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PART II – CODE OF ORDINANCESmodified
Chapter 1 – GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 1-1. – How Code designated and cited; formal parts of ordinances continued in effect.
Sec. 1-2. – Catchlines of sections.
Sec. 1-3. – Severability of parts of Code.
Sec. 1-4. – Supplementation of Code.
Sec. 1-5. – Rules of construction.
Sec. 1-6. – General penalty; continuing violations.
Sec. 1-7. – Reserved.
Sec. 1-8. – Liability of corporate officers for penalty.
Sec. 1-9. – Use in evidence of copies of Code provisions.
Sec. 1-10. – Burden of proving exception; excuse, etc., in prosecution for violation of Code.
Sec. 1-11. – Injunction to enforce Code.
Sec. 1-12. – Relief from personal liability in enforcement of Code.
Sec. 1-13. – Corporate seal.
Sec. 1-14. – Emergency action.
Chapter 2 – ADMINISTRATION
ARTICLE I. – IN GENERAL
Sec. 2-1. – Election officials’ compensation.
Sec. 2-2. – Salaries of mayor and council members.
Sec. 2-3. – Appeals to board of adjustment generally.
Sec. 2-4. – Authority of mayor to appoint chairmen of boards and commissions; exceptions.
Sec. 2-4.1. – Limitation on board, commission, etc., membership.
Sec. 2-5. – Identification of city vehicles and heavy equipment.
Secs. 2-6—2-20. – Reserved.
ARTICLE II. – SELF-INSURANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT
DIVISION 1. – GENERALLY
Sec. 2-21. – Definitions.
Sec. 2-22. – Interpretation.
Sec. 2-23. – Report to city council on program status.
Sec. 2-24. – Alteration and termination of program.
Sec. 2-25. – Effective date of program; duration.
Sec. 2-26. – Conflicts with other ordinances.
Secs. 2-27—2-35. – Reserved.
DIVISION 2. – ESTABLISHMENT OF PROGRAM
Sec. 2-36. – Program established.
Sec. 2-37. – Risk management board created.
Sec. 2-38. – Powers, duties and functions of risk management board generally.
Sec. 2-39. – Risk management board to administer program.
Sec. 2-40. – Insurance fund.
Sec. 2-41. – Capitalizing the fund.
Sec. 2-42. – Risk retention policy.
Sec. 2-43. – No admission of liability for claims.
Secs. 2-44—2-50. – Reserved.
DIVISION 3. – REGULATION OF RISK MANAGEMENT FUND
Sec. 2-51. – Authorized withdrawals from fund.
Sec. 2-52. – Control of withdrawals from fund.
Sec. 2-53. – Method of withdrawal from fund.
Sec. 2-54. – Withdrawal of fund surplus.
Sec. 2-55. – Limits on amount of withdrawals for program claims.
Sec. 2-56. – Investments of fund.
Secs. 2-57—2-65. – Reserved.
DIVISION 4. – ADMINISTRATION OF CLAIMS
Sec. 2-66. – Administration of claims generally.
Sec. 2-67. – Claims adjusters.
Sec. 2-68. – Defense for claims.
Sec. 2-69. – Settlement of claims.
Sec. 2-70. – Payment of noncovered claims.
Secs. 2-71—2-80. – Reserved.
DIVISION 5. – RISK MANAGEMENT
Sec. 2-81. – Risk manager.
Sec. 2-82. – Risk management activities generally.
Sec. 2-83. – Program insurance.
Sec. 2-84. – Cooperation with city administration.
Secs. 2-85—2-100. – Reserved.
ARTICLE III. – OFFICER AND EMPLOYEE LIABILITY PLAN
Sec. 2-101. – Definitions.
Sec. 2-102. – Plan established.
Sec. 2-103. – Defense and settlement.
Sec. 2-104. – Payment of plan claims.
Sec. 2-105. – Legal representation.
Sec. 2-106. – Subrogation.
Sec. 2-107. – Determination of coverage.
Sec. 2-108. – No creation of cause of action.
Sec. 2-109. – Administration of plan.
Sec. 2-110. – Amendment, repeal and termination.
Sec. 2-111. – Conflicts with other ordinances.
Sec. 2-112. – Payments subject to appropriation.
Sec. 2-113. – No right to fund by plan member.
Secs. 2-114—2-120. – Reserved.
ARTICLE IV. – RESERVED
Secs. 2-121—2-140. – Reserved.
ARTICLE V. – RECORDS AND MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Sec. 2-141. – Definitions.
Sec. 2-142. – Designation of records management officer; establishment and administration of records management program.
Sec. 2-143. – Purpose of records management program.
Sec. 2-144. – City records declared public property; unauthorized destruction, removal or use.
Sec. 2-145. – Policy.
Sec. 2-146. – Duties of records management officer.
Sec. 2-147. – Duties and responsibilities of custodians of the records.
Sec. 2-148. – Microfilming of records.
Sec. 2-149. – Electronic storage of records.
Sec. 2-150. – Violations; penalties.
Chapter 3 – AIRPORTS AND AIRCRAFT
ARTICLE I. – IN GENERAL
Sec. 3-1. – Definitions.
Sec. 3-2. – Minimum altitude of operation of aircraft other than helicopters.
Sec. 3-3. – Release of advertising pamphlets, etc.; general prohibition.
Sec. 3-4. – Exceptions to prohibitions; emergency matters, council approval.
Sec. 3-5. – Use of loudspeakers for advertising, etc.
Secs. 3-6—3-19. – Reserved.
ARTICLE II. – HELICOPTERS
Sec. 3-20. – Safe altitude required.
Sec. 3-21. – Repetitive take-offs and landings—Restriction generally as to helicopters.
Sec. 3-22. – Same—Authorization for limited purposes; time.
Sec. 3-23. – Rating helicopters.
Sec. 3-24. – Conformity with federal air regulations.
Sec. 3-25. – Condition of aircraft; operation by unskilled or intoxicated persons.
Sec. 3-26. – Location of ground vehicles on heliports and helistops.
Sec. 3-27. – Minimum heliport and helistop requirements.
Secs. 3-28, 3-29. – Reserved.
ARTICLE III. – DALLAS-FORT WORTH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT REGULATIONS
DIVISION 1. – GENERALLY
Sec. 3-30. – Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport construction and fire prevention standards; adopted.
Sec. 3-31. – Reserved.
Secs. 3-32—3-39. – Reserved.
DIVISION 2. – 1988 REVISED CODE OF RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE DALLAS-FORT WORTH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT BOARD
Sec. 3-40. – Adopted; set out.
CHAPTER 1. – GENERAL PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 2. – TRAFFIC REGULATION
CHAPTER 3. – PERSONAL CONDUCT
CHAPTER 4. – GROUND TRANSPORTATION RULES AND REGULATIONS
Section 1. – General Provisions
Section 2. – Operating Authority
Section 3. – Driver Permit
Section 4. – Miscellaneous Holder and Driver Regulations
Section 5. – General Service Rules and Regulations
Section 6. – Fares
Section 7. – Regulated Vehicle Standards and Inspection
Section 8. – Enforcement
CHAPTER 5. – COURTESY VEHICLE RULES AND REGULATIONS
Section 1. – General Provisions
Section 2. – Operating authority
Section 4. – Miscellaneous Holder and Driver Regulations
Section 5. – General Service Rules and Regulations
Section 7. – Vehicle Standards and Inspection
Section 8. – Enforcement
CHAPTER 6. – ENVIRONMENTAL RULES AND REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 7. – CONTRACT FUNDING RULES AND REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 8. – COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES
CHAPTER 9. – PROCEDURES
CHAPTER 10. – SAVING, SEVERABILITY AND PENALTIES
Secs. 3-41—3-49. – Reserved.
ARTICLE IV. – ZONING
DIVISION 1. – GENERALLY
Sec. 3-50. – Dallas-Fort Worth International Joint Airport Zoning Board—Created; powers and duties; administering regulations.
Sec. 3-51. – Same—Composition; terms.
Sec. 3-52. – Same—Right of city to withdraw.
Secs. 3-53—3-59. – Reserved.
DIVISION 2. – DALLAS-FORT WORTH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT ZONING ORDINANCE
Sec. 3-60. – Short title.
Sec. 3-61. – Definitions.
Sec. 3-62. – Incorporation of hazard zoning maps.
Sec. 3-63. – Imaginary surfaces.
Sec. 3-64. – Height limitations.
Sec. 3-65. – Use restrictions.
Sec. 3-66. – Existing nonconformities.
Sec. 3-67. – Permits required for new or extended uses, etc.
Sec. 3-68. – Notice to federal aviation administration.
Sec. 3-69. – Variances.
Sec. 3-70. – Hazard marking and lighting.
Sec. 3-71. – Board of adjustment.
Sec. 3-72. – Appeals.
Sec. 3-73. – Judicial review.
Sec. 3-74. – Enforcement and remedies.
Sec. 3-75. – Penalties.
Sec. 3-76. – Conflicting regulations.
Sec. 3-77. – Severability.
Sec. 3-78. – Reserved.
Chapter 3.5 – ALARMS
ARTICLE I. – IN GENERAL
Sec. 3.5-1. – Definitions.
Sec. 3.5-2. – Penalty.
Sec. 3.5-3. – Automatic protection devices.
Sec. 3.5-4. – Financial institutions.
Sec. 3.5-5. – Alarm system operating requirements.
Sec. 3.5-6. – False alarms; alarm system review committee.
Sec. 3.5-7. – Alarm signal reporting.
Secs. 3.5-8—3.5-30. – Reserved.
ARTICLE II. – PERMIT
Sec. 3.5-31. – Required.
Sec. 3.5-32. – Permit fees.
Sec. 3.5-33. – Application.
Sec. 3.5-34. – Change in required information.
Sec. 3.5-35. – Approval required.
Sec. 3.5-36. – Denial or suspension.
Sec. 3.5-37. – Confidentiality of information.
Sec. 3.5-38. – Transfer prohibited.
Sec. 3.5-39. – Expiration and renewals.
Chapter 4 – ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Sec. 4-1. – Applicability of chapter—Generally.
Sec. 4-2. – Same—Exceptions.
Sec. 4-3. – Compliance with zoning ordinance—Storage, possession, sale, serving and defining “off the premises”.
Sec. 4-4. – Same—Engaging in business.
Sec. 4-5. – On and off premise alcohol beverage consumption.
Sec. 4-6. – Procedure for obtaining certificate of occupancy to store, sell, possess, or serve alcoholic beverages.
Sec. 4-7. – Fees—Schedule.
Sec. 4-8. – Same—Payment annually in advance.
Sec. 4-9. – Same—Cancellation of license or permit for failure to pay.
Sec. 4-10. – Same—Restrictions on refund.
Sec. 4-11. – Proximity to churches, public schools and hospitals.
Chapter 5 – AMBULANCE SERVICE
Sec. 5-1. – Definitions.
Sec. 5-2. – City ambulance service—Available; supervision; location of equipment.
Sec. 5-3. – Same—Procedure; charges.
Sec. 5-4. – Private ambulance service—Conditions to furnishing emergency service.
Sec. 5-5. – Same—Transfer ambulance permit required; application; qualifications; equipment; fee; term.
Sec. 5-6. – Same—Attendant driver’s permit required; qualifications; fee; term.
Sec. 5-7. – Same—Inspection of transfer ambulances and equipment.
Sec. 5-8. – Same—Suspension or revocation of permits.
Sec. 5-9. – Same—Appeal from denial, suspension or revocation of permit.
Sec. 5-10. – False statement of emergency.
Chapter 6 – ANIMALS AND FOWL
ARTICLE I. – IN GENERAL
Sec. 6-1. – Definitions.
Sec. 6-2. – Livestock; sanitary conditions.
Sec. 6-3. – Creation of disturbance by animal.
Sec. 6-4. – Wild animals.
Sec. 6-5. – Animals at large.
Sec. 6-6. – Impounding of cats, dogs.
Sec. 6-7. – Confinement during estrus.
Sec. 6-8. – Abandonment.
Sec. 6-9. – Disposal of dead animals.
Sec. 6-10. – Enforcement.
Sec. 6-11. – False statements.
Sec. 6-12. – Livestock riding or driving on public and private property.
Sec. 6-13. – Tampering with traps and equipment.
Sec. 6-14. – Animal care.
Sec. 6-15. – Duty to report injury or death of animals or fowl hit by vehicles.
Sec. 6-16. – Urinating or defecating on sidewalks, public parks, alleys and other places open to the public or on certain private property prohibited.
Sec. 6-17. – Keeping of diseased or crippled animals.
Sec. 6-18. – Prisoners’ animals.
Sec. 6-19. – Reserved.
ARTICLE II. – DOGS AND CATS
DIVISION 1. – GENERALLY
Sec. 6-20. – Numbers and breeding; permits.
Sec. 6-21. – Reserved.
Sec. 6-22. – Vicious dogs.
Secs. 6-23—6-26. – Reserved.
Secs. 6-27—6-29. – Reserved.
DIVISION 2. – RABIES CONTROL
Sec. 6-30. – Vaccinations; certificates, tags.
Sec. 6-31. – Quarantine; reporting bites and scratches or suspected rabies.
Sec. 6-32. – Reserved.
DIVISION 3. – DANGEROUS ANIMALS
Sec. 6-33. – Identification by animal control officer.
Sec. 6-34. – Hearing.
Sec. 6-35. – Special requirements for dangerous animals.
Sec. 6-36. – Control and confinement.
Sec. 6-37. – Confinement indoors.
Sec. 6-38. – Banishment of dangerous animal from the city.
Sec. 6-39. – Reporting requirements.
Sec. 6-40. – Impoundment; redemption.
Sec. 6-41. – Fighting and antisocial behavior.
Sec. 6-42. – Signs.
Chapter 7 – BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
ARTICLE I. – IN GENERAL
Sec. 7-1. – Building code—Adopted.
Sec. 7-2. – Same—Conflict with other regulations.
Sec. 7-3. – Same—Amendments.
Sec. 7-4. – Creation of building board of appeals, composition and qualification of members.
Sec. 7-5. – Door construction standards for new single- and multifamily dwellings.
Sec. 7-6. – Approval of subdivision plat prerequisite to issuance of permit.
Sec. 7-7. – Temporary toilet facilities at construction sites.
Sec. 7-8. – General contractors registration.
Sec. 7-9. – Demolition permits and economic hardship.
Secs. 7-10—7-19. – Reserved.
ARTICLE II. – DANGEROUS BUILDINGS
Sec. 7-20. – Definition.
Sec. 7-21. – Standards for repair, vacation or demolition.
Sec. 7-22. – Declaration of nuisance; remedying of conditions required.
Sec. 7-23. – Inspections; notices and reports.
Sec. 7-24. – Service of notice where owner absent from city.
Sec. 7-25. – Hearing; abatement generally.
Sec. 7-26. – Summary demolition.
Sec. 7-26.1. – Standards for authority to secure substandard buildings.
Sec. 7-27. – Penalties for violation.
Secs. 7-28, 7-29. – Reserved.
ARTICLE III. – ELECTRICAL CODE
DIVISION 1. – GENERALLY
Sec. 7-30. – Definitions.
Sec. 7-31. – Purpose.
Sec. 7-32. – Scope—Generally.
Sec. 7-33. – Same—Applicability to public utilities.
Sec. 7-34. – Same—Applicability to radio and television stations.
Sec. 7-35. – Same—Applicability to federal government, state, county, city and school district buildings and premises.
Sec. 7-36. – Responsibility for safe work, nonliability of city.
Sec. 7-37. – Energizing customer’s service entrance conductors.
Sec. 7-38. – Electrical inspectors—Qualifications of chief electrical inspector.
Sec. 7-39. – Same—Appointment of subordinate inspectors.
Sec. 7-40. – Same—General duties of chief electrical inspector.
Sec. 7-41. – Same—Authority.
Sec. 7-42. – Board of appeals.
Secs. 7-43, 7-44. – Reserved.
Sec. 7-45. – Violations; penalties.
Sec. 7-46. – Reserved.
Secs. 7-47—7-49. – Reserved.
DIVISION 2. – QUALIFICATION, LICENSING AND REGISTRATION OF ELECTRICIANS
Sec. 7-50. – Licensing and registration required; exceptions, false representation.
Sec. 7-51. – Reserved.
Sec. 7-52. – Classification of licenses and registration.
Sec. 7-53. – Method of registration.
Sec. 7-54. – Fees.
Sec. 7-55. – Renewal of registration.
Sec. 7-56. – Suspension or revocation of registration.
Sec. 7-57. – Contractor’s license and registration.
Sec. 7-58. – Master’s license and registration.
Sec. 7-59. – Journeyman’s license and registration.
Secs. 7-60, 7-61. – Reserved.
Sec. 7-62. – Supervision required.
Sec. 7-63. – Homeowner’s rights.
Sec. 7-64. – Reserved.
Sec. 7-65. – Interference with wiring.
Sec. 7-66. – Approved equipment.
Sec. 7-67. – Exceptions from registration requirements.
Secs. 7-68, 7-69. – Reserved.
DIVISION 3. – PERMITS; FEES
Sec. 7-70. – Permit required; exceptions.
Sec. 7-71. – Use of permits.
Sec. 7-72. – Persons qualified to obtain permits.
Sec. 7-73. – Reserved.
Sec. 7-74. – Prefabricated construction.
Sec. 7-75. – Reserved.
Sec. 7-76. – Circuses, carnivals, road shows, exhibitions, concessions, religious meeting tents.
Sec. 7-77. – Decorations for holidays, fairs, promotional or advertising events.
Sec. 7-78. – Electrical equipment for travel trailers and mobile homes.
Sec. 7-79. – Time limitation of application and permit expiration.
Sec. 7-80. – Investigation, fees, work without permit.
Sec. 7-81. – Right of revocation of permits.
Sec. 7-82. – Fee schedule.
Sec. 7-83. – Fee refunds.
Sec. 7-84. – Reinspection fees.
Secs. 7-85—7-89. – Reserved.
DIVISION 4. – INSTALLATION, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS STANDARDS
Sec. 7-90. – Safety of equipment and materials.
Sec. 7-91. – National Electrical Code adopted; penalty.
Sec. 7-92. – Power and light company’s rules and regulations.
Sec. 7-93. – Conformance to plans.
Sec. 7-94. – Temporary installations—Approval, safety.
Sec. 7-95. – Same—Service poles.
Sec. 7-96. – On-site conductors to be underground.
Sec. 7-97. – Amendments to National Electrical Code.
Secs. 7-98, 7-99. – Reserved.
DIVISION 5. – INSPECTIONS AND TESTS
Sec. 7-100. – Inspection required.
Sec. 7-101. – Covering wiring.
Sec. 7-102. – Opening of covered work.
Sec. 7-103. – Inspection of new commercial and industrial buildings.
Sec. 7-104. – Reinspection.
Sec. 7-105. – Reserved.
Sec. 7-106. – Approval for connection to installation—Generally.
Sec. 7-107. – Same—Certificate of approval.
Sec. 7-108. – Condemnation.
Secs. 7-109—7-119. – Reserved.
ARTICLE IV. – FENCES
Sec. 7-120. – Definitions.
Sec. 7-121. – Construction permit—Required.
Sec. 7-122. – Same—Application.
Sec. 7-123. – Same—Fee.
Sec. 7-124. – Encroachment on public property.
Sec. 7-125. – Rear yard requirements.
Sec. 7-126. – Side yard requirements.
Sec. 7-127. – Front yard requirements.
Sec. 7-128. – Reverse frontage corner lots requirements.
Sec. 7-129. – Type of construction.
Sec. 7-130. – Inspection.
Sec. 7-131. – Conflicts with zoning ordinance.
Secs. 7-132—7-139. – Reserved.
ARTICLE V. – RESIDENTIAL CODE
Sec. 7-140. – Adoption.
Sec. 7-141. – Conflicts.
Sec. 7-142. – Amendments.
Secs. 7-143—7-149. – Reserved.
EXHIBITS A—L
Exh. “A” – Table No. 1-A Building Permit Fees
Exh. “B” – Building Valuation Data
Exh. “C” – City of Grapevine Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fuel Gas Permit Fees
Exh. “D” – Table R301.2(1)
Exh. “E” – Table N1102.1 Simplified Prescriptive Building Envelope Thermal Component Criteria Minimum Required Thermal Performance (U-Factor and R-Value)
Exh.”F” –
Exh. “G” – Table N 1102.2(1) Climate Zones and Sub Climate Zones for Texas
Exh. “H” – Table N 1102.2(1) Warm Humid Counties for Texas
Exh. I. – Table N 1101.3 Texas Climate Zones Definition
Exh. “J” – Insulation and Fenestation Requirements by Component (Texas)
Exh. “K” – Equivalent U-Factors
Exh. “L” – Table N 1102.3.6 Prescriptive Envelope Component Criteria Additions to and Replacement Windows for Existing Detached One- and Two- Family Dwellings
ARTICLE VI. – MECHANICAL CODE
Sec. 7-150. – Code adopted.
Sec. 7-151. – Amendments to code.
Sec. 7-152. – Registration and licensing of mechanical contractors.
Sec. 7-153. – Supervision of work.
Sec. 7-154. – License required.
Sec. 7-155. – Same—Display.
Sec. 7-156. – Air conditioning equipment and mechanical systems installation or maintenance by homeowner.
Secs. 7-157—7-159. – Reserved.
ARTICLE VII. – MOVING OF BUILDINGS
Sec. 7-160. – Definitions.
Sec. 7-161. – Special permit—Required.
Sec. 7-162. – Same—Application; fee; action thereon.
Sec. 7-163. – Certificate of occupancy issuance conditioned on compliance.
Sec. 7-164. – Exemption of governmental agencies.
Sec. 7-165. – Indemnity bond.
Sec. 7-166. – Conditions of permit from fire marshal and building official.
Secs. 7-167—7-169. – Reserved.
ARTICLE VIII. – PLUMBING CODE
Sec. 7-170. – Short title.
Sec. 7-171. – Plumbing code adopted.
Sec. 7-172. – Registration and licensing of plumbing contractors.
Sec. 7-173. – Supervision of work.
Sec. 7-174. – License—Required.
Sec. 7-175. – Same—Display.
Sec. 7-176. – Plumbing installation or maintenance by homeowner.
Sec. 7-177. – Amendment to plumbing code.
Secs. 7-178, 7-179. – Reserved.
ARTICLE IX. – INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE
Sec. 7-180. – Short title.
Sec. 7-181. – Fuel gas code adopted.
Sec. 7-182. – Conflict with other regulations.
Sec. 7-183. – Work to be performed by licensed and registered plumber.
Sec. 7-184. – Fuel gas installation or maintenance by homeowner.
Sec. 7-185. – Amendments to fuel gas code.
ARTICLE X. – FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION
Sec. 7-186. – Statutory authorization.
Sec. 7-187. – Findings of fact.
Sec. 7-188. – Statement of purpose.
Sec. 7-189. – Methods of reducing flood losses.
Sec. 7-190. – Definitions.
Sec. 7-191. – Lands to which this article applies.
Sec. 7-192. – Basis for establishing the areas of special flood hazard.
Sec. 7-193. – Establishment of development permit.
Sec. 7-194. – Compliance.
Sec. 7-195. – Abrogation and greater restrictions.
Sec. 7-196. – Interpretation.
Sec. 7-197. – Warning and disclaimer or liability.
Sec. 7-198. – Designation of the floodplain administrator.
Sec. 7-199. – Duties and responsibilities of the floodplain administrator.
Sec. 7-200. – Permit procedures.
Sec. 7-201. – Variance procedures.
Sec. 7-202. – Provisions for flood hazard reduction.
Sec. 7-203. – Severability.
Sec. 7-204. – Penalties for non compliance.
Secs. 7-205—7-206. – Reserved.
ARTICLE XI. – SWIMMING POOLS
Sec. 7-207. – Swimming pool—Defined.
Sec. 7-208. – Same—Required to be surrounded by fence, wall or building; exception.
Sec. 7-209. – Specifications for fences and walls.
Sec. 7-210. – Dates of compliance with article.
Secs. 7-211—7-220. – Reserved.
ARTICLE XII. – IRRIGATION CODE
Sec. 7-221. – Registration and licensing of irrigating contractors.
Sec. 7-222. – Compliance with state law required.
Sec. 7-223. – Certification of compliance required.
Sec. 7-224. – Lawn and landscape irrigation and water conservation.
Sec. 7-225. – Rain and freeze sensing devices, backflow protection.
Secs. 7-226—7-235. – Reserved.
ARTICLE XIII. – RADIO AND TELEVISION ANTENNAS
DIVISION 1. – ANTENNAS, MASTS AND TOWERS
Sec. 7-236. – Definitions.
Sec. 7-237. – Specifications for radio equipment.
Sec. 7-238. – Setbacks.
Sec. 7-239. – Lights.
Sec. 7-240. – Construction standards and permits required.
Sec. 7-241. – Maintenance.
Sec. 7-242. – Special exceptions.
Sec. 7-243. – Effective date.
Secs. 7-244, 7-245. – Reserved.
DIVISION 2. – SATELLITE RECEIVE-ONLY ANTENNAS
Sec. 7-246. – Purpose.
Sec. 7-247. – Specifications for satellite receive-only antennas.
Sec. 7-248. – Setbacks.
Sec. 7-249. – Lights.
Sec. 7-250. – Construction standards and permits required.
Sec. 7-251. – Maintenance.
Sec. 7-252. – Special exceptions.
Sec. 7-253. – Effective date.
Chapter 8 – COURTS AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
Sec. 8-1. – Municipal court of record established; powers; duties; jurisdiction.
Sec. 8-2. – Judge, alternate judge and court administrator.
Sec. 8-3. – Setting time of court sessions.
Sec. 8-4. – Warrant fee.
Sec. 8-5. – Defensive driving fee.
Sec. 8-6. – Driving record fee.
Sec. 8-7. – Fines payable in money.
Sec. 8-8. – Arrest fees.
Sec. 8-9. – Dismissal of certain charges.
Sec. 8-10. – City marshal—Office created; appointment; qualifications; power of arrest, eligibility for pension; duties; oath of office; bond.
Sec. 8-11. – Additional court costs on parking violations.
Sec. 8-12. – Teen court program fee.
Sec. 8-13. – Municipal court technology fund.
Chapter 9 – EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Sec. 9-1. – Organization of officers.
Sec. 9-2. – Emergency management director; powers and duties.
Sec. 9-3. – Emergency management plan.
Sec. 9-4. – Interjurisdictional program.
Sec. 9.5. – Provisions to override existing regulations.
Sec. 9-6. – Liability.
Sec. 9-7. – Commitment of funds.
Sec. 9-8. – Offenses; penalties.
Sec. 9-9. – Limitations of provisions.
Chapter 10 – FINANCE
ARTICLE I. – IN GENERAL
Sec. 10-1. – Acquisition of property from city or abandonment of city property—Form of application.
Sec. 10-2. – Same—Application fee.
Sec. 10-3. – Same—Application fee refund.
Sec. 10-4. – Same—Reports and recommendations to council.
Sec. 10-5. – Same—Calling for bids.
Sec. 10-6. – Same—Execution of conveyance.
Secs. 10-7—10-30. – Reserved.
ARTICLE II. – INVESTMENT OF CITY FUNDS
Sec. 10-31. – Investment rules.
Sec. 10-32. – Investment rate of return.
Sec. 10-33. – Designated officials.
Sec. 10-34. – Management reports.
Chapter 11 – FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION
ARTICLE I. – IN GENERAL
Sec. 11-1. – Fire department—Created; composition.
Sec. 11-2. – Same—Officers, members.
Sec. 11-3. – Same—Duties of chief and members.
Sec. 11-4. – Same—Duties of volunteers.
Sec. 11-5. – Same—Rules and regulations.
Sec. 11-6. – Same—Compensation.
Sec. 11-7. – Arsonist conviction reward.
Sec. 11-8. – False alarm.
Sec. 11-9. – Interference with firemen.
Secs. 11-10—11-19. – Reserved.
ARTICLE II. – FIRE MARSHAL
Secs. 11-20—11-39. – Reserved.
ARTICLE III. – FIRE CODE
Sec. 11-40. – Code adopted; amendments.
Sec. 11-41. – Penalty for violation of code.
Sec. 11-42. – Code enforcement officer.
Sec. 11-43. – Trash, etc., fires; restrictions.
Sec. 11-44. – Mobile service units.
Sec. 11-45. – Gasoline pump or oil tank proximity to streets.
Sec. 11-46. – Service station permits.
Secs. 11-47—11-49. – Reserved.
ARTICLE IV. – FIREWORKS
DIVISION 1. – GENERALLY
Sec. 11-50. – Definition.
Sec. 11-51. – Prohibitions.
Sec. 11-52. – Summary abatement.
Secs. 11-53—11-59. – Reserved.
DIVISION 2. – DISPLAYS
Sec. 11-60. – Authorized.
Sec. 11-61. – Application for permit; state permit required; fee.
Sec. 11-62. – Investigation of applicant; issuance of permit, term, nontransferable; notice of denial of permit.
Sec. 11-63. – Insurance and bond.
Sec. 11-64. – Storage of materials.
Sec. 11-65. – Hazardous or dangerous displays.
Sec. 11-66. – Pyrotechnic operators.
Sec. 11-67. – Attending fireman.
Secs. 11-68—11-70. – Reserved.
ARTICLE V. – FIRE LANES
Sec. 11-71. – Definitions.
Sec. 11-72. – Authority of fire chief to designate fire lanes.
Sec. 11-73. – Notice to property owner.
Sec. 11-74. – Compliance with article required prior to obtaining certificate of occupancy.
Sec. 11-75. – Marking of fire lanes.
Sec. 11-76. – Parking in fire lanes; right to remove vehicle; assessment of costs.
Chapter 12 – HEALTH AND SANITATION
ARTICLE I. – FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS
DIVISION 1. – GENERALLY
Sec. 12-1. – Purpose.
Sec. 12-2. – Designation of health authority.
Sec. 12-3. – Definitions.
DIVISION 2. – AMENDMENTS/ADMINISTRATION
Sec. 12-4. – Amendment standards.
Sec. 12-5. – Food handler card required.
Sec. 12-6. – Food handling class required; food handler card.
Sec. 12-7. – Food establishments permits required.
Sec. 12-8. – Classification of permits.
Sec. 12-9. – Permits—Authority to issue.
Sec. 12-10. – Permits—Application.
Sec. 12-11. – Review of plans.
Sec. 12-12. – Posting of food establishment and temporary food establishment permits.
Sec. 12-13. – Permits—Duration.
Sec. 12-14. – Permits—Non-transferable.
Sec. 12-15. – Inspection frequency.
Sec. 12-16. – Inspections regulations.
Sec. 12-17. – Examination and condemnation of food generally.
Sec. 12-18. – Procedure when infection is suspected.
Sec 12-19. – Remedies.
Sec. 12-20. – Additional requirements for mobile ice cream vendors and other vehicles vending products to children.
DIVISION 3. – ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 12-21. – Enforcement options.
Sec. 12-22. – License, certificate or permit suspension.
Sec. 12-23. – Revocation proceedings.
Sec. 12-24—12-30. – Reserved.
ARTICLE II. – DAY CARE CENTERS
Sec. 12-31. – Purpose.
Sec. 12-32. – Designation of health authority.
Sec. 12-33. – Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services Regulations adopted.
Sec. 12-34. – Definitions.
Sec. 12-35. – Day care permit, inspection, and compliance.
Sec. 12-36. – Permit application.
Sec. 12-37. – Review of plans.
Sec. 12-38. – Permit duration and renewal.
Sec. 12-39. – Permit renewal, denial, suspension, and revocation.
Sec. 12-40. – Permits; non-transferable.
Sec. 12-41. – Display of permit.
Sec. 12-42. – Requirements for change of ownership of business.
Sec. 12-43. – Applicability of other city permits and certificates.
Sec. 12-44. – Food service requirements.
Sec. 12-45. – Sanitation and hygiene standards for day care center personnel.
Sec. 12-46. – Animal care.
Sec. 12-47. – Provisions for the control of communicable disease.
Sec. 12-48. – Safety and sanitation.
Sec. 12-49. – General facility design standards.
Sec. 12-50. – Interior design, activity areas.
Sec. 12-51. – Exterior premise.
Sec. 12-52. – Enforcement.
Sec. 12-53—12-61. – Reserved.
ARTICLE III. – PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS
Sec. 12-62. – Purpose.
Sec. 12-63. – Designation of health authority.
Sec. 12-64. – Definitions.
Sec. 12-65. – Fees.
Sec. 12-66. – Swimming pool permit required.
Sec. 12-67. – Issuance of permit.
Sec. 12-68. – Permit conditions.
Sec. 12-69. – Plans review—New and remodeled pools.
Sec. 12-70. – Trained pool operators.
Sec. 12-71. – Maintenance of pool records.
Sec. 12-72. – Nuisance.
Sec. 12-73. – Grounds for permit denial.
Sec. 12-74. – Grounds for suspension or revocation of permit.
Sec. 12-75. – Right of entry.
Sec. 12-76. – Inspection reports.
Sec. 12-77. – Closure order.
Sec. 12-78. – Hearings procedures.
Sec. 12-79—12-82. – Reserved.
ARTICLE IV. – FEES
Sec. 12-83. – Food and food services establishments.
Secs. 12-84, 12-85. – Reserved.
ARTICLE V. – MISCELLANEOUS
Sec. 12-86. – Private water supplies; prohibited when city water available.
Sec. 12-87. – Noise—Character, intensity and duration detrimental to health or life.
Sec. 12-88. – Same—Unreasonably loud, disturbing and unnecessary.
Sec. 12-89. – Same—Enumeration.
Sec. 12-90. – Same—Exception as to certain vehicles.
Sec. 12-91. – Same—Refusal to cease.
ARTICLE VI. – NUISANCES
DIVISION 1. – GENERALLY
Sec. 12-92. – General definition.
Sec. 12-93. – Specific nuisances.
Sec. 12-93.1. – Distribution of handbills; prohibition; exemption; enforcement.
Sec. 12-94. – Parking of inoperative vehicles; maximum time.
Sec. 12-95. – Placing refuse, etc., on public property.
Sec. 12-96. – Abatement by city—Procedure.
Sec. 12-97. – Same—Removal of substances when responsible person cannot be found.
Sec. 12-98. – Violations—Penalty prescribed.
Sec. 12-99. – Same—Abatement by the court; ordering performance by defendant.
Sec. 12-100. – Same—Ordering removal of street obstructions.
Secs. 12-101—12-106. – Reserved.
DIVISION 2. – CLEANLINESS AND SANITATION OF PREMISES
Sec. 12-107. – Holes where water may stagnate on private property.
Sec. 12-108. – Accumulation of stagnant water on private property.
Sec. 12-109. – Unlawful accumulations—Of carrion, filth, etc., on private property.
Sec. 12-110. – Same—Abatement.
Sec. 12-111. – Same—Weeds, trash, brush and other unsightly matter.
Sec. 12-112. – Same—Collection of expense.
Secs. 12-113—12-121. – Reserved.
DIVISION 3. – JUNKED AND ABANDONED VEHICLES
Sec. 12-122. – Definitions.
Sec. 12-123. – Nuisance.
Sec. 12-124. – Procedure for abating and removing nuisance.
Sec. 12-124.1. – Disposal of junked vehicles.
Sec. 12-124.2. – Authorization to take possession of junked or abandoned motor vehicles.
Sec. 12-124.3. – Notification of owner and lienholder.
Sec. 12-125. – Reconstruction.
Sec. 12-126. – Public hearing.
Sec. 12-126.1 – Disposal of abandoned motor vehicles.
Sec. 12-127. – Notice to highway department.
Sec. 12-128. – Exemptions.
Sec. 12-129. – Administration; fees.
Sec. 12-130. – Complaint.
Sec. 12-131. – Penalty.
DIVISION 4. – PARKING LOT DUST
Sec. 12-132. – Nuisance.
Sec. 12-133. – Unlawful emission of dust, sand and dirt.
Sec. 12-134. – Penalty.
Secs. 12-135—12-139. – Reserved.
ARTICLE VII. – OIL AND GAS WELL DRILLING REGULATIONS
Sec. 12-140. – Purpose.
Sec. 12-141. – Definitions.
Sec. 12-142. – Permit required.
Sec. 12-143. – Permit conditions.
Sec. 12-144. – Site plan requirements.
Sec. 12-145. – Oil and gas well drilling and production standards.
Sec. 12-146. – Insurance and indemnification requirements.
Sec. 12-147. – Permit approval.
Sec. 12-148. – Emergency reporting.
Sec. 12-149. – Periodic reporting requirements.
Sec. 12-150. – Notice of activities.
Sec. 12-151. – Remedies of the city.
Sec. 12-152. – Enforcement and right of entry.
Sec. 12-153. – Plugged and abandoned wells.
Sec. 12-154. – Exemptions.
Chapter 13 – LIBRARY
Sec. 13-1. – Official archive.
Sec. 13-2. – Detaining books or other property of library.
Sec. 13-3. – Library extended use and other fees.
Sec. 13-4. – Library meeting room use.
Chapter 14 – OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES, TAXES AND REGULATIONS
ARTICLE I. – BILLIARD HALLS AND SKILL OR PLEASURE COIN-OPERATED MACHINE ESTABLISHMENTS
Sec. 14-1. – Definitions.
Sec. 14-2. – Exemptions.
Sec. 14-3. – Enforcing compliance by operator; revocation of permit for violation.
Sec. 14-4. – Remedies cumulative.
Sec. 14-5. – Inspection of premises.
Sec. 14-6. – Minors prohibited during school hours.
Sec. 14-7. – Hours of operation.
Sec. 14-8. – Reserved.
Sec. 14-9. – Gambling; intoxication.
Secs. 14-10—14-12. – Reserved.
Sec. 14-13. – Permit required.
Sec. 14-14. – Applications; permit form, execution, issuance, posting.
Sec. 14-15. – Fees.
Sec. 14-16. – Conditions of issuance.
Sec. 14-17. – Effect of issuance.
Sec. 14-18. – Denial; appeal.
Sec. 14-19. – Revocation; appeal.
Sec. 14-20. – Refund of fee.
Sec. 14-21. – Termination; renewal.
Sec. 14-22. – Condition of, conduct on, premises; posting of regulations.
Secs. 14-23—14-30. – Reserved.
ARTICLE II. – RESERVED
Secs. 14-31—14-50. – Reserved.
ARTICLE III. – RETAIL SPECIALTY AND NOVELTY ESTABLISHMENTS
Sec. 14-51. – Definitions.
Sec. 14-52. – Operation of retail stores within 1,000 feet of certain properties—Prohibited.
Sec. 14-53. – Same—Declared an offense.
Sec. 14-54. – Same—Computation of distance.
Sec. 14-55. – Statements required by retail store owner or operator; penalty for violation.
Sec. 14-56. – Severability.
Sec. 14-57. – Penalty.
Sec. 14-58. – Injunctive relief.
Secs. 14-59—14-70. – Reserved.
ARTICLE IV. – PURCHASE AND SALE OF REGULATED PROPERTY
Sec. 14-71. – Definitions.
Sec. 14-72. – Records of purchases from licensed vendor, manufacturer, others; maintenance of purchase records.
Sec. 14-73. – Penalty for violations.
Secs. 14-74—14-99. – Reserved.
ARTICLE V. – SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES
DIVISION 1. – GENERALLY
Sec. 14-100. – Purpose and intent.
Sec. 14-101. – Definitions.
Sec. 14-102. – Classification.
DIVISION 2. – LICENSES
Sec. 14-103. – License required.
Sec. 14-104. – Issuance of license.
Sec. 14-105. – Fees.
Sec. 14-106. – Inspection.
Sec. 14-107. – Expiration and renewal of license.
Sec. 14-108. – Suspension.
Sec. 14-109. – Revocation.
Sec. 14-110. – Appeal.
Sec. 14-111. – Transfer of license.
DIVISION 3. – LOCATION
Sec. 14-112. – Location of sexually oriented businesses.
Sec. 14-113. – Exemption from location restrictions.
DIVISION 4. – ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS
Sec. 14-114. – Additional regulations for escort agencies.
Sec. 14-115. – Additional regulations for nude model studios.
Sec. 14-116. – Additional regulations for adult theaters and adult motion picture theaters.
Sec. 14-117. – Additional regulations for adult motels.
Sec. 14-118. – Regulations pertaining to exhibition of sexually explicit films or videos.
Sec. 14-119. – Display of sexually explicit material to minors.
Sec. 14-120. – Enforcement.
Sec. 14-121. – Injunctive relief.
Chapter 15 – OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
ARTICLE I. – IN GENERAL
Sec. 15-1. – Firearms and similar weapons—Definition.
Sec. 15-2. – Same—Conditions to discharge.
Sec. 15-3. – Same—Discharge across public property or near business houses.
Secs. 15-4—15-4.2. – Reserved.
Sec. 15-5. – Bookmaking records—Definitions.
Sec. 15-6. – Same—Possession.
Sec. 15-7. – Same—Penalty.
Sec. 15-8. – Public entertainment—Permit required.
Sec. 15-9. – Same—Application for permit.
Sec. 15-10. – Same—Place of holding; grounds for denial of permit.
Sec. 15-11. – Same—Conducting without permit.
Sec. 15-12. – Same—Revocation of permit.
Sec. 15-13. – Trespass and unauthorized use of property.
Sec. 15-14. – Forcible entry and detainer.
Sec. 15-15. – Damage to public property.
Sec. 15-15.1. – Filling of excavated areas.
Sec. 15-16. – Presence in or near public building under suspicious circumstances.
Sec. 15-17. – Sleeping or lounging in public.
Sec. 15-18. – Reserved.
Sec. 15-19. – Refusing to aid an officer.
Sec. 15-20. – Aiding another by violence or to rescue a prisoner.
Sec. 15-21. – Throwing missiles.
Sec. 15-22. – Explosives; discharging.
Secs. 15-23—15-29. – Reserved.
ARTICLE II. – MASS GATHERINGS
Sec. 15-30. – Definitions.
Sec. 15-31. – Permits—Required.
Sec. 15-32. – Same—Application; fee; bond.
Sec. 15-33. – Same—Investigations.
Sec. 15-34. – Same—Hearing.
Sec. 15-35. – Same—Issuance or denial.
Sec. 15-36. – Same—Revocation.
Sec. 15-37. – Appeals.
Secs. 15-38—15-40. – Reserved.
ARTICLE III. – MODEL GLUE
Sec. 15-41. – Definitions.
Sec. 15-42. – Sale to or possession by minors prohibited; exception.
Sec. 15-43. – Falsification of consent letter declared unlawful.
Sec. 15-44. – Display for sale.
Sec. 15-45. – Inhaling for purpose of becoming intoxicated, elated, etc.; declared unlawful.
Sec. 15-46. – Carrying upon person declared unlawful; exception.
Sec. 15-47. – Inducing, aiding other person in violating article.
ARTICLE IV. – FEE FOR UNPAID RETURNED CHECKS AND FOR ALL OTHER UNPAID OR UNDERPAID TRANSFERS VIA ELECTRONIC PAYMENT INSTRUMENTS
Sec. 15-48. – Service charge on returned checks for non-sufficient funds and for all other unpaid transfers via electronic payment instruments.
Sec. 15-49. – Method of payment on returned checks.
ARTICLE V. – SEX OFFENDER RESIDENCY RESTRICTIONS
Sec. 15-50. – Definitions.
Sec. 15-51. – Prohibited areas; exceptions.
Sec. 15-52. – Renting to person prohibited from establishing residence.
Chapter 16 – PARKS AND RECREATION
ARTICLE I. – IN GENERAL
Sec. 16-01. – Parks and recreation master plan adopted by reference; availability.
Sec. 16-1. – Parks and recreation board—Established.
Sec. 16-2. – Same—Number of members; qualifications; terms.
Sec. 16-3. – Same—Officers; meetings; bylaws.
Sec. 16-4. – Same—Duties and responsibilities.
Sec. 16-5. – Alcoholic beverages in parks—Definitions.
Sec. 16-6. – Same—Prohibited.
Sec. 16-7. – Same—Exception.
Sec. 16-8. – Operation of all vessels or watercraft in protected areas on Lake Grapevine; posting of signs.
Sec. 16-9. – Riding or driving horses in city parks.
Sec. 16-10. – Vehicular traffic prohibited in public parks; posting of signs.
Sec. 16-11. – Bicycling and skating prohibited on tennis courts and basketball courts; posting of signs.
Sec. 16-12. – Golfing in public parks prohibited; posting of signs.
Sec. 16-13. – Glass containers in parks prohibited; posting of signs.
Sec. 16-14. – Park closings—Hours of operation.
Sec. 16-15. – Above ground utilities/(public or private) prohibited in public parks.
Sec. 16-16. – Athletic field closure.
Sec. 16-17. – Fishing or jumping from bridges and right-of-way.
Sec. 16-18. – Tobacco and E-cigarette free parks and park facilities.
Secs. 16-19—16-30. – Reserved.
ARTICLE II. – GRAPEVINE MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE
Sec. 16-31. – Presence of unauthorized persons in area during posted times prohibited; authority to post signs; definition.
Sec. 16-32. – Fees; policies and procedures.
Sec. 16-33. – Alcoholic beverages and coolers.
Secs. 16-34—16-40. – Reserved.
ARTICLE III. – GRAPEVINE LAKE AND RESERVOIR AREA
Sec. 16-41. – Scope.
Sec. 16-42. – Definitions.
Sec. 16-43. – Operation and parking of vehicles.
Sec. 16-44. – Watercraft.
Sec. 16-45. – Camping.
Sec. 16-46. – Fires.
Sec. 16-47. – Control of animals.
Sec. 16-48. – Explosives, firearms, other weapons, and fireworks.
Sec. 16-49. – Abandonment of personal property.
Sec. 16-50. – Advertisements.
Sec. 16-51. – Unauthorized structures.
Sec. 16-52. – Sanitation.
Sec. 16-53. – Written permission.
Sec. 16-54. – Glass beverage containers.
Sec. 16-55. – Consumption or possession of open container of alcoholic beverage.
Sec. 16-56. – Aquatic activities.
Sec. 16-57. – Recreational use fees.
Sec. 16-58. – Vehicles.
Sec. 16-59. – Special events.
Secs. 16-60—16-64. – Reserved.
Sec. 16-65. – Penalties and enforcement.
Chapter 17 – PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS
Sec. 17-1. – Definitions.
Sec. 17-2. – License—Required.
Sec. 17-3. – Same—Application.
Sec. 17-4. – Same—License fees; term; exemptions from license fees.
Sec. 17-5. – Same—Investigation of applicant.
Sec. 17-6. – Same—Issuance.
Sec. 17-7. – Exemptions to licensing requirements.
Sec. 17-8. – Appeals.
Sec. 17-9. – Hours of operation.
Sec. 17-10. – Health certificate for peddlers of food products.
Sec. 17-11. – Cleanliness of food products and vehicles; honest weights and measures.
Sec. 17-12. – Prohibited conduct.
Sec. 17-13 – Do-not solicit list.
Sec. 17-14. – Penalties; civil remedies; license forfeiture.
Chapter 18 – PERSONNEL
ARTICLE I. – RESERVED
Secs. 18-1—18-29. – Reserved.
ARTICLE II. – RETIREMENT PROGRAM
DIVISION 1. – GENERALLY
Sec. 18-30. – Social security—Entering agreements.
Sec. 18-31. – Same—Execution of agreements.
Sec. 18-32. – Same—Assessment, etc. officer.
Sec. 18-33. – Same—Fund.
Secs. 18-34—18-39. – Reserved.
DIVISION 2. – TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Sec. 18-40. – Basic participation—Coverage accepted; notice to board.
Sec. 18-41. – Same—Required membership; adding members.
Sec. 18-42. – Same—Current service deposits.
Sec. 18-43. – Same—Remittances to board; prior service certification.
Sec. 18-44. – Supplemental benefits fund—Coverage accepted; notice to board.
Sec. 18-45. – Same—Required membership; adding members.
Sec. 18-46. – Same—Remittances to board; reports.
Sec. 18-47. – Current service annuity reserve contribution—Percentage.
Sec. 18-48. – Same—Antecedent service credit and special prior service credit.
Sec. 18-49. – Same—Participation date.
Sec. 18-50. – Authorization of updated service credits; optional benefits package; effective date.
Sec. 18-51. – Increase in retirement annuities.
Sec. 18-52. – Vesting at age fifty, with twenty-five years creditable service.
Sec. 18-53. – Redepositing amount previously withdrawn; withdrawal charge.
Sec. 18-54. – Military service credits.
Sec. 18-55. – Authorization of restricted prior service credit.
Secs. 18-56—18-70. – Reserved.
ARTICLE III. – RESERVED
Secs. 18-71—18-245. – Reserved.
Chapter 19 – PLANNING
ARTICLE I. – IN GENERAL
Sec. 19-1. – Master land use and thoroughfare plan adopted; availability.
Secs. 19-2—19-20. – Reserved.
ARTICLE II. – PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
DIVISION 1. – GENERALLY
Sec. 19-21. – Created; appointment of members; terms.
Sec. 19-22. – Organization.
Sec. 19-23. – Powers and duties.
Sec. 19-24. – Joint meetings with city council.
Secs. 19-25—19-30. – Reserved.
DIVISION 2. – BYLAWS
Sec. 19-31. – Impact of planning and zoning commission.
Sec. 19-32. – Functions of the commission.
Sec. 19-33. – Members of the commission.
Sec. 19-34. – Officers and their duties.
Sec. 19-35. – Meetings.
Sec. 19-36. – Zoning hearings, procedures, and rules.
Chapter 20 – STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER PUBLIC WAYS
ARTICLE I. – IN GENERAL
Sec. 20-1. – Numbering system—Base lines.
Sec. 20-2. – Same—Directional prefixes.
Sec. 20-3. – Same—Numbering from base lines.
Sec. 20-4. – Same—Assignment of numbers and street names.
Sec. 20-5. – Same—Owners to place numbers.
Sec. 20-6. – Same—Size of numbers.
Sec. 20-7. – Street name changes.
Sec. 20-7.1. – Lake parks roads name changes.
Sec. 20-8. – Excavations—Warning devices required.
Sec. 20-9. – Same—Guarding required.
Sec. 20-10. – Removal of gravel, etc.
Sec. 20-11. – Depositing dirt, gravel, etc.
Sec. 20-12. – Injuring or destroying.
Sec. 20-13. – Minimum height of projecting signs, etc.
Sec. 20-13.1. – Signs on public property and rights-of-way.
Sec. 20-14. – Posts in sidewalks—Permits required; fee.
Sec. 20-15. – Same—Specifications.
Sec. 20-16. – Same—Indemnification for damage.
Sec. 20-17. – Scaffolding on or over sidewalks.
Sec. 20-18. – Obstructing streets with articles.
Sec. 20-19. – Obstructing sidewalks with articles.
Sec. 20-20. – Newsracks placed within public right-of-way in historic areas prohibited.
Secs. 20-21—20-29. – Reserved.
ARTICLE II. – OUTDOOR ADVERTISING
DIVISIONS 1, 2. – RESERVED
Secs. 20-30—20-39.10. – Reserved.
DIVISION 3. – TEMPORARY POLITICAL SIGNS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
Sec. 20-39.11. – Definitions.
Sec. 20-39.12. – Placement; authority of chief building official; appeals from notice to remove.
Sec. 20-39.13. – Removal period; procedure in event of nonremoval.
Sec. 20-39.14. – Exceptions.
Sec. 20-39.15. – Reserved.
ARTICLE III. – SIDEWALKS AND DRIVEWAYS
Sec. 20-40. – Sidewalks required.
Sec. 20-41. – Sidewalks to be constructed at the abutting property owner’s expense.
Sec. 20-42. – Sidewalk criteria.
Sec. 20-43. – Driveway apron required.
Sec. 20-44. – Driveway design and placement standards.
Sec. 20-45. – Permit required; exception.
Sec. 20-46. – Permit fees.
Sec. 20-47. – Reinforced concrete construction.
Sec. 20-48. – Use of concrete saw required to cut existing concrete.
Sec. 20-49. – Barricades and warning signs.
Sec. 20-50. – Maintenance of driveways by property owners or occupants.
Sec. 20-51. – Maintenance of sidewalks by property owners or occupants.
Sec. 20-52. – Bond required.
Sec. 20-53. – Forfeiture of bond.
Sec. 20-54. – Variances from driveway requirements.
ARTICLE IV. – MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY
Sec. 20-55. – Definitions.
Sec. 20-56. – Right-of-way occupancy.
Sec. 20-57. – Registration and construction permits.
Sec. 20-58. – Construction standards.
Sec. 20-59. – As-built plans.
Sec. 20-60. – Conformance with public improvements.
Sec. 20-61. – Improperly installed facilities.
Sec. 20-62. – Restoration of property.
Sec. 20-63. – Revocation or denial of permit.
Sec. 20-64. – Appeal from denial or revocation of permit.
Sec. 20-65. – Indemnity.
Sec. 20-66. – Insurance requirements.
Chapter 21 – TAXATIONmodified
ARTICLE I. – IN GENERAL
Sec. 21-1. – Assessment list.
Sec. 21-2. – Manner and form of assessing taxes.
Sec. 21-3. – Delinquency date; interest on delinquent taxes.
Sec. 21-3.1. – Additional penalty according to state law adopted by reference.
Sec. 21-4. – Additional methods of assessment and collection.
Sec. 21-5. – Local sales and use tax.
Sec. 21-6. – Homestead exemption for persons sixty-five years or older.
Sec. 21-7. – Homestead exemption for tax year 1987.
Sec. 21-8. – Tax imposed on tangible personal property otherwise exempt.
Sec. 21-9. – Tax exemption for the disabled.
Sec. 21-10. – Tax imposed on goods in transit.
Secs. 21-11—21-19. – Reserved.
ARTICLE II. – HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX; CONVENTION AND VISITOR’S BUREAUmodified
Sec. 21-20. – Definitions.
Sec. 21-21. – Levy of tax; rate; exceptions.
Sec. 21-22. – Use of tax revenue.
Sec. 21-23. – Collection for city required.
Sec. 21-24. – Allocation of revenue.
Sec. 21-25. – Reports.
Sec. 21-26. – Rules and regulations.
Sec. 21-27. – Penalties; lien.
Sec. 21-28. – Grapevine Convention and Visitor’s Bureau—Established; composition; appointment of officers.modified
Sec. 21-29. – Same—Appointment of the members; term of office and removal from office of members; filling vacancies.
Sec. 21-30. – Same—Powers and duties.
Sec. 21-31. – Same—Budget and audit.
Chapter 22 – TAXICABS
ARTICLE I. – GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 22-1.1. – Statement of policy.
Sec. 22-1.2. – General authority and duty of director.
Sec. 22-1.3. – Establishment of rules and regulations
Sec. 22-1.4. – Exclusions.
Sec. 22-1.5. – Definitions.
ARTICLE II. – OPERATING AUTHORITY
Sec. 22-2.1. – Operating authority required.
Sec. 22-2.2. – Transferability of operating authority.
Sec. 22-2.3. – Franchise granted by city council; service requirements.
Sec. 22-2.4. – Application for franchise.
Sec. 22-2.5. – Franchise—Investigation of application and approval.
Sec. 22-2.6. – Reciprocal agreement.
Sec. 22-2.7. – Grant of franchise.
Sec. 22-2.8. – Amendment, suspension, and revocation of operating authority.
Sec. 22-2.9. – Number of taxicabs authorized.
Sec. 22-2.10. – Special provisions of operating authority.
ARTICLE III. – TAXICAB DRIVER’S LICENSE
Sec. 22-3.1. – Taxicab driver’s license required.
Sec. 22-3.2. – Qualification for taxicab driver’s license.
Sec. 22-3.3. – Application.
Sec. 22-3.4. – Investigation of application.
Sec. 22-3.5. – Issuance and denial.
Sec. 22-3.6. – Expiration of taxicab driver’s license; voidance upon suspension or revocation of state driver’s license.
Sec. 22-3.7. – Duplicate license.
Sec. 22-3.8. – Display of license.
Sec. 22-3.9. – Suspension by designated representative.
Sec. 22-3.10. – Suspension and revocation.
Sec. 22-3.11. – Appeal.
Sec. 22-3.12. – Falsifying a license.
Sec. 22-3.13. – Current mailing address of licensee.
ARTICLE IV. – MISCELLANEOUS HOLDER AND DRIVER REGULATIONS
Sec. 22-4.1. – Holder’s and driver’s duty to comply.
Sec. 22-4.2. – Holder’s duty to enforce compliance by drivers.
Sec. 22-4.3. – Driver as independent contractor.
Sec. 22-4.4. – Insurance.
Sec. 22-4.5. – Apparel to be worn by drivers.
Sec. 22-4.6. – Driver’s daily manifest.
Sec. 22-4.7. – Holder’s records and reports.
ARTICLE V. – SERVICE REGULATIONS
Sec. 22-5.1. – City-wide taxicab service required.
Sec. 22-5.2. – Representation of availability of taxicab.
Sec. 22-5.3. – Refusal to convey passengers.
Sec. 22-5.4. – Passenger limitations.
Sec. 22-5.5. – Passengers to be carried by direct route.
Sec. 22-5.6. – Solicitation of passengers.
Sec. 22-5.7. – Conduct of drivers.
Sec. 22-5.8. – Return of passenger’s property.
Sec. 22-5.9. – Service regulations for business establishments requesting taxicabs for customers.
Sec. 22-5.10. – Transporting persons for purpose of prostitution.
Sec. 22-5.11. – Delivery business enjoined from transporting passengers.
ARTICLE VI. – FARES
Sec. 22-6.1. – Rates of fare.
Sec. 22-6.2. – Display of card.
Sec. 22-6.3. – Computation of fares.
Sec. 22-6.4. – Design and testing of taximeters; fees.
Sec. 22-6.5. – Fare collection procedures.
ARTICLE VII. – VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT
Sec. 22-7.1. – False representation as taxicab.
Sec. 22-7.2. – Vehicle requirements and inspections.
Sec. 22-7.3. – Required equipment.
Sec. 22-7.4. – Required vehicle identification.
Sec. 22-7.5. – Taxicab permits.
Sec. 22-7.6. – Off-duty status of taxicabs.
Sec. 22-7.7. – Removal of equipment.
ARTICLE VIII. – ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 22-8.1. – Authority to inspect.
Sec. 22-8.2. – Enforcement by department.
Sec. 22-8.3. – Correction order; suspension.
Sec. 22-8.4. – Service of notice.
Sec. 22-8.5. – Appeal.
Sec. 22-8.6. – Criminal offenses.
Chapter 23 – TRAFFICmodified
ARTICLE I. – IN GENERAL
Sec. 23-1. – Short title; adoption of Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways.
Sec. 23-2. – Authority of police officers and fire department officers.
Sec. 23-3. – Penalty.
Sec. 23-4. – Adoption of emergency and other regulations.
Sec. 23-5. – Obedience to police officers.
Sec. 23-6. – Roller skating, roller blading, and skateboarding within certain areas of the city prohibited.
Sec. 23-7. – Use of bicycles, scooters and similar devices on sidewalks within certain areas of the city prohibited.
Sec. 23-8. – Spillage from vehicles.
Sec. 23-9. – Designation of traffic safety coordinator.
Secs. 23-10—23-18. – Reserved.
ARTICLE II. – OPERATION OF VEHICLEmodified
Sec. 23-19. – Violation of stopping, standing and parking regulations unlawful; owner prima facie responsible; penalty.
Sec. 23-20. – Limitations on turning around.
Sec. 23-21. – Driving through funeral or other procession.
Sec. 23-22. – Drivers in a procession.
Sec. 23-23. – Funeral processions to be identified.
Sec. 23-24. – Parade permit.
Sec. 23-25. – Displaying advertising.
Sec. 23-25.1. – Speed limits—Generally.
Sec. 23-25.2. – Same—On roadways under construction; erection of signs.
Sec. 23-25.3. – Same—Authority to erect signs on roads under construction, repair, etc.
Sec. 23-26. – Same—Schedule for certain public streets and ways.
Sec. 23-27. – Same—Schedules of additional school zones.
Sec. 23-28. – Authority to erect stop signs.
Sec. 23-29. – Stop when traffic obstructed.
Sec. 23-30. – Stop intersections.
Sec. 23-31. – Yield right-of-way intersections.
Sec. 23-32. – One-way traffic.
Sec. 23-33. – Left turn only lanes.
Sec. 23-34. – Turns prohibited.
Sec. 23-35. – Signalized stop intersections.
Sec. 23-36. – Festival street closures and one-way traffic control.
Sec. 23-37. – Pedestrian crossing red beacon displays.modified
Secs. 23-38, 23-39. – Reserved.
ARTICLE III. – OFFICIAL TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICES
Sec. 23-40. – Uniformity; conformance to manual.
Sec. 23-41. – Obedience to.
Sec. 23-42. – Exceptions as to authorized emergency vehicles.
Sec. 23-43. – Display of unauthorized devices.
Sec. 23-44. – Interference with.
Sec. 23-44.1. – Manual operation by school crossing guards.
Sec. 23-45. – Installation—Duties of traffic safety coordinator.
Sec. 23-46. – Same—Evidence of authority.
Secs. 23-47—23-49. – Reserved.
ARTICLE IV. – PEDESTRIANS
Sec. 23-50. – Compliance by pedestrians.
Sec. 23-51. – Blind pedestrians.
Secs. 23-52—23-59. – Reserved.
ARTICLE V. – PARKING
DIVISION 1. – GENERALLY
Sec. 23-60. – Parallel parking.
Sec. 23-61. – Angle parking.
Sec. 23-62. – Parking in violation of ordinance.
Sec. 23-63. – No parking zones; restricted parking zones; no standing zones; no stopping zones.
Sec. 23-63.1. – Regulation of parking on private property.
Sec. 23-63.2. – Residential parking permit area.
DIVISION 2. – PARKING FOR DISABLED PERSONS
Sec. 23-64. – Authorization to designate spaces.
Sec. 23-65. – Posting of signs.
Sec. 23-66. – Compliance with state law.
Sec. 23-67. – Vehicles to display identification.
Sec. 23-68. – Penalty—Parking violations.
Sec. 23-69. – Same—For violation of division regulations generally.
ARTICLE VI. – COMMERCIAL AND OTHER OVERSIZED VEHICLES
Sec. 23-70. – Truck routes—Designated; truck traffic prohibited elsewhere.
Sec. 23-71. – Parking of trailers and commercial and oversized vehicles on city streets.
Sec. 23-72. – Same—Width, height, length.
Sec. 23-73. – Same—Weight.
Sec. 23-74. – Same—Exceptions.
Sec. 23-75. – Same—Permit.
Sec. 23-76. – Same—Weighing loaded vehicles by police officers.
Sec. 23-77. – Truck routes—Applicability to inter-city vehicles.
Sec. 23-78. – Same—Applicability to intra-city vehicles.
Sec. 23-79. – Same—Designated; truck traffic prohibited elsewhere.
Sec. 23-80. – Parking of trailers and oversized vehicles on city streets.
Secs. 23-81—23-89. – Reserved.
ARTICLE VII. – IMPOUNDMENT AND SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
Sec. 23-90. – Declaration of nuisance; unclaimed and abandoned property.
Sec. 23-91. – Fees.
Sec. 23-92. – Lien of city.
Sec. 23-93. – Redemption; recovery of proceeds.
Sec. 23-94. – Notice, time and conduct of sale.
Sec. 23-95. – Sale of motor vehicles.
Sec. 23-96. – Records.
Sec. 23-97. – Disposition of stolen property.
Sec. 23-98. – Disposition of gambling paraphernalia, prohibited weapons, criminal instruments, chemical dispensing devices and other contraband.
Sec. 23-99. – Disposition of controlled substances, dangerous drugs and drug paraphernalia.
Chapter 24 – MANUFACTURED HOMES AND MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS
Sec. 24-1. – Definitions.
Sec. 24-2. – Location of mobile homes outside mobile home parks deemed unlawful.
Sec. 24-3. – Manufactured home construction.
Sec. 24-4. – Permitted accessory uses.
Sec. 24-5. – Manufactured home park license—Required.
Sec. 24-6. – Same—Application.
Sec. 24-7. – Same—Fees; renewal.
Sec. 24-8. – Manufactured home park plan.
Sec. 24-9. – Water supply, garbage removal and sanitary sewer.
Sec. 24-10. – Register of occupants.
Sec. 24-11. – Minimum responsibilities of manufactured home, landlord, lessor, sub-lessor, and manager.
Sec. 24-12. – Duties of manufactured home park licensee.
Sec. 24-13. – Minimum responsibilities of occupant.
Sec. 24-14. – Conditions or defects constituting an uninhabitable and dangerous manufactured home.
Sec. 24-15. – Elimination of uninhabitable and dangerous manufactured homes.
Sec. 24-16. – Notice.
Sec. 24-17. – Violation for failure to obey posted notice.
Sec. 24-18. – Procedure for demolition.
Sec. 24-19. – Emergency action by the city.
Sec. 24-20. – Same—Revocation; reissuance.
Chapter 25 – UTILITIES AND SERVICES
ARTICLE I. – IN GENERAL
Sec. 25-1. – Certificate of zoning and building code compliance prior to setting meter or connecting utility.
Sec. 25-2. – Maximum length of house gas or electric line from meter.
Secs. 25-3—25-19. – Reserved.
ARTICLE II. – WATER AND SEWERS
DIVISION 1. – GENERALLY
Sec. 25-20. – Definitions.
Sec. 25-20.1. – Water and wastewater capital improvements plan.
Sec. 25-21. – Connections to systems—Required connection to water main.
Sec. 25-22. – Same—Water tap charges.
Sec. 25-23. – Same—Required connection to wastewater system.
Sec. 25-24. – Same—Wastewater tap charges.
Sec. 25-25. – Same—Water and wastewater impact fee.
Sec. 25-26. – Same—Installment payment of tap fee.
Sec. 25-27. – Wastewater rates.
Sec. 25-28. – Water rates.
Sec. 25-28.1. – Cost recovery for the Trinity River Authority system utilization.
Sec. 25-29. – Meters—Use required.
Sec. 25-30. – Same—Failure.
Sec. 25-30.1. – Same—Deposits for meter certification.
Sec. 25-31. – Same—Charge per unit, including wastewater service connections.
Sec. 25-32. – Same—Liability for damage.
Sec. 25-33. – Same—Accessibility.
Sec. 25-34. – Loss of water.
Sec. 25-35. – Supplying water from private source.
Sec. 25-36. – Application and cost deposit for water, wastewater and refuse service.
Sec. 25-36.1. – Construction meter reading, billing and penalty.
Sec. 25-37. – When payment due.
Sec. 25-38. – Disconnection for delinquency; penalty.
Sec. 25-39. – Water meter transfer charge.
Sec. 25-39.1. – Relocation of existing facilities for water; deposit required.
Sec. 25-40. – Voluntary service discontinuance.
Sec. 25-41. – Service outside city limits—Not required; conditions.
Sec. 25-42. – Same—Minimum rates.
Sec. 25-42.1. – Minimum rates for wastewater customers not connected to the water system.
Sec. 25-43. – Inspections.
Sec. 25-44. – Prohibited cross-connections.
Sec. 25-45. – Discontinuance for maintenance.
Sec. 25-46. – Fire hydrants.
Sec. 25-47. – Interference with system.
Sec. 25-48. – Customer requested reread charge.
Sec. 25-49. – After hours service fees.
DIVISION 2. – RESERVED
Sec. 25-50—25-59. – Reserved.
DIVISION 3. – INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER
Sec. 25-60. – General provisions.
Sec. 25-61. – General sewer use requirements.
Sec. 25-62. – Pretreatment of wastewater.
Sec. 25-63. – Wastewater discharge permit application.
Sec. 25-64. – Wastewater discharge permit issuance process.
Sec. 25-65. – Reporting requirements.
Sec. 25-66. – Compliance monitoring.
Sec. 25-67. – Confidential information.
Sec. 25-68. – Publication of users in significant noncompliance.
Sec. 25-69. – Administrative enforcement remedies.
Sec. 25-70. – Judicial enforcement remedies.
Sec. 25-71. – Reserved.
Sec. 25-72. – Affirmative defenses to discharge violations.
Sec. 25-73. – Wastewater treatment rates.
Sec. 25-74. – Miscellaneous provisions.
Sec. 25-75. – Effective date.
Secs. 25-76—25-89. – Reserved.
ARTICLE III. – SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL
Sec. 25-90. – Definitions.
Sec. 25-91. – Containers—Required.
Sec. 25-92. – Same—Specifications.
Sec. 25-93. – Same—Keeping covered.
Sec. 25-94. – Same—placement for emptying.
Sec. 25-95. – Preparation before placing in container.
Sec. 25-96. – Efficient operation; maintenance of sanitation; notice of failure to remove refuse.
Sec. 25-97. – Service rates—Schedules.
Sec. 25-98. – Same—Payment.
Sec. 25-99. – Persons authorized to remove or transport refuse.
Sec. 25-100. – Franchise to remove and dispose of refuse.
Sec. 25-101. – Reserved.
Sec. 25-102. – Inspections; enforcing health requirements.
Secs. 25-103—25-109. – Reserved.
ARTICLE IV. – PRIVATE UTILITIES
DIVISION 1. – GENERALLY
Sec. 25-110. – Rate-making—Policy.
Sec. 25-111. – Same—Definitions.
Sec. 25-112. – Same—Rate application.
Sec. 25-113. – Same—Rate determination.
Sec. 25-114. – Same—Right to question and disallow; waiver of requirements; reports and information; additional rules and regulations.
Sec. 25-115. – Same—Applicability of statute.
Secs. 25-116—25-119. – Reserved.
DIVISION 2. – STREET RENTAL
Sec. 25-120. – Gross receipts report—Annual filing.
Sec. 25-121. – Same—Ascertaining accuracy.
Sec. 25-122. – Amount; payment—Prescribed.
Sec. 25-123. – Same—Receipt; privilege conferred.
Sec. 25-124. – Same—Additional to taxes.
Sec. 25-125. – Cumulative of other requirements.
Sec. 25-126. – Franchise not granted; right to cancel privilege.
Sec. 25-127. – Additional restrictions and regulations; requiring removal of installations.
Sec. 25-128. – Violation of payment and reporting requirements.
Sec. 25-129. – Safety and suitability of installations.
Sec. 25-130. – Credit of existing franchise fees.
DIVISION 3. – RELOCATION OF PIPELINES, LINES AND EQUIPMENT
Sec. 25-131. – Notice, time period and extension of time.
Sec. 25-132. – Failure to remove.
Sec. 25-133. – Penalty.
ARTICLE V. – DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLAN
DIVISION 1. – GENERALLY
Sec. 25-134. – Scope.
Sec. 25-135. – Declaration of policy.
Sec. 25-136. – Authorization.
Sec. 25-137. – Application.
DIVISION 2. – CONSERVATION STAGES
Sec. 25-138. – Water conservation stages.
Sec. 25-139. – Conservation measures imposed upon request of city’s water providers.
Sec. 25-140. – Stage 1, mandatory compliance-moderate condition.
Sec. 25-141. – Stage 2, mandatory compliance-severe condition.
Sec. 25-142. – Stage 3, mandatory compliance-critical condition.
DIVISION 3. – ENFORCEMENT, IMPLEMENTATION
Sec. 25-143. – Presumption.
Sec. 25-144. – Permits.
Sec. 25-145. – Mandatory conservation stage implementation.
Sec. 25-146. – Penalty.
Sec. 25-147. – Lawn and landscape irrigation and water conservation.
Sec. 25-148. – Rain and freeze sensing devices; backflow prevention.
Sec. 25-149. – Variances.
ARTICLE VI. – CABLE TELEVISION RATE REGULATIONS
DIVISION 1. – GENERALLY
Sec. 25-150. – Cable television rate regulations.
Sec. 25-151. – Definitions.
Sec. 25-152. – Information to be provided by cable operator on monthly subscriber bills.
Sec. 25-153. – Negative option billing.
Sec. 25-154. – Rates for the basic service tier.
Sec. 25-155. – Rates for equipment and installation used to receive the basic service tier.
Sec. 25-156. – Cost accounting and cost allocation requirements.
Sec. 25-157. – Costs of franchise requirements.
Sec. 25-158. – Charges for customer changes.
DIVISION 2. – REGULATORY PROVISIONS
Sec. 25-159. – Notification of proposed rate increase.
Sec. 25-160. – Initiation of review of basic cable service and equipment rates.
Sec. 25-161. – City review of basic cable rates and equipment costs.
Sec. 25-162. – Proprietary information.
Sec. 25-163. – Burden of proof.
Sec. 25-164. – Written decision.
Sec. 25-165. – Reduction of rates; prescription of rates.
Sec. 25-166. – Refunds.
Sec. 25-167. – Governing law; venue.
Sec. 25-168. – Compliance with open meetings act.
Secs. 25-169—25-199. – Reserved.
ARTICLE VII. – MUNICIPAL SETTING DESIGNATION
Sec. 25-200. – Definitions.
Sec. 25-201. – Declaration of policy and purpose.
Sec. 25-202. – Use of groundwater in municipal setting designation as a potable water source prohibited.
Sec. 25-203. – Application for city council approval of municipal setting designation.
Sec. 25-204. – Staff review.
Sec. 25-205. – Director action following application review.
Sec. 25-206. – Notice of public meeting and public hearing.
Sec. 25-207. – Conduct of public meeting.
Sec. 25-208. – Conduct of public hearing.
Sec. 25-209. – Limitation on reapplication.
Sec. 25-210. – Additional requirements.
Sec. 25-211. – Municipal setting designation.
Chapter 26 – TOW TRUCKS AND TOWING SERVICE
Sec. 26-1. – Definitions.
Sec. 26-2. – Permits.
Sec. 26-3. – Exceptions.
Sec. 26-4 – Authorization for wrecker service selection.
Sec. 26-5. – Application process.
Sec. 26-6. – Insurance.
Sec. 26-7. – Permit fee.
Sec. 26-8. – Powers and duties of chief of police.
Sec. 26-9. – Equipment.
Sec. 26-10. – Denial; suspension, revocation.
Sec. 26-11. – Notice and hearing.
Secs. 26-12—26-15. – Reserved.
Sec. 26-16. – Police department non-consent tow.
Secs. 26-17—26-22. – Reserved.
Sec. 26-23. – Debris at accident scene to be removed.
Sec. 26-24. – No tow truck at scene unless called by owner, representative of owner or police.
Sec. 26-25. – Solicitation of towing business prohibited.
Sec. 26-26. – City employee not to recommend tow truck.
Sec. 26-27. – Applicability.
Sec. 26-28. – Pushing or towing vehicles exempted from prohibitions of chapter in certain instances.
Sec. 26-29. – Reserved.
Sec. 26-30. – Penalty for violation of chapter.
APPENDIX A – ZONING
Sec. 1. – Amending, repealing portions, compiling of zoning ordinance and enactment of new zoning ordinance.
Sec. 2. – Purpose of ordinance.
Sec. 3. – Establishment of zoning districts; provision for official zoning map.
Sec. 4. – Rules for interpretation of district boundaries.
Sec. 5. – Purpose of zoning districts.
Sec. 6. – Regulations applicable to all districts.
Sec. 7. – Regulations applicable to specific districts.
Sec. 8. – Minimum off-street parking.
Sec. 8A. – Streets and easements.
Sec. 9. – Sign standards.
Sec. 10. – Open storage and screening regulations.
Sec. 11. – General definitions.
Sec. 12. – Nonconforming uses and structures.
Sec. 13. – Board of adjustment. [See also Code of Ordinances, § 2-3]
Sec. 14. – Certificate of occupancy and compliance required.
Sec. 15. – Completion of construction.
Sec. 16. – Procedure for changes and amendments.
Sec. 17. – Annexed territory temporarily zoned.
Sec. 18. – Compliance required.
Sec. 19. – Enforcement interpretation.
Sec. 20. – Penalty for violation.
Sec. 21. – Separability clause.
Sec. 22. – Repeal of conflicting ordinances.
Sec. 23. – Effective date.
APPENDIX B – SUBDIVISIONS
Sec. 1. – Application for approval required; definition.
Sec. 1A. – Definitions.
Sec. 1B. – Exemption from platting requirements.
Sec. 2. – Plat approval.
Sec. 3. – General requirements.
Sec. 4. – Extraterritorial applicability—Extension.
Sec. 5. – Same—Violation not a misdemeanor therein.
Sec. 6. – Injunctive and compensatory relief.
Sec. 7. – Requirements of the erosion and sedimentation control ordinance.
Sec. 8. – Plat certificates.
Sec. 9. – Connection of public utilities.
Sec. 10. – Underground utilities.
APPENDIX C – AVIGATION RELEASE
APPENDIX D – ZONING—ORDINANCE NO. 82-73
Sec. 1. – Preamble.
Sec. 2. – Purpose.
Sec. 3. – Districts and boundaries thereof.
Sec. 4. – Official Zoning Map (Revised).
Sec. 5. – Rules for interpretation of district boundaries.
Sec. 6. – General provisions.
Sec. 7. – Newly annexed territory.
Sec. 8. – Zoning designation of vacated streets and alleys.
Sec. 9. – Railroad rights-of-way and tracks.
Sec. 10. – Water areas.
Sec. 11. – Catchlines.
Sec. 12. – Definitions.
Sec. 13. – R-20 Single-Family District Regulations.
Sec. 14. – R-12.5 Single-Family District Regulations.
Sec. 15. – R-7.5 Single-Family District Regulations.
Sec. 16. – R-5.0 Zero-Lot-Line District Regulations.
Sec. 17. – R-3.5 Two-Family District Regulations.
Sec. 18. – R-3.75 Three-and Four-Family District Regulations.
Sec. 19. – R-MH Manufactured Home District Regulations.
Sec. 20. – R-TH Townhouse District Regulations.
Sec. 21. – Reserved.
Sec. 22. – R-MF Multifamily District Regulations.
Sec. 22A. – R-MODH Modular Home District Regulations.
Sec. 23. – LB Limited Business District.
Sec. 23A. – GV Grapevine Vintage District Regulations.
Sec. 24. – C-N Neighborhood Commercial District Regulations.
Sec. 25. – C-C Community Commercial District Regulations.
Sec. 26. – HC Highway Commercial District.
Sec. 27. – P-O Professional Office District Regulations.
Sec. 28. – CBD Central Business District.
Sec. 28A. – HGT Historic Grapevine Township District.
Sec. 29. – HCO Hotel and Corporate Office District.
Sec. 30. – RA Recreation/Amusement District.
Sec. 31. – LI Light Industrial District.
Sec. 32. – BP Business park district.
Sec. 33. – Reserved.
Sec. 34. – PRD-6 Planned Residential Low Density District.
Sec. 35. – PRD-12 Planned Residential Medium Density District.
Sec. 36. – PCD Planned Commerce Development District.
Sec. 37. – PID Planned Industrial Development District.
Sec. 38. – GU Government Use District.
Sec. 39. – Historic landmark.
Sec. 40. – Reserved.
Sec. 41. – “PD” Planned Development Overlay.
Sec. 41A. – Entertainment and Attraction Overlay.
Sec. 42. – Supplementary District Regulations.
Sec. 43. – Nonconforming uses and structures.
Sec. 44. – Reserved.
Sec. 45. – Concept plans.
Sec. 46. – Approval of master development plans.
Sec. 47. – Site plan review.
Sec. 48. – Conditional uses.
Sec. 49. – Special use permits.
Sec. 50. – Screening.
Sec. 51. – Requirements for open space and recreational areas.
Sec. 52. – Tree preservation.
Sec. 53. – Landscaping regulations.
Sec. 54. – Masonry requirements.
Sec. 55. – Performance standards.
Sec. 56. – Off-street parking requirements.
Sec. 57. – Off-street loading requirements.
Sec. 58. – Parking, loading and outside storage area development standards.
Sec. 59. – Reserved.
Sec. 60. – Sign standards.
Sec. 61. – Administration and enforcement.
Secs. 62, 63. – Reserved.
Sec. 64. – Certificate of occupancy and compliance.
Secs. 65, 66. – Reserved.
Sec. 67. – Amendments.
Sec. 68. – Board of adjustment.
Sec. 69. – Determination of vested rights.
Sec. 70. – Penalty.
Secs. 71, 72. – Reserved.
Sec. 73. – Savings clause.
Sec. 74. – Existing zoning regulation designation and changes.
Sec. 75. – Ordinances not repealed.
Sec. 76. – Exceptions and exemptions not required to be negated.
Sec. 77. – Emergency.
APPENDIX E – CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
ARTICLE I. – STANDARDS OF DESIGN
Item 1. – General Requirements.
Item 2. – Street system.
Item 3. – Storm drainage system.
Item 4. – Water system.
Item 5. – Sanitary sewer.
Item 6. – Design standard drawings.
ARTICLE II. – STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION—STREETS AND DRAINAGE
Item 1. – General requirements.
Item 2. – Street excavation.
Item 3. – Concrete and reinforcing steel (structures).
Item 4. – Subgrade treatment.
Item 5. – Concrete paving.
Item 6. – Asphaltic concrete pavement.
Item 7. – Storm drains.
Item 8. – Street name signs.
Item 9. – City standards.
Item 10. – Street light standards.
ARTICLE III. – STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION—WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM
Item 1. – General requirements.
Item 2. – Excavation, backfill and pipe embedment.
Item 3. – Concrete and reinforcing steel (structures).
Item 4. – Cast-iron pipe and fittings.
Item 5. – Installing cast-iron pipe and fittings.
Item 6. – Concrete pressure pipe.
Item 7. – Installing concrete cylinder pipe.
Item 8. – Asbestos-cement pipe and fittings.
Item 9. – Gate valves and valve installation.
Item 10. – Fire hydrants.
Item 11. – PVC pipe sewers.
Item 12. – Vitrified clay pipe sewers.
Item 13. – Manholes and cleanouts.
Item 14. – Exfiltration tests.
Item 15. – Pipe embedment and backfill.
Item 16. – Polyvinyl chloride pipe for water lines.
Item 17. – Thrust blocking and miscellaneous use of 1,500 pounds per square inch concrete.
Item 18. – Sterilization and testing of water lines.
Item 19. – House service connections.
Item 20. – City standards.
Item 21. – Construction standards for installation of irrigation systems in subdivision rights-of-way.
APPENDIX F – EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL
ARTICLE I. – IN GENERAL
Sec. A. – Adoption and title.
Sec. B. – Findings of fact.
Sec. C. – Statement of purpose.
Sec. D. – Scope of authority.
Sec. E. – Related ordinances.
ARTICLE II. – APPLICABILITY, NOTICE AND ABATEMENT, PENALTY
Sec. A. – Lands to which this ordinance applies.
Sec. B. – Offense of failing to prevent a public erosion nuisance.
Sec. C. – Notice provisions.
Sec. D. – Penalty provisions.
Sec. E. – Abatement by city.
ARTICLE III. – DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Sec. A. – Duties of city officials.
Sec. B. – Responsibilities of owners.
ARTICLE IV. – ADMINISTRATION, STANDARD FOR EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL
Sec. A. – Standard for new subdivisions.
Sec. B. – Erosion and sedimentation control plan.
Sec. C. – Effect of approval.
Sec. D. – Warning and disclaimer of liability.
Sec. E. – Surety for permanent erosion controls in new subdivisions.
Sec. F. – Stop-work orders.
APPENDIX G – HISTORIC PRESERVATION
Sec. 1. – Title.
Sec. 2. – Purpose.
Sec. 3. – Grapevine Historic Preservation Commission; Creation, duties, responsibilities, powers.
Sec. 4. – Support staff and historic preservation officer.
Sec. 5. – Designation of landmarks and historic districts.
Sec. 6. – Ordinary maintenance.
Sec. 7. – Certificates of appropriateness.
Sec. 8. – Minor exterior alterations.
Sec. 9. – Demolition permits and economic hardship.
Sec. 10. – Status quo retained during pendency of zoning case.
Sec. 11. – Enforcement.
Sec. 12. – Penalties.
Sec. 13. – Appeals.

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