This table shows the location or gives the disposition of the chapters, sections and subsections of the 1989 Code of Ordinances within this revised code. The abbreviation “NIC” means the provision is not included in this code, though not necessarily repealed.
1989 REVISED CODE OF ORDINANCES
2001 CODE OF ORDINANCES
CHAPTER 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS
 
Section 1
How Code Designated and Cited
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Section 2
Catchlines of Sections
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Section 3
Definitions and Rules of Construction
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
A.
Chapter
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
B.
City
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
C.
City Council (Board of Aldermen)
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
D.
Councilmember (Alderman)
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
E.
Males and Females
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
F.
Person
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Section 4
Amendments or Additions to Code
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Section 5
General Penalty for Violations of Code
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Section 6
Supplementation of Code
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
A.
Authorization
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
B.
Insertion of Supplement
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
C.
Changes
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Section 7
Severability of Parts of Code
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Section 8
Property Tax
 
A.
Participation in Appraisal District
B.
Tax Due Date
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
C.
Tax Certificates
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
D.
Additional Penalty to Defray Costs of Collection of Delinquent Taxes
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
E.
Residence Homestead Exemptions
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
F.
Discounts for Early Payment
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Section 9
Fiscal Year
Superseded by Ordinance 112-93
Section 10
Form of Government
 
A.
Type of City
B.
Governing Body Established
Section 11
Claims for Damages Against City
 
A.
Filing Claim
B.
Council Consideration Required Prior to Suit
C.
Notices
D.
No Authority to Waive Provisions
E.
Notice to Be Sworn To
Section 12
Sales Tax
Superseded by Ord. 161-04
CHAPTER 2: ANIMAL CONTROL
 
Section 1
Definitions
Art. 2.100
Section 2
Nuisance Animals
 
A.
Nuisance Enumerated
B.
Swine Prohibited
C.
Confinement Required
Superseded by Ordinance 158-03
D.
Dead Animals
Superseded by Ordinance 158-03
E.
Livestock
Section 3
Interference With Animal Control Officer
Art. 2.300
Section 4
Vaccination of Dogs and Cats Required
Art. 2.400
Section 5
Impoundment of Animals
Superseded by Ordinance 158-03
Section 6
Dog License
Superseded by Ordinance 158-03
A.
Fee and Application
Superseded by Ordinance 158-03
B.
Issuance of Dog Tags
Superseded by Ordinance 158-03
C.
Wearing of Dog Tags
Superseded by Ordinance 158-03
Section 7
Wild Animals, Estrays, Livestock and Other Animals
 
A.
Applicability of Section
B.
Keeping or Harboring
Superseded by Ordinance 158-03
C.
Exceptions
Rpld. by Ordinance 158-03
D.
Livestock Permit
E.
Impoundment, Sale or Disposition of Estrays
F.
Sale of Impounded Livestock, Estrays Notice of Sale; Disposition of Proceeds
G.
Disposition of Unclaimed Impounded Livestock, Wild Animals, or Other Animals
H.
Confinement of Animal by Owner of Private Premises; Notice to Animal Control Officer
Section 8
Domestic Animals
 
A.
Notice of Violation
B.
Notice to Owner of Tagged Animals
C.
Redemption Requirements
D.
Disposition of Unclaimed or Unredeemed Animals
Section 9
Rabies Control
 
A.
Report of Bite Cases by Physicians; General Public
B.
Quarantine Regulations; Pathological Examination
C.
Citywide Quarantine
D.
Killing, Removing from City and Disposal of Carcass
Section 10
Exceptions and Variances
Art. 2.1100
CHAPTER 3: BUILDING REGULATIONS
 
Section 1
Building Code
 
A.
Standard Building Code Adopted
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
B.
Inspections; Building Official or Inspector
C.
Appeals and Variances
D.
Liability of City Under this Section
E.
Permits and Fees
F.
Trench Safety
G.
Fire District Established
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Section 2
Dangerous Buildings
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
A.
Unlawful
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
B.
Definitions
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
C.
Inspection
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
D.
Notice
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
E.
Demolition
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
F.
Lien
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
G.
Penalty
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
Section 3
Plumbing Code
 
A.
Standard Plumbing Code Adopted
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
B.
Plumbing Inspector
C.
Appeals and Variances
D.
Liability of City Under this Section
E.
Permits and Fees
F.
License
Section 4
Gas Code
 
A.
Standard Gas Code Adopted
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
B.
Gas Inspector
C.
Appeals and Variances
D.
Liability of City Under this Section
E.
Permits and Fees
Section 5
Mechanical Code
 
A.
Standard Mechanical Code Adopted
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
B.
Inspections
C.
Appeals and Variances
D.
Liability of City Under this Section
E.
Permits and Fees
Section 6
Floodplain Management Regulations
 
A.
Statutory Authorization
B.
Findings of Fact
C.
Statement of Purpose
D.
Methods of Reducing Flood Losses
E.
Definitions
F.
General Provisions
G.
Administration
H.
Provisions for Flood Hazard Reduction
Section 7
Electrical Code
 
A.
National Electrical Code Adopted
B.
Inspections
C.
Appeals and Variances
D.
Liability of City Under this Section
E.
Permit Required
F.
Permits and Fees
G.
Application of Permit
H.
Master Electrician’s License and City Registration Required
I.
Suspension of City Registration Certificate
CHAPTER 4: BUSINESS REGULATIONS
 
Section 1
Oil and Gas Wells
 
A.
Definitions
B.
Permits Required
C.
Permit Application and Filing Fee
D.
Permits; Issuance or Refusal to Issue
E.
Permit Termination
F.
Supplemental Permit for Deep Drilling
G.
Permittee’s Insurance and Bond
H.
Use of Streets and Alleys
I.
Streets and Alleys; Obstructions; Permits
J.
Proximity of Well to Buildings
K.
Derrick and Rig Types; Those Prohibited; Removal of Those Allowed; Watchmen
L.
Operations and Equipment; Called Inspections; Practices and Standards
M.
Appointment of Oil and Gas Inspector
N.
Cleanliness and Sanitation
O.
Storage Tanks and Separators; Types and Requirements
P.
Fences Required; Locking Gates; Waiver by Inspector
Q.
Fire Prevention; Escape of Gas; Burning; Flaring; General Requirements
R.
Violation of Laws or Regulations
S.
Disposal of Salt Water
Section 2
Peddlers and Itinerant Vendors or Merchants
 
A.
Exercise of Police Power
B.
Unlawful Without License
C.
Application
D.
Bond
E.
Itinerant Vendors or Merchants Defined
F.
License Fees
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
G.
Exemptions
Section 3
Housing Discrimination Prohibited
 
A.
Definitions
B.
Discrimination in the Sale or Rental of Housing Unlawful
C.
Discrimination in the Financing of Housing
D.
Discrimination in the Provision of Brokerage Services
E.
Exemptions and Exclusions
F.
Fair Housing Administrator
G.
Complaints
H.
Investigation
I.
Cumulative Legal Effect
J.
Unlawful Intimidation
K.
Cooperation with the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
L.
Education and Public Information
M.
Penalty
§ 4.314
CHAPTER 5: FIRE PROTECTION
 
Section 1
Fire Department
 
A.
Created and Established
B.
Responsibilities
C.
Contract With Volunteer Fire Fighting Association
D.
Workers’ Compensation
E.
Fire Apparatus Drivers
F.
Public Relations
G.
Membership
H.
Policies and Procedures
I.
Grievances
J.
Solicitation
K.
Financial Obligations
L.
Termination
M.
Retirement Age
N.
Physical Requirements
Section 2
Fire Marshal
 
A.
Position Created
B.
Investigation of Fires
C.
Investigation of Suspected Arson
D.
Right to Enter Premises
E.
Fire Prevention Duties
Section 3
Fireworks
 
A.
Unlawful to Discharge
B.
Unlawful to Possess
C.
Exemptions and Demonstration Permits
Section 4
Arson Reward
Art. 5.400
CHAPTER 6: HEALTH & SANITATION
 
Section 1
Weeds, Stagnant Water, Junk, and Other Nuisances
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
A.
Defined and Enumerated
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
B.
Notice to Abate
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
C.
Lien
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
Section 2
Junked Vehicles
 
A.
Definitions
B.
Location or Presence of Junked Vehicles Within City Deemed Public Nuisance; Exceptions
C.
Abatement or Removal Order; Contents; Service
D.
Removal With Permission of Owner or Occupant
E.
Disposal of Junked Vehicle
F.
Authority to Enforce
G.
Application
Section 3
City Refuse Collection and Litter Abatement
 
A.
Definitions
B.
Accumulation and Collection of Refuse Generally
C.
Duty of Owners, Occupants of Real Property
D.
Containers Required, Use of City Containers
E.
Collection by the City
F.
Maximum Length of Trash or Rubbish
G.
Persons to Provide Own Facilities for Removal and Disposal of Trees, Automobile Bodies, Abandoned Automobiles, Tires, Industrial Waste and Household Appliances, Etc.
H.
Removal of Dirt, Grass, Trash, etc. Resulting From Yard Work or Lot Leveling
I.
Removal and Disposition of Scrap Lumber and Trash Resulting from Construction Projects
J.
Service Charges
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
K.
Payment of Service Charges
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
L.
Burning Prohibited
M.
Disposal in Streets, Etc., Prohibited
N.
Meddling, Tampering with Garbage Prohibited
O.
Littering Prohibited
Section 4
Private Refuse Collection
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
A.
License Required
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
B.
Nature of License
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
C.
Possession and Display of License
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
D.
Application for License
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
E.
Fees
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
F.
Collection and Disposal of Refuse
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
G.
Franchise Fees
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
H.
Investigation of Application
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
I.
Issuance or Denial of License
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
J.
Notice of Refusal, Suspension or Cancellation of License
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
K.
Appeal and Hearing
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Section 5
Food Sanitation
 
A.
Rules Adopted
B.
Regulatory Authority
C.
Permits, Licenses, or Certificates
D.
Inspections
E.
Examination and Condemnation of Food
F.
Review of Plans
G.
Procedure When Infection is Suspected
H.
Remedies
CHAPTER 7: PERSONNEL
 
Section 1
City Administrator
 
A.
Creation of Position
B.
Appointment
Amnd. by Ord. 166-04
C.
Removal of the City Administrator
D.
Compensation and Benefits
E.
Powers and Duties of City Administrator
F.
Awarding Contracts and Purchasing During Emergencies
G.
Bonding
Section 2
City Secretary
 
A.
Creation of Position
B.
Appointment
C.
Tax Assessor and Collector
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
D.
Compensation and Bond
E.
Pay Clerk
F.
Duties
Section 3
Municipal Court
NIC
A.
Creation of Municipal Court
NIC
B.
Judge
NIC
C.
Court Clerk
NIC
D.
City Prosecutor
NIC
Section 4
Emergency and Disaster Management
Superseded by Ordinance 122-94
A.
Director of Emergency Management
Superseded by Ordinance 122-94
B.
Duties of Director, Generally
Superseded by Ordinance 122-94
C.
Participation With Other Cities
Superseded by Ordinance 122-94
D.
Duties of Director, Specifically
Superseded by Ordinance 122-94
E.
Members of the Emergency Management Organization
Superseded by Ordinance 122-94
F.
Unauthorized Warning Signals
Superseded by Ordinance 122-94
G.
Orders, Rules and Regulations to Supersede
Superseded by Ordinance 122-94
H.
Section Not to Conflict
Superseded by Ordinance 122-94
I.
City Not Liable
Superseded by Ordinance 122-94
J.
City Council Approval Required to Dispense Funds
Superseded by Ordinance 122-94
K.
Penalty
Superseded by Ordinance 122-94
L.
Loyalty Oath
Superseded by Ordinance 122-94
Section 5
Law Enforcement
Art. 9.300
Section 6
Social Security
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Section 7
Deferred Compensation Plan
Art. 9.400
CHAPTER 8: SUBDIVISIONS
 
Section 1
Reserved for Future Use
NIC
CHAPTER 9: TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
 
Section 1
Uniform Act and State Motor Vehicle Laws Adopted
Art. 12.100
Section 2
Traffic Control Devices
Art. 12.200
A.
Traffic Control Devices Shall conform to Manual
Superseded by Ordinance 141-99
B.
Unauthorized Traffic Control Devices
Superseded by Ordinance 141-99
C.
Unlawful to Tamper With Traffic Control Devices or Street Name Signs
Superseded by Ordinance 141-99
D.
Authorization and Installation of Traffic Control Devices
Superseded by Ordinance 141-99
E.
Prima Facie Evidence of Installation Authorization
Superseded by Ordinance 141-99
F.
Duty to Obey Traffic Control Device
Superseded by Ordinance 141-99
G.
Emergency Installation of Traffic Control Devices
Superseded by Ordinance 141-99
H.
Ratification of Existing Traffic Control Devices
Superseded by Ordinance 141-99
Section 3
Speed Limits
 
A.
Generally
B.
Procedure for Establishing Special Speed Limit
C.
Slow Speed
D.
Special Speed Limits Enumerated
Section 4
Access Driveways to State Highways
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Section 5
Parking
 
A.
Prohibited on Right-of-Way Near Intersection of State Highway 214 and U.S. Highway 82-380
B.
Parallel Parking on U.S. Highway 82-380
Section 6
One-Way Streets and Alleys
 
A.
Authorized
B.
Designated
CHAPTER 10: UTILITIES
 
Section 1
General Provisions
Superseded by Ordinance 138-98
A.
Definitions
Superseded by Ordinance 138-98
B.
Applicability of Rules
Superseded by Ordinance 138-98
Section 2
Joint Utility System
Superseded by Ordinance 138-98
Section 3
Compliance and Use of Service
Superseded by Ordinance 138-98
Section 4
Application for Service
Superseded by Ordinance 138-98
A.
Application Requirements
Superseded by Ordinance 138-98
B.
Application Binding
Superseded by Ordinance 138-98
C.
Deposit Required
Superseded by Ordinance 138-98
D.
Application May be Declined
Superseded by Ordinance 138-98
Section 5
Billing Policy
Superseded by Ordinance 138-98
A.
Billing Period
Superseded by Ordinance 138-98
B.
Deferred Payment Arrangement
Superseded by Ordinance 138-98
Section 6
Discontinuance of Service
Superseded by Ordinance 138-98
Section 7
Utility Deposits
Superseded by Ordinance 138-98
Section 8
Collection and Disposal of Refuse
Superseded by Ordinance 138-98
Section 9
Joint Utility System Service Extensions
Superseded by Ordinance 138-98
A.
In General
Superseded by Ordinance 138-98
B.
Utilities and Capital Improvements Defined
Superseded by Ordinance 138-98
C.
Costs, Construction, City Share and Agreement
Superseded by Ordinance 138-98
D.
Payment of Owners’ Share
Superseded by Ordinance 138-98
Section 10
Main Line Extensions Outside City Limits
Superseded by Ordinance 138-98
Section 11
Additional Service to Existing Locations
Superseded by Ordinance 138-98
Section 12
Installation Fees
Superseded by Ordinance 138-98
Section 13
Continuity of Service
Superseded by Ordinance 138-98
Section 14
Disruption and Discontinuance of Service
Superseded by Ordinance 138-98
Section 15
Metering
Superseded by Ordinance 138-98
Section 16
Reserved
NIC
Section 17
Inspections
Superseded by Ordinance 138-98
Section 18
Taking Service Without Authority
Superseded by Ordinance 138-98
Section 19
Taking Service After Discontinuance
Superseded by Ordinance 138-98
Section 20
Tampering and Unauthorized Connections
Superseded by Ordinance 138-98
Section 21
Damage or Stealing Property, or Unlawful Use of the Joint Utility System
Superseded by Ordinance 138-98
Section 22
Joint Utility System Fund
Superseded by Ordinance 138-98
Section 23
Rates
Superseded by Ordinance 138-98
Section 24
Water Rates
Superseded by Ordinance 138-98
Section 25
Gas Rates
Superseded by Ordinance 138-98
Section 26
Sewer Rates
Superseded by Ordinance 138-98
Section 27
Sanitation Rates
Superseded by Ordinance 138-98
Section 28
Electric Rates
Superseded by Ordinance 138-98
Section 29
Electric Utility Rate Regulation
Superseded by Ordinance 138-98
A.
Proceedings Before the Regulatory Authority on Proposed Rate Changes
Superseded by Ordinance 138-98
B.
Hearings
Superseded by Ordinance 138-98
C.
Rate Studies by the City
Superseded by Ordinance 138-98
Section 30
Private Security Lighting
Rpld. by Ordinance 138-98
Section 31
Severability
Superseded by Ordinance 138-98
Section 32
Repealer
Superseded by Ordinance 138-98
Section 33
Effective Date
Superseded by Ordinance 138-98
CHAPTER 11: ZONING
 
Section 1
Zoning Ordinance Adopted
Art. 14.100
Section 2
Zoning Commission
Art. 14.200
Exhibit A
Zoning Ordinance
Chapter 14, Exhibit A