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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSupplement No. 03 - 1974 Code of Ordinances SUPPLEMENT NO. 3 CODE OF ORDINANCES City of EULESS, TEXAS Looseleaf Supplement This Supplement contains all ordinances deemed advisable to be included at this time through Ordinance No. 505, en- acted March 23, 1976. See Code Comparative Table, page 1470. Remove old pages Insert new pages xiii, xiv xiii, xiv 157 through 161 157 through 163 207 through 214 207 through 224 265 through 278 265, 266, 267 289, 290 289, 290, 290.1 299, 300, 301 299 through 302 1331, 1332 1331, 1332, 1332.1 1339, 1340 1339, 1340 1469 1469, 1470 Index pages Index pages 1497 through 1506.1 1497 through 1506.1 1529 through 1532 1529 through 1532.1 1539, 1540, 1540.1 1539, 1540, 1540.1 Place this instruction sheet inside front cover of Code. Retain until each subsequent Supplement is inserted. MUNICIPAL CODE CORPORATION Tallahassee, Florida December 22, 1976 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Officials of City at Time of Codification iii Preface v Ordinance Adopting Code ix PART I THE CHARTER Charter 1 Art. I. Incorporation, Form of Government and Powers 1 Art. II. City Council 7 Art. III. Elections 12.1 Art. IV. Initiative, Referendum and Recall _____ 17 Art. V. Administrative Organization 22 Art. VI. Municipal Court 25 Art. VII. Finance 26 Art. VIII. Bonds, Warrants and Other Evi- �� dence of Indebtedness 29 Art. IX. Taxation $2 Art. X. Planning 36 Art. XI. Franchises and Public Utilities 38 Art. XII. General Provisions 42 Art. XIII. Parks and Recreation 48 Art. XIV. Library Board 49 Charter Comparative Table 95 PART II CODE OF ORDINANCES Chapter 1. General Provisions 99 2. Administration 153 Art. I. In General 153 Art. II. Civil Service System 159 3. Animals and Rabies Control 207 Supp. No. 3 xiii EULESS CODE Chapter Page 4: Buildings and Structures 265 Art. I. In General 265 Art. II. Moving Buildings 266 Art. III. Signs and Billboards 280 Art. IV. Electrical 288 Div. 1. Generally 288 Div. 2. Inspectors 290 Div. 3. Licenses 293 Div. 4. Permits 297 Art. V. Plumbing and Gas Fitting 299 Art. VI. Fences and Obstructions 300 5. Finance and Taxation 351 6. Fire Protection and Prevention 451 Art. I. In General __ 451 Art. II. Fire Department 454 Art. III. Fire Marshal 456 Art. IV. Transportation, Handling and Stor- age of Volatiles 462 7. Garbage, Trash, Weeds and Abandoned Property 525 Art. I. In General _._ 525 Art. IL Grass and Weeds 531 Art. III. Littering_._ 532 Art. IV. Abandoned, Derelict and Lost Per- sonal Property 534 8. Health and Sanitation 589 Art. I. In General 589 Art. II. Air Pollution Control 590 Art. III. Swimming Pools 600 9. Reserved 655 10. Occupational Licenses and Regulations 755 Art. I. In General 755 Supp. No. 3 xiv § 2-9 ADMINISTRATION § 2-16 them. Vacancies shall be filled by the authority who appointed such member for the unexpired term of any member whose term becomes vacant. (Ord.No.394, § II, 2-23-71) Sec. 2-10. Authorization of additional municipal courts and judges by council. (a) The Euless city council shall have the right and author- ity from time to time, by appropriate resolution, to estab- lish additional municipal courts which courts, when so estab- lished, shall be courts of full stature and equal dignity with the present and existing Euless municipal court. (b) The Euless city council shall, by appropriate resolution, have the authority from time to time to also name additional judges and/or associate judges to preside over and perform the judicial functions attendant each of the municipal courts of the City of Euless. (c) Each of such municipal judges and/or associate judges shall serve at the pleasure of the Euless city council and may be removed, without cause shown, at any time and from time to time, at the pleasure of the Euless city council. Such mu- nicipal judges and any associate municipal judges shall be appointed without term to serve as herein provided at the pleasure of the Euless city council. (d) The judges and associate judges of the Euless munici- pal courts shall be compensated in an amount and manner as same may from time to time be precribed by the Euless city council. (e) Each of such municipal judges and associate judges shall have full authority and concurrent jurisdiction to pre- side in the court or courts primarily assigned one to the other and at any time and from time to time in the absence of the other. Each of such judges and/or associate judges shall be of equal stature and dignity with concurrent jurisdiction one with the other, each with full right, power and authority to perform each and every judicial function authorized by the Supp. No. 3 157 § 2-10 EULESS CODE § 2-50 charter and ordinances of said city, the statutes, constitu- tion and laws of the State of Texas. (Ord. No. 474, §§ 1-5, 7-20-74) Editor's note—Ord. No. 474, §§ 1-5, adopted July 20, 1974, did not specifically amend the Code. Therefore, codification herein as § 2-10 was at the discretion of the editor. Sec. 2-11. Standing reward for conviction of persons damag- ing public property; payment. (a) A standing reward of fifty dollars ($50.00) is hereby offered by the City of Euless, Texas, for the information lead- ing to the arrest and conviction of any person who unlawfully, wilfully, maliciously, wantonly, negligently or otherwise shall injure, deface, destroy, remove or knock down any real or personal property, and street sign or traffic-control device belonging to such city within the city limits of the City of Euless. Said reward is to be paid out of the general fund of the city to the person or persons so furnishing the informa- --� tion leading to the arrest and conviction of persons guilty of said offense. (b) The payment of such reward shall be made by the city manager of the City of Euless upon the recommendation of the chief of police of the City of Euless, who shall be the official of the city charged with the responsibility of making the determination as to whether or not the requirements for such reward hereinbefore provided shall have been properly fulfilled. (Ord. No.496, 11-25-75) Editor's note—'Ord. No. 496, adopted Nov. 25, 1975,did not specifically amend the Code. Codification herein as § 2-11 was, therefore, at the discretion of the editor. Cross reference—Removing, mutilating park or playground property, §§ 12-7, 12-8. Secs. 2-12-2-50. Reserved. Supp. No. 3 158 § 2-51 ADMINISTRATION § 2-53 ARTICLE II. CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM* Sec. 2-51. Title. This article shall be known as the "Revised and Restated Civil Service Ordinance of the City of Euless, Texas." (Ord. No. 498, Art. I, 1-27-76) Sec. 2-52. Definitions. The following, when used in this article, shall have the meaning respectively ascribed to them: Commission: The Euless Civil Service Commission as estab- lished by section 2-53 hereof. Commissioners: A quorum of the members of the Euless Civil Service Commission. Employee: All permanent, full-time employees of the City of Euless, Texas, other than the Euless City Manager. Council: A quorum of the duly elected and qualified mem- bers of the city council of the City of Euless, Texas. Personnel and civil service officer: A city employee or official appointed by the city manager to be responsible to the city manager for the day-to-day maintenance of the city's personnel and civil service system. (Ord. No. 498, Art. II, 1-27-76) Sec. 2-53. Civil service commission established. There is hereby established a Euless Civil Service Commis- sion to be comprised of three (3) permanent members and as many alternate members as the Euless City Council shall appoint. Alternate members shall serve in the absence of permanent members and shall be called to serve in the order *Editor's note—Ord. No. 498, Arts. I—XI, adopted Jan. 27, 1976, specifically amended the Code by revising §§ 2-51-2-61. At the dis- cretion of the editor, said ordinance has been codified as superseding said section, which had been derived from Ord. No. 443, Arts. I—XI, adopted April 10, 1973. Supp. No. 3 159 § 2-53 EULESS CODE § 2-55 of their seniority. When sitting as commissioners, alternate members shall have the same power and authority as perma- nent members. The members of the commission shall be resi- dents of the City of Euless and shall be appointed by the Euless City Council for a term of three (3) years. The initial members of the commission shall be appointed for terms of one, two (2) and three (3) years, respectively, and all subse- quent appointees shall be appointed for a full three-year term so that one member of such commission shall be appointed in each year. The Euless City Council shall have the authority to remove any member of the civil service commission at any time, without cause. The Euless City Council shall also fill, for the unexpired term thereof, any vacancies which may arise for any reason in the membership of such commission. The commission members shall receive no compensation other than travel expenses and other expenses incurred in the discharge of their duties. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum. (Ord.No. 498,Art. III, 1-27-70 Sec. 2-54. Commission chairman. Upon creation of the Euless Civil Service Commission, the Euless City Council will designate one of such original ap- pointees as chairman of the Euless Civil Service Commission. Such chairman shall serve for a term of one year in such capacity. Annually and thereafter on the anniversary of such appointment, a chairman shall be elected among the members of such commission. It shall be the function of such chairman to preside over meetings of the Euless Civil Service Commis- sion and to report periodically to the Euless City Council. (Ord. No. 498,Art. IV, 1-27-76) Sec. 2-55. Rules and regulations. Upon its creation, the Euless Civil Service Commission, with the advice and counsel of the Euless City Attorney and the Euless City Manager, shall request the city manager to prepare rules and regulations consistent with this article for the administration of the Euless Civil Service System as established hereby, which rules and regulations_hall become Supp. No. 3 �. 160 § 2-55 ADMINISTRATION § 2-57 final upon approval of the Euless City Council. The commis- sion and/or the city manager shall, from time to time, review such rules and regulations and recommend modifica- tions, amendments and changes thereto with the advice of the other to the Euless City Council, which modifications, amendments and changes shall become final upon approval of the Euless City Council. Such rules and regulations shall establish procedures for: The proper conduct of the business of the commission; a system for the testing, examination and qualification of applicants for employment with the City of Euless; certification to the appointing authority of those applicants qualified pursuant to the rules and regulations of such commission; the establishment of rules and regulations constituting cause for removal or suspension of employees; establishing a system of job derscriptions and salary classi- fications; providing for vacations, sick leave, promotion, demotion, seniority, tenure, layoffs, leaves of absence, dis- missals, suspensions and disciplinary action; and procedures for the filing and determination of employee grievances and appeals. (Ord. No. 498,Art. V, 1-27-76) Sec. 2-56. Employment requisites. No person making application for entrance into the civil service system of the City of Euless or seeking advancement thereon, shall be discriminated against as a result of race, color, creed, sex or political affiliation or persuasion. (Ord. No. 498, Art. VI, 1-27-76) Sec. 2-57. Status of present employees. Any person who is an employee on the effective date of this article shall not be required to take any competitive examination or perform any other act or fulfill any additional requirements to maintain his present enrollment or position. This article shall in no way invalidate, modify nor affect any prior act or ruling of the Euless Civil Service Commission nor any act or ruling of city officials pursuant to prior rules and regulations of the Euless Civil Service System, it being the intention of the Euless City Council not to effect retroactively Supp. No. 3 161 § 2-57 EULESS CODE § 2-59 the amendments effected hereby, so as to adversely affect the existing status of any employee of the city. (Ord. No. 498, Art. VII, 1-27-76) Sec. 2-58. Exemption from rules and regluations. The rules and regulations established for the Euless Civil Service System shall exempt from their application the fol- lowing: (a) The requirements of competitive examinations, cer- tifications and retention in the capacity so employed of the following: (1) The city manager; (2) The Euless City Secretary; (3) The Euless City Attorney; (4) The Euless City Engineer; (5) The Euless Municipal Judge; (6) All department heads; (7) Staff and administrative assistants. Such employees, if otherwise qualified, however, shall be entitled to all other rights, privileges and benefits afforded all other employees under the Euless Civil Service System. (b) Persons employed to make or conduct a temporary or special inquiry or study, investigation, survey or exam- ination on behalf of the Euless Civil Service Commis- sion, the Euless City Council, or the Euless City Man- ager. (Ord. No. 498, Art. VIII, 1-27-76) Sec. 2-59. Political activity of employees. No person under the Euless Civil Service System shall be under any obligation to contribute to any political fund or to render any political service while in such employ. No em- ployee shall directly or indirectly solicit or receive or be in Supp. No. 3 162 § 2-59 ADMINISTRATION § 2-61 any manner concerned in soliciting or receiving any assess-- ment, subscription or contribution for any political purpose whatsoever involving election to office with the City of Euless, nor shall any employee take part in political management of affairs or campaigns involving election to office with the City of Euless, other than to cast his vote or express privately his opinion. This section shall not apply to an employee sign- ing a petition for or endorsing for publication the election or recall of an elective official of the City of Euless, providing such employee does not circulate such petition or endorse- ment instrument. (Ord.No. 498, Art.IX, 1-27-76) Sec. 2-60. Prohibited acts. No person, firm or corporation shall make any false state- ment, certificate, mark, rating or report with regard to any test, certification or appointment made under any provision of the Euless Civil Service Ordinance or in any manner com- mit or attempt to commit any fraud preventing the impartial application of such system, nor shall any person directly or indirectly, give, render, pay, offer, solicit or accept any money, service or other valuable consideration for any appointment, proposed appointment, promotion or proposed promotion to, or any advantage in, a position of employment with the City of Euless, Texas. No person, firm or corporation shall further defeat, deceive or obstruct any person in his right to examina- tion, eligibility, certification or appointment under the Euless Civil Service System or furnish to any person any special or secret information for the purpose of affecting the rights or prospects of any person with respect to employment in the Euless Civil Service System. (Ord. No. 498, Art. X, 1-27-76) Sec. 2-61. Penalty for violation. Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the terms and provisions of this article shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in an amount not to exceed two hundred dollars ($200.00). Each such violation shall be deemed a separate offense and shall be punishable as such hereunder. (Ord. No. 498, Art. X, 1-27-76) [The next page is 20 7] Supp. No. 3 163 Chapter 3 ANIMALS AND RABIES CONTROL* Sec. 3-1. Definitions. For the purpose of this chapter, the following terms, phrases, words or their derivation shall have the meaning given herein. When not consistent with the context, words used in the plural number include the singular; words used in the singular include the plural number. The word "shall" is always mandatory and not merely directory. (a) Animal: Any member of the group of living beings generally capable of spontaneous and rapid motor re- sponse to stimulation, specifically excluding human beings. (b) Dog:All members of the canine family. (c) Cat: All members of the cat family that are domesti- cated. (d) Domestical animal: Those animals which are naturally tame and gentle, or which by long continued association with man have become thoroughly domesticated and are now reduced to such a state of subjection that they no longer possess the disposition or inclination to escape. (e) Wild animals: The term "wild animals" shall mean animals which are usually not domestic animals and shall include but not be limited to lions,tigers, leopards, panthers, bears, wolves, alligators, crocodiles, apes, foxes, elephants, rhinoceroses, buffalo, poisonous rep- tiles and other like animals. *Editor's note—Ord. No. 500, Art. I, adopted March 23, 1976, spe- cifically amended the Code by repealing former Ch. 3, §§ 3-1-3-4, 3-20-3-26, 3-30-3-41, and adopting in lien thereof new Ch. 3, §§ 3-1-3-35, pertaining to the same subject matter. Formerly Ch. 3 had been derived from Ord. No. 94, §§ 1.01-1.09, 2.01, 2.02, 3.01-3.12, 4-8-58,and Ord.No.494,adopted Nov. 25, 1975. Cross reference—Teasing, injuring or killing animals in parks, § 12-9. Supp. No. 3 207 § 3-1 EULESS CODE § 3-1 (1) Fish: Certain species of fish shall be considered under the wild category such as eels and piranha, which are considered to be dangerous to man, or walking catfish, which are dangerous to the bal- anced environment of lakes and streams. (f) Fowl or bird: A bird of any kind, including the follow- ing: (1) Domestic: Such as canary, chicken, parakeet, par- rot, turkeys,but not limited to these. (2) Wild: Such as blackbird, cardinal, crow, blue jay, robin, sparrow,but not limited to these. (3) Game: Such as dove, duck, goose, pigeon, quail, but not limited to these. (g) Livestock: Domestic animals generally used or raised on a farm for profit or use, including but not limited to cattle, cows, sheep, pigs, bulls, stallions, jacks, hogs, and sows. (h) Running at large: To be free of physical restraint be- yond an enclosed or fenced area. Voice control shall not be deemed restraint. (i) Owner: The owner of an animal is any person, firm or corporation or association who have, harbor or keep, or cause or permit to be harbored or kept, or has in his care, or who permits an animal to remain on or about his premises. (j) Animal warden: Employee of the City of Euless ap- pointed by the city manager to supervise the operation and maintenance of the city animal shelter and to help carry out and enforce the provisions of this chapter. (k) Residential purposes: Any property zoned for or utilized as a multifamily, fourplex, triplex, duplex, single-family dwelling or mobile home. (1) Harbored in extreme weather conditions: Said phrase shall mean being enclosed in a pen or cage or tethered without having access to shelter and water. Supp. No. 3 208 § 3-1 ANIMALS AND RADIES CONTROL § 3-5 (m) Powers of citizens and officers: Any officer or citizen of the City of Euless is hereby authorized to take up and deliver to the animal warden any animals mentioned in this chapter that may be found running at large in the corporate limits of the city. (Ord. No. 500, Art. I,3-23-76) Sec. 3-2. Animals generally; running at large. (a) It shall be unlawful and a nuisance for any person raising or keeping any animal or fowl to permit any such ani- mal or fowl to run at large within the city or go upon the premises of another; provided, however, that this subsection does not apply to dogs and cats, which animals shall be regu- lated by subsection (b). The city shall establish a prima facie case by proving the ownership of the animal and that it was running at large. (b) The owner or harborer of any dog or cat is responsible for preventing his or her dog or cat from running at large within the city, and the city shall establish a prima facie case by proving ownership or harborage of the dog or cat and that it was running at large, and the only defense to said prima facie case is that said dog or cat was stolen and was attempting to return to its owner's or harborer's premises. (Ord.No. 500, Art. I, 3-23-76) Sec. 3-3. Abandonment of animals in city. It shall be unlawful to abandon or dump any animal in the City of Euless. (Ord. No. 500,Art. I, 3-23-76) Sec. 3-4. Slaughtering prohibited. It shall be unlawful to maintain any property for the pur- pose of slaughtering any animal or animals. (Ord. No. 500, Art. I, 3-23-76) Sec. 3-5. Biting, scratching or attacking any person. It shall be unlawful for any person to own, harbor, main- tain or keep any animal that bites, scratches or attacks any Supp. No. 3 209 § 3-5 EULESS CODE § 3-10 person unprovoked; provided, the person scratched or bitten was not trespassing upon the property of the person main- taining or keeping such animal. (Ord. No. 500, Art. I, 3-23-76) Sec. 3-6. Barking or howling. It shall be unlawful for anyone to harbor or keep on his premises or in or about his premises under his control, any animal which by loud or unusual barking or howling, or by noise of any type, causes the peace and quiet of the neighbor- hood or the occupants of the adjacent premises to be dis- turbed. (Ord. No. 500,Art. I, 3-23-76) Sec. 3-7. Sanitary condition of pens. It shall be unlawful for any person to maintain any pen, enclosure, yard or area for any animal in an unsanitary, of- fensive or disagreeable manner. (Ord. No. 500, Art. I, 3- 23-76) Sec. 3-8. Restriction on number of dogs, cats, or any other animals or combination of both, to be kept in resi- dential premises. It shall be unlawful to keep or harbor more than four (4) dogs, cats, or any other animals or combination of these be- yond the normal weaning age on any premises used or zoned for residential purposes, with the exception of those listed in section 3-11 of this chapter. (Ord. No. 500, Art. I, 3-23-76) Sec. 3-9. Standing of bull, stallion or jack. It shall be unlawful for the owner or harborer of any bull, stallion or jack to permit or cause to be permitted the stand- ing of any such bull, stallion or jack within the city limits, unless the standing is in an enclosed structure. (Ord. No. 500, Art. I,3-23-76) Sec. 3-10. Hogs, sows, pigs in city. It shall be unlawful to maintain and keep any hog, sow, or pig in the City of Euless. (Ord. No. 500, Art. I, 3-23-76) Supp. No. 3 210 § 3-11 ANIMALS AND RABIES CONTROL § 3-13 Sec. 3-11. Restrictions on size and locations of area for keep- ing livestock,etc. (a) It shall be unlawful to keep and maintain any mule, donkey, horse, mare, colt, bull, cow, calf, sheep, goat, cattle or livestock at a distance closer than fifty (50) feet from any building located on adjoining property that is used for human habitation or on a lot or parcel of land that does not contain at least seven thousand two hundred (7,200) square feet per animal. (b) Once the requirements as stated in section 3-11(a) are met, then the square footage that is available on said lot for the livestock to be housed on shall be a minimum of one thousand (1,000) square feet per animal. (Ord. No. 500, Art. I,3-23-76) Sec. 3-12. Riding or driving animals on sidewalks or streets. It shall be unlawful for anyone to ride or drive a horse or mule on a public sidewalk or within the public street right- of-way except on the main-traveled portion of the street or right-of-way. (Ord.No. 500,Art. I, 3-23-76) Sec. 3-13. Killing, trapping, etc., animals and fowl prohibited except in certain instances. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to willfully wound, trap, maim, or cripple by any method any animal, bird or fowl, or sick animal. It shall also be unlawful to kill any animal, bird or fowl, except domesticated fowl considered as general tablefare such as chicken or turkey, within the city. This section does not apply to any city officials carrying out programs for the preservation of the health, safety and gen- eral welfare of its citizens, or destroying an injured or sick animal. (b) The animal warden or his delegated employee shall have the right of ingress on any property within the city in order to carry out programs for the preservation of the health, safety and general welfare of the city's citizens, and Supp. No. 3 211 § 3-13 EULESS CODE § 3-13 to determine the condition of an animal, bird or fowl. But in no event shall the animal warden enter a structure used for human habitation unless he first secures a search warrant. If one of the following conditions is found, the animal, bird or fowl may be impounded and the owner shall be guilty of violating this chapter. The conditions are: (1) Abandoned without food or water for a period of more than seventy-two (72) hours. (2) Abused, (wounded, maimed, trapped, beaten or crip- pled) or neglected (improper feeding to maintain nor- mal body tone and responses, or infected with para- sites),or kept or harbored in extreme weather conditions without shelter or protection. (3) Adult animal restrained on a leash, chain, or other re- straining line less than eight (8) feet in length, unless being exercised by a person in control of said animal or enclosed in an area less than twenty (20) square feet, except when the animal is being restrained by the City of Euless, a licensed veterinarian, or a bona fide humane organization. (c) If the director of public health has reason to believe that an animal, bird or fowl is being tortured, caused to fight with another animal, bird or fowl, seriously overworked, unreasonably abandoned, unreasonably deprived of necessary food, care or shelter, cruelly confined, abused (wounded, maimed, trapped, beaten or crippled, or kept or harbored in extreme weather conditions without shelter or protection), or the owner or persons having custody and control over the ani- mal, bird or fowl has been convicted in the county court under Section 42.11 of the Texas Penal Code, the animal warden may cause the animal, bird or fowl to be impounded in the City of Euless pound or direct that after impoundment the animal, bird or fowl may be cared fo:r by any person or agency if the animal warden deems such person or agency better able to provide the care and treatment necessary to provide a health- ful and peaceful environment for said animal, bird or fowl. After impoundment of the animal, bird or fowl, the animal Supp. No. 3 212 § 3-13 ANIMALS AND RABIES CONTROL § 3-13 warden shall within a reasonable time give appropriate notice to the owner, any society located within the City of Euless whose purpose is to provide care, food and attention to animals in distress, and the local newspaper by certified mail at least five (5) days prior to a hearing to determine if the animal, bird or fowl has been so mistreated. Conviction of the owner or person in possession and control over the ani- mal, bird or fowl, in county court for violation of Sec- tion 42.11 of the Texas Penal Code involving the animal, bird or fowl, shall be prima facie evidence that the animal, bird or fowl has been tortured, seriously over- worked, unreasonably abandoned, unreasonably deprived of necessary food, care, shelter, cruelly confined, abused or improperly harbored. If after the hearing the animal warden determines the animal, bird or fowl has been tortured, caused to fight with another animal, bird or fowl, seriously over- worked, unreasonably abandoned, unreasonably deprived of necessary food, care or shelter, cruelly confined, abused (wounded, maimed, trapped, beaten or crippled, or kept or harbored in extreme weather conditions without shelter or protection by the owner or person having former custody or control over said animal), then in the interest of humane treatment of the animal, bird or fowl, he shall deny return of the animal, bird or fowl and the owner and/or the person having former custody and control over said animal, bird or fowl shall never be permitted to own or have custody or control over said creature. The decision of the animal warden shall be issued within ten (10) days of the hearing. If the animal warden finds that the animal, bird or fowl has not been so treated, he shall cause the animal to be returned to the owner or person having former custody or control over the animal. If the animal warden denies return of the animal to the owner or person having former custody or control over the animal, he shall sell the animal to the high- est bidder at an auction conducted for that purpose. Notice of the auction shall not be posted until after the five (5) day appeal period to the city manager has expired. Notice of said auction shall be posted on a city hall bulletin Supp. No. 3 213 § 3-13 EULESS CODE § 3-15. board, City Hall, 201 N. Ector, Euless, Texas, ten (10) days prior to the date of the sale. Should the animal have been boarded with a private citizen or association whose purpose is to aid animals in distress, said citizen or association shall be allowed an amount out of the proceeds of the sale equal to the per day impoundment fee permitted by section 3-17. If the animal has been impounded at the city pound, the city shall be entitled to the impoundment fees permitted by section 3-17. The balance of the bid amount after payment of impoundment fees, if any, shall be paid to the former owner of the animal. Should the animal warden be unable to sell the animal at auction, he may give the animal to the Humane Society, Inc. Should the owner of the animal, bird or fowl be dissatisfied with the decision of the animal warden, he may appeal said decision in writing within five (5) days of receipt of the decision of the animal warden to the city man- ager, who may affirm the decision of the animal warden or overrule same and order return of the animal, bird or fowl to the owner. Appeal to the city manager shall be a public hearing with notices given as required of the animal warden. Decision of the city manager shall be in writing no later than fifteen (15), days after the day of hearing. (Ord. No. 500, Art. I,3-23-76) Sec. 3-14. Keeping of wild animals and reptiles; regulations. It shall be unlawful for any person to keep or harbor any wild animal or reptile within the city limits of the city unless the same is kept in a cage sufficient to contain such animal or reptile at all times. If such wild animal or reptile be per- mitted or allowed to escape, the person who was keeping or harboring same immediately prior to its escape shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (Ord. No. 500, Art. I, 3-23-76) Sec. 3-15. Animal warden duties. It shall be the duty of the animal warden and his assist- ants under the supervision o:f the police chief to carry out all applicable provisions of this chapter, and to pick up and im- pound all animals found to be in violation of this chapter. (Ord. No. 500, Art. I, 3-23-76) Supp. No. 3 214 § 3-16 ANIMALS AND RABIES CONTROL § 3-17 Sec. 3-16. Disposition of impounded animals. Once an animal has been impounded for a period of three (3) days and not redeemed by the owner, the animal warden shall at his sole judgment forthwith destroy the animal, place the animal for sale, or turn the animal over to the depart- ment of parks and recreation for display in public zoos. The department of finance shall be in charge of selling of all impounded animals. If an animal is placed for sale by the ani- mal warden, the director of finance or his delegated agent shall have published in a newspaper of general circulation the description of the animal, the name of the owner, if any, that the sale will be for the purpose of defraying cost of impounding, the location and hour of sale and that the sale will be held on the next regular business day of the city after date of publishing of notice of sale. If the animal is not sold at the sale, the animal warden may destroy it or offer it for sale again. The purchaser of any unvaccinated dog or cat shall have it vaccinated within three (3) days after purchase, or the city shall have the right of immediate return of the animal to the animal shelter. (Ord. No. 500, Art. I, 3-23-76), Sec. 3-17. Shelter fees. '(a) The following shall be the fees charged as poundage for all animals except cattle, horses, cows and livestock: (1) For taking in, impounding and care of animal $10.00 (2) Age is less than normal weaning age 2.00 (3) If animal has not been vaccinated, the current vaccination fee will be paid before release of ani- mal 5.00* *Current fee charged by local veterinarians is subject to change without notice. (b) The following shall be the fees charged as poundage for all cattle, horses, cows and livestock: (1) For taking up, impounding and care of animal ____$25.00 (c) The fee for newspaper advertisement: The actual cost as determined from time to time; and in the event more than Supp. No. 3 215 § 3-17 EULESS CODE § 3-19 one animal is advertised in the same advertisement, the cost per head shall be divided equally among the animals sold or redeemed. (d) The following shall be the fees charged for handling and disposing of dead animals: (1) The city animal control forces shall collect all dogs, cats or etc., from veterinarians or animal hospitals for a charge of, per animal $ 2.00 (2) Livestock 15.00 (e) All fees may be changed by the city manager or the city council without notice. The fee schedule shall be posted in the city offices for ten (10) days and will become effective at the end of this period. (Ord. No. 500, Art. I, 3-23-76) Sec. 3-18. Sale of baby chicks, etc., as pets or novelties pro- hibited. It shall be unlawful for any person to sell, offer for sale, --� barter or give away baby chicks, ducklings or other fowl, rabbits or hamsters as novelties, whether or not dyed, colored or otherwise artificially treated; provided, however, that this section shall not be construed to prohibit the display or sale of natural chicks, ducklings or other fowl in proper brooder facilities for hatcheries or stores engaged in the business of selling the same to be raised for commercial purposes, or the sale of rabbits or hamsters as pets. (Ord. No. 500,Art. I, 3-23-76) Sec. 3-19. Redemption. The owner of any impounded animal may reclaim same as follows: (a) Before sale by: (1) Paying all accrued expenses. ,(b) After sale by: (1) Paying the purchaser the amount paid by him for the animal and his reasonable expense incurred in Supp. No. 3 216 § 3-19 ANIMALS AND RABIES CONTROL § 3-21 the buying and caring for such animal; provided that the owner so redeems the animal within thirty (30) days after the date of sale; otherwise, the animal shall become absolute property of the pur- chaser. (Ord. No. 500,Art. I,3-23-76) Sec. 3-20. Sale liability. The city does not in any way warrant the title or owner- ship of any animal sold at the pound, and in the event any lawsuit is filed by the prior owner or anyone having an in- terest in the animal, the purchaser of said animal agrees to indemnify the city and accept the full responsibilities in re- gard to the suit. The city does not warrant the health or physical condition of any animal which it may sell. (Ord. No. 500,Art. I, 3-23-76) Sec. 3-21. Annual immunization of dogs, cats, or any other animal required; vaccination tag requirement. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to own or keep any dog, cat or any other animal beyond the normal weaning age in the city unless the dog, cat or other animal is immu- nized annually against rabies by a state licensed veterinarian in an amount sufficient to produce an immunity. Young dogs, cats or other animals shall be vaccinated within thirty (30) days after they have reached the normal weaning age. Unvaccinated dogs, cats, or other animals acquired or moved into the city shall be vaccinated within thirty (30) days after purchase or arrival, unless under normal weaning age. (b) The veterinarian shall supply the owner of an animal that he has vaccinated a vaccination tag which will have stamped upon it the veterinarian's name and vaccination certificate number. It shall be unlawful for the owner to have, harbor or keep, or to cause or permit to be harbored or kept, any dog or cat without a current vaccination tag fastened securely to a harness or collar worn about the shoulders or neck of the dog or cat. (Ord. No. 500, Art. I, 3-23-76) Supp. No. 3 217 § 3-22 EULESS CODE § 3-22 Sec. 3-22. Vaccination certificate required; display upon re- quest. (a) Every person owning or keeping any dog or cat im- munized against rabies, as provided in section 3-20, shall pro- cure a written vaccination certificate, signed by the veteri- narian administering the vaccine, giving an accurate descrip- tion of the animal, date of immunization, and the name and address of the owner. (b) The animal warden or his duly delegated employee or any police officer may request to see a vaccination certificate at any time, and the failure of said owner or person in pos- session of said dog or cat to exhibit said vaccination upon request, shall constitute an offense under this article. (c) All dogs six (6) months of age or over which are kept, harbored or maintained by their owners within the cor- porate limits of the city shall be licensed and vaccinated. Dog licenses shall be issued by the city treasurer or by his agents upon payment of one dollar ($1.00) for each dog. Before a dog license will be issued, the owner of the dog must present a certificate from a licensed veterinarian showing that said dog has been vaccinated within the preceding twelve (12) months. The owner shall state his name and address, and the breed, color and sex of the dog to be licensed. Said license shall be good for the calendar year, January 1st to December 31st. (d) Upon payment of the license fee, the city shall issue to the owner a license certificate and a metal tag having stamped thereon the year for which it is issued, and the num- ber corresponding with the number on the certificate. Such tag shall at all times be securely attached to a collar or harness around the neck of the animal. In case a tag is lost, a dupli- cate will be issued by the city treasurer or his agents upon presentation of the receipt showing the payment of a license fee for the calendar year. Dog tags shall not be transferable from one dog to another, and no refunds shall be made. (Ord. No. 500, Art. I,3-23-76) Supp. No. 3 218 § 3-23 ANIMALS AND RABIES CONTROL § 3-24 Sec. 3-23. Destruction of certain dogs authorized. Any police officer, health officer, animal warden or their designated assistants may kill any female dog in heat, any dog suspected of having rabies, or any dog manifesting a disposition to bite, which such dogs are found at large. (Ord. No.500, Art.I, 3-23-76) Sec. 3-24. Animals suspected of rabies; held for observation. (a) Every stray animal that has rabies, or symptoms there- of, or any stray animal that bites, scratches or otherwise attacks any person within the City of Euless, shall be im- pounded and held in strict isolation for a period of ten (10) days for observation in the city animal shelter. (b) The owner, keeper or person in charge of any animal that has rabies, or that has been exposed to rabies, or that has symptoms thereof, or that has bitten, scratched or other- wise attacked any person within the City of Euless, shall, on demand, turn over said animal to the animal warden or his duly delegated employee. (c) Every animal that has rabies, or symptoms thereof, shall be held in strict isolation for a period of ten (10) days for observation in the city animal shelter or any licensed veterinary hospital of the owner's choosing within the city limits. (d) No animal so held or confined for observation of rabies shall be released to the owner until a•licensed veterinarian or animal warden or his designated agent certifies that the animal has been held for the specific time and is demonstrat- ing no clinical symptons of rabies. (e) The body of any animal that has died of rabies shall not be disposed of except as directed by the animal warden or his duly designated employee. (f) All examinations by a veterinarian shall be at the own- er's expense. (Ord. No. 500,Art. I,3-23-76) Supp. No. 3 219 § 3-25 EULESS CODE § 3-25 Sec. 3-25. Dog or cat that bites person; confinement; notice to owner; examination; release or destruction. (a) This section is applicable only to dogs and cats under certain circumstances and does not apply to dogs or cats that have rabies,or symptoms thereof,or that have been exposed to rabies or that have not been vaccinated and licensed in ac- cordance with the provisions of this chapter. (b) It shall be the duty of the animal warden or his duly designated employee when a complaint is received that a dog or cat has bitten a person to take the dog or cat into custody and to notify the owner of the dog or cat if known. The dog or cat shall be held in strict isolation for observa- tion for a period of ten (10) days in the city animal shelter, or in any licensed veterinary hospital of the owner's choos- ing within the city limits, unless the owner agrees to the following: (1) Have the dog or cat examined by a licensed veterinarian ---� or the animal warden, or his duly designated agent and, if it be found after such an examination that the dog or cat has no clinical symptons of rabies and has been immunized in compliance with section 3-20 of this chapter, then said dog or cat may be released to the owner upon his signing an agreement to have the animal penned up for observation for a ten (10), day period and to have the animal re-examined by a li- censed veterinarian or the animal warden. If said dog or cat has not been immunized as required by section 3-20 hereof, then such animal shall be confined at the owner's expense, in accordance with section 3-22. In any case, the dog, cat or other animal while penned up for observation during the ten (10) day period shall be made accessible for observation by the animal warden or his duly designated agent at any time upon request being made. (2) If upon re-examination the dog or cat is found to have rabies or is suspected of having rabies, such dog or cat shall be returned to the animal warden or his duly Supp. No. 3 220 § 3-25 ANIMALS AND RADIES CONTROL § 3-29 designated employee and confined in accordance with section 3-22 until a definite diagnosis has been made. (Ord.No. 500, Art. I,3-23-76), Sec. 3-26. Removal after observation period. Dogs, cats or other animals which are not removed from the city animal shelter within twenty-four (24) hours after the expiration of the ten (10) day observation period shall be impounded and may be sold or destroyed or disposed of in the manner permitted by section 3-16. (Ord. No. 500, Art. I, 3-23-76) Sec. 3-27. Reporting of rabies cases by veterinarians. • All veterinarians will report in writing all clinical or suspect- ed cases of rabies under their care, to the animal warden or his duly designated employee within twenty-four (24) hours after the animal is admitted to a hospital or visited, giving: (1) Location of the veterinary hospital; (2) Name and address of the owner; (3) Location of the animal; (4) Names and addresses of persons bitten; and (5) A negative statement if no persons were bitten. (Ord. No. 500,Art. I,3-23-76) Sec. 3-28. Animals which have died of rabies. The heads of animals that have died of rabies or are sus- pected of having died of rabies shall be turned over to the animal warden or his duly designated employee or a licensed veterinarian for dispatch to an authorized laboratory for diagnosis. (Ord. No. 500, Art. I,3-23-76) Sec. 3-29. Duty of person knowing of animals exhibiting symptoms of rabies. Whenever any animal is infected with rabies or suspected of being infected with rabies, or has been bitten by an ani- Supp. No. 3 221 § 3-29 EULESS CODE § 3-30 mal known or suspected of being infected with rabies, the owner of the animal or any person having knowledge thereof shall immediately notify the animal warden or his duly desig- nated employee where the animal may be found, and all par- ticulars of the incident. (Ord. No. 500, Art. I, 3-23-76) Sec. 3-30. Duty of owner of dog or other animal bitten by rabid animal or one suspected of being rabid. (a) The animal warden or his duly delegated employee shall serve notice in writing upon an owner of any animal known or suspected of being infected with rabies, requiring said owner to have said dog, cat or other animal examined by a licensed veterinarian within twenty-four (24) hours, and said animal confined until the ten (10) day observation period of the suspected rabid animal is over and there is a definite diag- nosis shown. (b) Upon a diagnosis that the suspected rabid animal is in- fected with rabies, the following shall be followed: (1) In the case of dogs or cats or other animals which have not been vaccinated in accordance with this chap- ter, or previously vaccinated within three (3) years with the LEP Flury strain of vaccine, or within two (2) years with the HEP strain of vaccine, such animal shall be immediately destroyed by a licensed veterinarian or by the animal warden or his duly designated employee. If the owner is unwilling to have this done, he shall have the animal vaccinated and placed in strict isola- tion in a licensed veterinary hospital within the city for a period of six (6) months. (2) If the bitten dog or cat or other animal has been duly vaccinated in accordance with this chapter or has been previously vaccinated within three (3) years with the LEP Flury strain of vaccine, or within two (2) years with the HEP strain of vaccine, the animal shall im- mediately be revaccinated, and said animal shall be confined (leashed or penned) within the city for thirty (30) days, or the animal shall be destroyed under the Supp. No. 3 222 § 3-30 ANIMALS AND RABIES CONTROL § 3-34 supervision of the animal warden or his duly designated employee. (Ord. No. 500, Art. I, 3-23-76) Sec. 3-31. Headings. The headings of the several sections of this chapter im- mediately following each section number, or subsection letter or number, are intended as mere catchwords [sic] to indicate the contents of the section or subsection and shall not be deemed or taken to be titles of such sections, nor as any part of the section, nor, unless expressly so provided, shall they be so deemed when any of such sections, including the head- ings are amended or re-enacted. (Ord. No. 500, Art. I, 3-23-76) Sec. 3-32. Penalty clause. Any person violating or failing to comply with any provi- sion of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and fined upon conviction not less than one dollar ($1.00) nor more than two hundred dollars ($200.00), and each day any violation or noncompliance continues shall constitute a separate of- fense. (Ord. No. 500, Art. I,3-23-76) Sec. 3-33. Savings clause. It is hereby declared to be the intention of the city council of the City of Euless, that the sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses and phrases of this chapter are severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section of this chapter shall be declared unconstitutional, such unconstitutionality or invalidity shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs or sections of this chapter since the same would have been enacted by the city council without the incorporation in this chapter of any such unconsti- tutional or invalid phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or sec- tion. (Ord. No. 500, Art. I,3-23-76) Sec. 3-34. Exceptions and exemptions not required to be negatived. In any complaint and in any action or proceeding brought for the enforcement of any provision of this chapter, it shall Supp. No. 3 223 § 3-34 EULESS CODE § 3-85 not be necessary to negative any exception, excuse, proviso or exemption contained in this chapter, and the burden of proof of any such exception, excuse, proviso or exemption shall be upon the defendant. (Ord. No. 500, Art. I,3-23-76) Sec. 3-35. Emergency. The fact that the present ordinances and regulations of the City of Euless are inadequate to properly control the harbor- ing and care of animals or injury to humans, creates an emer- gency for the immediate preservation of the public business, property, health, safety and general welfare of the public which requires that this chapter shall become effective from and after the date of its passage as provided by the Charter of the City of Euless, and it is accordingly so ordained. (Ord. No. 500,Art. I,3-23-76) [The next page is 265] Supp. No. 3 224 Chapter 4 BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES* Art. I. In General, §§4-1-4-19 Art. II. Moving Buildings, §§4-20-4-39 Art. III. Signs and Billboards,§§4-40-4-69 Art. IV. Electrical,§§4-70-4-119 Div. 1. Generally, §§ 4-70-4-79 Div. 2. Inspectors, §§ 4-80-4-94 Div. 3. Licenses, §§ 4-95--4-109 Div. 4. Permits, §§ 4-110-4-119 Art. V. Plumbing and Gas Fittings,§§4-120-4-131 Art. VI. Fences and Obstructions, §§ 4-132--4-138 ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL Sec. 4-1. Codes, amendments thereto, adopted by reference. The 1973 edition of the Uniform Building Code, Dwelling Construction under the Uniform Building Code, Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Building, Uniform Housing Code, Uniform Mechanical Code, with revisions are hereby adopted. The building code of the City of Euless, Texas is hereby revised and amended to conform to the 1973 edition of the Uniform Building Code, Dwelling Construction under the Uniform Building Code, Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Building, Uniform Housing Code, Uniform Me- chanical Code of the International Conference of Building Officials, and the same as amended is hereby adopted as the building code of the City of Euless, Texas, from the effective date hereof. One copy of said Uniform Building Code, marked "Exhibit A", and one copy of the amendments, marked "Ex- hibit B", are incorporated herein by reference and have been filed in the office of the city secretary for permanent record and inspection. (Ord. No. 504,3-23-76) *Cross references—Building inspector as ex officio fire marshal, § 6-41; air pollution control division in department of inspections, § 8-21; erecting structures in parks, § 12-6; swimming pool permits, § 8-41. State law references—Authority to establish fire limits, V.T.C.S. art. 1175(25); authority to establish building lines,art. 1105a. Supp. No. 3 265 § 4-1 EULESS CODE § 4-21 Editor's note—Ord. No. 504, adopted March 23, 1976, did not spe- cifically amend the Code. At the discretion of the editor, said ordi- nance has been codified as superseding former §§ 4-1, 4-2, which per- tained to the adoption of a building code and amendment thereto. Said former section had been derived from Ord. No. 403, § 1, adopted July 27,1971,and Ord. No. 489, § 1,adopted June 24,1975. Charter reference—Condemnation of dangerous structures, Art. XII, § 9. Sec. 4-2. Reserved. Note—See editor's note following § 4-1. Secs. 4-3-4-19. Reserved. ARTICLE II. MOVING BUILDINGS Sec. 4-20. Permit—Required; fees. (a) No person shall move any building or other structure within or through the limits of the city upon the streets, alleys, avenues or public grounds, without first having secured a permit from the city secretary authorizing the same; provided, no such permit shall issue for the moving of a struc- ture or building into the city for reconstruction therein unless the owner thereof or his agent first secures a building permit for such construction. (b) The applicant, hereinafter called mover, shall pay for said permit the sum of ten dollars ($10.00) for the first day and five dollars ($5.00) for each additional day or fraction thereof that the structure or building is in or on the streets, alleys, avenues or public grounds. (Ord. No. 59, § I, 1-12-57) Sec. 4-21. Same—Bond; arrangement with utility companies. Before such permit is granted by the city secretary, the party applying therefor shall give a surety bond payable to the city, in the sum of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), ex- ecuted by a surety company authorized to do business in the state, to be approved by the city secretary and city attorney, conditioned among other things that said party will save, in- demnify and keep harmless the city against all liabilities, Supp. No. 3 266 § 4-21 BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES § 4-25 judgments, costs and expenses which may in any way accrue against the city in consequence of the granting of the permit. The city secretary may refuse to issue a removal permit in a case where such work will necessitate the removal or cutting of any wires belonging to a public utility company, or to the city, until such time as the party making application for such permit shall have made satisfactory arrangements with the parties owning or controlling such wires, whether by written agreement or by depositing with said company a sufficient amount of money to cover the cost of such work, for cutting and replacing the wires so moved or cut, to the satisfaction of the parties owning or controlling same. (Ord. No. 59, § II, 1-12-57), Sec. 4-22. Same—Contents. A permit issued by the city secretary to a house mover shall state specifically all the conditions to be complied with in moving, shall designate the route to be taken and shall limit the time for removal. (Ord. No. 59, § III, 1-12-57) Sec. 4-23. Same—Denial for dangerous structures. If the chief of police deems it unsafe or dangerous to the public to move any building or other structure over public roads or grounds, on account of the condition of said building or structure, no permit shall be issued for said moving. (Ord. No.59, § V, 1-12-57) Sec. 4-24. Use of designated route. In no case shall the streets, alleys, avenues or public grounds be used for the purpose of moving a building or structure except on a route designated by the chief of police. (Ord. No. 59, § III, 1-12-57) Sec. 4-25. Continuous operation; precautions at night. The removal of a building or other structure under a permit, when commenced, shall be continuous during all the hours of the day, and day by day, and at night if required by the chief [The next page is 279] Supp. No. 3 267 § 2-89 BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES § 4-73 coin systems, electric bells, telephones, signal systems, private telephones or telegraph, radios, lighting fixtures, or for any purpose,of any kind, nature or description. Journeyman electrician: Any person doing the work of in- stalling, repairing or maintaining any electrical wiring, con- duits, fixtures or devices, or any other electrical materials or appliances for conducting, using or consuming electrical en- ergy and who may engage in such work only under the super- vision of, or in the direct employ of a master electrician or electrical contractor. Master electrician: Any person holding a current master electrician's license. (Ord. No. 206, § II, 12-13-63), Sec. 4-72. Construction standards—Code adopted,penalty. The city hereby adopts the 1975 edition of the National Electrical Code, approved by the National Fire Protection Association, subject to all deletions, modifications and amend- ments contained in this article, of which code a copy is on file in the office of the city secretary, and on and after the date this section takes effect, the code shall be controlling in the matters contained therein. Any person violating any of the provisions of such code or of this article shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and the person or any employee, agent, manager or officer thereof shall be punished as provided in section 1-6 of this Code of Ordinances for each offense, and each day's failure or refusal to comply with said provisions will constitute a separate of- fense, and in case of wilful or continued violations by any per- son as aforesaid, or his agents, employees, servants or officers, the city shall have power to revoke and repeal any license under which said person may be acting, and revoke all permits, privileges and franchises granted to said person aforesaid. (Ord. No. 206, §§ III, X, 12-13-63; Ord. No. 329, § I, 3-26-68; Ord. No.501, § 1,3-23-76) Sec. 4-73. Same—Service entrance panel accessibility; prohib- ited locations. Service entrance panels may be installed in any accessible place in dwellings excluding baths and heater closets. All Supp. No. 3 289 § 4-73 EULESS CODE § 4-81 service entrance risers must be conduit. (Ord. No. 206, § VII(3), 12-13-63; Ord. No.329,§ II,3-26-68) Sec. 4-74. Same—Meter installation specifications. Meter installations shall comply with specifications of the utility company furnishing the power and such company shall have the right to designate the service entrance location. (Ord. No. 206, § I, 12-13-63) Sec. 4-75. Required minimum grade of wiring. Wiring installed in the City of Euless, Texas is to be no less grade than nonmetallic sheathed cable. Aluminum wiring may be used as designated in the National Electrical Code, 1975 edition, provided that aluminum wire smaller than 6-AWG shall not be used. All stranded aluminum wire connection must be treated with a product equal to or better than penetrox corrosion preventative. (Ord. No.501, § 2, 3-23-76) Editor's note—Ord. No. 501, § 2, adopted March 23, 1976, did not ^` specifically amend the Code. Codification herein as § 4-75 was, there- fore, at the discretion of the editor. Secs. 4-76-4-79. Reserved. DIVISION 2. INSPECTORS Sec. 4-80. Office created; general responsibility. There is created the office of electrical inspector of the city. It shall be the responsibility and duty of the electrical inspector to carry out the terms, provisions and requirements of this article and to that end he shall be responsible to the city manager. (Ord.No. 206, § IV(1), 12-13-63) Sec. 4-81. Assistant inspectors. There shall be designated from time to time as the need may arise such assistant electrical inspectors as may be deemed necessary by the administrative authority of the city. (Ord. No. 206, § IV(2), 12-13-.63) Supp. No. 3 290 § 4-82 BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES § 4-82 Sec. 4-82. Approval of old work; clearance for connection. The electrical inspectors are given authority to refuse to issue a permit on an addition to old work where the old work is an an unsafe condition until such is changed to come up to a satisfactory condition. All light, heat and power companies shall be notified not to make service connections until they receive clearance of written permission from the electrical inspection department. (Ord. No. 206, § IV(3), 12-13-63) Supp. No. 3 290.1 § 4-113 BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES § 4-120 Sec. 4-113. Same—Reinspection. There shall be charged a reinspection fee of two dollars ($2.00) where it is necessary for the electrical inspector to reinspect any phase of an electrical job. (Ord. No. 206, § VI(9), 12-13-63), Sec. 4-114. Permits nontransferable; requesting final inspec- tion; dual permits prohibited; completing anoth- er's work. Electrical job permits are not transferable and the electri- cal contractor holding a permit on a job must request the final inspection by the city. No electrical contractor will be issued a permit on any building where another contractor holds a permit for the same building. No contractor can continue to complete another contractor's work unless the original con- tractor cancels his permit, or the city council finds the original electrical contractor at fault in failing to complete his work. (Ord. No. 206, § VII'(21), 12-13-63; Ord. No. 329, § II, 3-26-68) Sec. 4-115. Issuance not authority to commit violation. The issuance of a permit shall not be taken as permission to violate any of the requirements of this article. (Ord. No. 206, §VI(6), 12-13-63) Secs. 4-116-4-119. Reserved. ARTICLE V. PLUMBING AND GAS FITTING* Sec. 4-120. Code adopted by reference; penalty. (a) In the installation, construction, erection, repair and maintenance of all plumbing and gas apparatus in the City of Euless, the rules and regulations of the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1973 edition, as amended from time to time, is adopted and shall be complied with and become a part of this Code. At least three (3) copies of said Uniform Plumbing Code, and *State law reference—Plumbing license law, V.T.C. S. art. 6243-101. Supp. No. 3 299 § 4-120 EULESS CODE § 4-133 amendments thereto, are on file and available for public in- spection in the office of the city secretary. (b) Any person violating any provision of this code shall be punished as provided in section 1-6 of this Code of Ordi- nances. (Ord. No. 502, § 1, 3-23-76) Editor's note—Ord. No. 502, § 1, adopted March 23, 1976, did not specifically amend the Code. At the discretion of the editor, said ordi- nance has been codified as superseding former § 4-120 which had per- tained to the adoption of the Texas Municipal League Plumbing Code. Said section together with § 4-121, had been contained in the original codification. Former § 4-121, which set out amendments to the former code, has been deleted due to the city's request that technical code amendments be adopted by reference. Sec. 4-121. Reserved. Note—See editor's note following§ 4-120. Secs. 4-122-4-131. Reserved. ARTICLE VI. FENCES AND OBSTRUCTIONS* Sec. 4-132. Obstructions prohibited. On any lot on the street side, or sides if it is a corner lot, no wall, fence or other structure shall be erected, and no hedge, tree, shrubs or other growth or structure of any kind shall be maintained in such location as to obstruct the view. (Ord. No. 505, § 1, 3-23-76) Sec. 4-133. Obstruction defined. Any fence, wall, hedge, shrubbery, etc., higher than thirty (30) inches above ground level at property line to a point fifty-two (52) inches above ground level at the building line on a lot is hereby declared to be an obstruction to view, except single trees having single trunks, which are pruned to a height of seven (7) feet above ground level. No solid *Editor's note—Ord. No. 505, §§ 1-7, adopted March 23, 1976, did not specifically amend the Code. Codification herein as Art. VI, §§ 4-132 —4-138 was therefore,at the discretion of the editor. Supp. No. 3 300 § 4-133 BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES § 4-138 wood fence shall be constructed in front of the building line on any lot including corner lots, except as defined above. (Ord. No. 505,§ 2,3-23-76) Sec. 4-134. Fence height limit in residential district. No fence in a residential district shall exceed eight feet zero inches (8' 0") in height above ground level at the fence line. (Ord.No. 505, § 3, 3-23-76) Sec. 4-135. Barbed wire fences. No permit for a barbed wire fence shall be issued in the city limits of Euless, Texas, except for farm or pasture land. (Ord. No. 505, § 4,3-23-76) Sec. 4-136. Permit required. No person, firm or corporation shall erect a fence or ob- struction in the city limits of Euless, Texas, without first ob- taining a permit. (Ord. No. 505, § 5, 3-23-76) Sec. 4-137. Permit fees. [The following permit fees shall be paid:] Wood fence—$3.00; Chain link—$2.00; Masonry fence based on the cost of construction as stated in the building ordinance. (Ord. No. 505, § 6,3-23-76) Sec. 4-138. Electric fences. (a) Electric fences shall be located within another fence with a minimum clearance of twelve (12) inches between fences. The electrical current shall not be more than twenty- four (24) volts DC currents. All equipment shall be UL ap- proved and be installed according to the manufacturer's recom- mendations. Supp. No. 3 301 § 4-138 EULESS CODE § 4-138 (b) Building permits heretofore issued under existing ordi- nances shall be valid for the time for which they were issued under the .exciting code; however, upon expiration of said date, the same shall become void. (Ord. No. 505, § 7, 3-23-76) [The next page is 351] Supp. No. 3 302 § 21 APPENDIX B—SUBDIVISIONS § 31 Sec. 21. Same—Refusal of approval for inadequate utilities. The planning commission may refuse to approve a plat whenever it is evident that adequate utilities cannot be sup- plied within a reasonable time. (Ord. No. 147, § IV(A),(14), 6-5-61) Sec. 22. Payment of taxes, assessments, charges, and other monetary obligations due the City of Euless. No subdivision plat shall be finally approved by the plan- ning commission unless and until all taxes, assessments, charges and other monetary obligations due the City of Euless and outstanding with respect to the property which is the subject of the subdivision application shall be paid current, including all penalties, interest and other charges due with respect to same. (Ord. No.489, § 2, 6-24-75) Secs. 23-29. Reserved. ARTICLE II. IMPROVEMENTS Sec. 30. General conformance. The owner or subdivider of property shall observe the gen- eral requirements and principles of land subdivision and street layout contained in this article. In general, the proposed subdivision shall conform to the general projected future land use pattern as outlined by the comprehensive master plan that has been formulated and adopted by the city planning commission. (Ord. No. 147, § IV(A)'(1), 6-5-61) Sec. 31. Variations and modifications. Variations and modifications of the general requirements as outlined in this article will be made by the planning com- mission when, in its judgment, special or peculiar factors and conditions warrant such variations and do not affect the general application or spirit of the rules and regulations or the master city plan. (Ord. No. 147, § IV(A) (17), 6-5-61) Supp. No. 3 1331 § 32 EULESS CODE § 32 Sec. 32. Street design generally. Any owner of land, subdivider, his or their engineer, land planner or any other person making a street layout for any parcel of land or subdivision shall design the street layout in accordance with the following design standards: (1) Street intersections: All main thoroughfares and col- lector streets shall be continuous or in alignment with existing streets, unless variations are deemed advisable by the city council after consideration of the recom- mendations made by the city engineer and/or director of public works. Off-center street intersections will not be approved. More than. two (2) streets intersecting at one point shall be avoided except where it is impracti- cal to secure a proper street system otherwise. Where several streets converge at one point, setback lines, special rounding or cutoff of corners and/or a traffic circle may be required to insure safety and facility of traffic movement. No main thoroughfare or collector street shall intersect any other thoroughfare or collec- tor street at an angle of less than sixty (60) degrees. No minor residential street shall intersect a major thoroughfare or collector street at an angle of less than sixty (60) degrees, or another minor residential street at an angle of less than thirty (30) degrees. (2) Curve requirements: Curvilinear streets will be per- mitted. Major thoroughfares may have a minimum ra- dius.at the center line of the street of ninteen hundred twenty (1,920) feet. Collector streets may have a minimum radius at the center line of the street of nine hundred fifty-five (955) feet. Minor residential streets may have a minimum radius of five hundred (500) feet. In special circumstances, the city planning com- mission and the city council may approve of shorter radii on minor residential streets where the circum- stances justify such action. (3) Street grades: Major thoroughfares shall be limited to a maximum grade of five (5) per cent unless the Supp. No. 3 1332 § 32 APPENDIX B—SUBDIVISIONS § 32 natural topography is such that steeper grades are es- sential. In this case, grades up to seven and one-half (71/2) per cent may be used for a distance not to exceed two hundred (200) feet maximum in any one continuous distance. Collector streets shall be limited to a maximum grade of seven and one-half (7-1/2) per cent. Minor residential streets shall be limited to a maximum grade of ten (10) per cent. The minimum grade of any street shall be not less than one-half Supp. No. 3 1332.1 § 46 APPENDIX B—SUBDIVISIONS § 47 mended locations indicated upon the master plan and so that these sites can be duly placed upon the final record plat for dedication. Such sites should be in conformity with the gen- eral requirements of the city planning commission in keeping with modern city planning principles. They shall be of ade- quate size as recommended by the city planning commission and as may be required by the city under its policies and specifications. The city planning commission may require the owner or subdivider to obtain a letter from the appropriate independent school district stating that provisions for the site of future schools, if such be required, are adequate. If a school site is not required, the letter is to so state. (Ord. No. 147, § IV(A) (16), 6-5-61) Sec. 47. Water and sewer requirements. (a) Water: The developer shall install a complete water system to serve his subdivision. The size of lines to be in- stalled shall be determined by the city master water plan and the type of development to be served. Feeder mains shall not be smaller than eight (8) inches and if possible the system shall be looped. Valves shall be installed as required for con- trol of the system. Fire hydrants shall be installed on five hundred (500) feet radius in R-1 and R-2 zoning and on three hundred fifty (350) feet radius in all other zones. Cast iron or steel cylinder concrete pipe may be placed on the native earth bottom if suitably graded and uniformly supported, but in all asbestos cement pipe installations, the trench shall be undercut and a minimum of four (4) inches of cushion sand bedding placed under the pipe. Fire hydrants, valves and pipe ends shall be blocked. Developers shall install all water taps including meter boxes to grade. Waterlines shall be cast iron or asbestos cement pipe and no less than class one hundred fifty (150) water pipe or P.V.C. Johns-Manville Ring-Tite or approved equal and complying with AWWA Standard C-900-75. (b) Sewer: The developer shall install a complete sewer- age system to serve his subdivision. The size shall be deter- mined by the city master sewer plan and the type of develop- ment to be served. Sewer lines shall be vitrified clay or Supp. No. 3 1339 § 47 EULESS CODE § 48 P.V.C. Johns-Manville or approved equal and conforming to ASTM Specifications D3034, SDR35 and shall be installed a minimum of four and one-half (41/2) feet below the lowest finished grade to be served. The pipe shall be placed on the natural undisturbed earth foundation, which has been carefully shaped to fit the lower part of the pipe extensions for at least fifteen (15), per cent of its' overall height. Bell holes or recesses for bells of the pipe shall be excavated for every, joint, and shall be of sufficient size and depth to :re- lieve the bell of all load, permitting the barrel of the pipe to be firmly embedded throughout its' entire length, and to pro- vide ample space for making the joint. P.V.C. joints shall be rubber locked ring-type. (Ord. No. 503,3-23-76) Sec. 48. Specifications—A. Cement concrete curbs and gutters shall meet the following specifications: (1) Description: �. 1.1 This item shall consist of Portland cement concrete curbs and gutters fifteen (15) inches in height, thirty (30) inches in width at base, battered reveal, con- structed on a prepared subgrade in accordance with these specifications. (2) Materials: 2.1 AggregatesCoarse aggregate shall consist of crushed stone or gravel. It shall be of clean, hard, tough and durable pieces free from injurious amounts of soft friable, thin, elongated or laminated pieces, sol- uble salts, organic or other deleterious matter. Fine aggregate shall consist of either a natural sand or a stone sand, composed of sound particles of approved stone. All sand shall be free of clay or other adherent coatings and injurious amounts of deleterious matter. Supp. No. 3 1340 CODE COMPARATIVE TABLE Section Ord.No. Date Section this Code 394 2-23-71 I 2-8 II 2-9 403 7-27-71 1 4-1,4-2 406 8-10-71 1 6-1 2 6-68 3-5 6-2-6-4 412 10-26-71 Art.I,§§1,2 15-45 3 15-46 4 15-47 5 15-45 6 15-48 7 15-49 8 15-45 II, 1-3 15-50-15-52 III, 1 15-53 IV, 1-3 15-54--15-56 R-297 12-14-71 2-4-2-7 421 3-14-72 1 14-66 429 7-11-72 1(a) 14-1 1(b) 14-15 436 11-28-72 1-12 10-141-10-152 "----- 14 10-155 439 2-13-73 1 10-141(b), (e) 2 10-146 4 10-153 5 10-154 7 10-155 441 4-10-75 I—XIV 10-115-10-128 443 4-10-73 Arts.I—XI 2-51-2-61 445 4-24-73 Arts.I,II 5-1,5-2 Art.III 5-1 (note) Art.IV 5-3 466 3-12-74 Adopting Ord. p.ix 469 5-14-74 1-4 16-21-16-24 472 5-28-74 1 16-3 474 7-20-74 1-5 2-11 475 7-20-74 1 12-2(b) 481 2-25-75 2-53 485 4-22-75 1-4 5-4 489 6-24-75 1 4-2 2 App.B,§22 494 11-25-75 3-23 496 11-25-75 2-11 Supp. No. 3 1469 EULESS CODE Section Ord.No. Date Section this Code 498 1-27-76 Arts.I—XI 2-51-2-68 500 3-23-76 Art.I Rpld 3-1-3-4, 3-20-3-26, 3-30-3-41 Added 3-1-3-35 501 3-23-76 1 4-72 2 4-75 502 3-27-76 1,2 5-1 503 3-23-76 App.B,§47 504 3-23-76 4-1 505 3-23-76 1-7 4-132-4-138 [The next page is 1481] Supp. No. 3 :[470 CODE INDEX A ABANDONED, DERELICT, LOST PERSONAL PROP- Section ERTY Abandoned vehicles specifically, prohibited 7-58 Bill of sale, execution 7-62 Chief of police to administer disposition of property 7-60 Definitions __—_— 7-55 Fees Disposal — — - — - -- 7-65 Generally ______�___________� —_____ 7-67 Holding periods, execution of bill of sale __________________ 7-62 Impounding _______ 7-67 Proceeds, disposal 7-65 Impoundment Authorization ___ ________________________________ 7-56 Inoperative vehicles _________________ 7-57 Junk — - - — -- —_-,— 7-66 Lien on impounded property _____ _________ 7-59 Notice as to motor vehicles ,___Y__________________ 7-64 Notice as to property other than motor vehicles 7-63 Nuisances, declaration 7-56 Records - — — - -- 7-67 Redemption of property 7-61 ACCIDENTS Traffic. See that title Vehicles for hire (Wreckers and tow trucks). See that title AD VALOREM TAXATION. See: Taxation ADVERTISING Outdoor advertising. See: Signs and Billboards Vehicle displaying. See: Traffic ADVISORY BODIES Departments and other agencies of city. See that title AFFIRMATION. See: Oath, Affirmation, Swear or Sworn AGED PERSONS Homestead exemption for persons sixty-five or over. See: Taxation AGENCIES OF CITY. See: Departments and Other Agencies of City Supp. No. 3 1497 EULESS CODE AIR GUNS Section Defined. See: Firearms and Weapons AIR POLLUTION CONTROL Control director Data, requiring, confidential nature 8-25 Duties — 8-22 Jurisdiction - 8-24 Variances, granting, revoking - 8-23 Definitions � __ 8-20 Divisions Establishment _________________________ 8-21 Enforcement, civil and criminal _______ _______________ 8-30 General prohibitions 8-29 Jurisdiction -- --- -- - - - - 8-24 Methods and procedures for measuring 8-28 Mufflers on vehicles. See: Traffic Standards Air contaminants and activities not covered by state board - -- - - 8-27 State board regulations 8-26 AIRPORT ZONING BOARD Created 2-8 Regulations, duty to administer ______________________ 2-8 Representation of political subdivisions 2-9 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Vagrancy provisions applicable to. See: Vagrancy ALLEYS Street defined re 1-3 Streets in general. See: Streets and Sidewalks Traffic regulations. See: Traffic ALMS, SOLICITING Vagrancy provisions applicable to. See: Vagrancy AMBULANCES Authorized emergency vehicles. See: Traffic Vehicles for hire (ambulances). See that title AMPLIFIERS Prohibited noises enumerated. See: Noises ANIMALS AND FOWL Abandonment 3-3 Animal warden Duties 3-15 Biting, scratching animals 3-5 Condition of pens 3-7 Supp. No. 3 1498 CODE INDEX ANIMALS AND FOWL--Cont'd. Section Definitions 3-1 Excessive barking, howling prohibited 3-6 Impoundment Disposition of animals 3-16 Redemption ___—____— — 3-19 Sale, nonliabilitq of city 3-20 Shelter fees ______— 3-17 Killing, trapping prohibited, exceptions 3-13 Livestock Restrictions on keeping 3-11 Provisions Declared emergency — ___— —_____ 3-35 Exceptions ----------------- ---- -- 3-34 Penalty -- ------ ---------------- -- 3-32 Savings clause _ ______— 3-33 Section titles _ -- - - -- 3-31 Rabies control Animals biting persons Confinement, examination, etc. 3-25 Disposition 3-26 Animals suspected of being rabid Duty of owner 3-29, 3-30 Examination 3 28 Destruction of certain animals 3-23 Immunization Certificate _— 3-22 Required _ --___________—______ 3-21 Rabies suspects, observation 3-24 Veterinarians' reports —___— 3-27 Restriction on number 3-8 Riding, driving animals on streets, sidewalks _____— 3-12 Running at large —_ _—_______ ______— 3-2 Sale of baby chicks, etc., prohibited _________________________ 3-18 Slaughtering - ------------_____--_____------ ------ 3-4 Standing of bulls, stallions, jacks 3-9 Swine --------- 3-10 Wild animals -----_________________-----------------_--------------- 3-14 ANNEXATIONS Ordinances saved from repeal, other provisions not included herein. See the preliminary pages and the adopting ordinance of this code. ANNUAL BUDGET, ETC. Ordinances saved from repeal, other provisions not included herein. See the preliminary pages and the adopting ordinance of this code. Supp. No. 3 1499 EULESS CODE APPROPRIATIONS Section Ordinances saved from repeal, other provisions not included herein. See the preliminary pages and the adopting ordinance of this code ARRESTS Electrical inspector,authority. See: Electricity Fire marshal, authority of. See: Fire Marshal Fires,suspicious persons. See: Fire Department Traffic arrest procedures. See: Traffic ARSON Reward. See: Fire Prevention ASSEMBLIES Interference with use of streets _T_______ 11-5 Loitering. See also that title Definitions 11-6 Unlawful assemblies Failure to disperse ___w 11-5 ASSESSMENTS Ordinances saved from repeal, other provisions not included herein. See the preliminary pages and the adopting ordinances of this code ASSOCIATIONS Persons defined re 1-3 ATHLETIC CONTESTS Bookmaking. See that title AVENUES Street defined re — 1-3 Streets in general. See: Streets and Sidewalks AUCTIONS Pawnbroker regulations. See: Pawnbrokers AUTHORIZED EMERGENCY VEHICLES Traffic. See that title AUTOMOBILE RACING Bookmaking. See that title B BB GUNS Air guns, other weapons, discharging. See: Firearms and Weapons BASEBALL GAMES Bookmaking. See that title ^� Supp. No. 3 1500 CODE INDEX BATHING POOLS. See: Swimming Pools Section BEGGARS Vagrancy provisions applicable to. See:Vagrancy BELLS Prohibited noises enumerated. See: Noises BETTING Bookmaking. See that title BICYCLES Traffic. See that title BILLBOARDS. See: Signs and Billboards BILLIARD PARLORS. See: Poolrooms and Billiard Parlors BIRDS Prohibited noises enumerated. See: Noises BLASTING AGENTS. See: Explosives and Blasting Agents BLIND PEDESTRIANS Traffic safety regulations. See: Traffic BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Generally. See: Departments and Other Agencies of City BONDS Occupational license requirements. See specific occu- pations Ordinances saved from repeal, other provisions not included herein. See the preliminary pages and the adopting ordinance of this code BOOKMAKING Definitions ____—___—_ 11-1 Records, possession 11-2 Violations, penalties 11-3 BRIDGES Parking on. See: Traffic Subdivision storm sewers. See: Subdivisions Traffic regulations. See: Traffic BRUSH. See: Weeds and Brush BUDGET Ordinances saved from repeal, other provisions not included herein. See the preliminary pages and the adopting ordinance of this code Supp. No. 3 1501 EULESS CODE BUILDING LINES Section Subdivision improvements. See: Subdivisions BUILDINGS Amendments to code 4-2 Billboards. See: Signs and Billboards Building materials,bricks,broken concrete,etc. Disposal of. See: Garbage and.Trash Certificates Code amendments _ 4-2 Changes in use Code amendments __________ �_ 4-2 Codes) Adopted _ 4-1 Electrical code. See:.Electricity. Fire prevention. See that title Penalty 4-1 Plumbing and gas fitting. See that title Demolitions, excavations, etc. Prohibited noises enumerated. See: Noises Electricity. See that title Fences, obstructions Barbed-wire fences 4-135 Electric fences ___________ ____ __ 4-138 Height in residential districts 4-134 Obstructions Defined 4-133 Prohibited 4-132 Permit Fee 4-137 Required 4-136 Fire prevention. See that title Gas fittings. See: Plumbing and Gas Fittings Inspections Code amendments 4-2 Moving of buildings Care in carrying out operations 4-28 Clearing obstructions on completion 4-27 Continuous operation 4-25 Designated routes, duty to use 4-24 Nighttime precautions 4-25 Report of position of structure at night 4-26 Permits Bonds - - . _ 4-21 Contents _ 4-22 Denial for dangerous structures 4-23 Fees 4-20 Sulk, No. 3 1502 CODE INDEX BUILDINGS—Cont'd. Section Required __— 4-20 Utility companies, arrangement with _ 4-21 Streets, repair _ ___________ 4-29 Owner defined re 1-3 Park structures. See: Parks and Recreation Permits Code amendments _____— 4-2 Electricity. See that title Moving buildings. See within this title that subject Signs and billboards. See that title Swimming pools. See that title Plans and specifications Code amendments 4-2 Plumbing and gas fitting. See that title Prohibited noises enumerated. See: Noises Signs and billboards. See also that title Cade amendments re inspections, etc. 4-2 Structures in parks.See: Parks and Recreation Street regulations applicable to. See: Streets and Sidewalks Swimming pools. See that title Uniform building code.See hereinabove: Code(s) Use or occupancy 4-2 Wiring Minimum acceptable grade 4-75 BUMS,TRAMPS, WANDERERS,ETC. Vagrancy provisions applicable to.See:Vagrancy BURNING Garbage and trash. See that title BUSINESSES Licenses and permits. See that title C CALLING AND TRADES Licenses and permits. See that title CAMPING Permits for camping in parks. See: Parks and Recrea- tion CANVASSERS Peddlers,canvassers and solicitors. See that title CARCASSES Disposal of heavy dead animals. See: Garbage and Trash Supp. No. 3 a* 1503 EULESS CODE CARTS Section Traffic regulations. See: Traffic CEMETERIES Funeral processions. See: Traffic CHICKENS Animals and fowl. See that title CHIEF OF POLICE. See: Police Department CHILDREN. See: Minors CHIMNEYS Air pollution control. See that title CHURCHES Poolroom proximity. See: Poolrooms and Billiard Parlors Prohibited noises enumerated. See: Noises CIGARETTE VENDING MACHINES Coin-operated machines and devices. See that title CITY Defined __ 1-3 CITY CODE. See: Code of Ordinances CITY COUNCIL Defined 1-3 Municipal courts Duties re. See: Municipal Courts CITY LICENSES. See: Licenses and Permits CITY MANAGER Definitions 1-3 CITY OFFICERS. See: Officers and Employees CITY SECRETARY Definitions 1-3 CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM Civil service commission Chairman 2-54 Established 2-53 Definitions 2-52 Employment requisites 2-56 Exemptions from rules, regulations 2-58 Political activity of employees 2-59 Prohibited acts 2-60 Supp. No. 3 1504 CODE INDEX CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM—Cont'd. Section Rules, regulations 2-55 Status of present employees 2-57 Title 2-51 Violations, penalty 2-61 CLAIRVOYANTS Vagrancy provisions applicable to.See: Vagrancy CODE OF ORDINANCES* Catchlines or headings of sections Effect 1-2 Number system explained. See the preface to this volume Definitions ________________ 1-3 Designated and cited, how 1-1 General penalty. See hereinbelow: Violations Penalties. See hereinbelow: Violations Rules of construction 1-3 Severability of parts of code — 1-5 Supplementation of code — 1-4 Violations Continuing --____—_ 1-6 General penalty ------- --—--------— -—_ 1-6 Words and phrases _ 1-3 COIN-OPERATED MACHINES AND DEVICES Licenses Collection, receipt for fees 10-8 Required, fees —- --- — 10-7 COLLISIONS Traffic accidents. See: Traffic COMBUSTIBLES Fire prevention regulations. See: Fire Prevention COMIC BOOKS Obscene publications. See: Indency and Obscenity COMMERCIAL TRAVELERS Peddlers,canvassers and solicitors.See that title *Note—The adoption, amendment, repeal, omission, effective date, explanation of numbering system and other matters pertaining to the use, construction and interpretation of this Code are contained in the adopting ordinance and preface which are to be found in the preliminary pages of this volume. Supp. No. 3 1505 EULESS CODE COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS Section Generally. See: Departments and. Other Agencies of City COMMUNICABLE DISEASES Bathers with at swimming pools.See: Swimming Pools Disease control. See that title CONCESSIONS Park concessions. See: Parks and Recreation CONGREGATIONS Unlawful assemblies. See: Assemblies CONTAGIOUS DISEASES. See: Disease Control CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS Ordinances saved from repeal, other provisions not included herein. See the preliminary pages and adopting ordinance of this code CORPORATIONS Persons defined re _ 1-3 COUNCIL. See: City Council COUNTY Defined 1-3 COURTS General penalty for violations of code. See: Code of Ordinances Municipal courts. See that title COWS, CATTLE, ETC. Livestock at large. See: Animals and Fowl CRIME PUBLICATIONS Obscene publications. See: Indecncy and Obscenity CROSSWALKS Traffic regulations. See: Traffic CROWDS Unlawful assemblies. See: Assemblies :D DALLAS-FORT WORTH REGIONAL JOINT AIR- PORT ZONING BOARD Airport zoning board. See that title DANGEROUS BUILDINGS Moving of buildings. See: Buildings Supp. No. 3 1506 CODE INDEX DANGEROUS PREMISES,APPLIANCES,ETC. Fire marshal authority re. See: Fire Marshal DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME Official time standard. See: Time Supp. No. 3 1506.1 CODE INDEX PLUMBING AND GAS FITTING Section Code Adopted 4-120 Building codes adopted. See: Buildings Penalty 4-120 Swimming pools. See that title Utility facilities, extending without authority. See: Streets and Sidewalks Water and sewers. See that title POISON Pest control operators using. See: Pest Control Oper- ators POLES AND WIRES Electrical code. See: Electricity Extending utility facilities without authority. See: Streets and Sidewalks Moving building arrangements. See: Buildings Signs and billboards. See that title Subdivision improvements. See: Subdivisions POLICE DEPARTMENT Arrests Authority of fire marshal. See:Fire Marshal Authorized emergency vehicles. See: Traffic Chief of police Definitions 1-3 Fire marshal. See that title Mutual law enforcement assistance Assignment of city police authorized 2-4 Other police officers as city police when assigned 2-5 Prerequisites of office continue for city police, etc. 2-6 Reimbursement to other governmental body 2-7 Private detectives and private patrol security services. See that title Traffic regulations. See: Traffic POLLUTION Air pollution control. See that title POOLROOMS AND BILLIARD PARLORS Church, school or hospital Proximity to 10-21 Definitions -------- --------- ---------------y_ 10-20 Gambling in - - -- — - — 10-24 Hours of operation — 10-22 Licenses Appeals _________________ 10-39 Revocation and suspension 10-40 Supp. No. 3 1529 EULESS CODE POOLROOMS AND BILLIARD PARLORS-Cont'd. Section Applications -----------_---- -- --__-- 10-31 Display --- ---— - - —— — 10-37 Fees ---——-- --- - 10-34 Proration ---------- --- — - --- 10-35 Inspection and approval of premises, etc. _____________ 10-33 Issuance ------------------- -- -- - — 10-36 Appeals 10-39 Limitation on number of tables _— 10-38 Misrepresentations 10-32 Moral character of licensee —____________ —___ 10-32 Refusal, appeals ------ — 10-39 Required - ---- -- -- -- - 10-30 Revocation and suspension ___—______ 10-40 Term, duration _________________—____-_ 10-35 Minors restricted ____ 10-23 Prostitutes and vagrants in ___— —__ 10-25 PORNOGRAPHY Obscene publications. See:Indecency and Obscenity POULTRY Fowl at large. See: Animals and Fowl PRECEDING,FOLLOWING Terms defined _ __________ 1-3 PRISONS AND PRISONERS General penalty for violations of code. See: Code of Ordinances PRIVATE DETECTIVES AND PRIVATE PATROL SECURITY SERVICES Definitions 10-115 Impersonation of peace officer 10-127 Licenses Appeals from denial 10-123 Applications Action on _ - 10-122 Conditions for issuance _________________________________________ 10-121 Fees --._— 10-124 Required __— 10-117 Suspension or revocation _ 10-125 Terms - - --- -- —-- - — — 10-125 Transferability 10-125 Penalty for violations __________________________________ 10-128 Registration Application ________ ___:—_—._____—___ 10-118 Supp. No. 3 1530 CODE INDEX PRIVATE DETECTIVES AND PRIVATE PATROL SECURITY SERVICES—Cont'd. Section Disqualification Notice to state board ____ _ 10-120 Investigation of applicant ________—_____ _ 10-119 Required _________ �__ __ 10-116 Rules and regulations, promulgation _________ _ 10-126 Sirens,etc. Use of — — -— -- - 10-127 Violations, penalties __— — 10-128 PROCESSIONS Parade permits. See: Traffic PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS Licenses and permits. See that title PROPERTY Abandoned, derelict, lost personal property. See that title Owner, defined —__ 1-3 Park property, mutilating or destroying. See: Parks and Recreation Public property Reward for conviction of persons damaging 2-11 PROSTITUTION Poolroom restrictions. See: Poolrooms and Billiard Parlors Vagrancy provisions applicable to. See: Vagrancy PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS Prohibited noises enumerated. See: Noises PUBLIC ASSEMBLIES. See: Assemblies PUBLIC HEALTH. See: Health and Sanitation PUBLIC INDECENCY. See: Indecency and Obscenity PUBLIC LIBRARY. See: Libraries PUBLIC NUISANCES. See: Nuisances PUBLIC RECORDS Supplementation of code. See: Code of Ordinances PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY Street defined re ___.______________________________—__ 1-3 Streets in general. See: Streets and Sidewalks PUBLIC SERVICE CORPORATIONS Authorized emergency vehicles. See: Traffic Supp. No. 3 1531 EULESS CODE PUBLIC UTILITIES. See: Utilities Section PUBLIC VEHICLES. See: Vehicles for Hire (taxicabs, etc.) PUBLIC WELFARE Vagrancy provisions applicable to. See: Vagrancy PUBLIC WORKS AND IMPROVEMENTS Ordinances saved from repeal, other provisions not included herein. See the preliminary pages and the adopting ordinance of this code Subdivision improvements. See: Subdivisions PUBLICATIONS Obscene publications. See: Indecency and Obscenity PUSHCARTS Traffic regulations. See: Traffic PYROTECHNICS. See: Fireworks R RABIES CONTROL.See:Animals and Fowl RACING Bookmaking. See that title RADIOS Prohibited noises enumerated. See: Noises RAILROADS AND TRAINS Loitering,loafing around railroad stations Vagrancy provisions applicable to. See: Vagrancy Parking restrictions. See: Traffic RAT CONTROL Pest control operators. See that title RECESSED PARKING AREAS Streets defined re 1-3 Streets in general. See: Streets and Sidewalks RECREATION. See: Parks and Recreation REFUSE Wholesale accumulations,etc. See: Garbage and Trash REGIONAL ZONING BOARD Airport zoning board. See that title Supp. No. 3 1532 CODE INDEX RESTAURANTS Wholesale accumulations of refuse. See: Garbage and Trash REWARDS Arson reward. See: Fire Prevention Supp. No. 3 1532.1 CODE INDEX SUBDIVISIONS (Appendix B)—Cont'd. Section Storm sewers Improvements. See:Within this title that subject Storm water design standards Bridges 111 Storm drains 111 Catch basins 104 Curb height 101 Ditches and channels 109 Easements, etc., for drainage structures 110 Excess water carryoff 103 Height of curb where water directed _________________ 108 Maximum water depth _ _ 102 Method of measuring ___ _ _ 100 Street grades 106 Valley gutters __ _____ 106 Water dumped from street into watercourse 107 Street grades, storm drainage _________________ 105 Streets Improvements. See within this title that subject Taxes, assessments,etc. Payment required before approval of subdivision 22 Utility easements 40 Utilities Refusal of plat approval for inadequate utilities 21 Variations and modifications Improvements.See within this title that subject Water and sewers Improvements. See within this title that subject Water carryoff. See within this title: Storm Water Design Standards Water dumped from street into watercourse _______ 107 SUNDAYS Sale restrictions. See: Licenses and Permits SUPPLEMENTS Supplementation of code. See: Code of Ordinances SURVEYS, MAPS AND PLATS Ordinances saved from repeal, other provisions not included herein. See the preliminary pages and the adopting ordinance of this code Subdivision plats. See: Subdivisions SWEAR OR SWORN. See: Oath, Affirmation, Swear or Sworn Supp. No. 3 1539 EULESS CODE SWIMMING POOLS Section Bathers with communicable diseases 8-44 Construction permit and approval 8-41 Building permits in general.See:Buildings Definitions 8-40 Disease control __ ___________ 8-44 Enclosures ___w_____________________, ______ 8-42 Indecent exposure.See: Indecency and Obscenity Municipal swimming pools.See:Parks and Recreation Property rights of another Interfering with enjoyment of 8-46 Safety of bathers —__ ______—_ 8-43 Sanitation of premises — 8-45 State department of health Compliance with requirements 8-48 Unhealthful practices, conduct 8-44 Unnecessary noise ----- _______ 8-47 SWINE Livestock at large. See: Animals and Fowl T TARRANT COUNTY. See: County TAXATION Ad valorem taxation Homestead exemption for persons sixty-five years of age or over Application for _______ 5-2 Exclusions 5-3 Granted _ ______v____ 5-1 Interest and penalties _________________________________ 5-4 Ordinances saved from repeal, other provisions not included herein. See the preliminary pages and the adopting ordinance of this code TAXICABS. See:Vehicles for Hire (taxicabs,etc.) TENANT IN COMMON,PARTNERSHIP,ETC. Owner defined re _ ____ 1-3 TENSE Word usage for interpreting code 1-3 TERMITES Pest control operators. See that title TEXAS, STATE OF. See: State Supp. No. 3 1540 CODE INDEX THOROUGHFARES Section Proximity to signs. See: Signs and Billboards TIME Computation of time for interpreting code 1-3 Official time standard designated 1-3 Official time standards for traffic purposes. See: Traffic TOW TRUCKS. See: Vehicles for Hire (wreckers and tow trucks) Supp. No. 3 1540.1