutter, Driveway, Culvert Installations
§ 5:
Excavation in City Streets
 
A.
Boring; specifications
B.
Permits required
C.
Repair and replacement
D.
Safety requirements
§ 6:
Plumbing Code
§ 7:
Amendments to Standard Plumbing Code
 
A.
Plumbing official
B.
Schedule of permit fees
C.
Plumbing license law of 1947 adopted
D.
Appeals
E.
Liability of city under this §
§ 8:
Electrical Code
 
A.
National Electrical Code adopted
B.
Scope
C.
Liability of city
D.
Electrical inspector
E
Duties of the electrical inspector
F.
Appeals
G.
Permit required
H.
Application for permit
I.
Issuance of permit
J.
Installation restrictions
K.
Permit fees
L.
Separate permits
M.
Aluminum wire prohibited
§ 9:
Mechanical Code
 
A.
Standard Mechanical Code adopted
B.
Appeals and variances
C.
Liability of city under this §
D.
Permits and fees
§ 10:
Mobile Homes and Recreational Vehicles Outside Mobile Home Parks or Recreational Vehicle Parks
Rpld. by Ord. 415
§ 11:
Off-Street Automobile and Vehicle Parking and Loading Space Requirements
 
A.
General intent and application
B.
Location
C.
Joint parking facilities
D.
Size of off-street parking space
E.
Amount of off-street parking and loading required
F.
Paved surface required
§ 12:
Houses, Buildings, and Structures Moved Into City from Outside City Limits or from One Location to Another Within the City
 
A.
Applicability and definitions
B.
No building or structure to be moved into the city without a permit
C.
Permit required to place any old or used house, building, or structure upon lot in the city
D.
Safety requirements
§ 13:
Penalties
§ 14:
Dilapidated or Unsafe Buildings
 
A.
Administration
Superseded by Ord. 446
B.
Organization
Superseded by Ord. 446
C.
Powers of building official
Superseded by Ord. 446
D.
Violations and penalties
Superseded by Ord. 446
E.
Hearings board
Superseded by Ord. 446
F.
Validity
NIC
G.
Definitions
Superseded by Ord. 446
H.
Inspection and notice of noncompliance
Superseded by Ord. 446
I.
Public hearing
Superseded by Ord. 446
J.
Rules of procedure for public hearing
Superseded by Ord. 446
K.
Subpoenas
Superseded by Ord. 446
L.
Procedures for hearing
Superseded by Ord. 446
M.
Decision procedure
Superseded by Ord. 446
N.
Compliance
Superseded by Ord. 446
O.
Lien to secure expenses and assessment
Superseded by Ord. 446
§ 15:
Flood Damage Prevention Regulations
 
A.
Statutory authorization
B.
Finding of fact
C.
Statement of purpose
D.
Methods of reducing flood losses
E.
Definitions
F.
Lands to which this article applies
G.
Basis for establishing the areas of special flood hazard
H.
Establishment of development permit
I.
Compliance
J.
Interpretation
K.
Warning and disclaimer of liability
L.
Designation of the floodplain administrator
M.
Duties and responsibilities of the floodplain administrator
N.
Permit procedures
O.
Variance procedures
P.
General standards for flood hazard reduction
Q.
Specific standards for flood hazard reduction
R.
Standards for subdivision proposals
§ 16:
Signs
 
 
A. Definitions
 
B. General
 
C. Specifications
 
D. Sign code violation penalties
 
E. Pre-existing signs
§ 17:
International Residential Code
 
A.
International Residential Code, 2003 edition
B.
Amendments to International Residential Code, 2003 edition
CHAPTER 4 BUSINESS REGULATIONS
 
§ 1:
Adult Game Rooms
 
A.
Definition
B.
License
C.
License fee
D.
Term of license
E.
Hours of operation
F.
Minors
G.
Revocation of license
H.
Partitions, etc.
I.
Location
J.
Inspections
§ 2:
Coin-Operated Machines Prohibited Near Schools
§ 3:
Peddlers and Solicitors
 
A.
License required
B.
Hours of solicitations
C.
Bond requirements
D.
Definitions
E.
Fees
F.
Exemptions
G.
Registration required
H.
Penalty
§ 4:
Regulation of Massage Establishments
 
A.
Definitions
B.
License; application for license required
C.
Application; permit or license procedures
 
 
Fee for massage establishment license
 
Employee license required; fee
 
Issuance of license
D.
Application; contents
E.
Investigation of applicant
F.
Grounds for refusal to issue or renew a license or permit
G.
Facilities necessary
H.
Inspection of massage establishments; examination of employees
I.
Issuance of license or permit; no vested rights
J.
Sale or transfer
K.
Unlawful activities
L.
Sanitary requirements
M.
Standards of operation
N.
Public notice and posting of services performed and charges therefor
O.
Grounds for revocation and suspension of license or permit
P.
Period of suspension
Q.
Appeal from refusal to grant or renew license or permit or from decision to revoke or suspend
§ 5:
Public Utilities
 
A.
Franchise required
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2015 Code
B.
Sworn report of grow receipts required
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2015 Code
C.
Books and records may be examined
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2015 Code
D.
Street rentals
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2015 Code
E.
City secretary to deliver receipt
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2015 Code
F.
Purpose of rental
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2015 Code
G.
§ not to relieve utilities of other requirements imposed by law
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2015 Code
H.
§ does not grant franchise
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2015 Code
I.
Other restrictions and regulations
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2015 Code
J.
Additional penalties
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2015 Code
K.
General penalties
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2015 Code
L.
City inspections
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2015 Code
§ 6:
Public Conveyances (Buses, Taxicabs, Etc.)
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2015 Code
§ 7:
Regulation of Oil and Gas Wells
 
A.
Definitions
B.
Well drilling and operation permit
 
 
Permit required
 
(1) Permit application
 
(2) Public hearing
 
(3) Issuance and form of permit
 
(4) Indemnity bond and insurance requirements
 
(5) Termination of permit
 
(6) Refusal of permit
 
(7) Liability obligation of permittee
 
(8) Rights of land owner
C.
Drilling and producing operations
 
 
(1) Well locations
 
(2) General
§ 8:
Parades and Demonstrations
 
A.
Permit required
B.
Application for permits
C.
Approvals
§ 9:
Refuse Collection Unlawful to Transport Without Franchise
§ 10:
Roadside Vendors
§ 11:
Hotel/Motel Tax
 
A.
Definition of terms
B.
Levy of tax: rate, effective date, use of revenue, exemptions
C.
Exemptions
D.
Tax collection: penalty
E.
General limitations on use of tax revenue
§ 12:
Distribution and Exhibition of Obscene Matter
§ 13:
Automobile Wrecking and Salvage Yards
 
A.
Definitions
B.
License required
C.
Application for issuance or refusal of license
D.
License fee
E.
Removal of flammable liquids from vehicles
F.
Fencing, wall requirements
G.
Construction, maintenance of fence or wall
H.
Use of wall, door or building as part of fence or wall
I.
Gates at openings in enclosure
J.
Use of premises outside enclosure
K.
Arrangement of vehicles, parts, and materials
§ 14:
Pool Halls
 
A.
Definition of terms
B.
Hours of operation
C.
License
 
 
(1) License required
 
(2) Application for license
 
(3) Making false statements
 
(4) Fee for license
 
(5) Denial of license
 
(6) Revocation or suspension
 
(7) Complaints
 
(8) Appeal of revocation or suspension
 
(9) Display of license
 
(10) Inspection
§ 15:
Junk Dealers and Used Material Dealers
 
A.
Definition of terms
B.
Examination of junk by city officials
C.
Restriction on location of junkyards
D.
License required
E.
License application
 
 
(1) Form of application
 
(2) Signing and swearing to application
 
(3) Action on application
 
(4) Issuance of license
 
(5) Display of license
 
(6) Expiration of license
 
(7) Cancellation of license
§ 16:
Storing and Displaying Merchandise
§ 17:
Alcoholic Beverage Regulations
 
A.
Unlawful at certain hours to consume in public place
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2015 Code
B.
Unlawful at certain hours to sell or deliver
C.
Penalty
D.
License and permit fees
§ 18:
Housing Discrimination Prohibited
 
A.
Declaration of policy
B.
Definitions
C.
Interpretation and effect
D.
Discrimination in the sale or rental of housing
E.
Discrimination in housing financing
F.
Discrimination in providing brokerage services
G.
Unlawful intimidation
H.
Exemptions and exclusions
I.
Violations
J.
Enforcement
§ 19:
Sexually Oriented Businesses
 
100.
Purpose and intent
101.
Definitions
102.
Classification of sexually oriented businesses
103.
Permit required
104.
Issuance of license
105.
Requirement for application
106.
Permittee fees for sexually oriented businesses
107.
Duties of applicants and enterprises
108.
Public hearing on health and safety
109.
Employee records
110.
Inspection
111.
Expiration of permit
112.
Suspension
113.
Revocation
114.
Appeal
115.
Transfer of permit
116.
Location of sexually oriented business
117.
Exemptions from locational restrictions
118.
Additional regulations for adult theaters and adult motion picture theaters
119.
Additional regulations for adult motels
120.
Regulations pertaining to exhibition of sexually explicit films or videos
121.
Persons younger than eighteen (18) years prohibited from entry; attendant required
122.
Display of sexually explicit material to minors
123.
Notices
124.
Specification of violations
125.
Prohibition of certain enterprises
126.
Maintenance of certain records
127.
Exterior portions of enterprises
128.
Signage
129.
Enforcement
130.
Injunctive relief
CHAPTER 5 FIRE PROTECTION
 
§ 1:
Fire Department
 
A.
Created
B.
Officers
C.
Duties of the chief
D.
General
 
 
(1) Badges
 
(2) Right-of-way of vehicles and equipment responding to alarm
 
(3) Insignia to be attached to vehicles
 
(4) Driving over fire hose
 
(5) Following fire apparatus; parking near fire
 
(6) False alarms
 
(7) Special fund
E.
Enforcement
F.
Special officers
§ 2:
Office of Fire Marshal
 
A.
Office created; appointment; compensation
B.
Duty to investigate fires
C.
Taking of testimony; duty when evidence indicates crime
D.
Authority to summon witnesses and require production of evidence
E.
Misconduct of witnesses
F.
Investigations may be private
G.
Authority to enter premises where fire has occurred
H.
Inspections for fire hazards
I.
Maintaining dangerous structure
J.
Maintaining dangerous equipment or storage
§ 3:
Arson Reward
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2015 Code
§ 4:
Burning of Trash Prohibited
§ 5:
Use of Fireworks Prohibited
§ 6:
Fire Prevention Code
 
A.
Standard Fire Prevention Code adopted
B.
Appeals
C.
Bonfires and outdoor rubbish fires
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2015 Code
D.
Fire marshal
E.
Liability of city under this §
CHAPTER 6 HEALTH & SANITATION
 
§ 1:
Mosquito Control
 
A.
Any collection of water to be treated
B.
Notice
C.
Enforcement
§ 2:
Littering Prohibited
 
A.
Prohibited
B.
Duties of businesses
§ 3:
Offensive Odors Prohibited
§ 4:
Junk
§ 5:
Property to be Kept Free of Unwholesome Conditions
 
A.
Unwholesome conditions specified; unlawful to maintain
B.
Abatement of unwholesome conditions; notice
C.
Abatement expenses; property assessments; lien
D.
Penalty
§ 6:
Noise
 
A.
Unreasonable noise prohibited
B.
Specific noises enumerated
§ 7:
Depositing Garbage, Trash, and Refuse on Streets or Vacant Lots Prohibited
§ 8:
Abandonment or Storage of Self-Locking Refrigerators Ice-Boxes
CHAPTER 7 PERSONNEL
 
§ 1:
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
NIC (on file)
§ 2:
Employee Appointments, Promotions, and Terminations
NIC (on file)
§ 3:
Employee Compensation
NIC (on file)
§ 4:
Employee Nepotism Rule
NIC (on file)
§ 5:
Employee Residence Requirements
NIC (on file)
§ 6:
Employee Injury on the Job
NIC (on file)
§ 7:
Employee Vacation
NIC (on file)
§ 8:
Employee Sick Leave
NIC (on file)
§ 9:
Employee Holidays
NIC (on file)
§ 10:
Employee Grievances
NIC (on file)
§ 11:
City Secretary
 
A.
Creation of office
B.
Powers and duties
§ 12:
Social Security
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2015 Code
CHAPTER 8 SUBDIVISIONS
 
§ 1:
Interpretation, Purpose, and Enforcement
§ 2:
Definitions
§ 3:
Variances
§ 4:
Preliminary Conference
§ 5:
Preliminary Plat
§ 6:
Final Plat
§ 7:
Resubdivision
§ 8:
Reserved for Future Use
 
§ 9:
Unavailability of Public Water and/or Sewage Utilities
§ 10:
Standards and Specifications
§ 11:
Survey Requirement
CHAPTER 9 TRAFFIC CODE
 
§ 1:
Uniform Act Adopted
§ 2:
Traffic Control Devices
 
A.
Conformance with state manual
B.
Unauthorized devices
C.
Altering, injuring or removing
D.
Installation; records
E.
Presumption of validity
F.
Obedience
G.
No parking zones
§ 3:
Speed Limits
 
A.
General speed limit on streets and alleys
B.
Establishment of other speed limits
C.
Driving at slow speed
D.
Speed limits on specific streets
§ 4:
School Zone Designated
§ 5:
Wrecked, Junked, or Abandoned Vehicles and Impounded Personal Property
 
A.
Junked motor vehicles - definitions
B.
Junked vehicle - declaration of nuisance
C.
Junked vehicle - notice to abate - on private property
D.
Junked vehicle - notice to abate - on public property
E.
Junked vehicle - hearing - setting
F.
Junked vehicle - hearing - conducting
G.
Junked vehicles - filing complaint
H.
Junked vehicle trial
I.
Removal of junked motor vehicles with permission
J.
Removal of junked vehicles from unoccupied premises by order of the municipal court
K.
Junked vehicles - notice to highway department
L.
Property other than junked motor vehicle left in public place - declaration of nuisance, and duty to impound
M.
Lien on impounded personal property
N.
Redemption of personal property
O.
Sale of personal property
P.
Sale of property - procedure for property other than motor vehicles
Q.
Sale of property - procedure as to motor vehicles
R.
Sale of property - conduct of
S.
Sale of property - disposal of proceeds
T.
Sale of property - junk
U.
Impoundment records; fees
V.
Animals excluded
§ 6:
Ratification of Existing Traffic Control Devices
§ 7:
Obstructions in Public Right-of-Way
§ 8:
Thru Truck Traffic Prohibited
CHAPTER 10 UTILITIES
 
§ 1:
Natural Gas Rates
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2015 Code