Index to Colleyville, Texas Code of Ordinances and Laws–Texas Civil Litigation Attorneys

• PART II – CODE OF ORDINANCES modified
• Chapter 1 – GENERAL PROVISIONS
• Sec. 1-1. – Designation and citation of Code.
• Sec. 1-2. – Definitions and rules of construction.
• Sec. 1-3. – Catchlines of sections.
• Sec. 1-4. – Amendments or additions to Code.
• Sec. 1-5. – Supplementation of Code.
• Sec. 1-6. – General penalty for violations of Code; abatement of nuisances.
• Sec. 1-7. – Severability of parts of Code.
• Sec. 1-8. – Miscellaneous actions and ordinances not affected by Code.
• Sec. 1-9. – Official newspaper.
• Chapter 2 – ADMINISTRATION modified
• ARTICLE I. – IN GENERAL
• Sec. 2-1. – Filing for elective office.
• Secs. 2-2—2-25. – Reserved.
• ARTICLE II. – FINANCE modified
• DIVISION 1. – GENERALLY modified
• Sec. 2-26. – Fees and charges for city services. modified
• Sec. 2-27. – Fee for unpaid returned checks.
• Sec. 2-28. – Municipal court technology fund.
• Sec. 2-29. – Municipal court building security fund.
• Sec. 2-30. – Financial disclosure and business conflicts of interest statement.
• Secs. 2-31—2-40. – Reserved.
• DIVISION 2. – INVESTMENTS
• Sec. 2-41. – Definitions.
• Sec. 2-42. – Policy.
• Sec. 2-43. – Scope.
• Sec. 2-44. – Objectives.
• Sec. 2-45. – Delegation of authority.
• Sec. 2-46. – Ethics and conflict of interest.
• Sec. 2-47. – Prudence.
• Sec. 2-48. – Internal controls.
• Sec. 2-49. – Permissible instruments.
• Sec. 2-50. – Unacceptable investment instruments.
• Sec. 2-51. – Investment strategy.
• Sec. 2-52. – Investment procedures.
• Sec. 2-53. – Qualified institutions.
• Sec. 2-54. – Safekeeping.
• Sec. 2-55. – Collateral securities for certificates of deposit and demand accounts.
• Sec. 2-56. – Arbitrage.
• Sec. 2-57. – Reporting requirements.
• Sec. 2-58. – Training requirements.
• Secs. 2-59—2-75. – Reserved.
• ARTICLE III. – RECORDS MANAGEMENT
• Sec. 2-76. – Municipality records.
• Sec. 2-77. – Definitions.
• Sec. 2-78. – Municipality records declared public property.
• Sec. 2-79. – Policy.
• Sec. 2-80. – Designation of records management officer.
• Sec. 2-81. – Records management committee established; duties.
• Sec. 2-82. – Records management plan, development; approval; authority.
• Sec. 2-83. – Duties of records management officer.
• Sec. 2-84. – Duties and responsibilities of department heads.
• Sec. 2-85. – Records liaison officers—Designated.
• Sec. 2-86. – Same—Duties and responsibilities.
• Sec. 2-87. – Records retention schedule.
• Sec. 2-88. – Same—Implementation; destruction of records under schedule.
• Sec. 2-89. – Same—Destruction of unscheduled records.
• Sec. 2-90. – Records center.
• Sec. 2-91. – Micrographics.
• Secs. 2-92—2-100. – Reserved.
• ARTICLE IV. – LIBRARY BOARD
• Sec. 2-101. – Creation of library board.
• Sec. 2-102. – Number of board members, qualifications and terms.
• Sec. 2-103. – Board meetings and by-laws.
• Sec. 2-104. – Board duties and responsibilities.
• Secs. 2-105—2-120. – Reserved.
• ARTICLE V. – RESERVED
• Secs. 2-121—2-129. – Reserved.
• Chapter 6 – ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
• ARTICLE I. – IN GENERAL
• Sec. 6-1. – Applicability of chapter.
• Sec. 6-2. – Compliance with zoning and Land Development Code.
• Sec. 6-3. – Restrictions on sales within prescribed distances of public and private schools, churches and public hospitals.
• Sec. 6-4. – Hours of sale and consumption.
• Sec. 6-5. – Alcoholic beverage sales for on-premises consumption must be incidental to hotel, motel, or restaurant.
• Sec. 6-6. – Temporary alcohol sales in conjunction with a mass gathering permit.
• Secs. 6-7—6-25. – Reserved.
• ARTICLE II. – BUSINESS LICENSES AND PERMITS
• Sec. 6-26. – Application; contents.
• Sec. 6-27. – Reserved.
• Sec. 6-28. – Review of application by city secretary; certification as to zoning; objections to issuance.
• Sec. 6-29. – Fees generally.
• Sec. 6-30. – Fees to be paid in advance; separate license or permit required for each place of business.
• Sec. 6-31. – Issuance; contents.
• Sec. 6-32. – Display of license or permit.
• Sec. 6-33. – Refund of fees.
• Sec. 6-34. – Records.
• Sec. 6-35. – License and permit renewals.
• Sec. 6-36. – Application to private clubs.
• Chapter 10 – AMUSEMENTS AND ENTERTAINMENTS
• ARTICLE I. – IN GENERAL
• Secs. 10-1—10-25. – Reserved.
• ARTICLE II. – POOL HALLS
• DIVISION 1. – GENERALLY
• Sec. 10-26. – Definitions.
• Sec. 10-27. – Hours of operation.
• Sec. 10-28. – Age restrictions.
• Sec. 10-29. – Private clubs, societies exempted.
• Secs. 10-30—10-40. – Reserved.
• DIVISION 2. – LICENSE
• Sec. 10-41. – Required.
• Sec. 10-42. – Application; contents.
• Sec. 10-43. – Misrepresentations in application.
• Sec. 10-44. – Information to be shown on face of license; posting.
• Sec. 10-45. – Duration of license; proration of fee.
• Sec. 10-46. – Fee generally.
• Sec. 10-47. – Investigation of premises; compliance with article and state law.
• Sec. 10-48. – Right of appeal where license refused; hearing.
• Sec. 10-49. – Cancellation of license; hearing; right of appeal.
• Chapter 14 – ANIMALS, FOWL, INSECTS, AND REPTILES modified
• Sec. 14-1. – Definitions. modified
• Sec. 14-2. – Animals in residential areas; limitations. modified
• Sec. 14-3. – Licensing requirements. modified
• Sec. 14-4. – Animals running at large. modified
• Sec. 14-5. – Impounding of animals. modified
• Sec. 14-6. – Authority to kill, impound, or destroy animals. modified
• Sec. 14-7. – Impoundment fees; dog or cat. modified
• Sec. 14-8. – Prohibited animals or hazardous animal. modified
• Sec. 14-9. – Impoundment fees for livestock, fowl, or prohibited animals. modified
• Sec. 14-10. – Euthanasia. modified
• Sec. 14-11. – Deadly force. modified
• Sec. 14-12. – Adoption. modified
• Sec. 14-13. – Report of rabies cases required; confinement of dog, cat, or other animal. modified
• Sec. 14-14. – Confinement required of a dog, cat or other animal that has bitten a person. modified
• Sec. 14-15. – Quarantine fee. modified
• Sec. 14-16. – Dangerous dogs or animals; procedures and hearing. modified
• Sec. 14-17. – Failure to release or remove dog or animal. modified
• Sec. 14-18. – Public nuisances. modified
• Sec. 14-19. – Violations; enforcement. modified
• Sec. 14-20. – Authority to carry tranquilizer guns. modified
• Sec. 14-21. – Confinement of animals by individuals. modified
• Sec. 14-22. – Abandonment of animals. modified
• Sec. 14-23. – Confinement of animals. modified
• Sec. 14-24. – Service animals. modified
• Sec. 14-25. – Poisoning of animals prohibited. modified
• Sec. 14-26. – Fight upon exhibition. modified
• Sec. 14-27. – Unlawful restraint of a dog. modified
• Sec. 14-28. – Food and shelter. modified
• Sec. 14-29. – Fowl. added
• Sec. 14-30. – Sale of baby fowl, ducks. added
• Sec. 14-31. – Guard dogs. added
• Sec. 14-32. – Disposition of nursing baby animals. added
• Sec. 14-33. – Bees. added
• Sec. 14-34. – Disposal of dead animals. added
• Sec. 14-35. – Fees for removal of dead animals. added
• Sec. 14-36. – Livestock. added
• Sec. 14-37. – Livestock at large; impoundment. added
• Sec. 14-38. – Reserved. added
• Sec. 14-39. – Places prohibited to livestock. added
• Sec. 14-40. – Trapping of animals. added
• Sec. 14-41. – Penalty. added
• Sec. 14-42. – Cruelty to animals. added
• Chapter 18 – BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS modified
• ARTICLE I. – IN GENERAL
• Sec. 18-1. – Contractors’ license required.
• Sec. 18-2. – Reserved.
• Secs. 18-3—18-9. – Reserved.
• ARTICLE II. – BUILDING CODE modified
• DIVISION 1. – GENERALLY
• Sec. 18-10. – Title, scope and purpose.
• Sec. 18-11. – Definitions.
• Sec. 18-12. – Violation of code.
• Sec. 18-13. – Appeals.
• DIVISION 2. – INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE modified
• Sec. 18-14. – International Building Code adopted; conflicting provisions; local amendments. modified
• Sec. 18-15. – Application of Division 2.
• DIVISION 3. – INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE modified
• Sec. 18-16. – International Residential Code adopted; conflicting provisions; local amendments. modified
• Sec. 18-17. – Application of Division 3.
• DIVISION 4. – INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE modified
• Sec. 18-18. – International Energy Conservation Code adopted; conflicting provisions; local amendments. modified
• DIVISION 5. – CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION
• Sec. 18-19. – Contractor registration; proof of insurance.
• DIVISION 6. – PERMITS modified
• Sec. 18-20. – Permit required; exceptions.
• Sec. 18-21. – Application for permit.
• Sec. 18-22. – Permit issuance.
• Sec. 18-23. – Permit fees. modified
• Sec. 18-24. – Investigation fees for work without a permit.
• DIVISION 7. – INSPECTIONS AND CODE OFFICIAL
• Sec. 18-25. – Inspections.
• Sec. 18-26. – Duties and authority of the code official.
• DIVISION 8. – SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
• Sec. 18-27. – Construction prohibited in public easements.
• Sec. 18-28. – Certificate of occupancy.
• Sec. 18-29. – Sanitary facilities during construction.
• Sec. 18-30. – Address sign.
• Sec. 18-31. – Construction refuse.
• Sec. 18-32. – Commercial building requirements.
• Sec. 18-33. – Moving of buildings.
• Secs. 18-34—18-55. – Reserved.
• ARTICLE III. – ELECTRICAL CODE modified
• DIVISION 1. – GENERALLY modified
• Sec. 18-56. – Definitions.
• Sec. 18-57. – Penalty for violation of article.
• Sec. 18-58. – Electrical board.
• Sec. 18-59. – Reserved. modified
• Sec. 18-60. – Purpose of article.
• Sec. 18-61. – Application of article.
• Sec. 18-62. – General standards for installations and equipment.
• Sec. 18-63. – Supervision of work.
• Sec. 18-64. – Making of connections between service and service entrance conductors.
• Sec. 18-65. – Connecting or disconnecting meters.
• Sec. 18-66. – Unauthorized change or alteration of conductors or equipment.
• Sec. 18-67. – Reserved.
• Sec. 18-68. – Reserved.
• Sec. 18-69. – Electric service provider rules and regulations.
• Sec. 18-70. – Reserved.
• Sec. 18-71. – Sale of unapproved equipment, material, appliances prohibited.
• Sec. 18-72. – Posting and service of notices and orders.
• Sec. 18-73. – Article does not affect liability for damages.
• Sec. 18-74. – Reserved.
• Secs. 18-75—18-85. – Reserved.
• DIVISION 2. – ELECTRICAL INSPECTORS
• Subdivision I. – In General
• Sec. 18-86. – Modification or waiver of regulations.
• Sec. 18-87. – Prohibited interests.
• Sec. 18-88. – Liability for damages.
• Sec. 18-89. – Police powers.
• Sec. 18-90. – Right of entry.
• Sec. 18-91. – Inspections generally.
• Sec. 18-92. – Certificates of approval.
• Sec. 18-93. – Periodic reinspections.
• Sec. 18-94. – Reserved.
• Sec. 18-95. – Authority to order repair of or disconnection of service to dangerous equipment.
• Secs. 18-96—18-105. – Reserved.
• Subdivision II. – Chief Electrical Inspector
• Sec. 18-106. – Office created; qualifications.
• Sec. 18-107. – Appointment; supervision; removal.
• Sec. 18-108. – General duties.
• Sec. 18-109. – Employment of inspectors.
• Sec. 18-110. – Special rulings.
• Sec. 18-111. – Approval of equipment, material and appliances.
• Sec. 18-112. – Authority to stop work.
• Secs. 18-113—18-125. – Reserved.
• DIVISION 3. – REGISTRATION OF ELECTRICIANS
• Sec. 18-126. – Required; exceptions.
• Sec. 18-127. – Grades of licenses.
• Sec. 18-128. – Reciprocal agreement.
• Sec. 18-128.1. – Contractor registration.
• Sec. 18-129. – Licensing procedure and requirements.
• Sec. 18-130. – Transfer of certificate or license prohibited.
• Sec. 18-131. – Certificates to be displayed or carried on person.
• Sec. 18-132. – Suspension of certificate or license.
• Sec. 18-133. – Certificate or license fees.
• Sec. 18-134. – Certificate or license renewal.
• Sec. 18-135. – Engaging in work with expired or revoked certificate or license.
• Secs. 18-136—18-145. – Reserved.
• DIVISION 4. – PERMITS
• Sec. 18-146. – Required; exceptions.
• Sec. 18-147. – Application.
• Sec. 18-148. – Issuance generally.
• Sec. 18-149. – Not to issue to contractors failing to correct defects.
• Sec. 18-150. – Electrical permit fees.
• Sec. 18-151. – Expiration.
• Sec. 18-152. – Revocation.
• Sec. 18-153. – Deviation from permit; permit does not authorize violation of article.
• Sec. 18-154. – Securing permit for person not entitled thereto.
• Secs. 18-155—18-159. – Reserved.
• ARTICLE IV. – PLUMBING CODE modified
• DIVISION 1. – GENERALLY modified
• Sec. 18-160. – Title, scope and purpose.
• Sec. 18-161. – Definitions.
• Sec. 18-162. – Violation of code.
• Sec. 18-163. – Application of article.
• Sec. 18-164. – Plumbing Code and Fuel Gas Code adopted; conflicting provisions; local amendments. modified
• Sec. 18-165. – Appeals.
• DIVISION 2. – LICENSING AND CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION
• Sec. 18-166. – State license required
• Sec. 18-167. – Contractor registration.
• Sec. 18-168. – Proof of insurance.
• DIVISION 3. – PERMITS
• Sec. 18-169. – Permit required; exceptions.
• Sec. 18-170. – Whom permits may be issued to.
• Sec. 18-171. – Application for permit.
• Sec. 18-172. – Permit issuance.
• Sec. 18-173. – Plumbing permit fees.
• Sec. 18-174. – Investigation fees for work without a permit.
• DIVISION 4. – INSPECTIONS AND INSPECTORS
• Sec. 18-175. – Inspections.
• Sec. 18-176. – Connection approval.
• Sec. 18-177. – Duties and powers of the code official.
• Sec. 18-178. – Reserved.
• Secs. 18-179—18-200. – Reserved.
• ARTICLE V. – MECHANICAL CODE modified
• DIVISION 1. – GENERALLY modified
• Sec. 18-201. – Title, scope and purpose.
• Sec. 18-202. – Definitions.
• Sec. 18-203. – Application of article.
• Sec. 18-204. – Violation of code.
• Sec. 18-205. – Mechanical Code adopted; conflicting provisions; local amendments. modified
• Sec. 18-206. – Appeals.
• DIVISION 2. – LICENSING AND CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION
• Sec. 18-207. – State license required
• Sec. 18-208. – Contractor registration.
• Sec. 18-209. – Proof of insurance.
• DIVISION 3. – PERMITS
• Sec. 18-210. – Permit required; exceptions.
• Sec. 18-211. – Whom permits may be issued to.
• Sec. 18-212. – Application for permit.
• Sec. 18-213. – Permit issuance.
• Sec. 18-214. – Mechanical permit fees.
• Sec. 18-215. – Investigation fees for work without a permit.
• DIVISION 4. – INSPECTIONS AND INSPECTORS
• Sec. 18-216. – Inspections.
• Sec. 18-217. – Connection approval.
• Sec. 18-218. – Duties and powers of the code official.
• Secs. 18-219—18-225. – Reserved.
• ARTICLE VI. – HOUSING CODE
• Sec. 18-226. – Uniform Housing Code—Adopted.
• Sec. 18-227. – Same—Amendments.
• Secs. 18-228—18-250. – Reserved.
• ARTICLE VII. – SWIMMING POOLS
• Sec. 18-251. – Definition; applicability of article.
• Sec. 18-252. – Certificate of occupancy.
• Sec. 18-253. – Security fence.
• Sec. 18-254. – Lighting.
• Sec. 18-255. – Sound amplification.
• Sec. 18-256. – Proof of insurance.
• Secs. 18-257—18-275. – Reserved.
• ARTICLE VIII. – DANGEROUS BUILDINGS
• Sec. 18-276. – Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings—Adopted.
• Sec. 18-277. – Same—Amendments.
• Secs. 18-278—18-299. – Reserved.
• ARTICLE IX. – VACANT COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS
• Sec. 18-300. – Purpose.
• Secs. 18-301—18-304. – Reserved.
• Sec. 18-305. – Scope and applicability of regulations.
• Sec. 18-306. – Reserved.
• Sec. 18-307. – Definition of vacant building.
• Secs. 18-308, 18-309. – Reserved.
• Sec. 18-310. – Declaration of public nuisance and violation.
• Secs. 18-311—18-314. – Reserved.
• Sec. 18-315. – Registration of vacant buildings.
• Secs. 18-316—18-319. – Reserved.
• Sec. 18-320. – General maintenance requirement.
• Secs. 18-321—18-324. – Reserved.
• Sec. 18-325. – Exterior walls and exposed surfaces.
• Secs. 18-326—18-329. – Reserved.
• Sec. 18-330. – Roofs.
• Secs. 18-331—18-334. – Reserved.
• Sec. 18-335. – Windows and doors.
• Secs. 18-336—18-339. – Reserved.
• Sec. 18-340. – Right of entry.
• Secs. 18-341—18-344. – Reserved.
• Sec. 18-345. – Notice of violation.
• Secs. 18-346—18-349. – Reserved.
• Sec. 18-350. – Penalty provision.
• Secs. 18-351—18-354. – Reserved.
• Sec. 18-355. – Agreements to abate nuisance.
• Chapter 22 – BUSINESSES modified
• ARTICLE I. – IN GENERAL modified
• Sec. 22-1. – Fire protection equipment services and contractors. modified
• Sec. 22-2. – Mobile fuel service units.
• Sec. 22-3. – Massage parlors.
• Sec. 22-4. – Liability insurance required for certain professionals.
• Sec. 22-5. – Sexually oriented businesses.
• Secs. 22-6—22-25. – Reserved.
• ARTICLE II. – CONTRACTORS
• Sec. 22-26. – Contractors’ board of appeals.
• Sec. 22-27. – License and fee requirements for certain building contractor trades and professions.
• Sec. 22-28. – Contractors working in public right-of-way.
• Secs. 22-29—22-50. – Reserved.
• ARTICLE III. – COIN-OPERATED MACHINES
• Sec. 22-51. – Definitions.
• Sec. 22-52. – Annual occupation tax levied.
• Sec. 22-53. – Responsibility of owner.
• Sec. 22-54. – Exemptions.
• Sec. 22-55. – Sealing of machines by city.
• Sec. 22-56. – Construction of article.
• Sec. 22-57. – Proximity to schools of certain machines restricted.
• Sec. 22-58. – Occupation tax receipts.
• Secs. 22-59—22-80. – Reserved.
• ARTICLE IV. – HOUSE MOVERS
• Sec. 22-81. – Penalty for violation of article.
• Sec. 22-82. – Permit required.
• Sec. 22-83. – Bond required.
• Sec. 22-84. – Contents of permit.
• Sec. 22-85. – Moving to be continuous.
• Sec. 22-86. – Denial of permit.
• Sec. 22-87. – Report to city upon completion of move; inspection of streets; repair of damage.
• Sec. 22-88. – Nighttime location of buildings to be reported.
• Sec. 22-89. – Revocation of permit.
• Secs. 22-90—22-110. – Reserved.
• ARTICLE V. – WRECKERS AND WRECKER SERVICES
• DIVISION 1. – GENERALLY
• Sec. 22-111. – Definitions.
• Sec. 22-112. – Applicability.
• Sec. 22-113. – Presence at accident scenes restricted.
• Sec. 22-114. – Disengaging of tows.
• Sec. 22-115. – Notice of vehicle removal.
• Sec. 22-116. – Compliance with state standards.
• Secs. 22-117—22-130. – Reserved.
• DIVISION 2. – NONCONSENT TOWS
• Sec. 22-131. – License—Required.
• Sec. 22-132. – Same—Fees.
• Sec. 22-133. – Same—Display.
• Sec. 22-134. – Inspection certificate required.
• Sec. 22-135. – Driver’s permit required.
• Sec. 22-136. – License application and requirements.
• Sec. 22-137. – Investigation of license application.
• Sec. 22-138. – Issuance of license and inspection certificates.
• Sec. 22-139. – Licensee’s change of address.
• Sec. 22-140. – License renewal.
• Sec. 22-141. – Driver’s permit—Application; restrictions.
• Sec. 22-142. – Same—Investigation of application.
• Sec. 22-143. – Same—Issuance.
• Sec. 22-144. – Same—Renewal.
• Sec. 22-145. – Grounds for denial, suspension or revocation of license.
• Sec. 22-146. – Grounds for denial, suspension or revocation of driver’s permit.
• Sec. 22-147. – Hearing on revocation of license or permit.
• Sec. 22-148. – Denial, suspension or revocation of license or permit—Determining factors.
• Sec. 22-149. – Same—Appeals.
• Sec. 22-150. – Responsibilities of licensee—Recordkeeping.
• Sec. 22-151. – Same—Signage and posting.
• Sec. 22-152. – Towing charges.
• Sec. 22-153. – Notice of statutory hearings.
• Secs. 22-154—22-175. – Reserved.
• ARTICLE VI. – MASS GATHERING EVENTS
• DIVISION 1. – GENERALLY
• Sec. 22-176. – Definitions.
• Sec. 22-177. – Conduct of event; minimum standards.
• Secs. 22-178—22-190. – Reserved.
• DIVISION 2. – PERMIT
• Sec. 22-191. – Required.
• Sec. 22-192. – Application—Filing; contents.
• Sec. 22-193. – Insurance, indemnification, surety bond.
• Sec. 22-194. – Same—Hearing.
• Sec. 22-195. – City council approval required.
• Sec. 22-196. – Cash deposit.
• Sec. 22-197. – Contents.
• Sec. 22-198. – Revocation.
• Secs. 22-199—22-210. – Reserved.
• ARTICLE VII. – SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES
• DIVISION 1. – IN GENERAL
• Sec. 22-211. – Purpose and intent.
• Sec. 22-212. – Definitions.
• Sec. 22-213. – Location.
• Sec. 22-214. – Nonconforming sexually oriented business.
• Secs. 22-215—22-230. – Reserved.
• DIVISION 2. – LICENSE
• Sec. 22-231. – License required.
• Sec. 22-232. – License issuance and grounds for denial.
• Sec. 22-233. – Inspection and maintenance of records.
• Sec. 22-234. – Expiration and renewal of license.
• Sec. 22-235. – Suspension.
• Sec. 22-236. – Grounds for revocation.
• Sec. 22-237. – Denial, suspension and revocation procedures.
• Sec. 22-238. – Period of suspension or revocation.
• Sec. 22-239. – Appeal to district court.
• Sec. 22-240. – Transfer of license.
• Sec. 22-241. – Exemption from location restrictions.
• Sec. 22-242. – Administrative review relating to request for provisional license.
• Secs. 22-243—22-250. – Reserved.
• DIVISION 3. – ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS
• Sec. 22-251. – Sexually oriented cabarets.
• Sec. 22-252. – Escort agencies.
• Sec. 22-253. – Nude model businesses.
• Sec. 22-254. – Sexually oriented theaters and sexually oriented motion picture theaters.
• Sec. 22-255. – Exhibition of sexually explicit films, photographs, pictures or videos.
• Sec. 22-256. – Sexually oriented bookstores, sexually oriented novelty stores and sexually oriented video stores.
• Secs. 22-257—22-260. – Reserved.
• DIVISION 4. – MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS; VIOLATIONS
• Sec. 22-261. – Hours of operation.
• Sec. 22-262. – Prohibition against children in a sexually oriented business.
• Sec. 22-263. – Additional regulations concerning public nudity.
• Sec. 22-264. – Conspicuous signage and markings required.
• Sec. 22-265. – Violation a misdemeanor.
• Sec. 22-266. – Notice of violation.
• Chapter 26 – CABLE COMMUNICATIONS
• ARTICLE I. – IN GENERAL
• Secs. 26-1—26-25. – Reserved.
• ARTICLE II. – CABLE TELEVISION
• DIVISION 1. – GENERALLY
• Sec. 26-26. – Definitions.
• Sec. 26-27. – Franchise required to operate.
• Sec. 26-28. – Authority to grant; criteria for granting.
• Sec. 26-29. – Application fees and payment upon new franchise.
• Sec. 26-30. – Required services and facilities to be included in franchise agreement.
• Sec. 26-31. – State of the art modifications.
• Sec. 26-32. – Term.
• Sec. 26-33. – Use of streets.
• Sec. 26-34. – Franchise fees.
• Sec. 26-35. – Books and records.
• Sec. 26-36. – Fiscal reports.
• Sec. 26-37. – Special licenses to traverse franchise area.
• Sec. 26-38. – Operating procedures.
• Sec. 26-39. – Maintenance of the system.
• Sec. 26-40. – Construction schedule and reports.
• Sec. 26-41. – Tests and performance monitoring.
• Sec. 26-42. – Grantee’s employment practices.
• Sec. 26-43. – Service, adjustment and complaint procedures.
• Sec. 26-44. – Subscriber fees.
• Sec. 26-45. – Notification to subscribers.
• Sec. 26-46. – Disconnection.
• Sec. 26-47. – Refunds.
• Sec. 26-48. – Protection of subscriber privacy.
• Sec. 26-49. – Liability for damages.
• Sec. 26-50. – Insurance.
• Sec. 26-51. – Indemnification.
• Sec. 26-52. – Performance evaluation sessions.
• Sec. 26-53. – Termination procedures.
• Sec. 26-54. – Failure of city to enforce compliance.
• Sec. 26-55. – Limits on a grantee’s recourse.
• Sec. 26-56. – Unlawful acts; penalties.
• Sec. 26-57. – Foreclosure.
• Sec. 26-58. – Transfer of franchise.
• Sec. 26-59. – Renewal of franchise.
• Sec. 26-60. – Arbitrary and capricious action by a grantee.
• Sec. 26-61. – Rights reserved to city.
• Sec. 26-62. – Additional provisions.
• Sec. 26-63. – Acceptance of terms and conditions by a grantee.
• Sec. 26-64. – Time is of the essence.
• Sec. 26-65. – Reserved.
• DIVISION 2. – REVIEW OF BASIC SERVICE RATES
• Sec. 26-66. – Definitions.
• Sec. 26-67. – Review of initial basic cable rates.
• Sec. 26-68. – Review of request for increase in basic cable rates.
• Sec. 26-69. – Cable operator information.
• Sec. 26-70. – Automatic rate adjustments.
• Sec. 26-71. – Refunds; fine for noncompliance.
• Chapter 30 – CIVIL EMERGENCIES
• ARTICLE I. – IN GENERAL
• Secs. 30-1—30-25. – Reserved.
• ARTICLE II. – EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
• Sec. 30-26. – Organization.
• Sec. 30-27. – Emergency management director, powers and duties.
• Sec. 30-28. – Emergency management plan.
• Sec. 30-29. – Interjurisdictional program.
• Sec. 30-30. – Conflicting regulations.
• Sec. 30-31. – Indemnification.
• Sec. 30-32. – Commitment of funds.
• Sec. 30-33. – Offenses; penalties.
• Chapter 34 – COURTS
• ARTICLE I. – IN GENERAL
• Sec. 34-1. – Teen court program; special expense.
• Secs. 34-2—34-25. – Reserved.
• ARTICLE II. – MUNICIPAL COURT
• Sec. 34-26. – Special expense for certain dismissed cases.
• Sec. 34-27. – Juvenile case manager fee established.
• Chapter 38 – EMERGENCY SERVICES
• ARTICLE I. – IN GENERAL
• Secs. 38-1—38-20. – Reserved.
• ARTICLE II. – REGISTRATION AND REGULATION OF RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL ALARM SYSTEMS
• Sec. 38-21. – Definitions.
• Sec. 38-22. – Permit required, application, transferability, false statements.
• Sec. 38-23. – False burglar alarm fees.
• Sec. 38-24. – Other types of alarms.
• Sec. 38-25. – Permit duration, renewal.
• Sec. 38-26. – Reporting of alarm signals.
• Sec. 38-27. – Proper alarm system operation and maintenance.
• Sec. 38-28. – Reset required.
• Sec. 38-29. – Revocation/reinstatement of permit.
• Sec. 38-30. – Appeal from denial or suspension of a permit.
• Sec. 38-31. – Indirect alarm reporting.
• Sec. 38-32. – Recorded message alarm notification prohibited.
• Sec. 38-33. – Working specifications.
• Sec. 38-34. – Violations, corporations, partnerships and associations.
• Chapter 42 – ENVIRONMENT
• ARTICLE I. – IN GENERAL
• Secs. 42-1—42-25. – Reserved.
• ARTICLE II. – NUISANCES
• Sec. 42-26. – Definition.
• Sec. 42-27. – Acts declared nuisances.
• Sec. 42-28. – Prohibitions.
• Sec. 42-29. – Abatement of nuisances, procedure; liens; foreclosure.
• Sec. 42-30. – Junked vehicles.
• Sec. 42-31. – Weeds, grass and uncultivated plants.
• Chapter 46 – FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION modified
• ARTICLE I. – IN GENERAL
• Sec. 46-1. – Required construction standards for commercial buildings.
• Sec. 46-2. – Limitation on use of roofing materials in multifamily residences.
• Secs. 46-3—46-30. – Reserved.
• ARTICLE II. – FIRE CODE modified
• Sec. 46-31. – International Fire Code—Adopted. modified
• Secs. 46-32—46-34.1. – Reserved. added
• Sec. 46-35. – Appeals.
• Sec. 46-36. – Establishment of limits of districts in which storage of flammable or combustible liquids is prohibited.
• Sec. 46-37. – Establishment of limits of districts in which storage of explosives and blasting agents is prohibited.
• Sec. 46-38. – Establishment of limits in which bulk storage of liquefied petroleum gases is restricted.
• Sec. 46-38.1. – Establishing a standard and limits for compressed natural gas (CNG).
• Sec. 46-38.2. – Liquefied natural gas (LNG), establishing a standard and limits for liquefied natural gas (LNG).
• Sec. 46-39. – New materials, processes or occupancies which may require permits.
• Sec. 46-40. – Penalties.
• Chapter 50 – FLOODS
• ARTICLE I. – IN GENERAL
• Secs. 50-1—50-25. – Reserved.
• ARTICLE II. – FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION
• DIVISION 1. – GENERALLY
• Sec. 50-26. – Definitions.
• Sec. 50-27. – Statutory authorization.
• Sec. 50-28. – Findings of fact.
• Sec. 50-29. – Statement of purpose.
• Sec. 50-30. – Methods of reducing flood losses.
• Sec. 50-31. – Lands to which this article applies.
• Sec. 50-32. – Basis for establishing the areas of special flood hazard.
• Sec. 50-33. – Establishment of development permit.
• Sec. 50-34. – Compliance.
• Sec. 50-35. – Abrogation and greater restrictions.
• Sec. 50-36. – Interpretation.
• Sec. 50-37. – Warning and disclaimer or liability.
• Sec. 50-38. – Designation of the floodplain administrator.
• Sec. 50-39. – Duties and responsibilities of the floodplain administrator.
• Sec. 50-40. – Permit procedures.
• Sec. 50-41. – Variance procedures.
• Secs. 50-42—50-50. – Reserved.
• DIVISION 2. – PROVISIONS FOR FLOOD HAZARD REDUCTION
• Sec. 50-51. – General standards.
• Sec. 50-52. – Specific standards.
• Sec. 50-53. – Standards for subdivision proposals.
• Sec. 50-54. – Standards for areas of shallow flooding (AO/AH zones).
• Sec. 50-55. – Floodways.
• Sec. 50-56. – Penalties for non compliance.
• Chapter 54 – HEALTH AND SANITATION
• ARTICLE I. – IN GENERAL
• Sec. 54-1. – Designation of health authority.
• Secs. 54-2—54-25. – Reserved.
• ARTICLE II. – FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS
• Sec. 54-26. – Adoption of Texas Food Establishment Rules.
• Sec. 54-27. – Definitions.
• Sec. 54-28. – Permits and exemptions.
• Sec. 54-29. – Application for permit and fees.
• Sec. 54-30. – Review of plans.
• Sec. 55-31. – Inspections.
• Sec. 54-32. – Food manager/food handler education.
• Sec. 54-33. – Suspension of permit.
• Sec. 54-34. – Revocation of permit.
• Sec. 54-35. – Administrative process.
• Sec. 54-36. – Fees.
• Secs. 54-37—54-70. – Reserved.
• ARTICLE III. – PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS AND SPAS
• Sec. 54-71. – State regulations and guidelines adopted.
• Sec. 54-72. – Definitions.
• Sec. 54-73. – Pool and spa permits.
• Sec. 54-74. – Review of plans and specifications.
• Sec. 54-75. – Inspections.
• Sec. 54-76. – Pool, spa, or interactive water feature closures.
• Sec. 54-77. – Pool and spa records.
• Sec. 54-78. – Suspension and revocation of permit.
• Sec. 54-79. – Public pool, spa, or interactive water feature operator certification.
• Sec. 54-80. – Designation of health authority.
• Chapter 58 – LAW ENFORCEMENT
• ARTICLE I. – IN GENERAL
• Secs. 58-1—58-25. – Reserved.
• ARTICLE II. – POLICE DEPARTMENT
• Sec. 58-26. – Compensation of members; bond; oath.
• Sec. 58-27. – Filling of vacancies.
• Sec. 58-28. – Acting chief of police.
• Sec. 58-29. – Powers of police officers.
• Sec. 58-30. – Attendance of police at municipal court.
• Sec. 58-31. – Uniforms and badges.
• Sec. 58-32. – Reserve police department.
• Sec. 58-33. – Obstruction of justice.
• Sec. 58-34. – Arrests without warrant.
• Sec. 58-35. – Arrested persons to be taken before magistrate.
• Sec. 58-36. – Authority to take bail.
• Sec. 58-37. – Control of city jail.
• Sec. 58-38. – Authority to close public places.
• Sec. 58-39. – Relief fund may be created.
• Sec. 58-40. – Special police force.
• Secs. 58-41—58-65. – Reserved.
• ARTICLE III. – MUNICIPAL COURT
• Sec. 58-66. – Municipal court.
• Sec. 58-67. – Failure to appear/violate promise to appear.
• Sec. 58-68. – Warrant fees.
• Sec. 58-69. – Penalty for failure to appear violation.
• Chapter 62 – OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
• ARTICLE I. – IN GENERAL
• Sec. 62-1. – Discharging of firearms.
• Sec. 62-2. – Loitering.
• Secs. 62-3—62-25. – Reserved.
• ARTICLE II. – MINORS
• DIVISION 1. – GENERALLY
• Secs. 62-26—62-35. – Reserved.
• DIVISION 2. – CURFEW
• Sec. 62-36. – Definitions.
• Sec. 62-37. – Offenses.
• Sec. 62-38. – Defenses to prosecution.
• Sec. 62-39. – Enforcement.
• Sec. 62-40. – Jurisdiction.
• Sec. 62-41. – Review of juvenile curfew ordinance.
• Secs. 62-42—62-60. – Reserved.
• ARTICLE III. – SMOKING IN PUBLIC PLACES
• Sec. 62-61. – Definitions.
• Sec. 62-62. – Offense.
• Sec. 62-63. – Designation of smoking areas.
• Sec. 62-64. – Signs.
• Sec. 62-65. – Proprietor’s duties to prevent smoking.
• Sec. 62-66. – Facilities to extinguish smoking materials.
• Sec. 62-67. – Employer’s written smoking policy.
• Chapter 66 – PARKS AND RECREATION
• ARTICLE I. – IN GENERAL
• Sec. 66-1. – Parks and recreation master plan.
• Sec. 66-2. – Parks and recreation advisory board.
• Secs. 66-3—66-25. – Reserved.
• ARTICLE II. – PUBLIC PARKS
• Sec. 66-26. – Trespassing; restricted areas and activities.
• Sec. 66-27. – Possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages.
• Sec. 66-28. – Damaging public property or animals.
• Sec. 66-29. – Prohibited activities.
• Sec. 66-30. – Limitations on sales.
• Sec. 66-31. – Organized athletic and sporting events.
• Secs. 66-32—66-50. – Reserved.
• ARTICLE III. – PUBLIC ATHLETIC AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
• DIVISION 1. – GENERALLY
• Sec. 66-51. – Definitions.
• Secs. 66-52—66-60. – Reserved.
• DIVISION 2. – FACILITY PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES
• Sec. 66-61. – Tennis court regulations.
• Sec. 66-62. – Same—Reservations.
• Sec. 66-63. – Rental of park pavilions and refunds.
• Sec. 66-64. – Park pavilion policies and guidelines.
• Sec. 66-65. – Parks, practice and game fields reservations.
• Sec. 66-66. – Playing fields.
• Sec. 66-67. – Other rental facilities, including but not limited to sand volleyball, in-line hockey courts and basketball courts.
• Sec. 66-68. – Use of certain shoes prohibited.
• Sec. 66-69. – Concessions.
• Sec. 66-70. – Sports clinics.
• Sec. 66-71. – Enforcement.
• Chapter 70 – PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS
• ARTICLE I. – IN GENERAL
• Secs. 70-1—70-25. – Reserved.
• ARTICLE II. – PEDDLERS, SOLICITORS, AND MISCELLANEOUS SALES
• Sec. 70-26. – Solicitation generally.
• Sec. 70-27. – Definitions.
• Sec. 70-28. – Commercial home solicitation and commercial home distribution.
• Sec. 70-29. – Solicitation prohibited—Hours.
• Sec. 70-30. – Do-not-solicit list.
• Sec. 70-31. – Solicitors welcome list.
• Sec. 70-32. – Itinerant vendors.
• Sec. 70-33. – Application for permit.
• Sec. 70-34. – Exemption from permit fees.
• Sec. 70-35. – Investigation of the applicant.
• Sec. 70-36. – Issuance, denial, revocation.
• Sec. 70-37. – Exemptions to permitting requirements.
• Sec. 70-38. – Miscellaneous occasional sales of nonfood items in residential zones.
• Sec. 70-39. – Sales on public right-of-way prohibited.
• Sec. 70-40. – Tents and temporary structures.
• Sec. 70-41. – Outdoor display and sales of homegrown produce in residential districts.
• Sec. 70-42. – Penalties.
• Chapter 74 – PERSONNEL
• ARTICLE I. – IN GENERAL
• Sec. 74-1. – Social security.
• Secs. 74-2—74-25. – Reserved.
• ARTICLE II. – TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM
• Sec. 74-26. – Definitions.
• Sec. 74-27. – City’s participation authorized.
• Sec. 74-28. – Supplemental death benefits fund; election to participate.
• Sec. 74-29. – Authorization of updated service credits (1982).
• Sec. 74-30. – Increased municipal contributions for current service annuities.
• Sec. 74-31. – Updated service credits and increase in retirement annuities (1983).
• Sec. 74-32. – Updated service credits and increase in retirement annuities (1984).
• Sec. 74-33. – Updated service credits and increase in retirement annuities (1985).
• Sec. 74-34. – Updated service credits and increase in retirement annuities (1986).
• Sec. 74-35. – Credit for military service.
• Sec. 74-36. – Updated service credits and increase in retirement annuities (1987).
• Sec. 74-37. – Retirement and occupational disability annuities.
• Sec. 74-38. – Updated service credits and increase in retirement annuities (1997).
• Sec. 74-39. – Restricted prior service credit.
• Sec. 74-40. – Additional rights of participating employees.
• Sec. 74-41. – Updated service credits and increase in retirement annuities (2001).
• Sec. 74-42. – Updated service credits and increase in retirement annuities (2002).
• Chapter 78 – PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
• Sec. 78-1. – Land development code adopted.
• Chapter 82 – SOLID WASTE
• Sec. 82-1. – Definitions.
• Sec. 82-2. – Duty of customer to provide sufficient closed containers; placement of containers for collection.
• Sec. 82-3. – Placement of containers, recyclables for residential collection.
• Sec. 82-4. – Placing brush for residential collection.
• Sec. 82-5. – Wastes from building operations.
• Sec. 82-6. – Duty of customer to see that containers are emptied.
• Sec. 82-7. – Prohibited acts.
• Sec. 82-8. – Residential collection service; charges.
• Sec. 82-9. – Commercial, institutional and industrial collection—Duties of customers.
• Sec. 82-10. – Same—Service; containers; charges.
• Sec. 82-11. – Collection of charges.
• Sec. 82-12. – Manner of collection; covering of vehicles to prevent litter.
• Sec. 82-13. – Private disposal.
• Sec. 82-14. – Heavy dead animals.
• Chapter 86 – STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES
• ARTICLE I. – IN GENERAL
• Sec. 86-1. – Use and operation of motor assisted scooters.
• Secs. 86-2—86-25. – Reserved.
• ARTICLE II. – EXCAVATIONS
• Sec. 86-26. – Permit required.
• Sec. 86-27. – Bond requirements.
• Sec. 86-28. – Restoration of streets required.
• Sec. 86-29. – Public safety requirements.
• Sec. 86-30. – Penalty for violation of article; remedy of violations.
• Secs. 86-31—86-50. – Reserved.
• ARTICLE III. – PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY
• DIVISION 1. – IN GENERAL
• Sec. 86-51. – Removal of trees over street rights-of-way.
• Secs. 86-52—86-60. – Reserved.
• DIVISION 2. – TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROVIDER
• Sec. 86-61. – Definitions.
• Sec. 86-62. – Findings and purpose.
• Sec. 86-63. – Granting clause.
• Sec. 86-64. – Authority; scope.
• Sec. 86-65. – Municipal consent required.
• Sec. 86-66. – Application for municipal consent.
• Sec. 86-67. – Municipal consent ordinance.
• Sec. 86-68. – Petition for reconsideration.
• Sec. 86-69. – Administration and enforcement.
• Sec. 86-70. – Applicability of construction in the public rights-of-way ordinance.
• Sec. 86-71. – Compensation to city.
• Sec. 86-72. – City payment due dates.
• Sec. 86-73. – Audits.
• Sec. 86-74. – Transfer.
• Sec. 86-75. – Notices to city.
• Sec. 86-76. – Circumvention of fee prohibited.
• Sec. 86-77. – Renewal of municipal consent.
• Sec. 86-78. – Annexation; disannexation.
• Sec. 86-79. – Severability.
• Sec. 86-80. – Governing law.
• Sec. 86-81. – Termination.
• Sec. 86-82. – Unauthorized use of public rights-of-way.
• Secs. 86-83—86-100. – Reserved.
• DIVISION 3. – CONSTRUCTION IN PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY
• Sec. 86-101. – Definitions.
• Sec. 86-102. – Findings and purpose.
• Sec. 86-103. – Authority; scope.
• Sec. 86-104. – Municipal authorization required.
• Sec. 86-105. – Administration and enforcement.
• Sec. 86-106. – Construction obligations.
• Sec. 86-107. – Conditions of public rights-of-way occupancy.
• Sec. 86-108. – Insurance requirements..
• Sec. 86-109. – Indemnity.
• Sec. 86-110. – Severability.
• Sec. 86-111. – Governing law.
• Sec. 86-112. – Unauthorized use of public rights-of-way.
• Chapter 90 – TAXATION
• Sec. 90-1. – Residence homestead exemption for elderly and disabled persons.
• Sec. 90-2. – Taxation of freeport goods.
• Sec. 90-3. – Hotel occupancy tax.
• Sec. 90-4. – Tax imposed on goods in transit.
• Chapter 91 – TELECOMMUNICATIONS
• ARTICLE I. – IN GENERAL
• Secs. 91-1—91-20. – Reserved.
• ARTICLE II. – PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY
• Sec. 91-21. – Findings and purpose.
• Sec. 91-22. – Granting clause.
• Sec. 91-23. – Authority; scope.
• Sec. 91-24. – Definitions.
• Sec. 91-25. – Municipal consent required.
• Sec. 91-26. – Application for municipal consent.
• Sec. 21-27. – Municipal consent ordinance.
• Sec. 91-28. – Petition for reconsideration.
• Sec. 91-29. – Administration and enforcement.
• Sec. 91-30. – Applicability.
• Sec. 91-31. – Compensation to city.
• Sec. 91-32. – City payment due dates.
• Sec. 91-33. – Audits.
• Sec. 91-34. – Transfer.
• Sec. 91-35. – Notices to city.
• Sec. 91-36. – Circumvention of fee prohibited.
• Sec. 91-37. – Construction obligations.
• Sec. 91-38. – Conditions of public rights-of-way occupancy.
• Sec. 91-39. – Insurance requirements.
• Sec. 91-40. – Indemnity.
• Sec. 91-41. – Renewal of municipal consent.
• Sec. 91-42. – Annexation; disannexation.
• Sec. 91-43. – Severability.
• Sec. 91-44. – Governing law.
• Sec. 91-45. – Termination.
• Sec. 91-46. – Unauthorized use of public rights-of-way.
• Chapter 94 – TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES
• ARTICLE I. – IN GENERAL
• Sec. 94-1. – Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways adopted; conflicting provisions.
• Sec. 94-2. – Adoption of Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
• Sec. 94-3. – Negligent collision.
• Sec. 94-4. – Railroads.
• Sec. 94-5. – Parking of certain commercial vehicles.
• Sec. 94-6. – Truck routes.
• Sec. 94-7. – One-way streets designated.
• Secs. 94-8—94-30. – Reserved.
• ARTICLE II. – COMPREHENSIVE TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
• Sec. 94-31. – Definitions.
• Sec. 94-32. – Purpose of article.
• Sec. 94-33. – Police and fire departments to direct traffic.
• Sec. 94-34. – Chief of police authorized to adopt supplemental and emergency regulations.
• Sec. 94-35. – Obedience to police officers.
• Sec. 94-36. – Public employees to obey traffic regulations.
• Sec. 94-37. – Operation of authorized emergency vehicles.
• Sec. 94-38. – Location of traffic control devices; inventory.
• Sec. 94-39. – Designation of crosswalks.
• Sec. 94-40. – Designation of safety zones and traffic lanes.
• Sec. 94-41. – Placement of stop signs.
• Sec. 94-42. – Stopping and parking prohibited in certain places.
• Sec. 94-43. – Passenger and loading zones, designation and use.
• Sec. 94-44. – Parking for the disabled.
• Sec. 94-45. – Parking adjacent to curb.
• Sec. 94-46. – Operation of vehicles on approach of authorized emergency vehicles.
• Sec. 94-47. – Driving through procession prohibited; exception.
• Sec. 94-48. – Speed limits—Generally.
• Sec. 94-49. – Same—On specific streets.
• Sec. 94-50. – Offenses by persons owning or controlling vehicles; prosecution.
• Sec. 94-51. – Ordinances relating to vehicles for hire not affected by article.
• Secs. 94-52—94-70. – Reserved.
• ARTICLE III. – ROAD HUMP POLICY FOR RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS
• Sec. 94-71. – Definitions.
• Sec. 94-72. – Eligibility requirements.
• Sec. 94-73. – Cost of road humps.
• Sec. 94-74. – Cost responsibility.
• Sec. 94-75. – Design standards and procedures.
• Sec. 94-76. – Procedure for road hump installation.
• Sec. 94-77. – Removal/alteration.
• Chapter 98 – UTILITIES modified
• ARTICLE I. – IN GENERAL
• Sec. 98-1. – Conflict with Charter.
• Sec. 98-2. – Franchise required for operation of utility.
• Sec. 98-3. – Sworn report of gross receipts required.
• Sec. 98-4. – Books and records may be examined.
• Sec. 98-5. – Street rentals.
• Sec. 98-6. – Penalty for violations; recovery of street rental fees.
• Sec. 98-7. – Inspections by city personnel.
• Sec. 98-8. – Water and sewer policy and procedure manual.
• Secs. 98-9—98-30. – Reserved.
• ARTICLE II. – WATER SERVICE modified
• DIVISION 1. – GENERALLY
• Secs. 98-31—98-40. – Reserved.
• DIVISION 2. – WATER CONSERVATION modified
• Sec. 98-41. – Water conservation and drought contingency plan adopted; report by city on implementation and effectiveness of plan. modified
• Sec. 98-42. – Administrative official designated.
• Sec. 98-43. – Reserved.
• Sec. 98-44. – Reserved.
• Sec. 98-45. – Landscape irrigation regulations.
• Sec. 98-46. – Irrigation conservation restrictions.
• Sec. 98-47. – Variances.
• Sec. 98-48. – Exemptions.
• Secs. 98-49—98-65. – Reserved.
• ARTICLE III. – SEWER SERVICE
• DIVISION 1. – GENERALLY
• Secs. 98-66—98-75. – Reserved.
• DIVISION 2. – INDUSTRIAL WASTE
• Sec. 98-76. – Definitions.
• Sec. 98-77. – Prohibited wastes.
• Sec. 98-78. – Pretreatment and control.
• Sec. 98-79. – Surcharge for wastes of abnormal strength.
• Sec. 98-80. – Authority to disconnect service.
• Sec. 98-81. – Revocation of permit.
• Secs. 98-82—98-100. – Reserved.
• ARTICLE IV. – DRAINAGE UTILITY SYSTEM
• Sec. 98-101. – Establishment of system.
• Sec. 98-102. – Adoption of drainage utility systems act; public utility.
• Sec. 98-103. – Drainage facilities and materials incorporated into system.
• Sec. 98-104. – Schedule of charges.
• Sec. 98-105. – Funding of future construction.
• Sec. 98-106. – Segregation of utility income.
• Sec. 98-107. – Discontinuance of utility services for nonpayment of charges.
• Sec. 98-108. – Exemptions from charges.
• Sec. 98-109. – Due date and delinquency charges.
• Sec. 98-110. – Billing; deposit.
• Secs. 98-111—98-130. – Reserved.
• ARTICLE V. – PUBLICLY OWNED TREATMENT WORKS
• DIVISION 1. – GENERAL PROVISIONS
• Sec. 98-131. – Purpose and policy.
• Sec. 98-132. – Administration.
• Sec. 98-133. – Abbreviations.
• Sec. 98-134. – Definitions.
• Secs. 98-135—98-150. – Reserved.
• DIVISION 2. – GENERAL SEWER USE REQUIREMENTS
• Sec. 98-151. – Prohibited discharge standards.
• Sec. 98-152. – National categorical pretreatment standards.
• Sec. 98-153. – Reserved.
• Sec. 98-154. – Local limits.
• Sec. 98-155. – Right of revision.
• Sec. 98-156. – Dilution.
• Sec. 98-157. – Plant loading.
• Secs. 98-158—98-170. – Reserved.
• DIVISION 3. – PRETREATMENT OF WASTEWATER
• Sec. 98-171. – Pretreatment facilities.
• Sec. 98-172. – Additional pretreatment measures.
• Sec. 98-173. – Accidental discharge/slug control plans.
• Sec. 98-174. – Hauled wastewater.
• Secs. 98-175—98-190. – Reserved.
• DIVISION 4. – WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT APPLICATION
• Sec. 98-191. – Wastewater analysis.
• Sec. 98-192. – Wastewater discharge permit requirement.
• Sec. 98-193. – Wastewater discharge permitting: existing connections.
• Sec. 98-194. – Wastewater discharge permitting: new connections.
• Sec. 98-195. – Wastewater discharge permit application contents.
• Sec. 98-196. – Application signatories and certification.
• Sec. 98-197. – Wastewater discharge permit decisions.
• Secs. 98-198—98-210. – Reserved.
• DIVISION 5. – WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT ISSUANCE PROCESS
• Sec. 98-211. – Wastewater discharge permit duration.
• Sec. 98-212. – Wastewater discharge permit contents.
• Sec. 98-213. – Reserved.
• Sec. 98-214. – Wastewater discharge permit modification.
• Sec. 98-215. – Wastewater discharge permit transfer.
• Sec. 98-216. – Wastewater discharge permit revocation.
• Sec. 98-217. – Wastewater discharge permit reissuance.
• Secs. 98-218—98-230. – Reserved.
• DIVISION 6. – REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
• Sec. 98-231. – Baseline monitoring reports.
• Sec. 98-232. – Compliance schedule progress reports.
• Sec. 98-233. – Reports on compliance with categorical pretreatment standard deadline.
• Sec. 98-234. – Periodic compliance reports.
• Sec. 98-235. – Reports of changed conditions.
• Sec. 98-236. – Reports of potential problems.
• Sec. 98-237. – Reports from unpermitted users.
• Sec. 98-238. – Notice of violation/repeat sampling and reporting.
• Sec. 98-239. – Notification of the discharge of hazardous waste.
• Sec. 98-240. – Analytical requirements.
• Sec. 98-241. – Sample collection.
• Sec. 98-242. – Timing.
• Sec. 98-243. – Record keeping.
• Secs. 98-244—98-260. – Reserved.
• DIVISION 7. – COMPLIANCE MONITORING
• Sec. 98-261. – Right of entry—Inspection and sampling.
• Sec. 98-262. – Search warrants.
• Secs. 98-263—98-270. – Reserved.
• DIVISION 8. – CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
• Sec. 98-271. – Confidential information.
• Secs. 98-272—98-290. – Reserved.
• DIVISION 9. – PUBLICATION OF USERS IN SIGNIFICANT NONCOMPLIANCE
• Sec. 98-291. – Publication of users in significant noncompliance.
• Secs. 98-292—98-300. – Reserved.
• DIVISION 10. – ADMINISTRATIVE ENFORCEMENT REMEDIES
• Sec. 98-301. – Notification of violation.
• Sec. 98-302. – Reserved.
• Sec. 98-303. – Show cause hearing.
• Sec. 98-304. – Compliance orders.
• Sec. 98-305. – Cease and desist orders.
• Sec. 98-306. – Reserved.
• Sec. 98-307. – Emergency suspensions.
• Sec. 98-308. – Termination of discharge.
• Secs. 98-309—98-320. – Reserved.
• DIVISION 11. – JUDICIAL ENFORCEMENT REMEDIES
• Sec. 98-321. – Injunctive relief.
• Sec. 98-322. – Civil penalties.
• Sec. 98-323. – Criminal prosecution.
• Sec. 98-324. – Remedies nonexclusive.
• Sec. 98-325. – Applicability of more stringent regulations.
• Secs. 98-326—98-340. – Reserved.
• DIVISION 12. – RESERVED
• Secs. 98-341—98-400. – Reserved.
• DIVISION 13. – AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES TO DISCHARGE VIOLATIONS
• Sec. 98-401. – In an action brought in federal court only—Upset provision.
• Sec. 98-402. – In an action brought in municipal or state court only—Act of God provision.
• Sec. 98-403. – Bypass.
• Secs. 98-404—98-420. – Reserved.
• DIVISION 14. – WASTEWATER TREATMENT RATES [RESERVED]
• Secs. 98-421—98-450. – Reserved.
• DIVISION 15. – MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
• Sec. 98-451. – Pretreatment charges and fees.
• Sec. 98-452. – Severability.
• Chapter 99 – VEGETATION
• ARTICLE I. – IN GENERAL
• Sec. 99-1. – Definitions.
• Sec. 99-2. – Penalty.
• Secs. 99-3—99-20. – Reserved.
• ARTICLE II. – TREE BOARD
• Sec. 99-21. – Creation and establishment.
• Sec. 99-22. – Term of office.
• Sec. 99-23. – Compensation.
• Sec. 99-24. – Duties and responsibilities.
• Sec. 99-25. – Operation.
• Sec. 99-26. – Review by city council.
• Secs. 99-27—99-50. – Reserved.
• ARTICLE III. – PLANTING AND MAINTENANCE
• Sec. 99-51. – Small trees and large trees.
• Sec. 99-52. – Spacing.
• Sec. 99-53. – Distance from curb and sidewalks.
• Sec. 99-54. – Distance from street corners and fireplugs.
• Sec. 99-55. – Utilities.
• Sec. 99-56. – Public tree care.
• Sec. 99-57. – Trimming corner clearance.
• Chapter 102 – VEHICLES FOR HIRE modified
• ARTICLE I. – IN GENERAL
• Secs. 102-1—102-25. – Reserved.
• ARTICLE II. – PUBLIC CONVEYANCES modified
• DIVISION 1. – GENERALLY modified
• Sec. 102-26. – Definitions.
• Sec. 102-27. – Insurance requirements.
• Sec. 102-28. – Vehicle identification.
• Sec. 102-29. – Operation of vehicles.
• Sec. 102-30. – Advertising.
• Sec. 102-31. – Commercial horse-drawn carriages. added
• Secs. 102-32—102-40. – Reserved. added
• DIVISION 2. – PERMIT
• Sec. 102-41. – Required.
• Sec. 102-42. – Application requirements.
• Sec. 102-43. – Issuance.
• Sec. 102-44. – Fee; duration; audit.
• Sec. 102-45. – Suspension.
• Sec. 102-46. – Appeal of suspension.
• Sec. 102-47. – Enforcement of article.
• Sec. 102-48. – Penalty for violation.
• APPENDIX A – WATER AND SEWER POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL modified
• SECTION 1. – DEFINITIONS
• [Sec. A. – Words and terms defined.]
• SECTION 2. – OPERATING POLICIES IN GENERAL
• Sec. A. – Authority of mayor during a water shortage.
• Sec. B. – Deposit required prior to testing meter accuracy.
• Sec. C. – Responsibility for turning water off or on at the curb stop.
• Sec. D. – Responsibility of consumer for water loss.
• Sec. E. – Right to continue or discontinue service temporarily for repairs.
• Sec. F. – Right of entry.
• Sec. G. – Bond required prior to installation of water and sewer mains.
• Sec. H. – Modifying existing water or sewer facilities to accommodate new development, buildings, or other improvements.
• Sec. I. – Ownership and maintenance.
• Sec. J. – Provisions attributed to consumer.
• Sec. K. – Estimates of water loss.
• Sec. L. – Maintenance of detours.
• Sec. M. – Final cleaning up of right-of-way.
• Sec. N. – Barricades, warning and detour signs.
• Sec. O. – Sale of water outside city limits.
• Sec. P. – Water wells.
• Sec. Q. – Connection to sewer service.
• Sec. R. – Septic tanks.
• Sec. S. – Sizing of water and sewer facilities.
• Sec. T. – Cross connection control.
• SECTION 3. – SERVICE CHARGES modified
• Sec. A. – Water rates. modified
• Sec. B. – Sewer rates.
• Sec. C. – Billing; delinquent penalty.
• Sec. D. – Discontinuance of service, notice; reconnection fee. modified
• SECTION 4. – CHARGES FOR DEPOSITS FOR CONNECTIONS TO EXISTING MAINS AND LATERALS modified
• Sec. A. – Water service. modified
• Sec. B. – Sewer service.
• SECTION 5. – SYSTEM EXTENSIONS TO SERVE SINGLE CUSTOMERS OR GROUPS OF INDEPENDENT SINGLE CUSTOMERS
• Sec. A. – General.
• Sec. B. – Method of procedure.
• Sec. C. – Determination of proportions of extension charges assigned to respective individuals participating in extensions by groups.
• Sec. D. – Subsequent connections to extensions paid for by single customers or groups of single customers.
• Sec. E. – Alternate extension procedure available to permit the extension of sanitary sewer main(s) to serve existing residences.
• SECTION 6. – SYSTEM EXTENSIONS TO SERVE SUBDIVISION DEVELOPMENTS
• Sec. A. – Basic policy and scope of charges.
• Sec. B. – Methods of procedure.
• Sec. C. – Evaluated prices.
• Sec. D. – Developer payments.
• Sec. E. – Charges and/or refunds on off-site and boundary facilities.
• SECTION 7. – STANDARD REQUIREMENTS AND CRITERIA OF DESIGN FOR SYSTEM EXTENSIONS
• Sec. A. – Contract documents.
• Sec. B. – Sizing of water and sewer facilities.
• Sec. C. – Water system design and construction standards.
• Sec. D. – Sewerage system design and construction standards.
• SECTION 8. – FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
• Sec. A. – Guidelines adopted.
• Sec. B. – Separate account for delinquent penalties.
• Sec. C. – Payment in lieu of tax.
• Sec. D. – Franchise tax.
• Sec. E. – Operating transfer.
• Sec. F. – Pass through rate increase.
• Sec. G. – City water to be metered and billed.

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