OR 97-783 Adopts March 1997 Supplement to 1996 edition of Code of Ordinances
ORDINANCE NO. 97783
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS, ADOPTING THE
MARCH, 1997 SUPPLEMENT TO THE 1996 EDITION OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES; pROVIDING FOR THE PRINTING THEREOF, AUTHENTICATION
BY THE MAYOR AND ATTESTATION BY THE CITY SECRETARY; PROVIDING
EXCEPTIONS TO REPEAL; PROVIDING PENALTIES; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Coppell, Texas, adopted a new Code of
Ordinances for the City of Coppell by Ordinance No. 96-759 on June 25, 1996; and
WHEREAS, said Code of Ordinances included Ordinances No. 1 tkrough 96-759; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has enacted additional ordinances amending the Code of
Ordinances through and including Ordinance No. 97784 on January 28, 1997; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to supplement the Code of Ordinances to include those
amendments within the body of the Code as provided by Ordinance No. 96-759; NOW,
THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COPPELL,
TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the March, 1997 Supplement to the 1996 Edition of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Coppell, heretofore enacted by Ordinance No. 96-759 be, and the same is
hereby, adopted and shall hereafter constitute a Supplement to the Code of Ordinances.
SECTION2. That copies of the March, 1997 Supplement, duly authenticated and
approved by attachment to a certified copy of this Ordinance, under facsimile signature of the
Mayor and attested by the City Secretary, shall be printed and distributed to all holders of the Code
of Ordinances in accordance with the current list kept for that purpose by the City Secretary.
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SECTION 3. That said Code as supplemented shall be admitted in evidence without
further proof, and the City Secretary shall record this Supplement adopted as amendments to said
Code in the ordinance records of the City, and thereafter such Code, as amended and supplemented,
shall serve as a record of the ordinances so codified, and it shall not be necessary in establishing the
content of any particular ordinance so codified to go beyond said record.
SECTION 4. That all provisions of such Code, as amended and supplemented hereby,
shall be in full fbrce and effect from and after the date of this ordinance, and all ordinances of a
general and permanent nature of the City of Coppell, enacted on final passage on or before January
28, 1997, and not included in such code or recognized and in force by reference therein, are hereby
repealed from and after January 28, 1997, except as hereinafter provided. No resolution of the City
Council not specifically mentioned herein is hereby repealed.
SECTION 5. That the repeal provided for in Section 4 above shall not affect the
following:
A. Any offense or act committed or done or any penalty of forfeiture incurred or any
contract or right established or accruing before the effective date of such
Supplement;
B. Any ordinance promising or guaranteeing the payment of money for the City, or
authorizing the issuance of any bond of the City or any evidence of the City's
indebtedness;
C. Any contract or obligation assumed by the City;
D. Any fight or franchise granted by the City;
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E. Any ordinance dedicating, naming, establishing, locating, relocating, opening,
paving, widening, or vacating any street or public way in the City, including any
ordinance adopting a master thoroughfare plan;
F. Any ordinances relating to municipal street maintenance agreements with the State
of Texas or any other political subdivision;
G. Any ordinance establishing or prescribing grades for streets in the City;
H. Any appropriation ordinance or ordinance providing for the levy of taxes or for an
annual budget;
I. Any ordinance relating to local improvements and assessments therefor;
J. Any ordinance annexing territory to the City or discontinuing tenitory as a part of
the City;
K. Any ordinance dedicating or accepting any plat or subdivision in the City;
L. Any ordinance prescribing the rates to be charged by public utilities or public
service corporations;
M. Any ordinance amending the Zoning Map, Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, or
rezoning specific property;
N. Any ordinance enacted after January 28, 1997.
SECTION 6. It is the intention of the City Council to make this Supplement and the
amendments incorporated within it part of the Code of Ordinances when printed or reprinted in
page form, distributed to and incorporated within the original Code of Ordinance books distributed
by the City Secretary. A copy of such Code as supplemented hereby shall be available for all
persons desiring to examine the same in the office of the City Secretary during regular business
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hours. Ordinances passed subsequent to the enactment of this Supplement shall be added to the
body of the Code of Ordinances and incorporated within it by reference so that reference to the
Code of Ordinances of the City of Coppell shall be understood and intended to include such
additions and amendments.
SECTION 7. Whenever in the Code of Ordinances an act is prohibited or is made or
declared to be unlawful or an offense or a misdemeanor, or ~vhenever in such Code the doing of any
act is required or the failure to do any act is declared to be unlawful, the violation of such provision
of the Code by any person, firm or corporation shall be deemed to be a misdemeanor and, upon
conviction in the Municipal Court of the City of Coppell, such person, firm or corporation shall be
punished by a penalty of fine not to exceed the sam of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) for each
offense, except where a different penalty has been established by state law for such offense,
including traffic offenses, in which case the penalty shall be that fixed by state law, and for any
offense ~vhich is a violation of any provision that govems fire safety, zoning, public health and
sanitation or dumping refuse as that term is defined by Chapter 365 of the Texas Health and Safety
Code, as amended, known as the Texas Litter Abatement Act, the penalty shall be a fine not to
exceed the sum of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) for each oft~nse, and each and every day
such offense is continued shall constitute a new and separate offense.
SECTION 8. This ordinance shall take effect immediately after its passage as the law and
charter in such cases provide.
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DULY PASSED by the City Council of the City of Coppell, Texas, this the ,~5~r'~l day
of '~(-~j~,,-c-ta "t~ , 1997.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
KATHLEEN ROACH, CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
TER G. SMITH,~EY
(PGS/sb 2-10-97)
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CERTIFICATE
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF DALLAS §
This March, 1997 Supplement to the Code of Ordinances of the City of Coppell, adopted
and enacted on the ,~'). f-P~) dayof/% ~r~t r'~7~ , 1997, as"March, 1997 Supplement
to the 1996 Code of Ordinances, City of Coppell, Texas," by ordinance of the City Council, and
effective the same date, is hereby duly authenticated and approved.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name as Mayor of the City of
Coppell, attested by the City Secretary, with the seal of the City affixed hereto, this ~ (7~lt day of
e , , 1997.
City of CoppelI, Texas
ATTEST:
Kathleen Roach, City Secretary
City of Coppell, Texas
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CODE OF ORDINANCES
OF
CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS
1982
The Revised Code of Civil and Criminal Ordinances
of
The City of Coppell, Texas
ENACTED AS A WHOLE FEBRUARY 23, 1982
EFFECTIVE APRIL I, 1982
Ordained and Published by the City Council
of the City of Coppell
1996 Edition
March, 1997 Supplement
PREFACE
This Code, as originally published in 1982, consisted of one loose-leaf volume and
constituted the first codification of the general ordinances of the City of Coppell. The 1988
Edition expanded the original volume by adding ordinances passed through January 31, 1988.
Supplements to the 1988 Edition ~vere published and issued periodically.
The 1993 Edition included amending ordinances adopted through September 28, 1993,
and added a new Chapter 18. Supplement No. 1 to the 1993 Edition was published and issued
February 14, 1994, and Supplement No. 2 was published and issued August 3, 1994.
At publication the 1996 Edition of the Code contained ordinances passed or eft~ctive
through May 28, 1996, which included ordinances through Ordinance No. 96-759.
Supplements will be issued periodically so that copies of the code may be kept up to date.
The code, as amended, and all ordinances amending the code will be maintained on a word
processing system in the City Attorney's Office . Supplements will be prepared from this
system and distributed through the office of the City Secretary.
This edition has been updated by the March, 1997 Supplement, containing Ordinances
passed or effective through January 28, 1997.
Subject Matter Chapter 2, Page
CHAPTER 2 - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ...............................................................................1
ARTICLE 2-1 LIBRARY BOARD .........................................................................................1
Sec. 2-1-1 CREATION .........................................................................................
Sec. 2-1-2 TERM; VACANCIES ..........................................................................1
Sec. 2-1-3 OFFICERS ...........................................................................................1
Sec. 2-1-4 MEETINGS .........................................................................................2
Sec. 2-1-5 POWERS AND DUTIES .....................................................................2
Sec. 2-1-6 (RESERVED) ......................................................................................3
ARTICLE 2-2 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD ......................................................... 4
Sec. 2-2-1 CREAT1ON .........................................................................................4
Sec. 2-2-2 TERM; VACANCIES ..........................................................................4
Sec. 2-2-3 OFFICERS ...........................................................................................4
Sec. 2-2-4 MEETINGS .........................................................................................5
Sec. 2-2-5 POWERS AND DUTIES .....................................................................5
Sec. 2-2-6 (RESERVED) ......................................................................................6
ARTICLE 2-3 KEEP COPPELL BEAUTIFUL COMMITTEE .......................................... 7
Sec. 2-3-1 CREATION .........................................................................................7
Sec. 2-3-2 MEMBERSHIP ....................................................................................7
Sec. 2-3-3 TERMS ................................................................................................7
Sec. 2-3-4 RULES .................................................................................................7
Sec. 2-3-5 DUTIES ...............................................................................................8
Sec. 2-3-6 SUBCOMMITTEES ............................................................................8
Sec. 2-3-7 COORDINATOR, EQUIPMENT
AND OPERATING FUNDS ...............................................................9
ARTICLE 2-4 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION ............................................. 10
Sec. 2-4-1 CREATION .......................................................................................10
Sec. 2-4-2 APPOINTMENT ...............................................................................10
Sec. 2-4-3 OFFICERS .........................................................................................10
Sec. 2-4-4 MEETINGS .......................................................................................I 1
Sec. 2-4-5 PRIMARY POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE PLANNING AND
ZONING COMMISSION ..................................................................11
Sec. 2-4-6 CITY COUNCIL OVERRULING OF A PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION DENIAL RECOMMENDATION ........................... 12
COPPELL CITY CODE, 1996 EDITION T.4BLE OF CONTENT2 PIdGE 7
MARCH, 1997 5UPPLEblENT
Subject Matter Chapter 2, Page
ARTICLE 2-5 COPPELL 2000 CITIZENS COMMITTEE .................................. 13
Sec. 2-5-1 CREATION ...............................................................................13
Sec. 2-5-2 MEMBERSHIP .........................................................................13
Sec. 2-5-3 APPLICATIONS ......................................................................13
ARTICLE 2-6 BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION .......................... 14
Sec. 2-6-1 IMPLEMENTATION OF STATE STATUTE ......................... 14
Sec. 2-6-2 CREATION OF BUILDING AND
STANDARDS COMMISSION ................................................ 14
Sec. 2-6-3 JURISDICTION AND AUTHORITY ...................................... 15
Sec. 2-6-4 PRESENTATION OF CASES .................................................16
Sec. 2-6-5 NOTICE ....................................................................................16
Sec. 2-6-6 TIIE HEARING ........................................................................16
Sec. 2-6-7 RECORDING OF CIVIL PENALTY ...................................... 16
Sec. 2-6-8 DUTY OF CITY SECRETARY ............................................... 16
Sec. 2-6-9 JUDICIAL REVIEW ................................................................16
Sec. 2-6-10 MUNICIPAL COURT PROCEEDINGS NOT AFFECTED... 17
ARTICLE 2-7 COPPELL TELECOMMUNICATIONS BOARD ........................ 18
Sec. 2-7-1 CREATION ...............................................................................18
Sec. 2-7-2 APPOINTMENT .......................................................................18
Sec. 2-7-3 OFFICERS ................................................................................18
Sec. 2-7-4 MEET1NGS ...............................................................................19
Sec. 2-7-5 POWERS AND DUTIES OF COPPELL
CABLE TELEVISION REVIEW ............................................. 19
ARTICLE 2-8 CODE ADVISORY AND APPEALS BOARD ............................... 21
Sec. 2-8-1 CREATION OF BOARD .........................................................2I
Sec. 2-8-2 SCOPE AND AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD ...................... 21
Sec. 2-8-3 APPOINTMENT .......................................................................21
Sec. 2-8-4 TERMS OF MEMBERS ...........................................................22
Sec. 2-8-5 MEETINGS ...............................................................................22
Sec. 2-8-6 FEES FOR APPEALS ..............................................................22
ARTICLE 2-9 ANIMAL SERVICES APPEALS BOARD ..................................... 23
Sec. 2-9-1 CREATION OF BOARD .........................................................23
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MARCH, 1997 SUPPLEAIENT
Subject Matter Chapter 8, Page
S emi-Trailer ..............................................................................21
Trailer 21
Truck Tractors ...........................................................................21
Vehicle ......................................................................................21
Sec. 8-4-2 GENERAL WEIGHT LOAD ON ROADWAYS .................... 21
Sec. 8-4-3 TRUCKS PROHIBITED OFF TRUCK
ROUTE; EXEMPTIONS ..........................................................23
Sec. 8-4-4 EXCEPTIONS ..........................................................................23
Sec. 8-4-5 WEIGHING LOADED VEHICLES ......................................... 24
Sec. 8-4-6 TRUCK ROUTE SIGNS ..........................................................24
ARTICLE 8-5 GENERAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS ........................................ 25
Sec. 8-5-1 PASSING SCHOOL BUSES ....................................................25
Sec. 8-5-2 TRAFFIC REGULATIONS IN GREENBELT AREA ................... 25
A. DEFINITIONS ..........................................................................25
Greenbelt Area ..........................................................................25
Person .......................................................................................25
B. VEHICLE CONTROL WITHIN GREENBELT AREA ................... 25
Sec. 8-5-3 ONE-WAY STREETS DURING CHRISTMAS SEASON .............. 25
A. AUTHORITY TO PRESCRIBE ...............................................25
B. AUTHORITY TO iNSTALL ...................................................26
C. FAILURE TO COMPLY AN OFFENSE ................................. 26
D. AUTHORIZED INSTALLATION PRESUMED ..................... 26
E. INTERFERENCE WITH BARRICADES,
ONE-WAY STREET SIGNS, AND OTHER
WARNING DEVICES ..............................................................26
Sec. 8-5-4 PEDESTRIAN NO-CROSSING ZONE ................................... 27
ARTICLE 8-6 BICYCLE HELMETS ......................................................................29
Sec. 8-6-1 DEFINITIONS ..........................................................................29
Sec. 8-6-2 BICYCLE HELMET REQUIRED ........................................... 29
Sec. 8-6-3 SALE OR LEASE OF BICYCLES .......................................... 30
Sec. 8-6-4 PENALTY .................................................................................30
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Subject Matter Chapter 9, Page
CHAPTER 9 GENERAL REGULATIONS ..........................................................................1
ARTICLE 9-1 ANIMAL SERVICES .........................................................................1
ARTICLE 94 FENCE REGULATIONS .................................................................25
ARTICLE 9-3 FIREARMS .......................................................................................28
Sec. 9-3-1 REGULATION OF FIREARMS .............................................. 28
A. DISCHARGING FIREARMS UNLAWFUL ........................... 28
B. EXEMPTING PEACE OFFICERS .......................................... 28
C. SPECIAL PERMIT ...................................................................28
Sec. 9-3-2 POSSESSING OR CARRYING WEAPONS .......................... 28
ARTICLE 9-4 JUNKED VEHICLES .......................................................................30
Sec. 9-4-1 DEFINITIONS ..........................................................................30
Antique Vehicle ........................................................................30
Motor Vehicle Collector ...........................................................30
Junked Vehicle ..........................................................................30
Special Interest Vehicle .............................................................30
Sec. 9-4-2 JUNKED VEHICLE DECLARED A PUBLIC NUISANCE ..30
Sec. 9-4-3 UNLAWFUL TO MAINTAIN; DUTY TO REMOVE ........... 31
Sec. 9-4-4 NOTICE TO ABATE ...............................................................31
Sec. 9-4-5 PUBLIC ttEARING ..................................................................32
Sec. 9-4-6 EXEMPTIONS .........................................................................32
Sec. 9-4-7 AUTHORITY TO ENFORCE ..................................................33
Sec. 9-4-8 SUMMARY REMOVAL .........................................................33
Sec. 9-4-9 COMPLAINT ...........................................................................33
ARTICLE 9-5 HOUSE TRAILERS AND TRAILER PARKS .............................. 34
Sec. 9-5-1 DEFINITIONS ..........................................................................34
Dependent House Trailer ..........................................................34
House Trailer .............................................................................34
Independent House Trailers ......................................................34
Licensed Trailer Park ................................................................34
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MARCH. 1997 SUPPLEAIENT
CC96C2D TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 2 - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS .................................................................. 1
ARTICLE 2-1 LIBRARY BOARD .............................................................................
Sec. 2-1-1 CREATION .................................................................................
Sec. 2-1-2 TERM; VACANCIES .................................................................
Sec. 2-1-3 OFFICERS ..................................................................................
Sec. 2-1-4 MEETINGS .................................................................................2
Sec. 2-1-5 POWERS AND DUTIES ............................................................2
Sec. 2-1-6 (RESERVED) .............................................................................3
ARTICLE 2-2 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD ............................................ 4
Sec. 2-2-1 CREATION .................................................................................4
Sec. 2-2-2 TERM; VACANCIES .................................................................4
Sec. 2-2-3 OFFICERS ..................................................................................4
Sec. 2-2-4 MEETINGS .................................................................................5
Sec. 2-2-5 POWERS AND DUT1ES ............................................................5
Sec. 2-2-6 (RESERVED) .............................................................................6
ARTICLE 2-3 KEEP COPPELL BEAUTIFUL COMMITTEE ............................. 7
Sec. 2-3-1 CREATION .................................................................................7
Sec. 2-3-2 MEMBERSHIP ...........................................................................7
Sec. 2-3-3 TERMS .......................................................................................7
Sec. 2-3-4 RULES ........................................................................................7
Sec. 2-3-5 DUTIES .......................................................................................8
Sec. 2-3-6 SUBCOMMITTEES ...................................................................8
Sec. 2-3-7 COORDINATOR, EQUIPMENT AND OPERATING FUNDS9
ARTICLE 2-4 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION ................................. 10
Sec. 2-4-1 CREATION ...............................................................................10
Sec. 2-4-2 APPOINTMENT .......................................................................10
Sec. 2-4-3 OFFICERS ................................................................................10
Sec. 2-4-4 MEETINGS ...............................................................................11
Sec. 2-4-5 PRIMARY POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION .......................... 11
Sec. 2-4-6 CITY COUNCIL OVERRULING OF A PLANNING AND
ZONING COMMISSION DENIAL RECOMMENDATION.. 12
Sec. 2-4-7 RIGHT OF APPEAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL .................... 12
A4ARCH, 1997 SUPPLE~IENT (i)
ARTICLE 2-5 COPPELL 2000 CIT1ZENS COMMITTEE .................................. 13
Sec. 2-5-1 CREATION ...............................................................................13
Sec. 2-5-2 MEMBERSHIP .........................................................................13
Sec. 2-5-3 APPLICATIONS ......................................................................13
ARTICLE 2-6 BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION .......................... 14
Sec. 2-6-1 IMPLEMENTATION OF STATE STATUTE ......................... 14
Sec. 2-6-2 CREATION OF BUILDING AND
STANDARDS COMMISSION ................................................ 14
Sec. 2-6-3 JURISDICTION AND AUTHORITY ...................................... 15
Sec. 2-6-4 PRESENTATION OF CASES .................................................16
Sec. 2-6-5 NOTICE ....................................................................................16
Sec. 2-6-6 THE HEARING ........................................................................16
Sec. 2-6-7 RECORDING OF CIVIL PENALTY ...................................... 16
Sec. 2-6-8 DUTY OF CITY SECRETARY ............................................... 16
Sec. 2-6-9 JUDICIAL REVIEW ................................................................16
Sec. 2-6-10 MUNICIPAL COURT PROCEEDINGS NOT AFFECTED ... 17
ARTICLE 2-7 COPPELL TELECOMMUNICATIONS BOARD ........................ 18
Sec. 2-7-1 CREATION ...............................................................................18
Sec. 2-7-2 APPOINTMENT .......................................................................18
Sec. 2-7-3 OFFICERS ................................................................................18
Sec. 2-7-4 MEETINGS ...............................................................................19
Sec. 2-7-5 POWERS AND DUTIES OF COPPELL
CABLE TELEVISION REV1EW ............................................. 19
ARTICLE 2-8 CODE ADVISORY AND APPEALS BOARD ............................... 21
Sec. 2-8-1 CREATION OF BOARD .........................................................21
Sec. 2-8-2 SCOPE AND AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD ...................... 21
Sec. 2-8-3 APPOINTMENT .......................................................................21
Sec. 2-8-4 TERMS OF MEMBERS ...........................................................22
Sec. 2-8-5 MEETINGS ...............................................................................22
Sec. 2-8-6 FEES FOR APPEALS ..............................................................22
ARTICLE 2-9 ANIMAL SERVICES APPEALS BOARD ..................................... 23
Sec. 2-9-1 CREATION OF BOARD .........................................................23
MARCH, 1997 SUPPLEAtENT (ii)
ARTICLE 1-4 OFFICIAL CITY MAP
Sec. 1-4-I ADOPTION OF OFFICIAL MAP
A. That the Map attached to Ordinance No. 16, indicating by yellow lines
the present boundaries of City of Coppell, Texas, in accordance with
Article 971a of Vcrnon's Annotated Civil Statutes. lord. 26)
B. That said Map shall be kept in the office of the City Secretary and shall
constitute a part of the official records of the City Secretary. lord. 26)
C. In the event any territory is hereinafter annexed or disannexed, then said
Map of the City shall be corrected immediately so as to add thereto or
delete therefrom said property so annexed or disannexed, indicating on
said Map the date of annexation or disannexation. The City Ordinance
number of such annexation or disannexation and a reference to the
Minutes of the City Council meeting where such instrument was
adopted. lord. 26)
Sec. 1-4-2 STREET NAME CHANGES
A. The name of that portion of roadway now known as Bethel School Road
lies between its intersection with Denton Tap Road and Heartz Road,
within the corporate limits of the City of Coppell, Texas, is hereby
changed and shall henceforth be known as Vanbebber Drive. For
further identification, said section of roadway is shown on the plat
attached as Exhibit A and made a part of the adoptive ordinance. lord.
210)
B. The name of the North-South segment of Cotton Road which turns
north just south of Interstate 1-635 to the point where it turns southeast
just north of Interstate 1-635, be changed to Royal Lane. All rel~rences
in this Code to said portion of Cotton Road are hereby changed to read
Royal Lane. lord. 87-400)
C. The name of the existing segment of Cowboy Drive, which intersects
with Freeport Parkway on the west side and Denton Tap on the east
side, is changed to Wrangle Drive, and the existing Wrangler Drive,
which intersects with Cowboy Drive is changed to Wrangler Circle.
All other references in this code to said portion of Cowboy Drive and
Wrangler Drive are hereby changed to read Wrangler Drive and
Wranglcr Circle, respectively. (89-446)
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D. Reserved for Ii~ture use. (Ord. 96-758~
E. The name of that poaion of Bethel School Road from the Bethel School
Road/Harris Street intersection. southerly to its termination in the Big
Cedar Subdivision is hereby changed to Harris Street. (Ord. 92-548)
F. That the name of the existing segment of Misty Haven Lane, in its
entirety, which begins at the noah and southeast intersection of Coppell
Road and Misty Haven, and ends at a cul-de-sac at the eastern most
point, be changed to Minyard Lane. (Ord. 92-533)
G. That the name of the existing segment of Sherwood Drive. in its
entirety, ~vhich begins at the north intersection of Bethel Road and
Shorewood, and ends at the intersection of Harris Road and Shorewood,
be changed to Country Lane. (Ord. 92-557)
H. That the name of the existing segment of Leigh Street, in its entirety,
which begins noah of the intersection of Leigh Street and Brock Street,
and ends at the cul-de-sac at the northern most point, be changed to
Melinda Street. (Ord. 92-578)
I. That the name of the existing segment of Heatherwood Lane, in its
entirety, which begins at the intersection of Heaahwood Drive and
Heatherwood, and ends at the northern most point of Wrenwood, be
changed to Heaahwood Lane. (Ord. 92-579)
J. That the name of the existing segment of Fountain Head Lane north of
its intersection with Fountain Drive noahward to a line which bisects
the area between the North/South portions and the East/West portions of
Fountain Head Lane and including all poaions of Fountain Head Lane
south of said line, be changed to Poaside Lane. (Ord. 93-645)
K. The name of the existing segment of Teal Lane is hereby changed to
read Laguna Drive. (Ord. 93-610)
L. The name of the existing segment for that portion of Coppel Road
between the existing Sandy Lake Road and the Existing Thweatt Road
be changed to Sandy Lake Road. (Ord. 95-728)
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Marc h, 1997 Supplement
M. The name of the existing segment of Thweatt Road, in its entirety, be
changed to Sandy Lake Road. (Ord. 95-728)
N. The name of the existing segment for that portion of Cotton Road
between the existing Freeport Parkway and the existing Gateway
Boulevard be changed to Fritz Drive. (Ord. 97784)
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ARTICLE 2-3 KEEP COPPELL BEAUTIFUL COMMITTEE
Sec. 2-3-1 CREAT1ON
A committee to be known as the "Keep Coppell Beautiful Committee" is
hereby created for the purpose of assisting the City Council and the City staff
in establishing a city-wide policy for decreasing the amount of loose refuse in
the City. (Ord. 95-699)
Sec. 2-3-2 MEMBERSHIP
The Committee shall be comprised of seven members appointed by City
Council. Such members shall be residents of the City or o~vn or operate a
business within the City. (Ord. 96769)
Sec. 2-3-3 TERMS
Members of the Keep Coppell Beautiful Committee shall be appointed by the
City Council for a term of two (2) years: provide& however, in order to
establish staggered terms of office, three of the initial members shall be
appointed for one (1) year term. Thereafter, all appointmentst except for an
appointment to fill a vacancy which shall be filled for the unexpired term,
shall be for a term of two (2) years. (Ord. 96769)
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Sec. 2-3-4 RULES
That the Committee shall be governed by the following rules:
A. Quornm. Four (4) of the Committee shall constitute a quorum fbr the conduct
of business. (Ord. 96769)
B. Attendance. The meanbets of the Committee shall regularly attend Ineetings
and public hearlugs of the Committee. An annual report shall be submitted to
the City Council showiug the cumulative attendance of each member with
notation of members who have been abseat from three (3) consecutive
meetings. (Ord. 95-699)
C. Compensation. The ~nembers of the Committee shall serve without
compeusation. (Ord. 95-699)
D. Meetlugs. The Committee shall hold an organizational meeting each year and
shall elect a Chairman and Vice-Chairman from among its members before
proceedlag to any other matters of busiaess. The Committee shall meet
regularly and shall designate the time and place of its meetings in accordance
with its by-laws. (Ord. 95-699)
E. Procedure. The Committee shall adopt its own by-laws and rules of
procedure and keep a record of its proceedings in accordance with the
provisions of the ordinances and charter of the City. (Ord. 95-699)
F. Installation of Members. Newly appointed members shall be installed at the
first regular meeting after their appointment. (Ord. 95-699)
Sec. 2-3-5 DUTIES
That the Committee shall recommend refnse and environmental management
policies to the City Council and City staff so that all City refuse policies and the
Committee's activities may follow a common purpose. The Committee shall
have the following responsibilities:
A. Assist City Administration and City Council in reducing litter and
associated problems. (Ord. 95-699)
B. Assist in development of li~rther beauti~cation programs lbr the
community as may be needed. (Ord. 95-699)
C. Assist in the development of city-wide refuse and environmental policy
plan(s) for review and adoption. (Ord. 95-699)
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D. Assist City Administration in evaluating the eftbctiveness of the policies
developed. (Ord. 95-699)
E. Determine and recommend to the City Council and the City
Administration program priorities on a city-wide basis. (Ord. 95-699)
F. Recommend enlbrcement and a additional program alternatives. (Ord.
95-699)
G. Carry out such other tasks as the City Council and City Administration
may designate. (Ord. 95-699't
Sec. 2-3-6 SUBCOMMITTEES
The Committee shall establish subcommittees to accomplish the foregoing
responsibilities, such subcommittees to include, but not be limited to, the areas
of business and industry, communications, community organizations, municipal
operations, and schools. Each subcommittee shall be chaired by a Committee
member with an unspecified number of community volunteers chosen by the
Committee as working subcommittee staff. (Ord. 95-699)
Sec. 2-3-7 COORDINATOR, EQUIPMENT AND OPERATING FUNDS
A position of Coordinator will be established to coordinate the activities of the
Committee. The Coordinator shall be a non-voting ex-officio member of the
Committee and shall be the Director of Information and Customer Services or
the designee. (Ord. 96769)
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ARTICLE 2-4 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Sec. 2-4-1 CREATION
There is hereby established a seven (7) member Commission which shall be known as
the Planning aad Zoning Commission of the City of Coppell, Texas. Such
Commission shall continue the duties and responsibilities heretofore established for
the original Planning and Zoning Commission of the City which was created by
Ordinance No. 16 on July 13. 1964. (Ord. 86364)
Sec. 2-4-2 APPOINTMENT
A. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall be comprised of seven (7)
members to be appointed by the City Council. Members shall be a resident of
the City of Coppell for at least twelve (12) months preceding the date of
appointment, be knowledgeable in the affairs of the City, be knowledgeable in
the functions and activities provided for in the Charter and this Article and
shall be a qualified voter in the City of Coppell, Texas. (Ord. 86364)
B. Members of the Commission shall be appointed for two (2) year terms with
three (3) members' terms expiring in even-numbered years and four (4)
members' terms expiring in odd-numbered years. (Ord. 86364)
C. Pursuant to Section 8.03F of the City Charter, any vacancy created on the
Commission shall be filled by majority vote of the City Council for the
remainder of the unexpired term within thirty (30) days after the vacancy
occurs. (Ord. 86364)
D. The members of the Commission shall serve without pay or compensation:
provided, however, that they shall be entitled to reimburse~nent of and fbr
necessary expenses incurred ia the performance of their duties, when
approved by the City Council. (Ord. 86364)
E. The Commission shall perform such duties as may be prescribed by state law
or the ordinances of the City. Commission members shall not be agents of the
City. (Ord. 86364)
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Sec. 2-4-3 OFFICERS
A. The Commission shall each October elect from its membership a
chairman, vice-chairman and a secretary for one (1 / year terms of office.
or until their successors are elected. (Ord. 86364)
B. They may hold office li3r two (2) terms, after which one (1) term must
elapse before being eligible for re-election. (Ord. 86364)
C. In the event of a vacancy in the office of chairman, the vice-chairman
shall assume the duties of the chairman until the next regular meeting of
the Commissiom at which time the Commission shall elect a new
chairman. (Ord. 86364)
In the event of a vacancy in the office of vice-chairman or secretary, the
chairman may appoint a Commission member to temporarily assume
the duties of that office until the next regular meeting, at which time an
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J. To have in one's possession a key or master key that will unlock water ~neter
lids. This subsection does not apply to City officials or employees.
K. To install or maintain any utility by-pass or connection between the utility
meter and the main source of supply, except as may be installed upon written
permission from the City and the Utility Company~ if any~ furnishing such
utility through a franchise granted by the City. (Ord. 79)
L. To turn on any utility meter valve without first having obtained a permit to do
so or to turn on such utility meter valve after the same has been turned off by
the City or its agents. without first having obtained a permit to do so, or to
interfere with any water, electric or gas meter or any other utility supplying
equipment. (Ord. 79)
M. To use any utility after the same has been cut off by the City, its agents or the
utility company furnishing such utility under a franchise granted by the City,
without first having secured a new permit therefor upon new applicatiou
such utility service. The discovery of an unauthorized by-pass as above
mentioned shall be pri~na facie evidence that such by-pass was installed by
and maintained by the person or persons to whom the utility service is
received through such unauthorized by-pass. Also, after a utility service has
been turned off by the City, discovery that the utility meter valve has been
turned on without authorization, shall be prima facie evidence that the person
or persons to whom the utility service is being received, turned on such utility
meter valve. (Ord. 79)
Sec. 3-1-4 RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE (Ord. 96-758)
Sec. 3-1-5 WATER RATES (Monthly)
Residential:
The monthly rates or charges for water service furnished by the City Waterworks
System for single family dwellings shall be as established by appropriate City Council
resolution. (96-737)
Co~nmercial and Industrial:
The monthly rates or charges tbr water service furnished by the City for apartment or
multi-family complexes, hotels and motels, office buildings, townhouses and
condominiums, and commercial or industrial uses shall be based upon a meter base
rate as established by City Council resolution. In the event that City ordinance
requires installation of a meter strictly for fire protection, that meter shall be charged
the base rate for a Type "A" 5/8 inch meter, regardless of actual meter size. (96-737)
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Sec. 3-1-6 RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE
Sec. 3-1-7 REPORT WATER LEAKS
It shall be the duty of aII employees of the City, including Officers and members of
the Police Force, to report to the Superintendent of Waterworks, upon blanks
furnished for that purpose, any leaks or unnecessary waste of water that may come to
their attention, together with any violation of this Article. (Ord. 180)
Sec. 3-1-8 WATER METERS
All meters whether private or belonging to the Waterworks System shall be set by the
employees of the City. If the meter fails to register, the constuner will be charged at
the average daily consmnption as shown by the meter when in order. All water that
passes through the meter shall be charged for, whether used or not. (Ord. 180)
Sec. 3-1-9 SEPARATE METERS REQUIRED
Each consumer of water living in a separate house must have a separate connection
and meter for each house, provided, that in cases of hardship or where a residence is
not in reach of a City water main, arrangements may be made, at the optiou of the
City, to secure water from another user of City water. (Ord. 180)
Sec. 3-1-10 REPAIR OF WATER LINES
In the interest of water couservation, if at any time water lines and connections from
the meter loop connection into the residence, house, barn, business, yard or similar
places become rusted out, broken or in general deteriorated, it shall be the duty of the
owner of the premises to place his lines in a good and serviceable condition. The
replaced and repaired lines must meet specifications laid down by the City Plumbing
Code. (Ord. 180)
Sec. 3- I - I I WATER METER DEPOSIT
Each water consumer shall make a meter deposit in the sum required by resolution
of the City Council fbr such purpose. (Ord. 96-737)
Sec. 3-1-12 DAILY WATER USE PLAN
All persons using water fbr lawn watering, garden watering, or irrigation during
the period of May 15 to September 15 of each year shall do so in the following
manner: (Ord. 96771 )
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A. All water customers south of Sandy Lake Road must conduct all lawn
watering, garden watering, or irrigation on Sundays, Tuesdays and
Fridays.
B. All water customers north of Sandy Lake Road must conduct lawn
watering, garden watering, or irrigation on Mondays, Thursdays and
Saturdays.
C. All irrigation of the center medim~s of streets or street rights-of-way and
common areas maintained by a homeowner's association, that are south
of Sandy Lake Road, must bc conducted on Sundays, Tuesdays and
Fridays.
D. All irrigation of the center median of streets or street rights-of-way and
common areas maintained by a homeowner's association, that are north
of Sandy Lake Road must be conducted on Mondays, Thursdays and
Saturdays.
E. No watering will be allowed on Wednesdays.
F. Nursery (garden and landscape) businesses are not restricted when
watering business inventory; however, they must comply with garden
watering or irrigation for the landscaping associated with the building.
G. Variances may be granted to persons establishing new lawns or
landscaping. All variances must be submitted in writing. Based on the
water situation at the time of request liar a variance, the City Engineer
may r~ject a variance request until such time as the City's water supply
can sustain the additional water usage. A variance may be revoked by
the City Engineer if the terms of the agreement are violated.
H. Water customers tied to the Coppell water supply not within the City
limits shall conform to the same watering requirements of this
ordinance. (Ord. 96771)
Sec. 3-1-13 EXTENSION OF WATER LINES TO SUBDIVISIONS AND WITHIN
SUBDIVISIONS, OR TO INDIVIDUALS
A. Where extensions of water mains are required to serve property which
has been subdivided or platted for development and resale, the costs of
approach mains fronting on property not owned by the developer but
required and necessary to connect property to be developed shall be
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borne solely by tile developer. The sizes of all ati3rementioned mains
shall be determined by the City. Rethnds for main extensions will be as
follows:
1. Upon approval and acceptance of the system by the City, on any
mains larger than twelve inch (12") diameter. the City will pay,
upon acceptance if limds are available, or will enter into a pro-
rata agreement with the developer, the amount being the
diflbrence between the cost of the oversized mains and the
twelve inch (12") diameter mains. (Ord. 180)
2. The City will only refund to the subdivider pro-rata charges
received from applicants ~vho desire to connect to the mains of a
diameter larger than twelve inch (12") with the total refund not
to exceed the amount of the subdivider's cost of the off site
improvements. (Ord. 180)
3. The maximum period of time for the pro-rata reimbursement to
the subdivider for the off-site mains shall not exceed seven (7)
years. (Ord. 180)
B. Oversized Mains Within Subdivisions. Developers of
subdivisions shall bear the entire costs of water and sewer
systems ~vithin or along the boundary of their subdivisions,
except that on any mains larger than twelve inch (12") the City
will relhnd the dif/brence between the cost of the oversized
mains and the twelve inch (12"). Adequate size of such water
and sewer mains shall be determined by the City. (Ord. 180)
Sec. 3-1 - 14 RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE
(Ord. 96-758)
Sec. 3 - 1 - 15 TAPPING CITY WATERMAINS
The tapping the for connection with the Water Works System shall be as established
by appropriate resolution of the City Council. (Ord. 96-737)
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Sec. 8-3-5 PARKING REGULATIONS OF BOATS AND CERTAIN
VEHICLES 1N RESIDENTIAL AREAS ..........................................18
A. DEFINITIONS ...................................................................................18
Front Yard ..........................................................................................18
Rear Yard ...........................................................................................18
Residential Area .................................................................................1 g
Residential Lot ...................................................................................18
Side Yard ...........................................................................................18
Vehicles ..............................................................................................18
B. PARKING PROHIBITED ON PUBLIC STREETS IN
RESIDENTIAL AREAS ....................................................................l g
C. CERTAIN PARKING OR STORAGE PROHIBITED IN
FRONT, SIDE AND REAR YARDS OF RESIDENTIAL LOTS .... 19
D. SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS ..................................................................19
Sec. 8-3-6 TRUCK PARKING (Excess of One and One-Half Tons) ................ 20
Sec. 8-3-7 TRUCK PARKING (Under One and One-Half Tons) ...................... 20
ARTICLE 8-4 TRUCK ROUTES .........................................................................................21
Sec. 8-4-1 DEFINITIONS ...................................................................................21
Commercial Motor Vehicle ...............................................................21
Motor Vehicle ....................................................................................21
Sere i-Trai ler .......................................................................................21
Trailer .................................................................................................21
Truck Tractors ....................................................................................21
Vehicle ...............................................................................................21
Sec. 8-4-2 GENERAL WEIGHT LOAD ON ROADWAYS .............................. 21
Sec. 8-4-3 TRUCKS PROHIBITED OFF TRUCK ROUTE; EXEMPTIONS...23
Sec. 84-4 EXCEPTIONS ..........................................................................23
Sec. 8-4-5 WEIGHING LOADED VEHICLES ..................................................24
Sec. 8-4-6 TRUCK ROUTE SIGNS ...................................................................24
ARTICLE 8-5 GENERAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS .............................. 25
Sec. 8-5-1 PASSING SCHOOL BUSES ....................................................25
Sec. 8-5-2 TRAFFIC REGULATIONS IN GREENBELT AREA ............ 25
A. DEFINITIONS ...................................................................................25
Greenbelt Area ...................................................................................25
Person .................................................................................................25
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B. VEHICLE CONTROL WITHIN GREENBELT AREA ................... 25
Sec. 8-5-3 ONE-WAY STREETS DURING CHRISTMAS SEASON ...................... 25
A. AUTHORITY TO PRESCRIBE ........................................................ 25
B. AUTHORITY TO INSTALL ............................................................ 26
C. FAILURE TO COMPLY AN OFFENSE .......................................... 26
D. AUTHORIZED INSTALLATION PRESUMED .............................. 26
E. INTERFERENCE WITH BARRICADES, ONE-WAY STREET
SIGNS, AND OTHER WARNING DEVICES ................................. 26
Sec. 8-5-4 PEDESTRIAN NO-CROSSING ZONE .................................................... 27
ARTICLES-6 BICYCLE HELMETS ................................................................................. 29
Sec. 8-6-1 DEFINITIONS ...................................................................................29
Sec. 8-6-2 BICYCLE HELMET REQUIRED .................................................... 29
Sec. 8-6-3 SALE OR LEASE OF BICYCLES ................................................... 30
Sec. 8-6-4 PENALTY .........................................................................................30
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ARTICLE 8-3 PARKING
Sec. 8-3- I NO PARKING ON SPECIFIC STREETS & IN CERTAIN SCHOOL ZONES
A. NO PARKING ON SPECIFIC STREETS
It shall be unlawful tBr any person to stop, stand or park a vehicle at any time
in violation of any official sign, curb marking, or street marking that prohibits,
regulates, or restricts the stopping, standing or parking of a vehicle at the
times designated fbr the foilowing streets:
1. BETHEL SCHOOL ROAD on botb sides between Denton Tap Road
and Moore Road at all times.
2. COTTON ROAD on both sides between Freeport Parkway to
Gateway Boulevard at all times.
3. DENTON TAP ROAD on both sides l~om the north City limits to
East Beltline Road/Southwestern Boulevard at all times.
4. FREEPORT PARKWAY on both sides in its entirety at all times.
5. HEARTZ ROAD on the east side from Parkway Boulevard to a point
thirty-five (35') feet soutb of the intersection of Park Meadow Way
and Heartz Road at all times.
6. HEARTZ ROAD on the east side from a point thirty-five (35') feet
tBurth of the iotersection of Park Meadow Way and Heartz Road to a
point thirty-five (35') feet north of the intersection of Bethel Scbool
Road and Heartz Road between the bouts of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ou
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of each week.
7. HEARTZ ROAD on tbe east side froran Bethel School Road to a
point thirty-five (35') feet north of the intersection of Bethel School
Road and Heartz Road at all times.
8. HEARTZ ROAD on tile west side from Parkway Boulevard to a
point two hundred five (205') feet south of Sandy Lake Road at all
times.
9. HEARTZ ROAD on the west side from a point thirty-five (35') feet
north of tbe intersection of VanBebber and Heartz Road at all times.
10. HEARTZ ROAD on the west side from a point thirty-five (35') feet
soutb of tbe intersection of VanBebber and Heartz Road to a point
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thirty-five (35') l~et north of the intersection of Heartz Road and
Bethel School Road between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ou
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of each week.
11. HEARTZ ROAD on the ~vest side from Bethel School Road to a
point thirty-five (35') feet north of the iutersection of Bethel School
Road and Heartz Road at all times.
12. KAYE STREET, ou the south side in the three hundred (300) and
four hundred (400) blocks at all times.
13. MACARTHUR BOULEVARD on the east side from the north City
limits to the south City limits at all times.
14. MACARTHUR BOULEVARD on the west side from the north City
limits to Sandy Lake Road at all times.
15. MACARTHUR BOULEVARD on tbe west side from Sandy Lake
Road to a point seven hundred fifty feet (750') south of the intersection
of Starleaf Street and MacArthur Boulevard between the hours of 6:45
a.m. to 8:45 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and
Friday of each week.
I6. MACARTHUR BOULEVARD on the west side from a poiat seven
htmdred fifiy feet (750') south of the intersection of Starleaf Street aud
MacArthur Bonlevard to the south City limits at all times.
17. MOCKINGBIRD LANE oil the west side in its entirety at all times.
18. MOORE ROAD on the east side between Parkway Botdevard and
Sandy Lake Road from a point seventy (70') tibet south of the south
curb line of the entrance into the Town Lake Apartment Complex to a
point one hundred eighty-six (186') feet north of the entrance into tile
Town Lake Apartment Complex at all times.
19. PARKWAY BOULEVARD on the south side from the intersection
of the south curb line of Parkway Boulevard and the west curb line of
Moore Road to a point sixty (60') fbet west of said location at all
times.
20. SANDY KNOLL DRIVE on both sides between Sbadowcrest Drive
and Woodhurst Drive at all times.
21. SHADOWCREST DRIVE on the north side between Moore Road
and Wise Way at all times.
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22. SOUTH BELT LINE ROAD on both sides between the westbound
Frontage Road of Interstate Highway 635 and East Belt Line
Road/Southwestern Boulevard at all times.
23. VILLAWOOD LANE on the north side between Moore Road and
Mockingbird Lane at all times.
24. WOODHURST DRIVE on tile north side between Sandy Knoll
Drive and Heartz Road at all times. (Ord. 97782)
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Sec. 8-5-4 PEDESTRIAN NO-CROSSING ZONE
It shall be unlawful for ally pedestrian to cross any public street within tile corporate
limits of the City at a location that has beeu established as a ~Pedestrian no-crossing
zone" and so marked as a "No Pedestrian Crossing Zone" with signs or street
~narkings. The following locations are hereby designated as "Pedestrian no-crossing
ZOnes"
A. That part of East West Belt Line Road that lies in the 1700 block and
1800 Block of said road.
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ARTICLE 8-6 BICYCLE HELMETS
Sec. 8-6-1 Definitions. The following terms and phrases, as used in this Article, shall
have the following meanings unless the context indicates otherwise:
Bicycle. means a human powered vehicle with two wheels in tandem designed to
transport by a pedaling action a person seated on a seat.
Child. Shall mean any person under seventeen years of age.
Dealer. Shall mean any commercial establishment that sales or leases new or used
bicycles, whether as its principal business activity or in connection with the selling or
leasing of other merchandise, or the providing of services, from a place of business
within the City.
Helmet. Shall mean a properly fitted bicycle helmet that is not structurally damaged and
that conforms to the standards of the American National Standards Institute, the
American Society Ibr testing and materials, the Snell Memorial Foundation or any federal
agency having regulatory jurisdiction over bicycle helmets, as applicable, at the time of
the manufacturer of the helmet.
Parent. Shall mean the person who is the natural parent, adoptive parent, foster parent,
or step parent of another person.
Public Way. Shall mean any property located within the City that is publicly owned or
maintained, including but limited to a publicly owned or maintained street, highway,
alley, sidewalk, trail or public park facility.
Wearing a helmet shall mean that a helmet is properly attached to a person's head with
the chin straps of the helmet securely l~astened and tightened. (Ord. 96780't
Sec. 8-6-2 Bicycle Helmet Required
A. A person commits an offense if the person operates or rides upon a
bicycle or any side car, trailer, child carrier, seat, or other device attached
to a bicycle without wearing a helmet.
B. A parent or guardian of a minor commits an oft~nse if such person
'knowingly causes or permits, or by insufficient control allows, the minor
to operate or ride upon a bicycle or any side car~ trailer, child carrier, seat
or other device attached to a bicycle, without the minor wearing a helmet.
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C. A person commits an offense if the person transports another person upon
a bicycle or any side car, trailer, child carrier, seat, or other device
attached to a bicycle, without the other person wearing a helmet.
D. It is a det~nse to prosecution under Subsection A~ B, or C that:
1. the bicycle was not being operated upon a public way at the time
of the alleged ofl~nse; or
2. for the first offense only, the person owns or has acquired a helmet
for such person's use or passenger use, whichever is applicable,
prior to appearance in Municipal Court Ibr the violation. (Ord.
96780)
Sec. 8-6-3 Sale or Lease of Bicycles
A. A dealer commits an ofl~nse if the dealer sells a bicycle or any bicycle
side car, trailer, or child carrier without having a sign conspicuously
posted on the dealer's premises, in the form, location, and manner
approved by the Chief of Police, notifying all customers that it is a City
Ordinance violation to operate or ride upon a bicycle without a helmet.
B. A dealer commits an offense if the dealer leases a bicycle or any bicycle
side car, trailer, or child carrier without:
1. providing a helmet to each person who will operate or ride upon
the bicycle or bicycle side car~ trailer, or child carrier: or
2. determining through physical observation that a helmet is in the
possession of each person who will operate or ride upon the
bicycle or the bicycle side car, trailer, or child carrier. (Ord.
96780)
Sec. 8-6-4 Penalty
Au oft~nse under this Article is punishable by a fine not to exceed:
1. Ten ($10.00) dollars for the first offense:
2. Twenty-five ($25.00) dollars for the secoud offense: aud
3. Fifty ($50.00) dollars for the third and each subsequent ofl~use.(Ord 96780)
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CHAPTER 9 GENERAL REGULATIONS
ARTICLE 9-1 ANIMAL SERVICES
Sec. 9- l - 1 Definitions.
In this Article the following words and terms shall have the following meanings
ascribed to them unless the context indicates otherwise:
Abandon shall mean to dump, desert, or leave any animal on public or private
property with the intent of terminating any further responsibility for said animal, and
shall also mean titiling to properly redeem any animal impounded or quarantined by
the City. (Ord. 95-687)
Animal shall mean any living creature, dronestic or wild, including, but not limited to,
dogs, cats, cows, horses, birds, fish, mammals, reptiles, insects, fowls, and livestock
but specifically excluding human beings. (Ord. 95-687)
Animal Services Officer shall mean the person designated by the City Manager to
enforce this Article or an authorized representative. lord. 96777)
Cat shall mean a domesticated animal that is a member of the t¥1idae (ti:line) family
but does not include a lion, tiger, bobcat, jaguar, panther, leopard, cougar, or other
wild animal of this family or hybrids. (Ord. 95-687)
Dangerous Dog shall mean a dog that:
1. makes an unprovoked attack oa a person that causes bodily injury and
occurs in a place other than an enclosure in which the dog was being
kept and that was reasonably certain to prevent the dog from leaving
the enclosure on its own: or
2. commits unprovoked acts in a place other than an enclosure in which
the dog was being kept and that was reasonably certain to prevent the
dog from leaving the enclosure on its own and those acts caused a
person to reasonably believe that the dog wilI attack and cause bodily
injury to that person. (Ord. 96777)
Designated veterinarian shall mean a licensed veterinarian who has been approved
by the City to collect fees l~>r and issue licenses for animals. (Ord. 95-687)
Dog shall mean a domesticated ani~nal that is a member of the canidae (canine) tlm~ily
but does not include a wolf, jackal, fox or other wild animal of this
family or hybrids. (Ord. 95-687)
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Guard Dog shall mean any dog which has been trained for the purpose of protecting
property by a guard dog company which is required to be licensed pursuant to Article
4413(29bb) V.T.C.S., as amended from time to time. (Ord. 95-687)
Hybrid shall ~nean the product of the ~nating of two dift~erent species of animals
regardless of the number of generations born since that original mating. (Ord. 95687)
Licensed Veterinarian shall mean a person licensed to practice veterinary medicine.
(Ord. 95-687)
Livestock shall mean horses, or any member of the domesticated horse family,
including but not limited to, mules, donkeys, and ponies and all types of varieties of
cattle, bulls, and all members of the cow family, and all types of domesticated swine,
sheep and goats. (Ord. 95-687)
Local Rabies Control Authority shall mean the person designated by the City
Council in accordance with Section 826.017 of the Texas Health and Safety Code
(Vernon Supp. 1996). (Ord. 96777)
Miniature Swine shall mean any member of the swine family which has, through
selective breeding, been genetically manipulated so as to attain a maximum height of
18 inches at the shoulder and a ~naximum weight of 60 pounds. (Ord. 95-687)
Owner shall mean any person owning, keeping or harboring an animal. (Ord. 95687)
Person shall mean an individual, firm, partnership, association, corporation or
other legal entity. (Ord. 95-687)
Prohibited Animal:
I. Means an animal, other than a common domestic species and regardless of
state or duration of captivity, that poses a potential physical or disease threat
to the public or that is protected by international, federal or state regulations,
including but not limited to the fbllowing:
A. Class Reptilia: Family llelodermatidea (venomous lizards): Family
Viperidac (rattlesnakes, copperheads, cottonmouths, other pit vipers
and true vipers); Family Elapidae (coral snakes, cobras, mambas, and
other elapids): the following listed species of Family Colubridae -
Dispholidus typus (Boomslang), Hyrodynastes gigas (water cobra),
Boiga (mangrove snake), and Thelotornis (African twig snake)
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only; Order Phidia, Family Boidae (racers, boas, water snakes,
and pythons); and Order Crocodilia (crocodiles, alligators,
caimans, and gavials):
B. Class Aves: Order Falconiforms (such as hawks, eagles, and
vultures); Subdivision Ratitae (such as ostriches, rheas,
cassowaries, and emus); and Order Strigiforms (such as owls);
C. Class Mammalia: Order Carnivora, Family Felidae (such as
ocelots. margays, tigers. jaguars, leopards, and cougars), except
commonly accepted domesticated cats; Family Canidae (such as
wolves. wolf dog hybrids, dingos, coyotes. and jackals), except
domesticated dogs: Family Mustelidae (such as weasels, skunks.
martens, t~rrets, mink, and badgers); Family Procyonidae
(raccoon); Family Ursidae (such as bears); Order Marsupialia
(such as kangaroos and common opossums); Order Edentata
(such as sloths, anteaters, and armadillos); Order Proboscidea
(elephants); Order Primata (such as monkeys. chimpanzees, and
gorillas); Order Rodentia (such as porcupines); and Order
Ungulata (such as antelope. deer, bison, and camels);
D. Animals not listed: The Animal Services Officer may declare
any species of animal not listed in this subsection as "prohibited"
if the confinement of the animal within the City can be shown to
constitute a threat to public health and safety; (Ord. 96777) and
2. does not mean:
A. a bird kept in a cage or aviary that is not regulated by
international, federal, or state law; or
B. a gerbil, hamsteL guinea pig, or laboratory mouse or rat. (Ord.
95-687)
Running at large shall mean not completely confined by a building, wall or fence of
sufficient strength or construction to restrain the animal, except when such animal is
either on a leash, or held in the hands of the owner or keeper, or under direct
supervision of the owner within the limits of the owner's private property. Any animal
confined within an automobile or other vehicle shall not be deemed running at large.
(Ord. 95-687)
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Secure enclosure means a fenced area or structure that is:
1. locked:
2. capable of preventing the entry of the general public, including children;
3. capable of preventing the escape or release of a dog;
4. clearly marked as containing a dangerous dog; and
5. in conformance with the requirements for enclosures established by the
animal services officer. (Ord. 96777)
Serious bodily injury means any physical injury that involves a substantial risk of
death, disfigurement or impairment of any part of the body, including but not limited to
a broken bone or a laceration requiring either multiple stitches or cosmetic surgery.
(Ord. 95-687)
Unprovoked means action by an animal that is not:
1. in response to being tormented, abused, or assaulted by any person;
2. in response to pain or injury; or
3. in protection of itself or its lbod, kennel, immediate ten'itory, or nursing
olt~pring. (Ord. 95-687)
Wild animal shall mean any animal except the common domestic species (dogs, cats,
horses, livestock and other common farm animals) regardless of the state or duration of
captivity. (Ord. 95-6871 )
Sec. 9-1-2 Enforcement.
A. City Manager shall designate an employee as the Animal Services
Officer who shall be assigned to the Environmental Health Division.
(Ord. 96777)
g. Enforcement of this Article and any state laws regulating animal control
shall be the responsibility of the Animal Services Officer. (Ord. 96777)
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C. The Animal Services Officer is authorized to:
(1) i~npound any ani~nal in violation of this Article:
(2) issue citations for any violation of this Article or applicable state law.
(Ord. 96777)
D. No person shall interfere with any Animal Services Officer or any other
authorized representative in the performance of their duties. (Ord. 96777)
E. The City Council shall establish tile t~es required by this Article by resolution
from time to time. (Ord. 95-687)
Sec. 9- I -3 Running at Large.
It shall be uulawful for an owner of an animal without regard to mental state, to fail to
keep the animal from running at large as defined in this Article. (Ord. 95-687)
Sec. 9-1-4 Vaccination.
A. The owner of a dog or cat sball have the animal cnrrently vaccinated against
rabies by a licensed veterinarian when the animal is three (3) months of age
and within each subsequent twelve month interval. After immunization the
veterinarian shall issue to the owner of the animal a certificate of vaccination
which contains the following information:
1. na~ne and address of owner;
2. animal identification including species, sex. age, size, predominant
breed and colors;
3. type of vaccination; and
4. rabies tag number. (Ord. 96777)
B. Concurrent with the issuance of the certificate of vaccination the veterinarian
shall provide to the owner of the dog or cat a metal rabies tag serially
numbered silowing tile date of vaccination, the name, address and phone
number of the veterinarian which shall be securely attached to the collar or
harness of the vaccinated animal and worn at all times. (Ord. 95-687)
C. Except as provided in Subsection B above, a person commits oflimse without
regard to mental state, if the person owns, keeps, or harbors a dog or cat over
three (3) months of age without having such dog or cat currently licensed by
the City.
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Sec. 9-1-5. Registration; license.
A. The owner of a dog or cat three (3) months of age or older shall annually
register the animal with the City. Written application to register the animal
for a license and pay~nent of the applicable license fee shall be made to the
City or to a designated veterinarian. The application shall inclnde the name
and address of the applicant, a description of the animal, and proof of a
current rabies vaccination. Upon acceptance of the application, a City license
tag shall be issued, which shall bear an identifying number for the animal and
the year of issuance. The license tag shall be securely attached to the collar or
harness of the anilnal and worn at all ti~nes. No license l~e shall be charged
for dogs trained to assist audio or visually-impaired persons, and police dogs.
lord. 96777)
B. Animals fi>stered within the City shall wear the fostering tag for the
appropriate organization until such time as the animal is adopted. (Ord. 95-
687)
C. Except as provided in Subsection B above, a persoil commits an oftimse
without regard to mental state, if the person owns, keeps, or harbors a dog or
cat over three (3) months of age without having such dog or cat currently
licensed by the City. (Ord. 96777)
D. A person com~nits an ofllense without regard to mental state, if the person
owns, keeps, or harbors a dog or cat required to be licensed by this section and
fails to display on the animal at all times a valid City license tag. (Ord. 95-
687)
E. A person commits an oft~nse without regard to mental state if the persoll
owns, keeps, or harbors a dog or cat and displays on the animal a City license
tag issued to another animal. (Ord. 95-687)
F. A person commits an offense without regard to mental state if the person
owns, keeps. or harbors more than tbur (4) animals (dogs, cats, or both) over
six (6) months of age. (Ord. 95-687)
Sec. 9- I -6. License Tag by Designated Veterinarian.
A. A licensed veterinarian located within or outside the City and who treats dogs
and cats which are maintained within the City may apply annually to the
Animal Services Officer to become a designated veterinarian. Application
shall be in a form prescribed by the Animal Services Officer and shall be
signed by the veterinarian applying for designation and shall
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have the force and effect of a contract. The City Manager or his designee is
hereby authorized to approve such application on behalf of the City. An
Agreement shall be valid only for the calendar year and shall expire on
December 31st. (Ord. 95-687)
B. A designated veterinarian is autborized to issue a license tag to the owner of a
dog or cat upon proof of a current rabies vaccination certificate lbr the animal
to be licensed and payment of the applicable license fee. A designated
veterinarian shall not register any dog or cat without proof that the animal is
currently vaccinated against rabies. (Ord. 95-687)
C. A designated veterinarian shall coIlect the City's current license fee for each
animal be registers and may retain fi'om the fbe an amount established by the
City Manager as payment for services and shall submit the balance to the
City. A designated veterinarian assumes full responsibility for insuring that
full payment is made to the City for each license tag. License fees collected
by a veterinarian shall be paid to the City no later than the 5th day of the
month following the month in which the fees were collected. A designated
veterinarian shall be responsible for the proper handling of all City license
tags issued to the veterinarian by the Animal Services Officer and shall be
responsible for contacting Animal Services to receive additional tags prior to
the supply running out. (Ord. 96777)
D. Any designated veterinarian who fails to comply with the procedures or
requirements for the collection and payment of license fees shall immediately
fi~rfcit the designation. (Ord. 95-687)
E. The Animal Services Officer shall provide the designated veterinarian with
necessary monthly report forms and City license tags. The Animal Services
Ofricer shall establish a collection procedure for the fees, a format for tbe tags
and shall record the number of dogs and cats registered. name of owner, and
other appropriate infbrmation. The Anhnal Services Officer may at
reasonable times inspect the license records at a designated veterinarian's
office. (Ord. 96777)
Sec. 9-1-7. Revocation and Denial of Registration.
A. The Animal Services Officer may deny or revoke registration for an animal
owned by a person who: (1) has been convicted of Texas Penal Code, Article
42.11, as amended, or four or more separate violations of this Article or of an
animal services ordinance of another jurisdiction within any twelve (12)
month perio& (2) has had the same animal impounded four or
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more times within any twelve (12) month period: or (3) has abandoued an
animal. (Ord. 96777)
B. If the Animal Services Officer revokes or denies registration of a dog or cat, a
written notice of the action and of tile right to all appeal shall be given to the
owner. The owner may appeal the decision of the Animal Services Officer to
the Animal Services Appeals Board. The filing of a request for au appeal
hearing stays an action of the Animal Services Officer in revoking or denying
the registration until the Appeal Board makes a final decision. (Ord. 96777)
C. Within fifteen (15) calendar days after receipt of a notice of revocation or
denial of registration, or after a filial decision of the Appeals Board if an
appeal is filed, a dog or cat owner shall remove the affected animal from the
City limits. The Animal Services Officer or tile Appeals Board may extend
the fifteen (15) day removal period fbr an additional fifteen (15) calendar
days. The owner shall provide the Animal Services Officer with a sworn
statement confirming the removal of tile ani~nal. (Ord. 96777)
D. A person commits an offease without regard to mental state, if the person
owns, keeps, or harbors a dog or cat within the City daring a period when
registration for the animal has been revoked or denied, or fails to remove a
dog or cat when required by this section. (Ord. 95-687)
Sec. 9-1-8. Animal Services Appeals Board.
A. There is hereby created the Animal Services Appeals Board comprised of the
City Health Officer, a veterinarian to be appointed by the City Council and one
resident of the City who shall not be an employee. The denial or revocation of
registration may be appealed by filing with the Animal Services Officer a
wrirteu request for hearing within ten (10) days after notificatiou of the denial
or revocation. The filing of a request for an appeal stays the action until the
Appeals Board ~nakes a final decision, although it does not preclude the
necessity for the animal to be removed from the City until all appeals are final.
If written request for an appeal is not timely made, the denial or revocation is
final. (Ord. 96777)
B. The Appeals Board may consider evidence ofti~red by any interested
person. The formal rulcs of evidence do not apply. The Appeals Board
shall make its decision on the basis of a preponderance of the evidence
presented at the hearing. The Appeals Board should conduct a hearing
and render a decision within fifteen (15) days after the request for an
appeal is filed or as soon thereafter as practicable. The Appeals Board
may affirm or reverse the denial or revocation. The decision of the
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Appeals Board shall be sent to tile owner of the affected animal. TIle decision
of the Appeals Board is final. (Ord. 95-687)
Sec. 9-1-9. Guard Dogs.
All guard dogs shall be registered annually with the Animal Services Officer prior to
use as guard dogs. The City license tag tbr a guard dog shall be securely attached to
the collar or harness on the animal and worn at all times. Guard dogs shalI be
restrained by a chain or leash not exceeding six (6) feet in length aod humanely
muzzled wheo off the premises where used. (Ord. 96777)
Sec. 9-1 - 10. lrapoundment.
A. TIle lbllowing animals may be impounded:
1. Cats and dogs or miniature swine not exhibiting evideuce of
vaccination or registration. (Ord. 95-687)
2. Ally animal kept under conditions which can endanger the public or
aaimal health. (Ord. 95-687)
3. Any animal that has rabies or symptoms thereof or that a person could
reasonably suspect of having rabies or that bites, scratches or
otherwise creates a condition which ~nay have exposed or transmitted
the rabies virus to aoy human being or animak or that requires
observation for rabies as determined by the Animal Services Officer.
(Ord. 96777)
4. Any animal running at large. (Ord. 95-687)
5. Any animal treated ill a manner determilled to be ill violation of Texas
Penal Code, Article 42.11, as amended. (Ord. 95-687)
6. Any animal in violation of any provision of this article. (Ord. 95-687)
7. Any animal reasonably suspected of having inflicted bodily harm on
ally buman beiag or animal that poses a threat to public safety or
constitutes a public nuisance. {Ord. 95-687)
8. Any prohibited animal. (Ord. 95-687)
B. If any animal is found on the premises ofaay person, that person may coilfine
such animal in a humane manner until the Ani~nal Services Officer
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impounds such animal. When so notified. it shall be the duty of tile Animal
Services Officer to have such animal impounded. (Ord. 96777)
C. The City Manager shall select and establish facilities in the City for the
impoundment, quarantine, maintenance, and destruction of animals. (Ord. 95-
687)
D. Reasonable effort shall be made by the Animal Services Officer to contact the
owner of any aai~nal impounded which is wearlug a current registration tag.
However. the final responsibility for an impounded animal is tbat of the
owner. (Ord. 96777)
Sec. 9-1 - 11. Redemption of Animal.
A. The owuer may redeem an impounded animal upon payment of all applicable
impoundment fees. bandling fees, and any veterinarian bills or other cost
incurred by the City for the impoundment, care and welfhre of the animal and
upon proof of compliance with the vaccinatioa/registration requirements of
this article. Ally animal being held under quarantine or observation fbr rabies
shall not be redeemned uutil released li~om qnarantine. (Ord. 95-687)
B. hnpounded animals shall be held for five days after the date of impoundment
except any ani~nal wearing a current registration and/or vaccination tag shall
be impouuded for seven days. If the owner of an impounded animal does not
redeem it within the period of impoundment, disposition will be in accordance
with this article. (Ord. 95-687)
Sec. 9- l - 12. Disposition of AnimaLs.
A. Except as provided hereia, any ani~nal not redeemed within the above stated
time periods after impoundmerit, or release from quarantine, shall become tile
property of the City and shall at the directioa of the Animal Services Officer
be placed for adoption, transferred to a bona fide humane society or humanely
destroyed. (Ord. 96777)
B. Disposition of auimals impounded on the grounds of cruel or inhumane
treatment shall be determined by a court of competent jurisdiction. (Ord. 95-
687)
C. Ally nursing baby ani~nal impounded without the mother or where the mother
cannot or refuses to provide care for the baby may be immediately destroyed
to prevent further suffering. Any impounded animal that appears to be
suffering from extreme injury or illness may be immediately
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destroyed to prevent further suffering. (Ord. 95-687)
D. Any owner who no longer wishes responsibility for an animal or believes the
animal to be ill or injured may sign a written waiver supplied by the Animal
Services Officer allowing the animal to be immediately destroyed by the City.
The owner of such animal shall be charged a fee for this service. (Ord. 96777)
Sec. 9-1 - 13. Adoption of Dogs and Cats.
A. A person may adopt a dog and/or cat from the City impoundment facility that
has been spayed or neutered aud classified as adoptable. If the animal is
uuder six (6) u~onths of age, the adopting owner must sign au agreement to
have the animal spayed or neutered when the animal reaches the age of six (6)
months. (Ord. 95-687)
B. The Animal Services Officer may refuse to allow a person to adopt an animal
if he has reason to believe the person:
1. Would not have proper facilities to contain or care for the animal.
(Ord. 96777)
2. Wants the dog or cat for the purpose of resale or for purposes other
than pet ownership. (Ord. 96777)
3. There are reasouable grounds to believe the animal would be
subjected to abandonment or cruelty. (Ord. 96777)
C. The person adoptiug the dog and/or cat shall pay all applicable costs of
adoption, including vaccination, registration and veterinarian fees. (Ord. 95-
687)
Sec. 9-1-14. Animal Quarantine.
A. Any animal that has rabies or symptoms which could reasonably indicate
rabies or that bites, scratches or otherwise creates a condition which may
expose or transmit the rabies virus to a human being or other animal shall be
impounded immediately. Upon notification, the owner shall surrender the
animal to the Animal Services Officer for quarantine at the City's designated
animal shelter, or with approval from the Animal Services Officer deliver the
animal to a state-approved veterinarian quarantine facility for quarantine at
the owner's expense. Quarantine shall be for a minimum of ten (10) days
beginniug on the date the incident occurred or longer as the Animal Services
Officer may deem necessary. Animal
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quarantine shall be in accordance with any applicable rules and regulations
adopted by the Texas Department of Health. (Ord. 96777)
B. Quarantine shall be subject to the following conditions:
1. A quarantined animal showing clinical sigus of rabies shall be
immediately destroyed and the head submitted to the nearest Texas
Department of Health Laboratory for testing. (Ord. 95-687)
2. An animal placed in quarantine shall not be released without prior
notification to aud wrirten approval from the Animal Services Officer.
(Ord. 96777)
3. Home quarantine at the residence of the owner, if approved by the
Animal Services Officer, must satisfy the following conditions: (Ord.
96777)
a. Secure facilities are available and approved by the Animal
Services Officer. (Ord. 95-687)
b. The animal is currently vaccinated against rabies. (Ord.
95687)
c. A licensed veterinarian must observe the animal on the first
and last days of the quarantine period. (Ord. 95-687)
d. The owner of the animal shall notify the Animal Services
Officer if the animal escapes. becomes or appears to become
sick~ or dies; and, in case of death of the aaimal while under
quarantine, the owner shall immediately surrender the dead
animal to the Animal Services Officer for diagnostic
purposes. (Ord. 96777)
e. The animal was uot rmming at large at the time of the
incident. (Ord. 95-687)
f. The animal is isolated from all other animals, and human
beings other than the individual(s) who owu the animal.
(Ord. 95-687)
C. A persou who knows of an animal bite or scratch to an individual that the
person conld reasonably foresee as capable of transmitting rabies, or who
kuows of an animal that the person suspects is rabid shall report the incident
or animal to the Auimal Services Offlcer. The report shall include the name
and address of the victim and owuer of the animal. and any other information
relating to the incident or animal. (Ord. 96777)
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D. The owner shall submit for quarantine an animal that:
1. is reported rabid or to have exposed an individual to rabies; or
2. the owner knows or suspects is rabid or has exposed an
individual to rabies; or
3. has bitten, scratched or otherwise created a condition which may
havc exposed or transmitted the rabies virus to any human being.
(Ord. 96777)
E. When submitted for quarantine, the owner shall provide the name,
address and any other relevant information about the animal. (Ord.
96777)
F. The owner of a quarantined animal shall pay all reasonable costs of the
quarantine and disposition of the animal, including charges for shipment
of animal tissues, if required, to the Texas Department of Health
Laboratory for testing. (Ord. 95-687)
G. An animal that has been quarantined may be released by the Animal
Services Officer after a licensed veterinarian determines that the
quarantined animal does not show clinical signs of rabies and under the
following conditions:
1 . At the end of the observation period upon proof of vaccination
prior to release from quarantine.
2. When all applicable fees have been paid.
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3. If the animal is not being held for legal proceediags.
4. If appropriate City license registration bas beea obtained. (Ord.
96777)
H. It shall be unlawful for aay person to interrupt the observation period or
otherwise interfere with quarantine, {Ord. 95-687)
1. It shall be unlawful for any person to destroy or remove from the City any
animal that has bitten a person or other animal or that has been placed under
quarantine. except when necessary to protect the life of any person or other
animal or otberwise approved by the Animal Services Officer. (Ord. 96777)
J. The carcass of a dead animal exposed to rabies or suspected of having a been
rabid. shall. upon demand, be surrendered to the Animal Services Officer.
(Ord. 96777)
K. Wild animals shall not be placed ia quarantine. Wild animals shall be
humanely destroyed in such a maaner the braia is not mutilated. The brain
will then be submitted to a Texas Department of ltealth laboratory t~,r testing.
(Ord. 95-687)
L. No person shall fail or refuse to surrender an animal tbr quarantine or for
destruction when ordered by the Animal Services Officer. (Ord. 96777)
Sec. 9-1-15. Animal Nuisances.
The following shall be considered a public nuisance and shall be unlawful:
A. The keeping of an animal in such a manner as to endanger the public health,
by the accumulation of animal waste which causes foul aad offensive odors
considered to be a hazard to other animals or human beings. (Ord. 95-687)
B. To permit or allow an aaimal to defecate upon private or public property other
than the property of the owner of said animal, and to fail to remove and
dispose of in a sanitary manner any fi~ces left by such animal. (Ord. 95-687)
C. Property not kept free f?om carrion or other putrescible material. (Ord. 95-
687)
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D. The keeping of bees in such a ~nanner as to deny the lawful use of adjacent
property or endanger the health and safety of others. (Ord. 95-687)
E. The keeping of any animal which causes loud and unusual or frequent
barking, howling, or other noise that disturbs the peace and quiet of any
person of ordinary sensibilities. (Ord. 95-687)
Sec. 9-1-16. Animals Prohibited as Novelties.
A. It shall be unlawful ti>r any person to sell, offer for sale, rent, barter or give
away as toys~ prennimns or novelties~ baby chickens, ducklings or other fowl
under three weeks old, or rabbits under two months ol& unless the ~nanner or
~nethod is first approved by the Animal Services Officer. (Ord. 96777)
B. It shall be unlawful to color. dye, stain or otherwise change the natural color
of any chickens, ducklings, or other fowl or rabbits or to possess for the
purpose of sale or to be given away, any of the above mentioned animals
which have been so colored. (Ord. 95-687)
Sec. 9-1-17. Wild; Wild-Hybrid; Prohibited Animals.
A. It shall be unlawful to own, possess, keep or harbor any wild, wild-hybrid, or
prohibited animal within the City. (Ord. 95-687)
B. It is a defense to prosecution under this subsection that the owner or
possessor:
(1) holds a valid prohibited animal permit issued under this section: or
(2) is a govermnental entity. (Ord. 95-687)
C. A pem~it for possession of a prohibited animal may be issued to:
( 1 ) public zoo;
(2) public or private primary or secondary school: or
(3) an animal exhibition, rodeo, or circus of which the animal is an
integral part, if the animal is restrained from inflicting injury upon
persons, property~ or other animals. (Ord. 95-687)
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Sec. 9-1 - 18. Dangerous Dogs.
A. Nuisance Declared
It is hereby declared to be a public nuisance that an owner harbors. keeps or
maintaius a dangerous dog in the City uuless the owner complies with the
requirements of this section, and State statutes regulating dangerous dogs.
(Ord. 95-687)
B. Requirements for Owner of Dangerous Dog
1. Not later than the 30th day after a persoll learns that the person is the owner of
a dangerous dog, the person shall:
a. register the dangerous dog with the Animal Services Officer;
b. restrain the dangerous dog at all times on a leash in the immediate
control of a person or in a secure enclosure;
c. obtain liability insurance coverage or show financial responsibility in
an a~nount of at least $100,000 to cover damages resulting from an
attack by the dangerous dog causing bodily injury to a person. (Ord.
96777)
2. For purposes of this section, a person learns that the person is the owner of a
dangerous dog when:
a. the owner knows of an attack described in the definition of
"Dangerous Dog"; or
b. the owner is informed by the Animal Services Officer that the dog is a
dangerous dog. (Ord. 96777)
3. If a persoll reports all iucident described in the definition of "Dangerous Dog",
the Animal Services Officer may investigate the incident. If, after receiviog
sworn statements of any witnesses, the Animal Services Officer determines
the dog is a dangerous dog, he shall notify the owner of that fact. (Ord. 96777)
4. The owner, not later than the 30th day after the date the owner is
notified that a dog owned by the owner is a dangerous dog, may appeal
the determination of the Animal Services Officer to the Municipal
Court. An owner may appeal a decision of the Municipal Court in the
same manner as appeal for other civil cases.
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The determination of the Animal Services Officer is final if the owner does
not timely appeal. (Ord. 95-687)
5. The Animal Services Officer shall provide notice of the date. time and location
of the hearing to the owner of the dangerous dog and to any complainant,
either in person or by certified mail, return receipt requested. At the hearing,
all interested persons shall be given the opportunity to be heard. (Ord. 96777)
C. Registration.
1. The Animal Services Officer shall annually register a dangerous dog if the
owner:
a. presents:
(1) proof of liability insurance or financial responsibility in an
amount of at least $100,000.00 to cover damages resulting
from an attack by the dangerous dog causing bodily injury to
a person:
(2) proof of current rabies vaccination of the dangerous dog;
(3) proof of a secure enclosure in which the dangerous dog will
be kept. (Ord. 96777)
b. pays an annual registration fee established by resolution of the City
Council from time to time. (Ord. 95-687)
c. provides two color identification photographs of at least three inches
by three inches of each dangerous dog with one photograph showing
the t?ontal view and the other photograph showing the side view of
each dog. (Ord. 95-687)
d. provides the name, general description, including sex, weight, color.
predominate breed, height and length and any other discernible
features of the dangerous dog. (Ord. 95-687)
2. The Animal Services Officer shall provide. to the owner registering a
dangerous dog. a registration tag which shall be placed and maintained on the
dog's collar at all times. (Ord. 96777)
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3. If the owner of a dangerous dog sells the dog or moves the dog to a new
address, the owner, not later than the 14th day after the date of sale or move,
shall notify the Animal Services Authority lbr the area in which the dog's new
address is located. If the dangerous dog has been sold or given away, the
former owner shall provide the Animal Services Officer with tbe name,
address and telephone munber of the new owner. If the new owner resides in
the City or if the ani~nal is kept in the City, the Animal Services Officer shall
notify the new owner iu person or by certified mail, return receipt requested,
that a determinatiou has been made that the dog is dangerous aud provide the
new owner with a copy of the requirements for the owner of a dangerous dog.
It shall be unlawful for tbe new owner to fail to comply with such
requirements. (Ord. 96777)
4. The owuer of a registered daugerous dog shall immediately notif~v the Animal
Services Officer if the dangerous dog is running at large, has bitten or
attacked a buman being or another animal, has died, or has been sold or given
away. (Ord. 96777)
D. Attack by dangerous dog
I. A persoil commits an ott~nse if the person is tile owner of a dangerous dog
and the dog makes an unprovoked attack on a person or another animal
outside the dog's enclosure and causes bodily injury to a person or another
animal. (Ord. 95-687)
2. All offense nnder this subsection is a Class C Misdemeanor, unless the attack
causes serious bodily iujury or death to a person in which event the offense is
a Class A Misdemeanor. lord. 95-687)
3. If a persoll is found guilty of an offense under this section, the Court which
hears the case may order the dangerous animal destroyed by a licensed
veterinarian or a person authorized by State law. (Ord. 95-687)
4. In addition to criminal prosecution, a person who commits an offense under
this subsection is liable for a civil penalty not to exceed $10,000. The City
Attorney may file suit in a court of competent Jurisdiction to collect the
penalty, which shall be retained by the City. (Ord. 95-687)
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E. Violations
A person who owns or keeps custody or control of a dangerous dog commits an
offense if the person fails to compIy with any requirements for ownership of a
dangerous dog. If the owner of any dog determined to be dangerous under this section
f~ils or refuses to comply with requirements of this section, the dog shall be seized by
the Animal Services Officer and humanely destroyed. (Ord. 96777)
F. Defense
1. It is a defbnse to prosecution under Section 9-1-18(D) or Section 9-1-18(E)
that the person is a veterinarian, a peace officer, a person employed by a
recognized ani~naI shelter or a person e~nployed by the State or political
subdivision of the State to deal with stray animaIs, and has temporary
ownership, custody and controI of the dangerous dog in connection with that
position. (Ord. 95-687)
2. It is a defbnse to prosecution under Section 9-1-18(D) or Section 9-1-18(E)
that the person is an employee of the institutional division of the Texas
Department of Criminal Justice or a law entbrcement agency and trains or
uses dogs ~br law enforce~nent or correction purposes. (Ord. 95-687)
3. It is a defense to prosecution under Section 9-1-18(D) or Section 9-1-18(E)
that the person is a dog trainer or an employee of a guard dog company under
the Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies Act, Article
4413(29bb), Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes, as amended. (Ord. 95-687)
Sec. 9-1 - 19. Miniature Swine.
A. The owner of ~niniature swine shall annnally register the animal with the City.
Written application for registration and payment of applicable registration fees shall
be made to the Animal Services Officer or designated veterinarian. The application
shall include the name and address of the owner, a description of the animal and the
current rabies vaccination certificate. Upon acceptance of the application, a City
license tag shall be issued and shall bear an identifying number for the animal and
the year of issuance. (Ord. 96777)
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B. Miniature swine may be kept as pets in the City subject to the following
requirements:
1 . It shall be nnlawfid to keep, harbor or possess more than two (2)
swine per household or business. (Ord. 95-687)
2. No person may eugage in the propagation or breeding of miniature
swine within the City. (Ord. 95-687)
3. It shall be unlawful for any person to keep or maintain miniature
swine outdoors. A person may permit miniature swine outdoors for
brief periods not to exceed one hour per occurrence as necessary for
exercise or for the elimination of waste. The outdoor area used li3r
exercise and waste elimiuation ~nnst be a secure area from which the
swine may not escape. Miniature swine are subject to all the other
sections of this article including the prohibition of running at large.
(Ord. 95-687)
4. It shall be unlawful for any person to keep or maintain Ininiature
swine within the City unless the swine have received annual
vaccinatious against erysipelas, parvo virus, and leptospirosis. The
first inoculations for such diseases must be received before the animal
is four months of age. The owner of miniature swine must provide
the Animal Services Officer a health certificate from a licensed
veterinarian withiu 14 days of vaccination. The certificate shalI
contain the following information:
a. Name, address, driver's license, and telephone number of the
owner.
b. Name, address, and telephone number of the licensed
veterioarian providing the vaccinatious and certificate.
c. Name, recent photograph and description of the animal.
giving the age, weight and height.
d. The lypes and dates of vacciuations.
e. A statement of the general health of the auimal.
f. Certification that the animal has been either spayed or
neutercd. (Ord. 96777)
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5. It shall be unlawful for any person who owns, keeps, harbors, or has
custody of any miniature swine to fall to display on such miuiature
swine at all times a valid City registration and vaccination tag. (Ord.
95-687)
6. It shalI be unlawful for any person who owns, keeps, harbors, or has
custody of any miniature swine to display on such miniature swine a
registratiou or rabies vaccination tag issued to auother animal. (Ord.
95-687)
7. All locations where miniature swiue are kept shall be kept in a clean
and sanitary condition. Exercise areas shall be cleaned of swine
excrement twice each week. (Ord. 95-687)
8. The owner of any miuiature swine shall notify the Animal Services
Officer withiu 14 days if the miuiature swine dies or has been sold or
given away. (Ord. 96777)
C. If the owner of a ~niuiature swine fails or refuses to comply with any of the
requirements of this Section, the Animal Services Officer may deny or revoke
the ani~nal's registration and order the miniature swine removed from the City.
The determination of the Animal Services Officer may be appealed to the
Ani~nal Services Appeals Board in the same manner as an appeal from the
denial or revocation of a cat or dog registration. (Ord. 96777)
Sec. 9-1-20. Commercial Businesses.
A. No person shall engage in the business of selling. grooming, breeding,
showing, exhibiting or the boarding of animals without first having obtained a
permit from the City. Written application for a permit and payment of the
applicable permit fees shall be made to the Animal Services Officer. The
permit issned under this section shall be valid for one year from the date of
issuance and shall be renewed anuually thereafter. Provided however, permits
to show or exhibit animals including, but not limited to, rodeos, circuses, and
shows, shall be valid for thirty (30) days immediately following issuance. All
permits shall be conspicuously displayed in public view at the business at alI
times and shall be nontransferable. (Ord. 96777)
B. Permit shall not be required for licensed veterinarians, veterinarian clinics, or
aay person raising livestock in an area properly zoued for such use. (Ord. 95-
687)
C. The Aui~nal Services Officer is authorized to inspect any such business, the
animals, and the premises where such animals are kept at reasonable times
during normal business hours to insure compliance with all provisions of
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this Article. (Ord. 95-687)
D. In addition to the other requirements of this Article, such businesses shalI
keep all locations where animals are kept in a clean and sanitary condition.
Exercise areas shall be cleaned of excrement twice each week.
Sec. 9-1-21. Livestock.
A. It shall be unlawful for any person to keep any swine within the City, except
miniature swine as defined herein. (Ord. 95-687)
B. It shall be unlawful fBr any person to keep a cow or horse on any premises the
overall area of which is less than one-third of an acre for each cow or horse
kept, or keep more of said animals than can be cared for under sanitary
conditions. The total number of cows or horses permitted shall not exceed
one adult per one-third acre for the first acre, and two adults per acre for each
additional acre over two acres of a single tract of land. (Ord. 95-687)
C. Livestock pens, stables, corrals, or enclosures shall be capable of preventing
the entry of the general public and capable of preventing the escape of the
livestock. (Ord. 95-687)
D. Confinement Restrictions.
1. It shall be unlaxvfifi for ally person to keep any horse, co~v, cattle,
sheep or goat or any other livestock within one hundred (100) feet of
any residence or occupied building. (Ord. 95-687)
2. Any ellclosure, pen, corral, or other restrictive area tier livestock may
not be located within ten (10) feet of any residentially zoned property
or any property used for residential purposes. (Ord. 95687)
Sec. 9-1-22. Sanitary Requirements.
A. The owner or person who has custody or control of any ani~nal shall comply
with the following standards:
1. All manure and other animal waste shall be removed from pens,
corrals, cages, yardsl or other enclosures twice a week to an approved
disposal site:
2. Food shall be placed in impervious containers on impervious
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surfaces;
3. Refuse on the premises shall be removed and disposed of by meaus
approved by the Animal Services Officer;
4. Watering troughs or tanks shall be equipped with adequate facility ti3r
draining the overflow so as to preveut breeding of flies. mosquitoes or
other insects;
5. No putrescible material shall be allowed to accumulate on the
premises, and all such material used to feed which is unconsumed
shall be removed and disposed of by sanitary means. (Ord. 96777)
Sec. 9-1-23. Animal Care.
A. The owner or person who has custody or control of any animal shall
provide:
1 . Sufficient nutritious and wholesome li>od, served to the animal
in clean containers, to maintain the animal in good health;
2. Clean and wholesome water, served to the animal in a clean
container, such water to be available to the animal at all times;
3. Adequate shelter and protection fi~om the weather at all times;
and
4. Veterinarian care as needed to prevent sufl~ring. (Ord. 95-687)
B. It shall be unlawful for an owner or other person having custody or
control of any animal to abandon such animal. (Ord. 95-687)
C. No person other than a licensed veterinarian shall crop a dog's ears.
(Ord. 95-687)
D. The operator of any motor vehicle which strikes or injures a
domesticated animal shall stop and immediately render aid and report
such incident to the Animal Services Officer and the Police. (Ord.
96777)
E. It shall be unlawful for any person to beat, starve or overwork, or to
otherwise abuse any animal. (Ord. 95-687)
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Sec. 9-1-24. Penalty
A. A person who violates any provision of this Article, or who fails to perli~rm an
act required by this Article, commits an offense. A person commits a separate
offi:nse each day or portion of a day during which a violation is committed,
permitted, or continued. (Ord. 95-687)
B. An offense under this Article is punishable by a fine not to exceed:
1. $500:
2. $2,000 if the provision violated governs public health or sanitation:
or
3. the amount fixed by state law if the violation is one for which the
state has fixed a fine. (Ord. 95-687)
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C. The Park Board shall approve or disapprove the name recommended by the
committee:
1. If the committee's recommendation is disapproved by the Park Board,
then the matter may be referred back to the committee for further
action.
2. If approved, the recommended name will be forwarded to the City
Council for their consideration and approval.
D. Park lands and facilities shall be named within 60 days after acquisition,
construction completion, or at the earliest possible date.
Sec. 9-11 - 10 GUIDELINES FOR NAMING PARK LANDS AND FACILITIES
Park names should be familiar to the majority of citizens, easy to recall, unique and
lasting. The foliowing guidelines are listed in order of importance:
A. Park lands shall be named:
I. By ontstanding and/or predomiuate physical characteristics of the
land such as
a. Streams, rivers, lakes and creeks
b. Landmark significance
c. Historical significance
d. Street name identity
2. In honor of a deceased community leader
3. In honor of a deceased national or state leader
4. Based on the activity, event, or function of tile park
B. If a name is applied to park facilities such as recreational buildings,
swimming pools. sports fields, and play structures, those shall be named
either:
1. By identification with the park in which it lies; or
2. In lionor of an individual or group when contributions of 50% or more
of the total cost of the facilities are donated to the City of Coppell.
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Sec. 9-11-11 TREE ORDINANCE
A. Definitions
Street l?ees are lierein defined as tress, shrubs, bushes, and all other woody
vegetation on public land along either side of all streets, avenues, or other
rights-of-way withiu the City. (Ord. 95-696)
Park Trees are trees, shrubs, buslies, and all other woody vegetation in public
parklands within the City, all areas owned by the City, or to which the public
has free access as a park. (Ord. 95-696)
Approvedplant palette means Section Vll of Appendix D of the Subdivision
Regulations of the City of Coppell, copy of which is attached hereto as
Exhibit "A". (Ord. 95-696)
Streetscape Plan means Appendix D of the Subdivisioa Regulations of the
City ofCoppell. (Ord. 95-696)
Toppin.~ is defined as the severe cutting back of limbs to stubs larger than
three (3) inches in diameter within the tree's crown to such a degree as to
remove the normal canopy and disfigure the tree. (Ord. 95-696)
B. Creation and Establishment of a City Tree Board
There is hereby created and established a City Tree Board consisting of five
(5) members appointed by the City Council tier terms of two (2) years each;
provided, however, in order to establish staggered terms of office, two (2) of
the initial members shall be appointed ti~r one ( 1 ) year terms. Thereafter, all
appointments, except for an appointment to fill a vacancy which shall be filled
for the unexpired term, shall be liar two (2) year terms. (Ord. 96765)
C. Duties and Responsibilities
It shall be the responsibility of the Tree Board to study, investigate, counsel,
and recommend to the City Council a written plan for the care, preservation,
pruning, planting, replanting, removal or disposition of trees and shrnbs in
parks, along streets and in other public areas. Such plan will be updated
annually and presented to the City Council, and upon acceptance and
approval, shall become the official comprehensive Coppell Tree Plan for the
City. (Ord. 95-696)
The Tree Board shall conduct hearings and make findings, and orders, as
provided in Section L. (Ord. 95-696)
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operation of systems uoted in Sec. 408.5.3, Items 1,2. aud 3, may be
initiated.
(b) System Response. The activation of two or more smoke detectors, a
single smoke detector monitored by an alarm verification zone, the
automatic sprinkler system or other approved automatic fire-detection
device shall automatically:
(1) Stop confusing sounds aud visual efli:ct, and
(2) Activate au approved directionaI exit marking, and
(3) Canse illuminatiou of the exit path with light of not less than
one foot candle at the walking surface.
(c) Public Address System. A public address system which is audible
throughout the amusement bnilding shall be provided in all portable
and permanent amusement buildings. The public address system may
also serve as an alarm system." (Ord. 95-711)
10. Sec. 904.2.1. shall be amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 904.2.1 Where required. An automatic fire extinguishing system shall be installed in
the occupancies and locations as set forth ill this section.
1. All buildings, 3 or more stories or 35 feet in height, or greater than 5,000 square feet,
excluding Group R, Division 1. Except for Group R, Division 3, any building or
structure three or more stories or greater than thirty-five (35') feet in height, or any
structure with a gross square footage greater than five thousand (5,000) square feet
shall be equipped with all automatic fire sprinkler system. Any Group R, Division 3
buildings with a gross square footage greater than ten thousand (10,000) square feet
shall be equipped with au automatic fire sprinkler system.
EXCEPTION: For all existing buildings regulated by this code, an automatic fire
extinguishing system shall not be required, regardless of tbe building's size, until the
area of any new building addition exceeds 51000 square feet. At such time when this
additional area has been reached, the entire building shall be equipped with an
automatic fire extinguishing system
2. Group R, Division 1 Occupancies. All Group R, Division 1 Occupancies shall be
equipped with an approved, hydraulically designed automatic fire sprinkler system.
Resideutial or quick response staadard sprinklers shall be used ill the dwelling units
and guest room portions of the building.
3. Group R, Division 3 Occupancies. All Group R, Division 3 Occupancies which
contaiu two or more separate dwelling units shall be equipped with an approved,
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hydraulically designed. automatic fire sprinkler system. Residential or quick response
standard sprinklers shall be used in the dwelling units.
The system shall be designed according to NFPA standards on all floors of the
building. Two (2) co~nplete sets of plans shall be submitted to the Fire Marshal ti3r
review. Upon completion, the installer shall furnish the Office of the Fire Chief with
a copy of "as built" plan for the system and a letter stating the name of the company
installing tbe system, date of completion, a statement that the system has been
installed to meet the requirements of the ordinance, and the notarized signature of the
installer.
For provisions on special hazards and hazardous materials, see tbe Fire Code."
11. Sec. 904.2.3.6 shall be amended to read as follows:
"See. 904.2.3.6 Amusement buildings. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in
all permanent and portable amusement buildings. The main water flow switch shall be
electrically supervised. The sprinkler main cutoff valve shall be supervised. When the
amusement building is portable or temporary, the sprinkler water supply may be of an
approved temporary type.
Exception: An automatic sprinkler systein need not be provided when the floor area of a
temporary amusement building is less than 11000 square feet and the exit travel distance froin
any point is less than 50 feet.
12. Sec. 904.2.8 shall be amended to read as follows:
"See. 904.2.8 Group R, Division I Occupancies. An automatic fire extinguishing system
shall be installed in all Group R, Division I occupancies. Residential or quick-response
standard sprinklers shall be used in the dwelling units and guest room portions of the
building." (Ord. 95-711)
13. Sec. 904.2.9 shall be added as follows:
"Sec. 904.2.9 Group R, Division 3 Occupancies. An approved, hydraulically designed,
automatic fire extinguishing system shall be installed in all Group R, Division 3 occupancies
which contain two or more separate dwelling units. Residential or quick-response standard
sprinklers shall be used.
For system design requirennents, see the Fire Code." (Ord. 95-71 1)
14. Sec. 904.5.2 shall be amended to read as lbllo~vs:
"Sec. 904.5.2 Where required. Standpipe systems shall be provided as set forth in Table 9-
A." (Ord. 95-711)
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use, and such latching device to be attached no lower than forty-two inches
(42") from the grade level measured at the outside of the gate or door. (Ord.
96779)
2. A gate or door used for geueral ingress or egress to and t~om the euclosed
area, which is a part of au occupied dwelliug which said occupied dwelling
forms a part of the enclosure required by this Code. Such gate or door ueed
not be equipped with self-closing or self-latching devices. (Ord.. 95-711 )
3. A gate or door, over three (3) t~et in width. or not used for geueral iugress
or egress to and from the enclosed area. Such gate or door need not be
equipped with self closing or self-latching devices, provided it is equipped
with and maintaiued with some type of permanent locking device. Provided,
however, it shall be unlawful and a violation for auy said person to permit
such a gate or door to remaiu open or unlocked while uuattended. (Ord. 95-
711)
4. Drive gates shall not be considered as meeting the requirements of this
Section and shall not be allowed as part of the required barrier
TEMPORARY FENCE
Sec. 421.3 A temporary fence of at least three (3) feet in height must completely
surround a swimming pool while it is under construction and not attended.
(Ord. 95-711)
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ENCLOSURE UNLAWFUL
See. 421.4 It shall be unlawful to maintain any swimming pool within the City which is
not fenced in accordance with the requirements of this Code. (Ord. 95-71 1)
FAILURE TO SECURE FINAL INSPECTION UNLAWFUL
Sec. 421.5 All pools constructed within the corporate limits of this city must pass final
iuspection by the building inspection department prior to application of final
plaster and the pool being filled with water. Failure to pass final inspection
shall be unlawfid and will be grounds for suspension of additioual permit
issuauce l~r further pool constructiou. (Ord. 95-726)
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24. Sec. 3405 shall be amended to read as follows:
"See. 3405 Change in Use. No change shall be made in tile character of occupancies,
rise of any building or tellant unless such building is made to comply with the
requirements of this Code fbr such division or group of occupancy. (Ord. 95-711)
Exception: The character of the occupancy of existing buildings may be changed subject to the
approval of the building official, and the building may be occupied for purposes in
other groups without conforming to all the require~nents of this Code for those groups,
provided the new or proposed use is less hazardous, based on life and fire risk, thaa
the existing use. (Ord. 95-71 1)
No change in the character of occupancy of a building or tenant shall be made without
a certificate of occupancy, as required by Section 109 of this Code. The building
official may issne a Certificate of Occupancy pursuant to the above exception without
certifying that the building complies with all provisions of this Code." (Ord. 95-711 )
Sec. 15-1-3 APPEALS BOARD
Ally reti~rence to an appeals board fouad ia tile Special Code adopted by this article
shall mean the Bnilding and Standards Commission of the City of Coppell. (Ord. 94-
644)
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18. Table 2501-A of the Uniform Fire Code. 1994 Edition, is amended to read as follows:
"Table 2501-A -- MINIMUM WIDTH OF AISLE AND OTHER MEANS OF
EGRESS IN ASSEMBLY OCCUPANCIES WITHOUT SMOKE PROTECTED
ASSEMBLY SEATING.
The correct formula for "CLEAR WIDTH PER SEAT SERVED IN INCHES" for
stairs assuming unlimited number of seats is: (0.300 x A x B x O.1,.).
O.L. = Occupant load."
19. Section 7801.1.1.1 of the Uniform Fire Code, 1994 Edition. shall be amended to read
as follows:
"Section 7801.1. I. I Manufacturing. The manufacturing of fireworks is prohibited."
20. Section 7802.3 of the Unit~3nn Fire Code, 1994 Edition, shall be amended to read as
follows:
"Section 7802.3 Prohibition. The storage, use and handling of fireworks are
prohibited.
EXCEPTIONS: 1. The use of fireworks for display is allowed as set forth in Section
7802.4."
21. Section 8102.6.1 of the Uniform Fire Code. 1994 Edition. shall be amended to read as
follows:
"Section 8102.6.1 General. When smoke and beat removal are required by table 81-
A, smoke and heat vents shall be provided in accordance with Section 8102.6.
In buildings equipped with an ESFR Sprinkler System, curtain boards and draft stops
may be eliminated with an approved smoke and heat removal system. This system
must operate with the activation of any water flow alarm. The system shall have a
manual override system in addition to the vent controls located in the protected area.
A separate Fire Department access or key switch may be required at a remote location
in the building.
When activated by the water flow alarm, all other mechanical ventilation systems
shall shut down."
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22. Table 81-B of the Uniform Fire Code, 1994 Editionl shall be amended to read as
follows.'
Table 81-B - - REQUIREMENTS FOR CURTAIN BOARDS AND SMOKE
VENTING, Footnote ~
~ When curtain boards are provided in buildings equipped with early suppression-fast
response sprinklers, the curtain boards shall be located only at the interface between
early suppression-fast response sprinklers and other types of systems.
23. APPENDIX VII, and Vlll are hereby added to the Uniform Fire Code. 1994
Edition, to read as follows:
"Appendix VII - Automatic Sprinkler System Requirements.
In addition to other sections of the 1994 Edition of the Uniform Fire Codel an
approved automatic lire extinguishing system shall be installed in the occupancies and
locations as set forth in this section.
1. All Buildings 3 or more stories or 35 feet in height. or greater thau 5,000 square
feet, excluding Group R, Division 3. Except for Group R, Division 3, any building or
structure three or ~nore stories or greater than thirty-five (35') feet in height or auy
structure with a gross square footage greater than five thonsand (5.000) square feet
shall be equipped with an automatic fire spriukler system. Any Group R. Division 3
buildlugs ~vith a gross square footage greater than ten thousand (10.000) square feet
shall be equipped with an automatic fire sprinkler syste~n.
EXCEPTION:
For all existing buildings regulated by this code. an automatic fire extinguishiug
system shall not be required, regardless of the building's size, until the area of auy
new building addition exceeds 5,000 square feet. At such time when this additional
area has been reached. the entire building shall be equipped with an automatic fire
extinguisbing system. (Ord. 96778)
2. Group R, Division 10ccupaucies. All Group R. Division 1 Occupancies shall be
equipped with an approved. hydraulically designed automatic fire sprinkler system.
Residential or quick response standard sprinklers shall be used in the dwelling units
and guest room portions of the building.
3. Group R, Divisiou 3 Occupancies. All Group R. Division 3 Occupancies which
contains two or more separate dwelling united shall be equipped with an approved.
hydraulically designed, automatic fire sprinkler system. Residential or quick response
standard sprinklers shall be used in tbe dwelling units.
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The system shall be designed according to NFPA standards on all floors of the
building. Two (2) complete sets of plans shall be submitted to the Fire Marshal for
review. Upon completion, the installer shall furnish the Office of the Fire Chief with
a copy of "as built" plan for the system and a letter stating the name of the company
installing the system. date of completion, a statement that the system has been
installed to meet the requirements of the ordinance. and the
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or the cost of coastructing capital improvements for eligible roadways
designated in the City's thoroughfare plan built to City standards and accepted
by the City. (Ord. 95-685)
C. An applicant tbr new development must apply for an offset or credit against impact
fees due for the development ia the development review process unless the City
agrees to a different time. The applicant shall file a petition fbr ofTsets or credits with
the City on a form acceptable by the City fbr such purpose. The contents of such
petition shall be established by administrative guidelines. The City must provide the
applicant. in writing, with a decision on the offset or credit request, includiag tile
reasons for the decision. The decision shall specit~ the maximum value of the offset
or credit which may be applied against an impact fee, which amouat and the date of
the determination shall be associated with the plat for the new development. (Ord. 91-
533.1)
D. The available offset or credit associated with the plat shall be applied against an
impact fee in the following manner:
1. For single-family residential lots ia a new development consisting only of
single-family residential lots which have received Development Review
Board approval, such off'set or credit shall be prorated equally among such
lots, to be applied at the time of filing and acceptance of an application of a
~aal plat, against impact tbes due. (Ord. 91-533.1)
2. For all other types of new development, including those involving mixed uses.
which have received Development Review Board approval, tile off'set or credit
applicable to the plat shall be applied to tile impact fee due at the time of
approval. (Ord. 91-533.1)
3. At its sole discretion, the City may authorize alternative credit or offset
agreements upon petition by the owner in accordance with guidelines
promulgated by the City. (Ord. 91-533.1 )
E. The Coppell Independent School District shall be exempt from impact fees assessed
pursuant to this Chapter. (Ord. 96781)
Sec. 17-1 - 13 Establishment of Accounts
A. TIle City's Finance Department shall establish an account to which interest is
allocated for the service area tbr each category of capital facility for which an
impact fee is i~nposed pursuant to this Chapter. Each impact fee collected
shall be deposited in such account. (Ord. 95-685)
B. Interest earned on the accouat into which impact fees are deposited shall be
considered funds of the account and shall be used solely for the purposes
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authorized by Chapter 395 of the Texas Local Goverument Code, as amended.
(Ord. 95-685)
C. The City's Finance Deparhnent shall establish adequate financial and
accounting controls to ensure that impact fees disbursed from the account are
utilized solely for the purposes authorized by Chapter 395 of the Texas Local
Govermnent Code, as amended. Disbursement of funds shall be authorized by
the City at such times as are reasonably necessary to carry out the purposes
aud inteut of this Chapter, provided, however, that any fee paid will be
expended within a reasonable period of time, but not to exceed ten (10) years
from the date fee is deposited into the acconnt. (Ord. 95-685)
D. The City's Finance Department shall maintaiu and keep financial records for
impact fees, which sball show tbe source and disbursement of all lees
collected or expended. The records of the acconnt into whicb impact fees are
deposited shall be open for public inspection and copying during ordinary
business hours. The City may establish a fee for copying services. (Ord. 91-
533.1 I
Sec. 17-1 - 14 Use of Proceeds of Impact Fee Accounts
A. The impact lees collected for the service area pursuant to this Chapter may be
used to finance or to recoup the costs of any capital improvements or facilities
expansions identified in the applicable impact fee capital improvements plan
for the service area, including the construction contract price, surveying and
engineering fees, land acquisition costs (including land purchased, court awards
and costs, attorney's lees, and expert witness fees), and the fees actually paid or
contracted to be paid to an iudependent qualified engineer or financial
consultant preparing or updating the impact fee capital improvements plan who
is not an employee of the political snbdivision. hnpact fees may also be used to
pay the principal snm and interest and other finance costs on bonds, notes or
other obligations issued by or on behalf of the City to fiuance such capital
improvements or facilities expansions. (Ord. 95-685)
B. Innpact fees collected pursuant to this Chapter shall not be used to pay for any
of the following expenditnres:
1. construction, acquisition or expansion of capital improvements or
assets other than those ideutified in the applicable impact fee capital
improvements plan: (Ord. 91-533.1 )
2. repair, operation or maintenance of existing or new capital
improvements or facilities expansions; (Ord. 91-533.1 )
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3. upgrading, expanding or replacing existing capital improvements to
serve existing development in order to meet stricter safety. efficiency.
environmental or reguIatory standards; (Ord. 91-533.1 ).
4. upgrading, expanding or replacing existing capital improvements to
provide better service to existing development, provided. however.
that impact t~es may be used to pay the costs of upgrading, expanding
or replacing existing capital improvements in order to meet the need
for new capital improvements generated by new development: (Ord.
91-533.I)
5. Administrative and operating costs of the City; (Ord. 95-685)
or
6. Roadway facilities or roadway expansions in the extraterritorial
jurisdiction of the City. (Ord. 95-685)
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CC961NDX INDEX
Subject Matter Chapter & Page
Abandoned Motor Vehicle ....................................................................................................C4 4
Acting City Manager .............................................................................................................C 17
Adoption of:
Emergency Management Plan (Civil Preparedness) ...............................................C 16 1
Local Sales and Use Tax .........................................................................................C 111
State Rules (Food Service) ......................................................................................C6 36
(Home Rule Charter) ...............................................................................................C 1 1
Agenda (Meetings) ..............................................................................................................C1 22
Airport:
Elevation (Zoning) ..................................................................................................C 14 4
Hazard Area (Zoning) .............................................................................................C 14 4
Hazard (Zoning) ......................................................................................................C 14 4
Zone ........................................................................................................................C 14 4
Zoning Ordinance ....................................................................................................C 14 2
Zoning .....................................................................................................................C14 1
Alarm Site (Emergency Alarm, Defined) ...........................................................................C9 75
Alarm Systems {Emergency) ..............................................................................................C9 75
Amending or Additions to Code (General Provisions) .......................................................GP ii
Amending or Repealing An Ordinance (Meetings) ............................................................C 1 25
Amendment of Charter .....................................................................................................HRC 45
Amendment to Rules (Meetings) ........................................................................................C i 20
Amusement Centers:
Exemption ...............................................................................................................C6 17
License Application ................................................................................................C6 17
License Required .....................................................................................................C6 17
Regulations ..............................................................................................................C6 17
Animals:
Animal Services Regulations ....................................................................................C9 1
Annual Elections ...............................................................................................................C 12
Anti-noise Code ................................................................................................................C985
Antique Auto (Vehicles) ...................................................................................................C930
Arson Reward (Fire) .........................................................................................................C 15 62
Assessment of Impact Fees ...............................................................................................C17 5
Assessment Policy (Street) ................................................................................................C3 17
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Bicycle Helmets ..................................................................................................................C8 29
Boards and Commissions ......................................................................................................C2 1
Animals Services Appeals Board ............................................................................C2 23
Building and Standards Commission ......................................................................C2 14
Code Advisory and Appeals Board .........................................................................C2 21
Coppell Telecommunications Board .......................................................................C2 18
Creation of Joint Airport Zoning Board ..................................................................C 14 1
Library Board ............................................................................................................C2 1
Parks and Recreation Board ......................................................................................C2 4
Planning and Zoning Commission ..........................................................................C2 10
Bond Requirements (Peddlers and SoIicitors) ......................................................................C6 9
Bond (City Council) ...........................................................................................................HRC 9
Borrowing (Charter) .........................................................................................................HRC 30
Budget (Charter) ...............................................................................................................HRC 26
Building Code .....................................................................................................................C15 1
Buildings:
Metal Buildings and Portable Buildings .................................................................C9 51
Moving of Buildings ...............................................................................................C9 43
Moving Permit ........................................................................................................C9 44
Portable Buildings Prohibited in Certain Areas ......................................................C9 52
Special Temporary Permit (Portable Building) .......................................................C9 52
Burglar Alarm Notification (Emergency Alarm, Defined) .................................................C9 75
Business (Regulations) ..........................................................................................................C6 1
Cameras and Recording Devices (Meetings) ......................................................................C1 27
Charter, Home Rule:
Amendment of Charter .........................................................................................HRC 45
Assignment, Execution and Garnishment ............................................................HRC 42
Boards and Commissions .....................................................................................I-IRC 32
Borrowing ............................................................................................................HRC 30
Boundaries .............................................................................................................HRC 1
Budget ..................................................................................................................HRC 26
City Attorney ........................................................................................................HRC 13
City Council ...........................................................................................................HRC 3
City Engineer .......................................................................................................HRC 15
City Manager ..........................................................................................................HRC 9
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Designation of Numbers .....................................................................................................C3 11
Directional Signs .................................................................................................................C3 13
Excavations in Streets .........................................................................................................C3 13
Name Changes (City Map) .................................................................................................C I 3
Numbering - General Provisions ........................................................................................C3 11
Nambering Map ..................................................................................................................C3 13
Permit Required for Excavations ........................................................................................C3 13
Rear Numbering ..................................................................................................................C3 11
Release of Assessment Lien ................................................................................................C3 18
Subdivisions:
Regulations (Regulation) ....................................................................................................C 13 1
Swimming Pool Fences (See Fences) ..............................................................................................C9 25
Tax, (Hotel Occupancy)
Collection Fee .....................................................................................................................C6 22
Disposition of Revenue .......................................................................................................C6 22
Hotel Occupancy .................................................................................................................C6 21
Levy of Rate & Exceptioa ..................................................................................................C6 2 I
Penalties ..............................................................................................................................C6 22
Reports ................................................................................................................................C6 22
Rules and Regulations .........................................................................................................C6 22
Tax, (Sales and Use Tax) .................................................................................................................C 111
Texas Municipal Retirement System ...............................................................................................C 18
Traffic:
Control Devices (Traffic) ....................................................................................................C85
Director of Traffic Control and Traffic Engineer ...............................................................C85
One-Way Streets During Christmas Season .......................................................................C8 25
Owner Presumed to Have Parked Unattended Vehicle ......................................................C8 11
Parking (see parking)
Passing School Buses ..........................................................................................................C8 25
Pedestrian No-Crossing Zone .............................................................................................C8 27
Prima Facie Proof. ...............................................................................................................C87
Prohibiting Commercial Advertising ..................................................................................C86
Regulations .........................................................................................................................C81
Regulations in Greenbelt Area (Traffic) .............................................................................C8 25
School Zoae Traffic Control Guidelines .............................................................................C8 7
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Subiect Matter Chapter & Page
Speed of Emergency Vehicles ................................................................................C83
Speed of Vehicles ....................................................................................................C81
Traffic Control Devices ...........................................................................................C85
Truck Routes ...........................................................................................................C8 21
Weighing Loaded Vehicles .....................................................................................C8 24
Uniform Traffic Control Devices (Traffic) .........................................................................C85
Utilities (Water & Sewer) ...................................................................................................C31
Connection to Sewer Required ................................................................................C37
Discontinuance of Service .......................................................................................C39
Leakage on Customer Side ......................................................................................C310
Liability lbr Materials .............................................................................................C39
No Free Service .......................................................................................................C310
Payment of Bills ......................................................................................................C39
Repair of Water Lines .............................................................................................C34
Report Water Leaks .................................................................................................C34
Restoration of Service .............................................................................................C39
Senior Citizen Discount ..........................................................................................C310
Separate Meters Required .......................................................................................C34
Sewer Department ...................................................................................................C37
Sewer Rates (Monthly) ...........................................................................................C37
Tapping City Sewer Mains .....................................................................................C37
Tapping City Water Mains ......................................................................................C36
Transfer Account .....................................................................................................C310
Usage Estimation ....................................................................................................C39
Water and Sewer Regulations .................................................................................C39
Water Meter Deposit ...............................................................................................C34
Water Meters ...........................................................................................................C35
Water Rates (Monthly) ............................................................................................C33
Vacancies, Forfeiture and Filling of Vacancies (City Council) .........................................HRC 5
Vaccination Required (See Animal Services) .....................................................................C9 1
Vehicle:
Antique Auto ...........................................................................................................C9 30
Collector ..................................................................................................................C9 30
Inoperable Vehicles .................................................................................................C9 30
Visibility Requirements (Regulations) ................................................................................C13 2
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