This table shows the location or gives the disposition of the ordinances within the Bellville Code of Ordinances. The abbreviation “NIC” means the ordinance is not included in this code, though not necessarily repealed.
Ord. No.
Date
Description
Disposition
Supp. No.
1416
7/20/10
Amends Ord. 780 (app. A, art. 17.000); fee schedule, garbage rates
 
 
 
 
§ 1 Amends art. 17.000, § (a)
Amnd. by Ord. 1500
 
 
 
§ 2 Amends art. 17.000, § (b)
Amnd. by Ord. 1500
 
 
 
§ 3 Art. 17.000, § (c), first paragraph remains unchanged
NIC
 
 
 
§ 4 Amends art. 17.000, § (c), second paragraph
Amnd. by Ord. 1500
 
 
 
§ 5 Amends art. 17.000, § (d)
Amnd. by Ord. 1500
 
1417
9/21/10
Adopts budget for FY 2010/2011
NIC
 
1418
9/21/10
Tax levy
NIC
 
1419
8/24/10
Subdivision rules and regulations
 
 
 
 
Chapter 9 Subdivision Rules and Regulations
 
 
 
 
Art. 9.100 General provisions and requirements
 
 
 
 
§ 9.101 Title
§ 10.02.001
 
 
 
§ 9.102 Adoption of legislative grants of power
§ 10.02.002
 
 
 
§ 9.103 Purpose
§ 10.02.003
 
 
 
§ 9.104 Scope and jurisdiction
§ 10.02.004
 
 
 
§ 9.105 City participation in cost
§ 10.02.005
 
 
 
Art. 9.200 Definitions
§ 10.02.031
 
 
 
Art. 9.300 Plat submittal, procedure, conditions for approval and recording
 
 
 
 
§ 9.301 Preliminary plat
§ 10.02.061
 
 
 
§ 9.302 Final plat
§ 10.02.062
 
 
 
§ 9.303 Recording of final plat
§ 10.02.063
 
 
 
Art. 9.400 Subdivision design requirements
§ 10.02.091
 
 
 
Art. 9.500 Certifications, restrictions, and inscriptions
 
 
 
 
§ 9.501 Surveyor’s certificate
§ 10.02.121
 
 
 
§ 9.502 Plat dedication and certification
§ 10.02.122
 
 
 
§ 9.503 Mortgagee’s statement
§ 10.02.123
 
 
 
§ 9.504 Board of aldermen’s certification
§ 10.02.124
 
 
 
§ 9.505 County clerk’s certification
§ 10.02.125
 
 
 
Art. 9.600 Required minimum improvements
 
 
 
 
§ 9.601 General
§ 10.02.151
 
 
 
Art. 9.700 Appeal
§ 10.02.181
 
 
 
Art. 9.800 Building permits, city acceptance of dedication and utility service
 
 
 
 
§ 9.801 Building permits
§ 10.02.211
 
 
 
§ 9.802 Acceptance
§ 10.02.212
 
 
 
§ 9.803 Service
Amnd. by Ord. 1676
 
 
 
Art. 9.900 Penalties for violation
 
 
 
 
§ 9.901 Fines
§ 10.02.241
 
 
 
§ 9.902 Other penalties
§ 10.02.242
 
 
 
Art. 9.1000 Variances
§ 10.02.271
 
 
 
Exhibit 9A. Technical manual for subdivisions, commercial and industrial developments
Art. 10.02, appendix A
 
 
9/21/10
Amends Ord. 1089; flood damage prevention
 
 
 
 
Article 1 Statutory authorization, findings of fact, purpose and methods
Amnd. by Ord. 1587
 
 
 
Article 2 Definitions
Amnd. by Ord. 1587
 
 
 
Article 3 General provisions
Amnd. by Ord. 1587
 
 
 
Article 4 Administration
Amnd. by Ord. 1587
 
 
 
Article 5 Provisions for flood hazard reduction
Amnd. by Ord. 1587
 
1421
1/18/11
Calls election
NIC
 
1425
3/8/11
Appoints election officials
NIC
 
1430
9/20/11
Tax levy
NIC
 
1431
9/20/11
Adopts budget, FY 11-12
NIC
 
1433
11/15/11
Goods in transit
§ 11.02.002
 
1435
2/21/12
General election
NIC
 
1445
7/17/12
Location of manufactured homes in city
Amnd. by Ord. adopted 9/21/21
 
1447
9/18/12
Adopts budget FY 12-13
NIC
 
1448
9/18/12
Tax levy 2012
NIC
 
1451
10/16/12
Closing specific street for improvements
NIC
 
1457
1/15/13
Calls general election, May 2013
NIC
 
1459
2/19/13
Discharge of weapons indoors
§ 8.02.001(c)(4)
 
1460
2/19/13
Regulates location of feeding of animals
§ 2.04.002(c)
 
1461
3/19/13
Appoints election officials for May 2013 general election
NIC
 
1465
8/20/13
Amends water, sewer and gas tap fees
Amnd. by Ord. 1571
 
1466
8/20/13
Amends water service fees
Amnd. by Ord. 1522
 
1468
9/21/13
Adopts budget FY 13-14
NIC
 
1469
9/21/13
Levying taxes TY 2013
NIC
 
1476
1/21/14
Orders May 2014 general election
NIC
 
1479
2/18/14
Approves agreement for street maintenance with the state
NIC
 
1483
9/23/14
Adopts budget FY 14-15
NIC
 
1484
9/23/14
Adopts tax rate 2014
NIC
 
1487
10/21/14
Adopts airport advisory board
 
 
 
 
Statement of legislative intent
§ 1.09.061
 
 
 
Created; members; terms
§ 1.09.062
 
 
 
Duties
§ 1.09.063
 
1491
1/20/15
Orders May 9, 2015, general election
NIC
 
1493
3/17/15
Appoints election officials for May 9, 2015, election
NIC
 
1497
9/15/15
Adopts budget, FY 15-16
NIC
 
1498
9/15/15
Tax levy, TY 2015
NIC
 
1499
9/15/15
Amends building related fees
 
 
 
 
Inspection and reinspection fees
Amnd. by Ord. 1571
 
 
 
Electrical permits
Amnd. by Ord. 1571
 
 
 
Plumbing permit and inspection fees
Amnd. by Ord. 1571
 
 
 
Mechanical permits
Amnd. by Ord. 1571
 
 
 
Inspection fees for water, sewer and gas connections
Amnd. by Ord. 1571
 
1500
9/15/15
Amends garbage collection fees
Amnd. by Ord. 1571
 
1509
1/19/16
Calls May 7, 2016; general election
NIC
 
1415A
3/15/16
Amends charges for police-authorized and nonconsent tows
§ 4.03.011
 
1513
3/15/16
Appoints elected officials for May 7, 2016; general election
NIC
 
1518
7/19/16
Downtown traffic-control and parking
 
 
 
 
Designation of district
§ 12.04.001
 
 
 
One-way traffic
§ 12.04.002
 
 
 
Two-hour parking
Rpld. by Ord. 1689
 
 
 
Parallel and angle parking
§ 12.04.004
 
1519
6/21/16
Amends parking trailer, travel trailer or motor home on street
§ 12.03.008
 
1520
9/20/16
Adopts budget, FY 16-17
NIC
 
1521
9/20/16
Tax levy, TY 2016
NIC
 
1522
9/13/16
Amends water service fees
Amnd. by Ord. 1571
 
1524
11/15/16
Collection fee
§ 7.02.003
 
1530
1/17/17
Calls May 6, 2017, general election
NIC
 
1531
3/21/17
Appoints election officials for the May 6, 2017, general election
NIC
 
1538
9/19/17
Adopts budget, FY 17-18
NIC
 
1539
9/19/17
Tax levy, FY 17-18
NIC
 
1549
1/23/18
Orders may 5, 2018, general election
NIC
 
1551
2/20/18
Amends library board
§ 1.07.001
 
1552
2/20/18
Amends hotel occupancy tax
 
 
 
 
Definitions
§ 11.04.001
 
 
 
Levy; rate; exceptions
§ 11.04.002
 
 
 
Collection
§ 11.04.003
 
 
 
Reports; payments
§ 11.04.004
 
 
 
Rules and regulations; access to records
§ 11.04.005
 
 
 
Penalties
§ 11.04.006
 
 
 
Additional remedies
§ 11.04.007
 
 
 
Authorization to bring suit
§ 11.04.008
 
 
 
Use of revenue
§ 11.04.009
 
 
 
Contracts for management of funded programs
§ 11.04.010
 
1556
3/20/18
Calls May 5, 2018; general election
NIC
 
1560
5/22/18
Amends finances; investment policy
 
 
 
 
Generally
 
 
 
 
Fiscal year
§ 1.06.001
 
 
 
Payment of obligations
§ 1.06.002
 
 
 
Fiscal reserve policy (fund balance policy)
§ 1.06.003
 
 
 
Investment and Cash Management
 
 
 
 
Generally
Amnd. by Ord. 1588
 
 
 
Investment policies
Amnd. by Ord. 1588
 
1566
7/17/18
Amends Sens activity center board; operation and use of facilities
Amnd. by Ord. 1576
 
1568
9/18/18
Tax levy, TY 2018
NIC
 
1569
9/18/18
Adopts budget, FY 18-19
NIC
 
1571
9/18/18
Amends fee schedule
 
 
 
 
Miscellaneous fees
 
 
 
 
Returned check and returned credit card charge
§ A1.001
 
 
 
Fee for issuance of tax certificates
§ A1.002
 
 
 
Public information fees
§ A1.003
 
 
 
Police report fees
§ A1.004
 
 
 
Parks and community facilities
 
 
 
 
Rental rates and deposit for Turnverein and Sens Center
§ A2.001
 
 
 
Building related fees
 
 
 
 
Building permits and inspection fees
Amnd. by Ord. 1648
 
 
 
Registration of electricians; electrical permit and inspection fees
Amnd. by Ord. 1648
 
 
 
Plumbing permits and special fees
Amnd. by Ord. 1648
 
 
 
Mechanical permits
Amnd. by CC Meeting 10/15/19
 
 
 
Inspection fees for water, sewer, and gas connections
Amnd. by Ord. 1648
 
 
 
Mobile home and travel trailer park license and permit fees
Amnd. by Ord. 1648
 
 
 
Mobile home parks
Amnd. by Ord. 1648
 
 
 
Sign permit fee
Amnd. by Ord. 1648
 
 
 
Sprinkler system permit and inspection fees
Amnd. by Ord. 1648
 
 
 
Fire alarm permits
Amnd. by Ord. 1648
 
 
 
Life protection and life safety systems permits
Amnd. by Ord. 1648
 
 
 
Business related fees
 
 
 
 
Solicitor’s permit
§ A4.001
 
 
 
Vehicle towing and impoundment charges; wrecking service permit
§ A4.002
 
 
 
Alcohol beverage permits
§ A4.003
 
 
 
Municipal court fees
 
 
 
 
Technology fund
§ A5.001
 
 
 
Building security fund
§ A5.002
 
 
 
Subdivision fees
 
 
 
 
Preliminary plat
§ A6.001
 
 
 
Utility rates and charges
 
 
 
 
Connection, disconnection or service calls; deposits
Amnd. by CC Meeting 9/17/19
 
 
 
Water, sewer and gas tap fees
§ A7.002
 
 
 
Water service
§ A7.003
 
 
 
Sewer service
§ A7.004
 
 
 
Electrical service
§ A7.005
 
 
 
Gas service
§ A7.006
 
 
 
Garbage collection
Amnd. by Ord. 1582
 
 
 
Drought contingency plan
§ A7.008
 
1576
12/18/18
Amends Sens activity center board; operation and use of facilities
§ 1.08.003
 
1578
1/15/19
Parking of recreational vehicles, camper buses, motor homes and camper trailers, regulated.
Amnd. by Ord. 1578A
 
1579
1/15/19
Sexually-oriented businesses prohibited
§ 8.05.001
 
1580
2/19/19
Appoints election officials for general election held on May 4, 2019
NIC
 
1582
3/19/19
Amends solid waste regulations
 
 
 
 
§ 1 Collection
§ 13.05.001
 
 
 
1.0 Definitions of items included in contract
§ 13.05.002
 
 
 
2.0 Definitions of items excluded from contract
§ 13.05.003
 
 
 
3.0 Collection operations
§ 13.05.004
 
 
 
4.0
 
 
 
 
Basis of prices and method of payment
§ 13.05.005
 
 
 
Rates
Amnd. by CC Meeting 9/17/19
 
 
 
Waste material collection specifications for residential units
§ 13.05.006
 
 
 
Collection of commercial solid waste
§ 13.05.007
 
 
6/18/19
Adopts building permit and inspection fees
Amnd. by Ord. 1648
 
1587
8/20/19
Amends flood damage prevention
 
 
 
 
Statutory authorization, findings of fact, purpose and methods
Amnd. by Ord. adopted 9/21/21
 
 
 
Definitions
Amnd. by Ord. adopted 9/21/21
 
 
 
General provisions
Amnd. by Ord. adopted 9/21/21
 
 
 
Administration
Amnd. by Ord. adopted 9/21/21
 
 
 
Provisions for flood hazard reduction
Amnd. by Ord. adopted 9/21/21
 
 
 
Penalties for noncompliance
Amnd. by Ord. adopted 9/21/21
 
1588
8/20/19
Replaces investment and cash management
 
 
 
 
Generally
§ 1.06.031
 
 
 
Investment policies
§ 1.06.032
 
 
9/17/19
Amend utility rates and charges
 
 
 
 
Connection, disconnection or service calls; deposits
Amnd. by Ord. 1648
 
 
 
Garbage collection
Amnd. by CC Meeting 9/15/20
 
1592
9/24/19
Adopts budget, FY 19-20
NIC
 
1593
9/24/19
Tax levy, FY 19-20
NIC
 
 
10/15/19
Amends mechanical permit fees
Amnd. by Ord. 1648
 
1578A
2/18/20
Amends parking of recreational vehicles, etc.; regulated
Amnd. by Ord. adopted 9/21/21
 
1602
2/18/20
Calls May 2, 2020; general election
NIC
 
1603
2/18/20
Strategic plan committee
 
 
 
 
Statement of legislative intent
§ 1.10.001
 
 
 
Strategic planning committee
§ 1.10.002
 
 
 
Duties of committee
§ 1.10.003
 
1605
3/27/20
Continuation of declaration of state of emergency pertaining to COVID-19
NIC
 
1606
4/21/20
Canvasses May 2, 2020, general election
NIC
 
1612
5/19/20
Amends mobile homes park application for license
§ 3.03.042(a)(3)
 
1613
6/16/20
Adds one-way street; South Miller Street
§ 12.02.004(5)
 
1616
7/21/20
Rezoning
NIC
 
1619
8/18/20
Readopts investment and cash management policy with no changes
§§ 1.06.031—1.06.032
 
1621
9/15/20
Adopts budget, FY 20-21
NIC
 
1622
9/15/20
Tax levy, FY 20-21
NIC
 
 
9/15/20
Garbage collection rates
Amnd. by Ord. 1681
 
1624
10/20/20
Amends personnel; benefit plans
§ 9.01.002
 
1628
10/20/20
Water service; customer markup
§ A7.003(c)
 
1629
11/17/20
Grants a variance to a specific property
NIC
 
1635
1/19/21
Calls May 1, 2021 general election
NIC
 
1638
2/23/21
Control of driveways
§ 12.03.012
 
1639
3/16/21
Appoints election officials for May 1, 2021, general election
NIC
 
 
4/20/21
Amends general provisions
 
 
 
 
Art. 1.01 Code of ordinances
 
 
 
 
Adoption
§ 1.01.001
 
 
 
Designation and citation of code
§ 1.01.002
 
 
 
Catchlines of articles, divisions and sections
§ 1.01.003
 
 
 
Definitions and rules of construction
§ 1.01.004
 
 
 
Severability of parts of code
§ 1.01.005
 
 
 
Repeal of ordinances
§ 1.01.006
 
 
 
Amendments or additions to code
§ 1.01.007
 
 
 
Supplementation of code
§ 1.01.008
 
 
 
General penalty for violations of code; continuing violations
§ 1.01.009
 
 
 
Art. 1.02 Administration
 
 
 
 
Official newspaper
§ 1.02.001
 
 
 
Access to safety deposit box
§ 1.02.002
 
 
 
Returned check charge
§ 1.02.003
 
 
 
Compensation for service of warrants
§ 1.02.004
 
 
 
Art. 1.03 City officials
 
 
 
 
Div. 2. City administrator
 
 
 
 
Office established
§ 1.03.031
 
 
 
General duties; compensation
§ 1.03.032
 
 
 
Interference by council
§ 1.03.033
 
 
 
Specific powers and duties
§ 1.03.034
 
 
 
Acting city administrator
§ 1.03.035
 
 
 
Art. 1.04 Emergency management
 
 
 
 
Div. 1. Generally
 
 
 
 
National Incident Management System adopted
§ 1.04.001
 
 
 
Div. 2. Emergency management program
 
 
 
 
Operational organization
§ 1.04.031
 
 
 
Powers and duties of
§ 1.04.032
 
 
 
emergency management director
 
 
 
 
Emergency management plan
§ 1.04.033
 
 
 
Interjurisdictional program
§ 1.04.034
 
 
 
Override
§ 1.04.035
 
 
 
Liability
§ 1.04.036
 
 
 
Commitment of funds
§ 1.04.037
 
 
 
Offenses; penalties
§ 1.04.038
 
 
 
Art. 1.05 Records management
 
 
 
 
Definition of city records
§ 1.05.001
 
 
 
Additional definitions
§ 1.05.002
 
 
 
City records declared public property
§ 1.05.003
 
 
 
Policy
§ 1.05.004
 
 
 
Designation of records management officer
§ 1.05.005
 
 
 
Records management committee
Amnd. by Ord. 1680
 
 
 
Records management plan
§ 1.05.006
 
 
 
Duties of records management officer
§ 1.05.007
 
 
 
Designation of records liaison officers
§ 1.05.009
 
 
 
Duties and responsibilities of records liaison officers
§ 1.05.010
 
 
 
Records control schedules to be developed; approval; filing with state
§ 1.05.011
 
 
 
Implementation of records control schedules; destruction of records under schedule
§ 1.05.012
 
 
 
Destruction of unscheduled records
§ 1.05.013
 
 
 
Records center
§ 1.05.014
 
 
 
Micrographics
Amnd. by Ord. 1680
 
1648
5/18/21
Amends fee schedule
 
 
 
 
Building permits and inspection fees for residential and commercial
Amnd. by Ord. 1668
 
 
 
Registration of electricians; electrical permit and inspection fees
Amnd. by Ord. 1668
 
 
 
Plumbing permits and special fees
Amnd. by Ord. 1668
 
 
 
Mechanical permits
Amnd. by Ord. 1668
 
 
 
Inspection fees for water, sewer, and gas connections
Amnd. by Ord. 1668
 
 
 
Mobile home and travel trailer park license and permit fees
Amnd. by Ord. 1668
 
 
 
Mobile home parks
Amnd. by Ord. 1668
 
 
 
Sign permit fee
Amnd. by Ord. 1668
 
 
 
Sprinkler system permit and inspection fees
Amnd. by Ord. 1668
 
 
 
Fire alarm permits
Amnd. by Ord. 1668
 
 
 
Life protection and life safety systems permits
Amnd. by Ord. 1668
 
 
 
Fire code plan review and inspection services
Amnd. by Ord. 1668
 
 
 
Connection, disconnection or service calls; deposits
§ A7.001
 
 
6/15/21
Amends livestock definition
§ 2.01.001
 
1650
6/15/21
Automobile repair on public property is prohibited
§ 4.01.001
 
1653
7/20/21
Annexation
NIC
 
1655
9/21/21
Adopts budget, FY 21-22
NIC
 
1656
9/21/21
Tax levy, FY 21-22
NIC
 
1659
9/21/21
Hotel and motel regulation and inspection
 
 
 
 
Purpose
§ 4.05.001
 
 
 
Adoption of property maintenance
§ 4.05.002
 
 
 
Definitions
§ 4.05.003
 
 
 
Applicability and administration
§ 4.05.003
 
 
 
Registration required
§ 4.05.004
 
 
 
Registration fees
§ 4.05.005
 
 
 
Inspection by administrator or designated representative
§ 4.05.006
 
 
 
Owner or operator self-inspections
§ 4.05.007
 
 
 
Offenses
§ 4.05.008
 
 
 
Posting
§ 4.05.009
 
 
 
Enforcement
§ 4.05.010
 
 
9/21/21
Amends building regulations
Ch. 3
 
1667
12/21/21
Annexation
NIC
 
1668
12/21/21
Amends building related fees
 
 
 
 
Building permits and inspection fees for residential and commercial
§ A3.001
 
 
 
Registration of electricians; electrical permit and inspection fees
§ A3.002
 
 
 
Plumbing permits and special fees
§ A3.003
 
 
 
Mechanical permits
§ A3.004
 
 
 
Inspection fees for water, sewer, and gas connections
§ A3.005
 
 
 
Mobile home and travel trailer park license and permit fees
§ A3.006
 
 
 
Mobile home parks
§ A3.007
 
 
 
Sign permit fee
§ A3.008
 
 
 
Sprinkler system permit and inspection fees
§ A3.009
 
 
 
Fire alarm permits
§ A3.010
 
 
 
Life protection and life safety systems permits
§ A3.011
 
 
 
Fire code plan review and inspection services
§ A3.012
 
 
 
Fire plan review fees - commercial and multifamily construction
§ A3.013
 
 
 
Fire plan pre-construction meeting - residential commercial and multifamily construction
§ A3.014
 
1675
6/28/22
Amends technical manual for subdivisions, commercial and industrial developments
 
 
 
 
Streets and alleys: design
Art. 10.02, app. A, § 5
 
 
 
Easements and utilities
Art. 10.02, app. A, § 6
 
 
 
Single-family residential lots
Art. 10.02, app. A, § 7
 
 
 
Building setback lines
Art. 10.02, app. A, § 13
 
 
 
Public streets and alleys
Art. 10.02, app. A, § 16
 
1676
6/28/22
Amends subdivision regulations; city acceptance of utility service
§ 10.02.213
 
1677
8/16/2022
Amends Building Regulations: Mobile Homes, Travel Trailers and Industrialized Housing: Mobile Home and Travel Trailer Parks
Art. 3.03
1680
11/15/2022
Amends General Provisions: Records Management
Art. 1.05
1681
12/20/2022
Amends Fee Schedule: Utility Rates and Charges
Art. A7.000
1684
2/21/2023
General Provisions: Adds Special Community Events
Art. 1.11
1685
2/21/2023
Amends Fee Schedule: Miscellaneous Fees
Art. A1.000
1689
5/16/2023
Traffic and Vehicles: Downtown Traffic Control and Parking: Deleted Two- Hour Parking
Art. 12.04
1690
5/16/2023
Amends Traffic and Vehicles; Fee Schedule:
Adds Truck Routes
Art. 12.05
Parking
Art. 12.03
Miscellaneous Fees
Art. A1.000
1691
5/22/2023
Zoning Ordinance
Ch. 14
1692
6/20/2023
Offenses and Nuisances: Adds Sex Offenders
Art. 8.06
0.2
1693
6/20/2023
Amends Fee Schedule: Zoning Fees
Art. A8.000
0.2
1695
7/18/2023
Amends General Provisions: Finances: Investment and Cash Management
Art. 1.06
0.2
1696
8/15/2023
Amends Business Regulations: Peddler and Solicitors; Business Related Fees
Art. 4.02; Art. A4.000
1700
10/17/2023
Amends Fee Schedule: Building Related Fees
Art. A3.000
0.1
1701
11/21/2023
Amends Fee Schedule: Utility Rates and Charges
Art. A7.000
0.2
1702
12/19/2023
Rezoning
NIC
0.3
1703
12/19/2023
Rezoning
NIC
0.3
1704
1/16/2024
Orders General Election
NIC
0.3
1705
2/20/2024
Annexation
NIC
0.3
1706
2/16/2024
Personnel Policy
NIC
0.3
1707
3/19/2024
Cancels General Election
NIC
0.3
1708
3/19/2024
Conditional Use Permit
NIC
0.3
1709
3/19/2024
Amends Business Regulations: Wrecker Services
Art. 4.03
0.3
1710
4/16/2024
Amends General Provisions: Parks and Community Facilities; Amends Fee Schedule: Parks and Community Facilities
Art. 1.08; Art. A2.000
0.3
1711
4/16/2024
Amends Business Regulations: Wrecker Services
Art. 4.03
0.3
1712
3/19/2024
Business Regulations: Adds Horse Drawn Carriages; Amends Fee Schedule: Business Related Fees
Art. 4.06; Art. A4.000
0.3
1713
5/14/2024
Amends Building Regulations: Substandard Buildings
Art. 3.05
0.3