Ordinances

Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS

• Sec. 1-1. - How Code designated and cited.
• Sec. 1-2. - Rules of construction and definitions.
• Sec. 1-3. - Interpretation of penal provisions.
• Sec. 1-4. - Catchlines, notes and references.
• Sec. 1-5. - Additions and amendments deemed incorporated in Code.
• Sec. 1-6. - Amendments to Code.
• Sec. 1-7. - Supplementation of Code.
• Sec. 1-8. - Exclusion of special or temporary ordinances.
• Sec. 1-9. - Altering Code.
• Sec. 1-10. - Form of Code; repository; maintenance.
• Sec. 1-11. - Responsibility of city personnel with respect to assigned copies of Code.
• Sec. 1-12. - General penalty for violations of Code; continuing violations.
• Sec. 1-13. - Responsibility for violations by firms, corporations or associations.
• Sec. 1-14. - Code does not affect prior offenses, rights, etc.
• Sec. 1-15. - Provisions considered continuations of existing ordinances.
• Sec. 1-16. - Certain ordinances not affected by Code.
• Sec. 1-17. - Repeal or expiration of ordinances.
• Sec. 1-18. - Conflicting regulations.
• Sec. 1-19. - Severability.

Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION

ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL

• Sec. 2-1. - City government origin; city type.
• Secs. 2-2—2-20. - Reserved.

ARTICLE II. - CITY COUNCIL

• Sec. 2-21. - Composition; terms.
• Sec. 2-22. - Election dates.
• Sec. 2-23. - Qualifications.
• Sec. 2-24. - Compensation.
• Sec. 2-25. - Conflict of interest prohibited.
• Sec. 2-26. - State law applicable.
• Secs. 2-27—2-55. - Reserved.

ARTICLE III. - OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES

DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY

• Sec. 2-56. - Personnel manual adopted.
• Sec. 2-57. - Appointment of certain officers.
• Secs. 2-58—2-87. - Reserved.

DIVISION 2. - MAYOR

• Sec. 2-88. - Election, term.
• Sec. 2-89. - Presiding officer, vote.
• Sec. 2-90. - Power to call special meetings.
• Sec. 2-91. - Emergency powers.
• Sec. 2-92. - Signatures on certain documents.
• Secs. 2-93—2-112. - Reserve

DIVISION 3. - CITY ADMINISTRATOR

• Sec. 2-113. - Creation of office.
• Sec. 2-114. - Appointment of city administrator.
• Sec. 2-115. - Removal of the city administrator.
• Sec. 2-116. - Power and duties of the city administrator.
• Sec. 2-117. - Establishment of chain of command.
• Sec. 2-118. - Bond.
• Sec. 2-119. - Compensation.
• Secs. 2-120—2-136. - Reserved.

DIVISION 4. - CITY SECRETARY

• Sec. 2-137. - Appointed.
• Sec. 2-138. - Duties.
• Secs. 2-139—2-159. - Reserved.

DIVISION 5. - FINANCE DIRECTOR

• Sec. 2-160. - Appointed.
• Sec. 2-161. - Duties.
• Secs. 2-162—2-190. - Reserved.

DIVISION 6. - TAX COLLECTOR

• Sec. 2-191. - Contract with independent contractor authorized; appointment authorized.
• Sec. 2-192. - Bond.
• Sec. 2-193. - Duties.
• Secs. 2-194—2-224. - Reserved.

DIVISION 7. - CITY ATTORNEY

• Sec. 2-225. - Duties.
• Secs. 2-226—2-243. - Reserved.

ARTICLE IV. - DEPARTMENTS AND COMMITTEES

• Sec. 2-244. - Appointment of committees and chairs by the mayor and city council.
• Sec. 2-245. - Departmental organization.
• Sec. 2-246. - Department heads generally.
• Sec. 2-247. - Interdepartmental cooperation.
• Secs. 2-248—2-272. - Reserved.

ARTICLE V. - BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND AUTHORITIES

DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY

• Sec. 2-273. - Joint airport zoning board.
• Sec. 2-274. - Board of commissioners of the housing authority.
• Sec. 2-275. - Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1 Board.
• Sec. 2-276. - Economic Development Corporation Board.
• Sec. 2-277. - Main Street Advisory Board.
• Secs. 2-278—2-302. - Reserved.

DIVISION 2. - LIBRARY BOARD

• Sec. 2-303. - Library board created; quorum.
• Sec. 2-304. - Purpose.
• Sec. 2-305. - Qualifications of members; officers.
• Sec. 2-306. - Appointment of members.
• Sec. 2-307. - Removal for failure to attend meetings.
• Sec. 2-308. - Duties.
• Secs. 2-309—2-334. - Reserved.

DIVISION 3. - BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

• Sec. 2-335. - Created.
• Sec. 2-336. - Appeals.
• Sec. 2-337. - Powers.
• Secs. 2-338—2-345. - Reserved.

Division 4. - Cotulla Hospital Authority

• Sec. 2-346. - Cotulla hospital authority.
• Sec. 2-347. - Territory.
• Sec. 2-348. - Powers.
• Sec. 2-349. - Board of directors and officers.
• Secs. 2-350—2-362. - Reserved.

ARTICLE VI. - ETHICS

DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY

• Sec. 2-363. - Policy.
• Sec. 2-364. - Implementation.
• Sec. 2-365. - Definitions.
• Sec. 2-366. - Violations by councilmembers.
• Sec. 2-367. - Violations by officers and employees.
• Sec. 2-368. - Appearance by past officer or employee.
• Sec. 2-369. - Adoption of state statute.
• Secs. 2-370—2-396. - Reserved.

DIVISION 2. - STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

• Sec. 2-397. - Disclosure of interest.
• Sec. 2-398. - Certain financial interests prohibited.
• Sec. 2-399. - Certain representations and appearances prohibited.
• Sec. 2-400. - Miscellaneous prohibited acts.
• Secs. 2-401—2-428. - Reserved.

ARTICLE VII. - FINANCE

DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY

• Secs. 2-429—2-454. - Reserved.

DIVISION 2. - TORT LIABILITY

• Sec. 2-455. - Notice of claim.
• Sec. 2-456. - Suits.
• Sec. 2-457. - Service of notice.
• Sec. 2-458. - Affidavit.
• Sec. 2-459. - Waiver prohibited.
• Sec. 2-460. - Payment of claims.
• Secs. 2-461—2-488. - Reserved.

DIVISION 3. - INVESTMENT POLICY

• Sec. 2-489. - Purpose.
• Sec. 2-490. - Scope.
• Sec. 2-491. - Objectives.
• Sec. 2-492. - Standard of care.
• Sec. 2-493. - Delegation of authority.
• Sec. 2-494. - Investment training.
• Sec. 2-495. - Ethics and conflicts of interest.
• Sec. 2-496. - Collateralization.
• Sec. 2-497. - Investment policy disclosure.
• Sec. 2-498. - Authorized investments.
• Sec. 2-499. - Investment strategies.
• Sec. 2-500. - General fund and enterprise fund.
• Sec. 2-501. - Capital projects funds.
• Sec. 2-502. - Grant funds.
• Sec. 2-503. - Debt service funds.
• Sec. 2-504. - Investment report.
• Sec. 2-505. - Compliance audit.
• Sec. 2-506. - Investment officers designated.
• Secs. 2-507—2-535. - Reserved.

ARTICLE VIII. - IDENTITY THEFT PREVENTION PROGRAM

DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY

• Sec. 2-536. - Purpose; alternate designation of article.
• Sec. 2-537. - Definitions.
• Sec. 2-538. - Findings.
• Sec. 2-539. - Process of establishing a covered account.
• Sec. 2-540. - Password required for access to covered account information.
• Sec. 2-541. - Report of unauthorized access.
• Sec. 2-542. - Customer information confidential; report of requests for access.
• Sec. 2-543. - Credit card payments.
• Sec. 2-544. - Sources and types of red flags.
• Sec. 2-545. - Procedure regarding existing covered accounts.
• Sec. 2-546. - Procedure regarding new covered accounts.
• Sec. 2-547. - Updating the program.
• Sec. 2-548. - Program administration.
• Sec. 2-549. - Outside service providers.
• Sec. 2-550. - Annual report to city council.
• Secs. 2-551—2-578. - Reserved.

DIVISION 2. - ADDRESS DISCREPANCIES

• Sec. 2-579. - Treatment of address discrepancies.
• Sec. 2-580. - Furnishing consumer's address to consumer reporting agency.
• Sec. 2-581. - Methods of confirming consumer addresses.
• Secs. 2-582—2-610. - Reserved.

ARTICLE IX. - RECORDS MANAGEMENT

• Sec. 2-611. - Definitions.
• Sec. 2-612. - City records declared public property.
• Sec. 2-613. - Policy.
• Sec. 2-614. - Designation of records management officer.
• Sec. 2-615. - Records management plan to be developed; approval of plan; authority of plan.
• Sec. 2-616. - Duties of records management officer.
• Sec. 2-617. - Duties and responsibilities of department heads.
• Sec. 2-618. - Designation of records liaison officers.
• Sec. 2-619. - Duties and responsibilities of records liaison officers.
• Sec. 2-620. - Records control schedules to be developed; approval; filing with state.
• Sec. 2-621. - Implementation of records control schedules; destruction of records under schedule.
• Sec. 2-622. - Destruction of unscheduled records.
• Sec. 2-623. - Micrographics.
• Secs. 2-624—2-650. - Reserved.

ARTICLE X. - RETIREMENT

• Sec. 2-651. - Authorization of restricted prior service credit.

Chapter 4 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

• Sec. 4-1. - Tax levied, collection.
• Sec. 4-2. - Extended hours—Permitted by license.
• Sec. 4-3. - Same—Public places.
• Sec. 4-4. - Same—Sale of mixed beverages.
• Sec. 4-5. - Sales near school, church, or hospital.

​Chapter 6 - AMUSEMENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

• ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL
• Secs. 6-1—6-18. - Reserved.
• ARTICLE II. - SHOWS AND EXHIBITIONS
• Sec. 6-19. - Special permit required.
• Sec. 6-20. - Application; fees.
• Secs. 6-21—6-43. - Reserved.
• ARTICLE III. - AMUSEMENT DEVICES
• Sec. 6-44. - Standard amusement device code.
• Secs. 6-45—6-61. - Reserved.

 Chapter 8 - ANIMALS

• ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL
• Sec. 8-1. - Definitions.
• Sec. 8-2. - Animal control officer.
• Sec. 8-3. - Fees.
• Sec. 8-4. - Authority for enforcement; interference with officers prohibited.
• Sec. 8-5. - Penalties.
• Secs. 8-6—8-28. - Reserved.

ARTICLE II. - LICENSES AND PERMITS

• Sec. 8-29. - Licensing.
• Sec. 8-30. - License and permit issuance and revocation.
• Secs. 8-31—8-48. - Reserved.

ARTICLE III. - RABIES CONTROL

DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY

• Sec. 8-49. - Rabies vaccination required.
• Sec. 8-50. - Reports of exposure to rabies.
• Sec. 8-51. - Disposition of domestic animals exposed to rabies.
• Secs. 8-52—8-75. - Reserved.

DIVISION 2. - QUARANTINE

• Sec. 8-76. - Wild animals not subject to quarantine.
• Sec. 8-77. - Quarantine of animals.
• Sec. 8-78. - Owner required to submit animal for observation.
• Sec. 8-79. - Fees.
• Sec. 8-80. - Destruction of animal upon failure to comply with quarantine requirements.
• Sec. 8-81. - Minimum quarantine requirements.
• Sec. 8-82. - Quarantine in animal shelter.
• Sec. 8-83. - Quarantine in veterinary clinic.
• Sec. 8-84. - Requests for home quarantine.
• Sec. 8-85. - Release from quarantine.
• Secs. 8-86—8-113. - Reserved.

ARTICLE IV. - ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL

• Sec. 8-114. - Restraint.
• Sec. 8-115. - Authority to slay animals running at large.
• Sec. 8-116. - Adequate food, shelter and medical care required; abandonment prohibited.
• Sec. 8-117. - Number of dogs and cats per household limited; location; keeping of hogs.
• Sec. 8-118. - Keeping of wild animals.
• Sec. 8-119. - Animal waste.
• Sec. 8-120. - Storage of feed.
• Sec. 8-121. - Inspection of animals and premises.
• Sec. 8-122. - Compliance with chapter not relief from compliance with other regulations.
• Secs. 8-123—8-142. - Reserved.

ARTICLE V. - IMPOUNDMENT

• Sec. 8-143. - Impoundment and violation notice.
• Sec. 8-144. - Penalties in addition to impoundment.
• Sec. 8-145. - Impoundment and disposition records.
• Sec. 8-146. - Procedure for redeeming impounded animal; fees.
• Sec. 8-147. - Adoption or destruction of unredeemed animals.
• Sec. 8-148. - Notice of sale of unredeemed animal; owner's rights of redemption.

Chapter 10 - BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS

ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL

• Sec. 10-1. - Definitions.
• Sec. 10-2. - Applicability of chapter to existing structures.
• Sec. 10-3. - Administrative review of decisions made under authority of chapter; appeal.
• Secs. 10-4—10-24. - Reserved.

ARTICLE II. - ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT

• Sec. 10-25. - Chief building official.
• Sec. 10-26. - Stop work orders.
• Sec. 10-27. - Compliance required; penalty for violations.
• Sec. 10-28. - Use violations; notice to vacate.
• Sec. 10-29. - Delay in correcting violations or completing construction; abandoned structures.
• Sec. 10-30. - Penalty for commencing construction work without permit.
• Secs. 10-31—10-48. - Reserved.

ARTICLE III. - BUILDING AND TECHNICAL CODES

DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY

• Secs. 10-49—10-69. - Reserved.

DIVISION 2. - NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS

• Sec. 10-70. - Adoption of standards code.
• Sec. 10-71. - References in adopted codes to officials.
• Sec. 10-72. - Table of local amendments to the adopted building code.
• Sec. 10-73. - Codes remedial in nature.
• Sec. 10-74. - Quality control.
• Sec. 10-75. - Liability of city.
• Sec. 10-76. - Conflict of regulations.
• Sec. 10-77. - Referenced standards.
• Sec. 10-78. - Requirements not covered by codes.
• Sec. 10-79. - Alternate materials and methods.
• Secs. 10-80—10-101. - Reserved.

DIVISION 3. - ADDITIONAL LOCAL STANDARDS

• Sec. 10-102. - Purpose and intent.
• Sec. 10-103. - Jobsite preparation.
• Sec. 10-104. - Blocking of easements prohibited.
• Sec. 10-105. - Fires restricted.
• Sec. 10-106. - Debris removal.
• Sec. 10-107. - Wooden roof specifications.
• Sec. 10-108. - Exit doors.
• Sec. 10-109. - Foundation specifications.
• Sec. 10-110. - Drainage.
• Sec. 10-111. - Fences.
• Sec. 10-112. - Curb cuts.
• Sec. 10-113. - Mailboxes.
• Sec. 10-114. - Plumbing regulations.
• Sec. 10-115. - Electrical.
• Secs. 10-116—10-143. - Reserved.

ARTICLE IV. - PERMITS

DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY

• Sec. 10-144. - Required.
• Sec. 10-145. - Exceptions.
• Sec. 10-146. - Effect of beginning construction without permit.
• Sec. 10-147. - Procedure for violation of Code provisions.
• Sec. 10-148. - Applications for permit.
• Sec. 10-149. - Action on permits.
• Sec. 10-150. - Issuance; expiration.
• Sec. 10-151. - Extension.
• Sec. 10-152. - Acknowledgment of potential deed restrictions required.
• Sec. 10-153. - Plans, drawings and other supporting documents required.
• Sec. 10-154. - Plan checking; fees.
• Sec. 10-155. - Refusal to issue permit; review and appeal.
• Sec. 10-156. - Expiration of building permits; requests for extension.
• Sec. 10-157. - Fees.
• Sec. 10-158. - Transferability.
• Sec. 10-159. - Emergency work.
• Sec. 10-160. - Posting of permits.
• Sec. 10-161. - Manufactured housing permits.
• Secs. 10-162—10-190. - Reserved.

DIVISION 2. - ELECTRICAL PERMITS

• Sec. 10-191. - Penalty.
• Sec. 10-192. - Permit application.
• Sec. 10-193. - Compliance required unless excepted.
• Sec. 10-194. - Exceptions.
• Sec. 10-195. - Separate permits.
• Sec. 10-196. - Inspections.
• Sec. 10-197. - Inspection results.
• Secs. 10-198—10-217. - Reserved.

ARTICLE V. - CERTIFICATES

• Sec. 10-218. - Certificate of occupancy.
• Sec. 10-219. - Fees.
• Sec. 10-220. - Issuance of certificate.
• Sec. 10-221. - Temporary partial occupancy.
• Sec. 10-222. - Existing building certificate of occupancy.
• Sec. 10-223. - Certificate of completion.
• Secs. 10-224—10-254. - Reserved.

ARTICLE VI. - SERVICE UTILITIES

• Sec. 10-255. - Connection.
• Sec. 10-256. - Temporary connection.
• Sec. 10-257. - Authority to disconnect.
• Secs. 10-258—10-277. - Reserved.

ARTICLE VII. - INSPECTIONS

• Sec. 10-278. - Required.
• Sec. 10-279. - Types; scope and time of inspections; fees.
• Sec. 10-280. - Violations; penalties.
• Sec. 10-281. - Removal of concealing material required; exceptions.
• Sec. 10-282. - Notice of violations; administrative review.
• Sec. 10-283. - Reinspections.
• Secs. 10-284—10-314. - Reserved.

ARTICLE VIII. - SWIMMING POOLS

• Sec. 10-315. - Fence or barrier plan required.
• Sec. 10-316. - Additional requirement for pool construction.
• Secs. 10-317—10-335. - Reserved.

ARTICLE X. - CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION

• Sec. 10-336. - Required for issuance of building permit.
• Sec. 10-337. - Electrical contractor, license requirements.
• Sec. 10-338. - Insurance requirements.
• Sec. 10-339. - Disciplinary action; appeal.
• Sec. 10-340. - Required for performance of construction.
• Sec. 10-341. - Compliance with construction codes required; revocation of certification upon violation.
• Sec. 10-342. - Term; fees; effect of state licensure.
• Sec. 10-343. - Revocation.
• Sec. 10-344. - Reinstatement of registration after revocation.

Chapter 12 - BUSINESS REGULATION AND TAXATION

ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL

• Sec. 12-1. - Definitions.
• Secs. 12-2—12-20. - Reserved.

ARTICLE II. - BUSINESS LICENSES

• Sec. 12-21. - Applicability.
• Sec. 12-22. - Required.
• Sec. 12-23. - Application; fees.
• Sec. 12-24. - Term; renewal.
• Sec. 12-25. - Compliance with state and local law required.
• Sec. 12-26. - Nontransferability.
• Sec. 12-27. - Posting and exhibiting.
• Secs. 12-28—12-57. - Reserved.

ARTICLE III. - OIL AND GAS EXPLORATION

DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY

• Sec. 12-58. - Statement of purpose.
• Sec. 12-59. - Scope.
• Sec. 12-60. - Administrator.
• Sec. 12-61. - Waiver by city council.
• Sec. 12-62. - Compliance.
• Sec. 12-63. - Injunction.
• Secs. 12-64—12-84. - Reserved.

DIVISION 2. - PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS

• Sec. 12-85. - Drilling and operating permits required.
• Sec. 12-86. - Application for drilling permit; exception.
• Sec. 12-87. - Application review.
• Sec. 12-88. - Procedure where variances are requested and where permit is denied.
• Sec. 12-89. - Notice.
• Sec. 12-90. - Granting or refusal of permit upon appeal.
• Sec. 12-91. - Transfer of permit.
• Sec. 12-92. - Effect of drilling permit.
• Sec. 12-93. - Tenure of drilling permit.
• Sec. 12-94. - Insurance requirements.
• Sec. 12-95. - Bond requirements.
• Sec. 12-96. - Release of bonds and permits.
• Sec. 12-97. - Inspection fee.
• Secs. 12-98—12-122. - Reserved.

DIVISION 3. - RULES FOR LOCATION, DRILLING AND PRODUCTION OPERATIONS

• Sec. 12-123. - Well locations, generally.
• Sec. 12-124. - Proximity to streets, alleys and easements and city-owned water wells.
• Sec. 12-125. - Distance from residences, buildings or structures.
• Sec. 12-126. - Nearness to schools, hospitals, etc.
• Sec. 12-127. - Distance from cemeteries and parks.
• Sec. 12-128. - Abandonment procedure.
• Sec. 12-129. - Well control.
• Sec. 12-130. - Entering well area.
• Sec. 12-131. - Surface rights.
• Sec. 12-132. - Pits.
• Sec. 12-133. - Derricks and rigs.
• Sec. 12-134. - Drilling fluid.
• Sec. 12-135. - Blowout preventers.
• Sec. 12-136. - Casing.
• Sec. 12-137. - Tests.
• Sec. 12-138. - Pipelines.
• Sec. 12-139. - Storage facilities.
• Sec. 12-140. - Fired vessels.
• Sec. 12-141. - Fences.
• Sec. 12-142. - Pumping unit prime movers.
• Sec. 12-143. - Vented gas.
• Sec. 12-144. - Salt water and wastewater disposal.
• Sec. 12-145. - Production equipment.
• Sec. 12-146. - Premises to be kept clean.
• Sec. 12-147. - Blocking of street or alleys.​​

Chapter 13 - [AMUSEMENT REDEMPTION MACHINES]

ARTICLE I. - LOCAL PERMIT FEE FOR AMUSEMENT REDEMPTION MACHINE PREMISES PERMIT

• Sec. 13-1. - Amusement redemption machine defined.
• Sec. 13-2. - Authorization.
• Sec. 13-3. - Penalty.
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Chapter 14 - COURTS

ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL

• Sec. 14-1. - Practices and procedures.
• Secs. 14-2—14-20. - Reserved.

ARTICLE II. - MUNICIPAL JUDGE

• Sec. 14-21. - Method of selection.
• Sec. 14-22. - Mayor as judge.
• Sec. 14-23. - Term of office.
• Sec. 14-24. - Duties.
• Sec. 14-25. - Compensation.
• Sec. 14-26. - Oath of office.
• Secs. 14-27—14-55. - Reserved.

ARTICLE III. - MUNICIPAL COURT CLERK

• Sec. 14-56. - Method of selection.
• Sec. 14-57. - Duties of court clerk.
• Secs. 14-58—14-87. - Reserved.

ARTICLE IV. - MUNICIPAL COURT FUNDS

• Sec. 14-88. - Building security fund.
• Sec. 14-89. - Technology fund.

​​Chapter 16 - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND SERVICES

ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL

• Sec. 16-1. - Penalties.
• Sec. 16-2. - National Incident Maintenance System (NIMS) adopted.
• Secs. 16-3—16-22. - Reserved.

ARTICLE II. - OPERATIONAL ORGANIZATION

• Sec. 16-23. - Countywide program.
• Sec. 16-24. - Organization—Authorized.
• Sec. 16-25. - Same—Created; coordinator.
• Sec. 16-26. - Mayor to serve as director; appointment of coordinator.
• Sec. 16-27. - Oath.
• Sec. 16-28. - Powers and duties of director.
• Sec. 16-29. - Supremacy of orders, etc.
• Sec. 16-30. - Liability.
• Sec. 16-31. - Expenditures of funds.
• Sec. 16-32. - Interference prohibited.

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Chapter 18 - ENVIRONMENT

ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL

• Sec. 18-1. - Penalties.
• Secs. 18-2—18-20. - Reserved.

ARTICLE II. - FLOODS

DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY

• Sec. 18-21. - Definitions.
• Sec. 18-22. - Statutory authorization.
• Sec. 18-23. - Findings of fact.
• Sec. 18-24. - Statement of purpose.
• Sec. 18-25. - Lands to which this article applies.
• Sec. 18-26. - Basis for establishing the areas of special flood hazard.
• Sec. 18-27. - Compliance.
• Sec. 18-28. - Abrogation and greater restrictions.
• Sec. 18-29. - Interpretation.
• Sec. 18-30. - Warning and disclaimer or liability.
• Secs. 18-31—18-48. - Reserved. 

DIVISION 2. - ADMINISTRATION

• Sec. 18-49. - Designation of the floodplain administrator.
• Sec. 18-50. - Duties and responsibilities of the floodplain administrator.
• Sec. 18-51. - Establishment of development permit.
• Sec. 18-52. - Permit procedures.
• Sec. 18-53. - Variance procedures.
• Sec. 18-54. - Prerequisites for granting variances.
• Sec. 18-55. - Issuance of variance.
• Secs. 18-56—18-83. - Reserved.

DIVISION 3. - FLOOD HAZARD REDUCTION

• Sec. 18-84. - Methods of reducing flood losses.
• Sec. 18-85. - General standards for flood hazard reduction.
• Sec. 18-86. - Specific standards for flood hazard reduction.
• Sec. 18-87. - Standards for subdivision proposals.

​​Chapter 20 - FEES AND OTHER CHARGES

• Sec. 20-1. - City fee schedule.
• Chapter 54 - Utilities

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Chapter 22 - FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION

ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL

• Sec. 22-1. - Penalties.
• Secs. 22-2—22-20. - Reserved.

ARTICLE II. - FIRE MARSHAL

• Sec. 22-21. - Office created; appointment; supervision.
• Sec. 22-22. - Qualifications.
• Sec. 22-23. - Right of entry.
• Sec. 22-24. - Investigations.
• Sec. 22-25. - Testimony during investigation.
• Sec. 22-26. - Power to summon witness, etc.
• Sec. 22-27. - Confidentiality of investigation.
• Sec. 22-28. - Investigation upon complaint.
• Sec. 22-29. - Quarterly inspections of certain buildings.
• Secs. 22-30—22-46. - Reserved.

ARTICLE III. - FIRE DEPARTMENT

• Sec. 22-47. - Volunteer fire department.
• Secs. 22-48—22-67. - Reserved.

ARTICLE IV. - FIRE REGULATIONS

DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY

• Sec. 22-68. - Minimum setbacks.
• Sec. 22-69. - Penalty.
• Secs. 22-70—22-92. - Reserved.

DIVISION 2. - FIRE CODE

• Sec. 22-93. - Standard fire prevention code.
• Secs. 22-94—22-114. - Reserved.

DIVISION 3. - FIREWORKS

• Sec. 22-115. - Possession or use prohibited.
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Chapter 23 - SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESS

ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL

• Sec. 23-1. - Definitions.
• Sec. 23-2. - Penalties.

ARTICLE II. - SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESS PERMIT

• Sec. 23-3. - Applicability.
• Sec. 23-4. - Required.
• Sec. 23-5. - Application.
• Sec. 23-6. - Fee and term.
• Sec. 23-7. - Sexually oriented business permit.
• Sec. 23-8. - Location of sexually oriented businesses.
• Sec. 23-9. - Nontransferability.
• Sec. 23-10. - Revocation.
• Sec. 23-11. - Preexisting sexually oriented business.
• Chapter 24 - HEALTH AND SANITATION

​​Chapter 25 - HISTORIC LANDMARK PRESERVATION

• Sec. 25-1. - Public purpose.
• Sec. 25-2. - Definitions.
• Sec. 25-3. - City of Cotulla Historic Preservation Commission.
• Sec. 25-4. - Appointment of Historic Preservation Officer.
• Sec. 25-5. - Criteria for designation of local historic landmarks and districts.
• Sec. 25-6. - Designation of local historic landmarks and districts.
• Sec. 25-7. - Minimum maintenance standards.
• Sec. 25-8. - Procedure to mitigate demolition by neglect.
• Sec. 25-9. - Ordinary maintenance.
• Sec. 25-10. - Certificates of appropriateness for alterations or new construction affecting landmarks or historic districts.
• Sec. 25-11. - Review criteria for certificates of appropriateness for alterations or new construction affecting landmarks or historic districts.
• Sec. 25-12. - Procedure for certificates of appropriateness for alterations or new construction affecting landmarks or historic districts.
• Sec. 25-13. - Demolition of landmarks.
• Sec. 25-14. - Certificates of appropriateness for demolition affecting landmarks or historic districts.
• Sec. 25-15. - Procedure for certificates of appropriateness for demolition affecting landmarks or historic districts.
• Sec. 25-16. - Economic hardship involving certificates of appropriateness for demolition affecting landmarks.
• Sec. 25-17. - Enforcement.
• Sec. 25-18. - Penalties.

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Chapter 26 - HUMAN RELATIONS AND SERVICES

Chapter 28 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AND JAILS

Chapter 30 - MANUFACTURED AND MOBILE HOMES

Chapter 32 - NUISANCES

ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL

• Sec. 32-1. - Penalties.
• Sec. 32-2. - Definitions.
• Sec. 32-3. - Conduct constituting nuisance.
• Secs. 32-4—32-24. - Reserved.

ARTICLE II. - NUISANCES AFFECTING HEALTH, SAFETY AND PUBLIC ORDER

DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY

• Sec. 32-25. - Stagnant water.
• Sec. 32-26. - Carrion, filth, etc.
• Sec. 32-27. - Trash, rubbish, etc.
• Sec. 32-28. - Abandoned appliances, furniture, vehicles, and other items.
• Sec. 32-29. - Disposal of fecal matter, dead animals, tainted meat, waste, similar matter.
• Sec. 32-30. - Obstruction of natural flow of water.
• Sec. 32-31. - Pollution of water.
• Sec. 32-32. - Storage of malodorous commodities.
• Sec. 32-33. - Obnoxious gases or odors.
• Sec. 32-34. - Wells, cisterns, pits, holes to be covered, enclosed or filled.
• Sec. 32-35. - Weeds, brush and grass.
• Sec. 32-36. - Cultivated crops.
• Sec. 32-37. - Defacing property; graffiti.
• Sec. 32-38. - Certain loitering constituting a nuisance.
• Secs. 32-39—32-64. - Reserved.

DIVISION 2. - ABATEMENT

• Sec. 32-65. - Notice to owner, occupant to abate nuisance; failure to comply constitutes evidence of violation.
• Sec. 32-66. - Performance of work by city; collection of costs.
• Secs. 32-67—32-90. - Reserved.

ARTICLE III. - JUNK AND ABANDONED PROPERTY

DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY

• Secs. 32-91—32-108. - Reserved.

DIVISION 2. - MOTOR VEHICLES

• Sec. 32-109. - Application of state law.
• Sec. 32-110. - Nuisance declared.
• Sec. 32-111. - Exceptions.
• Sec. 32-112. - Notice to abate.
• Sec. 32-113. - Hearings.
• Sec. 32-114. - Removal with permission of owner or occupant.
• Sec. 32-115. - Disposal of junked vehicles.
• Sec. 32-116. - Notice to state.
• Sec. 32-117. - Reconstruction after removal.
• Sec. 32-118. - Authority to enforce.
• Secs. 32-119—32-149. - Reserved

DIVISION 3. - ABANDONED PROPERTY OTHER THAN MOTOR VEHICLES

• Sec. 32-150. - Nuisance declared; impoundment.
• Sec. 32-151. - Exceptions.
• Sec. 32-152. - Lien on impounded property.
• Secs. 32-153—32-174. - Reserved.

ARTICLE IV. - UNSAFE AREAS AND STRUCTURES

DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY

• Sec. 32-175. - Designated.
• Sec. 32-176. - Correction required.
• Secs. 32-177—32-205. - Reserved.

DIVISION 2. - ABATEMENT

• Sec. 32-206. - Procedure.
• Sec. 32-207. - Standards.
• Sec. 32-208. - Corrective action by city.
• Sec. 32-209. - Lien for city's expenses.
• Secs. 32-210—32-226. - Reserved.

ARTICLE V. - NOISE

• Sec. 32-227. - Prohibitions.
• Sec. 32-228. - Unnecessary noise unlawful.
• Sec. 32-229. - Exemptions.

​​Chapter 34 - OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL

• Sec. 34-1. - Penalties.
• Secs. 34-2—34-20. - Reserved.

ARTICLE II. - REGULATIONS AND PROHIBITED CONDUCT

• Sec. 34-21. - Unauthorized operation of a siren.
• Sec. 34-22. - Banning the sale or possession of certain chemicals being marketed as, but not limited to bath salts.
• Secs. 34-23—34-45. - Reserved.

ARTICLE III. - WEAPONS REGULATION

• Sec. 34-46. - Definitions.
• Sec. 34-47. - Carrying of weapons restricted.
• Sec. 34-48. - Discharge of weapons prohibited.
• Sec. 34-49. - Exceptions to discharge prohibition generally.
• Sec. 34-50. - Exceptions to discharge regulations for hunting purposes.
• Secs. 34-51—34-73. - Reserved.

ARTICLE IV. - MINORS

DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY

• Secs. 34-74—34-104. - Reserved.

DIVISION 2. - CURFEW

• Sec. 34-105. - Definitions.
• Sec. 34-106. - Violations.
• Sec. 34-107. - Defenses.

 

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Chapter 36 - PARKS AND RECREATION​​

ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL

• Secs. 36-1—36-18. - Reserved.

ARTICLE II. - PARK RULES AND REGULATIONS

• Sec. 36-19. - Applicability.
• Sec. 36-20. - Park use regulations.

​​Chapter 38 - PEDDLERS, SOLICITORS AND MOBILE VENDORS

ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL

• Sec. 38-1. - Definitions.
• Sec. 38-2. - Sale of farm, dairy and bakery products.
• Sec. 38-3. - Civic groups, schools, etc.
• Sec. 38-4. - Posting of property.
• Secs. 38-5—38-26. - Reserved.

ARTICLE II. - LICENSES

DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY

• Sec. 38-27. - Required; application.
• Sec. 38-28. - Proof of compliance with state law required.
• Sec. 38-29. - Investigation of applicant.
• Sec. 38-30. - Denial or issuance; term.
• Sec. 38-31. - Exhibition upon request.
• Sec. 38-32. - Records to be kept.
• Secs. 38-33—38-52. - Reserved.

DIVISION 2. - REVOCATION

• Sec. 38-53. - Grounds for revocation.
• Sec. 38-54. - Notice of revocation; hearing procedure.
• Sec. 38-55. - Finality of decision; appeal to city council.
• Secs. 38-56—38-83. - Reserved.

ARTICLE III. - PEDDLERS, SOLICITORS AND MOBILE FROZEN DAIRY PRODUCT VENDORS

• Sec. 38-84. - Other chapter provisions applicable.
• Sec. 38-85. - License required.
• Sec. 38-86. - License fee.
• Sec. 38-87. - Use of streets restricted.
• Sec. 38-88. - Shouting, ringing bells, using loudspeakers, etc.
• Sec. 38-89. - Time limitations on residential peddling or soliciting.
• Secs. 38-90—38-106. - Reserved.

ARTICLE IV. - MOBILE AND ROADSIDE VENDORS

• Sec. 38-107. - Other chapter provisions applicable.
• Sec. 38-108. - License required for vending on public property.
• Sec. 38-109. - Consent of owner required for vending on private property.
• Sec. 38-110. - License fees; duration; exemptions.
• Sec. 38-111. - Display of state and local sales and use tax permit required.
• Sec. 38-112. - Reporting of taxable transactions to state comptroller required.

​​Chapter 40 - SECONDHAND GOODS

ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL

• Sec. 40-1. - Definitions.
• Sec. 40-2. - Application.
• Secs. 40-3—40-22. - Reserved.

ARTICLE II. - LICENSING

• Sec. 40-23. - License requirements, exemptions.
• Secs. 40-24—40-49. - Reserved.

ARTICLE III. - JUNK DEALERS

• Sec. 40-50. - Building requirement; location of business.
• Sec. 40-51. - Inspections.
• Sec. 40-52. - Purchasing, etc., from minors.
• Sec. 40-53. - Retaining period.
• Sec. 40-54. - Records.
• Sec. 40-55. - Violations, revocation of license, penalty.
• Secs. 40-56—40-83. - Reserved.

ARTICLE IV. - JUNKYARDS

• Sec. 40-84. - Declaration of nuisance.
• Sec. 40-85. - Maintaining, fencing premises.

Chapter 42 - SIGNS

​Chapter 44 - SOLID WASTE

ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL

• Sec. 44-1. - Definitions.
• Sec. 44-2. - Purpose.
• Sec. 44-3. - Enforcement inspections.
• Sec. 44-4. - Unlawful deposits.
• Sec. 44-5. - Unlawful accumulations.
• Sec. 44-6. - Unlawful commercial hauling of garbage, etc.
• Sec. 44-7. - Contracts with private collectors.
• Sec. 44-8. - Covers for vehicles hauling refuse.
• Secs. 44-9—44-34. - Reserved.

ARTICLE II. - COLLECTION

DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY

• Sec. 44-35. - Use of city collection service mandatory.
• Sec. 44-36. - Classes of customers; rates.
• Sec. 44-37. - Disposal of heavy residential and regular commercial accumulations.
• Sec. 44-38. - Dumpster services.
• Sec. 44-39. - Collection frequency.
• Sec. 44-40. - Unauthorized handling.
• Sec. 44-41. - Unacceptable items.
• Sec. 44-42. - Burning restricted.
• Secs. 44-43—44-72. - Reserved.

DIVISION 2. - CONTAINERS

• Sec. 44-73. - Required; specifications.
• Sec. 44-74. - Protection of contents.
• Sec. 44-75. - Preparation of deposits.
• Sec. 44-76. - Placement and location.
• Secs. 44-77—44-95. - Reserved.

DIVISION 3. - COMMERCIAL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS

• Sec. 44-96. - Compliance.
• Sec. 44-97. - Container specifications.
• Sec. 44-98. - Removal of garbage.

Chapter 46 - STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES

ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL

• Sec. 46-1. - Asphalt and concrete paving of parking lots.
• Secs. 46-2—46-18. - Reserved.

ARTICLE II. - STREETS

• Sec. 46-19. - Street cuts.
• Sec. 46-20. - [Temporary closure of public streets and ways.]
• Secs. 46-21—46-41. - Reserved.

ARTICLE III. - SIDEWALKS

• Sec. 46-42 - Parking, standing or stopping.
• Secs. 46-43—46-70. - Reserved.

ARTICLE IV. - OBSTRUCTIONS

• Sec. 46-71. - Definitions.
• Sec. 46-72. - Height prohibition.
• Sec. 46-73. - Prohibited in sidewalk areas.
• Sec. 46-74. - Trees near street corners to be trimmed.
• Sec. 46-75. - Free passage and use to be maintained.
• Sec. 46-76. - Placing near fire hydrants.
• Sec. 46-77. - Minimum clearance of trees in sidewalk areas.
• Sec. 46-78. - Certain fences prohibited.
• Sec. 46-79. - Correction of violation, notice.
• Sec. 46-80. - Authority to remove.
• Secs. 46-81—46-103. - Reserved.

ARTICLE V. - OTHER PUBLIC PLACES

DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY

• Secs. 46-104—46-134. - Reserved.

DIVISION 2. - CITY LIBRARY

• Sec. 46-135. - Creation of a public library.
• Sec. 46-136. - Designation as community library.
• Sec. 46-137. - Library board.
• Sec. 46-138. - Librarian.
• Sec. 46-139. - Financing of the public library.
• Secs. 46-140—46-159. - Reserved.

ARTICLE VI. - PARADES, PROCESSIONS, AND DEMONSTRATIONS

• Sec. 46-160. - Definition.
• Sec. 46-161. - Permit required.
• Sec. 46-162. - Exceptions.
• Sec. 46-163. - Prohibited conduct.
• Sec. 46-164. - Parking on parade route.
• Sec. 46-165. - Application for permit.
• Sec. 46-166. - Contents of application.
• Sec. 46-167. - Standards for permit issuance.
• Sec. 46-168. - Cleanup requirements.

​Chapter 48 - SUBDIVISIONS

 

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Chapter 50 - TAXATION

ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL

• Secs. 50-1—50-18. - Reserved.

ARTICLE II. - AD VALOREM TAX

DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY

• Sec. 50-19. - Definitions.
• Sec. 50-20. - School district authorized to collect taxes.
• Sec. 50-21. - Delinquency.
• Sec. 50-22. - No exemption for goods-in-transit.
• Secs. 50-23—50-49. - Reserved.

DIVISION 2. - TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE

• Sec. 50-50. - Board of directors.
• Sec. 50-51. - Designating the area as a reinvestment zone.
• Sec. 50-52. - Description of the boundaries of the reinvestment zone.
• Sec. 50-53. - Effective date and termination date of the zone.
• Sec. 50-54. - Assigning a name to the zone.
• Sec. 50-55. - Tax increment base.
• Sec. 50-56. - Establishment of a Tax Increment Fund.
• Sec. 50-57. - Findings.
• Sec. 50-58. - Zone designation.
• Secs. 50-59—50-88. - Reserved.

ARTICLE III. - HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX

• Sec. 50-89. - Definitions.
• Sec. 50-90. - Penalties and interest.
• Sec. 50-91. - Levy of tax; rate; exceptions.
• Sec. 50-92. - Collection.
• Sec. 50-93. - Reports.
• Sec. 50-94. - Rules and regulations.
• Sec. 50-95. - Violations.
• Secs. 50-96—50-120. - Reserved.

ARTICLE IV. - SALES AND USE TAX

• Sec. 50-121. - Economic development sales and use tax.

​​Chapter 52 - TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES

ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL

• Sec. 52-1. - Responsibility and authority.
• Sec. 52-2. - Definitions.
• Secs. 52-3—52-22. - Reserved.

ARTICLE II. - TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES

• Sec. 52-23. - Authority to install.
• Sec. 52-24. - Conformance to manual and specifications.
• Sec. 52-25. - Presumption of legality.
• Sec. 52-26. - Crosswalks, safety zones and traffic lanes.
• Sec. 52-27. - One-way streets and alleys.
• Sec. 52-28. - Traffic direction and lane designations.
• Sec. 52-29. - Turning courses and restrictions.
• Sec. 52-30. - Intersections and junctions.
• Sec. 52-31. - Gross weight limit signs.
• Sec. 52-32. - Existing devices affirmed and ratified.
• Sec. 52-33. - Schedule of traffic control signs and signals.
• Secs. 52-34—52-54. - Reserved.

ARTICLE III. - DRIVING REGULATIONS

DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY

• Sec. 52-55. - Adoption of state traffic regulations.
• Sec. 52-56. - Authority to direct traffic.
• Sec. 52-57. - Obedience to traffic officers.
• Sec. 52-58. - Stopping for obstructed traffic.
• Sec. 52-59. - Digging out or tire squeal prohibited.
• Sec. 52-60. - Use of coasters, roller skates, etc., on roadway restricted.
• Sec. 52-61. - Clinging to vehicles.
• Sec. 52-62. - Riding on portion of vehicle not intended for passengers.
• Sec. 52-63. - Giving false information upon arrest.
• Sec. 52-64. - Removing or damaging traffic barriers.
• Sec. 52-65. - Compression brakes prohibited.
• Secs. 52-66—52-86. - Reserved.

DIVISION 2. - SPEED RESTRICTIONS

• Sec. 52-87. - State speed laws applicable.
• Sec. 52-88. - Local exceptions to state speed laws.
• Sec. 52-89. - Schedule of speed zones.
• Secs. 52-90—52-106. - Reserved.

ARTICLE IV. - STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING

DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY

• Sec. 52-107. - Authority to regulate; posting of traffic control devices.
• Sec. 52-108. - Signs or markings indicating angle parking.
• Secs. 52-109—52-129. - Reserved.
• DIVISION 2. - LOADING ZONES
• Sec. 52-130. - Location and applicable hours.
• Sec. 52-131. - Stopping, etc., restricted.
• Secs. 52-132—52-160. - Reserved.

DIVISION 3. - VEHICLE PARKING RESTRICTIONS

• Sec. 52-161. - Schedule of parking restrictions.
• Sec. 52-162. - Prohibited for certain purposes.
• Secs. 52-163—52-192. - Reserved.

DIVISION 4. - IMPOUNDMENT

• Sec. 52-193. - Impoundment authorized.
• Sec. 52-194. - Redemption of vehicle.
• Sec. 52-195. - Disposition of unredeemed vehicle.
• Secs. 52-196—52-213. - Reserved.

DIVISION 5. - PARKING OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLES

• Sec. 52-214. - Purpose.
• Sec. 52-215. - Prohibited in residential areas prohibited.
• Sec. 52-216. - Exception for certain agricultural and government vehicles.
• Sec. 52-217. - Prima facie evidence of violation.
• Sec. 52-218. - Citations for violations; procedure.
• Sec. 52-219. - Order for removal; emergency removal.
• Sec. 52-220. - Presumption of notice to owner.
• Secs. 52-221—52-248. - Reserved.

ARTICLE V. - BICYCLES AND PLAY VEHICLES

• Sec. 52-249. - Safe and prudent operation required.
• Sec. 52-250. - Riding on sidewalks restricted.
• Sec. 52-251. - Lamps and reflectors on bicycles.
• Sec. 52-252. - Parent or guardian.
• Sec. 52-253. - Impounding bicycles.
• Sec. 52-254. - Operation of utility vehicles.
• Sec. 52-255. - Penalty.

​​Chapter 54 - UTILITIES

ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL

• Secs. 54-1—54-18. - Reserved.

ARTICLE II. - WATER

DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY

• Sec. 54-19. - Cross connections, back flow and other hazards.
• Sec. 54-20. - Service rates.
• Sec. 54-21. - When connection to water main mandatory.
• Sec. 54-22. - Resale of water prohibited.
• Sec. 54-23. - Uses prohibited in certain circumstances.
• Sec. 54-24. - Waste.
• Sec. 54-25. - Penalty.
• Sec. 54-26. - Remedies cumulative.
• Secs. 54-27—54-43. - Reserved.

DIVISION 2. - UNAUTHORIZED CONNECTIONS

• Sec. 54-44. - Penalty.
• Sec. 54-45. - Prohibited.
• Sec. 54-46. - Tampering with meters prohibited.
• Sec. 54-47. - Exemptions.
• Sec. 54-48. - Presumption of authorization of connection.
• Sec. 54-49. - Affirmative defense.
• Sec. 54-50. - Authorization for connection.
• Sec. 54-51. - Water utility lien.
• Secs. 54-52—54-73. - Reserved.

ARTICLE III. - DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLAN

DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY

• Sec. 54-74. - Purpose and intent.
• Sec. 54-75. - Definitions.
• Sec. 54-76. - Applicability.
• Sec. 54-77. - Service area enumerated; copy of plan provided to river authority.
• Sec. 54-78. - Nonessential water uses regulated.
• Sec. 54-79. - Administration and enforcement.
• Sec. 54-80. - Public information to be provided.
• Sec. 54-81. - Monitoring water supply and demand.
• Sec. 54-82. - Notice of initiation and termination of drought-response stage.
• Secs. 54-83—54-107. - Reserved.

DIVISION 2. - WATER USE RESTRICTIONS

• Sec. 54-108. - Stage 1, mild water shortage conditions.
• Sec. 54-109. - Stage 2, moderate water shortage conditions.
• Sec. 54-110. - Stage 3, severe water shortage conditions.
• Sec. 54-111. - Stage 4, critical water shortage conditions.
• Sec. 54-112. - Stage 5, emergency water shortage conditions.
• Secs. 54-113—54-137. - Reserved.

DIVISION 3. - WATER RATIONING

Subdivision I. - In General

• Sec. 54-138. - Authority to implement; initiation and termination.
• Secs. 54-139—54-159. - Reserved.

Subdivision II. - Single-Family Residential Water Usage

• Sec. 54-160. - Definitions.
• Sec. 54-161. - Allocation of gallons per month per household.
• Sec. 54-162. - Number of persons per household, establishing and changing.
• Sec. 54-163. - Surcharge for water usage over allocated amount.
• Sec. 54-164. - Violations; penalties.
• Secs. 54-165—54-181. - Reserved.

Subdivision III. - Multifamily Residential Water Usage

• Sec. 54-182. - Master meters—Monthly allocations.
• Sec. 54-183. - Same—Number of dwellings served, establishing and changing.
• Sec. 54-184. - Surcharge for water usage over allocated amount.
• Sec. 54-185. - Violations; penalties.
• Secs. 54-186—54-208. - Reserved.

Subdivision IV. - Commercial Water Usage

• Sec. 54-209. - Definitions.
• Sec. 54-210. - Calculation of water allocation.
• Sec. 54-211. - Notice of allocation.
• Sec. 54-212. - Reduction or increase of allocation.
• Sec. 54-213. - Appeal of allocation.
• Sec. 54-214. - Surcharge for water usage over allocated amount.
• Secs. 54-215—54-236. - Reserved.

Subdivision V. - Industrial Water Usage

• Sec. 54-237. - Definitions.
• Sec. 54-238. - Calculation of allocation.
• Sec. 54-239. - Notice of allocation.
• Sec. 54-240. - Reductions and increases in allocation.
• Sec. 54-241. - Appeal of allocation.
• Sec. 54-242. - Surcharge for water usage over allocated amount.
• Secs. 54-243—54-262. - Reserved.

DIVISION 4. - VARIANCES

• Sec. 54-263. - Criteria for granting temporary variances.
• Sec. 54-264. - Applications for variance.
• Sec. 54-265. - Conditions upon which variances are granted; waiver.
• Secs. 54-266—54-293. - Reserved.

DIVISION 5. - ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES

• Sec. 54-294. - Compliance required.
• Sec. 54-295. - Penalties.
• Sec. 54-296. - Discontinuance of water service.
• Sec. 54-297. - Injunctions against violations.
• Sec. 54-298. - Presumption of violation.
• Sec. 54-299. - Citations for violations.
• Secs. 54-300—54-316. - Reserved.

ARTICLE IV. - GAS

• Sec. 54-317. - Services rates.
• Sec. 54-318. - Unauthorized connection prohibited.
• Sec. 54-319. - Tampering or removing meters and meter locks prohibited.
• Sec. 54-320. - Presumption of authorization of connection; direct evidence.
• Sec. 54-321. - Affirmative defenses.
• Sec. 54-322. - Authorization for connection.
• Sec. 54-323. - Penalty.
• Sec. 54-324. - Duties of prosecuting attorney upon conviction.
• Secs. 54-325—54-351. - Reserved.

ARTICLE V. - WASTEWATER TREATMENT SERVICES

DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY

• Sec. 54-352. - Definitions.
• Secs. 54-353—54-377. - Reserved.

DIVISION 2. - SEWER USE REGULATIONS

• Sec. 54-378. - Prohibited discharges.
• Sec. 54-379. - Chemical discharges.
• Sec. 54-380. - Hazardous metals and toxic materials.
• Sec. 54-381. - Particulate size.
• Sec. 54-382. - Stormwater and other unpolluted drainage.
• Sec. 54-383. - Temperature.
• Sec. 54-384. - Radioactive wastes.
• Sec. 54-385. - Impairment of facilities.
• Sec. 54-386. - Requirements for traps.
• Sec. 54-387. - Requirements for building sewers.
• Sec. 54-388. - Sampling and testing.
• Sec. 54-389. - Compliance with existing authority.
• Sec. 54-390. - Approving authority requirements.
• Sec. 54-391. - Approving authority review and approval.
• Sec. 54-392. - Savings clause.
• Sec. 54-393. - Condition.
• Secs. 54-394—54-414. - Reserved.

DIVISION 3. - ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT

• Sec. 54-415. - Notice.
• Sec. 54-416. - Continuing prohibited discharges.
• Sec. 54-417. - Continuation of prohibited acts; penalty.
• Sec. 54-418. - Power to enter property.
• Sec. 54-419. - Authority to disconnect service.
• Sec. 54-420. - Failure to pay.
• Sec. 54-421. - Penalty for criminal mischief.
• Sec. 54-422. - Unauthorized connection.
• Sec. 54-423. - Penalty; duties of prosecuting attorney upon conviction.
• Secs. 54-424—54-444. - Reserved.

DIVISION 4. - RATES, CHARGES, BILLING PROCEDURE

• Subdivision I. - In General
• Sec. 54-445. - Definitions.
• Sec. 54-446. - User charge system.
• Sec. 54-447. - Final billings.
• Sec. 54-448. - Utility committee; appointed.
• Sec. 54-449. - Deposit of sewer revenues.
• Sec. 54-450. - Adjustments.
• Sec. 54-451. - Industrial cost recovery.
• Sec. 54-452. - Exemptions.
• Secs. 54-453—54-474. - Reserved.
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Subdivision II. - Rates and Charges

• Sec. 54-475. - Established for sanitary service.
• Sec. 54-476. - Connection charges.
• Sec. 54-477. - Reconnection charges.
• Secs. 54-478—54-507. - Reserved.

Subdivision III. - Adjustments to Sewer Charges

• Sec. 54-508. - New customers.
• Sec. 54-509. - Initial billings for customers relocating within the service area.
• Sec. 54-510. - Customers relocating within the service area during the winter averaging sewer charge period.
• Secs. 54-511—54-528. - Reserved.

Subdivision IV. - Billing Procedure

• Sec. 54-529. - Duty to pay bills.
• Sec. 54-530. - Nonpayment—Second notice.
• Sec. 54-531. - Same—Hearing.
• Sec. 54-532. - Same—Discontinuance of service.
• Sec. 54-533. - Transfer of service.
• Secs. 54-534—54-560. - Reserved.

ARTICLE VI. - COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS

DIVISION 1. - IN GENERAL

• Sec. 54-561. - Customer rights.
• Sec. 54-562. - Multiuser service connections.
• Secs. 54-563—54-587. - Reserved.

DIVISION 2. - TERMINATION

• Sec. 54-588. - Policy and procedure.
• Sec. 54-589. - Notice of.
• Secs. 54-590—54-899. - Reserved.

DIVISION 3. - MUNICIPAL LIEN AUTHORIZED

• Sec. 54-900. - Lien.
• Sec. 54-901. - Denial of service to individuals or business entities.

Chapter 58 - ZONING

ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL

• Sec. 58-1. - Penalties.
• Sec. 58-2. - Interpretation and purpose.
• Sec. 58-3. - Definitions.
• Sec. 58-4. - Administration and enforcement.
• Sec. 58-5. - Amendments.
• Sec. 58-6. - When provisions effective.
• Sec. 58-7. - Violations and penalties.
• Sec. 58-8. - Failure to request variance not grounds for continuance of court proceeding.
• Secs. 58-9—58-34. - Reserved.

ARTICLE II. - ZONING DISTRICTS AND MAP

• Sec. 58-35. - Districts established; zoning map, adherence required.
• Sec. 58-36. - Resolving uncertainties as to district boundaries.
• Secs. 58-37—58-60. - Reserved.

ARTICLE III. - USE REGULATIONS

DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY

• Sec. 58-61. - Special use permit.
• Secs. 58-62—58-78. - Reserved.

DIVISION 2. - CUSTOMARY

• Sec. 58-79. - Classes A and B—Single-Family Residence District.
• Sec. 58-80. - Class C—Two-Family Residence District.
• Sec. 58-81. - Class D—Apartment (Multiple-Family Residence) District.
• Sec. 58-82. - Class E—Neighborhood Shopping Center.
• Sec. 58-83. - Class F—Retail Business District.
• Sec. 58-84. - Class G—Commercial Business District.
• Sec. 58-85. - Class H—Light Industrial District.
• Secs. 58-86—58-113. - Reserved.

DIVISION 3. - NONCUSTOMARY USES

• Sec. 58-114. - Accessory buildings.
• Sec. 58-115. - Temporary buildings.
• Sec. 58-116. - Incidental uses.
• Sec. 58-117. - Signs.
• Secs. 58-118—58-147. - Reserved.

ARTICLE IV. - HEIGHT, PLACEMENT, SIZE AND PARKING AREA REGULATIONS

• Sec. 58-148. - Established.
• Sec. 58-149. - Information required.
• Secs. 58-150—58-179. - Reserved.

ARTICLE V. - SPECIAL AREA REGULATIONS

• Sec. 58-180. - Vision clearance on corner lots.
• Sec. 58-181. - Front yard.
• Sec. 58-182. - Side and rear yards.
• Sec. 58-183. - Lot area.
• Sec. 58-184. - Lot designation.
• Sec. 58-185. - Lot area not to be diminished.
• Secs. 58-186—58-208. - Reserved.

ARTICLE VI. - NONCONFORMING USES

• Sec. 58-209. - Defined.
• Sec. 58-210. - Compliance.
• Sec. 58-211. - Change of use.
• Sec. 58-212. - Regulations.
• Sec. 58-213. - Destruction.
• Secs. 58-214—58-234. - Reserved.