It is the duty and responsibility of all of the property owners to keep the property mowed. No owner of any lot, place or area within the city, or agent of such owner, shall permit weeds, grass or other natural growth to be of such density, height or quantity as to constitute a menace and hazard to the health and wellbeing of this community. Any lot, place or area where such growth is allowed to remain shall be declared a public nuisance.
(Ordinance 120, sec. 12.40, adopted 12/10/19)
All motor vehicles parked on streets or on private property must be currently licensed or removed within thirty (30) days of complaint.
(Ordinance 120, sec. 12.41, adopted 12/10/19)
(a) 
Building permits shall be required before any new structure, move-in structure, manufactured home, or other permanent structure is placed on a lot. A valid permit is required before the installation of any utility service or septic system construction is begun. A valid septic system permit from TCEQ is required prior to a building permit being issued by the city, and evidence of acceptable inspections performed before such structure can be inhabited or put into service.
(b) 
Building permits shall be valid for a period of six (6) months from the date of issuance, and may be renewed and extended for an additional six (6) month period by ruling of the planning and zoning commission.
(c) 
Fees for building permits are as set forth in the fee schedule in appendix A of this code.
(d) 
Multifamily dwellings on any property are by special exemption and permit only.
(e) 
Permits are required for RV camping, and are available from city hall. No permit is needed for storage of an RV on an owner’s property where a habitable permanent residence is present.
(Ordinance 120, sec. 12.42, adopted 12/10/19; Ordinance adopting 2023 Code)
(a) 
A land owner or person in control of land may not construct, alter, repair, or extend an on-site sewage disposal system that does not comply with the Texas Health and Safety Code as administered by the state commission on environmental quality (TCEQ) through their permitting and inspection processes. Any such actions require a valid permit before any work is done, and an inspection on completion. On-site sewage systems may be installed by the land owner in accordance with permitting and inspections by TCEQ.
(b) 
All sewage must be disposed of in a dump site specifically designed for receipt of such sewage, or in an approved on-site sewage system, regardless of type of housing or RV. In no instance may raw sewage be dumped on the ground as it creates a serious health hazard. Infractions are cited by city code enforcement and prosecuted by TCEQ or the Environmental Protection Agency and will result in significant penalties. (Texas Health and Safety Code, subtitle B, chapter 366)
(Ordinance 120, sec. 12.43, adopted 12/10/19)
In order to proactively protect the city water supply from potential contamination, a protective zone extending 150 feet in any direction from the water wells has been established. Any use of those areas must be in accordance with section 12.03.003.
(Ordinance 120, sec. 12.44, adopted 12/10/19)
(a) 
Livestock, to include cattle, horses, poultry, swine, goats and similar animals commonly known as farm animals, kept for domestic use or for pleasure are prohibited within the city limits with the exception of the Carrol Creek Acres addition. One-acre tract minimum is required for each horse or cow. Goats or swine require a minimum of one acre for each four animals.
(b) 
The only exception is for such an animal that has been domesticated to the point it shares the property owners’ primary residence as its main habitat, and is considered a pet.
(c) 
Poultry to include chickens, quail, pheasant, or turkeys are allowable so long as their numbers or location do not prompt complaints from neighbors due to noise or sanitation.
(Ordinance 120, sec. 12.45, adopted 12/10/19)