This table shows the location or gives the disposition of the chapters, sections and subsections of the 1989 Bartlett Code of Ordinances within this revised code. The abbreviation “NIC” means the provision is not included in this code, though not necessarily repealed.
1989 CODE OF ORDINANCES
2024 CODE OF ORDINANCES
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL
 
§ 1.100
Incorporation
§ 2.01.001
§ 1.200
Organization of government
 
 
(a), (b)
§ 2.02.001
 
(c)
§ 2.03.001
§ 1.210
Election of officers
§ 2.01.003
§ 1.220
Mayor
§ 2.02.002
§ 1.230
City council
§ 2.02.004
§ 1.240
Administrative organization
 
§ 1.241
Chief of police
§ 2.06.001
§ 1.243
City attorney
§ 2.03.002
§ 1.244
City health officer
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2024 Code
§ 1.245
City secretary
§ 2.03.003
§ 1.146
Fire marshal
§§ 6.02.001—6.02.006
§ 1.300
Boundary changes
 
§ 1.310
Original metes and bounds
NIC
§ 1.320
General purpose annexation
NIC
§ 1.330
Special purpose annexation
NIC
§ 1.340
Dedications
NIC
§ 1.350
Abandonments
NIC
§ 1.360
Sale of property
NIC
§ 1.370
Service plan for annexation
§ 2.01.002
§ 1.380
Service plans in effect
NIC
CHAPTER 2 ANIMALS AND FOWL
 
§ 2.101
Dogs
Superseded by Ord. 2007-006
§ 2.102
Definitions
Superseded by Ord. 2007-006
§ 2.103
License fees
Superseded by Ord. 2007-006
§ 2.104
Payment of license fee
Superseded by Ord. 2007-006
§ 2.105
License plate
Superseded by Ord. 2007-006
§ 2.106
Unlawful ownership
Superseded by Ord. 2007-006
§ 2.107
Dogs at large
Superseded by Ord. 2007-006
§ 2.108
Rabies
Superseded by Ord. 2007-006
§ 2.109
Rabies test
Superseded by Ord. 2007-006
§ 2.110
Violations causing impoundment
Superseded by Ord. 2007-006
§ 2.111
Humane officer
Superseded by Ord. 2007-006
§ 2.112
Redeeming impounded dogs
Superseded by Ord. 2007-006
§ 2.113
Penalty
Superseded by Ord. 2007-006
§ 2.201
Duties of humane officer
Superseded by Ord. 2007-006
§ 2.301
Swine as nuisance
Superseded by Ord. 2007-006
§ 2.302
Penalty
Superseded by Ord. 2007-006
§ 2.401
Keeping animals within city limits
Superseded by Ord. 2007-006
§ 2.402
Sheep, horses, goats and cattle
Superseded by Ord. 2007-006
§ 2.403
Definition of “person”
Superseded by Ord. 2007-006
§ 2.404
Penalty
Superseded by Ord. 2007-006
§ 2.501
Domestic fowl
§ 3.03.002(a)
§ 2.502
Penalty
§ 3.03.002(b)
CHAPTER 3 BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
 
§ 3.101
City building and construction codes
 
§ 3.102
Building code
Amnd. by Ord. 20230522-07
§ 3.103
Electric code
Amnd. by Ord. 20230522-07
§ 3.104
Plumbing code
Amnd. by Ord. 20230522-07
§ 3.201
Occupancy permit
 
§ 3.202
Certificate of occupancy
§ 4.03.001
§ 3.203
Minimum dwelling standards
§ 4.03.002
§ 3.204
Occupation without permit
§ 4.03.003
§ 3.205
Application for certificate of occupancy
§ 4.03.004
§ 3.206
Appeal for denial of certificate of occupancy
§ 4.03.005
§ 3.207
Occupation without certificate of occupancy
§ 4.03.006
§ 3.208
Penalty
§ 4.03.007
CHAPTER 4 CEMETERIES
 
§ 4.101
City cemetery
 
§ 4.102
Conveyance of cemetery
§ 10.03.001
§ 4.103
Acknowledgement of responsibility
§ 10.03.002
§ 4.104
Authorization of the mayor
§ 10.03.003
§ 4.105
Superintendent of cemetery
§ 10.03.004
§ 4.106
Cemetery fund
§ 10.03.005
§ 4.107
Rules and regulations
§ 10.03.006
CHAPTER 5 MUNICIPAL DEFENSE AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
 
§ 5.101
Emergency management
§ 1.02.031
§ 5.102
Emergency management director: powers and duties
§ 1.02.032
§ 5.103
Emergency management plan
§ 1.02.033
§ 5.104
Interjurisdictional program
§ 1.02.034
§ 5.105
Override
§ 1.02.035
§ 5.106
Liability
§ 1.02.036
§ 5.107
Commitment of funds
§ 1.02.037
§ 5.108
Offenses: penalties
§ 1.02.038
§ 5.109
Severability
NIC
§ 5.110
Limitations
§ 1.02.039
§ 5.111
Repealer
NIC
§ 5.201
Municipal defense and disaster relief committee
 
§ 5.202
General
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2024 Code
§ 5.203
Powers and duties of committee
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2024 Code
§ 5.204
Municipal defense coordinator
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2024 Code
§ 5.205
Oath for members of organization
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2024 Code
CHAPTER 6 MUNICIPAL COURT AND PROCEDURES
 
§ 6.101
Creation of court
§ 2.07.001
§ 6.102
Jurisdiction
§ 2.07.002
§ 6.103
Judge
§ 2.07.003
§ 6.104
Clerk
§ 2.07.004
§ 6.105
Oaths
§ 2.07.005
§ 6.106
Seal
§ 2.07.006
§ 6.107
Language
§ 2.07.007
§ 6.108
Fines
§ 2.07.008
§ 6.109
Schedule of fees
§§ 2.07.009, A1.001
§ 6.110
Witnesses
§ 2.07.010
§ 6.111
Powers of judge
§ 2.07.011
§ 6.112
Service of process
§ 2.07.012
§ 6.113
Custody and fine
§ 2.07.013
CHAPTER 7 FIRE PROTECTION
 
§ 7.101
Fire limits defined
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2024 Code
§ 7.102
City of Bartlett fire department
§ 6.03.001
§ 7.201
Storing substances at retail establishments
§ 6.01.001(a)
§ 7.202
Unloading substances at retail establishments
§ 6.01.001(b)
§ 7.203
Applicability
§ 6.01.001(c)
§ 7.204
Penalty
§ 6.01.001(d)
§ 7.301
Prohibiting fireworks within the city
Superseded by Ord. 20160815-01
§ 7.302
Penalty
Superseded by Ord. 20160815-01
§ 7.401
Arson reward
§ 6.01.002
CHAPTER 8 FRANCHISES
 
§ 8.101
Franchise provisions for Centrovision, Inc.
NIC
§ 8.102
Definitions
NIC
§ 8.103
Grant of authority
NIC
§ 8.104
Non-exclusive grant
NIC
§ 8.105
Police power
NIC
§ 8.106
Indemnification
NIC
§ 8.107
Construction and maintenance
NIC
§ 8.108
Safety requirements
NIC
§ 8.109
Office and complaints
NIC
§ 8.110
Applicable FCC rules
NIC
§ 8.111
Franchise term
NIC
§ 8.112
Renewal procedure
NIC
§ 8.113
Forfeiture
NIC
§ 8.114
Surrender right
NIC
§ 8.115
Transfers
NIC
§ 8.116
Franchise fee
NIC
§ 8.117
Violations
NIC
§ 8.118
Penalties
NIC
§ 8.119
New developments
NIC
§ 8.120
Miscellaneous provisions
NIC
§ 8.121
Severability
NIC
§ 8.122
Acceptance
NIC
§ 8.123
Effective date
NIC
§ 8.201
Franchise for the Lone Star Gas Company
NIC
§ 8.202
Placement of mains, pipes and laterals
NIC
§ 8.203
Duty to public
NIC
§ 8.204
Rates and charges
NIC
§ 8.205
Connections
NIC
§ 8.206
Deposits
NIC
§ 8.207
Non-exclusive conditions
NIC
§ 8.208
Levels of service
NIC
§ 8.209
Franchise fees
NIC
§ 8.210
Effective date
NIC
§ 8.301
Franchise provisions for Texas Power and Light
NIC
§ 8.302
Erection of poles or towers
NIC
§ 8.303
Levels of service
NIC
§ 8.304
Liability
NIC
CHAPTER 9 HEALTH AND SANITATION
 
§ 9.100
Health
 
§ 9.110
Ambulance service
 
 
(a) Purpose; service area
§ 7.02.001
 
(b)—(d) Fees
§§ 7.02.002(a), A1.002
 
(e) Acceptance of insurance
§ 7.02.002(b)
§ 9.120
Food handlers
 
§ 9.121
Definitions
§ 7.03.031
§ 9.122
Examinations, registrations
§ 7.03.033
§ 9.123
Issuance of health certificates
§ 7.03.034
§ 9.124
Health examination
§ 7.03.035
§ 9.125
Tuberculosis examination
§ 7.03.036
§ 9.126
Food handler’s registration certificate
§ 7.03.037
§ 9.127
Enforcement
§ 7.03.038
§ 9.128
City health officer
§ 7.03.039
§ 9.129
Penalty
§ 7.03.032
§ 9.200
Sanitation
 
§ 9.210
Burning trash and rubbish
 
§ 9.211
General
§ 6.04.001(a)
§ 9.212
Penalty
§ 6.04.001(b)
§ 9.220
Garbage
 
§ 9.221
Definitions
§ 12.03.001
§ 9.222
General
 
 
(a)
§ 12.03.003
 
(b)
§ 12.03.004
 
(c)
§ 12.03.005
 
(d)
§ 12.03.006
 
(e)
§ 12.03.007
 
(f)
§ 12.03.008
§ 9.223
Offenses and prohibitions
§ 12.03.009
§ 9.224
Garbage cans
§ 12.03.010
§ 9.225
Collection and fees
§ 12.03.011(a), (b)
§ 9.226
Penalty
§ 12.03.002
§ 9.227
Severability
NIC
§ 9.300
Junked vehicles
 
§ 9.301
Definitions
Superseded by Ord. 2013-05
§ 9.302
Public nuisance
Superseded by Ord. 2013-05
§ 9.303
Notice and hearing
Superseded by Ord. 2013-05
§ 9.304
Removal of vehicle
Superseded by Ord. 2013-05
§ 9.305
Official action
Superseded by Ord. 2013-05
§ 9.306
Chief of police
Superseded by Ord. 2013-05
§ 9.307
Application
Superseded by Ord. 2013-05
§ 9.308
Penalty
Superseded by Ord. 2013-05
§ 9.400
Prevention of breeding mosquitoes
 
§ 9.401
General
Superseded by Ord. 2013-03
§ 9.402
Treatment
Superseded by Ord. 2013-03
§ 9.403
Health officer
Superseded by Ord. 2013-03
§ 9.404
Penalty
Superseded by Ord. 2013-03
§ 9.500
Extermination of rats
 
§ 9.501
Definitions
§ 7.05.001
§ 9.502
Regulations
§ 7.05.002
§ 9.503
Notice
§ 7.05.003
§ 9.504
Health officer’s powers
§ 7.05.004
§ 9.505
Unlawful activities
§ 7.05.005
 
[Sewer connection]
 
[§ 9.601]
[Connection required]
Superseded by Ord. 2019-09-19-2A
§ 9.602
Water closets
Superseded by Ord. 2019-09-19-2A
§ 9.603
Wastewater
Superseded by Ord. 2019-09-19-2A
§ 9.604
Application for connection
Superseded by Ord. 2019-09-19-2A
§ 9.605
Superintendent of city utilities
Superseded by Ord. 2019-09-19-2A
§ 9.606
Offenses
§ 12.01.029
§ 9.607
Penalty
Superseded by Ord. 2019-09-19-2A
§ 9.700
City water connection requirement
 
§ 9.701
General
Superseded by Ord. 2019-09-19-2A
§ 9.702
Tapping charges
Superseded by Ord. 2019-09-19-2A
§ 9.800
Vacant lots
 
§ 9.801
General offenses
Superseded by Ord. 2013-03
§ 9.802
Notice and publication
Superseded by Ord. 2013-03
§ 9.803
Action after notice
Superseded by Ord. 2013-03
§ 9.804
Expense
Superseded by Ord. 2013-03
§ 9.805
Penalty
Superseded by Ord. 2013-03
§ 9.900
Weeds, trash, rubbish and stagnant standing water
 
§ 9.901
Fire hazard determination
Superseded by Ord. 2013-03
§ 9.902
Notice
Superseded by Ord. 2013-03
§ 9.903
Expense
Superseded by Ord. 2013-03
§ 9.904
Lien on property
Superseded by Ord. 2013-03
§ 9.905
Penalty
Superseded by Ord. 2013-03
CHAPTER 10 HOUSING
 
§ 10.101
Fair housing
 
§ 10.102
General
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2024 Code
§ 10.103
Definitions
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2024 Code
§ 10.104
Exceptions
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2024 Code
§ 10.105
Prohibited acts
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2024 Code
§ 10.106
Administrator’s duties and enforcement
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2024 Code
§ 10.107
Penalties
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2024 Code
§ 10.108
Severability
NIC
§ 10.201
Minimum housing code
 
§ 10.202
General
Superseded by Ord. 2010-02
§ 10.203
Building inspector and notice
Superseded by Ord. 2010-02
§ 10.204
Housing appeals
Superseded by Ord. 2010-02
§ 10.205
Housing standards
Superseded by Ord. 2010-02
CHAPTER 11 LIBRARY
 
§ 11.101
Library department
 
 
(a)
§ 10.02.001
 
(b)—(d)
§ 10.02.002
CHAPTER 12 MOBILE HOMES
 
§ 12.101
Permit to move mobile homes into city
Rpld. by Ord. 2012-02
§ 12.102
General
Rpld. by Ord. 2012-02
§ 12.103
Permit fee
Rpld. by Ord. 2012-02
§ 12.104
Number of mobile homes per lot
Rpld. by Ord. 2012-02
§ 12.105
Penalty
Rpld. by Ord. 2012-02
§ 12.201
Placement of mobile homes
Rpld. by Ord. 2012-02
§ 12.202
Permit
Rpld. by Ord. 2012-02
§ 12.203
Application for permit
Rpld. by Ord. 2012-02
§ 12.204
Permit fees
Rpld. by Ord. 2012-02
§ 12.205
Location
Rpld. by Ord. 2012-02
§ 12.206
Ownership and occupancy
Rpld. by Ord. 2012-02
§ 12.207
Mobile home site
Rpld. by Ord. 2012-02
§ 12.208
Additional construction
Rpld. by Ord. 2012-02
§ 12.209
Travel trailers
Rpld. by Ord. 2012-02
§ 12.210
Penalty
Rpld. by Ord. 2012-02
§ 12.301
Mobile home and trailer parks
Rpld. by Ord. 2012-02
§ 12.302
Definitions
Rpld. by Ord. 2012-02
§ 12.303
License
Rpld. by Ord. 2012-02
§ 12.304
Physical requirements
Rpld. by Ord. 2012-02
§ 12.305
Operation of parks
Rpld. by Ord. 2012-02
§ 12.306
Facilities and services
Rpld. by Ord. 2012-02
§ 12.307
Penalty
Rpld. by Ord. 2012-02
§ 12.308
Savings clause
Rpld. by Ord. 2012-02
CHAPTER 13 OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES
 
§ 13.101
Peddlers
§ 5.03.002
§ 13.102
Application and fee
§ 5.03.003
§ 13.103
Payments for goods
§ 5.03.004
§ 13.104
License fee
§§ 5.03.005, A4.002
§ 13.105
Exemption
§ 5.03.006
§ 13.106
Selling in fire limits
§ 5.03.007
§ 13.107
Time limit
§ 5.03.008
§ 13.108
Sales representatives
 
 
(a)
§ 5.03.009
 
(b)
§ 5.03.010
§ 13.109
Penalty
§ 5.03.001
CHAPTER 14 OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS
 
§ 14.101
Prohibiting the playing of ball in the street
§ 10.04.001
§ 14.110
Prohibiting the driving over fire hoses
§ 11.01.002
§ 14.120
Prohibiting obstruction of streets, alleys, and sidewalks
§ 10.04.002
§ 14.130
Prohibiting the riding of bicycles, horses or other animals across any sidewalk
§ 10.04.003
§ 14.140
Prohibiting the shooting of firearms
 
§ 14.141
General
§ 8.04.001(a)
§ 14.142
Exception
§ 8.04.001(b)
§ 14.143
Air guns and rifles
§ 8.04.001(c)
§ 14.144
Penalty
§ 8.04.001(d)
§ 14.150
Prohibition of skating on sidewalks
§ 10.04.001
CHAPTER 15 PARKS AND RECREATION [reserved]
 
CHAPTER 16 PERSONNEL
 
§ 16.101
Texas Municipal Retirement System
NIC
§ 16.102
Exercising option
NIC
§ 16.103
Notification of acceptance
NIC
§ 16.104
Age limits of employees
NIC
§ 16.105
Deposits
NIC
§ 16.106
Credit
NIC
§ 16.107
Current service annuity reserve
NIC
§ 16.108
City contributions
NIC
§ 16.109
City obligation
NIC
§ 16.110
Notification of participation in fund
NIC
§ 16.111
Members of fund
NIC
§ 16.112
Monthly contribution
NIC
§ 16.113
Death benefits
NIC
CHAPTER 17 PLANNING
 
§ 17.101
Planning commission
§ 9.01.001
§ 17.201
Flood plain
 
§ 17.202
General
§ 4.05.001
§ 17.203
Definitions
§ 4.05.002
§ 17.204
General provisions
§ 4.05.003
§ 17.205
Administration
§ 4.05.004
§ 17.206
Provisions for flood hazard reduction
§ 4.05.005
§ 17.300
Subdivision regulations [reserved]
 
§ 17.400
Environmental regulations [reserved]
 
CHAPTER 18 TAXATION
 
§ 18.101
Beer and wine wholesaler’s permit
§§ 5.02.031, A4.001(a)
§ 18.102
Package store permits
§§ 5.02.032, A4.001(b)
§ 18.103
Wine and beer retailer’s permit
§§ 5.02.033, A4.001(c)
§ 18.104
State permit necessary
§ 5.02.034
§ 18.105
Expiration of permits
§ 5.02.035
§ 18.106
Location restricted
§ 5.02.002
§ 18.107
Penalty
§ 5.02.001
§ 18.210 [18.201]
Telecommunication services
§ 2.08.032
§ 18.202
Repealer
NIC
§ 18.203
Severability
NIC
§ 18.204
Construing of section
NIC
CHAPTER 19 TRAFFIC
 
§ 19.101
Zoning for traffic and rate of speed
 
§ 19.102
State Highway 95
NIC
§ 19.103
Defining offense and fine
§ 11.02.032
§ 19.201
No parking zones
 
§ 19.202
Clark Street
NIC
§ 19.203
State Highway 95
NIC
§ 19.204
West State Highway 95 and Clark Street
NIC
§ 19.205
West Clark Street
NIC
§ 19.301
Traffic regulation during fire alarms
 
§ 19.302
Distance from fire
§ 11.01.001(a)
§ 19.303
Right of way of fire department
§ 11.01.001(b)
§ 19.304
Penalty
§ 11.01.001(c)
§ 19.401
Prohibiting driving of heavy loaded trucks
 
§ 19.402
General
Amnd. by Ord. 2018-03124C
§ 19.403
Defined areas
Amnd. by Ord. 2018-03124C
§ 19.404
Penalty
Amnd. by Ord. 2018-03124C
§ 19.405
Definition
Amnd. by Ord. 2018-03124C
§ 19.501
Prohibiting the driving of trucks with cleats
Amnd. by Ord. 2018-03124C
CHAPTER 20 UTILITIES
 
§ 20.101
Service availability fees
§§ 12.01.028(a), A3.003(a)
§ 20.102
Definition of living unit
§ A3.003(b)
§ 20.103
Capitol recovery fee
§ 12.01.028(b)
§ 20.104
Penalty
§ 12.01.028(c)
§ 20.105
Severability
NIC
CHAPTER 21 ZONING
 
§ 21.101
Districts
NIC
§ 21.102
Definitions
NIC
§ 21.103
Fences
NIC
§ 21.201
Use regulations: “R-1” district
NIC
§ 21.202
Area regulations: “R-1” one family district
NIC
§ 21.301
Use regulations: “R-2” duplex and apartment district
NIC
§ 21.302
Area regulations: “R-2” duplex and apartment district
NIC
§ 21.401
Use regulations and area regulations of “R-3” house trailer district
NIC
§ 21.501
Use and area regulations in “R-4” small house district
NIC
§ 21.601
“B-1” retail business district
NIC
§ 21.701
“B-2” general business district
NIC
§ 21.801
“C-1” commercial district
NIC
§ 21.802
Prohibiting the installation of gasoline pumps and tanks
NIC
§ 21.901
Non-conforming buildings and uses
NIC
§ 21.902
Non-conforming use of land
NIC
§ 21.903
Abandonment
NIC
§ 21.904
A non-conforming use shall be extended to displace a conforming use.
NIC
§ 21.905
District changes
NIC
§ 21.1001
Procedure covering special exceptions appeals and granting of variances
NIC
§ 21.1002
Special exceptions
NIC
§ 21.1003
Notice
NIC
§ 21.1004
The hearing
NIC
§ 21.1005
Special exceptions
NIC
§ 21.1006
Variance
NIC
§ 21.1007
Appeal from city council
NIC
§ 21.1101
Enforcement and administration
NIC
§ 21.1102
Building permit required
NIC
§ 21.1103
Powers and duties of the city secretary
NIC
§ 21.1104
In newly annexed territory
NIC
§ 21.1105
Permits issued by city secretary
NIC