OR 95-711 Adopt Uniform Building Code, 1994 Edition AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS
ORDINANCE NO. 95711
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS,
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BYAMENDING CHAPTER 15,
ARTICLE 15-1 TO ADOPT THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, 1994
EDITION, AS THE CITY OF COPPELL BUILDING CODE; PROVIDING
AMENDMENTS TO THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, 1994 EDITION;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A REPEALING
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY
FOR VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM
OF FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE; EXCEPT
HOWEVER, WHERE A DIFFERENT PENALTY HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED
BY STATE LAW FOR SUCH OFFENSE THE PENALTY SHALL BE THAT
FIXED BY STATE LAW, AND FOR ANY OFFENSE WHICH IS A
VIOLATION OF ANY PROVISION OF LAW THAT GOVERNS FIRE
SAFETY, ZONING, OR PUBLIC HEALTH AND SANITATION,
INCLUDING DUMPING OF REFUSE, THE PENALTY SHALL BE A FINE
NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00)
FOR EACH OFFENSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COPPELL,
TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the Code of Ordinances of the City of Coppell, Texas be and
the same is hereby amended by amending Chapter 15, Article 15-1 in part to adopt the
Uniform Building Code, 1994 Edition, with amendments to read as follows:
"See. 15-1-1 BUILDING CODE ADOPTED
There is hereby adopted the Uniform Building Code, 1994 Edition, including
Appendix Chapters 4A Division I, A29 and A33, copies of which are attached
hereto and the Uniform Building Code Standards, 1994 Edition, and made a
part hereof for all purposes, the same as if fully copied in full herein, with the
exception of such sections hereof, which are hereafter deleted, modified or
amended.
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Sec. 15-1-2 AMENDMENTS
The following sections of the Uniform Building Code, 1994 Edition, together
with Appendix Chapters 4A Division I, A29 and A33, and the Uniform
Building Code Standards, 1994 Edition, are hereby amended to read as
follows:
1. Section 106.1 shall be amended to read as follows:
"Section 106.1 Permit Required. No building or structure regulated by this
Code shall be erected, constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved,
improved, removed, converted or demolished unless a separate permit for
each building or structure has first been obtained from the Building Official.
All materials governed by this Code shall be installed according to
manufacturers recommendations and specifications and installed in a neat and
workman like manner."
2. Section 106.2 shall be amended to read as follows:
"Section 106.2 Work Exempt from Permit. A building permit shall not be
required for the following:
1. Fences not over 8 feet high which are being replaced in the same
configuration or being repaired.
2. Movable cases, counters and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches (1753
mm) high.
3. Retaining walls which are not over 4 feet (1219 mm) in height
measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless
supporting a surcharge or impounding Class I, II or III-A liquids.
4. Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity does not
exceed 5,000 gallons (18 927 L) and the ratio of height to diameter or width
does not exceed 2 to 1.
5. Painting, paper and similar finish work.
6. Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and
scenery.
7. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall of Group R, Division
3, and Group M Occupancies, when projecting not more than 36 inches.
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8. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R, Division 3
Occupancy in which the pool walls are entirely above the adjacent grade and
if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons (18 927 L).
Unless otherwise exempted, separate plumbing, electrical and mechanical
permits will be required for the above-exempted items.
Exemption from the permit requirements of this Code shall not be deemed
to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of
the provisions of this Code or any other laws or ordinances of this
jurisdiction."
3. Section 108.4 shall be amended to read as follows:
"Section 108.4 Approval Required. Work shall not be done beyond the point
indicated in each successive inspection without first obtaining the approval of
the Building Official. The building official, upon notification, shall make the
requested inspections and shall either indicate that portion of the construction
is satisfactory as completed or shall notify the permit holder or his agent
wherein the same fails to comply with this Code. Any portions which do not
comply shall be corrected and such portion shall not be covered or concealed
until authorized by the building official.
There shall be a final inspection and approval on all buildings and structures
when completed and ready for occupancy or use. No structure, addition or
alteration may be occupied by persons or possessions before a final
acceptance has been given on the occupancy."
4. See. 108.5.6 shall be amended to read as follows:
"See. 108.5.6 Final Inspection. To be made after finish grading and the
building is completed and ready for occupancy. No structure, addition or
alternation may be occupied by any person or possession before a final
acceptance has been given on the occupancy."
5. See. 108.8 shall be amended to read as follows:
"See. 108.8 Reinspection. A reinspection fee may be assessed for each
inspection or reinspection when such portion of work for which inspection is
called is not complete or when corrections called for are not made. This
subjection is not to be interpreted as requiring reinspection fees the first time
a job is rejected for failure to comply with the requirements of this Code, but
as controlling the practice of calling for inspections before the job is ready for
such inspection or reinspection.
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Reinspection fees may be assessed when the permit card is not properly
posted on the work site, the approved plans are not readily available to the
inspector, for failure to post an address on the job site; for failure to have the
required trash receptacle on the job site or failure to maintain trash that can
be scattered or blown by the wind within that receptacle, for failure to cause
the work to be accessible for inspection, including but not limited to, the front
door being locked or the electrical panel cover not being removed for
electrical final, for removal of the red tag from job site, or for deviating from
the plans requiring the approval of the building official.
To obtain a reinspection, the applicant shall file an application therefor in
writing upon a form furnished for that purpose and pay the reinspection fee
established by the City Council.
In instances where reinspection fees have been assessed, no additional
inspection of the work will be performed until the required fees have been
paid. Additionally, whenever a fee becomes outstanding for more than seven
(7) calendar days, no further inspections shall be done for that contractor until
fees past due have been paid in full."
6. Table 1-A Building Permit Fees (Page 1-11). Deleted.
Permit fees established by resolution of the City Council from time to time
shall be paid to the City of Coppell.
7. Sec. 302.4 EXCEPTION 3 shall be amended to read as follows:
"See. 302.4 EXCEPTION 3
3. In the one-hour occupancy separation between Group R, Division 3
and Group U Occupancies, the separation may be limited to the
installation of not less than 1/2 inch gypsum board on the garage side
and a tight-fitting door in lieu of a one-hour fire assembly. Fire
dampers need not be installed in air ducts passing through the wall,
floor or ceiling separating a Group R, Division 3 Occupancy from a
Group U Occupancy, provided such ducts within the Group U
Occupancy are constructed of steel having a thickness not less than
0.019 inch (0.48mm)(No. 26 galvanized sheet gage) and have no
openings into the Group U Occupancy."
8. See. 408.2 shall be amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 408.2 Amusement Building. An amusement building is a building or
portion thereof used for entertainment or educational purposes and which
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contains a system that transports passengers or provides a walk-way through
a course so arranged that the required exits are not apparent due to theatrical
distractions, are disguised or not readily available due to the method of
transportation through the building or structure;
a Portable Amusement Structure is an amusement building designed
and constructed to be portable, to be erected and used on a short-term
basis at each location;
a Temporary Amusement Building is an amusement building for that
purpose for a period of four weeks or less in any given 12-month
period.
a Permanent Amusement Building is any amusement building not
otherwise classified as portable or temporary."
9. Sec. 408.5.1 shall be amended to read as follows:
"See. 408.5.1 General. An approved smoke-detection system installed in
accordance with the Fire Code shall be provided in amusement buildings.
Exceptions:
1. In areas where ambient conditions will cause a smoke detector to
alarm, an approved alternate type of automatic detector shall be
installed.
2. A temporary use may have single station hardwired detectors with a
coverage as recommended by the manufacturer, but not to exceed 900
square feet.
(a) Activation of any single smoke detector, the automatic
sprinkler system or other automatic fire-detection device
shall immediately sound an alarm in the building and at
a constantly supervised location from which the manual
operation of systems noted in Sec. 408.5.3, Items 1, 2,
and 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:
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(1) Stop confusing sounds and visual effect, and
(2) Activate an approved directional exit marking,
and
(3) Cause illumination 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 building shall be
provided in all portable and permanent amusement
buildings. The public address system may also serve as
an alarm system."
10. See. 904.2.1. shall be amended to read as follows:
"See. 904.2.1 Where required. An automatic fire 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 than
5,000 square feet, excluding Group R, Division 3. 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 an 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 an automatic fire
sprinkler 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. Residential or quick
response standard sprinklers shall be used in the dwelling units and
guest room portions of the building.
3. Group R, Division 3 Occupancies. All Group R, Division 3
Occupancies which contain two or more separate dwelling units 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.
The system shall be designed according to NFPA standards on all
floors of the building. Two (2) complete sets of plans shall be
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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
notarized signature of the installer.
For provisions on special hazards and hazardous materials, see the Fire
Code."
11. Sec. 9042.3.6 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 system need not be provided when
the floor area of a temporary amusement building is less than 1,000
square feet and the exit travel distance from any point is less than 50
feet.
12. See. 9042.8 shall be amended to read as follows:
"See. 9042.8 Group R, Division 1 Occupancies. An automatic fire
extinguishing system shall be installed in all Group R, DMsion 1 occupancies.
Residential or quick-response standard sprinklers shall be used in the dwelling
units and guest room portions of the building."
13. Sec. 904.2.9 shall be added as follows:
"See. 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 requirements, see the Fire Code."
14. See. 904.5.2 shall be amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 904.5.2 Where required. Standpipe systems shall be provided as set forth
in Table 9-A."
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TABLE NO. 9-A--STANDPIPE REQUIREMENTS
OCCUPANCY NONSPRINKLERED SPRINKLERED
BUiLDiNG2 BUiLDiNG~ 3
x 304.9 for mm
x 0.0929 for m~ Standpipe Hose Standpipe Hose
Class Requirement Class Requirement
1. Occupancies exceeding 150 III Yes I No
ft. in height and more than one
story
2. Occupancies 4 stories or [I and II4] Yess I No
more but less than 150 ft. in (or III)
height, except Group R,
Division 37
3. Group A Occupancies with II Yes No No
occupant load exceeding requirement
4. Group A, Division 2, II Yes II Yes
Occupancies over 5,000 square
feet in area used for exhibition
5. Group I;H;B;S;M;F, II4 Yes I or III as No
Division I Occupancies less required by
than 4 stories in height but Fire Chief
greater than 20,000 square feet
per floor7
6. Stages more than 1,000 II No III No
square feet in area
1Except as otherwise spedfled in Item 4 of this table, Class II standpipes need not be provided in basements
having an automatic fire-extinguishing system throughout.
2The standpipe system may be combined with the automatic sprinkler system.
3Portions of otherwise sprinklered buildings which are not protected by automatic sprinklers shall have Class
II standpipes installed as required for the unsprinklered portions.
4In open structures where Class II standpipes may be damaged by freezing, the building official may
authorize the use of Class I standpipes which are located as required for Class II standpipes.
5Hose is required for Class II standpipes only.
6Class II standpipes need not be provided in assembly areas used solely for worship.
7For the purposes of this table, occupied roofs of parking structures shall be considered an additional story.
In parking structures, a tier is a story.
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15. Sec. 906.1 shall be amended to read as follows:
"See. 906.1 When Required. Smoke and heat vents complying with U.B.C.
Standards 15-7 or fixed openings shall be installed in accordance with the
provisions of this section as follows:
1. In single story Groups B, F, M and S Occupancies having over 50,000
square feet (4645m2) in undivided area.
EXCEPTIONS:
1. Office buildings and retail sales areas where storage does not exceed
12 feet (3658mm) in height.
2. The building is protected by a complete automatic sprinkler system."
16. Sec. 906.6.1 shall be amended to read as follows:
"See. 906.6.1 General. Curtain boards shall be provided to subdivide a vented
building in accordance with the provisions of this section.
Exception 1: In buildings equipped with an ESFR sprinkler system, curtain
boards may be eliminated with an approved smoke and heat removal system
as provided by the Fire Code."
17. See. 1003.4 shall be amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 1003.4 Travel distance. The maximum travel distance shall not exceed
150 feet, unless otherwise allowed by this section. The maximum travel
distance may be increased in accordance with the following:
1. In a building equipped with an automatic sprinkler system throughout,
the maximum travel distance may be 200 feet.
2. The maximum travel distance of 150 feet and the maximum travel
distance of 200 feet allowed by Item 1 may be increased up to an
additional 100 feet when this increase in travel distance occurs in the
last portion of the travel distance and is entirely within an one-hour
fire resistive corridor complying with Section 1005.
3. The maximum travel distance of 150 feet and the maximum travel
distance of 200 feet allowed by Item 1 may be increased up to an
additional 200 feet in buildings meeting the requirements of this
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section. In no case shall the maximum travel distance exceed 400 feet.
In addition to other requirements as set forth in the 1994 Edition of
the Uniform Fire Code, buildings, meeting this Section must be
equipped with:
1. An approved ESFR automatic fire sprinkler system throughout;
and
2. A Class III Standpipe system throughout; and
3. An approved fire alarm system, meeting the requirements of
NFPA 72; and
4. Maximum travel distance to a manual fire alarm pull station of
200 feet; and
5. A mechanical heat and smoke ventilation system, including an
automatic activation as well as manual override capability; and
6. Emergency lighting and exit path markings; and
7. An ADA compatible Fire Alarm System.
Reference the Fire Code for additional occupant requirements."
18. Chapter 11. Deleted.
19. Chapter 15 TABLE 15A - Minimum Roof Classes shall be amended to delete
footnote references to R-I provisions, R-3 will require a minimum Class C
roof covering and a general note will be added that wood shingles and wood
shakes are prohibited in all types of construction.
20. See. 2326.11.6 shall be amended to read as follows:
"See. 2326.11.6 Headers. Headers and lintels shall conform to the
requirements set forth in table 23-I-Y below, and together with their
supporting systems shall be designed to support the loads specified by this
Code. All openings 4 feet wide or less in bearing walls shall be provided with
headers consisting of either two pieces of 2-inch framing lumber placed on
edge and securely fastened together or 4-inch lumber of equivalent cross
section. All openings more than 4 feet wide shall be provided with headers
or lintels. Each end of a lintel or header shall have a length of bearing not
less than 1 & 1/2 inches for the full length of the lintel."
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MINIMUM HEADER SIZES
TABLE 23-I-Y
(Based on Number 3 Grade Number or Better)
Opening Size
Header Required
NO STORY ABOVE
6 feet or less 2 X 6
6 feet to 8 feet 2 X 8
8 feet to 10 feet 2 X 10
10 feet to 16 feet 2 X 12
Openings over 16 feet Engineered Beam
ONE STORY ABOVE
1 foot or less 52 X 6
1 foot to 6 feet 2 X 8
6 feet to 8 feet 2 X 10
8 feet to 10 feet 2 X 12
Openings over 10 feet Engineered Beam
21. Sec. 2406.4.9. Deleted
22. Sec. 2501.2. Deleted
23. APPENDIX Chapter 4, Division I (1994 Uniform Building Code) is hereby amended
to read as follows:
"Division I
BARRIERS FOR SWIMMING POOLS,
SPAS AND HOT TUBS
GENERAL
Sec. 419. The provisions of these sections (419 through 421) apply to the
design and construction of barriers for swimming pools located
on the premises of Group R, Division 3 Occupancies and
Group R, Division 1 Occupancies.
DEFINITIONS
Sec. 420. For the purpose of said sections, certain terms, words and
phrases are defined as follows:
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Aboveground/On-ground Pool See definition of swimming pool.
Barrier is a fence, wall, building wall, or a combination thereof, which
completely surrounds the swimming pool and obstructs access to the
swimming pool.
Grade is the underlying surface such as earth or a walking surface.
Hot Tub See definition of swimming pool.
In-ground Pool See definition of swimming pool.
Spa, Non-portable See definition of swimming pool.
Spa, Portable is a nonpermanent structure intended for recreational bathing,
in which all controls, water-heating and water-circulating equipment are an
integral part of the product and which is cord connected (not permanently
electrically wired).
Swimming Pool is any structure intended for swimming or recreational bathing
that contains water over 24 inches deep. This includes inground, aboveground
and on-ground swimming pools, hot tubs, and spas.
Swimming Pool, Indoor is a swimming pool which is totally contained within
a residential structure and surrounded on all four sides by walls of said
structure.
Swimming Pool, Outdoor is any swimming pool which is not an indoor pool.
SWIMMING POOL FENCE OR ENCLOSURE REOUIRED
Sec. 421.1 Outdoor Swimming Pool. Every person in possession of land within
the Corporate Limits of the City, either as owner, purchaser under contract,
lessee, tenant, or licensee, upon which is situated an outdoor swimming pool,
including an in-ground, aboveground or inground pool, hot tub or spa shall at
all times maintain upon the lot or premises on which the swimming pool is
located, and completely surrounding the swimming pool, lot or premises, a
fence, wall or other solid structure designed to prevent small children from
inadvertently wandering into the pool as follows:
1. The top of the barrier shall be at least 48 inches above grade
measured on the side of the barrier which faces away from the
swimming pool. The maximum vertical clearance between grade and
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the bottom of the barrier shall be 2 inches measured on the side of the
barrier which faces away from the swimming pool. Where the top of
the pool structure is above grade, such as an aboveground pool, the
barrier may be at ground level, such as the pool structure, or mounted
on top of the pool structure. Where the barrier is mounted on top of
the pool structure, the maximum vertical clearance between the top of
the pool structure and the bottom of the barrier shall be 4 inches.
2. No permanent structures, boxes or other items shall be located
adjacent to the barrier where the top of the box structure or other
items is within a 48 inch radius of the top of the barrier.
3. Openings in the barrier shall not allow passage of a 4-inch diameter
sphere.
4. Solid barriers which do not have openings, such as masonry, or stone
walls, shall not contain indentations or protrusions except for tooled
masonry joints.
5. Maximum gauge for chain link fence shall be not less than 9 gauge.
6. Where the barrier is composed of diagonal members, such as a
lattice fence, the maximum opening formed by the diagonal members
shall be no more than 13/4 inches.
DOORS AND GATES
Sec. 421.2 Access gates shall comply with the requirements of Items 1 through
6 above and shall be equipped with one or more of the following types of
doors or gates and none other:
1. A gate or door used for general ingress or egress to and from the
enclosed area which is not a door of an occupied dwelling, when
dwelling structure forms a part of the enclosure required by this
Article. Such gate or door shall be equipped with and shall be
maintained with self-closing and self-latching devices designed to keep
and capable of keeping such door or gate securely closed and latched
at all times when not in actual use, and such latching device to be
attached no lower than forty-six inches (46") from the grade level
measured at the outside of the gate or door.
2. A gate or door used for general ingress or egress to and from the
enclosed area, which is a part of an occupied dwelling which said
occupied dwelling forms a part of the enclosure required by this Code.
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Such gate or door need not be equipped with self-closing or self-
latching devices.
3. A gate or door, over three (3) feet in width, or not used for general
ingress 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 maintained with some type of
permanent locking device. Provided, however, it shall be unlawful and
a violation for any said person to permit such a gate or door to remain
open or unlocked while unattended.
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
See. 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.
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.
FAILURE TO SECURE FINAL INSPECTION UNLAWFUL
See. 421.5 All pools constructed within the corporate limits of this city
must pass final inspection by the building inspection department
within 30 calendar days of approval of deck steel inspection.
Failure to pass final inspection within this time frame shall be
unlawful and will be grounds for suspension of additional
permit issuance for further pool construction."
24. See. 3405 shall be amended to read as follows:
"See. 3405 Change in Use. No change shall be made in the character of
occupancies, use of any building or tenant unless such building is made to
comply with the requirements of this Code for such division or group of
occupancy.
Exception: The character of the occupancy of existing buildings may be changed subject
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to the approval for the building official, and the building may be occupied for
purposes in other groups without conforming to all the requirements of this
Code for those groups, provided the new or proposed use is less hazardous,
based on life and fire risk, than the existing use.
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 issue a Certificate of Occupancy pursuant to
the above exception without certifying that the building complies with all
provisions of this Code."
Sec. 15-1-3 Appeal's Board
SECTION 2. That should any word, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, clause, phrase
or section of this ordinance, or of the Code of Ordinances, as amended hereby, be adjudged
or held to be void or unconstitutional, the same shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portions of said ordinance or the Code of Ordinances, as amended hereby, which shall
remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 3. That all provisions of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Coppell,
Texas, in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance be, and the same are hereby,
repealed, and all other provisions not in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance shall
remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 4. An offense committed before the effective date of this ordinance is
governed by the prior law and the provisions of the Code of Ordinances, as amended, in
effect when the offense was committed and the former law is continued in effect for this
purpose.
SECTION 5. That any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of
this ordinance or of the Code of Ordinances, as amended hereby, shall be deemed guilty of
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a misdemeanor and, upon conviction in the municipal court of the City of Coppell, Texas,
shall be subject to a fine not to exceed the sum of five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each
offense, except however, where a different penalty has been established by state law for such
offense the penalty shall be that fixed by state law, and for any offense which is a violation
of any provision of law that governs fire safety, zoning, or public health and sanitation,
including dumping of refuse, the penalty shall be a fine not to exceed the sum of two
thousand dollars ($2,000.00) for each offense; and each and every day said violation is
continued shall constitute a separate offense.
SECTION 6. That this ordinance shall take effect immediately from and after its
passage and the publication of the caption as the law and charter in such cases provide.
DULY PASSED by the City Council of the City of Coppell, Texas, the/~ day of
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/L ,995.
APPROVED:
TOM MORTON, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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APPROVED AS TO FORM: ~
PETER G. SMITH, CITY ATTORNEY
(PGs/ct 9/ 4/9s)
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