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 The abbreviation “NIC” means the provision is not included in this code, though not necessarily repealed.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 | § 11.101 |
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Section 9 | Fiscal Year | Superseded by Ordinance 112-93 |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 | § 1.301 |
B. | Governing Body Established | § 1.302 |
Section 11 | Claims for Damages Against City | |
A. | Filing Claim | § 1.401 |
B. | Council Consideration Required Prior to Suit | § 1.402 |
C. | Notices | § 1.403 |
D. | No Authority to Waive Provisions | § 1.405 |
E. | Notice to Be Sworn To | § 1.406 |
Section 12 | Sales Tax | Superseded by Ord. 161-04 |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 | § 2.201 |
B. | Swine Prohibited | § 2.202 |
C. | Confinement Required | Superseded by Ordinance 158-03 |
D. | Dead Animals | Superseded by Ordinance 158-03 |
E. | Livestock | § 2.205 |
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 | § 2.801 |
B. | Keeping or Harboring | Superseded by Ordinance 158-03 |
C. | Exceptions | Rpld. by Ordinance 158-03 |
D. | Livestock Permit | § 2.804 |
E. | Impoundment, Sale or Disposition of Estrays | § 2.805 |
F. | Sale of Impounded Livestock, Estrays Notice of Sale; Disposition of Proceeds | § 2.806 |
G. | Disposition of Unclaimed Impounded Livestock, Wild Animals, or Other Animals | § 2.807 |
H. | Confinement of Animal by Owner of Private Premises; Notice to Animal Control Officer | § 2.808 |
Section 8 | Domestic Animals | |
A. | Notice of Violation | § 2.901 |
B. | Notice to Owner of Tagged Animals | § 2.902 |
C. | Redemption Requirements | § 2.903 |
D. | Disposition of Unclaimed or Unredeemed Animals | § 2.904 |
Section 9 | Rabies Control | |
A. | Report of Bite Cases by Physicians; General Public | § 2.1001 |
B. | Quarantine Regulations; Pathological Examination | § 2.1002 |
C. | Citywide Quarantine | § 2.1003 |
D. | Killing, Removing from City and Disposal of Carcass | § 2.1004 |
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 | § 3.102 |
C. | Appeals and Variances | § 3.103 |
D. | Liability of City Under this Section | § 3.104 |
E. | Permits and Fees | § 3.105 |
F. | Trench Safety | § 3.106 |
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 | § 3.302 |
C. | Appeals and Variances | § 3.303 |
D. | Liability of City Under this Section | § 3.304 |
E. | Permits and Fees | § 3.305 |
F. | License | § 3.306 |
Section 4 | Gas Code | |
A. | Standard Gas Code Adopted | Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code |
B. | Gas Inspector | § 3.402 |
C. | Appeals and Variances | § 3.403 |
D. | Liability of City Under this Section | § 3.404 |
E. | Permits and Fees | § 3.405 |
Section 5 | Mechanical Code | |
A. | Standard Mechanical Code Adopted | Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code |
B. | Inspections | § 3.502 |
C. | Appeals and Variances | § 3.503 |
D. | Liability of City Under this Section | § 3.504 |
E. | Permits and Fees | § 3.505 |
Section 6 | Floodplain Management Regulations | |
A. | Statutory Authorization | § 3.601 |
B. | Findings of Fact | § 3.602 |
C. | Statement of Purpose | § 3.603 |
D. | Methods of Reducing Flood Losses | § 3.604 |
E. | Definitions | § 3.605 |
F. | General Provisions | § 3.606 |
G. | Administration | § 3.607 |
H. | Provisions for Flood Hazard Reduction | § 3.608 |
Section 7 | Electrical Code | |
A. | National Electrical Code Adopted | § 3.701 |
B. | Inspections | § 3.702 |
C. | Appeals and Variances | § 3.703 |
D. | Liability of City Under this Section | § 3.704 |
E. | Permit Required | § 3.705 |
F. | Permits and Fees | § 3.706 |
G. | Application of Permit | § 3.707 |
H. | Master Electrician’s License and City Registration Required | § 3.708 |
I. | Suspension of City Registration Certificate | § 3.709 |
CHAPTER 4: BUSINESS REGULATIONS | ||
Section 1 | Oil and Gas Wells | |
A. | Definitions | § 4.101 |
B. | Permits Required | § 4.102 |
C. | Permit Application and Filing Fee | § 4.103 |
D. | Permits; Issuance or Refusal to Issue | § 4.104 |
E. | Permit Termination | § 4.105 |
F. | Supplemental Permit for Deep Drilling | § 4.106 |
G. | Permittee’s Insurance and Bond | § 4.107 |
H. | Use of Streets and Alleys | § 4.108 |
I. | Streets and Alleys; Obstructions; Permits | § 4.109 |
J. | Proximity of Well to Buildings | § 4.110 |
K. | Derrick and Rig Types; Those Prohibited; Removal of Those Allowed; Watchmen | § 4.111 |
L. | Operations and Equipment; Called Inspections; Practices and Standards | § 4.112 |
M. | Appointment of Oil and Gas Inspector | § 4.113 |
N. | Cleanliness and Sanitation | § 4.114 |
O. | Storage Tanks and Separators; Types and Requirements | § 4.115 |
P. | Fences Required; Locking Gates; Waiver by Inspector | § 4.116 |
Q. | Fire Prevention; Escape of Gas; Burning; Flaring; General Requirements | § 4.117 |
R. | Violation of Laws or Regulations | § 4.118 |
S. | Disposal of Salt Water | § 4.119 |
Section 2 | Peddlers and Itinerant Vendors or Merchants | |
A. | Exercise of Police Power | § 4.201 |
B. | Unlawful Without License | § 4.202 |
C. | Application | § 4.203 |
D. | Bond | § 4.204 |
E. | Itinerant Vendors or Merchants Defined | § 4.205 |
F. | License Fees | Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code |
G. | Exemptions | § 4.206 |
Section 3 | Housing Discrimination Prohibited | |
A. | Definitions | § 4.301 |
B. | Discrimination in the Sale or Rental of Housing Unlawful | § 4.303 |
C. | Discrimination in the Financing of Housing | § 4.304 |
D. | Discrimination in the Provision of Brokerage Services | § 4.305 |
E. | Exemptions and Exclusions | § 4.306 |
F. | Fair Housing Administrator | § 4.307 |
G. | Complaints | § 4.308 |
H. | Investigation | § 4.309 |
I. | Cumulative Legal Effect | § 4.310 |
J. | Unlawful Intimidation | § 4.311 |
K. | Cooperation with the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development | § 4.312 |
L. | Education and Public Information | § 4.313 |
M. | Penalty | § 4.314 |
CHAPTER 5: FIRE PROTECTION | ||
Section 1 | Fire Department | |
A. | Created and Established | § 5.101 |
B. | Responsibilities | § 5.102 |
C. | Contract With Volunteer Fire Fighting Association | § 5.103 |
D. | Workers’ Compensation | § 5.104 |
E. | Fire Apparatus Drivers | § 5.105 |
F. | Public Relations | § 5.106 |
G. | Membership | § 5.107 |
H. | Policies and Procedures | § 5.108 |
I. | Grievances | § 5.109 |
J. | Solicitation | § 5.110 |
K. | Financial Obligations | § 5.111 |
L. | Termination | § 5.112 |
M. | Retirement Age | § 5.113 |
N. | Physical Requirements | § 5.114 |
Section 2 | Fire Marshal | |
A. | Position Created | § 5.201 |
B. | Investigation of Fires | § 5.202 |
C. | Investigation of Suspected Arson | § 5.203 |
D. | Right to Enter Premises | § 5.204 |
E. | Fire Prevention Duties | § 5.205 |
Section 3 | Fireworks | |
A. | Unlawful to Discharge | § 5.301 |
B. | Unlawful to Possess | § 5.302 |
C. | Exemptions and Demonstration Permits | § 5.303 |
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 | § 8.101 |
B. | Location or Presence of Junked Vehicles Within City Deemed Public Nuisance; Exceptions | § 8.102 |
C. | Abatement or Removal Order; Contents; Service | § 8.103 |
D. | Removal With Permission of Owner or Occupant | § 8.104 |
E. | Disposal of Junked Vehicle | § 8.105 |
F. | Authority to Enforce | § 8.106 |
G. | Application | § 8.108 |
Section 3 | City Refuse Collection and Litter Abatement | |
A. | Definitions | § 13.3001 |
B. | Accumulation and Collection of Refuse Generally | § 13.3002 |
C. | Duty of Owners, Occupants of Real Property | § 13.3003 |
D. | Containers Required, Use of City Containers | § 13.3004 |
E. | Collection by the City | § 13.3005 |
F. | Maximum Length of Trash or Rubbish | § 13.3006 |
G. | Persons to Provide Own Facilities for Removal and Disposal of Trees, Automobile Bodies, Abandoned Automobiles, Tires, Industrial Waste and Household Appliances, Etc. | § 13.3007 |
H. | Removal of Dirt, Grass, Trash, etc. Resulting From Yard Work or Lot Leveling | § 13.3008 |
I. | Removal and Disposition of Scrap Lumber and Trash Resulting from Construction Projects | § 13.3009 |
J. | Service Charges | Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code |
K. | Payment of Service Charges | Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code |
L. | Burning Prohibited | § 13.3010 |
M. | Disposal in Streets, Etc., Prohibited | § 13.3011 |
N. | Meddling, Tampering with Garbage Prohibited | § 13.3012 |
O. | Littering Prohibited | § 13.3013 |
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 | § 6.201 |
B. | Regulatory Authority | § 6.202 |
C. | Permits, Licenses, or Certificates | § 6.203 |
D. | Inspections | § 6.204 |
E. | Examination and Condemnation of Food | § 6.205 |
F. | Review of Plans | § 6.206 |
G. | Procedure When Infection is Suspected | § 6.207 |
H. | Remedies | § 6.208 |
CHAPTER 7: PERSONNEL | ||
Section 1 | City Administrator | |
A. | Creation of Position | § 9.101 |
B. | Appointment | Amnd. by Ord. 166-04 |
C. | Removal of the City Administrator | § 9.103 |
D. | Compensation and Benefits | § 9.104 |
E. | Powers and Duties of City Administrator | § 9.105 |
F. | Awarding Contracts and Purchasing During Emergencies | § 9.106 |
G. | Bonding | § 9.107 |
Section 2 | City Secretary | |
A. | Creation of Position | § 9.201 |
B. | Appointment | § 9.202 |
C. | Tax Assessor and Collector | Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code |
D. | Compensation and Bond | § 9.203 |
E. | Pay Clerk | § 9.204 |
F. | Duties | § 9.205 |
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 | § 12.301 |
B. | Procedure for Establishing Special Speed Limit | § 12.302 |
C. | Slow Speed | § 12.303 |
D. | Special Speed Limits Enumerated | § 12.304 |
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 | § 12.401 |
B. | Parallel Parking on U.S. Highway 82-380 | § 12.402 |
Section 6 | One-Way Streets and Alleys | |
A. | Authorized | § 12.501 |
B. | Designated | § 12.502 |
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 |