1993 CODE OF ORDINANCES
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2017 CODE OF ORDINANCES
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CHAPTER 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
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Article 1.100 Code of Ordinances
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§ 1.101
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Designation and citation of code
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§ 1.102
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Catchlines of sections
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§ 1.103
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Definitions and rules of construction
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§ 1.104
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Supplementation of code
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§ 1.105
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General penalty for violations of code
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§ 1.106
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Severability of parts of code
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Article 1.200 Title 28, Revised Civil Statutes of State
of Texas Adopted
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Article 1.300 Municipal Elections
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Article 1.400 City Council
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§ 1.401
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Governing body established
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§ 1.402
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Adoption of place system
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§ 1.403
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Term of office
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§ 1.404
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Meetings
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(a) Time and place of meetings
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(b) Recording of meetings
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(c) Fees for special or called meetings
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(d) Presiding officer
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(e) Quorum
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(f) Vacancies
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(g) Agenda items
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Article 1.500 Conflict of Interest
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§ 1.501
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Limitations of councilmembers
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§ 1.502
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Purchases from a cooperative to which a council member belongs
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Article 1.600 Ordinances and Resolutions
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§ 1.601
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Style of ordinances and resolutions
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§ 1.602
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Introduction and action on ordinances
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§ 1.603
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Disposition of resolutions
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§ 1.604
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Disposition of resolutions
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§ 1.605
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Numbering of ordinances and resolutions
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§ 1.606
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Publication of ordinances
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§ 1.607
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Veto power of mayor
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Article 1.700 Annual Budget
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Article 1.800 Fiscal Year
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Article 1.900 Audit
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Article 1.1000 Depository
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Article 1.1100 Official Newspaper
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Article 1.1200 Taxation
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§ 1.1201
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Ad valorem (property) taxes
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(a) Established
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(b) Collection of delinquent taxes
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(c) Elderly homestead exemption
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Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2017 Code
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§ 1.1202
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Sales tax
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(a) Local sales tax adopted
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(b) Local sales tax retained on residential gas and electricity
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(c) Sales tax on telecommunications services
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(d) Additional one-half of one percent (1/2%) sales tax authorized
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(e) Litigation sinking fund
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Rpld. by Ords. 366-94 and 643-11
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§ 1.1203
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Hotel occupancy tax
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(a) Definitions
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(b) Levy of tax; rate; exceptions
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(c) Collection
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(d) Reports
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(e) Rules and regulations
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(f) Violations
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(g) Penalties
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Article 1.1300 Claims for Damages Against City
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§ 1.1301
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Filing claim
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§ 1.1302
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Council consideration required prior to suit
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§ 1.1303
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Notices
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§ 1.1304
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No authority to waiver provisions
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§ 1.1305
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Notice to be sworn to
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Article 1.1400 Organizational Memberships
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Article 1.1500 Extraterritorial Jurisdiction
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§ 1.1501
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Extraterritorial jurisdiction defined
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§ 1.1502
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Municipal boundaries
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Article 1.1600 Smoking Prohibited in Municipal Public
Buildings
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§ 1.1601
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No smoking signs
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§ 1.1602
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Penalties
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Article 1.1700 Records Management Program
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§ 1.1701
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Definitions
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Amnd. by Ord. 855-22
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§ 1.1702
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Establishment and administration of records management program
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Amnd. by Ord. 855-22
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§ 1.1703
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Purpose of records management program
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Amnd. by Ord. 855-22
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§ 1.1704
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City records declared public property
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Amnd. by Ord. 855-22
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§ 1.1705
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Policy
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Amnd. by Ord. 855-22
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§ 1.1706
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Duties of records management officer
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Amnd. by Ord. 855-22
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§ 1.1707
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Duties and responsibilities of the city council
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Amnd. by Ord. 855-22
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§ 1.1708
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Duties and responsibilities of custodians
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Amnd. by Ord. 855-22
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§ 1.1709
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Microfilming of records
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Amnd. by Ord. 855-22
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§ 1.1710
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Electronic storage of records
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Amnd. by Ord. 855-22
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§ 1.1711
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Filing name with director and librarian
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Amnd. by Ord. 855-22
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Article 1.1800 Admission Fee to Licensed Racetracks
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§ 1.1801
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Admission fee
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§ 1.1802
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Reporting attendance
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§ 1.1803
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Collection of fee
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Article 1.1900 Emergency Management Program
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§ 1.1901
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Organization
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§ 1.1902
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Emergency management director—Powers and duties
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§ 1.1903
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Interjurisdictional program
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§ 1.1904
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Operational emergency management organization
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§ 1.1905
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Offenses; penalties
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(a) Offenses
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(b) Simulation of warning signal
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(c) Oath of personnel
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§ 1.1906
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Override
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§ 1.1907
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Liability
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§ 1.1908
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Commitment of funds
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Article 1.2000 Charges
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§ 1.2001
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Pass-through charges
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§ 1.2002
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Interest charges
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CHAPTER 2 ANIMAL CONTROL
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Article 2.100 Animal and Fowl - General Provisions
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§ 2.101
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Definitions
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§ 2.102
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Purpose of scope
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§ 2.103
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Rabies prevention section; rabies prevention
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§ 2.104
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Exemption of city officials from liability
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§ 2.105
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Violations; penalties
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§ 2.106
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Incorporation by reference
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§ 2.107
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Interference with rabies prevention officer
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§ 2.108
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Sanitary standards
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§ 2.109
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Inspection of animals and premises
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§ 2.110
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Noncomplying premises; remedies
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§ 2.111
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Restriction of the number of animals
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§ 2.112
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Nuisances declared
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Article 2.200 Restraint of Animals
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Article 2.300 Dangerous/Vicious Animals
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§ 2.301
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Nuisance declared
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§ 2.302
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Finding by rabies prevention officer that an animal is vicious/dangerous
notification to owner of right to determination hearing
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§ 2.303
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Determination hearing
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§ 2.304
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Appeal
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§ 2.305
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Defense to determination that animal is vicious/dangerous
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§ 2.306
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Compliance requirements for owners of vicious/dangerous animals
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§ 2.307
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Notification of change of status
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§ 2.308
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Penalties for violation of vicious/dangerous animal requirements
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Article 2.400 Dog and Cat Licenses
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§ 2.401
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Required; applications; fees, tag; records
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§ 2.402
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Revocation
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[§ 2.403]
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Veterinarians to be responsible for proper handling of tags
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§ 2.404
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Service charge for collection
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§ 2.405
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Supplies accounting procedure
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Article 2.500 Rabies Control
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§ 2.501
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Rabies vaccination
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§ 2.502
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Animals that exhibit rabies symptoms; bite, scratch; quarantine
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Article 2.600 Animal Impoundment; Fees
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§ 2.601
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Impoundment; notice, disposition
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§ 2.602
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Time; fees, impoundment; bite; boarding; vaccination or license
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§ 2.603
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Release from impoundment
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Article 2.700 Dog and Cat Sterilization; Adoptions
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§ 2.701
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Requirements for adoption
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§ 2.702
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Confirmation of sterilization or death
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§ 2.703
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Noncompliance with sterilization agreement; releasing agency's
right of reclamation
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§ 2.704
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Affirmative defense
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Article 2.800 Care and Humane Treatment of Animals
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§ 2.801
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Unlawful acts enumerated
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§ 2.802
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Keeping of certain animals prohibited
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§ 2.803
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Guard dogs
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§ 2.804
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Dead animal pick up
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Article 2.900 Animal Establishments
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§ 2.901
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Compliance
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§ 2.902
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Minimum standards for animal establishments
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CHAPTER 3 BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION
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Article 3.100 Building Code
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§ 3.101
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Uniform Building Code adopted
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Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2017 Code
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§ 3.102
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Conflict
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§ 3.103
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Liability of city under this article
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§ 3.104
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Specific amendments to Uniform Building Code
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Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2017 Code
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§ 3.105
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Permits and fees
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§ 3.106
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Enforcement
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Article 3.200 Office of Building Official/Inspector
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§ 3.201
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Office created
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§ 3.202
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Duties
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§ 3.203
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Compensation
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Article 3.300 Plumbing Code
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§ 3.301
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Permit fees
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§ 3.302
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Office of plumbing inspector
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§ 3.303
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Permits required
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(a) Installation of plumbing
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(b) Work on water lines
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(c) Replacement of water heater
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(d) License required
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(e) Exemptions
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§ 3.304
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Permits not required
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§ 3.305
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Issuance of permit
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§ 3.306
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Special permits authorized
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§ 3.307
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Persons who may obtain a permit
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§ 3.308
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Permits not transferable
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§ 3.309
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False statement or bad faith
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§ 3.310
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Duration of permit
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§ 3.311
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Inspections and tests
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§ 3.312
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Drainage and vent system tests
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§ 3.313
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Water supply system test
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§ 3.314
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Building sewer test
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§ 3.315
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Gas system test
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§ 3.316
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Prohibited methods of testing
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§ 3.317
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Gas system inspection
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§ 3.318
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Final inspections
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§ 3.319
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Covering plumbing
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§ 3.320
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Conformance with code
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Conformance required
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(a) Sewer required
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(b) Independent systems
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(c) Easement provision
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§ 3.321
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Fittings for change in direction
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§ 3.322
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Prohibited fittings and connections
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§ 3.323
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Provision for code deviations
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§ 3.324
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General provisions for adequate and safe sewage disposal facilities
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Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2017 Code
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§ 3.325
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Site considerations
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Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2017 Code
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§ 3.326
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House sewer
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Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2017 Code
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§ 3.327
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Septic tank
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Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2017 Code
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§ 3.328
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Soil absorption system
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Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2017 Code
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§ 3.329
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Percolation test
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Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2017 Code
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§ 3.330
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Percolation rate measurement
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Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2017 Code
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§ 3.331
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Maintenance of septic tanks
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Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2017 Code
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§ 3.332
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Prohibiting work without a permit
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§ 3.333
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Prohibiting use of untested installations
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§ 3.334
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Penalties
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§ 3.335
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Responsibility for defects unchanged
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Article 3.400 Electrical Code
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§ 3.401
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National Electrical Code adopted
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Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2017 Code
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§ 3.402
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Conflict
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§ 3.403
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Scope
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§ 3.404
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Liability of city
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§ 3.405
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Amendments to electrical code
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Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2017 Code
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§ 3.406
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Prima facie evidence of safe conditions
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§ 3.407
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Electrical inspection
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§ 3.408
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Permit required
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§ 3.409
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Application for permit
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§ 3.410
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Fees
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§ 3.411
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Inspection of installations made under permit
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§ 3.412
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Notice of conformance
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§ 3.413
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Certificate of approval for temporary installation
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§ 3.414
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Inspection of concealed equipment
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§ 3.415
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Notice of non-conformance
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§ 3.416
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Operation of disapproved or condemned equipment
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§ 3.417
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Uncovering concealed equipment
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§ 3.418
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Authorization of connections
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§ 3.419
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Inspection on change of occupancy
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§ 3.420
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Connection or disconnection of meters
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§ 3.421
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Required service
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§ 3.422
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Inaccessible meters
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§ 3.423
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Prima facie evidence of safe condition
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§ 3.424
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Penalties
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§ 3.425
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Responsibility for defects unchanged
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Article 3.500 Mechanical Code
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Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2017 Code
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Article 3.600 License
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§ 3.601
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Electrician’s license
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Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2017 Code
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§ 3.602
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Plumbing license
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Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2017 Code
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§ 3.603
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Heating and air conditioning license
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Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2017 Code
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Article 3.700 Street Regulations
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§ 3.701
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Public works construction standards adopted
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§ 3.702
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Street cut restoration required
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§ 3.703
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Street numbering required
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Article 3.800 Fences Required Around Swimming Pools
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§ 3.801
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Requirements
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§ 3.802
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Applicability
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§ 3.803
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Building permit required
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Article 3.900 Life Safety Code Adopted
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Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2017 Code
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Article 3.1000 Flood Damage Prevention Regulations
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§ 3.1001
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Statutory authorization
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Rpld. by Ord. 582-08
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§ 3.1002
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Findings of fact
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Rpld. by Ord. 582-08
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§ 3.1003
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Statement of purpose
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Rpld. by Ord. 582-08
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§ 3.1004
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Methods of reducing flood losses
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Rpld. by Ord. 582-08
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§ 3.1005
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Definitions
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Rpld. by Ord. 582-08
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§ 3.1006
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General provisions
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Rpld. by Ord. 582-08
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§ 3.1007
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Administration
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Rpld. by Ord. 582-08
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§ 3.1008
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Provisions for flood hazard reduction
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Rpld. by Ord. 582-08
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Article 3.1100 Lawn Sprinkler Systems
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§ 3.1101
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Applicability
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§ 3.1102
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Permit required
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§ 3.1103
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Back water flow preventor required
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Article 3.1200 Garage Openings Facing Frontal Streets
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Rpld. by Ord. 744-17
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CHAPTER 4 BUSINESS REGULATIONS
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Article 4.100 Peddling Regulations
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§ 4.101
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Peddling unlawful without license
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§ 4.102
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Application for license
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§ 4.103
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Identification
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§ 4.104
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Bond required
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§ 4.105
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Definition
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§ 4.106
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Applicability
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§ 4.107
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License fee; duration
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Article 4.200 Street Rental Fees
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§ 4.201
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Duty to file report
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§ 4.202
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City may require audit
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§ 4.203
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Street rental due date
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§ 4.204
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Authorization to utilize streets and other public places
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§ 4.205
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Rental is not a tax
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§ 4.206
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No waiver intended
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§ 4.207
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No franchise granted
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§ 4.208
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Other restrictions may be implemented
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§ 4.209
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City officials may inspect
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Article 4.300 Sexually Oriented Businesses
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§ 4.301
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Purpose and intent
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§ 4.302
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Definitions
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§ 4.303
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Classification of sexually oriented businesses
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§ 4.304
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Location of sexually oriented businesses
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§ 4.305
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License required
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§ 4.306
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Issuance of license
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§ 4.307
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Fee
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§ 4.308
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Inspection
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§ 4.309
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Expiration and renewal of license
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§ 4.310
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Suspension
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§ 4.311
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Revocation
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§ 4.312
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Appeal; exemption from locational requirements
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§ 4.313
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Transfer of license
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§ 4.314
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Additional regulations for nude model studios
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§ 4.315
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Additional regulations for adult theaters and adult motion picture
theaters
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§ 4.316
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Additional regulations for adult motels
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§ 4.317
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Regulations pertaining to exhibition of sexually explicit films
or videos
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§ 4.318
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Display of sexually explicit material to minors
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§ 4.319
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Enforcement
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§ 4.320
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Injunction
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Article 4.400 Regulation of the Drilling and Operation
of Gas and Oil Wells
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§ 4.401
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Definitions
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NIC
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§ 4.402
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Liability of city under this article
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NIC
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§ 4.403
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State certification and city permit required
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NIC
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§ 4.404
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Violation of state, federal laws, rules and regulations
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NIC
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§ 4.405
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Sanitary maintenance of wells
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NIC
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§ 4.406
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When watchmen required
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NIC
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§ 4.407
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Drilling within fire zones
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NIC
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§ 4.408
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Reworking the well
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NIC
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§ 4.409
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Well location
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NIC
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§ 4.410
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Drilling unit to have only one well
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NIC
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§ 4.411
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Abandonment and plugging
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NIC
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§ 4.412
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Casing
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NIC
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§ 4.413
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Christmas tree and well head connections
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NIC
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§ 4.414
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Derrick and rig
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NIC
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§ 4.415
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Disposal of salt water
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NIC
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§ 4.416
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Drilling fluid
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NIC
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§ 4.417
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Drill stem tests
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NIC
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§ 4.418
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Fence and firewall
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NIC
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§ 4.419
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Injection wells
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NIC
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§ 4.420
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Pits
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NIC
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§ 4.421
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Signs
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NIC
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§ 4.422
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Storage tanks and pipelines
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NIC
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§ 4.423
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Tubing
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NIC
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§ 4.424
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Valves and blow-out preventors
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NIC
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§ 4.425
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Venting, flaring of gas
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NIC
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§ 4.426
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Permit
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NIC
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§ 4.427
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Financial guarantees
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NIC
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Article 4.500 Coin-Operated Machines
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§ 4.501
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Occupation tax levied
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§ 4.502
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Exemptions from tax
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§ 4.503
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License required for music, skill or pleasure coin-operated
machines
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§ 4.504
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Payment of tax and license fees
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§ 4.505
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Hours of operation by minors
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§ 4.506
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Location of establishments
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§ 4.507
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Gambling devices not permitted
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Article 4.600 Itinerant Businesses
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§ 4.601
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Itinerant business defined
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§ 4.602
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Unlawful acts
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§ 4.603
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Itinerant business temporarily permitted
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§ 4.604
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Itinerant business permit application
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§ 4.605
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Cancellation of itinerant business permit
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§ 4.606
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Itinerant business permit duration; fee
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Article 4.700 Flea Markets
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§ 4.701
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Flea markets defined
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§ 4.702
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License regulations
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§ 4.703
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Violation of article
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Article 4.800 Operation of Hotels/Motels
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Article 4.900 Special Events Permit
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§ 4.901
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Permit
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§ 4.902
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Application
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§ 4.903
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Violations
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§ 4.904
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Exemptions
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Article 4.1000 Outdoor Commercial Storage
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CHAPTER 5 FIRE PROTECTION
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Article 5.100 Adoption of Uniform Fire Code
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Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2017 Code
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Article 5.200 Office of Fire Marshal
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§ 5.201
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Office of fire marshal created
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Rpld. by Ord. 680-14
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§ 5.202
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Investigative duties
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Rpld. by Ord. 680-14
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§ 5.203
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Authority to charge with arson
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Rpld. by Ord. 680-14
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§ 5.204
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Power to summon witnesses
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Rpld. by Ord. 680-14
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§ 5.205
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Witnesses
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Rpld. by Ord. 680-14
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§ 5.206
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Private investigations
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Rpld. by Ord. 680-14
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§ 5.207
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Right of entry
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Rpld. by Ord. 680-14
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§ 5.208
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Power to abate fire hazards
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Rpld. by Ord. 680-14
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§ 5.209
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Violations
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Rpld. by Ord. 680-14
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§ 5.210
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Prosecution
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Rpld. by Ord. 680-14
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Article 5.300 Voluntary Contributions to Fire Department
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Article 5.400 Fireworks
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§ 5.401
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Fireworks prohibited
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§ 5.402
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Exceptions for prohibition
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§ 5.403
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Supervised displays; permit required; contents of application
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§ 5.404
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Presence of fire chief at demonstration
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Article 5.500 Arson Reward
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§ 5.501
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Arson reward offer
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§ 5.502
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Notice of arson reward
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§ 5.503
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Payment of reward offer
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§5.01.001(c)
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CHAPTER 6 HEALTH & SANITATION
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Article 6.100 City Sanitarian
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§ 6.101
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Office created
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Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2017 Code
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§ 6.102
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Duties
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Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2017 Code
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§ 6.103
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Qualifications
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Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2017 Code
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§ 6.104
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Compensation
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Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2017 Code
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§ 6.105
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Absence
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Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2017 Code
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Article 6.200 Weeds, Grass, and Brush
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§ 6.201
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Tall weeds and grass regulations
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Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2017 Code
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§ 6.202
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Tall weeds and grass along sidewalks/streets
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Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2017 Code
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§ 6.203
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Rubbish, brush, unsightly and unsanitary matter
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Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2017 Code
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§ 6.204
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Duty of property owners
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Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2017 Code
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§ 6.205
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Abatement
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Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2017 Code
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§ 6.206
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Fees; lien
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Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2017 Code
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§ 6.207
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Penalties for violation
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Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2017 Code
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Article 6.300 Garbage Collection Standards and Requirements
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§ 6.301
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Definitions
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§ 6.302
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Duties of customer
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§ 6.303
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Residential collection
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§ 6.304
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Wastes from building operations
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§ 6.305
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Prohibited acts
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§ 6.306
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Residential collection charges
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§ 6.307
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Duties of commercial, institutional and industrial customers
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§ 6.308
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Commercial, institutional and industrial collection; frequency
of collection
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§ 6.309
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Collection of charges
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§ 6.310
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Manner of collection, transportation
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§ 6.311
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Private disposal
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Article 6.400 Food Sanitation
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§ 6.401
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Rules on food sanitation and retail food store sanitation code
adopted
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§ 6.402
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Permits, licenses or certificates
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§ 6.403
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Inspections
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§ 6.404
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Examination and condemnation of food
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§ 6.405
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Review of plans
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§ 6.406
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Food sanitation training
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§ 6.407
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Procedure when infection is suspected
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CHAPTER 7 OFFENSES & NUISANCES
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Article 7.100 Abandoned and/or Junked Vehicles
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§ 7.101
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Definitions
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§ 7.102
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Junked vehicles declared a public nuisance
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§ 7.103
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Abandonment of vehicles
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§ 7.104
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Leaving of wrecked, non-operating vehicle on street
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§ 7.105
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Exceptions
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§ 7.106
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Enforcement
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Article 7.200 Drug Paraphernalia
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§ 7.201
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Definitions
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§ 7.202
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Possession prohibited
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§ 7.203
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Penalty
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Article 7.300 Discharge of Firearms
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§ 7.301
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Discharge of firearms prohibited
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§ 7.302
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Exceptions
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Article 7.400 Noise Related Offenses
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Amnd. by Ord. 566-07
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Article 7.500 Burglary and Robbery Alarm Systems
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§ 7.501
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Definitions
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Rpld. by Ord. 842-21
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§ 7.502
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Prohibitions
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Rpld. by Ord. 842-21
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§ 7.503
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Service charges
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Rpld. by Ord. 842-21
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Article 7.600 Heliports and Helistops
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§ 7.601
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Definitions
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§ 7.602
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Landing of helicopters forbidden
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§ 7.603
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Exceptions
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CHAPTER 8 PERSONNEL
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Article 8.100 Office of City Administrator
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§ 8.101
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Creation of office
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Amnd. by Ord. 664-13
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§ 8.102
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Basic function
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Amnd. by Ord. 664-13
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§ 8.103
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Nature and background of the position
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Amnd. by Ord. 664-13
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§ 8.104
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Powers and duties
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Amnd. by Ord. 664-13
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§ 8.105
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Minimum qualifications
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Amnd. by Ord. 664-13
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§ 8.106
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Appointment and tenure
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Amnd. by Ord. 664-13
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Article 8.200 Office of City Secretary/Treasurer
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§ 8.201
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Creation of office
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§ 8.202
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Basic function
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§ 8.203
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Powers and duties
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§ 8.204
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Minimum qualifications
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§ 8.205
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Appointment and tenure
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Article 8.300 Department of Police
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§ 8.301
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Created
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§ 8.302
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Powers and duties of the chief
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§ 8.303
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Selection and appointment of members
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§ 8.304
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Powers and duties of office
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§ 8.305
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Uniform, badges and arms
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§ 8.306
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Rules and regulations adopted
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Article 8.400 Reserve Police Department
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Article 8.500 Municipal Court and Criminal Procedures
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§ 8.501
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Creation of municipal court
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§ 8.502
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Office of municipal judge
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§ 8.503
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Office of municipal court clerk
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§ 8.504
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Court sessions
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§ 8.505
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Fines
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§ 8.506
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City jail
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CHAPTER 9 SUBDIVISIONS
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Article 9.100 Purpose
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Article 9.200 Definitions
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Article 9.300 Issuance of Building Moving and Occupancy
Permits and Provision of Utility Services
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§ 9.301
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General
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§ 9.302
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Certificate of occupancy permit required
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§ 9.303
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Improvements required prior to certificate of
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occupancy permit
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§ 9.304
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Providing utility services
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§ 9.305
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Provision of enforcement
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Article 9.400 Preliminary Plat
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§ 9.401
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General
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§ 9.402
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Filing of preliminary plat
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§ 9.403
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Formal application for planning and zoning commission approval
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§ 9.404
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Filing fee
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§ 9.405
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Form and content of preliminary plat
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§ 9.406
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Planning and zoning commission approval or disapproval of preliminary
plat
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§ 9.407
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Expiration of preliminary plat approval
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Article 9.500 Final Plat
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§ 9.501
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General
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§ 9.502
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Filing of final plat
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§ 9.503
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Formal application for planning and zoning commission approval
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§ 9.504
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Filing fee and inspection fee
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§ 9.505
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Form and content of final plat
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§ 9.506
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Planning and zoning commission approval or disapproval of final
plat
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§ 9.507
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City council approval or disapproval of final plat
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§ 9.508
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Resubdivision
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Article 9.600 City Acknowledgement of Completion of Improvements
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Article 9.700 Public Space Dedications
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§ 9.701
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Purpose
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§ 9.702
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General requirements
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§ 9.703
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Money in lieu of land
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§ 9.704
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City purchase of park land
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§ 9.705
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Payments in lieu of land dedication
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§ 9.706
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Comprehensive plan considerations
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§ 9.707
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Special fund, right to refund
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§ 9.708
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Additional requirements, definitions
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Article 9.800 Variances
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Article 9.900 Subdivision Standards and Specifications
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Introduction
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§ 9.901
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General
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§ 9.902
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Streets
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§ 9.903
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Drainage
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§ 9.904
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Utilities
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Article 9.1000 Water and Sewer Extension Policy
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§ 9.1001
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Definitions
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§ 9.1002
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Developer-user requirements
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§ 9.1003
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Developer-user water main extensions
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§ 9.1004
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Developer-user sewer service standards
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§ 9.1005
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Single-user water main extension requirements
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§ 9.1006
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Applicable tap fees
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§ 9.1007
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Extensions generally
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§ 9.1008
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Rates for extensions
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§ 9.1009
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Methods by which water and sewer mains for subdivisions of developments
may be constructed
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§ 9.1010
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Pricing costs of off-site, alongsite and oversize mains
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§ 9.1011
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Water and sewer extension fund
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§ 9.1012
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Refunding procedure
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Article 9.1100 Planned Unit Development
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Article 9.1200 Liability of City
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Article 9.1300 Conflicting Provisions
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Article 9.1400 Penalty for Violation
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Exhibit A Storm Drainage
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Ch. 10, ex. A
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Exhibit B Design Criteria for Water Projects
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Ch. 10, ex. B
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Exhibit C Design Criteria for Sewer Projects
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Ch. 10, ex. C
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Exhibit D Design Criteria for Street Projects
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Ch. 10, ex. D
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CHAPTER 10 TRAFFIC CONTROL
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Article 10.100 Uniform Act and State Motor Vehicle Laws
Adopted
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Article 10.200 Traffic Control Devices
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§ 10.201
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Traffic control devices shall conform to manual
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§ 10.202
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Unauthorized traffic control devices
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§ 10.203
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Unlawful to tamper with traffic control devices, signs, or street
name signs
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§ 10.204
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Installation of traffic control devices
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§ 10.205
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Prima facie evidence of authorized installation
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§ 10.206
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Duty to obey traffic control devices
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§ 10.207
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Emergency installation of traffic control devices
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§ 10.208
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Ratification of existing traffic control devices
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Article 10.300 Speed Limits
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§ 10.301
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Generally
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§ 10.302
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Procedure for establishing special speed limit
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§ 10.303
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Special speed limits
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NIC
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§ 10.304
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Slow speed
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Article 10.400 Traffic Obstructions and Vision Clearance
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Article 10.500 Prohibiting Through Truck Traffic on Ranch
House Road and Vista Drive
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Rpld. by Ord. 568-08
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Article 10.600 Operation of Motorcycles, Dunebuggies,
and Off-Street Motor Vehicles
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Article 10.700 Stopping, Standing, and Parking
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§ 10.701
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Definitions
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§ 10.702
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Impounding of vehicle - Generally
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§ 10.703
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Vehicles unattended for forty-eight (48) hours; redemption and
sale
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§ 10.704
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Prohibited purposes
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§ 10.705
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Night parking commercial vehicles
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Schedule “A” Traffic Control Device Listing
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NIC
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CHAPTER 11 PUBLIC UTILITIES
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Article 11.100 Office of Public Works Director
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§ 11.101
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Office created
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§ 11.102
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Duties
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§ 11.103
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Compensation
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§ 11.104
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Qualifications
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Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2017 Code
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Article 11.200 Waterworks System Regulations
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§ 11.201
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Definitions
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§ 11.202
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General provisions
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§ 11.203
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Rate schedule for water service
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§ 11.204
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Service rules and regulations
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(a) Application for service
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(b) New taps and service
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(c) Installation
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(d) Access to premises
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(e) Rates
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(f) Refusal of service
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(g) Discontinuance of service
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(h) Deferred payment plan
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(i) Applicant deposit
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(j) Billing
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(k) Meters
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§ 11.205
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Extension policy
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§ 11.206
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Exclusive service on installation connected
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§ 11.207
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Assignment
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§ 11.208
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Ownership of meters and lines
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§ 11.209
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Emergency water rationing plan
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Amnd. by Ord. 458-00
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§ 11.210
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Mandatory connection to city water
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§ 11.211
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Water wells
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Amnd. by Ord. 467-01
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§ 11.212
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Non-potable water wells for irrigation
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Rpld. by Ord. 467-01
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Article 11.300 On-Site Sewage Disposal
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§ 11.301
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On-site sewage facility rules
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Amnd. by Ord. 371-95
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§ 11.302
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On-site sewage facility rules adopted
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Amnd. by Ord. 371-95
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§ 11.303
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Appeals
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Amnd. by Ord. 371-95
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§ 11.304
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Area of jurisdiction
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Amnd. by Ord. 371-95
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Article 11.400 Sanitary Sewer System
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Amnd. by Ord. 454-00
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CHAPTER 12 PLANNING & ZONING
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Article 12.100 Zoning Ordinance Adopted
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Superseded by Ord. 414-97
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Article 12.200 Sign Regulations Adopted
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Superseded by Ord. 414-97
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Article 12.300 Tree Preservation
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Incorporated in zoning regulations by Ord. 414-97
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§ 12.301
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Purpose
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§ 12.302
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Definitions
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§ 12.303
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Applicability of article
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§ 12.304
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Tree preservation permit required
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§ 12.305
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Application for permits
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§ 12.306
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Application review
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§ 12.307
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Tree removal
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§ 12.308
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Replacement of trees
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§ 12.309
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Maintenance of trees
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§ 12.310
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Tree protection
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§ 12.311
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Penalty
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Exhibit A Zoning Ordinance (Ord. 335-93)
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Reorganized and renumbered by Ord. 414-97
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Preface
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Amnd. by Ord. 414-97
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§ 1.00 Short title
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Amnd. by Ord. 414-97
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§ 2.00 Establishment of districts and boundaries
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Amnd. by Ord. 414-97
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§ 3.00 Definitions
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§ 4.00 Official zoning map
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Amnd. by Ord. 414-97
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§ 5.00 Schedule of land uses
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Amnd. by Ord. 414-97
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§ 6.00 Classification of new and unlisted uses
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§ 7.00 Zoning standards chart
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Amnd. by Ord. 414-97
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§ 8.00 Height and area exceptions, screening fences and
landscaping requirements
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Amnd. by Ord. 414-97
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§ 9.00 Planned development district
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9.01 Intent of “PD” Planned Development District
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9.02 General “PD” regulations
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9.03 “PD” procedures and requirements
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9.04 Conceptual “PD” plan
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9.05 “PD” site plan approval
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9.06 Amendments to adopted “PD” site plans
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9.07 “PD” site plan information
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9.08 “PD” administration
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9.09 “PD” enforcement
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§ 10.00 Newly annexed areas
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§ 11.00 Off-street parking and loading requirements
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11.01 Parking requirements based on use
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11.02 Rules for computing number of parking spaces
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11.03 Location of parking spaces
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11.04 Minimum dimensions for off-street parking
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11.05 Off-street loading space
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§ 12.00 Specific use permits
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12.01 Specific uses
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12.02 Specific use permit regulations
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12.03 Specific use permit extensions, renewals, and modifications
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12.04 Administration of specific use permits
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12.05 Transition from temporary zoning controls
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§ 13.00 Non-conforming uses
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13.01 Continuation of non-conforming use
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13.02 Changing a non-conforming use
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13.03 Amortization of non-conforming uses
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§ 14.00 Enforcement & application
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14.01 Building permits required
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14.02 Application for building permit
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14.03 Expiration of building permit
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14.04 Construction and use to be as provided in applications,
plans, permits, and certificates of zoning compliance
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§ 15.00 Planning & zoning commission
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Definition
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15.01 Organization and procedure
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Amnd. by Ord. 683-14
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§ 16.00 Board of adjustment
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Definition
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16.01 Organization and procedure
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16.02 Appeals
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16.03 Powers and duties of the board
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§ 17.00 Certificates of occupancy
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17.01 Required
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17.02 Procedure for new or altered buildings
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17.03 Contents
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17.04 Temporary certificate
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17.05 Certificates of nonconforming uses
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§ 18.00 Compliance with the regulations
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§ 19.00 Schedule of fees and expenses
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§ 20.00 Amendments
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20.01 Authority
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20.02 Submission to planning and zoning commission
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20.03 Public hearings
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20.04 In case of protests
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20.05 Limitation on resubmission of petition
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§ 21.00 Violation and penalties
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§ 22.00 Validity
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§ 23.00 Interpretation, purpose and conflict
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Amnd. by Ord. 414-97
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§ 24.00 Conflicting ordinances repealed
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§ 25.00 Effective date
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Exhibit B Sign Regulations of the City of Willow Park
(Ord. 234-87)
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Incorporated in zoning regulations by Ord. 414-97
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§ 12-700 Definitions
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§ 12-701 Signs requiring permits
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§ 12-702 Application for permit
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§ 12-703 Measurements
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§ 12-704 Spacing of off-premise signs
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§ 12-705 Height restrictions
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§ 12-706 Area restrictions
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§ 12-707 Frontage on more than one street
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§ 12-708 Location of signs by type
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§ 12-709 Wind loads
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§ 12-710 Obstruction to doors, windows or fire escape
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§ 12-711 Signs not to constitute traffic hazard
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§ 12-712 Prohibited signs, advertising, lighting
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§ 12-713 Compliance with other codes
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§ 12-714 Maintenance
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§ 12-715 Unsafe signs
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§ 12-716 Replacement or repair of sign
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§ 12-717 Existing sign registration
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§ 12-718 Application to extraterritorial jurisdiction
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§ 12-719 Ground or monument signs
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APPENDIX A: FEE SCHEDULE
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Article 1.000 Fees for special or called meetings
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NIC
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Article 2.000 Racetrack admission fee
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NIC
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Article 3.000 Fees for administration of animal control provisions
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NIC
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Article 4.000 Fee for peddler license
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NIC
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Article 5.000 Fee for sexually oriented businesses
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NIC
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Article 6.000 Permit to drill and/or operate gas or oil well
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NIC
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Article 7.000 Occupation tax levied on coin-operated machines
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NIC
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Article 8.000 Itinerant business permit fee
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NIC
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Article 9.000 Fee for flea market license
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NIC
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Article 10.000 Mowing fees
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NIC
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Article 11.000 Burglary and robbery alarm systems excess alarm
fee schedule
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NIC
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Article 12.000 Preliminary plat filing fee
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NIC
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Article 13.000 Final plat filing fee and inspection fee
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NIC
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Article 14.000 Rates for water and sanitary sewer main extensions
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NIC
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Article 15.000 Rate schedule for water service
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NIC
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Article 16.000 Permits for removal or replacement of tree
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NIC
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