Words and phrases used in this article shall have the meanings set forth in this section. Words and phrases that are not defined below shall be given their common, ordinary meaning unless the context clearly requires otherwise. When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense shall include the future tense; words in the plural number shall include the singular number (and vice versa); and words in the masculine gender shall include the feminine gender (and vice versa). The word “shall” is always mandatory, while the word “may” is merely directory. Headings and captions are for reference purposes only.
City.
The City of Teague, an incorporated municipality located in Freestone County, Texas.
City Administrator.
The individual who has been appointed by the city council to serve as city administrator or his/her designee.
City Council.
The governing body of the city.
Directional.
Any of the basic compass directions, which are north, south, east, west, northeast, northwest, southeast or southwest.
Person.
A human being, his heirs, executors, administrators or assigns, and where the context permits, also includes a firm, partnership, association, corporation, or other legal entity or its successors, assigns or agents.
Primary Address Number.
The combination of Arabic numbers assigned to a particular property.
Root Street Name.
The combination of words used to form the basic street name, excluding any suffix or directional.
Secondary Address Number.
A designation of a particular sub-unit within a multiple unit development.
Site Address.
All elements necessary to identify a location within the city limits and shall consist of a primary address number, a street name and a secondary address number, if any. The elements of a site address shall appear in the following order: primary address number, directional, root street name, suffix and second address number, if any (e.g., 100 South Main Street, Suite/Unit/Apt. 100).
Street.
Any right-of-way or area dedicated to use for street purposes and includes, but is not limited to, highways, roadways, parkways, alleys and sidewalks.
Street Name.
The full name of a street, which shall include a root street name, suffix and directional, if any.
Suffix.
A descriptive road type presented as a standard abbreviation immediately following the root street name (e.g., Avenue, Bend, Boulevard, Circle, Court, Cove, Drive).
(Ordinance 2006-12-12B adopted 1/8/07)
(a) 
The city manager shall implement and administer this article. The city council shall hear appeals from any disputed decision of the city manager and make necessary orders to enforce this article. The city manager is authorized to make administrative amendments to recorded plats to correct scrivener’s errors.
(b) 
The city manager shall develop and maintain a master street name and address list (master list). Changes to street names and addresses shall become effective when made in compliance with this article and upon posting to the master list.
(Ordinance 2006-12-12B adopted 1/8/07)
(a) 
The city manager shall assign a primary address number to each legal lot within the city limits. For commercially developed properties which front more than one street or which have multiple access points, a primary address number shall be assigned on the street from which the property takes its main access. Residentially developed properties which front more than one street or which have multiple access points shall be assigned primary address numbers on the street to which the front door of the residence faces. Addresses for undeveloped properties fronting more than one street shall be determined by the city manager. Mobile home parks and recreational vehicle resorts/parks, not subdivided, will be issued a primary street address and each rental/lease space will be issued a unique unit number.
(b) 
All existing primary address numbers shall be retained, unless it is determined by the city manager to be in the public’s best interest to assign a new primary address number in accordance with this article.
(Ordinance 2006-12-12B adopted 1/8/07)
(a) 
At the time of application for a building permit, upon recordation of a plat, or upon separate written request therefor, the city manager shall assign a primary address number in accordance with this article.
(b) 
The city manager may consult with the Freestone County 9-1-1 Coordinator and personnel of any other relevant local government to assign the primary address number.
(Ordinance 2006-12-12B adopted 1/8/07)
(a) 
An application to change a street name may be filed with the city manager and must include:
(1) 
The current official street name;
(2) 
The proposed street name;
(3) 
The name, address and telephone number of the applicant, or a person authorized to represent the applicant and to execute any necessary documents;
(4) 
The name of each person, group, agency or entity requesting the street name change; and
(5) 
The reason for the name change.
(b) 
An applicant, other than the city, shall pay by cash, a cashier’s check or a certified check an application processing fee of $1,000.00 along with the estimated cost of the manufacture and installation of new street signs as determined by the city manager based on current market rates. Such fees shall be refunded if the application is denied by the city council.
(c) 
The application shall be distributed by the city manager to the following entities for review and comment:
(1) 
The Freestone County 9-1-1 Coordinator;
(2) 
The United States Post Office; and
(3) 
Any other city department or entity determined to be appropriate.
(d) 
The city manager shall notify the owners of property abutting the subject street of the application for the proposed name change. Notice may be made in person, by mail or by telephone. Processing of the application, including owner notification, shall not be initiated unless the applicant has paid the applicable application processing fee.
(e) 
The city manager shall present the application for a street name change to the city council. The city council shall hold a public hearing regarding the application if any owner of property abutting the street expresses opposition to the street name change.
(f) 
If the city council approves the application, the city manager shall implement the change by initiating the installation of new street signs.
(g) 
The city secretary shall provide notice of an approved name change and a copy of a sketch map that shows the affected street to:
(1) 
Each department or entity that participated in the review and comment process;
(2) 
The tax appraisal district for the county in which the street is located; and
(3) 
Any other city department or entity determined to be appropriate.
(Ordinance 2006-12-12B adopted 1/8/07)
(a) 
Each person owning or occupying property in the city shall ensure that the address number for the property is displayed in a manner which is visible from a vehicle approaching from either direction of the street from which the property takes its main access, in all weather conditions, day or night. Address numbers painted on the curb of the property are not sufficient to meet the visibility requirements set out herein. The only address that may be displayed is the official site address as issued by the city and any different address shall be removed. All citizens are encouraged to post their official site address near their interior telephone for emergency reference.
(b) 
Address numbers shall be legible and of a color contrasting to the color of the structure or object to which they are attached. The following guidelines shall be used to determine the size of number required when attaching numbers to a structure set back from the roadway with an unobstructed view:
Distance from centerline of roadway to structure bearing address
Size of Address Number
0-100 feet
4-12 inches
Over 100 feet
Must follow subsection (c) below, have the numbers listed on the home and by the entrance to the property and requires approval of city administrator
(c) 
The guidelines in subsection (b) above do not apply to the attachment of numbers on structures which are not visible from the roadway from which the property takes its main access. In such a case, the address numbers shall be displayed at the main access point of the property in a manner which is visible from a vehicle approaching from either direction of the street from which the property takes its main access, in all weather conditions, day or night, using numbers no less than four inches in height. Address numbers 28 inches or smaller shall not constitute a “sign” under any city sign regulations.
(d) 
Address numbers for construction sites may be displayed in a temporary manner until completion of the project, at which time the property owner or occupant shall permanently display address numbers in accordance with this article.
(e) 
Whenever any address number is put on a structure or object in accordance with the requirements of this article and subsequently becomes illegible, defaced or is in any way destroyed, it shall be replaced within ten (10) calendar days after such occurrence by the person whose duty it is herein made to place said number there.
(Ordinance 2006-12-12B adopted 1/8/07)
The city satisfies any requirement that it make a diligent effort or use its best efforts to determine the identity and address of an owner if the city searches the following records:
(1) 
The county real property records of the county clerk; and
(2) 
Freestone County Appraisal District records.
(Ordinance 2006-12-12B adopted 1/8/07)
(a) 
Civil and Criminal Penalties.
The city shall have the power to administer and enforce the provisions of this article as may be required by governing law. Any person violating any provision of this article is subject to suit for injunctive relief and/or civil penalties as well as prosecution for criminal violations.
(b) 
Criminal Prosecution.
Any person violating any provision of this article shall, upon conviction, be fined a sum not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500.00). Each day that a provision of this article is violated shall constitute a separate offense. An offense under this article is a class C misdemeanor.
(c) 
Civil Remedies.
Nothing in this article shall be construed as a waiver of the city’s right to bring a civil action to enforce the provisions of this article, and to seek remedies as allowed by law, including, but not limited to the following:
(1) 
Injunctive relief to prevent specific conduct that violates the article or to require specific conduct that is necessary for compliance with the article;
(2) 
A civil penalty up to five hundred dollars ($500.00) a day when it is shown that the defendant was actually notified of the provisions of the article and after receiving notice committed acts in violation of the article or failed to take action necessary for compliance with the article; and
(3) 
Other available relief.
(Ordinance 2006-12-12B adopted 1/8/07)