This table shows the location or gives the disposition of the chapters, sections and subsections of the 2005 Memphis Code of Ordinances within this revised code. The abbreviation “NIC” means the provision is not included in this code, though not necessarily repealed.
2005 CODE OF ORDINANCES
2023 CODE OF ORDINANCES
CHAPTER 1 ADMINISTRATION: OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
 
Article 1
The Council
 
§ 1-1
Election, date of election and governance
§2.02.001
Article 2
Wards and Boundaries Established
 
§ 1-2
Finding of council
§2.02.002(a)
§ 1-3
Ward 1
§2.02.002(b)
§ 1-4
Ward 2
§2.02.002(c)
§ 1-5
Ward 3
§2.02.002(d)
§ 1-6
Ward 4
§2.02.002(e)
Article 3
Meetings of the Council
 
§ 1-7
(a)
§2.02.031
 
(b)
§2.02.032
 
(c)
§2.02.033
 
(d)
§2.02.034
§§ 1-8—1-25 Reserved
 
Article 4
Comprehensive Emergency Management
 
§ 1-26
Organization
§1.02.001
§ 1-27
Emergency management director
§1.02.002
§ 1-28
Emergency management plan
§1.02.003
§ 1-29
Inter-jurisdictional program
§1.02.004
§ 1-30
Override
§1.02.005
§ 1-31
Liability
§1.02.006
§ 1-32
Commitment of funds
§1.02.007
§ 1-33
Oath
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2023 Code
§ 1-34
Displaying lights
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2023 Code
§ 1-35
Operating sirens, etc.
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2023 Code
§ 1-36
Offenses; penalties
§1.02.008
Article 5
Compensation by Fees
 
§ 1-37
City attorney to be paid on a contractual basis
§2.03.001
§ 1-38
Fees to be collected and deposited in general fund
§2.01.002
§§ 1-39—1-60 Reserved
 
Article 6
Old-Age and Survivors Insurance
 
§ 1-61
To enter into agreements
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2023 Code
§ 1-62
Mayor appointed agent
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2023 Code
§ 1-63
City secretary to make assessments
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2023 Code
§ 1-64
Money allocated; social security
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2023 Code
§ 1-65
Retirement and health care benefits
§2.03.031
§§ 1-66—1-80 Reserved
 
CHAPTER 2 ANIMALS
 
Article 1
Dogs, Cats, and Other Animals
 
§ 2-1
Definitions
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2023 Code
§ 2-2
Regulations and registration for kennels and catteries
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2023 Code
§ 2-3
Limitation on the number of dogs and cats
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2023 Code
§ 2-4
Restraint
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2023 Code
§ 2-5
Public nuisance
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2023 Code
§ 2-6
Impoundment
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2023 Code
§ 2-7
Redemption of impounded animals
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2023 Code
§ 2-8
Impoundment fees
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2023 Code
§ 2-9
Confinement of certain dogs and other animals
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2023 Code
§ 2-10
Rabies control
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2023 Code
§ 2-11
Records
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2023 Code
§§ 2-12—2-16 Reserved
 
§ 2-17
Penalty
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2023 Code
Article 2
Fowl not to Run at Large
 
§ 2-18
Fowl not to run at large
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2023 Code
§ 2-19
To be impounded
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2023 Code
Article 3
Hogs not to be Kept within City
 
§ 2-20
Hogs not to be kept within city
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2023 Code
Article 4
Venomous Reptiles not to be kept within the City
 
§ 2-21
Venomous reptiles not to be kept within the city
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2023 Code
Article 5
Enclosures in Which Animals are Kept
 
§ 2-22
Definitions
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2023 Code
§ 2-23
To be kept clean
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2023 Code
§ 2-19 [sic]
Not to dump waste in streets
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2023 Code
§ 2-20 [sic]
Penalty
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2023 Code
CHAPTER 3 BUILDING, PLUMBING, AND ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS
Article 1
Building Code and Regulations
 
§ 3-1
International Residential Code adopted
§4.02.031
§ 3-2
Definitions
§4.02.032
§ 3-3
Penalty
§4.02.033
§ 3-4
Building official
§4.01.001
§ 3-5
Fire limits defined
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2023 Code
§ 3-6
Wood shingles permitted outside fire limits on dwellings and accessory buildings
§4.02.034
§ 3-7
Building permit required; fee
§4.02.035
Article 2
Plumbing: Water and Drainage; Gas Piping
 
§ 3-8
International Plumbing Code adopted
§4.02.061
§ 3-9
Permit and inspection fees
§4.02.062
§ 3-14
Penalty
§4.02.063
Article 3
Electrical Installations
 
§ 3-15
Electrical code adopted
§4.02.091
§ 3-16
Standards
§4.02.092
§ 3-17
Establishment of the office of electrical inspector
§4.02.093
§ 3-18
Duties
§4.02.094
§ 3-19
Permits
§4.02.095
§§ 3-20—3-26 Reserved
 
§ 3-27
Inspection
§4.02.096
§ 3-28
Licensing of electricians
§4.02.097
§ 3-29
License to individual
§4.02.098
§ 3-30
Bond requirements are repealed and this section is reserved for future use
 
§ 3-31
Qualification
§4.02.099
§ 3-32
Failure to comply
§4.02.100
§ 3-33
Penalty
§4.02.101
CHAPTER 4 BUSINESS AND OCCUPATIONS
Article 1
Itinerant Venders, Peddlers, etc.
 
§ 4-1
Exercise of police power
§5.04.001
§ 4-2
License required
§5.04.002
§ 4-3
Application for license
§5.04.003
§ 4-4
Bond requirements are repealed and this section is reserved for future use
 
§ 4-5
Itinerant merchant or vendor defined
§5.04.004
§ 4-6
License fee
§5.04.005
§ 4-7
Exceptions
§5.04.006
§ 4-8
Persons engaged in interstate commerce
§5.04.007
§ 4-9
Hours allowable
§5.04.008
§ 4-10
Penalty
§5.04.009
§§ 4-11—4-20 Reserved
 
Article 2
Selling Merchandise on Public Square, Streets, and Sidewalks
 
§ 4-21
Not to sell on the public square
§5.01.001(a)
§ 4-22
Not to sell on streets within two blocks of public square
§5.01.001(b)
§ 4-23
Not to sell on certain sidewalks
§5.01.001(c)
§ 4-24
Not to sell in certain alleys
§5.01.001(d)
§ 4-25
Penalty
§5.01.001(e)
§§ 4-26—4-35 Reserved
 
Article 3
Billiard Tables: Licensing (Repealed)
 
§§ 4-39—4-50 Reserved
 
Article 4
Carnivals and Tent Shows
 
§ 4-51
Permit required
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2023 Code
§ 4-52
Definition
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2023 Code
§ 4-53
Application for permit
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2023 Code
§ 4-54
Permit issuance
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2023 Code
§ 4-55
Mayor to determine extra policemen; fee; permit to be issued
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2023 Code
§ 4-56
Unlawful, games, etc.; revocation of permit
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2023 Code
§ 4-57
Location of carnivals and tent shows
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2023 Code
§ 4-58
Unlawful to operate after a permit expires or is revoked
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2023 Code
§ 4-59
Penalty
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2023 Code
§ 4-60
Mayor to supervise
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2023 Code
CHAPTER 5 CEMETERIES
Article 1
Fairlawn Cemetery
 
§ 5-1
Fairlawn Cemetery committee
§10.04.031
§ 5-2
Cemetery rules
§10.04.032
§ 5-3
Rules applying to Lawn Section
§10.04.033(a)
§ 5-4
Additional rules for Lawn Section
§10.04.033(b)
CHAPTER 6 CITY FINANCE AND BUSINESS
Article 1
Sales and Use Tax (Reserved)
 
§§ 6-1—6-10 Reserved
 
Article 2
Reinvestment Zone
 
§ 6-11
Limits of Enterprize and Reinvestment Zones
§2.05.001
Article 3
Room Occupancy Tax
 
§ 6-12
Definitions
Amnd. by Ord. 659
§ 6-13
Levy of tax; rate; exception
Amnd. by Ord. 659
§ 6-14
Collection
Amnd. by Ord. 659
§ 6-15
Reports
Amnd. by Ord. 659
§ 6-16
City secretary procedures
Amnd. by Ord. 659
§ 6-17
Penalties
Amnd. by Ord. 659
§ 6-18
Use of proceeds
Amnd. by Ord. 659
CHAPTER 7 FIRE PREVENTION
Article 1
Fire Prevention Code
 
§ 7-1
Fire prevention code adopted
§6.03.001
§ 7-2
Fire department to enforce code
§6.03.002
§ 7-3
Definitions
§6.03.003
§ 7-4
Establishment of limits of districts in which storage of explosives and blasting agents is to be prohibited
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2023 Code
§ 7-5
Reserved
 
§ 7-6
Establishment of limits in which bulk storage of liquefied gases is to be restricted
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2023 Code
§ 7-7
Modifications
§6.03.004
§ 7-8
Appeals
§6.03.005
§ 7-9
New materials, processes, or occupancies which may require permits
§6.03.006
§ 7-10
Violations
§6.03.007
Article 2
Fire Marshal
 
§ 7-11
Office created; appointment; salary
§6.02.001
§ 7-12
Duties of fire marshal; records
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2023 Code
§ 7-13
Testimony to be taken; arrest of offenders; etc.
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2023 Code
§ 7-14
Witnesses; testimony; oaths; private investigations
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2023 Code
§ 7-15
May enter and examine premises
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2023 Code
§ 7-16
May enter upon premises; remedial actions; etc.
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2023 Code
Article 3
Fireworks
 
§ 7-17
Definitions
§6.04.001
§ 7-18
Fireworks prohibited
§6.04.002
§ 7-19
Exceptions
§6.04.003
§ 7-20
Fireworks a public nuisance
§6.04.004
§ 7-21
Penalties
§6.04.005
§ 7-22
Territorial applicability
§6.04.006
Article 4
Arson Reward
 
§ 7-23
Reward offered
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2023 Code
Article 5
Burning of Solid Waste Prohibited
 
§ 7-24
Burning within corporate limits prohibited
§6.05.001
§ 7-25
Burning within municipal airport prohibited
§6.05.002
§ 7-26
Fire department supervision
§6.05.003
§ 7-27
Penalty
§6.05.004
CHAPTER 8 FOOD (Reserved)
CHAPTER 9 GARBAGE AND OTHER REFUSE
Article 1
Solid Waste: Collection and Disposal
 
§ 9-1
Definitions
§12.03.001
§ 9-2
To use receptacles provided by city
§12.03.002
§ 9-3
Specifications of receptacles
§12.03.003
§ 9-4
Placing of receptacles, etc.
§12.03.004
§ 9-5
To allow receptacles to be placed by city
§12.03.005
§ 9-6
Materials which city will not remove
§12.03.007
§ 9-7
Owner to cause dead animals to be removed
§12.03.009
§ 9-8
Burning solid waste materials
§12.03.010
§ 9-9
Charges for collection
§12.03.011
§ 9-10
Extra charges for unscheduled collections
§12.03.012
§ 9-11
Monthly statement
§12.03.013
§ 9-12
Liquids to be drained; animal matter
§12.03.008
§ 9-13
Receptacles not meeting requirements
§12.03.006
§ 9-14
Penalty
§12.03.014
CHAPTER 10 GENERAL AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Article 1
Official Map of City
 
§ 10-1
Plat and map adopted
§2.01.001(a)
§ 10-2
Declared to be official map and plat of city
§2.01.001(b)
Article 2
Memphis Public Library
 
§ 10-3
[Purpose]
§10.03.031
§ 10-4
Organization of the public library committee
§10.03.032
§ 10-5
Appointment of the public library committee
§10.03.033
§ 10-6
Term of office
§10.03.034
§ 10-7
Vacancies
§10.03.035
§ 10-8
Removal from office
§10.03.036
§ 10-9
Duties of the public library committee
§10.03.037
Head Librarian
 
 
§ 10-11
Appointment
§10.03.061
§ 10-12
Compensation
§10.03.062
§ 10-13
Duties
§10.03.063
§ 10-14
Regulations for the operation of the Memphis Public Library
§10.03.001
§ 10-15
Providing for the finance of the Memphis Public Library
§10.03.002
Article 3
Fair Housing
 
§ 10-16
Fair housing policy
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2023 Code
§ 10-17
Definitions
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2023 Code
§ 10-18
Unlawful practices
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2023 Code
§ 10-19
Exemptions
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2023 Code
§ 10-20
Procedure for complaint
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2023 Code
§ 10-21
Other remedies
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2023 Code
§ 10-22
Penalties
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2023 Code
CHAPTER 11 HEALTH, SAFETY, AND NUISANCES
Article 1
Privies
 
§ 11-1
Privies to be connected to sewer when; construction
§12.05.001(a)
§ 11-2
Violation to constitute a nuisance; abatement
§12.05.001(b)
§ 11-3
Penalty
§12.05.001(c)
Article 2
Stagnant Water, Filth, Weeds, Rubbish, etc., not to be Allowed to Accumulate on Property
 
§ 11-4
Not to permit places where water may accumulate and become stagnant
§7.03.001
§ 11-5
Not to permit accumulation of stagnant water
§7.03.002
§ 11-6
Not to permit filth, etc., to remain on premises
§7.03.003
§ 11-7
Not to allow weeds, rubbish, etc., to accumulate or grow
§7.03.004
§ 11-8
Failure to prevent stagnant water, filth, etc.; city may act
§7.03.005
§ 11-9
Failure to prevent weeds, rubbish, etc.; city may act
§7.03.006
§ 11-10
Mayor to file statement of expenses; lien on property
§7.03.008
§ 11-11
Penalty
§7.03.009
Article 3
Miscellaneous Nuisances Defined; Abatement
 
§ 11-12
Certain nuisances defined
§8.05.001
§ 11-13
Penalty
§8.05.002
§ 11-14
Owner to abate nuisances; complaint to be made
§8.05.003
§ 11-15
City officers to abate
§8.05.004
§ 11-16
Not to permit cellars, etc., to become offensive, etc.
§8.05.005
§ 11-17
Privies to be prohibited with exceptions
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2023 Code
§ 11-18
Penalty for violating above section
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2023 Code
§ 11-19
Location of telephone, telegraph and electric poles
§8.05.006
§ 11-20
Limbs of trees a nuisance when
§8.05.007(a)
§ 11-21
Owners and occupants to remove boughs
§8.05.007(b)
§ 11-22
Shrubs, etc., placed on city property a nuisance when; abatement
§8.05.008
§ 11-23
Penalty
§8.05.007(c)
Article 4
Regulation of Junk Vehicles
 
§ 11-24
Definitions
Amnd. by Ord. 674
§ 11-25
Unlawful to create or maintain such nuisance
Amnd. by Ord. 674
§ 11-26
Notice by chief of police of Memphis, Texas
Amnd. by Ord. 674
§ 11-27
Duty of the owner
Amnd. by Ord. 674
§ 11-28
Duty of the chief of police
Amnd. by Ord. 674
§ 11-29
Officers non-compliance, penalty
Amnd. by Ord. 674
§ 11-30
Notice to owner; unoccupied premises
Amnd. by Ord. 674
§ 11-31
Notice to owner; public property or public right-of-way
Amnd. by Ord. 674
§ 11-32
Visible notice to abate nuisance
Amnd. by Ord. 674
§ 11-33
Visible notice not a condition or requirement
Amnd. by Ord. 674
§ 11-34
Expiration period
Amnd. by Ord. 674
§ 11-35
Public hearing: finding and orders of judge
Amnd. by Ord. 674
§ 11-36
Abatement under court order
Amnd. by Ord. 674
Sec, 11-37
Notice to the Texas Department of Transportation
Amnd. by Ord. 674
§ 11-38
Disposition of impounded junked vehicles
Amnd. by Ord. 674
§ 11-39
Penalty
Amnd. by Ord. 674
CHAPTER 12 OFFENSES
Article 1
Radios and Other Machines Making Loud Noise
 
§ 12-1
Unlawful to operate in loud tone
§8.03.001
§ 12-2
Operating loud speakers; exceptions
§8.03.002
§ 12-3
Penalty
§8.03.003
§§ 12-4—12-39 Reserved
 
Article 2
Smoking in Public Buildings Prohibited
 
§ 12-40
Definitions
§7.02.001(a)
§ 11-41 [12-41]
Smoking unlawful
§7.02.001(b)
§ 11-42 [12-42]
Penalty
§7.02.001(c)
Article 3
Curfew Hours for Minors
 
§ 11-43 [12-43]
Definitions
Rpld. by Ord. 691
§ 11-44 [12-44]
Offenses
Rpld. by Ord. 691
§ 11-45 [12-45]
Defenses
Rpld. by Ord. 691
§ 11-46 [12-46]
Enforcement
Rpld. by Ord. 691
§ 11-47 [12-47]
Review of curfew
Rpld. by Ord. 691
§ 11-48 [12-48]
Penalties
Rpld. by Ord. 691
Article 4
Firearms Prohibited
 
§ 11-49 [12-49]
Definitions
§8.04.001(a)
§ 11-50 [12-50]
Carrying of firearms into city buildings prohibited
§8.04.001(b)
§ 11-51 [12-51]
Violation
§8.04.001(c)
CHAPTER 13 PARKS AND RECREATION
Article 1
Park Regulations
 
§ 13-1
Definitions
§10.02.031
§ 13-2
Buildings and other property
§10.02.032
§ 13-3
Trees, shrubbery, lawns
§10.02.033
§ 13-4
Wild animals, birds, etc.
§10.02.034
§ 13-5
Pollution of waters
§10.02.035
§ 13-6
Refuse and trash
§10.02.036
§ 13-7
Traffic
§10.02.037
§ 13-8
Enforcement of traffic regulations
§10.02.038
§ 13-9
Traffic signs
§10.02.039
§ 13-10
Speed of vehicles
§10.02.040
§ 13-11
Operation confined to roads
§10.02.041
§ 13-12
Parking
§10.02.042
§ 13-13
Hunting and firearms
§10.02.043
§ 13-14
Picnic areas
§10.02.044
§ 13-15
Availability
§10.02.045
§ 13-16
Behavior
§10.02.046
§ 13-17
Signs
§10.02.047
§ 13-18
Enforcement
§10.02.048
§ 13-19
Ejectment
§10.02.049
§ 13-20
Seizure of property
§10.02.050
§ 13-21
Penalty
§10.02.051
Article 2
Restricted Park Hours
 
§ 13-22
Restricted hours
§10.02.081
§ 13-23
Reserved for later use
 
§ 13-24
City employee's and agents excepted
§10.02.082
§ 13-25
Permit required
§10.02.083
§ 13-26
Penalty
§10.02.084
CHAPTER 14 PLANNING AND ZONING
Article 1
Planning and Zoning Commission
 
§ 14-1
Composition
§9.02.001
§ 14-2
Appointment
§9.02.002
§ 14-3
Term of office
§9.02.003
§ 14-4
Vacancies
§9.02.004
§ 14-5
Removal from office
§9.02.005
§ 14-6
Adoption of state statutes
§9.02.006
§ 14-7
Department heads, officials and consultants of the city available
§9.02.007
§ 14-8
Appointment of officers, duties of officers
§9.02.008
§ 14-9
Duties of the planning and zoning commission
§9.02.009
Article 2
Subdivision Regulations
 
§ 1
General provisions
 
§ 14-10
Authority
§9.03.001
§ 14-11
Areas of jurisdiction
§9.03.002
§ 14-12
Regulation of various forms of land subdivision
§9.03.003
§ 14-13
Definitions
§9.03.004
§ 2
Design standards
 
§ 14-14
Street plan and relation to adjoining street system
§9.03.031
§ 14-15
Streets not shown in official city plan
§9.03.032
§ 14-16
Minor streets, through traffic
§9.03.033
§ 14-17
Major thoroughfares
§9.03.034
§ 14-18
Relation to other rights-of -way
§9.03.035
§ 14-19
Reserve strips prohibited
§9.03.036
§ 14-20
Street alignment
§9.03.037
§ 14-21
Street rights-of-way and roadway widths
§9.03.038
§ 14-22
Major street frontage-access control
§9.03.039
§ 14-23
Street and subdivision names
§9.03.040
§ 14-24
Street grades
§9.03.041
§ 14-25
Street intersections
§9.03.042
§ 14-26
Street corners
§9.03.043
§ 14-27
Cul-de-sacs and dead-end streets
§9.03.044
§ 14-28
Alleys
§9.03.045
§ 14-29
Minimum dimensions for alleys
§9.03.046
§ 14-30
Utility easements
§9.03.047
§ 14-31
Rear yard easements
§9.03.048
§ 14-32
Storm water easement
§9.03.049
§ 14-33
Blocks
§9.03.050
§ 14-34
Block lengths
§9.03.051
§ 14-35
Lot size, dimensions, access and frontage
§9.03.052
§ 14-36
Marginal land
§9.03.053
§ 14-37
Sidewalks
§9.03.054
§ 14-38
Street signs
§9.03.055
§ 3
Procedure
 
§ 14-39
Preliminary plats
§9.03.081
§ 14-40
Preliminary plat approval/disapproval
§9.03.082
§ 14-41
Preliminary plat data
§9.03.083
§ 14-42
Other data
§9.03.084
§ 14-43
Final plat
§9.03.085
§ 14-44
Time of submission
§9.03.086
§ 14-45
Date required
§9.03.087
§ 14-46
Fees
§§ 9.03.088, A3.002
§ 4
Required improvements
 
§ 14-47
Monument
§9.03.121
§ 14-48
Improvements
§9.03.122
§ 14-49
Size restrictions on lots with septic or sewage disposal devices
§9.03.123
§ 14-50
Public sites and open spaces
§9.03.124
§ 14-51
Notice of proposed public site or open space
§9.03.125
§ 14-52
Public site or open space size exception
§9.03.126
§ 14-53
Title opinion
§9.03.127
§ 5
Review of plat
 
§ 14-54
Planning and zoning commission action
§9.03.161
§ 14-55
City council action
§9.03.162
§ 6
Recording of plat
 
§ 14-56
Recording of plat
§9.03.191
§ 7
Administration and amendment
 
§ 14-57
Variances and exceptions
§9.03.211
§ 14-58
Amendment
§9.03.212
§ 14-59
Violation and penalty
§9.03.213
CHAPTER 15 PUBLIC UTILITIES
Article 1
Electric Rates
 
§ 15-1
Rate schedules approved
NIC
§ 15-2
Rate schedules adopted
NIC
§§ 15-3—15-6 Reserved
 
Article 2
Gas Rates
 
§ 15-7
Gas rate; adjustments; etc.
NIC
§ 15-8
Changing rates; regulations
NIC
§§ 15-9—15-14 Reserved
 
Article 3
Telephone Rates
 
§ 15-15
Telephone rates adopted
NIC
§ 15-16
Not to limit power of city
NIC
§§ 15-17—15-39 Reserved
 
Article 4
Rentals to be Paid for Use of Streets and Alleys by Cable, Electric, Telecommunications and Gas Service
 
§ 15-40
Telecommunication right-of-way fees established
§10.06.001
§ 15-41
Report of gross receipts to be made
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2023 Code
§ 15-42
City may have records examined
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2023 Code
§ 15-43
Rental to be paid to city
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2023 Code
§ 15-44
Receipt to be issued
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2023 Code
§ 15-45
Rental is not a tax
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2023 Code
§ 15-46
Not to relieve of restrictions, etc.
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2023 Code
§ 15-47
This article does not grant franchise
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2023 Code
§ 15-48
City may make further regulations, etc.
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2023 Code
§ 15-49
Penalty for failure to pay rental
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2023 Code
§ 15-50
Penalty for failure to make report or to allow examination of records
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2023 Code
§ 15-51
City officials to inspect poles, lines, etc.
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2023 Code
§§ 15-52—15-70 Reserved
 
Article 5
Public Utilities Code
 
§ 1
General provisions
 
§ 15-71
Definition
§12.02.001
§ 15-72
Scope of provisions
§12.02.002
§ 15-73
Service to comply with technical provisions
§12.02.005
§ 15-74
Power to make rules and regulations
§12.02.006
§ 15-74
Right of entry
§12.02.007
§ 15-75
Termination of service authorized
§12.02.008
§ 15-76
Liability of city for damage
§12.02.009
§ 15-77
Utility service; application required
§12.02.010
§ 15-78
Not available to debtors
§12.02.011
§ 15-79
Permit
§12.02.012
§ 15-80
Use assumed
§12.02.013
§ 15-81
Not to use contrary to permit
§12.02.014
§ 15-82
Damage, trespass of equipment
§12.02.015
§ 15-83
Temporary interruption of service
§12.02.016
§ 15-84
Restricting use
§12.02.017
§ 15-85
Sale of service by customer
§12.02.018
§ 15-86
Connections to service
§12.02.019
§ 15-86
Separate connections
§12.02.020
§ 15-87
Unlawful connections
§12.02.021
§ 15-88
Connections, disconnection's, etc.
§12.02.022
§ 15-89
Maintenance of system by consumer
§12.02.023
§ 15-90
Meters
§12.02.024
§ 15-91
Deposit required with application
§12.02.025
§ 15-92
Refund of deposit
§12.02.026
§ 15-93
Determination of charges
§12.02.027
§ 15-94
Billing; delinquency
§12.02.028
§ 15-95
Cutting off service for nonpayment; fee
§12.02.029
§ 15-96
Collection fee for bad check
§12.02.030
§ 15-97
Turn-on charge after service discontinuance
§12.02.031
§ 15-98
Voluntary discontinuance of service
§12.02.032
§ 15-99
Franchised public utilities
§12.02.033
§ 15-100
Utility rates, billings
§12.02.034
§ 15-101
Monthly utility rates
§12.02.035
§ 15-102
Ratification of rates of the official fee schedule
§12.02.036
§ 15-103
Modification of rates and other charges
§12.02.037
§§ 15-104—15-125 Reserved
 
Article 6
Termination Procedures
 
§ 15-126
Non-emergency termination
§12.02.071
§ 15-127
Emergency termination
§12.02.072
Article 7
Miscellaneous Provisions
 
§ 15-128
Prior ordinances
§12.02.003
§ 15-129
Penalties
§12.02.004
CHAPTER 16 STREETS, SIDEWALKS, AND OTHER PUBLIC AREAS
Article 1
Obstructing Streets and Sidewalks
 
§ 16-1
Obstructing streets and sidewalks when building or repairing buildings
§10.05.031
§ 16-2
When practicable, materials, etc., to be placed on owner's property
§10.05.032
§ 16-3
Not to mix concrete on pavement, etc.
§10.05.033
§ 16-4
Does not prohibit parking of vehicles, etc.
§10.05.034
§ 16-5
Not use sidewalk for filling station or repair shop
§10.05.035
§ 16-6
Not to place tank, pump, etc. in or on street or sidewalk
§10.05.036
§ 16-7
Not to place and leave merchandise, etc., on street or sidewalk
§10.05.037
§ 16-8
Not to place peanut roasters, etc., on street or sidewalk; advertising
§10.05.038
§ 16-9
Oil or water tanks not to be permitted to drain onto street or sidewalk
§10.05.039
§ 16-10
Penalty
§10.05.040
§ 16-11
Officers to patrol streets; notification of violations; etc.
§10.05.041
Article 2
Cutting or Altering Streets, etc.
 
§ 16-12
To be done in accordance with specifications
§10.05.071
§ 16-13
Application for permit; bond; deposit; permit issued
§10.05.072
§ 16-14
Penalty
§10.05.073
Article 3
Injuring Paved Streets and Sidewalks
 
§ 16-15
Not to build fires, etc., on paved street or sidewalk
§10.05.001(a)
§ 16-16
Penalty
§10.05.001(b)
Article 4
Signs or Structures
 
§ 16-17
Signs or structures prohibited
§10.05.101
§ 16-18
Signs or structures prohibited; U.S. Highway No. 287
§10.05.102
§§ 16-19—16-40 Reserved
 
§ 16-41
Signs and structures prohibited; intersections
§10.05.103
§ 16-42
Penalty
§10.05.104
CHAPTER 17 TRAFFIC
Article 1
Speed Limits on State Highway 256
 
§ 17-1
Speed plan adopted
NIC
§ 17-2
Penalty
NIC
Article 2
Speed Limits on FM 1547
 
§ 17-3
Speed plan adopted
NIC
§ 17-4
Penalty
NIC
Article 3
Reserved for Future Use
 
Article 4
Speed Limits on U.S. Highway 287
 
§ 17-7
Speed plan adopted
NIC
§ 17-8
Penalty
NIC
Article 5
Driving Over and Across Fire Hose
 
§ 17-9
Driving over and across fire hose prohibited
§11.01.002(a)
§ 17-10
Penalty
§11.01.002(b)
Article 6
Traffic when Fire Department is Responding to Fire Alarms and Fighting Fires
 
§ 17-11
Other traffic to stop; not to follow closely; not to park near fire
§11.01.003(a)
§ 17-12
Fire department vehicles to have right of way
§11.01.003(b)
§ 17-13
Penalty
§11.01.003(c)
Article 7
Bicycles on Sidewalks
 
§ 17-14
Unlawful to ride bicycle, skate, etc., on sidewalk
§11.01.004
Article 8
School Zones
 
§ 17-15
High Street school zone
NIC
§ 17-18
Austin Street school zone
NIC
§ 17-19
Brice Street school zone is repealed and is reserved for future use
 
§ 17-20
Penalty
NIC
Article 9
Speed Zones
 
§ 17-21
FM 1547 - Southbound (Repealed)
 
§ 17-22
FM 1547 - Northbound traffic (Repealed)
 
§ 17-23
Spur Highway 2361 - Northbound traffic
NIC
§ 17-24
Spur Highway 2361 - Southbound traffic
NIC
§ 17-25[a]
Designated speeds
NIC
§ 17-25[b]
Penalty
NIC
Article 10
Offense of Speeding
 
§ 17-26
Offense of speeding
§11.03.031(a)
§ 17-27
"Speeding" sufficient
§11.03.031(b)
Article 11
Crosswalks
 
§§ 17-28—17-34 Reserved
 
§ 17-35
Purpose
§11.05.001
§ 17-36
Definitions
§11.05.002
§ 17-37
Cross-walks marked as such
§11.05.003
§ 17-38
Pedestrians shall have right-of-way
§11.05.004
§ 17-39
Designated cross-walk areas
NIC
Article 12
Street Closures
 
§ 17-40
Petition
§10.05.131
§ 17-41
Administrative fee
§10.05.132
§ 17-42
Notices
§10.05.133
§ 17-43
Names of abutting property owners necessary
§10.05.134
§ 17-44
Inspection
§10.05.135
§ 17-45
Action by city council
§10.05.136
§ 17-46
Use of unopened streets prohibited; exception
§10.05.137
§ 17-47
Requirements to be met before opening
§10.05.138
§ 17-48
Bond required before beginning construction
§10.05.139
§§ 17-49—17-59 Reserved
 
Article 13
Traffic Control Devices
 
§ 17-60
Conformity and location of traffic control devices
§11.02.001
§ 17-61
Traffic control devices to be obeyed
§11.02.002
§ 17-62
Emergency vehicles
§11.02.003
§ 17-63
Prohibited signs, signals, markings or devices
§11.02.004
§ 17-64
Tampering with traffic control devices unlawful
§11.02.005
§ 17-65
Traffic duties of the chief of police
§11.02.006
§ 17-66
Unlawful installment of traffic control devices
§11.02.007
§ 17-67
Penalty for violation
§11.02.008
§§ 17-68—17-78 Reserved
 
One-Way Streets
 
 
§ 17-79
Definition
NIC
§ 17-80
One-way streets, penalty
NIC
§ 17-81
Penalty
NIC
Traffic Control Devices
 
§ 17-82
Traffic control devices; conformity
§11.02.001
§ 17-83
Instructions to be obeyed
§11.02.002
§ 17-84
Emergency vehicles; exemptions
§11.02.003(a)
§ 17-85
Emergency vehicles; must alert the public
§11.02.003(b)
§ 17-86
Emergency vehicles; must regard the safety of all persons
§11.02.003(c)
§ 17-87
Traffic control devices; unlawful activities
§11.02.004
§§ 17-88—17-95 Reserved
 
§ 17-96
Defacement on traffic control device unlawful
§11.02.005
§ 17-97
Location of new traffic control devices
§11.02.006(a)
§ 17-98
Reports
§11.02.006(b)
§ 17-99
Unauthorized placement of traffic control devices unlawful
§11.02.007
§ 17-100
Penalty
§11.02.008
§§ 17-101—17-110 Reserved
 
Speed Zone; FM 2361
 
§ 17-111
Speed zone; FM 2361 northbound
NIC
§ 17-112
Speed zone; FM 2361 southbound
NIC
§ 17-113
Penalty
NIC
CHAPTER 18 TRANSPORTATION (Reserved)