This table shows the location or gives the disposition of the chapters, sections and subsections of the 1997 Big Lake Code of Ordinances within this revised code. The abbreviation “NIC” means the provision is not included in this code, though not necessarily repealed.
1997 CODE OF ORDINANCES
2010 CODE OF ORDINANCES
TITLE I GENERAL PROVISIONS
 
Chapter 10 General Provisions
 
§ 10.01
Title of code
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 10.02
Interpretation
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 10.03
Application to future ordinances
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 10.04
Captions
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 10.05
Definitions
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 10.06
Rules of interpretation
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 10.07
Severability
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 10.08
Reference to other sections
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 10.09
Reference to offices
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 10.10
Errors and omissions
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 10.11
Official time
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 10.12
Reasonable time
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 10.13
Ordinances repealed
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 10.14
Ordinances unaffected
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 10.15
Effective date of ordinance
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 10.16
Repeal or modification of ordinance
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 10.17
Ordinances which amend or supplement code
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 10.18
Section histories; statutory references
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 10.99
General penalty
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
TITLE III ADMINISTRATION
 
Chapter 30 Personnel Policy
 
General Provisions
 
§ 30.01
Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS); election to participate; adoption by reference
Substance Abuse Policy
 
§ 30.10
Policy
§ 30.11
Definitions
§ 30.12
Violations; disciplinary action
§ 30.13
Preventive acts
§ 30.14
Appeals process
§ 30.15
Drug testing
§ 30.16
Employee assistance program
§ 30.17
Coordination with law enforcement
§ 30.18
Reservation of rights
§ 30.19
Policy in addition to other law
Chapter 31 Records Management
 
§ 31.01
Definitions
§ 31.02
City records declared public property
§ 31.03
Policy
§ 31.04
Designation of records management officer; duties
§ 31.05
Establishment of records management committee
§ 31.06
Records management plan to be developed; approval and authority
§ 31.07
Duties and responsibilities of department head
§ 31.08
Designation of records liaison officers; duties and responsibilities
§ 31.09
Records control schedules to be developed; approval; filing with state
§ 31.10
Implementation of records control schedules; destruction of records under schedule
§ 31.11
Destruction of unscheduled records
§ 31.12
Records center
Chapter 32 Taxation
 
Room Occupancy Tax
 
§ 32.01
Definitions
Amnd. by Ord. 13-03-05-1
§ 32.02
Extraterritorial jurisdiction
Amnd. by Ord. 13-03-05-1
§ 32.03
Levy of tax; rate; exceptions
Amnd. by Ord. 13-03-05-1
§ 32.04
Collection
Amnd. by Ord. 13-03-05-1
§ 32.05
Reports
Amnd. by Ord. 13-03-05-1
§ 32.06
Use of proceeds
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 32.07
Reimbursement
Amnd. by Ord. 13-03-05-1
Ad Valorem Tax
 
§ 32.20
Levy of tax
§ 32.21
Collection
§ 32.22
Lien for unpaid taxes; interest
§ 32.99
Penalty
Amnd. by Ord. 13-03-05-1
Chapter 33 Emergency Management
 
§ 33.01
Organization
§ 33.02
Emergency management director - powers and duties
§ 33.03
Emergency management plan
§ 33.04
Interjurisdictional program
§ 33.05
Override
§ 33.06
Liability
§ 33.07
Commitment of fun
§ 33.08
Offenses
§ 33.09
Limitations
§ 33.99
Penalty
TITLE V PUBLIC WORKS
 
Chapter 50 Public Utilities
 
§ 50.01
Utility rates and other fees
§ 50.02
Water and gas service; meter removal for delinquent accounts
§ 50.03
Water rates
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 50.04
Connection to sanitary sewer service required; separate meters
§ 50.05
Tampering with meters and like prohibited
Chapter 51 Solid Waste
 
General Provisions
 
§ 51.01
Definitions
§ 51.02
Scope
§ 51.03
Containers or receptacles required; specifications
§ 51.04
Illegally dumped materials on private property; removal
Collection Procedures
 
§ 51.15
Residential collection
§ 51.16
Collection procedures; placement of containers; alleys
§ 51.17
Collection from apartments and commercial establishments
§ 51.18
Collection from downtown area
§ 51.19
Dead animals
§ 51.20
Materials not handled by city
§ 51.21
Billing for solid waste collection
§ 51.22
Processing; disposal
§ 51.23
Payment procedures; discontinuing service
§ 51.99
Penalty
TITLE VII TRAFFIC CODE
 
Chapter 70 General Provisions
 
General Provisions
 
§ 70.01
Definitions
§ 70.02
Payment of fines
§ 70.03
Failure to obey notice or summons
§ 70.04
Council to make and enforce regulations
§ 70.05
Law enforcement officers to direct traffic
§ 70.06
Obedience to law enforcement officers
§ 70.07
Application of provisions
Traffic-Control Devices
 
§ 70.20
Conformance with state manual
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 70.21
Installation of devices
§ 70.22
Obedience to devices; presumption of legality
§ 70.23
Application to emergency vehicles
§ 70.24
Unauthorized devices
§ 70.25
Injury to devices unlawful
§ 70.26
Stop signs
§ 70.99
Penalty
Chapter 71 Traffic Regulations
 
General Regulations
 
§ 71.01
Mufflers required; prevention of noise
§ 71.02
Riding motorcycles
§ 71.03
Clinging to vehicle
§ 71.04
Cutting across property
§ 71.05
Weight restrictions; truck routes
§ 71.06
Funeral processions and the like
§ 71.07
Following emergency vehicles
§ 71.08
Driving over fire hose
Operation of Vehicles
 
§ 71.20
Starting parked vehicle
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 71.21
Driving on sidewalk prohibited
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 71.22
Emerging from alley, driveway, or building
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 71.23
Backing
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 71.24
General speed limit
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 71.25
Drivers must drive on right side of roadway; exceptions
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 71.26
Passing vehicles proceeding in opposite direction
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 71.27
Overtaking vehicle on left; restrictions
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 71.28
Overtaking vehicle on the right
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 71.29
Following too closely
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Turning Movements
 
§ 71.40
Turning at intersections
§ 12.03.011
§ 71.41
Turning and required signals
§ 12.03.012
§ 71.42
U-turns
§ 12.03.013
Chapter 72 Stopping, Standing, and Parking
 
General Provisions
 
§ 72.01
Stopping, standing, and parking prohibited in certain places
§ 72.02
Unattended vehicles not to be left running
§ 72.03
Parallel parking
§ 72.04
Angle parking
Parking Area Regulations
 
§ 72.15
Definition
§ 72.16
Prohibited uses of motor vehicle in parking areas
§ 72.17
Other acts prohibited in parking areas
§ 72.18
Littering prohibited
Chapter 73 Traffic Schedules
 
Schedule I. Speed Limits
Superseded by Ord. 12-09-18-1
Schedule II. Truck Routes
Amnd. by Ord. 13-11-05-1
Schedule III. Stop Intersections
Amnd. by Ord. 15-05-05-1
Chapter 74 Parking Schedules
 
Schedule I. No Parking Zones
Schedule II. Parallel Parking
TITLE IX GENERAL REGULATIONS
 
Chapter 90 Animals
 
General Provisions
 
§ 90.001
Definitions
§ 90.002
Nuisance animals
§ 90.003
Citation for violation
§ 90.004
Authority of municipal court; abatement
§ 90.005
Tampering with traps set by animal control prohibited
§ 90.006
Steel jaw traps prohibited; exception for animal control department
§ 90.007
Interference with animal control prohibited
§ 90.008
Injuring or killing animal with vehicle; notification of owner or animal control
§ 90.009
Reward for information leading to arrest for malicious poisoning
§ 90.010
Destruction of animals by animal control; notification of owner
Keeping Dogs or Cats
 
§ 90.020
Registration of dogs and cats required; license fee
§ 90.021
Rabies vaccination required
§ 90.022
Owner responsible to control animal; vicious dogs; female animals in heat restricted
§ 90.023
Running-at-large prohibited
§ 90.024
Care and maintenance requirements
§ 90.025
Keeping excessive number of dogs or cats
Dangerous Dogs
 
§ 90.035
Definitions
§ 90.036
Designation of dangerous dog; appeal
§ 90.037
Owner requirements; registration; restraint; insurance
§ 90.038
Registration procedure
§ 90.039
Attack by dangerous dog; offense; destruction
§ 90.040
Violations
Impoundment Provisions
 
§ 90.050
Nuisance animals to be impounded
§ 90.051
Impoundment of animals running-at-large
§ 90.052
Duration of impoundment
§ 90.053
Notification of owner
§ 90.054
Proof of vaccination required
§ 90.055
Pound fees
Amnd. by Ord. 070501-1
§ 90.056
Disposition of unclaimed animals; adoption fee
Quarantine and Rabies Control
 
§ 90.065
Physicians to report all animal bites and scratches
§ 90.066
Destruction or removal of animal suspected of rabies prohibited
§ 90.067
Quarantine of animals which have bitten or scratched a person
§ 90.068
Failure to surrender animal for quarantine unlawful
§ 90.069
Reclaim of animal if free from rabies; reclaim fee
§ 90.070
Death of animal under quarantine; head to be examined by health department
§ 90.071
Quarantine fees
§ 90.072
City-wide quarantine
Livestock Provisions; Beekeeping
 
§ 90.085
Permit required; application; fee
§ 90.086
Inspection prior to issuance of permit
§ 90.087
Inspections upon complaint
§ 90.088
Permit requirements
§ 90.089
Hogs and pigs prohibited; exceptions
§ 90.090
Bee keeping; permit; number of hives restricted
Keeping Wild or Dangerous Animals
 
§ 90.100
Definition
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 90.101
Permit required
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 90.102
Conditions required for issuance of permit
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 90.103
Inspections; fee
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 90.104
Permit fees
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 90.105
Number of wild or dangerous animals restricted
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 90.106
Exceptions to provisions
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Animal Establishments
 
§ 90.120
Permit required; fee
§ 90.121
Permit conditions; inspections; revocation of permit
§ 90.999
Penalties
Chapter 91 Fire Prevention
 
§ 91.01
Standard Fire Prevention Code adopted by reference
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 91.02
Reward for information leading to arrest for arson; placarding
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 91.03
Fireworks prohibited
Amnd. by Ord. 060117-1
Chapter 92 Nuisances
 
§ 92.01
Grass and weeds; growth restrictions
§ 92.02
Accumulation of junk; unsightly or unsanitary matter
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 92.03
Removal of nuisance
§ 92.04
Failure to comply; abatement by city
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Chapter 93 Junked Vehicles
 
§ 93.01
Definitions
§ 93.02
Application of provisions
§ 93.03
Authority of police to enforce
§ 93.04
Declaration of nuisance; exceptions
§ 93.05
Abatement or removal order; contents; service
§ 93.06
Public hearing prior to removal
§ 93.07
Notification of removal to Texas department of highways and transportation
§ 93.08
Police to administer removal
§ 93.09
Vehicle not to be made operable after removal
§ 93.10
Removal with permission of owner or occupant
§ 93.11
Disposal of junked vehicle
Chapter 94 Streets and Sidewalks
 
General Provisions
 
§ 94.01
Petition to close streets
Excavations
 
§ 94.10
Identification and notification of excavators
§ 94.11
Notification of city of intent to excavate
§ 94.12
Line location order
§ 94.13
Response to notification
§ 94.14
Post-excavation inspection
§ 94.15
Violation; liability for damages
§ 94.99
Penalty
TITLE XI BUSINESS REGULATIONS
 
Chapter 110 Amusements
 
§ 110.01
Scope; responsibility for violation
§ 110.02
Exceptions to provision
§ 110.03
Authority of council
§ 110.04
Permit required
§ 110.05
Application for permit
§ 110.06
Issuance of permit; fee
§ 110.07
Location; hours of operation
§ 110.08
Operation without permit; violations
Chapter 111 Itinerant Merchants and Vendors
 
§ 111.01
Definitions
§ 111.02
Purpose
Amnd. by Ord. 171219-01
§ 111.03
Exceptions to provisions
Amnd. by Ord. 171219-01
§ 111.04
Application for license
Amnd. by Ord. 171219-01
§ 111.05
License fees
Amnd. by Ord. 171219-01
§ 111.06
Mobile service units prohibited
Chapter 112 Oil and Gas Wells
 
§ 112.01
Regulations adopted by reference
Chapter 113 Sexually Orientated Businesses
 
§ 113.01
Purpose and intent
§ 113.02
Definitions
§ 113.03
Classification
§ 113.04
Location
§ 113.05
Sexually explicit films and videos
§ 113.06
Exemptions
§ 113.07
Permits
 
 
(A) General requirements
 
(B) Permits required
 
(C) Issuance or denial of any permit
 
(D) Application requirements
 
(E) Public notice of pending application
 
(F) Renewal of permit
 
(G) Transfer of permit
 
(H) Revocation of permit
 
(I) Appeal
 
(J) Permit fee
§ 113.08
Specific violations
§ 113.09
Nonconforming uses
TITLE XIII GENERAL OFFENSES
 
Chapter 130 General Offenses
 
General Provisions
 
§ 130.01
Giving wrong name or address to police
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 130.02
Discharge of firearms prohibited
Littering
 
§ 130.10
Definition
§ 130.11
Littering and posting handbills prohibited
§ 130.12
Maintenance of premises require
Curfew for Minors
 
§ 130.25
Definition
Superseded by Ord. 080617-2
§ 130.26
Offense
Superseded by Ord. 080617-2
§ 130.27
Defenses
Superseded by Ord. 080617-2
§ 130.28
Enforcement
Superseded by Ord. 080617-2
§ 130.29
Jurisdiction of court
Superseded by Ord. 080617-2
§ 130.99
Penalty
 
 
(A) Penalty for violation of chapter
 
(B) Penalty for violation of sections 130.10 - 130.12
 
(C) Penalty for violation of sections 130.26 - 130.28
Superseded by Ord. 080617-2
TITLE XV LAND USAGE
 
Chapter 150 Building Regulations; Dangerous Buildings
 
Standard Codes
 
§ 150.01
Standard codes adopted by reference
 
 
(A) Adoption
 
 
(1) Standard Building Code
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
 
(2) Standard Code for the Elimination or Repair of Unsafe Buildings
 
(3) Standard Gas Code
 
(4) Standard Housing Code
 
(5) Standard Mechanical Code
 
(6) Standard Plumbing Code
 
(B) Reference to officials
§ 150.02
Building and construction permit fees
Dangerous and Dilapidated Buildings
 
§ 150.15
Definitions; dangerous structures declared nuisance
§ 150.16
Appointment of building inspector; authority to order abatement
§ 150.17
Building inspector to examine building; written notice of violation
§ 150.18
Placarding of unsafe building
§ 150.19
Public hearing; service of notice to owner
§ 150.20
Procedures of public hearing
§ 150.21
Abatement by city
§ 150.22
Recovery of expenses; lien
§ 150.23
Disposition of personal property not removed by owner
§ 150.99
Penalty
Chapter 151 Electrical Regulations
 
General Provisions
 
§ 151.01
National Electrical Code adopted
§ 151.02
Compliance
§ 151.03
Permit required
§ 151.04
Permit and inspection fees
§ 151.05
Approval by electrical inspector prior to turning on current
Electrical Inspector
 
§ 151.15
Office created
§ 151.16
Duties of inspector
§ 151.17
Appeal from rulings
§ 151.18
Interference with inspector prohibited
§ 3.02.474
§ 151.19
Violations; injunction
Chapter 152 Mobile Homes
 
General Provisions
 
§ 152.01
Definitions
Amnd. by Ord. 11-08-02-1
§ 152.02
Mobile home permit required; application
Amnd. by Ord. 11-08-02-1
§ 152.03
Authority of fire and building codes; compliance prior to installation
Amnd. by Ord. 11-08-02-1
§ 152.04
Specifications for installation
Amnd. by Ord. 11-08-02-1
§ 152.05
Enclosure of subfloor area required on permanent habitations
§ 152.06
Minimum size of mobile home space and lot
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 152.07
Development and maintenance of mobile home park
 
 
(A) Development
Amnd. by Ord. 11-08-02-1
 
(B) Maintenance
Amnd. by Ord. 11-08-02-1
Recreational Vehicles
 
§ 152.20
Development of recreational vehicle parks
Amnd. by Ord. 11-08-02-1
§ 152.21
Maintenance and utilities
Amnd. by Ord. 11-08-02-1
§ 152.22
Spacing requirements; placement of recreational vehicles
Amnd. by Ord. 11-08-02-1
§ 152.23
Mobile homes in recreational vehicle parks
Amnd. by Ord. 11-08-02-1
§ 152.24
Exceptions to provisions
 
 
(A) RVs used by visitors of residences
Amnd. by Ord. 11-08-02-1
 
(B) Recreational vehicles in mobile home parks and/or mobile home lots
Amnd. by Ord. 11-08-02-1
§ 152.99
Penalty
Amnd. by Ord. 11-08-02-1
Chapter 153 Flood Damage Prevention
 
General Provisions
 
§ 153.01
Statutory authorization
§ 153.02
Findings of fact
§ 153.03
Statement of purpose
§ 153.04
Methods of reducing flood loss
§ 153.05
Definitions
§ 153.06
Application; jurisdiction
§ 153.07
Basis for establishing areas of special flood hazard
§ 153.08
Compliance with provisions
§ 153.09
Abrogation and greater restrictions
§ 153.10
Interpretation
§ 153.11
Warning and disclaimer of liability
Permits
 
§ 153.20
Development permit required
§ 153.21
Application
§ 153.22
Approval or denial
Flood Hazard Reduction
 
§ 153.30
General standards
§ 153.31
Specific standards where base flood elevation data provided
§ 153.32
Standards for subdivision proposals
Administration and Enforcement
 
§ 153.40
Floodplain administrator; duties and responsibilities
§ 153.41
Variance procedures
Chapter 154 Subdivisions
 
Procedure for Subdivision Approval
 
§ 154.01
Council approval required
§ 154.02
Preliminary plat
§ 154.03
Replats
§ 154.04
Plat requirements
§ 154.05
Inspection and certification
§ 154.06
Expense of improvements covered by subdivider
§ 154.07
Bond required prior to final plat approval
§ 154.08
Legal expenses responsibility of subdivider
§ 154.09
Fee schedule
Extraterritorial Jurisdiction
 
§ 154.20
Extension to extraterritorial jurisdiction
§ 154.21
Violation not to constitute misdemeanor
§ 154.22
Injunction of violation
§ 154.99
Penalty