This table shows the location or gives the disposition of the chapters, sections and subsections of the 1977 Code of Ordinances within this revised code. The abbreviation “NIC” means the provision is not included in this code, though not necessarily repealed.
1977 CODE OF ORDINANCES
2013 CODE OF ORDINANCES
CHAPTER 1: ADMINISTRATION: OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
 
Article 1
Mayor and Council Generally
 
§ 1-1
Meetings of city council
Amnd. by Ord. 2012-08
§ 1-2
Ordinances to be acted upon at first reading
§ 1-3
Committees and their duties
§ 1-4
Minutes of previous regular meeting to be read
§ 1-5
Power of city council
§ 1-6
City council to make own rules of procedure
§ 1-7
Mayor to sign certain documents
Article 2
City Secretary
 
§ 1-11
City secretary: office created; bond required
§ 1-12
To attend council meetings: to keep minutes of council meetings
§ 1-13
To record ordinances; publisher’s affidavits
§ 1-14
Custodian of records and corporate seal
§ 1-15
To prepare notices required by ordinances
Article 3
City Manager
 
§ 1-21
Office created; powers and duties generally
Article 4
Department of Finance
 
§ 1-31
Appointment; term; bond
§ 1-32
General accountant of city
§ 1-33
Records of bonds, bills, and evidence of indebtedness
§ 1-34
To keep city contracts
§ 1-35
Keeper of city funds; payment of warrants
§ 1-36
To draw warrants; records
§ 1-37
City council to order warrants drawn
§ 1-38
Record of receipts and disbursements
§ 1-39
To render quarterly reports
§ 1-40
To publish semi-annual reports of receipts and disbursements
§ 1-41
Records to show financial condition of city; other duties
§ 1-42
Preferred claims against city treasury
Article 5
Department of Taxation
 
§ 1-51
Appointment; term; bond
§ 1-52
Appointment of deputies
§ 1-53
Liable on official bond collection of taxes
Article 6
Police Department
 
§ 1-61
Appointment of chief; term; bond; head of department
§ 1-62
Powers and duties
§ 1-63
Arrest without warrant; closing theaters, etc.
§ 1-64
May appoint special police force
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2013 Code
§ 1-65
Police reserve force established
Article 7
Fire Department
 
§ 1-71
Creation of fire department
§ 1-72
Membership of department; appointment of officers
Superseded by Ordinance 92-01
§ 1-73
Compensation
§ 1-74
Duties of fire chief: in general
§ 1-75
Duties of fire chief: fires
§ 1-76
Destruction of buildings during fires
§ 1-77
Fire apparatus: right-of-way
§ 1-78
Blocking of streets during fire
§ 1-79
City council to provide place for keeping fire apparatus
§ 1-80
Arrests by certain officers during fires
§ 1-81
Powers of certain officers at fires
§ 1-82
Interference with firemen in discharge of their duties
§ 1-83
Interference with fire apparatus prohibited
§ 1-84
Organization of fire department; election of officers; adoption of constitution and by-laws; forfeiture of member’s rights
Superseded by Ordinance 92-01
§ 1-85
City to provide badges for members of fire department
Article 8
Health Department
 
§ 1-91
Office of city health officer created; duties; head of department of health
§ 1-92
Appointed by city manager; term; compensation
§ 1-93
Oath required
§ 1-94
Violation of health regulations prohibited; interfering with or hindering health officer prohibited
Article 9
City Attorney
 
§ 1-101
Appointment; term; compensation
§ 1-102
Powers and duties
§ 1-103
Assistant city attorney
Article 10
Municipal Court
 
§ 1-111
Appointment
§ 1-112
Powers of judge
§ 1-113
Jurisdiction of court; penalties; when court in session
§ 1-114
City secretary to be ex officio clerk; deputy clerk provided
§ 1-115
Duties of clerk
§ 1-116
Complaints
§ 1-117
Seal of court
§ 1-118
City attorney to conduct prosecutions; rules of procedure
§ 1-119
Processes; notice to defendant
§ 1-120
Payment of fines; fees; etc.
§ 1-121
Appeal; trial de novo
§ 1-122
Contempt of court; penalty; bail
Article 11
Personnel Policies
 
Subarticle I
Policies Adopted; Application; Administration
 
§ 1-131
Policies adopted
NIC
§ 1-132
Effective date
NIC
§ 1-133
Scope
NIC
§ 1-134
Administration and appointive authority
NIC
§ 1-135
Departmental administration of rules
NIC
Subarticle II
Initial Employment; Information and Requirements
 
§ 1-141
Basis of employment
NIC
§ 1-142
Nepotism (employment of relatives)
NIC
§ 1-143
Applications
NIC
§ 1-144
Political or religious restrictions
NIC
§ 1-145
Physical standards
NIC
§ 1-146
Age requirements
NIC
§ 1-147
Standards of conduct
NIC
§ 1-148
Personal appearance
NIC
§ 1-149
Outside employment
NIC
Subarticle III
Attendance and Absence
 
§ 1-151
Accounting responsibility
NIC
§ 1-152
Wages, hours, pay period, etc.
NIC
§ 1-153
Authority for absence
NIC
§ 1-154
Sick leave
NIC
§ 1-155
Vacation
NIC
§ 1-156
Emergency leave
NIC
§ 1-157
Military leave with pay
NIC
§ 1-158
Holidays
NIC
§ 1-159
Other forms of leave
NIC
§ 1-160
Relief periods
NIC
Subarticle IV
Administrative Policies
 
§ 1-171
Department heads to enforce discipline
NIC
§ 1-172
Specific grounds for dismissal
NIC
§ 1-173
Disciplinary suspensions
NIC
§ 1-174
Demotions
NIC
§ 1-175
Termination by force reduction
NIC
§ 1-176
Termination rules and requirements
NIC
§ 1-177
Promotions
NIC
§ 1-178
Complaints and grievances
NIC
§ 1-179
Employee’s morale, health, and welfare
NIC
§ 1-180
Instruction and training
NIC
Subarticle V
Public Service Employment
 
§ 1-181
Public trust
NIC
§ 1-182
Morale
NIC
§ 1-183
Courtesy
NIC
§ 1-184
Loyalty
NIC
Article 12
Texas Municipal Retirement System
 
§ 1-191
City personnel to continue under
§ 1-192
Authorization of updated service credits
NIC
§ 1-193
Increased matching ratio
NIC
§ 1-194
Supplemental disability benefits fund
NIC
§ 1-195
Supplemental death benefits fund
NIC
Article 13
Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance
 
§ 1-201
City personnel to continue under
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
Article 14
City Board of Development
 
§ 1-211
Appropriation authorized
§ 1-212
City board of development; created; membership; powers
§ 1-213
Board to investigate and make recommendations to council
§ 1-214
Council to appoint a person to manage promotion, etc.; to be ex officio secretary of board
CHAPTER 2: ANIMALS
 
Article 1
In General
 
§ 2-1
Office of animal warden created
§ 2-2
Running at large prohibited
Amnd. by Ord. 2014-06
§ 2-3
Non-domestic animals, fowl, and reptiles
§ 2-4
Failure to restrain as nuisance
Amnd. by Ord. 2014-06
§ 2-5
Keeping of livestock unlawful
Superseded by Ordinance 92-05
§ 2-6
“Livestock” defined
Article 2
Dogs and Cats; Rabies Control
 
§ 2-11
Running at large on public property prohibited
§ 2-12
Being at large on unfenced property prohibited
§ 2-13
Definitions
Amnd. by Ord. 2014-06
§ 2-14
Vicious dog or cat; authority of municipal court
Superseded by Ordinance 94-09
§ 2-15
Barking dog a nuisance
§ 2-16
Collar or harness required; vaccination tag and license tag required
§ 2-17
License fees
§ 2-18
Commercial license fees; kennels
§ 2-19
Exemptions from licensing
§ 2-20
Tags issued when license fee paid
§ 2-21
Rabies vaccination certificate required for license
§ 2-22
Appointment of deputy tax collector
§ 2-23
Accounting by deputy tax collector
§ 2-24
License tags not transferable
§ 2-25
Vaccination in another city
§ 2-26
Impounding by animal warden or city policeman
§ 2-27
Taking up by private citizen
§ 2-28
Delivery by private citizen to animal warden
§ 2-29
Entry upon unfenced property to catch dog or cat
§ 2-30
Animal warden to keep registry
§ 2-31
Licensed dog or cat to be kept five days
§ 2-32
Non-licensed dog or cat to be kept three days
§ 2-33
Redemption of licensed dog or cat prior to sale or destruction
§ 2-34
Redemption of non-licensed dog or cat prior to sale or destruction
Superseded by Ordinance 95-03
§ 2-35
Sale or destruction of impounded dogs and cats
Amnd. by Ord. 2012-01
§ 2-36
Redemption after sale; no redemption after thirty days
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 2-37
Records of impounded animals
§ 2-38
Interference with animal warden prohibited
§ 2-39
Refusing to deliver unlicensed or unvaccinated dog or cat prohibited
§ 2-40
Rabies vaccination required
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 2-41
Animals showing symptoms of rabies
§ 2-42
Impounding of animals biting persons
§ 2-43
Observation for rabies
§ 2-44
Destruction of animals showing certain signs
§ 2-45
Release of animals after observations
Superseded by Ordinance 95-03
§ 2-46
Animal warden to give notice of rabid animal; interference with animal warden prohibited
§ 2-47
Rabid or diseased animals to be delivered to animal warden
§ 2-48
Keeping of rabid animal prohibited; exception
CHAPTER 3: BULIDING, PLUMBING, AND ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS
 
Article 1
Building Code
 
§ 3-1
Building code adopted
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-2
Fire limits defined
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
Article 2
Plumbing Code
 
Subarticle I
Scope; Definitions; Exemptions
 
§ 3-11
Title and scope
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-12
Definitions
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-13
Exemptions
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
Subarticle II
Administration
 
§ 3-21
Plumbing in violation or article prohibited
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-22
Intent and purpose
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-23
Piping affected by this article
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-24
Plumbing inspector: office created
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-25
Plumbing inspector: duties
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-26
Plumbing inspector: powers
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-27
Master plumber’s bond
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-28
Master gas fitter’s bond
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-29
Applications for permits
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-30
Public property excavation permit (street, alley, parkway, sidewalk, or pavement, etc.)
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-31
Construction permit
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-32
Special permits
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-33
Public health and safety inspection
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-34
Permit fees
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-35
Issuance of permits
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-36
Roughing-in inspection and test
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-37
Final inspection
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
Subarticle III
Materials
 
§ 3-41
Water service, supply pipes, and fittings
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-42
Waste and vent lines
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-43
Clean-out of plugs
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-44
Ferrules
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-45
Lead drum traps and bends
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-46
Gas pipe and fittings
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
Subarticle IV
Fixtures
 
§ 3-51
Drinking fixtures
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-52
Materials
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-53
Flushing rims
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-54
Water supply to fixtures
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-55
Flushing tanks; groups of fixtures
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-56
Gas appliances, connections, etc.
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-57
Water heaters
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
Subarticle V
Construction
 
§ 3-61
Water service and supply
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-62
Fire protection
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-63
Fixture supply pipe
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-64
Main supply
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-65
Hot-water connections
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-66
Reaming pipe
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-67
Soil pipe
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-68
Drainage and waste in apartments
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-69
Horizontal; waste pipes
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-70
Kitchen sinks, urinals, slop sinks
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-71
Waste pipes
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-72
Cleanouts
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-73
Vents
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-74
Continuous wastes, vents and wet vents
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-75
Flashings
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-76
Revents
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-77
Sewers
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-78
Sewer constructed under railroad tracks
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-79
House sewer connections
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-80
Joints
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-81
Fixture connections
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-82
Traps
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-83
Bar and soda-fountain waste connections
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-84
Waste pipe form kitchen sinks
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-85
Waste pipe from dental cuspidors
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-86
Traps in general
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-87
Garage, catch basins and wash-racks drains
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-88
Floor, cellar drains
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-89
Waste form acid sinks
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-90
Prohibited material and connections
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-91
Refrigeration and air conditioning
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-92
Buildings for future use
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-93
Septic tanks
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-94
Water heater vents
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-95
Gas appliance vents
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-96
Venting of commercial appliances
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-97
Vents safety valves and regulators to outside of building
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-98
Service location
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-99
Gas pipe location
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-100
Gas brackets, location
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-101
Gas pipes: how laid
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-102
Rules for gas piping
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-103
Gas meters
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-104
Gas appliances
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-105
Yard sprinkler systems
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-106
Cast-iron floor flanges
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-107
Washing machines
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
Subarticle VI
Violations; No Relief of Liability
 
§ 3-111
Plumbing without license prohibited
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-112
Advertising by non-licensed plumbers prohibited
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-113
Permitting person without license to do plumbing prohibited
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-114
Employing person without license to do plumbing prohibited
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-115
This article no relief of liability
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
Article 3
Electrical Codes
 
§ 3-121
Office of electrical inspector created; qualifications for office
§ 3-122
Requirements for electrical lines
§ 3-123
Electrician’s license required
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-124
License explained; license fees; bonds required
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-125
Term for which license issued; examination
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-126
Revocation of license
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-127
Wiring; metallic conduits; circuits
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-128
Applicability of code
§ 3-129
Electrical inspector to enforce article
§ 3-130
Wires not to interfere with fire department
§ 3-131
Joint occupancy pole lines
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-132
Inspections by electrical inspector; violations of article
§ 3-133
Assistant electrical inspector
§ 3-134
Electrical inspector to have access to all buildings
§ 3-135
Electrical wiring and apparatus defined
§ 3-136
Creation of electrical board; qualifications; term of office; officers; meetings; powers and duties
§ 3-137
Electrical signs
§ 3-138
Approval of work before concealment
§ 3-139
Turning off current at fires; buildings with six circuits; turning off by electrical inspector
 
 
(a)
 
(b)
§ 3-140
Permit required
§ 3-141
Application for permit
§ 3-142
Inspection of completed work; turning on current; national electrical code
Superseded by Ordinance 91-15
§ 3-143
Placing pipe and other materials near electric wires
§ 3-144
Permit and inspection fees
 
 
(a)
 
(b)
 
(c)
 
(d)
 
(e)
 
(f)
§ 3-145
Interference with electrical inspector prohibited
§ 3-146
Records of electrical inspector
§ 3-147
Construction of article
Article 4
Housing Code
 
§ 3-151
Standard housing coded adopted
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-152
Deviations from code
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
Article 5
Trailer Coach Parks
 
§ 3-161
Definitions
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-162
License required
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-163
License fees
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-164
Application for license
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-165
Trailer coach park plan
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-166
Location
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-167
Maintenance
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-168
Rules and regulations for park
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-169
Management of park
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-170
Trailers outside licensed park
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-171
Additional construction
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-172
Water supply
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-173
Sewage and refuse disposal
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-174
Garbage receptacles
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-175
Fire protection
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-176
Use of bottled gas
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-177
Register of occupants
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-178
Revocation of license
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-179
Transfer of license
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 3-180
Posting of license
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
CHAPTER 4: BUSINESS AND OCCUPATIONS
 
Article 1
Billiard Tables
 
§ 4-1
License required
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 4-2
Application requirements
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 4-3
Investigation of applicant
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 4-4
Appeal
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 4-5
Expiration; transfer, etc.
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 4-6
Revocation
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 4-7
Intoxicating beverages
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 4-8
Premises where billiard tables are operated
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 4-9
Minors playing
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 4-10
Hours of operation
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 4-11
Minors: curfew
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 4-12
Minors: violation
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 4-13
Betting prohibited
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 4-14
Exit requirements
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 4-15
License posted
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 4-16
Levy of tax
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 4-17
“Billiard table” defined
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
Article 2
Fortune Tellers
 
§ 4-21
Fortune telling prohibited
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
Article 3
Solicitors and Peddlers
 
§ 4-31
Article deemed an exercise of police power
§ 4-32
License required for itinerant vendor; definitions
§ 4-33
Applications for license
§ 4-34
Bond required
§ 4-35
“Itinerant merchant” or “itinerant vendor” defined
§ 4-36
License fee
§ 4-37
Exemptions
§ 4-38
Persons engaged in interstate commerce: to register; bond required; “interstate commerce” defined
Article 4
Taxicabs
 
§ 4-41
Transportation of passengers for hire without permit prohibited; application for permit; fees
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2013 Code
§ 4-42
Insurance required
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2013 Code
§ 4-43
Signs required
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2013 Code
§ 4-44
Taxicab operator’s and chauffeur’s license required
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2013 Code
§ 4-45
Alcoholic beverages in taxicabs prohibited; use for unlawful or immoral purpose prohibited
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2013 Code
§ 4-46
Exemptions
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2013 Code
§ 4-47
Injunction against operating without permit or license
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2013 Code
Article 5
Public Dances
 
§ 4-51
“Public dance” defined
§ 4-52
Permit required; not transferable
§ 4-53
Duties of chief of police, fire chief, and building official
§ 4-54
Revocation
§ 4-55
Appeals
§ 4-56
Hours of operation
§ 4-57
Minors
§ 4-58
Free access for police and fire officers
§ 4-59
Application of zoning ordinance
§ 4-60
Dance hall sleeping rooms prohibited
§ 4-61
Separate toilet facilities required
§ 4-62
Well-lighted premises requires
§ 4-63
Private dance excluded
§ 4-64
Dance studios excluded
Article 6
Civil Rights Act of 1968: Application in Real Estate Transactions and Related Housing Activities
 
§ 4-71
Civil Rights Act to apply in real estate transactions and related housing activities
CHAPTER 5: CITY FINANCE AND BUSINESS
 
Article 1
Ad Valorem Taxation; Other Taxes
 
§ 5-1
Annual levy to be made by council; purposes for which made
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2013 Code
§ 5-2
Assessments to be made by city tax assessors and collectors
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2013 Code
§ 5-3
Assessor and collector to cause property owners to list and render property
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2013 Code
§ 5-4
Form for listing and rendering real estate
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2013 Code
§ 5-5
Sufficiency of assessment of personal property
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2013 Code
§ 5-6
Form for enlisting and rendering personal property, generally
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2013 Code
§ 5-7
Same when listed and rendered by assessor and collector
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2013 Code
§ 5-8
Board of equalization; action of city council; submission of assessment lists; preliminary actions; notices; final action
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2013 Code
§ 5-9
Collection of taxes generally
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2013 Code
§ 5-10
Monthly report of collections
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2013 Code
Article 2
Hotel Occupancy Tax
 
§ 5-20
Levy of tax; rate; exceptions
Superseded by Ordinance 95-11
§ 5-21
Definitions
Superseded by Ordinance 95-11
§ 5-22
Purpose
Superseded by Ordinance 95-11
§ 5-23
Collection
§ 5-24
Reports
Superseded by Ordinance 95-11
§ 5-25
Rules and regulations
Superseded by Ordinance 95-11
§ 5-26
Penalties
Superseded by Ordinance 95-11
CHAPTER 6: CIVIL DEFENSE AND DISASTER RELIEF
 
Article 1
Civil Defense and Disaster Relief
 
§ 6-1
Defense and disaster relief department created
Superseded by Ordinance 99-03
§ 6-2
Powers and duties
Superseded by Ordinance 99-03
§ 6-3
Powers and duties of defense advisor
Superseded by Ordinance 99-03
§ 6-4
Joint defense and disaster relief department
Superseded by Ordinance 99-03
§ 6-5
Organization; rules and regulations
Superseded by Ordinance 99-03
§ 6-6
Emergency
Superseded by Ordinance 99-03
§ 6-7
Exemption from liability for death or injury
Superseded by Ordinance 99-03
§ 6-8
Unlawful acts
Superseded by Ordinance 99-03
Article 2
Emergency Action
 
§ 6-21
Emergency action
CHAPTER 7: ELECTIONS
 
Article 1
Procedure
 
§ 7-1
Elections governed by state election laws
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 7-2
Candidate to file application to have name on ballot
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 7-3
Form of application; loyalty affidavit required
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 7-4
Candidates names to be posted by city secretary
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 7-5
Candidates’ names to be printed on ballots; withdrawal of name from ballot
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 7-6
Taking of office; elected candidate to be notified; failure to qualify creates vacancy
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
CHAPTER 8: FIRE PREVENTION
 
Article 1
Fire Marshal
 
§ 8-1
Office of fire marshal created
§ 8-2
Investigation of fires
§ 8-3
Additional investigations
§ 8-4
Power to summon witnesses and administer oaths
§ 8-5
Failure to testify before fire marshal declared to be a misdemeanor
§ 8-6
Investigations may be private
§ 8-7
Inspection of premises where fire has occurred
§ 8-8
Inspection of premises in general
§ 8-9
Maintenance of premises liable to fires declared a misdemeanor
§ 8-10
Maintenance of other fire hazards declared a misdemeanor
§ 8-11
Notice required prior to prosecution
Article 2
Fireworks
 
§ 8-21
Discharge prohibited
§ 8-22
Sale prohibited
§ 8-23
Exemptions
Article 3
Liquefied Petroleum Gas
 
§ 8-31
Pipe requirements
§ 8-32
Standard grade defined
§ 8-33
Use forbidden within fire limits
§ 8-34
Equipment to be approved by building official
§ 8-35
Inspection fee
§ 8-36
Regulation of transportation; storage and repair of tank trucks and trailers within city prohibited
§ 8-37
Malodrant required
§ 8-38
Storage inside of buildings prohibited
§ 8-39
Regulations of storage
Article 4
Portable Service Stations
 
§ 8-41
Portable service stations prohibited; exceptions
Article 5
Smoking in Public Places
 
§ 8-51
Smoking in public theatres prohibited; exceptions
Superseded by Ordinance 2002-04
Article 6
Storage of Anhydrous Ammonia
 
§ 8-61
Storage prohibited
Article 7
Arson Reward
 
§ 8-71
Offering a reward for arrest and conviction of person guilty of arson
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 8-72
Notices offering reward for arson
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 8-73
Posting of notices of reward for arson in public places
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 8-74
Penalty for destruction or mutilation of notices offering reward for arson
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
CHAPTER 9: GENERAL AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
 
Article 1
Code and Ordinances
 
§ 9-1
How code designated and cited
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 9-2
Provisions considered as continuation of existing ordinances
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 9-3
Catchlines of sections of code
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 9-4
Severability of parts of code
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 9-5
Rules of construction
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 9-6
Ordinances: amendments or additions to code
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 9-7
Ordinances: recordation and attestation of ordinances by city secretary
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
CHAPTER 10: HEALTH, SAFETY, AND NUISANCES
 
Article 1
Milk
 
§ 10-1
Regulation of milk; adoption of milk ordinance and code
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 10-2
Permits required; exemptions
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 10-3
Only certain grades to be sold; suspension of permit; temporary sales period
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
Article 2
Restaurants
 
§ 10-11
Definitions
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 10-12
Operation without permit prohibited
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 10-13
Examination and condemnation of unwholesome or adulterated food or drink
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 10-14
Inspection of restaurants
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 10-15
Sanitation requirements for restaurants
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 10-16
Restaurants which may operate
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 10-17
Reinstatement of permit
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 10-18
Disease control
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 10-19
Procedure when infected
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 10-20
Enforcement interpretation
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
Article 3
Protection of Underground Water Supply
 
§ 10-31
Construction, repair, abandonment, plugging, and operation of privately owned wells without permit prohibited
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 10-32
City manager to file permits
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 10-33
Application for permit
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 10-34
Fees and permits
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 10-35
Inspection by director of public works
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 10-36
Director of public works to maintain register of all wells
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 10-37
Standard weight pipe required
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 10-38
Casing requirements
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 10-39
Owner of well to furnish log and material sample
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 10-40
Water samples to be furnished by owner of well
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 10-41
Screen and casing overlap requirements
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 10-42
Written authorization to operate well required
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 10-43
“Defective well” defined; operation unlawful
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 10-44
Affidavit of correction required
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 10-45
Annual inspection fee
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 10-46
“Abandoned well” defined
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 10-47
Capping abandoned well
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 10-48
Polluted or contaminated wells declared nuisances
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 10-49
Acts prohibited
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 10-50
Exceptions
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 10-51
Bond required
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 10-52
Location of wells
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 10-53
Enforcement
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 10-54
Basis of standards
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
Article 4
Garbage and Other Refuse
 
§ 10-61
Definitions
Superseded by Ordinance 93-10
§ 10-62
Depositing garbage on property of other prohibited
Superseded by Ordinance 93-10
§ 10-63
Deposit of garbage in street gutter prohibited
Superseded by Ordinance 93-10
§ 10-64
Accumulation of garbage prohibited
Superseded by Ordinance 93-10
§ 10-65
Residential collection of trash, etc., to be deposited in metal containers and/or roll-away containers
Superseded by Ordinance 93-10
§ 10-66
Regulations for commercial users of sanitation department services
Superseded by Ordinance 93-10
§ 10-67
Transportation of garbage within the city
Superseded by Ordinance 93-10
§ 10-68
Garbage to be drained
Superseded by Ordinance 93-10
§ 10-69
Removal of wastes by individual
Superseded by Ordinance 93-10
§ 10-70
Use of city dump and dumping restrictions
Superseded by Ordinance 93-10
§ 10-71
Dead animals
Superseded by Ordinance 93-10
§ 10-72
Construction wastes
Superseded by Ordinance 93-10
§ 10-73
Removal of garbage; charges for removal
Superseded by Ordinance 2003-14
§ 10-74
Billing for garbage collection
Superseded by Ordinance 2003-14
Article 5
Health Hazards on Private Property
 
§ 10-81
Areas where water may accumulate and become stagnant prohibited
§ 10-82
Accumulation of stagnant water prohibited
§ 10-83
Accumulation of impure or unwholesome matter prohibited
§ 10-84
Accumulation of weeds, rubbish, brush, and other matter prohibited; defining terms
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2013 Code
§ 10-85
Draining of property by city
§ 10-86
Cleaning and clearing property by city
Superseded by Ordinance 93-10
§ 10-87
City to have lien for expenses; foreclosure of lien
Article 6
Miscellaneous Nuisances
 
§ 10-91
Nuisances defined
§ 10-92
Acts declared to be nuisances
§ 10-93
City may abate nuisances; lien for expenses
§ 10-94
Extension of time to abate nuisances
§ 10-95
Duty of any officer to watch for any violation of this article
Article 7
Noise Nuisances
 
§ 10-101
Noise nuisances defined and prohibited
§ 10-102
Specific acts declared to be a nuisance
§ 10-103
Definition of person
Article 8
Junked Vehicles
 
§ 10-111
Junked vehicles in public nuisance
Art 8.04, editor's note
§ 10-112
“Antique auto” defined
Art 8.04, editor's note
§ 10-113
“Special interest vehicle” defined
Art 8.04, editor's note
§ 10-114
“Collector” defined
Art 8.04, editor's note
§ 10-115
“Junked” vehicles defined
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 10-116
Abatement of nuisance: procedure
Art 8.04, editor's note
§ 10-117
Hearing
Art 8.04, editor's note
§ 10-118
Vehicle not to be reconstructed
Art 8.04, editor's note
§ 10-119
Notice to highway department
Art 8.04, editor's note
§ 10-120
Vehicles not affected
Art 8.04, editor's note
§ 10-121
Administration
Art 8.04, editor's note
§ 10-122
Disposition of junked vehicles
Art 8.04, editor's note
§ 10-123
Authority to enforce
Art 8.04, editor's note
Article 9
Abandoned Property
 
§ 10-131
Declared a nuisance; duty of police to impound
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 10-132
City’s lien on impounded property
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 10-133
Redemption of impounded property
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 10-134
When chief of police to auction impounded property
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 10-135
Notice of sale of impounded property other than motor vehicles
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 10-136
Procedure for disposing of impounded motor vehicles
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 10-137
Procedure for selling impounded property
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 10-138
Disposition of proceeds of sale of impounded property
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 10-139
When impounded property to be sold as junk
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 10-140
Chief of police’s record book of impounded property
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 10-141
Fees for impounding and selling
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
Article 10
Substandard Buildings
 
CHAPTER 11: OFFENSES
 
Article 1
General Penalty, Etc.
 
§ 11-1
General penalty; continuing violations
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
Article 2
Arrest Without Warrant
 
Arrest without warrant
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
Article 3
Breaches of the Peace
 
§ 11-21
Giving false fire alarm prohibited
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 11-22
Loitering about schools prohibited
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
Article 4
Criminal Trespass
 
§ 11-31
Criminal trespass
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 11-32
Definitions
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
Article 5
Circulars, Advertisements, Etc.
 
§ 11-41
Distribution of circulars and similar materials
§ 11-42
Attaching, placing, painting, writing, stamping, or pasting any sign, advertisement, or other matter upon any public property
§ 11-43
Attaching, placing, painting, writing, stamping, or pasting any sign, advertisement, or other matter upon any property not belonging to the party without having obtained written permission of the owner of the premises
CHAPTER 12: PARKS AND RECREATION
 
Article 1
Park Board
 
§ 12-1
Creation of park board; term of office
§ 12-2
Board to elect chairman and vice chairman
§ 12-3
Duties of board
§ 12-4
Meetings
Article 2
Tule Lake Recreation Area
 
§ 12-11
Definitions
Superseded by Ordinance 90-11
§ 12-12
Swimming and wading prohibited
Superseded by Ordinance 90-11
§ 12-13
Running boat in darkness without lights prohibited
Superseded by Ordinance 90-11
§ 12-14
Water skiing in darkness prohibited
Superseded by Ordinance 90-11
§ 12-15
Water skiing without life jacket prohibited
Superseded by Ordinance 90-11
§ 12-16
Boating without life jacket prohibited
Superseded by Ordinance 90-11
§ 12-17
Operation of boat in reckless manner or at excessive speed prohibited
Superseded by Ordinance 90-11
§ 12-18
Running boats within one hundred feet of fisherman prohibited
Superseded by Ordinance 90-11
§ 12-19
Racing boats near banks, skiers and boats not in race prohibited
Superseded by Ordinance 90-11
§ 12-20
Operating boat in dangerous manner prohibited
Superseded by Ordinance 90-11
§ 12-21
Operating boat under influence of intoxicants or drugs prohibited
Superseded by Ordinance 90-11
§ 12-22
Possession of intoxicating liquors prohibited
Superseded by Ordinance 90-11
§ 12-23
Operating boat within one hundred feet of skiers or other boats prohibited
Superseded by Ordinance 90-11
§ 12-24
Skiing from boat docks prohibited
Superseded by Ordinance 90-11
§ 12-25
Running boats at fast speeds around markers prohibited
Superseded by Ordinance 90-11
§ 12-26
Lake control
Superseded by Ordinance 90-11
§ 12-27
Parking boat or trailer within one hundred feet of water’s edge prohibited; exceptions
Superseded by Ordinance 90-11
§ 12-28
Boats to travel counter clockwise
Superseded by Ordinance 90-11
§ 12-29
Going upon intake tower prohibited; exception
Superseded by Ordinance 90-11
§ 12-30
Speed limit for vehicles
Superseded by Ordinance 90-11
§ 12-31
Reckless driving defined and prohibited
Superseded by Ordinance 90-11
§ 12-32
Willful injury or destruction of property
Superseded by Ordinance 90-11
§ 12-33
Shooting or discharge firearms prohibited
Superseded by Ordinance 90-11
§ 12-34
Hunting prohibited
Superseded by Ordinance 90-11
CHAPTER 13: PLANNING AND ZONING
 
Subchapter A
Planning Commission
 
Article 1
City Planning and Zoning Commission
 
§ 13-1
Creation of city planning and zoning commission; organization
§ 13-2
Powers and duties of commission
Subchapter B
Zoning Ordinance
 
Article 2
Purpose of Zoning Ordinances
 
§ 13-11
Purpose of zoning regulations and districts
Article 3
Establishment of Districts; Provision of Official Zoning Map
 
§ 13-21
Adoption of official zoning map
§ 13-22
Identification of official zoning map
§ 13-23
Changes on official zoning map
§ 13-24
Unauthorized changes on official zoning map
§ 13-25
Official zoning map to be in city secretary’s office
§ 13-26
Adoption of new official zoning map
Article 4
Rules for Interpretation of District Boundaries
 
§ 13-31
Uncertainty as to location of boundaries
Article 5
Application of District Regulations
 
§ 13-41
District regulations shall be minimum regulations
Article 6
Non-Conforming Lots, Uses of Land, Structures, and Uses of Structures and Premises
 
§ 13-51
Intent
§ 13-52
Non-conforming lots of record
§ 13-53
Non-conforming uses of land
§ 13-54
Non-conforming structures
§ 13-55
Non-conforming uses of structures
§ 13-56
Repairs and maintenance
§ 13-57
Uses under exception provisions not non-conforming uses
Article 7
Schedule of District Regulations Adopted
 
§ 13-61
Adoption of schedule of district regulations and supplementary district regulations
Article 8
R (Residential) Districts
 
§ 13-71
Purpose
§ 13-72
Permitted uses: R-1 district
§ 13-73
Permitted uses: R-2 district
§ 13-74
Height regulations
§ 13-75
Lot area, lot width, and set back regulations
§ 13-76
Other required conditions
Superseded by Ordinance 90-17
Article 9
C-1 (Retail Business) District
 
§ 13-81
Purpose
§ 13-82
Permitted uses
§ 13-83
Height regulations
§ 13-84
Lot area, lot width, and set-back regulations; exceptions
§ 13-85
Other required conditions
Article 10
C-2 (General Commercial) District
 
§ 13-91
Commercial district defined; purpose of regulations
§ 12-92
Permitted uses
§ 13-93
Height regulations
§ 13-94
Lot area, lot width, and set-back regulations; exceptions
§ 13-95
Other required conditions
Article 11
M (Manufacturing) District
 
§ 13-101
Purpose; manufacturing district defined
§ 13-102
Permitted uses
§ 13-103
Height regulations
§ 13-104
Lot area, lot width, and set-back regulations; exceptions
§ 13-105
Other required conditions: site plan
Article 12
Supplementary District Regulations
 
§ 13-111
Accessory buildings
§ 13-112
Central business area designated
§ 13-113
Distances between buildings on same lot
§ 13-114
Fences, walls, and hedges
Amnd. by Ord. 2012-06
§ 13-115
Special building set-back
§ 13-116
Minimum street frontage required for residential uses
§ 13-117
Projections into required yards
§ 13-118
Site plan
Article 13
Administration and Enforcement: Building Permits, Certificates of Zoning Compliance, Temporary Use Permits, and Specific Permits
 
§ 13-121
Administration and enforcement; building official
§ 13-122
Building permits required; applications; expiration of building permit
§ 13-123
Zoning permits required
§ 13-124
Temporary use permits
§ 13-125
Specific use permits; requirements for certain districts; application
§ 13-126
Construction and use to be as provided in applications, plans, building permits, and zoning permits
Article 14
Board of Adjustment; Procedure
 
§ 13-131
Creation of board of adjustment
§ 13-132
Proceedings of the board of adjustment
§ 13-133
Appeals; hearing; notice
§ 13-134
Stay of proceedings
§ 13-135
Board of adjustment: powers and duties
§ 13-136
Appeals from the board of adjustment
Article 15
Duties of Building Official, Board of Adjustment, City Council, and Courts on Matters of Appeal
 
§ 13-141
Intent of article
§ 13-142
Duties of city council
Article 16
Schedule of Fees, Charges, and Expenses
 
§ 13-151
City council to establish schedule of fees
§ 13-152
No action to be taken under this subchapter until all required fees have been paid
Article 17
Amendments
 
§ 13-161
Amendments to be made by governing body
§ 13-162
Application for amendment; fees
§ 13-163
Public hearing before zoning commission; notice; appeal
§ 13-164
Action by city council; notice; hearing; vote requirements for approval or disapproval or amendments
Article 18
Provisions of Subchapter Declared to be Minimum Requirements
 
§ 13-171
Variances between this subchapter and other rules, regulations, ordinances, deed restrictions, or covenants
Article 19
Complaints Regarding Violations
 
§ 13-181
Complaints to be filed with building official
§ 13-182
Penalties for violation
Article 20
Definitions
 
§ 13-191
Certain terms defined
Subchapter C
Subdivision regulations
 
Article 21
Scope
 
§ 13-201
Scope of subchapter
Article 22
Definitions
 
§ 13-211
“Subdivision” defined
§ 13-212
“Streets and alleys” defined
Article 23
Application
 
§ 13-221
Preliminary plat procedure
§ 13-222
Final plat procedure
Article 24
General Provisions
 
§ 13-231
Public use and service areas
§ 13-232
Withholding improvements until subdivision approved
§ 13-233
Comprehensive group housing development
Article 25
General Requirements and Minimum Standards of Design for the Subdivision of Land
 
§ 13-241
Streets
§ 13-242
Blocks
§ 13-243
Lots
§ 13-244
Alleys
Article 26
Requirements for Plats
 
§ 13-251
Preliminary plat requirements
§ 13-252
Final plat requirements
Article 27
Construction Plans for Required Improvements
 
§ 13-261
Construction plans
Article 28
Variances
 
§ 13-271
Variances authorized
§ 13-272
Vote of planning commission required to authorize variance
CHAPTER 14: PUBLIC UTILITIES
 
Article 1
City-Operated Utilities: When Bills Due; Delinquency; Use of City Water and Sewer; Private Water Wells and Septic Tanks
 
§ 14-1
Payment of city utilities bills
§ 14-2
Notice of delinquency
§ 14-3
Discontinuance of service for non-payment
§ 14-4
Use of city water and sewer mandatory
§ 14-5
Unlawful to drill private well or construct septic tank
Article 2
Electric Rates
 
§ 14-11
Rates for electric service
Amnd. by Ord. 2004-01
§ 14-12
Rules and regulations applicable to electric service and collection of bills; deposits
Amnd. by Ord. 2012-13
Article 3
Water System
 
§ 14-21
Rates for water service; taps
Article 4
Sanitary Sewers
 
§ 14-31
Deposit of certain substances in sewer system prohibited
§ 14-32
Monthly rates for sewer services
Superseded by Ordinance 2003-13
Article 5
Industrial Waste
 
§ 14-41
Definitions
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 14-42
Prohibited discharges
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 14-43
Chemical discharges
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 14-44
Heavy metals and toxic materials
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 14-45
Garbage
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 14-46
Storm water and other unpolluted drainage
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 14-47
Temperature
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 14-48
Radioactive wastes
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 14-49
Impairment of facilities
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 14-50
Compliance with existing authority
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 14-51
Approving authority requirements
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 14-52
Approving authority review and approval
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 14-53
Requirements for traps
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 14-54
Requirements for building sewers
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 14-55
Sampling and testing
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 14-56
Payment and agreement required
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 14-57
Industrial waste charge and added costs
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 14-58
Schedule of charges
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 14-59
Adjustment of charges
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 14-60
Savings clause
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
Conditions of permits
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
Power to enter property
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
Authority to disconnect service
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
Notice
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
Continuing prohibited discharges
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
Penalty
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
Failure to pay
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
Penalty for criminal mischief
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
Article 6
Gas Service: Gas Rates; Certain Exemption from City Sales Tax; Fees for Setting Meters, Etc.; Extension of Lines; Etc.
 
§ 14-71
Gas rates
Superseded by Ordinance 84-22
§ 14-72
Adjustments; company to provide information; city may examine records
Superseded by Ordinance 84-22
§ 14-73
Date of effect of rates; company to file acceptance and schedules
Superseded by Ordinance 84-22
§ 14-74
Note to abrogate rate-making powers
Superseded by Ordinance 84-22
§ 14-75
(Repealed)
Superseded by Ordinance 84-22
§ 14-76
Exemption from 1% city sales tax for residential users
Superseded by Ordinance 84-22
§ 14-77.1
Fees for setting and turning on meters
Superseded by Ordinance 84-22
§ 14-77.2
Disconnecting gas service; reconnecting fee
Superseded by Ordinance 84-22
§ 14-77.3
Company may apply to council for change of fees
Superseded by Ordinance 84-22
Article 7
Telephone Rates
 
§ 14-81
Telephone rates
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
Article 8
Public Utilities to Pay Costs of Investigation, Valuation, etc.
 
§ 14-91
Public utilities to pay cost of investigation, valuation, etc.
§ 14-92
Notice of itemized statement and hearing
§ 14-93
Council to determine costs; utility to pay
§ 14-94
Maximum amount of costs charged
§ 14-95
Utility to pay interest on amount
Article 9
Extension of Water and Sanitary Sewer Lines; Fees for Existing Mains
 
§ 14-101
Extension of water and sewer mains for individual owners
§ 14-102
Extension of water and sewer lines for development
§ 14-103
Installation of lift stations and package treatment plants for development
§ 14-104
Industrial or commercial extension
§ 14-105
Water and sewer improvements by assessment
§ 14-106
Fees due for existing mains
§ 14-107
Collection not required by city
CHAPTER 15: STREETS, SIDEWALKS, AND OTHER PUBLIC AREAS
 
Article 1
Construction, Alteration, and Maintenance
 
§ 15-1
Work to be done according to specifications on file
§ 15-2
Permit required; bond; revocation of permit
Rpld. by Ord. 2017-02
§ 15-3
Improvement of entire block required; exception
§ 15-4
Entire inspection to be constructed
§ 15-5
Width of paved streets; exception
§ 15-6
Specifications for work; city not to direct work
§ 15-7
Paving of alleys
Article 2
Hazards and Obstructions
 
§ 15-11
Leaving unguarded hazards prohibited
§ 15-12
Injuring or obstructing prohibited
§ 15-13
Obstruction: exception
Article 3
Signs on Certain Highways
 
§ 15-21
Property abutting U.S. Highway No. 87
§ 15-22
Property abutting State Highway No. 86
CHAPTER 16: TRAFFIC
 
Article 1
Uniform Act Adopted
 
§ 16-1
Adoption of uniform act regulating traffic on highways
Article 2
Parking
 
§ 16-11
Parking prohibited
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 16-12
Designation of parking spaces
§ 16-13
Vehicles to park in designated spaces
Article 3
Speed Regulations
 
§ 16-21
Speed restrictions
§ 16-22
Minimum speed requirement
Article 4
Through Streets; Stopping
 
§ 16-31
Designation of through streets
Superseded by Ordinance adopting 2004 Code
§ 16-32
Duty of city manager to erect stop signs
§ 16-33
Designation of hazardous intersections by city manager; stop signs, yield signs, or signal lights; presumption
§ 16-34
Designation of stop signs; location
§ 16-35
Vehicles to stop at stop signs or signal lights; requirements
§ 16-36
Designation of yield signs; location
§ 16-37
Vehicles to yield at yield signs; requirements
§ 16-38
Vehicles emerging from alley, driveway, or building to stop; right-of-way
Article 5
Traffic Lanes
 
§ 16-41
U.S. Highway 87
§ 16-42
State Highway 86
Article 6
Load Restrictions
 
§ 16-45
Northwest 9th street, Northwest 11th street and North 10th street
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CHAPTER 17: TRANSPORTATION
 
Article 1
Railroads Generally
 
§ 17-1
Obtaining free passage prohibited
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2013 Code
§ 17-2
Jumping on or off, or clinging to, train prohibited; exceptions
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2013 Code
Appendix 1
Airport zoning board (Ord. 79-16)
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Appendix 2
Cable television franchise
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Appendix 3
Telephone franchise
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Appendix 4
Gas franchise and rates
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Appendix 5
Municipal power agency
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Appendix 6
Tax abatement-reinvestment zone
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