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ORD 2016-05 Adopting Neew Code of Ordinances
TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS ORDINANCE NO. 2016-05 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS, REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2006-14 AND ADOPTING A NEW CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS, A CODIFICATION OF TOWN CIVIL AND CRIMINAL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR THE INCORPORATION OF PREMISES; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A"; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVENESS AND REPEAL; SETTING FORTH APPROPRIATE PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF EACH CODIFIED ORDINANCE AS SPECIFIED FOR EACH SUCH ORDINANCE PROVIDED THAT WHERE A PENALTY OR FINE IS NOT PROVIDED, THERE SHALL BE IMPOSED A MAXIMUM FINE OF $200 FOR VIOLATIONS OF TRAFFIC LAWS AND A MAXIMUM FINE OF $500 FOR VIOLATIONS OF ORDINANCES OR POLICE REGULATIONS, EXCEPT WHERE SUCH VIOLATION IS FOR A RULE, ORDINANCE, OR POLICE REGULATION THAT GOVERNS FIRE SAFETY, ZONING, OR PUBLIC HEALTH AND SANITATION, INCLUDING DUMPING OF REFUSE, AND THEN THE MAXIMUM FINE SHALL BE TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE FOR EACH DAY OR PART OF A DAY; PROVIDING FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE CODE; PROVIDING A REPEALER AND SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR ENGROSSMENT AND ENROLLMENT; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Town of Trophy Club is a Home Rule Municipality acting under its Charter adopted by the electorate pursuant to Article XI, Section 5 of the Texas Constitution and Chapter 9 of the Texas Local Government Code; and WHEREAS, Chapter 53 of the Texas Local Government Code authorizes a municipality to adopt by Ordinance a codification of its civil and criminal Ordinances, together with appropriate penalties for violation of the Ordinances; and WHEREAS, since the Town's incorporation in 1985, the Town has enacted numerous Ordinances for the benefit of the public health, safety and welfare; and WHEREAS, in an effort to make those Ordinances more accessible to the public, the Town has compiled existing Town ordinances as specified herein into the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Trophy Club Texas (hereinafter referred to as "Code of Ordinances"); and WHEREAS, the Code of Ordinances has the force and effect of an Ordinance regularly adopted in accordance with law, provides a record of the codified Ordinances and establishes the content of those Ordinances; and WHEREAS, through the passage of this Ordinance, the Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club hereby directs the Town Secretary to have printed a copy of the Code of Ordinances that is authenticated and approved by the Mayor's signature and attested by the Town Secretary; and WHEREAS, the effect of the printed Code of Ordinances is to provide prima facie evidence of the existence and regular enactment of the Ordinance adopting the Code of Ordinances and the printed Code is authorized by state law to be admitted into court without further proof. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS: SECTION 1. INCORPORATION OF PREMISES The above and foregoing premises are true and correct and are incorporated herein and made a part hereof for all purposes. SECTION 2. ADOPTION OF CODE OF ORDINANCES The Code of Ordinances, consisting of Chapters 1 through 14, Appendixes A, B, and C, and an Index, entitled "Code of Ordinances of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas" is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and is incorporated herein for all intents and purposes, has been established and is hereby adopted by the Town Council. Such Code of Ordinances shall be treated and considered as a new and original comprehensive Ordinance, which shall supersede all other general and permanent Ordinances passed by the Town Council on or before December 31, 2014, to the extent and with the exceptions as more specifically provided in this Ordinance. "Code of Ordinances" or "Code" as used herein shall refer to the Town of Trophy Club Code of Ordinances adopted under the terms and conditions of this Ordinance. SECTION 3. EFFECTIVENESS AND REPEAL 3.01 Effective Date and Repeal. All provisions of the Code of Ordinances shall be in full force and effect from and after the effective date of this Ordinance, and all ordinances of a general and permanent nature of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas, enacted on or before such effective date which are either not included in this Code or which are not specifically recognized and continued in force by reference or description herein, are hereby repealed on the effective date of this Ordinance. Notwithstanding ORD 2016-05 Page 2 of 6 the foregoing, Section 3.02 more specifically describes those ordinances which are unaffected by the passage of this Ordinance adopting the Code of Ordinances. 3.02 Exceptions to Repeal. That the repeal provided in subsection 3.01 above shall not affect any of the following: (1) Any events or act committed or done, or any penalty or forfeiture incurred, or any contract or right established or occurring before the effective date of this Code. (2) Any Ordinance promising or guaranteeing the payment of money for the Town, or authorizing the issuance of any bonds of the Town, or any evidence of the Town's indebtedness. (3) Any contract or obligation assumed by the Town. (4) Any franchise granted by the Town and amendments thereto. (5) Any Ordinance dedicating, naming, establishing, locating, relocating, opening, paving, widening, vacating or affecting the right-of-way of any street or public way in the Town. (6) Any Ordinance relating to municipal street maintenance agreements with the State of Texas or Denton or Tarrant County. (7) Any appropriation Ordinance or Ordinance providing for the levy of taxes or for the adoption of an annual budget. (8) Any Ordinance relating to local improvements and assessments for such improvements. (9) Any Ordinance annexing territory to the Town or accepting territory given to, sold to, or condemned by the Town. (10) Any Ordinance dedicating or accepting any plat or subdivision in the Town. (11) Any Ordinance zoning a planned development district, zoning, or rezoning a parcel of land to any zoning classification, or granting any approval as allowed under the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the Town. (12) Any Ordinance pertaining to the calling of municipal or other elections, appointing of election officers, or ratifying the results of an election. (13) Any Ordinance establishing rates to be charged by privately or semi -publicly owned utility companies. (14) Any Ordinance enacted on or after December 31, 2014. (15) Any other Ordinance not expressly repealed. 3.03 No Revival by Repeal. The repeal provided for in Section 3.01 shall not be construed to revive any Ordinance or part thereof that has been repealed by a subsequent ordinance which is repealed by this Ordinance. 3.04 Future Amendments of Codified Ordinances. Subsequent to the adoption of this Ordinance, amendments to ordinances codified in the Code of Ordinances shall be made by reference to the Article and Section of the Code and reference to this Ordinance shall not be required. Any and all amendments to the Code of Ordinances, when passed in such form as to indicate the intention of the Town Council to make the same a part of the Code of Ordinances, shall be deemed to be incorporated into such Code of Ordinances so that the reference to the "Code of Ordinances of the Town of ORD 2016-05 Page 3 of 6 Trophy Club, Texas" shall be understood and intended to include such additions and amendments. SECTION 4. PENALTY 4.01 Penalty Assessed. Whenever in the Code of Ordinances or any Ordinance of the Town previously adopted by the Town Council, an act is prohibited or is made or declared to be unlawful or an offense or a misdemeanor, or wherever in such Code or Ordinances the doing of an act is required or prohibited or the failure to do any act is declared to be unlawful or prohibited and no specific penalty is provided therefore, the violation of any such rule, ordinance or police regulation contained in Code or any such Ordinance shall be punished by a maximum fine not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500.00) except that: (a) For violations of a rule, Ordinance, or police regulation that governs fire safety, zoning, or public health and sanitation, including dumping of refuse, the maximum fine shall be two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) for each offense for each day or part of a day; and (b) For violations of traffic laws, whether by ordinance or state law, which are punishable as a Class C misdemeanor, the maximum fine shall not exceed two hundred dollars ($200.00) per offense except as otherwise provided by law. 4.02 Penalty Consistent with State Law. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no penalty shall be greater or less than the penalty provided for the same or similar offense under the laws of the State of Texas. Each day or part of a day any violation of such Code of Ordinances or any ordinance shall continue shall constitute a separate offense unless otherwise designated. 4.03 Civil Action for Enforcement. In addition to or in lieu of the criminal penalty assessed under any ordinance in the Code, the Town may bring a civil action for the enforcement of any such ordinance for the preservation of public health, safety, or welfare, or as otherwise authorized by law. As used herein "authorized by law" shall mean where such civil action is either expressly or impliedly authorized or not prohibited by law. 4.04 General Penalty Applicable. In the case of amendment of any Article or Section of the Code of Ordinances for which a penalty is not provided, the general penalty as provided in Section 4 of this Ordinance shall apply to the Article or Section as amended, or, in case such amendment contains provisions for which a penalty other than that general penalty set forth in Section 4 is provided, the penalty so provided in the amendment to the Article or Section shall be held to relate only to the Article or Section so amended, unless the penalty is specifically repealed therein. ORD 2016-05 Page 4 of 6 SECTION 5. MAINTENANCE OF CODE 5.01 Official Copy Maintained by Town Secretary. A copy of the Code of Ordinances that is authenticated and approved by the Mayor's signature and attested by the Town Secretary shall be maintained on file in the office of the Town Secretary in loose-leaf form. It shall be the express duty of the Town Secretary or her designee to insert in the designated places all amendments or Ordinances which indicate the intention of the Town Council to make the same a part of such Code of Ordinances when the same has been printed or reprinted in page form and to extract from such Code all provisions which may be from time to time repealed by the Town Council. Such copy of the Code shall be available for all persons desiring to examine the same at any time during regular business hours. The official copy of the most current Code of Ordinances shall also be maintained in such other format or media as directed by Town Council. 5.02 Penalty for Unauthorized Amendment, Addition or Deletion. It shall be an offense for any person to change or amend, by additions or deletions, any part or portion of this Code of Ordinances, or to insert or delete pages or portions thereof, or to alter or tamper with such Code in any manner whatsoever which will or could cause a law of the Town of Trophy Club to be misrepresented thereby. Any violation of this Section shall be a Class C misdemeanor and such penalty or penalties as specified in Section 4 of this Ordinance shall be applicable. SECTION 6. REPEALER AND SAVINGS By the passage of this Ordinance, Ordinance 2006-14 adopting the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas is hereby repealed. Provided however, that any complaint, action, claim or lawsuit which has been initiated or has arisen under or pursuant to any of the foregoing Ordinance(s) or portions thereof on the date of adoption of this Ordinance shall continue to be governed by the provisions of such Ordinance(s) and for that purpose the Ordinance(s) shall remain in full force and effect and any and all rights and remedies of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas under such Ordinance(s) are expressly saved as to any and all violations of such Ordinances which have secured at the time of the effective date of this Ordinance; and, as to such accrued violations and all pending litigation, both civil and criminal, whether pending in court or not, under such Ordinance(s), the same shall not be affected by this Ordinance but may be prosecuted until final disposition by the Courts. SECTION 7. SEVERABILITY If any section, article, paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase or word in this Ordinance or application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid or unconstitutional by a Court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not affect the ORD 2016-05 Page 5 of 6 validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance, and the Town Council hereby declares it would have passed such remaining portions of this Ordinance despite such invalidity, which remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 8. ENGROSSMENT AND ENROLLMENT The Town Secretary of the Town of Trophy Club is hereby directed to engross and enroll this Ordinance by recording the Code in the Town's Ordinance Record and by copying the exact Caption, Penalty and Effective Date in the minutes of the Town Council. SECTION 9. PUBLICATION The Town Secretary of the Town of Trophy Club is hereby directed to publish, this Ordinance adopting the Code of Municipal Ordinances in the official newspaper of the Town or in a newspaper published in the Town or County as provided by law. SECTION 10. EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance shall become effective from and after its date of adoption as provided by law, and it is so ordained. PASSED AND APPROVED by the Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas, this 9th day of February 2016. ATTEST: _ O Holly Fimb_r)--s, Town Secret Town of Trophy Club, Texas ALJ Y C. Nick Sanders, Mayor Town of Trophy Club, Texas rp PPROVED AS TO FORM: UAR` N'Patricia A. Adams, Town Attorney Town of Trophy Club, Texas ORD 2016-05 Page 6 of 6 CODEOFORDINANCES OFTHE TOWNOFTROPHYCLUB,TEXAS AsCodifiedBy: th 243520 Street Lubbock,Texas79411 806.797.8281 www.franklinlegal.net TABLEOFCONTENTS TROPHYCLUBCODEOFORDINANCES HOMERULECHARTER.......................................................................................................C-1 CHAPTER1:GENERALPROVISIONS................................................................................1-1 Article 1.01Code ofOrdinances............................................................................................1-7 Article 1.02Administration..................................................................................................1-12 Article 1.03TownCouncil...................................................................................................1-13 Division1.Generally..........................................................................................................1-13 Division2.Meetings andRulesof Procedure.....................................................................1-13 Article 1.04Boards,CommissionsandCommittees(Reserved)..........................................1-21 Article 1.05Code ofEthicsandConduct.............................................................................1-22 Article 1.06EmergencyManagement..................................................................................1-36 Article 1.07Records.............................................................................................................1-39 Division1.Generally..........................................................................................................1-39 Division2.RecordsManagement.......................................................................................1-39 Division2.OpenRecords...................................................................................................1-45 Article 1.08Parks and Recreation........................................................................................1-45 Division1.Generally..........................................................................................................1-45 Division2.Parks and RecreationBoard.............................................................................1-45 Division3.ParkRegulations...............................................................................................1-49 Division4.TrophyClub Park.............................................................................................1-53 PartI.InGeneral.........................................................................................................1-53 PartII.SpecialEvent Permit........................................................................................1-62 Article 1.09SpecialEvents..................................................................................................1-65 Article 1.10EnvironmentalProtection.................................................................................1-75 Division1.Generally..........................................................................................................1-75 Division2.WaterConservationandDroughtResponse.....................................................1-75 PartI.InGeneral.........................................................................................................1-75 PartII.Lawn and LandscapeIrrigationConservation..................................................1-75 PartIII.DroughtContingency Plan...............................................................................1-78 CHAPTER2:ANIMALCONTROL........................................................................................2-1 Article 2.01General Provisions..............................................................................................2-7 Article 2.02Impoundment....................................................................................................2-21 Article 2.03DangerousWildAnimals.................................................................................2-24 Division1.Generally..........................................................................................................2-24 Division2.CertificateofRegistration................................................................................2-27 Article 2.04Animal ShelterAdvisoryBoard.......................................................................2-30 TOC-1 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesTableofContents CHAPTER3:BUILDINGREGULATIONS...........................................................................3-1 Article 3.01General Provisions..............................................................................................3-7 Article 3.02BuildingOfficial.................................................................................................3-7 Article 3.03Technical and ConstructionCodes and Standards..............................................3-7 Division1.Generally............................................................................................................3-7 Division2.BuildingCode.....................................................................................................3-8 Division3.ResidentialCode...............................................................................................3-25 Division4.ElectricalCode.................................................................................................3-38 Division5.MechanicalCode..............................................................................................3-43 Division6.PlumbingCode.................................................................................................3-47 Division7.EnergyConservationCode...............................................................................3-56 Division8.PropertyMaintenanceCode.............................................................................3-57 Division9.FuelGasCode..................................................................................................3-58 Division10.FireCode..........................................................................................................3-64 Article 3.04Job SiteMaintenance........................................................................................3-87 Article 3.05Dangerousor SubstandardBuildings...............................................................3-88 Article 3.06RoofingRequirements......................................................................................3-97 Article 3.07Swimming Pools and Spas...............................................................................3-98 Division1.Generally..........................................................................................................3-98 Division2.Permit.............................................................................................................3-103 Division3.Standards........................................................................................................3-104 Article 3.08MobileHomes,ManufacturedHomes,Trailersand Similar Structures.........3-107 Division1.Generally........................................................................................................3-107 Division2.MobileHomes andManufacturedHomes......................................................3-108 Division3.StorageandOccupancy ofTrailers,Boats,CommercialVehicles and RecreationalVehicles............................................................................3-109 Article 3.09Signs...............................................................................................................3-110 Division1.Generally........................................................................................................3-110 Division2.Temporary Signs............................................................................................3-126 Division3.Commercial andInstitutional Signs...............................................................3-130 Article 3.10ApartmentComplexLicensing.......................................................................3-133 Article 3.11Single-FamilyResidenceLicensing...............................................................3-139 Article 3.12Hotels..............................................................................................................3-145 Article 3.13FloodDamage Prevention..............................................................................3-155 Article 3.14RunoffControl,ErosionControlandDischargestoStormDrainage System..........................................................................................................3-171 CHAPTER4:BUSINESSREGULATIONS............................................................................4-1 Article 4.01General Provisions..............................................................................................4-7 Article 4.02Alarm Systems....................................................................................................4-7 Division1.Generally............................................................................................................4-7 Division2.Permit...............................................................................................................4-12 Article 4.03Peddlersand Solicitors.....................................................................................4-15 Division1.Generally..........................................................................................................4-15 Division2.Commercial Solicitation...................................................................................4-18 TOC-2 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesTableofContents CHAPTER4:BUSINESSREGULATIONS, cont’d. Division3.Charitable Solicitation......................................................................................4-24 Division4.Religious Solicitation.......................................................................................4-28 Article 4.04SexuallyOrientedBusinesses...........................................................................4-30 Division1.Generally..........................................................................................................4-30 Division2.License..............................................................................................................4-35 Division3.Location............................................................................................................4-40 Division4.OperationalRegulations...................................................................................4-43 Article 4.05Gravel PitsandMiningOperations..................................................................4-46 Article 4.06FoodEstablishments.........................................................................................4-46 Division1.Generally..........................................................................................................4-46 Division2.Permit...............................................................................................................4-55 CHAPTER5:FIREPREVENTIONANDPROTECTION...................................................5-1 Article 5.01General Provisions..............................................................................................5-7 Article 5.02FireMarshalandArsonInvestigators................................................................5-7 Article 5.03Fireworks............................................................................................................5-9 Division1.Generally............................................................................................................5-9 Division2.PublicDisplays.................................................................................................5-11 CHAPTER6:HEALTHAND SANITATION........................................................................6-1 Article 6.01General Provisions..............................................................................................6-7 Article 6.02EmergencyMedicalServices.............................................................................6-7 Article 6.03HealthAuthority.................................................................................................6-9 CHAPTER7: MUNICIPALCOURT......................................................................................7-1 Article 7.01General Provisions..............................................................................................7-7 Article 7.02MunicipalCourt ofRecord1..............................................................................7-7 Division1.Generally............................................................................................................7-7 Division2.Judge...................................................................................................................7-8 Article 7.03Fees,Costsand SpecialExpenses....................................................................7-10 CHAPTER8:OFFENSESANDNUISANCES.......................................................................8-1 Article 8.01General Provisions..............................................................................................8-7 Article 8.02Noise...................................................................................................................8-7 Article 8.03Graffiti................................................................................................................8-9 Article 8.04Outdoor Storage orDisplay..............................................................................8-11 Article 8.05Weapons...........................................................................................................8-14 Article 8.06SexOffenderResidencyRestrictions...............................................................8-16 TOC-3 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesTableofContents CHAPTER8:OFFENSESANDNUISANCES, cont’d. Article 8.07Restricted SmokingMaterials..........................................................................8-19 Article 8.08AbandonedorJunkedVehicles........................................................................8-22 Division1.Generally..........................................................................................................8-22 Division2.AbandonedVehicles.........................................................................................8-23 Division3.JunkedVehicles................................................................................................8-25 Article 8.09Weeds,RefuseorOtherObjectionableMatter.................................................8-28 CHAPTER9:PERSONNEL.....................................................................................................9-1 Article 9.01General Provisions..............................................................................................9-7 Article 9.02ResponsetoEmergency Situations.....................................................................9-7 Article 9.03LegalDefenseandIndemnification....................................................................9-7 Article 9.04TexasMunicipalRetirement System................................................................9-10 Article 9.05Police................................................................................................................9-10 Division1.Generally..........................................................................................................9-10 Division2.PoliceDepartment............................................................................................9-11 Division3.PoliceReserve..................................................................................................9-12 CHAPTER 10: SUBDIVISIONREGULATION...................................................................10-1 Article 10.01General Provisions............................................................................................10-7 Article 10.02SubdivisionOrdinance.....................................................................................10-7 Division1.Generally..........................................................................................................10-7 Division2.Definitions......................................................................................................10-10 Division3.GeneralPlatSubmittalRequirements.............................................................10-17 Division4.ImprovementsGenerally................................................................................10-35 Division5.SpecificationsforImprovements....................................................................10-36 Division6.Enforcement...................................................................................................10-45 Division7.Developer’sAgreement,FinancialAssurance and ConstructionContracts forPublicImprovements..............................................................................10-47 Division8.TreePreservation andRemoval......................................................................10-51 Article 10.03ParklandDedicationandOpen Space............................................................10-70 CHAPTER 11:TAXATION....................................................................................................11-1 Article 11.01General Provisions............................................................................................11-7 Article 11.02HotelOccupancyTax.......................................................................................11-7 Article 11.03Sales and UseTax..........................................................................................11-12 TOC-4 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesTableofContents CHAPTER 12:TRAFFICANDVEHICLES........................................................................12-1 Article 12.01General Provisions............................................................................................12-7 Article 12.02Traffic-ControlDevices..................................................................................12-11 Division1.Generally........................................................................................................12-11 Division2.Locations........................................................................................................12-14 Article 12.03Operation ofVehicles.....................................................................................12-28 Division1.Generally........................................................................................................12-28 Division2.SpeedRegulations..........................................................................................12-28 Article 12.04Parking............................................................................................................12-30 Article 12.05CommercialVehicles.....................................................................................12-35 Division1.Generally........................................................................................................12-35 Division2.OverweightVehicles......................................................................................12-35 Article 12.06Motor-Assisted Scooters,Mini-Motorbikes and PocketBikes......................12-40 Article 12.07MotorizedCarts..............................................................................................12-42 CHAPTER 13:UTILITIES.....................................................................................................13-1 Article 13.01General Provisions............................................................................................13-7 Article 13.02SolidWaste.......................................................................................................13-7 Division1.Generally..........................................................................................................13-7 Division2.ScavengingRefuse.........................................................................................13-12 Article 13.03StormwaterDrainageUtility..........................................................................13-13 Division1.Generally........................................................................................................13-13 Division2.Fees.................................................................................................................13-15 Article 13.04Management of PublicRight-of-WayUsed byUtility Providers...................13-21 CHAPTER 14:ZONING.........................................................................................................14-1 Article 14.01General Provisions............................................................................................14-7 Article 14.02ZoningOrdinance.............................................................................................14-7 Division1.Generally..........................................................................................................14-7 Division2.Definitions......................................................................................................14-10 Division3.Establishment ofDistricts...............................................................................14-28 Division4.DistrictRegulations........................................................................................14-33 Division5.SupplementaryDistrictRegulations...............................................................14-95 Division6.Conditionaland SpecificUses......................................................................14-139 Division7.Development and Design Standards.............................................................14-145 Division8.Administration andEnforcement..................................................................14-166 Division9.Illustrations...................................................................................................14-176 Article 14.03Oil andGasWells.........................................................................................14-181 Division1.Generally......................................................................................................14-181 Division2.Drilling and ProductionStandards...............................................................14-183 TOC-5 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesTableofContents APPENDIXA:Fee Schedule...................................................................................AppendixA-1 APPENDIXB:CodeComparativeTable...............................................................AppendixB-1 APPENDIXC:OrdinanceDispositionTable........................................................AppendixC-1 INDEX.........................................................................................................................................I-1 TOC-6 HOMERULE CHARTER ArticleI.FormofGovernment&Boundaries........................................................................C-7 1.01Incorporation,CorporateName.............................................................................C-7 1.02Form ofGovernment.............................................................................................C-7 1.03Boundaries.............................................................................................................C-7 1.04Annexation.............................................................................................................C-7 1.05Disannexation........................................................................................................C-8 ArticleII.PowersoftheTown..................................................................................................C-8 2.01Enumerated PowersNotExclusive........................................................................C-8 2.02EminentDomain....................................................................................................C-8 2.03PowertoAcquirePropertyInside and OutsidetheTownforAny Lawful Purposes..................................................................................................C-9 ArticleIII.TheCouncil.............................................................................................................C-9 3.01Number, Selection,Term.......................................................................................C-9 3.02Qualifications.........................................................................................................C-9 3.03Number, Selection,Term,CouncilJudgeofElection ofMembers.....................C-10 3.04Vacancies, ForfeitureofOffice, Filling ofVacancies.........................................C-10 3.05Compensation......................................................................................................C-11 3.06Mayor...................................................................................................................C-11 3.07Mayor Pro-Tem...................................................................................................C-11 3.08PowersoftheCouncil..........................................................................................C-12 3.09MeetingsoftheCouncil.......................................................................................C-13 3.10SpecialMeetings..................................................................................................C-14 3.11RulesoftheCouncil............................................................................................C-14 3.12Quorum................................................................................................................C-14 3.13InterferenceinTownManagerAppointments and Removals orDuties.............C-14 3.14ActionRequiring an Ordinance...........................................................................C-15 3.15Form ofOrdinances.............................................................................................C-15 3.16ProcedureforEnactingOrdinancesandResolutions;Publications.....................C-15 3.17EmergencyOrdinances........................................................................................C-16 3.18BondsforEmployees...........................................................................................C-16 3.19Investigative Powers oftheCouncil....................................................................C-17 3.20Conflict ofInterest and Abstention......................................................................C-17 3.21Indemnification ofOfficers.................................................................................C-17 3.22TermLimits.........................................................................................................C-17 ArticleIV.Administrative Services.......................................................................................C-18 4.01AdministrativeDepartments................................................................................C-18 4.02TownManager-AppointmentandQualifications..............................................C-18 4.03Compensation......................................................................................................C-18 4.04Term and Removal..............................................................................................C-18 4.05PowersandDuties...............................................................................................C-19 4.06ActingTownManager.........................................................................................C-20 C-1 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesHome RuleCharter 4.07TownSecretary....................................................................................................C-20 4.08Duties oftheTown Secretary..............................................................................C-20 4.09Compensation......................................................................................................C-21 4.10MunicipalCourt...................................................................................................C-21 4.11Judge ofCourt......................................................................................................C-21 4.12Clerk oftheCourt................................................................................................C-21 4.13Fines.....................................................................................................................C-21 4.14TownAttorney-Appointment&Qualifications.................................................C-22 4.15Professional Services...........................................................................................C-22 4.16TownBoards,Commissions and Corporations...................................................C-22 4.17PersonalFinancialInterest...................................................................................C-22 4.18AcceptingGifts,Etc.............................................................................................C-23 ArticleV.NominationsandElections....................................................................................C-23 5.01Elections..............................................................................................................C-23 5.02Regulation ofElections........................................................................................C-25 5.03SpecialElections..................................................................................................C-25 5.04FilingforOffice...................................................................................................C-25 5.05TheOfficialBallot...............................................................................................C-26 5.06Canvassing and ElectionResults.........................................................................C-26 5.07NotificationofTownOfficers.............................................................................C-26 5.08OathofOffice......................................................................................................C-26 ArticleVI.Recall.....................................................................................................................C-26 6.01AScopeofRecall....................................................................................................C-26 6.02PetitionforRecall................................................................................................C-27 6.03Form ofRecallandOath......................................................................................C-27 6.04ProcedureAfterFiling PetitionforRecall...........................................................C-28 6.05PublicNotice.......................................................................................................C-29 6.06OfficialBallot......................................................................................................C-29 6.07Recall Petition Prohibited....................................................................................C-29 6.08RefusalofRecall Petition....................................................................................C-29 ArticleVII.LegislationByThePeople,InitiativeandReferendum...................................C-30 7.01InitiativeGenerally..............................................................................................C-30 7.02Petition.................................................................................................................C-30 7.03Referendum..........................................................................................................C-30 7.04Voluntary Submission ofLegislation bytheCouncil..........................................C-31 7.05Form ofBallots....................................................................................................C-31 7.06PublicationofProposedandReferredOrdinances..............................................C-31 7.07Adoption ofOrdinances.......................................................................................C-31 7.08InconsistentOrdinances.......................................................................................C-31 7.09Ordinances Passed by PopularVote:RepealorAmendment..............................C-31 7.10FurtherRegulations byCouncil...........................................................................C-32 ArticleVIII.MunicipalPlanning and Zoning......................................................................C-32 8.01StateLawAdopted-Zoning................................................................................C-32 8.02StateLawAdopted- SubdivisionRegulation......................................................C-32 8.03The Planning and ZoningCommission................................................................C-32 8.04Purpose,Objective, PowerandDuties.................................................................C-33 8.05BoardofAdjustment............................................................................................C-34 8.06ComprehensiveMasterPlan................................................................................C-34 C-2 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesHome RuleCharter ArticleIX.Budget,Finance and Taxation.............................................................................C-34 9.01FiscalYear...........................................................................................................C-34 9.02Submission...........................................................................................................C-35 9.03BudgetMessage...................................................................................................C-35 9.04Budget..................................................................................................................C-35 9.05CouncilActiononBudget...................................................................................C-36 9.06Amendment afterAdoption.................................................................................C-37 9.07Administration and FiduciaryOversight oftheBudget.......................................C-38 9.08CapitalProgram...................................................................................................C-38 9.09AuditandExamination ofTownBooks andAccounts.......................................C-39 9.10Defect ShallNotInvalidateTaxLevy.................................................................C-39 9.11PublicRecords.....................................................................................................C-39 9.12SpecifiedReserve Fund.......................................................................................C-40 9.13ChangesinBudget...............................................................................................C-40 9.14AuthoritytoIncurIndebtedness..........................................................................C-40 9.15BondsIncontestable.............................................................................................C-40 9.16BorrowinginAnticipationof PropertyTax.........................................................C-40 9.17Use ofBond Funds..............................................................................................C-41 9.18PowertoTax........................................................................................................C-41 9.19TaxRate...............................................................................................................C-41 9.20OtherRules and Regulations...............................................................................C-41 ArticleX.Franchises andPublicUtilities..............................................................................C-41 10.01Inalienability ofControlofPublic Property........................................................C-41 10.02PowersoftheTown.............................................................................................C-42 10.03PowertoGrant Franchise....................................................................................C-42 10.04FranchiseValueNottobeAllowed.....................................................................C-42 10.05Right ofRegulation..............................................................................................C-42 10.06Consent ofPropertyOwner.................................................................................C-43 10.07Extensions............................................................................................................C-43 10.08OtherConditions..................................................................................................C-44 10.09Accounts ofMunicipallyOwnedUtilities...........................................................C-44 10.10Sales ofElectricity, Waterand Sewer Service.....................................................C-44 10.11Regulation ofRates and Service..........................................................................C-44 ArticleXI.GeneralProvisions...............................................................................................C-45 11.01CharterAuthority.................................................................................................C-45 11.02PublicRecords.....................................................................................................C-45 11.03PropertyNot SubjecttoExecution......................................................................C-45 11.04TownNotRequiredtoGive Security orExecuteBond......................................C-45 11.05Notice ofInjury orDamage.................................................................................C-45 11.06PowerstoRemit Penalties...................................................................................C-46 11.07PropertyNotExemptfrom SpecialAssessments................................................C-46 11.08TownDepository.................................................................................................C-46 11.09JudicialNotice.....................................................................................................C-46 11.10SeverabilityClause..............................................................................................C-46 11.11ConstructionofCharter.......................................................................................C-46 11.12Renumber,Rename,Rearrange,Clerical,Typographical and GrammaticalErrorCorrection...........................................................................C-47 11.13AmendmenttoCharter.........................................................................................C-47 C-3 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesHome RuleCharter 11.14Code ofEthicsandConduct;EthicsCommission...............................................C-47 11.15CharterReviewCommission...............................................................................C-47 ArticleXII.TransitionalProvisions.......................................................................................C-48 12.01InterimMunicipalGovernment...........................................................................C-48 12.02Persons Serving on Boards,CommissionsorCorporations................................C-48 12.03EffectofthisCharter on ExistingLaw................................................................C-48 12.04Continuance ofContracts,Franchises and SuccessionofRights........................C-49 12.05SubmissionofChartertoVoters..........................................................................C-49 \[NextpageisC-7.\] C-4 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesHome RuleCharter * HOMERULECHARTER ArticleI.FormofGovernment&Boundaries 1.01Incorporation,CorporateName AllcitizensoftheTownofTrophyClub,inDentonandTarrantCounties,Texas,withinthe boundariesofsaidTownnowestablishedorashereinafterestablishedinthemannerprovidedby lawshallcontinuetobeamunicipalbodypoliticandcorporateinperpetuityunderthename “TownofTrophyClub”hereinafterreferredtoasthe“Town”withsuchpowers,rights,authority, privileges, obligationsandimmunitiesasare hereinprovided and asotherwise provided bylaw. 1.02FormofGovernment ThemunicipalgovernmentprovidedbythisChartershallbeknownasthe“council-manager government”.PursuanttoitsprovisionsandsubjectonlytothelimitationsimposedbytheTexas Constitution,andthelaws oftheStateofTexas,andbythisCharter, allpowersoftheTownshall bevestedinanelectivecouncil,hereinafterreferredtoasthe“Council”whichshallenact legislation,adoptbudgets,determinepolicies,andappointtheTownManager,whoshallexecute thelawsandadministerthegovernmentoftheTown.AllpowersoftheTownshallbeexercised inthemannerprescribedbythisCharter,orifthemannerbenotprescribed,theninsuchmanner asmay be prescribed by ordinanceor Statelaw. Statelawreference– Formofgovernment,V.T.C.A.,LocalGovernmentCode,sec.26.021. 1.03Boundaries TheboundariesoftheTownshallbeastheyhavebeenestablishedpreviously,nowexist,andas hereinafteramendedbytheCouncilinaccordancewiththelawandamapofsuchboundaries shall beonfilewiththeTown Secretary. Statelawreferences– Municipalboundariesandannexation,V.T.C.A.,LocalGovernmentCode,ch.41et seq.;mapofmunicipalboundariesandextraterritorialjurisdiction,V.T.C.A.,LocalGovernmentCode,sec. 41.001. 1.04Annexation (a)TheCouncilshallhavethepowerbyordinancetofixboundariesoftheTownandto provideforthealterationortheextensionofsaidboundaries,pursuanttoanylawsoftheStateof Texasnoworhereinafterenacted,withorwithouttheconsentoftheownersorinhabitantsof suchterritory. * Editor’snote– PrintedhereinisthecharteroftheTownofTrophyClub,Texas,whichwasadoptedatan electionheldonNovember2,2004andeffectedbyOrdinance2004-32,sec.II,adoptedNovember15, 2004.Apartfromminornonsubstantivechangesinstyleandformatting,thecharterisreproducedasit appearedinchapter1,article1ofthe2006CodeofOrdinances.Capitalization,punctuationandgrammar havebeen retained.Obviouslymisspelledwordshavebeencorrectedwithoutnotation. Materialenclosedin bracketshasbeenaddedforclarification.Amendmentstothecharterareindicatedbyahistorynote followingtheamendedprovision.Theabsenceofahistorynoteindicatesthematerialisunchangedfrom theoriginalcharter. Stateconstitutionreference– Chartertobeconsistentwithconstitutionandgenerallaws,art.XI,sec.5. C-7 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesHome RuleCharter (b)Theannexationordinanceshalldescribetheterritorytobeannexed.Noticeshallbe publishedandpublichearingsheldasrequiredbyStatelaw.Amendmentsnotenlargingor extendingtheboundariessetforthintheproposedordinancemaybeincorporatedintothe proposedordinancewithoutthenecessityofrepublicationofsaidnotice.Theadditionalterritory annexedshallbeapartoftheTown andthepropertysituatedthereinshallbearitsproratapartof thetaxesleviedbytheTownasprovidedbyStatelaw.Theinhabitantsthereofshallbeentitledto alltherightsandprivilegesofothercitizensandshallbeboundbytheacts,ordinances, resolutions andregulationsoftheTown. Statelawreference– Municipalannexation,V.T.C.A.,LocalGovernmentCode,ch.43. 1.05Disannexation TheCouncilmay,byordinance,disannexanyterritorywithinthecorporateboundariesofthe Town,iftheCouncildeterminestheterritoryisnotnecessaryorsuitableforTownpurposesorif itisdeterminedthatdisannexationisrequiredasaresultofavalidmunicipalpurpose,andmay exchangeterritorywithothermunicipalities.Whenthedisannexationordinanceispassed,the disannexedterritoryshallceasetobeapartoftheTown.Thedisannexedterritoryshallremain liableforitsproratashareofanyindebtednessincurredwhiletheareawasapartoftheTown andtheTownshallcontinuetolevy,assessandcollecttaxesonthepropertyinthedisannexed territory untilsuchindebtednesshasbeenpaid. Statelawreference– Disannexation,V.T.C.A.,LocalGovernmentCode,sec.43.141etseq. * ArticleII.PowersoftheTown 2.01EnumeratedPowersNotExclusive TheTownshallhavethepowerswhicharehereinexpresslyprovidedaswellasallpowersthat arenoworwhichhereaftermaybegrantedtomunicipalitiesbytheConstitutionorlawsofthe StateofTexas,togetherwithalltheimpliedpowersnecessarytoexecutesuchgrantedpowers. TheenumerationofparticularpowersintheChartershallnotbeheldordeemedtobeexclusive ofthosepowersnotexpresslyenumeratedbutshallbecumulativeandshallnotbeinterpretedas limitingtheTown’s powerin anyway. 2.02EminentDomain TheTownshallhavefullright,powerandauthoritytoexercisethepowerofeminentdomain whennecessaryordesirabletocarryoutanyofthepowersconferreduponitbythisCharter,or bytheConstitution,bythelawsoftheStateofTexasorbyTownordinance.Thepowerof eminentdomainherebyconferredshallincludetherightoftheTowntotakethefee,easement andotherinterestinthelandssocondemned,andsuchpowerand authorityshallincludetheright tocondemnpublicandprivatepropertyforsuchpurposes.TheTownshallhaveandpossessthis * Statelawreferences– Powersofhome-rulemunicipality,V.T.C.S.art.1175;generalpowersofhome- rulemunicipality,V.T.C.A.,LocalGovernmentCode,sec.51.071etseq.;authorityoflocalself- government,V.T.C.A.,LocalGovernmentCode,sec.51.072. C-8 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesHome RuleCharter powerofcondemnationofpropertywithinorwithoutthecorporatelimitsforanymunicipalor public purposes, eventhough notspecifically enumeratedhereinorinthisCharter. Statelawreferences– Eminentdomain,V.T.C.A.,PropertyCode,ch.21;municipalrightofeminent domain,V.T.C.A.,LocalGovernmentCode,ch.251. 2.03PowertoAcquirePropertyInsideandOutsidetheTownforAnyLawful Purposes TheTownshallhavethepowertosellandtoacquirebypurchaseeitherprivateorpublic propertylocatedinsideoroutsideofthe corporatelimitsfor anylawfulpurposes. Statelawreference– Authority relatingtoproperty,V.T.C.A.,LocalGovernmentCode,sec.51.076. ArticleIII.TheCouncil 3.01Number,Selection,Term TheCouncilshallconsistofseven(7)members,aMayorandsix(6)Councilmembers,elected fromtheTownat-large-by-placeinthemanner providedinArticleV,for a termofthree(3)years oruntiltheirsuccessorshavebeenelectedandtakeofficeasprovidedinArticleV.Each CouncilmembershallbeelectedtoandoccupyaplaceontheCouncil,suchPlacesbeing numbered(e.g., Place1, Place 2, Place 3,etc.). (Section3.01amendedbyMay9,2009election,effectedbyOrdinance 2009-12,prop. 4,adopted 5/18/09 andMay 11, 2013election,effected byOrdinance 2013-15, prop. 18, adopted5/21/13) 3.02Qualifications (a)EachpersonwhobecomesacandidateforMayororCouncilmembershallmeetthe following qualifications: (1)be atleast eighteen(18)yearsof age onthefirst dayoftheformto be filed; (2)be a citizen oftheUnitedStates; (3)be a qualifiedvoteroftheTown; (4)resideandhaveresidedforatleasttwelve(12)monthsprecedingtheelectionwithin thecorporatelimitsoftheTown; (5)no candidatemayfileformorethanoneofficeor position number perelection; (6)noemployeeoftheTownshallcontinueinsuchpositionafterbecomingacandidate foraTownelective office;and, (7)IfanysittingCouncilmemberfilestobecomeacandidateforanotherpublicoffice, heshallresign his currentseatuponfilingforthe newoffice. C-9 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesHome RuleCharter (b)TheCouncilshallbethejudgeofthequalificationsofcandidatesforofficeinaccordance withSection3.04(b)andforthesepurposesshallhavethepowertosubpoenawitnessesand requirethe productionofrecords. (Subsection(a)(1)amendedbyMay9,2009election,effectedbyOrdinance2009-12,prop.4, adopted5/18/09andMay11,2013election,effectedbyOrdinance2013-15,prop.3,adopted 5/21/13.Subsection(a)(7)addedbyMay9,2009election,effectedbyOrdinance2009-12,prop. 5,adopted5/18/09Subsection(b)amendedbyMay11,2013election,effectedbyOrdinance 2013-15, prop. 4, adopted5/21/13.) Statelawreference– Ageandresidencerequirementsforhome-rulecityoffice,V.T.C.A.,ElectionCode, sec.141.003. 3.03Number,Selection,Term\[,\]Council JudgeofElectionofMembers TheCouncilshallbethejudgeoftheelectionandqualificationsofitsownmembers,subjectto reviewofthecourtsincaseofcontest.TheCouncilshallaftereachregularorspecialelection, canvassthereturnand declaretheresultsof eachelection asrequired bylaw. 3.04Vacancies,ForfeitureofOffice,FillingofVacancies (a)TheofficeoftheMayororaCouncilmembershallbecomevacantupontheMayoror Councilmember’sdeath,resignation,removalfromoffice(inanymannerauthorizedbylaw),or forfeitureof office. (b)TheMayororaCouncilmembershallforfeit his officeifduringatermofoffice,theMayor orCouncilmember: (1)lacks any qualificationforthe officeprescribed bythisCharteror by otherlaw; (2)violates any express prohibitionofthisCharter; (3)isconvictedofafelonycrimeorisconvictedofacrimeinvolvingmoralturpitude; or, (4)failstoattendthreeconsecutiveregularmeetingsoftheCouncilwithoutbeing excused bytheCouncil. TheCouncilshall,byanaffirmative3/4voteoftheentiremembership,bethejudgeinmatters involvingforfeitureofofficebyaCouncilmemberortheMayor;providedhowever,thatifany memberisconvictedofafelonyoracrimeofmoralturpitudewhileinoffice,theofficeshall immediatelyandautomaticallybecomevacantwithoutanyrequirementfor actionbytheCouncil. Forfeitureofofficepursuanttothissectionmaybeappealedtoanappropriatecourtasprovided bylaw. (c)IfthereisavacancyintheofficeofMayor,anewMayorshallbeelectedbyspecial electionwithinonehundredtwenty(120)daysaftersuchvacancyoccurs,inaccordancewiththe TexasConstitution andtheTexasElectionCode. C-10 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesHome RuleCharter (d)AvacancyintheofficeofaCouncilmembershallbefilledbyspecialelectionwithinone hundredtwenty(120)daysaftersuchvacancyoccurs,inaccordancewiththeTexasConstitution andtheTexasElectionCode.IfthevacatedofficeisthatofMayorPro-Tem,theTownCouncil shallelect anewMayor Pro-Tem atthe nextregularmeeting. (e)Vacanciesfilled byspecialelectionshall befortheremainder ofthetermthatwasvacated. (Subsection(b)(2) added andformersubsections(b)(2) and (b)(3)renumberedto(b)(3) and (b)(4) byMay9,2009election,effectedbyOrdinance2009-12,prop.6,adopted5/18/09.Theclosing paragraphofsubsection(b)amendedbyMay11,2013election,effectedbyOrdinance2013-15, prop.4,adopted5/21/13.Subsection(c)amendedandSubsection(d)and(e)addedbyMay9, 2009election,effected byOrdinance2009-12, props.4, 7, adopted 5/18/09) Statelawreference– Specialelectiontofillvacancygenerally,V.T.C.A.,ElectionCode,sec.201.051et seq. 3.05Compensation TheMayorandCouncilmembersshallservewithoutpayorcompensation;provided,however, thattheyshallbeentitledtoreimbursementofanynecessaryexpensesincurredinthe performanceoftheir official duties,whenapproved byCouncil ortheir designee. Statelawreference– Compensationofofficersinhome-rulemunicipality,V.T.C.A.,LocalGovernment Code,sec.141.004. 3.06Mayor TheMayorshallpresideoverthemeetingsoftheCouncil,andperformsuchotherduties consistentwiththeofficeasmaybeimposeduponhimbythisCharterandbyordinancesand resolutionspassedinpursuancethereof.Hemayparticipateinthediscussionofallmatters comingbeforetheCouncilandheshallhaveavoteonallmattersbeforetheCouncil.Heshall signafterauthorizationbytheCouncil,allcontracts,conveyancesmadeorenteredintobythe Town,all bonds,warrants and any other obligationsissued undertheprovisionsofthisCharter,in themannerprescribedintheordinanceauthorizingthesigningofanysuchobligation.Heshall presentanannualstateoftheTownmessage,whichshallincludesettingoutneedsandgoalsfor theTown.Heshallberecognized asthe official head oftheTown bythe courtsforthepurposeof servingcivilprocess,bytheGovernorforthepurposeofenforcingmilitarylawandforall ceremonial purposes. (Section3.06amendedbyMay9,2009election,effectedbyOrdinance 2009-12,prop. 9,adopted 5/18/09 andMay 11, 2013election,effected byOrdinance 2013-15, prop. 5, adopted 5/21/13) Editor’snote– Formersection3.06ApertainingtothemayorandamendedbyMay9,2009election effectedbyOrdinance2009-12,prop.19,adopted3/9/09andrenumberedbyOrdinance2009-21adopted 8/24/09was repealedby May11,2013election,effectedbyOrdinance2013-15,prop.5,adopted5/21/13) 3.07MayorPro-Tem TheCouncil,atitsfirstmeeting afterelection ofCouncilmembers,shallelectoneofits numberas MayorProTem.HeshallperformallthedutiesoftheMayorintheabsenceordisabilityofthe Mayor. C-11 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesHome RuleCharter 3.08PowersoftheCouncil AllpowersoftheTown,andthedeterminationofallmattersofpolicy,shallbevestedinthe Council.Withoutlimitationoftheforegoing,andamongtheotherpowersthatmaybeexercised bytheCouncil,thefollowing are hereby enumeratedforgreatercertainty: (a)Appoint andremove a TownManager ashereinafterprovided; (b)AdoptthebudgetoftheTown,andremainfullyadvisedastothefinancialcondition andfuture needsoftheTown; (c)Authorizetheissuanceandsale ofbonds by a bondordinance; (d)DeveloplongtermgoalsfortheTown andstrategiestoimplementgoals; (e)Inquireintotheconductofanyoffice,departmentoragencyoftheTownand authorizeinvestigations astomunicipalaffairs; (f)Provideforsuchadditionalboards,commissionsandcorporationsnototherwise providedforinthisCharter,asmaybedeemednecessary,andappointthemembers ofallsuchboards,commissionsandcorporations.Suchboards,commissionsand corporationsshallhaveallpowersanddutiesnoworhereafterconferredandcreated bythisCharter, byTownordinanceor by Statelaw; (g)Adoptandmodifythezoningplan,andabuildingcode,includingelectricaland plumbing codes,of andfortheTown; andtorequire building permits; (h)AdoptandmodifytheofficialmapoftheboundariesoftheTownandits extraterritorialjurisdiction; (i)Adopt,modifyandcarryoutplansproposedbytheTownPlanningandZoning Commissionfortheclearance ofslum districts andrehabilitationofblightedareas; (j)Adopt,modifyandcarryoutplansproposedbytheTownPlanningandZoning Commissionforthereplanning,improvementandredevelopmentofanyareaor districtwhichmay have been destroyedinwholeorinpart by disaster; (k)Regulate,licenseandfixthechargesorfaresmadebyanyperson,firmor corporationowning, operating or controlling anyvehicle of any character usedforthe carryingofpassengersforhireorthetransportationoffreightforhireonthepublic streets and alleys oftheTown; (l)Providefortheestablishmentanddesignationoffirelimits,andprescribethekind andcharacterofbuildingsorstructuresorimprovementstobeerectedtherein; providefortheerectionoffireproofbuildingswithinsaidlimits;provideforthe condemnationofdangerousstructures,buildings,dilapidatedbuildingsorbuildings calculatedtoincreasethefirehazard,andprescribethemanneroftheirremovalor destruction,withinsaidlimits; C-12 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesHome RuleCharter (m)Provideforasanitarysewerandwatersystem,andrequirepropertyownersto connecttheirpremiseswithsewersystemandprovidethepenaltiesforfailureto makesanitarysewer connections; (n)Provideforsanitarygarbagedisposal,andsetfeesandchargestherefor,andprovide penaltiesforfailuretopaysuchfeesandcharges;definenuisancesandtoprohibit same, and provide penaltiesforviolations; (o)Providefor allnecessarypublicutilitiesandsetfeesandchargesthereforandprovide penaltiesformisusesofsame; (p)Exerciseexclusivedominion,controlandjurisdiction(includingtherighttoclose andabandonstreetsandalleys)in,upon,overandunderthepublicstreets,avenues, sidewalks,alleys,highways,boulevardsandpublicgroundsoftheTown;providefor theimprovementofsameassetforthinStatelawor asdetermined appropriatebythe Councilin ordertomeet amunicipalpurpose; (q)Compromiseandsettleanyandallclaims,demandsandlawsuits,ofeverykindand character,infavor of, oragainst,theTown; (r)Requirebonds,bothspecialandgeneral,ofsuchcontractorsandothersconstructing orbuildingfortheTownasCouncildeterminesappropriate,andtosetupstandards, rules andregulationstherefor; (s)Passordinancesdefiningandprohibitingmisdemeanorsandprovidepenaltiesfor violations; (t)Provideand/orarrangeforanyandall“civildefensemeasures”and“publicshelter measures”fortheTownandforthecitizensthereof,deemednecessaryforthepublic welfare; (u)Exercise,ordelegatetotheMayor,extraordinaryandtotalexecutivepowers(ona temporarybasis)duringtheexistenceanddurationofanymajorpublicdisaster,for the publicwelfare; and, (v)Nameanddesignatean“OfficialNewspaper”fortheTownandcauseonlythe captionofdulyenactedordinancestobepublishedexceptasprovidedotherwiseby law. (Subsection(b)amended,Subsection(d) added,andsubsections(a) –(v)renumberedaccordingly byMay 9, 2009 election, effected byOrdinance 2009-12, prop. 19, adopted5/18/09) 3.09MeetingsoftheCouncil TheCouncilshallholdatleasttwo(2)regularmeetingsamonthfor atleastseven(7)monthsand aminimumofonemeetingduringeachoftheotherfive(5)monthsatatimetobefixedby Councilforsuchregularmeetings.Councilmayholdasmanyothermeetingsasmaybe necessaryforthetransaction ofthe businessoftheTown.Allregularmeetingsshallbe held atthe C-13 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesHome RuleCharter MunicipalBuildingoratsuchotherplaceswithintownlimitsaswillpermittheattendanceofthe generalpublic.AllmeetingswillbeheldinaccordancewithopenmeetinglawsoftheStateof Texas. Statelawreference– Openmeetings,V.T.C.A.,GovernmentCode,ch.551. 3.10SpecialMeetings TheMayororanythree(3)membersoftheCouncilmaycallspecialmeetingsbygivingnoticeto theTownSecretaryofthenatureofthemeeting,theitemsforconsideration,andtheproposed dateandtimeofthemeeting.TheTownSecretaryshallnotifyeachmemberoftheCouncilofthe time ofsuchmeeting and purposethereof.Onlymattersmentionedinthecallshall be considered. 3.11RulesoftheCouncil (a)TheCouncilshalldetermineitsownrulesofprocedureandmaycompeltheattendanceof itsmembers.MinutesoftheproceedingsoftheCouncilshallbekept,towhichanycitizenmay have accessatallreasonabletimes andwhichshall constitute one ofthe archivesoftheTown. (b)Anyitemrequestedbytwo(2)Councilmembers,ortheMayor,orbytheTownManager shallbeplacedontheagendabytheTownSecretary.TheMayorwillestablishtheorderofthe agendaforeachCouncilmeeting.TheTownSecretaryshallpreparetheagenda,whichshallbe publicly postedinaccordancewiththeTexasOpenMeetingsAct. (c)TherulesshallprovidethatcitizensoftheTownshallhaveareasonableopportunitytobe heard atanymeeting. (Subsection(b)amendedbyMay9,2009election,effectedbyOrdinance2009-12,prop.10, adopted5/18/09) 3.12Quorum AmajorityoftheCouncilshallconstituteaquorumtodobusiness.Anumberlessthanaquorum mayadjournfromtimetotimeandcompeltheattendanceofabsentmembers.Exceptas otherwisespecificallyprovidedhereinorasprovidedbylaw,four(4)membersofCouncilshall constituteaquorumforthepurposeoftransactionofbusinessandnoactionoftheCouncilshall bevalidorbindingunlessadoptedbytheaffirmativevoteoffour(4)ormoremembersofthe Council,orasrequiredbyStatelaworthisCharter.IftheCouncilisreducedtolessthanfour(4) membersonaccountofvacancies,theremainingmembersshallconstituteaquorumforthesole purpose of calling an election. (Section3.12amendedbyMay9,2009election,effectedbyOrdinance 2009-12,prop. 9,adopted 5/18/09) 3.13InterferenceinTownManagerAppointments andRemovalsorDuties NeithertheCouncilnoranyofitsmembersshalldirectorrequesttheappointmentofanyperson toorhisremovalfromofficebytheTownManagerorbyanyofhissubordinates.However,the CouncilmayconsultandadvisewiththeTownManager,makeinquiryregardingthe appointmentsorremovalsandmayexpresstheiropinioninregardthereto.Inregardto C-14 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesHome RuleCharter administrativeandexecutivedutiesundertheTownManager,theCouncilanditsmembersshall dealsolelythroughtheTownManager,either publicly or privately. 3.14ActionRequiring anOrdinance InadditiontootheractsrequiredbylaworbyspecificprovisionofthisChartertobedoneby ordinance,thoseactsoftheCouncilshall be by ordinancewhich: (a)Adoptor amend an administrative code; (b)Provideforafineorotherpenaltyorestablisharuleorregulationforviolationof which afineor otherpenaltyisimposed; (c)Levytaxes; (d)Grant,renew orextend afranchise; (e)Regulatetheratechargedforitsservices by a publicutility; (f)Authorizetheborrowingofmoneythatcannotberepaidwithinthecurrentfiscal year; (g)Convey,lease or authorizetheconveyance orleaseofanylandsoftheTown; (h)Regulateland useanddevelopment; (i)Amend orrepealany ordinancepreviously adopted;and, (j)Adopt anannualbudget. Actsotherthanthosereferredtointheprecedingsentencemaybedoneeitherbyordinanceorby resolutionprovidedthatsuch actionisincompliancewithapplicablelaw. Statelawreference– Ordinance,ruleorregulationnecessarytocarryoutotherpowers,V.T.C.A.,Local GovernmentCode,sec.51.001. 3.15FormofOrdinances Every proposed ordinanceshall be introducedinwriting and insubstantiallytheformrequiredfor finaladoption.Thesubjectoftheordinanceshallbeclearlyexpressedinitstitle.Theenacting clauseofeveryordinanceshallbeinaccordancewithStatelaw.Anyordinancewhichrepealsor amendsanexistingordinanceorpartoftheTowncodeshallclearlysetforththeprovisionor provisionsbeingrepealedoramendedand,ifamended,shallfurtherclearlysetforththe amendment beingmade. 3.16ProcedureforEnactingOrdinances and Resolutions;Publications (a)Ordinancesandresolutionsmaybepassedatanyregularmeetingorspecialmeetingcalled forthat purpose providednotice has beengiveninaccordancewiththeTexasOpenMeetingsAct. C-15 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesHome RuleCharter (b)Allordinances,exclusiveofemergencyordinancesdefinedbySection3.17ofthisCharter, shallbeconsideredandpassedinopenmeetingoftheCouncil.Allpersonsinterestedshallhave theopportunitytobeheard.TheTownAttorneyshallopineastolegalityallordinancespriorto finaladoption.Everyordinance,resolutionormotionshallrequireonpassagetheaffirmative vote offour(4) ormoremembers ofCouncil presentunlessmoreisrequired by Statelaw. (c)Thedescriptivecaptionortitleofanordinancethatimposesapenalty,fineorforfeiture, andthepenaltyforviolatingtheordinance,shallbepublishedatleastonceintheofficial newspaperoftheTown. (d)Anordinancerequiredtobepublishedtakeseffectwhenthepublicationrequirementis satisfied,unlesstheordinanceprovidesotherwise.Anordinancethatisnotrequiredtobe publishedtakeseffectwhen adopted unlesstheordinance providesotherwise. (e)Allordinancesandresolutionsmaybeadmittedandreceivedinallcourts,subjecttothe rulesofevidenceandlawsofjurisdictionswhereproofofsuchordinancesandresolutionsare tendered,withoutfurtherproof. (Subsection(b)amendedbyMay9,2009election,effectedbyOrdinance2009-12,prop.9, adopted5/18/09) Statelawreference– Publicationofordinances,V.T.C.A.,LocalGovernmentCode,sec.52.013. 3.17EmergencyOrdinances TheCouncilmayadoptemergencyordinancesonlytomeetpublicemergenciesaffectingthelife, health,propertyorthepublicpeaceinaccordancewithStatelaw.Inparticular,suchordinances shallnotlevytaxes,grantorreneworextendafranchiseorregulatetheratechargedbyany public utilityforitsservices, and shallbe adopted asauthorized by applicablestate orfederallaw. Afteradoptiontheordinanceshallbepublishedasrequiredbylaw,butmaybecomeeffective immediately upon enactment. (Section3.17amendedbyMay9,2009election,effectedbyOrdinance 2009-12,prop. 9,adopted 5/18/09 andMay 11, 2013election,effected byOrdinance 2013-15, prop. 6, adopted 5/21/13) 3.18BondsforEmployees TheTownManagerandtheTownSecretaryandsuchotherTownofficersandemployeesasthe Councilmayrequire,shall,beforeenteringuponthedutiesoftheiroffice,enterintoagoodand sufficientfidelitybondinasumtobedeterminedbytheCouncilpayabletotheTown,and conditioneduponthefaithfuldischargeofthedutiesofsuchpersons,anduponthefaithful accountingforallmonies,creditsandthingsofvaluecomingintothehandsofsuchpersons,and suchbondsshallbesignedassuretybysomecompanyauthorizedtodobusinessunderthelaws oftheStateofTexas.PremiumofsuchbondsshallbepaidbytheTown,andsuchbondsmustbe acceptabletotheCouncil. Statelawreference– Officialbonds,V.T.C.A.,GovernmentCode,ch.604. C-16 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesHome RuleCharter 3.19InvestigativePowersoftheCouncil TheCouncil,bytheaffirmativevoteofaquorum,shallhavethepowertoauthorizeaninquiryor investigationintotheofficial conduct of any office, department,or agency oftheTown. (Section3.19amendedbyMay11,2013election,effectedbyOrdinance2013-15,prop.7, adopted5/21/13) 3.20Conflict ofInterest and Abstention (a)ConflictofInterest.ShouldanypersonontheTownCouncilhaveaconflictofinterest, pursuanttoanyStatelawsand/orTownordinancesregulatingconflictsofinterestofmunicipal officers,withanagendaitemthenbeforetheTownCouncil,heshallopenlydeclaresamebefore discussionproceeds,andheistherebyprohibitedfromdiscussingtheitemorvotingonthe question, andis notconsideredas presentandvotingforthe purposes ofthetally. (b)Abstention.ShouldanypersonontheTownCouncilchoosetoabstainfromvotingonany questionbeforetheTownCouncil,wherenoconflictofinterestexists,theperson’svoteshallbe recordedasa negativevoteinthe officialminutesofthemeeting. (Section3.20amendedbyMay9,2009election,effectedbyOrdinance2009-12,prop.11, adopted5/18/09) Editor’snote– TheelectionheldMay9,2009amendedArticleIIItoaddasectionentitled“Conflictof InterestandAbstention”numberedasSection3.20andreplacingthecurrentSection3.20ofArticleIII whichwasamended,renumberedandmovedtoArticleIX,Section9.09effectedbyOrdinance2009-12, prop.19,adopted May18,2009. Statelawreferences– Conflictsofinterestofofficers,V.T.C.A.,LocalGovernmentCode,ch.171;public disclosure,V.T.C.A.,GovernmentCode,ch.553. 3.21IndemnificationofOfficers TheCouncilmay,byappropriateordinance,providefortheindemnificationanddefenseofthe officersandemployeesoftheTown,includingmembersoftheCouncil,oranyboard, commission,orcommittee,includingvolunteers,againstanyloss,cost,orexpensearisingoutof orrelatedtothedischargeofofficialduties,totheextentsuchindemnificationisallowedbylaw andtotheextentsuchactionsorinactionsarecoveredunderthetermsoftheTown’sgeneral liabilityinsurancecoverage.Undernocircumstancesshallindemnificationbeprovidedforany actarisingoutoftheintentionalorknowingviolationofanypenalstatuteorforanypersonalor private businessofsuch officer, employee,member or volunteer,orfor any criminalmisconduct. (Section3.21amendedbyMay11,2013election,effectedbyOrdinance2013-15,prop.8, adopted5/21/13) 3.22TermLimits NopersonshallserveasMayorforsuccessiveelectedfulltermstotalingmorethansixyears,and nopersonshallserveasCouncilmemberforsuccessiveelectedfulltermstotalingmorethansix years.Atermofofficeshallbedefinedasanelectedperiodoftwo(2)yearsoranelectedperiod C-17 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesHome RuleCharter ofthree(3)years.Aportionofatermdoesnotcountasatermofofficeforpurposesofalimit. TermlimitsshallapplytotheMayof2010electionandallsubsequentelections.Electionterms previouslyservedorbeingservedattheMayof2010electionarenotcountedintheapplication oftermlimits. (Section3.22amendedbyMay9,2009election,effectedbyOrdinance2009-12,prop.23, adopted5/18/09) * ArticleIV.Administrative Services 4.01AdministrativeDepartments AdministrativedepartmentsshallbeestablishedbytheTownManager.Theheadofeach departmentshallbeappointedbytheTownManagerandshallbesubjecttothedirectionand supervisionoftheTownManager. 4.02TownManager-Appointment and Qualifications (a)TheCouncilshallappointaTownManager,whoshall bethechiefadministrative officerof theTown. (b)ThemethodofselectionshallbelefttothediscretionoftheCouncilsolongasthemethod insuresorderly,non-partisanactiontowardsecuringacompetentandqualifiedpersontofillthe position.TheTownManagershallbechosenuponthebasisofadministrativetraining, experience,ability,characterandothersuchprofessionalqualificationsasdeterminedappropriate byCouncil. (c)NeithertheMayornoranyCouncilmembermaybeappointedTownManageroracting TownManagerwhile holding office orfor a periodoftwo(2)yearsthereafter. (d)TheTownManagershallestablishresidencyintheTown unless excused byCouncil. (Subsection(a)amendedbyMay9,2009election,effectedbyOrdinance2009-12,prop.12, adopted5/18/09) 4.03Compensation TheTownManagershallreceive compensation asmay be fixedbytheCouncil. Statelawreference– Compensationofofficersinhome-rulemunicipality,V.T.C.A.,LocalGovernment Code,sec.141.004. 4.04Term and Removal TheTownManagershallnotbeappointedforadefinitetermbutmayberemovedatthe discretionoftheCouncilbymajorityvoteoftheCouncil.SuchactiontakenbyCouncilshallbe doneinaccordancewiththepersonnelpoliciesoftheTownapplicabletoat-willemployees.The actionoftheCouncilinsuspendingorremovingtheTownManagershallbefinal.Itisthe * Statelawreference– Creationofmunicipaloffices,V.T.C.A.,LocalGovernmentCode,sec.26.041. C-18 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesHome RuleCharter intentionofthisChartertovestallauthorityandfixallresponsibilitiesofsuchsuspensionor removalintheCouncil. 4.05Powers and Duties TheTownManagershall be the chiefadministrative officer and head oftheadministrative branch oftheTown.HeshallberesponsibletotheCouncilfortheproperadministration ofalltheaffairs oftheTown andtothatendshall havethe powerandberequiredto: (a)Overseetheeffectiveenforcementofallapplicablelawsandordinances,implement thedirectivesandpoliciesestablishedbyCouncilandoverseetheadministrationof contractsandfranchisestoensure compliancewiththeterms approved byCouncil; (b)Appoint,suspendand/orremovealloranyoneoftheheadsofdepartmentsandall subordinateofficersandemployeesoftheTowninaccordancewithapplicablelaws andpolicies.TheTownManagermayauthorizeanyadministrativeofficersubjectto theManager’sdirectionandsupervisiontoexercisethesepowerswithrespectto subordinatesinthatofficer’s department,office oragency; (c)Directandsupervisethe administrationofalldepartments; (d)AttendallmeetingsoftheCouncil,exceptwhenexcusedbytheCouncil.TheTown Managershallhavetherighttotake partindiscussionbutshall notvote; (e)PrepareandsubmittheannualbudgetandcapitalprogramtotheTownCouncil,and implementthefinalbudgetapproved byCounciltoachievethegoalsoftheTown; (f)Onanannualbasis,submittotheTownCouncilandmakeavailabletothepublica completereportonthefinancesandadministrativeactivitiesoftheTown’sprior fiscalyear; (g)KeeptheTownCouncilfully advised astothefinancial condition andfutureneeds of theTown; (h)MakerecommendationstotheCouncilconcerningaffairsoftheTownandfacilitate thework oftheCouncilindeveloping policy; (i)ProvidestaffsupportservicesfortheMayor and Councilmembers; (j)AssisttheCouncilin developinggoals andstrategiesforthe nextfiscal period; (k)AssisttheCounciltodeveloplongtermgoalsfortheTownanddevelopstrategiesto implementthosegoals; (l)Encourage and providestaffsupportforregional andintergovernmental cooperation; (m)PromotepartnershipsamongCouncil,Staffandcitizensindevelopingpublicpolicy and building a senseof community; (n)PerformsuchotherdutiesasmaybeprescribedbyCouncil,bythisCharter,by ordinance orotherlaw;and, C-19 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesHome RuleCharter (o)RecommendtotheCouncilrulesandregulationstobeadoptedbyordinancesto protectthesafety and security ofthemunicipalrecords. (Subsections(f),(g),(j)and(k)addedandsubsections(f),(g),(h),(i),(j)and(k)renumberedto (h),(i),(l),(m)(n)and(o)byMay9,2009election,effectedbyOrdinance2009-12,prop.19, adopted5/18/09.Subsection(f)amendedbyMay11,2013election,effectedbyOrdinance2013- 15,prop.9,adopted5/21/13.Subsection(o)amendedbyMay11,2013election,effectedby Ordinance2013-15, prop.10, adopted5/21/13) 4.06ActingTownManager (a)TheTownManager,withinthirty(30)daysaftertakingoffice,shalldesignate,byletter filedwiththeTownSecretary,aqualifiedadministrativeofficeroftheTowntoperformthe dutiesoftheTownManagerinhisabsenceordisability.Suchdesignationshallbesubjectto approvaloftheCouncil.NomemberoftheCouncilshallserveasActingTownManager.Upon resignationorterminationoftheTownManager,theActingTownManagershallperformthe duties oftheTownManager until a newTownManager orActingTownManageris appointed by theCouncil. (b)ShouldtheneedforanActingTownManageroccurpriortotheTownManagersubmitting adesigneeorpriortotheCouncil’sapprovaloftheTownManager’sdesignee,theCouncilshall appointanActingTownManager. (c)TheTownManagermayselectadifferentActingTownManagerbyrepeatingtheletterof designationand obtainingtheCouncil’sapprovalfordesignationof anewActingTownManager. 4.07Town Secretary TheCouncilshallappointaTownSecretarywhoshallactastheSecretarytotheCounciland shallholdofficeatthepleasureoftheCouncil.HeshallbeentitledtoaseatattheCounciltable atallofficialmeetings. (Section4.07amendedbyMay9,2009election,effectedbyOrdinance2009-12,prop.12, adopted5/18/09) 4.08DutiesoftheTown Secretary TheTown Secretaryshall: (a)RecordtheminutesofallofficialmeetingsoftheCouncil;provided,however,only thecaptionsofdulyenactedordinancesandresolutionsshallberecordedinthe minutes; (b)Hold and maintaintheTown Sealandaffixtoallinstrumentsrequiringsuchseal; (c)Verifythesufficiencyofanypetitionforrecall,initiative,orreferendumbasedupon therequirements ofthisCharterandallapplicablelaws; and, (d)Bethecustodianofallmunicipalrecords oftheTown;and C-20 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesHome RuleCharter (e)Performsuch other dutiesasmay be required bytheCouncil,theTownManager,this CharterorthelawsoftheState ofTexas. (Subsection(e)(renumberedtosubsection(d))addedbyMay11,2013election,effectedby Ordinance2013-15,prop.10,adopted5/21/13;subsections(d)and(e)renumberedbyOrdinance 2015-43,sec. 2.01,adopted 12/8/15) 4.09Compensation TheCouncilshallsetthecompensationoftheTownSecretary.Theauthoritytosetcompensation may be delegatedatthe discretion ofCouncil. 4.10MunicipalCourt ThereshallbeacourtdesignatedtoservetheTownastheMunicipalCourtforthetrialof misdemeanoroffenses,withallsuchpowersanddutiesasarenow,ormayhereafterbe, prescribed bylaws ofthe StateofTexasrelativetoMunicipalCourts. (Section4.10amendedbyMay11,2013election,effectedbyOrdinance2013-15,prop.11, adopted5/21/13) 4.11JudgeofCourt TheCouncilshall by ordinance appoint one ormoreJudges oftheMunicipalCourt.AJudgeshall bearesidentofthisstate,beacitizenoftheUnitedStates,alicensedattorneyingoodstanding, licensedtopracticeintheStateofTexasandmusthavetwo(2)ormoreyearsofexperiencein practicinglawinthisstate. (Section4.11amendedbyMay9,2009election,effectedbyOrdinance2009-12,prop.12, adopted5/18/09) 4.12ClerkoftheCourt TheCouncilshallbyordinanceprovidefortheappointmentandoversightofaClerk,Deputy ClerkandsuchotherpersonnelthattheCouncildeterminesappropriatetoservetheMunicipal CourtoftheTown.ThedutiesandauthorityofallCourtpersonnelshallbeinaccordancewith statelaw andTown ordinance. (Section4.12amendedbyMay9,2009election,effectedbyOrdinance2009-12,prop.12, adopted5/18/09andMay11,2013election,effectedbyOrdinance2013-15,prop.12,adopted 5/21/13) 4.13Fines All costsandfinesimposed bytheMunicipalCourtshallbe paidtotheTowngeneralfundforthe use and benefitoftheTown, unlessotherwiserequired by Statelaw. C-21 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesHome RuleCharter 4.14TownAttorney-Appointment&Qualifications TheCouncilshallappointanattorneylicensedandingoodstandingtopracticeintheStateof TexasastheTownAttorney.HeshallserveatthediscretionoftheCouncilandheshallreceive forhisservicessuchcompensationasmaybefixedbytheCouncil.Theauthoritytoset compensationmay be delegatedatthediscretionofCouncil. (Section4.14amendedbyMay9,2009election,effectedbyOrdinance2009-12,prop.12, adopted5/18/09) 4.15ProfessionalServices TheCouncilmayemploysuchprofessionalconsultants,includingengineers,planners,architects orotherswhomitfindsappropriateandinthebestinterestoftheTowntoengage.TheCouncil mayfixthecompensationofsuchprofessionalsandworkdirectlywiththemordirectthatthey workwiththeTownManagerorhisdesignee.Theauthoritytosetcompensationmaybe delegatedatthediscretionofCouncil. 4.16TownBoards,Commissions and Corporations (a)Membersofboards,commissionsandcorporationsappointedbytheTownshallserve withoutcompensation,provided,however,thattheyshallbeentitledtoreimbursementofany necessaryexpensesincurredintheperformanceoftheirofficialduties,whenapprovedby Council ortheir designee. (b)ApersonwhoholdsapaidorelectedpositionwiththeTownisnoteligibletoserveona board,commissionorcorporation. (c)Allboards,commissionsandcorporationsshallmaintainminutesoftheirmeetingswhich shallbepublicrecordsandwhichindicate,ataminimum,thememberspresent,thesubjectof mattersconsideredandtheresultofanyvotetaken.Theminutesshallalsoindicatehoweach membervoted on eachmatter. 4.17PersonalFinancialInterest Any officeror employeewho has anysubstantialfinancialinterest,direct orindirect, or byreason ofownershipofstockorsharesofabusinessentity,orinanycontractwiththeTown,orinthe saleofanyland,material,suppliesorservicestotheTownortoacontractorsupplyingtheTown shallmakeknownthatinterest and shallrefrainfromvoting upon or otherwise participatingin his capacity as aTown officeror employeeinthemakingofsuchsale orinthemaking or performing ofsuch contract. AnyTownofficeroremployeewhoknowinglyorintentionallyconcealssuchafinancialinterest orknowinglyorintentionallyviolatestherequirementsofthissectionshallbeguiltyof malfeasanceinofficeor positionandshallforfeithisofficeor position. Violationofthissectionwiththeknowledge,expressorimplied,ofthepersonorcorporation contractingwithormakingasaletotheTownshallrenderthecontractorsalevoidablebythe TownManager ortheCouncil. C-22 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesHome RuleCharter 4.18AcceptingGifts,Etc. NoofficeroremployeeoftheTownshalleversolicit,agreetoacceptoraccept,directlyor indirectly,anygift,favororprivilegefromanypublicutilitycorporation,orothercorporation, personorpersons,enjoyingagrant,contract,franchise,privilegeoreasementfromorwithsaid Town,duringthetermofofficeofsuchofficer,orduringsuchemploymentofsuchemployee, exceptasmaybeauthorizedbylaw,resolutionorordinance.Anyofficeroremployeeofthe Townwhoshallviolate a provision ofthissectionshallforfeit his office. InadditiontothepenaltiesimposedbyStatelawforaviolationofthissection,anyperson convictedofaviolationofthisSectionshallbeineligibleforaperiodoffive(5)yearsfollowing suchconvictiontoholdanyTownofficeorpositionand,ifanofficeroremployeeoftheTown, shallimmediatelyforfeithisofficeorposition.TheCouncilmayestablishbyordinancesuch further penaltiesasitmaydeem appropriate. * ArticleV.NominationsandElections 5.01Elections ThegeneralTownelectionshallbeheldannuallyonadateinaccordancewiththelawsofthe StateofTexasandasestablishedbyTownordinance,commencingintheyear2009atwhich time officerswill be electedtofillthoseofficeswhichbecomevacantthatyear.TheCouncilmay, byordinance,orderaspecialelection,fixthetimeandplaceforholdingsameandprovideall meansfor holdingsuchspecialelection. TheMayorandsix(6)Councilmembersshall be elected and serveinthefollowingmanner: (a)TheMayorshallhave a three-yearterm beginningwiththeMay 2011 election. (b)CouncilmemberselectedattheMay2009electionshalldrawlotsto determinePlaces 1and2.Places1and2shallreceiveatwo-yeartermattheMay2009election; thereafter,Places 1 and 2 shall havethreeyearterms. (c)CouncilmemberselectedattheMay2008electionshalldrawlotsto determinePlaces 3, 4, and 5. AttheMay 2010 election, Places 3 and 4 shallreceivetwoyeartermsand Place5shallreceiveathreeyearterm;thereafter,Places3,4,and5shallhavethree- yearterms. (d)ACouncilmembershallbeelectedtoPlace6attheNovember2013electionforan initialtermofofficeexpiringattheMay,2016election;thereafterPlace6shallhave threeyearterms. (e)ThecandidateforMayorwhoreceivesamajorityofallvotescastforallthe candidatesforsuchofficeattheelectionshall be declaredelected. (f)ThecandidateforelectiontoeachPlaceontheCouncil,whoreceivesamajorityof allvotescastforallthecandidatesforsuchPlaceattheelection,shallbedeclared elected. * Statelawreference– Applicabilityof ElectionCode,V.T.C.A., ElectionCode,sec.1.002. C-23 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesHome RuleCharter (g)Intheeventanycandidateforanofficefailstoreceiveamajorityofallvotescastfor allthecandidatesforsuchofficeatsuchelection,theTownCouncilshall,upon completionoftheofficialcanvassoftheballots,issueacallforarunoffelectionto beheldwithinthirty(30)daysfollowingtheissuanceofsuchcall,orinaccordance withtheTexasElectionCode.Thetwo(2)candidatesreceivingthehighestnumber ofvotes(orthree(3) personsincaseoftieforsecondplace)for anysuchofficeinthe firstelectionshallbeplacedupontheballottobevotedoninsuchrunoffelection; and,incaseofatievoteintherunoffelectionorinthefirstelectionifthereareonly two(2)candidates,astothetwo(2)candidates,theCouncilshallordersubsequent electionsinthesamemannerastherunoffelectionuntilthetievotebetweenthetwo (2)candidateshasbeenresolved.(SeeEditor’snote 1below) (h)Exceptasspecificallyprovidedinthissection,inthecaseofatievoteasbetween two(2)ormorecandidates,aspecialelectionshallbecalledbytheCouncilin accordancewiththeTexasElectionCode.Ifthetiedoesnotpreventthefillingofthe vacanciesthenthespecialelectionshall notberequired.(SeeEditor’s note2 below) (Subsections(a)–(e)amended,subsections(f)and(g)addedbyMay9,2009election,effectedby Ordinance2009-12,prop.4,adopted5/18/09.Subsection5.01(e)addedbyMay9,2009election, effectedbyOrdinance2009-12,prop.13,adopted5/18/09andrenumberedtosubsection(h)by Ordinance2009-21adopted8/24/09.Firsttwoparagraphsandsubsection(d)amendedbyMay 11, 2013election,effectedbyOrdinance 2013-15, prop. 18, adopted 5/21/13) Editor’snote1– Ref5.01(e)and5.01(h).The2009electionballotlanguagedidnotallowforthe integrationoftwopropositionsintoonesection.Forclarification,proposition#4madethefollowing changes:Deletedtheoriginal5.01(e)whichread“Exceptasspecificallyprovidedinthissection,inthe caseofatievoteasbetweentwo(2)ormorecandidates,aspecialelectionshallbecalledbyCouncil.The Councilshallorderaspecialelectionnotlessthanthirty(30)daysnormorethanforty(40)daysafterthe regularelectiontoresolvethetievoteasbetweensuchcandidates.Ifthetiedoesnotpreventthefillingof thevacanciesthenthespecialelectionshallnotberequired.”Addedsubsections“(e)Thecandidatefor Mayorwhoreceivesamajorityof allvotescastforallthe candidatesforsuchofficeattheelectionshallbe declaredelected.(f)ThecandidateforelectiontoeachPlaceontheCouncil,whoreceivesamajorityofall votescastforallthecandidatesforsuchPlaceattheelection,shallbedeclaredelected.(g)Inthe eventany candidateforanofficefailstoreceiveamajorityofallvotescastforallthecandidatesforsuchofficeat suchelection,theTownCouncilshall,uponcompletionoftheofficialcanvassoftheballots,issueacallfor arunoffelectiontobeheldwithinthirty(30)daysfollowingtheissuanceofsuchcall,orinaccordance withtheTexasElectionCode.Thetwo(2)candidatesreceivingthehighestnumberofvotes(orthree(3) personsincaseoftieforsecondplace)foranysuchofficeinthefirstelectionshallbeplaceduponthe ballottobevotedoninsuchrunoffelection;and,incaseofatievoteintherunoffelectionorinthefirst electionifthereareonlytwo(2)candidates,astothetwo(2)candidates,theCouncilshallorder subsequentelectionsinthesamemannerastherunoffelectionuntilthetievotebetweenthetwo(2) candidateshasbeen resolved.” Editor’snote2– Ref5.01(e)and5.01(h).The2009electionballotlanguagedidnotallowforthe integrationoftwopropositionsintoonesection.Forclarification,proposition#13madethefollowing changes:Firstsentence,followingtheword“by”deletedtheword“Council” atthe endofthesentenceand followingtheword“by”added“theCouncilinaccordancewiththeTexasElectionCode.”Deleteda secondsentencewhichread“TheCouncilshallorderaspecialelectionnotlessthanthirty(30)daysnor morethanforty (40)daysafterthe regularelectionto resolvethetievoteasbetweensuchcandidates.” Statelawreference– Dateforelectionofofficers,V.T.C.A.,LocalGovernmentCode,sec.26.042. C-24 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesHome RuleCharter 5.02RegulationofElections AllgeneralandspecialelectionsshallbeheldinaccordancewiththelawsoftheStateofTexas regulatingtheholdingofmunicipalelectionsandinaccordancewiththisCharterandordinances orresolutionsadoptedbytheCouncilfortheconductofelections.TheCouncilshallappointthe ElectionJudgesandotherelectionofficialsandshallprovideforthecompensationofallelection officialsintheTownelections andfor allother expensesinholdingsaidelections. Statelawreference– Appointmentofelectionjudges,V.T.C.A., ElectionCode,sec.32.005. 5.03SpecialElections TheCouncilmaycallsuchspecialelectionsasareauthorizedbytheStatelaw,thisCharterorfor anyotherreasontheCouncildeemsnecessary.TheCouncilshallfixthetimeandplaceof holdingsame,andprovideallmeansforholdingsuchspecialelectionsinaccordancewithState law. 5.04FilingforOffice (a)EachcandidateforanelectiveofficeshallmeetthequalificationssetforthinSection3.02 ofthisCharter. (b)Anypersonsoqualifiedwhodesirestobecomeacandidateforelectionshallfilean applicationwiththeTownSecretary,inaccordancewiththeTexasElectionCode,asamended, andallother applicablelaws. (c)Withinfive(5)daysafterthefilingofanapplication,theTownSecretaryshallnotifythe candidatewhetherornottheapplicationsatisfiedtherequirementsprescribedbythisCharter.If anapplicationisfoundinsufficient,theTownSecretaryshallreturnitimmediatelytothe candidatewithastatementcertifyingwhereinitisinsufficient.Withintheregulartimeforfiling applications,anewapplicationmaybefiledbythesamecandidate.TheTownSecretaryshall keeponfileallapplicationsfoundsufficientatleastuntiltheexpirationofthetermofwhichthe candidatesarenominatedinthose applications. (d)Ifanymemberofaboard,commissionorcorporationappointedbytheCouncilshall becomeacandidateforelectiontoanypublicofficeoftheTown,heshallimmediatelyuponhis being elected,forfeithisplaceas a member ofsuch board,commissionor corporation. (e)IfanyemployeeoftheTownbecomesacandidateforelectiontoanypublicofficeofthe Towntheyshall,immediatelyuponbecomingacandidate,forfeittheemploymentheldwiththe Town. (f)If anysittingCouncilmemberfilestobecome a candidatefor another public office, he shall resign hiscurrentseatuponfilingforthe newoffice. (Subsection(f)addedbyMay9,2009election,effectedbyOrdinance2009-12,prop.5,adopted 5/18/09) Statelawreferences– Eligibilityforpublicoffice,V.T.C.A.,ElectionCode,sec.141.001etseq.; candidatesforcityoffice,V.T.C.A., ElectionCode,ch.143. C-25 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesHome RuleCharter 5.05TheOfficialBallot (a)CandidatesNamesonBallots:Thenamesofallcandidateswhohavefiledforofficeshall beprintedontheofficialballotswithoutpartydesignation.Theorderontheballotofthenames ofthecandidatesforeachofficeorpositionshallbedeterminedbylotinadrawingtobeheld underthesupervision oftheTownSecretary, oras otherwiserequired by Statelaw. (b)Earlyvotingshallbegoverned bytheTexasElectionCode. Statelawreference– Ballotform,contentandpreparation,V.T.C.A., ElectionCode,ch.52. 5.06Canvassing and ElectionResults ReturnsofeverymunicipalelectionshallbedeliveredforthwithbytheElectionJudgestothe TownSecretarywithacopyofthereturnssenttotheMayor.TheCouncilshallcanvassthe returns,investigatethequalificationsofthecandidatesanddeclaretheofficialresultsofthe electioninaccordancewiththeTexasElectionCode,includingwithoutlimitation,anyprovision thatalterstherequirementsofthisCharter.Theresultsofeverymunicipalelectionshallbe recordedintheminutesoftheCouncil.The qualified personreceiving amajorityofthevotes cast for any officeshallthereupon be declared elected bysaidCouncil.The decisionoftheCouncil, as to qualificationsof candidates,shallbe conclusive andfinalforall purposes. (Section5.06amendedbyMay9,2009election,effectedbyOrdinance 2009-12,prop. 4,adopted 5/18/09 andMay 11, 2013election,effected byOrdinance 2013-15, prop. 13, adopted5/21/13) Statelawreference– Canvassingelections,V.T.C.A., ElectionCode,ch.67. 5.07NotificationofTownOfficers TheTownSecretary,withtheconcurrenceoftheCouncil,shallpromptlynotifyallpersons electedtooffice.AcandidatewhoiselectedinaregularorspecialTownelectionshall,after takingtheoathofofficeasprescribedherein,takeoffice,andenteruponhisdutiesatthenext Councilmeeting atwhichheislegally eligibleto participate. 5.08Oath ofOffice EveryofficeroftheTown,whetherelectedorappointed,shalltaketheoathofofficeas prescribed bytheTexasConstitution orotherapplicablelawpriorto assuming office. Stateconstitutionreference– Oathofoffice,TexasConstitution,art.16,sec.1. ArticleVI.Recall 6.01AScopeofRecall AnyelectedTownofficialshallbesubjecttorecallandremovalfromofficebythequalified votersoftheTownonanyoneormoreofthefollowinggrounds:incompetency,misconduct, C-26 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesHome RuleCharter malfeasanceinofficeorwhoknowinglyorintentionallyviolatesanyexpressprohibitionofthe Charter. Inthissection: (a)“Incompetency”means(a)grossignoranceofofficialduties;or(b)gross carelessnessinthedischargeofofficialduties;or(c)inabilityorunfitnessto promptlyandproperlydischargeofficialdutiesbecauseofaseriousmentalor physicaldefectthatdidnot existatthetimeoftheofficer’selection.Thetermisused inasensethattheTownofficialhasexceededhisorherauthoritybydefyingor overrulinglawfulactionsdone bytheTownCouncil. (b)“Officialmisconduct”meansintentionalunlawfulbehaviorrelatingtoofficialduties byaTownOfficialentrustedwiththeadministration ofjusticeortheexecutionofthe law.Thetermincludesanintentionalorcorruptfailure,refusal,orneglectofaTown Officialto perform a dutyimposed on theofficer bylaw. (c)“Malfeasance”meansthedoingofanactbyaTownOfficialthroughignorance, inattention,ormalice,whichacttheofficialhadnolegalrightorauthoritytodo,or whichactexceedsorabusestheofficial’srightfulauthorityorpowers;orthefailure to do an actwhichtheTownOfficialhad alegaldutyto do. (Section6.01amendedbyMay9,2009election,effectedbyOrdinance2009-12,prop.14, adopted5/18/09andrenumberedto6.01AbyOrdinance2009-21adopted8/24/09.Introductory paragraphamendedbyMay11,2013election,effectedbyOrdinance2013-15,prop.14,adopted 5/21/13) Editor’snote– FormerSection6.01pertainingtoscopeofrecallandamendedbyMay9,2009election, effectedbyOrdinance2009-12,prop.4,adopted5/18/09wasrepealedbyMay11,2013election,effected byOrdinance2013-15,prop.14,adopted5/21/13. 6.02PetitionforRecall Beforethequestionofrecallofsuchofficershallbesubmittedtothequalifiedvotersofthe Town,apetitiondemandingsuchquestiontobesosubmittedshallfirstbefiledwiththeperson performingthedutiesoftheTownSecretary,whichpetitionshallbesignedbyanumberequalto atleasttwentypercent(20%)ofthosewhowerequalifiedvotersonthedateofthelastregular municipalelectionasdeterminedfromthelistofqualifiedvotersmaintainedbytheCounty ElectionAdministrator.Allsignaturesmustbeincompliancewiththerequirementssetoutinthe TexasElectionCode. (Section6.02amendedbyMay9,2009election,effectedbyOrdinance2009-12,prop.13, adopted5/18/09) 6.03FormofRecall andOath Therecallpetitionmustbe addressedtotheCouncil,mustdistinctlyandspecificallypointoutthe groundorgroundsuponwhichsuchpetitionforremovalispredicatedand,iftherebemorethan one(1)ground,suchasforincompetency,misconduct,ormalfeasanceinofficeshallspecifically stateeachgroundwithsuchcertaintyastogivetheOfficersoughttoberemovednoticeofthe C-27 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesHome RuleCharter mattersandthingswithwhichheischargedoneachground.Thesignatureshallbeverifiedby oathinthefollowingform: STATEOFTEXAS § COUNTYOF ________§ I,____________,beingfirstdulysworn,onoathdeposeandsaythatIamoneofthe signersoftheabovepetitionandthateachsignatureappearingtheretowasmadeinmy presenceonthedayanddateitpurportstohavebeenmade,andIsolemnlyswearthatthe sameisthegenuinesignature ofthe personwhosenameit purportsto be. Subscribed andsworntobeforemethis______day of____________, ____. __________________________ Notary Public,____________County,Texas (Section6.03amendedbyMay9,2009election,effectedbyOrdinance2009-12,prop.14, adopted5/18/09) 6.04ProcedureAfterFilingPetitionforRecall (a)Uponthefilingofapetition,theTownSecretaryshallreviewthepetitiontodeterminethe existenceoftherequisitenumberofsignaturesofqualifiedvotersandwhethertheformofthe petition complieswiththe provisions ofthisCharter.TheTownAttorneyshallreviewthe petition forlegalsufficiency. (b)Withinten(10)businessdaysafterthepetitionisfiled,theTownSecretaryshallcomplete acertificateastoitssufficiency,specifying,ifitisinsufficient,theparticularswhereinitis defectiveandshallpromptlysendacopyofthecertificatetotheperson(s)whofiledthepetition byregisteredmail. (c)Apetitioncertifiedinsufficientforlackoftherequirednumberofvalidsignaturesordueto inadequateform or contentmay be amended onceifeach ofthefollowingrequirements aremet: (1)theperson(s)whofiledthepetitionwiththeTownSecretaryfilesanoticeof intentiontoamenditwiththeTownSecretarywithinfive(5)businessdaysafter receivingthecopy ofthis certificateviaregisteredmail;and, (2)suchperson(s)alsofileasupplementarypetitionuponadditionalpaperswithinten (10)businessdaysafterreceivingthecopyofsuchcertificate.Suchsupplementary petitionshallcomplywiththerequirementsofsection6.02.Withinfive(5)business daysafterthesupplementarypetitionisfiled,theTownSecretaryshallcompletea certificateastothesufficiencyofthepetitionasamendedandpromptlysendacopy ofsuchcertificatetotheperson(s)whofiledthepetitionforrecallviaregisteredmail asinthe caseof an original petition. (d)Ifapetitionoramendedpetitioniscertifiedsufficientandincompliancewiththetermsof thisArticleoftheCharter,theTownSecretaryshallpresentthiscertificatetotheCouncilatits nextregularCouncilmeetingorspecialmeetingcalledforthispurposeandimmediatelyshall notifytheCouncilmemberwhoseremovalissoughtandprovidehimwithacopyofhispetition byregisteredor certifiedmail. C-28 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesHome RuleCharter (e)Nosignaturetoarecallpetitionshallremaineffectiveorbecountedifitwasplacedupon thepetitionmorethanforty-five(45)dayspriortofilingoftherecallpetitionwiththeTown Secretary. (f)IftheCouncilmemberwhoseremovalissoughtdoesnotresignwithinseven(7)daysafter thecertifiedpetitionispresentedtotheCouncil,theCouncil,atitsnextregularmeetingorata speciallycalledmeeting,shallorderarecallelection.Thedateselectedfortherecallelection shallbetheearliestavailabledateinaccordancewiththeTexasElectionCodeforwhichalllegal requirementstoverifythepetition and calltheelectionmay bemet. (Subsection(g) deleted byMay 9, 2009 election,effected byOrdinance 2009-12, prop. 4, adopted 5/18/09andsubsection(f)amendedbyMay9,2009election,effectedby2009-12,prop.13, adopted5/18/09) 6.05PublicNotice TheCouncilshallmakeorcausetobemadepublicationornoticeandprovideforholdingsuch electionforthesuccessorCouncilmember, and thesameshall be conducted, and theresultthereof declaredinallrespects as otherTownelections. 6.06OfficialBallot AnyOfficersoelectedshallholdofficeonlyduringtheunexpiredtermofhispredecessor.Any personsoughttoberemovedmaybeacandidatetosucceedhimselfand,unlessherequests otherwiseinwriting,theTownSecretaryshallplacehisnameontheofficialballotwithout nomination.Thenamesofothercandidatesforsuchpositionshallbeplacedontheofficialballot inthesamemannerasprovidedinArticleVofthisCharter.Atsuchelection,thecandidate receivingamajorityofallvotescastforsuchoffice,accordingtotherulesregulatingtheelection ofCouncilmembersassetforthinthisCharter,shallbedeclaredelected.Atsuchelection,if somepersonotherthantheincumbentreceivesamajorityofallvotescastforsuchoffice,the incumbentshallthereuponbedeemedremovedfromtheofficeuponthequalificationofhis successor.Incasethepartywhoreceivesamajorityofallvotescastatsaidelectionshouldfailto qualifywithinthe(10)daysafterreceivingnotificationofhiselection,theofficeshallthen becomevacant.Iftheincumbentreceivesamajorityofallvotescastatsuchelection,heshall continueinofficeandshallnot besubjectto any otherrecallfor anygroundsexisting priortosaid election.Inthe eventthat arunoffelectionisrequired,theproceduresetforthshall be followed. (Section6.06amendedbyMay9,2009election,effectedbyOrdinance 2009-12,prop. 4,adopted 5/18/09) 6.07RecallPetitionProhibited NorecallpetitionshallbefiledagainstanyOfficeroftheTownwithinsix(6)monthsafterhis election, norwithinsix(6)months afteranelectionforsuchOfficer’srecall\[.\] 6.08RefusalofRecallPetition IncasealloftherequirementsofthisChartershallhavebeenmetandtheCouncilshallfailor refusetoreceivetherecallpetition,orordersuchrecallelection,ordischargeanyotherduties imposeduponsaidCouncilbytheprovisionsofthisCharterwithreferencetosuchrecall,then C-29 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesHome RuleCharter theCountyJudgeofDentonCounty,Texas,shalldischargeanyofsuchdutieshereinprovidedto be discharged bytheperson performingthe dutiesofTown Secretary, or bytheCouncil. ArticleVII.LegislationByThePeople,InitiativeandReferendum 7.01InitiativeGenerally Thepeople oftheTownreservethepowerof directlegislationbyinitiative,andinthe exerciseof such power,may propose any ordinance notin conflictwiththisCharter,the StateConstitutionor theStatelaws,exceptanordinanceappropriatingmoneyorauthorizingthelevyoftaxesoran ordinancerepealing an ordinanceappropriatingmoney orlevyingtaxes. 7.02Petition QualifiedvotersoftheTownmayinitiatelegislationbysubmittingapetitionaddressedtothe Councilwhichrequeststhesubmissionofaproposedordinanceorresolutiontoavoteofthe qualifiedvotersoftheTown.SaidpetitionmustbesignedbyqualifiedvotersoftheTownequal innumbertotwenty(20)percentofthenumberofqualifiedvotersatthelastregularmunicipal electionoftheTown,andeachcopyofthepetitionshallhaveattachedtoitacopyofthe proposedlegislation.Thepetitionshallbesignedinthesamemannerasrecallpetitionsare signed,asprovidedinSection6.02ofthisCharter,andshallbeverifiedbyoathinthemanner andformprovidedforrecallpetitionsinSection6.03ofthisCharter.Thepetitionmayconsistof oneormorecopiesaspermittedforrecallpetitionsinSection6.04ofthisCharter.Suchpetitions shallbefiledwiththepersonperformingthedutiesofTownSecretary,whoafterverificationof thepetitionasprovidedinSection6.04ofthisCharter,shallpresentthepetitionandproposed ordinanceorresolutiontotheCouncilatitsnextregularorspecialmeetingcalledforthis purpose.UponpresentationtotheCouncilofthepetitionanddraftoftheproposal,ordinanceor resolution,itshallbecomethedutyoftheCouncil,withinthetwenty(20)daysfromthedateof presentationtodeterminewhethertheproposedordinancecomplieswithSection7.01andto eithervotetoadoptsuchordinanceorresolutionwithoutalterationastomeaningoreffectorto callaspecialelection.Aspecialelectionshallbeheldontheearliestavailabledateinaccordance withtheTexasElectionCodeforwhichalllegalrequirementstoverifythepetitionandcallthe electionmaybemet.Attheelection,thequalifiedvotersoftheTownshallbeallowedthe opportunitytovoteonthequestionofadoptingorrejectingtheproposedlegislation.However,if anyothermunicipalelectionistobe heldwithinsixty(60) daysafterthefilingofthepetition,the questionmay be voted on atsuch election. (Section7.02amendedbyMay9,2009election,effectedbyOrdinance2009-12,prop.13, adopted5/18/09) 7.03Referendum QualifiedvotersoftheTownmayrequirethatanyordinanceorresolutionpassedbytheCouncil besubmittedtothevotersoftheTownforapprovalordisapprovalbysubmittingapetitionfor thispurposewithinforty-five(45)daysaftertheordinanceorresolutionbecomeseffective.Said petitionshallbeaddressed,prepared,signedandverifiedasrequiredforpetitionsinitiating legislationasprovidedinSection7.02ofthisCharterandshallbesubmittedtotheperson performingthedutiesofTownSecretary.TheTownSecretaryshallpresentthepetitiontothe Councilatitsnextregularorspecialmeetingcalledforthispurpose.Uponpresentationofthe petitiontotheCouncil,itshallbecomethedutyoftheCouncil,withintwenty(20)daysfromthe C-30 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesHome RuleCharter dateofpresentationtoreconsidersuchordinanceorresolution.IfCouncildoesnotrepealthe ordinanceorresolutioneitherinitsentiretyorasspecifiedinthepetition,Councilshallcalla specialelection.Pendingtheholdingofsuchelection,suchordinanceorresolutionshallbe suspended andshallnotlatertakeeffectunlessamajorityofthequalifiedvotersvotingthereonat suchelectionshallvoteinfavorthereon.Aspecialelectionshallbeheldontheearliestavailable dateinaccordancewiththeTexasElectionCodeforwhichalllegalrequirementstoverifythe petitionandcalltheelectionmaybemet.Attheelection,thequalifiedvotersoftheTownshall beallowedtheopportunitytovoteonthequestionofapprovingordisapprovingtheordinanceor resolution.However,ifanyothermunicipalelectionistobeheldwithinsixty(60)daysafterthe filing ofthepetition,thequestionmay be voted on atsuchelection. (Section7.03amendedbyMay9,2009election,effectedbyOrdinance2009-12,prop.13, adopted5/18/09) 7.04Voluntary Submission ofLegislation bytheCouncil TheCouncil,uponitsownmotionandbyamajorityvoteofitsmembers,maysubmittopopular voteatanyelectionforadoptionorrejectionanyproposedordinanceorresolutionormeasure,or maysubmitforrepealanyexistingordinance,resolutionormeasure,inthesamemannerand withthesameforceandeffectasprovidedinthisArticleforsubmissiononpetition,andmayin itsdiscretioncall aspecialelectionforthis purpose. 7.05FormofBallots Theballotsusedwhenvotinguponsuchproposedandreferredordinances,resolutionsor measures,shallsetforththeirnaturesufficientlytoidentifythemandshallalsosetforthupon separatelinesthewords:“FORtheORDINANCE,”and“AGAINSTtheORDINANCE,”or “FORtheRESOLUTION,” and “AGAINSTtheRESOLUTION”. 7.06PublicationofProposedandReferredOrdinances ThepersonperformingthedutiesofTownSecretaryshallpublishtheproposedorreferred ordinanceorresolutioninaccordancewithStatelaw,andshallgivesuchothernoticesanddo suchotherthingsrelativetosuchelectionasarerequiredingeneralmunicipalelectionsorbythe ordinance orresolution callingsaidelection. 7.07AdoptionofOrdinances Ifamajorityofthequalifiedvotersvotingonanyproposedordinanceorresolutionormeasure shallvoteinfavorthereof,itshallthereupon,oratanytimefixedtherein,becomeeffectiveasa law orasamandatory order oftheCouncil. 7.08InconsistentOrdinances Iftheprovisionsoftwoormoreproposedordinances orresolutionsapprovedatthesameelection areinconsistent,theordinanceorresolutionreceivingthehighestnumber ofvotesshallprevail. 7.09OrdinancesPassed byPopularVote:Repeal or Amendment NoordinanceorresolutionwhichmayhavebeenpassedbytheCounciluponapetitionor adoptedbypopularvoteundertheprovisionsofthisArticleshallberepealedoramendedexcept C-31 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesHome RuleCharter bytheCouncilinresponsetoareferendumpetitionorbysubmissionasprovidedinSection7.04 ofthisCharter. 7.10FurtherRegulations by Council TheCouncilmaypassordinancesorresolutionsprovidingotherandfurtherregulationsfor carrying outthe provisionsofthisArticle notinconsistentherewith. * ArticleVIII.MunicipalPlanning and Zoning 8.01StateLawAdopted-Zoning TheCouncilshallhavethepowerandauthoritytozonetheTownandtopassallnecessary ordinances,rulesandregulationsgoverningsame,underandbyvirtueoftheauthoritygivento citiesandthelegislativebodiesthereofbytheTexasLocalGovernmentCode,togetherwithall amendmentswhichmay hereafter bemadethereto, and all otherapplicablelaw. Statelawreference– Municipalzoningauthority,V.T.C.A.,LocalGovernmentCode,ch.211. 8.02StateLawAdopted- SubdivisionRegulation TheCouncilshallhavethepowerandauthoritytoregulatethelayout,developmentandplatting ofthesubdivisionsoflandwithintheTownanditsextraterritorialjurisdictionandtopassall necessaryordinances,rulesandregulationsgoverningsame,underandbyvirtueoftheauthority giventocitiesandthelegislativebodiesthereofbytheTexasLocalGovernmentCode,together withall amendmentswhichmay hereafter be madethereto, andallother applicablelaw. Statelawreference– Regulationofsubdivisionandpropertydevelopment,V.T.C.A.,LocalGovernment Code,ch.212. 8.03ThePlanning and ZoningCommission ThereshallbeestablishedaPlanningandZoningCommissionwhichshallconsistofseven(7) citizensfromtheTown.ThemembersofsaidCommissionshallbeappointedbytheCouncilfor atermoftwo(2)years.Four(4)membersofthePlanningandZoningCommissionshallbeso appointedeachodd-numberedyearandthree(3)membersshallbesoappointedeacheven- numberedyear.TheCouncilshallappointachairmanfromamongtheCommission’s membership.VacanciesandunexpiredtermsshallbefilledbytheCouncilfortheremainderof theterm.Amajority ofthemembersshall constitute aquorum. AmemberoftheCommissionmayberemovedbyamajorityvoteoftheCouncil.Ifavacancy occursuponthePlanningandZoningCommission,byeitherresignationorotherwise,the Councilshallappointacommissionertofillsuchavacancyfortheunexpiredterm.The * Statelawreference– Planningandzoninggenerally,V.T.C.A.,LocalGovernmentCode,chs.211,212, 371. C-32 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesHome RuleCharter Commissionshallkeepminutesofitsproceedingswhichshallbeapublicrecord.Nomemberof thePlanning and ZoningCommissionshall hold anothersalariedor electedTownoffice. Statelawreference– Authorityofmunicipalitytoestablishplanningandzoningcommission,V.T.C.A., LocalGovernmentCode,sec.211.007. 8.04Purpose,Objective,Power and Duties ThePlanningandZoningCommissioniscreatedtoactasanadvisoryboardtotheCouncilin mattersrelatingtothephysicaldevelopmentoftheTown.TheCommissionisexpectedtoadvise theCouncilonmattersrelatingtothezoningandplanningoflandandrelatedpublic improvements,civicimprovements,opening,widening,andchangingofstreets,routingofpublic utilities,developmentofregulatoryordinances,annexationproposals/plansandsuchother mattersrelatedtoTownimprovementsastheCommissionandCouncilmaydeembeneficialto theTown.InadditiontotheotherdutiesandauthoritythattheCommissionmayhaveunderstate laworunderTownordinance,thespecificallydelegateddutiesoftheCommissionshallbeas follows: (a)RecommendacomprehensivemasterplanforthephysicaldevelopmentoftheTown togetherwithitsrelated components; (b)ConductperiodicreviewsoftheTown’scomprehensivemasterplanandits componentelementstorecommendmodifications,changes,revisionsorupdatesto ensurethatthecomprehensivemasterplanadequatelyandaccuratelyreflectsthe policy,goals and objectives oftheTown; (c)Holdrequiredpublichearingsonanyproposedchangestothezoningplan,map,and ordinancesoftheTownforthepurposeofmakingrecommendationstotheCouncil onthereasonableness oftheseproposals; (d)Recommendanychangetothezoningplan,maporordinancesoftheTownwhere theCommissiondeemsitnecessaryinthefurtheranceoftheTown’scomprehensive master plan; (e)Conductappropriatehearingsonanyproposalsforthesubdivision/plattingofland withinthecorporatelimits oftheTownanditsextraterritorialjurisdictionpursuantto theprovisionsofStatelawandrequirementsoftheTown’ssubdivisionregulation ordinances.TheCommissionshalltakeactiononthoseproposalsasitdeems appropriateandconformingtotherequirementsoftheTown’scomprehensivemaster plan.TheCommissionshallensurethatproposalsforsubdivisionordevelopmentof landareconsistentwiththeTown’splancomponentsasanelementofthereview process.AsanelementofthisCharter,theTownhasdeterminedthatitisa reasonablelegislativeenactmenttorequiresubdivisionplatstoconformtothe Town’scomprehensivemasterplanandfailuretoachieveconformanceshallbea legitimategroundforthedenial ofa development proposal; and, (f)TheCommissionshallholdsuchhearingsandmeetingsasaremandatedbythe CouncilonanymatterdeterminedappropriatebyCounciltosecureinformationfor the purposeofmakingrecommendationstotheCouncil. C-33 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesHome RuleCharter 8.05BoardofAdjustment TheCouncilshall appointaBoard ofAdjustmentwhichshall have all ofthe powers and authority assetforthbyStatelaw,asamended,andotherapplicablelaws,andsuchadditionalpowersand privileges asmay be dulyassignedtoit bytheordinancesoftheTown. Statelawreference– Establishmentandauthorityofzoningboardofadjustment,V.T.C.A.,Local GovernmentCode,sec.211.008etseq. 8.06ComprehensiveMasterPlan Nolaterthantwo(2)yearsaftertheadoptionofthisCharter,theCouncilshalladopta comprehensivemasterplanprojectingforatleastfive(5)yearsthegrowthandphysical developmentoftheTownpursuanttotheprovisionsofStatelaw.TheCouncilshallestablishand adoptbyordinanceaprocedureforperiodicreviewand/orrevisionofthecomprehensivemaster plan.TheTownmayadoptthecomprehensivemasterplanbyresolutionorbyordinance followingapublichearinguponwhichpublicinputisreceived.Thepurposeofthe comprehensivemasterplanistoguidethegrowthanddevelopmentoftheTownandtoestablish thestandardsthattheTownwillseektoattainthroughtheadoptionofitsdevelopment regulationstoincludeitszoningregulations,subdivisionregulations,buildingandconstruction regulations,landscapingregulations,signageregulationsandotherrelatedpolicepower enactments.Thecomprehensivemasterplanshallidentifythegoalsandobjectivesofthe communityforgrowthanddevelopmentandshallserveasthebasisoftheTown’scapital improvement programforthe developmentand constructionof publicworksinfrastructure. * ArticleIX.Budget,Finance and Taxation 9.01FiscalYear ThefiscalyearoftheTownshallbeginonthefirst(1st)dayofOctoberand endonthelast(30th) dayofSeptemberofeachcalendaryear.Suchfiscalyearshallalsoconstitutethebudgetand accountingyear. Statelawreferences– Generalfiscalpowertoestablishfiscalyear,V.T.C.A.,LocalGovernmentCode,sec. 101.022;city fiscalyear,V.T.C.A.,TaxCode,sec.1.05. * Statelawreferences– Generalfinancialprovisionsapplicabletohome-rulemunicipality,V.T.C.A.,Local GovernmentCode,sec.101.021etseq.;municipalbudget,V.T.C.A.,LocalGovernmentCode,ch.102; purchasingandcontractingauthorityofmunicipality,V.T.C.A.,LocalGovernmentCode,chs.252,271; PublicSecurityProceduresAct,V.T.C.A.,GovernmentCode,ch.1201;municipalbonds,V.T.C.A., GovernmentCode,ch.1331;TexasPropertyTaxCodesupersedesmunicipalcharter,V.T.C.A.,TaxCode, sec.1.02;localtaxation,V.T.C.A.,TaxCode,ch.301etseq. C-34 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesHome RuleCharter 9.02Submission TheTownManagershallsubmittotheCouncilaproposedbudgetandaccompanyingmessage eachyearinaccordancewiththerequirements of Statelaw. (Section9.02addedandformerSection9.02renumberedto9.04byMay9,2009election, effectedbyOrdinance2009-12,prop.19,adopted5/18/09;amendedbyNovember3,2015 election,effected byOrdinance 2015-41 adopted11/13/15) Statelawreference– Annualbudget required,V.T.C.A.,LocalGovernmentCode,sec.102.002. 9.03BudgetMessage TheTownManager’smessageshallexplainthebudgetbothinfiscaltermsandintermsofthe workprograms,linkingthoseprogramstoorganizationalgoalsandcommunitypriorities.Itshall outlinetheproposedfinancialpoliciesoftheTownfortheensuingfiscalyearandtheimpactof thosepoliciesonfutureyears.Itshalldescribetheimportantfeaturesofthebudget,indicateany majorchangesfromthecurrentyearinfinancialpolicies,expenditures,andrevenuestogether withthereasonsforsuchchanges,summarizetheTown’sdebtposition,includingfactors affectingtheabilitytoraiseresourcesthroughdebtissues,andincludesuchothermaterialasthe TownManager deems desirable. (Section9.03repealedandreplacedbyMay9,2009election,effectedbyOrdinance2009-12, prop. 19, adopted5/18/09) 9.04Budget ThebudgetshallprovideacompletefinancialplanofallTownfundsandactivitiesforthe ensuingfiscalyearand,exceptasrequiredbylaworthischarter,shallbeinsuchformasthe TownManagerdeemsdesirableortheCouncilmayrequireforeffectivemanagementandan understandingoftherelationshipbetweenthebudgetandtheTown’sstrategicgoals.Thebudget shallbeginwith acleargeneralsummaryofitscontents;shallshowindetailallestimatedincome citingthesourceorbasisoftheestimates,indicatingtheproposedpropertytaxlevy,andall proposedexpenditures,includingdebtservice,fortheensuingfiscalyear;andshallbeso arrangedastoshowcomparativefiguresforactualandestimatedincomeandexpendituresofthe currentfiscalyearandactualincomeandexpendituresofthethreepriorfiscalyearsandthe projectedbudgetsforthenextthreefiscalyears;thetotaloftheproposedexpendituresshallnot exceedthetotalestimatedincomeandthebalanceofavailablefunds.Thebudgetshallindicatein separatesections: (a)Theproposedgoalsandexpendituresforcurrentoperationsduringtheensuingfiscal year,detailedforeachfundbydepartmentorbyotherorganizationunit,and program,purposeoractivity,methodoffinancingsuchexpenditures,andmethodsto measure outcomes and performancerelatedtothegoals; (b)Proposedlongertermgoalsandcapitalexpendituresduringtheensuingfiscalyear, detailedforeachfundbydepartmentorbyotherorganizationunitwhenpracticable, theproposedmethodoffinancingeachsuchcapitalexpenditure,andmethodsto measure outcomes and performancerelatedtothegoals; and C-35 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesHome RuleCharter (c)Theproposedgoals,anticipatedincomeandexpense,profitandlossfortheensuing yearforeachutilityorotherenterprisefundorinternalservicefundoperatedbythe Town,andmethodstomeasureoutcomesandperformancerelatedtothegoals.For anyfund,thetotalofproposedexpendituresshallnotexceedthetotalofestimated income plus carriedforwardfundbalanceexclusive ofreserves. (Section9.04repealedandreplacedbyMay9,2009election,effectedbyOrdinance2009-12, prop.19,adopted5/18/09;subsections(1)–(3)renumberedto(a)–(c)byOrdinance2015-43,sec. 2.02, adopted 12/8/15) Statelawreference– Itemizedbudgetandcontents,V.T.C.A.,LocalGovernmentCode,sec.102.003. 9.05CouncilAction onBudget (a)BudgetPreparation.TheCouncilshallprovidetotheTownManagergoalsforthenext fiscal period, bythe end ofJanuary ofthe currentfiscalyear. (b)NoticeandHearing.TheCouncilshallreviewtheproposedbudgetandreviseitasdeemed appropriatepriortogeneralcirculationforpublichearing.TheCouncilshallpublishthegeneral summary ofthe budgetand a noticestating: (1)Thetimesandplaceswherecopiesofthemessageandbudgetareavailablefor inspection bythe public, and (2)Thetimeandplace,notlessthantwoweeksaftersuchpublication,forpublic hearings on the budget. (c)AmendmentBeforeAdoption.Afterthepublichearing,theCouncilmayadoptthebudget withorwithoutamendment.In amendingthebudget,itmayaddorincreaseprogramsoramounts andmaydeleteordecreaseanyprogramsoramounts,exceptexpendituresrequiredbylaworfor debtserviceorforanestimatedcashdeficit,providedthatnoamendmenttothebudgetshall increasetheauthorizedexpenditurestoanamountgreaterthantotalestimatedincomeplusthe balanceof availablefunds. (d)Adoption.TheCouncilshalladoptthebudgetbyordinancenotlaterthanthe30thdayof September.Adoptionofthebudgetshallconstituteappropriationsoftheamountspecifiedas expendituresfromthefundindicated. (e)FailuretoAdoptaBudget.IftheCouncilfailstoadoptthebudgetbythebeginningofthe fiscalyear,theamountsappropriatedforthecurrentfiscalyearshallbedeemedadoptedforthe ensuingfiscalyear untiltheCouncil adopts a budgetforthe ensuingfiscalyear. C-36 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesHome RuleCharter (f)“Publish”defined.Asusedinthisarticle,theterm“publish”meanstoprintinthe contemporarymeansofinformationsharing,whichincludesbutisnotlimitedto,oneormore newspapersofgeneralcirculationintheTown, and,ifavailable,in a website. (Section9.05repealedandreplacedbyMay9,2009election,effectedbyOrdinance2009-12, prop. 19, adopted5/18/09) Statelawreferences– Publichearingonproposedbudget,V.T.C.A.,LocalGovernmentCode,sec. 102.006;specialnoticebypublicationforbudgethearing,V.T.C.A.,LocalGovernmentCode,sec. 102.0065;adoptionofbudget,V.T.C.A.,LocalGovernmentCode,sec.102.007. 9.06AmendmentafterAdoption (a)SupplementalAppropriations.IfduringorbeforethefiscalyeartheTownManager certifiesthatthereareavailableforappropriationrevenuesinexcessofthoseestimatedinthe budget,theCouncilbyordinancemaymakesupplementalappropriationsfortheyearuptothe amount ofsuch excess\[.\] (b)EmergencyAppropriations.Toaddressapublicemergencyaffectinglife,health,property orthepublicpeace,theCouncilmaymakeemergencyappropriations.Suchappropriationsmay bemadebyemergencyordinance.Totheextentthattherearenoavailableunappropriated revenuesorasufficientfundbalancetomeetsuchappropriations,theCouncilmaybysuch emergencyordinanceauthorizetheissuanceofemergencynotes,whichmayberenewedfrom timetotime,buttheemergencynotesandrenewalsofanyfiscalyearshallbepaidorrefinanced aslongtermdebtnotlaterthanthelastdayofthefiscalyearnextsucceedingthatinwhichthe emergency appropriationwasmade. (c)ReductionofAppropriations.Ifatanytimeduringthefiscalyearitappearsprobabletothe TownManagerthattherevenuesorfundbalancesavailablewillbeinsufficienttofinancethe expendituresforwhichappropriationshavebeenauthorized,theTownManagershallreportto theCouncilwithoutdelay,indicatingtheestimatedamountofthedeficit,anyremedialaction takenbytheTownManagerandrecommendationsastoanyotherstepstobetaken.TheCouncil shallthentakesuchfurtheractionasitdeemsnecessarytopreventorreduceanydeficitandfor that purposeitmayby ordinancereduceoreliminateone ormore appropriations. (d)TransferofAppropriations.Atanytimeduringorbeforethefiscalyear,theCouncilmay byresolutiontransfer partor allofthe unencumberedappropriation balancefrom one department, fund,service,strategyororganizationalunittotheappropriationforotherdepartmentsor organizationalunitsoranewappropriation.TheTownManagermaytransferfundsamong programswithinadepartment,fund,service,strategyororganizationalunitandshallreportsuch transferstotheCouncilinwritingin atimelymanner. (e)Limitation.Noappropriationfordebtservicemaybereducedortransferred,excepttothe extentthatthedebtisrefinancedandlessdebtserviceisrequired,andnoappropriationmaybe reducedbelowanyamountrequiredbylawtobeappropriatedorbymorethantheamountofthe unencumberedbalancethereof. C-37 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesHome RuleCharter (f)EffectiveDate.Thesupplementalandemergencyappropriationsandreductionortransfer of appropriationsauthorized bythissectionmay bemade effectiveimmediately upon adoption. (Section9.06repealedandreplacedbyMay9,2009election,effectedbyOrdinance2009-12, prop. 19, adopted5/18/09) Statelawreferences– Levyoftaxesandexpenditureoffundsunderbudget,emergencyexpenditure, V.T.C.A.,LocalGovernmentCode,sec.102.009;changesinbudgetformunicipalpurposes,V.T.C.A., LocalGovernmentCode,sec.102.010. 9.07Administration andFiduciaryOversightoftheBudget TheCouncilshallprovidebyordinancetheproceduresforadministrationandfiduciaryoversight ofthe budget. (Section9.07repealedandreplacedbyMay9,2009election,effectedbyOrdinance2009-12, prop. 19, adopted5/18/09) 9.08CapitalProgram (a)SubmissiontoCouncil.TheTownManagershallprepareandsubmittotheCouncilafive (5)yearcapitalprogrambeforethefirstdayofAugustofeachyear.Thecapitalprogramshallbe revisedandextendedeachyearwithregardtocapitalimprovementsstillpendingorinprocessof constructionor acquisition. (b)Contents.The capital programshallinclude: (1)A cleargeneralsummary ofits contents; (2)Identificationofthelong-termgoals ofthe community asidentified bytheCouncil; (3)Alistofallcapitalimprovements(facilitiesandproperty)andothercapital expenditureswhichareproposedtobeundertakenduringthefive(5)fiscalyears nextensuing,withappropriatesupportinginformationastothe necessityfor each; (4)Costestimatesandrecommendedtimeschedulesforeachimprovementorother capital expenditure; (5)Methodoffinancing uponwhicheachcapital expenditureisto bereliant; (6)Theestimatedannualcostofoperatingandmaintainingthefacilitiestobe constructed oracquired; (7)A commentary on howtheplan addressesthesustainability ofthe community andthe regionofwhichitis a part;and C-38 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesHome RuleCharter (8)Methodstomeasureoutcomesandperformanceofthecapitalplanrelatedtothe long-termgoals ofthe community. (Section9.08addedandformerSection9.08renumberedto9.10byMay9,2009election, effectedbyOrdinance2009-12,prop.19,adopted5/18/09.Subsection(a)amendedbyMay11, 2013election,effected byOrdinance2013-15, prop.15, adopted5/21/13) Statelawreference– Financingcapitalimprovementsrequiredbynewdevelopment,V.T.C.A.,Local GovernmentCode,ch.395. 9.09Audit and ExaminationofTownBooks and Accounts TheCouncilshallcauseanindependentannualaudittobemadeofthebooksandaccountsof everydepartmentoftheTownandmayprovideformorefrequentauditsasitdeemsnecessary. SuchauditshallbemadebyaCertifiedPublicAccountantwhoshallbeselectedbytheCouncil andwhoshallhavenointerest,directorindirect,inthefinancialaffairsoftheTowngovernment orinanyofitsofficers.TheCouncilmaydesignatesuchaccountantorfirmannuallyorfora periodnotexceedingtwo(2)years,providedthatthedesignationforanyparticularyearshallbe madenolaterthanthirty(30)daysafterthebeginningofsuchfiscalyear.Nothinghereinshall preventtheCouncilfromredesignatingthesameaccountantorfirmwhichhaspreviouslybeen designatedtoprepareanaudit.NoCertifiedPublicAccountantshallservemorethansix(6) consecutiveyears. (Section9.09repealedandSection3.20renumberedtobecomethenewSection9.09byMay9, 2009election,effected byOrdinance2009-12, prop.19, adopted5/18/09) Statelawreference– Auditofmunicipalfinances,V.T.C.A.,LocalGovernmentCode,ch.103. 9.10Defect ShallNotInvalidateTaxLevy Errorsordefectsintheformorpreparationofthebudgetorthefailuretoperformanyprocedural requirementsshallnotnullifythetaxlevy orthetaxrate. (FormerSection9.08renumberedto9.10byMay9,2009election,effectedbyOrdinance2009- 12, prop. 19, adopted5/18/09) 9.11PublicRecords Copiesoftheapprovedoperationbudget,capitalfacilitiesandpropertybudgetandsupporting papersshallbefiledwiththeTownSecretaryandshallbepublicrecordsavailabletothepublic forinspectionuponrequest\[.\] (FormerSection9.10renumberedto9.11byMay9,2009election,effectedbyOrdinance2009- 12, prop. 19, adopted5/18/09) C-39 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesHome RuleCharter 9.12SpecifiedReserveFund Specifiedreservefundsmaybecreatedforspecificpurposes,andmaybeusedonlyforsuch purposes. (FormerSection9.14renumberedto9.12byMay9,2009election,effectedbyOrdinance2009- 12, prop. 19, adopted5/18/09) 9.13ChangesinBudget TheCouncilmaymakechangesinthebudgetforanymunicipalpurposeorasotherwise permitted bylaw. (FormerSection9.12renumberedto9.13byMay9,2009election,effectedbyOrdinance2009- 12, prop. 19, adopted5/18/09) Statelawreference– Changesinbudgetformunicipalpurposes,V.T.C.A.,LocalGovernmentCode,sec. 102.010. 9.14AuthoritytoIncurIndebtedness TheCouncilshallhavethepowertoincur,create,refundandrefinanceindebtednessandborrow moneyforpublicpurposes,toissuespecialorgeneralobligationbonds,revenuebonds,funding andrefundingbonds,timewarrants,certificatesofobligationand other evidencesofindebtedness andtosecureandpaythesameinthemannerandinaccordancewiththeproceduresprovided andrequiredby Statelaw. (FormerSection9.18renumberedto9.14byMay9,2009election,effectedbyOrdinance2009- 12, prop. 19, adopted5/18/09) Statelawreference– Municipalbonds,V.T.C.A.,GovernmentCode,ch.1331. 9.15BondsIncontestable AllbondsoftheTownhavingbeenissuedandsoldandhavingbeendeliveredtothepurchaser thereof,shallthereafterbeincontestableandallbondsissuedtorefundinexchangefor outstanding bondspreviouslyissuedshall andaftersaid exchange be incontestable. (FormerSection9.19renumberedto9.15byMay9,2009election,effectedbyOrdinance2009- 12, prop. 19, adopted5/18/09) 9.16BorrowinginAnticipationofPropertyTax Inanybudgetyear,theCouncilmay,byresolution,authorizetheborrowingofmoneyin anticipationofthecollectionofthepropertytaxforthesameyearwhetherleviedortobelevied. Notesmaybeissuedforperiodsnotexceedingone(1)yearandmustberetiredbytheendofthe budgetyearinwhichissued. (FormerSection9.20renumberedto9.16byMay9,2009election,effectedbyOrdinance2009- 12, prop. 19, adopted5/18/09) C-40 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesHome RuleCharter 9.17UseofBondFunds Any and all bond funds approved by avote ofthe qualifiedvoter\[s\]oftheTownwill be expended onlyforthepurposesstatedinthe bondissueandasotherwise authorized bylaw. (FormerSection9.21renumberedto9.17amendedbyMay9,2009election,effectedby Ordinance2009-12, prop.19, adopted5/18/09) 9.18PowertoTax TheCouncilshallhavethepowertolevy,assessandcollecttaxeswithinthejurisdictionofthe Townforanymunicipal purpose. (FormerSection9.22renumberedto9.18byMay9,2009election,effectedbyOrdinance2009- 12, prop. 19, adopted5/18/09) Statelawreferences– Localtaxation,V.T.C.A.,TaxCode,ch.301etseq.;propertytaxesauthorized, V.T.C.A.,TaxCode,sec.302.001;occupationtaxes,V.T.C.A.,TaxCode,sec.302.101;taxcollection powers,V.T.C.A,TaxCode,sec.302.102. 9.19TaxRate Thetaxrateshallbe calculated,publicized andadoptedinaccordancewithStatelaw. (FormerSection9.23renumberedto9.19byMay9,2009election,effectedbyOrdinance2009- 12, prop. 19, adopted5/18/09) 9.20OtherRules and Regulations ExceptasotherwiseprovidedbylaworthisCharter,theCouncilshallhavethepowertoprovide byordinanceorresolutionsuchrules,regulationsandmodeofproceduretoenforceandfacilitate thecollectionbyandpaymenttotheTaxAssessorandCollectorofalltaxesduetheTownasit may deem expedient, andmay providesuch penalty and interestas prescribed by Statelawforthe failureto paysuchtaxes. (FormerSection9.24renumberedto9.20byMay9,2009election,effectedbyOrdinance2009- 12, prop. 19, adopted5/18/09) * ArticleX.Franchises andPublicUtilities 10.01Inalienability ofControlofPublicProperty Therightofcontrolanduseofthepublicstreets,highways,sidewalks,bridges,alleys,parks, publicsquares,andallpublicplacesandrealpropertyoftheTownisherebydeclaredtobe * Statelawreferences– Franchisetousestreetsinmunicipality,V.T.C.A.,TransportationCode,sec. 311.071etseq.;authoritytograntfranchisetouseoroccupypublicgrounds,V.T.C.A.,LocalGovernment Code,sec.282.003;municipalhome-rulepowerstoregulatepublicutilitiesandfranchisesusingstreets, etc.,V.A.C.S.,art.1175;municipalutilities,V.T.C.A.,LocalGovernmentCode,sec.552.001etseq. C-41 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesHome RuleCharter inalienablebytheTown,exceptbyordinancesnotinconflictwiththeprovisionsofthisCharter. NoactoromissionbytheCouncil,anOfficerorAgentoftheTown,oranythirdpartyshallbe construedtogrant,renew,extend,oramend,expresslyorbyestoppelorimplication,anyright, franchise,oreasementaffectingsuchpublicstreets,highways,sidewalks,bridges,alleys,parks, publicsquares,andallpublicplacesandrealpropertyoftheTown,exceptasprovidedinthis Charter. 10.02PowersoftheTown TheTownshallhavethepower,rightandauthority,tobuy,construct,lease,maintain,operate andregulatepublicutilities,andtomanufacture,distributeandselltheoutputofsuchutilities’ operations.Additionally,theTownshallhaveallfurtherrights,authorities,andpowersasmay now, or hereafter, be granted undertheConstitutionandlawsoftheStateofTexas. 10.03PowertoGrantFranchise TheCouncilshallhavethepowerbyordinance,afterpublichearing,togrant,renew,andextend allfranchisesofeverycharacteroperatingwithintheTownandtoamendthesame,provided, however,thatnofranchiseshallbegrantedforanindeterminateterm.Nograntorfranchiseto construct,maintain,oroperateandnorenewalorextensionofsuchgrantshallbeexclusive.All required publicationcostsshall be paidbythefranchisee. (Section10.03amendedbyMay9,2009election,effectedbyOrdinance2009-12,prop.24, adopted5/18/09) 10.04FranchiseValueNottobeAllowed InfixingreasonableratesandchargesforutilityservicewithintheTownandindeterminingthe justcompensationtobepaidbytheTownforthepublicutilitypropertywhichtheTownmay acquirebycondemnationorotherwise,nothingshallbeincludedasthevalueofanyfranchise granted bytheTown underthisCharter. 10.05RightofRegulation Allgrants,removals,extensions,oramendmentsofpublicutilityfranchisesapprovedafterthe effectivedateofthisCharter,whetherornotitbespecificallyprovidedintheordinance approvingafranchiseorinafranchiseagreement,shallbesubjecttorightandpowerofthe Council: (a)Torepealthefranchiseordinanceatanytimeuponthefailureofthegranteeto complywithanyprovisionofthefranchiseordinance,theCharteroftheTown,an applicablestatuteoftheStateofTexas,ortherulesofanyapplicablegoverning body; (b)Torequireproperandadequateextensionofplantandservice,andthemaintenance ofthe plant andfixturesatthe highestreasonablestandardofefficiency; (c)Toestablishreasonablestandardsofserviceandqualityofproductsandprevent unjustdiscriminationinservice orrates; C-42 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesHome RuleCharter (d)Atanytime,toexamineandaudittheaccountsandotherrecordsofanysuchutility, andtorequireannual,andotherreports,includingreportsonoperationswithinthe Town; (e)Torequireatanytimecompensationandrentalforuseofpublicstreets,sidewalks, highways, bridges,alleys,and publicplaces; (f)Torequirethefranchiseetorestoreatthefranchisee’sexpense,allpublicorprivate propertytoaconditionequallyasgoodasorbetterthanbeforedisturbedby construction,repairorremoval.Thefranchiseholderinopeningandrefillingofall earthopeningsshallrepairthepavementanddoallotherworknecessarytocomplete restorationofstreets,sidewalksorgroundstoaconditionequallyasgoodorbetteras when disturbed; (g)TorequireeveryfranchiseetofurnishwithinareasonabletimetotheTown,without costtotheTown,ageneralmap,withupdatesoutliningthelocation,character,size, length,andterminalsofallfacilitiesofsuchfranchiseein,over,andundergroundof propertyintheTownandtoprovidedetailedinformationonrequestinaformatas specified bytheTown; (h)Toimposeotherregulations,requirements,andconditionsasmaybedeemed necessarytopromotethehealth,safety,welfare,oraccommodationofthepublicand toinsuresafe,efficientandcontinuousservicetothepublic; (i)Torequiresuchcompensationandrental asmaybepermittedbythelaws oftheState ofTexas;and, (j)Torequirethefranchiseetoremove,atitssoleexpense,infrastructurethathasnot beenusedforaperiodofsixmonthsortorequireafranchiseewhosefranchisehas terminatedforanyreasontoremove,atitssoleexpense,suchinfrastructureasthe Councilmayinitsdiscretionrequire. 10.06ConsentofPropertyOwner Theconsentofabuttingandadjacentpropertyownersshallnotberequiredfortheconstruction, extension,maintenanceoroperationofanypublicutility;but,nothinginthisCharter,orinany franchisegrantedhereunder,shalleverbeconstruedtodepriveanysuchpropertyownerofany rightof actionfor damage orinjurytothisproperty as now or hereafterprovidedbylaw. 10.07Extensions Allextensionsofpublicutilitieswithinthetownlimitsshallbecomeapartoftheaggregate propertyofthepublicutility,shallbeoperatedassuch,andshallbesubjecttoalltheobligations andreservedrightscontainedinthisCharterandinanyfranchisegrantmadetosuchpublic utility.Therighttouseandmaintainanyextensionsshallterminatewiththeterminationofthe originalfranchisegrant,andshallbeterminableasprovidedinSection10.04ofthisCharter.In caseofanextensionofapublicutilityoperatedunderafranchisehereaftergranted,suchright shall beterminable atthesametime and underthesame conditions astheoriginal grant. C-43 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesHome RuleCharter 10.08OtherConditions AllfranchisesheretoforegrantedarerecognizedascontractsbetweentheTownandthe franchisee,andthecontractualrights,ascontainedinanysuchfranchiseshallnotbeimpairedby theprovisionsofthisCharter,exceptthatthepoweroftheTowntoexercisetherightofeminent domainintheacquisitionof utility propertyisinallthingsreserved,and exceptthegeneralpower oftheTown,toregulatetheratesandservicesofagrantee,whichshallincludetherightto requireproperandadequateextensionofplantandserviceandthemaintenanceofthefranchise hereaftergrantedshallbeheldsubjecttoallthetermsandconditionscontainedinthevarious sectionsofthisarticlewhetherornotsuchtermsarespecificallymentionedinthefranchise. NothinginthisChartershalloperatetolimitinanyway,asspecificallystated,thediscretionof theCouncil,orvotersoftheTown,inimposingtermsandconditionsasmaybereasonablein connectionwith anyfranchisegranted. 10.09Accounts ofMunicipallyOwnedUtilities AccountsshallbekeptforeachpublicutilityownedoroperatedbytheTown,insuchmanneras toshowthetrueandcompletefinancialresultsofsuchownershipandoperation,includingall assetsandallliabilities,appropriatelysubdividedbyclasses,depreciationreserve,otherreserves andsurplus;alsorevenues,operatingexpensesincludingdepreciationinterestpayments,rental andotherdispositionofannualincome.TheaccountsshallshowactualcapitalcosttotheTown ofeachpublicutilityowned,alsothecostofallextensions,additionsandimprovementsandthe sourceoffundsexpendedforsuchcapitalpurposes.Theyshallshowasnearlyaspossiblethe costofanyservicetoorrenderedbyanysuchutilitytoanyTowndepartment.TheCouncilshall causeanannualreporttobemade byaCertifiedPublicAccountantandshallpublishsuchreport, showingthefinancialresultsofsuchTownownershipandoperation,givingtheinformation specifiedinthissection andsuchother dataastheCouncilshall deem expedient. 10.10Sales ofElectricity,Water and SewerService (a)TheCouncilshallhavetheright,powerandauthoritytosellanddistributeelectricityand water,andtosellandprovideforsewerservices,andanyotherutilities,toanyperson,firmor corporationinsideoroutsidethelimitsoftheTown,andtopermitthemtoconnectwithsaid systemundercontractwiththeTown,undersuchtermsandconditionsasmayappeartobefor thebestinterest oftheTown. (b)TheCouncilshallhavetheright,powerandauthoritytoprescribethekindofmaterials usedinsideoroutsidethelimitsoftheTownintheconstructionofelectric,waterandsewer utilities,whereitfurnishestheservice,andtoinspectthesameandrequirethemtokeepingood orderandconditionatalltimesandtomakesuchrulesandregulationsasshallbenecessaryand proper, and prescribe penaltiesfornoncompliancewithsame. 10.11RegulationofRates and Service TheCouncilshallhavetheabsoluteright,authorityandpowerafterduenoticeandhearing,to regulatebyordinance,theratesandservicesofeveryfranchiseoperatingintheTown;andshall havethepowertoemploy,attheexpenseofthefranchisee,expertassistanceandadvicein determiningareasonablerateandequitableprofittothefranchisee.TheCouncilshallalsohave theright,authority,andpowertorequireatanytimeortimes,detailedreportsandfinancial statementsontheoperationsofanyfranchise,whichreportsandstatementsshallbeinsuchform, and containsuchinformation, astheCouncilshallprescribe. C-44 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesHome RuleCharter ArticleXI.GeneralProvisions 11.01CharterAuthority ThisChartershallnotbeconstruedasameregrantofenumeratedpowers,butshallbeconstrued asageneralgrantofpower,andnotasalimitationofpoweronthegovernmentoftheTown. ExceptwhereexpresslyprohibitedbythisCharter,eachandeverypowerundertheConstitution ofTexas,whichitwouldbe competentforthe peopleoftheTowntogrant expresslytotheTown, shall beconstruedto begrantedtotheTown bythisCharter. 11.02PublicRecords Accesstotherecordsofeveryoffice,departmentor agencyoftheTownshallbesubjecttopublic inspectionasprovidedbylaw.Thissectionshallnotbeconstruedtorequireanyactionor measure beyondthatrequired bystatelaw. Statelawreferences– Publicaccesstorecords,V.T.C.A.,LocalGovernmentCode,sec.201.009;public information,V.T.C.A.,GovernmentCode,ch.552. 11.03PropertyNot SubjecttoExecution NopropertyownedorheldbytheTownshallbesubjecttoanyexecutionofanykindornature. Nolienofanykindorcharactercanbecreated,andnoneshalleverexistorbeestablished,onor againstthepublicbuildings,property,publichalls,parks,orpublicworksoranyotherassetof theTown. Statelawreference– Authority relatingtoproperty,V.T.C.A.,LocalGovernmentCode,sec.51.076. 11.04TownNotRequiredtoGive Security or ExecuteBond Itshallnotbenecessaryinanyaction,suitorproceedinginwhichtheTownisaparty,forany bond,undertaking,orsecuritytobedemandedorexecutedbyoronbehalfoftheTowninanyof theStatecourts,butinallsuchactions,suits,appealsorproceedings,sameshallbeconductedin thesamemannerasifsuchbond, undertaking orsecurity had beengiven asrequired bylaw. Statelawreference– Citiesexemptfromsecurityforcourtcosts,V.T.C.A.,CivilPracticeandRemedies Code,sec.6.002. 11.05NoticeofInjury or Damage (a)BeforetheTownshallbeliableforanyclaimfordamagesforthedeathorpersonalinjuries ofanypersonorfordamagestoproperty,thecomplainantorhisauthorizedrepresentativeshall notifytheTownSecretaryinaccordancewiththisSection.Thenotificationshallbeinwriting andshallstatespecificallyhow,whenandwherethedeath,injuryordamageoccurred;the amountoflossclaimed;andtheidentityofanywitnessesuponwhomitisreliedtoestablishthe claim.Thenotificationshallbefiledwithinsixty(60)daysofthedateofinjuryordamageorin thecaseofdeath,withinsixty(60)days ofthe dateofdeath. C-45 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesHome RuleCharter (b)Noprovisionofthissectionshalleverbesoconstruedastoexpandtheordinaryliabilityof theTown;andprovided,thatnothinghereincontainedshallbeconstruedtomeanthattheTown, waivesanyrights,privileges,defensesorimmunitiesintortactionswhichareprovidedunderthe commonlaw,theConstitution, and generallaws oftheState ofTexas. Statelawreferences– Texas TortClaimsAct,V.T.C.A.,CivilPracticeandRemediesCode,ch.101;notice procedures,V.T.C.A.,CivilPracticeandRemediesCode,sec.101.101 11.06PowerstoRemitPenalties Thegoverningbodyshallhavetherighttoremit,inwholeorinpart,anycivilfineorpenalty belongingtotheTown,whichmaybeimposedunderanyordinancepassedpursuanttothis Charter. 11.07PropertyNotExemptfrom SpecialAssessments Nopropertyofanykindregardlessoftheownershipoftheproperty,(exceptpropertyofthe Town),shall be exemptinanywayfrom any ofthespecialtaxes, charges,leviesand assessments, authorizedorpermittedbythisCharter,forlocalimprovement,forthepublicwelfareexcept wheresuchexemptionisrequiredbylaworwhereCouncilhasthediscretiontoauthorizesuch exemptionand a majorityofCouncilvotesto approvesuchexemption. 11.08TownDepository TheprovisionsoftheStatelawsgoverningtheselectionanddesignationofaTowndepository areherebyadoptedasthelawgoverningtheselectionanddesignationofadepositoryofandfor theTown. Statelawreference– Depositoriesformunicipal funds,V.T.C.A.,LocalGovernmentCode,ch.105. 11.09JudicialNotice ThisChartershallbedeemedapublicact,andshallhavetheforceandeffectofagenerallaw, may be readin evidencewithout pleading or proof, andjudicial noticeshallbetakenthereofinall courtsand places,withoutfurtherproof. 11.10SeverabilityClause IfanysectionorpartofthisChartershallbeheldinvalidbyaCourtofcompetentjurisdiction, suchholdingshallnotaffecttheremainderofthisCharter,northecontextinwhichsuchsection orpartofsectionsoheldinvalidmayappear,excepttotheextentthatanyentiresection,orpart ofsection,maybeinseparablyconnectedinmeaningandeffect,withthesectionorpartof\[the\] sectiontowhichsuchholdingshalldirectlyapply.TheCharteristranslatedinSpanish.For purposesofinterpretationandenforcement,intheeventofconflict,theEnglishversionofthe Chartershallprevail. 11.11ConstructionofCharter TheprovisionsofthisChartershallbeconstruedforthepurposeofeffectingtheobjectsandends thereof.AllreferencestostatelaworlawsoftheStateofTexas,howeverexpressed,shallmean C-46 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesHome RuleCharter “aspresentlyenactedor hereinafter enacted.”Allgenderreferencesshallbeinterpretedtoinclude bothmasculine andfeminine. 11.12Renumber,Rename,Rearrange,Clerical,Typographicaland GrammaticalErrorCorrection TheCouncilshallhavethepower,byordinance,torenumber,renameandrearrangeallarticles, sectionsandparagraphsofthisCharter,oranyamendmentsthereto,andtocorrectclerical, typographical orgrammatical errorswithintheCharter, asitshall deem appropriate, providedthat suchactiondoesnotchangethemeaningoreffectofanyparthereof,and,uponthepassageof anysuchordinance,acopythereof,certifiedbytheTownSecretary,shallbeforwardedtothe Secretary of StateoftheStateofTexasforfiling. (Section11.12amendedbyMay11,2013election,effectedbyOrdinance2013-15,prop.16, adopted5/21/13) 11.13AmendmenttoCharter AmendmentstothisChartermaybeframedandsubmittedtothevotersoftheTowninthe manner providedby Statelaw. Stateconstitutionreference– Adoptionoramendmentofcharter,TexasConstitution,art.11,sec.5. Statelawreference– Adoptionoramendmentofcharter,V.T.C.A.,LocalGovernmentCode,sec.9.001et seq. 11.14CodeofEthics and Conduct;EthicsCommission (a)TheTownCouncilshalladoptbyordinanceacodeofethicsandconductthatisconsistent withtheprovisionsofthisCharterandapplicabletoelectedofficers,appointedboard, commission,and committeemembers, andemployees oftheTown. (b)TheTownCouncilshallestablishbyordinanceanindependentEthicsCommissionto administerandenforcetheCodeofEthicsandConductordinance.Nomemberofthe CommissionmayholdelectiveorappointedofficeundertheTownoranyothergovernmentor holdanypoliticalpartyoffice.TheTownCouncilshallappropriatesufficientfundstotheEthics Commissiontoenableittoperformthe dutiesassigned. (Section11.14addedbyMay9,2009election,effectedbyOrdinance2009-12,prop.21,adopted 5/18/09) 11.15CharterReviewCommission TheCouncilshallappointaCharterReviewCommissionatintervalsofnotmorethanseven(7) years.TheCommissionshallconsistofnine(9)qualifiedvotersoftheTown.Eachcouncil membershallappointonemembertoserveontheCharterReviewCommission,andremaining membersshallbeappointedbyvoteoftheCouncil.TheCommissionshallreviewtheTown Charter andmakeCharteramendmentrecommendations,where appropriate,thatwillhelpprotect C-47 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesHome RuleCharter orenhancetherights,powersandbenefitsofallTrophyClubresidents.Itshallbethedutyofthe CharterReviewCommissionto: (a)InquireintotheoperationoftheTowngovernmentundertheCharteranddetermine whether any provisionsrequirerevision.Tothisend,public hearingsmay be held; (b)Proposeanyrecommendationsitdeemsdesirabletoensurecompliancewiththis Charter; (c)ProposeamendmentstothisChartertoimproveitseffectiveapplicationtocurrent conditions; and (d)Reportitsfindings andpresentits proposed amendmentstotheTownCouncil. TheCouncilshallreceiveandhavepublishedintheTown’sofficialnewspapertheCharter ReviewCommission’sfinalreport.Itshallconsideranyrecommendationsand,ifany amendmentsarepresented,mayordertheamendmentoramendmentssubmittedtothevotersof theTown. Thetermofofficeof\[the\]Commissionshallbesix(6)monthsorlongerifextendedbythe Counciland,atthecompletionofsuchterm,areportoftheproceedingsoftheCommissionshall befiledwiththeTown Secretary and shall become publicrecord. (Section11.15addedbyMay9,2009election,effectedbyOrdinance2009-12,prop.22,adopted 5/18/09.FirstparagraphamendedbyMay11,2013election,effectedbyOrdinance2013-15, prop.17,adopted5/21/13;grammaticalerrorcorrectedbyOrdinance2015-43,sec.2.03,adopted 12/8/15) ArticleXII.TransitionalProvisions 12.01Interim MunicipalGovernment NothinginthisCharterexceptasotherwisespecificallyprovidedshallaffectorimpairtherights or privilegesof personswho areTown officers oremployeesatthetime ofitsadoption. 12.02Persons Serving onBoards,Commissions orCorporations Personsservingonanyboard,commissionorcorporationatthetimeoftheadoptionofthis Chartershallcontinuetoserveuntiltheirtermshallhaveexpiredoruntiltheirsuccessorsshall have qualified. 12.03EffectofthisCharter onExistingLaw Allordinances,resolutions,rulesandregulationsinforceintheTownonthe effectivedateofthis Charter,andnotinconflictwiththisCharter,shallremaininforceuntilaltered,amendedor repealed.Alltaxes,assessments,liens,encumbrancesanddemands,oforagainsttheTown,fixed orestablishedbeforeorontheeffectivedateofthisChartershallbevalidwhenproperlyfixedor establishedeitherunderthelawinforce atthetimeof beginningofsuchproceedingsorunderthe lawafterthe adoptionofthisCharter. C-48 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesHome RuleCharter 12.04ContinuanceofContracts,Franchises and SuccessionofRights AllcontractsincludingwithoutlimitationfranchisesenteredintobytheTownorforitsbenefit priortothetakingeffectofthisChartershallcontinueinfullforceandeffect.Public improvementsforwhichlegislativestepshave beentaken underlawsor ordinances existing atthe timethisChartertakeseffectmaybecarriedtocompletioninaccordancewiththeprovisionsof such existinglaws orordinances.Allsuits,taxes,penalties,forfeitures andall otherrights,claims, anddemands,whichhaveaccruedunderthelaws,heretoforeinforcegoverningtheTownshall belongtoandbevestedinandshallbeprosecutedbyandfortheuseandbenefitofthe corporationherebycreated,andshallnotinanywaybediminished,affectedorprejudicedbythe adoptionandtaking effectofthisCharter. 12.05SubmissionofChartertoVoters TheCharterCommissioninpreparingthisCharterconcludesthatitisimpracticabletosegregate eachsubjectsoastopermitavoteof“yes”or“no”onthesame,forthereasonthattheCharteris soconstructedthatinordertoenableittoworkandfunctionitisnecessarythatitshouldbe adoptedinitsentirety.Forthesereasons,theCharterCommissiondirectsthatthesaidCharterbe voteduponasawholeandthatitshallbesubmittedtothequalifiedvotersoftheTownatan electiontobe heldforthat purpose onTuesday,November 2, 2004. Notlessthanthirty days prior tosuchelection,theCouncilshall causetheTown Secretarytomail a copy ofthisChartertoeach qualifiedvoteroftheTownasappearsfromthelatestcertifiedlistofregisteredvoters.Ifa majorityofthequalifiedvotersvotinginsuchelectionshallvoteinfavoroftheadoptionofthis Charter,itshallimmediatelybecomethegoverninglawoftheTown,untilamendedorrepealed. Theform oftheballotforuseinsuch electionshallbeasfollows: FORTHEADOPTIONOFTHECHARTER AGAINSTTHEADOPTIONOFTHECHARTER C-49 CHAPTER1 GENERAL PROVISIONS ARTICLE 1.01 CODEOFORDINANCES.................................................................................1-7 Sec. 1.01.001Adoption................................................................................................1-7 Sec. 1.01.002Designationandcitationofcode...........................................................1-7 Sec. 1.01.003Catchlinesofarticles,divisions andsections........................................1-7 Sec. 1.01.004Definitions andrulesof construction.....................................................1-7 Sec. 1.01.005Severability of parts ofcode................................................................1-10 Sec. 1.01.006Repeal ofordinances...........................................................................1-10 Sec. 1.01.007Amendments or additionsto code.......................................................1-10 Sec. 1.01.008Supplementation of code.....................................................................1-10 Sec. 1.01.009General penaltyforviolations ofcode; continuingviolations.............1-11 ARTICLE 1.02 ADMINISTRATION........................................................................................1-12 Sec. 1.02.001Signature authority ofmayor and townmanager.......................................1-12 ARTICLE 1.03 TOWNCOUNCIL............................................................................................1-13 Division1.Generally...............................................................................................................1-13 Division2.Meetings and RulesofProcedure.........................................................................1-13 Sec. 1.03.031Authority.............................................................................................1-13 Sec. 1.03.032Generalrules........................................................................................1-13 Sec. 1.03.033Typesofmeetings................................................................................1-15 Sec. 1.03.034Chairman.............................................................................................1-15 Sec. 1.03.035Orderof business; agenda...................................................................1-16 Sec. 1.03.036Ordinances,resolutionsandmotions...................................................1-19 Sec. 1.03.037Rulesof decorum.................................................................................1-19 Sec. 1.03.038Parliamentarymotions andprecedence...............................................1-20 Sec. 1.03.039Creationofcommittees, boardsandcommissions..............................1-21 ARTICLE 1.05 CODEOFETHICSANDCONDUCT.............................................................1-22 Sec. 1.05.001Policy; applicability.............................................................................1-22 Sec. 1.05.002Principlesofconduct...........................................................................1-22 Sec. 1.05.003Definitions...........................................................................................1-23 Sec. 1.05.004Standards ofconduct; prohibited acts..................................................1-25 Sec. 1.05.005Disclosureofinterest; abstentionfromvoting....................................1-27 Sec. 1.05.006Ethicsreview commission...................................................................1-28 Sec. 1.05.007Dispositionofallegedviolations.........................................................1-29 Sec. 1.05.008Requestforreview ofallegations........................................................1-35 Sec. 1.05.009Culpability...........................................................................................1-35 Sec. 1.05.010False complaints..................................................................................1-35 Sec. 1.05.011Penalties...............................................................................................1-36 ARTICLE 1.06 EMERGENCYMANAGEMENT....................................................................1-36 Sec. 1.06.001Organization........................................................................................1-36 Sec. 1.06.002Powersand dutiesof emergencymanagement director......................1-36 Sec. 1.06.003Emergencymanagement plan..............................................................1-38 Sec. 1.06.004Interjurisdictionalprogram..................................................................1-38 Sec. 1.06.005Override...............................................................................................1-38 1-1 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter1:General Provisions Sec. 1.06.006Liability...............................................................................................1-38 Sec. 1.06.007Commitment offunds..........................................................................1-38 Sec. 1.06.008Offenses...............................................................................................1-39 Sec. 1.06.009Penalty.................................................................................................1-39 ARTICLE 1.07 RECORDS........................................................................................................1-39 Division1.Generally...............................................................................................................1-39 Division2.RecordsManagement...........................................................................................1-39 Sec. 1.07.031Policy...................................................................................................1-39 Sec. 1.07.032Definitions...........................................................................................1-40 Sec. 1.07.033Townrecords declared publicproperty...............................................1-41 Sec. 1.07.034Designationofrecordsmanagement officer........................................1-41 Sec. 1.07.035Recordsmanagement planto be developed; approvalof plan; authority ofplan................................................................................1-42 Sec. 1.07.036Duties ofrecordsmanagementofficer.................................................1-42 Sec. 1.07.037Records controlschedulesto be developed; approval;filingwith state....................................................................................................1-43 Sec. 1.07.038Implementation ofrecordscontrolschedules; destruction of recordsunderschedule......................................................................1-44 Sec. 1.07.039Destructionof unscheduledrecords....................................................1-44 Sec. 1.07.040Records center.....................................................................................1-44 Sec. 1.07.041Alternativestoragemethods................................................................1-44 Division2.OpenRecords........................................................................................................1-45 Sec. 1.07.061Use offacsimileorprotected documentformatfor providing information........................................................................................1-45 Sec. 1.07.062Thirty-six hourtimelimit....................................................................1-45 ARTICLE 1.08 PARKSANDRECREATION..........................................................................1-45 Division1.Generally...............................................................................................................1-45 Division2. Parks andRecreationBoard..................................................................................1-45 Sec. 1.08.031Definitions...........................................................................................1-45 Sec. 1.08.032Boardestablished;membership;meetings..........................................1-46 Sec. 1.08.033Powersand duties................................................................................1-47 Sec. 1.08.034Procedures...........................................................................................1-49 Division3. ParkRegulations...................................................................................................1-49 Sec. 1.08.061Park propertygenerally;prohibited acts..............................................1-49 Sec. 1.08.062Vehicularregulations...........................................................................1-51 Sec. 1.08.063Rollerskates,roller blades,in-lineskates,skateboards,coasters, scooters and bicycles.........................................................................1-52 Sec. 1.08.064Use oftobaccoproducts......................................................................1-52 Sec. 1.08.065Unshellednuts andseeds.....................................................................1-52 Sec. 1.08.066FreedomDog Park...............................................................................1-52 Sec. 1.08.067Exemptions..........................................................................................1-53 Division4.TrophyClub Park.................................................................................................1-53 PartI.InGeneral..................................................................................................................1-53 Sec. 1.08.091Definitions...........................................................................................1-53 Sec. 1.08.092Hours opento public;signage.............................................................1-55 Sec. 1.08.093Generalprohibitions............................................................................1-55 Sec. 1.08.094Exemptions..........................................................................................1-59 Sec. 1.08.095Adoption ofadditionalregulations......................................................1-59 1-2 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter1:General Provisions Sec. 1.08.096Operation ofvehiclesgenerally...........................................................1-59 Sec. 1.08.097All-terrainvehicles,motorcycles,mopeds and motor-driven cycles..1-60 Sec. 1.08.098Usagefees............................................................................................1-61 PartII. SpecialEvent Permit................................................................................................1-62 Sec. 1.08.121Application..........................................................................................1-62 Sec. 1.08.122Denial;conditionsorrestrictions.........................................................1-63 Sec. 1.08.123Appeals................................................................................................1-64 ARTICLE 1.09 SPECIALEVENTS..........................................................................................1-65 Sec. 1.09.001Definitions...........................................................................................1-65 Sec. 1.09.002Specialeventscoordinator...................................................................1-66 Sec. 1.09.003Permitrequired; exemptions................................................................1-67 Sec. 1.09.004Applicationforpermit.........................................................................1-68 Sec. 1.09.005Permitfee;reimbursable costs.............................................................1-69 Sec. 1.09.006Indemnification,insuranceand bonding.............................................1-70 Sec. 1.09.007Denial orrevocation ofpermit............................................................1-71 Sec. 1.09.008Appeals................................................................................................1-72 Sec. 1.09.009Number of events; hoursof operation;duration..................................1-73 Sec. 1.09.010Parkingrequirements;firelanes..........................................................1-73 Sec. 1.09.011Miscellaneousrequirements................................................................1-74 ARTICLE 1.10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION..............................................................1-75 Division1.Generally...............................................................................................................1-75 Division2. WaterConservationandDroughtResponse.........................................................1-75 PartI.InGeneral..................................................................................................................1-75 PartII.Lawn and LandscapeIrrigationConservation.........................................................1-75 Sec. 1.10.061Penalty.................................................................................................1-75 Sec. 1.10.062Restrictions..........................................................................................1-75 Sec. 1.10.063Rain-sensing devices andfreezegauges..............................................1-76 Sec. 1.10.064Variances.............................................................................................1-76 Sec. 1.10.065Appeals................................................................................................1-77 Sec. 1.10.066Exemptions..........................................................................................1-77 PartIII.DroughtContingency Plan.....................................................................................1-78 Sec. 1.10.091Policy, purpose andintent;applicability.............................................1-78 Sec. 1.10.092Policystatement;year-roundwatermanagement and conservationrequirements.................................................................1-78 Sec. 1.10.093Definitions...........................................................................................1-79 Sec. 1.10.094Enforcement;penalty...........................................................................1-81 Sec. 1.10.095Notificationof drought conditions......................................................1-81 Sec. 1.10.096Restrictions during Stage1..................................................................1-82 Sec. 1.10.097Restrictions during Stage2..................................................................1-84 Sec. 1.10.098Restrictions during Stage3..................................................................1-85 Sec. 1.10.099Terminationofrestrictions..................................................................1-86 \[Nextpageis 1-7.\] 1-3 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter1:General Provisions * ARTICLE 1.01 CODEOFORDINANCES Sec. 1.01.001Adoption ThereisherebyadoptedtheCodeofOrdinancesoftheTownofTrophyClub,Texas,as compiled,editedand published by FranklinLegal Publishing,Inc.(Ordinance adoptingCode) Sec. 1.01.002Designation and citationof code Theordinancesembracedinthischapterandthefollowingchapters,articlesandsectionsshall constitute and be designatedthe “CodeofOrdinances,Town ofTrophyClub,Texas,” and may be so cited.(OrdinanceadoptingCode) Sec. 1.01.003Catchlinesofarticles,divisionsandsections Thecatchlinesoftheseveralarticles,divisionsandsectionsofthiscodeareintendedasmere catchwordstoindicatethecontentsofthearticle,divisionorsectionandshallnotbedeemedor takentobetitlesofsucharticles,divisionsandsections,norasanypartofthearticles,divisions andsections,nor,unlessexpresslysoprovided,shalltheybesodeemedwhenanyofsuch articles,divisionsandsections,includingthecatchlines,areamendedorreenacted.(Ordinance adoptingCode) Statelawreference– Headingsofstatutes,V.T.C.A.,GovernmentCode,sec.311.024. Sec. 1.01.004Definitions and rulesofconstruction Intheconstructionofthiscodeandofallordinancesandresolutionspassedbythetowncouncil, thefollowingrulesshallbeobserved,unlesssuchconstructionwouldbeinconsistentwiththe manifestintent ofthetowncouncil: Generally.Wordsshallbeconstruedintheircommonandusualsignificanceunlessthecontrary isclearlyindicated. Computationoftime.Wheneveranoticeisrequiredtobegivenoranacttobedoneacertain lengthoftimebeforeanyproceedingshallbehad,thefirstdayisexcludedandthelastdayis included.IfthelastdayofanyperiodisaSaturday,Sunday,orlegalholiday,theperiodis extendedtoincludethenext daythatis not a Saturday,Sunday, orlegal holiday. Statelawreference– Computationoftime,V.T.C.A.,GovernmentCode,sec.311.014. Council.Whenevertheterm“council”or“towncouncil”or“thecouncil”isused,itshallmean thetown counciloftheTown ofTrophyClub,Texas. Statelawreference– Referencestomunicipalgoverningbodyandtomembersofmunicipalgoverning body,V.T.C.A.,LocalGovernmentCode,sec.21.002. County.Theterm“county”or“thiscounty”shallmeantheCountyofDentonand/ortheCounty ofTarrant,Texas. * Statelawreference– Authorityofmunicipalitytocodifyordinances,V.T.C.A.,LocalGovernmentCode, ch.53. 1-7 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter1:General Provisions Delegationofauthority.WheneveraprovisionofthisCodeofOrdinancesrequiresorauthorizes anofficeroremployeeofthetowntodosomeactorperformsomeduty,itshallbeconstruedto authorizesuchofficeroremployeetodesignate,delegateandauthorizesubordinatestoperform theactor duty unlesstheterms oftheprovisionspecifically designateotherwise. Gender.Awordimportingthemasculinegenderonlyshallextendandbeappliedtofemalesand tofirms, partnerships, associations and corporations,aswell astomales. Statelawreference– “Gender”defined,V.T.C.A.,GovernmentCode,sec.312.003(c). Jointauthority.Wordspurportingtogiveauthoritytothree(3)ormoreofficersorotherpersons shallbeconstruedasgivingsuchauthoritytoamajorityofsuchofficersorotherpersons,unless itisotherwise declared. Statelawreference– Grantsofauthority,V.T.C.A.,GovernmentCode,sec.312.004. May.Theword “may”is permissive. Statelawreference– Constructionofword“may,”V.T.C.A.,GovernmentCode,sec.311.016. Month.Theword “month”shallmean a calendarmonth. Statelawreference– “Month”defined,V.T.C.A.,GovernmentCode,sec.312.011. Must andshall.Eachismandatory. Statelawreference– Constructionofwords“must”and“shall,”V.T.C.A.,GovernmentCode,sec. 311.016. Number.Anywordimportingthesingularnumbershallincludetheplural,andanyword importingthe plural numbershallincludethesingular. Statelawreference– “Number,”V.T.C.A.,GovernmentCode,sec.312.003(b). .Theword“oath”shallbeconstruedtoincludeanaffirmationinallcasesinwhich,bylaw, Oath anaffirmationmaybesubstitutedforanoath,andinsuchcasesthewords“swear”and“sworn” shall beequivalenttothewords“affirm” and “affirmed.” Statelawreference– “Oath,”“swear”and“sworn”defined,V.T.C.A.,GovernmentCode,sec.312.011. Officialtimestandard.Whenevercertainhoursarenamedinthiscode,theyshallmeanstandard time or daylightsavingtime, asmay be in currentuseinthetown. Statelawreference– Standardtime,V.T.C.A.,GovernmentCode,sec.312.016. Or,and.Theword“or”mayberead“and,”andtheword“and”mayberead“or,”asthesense requiresit. Owner.Theword“owner,”appliedtoabuildingorland,shallincludeanypartowner,joint owner,tenantincommon,tenantinpartnership,jointtenantortenantbytheentiretyofthewhole or ofa partofsuch building orland. 1-8 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter1:General Provisions Person.Theword“person”shallextendandbeappliedtoassociations,corporations,firms, partnerships,organizations,businesstrusts,estates,trusts,andbodiespoliticandcorporate,as wellastoindividuals. Statelawreference– “Person”defined,V.T.C.A.,GovernmentCode,sec.311.005. Preceding,following.Theterms“preceding”and“following”meannextbeforeandnextafter, respectively. Statelawreference– “Preceding”defined,V.T.C.A.,GovernmentCode,sec.312.011. Property.Theword “property”shallmeanandincludereal and personalproperty. Statelawreference– “Property”defined,V.T.C.A.,GovernmentCode,sec.311.005. Realproperty.Theterm“realproperty”shallmeanandincludelands,tenementsand hereditaments. .Theword“sidewalk”shallmeanthatportionofastreetbetweenthecurblineandthe Sidewalk adjacent propertylineintendedforthe useof pedestrians. Signatureorsubscription.Asignatureorsubscriptionshallincludeamarkwhenapersoncannot write. Statelawreference– “Signature”and“subscribe”defined,V.T.C.A.,GovernmentCode,sec.312.011. .Theterm “thestate”or“thisstate”shall be construedtomeantheStateofTexas. State Street.Theword“street”shallhaveitscommonlyacceptedmeaningandshallincludehighways, sidewalks,alleys,avenues,recessedparkingareasandotherpublicrights-of-way,includingthe entireright-of-way. Tense.Words usedinthepastorpresenttenseincludethefuture,aswellasthepast and present. Statelawreference– “Tense,”V.T.C.A.,GovernmentCode,sec.312.003(a). .EachmeanstheTownofTrophyClub,Texas. Town and city Townadministrator,townmanager,townsecretary,chiefofpoliceorothertownofficers.The term“townadministrator,”“townmanager,”“townsecretary,”“chiefofpolice”orothertown officerordepartmentshallbeconstruedtomeanthetownadministrator,townmanager,town secretary,chiefofpoliceorsuchothermunicipalofficerordepartment,respectively,oftheTown ofTrophyClub,Texas. V.T.C.S.,V.T.P.C.,V.T.C.C.P.,V.T.C.A.SuchabbreviationsrefertothedivisionsofVernon’s TexasStatutesAnnotated. 1-9 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter1:General Provisions Writtenorinwriting.Theterm“written”or“inwriting”shallbeconstruedtoincludeany representation ofwords,letters, orfigures,whether by printing or otherwise. Statelawreference– “Written”or“inwriting”defined,V.T.C.A.,GovernmentCode,sec.312.011. Year.Theword“year”shallmean a calendaryear. Statelawreference– “Year”defined,V.T.C.A.,GovernmentCode,sec.312.011. (Ordinance adoptingCode) Sec. 1.01.005Severabilityof partsofcode Itisherebydeclaredtobetheintentionofthetowncouncilthatthesections,paragraphs, sentences,clausesandphrasesofthiscodeareseverable,andifanyphrase,clause,sentence, paragraphorsectionofthiscodeshallbedeclaredunconstitutionalbythevalidjudgmentor decreeofanycourtofcompetentjurisdiction,suchunconstitutionalityshallnotaffectanyofthe remainingphrases,clauses,sentences,paragraphsandsectionsofthiscode,sincethesamewould havebeenenactedbythetowncouncilwithouttheincorporationinthecodeofanysuch unconstitutionalphrase,clause,sentence, paragraphorsection.(OrdinanceadoptingCode) Statelawreference– Severabilityofstatutes,V.T.C.A.,GovernmentCode,sec.312.013. Sec. 1.01.006Repealof ordinances Therepealofanordinanceoranyportionthereofshallnotrepealtherepealingclauseofan ordinanceorreviveanyordinancewhichhasbeenpreviouslyrepealed.(Ordinanceadopting Code) Statelawreference– Effectof repealofstatutes,V.T.C.A.,GovernmentCode,sec.311.030. Sec. 1.01.007Amendments or additionsto code Allordinancesofageneralandpermanentnature,andamendmentstosuchordinances,hereafter enactedorpresentedtothetowncouncilforenactment,shallbedrafted,sofaraspossible,as specificamendmentsof,oradditionsto,theCodeofOrdinances.Amendmentstothiscodeshall bemadebyreferencetothechapterandsectionofthecodewhichistobeamended,and additionsshallbearanappropriatedesignationofchapter,articleandsection;provided,however, thefailuretodososhallinnowayaffectthevalidityorenforceabilityofsuchordinances. (Ordinance adoptingCode) Sec. 1.01.008Supplementationofcode (a)Bycontractorbytownpersonnel,supplementstothiscodeshallbepreparedandprinted wheneverauthorizedordirectedbythetowncouncil.Asupplementtothecodeshallincludeall substantivepermanentandgeneralpartsofordinancespassedbythetowncouncilduringthe periodcoveredbythesupplementandallchangesmadetherebyinthecode.Thepagesofa supplementshallbesonumberedthattheywillfitproperlyintothecodeandwill,where necessary,replacepagesthathavebecomeobsoleteorpartiallyobsolete,andthenewpagesshall besopreparedthat,whentheyhavebeeninserted,the codewillbe currentthroughthedateofthe adoptionofthelatest ordinanceincludedinthesupplement. 1-10 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter1:General Provisions (b)Inpreparingasupplementtothiscode,allportionsofthecodewhichhavebeenrepealed shall beexcludedfromthecode by omissionthereoffromreprintedpages. (c)Whenpreparingasupplementtothiscode,thecodifier(meaningtheperson,agencyor organizationauthorizedtopreparethesupplement)maymakeformal,nonsubstantivechangesin ordinancesandpartsofordinancesincludedinthesupplement,insofarasitisnecessarytodoso to embodytheminto a unified code. Forexample,thecodifiermay: (1)Organizetheordinancematerialinto appropriatesubdivisions; (2)Provideappropriatecatchlines,headingsandtitlesforarticles,sectionsandother subdivisionsofthecodeprintedinthesupplementandmakechangesinsuch catchlines, headings andtitles; (3)Assignappropriatenumberstoarticles,sectionsandothersubdivisionstobeinserted inthecodeand,wherenecessarytoaccommodatenewmaterial,changeexisting articleorsectionorothersubdivision numbers; (4)Changethewords“thisordinance”orwordsofthesamemeaningto“thischapter,” “thisarticle,”“thissection,” “thissubsection,”etc.,asthecasemay be; and (5)Makeothernonsubstantivechangesnecessarytopreservetheoriginalmeaningof ordinancematerialinsertedintothecode,butinnocaseshallthecodifiermakeany changeinthemeaningoreffectofordinancematerialincludedinthesupplementor already embodiedinthe code. (Ordinance adoptingCode) Sec. 1.01.009Generalpenaltyforviolationsof code;continuing violations (a)Wheneverinthiscodeorinanyordinanceofthetownanactisprohibitedorismadeor declaredtobeunlawfuloranoffenseoramisdemeanororwheneverinthiscodeorsuch ordinancethedoingofanyactisrequiredorthefailuretodoanyactisdeclaredtobeunlawful, andnospecificpenaltyisprovidedtherefor,theviolationofanysuchprovisionofthiscodeor anysuch ordinanceshallbe punished by a fine ofnotexceedingfive hundreddollars($500.00). (b)Afineorpenaltyfortheviolationofarule,ordinanceorpoliceregulationthatgovernsfire safety,zoningorpublichealthandsanitation,includingthedumpingofrefuse,maynotexceed twothousand dollars($2,000.00). (c)Apersonconvictedofanoffenseundertitle7,subtitleC,TransportationCode(the UniformActRegulatingTrafficonHighways)forwhichanotherpenaltyisnotprovidedshallbe punishedbyafineofnotlessthanonedollar($1.00)ormorethantwohundreddollars($200.00) plussuchother penaltiesand costsasmay be providedbysuchsubtitleC. (d)Unlessotherwisespecificallystatedinthiscode,anyviolationofthiscodeorofany ordinancethatispunishablebyafinethatdoesnotexceedfivehundreddollars($500.00)does notrequireaculpablementalstate,andaculpablementalstateisherebynotrequiredtoprove anysuch offense.Unless otherwisespecificallystatedinthiscode, anyviolationofthis code orof 1-11 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter1:General Provisions anyordinancethatispunishablebyafinethatexceedsfivehundreddollars($500.00)shall require a culpablementalstate. (e)Nopenaltyshallbegreaterorlessthanthepenaltyprovidedforthesameorasimilar offenseunderthelaws ofthestate. (f)Unlessotherwisestatedinthis code orin any ordinance, each day anyviolationofthis code or ofany ordinanceshall continueshall constitute a separateoffense. (g)Intheeventthatanysuchviolationisdesignatedasanuisanceundertheprovisionsofthis code,suchnuisancemaybesummarilyabatedbythetown.Inadditiontothepenaltyprescribed above,thetownmaypursueotherremediessuchasabatementofnuisances,injunctivereliefand revocationoflicenses or permits. (Ordinance adoptingCode) Statelawreferences– Penaltiesforviolations,V.T.C.A.,LocalGovernmentCode,sec.54.001;penaltyfor classCmisdemeanor,V.T.C.A.,PenalCode,sec.12.23;requirementofculpability,V.T.C.A.,PenalCode, sec.6.02. * ARTICLE 1.02 ADMINISTRATION Sec. 1.02.001Signatureauthorityofmayorandtownmanager (a)Mayor.Themayorofthetownordesignee(hereinafter“mayor”)isherebyauthorizedto executeall documents asauthorized bythetown’s homerule charter. (b)Townmanager.Thefollowingcontractsmaybeenteredintoandexecutedonbehalfofthe townbythetownmanagerordesignee(hereinafter“townmanager”)withoutfurthercouncil authorization: (1)Contractsforthepurchaseofgoodsorservicesequaltoorlessthantwenty-five thousanddollars($25,000.00)forwhichfundshavebeenbudgetedoranticipatedin thefiscalyear duringwhich paymentisdue; (2)Contractsforthepurchaseofgoodsorservicesinexcessoftwenty-fivethousand dollars($25,000.00)forwhichfundshavebeenbudgetedinthefiscalyearduring whichpaymentisdueandwhicharepurchasedfromacooperativepurchasing vendorapprovedbyresolutioninaccordancewiththetown’sprocurementpolicies and procedures; (3)Contractsforgoodsorserviceswhichdonotrequireanexpenditureoffundsand whicharedeterminednecessaryfortheefficientoperationofthetownandthe implementation ofthefinalbudget; (4)Contractsfortheuseoftown-ownedfacilities; * Charterreferences– Formofgovernment,section1.02;powersofthetown,articleII;administrative services,article IV;fiscalyear,section9.01. 1-12 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter1:General Provisions (5)Anindividualcontractchangeorderforanamountoftenthousanddollars ($10,000.00)orlessormultiplecontractchangeorderswithacumulativetotalof twenty-fivethousand dollars($25,000.00)orless; (6)Settlement agreements after approvalbythetown council; (7)Contractsforpurchasesmadepursuanttotheemergencymanagementpolicyand procedureforthetownin effectatthetime ofthe purchase; and (8)Contractsforwhichthetowncouncilhasotherwiseexpresslyprovidedauthorization forexecution bythetownmanager. (Ordinance 2011-22 adopted 6/6/11) * ARTICLE 1.03 TOWNCOUNCIL Division 1. Generally Secs. 1.03.001–1.03.030Reserved † Division 2.Meetings andRulesofProcedure Sec. 1.03.031Authority Pursuanttosection3.11ofthehomerulecharterofthetown,thetowncouncilshalldetermineits ownrulesofprocedure.(2006Code,ch.1,sec.6.01(A).Seeendofthisdivisionforfullhistory forthisdivision.) Sec. 1.03.032Generalrules (a)Meetingstobepublic.Allofficialmeetingsofthetowncouncilandallsessionsofa subcommitteeofthetowncouncilconsistingofaquorumofthecouncilshallbepublicunless otherwisespecified by council. (b)Quorum.Thegoverningbodyofthetown consistsofamayorandsix(6) councilmembers. Attendanceatacouncilmeetingbyfour(4)oftheseven(7)membersofthetowncouncil constitutes aquorumforthe purposeof aregular orspecialmeeting. Charterreference– Quorum,section3.12. .Asspecifiedinthetowncharter,shouldamemberofthetowncouncilfailto (c)Attendance attendthreeconsecutiveregularmeetingswithoutbeingexcusedbythecouncil,his/heroffice maybedeclaredforfeitedbythecouncil.Amemberofthetowncouncilwhoisunabletoattenda councilmeetingshallnotifythetownsecretaryofhis/herinabilitytoattendthemeetingandshall provideanexplanationoftheconflictorotherreasonthatpreventshis/herattendance.Noticeto * Charterreferences– Council,articleIII;nominationsandelections,articleV;recall,articleVI;initiative and referendum,articleVII. † Charterreference– Rulesofthecouncil,section3.11. Statelawreference– Openmeetings,V.T.C.A.,GovernmentCode,ch.551. 1-13 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter1:General Provisions thetownsecretaryshallbeprovidedassoonaspracticableafterthememberbecomesawarethat he/shewillbeabsent.Thetownsecretaryshallnotifythecounciloftheabsencepriortothe beginning ofthecouncilmeetingfromwhichthememberwillbeabsent. Charterreference– Forfeitureofoffice,section3.04. (d)Misconduct.Thetowncouncilmaypunishitsownmembersformisconductasauthorized bystatelawandtown charter. (e)Minutesoftowncouncilmeetings.Anaccountofallproceedingsofthetowncouncilshall bekeptbythetownsecretaryandshallbeenteredintoabookconstitutingtheofficialrecordof thetown council. (f)Questionstocontainonesubject.Allquestionssubmittedforavoteshallcontainonlyone subject.Iftwoormorepointsareinvolved,anymembermayrequireadivision,ifthequestion reasonably admits ofa division. (g)Righttofloor.Anytowncouncilmemberdesiringtospeakshallberecognizedbythe chairman/mayor.Nomembershallbeallowedtospeakmorethanonceonanyonesubjectuntil everymemberwishingtospeakshall havespoken. (h)Townmanager.Thetownmanager or assistanttownmanager or actingtownmanager,shall attendallmeetingsofthetowncouncilunlessexcusedbythemayorortowncouncil.Thetown manager,assistanttownmanager,oractingtownmanagermaymakerecommendationstothe towncouncilandshallhavetherighttotakepartinalldiscussionsofthetowncouncil,butshall havenovote.Thetownmanagermayplaceanitemfordiscussionand/oractiononthecouncil agenda. .Thetownattorneyoractingtownattorney,shallattendallmeetingsofthe (i)Townattorney towncouncilunlessexcusedbythemayorortowncouncilandshall,uponrequest,givean opinion,eitherwrittenororal,onquestionsoflaw.Thetownattorneyshallactasthetown council’sparliamentarian. (j)Townsecretary.Thetownsecretaryoractingtownsecretary,shallattendallmeetingsof thetown council unless excused bythemayor ortown council, and shallkeeptheofficialminutes and performsuch otherduties asmay be requestedofhim/her bythetown council. (k)Officersandemployees.Anyofficeroremployeeofthetown,whenrequestedbythetown manager,shallattend anymeeting ofthetowncouncil.Ifrequestedtodoso bythetownmanager, theymay presentinformationrelatingtomatters beforethetowncouncil. .Robert’sRulesofOrderNewlyRevised,asamendedbythecouncil,shall (l)Rulesoforder governthe proceedings ofthetowncouncil. (m)Suspensionofrules.Anyprovisionoftheserulesmaybetemporarilysuspendedbyatwo- thirdsvoteofallmembersofthetowncouncilinattendance.Thevoteonanysuchsuspension shall betaken by a show ofhandsand enteredintotherecord. 1-14 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter1:General Provisions (n)Amendmenttorules.Theserulesmaybeamended,ornewrulesadoptedwithafavorable votebyfour(4)membersofthetowncouncilinattendance,providedthattheproposed amendmentsornewrulesshallhavebeenintroducedintotherecordatapriortowncouncil meeting. (2006Code, ch.1,sec. 6.01(B). See endofthis divisionforfullhistoryforthisdivision.) Sec. 1.03.033Typesofmeetings (a)Regularmeetings.Thetowncouncilshallmeetinthecouncil/boardroomattheMunicipal UtilityDistrictBuilding,100MunicipalDrive,TrophyClub,Texas,onthesecondandfourth Tuesdayofeachmonthandeachmeetingshallcommenceatthetimeandplacepostedonthe agendaforthatmeeting. (b)Specialmeetings.Specialmeetingsmaybecalledbythemayororbyanythree(3) membersofthetowncouncil.The callforaspecialmeetingshallbefiledwiththetownsecretary inwrittenform,exceptthatannouncementofaspecialmeeting,duringanyregularmeetingat whichallmembersarepresent,shallbesufficientnoticeofsuchspecialmeeting.Thecallfora specialmeetingshallspecifythedayandthehourofthespecialmeeting,andshalllistthesubject orsubjectstobeconsidered.Nospecialmeetingshallbehelduntilatleast72hoursafterthecall isissuedorwithintwo(2)hoursforanemergencymeeting.Onlysuchbusinessmaybe transacted ataspecialmeeting asmay be listedinthecallforsaidmeeting or asincidentthereto. (c)Emergencymeetings.Incaseofemergencyorurgentpublicnecessity,whichshallbe expressedinnoticeofthemeeting,anemergencymeetingshallbecalledbythechairman/mayor orontheapplicationofthree(3)membersofthetowncouncil,anditshallbesufficientifthe noticeis postedtwo(2) hours beforethemeetingis convened. (d)Recessedmeetings.Anymeetingofthetowncouncilmayberecessedtoalatertime, providedthat norecessshall beforalonger periodthan untilthenextregularmeeting. (e)Public hearings. (1)Allmeetingsshallbeheldinfullcompliancewiththeprovisionsofstatelawand codesofthetown.Anypartyininterestmayappearinhis/herownbehalforbe represented by counseloragent. (2)Thetownsecretaryshallsetpublichearingdatesforthetowncouncilasrequested, beresponsiblefortimelyadvertisingintheofficialnewspaper,andnotifyinterested parties accordingtorequirements ofthetown council. (2006Code, ch.1,sec. 6.01(C). See endofthis divisionforfullhistoryforthisdivision.) Charterreferences– Meetingsofthecouncil,section3.09;specialmeetings,section3.10. Sec. 1.03.034Chairman (a)Designation.Themayor,ifpresent,shallpresideaschairmanatallmeetingsofthetown council.Intheabsenceofthemayor,themayorpro-temshallpreside.Intheabsenceofboththe mayor and themayor pro-tem,thetown councilshallelecta chairman. 1-15 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter1:General Provisions (b)Calltoorder.Themeetingsofthetowncouncilshallbecalledtoorderbythemayor,orin hisabsence,bythemayorpro-tem.Intheabsenceofboththemayorandthemayorpro-tem,the meetingshall becalledtoorderbythetownsecretary. (c)Preservationoforder.Thechairmanshallpreserveorderanddecorum,prevent personalitiesfrombecominginvolvedindebateandconfinemembersindebatetothequestion underdiscussion. (d)Points of order. (1)Amembermayinterruptdebateforimmediateconsiderationofquestionsrelatingto rightsandprivilegesoftheassembly.Thechairman/mayorwilldecidethequestion ormayrefertothetownattorneyforaruling.Thechairman/mayor’sdecisionis subjecttoappealtothetown council. (2)Amemberofthecouncilmayappealarulingofthechairbyobtainingthefloorand stating,“IappealfromtherulingoftheChair.”Thepersonappealingcaninterrupta speakerwhohasthefloor.Ifanothermembersecondstheappeal,theprocedureisas follows:themayor/chairputsthequestiontothemembersforavote.Thequestion cannotbeamendedanditisdebatableunlesstheimmediatelypendingquestionisnot debatable,thepurposeofthevoteistodecidewhetherthechair’srulingshouldbe sustained.Themayor/chairisentitledtospeakfirstandlastinanydiscussionabout theappealorhis/herdecision.Amajorityvoteisrequiredtooverturnthedecisionof thechair,andthe questioncan bereconsidered. (e)Questionstobestated.Thechairmanshallstateallquestionssubmittedforavoteand announcetheresult.The announcementoftheresultwillincludethenumberofvotesfor,number ofvotesagainst andabstentions,orstateifunanimous. (f)Substitutionofchairman.Thechairmanmaycallanyothermembertotakehisplaceinthe chair,suchsubstitutionnotto continuebeyond adjournment. (2006Code, ch.1,sec. 6.01(D). See endofthis divisionforfullhistoryforthisdivision.) Sec. 1.03.035Orderof business; agenda (a)Agenda.Thebusinessofeachmeetingshallbeascontainedintheagendaintheorder establishedbythemayor.Thetownsecretaryshallpreparetheagenda.Theagendashallbea listingoftopicstobeconsideredbythetowncouncilanddeliveredtomembersofthetown councileachThursdayprecedingtheTuesdaymeetingtowhichitpertains.Theagendamay provideforaworksessionimmediatelyprecedingthecommencementofthecouncilmeetingin ordertoallowcouncildiscussionandquestionsrelatedtooneormoreoftheitemspostedonthe agenda. .Theagendashallprovidea (b)Presentations bymembersoftowncouncil;future agendaitems timewhenthemayororanytowncouncilmembermaybringbeforethetowncouncilany businessthatthetowncouncilmemberbelievesshouldbedeliberateduponbythetowncouncil atafuturemeetingofthetowncouncil.However,pursuanttothetown charter,beforeanyitemis placedfordiscussionand/oractiononafuturetowncouncilagenda,arequestforitsplacement ontheagendashallbemadebyeitherthemayororbyanytwo(2)councilmembers.These mattersneednotbespecificallylistedontheagenda,butdiscussionandformalactiononsuch 1-16 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter1:General Provisions mattersshallbedeferreduntilasubsequenttowncouncilmeetingprovidedthattherequirements of chapter 551TexasGovernmentCode have beenmet. Charterreference– Agenda,section3.11(b). (c)Requestforagendaitembychairperson.Achairpersonofacouncilappointedboard, commission,corporation,orotherappointedbodyrequestingthatanitembeplacedonthe councilagendafordiscussionand/oractionshallpresentsuchrequesttothetownmanagerin writinginthetimeframesetforthinsubsection(d) below. (d)Deadlineforsubmissionofagendaitems.Asubjectforthetowncouncil’sconsideration shallbesubmittedtothetownsecretary’sofficeinwritingnotlaterthan5:00 p.m.onMonday,(7 days prior)tothemeeting atwhichthesubjectisto beconsidered. (e)Presentationbycitizensorrepresentative(s)oforganizedgroups;citizenpresentations. Presentationsbycitizensatthecitizenspresentationsegmentofacouncilmeeting,withor withoutprior notification,shall belimitedtoatotal offour(4)minutes. (f)Presentationbycitizensorrepresentative(s)oforganizedgroups;agendaitems. Presentationsbycitizens,withorwithoutpriornotification,shallbelimitedtoatotalofsix minutes.Foritemsontheagenda,thespeakerwillbelimitedtofour(4)minutesoftimeto completehis/hercommentspriortocouncildiscussionandtwo(2)minutesoftimesubsequentto councildiscussionbutbeforethechaircallsforavote.Thedesignatedtimekeepershallmaintain thetimeandadvisethespeakerwhenhis/hertimehasexpired.Thespeakershallthencomplete hissentenceandtakehis/herseat.Apersonmaynotgivehis/herspeakingtimetoanother. Personswishingtoexpresstheirpositiononanagendaitembutwhodonotwishtospeakshall completeaspeaker’scardandindicatetheirsupportoropposition.Thenameandrespective position ofsuchperson(s)shall bereadintotherecord. (g)Rulesofconductapplicabletocitizen’spresentationsforagendaitems,citizen’s presentations,andforpublic hearings. (1)Eachpersonaddressingthecouncilshallstepuptothemicrophone,shallgivehisor hernameandaddressinanaudibletoneofvoicefortherecord.Ifrepresentingan organizedgroup,thespeakershallidentifythegrouprepresented.Allremarksshall beaddressedtothecouncilasabody,andnottoanymemberthereof.Noperson, otherthantownstaff,membersofthecouncilandthepersonhavingthefloor,shall bepermittedtoenterintoanydiscussion,eitherdirectlyorthroughthemembersof thecouncil.Noquestionsshallbeaskedofthecouncilmembers,exceptthroughthe presiding officer. (2)Allcitizensshallrefrainfromprivateconversationsinthechamberwhilethetown councilisinsession. (3)Citizensattendingtowncouncilmeetingsshallobservethesamerulesofpriority, decorum,andgoodconductapplicabletotheadministrativestaff.Anypersons makingpersonal,impertinent,orslanderousremarks,orwhobecomesboisterous whileaddressingthetowncouncilorwhileattendingthetowncouncilmeeting,shall beremovedfromtheroomifthechiefofpolice(orhisrepresentative)issodirected bythemayor/chairman,andsuchpersonshallbebarredfromfurtheraudiencebefore thetown council duringthatsession ofthetowncouncil. 1-17 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter1:General Provisions (4)Unauthorizedremarksfromtheaudience,stampingoffeet,whistles,yellsandsimilar demonstrationsshallnotbepermittedbythemayor/chairman,whoshalldirectthe chiefof policetoremovesuch offendersfromtheroom. (5)Incasethechairmanshallfailtoact,anyotherofthetowncouncilmaymoveto requirethechairtoenforcetherules,andtheaffirmativevoteofamajorityofall members presentofthetown councilshallrequirethepresiding officertoact. (6)Noplacards,bannersorsignsofanykindshallbepermittedinthecouncilchamber unlessexhibits,displaysandvisualaidsareusedinconnectionwithpresentationsto thetowncouncil,providedthatsuchexhibits,displaysandvisualsaidsdonotdisrupt themeeting. (h)Writtencommunicationsto council. (1)General.Interestedparties,ortheirauthorizedrepresentatives,mayaddressthe councilbywrittencommunicationinregardtoanymatterconcerningthetown’s businessor overwhichthecouncilhascontrol atanytime. (2)Agendaitems.Awrittencommunicationrelativetoanitempostedforconsideration onatowncouncilagendamaybesubmittedbydirectmailtothecouncilorby deliveryofthecommunicationtothetownsecretaryatleastfour(4)hourspriorto thetimeforcommencementofthetowncouncilmeetingatwhichanitemwillbe discussed.Upontimelyreceiptofacommunication,thetownsecretaryshall distributecopiestoeachofthecouncilmembersandshallmakecopiesavailablefor publicreviewatadesignatedlocationinthecouncilchambers.Thenamesofthose submittingthecommunicationandthetopicaddressedwillbeenteredintotherecord withoutthenecessityforreadingaslongassufficientcopiesareavailableatthe meetingforreview bymembersoftheaudience/public. .Mattersrequiringthecouncil’sattentionwhichmayhave (i)Presentationsbytownmanager developedsincethedeadlinefordeliveryofthewrittencommunicationtothecouncilmaybe presentedorallybythetownmanagerforinformationalpurposesonlyinaccordancewithchapter 551TexasGovernmentCode. (j)Requestsforresearchorinformation.Themayorandindividualcouncilmembersmay requestinformationorresearchfromthetownstaffonagiventopicthroughthetownmanager whowillmakeallmembersofcouncilawareofthespecialrequest,asitmaybeofinterestto themaswell.Accordingly,thetownmanagerwillprovidetheresultsoftherequesttoall membersofcouncil.Intheeventthetownmanagerbelieveshecannotrespondinatimely manner,heandthemembersofcouncilwill coordinateareasonableandresponsibletimeframein whichto expecttheresultswithout undulyinterferingwithother activitiesof higher priority. .Themayorandcouncilmembersexpectthe (k)Notificationofsignificantactivitiesorevents townmanagertonotifythem,andprovideperiodicupdatesregardingsignificantactivitiesor eventsinthetownrelatedtonaturalormanmadedisasters,majorcriminalactivity,accidents involvingtown property, or deathinvolvingtownstaff/employees. 1-18 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter1:General Provisions (l)Seatingarrangement.Thetownmanager,townsecretary,andtownattorneyshalloccupy therespectiveseatsinthecouncilchamberassignedtothembythechairman/mayor,butanytwo (2)ormore ofthetowncouncilmay exchangeseats. (2006Code, ch.1,sec. 6.01(E). See end ofthisdivisionforfullhistoryforthisdivision.) Sec. 1.03.036Ordinances, resolutionsandmotions (a)Printedortypewrittenform.Allordinancesandresolutionsshallbepresentedtothetown councilonlyinwrittenform. (b)Townattorneytoapprove.Allordinancesandresolutionsshallbeapprovedastoformand legality bythetownattorney. (c)Distributionofordinances.Thetownsecretaryshallpreparecopiesofallproposed ordinancesfordistributiontoallmembersofthetowncouncilatthemeetingatwhichthe ordinanceisintroduced, oratsuchearliertime asis expedient. (d)Recordingofvotes.Theshowofhandsshallbetakenandentereduponthepassageofall ordinances andresolutionsand enteredintothe officialrecordofthe council. (e)Voterequiredforapproval.Approvalofeveryordinance,resolution,ormotionshall requirethe affirmativevote offour(4)ofthemembers ofthetown councilin attendance. (f)Mayoralvote.Themayorshall have a voteonallmattersbeforethecouncil. (g)Conflictofinterest.Shouldanypersononthetowncouncilhaveaconflictofinterest pursuanttoanystatelawsand/ortownordinancesregulatingconflictsofinterestwithregardto anitemonthecouncilagenda,suchpersonshallopenlydeclaretheconflictbeforethediscussion proceeds,shallcompleteanaffidavitasrequiredbystatelaw,andshallbeprohibitedfrom participatinginthe discussion orvoteontheitem. (h)Abstentionfromvoting.Shouldanypersononthetowncouncilabstainfromvotingonan agendaitemwherenoconflictofinterestunderstatelawand/ortownordinanceexists,the person’svoteshall berecorded asa negativevoteintheminutesofthe councilmeeting. (2006Code, ch.1,sec. 6.01(F). See end ofthisdivisionforfullhistoryforthisdivision.) Charterreferences– Procedureforenactingordinancesandresolutions,section3.16;conflictofinterest andabstention,section3.20. Sec. 1.03.037Rulesof decorum (a)Recognitionbychairman/mayor.Nopersonshalladdressthetowncouncilwithoutfirst beingrecognized bythe chairman/mayor. (b)Order.Whilethecouncilisinsession,themembersmustpreserveorderanddecorum,and amembershallneither,byconversationorotherwise,delayorinterrupttheproceedingsorthe peaceofthetowncouncilnordisturbanymemberwhilespeakingorrefusetoobeytheordersof thechairman/mayor.Membersofthetowncouncilshallnotleavetheirseatsduringameeting withoutfirstobtainingthepermission ofthe chairman/mayor. 1-19 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter1:General Provisions (c)Chairman/mayormaydebate.Thechairman/mayormaymoveonlytosuchlimitationsof debateasaretherightsandprivilegesofatowncouncilmemberbyreasonofhisactingasthe chairman/mayor.Ifthechairman/mayorisengagedindebateandisabusinghispositionas chairman,attheinsistenceofanythree(3)councilmembers,thechairman/mayormembermust relinquishthe chairinaccordancewithprovisions ofRobert’sRules ofOrderNewlyRevised. (d)Gettingthefloor,improperreferencestobeavoided.Everymemberdesiringtospeakshall addressthechair,anduponrecognitionbythechairman/mayorshallconfinehimself/herselfto the questions underdebate,avoiding all personalities andinappropriatelanguage. (e)Interruptions.Amember,oncerecognized,shallnotbeinterruptedwhenspeakingunlessit betocallthemembertoorder,orashereinotherwiseprovided.Ifamember,whilespeaking,is calledtoorder,thetowncouncilmembershallceasespeakinguntilthequestionoforderbe determined and,ifinorder,thetown councilmembershall be permittedto proceed. (2006Code, ch.1,sec. 6.01(G). See endofthis divisionforfullhistoryforthisdivision.) Sec. 1.03.038Parliamentarymotionsand precedence (a)Discussionofitems.Eachagendaitemshallbeconsideredopenfordiscussionwhenthat itemisannouncedbythechairman/mayor.Ifamemberwishestochallengeanagendaitemon thebasisthattheitemisnotapropertopicforcouncil discussion,suchmembershallstatethathe orshe“objectstotheconsiderationofthequestion.”Thisactiondoesnotrequireasecond.When the objectionismade,thechairman/mayorshallimmediately callthe question:“willthe assembly considerthisquestion?”if2/3ofthemembersvote“no,”thequestioncannotbeintroduced.An objectiontoconsiderationofaquestionmustbemadewhentheitemisfirstintroducedand beforeithasbeendebated.Amotionforappropriateactionshallbemadeafterdiscussionofan item has beenconcluded. .Afterobtainingtheflooramotioncanbemadebeforetheassemblyonthe (b)Motions particularsubjectofdiscussion.A“second”tothemotionmustbemadebyanothertowncouncil memberwithinareasonablebutbrieftimeperiod.Withouta“second”themotiondies.Nomain motion can bemadewhenanothermotionispending. (c)Withdrawalofmotions.Amotionmaybewithdrawn,ormodified,byitsmoverwithout askingpermissionuntilthemotionhasbeenstatedbythechairman/mayor.Ifthemovermodifies hismotion,thepersonwhosecondsthemotionmaywithdrawhissecond.Afterthequestionhas beenstated,themovershall neitherwithdrawit normodifyitwithoutthe consentofthe council. .Inprinciple,thechairman/mayormuststatethequestiononamotion (d)Statingthequestion immediatelyafterithasbeenmadeandseconded,unlessthecouncilmemberisobligatedtorule thatthemotionis outof orderorifthewordingisnotclear. (e)Amendmentstomotions.Nomotionorpropositionofasubjectdifferentfromthatunder considerationshallbeadmittedundercolorofamendment.Amotiontoamendanamendment shall beinorder, but oneto amend an amendmenttoan amendmentshall not bein order. (f)Debate.Debatemustbelimitedtothemeritsoftheimmediatelypendingquestionasstated bythe chairand by authority ofthechairman/mayor. 1-20 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter1:General Provisions (g)Callingforthequestion by chair- ending debate. (1)Thechairman/mayormay“callforthequestion”withoutavoteifdebateappearsto have closed andifthere are no objections by any councilmember. (2)Amotionforthepreviousquestion(callthequestion)maynotinterruptaspeaker whohasthefloor,mustbemadeandseconded,isnotdebatable,cannotbeamended, requiresanaffirmative,two-thirdsvoteofmemberspresenttopassandinthis assemblycannotbereconsidered.Additionally,inordertoprotectthedemocratic process,anycouncilmemberormemberofthepublicwhoisonrecordtospeak beforethemotionismadewillbepermittedtospeakbeforethevoteistakenonthe motionforthe previous question. (2006Code, ch.1,sec. 6.01(H). See endofthis divisionforfullhistoryforthisdivision.) Sec. 1.03.039Creationof committees,boards andcommissions (a)Ad-hoccommittees.Thecouncilmay,astheneedarises,authorizetheappointmentof“ad hoc”committees.Exceptwhereotherwisespecificallyprovided,themayorshallappointthe membersofthe“adhoc”committees,subjecttotheapprovalofthetowncouncil.Anycommittee socreatedshallceasetoexistupontheaccomplishmentofthespecialpurposeforwhichitwas createdorwhen abolishedby amajorityvote ofthetown council. (b)Citizenboards,commissions,corporations,andotherappointedbodies.Thetowncouncil maycreateboards,commissions,corporationsandothercouncilappointedbodiestoassistinthe conductoftheoperationofthetowngovernmentwithsuchdutiesasthecouncilmayspecify. Membershipsandselectionofmembersshallbeasprovidedinaccordancewiththeguidelinesin thehandbookforelectedandappointedofficials,asamendedfromtimetotime.Anysuch appointedbodiessocreatedshallceasetoexistupontheaccomplishmentofthespecialpurpose forwhichitwascreated,orwhenabolishedbyamajorityvoteofthetowncouncil.Nobodyso appointedshallhavepowersotherthanadvisorytothetowncouncil,exceptasotherwise specifiedbythelawsofthestate.Theserulesofprocedureshallapplytocouncilappointed boards,commissions,corporations,andotherappointedbodiesinaccordancewiththetown’s handbookforappointedandelectedofficialsandshallonlybemodifiedasprovidedinthe enabling ordinancesfor eachsuchcouncil appointedbody. (2006Code, ch.1,sec. 6.01(I). See end ofthisdivisionforfullhistoryforthisdivision.) (Ordinance2001-27,ex.A,adopted11/19/01;Ordinance2006-03,ex.A,adopted2/6/06; Ordinance2006-30,sec.II,adopted8/21/06;2006Code,ch.1,sec.6.01;Ordinance2008-19 adopted8/4/08;Ordinance2009-16,sec.II,adopted7/6/09;Ordinance2014-10,sec.2,ex.A, adopted4/7/14;Ordinance2014-14 adopted6/16/14) * ARTICLE 1.04 BOARDS,COMMISSIONSANDCOMMITTEES (Reserved) * Charterreference– Townboards,commissionsandcorporations,section4.16. 1-21 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter1:General Provisions * ARTICLE 1.05 CODEOFETHICSANDCONDUCT Sec. 1.05.001Policy; applicability (a)Policy.Itisherebydeclaredtobethepolicyofthetownthattheproperoperationof democraticgovernmentrequiresthattownofficials,candidates,appointees,andemployeesbe independent,impartialandresponsibletothepeopleofthetown;thatgovernmentaldecisionsand policybemadeintheproperchannelsofthegovernmentalstructure;thatnotownofficial, candidate,appointee,oremployeehaveanyinterest,financialorotherwise,directorindirect,or engageinanybusiness,transactionorprofessionalactivityorincuranyobligationofanynature whichisinconflictwiththeproperdischargeof hisdutiesinthepublicinterest;thatpublic office andpublicemploymentarepositionsofpublictrustimposingthedutyofafiduciaryuponall employeesandofficeholders,whoarenottousetheirpublicpositionforpersonalgain;andthat the publicshould have confidenceintheintegrity ofitsgovernment. (b)Applicability.Toimplementthispolicy,thetowncouncilenactsthiscodeofethicsand conductforalltownofficials,candidates,appointeesandemployees,whetherelectedor appointed,paidorunpaid,toservenotonlyasaguideforofficialconductofthetown’spublic servants,butalsoasabasisfordisciplineforthosewhorefusetoabidebyitsterms.The provisionsofthisarticleshallnotapplytopoliticalcontributions,loans,expenditures,reportsor regulationofpoliticalcampaigns,ortheconductofcandidatesinsuchcampaigns,exceptas expressly providedherein. (Ordinance 2011-03,sec.2(17.01), adopted 2/7/11) Sec. 1.05.002Principlesof conduct .Thetowncouncilfurtherbelievesthattownofficials,candidates,appointeesand (a)Values employeesrequireapublictrustandshouldrecognizetheimportanceofhighethicalstandards withintheorganizationtheyleadorsupport.Essentialvaluesandethicalbehaviorsthattown officials, candidates,appointees andemployeesshould exemplifyincludethefollowing: (1)Commitment beyondself. (2)Obedienceand commitment beyondthelaw. (3)Commitmenttothe public good. (4)Respectforthevalue and dignity ofallindividuals. (5)Accountabilitytothe public. (6)Truthfulness. (7)Fairness. (8)Responsible application ofresources. * Charterreferences– Conflictofinterestofcouncilmembers,section3.20;personalfinancialinterest, section4.17;acceptinggifts,etc.,section4.18;codeofethicsandconduct,section11.14. Statelawreference– Conflictsofinterestofofficers,V.T.C.A.,LocalGovernmentCode,ch.171. 1-22 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter1:General Provisions (b)Conduct.Inkeepingwiththevaluessetforthinsubsection(a)ofthissectionandtoassist inthefulfillmentofresponsibilitiestotheindividualsandcommunitiesserved,eachtown official,candidate,appointee and employeeshould: (1)Conducthimselfandoperatewithintegrityandinamannerthatmeritsthetrustand supportofthe public. (2)Upholdallapplicablelawsandregulations,goingbeyondtheletterofthelawto protect and/orenhancethetown’s abilityto accomplishitsmission. (3)Treatotherswithrespect,doingforandtootherswhatthetownofficial,candidate, appointee oremployeewould have donefor andtohimselfinsimilarcircumstances. (4)Be a responsiblestewardofthetaxpayerresources. (5)Takenoactionsthatcouldbenefitthetownofficial,candidate,appointeeor employeepersonallyattheunwarrantedexpenseofthetown,avoidingeventhe appearanceofaconflictofinterest,andexerciseprudenceandgoodjudgmentatall times. (6)Carefullyconsiderthepublicperceptionofpersonalandprofessionalactionsandthe effectsuchactionscould have,positivelyornegatively,onthetown’sreputationboth inthe community and elsewhere. (7)Striveforpersonalandprofessionalgrowthtoimproveeffectivenessasanelectedor appointedtownofficial, candidate,appointeeor employee. (c)Interpretation.Thissectionisastatementofprinciplesonly.Nothinginthissectionmaybe usedtocreate a causeof actionagainstanelectedorappointedtownofficial,candidate,appointee or employee underthisarticle. (Ordinance 2011-03,sec.2(17.02), adopted 2/7/11) Sec. 1.05.003Definitions Appointee.Apersonappointedorconfirmedbythemayorortowncouncil;provided,however, forthepurposesofthis definition,theterm “appointee” does notincludemunicipaljudges. Businessentity.Acorporation,partnership,soleproprietorship,firm,enterprise,franchise, association,organization,self-employedindividual,holdingcompany,jointstockcompany, receivership,trust,orany other entityrecognized bylaw. Candidate.Apersonwhodeclaresfor orfilesfor anyofficeofthetowntobefilled by election. Clearandconvincingevidence.Evidencethatislegallyandfactuallysufficientsuchthatafact- findercouldreasonablyform a firm belief or convictionthattheallegationistrue. Compensation.Anyeconomicbenefitreceivedinreturnforlabor,services,property,or investment. 1-23 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter1:General Provisions Economicbenefit.Anymoney,realorpersonalproperty,purchase,sale,lease,contract,option, credit,loan,discount,service,orothertangibleorintangiblethingofvalue,whethersimilaror dissimilartothose enumerated. Employee.Apersonemployedbythetown,includingthoseindividualsonapart-timebasis, excludingindependent contractors. Familymember.Apersonrelatedtoatownofficial,candidate,appointee,oremployeeinthefirst degreebyconsanguinity(blood)oraffinity(marriage)asdeterminedundertheTexas GovernmentCode. Gift.Afavor,hospitality,oreconomicbenefitotherthancompensationbutwhichdoesnot includecampaigncontributionsreportedasrequiredbystatelaw,giftsreceivedfromarelativeif givenonaccountofkinship,oranyvaluereceivedbywill,intestatesuccession,orasa distributionfrom an intervivos ortestamentarytrustestablished by a spouseorancestor. Income.Economic benefitreceived. Intentionally.Apersonactsintentionally,orwithintent,withrespecttothenatureofhisconduct ortoaresultofhisconductwhenitishisconsciousobjectiveordesiretoengageintheconduct or causetheresult. Knowingly.Apersonactsknowingly,orwithknowledge,withrespecttothenatureofhis conductortocircumstancessurroundinghisconductwhenheisawareofthenatureofhis conductorthatthecircumstancesexist.Apersonactsknowingly,orwithknowledge,with respecttoaresultofhisconductwhenheisawarethathisconductisreasonablycertaintocause theresult. Substantialinterest. (1)A person hasasubstantialinterestina businessentityif: (A)Theinterestis ownershipoften percentormore ofthevotingstock orshares of thebusinessentityorownershipofeithertenpercentormoreor$5,000.00or more ofthefairmarketvalue ofthebusiness entity; (B)Fundsreceivedbythepersonfromthebusinessentityexceedtenpercentofthe person’sgrossincomeforthe previousyear; (C)Thepersonholdsapositionofmemberoftheboardofdirectorsorother governing board ofthe businessentity; (D)The personservesas anelectedofficerofthe businessentity; (E)The personisan employee ofthe businessentity; (F)Thepersonisacreditor,debtororguarantorofthebusinessentityinthe amount of $5,000.00ormore;or (G)Propertyofthepersonhasbeenpledgedtothebusinessentityorissubjecttoa lieninfavorofthe business entityintheamount of $5,000.00ormore. 1-24 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter1:General Provisions (2)A person does not have a substantialinterestin a businessentityif: (A)Thepersonholdsapositionasamemberoftheboardofdirectorsorother governing board ofa businessentity orgovernmentalbody; (B)The personhasbeendesignatedbythetown counciltoserve on such board; (C)The personreceivesnoremuneration,eitherdirectlyorindirectly,forhisor her service on such board; and (D)Theprimarynatureofthebusinessentityiseithercharitable,nonprofitor governmental. (3)Apersonhasasubstantialinterestinrealpropertyiftheinterestisanequitableor legal ownershipinterestwith a fairmarketvalue of$2,500.00ormore. (4)Apersonhasasubstantialinterestunderthisarticleiftheperson’sfamilymember has asubstantialinterestunderthis article. Town official.Themayor,members ofthetowncouncil,thetownmanager,thetown attorney,the townsecretary,judgesofthemunicipalcourt,andindividualsactinginthecapacityofthe aforementioned persons. (Ordinance 2011-03,sec.2(17.03), adopted 2/7/11) Sec. 1.05.004Standardsofconduct; prohibitedacts Notownofficial,candidate,appointeeoremployee,ortheirfamilymembershallknowinglyor intentionally: (1)Acceptorsolicitanygift,favor,serviceorthingofvaluefromanyperson,groupor businessentity,includingapromiseoffutureemployment,thatmightreasonably tendtoinfluencehiminthedischargeofhisofficialdutiesorthatthetownofficial, candidate,appointeeoremployeeknowsorshouldknowisbeingofferedwiththe intenttoinfluencetheofficialconductofthetownofficial,candidate,appointeeor employee.Thisprohibitionshall not applyto: (A)An occasionalnon-pecuniarygift,insignificantinvalue; (B)An awardpublicly presentedinrecognition ofpublicservice; (C)Anygiftwhichwouldhavebeenofferedorgiventothetownofficial, candidate,appointeeoremployeeorafamilymemberifhewerenotatown official,candidate,appointee, employee, orfamilymember; or (D)Anytravelandrelatedexpensestoattendceremonialfunctions,providedthat suchacceptanceandattendancehavebeenapprovedbythetowncouncilprior tothe occurrenceofthe ceremonialfunction. 1-25 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter1:General Provisions (2)Grantinthedischargeofhisofficialdutiesanyimproperfavor,serviceorthingof valuetoany person,groupor businessentity. (3)Discloseanyconfidentialinformationgainedbyreasonofthepositionofthetown official,candidate,appointeeoremployeeconcerningproperty,operations,policies oraffairsofthetown,orusesuchconfidentialinformationtoadvanceanypersonal interest,financialorotherwise,ofsuchtownofficial,candidate,appointeeor employee,familymembersorthirdparties.Thissubsectionshallnotpreclude disclosureofsuchconfidentialinformationinconnectionwithanyinvestigationor proceedingregardingwhethertherehasbeenaviolationofthestandardsofconduct setforthinthis article. (4)Useone’spositionorofficeofemploymentortownfacilities,personnel,equipment orsuppliestosecurespecialprivilegesorexemptionsforhimself,familymembersor thirdpartiesorfortheprivategainofthetownofficial,candidate,appointee, employee, or hisfamilymembers orthird parties. (5)Engageinanyexchange,purchaseorsaleofproperty,goodsorserviceswiththe town, except: (A)Renderingservicestothetownasatownofficial,candidate,appointeeor employee; (B)Payingtaxes,fines,orutilityservice orfilingfees; (C)Executingandperforminganydeveloper’sagreementorplatincompliance withlawsandregulationsapplicabletoanyperson;provided,however,thatif anytownordinance,ruleorregulationallowsanydiscretionbytheappropriate townofficial,appointeeoremployeeintheinterpretationorenforcementof suchordinance,ruleorregulation,anysuchdiscretionshallbeexercisedin favor ofthetownin connectionwith anysuchdeveloper’s agreementor plat; (D)Appointeeswhoarenotalsotownofficialsoremployeesofthetownmay engageinanyexchange,purchaseorsaleofproperty,goodsorserviceswith thetown,orenterintoacontractwiththetown,providedthattheboardon whichtheyareamemberhasnoadvisoryfunction,involvement,ordecision- makingauthority,eitherdirectorindirect,presentorprospective,withrespect tothetransactioninwhichsuchappointee engages orproposesto engage. (6)Holdhimselfoutasrepresentingthetowninanycapacityotherthanthatforwhich hewasappointed,electedor hired. (7)Engageinoracceptprivateemploymentorrenderaservicewhensuchemployment orserviceisincompatiblewiththeproperdischargeofhisofficialdutiesorwould tendtoimpair hisindependentjudgmentinthe performance of official duties. (8)Makeorpermittheunauthorizeduseoftown-ownedvehicles,equipment,materials or property. (9)Grantanyspecialconsideration,treatmentoradvantagetoanycitizenbeyondthat whichis availableto every othercitizen. 1-26 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter1:General Provisions (10)Afterterminationofserviceoremploymentwiththetown,appearbeforeanyboard orcommission ofthetowninrelationtoanycase,proceedingorapplicationinwhich hepersonallyparticipatedorwhichwasunderhisactiveconsiderationduringthe periodof hisserviceor employment. (11)Transactanybusinessinhisofficialcapacitywiththetownwithabusinessentityin whichhe hasasubstantialinterest. (12)Performorrefusetoperformanyactinordertodeliberatelythwarttheexecutionof town ordinances,rules orregulationsorthe achievement ofofficialtown programs. (Ordinance 2011-03,sec.2(17.04), adopted 2/7/11) Sec. 1.05.005Disclosureofinterest; abstentionfrom voting (a)Votenotallowed.Exceptasexpresslyprovidedinsubsection(b)ofthissection,ifatown official,candidate,appointeeoremployeehasasubstantialinterestinabusinessentityorreal propertyinvolvedinamatterpendingbeforesuchtownofficial,candidate,appointeeor employee,orthebodyofwhichheisamember,suchtownofficial,candidate,appointeeor employeeshalldisclosesuchinterestasprovidedinsubsection(c)ofthissectionandshallnot voteordiscussthesubstanceofthematteratanytimewithanyothermemberoftheboardof whichheisamemberoranyotherbodywhichwillvoteonorotherwiseparticipateinthe considerationofthematter. (b)Voteallowed.Ifanyofthefollowinginterestsareinvolvedinanymatterpendingbefore anytownofficial,candidate,appointeeoremployee,orthebodyofwhichheisamember,such townofficial,candidate,appointeeoremployeeshalldisclosesuchinterestasprovidedin subsection(c)ofthissection,butheshallbepermittedtovoteonandparticipateinthe considerationofsuchmatter: (1)Amatterconcerningabankorotherfinancialinstitutionfromwhichthetown official,candidate,appointeeoremployeehasahomemortgage,automobileloan,or otherinstallmentloan,iftheloanisnotcurrentlyindefault,wasoriginallyforaterm ofmorethantwo(2)yearsandcannotbeacceleratedexceptforfailuretomake payments accordingtothetermsthereof: (2)Amatterconcerningabankorotherfinancialinstitutioninwhichthetownofficial, candidate,appointeeoremployeeholdsasavingsaccount,checkingaccountor certificateofdepositandwhichisfullyinsuredbytheU.S.governmentoranagency thereof; (3)Amatterconcerningabusinessentitywithwhichthetownofficial,candidate, appointee oremployee hasaretailorcreditcard account; (4)Amatterconcerningtheapprovalofsubstitutionofcollateralbyatowndepository bank; 1-27 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter1:General Provisions (5)Amatterconcerningrealpropertyorabusinessentityinwhichthetownofficial, candidate,appointeeoremployeehasasubstantialinterestiftheactiononthematter wouldnothaveaspecialeconomiceffectonthevalueofthepropertyorbusiness entity, distinguishablefromtheeffect onthe public. (c)Affidavitandreportingrequirement.Atownofficial,appointeeoremployeeshalldisclose theexistenceofasubstantialinterestinabusinessentityorrealpropertyinvolvedinanymatter pendingbeforesuchtownofficial,appointeeoremployee,orthebodyofwhichheisamember orservesasthestaffliaison.Tocomplywithsubsection(a)ofthissection,atownofficial, appointeeoremployeeshall,priortoanydiscussionordeterminationofthematter,filean affidavitofdisclosureasrequiredbysection171.004oftheTexasLocalGovernmentCode,as amended,withthetownsecretary.Tocomplywithsubsection(b)ofthissection,atownofficial, employeeorappointeeshallpubliclydiscloseintheofficialminutesofthebodythenatureofhis interest.Tocomplywithsubsection(b)ofthissection,anemployeeshallnotifythetown managerorhisdesigneeinwritingofthenatureofanysubstantialinterestthatheorafamily memberhasinabusinessentityorrealpropertywhichwouldbeaffectedbyanexerciseof discretionaryauthoritybytheemployeeandsuchmattershallberegulatedinaccordancewith town policies andprocedures. (Ordinance 2011-03,sec.2(17.05), adopted 2/7/11) Sec. 1.05.006Ethics reviewcommission (a)Established.Anethicsreviewcommission(commission)isherebyestablishedtobe composedofthree(3)membersandtwo(2)alternatemembers,allofwhomshallresideinthe town andshallbe appointed bymajorityvote ofthetown council. (b)Appointmenttopositions.Eachcommissionmembershalloccupyapositiononthe commission,such positions being numbered 1through 3. (c)Termofoffice.Thecommissionmembersshallbeappointedtothree(3)yearstaggered terms. Position 1 shallserve an implementationtermwhichshall expire on September 30 of 2012. Position2shallserveanimplementationtermwhichshallexpireonSeptember30of2013. AlternatemembersandPosition3shallserveasalternatesforanimplementationtermwhich shallexpireonSeptember30of2014.Aftereachsuchimplementationtermexpires,thetermof officeforeachpositionshallbethree(3)years.Nomembershallserveformorethantwo(2) consecutivefullterms.Implementationtermsshall notbe countedasfullterms. (d)Vacancies.Allvacanciesshallbefilledfortheunexpiredterm.Amembershallholdoffice untilhissuccessorhasbeenappointedbythetowncouncilandshallcontinuetoholdofficeafter hissuccessorhasbeenappointedbythetowncouncilforthelimitedpurposeofthedispositionof allcomplaintsfiledduringthatmember’sterm.Nonewmembermayparticipateinadecision regardingacomplaintfiledpriortotheexpirationofthepreviousmember’sterm,butnew membersshallaccomplishthedutiesofofficewithrespecttoallcomplaintsfiledafterthe previousmember’sterm. (e)Chairmanandvice-chairman.Thecommissionshallelectachairmanandavice-chairman toserveone(1)yearterms.Thevice-chairmanshallactaschairmanintheabsenceofthe chairman. 1-28 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter1:General Provisions (f)Quorum.Three(3)membersofthecommissionshallconstituteaquorum,andnoactionof the commissionshall be ofanyforce oreffect unlessitis adopted bythefavorablevote oftwo(2) ormoremembers. (g)Meetings.Thecommissionshallmeetatleastonceayeartoreviewthisarticleandmay makerecommendationstothetowncouncilfor amendments hereto. (h)Issuanceofadvisoryopinions.Thecommissionshallrenderadvisoryopinionsonpotential conflictsofinterestorviolationofthisarticleattherequestofatownofficial,candidate, appointee oremployeesubjecttotheterms ofthis article. Such advisory opinionshall berendered withinareasonabletime,butinnoeventlaterthanthirty(30)daysafterarequestisreceivedby thecommission.Acopyofanadvisoryopinionissuedtoanemployeeshallbeforwardedtothe townmanager.Acopyofanadvisoryopinionissuedtoanappointeeshallbeforwardedtothe town council. (i)Advisoryopinionasdefense.Itshallbeadefensetoanallegedviolationofthisarticlethat thepersonaccusedpreviouslyrequestedanadvisoryopinionofthecommissionandactedon suchopinioningoodfaith,unlessmaterialfactswereomittedormisstatedbytheperson requestingtheopinion.Suchadvisoryopinionshallalsobebindingonthecommissioninany subsequent charges concerningthe personrequestingthe opinion. (j)Legalcounsel.Thetownattorneyorindependentlegalcounselshallbeutilizedtoadvise thecommissionandparticipateinhearings.Thetowncouncilshallannuallydesignateandretain independentcounsel,whoshall be a dulylicensedattorneyinthestate. (k)Jurisdiction.Thecommissionshallhavejurisdictiontoreviewandmakefindings concerninganallegedviolationofthisarticlebyapersonsubjecttoitsprovisions,ifawritten complaintmeetingtherequirementssetforthhereinistimelyfiledinaccordancewithsection 1.05.007(c)ofthisarticle. (Ordinance 2011-03,sec.2(17.06), adopted 2/7/11) Charterreference– Ethicscommission,section11.14. Sec. 1.05.007Dispositionof alleged violations (a)Formandcontentsofcomplaint.Inordertofileacomplaintunderthisarticle,a complainantshallsubmitawrittensworncomplainttothetownsecretary,whichshallbe notarizedandshallbeintheformspecifiedbelow.Asworncomplaintshallbebasedupon personalknowledge,shallallegeaviolationofthisarticle,shallspecifytheprovision(s)ofthis articleallegedtohavebeenviolated,andshallnamethetownofficial,candidate,appointee,or employee being charged. THESTATEOFTEXAS: COUNTYOFDENTON: TO:THEETHICSREVIEWCOMMISSIONOFTHETOWNOFTROPHYCLUB, TEXAS: COMESNOW(complainant),andmakesthiscomplaint,UPONHIS/HERPERSONAL KNOWLEDGEANDUNDEROATHagainst(nameofpersoncomplainedagainst),and 1-29 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter1:General Provisions wouldshowtheCommissionthat:Onoraboutthe______dayof____________,____, (insertdateoftheaction,oromission,complainedof)____________,(nameofperson complainedagainst)a/an(insertappropriatedesignation;TownOfficial,Candidate, Appointee,orEmployee)oftheTownofTrophyClub,Texas,violatedthefollowing provision(s)ofCodeofEthicsandConductOrdinance,TownofTrophyClub,Texas,to wit:(specifybysection,subsectionandparagraphnumbertheprovision(s)alleged violated) by committingthefollowing act,or omission,towit: Bythemakingandfilingofthisaffidavit,Icertifyunderoaththatthestatementscontained hereinaretrue andcorrect. (Originalsignatureand executed notary blockmust be included.) (b)Considerationofcomplaints.Uponthefilingofawrittensworncomplaintmeetingall requirementsofthissection,thecommissionshallconsiderpossibleviolationsofthisarticleby town officials, candidates,appointeesand employees. (c)Timelyfilingrequired.Asaconditionprecedenttocommissionconsiderationofa complaint,suchcomplaintshallbetimelyfiled.Acomplaintallegingaviolationofthisarticle shallbefiledwiththetownsecretarywithinone(1)yearafterthedateoftheallegedviolationin ordertobeconsideredtimely.Eachofthefollowingcomplaintsshallbedeemeduntimelyfiled andshall bereturnedtothecomplainant: (1)A complaintalleging a violationthatoccurred beforethe effectivedateofthisarticle; (2)Acomplaintallegingaviolationthatoccurredmorethanone(1)yearbeforethedate thatthe complaintisfiled;and (3)Acomplaintfiledwithintheperiodbeginningonthe60thdaypriortothefirstdate ofearlyvotingforatownelectionandendingonthelateroftheregularelectiondate orrunoffelection dateforsuchelection. .Thetownsecretaryshall,inwriting,advisethe personfilinga (d)Falsestatementsnotification complaintthatfalselyaccusingsomeoneofaviolationofthisarticlemayresultincriminal prosecution,underpenaltyofperjury,ofanyonewhoknowinglymakesafalseaccusation.The townsecretaryshall,inwriting,advisethepersonchargedinthecomplaintthatfalsely respondingtoacomplaintmayresultincriminalprosecution,underpenaltyofperjury,ofanyone whoknowinglymakes a falseresponse. .Complaintsshallbeprocessed asfollows: (e)Processing of complaint (1)Acknowledgementofreceipt;distributionofcopies.Notlaterthanthree(3)business daysafterthetownsecretaryreceivesasworncomplaint,thetownsecretaryshall acknowledgethereceiptofthecomplainttothecomplainant,and,ifthecomplaintis 1-30 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter1:General Provisions timelyfiled,shallprovideacopyofthecomplainttothetownattorneyor independentcounselandthepersoncomplainedagainst.Ifacomplaintisnottimely filed,itshallbereturnedtothecomplainant. (2)Attorneypreliminaryreview.Withinseven(7)businessdaysofreceiptbythetown attorneyorindependentcounselofacomplaintdeterminedbythetownsecretaryto havebeentimelyfiled,thetownattorneyorindependentcounselshallreviewthe complainttodeterminewhetherthe complaintissufficient astoform and whetherthe complaintallegessufficientfactswhichifacceptedastruewouldconstituteaprima facieviolationofthisarticle.Further,the complaintshallbereviewedforcompliance withsubsection(l) ofthissection. (A)Sufficientcomplaint.Ifthetownattorneyorindependentcounselfindsthatthe complaintisbothsufficientastoform,andacceptingthefactsallegedastrue forthelimitedpurposeofathresholdreview,findsthattheallegationswould constituteaprimafacieviolationofthisarticle,thecomplaintshallbe forwardedtothecommission. (B)Insufficient orineligiblecomplaint.Ifthetownattorney orindependent counsel findsthatthecomplaintiseitherinsufficientastoform,or,acceptingthefacts allegedastrueforthelimitedpurposeofathresholdreview,findsthatthe allegationswouldnotconstituteaprimafacieviolationofthisarticle,thetown attorneyorindependentcounselshallnotifythetowncouncil,thecommission, thecomplainantandthepersoncomplainedagainstofthisdetermination,and shallreturnthecomplainttothecomplainant.Further,ifthetownattorneyor independentcounseldeterminesthatthecommissionisprohibitedfrom entertainingacomplaintundertheconditionssetforthinsubsection(l)ofthis section,thetownattorneyorindependentcounselshallnotifythetown council, thecommission,thecomplainantandthepersoncomplainedagainstofthis determination,andshallimmediatelyreturnthe complainttothecomplainant. .Notlaterthanten(10)businessdaysafterthe (3)Notificationofhearingdate commissionreceivesacomplaintforwardedbythetownattorneyorindependent counsel,thecommissionshallnotifyinwritingboththepersonwhomadethe complaintandthepersoncomplainedagainstofadateforapreliminaryhearing.If thecommissiondoesnotholdapreliminaryhearingwithintwenty(20)businessdays ofitsreceiptofthecomplaint,itshallnotifythepersonwhomadethecomplaintand thepersoncomplainedagainstofthereasonsforthedelayandshallsubsequently givethe appropriate notificationstoallparties. .Acomplaintfiledbyanindividualmemberofthe (f)Complaintfiledbycommissioner commissionshallbedeemedtohavebeenfiledinthecommissionmember’s capacityasaprivate citizenand,insuchevent,thememberofthecommissionfilingthecomplaintshallnotthereafter participateinanycommissionmeetingatwhichsuchcomplaintisconsideredexceptasthe complainant. (g)Communicationsofcommissionmembers.Afteracomplainthasbeenfiledandduringthe pendencyofacomplaintbeforethecommission,amemberofthecommissionmaynot communicatedirectlyorindirectlywithanypartyorpersonaboutanyissueoffactorlaw regardingthecomplaint,exceptatameetingofthecommission;providedthatamembermay 1-31 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter1:General Provisions consultwiththeattorneyorthetownmanagerorhisdesigneeforthecommissionastoprocess, procedureandlegalissues.Expartecommunicationsbyortomembersofthecommissionare prohibited. (h)Disclosureofinformationprohibited.Notownofficial,candidate,appointee,oremployee shallrevealinformationrelatingtothefilingorprocessingofacomplaint,exceptasrequiredfor theperformanceofofficialdutiesorasrequiredbylaw.Allpapersandcommunicationsrelating toacomplaintshallbetreatedasconfidentialunlessrequiredtobemadepublicunderthePublic InformationAct, court order, orotherapplicablelaw. (i)Preliminaryhearing.Apreliminaryhearingshallbeconductedinaccordancewiththe following: (1)Assoonasreasonablypossible,butinnoeventmorethansixty(60)daysafter receivingacomplaint,thecommissionshallconducta preliminaryhearing.Theissue atapreliminaryhearingshallbetheexistenceofreasonablegroundstobelievethata violationofthisarticlehasoccurred.Thepersonfilingacomplaintshallstatethe allegedviolationandshalldescribeinnarrativeformthetestimonyandother evidencewhichwouldbepresentedtoprovetheallegedviolationasstatedinthe writtencomplaint.Statementsatapreliminaryhearingshallbeunderoath,butthere shallbenocross-examinationorrequestsforpersonsorevidenceissuedforthe hearing.Membersofthecommissionmayquestionthecomplainant,theindependent counselforthecommission,orthetownofficial,candidate,appointeeoremployee namedinthecomplaint.Thetownofficial,candidate,appointeeoremployeenamed inthecomplaintmaynotbecompelledtogiveevidenceortestimonythatviolateshis right againstself-incrimination undertheUnited Statesorthestate constitution. (2)Thetownofficial,candidate,appointeeoremployeenamedinthecomplaintshall havetheopportunitytorespond,butisnotrequiredtoattendormakeanystatement. Thetownofficial,candidate,appointeeoremployeemaydescribeinnarrativeform thetestimonyandotherevidencewhichwouldbepresentedtodisprovethealleged violation. (3)Thecomplainantandthetownofficial,candidate,appointeeoremployeenamedin thecomplaintshallhavetherightofrepresentationbycounselpaidforathisown expense. (4)Attheconclusionofthepreliminaryhearing,thecommissionshalldecidewhethera finalhearingshouldbeheld.Ifthecommissiondeterminesthattherearereasonable groundstobelievethataviolationofthisarticlehasoccurred,itshallscheduleafinal hearing.Ifthecommissiondoesnotdeterminethattherearereasonablegroundsto believethataviolationofthisarticlehasoccurred,thecomplaintshallbe automaticallydismissed.Adecisiontoconductafinalhearingisnotafindingthata violationhasoccurred.Notwithstandingtheforegoing,thecommissionmayproceed todeterminetheappropriatesanctionifthechargedtownofficial,candidate, appointee,oremployeedoesnotobjectandadmitsthechargedviolation,andthe commission determinesthatthereare nofactissuestoberesolved. 1-32 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter1:General Provisions (5)Atthepreliminaryhearingoratleastfifteen(15)businessdayspriortothefinal hearing,thecomplainant,thetownofficial,candidate,appointeeoremployeenamed inthecomplaintmayrequestthatthecommissionsummoncertainpersonsand evidencefor a final hearing,ifoneisscheduled. (j)Final hearing.Afinal hearingshallbe conductedinaccordancewiththefollowing: (1)Thefinalhearingshallbeheldasexpeditiouslyaspossiblefollowingthepreliminary hearingatwhichadeterminationwasmadebythecommissionthatthereare reasonablegroundstobelievethataviolationofthisarticleoccurred,butinnoevent shallitbeheldmorethanthirty(30)daysaftersuchdetermination.Thecommission maygranttwo(2)postponementsofthefinalhearing,nottoexceedfifteen(15)days each,upontherequestofthetownofficial,candidate,appointeeoremployeenamed inthe complaint. (2)Theissueatafinalhearingshallbewhetheraviolationofthisarticlehasoccurred. Thecommissionshallmakeitsdeterminationbasedonaclearandconvincing evidencestandardofproof.Partiestotheproceedingmaypresenttestimonyand evidenceatthefinalhearing.Allwitnessesshallmaketheirstatementsunderoath.If thecommissiondeterminesthataviolationhasoccurred,itshallstateitsfindingsin writing,shallidentifytheparticularprovision(s)ofthisarticlewhichhavebeen violated,andwithinfive(5)businessdaysshalldeliveracopyofitsfindingstothe complainant,ifany,the person namedinthecomplaint and thetownsecretary. (3)Ifacomplaintproceedstoafinalhearing,thecommissionshallsummoninwriting witnessesforwhichithasreceivedawrittenrequestfromthecomplainantorfrom thetownofficial,candidate,appointeeoremployeenamedinthecomplaint, provided thattherequestingpartyshowsgoodcausefortherequestandtherequestistimely submittedinaccordancewithsubsection(i)(5)ofthissection.Suchwrittensummons shallbeservedbyaconstableatleastten(10)daysbeforethedateofthefinal hearing.Additionally,thecommissionmayadministeroathsandaffirmationsand receivetestimonyandevidencepresentedatthefinalhearing.Itshallbeaviolation ofthisarticleforapersontofailtoappearandtestifybeforethecommissionin responsetoawrittensummonsservedten(10)daysormorepriortothescheduled timeanddateoffinalhearing.Notwithstandingtheforegoing,notownofficial, candidate,appointeeoremployeenamedin acomplaintorwitnessmaybecompelled togiveevidenceortestimonythatviolateshis/herrightagainstself-incrimination undertheUnitedStatesorthestate constitution. (k)Sanctions.Thefollowingsanctions are available: (1)Ifthecommissiondeterminesthataviolationofthisarticlehasoccurred,itshall proceeddirectlytodeterminationoftheappropriatesanction(s).Aviolationofthis articleshallnotbesubjecttocriminalpenaltiesunderthetownCodeofOrdinances, exceptforthoseinstancesspecificallyprovidedforinsection1.05.011ofthisarticle. Thecommissionmayreceiveadditionaltestimonyorstatementsbeforedetermining sanctions,butisnotrequiredtodoso.Ifthetownofficial,candidate,appointeeor employeenamedinthecomplaintactedinrelianceuponawrittenopinionofthe townattorney,the commissionshall considerthatfact. 1-33 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter1:General Provisions (2)Ifthecommissiondeterminesthataviolationofthisarticlehasoccurred,itshalltake thefollowing actions: (A)Ifthepersonwhocommittedtheviolationisacurrentemployeeunderthe jurisdictionofthetownmanager,themattershallbereferredtothetown manager. (B)Ifthepersonwhocommittedtheviolationisthetownmanager,townattorney, townsecretary,orajudgeofthemunicipalcourt,thematterwillbereferredto thetown council. (C)Ifthepersonwhocommittedtheviolationisatowncouncilmember,a candidate, anappointee, aformertownofficial, or a formertown employee,the matterwillbereferredtothetowncouncil. (3)Whenreferringamatterundersubsection(k)(2)ofthissection,thecommissionmay impose orrecommendthefollowingsanctions: (A)Letterofnotification.Aletterofnotificationmayberecommendedwhenthe commissionfindsthataviolationofthisarticlewasclearlyunintentionalor whentheactionorconductfoundtohavebeenaviolationofthisarticlewas performedbythetownofficial,candidate,appointee,oremployeeinreliance onapublicwrittenopinionofthetownattorney.Aletterofnotificationmust advisethetownofficial,candidate,appointee,oremployeetowhomtheletter isdirected of anystepstobetakento avoidfutureviolations. (B)Letterofadmonition.Aletterofadmonitionmayberecommendedwhenthe commissionfindsthattheviolationofthisarticlewasminorand/ormayhave beenunintentional,butwherethecircumstancescallforamoresubstantial responsethan a letter ofnotification. (C)Reprimand.Areprimandmayberecommendedwhenthecommissionfinds thataviolationofthisarticlewascommittedintentionallyorthroughdisregard ofthisarticle.Arecommendedreprimanddirectedtoanemployeeshallbe forwardedtothetownmanager.Thetownmanagermayalsoelecttodiscipline theemployeeinaccordancewithtownpersonnelrulesandprocedures.Aletter ofreprimanddirectedto anelectedtownofficialshall alsobetransmittedtothe townsecretary and publishedintheofficial newspaper ofthetown. (D)Removalorsuspensionfrom employment.Arecommendationofremovalfrom employmentorarecommendationofsuspensionfromemployment,aswellas arecommendationforlengthofsuspension,shallbetheappropriatesanction whenthecommissionfindsthataseriousorrepeatedviolation(s)ofthisarticle hasbeencommittedintentionallyorthroughculpabledisregardofthisarticle bytownemployees.Thefinaldiscretiontocarryoutsuchrecommendationsto removeorsuspendfromemploymentandthelengthofsuspensionshallbe withthetownmanager.Thetownmanagermayalsoelecttodisciplinethe employeein accordancewithtown policiesandprocedures. (E)Censure,recallorremovalfromofficeorappointment.Aletterofcensure,a recommendationofrecall,orarecommendationtoinstituteproceedingsfor 1-34 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter1:General Provisions removalfromofficeorappointmentshallbetheappropriatesanctionwhenthe commissionfindsthataseriousorrepeatedviolation(s)ofthisarticlehasbeen committedintentionallyorthroughculpabledisregardofthisarticlebyan electedtownofficial.Aletterofcensure,arecommendationofrecall,ora recommendationtoinstituteproceedingsforremovalfromofficedirectedtoan electedtownofficialshallalsobetransmittedtothetownsecretaryand publishedintheofficialnewspaperofthetown.Thetowncouncilandcitizens ofthetownmaytakeactionsinaccordancewiththetowncharter.Any proceedingsforremovalfromofficeshallbeincompliancewithprovisionsof thetown charterandstatelaw. (l)Dismissalofcomplaint.Ifthecomplaintisdismissedbecausetheevidencefailedto establishaviolationofthisarticle,thecommissionshallissuealetterofdismissalorfinding,and shall not entertainany othersimilar complaintbasedonsubstantiallythesame evidence. (Ordinance 2011-03,sec.2(17.07), adopted 2/7/11) Sec. 1.05.008Requestforreviewof allegations Anytownofficial,candidate,appointeeoremployeeagainstwhompublicallegationsofethics violationshavebeenmadeinthemediaorelsewherehastherighttofileaswornstatementwith thetownsecretaryaffirmingtheirinnocence,andtorequestthecommissiontoreviewthe allegations andmakeknownitsfindings.(Ordinance2011-03,sec. 2 (17.08), adopted2/7/11) Sec. 1.05.009Culpability Tocommitaviolationunderanyprovisionofthisarticle,apersonmusthaveactedorfailedto actknowingly orintentionally.(Ordinance 2011-03,sec. 2 (17.09), adopted2/7/11) Sec. 1.05.010Falsecomplaints Intheeventacomplaintisreceivedbythecommissionthatissubsequentlyfoundtobebaseless, andthe commission deemsthatthe complaintwasfiledwiththeintentto: (1)Harassthe personnamedinthecomplaint; (2)Damage a person’sreputation; (3)Benefitthepersonfilingthecomplaint,orathirdparty,eitherpersonally, professionally orpolitically; or (4)Damage a relatedthird party; thecommissionmayrecommendthetownattorneycauseacomplainttobefiledagainstsuch personinthemunicipalcourt.Thetowncouncilortownmanager,asappropriate,maytake disciplinaryaction(s)againsttheindividualwhofiledthecomplaint,includingbutnotlimitedto disciplinaryactionifsuchcomplainantisanemployee,appointee,ortownofficialasallowedby personnelpolicies,ordinance,statelaworthetowncharter.Thecommissionmayalso recommend otheraction(s)betaken. (Ordinance 2011-03,sec.2(17.10), adopted 2/7/11) 1-35 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter1:General Provisions Sec. 1.05.011Penalties (a)ItshallbeunlawfulandshallbeaclassCmisdemeanorforanypersontoknowinglyor intentionallyviolatesection1.05.007(d),1.05.007(j)(3),or1.05.010ofthisarticle,andany personfoundguiltyofsuchviolationshallbefined,uponconviction,notlessthanonedollar ($1.00)normorethantwothousanddollars($2,000.00)foreachoffense.Suchpenaltyshallbein additiontoalltheotherremedies provided herein. (b)Apersonwhoknowinglyfilesafalseswornstatementunderthisarticlemaybesubjectto criminal prosecutionforperjury underthelawsofthestate. (Ordinance 2011-03,sec.2(17.11), adopted 2/7/11) * ARTICLE 1.06 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Sec. 1.06.001Organization (a)Thereisherebycreatedandestablishedtheofficeofemergencymanagementdirector(the “director”)ofthetown,which officeshall beheld bythemayor. (b)Anemergencymanagementcoordinator(the“coordinator”)maybeappointedbyandserve atthepleasure ofthedirector. (c)Thedirectorshallberesponsibleforaprogramofcomprehensiveemergencymanagement withinthetownandforcarryingoutthedutiesandresponsibilitiessetforthinthisarticle.The directormaydelegateauthorityforexecutionofthesedutiestothecoordinator,butultimate responsibilityforsuchexecutionshallremainwiththedirector. (d)Theoperationalemergencymanagementorganizationofthetownshallconsistofthe officersandemployeesofthetownsodesignatedbythedirectorintheemergencymanagement plan,aswellasorganizedvolunteergroups.Thefunctionsanddutiesofthisorganizationshallbe distributedamongsuchofficersandemployeesinaccordancewiththetermsoftheemergency management plan. (Ordinance 87-07,sec.I, adopted3/23/87; 2006Code,ch. 10, sec. 8.01) Sec. 1.06.002Powers and dutiesofemergencymanagementdirector Inadditiontothosedutiesoutlinedinsection1.06.001ofthisarticle,thedutiesand responsibilitiesofthe emergencymanagement directorshallincludethefollowing: (1)Conductanongoingsurveyofactualorpotentialhazardswhichthreatenlifeand propertywithinthetownandanongoingprogramofidentifyingandrequiringor recommendingtheimplementationofmeasureswhichwouldtendtopreventthe occurrenceorreducetheimpactofsuchhazardsifa disasterdid occur. * Statelawreference– Localandinterjurisdictionalemergencymanagement,V.T.C.A.,GovernmentCode, ch.418. 1-36 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter1:General Provisions (2)Supervisionofthedevelopmentandapprovalofanemergencymanagementplanfor thetown,andshallrecommendforadoptionbythetowncouncilallmutualaid arrangements deemed necessaryfortheimplementation ofsuchplan. (3)Authoritytodeclarealocalstateofdisaster.Thedeclarationmaynotbecontinuedor renewedforaperiodinexcessof7daysexceptbyorwiththeconsentofthetown council.Anyorderorproclamationdeclaring,continuing,orterminatingalocalstate ofdisastershallbegivenpromptandgeneralpublicityandshallbefiledpromptly withthetownsecretary. (4)Issuanceofnecessaryproclamations,regulationsordirectiveswhicharenecessary forcarryingoutthepurposesofthisarticle.Suchproclamations,regulationsor directivesshallbedisseminatedpromptlybymeanscalculatedtobringthecontents totheattentionofthegeneralpublicand,unlesscircumstancesattendantonthe disasterpreventorimpede,promptlyfiledwiththetownsecretary. (5)Directionandcontroloftheoperationsofthetownemergencymanagement organization,aswellasthetraining of emergencymanagement personnel. (6)Determinationofallquestionsofauthorityandresponsibilitythatmayarisewithin the emergencymanagement organization ofthetown. (7)Maintenanceofliaisonwithothermunicipal,county,district,state,regionalor federal emergencymanagement organizations. (8)Marshalingofallnecessarypersonnel,equipmentorsuppliesfromanydepartmentof thetowntoaidinthecarryingoutoftheprovisionsoftheemergencymanagement plan. (9)Supervisionofthedraftingandexecutionofmutualaidagreements,incooperation withtherepresentativesofthestateandofotherlocalpoliticalsubdivisionsofthe state,andthedraftingandexecution,ifdeemeddesirable,ofanagreementwiththe countyorcountiesinwhichthetownislocatedandwithothermunicipalitieswithin thecounties,forthe county-wide coordinationof emergencymanagement efforts. (10)Supervisionof,andfinalauthorizationfor,theprocurementofallnecessarysupplies andequipment,includingacceptanceofprivatecontributionswhichmaybeoffered forthepurposeofimprovingemergencymanagementwithinthetown. (11)Authorizingagreements,afterapprovalbythetownattorney,foruseofprivate propertyfor publicshelter and other purposes. (12)Surveyoftheavailabilityofexistingpersonnel,equipment,suppliesandservices whichcouldbe used during a disaster, asprovidedforherein. (13)OtherrequirementsasspecifiedinTexasDisasterActof1975(V.T.C.A., GovernmentCode, chapter418). (Ordinance 87-07,sec.II, adopted 3/23/87; 2006Code, ch. 10,sec.8.02) 1-37 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter1:General Provisions Sec. 1.06.003Emergencymanagementplan Acomprehensiveemergencymanagementplanshallbedevelopedandmaintainedinacurrent state.Theplanshallsetforththeformoftheorganization,establishanddesignatedivisionsand functions,assignresponsibilities,tasks,duties,andpowers,anddesignateofficersandemployees tocarryouttheprovisionsofthisarticle.Asprovidedbystatelaw,theplanshallfollowthe standardsandcriteriaestablishedbythestatedivisionofemergencymanagement.Insofaras possible,theformoforganization,titlesandterminologyshallconformtotherecommendations ofthestatedivisionofemergencymanagement.Whenapproved,itshallbethedutyofall departmentsandagenciestoperformthefunctionsassignedbytheplanandtomaintaintheir portionoftheplaninacurrentstateofreadinessatalltimes.Theemergencymanagementplan shallbeconsideredsupplementarytothisarticleandmadeaparthereofandhavetheeffectof lawduringthetimeofdisaster.(Ordinance87-07,sec.III,adopted3/23/87;2006Code,ch.10, sec. 8.03) Sec. 1.06.004Interjurisdictional program ThemayorisherebyauthorizedtojoinwiththecountyjudgesoftheCountyofDentonandthe CountyofTarrantandthemayorsoftheothercitiesinsaidcountiesintheformationofan emergencymanagementcouncilfortheCountyofDentonandtheCountyofTarrantandshall havetheauthoritytocooperateinthepreparationofajointemergencymanagementplanandin theappointmentofajointemergencymanagementcoordinator,aswellasallpowersnecessaryto participateinacounty-wideprogramofemergencymanagementinsofarassaidprogrammay affectthetown.(Ordinance 87-07,sec.IV, adopted 3/23/87; 2006 Code, ch. 10, sec. 8.04) Sec. 1.06.005Override Atalltimeswhentheorders,rules,andregulationsmadeandpromulgatedpursuanttothisarticle shallbeineffect,theyshallsupersedeandoverrideallexistingordinances,orders,rules,and regulationsinsofarasthelattermaybeinconsistenttherewith.(Ordinance87-07,sec.V,adopted 3/23/87;2006Code, ch. 10,sec. 8.05) Sec. 1.06.006Liability Thisarticleisanexercisebythetownofitsgovernmentalfunctionsfortheprotectionofthe publicpeace,health,andsafetyofthecitizensofthetown,andneitherthetown,theagentsand representativesofthetown,noranyindividual,receiver,firm,partnership,corporation, association, ortrustee,norany oftheagentsthereof,ingoodfaith carrying out,complyingwith or attemptingtocomplywithanyorder,rule,orregulationspromulgatedpursuanttotheprovisions ofthisarticleshallbeliableforanydamagesustainedtopersonsastheresultofsaidactivity. (Ordinance 87-07,sec.VI, adopted3/23/87;2006Code, ch. 10,sec. 8.06) Sec. 1.06.007Commitmentoffunds Anypersonowningorcontrollingrealestateorotherpremiseswhovoluntarilyandwithout compensationgrantstothetownalicenseorprivilegeorotherwisepermitsthetowntoinspect, designateandusethewholeoranypartorpartsofsuchrealestateorpremisesforthepurposeof shelteringpersonsduringanactual,impendingorpracticeenemyattackornaturalorman-made disastershall,togetherwithhissuccessorsininterest,ifany,notbecivillyliableforthedeathof, orinjuryto,anypersononoraboutsuchrealestateorpremisesundersuchlicense,privilegeor 1-38 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter1:General Provisions otherpermissionorforlossof,ordamageto,thepropertyofsuchperson.(Ordinance87-07,sec. VII, adopted 3/23/87;2006Code, ch. 10,sec. 8.07) Sec. 1.06.008Offenses (a)Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersonwillfullytoobstruct,hinder,ordelayanymemberofthe emergencymanagementorganizationinthe enforcementofanyruleorregulationissuedpursuant tothisarticle,ortodoanyactforbiddenbyanyruleorregulationissuedpursuanttotheauthority containedinthisarticle. (b)Itshalllikewisebeunlawfulforanypersontowear,carryordisplayanyemblem,insignia oranyothermeansofidentificationasamemberoftheemergencymanagementorganizationof thetown, unless authorityto do sohasbeengrantedtosuchperson bytheproperofficials. (c)Anyunauthorizedpersonwhoshalloperateasirenorotherdevicesoastosimulatea warningsignal,ortheterminationofawarning,shallbedeemedguiltyofaviolationofthis articleandshall besubjecttothepenaltiesimposed bythis article. (Ordinance 87-07,sec.VIII, adopted3/23/87; 2006 Code, ch. 10,sec. 8.08) Sec. 1.06.009Penalty Anypersonviolatinganyoftheprovisionsofthisarticleshallbedeemedguiltyofa misdemeanor,anduponconvictionthereofshallbesubjecttoafineinasumnottoexceedtwo thousanddollars($2,000.00)foreachoffense,andaseparateoffenseshallbedeemedcommitted uponeachdayduringoronwhichaviolationoccursorcontinues.(Ordinance87-07,sec.XI, adopted3/23/87;Ordinance 98-28,sec. 7, adopted 10/20/98; 2006 Code, ch. 10, sec. 8.09) * ARTICLE 1.07 RECORDS Division 1. Generally Secs. 1.07.001–1.07.030Reserved † Division 2. Records Management Sec. 1.07.031Policy Itisherebydeclaredtobethepolicyofthetowntoprovideforefficient,economical,and effectivecontrolsoverthecreation,distribution,organization,maintenance,useanddisposition orallmunicipalrecordsthroughacomprehensivesystemofintegratedproceduresforthe managementofrecordsfromtheircreationtotheirultimatedisposition,consistentwiththe requirementsoftheTexasLocalGovernmentRecordsActandacceptedrecordsmanagement practice.(Ordinance 2006-28,sec.II, adopted 8/21/06; 2006 Code, ch. 1, sec. 14.01) * Charterreference– Publicrecords,section11.02. Statelawreferences– Publicaccesstorecords,V.T.C.A.,LocalGovernmentCode,sec.201.009;public information,V.T.C.A.,GovernmentCode,ch.552. † Statelawreference– LocalGovernmentRecordsAct,V.T.C.A.,LocalGovernmentCode,ch.201etseq. 1-39 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter1:General Provisions Sec. 1.07.032Definitions Commission.Thestatelibrary and archives commission. Custodianofrecords.Theappointedpublicofficer(s)whobyordinanceoradministrativepolicy isin charge ofan officethat createsorreceiveslocalgovernmentrecords. Directorandlibrarian.Theexecutiveandadministrativeofficerofthestatelibraryandarchives commission. Essentialrecord.Anylocalgovernmentrecordofthetownnecessarytotheresumptionor continuationofoperationsofthetowninanemergencyordisaster,tothere-creationofthelegal andfinancialstatusofthetown,ortothe protectionandfulfillmentofobligationstothepeopleof thestate. Localgovernmentrecord.Anydocuments,papers,letters,books,maps,photographs,soundor videorecordings,microfilm,magnetictape,electronicmedia,orotherinformation-recording media,regardlessofphysicalformorcharacteristicandregardlessofwhetherpublicaccesstoit isopenorrestrictedunderthelawsofthestate,createdorreceivedbytownoranyofitsofficers or employees pursuanttolaw orinthetransactionofpublic businessare hereby declaredto bethe recordsofthetownandshallbecreated,maintained,anddisposedofinaccordancewiththe provisionsofthisdivisionorproceduresauthorizedbyitandinnoothermanner.Thetermdoes notinclude: (1)Extraidenticalcopiesofdocumentscreatedonlyforconvenienceofreferenceor research by officersor employeesofthetown; (2)Notes,journals,diaries,andsimilardocumentscreatedbyanofficeroremployeeof thetownfortheofficer’s or employee’s personalconvenience; (3)Blankforms; (4)Stocks ofpublications; (5)Libraryandmuseummaterialsacquiredsolelyforthepurposesofreferenceor display; (6)Copiesofdocumentsinanymediafurnishedtomembersofthepublictowhichthey areentitledunder chapter552,GovernmentCode,orotherstatelaw;or (7)Anyrecords,correspondence,notes,memoranda,ordocuments,otherthanafinal writtenagreementdescribedbysection2009.054(c),GovernmentCode,associated withamatterconductedunderanalternativedisputeresolutionprocedureinwhich personnelofastatedepartmentorinstitution,localgovernment,specialdistrict,or otherpoliticalsubdivisionofthestateparticipatedasaparty,facilitatedasan impartialthirdparty,orfacilitatedastheadministratorofadisputeresolutionsystem or organization. .Anyrecordofthetownforwhichtheretention Permanentrecordsorrecordofpermanentvalue periodonarecordsretentionscheduleissuedbythestatelibraryandarchivescommissionis given as permanent. 1-40 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter1:General Provisions Recordscontrolschedule.Adocumentpreparedbyorundertheauthorityoftherecords managementofficerlistingtherecordsmaintainedbythetown,theirretentionperiods,andother recordsdispositioninformationthatthetown’srecordsmanagement programmayrequire. Recordsliaisonofficers.Thepersonsdesignatedbythetownmanagertointerfacewithtown departmentsandthe publicandtoperformsuch otherdutiesas assigned. Recordsmanagement.Theapplicationofmanagementtechniquestothecreation,use, maintenance,retention,preservation,anddisposalofrecordsforthepurposesofreducingthe costsandimprovingtheefficiencyofrecordkeeping.Thetermincludesthedevelopmentof recordscontrolschedules,themanagementoffilingandinformationretrievalsystems,the protectionofessentialandpermanentrecords,theeconomicalandspace-effectivestorageof inactiverecords,controloverthecreationanddistributionofforms,reports,andcorrespondence, andthemanagement ofmicrographicsandelectronicand otherrecordsstoragesystems. Recordsmanagementofficer.Thepersonorpositiondesignatedinthisdivisionastherecords management officer and his or hersuccessor. Recordsmanagementplan.The plan developed undersection 1.07.035ofthis division. Recordsretentionschedule.Adocumentissuedbythestatelibraryandarchivescommission underauthorityoftheTexasGovernmentCode,asamended,establishingmandatoryretention periodsforlocalgovernmentrecords. Retentionperiod.Theminimumtimethatmustpassafterthecreation,recording,orreceiptofa record,orfulfillmentofcertainactionsassociatedwitharecord,beforeitiseligiblefor destruction. (Ordinance 2006-28,sec.II, adopted8/21/06; 2006 Code, ch. 1,sec. 14.02) Sec. 1.07.033Townrecords declaredpublicproperty Allmunicipalrecordsasdefinedinthisdivisionareherebydeclaredtobethepropertyofthe town.Nomunicipalofficialoremployeehas,byvirtueofhisorherposition,anypersonalor propertyrighttosuchrecords,eventhoughheorshemayhavedevelopedorcompiledthem.The unauthorizeddestruction,removalfromfiles,oruseofsuchrecordsisprohibited.(Ordinance 2006-28,sec.II, adopted 8/21/06; 2006Code,ch. 1, sec. 14.03) Sec. 1.07.034Designationofrecordsmanagementofficer Theofficeoftownsecretary,andsuccessiveholdersanddesigneesofsaidoffice,shallserveas recordsmanagementofficerforthetown.Asprovidedbystatelaw,eachsuccessiveholderofthe officeshallfilehisorhernamewiththedirectorandlibrarianofthestatelibrarywithinthirty daysoftheinitialdesignationoroftakinguptheoffice,asapplicable.Thetowncouncil designationofthename,office,orpositionoftherecordsmanagementofficershallbeentered intotheminutesofthetowncouncilmeetingatwhichsuchdesignationismade.(Ordinance 2006-28,sec.II,adopted8/21/06;2006Code,ch.1,sec.14.04;Ordinance2013-36adopted 10/7/13) 1-41 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter1:General Provisions Sec. 1.07.035Recordsmanagementplantobedeveloped;approvalofplan;authorityof plan (a)Therecordsmanagementofficer,underthedirectionofthetownmanager,shalldevelopa recordsmanagementplanforthetownforsubmissiontoandapprovalbythetowncouncil.The planshallbeadoptedbyordinanceandmustprovidemethodsandprocedurestoenablethetown council,custodianofrecords,andrecordsmanagementofficertofulfillthedutiesand responsibilitiessetoutintheTexasLocalGovernmentCode,sections203.021,203.022,and 203.023,asamended,concerningthemanagementandpreservationofrecords.Acopyofthe ordinanceshallbefiledbytherecordsmanagementofficerwiththedirectorandlibrarianwithin 30daysafterthedateofitsadoption.Theplanshallalsocontainpoliciesandprocedures designedtoreducethecostsandimprovetheefficiencyofrecordkeeping,toadequatelyprotect theessentialrecordsofthemunicipality,andtoproperlypreservethoserecordsofthe municipalitythatareofhistoricalvalue.Theplanmustbedesignedtoenabletherecords managementofficertocarryouthisorherdutiesprescribedbystatelawandthisdivision effectively. (b)Onceapprovedbythetowncouncil,therecordsmanagementplanshallbebindingonall offices,departments,divisions,programs,commissions,bureaus,boards,committees,orsimilar entitiesofthetownandrecordsshallbecreated,maintained,stored,microfilmed\[ordisposedof accordingtothe plan\]. (c)Statelawrelatingtotheduties,otherresponsibilities,orrecordkeepingrequirementsofa custodianofrecordsdoesnotexempthimorherortherecordsinhisorhercarefromthe applicationofthisdivision andtherecordsmanagementplanadoptedunderit,normayitbeused bythecustodianofrecordsasabasisforrefusaltoparticipateintherecordsmanagement program ofthetown. (Ordinance 2006-28,sec.II, adopted8/21/06; 2006 Code, ch. 1,sec. 14.05) Sec. 1.07.036Dutiesofrecordsmanagementofficer Inadditiontootherdutiesassignedinthisdivisionandstatelaw,therecordsmanagementofficer shall: (1)Assistinestablishinganddevelopingpoliciesandproceduresforarecords management program; (2)Administertherecordsmanagementprogramandprovideassistancetotownstafffor thepurposesofreducingthecostsandimprovingtheefficiencyofrecordkeeping; and (3)In cooperationwiththecustodianofrecordsshall: (A)Prepareandfiletherecordscontrolschedulesandamendedschedulesrequired bysection203.041andthelistofobsoleterecordsasprovidedbysection 203.044,as amended,oftheTexasLocalGovernmentCode; (B)Prepareor directthepreparation ofrequestsforauthorizationto destroyrecords not onan approved controlscheduleasprovided bythis division; 1-42 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter1:General Provisions (C)Identifyandtakeadequatestepstopreservelocalgovernmentrecordsthatare of permanentvalue; (D)Identify and take adequatestepsto protectessentiallocalgovernmentrecords; (E)Ensurethatthemaintenance,preservation,microfilming,destruction,orother dispositionofrecordsiscarriedoutinaccordancewiththepoliciesand proceduresofthetown’srecordmanagementprogramandtherequirementsof statelaw,includingrulesand policiesadoptedunderthatprogram; (F)Disseminatetothetowncouncilandcustodiansofrecordsinformation concerningstatelaws, administrativerules, andthe policies ofthetownrelating totownrecords;and (G)Establishproceduresto ensurethatthe handling ofrecordsin any contextofthe recordsmanagementprogrambytherecordsmanagementofficerorthose undertheofficer’sauthorityis carried outwith dueregardfor: (i)Thedutiesandresponsibilitiesofcustodiansthatmaybeimposedby law;and (ii)The confidentialityofinformationinrecordstowhich accessisrestricted bylaw. (Ordinance 2006-28,sec.II, adopted8/21/06; 2006 Code, ch. 1,sec. 14.06) Sec. 1.07.037Recordscontrolschedulesto be developed; approval;filingwithstate (a)Therecordsmanagementofficer,actingunderthedirectionofthetownmanager,shall preparerecordscontrolschedulesonadepartment-by-departmentbasislistingallrecordscreated orreceivedbythedepartmentandtheretentionperiodforeachrecord.Recordscontrolschedules shallalsocontainsuchotherinformationregardingthedispositionofmunicipalrecordsasthe recordsmanagement planmayrequire. (b)Eachrecordscontrolscheduleshallbemonitoredandamendedasneededbytherecords managementofficeronaregularbasistoensurethatitisincompliancewithrecordsretention schedulesissuedbythestateandthatitcontinuestoreflecttherecordkeepingproceduresand needsofthedepartment andtherecordsmanagement program ofthetown. (c)Beforeitsadoption,arecordscontrolscheduleoramendedscheduleforadepartmentmust be approved bythetownmanager. (d)Beforeits adoption, a records controlschedulemust besubmitted and acceptedforfilingby thedirectorandlibrarianasprovidedbystatelaw.Ifascheduleisnotacceptedforfiling,the scheduleshallbeamendedtomakeitacceptableforfiling.Therecordsmanagementofficershall submittherecords controlschedulestothedirectorandlibrarian. (Ordinance 2006-28,sec.II, adopted8/21/06; 2006 Code, ch. 1,sec. 14.07) 1-43 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter1:General Provisions Sec. 1.07.038Implementationofrecordscontrolschedules;destructionofrecordsunder schedule (a)Arecordscontrolschedulefor adepartmentthathasbeenapproved and \[adopted underthis divisionshallbe\]implementedinaccordancewiththepoliciesandproceduresoftherecords management plan. (b)Arecordwhoseretentionperiodhasexpiredonarecordscontrolscheduleshallbe destroyed unlessan openrecordsrequestispending on therecord,thesubjectmatter oftherecord ispertinenttoapendinglawsuit,oradepartmentheadrequestsinwritingtotherecords management committeethattherecord beretainedforan additionalperiod. (c)Priortothedestructionofarecordunderanapprovedrecordscontrolschedule, authorizationforthedestructionmustbeobtainedbytherecordsmanagementofficerfromthe townmanager. (Ordinance 2006-28,sec.II, adopted8/21/06; 2006 Code, ch. 1,sec. 14.08) Sec. 1.07.039Destructionof unscheduled records Arecordthathasnotyetbeenlistedonanapprovedrecordscontrolschedulemaybedestroyedif itsdestructionhasbeenapprovedinthesamemannerasarecorddestroyedunderanapproved scheduleandtherecordsmanagementofficerhassubmittedtoandreceivedbackfromthe directorandlibrariananapproveddestructionauthorizationrequest.(Ordinance2006-28,sec.II, adopted8/21/06;2006Code, ch. 1,sec. 14.09) Sec. 1.07.040Recordscenter Arecordscenter,developedpursuanttotheplanrequiredbythisdivision,shallbeunderthe directcontrolandsupervisionoftherecordsmanagementofficer.Policiesandprocedures regulatingtheoperationsanduseoftherecordscentershallbecontainedintherecords managementplandevelopedhereunder.(Ordinance2006-28,sec.II,adopted8/21/06;2006 Code, ch. 1,sec. 14.10) Sec. 1.07.041Alternativestoragemethods Allelectronic,digitalorotherstorageofrecordsauthorizedundertherecordsmanagementplan shallbecentralizedandunderthedirectsupervisionoftherecordsmanagementofficer.The recordsmanagementplanshallestablishpoliciesandproceduresforthestorageofmunicipal records,includingpoliciestoensurethatanyalternativestoragemethodisutilizedinaccordance withstandardsandproceduresforthelocalgovernmentrecordsestablishedinrulesofthestate libraryandarchivescommission.Theplanshallalsoestablishcriteriafordeterminingthe eligibility ofrecordsforalternativestoragemethodsand protocolsfor exemptingrecordsfromthe centralizedprocess;provided,however,thatexemptedrecordsarestillsubjecttoperiodicreview bytherecordsmanagementofficerastocost-effectiveness,administrativeefficiency,and compliancewithcommissionrules.(Ordinance2006-28,sec.II,adopted8/21/06;2006Code,ch. 1,sec.14.11) Secs. 1.07.042–1.07.060Reserved 1-44 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter1:General Provisions Division 2.OpenRecords Sec. 1.07.061Useoffacsimileor protected documentformatforprovidinginformation ThetownwillprovideinformationrequestedpursuanttotheTexasOpenRecordsActbyuseof facsimilemachinesorbyusingaprotecteddocumentformat,providingthatinformationreleased byuseoffacsimiledoesnotexceedthreepagesandinformationreleasedbyuseofaprotected documentformatdoesnotexceedfifty(50)pages.(Ordinance2006-18,sec.II,adopted6/19/06; 2006Code,ch. 1,sec.13.01) Sec. 1.07.062Thirty-six hour timelimit PursuanttoandsubjecttothelimitationsinV.T.C.A.,GovernmentCode,section552.275,the towncouncilherebyestablishesthirty-six(36)hoursasareasonablelimitontheamountoftime thatpersonnelofthetownarerequiredtospendproducingpublicinformationforinspectionor duplicationbyarequestor,orprovidingcopiesofpublicinformationtoarequestor,without recoveringitscostsattributabletothatpersonneltime.Costsfortimerecoverableunderthis sectionshallaccrueinaccordancewiththetown’sscheduleoffees.(Ordinance2012-13,sec. 2.01, adopted 5/21/12) * ARTICLE 1.08 PARKSANDRECREATION Division 1. Generally Secs. 1.08.001–1.08.030Reserved Division 2.ParksandRecreationBoard Sec. 1.08.031Definitions Forthepurposeofthisdivision,thefollowingterms,phrases,wordsandtheirderivationsshall havethemeaninggiven herein: Adult.A personeighteen(18)yearsof ageor older. Amplifieddevice.Anysoundsystemorotherdevicewhichhastheabilitytoincreaseormake louderanyvoiceorothersoundornoiseandwhichtransmitssuchvoice,soundornoisetothe generalpublicor personsinthevicinity. Baseballfacility(ies).AllstructuresorgroundswithinIndependenceEast andIndependence West that are utilizedforbaseball ort-ballactivities. Director.Thedirectorof parks and recreationforthetown or his designee. Park.Apark,playground,recreationcenteroranyotherareaorfacilityowned,used,controlled, orleased bythetown anddevotedtoactive orpassiverecreation. * Statelawreference– Authoritytoacquireandmaintainparks,museumsandhistoricsites,V.T.C.A., LocalGovernmentCode,ch.331. 1-45 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter1:General Provisions Parkproperty.Apark,playground,athleticfacilityoranyotherarealocatedwithinthe incorporatedlimitsofthetown,thatisownedorleasedbythetown,anddevotedtoactiveor passiverecreation,including all creeks, ponds andlakesmaintained bythetown. Parksandrecreation board or board.Thetown parks and recreationboard appointed bythetown council. Person.Individual(s)or a partnership, corporationorany otherlegalentity. Specialevent permit.A permitissued bythetown pursuanttothetown’sspecial event ordinance. Tournamentdirector.Thepersonorhisidentifieddesigneewhoisinchargeofatournamentand whoisalso designated asthe primary pointof contactwiththetown during atournament. Townmanager.Thetownmanager or hisdesignee. (Ordinance 2005-27sec. 2,adopted 12/5/05; 2006Code, ch. 9, sec. 1.01;Ordinance 2008-32,sec. 2, adopted10/6/08;Ordinance 2013-10,sec. 2.01,adopted3/4/13) Sec. 1.08.032Board established;membership;meetings Theparksandrecreationboardconsistingofnotlessthannine(9)normorethaneleven(11) regularmembersishereby established asfollows: (1)Qualifications.Membersshallberesidentsofthetown. (2)Compensation.Membersshallservewithoutcompensation. (3)Staggeredterms.Members’termswillbeforthree(3)years/staggered.Placesonthe boardshallbenumbered1through11.Places1through4ontheinitialboardshall serveforatermofone(1)year.Uponexpirationofthatone(1)yearterm,members appointedtothoseseatsshallserve onaregularthree(3)yearterminterval. (4)Hold-overwhenreplacementmemberhasnotqualified.Ifareplacementhasnot qualifiedupontheexpirationofamember’sterm,thenthatmembershallcontinue his/hermembershipuntilreplaced. .Theboardshallannuallyelectachairperson,avice-chairpersonanda (5)Officers secretary. (A)Thechairpersonshallpresideovermeetingsandshallbeentitledtovoteupon eachissue.Theboardshallconductitsmeetingsinaccordancewiththetown’s board,commissionandcommittee handbook. (B)Thevice-chairpersonshallassistthechairpersonindirectingtheaffairsofthe board.Intheabsenceofthechairperson,thevice-chairpersonshallassumeall dutiesofthechairperson.Intheeventthatthevice-chairpersonisabsent,the proceedingsshallbe conductedinaccordancewithRobert’sRules ofOrder. 1-46 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter1:General Provisions (C)Thesecretaryshallreviewminutesofallmeetings,andinthesecretary’s absencethechairpersonshalldesignateanothermembertoactassecretary. Uponapprovalbytheboard,thesecretaryshallsigntheofficialcopyofthe minutes.Thesecretaryshalldistribute,onceayearatthefirstregularmeeting, a copy ofthecurrent parks and recreationordinance. (6)Directorparticipation.Thedirectoroftheparksandrecreationdepartmentshallbein attendanceatthe boardmeetings.The directorshallparticipateinmeetingstoprovide staffassistance,reports,andrecommendations asrequested bytheboard. (7)Directortobeex-officiomember.Thedirectorshallbeanex-officiomemberofthe board,withtheresponsibilitytoparticipateindiscussionsbutwithouttherightto vote. (8)Absencefrommeetings. (A)Amember’sabsencefromthree(3)meetingsannuallywithoutformalconsent oftheboardshallbedeemedtoconstitutetheresignationofthatmemberand shallbecertifiedbythechairpersontothetowncouncil.Amember’sabsence willbeconsideredatthenextregularlyscheduledmeetingfollowingthe absence. (B)Membersshouldattempttomakeallregularmeetings;however,ifamember findsdifficultyinmaintainingregularattendance,itissuggestedthatthe memberconsiderwhetherhe/shehassufficienttimetobeaneffectivemember. Itistheresponsibilityofamemberinthispositiontoinitiateadiscussionwith thechairorstaffliaisonaboutattendance. (C)Thechairpersonoftheboardistomaintainachartedattendancerecordforall members.Ifattendancebecomesanissue,thestaffliaisonwillattemptto secure a writtenresignation. (9)Meetings.Regularmeetingsshallbeheldatleastonceamonthonthedateandatthe timeestablishedbytheboardasprovidedinthisdivision,unlessthechairperson designatesanothertime,dateandplaceandallmembersoftheboardarenotifiedat leastseven(7) daysinadvance. .Amajority ofmembersshall constitute a quorum. (10)Quorum (11)Minutes.Minutesofeachboardmeetingshall befiledwiththetownsecretary. (Ordinance2005-27,sec.3,adopted12/5/05;2006Code,ch.9,sec.1.02;Ordinance2008-32, sec.II, adopted 10/6/08) Sec. 1.08.033Powers and duties (a)Generally.Theparksandrecreationboardshallhavethefollowingpowersandperformthe following duties: (1)Advisorycapacitytocouncil.Theboardshallactprincipallyinanadvisorycapacity tothetownstaffandthetowncouncilinallmatterspertainingtoparksand 1-47 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter1:General Provisions recreation;shallacquaintitselfwithandmakeacontinuousstudyofthecomplete parksandrecreationservicesofthetown;andshalladvisethestaffandtowncouncil fromtimetotimeastothepresentandfuturepolicies,maintenance,operation, planning, acquisition, development, and enlargementofthetown parks and recreation services.Theboardshallalsohavesuchauthorityasdesignatedtoitbytown ordinance. (2)Studyanddevelopmentofparksandrecreationareas.Theboardshallstudyand encouragethedevelopmentofparksandrecreationareasandthedevelopmentof recreationforallresidentsofthetown. (3)Advisorycapacitytodirector.Itshalladvisetheboard\[director\]onproblemsof developmentofrecreationareas,facilities,programsandimprovedrecreation services. (4)Recommendationofstandards.Itshallrecommendtheadoptionofstandardsfor areas,facilities,programsandfinancialsupportforparks and recreation purposes. (5)Recommendationsoncapitalimprovementprogramsandacquisitions.Theboard shalladviseandrecommendtotheparksandrecreationdirectorthedevelopmentof long-rangecapitalimprovementprograms,and,whentheneedexistsforadditional parkandrecreationalfacilities,theboardshallmakeappropriaterecommendationto thetowncouncil.Itmayalsorecommendtheacquisitionofadditionalparks,park andrecreationalequipment and supplies. (6)Solicitationofgrants.Theboardmaysolicitgrantsonbehalfoftheparksand recreationboard;provided,however,thattheacceptanceofanysuchgrantissubject tothe approvalandacceptanceofthetowncouncil. (7)Cooperativeopportunities.Theboardmaycooperatewithothergovernmental agencies, civicorganizations and allcitizens ofthetownintheadvancement ofsound parks andrecreationplanning and programming. (8)Amendments.Theboardmay,fromtimetotime,recommendtothetowncouncil amendmentstothisdivision. (9)Reports.Theboardshall,throughitschairpersonorhis/herdesignee,makeanoral andwrittenreportsemi-annuallytothetowncouncilconcerningitsactivitiesduring thepastyear anditsproposalsforthe comingyear. (10)Reviewofbudget.Theboardshallreviewtheproposedbudgetfortheparksand recreationdepartment,andmakeanyrecommendationstotheparksandrecreation directordeemednecessary.Theboardisnotauthorizedtoadd,deleteorchangein anywaythe budget aspreparedbythe parks andrecreation director. (11)Adoptionofadditionalrules.Theboardshallhaveauthoritytoadoptsuchadditional rulesthatarenotinconflictwiththisdivisionthatitdeemsnecessarytocarryoutthe purpose andintentofthisdivision,subjecttotowncouncil approval. 1-48 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter1:General Provisions (12)Actionsofboard.Noactionofanyindividualmember(s)isauthorizedexceptas approvedbytheboard.Onlytheboardactingasawholeshallexercisethepowers and duties ofthe board. (b)Boardtoserveastreeboard.Theparksandrecreationboardshallserveasthetreeboard forthetownwiththosedutiesandresponsibilitiessetforthinarticle10.02,division8(tree preservation andremoval)oftheCodeofOrdinancesofthetown, asamended. (Ordinance2005-27,sec.4,adopted12/5/05;2006Code,ch.9,sec.1.03;Ordinance2008-32, sec.II, adopted 10/6/08;Ordinance 2011-06,sec. 2.03, adopted3/21/11) Sec. 1.08.034Procedures The proceduresoftheboard areassetoutbelow: (1)Theboardshallestablishthescheduleandtimeforitsregularmeetings.The chairpersonmaycallspecialmeetings.Allmeetingsshallbeheldinapublicplace with public noticeas prescribed bylaw. (2)A quorum consisting of amajority ofmembersshallberequiredforthetransaction of any business. (Ordinance2005-27,sec.5,adopted12/5/05;2006Code,ch.9,sec.1.04;Ordinance2008-32, sec.II, adopted 10/6/08) Secs. 1.08.035–1.08.060Reserved Division 3.ParkRegulations Sec. 1.08.061Park propertygenerally;prohibitedacts Exceptasotherwiseexpresslyprovided,nopersonshallengageinanyconductprohibitedbyany sectionofthisdivision,includingbutnotlimitedtooneormoreofthefollowingacts,whileinor upon park propertylocatedwithintheincorporatedlimitsofthetown: (1)Toride,hitch,fasten,lead,drive,orletlooseanyanimal;providedhowever,this prohibitionshallnotapplytoadogwhenledbyachain,cord,orleashortoadog utilizingthefencedareaofFreedomDog Park. (2)Touse,carryordischargeanyfirearm(exceptasallowedbystatelaw),firework,air gun,paintballgun,BBgun,slingshot,anymannerofpropelledweaponry,knifeor othersimilarlethalinstruments. (3)Touseoroperateanymodel,helicopter,plane,boat,rocketoranyradiocontrolled device exceptin areasspecifically designatedforsuchpurposes bythe director. (4)Touseoroperateanymotorboat,boat,kayak,canoeorwatercraftonthewatersof anylake,pond, orstreamexceptinareasspecificallydesignatedforsuch purposesby thedirector. 1-49 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter1:General Provisions (5)Todamage,cut,break,injure,deface,disturb,mark,writeupon,paint,ordisturbany tree,shrub,plant,rock, building,monument,fence, bench, orotherstructure. (6)Toplantorplaceanytree,shrub,plant,rock,building,monument,fence,benchor otherstructureexceptinareasspecificallydesignatedforsuchpurposesbythe director. (7)Toswim, bathe,wadein orpollutethewaterof any pond,lake,orstream. (8)Tomakeorkindleafire,exceptintown-installedbar-b-qpitsorinareasspecifically designatedforsuchpurposesbythedirectororatatimewhenaburn-banhasbeen declaredtobeineffect byDentonorTarrantCountyas applicable. (9)Todischargeanynoxiousliquid,greywater,orsolidsonorintoanygrounds,ponds, fountains,lakes, orstreams. (10)Toleavelitter,garbage,cans,bottles,orotherrefuseelsewherethaninrefuse containersprovidedforsuch purpose. (11)Toparticipateor engageinany activitywhensuchactivitymay cause, createorresult inadangertothepublicormaybeconsideredanuisancetootherusersofpark property ora hazardtopublicsafety and welfare. (12)Todisruptinanymanneranypicnic,meeting,service,concert,exercise,event,or exhibition. (13)Todistribute,post,place,orerectanydeviceordocument,includingwithout limitation,handbills,signs,circulars,notices,papers,orotheritemsdisplayinga commercialadvertisementorotherwiseofferinggoodsorservicesforsalewithout writtenpermissionfromthedirector,orasotherwiseallowedbytownordinanceor statelaw. (14)Tofailorrefusetoremoveandproperlydisposeofsolidanimalwasteofpetsor other animals brought ontopark property. (15)Tosell orofferforsale anyfood,drinks, confections,merchandise, orservicesexcept asauthorizedbythetownpursuanttoanapprovedwrittenagreement,orbywritten permissionofthedirectorforatownauthorizedorsponsoredspecialeventorwhen suchsaleis operated bytown. (16)Topractice,carryon,conduct,orsolicitforanytrade,occupation,business,or profession,exceptwhen approved, operatedorsponsored bythetown. (17)Toplaygolforuseorplaywithgolfballsorgolfclubs,exceptwhenapproved, operated orsponsored bythetown. (18)Tobring, carry,transport,or possess a glass container. (19)Topossessor consume alcoholic beverages ofanykind. (20)Toplay orbeton anygamewhichisplayed, conducted, dealt,orcarried on. 1-50 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter1:General Provisions (21)Tooperateanyamplifieddeviceexceptwhenoperatedbythetownorwhenoperated asauthorizedbyandin accordancewiththe parametersestablished byaspecialevent permit. (22)Foranypersonovertheageofsix(6)yearstousearestroomand/orwashroom designatedforamember ofthe oppositesex. (23)Toremaininoruponanyparkpropertyatatimewhentheparkpropertyisclosed. Signsindicatinghoursofoperationshallbepostedatconspicuouslocationstogive noticethereof.Hours ofoperationfor park propertyshallbeasfollows: (A)Exceptasotherwisespecificallyprovidedherein,alltownparkfacilitiesshall beclosedfromonehouraftersunsetuntilonehourpriortosunrisethenext day,unlesstheuseofsuchparkfacilitieshasbeenscheduledwiththetownfor an athletic use, aspecial event,or a program. (B)FreedomDogParkshallbeopenonehalfhourpriortosunriseandshallclose one halfhouraftersunset. (C)HarmonyParkandtheIndependenceEastandWestfacilitiesmayremainopen until10:00p.m.fromSundaythroughSaturdayforscheduledusesprogramsor events.Fortournamentplay,thesefacilitiesmaybeopenonFridayand Saturdayuntil11:00p.m.andonSundaysuntil10:30p.m.,exceptthatfor FridaythroughSundayplayonly,uponrequestfromthetournamentdirector, thetownmanagerorhisdesigneemayauthorizeathirty(30)minuteextension forplay.Tennisfacilitiesmayremainopenfromonehalfhourpriortosunrise until 10:00p.m.fortennisrelatedactivitiesonly. (Ordinance 2013-10,sec.2.03, adopted3/4/13;Ordinance adoptingCode) Sec. 1.08.062Vehicularregulations Exceptasotherwiseexpresslyprovided,nopersonshallengageinanyconductprohibitedbyany sectionofthisdivision,includingbutnotlimitedtooneormoreofthefollowingacts,whileinor upon park propertylocatedwithintheincorporatedlimitsofthetown: (1)Operateavehicleatarateofspeedinexcessof15milesperhouruponadrive,road or parkinglotwithin or upon park property unlesssuch areais otherwiseposted. (2)Exhibitorcauseanyunnecessaryaccelerationofavehicle,includingbutnotlimited toaccelerationoranyotheractionwhichcausesgraveltobethrown,tirestosqueal, or otherwisecreatesor causes athreat ofinjury ordamageto persons orproperty. (3)Operateavehicle,device,motorizedcart,motorizedassistedscooterorother motorizeddeviceincluding,butnotlimitedtovehiclesknownasATV’sanywherein oruponparkproperty,includingwithoutlimitation,agreenspaceorothergrassy area,acommonarea,apathway,orasidewalk,unlesssuchareaisspecifically designatedforthatpurposebythedirector;providedhoweverthatthisprohibition shallnotapplytoadeviceforassistingthedisabledoradevicethatismedically necessaryto assist apersonwithpersonalmobility. 1-51 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter1:General Provisions (4)Parkinareasotherthanthosespecificallydesignatedforparkingorasotherwise authorized bythe director. (5)Whereparkingspacesaremarked,allvehiclesshallbeparkedwithinandbetween thelinesdesignatingasinglevehicleparkingspaceandnototherwiseinamanner that utilizesmorethan oneparkingspace. (6)Novehicleshallbeparked,stopped,orleftstandingbehindanyothervehicleinany locationorinanymannerthatwillobstruct,block,orhinderingressoregressfrom theline,aparkingspace,oraparkingarea.Anyvehiclethatisparked,stopped,or leftinviolationofthissectionmayberemovedattheowner’sexpensebyapeace officerorbyanauthorizedrepresentativeofthetowniftheowneroroperatorofthe vehicleisnotincontrolofthevehicleorcannotbelocatedtoremovetheobstructing vehicleandtheobstructioncreatesanimmediatehazardorhindrancetotheflowof vehicle.Novariationtotherequirementsofthissectionshallbeallowedunless specificallyauthorizedinwritingbythedirector.Thissectioniscumulativeof remediesauthorized bystatelawfortheremoval of unauthorizedvehicles. (7)Causeoralloweitheranoperableoraninoperablemotorvehicletoremainonany parking areafor a periodofmorethantwenty-four(24) continuous hours. (Ordinance 2013-10,sec.2.03, adopted3/4/13) Sec. 1.08.063Rollerskates,rollerblades,in-lineskates,skateboards,coasters,scooters and bicycles Theuseofrollerskates,rollerblades,in-lineskates,skateboards,coasters,scootersandbicycles orsimilardeviceispermitteduponanysidewalk,pathwayorparktrail.Notwithstandingthe foregoing,apersonshallnotrideoruseanyrollerskates,rollerblades,in-lineskates, skateboards,coasters,scootersandbicyclesinanareawhereasignprohibitingsuchconductis posted.(Ordinance 2013-10,sec.2.03,adopted3/4/13) Sec. 1.08.064Useoftobacco products Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersontouseanytobaccoproductortosmoke,orpossessburning tobaccoorotherplantproductinanyparkwheresignsprohibitingsuchconductareposted. Smokingisallowedintownparkingareaswhicheitherserviceorarepartofparkproperty. (Ordinance 2013-10,sec.2.04, adopted3/4/13) Sec. 1.08.065Unshelled nuts and seeds Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersontouse,distributeorsellunshelledseedsornutsofanyvariety inanybaseballfacility,exceptduringtournamentplay.(Ordinance2013-10,sec.2.05,adopted 3/4/13) Sec. 1.08.066FreedomDogPark (a)NodogshallbepermittedinFreedomDogParkexceptwheninthecare,custodyand controlofapersonatleasttwelve(12)yearsofage.Anypersonundertwelve(12)yearsofage 1-52 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter1:General Provisions shallbeaccompaniedbyandbeunderthedirectsupervisionofanadultwhileinFreedomDog Park. (b)Alldogsshallbeatleastfour(4)monthsofageandshalldisplayatagdisplayingacurrent rabiesvaccination.Itshallbeaviolationforapersontoalloworpermitadogtoutilizeortobe within FreedomDog Parkifthe dog doesnotmeettheforegoingrequirements. (c)NoanimalsotherthandogsshallbepermittedwithinthefencedareaofFreedomDogPark exceptas authorized bythedirectorforthepurposeofatownapprovedspecial eventor program. (d)All dogsshallremain on-leashwhileentering and exitingthe FreedomDog Park. (e)Dogsoverthirty-five(35)poundsshallnotbeallowedintheareaidentifiedforuseasthe “small dog” area. (f)FoodshallnotbeallowedintheFreedomDogPark,includingwithoutlimitation,treats usedfortrainingpurposes,exceptwhenauthorizedbythedirectorforatownapprovedspecial event orprogram. (Ordinance 2013-10,sec.2.06, adopted3/4/13) Sec. 1.08.067Exemptions (a)Alltown andMUD1vehiclesshall beexemptfromtherestrictions ofthisdivision. (b)Townstaffmayperformmaintenanceoperationsonanyfieldoutsideofthepostedhours withtheprovisionthatfieldlightsmay not be usedduringsuch operations. (c)Organizationsrequestingtheuseofparkpropertiesorfacilitiesoutsideoftheestablished operationalhoursmayrequestaspecialeventpermitpursuanttothetown’sspecialevent ordinance. (Ordinance 2013-10,sec.2.07, adopted3/4/13) Secs. 1.08.068–1.08.090Reserved Division 4. TrophyClubPark PartI.InGeneral Sec. 1.08.091Definitions Alcoholic beverage.All beverages containing any amount,quantity or content ofalcohol. All-terrainvehicle.Amotorvehiclethatis: (1)Equippedwith asaddlefortheuseoftherider; (2)Designedto propelitselfwiththree orfourtiresin contactwiththeground; (3)Designed bythemanufacturerfor off-highway use bythe operatoronly; and 1-53 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter1:General Provisions (4)Not designed bythemanufacturerforfarming orlawncare. Moped.Amotor-drivencyclethatcannotattainaspeedinonemileofmorethan30milesper hourandthe engine ofwhich: (1)Cannotproducemorethantwo-brake horsepower; and (2)Ifaninternalcombustionengine,hasapistondisplacementof50cubiccentimeters orlessandconnectstoapowerdrivesystemthatdoesnotrequiretheoperatorto shiftgears. Motorcycle.Amotorvehicle,otherthanatractor,thatisequippedwitharider’ssaddleand designedto havewhen propelled notmorethanthreewheels on theground. Motor-drivencycle.Amotorcycleequippedwithamotorthathasanenginepistondisplacement of 250cubic centimetersorless. Park,parkfacilityorparkland.ParklandorrecreationalorparkfacilitieslocatedwithinTrophy ClubParkandanybuildingorfacilitylocatedthereon,andunderthecontrolofthetownasapart ofthepark,recreationorplaygroundarea,whetherornotsuchareashavebeenformally dedicatedtosuch purposes. Parkandrecreationrulesandregulations.Thewrittenrules,regulationsandpoliciesadoptedby thetownwhichgoverntheuseofTrophyClub Park. Parkingarea.Anydesignatedportionofanyparkoranyparkroadordrivewhichissetasidefor theparking ofvehicles. Permit.Writtenpermissionfromthetownorotherappropriategovernmentalagencyorentity whichallowsthepersoninpossessionofsuchpermittocarryoutorengageinagivenactivityin a park. Person.Anyindividual,person,firm,partnership,association,corporation,companyor organizationof anykind. Title36.Title36,Parks,Forests,andParkLand,ofchapterIII,U.S.ArmyCorpsofEngineers, part327,Rules andRegulationsGoverningPublicUseof WaterResourcesDevelopmentProjects Administered bytheChiefofEngineers,as amended. Towndesignee.Thepersondesignatedbythetowncounciltooverseetheadministrationofthis division,includingthatperson’s designee. Trailorcourse.Anypathwayorotherareawithidentifiedboundarieswhichisdesignatedfora specificallyidentifiedusebythepublicormembersthereofengaginginaspecifiedrecreational activity. Vehicle.Includes anywheeleddeviceor conveyancepropelled bymotor or engine. Vessel.Anywatercraftotherthanaseaplaneonwaterusedorcapableofbeingusedfor transportation on water. 1-54 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter1:General Provisions Watercraft.Avessel,oneormorewaterskis,anaquaplaneoranotherdeviceusedfor transportingorcarryingapersononthewater,otherthanadevicepropelledonlybythecurrent ofwater. (Ordinance2002-45,sec.2,adopted12/16/02;Ordinance2003-06,sec.2,adopted4/7/03;2006 Code, ch. 9,sec. 2.01;OrdinanceadoptingCode) Sec. 1.08.092Hours opento public;signage (a)TrophyClub Parkshall beopentothegeneral publiconly betweenthe hours posted below: ParkOperationalHours SeasonDaysParkOpensParkCloses Summer Mondaythrough Sunday6:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. Parts ofMondaythrough Sunday6:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Fall/Spring Winter Mondaythrough Sunday6:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. ParkORV/OHVOperationalHours SeasonDaysParkFromToPark Opens(OHV)(OHV)Closes Summer Mondaythrough Sunday6:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Parts ofMondaythrough Sunday6:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Fall/Spring Winter Mondaythrough Sunday6:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. (b)Suchhoursshallbepostedatthemainentrygateofthepark.Thetowndesigneeshallhave the authoritytoclosetheparkatanytimeheorshe deemsnecessarytoservepublichealth,safety orwelfareortoallowformaintenance.Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersontoenter,beorremain intheparkwhenclosedexceptforeventsapprovedorscheduledbythetowndesigneeortown council. (c)Thetown designeeshall causesignsto be placedwithinTrophyClub Park advising persons oftheprohibitionscontainedinthisdivisionand directingtrafficflowthroughthepark,including butnotlimitedtotrafficflowonpavedroadwaysandtrailsorrecreationalcourseswithinthe park. (Ordinance2002-45,sec.3,adopted12/16/02;Ordinance2003-06,sec.3,adopted4/7/03;2006 Code, ch. 9,sec. 2.02;OrdinanceadoptingCode) Sec. 1.08.093Generalprohibitions PersonsutilizingTrophyClubParkfacilitiesshallcomplywithallU.S.ArmyCorpsofEngineers regulationsandfederal,stateandlocallaws,rulesandregulations,includingbutnotlimitedto 1-55 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter1:General Provisions title36,townordinances,andapplicableparkrulesandregulationsenactedbythetown.Except asspecifically providedherein, no personshalldo or causeto be doneany ofthefollowing: (1)Entertheparkorutilizeanyportionofthepark,includingbutnotlimitedtoboat launchingareas,off-roadvehicleareas,off-highwayvehicleareas,orother recreationalorpark areas,without payingthe designatedfeeforsucharea. (2)Use orpossessanyglass container. (3)Possessor consume any alcoholic beverage. (4)Permitanyanimalownedorpossessedbyapersontorunatlargeorpermitanysuch animalinthepark unlessitshall beatalltimeskept on a leashor confinedin acage. (5)Abandon any animalinthepark. (6)Allow any horseintothe parkin an area notdesignatedforsuchuse. (7)Failtoimmediatelycleanupandproperlydisposeofanyfecesleftbyananimalin theperson’s possessionorunderhiscontrol. (8)Carryanyfirearmsprohibitedunderstateandfederallawordischargeanyfirearm, BBgunorairgun,exceptwheredesignatedorasauthorizedbyfederal,state,orlocal law,ruleorregulation. (9)Nopersonshalldump,deposit,orleaveanyrefuseortrash,includingbutnotlimited tobottles,brokenglass,paper,boxes,cans,dirt,rubbish,waste,garbage,orother trash,onparkproperty.Nosuchrefuseortrashshallbeplacedinanywaterslocated withinanypark,orleftanywhereonthegrounds.Allrefuseandtrashshallbeplaced intheproperreceptacleswheretheseareprovided.Wherereceptaclesarenot provided,allrefuseandtrashshallberemovedfromtheparkbytheperson responsibleforitspresence, and properly disposed ofelsewhere. (10)Participateinanyactivitywhensuchactivitywillcreateadangertothepublicor shall beconsidereda public nuisance. (11)Driveanyvehicleacrossthecurbs,sidewalks,grass,lawn,oranywhereelseother thanupontheroads,streets,parkingareas,trailsorcoursesdesignatedforthat purpose. (12)Driveanyvehiclecarelesslyandheedlesslydisregardingtherightsorsafetyofothers withoutduecautionandataspeed,orinamanner,soastoendanger,orbelikelyto endanger,any person orproperty. (13)Operateamotorvehicle,includinganoff-roadvehicleoroff-highwayvehicle,atany time,withoutamuffleringoodworkingorder,oroperatesuchmotorvehicleina mannerastocreateexcessiveorunusualnoiseorannoyingsmoke,oruseamuffler cutout, bypass, orsimilardevice. (14)Parkvehiclesortrailersuponthegrass,lawnoranywhereelse,otherthaninthose areas designatedforthat purpose. 1-56 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter1:General Provisions (15)Parkvehiclesanywhereexceptwithinandbetweenvisiblelinesdesignatingasingle vehicleparkingspaceofanyparkinglotwhensuchvisibleparkingspacelineshave beenplaced uponsuch parkinglots. (16)Parkanyvehicleinanyparkingareasoastoobstruct,blockorhinderingressor egressto a parking area. (17)Operatevehicles offthesurfaceofdesignatedroadways,trailsor courses. (18)Useorspeakanythreatening,abusive,insulting,orindecentlanguage,andnoperson shall commit any obscene,lewd orindecent act or create any nuisance. (19)Firesareprohibitedexceptin designatedareas. (20)Foranypersontwelve(12)yearsofageorundertobeintheparkunless accompanied by an adult. (21)Mark,deface,disfigure,injure,tamperwith,alter,orremove,createorobstructany roadways,trails,courses,boatlaunches,parkorrecreationalfacilities,buildings, tables,benches,grills,fences,pavingorpavingmaterials,waterlinesorotherpublic utilitiesorpartsorappurtenancesthereof,signs,notices,orplacards,whether temporaryorpermanent,monuments,stakes,posts,orotherboundarymarkersor otherstructuresorequipment,facilitiesorparkpropertyappurtenanceswhatsoever, eitherrealorpersonal,locatedwithinthepark.Notwithstandingtheforegoing,a personshallalterorremoveparkpropertyasspecificallyauthorizedbyaproperly issuedpermitapprovedbythetowndesigneeorothergovernmentalagencywith authoritytoissuesuchpermit.Suchpersonshallberesponsibleforreplacementor repairofallsuchitemstoaconditionequaltoorbetterthanthatexistingpriortothe issuance ofthepermit. (22)Digorremoveanysand,whethersubmergedornot,oranysoil,rock,stone,ortrees, shrubsorplants,downedtimberorotherwoodormaterials,ormakeanyexcavation byhand,tool,equipment,blasting,orothermeansoragency,includingbutnot limitedtobuildingorcreatingobstaclesorobstructions,exceptasspecifically allowedin areassodesignated. (23)Constructorerectanybuildingorstructureofwhateverkind,whetherpermanentor temporaryincharacter,orrunorstringanypublicutilityinto,upon,oracrosssuch lands, except bywrittenpermission ofthetown. (24)Attachanywire,rope,orothercontrivancetoanystructureorpieceofpark equipment. (25)Playorbetatoragainstanygamewhichisplayed,conducted,dealtorcarriedon withcards,diceorotherdevices,formoney,chips,shells,creditoranyother representationofvalue,ormaintainorexhibitanygamblingtableorotherinstrument ofgambling orgaming. (26)Disturbinanymanneranypicnic,meeting,service,concert,exerciseorexhibitionor permittedspecialevent. 1-57 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter1:General Provisions (27)Sellorofferforsaleanyfood,drinks,confections,merchandiseorservicesunless suchperson has a written agreement or a permitissued bythetown. (28)Practice,carryon,conductorsolicitforanytrade,occupation,businessorprofession withouttheappropriate permit or authorizationofthetown. (29)Campovernight. (30)Hitchahorseorotheranimaltoanytree,plant,orstructure,exceptasspecifically allowedin designated areas. (31)Planttrees,flowers,shrubs,orothervegetationinaparkwithoutfirstobtaining writtenapprovalandpermissionfromthetown.Therequestforapprovalmust specificallyidentifyalltreesandothervegetationtobeplanted,theirproposed location,andthenatureandextentofmaintenancerequiredbysuchtreesorother vegetation. (32)Hunt,trap,molest,harm,frighten,tease,shoot,orthrowmissilesatanyanimal, reptile,orbird;norshallapersonremoveorhaveinhis/herpossessiontheyoungof anywildanimal,ortheeggsornestoryoungofanyreptileorbird.Thissectionshall notapplytotownemployees,agentsorcontractorsintheperformanceofdutiesand obligationsasspecifiedinawrittencontractbetweensuchperson(s)andthetownor whicharerequiredasapartofthedutiesandobligationsofanemployeeofthetown inthe proper performanceofsuch person’sjob. (33)Giveoroffer,orattempttogive,toanyanimalorbird,anytobacco,alcoholorother toxic orinjurioussubstances. (34)Damage,cut,carve,transplant,orremoveanytreeorplantorinjurethebarkorpick theflowersorseedsofanytreeorplant.Norshallanypersonattachanyrope,wire, orothercontrivancetoanytreeorplant.Apersonshallnotdigorotherwisedisturb grassareastothedetrimentoftheseareas,orinanywayinjureorimpairthenatural beautyorusefulnessofanyarea,providedthatnormaluseofgrassedareaswillnot beprohibited.Exceptionisherebymadeforapersonactingpursuanttoandin accordancewithacontractbetweensuchpersonandthetown,inaccordancewith suchperson’sjobdutiesasanemployeeofthetownorinaccordancewithapermit orotherauthorizationissuedbythetown.Inadditiontocompliancewiththe requirementsofthisdivision,compliancewiththetown’streeordinanceand allother applicableordinancesshallberequired. (35)Climbanytreeorwalk,standorsituponanymonument,vases,fountains,railings, fences,orupon anyotherpropertyorstructurenotdesignatedor customarilyusedfor such purposes. (36)Failtocomplywithanyregulationcontainedwithintitle36,Parks,Forests,andPark Land,ofchapterIII,U.S.ArmyCorpsofEngineers,part327,RulesandRegulations GoverningPublicUseofWaterResourcesDevelopmentProjectsAdministeredby theChiefofEngineers.Acopyoftitle36shallbeonfileandavailableforreviewin theofficeofthetownsecretary orthecommunity development department. 1-58 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter1:General Provisions (37)Nopersonshallengageinactivitiesthatinvolvethrownorotherwisepropelled objectssuchasgolfballs,stones,arrows,javelinsorotherobjectslikelytoinflict injury,exceptasspecificallyauthorizedinwritingbythetowndesigneeorallowed bypermitissuedbythetownorotherauthorizedagencyhavingjurisdictionover suchactivity. (38)Nopersonshallthrow,discharge,orotherwisecausetobeplacedinthewaterofany fountain,pond,orindependentbodyofwaterwithinthepark,oranystormseweror drainwithinthepark,anysubstance,materialorthing,liquidorsolid,whichwillor shallresultinthepollutionofsuchwaters. (Ordinance2002-45,sec.4,adopted12/16/02;Ordinance2003-06,sec.4,adopted4/7/03;2006 Code, ch. 9,sec. 2.03;OrdinanceadoptingCode) Sec. 1.08.094Exemptions Inadditiontothespecificexemptionsprovidedtothetown,itscontractorsandemployeesinthis division,subsections(1),(8),(11),(13),(14),(16),and(17)ofsection1.08.093shallnotapplyto vehiclesoperatedbytown,county,stateorfederalagencieswhensuchvehiclesareoperatedfor thepurposeofmaintenanceorimprovementstoTrophyClubPark.(Ordinance2002-45,sec.5, adopted12/16/02;Ordinance2003-06,sec.5,adopted4/7/03;2006Code,ch.9,sec.2.04; OrdinanceadoptingCode) Sec. 1.08.095Adoptionof additional regulations Thetownmanagerandherdesignee(s)shall,fromtimetotime,promulgaterulesandregulations governingtheuseofTrophyClubPark.Suchrulesandregulationsshallbeeitherintheformof anordinancedulyenactedbythetowncouncilorintheformofformalrulesandregulations approvedandadoptedbythetowncouncil.(Ordinance2002-45,sec.6,adopted12/16/02; Ordinance2003-06,sec.6,adopted4/7/03;2006Code,ch.9,sec.2.05;Ordinanceadopting Code) Sec. 1.08.096Operationofvehiclesgenerally (a)Allapplicablestateandlocalvehicleandtrafficlawsandordinancesshallcontinueinfull forceandeffectinTrophyClubPark.Nopersonshalldriveavehicleonastreetorhighway withintheparkataspeedgreaterthanisreasonableandprudentunderthecircumstancesthen existing. (b)Themaximumrateofspeedoneachofthestreets,roadsandhighwayswithinTrophyClub Park,otherthantrailsorcourses,shallbetwenty-five(25)milesperhour.Itshallbeunlawfulfor any persontodrive anyvehiclethereonat aspeedgreaterthantwenty-five(25)miles per hour. (c)Nopersonshalloperate,drive,park,orrideanylicensedorunlicensedmotorizedor human-poweredvehicleonotherthanonavehicularroaddesignatedforthatpurposeorona course,trailorotherroadwayspecificallydesignatedforsuchpurpose,exceptthatthissection shallnotapplytoauthorizedtownvehiclesintheproperperformanceoftheirdutiesortoa contractor oragent ofthetownintheproper performance ofcontractualobligationstothetown. (Ordinance2002-45,sec.7,adopted12/16/02;Ordinance2003-06,sec.7,adopted4/7/03;2006 Code, ch. 9,sec. 2.06;OrdinanceadoptingCode) 1-59 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter1:General Provisions Sec. 1.08.097All-terrain vehicles,motorcycles,mopeds andmotor-drivencycles (a)Apersonshallnotoperateanall-terrainvehiclewithinorupontheparkpropertyunlessthe person: (1)HoldsasafetycertificateissuedunderTexasTransportationCode,chapter663,All- TerrainVehicles,subchapterB,All-TerrainVehicleOperatorEducationand Certification,or undertheauthority of anotherstate; (2)Istakingasafetytrainingcourseunderthedirectsupervisionofacertifiedall-terrain vehiclesafetyinstructor; or (3)Isunderthedirectsupervisionofanadultwhoholdsasafetycertificateissuedunder applicablelaw. (b)Apersontowhomasafetycertificaterequiredbysubsections(a)(1)through(3)ofthis sectionhasbeenissuedshall: (1)Carrythecertificatewhenthepersonoperatesanall-terrainvehicleonparkproperty; and (2)Displaythecertificateattherequest ofanylaw enforcement officer. (c)Apersonyoungerthan14yearsofagewhoisoperatinganall-terrainvehiclemustbe accompaniedbyandbeunderthedirectsupervisionofeithertheperson’sparentorguardianor an adultwhoisauthorizedbythe person’s parentorguardian. (d)An all-terrainvehiclethatis operated on park propertymust be equippedwith: (1)A brakesystemmaintainedingood operating condition; (2)An adequatemufflersystemingoodworking condition; and (3)AUnitedStates ForestService qualifiedspark arrester. (e)Anall-terrainvehiclethatisoperatedonparkpropertymustdisplayalightedheadlightand taillight: (1)Duringtheperiodfrom one-half houraftersunsetto one-half hourbeforesunrise;and (2)Atanytimewhenvisibilityisreducedbecauseofinsufficientlightoratmospheric conditions. (f)A personshallnotoperatean all-terrainvehicle on park propertyif: (1)Thevehiclehasanexhaustsystemthathasbeenmodifiedwithacutout,bypass,or similardevice;or (2)Thespark arrester has beenremoved ormodified, unlessthevehicleis being operated in a closed-coursecompetition event. 1-60 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter1:General Provisions (g)Thetowndesigneeshallexemptall-terrainvehiclesthatareparticipatingincertain competitive eventsfromtherequirementsofthissection. (h)Apersonshallnotoperate,ride,orbecarriedonanall-terrainvehicle,motorcycle,motor- driven cycle, ormoped onpark property unlessthe personwears: (1)AsafetyhelmetthatcomplieswithUnitedStatesDepartmentofTransportation standards;and (2)Eye protection. (i)Apersonshallnotoperateanall-terrainvehicle,motorcycle,motor-drivencycle,ormoped onparkpropertyinacarelessorrecklessmannerthatendangers,injures,ordamagesanyperson or property. (j)Apersonshallnotcarryapassengeronanall-terrainvehicle,motorcycle,motor-driven cycle, ormoped operatedon park property. (k)Apersonshallnotoperateanall-terrainvehicle,motorcycle,motor-drivencycle,ormoped on a publicstreet,road, orhighway exceptasprovided bythissection. (l)Theoperatorofanall-terrainvehiclemaydrivethevehicleacrossapublicstreet,road,or highwaythatis not aninterstateorlimited-access highway, onlyifthe operator: (1)Bringsthevehicletoacompletestopbeforecrossingtheshoulderormaintraveled way oftheroadway; (2)Yieldstheright-of-wayto oncomingtrafficthatis animmediate hazard; (3)Makesthecrossingatanangleofapproximatelyninety(90)degreestotheroadway, ataplacewherenoobstructionpreventsaquickandsafecrossingandwiththe vehicle’sheadlightsandtaillightslighted. (m)Theoperatorofanall-terrainvehicleshalldrivesuchvehicleacrossadividedhighway otherthananinterstateorlimited-accesshighwayonlyatanintersectionofthehighwaywith anotherpublicstreet,road,or highway. (n)Thissectiondoesnotapplytotheoperationofanall-terrain,motorcycle,motor-driven cycle,ormopedvehiclethatisownedbythestate,acounty,oramunicipalityandoperatedbya person authorizedto operatesuchvehicle. (Ordinance2002-45,sec.8,adopted12/16/02;Ordinance2003-06,sec.8,adopted4/7/03;2006 Code, ch. 9,sec. 2.07) Sec. 1.08.098Usagefees (a)Thefollowingfeesshall becollectedfrom park usersas applicable: (1)Daily park entrance/boatlaunch:$3.00pervehicle. 1-61 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter1:General Provisions (2)Additionalfees:$5.00foreachadditionalATV,motorcycle,motor-drivencycleor moped not beingtheprimarymode of conveyance. (3)Specialevent permitfee:To be determined bythetown council. (4)Securityfee:$25.00perhour per police officer. (5)Annualpass(forentryfeeandboatlaunchonly):$75.00peryearfornonresidentsof thetown;$50.00peryearforresidentsandothercategoriesofusersasapprovedby thetowncouncil.Intheeventthatthereisaconflictbetweenthefeechargedinthis divisionandthefeechargedinthescheduleoffeesordinance,theamountspecified inthefeeordinanceshallcontrolthefeeschargedforTrophyClubPark.Theannual passisvalidfromJanuary1toDecember31oftheyearinwhichitisissued regardlessofthemonthinwhichthe passis actually purchased.Theannual passshall be displayed at alltimes on thevehicleforwhichitwasissuedin accordancewiththe applicableinstructionsforattachment. (6)Areplacementpassmaybepurchased.Areplacementpassmaybepurchasedinthe eventthat(i)anannualpassisdamaged,or(ii)thevehicleforwhichthepassis issuedisdamagedorsold,or(iii)ownershipofthevehicleisotherwisetransferred, and(iv)theoldpassisremovedfromthevehicleandreturnedeitherinwholeorin part.Apartialannualpassissufficienttoallowtheissuanceofareplacementpassif thesalvagedportionofthepasscontainseitheralloraportionoftheregistration numberontheoriginalpass.Thecostofsuchreplacementpassshallbe$5.00to cover costs ofvoidingtheold pass andissuing a newpass.If an applicantis unableto returntheoldpass,eitherinwholeorinpart,andanewpassisrequested,thensuch applicantshallberequiredto purchase a newpassatfullprice. (b)Notwithstandinganyprovisioninthisdivisionestablishingafee,intheeventofaconflict betweentheamountofthefeespecifiedinthisdivisionandtheamountofthefeespecifiedinthe mostrecentscheduleoffeesadoptedbythetown council,theamountspecifiedinthemostrecent scheduleoffeesshall control andshallbe due andpayableasa conditionofuse. (Ordinance2002-45,sec.9,adopted12/16/02;Ordinance2003-06,sec.9,adopted4/7/03;2006 Code, ch. 9,sec. 2.08) Secs. 1.08.099–1.08.120Reserved PartII. SpecialEventPermit Sec. 1.08.121Application (a)Apersonwishingtoconductaspecialeventorengageinanorganizedactivitywithinthe parkforwhichapermitisrequiredbytitle36,ordinance,rule,regulation,orpolicyshallfilean applicationwiththetowndesigneeand paythefeesassetforthherein. (b)Permitapplicationsfororganizedeventsoractivitiestobeheldwithintheparkshallata minimum providethefollowinginformation: (1)Thename,address,andtelephonenumberoftheapplicant.Iftheuseoractivityisto beconductedfor,onbehalfof,orbyanypersonororganizationotherthanthe 1-62 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter1:General Provisions applicant,thenthename,addressandtelephonenumberofthatpersonor organizationmust be provided; (2)The date(s)and hoursforwhichthepermitisrequested; (3)Type ofproposeduseoractivity; (4)Theportionoftheparkfacilitydesiredtobeusedtoconducttheproposeduseor activity; (5)An estimate oftheanticipated attendance;and (6)Anyrequestedsitesupportforthepermittedactivity,includingtheneedfor additionalsanitary andrefusefacilities. (c)Permitapplicationsforeventsoractivitiespursuanttothissectionshallbefiledwiththe towndesigneeforconsiderationnotlessthanten(10)businessdaysnormorethanthreehundred sixty-five(365)daysbeforethedateoftheproposeduseoractivity,exceptasotherwiseprovided bytitle36,townordinance,rule,regulation,orpolicy,orifwaivedinwritingbythetown designee.Thetowndesigneeshallevaluatetheapplicationandrenderadecisioninaccordance withtheproceduressetforthinthisdivisionwithinten(10)businessdaysofreceiptofsuch request. (d)Ifthetowndesigneedeterminesthatanticipatedattendanceattheactivityortheconductof thepermitted activityshallreasonably causeinjurytopersonsor property, or be detrimentaltothe health,safetyorwelfareofthepublic,thetowndesigneeshallrequirethatadditionalsecurity precautionsbetakentopermittheuseofthedesignatedarea.Insuchevent,thetowndesignee shallimposeasecurityfeeasspecifiedhereintodefraythecostoffurnishingadequatesecurity forces bythetownattheproposedfunction. (Ordinance2002-45,sec.10,adopted12/16/02;Ordinance2003-06,sec.10,adopted4/7/03; 2006Code,ch. 9,sec.2.09) Sec. 1.08.122Denial; conditions or restrictions (a)Uponreceivingawrittenapplicationforpermit,thetowndesigneeshallgrantawritten permitfortherequestedspecial eventunless: (1)Theproposedactivityoruseoftheparkwillunreasonablyinterferewithordetract fromthegeneralpublicuse and enjoyment ofthe park; (2)Theproposedactivityoruseoftheparkwillunreasonablyinterferewithordetract fromthe health,safety orwelfareofthepublic; (3)Theareaoftheparkrequestedforusebytheapplicanthasbeenreservedforanother activity orforuseatthe day and hourrequestedintheapplication; (4)Falseormisleadinginformationiscontainedintheapplicationorrequired informationis omitted; (5)The proposed activity orusewouldviolate anyfederal,state,ormunicipallaw; or 1-63 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter1:General Provisions (6)Thenatureoftheproposedactivityoruse,equipmentneededfortheevent,and/or levelofattendancewouldlikelycauseunreasonableorundueenvironmentaldamage tothe park. (b)Thetowndesigneeshallimposereasonableconditionsorrestrictionsonthegrantingofa permit,including but notlimitedtoany ofthefollowing: (1)Arequirementthattheapplicantpostasecuritydepositasdeterminedreasonableby thetowndesigneefortherepairofanydamagetotheparkorthecostofcleanupor both.Theamountofthesecuritydepositshallbebaseduponthenature,attendance, and durationofthepermitted activity; (2)Arequirementthattheapplicantpayafeeasdeterminednecessarybythetown designeebasedupondocumentedcostsoffurnishingadequatetownpersonnelatthe proposed useor activity,including but notlimitedtosecurity personnel; (3)Arequirementthattheapplicantfurnishadditionalsanitaryandrefusefacilitiesthat shallbereasonablynecessary,basedupontheuseoractivityforwhichthepermitis beingsought; (4)Arequirementthattheapplicantpayafeeasdeterminednecessarybythetown designeetocovertheadministrativecostsofthepermitapplicationandsitesupport bythetownattheproposed useor activity. (Ordinance2002-45,sec.11,adopted12/16/02;Ordinance2003-06,sec.11,adopted4/7/03; 2006Code,ch. 9,sec.2.10) Sec. 1.08.123Appeals Decisionsofthetowndesigneeregardingtheissuanceofapermit,theimpositionofadditional restrictionsorconditionsuponthegrantingofapermit,ortheuseoftheparkshallbeappealedto thetownparksandrecreationcommittee.Suchappealshallbeinwritingandshallbefiledwithin five(5)businessdaysaftertheissuanceofadecisionbythetowndesignee.Whenmakinga determinationregardingtheappeal,thetowndesigneeshallconsidertheapplicationunderthe standardsprovidedinthisdivision.Provided,however,that appealsfordenialofapermitshallbe baseduponallfactsandcircumstancespresented.Thetownparksandrecreationcommitteeshall eithersustainoroverrulethetowndesignee’sdecision.Thedecisionofthecommitteeshallbe issuedinwritingandfiledwiththetownsecretarywithinten(10)businessdaysofsuchdecision. Decisionsofthetownparksandrecreationcommitteeshallbeappealedtothetowncouncil.Such appealshallbeinwritingandshallbefiledwiththetownsecretarywithinfive(5)businessdays aftertheissuanceofsuchdecision.Theappealtothetowncouncilshallbeplacedontheagenda forthenextregularlyscheduledtowncouncilmeetingforwhichtheapplicantisabletomeet town-establisheddeadlinesforsubmittalofagendaitems.Thedecisionofthetowncouncilshall bebaseduponthesamecriteriaspecifiedhereinforconsiderationbytheparksandrecreation committeeandthecouncil’sdecisionshallbefinal.(Ordinance2002-45,sec.12,adopted 12/16/02;Ordinance 2003-06,sec. 12, adopted4/7/03; 2006 Code,ch. 9,sec. 2.11) 1-64 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter1:General Provisions ARTICLE 1.09 SPECIALEVENTS Sec. 1.09.001Definitions Whenusedinthis article,thefollowingwordsand phrasesshallbe definedasfollows: Applicant.Apersonrequestingaspecialeventpermitseekingtoholdthespecialeventandto whomthespecial eventpermitisissued. Blockparty.Theuseofastreet,otherthanamajorthoroughfare,foraresidentialneighborhood function oreventwhichmayinvolvethetemporary barricading ofoneormorestreets. Carnival.Aneventthatincludesamusementactivities,rides,merry-go-rounds,boothsforthe conductofgamesofskill,fooddispensaryfacilities,andsideshows,and/oracombination thereof. Circus.Aneventthatincludesperformers,animalsorothersuchmeansofentertainmentandis performedintheopen,inatent,orinanyothertemporarystructure,butdoesnotinclude performancesheldinside apermanentbuilding orongovernment-owned property. Concession.Afacilityataspecialeventwherefood,drinkorothermerchandiseisofferedtothe public. Nonprofitorganization.Anorganizationorentitythatisexemptfromthepaymentoftax pursuanttosection 501(c)(3) oftheInternalRevenueCode. Off-siteparking.Parkingimmediatelyadjacenttothesiteoftheeventoratalocationoutsideof the boundariesofthearea approved bythetownforthelocation ofthespecialevent. On-siteparking.Parkingwithintheboundariesoftheareaapprovedbythetownforthelocation ofthespecialevent. Parade.The assembly ofpersonswhosegatheringisthe common design and purpose oftraveling ormarchingin processionfrom one locationto anotherlocation on a publicthoroughfare orright- of-wayforthepurposeofadvertising,fundraising,promoting,celebrating,orcommemoratinga thing, person,date,or event or pointofview onpolitical,religiousorsocialissues. .The persontowhom a special event permitisissued. Permit holder Person.Anindividual(s),corporation,agovernmentalentity,anonprofitorganization,asole proprietorship, a partnership, a wholesaler, aretailer,an association,or any otherlegal entity. Reimbursablecosts.Allcostsandexpensesincurredbythetownforactivitiesassociatedwith staging and conducting of an event,asspecificallysetforthinthisarticle. Sidewalk.Thatportionofastreetintendedfortheprimaryuseofpedestriansthatislocated betweenthe curblines,orlaterallinesofaroadway, and theadjacentpropertylines. 1-65 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter1:General Provisions Specialeventorevent.Aplannedtemporaryaggregationofpeopleorattractionsforacommon purpose,including,butnotlimitedto,streetfairs,artsandcraftsshows,rallies,public entertainments,funruns,walks,relays,marathons,parades,orothersimilareventsorattractions, that: (1)Are conductedprimarily outdoors;and (2)Interferewiththe normalflow orregulationof pedestrian orvehiculartraffic;or (3)Requirespecialgovernmentservices,including,butnotlimitedto,streetclosure, provisionofbarricades,refuseservices,stages,specialparkingarrangements,special electricalservicesorspecial policeservices orprotection. Specialeventscoordinator.Thepersondesignatedbythetownmanagerwhoshallserveasthe point of contactforapplicants and permit holdersandwhoshallserve as chair ofthespecialevent review committee. Specialeventpermitorpermit.Writtenauthorizationfromthetownauthorizingapermitholder to conduct a special event. Specialeventreviewcommittee.Acommitteeconsistingoftownstafffromthepolice department,firedepartment,communitydevelopment,codeenforcement,parksandrecreation, streets, andsuch additionaldepartmentsas determined necessary bythetownmanager. Street.Theentirewidthofthepubliclyorprivatelyownedright-of-way,whenanypartthereofis opentothe use ofthepublicfor purposes ofvehiculartraffic. Townmanager.Thetownmanager oftheTown ofTrophyClub orhisdesignee. (Ordinance2011-14,sec.2.01(15.01),adopted4/4/11;Ordinance2012-09,sec.2.01,adopted 5/7/12) Sec. 1.09.002Special events coordinator (a)Thespecialeventscoordinatorshallbetheauthorityresponsibleforadministrationand enforcementofthisarticle.Thespecial events coordinatorshall: (1)Reviewthespecialeventapplicationsubmitted,andimposerequirementsas necessaryforpublichealth,safety,andwelfarebaseduponthescopeandnatureof theproposedeventasoutlinedbytheresponsesprovidedbytheapplicantonthe application.Requirementsofthespecialeventscoordinatorshallbeconditions precedenttotheissuanceof a permit; (2)Convenemeetingsofthespecialeventreviewcommitteeandserveaschairofthe committee; (3)Havethe authoritytoissue, deny,revoke, and/orsuspend a permit; (4)Havetheauthoritytorequireapermitholdertoaddadditionalresourcesortake additionalactionsduringorafteraneventwhendeterminednecessaryforpublic safety and welfare; and 1-66 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter1:General Provisions (5)Takeactionsnecessaryfortheenforcementofthisarticle,including,without limitation, causingtheissuanceofcitationsforviolations ofthisarticle. (b)Asexpresslyauthorizedinthisarticle,decisionsofthespecialeventscoordinatorare subjecttoappeal pursuanttosection 1.09.008ofthisarticle. (Ordinance2011-14,sec.2.01(15.04),adopted4/4/11;Ordinance2012-09,sec.2.04,adopted 5/7/12) Sec. 1.09.003Permitrequired; exemptions (a)Permitrequired.Unlessexpresslyexemptedfromtherequirementsofthisarticle,aperson shallobtainaspecialeventpermitpriortocommencing,holdingorconductingaspecialevent withinthetown.Apersoncommitsanoffenseifhecommences,holds,orconductsaspecial eventorcausesorallowsthecommencement,holdingorconductingofaspecialeventwithouta validspecialevent permitin placeforthespecial event. (b)Eventsexemptfrompermit.Thefollowingspecialeventsshallbeexemptfromthepermit requirementofthis article: (1)Atown orMUD 1 sponsored event; (2)EventssponsoredbythearmedforcesoftheUnitedStatesofAmerica,themilitary forcesofthestate,andtheforcesofthepoliceandfiredepartmentsactingwithinthe scopeoftheir duties; (3)Ablockparty;provided,however,thatthetownpolicedepartmentshallbenotified two(2)weeksin advanceofthe block party; (4)Afuneralprocession; and (5)Whereitisdeterminedbythetownmanagerthattheorganizationconductingthe eventcandemonstrateallofthefollowing,theorganizationshallbeexemptfromthe permitrequirementofthis article: (A)Thatthe eventshall beconductedsolely on private property; (B)Thattheeventhas adequatetrafficcontrolsoasnottoimpedeuseofthepublic streets; (C)Thatthe event has providedforadequate emergencyvehicleaccess;and (D)Thattheeventhasprovidedaminimumplanforcrowdcontrolduringthe event. (c)Eventsrequiringspecialapproval.Thefollowingeventsshallrequireapprovalofthe planningandzoningcommissionandtowncouncilasaconditionprecedenttothefilingofan applicationfor aspecial eventpermit: (1)Carnivals. 1-67 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter1:General Provisions (2)Circuses. (3)Communitygaragesales. (Ordinance2011-14,sec.2.01(15.02),adopted4/4/11;Ordinance2012-09,sec.2.02,adopted 5/7/12) Sec. 1.09.004Applicationfor permit (a)Generally;requiredinformation.Anapplicantseekingtoconductaspecialeventwithinthe townshallsubmitanapplicationmeetingtherequirementsofthisarticle.Townstaffshall determinethetypeandquantityofservicesandamenitiesthatshallbeprovidedbytheapplicant forthesafetyandwelfareoftheeventparticipantsandgeneralpublic.Theapplicantshallpayall applicablefeesandcostsasrequiredunderthisarticleand/orthescheduleoffees.Specialevent applicationsshallbesubmittedtothetown’sspecialeventcoordinator,and,atminimum, applicationsshallprovidethefollowinginformation: (1)Name,address,andcontactinformationfortheapplicant.Ifthespecialeventistobe conductedfor, on behalf of, or by any person or organization otherthanthe applicant, thenthename,addressandcontactinformationforthatpersonororganizationand writtenauthorizationfromthatperson ororganizationshall be provided; (2)Date(s)and hoursforwhichthepermitisrequested; (3)Type ofproposeduseoractivity; (4)Type,location, andsizeofproposedsignage; (5)Number of participants and anticipated numberofattendees; (6)Proposedlocationofthespecialevent,includinganyandallpublicareasforwhich useisrequested; (7)Number,typeandproposedlocationsofconcessionboothsorstructuresthatwillbe usedforthesaleofgoodsorservices; (8)Numberandlocationofparkingspacesor,whereparkingspacesarenotavailable, theareadesignatedtoaccommodateparkingfortheevent,includinganon-site parkingplanshowingavailableparkingthatmeetstherequirementsofthisarticle and,whererequired bythisarticle,an off-siteparking plan; (9)Sitemapshowingthelocationandsizeoftents,staging,andallothertemporary structures,location offirelanes,andingressand egress points; (10)Locationand numberofsanitaryfacilities; (11)Numberandlocationofloudspeakersand/orothersoundamplificationdevicesthat willbeusedfortheeventandplannedhoursofusage.Useoftheforegoing equipmentshallcomplywithapplicabletownregulations,includingbutnotlimited to noiseordinanceregulations(article 8.02); 1-68 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter1:General Provisions (12)Planforcollection and disposalofsolidwaste; (13)Listofallothergovernmentalandregulatoryapprovalsneededforthespecialevent; and (14)Allotherinformationasrequired onthetown’sspecialevent application. (b)Proofofcompliancewithothergovernmentalregulations.Asaconditionprecedenttothe issuanceofaspecialeventpermit,anapplicantshallsubmitwrittendocumentationthatall permitsand approvalsrequired by othergovernmentalagencies have been obtained. (c)Deadlineforsubmission.Applicationsforaspecialeventpermitshallbefilednotlessthan ninety(90)daysbeforethecommencementdateoftheproposedspecialevent.Applications receivedlessthanninety(90)dayspriortotheproposedcommencementdateofthespecial eventsmaybeconsideredwherethespecialeventscoordinatordeterminesthatthetownhas sufficientadvancenotificationtoobtainandtoprovidetheresourcesandservicesnecessaryto supporttheevent.Decisionsofthespecialeventscoordinatorunderthissectionmaybeappealed tothetownmanagerin accordancewithsection1.09.008 ofthisarticle. (Ordinance2011-14,sec.2.01(15.03),adopted4/4/11;Ordinance2012-09,sec.2.03,adopted 5/7/12) Sec. 1.09.005Permitfee;reimbursablecosts (a)Permitfee.A permitfeeinthe amount established bythefeeschedulein appendixAtothis codeshallbepaidinordertocoverthecostsofpermitreviewandtheadministrationofthe permit. (b)Reimbursablecosts.Inadditiontothepermitfeerequiredinsubsection(a),all reimbursablecosts,includingwithoutlimitationthefollowing,shallbepaidasspecificallyset forthinthissection: (1)Barricadesand cones. (2)Specialevent parking. (3)Foodservicesinspection. (4)Repair,maintenanceandremovaloffacilitiesintheeventofafailureofthe applicant/promoter. (5)Repair ofstreets,alleys,sidewalks, parks and other public property. (6)Policeprotection. (7)Fireprotection. (8)Emergencymedicalservice. (9)Garbage disposalandcleanup. 1-69 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter1:General Provisions (10)Traffic control. (11)Otherdirect andindirect costsassociatedwiththespecialevent. (c)Payment ofreimbursablecosts.In additionto applicable permitfees,the permitholdershall berequiredtopayallreimbursablecostsassociatedwiththespecialevent.Thespecialevent coordinatorshallprovideanestimateofsuchreimbursablecostsatleastten(10)dayspriortothe event.Assecurityforpaymentoftheidentifiedreimbursablecosts,thepermitholdershallposta cash depositinthefull amount ofthereimbursable cost estimate.Withinseven(7) daysfollowing theevent,thespecialeventcoordinatorshallprovidethepermitholderwithwrittennoticeofthe totalamountofthereimbursablecostsactuallyincurredasaresultoftheevent.Iftheamountof theactualreimbursablecostsislessthantheamountofthewrittenestimate,thenthetownshall issuearefundwithinseven(7)daysaftertheevent.Iftheactualreimbursablecostsaregreater thanthewrittenestimateofreimbursablecosts,thepermitholdershallpaythebalanceinfullon orbeforethedatespecifiedinthewrittennoticefromthetown.Ifapermitholderfailstopaythe fullamountofallreimbursablecosts,futurepermitsmaybedeniedbytownorthetownmay requiretwotimestheamountoftheestimatedreimbursablecostsonanyandallfuturepermit applications.Decisionsofthespecialeventscoordinatorunderthissectionmaybeappealedto thetownmanagerinaccordancewithsection 1.09.008ofthisarticle. (Ordinance2011-14,sec.2.01(15.05),adopted4/4/11;Ordinance2012-09,sec.2.05,adopted 5/7/12;Ordinance adoptingCode) Sec. 1.09.006Indemnification,insurance and bonding (a)Indemnification.Whenaspecialeventispartiallyorfullycontainedonpropertyowned, leased,orcontrolledbythetown,applicantsshallsignanagreementtoindemnifyandhold harmlessthetown,itsofficers,employees,agents,andrepresentativesagainstallclaimsof liabilityandcausesof actionresultingfrominjuryordamagetopersonsor propertyarisingoutof thespecialevent.Further,suchapplicantshallprovideinsuranceandbondingasspecificallyset forthinthissection. .Whenaspecialeventispartiallyorfullycontainedonthe (b)Insuranceandbondingrequired townrights-of-wayoronpropertyowned,leased,orcontrolledbythetown,theapplicantfora specialeventpermitshallfurnishthetownwitha certificateofinsurancestatingthatthetownhas been added as an additionalinsured aswell asthe endorsement page and a surety bond complying withstandardsestablishedbythetown.Theamountofthesuretybondandtheamountof insurancerequiredmaybeincreasedorreducedbaseduponthetypeofspecialevent,equipment, machinery,location,numberofpeopleoranimalsinvolvedandotherpertinentfactorsorrisks associatedwiththespecialevent.Anapplicationshallbedeniedifavalidcertificateofinsurance and/or a validsurety bondmeetingtownspecifications and approved bythetownis notprovided. (c)Returnofbond;paymentofadditionalcosts.Thesuretybondshallbereturnedtothe permitholderwithinten(10)daysafterhisspecialeventpermitexpires,uponcertificationbythe townmanagerthatallconditionsofthis article have beenmet and thetownhasbeen compensated forallcostsassociatedwithorincurredasaresultoftheevent.Shouldactualcostsbelessthan theamountofthesuretybondpostedbythepermitholder,theremaindershallberefundedtothe permitholderbythetown.Intheeventthatactualcostsexceedthisamount,thepermitholder shallpaysuchadditionalsumtothetownwithinten(10)daysfromthedateofwrittennoticeby thetown.Ifallamountsduearenottimelypaid,nofuturepermitsshallbeissuedtothesame 1-70 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter1:General Provisions permitholderforaperiodnottoexceedtwo(2)years.Nothinghereinshallprecludethetown from enforcing anylegalor equitableremedy againstthe permit holderin additiontothe bond. (d)Appeals.Decisionsofthespecialeventscoordinatorunderthissectionmaybeappealedto thetownmanagerinaccordancewithsection 1.09.008ofthisarticle. (Ordinance2011-14,sec.2.01(15.06),adopted4/4/11;Ordinance2012-09,sec.2.06,adopted 5/7/12) Sec. 1.09.007Denialorrevocationofpermit (a)Groundsfor denial.Thespecial events coordinatormay deny a special event permitif: (1)Thespecial eventwillconflictintime and/orlocationwith a townfunction oranother specialevent,paradeorassemblyforwhichapermithasalreadybeengrantedorfor which apermitapplicationhasalready beenfiledandis underreview; (2)Theapplicantfailstocomplywithorthespecialeventwillviolateanordinanceof thetown or any other applicablelaw; (3)Theapplicantmakes,causes,allowsorpermitsthemakingofafalseormisleading statement or omissionofmaterialfact on an applicationforaspecialevent permit; (4)Theapplicanthasbeenconvictedofviolatingthisarticle,hashadaspecialevent permitrevokedwithinthetwelve(12)monthperiodprecedingthedateofthe proposedspecialevent,orhasfailedtopayanyreimbursablecostsorothercostsor feesassessedbythetownforapreviousspecialeventwithinthetwo(2)yearperiod precedingthe dateoftheproposedspecial event; (5)Theapplicantfailstoprovideproofofalicenseorpermitrequiredbythisarticle,by anothertownordinance orbystatelaw; (6)Thespecialevent,asdeterminedbythespecialeventcommittee,wouldunduly hinderorcompromisethedeliveryorperformanceofnormalservices,including previouslyscheduledconstructionormaintenanceservices,orofemergencyservices, or constitutes a publicthreat, hazard, ornuisance; (7)Theapplicantisunableorunwillingtoprovideanyinsuranceorbondrequiredunder this article; (8)Theapplicantisunableorunwillingtopayanyadditionalcostsasmayberequired bythetownmanager; (9)Theapplicantfailstosubmitacompleteapplicationorfailstoprovideanyadditional informationrequested bythespecial events coordinator; or (10)Thespecialeventscoordinatordeterminesthattheproposeddateortimeforthe specialeventorthelocationofthespecialeventorparkingforsuchspecialevent wouldundulyinterferewithordisrupttheeducationalactivitiesofaschoolwhen suchschoolisinsession. 1-71 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter1:General Provisions (b)Noticeofdenial.Ifthespecialeventscoordinatordeniesapermit,thespecialevents coordinatorshallnotifytheapplicantinwritingofthedenialorappealabledeterminationwithin five(5)daysofsuchdetermination,andsuchnoticeshallstatethereason(s)forthedenialofthe application. (c)Groundsforrevocation.Aspecialeventpermitshallberevokedbythespecialevents coordinator upontheoccurrenceof one ormoreofthefollowing conditions: (1)Intheeventthatthepolicechief,firechief,MUD1manager,othertownofficialsor theirdesignatedrepresentativesfindthatanyoftheprovisionsofthisarticle,ofany townordinance,orofstatelawisbeingviolated,suchpersonshallimmediately notifythespecialeventscoordinator.Thespecialeventpermitissuedhereundershall berevokedifthepermitholderfailstotakeimmediatecorrectiveactionupon notificationbythespecialevents coordinator; (2)Notwithstandingtheforegoing,when,inthejudgmentoftheabove-namedofficials, aviolationexistswhichrequiresimmediateabatement,thespecialeventscoordinator shall havetheauthoritytoimmediatelyrevoke a special eventpermit;or (3)Thepermitholderprovidedfalseormisleadinginformationonapermitapplication, and a permitwasissuedbased uponthatfalseormisleadinginformation. (d)Noticeofrevocationpriortocommencementofevent.Whenrevocationoccurspriortothe commencementofanevent,noticeofpermitrevocationpursuanttosubsection(c)ofthissection shallbemadeinwritingimmediatelyupondeterminationthatrevocationisproper.Appealsshall be allowedinaccordancewithsection 1.09.008. (e)Noticeofrevocationduringevent.Whenrevocationofapermitoccursat anytimeafterthe commencementof,orduring,anevent,noticeofpermitrevocationpursuanttosubsection(c)of thissectionshallbemadeverballytothepermitholderand,withinfive(5)daysafterthedateof revocation,writtennoticeshallbeprovidedtothepermitholder.Appealsshallbeallowedin accordancewithsection1.09.008 ofthisarticle. (Ordinance2011-14,sec.2.01(15.10),adopted4/4/11;Ordinance2012-09,sec.2.08,adopted 5/7/12) Sec. 1.09.008Appeals (a)Appealprocess.Asexpresslyallowedinthisarticle,theapplicantorpermitholdermay appeal.All appealsshall be conductedinaccordancewiththefollowing procedures: (1)Ifthespecialeventscoordinatordeniesanapplicationormakesadetermination underthisarticleforwhichappealisauthorized,thetownshallnotifytheapplicant, orpermitholder,whereapplicable,inwritingofthedenialorappealable determinationwithinfive(5) days ofsuch determination. Such town noticeshallstate thereason(s)forthedenialoftheapplicationortheappealabledetermination.Any person aggrievedshallhavetherightto appealtothetownmanager. (2)Ifthespecialeventscoordinatorrevokesapermit,thetownshallnotifythepermit holderassetforthinsubsection(1)above,andifthepermitholderelectstoappeal that determination he shallfilewrittennoticeofappealtothetownmanager. 1-72 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter1:General Provisions (3)Anappealtothetownmanagershallbefiledinwritingandshallbefiledwiththe townsecretarywithinfive(5)calendardaysafterreceiptofthetown’snoticeof denial,revocation,orotherappealabledecision.Thetownmanagershallhavefive (5)businessdaysafterreceiptofthewrittennoticeofappealtomakeawritten determinationtouphold,modify,oroverturnthedecisionofthespecialevents coordinator.Decisionsofthetownmanagershall befinal. (b)Appealtotowncouncil.Whereanappealtothetowncouncilisexpresslyauthorizedby thisarticle,suchappealshallbemadeinwritingwithinfive(5)daysofwrittennoticetothe applicantofsuchappealabledetermination.Thetowncouncilshallheartheappealatitsnext regularlyscheduledcouncilmeetingfollowingthedateofreceiptofthewrittenappealandfor whichstatelaw posting and noticerequirements canbemet bythetown.Thedecisionofthetown councilshallbefinal. (Ordinance 2011-14,sec.2.01(15.11),adopted4/4/11) Sec. 1.09.009Numberof events; hours of operation; duration Aspecialeventmaybeconductedonlybetweenthehoursof7:00a.m.and10:00p.m.dailyfora maximumofthree(3)consecutivedays.Onlysix(6)specialeventpermitsperyearmaybe issuedtoapersonorforaspecificlocationwithinthetown.Appealsoftimelimitrestrictions shallbemadedirectlytothetowncouncilpursuanttosection1.09.008ofthisarticle.In determiningiftheissuanceofapermitwillexceedthemaximumnumberofpermitsallowedper personorperlocation,thetownmayincludeinthatcountpermitsissuedforeventsthathave beenheldorsponsoredbyapersonassociatedwithoraffiliatedwithorrelatedtoaprevious permit applicant.(Ordinance 2011-14,sec. 2.01(15.07), adopted 4/4/11) Sec. 1.09.010Parkingrequirements;firelanes (a)On-siteparking.Anapplicantshallsubmitevidencethatsufficienton-siteparkingwillbe availabletoaccommodatetheprojectednumberofusersplustenpercent(10%).Ifparkingisto beonprivatepropertyadjacenttothespecialevent,writtenevidencethattheapplicanthasaright ofpossessionofthepropertythroughownership,lease,license,orotherpropertyinterestshallbe provided.Whenthelocationisnotanestablishedparkingarea,aplanshallbesubmittedwhich shallshowhowrequiredparkingwillbeachievedandarranged.Thenumberofparkingspaces andlayoutoftheparkingarea,includingaislewidths,sizeofparkingspacesandnumberof parking attendantsprovided,shallbeincludedinthesubmittal. (b)Off-siteparking.Whenadequateon-siteparkingisnotavailable,aproposedplanforoff- siteparkingshallbeprovidedbytheapplicantforapprovalbythetown.Suchplanshallshow how off-site parking and transfer of attendeesis proposedtobeaccomplished. (c)Firelanes.Firelanesforemergencyequipmentshallbeprovided(ifnotalreadyexistingat thesiteoftheevent),and,underthedirectionofthefirechief,thesiteshallbepreparedina mannerso asnottocreateafire hazard. (d)Authorityoftowntorestrictoff-siteparking.Notwithstandingtheexistenceofaspecial eventpermit,thetownshallhavetheauthoritywhenreasonablynecessaryforthehealth,safety, andwelfareofthe publicto prohibit orrestrictoff-siteparking.Itshallbe unlawfulfor any person 1-73 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter1:General Provisions toparkorleaveunattendedanyvehicleinalocationwhereasignisplacedrestrictingor prohibitingthe parking ofavehicle. (Ordinance 2011-14,sec.2.01(15.08),adopted4/4/11) Sec. 1.09.011Miscellaneousrequirements (a)Noticetoaffectedpropertyowners.Thetownmanagershallhaveauthoritytorequirethat anapplicantorpermitholdersendnoticeofaspecialeventtopropertyownersidentifiedbythe townmanagerwhen,inhisjudgment,thespecialeventisofascopeandnaturethatwillimpact those owners. (b)Amusementrides.Ridesand/orattractionsassociatedwithspecialeventsshallconformto thestatutoryrulesandregulationssetforthinchapter2151oftheTexasOccupationsCode, designatedthe“AmusementRideSafetyInspectionandInsuranceAct,”asamended.Thefire marshalorotherpersondesignatedbythetownmanagershallbeauthorizedtoinspect amusementridesand/orattractionsandshallhavetheauthoritytodenytheuseoftheequipment if,inhissolediscretion,hedeterminesthattheequipmentpresentsapotentialoractualhazardto participantsortothe health,safety and welfareofthegeneralpublic. (c)Tentsandtemporarystructures.Anyspecialeventwhichincludestheuseofastage, seating,tent,canopy,orothertemporarystructureshallmeettherequirementsofthetown’sfire codeandbuildingcodeexceptthataseparatepermitisnotrequiredwhenaspecialeventpermit has been obtained. (d)Foodandbeverageservice.Wherefoodorbeverageisprovidedorsold,suchoperation shallbeincompliancewithallprovisionsofthefoodandfoodestablishmentordinancesofthe town, aswell asallother applicablestate andlocallaws. (e)Animalwaste;distanceforkeepinganimals.Wastefromanimalsusedinaspecialevent shallberemoveddailyfromthegrounds.Shouldanimalsbekeptwithinthetownlimitspast 10:00p.m.,theyshallbekeptnotlessthanfivehundred(500)feetfromthepropertylineofall developedresidential property and notlessthanthree hundred(300)feetfromthe propertylineof developedcommercial property. (f)Waterservice.Anyspecialeventorrelatedactivitydesiringuseofwaterfromthe MunicipalUtilityDistrict1(MUD1)watersystemmustcoordinatewithMUD1toobtaina temporarymeter. (g)Solidwastecollectionanddisposal.Theapplicantshallmakeappropriatearrangementsfor thecollectionofallwasteresultingfromsuchspecialevent,andcommercialsolidwaste dumpstersmustbeprovidedon-siteatalloutdoorspecialevents.Theapplicantshallmake arrangementsfortheprovisionofsuchdumpsterswiththetown’sfranchisedsolidwaste provider. (h)Loudspeakers.Whentheuseofloudspeakersorothersoundamplificationdeviceis approvedinconjunctionwiththespecial event,the decibelsoundlevelfromtheloudspeakershall notexceed80decibelsatthepropertylineoftheeventsiteforstationaryeventsandmayonlybe usedbetweenthehoursof9:00a.m.and9:00p.m.,unlessotherwiseapprovedbythetown council.Thetown’snoiseordinanceshallcontrolallothernoisesgeneratedbyorattributableto the event. 1-74 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter1:General Provisions (i)Signage.Signageusedinaccordancewiththespecialeventshallcomplywiththesign regulationsofthetownundertheprovisionsofthesignordinancecodifiedinsection3.09.065 (specialpurposesigns).Signsadvertisingthespecialeventordirectingpotentialcustomerstothe special eventsiteareexpressly prohibitedinthemedians ofa public orprivateroadway. (j)Sanitaryfacilities.Unlessindoorfacilitiesareprovidedbytheapplicant,thetownmay requireapermitholdertoprovideportable-typesanitaryfacilitiesfortheeventinthenumberand atthelocation(s)determinednecessaryandappropriatebytowngiventhenature andscopeofthe event andtheestimated number of participants and attendees. (Ordinance2011-14,sec.2.01(15.09),adopted4/4/11;Ordinance2012-09,sec.2.07,adopted 5/7/12) ARTICLE 1.10 ENVIRONMENTALPROTECTION Division 1. Generally Secs. 1.10.001–1.10.030Reserved Division 2.WaterConservation and DroughtResponse PartI.InGeneral Secs. 1.10.031–1.10.060Reserved PartII.Lawn and LandscapeIrrigationConservation Sec. 1.10.061Penalty Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersontoviolateanyprovisionofthispart,andanypersonviolating orfailingtocomplywithanyprovisionhereofshallbefined,uponconviction,inanamountnot morethantwothousanddollars($2,000.00),andaseparateoffenseshallbedeemedcommitted each day during or on which a violation occurs or continues.(Ordinance 2006-17,sec.V, adopted 6/19/06;2006Code, ch. 11,sec. 8.06) Sec. 1.10.062Restrictions (a)Exceptforhandwateringandtheuseofsoakerhoses,apersonshallnotirrigate,water,or causeorpermittheirrigationorwateringofanylawnorlandscapelocatedonpremisesowned, leased,controlled, ormanaged bythat personbetweenthe hours of10:00 a.m. and 6:00p.m. (b)Apersoncommitsanoffenseifheknowinglyorrecklesslyirrigates,waters,orcausesor permitstheirrigationorwateringofalawnorlandscapelocatedonpremisesowned,leased, controlled,ormanaged bythe personin a mannerthatcauses: (1)Asubstantialamountofwatertofalluponimperviousareasinsteadofalawnor landscape,suchthataconstantstreamofwateroverflowsfromthelawnorlandscape onto astreetor otherdrainage area; or 1-75 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter1:General Provisions (2)Anirrigationsystemorotherlawnorlandscapewateringdevicetooperateduring anyform of precipitation. (c)Apersoncommitsanoffenseif,onpremisesowned,leased,controlled,ormanagedbythat person, he operates alawnorlandscapeirrigationsystem or devicethat: (1)Has any broken ormissingsprinklerhead; or (2)Has notbeenproperlymaintainedin a mannerthatpreventsthewasteofwater. (Ordinance2006-17,sec.II,adopted6/19/06;Ordinance2008-05,sec.II,adopted2/4/08;2006 Code, ch. 11,sec. 8.01) Sec. 1.10.063Rain-sensing devices andfreeze gauges (a)Anycommercialorindustrialcustomerclassirrigationsysteminstalledwithinthetownon or afterJune 1, 2006mustbe equippedwithrainandfreezesensors. (b)Anycommercialorindustrialcustomerclassirrigationsysteminstalledwithinthetown beforeJune1,2006maynotbeoperatedafterJune1,2007withoutbeingequippedwithrainand freezesensors. (c)Thepotablewatersupplytolawnirrigationsystemshallbeprotectedagainstbackflowin accordancewiththetown’s ordinances.Allrain andfreezesensorsfor commercial customer class lawnirrigationsystemsshallundergoannualinspectionandtestingasrequiredbythetown’s ordinances. (d)AnyresidentialcustomerclassirrigationsysteminstalledwithinthetownonorafterJune 1, 2007 must beequippedwithrain andfreezesensors. (e)Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersontoknowinglyorrecklesslyinstall,operate,orcauseor permittheinstallationofortheoperationofanirrigationsysteminviolationofthispartorany other ordinanceofthetown on premises owned,leased, controlled, ormanaged bythat person. (Ordinance 2006-17,sec.II, adopted6/19/06; 2006 Code, ch. 11,sec. 8.02) Sec. 1.10.064Variances (a)Authorized;conditions.Thedirectorofcommunitydevelopmentmaygrantvariancesfrom theprovisionsofthisparttopersonsdemonstratingextremehardshipandneedasdeterminedby thedirectorand only underthefollowing conditions: (1)Theapplicantmustsignacomplianceagreementonformsprovidedbythedirector, agreeingtoirrigateorwateralawnorlandscapeonlyintheamountandmanner permitted bythevariance. (2)Grantingofavariancemustnotcauseanimmediatesignificantreductioninthe town’swatersupply. (3)Theextremehardshiporneedrequiringthevariancemustrelatetothehealth,safety, orwelfareofthe personrequestingit. 1-76 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter1:General Provisions (4)Thehealth,safetyorwelfareofotherpersonsmustnotbeadverselyaffectedby grantingthevariance. (b)Revocation.Thedirectormayrevoke a variancegrantedwhenthedirector determinesthat: (1)Theconditionsofsubsection(a)ofthissectionarenotbeingmetorarenolonger applicable; (2)Theterms ofthe compliance agreementare beingviolated; or (3)The health,safety orwelfare ofother personsrequiresrevocation. (Ordinance 2006-17,sec.II, adopted6/19/06; 2006 Code, ch. 11,sec. 8.03) Sec. 1.10.065Appeals Anappealofadecisionofthedirectorofcommunitydevelopmentdenyingavariancerequestor placingconditionsonavarianceunderthispartmaybemadebyapersonaggrievedbysuch determination bysuchpersonfiling a written noticewiththetownwithinfive(5)businessdays of theissuance ofthewrittendecision ofthedirector.Such noticeshallspecificallyidentifythebasis fortheappealfromthedenialofavarianceorfromtheconditionsplacedupon a varianceandthe reasonsthattheappellantbelievesreliefisnecessary,includingbutnotlimitedtoprovidingthe specificextremehardshipthattheappellantclaims.Upontimelyfilingofsuchwrittenappeal,the zoningboardofadjustment,actinginitscapacityasbuildingboardofappeals,shallhearsuch appealwithinfifteen(15)businessdaysandshallmakeadeterminationregardingthedenialof suchvariancerequestortheconditionsplaceduponavariance.Failuretotimelyappealshall meanthatthedecisionofthedirectorisfinal.Thedecisionofthezoningboardofadjustment shall befinal.(Ordinance 2006-17,sec.II, adopted 6/19/06; 2006 Code, ch. 11, sec. 8.04) Sec. 1.10.066Exemptions Propertyownerswhoclaimanexceptiontotherequirementsofthispartshallfileawritten notificationtothepermittingdepartment.Suchnoticeshallspecifythedateandlocationof installationandshallbesubmittedtothepermittingdepartmentwithinthree(3)daysof installation.To qualifyforsuchexception, one ormore ofthefollowing criteriaisrequired: (1)Landscaping,includingbutnotlimitedtoturfareaandplantmaterials,installedin associationwithconstructionforwhichapermithasbeenissuedisexemptfromthe waterrestrictionsfora period of 45 days afterinstallation;or (2)Landscaping,includingbutnotlimitedtoturfareaorplantmaterials,installedon publicpropertyisexemptfromthewaterrestrictionsforaperiodof45daysafter installation ofsuchmaterials. (Ordinance 2006-17,sec.II, adopted6/19/06; 2006 Code, ch. 11,sec. 8.05) Secs. 1.10.067–1.10.090Reserved 1-77 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter1:General Provisions * PartIII.DroughtContingencyPlan Sec. 1.10.091Policy, purpose andintent; applicability (a)Declarationofpolicy,purpose,andintent.Waterusesregulatedorprohibitedunderthis partareconsideredtobenon-essentialandcontinuationofsuchusesduringtimesofwater shortageorotheremergencywatersupplyconditionsaredeemedtoconstituteawasteofwater whichsubjectstheoffender(s)tocivilpenaltiesimposedbytheTrophyClubMunicipalUtility DistrictNo.1(TownofTrophyClub),andcriminalpenalties assetforthinthis part.Thepurpose oftherestrictionsimposedbythispartistoimplementadroughtcontingencyplantoprovidefor themanagement ofwaterresources duringtimes ofdrought and inadequatesupply and to: (1)Conservethe availablewatersupplyintimes ofdrought andemergency. (2)Maintainsuppliesfor domesticwateruse,sanitation,andfireprotection. (3)Protectandpreserve publichealth,welfare, andsafety. (4)Minimizethe adverseimpactsofwatersupplyshortages. (5)Minimizethe adverseimpactsof emergencywatersupply conditions. (b)Applicability.UponnotificationtothetownbyeithertheCityofFortWorthortheTrophy ClubMunicipalUtilityDistrictNo.1thatoneormoretriggersforthatimplementationofthis droughtcontingencyplanhavebeenmet,theprovisionsofthispartshallbecomeeffective.Upon takingeffect,theprovisionsofthispartshallapplytoallpersonsutilizingpotablewaterwithin thecorporateboundariesandextraterritorialjurisdictionofthetownandprovidedbyorthrough TrophyClubMunicipalUtilityDistrictNo. 1 or any othersource.The provisions ofthis partshall applywhenstage1,stage2,orstage3droughtconditionshavebeen declaredtoexistasprovided inthispartandtheregulationscontainedhereinshallsupersedeotherlessrestrictivetown ordinancesandregulationsrelatedtowaterconservationduringsuchtimesofdroughtorwater shortage.Theprovisionsofthispartshallnotapplytolocationsservicedbytreatedwastewater effluentor privatewells. (2006Code,ch.11,secs.9.01,9.02;Ordinance2009-18,sec.II,adopted1/20/09;Ordinance 2013-13,sec. 2.01,adopted 5/20/13) Sec. 1.10.092Policystatement;year-roundwatermanagementandconservation requirements .Thetownrecognizestheneedtopromotewater conservation aspartofan (a)Policystatement overallstrategyforfutureplanningefforts.Waterconservationpracticescanextendthelifeof existinginfrastructure,extendthetimingfornewinfrastructure,andreducetheneedforadded watersupply.Extendingthetimeforinfrastructureupgradesallowsformorestablerateswhich lessentheeconomicimpacttocustomers.Basedupontheknownbenefitsofwaterconservation, thetownhasdetermineditappropriatetoimplementayear-roundwatermanagementplanas providedinthissectionallowingforthree(3) day perweek outdoorirrigationforallcustomers. * Statelawreference– Droughtcontingencyplans,V.T.C.A.,WaterCode,sec.11.1272. 1-78 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter1:General Provisions (b)Year-roundwatermanagementplanandconservationrequirements.Untilnotificationof thedeclarationofstage1,stage2,orstage3droughtconditionsexistasrequiredbythispart, customersshallperformoutdoorwateringonlyinaccordancewiththefollowingscheduleand pursuanttothefollowingregulations: (1)Odd addresses:Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday. (2)Even addresses:Wednesday/Friday/Sunday. (3)Irrigationofalltypes,includingwithoutlimitationirrigationbyin-groundsprinkler systems or by portablesprinkling devices,isprohibited on Mondays. (4)Wateringwithasprinklerorirrigationsystemisprohibitedbetweenthehoursof 10:00a.m. and 6:00p.m. every day. (5)Wateringwithasoakerhoseordripirrigationisallowedatanytimeoronanyday exceptMondays. (6)Wateringwithahandheldhoseorhandheldbucketmaybedoneatanytimeonany day. (7)Forthefirstthirty(30)daysafterhydromulch,grasssod,orgrassseedisinstalled forthepurposeofestablishinganewlawn,thereshallbenorestrictionsonwatering. Upondemandbytown,documentationofthedateofinstallationshallbe provided by customer.Onthethirty-firstdayafterinstallation,allwateringrestrictionsprovided inthissectionshallapply.Thisexceptiondoesnotapplytoover-seedingwithrye whereturfalready exists. Violationsoftheyear-roundwatermanagementrequirementssetforthinthissectionare enforceable undersection 1.10.094ofthispart. (Ordinance 2013-13,sec.2.02, adopted5/20/13) Sec. 1.10.093Definitions Aestheticorscenicpurposes.Wateruseforornamentalordecorativepurposessuchasfountains, reflecting pools,andwater gardens. Commercialcustomer.Acustomerwhouseswaterfortheoperationsofcommercialand nonprofitestablishmentsandgovernmentalentitiessuchasretailestablishments,hotelsand motels,restaurants, and office buildings. Customer.AnypersonpurchasingwaterfromTrophyClubMunicipalUtilityDistrictNo.1to serviceanaddresswithinthecorporateboundariesandextraterritorialjurisdictionofthetown. Thistermincludes bothresidential andcommercial customers. District.TrophyClubMunicipalUtilityDistrictNo.1(TCMUD1)thatprovideswater,sewer andfireprotectionservicestocustomerswithintheirboundariesortocustomersoutsidetheir boundaries by contractwiththetown. Districtmanager.Thefull-time, paidchiefadministratorforthedistrict. 1-79 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter1:General Provisions Domesticwateruse.Wateruseforpersonalneedsorforhouseholdorsanitarypurposessuchas drinking,bathing,heating,cooking,andsanitation,orfor cleaningaresidence,business,industry, orinstitution. Drought.Generally a lack of adequatewatertosupply needsorreplenishsupplies used. Droughtcontingencyplan.Theprovisionscontainedwithinthispartrelativetocontrolofwater usage. Droughtresponsestage.Stage 1, Stage 2, or Stage 3 ofthe drought contingencyplan. Even-numberedaddress.Streetaddresses,boxnumbers,orruralpostalroutenumbersendingin 0, 2, 4, 6 or 8,andlocationswithoutaddresses. Landscapeirrigationuse.Waterusedfortheirrigationandmaintenanceoflandscapedareas, whetherpubliclyorprivatelyowned,includingresidentialandcommerciallawns,gardens,golf courses,parks andrights-of-way andmedians. Nonessentialwateruse.Waterusesthatareneitheressentialnorrequiredfortheprotectionof public, health,safety, andwelfare,including: (1)Landscapeirrigationuse,includingparks,athleticfields,andgolfcourses,exceptas otherwise provided underthisplan; (2)Useofwatertowashanymotorvehicle,motorbike,boat,trailer,airplaneorother vehicle; (3)Useofwatertowashdownanysidewalks,walkways,driveways,parkinglots,tennis courts,orother hard-surfaced areas; (4)Useofwatertowashdownbuildingsorstructuresforpurposesotherthanimmediate fireprotection; (5)Flushinggutters orpermittingwatertorun oraccumulatein anygutterorstreet; (6)Useofwatertofill,refill,oraddtoanyindoororoutdoorswimmingpoolsor Jacuzzi-type pools; (7)Useofwaterinafountainorpondforaestheticorscenicpurposesexceptwhere necessarytosupport aquaticlife; (8)Failuretorepairacontrollableleak(s)withinareasonableperiodafterhavingbeen given notice directingtherepairofsuchleak(s); and (9)Useofwaterfromhydrantsforconstructionpurposesoranyotherpurposesother thanfirefighting. .Street addresses,boxnumbers,orruralpostalroutenumbers endingin1, Odd-numberedaddress 3, 5, 7 or 9. 1-80 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter1:General Provisions Person.Anyperson,entity,firm,partnership,association,corporation,company,ororganization ofanykindusingwatersuppliedbyTCMUD1and/ortheCityofFortWorthwithinthe boundariesandextraterritorialjurisdictionofthetown.Thistermincludesbothresidentialand commercialcustomers. Town council.Thetown council oftheTown ofTrophyClub,Texas. TrophyClubMunicipalUtilityDistrictNo.1ordistrict.TrophyClubMunicipalUtilityDistrict No.1(TCMUD1)isthegovernmentalentityinthetownthatprovideswater,sewerandfire protectionservicestocustomerswithintheboundariesofthetownandTCMUD1andto customersoutsidetheboundaryofTCMUD1yetwithintheboundaryofthetownbycontract withthetown. Water.Watertakenfromanypublicwatersupplyordistributionsystemwithintheboundariesof thedistrict, potableor nonpotable,andmeanseitherraw or potablewater. (2006Code, ch.11,sec. 9.03;Ordinance 2009-18,sec.II, adopted1/20/09) Sec. 1.10.094Enforcement;penalty Nopersonshallintentionally,knowingly,orrecklesslyviolateanyprovisionofthispart.A violationofthispartshallbeaclassCmisdemeanorpunishableuponconvictionbyafineofnot lessthan$1.00andnotmorethan$2,000.00foreachviolation,andaseparateoffenseshallbe deemedcommitteduponeachdayduringoronwhichaviolationoccursorcontinues.Criminal enforcementoftheregulationscontainedhereinshallbecumulativeofanyandallcivilremedies availableatlaworinequity.(2006Code,ch.11,sec.9.09;Ordinance2009-18,sec.II,adopted 1/20/09) Sec. 1.10.095Notificationofdrought conditions NotificationthatStage 1, 2, or 3 drought conditionsexistshall be providedtothepublic bymeans ofanyone(1)ormoreofthefollowingactionsandshallspecificallyidentifythedrought responsestageineffect: (1)Publicationina newspaperofgeneralcirculation; (2)Publicserviceannouncements(cablechanneland/orwebsite,marquees,list-serve); or (3)Signs postedin public places. (2006Code, ch.11,sec. 9.04;Ordinance 2009-18,sec.II, adopted1/20/09) 1-81 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter1:General Provisions Sec. 1.10.096Restrictions during Stage1 (a)Prohibitedconduct.UpondeclarationthatStage1droughtconditionsareineffect, mandatoryrestrictionstoprohibitnonessentialwateruseshallbecomeeffective.Itshallbe unlawfulfora persontoengagein any one ormore oftheactslistedbelow.Nopersonshall: (1)Causeorallowthehosingofpavedareas,suchassidewalks,driveways,parkinglots, tenniscourts,patios,orotherimpervioussurfaces,excepttoalleviateanimmediate healthorsafety hazard; (2)Causeorallowthehosingofbuildingsorotherstructuresforpurposesotherthanfire protectionorsurface preparation priortopainting; (3)Usewaterinsuch a manner asto allowrunoffor otherwaste,including: (A)Failuretorepairacontrollableleak,includingabrokensprinklerhead,a leakingvalve,leakingorbrokenpipes,oraleakingfaucet,withintwenty-four (24)hoursaftertheleak occurred; (B)Operating a permanentlyinstalledirrigationsystemwith: (i)A broken head; (ii)Aheadthatisoutofadjustmentandthearcofthesprayheadisovera street orparkinglot;or (iii)A head thatismisting becauseof highwaterpressure; (C)Duringirrigation,allowingwaterto: (i)Runoffapropertyandformastreamofwaterin astreetforadistanceof fiftyfeet(50') orgreater; or (ii)Pondinastreetorparkinglottoadepthgreaterthanone-quarterofan inch; (4)Causeorallowoutdoorwateringwithsprinklersorirrigationsystemsbetweenthe hoursof 10a.m. and 6 p.m. daily; or (5)Causeorallowlandscapewateringwithsprinklersorirrigationsystemsatany serviceaddressmorethantwo(2)timesperweekand/oronadayotherthanthat specifiedforsuchserviceaddressinthescheduleprovided below: (A)Residentialaddressesendinginanevennumber(0,2,4,6,or8)maywateron Wednesdays and Saturdays. (B)Residentialaddressesendinginanoddnumber(1,3,5,7or9)maywateron Thursdays and Sundays. 1-82 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter1:General Provisions (C)Allnonresidentiallocations(apartmentcomplexes,businesses,industries, parks,medians,etc.)maywater onTuesdays and Fridays. Thisprohibitionappliestolandscapewateringofparks,golfcourses,andsports fields.Notwithstandingtheforegoing,commercialcustomersareexceptedas specificallysetforth below. (b)Exceptions.Thefollowingactivitiesshallbeallowedasexceptionstosubsection(a)ofthis sectionasexpressly provided below: (1)Foundationsmaybewatereduptotwohoursonanydayusingahand-heldhose, soakerhoseordripirrigationsystemplacedwithin24inchesofthefoundationthat does notproduce aspray ofwater abovetheground. (2)Newlyinstalledshrubs(firstyear)andtrees(twoyears)maybewatereduptotwo hoursonanydaybyhand-heldhose,dripirrigation,asoakerhoseoratreebubbler. Treewateringislimitedtoan area notto exceedthedripline of a tree.Upon demand, documentationofinstallation dateshall be provided. (3)Outdoorwateringatserviceaddresseswithlargemulti-stationirrigationsystemsmay takeplaceinaccordancewiththetermsofawrittenvariancegrantedbythedistrict managerinaccordancewiththeprocessestablishedbyTrophyClubMunicipal UtilityDistrictNo. 1. (4)Establishingnewturfisdiscouraged.Ifhydro-mulch,grasssod,orgrassseedis installedforthepurposeof establishinganewlawn,there arenowateringrestrictions forthefirst30dayswhileitisbeingestablished.Afterthat,thewateringrestrictions setforthinthisstageapply.(Thisdoesnotincludeoverseedingwithryesinceturf already exists.) (5)Golfcoursesmaywatergreensandteeboxeswithoutrestrictions;however,watering shallonlybeallowedbefore10a.m.andafter6p.m.daily.Fairwaysarerestrictedto twice-per-weekwateringasoutlinedabove(before10a.m.andafter6p.m.daily). Golfcourseroughs arerestrictedto once-per-weekwatering. (6)Skinned areasofsportsfieldsmay be wateredasneededfordust control. (7)Professionalsportsfields(playingfieldswithinastadiumonly-notsurrounding landscaping)may be watered asneededtomaintainleaguestandards. (8)Washingofanymotorvehicle,motorbike,boat,trailer,airplane,orothervehicle shallbelimitedtotheuseofahand-heldbucketorahand-heldhoseequippedwitha positive-pressureshutoffnozzleforquickrinses.Vehiclewashingmaybedoneat anytimeonthepremisesofacommercialcarwashorcommercialservicestation. Companieswithanautomatedon-sitevehiclewashingfacilitymaywashtheir vehiclesatanytime.Further,suchwashingmaybeexemptfromtheserequirements ifthehealth,safety,andwelfareofthepublicarecontingentuponfrequentvehicle cleansing,suchasgarbagetrucks and vehicles usedtotransportfood andperishables. 1-83 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter1:General Provisions (9)Acommercialcustomermayuseadifferentwateringschedulethantheonesetforth aboveinthissectionaslongassuchcustomerlimitseachserviceaddresstoatwice- per-weekscheduleanduseofsuchwateringscheduleisapprovedinwritingbythe districtmanager. (2006Code, ch.11,sec. 9.05;Ordinance 2009-18,sec.II, adopted1/20/09) Sec. 1.10.097Restrictions during Stage2 (a)Prohibitedconduct.UpondeclarationthatStage1droughtconditionsareineffect, mandatoryrestrictionstoprohibitnonessentialwateruseshallbecomeeffective.Itshallbe unlawfulfora persontoengagein any one ormore oftheactslistedbelow.Nopersonshall: (1)CauseorallowanyactionsinviolationoftheStage1restrictionsspecifiedinsection 1.10.096. (2)Causeorallowlandscapewateringwithsprinklersorirrigationsystemsmorethan one(1)timeperweekonthedatespecifiedbythedistrictmanagerforTrophyClub MunicipalUtilityDistrictNo.1andadoptedbythetownviaordinancedulyenacted bythetowncouncilasrequiredbylaw.Thisprohibitionincludeslandscapewatering atparks,golfcourses,andsportsfields.Notwithstandingtheforegoing,commercial customersare exceptedassetforth below. (3)Causeorallowwateringfor dustcontrol on skinnedareas ofsportfields. (4)Causeorallowuseofwaterfordust control,excepttoprotect public health. (5)Cause or allowtheoperationofornamentalfountainsorpondsthatuse potablewater, exceptwherenecessarytosupportaquaticlifeorwheresuchfountainsorpondsare equippedwitharecirculationsystem. (6)Causeorallowthefilling ofswimming poolswithautomaticvalves. (7)Causeorallowtheuseofwaterfromfirehydrantsforanypurposeotherthan firefightingrelatedactivitiesorotheractivitiesnecessarytomaintainpublichealth, safety and welfare,exceptasspecifically providedbelow. (b)Exceptions.Thefollowingactivitiesshallbeallowedasexceptionstosubsection(a)ofthis sectionasexpressly provided below: (1)Foundationsmaybewatereduptotwo(2)hoursonanydaybyhand-heldhose,or usingasoakerhoseordripirrigationsystemplacedwithin24inchesofthe foundationthat does notproduceaspray ofwaterabovetheground. (2)Newlyinstalledshrubs(firstyear)andtreesmaybewatereduptotwo(2)hourson anydaybyhand-heldhose,dripirrigation,orasoakerhose.Treewateringislimited toanareanottoexceedthedriplineofatree.Upondemand,documentationof installation dateshallbe provided. 1-84 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter1:General Provisions (3)Outdoorwateringatserviceaddresseswithlargemulti-stationirrigationsystemsmay takeplaceinaccordancewiththetermsofawrittenvariancegrantedbythedistrict managerinaccordancewiththeprocessestablishedbyTrophyClubMunicipal UtilityDistrictNo. 1. (4)Golfcoursesmaywatergreensandteeboxesasneededtokeepthemalive;however, wateringshallonlybeallowedbefore10a.m.andafter6p.m.Fairwaysarerestricted toonce-per-weekwateringasoutlinedabove(before10a.m.andafter6p.m.).Golf courseroughsshall notbewatered and arenot exceptedfromtherequirementsofthis part. (5)Professionalsportsfields(playingfieldswithinastadiumonly-notsurrounding landscaping)may be watered asneededtomaintainleaguestandards. (6)Acommercialcustomermayuseadifferentwateringschedulethantheonesetforth aboveinthissectionaslongassuchcustomerlimitseachserviceaddresstoatwice- per-weekscheduleanduseofsuchwateringscheduleisapprovedinwritingbythe districtmanager. (7)Itisanexceptiontotheprohibitioninsubsection(a)(7)ofthissectionifapersonis usingthewaterfromafirehydrantpursuanttoapermitissuedbythedistrict managerspecifyingthe useof designated hydrants. (8)Ifhydro-mulch,grasssod,orgrassseedisinstalledforthepurposeofestablishinga newlawn,therearenowateringrestrictionsforthefirstthirty(30)dayswhileitis beingestablished.Afterthat,thewateringrestrictionssetforthinthisstageapply. (Thisexceptiondoesnotincludewateringforover-seedingwithryesinceturf already exists.) (2006Code, ch.11,sec. 9.06;Ordinance 2009-18,sec.II, adopted1/20/09) Sec. 1.10.098Restrictions during Stage3 (a)Prohibitedconduct.UpondeclarationthatStage3droughtconditionsareineffect, mandatoryrestrictionstoprohibitnonessentialwateruseshallbecomeeffective.Itshallbe unlawfulfora persontoengagein any one ormore oftheactslistedbelow.Nopersonshall: (1)CauseorallowanyactionsinviolationofeithertheStage1orStage2restrictions specifiedinsection1.10.096 or 1.10.097above. (2)Causeorallowlandscapewatering,including atparks, golf courses, andsportsfields. (3)Causeorallowtheestablishment of newlandscaping. (4)Causeorallowvehiclewashing exceptasspecifically providedherein. (5)Causeorallowtheoperationofornamentalfountainsorpondsthatusepotablewater exceptwhere necessarytosupport aquaticlife. 1-85 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter1:General Provisions (6)Causeorallowthedraining,filling,orrefillingofnewswimmingpools,wading poolsandJacuzzitypepools.Existingprivateandpublicpoolsmayaddwaterto maintainpoollevels;however,theymay not be refilled using automaticfillvalves. (b)Exceptions.Thefollowingactivitiesshallbeallowedasexceptionstosubsection(a)ofthis sectionasexpressly provided below: (1)Foundationsmaybewatereduptotwo(2)hoursonanydaybyhand-heldhose,or usingasoakerhoseordripirrigationsystemplacedwithin24inchesofthe foundationthat does notproduceaspray ofwaterabovetheground. (2)Treesmaybewatereduptotwo(2)hoursonanydaybyhand-heldhose,drip irrigation,orasoakerhose.Treewateringislimitedtoanareanottoexceedthedrip line ofatree. (3)Golfcoursegreensonlymaybewateredbyhand-heldhoseasneededtokeepthem alive;however,wateringmustbe done before 10 a.m. and after 6 p.m. (4)Professionalsportsfields(playingfieldswithinastadiumonly-notsurrounding landscaping)may be watered asneededtomaintainleaguestandards. (5)Acommercialcarwash,acommercialservicestationoraprivateon-sitevehicle washingfacilityshallonlybeallowedtooperateasnecessaryforhealth,sanitation, orsafetyreasons,includingbutnotlimitedtothewashingofgarbagetrucksand vehiclesusedtotransportfoodandotherperishables.Allothervehiclewashingis prohibited. (c)Newpools,ornamentalpondsorfountains.WhenStage3droughtconditionsareineffect, nopermitsshallbeissuedfornewswimmingpools,Jacuzzi-typepools,spas,ornamentalponds andfountainconstruction.Poolsalreadypermittedandunderconstructionmaybecompletely filledwithwater. (2006Code, ch.11,sec. 9.07;Ordinance 2009-18,sec.II, adopted1/20/09) Sec. 1.10.099Terminationof restrictions Stage1,Stage2,orStage3maybeterminateduponnoticebyeithertheCityofFortWorthor TrophyClubMunicipalUtilityDistrictNo.1.(2006Code,ch.11,sec.9.08;Ordinance2009-18, sec.II, adopted1/20/09) 1-86 CHAPTER2 ANIMALCONTROL ARTICLE 2.01 GENERAL PROVISIONS.................................................................................2-7 Sec. 2.01.001Definitions.............................................................................................2-7 Sec. 2.01.002Penalty;injunctiverelief......................................................................2-11 Sec. 2.01.003Enforcement........................................................................................2-11 Sec. 2.01.004Fees......................................................................................................2-12 Sec. 2.01.005Exceptions...........................................................................................2-12 Sec. 2.01.006Humane careof animals......................................................................2-13 Sec. 2.01.007Maximum number of animals.............................................................2-13 Sec. 2.01.008Prohibitedactions againstanimals......................................................2-13 Sec. 2.01.009Sanitary conditions..............................................................................2-15 Sec. 2.01.010Defecationof animals on public andprivateproperty........................2-15 Sec. 2.01.011Animals atlarge...................................................................................2-15 Sec. 2.01.012Animal noise........................................................................................2-16 Sec. 2.01.013Authoritytoimpound,killormuzzle certain animals.........................2-16 Sec. 2.01.014Dangerous dogs...................................................................................2-16 Sec. 2.01.015Keepinglivestock orwild or prohibited animal..................................2-18 Sec. 2.01.016Confinement ofanimalinvolvedinattack..........................................2-18 Sec. 2.01.017Vicious animals...................................................................................2-18 Sec. 2.01.018Rabies control;vaccination of dogs andcats.......................................2-19 Sec. 2.01.019Licensesandtags.................................................................................2-19 Sec. 2.01.020Specialrequirementsforkeepingminiaturepigs andferrets..............2-20 ARTICLE 2.02IMPOUNDMENT............................................................................................2-21 Sec. 2.02.001Generally.............................................................................................2-21 Sec. 2.02.002Releaseof unvaccinatedanimals.........................................................2-23 Sec. 2.02.003Adoption ofimpoundedanimals.........................................................2-23 ARTICLE 2.03 DANGEROUS WILDANIMALS...................................................................2-24 Division1.Generally...............................................................................................................2-24 Sec. 2.03.001Inspectionofpremises.........................................................................2-24 Sec. 2.03.002Relocationor dispositionof animal.....................................................2-24 Sec. 2.03.003Attack by animal;escapeof animal.....................................................2-24 Sec. 2.03.004Careandtreatment;transportation......................................................2-25 Sec. 2.03.005Liabilityinsurance...............................................................................2-26 Sec. 2.03.006Transfer of ownership..........................................................................2-26 Sec. 2.03.007Offenses...............................................................................................2-26 Sec. 2.03.008Civil penalty........................................................................................2-26 Division2.Certificate ofRegistration.....................................................................................2-27 Sec. 2.03.041Required..............................................................................................2-27 Sec. 2.03.042Application..........................................................................................2-27 Sec. 2.03.043Denial orrevocation............................................................................2-28 Sec. 2.03.044Effective date.......................................................................................2-29 Sec. 2.03.045Display.................................................................................................2-29 Sec. 2.03.046Exemptions..........................................................................................2-29 2-1 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter2:AnimalControl ARTICLE 2.04 ANIMALSHELTERADVISORYBOARD...................................................2-30 Sec. 2.04.001Creation;organization.........................................................................2-30 Sec. 2.04.002Appointment;terms.............................................................................2-31 Sec. 2.04.003Staffliaison..........................................................................................2-31 Sec. 2.04.004Duties ofboard....................................................................................2-31 Sec. 2.04.005Meetings..............................................................................................2-31 Sec. 2.04.006Staffliaison duties...............................................................................2-31 \[Nextpageis 2-7.\] 2-2 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter2:AnimalControl * ARTICLE 2.01 GENERALPROVISIONS Sec. 2.01.001Definitions Abandon.Todump,desert,orleaveanyanimalonpublicorprivatepropertywiththeintentof terminatinganyfurtherresponsibilityforsaidanimal,andshallalsomeanfailingtoproperly redeem or properlyreleaseany animalimpoundedorquarantined bythetown. Animal.Anylivingcreatureclassifiedasamemberoftheanimalkingdom,includingbutnot limitedtodogs,cats,cows, horses,birds,fish,mammals,reptiles,insects,fowl,andlivestock,but specifically excluding human beings. Animalcontrolservicesordivision.Anestablishmentthatisoperated,controlled,orcontracted withbythetownfortheconfinement,safekeeping,controland/ordestructionofanimalswhich comeintothecustody ofthetown. Animalcontrolofficer.Anyindividualemployed,contractedwith,orappointedbythetownfor thepurposeofaidingintheenforcementofthisactoranyotherlaworcoderelatingtothe licensureofanimals,controlofanimals,orseizureandimpoundmentofanimals,andincludes anystateorlocallawenforcementofficerorotheremployeewhosedutiesinwholeorinpart includeassignmentsthatinvolvetheseizure andimpoundment of any animal. Animalshelter.Afacilityoperatedbythetownorwithwhichthetownhascontractedforthe purpose ofimpounding or caringfor animals held underthe authority ofthischapter orstatelaw. Atlarge.Shallmeanwhenananimalisnotconfinedtothepremisesofitsownerbyafenceof sufficientstrengthand/orheighttopreventtheanimalfromescapingtherefrom,insidethehouse orotherenclosure,orsecuredonsuchpremisesbyaleashofsufficientstrengthtopreventthe animalfromescapingfromthepremises,andsoarrangedthattheanimalwillremainuponsuch premiseswhentheleashisstretchedtofulllengthinanydirection.Ananimalshallnotbe considered“atlarge”whenheldandcontrolledbyapersonofadequatestrengthbymeansofa leash,cord,chain,orropeofproperstrengthandlengthtocontroltheactionsoftheanimal,or whileconfinedwithinavehicle.An“invisiblefence”willsufficeassufficientrestraintsolongas theanimalisnotfoundoutsidethepremisesoftheownerandtheinvisiblefenceisregistered withtheanimal controlservices ordivision. Bite.Any abrasion,scratch, puncture,tearorpiercingofskin causedby an animal. Cat.All domesticspeciesorvarietiesof Felis catus,maleorfemale,alive ordead. Certificateofregistration.Thetownshallregisterandissueacertificateofregistrationanda licensetoanypersonlivinginthetownwhoownsorpossessesadogorcatrequiringvaccination topreventrabieswhofilesanapplicationmeetingtherequirementsofthischapter.Such certificateofregistrationisforthepurposeofowneridentificationandincaseswherethedogor catmight becomeimpounded,lostorinjured.Applicationforthecertificate ofregistration/license shallbemadebytheowner,inwritingorinperson,andbeaccompaniedbyproofthatthedogor catiscurrentlyvaccinatedagainstrabiesinaccordancewiththeTexasAdministrativeCode,title * Statelawreference– Healthandsafetyofanimals,V.T.C.A.,HealthandSafetyCode,ch.821etseq. 2-7 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter2:AnimalControl 25,part1, chapter169(ZoonosisControl,RabiesControlandEradication).Ifthereisa changein ownership,thenewownershallhavetheidentificationtagtransferredtohisnamewithinten(10) days aftertaking possession oftheanimal. Dangerous dog.Any dogthat,accordingtotherecords oftheappropriate authority: (1)Hasbitten,attacked,orendangeredorhasinflictedsevereinjuryonahumanbeing on publicorprivate property; (2)Hasmorethanonceseverelyinjuredorkilledadomesticanimalwhileoffthe owner’s property; (3)Hasbeenusedprimarilyorinpartforthepurposeofdogfightingorisadogtrained fordogfighting;or (4)Has,when unprovoked, chased or approached a personuponthestreets,sidewalks, or anypublicgroundsin amenacingfashionorapparent attitude ofattack,providedthat such actionsare attestedtoinaswornstatementbyoneormorepersonsanddutifully investigated bythe appropriate authority. Dangerouswild animal. (1)Alion; (2)Atiger; (3)An ocelot; (4)A cougar; (5)Aleopard; (6)A cheetah; (7)Ajaguar; (8)A bobcat; (9)Alynx; (10)Aserval; (11)A caracal; (12)A hyena; (13)A bear; (14)A coyote; (15)Ajackal; 2-8 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter2:AnimalControl (16)A baboon; (17)A chimpanzee; (18)An orangutan; (19)Agorilla;or (20)Any hybrid of ananimallistedinthissection. Dog.Alldomesticatedmembers ofCanisfamiliaris,male and female,alive ordead. Euthanasia.To humanelycausethedeath of an animalby amethodwhich: (1)Rapidlyproducesunconsciousnessanddeathwithoutvisibleevidenceofpainor distress; or (2)Utilizesanesthesiaproducedbyanagentwhichcausespainlesslossofconsciousness withdeathfollowingsuchlossof consciousness. Harboringorharboringofanimal.Thekeepingandcaring,includingbutnotlimitedtofeeding and providingwater,forananimalforseventy-two(72) hoursorlonger. Impound.Toseizeandholdinthecustodyofthelocalrabiescontrolauthorityorotherauthority suchas a veterinarian. Invisiblefence.Anyfencewhichcannotbeseenwiththehumaneyebutthatisdesignedtokeep ananimalenclosedinaspacebymeansoflasertechnologyorsoundtechnology.Suchinvisible fencemust notbecapableof causing pain or discomforttoany human beingthatcrossesitspath. Lawenforcementofficer.Thoseauthorizedtoenforcetheprovisionsofthischapter,namely,the localrabiescontrol authority, any animal controlofficer, oranylaw enforcementofficer. Livestock.Anyhorses,mules,donkeys,cattle,hogs,goatsandsheepofanyandallkinds,and shallincludeboththemaleandfemalespecies ofsuchanimals. .Theanimalcontrolofficerisdesignatedasthelocalrabiescontrol Localrabiescontrolauthority authorityandhasauthoritytoappointrepresentativestoenforcetheprovisionsofthischapter, receivereportsofanimalbites,investigateanimalbites,insurequarantineofpossiblyrabid animalsandotherwisecarryoutprovisionsofstatelawpertainingtocontrolanderadicationof rabies. Neuter.Thesurgicalremovalofthemalereproductiveorgansofananimaltorenderitunableto reproduce. Owner.Apersonwhoharbors,keeps,possesses,orpermitstobeharbored,kept,orpossessedan animalinhiscare,on or abouthis premises,withoutregardtotitle,purchase,oracceptanceofthe animal asagift. Person.Anyindividual,firm, association, partnership, or corporationorany otherlegal entity. 2-9 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter2:AnimalControl Policedog.Anydogusedbyalawenforcementagencyoritsofficersintheadministrationof officialduties. Pot-belliedpig.Avarietyofswinethatisnomorethaneighteeninches(18")inheightat shoulderlevelwhenfullgrown,\[having\]shorterectears,andastraighttail.Swineshallnotbe consideredapot-belliedpigifitsweightexceedssixty(60)pounds,orunlessregisteredwitha licensed breeder. Prohibitedanimal.Ananimalnotnormallyconsidereddomesticated,including,butnotlimited to,avenomouslizard,poisonoussnake,boa,python,raccoon,skunk,fox,bear,elephant, kangaroo,monkey,chimpanzee,antelope,deer,anyprotected,threatened,orendangeredspecies asdefinedbythestateparksandwildlifecommissionandtheU.S.FishandWildlifeService,or anyotherwildanimalcapableof,orinflicted\[inclined\]todo,seriousbodilyharmtohumansor other animals orfowl. Properenclosureofadangerousdog.Shallmean,whileontheowner’sproperty,adangerous dogissecurelyconfinedindoorsorinasecurelyenclosedandlockedpenorstructure,suitableto preventtheentryofyoungchildren(nine(9)yearsof ageoryounger) anddesignedtopreventthe animalfromescaping.Suchpenorstructureshallhavesecuresidesand,whereappropriate,a securetoptopreventthedogfromescapingover,under,orthroughthestructureandshallalso provideprotectionfromthe elements. Quarantine.Strictconfinementunderrestraintbyclosedcageorpadlockorinanyothermanner approvedinthischapterorstatelawontheprivatepremisesoftheowneroratafacilityapproved bythestate boardof healthoritsdesignee, orthelocalrabiescontrol authority. Severeinjury.Anyphysicalinjurywhichresultsinbrokenbones,multiplebites,ordisfiguring lacerationsrequiringsutures orreconstructivesurgery. Spay.Thesurgicalremovalofthefemalereproductiveorgansofananimaltorenderitunableto reproduce. Unprovoked.Anactionbyananimalthatisnotinresponsetobeingtormented,abused,teasedor assaultedbyanyperson;inresponsetopainorinjury;orinprotectionforitselforitsfood, kennel,immediateterritory, or nursing offspring. .ProperlyinjectedwitharabiesvaccinelicensedforuseinthatspeciesbytheUnited Vaccinated StatesDepartmentofAgricultureandadministeredbyaveterinarianlicensedtopracticeinthe statein anamountsufficienttoprovideimmunity and satisfiesthefollowing criteria: (1)The animalmust have been atleastfour(4)months ofage atthetime ofvaccination; (2)Atleastthirty(30)days have elapsedsincetheinitial vaccination;and (3)Notmorethantwelve(12)months have elapsedsincethemostrecentvaccination, or, if athree(3)yearvaccination,thennotmorethanthirty-six(36)monthshaveelapsed sincethemostrecentvaccination. Veterinarian.Onelicensedbystateboardofveterinarymedicalexaminers,qualifiedand authorizedtotreatdiseasesandinjuries of animals. 2-10 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter2:AnimalControl Viciousanimal.Anyindividualanimalthathasontwopreviousoccasions,withoutprovocation, attackedorbittenanypersonorotheranimal,oranyindividualanimalwhichthelocalrabies controlauthorityorhisrepresentativehasreasontobelievehasadangerousdispositionlikelyto be harmfultohumans orotheranimals. Wildanimal.Includesallspeciesofanimalsthatcommonlyexistinanaturalunconfinedstate, usuallynotdomesticated,andanyspeciesofanimalillegaltoownunderfederal,stateorlocal law.Thisshallapplyregardlessofstateordurationofcaptivity.Thetermshallincludebutisnot limitedtofoxes,panthers,wolves,alligators,crocodiles,apes,elephants,rhinoceroses,andall forms of poisonousor constrictingreptiles, andotherlike animals. (Ordinance1999-32,sec.1,adopted12/21/99;Ordinance2002-18,sec.2,adopted5/6/02; Ordinance2006-24,sec.II,adopted7/24/06;Ordinance2006-43,sec.II,adopted11/6/06;2006 Code, ch. 2,sec. 1.01;Ordinances adoptingCode) Sec. 2.01.002Penalty;injunctiverelief (a)Exceptasspecifically provided otherwise, any personviolating any ofthe provisions ofthis chaptershallbedeemedguiltyofaclassCmisdemeanoruponconvictionandshallbefined, exceptasotherwiseprovidedherein,inasumnottoexceedtwothousanddollars($2,000.00)for eachoffense,andaseparateoffenseshallbedeemedcommitteduponeachdayduringoron which a violation occursorcontinues. (b)Ifthegoverningbodyofthetowndeterminesthataviolationofthischaptercreatesathreat tothepublicsafety,thetownmaybringsuitinthedistrictcourtofthecountyinwhichtheperson whocommittedtheoffenseresidesorhasanofficetoenjointheperson,firm,partnership, corporation,orassociationfromengagingintheprohibitedactivity.Thetownisnotrequiredto give bond as a conditiontotheissuance ofinjunctiverelief. (Ordinance2002-18,sec.36,adopted5/6/02;Ordinance2006-43,sec.II,adopted11/6/06;2006 Code, ch. 2,sec. 1.37) Sec. 2.01.003Enforcement (a)Generally.Enforcementofthischaptershallbetheresponsibilityofthetown,including withoutlimitation,thelocalrabiescontrol authority and hisdesignee. (b)Authoritytoissuecitations.Thelocalrabiescontrolauthorityshallhavetheauthorityto issuecitationsforanyviolationofthis chapter. (c)Mailingofcitations.Ifthe personcitedisnotpresent,thelocalrabiescontrol authoritymay sendthecitationtothealleged offender byregisteredor certifiedmail. (d)Interference.Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersontointerferewiththelocalrabiescontrol authorityinthe performance ofhisduties. (e)Authoritytodestroyanimals.Thelocalrabiescontrolauthorityshallhavetheauthorityto humanely euthanize and/ordestroy any animalinaccordancewiththe provisionsofthischapter. 2-11 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter2:AnimalControl (f)Authoritytousetranquilizergun.Thelocalrabiescontrolauthorityshallhavetheauthority to use atranquilizerguninthelawfuldischarge of his/her duties. (g)Exemption of police dogs.Police dogsare exemptfromthe provisionsofthischapter. (h)Right ofentry;searchwarrants. (1)Lawenforcementofficersareherebyauthorizedtoenteruponanyfencedor unfencedlot,tractorparceloflandforthepurposeofcapturing,impoundingand/or quarantininganyanimaluponhavingprobablecausetobelievetheanimaltohave bitten,injuredorotherwiseattackedahumanbeingorotheranimalortohave,or havebeenexposedto,rabiesoranothercommunicablediseaseposingadangertothe publichealth,safetyorwelfare,orotherwiseposeaclearandpresentdangerto humanbeingsorotheranimals.Thisauthorizationisgrantedduetotheemergency createdbythepotentialrabieshazardordangerofinjurytopersonsorotheranimals, andinrecognitionofthelikelihoodthatsuchanimalwillotherwiseescapecapture. Asamatterofpolicy,lawenforcementofficersshallnotenteruponprivateproperty tocaptureand/orimpound anyanimalknowntobelongtotheownerofsuchproperty withoutprobablecausetobelievetheanimalposesathreatordangertoproperty, human beings orother animals. (2)Furthermore,shouldthetownlawenforcementofficershaveprobablecauseto believeananimalhasbeen,orisbeing,cruellytreatedorhasrabiesoranother communicabledisease,thetownenforcementagencymay,pursuanttoV.T.C.A., HealthandSafetyCodesection821.022,obtainasearchwarrantandimpoundsuch animal, evenifitis enclosed on privateproperty. (Ordinance1999-32,sec.2,adopted12/21/99;Ordinance2002-18,sec.3,adopted5/6/02; Ordinance2006-24,sec.II,adopted7/24/06;Ordinance2006-43,sec.II,adopted11/6/06;2006 Code, ch. 2,sec. 1.02;OrdinanceadoptingCode) Sec. 2.01.004Fees Allfeesforlicensing,dailyhandling,impoundment,disposal,quarantine,lostordestroyedtags, and/ortransfertotheanimalshelterarestatedonthescheduleoffees,toberevisedfromtimeto timebythelocalrabiescontrolauthorityandapprovedbythetowncouncil.Thescheduleoffees islocatedinappendixAofthetown’sCodeofOrdinances.Acopyofthescheduleoffeescanbe obtainedfromthelocalrabiescontrolauthorityorthetownsecretary.(Ordinance 1999-32,sec.7, adopted12/21/99;Ordinance2002-18,sec.8,adopted5/6/02;Ordinance2006-24,sec.II, adopted7/24/06;Ordinance 2006-43,sec.II, adopted11/6/06;2006Code, ch.2,sec. 1.13) Sec. 2.01.005Exceptions (a)Theprovisionsofsection2.01.011ofthischapter(relatingtoanimalsatlarge)shallnot applytocats ortodogs underthe age offour(4)months. (b)Withthe exceptionofsanitationrequirements,noiseprohibitionandprohibitiononkeeping viciousanimals,theprovisionsofthischaptershallnotapplytodogsorcatsofnonresidentsof 2-12 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter2:AnimalControl thetownwhoaretemporarilyvisitinginthetown,whichdogsorcats,whileout-of-doors,are keptsecurely undercontrolby a leash,rope ortrap,orconfinedinavehicle. (Ordinance1999-32,sec.19,adopted12/21/99;Ordinance2002-18,sec.20,adopted5/6/02; Ordinance2006-24,sec.II,adopted7/24/06;Ordinance2006-43,sec.II,adopted11/6/06;2006 Code, ch. 2,sec. 1.22) Sec. 2.01.006Humane careof animals Animalsshallbeprovidedhumanecareandtreatedandtransportedinahumanemannerandnot inviolationofV.T.C.A.,PenalCodesection42.09andV.T.C.A.,HealthandSafetyCodetitle10 oranyotherprovisionoflaw,includingfederal,stateandlocallaws,ordinancesandrules. (Ordinance2006-24,sec.II,adopted7/24/06;Ordinance2006-43,sec.II,adopted11/6/06;2006 Code, ch. 2,sec. 1.03) Statelawreferences– Crueltytolivestockanimals,V.T.C.A.,PenalCode,sec.42.09;crueltyto nonlivestockanimals,V.T.C.A.,PenalCode,sec.42.092. Sec. 2.01.007Maximum numberof animals (a)Declarationofnuisance.Thekeepingofmorethanthemaximumnumberofanimals permitted bythissectionshallbe considered apublicnuisance. (b)Maximumnumber.Itshall beunlawfultokeeporharbormorethanfour(4)animalsofany onespeciessix(6)monthsofageorolderormorethanatotalofsix(6)animalsonanypremises usedorzonedforresidential purposes andlessthantwo acresinarea. (c)Exemptions.Theprovisionsofsubsection(b)shallnotapplyto:(i)licensedresidential breeders,(ii)licensedresidentialfosterowners,or(iii)aperson(s)whokeepsorharborsmore thanfour(4)dogsandfour(4) catssix(6)monthsofageorolderinviolation ofsubsection(b),if thepersonhasobtainedtowncertificatesofregistrationforeachanimalonorbeforeJuly31, 2006andcontinuouslymaintainscurrenttowncertificatesofregistration.Failuretomaintaina currentlicenseforresidentialbreeders,acurrentlicenseforresidentialfosterownersorcurrent registrationofeachsuchanimalasrequiredinthissectionshallresultinaforfeitureofthis exemption. (Ordinance2002-18,sec.4,adopted5/6/02;Ordinance2006-24,sec.II,adopted7/24/06; Ordinance2006-43,sec.II, adopted 11/6/06;2006Code, ch. 2,sec. 1.04) Sec. 2.01.008Prohibitedactions against animals A person commits anoffenseif: (1)Apersonfailstoprovideananimalunderhis controland/orownershipwithadequate wholesomefoodandwater,propershelterandprotectionfrominclementweather, andveterinary carewhenneededtopreventsuffering; (2)Apersonhavingchargeorcustodyofananimalplacesorconfinessuchanimal,or allowssuchanimaltobeplacedorconfined,inamotorvehicle,trailerorother enclosureundersuchconditions,orforsuchaperiodoftime,astoendangerthe 2-13 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter2:AnimalControl healthofthe animaldueto heat,lackoffoodorwater, orsuchothercircumstancesas may causeinjury or deathtotheanimal; (3)ApersontreatsananimalinaninhumaneorcruelmannerasdefinedbyV.T.C.A., PenalCodesection42.09 andV.T.C.A.,Healthand SafetyCodech. 821; (4)Apersonknowinglyowns,harbors,trains,sells oroffersforsaleanyanimalwhichis tobeusedforthepurposeoffighting,ortobetrained,tormented,badgeredorbaited forthepurposeofcausingorencouragingtheanimaltoattackhumanbeingsor animalswhennotprovoked, exceptthatthissectionshallnotapplytoguard dogs; (5)Apersonmutilatesanyanimal,whethersuchanimalisdeadoralive.Thissubsection doesnotapplytomedicalorveterinarymedicalresearch,medicalorveterinary medical autopsies,or biology classuseof animalsforeducational purposes; (6)A person causesan animaltofight another animal orperson; (7)Apersonotherthanalicensedveterinariandocksananimal’stail,orcropsan animal’sears, orcastratesan animal;provided,however,thatthissubsectionshall not applytonormallivestockoperationsoccurringwithinthetown; (8)A person dyes orcolorschicks, ducks,rabbits,reptilesor birds; (9)A persontransporting an animalfailsto effectivelyrestrainan animalso astoprevent theanimalfromleavingorbeingaccidentallythrownfromavehicleduringnormal operationofthevehicle,orfailstoeffectivelyrestrainananimalsoastoprevent inflictionofbodilyharmtopassersby;provided,however,thattheprovisionsofthis subsectionshallnotprohibitapersonfromtransportinganeffectivelyconfinedor tethered dogintheopenbed of apickuptruck; (10)Apersonisin controlofamotorvehiclewhichstrikesadomestic animalorlivestock withinthecorporatelimitsofthetownandfailstoreporttheaccidenttoalaw enforcementofficer assoon as practical; (11)Apersonabandonsanyanimal,includingtheabandonmentofanimpoundedanimal attheanimalshelter,withtheintenttoreadopttheanimaltoavoidimpoundment fees;or (12)Apersonplacesanysubstanceorarticlewhichhasinanymannerbeentreatedwith anypoisonoussubstanceinanyplaceaccessibletohumanbeings,birds,dogs,catsor otheranimalswiththeintenttokillorharmanimalsorwithrecklessdisregardforthe harmorinjurythatcouldreasonablyoccur.Thisshallincludeanti-freeze intentionallyorrecklesslyleftexposedtopoisonanimals.Thissection,however, 2-14 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter2:AnimalControl doesnotprecludetheuseofcommerciallysoldrodentpoisonswhenappliedin accordancewiththemanufacturer’sdirectionsforsuch use. (Ordinance2006-24,sec.II,adopted7/24/06;Ordinance2006-43,sec.II,adopted11/6/06;2006 Code, ch. 2,sec. 1.05) Statelawreferences– Crueltytolivestockanimals,V.T.C.A.,PenalCode,sec.42.09;crueltyto nonlivestockanimals,V.T.C.A.,PenalCode,sec.42.092;healthandsafetyofanimals,V.T.C.A.,Health andSafetyCode,ch.821etseq. Sec. 2.01.009Sanitary conditions Allpersonskeepinganimalswithinthetownshallkeepthepremisesuponwhichsuchanimalis keptcleanandfreefromnoxiousandunpleasantodorsandshallusesomestandardsprayat reasonableintervalssoastokeepsuchpremisesfreefromflies,mosquitoes,fleasandother insects.(Ordinance1999-32,sec.17,adopted12/21/99;Ordinance2002-18,sec.18,adopted 5/6/02;Ordinance 2006-43,sec.II, adopted11/6/06;2006Code,ch. 2,sec.1.06) Sec. 2.01.010Defecationofanimals onpublicand private property Itshallbeunlawfulandanoffenseforanypersontofailtopromptlyremoveanddisposeof,ina sanitarymanner,fecesleftbyadog,cat,orotheranimalbeingowned,handled,orcontrolledby that person: (1)Uponapublicarea,includingbutnotlimitedtowalks,parks,recreationareas, sidewalks,parkways,publicstreets,alleys,schoolgrounds,anycommonareasofan apartment house, or any common area of an office building; or (2)Uponprivatepropertyotherthanthepremisesoftheowner,handlerorcontrollerof suchanimal. (Ordinance1999-32,sec.16,adopted12/21/99;Ordinance2002-18,sec.17,adopted5/6/02; Ordinance2006-43,sec.II, adopted 11/6/06;2006Code, ch. 2,sec. 1.07) Sec. 2.01.011Animalsatlarge (a)Itshallbeunlawfulforanyownertoallowadogoranyotheranimalpossessed,keptor harbored by him, otherthan a cat,to be atlarge,as definedinsection 2.01.001ofthischapter. (b)Uponthecomplainttoalocalrabiescontrolauthoritythatacathascausedanuisanceor hazardtothe health orwelfare ofthe human or animal population,such catmaybe determined by alocalrabies control authoritytobe atlarge asdefinedinsubsection(a)ofthissection. (c)Thelocalrabies controlauthorityisauthorizedtoimpoundsuch animals atlarge. (Ordinance2002-18,sec.4,adopted5/6/02;Ordinance2006-24,sec.II,adopted7/24/06; Ordinance2006-43,sec.II, adopted 11/6/06;2006Code, ch. 2,sec. 1.08) Statelawreference– Restraint,impoundmentanddispositionofdogsandcats,V.T.C.A.,Healthand SafetyCode,sec.826.033. 2-15 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter2:AnimalControl Sec. 2.01.012Animal noise (a)Nopersonshallknowinglykeeporharboranyanimalthatcausesloudandunusualor frequentbarking,howling,orothernoisethatdisturbsthepeaceandquietofanypersonof ordinarysensibilities. (b)Itshallserveasprimafacieevidenceofaviolationofsubsection(a)ofthissectionifan ownerallowsanunprovokedanimaltocausenoisedescribedinsubsection(a)ofthissectionin excess offifteen(15)minutes. (Ordinance1999-32,sec.18,adopted12/21/99;Ordinance2002-18,sec.19,adopted5/6/02; Ordinance2006-43,sec.II, adopted 11/6/06;2006Code, ch. 2,sec. 1.09) Sec. 2.01.013Authoritytoimpound,kill ormuzzle certain animals (a)Thelocalrabiescontrolauthorityshallhavetheauthoritytoimpoundananimalwhichis diseased andcould endangerthe health and welfare ofanotheranimal or person. (b)Thelocalrabiescontrolauthorityoranylawenforcementofficershallhavetheauthorityto killananimalif,inthesoleopinionoftheofficer,suchanimalposesanimminentdangertoa person orproperty, and arealor apparentnecessity existsforthe destructionofthe animal. (c)Thelocalrabiescontrolauthorityshallhavetheauthoritytomuzzleorordertheowner, handler,orcontrollerofananimaltomuzzleananimalwhich,inthesoleopinionofthelocal rabiescontrol authority, poses athreattothesafety orwelfareof any person. (d)Thelocalrabiescontrolauthorityshallhavetheauthoritytoimpoundanyprohibited animal,wild animal orlivestock possessedinviolation ofthischapter. (Ordinance1999-32,sec.5,adopted12/21/99;Ordinance2002-18,sec.6,adopted5/6/02; Ordinance2006-24,sec.II,adopted7/24/06;Ordinance2006-43,sec.II,adopted11/6/06;2006 Code, ch. 2,sec. 1.11) Sec. 2.01.014Dangerousdogs (a)Adoption ofstatelaw.Theprovisions ofsubchapterD, chapter 822 oftheTexasHealth and SafetyCode, asamended,are adopted by and incorporatedintothischapter. (b)Declaration ofdangerousdog. (1)Ifthelocalrabiescontrolauthorityhascausetobelievethatadogisadangerousdog as defined bythis chapter,hemayfind and declaresuch dog a dangerous dog. (2)Withinthree(3)daysofdeclaringadogdangerous,thelocalrabiescontrolauthority willnotifythepersonowningthedogofitsdesignationasadangerousdogand providehimwithacopyofthischapter.Thenotificationtotheownerwillbe providedinpersonorthroughcertifiedmail.Thelocalrabiescontrolauthorityshall alsonotifythetownmanager,firedepartment,andpolicedepartmentofthe designationofanydogasadangerousdog.The notificationwilldescribethedog and specifyanyparticularrequirementsorconditionsplaceduponthepersonowningthe dog. 2-16 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter2:AnimalControl (3)Thenoticeshallinformtheownerofthedogthathemayrequest,inwriting,an appealofthedangerousdogdeterminationwithinten(10)daysfromthereceiptof thecertifiedmailordateofthepersonalnotificationofthedangerousdog declaration,to contestthefinding and designation. (c)Requirementsfor owner. (1)Iftheownerofadogthathasbeendetermineddangerousbythelocalrabiescontrol authorityelectsnottoappealthatdecisionpursuanttosubsection(b)(3)ofthis section,then,withinthirty(30)daysoftheexpirationoftheten(10)daytimeperiod forappeal,theownershallcomplywiththerequirementslistedinthissection.Ifthe ownerofadogthathasbeendetermineddangerousappealsthatdecisiontothe municipalcourt,thensuchownershallcomplywiththerequirementsofthissection withinthirty(30)daysaftersuchdeterminationbythemunicipalcourt.The requirements ofthissectionthatmust be met are asfollows: (A)Registerthedangerousdogwiththelocalrabiescontrolauthorityforthearea inwhichthe dogiskept; (B)Restrainthedangerousdogatalltimesonaleashintheimmediatecontrolofa person orinasecure enclosure; and (C)Obtainliabilityinsurancecoverageorshowfinancialresponsibilityinthe amountspecifiedbystatelawtocoverdamagesresultingfromanattackbythe dangerousdog causing bodilyinjurytoa person. (2)Forpurposesofthissection,apersonlearnsthatthepersonistheownerofa dangerousdogwhen: (A)Theownerknowsofanattackasdescribedinsection2.01.001ofthischapter; and (B)Theownerisinformedbytheanimalcontrolofficerthatthedogisadangerous dog; or (C)Adeterminationismadebythemunicipalcourtthattheanimalisadangerous dog. (d)Appealfrom dangerous dog determination. (1)Appealsfromthelocalrabiescontrolauthority’sdeterminationthatadogis dangerouswillbeheardbythemunicipalcourt.Uponnoticeofappealasprescribed inthissection,themunicipalcourtwillhearthecaseatthenexttrialsettingafterthe requestfor appeal. (2)Theappealisacivilproceedingforthepurposeofaffirmingorreversingtheanimal controlofficer’sdeterminationofdangerousness.Ifthedoghasbeenimpounded,the 2-17 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter2:AnimalControl municipalcourtjudgemaywaiveanyandallfeesassociatedwiththeimpoundment andreleasethedogtoitsowneruponreversalofthelocalrabiescontrolauthority’s determination. (Ordinance1999-32,sec.6,adopted12/21/99;Ordinance2002-18,sec.7,adopted5/6/02; Ordinance2006-24,sec.II,adopted7/24/06;Ordinance2006-43,sec.II,adopted11/6/06;2006 Code, ch. 2,sec. 1.12) Statelawreference– Authorityofcitytoregulatethekeepingofdangerousdogs,V.T.C.A.,Healthand SafetyCode,sec.822.041etseq. Sec. 2.01.015Keepinglivestock orwildor prohibited animal (a)Itshallbeunlawfultokeeporharboranylivestockorwildorprohibitedanimalwithinthe town, except atcommercial establishmentsdealinginthesaleor handling ofsuchanimals, having properzoningforsuchcommercialenterprisesandhavingproperfacilitiesforthecareand restraint ofsuchanimals. (b)Thelocalrabiescontrolauthoritymayestablishconditionsunderwhichitwouldbe permissibletokeeporharborlivestockorwildorprohibitedanimalsinthetownonatemporary basis. (Ordinance2006-24,sec.II,adopted7/24/06;Ordinance2006-43,sec.II,adopted11/6/06;2006 Code, ch. 2,sec. 1.16) Sec. 2.01.016Confinementof animalinvolvedinattack Whenananimalhasbitten,scratched,orotherwiseattackedapersonoranimal,anyonehaving knowledgeofsuchincidentshallimmediatelynotifythelocalrabiescontrolauthority.Such animalshallthenbeconfinedinaveterinaryhospitalorapprovedanimalshelterdesignatedby thelocalrabiescontrolauthorityforaperiodoften(10)days.Thecostofsuchconfinementshall bepaidbytheowneroftheanimal.Suchanimalshall,duringsuchperiodofconfinement,be subjecttoinspectionbythelocalrabiescontrolauthority,othertownpersonneloralicensed veterinarian.If,aftertheten(10)dayperiod,theownerfailstopickuptheanimal,thelocal rabiescontrolauthoritymayfollowtheprocedureforadoptionordisposalofanimpounded animal.(Ordinance1999-32,sec.10,adopted12/21/99;Ordinance2002-18,sec.12,adopted 5/6/02;Ordinance 2006-24,sec.II, adopted 7/24/06;Ordinance 2006-43,sec.II, adopted 11/6/06; 2006Code,ch. 2,sec.1.17) Sec. 2.01.017Vicious animals Aviciousanimal,asdefinedinsection2.01.001ofthischapter,shallnotbeallowedinthetown limits.Anyviciousanimalfoundinthetownshallberemovedimmediatelybyorderofthe municipalcourt.Iftheowneroftheviciousanimalfailstoremovesuchanimal,thelocalrabies controlauthoritymayhavesuchanimalimpoundedand/ordestroyed.(Ordinance1999-32,sec. 14,adopted12/21/99;Ordinance2002-18,sec.15,adopted5/6/02;Ordinance2006-24,sec.II, adopted7/24/06;Ordinance 2006-43,sec.II, adopted11/6/06;2006Code, ch.2,sec. 1.18) 2-18 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter2:AnimalControl Sec. 2.01.018Rabiescontrol; vaccinationof dogs and cats (a)ThetownherebyadoptstheRabiesControlActof1981(V.T.C.A.,HealthandSafety Code,section826.001etseq.),andTexasAdministrativeCode,title25,part1,chapter169et seq.,andthestandardsestablishedbythestateboardofhealthasminimumstandardsforrabies controlandquarantineprovisionswithinthetown.Inadditionthereto,alloftherabiescontrol provisionsofthischapter,whichareadoptedpursuanttoV.T.C.A.,HealthandSafetyCode sections 826.015 and 826.033,shallhave applicationwithinthetown. (b)Theownerorcustodianofeachdogorcatshallhavetheanimalvaccinatedagainstrabies byfour(4)monthsofage.Theanimalmustreceiveaboosterwithinthetwelve(12)month intervalfollowingtheinitialvaccination.Everydogorcatmustberevaccinatedagainstrabiesat aminimumofatleastonceeverythree(3)yearswitharabiesvaccinelicensedbytheUnited StatesDepartmentofAgriculture.Thevaccinemustbeadministeredaccordingtolabel recommendationsand by alegallylicensedveterinarian. (Ordinance1999-32,sec.13,adopted12/21/99;Ordinance2002-18,sec.14,adopted5/6/02; Ordinance2006-24,sec.II,adopted7/24/06;Ordinance2006-43,sec.II,adopted11/6/06;2006 Code, ch. 2,sec. 1.19) Statelawreferences– Rabiesvaccinations,V.T.C.A.,HealthandSafetyCode,sec.826.021etseq.;rabies reportsandquarantine,V.T.C.A.,HealthandSafetyCode,sec.826.041etseq. Sec. 2.01.019Licenses andtags (a)Owneridentificationandrabiesvaccinationtagrequired.Apersonwithinthetownwhois theownerorharborerofadogoracatthatisthree(3)monthsofageoroldershallplaceand maintaina collar onthe animalwhich collarshall have: (1)Acurrentidentificationtaglistingtheownerorharborer’sname,currentaddressand currenttelephonenumber;and (2)Atagevidencingcompliancewiththerequirementsofstatelawregulatingrabies vaccinationundertheRabiesControlAct,asamended,andchapter2ofthisCodeof Ordinances. .Apersoncommitsanoffenseifhe (b)Possessionofunlicenseddogorcatprohibited possesseswithinthetownananimalwhichhasnotbeenlicensedaccordingtosubsection(a)of thissection.Theownerofananimalshall,uponrequest,showtothelawenforcementofficer enforcingthischapterthereceiptfortheanimal’stownregistration.Thefailureorrefusalofan ownertoproducetothelaw enforcement officerthereceiptforthe animal’stownregistrationora currentlicensetagshallconstituteprimafacieproofthatsuchanimalhasnotbeenlicensed accordingtotherequirement containedinsubsection(a) ofthissection. (c)Issuanceoftag;wearingoftags.Uponpresentationofthevaccinationcertificateand paymentofthelicensingfee,thetownmanagerorthemanager’sdulyauthorizedrepresentative shallissuetotheowneralicensetag.Thelicensetagandvaccinationtagshallbeaffixedtoa collar,whichshallbeattachedtothe animal’s neck and worn bysuchanimalatalltimes. 2-19 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter2:AnimalControl (d)Lostordestroyedtags.Intheeventalicensetagislostordestroyed,anewtagshallbe issuedbythetownmanagerorthemanager’sdulyauthorizedrepresentativeuponpresentationof areceiptshowingthepaymentoftheinitiallicensefeeanduponthepaymentofareplacement fee,theamountofwhichistobeasdesignatedonthefeescheduleinappendixAofthiscode. Thereplacementlicensetagshallbevalidonlyfortheperiodoftimethatremainedonthe originallicensereceipt. (e)Failuretoobtainlicensetag.Apersoncommitsanoffense,withoutregardtohismental state,ifhe ownsan animalwithout acurrentlicensingtagfortheanimal. (f)Defenses.Itisa defensetoprosecutionthat: (1)The animalwasyoungerthanthree(3)months ofage;or (2)The owner oftheanimal hasresidedinthetownlessthanthirty(30)days. (g)Transferofregistrationorlicensing.Townregistrationorlicensingofananimalisnot transferabletoanotheranimal. (Ordinance1999-32,sec.14,adopted12/21/99;Ordinance2002-18,sec.15,adopted5/6/02; Ordinance2006-24,sec.II,adopted7/24/06;Ordinance2006-43,sec.II,adopted11/6/06;2006 Code, ch. 2,sec. 1.20;Ordinance2013-42,sec. 2.01,adopted 11/18/13) Statelawreference– Registrationofdogsandcats,V.T.C.A.,HealthandSafetyCode,sec.826.031etseq. Sec. 2.01.020Specialrequirementsforkeepingminiature pigs andferrets (a)Pot-bellied orminiaturepigs. (1)Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersontokeep,harbororraisemorethantwo(2)adult pot-belliedpigsin any one(1)residencewithinthetown. (2)Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersontokeepapot-belliedpigoutdoorsotherthanthose timesnecessaryfortheeliminationofwasteorforexercise.Pot-belliedpigsare subjecttoallapplicablesectionsofthischapter,includingtheprohibitionsagainst animalsatlarge. (3)Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersontokeep,harbor,orraiseapot-belliedpigwhich has not beenaltered(spayed or neutered), anditstusksremovedfromits body. (4)Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersontokeepapot-belliedpigatanylocationwithinthe townunlesssuchpersonhasfirstfiledwiththelocalrabiescontrolauthoritya registrationapplicationtokeepsuchananimalandsuchapplicationhasbeen approved.Theinformationrequiredintheapplicationshallbedeterminedbythe animalcontrolservicesordivision.Theapplicationshallbeaccompaniedbythe necessaryveterinarydocumentsandlicensingfeeasrequiredonthescheduleoffees forpot-belliedpigs. 2-20 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter2:AnimalControl (b)Ferrets. (1)Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersontokeep,harbor,orraisemorethanfour(4)adult ferretsin any one(1)residencewithinthetown. (2)Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersontokeep,harbor,orraiseaferretwhichhasnot receivedannualferretrabiesanddistempervaccinationsandthatisnotspayedor neutered. (3)Cagesusedforkeepingofferretsshallbemadetopreventtheanimalfromescaping and beinglarge enoughtoensure compliancewiththischapter. (4)Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersontokeep,harbor,orraiseanyferretwhichisnot registeredandlicensedwiththeanimalcontrolservicesordivision.Thelicensingfee forferretsissetoutinthescheduleoffees. (Ordinance1999-32,sec.15,adopted12/21/99;Ordinance2002-18,sec.16,adopted5/6/02; Ordinance2006-24,sec.II,adopted7/24/06;Ordinance2006-43,sec.II,adopted11/6/06;2006 Code, ch. 2,sec. 1.21;OrdinanceadoptingCode) * ARTICLE 2.02 IMPOUNDMENT Sec. 2.02.001Generally (a)Impoundmentofanimalsatlarge.Thelocalrabiescontrolauthorityshalltakeintocustody anyanimalfoundatlargeinthetownandshallimpoundtheanimalintothecustodyofthepolice department,thepolicedepartment’sdesignatedplaceofanimaldetention,ortheanimalshelter, as defined bysection 2.01.001 ofthis chapter. (b)Holdingperiod.Suchimpoundedanimalshallbeheldforaperiodofnotmorethanthree (3)daysifnotclaimed orsurrenderedbeforethethree(3)day period. (c)Dispositionofunclaimedanimals.Attheendofsuchperiod,iftheanimalhasnotbeen claimedandthefeesassociatedwiththeimpoundmenthavenotbeenpaidtothetown,theanimal isdeemedthepropertyofthetownandmaybeplacedupforadoptionbythetownoreuthanized as determined bythelocalrabies controlauthority. (d)Notificationofowner.Priortoadoptionoreuthanasia,reasonableattemptsinaccordance withthewrittentownanimalcontrolpolicyshallbemadetocontacttheowneroftheregistered animals.Unregisteredanimalswillautomaticallybecomethepropertyofthetownafterthethree (3)dayimpound period. (e)Protective custodyimpounds. (1)Ifananimalisimpoundedastheresultofafire,medicalemergency,hospitalization, custodyarrest,orothernaturalorman-madesituationthatleavestheowner,harborer orpersonotherwiseinpossessionoftheanimaltemporarilyincapableofmaintaining * Statelawreference– Restraint,impoundmentanddispositionofdogsandcats,V.T.C.A.,Healthand SafetyCode,sec.826.033. 2-21 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter2:AnimalControl controlof,orcaringfor,theanimal,ananimalcontrolofficermayimpoundthe animal andhouseitattheanimalshelter. (2)Theowner,harborerorthepersonthatwasinpossessionoftheanimalwillbe notifiedofthelocationoftheanimal,theconditionsunderwhichtheanimalmaybe released,andthattheanimalwillbeheldforaperiodofseven(7)days.Iftheowner, orhisdesignee,hasnotclaimedtheanimalwithinseven(7)days,theanimal becomesthepropertyofthetowntobedisposedofbytheanimalcontrolcenter through adoption,transferto an animalrights organization,or euthanasia. (3)Owners,ortheirdesignees,shallfulfillalltherequirementsforredemptionas prescribed bythischapter. (f)Surrender ofanimals. (1)Theownerofadomesticanimalmayseekpermissionfromthelocalrabiescontrol authoritytosurrenderthedomesticanimaltotheanimalshelter.Thelocalrabies controlauthorityshallhavethediscretiontoacceptorrejectthesurrenderofthe domesticanimalbaseduponavailablespaceandresourcesattheanimalshelterand baseduponcompliancewith allrequirementsofthissection. (2)Anownerrequestingtosurrenderadomesticanimaltothelocalrabiescontrol authorityshallcompleteasurrenderformandsubmitasurrenderfeeasrequiredby thefeescheduleinappendixAofthiscode,and,whenapplicable,shallalsopayall costs oftransportation,shelterandimpoundmentforthat domesticanimal. (3)Iftheownersurrenderingthedomesticanimalcanprovidedocumentationthatthe surrenderedanimalhasacurrentrabiesvaccinationandhasbeenspayedorneutered, thesurrenderfeeshallbeone-half(1/2)ofthesurrenderfeefoundinthescheduleof feesofthetown. (4)Uponcompletionofallrequiredforms,paymentofallapplicablefees,includingall feesresultingfromtheimpoundment,transportation,andshelterofadomestic animal,whenapplicable,andacceptanceofthedomesticanimalbythelocalrabies controlauthority,theanimalshallbeimpoundedandshallimmediatelybecomethe solepropertyofthetown.Theimpoundedanimalmaybeplacedupforadoptionor euthanizedas determinedbythelocalrabiescontrol authority. (5)Thelocalrabiescontrolauthorityisundernoobligationtonotifytheformerownerof asurrendered domestic animalifitis determinedthatthe animalmust be euthanized. (6)Asusedinthissection,theterm“domesticanimal”shallmeananyofthevarious animalsthathavebeentamedandmadefitforahumanenvironmentandthatare permittedtobemaintainedwithinthetownbyordinance,regulationorpolicy,such as dogs, catsandferrets. 2-22 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter2:AnimalControl (7)Forthepurposesofthissection,anownershallincludeapersonwhoisharboringan animal. (Ordinance1999-32,sec.4,adopted12/21/99;Ordinance2002-18,sec.5,adopted5/6/02; Ordinance2006-24,sec.II,adopted7/24/06;Ordinance2006-43,sec.II,adopted11/6/06;2006 Code, ch. 2,sec. 1.10;Ordinance2008-43,sec. 2,adopted 12/15/08;OrdinanceadoptingCode) Sec. 2.02.002Releaseof unvaccinatedanimals Beforereleasinganyimpoundedanimal,anownershallprovideproofofcurrentrabies vaccinationsfortheimpoundedanimal.Currentisdefinedashavingbeenvaccinatedforrabies withinthelastyeariftheanimalwasgivenatwelve(12)monthvaccineorthree(3)yearsif giventhethirty-six(36)monthvaccine.Iftheownercannotprovideproofofcurrentvaccination, theownershallbegivenawrittenwarningnoticethattheanimalistobevaccinatedwithinfive (5)daysorfaceprosecutionforpossessinganunvaccinatedanimal.Allfeesassociatedwiththe impoundment oftheanimalmust be paid bythe owneratthetime ofrelease oftheanimal.Itis an offense underthissectionforthe owner ofthe animaltofailtoprovidethe proofofvaccinationto theanimalcontrolservicesordivisionwithinfive(5)daysfromthedateofrelease.(Ordinance 1999-32,sec.8,adopted12/21/99;Ordinance2002-18,sec.9,adopted5/6/02;Ordinance2006- 24,sec.II,adopted7/24/06;Ordinance2006-43,sec.II,adopted11/6/06;2006Code,ch.2,sec. 1.14;OrdinanceadoptingCode) Sec. 2.02.003Adoptionofimpoundedanimals (a)A personwho desirestoadopt ananimalfromthetownshall: (1)Register andlicensethe animalwiththetown; (2)Havetheanimalvaccinatedforrabieswithinfive(5)daysafteradoption.Ifthe animalisnotofproperageforvaccination,thentheanimalmustbevaccinated withinfourteen(14) daysofreachingtheproper age; (3)Havetheanimalspayedorneuteredwithinfourteen(14)daysafteradoption, providedtheanimalisofproper ageforsuch procedure.Ifthe animalisnotofproper agefortheprocedure,thentheanimalmustbespayedorneuteredwithinfourteen (14)days ofreachingthe properage; and (4)Signapromiseinwritingthattheanimalwillbevaccinatedandspayed/neutered withinthetimelimitsprescribedinsubsections(2)and(3)ofthissubsection.The animalcontrolservicesordivisionshallkeepsuchwrittenpromiseonfile.Itisan offenseunderthissectionfortheowneroftheanimaltofailtoprovideproofof vaccinationtotheanimalcontrolservicesordivisionwithinfive(5)daysfromthe dateofadoption.Itisaseparateoffenseunderthissectionfortheownerofthe animaltofailtoprovideproofofspaying/neuteringtotheanimalcontrolservicesor divisionwithinfourteen(14)daysfromthedateofadoptionorthedatewhenthe animalreachestheproperage.If(i)anownermakesapromisetovaccinateor spay/neuterinwriting,(ii)theanimalisthereafterimpoundedasecondtime,and(iii) itisdeterminedthattheanimalwasnotvaccinatedand/orspayed/neuteredin accordancewiththewrittenpromise,thentheimpoundmentfeeshallbedoubledas requiredinthescheduleoffeesadoptedbythetown. 2-23 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter2:AnimalControl (5)Foranysubsequentimpoundmentofsuchanimalthatremainsunvaccinatedand/or unspayed/unneuteredatthetimeofimpoundment,anadditionalimpoundmentfeeas setforthinthetown’sscheduleoffeesshallbeassessed. (b)Thelocalrabiescontrolauthorityshallmakethefinaldeterminationastowhetheran animalishealthyenoughforadoption.Provided,however,thatsuchadecisionbythelocalrabies controlauthorityshallnotconstituteawarranty,eitherexpressorimplied,ofthehealthorageof theanimal. (Ordinance1999-32,sec.9,adopted12/21/99;Ordinance2002-18,sec.10,adopted5/6/02; Ordinance2006-24,sec.II,adopted7/24/06;Ordinance2006-43,sec.II,adopted11/6/06;2006 Code, ch. 2,sec. 1.15;OrdinanceadoptingCode) Statelawreference– Sterilizationofdogorcatreleasedforadoption,V.T.C.A.,HealthandSafetyCode, ch.828. * ARTICLE 2.03 DANGEROUS WILDANIMALS Division 1. Generally Sec. 2.03.001Inspectionofpremises Anownerofadangerouswildanimal,atallreasonabletimes,shallallowthelocalrabiescontrol authorityoralicensedveterinariandesignatedbythelocalrabiescontrolauthoritytoenterthe premiseswherethe animaliskeptandtoinspecttheanimal,theprimaryenclosureforthe animal, andtheowner’srecordsrelatingtotheanimaltoensurecompliancewiththischapter.(Ordinance 2002-18,sec.28,adopted5/6/02;Ordinance2006-24,sec.II,adopted7/24/06;Ordinance2006- 43,sec.II, adopted 11/6/06; 2006 Code, ch. 2, sec. 1.28) Sec. 2.03.002Relocation or disposition of animal (a)Anownerofadangerouswildanimalmaynotpermanentlyrelocatetheanimalunlessthe ownerfirstnotifiesthelocalrabiescontrolauthorityinwritingoftheexactlocationtowhichthe animalwillberelocatedandprovidesthelocalrabiescontrolauthority,withrespecttothenew location,theinformationrequired bysection 2.03.042ofthischapter. (b)Withinten(10)daysafterthedeath,sale,orotherdispositionoftheanimal,theownerof theanimalshallnotifythelocalrabiescontrolauthorityinwritingofthedeath,sale,orother disposition. (Ordinance2002-18,sec.29,adopted5/6/02;Ordinance2006-24,sec.II,adopted7/24/06; Ordinance2006-43,sec.II, adopted 11/6/06;2006Code, ch. 2,sec. 1.29) Sec. 2.03.003Attack by animal;escape of animal (a)Anownerofadangerouswildanimalshallnotifythelocalrabiescontrolauthorityofany attack of ahuman bythe animalwithinforty-eight(48) hoursoftheattack. * Statelawreference– Dangerouswildanimals,V.T.C.A.,HealthandSafetyCode,sec.822.101etseq. 2-24 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter2:AnimalControl (b)Anownerofadangerouswildanimalshallimmediatelynotifythelocalhealthdepartment andtownpolice department of any escapeoftheanimal. (c)Anownerofadangerouswildanimalthatescapesisliableforallcostsincurredin apprehending and confiningthe animal. (d)Thelocalrabiescontrolauthorityisnotliabletoanownerofadangerouswildanimalfor damagesarisinginconnectionwiththeescapeofadangerouswildanimal,includingliabilityfor damage,injury,ordeathcausedbytheanimalduringoraftertheanimal’sescape,orforinjuryto or deathoftheanimal asaresultof apprehensionor confinement oftheanimalafter escape. (Ordinance2002-18,sec.30,adopted5/6/02;Ordinance2006-24,sec.II,adopted7/24/06; Ordinance2006-43,sec.II, adopted 11/6/06;2006Code, ch. 2,sec. 1.30) Sec. 2.03.004Care and treatment;transportation (a)Foreachdangerouswildanimal,theownershallcomplywithallapplicablestandardsof theAnimalWelfareAct(7U.S.C.section2131etseq.)anditssubsequentamendmentsandthe regulations adopted underthatactrelatingto: (1)Facilities and operations; (2)Animal healthand husbandry; and (3)Veterinary care. (b)Anownerofadangerouswildanimalshallmaintainaseparatewrittenlogforeach dangerouswildanimaldocumentingtheanimal’sveterinarycareandshallmakethelogavailable tothelocalrabies control authority on request. (c)Thelogmust: (1)Identifythe animaltreated; (2)Providethe dateoftreatment; (3)Describethetype ornatureoftreatment;and (4)Providethe name oftheattendingveterinarian,ifapplicable. (d)Whentransportingadangerouswildanimal,theowneroftheanimal,oradesignated carrierorintermediatehandleroftheanimal,shallcomplywithalltransportationstandardsthat applytothatanimalundertheAnimalWelfareAct(7U.S.C.section2131etseq.)andits subsequent amendments andtheregulationsadoptedunderthat act. (e)Apersonisexemptfromtherequirementsofthissectionifthepersoniscaringfor, treating,ortransportingan animalforwhichthepersonholds aclassAorclassBdealer’slicense 2-25 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter2:AnimalControl oraclassCexhibitor’slicenseissuedbytheSecretaryofAgricultureoftheUnitedStatesunder theAnimal WelfareAct(7U.S.C.section2131etseq.) anditssubsequentamendments. (Ordinance2002-18,sec.31,adopted5/6/02;Ordinance2006-24,sec.II,adopted7/24/06; Ordinance2006-43,sec.II, adopted 11/6/06;2006Code, ch. 2,sec. 1.31) Sec. 2.03.005Liabilityinsurance Anownerofadangerouswildanimalshallmaintainliabilityinsurancecoverageinanamountof notlessthanonehundredthousanddollars($100,000.00)foreachoccurrenceforliabilityfor damagesfordestructionofordamagetopropertyanddeathorbodilyinjurytoapersoncaused bythedangerouswildanimal.(Ordinance2002-18,sec.27,adopted5/6/02;Ordinance2006-43, sec.II, adopted 11/6/06; 2006Code,ch. 2, sec. 1.32) Sec. 2.03.006Transferofownership Apersoncommitsanoffenseifthepersonknowinglysellsorotherwisetransfersownershipofa dangerouswildanimaltoapersonwhodoesnothaveacertificateofregistrationforthatanimal asrequiredbythissection.(Ordinance2002-18,sec.32,adopted5/6/02;Ordinance2006-43,sec. II, adopted 11/6/06;2006Code, ch.2,sec. 1.33) Sec. 2.03.007Offenses (a)A person commits an offenseifthe personviolatessection 2.03.043(b),section 2.03.045, or section2.03.003(a)or(b)ofthischapter.Eachanimalwithrespecttowhichthereisaviolation and each daythataviolation occursor continuesisaseparateoffense. (b)Apersoncommitsanoffenseifthepersonknowinglysellsorotherwisetransfers ownershipofadangerouswildanimaltoapersonwhodoesnothaveacertificateofregistration forthat animal asrequiredbythischapter. (Ordinance2002-18,sec.33,adopted5/6/02;Ordinance2006-43,sec.II,adopted11/6/06;2006 Code, ch. 2,sec. 1.34;OrdinanceadoptingCode) Sec. 2.03.008Civil penalty (a)Apersonwhoviolatessection2.03.002(a)isliableforacivilpenaltyofnotlessthantwo hundreddollars($200.00)andnotmorethantwothousanddollars($2,000.00)foreachanimal withrespecttowhichthereis a violationandforeachdaytheviolation continues. (b)Thetownmaysuetocollect a civilpenalty andretainthe civil penalty collected. (c)Thetownmay alsorecoverthereasonable costs ofinvestigation,reasonableattorney’sfees, andreasonableexpertwitnessfeesincurredbythetowninthecivilaction.Costsorfees recoveredunderthissubsectionshallbecreditedtotheoperatingaccountfromwhichpayment forthetown’s expendituresweremade. (Ordinance2002-18,sec.34,adopted5/6/02;Ordinance2006-43,sec.II,adopted11/6/06;2006 Code, ch. 2,sec. 1.35;OrdinanceadoptingCode) Secs. 2.03.009–2.03.040Reserved 2-26 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter2:AnimalControl Division 2. CertificateofRegistration Sec. 2.03.041Required (a)Apersonmaynotown,harbor,orhavecustodyorcontrolofadangerouswildanimalfor anypurposeunlessthepersonholds acertificateofregistrationforthatanimalissuedbythelocal rabiescontrol authority. (b)Anownerofacommercialestablishmentdealinginthesaleorhandlingofdangerouswild animalsmaynotown,harbor,orhavecustodyorcontrolofadangerouswildanimalwithinthe corporatelimitsofthetownforanypurposeunlessthepersonholdsacertificateofregistration forthat animalissued bythetownanimal controlservicesor division. (c)Acertificateofregistrationissuedunderthischapterisnottransferableandisvalidforone (1)year afteritsdate ofissuanceorrenewal unlessrevoked. (d)ThefeechargedtoanapplicantshallbeinaccordancewiththefeescheduleinappendixA ofthis code;provided,however,thatthefeemay notexceedfifty dollars($50.00)for each animal registeredandmaynotexceedfivehundreddollars($500.00)foreachpersonregisteringsuch animals,regardlessofthenumberofanimalsownedbytheperson.Thefeescollectedshallbe used onlyto administerand enforcethis chapter. (Ordinance2002-18,sec.22,adopted5/6/02;Ordinance2006-24,sec.II,adopted7/24/06; Ordinance2006-43,sec.II,adopted11/6/06;2006Code,ch.2,sec.1.23;Ordinanceadopting Code) Sec. 2.03.042Application (a)Anapplicantforanoriginalorrenewalcertificateofregistrationforadangerouswild animalshallfileanapplicationwiththelocalrabiescontrolauthorityonaformprovidedbythe localrabiescontrol authority.The applicationshallinclude: (1)The name, address,andtelephone numberofthe applicant; (2)Acompleteidentificationofeachanimal,includingspecies,sex,age,ifknown,and anydistinguishingmarksorcolorationthatwouldaidintheidentificationofthe animal; (3)The exactlocationwhereeach animalistobekept; (4)Aswornstatementthat: (A)Allinformationintheapplicationis completeand accurate;and (B)TheapplicanthasreadthischapterandsubchapterEofchapter822,Texas HealthandSafetyCode,andthatallfacilitiesusedbytheapplicanttoconfine or enclosethe animal complywiththerequirementsofthatsubchapter;and (5)Anyotherinformationthetowninitscapacityastheanimalregistrationagencymay require. 2-27 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter2:AnimalControl (b)An applicantshallincludewitheachapplication: (1)The nonrefundablefee; (2)Proof,inaformacceptabletothetown,thattheapplicanthasliabilityinsuranceas required bythis chapter; (3)Acolorphotograph of eachanimalbeingregisteredtakennotearlierthanthethirtieth (30th)day beforethe datethe applicationisfiled; (4)Aphotographandastatementofthedimensionsoftheprimaryenclosureinwhich eachanimalistobekeptandascalediagramofthepremiseswhereeachanimalwill bekept,includingthelocationofanyperimeterfencingandanyresidenceonthe premises; and (5)IfanapplicantholdsaclassAorclassBdealer’slicenseorclassCexhibitor’s licenseissuedbytheSecretaryofAgricultureoftheUnitedStatesundertheAnimal WelfareAct(U.S.C.section2131etseq.)anditssubsequentamendments,aclear andlegiblephotocopy ofthelicense. (c)Inadditiontotheitemsrequiredundersubsection(b)ofthissection,anapplicationfor renewalshallincludeastatementsignedbyaveterinarianlicensedtopracticeinthestatestating thattheveterinarian: (1)Inspectedeachanimalbeingregisterednotearlierthanthethirtieth(30th)daybefore thedateofthefiling oftherenewal application;and (2)Findsthatthecareandtreatmentofeachanimalbytheownermeetsorexceedsthe standards prescribed underthis chapter. (Ordinance2002-18,sec.23,adopted5/6/02;Ordinance2006-24,sec.II,adopted7/24/06; Ordinance2006-43,sec.II, adopted 11/6/06;2006Code, ch. 2,sec. 1.24) Sec. 2.03.043Denialorrevocation (a)Ifthetownfindsthatanapplicationforanoriginalorrenewalcertificateofregistration underthischapterdoesnotmeettherequirementsspecifiedherein,orafterinspectionthatan applicanthasnotcompliedwiththischapterorchapter822oftheHealthandSafetyCode,the townshalldenytheapplicantacertificateofregistrationandgivetheapplicantwrittennoticeof thedenialandthereasonsforthe denial. (b)Ifthelocalrabiescontrolauthorityfinds,afterinspection,thataregisteredownerprovided falseinformationinorinconnectionwiththeapplicationorhasnotcompliedwiththischapter, thelocalrabiescontrolauthorityshallrevokethecertificateofregistrationandgivetheowner writtennotice oftherevocationandthereasonsfortherevocation. (c)Apersonmayappealthedenialofanoriginalorrenewalcertificateofregistrationorthe revocationof a certificateofregistrationtothejusticecourtforthe precinctinwhichthe animalis locatedorthemunicipalcourtinthetowninwhichtheanimalislocatednotlaterthanthe fifteenthdayafterthedatethecertificateofregistrationisdeniedorrevoked.Eitherpartymay 2-28 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter2:AnimalControl appealthe decisionofthejusticeormunicipal courtto a county courtor county courtatlawinthe countyinwhichthejusticeormunicipalcourtislocated.Thedecisionofthecountycourtor county courtatlawmay not be appealed. (d)Filinganappealofthedenialorrevocationofacertificateofregistrationundersubsection (c)ofthissectionstaysthedenialorrevocation untilthe courtrules ontheappeal. (Ordinance2002-18,sec.24,adopted5/6/02;Ordinance2006-24,sec.II,adopted7/24/06; Ordinance2006-43,sec.II, adopted 11/6/06;2006Code, ch. 2,sec. 1.25) Sec. 2.03.044Effective date Apersonisnotrequiredtoobtainacertificateofregistrationforadangerouswildanimal obtainedunderthischapterbeforeJune1,2002.(Ordinance2002-18,sec.26,adopted5/6/02; Ordinance2006-24,sec.II,adopted7/24/06;Ordinance2006-43,sec.II,adopted11/6/06;2006 Code, ch. 2,sec. 1.26) Sec. 2.03.045Display (a)Aholderofacertificateofregistrationshallprominentlydisplaythecertificateatthe premiseswhereeach animalthatisthesubject ofthe certificateofregistrationiskept. (b)Notlaterthanthetenth(10th)dayafterthedateapersonreceivesacertificateof registration,thepersonshallfileaclearandlegiblecopyofthecertificateofregistrationwiththe department ofstate healthservices. (Ordinance2002-18,sec.25,adopted5/6/02;Ordinance2006-43,sec.II,adopted11/6/06;2006 Code, ch. 2,sec. 1.27) Sec. 2.03.046Exemptions The provisions ofthis chapterrelatingtodangerouswild animals do notapplyto: (1)Acounty,municipality,oragencyofthestate,oranagencyoftheUnitedStates,or an agentor officialof acounty,municipality, or agency actinginan officialcapacity; (2)Aresearchfacility,asthattermisdefinedbysection1.012(e),AnimalWelfareAct (7U.S.C.section2132),anditssubsequentamendments,thatislicensedbythe Secretary ofAgricultureoftheUnited States underthat act; (3)AnorganizationthatisanaccreditedmemberoftheAmericanZooandAquarium Association; (4)Aninjured,infirm,orphaned,orabandoneddangerouswildanimalwhilebeing transportedfor careortreatment; (5)Aninjured,infirm,orphaned,orabandoneddangerouswildanimalwhilebeing rehabilitated,treated,orcaredforbyalicensedveterinarian,anincorporatedhumane societyoranimalshelter,orapersonwhoholdsarehabilitationpermitissuedunder subchapterC, chapter43,Parks andWildlifeCode; 2-29 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter2:AnimalControl (6)Adangerouswildanimalownedbyandinthecustodyandcontrolofatransient circuscompanythatis notbasedinthestateif: (A)The animalisusedas anintegral partofthecircusperformances;and (B)Theanimaliskeptwithinthestateonlyduringthetimethecircusis performinginthestateorforaperiodnottoexceedthirty(30)dayswhilethe circusisperforming outsidetheUnitedStates; (7)Adangerouswildanimalwhileinthetemporarycustodyorcontrolofatelevisionor motionpictureproductioncompanyduringthefilmingofatelevisionormotion picture production; (8)Adangerouswildanimalownedbyandinthepossession,custody,orcontrolofa college or universitysolelyas a mascotforthe college or university; (9)Adangerouswildanimalwhilebeingtransportedininterstatecommercethroughthe stateincompliancewiththeAnimalWelfareAct(7U.S.C.section2131etseq.)and itssubsequent amendments and theregulations adopted underthatact; (10)Anon-humanprimateownedbyandinthecontrolandcustodyofapersonwhose onlybusinessissupplyingnon-humanprimatesdirectlyandexclusivelyto biomedicalresearchfacilitiesandwhoholdsaclassAorclassBdealer’slicense issuedbytheSecretaryofAgricultureoftheUnitedStatesundertheAnimalWelfare Act(7U.S.C.section 2131etseq.)anditssubsequent amendments; and (11)A dangerouswildanimalthatis: (A)Ownedbyorinthepossession,control,orcustodyofapersonwhoisa participantinthespeciessurvivalplanoftheAmericanZooandAquarium Associationforthatspecies; and (B)Anintegralpart ofthatspeciessurvival plan. (Ordinance2002-18,sec.35,adopted5/6/02;Ordinance2006-43,sec.II,adopted11/6/06;2006 Code, ch. 2,sec. 1.36) ARTICLE 2.04 ANIMAL SHELTERADVISORYBOARD Sec. 2.04.001Creation;organization Thetowncouncil doesherebycreate an advisorycommitteeforitsanimalshelterto be namedthe “TrophyClubAnimalShelterAdvisoryBoard,”whichboardshallmeetatleastthree(3)times annuallyandshallbecomprisedofatleastone(1)licensedveterinarian,one(1)countyor municipalofficial,one(1)personwhosedutiesincludethedailyoperationofananimalshelter, one(1)representativefromananimalwelfareorganization,andtwo(2)residentsfromthe community.(Ordinance2013-19,sec. 2, adopted 8/5/13;Ordinance 2013-37 adopted 10/7/13) 2-30 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter2:AnimalControl Sec. 2.04.002Appointment;terms ThemembersoftheTrophyClubAnimalShelterAdvisoryBoardshallserveatthepleasureof thetowncouncil.Members’termsshallbestaggeredassetforthherein,andtermsshallexpireon September30ofthedesignatedyear.Places on theboardshallbenumbered1through6.Places1 and2ontheboardshallserveforatermofone(1)yeareachduringtheimplementationof staggeredseatsontheboard.Places3and4ontheboardshallserveforatermoftwo(2)years eachduringtheimplementationofstaggeredseatsontheboard.Places5and6ontheboardshall serveforatermofthree(3)yearseach.Uponexpirationofeachofimplementationtermsset forthabove,allsix(6)seatsshallbeappointedtoserveonaregularthree(3)yearterminterval. ImplementationofstaggeredtermsshallcommenceonOctober1,2014,andtheboardmembers shallbeappointedinaccordancewiththetown’shandbookforelectedandappointedofficials. (Ordinance 2013-19,sec.3, adopted8/5/13;Ordinance2014-24 adopted8/26/14) Sec. 2.04.003Staffliaison Thechiefofpoliceorhisdesigneeshallserveasaliaison(hereinafter“staffliaison”).Thestaff liaisonshallbethepointofcontactformembers,anditshallbetheresponsibilityofthestaff liaisontoschedulemeetings,topostagendas,andtoprovideinformationnecessaryforthe TrophyClubAnimalShelterAdvisoryBoardtoperformitsduties.(Ordinance2013-19,sec.4, adopted8/5/13) Sec. 2.04.004Dutiesof board Dutiesoftheboardshallincludethemakingofrecommendationstothetowncouncilconcerning thetown’sanimalshelterandtheshelter’scompliancewithchapter823oftheHealthandSafety Code,asamended,andallotherapplicablestateandlocallaws.(Ordinance2013-19,sec.5, adopted8/5/13) Sec. 2.04.005Meetings AllmeetingsshallbeopentothepublicandshallbeheldinaccordancewiththeTexasOpen MeetingsAct andwiththeparameterssetforthinthisarticle.Thestaffliaisonshallworkwiththe TrophyClubAnimalShelterAdvisoryBoardtodetermine appropriatemeetingdatesandtimesas necessarytofulfillalllegalobligations,withaminimumofthree(3)meetingsoftheboardbeing required annually.(Ordinance 2013-19,sec.6, adopted8/5/13) Sec. 2.04.006Staffliaison duties Thestaffliaisonshallattendallmeetings,shallberesponsibleforpreparationandpostingofthe meetingagendas,andshallensurethatminutesarepreparedfortheboard’sreviewandaction. Thestaffliaisonshallberesponsibleforensuringthatallclericalsupportisprovidedbytown staff.(Ordinance 2013-19,sec. 7,adopted8/5/13) 2-31 CHAPTER3 BUILDINGREGULATIONS ARTICLE 3.01 GENERAL PROVISIONS.................................................................................3-7 Sec. 3.01.001Formssurvey.........................................................................................3-7 ARTICLE 3.02 BUILDINGOFFICIAL......................................................................................3-7 Sec. 3.02.001Appointment..........................................................................................3-7 Sec. 3.02.002Authority...............................................................................................3-7 ARTICLE 3.03 TECHNICALANDCONSTRUCTIONCODESAND STANDARDS............3-7 Division1.Generally.................................................................................................................3-7 Division2.BuildingCode.........................................................................................................3-8 Sec. 3.03.051Adoption................................................................................................3-8 Sec. 3.03.052Amendments..........................................................................................3-8 Division3.ResidentialCode...................................................................................................3-25 Sec. 3.03.101Adoption..............................................................................................3-25 Sec. 3.03.102Amendments........................................................................................3-25 Division4.ElectricalCode......................................................................................................3-38 Sec. 3.03.151Adoption..............................................................................................3-38 Sec. 3.03.152Amendments........................................................................................3-38 Division5.MechanicalCode..................................................................................................3-43 Sec. 3.03.201Adoption..............................................................................................3-43 Sec. 3.03.202Amendments........................................................................................3-43 Division6. PlumbingCode.....................................................................................................3-47 Sec. 3.03.251Adoption..............................................................................................3-47 Sec. 3.03.252Amendments........................................................................................3-48 Division7.EnergyConservationCode...................................................................................3-56 Sec. 3.03.301Adoption..............................................................................................3-56 Sec. 3.03.302Amendments........................................................................................3-56 Division8. PropertyMaintenanceCode..................................................................................3-57 Sec. 3.03.351Adoption..............................................................................................3-57 Sec. 3.03.352Amendments........................................................................................3-57 Division9. FuelGasCode.......................................................................................................3-58 Sec. 3.03.401Adoption..............................................................................................3-58 Sec. 3.03.402Amendments........................................................................................3-58 Division10. FireCode............................................................................................................3-64 Sec. 3.03.451Adoption..............................................................................................3-64 Sec. 3.03.452Amendments........................................................................................3-64 ARTICLE 3.04 JOB SITEMAINTENANCE............................................................................3-87 Sec. 3.04.001Applicability........................................................................................3-87 Sec. 3.04.002Definitions...........................................................................................3-87 Sec. 3.04.003Cleanlinessandwaste disposal............................................................3-87 ARTICLE 3.05 DANGEROUSOR SUBSTANDARDBUILDINGS......................................3-88 Sec. 3.05.001Definitions...........................................................................................3-88 Sec. 3.05.002Penalty.................................................................................................3-89 Sec. 3.05.003UniformCodefortheAbatement ofDangerousBuildings adopted...3-90 3-1 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations Sec. 3.05.004Powersoftown council.......................................................................3-90 Sec. 3.05.005Hearing procedures..............................................................................3-91 Sec. 3.05.006Orderoftown council..........................................................................3-92 Sec. 3.05.007Failuretocomplywith order...............................................................3-93 Sec. 3.05.008Minimumstandards;responsibilities of owner...................................3-93 Sec. 3.05.009Lienfortown’s expensesand civil penalty; civilactionto recoverexpenses................................................................................3-96 ARTICLE 3.06 ROOFINGREQUIREMENTS.........................................................................3-97 Sec. 3.06.001Definitions...........................................................................................3-97 Sec. 3.06.002Penalty.................................................................................................3-97 Sec. 3.06.003Roofrepairpermit...............................................................................3-97 Sec. 3.06.004Appeals................................................................................................3-97 Sec. 3.06.005Architectural orlaminatedshinglesrequired.......................................3-97 Sec. 3.06.006Woodshingles and woodshakes prohibited........................................3-98 Sec. 3.06.007Compliancewiththebuilding codes...................................................3-98 ARTICLE 3.07 SWIMMING POOLSAND SPAS...................................................................3-98 Division1.Generally...............................................................................................................3-98 Sec. 3.07.001Definitions...........................................................................................3-98 Sec. 3.07.002Penalty.................................................................................................3-99 Sec. 3.07.003Applicability; prohibitions.................................................................3-100 Sec. 3.07.004Exceptions.........................................................................................3-100 Sec. 3.07.005Notice ofviolation;failureto complywith notice............................3-101 Sec. 3.07.006Abatementwithout notice..................................................................3-102 Sec. 3.07.007Appeals..............................................................................................3-102 Division2. Permit...........................................................................................................3-103 Sec. 3.07.031Application........................................................................................3-103 Sec. 3.07.032Fees....................................................................................................3-103 Division3. Standards.............................................................................................................3-104 Sec. 3.07.061Fencerequirements............................................................................3-104 Sec. 3.07.062Formsurveyrequired........................................................................3-104 Sec. 3.07.063Inspections.........................................................................................3-105 Sec. 3.07.064Lighting.............................................................................................3-105 Sec. 3.07.065Plumbing and electricalwork............................................................3-105 Sec. 3.07.066Locationof pool................................................................................3-105 Sec. 3.07.067Draining of pool................................................................................3-106 Sec. 3.07.068Screening...........................................................................................3-106 Sec. 3.07.069Health andsafetystandards; clarity ofwater.....................................3-106 Sec. 3.07.070Locationof equipment.......................................................................3-107 ARTICLE 3.08 MOBILEHOMES,MANUFACTUREDHOMES,TRAILERSAND SIMILAR STRUCTURES....................................................................................................3-107 Division1.Generally.............................................................................................................3-107 Sec. 3.08.001Definitions.........................................................................................3-107 Sec. 3.08.002Penalty...............................................................................................3-108 Division2.MobileHomes and ManufacturedHomes..........................................................3-108 Sec. 3.08.031Mobilehomesrestricted....................................................................3-108 Sec. 3.08.032Replacement ofmobile homes..........................................................3-108 Sec. 3.08.033Permitrequiredforinstallation,maintenanceor alteration...............3-108 Sec. 3.08.034Applicationforpermit.......................................................................3-108 3-2 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations Division3. Storage and Occupancy ofTrailers,Boats,CommercialVehiclesand....................... RecreationalVehicles........................................................................................................3-109 Sec. 3.08.071Boatsortrailerstiedinto utilityservice;constructiontrailers...........3-109 Sec. 3.08.072Screening orenclosureofcommercialvehicles, boats andtrailers...3-109 Sec. 3.08.073Recreationalvehicles.........................................................................3-109 Sec. 3.08.074Presumptionthatregistered ownerisresponsibleforviolation.........3-110 ARTICLE 3.09 SIGNS.............................................................................................................3-110 Division1.Generally.............................................................................................................3-110 Sec. 3.09.001Definitions.........................................................................................3-110 Sec. 3.09.002Penalty...............................................................................................3-117 Sec. 3.09.003Purpose;applicability........................................................................3-117 Sec. 3.09.004Measurementofsign height..............................................................3-117 Sec. 3.09.005Conformancewithother codes..........................................................3-117 Sec. 3.09.006Permit................................................................................................3-117 Sec. 3.09.007Signs notrequiring permit.................................................................3-119 Sec. 3.09.008Temporary permits............................................................................3-120 Sec. 3.09.009Nonconforming uses..........................................................................3-120 Sec. 3.09.010Meritoriousexceptionsand appeals..................................................3-121 Sec. 3.09.011Maintenance......................................................................................3-121 Sec. 3.09.012Violations..........................................................................................3-122 Sec. 3.09.013Enforcement procedure.....................................................................3-122 Sec. 3.09.014Enforcementremedies.......................................................................3-123 Sec. 3.09.015Prohibitedsigns.................................................................................3-124 Sec. 3.09.016Trafficsafety.....................................................................................3-124 Sec. 3.09.017Illuminatedsigns...............................................................................3-125 Sec. 3.09.018Miscellaneoustypesofsigns.............................................................3-125 Sec. 3.09.019Billboardsigns,CEVMSand electronicmessage boardsigns..........3-126 Division2.Temporary Signs.................................................................................................3-126 Sec. 3.09.061Generalregulations............................................................................3-126 Sec. 3.09.062Politicalsigns....................................................................................3-127 Sec. 3.09.063Bannersigns......................................................................................3-128 Sec. 3.09.064Realestatesigns................................................................................3-128 Sec. 3.09.065Specialpurposesigns........................................................................3-129 Division3.Commercial andInstitutionalSigns....................................................................3-130 Sec. 3.09.091Generalregulations............................................................................3-130 Sec. 3.09.092Tableofsignage criteria....................................................................3-131 ARTICLE 3.10 APARTMENTCOMPLEXLICENSING......................................................3-133 Sec. 3.10.001Definitions.........................................................................................3-133 Sec. 3.10.002Penalty...............................................................................................3-134 Sec. 3.10.003Licenserequired................................................................................3-134 Sec. 3.10.004Applicationforlicense; expiration;change of ownership or management.....................................................................................3-135 Sec. 3.10.005Licensefee.........................................................................................3-136 Sec. 3.10.006Display oflicense;replacementlicense;transfer..............................3-136 Sec. 3.10.007Licensingstandards...........................................................................3-136 Sec. 3.10.008Inspections;cancellationoflicense...................................................3-137 Sec. 3.10.009Appeals..............................................................................................3-138 3-3 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations ARTICLE 3.11 SINGLE-FAMILYRESIDENCELICENSING.............................................3-139 Sec. 3.11.001Definitions.........................................................................................3-139 Sec. 3.11.002Penalty...............................................................................................3-140 Sec. 3.11.003Licenserequired................................................................................3-141 Sec. 3.11.004Applicationforlicense; expiration;change of ownership or management.....................................................................................3-141 Sec. 3.11.005Licensefee.........................................................................................3-142 Sec. 3.11.006Display oflicense;replacementlicense;transfer..............................3-142 Sec. 3.11.007Licensingstandards...........................................................................3-142 Sec. 3.11.008Inspections;cancellationoflicense...................................................3-143 Sec. 3.11.009Appeals..............................................................................................3-144 ARTICLE 3.12 HOTELS.........................................................................................................3-145 Sec. 3.12.001Definitions.........................................................................................3-145 Sec. 3.12.002Penalty...............................................................................................3-147 Sec. 3.12.003Permit................................................................................................3-147 Sec. 3.12.004Guestregistrationrequirements.........................................................3-149 Sec. 3.12.005Standardsfor premises andequipment..............................................3-149 Sec. 3.12.006Inspections;cancellationof permit....................................................3-152 Sec. 3.12.007Appeals..............................................................................................3-154 ARTICLE 3.13 FLOODDAMAGE PREVENTION..............................................................3-155 Sec. 3.13.001Findings offact..................................................................................3-155 Sec. 3.13.002Statement ofpurpose.........................................................................3-155 Sec. 3.13.003Methodsofreducingfloodlosses......................................................3-156 Sec. 3.13.004Definitions.........................................................................................3-156 Sec. 3.13.005Generalprovisions.............................................................................3-161 Sec. 3.13.006Administration...................................................................................3-162 Sec. 3.13.007Floodhazardreductionstandards......................................................3-166 Sec. 3.13.008Violations..........................................................................................3-171 ARTICLE 3.14 RUNOFFCONTROL,EROSIONCONTROLANDDISCHARGES TOSTORMDRAINAGE SYSTEM....................................................................................3-171 Sec. 3.14.001Generalprovisions.............................................................................3-171 Sec. 3.14.002Definitions.........................................................................................3-173 Sec. 3.14.003Penalty...............................................................................................3-181 Sec. 3.14.004Administration and enforcement.......................................................3-182 Sec. 3.14.005Illegal dischargestostorm drainagesystem......................................3-185 Sec. 3.14.006Nuisances...........................................................................................3-187 Sec. 3.14.007Runofffrom constructionactivity.....................................................3-188 Sec. 3.14.008Stormwaterpollutionprevention anderosion control.......................3-190 Sec. 3.14.009Maintenance ofcontrol devices;records...........................................3-197 \[Nextpageis 3-7.\] 3-4 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations ARTICLE 3.01 GENERALPROVISIONS Sec. 3.01.001Formssurvey Followingtheissuanceofanypermitbythetowntoconstruct,erect,placeorinstallanybuilding orstructureortootherwiseimproveanyproperty,andpriortotheinspectionbythetownofsuch building,structureorproperty,theownerofsuchbuilding,structureorproperty,ortheowner’s dulydesignatedrepresentative,shallsubmittothetownaformssurvey.Suchsurveyshallbe preparedby a registered andlicensedprofessionalsurveyor, and shall: (1)Locatealleasements,includingundergroundeasements,roads,streets,alleys,and otherrights-of-wayorwatercourses,andbuildingsetbacklinesandothermatters locatedon or affectingtheproperty; (2)Showallproposedandexistingimprovements(suchasbuildings,powerlines, fences,etc.);and (3)Showanyportionofthepropertywithinanyfloodplain,floodproneorflood hazardousarea and any ponds, creeks, orotherwatercourses. (Ordinance 92-04A,sec.I, adopted8/17/93;2006Code, ch. 3,sec. 2.01) ARTICLE 3.02 BUILDINGOFFICIAL Sec. 3.02.001Appointment Thetownmanagerordesigneemayappointapersontobethebuildingofficialand/orcode enforcementofficerforthetownandappointsuchotherassistantstothebuildingofficialand/or codeenforcementofficerasdeemedexpedientornecessary.(Ordinance87-18,sec.II,adopted 8/10/87;2006Code, ch. 3,sec. 1.01;Ordinance adoptingCode) Sec. 3.02.002Authority Thebuildingofficialand/orcodeenforcementofficersoappointedshallhavethepowerand authoritytoenforcethetownbuilding,electricalandmechanicalcodes,thetownbuildingcode standards,thetowncodefortheabatementofdangerousstructures,thetownhousingcode,and allothercodes,ordinancesandregulationsofthetownwhichconcernbuilding,construction, housingorotherdevelopmentactivities.Thebuildingofficialand/orcodeenforcementofficer shallhavesuchotherauthorityforadministrationandenforcementoftownordinancesand regulationsasadoptedviatownordinanceorasotherwisedirectedbythetownmanageror designee.(Ordinance87-18,sec.II,adopted8/10/87;2006Code,ch.3,sec.1.02;Ordinance adoptingCode) ARTICLE 3.03 TECHNICALANDCONSTRUCTIONCODESAND STANDARDS Division 1. Generally Secs. 3.03.001–3.03.050Reserved 3-7 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations * Division 2.BuildingCode Sec. 3.03.051Adoption The2009editionoftheInternationalBuildingCodeoftheInternationalCodeConference,as hereinafteramended,isfromtheeffectivedatehereof,herebyadoptedasthebuildingcodeofthe town.OnecopyofsuchInternationalBuildingCodeisincorporatedhereinbyreferenceandshall havebeenfiledforpermanentrecordandinspectionintheofficeofthetownsecretary. (Ordinance2004-22,sec.III,adopted8/30/04;2006Code,ch.3,sec.3.02;Ordinance2012-27, sec. 2,ex.A,adopted 12/10/12) Sec. 3.03.052Amendments AmendmentstotheInternationalBuildingCodeadopted herein are asfollows: (1)(Page 1, Section 101.4). Section 101.4is hereby amended asfollows: 101.4Referencedcodes .TheothercodeslistedinSection101.4.1through101.4.6 andreferencedelsewhereinthiscode,whenspecificallyadopted,shallbeconsidered partoftherequirementsofthiscodetotheprescribedextentofeachsuchreference. Wheneveramendmentshavebeenadoptedtothereferencedcodesandstandards, eachreferencetosaidcodeandstandardshallbeconsideredtoreferencethe amendmentsaswell.AnyreferencetoNFPA70ortheICCElectricalCodeshall meantheElectricalCodeas amended. (2)(Page 1, Section 101.4.7).Section 101.4.7; addthefollowing: 101.4.7Electrical .TheprovisionsoftheElectricalCodeshallapplytothe installationofelectricalsystems,includingalterations,repairs,replacement, equipment,appliances,fixtures,fittings andappurtenancesthereto. (3)(Page 2, Section 103). Section 103is hereby amendedasfollows: 103.1Creationofenforcementagency .TheTownofTrophyClubBuilding InspectionDivisionisherebycreatedandtheofficialinchargethereofshallbe known asthebuildingofficial. . Section 105.2is hereby amended asfollows: (4)(Page 3, Section 105.2) 105.2 Work exemptfrompermit .Building: 1.(delete) 2.(delete) 4.(delete) * Statelawreferences– Buildingandresidentialcodes,V.T.C.A.,LocalGovernmentCode,sec.214.211et seq.;InternationalBuildingCodeadoptedasmunicipalcommercialbuildingcode,V.T.C.A.,Local GovernmentCode,sec.214.216. 3-8 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations 9.(delete) (5)(Page 5, Section 105.7). Section 105.7is hereby amended asfollows: 105.7Placementofpermit .(delete). (6)(Page 6, Section 107.3.1).Section 107.3.1ishereby amended asfollows: 107.3.1Approvalofconstructiondocuments .Whenthebuildingofficialissuesa permit,onesetoftheconstructiondocumentswillberetainedinthebuilding inspectionsoffice,onesetwillberetainedbytheFireMarshalandonesetwillbe retained bytheBuildingInspector. (7)(Page 7, Section 109.7). Section 109.7is hereby addedtoreadasfollows: 109.7.Reinspectionfee . Afeeas established bytown councilresolutionmay be chargedwhen: 1.Theinspection calledforisnotreadywhentheinspector arrives; 2.No building addressis clearly posted; 3.Thebuildingislockedorworkotherwisenotavailableforinspectionwhen called; 4.Thejobsiteisred-taggedtwiceforthesameitem; 5.Failuretomaintain erosioncontrol. Anyreinspectionfeesassessedshallbepaidbeforeanyfinalinspectionapprovalis made. (8)(Page 7, Section 110.3.5).Section 110.3.5;is herebyamended asfollows: 110.3.5Lath and gypsumboardinspection .(delete) ;isadoptedassetforthinthe 2009 InternationalBuildingCode. (9)Section 113 (10)(Page 9, Section 116). Section 116is hereby amendedasfollows: 116Unsafestructures and equipment .(delete) (11)(Page 11, Section 202). AMBULATORYHEALTHCARE FACILITY.Buildingsorportionsthereofusedto providemedical,surgical,psychiatric,nursingorsimilarcareonalessthan24-hour basistoindividualswhoarerenderedincapableofself-preservation.Thisgroupmay includebutnotbelimitedtothefollowing: -Dialysis centers 3-9 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations -Sedationdentistry -Surgery centers -Colonic centers -Psychiatric centers (12)(Page 24, Section 304.1).Section 304.1is hereby amendedto addthefollowing: 304.1BusinessGroup B . FireStations Police Stations(withdetentionfacilitiesfor 5 orless) (13)(Page 25, Section 307.1).Section 307.1;addthefollowingtoException4: 4.Cleaningestablishments...{textunchanged}...withSection712,orboth.See alsoIFC chapter12,DryCleaning Plantprovisions. (14)(Page35,Section310.1).Section310.1;amendsecondparagraphunderR-3as follows: Adultcareandchildcarefacilitieswith5orfewerunrelatedpersonsthatarewithina single-family home are permittedto complywiththeInternationalResidentialCode. (15)(Page 40, Section 403.1).Section 403.1is hereby amendedasfollows: 403.1Applicability .Theprovisionsofthissectionshallapplytobuildingshaving anyoccupiedfloorslocatedmorethan55feet(16764mm)abovethelowestlevelof fire departmentvehicleaccess. (16)(Page 40, Section 403.1).Section 403.1, exception #3is hereby amended asfollows: 403.1,Exception#3 .Openair portionsofbuildingswith anoccupancyinGroupA-5 in accordancewith Section303.1 (17)(Page 41, Section 403.2).Section 403.2, exception #2is hereby amended asfollows: Section 403.2Automaticsprinklersystem .Exception #2 (delete) (18)(Page 41, Section 403.3).Section 403.3,Exception; deleteitem 2. (19)(Page 41, Section 404.1.1).Section 404.1.1ishereby amended asfollows: 404.1.1Atrium .Anopeningconnectingthreeormorestories(Balanceremains unchanged). (20)(Page 43, Section 404.5).Section 404.5;deleteException. 3-10 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations (21)(Page 45, Section 406.1.2).Section 406.1.2ishereby amended asfollows: 406.1.2Separation .#3added.AseparationisnotrequiredbetweenaGroupR-2 and Ucarportprovidedthatthecarportisnon-combustibleandentirelyopenonallsides andthatthedistancebetweenthetwoisatleast 10feet(3048mm) (22)(Page 46, Section 406.6.1).Section 406.6.1ishereby amended asfollows: 406.6.1General .(Addsecond paragraph) Thisoccupancyshallincludegaragesinvolvedinminorrepair,modificationand servicingofmotorvehiclesforitemssuchaslubechanges,inspections,windshield repairorreplacement,shocks,minorpartreplacementandothersuchnon-major repair. (23)(Page82,Section506.2.2).Section506.2.2isherebyamendedtoaddasentenceas follows: 506.2.2Openspacelimits .Inordertobeconsideredasaccessible,ifnotindirect contactwithastreetorfirelane,aminimum10footwidepathwaymeetingfire department accessfromthestreet orapprovedfirelaneshall be provided. (24)(Page85,Section508.2.5).Section508.2.5isherebyamendedasfollows:Section 508.2.5,add asentenceatthe end of paragraph: 508.2.5Separationofincidentalaccessoryoccupancies .Theincidentalaccessory occupancieslistedinTable508.2.5shallbeseparatedfromtheremainderofthe buildingorequippedwithanautomaticfire-extinguishingsystem,orboth,in accordancewithTable508.2.5.Anincidentalaccessoryoccupancyshallbe classified inaccordancewiththeoccupancyofthatportionofthebuildinginwhichitis located. {Exceptionunchanged} (25)(Page 104, Section 708.2).Section 708.2,Exception7amend asfollows: 7.1.Does not connectmorethantwostories. 7.2.Isnotpartoftherequiredmeansofegresssystemexceptaspermittedin Section 1022.1. 7.3.Isnotconcealedwithinthebuildingconstructionofawallorafloor/ceiling assemble. 7.4Isseparatedfromflooropeningsandairtransferopeningsservingotherfloors by constructionconformingtorequiredshaftenclosures. 7.5Islimitedtothesamesmoke compartment. 3-11 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations (26)(Page111,Section716.5.2).Section716.5.2isherebyamendedtoaddexception#4 toreadasfollows: 716.5.2Firebarriers .Exception#4.Intheductpenetrationoftheseparation betweentheprivategarageanditsresidencewhenconstructedinaccordancewith Section 406.1.4,exception#2. (27)(Page 171, Section 901.6.1.1). Section 901.6.1.1ishereby added asfollows: 901.6.1.1Standpipetesting .Buildingowners/managersmustutilizealicensedfire protectioncontractortotestandcertifystandpipesystems.Inadditiontothetesting andmaintenancerequirementsofNFPA25applyingtostandpipesystems,the followingadditionalrequirementsshallbeappliedtothetestingthatisrequiredevery 5years: 1.ThepipingbetweentheFireDepartmentConnection(FDC)andthestandpipe shallbehydrostaticallytestedforallFDC’sonanytypeofstandpipesystem. HydrostatictestingshallalsobeconductedinaccordancewithNFPA25 requirementsforthe differenttypesofstandpipesystems. 2.Foranymanual(dryorwet)standpipesystemnothavinganautomaticwater supplycapableofflowingwaterthroughthestandpipe,thecontractorshall connecthosefromafirehydrantorportablepumpingsystem(asapprovedby thefirecodeofficial)toeachFDC,andflowwaterthroughthestandpipe systemtotheroofoutlettoverifythat each inletconnectionfunctionsproperly. Thereisnorequiredpressurecriteriaattheoutlet.Verifythatcheckvalves function properly and thatthereare no closed controlvalves onthesystem. 3.Anypressurerelief,reducing,orcontrolvalvesshallbetestedinaccordance withtherequirements ofNFPA 25. 4.IftheFDCisnotalreadyprovidedwithapprovedcaps,thecontractorshall installsuchcapsforallFDC’s.ContacttheFireMarshalforadditional information. 5.Uponsuccessfulcompletionofstandpipetest,thecontractorshallplaceablue tag(asper“TexasAdministrativeCode,Title28.Insurance,PartI.Texas DepartmentofInsurance,Chapter34.StateFireMarshal,SubchapterG.Fire SprinklerRules,28TACsection34.720.Inspection,TestandMaintenance Service(ITM)Tag”)atthebottomofeachstandpiperiserinthebuilding.An exampleofthistagislocatedattheendofthisSOP.Thetagshallbecheck- markedas“FifthYear”for\[Type\]ofITM,andthenoteonthebackofthetag shallread“5Year StandpipeTest”at a minimum. 6.Thecontractorshallfollowtheproceduresasrequiredby“Texas AdministrativeCode,Title28.Insurance,PartI.TexasDepartmentof Insurance,Chapter34.StateFireMarshal,SubchapterG.FireSprinklerRules, 28TAC”withregardtoYellowTagsandRedTagsoranydeficienciesnoted duringthetesting,includingtherequirednotificationofthelocalAuthority HavingJurisdiction(FireMarshal). 3-12 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations 7.Additionally,recordsofthetestingshallbemaintainedbytheownerand contractor, asrequired bythe StateRulesmentionedabove and NFPA 25. 8.Standpipesystemtestswherewaterwillbeflowedexternaltothebuilding shallnotbeconductedduringfreezingconditionsorduringthedaypriorto expectednighttimefreezing conditions. 9.Contactthe FireMarshalforrequeststoremove existingfire hosefromClassII andIIIstandpipesystemswhereemployeesarenottrainedintheutilizationof thisfirefightingequipment.Allstandpipehosevalvesmustremaininplace and beprovidedwithanapprovedcapandchainwhenapprovalisgiventoremove hose bythefirecodeofficial. (28)(Page 181 Section 901). Section 901.8is hereby added asfollows: 901.7Systemsoutofservice .Wherearequiredfireprotectionsystemisoutof serviceorintheeventofanexcessivenumberofactivations,thefiredepartmentand thecodeofficialshallbenotifiedimmediatelyand,whererequiredbythecode official,thebuildingshalleitherbeevacuatedoranapprovedfirewatchshallbe providedforalloccupantsleftunprotectedbytheshutdownuntilthefireprotection system has beenreturnedtoservice. (29)(Page 184, Section 903.1.1). Section903.1.1changetoreadasfollows: 903.1.1Alternativeprotection .Alternativeautomaticfire-extinguishingsystems complyingwithSection904shallbepermittedinadditiontoautomaticsprinkler protectionwhererecognizedbytheapplicablestandard,orasapprovedbythefire codeofficial. (30)(Page 184, Section 903.2).Section 903.2is hereby amendedasfollows: 903.2Whererequired .Approvedautomaticsprinklersystemsinnewbuildingsand structuresshallbeprovidedinthelocationsdescribedinSection903.2.1through 903.2.12.Automaticsprinklersshallnotbeinstalledinelevatormachinerooms, elevatormachinespaces,andelevatorhoistways.Storageshallnotbeallowedwithin theelevatormachineroom.Signageshallbeprovidedattheentrydoorstothe elevatormachineroomindicating“ELEVATORMACHINERY-NOSTORAGE ALLOWED.” (31)(Page 186, Section 903.2.8.3). Section 903.2.8.3ishereby added asfollows: 903.2.8.3Self-servicestoragefacility .Anautomaticsprinklersystemshallbe installedthroughoutallself-servicestoragefacilities. Exception:One-storyself-servicestoragefacilitiesthathavenointeriorcorridors, withaone-hourratedfirebarrierseparationwallinstalledbetweeneverystorage compartment. 3-13 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations (32)(Page 186, Section 903.2.11.3). Section 903.2.11.3ishereby amended asfollows: 903.2.11.3Building35feetormoreinheight .Anautomaticsprinklersystemshall beinstalledthroughoutbuildingswithafloorlevel,otherthanpenthousesin compliancewithSection1509oftheInternationalBuildingCodethatislocated35 feet(10668mm) ormoreabovethelowestlevel offire departmentvehicle access. Exception: #1(delete) #2OpenparkingstructuresincompliancewithSection406.3oftheInternational BuildingCode. #3(delete) (33)(Page186,Section903.2.11).Section903.2.11isherebyamendedtoadd903.2.11.7, 903.2.11.8, and 903.2.11.9toreadasfollows: 903.2.11.7High-piledcombustiblestorage .Foranybuildingwithaclearheight exceeding12feet(4572mm),seeChapter23oftheInternationalFireCodeto determineifthoseprovisions apply. 903.2.11.8Sprayboothsandrooms .Newandexistingsprayboothsandspraying roomsshallbeprotectedbyanapprovedautomaticfire-extinguishingsystemin accordancewithIFC Section 1504. 903.2.10.9Buildingsover 6,000squarefeet .Anautomaticsprinklersystemshallbe installedthroughoutallbuildingswithabuildingareaover6,000squarefeet.For purposesofthis provision,firewallsshallnotdefineseparatebuildings. Exceptions : 1.OpenparkinggaragesincompliancewithSection406.3oftheInternational BuildingCode. (34)(Page 176, Section 903.3.1.1.1). Section 903.3.1.1.1ishereby amended asfollows: 903.3.1.1.1Exemptlocations .Whenapprovedbythefirecodeofficial,automatic sprinklersshallnotberequiredinthefollowingroomsorareaswheresuch(bulkof sectionsunchanged)becauseitisdamp,offire-resistance-ratedconstructionor contains electrical equipment. 1.Anyroomwheretheapplicationofwater,orflameandwater,constitutesa seriouslifeorfire hazard. 2.Anyroomorspacewheresprinklersareconsideredundesirablebecauseofthe natureofthe contents,when approved bythe code official. 3-14 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations 3.Generatorandtransformerrooms,underthedirectcontrolofapublicutility, separatedfromtheremainderofthebuildingbywallsandfloor/ceilingor roof/ceiling assemblieshaving a fire-resistanceratingof notlessthan2 hours. (35)(Page 187, Section 903.3.1.3). Section 903.3.1.3; addthefollowing: 903.3.1.3NFPA13Dsprinklersystems .Whereallowed,automaticsprinklersystem installedinone-andtwo-familydwellingsandtownhousesshallbeinstalled throughoutin accordancewithNFPA 13Dorin accordancewithstatelaw. (36)(Page187,Section903.3.5).Section903.3.5isherebyamendedtoaddasecond paragraph asfollows: 903.3.5Watersupplies .Watersupplyasrequiredforsuchsystemsshallbeprovided inconformancewithsupplyrequirementsoftherespectivestandards;however,every fireprotectionsystemshallbe designedwith a 10 psisafetyfactor. (37)(Page188,Section903.4).Section903.4isherebyamendedtoaddasecond paragraph afterthe exceptions asfollows: 903.4Sprinklersystemsupervisionandalarms .Sprinklerandstandpipesystem water-flowdetectorsshallbeprovidedforeachfloortaptothesprinklersystemand shallcauseanalarmupondetectionofwaterflowformorethan45seconds.All controlvalvesinthesprinklerandstandpipesystemsexceptforfiredepartmenthose connectionvalvesshallbeelectricallysupervisedtoinitiateasupervisorysignalat thecentralstationupontampering. .Section903.4.2isherebyamendedtoaddasecondand (38)(Page188,Section903.4.2) third paragraph asfollows: 903.4.2Alarms .Thealarmdevicerequiredontheexteriorofthebuildingshallbea weatherproofhorn/strobenotificationappliancewithaminimum75candelastrobe rating,installed as closeaspracticabletothefire department connection. Allautomaticsprinklersystemmonitoringandsupervisionsystemsshallincludea sufficientnumberofaudible/visualdevicesplacedthroughoutthebuilding/structure sothatalloccupantsarenotifiedintheeventofanautomaticsprinklersystem activation.ThenumberandplacementofthedevicesshallbeapprovedbytheFire Marshal. .Section 903.6is hereby added asfollows: (39)(Page 188, Section 903.6) 903.6Sprayboothsandrooms .Newandexistingsprayboothsandsprayrooms shallbeprotectedbyanapprovedautomaticfire-extinguishingsysteminaccordance with Section1504. (40)(Page 190, Section 905.2).Section 905.2is hereby amendedasfollows: 905.2Installationstandards .Standpipesystemshallbeinstalledinaccordancewith thissectionandNFPA14.Manualdrystandpipesystemsshallbesupervisedwitha minimum 10 psig and a maximum of 40 psigairpressurewitha high/low alarm. 3-15 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations (41)(Page 191 Section 905.3.8). Section905.3.8ishereby added asfollows: 905.3.8Buildingarea .Inbuildingsexceeding10,000squarefeetinareaperstory, Class1automaticwetormanualwetstandpipesshallbeprovidedwhereanyportion ofthebuilding’sinteriorareaismorethan200feet(60960mm)oftravel,vertically and horizontally,fromthenearest pointoffire departmentvehicleaccess. Exception :Automaticdryandsemi-automaticdrystandpipesareallowedas providedforinNFPA 14. (42)(Page 191, Section 905.4).Section 905.4,item #5 is hereby amended and add item #7 asfollows: 905.4LocationofClassIstandpipehoseconnections .Item#5.Wheretheroofhas aslopelessthanfourunitsverticalin12unitshorizontal(33.3-percentslope),each standpipeshallbeprovidedwithatwo-wayhoseconnectionlocatedeither (remainderof paragraphunchanged) 7.WhenrequiredbythisChapter,standpipeconnectionsshallbeplacedadjacent toallrequiredexitstothestructureandattwohundredfeet(200')intervals alongmajor corridorsthereafter. (43)(Page192,Section905.9).Section905.9isherebyamendedtoaddasecond paragraph afterthe exception asfollows: 905.9Valvesupervision .Sprinklerandstandpipesystemwater-flowdetectorsshall beprovidedforeachfloortaptothesprinklersystemandshallcauseanalarmupon detectionofwaterflowformorethan45seconds.Allcontrolvalvesinthesprinkler andstandpipesystemsexceptforfiredepartmenthoseconnectionvalvesshallbe electricallysupervisedtoinitiateasupervisorysignalatthecentralstationupon tampering. .Section 906.1 change exceptiontoitem 1 asfollows: (44)(Page 192, Section 906.1) Exception :InR-2occupancies,portablefireextinguishersshallberequiredonlyin locationsspecifiedinItems2.through6.whereeachdwellingunitisprovidedwitha portablefire extinguisher having aminimumrating of1-A:10-B:C. (45)(Page 182, Section 907.1).Section 907.1.4ishereby added asfollows: 907.1.4Designstandards .Allalarmsystemsneworreplacementshallbe addressable.Alarmsystemsservingmorethan20smokedetectorsshallbeanalog addressable. Exception :Existingsystemsneednotcomplyunlessthetotalbuildingremodelor expansioninitiatedaftertheeffectivedateofthiscode,asadopted,exceeds30%of thebuilding.Whencumulativebuildingremodelorexpansionexceeds50%ofthe buildingmust complywithin 18 months ofpermitapplication. 3-16 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations (46)(Page 195, Section 907.2.1). Section907.2.1ishereby amended asfollows: 907.2.1Group A .Amanualfire alarmsystemthat activatestheoccupantnotification systeminaccordancewithnewSection907.6shallbeinstalledinGroupA occupancieshavinganoccupantloadof300ormorepersonsormorethan100 personsaboveorbelowthelowestlevelofexitdischarge.PortionsofGroupE occupanciesoccupiedforassemblypurposesshallbeprovidedwithafirealarm systemasrequiredfortheGroupEoccupancy.Activationoffirealarmnotification appliancesshall: 1.Causeilluminationofthemeansofegresswithlightofnotlessthan1 footcandle(11lux)atthewalkingsurfacelevel,and 2.Stop any conflicting orconfusingsoundsandvisualdistractions. {exception unchanged} (47)(Page 195, Section 907.2.3). Section907.2.3ishereby amended asfollows: 907.2.3Group E .Amanualfire alarmsystemthat activatesthe occupant notification systeminaccordancewithSection907.6shallbeinstalledinGroupEeducational occupancies.Whenautomaticsprinklersystemsorsmokedetectorsareinstalled, suchsystemsordetectorsshallbeconnectedtothebuildingfirealarmsystem.An approvedsmokedetectionsystemshall be installedinGroupEdaycare occupancies. Unlessseparatedbyaminimumof100'openspace,allbuildings,whetherportable buildingsorthemainbuilding,willbeconsideredonebuildingforalarmoccupant loadconsiderationandinterconnectionof alarmsystems. (48)(Page192,Section907.2.3).Section907.2.3isherebyamendedtochangeexception #1 and add exception #1.1asfollows: 907.2.3GroupE.Exception#1 .GroupEeducationaland daycareoccupancieswith anoccupantload oflessthan50whenprovidedwithanapprovedautomaticsprinkler system. Exception#1.1 :ResidentialIn-Homedaycarewithnotmorethan12childrenmay useinterconnectedsinglestationdetectorsinallhabitablerooms.(Forcareofmore thanfive children 2-1/2 orlessyears ofage,seeSection 907.2.6). (49)(Page 199, Section 907.2.13). Section 907.2.13isherebyamended asfollows: 907.2.13High-risebuildings .Buildingshavinganyfloorsusedforhuman occupancylocatedmorethan55feet(16764mm)abovethelowestleveloffire departmentvehicleaccessshallbeprovidedwithanautomaticsmokedetection system,anemergencyvoice/alarmcommunicationssystem,afiredepartment communicationsysteminaccordancewithSections907.2.13.1,907.6.2.2,and 907.2.13.2. 3-17 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations (50)(Page199,Section907.2.13).Section907.2.13,exception#3isherebyamendedas follows: 907.2.13High-risebuildings.Exception#3 .BuildingswithanoccupancyinGroup A-5inaccordancewithSection303.1oftheInternationalBuildingCodewhenused foropenairseating;however,thisexceptiondoesnotapplytoaccessoryuses including but notlimitedtosky boxes,restaurantsandsimilarly enclosed areas. (51)(Page201,Section907.4.2).Section907.4.2isherebyamendedtoaddasecond paragraph asfollows: 907.4.2 Manualfirealarm boxes .Manual alarm actuating devicesshall be approved double actiontype. (52)(Page 202, Section 907.5.2). Section907.5.2.6is hereby added asfollows: 907.5.2.6Type .Manualalarminitiatingdevicesshallbeanapproveddoubleaction type. (53)(Page 203, Section 907.7.1). Section907.7.1.1is hereby added asfollows: 907.7.1.1Installation .Allfirealarmsystemsshallbeinstalledinsuchamannerthat afailureofanysingleinitiatingdeviceorsingleopeninaninitiatingcircuit conductorwillnotinterferewiththenormaloperationofothersuchdevices.All initiatingcircuitconductorsshallbeClass“A”wiredwithminimumofsixfeet separationbetweensupplyandreturncircuitconductors.IDC-Class“A”StyleD; SLC-Class“A”Style6;NAC-Class“B”StyleY.TheIDCfromanaddressable deviceusedtomonitorthestatusofasuppressionsystemmaybewiredClassB, StyleBprovidedthedistancefromtheaddressabledeviceiswithin10-feetofthe suppressionsystem device. .Section 907; add Section 907.7.4toread asfollows: (54)(Page 204, Section 907) 907.7.5.2Communicationrequirements .Allalarmsystems,neworreplacement, shalltransmitalarm,supervisoryandtroublesignalsdescriptivelytotheapproved centralstation,remotesupervisorystationorproprietarysupervisingstationas definedinNFPA72,withthecorrectdevicedesignationandlocationofaddressable deviceidentification.AlarmsshallnotbepermittedtobetransmittedasaGeneral Alarm orZone condition. .Section 910.1 exception 2 is hereby amended asfollows: (55)(Page 211, Section 910.1) 910.1exception#2 .Whereareasofbuildingsareequippedwithearlysuppression fast-response(ESFR)sprinklers,onlymanualsmokeandheatventsshallberequired withinthese areas.Automaticsmoke and heatventsare prohibited. 3-18 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations (56)(Page211,Section910.2).Section910.2.3isherebyaddedwithexceptionsand 910.2.4toreadasfollows: 910.2.3Group H .BuildingsandportionsthereofusedasaGroupHoccupancyas follows: 1.InoccupanciesclassifiedasGroupH-2orH-3,anyofwhicharemorethan 2 15,000squarefeet(1394 m)insinglefloorarea. Exceptions : 1.Buildingsofnoncombustibleconstructioncontainingonly noncombustiblematerials. 2.InareasofbuildingsinGroupHusedforstoringClass2,3and4liquid andsolidoxidizers,Class1andunclassifieddetonableorganic peroxides,Class3and4unstable(reactive)materials,orClass2or3 water-reactivematerialsasrequiredforahigh-hazardcommodity classification. 910.2.4Exitaccesstraveldistanceincrease .Buildingsandportionsthereofusedas aGroupF-1orS-1occupancywherethemaximumexitaccesstraveldistanceis increasedin accordancewith Section1016.3. (57)(Page212,Table910.3).Table910.3;changethetitleofthefirstrowofthetable from “Group F-1 and S-1”toinclude“GroupH” andtoreadasfollows: Group H,F-1andS-1 (58)(Page212,Section910.3.2.2).Section910.3.2.2isherebyamendedbyaddinga second paragraphasfollows: 910.3.2.2Sprinkleredbuildings .Theautomaticoperatingmechanismofthesmoke andheatventsshalloperateatatemperatureratingatleast100degrees(F) (approximately38degreesCelsius)greaterthanthetemperatureratingofthe sprinklersinstalled. . (59)(Page 214, Section 912.2) 912.2.3Hydrantdistance .Anapprovedfirehydrantshallbelocatedwithin100feet ofthefire department connectionasthefire hoselays. (60)(Page 214, Section 913).Section 913ishereby added asfollows: 913Fire pump room . 913.1General .Whereprovided,firepumpsshallbeinstalledin a roomdesignedand constructedinaccordancewiththissection.Section913oftheInternationalFire Code and NFPA 20. 3-19 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations Whenlocatedonthegroundlevelatanexteriorwall,thefirepumproomshallbe providedwithanexteriorfiredepartmentaccessdoorthatisnotlessthan3ft.in widthand6ft.-8in.inheight,regardlessofanyinteriordoorsthatareprovided.A keyboxshallbeprovidedatthisdoor,asrequiredbySection506.1ofthe International FireCode. Exception :Whenitisnecessarytolocatethefirepumproomonotherlevelsornot atanexteriorwall,thecorridorleadingtothefirepumproomaccessfromthe exteriorofthebuildingshallbeprovidedwithequivalentfireresistanceasthat requiredforthepumproom,orasapprovedbythefirecodeofficial.Accesskeys shall be providedinthekey box asrequired by Section 506.1 oftheInternationalFire Code. (61)(Page 219, Section 1004.1.1). Section 1004.1.1isherebyamended asfollows: 1004.1.1Areaswithoutfixedseating .(deleteexception) (62)(Page 222, Section 1007.1). Section1007.1; addthefollowingException4: Exception : 4. Buildingsregulated under StateLaw and builtin accordancewith State registeredplans,includinganyvariancesorwaiversgrantedbytheState,shallbe deemedto beincompliancewiththerequirementsofSection 1007. (63)(Page227,Section1008.1.9.3).Section1008.1.9.3LocksandLatches;addcondition asfollows: 1008.1.9.3,Locksandlatches .Locksandlatchesshall...{textunchanged}...anyof thefollowing exists: {text ofconditions1through 3 unchanged} 3.1Whereegressdoorsareusedinpairsandpositivelatchingisrequired, approvedautomaticflushboltsshallbepermittedtobeused,providedthat bothleaves achievepositivelatchingregardlessofthe closingsequence and the doorleafhavingtheautomaticflushboltshasnodoorknobsorsurface mounted hardware. .Section1008.1.9.4;amendexceptions3and4as (64)(Page228,Section1008.1.9.4) follows: Exceptions :{Text ofExceptions 1and 2 unchanged} 3.Whereapairofdoorsservesanoccupantloadoflessthan50personsina GroupB, F, M or Soccupancy, {remainingtext unchanged} 4.WhereapairofdoorsservesaGroupB,F, MorSoccupancy,{remainingtext unchanged} 3-20 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations (65)(Page 229, 1008.1.9.8). Section1008.1.9.8;changetoreadasfollows: 1008.1.9.8Electromagneticallylockedegressdoors .Doorsinthemeansofegress thatarenototherwiserequiredtohavepanichardwareinbuildingswithan occupancyinGroupA,B,E,I-1,I-2,M,R-1orR-2anddoorstotenantspacesin GroupA,B,E,I-1,I-2,M,R-1orR-2shallbepermittedtobeelectromagnetically lockedifequippedwithlistedhardwarethatincorporatesabuilt-inswitchandmeet therequirements below:{remainingtext unchanged} (66)(Page 240, Section 1015).Section 1015;addnewsection 1015.7toreadasfollows: 1015.7Electricalrooms .Forelectricalrooms,specialexitingrequirementsmay apply.Referencetheelectricalcodeas adopted. (67)(Page 240, Section 1016.3). Section1016;addnewsection1016.3toread asfollows: 1016.3.Roofventincrease .Inbuildingsthatareonestoryinheight,equippedwith automaticheatandsmokeroofventscomplyingwithSection910andequipped throughoutwithanautomaticsprinklersysteminaccordancewithSection903.3.1.1, themaximumexitaccesstraveldistanceshallbe400feetforoccupanciesinGroup F-1 or S-1. (68)(Page 241, Section 1018.1). Section 1018.1 is hereby amendedto add exception #5 as follows: 1018.1Construction. Exception#5.InGroupBofficebuildings,corridorwallsand ceilingsneednotbeoffire-resistiveconstructionwithinofficespacesofasingle tenantwhenthespaceisequippedwithanapprovedautomaticfirealarmsystem withinthecorridor.Theactuationofanydetectorshallactivatealarmsaudibleinall areasserved bythecorridor. (69)(Page 242, Section 1018.6). Section1018.6 amendtoreadasfollows: 1018.6,Corridorcontinuity .Allcorridorsshallbecontinuousfromthepointof entrytoanexit, andshallnot beinterrupted byinterveningrooms. (Page244,Section1022.1) (70).Section1022.1;addexceptions8and9toreadas follows: {previoustext unchanged} 8.InotherthanoccupancyGroupsHandI,amaximumof50percentofegress stairwaysservingoneadjacentfloorarenotrequiredtobeenclosed,provided atleasttwomeansofegressareprovidedfrombothfloorsservedbythe unenclosedstairways.Anytwosuchinterconnectedfloorsshallnotbeopento otherfloors. 9.InotherthanoccupancyGroupsHandI,interioregressstairwaysservingonly thefirstandsecondstoriesofabuildingequippedthroughoutwithan automaticsprinklersysteminaccordancewithSection903.3.1.1arenot requiredtobeenclosed,providedatleasttwomeansofegressareprovided 3-21 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations frombothfloorsservedbytheunenclosedstairways.Suchinterconnected storiesshall not be opentootherstories. (71)(Page 245, Section 1022.9). Section1022.9ishereby amended asfollows: 1022.9Smokeproofenclosuresandpressurizedstairways .Inbuildingsrequiredto complywithSection403or405,eachoftheexitsofabuildingthatservesastory wherethefloorsurfaceislocatedmorethan55feet(16764mm)abovethelowest leveloffiredepartmentvehicleaccessormorethan30feet(9,144mm)below... (remainderofsection unchanged). (72)(Page 246, Section 1024.1). Section1024.1; changetoreadasfollows: 1024.1.General .Approvedluminousegresspathmarkingsdelineatingtheexitpath shallbeprovidedinbuildingsofGroupsA,B,E,I,M,andR-1havingoccupied floorslocatedmorethan55feet(16764mm)abovethelowestleveloffire departmentvehicleaccessin accordancewith... {Remainingtextunchanged} (73)(Page 248, Section 1026.6). Section1026.6; amend exception 4toreadasfollows: Exceptions : {Exceptions 1through 3 unchanged} 3.Separationfromtheopen-endedcorridorsofthebuilding...{remainingtext unchanged} (74)(Page257,Section1101.2).Section 1101.2isherebyamendedtoaddan exceptionas follows: 1101.2DesignException .:BuildingsregulatedunderStateLawandbuiltin accordancewithStateregisteredplans,includinganyvariancesorwaiversgrantedby theState,shall bedeemedto be in compliancewiththerequirements ofthisChapter. (75)(Page289,Table1505.1).Table1505.1isherebyamendedtoreplacefootnotebas follows: Footnoteb.Non-classifiedroofcoveringsshallbepermittedonbuildingsofU occupancieshavingnotmorethan120sq.ft.ofprojectedroofarea.Whenexceeding 120sq.ft.ofprojectedroofarea,buildingsofUoccupanciesmayusenon-ratednon- combustibleroofcoverings. . Section1505.7ishereby amended asfollows: (76)(Page 289, Section 1505.7) 1505.7 Special purposeroofs .(delete) (77)(Page 295, Section 1507.8). Section1507.8ishereby amended asfollows: 1507.8Woodshingles .Theinstallationofwoodshinglesinnewconstructionis prohibited. 3-22 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations (78)(Page 297, Section 1507.9). Section1507.9ishereby amended asfollows: 1507.9Woodshakes .Theinstallationofwoodshakesinnewconstructionis prohibited. (79)(Page 301, Section 1510.1). Section1510.1; addasentencetoreadasfollows: 1510.1General .Materialsandmethodsofapplicationsusedforrecoveringor replacing an existingroof coveringshall complywiththerequirementsofChapter 15. Allindividualreplacementshinglesorshakesshallbeincompliancewiththerating required byTable1505.1. {text ofexception unchanged} (80)(Page392,Section1807.1).Section1807.1isherebyamendedtoaddasecond paragraph asfollows: 1806.1.General .Newandreconstructedretainingwallsshallbedesigned,permitted and constructedinaccordancewithTable1,Retaining WallRequirements(B-687). (81)(Page 478, Section 2308.4). Section2308.4ishereby added asfollows: 2308.4Applicationtoengineereddesign .WhenacceptedbytheBuildingOfficial, anyportionofthesectionispermittedtoapplytobuildingsthatareotherwiseoutside thelimitationsofthissection providedthat: 1.TheresultingdesignwillcomplywiththerequirementsspecifiedinChapter 16; 2.Theloadlimitations ofvariouselementsofthissection arenotexceeded; and 3.Theportionsofthissectionwhichwillapplyareidentifiedbyanengineerin theconstruction documents. .Section2901.1isherebyamendedtoaddasentenceas (82)(Page549,Section2901.1) follows: 2901.1Scope .TheprovisionsofthisChapteraremeanttoworkincoordinationwith theprovisionsofChapter4oftheInternationalPlumbingCode.Shouldanyconflicts arisebetweenthetwochapters,theBuildingOfficialshalldeterminewhichprovision applies. (83)(Page 549, Section 2902.1). Section2902.1ishereby amended asfollows: 2902.1Minimumnumberoffixtures .Plumbingfixturesshallbeprovidedforthe type of occupancy and intheminimum number asfollows: 1.AssemblyOccupancies:Atleastonedrinkingfountainshallbeprovidedat eachfloorlevelin anapprovedlocation. 3-23 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations Exception :Adrinkingfountainneednotbeprovidedinadrinkingordining establishment 2.GroupsA,B, F, H,I,M and S Occupancies: Buildingsorportionsthereofwherepersonsareemployedshallbeprovided withatleastonewaterclosetforeachsexexceptasprovidedforinSection 2902.2. 3.GroupEOccupancies:ShallbeprovidedwithfixturesasshowninTable 2902.1. 4.GroupROccupancies:ShallbeprovidedwithfixturesasshowninTable 2902.1. Itisrecommended,butnotrequired,thattheminimumnumberoffixturesprovided alsocomplywiththenumbershowninTable2902.1.Typesofoccupanciesnot showninTable2902.1shallbeconsideredindividuallybythecodeofficial.The numberofoccupantsshall bedeterminedbythis code.Occupancyclassificationshall be determinedinaccordancewithChapter3. (84)(Page 551, Section 2902.2). Section2092.2; changeException 3asfollows: 3.Separatefacilitiesshallnotberequiredinmercantileoccupanciesinwhichthe maximumoccupantloadis 100 orless. (85)(Page555,Section3006.1).Section3006.1;addSection3006.1toreadasfollows andrenumberremainingsections: 3006.1,General .Elevatormachineroomsshallbeprovided.” {Renumberremainingsections.} .Section3006.4;addasentencetoreadasfollowsand (86)(Page555,Section3006.4) deleteexceptions1 and 2: 3006.4.Machineroomsandmachineryspaces :{textunchanged}...Storageshall notbeallowedwithintheelevatormachineroom.Provideapprovedsignageateach entrydoortotheelevatormachineroomstating“ElevatorMachinery-NoStorage Allowed.” . Section3109.1; changetoreadasfollowsasfollows: (87)(Page 562, Section 3109.1) 3109.1General .Swimmingpoolsshallcomplywiththerequirementsofthissection andotherapplicablesectionsofthiscodeaswellasalsocomplyingwithapplicable statelaws. 3-24 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations (88)(Page607-643,AppendixAthroughK).AppendixAthroughKisherebyamended asfollows: AppendixAthroughKareforreferenceonlyasadoptedandamendedbyother codes. (Ordinance2004-22sec.IV,adopted8/30/04;2006Code,ch.3,sec.3.03;Ordinance2012-27, sec. 2,ex.A,adopted 12/10/12;Ordinance adoptingCode) Secs. 3.03.053–3.03.100Reserved * Division 3. ResidentialCode Sec. 3.03.101Adoption The2009editionoftheInternationalResidentialCodeoftheInternationalCodeCouncil,as hereinafteramended,isfromtheeffectivedatehereof,herebyadoptedastheresidentialcodeof thetown.OnecopyofsuchInternationalResidentialCodeisincorporatedhereinbyreference andshallhavebeenfiledforpermanentrecordandinspectionintheofficeofthetownsecretary. (Ordinance2004-23,sec.III,adopted8/30/04;2006Code,ch.3,sec.4.01;Ordinance2012-28, sec. 2,ex.A,adopted 12/10/12) Sec. 3.03.102Amendments AmendmentstotheInternationalResidentialCode adoptedhereinareasfollows: (1)(Page 1, SectionR102.4).SectionR102.4is hereby amendedasfollows: R102.4Referencedcodesandstandards .Thecodes,whenspecificallyadopted, andstandardsreferencedinthiscodeshallbeconsideredpartoftherequirementsof thiscodetotheprescribedextentofeachsuchreference.Wheneveramendments havebeenadoptedtothereferencedcodesandstandards,eachreferencetosaidcode andstandardshallbeconsideredtoreferencetheamendmentsaswell.Anyreference madetoNFPA70ortheElectricalCodeshallmeantheElectricalCodeasadopted. Wheredifferences occur(remainderofsection unchanged). (2)(Page 3, SectionR105.2).SectionR105.2is hereby amendedasfollows: R105.2 Work exemptfrom permit .Buildingitems #1, #2, #3, #5, #7and 9. (3)(Page 4, SectionR105.7).SectionR105.7is hereby amendedasfollows: R105.7Placement of permit .(delete) * Statelawreferences– InternationalResidentialCodeadoptedasamunicipalresidentialbuildingcode, V.T.C.A.,LocalGovernmentCode,sec.214.212;buildingandresidentialcodes,V.T.C.A.,Local GovernmentCode,sec.214.211etseq.;TexasResidentialConstructionCommissionAct,V.T.C.A., PropertyCode,ch.401etseq. 3-25 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations (4)(Page 6, Section 108.7). Section 108.7;add Section 108.7toread asfollows: 108.7Reinspectionfee .Afeeasestablishedbytowncouncilresolutionmaybe chargedwhen: 1.Theinspection calledforisnotreadywhentheinspector arrives; 2.No building addressis clearly posted; 3.Thebuildingislockedorworkotherwisenotavailableforinspectionwhen called; 4.Thejobsiteisred-taggedtwiceforthesameitem; 5.Violationsexistonthepropertyincludingfailuretomaintainerosioncontrolor trash control. (5)(Page 6, SectionR109.1.3). SectionR109.1.3ishereby amended asfollows: R109.1.3Floodplaininspections .Forconstructionpermittedinareasproneto floodingasestablishedbyTableR301.2(1),upon(bulkofsectionunchanged) construction,thebuildingofficialmayrequiresubmission(remainderofsection unchanged). (6)(Page 7, SectionR110). SectionR110ishereby amended asfollows: R110Certificateof occupancy .(delete) (7)Section 112Risadoptedassetforthinthe 2009InternationalResidentialCode. (8)(Page9,SectionR202).SectionR202isherebyamendedtochangethedefinitionof GlazingArea asfollows: Glazingarea .Totalareaoftheglazedfenestrationmeasuredusingtherough openingandincludingsash,curbingorotherframingelementsthatenclose conditionedspace.Glazingareaincludestheareaofglazedfenestrationassembliesin wallsboundingconditionedbasements.Fordoorswherethedaylightopeningarea. Forallotherdoors,theglazingareaistheroughopeningareaforthedoorincluding the doorandtheframe. .Chapter202isherebyamendedtochangethedefinitionof (9)(Page9,ChapterR202) “Townhouse”asfollows: Townhouse .Asingle-familydwellingunitconstructedinagroupofattachedunits separatedbypropertylinesinwhicheachunitextendsfromfoundationtoroofand with openspaceonatleasttwosides. 3-26 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations (10)(Page 24,TableR301.2(1)).TableR301.2(1)ishereby amended asfollows: Climatic and GeographicDesignCriteria SEISMICDESIGN GROUND SNOWLOADWINDDESIGN f CATEGORY d SPEEDTopographic k (mph)Effects 590 SUBJECTTODAMAGEFROM abc WeatheringFrostlinedepthTermite 12VH ICEBARRIER WINTERAIRMEAN UNDER-FLOOD DESIGNFREEZINGANNUAL g LAYMENTHAZARDS eij TEMPINDEXTEMP h REQUIRED {No changetofootnotes} (11)(Page49,SectionR302.1).SectionR302.1isherebyamendedtoaddexception#6as follows: Exception#6 :Openmetalcarportstructuresmaybeconstructedwithinzero(0)feet ofthepropertylinewithoutfire-resistiveoropeningprotectionwhenthelocationof suchis approvedasrequired by otheradoptedordinances. (12)(Page 49, SectionR302.2).SectionR302.2,Exception; changetoread asfollows: Exception :Acommontwo-hourfire-resistance-ratedwallassembly,orone-hour fire-resistance-ratedwallassemblywhenequippedwithasprinklersystem... {remainder unchanged} (13)(Page50,SectionR302.2.4).SectionR302.2.4,Exception#5,changetoreadas follows: Exception :{previous exceptions unchanged} 5.Townhousesseparatedbyacommontwo-hourfire-resistance-ratedwall,or one-hourfireresistantratedwallwhenequippedwithanautomaticsprinkler system, {remainder unchanged} .SectionR302.3;addException #3toreadasfollows: (14)(Page 50, SectionR302.3) Exceptions : 1.{existingtextunchanged} 3-27 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations 2.{existingtextunchanged} 3.Two-familydwellingunitsthatarealsodividedbyapropertylinethroughthe structureshallbeseparatedasrequiredfortownhouses. (15)(Page 51, SectionR302.5.2). SectionR302.5.2;changetoreadasfollows: R302.5.2Ductpenetration .Ductsinthegarage...{textunchanged}...andshall have noopeningsintothegarageandshallbeprotectedasrequiredbySection302.11, Item 4. (16)(Page 51, SectionR302.5.3). SectionR302.5.3; amendthesection asfollows: R302.5.3Otherpenetrations .Penetrationsthroughtheseparationrequiredin SectionR302.6shall be protectedasrequired by SectionR302.11,Item 4. (17)(Page 51, SectionR302.7).SectionR302.7is herebyamended asfollows: R302.7Understairprotection .Enclosedaccessiblespaceunderstairsshallhave walls,understairsurfaceandanysoffitsprotectedontheenclosedsidewith5/8-inch (15.8mm)fire-ratedgypsum board or one-hourfire-resistive construction. (18)(Page53,SectionR303.3).SectionR303.3isherebyamendedtochangewordingof exception andadd #1 and #2 asfollows: Exceptions :Theglazedareasshallnotberequiredwhereartificiallightanda mechanicalventilationsystem, complyingwith one ofthefollowing,areprovided. 1.Theminimumventilationratesshallbe50cfm(23.6L/s)forintermittent ventilationor20cfm(9.4L/s)forcontinuousventilation.Ventilationairfrom thespaceshall be exhausted directlytotheoutside. 2.Bathroomsthatcontainonlyawatercloset,lavatoryorcombinationthereof maybeventilatedwithanapprovedmechanicalrecirculatingfanorsimilar device designedtoremoveodorsfromtheair. (19)(Page 54, SectionR303.8).SectionR303.8is herebyamended asfollows: R303.8Requiredheating .Everydwellingunitshallbeprovidedwithheating facilitiescapableofmaintainingaminimumroomtemperatureof68°(20°)atapoint 3feet(914mm)abovethefloorand2feet(610mm)fromexteriorwallsinall habitablerooms atthe designtemperature(balanceunchanged). (20)(Page58,SectionR317.1).SectionR317.1isherebyamendedtoaddathird exception asfollows: R317.1Dwelling unitseparation . 3-28 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations Exception : 3.Two-familydwellingunitsthatarealsodividedbyapropertylinethroughthe structureshallbeseparatedasrequiredfortownhouses. (21)(Page 67, SectionR322.1).SectionR324.1is herebyamended asfollows: R324.1General .Buildingsandstructures,whenpermittedtobeconstructedinflood hazardareas(includingAorVZones)asestablishedinTableR301.2(1)shallbe designedandconstructedasrequiredinaccordancewiththeprovisionscontainedin thissectionor by otherlocal provisions asapplicable. (22)(Page 155, SectionR602.6.1). SectionR602.6.1;amendthefollowing asread: R602.6.1Drillingandnotchingoftopplate .Whenpipingorductworkisplacedin orpartlyinanexteriorwallorinteriorload-bearingwall,necessitatingcutting, drilling or notching ofthetop plate bymorethan50percentofitswidth,agalvanized metaltienotlessthan0.054inchthick(1.37mm)(16Ga)and5inches(127mm) wideshall be fastened acrossandtotheplateateachside oftheopeningwith notless thaneight10d(0.148inchdiameter)havingaminimumlengthof1-1/2inches(38 mm)ateachsideorequivalent.Fastenerswillbeoffsettopreventsplittingofthetop platematerial.Themetaltiemustextendaminimumof6inchespasttheopening. SeefigureR602.6.1. (23)(Page 157, Figure 602.6.1). Figure 602.6.1;Replacewiththefollowingfigure: 3-29 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations (24)(Page369,SectionR703.7.4.1).SectionR703.7.4.1isherebyamendedtoadda second paragraphasfollows: 2 R703.7.4.1 For2.67squarefeet(0.248m)ofwallarea,thefollowingdimensions shall beadheredto: 1.Whentiesareplacedonstuds16in(407mm)o.c.,theyshallbespacedno furtherapartthan24in(737mm)verticallystartingapproximately12in(381 mm)fromthefoundation. 2.Whentiesareplacedonstuds24in(610mm)o.c.,theyshallbespacedno furtherapartthan16in(483mm)verticallystartingapproximately8in(254 mm)fromthefoundation. (25)(Page 433, SectionR902.3). SectionR902.3is herebyaddedasfollows: R902.3Minimumroofclass .AllroofcoveringsshallbeaminimumClassC.All individualreplacementshingles orshakesshall beaminimumClassC. Exception :Non-classifiedroofcoveringsshallbepermittedonbuildingsofU occupancieshavingnotmorethan120sq.ft.ofprojectedroofarea.Whenexceeding 120sq.ft.ofprojectedroofarea,buildingsofUoccupanciesmayusenon-ratednon- combustible coverings. (26)(Page 439, SectionR905.7). SectionR905.7is herebyamended asfollows: R905.7Woodshingles .Theinstallationofwoodshinglesinnewconstructionis prohibited. (27)(Page 439, SectionR905.8). SectionR905.8is herebyamended asfollows: R905.8Woodshakes .Theinstallationofwoodshakesinnewconstructionis prohibited. (28)(Page443,SectionR907.1).SectionR907.1isherebyamendedtoaddasentenceas follows: R907.1General .Allindividualreplacementshinglesorshakesshallcomplywith SectionR902.1. . SectionN1102.1is hereby changedtoreadasfollows: (29)(Page 468, SectionN1102.1) N1102.1Insulationandfenestrationcriteria .Thebuildingthermalenvelopeshall meettherequirementsofTableN1102.1basedonthe climatezonespecifiedinTable N1101.2.TheuseofTablesN1102.1andN1102.1.2arelimitedtoamaximum glazing area of15%window areatofloorarearatio. 3-30 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations (30)(Page 470, SectionN1102.2.12).SectionN1102.2.12is hereby addedasfollows: N1102.2.12.Insulationinstalledinwalls .Insulationbattsinstalledinwallsshallbe totallysurroundedbyanenclosureonallsidesconsistingofframinglumber, gypsum,sheathing,woodstructuralpanelsheathingorotherequivalentmaterial approved bythebuilding official. (31)(Page 470, SectionN1102.3.5). SectionN1102.3.5ishereby amended asfollows: N1102.3.5ThermallyisolatedsunroomU-factor .Newwindowsanddoors separatingthesunroomfromconditionedspaceshallmeetthebuildingthermal enveloperequirements. (32)(Page 477, SectionM1305.1.3). SectionM1305.1.3ishereby amended asfollows: M1305.1.3Appliancesinattics .Atticscontainingappliancesrequiringaccessshall beprovided(bulkofparagraphunchanged)sideoftheappliancewhereaccessis required.Theclearaccessopeningdimensionsshallbeaminimumof20inchesby 30inches(508mmby762mm),orlargerwheresuchdimensionsarenotlarge enoughtoallowremovalofthelargestappliance.Asaminimum,accesstotheattic space, provided one ofthefollowing: 1.A permanentstair. 2.A pulldownstairwith a300lb(136kg) capacity. 3.An access doorfrom an upperfloorlevel. 4.AccessPanelmaybeusedinlieuitems1,2,and3withapprovalofthecode officialdueto building conditions. {Exceptionsremain unchanged} (33)(Page478,SectionM1305.1.4.1).SectionM1305.1.4.1isherebyamendedtoaddan exception asfollows: M1305.1.4.1Groundclearance .Equipmentandappliancessupportedfromthe groundshallbelevelandfirmlysupportedonaconcreteslaborotherapproved materialextendingabovetheadjoininggradeaminimumof3inches(76mm). Appliancessuspendedfromthefloorshallhaveaclearanceofnotlessthan6inches (152mm) abovetheground. (34)(Page478,SectionM1305.1.4.3).SectionM1305.1.4.3isherebyamendedtochange wordinginfirstsentenceandto add a sentence asfollows: M1305.1.4.3Electricalrequirements .(Bulkoffirstsentenceunchanged)in accordancewithArticle210.70(A)(3)2005NEC.Lowvoltagewiringof50voltsor lessshall beinstalledinamannertoprevent physicaldamage. 3-31 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations (35)(Page481,SectionM1307.3.).SectionM1307.3isherebyamendedtoaddan exception asfollows: M1307.3Elevationofignitionsource . Exception :Elevationoftheignitionsourceisnotrequiredforwaterheatersthatare listedasflammablevaporresistantandforinstallationwithoutelevation. (36)(Page 481, SectionM1307.3.1). SectionM1307.3.1ishereby amended asfollows: M1307.3.1Protectionfromimpact .(delete) (37)(Page487,SectionM1501).SectionM1501:addnewSectionM1501.2toreadas follows: M1501.2Exhaustductsize .Theminimumdiameteroftheexhaustductshallbeas recommendbythemanufacturer,shallbeatleastthediameteroftheapplianceoutlet andshallbeaminimumnominalsizeof4inches(102mm)indiameter.Thesizeof ductshallnotbereduced alongitsdevelopedlengthnor atthe pointoftermination. (38)(Page487,SectionM1501).SectionM1501;addnewSectionM1501.3toreadas follows: M1501.3Specifiedlength .Themaximumlengthoftheexhaustductshallbe35feet (10668mm)fromtheconnectiontothetransitionductfromtheappliancetothe outletterminal.Wherefittingsareused,themaximumlengthoftheexhaustduct shall bereducedinaccordancewithTableM1502.4.4.1. (39)(Page 503, SectionM2005.2). SectionM2005.2isherebyamended asfollows: M2005.2Prohibitedlocations .Fuel-firedwaterheatersshallnotbeinstalledina roomusedasastoragecloset.Waterheaterslocatedinabedroomorbathroomshall beinstalledinasealedenclosuresothatcombustionairwillnotbetakenfromthe livingspace.Accesstosuchenclosuremaybefromthebedroomorbathroomwhen throughasoliddoor,weather-strippedinaccordancewiththeexteriordoorair leakagerequirementsoftheInternationalEnergyConservationCodeandequipped withanapprovedself-closingdevice.Installationofdirectventwaterheaterswithin an enclosureisnotrequired. (40)(Page 523, SectionG2407.10). SectionG2407.10ishereby amended asfollows: G2407.10(304.10)Louversandgrilles .Therequiredsizeofopeningsfor combustion,ventilationanddilutionairshallbebasedonthenetfreeareaofeach opening.Wherethefreeareathroughadesignoflouver,grilleorscreenisknown,it shallbeusedincalculatingthesizeopeningrequiredtoprovidethefreearea specified.Wherethedesignandfreeareaoflouversandgrillesarenotknown,it shallbeassumedthatwoodlouverswillhave25-percentfreeareaandmetallouvers andgrilleswillhave50-percentfreearea.Screensshallhaveameshsizenotsmaller than1/4inch(6.4mm).Nonmotorizedlouversandgrillesshallbefixedintheopen position.Motorizedlouversshallbeinterlockedwiththeappliancesothattheyare proventobeinthefullopenpositionpriortomainburnerignitionandduringmain 3-32 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations burneroperation.Meansshall beprovidedtopreventthemainburnerfromignitingif thelouversfailto open during burnerstart-up and toshut downthemain burnerifthe louversclose during operation. (41)(Page523,SectionG2407.11).SectionG2407.11isherebyamendedtochange wording ofexception #8asfollows: G2407.11Exception #8 . Combustionairintakeopeningslocatedontheexteriorofabuildingshallhavethe lowestsideofsuchopeningslocatednotlessthan12inches(305mm)vertically fromtheadjoininggradelevelorthemanufacturer’srecommendation,whicheveris morestringent. (42)(Page 524, SectionG2408.3). SectionG2408.3is herebyamended asfollows: G2408.3Private garages .(delete) (43)(Page528,SectionG2412.5).SectionG2412.5isherebyamendedtoaddasecond paragraph asfollows: G2412.5Identification .Bothendsofeachsectionofmediumpressuregaspiping shallidentifyitsoperatinggaspressurewithanapprovedtag.Thetagsaretobe composedofaluminumorstainlesssteelandthefollowingwordingshallbestamped inthetag: “WARNING 1/2to 5 psigaspressure DONOTREMOVE” .SectionG2413.3isherebyamendedtoaddexception (44)(Page528,SectionG2413.3) asfollows: G2413.3Sizing .Exception:Corrugatedstainlesssteeltubing(CSST)shallbea minimum of 1/2"(18EDH). (45)(Page 552, SectionG2415.10). SectionG2415.10ishereby amended asfollows: G2415.10(404.10)Minimumburialdepth .Undergroundpipingsystemsshallbe installedaminimum depthof 18inches(458mm) belowgrade. (46)(Page 553, SectionG2415.10.1).SectionG2415.10.1is hereby amended asfollows: G2415.10.1Individualoutside appliances .(delete) (47)(Page 554, G2417.1).SectionG2417.1ishereby amended asfollows: G2417.1(406.1)General .Priortoacceptanceandinitialoperation,allpiping installationsshallbeinspectedandpressuretestedtodeterminethatthematerials, design,fabrication,andinstallationpracticescomplywiththerequirementsofthis code.ThepermitholdershallmaketheapplicabletestsprescribedinSections 3-33 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations 2417.1.1through2417.1.4todeterminecompliancewiththeprovisionsofthiscode. Thepermitholdershallgivereasonableadvancenoticetothecodeofficialwhenthe pipingsystemisreadyfortesting.Theequipment,material,powerandlabor necessaryfortheinspectionsandtestshallbefurnishedbythepermitholderandthe permitholdershallberesponsiblefordeterminingthattheworkwillwithstandthe test pressureprescribedinthefollowingtests. (48)(Page 554, SectionG2417.4). SectionG2417.4is herebyamended asfollows: G2417.4(406.4)Testpressuremeasurement .Testpressureshallbemeasuredwith amonometerorwithapressure-measuringdevicedesignedandcalibratedtoread, record,orindicateapressurelosscausedbyleakageduringthepressuretestperiod. Thesourceofpressureshall beisolatedbeforethepressuretestsaremade. (49)(Page 554, SectionG2417.4.1). SectionG2417.4.1ishereby amended asfollows: G2417.4.1(406.4.1)Testpressure .Thetestpressureto be usedshall be notlessthan 3psig(20kPagauge),oratthediscretionoftheCodeOfficial,thepipingandvalves maybetestedatapressureofatleastsix(6)inches(152mm)ofmercury,measured withamanometerorslopegauge.Fortestsrequiringapressureof3psig,gauges shallutilizeadialwithaminimumdiameterofthreeandone-halfinches(3-1/2"),a sethand,1/10poundincrementationandpressurerangenottoexceed6psifortests requiringapressureof3psig.Fortestsrequiringapressureof10psig,diaphragm gaugesshallutilizeadialwithaminimumdiameterofthreeandone-halfinches(3- 1/2"),asethand,aminimumof2/10poundincrementationandapressurerangenot toexceed20psi.Forweldedpiping,andforpipingcarryinggasatpressuresin excessoffourteen(14)incheswatercolumnpressure(3.48kPa)(1/2psi)andless than200inchesofwatercolumnpressure(52.2kPa)(7.5psi),thetestpressureshall not belessthanten(10) pounds persquareinch(69.6 kPa). For piping carrying gas at apressurethatexceeds200inchesofwatercolumn(52.2kPa)(7.5psi),thetest pressureshallbenotlessthanoneandone-halftimestheproposedmaximum working pressure. . SectionG2417.4.2ishereby amended asfollows: (50)(Page 554, SectionG2417.4.2) G2417.4.2(406.4.2)Testduration .Thetestdurationshallbeheldforalengthof timesatisfactorytotheCodeOfficial,butinnocaseforlessthan(15)minutes.For weldedpiping,andforpipingcarryinggasatpressuresinexcessoffourteen(14) incheswatercolumnpressure(3.48kPa),thetestdurationshallbeheldforalength oftimesatisfactorytotheCodeOfficial,butinnocaseforlessthanthirty(30) minutes. (51)(Page 556, SectionG2420.1.4). SectionG2420.1.4ishereby added asfollows: G2420.1.4ValvesinCSSTinstallations .Shutoffvalvesinstalledwithcorrugated stainlesssteel(CSST)pipingsystemsshallbesupportedwithanapproved terminationfitting,orequivalentsupport,suitableforthesizeofthevalves,of adequatestrengthandquality,andlocatedatintervalssoastopreventordampout excessivevibrationbutinnocasegreaterthan12-inchesfromthecenterofthevalve. Supportsshallbeinstalledsoasnottointerferewiththefreeexpansionand contractionofthesystem’spiping,fittings,andvalvesbetweenanchors.Allvalves 3-34 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations andsupportsshallbedesignedandinstalledsotheywillnotbedisengagedby movement ofthesupporting piping. (52)(Page556,SectionG2421.1).SectionG2421.1isherebyamendedtoaddasecond paragraph andexceptionasfollows: G2421.1Pressureregulators .Accesstoregulatorsshallcomplywiththe requirementsfor accessto appliancesasspecifiedin SectionM1305. Exception :Apassagewayorlevelservicespaceisnotrequiredwhentheregulatoris capableof beingservicedandremovedthroughtherequiredattic opening. (53)(Page582,SectionG2439.5).SectionG2439.5isherebyamendedtoaddasentence asfollows: G2439.5 Thesizeofductshallnotbereducedalongitsdevelopedlengthnoratthe point oftermination. (54)(Page 585, SectionG2445.2). SectionG2445.2is herebyamended asfollows: G2445.2(621.2)Prohibiteduse .Oneormoreunventedroomheatersshallnotbe usedasthesolesourceofcomfort heatingin a dwelling unit. Exception :Existingapprovedunventedheatersmaycontinuetobeusedindwelling units,inaccordancewiththecodeprovisionsin effectwheninstalled,when approved bytheCodeOfficialunlessanunsafeconditionisdeterminedtoexistasdescribedin International FuelGasCode Section108.7. (55)(Page 586, SectionG2448.1.1). SectionG2448.1.1ishereby amended asfollows: G2448.1.1(624.1.1)Installationrequirements .Therequirementsforwaterheaters relativetoaccess,sizing,reliefvalves,drainpansandscaldprotectionshallbein accordancewiththis code. (56)(Page 589, Section P2503.4). Section P2503.4is herebyamended asfollows: P2503.4Buildingsewertesting .Thebuildingsewershallbetested(bulkofsection unchanged)testingwithnotlessthana4-foot(1220mm)headofwaterandbeable tomaintainsuchpressurefor 15 minutes. .SectionP2503.5.1isherebyamendedtochange (57)(Page589,SectionP2503.5.1) dimension notedinitem #1 and add a secondparagraphtoitem #1 asfollows: P2503.5.1Item#1.Watertest .Eachsectionshallbefilledwithwatertoapointnot lessthan 4feet(1220mm) abovethehighest(remainder of paragraphunchanged) (58)(Page 591, Section P2603.2.1). Section P2603.2.1ishereby amended asfollows: P2603.2.1Protectionagainstphysicaldamage .Inconcealedlocations(bulkof sectionunchanged)Protectiveshieldplatesshallbeaminimumof.062-inch-thick 3-35 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations (1.6mm)steel,andshallcovertheareasofthepipewherethememberisnotchedor bored. (59)(Page 591, Section P2603.6.1). Section P2603.6.1ishereby amended asfollows: P2603.6.1Sewerdepth .Buildingsewersshallbeaminimumof12inches(304mm) belowgrade. (60)(Page597SectionP2709.2).SectionP2709.2isherebyamendedtoaddanexception asfollows: P2709.2Construction . Exception :Showers designedtocomplywithICC/ANSIA117.1. (61)(Page 598 Section P2709.5). Section P2709.5is hereby added asfollows: P2709.5Testing .Showerreceptorsshallbetestedforwatertightnessbyfillingwith watertotheleveloftheroughthreshold.Thedrainshallbepluggedinamannerso that bothsidesof pansshall be subjectedtothetest atthe pointwhereitisclampedto thedrain. (62)(Page 599, Section P2717.2). Section P2717.2is herebyamended asfollows: P2717.2Sink,dishwasherandfoodgrinder .Thecombineddischargefromasink dishwasher,andwastegrinderispermittedtodischargethroughasingle1.5inch(38 mm)trap.Thedischargepipefromthedishwashershallbeincreasedtoaminimum of0.75inch(19.1mm)indiameterandshallconnectwithawyefittingbetweenthe dischargeofthefood-wastegrinderandthetrapinletortotheheadofthefood grinder.Dishwashing equipmentshalldischargetothedrainagesystemthrough by an approvedairgapfitting. (63)(Page601,SectionP2801.5.2).SectionP2801.5.2isherebyamendedtoaddasecond paragraph asfollows: P2801.5.2Pandraintermination .Forwaterheatersinstalledingarages,thepan drainmayterminatetothe garagefloorthatisslopedto draintothe outside. (64)(Page601,SectionP2801.6).SectionP2801.6isherebyamendedtoaddtwo exceptionsasfollows: Exception : 1.Elevationoftheignitionsourceisnotrequiredforwaterheatersthatarelisted asflammablevaporresistant andforinstallationwithoutelevation. 2.Electricwater heater 3-36 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations (65)(Page 605, Section P2902.5.3). Section P2902.5.3ishereby amended asfollows: P2905.5.3Lawnirrigationsystems .Thepotablewatersupplysystemtolawn irrigationsystemsshallbeprotectedagainstbackflowbyanatmospheric-type vacuumbreaker,apressuretypevacuumbreaker,adouble-checkassemblyora reducedpressure principlebackflowpreventer(remainderofsection unchanged) (66)(Page 631, Section P3005.2.6). Section P3005.2.6ishereby amended asfollows: P3005.2.6Upperterminal .Eachhorizontaldrainshallbeprovidedwithacleanout atitsupperterminal. Exception :Cleanoutsmaybeomittedonahorizontaldrainlessthanfive(5)feet (1524mm)inlength unlesssuchlineisservingsinksor urinals. (67)(Page 637, Section P3111). Section P3111is herebyamended asfollows: P3111Combinationwaste and ventsystem .(delete) (68)(Page 638, Section P3112.2). Section P3112.2is herebyamended asfollows: P3112.2Installation .Trapsforislandsinksandsimilarequipmentshallberoughed inabovethefloorandmaybeventedbyextendingtheventashighaspossible,but notlessthanthedrainboardheightandthenreturningitdownwardandconnectingit tothehorizontalsinkdrainimmediatelydownstreamfromtheverticalfixturedrain. Thereturnventshallbeconnectedtothehorizontaldrainthroughawye-branch fitting and shall,inaddition, be providedwith afootventtaken offtheverticalfixture ventbymeansofawye-branchimmediatelybelowthefloorandextendingtothe nearestpartitionandthenthroughtherooftotheopenairormaybeconnectedto otherventsatapointnotlessthansix(6)inches(152mm)abovethefloodlevelrim ofthefixturesserved.Drainagefittingsshallbeusedonallpartsoftheventbelow thefloorlevelandaminimumslopeofone-quarter(1/4)inchperfoot(20.9mm/m) backtothedrainshallbemaintained.Thereturnbendusedunderthedrainboard shallbeaone(1)piecefittingoranassemblyofaforty-five(45)degree(0.79 radius),aninety(90)degree(1.6radius)andaforty-five(45)degree(0.79radius) elbowintheordernamed.PipesizingshallbeaselsewhererequiredinthisCode. Theislandsinkdrain,upstreamofthereturnvent,shallservenootherfixtures.An accessible cleanoutshall beinstalledinthevertical portionofthefootvent. (69)(Page645,PartVIII-Electrical).PartVIII-Electrical(Chapters34through43)is hereby amended asfollows: (Delete),codereferenceshallbeaccordingto2011editionofNationalElectrical Code asadopted. 3-37 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations (70)(Page749,AppendixAthroughQ).AppendixAthroughQisherebyamendedas follows: AppendixAthroughQareforreferenceonlyasadoptedandamendedbyother codes. (Ordinance2004-23,sec.IV,adopted8/30/04;2006Code,ch.3,sec.4.02;Ordinance2012-28, sec. 2,ex.A,adopted 12/10/12;Ordinance adoptingCode) Secs. 3.03.103–3.03.150Reserved * Division 4. ElectricalCode Sec. 3.03.151Adoption The2011editionoftheNationalElectricalCodeoftheNationalFireProtectionAssociation,as hereinafteramended,isfromtheeffectivedatehereof,herebyadoptedastheelectricalcodeof thetown.OnecopyofsuchNationalElectricalCodeisincorporated hereinbyreferenceandshall havebeenfiledforpermanentrecordandinspectionintheofficeofthetownsecretary. (Ordinance2004-24,sec.III,adopted8/30/04;2006Code,ch.3,sec.5.01;Ordinance2012-35, sec. 2,ex.A,adopted 12/10/12) Sec. 3.03.152Amendments AmendmentstotheNationalElectricalCodeadoptedhereinareasfollows: (1)(Page 26, Article100).Article100, PartI; amendthefollowing definition: IntersystemBondingTermination .Adevicethatprovidesameansforconnecting bondingconductorsforcommunicationsystemsandothersystemssuchasmetallic gas pipingsystemstothegrounding electrodesystem. (2)(Page 34, Article110.2).Article 110.2;changethefollowingtoreadasfollows: 110.2 .TheconductorsandequipmentrequiredorpermittedbythisCodeshallbe acceptableonlyifapproved.Approvalofequipmentmaybeevidentbylistingand labelingofequipmentbyaNationallyRecognizedTestingLab(NRTL)witha certificationmarkofthatlaboratoryoraqualifiedthirdpartyinspectionagency approved bytheAHJ. Exception :Unlistedequipmentthatisrelocatedtoanotherlocationwithina jurisdictionorisfieldmodifiedissubjecttotheapprovalbytheAHJ.Thisapproval maybebyafieldevaluationbyaNRTLorqualifiedthirdpartyinspectionagency approved bytheAHJ. Manufacturer’sself-certificationofanyequipmentshallnotbeusedasabasisfor approvalbytheAHJ. * Statelawreferences– NationalElectricalCodeadoptedasmunicipalresidentialandcommercial electricalcode,V.T.C.A.,LocalGovernmentCode,sec.214.214;TexasElectricalSafetyandLicensing Act,V.T.C.A.,OccupationsCode,ch.1305. 3-38 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations InformationalNote:See90.7,ExaminationofEquipmentforSafety,and110.3, Examination,Identification,Installation,andUseofEquipment.Seedefinitionsof Approved,Identified, Labeled, and Listed. (3)(Page78,Article230.2(A)).Article230.2(A)isherebyamendedtoaddasixth SpecialCondition asfollows: 230.2Numberofservices .(A)#6.Insupplyingelectricalservicetomultifamily dwellings,twoormorelateralsoroverheadservicedropsshallbepermittedtoa buildingwhen bothofthefollowing conditionsaremet: a.Thebuildinghassixormoreindividualgangmetersandallmetersaregrouped atthesamelocation. b.Eachlateralor overheadservice droporiginatesfromthesame point ofservice. (4)(Page84,Article230.71(A)).Article230.71(A)isherebyamendedtoaddan exception asfollows: 230.71Maximum numberof disconnects . Exception:Multi-occupantBuildings.Individualservicedisconnectingmeansis limitedtosixforeachoccupant.Thenumberofindividualdisconnectsatone locationmay exceed six. (5)(Page 98, Article240.91).Article 240.91;deletetheArticle. (6)(Page111,Article250.52).Article250.52isherebyamendedtoaddaparagraphas follows: 250.52Groundingelectrodes .(A)ElectrodesPermittedforGrounding.Wherea metalundergroundwaterpipe,asdescribedinitem(a),isnotpresent,amethodof grounding asspecifiedin(b)through(d) belowshall be used. (7)(Page 141, Article 300.11).Article 300.11;addthefollowing exception: Exception :Ceilinggridsupportwiresmaybeusedforstructuralsupportswhenthe associatedwiringislocatedinthatarea,notmorethantworacewaysorcables supported perwire,with amaximum nominalmetricdesignation16(tradesize 1/2"). .Article300.11(A)(1)isherebyamendedas (8)(Page141,Article300.11(A)(1)) follows: 300.11 Securing and supporting . (A)Securedin Place. (1)Fire-RatedAssemblies.Wiringlocatedwithinthecavityofafire-rated floor-ceilingorroof-ceilingassemblyshallnotbesecuredto,or supportedby,theceilingassembly,includingtheceilingsupportwires 3-39 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations unlesstestedaspartofafire-ratedassembly.Anindependentmeansof securesupport(text unchanged) arepartofthefire-rated design. (delete exception) (9)(Page141,Article300.11(A)(2)).Article300.11(A)(2)isherebyamendedas follows: 300.11 Securing and supporting . (A)Securedin Place. (2)Non-Fire-RatedAssemblies.Wiringlocatedwithinthecavityofanon- fire-ratedfloor-ceilingorroof-ceilingassemblyshallnotbesecuredto, orsupportedby,theceilingassembly,includingthe ceilingsupportwires unlessauthorizedby,andinstalledin accordancewith,theceilingsystem manufacturer’sinstructions.Anindependentmeansofsecuresupport shall beprovided. (delete existing exception) Addexception:Fromthelastpointofindependentsupportorbaseforconnections within an accessible ceilingtoluminaries(s)(lightingfixture(s))or equipment,branch circuitorfixturewhipwiringshallbeallowedtobesupportedbytheceilingsupport wires. (10)(Page 153, Article 310.15(B)(7)).Article 310.15(B)(7)ishereby amended asfollows: 310.15(B)(7)120/240-volt,3wire,single-phasedwellingservicesandfeeders .For dwellingunits,conductors,aslistedinTable310.15(B)(7),shallbe(textunchanged) conductors.Thegroundedconductorshallbepermittedtobesmallerthanthe ungroundedconductors,providedtherequirementsofSection215.2,220.61and 230.42aremet.This Sectionshallnotbe usedinconjunctionwith Section 220.82. .Article 334.10ishereby amendedasfollows: (11)(Page 196, Article 334.10) 334.10Usespermitted .TypeNM,TypeNMC,andTypeNMScablesshallbe permittedto be usedinthefollowing: (1)One-andtwo-family dwellings. (2)In anymultifamily dwelling not exceedingthreefloors abovegrade. Exception:Anadditionallevelshallbepermittedinmultifamilydwellings wheretheentirestructureisprotectedthroughoutbyanapprovedautomatic sprinklersystem. (3)Otherstructures not exceeding 3 storiesin height. Note:Inparagraph,2and3above:Forthepurposeofthisarticle,thefirstfloorofa buildingshallbethatfloorthathas50percentormoreoftheexteriorwallsurface 3-40 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations arealevelwithorabovefinishedgrade.Oneadditionallevelthatisthefirstleveland notdesignedforhumanhabitationandusedonlyforvehicleparking,storage,or similaruseshallbe permitted. (12)(Page196,Article334.12(A)).Article334.12(A)isherebyamendedtoaddan eleventhrestrictionasfollows: 334.12(A)(11).Innonresidentialmetalframestructures . (13)(Page 373, Article 500.8(A)(3)).Article 500.8(A)(3)is hereby amended asfollows: 500.8Equipment .Article500.8(A)(3);changetoread asfollows: 500.8Equipment .Articles500through504requireequipmentconstructionand installationstandardsthatensuresafeperformanceunderconditionsofproperuse andmaintenance. InformationalNoteNo. 1:Itisimportantthatinspectionauthoritiesandusers exercisemorethan ordinary carewithregardtoinstallation and maintenance. InformationalNoteNo. 2: Sincethereisnoconsistentrelationshipbetweenexplosion properties andignitiontemperature,thetwo areindependentrequirements. InformationalNoteNo. 3:Lowambientconditionsrequirespecialconsideration. Explosionproofordust-ignitionproofequipmentmaynotbesuitableforuseat temperatureslowerthan-25°C(-13°F)unlesstheyareidentifiedforlow-temperature service.However,atlowambienttemperatures,flammableconcentrationsofvapors maynotexistinalocationclassifiedasClassI,Division1atnormalambient temperature. (A)Suitability.Suitabilityofidentifiedequipmentshallbedeterminedbyoneof thefollowing: (1)Equipmentlisting orlabeling (2)Evidenceofequipmentevaluationfromaqualifiedtestinglaboratoryor inspectionagency concernedwithproductevaluation. (3)Evidenceacceptabletotheauthorityhavingjurisdictionsuchasa manufacturer’sself-evaluationoranengineeringjudgmentsignedand sealed by a qualifiedLicensed ProfessionalEngineer. InformationalNote:Additionaldocumentationforequipmentmayinclude certificatesdemonstratingcompliancewithapplicableequipmentstandards, indicatingspecialconditionsofuse,andotherpertinentinformation.Guidelinesfor certificatesmaybefoundinANSI/ISA12.00.02,CertificateStandardforAEx EquipmentforHazardous(Classified) Locations. 3-41 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations (14)(Page 401, Article 505.7(A)).Article 505.7(A)changedtoreadasfollows: 505.7Specialprecaution .Article505requiresequipmentconstructionand installationthatensuressafeperformanceunderconditionsofproperuseand maintenance. InformationalNoteNo. 1:Itisimportantthatinspectionauthoritiesandusers exercisemorethanordinarycarewithregardtotheinstallationandmaintenanceof electricalequipmentinhazardous(classified)locations. InformationalNoteNo. 2:Lowambientconditionsrequirespecialconsideration. Electricalequipmentdependingontheprotectiontechniquesdescribedby505.8(A) maynotbesuitableforuseattemperatureslowerthan-20°C(-4°F)unlesstheyare identifiedforuseatlowertemperatures.However,atlowambienttemperatures, flammableconcentrationsofvaporsmaynotexistinalocationclassifiedClassI, Zones 0, 1, or2 at normalambienttemperature. (A)ImplementationofZoneClassificationSystem.Classificationofareas, engineeringanddesign,selectionofequipmentandwiringmethods, installation,andinspectionshallbeperformedbyaqualifiedLicensed ProfessionalEngineer. (15)(Page 522, Article 600.21(E)).Article 600.21(E)is hereby amended asfollows: 600.21Ballasts,transformers, and electronicpowersupplies . (E)AtticandSoffittLocations.Ballasts,transformers,andelectronicpower suppliesshallbepermittedtobelocatedinatticsandsoffitts,providedthereis an access dooratleast900mm by 600mm(3ft by 2 ft) anda passageway of at least900mm(3ft)highby600mm(2ft)widewithasuitablepermanent walkwayatleast600mm(2ft)wideextendingfromthepointofentrytoeach component. .Article680.25(A)changedtoreadasfollows: (16)(Page 583, Article 680.25(A)) 680.25Feeders .Theseprovisionsshallapplytoanyfeederonthesupplysideof panelboardssupplyingbranchcircuitsforpoolequipmentcoveredinPartIIofthis articleandontheloadsideoftheserviceequipmentorthesourceofaseparately derivedsystem. . (A)WiringMethods (1)Feeders.Feedersshallbeinstalledinrigidmetalconduitorintermediate metalconduit.Thefollowingwiringmethodsshallbepermittedifnot subjecttophysical damage: (1)Liquidtightflexible nonmetallicconduit (2)Rigid polyvinyl chloride conduit (3)Reinforcedthermosettingresinconduit 3-42 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations (4)Electricalmetallictubingwhereinstalled on orwithina building (5)Electrical nonmetallictubingwhereinstalledwithin a building (6)TypeMCcablewhereinstalledwithinabuildingandifnotsubject to corrosive environment (7)Nonmetallic-sheathed cable (8)Type SE cable Exception:Anexistingfeederbetweenanexistingremotepanelboardandservice equipmentArticle\[sic\]shallbepermittedtoruninflexiblemetalconduitoran approvedcableassemblythatincludesanequipmentgroundingconductorwithinits outersheath.The equipment grounding conductorshall complywith 250.24(A)(5). (Ordinance2004-24,sec.IV,adopted8/30/04;2006Code,ch.3,sec.5.02;Ordinance2012-35, sec. 2,ex.A,adopted 12/10/12) Secs. 3.03.153–3.03.200Reserved * Division 5.MechanicalCode Sec. 3.03.201Adoption The2009editionoftheInternationalMechanicalCodeoftheInternationalCodeCouncilas hereinafteramended,isfromtheeffectivedatehereof,herebyadoptedasthemechanicalcodeof thetown.OnecopyofsuchInternationalMechanicalCodeisincorporatedhereinbyreference andshallhavebeenfiledforpermanentrecordandinspectionintheofficeofthetownsecretary. (Ordinance2004-25,sec.III,adopted8/30/04;2006Code,ch.3,sec.6.01;Ordinance2012-30, sec. 2,ex.A,adopted 12/10/12) Sec. 3.03.202Amendments AmendmentstotheInternationalMechanicalCodeadoptedhereinare asfollows: (1)(Page 1, Section 102.8). Section 102.8is hereby amended asfollows: 102.8Referencedcodesandstandards .Thecodesandstandardsreferencedherein shallbethosethatarelistedinChapter15andsuchcodes,whenspecificallyadopted, andstandardsshallbeconsideredpartoftherequirementsofthiscodetothe prescribedextentofeachsuchreference.Wheredifferencesoccurbetween provisionsofthiscodeandthereferencedstandards,theprovisionsofthiscodeshall apply.Wheneveramendmentshavebeenadoptedtothereferencedcodesand standards,eachreferencetosaidcodeandstandardshallbeconsideredtoreference theamendmentsaswell.AnyreferencetoNFPA70ortheICCElectricalCodeshall meantheElectricalCodeas adopted. * Statelawreference– AirConditioning andRefrigerationContractorLicenseLaw,V.T.C.A.,Occupations Code,ch.1302. 3-43 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations (2)(Page 3, Section 106.4.1).Section 106.4.1ishereby amended asfollows: 106.4.1Approved construction documents .(delete) (3)(Page 4, Section 106.4.6).Section 106.4.6ishereby amended asfollows: 106.4.6Retentionof construction documents .(deletelastsentence) (4)(Page5Sections106.5.2and106.5.3).Sections106.5.2and106.5.3arehereby amended asfollows: 106.5.2Feeschedule .Thefeesforallmechanicalworkshallbeasadoptedby resolutionofthegoverningbody ofthejurisdiction. 106.5.3Feerefunds .Thecodeofficialshallestablishapolicyforauthorizing refunding offees.(deletebalanceofsection) (5)Section 109is adoptedassetforthinthe 2009 InternationalMechanicalCode. (6)(Page 20, Section 302.3).Section 302.3is hereby amendedasfollows: 302.3Cutting,notchingandboringofwoodframing .Whenpermittedbythe InternationalBuildingCodeortheInternationalResidentialCode,cutting,notching andboringofwoodframingmembersshallcomplywithSections302.3.1through 302.3.4. .Section304.3isherebyamendedtoaddanexceptionas (7)(Page21,Section304.3) follows: 304.3Elevationofignitionsource . Exception :Elevationoftheignitionsourceisnotrequiredforwaterheatersthatare listedasflammablevaporresistantandforinstallationwithoutelevation. (8)(Page 22, Section 304.6).Section 304.6is hereby amendedasfollows: 304.6Private garages .(delete) (9)(Page 23, Section 306.3).Section 306.3is hereby amendedasfollows: 306.3Appliancesinattics .Atticscontainingappliancesrequiringaccessshallbe provided(bulkofparagraphunchanged)fromtheopeningtotheappliance.The passagewayshallhavecontinuousunobstructedsolidflooringnotlessthan30inches (762mm)wide.Alevelservicespacenotlessthan30inches(762mm)deepand30 inches(762mm)wideshallbepresentatthefrontorservicesideoftheappliance. Theclearaccessopeningdimensionsshallbeaminimumof20inchesby30inches (508mm by762mm),orlargerwheresuchdimensionsarenotlargeenoughtoallow 3-44 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations removalofthelargestappliance.Asaminimum,accesstotheatticspaceof residentialusesshallbeprovided by one ofthefollowing: 1.A permanentstair. 2.A pulldownstairwith a minimum 300 lb(36kg) capacity. 3.An access doorfrom an upperfloorlevel. 4.Anaccesspanelmaybeusedinlieuofitems1,2,and3,withpriorapproval fromthe codeofficialdueto building conditions. Exception :Thepassagewayandlevelservicespacearenotrequiredwherethe applianceis capableof beingserviced andremovedthroughtherequiredopening. (10)(Page 24, Section 306.5).Section 306.5is hereby amendedasfollows: 306.5Equipmentandappliancesonroofsorelevatedstructures .Where equipmentandappliancesrequiringaccessareinstalledonroofsorelevated structuresatanaggregateheightexceeding16feet(4877mm),suchaccessshallbe providedbyapermanentapprovedmeansofaccess.Permanentexteriorladders providingroofaccessneednotextendcloserthan12feet(2438mm)tothefinish gradeorfloorlevelbelowandshallextendtotheequipmentandapplianceslevel servicespace.Suchaccessshallnotrequireclimbingoverobstructionsgreaterthan 30inches(762mm)highorwalkingonroofshavingaslopegreaterthan4units verticalin12unitshorizontal(33percentslope).Areceptacleoutletshallbe providedatorneartheequipmentandappliancelocationinaccordancewiththe ElectricalCode.Onroofshavingslopesgreaterthan4unitsverticalin12units horizontal,acatwalkatleast16inchesinwidthwithsubstantialcleatsspacednot morethan16inchesapartshallbeprovidedfromtheroofaccesstotheworking platform attheappliance(remainderofsection unchanged). (11)(Page 24, Section 306.5.1).Section 306.5.1; changetoreadasfollows: 306.5.1Slopedroofs .Whereappliances,equipment,fansorothercomponentsthat requireserviceareinstalledonroofshavingslopesgreaterthan4unitsverticalin12 unitshorizontalandhavinganedgemorethan30inches(762mm)abovegradeat suchedge,acatwalkatleast16inchesinwidthwithsubstantialcleatsspacednot morethan16inchesapartshallbeprovidedfromtheroofaccesstoalevelplatform attheappliance.Thelevel platformshall beprovided oneachsideoftheapplianceto whichaccessisrequiredforservice,repairormaintenance.Theplatformshallbenot lessthan30inches(762mm)inanydimensionandshallbeprovidedwithguards. Theguardsshallextendnotlessthan42inches(1067mm)abovetheplatform,shall beconstructedsoastopreventthepassageofa21-inch-diameter(533mm)sphere andshallcomplywiththeloadingrequirementsforguardsspecifiedinthe InternationalBuildingCode. .Section306.6,306.6.1ishereby added asfollows: (12)(Page 24, Section 306.6, 306.6.1) 306.6Waterheatersabovegroundorfloor .Whenthemezzanineorplatformin whichawaterheaterisinstalledismorethaneight(8)feet(2438mm)abovethe 3-45 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations groundorfloorlevel,itshallbemadeaccessiblebyastairwayorpermanentladder fastenedtothe building. Exception :Amax10-gallonwaterheater(orlargerwithapproval)iscapableof beingaccessedthroughalay-inceilingandawaterheaterisinstalledisnotmore thanten(10)feet(3048mm)abovethegroundorfloorlevelandmaybereached with aportableladder. Section306.6.1 Wheneverthemezzanineorplatformisnotadequatelylightedor accesstoareceptacleoutletisnotobtainablefromthemainlevel,lightinganda receptacle outletshall beprovidedinaccordancewithSection 306.3.1. (13)(Page 24, Section 307.2.1).Section 307.2.1ishereby amended asfollows: 307.2.1Condensatedisposal .Condensatefromallcoolingcoilsandevaporators shallbeconveyedfromthedrainpanoutlettoanapprovedplaceofdisposal. Condensateshallnotdischargeintoastreet,alley,sidewalk,rooftoporotherareasso astocause anuisance. (14)(Page 25, Section 307.2.2).Section 307.2.2ishereby amended asfollows: 307.2.2Drainpipematerialsandsizes .Componentsofthecondensatedisposal systemshallbecastiron,galvanizedsteel,copper,cross-linkedpolyethylene, polybutylene,polyethylene,ABC,CPVCorschedule80PVCpipeortubingwhen exposedtoultravioletlight.Allcomponentsshallbeselectedforthepressure, temperature,andexposurerating oftheinstallation.(remainder unchanged). .Section307.2.3,item2isherebyamendedtoreadas (15)(Page25,Section307.2.3) follows: 307.2.3Auxiliaryandsecondarydrainsystems .Item#2.Discharge,asnoted,shall betoaconspicuouspointofdisposaltoalertoccupantsintheeventofastoppageof thedrain.However,theconspicuouspointshallnotcreateahazardsuchasdripping over a walkingsurface or other areassoastocreate anuisance. (16)(Page30,Section403.2.1).Section403.2.1isherebyamendedtoaddanitem#5as follows: 403.2.1Recirculationofair .Item#5.Toiletroomswithinprivatedwellingsthat containonlyawatercloset,lavatoryorcombinationthereofmaybeventilatedwith anapprovedmechanicalrecirculatingfanorsimilardevicedesignedtoremoveodors fromtheair. (17)(Page33,Table403.3).Table403.3isherebyamendedtochangewordingof footnote “g” asfollows: 403.3Requiredoutdoorventilationair(footnoteg) .Transferairpermittedin accordancewithSection403.2.1.Toiletroomswithinprivatedwellingsthatcontain onlyawatercloset,lavatoryorcombinationthereofmaybeventilatedwithan approvedmechanicalrecirculatingfanorsimilardevicedesignedtoremoveodors fromtheair. 3-46 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations (18)(Page37,Section501.2).Section501.2isherebyamendedtoaddathirdexception asfollows: 501.2Outdoordischarge .Exception#3-Toiletroomexhaustductsmayterminate in a warehouseorshopareawheninfiltration ofoutside airispresent. (19)(Page44,Section504.6).Section504.6isherebyamendedtoaddasentenceatthe end ofthe paragraphasfollows: 504.6Domesticclothesdryerducts .Thesizeofductshallnotbereducedalongits developedlengthnoratthepoint oftermination. (20)(Page 66, Section 607.2.2).Section 607.2.2ishereby amended asfollows: 607.2.2Hazardousexhaustducts .Hazardousexhaustductsystemsshallextend directlytotheexteriorofthebuildingandshallnotextendintoorthroughductsand plenums.Penetrationofstructuralelementsshallconformtothissectionandthe InternationalBuildingCodeexceptthatfiredampersarenotrequiredatpenetration offire-resistance-ratedassemblies. (21)(Page 67, Section 607.5.1).Section 607.5.1ishereby amended asfollows: 607.5.1Firewalls .Ductsandairtransferopeningspermittedinfirewallsin accordancewithSection705.11oftheInternationalBuildingCodeshallbeprotected withapprovedfiredampersinstalledinaccordancewiththeirlisting.Forhazardous exhaustsystemssee Section 510.1 - 510.9 IMC. (22)(Page121AppendixAthroughB).AppendixAthroughBisherebyamendedas follows: AppendixAthroughBareforreferenceonlyasadoptedandamendedbyother codes. (Ordinance2004-25,sec.IV,adopted8/30/04;2006Code,ch.3,sec.6.02;Ordinance2012-30, sec. 2,ex.A,adopted 12/10/12) Secs. 3.03.203–3.03.250Reserved * Division 6.PlumbingCode Sec. 3.03.251Adoption The2009edition,oftheInternationalPlumbingCodeoftheInternationalCodeCouncil,as hereinafteramended,isfromtheeffectivedatehereof,herebyadoptedastheplumbingcodeof thetown.OnecopyofsuchInternationalPlumbingCodeisincorporatedhereinbyreferenceand * Statelawreferences– Authoritytoregulatesewersandplumbing,V.T.C.A.,LocalGovernmentCode, secs.214.012and214.013;authoritytoregulateplumbing,V.T.C.A.,OccupationsCode,sec.1301.551; PlumbingLicenseLaw,V.T.C.A.,OccupationsCode,ch.1301;adoptionofplumbingcodesand amendmentofcodesbymunicipality,V.T.C.A.,OccupationsCode,sec.1301.255. 3-47 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations shallhavebeenfiledforpermanentrecordandinspectionintheofficeofthetownsecretary. (Ordinance2004-26,sec.III,adopted8/30/04;2006Code,ch.3,sec.7.01;Ordinance2012-29, sec. 2,ex.A,adopted 12/10/12) Sec. 3.03.252Amendments AmendmentstotheInternationalPlumbingCode adoptedhereinareasfollows: (1)(PageXII,TableofContents,Chapter7,Section714).Tableofcontents,Chapter7, Section714isherebyamendedasfollowsSection714.EngineeredDrainageDesign, Page 67. (2)(Page1,Section101.2).Section101.2isherebyamendedtochangewordingin exceptions 1and 2asfollows: 101.2 Scope (Paragraph unchanged) Exceptions : 1.Detachedone-andtwo-familydwellings(unchanged)InternationalResidential Code asadopted. 2.Plumbingsystemsinexistingbuildings(unchanged)InternationalExisting BuildingCodeortheprovisionsforexistingbuildingsintheInternational BuildingCode asadopted. (3)(Page 1, Section 102.8). Section 102.8is hereby amended asfollows: 102.8Referencedcodesandstandards .Thecodesandstandardsreferencedinthis codeshallbethosethatarelistedinChapter13andsuchcodes,whenspecifically adopted, and standardsshall be considered partoftherequirements ofthiscodetothe prescribed extentofsuchreference.Wheretherequirementsofreferencestandardsor manufacturer’sinstallationinstructionsdonotconformtominimumprovisionsof thiscode,theprovisionsofthecodeshallapply.Wheneveramendmentshavebeen adoptedtothereferencedcodesandstandards,eachreferencetosaidcodeand standardshallbeconsideredtoreferencetheamendmentsaswell.Anyreferenceto NFPA 70 ortheICCElectricalCodeshallmeantheElectricalCodeas adopted. (4)(Page 4, Section 106.5.6).Section 106.5.6ishereby amended asfollows: 106.5.6Retentionof construction documents .(deletelastsentence) (5)(Page5,Sections106.6.2and106.6.3).Sections106.6.2and106.6.3arehereby amended asfollows: 106.6.2Feeschedule .Thefeesforallplumbingworkshallbeasadoptedby resolutionofthegoverningbody ofthejurisdiction. 106.6.3Feerefunds .Thecodeofficialshallestablishapolicyfortherefundingof fees.(Delete balanceofsection). 3-48 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations (6)Section 109is adoptedassetforthinthe 2009 International PlumbingCode. (7)(Page 18, Section 305.6.1).Section 305.6.1ishereby amended asfollows: 305.6.1Sewerdepth .Buildingsewersshallbeaminimumof12inches(304mm) belowgrade. (8)(Page 18, Section 305.9).Section 305.9is hereby amendedasfollows: 305.9Protectionofcomponentsofplumbingsystem .Componentsofaplumbing systeminstalledwithin3feetalongalleyways,driveways,parkinggaragesorother locationsinamannerinwhichtheywouldbeexposedtodamageshallberecessed intothewall or otherwiseprotectedin anapprovedmanner. (9)(Page 20, Section 310.4).Section 310.4is hereby amendedasfollows: 310.4 Watercloset compartment .(delete) (10)(Page 21, Section 312.2).Section 312.2is hereby amendedasfollows: 312.2Drainageandventwatertest .(Bulkofsectionunchanged)butnosection shallbetestedwithlessthana4-foot(1220mm)headofwater.(unchangedtext) shallhavebeensubmittedtoatestofnotlessthan4-foot(1220mm)headofwater (Balanceofsectionunchanged) (11)(Page 22, Section 312.10.1). Section312.10.1ishereby amended asfollows: 312.10.1Inspections .Annualinspectionsshallbemadeofallbackflowprevention assembliesandairgapstodeterminewhethertheyareoperable.Intheabsenceof localprovisions,the ownerisresponsibletoensurethattestingis performed. (12)(Page 22, Section 312.10.2). Section312.10.2ishereby amended asfollows: 312.10.2Testing .Reducedpressureprinciplebackflowpreventerassemblies,double checkvalveassemblies,doubledetectorcheckvalveassembliesandpressurevacuum breaker assembliesshall betested atthetime ofinstallation,immediately afterrepairs orrelocationandatleastannually.Thetestingprocedureshallbeperformedin accordancewithapplicablelocalprovisions.Intheabsenceoflocalprovisions,the ownerisresponsibletoensurethattestingisdoneinaccordancewithoneofthe followingstandards: (listofstandards unchanged) (13)(Page 22, Section 314.2.1).Section 314.2.1ishereby amended asfollows: 314.2.1Condensatedisposal .Condensatefromallcoolingcoilsandevaporators shallbeconveyedfromthedrainpanoutlettoanapprovedplaceofdisposal...{text unchanged}...Condensateshallnotdischargeinapubliclyexposedareasuchasinto astreet,alley,sidewalk,rooftop orotherareassoasto cause a nuisance. 3-49 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations (14)(Page 22, Section 314.2.2).Section 314.2.2ishereby amended asfollows: 314.2.2Drainpipematerialsandsizes .Componentsofthecondensatedisposal systemshallbecastiron,galvanizedsteel,copper,cross-linkedpolyethylene, polyethylene,ABS,CPVCorSchedule80PVCpipeortubingwhenexposedto ultravioletlight.Allcomponentsshallbeselectedforthepressure,temperature,and exposurerating oftheinstallation.(Remainder unchanged) (15)(Page25,Section401.1).Section401.1isherebyamendedtoaddasentenceas follows: 401.1Scope .TheprovisionsofthisChapteraremeanttoworkincoordinationwith theprovisionsoftheBuildingCode.Shouldanyconflictsarisebetweenthetwo chapters,theCodeOfficialshall determinewhich provision applies. (16)(Page 25, Section 403.1).Section 403.1is hereby amendedasfollows: 403.1Minimumnumberoffixtures .Plumbingfixturesshallbeprovidedforthe type of occupancy and intheminimum number asfollows: 1.AssemblyOccupancies:Atleastonedrinkingfountainshallbeprovidedat eachfloorlevelin anapprovedlocation. Exception:Adrinkingfountainneednotbeprovidedinadrinkingordining establishment. 2.GroupsA,B,F,H,I,MandSOccupancies:Buildingsorportionsthereof wherepersonsareemployedshallbeprovidedwithatleastonewaterclosetfor eachsexexceptas providedforin Section 403.2. 3.GroupEOccupancies:ShallbeprovidedwithfixturesasshowninTable 403.1. 4.GroupROccupancies:ShallbeprovidedwithfixturesasshowninTable 403.1. Itisrecommended,butnotrequired,thattheminimumnumberoffixturesprovided alsocomplywiththenumbershowninTable403.1.Typesofoccupanciesnotshown inTable403.1shallbeconsideredindividuallybytheCodeOfficial.Thenumberof occupantsshallbedeterminedbytheInternationalBuildingCode.Occupancy classificationshallbe determinedin accordancewiththeInternationalBuildingCode. (17)(Page 28, Section 403.1.3).Section 403.1.3ishereby added asfollows: 403.1.3Finishmaterial .FinishmaterialsshallcomplywithSection1209ofthe InternationalBuildingCode. (18)(Page 29, Section 405.6).Section 405.6is hereby amendedasfollows: 405.6Plumbinginmental health centers .(delete) 3-50 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations (19)(Page 30, Section 409.2).Section 409.2is hereby amendedasfollows: 409.2Waterconnection .Thewatersupplytoacommercialdishwashingmachine shallbeprotectedagainstbackflowbyanairgaporbackflowpreventerin accordancewith Section 608. (20)(Page 30, Section 410.1).Section 410.1is hereby amendedasfollows: 410.1Approval .DrinkingfountainsshallconformtoASMEA112.19.1,ASMEA 112.19.2orASME112.19.9,andwater coolersshallconformtoAR11010.Drinking fountains andwatercoolersshall conformtoNSF61,Section 9. Exception :Adrinkingfountainneednotbeprovidedinadrinkingordining establishment. (21)(Page 30, Section 412.4).Section 412.4is hereby amendedasfollows: 412.4Requiredlocation .Floordrainsshallbeinstalledinthefollowing areas. 1.Inpubliccoin-operatedlaundriesandinthecentralwashingfacilitiesof multiplefamilydwellings,theroomscontainingtheautomaticclotheswashers shall beprovidedwithfloor drainslocatedtoreadily draintheentirefloorarea. 2.Commercialkitchens.(Inlieuoffloordrainsincommercialkitchens,thecode officialmay acceptfloorsinks.) (22)(Page 28, Section 413.4).Section 413.4is hereby amendedasfollows: 413.4Watersupplyrequired .Allfoodwastegrindersshallbeprovidedwitha supplyofcoldwater.Thewatersupplyshallbeprotectedagainstbackflowbyanair gap orwiththeinstallationof a backflowpreventerinaccordancewith Section 608. (23)(Page 31, Section 417.5).Section 417.5is hereby amendedasfollows: 417.5 Showerfloors or receptors . Floorsurfacesshall be constructedofimpervious, noncorrosive,nonabsorbentandwaterproofmaterials.Thresholdsshallbea minimum of 2 inches(51mm) and amaximum of 9 inches(229mm),measuredfrom topofthedraintotopofthresholdordam.Thresholdsshallbeofsufficientwidthto accommodate a minimumtwenty-two(22)inch(559mm) door. Exception :Showers designedtocomplywithICC/ANSIA117.1. (24)(Page 31, Section 417.5.2).Section 417.5.2ishereby amended asfollows: 417.5.2Showerlining .Floorsundershowercompartments,exceptwhere prefabricatedreceptorshavebeenprovided,shallbelinedandmadewatertight utilizingmaterialcomplyingwithSections417.5.2.1through417.5.2.4.Suchliners shallturnuponallsidesatleast3inches(76mm)abovethefinishedthresholdlevel andshallextendoutwardoverthethresholdandfastenedtotheoutsideofthe thresholdjamb.Linersshallberecessedandfastenedtoanapprovedbacking...{text unchanged}...and Section417.7. 3-51 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations (25)(Page 32, Section 417.7).Section 417.7is hereby addedtoreadasfollows: 417.7Testforshowerreceptors .Showerreceptorsshallbetestedforwatertightness byfillingwithwatertotheleveloftheroughthreshold.Thedrainshallbepluggedin amannersothatbothsidesofpansshallbesubjectedtothetestatthepointwhereit isclampedtothedrain. (26)(Page 32, Section 419.3).Section 419.3is hereby amendedasfollows: 419.3Surroundingmaterial .Wallandfloorspacetoapoint2feet(610mm)in frontofaurinallipand4feet(1219mm)abovetheflooratleast2feet(610mm)to eachsideoftheurinalshallbewaterproofedwithasmooth,readilycleanable,hard, nonabsorbentmaterial. (27)(Page 37, Section 502.3).Section 502.3is hereby amendedasfollows: 502.3Waterheatersinstalledinattics .(bulkofparagraphunchanged)Theclear accessopeningdimensionsshallbeaminimumof20inchesby30inches(508mm by762mm),orlargerwheresuchdimensionsarenotlargeenoughtoallowremoval ofthewaterheater. (28)(Page 37, Section 502.6, 502.6.1).Section502.6,502.6.1ishereby added asfollows: 502.6Waterheatersabovegroundorfloor .Whentheattic,roof,mezzanineor platforminwhichawaterheaterisinstalledismorethaneight(8)feet(2438mm) abovethegroundorfloorlevel,itshallbemadeaccessiblebyastairwayor permanentladderfastenedtothebuilding. Exception :Amax10gallonwaterheater(orlargerwithapproval)iscapableof beingaccessedthroughalay-inceilingandawaterheaterisinstalledisnotmore thanten(10)feet(3048mm)abovethegroundorfloorlevelandmaybereachedby a portableladder. 502.6.1Illuminationandconvenienceoutlet .Wheneverthemezzanineorplatform isnotadequatelylightedoraccesstoareceptacleoutletisnotobtainablefromthe mainlevel,lightingandareceptacleoutletshallbeprovidedinaccordancewith Section 502.3.1. (29)(Page 38, Section 504.6.).Section 504.6.is hereby amendedasfollows: 504.6Requirementsfordischargepiping .Thedischargepipingservingapressure reliefvalve,temperaturereliefvalveor combinationthereofshall: 1.Not be directly connectedtothedrainagesystem. 2.Dischargethrough an airgap. 3.Notbesmallerthanthediameteroftheoutletofthevalveservedandshall dischargefullsizetotheairgap. 3-52 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations 4.Serveasinglereliefdeviceandshallnotconnecttopipingservinganyother relief device orequipment. Exception:MultiplereliefdevicesmaybeinstalledtoasingleT&Pdischarge pipingsystemwhenapprovedbytheadministrativeauthorityandpermittedby themanufacturer’sinstallationinstructionsandinstalledwiththose instructions. 5.Discharge,toanindirectwastereceptorortotheoutdoors.Wheredischarging totheoutdoorsinareassubjecttofreezing,dischargepipingshallbefirstpiped to anindirectwastereceptorthrough an airgaplocatedin aconditioned area. 6.Dischargeinamannerthatdoes notcausepersonalinjury orstructuraldamage. 7.Dischargetoaterminationpointthatisreadilyobservablebythebuilding occupants. 8.Not betrapped. 9.Beinstalledsoastoflowbygravity. 10.Notterminatelessthan6inchesormorethan24inches(152mm)abovegrade normorethan 6inches abovethewastereceptor. 11.Not have athreadedconnectionattheendofsuchpiping. 12.Not havevalves orteefittings. 13.BeconstructedofthosematerialslistedinSection605.4ormaterialstested, rated and approvedforsuch usein accordancewithASMEA112.4.1. (30)(Page 40, Section 604.4.1).Section 604.4.1ishereby added asfollows: 604.4.1Statemaximumflowrate .WheretheStatemandatedmaximumflowrateis morerestrictivethanthoseofthissection,the Stateflowrateshalltakeprecedence. (31)(Page42,Section605.3and605.4).Section605.3andSection605.4ishereby amended asfollows: 605.3 and 605.4 Polybutylene(PB) plastic pipe andtubingisdeleted. (32)(Page 46, Section 606.1).Section 606.1is hereby amendedasfollows: 606.1Locationoffull-open valves .(items 4 and 5 are deleted). (33)(Page 46, Section 606.2).Section 606.2is hereby amendedasfollows: 606.2item 1 ;Onthefixturesupplytoeachplumbingfixture.(balanceofitem1 deleted) 3-53 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations Exception :Tub andshowervalves. 606.2item 2 ;Onthewatersupply pipeto eachsillcockwhensubjecttofreezing. (34)(Page 48, Section 608.1).Section 608.1is hereby amendedasfollows: 608.1General .Apotablewatersupplysystemshallbedesigned,installedand maintainedinsuchamannersoastopreventcontaminationfromnon-potable liquids,solids orgasses beingintroducedintothe potablewatersupplythrough cross- connectionsoranyotherpipingconnectionstothesystem.Backflowpreventer applicationsshallconformtoapplicablelocalregulations,Table608.1,andas specificallystatedin Sections 608.2through 608.16.9. (35)(Page 52, Section 608.16.5). Section608.16.5ishereby amended asfollows: 608.16.5Connectionstolawnirrigationsystems .Thepotablewatersupplysystem tolawnirrigationsystemsshall be protected againstbackflow by an atmospheric-type vacuumbreaker,apressuretypevacuumbreaker,adouble-checkassemblyora reducedpressure principlebackflowpreventer(balance ofsection unchanged). (36)(Page 52, Section 608.17).Section 608.17is herebyamended asfollows: 608.17Protectionofindividualwatersupplies .Anindividualwatersupplyshallbe locatedandconstructedsoastobesafeguardedagainstcontaminationinaccordance withapplicablelocalregulations.Intheabsenceofotherlocalregulations, installationshall beinaccordancewithsections 608.17.1through 608.17.8. .Section 712.5is hereby added asfollows: (37)(Page 65, Section 712.5) 712.5Dualpumpsystem .Allsumpsshallbeautomaticallydischargedand,whenin any“publicuse”occupancywherethesumpservesmorethan10fixtureunits,shall beprovidedwithdualpumpsorejectorsarrangedtofunctionindependentlyincase ofoverloadormechanicalfailure.Forstormdrainagepumpsandpumpingsystem, see Section 1113. (38)(Page 67, Section 714, 714.1). Section 714, 714.1ishereby amended asfollows: Section 714 Engineereddrainage design . 714.1Designofdrainagesystem .Thesizingdesignandlayoutofthedrainage systemsshall be permittedto be designed by approved designmethods. (39)(Page 69, Section 802.1.6).Section 802.1.6; changetoreadasfollows: 802.1.6Domesticdishwashingmachines .Domesticdishwashingmachinesshall dischargeindirectlythroughanairgaporairbreakintoastandpipeorwastereceptor inaccordancewithSection802.2,ordischargeintoawye-branchfittingonthe tailpieceofthekitchensinkorthedishwasherconnectionofafoodwastegrinder. Thewastelineofadomesticdishwashingmachinedischargingintoakitchensink tailpiece orfoodwastegrindershall connectto a deck-mounted airgap. 3-54 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations (40)(Page70,Section802.4).Section802.4isherebyamendedtoaddasentenceas follows: 802.4 Standpipes .Nostandpipeshallbeinstalledbelowtheground. (41)(Page 71, Section 904.1).Section 904.1is hereby amendedasfollows: 904.1Roofextension .Allopenventpipesthatextendthrougharoofshallbe terminatedatleastsix(6)inches(152mm) abovetheroof,exceptthatwhere a roofis tobeusedforanypurposeotherthanweatherprotection,theventextensionsshallbe runatleast 7feet(2134mm) abovetheroof. (42)(Page 74, Section 912.1).Section 912.1is hereby amendedasfollows: 912.1Typeoffixture .Acombinationdrainandventsystemshallnotservefixtures otherthanfloordrains,standpipes,indirectwastereceptors.Combinationdrainand ventsystemsshall notreceivethe discharge ofafoodwastegrinder orclinicalsink. (43)(Page 79, Section 1002.10). Section1002.10ishereby amended asfollows: 1002.10Plumbinginmentalhealth centers .(delete) (44)(Page 83, Section 1101.8).Section 1101.8is herebyamended asfollows: 1101.8Cleanoutsrequired .Cleanoutsshallbeinstalledinthebuildingstorm drainagesystem(remainder ofsectionunchanged). (45)(Page 84, Section 1106.1).Section 1106.1is herebyamended asfollows: 1106.1General .Thesizeoftheverticalconductorsandleaders,buildingstorm drains,buildingstormsewers,andanyhorizontalbranchesofsuchdrainsorsewers shall bebased onsix(6)inches per hourrainfallrate. .Section 1107.3is herebyamended asfollows: (46)(Page 91, Section 1107.3) 1107.3Sizingofsecondarydrains .Secondary(emergency)roofdrainsystemsshall besizedinaccordancewithSection1106.Scuppersshallbesizedtopreventthe depthof pondingwater(balanceofsectionunchanged). (47)(Page 95, Section 1202.1).Section 1202.1is herebyamended asfollows: 1202.1Nonflammablemedical gases .Exception#2(delete) (48)(Page107,AppendixAthroughG).AppendixAthroughGisherebyamendedas follows: AppendixAthroughGareforreferenceonlyasadoptedandamendedbyother codes. (Ordinance2004-26,sec.IV,adopted8/30/04;2006Code,ch.3,sec.7.02;Ordinance2012-29, sec. 2,ex.A,adopted 12/10/12) 3-55 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations Secs. 3.03.253–3.03.300Reserved * Division 7. EnergyConservationCode Sec. 3.03.301Adoption The2009editionoftheInternationalEnergyConservationCodeoftheInternationalCode Council,ashereinafteramended,isfromtheeffectivedatehereof,herebyadoptedastheenergy conservationcodeofthetown.OnecopyofsuchInternationalEnergyConservationCodeis incorporatedhereinbyreferenceandshallhavebeenfiledforpermanentrecordandinspectionin theofficeofthetownsecretary.(Ordinance2002-32,sec.II,adopted8/19/02;Ordinance2004- 27,sec.III,adopted8/30/04;2006Code,ch.3,sec.8.01;Ordinance2011-10adopted3/21/11; Ordinance2012-31,sec. 2,ex.A, adopted12/10/12) Sec. 3.03.302Amendments AmendmentstotheInternationalEnergyConservationCode adopted herein are asfollows: (1)(Page 1, Section 101.4.2).Section 101.4.2ishereby amended asfollows: 101.4.2Historicbuildings .AnybuildingorstructurethatislistedintheStateor NationalRegisterofHistoricPlaces;designatedasahistoricpropertyunderlocalor statedesignationlaworsurvey;certifiedasacontributingresourcewithaNational Registerlistedorlocallydesignatedhistoricdistrict;orwithanopinionor certificationthatthepropertyiseligibletobelistedontheNationalorStateRegisters ofHistoric Placeseitherindividually or as a contributing buildingto a historicdistrict bytheStateHistoricPreservationOfficeroftheKeeperoftheNationalRegisterto Historic Placesshall complywith all ofthe provisionsofthiscode. Exception :Wheneveraprovisionorprovisionsshallinvalidateorjeopardizethe historical designationorlisting,that provisionorprovisionsmay be exempted. .Section 103.1.1ishereby added toreadasfollows: (2)(Page 2, Section 103.1.1) 103.1.1Alternativecompliance .Abuildingcertifiedbyanational,state,orlocal accreditedenergyefficiencyprogramanddeterminedbytheEnergySystems Laboratorytobeincompliancewiththeenergyefficiencyrequirementsofthis sectionmay,attheoptionoftheCodeOfficial,beconsideredincompliance.The UnitedStatesEnvironmentalProtectionAgency’sEnergyStarProgramcertification of energy code equivalencyshall be consideredincompliance. (3)(Page 5, Section 202). Section 202is hereby amendedto add adefinitionasfollows: 202:Glazingarea :Totalareaoftheglazedfenestrationmeasuredusingtherough openingandincludingsash,curbingorotherframingelementsthatenclose conditionedspace.Glazingareaincludestheareaofglazedfenestrationassembliesin wallsboundingconditionedbasements.Fordoorswherethedaylightopeningareais * Statelawreference– Adoptionofbuildingenergyefficiencyperformancestandards,V.T.C.A.,Health andSafetyCode,sec.388.003. 3-56 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations lessthan50percentofthedoorarea,theglazingareaisthedaylightopeningarea. Forallotherdoors,theglazingareaistheroughopeningareaforthedoorincluding the doorandtheframe. (4)(Page 27, Section 401.2).Section 401.2,Item 1;is hereby changedtoreadasfollows: 401.2Compliancesoftwaretools 1..Sections402.1through402.3,403.2.1and 404.1(prescriptive)andtheuseofTables402.1.1and402.1.3arelimitedtoa maximumglazingareaof15%windowareatofloorarearatio; or 2.{language unchanged} (5)(Page 28, Section 402.2.12). Section402.2.12ishereby addedasfollows: 402.2.12.Insulationinstalledinwalls .Insulationbattsinstalledinwallsshallbe totallysurroundedbyanenclosureonallsidesconsistingofframinglumber, gypsum,sheathing,woodstructuralpanelsheathingorotherequivalentmaterial approved bythebuilding official. (6)(Page32,Section405.4.1).Section405.4.1;addthefollowingsentencetotheendof paragraph: TMTM RemRate,EnergyGauge,andIC3aredeemedacceptableperformance simulationprograms. (Ordinance2002-32,sec.II,adopted8/19/02;Ordinance2004-27,sec.IV,adopted8/30/04;2006 Code, ch. 3,sec. 8.02;Ordinance2012-31,sec. 2,ex.A, adopted 12/10/12) Secs. 3.03.303–3.03.350Reserved Division 8.PropertyMaintenanceCode Sec. 3.03.351Adoption The2009editionoftheInternationalPropertyMaintenanceCodeoftheInternationalCode Councilisfromtheeffectivedatehereof,herebyadoptedasthepropertymaintenancecodeofthe town.OnecopyofsuchInternationalPropertyMaintenanceCodeisincorporatedhereinby referenceandshallhavebeenfiledforpermanentrecordandinspectionintheofficeofthetown secretary.(Ordinance2008-36,sec.2,adopted11/3/08;2006Code,ch.3,sec.16.01;Ordinance 2012-34,sec. 2, ex.A, adopted12/10/12) Sec. 3.03.352Amendments AmendmentstotheInternationalPropertyMaintenanceCode adopted hereinareasfollows: (1)(Page 3, Section 107). Section 107is hereby amendedasfollows: 107Notices and orders .(delete) 3-57 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations (2)(Page 4, Section 108). Section 108is hereby amendedasfollows: 108Unsafestructures and equipment .(delete) (3)(Page 5, Section 109). Section 109is hereby amendedasfollows: 109Emergencymeasures .(delete) (4)(Page 5, Section 110). Section 110is hereby amendedasfollows: 110Demolition .(delete) (5)(Page 6, Section 111). Section 111is hereby amendedasfollows: 111 Meansof appeal .(delete) (Ordinance2008-36,sec.2,adopted11/3/08;2006Code,ch.3,sec.16.02;Ordinance2012-34, sec. 2,ex.A,adopted 12/10/12) Secs. 3.03.353–3.03.400Reserved Division 9.FuelGasCode Sec. 3.03.401Adoption The2009editionoftheInternationalFuelGasCodeoftheInternationalCodeCouncilas hereinafteramended,isfromtheeffectivedatehereof,herebyadoptedasthefuelgascodeofthe town.OnecopyofsuchInternational FuelGasCodeisincorporatedhereinbyreferenceandshall havebeenfiledforpermanentrecordandinspectionintheofficeofthetownsecretary. (Ordinance 2012-33,sec.2, ex. A, adopted 12/10/12) Sec. 3.03.402Amendments AmendmentstotheInternational FuelGasCodeadopted herein are asfollows: (1)(Page2,Section102.2).Section102.2isherebyamendedtoaddanexceptionas follows: 102.2Existinginstallations .Exception:Existingdwellingunitsshallcomplywith Section 621.2. . Section 102.8is hereby amended asfollows: (2)(Page 2, Section 102.8) 102.8Referencedcodesandstandards .Thecodesandstandardsreferencedherein shallbethosethatarelistedinChapter7andsuchcodes,whenspecificallyadopted, andstandardsshallbeconsideredpartoftherequirementsofthiscodetothe prescribedextentofeachsuchreference.Wheredifferencesoccurbetween provisionsofthiscodeandthereferencedstandards,theprovisionsofthiscodeshall apply.Wheneveramendmentshavebeenadoptedtothereferencedcodesand standards,eachreferencetosaidcodeandstandardshallbeconsideredtoreference 3-58 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations theamendmentsaswell.AnyreferencetoNFPA70ortheICCElectricalCodeshall meantheElectricalCodeas adopted. (3)(Page 4, Section 106.5.1).Section 106.5.1ishereby amended asfollows: 106.4.1Approvalconstructiondocuments .(deletefirsttwosentences).Workshall be doneinaccordance(remainderofsection unchanged). (4)(Page 5, Section 106.5.6).Section 106.5.6ishereby amended asfollows: 106.5.6Retentionof construction documents .(deletelastsentence) (5)(Page 5, Section 106.6.2).Section 106.6.2ishereby amended asfollows: 106.5.2Feeschedule .Thefeesfor allfuelgasworkshall be as adopted byresolution ofthegoverning body ofthejurisdiction. (6)(Page 5, Section 106.6.3).Section 106.6.3ishereby amended asfollows: 106.6.3Feerefunds .Thecodeofficialshallestablishapolicyforauthorizingthe refunding offees.(deletebalanceofsection) (7)(Page 7, Section 109). Section 109is hereby amendedasfollows: 109 Meansof appeal .(delete) (8)(Page 21, Section 304.10).Section 304.10is herebyamended asfollows: 304.10Louversandgrilles .Therequiredsizeofopenings(bulkofparagraph unchanged)toprovidethefreeareaspecified.Wherethedesignandfreeareaarenot known,itshallbeassumedthatwoodlouverswillhave25-percentfreeareaand metallouversandgrilleswillhave50-percentfreearea.(Remainderofsection unchanged). .Section304.11isherebyamendedtochangewordingin (9)(Page22,Section304.11) #8 asfollows: 304.11Combustionair ducts .(Bulk ofsection unchanged). Item#8Combustionairintakeopeningslocatedontheexteriorofabuildingshall havethelowestsideofsuchopeningslocatednotlessthan12inches(305mm) verticallyfromtheadjoininggradelevelorthemanufacturer’srecommendation, whicheverismorestringent. .Section 305.5is hereby amendedasfollows: (10)(Page 23, Section 305.5) 305.5Private garages .(delete) 3-59 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations (11)(Page 23, Section 306.3).Section 306.3is hereby amendedasfollows: 306.3Appliancesinattics .Atticscontainingappliancesrequiringaccessshallbe provided(bulkofparagraphunchanged)fromtheopeningtotheappliance.The passagewayshallhavecontinuousunobstructedsolidflooringnotlessthan30inches (762mm)wide.Alevelservicespacenotlessthan30inches(762mm)deepand30 inches(762mm)wideshallbepresentatthefrontorservicesideoftheappliance. Theclearaccessopeningdimensionsshallbeaminimumof20inchesby30inches (508mm by762mm),orlargerwheresuchdimensionsarenotlargeenoughtoallow removalofthelargestappliance.Asaminimum,accesstotheatticspaceof residentialusesshallbeprovided by one ofthefollowing: 1.A permanentstair. 2.A pulldownstair. 3.An access doorfrom an upperfloorlevel. 4.Anaccesspanelmaybeusedinlieuofitems1,2,and3,with priorapproval of thecodeofficial dueto building conditions. Exceptions: 1.The passagewayandlevelservicespace arenotrequiredwheretheapplianceis capableof beingservicedandremovedthroughtherequired opening. 2.Wherethe passagewayisnotlessthan... {bulk ofsectiontoreadthesame} (12)(Page 24, Section 306.5).Section 306.5is hereby amendedasfollows: 306.5Equipmentandappliancesonroofsorelevatedstructures .Where equipmentandappliancesrequiringaccessareinstalledonroofsorelevated structuresatanaggregateheightexceeding16feet(4877mm),suchaccessshallbe providedbyapermanentapprovedmeansofaccess.Permanentexteriorladders providingroofaccessneednotextendcloserthan8feet(2438mm)tothefinish gradeorfloorlevelbelowandshallextendtotheequipmentandapplianceslevel servicespace.Suchaccessshallnotrequireclimbingoverobstructionsgreaterthan 30inches(762mm)highorwalkingonroofshavingaslopegreaterthan4units verticalin12unitshorizontal(33percentslope).Areceptacleoutletshallbe providedatorneartheequipmentandappliancelocationinaccordancewiththe ElectricalCode(remainderofsection unchanged). (13)(Page 26, Section 306.5.1).Section 306.5.1ishereby amendedtoreadasfollows: 306.5.1Slopedroofs .Whereappliances,equipment,fansorothercomponentsthat requireserviceareinstalledonroofshavingslopesgreaterthan4unitsverticalin12 unitshorizontalandhavinganedgemorethan30inches(762mm)abovegradeat suchedge,acatwalkatleast16inchesinwidthwithsubstantialcleatsspacednot morethan16inchesapartshallbeprovidedfromtheroofaccesstoalevelplatform attheappliance.Thelevel platformshall beprovided oneachsideoftheapplianceto whichaccessisrequiredforservice,repairormaintenance.Theplatformshallbenot 3-60 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations lessthan30inches(762mm)inanydimensionandshallbeprovidedwithguards. Theguardsshallextendnotlessthan42inches(1067mm)abovetheplatform,shall beconstructedsoastopreventthepassageofa21-inch-diametershallbepresentat thefrontorservicesideoftheappliance\[sic\].Theclearaccessopeningdimensions shallbeaminimumof20inchesby30inches(508mmby762mm),orlargerwhere suchdimensionsarenotlargeenoughtoallowremovalofthelargestappliance.Asa minimum,accesstotheatticspaceofresidentialusesshallbeprovidedbyoneofthe following: 1.A permanentstair. 2.A pulldownstair. 3.An access doorfrom an upperfloorlevel. 4.Anaccesspanelmaybeusedinlieuofitems1,2,and3,with priorapproval of thecodeofficial dueto building conditions. Exceptions: 3.The passagewayandlevelservicespace arenotrequiredwheretheapplianceis capableof beingservicedandremovedthroughtherequired opening. 4.Wherethe passagewayisnotlessthan...{bulk ofsectiontoreadthesame} (14)(Page24,Section306.7).Section306.7and306.7.1isherebyaddedtoreadas follows: 306.7Waterheatersabovegroundorfloor .Whentheattic,roof,mezzanineor platforminwhichawaterheaterisinstalledismorethaneight(8)feet(2438mm) abovethegroundorfloorlevel,itshallbemadeaccessiblebyastairwayor permanentladderfastenedtothebuilding. Exception :Amax10-gallonwaterheater(orlargerwhenapprovedbythecode official)iscapableofbeingaccessedthroughalay-inceilingandawaterheateris installedis notmorethanten(10)feet(3048mm) above thegroundorfloorleveland may be reachedwith aportableladder. 306.7.1.Illuminationandconvenienceoutlet .Wheneverthemezzanineorplatform isnotadequatelylightedoraccesstoareceptacleoutletisnotobtainablefromthe mainlevel,lightingandareceptacleoutletshallbeprovidedinaccordancewith Section 306.3.1. (15)(Page 29, Section 401.5). Section 401.5 is hereby amendedto add a second paragraph asfollows: 401.5Identification .Bothendsofeachsectionofmediumpressurecorrugated stainlesssteeltubing(CSST)shallidentifyitsoperatinggaspressurewithan 3-61 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations approvedtag.Thetagsaretobecomposedofaluminumorstainlesssteelandthe followingwordingshallbestampedintothetag: “Warning 1/2to 5 psigaspressure DONOTREMOVE” (16)(Page30,Section402.3).Section402.3isherebyamendedtoaddanexceptionas follows: 402.3Sizing .Exception:Corrugatedstainlesssteeltubing(CSST)shallbea minimum of 1/2"(18EHD). (17)(Page 68, Section 404.10).Section 404.10is herebyamended asfollows: 404.10Minimumburialdepth .Undergroundpipingsystemsshallbeinstalleda minimum depth of 18inches(458mm)top ofpipebelowgrade. (18)(Page 68, Section 404.10.1). Section404.10.1; deletethesection. (19)(Page 69, Section 406.1).Section 406.1;changetoread asfollows: 406.1General .Priortoacceptanceandinitialoperation,allpipinginstallationsshall beinspectedandpressuretestedtodeterminethatthematerials,design,fabrication, andinstallationpracticescomplywiththerequirementsofthiscode.Thepermit holdershallmaketheapplicabletestsprescribedinSections406.1.1through406.1.5 todeterminecompliancewiththeprovisionsofthiscode.Thepermitholdershall givereasonableadvancenoticetothecodeofficialwhenthepipingsystemisready fortesting.Theequipment,material,powerandlabornecessaryfortheinspections andtestshallbefurnishedbythepermitholderandthepermitholdershallbe responsiblefordeterminingthattheworkwillwithstandthetestpressureprescribed inthefollowingtests. .Section 406.4is hereby amendedasfollows: (20)(Page 69, Section 406.4) 406.4Testpressuremeasurement .Testpressureshallbemeasuredwitha monometerorwithapressure-measuringdevicedesignedandcalibratedtoread, record,orindicateapressurelosscausedbyleakageduringthepressuretestperiod. Thesourceofpressureshallbeisolatedbeforethepressuretestsaremade.Fortests requiringapressureof3psig,gaugesshallutilizeadialwithaminimumdiameterof threeandone-halfinches(3-1/2"),asethand,1/10poundincrementationand pressurerangenottoexceed6psifortestsrequiringapressureof3psig.Fortests requiringapressureof10psig,gaugesshallutilizeadialwithaminimumdiameter ofthreeandone-halfinches(3-1/2"),asethand,aminimumof2/10pound incrementationand apressurerange nottoexceed 20psi. (21)(Page 69, Section 406.4.1).Section 406.4.1ishereby amended asfollows: 406.4.1Testpressure .Thetestpressuretobeusedshallbenotlessthan3psig(20 kPagauge),oratthediscretionoftheCodeOfficial,thepipingandvalvesmaybe testedatapressureofatleastsix(6)inches(152mm)ofmercury,measuredwitha 3-62 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations manometerorslopegauge.Forweldedpiping,andforpipingcarryinggasat pressuresinexcess offourteen(14)incheswater column pressure(3.48kPa)(1/2 psi) andlessthan200inchesofwatercolumnpressure(52.2kPa)(7.5psi),thetest pressureshallnotbelessthanten(10)poundspersquareinch(69.6kPa).Forpiping carryinggasatapressurethatexceeds200inchesofwatercolumn(52.2kPa)(7.5 psi),thetestpressureshallbenotlessthanoneandone-halftimestheproposed maximumworking pressure. (22)(Page 70, Section 406.4.2).Section 406.4.2ishereby amended asfollows: 406.4.2Testduration .Testdurationshallbeheldforalengthoftimesatisfactoryto theCodeOfficial,butinnocaseforlessthanfifteen(15)minutes.Forwelded piping,andforpipingcarryinggasatpressuresinexcessoffourteen(14)inches watercolumnpressure(3.48kPa),thetestdurationshallbeheldforalengthoftime satisfactorytotheCodeOfficial,butin nocaseforlessthanthirty(30)minutes. (23)(Page 71, Section 409.1.4).Section 409.1.4ishereby added asfollows: 409.1.4ValvesinCSSTinstallations .Shutoffvalvesinstalledwithcorrugated stainlesssteel(CSST)pipingsystemsshallbesupportedwithanapproved terminationfitting,orequivalentsupport,suitableforthesizeofthevalves,of adequatestrengthandquality,andlocatedatintervalssoastopreventordampout excessivevibrationbutinnocasegreaterthan12inchesfromthecenterofthevalve. Supportsshallbeinstalledsoasnottointerferewiththefreeexpansionand contractionofthesystem’spiping,fittings,andvalvesbetweenanchors.Allvalves andsupportsshallbedesignedandinstalledsotheywillnotbedisengagedby movement ofthesupporting piping. (24)(Page 72, Section 410.1). Section 410.1 is hereby amendedto add a second paragraph and exceptionasfollows: 410.1Pressureregulators .Accesstoregulatorsshallcomplywiththerequirements foraccessto appliancesasspecifiedin Section 306. Exception :Apassagewayorlevelservicespaceisnotrequiredwhentheregulatoris capableof beingservicedandremovedthroughtherequiredattic opening. .Section614.6isherebyamendedtoaddasentenceas (25)(Page120,Section614.6) follows: 614.6Domesticclothesdryervents .Thesizeofductshallnotbereducedalongits developedlengthnoratthepoint oftermination. (26)(Page 123, Section 621.2).Section 621.2is hereby amendedasfollows: 621.2Prohibiteduse .Oneormoreunventedroomheatersshallnotbeusedasthe solesourceof comfort heatingin a dwelling unit. 3-63 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations Exception :Existingapprovedunventedheatersmaycontinuetobeusedindwelling units,inaccordancewiththecodeprovisionsin effectwheninstalled,when approved bytheCodeOfficialunlessanunsafeconditionisdeterminedtoexistasdescribedin Section 108.7. (27)(Page 124, Section 624.1.1). Section624.1.1ishereby amended asfollows: 624.1.1Installationrequirements .Therequirementsforwaterheatersrelativeto access,sizing,reliefvalves,drainpansandscaldprotectionshallbeinaccordance withtheInternational PlumbingCode asamended andadopted. (28)(Page129,AppendixAthroughD).AppendixAthroughDisherebyamendedas follows: AppendixAthroughDareforreferenceonlyasadoptedandamendedbyother codes. (Ordinance 2012-33,sec.2, ex. A, adopted 12/10/12) Secs. 3.03.403–3.03.450Reserved Division 10.FireCode Sec. 3.03.451Adoption The2009editionoftheInternationalFireCodeoftheInternationalCodeCouncilashereinafter amended,isfromtheeffectivedatehereof,herebyadoptedasthemechanical\[fire\]codeofthe town.Onecopy ofsuchInternational FireCodeisincorporated herein byreference and shall have beenfiledforpermanentrecordandinspectionintheofficeofthetownsecretary.(Ordinance 2004-28,sec.III,adopted8/30/04;2006Code,ch.3,sec.9.01;Ordinance2012-32,sec.2,ex.A, adopted 12/10/12) Sec. 3.03.452Amendments AmendmentstotheInternationalFireCodeadoptedherein are asfollows: ***Section102.1 ; change #3 toread asfollows: 3.Existingstructures,facilitiesandconditionswhenrequiredinChapter46orin specificsections ofthiscode. ***Section102.7 ; changetoread asfollows: 102.7Referencedcodesandstandards .Thecodesandstandardsreferencedinthiscode shallbethosethatarelistedinChapter47andsuchcodes,whenspecificallyadopted,and standardsshallbeconsideredpartoftherequirementsofthiscodetotheprescribedextent ofeachsuchreference.Wheredifferencesoccurbetweentheprovisionsofthiscodeand thereferencedstandards,theprovisionsofthiscodeshallapply.Wheneveramendments havebeenadoptedtothereferencedcodesandstandards,eachreferencetosaidcodeand standardshallbeconsideredtoreferencetheamendmentsaswell.AnyreferencetoNFPA 70 ortheICCElectricalCodeshallmeantheElectricalCode asadopted. 3-64 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations ***Section105.3.3 ; changetoread asfollows: 105.3.3Occupancyprohibitedbeforeapproval .Thebuildingorstructureshallnotbe occupiedpriortothefirecodeofficialissuingapermitwhenrequiredandconducting associatedinspectionsindicatingthe applicableprovisions ofthiscodehave beenmet. ***Section105.7 ; add Section 105.7.15toreadasfollows: 105.7.15Smokecontrolorexhaustsystems .Constructionpermitsarerequiredforsmoke controlorexhaustsystemsasspecifiedinSection909andSection910respectively. Maintenanceperformedinaccordancewiththiscodeisnotconsideredamodificationand does notrequirea permit. ***Section105.7.15 ;addSection 105.7.16toreadasfollows: 105.7.16Electronicaccesscontrolsystems .Constructionpermitsarerequiredforthe installationormodificationofanelectronicaccesscontrolsystem,asspecifiedinSection 503andSection1008.Aseparateconstructionpermitisrequiredfortheinstallationor modificationofafirealarmsystemthatmaybeconnectedtotheaccesscontrolsystem. Maintenanceperformedinaccordancewiththiscodeisnotconsideredamodificationand does notrequirea permit. ***Section202 ;addnewdefinitionofADDRESSABLEFIREDETECTIONSYSTEMas follows: ADDRESSABLEFIREDETECTIONSYSTEM .Anysystemcapableofproviding identificationofeachindividualalarm-initiatingdevice.Theidentificationshallbeinplain Englishandasdescriptiveaspossibletospecificallyidentifythelocationofthedevicein alarm.Thesystemshallhavethe capability ofalarm verification. ***Section202 ;amend definition ofAMBULATORYHEALTHCARE FACILITYasfollows: \[B\]AMBULATORYHEALTHCAREFACILITY .Buildingsorportionsthereofused toprovidemedical,surgical,psychiatric,nursing,orsimilarcareonalessthan24-hour basistoindividualswhoarerenderedincapableofself-preservation.Thisgroupmay includebutnotbelimitedtothefollowing: -Dialysiscenters - Sedation dentistry - Surgery centers -Coloniccenters - Psychiatriccenters 3-65 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations ***Section202 ;addnewdefinitionofANALOGADDRESSABLEFIREDETECTION SYSTEMasfollows: ANALOGADDRESSABLEFIREDETECTIONSYSTEM .Anysystemcapableof calculatingachangeinvaluebydirectlymeasurablequantities(voltage,resistance,etc.)at thesensingpoint.Thephysicalanalogmaybeconductedatthesensingpointoratthemain controlpanel.Thesystemshall be capableof compensatingforlong-term changesinsensor responsewhilemaintainingaconstantsensitivity.Thecompensationshallhaveapreset pointatwhichadetectormaintenancesignalshallbetransmittedtothecontrolpanel.The sensorshallremaincapableofdetectingandtransmittinganalarmwhileinmaintenance alert. ***Section202 ;change definitionofATRIUM asfollows: \[B\]ATRIUM .An opening connectingthree ormorestories... {remainingtext unchanged} ***Section202 ;amend definition of FIRE WATCH asfollows: FIREWATCH .Atemporarymeasureintendedtoensurecontinuousandsystematic surveillanceof a building or portionthereof by one ormore qualifiedindividualsorstandby personnelwhenrequiredbythefirecodeofficial,forthepurposesofidentifyingand controllingfirehazards,detectingearlysignsofunwantedfire,raisinganalarmoffireand notifyingthefire department. ***Section202 ;addnewdefinitionofHIGH-RISEBUILDINGtoreadasfollows: HIGH-RISEBUILDING .Abuildinghavinganyfloorsusedforhumanoccupancy locatedmorethan55feet(16,764mm)abovethelowestleveloffiredepartmentvehicle access. ***Section202 ;addnewdefinitionof SELF-SERVICE STORAGE FACILITYasfollows: SELF-SERVICESTORAGEFACILITY .Realpropertydesignedandusedforthe purposeofrentingorleasingindividualstoragespacestocustomersforthepurposeof storing andremoving personalproperty on aself-service basis. ***Section202 ;addnewdefinitionofSTANDBY PERSONNEL asfollows: STANDBYPERSONNEL .Qualifiedfireservicepersonnel,approvedbytheFireChief. Whenutilized,thenumberrequiredshallbeasdirectedbytheFireChief.Chargesfor utilizationshallbeas normally calculated bythejurisdiction. ***Section307.2 ; changetoread asfollows: 307.2Permitrequired .Apermitshallbeobtainedfromthefirecodeofficialin accordancewithSection105.6priortokindlingafireforrecognizedsilviculturalorrange orwildlifemanagementpractices,preventionorcontrolofdiseaseorpests,oropen 3-66 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations burning.Applicationforsuchapprovalshallonlybepresentedbyandpermitsissuedtothe owneroftheland uponwhichthefireistobekindled. Examplesofstateorlocallaw,orregulationsreferencedelsewhereinthissectionmay includebutnotbelimitedtothefollowing: 1.TexasCommission on EnvironmentalQualityguidelines and/orrestrictions. 2.State,County, orLocaltemporary or permanent banson open burning. 3.Localwritten policies asestablished bythefire codeofficial. ***Section307.4 ; changetoread asfollows: 307.4Location .Thelocationforopenburningshallnotbelessthan300feet(91,440mm) fromanystructure,andprovisionsshallbemadetopreventthefirefromspreadingto within 300feet(91,440mm) of anystructure. ***Section307.4.3,Exceptions ;changetoread asfollows: Exceptions: 1.Portable outdoorfireplacesusedat one- and two-familydwellings. 2.Wherebuildings,balconiesanddecksareprotectedbyanapprovedautomatic sprinklersystem. ***Section307.4.4 ; add Section 307.4.4toreadasfollows: 307.4.4Trenchburns .Trenchburnsshallbeconductedinaircurtaintrenchesandin accordancewith Section 307.2. ***Section307.5 ; changetoread asfollows: 307.5Attendance .Openburning,trenchburns,bonfiresorrecreationalfiresshallbe constantly attended untilthe... {remainderofsectionunchanged} ***Section308.1.4 ; changetoread asfollows: 308.1.4Open-flamecookingdevices .Open-flamecookingdevices,charcoalgrillsand othersimilardevicesusedforcookingshallnotbelocatedorusedoncombustible balconies, decks, orwithin10feet(3048mm) of combustible construction. Exceptions : 1.One-andtwo-familydwellings,exceptthatLP-gascontainersarelimitedtoawater capacitynotgreaterthan50pounds(22.68kg)\[nominal20pound(9.08kg)LP-gas capacity\]withan aggregateLP-gas capacity notto exceed 100lbs(5containers). 3-67 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations 2.Wherebuildings,balconiesanddecksareprotectedbyanapprovedautomatic sprinklersystem,exceptthatLP-gascontainersarelimitedtoawatercapacitynot greaterthan50pounds(22.68kg)\[nominal20pound(9.08kg)LP-gascapacity\], withan aggregateLP-gas capacity nottoexceed 40lbs(2 containers). 3.LP-gascookingdeviceshavingLP-gascontainerwithawatercapacitynotgreater than 2-1/2 pounds\[nominal 1 pound(0.454kg)LP-gas capacity\]. ***Section308.1.6.2,Exception #3 ; changetoreadasfollows: Exceptions : 1.LP-gas-fueledusedforsweatingpipejointsorremovingpaintinaccordancewith Chapter 38. 2.Cutting and welding operationsinaccordancewithChapter 26. 3.Torches orflame-producing devicesinaccordancewith Section308.1.3. 4.Candles andopen-flame decorative devicesin accordancewith Section 308.3. ***Section311.5 ; changetoread asfollows: 311.5Placards .Thefirecodeofficialisauthorizedtorequiremarkingofanyvacantor abandonedbuildingsorstructuresdeterminedtobeunsafepursuanttoSection110ofthis coderelatingtostructuralorinteriorhazards,asrequiredbySection311.5.1through 311.5.5. ***Section401.3 ; add Section 401.3.4toreadasfollows: 401.3.4Falsealarmsandnuisancealarms .Falsealarmsandnuisancealarmsshallnotbe given,signaledortransmittedorcausedorpermittedtobegiven,signaledortransmittedin anymanner. ***Section501.4 ; changetoread asfollows: 501.4Timingofinstallation .Whenfireapparatusaccessroadsorawatersupplyforfire protectionisrequiredtobeinstalledforanystructureordevelopment,theyshallbe installed,tested,andapprovedpriortothetimeofwhichconstructionhasprogressed beyond completion ofthefoundationofanystructure. ***Section503.1.1 ; changetoread asfollows: 503.1.1Buildingsandfacilities .Approvedfireapparatus...{textunchanged}...buildingor facility.Exceptforone-ortwo-familydwellings,thepathofmeasurementshallbealonga minimumofatenfeet(10')wideunobstructedpathwayaroundtheexternalwallsofthe structure. 3-68 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations ***Section503.2.1 ; changetoread asfollows: 503.2.1Dimensions .Fireapparatusaccessroadsshallhaveanunobstructedwidthofnot lessthan24feet(7315mm),exclusiveofshoulders,exceptforapprovedsecuritygatesin accordancewithSection503.6,andanunobstructedverticalclearanceofnotlessthan14 feet(4267mm). Exception :Verticalclearancemaybereduced;providedsuchreductiondoesnotimpair accessbyfireapparatusandapprovedsignsareinstalledandmaintainedindicatingthe establishedverticalclearancewhenapproved. ***Section503.2.2 ; changetoread asfollows: 503.2.2Authority .Thefirecodeofficialshallhavetheauthoritytorequireanincreasein theminimumaccesswidthsandverticalclearanceswheretheyareinadequateforfireor rescue operations. ***Section503.3 ; changetoread asfollows: 503.3Marking . Striping,signs,orothermarkings,whenapprovedbythefire codeofficial, shallbeprovidedforfireapparatusaccessroadstoidentifysuchroadsorprohibitthe obstructionthereof.Striping,signsandothermarkingsshallbemaintainedinacleanand legibleconditionatalltimesandbereplacedorrepairedwhennecessarytoprovide adequatevisibility. (1)Striping. Fire apparatus accessroadsshall be continuouslymarked by paintedlines of redtrafficpaintsixinches(6")inwidthtoshowtheboundariesofthelane.The words“NOPARKINGFIRELANE”or“FIRELANENOPARKING”shallappear infourinch(4")whitelettersat25feetintervalsontheredbordermarkingsalong bothsidesofthefirelanes.Whereacurbisavailable,thestripingshallbeonthe verticalface ofthe curb. (2)Signs.Signsshallread“NOPARKINGFIRELANE”or“FIRELANENO PARKING”andshallbe12"wideand18"high.Signsshallbepaintedonawhite backgroundwithlettersandbordersinred,usingnotlessthan2"lettering.Signs shallbepermanentlyaffixedtoastationarypostandthebottomofthesignshallbe sixfeet,sixinches(6'6")abovefinishedgrade.Signsshallbespacednotmorethan fiftyfeet(50')apartalongbothsidesofthefirelane.Signsmaybeinstalledon permanentbuildingsorwallsor asapproved bythe FireChief. ***Section503.4 ; changetoread asfollows: 503.4Obstructionoffireapparatusaccessroads .Fireapparatusaccessroadsshallnot beobstructedinanymanner,includingtheparkingofvehicles.Theminimumwidthsand clearancesestablishedinSection503.2.1andanyareamarkedasafirelaneasdescribedin Section 503.3shall be maintainedatalltimes. 3-69 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations ***Section505.1 ; changetoread asfollows: 505.1Addressidentification . Approvednumeralsofaminimum6"heightandofacolorcontrastingwiththe background designatingtheaddressshallbeplacedonallnewandexistingbuildingsorstructuresina positionastobe plainlyvisibleandlegiblefromthestreetorroadfrontingthepropertyand from allrearalleyways/access. Wherebuildingsdonotimmediatelyfrontastreet,approved6-inchheightbuilding numeralsoraddressesand3-inchheightsuite/apartmentnumeralsofacolorcontrasting withthebackgroundofthebuildingshallbeplacedonallnewandexistingbuildingsor structures.Numeralsoraddressesshallbepostedonaminimum20inchby30inch background on border. AddressnumbersshallbeArabicnumeralsoralphabetletters.Theminimumstrokewidth shall be0.5inches. Whereaccessisbymeansofaprivateroadandthebuildingcannotbeviewedfromthe publicway, a monument, poleor othersign ormeansshall be usedtoidentifythestructure. Exception :R-3Single-familyoccupanciesshallhaveapprovednumeralsofaminimum3- 1/2inchesinheightandacolorcontrastingwiththebackgroundclearlyvisibleandlegible fromthestreetfrontingtheproperty andrearalleywaywheresuchalleyway exists. ***Section507.4 ; changetoread asfollows: 507.4Watersupplytestdateandinformation .Thewatersupplytestusedforhydraulic calculationoffireprotectionsystemsshallbeconductedinaccordancewithNFPA291 “RecommendedPracticeforFireFlowTestingandMarkingofHydrants”andwithinone yearofsprinklerplansubmittal.Thefirecodeofficialshallbenotifiedpriortothewater supplytest.Watersupplytestsshallbewitnessedbythefirecodeofficial,asrequired.The exactlocationofthestatic/residualhydrantandtheflowhydrantshallbeindicatedonthe designdrawings.Allfireprotectionplansubmittalsshall be accompaniedbyahardcopyof thewaterflowtestreport,orasapprovedbythefirecodeofficial.Thereportmustindicate thedominantwatertanklevelatthetimeofthetestandthemaximumandminimum operatinglevelsofthetank,aswell,oridentifyapplicablewatersupplyfluctuation.The licensedcontractormustthendesignthefireprotectionsystembasedonthisfluctuation information,aspertheapplicablereferencedNFPAstandard. ***Section507.5.4 ; changetoread asfollows: 507.5.4Obstruction .Unobstructedaccesstofirehydrantsshallbemaintainedatalltimes. Posts,fences,vehicles,growth,trash,storageandothermaterialsorobjectsshallnotbe placed orkept nearfire hydrants,fire departmentinletconnections orfire protectionsystem controlvalvesinamannerthatwouldpreventsuchequipmentorfirehydrantsfrombeing immediately discernible.Thefire departmentshall not be deterred or hinderedfromgaining immediateaccesstofire protection equipmentorfire hydrants. 3-70 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations ***Section509.1.1 ; add new Section 509.1.1toreadasfollows: 509.1.1Signrequirements .Unlessmorestringentrequirementsapply,letteringforsigns requiredbythissectionshallhaveaminimumheightoftwo(2)incheswhenlocatedinside a building and four(4)incheswhenlocatedoutside, oras approved bythefirecode official. Thelettersshall be of acolorthatcontrastswiththe background. ***Section603.3.2.1,Exception ;change exceptiontoread asfollows: Exception :Theaggregatecapacitylimitshallbepermittedtobeincreasedto3,000gallons (11,356L)inaccordancewithallrequirementsofSection3404.2.9.5.1andChapter34... {DeleteremainderofException} ***Section603.3.2.2 ;changetoread asfollows: 603.3.2.2Restricteduseandconnection .TanksinstalledinaccordancewithSection 603.3.2shallbeusedonlytosupplyfueloiltofuel-burningequipmentinstalledin accordancewithSection603.3.2.4.Connectionsbetweentanksandequipmentsuppliedby suchtanksshall be made using closedpipingsystems. ***Section704.1 ; changetoread asfollows: 704.1Enclosure .Interiorverticalshafts,includingbutnotlimitedtostairways,elevator hoistways,serviceandutilityshafts,thatconnecttwoormorestoriesofabuildingshallbe enclosedorprotectedinaccordancewiththecodesineffectatthetimeofconstructionbut, regardlessofwhen constructed, notlessthan asrequiredinChapter 46. Newfloor openings in existing buildingsshall complywiththeInternationalBuildingCode. ***Section807.4.3.2 ;changetoread asfollows: 807.4.3.2Artwork .Artworkandteachingmaterialsshallbelimitedonthewallsof corridorstonotmorethan20percentofthewallareaandonthewallsofclassroomstonot morethan50percentofeachwallarea.Suchmaterialsshallnotbecontinuousfromfloor to ceiling orwalltowall. Curtains,draperies,wallhangingsandotherdecorativematerialsuspendedfromthewalls orceilingsshallmeettheflamepropagationperformancecriteriaofNFPA701in accordancewith Section 807 or be noncombustible. Exception :Corridorsprotectedbyanapprovedautomaticsprinklersysteminstalledin accordancewith Section 903.3.1.1shall belimitedto50 percent ofthewall area. ***Section807.4.4.2 ;changetoread asfollows: 807.4.4.2Artwork .Artworkandteachingmaterialsshallbelimitedonthewallsof corridorstonotmorethan20percentofthewallareaandonthewallsofclassroomstonot 3-71 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations morethan50percentofeachwallarea.Suchmaterialsshallnotbecontinuousfromfloor to ceiling orwalltowall. Curtains,draperies,wallhangingsandotherdecorativematerialsuspendedfromthewalls orceilingsshallmeettheflamepropagationperformancecriteriaofNFPA701in accordancewith Section 807 or be noncombustible. Exception :Corridorsprotectedbyanapprovedautomaticsprinklersysteminstalledin accordancewith Section 903.3.1.1shall belimitedto50 percent ofthewall area. ***Section901.6.1 ; add Section 901.6.1.1toreadasfollows: 901.6.1.1Standpipetesting .Buildingowners/managersmustmaintainandteststandpipe systemsasperNFPA25requirements.Thefollowingadditionalrequirementsshallbe appliedtothetestingthatisrequired every 5 years: 1.ThepipingbetweentheFireDepartmentConnection(FDC)andthestandpipeshall behydrostaticallytestedforallFDC’sonanytypeofstandpipesystem.Hydrostatic testingshallalsobeconductedinaccordancewithNFPA25requirementsforthe differenttypesofstandpipesystems. 2.Foranymanual(dryorwet)standpipesystemnothavinganautomaticwatersupply capableofflowingwaterthroughthestandpipe,thetestershallconnecthosefroma firehydrantorportablepumpingsystem(asapprovedbythefirecodeofficial)to eachFDC,andflowwaterthroughthestandpipesystemtotheroofoutlettoverify thateachinletconnectionfunctionsproperly.Confirmthattherearenoopenhose valvespriortointroducingwaterintoadrystandpipe.Thereisnorequiredpressure criteriaattheoutlet.Verifythatcheckvalvesfunctionproperlyandthatthereareno closed controlvalvesonthesystem. 3.Anypressurerelief,reducing,orcontrolvalvesshallbetestedinaccordancewiththe requirements ofNFPA 25.All hosevalvesshall beexercised. 4.IftheFDCisnotalreadyprovidedwithapprovedcaps,thecontractorshallinstall suchcapsforall FDC’sasrequired bythefirecodeofficial. 5.Uponsuccessfulcompletionofstandpipetest,placeabluetag(asperTexas AdministrativeCode,FireSprinklerRulesforInspection,TestandMaintenance Service(ITM)Tag)atthebottomofeachstandpiperiserinthebuilding.Thetag shallbecheck-markedas“FifthYear”forTypeofITM,andthenoteonthebackof thetagshallread“5YearStandpipeTest”at a minimum. 6.TheproceduresrequiredbyTexasAdministrativeCodeFireSprinklerRuleswith regardtoYellowTagsandRedTagsoranydeficienciesnotedduringthetesting, includingtherequirednotificationofthelocalAuthorityHavingJurisdiction (fire codeofficial)shall befollowed. 7.Additionally,recordsofthetestingshallbemaintainedbytheownerandcontractor, ifapplicable, asrequired bytheStateRulesmentionedabove and NFPA 25. 3-72 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations 8.Standpipesystemtestswherewaterwillbeflowedexternaltothebuildingshallnot be conducted duringfreezing conditionsor duringtheday priorto expected nighttime freezing conditions. 9.ContactthefirecodeofficialforrequeststoremoveexistingfirehosefromClassII andIIIstandpipesystemswhereemployeesarenottrainedintheutilizationofthis firefightingequipment.Allstandpipehosevalvesmustremaininplaceandbe providedwithanapprovedcapandchainwhenapprovalisgiventoremovehoseby thefire codeofficial. ***Section901.7 ; changetoread asfollows: 901.7Systemsoutofservice .Wherearequiredfireprotectionsystemisoutofserviceor intheeventofanexcessivenumberofactivations,thefiredepartmentandthefirecode officialshallbenotifiedimmediatelyand,whererequiredbythefirecodeofficial,the buildingshalleitherbeevacuatedoranapprovedfirewatchshallbeprovidedforall occupantsleftunprotectedbytheshutdownuntilthefireprotectionsystemhasbeen returnedtoservice...{remainingtextunchanged} ***Section901.10 ; add Section 901.10toreadasfollows: 901.10Discontinuationorchangeofservice .Noticeshallbemadetothefirecode officialwhenevercontractedalarmservicesformonitoringofanyfirealarmsystemis terminatedforanyreason, orachangeinalarmmonitoringprovideroccurs.Noticeshallbe madeinwritingtothefirecodeofficialbythebuildingownerandalarmserviceprovider priortotheservicebeingterminated. ***Section903.1.1 ; changetoread asfollows: 903.1.1Alternativeprotection .Alternativeautomaticfire-extinguishingsystems complyingwithSection904shallbepermittedinadditiontoautomaticsprinkler protection whererecognized bythe applicablestandard, orasapprovedbythefire code official. ***Section903.2 ; addthefollowing: 903.2Whererequired .Approvedautomaticsprinklersystemsinnewbuildingsand structuresshall be providedinthelocations describedin Sections 903.2.1through 903.2.12. AutomaticSprinklersshallnotbeinstalledinelevatormachinerooms,elevatormachine spaces,andelevatorhoistways.Storageshallnotbeallowedwithintheelevatormachine room.Signageshallbeprovidedattheentrydoorstotheelevatormachineroomindicating “ELEVATORMACHINERY-NO STORAGEALLOWED.” ***Section903.2 ; deletethe exception. ***Section903.2.9 ; add Section 903.2.9.3toreadasfollows: 903.2.9.3Self-servicestoragefacility .Anautomaticsprinklersystemshallbeinstalled throughoutallself-servicestoragefacilities. Exception :One-storyself-servicestoragefacilitiesthathavenointeriorcorridors,witha one-hourfire barrierseparationwallinstalledbetweeneverystorage compartment. 3-73 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations ***Section903.2.11 ;amend903.2.11.3andadd903.2.11.7,903.2.11.8,and903.2.11.9as follows: 903.2.11.3Buildings35feetormoreinheight .Anautomaticsprinklersystemshallbe installedthroughoutbuildingswithafloorlevel,otherthanpenthousesincompliancewith Section1509oftheInternationalBuildingCode,thatislocated35feet(10,668mm)or more abovethelowestlevel offiredepartmentvehicleaccess. Exceptions : OpenparkingstructuresincompliancewithSection406.3oftheInternationalBuilding Code. 903.2.11.7High-piledcombustiblestorage .Foranybuildingwithaclearheight exceeding 12 feet(4572mm),seeChapter23todetermineifthoseprovisions apply. 903.2.11.8Sprayboothsandrooms .Newandexistingsprayboothsandsprayingrooms shall beprotected by an approved automaticfire-extinguishingsystem. 903.2.11.9Buildingsover6,000sq.ft .Anautomaticsprinklersystemshallbeinstalled throughoutallbuildingswithabuildingareaover6,000sq.ft.Forthepurposeofthis provision,firewallsshallnot defineseparate buildings. Exception :OpenparkinggaragesincompliancewithSection406.3oftheInternational BuildingCode. ***Section903.3.1.1.1 ;changetoreadasfollows: 903.3.1.1.1Exemptlocations .Whenapprovedbythefirecodeofficial,automatic sprinklersshallnotberequiredinthefollowingroomsorareaswheresuch...{text unchanged}...becauseitisdamp,offire-resistance-ratedconstructionorcontainselectrical equipment. 1.Anyroomwheretheapplicationofwater,orflameandwater,constitutesaserious lifeorfire hazard. 2.Anyroomorspacewheresprinklersareconsideredundesirablebecauseofthenature ofthe contents,when approved bythe code official. 3.Generatorandtransformerrooms,underthedirectcontrolofapublicutility, separatedfromtheremainderofthebuildingbywallsandfloor/ceilingor roof/ceiling assemblieshaving a fire-resistanceratingof notlessthan2 hours. 4.Elevatormachinerooms,machineryspaces,and hoistways. ***Section903.3.1.3 ;addthefollowing: 903.3.1.3NFPA13Dsprinklersystems .Whereallowed,automaticsprinklersystems installedinone-andtwo-familydwellingsandtownhousesshallbeinstalledthroughoutin accordancewithNFPA 13D orinaccordancewithstatelaw. 3-74 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations ***Section903.3.5 ; add asecond paragraphtoreadasfollows: Watersupplyasrequiredforsuchsystemsshallbeprovidedinconformancewiththe supplyrequirementsoftherespectivestandards;however,everyfireprotectionsystem shall bedesignedwith a 10psisafetyfactor. ***Section903.4 ; addasecond paragraphafterthe exceptionstoread asfollows: Sprinklerandstandpipesystemwater-flowdetectorsshallbeprovidedforeachfloortapto thesprinklersystemandshallcauseanalarmupondetectionofwaterflowformorethan 45seconds.Allcontrolvalvesinthesprinklerandstandpipesystemsexceptforfire departmenthoseconnectionvalvesshallbeelectricallysupervisedtoinitiateasupervisory signalatthecentralstationupontampering. ***Section903.4.2 ; addsecond paragraphtoread asfollows: Thealarmdevicerequiredontheexteriorofthebuildingshallbeaweatherproof horn/strobenotificationappliancewithaminimum75candelastroberating,installedas close aspracticabletothefire department connection. ***Section903.6 ; add Section 903.6.3toreadasfollows: 903.6.3Sprayboothsand rooms .Newandexistingsprayboothsandsprayroomsshallbe protectedbyanapprovedautomaticfire-extinguishingsysteminaccordancewithSection 1504. ***Section905.2 ; changetoread asfollows: 905.2Installationstandard .Standpipesystemsshallbeinstalledinaccordancewiththis sectionandNFPA14.Manualdrystandpipesystemsshallbesupervisedwithaminimum of 10 psig and a maximumof 40 psig air pressurewitha high/low alarm. ***Section905.3 ; add Section 905.3.8 and exceptiontoread asfollows: 905.3.8Buildingarea .Inbuildingsexceeding10,000squarefeetinareaperstory,ClassI automaticwetormanualwetstandpipesshallbeprovidedwhereanyportionofthe building’sinteriorareaismorethan200feet(60960mm)oftravel,verticallyand horizontally,fromthenearest point offiredepartment vehicleaccess. Exception :Automaticdryandsemi-automaticdrystandpipesareallowedasprovidedfor inNFPA 14. ***Section905.4,item 5 ;changetoread asfollows: 5.Wheretheroofhasaslopelessthanfourunitsverticalin12unitshorizontal(33.3- percentslope),eachstandpipeshallbeprovidedwithatwo-wayhoseconnection locatedeither...{remainder oftextunchanged}. 3-75 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations ***Section905.4 ; addthefollowingitem 7: 7.WhenrequiredbythisChapter,standpipeconnectionsshallbeplacedadjacenttoall requiredexitstothestructureandattwohundredfeet(200')intervalsalongmajor corridorsthereafter. ***Section905.9 ; addasecond paragraphafterthe exceptionstoread asfollows: Sprinklerandstandpipesystemwater-flowdetectorsshallbeprovidedforeachfloortapto thesprinklersystemandshallcauseanalarmupondetectionofwaterflowformorethan 45seconds.Allcontrolvalvesinthesprinklerandstandpipesystemsexceptforfire departmenthoseconnectionvalvesshallbeelectricallysupervisedtoinitiateasupervisory signalatthecentralstationupontampering. ***Section906.1{Whererequired} ;changeExceptiontoItem 1 asfollows: Exception :InR-2occupancies,portablefireextinguishersshallberequiredonlyin locationsspecifiedinItems2.through6.whereeachdwellingunitisprovidedwitha portablefire extinguisher having aminimumrating of1-A:10-B:C. ***Section907.1 ; add Section 907.1.4toreadasfollows: 907.1.4Designstandards .Allalarmsystemsneworreplacementshallbeaddressable. Alarmsystemsservingmorethan 20 smoke detectorsshall be analog addressable. Exception :Existingsystemsneednotcomplyunlessthetotalbuildingremodelor expansioninitiatedaftertheeffectivedateofthiscode,asadopted,exceeds30%ofthe building.Whencumulativebuildingremodelorexpansionexceeds50%ofthebuilding must complywithin 18 monthsof permit application. ***Section907.2.1 ; changetoread asfollows: 907.2.1Group A .Amanualfirealarmsystemthatactivatestheoccupantnotification systeminaccordancewithnewSection907.6shallbeinstalledinGroupAoccupancies havinganoccupantloadof300ormorepersonsormorethan100personsaboveorbelow thelowestlevelofexitdischarge.PortionsofGroupEoccupanciesoccupiedforassembly purposesshallbeprovidedwithafirealarmsystemasrequiredfortheGroupEoccupancy. Activationoffirealarm notification appliancesshall: 1.Causeilluminationofthemeansofegresswithlightofnotlessthan1footcandle(11 lux)atthewalkingsurfacelevel, and 2.Stop any conflicting orconfusingsoundsandvisualdistractions. ***Section907.2.3 ; changetoread asfollows: 907.2.3Group E .Amanualfirealarmsystemthatactivatestheoccupantnotification systeminaccordancewithSection907.6shallbeinstalledinGroupEeducational occupancies.Whenautomaticsprinklersystemsorsmokedetectorsareinstalled,such systemsordetectorsshallbeconnectedtothebuildingfirealarmsystem.Anapproved smokedetectionsystemshallbeinstalledinGroupEdaycareoccupancies.Unless 3-76 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations separated by a minimum of 100' open space, all buildings,whether portablebuildings orthe mainbuilding,willbeconsideredonebuildingforalarmoccupantloadconsiderationand interconnectionof alarmsystems. ***Section907.2.3 ; change exception 1andadd exception 1.1toreadasfollows: Exceptions : 1.AmanualfirealarmsystemisnotrequiredinGroupEeducationalanddaycare occupancieswithanoccupantloadoflessthan50whenprovidedwithanapproved automaticsprinklersystem. 1.1.ResidentialIn-Homedaycarewithnotmorethan 12childrenmayuseinterconnected singlestationdetectorsinallhabitablerooms.(Forcareofmorethanfivechildren2- 1/2orlessyearsof age,see Section907.2.6.) ***Section907.2.13 ;changetoread asfollows: 907.2.13High-risebuildings .Buildingswithafloorusedforhumanoccupancylocated morethan55feet(16,764mm)abovethelowestleveloffiredepartmentvehicleaccess shallbeprovidedwithanautomaticsmokedetectionsysteminaccordancewithSection 907.2.13.1,afiredepartmentcommunicationsysteminaccordancewithSection 907.2.13.2 andanemergencyvoice/alarmcommunicationsysteminaccordancewithSection 907.6.2.2. ***Section907.2.13,Exception 3 ;changetoread asfollows: 3.BuildingswithanoccupancyinGroupA-5inaccordancewithSection303.1ofthe InternationalBuildingCode,whenusedforopenairseating;however,thisexception doesnotapplytoaccessoryusesincludingbutnotlimitedtoskyboxes,restaurants andsimilarly enclosedareas. ***Section907.5.2 ; add Section 907.5.2.6toreadasfollows: 907.5.2.6Type .Manualalarminitiating devicesshall be an approved double actiontype. ***Section907.7.1 ; add Section 907.7.1.1toreadasfollows: 907.7.1.1Installation .Allfirealarmsystemsshallbeinstalledinsuchamannerthata failureofanysingleinitiatingdeviceorsingleopeninaninitiatingcircuitconductorwill notinterferewiththenormaloperationofothersuchdevices.Allinitiatingcircuit conductorsshallbeClass“A”wiredwithaminimumofsixfeetseparationbetweensupply andreturncircuitconductors.IDC-Class“A”StyleD;SLC-Class“A”Style6;NAC- Class“B”StyleY.TheIDCfromanaddressabledeviceusedtomonitorthestatusofa suppressionsystemmaybewiredClassB,StyleBprovidedthedistancefromthe addressabledeviceiswithin 10-feet ofthesuppressionsystem device. ***Section907.7.5 ; add Section 907.7.5.2toreadasfollows: 907.7.5.2Communicationrequirements .Allalarmsystems,neworreplacement,shall transmitalarm,supervisoryandtroublesignalsdescriptivelytotheapprovedcentral 3-77 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations station,remotesupervisorystationorproprietarysupervisingstationasdefinedinNFPA 72,withthecorrectdevicedesignationandlocationofaddressabledeviceidentification. Alarmsshall notbe permittedtobetransmitted asaGeneralAlarm orZone condition. ***Section910.1 ; changeException2toread asfollows: 2.Whereareasofbuildingsareequippedwithearlysuppressionfast-response(ESFR) sprinklers,onlymanualsmokeandheatventsshallberequiredwithintheseareas. Automaticsmoke and heat vents are prohibited. ***Section910.2 ; addsubsections910.2.3with exceptionsand 910.2.4toreadasfollows: 910.2.3Group H .Buildings and portionsthereofusedas a GroupH occupancy asfollows: 1.InoccupanciesclassifiedasGroupH-2orH-3,anyofwhicharemorethan15,000 2 squarefeet(1394 m)insinglefloorarea. Exception:Buildingsofnoncombustibleconstructioncontainingonly noncombustiblematerials. 2.InareasofbuildingsinGroupHusedforstoringClass2,3,and4liquidandsolid oxidizers,Class1andunclassifieddetonableorganicperoxides,Class3and4 unstable(reactive)materials, orClass 2 or 3 water-reactivematerials asrequiredfor a high-hazard commodity classification. Exception:Buildingsofnoncombustibleconstructioncontainingonly noncombustiblematerials. 910.2.4Exitaccesstraveldistanceincrease .Buildingsandportionsthereofusedasa GroupF-1orS-1occupancywherethemaximumexitaccesstraveldistanceisincreasedin accordancewith Section 1016.3. ***Table910.3 ;Changethetitleofthefirstrowofthetablefrom“GroupF-1andS-1”to include“GroupH” andtoreadasfollows: GroupH, F-1 and S-1 ***Section910.3.2.2 ;addsecond paragraphtoreadasfollows: Theautomaticoperatingmechanismofthesmokeandheatventsshalloperateata temperatureratingatleast100degreesF(approximately38degreesCelsius)greaterthan thetemperaturerating ofthesprinklersinstalled. ***Section912.2 ; add Section 912.2.3toreadasfollows: 912.2.3Hydrantdistance .Anapprovedfirehydrantshallbelocatedwithin50feetofthe fire department connectionasthefire hoselays. 3-78 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations ***Section913.1 ; addsecond paragraph and exceptiontoreadasfollows: Whenlocatedonthegroundlevelatanexteriorwall,thefirepumproomshallbeprovided withanexteriorfiredepartmentaccessdoorthatisnotlessthan3ft.inwidthand6ft.-8 in.inheight,regardlessof anyinteriordoorsthat areprovided.Akeyboxshallbeprovided atthis door, asrequired by Section 506.1. Exception :Whenitisnecessarytolocatethefirepumproomonotherlevelsornotatan exteriorwall,thecorridorleadingtothefirepumproomaccessfromtheexteriorofthe buildingshallbeprovidedwithequivalentfireresistanceasthatrequiredforthepump room,orasapprovedbythefirecodeofficial.Accesskeysshallbeprovidedinthekeybox asrequiredby Section 506.1. ***Section1004.1.1 ;delete exception: 1004.1.1Areaswithoutfixedseating .Thenumberofoccupantsshallbecomputedatthe rateofoneoccupantperunitofareaasprescribedinTable1004.1.1.Forareaswithout fixedseating,theoccupantloadshallnotbelessthanthatnumberdeterminedbydividing thefloorareaunderconsiderationbytheoccupantperunitofareafactorassignedtothe occupancyassetforthinTable1004.1.1.WhereanintendeduseisnotlistedinTable 1004.1.1,thebuildingofficialshallestablishausebasedonalistedusethatmostnearly resemblestheintendeduse. ***Section1007.1 ; addthefollowing exception4: 4.BuildingsregulatedunderStateLawandbuiltinaccordancewithStateregistered plans,includinganyvariancesorwaiversgrantedbytheState,shallbedeemedtobe in compliancewiththerequirementsof Section1007. ***Section1008.1.9.3 ;Locks and Latches;add conditiontothesectionasfollows: 1008.1.9.3,Locksandlatches .Locksandlatchesshallbepermittedtopreventoperation of doorswhereany ofthefollowing exists: 1.... {textof conditions 1through 3 unchanged}... 3.1.Whereegressdoorsareusedinpairsandpositivelatchingisrequired,approved automaticflushboltsshallbepermittedtobeused,providedthatbothleavesachieve positivelatchingregardlessoftheclosingsequenceandthedoorleafhavingthe automaticflushboltshasno doorknobsorsurfacemountedhardware. 4.... {textof conditions 4 and 5 unchanged}... ***Section1008.1.9.4 ;amend exceptions 3 and 4 asfollows: Exceptions: ...{Text ofExceptions 1 and 2 unchanged}... 3.Whereapairofdoorsservesanoccupantloadoflessthan50personsinaGroupB, F,M orS occupancy,\[remainingtext unchanged\] 3-79 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations 4.WhereapairofdoorsservesaGroupB,F,MorSoccupancy,...{remainingtext unchanged}... 5.... {text unchanged}... ***Section1008.1.9.8 ;changetoread asfollows: 1008.1.9.8.Electromagneticallylockedegressdoors .Doorsinthemeansofegressthat arenototherwiserequiredtohavepanichardwareinbuildingswith anoccupancyinGroup A,B,E,I-1,I-2,M,R-1orR-2anddoorstotenantspacesinGroupA,B,E,I-1,I-2,M,R- 1orR-2shallbepermittedtobeelectromagneticallylockedifequippedwithlisted hardwarethatincorporatesabuilt-inswitchandmeettherequirementsbelow:... {remainingtext unchanged}... ***Section1015 ; addnewsection1015.7toread asfollows: 1015.7Electricalrooms .Forelectricalrooms,specialexistingrequirementsmayapply. Referencetheelectrical code asadopted. ***Section1016 ; add Section 1016.3toreadasfollows: 1016.3Roofventincrease .Inbuildingsthatareonestoryinheight,equippedwith automaticheatandsmokeroofventscomplyingwithSection910andequippedthroughout withanautomaticsprinklersysteminaccordancewithSection903.3.1.1,themaximum exit accesstraveldistanceshall be 400feet(122m)for occupanciesinGroup F-1 or S-1. ***Section1018.1 ; addException 5toread asfollows: 5.InGroupBofficebuildings,corridorwallsandceilingsneednotbeoffire-resistive constructionwithinofficespacesofasingletenantwhenthespaceisequippedwith anapprovedautomaticfirealarmsystemwithcorridorsmokedetection.The actuationofanydetectorshallactivatealarmsaudibleinallareasservedbythe corridor.Thesmoke-detectionsystemshallbeconnectedtothebuilding’sfirealarm systemwheresuch a systemis provided. ***Section1018.6 ; amendtoreadasfollows: 1018.6,Corridorcontinuity .Allcorridorsshallbecontinuousfromthepointofentryto anexit,andshall not beinterrupted byinterveningrooms. ... {Exception unchanged}... ***Section1022.1 ; add exceptions 8 and 9 toreadasfollows: 8.InotherthanoccupancyGroupsHandI,amaximumof50percentofegress stairwaysservingoneadjacentfloorarenotrequiredtobeenclosed,providedatleast twomeansofegressareprovidedfrombothfloorsservedbytheunenclosed stairways.Anytwosuchinterconnectedfloorsshallnot be opentootherfloors. 3-80 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations 9.InotherthanoccupancyGroupsHandI,interioregressstairwaysservingonlythe firstandsecondstoriesofa building equippedthroughoutwith an automaticsprinkler systeminaccordancewithSection903.3.1.1arenotrequiredtobeenclosed, providedatleasttwomeansofegressareprovidedfrombothfloorsservedbythe unenclosedstairways. Suchinterconnectedstoriesshall not be opentootherstories. ***Section1022.9 ; changetoreadasfollows: 1022.9Smokeproofenclosuresandpressurizedstairways .Inbuildingsrequiredto complywithSection 403or405oftheIBC,eachoftheexitenclosuresservingastorywith afloorsurfacelocatedmorethan55feet(16,764mm)abovethelowestleveloffire... {remainder ofsection unchanged}... ***Section1024.1 ; changetoreadasfollows: 1024.1General .Approvedluminous egress pathmarkings delineatingthe exit pathshall be providedinbuildingsofGroupsA,B,E,I,MandR-1havingoccupiedfloorslocatedmore than55feet(16,764mm)abovethelowestleveloffiredepartmentvehicleaccessin accordancewith Sections 1024.1through 1024.5. ... {Exceptions unchanged}... ***Section1026.6 ; amendexception 4toreadasfollows: Exceptions: ... {Exceptions1through 3 unchanged}... 4.Separationfromtheopen-endedcorridorsofthebuilding...{remainingtext unchanged}... ***Section1030.2 ; changetoreadasfollows: 1030.2Reliability .Requiredexitaccesses,exitsorexitdischargesshallbecontinuously maintainedfreefromobstructionsorimpedimentstofullinstantuseinthecaseoffireor otheremergency.Securitydevicesaffectingmeansofegressshallbesubjecttoapprovalof thefire codeofficial. ***Section1501.2 ; deletethesection. ***Section1504.4 ; changetoreadasfollows: 1504.4Fireprotection .Newandexistingsprayboothsandsprayroomsshallbeprotected by an approved automaticfire-extinguishingsystem...{remainder ofsection unchanged}... ***Section2202.1Definitions ;addto definitionofREPAIRGARAGE asfollows: REPAIRGARAGE .Abuilding,structureorportionthereofusedforservicingor repairingmotorvehicles.Thisoccupancyshallalsoincludegaragesinvolvedinminor repair,modificationandservicingofmotorvehiclesforitemssuchaslubechanges, inspections,windshieldrepairorreplacement,shocks,minorpartreplacementandother suchminorrepairs. 3-81 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations ***Section2204.1 ; changetoreadasfollows: 2204.1Supervisionofdispensing .Thedispensingoffuelatmotorfuel-dispensing facilitiesshallbein accordancewiththefollowing: 1.Conducted by a qualifiedattendant; and/or, 2.Shall be underthesupervision ofa qualifiedattendant;and/or 3.Shall be an unattendedself-servicefacilityin accordancewith Section 2204.3. Atanytimethequalifiedattendantofitem#1or#2aboveisnotpresent,suchoperations shall be considered as an unattendedself-servicefacility and shall also complywith Section 2204.3. ***Section2302 ;addasecondparagraphtothedefinitionof“High-PiledCombustibleStorage” toreadasfollows: AnybuildingclassifiedasagroupSOccupancyorSpeculativeBuildingexceeding6,000 sq.ft.thathasaclearheightinexcessof14feet,makingitpossibletobeusedforstorage inexcessof12feet,shallbeconsideredtobehigh-piledstorage.Whenaspecificproduct cannotbeidentified,afire protectionsystemandlifesafetyfeaturesshall be installedasfor ClassIV commodities,tothemaximum pile height. ***Table2306.2,footnote j ;changetexttoreadasfollows: j.Whereareasofbuildingsareequippedwithearlysuppressionfast-response(ESFR) sprinklers,manualsmokeandheatventsormanuallyactivatedengineered mechanicalsmoke exhaustsystemsshall berequiredwithintheseareas. ***Section3301.1.3 ;changetoread asfollows: 3301.1.3Fireworks .Thepossession,manufacture, Sstorage,sale,handlinganduseof fireworksareprohibited. Exceptions: storageandhandlingoffireworksas 1.Onlywhenapprovedforfireworksdisplays, S allowedin Section 3304and 3308. 2.The useoffireworksforapproved displays asallowedin Section 3308. ***Section3302 ; changethe definitionof FIREWORKStoreadasfollows: FIREWORKS .Anycompositionordeviceforthepurposeofproducingavisibleoran audibleeffectforentertainmentpurposesbycombustion,deflagration,ordetonation, and/oractivatedbyignitionwithamatchorotherheatproducingdevicethatmeetsthe definitionof1.4Gfireworksor1.3Gfireworksassetforthherein....{remainderoftext unchanged}... 3-82 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations ***Section3403.6 ; add a sentencetoreadasfollows: 3403.6Pipingsystems .Pipingsystems,andtheircomponentparts,forflammableand combustibleliquidsshallbeinaccordancewithSections3403.6.1through3403.6.11.An approvedmethodofsecondarycontainmentshallbeprovidedforundergroundtankand pipingsystems. ***Section3404.2.9.5 ;add Section3404.2.9.5.1toread asfollows: 3404.2.9.5.1Combustibleliquidstoragetanksinsideofbuildings .Themaximum aggregateallowablequantitylimitshallbe3,000gallons(11,356L)ofClassIIorIII combustibleliquidforstorageinprotectedabovegroundtankscomplyingwithSection 3404.2.9.7whenallofthefollowing conditionsaremet: 1.Theentire3,000gallon(11,356L)quantityshallbestoredinprotectedaboveground tanks; 2.The3,000gallon(11,356L)capacityshallbepermittedtobestoredinasingletank ormultiplesmallertanks; 3.Thetanksshallbelocatedinaroomprotectedbyanautomaticsprinklersystem complyingwith Section 903.3.1.1; and 4.Tanksshallbeconnectedtofuel-burningequipment,includinggenerators,utilizing anapprovedclosedpipingsystem. Thequantityofcombustibleliquidstoredintankscomplyingwiththissectionshallnotbe countedtowardsthemaximumallowablequantitysetforthinTable2703.1.1(1),andsuch tanksshallnotberequiredtobelocatedinacontrolarea.Suchtanksshallnotbelocated morethantwostoriesbelowgrade. ***Section3404.2.11.5 ; add a sentencetoreadasfollows: 3404.2.11.5Leakprevention .Leakpreventionforundergroundtanksshallcomplywith Sections3404.2.11.5.1through3404.2.11.5.3.Anapprovedmethodofsecondary containmentshall beprovidedfor undergroundtank and pipingsystems. ***Section3404.2.11.5.2 ;changetoread asfollows: 3404.2.11.5.2Leak detection .Undergroundstoragetanksystemsshall be providedwithan approvedmethodofleakdetectionfromanycomponentofthesystemthatisdesignedand installedinaccordancewithNFPA 30 and asspecifiedin Section 3404.2.11.5.3. ***Section3404.2.11.5 ; add Section3404.2.11.5.3toreadasfollows: 3404.2.11.5.3Observationwells .Approvedsamplingtubesofaminimum6inchesin diametershallbeinstalledinthebackfillmaterialofeachundergroundflammableor combustibleliquidstoragetank.Thetubesshallextendfromapoint12inchesbelowthe averagegradeoftheexcavationtogroundlevelandshallbeprovidedwithsuitablesurface accesscaps.Eachtanksiteshallprovideasamplingsumpatthecornersoftheexcavation withaminimumof4sumps.Samplingtubesshallbeplacedintheproductlineexcavation 3-83 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations within10feetofthetankexcavationandoneevery50feetroutedalongproductlines towardsthedispensers,aminimum oftwo arerequired. ***Section3406.5.4 ;delete Section3406.5.4.5 andreplacewiththefollowing: 3406.5.4.5Commercial,industrial,governmentalormanufacturing .Dispensingof ClassIIandIIImotorvehiclefuelfromtankvehiclesintothefueltanksofmotorvehicles locatedat commercial,industrial,governmental ormanufacturing establishmentsis allowed wherepermitted,providedsuchdispensingoperationsareconductedinaccordancewith Sections3406.5.4.5.1through 3406.5.4.5.3. 3406.5.4.5.1 Siterequirements . 1.Dispensingmay occur atsitesthathave beenpermittedto conductmobilefueling. 2.Adetailedsiteplanshallbesubmittedwitheachapplicationforapermit.Thesite planmustindicate: a.allbuildings,structures,and appurtenances onsiteandtheiruseorfunction; b.alluses adjacenttothepropertylinesofthesite; c.thelocationsofallstorm drain openings, adjacentwaterways orwetlands; d.informationregardingslope,naturaldrainage,curbing,impoundingandhowa spillwill beretained uponthesiteproperty; and, e.Thescaleofthesiteplan. 3.TheCodeOfficialisauthorizedtoimposelimitsupon:thetimesand/ordaysduring whichmobilefuelingoperationsareallowedtotakeplaceandspecificlocationsona sitewherefuelingispermitted. 4.Mobilefuelingoperationsshallbeconductedinareasnotgenerallyaccessibletothe public. 5.Mobilefuelingshallnottakeplacewithin15feet(4.572m)ofbuildings,property lines,or combustiblestorage. 3406.5.4.5.2Refueling operator requirements . 1.Theownerofamobilefuelingoperationsshallprovidetothejurisdictionawritten responseplanwhichdemonstratesreadinesstorespondtoafuelspill,carryout appropriatemitigationmeasures,andtoindicateitsprocesstoproperlydisposeof contaminatedmaterialswhen circumstancesrequire. 2.ThetankvehicleshallcomplywiththerequirementsofNFPA385andLocal,State andFederalrequirements.Thetankvehicle’sspecificfunctionsshallincludethatof supplyingfueltomotorvehiclefueltanks.Thevehicleandallitsequipmentshallbe maintainedingoodrepair. 3-84 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations 3.Signsprohibitingsmokingoropenflameswithin25feet(7.62m)ofthetankvehicle orthepointoffuelingshallbeprominentlypostedon3sidesofthevehicleincluding theback and bothsides. 4.Afireextinguisherwithaminimumratingof40:BCshallbeprovidedonthevehicle withsignage clearlyindicatingitslocation. 5.The dispensing nozzles and hosesshallbeof anapproved andlistedtype. 6.Thedispensinghoseshallnotbeextendedfromthereelmorethan100feet(30.48m) inlength. 7.Absorbentmaterials, non-water absorbent pads, a 10 foot(3.048m)long containment boom,anapprovedcontainerwithlid,andanon-metallicshovelshallbeprovidedto mitigate a minimum5-gallonfuelspill. 8.Tankervehiclesshallbeequippedwithafuellimitswitchsuchasacount-back switch,limitingtheamountofasinglefuelingoperationtoamaximumof500 gallons(1893L)betweenresetting ofthelimitswitch. Exception:Tankersutilizingremoteemergencyshut-offdevicecapabilitywherethe operatorconstantlycarriestheshut-offdevicewhich,whenactivated,immediately causesflowoffuelfromthetankertocease. 9.Personsresponsiblefordispensingoperationsshallbetrainedintheappropriate mitigatingactionsintheeventofafire,leak,orspill.Trainingrecordsshallbe maintainedbythedispensingcompanyandshallbemadeavailabletothefirecode officialuponrequest. 10.Operatorsoftankvehiclesusedformobilefuelingoperationsshallhaveintheir possessionatalltimesanemergencycommunicationsdevicetonotifytheproper authoritiesinthe event of an emergency. 3406.5.4.5.3Operationalrequirements . 1.Thetankvehicledispensingequipmentshallbeconstantlyattendedandoperated only by designated personnelwhoaretrainedto handle and dispensemotorfuels. 2.Priortobeginningdispensingoperations,precautionsshallbetakentoassureignition sourcesarenotpresent. 3.The engines ofvehiclesbeingfueledshallbeshutoff during dispensing operations. 4.Nighttimefueling operationsshallonlytakeplaceinadequatelylightedareas. 5.Thetankvehicleshallbepositionedwithrespecttovehiclesbeingfueledsoasto precludetrafficfromdrivingoverthedeliveryhoseandbetweenthetankvehicleand themotorvehicle beingfueled. 6.Duringfuelingoperations,tankvehiclebrakesshallbeset,chockblocksshallbein place and warninglightsshallbein operation. 3-85 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations 7.Motorvehiclefueltanksshallnotbetopped off. 8.Thedispensinghoseshallbeproperlyplacedonanapprovedreelorinanapproved compartment priortomovingthetankvehicle. 9.TheCodeOfficialandotherappropriateauthoritiesshallbenotifiedwhena reportablespill orunauthorized discharge occurs. ***Section3803.2.1 ;addSection 3803.2.1.8toread asfollows: 3803.2.1.8Jewelryrepair,dentallabsandsimilaroccupancies .Wherenaturalgas serviceisnotavailable,portableLP-Gascontainersareallowedtobeusedtosupply approvedtorchassembliesorsimilarappliances.Suchcontainersshallnotexceed20- pound(9.0kg)watercapacity.Aggregatecapacityshallnotexceed60-pound(27.2kg) watercapacity.Eachdeviceshallbeseparatedfromothercontainersbyadistanceofnot lessthan 20feet. ***Section3804.2,Exception ;addan exception2toreadasfollows: Exceptions : 1.{existingtextunchanged} 2.Exceptaspermittedin308and3804.3.2,LP-gascontainersarenotpermittedin residentialareas. ***Section3804.3 ; add Section 3804.3.2toreadasfollows: 3804.3.2Spas,poolheatersandotherlisteddevices .Wherenaturalgasserviceisnot available,anLP-Gascontainerisallowedtobeusedtosupplyspaandpool heatersorother listeddevices.Suchcontainershallnotexceed250-gallonwatercapacityperlot.SeeTable 3804.3forlocationof containers. Exception :LotswhereLPcanbeoffloadedwhollyonthepropertywherethetankis located;mayinstall500gallonabovegroundor1,000gallonundergroundapproved containers. ***Table4604.7,footnote a ; changetoreadasfollows: a.Buildingsconstructedunderthe2003or2006IBCandequippedthroughoutwithan automaticsprinklersystemin accordancewith Section903.3.1.1or 903.3.1.2. ***Section4604.23 ;changetoread asfollows: 4604.23Egresspathmarkings .ExistingbuildingsofGroupsA,B,E,I,M,andR-1 havingoccupiedfloorslocatedmorethan55feet(16,764mm)abovethelowestlevelof firedepartmentvehicleaccessshallbeprovidedwithluminousegresspathmarkingsin accordancewith Section 1024. 3-86 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations Exception :Open,unenclosedstairwellsinhistoricbuildingsdesignatedashistoricundera stateorlocal historic preservationprogram. (Ordinance2004-28sec.IV,adopted8/30/04;2006Code,ch.3,sec.9.02;Ordinance2012-32, sec. 2,ex.A,adopted 12/10/12) ARTICLE 3.04 JOB SITE MAINTENANCE Sec. 3.04.001Applicability Thisarticleshallapplytoallnewconstruction,remodeling,andotherconstructionactivities withinthetownthatrequireabuildingpermit.(Ordinance2011-25,sec.2(18.01),adopted 6/20/11) Sec. 3.04.002Definitions Constructiondebris.Debrisandotherwastebuildingmaterialsresultingfromnewconstruction anddemolitionoperationsonpavements,buildingsandotherstructures;provided,however,that thetermshall notincludehazardouswaste. Container.Ametal containersupplied bythesolidwasteprovider. Debris.Alldirt,concrete,rocks,bricks,wood,buildingmaterials,orothertrash,refuse,orwaste materials,notincluding hazardouswaste,generated by or asaresultof aconstruction project. Hazardouswaste.Petroleumandpetroleumproducts,radioactivematerials,asbestosinanyform thatisorcouldbecomefriable,ureaformaldehydefoaminsulation,transformersorother equipmentthatcontainspolychlorinatedbiphenyls,andradongas,andanyotherchemicals, materialsorsubstancesdefinedasorincludedinthedefinitionof“hazardousmaterials,” “hazardouswastes,”“hazardoussubstances,”“toxicwastes,”“toxicpollutants,”“contaminates,” “pollutants,”“infectiouswastes,”“medicalwastes,“radioactivewastes,”“sewagesludges”or wordsofsimilarimport underany applicableenvironmentallaw. .Debrisandotherwastebuildingmaterialsresulting Remodelingandrepairconstructiondebris fromremodelingand/orrepair;provided,however,thatthetermshallnotincludehazardous waste. Solidwasteprovider.Theentitywithwhichthetownhascontractedtoprovideexclusivesolid wasteandrecyclablematerialscollection,transportationanddisposalservicesforandwithinthe townlimits. (Ordinance2011-24,sec.2(18.01),adopted6/20/11;Ordinance2011-25,sec.2(18.02),adopted 6/20/11) Sec. 3.04.003Cleanliness andwastedisposal (a)Generalrequirementsfornewconstruction.Allnewresidentialandcommercial constructionjobsiteswithinthetownshallbemaintainedinsuchamannersoastobefreeofall constructiondebrisfromthecommencementofpermittedconstructionactivitythroughthedate offinal permit approval. 3-87 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations (b)Containerrequired.Allconstructiondebrisgeneratedbyorrelatedtoanewresidentialor commercialconstructionjobsiteshallbewhollycontainedinacontainer.Thecontainershallbe ofsufficientcapacitytopreventspillage,blowingdebrisorotherunsightlyorunsanitary conditions.Eachnewresidentialandcommercialconstructionjobsitewithinthetownshall utilizeatleastone(1)container,exceptasotherwiseexpresslyprovidedherein.Suchcontainer shallbelocatedwhollyonthesingleconstructionjobsitewhichitisservicing;provided, however,thatwheretwo(2)constructionjobsitesareadjacent,one(1)containerplacedata centrallocationonone(1)ormoreofthosejobsitesmaybeutilizedtoservicebothjobsites. Eachcontainershallbeofsufficientsizetoaccommodatedisposalofallconstructiondebrisfrom thejobsite orsitesforwhichthecontainerisservicing. (c)Timeframeforplacementandremovalofcontainer.Acontainershallbeplacedonthejob site(s)onorbeforethedateofthefirstfoundationinspectionandshallbemaintaineduponthe jobsite(s) untilfinal brick completion.Thereafter,thecontainermay be removed; however,waste containmentshall beinaccordancewiththissection. (d)Otherreceptacles.Aftertheremovalofacontainer,constructiondebrisshallbecontained inaproperwastedisposalreceptaclesothatdebrisiswhollycontainedandnotvisiblefromthe street. (e)Remodelingandrepair.Allresidentialandcommercialremodelingandrepairjobsites withinthetownshallbemaintainedinsuchamannersoastobefreeof allremodelingandrepair constructiondebrisfromthecommencementofpermittedconstructionactivitythroughthedate offinalpermitapproval.Remodelingandrepairconstructiondebrisshallbecontainedina containerorshall beremovedfromthejobsitedaily. (Ordinance2011-24,sec.2(18.02),adopted6/20/11;Ordinance2011-25,sec.2(18.03),adopted 6/20/11) * ARTICLE 3.05 DANGEROUSOR SUBSTANDARDBUILDINGS Sec. 3.05.001Definitions Thefollowing definitionsshall applyintheinterpretation and enforcementofthisarticle: .Buildingsofanynaturethatarefoundtobedangerous,thatarecalculated Dangerousbuildings toincreasethefirehazard,thatinjure,hurtorharmindividualsorthatmaydamageorinjure contiguousoradjacentlands,orwhichendangerlifeorhealthoraresubversiveofthepublic health,safetyandwelfareandwhichhaveanyoneorallofthefollowingdefects,andshall include,butnotbelimitedto,thefollowing: (1)Thosebuildingswhich,exclusiveofthefoundation,showthirty-threepercent(33%) ormoreofdamageordeteriorationofthesupportingwalls,beams,orothermember ormembersofthebuildingorfiftypercent(50%)ofdamageordeteriorationofthe nonsupporting enclosing or outsidewallsor covering ofthe building. * Statelawreference– Authorityofmunicipalitytoregulatedangerousandsubstandardstructures, V.T.C.A.,LocalGovernmentCode,sec.214.001etseq. 3-88 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations (2)Those buildingswhichhavebeendamagedbyfire,windorothercausesso asto have becomedangeroustolife,safety,moralsorthegeneralhealthandwelfareofthe occupants orthepeopleofthetown. (3)Thosebuildingswhichhavebecomeoraresodilapidated,decayed,unsafe, unsanitaryorwhichutterlyfailtoprovideamenitiesessentialtodecentlivingthat theyareunfitforhumanhabitationorarelikelytocausesicknessordiseasesoasto workinjurytothe health,morals,safety orgeneralwelfareofthoselivingtherein. (4)Thosebuildingsthathavelight,airandsanitationfacilitieswhichareinadequateto protectthe health,morals,safety orgeneralwelfareofthoselivingtherein. (5)Thosebuildingshavinginadequatefacilitiesforegressincaseoffireorpanic,or thosehavinginsufficientstairways,elevators,fireescapesorothermeansof communication. (6)Thosebuildingswhichhavepartsthereofwhicharesoattachedthattheymayfall andinjuremembers ofthepublicor property. (7)Thosebuildingswhichhaveafoundationthatisnotsofreeofholes,cracks, buckling, crumbling anddefectsastosupport adequatelythe dwellingstructure. (8)Thosebuildingswhichdonothaveafloor,exteriorwallandroofthatissofreeof holes,cracksandloose,rotten,warpedorprotrudingboardsastoprotectthe occupantsofthedwellingordwellingunitreasonablyfromweatherelementsand from damage of collapse. (9)Thosebuildingsexistinginviolationofanyprovisionsofthebuildingcodeofthe town orany provisionofthetownfire codeor othercodesofthetown. Urban nuisance.A premises orstructurethat: (1)Isreasonablydangeroustothephysicalhealthorsafetyofanoccupantorother persons; or (2)Itsstateofdisrepairissuchthatitcouldreasonablycauseinjury,damage,harmor inconveniencetothecommunityandtheuseandenjoymentofproperty,materially interferingwiththepropertyuseorcomfortandenjoymentofsurroundingproperty, takingintoconsiderationthenatureanduse ofthepropertiesinthe area and character ofthecommunityinwhichtheyaresituated,whichconditionwouldbesubstantially offensiveandannoyingtopersonsofordinarysensibilities,tasteandhabitslivingin thecommunity. (Ordinance 97-13,sec. 1, adopted 5/13/97; 2006Code, ch. 3, sec.12.01) Sec. 3.05.002Penalty Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersontoviolateanyprovisionofthisarticle,andanyperson violatingorfailingtocomplywithanyprovisionhereofshallbefined,uponconviction,inan amountnotmorethantwothousanddollars($2,000.00),andaseparateoffenseshallbedeemed 3-89 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations committedeachdayduringoronwhichaviolationoccursorcontinues.(Ordinance97-13,sec. 10, adopted5/13/97; 2006Code, ch. 3,sec. 12.09) Sec. 3.05.003UniformCodefortheAbatement ofDangerousBuildings adopted TheUniformCodefortheAbatementofDangerousBuildings,1994edition,togetherwithall appendicesthereto,isherebyadoptedandisincorporatedhereininitsentirety;provided, however,thattotheextentof any conflict betweentheUniformCode and theterms ofthisarticle, thetermsofthisarticleshallcontrol.AcopyoftheUniformCodefortheAbatementof DangerousBuildingsshallbekeptonfileintheofficeofthebuildingofficialofthetown. (Ordinance 97-13,sec. 8, adopted 5/13/97; 2006Code, ch. 3, sec.12.08) Sec. 3.05.004Powersoftowncouncil Thetowncouncilshallhavethefollowing authority: (1)Torequirethedemolitionofabuildingtobefoundtobeadangerousbuildingand/or an urban nuisanceor astructurefoundto beanurbannuisance; (2)Torequire,asanalternativetodemolitionofabuildingfoundtobeadangerous buildingand/oranurbannuisanceorastructurefoundtobeanurbannuisance,the repairofthestructurebythe owneror bythetown; (3)Ifabuildingdeterminedtobeadangerousbuildingoranurbannuisanceisnot vacated,securedordemolishedasrequiredbyorderofthetowncouncil,thetown councilmaydirectthetowntovacate,secure,removeordemolishthebuildingor relocatetheoccupants atthe expenseofthetown; (4)Torequireavacantstructureorvacantportionofastructureconstitutingadangerous building oran urban nuisance besecurely closed andmadesafe; (5)Torequireorcausethecorrectionofadangerousconditiononanylandwithinthe town; (6)Tograntavariancewhen,intheopinionofthecommission,aliteralinterpretationof thisarticlewouldresultintheimpositionofanunnecessaryorunreasonable hardship; (7)Toassessacivilpenaltyagainstapropertyowneratthetimeofanadministrative hearingbeforethetowncouncilonviolationshereofinanamountnottoexceedone thousanddollars($1,000.00)adayforeachviolationor,iftheownershowsthatthe propertyistheowner’slawfulhomestead,inanamountnottoexceedtendollars ($10.00)adayforeachviolation,uponashowingthatthepropertyownerwas notifiedoftherequirementsofthisarticleandtheowner’sneedtocomplywiththe requirements,andafternotificationthepropertyownercommittedanactinviolation ofthisarticleorfailedtotake an actionnecessaryforcompliancewiththisarticle; 3-90 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations (8)Tocauseanactiontobebroughtindistrictcourtinaccordancewithsection214.003 oftheTexasLocalGovernmentCode,asamended,fortheappointmentofareceiver forpropertyfoundto beanurbannuisance. (Ordinance 97-13,sec. 2, adopted 5/13/97; 2006Code, ch. 3, sec.12.02) Sec. 3.05.005Hearingprocedures Priortoexercisinganyauthoritygiventothetowncouncilbythisarticleorbystatelawin connectionwithadangerousbuildingoranurbannuisance,thetowncouncilshallconducta publichearingtodeterminewhetherornotthereexistsonthepropertyinquestionadangerous buildingoranurbannuisance.Inmakingthatdetermination,thetowncouncilshallconducta public hearing on thematterinaccordancewiththefollowing: (1)Notice ofthe publichearingshallbe provided: (A)Bycertifiedmail,returnreceiptrequested,totherecordownersoftheaffected property,senttothelastknownaddress,andeachmortgagee,lienholderand eachholderofarecordedlienagainsttheaffectedproperty,asshownbythe recordsofthecountyclerkofthecountyof\[where\]theaffectedpropertyis located,iftheaddressofthelienholdercanbeascertainedfromtheapplicable instrumentsonfileintheoffice ofthe county clerk; and (B)Toallunknownownersbypostingacopyofthenoticeonthefrontdoorof eachimprovementsituatedontheaffectedpropertyorasclosetothefrontas practicable. (2)Thenoticeshallbemailedandpostedbeforethe10thdayprecedingthedateofthe hearing beforethecouncilandmuststatethedate,time and place ofthehearing. (3)Ifthenoticesenttothelastknownaddressofthepersonbeingnotifiedisreturned undelivered,thebuildingofficialmayservethenoticepersonallyifthepersontobe notifiedcanbefoundinDentonorTarrantCounty,Texas.Ifnoticesenttoanowner isreturnedundeliveredand,afterdiligentsearch,thebuildingofficialisunableto discoveracorrectaddressorisunabletoservetheownerpersonally,thenthe buildingofficialshallgive noticebypublicationintheofficialnewspaperofthetown atleastfive days beforethe hearing. (4)The noticeshall containthefollowing: (A)Alegal description ofthe property under consideration; (B)Adescriptionoftheviolationofthemunicipalstandardsthatispresentatthe building; (C)Astatementthattheowner,lienholder,ormortgageewillberequiredtosubmit atthehearingproofofthescopeofanyworkthatmayberequiredtocomply withthisarticle andotherrelevantcodesofthetownandthetimeitwilltaketo reasonably performthework; and 3-91 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations (D)Astatementthatthetownwillvacate,secure,remove,repairordemolishthe buildingorrelocatetheoccupantsofthebuildingiftheorderedactionisnot takenwithinareasonabletime. (5)Ateachhearingofthetownand\[sic\]owner,lessor,occupantorlienholdermay presentwitnessesinhisownbehalfandisentitledtocross-examinewitnesses appearing againsthim. (6)Afterapublichearing,thecouncilshallenteranordermakingadeterminationasto whetherornotthepropertyunderconsiderationconstitutesand/orcontainsa dangerousbuilding or urban nuisance.An orderofthetown councilisfinal. (7)Atthepublichearingtodeterminewhetherabuildingcomplieswiththestandards andrequirementssetoutherein,theowner,lienholderormortgageeoftheaffected propertyhastheburdenofprooftodemonstratethescopeofanyworkthatmaybe requiredtocomplywiththis articleandthetimeitwilltaketoreasonably performthe work. (Ordinance97-13,sec.3,adopted5/13/97;2006Code,ch.3,sec.12.03;Ordinanceadopting Code) Sec. 3.05.006Orderoftown council (a)Inconductingahearingunderthisarticle,thetowncouncilshallrequiretheowner, lienholderormortgagee ofthedangerousbuildingtowithinthirty(30) days: (1)Securethe buildingfrom unauthorizedentry; and (2)Repair,removeordemolishthebuilding,unlesstheownerorlienholderestablishes atthe hearingthatthework cannotreasonably be performedwithinthirty(30)days. (b)Ifthetowncouncilallowstheowner,lienholderormortgageemorethanthirty(30)daysto repair,removeordemolishthebuilding,thetowncouncilshallestablishspecifictimeschedules forthecommencementandperformanceoftheworkandshallrequiretheowner,lienholderor mortgageetosecurethepropertyinareasonablemannerfromunauthorizedentrywhilethework is being performed. (c)Thetowncouncilshallnotallowtheowner,lienholderormortgageemorethanninety(90) daystorepair,removeordemolishthebuildingorfullyperformallworkrequiredto complywith theorder unlessthe owner,lienholderormortgagee: (1)Submits a detailedplanandtimescheduleforthework at ahearing;and (2)Establishesatthehearingthattheworkcannotreasonablybecompletedwithin ninety(90)days becauseofthescope andcomplexity ofthework. (d)Ifthetowncouncilallowstheowner,lienholderormortgageemorethanninety(90)days tocompleteanypartoftheworkrequiredtorepair,removeordemolishthebuilding,thetown councilshallrequiretheowner,lienholderormortgageetoregularlysubmitprogressreportsto thetowntodemonstratethattheowner,lienholderormortgageehascompliedwiththetime schedulesestablishedforcommencementandperformanceofthework.Theordermayrequire 3-92 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations thattheowner,lienholderormortgageeappearbeforethetowncouncilorsuchotherpersonas thecouncilmay designateto demonstratecompliancewiththetimeschedules. (e)Withinten(10) daysafterthe datethatthe orderisissued,thetownshall: (1)Filea copy ofthe orderinthe officeofthetownsecretary; and (2)Publishin a newspaperofgeneralcirculationinthetown a notice containing: (A)Thestreetaddressorlegaldescription ofthe property; (B)The dateofthe hearing; (C)A briefstatementindicatingtheresultsoftheorder;and (D)Instructionsstatingwherea completecopy ofthe ordermay be obtained. (f)Afterthehearingandentryoforder,thetownshallpromptlymailbycertifiedmail,return receiptrequested,acopyoftheordertotheownerofthebuildingandtoanylienholderor mortgagee ofthe building. (Ordinance 97-13,sec. 4, adopted 5/13/97; 2006Code, ch. 3, sec.12.04) Sec. 3.05.007Failureto complywithorder Apersoncommitsanoffenseifhefailstocorrectaviolationofthisarticleincompliancewithan orderofthetowncouncilthathasbecomefinal.Itisadefensetoprosecutionunderthissection thattheorderofthetowncouncilhasbeenappealedtothedistrictcourt.(Ordinance97-13,sec. 5, adopted5/13/97; 2006 Code, ch.3,sec. 12.05) Sec. 3.05.008Minimumstandards;responsibilities ofowner (a)Propertystandards.An ownershall: (1)Eliminateahole,excavation,sharpprotrusion,andanyotherobjectorconditionthat existsontheland andisreasonably capableof causinginjuryto a person; (2)Securely cover or closeawell, cesspoolor cistern; (3)Providesolidwastereceptacles orcontainerswhenrequired bythetown; (4)Providedrainagetopreventstandingwater andflooding on theland; (5)Removedeadtreesandtreelimbsthatarereasonablycapableofcausinginjurytoa person;and (6)Keepthedoorsandwindowsofavacantstructure\[or\]portionofastructuresecurely closedto prevent unauthorized entry. 3-93 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations (b)Structuralstandards.An ownershall: (1)Protecttheexteriorsurfacesofastructurewhicharesubjecttodecaybyapplication of paintorother coating; (2)Fillhollowmasonrysupportingpiers,ifused,withconcrete,andanchorthepiersto concretefootingswitha 5/8-inchsteel dowel; (3)Provideandmaintainrailingsforstairs,steps,balconies,porchesandelsewhereas specifiedinthetown’s building code; (4)Repairholes,cracksandotherdefectsreasonablycapableofcausinginjurytoa personinstairs, porches,steps and balconies; (5)Maintainastructureintendedforhumanoccupancyandits\[any\]structureusedasan accessorytoastructureintendedforhumanoccupancyinaweathertightand watertightcondition; (6)Maintainfloors,walls,ceilings,andallsupportingstructuralmembersinasound condition,capableof bearingimposedsafetyloads; (7)Providecross-ventilationas prescribedinthebuildingcode; (8)Repair orreplace chimneyfluesandattachmentsthatdo notfunction properly; (9)Repairholes,cracks,breaks,andloosesurfacematerialsthatarehealthorsafety hazardsinor onfloorsinor on floors,wallsandceilings; (10)Provideandmaintainamoisture-resistantfinishormaterialfortheflooringor subflooring ofeachbathroom,showerroom, and toiletroom; (11)Provideeveryhabitableroomwithatleastonewindoworskylightfacingdirectlyto the outdoors; (12)Provideeveryhabitableroomwithatleastonewindoworskylightwhichcanbe easily opened, orsuchother deviceaswill adequately ventilatetheroom; (13)Provideeverybathroomwiththelightandventilationrequirementsforhabitable rooms,exceptthatnowindoworskylightshallberequiredinadequatelyventilated bathrooms equippedwith an approvedventilatingsystem; (14)Providethatcommonhallsandinsidestairwaysineverybuilding,otherthanone- familydwellings,beadequatelylightedatalltimeswithanilluminationofatleast one(1)footcandleintensity atthefloorinthedarkestportion ofthe normallytraveled stairs and passageways; (15)Provideandmaintainthebuildingfoundationsysteminasafemannerandcapableof supportingtheloadwhichnormal usemay causeto be placedthereon; 3-94 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations (16)Providethateveryexteriorwallbefreeofholes,breaks,looseorrottingboardsor timbers,andanyotherconditionswhichmightadmitrainordampnesstotheinterior portions ofthewallsortothe occupiedspaces ofthe building; (17)Provideroofswhicharestructurallysoundandmaintainedinasafemannerand whichhavenodefectswhichmightadmitrainorcausedampnessinthewallsor interiorportion ofthebuilding; (18)Provideandmaintainallportions,additionsorsectionsofaroof,includingbutnot limitedtofascia,eaves,soffit,sheathing,raftertails,bargerafters,ventscreening, gutters, downspouts,roofjackets andlead ormetalflashing; (19)Provideandmaintaineverydwellingunitwithsafe,unobstructedmeansofegress withaminimumceilingheightofsevenfeet(7')leadingtoasafeandopenspaceat groundlevel.Stairsshallhaveaminimumheadroomofsixfeet(6'),eightinches (8"); (20)Provideandmaintainprotectiverailingsonanyunenclosedstructureoverthirty inches(30")fromthegroundlevelor onanysteps containingfourrisers ormore; (21)Provideandmaintaineverywindowsubstantiallyweathertight,watertightand rodent-proof, andkeepinsoundworking conditionandgoodrepair; (22)Provideeveryexteriordoor,basementorcellar doorandhatchwaytobesubstantially weathertight androdent-proof, andkeptinsoundworking conditionandgoodrepair; (23)Provideeveryexteriordoorwithproperlyinstalledhardwarethatismaintainedto insurereasonableeaseofoperationtoopen,closeandsecureinanopenorclosed position, asintended bythemanufacturer ofthedoor andtheattachedhardware; (24)Provideexteriordoorframesbeproperlymaintainedandaffixedwithweather- strippingandthresholdsasrequiredtobesubstantiallyweathertight,watertightand rodent andinsectrestrictivewhenthe doorisinaclosed position; (25)Provideexteriordoorjambs,stops,headersandmoldingssecurelyattachedtothe structure,maintainedingoodconditionwithoutsplittingordeteriorationthatwould minimizethestrength andsecurity ofthedoorina closed position; (26)Provideallexteriorwoodsurfaces,otherthandecay-resistantwoods,protectedfrom theelementsanddecay by painting orotherprotectivecovering ortreatment; (27)Provideandmaintaingarages,storagebuildingsandallotheraccessorystructuresin goodrepairandsoundstructuralcondition; (28)Provideeveryfloor,interiorwallandceilingbesubstantiallyrodent-proof,keptin soundconditionandgoodrepairandsafetouseandcapableofsupportingtheload which normal usemay causetobe placedthereon; (29)Provideeverytoilet,bathroomandkitchenfloorsurfaceconstructedandmaintained soastobesubstantiallyimpervioustowaterandsoastopermitsuchfloortobe easilykeptinacleanandsanitary condition; 3-95 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations (30)Maintaineverystructuralelementofthedwellingstructurallysoundandshowno evidenceofdeteriorationwhichwouldrenderitincapableof carrying normalloads; (31)Provideandmaintaininteriorstairsandstairwellsmorethanfour(4)risershighwith handrailslocatedinaccordancewiththerequirements ofthebuildingcode.Handrails orprotectiverailingsshallbecapableofbearingnormallyimposedloadsandbe maintainedingood condition. (Ordinance 97-13,sec. 6, adopted 5/13/97; 2006Code, ch. 3, sec.12.06) Sec. 3.05.009Lienfortown’s expensesand civilpenalty; civil actionto recoverexpenses (a)Theexpenseofrepair,vacation,securing,removal,closureordemolitionofabuildingor structurewhenperformedundercontractwiththetownorbytownforces,andanycivilpenalty assessedagainsttheownerthereofasprovidedforherein,constitutesalienagainstthereal propertyonwhichthebuildingorstructurestandsorstood,unlessitisahomesteadprotectedby thestateconstitution,andthelienrunswiththeland.Thetown’slienattacheswhennoticeofthe lienisrecordedandindexedintheofficeofthecountyclerkinthecountyinwhichtheproperty islocated.Thenoticemustcontainthenameandaddressoftheowner,ifreasonably determinable,alegaldescriptionoftherealpropertyonwhichthebuildingorstructureisorwas located,the amount ofexpensesincurred bythetown,andthe balance due. (b)Thetown’slienshall havethefollowing priority: (1)Thetown’slienforexpensesincurredintherelocationoftenantsorintherepair, removalordemolitionofabuildingisaprivilegedliensubordinateonlytotaxliens, ifeachmortgageeandlienholderisgivennoticeandopportunitytorelocatethe tenantsortoremove,repair or demolishthe building; (2)Otherwise,thetown’slientosecurethepaymentofthecostsforrepair,removalor demolition of a building orthe payment of a civil penaltyisinferiortoany previously recordedbonafidemortgagelienattachedtotherealpropertytowhichthetown’s lienattachesifthemortgagelienwasfiledforrecordinthecountyclerk’sofficeof thecountyinwhichtherealpropertyislocatedbeforethedatethecivilpenaltyis assessedortherepair,removalordemolitionisbegunbythetown,butissuperiorto allotherpreviouslyrecordedjudgmentliens.Alienacquiredbythetownunderthis subsectionforrepairexpensesmaynotbeforeclosedifthepropertyinwhichthe repairsweremadeisoccupiedasaresidentialhomesteadbyapersonsixty-five(65) years ofage orolder. (c)Inadditiontoanyotherremedyprovidedhereinorprovidedbyotherlaw,thetownmay bringacivilactiontorecoverexpensesincurredbythetownintherelocationoftenantsorinthe repair,removal or demolition ofa building. (Ordinance 97-13,sec. 7, adopted 5/13/97; 2006Code, ch. 3, sec.12.07) 3-96 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations ARTICLE 3.06 ROOFINGREQUIREMENTS Sec. 3.06.001Definitions Theterms“woodshingles”and“woodshakes”shallhavethesamemeaningasthosetermsare giveninthecurrentlyadoptededitionsofthebuildingcodes.(Ordinance95-22,sec.II,adopted 11/21/95;Ordinance2001-18,sec.II,adopted8/20/01;2006Code,ch.3,sec.11.01;Ordinance adoptingCode) Sec. 3.06.002Penalty Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersontoviolateanyprovisionofthisarticle,andanyperson violatingorfailingtocomplywithanyprovisionofthisarticleshallbefined,uponconviction, notlessthanonedollar($1.00)normorethantwothousanddollars($2,000.00),andaseparate offenseshallbedeemedcommittedeachdayduringoronwhichaviolationoccursorcontinues. (Ordinance95-22,sec.VIII,adopted11/21/95;Ordinance2001-18,sec.XI,adopted8/20/01; 2006Code,ch. 3,sec.11.07) Sec. 3.06.003Roof repairpermit Nopersonshallreplaceorcausetobereplacedmorethantwenty-fivepercent(25%)oftheroof coveringonanybuildingorstructurelocated,placed,constructedorerectedwithinthetown withoutfirstsecuringfromthetownaroofrepairpermitauthorizingsuchreplacement.Thecosts forsuchroofrepairpermitshallbeassetforthinthefeescheduleinappendixAofthiscode. (Ordinance95-22,sec.V,adopted11/21/95;Ordinance2001-18,sec.V,adopted8/20/01;2006 Code, ch. 3,sec. 11.04) Sec. 3.06.004Appeals Anydecisionmadebythebuildingofficialor designeepursuanttothisarticleor appealsastothe requirementsofthisarticlemaybeappealedtothetownmanagerordesigneewithinfive(5) workingdaysofreceiptofwrittennoticeofsuchdecisionbyfilingsuchappealwiththetown secretary.Anappealfiledpursuanttothisarticleshallspecificallystatethebasisforthe aggrievedparty’schallengetothedecisionunderthisarticle.Decisionsofthetownmanageror designeeshallbefinal.(Ordinance2001-18,sec.VII,adopted8/20/01;2006Code,ch.3,sec. 11.06;Ordinance adoptingCode) Sec. 3.06.005Architectural orlaminatedshinglesrequired From and aftertheeffective dateofthisarticle,allshinglesthatare: (1)Installedasaroofcoveringonanybuildingorstructureforwhichabuildingpermit isissued bythetown onoraftertheeffective dateofthisarticle; or (2)Usedtoreplacetwenty-fivepercent(25%)ormoreoftheroofcoveringonany buildingorstructureforwhichabuildingpermitwasissuedorwhichwas constructed orerected priortotheeffective date ofthis article; shall bearchitectural orlaminatedshingles. (Ordinance 2001-18,sec.III, adopted 8/20/01; 2006Code, ch.3,sec. 11.02) 3-97 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations Sec. 3.06.006Woodshingles andwoodshakesprohibited (a)Woodshingles orwoodshakesshall not be usedasfollows: (1)Asaroofcoveringonanybuildingorstructureforwhichabuildingpermitisissued bythetownon oraftertheeffective dateofthisarticle; or (2)Toreplacemorethantwenty-fivepercent(25%)oftheroofcoveringonanybuilding orstructureforwhichabuildingpermitwasissuedorwhichwasconstructedor erectedpriortotheeffectivedateofthisarticle,whichbuildingorstructurehasa woodshingleroofatthetime ofreplacement. (b)Woodshinglesorwoodshakesmaybeusedtoreplacewoodshinglesorwoodshakeson anyrooforstructure,providedthat: (1)Allsuchreplacementsshallbedeemedcumulativeoveraconsecutivethree(3)year periodsuchthatnomorethantwenty-fivepercent(25%)ofaroofonanybuildingor structuremaybereplacedwithwoodshinglesorwoodshakesduringanysuchthree (3)year period; and (2)Thewoodshinglesusedasareplacementshallhaveequalorgreatercharacteristics ofathirty(30)yearfireretardantwarrantyandmustbeapprovedbythetown’s planning and zoning commission. (Ordinance95-22,sec.IV,adopted11/21/95;Ordinance2001-18,sec.IV,adopted8/20/01;2006 Code, ch. 3,sec. 11.03) Sec. 3.06.007Compliancewiththe building codes Thetermsofthecurrentlyadoptededitionsofthebuildingcodesshallapplytotherepairor replacementofroofs;provided,however,thatwherethereisaconflictbetweenthisarticleand thebuildingcodes,thetermsofthisarticleshallapply.(Ordinance95-22,sec.VIadopted 11/21/95;Ordinance2001-18,sec.VI,adopted8/20/01;2006Code,ch.3,sec.11.05;Ordinance adoptingCode) ARTICLE 3.07 SWIMMINGPOOLSAND SPAS Division 1. Generally Sec. 3.07.001Definitions Unlessotherwiseprovidedforherein,thefollowingtermsshallhavetherespectivemeanings ascribedtothem: Above-groundswimmingpool.Astructureinwhichtheentireconstructionisaboveground,or,if partly above and partly belowground,thetop ofthereceptacle basinisatleasttwenty-fourinches (24") aboveground. 3-98 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations In-groundswimmingpool.Astructureintendedforswimmingorrecreationalbathingthat containswater overtwenty-fourinches(24") deep andhas a capacity of overseven hundred(700) gallonsthatis dugintothe ground. Kiddiepoolorwadingpool.Anydeflatable,portableortemporaryspecialpurposepoolor receptaclesetasideprimarilyforusebychildrenwithadepthnogreaterthantwenty-fourinches (24"). Non-maintained.Thefailuretokeepwatercleanandbacteria-andinsect-freebychemicalor mechanicalmeans. Permitting department.The permitting departmentofthetown. Person.Anindividual,firm,corporation,partnership,soleproprietorshiporanyotherentity recognizedinlaw. Spa.Ahydro-massagepoolortub,includingbutnotlimitedtohottubs,whirlpoolbathsandtubs andJacuzzi-typetubsorbaths,forrecreationalortherapeuticuse,notlocatedinahealthcare facility,designedforimmersionofusersandusuallyhavingafilter,heater,andmotor-driven blower.Thespaisintendedforrecreationalbathingandcontainswaterovertwenty-fourinches (24") deep. Stagnant.Standing or non-flowingwater. Surfacewaters.Water collecting on theground orinastream,river,lake,wetland, or ocean. Swimmingpool.Anystructureintendedforswimmingorrecreationalbathingthatisdesignedto containwaterovertwenty-fourinches(24")deepandhasacapacityofoversevenhundred(700) gallons.Thisincludesin-ground,above-groundandon-groundswimmingpools.Asusedinthis article,thetermislimitedto poolswhich arefittedwith a filterfor clarifying poolwater, orwhich are designedto be fittedwith a filter,whetherinstalledor not.Thetermshall notincludefacilities locatedinsidearesidence,storablepoolsdesignedforseasonalset-upandusewhicharestoredat theendoftheswimmingseason,orspasinstalledondecksorporchesifafittedhardcover designedtoprevententryismaintainedin placeatalltimeswhenthespais notinuse. Swimmingpoolfilterbackwash.Normalfilterbackwashwaterfrombothpublicandprivate swimming pools aswellasspaswithbackwashfilterfacilities. Unsanitary.Notfreefrom elementssuchasfilthorpathogensthat endanger health and hygiene. (Ordinance95-12,sec.II,adopted7/18/95;Ordinance2005-15,sec.II,adopted6/20/05; Ordinance2007-16,sec.II,adopted4/16/07;Ordinance2008-22,sec.II,adopted8/18/08;2006 Code, ch. 3,sec. 15.01) Sec. 3.07.002Penalty Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersontoviolateanyprovisionofthisarticle,andanyperson violatingorfailingtocomplywithanyprovisionhereofshallbefined,uponconviction,inan amountnotmorethantwothousanddollars($2,000.00),andaseparateoffenseshallbedeemed committedeachdayduringoronwhichaviolationoccursorcontinues.(Ordinance95-12,sec. 3-99 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations VIII,adopted7/18/95;Ordinance98-28,sec.4,adopted10/20/98;Ordinance2005-15,sec.XI, adopted6/20/05;2006Code, ch. 3,sec. 15.08;Ordinance 2007-16,sec.II, adopted 4/16/07) Sec. 3.07.003Applicability; prohibitions (a)Thisarticleshallbeapplicabletoallnewswimmingpoolsandspashereafterconstructed, erected,ormaintained,andshallalsoapplytoallexistingpoolsandspaswhichhaveadepth greaterthantwenty-fourinches(24")ofwateratanypoint,unlessotherwiseexpresslyprovided herein,including,withoutlimitation,theexclusionprovidedinsection3.07.067(b)forpoolsbuilt orpermittedpriortoJuly1,2005.Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersontoviolateanyprovisionof this article. (b)No personshall construct,erect, ormaintain anabove-ground pool. (c)Nopersoninpossessionoflandwithinthetown,whetherasowner,purchaser,lessee,or licensee,uponwhichissituatedaswimmingpoolhavingadepthgreaterthantwenty-fourinches (24")ormoreofwateratanypoint,shallfailtoprovideandmaintainsuchfenceorwallasherein provided. (d)Anyandallunfencedswimmingpoolsexistingatthetimethisarticleispassedshallhave ninety(90)daystocomplywiththetermsandrequirementshereinstated,fromtheeffectivedate ofthisarticle. (e)Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersonowning,leasing,claiming,occupyingorhaving supervisionorcontrolofanyswimmingpoolthatissubjecttotheprovisionsofthisarticleto permitthedrainageofanyswimmingpoolfilterbackwashand/orspentdiatomaceous earthtothe storm drainagesystem,tosurfacewaters,orto adjacent public orprivate property. (f)Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersonowning,leasing,claiming,occupyingorhaving supervisionorcontrolofanyswimmingpool,regardlessofthedepthofwateritcontains,within thecorporatelimitsofthetown,topermitorallowswimmingpoolwatertoharbororbea breedinggroundformosquitoes,flies,orotherpestsorwhichcausesafoulodororadversely impactsthe public healthandsafety by anymeans. (Ordinance95-12,sec.III,adopted7/18/95;Ordinance2005-15,sec.III,adopted6/20/05;2006 Code,ch.3,sec.15.02;Ordinance2007-16,sec.II,adopted4/16/07;Ordinance2008-22,sec.II, adopted8/18/08;Ordinance2010-03,sec.II,adopted2/1/10;Ordinance2011-18,sec.2.01, adopted5/2/11) Sec. 3.07.004Exceptions (a)Kiddiepoolsorwadingpoolsareexemptfromtheprovisionsofthisarticleexceptas specifically provided herein. (b)Hottubs,whirlpoolbathsandtubs,andJacuzzi-typetubsorbathswithacapacityofnot morethanfifteen hundred(1,500)gallonsshallbeallowed aboveground. (c)Inlieuofthefencerequirementindivision3ofthisarticle,rigidlock-downcoversmaybe allowedforhottubs,whirlpoolbathsandtubs,Jacuzzi-typebathsandtubs,andspas,provided thatprior approvalisgiventhroughthefencepermitapplicationprocessandfurtherprovidedthat 3-100 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations the coveriskeptlockedat alltimesthatthehottub,whirlpoolbathandtub,Jacuzzi-typebathand tub, and/orspais notinuse. (Ordinance95-12,sec.III,adopted7/18/95;Ordinance2005-15,sec.IV,adopted6/20/05;2006 Code, ch. 3,sec. 15.03;Ordinance 2007-16,sec.II, adopted4/16/07) Sec. 3.07.005Noticeofviolation;failuretocomplywith notice (a)Noticeofviolation.Intheeventthatanypersonowning,claiming,occupyingorhaving supervisionorcontrolofanyswimmingpoolwithinthecorporatelimitsofthetownfailsto complywiththeprovisionsofthisarticle,thetownshallgiveatleastten(10)days’noticein writingtosuch personidentifyingtheprovisionofthisarticleviolated andnotifyingthepersonof theten(10) day periodforremediation oftheviolation. Such noticeshall be given: (1)Personallytothe ownerinwriting; (2)Byletteraddressedtotheownerattheowner’spostofficeaddressortotheowner’s addressshown onthelastapprovedtaxrollsofthetown; or (3)If personalservicecannotbe obtained orthe owner’s postofficeaddressis unknown: (A)By publicationatleasttwicewithinten(10) consecutive days; (B)Bypostingthenoticeonornearthefrontdoorofeachbuildingtowhichthe violationrelates; or (C)Bypostingthenoticeona placardattachedtoastakedrivenintothegroundon thepropertytowhichtheviolationrelates,ifthe property containsno building. (b)Performanceofworkbytown.Iftheownerofpropertyfailsorrefusestocomplywiththe provisionsofthisarticlewithinten(10)daysofnoticeofaviolation,thetownmaygouponsuch propertyanddosoorcausetobedonetheworknecessarytoobtaincompliancewiththisarticle, andmaypayfortheworkdoneorimprovementsmadeandchargetheexpensesincurredindoing or havingsame done totheownerofsuch property. (c)Assessmentoftown’sexpenses.Thechargesprovidedforinthisarticleshallbelevied, assessedandcollectedbythetown.Intheeventtheownerofsaidpremisesuponwhichworkwas doneandchargeswereincurredfailsorrefusestopaysuchchargesandexpenseswithinthirty (30)daysafterthefirstdayofthemonthfollowingtheoneinwhichtheworkwasdone,the mayororhisdesigneeshallfileorcausetobefiled,withthecountyclerkofDentonorTarrant County,astatementbythetownsecretarysettingouttheexpensesthatthetownhasincurred pursuanttotheprovisionsofthisarticle,andthemayororhisdesigneeshalltherebyperfecta privilegedlienonthepropertyinvolved,secondonlytotaxliensandliensforstreet improvements,tosecuretheexpenseincurred,togetherwithtenpercent(10%)interestfromthe datesuchpaymentwasdue.Foranysuchexpendituresandinterest,asaforesaid,suitmaybe instituted and foreclosure had inthe name ofthetown, and thestatementsomade, as aforesaid,or acertifiedcopythereof,shallbeprimafacieproofoftheamountexpendedforanysuchworkor improvements. (2006Code,ch.3,sec.15.05;Ordinance2007-16,sec.II,adopted4/16/07;Ordinanceadopting Code) 3-101 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations Sec. 3.07.006Abatementwithout notice (a)Thetownmay abatewithout noticethefollowing: (1)Anyviolationofthefencingrequirementsofthisarticlethatadverselyimpactsthe public healthandsafety byanymeans by posing animmediatethreatorhazard. (2)Unsanitaryswimmingpoolwaterthatadverselyimpactsthepublichealthandsafety by anymeans by posing animmediatethreat orhazard. (b)Notlaterthanthetenth(10th)dayafterthedatethetownabatestheunsanitaryswimming poolwaterunderthissection,thetownshallgivenoticetothepropertyownerinthemanner required bysection3.07.005(a). (c)The noticeshall contain: (1)Anidentification,whichisnotrequiredtobe alegaldescription,oftheproperty; (2)A description oftheviolations ofthisarticlethat occurred onthe property; (3)Astatementthatthetownabatedthe unsanitaryswimming poolwater; and (4)Anexplanationofthepropertyowner’srighttorequestanadministrativehearing aboutthetown’sabatement. (d)Thetownmanagerorthemanager’sdesigneeshallconductanadministrativehearingon theabatementunderthissectionif,notlaterthanthethirtieth(30th)dayafterthedateofthe abatement,the property ownerfileswiththetownawrittenrequestfor a hearing. (e)An administrative hearingconducted underthissectionshall be conductednotlaterthanthe twentieth(20th)dayafterthedatearequestforahearingisfiled.Theownermaytestifyor presentanywitnesses orwritteninformationrelatingtothetown’s abatement. (f)Thetownmayassessexpensesandcreateliensunderthissectionasitassessesexpenses andcreatesliensunder other provisions ofthisarticle. (g)Theauthorityofthetowndescribedbythissectionisinadditiontotheauthoritygrantedby sections 3.07.002 and 3.07.005. (2006Code, ch.3,sec. 15.06;Ordinance 2007-16,sec.II, adopted4/16/07) Sec. 3.07.007Appeals Any person aggrieved bytheterms ofthisarticleortheinterpretation,application,or enforcement ofthisarticle,otherthansection3.07.006,bythebuildingofficialshallhavetherighttoappeal anyactionofthebuildingofficialtakenpursuanttothisarticle.Anysuchappealshallbebrought, bywrittenapplication,filedbyaninterestedparty,tothetownmanagerordesigneewithinten (10)daysfollowingtheactionofthebuildingofficialwhichisthesubjectoftheappeal. Enforcementofthisarticleshallbestayedpendingsuchappeal,exceptthatsuchappealdoesnot staytheowner’sorapplicant’srequirementtocomplywithtemporaryfencingregulations 3-102 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations specifiedherein,orasspecifiedbyotherapplicablelaws,duringtheappealperiod.Inhearing suchappeals,thebuildingboardofappealsshallreviewthedeterminationofthebuildingofficial and,insodoing,mayconsiderwhetherornottheregulationsandstandardsofthisarticlewill,by reasonofexceptionalcircumstanceorsurroundings,constituteapracticaldifficultyor unnecessary hardship.Thedecisionofthe building board of appealsshall be final.(Ordinance 95- 12,sec.V,adopted7/18/95;Ordinance2005-15,sec.VI,adopted6/20/05;2006Code,ch.3,sec. 15.07;Ordinance 2007-16,sec.II, adopted4/16/07;OrdinanceadoptingCode) Secs. 3.07.008–3.07.030Reserved Division 2.Permit Sec. 3.07.031Application Thefollowinginformationshall berequiredforeachswimming pool permit application: (1)Applicant’sname and address. (2)Ifpersonrepresentsacorporation,partnershiporotherlegalentity,theaddressofthe presidentorregisteredagent oftheentity. (3)Name oftheforeman orcontractorin charge ofconstruction. (4)Name ofthe owneroftheproperty. (5)Address ofthelocationwheretheswimming poolisto be constructed. (6)Size ofswimming pool. (7)Approximatevalue. (8)Two(2)siteplansshowingthelocationoftheswimmingpoolinrelationtothe propertylineswiththedistanceindicatedfromthepooltoanystructuresandtothe propertyboundaries.Allmeasurementsshallbefromthepoolstructureitselfandnot fromthewater’sedgeandalsoshowpropertysetbacklines,drainageplan,location ofanyandalldrainageand/orpublicutilityeasements,andthelocationofthe required and/or existingfence. (9)Fencepermit,ifapplicable. (2006Code, ch.3,sec. 15.04(A). See end ofthisdivisionforfullhistoryforthisdivision.) Sec. 3.07.032Fees Permitfees,inaccordancewiththefeescheduleinappendixAofthiscode,shallbepaidpriorto theissuanceof a permit andthe commencement of constructionof a swimmingpool.(2006Code, ch. 3, sec. 15.04(B). Seeend ofthis divisionforfullhistoryforthis division.) (Ordinance95-12,sec.IV,adopted7/18/95;Ordinance2005-15,sec.V,adopted6/20/05;2006 Code, ch. 3,sec. 15.04;Ordinance 2007-16,sec.II, adopted4/16/07) 3-103 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations Secs. 3.07.033–3.07.060Reserved Division 3. Standards Sec. 3.07.061Fencerequirements (a)Permanentfence. (1)Beforeaswimmingpool,hottub,whirlpoolbathandtub,Jacuzzi-typebathandtub, and/orspaisfilledwithwater,apermanentfenceshallbeerectedsurroundingthe pool,whichshallconformtotheInternationalBuildingCodeasadoptedand amended bythetown. (2)Thepoolcontractororotherpersonconstructingapoolisresponsibleforthe constructionofapermanentfencethatcomplieswiththisarticleandallother applicableregulations.Thepropertyownerisresponsibleforthemaintenanceofa permanentfencethatcomplieswiththisarticleandallother applicableregulations. (3)Itshallbeunlawfultomaintainanyswimmingpool,hottub,whirlpoolbathandtub, Jacuzzi-typebathandtub,and/orspainthecorporatelimitsofthetownwhichisnot fencedinaccordancewiththerequirementsofthissectionandallotherapplicable codes. (b)Temporaryfence. (1)Priortocommencementofandduringtheconstructionofaswimmingpool,a temporaryfenceshallbeerectedandmaintainedaroundtheswimmingpool constructionsite,whichshalllimitaccesstotheconstructionsiteatalltimesexcept whenconstructionisactuallyinprogress.Thetopofthetemporaryfenceshallbeat leastfourfeet(4')in height.Thewallof a dwellingmayserve as partofthefence. (2)Allinspectionswillbecanceledifatemporaryfenceisnotinstalledonthejobsite, andareinspectionfeewillbeassessedinanamountsetbythefeeschedulein appendixAofthiscode.Continuedfailuretoenclosethesitewithatemporaryfence mayresultinacitation beingissuedtothe poolcontractor. (2006Code, ch.3,sec. 15.04(C). See end ofthisdivisionforfullhistoryforthisdivision.) Statelawreferences– Swimmingpoolenclosures,V.T.C.A.,LocalGovernmentCode,sec.214.101etseq.; poolyardenclosureformultiunitrentalcomplex,propertyowners’association,etc.,V.T.C.A.,Healthand SafetyCode,ch.757. Sec. 3.07.062Formsurvey required Aformsurveyshallbesubmittedandapprovedbythebuildinginspectorpriortocallingforthe firstinspection.(2006Code,ch.3,sec.15.04(D).Seeendofthisdivisionforfullhistoryforthis division.) 3-104 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations Sec. 3.07.063Inspections Priortotheissuanceofacertificateofcompletion,theswimmingpoolshallpasseachofthe followinginspections: (1)Bellysteel and groundsteel; (2)Decksteel and ground; (3)Gaslineinspection(ifapplicable)andP-trap/backwashinspection.Beforethe backwash,P-trapandgaslinearecoveredinanyway,thoseitemsshallbeinspected andapproved.AllpoolsshallhaveaP-trapandbackwashlineconnectedtothe sanitarysewer. (4)Drainagesurvey.Thepoolfinalinspectionwillnotbeapprovediftheinspector determinesthatthegradinganddrainageofthelotisnotincompliancewiththe approveddrainageplansforthesubdivision.Iftheinspectorcannotdeterminethelot waterflow, an engineeredsurveyshallberequired. (5)Finalinspection,includingthefencing.Atthefinalinspection, alllocalrequirements, staterequirements andtown-approved building codesmust be met. (2006Code, ch.3,sec. 15.04(E).See end ofthisdivisionforfullhistoryforthisdivision.) Sec. 3.07.064Lighting Alllightingofaswimmingpoolshallbeshieldedordirectedtofaceawayfromadjoining residences.Iflightsarenotindividuallyshieldedtheyshallbesoplaced,ortheenclosingwallor fenceshallbesodesigned,thatdirectraysfromthelightsshallnotbevisiblefromadjacentor contiguousproperties.(2006Code,ch.3,sec.15.04(F).Seeendofthisdivisionforfullhistory forthisdivision.) Sec. 3.07.065Plumbing andelectricalwork Allelectricalandplumbingworkshallbeperformedbylicensedcontractorsinaccordancewith therequirementsofthetown-approvedbuildingcode,asamended,andallotherapplicablecodes orregulations.(2006Code,ch.3,sec.15.04(G).Seeendofthisdivisionforfullhistoryforthis division.) Sec. 3.07.066Locationofpool (a)Allswimmingpools,toincludebutnotlimitedtokiddieandwadingpools,shall belocated withinthesideand/orrear yard and shall not encroach upon anyidentifiedeasement. (b)Poolslocatedinasideyardmustbeaminimumoftwenty(20)feetbehindthefront elevationoftheprimarystructure. (c)Thewater’s edgeoftheswimming poolmust be atleastsix(6)feetfrom any propertyline. 3-105 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations (d)Ifthewater’sedgeoftheswimmingpoolislocatedcloserthansix(6)feettotheprimary dwelling,anengineer’sletter,stampedbyallapplicableengineers,statingtheexcavationwillnot inanywayharmthestructuralintegrityoftheprimarydwelling,willberequiredatthetimeof plansubmittal. (2006Code, ch.3,sec. 15.04(H). See end ofthisdivisionforfullhistoryforthisdivision.) Sec. 3.07.067Drainingofpool (a)OnanynewswimmingpoolpermittedonorafterJune24,2005,allbackwashordrainage fromaswimmingpoolshalldischargeintothesanitarysewersystem.Anindirectconnection shallbemadebymeansofanairbreakdischargingintoatailpieceinstalledaminimumof6"or 152mm above adjacentgrade.Thetailpieceshall be connectedto a minimum 3"or 76 mmP-trap notlessthan 12"(304mm) belowgradewhich dischargesintotheyard clean-outriser. (b)Ownersofexistingpools(poolsbuiltorpermittedpriortoJuly1,2005)arenotrequiredby thissectiontoretrofitthe pool equipmentandtieintothesanitarysewer. (c)Failuretocomplywiththissectionshallbeunlawfulandshallconstituteaviolationofthis article. (2006Code, ch.3,sec. 15.04(I). See end ofthis divisionforfullhistoryforthisdivision.) Sec. 3.07.068Screening Allswimmingpoolequipmentshall be screenedfromtheviewofthepublic and fromtheviewof adjacentprivateproperties.(2006Code,ch.3,sec.15.04(J).Seeendofthisdivisionforfull historyforthisdivision.) Sec. 3.07.069Health andsafetystandards;clarity ofwater (a)Thewaterinallswimmingpoolswithinthetown,publicorprivate,shallbeofsufficient claritysuchthatthebottomoftheswimmingpoolisvisibletothenakedeye.Inordertohelp achievethis objective, eachswimming poolshall have a minimumfeeresidual chlorine of one (1) part permillion. (b)In addition,noswimmingpoolwatershallhave an acidreactionto a standard pHtest. (c)Allpoolsshallbetreated,alteredormaintainedsoastopreventthedevelopmentof unsanitary conditions. (d)Poolsunderconstructionorwhicharenolongerbeingoperatedshallbemaintainedina mannersoastopreventthedevelopmentofunsanitaryconditions,potentialinjuryorpossible drowning. (e)Wastewaterfromaswimmingpoolthatissubjecttotheprovisionsofthisarticleshallbe dischargedintoasanitarysewer.Thereshallbenodirectphysicalconnectionbetweenthesewer system and any drainfromtheswimming pool orcirculationsystem. (2006Code, ch.3,sec. 15.04(K). See end ofthisdivisionforfullhistoryforthisdivision.) 3-106 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations Sec. 3.07.070Locationofequipment Nopoolequipmentshallbeplacedwithinarequiredorestablishedfrontyardorwithinany identifiedeasement.Equipmentnecessaryfororrelatedtotheoperationofthepoolshallnotbe affixedtoanyrequiredperimeterfenceorcommonfencesbetweenpropertyowners.(2006Code, ch. 3, sec. 15.04(L). See end ofthis divisionforfullhistoryforthis division.) (Ordinance95-12,sec.IV,adopted7/18/95;Ordinance2005-15,sec.V,adopted6/20/05;2006 Code,ch.3,sec.15.04;Ordinance2007-16,sec.II,adopted4/16/07;Ordinance2008-22,sec.II, adopted8/18/08;Ordinance2009-29,sec.2.01,adopted11/2/09;Ordinance2011-18,secs.2.02, 2.03, adopted 5/2/11) ARTICLE 3.08 MOBILEHOMES, MANUFACTUREDHOMES,TRAILERS AND SIMILAR STRUCTURES Division 1. Generally Sec. 3.08.001Definitions Forthepurposeofthisarticle,thewordsandphrasesdefinedshallbeconstruedinaccordance withthedefinitionssetforthhereinafter,unlessitisapparentfromthecontextthatadifferent meaningisintended: Boat.Anyandallwatercraftstructureswhicharedesignedforcarryingpersonsorpropertyupon a body ofwater. HUD-codemanufacturedhome.Astructure,constructedonorafterJune15,1976,accordingto therulesoftheUnitedStatesDepartmentofHousingandUrbanDevelopment,transportablein oneormoresections,which,inthetravelingmode,iseightbodyfeetormoreinwidthand40 bodyfeetormoreinlength,or,whenerectedon-site,is320ormoresquarefeet,andwhichis builtonapermanentchassisanddesignedtobeusedasadwellingwithorwithapermanent foundationwhenconnectedtotherequiredutilities,andincludestheplumbing,heating,air conditioning, andelectricalsystems. Mobile home.Astructurethatwas constructedbeforeJune15, 1976, transportableinoneormore sections,which,inthetravelingmode,iseightbodyfeetormoreinwidthand40bodyfeetor moreinlength,or,whenerectedon-site,is320ormoresquarefeet,andwhichisbuiltona permanentchassisanddesignedtobeusedasadwellingwithorwithoutapermanentfoundation whenconnectedtotherequiredutilities,andincludestheplumbing,heating,airconditioning,and electricalsystems. Recreationalvehicle.Anymotorvehicleortrailerdesignedandusedasatraveltrailer,camper, tenttrailer,campingtrailerorfor anysimilar purpose. Trailer.Avehiclewithorwithoutmotivepowerdesignedforcarryingpersonsorpropertyand forbeingdrawnbyamotorvehicleandsoconstructedthatnopartofitsweightrestsuponthe towingvehicle, andincludes,butisnotlimitedto,semi-trailers, poletrailers,andhousetrailers as 3-107 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations thosetermsaredefinedinTexasTransportationCodesection541.201(Vernon1998),as amended. (Ordinance1999-02,sec.I,adopted1/19/99;Ordinance2002-36,sec.I,adopted10/7/02;2006 Code, ch. 5,sec. 1.01) Sec. 3.08.002Penalty Anyperson,firm,corporationorassociationviolatinganyoftheprovisionsofthisarticleshallbe deemedguiltyofamisdemeanor,anduponconvictioninthemunicipalcourtofthetownshallbe subjecttoafinenottoexceedfivehundreddollars($500.00)foreachoffense,andeachand everydaythatthepremisesshallremaininaconditioninviolationofthetermsofthisarticle shallconstituteacontinuingandseparateoffense,subjecttoapplicationofthefullpenalty containedherein.(Ordinance1999-02,sec.XII,adopted1/19/99;Ordinance2002-36,sec.X, adopted 10/7/02;2006Code, ch. 5,sec. 1.10) Secs. 3.08.003–3.08.030Reserved Division 2.MobileHomes and ManufacturedHomes Sec. 3.08.031Mobile homes restricted Itshallbeunlawfulforany persontoinstall, construct, erect,maintain,placeorlocateanymobile homewithinthecorporatelimitsofthetown,exceptthatamobilehomeshallbeallowedina designatedmobilehome/modularhomedistrict.(Ordinance1999-02,sec.II,adopted1/19/99; Ordinance2002-36,sec.II, adopted 10/7/02;2006Code, ch. 5,sec. 1.02) Sec. 3.08.032Replacementofmobile homes Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersontoreplaceamobilehome,asthattermisdefinedinV.T.C.A., OccupationsCode,chapter 1201,asamended,withanothermobilehome.Amobilehomemaybe replacedwithaHUD-codemanufacturedhome,providedapermitissecuredfromthetownprior tosuchreplacement.(Ordinance1999-02,sec.III,adopted1/19/99;Ordinance2002-36,sec.III, adopted 10/7/02;2006Code, ch. 5,sec. 1.03) Sec. 3.08.033Permitrequiredforinstallation,maintenanceor alteration Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersontoinstall,construct,erect,maintain,place,locate,extendor alteranymobilehomewithinthetown,anditshallbeunlawfulforanypersontoinstall, construct,erect,maintain,place,locate, extend oralteranyHUD-codemanufactured homewithin thecorporatelimitsofthetown,unlesssuchpersonholdsavalidpermitissuedbythetown buildingofficialorhisdesigneeinthenameofsuchpersonforthespecific construction,erection, maintenance,placement,location,placement,location,extensionoralteration.(Ordinance1999- 02,sec.IV, adopted1/19/99;Ordinance 2002-36,sec.IV, adopted 10/7/02;2006Code, ch. 5, sec. 1.04) Sec. 3.08.034Applicationfor permit All applicationsforpermitsshall containthefollowing: (1)Name and addressofthe applicant; 3-108 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations (2)LocationandlegaldescriptionoftheHUD-codemanufacturedhomeordesignated mobile home park; (3)A description oftheHUD-codemanufactured home; (4)Such otherinformation asthetownofficialsreviewingtheapplicationmayrequire. (Ordinance1999-02,sec.V,adopted1/19/99;Ordinance2002-36,sec.V,adopted10/7/02;2006 Code, ch. 5,sec. 1.05) Secs. 3.08.035–3.08.070Reserved Division 3. Storage andOccupancy ofTrailers,Boats,CommercialVehiclesand RecreationalVehicles Sec. 3.08.071Boatsortrailerstiedintoutilityservice; constructiontrailers Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersontolocateormaintainanyboatortrailerwhichistiedinto utilityservicewithinthetown,exceptthattrailersusedexclusivelyinconjunctionwith constructionprojectsshallnotbesubjecttotheprohibitionofthissection.Suchconstruction trailersshallbelocatedontheconstructionsiteandmustberemovedfromsaidsitenolaterthan seven(7)daysaftercompletionofconstruction.(Ordinance1999-02,sec.VI,adopted1/19/99; Ordinance2002-36,sec.VI, adopted 10/7/02; 2006 Code, ch. 5,sec. 1.06) Sec. 3.08.072Screeningor enclosureofcommercial vehicles, boats and trailers (a)Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersonwhoisaresidentofthetowntolocateormaintainany truckorcommercialmotorvehiclewitharegisteredgrossvehicleweightoftenthousand (10,000)poundsorgreater,aboat,oratrailerwithinthetownformorethantwo(2)daysper monthunlessthetruckorcommercialmotorvehicle,boat,ortrailerisenclosedinagarageor screenedbehindasolidfencenogreaterthansix(6)feetinheight,oreight(8)feetinheight whereallowedbyordinance,andisnotvisiblefromapublicstreet.Atruckorcommercialmotor vehicle,boat,ortrailershallbedeemedscreenedbehindasolidfencewhennoportionofthe truck,commercialmotorvehicle,boatortrailerisvisiblethroughthefencefromapublicstreet, andnomorethaneighteen(18)inchesofsuchtruck,commercialmotorvehicle,boatortraileris visibleabovethetopofthefencefromapublicstreet.Garages,fencesandscreeningmaterials shall beincompliancewith all othertownordinancesandregulations. (b)Asusedherein,theterm“commercialmotorvehicle”shallmeananymotorvehicle,other thanamotorcycle,designedorusedforthetransportationofpropertyorpersons,including, withoutlimitation,vehicles usedfordelivery purposes. (Ordinance1999-02,sec.VII,adopted1/19/99;Ordinance2002-36,sec.VII,adopted10/7/02; 2006Code,ch. 5,sec.1.07;Ordinance2010-19,sec.II, adopted8/2/10) Sec. 3.08.073Recreationalvehicles (a)Itshallbeunlawfulforanyresidenttolocateormaintainarecreationalvehiclewithinthe townformorethantwo(2)dayspermonthunlesssuchrecreationalvehicleislocatedwithina fullyenclosedstructure.Forpurposesofthissection,“structure”shallmeananenclosedbuilding 3-109 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations withfourwallsandaroofwhichisconstructedofmaterialallowedforaccessorystructuresinthe town’szoningordinanceforthezoningdistrictinwhichthestructureislocated,andsuchterm does notincludeatarporothercloth coverage. (b)Anyguestofaresidentofthetownmaylocatearecreationalvehiclewithinthetownfora periodnottoexceedforty-eight(48)consecutivehours.Itshallbeunlawfulforanysuchguestto locatearecreationalvehicleinthetownfora period exceedingforty-eight hours. (c)Anyresidentwhohasaguestwhowilllocatearecreationalvehiclewithinthetownas describedinsubsection(b)ofthissectionmustregistersuchrecreationalvehiclewiththe planningandzoningadministratorbeforethetimesaidrecreationalvehicleislocatedwithinthe town. Suchregistrationshallconsistoftheaddresswheretherecreationalvehicleshall belocated, thedurationtherecreationvehicleistoremainattheaddress,andthenameofthepersonwho resides attheresidence. (Ordinance1999-02,sec.VIII,adopted1/19/99;Ordinance2002-36,sec.VIII,adopted10/7/02; 2006Code,ch. 5,sec.1.08) Sec. 3.08.074Presumptionthatregisteredownerisresponsiblefor violation Whenanytruckorcommercialvehicle,recreationalvehicle,boatortrailerisfoundlocatedor parkedinviolationofanyprovisionofthisarticleorothercodesofthetown,suchfactshallbe primafacieevidencethatthepersoninwhosenameitisregisteredlocatedorparkedthevehicle. (Ordinance1999-02,sec.IX,adopted1/19/99;Ordinance2002-36,sec.IX,adopted10/7/02; 2006Code,ch. 5,sec.1.09) * ARTICLE 3.09 SIGNS Division 1. Generally Sec. 3.09.001Definitions Unlessotherwiseprovidedforherein,thefollowingtermsshallhavetherespectivemeanings ascribedtothem: Awning.Aroof-likestructure,usuallymadeofcanvas,thatservesasashelter,asovera storefront,window,doorordeck.Also,anarchitecturalprojectionthatprovidesweather protection,identity ordecoration, andissupported bythe buildingtowhichitisattached. Changeableelectronicvariablemessagesign(CEVMS).Asignwhichpermitslighttobeturned onoroffintermittentlyorwhichisoperatedinawaywherebylightisturnedonoroff intermittently,includinganyilluminatedsignonwhichsuchilluminationisnotkeptstationaryor constantinintensityandcoloratalltimeswhensuchsignisinuse,includingalightemitting diode(LED)orelectronicmessageboardordigitalsign,andwhichvariesinintensityorcolor.A CEVMSdoesnotincludeasignlocatedwithintheright-of-waythatfunctionsasatraffic-control deviceandthatisdescribedandidentifiedintheManualonUniformTrafficControlDevices,as amended. * Statelawreference– Authorityofmunicipalitytoregulatesigns,V.T.C.A.,LocalGovernmentCode,ch. 216. 3-110 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations Designated official.Thetownmanager or hisorherdesignee. Dilapidatedordeterioratedcondition.Anysignwhich,inthereasonablediscretionofthe designatedofficial, hasany one ormore ofthefollowing characteristics: (1)Whereelementsofthesurfaceorbackgroundcanbeseen,asviewedfromtheright- of-way,tohaveportionsofthefinishedmaterialorpaintflaked,brokenoff,or missing, or otherwisenotin harmonywiththerestofthesurface; (2)Wherethestructuralsupportorframemembersarevisiblybent,broken,dented,or torn; (3)Wherethepanelisvisiblycracked,or,inthecaseofwoodandsimilarproducts, splinteredinsuchaway asto constitutean unsightly or harmfulcondition; (4)Wherethesignoritselementsaretwistedorleaningoratanglesotherthanthoseat whichitwasoriginally erected(suchasmayresultfrom being blown or bythefailure of a structuralsupport);or (5)Wherethemessageorwordingcan no longerbeclearlyreadbyapersonwithnormal eyesight under normalviewing conditions. Electronicmessageboard.Asignwithafixedorchangingdisplay/messagecomposedofaseries oflightsthatmaybechangedthroughelectronicmeans.Signswhosealphabetic,pictographic,or symbolicinformationalcontentcanbechangedoralteredonafixeddisplayscreencomposedof electricallyilluminatedsegments.Thetermincludesaprogrammed electronicdisplay. Graffiti.Anymarking,includingbutnotlimitedtoanyinscription,slogan,drawing,painting, symbol,logo, name, character,orfigure,thatismadein anymanner on tangible property. Guardian. (1)A personwho, undercourtorder,istheguardianofthe person ofaminor; or (2)A public or private agencywithwhom a minor hasbeen placed by a court. .Asappliedtoasign,heightshallbemeasuredastheverticaldistancebetweenthe Heightofsign highestpartofthesignoritssupportingstructure,whicheverishigher,andnaturalgradeatthe centerofthe baseofthesign. Illumination,direct.Lightingbymeansofanunshieldedlightsource,includingneontubing, strobes,etc.,whichiseffectivelyvisibleaspartofthesign,wherethelighttravelsdirectlyfrom thesourcetotheviewer’s eye. Illumination,indirect.Lighting bymeans of a lightsource, notitselfvisible,whichis directedata reflectingsurfaceinsuchawayastoilluminatethesign,oralightsourcewhichisprimarily designedtoilluminatetheentirebuildingfacadeuponwhichasignisdisplayed.Indirect illuminationdoesnotincludelightingwhichisprimarilyusedforpurposesotherthansign illumination,e.g.,parkinglotlightsorlightsinsideabuildingwhichmaysilhouetteawindow sign butwhichareprimarilyinstalledtoserve asinsideillumination. 3-111 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations Illumination,internal.Lightingbymeansofalightsourcewhichiswithinasignhavinga translucentbackground,silhouettingopaquelettersordesigns,orwhichiswithinlettersor designsthat arethemselvesmade of a translucentmaterial. Lightsource.Neonlights,fluorescentlights,incandescentlights,halogenlightsandany reflectingsurfacewhich,becauseofitsconstructionand/orplacement,becomesineffectasource oflight emission. Logo.Adesign,registeredtrademarkorinsigniaofanorganization,individual,company,or productwhichiscommonlyusedinadvertisingtoidentifythatorganization,individual,company or product. Masonry.Formedconcrete,concreteblock,cinderblockorsimilarmaterialwithfacingaddedto theirexposedsurface. Minor.Apersonunder18yearsofagewhoisnotandhasnotbeenmarriedorwhohasnothad hisdisabilitiesofminorityremovedforgeneralpurposes. Owner.Any personwiththelegalorequitablerightofpossessionto any property. Parent.Themother,amanpresumedtobethebiologicalfatheroramanwhohasbeen adjudicatedtobethebiologicalfatherbyacourtofcompetentjurisdiction,oranadoptivemother orfather,butdoesnotincludeaparentastowhomtheparent-childrelationshiphasbeen terminated. Premises.Land,includingthe building upon it;a building or a partof a building. Privatereal property.Land,includinglandcontainingstructuresorotherimprovements,whichis ownedbyoneormorepersons,aprivateinstitutionororganization,aprivatecompanyor companiesorotherprivatelyownedbusinesses.Privaterealpropertydoesnotincludereal propertysubjecttoaneasementorotherencumbrancethatallowsamunicipalitytousethe propertyfor a public purpose. Programmedelectronicdisplay.Anydisplayinwhichlampsareusedtogiveinformationsuch as,butnotlimitedto,time,temperature,orstockmarketdataandwhichmayormaynotbe electronically programmedto deliverdifferentmessages. Property.Anytangiblepersonalorreal property. Raceway.Arectangulartubeusedforthepurposeofenclosingelectricalcomponentssuchas wiring,transformers,etc. Right-of-way.Astripoflandusedorintendedtobeused,whollyorinpart,asapublicstreet, alley, crosswalk,sidewalk, drainageway or otherpublicway. Sign.Anydeviceorsurfaceonwhichletters,illustrations,designs,figuresorsymbolsare painted,printed,stamped,raised,projectedorinanymanneroutlinedorattached,andusedfor advertisingpurposes;temporarymobilesignsandprivatedirectionalsignsshallbeconsidered signsforpurposesofthisarticle,regardlessofthecontentofthemessageorwordingthereon. Politicalsigns,exceptasexpresslyprovidedherein,mobileadvertising,hand-carriedsigns,and 3-112 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations vendingmachinesignsshallnot beconsideredsignsforpurposesofthisarticle.Signsincludebut arenotlimitedtothefollowing: A-frame/sandwichboardsign.Aself-supporting“A”shapedsignwithtwovisiblesides thatissituatedonor adjacentto a sidewalk. Apartmentsign.Asignidentifyinganapartmentbuildingorcomplexofapartment buildings. Awningsign.Anawning displaying a businessname orlogo. Banditsign.Handbills,lostandfoundnotices,advertisementsheets,and/orgaragesale signsattachedtoatree,utilitypole,trafficpole,fencepostorotherfeatureorstructurethat isnotdesignednorintendedtobeapartofthestructure.Thesedonotincludewarning signsorothersignsrequiredbystatelawtobeplacedonautilitypole,trafficpoleorfence post. Bannersign.Anyadvertisingdevicecomposedprimarilyofcloth,paper,fabric,orother similarnon-rigidmaterial,supportedbywire,rope,orsimilarmeans.Nationalandstate flagsandbannersnotusedforcommercialpurposes,whenlocatedwhollyonprivate property,shall notbeconsidered assignsforthe purposesofthisarticle. Billboardsign.Anyflatsurfaceerectedonaframeworkoronanystructure,orattachedto posts,andusedordesignedtobeusedforthedisplayofbills,postersorotheradvertising material,forthepurposeofadvertisingabusinessoractivitynotlocatedonthesame premisesastheadvertisingmaterial.Mobileadvertising,hand-carriedsigns,andpolitical signsshall notbe considered a billboardfor purposesofthisarticle. Buildersign.Atemporaryon-sitesignidentifyingthebuilderorgeneralcontractorofa residentialconstructionsite. Bulletinboardsign.Apermanenton-sitesignprovidingpublicinformationtothe residentialsubdivisionwithinwhichitislocated. Businesssign.Apermanenton-sitesignthatisusedtoidentifyabusiness,profession, apartmentcomplex,organization,institution,service,activityorothernonresidentialuse conducted,soldorofferedonthesitewheresuchsignislocated.Thissignmayalso identifythenameofthesiteordevelopmentormayidentifytheoccupantswithinthesite or development. .Asignpaintedoraffixedtoaroof-likestructurethatsheltersausesuchas, Canopysign butnotrestrictedto,agasolinepumpisland,andissupportedbyeitheroneormore columns or bythe buildingtowhichitisaccessory andis open ontwoormoresides. Developmentsign.Atemporaryon-sitepromotionalsignpertainingtothedevelopmentof landorconstructionofbuildingsonthesitewherethesigniserected.Inresidential districts,theintentofthesignshallbetopromoteasubdivisionandnotanyparticular builder. Directionalsign.Apermanenton-sitesignintendedtoaidinvehicularmovementonthe site. 3-113 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations Directional(temporaryrealestate)sign.Off-premises“openhouse”anddirectionalsigns intendedtodirect personsto premisesofferedforlease orsale. Directorysign.Asignlistingtheoccupantswithinashoppingcenter,retaildistrict,office districts, and commercialsiteslocated onthesame premises. Electronicdisplaysign.Referto “Programmed electronicdisplay.” Fencesign.Asignthatis affixedorattachedtoafence,whetherpermanentortemporary. Flashingsign.Asignwhichcontainsanintermittentorflashinglightsourceorwhich includestheillusionofintermittentorflashinglightbymeansofanimationorany externallymountedlightsource.Electronicdisplaysignsarenotconsideredflashingsigns forthepurposeofthisarticle. Governmentsign.Signsrequiredbygovernmentalbodiesorspecificallyauthorizedfora publicpurposebyanyadministrativepolicyorguideline,codeorotherlaw.Suchpublic signsmay be of anytype, number, area, height,location, orilluminationasrequired bylaw, statute,orcode.Saidsignsmayalsoincludetrafficorsimilarregulatorydevices,legal notices,warningsatrailroadcrossings,andotherinstructional,informative,orregulatory signs havingto do withthe generalwelfare, health, andsafety ofthecommunity. Groundsign.Anysignconnectedtothegroundbylegs,poles,orothersupportsandwhich is not anattached,portable,monument, orvehicularsign. Illegalnonconformingsign.Asignwhichwasinviolationofanyofthecodesofthetown governingtheerectionorconstructionofsuchasignatthetimeofitserection,andwhich hasneverbeenerectedordisplayedinconformancewithalldulyenactedcodes,including butnotlimitedtosignswhicharepasted,nailed,paintedorotherwiseunlawfullydisplayed uponstructures,utility poles,trees,fences orotherstructures. Illuminatedsign.Asignthathascharacters,letters,figures,designsoroutlinesilluminated by electricallights,luminoustubesorothermeans. Inflatablesign.A hollowsign expanded or enlarged bytheuseofairorgas. .Apermanenton-sitesignusedtoidentifygovernmentalandmunicipal Institutionalsign agencies,public/privateschools,churches,orsimilarpublicinstitutions,andusedto communicatemessagesofpublicimportancetothegeneral public. Legalnonconformingsign.Asignwhichwaslawfullyerectedandmaintainedpriortothe enactmentofthesigncodeandanyamendmentsthereto,andwhichdoesnotconformto current applicableregulations andrestrictionsofthesign code. Modelhomesign.Atemporarysignidentifyinganewhome,eitherfurnishedor unfurnished,as beingthe builder’sor contractor’smodel opentothe publicforinspection. Monumentsign.Asignmountedonasolidbaseorpedestalwithnovisiblespacebetween thesignandthebaseorpedestal.Thesignisnotmountedonvisiblepoles,struts,wires,or othervisiblestructures.Thesign base orpedestalshallbe constructedofmasonrymaterial. 3-114 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations Nameplatesign.Asignthatidentifiesonlythenameofanindividual,firm,orcorporation, whichisattachedtoastructureandmaycontainthesuitenumberorotherdirectory informationconcerningthelocationoftheindividual,firmorcorporationwithinthe building. Obsoleteleasedpremisessign.Anon-premisessignorsignstructurethatpreviouslywasa legalsign,oralegalnonconformingsign;however,itremainsonleasedpropertyafterthe second anniversary ofthedatethetenantceasesto operate onthepremises. Obsoletesign.Anon-premisessignorsignstructurethatpreviouslywasalegalsign,ora legalnonconformingsign;however,itremainsonthepropertyafterthefirstanniversaryof thedatethebusiness,personoractivitythatthesignorsignstructureidentifiesor advertises ceasestooperate on the premises on whichthesign orsignstructureislocated. Off-premisessign.Asignwhichdirectsattentiontogoods,abusiness,commodity,service, product,orentertainmentlocationotherthanthesiteuponwhichsuchsignislocatedorto whichitisaffixed.Theterm does notincludespecialpurposesigns. On-premisessign.Anysign,thecontentofwhichrelatestothesiteonwhichitislocated, referringexclusivelytobusinesses,commodities,services,products,goods,or entertainment onthesite, orthesale,lease,or constructionofthosesites. Permanentpolesign.Anyfreestanding,permanent,on-premisessignsupportedfromthe ground up by uprightstructuralmembers. Pole(orpylon)sign.Anyfreestandingon-premisessignsupportedfromthegroundby uprightstructuralmembers. Politicalsign.Asignthatpromotesapoliticalissueoracandidateorcandidatesforpublic office.Also,asignofanypoliticalparty,group,orideathatcontainsprimarilyapolitical message. Portablesign.Asignutilizedbyagovernmententityandthatisnotattachedoraffixedto theground,abuildingorotherfixedstructureorobject.Portablesignsincludethosesigns installedonmobilestructures. .Asign,exceptanawning,whichprojectsfromabuilding,andhasoneend Projectingsign attachedtoabuildingorotherpermanentstructure,includingbutnotlimitedtoamarquee sign. Protectivesign.Asignthatcommunicates a warning. Realestatesign.Atemporarysignsupportedbyuprightstructuralmembersandwhich pertainstothesaleorleaseofthelotortractoflandonwhichthesignislocated,ortothe sale orleaseof one ormorestructures, or a portionthereoflocatedthereon. Ridersign.Asupplementalsignattachedtoarealestatesignthatprovideslimitedbut additionalinformation pertainingtothe premises on whichtherealestate\[sign\]is placed. 3-115 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations Roofsign.Anysignsupportedbytheroofofabuilding,paintedontherooforeavesofa building,orplacedabovetheapparentflatrooforeavesofabuildingasviewedfromany elevation. Servicecontractorsign.Atemporarysignidentifyingthecontractor(s)responsiblefor work currently occurringon a premises. Structurallyaltersign.Tochangetheform,shapeorsizeofanexistingsignorany supportiveorbracingelementsofsaidsign,excludingtemporaryembellishmentsona changeable copysign. Structurallyrepairsign.Thereconstructionorrenewalofanypartofthesupportiveor bracing elementsofan existingsign. Specialpurposesign.Atemporarysignthatiseitheron-premisesoroff-premisesthat providesidentificationorinformationpertainingtoaspecialeventoroccurrencesponsored by a nonprofit orcivicorganization. Temporarypolesign.Afreestandingon-premisessigndisplayedforatemporaryperiodof timeasprovidedinthisarticleandsupportedfromthegroundupbyuprightstructural members. Temporarysign.Asignwhichincludes,butisnotlimitedto,asign,banner,pennant,flag, searchlight,inflatable,outsidedisplayofmerchandiseorsimilardevicewhichistobe displayedfor alimited period oftime. Vehicularsign.Anysign,notincludingbumperstickers,onorinavehiclemovingalong thegroundoronanyvehicleparkedtemporarily,incidentaltoitsprincipalusefor transportation.Thisdefinitionshallnotincludesignswhicharebeingtransportedtoasite ofpermanenterection,orletteringofacompanyvehiclethatadvertisesonlythecompany nameandaddress,ortemporarysigns(withanareaoflessthan3squarefeet)attachedto vehicleswhichmay be removed daily. .Asignattachedoraffixedparallelorflattoanexteriorwallsurfaceofa Wallsign building. Windowsign.Asignpaintedonorpermanentlyaffixedto awindoworwindowareaorany signlocatedontheinternaland/orexternalsurfaceofthewindow,orislocatedwithintwo inches(2") ofthewindow,of any establishment. Signpermit.Apermitissuedundertheauthorityofthetowntoerect,move,structurallyalteror structurallyrepairanyspecificbillboard,signorotheroutdooradvertisingwithinthecorporate limitsofthetown. Signstructure.Anyportionofanadvertisingdevice,inclusiveofitssupports,oranydevice solely designedfor carrying an advertisingmessage. (Ordinance2004-02,sec.II,adopted1/19/04;Ordinance2005-03,sec.2,adopted2/7/05;2006 Code, ch. 5,sec. 4.01;Ordinance2008-15,secs.2.01,2.02, adopted 5/19/08) 3-116 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations Sec. 3.09.002Penalty Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersontoviolateanyprovisionofthisarticle,andanyperson violatingorfailingtocomplywithanyprovisionhereofshallbefined,uponconviction,inan amountnotmorethantwothousanddollars($2,000.00),andaseparateoffenseshallbedeemed committedeachdayduringoronwhichaviolationoccursorcontinues.(Ordinance2004-02,sec. XIX, adopted1/19/04;Ordinance2005-03,sec. 21, adopted2/7/05; 2006 Code, ch. 5, sec. 4.16) Sec. 3.09.003Purpose; applicability Thepurposeofthisarticleistoprotectthoseareasbothwithinthecorporatelimitsandwithinthe extraterritorialjurisdictionofthetownfromvisual clutterandsafety hazardsresultingfrom driver distraction.Theregulationscontainedinthisarticleareapplicabletotheincorporatedlimitsand theextraterritorialjurisdictionofthetown.(Ordinance2008-15,sec.2.04,adopted5/19/08;2006 Code, ch. 5,sec. 4.03(A) Sec. 3.09.004Measurement ofsignheight Signheightshallbemeasuredastheverticaldistancebetweenthehighestpartofthesignorits supportingstructure,whicheverishigher,andnaturalgradeatthecenterofthebaseofthesign. (Ordinance2004-02,sec.III(A),adopted1/19/04;Ordinance2005-03,sec.4(A),adopted2/7/05; 2006Code,ch. 5,sec.4.03(B);Ordinance2008-15,sec. 2.03, adopted 5/19/08) Sec. 3.09.005Conformancewithothercodes Allsignsmustconformtotheregulationsanddesignstandardsofthebuildingcode,UL standardsandothercodesofthetown.Wiringofallelectricalsignsmustconformtothecurrent electricalcodeofthetown.(Ordinance2004-02,sec.III(B),adopted1/19/04;Ordinance2005- 03,sec.4(B),adopted2/7/05;2006Code,ch.5,sec.4.03(C);Ordinance2008-15,sec.2.03, adopted5/19/08) Sec. 3.09.006Permit (a)Required.Exceptasprovidedherein,nosignshallbeerected,placed,displayedorlocated withoutfirstobtaining a sign permitfromthetown. (b)Application.Applicationforapermitforapermanentsignshallbemadeinwritingupon formsfurnishedbythedesignatedofficialauthorized\[and\]sodesignatedtodosobythetown manager.Theapplicationfor a sign permitshallcontainthefollowinginformation: (1)Applicant’sname, addressandtelephonenumber. (2)Name,addressandtelephonenumberoftheownerofthepropertyonwhichthesign isto belocated. (3)Name, addressandtelephone number ofthelesseethesignisto benefit,if applicable. (4)Name, addressandtelephone number oftheperson/contractorerectingthesign. (5)Name, addressandtelephone number oftheelectricalsubcontractor,ifapplicable. 3-117 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations (6)Type ofsign anduseclassification. (7)Scaledsiteplanshowing: (A)Thelocationofthebuilding,structureortracttowhichoruponwhichthesign isto beattachedor erected; (B)The positionofthesigninrelationtonearbystructuresor othersigns; (C)Dimensionsofsetbacks,buildinglines,anddistancesbetweenthesignand streets and propertylines;and (D)Scaled drawings ofthesignincluding height,width,area, design,textandlogo. (8)Thedesignatedofficialmayrequirethefilingofadditionalplansorpertinent informationwhich,intheofficial’sopinion,arenecessarytoensurecompliancewith this article. (c)Terminationofpermit.Asignpermitmaybeterminatedinaccordancewiththefollowing provisions: (1)A permitshall be activeforthelife ofthesign, aslong asitisin compliancewiththis article. (2)Apermitshallexpireifthesignforwhichithasbeenissuedhasnotbeenconstructed within ninety(90)daysfromthe dateofissuance. (3)Apermitissuedforanysign,includingitssupportingstructure,shallautomatically expireintheeventthesignshallfailinspectionandsuchfailureisnotcorrected withinsixty(60) days. (4)Thedesignatedofficialmaysuspendorrevokeanypermitwheneveritisdetermined thatthepermithasbeenissuedinerrororonthebasisofincorrectorfalse informationsupplied,orwheneversuchpermitwasissuedinviolationofthesign code,anyothercodeofthetown,orthelawsofthestateorthefederalgovernment. Suchrevocationshallbeeffectivewhencommunicatedinwritingtothepersonto whomthepermitisissuedortheownerofthesignortheownerofthepremiseson whichthesignislocated.Anysignforwhichapermithasbeenrevokedshallbe immediatelyremovedbythepersonincontrolofthesignorpremises uponwhichthe signislocatedwithinfifteen(15)businessdaysofthereceiptofthewrittennoticeof revocation. (5)Anypersonmayappealtherevocationofthesignpermitbyfilingwrittennoticeof theintentiontoappealwiththeplanningofficialnomorethanten(10)businessdays afterthereceiptofwrittennoticeoftherevocation.Theappealwillbeforwardedto theplanningandzoningcommissionforreview.Thecommissionshallforwarda recommendationtothetowncouncilforfinaldetermination.Thedecisionofthe town councilshall befinal. 3-118 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations (d)Fee.Asignpermitfeeshallbepaidtothetowninaccordancewiththefeeschedulein appendixAofthiscode. (Ordinance2004-02,sec.X,adopted1/19/04;Ordinance2005-03,sec.3,adopted2/7/05;2006 Code, ch. 5,sec. 4.02) Sec. 3.09.007Signs not requiring permit Thefollowingsignsshallnotrequireasignpermit.Theseexceptionsshallnotbeconstruedas relievingtheownerofthesignfromtheresponsibilitiesofitserection,maintenance,andits compliancewiththe provisions ofthisarticleor any otherlaw orcoderegardingthesame. (1)Bannersignsonpropertyofchurchorreligiousinstitution.Signsplacedonproperty belongingtoachurchorotherreligiousinstitutionforpurposesofconveying religiousmessagesorprovidingthepublicwithotherinformationrelatedtothe church orreligiousinstitution. (2)Changingofcopy.Thechangingofadvertisingcopyormessageonapaintedor printedsign,orthechangingofadvertisingcopyormessageonachangeablereader boardspecificallydesignedforuseofreplaceablecopy,nottoincludeprogrammed electronic display. (3)Governmentsigns.Signspostedbydulyconstitutedgovernmentalauthoritiesin pursuanceoftheirpublicduties. (4)Holidaydecorations.Signsormaterialsdisplayedinatemporarymannerduring traditionalcivic,patrioticorreligious holidays. (5)Internalsigns.Signsvisibleonlyfromthepremisesonwhichlocatedorvisiblefrom offthepremisesonlythrough a window orwindowsfromwhichthey areset back. (6)Memorialsigns.Markers,plates,plaques,etc.,whendeemedanintegralpartofa structure,building orlandscape. (7)Nationaland/orstateflags.Display offlagsisallowed. (8)Othersigns.Asandtotheextent asprovidedfor bysection3.09.018 ofthisarticle. (9)Politicalsigns.Aspermittedinsection3.09.062. (10)Realestatesigns.Aspermittedinsection3.09.064. (11)Vehiclesigns.Signslocatedonmotorvehiclesortrailersbearingcurrentlicense platesandinspectionstickers,whenappropriate,whicharetravelingorlawfully parkeduponpublicroadwaysorlawfullyparkeduponanyotherpremisesfora periodnottoexceedfourhoursorforalongerperiodwheretheprimarypurposeof suchparkingis notthedisplay of anysign. (Ordinance2004-02,sec.IX,adopted1/19/04;Ordinance2005-03,sec.8,adopted2/7/05;2006 Code, ch. 5,sec. 4.07) 3-119 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations Sec. 3.09.008Temporary permits Thedesignatedofficialofthetown,uponapplicationfromanindividualorcompany,maygrant temporarypermitsorwaiverstohangbannersand/orsignsforcommercialpurposesassetforth indivision2ofthisarticle.Signsandbannersapprovedbytheplanningofficialasmeetingthe criterianecessarytosatisfytheprovisionsfoundindivision2ofthisarticlemaybedisplayedon atemporarybasisnotexceedingasix(6)weekperiod.Thelengthofthetemporarypermitwillbe atthediscretionoftheplanningofficial,notexceedingthemaximumsix(6)weekperiod.Atthe timeofexpirationofthetemporarypermitorwaiver,itwillbetheresponsibilityoftheapplicant toremovethebannerorsign.Theapplicationprocessforatemporarypermitorwaiverwillbe governedbythesameguidelinesassetforthinsection3.09.006herein.Apermitforatemporary polesignmaybeissuedforaninitialperiodnottoexceedone(1)year.Anapplicantmayrequest one(1)additionalrenewalforaperiodofone(1)year.Suchrenewalmay,withinthediscretion oftheplanningofficial,begrantedifthesignisingoodandsoundconditionandmeetsthe requirementsofthisarticle.(Ordinance2004-02,sec.XI,adopted1/19/04;Ordinance2005-03, sec. 9,adopted2/7/05; 2006Code, ch. 5, sec. 4.08) Sec. 3.09.009Nonconforming uses (a)Generally.Anyexistingsignthatdoesnotconformtotheregulationsstatedhereinshallbe deemedanonconformingsignandshallbesubjecttotheprovisionsofsection3.09.011 (maintenanceofsigns)ofthisarticle.Itisthe declared purposeofthissectionthat nonconforming signsandsignsdirectingattentiontononconforminguseseventuallydiscontinueandthesignage complywiththeregulationsstated herein, having dueregardfortheinvestmentinsuchsigns. (b)Authoritytoremovecertainsigns.Thedesignatedofficial,afterten(10)days’written noticetotheownerofthepremisesonwhichthesignislocated,shallhavetheauthorityto remove any nonconformingsignwhicheither: (1)Wasnotpermanently affixedtothegroundontheeffective dateofthisarticle;or (2)Waserectedinviolation ofatowncodeineffectatthetime ofitserection. .Thetowncouncilmayordernonconformingsignstoberemovedupon (c)Ordertoremove andsubjecttocompliancewithchapter216,TexasLocalGovernmentCode,providedthatthe signs: (1)Are not permanently affixedtothegroundontheeffective dateofthisarticle; (2)Wereerectedinconformitywithtowncodesineffectatthetimeoftheirerection; and (3)Remainin placeaftersix(6)monthsfromthe effective dateofthisarticle. .Anownerofanylawfullyexisting (d)Signsonpremisesofnonconforminguseorbuilding nonconforminguseorbuildingmayerectandmaintainasigninaccordancewiththeregulations contained herein. (e)Moving,relocatingoraltering.Nononconformingsignshallbemoved,altered,removed andreinstalled,orreplacedunlessitisbroughtintocompliancewiththerequirementsofthis article. 3-120 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations (f)Changeinuseoroccupantofstructure.Anynonconformingsignmaycontinuetobe utilizedaslong asthe occupancywithinthestructureremainsthesame. When a use changesfrom oneoccupancycategorytoanother,orwhenthereisachangeinoccupant,allsignsservingthat occupantshallbe broughtinto conformancewiththeprovisionsofthisarticle. (Ordinance 2004-02,sec.XII, adopted1/19/04;Ordinance 2005-03,sec.10, adopted 2/7/05; 2006 Code, ch. 5,sec. 4.09) Sec. 3.09.010Meritorious exceptionsand appeals (a)Inthedevelopmentofthesecriteria,aprimaryobjectivehasbeenensuringagainstthekind ofsignagethathasledtolowvisualquality.Ontheotherhand,anotherprimaryobjectivehas beentheguarding againstsignage over-control. (b)Itisnottheintentionofthesecriteriatodiscourageinnovation.Itisentirelyconceivable thatsignageproposalscouldbemadethat,whileclearlynonconformingtothisarticleandthus notallowableunderthesecriteria,haveobviousmeritinnotonlybeingappropriatetothe particularsiteorlocation,butalsoinmakingapositivecontributiontothevisualenvironment. Uponrequestofaninterestedparty,thetowncouncil,uponrecommendationbytheplanningand zoningcommission,shallhearandshallseriouslyandfairlyconsiderarequestforameritorious exception underthissection. (c)Inordertodeterminethesuitabilityofalternatematerialsandmethodsofconstructionand toprovideforreasonableinterpretationoftheprovisionsofthisarticle,thetowncouncilshall hearappealswithrespecttoanyactionsofthedesignatedofficialintheinterpretationand enforcementofthisarticle.Anysuchappealshallbebrought,bywrittenapplicationfiledbyan interestedparty,tothetownmanagerordesigneewithinten(10)daysaftertheactionofthe designatedofficialwhichisthesubjectoftheappeal.Enforcementofthisarticleshallbestayed pendingsuchappeal.Inhearingsuchappeals,theplanningandzoningcommissionshallreview thedeterminationofthedesignatedofficialand,indoingso,mayconsiderwhetherornotthe regulationsandstandardsofthisarticlewill,byreasonofexceptionalcircumstancesor surroundings,constituteapracticaldifficultyorunnecessaryhardship.Theplanningandzoning commissionshallforwardarecommendationtothetowncouncil,whoshallactonthesubjectof theappeal.A decisionofthe councilshall befinal. (Ordinance2004-02,sec.XIII,adopted1/19/04;Ordinance2005-03,sec.11,adopted2/7/05; 2006Code,ch. 5,sec.4.10;OrdinanceadoptingCode) Sec. 3.09.011Maintenance (a)Generally.Eachsignshallbemaintainedinasafe,presentable,andgoodcondition, includingthereplacementofdefectivepartsandotheractsrequiredforthemaintenanceofsuch sign,withoutalteringthebasiccopy,designorstructureofthesign.Thebuildingofficialshall requirecomplianceorremovalofanysigndeterminedbythebuildingofficialtobeinviolation ofthissectionin accordancewiththe enforcement provisionssetforthinthisarticle. .Nopersonshallmaintainorpermittobemaintainedon (b)Dilapidatedordeterioratedsigns anypremisesownedorcontrolledbyhimorheranysignwhichisinadilapidatedordeteriorated condition as defined herein.Upon noticeofviolation,anysuchsignshall be promptlyremoved or 3-121 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations repairedbytheownerofthesignortheownerofthepremisesuponwhichthesignislocatedin accordancewiththeenforcement provisionssetforthinthisarticle. (Ordinance 2005-03,sec. 12, adopted2/7/05; 2006 Code, ch. 5,sec. 4.11) Sec. 3.09.012Violations (a)A personisresponsibleforaviolation ofthisarticleifthe personis: (1)The permit holder, owner, agent, orperson(s) havingthe beneficialuseofthesign; (2)The owner oftheland orstructure on whichthesignislocated;or (3)The personin charge of erectingthesign. (b)Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersontoerect,replace,alter,orrelocateanysignwithinthe town,orcausethesametobedone,withoutfirstobtainingapermittodosofromthebuilding officialofthetown, exceptasmay be herein provided. (c)Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersontouse,maintain,orotherwiseallowthecontinued existenceof anysignforwhichtherequired permitwas notobtained. (d)Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersontoinstall,construct,ordisplayaprohibitedsign,as definedherein,or anysigninviolationofthe provisions ofthisarticle,withinthetown. (e)Itshall be unlawfulfor anypersontoviolateanyterm or provisionofthisarticle. (Ordinance 2005-03,sec. 13, adopted2/7/05; 2006 Code, ch. 5,sec. 4.12) Sec. 3.09.013Enforcement procedure (a)Authority.The designatedofficialis hereby authorizedto ordertherepairorremoval of any dilapidated,deteriorated,abandoned,illegalorprohibitedsignsfrompropertywithinthe corporatetownlimitsin accordancewiththeenforcementmechanismssetforthinthissection. (b)Noticeofviolation.Whenthedesignatedofficialdeterminesthatasignlocatedwithinthe corporatetownlimitsisdilapidated,deteriorated,illegal,prohibitedorabandoned,theyshall issueanoticeofviolationtotheownerofthesignortotheowner,occupant,orpersonincontrol ofthe property on whichthesignislocated. .The notice ofviolationshallcontain: (1)Contents (A)Nameoftheowner,occupant,managerorotherpersonincontrolofthe property. (B)Streetaddresssufficienttoidentifythepropertyonwhichtheallegedviolation occurred. (C)Descriptionofallegedviolationsandreferencetotheprovisionsofthisarticle that have beenviolated. 3-122 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations (D)Statementoftheactionrequiredtocorrecttheviolationandadeadlinefor completingthe correctiveaction. (E)Statementthatfailuretotakethecorrectiveactionwithinthetimespecified mayresultin: (i)Acriminalpenaltynotexceedingfivehundreddollars($500.00)perday foreachviolation; (ii)Thetownfilingacivilactionagainstownerseekinginjunctiverelief and/orcivilpenaltiesuptoonethousanddollars($1,000.00)perdayfor eachviolation. (F)Statementinformingtherecipientoftheirrighttoappealthedecisionofthe designatedofficial. (2)Service.Thedesignatedofficialshallserveawrittennoticeofviolationontheowner ofthesign,ortheowner,occupant,orpersonincontrolofthepropertyonwhichthe signislocated.Thenotice ofviolationshouldbeservedbyeitherhand-deliveryorby certifiedmail,returnreceiptrequested.Servicebycertifiedmailshallbeeffective three(3)days afterthedate ofmailing. (Ordinance 2005-03,sec. 14, adopted2/7/05; 2006 Code, ch. 5,sec. 4.13) Sec. 3.09.014Enforcementremedies (a)Criminalpenalty.Anyperson,firmorcorporationviolatinganyoftheprovisionsorterms ofthisarticleshallbedeemedguiltyofamisdemeanor,anduponconvictionthereofbesubjectto afine notexceedingtwothousand dollars($2,000.00)foreachoffense,and eachand every day or portionthereofthatsuchviolationshallcontinueshallconstitute a separate offense. (b)Civilremedies.Thetownmayfileacivilactioninstatedistrictcourttoenforcethe requirementsofthisarticle,seekinginjunctivereliefand/orcivilpenaltiesuptoonethousand dollars($1,000.00)perdayforeachoffense,asauthorizedbysubchapterBofchapter54ofthe TexasLocalGovernmentCode, as amended, or any otherapplicablelaw. (c)Emergencyremovalofsign.Thetownmayremoveasignwhichthedesignatedofficial findstobeanimmediateandimminentthreattothepublicsafetybecauseofitsdilapidated, deterioratedorstructural condition. (d)Remediescumulative.Allremediesauthorizedunderthisarticlearecumulativeofall othersunlessotherwiseexpresslyprovided.Accordingly,thefilingofacriminalactionshallnot precludethepursuitofaciviloradministrativeactionforviolationofthisarticle,norshallthe filingofacivilactionprecludethepursuitofanyotheractionorremedy,administrativeor criminal. (Ordinance 2005-03,sec. 15, adopted2/7/05; 2006 Code, ch. 5,sec. 4.14) 3-123 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations Sec. 3.09.015Prohibitedsigns Allsigns notspecifically authorized hereinareprohibited. (1)Obsoletesigns.Nopersonshallerectorallowtobedisplayed,uponpremisesowned or controlled bythem, an obsoletesign. (2)Obstructingsigns.Nopersonshallerectorallowtobedisplayed,uponpremises ownedorcontrolledbythem,asignthatpreventsfreeingresstooregressfromany door,window orfireescape. (3)Signs displayingmaterialsdeterminedto be obsceneby a courtoflaw. (4)Signsplacedinanylocationwhichbyreasonoftheirlocationwillobstructtheview ofanyauthorizedtrafficsign,signal,orothertraffic-controldevicebyvehicularor pedestriantraffic.Nosignshallbeerectedwhich,byreasonofshape,color,size, designorposition,wouldbereasonablylikelytocreateconfusionwith,tobe confusedas,ortointerferewithanytrafficsignalordevicewhichisauthorizedby theappropriatestateorlocalgovernmentalauthorities.Further,nosignshallbe placedinalocationthatwillobstructvisionofavehicleoperatorwhileentering, exiting, ortraveling uponthe publicright-of-way. (5)Signsplacedsoastopreventorinhibitfreeingresstooregressfromanydoor, window,oranyexitwayrequiredbythebuildingcodeofthetownorbyfire departmentregulations. (6)A-frame and sandwich boardsigns. (7)Signslocatedonpublicproperty,includingbutnotlimitedtosignsattachedtoany publicutilitypoleorstructure,streetlight,tree,fence,firehydrant,bridge,curb, sidewalk, park bench, orotherlocation on publicproperty. (8)Roofsigns. (9)Signs attachedto a standpipe orfireescape. (10)Nopersonshallattachanysign,paperorothermaterialorpaint,stencilorwriteany name,number(excepthousenumbers)orotherwisemarkonanysidewalk,curb, gutter,street,utilitypole,publicbuilding,orstructure exceptasotherwiseallowedby this article. (Ordinance2004-02,sec.XIV,adopted1/19/04;Ordinance2005-03,sec.16,adopted2/7/05; 2006Code,ch. 5,sec.4.15) Sec. 3.09.016Trafficsafety (a)Conflictswithpublicsigns.Nosignshallbeerectedormaintainedatanylocationwhere, byreasonofitsposition,size,shapeorcolor,itmayobstruct,impair,obscure,interferewiththe viewof,orbeconfusedwithanytraffic-controlsign,signalordevice,orwhereitmayinterfere with,misleador confusetraffic. 3-124 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations (b)Interferencewithvisibility.Nosignshallbelocatedinanyvisiontriangleasidentifiedin thetown’ssubdivisionregulations. (Ordinance2004-02,sec.IV,adopted1/19/04;Ordinance2005-03,sec.5,adopted2/7/05;2006 Code, ch. 5,sec. 4.04) Sec. 3.09.017Illuminatedsigns Signswithexternallightingshallbedown-lighted.Thelightsourceshallbefullyshieldedsuch thatitcannotbeseenfromthepropertylineofthesiteonwhichthesignislocated.Althoughthe lightcastfromthesourcemaybevisibleatthepropertylineofanabuttingresidentialproperty, anyspilloverlightattheabuttingresidentialpropertylineshallnotexceed0.02footcandlesof luminance.Neonsignsshallbepermittedbymeritoriousexceptionasprovidedforinsection 3.09.010(meritoriousexceptionsandappeals).(Ordinance2004-02,sec.III(C),adopted1/19/04; Ordinance2005-03,sec.4(C),adopted2/7/05;2006Code,ch.5,sec.4.03(D);Ordinance2008- 15,sec. 2.03,adopted5/19/08) Sec. 3.09.018Miscellaneoustypes ofsigns Thefollowing provisionsshall applytoallareasandzoning districtsofthetown: (1)Governmentalsigns.Nothinginthisarticleshallbeconstruedtopreventthedisplay ofanationalorstateflag,ortolimitflags,insignias,legalnotices,orinformational, directionalortrafficsignswhicharelegallyrequiredornecessarytotheessential functionsofgovernmentagencies.Stopsignsandstreetsignsplacedwithinthetown shall conformtothedesignspecifiedinthetown’ssubdivisionregulations. .Addressnumeralsandothersigns (2)Addressnumeralsandothersignsrequiredbylaw requiredtobemaintainedbylaworgovernmentalorder,ruleorregulationare allowed,providedthatthecontent andsizeofthesigndo notexceedtherequirements ofsuchlaw, order,rule orregulation. (3)Protectivesigns.Theoccupantofpremisesmayerectnotmorethantwo(2) protectivesignsinaccordancewiththefollowing provisions: (A)Eachsignmust not exceedone(1)squarefootineffective area; (B)Detachedsignsmust notexceedtwo(2)feetinheight;and (C)Lettersmust notexceedfour(4)inchesinheight. .Temporary holiday decorations are permitted. (4)Holiday decorations (5)Vehicularsigns.Vehicularsignsareprohibitedexceptasspecificallyallowedbythis article;however,vehicularsignsshallbeallowedonconstructiontrailers,on constructionsites,ontransportvehiclesbeingloadedorunloaded,andonpassenger vehicles parked attheowner’soruser’splaceofresidenceor business. (Ordinance2004-02,sec.VII,adopted1/19/04;Ordinance2005-03,sec.4(D),adopted2/7/05; 2006Code,ch. 5,sec.4.03(E);Ordinance2008-15,sec. 2.03, adopted 5/19/08) 3-125 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations Sec. 3.09.019Billboardsigns,CEVMSand electronicmessage boardsigns (a)BillboardsignsandCEVMSbillboardsigns.Pursuanttosection3.09.092,billboardsigns arenotallowedwithinthetownorits extraterritorialjurisdictionunlessspecificallyauthorizedby thetowncounciluponrecommendationofthetownplanningandzoningcommission.The erectionofnewCEVMSbillboardsignsorthemodificationorconversionofexistingbillboard signsintoCEVMSwithinthetownlimitsandtheextraterritorialjurisdictionofthetownis hereby expressly prohibited. (b)CEVMSorelectronicmessageboardsignsotherthanbillboardsigns.ForCEVMSorsigns withelectronicmessageboards,otherthanbillboardsigns,theapprovalofthetowncouncilupon recommendationofthetownplanningandzoningcommissionisrequiredtoconvertanyexisting signintoortoconstructanynewsignasaCEVMSortoconstructanyexistingsignintoorto convertany newsignintoasignwithanelectronicmessage board. (2006Code, ch.5,sec. 4.03(F),(G);Ordinance 2008-15,sec.2.04,adopted5/19/08) Secs. 3.09.020–3.09.060Reserved Division 2. TemporarySigns Sec. 3.09.061Generalregulations Except asspecifically provided herein,thefollowingregulations applytoalltemporarysigns: (1)Duration.Alltemporarysignsmaybeerectedormaintainedinanylocationfora maximumperiodofsixty(60)daysbeforethesignsmustbereplacedorremoved. Temporarysignsshallbekeptinrepairandproperstateofpreservation.Temporary signsadvertisinganevent,functionoractivityshallberemovedwithinthree(3)days followingthe dateofthe event,function oractivity. (2)Placementinright-of-way.Notemporarysignmaybeerectedorplacedinthe medianofanypublicright-of-way.However,temporarysignsmaybeplacedinthe town’sright-of-waybetweenthecurbandpropertylineprovidedtheydonotcreatea safety hazardof anytype,including butnotlimitedtoimpairedvisibility. (3)Safetyhazardsprohibited.Temporarysignsshallnotbeinstalledinanymannerthat mayresultina potentialsafety hazardof anytype. (4)Placementontown-ownedproperty.Temporarysignsshallnotbeplacedonany town-ownedproperty,includingbutnotlimitedtotownparks,firestations,police stations,libraries,orbuildingslocatedonpropertyowned,leased,utilized,or controlledbythetown, unlesspriorwrittenpermissionis obtainedfromthetown. (5)Removalbytown.Exceptasspecificallyprovidedherein,anytemporarysignplaced, erected,ormaintainedinviolationofthisarticlemayberemovedbythedesignated officialwithoutnotice. (Ordinance 2005-03,sec. 6(A), adopted 2/7/05; 2006Code, ch. 5,sec. 4.05(A)) 3-126 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations Sec. 3.09.062Politicalsigns (a)Generally.Nopoliticalsignmaybeerectedorplacedonprivaterealproperty,including butnotlimitedtovacantlotsortracts,unlessthepropertyownerhasgivenwrittenpermission andsuchdocumentationis providedtothedesignated officialupontheofficial’srequest.Political signsmaybeerectedorplacedonanyprivatelotorpropertyoronanytrailerorvehicleas specificallydescribedinthissectionandinaccordancewiththeregulationsgoverningtemporary signs. (b)Number,size and placement. (1)Apoliticalsignshallnotexceedthirty-six(36)squarefeetinareanorexceedeight feet(8')inheight,asmeasuredfromtheground.Apoliticalsignmaynotbe illuminatedorhaveanymovingelements.Nomorethanone(1)ofsuchsignsfor eachpoliticalcandidateandtwosignsperissueontheelectionballotshallbeerected onanyparcelofland.Asusedinthissection,“parcel”shallmeanapieceofland havingfixedboundaries,whetherthoseboundariesarefixedbyplatorbymetesand bounds. (2)Thefrontandbacksurfaceofapoliticalsignshallconstituteonesign.Forsignswith threeormoresurfaces,eachsurfaceshallconstituteaseparatesignforpurposesof sizerequirements.Signswiththreeormoresurfacesareprohibitedonresidentially zoned parcels ofland. (c)Excessivenumberofsigns.Intheeventthatthenumberofpoliticalsignsuponalotor propertyexceedsthetotalnumberpermittedbythisarticle,thesignsinexcessofthenumber permittedshall bedeemedtobeinviolationofthisarticle.Thedesignatedofficialshallnotifythe propertyowneronwhichthepoliticalsignsarelocatedoftheviolation;thepropertyownermust thenremovethesignsinexcessofthepermittedamountwithintwenty-four(24)hoursfollowing thetime ofsuch notification. (d)Removal.Allpoliticalsignsshallberemovedwithinaperiodnottoexceedthree(3)days afterthedateoftheelectionforwhichthesignwasplaced.Failuretoremovesuchsignswithin thethree(3)day periodshallgivethedesignated officialthe authoritytoremovesuchsigns. (e)Vehicle-mountedsigns.Apoliticalsignwhichismountedorplacedonanytraileror vehicleandwhichisnotpermanentlyaffixedtothetrailerorvehicleispermitted.Avehiclewith suchasignmaybeparkedonapublicstreetinaccordancewiththetown’sparkingregulations. For purposesofthissubsection, a politicalsignis notrequiredto besupported bytheground. . Politicalsignsshall beallowedinallzoning districtsofthetown. (f)Zoning districts (g)Exemptionfrom permit and otherregulations. Politicalsignsshall notrequire a sign permit, andexceptasregulatedbythissectionareexemptfromtheremainderoftheregulations containedinthisarticle. (Ordinance2004-02,sec.V,adopted1/19/04;Ordinance2005-03,sec.6(B),adopted2/7/05; 2006Code,ch.5,sec.4.05(B);Ordinance2007-10adopted3/5/07;Ordinance2008-11,sec.II, adopted3/3/08) 3-127 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations Sec. 3.09.063Bannersigns (a)Number,sizeandfrequency.Onebannersignnomorethanthirty-six(36)squarefeetper premisesorleasespaceshallbeallowed no morethantwo(2)times annually. (b)Duration.Bannersignsshall be permittedfor nomorethanthirty(30) days. (c)Zoning districts.Bannersignsshall be allowedinallnonresidentialzoning districts. (d)Consecutivedisplayprohibited.Atleastninety(90)daysmustlapsebetweentheendofthe firstperiodofdisplay andthe beginning ofthesecondperiodof display. (Ordinance 2005-03,sec. 6(C), adopted2/7/05; 2006Code, ch. 5,sec. 4.05(C)) Sec. 3.09.064Realestatesigns Realestatesignsareauthorizedtobeerected,inadditiontopermanentsignage,inaccordance withthefollowing provisions: (1)Typesofsigns.Real estatesignsinclude: (A)Realestateadvertisingsignsthatadvertiseabuilder,developer,owner,realtor ormodelhomebyshowinganame,address,and/ortelephonenumberforthe purposeofselling,leasingorrentingaparticularpropertyonwhichthesignis placed; (B)“Openhouse”signsindicatingthatahouseonthelotonwhichthesignis placedis availableforviewing bythe public; and (C)Temporarydirectionalsignsshowingarrowsorothermeansofproperty location and direction. (D)Ridersmay be attachedtorealestatesigns. . (2)Number,size andlocation (A)Signsshallcontainnomorethantwo(2)sidesandshallbelimitedtosix(6) squarefeetoftextareaoneachside,includinganyriders.Signslargerthansix (6)squarefeetoftextareashallbeconsideredasbeingcommercialsignsand shall besubjectto division3 ofthis article. (B)Signsshallbetemporaryandwillberemoveduponsale,leaseorrentalof property. (C)Themaximumheightofsuchsignsshallnotexceedfour(4)feet,asmeasured fromtheground. (D)Realestatesigns,ascategorizedinsubsection(1)ofthissection,onalllots otherthangolfcourselots,shallbelimitedtooneadvertisingsignandone “openhouse”ordirectionalsignduringthehourspermittedbysubsection(2) 3-128 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations ofthissectionperlot.Onlotsadjoiningagolfcourse, oneadditionalrealestate advertisingsignmay be placedtofacethegolf course. (E)Amaximumofsix(6)directionalsignsmaybeplacedoff-premisesforeach premises(whetheroneormorelotsortracts)offeredforsaleorlease.Spacing betweeneachsignshallbeaminimumoffourhundredfeet(400')alongthe followingstreets:TrophyClubDrive,IndianCreekDrive,VillageTrail, DurangoDriveandTrophyWoodDrive.Priortosuchplacement,anyperson orentityplacingsuchasignshallhavereceivedauthorizationorapprovalfor suchplacementfromtheownerof,orotherpersonhavingcustodyorcontrol over,theproperty upon whichsuchsignis placed. (F)Norealestatesignmaybeerectedorplacedinthemedianofanypublicright- of-way.Anyrealestatesignsoerectedorplacedinanypublicright-of-way may be removedbythe designatedofficialwithout notice. (G)“Openhouse”signsanddirectionalsignslocatedoff-premisesshallbe permittedonlybetweennoononFridaythroughnoononMonday.“Open house”or directionalsignsshall be placed no closerthanthree(3)feetfromthe street,curboredgeofpavement.Intheeventthatanysuchsignisnotin compliance,thedesignatedofficialofthetownmayremovethesign.Signs shall not bepermittedto bewithin anythoroughfaremedianinthetown. (H)Uniquesignsthatdemonstrateincreasedqualityandstandardsbutdonotmeet thedimensionstandardsprovidedinthissectionmaybepermittedbymeansof “meritoriousexception”asprovidedinsection3.09.010(meritorious exceptionsand appeals). (3)Zoning districts.Realestatesignsshall be allowedinallzoning districtsofthetown. (Ordinance2004-02,sec.VI,adopted1/19/04;Ordinance2005-03,sec.6(D),adopted2/7/05; 2006Code,ch. 5,sec.4.05(D)) Sec. 3.09.065Special purposesigns Specialpurposesignscomplyingwiththeprovisionsofthissectionshallbeallowedin conjunctionwithspecialeventsprovidedthataspecialeventpermitissuedpursuanttoarticle 1.09oftheCodeofOrdinanceshasbeenobtainedfortheevent.Specialpurposesignsmaybe postedforeventsthatareexpresslyexemptfromtherequirementsofarticle1.09;provided, however,thatallsuchsignsshallcomplywiththerequirementsofthissectionandother applicableprovisionsofthis article. (1)Number,size and placement. (A)Bannersigns.One(1)banner,nottoexceedfifty(50)squarefeet,shallbe allowedonthespecialeventsite.Placementofthebannershallbesubjectto therequirementsofthespecialeventpermitortheapprovalofthecommunity developmentdirectorwhenaspecialeventpermitisnotrequired.Abanner shallnotbestrungbetweentrees,butshallbesecurelyattachedtoabuilding, orsecurelystrung betweentwotemporary poles. 3-129 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations (B)Informationalanddirectionalsigns.Informationaland/ordirectionalsigns advertisingthespecialeventshallbeplacednocloserthanthree(3)feetfrom theedgeofastreet,curbortheedgeofpavementinapublicstreetright-of- way.Inthe eventthatthetowndeterminesthatanysuchsignimpedesvisibility atintersections,orfailstocomplywiththespecialeventsordinanceorspecial eventpermit,orthattheplacementofsignageisanuisance(forinstance, obstructingasprinklerhead),thetownmayremovethesignwithoutobligation toreturnthesigntotheowner.Nosignshallexceedfour(4)squarefeet.The totalnumberandlocationofsignsshallnotexceedthenumberspecifiedonthe specialeventpermit.Signsshallnotbeerectedinthecentermedianofany dividedroadway. (2)Duration.Specialpurposesignsauthorizedbythissectioninaccordancewithavalid specialeventpermitshallbealloweduptofourteen(14)dayspriortothedateofthe event.Allsignageshallberemovedwithintwenty-four(24)hoursfollowingthe conclusionofthe event. (Ordinance2005-03,sec.6(E),adopted2/7/05;2006Code,ch.5,sec.4.05(E);Ordinance2011- 14,sec. 2.02,adopted4/4/11;Ordinance 2012-09,sec.2.09, adopted 5/7/12) Secs. 3.09.066–3.09.090Reserved Division 3. CommercialandInstitutionalSigns Sec. 3.09.091Generalregulations Commercialsigns andinstitutionalsignsshall be subjecttothefollowing provisions: (1)Location.Signsinareaszonedfornonresidentialpurposesshallbeon-premises signs. (2)Maximumgrosssurface area.Thefaceof each signshall not exceedthegrosssurface areaasoutlinedinthisdivision. (3)Heightofmonumentsigns.Theheightofmonumentsignsshallnotexceedtenfeet (10')from averagegroundlevel. .Nocommercialsignshallbeallowedwhichispaintedon (4)Signspaintedonbuilding thewallofany building oron any part ofa building. (5)Exemptions.Signsowned,constructedandusedbythetowntoprovideinformation, directionand enforcementshall be exemptfromtheserequirements. (6)Wallsigns.Wallsignsshallbecenteredhorizontallyonthestorefrontagefora tenant’sspace.Themaximumcopyheightshallnotexceedtwofeet(2'),sixinches (6").Theminimumcopyheightshallbeonefoot(1'),twoinches(2").Themounted copydepthshallbefiveinches(5").Wallsignsshallnotprojectmorethantwelve inchesfromthewallsurface. 3-130 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations (7)Illuminatedsigns. (A)Internallylit,individualaluminumchannellettersshallhavea1/8"Plexiglas front.Theracewayshallbepaintedtomatchthesurfaceuponwhichitis mounted. (B)Theracewayshallallowappropriateinternalreinforcingandadequateservice accessforallhardware.Nowiring,angleironorothersupportsshallbe exposed.Theracewayshall containalltransformers andwiringfortheletters. (C)Illuminatedsignswhicharevisiblethroughthewindowofatenant’sspace shallbesetbackaminimumoftwoinches(2")fromthefaceofthewindow. Thedistanceshallbemeasuredfromthefrontsurfaceofthesigntothefaceof thewindow.Ifthefrontsurfacecontainslettersorothersymbolsthatproject outward,thenthedistanceshall be measuredfromthatpoint. (Ordinance2004-02,sec.VIII,adopted1/19/04;Ordinance2005-03,sec.7(A),adopted2/7/05; 2006Code,ch. 5,sec.4.06(A)) Sec. 3.09.092Tableofsignagecriteria Thefollowingtable,entitled“SignageCriteria,”containstheregulationsgoverningallother signage allowed bythisarticle: SignTypeNumberSizeandHeight DurationZoningDistrict A-frame/Prohibited sandwichboard Apartment1perentry50sq.ft. Lifeofpermit Residential AwningProhibited BanditProhibited Banner1perpremisesorlease36sq.ft.N/A30daysNonresidential spacenomorethan2 timesannually BillboardAlongpropertywhichTobedeterminedbythetowncounciluponNonresidential abuts StateHighwayrecommendationoftheplanningandzoning 114commission Builder/contractor2perpremises6sq.ft.4ft.RemoveduponAlldistricts sale,lease,rental BulletinboardTobedeterminedbythetowncounciluponrecommendationoftheResidential planningandzoningcommission Canopy25sq.ft.or10%ofthefaceofthecanopyofwhichLifeofstructureNonresidential itisapartortowhichitisattached,whicheveris greater ContractorserviceNolimitprovidedtotal6sq.ft.4ft.RemoveduponAlldistricts combinedsquaresale footagedoesnotexceed 6sq.ft. Construction1perproject/premises32sq.ft.5ft.CompletionofAlldistricts project 3-131 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations SignTypeNumberSizeandHeight DurationZoningDistrict CEVMS1perpremiseswith50sq.ft.4ft.LifeofpermitAlldistricts approvalofthetown councilupon recommendationofthe planningandzoning commission;not allowedonbillboards Development1perproject/premises32sq.ft.5ft.90%ofallAlldistricts lots/housessold Directional6sq.ft.3ft.LifeofpermitAlldistricts Directionaltemporary3off-premisesforeach6sq.ft.4ft.BetweenhoursofAlldistricts realestatelot/premisesnoonFriday- noonMonday Directory1perpremisesTobedeterminedbythetowncounciluponNonresidential recommendationoftheplanningandzoning commission Electronicmessage1perpremiseswith50sq.ft.4ft.LifeofpermitAlldistricts boardsapprovalofthetown councilupon recommendationofthe planningandzoning commission;not allowedonbillboards FenceProhibited FlashingProhibited GovernmentNolimitNolimit Nolimit NolimitAlldistricts Ground1perentry/premises16sq.ft.4ft.LifeofpermitAlldistricts Illuminated1perpremises50sq.ft. Lifeofpermit Nonresidential Inflatable1perpremisesTobedeterminedbythetowncounciluponAlldistricts recommendationoftheplanningandzoning commission Institutional1perentry/premises50sq.ft.4ft.Lifeofpermit Nonresidential Modelhome1permodelhome16sq.ft.4ft.RemoveduponResidential sale,lease,rentaldistricts Monument1perentry/premises50sq.ft.10ft.LifeofpermitAlldistricts Nameplate1perleasespace2sq.ft.1ft.Lifeofpermit Nonresidential Off-premisesProhibited Political36sq.ft.8ft.60daysAlldistricts PortableRestricted ProjectingProhibited Protective2perpremises1sq.ft.2ft.LifeofstructureAlldistricts RealestateRestricted RiderRestricted RoofProhibited Specialpurpose1perpremises/lot6sq.ft.4ft.14daysprior/Alldistricts 24hrs.following Temporarypole1perpremises/lot32sq.ft.5ft.6monthsAlldistricts 3-132 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations SignTypeNumberSizeandHeight DurationZoningDistrict Wall1perleasespace40sq.ft.ortheproductLifeofpermit Nonresidential of2timesthelineal widthofthewall, whichevergreater. Shall notexceed75%ofthe widthortheheightofthe availablewallareaor storefrontagefora tenant’sspace WindowNolimitprovidedtotalcombinedsquarefootageLifeofpermit Nonresidential doesnotexceed25%ofthevisiblewindowarea availableintheabsenceofanysigns (Ordinance2004-02,sec.VIII,adopted1/19/04;Ordinance2005-03,sec.7(B),adopted2/7/05; 2006Code,ch. 5,sec.4.06(B);Ordinance2008-15,secs. 2.05, 2.06, adopted5/19/08) ARTICLE 3.10 APARTMENTCOMPLEXLICENSING Sec. 3.10.001Definitions Forthepurposeofthisarticle,thefollowingwordsandphraseshavethemeaningsrespectively ascribedtothem bythissection: Apartmentcomplexlicense.Alicenseissuedbybuildinginspectorpursuanttothisarticle,and referredto as “license”inthisarticle. Bedroom.Aroomusedorintendedtobeusedforsleepingpurposesandnotasakitchen, bathroom,livingroom, closet, hallway, utilityspace,entryway,garage, patioorbreezeway. Buildinginspector.The chief building official ofthetown or his designatedrepresentative. Dwellingunit.Astructure,orthatpartofastructure,whichmaybeusedasahome,residenceor sleepingplacebyoneormorepersonsmaintainingacommonhouseholdtotheexclusionofall others. Efficiency unit.Is defined astheequivalent ofa one-bedroom unit. Family.Anynumberofindividualslivingtogetherasasinglehousekeepingunit,inwhichnot morethanthree(3)individualsareunrelatedbyblood,marriageoradoption.Fosterchildren,for the purposeofthisdefinition,shallbe considered as beingrelatedtotheirfoster parent orparents. Landlord.Anyowner,residentornonresident,wholeasesorrentshissingle-familyresidenceto another. Multiple-familydwellingcomplex.Referredtoasan“apartmentcomplex”inthebodyofthis article.Anybuilding,orportionthereof,whichisrented,leasedorlettobeoccupiedfor compensationasthree(3)ormoredwellingunitsorwhichisoccupiedasahomeorplaceof residencebythree(3)ormorefamilieslivinginindependentdwellingunitslocatedinthetown, andwhich dwelling unitsarelocated onasingle plat. 3-133 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations Owner.Apersonclaiming,orinwhomisvested,theownership,dominionortitleofreal property,including butnotlimitedto: (1)A holder offeesimpletitle; (2)A holder ofalife estate; (3)A holder ofaleasehold estateforaninitialterm offiveyears ormore; (4)The buyerin a contractfordeed; (5)Amortgagee,receiver,executorortrusteeincontrolofrealproperty,butnot includingtheholderofaleaseholdestateortenancyforaninitialtermoflessthan fiveyears. Person.Includesanindividual,corporation,businesstrust,estate,trust,partnershipor association,twoormorepersonshavingajointorcommoninterest,oranyotherlegalor community entity. Premises.Alot,plotorparcelofland,includinganystructurethereon,andfurthermoreincluding adwellingunit,appurtenancesthereto,groundsandfacilitiesheldoutfortheuseoftenants generally and any otherarea orfacilitythe use ofwhichispromisedtothetenant. Propertymanager.Apersonwhoforcompensationhasmanagingcontrolofasingle-family residencefora nonresidentowner. Residentmanager.Apropertymanageroragentofapropertymanagerwhoresidesinthesingle- familyresidence. Singlelocation.Propertyheldincommonownershipthatiscompactandcontiguousproperty separated only by publicstreets. Tenant.Anypersonwhooccupiesadwellingunitforlivingordwellingpurposeswiththe landlord’sconsent. (Ordinance 86-06,sec.II, adopted 2/10/86; 2006Code, ch. 3, sec.13.01) Sec. 3.10.002Penalty Anypersonwillfullyviolatinganyoftheprovisionsofthisarticleshallbesubjecttoafine,upon convictioninthemunicipalcourt,ofnotlessthenonedollar($1.00)normorethantwothousand dollars($2,000.00),andeachandeverydaythattheprohibitedconditionremainsandrestoration, ifrequired,notaccomplished,shallconstituteaseparateoffense.Thosefinesshallbeinaddition toandcumulativeoftheprovisionsfortheabatementofanuisanceandtheobtainingof injunctiverelief.(Ordinance86-06,sec.X,adopted2/10/86;Ordinance98-28,sec.7,adopted 10/20/98; 2006 Code,ch. 3,sec.13.09) Sec. 3.10.003License required (a)Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersontoown,operate,manageormaintainanapartment complexinthetownwithoutacurrentandvalidlicensehavingbeenissuedforsaidapartment 3-134 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations complex.Anypersonowning,operating,managingormaintaininganapartmentcomplexatmore thanonelocationshall obtain alicenseforeachseparatelocation. (b)Anowner,orhisdulyauthorizedagent,ofanapartmentcomplexshallfilewiththe buildinginspectoranyandalltradenamesunderwhichheoperateswithrespecttotheleasingor renting ofeachapartmentcomplex. (Ordinance 86-06,sec.III,adopted2/10/86;2006Code, ch. 3,sec. 13.02) Sec. 3.10.004Applicationforlicense; expiration; changeofownership ormanagement (a)Anapplicantforalicenseshallfilewiththebuildinginspectorawrittenapplicationupona formprovidedforthatpurpose,whichshallbesignedbytheowner,orhisagent,ortheproperty managerorresidentmanageriftherebesuch.Shouldanapplicantownanapartmentcomplexat morethanone(1)location,aseparateapplicationshallbefiledforeachlocation.Thefollowing informationshallberequiredintheapplication: (1)Name,address,andtelephonenumberofthenonresidentowner,propertymanager, residentmanager, and mortgagee(ifthereis a mortgage againsttheproperty); (2)Tradename ofthe apartment complex; (3)Namesandaddressesofallregisteredagentsincasethepartiesabovenamedare corporations; (4)Zoning categories; (5)Numberofdwellingunitsbrokendownastonumberofefficiencies,one-bedroom, two-bedroom and three-bedroom; (6)Acknowledgmentofreceiptofacopyofthemultiple-familyresidencelicensing ordinanceandagreementtoabidebysameasaconditiontoreceivingand maintaining a license. (b)Partiescurrentlyowning,operating,managingormaintainingapartmentcomplexesshall applyfor alicensewithin 60 days oftheeffective dateofthisarticle. (c)Alllicensesshall expiretwelve(12)monthsfromthedateofissuance ofthelicense. (d)Thebuildinginspectormay,atanytime,requireadditionalrelevantinformationofthe owneror propertymanagertoclarifyitems on the application. (e)Uponachangeinownershipoftheapartmentcomplex,anewlicenseshallbeobtained withinthirty(30)daysofthechange,andanewannualperiodshallbeginupontheissuanceof thelicense.Theownershallnotifythetownwithinthirty(30)daysofthechangeofownership. Theownershallalsonotifythetownofachangeofpropertymanagerorresidentmanagerwithin thirty(30) days ofthe dateofsuch change. (Ordinance 86-06,sec.IV,adopted2/10/86;2006Code, ch. 3,sec. 13.03) 3-135 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations Sec. 3.10.005Licensefee Theannualfeeforalicense,includinganyreinstatementlicenserenewalundersection3.10.008, isassetforthinthefeescheduleinappendixAofthiscode.(Ordinance86-06,sec.V,adopted 2/10/86;2006Code, ch. 3,sec. 13.04) Sec. 3.10.006Displayoflicense;replacementlicense;transfer (a)Acopyofeachlicenseissuedpursuanttothisarticleforanapartmentcomplexshallbe postedanddisplayedintheapartmentcomplexofficeinaconspicuousplacetowhichtenants have access.The copyshall havetheword “Copy”stamped acrossitsface. (b)Areplacementlicensemaybeissuedforonelost,destroyedormutilateduponapplication ontheformprovidedbythebuildinginspector.Areplacementlicenseshallhavetheword “Replacement”stamped acrossitsface andshall bearthesame number asthe oneitreplaces. (c)An apartment complexlicenseis neitherassignable nortransferable. (d)Theform ofthelicenseshallbe prepared bythe buildinginspector. (Ordinance 86-06,sec.VI, adopted2/10/86;2006Code, ch. 3,sec. 13.05) Sec. 3.10.007Licensingstandards (a)Continuedmaintenanceandobservanceofthestandardscontainedinthissectionare conditionsthatshallbecompliedwithinordertoretainalicenseandtoobtainanyrenewalofa license. (b)Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersontopermitorallowmorethanone(1)familytoresidein any apartment complex dwelling unit. (c)Alltownbuilding,electrical,plumbing,health,zoningandotherapplicablecodes, includingtheminimum housing code,shallbe compliedwithatalltimes. (d)Notwithstandingtheprovisionsofallothertowncodes,themaximumnumberofpersons perdwellingunitdensityfordwellingunitdensityfordwellingunitsinanapartmentcomplexis asfollows:Nomorethantwo(2)personspereachbedroomarepermittedtoresideinaunitplus oneadditionalperson.Forexample,inaone-bedroomorefficiencyunit,thedensityshallnot exceedthree(3) persons;in a two-bedroom unit,thedensityshall not exceedfive(5) persons;ina three(3)bedroom unit,thedensityshallnotexceedseven(7) persons. (e)Thelicenseeshallkeepcurrentrecordsthatreflectthefollowinginformation: (1)Number of alltenantsoccupying each unit; (2)Head ofhousehold. (f)Itshallbeunlawfulandaviolationofthisarticleforanowner,propertymanageror residentmanagertoknowinglypermitorallowaviolationofanyofthetermsofthissection.It shallbeunlawfulforatenanttoviolateanyofthetermsofthissectionortopermitorallowany personstoresideinthe unitinviolationofthissection. 3-136 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations (g)Therequirementsofsubsection(b)ofthissectionshallnotbeapplicabletoafamily residinginadwellingunitontheeffectivedateofthisarticlenorduringthetimesaidfamily continuestoresideinthesamedwellingunit.Thisexceptiondoesnotapplyto,permitorallow any additionalunrelatedpartiestoresideinsaidoccupied dwelling unit. (h)Anownershallnotbeprohibitedfromestablishingamorerestrictivedensityforeach dwellingunitwithinhis/herapartmentcomplex,providedthedensityisbaseduponpersonsper eachestablished bedroom. (Ordinance 86-06,sec.VII, adopted2/10/86;2006Code, ch. 3,sec. 13.06) Sec. 3.10.008Inspections;cancellation oflicense (a)Inspectionsgenerally.Theowner,propertymanager and residentmanager, as a conditionto theissuanceofthelicenserequiredbythisarticle,shallconsentandagreetopermitandallowthe town’sbuildinginspectortomakethefollowinginspectionsoftheapartmentcomplexwhenand as neededto ensure compliancewiththisarticle: (1)Rightandaccesstoinspectallportionsofthepremisesandstructureslocatedonthe premisesthatarenotdwellingunits.Thisincludesallstorageareas,community buildings,swimmingpools,athleticfacilities,clubrooms,equipmentroomsandall otherportionsofthefacilitiesnotconstructedasdwellingunits,uponreasonable advance notice beinggiventothe owner,property\[manager\]orresidentmanager. (2)Rightandaccesstoinspectallunoccupieddwellingunitsupongivingreasonable noticetothe owner,property\[manager\] orresidentmanager. (3)Rightandaccesstoinspectalloccupieddwellingunitswhen,uponreceiptofreliable information,thebuildinginspectorhasreasontobelievethatviolationsoftheCode ofOrdinancesofthetown orstatelaw existthatinvolveseriousthreatstolife,safety, healthand property. (4)Annually,theowner,propertymanagerorresidentmanagershallmakealldwelling unitsinthe apartment complex availableforinspection bythe buildinginspector.The buildinginspectorandtheowner,propertymanagerandresidentmanagershallagree onareasonabledateandtimeforeachannualinspection.Intheeventtheparties cannot agree on an inspectiontime,said annualinspectionshall occurwithinfourteen (14)days oftheanniversary date oftheapplicationforthelicense. .Thebuildinginspector,orhisagent,mayenforcethe (b)Inspectionofoccupiedunits provisionsofthisarticle,uponpresentationofproperidentificationtotheoccupantinchargeof anyunit,andmayenter,withtheoccupant’spermission,anyunitbetweenthehoursof8:00a.m. and5:00p.m.;provided,however,thatincasesofemergencywhereextremehazardsareknown to existwhichmayinvolveimminentinjuryto persons,loss oflife orsevere property damage,the buildinginspectormayentertheaforementioneddwellingsatanytimeandtherequirementfor presentationofidentificationandtheoccupant’spermissionshallnotapply.Wheneverthe buildinginspectorisdeniedadmissiontoinspectanypremisesunderthisprovision,inspection shallbemadeonlyunderauthorityofawarrantissuedbyamagistrateauthorizingtheinspection. Inapplyingforsuchawarrant,thebuildinginspectorshallsubmittothemagistrateanaffidavit settingforthhisbeliefthataviolationofthisarticleexistswithrespecttotheplacesoughttobe 3-137 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations inspectedandthereasonsforsuchbelief.Suchaffidavitshalldesignatethelocationofsuchplace andthenameofthepersonbelievedtobetheoccupantthereof.Ifthemagistratefindsthat probablecauseexistsforaninspectionofthepremisesinquestion,hemayissueawarrant authorizingtheinspection,suchwarrantdescribingthepremiseswithsufficientcertaintyto identifythesame.Anywarrantsissuedwillconstituteauthorityforthebuildinginspectortoenter upon andinspectthepremisesdescribed herein. (c)Reinspectionfee.Intheeventanyoftheinspectionsauthorizedinthisarticlerequirea secondreinspectionduetonotedviolations,areinspectionfeeassetforthinappendixAofthis codeshall be paid priortothesecondreinspection. (d)Withdrawalofcertificateofoccupancyandcancellationoflicense.Wheretheowner,his agent,property\[manager\] orresidentmanagerfailstocomplywiththetermsofthis articlewithin thirty(30)daysafterreceiptofwrittennoticeoftheviolationfromthebuildinginspectorsetting outtheviolationsandthetimeallowedtorectifytheviolations,theowner’scertificateof occupancymaybewithdrawnandthelicenseauthorizedbythisarticlemaybecancelled.Such failuretocomplyshallresultintheownerbeingcitedtomunicipalcourtasprovidedinsection 3.10.002.Additionally,thebuildinginspectormaynotifyallpublicutilitycompaniesservingthe apartmentcomplexthatthecertificateofoccupancyhasbeenwithdrawnandrequestthatall publicutilityservices bediscontinued. (e)Reinstatementofcertificateofoccupancy.Anypersonrequestingareinstatementor reissuanceofthecertificateofoccupancyshallberequiredtoapplyforandreceiveanewlicense issuedunderthisarticleasaconditionprecedenttothereissuanceorreinstatementofthe certificate ofoccupancy. (Ordinance 86-06,sec.VIII, adopted2/10/86; 2006 Code, ch. 3,sec. 13.07) Sec. 3.10.009Appeals (a)Theowner,property\[manager\]orresidentmanagerforsuchpropertymayappealany decisionororderofthebuildinginspectortothetowncouncilbyfilingattheofficeofthetown secretary,withinfive(5)workingdays(MondaythroughFriday)aftersuchdecisionororder, duringregularbusinesshours,awrittenappealofsuchdecisionorordertothetowncouncilona formto besupplied bythetownsecretary. (b)Assoonaspracticableafterreceivingthewrittenappeal,thetownsecretaryshallfixadate, timeandplaceforthehearingofthe appealbythetowncouncil. Writtennoticeofsuchdate,time andplaceofthehearingshallbegiventoeachappellantbythetownsecretary,eitherbycausing acopyofsuchnoticetobedeliveredtotheappellantpersonallyorbymailingacopythereof, postageprepaid,addressedtothe appellantathis addressshownonthewrittenappeal. (c)Failureofanypersontofileanappealinaccordancewiththeprovisionsofthis articleshall constituteawaiverofhisrighttoahearingbythetowncouncilandthebuildinginspector’s decisionshall befinal. (d)Orders ofthebuildinginspectorarestayed pending appeal. (Ordinance 86-06,sec.IX,adopted2/10/86;2006Code, ch. 3,sec. 13.08) 3-138 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations ARTICLE 3.11 SINGLE-FAMILYRESIDENCELICENSING Sec. 3.11.001Definitions Forthepurposeofthisarticle,thefollowingwordsandphraseshavethemeaningsrespectively ascribedtothem bythissection: Bedroom.Aroomusedorintendedtobeusedforsleepingpurposesandnotasakitchen, bathroom,livingroom, closet, hallway, utilityspace,entryway,garage, patioorbreezeway. Buildinginspector.The chief building official ofthetown or his designatedrepresentative. Dwellingunit.Astructure,orthatpartofastructure,whichmaybeusedasahome,residenceor sleepingplacebyoneormorepersonsmaintainingacommonhouseholdtotheexclusionofall others. Family.Anynumberofindividualslivingtogetherasasinglehousekeepingunit,inwhichnot morethanthree(3)individualsareunrelatedbyblood,marriageoradoption.Fosterchildren,for the purposeofthisdefinition,shallbe considered as beingrelatedtotheirfoster parent orparents. Landlord.Anyowner,residentornonresident,wholeasesorrentshissingle-familyresidenceto another. Leaseorrent.Any agreementwhichgivesrisetoarelationshipoflandlordandtenant. Nonresidentowner.Anypersonwhodoesnotlive,stayordwellinasingle-familyresidence whichhe/she owns. Owner.Apersonclaiming,orinwhomisvested,theownership,dominionortitleofreal property,including butnotlimitedto: (1)A holder offeesimpletitle; (2)A holder ofalife estate; (3)A holder ofaleasehold estateforaninitialterm offiveyears ormore; (4)The buyerin a contractfordeed; (5)Amortgagee,receiver,executor ortrusteein control ofrealproperty; butnotincludingtheholderofaleaseholdestateortenancyforaninitialtermoflessthanfive years. .Includesanindividual,corporation,businesstrust,estate,trust,partnershipor Person association,twoormorepersonshavingajointorcommoninterest,oranyotherlegalor community entity. Premises.Alot,plotorparcelofland,includinganystructurethereon,andfurthermoreincluding adwellingunit,appurtenancesthereto,groundsandfacilitiesheldoutfortheuseoftenants generally and any otherarea orfacilitythe use ofwhichispromisedtothetenant. 3-139 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations Propertymanager.Apersonwhoforcompensationhasmanagingcontrolofasingle-family residencefora nonresidentowner. Residentmanager.Apropertymanageroragentofapropertymanagerwhoresidesinthesingle- familyresidence. Residentowner.Anypersonwholives,staysordwellsinasingle-familyresidencewhichhe/she owns. Single-familyresidence.Asingle-familyresidenceasreferredtointhisarticleshallinclude: (1)One-familydwelling(detached).Adwellingdesignedandconstructedforoccupancy byonefamilyandlocatedonalotorseparatebuildingtractandhavingnophysical connectionto a buildinglocatedon any otherlot ortract and occupied by one family. (2)One-familydwelling(attached).Adwellingwhichisjoinedtoanotherdwellingat oneormoresidesbyapartywallorabuttingseparatewallwhichisdesignedfor occupancybyonefamilyandislocatedonaplattedseparatelot,delineatedbyfront, sideandrearlotlines. (3)Two-familydwelling.Asinglestructuredesignedandconstructedwithtwodwelling units underasinglerooffor occupancy bytwofamilies, one in each unit. (4)Condominium.Theseparateownershipofsingledwellingunitsinamultiple-unit structureorstructureswithcommon elements. Single-familyresidencelicense.Thelicenseissuedbythebuildinginspectorpursuanttothis articleandreferredto asthe “license”inthisarticle. Singlelocation.Propertyheldincommonownershipthatiscompactandcontiguousproperty separated only by publicstreets. Tenant.Anypersonwhooccupiesadwellingunitforlivingordwellingpurposeswiththe landlord’sconsent. (Ordinance 86-07,sec.II, adopted 2/10/86; 2006Code, ch. 3, sec.14.01) Sec. 3.11.002Penalty Anypersonwillfullyviolatinganyoftheprovisionsofthisarticleshallbesubjecttoafine,upon convictioninthemunicipalcourt,ofnotlessthanonedollar($1.00)normorethantwothousand dollars($2,000.00),andeachandeverydaythattheprohibitedconditionremainsandrestoration, ifrequired,notaccomplished,shallconstituteaseparateoffense.Thosefinesshallbeinaddition toandcumulativeoftheprovisionsfortheabatementofanuisanceandtheobtainingof injunctiverelief.(Ordinance86-07,sec.X,adopted2/10/86;Ordinance98-28,sec.7,adopted 10/20/98; 2006 Code,ch. 3,sec.14.09) 3-140 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations Sec. 3.11.003License required (a)Itshallbeunlawfulforanynonresidentownertoleaseorrentasingle-familyresidencein thetownwithoutacurrentandvalidlicensehavingbeenissuedforsaidsingle-familyresidence. Anynonresidentownerleasingorrentingasingle-familyresidenceatmorethanonelocation shall obtain alicenseforeachseparatelocation. (b)Anonresidentowner,orthenonresidentowner’sauthorizedagent,ofasingle-family residenceshallfilewiththebuildinginspectoranyandalltradenamesunderwhichheoperates withrespecttotheleasing orrenting of eachsingle-familyresidence. (Ordinance 86-07,sec.III,adopted2/10/86;2006Code, ch. 3,sec. 14.02) Sec. 3.11.004Applicationforlicense; expiration; changeofownership ormanagement (a)Anapplicantforalicenseshallfilewiththebuildinginspectorawrittenapplicationupona formprovidedforthatpurpose,whichshallbesignedbythenonresidentowner,orhisagent,or thepropertymanagerorresidentmanageriftherebesuch.Shouldanapplicantownmorethan onesingle-familyresidencewhichheleasesorrents,aseparateapplicationshallbefiledforeach location.Thefollowinginformationshallberequiredintheapplication: (1)Name,address,andtelephonenumberofnonresidentowner,propertymanager, residentmanager, and mortgagee(ifthereis a mortgage againsttheproperty); (2)Tradenameofthenonresidentowner,andnamesandaddressesofallregistered agentsin casetheparties above named are corporations; (3)Zoning categories; (4)Number of bedrooms; (5)Acknowledgmentofreceiptofacopyofthesingle-familyresidencelicensing ordinanceandagreementtoabidebysameasaconditiontoreceivingand maintaining a license. (b)Nonresidentownerscurrentlyleasingorrentingasingle-familyresidenceshallapplyfora licensewithin60 days ofthe effective dateofthis article. (c)Alllicensesshall expiretwelve(12)monthsfromthedateofissuance ofthelicense. (d)Thebuildinginspectormay,atanytime,requireadditionalrelevantinformationofthe nonresidentownerorpropertymanagerto clarifyitems on the application. (e)Uponachangeinownershipofthesingle-familyresidence,anewlicenseshallbeobtained withinthirty(30)daysofthechangeandanew annual periodshallbegin upontheissuance ofthe license.Thenonresidentownershallnotifythetownwithinthirty(30)daysofthechangeof ownership.Thenonresidentownershallalsonotifythetownofachangeofpropertymanageror residentmanagerwithinthirty(30) days ofthedate ofsuchchange. (Ordinance 86-07,sec.IV,adopted2/10/86;2006Code, ch. 3,sec. 14.03) 3-141 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations Sec. 3.11.005Licensefee Theannualfeeforalicense,includinganyreinstatementlicenserenewalundersection 3.11.008(e),isassetforthinthefeescheduleinappendixAofthiscode.(Ordinance86-07,sec. V, adopted2/10/86;2006Code, ch.3,sec. 14.04) Sec. 3.11.006Displayoflicense;replacementlicense;transfer (a)Acopyofeachlicenseissuedpursuanttothisarticleforasingle-familyresidenceshallbe givenbythelandlordtoeachheadofhouseholdtenanttobemaintainedatalltimesatthesingle- familyresidenceforwhichsuchlicenseisissued.Thecopyshallhavetheword“Copy”stamped acrossitsface. (b)Areplacementlicensemaybeissuedforonelost,destroyedormutilateduponapplication ontheformprovidedbythebuildinginspector.Areplacementlicenseshallhavetheword “Replacement”stamped acrossitsface andshall bearthesame number asthe oneitreplaces. (c)Asingle-familyresidencelicenseisneitherassignablenortransferable. (d)Theform ofthelicenseshallbe prepared bythe buildinginspector. (Ordinance86-07,sec.VI,adopted2/10/86;2006Code,ch.3,sec.14.05;Ordinanceadopting Code) Sec. 3.11.007Licensingstandards (a)Continuedmaintenanceandobservanceofthestandardscontainedinthissectionare conditionsthatshallbecompliedwithinordertoretainalicenseandtoobtainanyrenewalofa license. (b)Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersontopermitorallowmorethanone(1)familytoresidein anysingle-familyresidence dwelling unit. (c)Alltownbuilding,electrical,plumbing,health,zoningandotherapplicablecodes, includingtheminimum housing code,shallbe compliedwithatalltimes. (d)Thelicenseeshallkeepcurrentrecordsthatreflectthefollowinginformation: (1)Number of alltenantsoccupying each unit; (2)Head ofhousehold. Saidrecordsshallbeavailableforreviewbythebuildinginspectorofthetownorhisdesignated representative duringregularworking hours anduponreceipt ofreasonable notice. (e)Itshallbeunlawfulandaviolationofthisarticleforanowner,propertymanageror residentmanagertoknowinglypermitorallowaviolationofanyofthetermsofthissection.It shallbeunlawfulforatenanttoviolateanyofthetermsofthissectionortopermitorallowany personstoresideinthe unitinviolationofthissection. 3-142 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations (f)Therequirementsofsubsection(b)ofthissectionshallnotbeapplicabletoafamily residinginadwellingunitontheeffectivedateofthisarticlenorduringthetimesaidfamily continuestoresideinthesamedwellingunit.Thisexceptiondoesnotapplyto,permitorallow any additionalunrelatedpartiestoresideinsaidoccupied dwelling unit. (Ordinance 86-07,sec.VII, adopted2/10/86;2006Code, ch. 3,sec. 14.06) Sec. 3.11.008Inspections;cancellation oflicense (a)Inspectionsgenerally.The nonresidentowner,propertymanagerandresidentmanager,asa conditiontotheissuanceofthelicenserequiredbythisarticle,shallconsentandagreetopermit andallowthetown’sbuildinginspectortomakethefollowinginspectionsofthesingle-family residencewhenandas neededtoensurecompliancewiththisarticle: (1)Rightandaccesstoinspectallportionsofthepremisesandstructureslocatedonthe premisesthatarenotdwellingunits.Thisincludesallstorageareas,community buildings,swimmingpools,athleticfacilities,clubrooms,equipmentroomsandall otherportionsofthefacilitiesnotconstructedasdwellingunits,uponreasonable advancenoticebeinggiventothenonresidentowner,property\[manager\]orresident manager. (2)Rightandaccesstoinspectallunoccupieddwellingunitsupongivingreasonable noticetothe nonresidentowner,resident or propertymanager. (3)Rightandaccesstoinspectalloccupieddwellingunitswhen,uponreceiptofreliable information,thebuildinginspectorhasreasontobelievethatviolationsoftheCode ofOrdinancesofthetown orstatelaw existthatinvolveseriousthreatstolife,safety, healthand property. (4)Annually,thenonresidentowner,residentmanagerorpropertymanagershallmake alldwellingunitsinthesingle-familyresidenceavailableforinspectionbythe buildinginspector.Thebuildinginspectorandthenonresidentowner,resident managerandpropertymanagershallagreeonareasonabledateandtimeforeach annualinspection.Intheeventthepartiescannotagreeonaninspectiontime,said annualinspectionshalloccurwithinfourteen(14)daysoftheanniversarydateofthe applicationforthelicense. (b)Inspectionofoccupiedunits.Thebuildinginspector,orhisagent,mayenforcethe provisionsofthisarticle,uponpresentationofproperidentificationtotheoccupantinchargeof anyunit,andmayenter,withtheoccupant’spermission,anyunitbetweenthehoursof8:00a.m. and5:00p.m.;provided,however,thatincasesofemergencywhereextremehazardsareknown to existwhichmayinvolveimminentinjuryto persons,loss oflife orsevere property damage,the buildinginspectormayentertheaforementioneddwellingsatanytimeandtherequirementfor presentationofidentificationandtheoccupant’spermissionshallnotapply.Wheneverthe buildinginspectorisdeniedadmissiontoinspectanypremisesunderthisprovision,inspection shallbemadeonlyunderauthorityofawarrantissuedbyamagistrateauthorizingtheinspection. Inapplyingforsuchawarrant,thebuildinginspectorshallsubmittothemagistrateanaffidavit settingforthhisbeliefthataviolationofthisarticleexistswithrespecttotheplaceandthename ofthepersonbelievedtobetheoccupantthereof.Ifthemagistratefindsthatprobablecause existsforaninspectionofthepremisesinquestion,hemayissueawarrantauthorizingthe 3-143 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations inspection,suchwarrantdescribingthepremiseswithsufficientcertaintytoidentifythesame. Anywarrantsissuedwillconstituteauthorityforthebuildinginspectortoenteruponandinspect thepremisesdescribedherein. (c)Reinspectionfee.Intheeventanyoftheinspectionsauthorizedinthisarticlerequirea secondreinspectionduetonotedviolations,areinspectionfeeassetforthinthefeeschedulein appendixAofthiscodeshallbe paidpriortothesecondreinspection. (d)Withdrawalofcertificateofoccupancyandcancellationoflicense.Wherethenonresident owner,hisagency,orpropertyorresidentmanagerfailstocomplywiththetermsofthisarticle withinthirty(30)daysafterreceiptofwrittennoticeoftheviolationfromthebuildinginspector settingouttheviolationsandthetimeallowedtorectifytheviolations,thenonresidentowner’s certificateofoccupancymaybewithdrawnandthelicenseauthorizedbythisarticlemaybe cancelled.Suchfailuretocomplyshallresultinthenonresidentownerbeingcitedtomunicipal courtasprovidedinsection3.11.002.Additionally,thebuildinginspectormaynotifyallpublic utilitycompaniesservingthesingle-familyresidencethatthecertificateofoccupancyhasbeen withdrawn andrequestthatallpublicutilityservicesbe discontinued. (e)Reinstatementofcertificateofoccupancy.Anypersonrequestingareinstatementor reissuanceofthecertificateofoccupancyshallberequiredtoapplyforandreceiveanewlicense issuedunderthisarticleasaconditionprecedenttothereissuanceorreinstatementofthe certificate ofoccupancy. (Ordinance 86-07,sec.VIII, adopted2/10/86; 2006 Code, ch. 3,sec. 14.07) Sec. 3.11.009Appeals (a)Thenonresidentowner,property\[manager\]orresidentmanagerforsuchpropertymay appealanydecisionor orderofthebuildinginspectortothetown councilbyfilingatthe officeof thetownsecretary,withinfive(5)workingdays(MondaythroughFriday)aftersuchdecisionor order,duringregularbusinesshours,awrittenappealofsuchdecisionorordertothetown councilon aformto besupplied bythetownsecretary. (b)Assoonaspracticableafterreceivingthewrittenappeal,thetownsecretaryshallfixadate, timeandplaceforthehearingofthe appealbythetowncouncil. Writtennoticeofsuchdate,time andplaceofthehearingshallbegiventoeachappellantbythetownsecretary,eitherbycausing acopyofsuchnoticetobedeliveredtotheappellantpersonallyorbymailingacopythereof, postageprepaid,addressedtothe appellantathis/her addressshown on thewritten appeal. (c)Failureofanypersontofileanappealinaccordancewiththeprovisionsofthis articleshall constituteawaiverofhisrighttoahearingbythetowncouncilandthebuildinginspector’s decisionshall befinal. (d)Orders ofthebuildinginspectorarestayed pending appeal. (Ordinance 86-07,sec.IX,adopted2/10/86;2006Code, ch. 3,sec. 14.08) 3-144 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations * ARTICLE 3.12 HOTELS Sec. 3.12.001Definitions Forthepurposeofthisarticle,thefollowingwordsandphraseshavethemeaningsrespectively ascribedtothem bythissection: Bathroom.Anenclosedspaceorspacescontainingoneormoretoilets,lavatories,bathtubs, showers, orany combination offixturesservingsimilar purposes. Buildingcodes.AllInternationalorUniformCodesandlocalamendmentstheretoadoptedbythe townaspartofthetown’sCodeofOrdinances,including,withoutlimitation,theNational ElectricalCode,InternationalBuildingCode,InternationalFireCode,InternationalMechanical Code,InternationalPlumbingCode,andInternationalFuelGasandEnergyConservationCode, whichwereineffectatthetime of constructionofthebuildingin question. Buildingofficial.Thechiefbuilding officialofthetown orhisdesignatedrepresentative. Certificateof occupancy.A certificateissued bythe building official authorizing occupancy. Designee.Thetownmanager’sdesigneeordelegatedstaffordulyauthorizedrepresentativeof thetown.Thistermshallinclude,butisnotlimitedto,thecodeenforcementofficers,building official,fireinspector,healthofficer,andemployeesofthedepartmentofcommunity development and other authorizeddepartmentsofthetown. Extermination.Thecontrolandeliminationofinsects,rodents, andvermin. Garbage.Refuse,animalorvegetablewastes(asfromakitchenorfoodprocessingfacility), ashes, orother householdwastewhichis damp or capableof emitting odors. Guest.Any personhiring or occupying a roomforsleeping purposesin ahotel. Guestroomorrooms.Anyroomorroomsusedorintendedforusebyaguestforsleeping purposesin a hotel,includingsinglerooms and suites. Hotwater.Watersuppliedtoplumbingfixturesatatemperatureofnotlessthan110degrees Fahrenheit. Hotel.Anybuildingcontainingguestroomsinwhichmembersofthepublicobtainsleeping accommodationsforconsideration.Thetermincludesahotel,motel,lodginghouse,rooming house,touristcourt,bedandbreakfast,orinninthetownhavingsix(6)ormoreroomswhere transientguestsarefed orlodgedforpay. Hotelroom orroom.Aguestroom orrooms as definedinthissection. Infestation.Thepresencewithinorcontiguoustoadwellingunitofinsects,rodents,verminor other pests. * Statelawreference– Hotelsandboardinghouses,V.T.C.A.,OccupationsCode,ch.2155. 3-145 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations Letorletforoccupancy.Topermit,provideorofferpossessionoroccupancyofahotelroom, dwellingunit,roomingunit,building,premisesorstructurebyapersonwhoisnotthelegal ownerofrecordthereof,pursuantto a written orunwrittenlease, agreementorlicense. Litter.Garbage,refuse,rubbish,andallotherwastematerialdepositedonthegroundorinany place otherthaninan approvedgarbagereceptacle. Manager.Anypersonwhomanagesthebusinessoperationsofanyhotel,whetheraresident managerorgeneralpropertymanager,whosedutiesmayincludethecollectionofnightly charges,issuingofkeys,directionofmaintenanceandotherpersonnel,assigningofroomsto guests,handlingguestaffairs,and/oroverseeingsecurityinadditiontoothergeneralduties involvedwithoperating a hotel. Motel.Ahotelas definedinthissection. Occupant.Any personsleeping, eatingin,or havingactual possession of a guestroom. Operator.Anypersonwhoistheproprietorofanyhotel,whetherinthecapacityoftheowner, lessee,receiver,sublessee,franchisee,mortgageeinpossession,ortheagentofanyofthe aforementioned,whooffersoracceptspaymentforrooms,guestrooms,sleeping accommodations,orboardandlodging,andretainstherightofaccesstoandcontrolofthe dwelling unitsorroom(s). Owner.Anypersonhavingalegalorequitableinterestinthehotelproperty,orrecordedinthe officialrecordsofthestate,countyormunicipalityasholdingtitletotheproperty,orotherwise havingcontroloftheproperty,includingtheagentorrepresentativeofanysuchperson,the guardianoftheestateofanysuchperson,and/ortheexecutororadministratoroftheestateof suchpersonif orderedtotake possessionofreal property by a court. Permitdepartment.Thedepartmentoperatedandmaintainedbythetownthatisresponsiblefor acceptanceandreview ofpermit applications andtheissuanceof permits. Person.Anindividual,corporation,nonprofitcorporation,association,church,organization, society,jointventure,oranyotherlegalentity,includingtheiremployees,contractors,agents, members, heirs,executors,administrators, assigns andrepresentatives. Plumbing.Gaspipes,fuelsupplylines,toilets,lavatories,sinks,laundrytubs,catchbasins, washbasins,bathtubs,showerbaths,wastesewerpipesandsewagesystems,septictanks,drains, vents,traps,andanyotherfuel-burningorwater-usingfixturesandappliances,privatefire hydrants,andall connectionstowater,waste,sewer,orgas pipes. Potablewater.Waterdulyapprovedassatisfactoryandsafefordrinkingbythewaterutility departmentservingthetown. Refuse.Allputridandnon-putridsolidwaste(exceptbodywaste),including,butnotlimitedto, garbage,rubbish,ashes,streetcleanings,deadanimals,abandonedautomobiles,andsolidmarket andindustrialwastes. Rubbish.Non-putridsolidwasteconsistingofeithercombustibleornoncombustiblewastes,such aspaper,wrapping,cigarettes,cardboard,yardclippings,leaves,wood,glass,bedding,crockery andsimilarmaterials. 3-146 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations Substandardbuilding.Abuildingwhich,byreasonoffaultyconstruction,age,orlackof maintenanceorrepair,failstomeettheminimumpropertystandardsimposedbyapplicable provisionsofthestateandlocalregulations,including,withoutlimitation,thetown’sordinances regulating buildings and theInternationalPropertyMaintenanceCode, asamended. Utility company.The entity providinggas, electricservice,water orsanitarysewerto a hotel. (2006Code, ch.3,sec. 17.01;Ordinance 2009-28,sec.II, adopted 11/2/09) Sec. 3.12.002Penalty Anyowner,operator,ormanagerwhointentionally,knowingly,orrecklesslyviolatesanyoneor more oftheprovisionsofthisarticleshall, upon convictioninmunicipalcourt, be guilty of a class Cmisdemeanorforwhichafineofnotlessthenonedollar($1.00)normorethantwothousand dollars($2,000.00)shallbeassessed,andaseparateoffenseshallbedeemedcommittedforeach dayorpartthereofduringoronwhichaviolationoccursorcontinuestoexist.Finesassessed hereundershallbeinadditiontoandcumulativeofall otherremediesallowedatlaworinequity, including,withoutlimitation,nuisanceabatement,injunctiverelief,civilsuit,and/orcollectionof damages.(2006Code,ch.3,sec.17.07;Ordinance 2009-28,sec.II, adopted11/2/09) Sec. 3.12.003Permit (a)Required.Itshall be unlawfulfor any personto own,operate,manage ormaintaina hotelin thetownwithoutacurrentandvalidhotelpermithavingbeenissuedforsaidhotel.Anyperson owning,operating,managingormaintainingahotelatmorethanonelocationshallobtainahotel permitforeachseparatelocation. (b)Fee.Theannualfeeforahotelpermitshallbeintheamountestablishedinthefeeschedule in appendixAtothiscode. (c)Application.Anapplicantforahotelpermitshallfilewiththepermitdepartmentawritten applicationuponatownformprovidedforthatpurpose.Suchapplicationshallbesignedby eithertheownerorthemanagerofthehotelforwhichthepermitissought.Shouldapersonown ahotelatmorethanone(1)location,aseparateapplicationshallbefiledforeachlocation.The followinginformationshall be requiredintheapplication: (1)Tradename of hotel. (2)Address ofhotel. (3)Telephonenumber of hotel. (4)Name of owner. (5)Address ofowner. (6)Telephonenumber of: (A)Nonresident owner; 3-147 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations (B)Propertymanager and/orresidentmanager; (C)Mortgagee(ifthereisamortgage againstthe property). (7)Namesandaddressesofallregisteredagentsincasethepartiesabovenamedare corporations. (8)Numberofrooms,brokendownastonumberofsuites,king,queen,orother designations. (d)Listoftradenames.An owner ofa hotelshall also providethe permit departmentwith a list of any and alltradenames underwhichsuchowneroperates. (e)Additionalinformation.Thebuildingofficialmay,atanytime,requiretheowneror managertoprovideadditionalinformationthatthebuildingofficialdeterminesreasonably necessaryto clarifyitems orsupplementinformationprovided onthe applicationfor hotelpermit. (f)Expiration andrenewal.A hotel permitshall be effectivefromJanuary 1 toDecember 31 of eachcalendaryear.Theownerormanagerofahotelshallapplyforanewhotelpermiteach calendaryear,completinganewapplicationandobtaininganewhotelpermitwithintwomonths priortothe expirationofthe existing hotel permit. (g)Initialpermit.Intheeventthatanewhotelisconstructed,theownerormanagershall submitanapplicationforahotelpermitatthesametimethatacertificateofoccupancy applicationissubmitted.Afinalinspectionforcertificateofoccupancywillnotbecompleted untilanapplicationforahotelpermithasbeensubmittedandreviewed.Uponapprovalofthe finalinspectionforthenewhotel,thecertificateofoccupancyandhotelpermitshallthenbe issued.Hotelpermitfeesarenotcollectedfortheinitialhotelpermitissuedwiththecertificateof occupancy.Hotelpermitfeesarecollectedwhentheownerormanagerofthehotelappliesfora new hotelpermiteachcalendaryear. (h)Changeinownership.Uponachangeinownershipofahotel,anewcertificateof occupancymust be obtainedwithinthirty(30) days ofsuch change of ownership byfilling outthe appropriateapplicationandpayingtheappropriatefeetothepermitdepartmentatthetown municipaloffices.Onceprocessed,thebuildingofficialwillinspectthehotel,anduponapproval ofthecertificateofoccupancyinspectionshalltransferthehotelpermittothenewowner.The newownermustapplyforeachsubsequentannualhotelpermitinaccordancewiththetimeline setforthinsubsection(f) above. (i)Change ofmanager.The ownershall also notifythetowninwriting of a changeofmanager withinthirty(30) days ofthe date ofsuch change. (j)Posting.Ahotelpermitissuedpursuanttothisarticleshallbepostedanddisplayedinthe hotelin a conspicuous placetowhichguestshave access. (k)Replacementpermit.Areplacementhotelpermitmaybeissuedforonelost,destroyedor mutilateduponapplicationontheformprovidedbythepermitdepartment.Areplacementhotel permitshallhavetheword“Replacement”stampedacrossitsfaceandshallbearthesame number asthe oneitreplaces. 3-148 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations (l)Transfer.Ahotelpermitisneitherassignablenortransferableexceptwheresuchtransferis approvedbythetowninconjunctionwiththeissuanceofanewcertificateofoccupancyand approvedinspectiongrantedto anew owner. (2006Code,ch.3,sec.17.02;Ordinance2009-28,sec.II,adopted11/2/09;Ordinanceadopting Code) Sec. 3.12.004Guestregistration requirements (a)Eachowner,operator,ormanagershallcausetobemaintainedacompleteregisterforeach persontowhomanyroomatahotelislet.Theregistershallbemadeavailabletothebuilding officialuponrequestandshallcontainthefollowinginformationforguestsofthehotel: (1)Correctnameandpermanentaddress,designatingstreetandnumber,city,stateand country; (2)Actual datesofoccupancyindicating check-intime, checkouttime and room number; (3)Number ofindividualsstayingintheroom. (b)Registerrecordsshallbemaintainedforaperiodoftwo(2)yearsforeachpersonwholets anyroom at a hotel. (2006Code, ch.3,sec. 17.03;Ordinance 2009-28,sec.II, adopted 11/2/09) Sec. 3.12.005Standardsfor premises and equipment Itshallbeaviolationofthisarticleforanowner,operator,ormanagertorecklesslycause,allow, sufferorpermitaviolationofanyoneormoreofthefollowingprovisionsofthisarticleandto failtoremedysuchviolationinaccordancewith a written noticeissued bythe building official: (1)Compliancewithapplicableregulations.Thehotelpremises,includingwithout limitationallcommoninteriorareasandallexteriorareas,andallhotelrooms,shall complywithallapplicablestatelawsandtownordinances,including,without limitation,allbuildingcodes,health,zoningandotherapplicablecodesandall requirementsimposed bythisarticle. .Allwoodshall beprotected againsttermite damage and (2)Protectionofwoodmaterials decay asprovidedintheCode ofOrdinancesofthetown. (3)Ventilationinguestroomsandcorridors.Allguestroomsshallbeprovidedwith eithernaturalventilationormechanicalventilationthatmeetsorexceedsthe following criteria: (A)Naturalventilation.Allguestroomsshallbeprovidedwithnaturalventilation bymeansofscreenedexterioropeningswhicharecapableofbeingopened. Suchopeningsshallhaveanareaofnotlessthanone-twentieth(1/20)ofthe floorareaoftheguestroomwithaminimum offive(5)squarefeet;or 3-149 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations (B)Mechanicalventilation.Ifamechanicalventilationsystemisprovidedinlieu ofnaturalventilationtheventilationsystemshallbecapableofprovidingtwo (2)airchangesperhourinallguestroomsandinpubliccorridors.One-fifth (1/5)oftheairsupplyshallbetakenfrom outsideofthe hotel. (4)Ventilationinotherareas.Inbathrooms,waterclosetcompartments,laundryrooms andsimilarrooms,amechanicalventilationsystemconnecteddirectlytotheoutside, capableofprovidingfive(5) air changes per hour,shall be provided. (5)Bathroomrequirements,conditionsandcleanliness.Everyguestroomshallbe providedwithabathroomequippedwithfacilitiesconsistingofatleastatoilet,a sink,andeitherabathtuborashower.Allbathroomfixtures(e.g.,toilet,bathtub, sink,shower,mirror)shall bemaintainedwithoutcracks,chips, orstains.Floorsshall bewashedwithwaterandasanitizeratchangeofoccupancyoratleastonceaweek whenoccupancydoesnotchange.Dailycleaningschedulesshallbeinwritingand maintainedinthemanager’s office. (6)Roomseparation.Everywatercloset,bathtuborshowerrequiredbythisarticleshall beinstalledinaroomwhichwillaffordprivacytotheoccupant.Aroominwhicha water closetislocatedshallbeseparatedfromfoodpreparationorstorageroomsbya tightfitting,self-closing door. (7)Plumbingrequirements.Allplumbingfixturesshallbeconnectedtoasanitarysewer ortoanapprovedprivatesewagedisposalsystem.Allplumbingfixturesshallbe connectedtoanapprovedsystemofpotablewatersupplyandprovidedwithhotand coldrunningwaternecessaryforitsnormaloperation.Allplumbingfixturesshallbe ofanapprovedglazedearthenwaretype,stainlesssteel,orofasimilarly nonabsorbentmaterial.Woodensinksorsinksofsimilarlyabsorbentmaterialshall not bepermitted. (8)Installationandmaintenanceofsanitaryfacilities;waterservice.Allsanitary facilitiesshallbeinstalledandmaintainedinsafeandsanitaryconditionandin accordancewithallapplicablelaws.Theowneroroperatorshallensurethatwater serviceisprovidedatalltimes.Itisanaffirmativedefensetothissectionthatitis impossibleto providewaterservice because ofan actofGod. (9)Waterheatingequipment.Thehotelwaterheatingsystemshallbemaintainedin goodworkingorder,whichshallbeconnectedwithutilitycompanywaterlinesand shallbecapableofheatingwatertosuchatemperatureastopermitatalltimesan adequatesupply of hotwaterto be drawn at everysink,lavatory basin, and bathtub or showeratatemperatureofnotlessthan onehundredten(110)degreesFahrenheit. (10)Exits.Inalllodgingestablishments,thereshallbeprovidedasafeandunobstructed meansofegressleadingtosafeandopenspaceatgroundlevel.Whenanunsafe conditionexiststhroughlackoforimproperlocationofexits,thebuildingofficial, healthinspector,orfireinspector,ortheirrespectivedesignee,mayrequiretheowner toinstall additionalexits. 3-150 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations (11)Heatingfacilities.Everyguestroomshallbeequippedwithheatingfacilitieswhich arecapableofsafelyandadequatelyheatingallroomsandhabitableareastoa temperatureofatleastsixty-eight(68)degreesFahrenheitatadistanceofthree(3) feetabovefloorlevelwhichareoperablewhenevernecessarytomaintainsaid temperature. (12)Coolingfacilities.Everyguestroomshallbeequippedwithcoolingfacilitieswhich arecapableofsafelyandadequatelycoolingallroomsandhabitableareastoa temperatureofatleasteighty(80)degreesFahrenheitatadistanceofthree(3)feet abovefloorlevelwhichareoperablewhenevernecessarytomaintainsaid temperature. (13)Heatingappliances.Wherefuel-burningappliancesareinstalledandproperlyvented, saidappliancesshallberigidlyconnectedtotheirfuelsupplyoutletsandsecurely installedto avoidaccidental displacement.Heating applianceswhich are connectedto theirfuelsupplylinesandwhicharenotconnectedtoexhaustventsthatwillsafely exhaustcarbonmonoxidefumestotheoutdoorsareprohibited.Nopersonshall replaceanexistingappliancewithoutfirstobtainingtheproperpermit(s)issuedby thepermitdepartmentandwithoutallowingtheworktobeinspectedbythebuilding officialifa permitforthatworkisrequired. (14)Carpetconditionandcleanliness.Carpetingshallbefreeofstains,holes,ripsor odorsinexcessofnormalwearandtear,andmaintainedinasanitary,non-defective condition. (15)Floorconditionandcleanliness.Non-carpetedfloorsurfacesshallbemadeof nonabsorbentmaterial.Allsurfacesandtilegroutingshallbemaintainedwithout cracks,rips ormissing elements. (16)Wallconditionandcleanliness. Wall and ceilingsurfacesshallbemaintainedwithout spots,stains,flakes,chips,holes,etc.,andbemaintainedinacleanandsanitary condition. (17)Moldandmildew.Allsurfaces,includingcarpetingandflooring,andfixturesshall befreefrommold and mildew. (18)Electricalequipment.Forthepurposeofthisarticle,electricalequipmentshall includefurnitureitemsinstalledbytheowner,operatorormanager,including televisions,lamps,etc.Allelectricalitemsmustbeproperlymaintainedandmustbe in operablecondition. (19)Furniturecondition.Allfurnitureitemsshallbemaintainedinproperworking condition,without defects,chips, holes,etc. (20)Shades,draperiesandblinds.Shades,draperiesorblindsshallbeappropriatelyhung tocoverallwindowsandappropriatelightfixtures.Allshades,draperiesandblinds shallbefreeofstains,holes,ripsorodorsinexcessofnormalwearandtear,and shall be maintainedin asanitary, non-defective condition. 3-151 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations (21)Sanitationandcleaning.Allhotelroomsshallbethoroughlycleanedandprovided withcleanandsanitarysheets,towelsandpillowcasesuponachangeofoccupancy, oratleastonceaweekwhenoccupancydoesnotchange.Dailycleaningschedules shall beinwriting andshall be maintainedinthemanager’s office. (22)Generalconditions.Theexteriorandinteriorhotelpremisesshallatalltimesbe maintainedin a good conditionfreefromrubbish,garbage,refuse,andlitter. (23)Windows.Allwindowsdesignedtobeopenedshallbeoperableandhavean operablewindowsecurityorlockingdevice.Allwindowpanesshallbeproperly maintained and notbroken. (24)Doorlocks.Allroomsarerequiredtobeoutfittedwithexteriorelectronic/magnetic locksforgueststogainaccesstotheirroomsorbylocksthatmeetwiththeapproval ofthe building official.Alllocksmust complywithstate andlocallaws. (25)Securitybars.Ifanysecuritybarsareinstalledoverwindowsordoors,thebarsshall beequippedwithapprovedreleasemechanismswhichareoperablefrominsidethe roomwithouttheuseofakey,card,orcombination.Thereleasemechanismsfor suchbarsshallnotrequireanyspecialknowledge oreffortto operate. (26)Coveringofwells,cesspoolsandcisterns.Allwells,cesspools,andcisternsshallbe securely covered orsecurely closed. (27)Sidewalks,stairs,etc.Allsidewalks,ramps,bridges,parkinglots,stairsandsteps shall beproperlymaintained and shall complywithapplicabletown ordinances. (28)Fences.Allfencesandscreeningfencesshallbeproperlymaintainedandshall complywith applicabletown ordinances. (29)Parkinglots.Allparkinglotsshallbeproperlymaintainedandshallcomplywith applicabletownordinances.Allparkingmarkingsandfirelanemarkingsshallbe legibleandmaintainedinaccordancewithapplicablelaws.Anowneroroperator shallensurethatguestsdonotuseparkinglotsorhotelpremisesforthestorageof heavyloads,tractor-trailers, or heavy equipment. (30)Insecttreatmentrequired.Allhotelpremisesshallbefreefrominfestationandshall betreatedfortheexterminationofinsectsatleastonceayearbyastate-licensed exterminator. (31)Rodents,insects and other vermin.All hotel premisesshall be maintainedsothatthey arefreefrominfestationofrodents,insects,andverminandfreefromconditionsthat encourage orharborrodents,insects,andvermin. (2006Code, ch.3,sec. 17.04;Ordinance 2009-28,sec.II, adopted 11/2/09) Sec. 3.12.006Inspections;cancellation of permit .Theowner,operator,andmanager,asaconditiontotheissuanceoftheannual (a)Generally hotelpermitrequiredbythisarticle,shallconsentandagreetopermitandallowthetown’s 3-152 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations buildingofficialtomakethefollowinginspectionsofthehotelwhenandasneededtoensure compliancewiththisarticle: (1)Rightandaccesstoinspectallportionsofthehotelpremisesandstructureslocated onthehotelpremisesthatarenotguestrooms.Thisincludesallstorageareas, communitybuildings,swimmingpools,athleticfacilities,clubrooms,equipment roomsandallotherportionsofthefacilitiesnotconstructedasguestrooms,upon reasonableadvanceverbalorwrittennoticebeinggiventotheowner,operatoror manager. (2)Rightandaccesstoinspectallunoccupiedguestroomsupongivingreasonable verbalorwritten noticetothe owner, operatorormanager. (3)Rightandaccesstoinspectalloccupiedguestroomswhen,uponreceiptofreliable information,thebuildingofficialhasreasontobelievethatviolationsoftheCodeof Ordinancesofthetownorstatelawexistthatinvolveseriousthreatstolife,safety, healthand property. (4)Annually,theowner,operatorormanagershallmakeallguestroomsinthehotel availableforinspectionbythebuildingofficial.Thebuildingofficialandtheowner, operatorandmanagershallagreeonareasonabledateandtimeforeachannual inspection.Intheeventthepartiescannotagreeonaninspectiontime,saidannual inspectionshalloccurwithinfourteen(14)daysoftheanniversarydateofthe applicationforthe hotel permit. (b)Inspectionofoccupiedrooms.Thebuildingofficialmayenforcetheprovisionsofthis article,uponpresentationofproperidentificationtotheoccupantinchargeofanyunit,andmay enter,withtheoccupant’spermission,anyguestroomsbetweenthehoursof8:00a.m.and5:00 p.m.;provided,however,thatincasesofemergencywhereextremehazardsareknowntoexist whichmayinvolveimminentinjurytopersons,lossoflifeorseverepropertydamage,the buildingofficialmayentertheaforementionedguestroomsatanytimeandtherequirementfor presentationofidentificationandtheoccupant’spermissionshallnotapply.Wheneverthe buildingofficialisdeniedadmissiontoinspectanyguestroomorhotelpremisesunderthis provision,inspectionshallbemadeonlyunderauthorityofawarrantissuedbyamagistrate authorizingtheinspection.Inapplyingforsuchawarrant,thebuildingofficialshallsubmittothe magistrateanaffidavitsettingforthhisbeliefthataviolationofthisarticleexistswithrespectto theplacesoughttobeinspectedandthereasonsforsuchbelief.Uponafindingofprobablecause byamagistrate,awarrantshallissue,andsuchwarrantshallconstituteauthorityforthebuilding officialtoenter upon andinspectthe hotel premises orportionthereof describedtherein. .Intheeventanyoftheinspectionsauthorizedinthisarticlerequirea (c)Reinspectionfee secondreinspectionduetonotedviolations,areinspectionfeeintheamountestablishedbythe feescheduleinappendixAtothiscodeorsuchotherreinspectionfeeasdesignatedinthefee scheduleadopted bythetownshall be paid priortothesecondreinspection. (d)Revocationofcertificateofoccupancyandcancellationofpermit;additionalremedies.If theowner,operatorormanagerfailstocomplywiththetermsofthisarticlewithinthirty(30) daysafterreceiptofwrittennoticefromthebuildingofficialsettingoutthenumberandnatureof violationsofthisarticleand/orstatelawandthetimeallowedtorectifysuchviolations,the owner’scertificateofoccupancymayberevokedandthehotelpermitauthorizedbythisarticle maybecancelled.Failuretocomplymayalsoresultintheowner,operator,ormanagerbeing 3-153 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations issuedclassCmisdemeanorcitationsforsuchviolationsinaccordancewithsection3.12.002of this article.Additionally,the building officialmay notify any and all utility companiesservingthe hotelthatthehotel’scertificateofoccupancyhasbeenrevokedandrequestthatallpublicutility servicesbediscontinued.Theremediessetforthinthisarticlearenotexclusive.Thetownmay exercisealllegalrightsandremediesavailabletoitunderstatelaw,thisarticle,oranyother ordinance ofthetown,both criminal andcivilinnature and whether atlaworin equity. (e)Reinstatementofcertificateofoccupancy.Anypersonrequestingareinstatementor reissuanceofthecertificateofoccupancyshallberequiredtoapplyforandreceiveanewhotel permitissuedunderthisarticleasaconditionprecedenttothereissuanceorreinstatementofthe certificate ofoccupancy. (2006Code,ch.3,sec.17.05;Ordinance2009-28,sec.II,adopted11/2/09;Ordinanceadopting Code) Sec. 3.12.007Appeals (a)Theowner,operator,ormanagerofahotelsubjecttothisarticlemayappealanydecision ororderofthebuildingofficialtothetowncouncil.Suchappealshallbefiledattheofficeofthe townsecretary,shallbeinwriting,andshallspecificallystatethebasisfortheappealfromthe decisionororderofthebuildingofficial.Anappealunderthissectionshallbefiledwithinfive (5)workingdays(MondaythroughFriday),excludingholidays,afterthedecisionororder appealedfromhasbeenissuedinwritingbythebuildingofficial,shallbefiledduringregular businesshours andshallbesubmittedbythe appellanton a formsupplied bythetownsecretary. (b)Withinthirty(30)daysafterreceivingthewrittenappeal,thetownsecretaryshallfixa date,timeandplaceforthehearingoftheappealbythetowncouncil,whichmaybeheldata regularorspecialcalledmeetingofthecouncil.Writtennoticeofthedate,timeandplaceofthe hearingshallbegiventoeachappellantbythetownsecretary,eitherbycausingacopyofsuch noticetobedeliveredtotheappellantpersonallyorbymailingacopythereof,postageprepaid, addressedtotheappellantat his addressshown on thewrittenappeal. (c)Failureofanypersontofileanappealinaccordancewiththeprovisionsofthis articleshall constituteawaiverofsuchperson’srighttoahearingbythetowncouncil,andsuchfailureshall renderthedecision ororder ofthe building official asfinal. (d)Orders ofthebuilding officialarestayed pending appeal. (2006Code, ch.3,sec. 17.06;Ordinance 2009-28,sec.II, adopted 11/2/09) 3-154 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations * ARTICLE 3.13 FLOODDAMAGEPREVENTION Sec. 3.13.001Findingsoffact (a)Thefloodhazardareasofthetownaresubjecttoperiodicinundation,whichresultsinloss oflifeandproperty,healthandsafetyhazards,disruptionofcommerceandgovernmental services,andextraordinarypublicexpendituresforfloodprotectionandrelief,allofwhich adversely affectthepublichealth,safety and generalwelfare. (b)Thesefloodlossesarecreatedbythecumulativeeffectofobstructionsinfloodplainswhich causeanincreaseinfloodheightsandvelocities,andbytheoccupancyoffloodhazardareasby usesvulnerabletofloodsandhazardoustootherlandsbecausetheyareinadequatelyelevated, floodproofedorotherwiseprotectedfromflooddamage. (Ordinance1997-05,art.I,adopted3/18/97;Ordinance2005-18,sec.II,adopted7/18/05;2006 Code, ch. 4,sec. 1.01;Ordinance2011-12,sec. 2(1.01), adopted 4/4/11) Sec. 3.13.002Statementof purpose Itisthepurposeofthisarticletopromotethepublichealth,safety,andgeneralwelfareandto minimizepublicandprivatelossesduetofloodconditionsinspecificareasbyprovisions designedto: (1)Protecthumanlife and health; (2)Minimize expenditureoffuture publicmoneyforcostlyflood controlprojects; (3)Minimizethe need forrescue and reliefefforts associatedwithflooding and generally undertakenatthe expenseofthegeneral public; (4)Minimize prolonged businessinterruptions; (5)Minimizedamagetopublicfacilitiesandutilitiessuchaswaterandgasmains, electric,telephone,stormdrainageandsanitarysewerlines,streetsandbridges locatedina SFHA; (6)Helpmaintainastabletaxbasebyprovidingforthesounduseanddevelopmentof floodproneareasinsuchamanner astominimizefuturefloodblight areas; and (7)Insurethat potential buyersarenotifiedwhen a propertyisin afloodarea. (Ordinance1997-05,art.I,adopted3/18/97;Ordinance2005-18,sec.III,adopted7/18/05;2006 Code, ch. 4,sec. 1.02;Ordinance2011-12,sec. 2(1.02), adopted 4/4/11) * Statelawreferences– FloodControlandInsuranceAct,V.T.C.A.,WaterCode,sec.16.311etseq.; governingbodyshalladoptordinancesorordersnecessarytoparticipateinNationalFloodInsurance Program,V.T.C.A.,WaterCode,sec.16.3145;responsibilitytoestablishfloodhazardregulations, V.T.C.A.,WaterCode,sec.16.315. 3-155 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations Sec. 3.13.003Methodsof reducingfloodlosses Inordertoaccomplishitspurposes,thisarticleemploysthefollowingmethods,techniques, and/orprovisions: (1)Restrictorprohibitusesthataredangeroustohealth,safetyorpropertyintimesof flood, orcause excessiveincreasesinflood heightsor velocities; (2)Requirethatusesvulnerabletofloods,includingfacilitiesthatservesuchuses,be protected againstflood damage atthetime ofinitial construction; (3)Controlthealterationofnaturalfloodplains,streamchannels,andnaturalprotective barriers,whichareinvolvedintheaccommodation offloodwaters; (4)Controlfilling,grading,dredgingandotherdevelopment,whichmayincreaseflood damage; (5)Preventorregulatetheconstructionoffloodbarrierswhichwillunnaturallydivert floodwatersorwhichmayincreaseflood hazardsto otherlands. (Ordinance1997-05,art.I,adopted3/18/97;Ordinance2005-18,sec.IV,adopted7/18/05;2006 Code, ch. 4,sec. 1.03;Ordinance2011-12,sec. 2(1.03), adopted 4/4/11) Sec. 3.13.004Definitions Unlessspecifically definedbelow,wordsor phrases usedinthisarticleshall beinterpretedtogive themthemeaningtheyhaveincommonusageandtogivethisarticleitsmostreasonable application. Alluvialfanflooding.Floodingoccurringonthesurfaceofanalluvialfanorsimilarlandform whichoriginatesattheapexandischaracterizedbyhigh-velocityflows;activeprocessesof erosion,sedimenttransport, and deposition;and unpredictableflow paths. Apex.Apointonanalluvialfanorsimilarlandformbelowwhichtheflowpathofthemajor streamthatformedthefanbecomes unpredictable andalluvialfanflooding canoccur. Appurtenantstructure.Astructurewhichisonthesameparcelofpropertyastheprincipal structuretobeinsured andthe useofwhichisincidentaltotheuseoftheprincipalstructure. Areaoffutureconditionsfloodhazard.Thelandareathatwouldbeinundatedbythe1percent annual chance(100-year)flood based onfuture conditions hydrology. Areaofshallowflooding.AdesignatedAO,AH,AR/AO,AR/AH,orVOzoneonatown’sflood insuranceratemap(FIRM)witha1percentorgreaterannualchanceoffloodingtoanaverage depthof1to3feetwhereaclearlydefinedchanneldoesnotexist,wherethepathoffloodingis unpredictable andwherevelocityflowmaybeevident.Suchfloodingischaracterizedbyponding orsheetflow. Areaofspecialfloodhazard.Thelandinthefloodplainwithinthetownsubjecttoa1percentor greaterchanceoffloodinginanygivenyear.TheareamaybedesignatedaszoneAontheflood hazardboundarymap(FHBM).Afterdetailedrate-makinghasbeencompletedinpreparationfor 3-156 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations publicationoftheFIRM,zoneAusuallyisrefinedintozoneA,AO,AH,A1-30,AE,A99,AR, AR/A1-30,AR/AE,AR/AO,AR/AH,AR/A,VO,V1-30,VE orV. Baseflood.Thefloodhavingaonepercent(1%)chanceofbeingequaledorexceededinany givenyear. Basefloodelevation(BFE).Theelevationshownonthefloodinsuranceratemap(FIRM)and foundintheaccompanyingfloodinsurancestudy(FIS)forzoneA,AE,AH,A1-A30,AR,V1- 30,orVEthatindicatesthewatersurfaceelevationresultingfromthefloodthathasaonepercent (1%) chanceofequaling orexceedingthatlevelin any givenyear, alsocalledthebaseflood. Basement.Any areaofthebuilding havingitsfloorsubgrade(belowgroundlevel) on allsides. Breakawaywall.Awallthatisnotpartofthestructuralsupportofthebuildingandisintended throughitsdesignandconstructiontocollapseunderspecificlateralloadingforces,without causing damagetotheelevatedportion ofthebuilding orsupportingfoundationsystem. Criticalfeature.Anintegralandreadilyidentifiablepartofafloodprotectionsystem,without whichtheflood protectionprovided bythe entiresystemwould be compromised. Development.Anyman-madechangeinimprovedandunimprovedrealestate,includingbutnot limitedtobuildingsorotherstructures,mining,dredging,filling,grading,paving,excavationor drilling operationsorstorage ofequipmentormaterials. Elevatedbuilding.Forinsurancepurposes,anon-basementbuildingwhichhasitslowestelevated floorraisedabovegroundlevel byfoundationwalls,shearwalls, posts, piers, pilings, or columns. Elevationcertificate.FEMAForm81-31.AnadministrativetooloftheNFIPusedtoprovide elevationinformationnecessarytoensurecompliancewithtownfloodplainmanagement ordinances,todeterminetheproperinsurancepremiumrate,andtosupportarequestforaletter ofmap amendment orrevision(LOMA orLOMR-F). Existingconstruction.Forthepurposeofdeterminingrates,structuresforwhichthe“startof construction”commencedbeforetheeffectivedateoftheFIRMorbeforeJanuary1,1975,for FIRMseffectivebeforethatdate.“Existingconstruction”mayalsobereferredtoas“existing structures.” .Amanufacturedhomeparkorsubdivisionfor Existingmanufacturedhomeparkorsubdivision whichtheconstructionoffacilitiesforservicingthelotsonwhichthemanufacturedhomesareto beaffixed(including,ataminimum,theinstallationofutilities,theconstructionofstreets,and eitherfinalsitegradingorthepouringofconcretepads)iscompletedbeforetheeffectivedateof thefloodplainmanagementregulations adopted bythetown. Expansiontoanexistingmanufacturedhomeparkorsubdivision.Thepreparationofadditional sitesbytheconstructionoffacilitiesforservicingthelotsonwhichthemanufacturedhomesare tobeaffixed(includingtheinstallationofutilities,theconstructionofstreets,andeitherfinalsite grading orthe pouring ofconcretepads). FederalEmergencyManagementAgency(FEMA).Thefederalagencyresponsibleforthe emergency evaluation andresponsetonaturaldisasterscausedbyearthquakes,hurricanes,floods, tornadoes,snowstorms, hail,forestfires,droughtandweather-related phenomenon. 3-157 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations Floodorflooding.Ageneralandtemporaryconditionofpartialorcompleteinundationof normally drylandareasfrom: (1)The overflow ofinlandortidalwaters; (2)The unusualandrapidaccumulationofrunoffofsurfacewatersfrom anysource. Floodelevationstudyorfloodinsurancestudy.Anexamination,evaluationanddeterminationof floodhazardsand,ifappropriate,correspondingwatersurfaceelevations,oranexamination, evaluationand determination ofmudslide(i.e.,mudflow) and/orflood-relatederosionhazards. Floodinsuranceratemap(FIRM).Anofficialmapofthetown,onwhichtheFederalEmergency ManagementAgency(FEMA)hasdelineatedboththeareasofspecialfloodhazardsandtherisk premiumzones applicabletothetown. Floodplain administrator.Thefloodplain administrator ofthetown,ortheir designee. Floodplainorfloodpronearea.Anylandareasusceptibletobeinginundatedbywaterfromany source(seedefinitionofflooding). Floodplainmanagement.Theoperationofanoverallprogramofcorrectiveandpreventive measuresforreducingflooddamage,includingbutnotlimitedtoemergencypreparednessplans, flood controlworks andfloodplainmanagementregulations. Floodplainmanagementregulations.Zoningordinances,subdivisionregulations,buildingcodes, healthregulations,specialpurposeordinances(suchasafloodplainordinance,gradingordinance anderosioncontrolordinance)andotherapplicationsofpolicepower.Thetermdescribessuch stateorlocalregulations,inanycombinationthereof,whichprovidestandardsforthepurposeof flood damage preventionandreduction. Floodprotectionsystem.Thosephysicalstructuralworksforwhichfundshavebeenauthorized, appropriated,andexpendedandwhichhavebeenconstructedspecificallytomodifyfloodingin ordertoreducetheextentoftheareaswithinthetownsubjecttoa“specialfloodhazard”andthe extentofthedepthsofassociatedflooding.Suchasystemtypicallyincludeshurricanetidal barriers,dams,reservoirs,leveesordikes.Thesespecializedflood-modifyingworksarethose constructedinconformancewithsoundengineeringstandards. Floodproofing.Anycombinationofstructuralandnonstructuraladditions,changes,or adjustmentstostructureswhichreduceoreliminateflooddamagetorealestateorimprovedreal property,waterandsanitaryfacilities,structuresandtheir contents. Floodwayorregulatoryfloodway.Thechannelofariverorotherwatercourseandtheadjacent landareasthatmustbereservedinordertodischargethebasefloodwithoutcumulatively increasingthewatersurface elevationmorethana designatedheight. Functionallydependentuse.Ausethatcannotperformitsintendedpurposeunlessitislocatedor carriedoutincloseproximitytowater.Thetermincludesonlydockingfacilities,portfacilities thatarenecessaryfortheloadingandunloadingofcargoorpassengers,andshipbuildingand shiprepairfacilities, but does notincludelong-termstorage orrelatedmanufacturingfacilities. 3-158 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations Highestadjacentgrade.Thehighestnaturalelevationofthegroundsurfacepriortoconstruction nexttotheproposedwallsof a structure. Historicstructure.Anystructurethatis: (1)ListedindividuallyintheNationalRegisterofHistoricPlaces(alistingmaintained bytheDepartmentoftheInterior)orpreliminarilydeterminedbytheSecretaryofthe Interiorasmeetingtherequirementsforindividuallisting on theNationalRegister; (2)CertifiedorpreliminarilydeterminedbytheSecretaryoftheInteriorascontributing tothehistoricalsignificanceofaregisteredhistoricdistrictofadistrictpreliminarily determined bytheSecretaryto qualify asaregisteredhistoricdistrict; (3)Individuallylistedonastateinventoryofhistoricplacesinstateswithhistoric preservationprogramswhich have beenapproved bythe Secretary oftheInterior;or (4)Individuallylisted on alocalinventory of historic placesin communitieswithhistoric preservationprogramsthathave been certifiedeither: (A)By an approvedstate program as determined bythe Secretary oftheInterior;or (B)Directly bytheSecretary oftheInteriorinstateswithout approved programs. Levee.Aman-madestructure,usuallyanearthenembankment,designedandconstructedin accordancewithsoundengineeringpracticestocontain,control,ordiverttheflowofwatersoas to provide protectionfromtemporaryflooding. Leveesystem.Afloodprotectionsystemwhichconsistsofalevee,orlevees,andassociated structures,suchasclosureanddrainagedevices,whichareconstructedandoperatedin accordancewithsoundengineering practices. LOMR(letterofmaprevision).AletterfromFEMAofficiallyrevisingthecurrentFIRMtoshow changestofloodplains,floodways, orfloodelevations. Lowestfloor.Thelowestfloor ofthelowest enclosedarea(including basement).An unfinished or flood-resistantenclosure,usablesolelyforparkingorvehicles,buildingaccessorstorageinan areaotherthanabasementareaisnotconsideredabuilding’slowestfloor,providedthatsuch enclosureisnotbuiltsoastorenderthestructureinviolationoftheapplicablenon-elevation designrequirementofsection 60.03\[60.3\] oftheNationalFloodInsuranceProgramregulations. .Astructuretransportableinoneormoresections,whichisbuiltona Manufacturedhome permanentchassisandisdesignedforusewithorwithoutapermanentfoundationwhen connectedtotherequiredutilities.Theterm“manufacturedhome”doesnotincludea “recreationalvehicle.” Manufacturedhomeparkorsubdivision.Aparcel(orcontiguousparcels)oflanddividedinto two ormoremanufacturedhomelotsforrent orsale. Meansealevel(MSL).ForpurposesoftheNationalFloodInsuranceProgram,theNational GeodeticVerticalDatum(NGVD)of1929,orotherdatum,towhichbasefloodelevationsshown onthetown’sfloodinsuranceratemap arereferenced. 3-159 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations NationalFloodInsuranceProgram(NFIP).Theprogramoffloodinsurancecoverageand floodplainmanagementadministeredundertheNationalFloodInsuranceActof1968andany amendmentstoitandapplicablefederalregulationspromulgatedintitle44oftheCodeof FederalRegulations,subchapterB. Newconstruction.Forthepurposeofdetermininginsurancerates,structuresforwhichthe“start ofconstruction”commencedonoraftertheeffectivedateofaninitialFIRMorafterDecember 31,1974,whicheverislater,andincludesanysubsequentimprovementstosuchstructures.For floodplainmanagementpurposes,“newconstruction”meansstructuresforwhichthe“startof construction”commencedonoraftertheeffectivedateofafloodplainmanagementregulation adopted bythetownandincludes anysubsequentimprovementstosuchstructures. Newmanufacturedhomeparkorsubdivision.Amanufacturedhomeparkorsubdivisionfor whichtheconstructionoffacilitiesforservicingthelotsonwhichthemanufacturedhomesareto beaffixed(including,ataminimum,theinstallationofutilities,theconstructionofstreets,and eitherfinalsitegrading orthe pouring of concrete pads)iscompleted on orafterthe effective date offloodplainmanagementregulationsadopted bythetown. Recreational vehicle.Avehiclethatis: (1)Built on asingle chassis; (2)Fourhundred(400)squarefeetorlesswhenmeasuredatthelargesthorizontal projections; (3)Designedto be self-propelled orpermanentlytowableby a light-dutytruck; and (4)Designedprimarilynotforuseasapermanentdwellingbutastemporaryliving quartersforrecreational, camping,travel, orseasonaluse. . Seedefinitionfor “Floodway.” Regulatoryfloodway Riverine.Relatingto,formed by, orresembling a river(includingtributaries),stream, brook, etc. Specialflood hazardarea(SFHA). See definitionfor“Areaofspecialflood hazard.” .Forotherthannewconstructionorsubstantialimprovementsunderthe Startofconstruction CoastalBarrierResourcesAct(Pub.L.97-348),includessubstantialimprovementandmeansthe datethebuildingpermitwasissued,providedtheactualstartofconstruction,repair, reconstruction,rehabilitation,addition,placement,orotherimprovementwaswithinonehundred eighty(180)daysofthepermitdate.Theactualstartmeanseitherthefirstplacementof permanentconstructionofastructureonasite,suchasthepouringofslaborfootings,the installationofpiles,theconstructionofcolumns,oranyworkbeyondthestageofexcavation;or theplacementofamanufacturedhomeonafoundation.Permanentconstructiondoesnotinclude landpreparation,suchasclearing,gradingandfiling; nordoesitincludetheinstallationofstreets and/orwalkways;nordoesitincludeexcavationforbasement,footings,piersorfoundationsor theerectionoftemporaryforms;nordoesitincludetheinstallationonthepropertyofaccessory buildings,suchasgaragesorshedsnotoccupiedasdwellingunitsornotpartofthemain structure.Forasubstantialimprovement,theactualstartofconstructionmeansthefirstalteration 3-160 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations ofanywall,ceiling,floor,orotherstructuralpartofabuilding,whetherornotthatalteration affectsthe external dimensions ofthe building. Structure.Forfloodplainmanagementpurposes,awalledandroofedbuilding,includingagasor liquidstoragetank,thanisprincipally aboveground,aswell asamanufactured home. Substantialdamage.Damageofanyoriginsustainedbyastructurewherebythecosts ofrestoring thestructuretoitsbefore-damagedconditionwouldequalorexceedfiftypercent(50%)ofthe marketvalue ofthestructure beforethedamage occurred. Substantialimprovement.Anyreconstruction,rehabilitation,addition,orotherimprovementofa structure,thecostofwhichequalsorexceedsfiftypercent(50%)ofthemarketvalueofthe structurebefore“startofconstruction”oftheimprovement.Thisincludesstructuresthathave incurred“substantialdamage,”regardlessoftheactualrepairworkperformed.Thetermdoesnot, however,includeeither: (1)Anyprojectforimprovementofastructuretocorrectexistingviolationsofstateor localhealth,sanitary,orsafetycodespecificationswhichhavebeenidentifiedbythe local code enforcementofficial and which aretheminimum necessary conditions;or (2)Anyalterationofa“historicstructure,”providedthatthealterationwillnotpreclude thestructure’scontinued designationas a “historicstructure.” Variance.Agrantofreliefbythetownfromthetermsofafloodplainmanagementregulation. (Forfullrequirementsseesection60.6oftheNationalFloodInsuranceProgramregulations whichareincorporatedherein byreference.) Watersurfaceelevation.Theheight,inrelationtotheNationalAmericanVerticalDatum (NAVD)of1988(orotherdatum,wherespecified),offloodsofvariousmagnitudesand frequenciesinthefloodplains ofcoastal orriverine areas. (Ordinance1997-05,art.II,adopted3/18/97;Ordinance2005-18,sec.VI,adopted7/18/05;2006 Code, ch. 4,sec. 1.05;Ordinance2011-12,sec. 2(1.04), adopted 4/4/11) Sec. 3.13.005Generalprovisions (a)Landstowhichthisarticleapplies.This\[article\]shallapplytoallareasofspecialflood hazardinthejurisdictionofthetown. (b)Basisforestablishingareasofspecialfloodhazard.Theareasofspecialfloodhazard identifiedbytheFederalEmergencyManagementAgencyinthecurrentscientificand engineeringreportentitled“TheFloodInsuranceStudy(FIS)forDentonCounty,Texasand IncorporatedAreas,”datedApril18,2011,withaccompanyingfloodinsuranceratemaps (FIRM),datedApril18,2011,and“TheFloodInsuranceStudy(FIS)forTarrantCounty,Texas andIncorporatedAreas,”datedSeptember25,2009,withaccompanyingfloodinsurancerate maps(FIRM)datedSeptember25,2009,andanyrevisionstheretoareherebyadoptedby referenceand declaredto be a partofthis article. .Developmentinthetownfloodplainshallmeetapplicable (c)Developmentinfloodplain FEMAregulationsandalltown ordinances. 3-161 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations (d)Compliance.Nostructureorlandshallhereafterbelocated,altered, orhaveitsusechanged withoutfullcompliancewiththetermsofthisarticleandotherapplicablelaws,codesor regulations. (e)Abrogationandgreaterrestrictions.Thisarticleisnotintendedtorepeal,abrogate,or impairanyexistingeasements,covenants,ordeedrestrictions.However,whereatermor provisionofthisarticleandanyotherordinance,easement,covenant,ordeedrestrictionconflict or overlap,whicheverimposesthemorestringentrestrictionsshallprevail. (f)Interpretation.Intheinterpretation andapplicationofthisarticle,all provisionsshallbe: (1)Considered asminimumrequirements; (2)Liberally construedinfavor ofthegoverning body; and (3)Deemed neithertolimit norrepealany other powersgranted understatelaw. (g)Warninganddisclaimerofliability.Thedegreeoffloodprotectionrequiredbythisarticle isconsideredreasonableforregulatorypurposesandisbasedonscientificandengineering considerations.Onrareoccasions,greaterfloodscanandwilloccurandfloodheightsmaybe increasedbyman-madeornaturalcauses.Thisarticledoesnotimplythatlandoutsidetheareas ofspecialfloodhazardsorusespermittedwithinsuchareaswillbefreefromfloodingorflood damage.Thisarticleshallnotcreateliabilityonthepartofthetownoranyofficialoremployee thereofforanyflooddamagesthatresultfromrelianceonthisarticleoranyadministrative decisionlawfullymadethereunder. (h)Dumpingandobstructionsprohibited.Theplacementordumpingofanymaterial (includingbutnotlimitedtodirt,rock,constructiondebris,rubbish,refuse,treeandbrush cuttings,grassclippings,oranyotherwaste,material,ordevicewhichmayobstructorimpede flow)ina SFHAthatregularly orperiodically carriessurfacewaterisprohibited. (Ordinance1997-05,art.III,adopted3/18/97;Ordinance2005-18,sec.VII,adopted7/18/05; 2006Code,ch.4,secs.1.04,1.06;Ordinance2011-12,sec.2(1.05),adopted4/4/11;Ordinance 2011-15 adopted4/18/11) Sec. 3.13.006Administration .Thetownmanager or designeeis hereby appointed (a)Designation offloodplainadministrator asthefloodplainadministratortoadministerandimplementtheprovisionsofthisarticleand otherappropriatesectionsof44CFR(NationalFloodInsuranceProgramRegulations)pertaining tofloodplainmanagement. (b)Dutiesandresponsibilitiesoffloodplainadministrator.Dutiesandresponsibilitiesofthe floodplainadministratorshallinclude, but not belimitedto,thefollowing: (1)Maintainandholdopenforpublicinspectionallrecordspertainingtotheprovisions ofthisarticle. (2)Reviewproposeddevelopmentapplicationstodeterminewhetherproposedbuilding sites,includingtheplacementofmanufacturedhomes,willbereasonablysafefrom flooding. 3-162 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations (3)Review, approve,or denyallapplicationsfordevelopmentrequiredbythisarticle. (4)Reviewproposeddevelopmenttoassurethatallnecessarypermitshavebeen obtainedfromthosefederal,stateorlocalgovernmentalagencies(includingsection 404ofthefederalWaterPollutionControlActAmendmentsof1972,33U.S.C. 1334)fromwhichprior approvalisrequired. (5)Whereinterpretationisneededastotheexactlocationoftheboundariesoftheareas ofspecialfloodhazards(forexample,wherethereappearstobeaconflictbetweena mappedboundaryandactualfieldconditions),thefloodplainadministratorshall makethenecessaryinterpretation.Whensuchinterpretationresultsina determinationthatanareaisnotinaspecialfloodhazardarea,theissuanceofa buildingpermitforanypartoftheareasubsequenttheretoshallbesubjecttothe applicant’sagreementtoindemnify,holdharmless,anddefendthetown,thetown engineer,andthefloodplainadministratorforanyadverseconsequencesresulting from orrelatedtosuchdetermination. (6)Notify,inriverinesituations,adjacentcommunities,andthestatecoordinating agencies,whicharestatecommissiononenvironmentalquality(TCEQ)andthestate watercommission,priortoanyalterationorrelocationofawatercourse,andsubmit evidenceofsuch notificationtothe FederalEmergencyManagementAgency. (7)Assurethattheflood-carryingcapacitywiththealteredorrelocatedportionofany watercourseismaintainedorincreased. (8)Whenbasefloodelevationdatahasnotbeenprovidedinaccordancewithsection 3.13.005(b),thefloodplainadministratorshallobtain,reviewandreasonablyutilize anybasefloodelevationdataandfloodwaydataavailablefromafederal,stateor othersource,inorderto administerthe provisions ofsection 3.13.007. (9)Whenaregulatoryfloodwayhasnotbeendesignated,thefloodplainadministrator mustrequirethatnonewconstruction,substantialimprovements,orother development(includingfill)shallbepermittedwithinzonesA1-30andAEonthe town’sFIRM,unlessitisdemonstratedthatthecumulativeeffectoftheproposed development,whencombinedwithallotherexistingandanticipateddevelopment, willnotincreasethewatersurfaceelevationofthebasefloodmorethanonefoot(1') at any pointwithinthetown. (10)Undertheprovisionsof44CFRchapter1,section65.12oftheNationalFlood InsuranceProgramregulations,thetown,initssolediscretion,maychooseto exercise,ordeclinetoexercise,itsauthoritytoapprovecertaindevelopmentinzones A1-30,AE,\[and\]AH,onthetown’sFIRMwhichincreasesthewatersurface elevationofthebasefloodbymorethan1foot,providedthatthetownfirst completesallofthe provisionsrequiredbysection65.12. (c)Permit procedures. (1)Applicationforafloodplaindevelopmentpermitshallbepresentedtothefloodplain administratoronformsfurnishedbythefloodplainadministratorandmayinclude, butnotbelimitedto,plansinduplicatedrawntoscaleshowingtheexactlocation, 3-163 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations dimensions,andelevationofproposedlandscapealterations,existingandproposed structures,includingtheplacementofmanufacturedhomes,andthelocationofthe foregoinginrelationtoareasofspecialfloodhazard.Additionally,thefollowing informationisrequired: (A)Elevation(inrelationtomeansealevel)ofthelowestfloor(including basement)ofall new andsubstantiallyimprovedstructures; (B)Elevationinrelationtomeansealeveltowhichanynonresidentialstructure shall befloodproofed; (C)Acertificatefromaregisteredprofessionalengineerorarchitectthatthe nonresidentialfloodproofedstructureshallmeetthefloodproofingcriteriaof section3.13.007(b)(2); (D)Descriptionoftheextenttowhichanywatercourseornaturaldrainagewillbe altered orrelocated asaresultofproposed development; (E)Maintainarecordofallsuchinformationinaccordancewithsection 3.13.006(b)(1). (2)Approvalordenialofafloodplaindevelopmentpermitbythefloodplain administratorshallbebasedonalloftheprovisionsofthisarticleandthefollowing relevantfactors: (A)The dangeroflife and property duetoflooding orerosion damage; (B)Thesusceptibilityoftheproposedfacilityanditscontentstoflooddamageand theeffect ofsuchdamage on theindividual owner; (C)Thedangerthatmaterialsmaybesweptontootherlandstotheinjuryofother personsor property; (D)Thecompatibilityoftheproposedusewithexistingandanticipated development; (E)Thesafetyofaccesstothepropertyintimesoffloodforordinaryand emergencyvehicles; (F)The costsofprovidinggovernmentalservicesduring and afterfloodconditions, includingmaintenanceandrepairofstreets,bridges,publicutilities,and facilitiessuch assewer,gas, electricalandwatersystems; (G)Theexpectedheights,velocity,duration,rateofriseandsedimenttransportof thefloodwatersandeffectsofwave action,if applicable, expectedatthesite; (H)The necessitytothefacility of a waterfrontlocation,whereapplicable; (I)Theavailabilityofalternativelocations,notsubjecttofloodingorerosion damage,fortheproposed use. 3-164 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations (d)Varianceprocedures. (1)Thebuildingboardofappeals,empoweredunderthe2003buildingcode,andas appointedbythetowncouncil,shallhearandrenderjudgmentonrequestsfor variancesfromtherequirementsofthisarticle.Uponconsiderationofthefactors notedinthissectionandtheintentofthisarticle,thebuildingboardofappealsmay attachsuchconditionstothegrantingofvariancesasitdeemsnecessarytofurther the purpose and objectivesofthisarticle. (2)Thebuildingboardofappeals,empoweredunderthe2003buildingcode,shallhear andrenderjudgmentonanappealonlywhenitisallegedthereisanerrorinany requirement,decision,ordeterminationmadebythefloodplainadministratorinthe enforcementoradministrationofthisarticle,providedthatwrittennoticeofsuch appealisfiledwiththefloodplainadministratorwithinten(10)businessdaysofthe dateofthedecision ora determination bythefloodplain administrator. (3)Anypersonorpersonsaggrievedbythedecisionofthebuildingboardofappeals may appealsuchdecisioninthecourtsofcompetentjurisdiction. (4)Thefloodplainadministratorshallmaintainarecordofallactionsinvolvingan appealandshallreportvariancestotheFederalEmergencyManagementAgency uponrequest. (5)Variancesmaybeissuedforthereconstruction,rehabilitation,orrestorationof structureslistedontheNationalRegisterofHistoricPlacesorthestateinventoryof historyplaces,withoutregardtotheproceduressetforthintheremainderofthis article. (6)Variancesmaybeissuedfornewconstructionandsubstantialimprovementstobe erectedonalotofone-halfacreorlessinsizecontiguoustoandsurroundedbylots with existingstructures constructedbelowthebasefloodlevel,providingtherelevant factorsinsubsection(c)(2)ofthissectionhavebeenfullyconsidered.Asthelotsize increasesbeyondone-halfacre,thetechnicaljustificationrequiredforissuingthe varianceincreases. (7)Uponconsiderationofthefactorsnotedaboveandtheintentofthisarticle,the buildingboard of appeals, empoweredunderthe2003buildingcode,mayattachsuch conditionstothegrantingofvariancesasitdeemsnecessarytofurtherthepurpose and objectivesofthisarticle(section3.13.002). (8)Variancesshallnotbeissuedwithinanydesignatedfloodwayifanyincreaseinflood levelsduringthebaseflood dischargewouldresult. (9)Variancesmaybeissuedfortherepairorrehabilitationofhistoricstructuresupona determinationthattheproposedrepairorrehabilitationwillnotprecludethe structure’scontinueddesignationasahistoricstructureandthevarianceisthe minimum necessarytopreservethehistoric characterand design ofthestructure. 3-165 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations (10)Prerequisitesforgranting variancesareasfollows: (A)Variancesmayonlybeissueduponadeterminationthatthevarianceisthe minimum necessary, consideringthefloodhazard,toaffordrelief. (B)Variancesmay only be issued upon: (i)Showing a good and sufficientcause; (ii)Adeterminationthatfailuretograntthevariancewouldresultin exceptional hardshiptotheapplicant; and (iii)Adeterminationthatthegrantingofavariancewillnotresultin increasedfloodheights,additionalthreatstopublicsafety,or extraordinarypublicexpense,createnuisances,causefraudonor victimizationofthepublic,orconflictwithexistinglocallawsor ordinances. (C)Anyapplicanttowhichavarianceisgrantedshallbegivenwrittennoticethat thestructurewillbepermittedtobebuiltwiththelowestfloorelevationbelow thebasefloodelevation,andthatthecostoffloodinsurancewillbe commensuratewiththeincreasedriskresultingfromthereducedlowestfloor elevation. (11)Variancesmaybeissuedbythetownfornewconstructionandsubstantial improvementsandforotherdevelopmentnecessaryfortheconductofafunctionally dependentuseprovidedthat: (A)The criteria outlinedinsubsections(d)(1)to(9)ofthissectionaremet; and (B)Thestructureorotherdevelopmentisprotectedbymethodsthatminimize flooddamagesduringthebasefloodandcreatenoadditionalthreatstopublic safety. (Ordinance1997-05,art.IV,adopted3/18/97;Ordinance2005-18,sec.VIII,adopted7/18/05; 2006Code,ch. 4,sec.1.07;Ordinance2011-12,sec. 2(1.06), adopted 4/4/11) Sec. 3.13.007Flood hazardreductionstandards (a)Generalstandards.Inallareasofspecialfloodhazards,thefollowingprovisionsare requiredforallnew construction andsubstantialimprovements: (1)Allnewconstructionorsubstantialimprovementsshallbedesigned(ormodified) andadequatelyanchoredtopreventflotation,collapseorlateralmovementsofthe structureresultingfromhydrodynamicandhydrostaticloads,includingtheeffectsof buoyancy; (2)Allnewconstructionorsubstantialimprovementsshallbeconstructedbymethods and practicesthatminimizeflood damage; 3-166 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations (3)Allnewconstructionorsubstantialimprovementsshallbeconstructedwithmaterials resistanttoflood damage; (4)All newconstructionorsubstantialimprovementsshall be constructedwithelectrical, heating,ventilation,plumbing,andairconditioningequipmentandotherservice facilitiesthataredesignedand/orlocatedsoastopreventwaterfromenteringor accumulatingwithinthecomponents during conditions offlooding; (5)Allnewandreplacementwatersupplysystemsshallbedesignatedtominimizeor eliminateinfiltrationoffloodwatersintothesystem; (6)Newandreplacementsanitarysewagesystemsshallbedesignedtominimizeor eliminateinfiltrationoffloodwatersintothesystemanddischargefromthesystems intofloodwaters;and (7)On-sitewastedisposalsystemsshallbelocatedtoavoidimpairmenttothemor contaminationfromthemduringflooding. (8)Allnewcriticalfacilities,suchasemergencycenters,hospitals,firestations,power stations,hazardousmaterialsstoragesitesorothersitesdeterminedbythetownare prohibitedfromthe500-yearfloodplain. (b)Specificstandards.Inallareasofspecialfloodhazardswherebasefloodelevationdatahas beenprovidedassetforthinsection3.13.005(b),section3.13.006(b)(8),orsubsection(c)(3)of thissection,thefollowing provisionsarerequired: (1)Residentialconstruction.Newconstructionandsubstantialimprovementofany residentialstructureshallhavethelowestfloor(includingbasement)elevateda minimumoftwofeet(2')ormoreabovethebasefloodelevation.Aregistered professionalengineerorlandsurveyorshallsubmitaFEMAfloodplainelevation certificationtothefloodplainadministratorthatthestandardofthissubsection,as proposedinsection 3.13.006(c)(1)(A),issatisfied. .Newconstructionandsubstantialimprovementsofany (2)Nonresidentialconstruction commercial,industrialorothernonresidentialstructureshalleitherhavethelowest floor(includingbasement)elevatedtwofeet(2')ormoreabovethebasefloodlevel or,togetherwithattendantutilityandsanitaryfacilities,shallbedesignedsothat belowthislevel(minimumtwofeet(2')abovethebasefloodelevation)thestructure iswatertightwithwallssubstantiallyimpermeabletothepassageofwaterandwith structuralcomponentshavingthecapabilityofresistinghydrostaticand hydrodynamicloadsandeffectsofbuoyancy.Aregisteredprofessionalengineeror architectshalldevelopand/orreviewstructuraldesign,specifications,andplansfor theconstruction,andshallcertifythatthedesignandmethodsofconstructionarein accordancewithacceptedstandardsofpracticeasoutlinedinthissubsection.A recordofsuchcertification,whichincludesthespecificelevation(inrelationtomean sealevel)towhichsuchstructuresarefloodproofed,shallbemaintainedbythe floodplainadministrator. .Newconstructionandsubstantialimprovementswithfullyenclosed (3)Enclosures areasbelowthelowestfloorthatareusablesolelyforparkingofvehicles,building accessorstorageinanyareaotherthanabasementandwhicharesubjecttoflooding 3-167 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations shallbedesignedtoautomaticallyequalizehydrostaticfloodforcesonexteriorwalls byallowingfortheentryandexitoffloodwaters.Designsformeetingthis requirementmusteitherbecertifiedbyaregisteredprofessionalengineerorarchitect ormeet orexceedthefollowingminimum criteria: (A)Aminimumoftwo(2) openingsonseparatewalls havingatotal netareaofnot lessthanone(1)squareinchforeverysquarefootofenclosedareasubjectto floodingshallbeprovided. (B)The bottom of all openingsshall benohigherthan onefoot(1') abovegrade. (C)Openingsmaybeequippedwithscreens,louvers,valves,orothercoveringsor devicesprovidedthatthey permitthe automaticentry and exitoffloodwaters. (4)Manufactured homes. (A)RequirethatallmanufacturedhomestobeplacedwithinzoneAonatown’s FHBMorFIRMshallbeinstalledusingmethodsandpracticesthatminimize flooddamage.Forthepurposesofthisrequirement,manufacturedhomesmust beelevatedandanchoredtoresistflotation,collapse,orlateralmovement. Methodsofanchoringmayinclude,butarenotlimitedto,useofover-the-top orframetiestogroundanchors.Thisrequirementisinadditiontoapplicable stateandlocal anchoringrequirementsforresistingwindforces. (B)Requirethatmanufacturedhomesthatareplacedorsubstantiallyimproved withinzonesA1-30,AH, and AE on thetown’s FIRM on sites: (i)Outsideof a manufacturedhome park orsubdivision; (ii)In a newmanufactured home park orsubdivision; (iii)Inanexpansiontoanexistingmanufacturedhomeparkorsubdivision; or (iv)Inanexistingmanufacturedhomeparkorsubdivisiononwhicha manufacturedhomehasincurred“substantialdamage”asaresultofa flood; beelevatedonapermanentfoundationsuchthatthelowestfloorofthe manufacturedhomeiselevatedtoaminimumoftwofeet(2')abovethebase floodelevationandbesecurelyanchoredtoanadequatelyanchoredfoundation systemtoresistflotation, collapse,andlateralmovement. (C)Requirethatmanufacturedhomesbeplacedorsubstantiallyimprovedonsites inanexistingmanufacturedhomeparkorsubdivisionwithinzonesA1-30,AH andAEonthecommunity’sFIRMthatarenotsubjecttotheprovisionsof subsection(b)(4)ofthissectionbeelevatedsothateither: (i)Thelowestfloorofthemanufacturedhomeis aminimumoftwofeet(2') ator abovethe basefloodelevation;or 3-168 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations (ii)Themanufacturedhomechassisissupportedbyreinforcedpiersorother foundationelementsofatleastequivalentstrengththatarenotlessthan thirty-sixinches(36")inheightabovegradeandbesecurelyanchoredto anadequatelyanchoredfoundationsystemtoresistflotation,collapse, andlateralmovement. (5)Recreationalvehicles.Requirethatrecreationalvehiclesplacedonsiteswithinzones A1-30,AH, and AE on thetown’s FIRM either: (A)Be on thesiteforfewerthan one hundred eighty(180)consecutive days; (B)Befullylicensed andreadyforhighway use;or (C)Meetthepermitrequirementsof3.13.006(c)(1)andtheelevationand anchoringrequirementsfor“manufacturedhomes”insubsection(b)(4)ofthis section.Arecreationalvehicleisreadyforhighwayuseifitisonitswheelsor jackingsystem,isattachedtothesiteonlybyquick-disconnecttypeutilities andsecurity devices, andhas no permanently attachedadditions. (6)Floodplain compensation.Wheneverany portionof afloodplainis authorizedfor use, thespaceoccupiedbytheauthorizedfillorstructurebelowthebasefloodelevation shallbecompensatedforbyahydraulicallyequivalentvolumeofexcavationtaken frombelowthebasefloodelevation.Allsuchexcavationsshallbeconstructedto drainfreelytothewatercourse. (7)Foundationprotection; engineeredfill.All new buildings constructedinzonesA,A1- 30,AHandAEonthetown’sFIRMmustbeconstructedonproperlydesignedand compactedfill. (c)Standardsforsubdivisionproposals. (1)Allsubdivisionproposals,includingtheplacementofmanufacturedhomeparksand subdivisions,shallbeconsistentwithsections3.13.001,3.13.002,and3.13.003of this article. (2)Allproposalsforthedevelopmentofsubdivisions,includingtheplacementof manufacturedhomeparksandsubdivisions,shallmeetfloodplaindevelopment permitrequirementsofsection3.13.005(c)andsection3.13.006(c),andthe provisionsofthissection. (3)Basefloodelevationdatashallbegeneratedforsubdivisionproposalsandother proposeddevelopment,includingtheplacementofmanufacturedhomeparksand subdivisions,whicharegreaterthanfifty(50)lotsorfive(5)acres,whicheveris lesser,ifnototherwiseprovidedpursuanttosection3.13.005(b)orsection 3.13.006(b)(8)ofthisarticle. (4)Basefloodelevationdata,withtheestablishmentofafloodway,shallbegenerated byadetailedengineeringstudyforallzoneAareas,within100feetoftheboundary linesofzoneAareas,andotherstreamsnotmappedbyFEMA,asindicatedonthe town’s FIRM. 3-169 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations (5)Allsubdivisionproposals,includingtheplacementofmanufacturedhomeparksand subdivisions,shallhaveadequatedrainageprovidedtoreduceexposuretoflood hazards. (6)Allsubdivisionproposals,includingtheplacementofmanufacturedhomeparksand subdivisions,shallhave public utilities andfacilitiessuch assewer,gas, electrical and watersystemslocated and constructedtominimize oreliminateflooddamage. (7)Compensatorystoragerequirement(cutandfill)isrequiredbydevelopersto compensateforthelossofconveyance(storage)causedbyfillinginthefloodplain fringebyremovingthehydraulicallyequivalentamountofmaterialinthefloodplain neartheproposeddevelopment.Thiswillhelptomaintainfloodstorageandensure thatfloodwaterswillnotbedisplacedontoanotherpropertyastheresultofa floodplainfill. (d)Standardsforareas ofshallowflooding(AO/AHzones).Locatedwithintheareas ofspecial floodhazardestablishedinsection3.13.005(b)areareasdesignatedasshallowflooding.These areashavespecialfloodhazardsassociatedwithflooddepthsof1to3feetwhereaclearly definedchanneldoesnotexist,wherethepathoffloodingisunpredictable,andwherevelocity flowmaybeevident.Suchfloodingischaracterizedbypondingorsheetflow;therefore,the following provisions apply: (1)Allnewconstructionandsubstantialimprovementsofresidentialstructureshavethe lowestfloor(includingbasement)elevatedtotwo(2)feetabovethebaseflood elevationorthehighestadjacentgradeatleastashighasthedepthnumberspecified infeetonthetown’s FIRM(atleast 2 feetif no depthnumberisspecified). (2)All newconstructionandsubstantialimprovements of nonresidentialstructures: (A)Havethelowestfloor(includingbasement)elevatedtotwo(2)feetabovethe basefloodelevationorthehighestadjacentgradeatleastashighasthedepth numberspecifiedinfeet onthetown’s FIRM(atleast2feetif no depth number isspecified);or (B)Togetherwithattendantutilityandsanitaryfacilitiesbedesignedsothatbelow the basespecifiedflooddepthin anAOzone,orbelowthe basefloodelevation inanAHzonelevel,thestructureiswatertightwithwallssubstantially impermeabletothepassage ofwaterandwithstructural components havingthe capabilityofresistinghydrostaticandhydrodynamicloadsofeffectsof buoyancy. (3)Aregisteredprofessionalengineerorarchitectshallsubmitacertificationtothe floodplainadministratorthatthestandardsofthissection,asproposedinsection 3.13.006(c), aresatisfied. (4)RequirewithinzoneAHorAOadequatedrainagepathsaroundstructuresonslopes, toguidefloodwaters around and awayfrom proposedstructures. 3-170 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations (e)Floodways.Locatedwithinareasofspecialfloodhazardestablishedinsection3.13.005(b) areareasdesignatedasfloodways.Sincethefloodwayisanextremelyhazardousareaduetothe velocityoffloodwaters,whichcarrydebris,potentialprojectilesanderosionpotential,the following provisionsshallapply: (1)Encroachmentsareprohibited,includingfill,newconstruction,substantial improvementsandanyotherdevelopment,withintheadoptedregulatoryfloodway unlessithasbeendemonstratedthroughhydrologicandhydraulicanalyses performedinaccordancewithstandardengineeringpracticethattheproposed encroachmentwouldnotresultinanyincreaseinfloodlevelswithinthetownduring theoccurrenceofthe baseflooddischarge. (2)Ifsubsection(e)(1)aboveissatisfied,allnewconstructionandsubstantial improvementsshallcomplywithallapplicablefloodhazardreductionprovisionsof thissection. (3)Undertheprovisionsof44CFRchapter1,section65.12,oftheNationalFlood InsuranceProgramRegulations,thetownmaypermitencroachmentswithinthe adoptedregulatoryfloodwaythatwouldresultin anincreaseinbasefloodelevations, providedthatthetownfirstcompletesallofthe provisionsrequiredbysection65.12. (Ordinance1997-05,art.V,adopted3/18/97;Ordinance2005-18,sec.IX,adopted7/18/05;2006 Code, ch. 4,sec. 1.08;Ordinance2011-12,sec. 2(1.07), adopted 4/4/11) Sec. 3.13.008Violations (a)Nostructure,land,ordevelopmentshallhereafterbeconstructed,located,extended, convertedoralteredwithoutfullcompliancewiththetermsofthisarticleandotherapplicable regulations. (b)Astructureorotherdevelopmentwithouttheelevationcertificate,othercertifications,or otherevidenceofcompliancerequiredinsection60.3(b)(5),(c)(4),(c)(10),(d)(3),(e)(2),(e)(4), or(e)(5)\[oftheNationalFloodInsuranceProgramRegulations\]ispresumedtobeinviolation untilsuchtime asthat documentationisprovided. (Ordinance2005-18,sec.X,adopted7/18/05;2006Code,ch.4,sec.1.09;Ordinance2011-12, sec. 2(1.08),adopted4/4/11) ARTICLE 3.14 RUNOFFCONTROL,EROSIONCONTROLAND DISCHARGESTO STORMDRAINAGE SYSTEM Sec. 3.14.001Generalprovisions (a)Purpose.Thepurposeofthisarticleistosafeguardpersons,protectproperty,andprevent damagetotheenvironmentinthetownbyregulatingactivitiesthatmaycontaminatestormwater runoff.Thisarticleisintendedtopromotethepublicwelfarebyguiding,regulating,and controllingthedesign,construction,use,andmaintenanceofanydevelopmentorotheractivity thatdisturbsorbreaksthetopsoilorresultsinthemovementofearthonlandinthetown.This articleisalsointendedtoprovideforthehealth,safety,andgeneralwelfareofthecitizensofthe townthroughtheregulationofnon-stormwaterdischargestothestormdrainagesystemtothe 3-171 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations maximumextentpracticableasrequiredbyfederalandstatelaw.Thisarticleestablishesmethods forcontrollingtheintroductionofpollutantsintothemunicipalseparatestormsewersystem (MS4)inordertocomplywithrequirementsoftheTexasPollutantDischargeElimination System(TPDES) permit process.The objectives ofthis articleareto: (1)Managestormwaterrunofffromanydevelopmentinordertoreducesiltation, increasesinstreamtemperature,andstreambankerosion,andmaintaintheintegrity ofstream channels; (2)Minimizeincreasesinnon-pointsourcepollutioncausedbystormwaterrunofffrom developmentthatwouldotherwise degradelocalwater quality; (3)Reducesoilerosionandnon-pointsourcepollution,whereverpossible,through stormwatermanagementcontrolsandensurethatthesemanagementcontrolsare properlymaintainedand pose nothreattopublicsafety; (4)Regulatethecontributionofpollutantstothemunicipalseparatestormsewersystem (MS4) bystormwater discharges by any user; (5)Prohibitillicitconnectionsanddischargestothemunicipalseparatestormsewer system; (6)Establishlegalauthoritytocarryoutinspection,surveillanceandmonitoring procedures necessarytoensurecompliancewiththisarticle. (b)Applicability.Thisarticleshallapplytoallareasoflandwithintheincorporatedlimitsand extraterritorialjurisdictionofthetown.Thisarticleshallapplytoallwaterenteringthestorm drainsystemgeneratedonanydevelopedandundevelopedlandsunlessexplicitlyexemptedby thetown. (c)Disclaimerofliability.Theerosionprotectionrequiredbythisarticleisconsidered reasonableforregulatorypurposesandisbasedonscientificand engineeringconsiderations.This articledoesnotimplythaterosioncontrolswillsurviveinundationbyrunofffromstormsgreater thanthedesignfloodforerosioncontrols.Thisarticleshallnotcreateliabilityonthepartofthe townoranyofficer,employee,agent,orrepresentativeofthetownforanyerosionorrelated damagesthatresultfromrelianceonthisarticle,stateorfederallaworregulation,orany administrativedecisionlawfullymadepursuantheretoorpursuanttosuchstateorfederallawor regulation. (d)Scope.Exceptwhereawaiverisgranted,anyperson,firm,soleproprietorship,partnership, corporation,stateagency,orpoliticalsubdivisionproposingaland-disturbingactivitywithinthe townshallapplytothetownfortheapprovalofthestormwaterpollutioncontrolplanand/oran erosioncontrolplan,asapplicable.Nolandshallbedisturbeduntiltheplanisapprovedbythe town andconformstothestandardssetforthherein. (Ordinance 2005-04,sec.II, adopted3/21/05; 2006 Code, ch. 11,sec. 6.01) 3-172 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations Sec. 3.14.002Definitions Unlessaprovisionexplicitlystatesotherwise,thefollowingtermsandphrases,asusedinthis article,shallhavethemeanings hereinafterdesignated: Appeal.Arequestforrevieworinterpretationofanyprovisionofthisarticleorarequestfora waiver. Applicant.Anyfirm,entity,partnership,company,publicutilitycompanyorindividualswho plantoclear,grub,fill,excavate,gradeorotherwiseremovethevegetativecoverofland,orwho plantoeithersubdividelandandinstalltheappropriateinfrastructureorrenovateexisting structures,shallbecomeapplicantsforadevelopmentpermituponsubmissionoftheappropriate applicationmaterials. Below-groundinstallation.Activitythatcausesexcesssediment-ladenwater,concretesawing washwater,washwaterordrillingmudpumpedfromanexcavationorstructure,andshallbe treated assediment-ladenrunofffor erosion controlpurposes. Bestmanagementpractices(BMPs). Schedules ofactivities,prohibition ofpractices,maintenance procedures,andothermanagementpracticestopreventorreducethepollutionofthemunicipal separatestormsewersystem(MS4)andwatersoftheUnitedStates.BMPsalsoincludetreatment requirements,operatingprocedures,andpracticestocontrolplantsiterunoff,spillageorleaks, sludge orwaste disposal,or drainagefromrawmaterialstorage. Builder.Aperson,partnershiporcorporationengagedinclearing,grubbing,filling,excavating, grading,constructingapad,installingserviceutilitylinesand/orconstructingorplacinga building(s)orotherstructure(s)onalotorothertypeoftractoflandthatisownedbyathird partyorbytheperson,partnershiporcorporation,andthatwillnotbefurthersubdividedinto otherlots. Building.Anystructure,eithertemporaryorpermanent,havingwallsandaroof,designedforthe shelter ofany person, animal,or property. Cellar dirt.Constructionsitewastematerials,suchasnaturalrock andsoil overburden. CFR.Code ofFederalRegulations. .Anaturalorartificialstreamwithadefinite bedandbanksthatconveyscontinuouslyor Channel periodicallyflowingwater.Channelsareoftenfurtherclassifiedbytheirsizeandpurpose.For example,thereareprimaryandsecondarychannelsbasedonsize,butdiversions,waterwaysand chutesarealsochannels. Channelimprovement.Theimprovementoftheflowcharacteristicsofachannelbyclearing, excavating,realigning,liningorothermeansinordertoincreaseitscapacity.Thetermis sometimes usedtomean channelstabilization. Channelstabilization.Erosionpreventionandstabilizationofvelocitydistributioninachannel usingjetties, drops,revetments,vegetation andothermeasures. Checkdam.Asmalldamconstructedinagullyorothersmallwatercoursetodecreasethestream flowvelocity,minimize channelscourand promote deposition ofsediment. 3-173 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations CleanWaterAct.ThefederalWaterPollutionControlAct(33U.S.C.1251etseq.),andany subsequent amendmentsthereto. Clearing.Any activitythatremovesthevegetativesurface cover. Conduit.Any closed deviceforconveyingflowingwater. Constructionactivity.ActivitiessubjecttoNPDESorTPDESconstructionpermits,includingbut notlimitedtoconstructionprojectsresultinginlanddisturbanceoffivethousandsquarefeetor more.Suchactivitiesalsoincludebutarenotlimitedtoclearingandgrubbing,grading, excavating, and demolition. Contaminated.Containing a harmfulquantity of anysubstance. Contamination.Thepresenceoforentryintoapublicwatersupplysystem,theMS4,watersof thestate,orwatersoftheUnitedStatesofanysubstancethatmaybedeleterioustothepublic healthand/orthe quality ofthewater. Cosmeticcleaning.Cleaningdoneforcosmeticpurposes.Itdoesnotincludeindustrialcleaning, cleaningassociatedwithmanufacturingactivities,hazardousortoxicwastecleaning,orany cleaning otherwiseregulated underfederal,state,orlocallaws. Cover,vegetative.Allplantsofallsizesandspeciesfoundonanarea,irrespectiveofwhether theyhaveforageorothervalue,butespeciallyusedtorefertovegetationproducingamatonor immediatelyabovethesoilsurface.Temporaryvegetativecoverreferstotheuseofannualplants forthecover,whilepermanentvegetative coverreferstotheuseof perennialplants. Dedication.Thedeliberateappropriationofpropertybyits ownerforgeneralpublic use. Designatedofficial.Anemployee,agent,orrepresentativeofthetowndesignatedbythetown councilandtownmanagerfor administrationand enforcement ofthisarticle. Detentionfacility.Adetentionbasinoralternativestructuredesignedforthepurposeof temporarystorageofstreamfloworsurfacerunoffandgradualreleaseofstoredwaterat controlledrates. .Aperson,partnership,corporationorotherentitywhoownsatractoflandandwhois Developer engagedinclearing,grubbing,filling,mining,excavating,grading,installingstreetsandutilities tobededicatedtooracceptedbythetown,and/orotherwisepreparingthattractoflandforthe eventualdivisionofthetractintooneormorelotsonwhichbuilding(s)orotherstructure(s)will be constructedor placed. Development.Anyman-madechangetoimprovedorunimprovedrealestate,including,butnot limitedto,addingbuildingsorotherstructures,mining,dredging,filling,grading,paving, excavation,drilling operations,grading, clearing orremovingthevegetative cover. Discharge.Anyadditionorintroductionofanypollutant,stormwater,oranyothersubstance whatsoeverintothemunicipalseparatestormsewersystem(MS4)orintowatersoftheUnited States. 3-174 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations Discharger.Anypersonorentitywhocauses,allows,permits,orisotherwiseresponsiblefora discharge,including,withoutlimitation,any operatorof a constructionsite. Disturbance.Anyoperationoractivity,suchasclearing,grubbing,filling,excavating,mining, cutting,grading,orremovingchannellinings,whichresultsintheremovalordestructionofthe protectivecoverofsoil,includingvegetativecover,channellinings,retainingwalls,andslope protection. Disturbedareas.Anyareaortractoflandinwhichadisturbanceisoccurringorhasoccurredbut that hasnotbeenstabilized. Drainageeasement.Alegalrightgrantedbyalandownertoagranteeallowingtheuseofprivate landforstormwatermanagement purposes. Drainageway.Any channelthat conveyssurfacerunoffthroughoutthesite. EnvironmentalProtectionAgencyorEPA.TheUnitedStatesEnvironmentalProtectionAgency, or any duly authorized officialofsuchagency. Erosion.Thewearing away ofland by action ofwindandwater. Erosioncontrol.Referstomethodsemployedtopreventerosion,toincludesoilstabilization practices,horizontalslope grading,temporary orpermanent cover,and construction phasing. Facility.Anyfacility,includingconstructionsites,requiredbythefederalCleanWaterActto have a permittodischargestormwater associatedwithconstructionactivity. Finalapproval.Completionofaproject,siteorbuildinginaccordancewithtownrequirements andcodes.Inthecaseofabuilding,thepointatwhichapermanentcertificateofoccupancyis issued. Firecode.Thefire prevention and protection ordinances asadopted bythetown. Firedepartment.Thefireservicesdivisionofthedepartmentofpublicsafetyforthetown, orany duly authorizedrepresentativethereof. Fireprotectionwater.Anywater,andanysubstancesormaterialscontainedtherein,usedbyany person otherthanthefiredepartmenttocontrol orextinguish a fire. Gabion.Agalvanizedwirebasketfilledwithstoneforstructuralpurposes.Whenfastened together,theymay be usedasretainingwalls,revetments,slope protectionandsimilarstructures. Grading.Anystripping,cutting,excavation,filling,stockpilingofmaterialorcombination thereofthatmodifiestheexistinglandsurface contour. Grass.AnymemberofthebotanicalfamilyGramineae;herbaceousplantswithbladelikeleaves arrangedintworankson a roundtoflattenedstem.Commonexamplesarefescue,Bermudagrass andBahiagrass.Theterm“grass”issometimesusedtoindicateacombinationofgrassand legumesgrownforforageorturfpurposes. 3-175 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations Harmfulquantity.Theamountofanysubstancethatwillcausepollutionofwatersinthestateor watersoftheUnitedStates,orthatwillcauselethalorsub-lethaladverseeffectson representative,sensitive aquaticmonitoring organisms belongingtothetown, upontheir exposure tosamples ofany dischargeintowatersinthestate,waters oftheUnitedStates,ortheMS4. Hazardousmaterials.Anymaterial,includinganysubstance,waste,orcombinationthereof, whichbecauseofitsquantity,concentration,orphysical,chemical,orinfectiouscharacteristics maycause,orsignificantlycontributeto,asubstantialpresentorpotentialhazardtohuman health,safety,property,ortheenvironmentwhenimproperlytreated,stored,transported, disposedof,or otherwisemanaged. Hotspot.Anareawherelanduseoractivitiesgeneratehighlycontaminatedrunoff,with concentrations ofpollutantsin excess ofthosetypicallyfoundinstormwater. Illegaldischarge.Anydirectorindirectnon-stormwaterdischargetothestormdrainsystem, exceptas exempted bythisarticle. Illicit connection.Either ofthefollowing: (1)Anydrainorconveyance,whetheronthesurfaceorsubsurface,whichallowsan illegaldischargetoenterthestormdrainsystem,includingbutnotlimitedtoany conveyanceswhichallowanynon-stormwaterdischarge,includingsewage,process wastewater,andwashwater,toenterthestormdrainsystem,andanyconnectionsto thestorm drainsystemfromindoor drains andsinks,regardlessofwhethersuchdrain orconnectionhadbeenpreviouslyallowed,permitted,orapprovedbyadesignated official;or (2)Anydrainorconveyanceconnectedfromacommercialorindustriallandusetothe stormdrainsystemwhichhasnotbeendocumentedinplans,maps,orequivalent recordsand approved by adesignatedofficial. .Thosesurfacesthatcannoteffectivelyinfiltraterainfall(e.g.,buildingrooftops, Imperviouscover pavement,sidewalks, driveways, etc.). Infiltration.Theprocessofpercolatingstormwaterintothesubsoil. Land-disturbingactivity.Anyactivity,includingbutnotlimitedtoexcavation,planting,tilling, grading,digging,cutting,scraping,orexcavatingofsoil,placementoffillmaterials,paving, construction,substantialremovalofvegetation,oranyactivitywhichbaressoilorrockor involvesthediversionorpipingofanynaturalorman-madewatercourse,whichdisturbsthe naturalorimprovedvegetativegroundcoversoastoexposesoiltotheerosiveforcesofrain, stormwaterrunofforwind.Allinstallationsandmaintenanceoffranchiseutilitiessuchas telephone,gas,electric,etc.,shallbe consideredland-disturbing activities. .Thelegalorbeneficialownerofland,includingthoseholdingtherighttopurchase Landowner orleasetheland,or any other person holding proprietaryrightsintheland. Mulching.Theapplicationofplantorothersuitablematerialsonthesoilsurfacetoconserve moisture,reduceerosionand aidinestablishing plantcover. 3-176 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations Municipalseparatestormsewersystem(MS4).Thesystemofconveyances(includingsidewalks, roadswithdrainagesystems,municipalstreets,catchbasins,curbs,gutters,ditches,man-made channels,inlets,pipedstormdrains,pumpingfacilities,retentionanddetentionbasins,natural andhuman-madeoraltereddrainagechannels,reservoirs,andotherdrainagestructuresorstorm drains)ownedandoperatedbythetownanddesignedorusedforcollectingorconveying stormwater, and whichis not usedfor collecting orconveyingsewage. NationalPollutantDischargeEliminationSystem(NPDES).Thenationalprogramforissuing, modifying,revokingandreissuing,terminating,monitoringandenforcingpermits,andimposing andenforcingpretreatmentrequirements,undersections307,402,318,and405ofthefederal CleanWaterAct,as amended. Non-pointsourcepollution.Pollutionfromanysourceotherthanfromanydiscernible,confined, anddiscreteconveyances,andshallinclude,butnotbelimitedto,pollutantsfromagricultural, mining, construction,subsurfacedisposal and urbanrunoffsources. Non-stormwater discharge.Any dischargetothestorm drainsystemthatis not composed entirely ofstormwater. NoticeofintentorNOI.ThenoticeofintentthatisrequiredbytheTPDESstormwatermulti- sectiongeneral permit,theEPARegion 6 TPDESstormwaterconstructiongeneral permit. NPDES.TheNational PollutantDischargeElimination System. NPDESpermit.ApermitissuedbytheEPA(orbythestateunderauthoritydelegatedpursuantto 33USCsection1342(b),asamended),thatauthorizesthedischargeofpollutantstowatersofthe UnitedStates,whetherthepermitisapplicableonanindividual,group,orgeneralarea-wide basis. Off-siteborrowarea.Asourceofearthfillmaterialusedintheconstructionofembankmentsor otherearthfillstructuresthatislocatedonanotherparcelofpropertyotherthanwherethe principalconstructionisoccurring. Off-sitefacility.Astormwatermanagementmeasurelocatedoutsidethesubjectproperty boundary describedinthepermit applicationforlanddevelopment activity. Off-sitesedimentation.Deposit ofsoilmaterial beyondthelimitsofthepropertyundergoingland- disturbingactivityorintownstreets,alleysordrainagefacilitiesinanamountsufficientto constitute athreattopublicsafety and comfort. Off-sitespoilarea.Anareaonanotherparcelofproperty,otherthanwheretheprincipal constructionis occurring,whereexcessearth,rock orconstructionmaterialisdisposedof. On-sitefacility.Astormwatermanagementmeasurelocatedwithinthesubjectpropertyboundary describedinthe permit applicationforlanddevelopment activity. Operate.Drive, conduct,work,run,manage, or control. Operator.Thepersonorpersonsthateitherindividuallyortakentogethermeetthefollowingtwo criteria:(i)they have operational control overthesitespecifications(includingthe abilitytomake orauthorizemodificationsinspecifications),and(ii)theyhavetheday-to-dayoperationalcontrol 3-177 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations ofthoseactivitiesatthesitenecessarytoensurecompliancewithSWPPPrequirementsandany permitconditions.Thistermincludesbutisnotlimitedtolandowners,developers,andbuilders who have controlor oversight.As used hereintheterm “control”shallinclude,withoutlimitation, actualcontroloverdetailsofthework,oversight,orpaymentresponsibilityfortheworkbeing performed. Perimetercontrol.Abarrierthatpreventssedimentfromleavingasitebyfilteringsediment- ladenrunoff ordivertingitto a sedimenttrap or basin. Permanenterosioncontroldevices.Devicesorpracticesinstalledpriortofinalapprovaland maintainedafterfinalapprovaltopreventorminimizetheerosionanddepositofsoilmaterials. Suchdevicesmayinclude,butshallnotbelimitedto,permanentseeding,sod,stormdrain channels,channellinings,stormdrainpipes,outletvelocitycontrolstructuresandstormwater detentionstructures. Permanenterosioncontrols.Stabilizationoferosiveorsediment-producingareasbytheuseof meansortechniquesthatwillprovideprotectionagainsterosionlossesforanindefinitetime period. Permanentgroundcover.Permanentvegetativecoveronallbaresoilareasofapropertynot coveredbyapermanentstructureorlandscapingimprovements,includingbutnotlimitedtolive sod, perennialgrassesorothermaterialswhichlessenrunoff andsoilerosion onthe property. Person.Anyindividual,partnership,copartnership,firm,company,corporation,association,joint stockcompany,trust,estate,governmentalentity,oranyotherlegalentity,ortheirlegal representatives,agents,licensees,lessees,assigns,oremployees,andincludesbutisnotlimited tolandowners,builders,anddevelopers,asfurtherdefinedinthisarticle.Thisdefinitionalso includesallfederal,state,andlocalgovernmentalentitiesandtheirrespectiveemployees,agents, officers,andrepresentatives. pH.Thelogarithmtothebase10ofthereciprocaloftheconcentrationingramsperliterof hydrogenions; a measureofthe acidity oralkalinity of a solution,expressedinstandardunits. Phasedoccupancy.Useorinhabitationofasinglestructureorotherportionofaprojectassuch structureorportionthereofiscompleted,butbeforetheprojectasawholeisfullycompletedand finally approved. .Clearingaparceloflandindistinctphases,withstabilizationofeachphasecompleted Phasing beforetheclearing ofthenext phase. Pointsource.Anydiscernible,confined,anddiscreteconveyance,includingbutnotlimitedto anypipe,ditch,channel,tunnel,conduit,well,discretefissure,container,rollingstock, concentratedanimalfeedingoperation,landfillleachatecollectionsystem,vessel orotherfloating craftfromwhichpollutantsareormaybedischarged.Thistermdoesnotincludereturnflows fromirrigatedagriculture or agriculturalstormwaterrunoff. Pollutant.Anythingthatcausesorcontributestopollution.Pollutantsmayinclude,butarenot limitedto,paints,varnishes,andsolvents;oilandotherautomotivefluids;non-hazardousliquid andsolidwastesandyardwastes;refuse,rubbish,garbage,litter,orotherdiscardedorabandoned objectsandaccumulations,sothatsamemaycauseorcontributetopollution;floatables; pesticides,herbicides,andfertilizers;hazardoussubstancesandwastes;sewage,fecalcoliform 3-178 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations andpathogens;dissolvedandparticulatemetals;animalwastes;dredgedspoil;incinerator residue;sewagesludge;filterbackwash;munitions;chemicalwastes;biologicalmaterials;toxic materials;radioactivematerials;heat;wreckedordiscardedequipment;rock;sand;cellardirt; andindustrial,municipal,recreational,andagriculturalwastedischargedintowaterorintothe municipalseparatestormsewersystem;wastesandresiduesthatresultfromconstructinga building orstructure;andnoxious oroffensivematterof anykind. Pollution.Thealterationofthephysical,thermal,chemical,orbiologicalqualityof,orthe contaminationof,anywaterofthestateorwateroftheUnitedStates,thatrendersthewater harmful,detrimental,orinjurioustohumans,animallife,vegetation,orproperty,ortothepublic health,safety,orwelfare,orimpairstheusefulnessorthepublicenjoymentofthewaterforany lawfulorreasonable purpose. Premises.Anybuilding,lot,parcelofland,orportionoflandwhetherimprovedorunimproved, including adjacentsidewalks and parkingstrips. Relatedlandarea.Includesthepropertywheretheprincipalland-disturbingactivityistaking place,alladjacentproperty,off-siteborrowareas,off-sitespoilareas,off-siteproperties necessaryforrequired utility extensions,andoff-siteareasforrequiredstreetimprovements. Release.Anyspilling,leaking,pumping,pouring,emitting,emptying,discharging,injecting, escaping,leaching,dumping,ordisposingintogroundwater,subsurfacesoils,surfacesoils,the municipalseparatestormsewersystem(MS4),thewatersofthestate,orthewatersoftheUnited States. Responsibleparty.Abusinessentity,franchisedutilitycompany,developer,landowner,builder, contractor orholderof a building permitwhoisrequiredto complywiththeterms ofthisarticle. Riprap.Brokenrock,cobblesorbouldersplacedonearthsurfaces,suchasthefaceofadamor thebank of a stream,forprotection againsttheactionofwater. Runoff.Thatportionoftheprecipitationthatmakesitswaytowardstreamchannelsorlakesas surfaceorsubsurfaceflow.Whentheterm“runoff”isusedalone,surfacerunoffusuallyis implied. Sediment.Solidsoilmaterial,bothmineralandorganic,thatisbeingmovedorhasbeenmoved fromitsoriginalsitebywind,gravity,flowingwaterorice.Alsosometimesreferredtoas“silt” or “sand.” Sedimentcontrol.Measuresthat preventerodedsedimentfromleavingthesite. Site.Aparcelofland,or a contiguouscombinationthereof,wheregradingworkisperformedasa single unified operation. Soil.Theunconsolidatedmineralandorganicmaterialontheimmediatesurfaceoftheearththat servesas a naturalmediumforthegrowth ofplants. Stabilization.Theuseof practicesthatprevent exposedsoilfrom eroding. Stabilized.To beprotectedfrom possibleerosionlosses, usually bythe useofvegetative cover. 3-179 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations Stagingarea.Anon-siteoroff-sitelocationusedbyacontractortostorematerialsforaproject, toassembleportionsofequipmentorstructures,tostoreequipmentormachinery,topark vehicles, orfor otherconstruction-relateduses. Startofconstruction.Thefirstland-disturbingactivityassociatedwithadevelopment,including butnotlimitedtolandpreparationsuchasclearing,grading,andfilling;installationofstreets and walkways; excavationforbasements,footings, piers,orfoundations;erectionoftemporaryforms; andinstallationofaccessory buildingssuchasgarages. State.TheStateofTexas. Statecommissiononenvironmentalquality(TCEQ).Thestatecommissiononenvironmental quality, orany duly authorized officialofsuch agency. Stopworkorder.Thesuspensionofalltownpermitswithnoapprovalsorinspectionsofworkfor thesiteorprojectbeingperformedandrequiringthatallconstructionactivityonasitebe stopped. Stormdrainagesystem. See “Municipalseparatestormwatersystem.” Stormwater.Anysurfaceflow,runoff,anddrainageconsistingentirelyofwaterfromanyformof natural precipitation,andresultingfromsuch precipitation. Stormwaterdischargepermit.ApermitissuedbytheEPA(orbyastateunderauthority delegatedpursuantto33USCsection1342(b),asamended),thatauthorizesthedischargeof pollutantstowatersoftheUnitedStates,whetherthe permitis applicableonanindividual,group, orgeneralarea-wide basis. Stormwatermanagement.Theuseofstructuralornonstructuralpracticesthataredesignedto reducestormwaterrunoffpollutantloads,dischargevolumes,peakflowdischargeratesand detrimental changesinstreamtemperaturethataffectwater quality and habitat. Stormwaterpollution preventionplan(SWPPPorSWP3).Aplantodescribeaprocesswherebya facilitythoroughlyevaluatespotentialpollutantsourcesatasiteandselectsandimplements appropriatemeasuresdesignedtopreventorcontrolthedischargeofpollutantsinstormwater runoff.Acomprehensiveprogramtomanagethequalityofstormwaterdischargedtoamunicipal separatestormsewersystem. Stormwaterrunoff.Flowonthesurface oftheground,resultingfrom precipitation. Stormwatertreatmentpractices(STPs).Measures,eitherstructuralornonstructural,thatare determinedtobethemosteffective,practicalmeansofpreventingorreducingpointsourceor non-pointsourcepollutioninputstostormwaterrunoffandwaterbodies. Temporaryerosionprotection.Thestabilizationoferosiveorsediment-producingareasfora specifictime period,usually during a constructionjob. TexasPollutantDischargeEliminationSystem(TPDES).Theprogramdelegatedtothestateby theEPA pursuantto 33USCsection1342(b),as amended. Uncontaminated.Not containing a harmful quantity ofanysubstance. 3-180 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations USC.TheUnitedStatesCode, asamended. Violation.Thefailureofasiteordevelopmenttobefullycompliantwiththisarticle,stateor federallaw,orlocal,state,orfederalregulations. Waiver.Agrantofrelieftoapersonfromtherequirementsofthisarticlewhenspecific enforcementwouldresultinunnecessaryhardship.Awaiver,therefore,permitsconstructionor developmentinamannerotherwiseprohibited bythis article. Wastewater.Anywaterorotherliquid,otherthanuncontaminatedstormwater,dischargedfroma facility. Watercourse.Anypermanentorintermittentstreamor otherbodyofwater,either natural orman- made,whichgathersorcarriessurfacewater\[or\]anybodyofwater,includingbutnotlimitedto lakes, ponds,rivers,streams, and/orbodiesofwaterthatmay be delineated bythetown. Waterinthestate.Groundwater,percolatingorotherwise,lakes,bays,ponds,impounding reservoirs,springs,rivers,streams,creeks,wetlands,marshes,inlets,canalsinsidetheterritorial limitsofthestate,andallotherbodiesofsurfacewater,naturalorartificial,navigableornon- navigable,andincludingthebedandbanksofallwatercoursesandbodiesofsurfacewaterthat arewholly orpartiallyinside or borderingthestateorinsidethejurisdictionofthestate. WatersoftheUnitedStates.Allwaterswhicharecurrentlyused,were usedinthe past, ormaybe susceptibletouseininterstateorforeigncommerce;allinterstatewaters,includinginterstate wetlands;allotherwaterstheuse,degradation,ordestructionofwhichwouldaffectorcould affectinterstatewetlands;allotherwaterstheuse,degradation,ordestructionofwhichwould affectorcouldaffectinterstateorforeigncommerce;allimpoundmentsofwatersotherwise definedaswatersoftheUnitedStatesunderthisdefinition;alltributariesofwatersidentifiedin thisdefinition;allwetlandsadjacenttowatersidentifiedinthisdefinition;andanywaterswithin thefederaldefinitionof“watersoftheUnitedStates”at40CFRsection122.2,asamended;but notincludinganywastetreatmentsystems,treatmentponds,orlagoonsdesignedtomeetthe requirements ofthefederalCleanWaterAct. .A channelthatdirectssurfacerunoffto a watercourseortothe publicstorm drain. Waterway Wetland.Anareathatisinundatedorsaturatedbysurfaceorgroundwateratafrequencyand durationsufficienttosupport,andthatundernormalcircumstancesdoessupport,aprevalenceof vegetationtypicallyadaptedforlifeinsaturatedsoilconditions.Wetlandsgenerallyinclude swamps,marshes, bogs, andsimilar areas. (Ordinance 2005-04,sec.III, adopted 3/21/05; 2006Code, ch.11,sec. 6.02) Sec. 3.14.003Penalty Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersontoviolateanyprovisionofthisarticle,andanyperson violatingorfailingtocomplywithanyprovisionofthisarticleshallbefined,uponconviction, notlessthanonedollar($1.00)normorethanfivehundreddollars($500.00),andaseparate offenseshallbedeemedcommitteduponeachdayorpartofadayduringoronwhichaviolation occursorcontinues.(Ordinance2005-04,sec.XIV,adopted3/21/05;2006Code,ch.11,sec. 6.09) 3-181 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations Sec. 3.14.004Administration andenforcement (a)Townresponsibilities. (1)Authority. (A)Thetownmanagerordesigneeisauthorizedtoadminister,implement,and enforcetheprovisionsoftheCFRandallotherapplicablefederal,stateand locallaws,includingbutnotlimitedtoalladministrativeguidelines, regulations, andinterpretations ofthisarticle. (B)Thetownshalladminister,implement,andenforcetheprovisionsofthis article.Anypowersgrantedor dutiesimposed uponthedesignatedofficialmay be delegatedinwriting bythe designated officialtopersonsor entities actingin thebeneficialinterestof orinthe employ ofthetown. (2)Inspections. (A)Inspectionprogramsmaybeestablishedonanyreasonablebasis,includingbut notlimitedtoroutineinspections,randominspections,inspectionsbasedupon complaintsorothernoticeofpossibleviolations,inspectionofdrainagebasins orareasidentifiedashigherthantypicalsourcesofsedimentorother contaminantsorpollutants,inspectionsofbusinessesorindustriesofatype associatedwithhigherthanusualdischargesofcontaminantsorpollutantsor withdischargesofatypewhicharemorelikelythanthetypicaldischargeto causeviolationsofstateorfederalwaterorsedimentqualitystandardsorthe NPDESstormwaterpermit,andjointinspectionswithotheragencies inspectingunderenvironmentalorsafetylaws.Inspectionsmayinclude,but arenotlimitedto,reviewingmaintenanceandrepairrecords,sampling discharges,surfacewater,groundwater,andmaterialorwaterindrainage controlfacilities,andevaluatingtheconditionofdrainagecontrolfacilitiesand otherstormwatertreatment practices. (B)Allinspectionsofthestormwatermanagementfacilityshallbedocumented andwrittenreports preparedthat containthefollowinginformation: (i)The date andlocationoftheinspection; (ii)Whetherconstructionisincompliancewiththeapprovedstormwater pollutionpreventionplan; (iii)Variationsfromtheapproved constructionspecifications; (iv)Anyviolationsthatexist. (C)Ifanyviolationsarefound,thepersonshallbenotifiedinwritingofthenature oftheviolationandtherequiredcorrectiveactions.Noaddedworkshall proceeduntilanyviolationsarecorrectedandallworkpreviouslycompleted hasreceived approval bythetown. 3-182 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations (3)Rightofentryforinspection.Whenanynewdrainagecontrolfacilityisinstalledon privateproperty,orwhenanynewconnectionismadebetweenprivatepropertyand apublicdrainagecontrolsystem,sanitarysewerorcombinedsewer,theproperty ownershallgranttothetowntherightto enterthe property atreasonabletimes and in areasonablemannerforthepurposeofinspection.Thisincludestherighttoentera propertywhenithasareasonablebasistobelievethataviolationofthisarticleis occurringorhasoccurred,andtoenterwhennecessaryforabatementofapublic nuisanceorcorrection ofa violationofthis article. (b)Disclaimer;responsibilityto obtainotherregulatory permits. (1)Thestandardssetforthhereinandpromulgatedpursuanttothisarticleareminimum standards;therefore,thisarticledoesnotintendnorimplythatcompliancebyany personwillensurethattherewillbenocontamination,pollution,norunauthorized discharge of pollutants. (2)Itshallbetheresponsibilityofallpersonssubjecttothisarticletosecureallother regulatorypermitsassociatedwithdevelopmentaldrainageimprovements.These includebutarenotlimitedtoU.S.CorpsofEngineers404permits,statecommission onenvironmentalqualitypermits,andU.S.EnvironmentalProtectionAgency dischargepermits.Suchpersonshallnotifythetowninadvancebeforethe commencement of construction. (c)Enforcement andpenalties. (1)Violations.Itshall be an offensefor any personsubjecttothisarticletoviolateany of therequirements ofthisarticle,including, but notlimitedto,thefollowing: (A)Conductinganyland-disturbingorconstructionactivitywithoutanapproved erosioncontrol planforthelocationwheretheviolation occurred. (B)Failingtoinstallerosioncontroldevicesortomaintainerosioncontroldevices throughoutthedurationofland-disturbingactivities,incompliancewiththe approvederosioncontrol planforthelocationwheretheviolation occurred. (C)Failingtoremoveoff-sitesedimentationthatisadirectresultofland- disturbingactivitieswheresuchoff-sitesedimentationresultsfromthefailure toimplementormaintainerosioncontroldevicesasspecifiedinanapproved erosioncontrol planforthelocationwheretheviolation occurred. (D)Allowingsediment-ladenwaterresultingfrombelow-groundinstallationsto flowfrom a sitewithoutbeingtreatedthrough an erosion control device. (E)Failingtorepairdamagetoexistingerosioncontroldevices,including replacementof existinggrass orsod. (F)Failingtocomplywithanyexpressprovisionofthisarticleorofastateor federallaworregulation. 3-183 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations (2)Remedies. (A)Denialofusepermits.Anypersonwhofailstoobtainadevelopmentpermit beforebeginningconstructionisinviolationofthisarticle.Inadditiontothe penaltiesoutlinedinthisarticle,nobuildingpermit,plat,siteplan,certificate ofoccupancyorotherusepermitshallbeissuedforanyconstruction, reconstructionordevelopmentuponanylandwheresuchconstruction, reconstructionordevelopmentisnotinconformitywiththerequirementsand intentofthisarticle.Anyonewhoviolatesanyofthetermsandprovisionsof this articleshall be deniedthe usepermituntiltheviolationis corrected. (B)Injunctiverelief orother abatement proceedings.Anydevelopment activitythat iscommencedorisconductedcontrarytothisarticlemayberestrainedby injunctionorotherwise abatedin a mannerprovidedbylaw. (3)Noticeofviolation.Writtennoticeofviolationshallbegiventotheresponsible personorhisjobsiterepresentativeasidentifiedintheerosioncontrolplanforasite. Suchnoticeshallidentifythenatureoftheallegedviolationandtheactionrequired to obtain compliancewiththe approved erosion control plan. (4)Stopworkorders.Personsreceivinganoticeofviolationwillberequiredtohaltall constructionactivities.This“stopworkorder”willbeineffectuntilthetown confirmsthatthedevelopmentactivityisincomplianceandtheviolationhasbeen satisfactorilyaddressed.Failuretoaddressanoticeofviolationinatimelymanner canresultincivil,criminal,ormonetarypenaltiesinaccordancewiththe enforcementmeasures authorizedinthisarticle orotherstate orfederallaw. .Anyperson,firm,orcorporationperformingland-disturbing (5)Criminalpenalty activitiesand/orviolatinganyoftheprovisionsortermsofthisarticleandnot complyingwithinthetimeperiodsstatedinthisarticleshallbedeemedguiltyofa classCmisdemeanorand,uponconvictionthereof,besubjecttoafinenotexceeding fivehundreddollars($500.00)foreachoffense,andeachandeverydaysuch violationshallcontinueshallbe deemedto constituteaseparateoffense. .Anyviolatormayberequiredtorestorelandtoitsundisturbed (6)Restorationofland condition.Intheeventthatrestorationisnotundertakenwithinareasonabletime afternotice,thetownmaytakenecessarycorrectiveaction,thecostofwhichshall become a lien uponthe property until paid. (7)Holdsonoccupancypermits.Occupancypermitswillnotbegranteduntila correctiontoallstormwater practiceshasbeenmade and accepted bythetown. (d)Appealandwaiver procedures. (1)Appeals.Anypersonaggrievedbyadecisionofthedesignatedofficialorrequesting awaiverofanyoftheregulationsmayappealfromanyorder,requirement,decision ordeterminationofthedesignatedofficialtotheplanningandzoningcommission (commission).Theaggrievedpersonshallfileanappealinwritingwiththe commissionwithinten(10)daysfromthedateofthedecision.Ifnoresolutionofthe appealcanbereachedwiththecommission,thetowncouncilshallheartheappeal withinthirty(30) daysfromthe datereceived bythecommission. 3-184 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations (2)Waivers. (A)Waiversforanytypeofpermitorstormsewerfacilitiesshallbeissuedonly uponadeterminationthatthewaiveristheminimumnecessarytoaffordrelief consideringthefloodhazard,drainageproblemsandsoilloss.Thewaivershall beissuedonly upon meeting allthree ofthecriterialisted below: (i)Ashowing ofgood andsufficientcause; (ii)Adeterminationthatfailuretograntthewaiverwouldresultin exceptionalhardshiptotheapplicant,includinganexceptionalhardship createdbytheapplicabilityoftheeffectivedatetotheapplicationfora permit;and (iii)Adeterminationthatthegrantingofawaiverwillnotresultinadditional threatstopublicsafetyorextraordinarypublicexpense,createnuisances, causefraudonorvictimizationofthepublic,orconflictwithexisting locallaws. (B)Inconsideringwaiverrequests,thecommissionandthetowncouncilshall consideralltechnicalevaluations,allrelevantfactors,andstandardsspecified in othersectionsofthis article. (C)Uponconsiderationoftherelevantfactorsandthepurposesofthisarticle,the planningandzoningcommissionmayattachsuchconditionstothegrantingof waiversasit deems necessarytofurtherthepurposes ofthisarticle. (Ordinance2005-04,sec.IX,adopted3/21/05;2006Code,ch.11,sec.6.08;Ordinanceadopting Code) Sec. 3.14.005Illegal dischargestostorm drainagesystem (a)Offenses. (1)Apersoncommitsanoffenseifthepersonintroducesorcausestobeintroducedinto theMS4anydischargethatisnotcomposedentirelyofstormwaterinviolationof thisarticleorotherapplicablelaw.Nopersonshalldischargeorcausetobe dischargedintothemunicipalstormdrainsystemorwatercoursesanymaterials, includingbutnotlimitedtopollutantsorwaterscontaininganypollutants,thatcause orcontributetoaviolationofapplicablewaterqualitystandards,otherthan stormwater. (2)Apersoncommitsanoffenseifthepersonintroducesorcausestobeintroducedinto theMS4anyharmfulquantityofanysubstance.Thecommencement,conduct,or continuanceof anyillegaldischargetothestorm drainsystemis prohibited. 3-185 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations (b)Affirmative defenses. (1)Itisanaffirmativedefensetoanyenforcementactionforaviolationofsubsection(a) thatthedischargewascomposedentirelyofoneormoreofthefollowingcategories of discharges: (A)Adischargeauthorizedby,andinfullcompliancewith,aTPDESpermit(other thantheTPDESpermitfordischargesfromtheMS4); (B)A discharge orflowresultingfromfirefighting bythefire department; (C)Adischargeorflowoffireprotectionwaterthatdoesnotcontainoilor hazardoussubstancesormaterialsthatthefirecoderequirestobecontained andtreatedpriortodischarge,inwhichcasetreatmentadequatetoremove harmful quantities ofpollutantsmusthave occurred priortodischarge; (D)Agriculturalstormwaterrunoff; (E)Adischargeorflowfromwaterlineflushingordisinfectionthatcontainsno harmfulquantityoftotalresidualchlorine(TRC)oranyotherchemicalusedin line disinfection; (F)A discharge orflowfromlawnwatering orlandscapeirrigation; (G)A discharge orflowfrom a divertedstreamflow ornaturalspring; (H)Adischargeorflowfromuncontaminatedpumpedgroundwaterorrising groundwater; (I)Uncontaminatedgroundwaterinfiltration(asdefinedas40CFRsection 35.2005(20))totheMS4; (J)Uncontaminateddischargeorflowfromafoundationdrain,crawlspacepump, orfooting drain; (K)Adischargeorflowfromapotablewatersourcenotcontaininganyharmful substanceormaterialfromthecleaningordrainingofastoragetankorother container; (L)Adischargeorflowfromairconditioningcondensationthatisunmixedwith waterfromacoolingtower,emissionsscrubber,emissionsfilter,oranyother source of pollutant; (M)A discharge orflowfromindividualresidentialcarwashing; (N)A discharge orflowfrom a riparianhabitat orwetland; (O)Adischargeorflowfromcoldwater(orhotwaterwithpriorpermissionofthe designatedofficial)usedinstreetwashingorcosmeticcleaningthatisnot contaminatedwithanysoap,detergent,degreaser,solvent,emulsifier, dispersant,orany other harmful cleaningsubstance; 3-186 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations (P)Drainagefromaprivateresidentialswimmingpoolcontainingnoharmful quantitiesofchlorineorotherchemicals.Drainagefromswimmingpoolfilter backwashis prohibited;or (Q)Adischargeofflowofuncontaminatedstormwaterpumpedfroman excavation. (2)No affirmative defenseshall be availableif: (A)Thedischargeorflowinquestionhasbeendeterminedbythedesignated officialtobeasourceofapollutantorpollutantstothewatersoftheUnited StatesortotheMS4; (B)Written noticeofsuch determinationhasbeenprovidedtothedischarger; (C)Thedischargehascontinuedaftertheexpirationofthetimegiveninthenotice to ceasethe discharge. (c)Unlawfulconnectiontostormdrainsystem.Apersoncommitsanoffenseiftheperson connectsalineconveyingsewagetotheMS4,orallowssuchconnectiontocontinue.The construction,use,maintenanceorcontinuedexistenceofillicitconnectionstothestormdrain systemisprohibited.Thisprohibitionexpresslyincludes,withoutlimitation,illicitconnections madeinthepast,regardlessofwhethertheconnectionwaspermissibleunderlaworpractices applicableorprevailing atthetime of connection. (Ordinance 2005-04,sec.IV, adopted3/21/05;2006Code, ch.11,sec. 6.03) Sec. 3.14.006Nuisances (a)AnactualorattempteddischargetotheMS4thatviolatesthisarticleorotherapplicable lawisherebydeclaredtobeanuisanceandisprohibitedbythisarticle.Alineconveyingsewage ordesignedtoconveysewagethatisconnectedtotheMS4isdeclaredtobeanuisanceandis thereforeprohibited bythisarticle. (b)Itshallbeunlawfuland an offenseandshall constituteanuisanceforanyperson owningor havingcontrolofrealpropertywithinthetowntosufferorpermitsoil,mud,rockordebristo wash,slide,erodeorotherwisebemovedfromsaidrealpropertyontostreets,alleys,utility facilities,rights-of-way or easements.Itshall betheduty of each person owningor having control thereoftopreventsoil,mud,rockordebrisfromsuchrealpropertybeingdepositedorotherwise transportedontothestreets,alleys,utilityfacilities,rights-of-wayoreasementsofthetownandto inspectsuchpropertyandacquaintthemselveswiththeconditionsexistingandtoremedyany conditionslikely orcalculatedtoallowsoil,mud,rockor debristowash,slide,erode orotherwise betransportedontothestreets,alleys,utilityfacilities,rights-of-wayoreasements,andfailureto dososhall bedeemed criminal negligenceforthe purposeofthe offense described herein. (Ordinance 2005-04,sec.V, adopted3/21/05; 2006 Code, ch. 11,sec. 6.04) 3-187 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations Sec. 3.14.007Runofffrom construction activity (a)Applicability.Thissectionappliestoallconstructionand/orland-disturbingactivitiesthat exceedthreethousandsquarefeetinarea,eitheraloneoraspartofalargerdevelopment,inthe townoritsextraterritorialjurisdiction.Theprovisionsofthissectionshallapplytoallpersons filling,grading,excavatingorotherwiseconductingland-disturbingactivitiesorcausingdirectly ororderingland-disturbingactivitiestooccurwithinthetown,whethertheybecontractors, subcontractors,supervisors,inspectors,managers,agents,employeesorotherwise.Thissection shallapplyregardlessofwhetherapersonisrequiredtoobtainapermitfromthetowninorderto conductsuchland-disturbing or construction activity. (b)Responsibilities. (1)Allpersonsshallbeaccountableforanyerosionoftheirrealpropertyorconstruction site,whethersuchrealpropertyisownedorotherwiseunderthedirectorindirect controlofsuchperson,whentheresultofsuchactivityistheaccumulationof sediment,includingsoil,rock,mud,ordebriswhichwashes,slidesorotherwiseis movedfromtherealpropertyorconstructionsiteontodedicatedstreets,alleys,any waterways,utilityfacilities,rights-of-wayoreasementsorontootherprivate properties.Anyaccumulationordepositofsoilmaterialbeyondthelimitsofsuch premises orintownstreets, alleys or drainagefacilities or other private propertyin an amountsufficienttoconstitute a threattopublicsafety andcomfort, as determinedby thedesignatedofficial,shallconstituteaviolationofthisarticle.Thisincludesoff- sitetracking byvehicles entering and exitingthesite,paints,solvents,cleaners,wind- blowndebris,orothermaterialsassociatedwithconstructionactivityatasite. Utilizationofwetsawsoradustcollectionsystemisrequiredonallbrick/concrete cutting.Moisturecontentoftheworksiteshallbesufficientsoastonotallowerosion by air. (2)Allpersonsshallberesponsibleforallcleanupoperationsincidentaltoorrelatedto land-disturbingactivityundertheirdirectorindirectownershiporcontrol.Cleanup responsibilitiesshallinclude,withoutlimitation,leveling,establishmentofground cover,erosioncontrolandremovalofalltrashorothermaterialsnotsuitableforfill, includingthosedepositedonstreets,alleys,utilityfacilities,rights-of-wayor easements,orsuchotherremedialactionasdeterminedappropriatebythedesignated officialinorderto protectthe publicsafety and welfare. (3)Everylandownerofpremisesthroughwhichawatercoursepasses,includingsuch person’slessee,licensee,agent,orassign,shallkeepandmaintainthatpartofthe watercoursewithinthepremisesfreeoftrash,debris,excessivevegetation,andother obstaclesthatwouldpollute,contaminate,orsignificantlyretardtheflowofwater throughthewatercourse.Inaddition,suchlandownershallmaintainexisting privatelyownedstructureswithinoradjacenttoawatercoursesothatsuchstructures willnotbecomeahazardtotheuse,function,orphysicalintegrityofthewatercourse or disruptthenaturalflowofwaterthroughthewatercourse. (c)Remedialactionauthorized.Ifapersonfailsinanyrespecttofulfilltherequirementsof thisarticle,thedesignatedofficialmaygoupontheperson’spropertyandperformsuchworkas maybenecessarytofulfillsuchrequirementsandmaylevel,establishgroundcover,construct erosioncontrol,andremoveallsoil,rock,debrisandothermaterialsnotsuitableforfill, includingthosedepositedonstreets,alleys,utilityfacilities,rights-of-wayoreasements,atthe 3-188 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations person’sexpense,andchargesameagainsttheperson’sdeposit.Ifadeposithasnotbeenmade withthetown,orifthecostincurredbythetownexceedstheamountofthedeposit,thetown maybillsuchpersonfortheunpaidexpenses,andifthepersonfailstopaythetownforsuch expenseswithinthirtydaysofbeingbilledforsame,thetownshallhavetherighttoplacealien onthelandpropertywhichshallbefiledwiththecountyclerkforallamountsexpendedbythe townin excessofthedepositplusinterest atthe currentlawfulrate. (d)Permitsrequired. (1)Grading permit. (A)Nopersonshallundertakeanyland-disturbingactivityforanareathatexceeds fivethousandsquarefeetwithoutfirstobtainingagradingpermitfromthe town.Nolandownershallknowinglypermitanotherpersontofill,grade, excavateorotherwisedisturbthesurfaceofrealpropertywithinthetown withoutfirsthavingsecured a permitfromthetown. (B)Nograding permitisrequiredforthefollowing activities: (i)Anyemergencyactivitythatisimmediatelynecessaryfortheprotection oflife, property, ornaturalresources;or (ii)Existingnurseryandagriculturaloperationsconductedasapermitted main or accessory use. (2)Stormwaterpollutionprevention anderosion controlplans;TPDESpermit. (A)Plansrequired.Nopersonshallbegrantedagradingpermitforaland- disturbingactivitythatwouldrequiretheuncoveringoffivethousandormore squarefeetwithouttheapprovalofeitheranerosioncontrolplanand/or stormwaterpollutionpreventionplanasdeterminednecessarybythe designatedofficial\[or\] bythetown. .Ataminimum, (B)Inspectionsofstormwaterpollutionpreventionplanmeasures suchinspectionsshallbedoneweeklybythedeveloper,orthedeveloper’s designatedrepresentative,andwithintwenty-four(24)hoursaftereverystorm orsnowmelteventlargeenoughtoresultinrunofffromthesite (approximately0.25inchesormoreintwenty-four(24)hours).Ataminimum, theseinspectionsshallbedoneduringactiveconstruction,andallinspections shall belogged/recordedintotheplan. .Apersonperformingland-disturbingactivitiesto (C)SubmissionofNOItotown includeconstructionprojectsthatdisturbfive(5)ormoreacresisrequiredto haveaTPDESpermittodischargestormwaterassociatedwithconstruction activityandsuchpersonshallsubmita copyofthenoticeofintent(NOI)tothe 3-189 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations townatthesametimethepersonsubmitstheoriginalNOItoTCEQ.Thecopy oftheNOImay be deliveredtothetown,eitherinperson or bymailingitto: TownofTrophyClub CommunityDevelopmentDepartment Notice ofIntenttoDischarge Stormwater 100TrophyClubDrive TrophyClub,Texas76262 (D)Submissionofsitenoticetotown.Apersonperformingland-disturbing activitiestoinclude constructionprojectsthatwilldisturbone(1)ormoreacres butlessthanfive(5)acres,includingthelargercommonplanofdevelopment, isrequiredtohaveaTPDESpermittodischargestormwaterassociatedwith suchland-disturbingactivityandconstructionandshallsubmitacopyofthe sitenoticetothetownatthesametimesuchpersoncompletesandpostssaid sitenoticeattheconstructionsite.Thecopyofthesitenoticemaybedelivered tothetown,eitherin person or bymailingitto: TownofTrophyClub CommunityDevelopmentDepartment SiteNoticetoDischarge Stormwater 100TrophyClubDrive TrophyClub,Texas76262 (Ordinance2005-04,sec.VI,adopted3/21/05;2006Code,ch.11,sec.6.05;Ordinance2009-13, sec.II, adopted6/1/09;Ordinance 2011-11 adopted4/4/11) Sec. 3.14.008Stormwater pollutionprevention and erosion control (a)Constructionorland-disturbingactivitiesaspartofsubdivisionproject.Inadditiontothe otherrequirementsofthisarticle,whenconstructionorland-disturbingactivitiesareconductedas part ofasubdivisionproject,thefollowingshallapply: (1)Erosioncontrolplanrequired;depositrequired.Priortoapprovalofthegrading permit,thepersonmakingapplicationforsuchpermitshallsubmitanerosioncontrol planforapprovalbythetownandshallpayanerosioncontroldeposittothetownin anamountestablishedbythetowncouncil.Thedepositshallbepostedtoensure implementationandcontinuedmaintenanceofthetown-approvederosioncontrol planforthedevelopmentasrequiredbythisarticle.Noinspectionofanytypemay beperformedonaprojectorportionthereofuntiltheresponsiblepartyimplementsa town-approved erosioncontrol plan. (2)Installationandmaintenanceoferosioncontroldevices.Permanenterosioncontrol devices,and,whenapplicable,temporaryerosioncontroldevices,asspecifiedinthe approvederosioncontrolplan,shallbeproperlyinstalledandmaintainedpriorto finalacceptanceofasubdivision.Thelandownerforsuchsubdivisionshallcontinue tomaintainalltemporaryerosioncontroldevicesuntilpermanenterosioncontrolhas beenestablishedonallthoselotswithinthesubdivisionforwhichabuildingpermit has not beenissued. 3-190 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations (3)Transferofpropertybydeveloper.Ifthelandownersellsallofthelotsina subdivision,thatpurchaserbecomestheresponsiblepartyforthesubdivision,is liableforcompliancewiththisarticleandforviolationsofthisarticle,andshallpost anerosioncontroldepositasrequiredbythisarticle.Thebalanceremaininginthe originalaccountshallbereleasedasprovidedhereinuponthesubmissionofwritten proofoftransferoflotsoranewerosioncontroldepositbythepurchaser.As requiredbythisarticle,thenewlandownershallpostanerosioncontroldepositwith thetown. (4)Notice ofnoncompliance;stopwork order; deductionsfrom deposit. (A)Thetownwillinspecttheerosioncontroldeviceslocatedatasitefor compliancewiththeapprovederosioncontrolplan.Ifalandownerfailsto implementormaintainerosioncontroldevicesasspecifiedintheapproved erosioncontrolplan,thetownshallprovidesuchpersonwithwrittennoticeof noncomplianceidentifyingthenatureofthenoncompliance.Suchnoticeshall alsoinformthepersonofthecircumstancesunderwhichadeductionfromhis depositaccountwillbemadeandthetimeframeforthefilingofanappealof suchactionbytown.Thepersonshallhavetwenty-four(24)hourstobringhis erosioncontroldevicesintocompliancewiththeapprovederosioncontrolplan forthesitetowhichnoticeofnoncompliancewasissued.Correctionshall includesedimentcleanup,erosioncontroldevicerepair,erosioncontroldevice maintenanceand/orinstallationofadditionalerosioncontroldevicestoprevent reoccurrenceoftheviolation.Thetwenty-four(24)hourcureperiodmaybe extendedforinclementweatherorotherfactorsatthediscretionofthe designatedofficial. (B)Attheendofthetwenty-four(24)hourcureperiod,townshallreinspectthe siteandshalldeductareinspectionfeeassetbythetowncouncilfromthe person’serosioncontroldepositaccount.If,atthetimeofsuchreinspection, theerosioncontroldevicesatthesitehavenotbeenbroughtintocompliance withtheapprovederosioncontrolplan,thetownmayissueastopworkorder foreachviolationofthisarticle.Alldeductionsfromaperson’serosioncontrol depositaccountmay be appealed asprovidedinthisarticle. (5)Refundof deposit. (A)Upondeterminationbythe designatedofficialthatnofurther hazardoferosion, silting,ordebrisbeingdepositedonstreets,alleys,utilityfacilities,rights-of- wayoreasementsexistsbyreasonoftheconditionoflandforwhichadeposit ismade,somuchofsuchdepositthatisnotrequiredtoreimbursethetownfor theexpenseofremovalofsoil,mud,rock,anddebrisfromitsstreets,alleys, utilityfacilities,rights-of-wayoreasementsbyreasonofworkperformedon suchlandshallberefunded.Thereasonablechargeofsuchremovalbythe townshall be billedtothe depositor. (B)Uponthesaleofalotorlotsbyalandownerwhohasanerosioncontrol deposit,thetownshallrefundapro-rataportionoftheerosioncontroldeposit lessanyamountfor costsincurred bythetowninenforcingtherequirementsof this articlewithregardtothelot orlotssold. 3-191 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations (6)Interestondeposit.Erosioncontroldepositspostedpursuanttotherequirementsof this articleshall not accrueinterest. (b)Land-disturbingactivitiesassociatedwithconstructiononsingleresidentiallot.Whenland- disturbingactivitiesareconductedonaresidentiallotforwhichabuildingpermitmustbeissued, thepersontowhomthe building permitisissuedshallcomplywiththefollowing: (1)Erosioncontrol plan.Priortoapprovalofabuildingpermitforaresidentiallotbythe town,thepersonobtainingthebuildingpermitshallsubmitanerosioncontrolplan forapprovalbythetown.Noinspectionmaybeperformedonaprojectuntilatown- approvederosioncontrol planisimplemented. (2)Noticeofnoncompliance;stopworkorder;issuanceofcitation.Thetownshall inspecttheerosioncontroldeviceslocatedatasiteforcompliancewiththeapproved erosioncontrolplansubmittedforsuchsite.Ifapersonfailstoimplementor maintainerosioncontroldevicesasspecifiedintheapprovederosioncontrolplan, thetownshallprovidesuchpersonwithwrittennoticeofnoncomplianceidentifying thenatureofsuchnoncompliance.Suchpersonshallhavetwenty-four(24)hoursto bringtheerosioncontroldevicesintocompliancewiththeintentoftheapproved erosioncontrolplanforthesitewheretheviolationoccurred.Modificationstothe approvederosioncontrolplanmayberequiredtomaintainallsedimenton-site. Correctionshallinclude,withoutlimitation,sedimentcleanup,erosioncontroldevice repair,erosioncontroldevicemaintenance,and/orinstallationofadditionalerosion controldevicestopreventreoccurrenceoftheviolation.Thetwenty-four(24)hour cureperiodmaybeextendedforinclementweatherorotherfactorsatthediscretion ofthedesignatedofficial.Iftheintentoftheapprovedcontrolplan(maintaining sedimenton-site)isnotmet,thensuchpersonshalltakeactionwithintwenty-four (24)hourstocontrolsoilerodingfromthesiteandcleanupanysedimentandshall haveone(1)weektosubmitanewerosioncontrolplan.Workmaycontinueduring thereviewperiod.Implementationofthisplanwillberequiredwithintwenty-four (24)hoursofplanapprovalbythedesignatedofficial.Ifnoplanissubmittedwithin oneweek,thenconstructionactivitiesshallbehalteduntilanewplanissubmitted andapproved.Attheendofthetwenty-four(24)hourcureperiod,thetownshall reinspectthesiteandmayassessareinspectionfee.If,atthetimeofsuch reinspection,theerosioncontroldevicesatthesitehavenotbeenbroughtinto compliancewiththeapprovederosioncontrolplan,thetownmayissueastopwork orderandissueacitationforeachviolationofthetown’serosioncontrol requirements.Whenastopworkorderhasbeenissued,areinspectionfeeshallbe assessed.Toobtainareinspectionforremovalofthestopworkorder,arequestmust besubmittedand areinspectionfee asset bythetowncouncilshall bepaid. . (c)Stormwaterpollutionprevention anderosion controlplan (1)Generally.Stormwaterpollutionpreventionplansshallbepreparedinaccordance withtherequirementsofthe“iSWMDesignManualforConstructionActivities,” NorthCentralTexas,latestedition,aspublishedbytheNorthCentralTexasCouncil ofGovernments.Eacherosioncontrolplanrequiredbythisarticleshallclearly identifyallerosionandsedimentcontrolmeasurestobeinstalledandmaintained throughoutthedurationoftheprojectforwhichthatplanissubmitted.Cutandfill slopesshallbenogreaterthan2:1,exceptasapprovedbythetowntomeetother communityorenvironmentalobjectives.Apersonshallinstallandmaintainerosion 3-192 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations controldevicesinaccordancewiththetown-approvederosioncontrolplanas required bythis article. (2)Modifications.Modificationstoaplanmaybeauthorizedbythetownbywritten authorizationtotheperson, and mayinclude: (A)Majoramendmentsoftheerosionandsedimentcontrolplansubmittedtothe town;and/or (B)Fieldmodifications ofaminor nature. (3)Off-siteborrow,spoilandstagingareas.Whereapplicable,off-siteborrowareas, spoilareasandconstructionstagingareasshallbeconsideredaspartoftheproject siteandincludedaspartofthedisturbedlandareaandshallbesubjecttothe regulations ofthisarticle. (4)Relatedlandareas.Theerosioncontrolrequirementsofthisarticleshallapplytoall relatedlandareas.Additionally,whenland-disturbingactivityoccursonpremises,all disturbedlandareasrelatedtothepremisesshallhavepermanenterosioncontrol measuresestablishedbeforefinaloccupancyofstructureslocatedthereonorfinal acceptanceofthesubdivisionmaybeobtained.Thissectionapplieswhetherornota building permitisrequired. (5)Below-groundinstallations.Alldischargesresultingfrombelow-groundinstallations shallbepassedthroughtown-approvederosioncontroldevicesorremovedfromthe siteforproper disposal. (6)Erosioncontrolplanimplementationandcompliance.Eachpersonshallimplement andmaintaintheerosioncontrolmeasuresshownonhisapprovederosioncontrol planinordertominimizeerosionandthetransportofsilt,earth,topsoil,etc.,by waterrunofforconstructionactivities,beyondthelimitsoftheperson’ssiteonto townstreets,drainageeasements,drainagefacilities,stormdrainsorothertown property priortobeginninganyland-disturbing activity. . (7)Generalguidelinesforerosion controlplans;implementation (A)Maximum useshall be made ofvegetationtominimizesoilloss. (B)Naturalvegetationshouldberetainedwhereverpossible. (C)Whereinadequatenaturalvegetationexists,orwhereitbecomesnecessaryto removeexistingnaturalvegetation,temporarycontrolsshouldbeinstalled promptlytominimizesoillossandensurethaterosionandsedimentationdoes not occur. (D)Clearing,exceptthatnecessarytoestablishsedimentcontroldevices,shallnot beginuntilallsedimentcontroldeviceshavebeeninstalledandhavebeen stabilized. (E)Whereverpossibleduringconstruction,erosioncontrolsshouldbeusedon hillsidestoslowdrainageflowrate. 3-193 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations (F)Erosioncontrolelementsshouldbeimplementedassoonaspracticalinthe development process. (G)Wasteordisposalareasandconstructionroadsshouldbelocatedand constructedinamannerthatwillminimizetheamountofsedimententering streams. (H)Frequentfordingoflivestreamswillnotbepermitted;therefore,temporary bridgesorotherstructuresshallbeusedwhereveranappreciablenumberof stream crossings are necessary. (I)Whenworkareasormaterialsourcesarelocatedinoradjacenttolivestreams, suchareasshallbeseparatedfromthestreambyadikeorotherbarriertokeep sedimentfromenteringaflowingstream.Careshallbetakenduringthe constructionandremovalofsuchbarrierstominimizethesedimenttransport intoastream. (J)Shouldpreventativemeasuresfailtofunctioneffectively,apersonshallact immediatelytobringtheerosionand/orsiltationofpremisesunderhis ownershiporcontrolundercontrolbywhateveradditionalmeansare necessary. (K)Erosioncontroldevicesshallbeplacedtotrapanylossesfromstockpiled topsoil. (L)Theselectionandtimingoftheinstallationoferosioncontrolsshallbebased uponweatherandseasonalconditionsthatcouldmakecertaincontrolsnot practicable. (M)Vegetationusedforvegetativecovershallbesuitableforlocalsoil andweather conditions.GroundcoverplantsshallcomplywithlistingsfromtheTexas AgriculturalExtensionServiceforNorthCentralTexas. (N)Runoffshallbediverted awayfrom constructionareasasmuch as possible. (O)Strippingofvegetationfromprojectsitesshallbephasedsoastoexposethe minimumamountofareatosoilerosionfortheshortestpossibleperiodof time. Phasingshallalso considerthevaryingrequirementsof an erosion control planatdifferentstagesofconstruction.Phasingshallberequiredonallsites disturbinggreaterthanthirtyacres,withthesizeofeachphasetobe establishedatplanreviewandasapprovedbythetownasdetermined appropriate bythetown engineer. (P)Developers,builders,orownersofpropertyshallinstallallutilities,including franchisedutilities,beforefinalacceptanceofasubdivision,propertyand/or structure.Finalacceptancewillalsobecontingentuponhavingallnecessary erosioncontrolmeasuresinstalledtominimizeoff-sitesediment.Asitemaybe acceptedwithouterosioncontrolmeasuresifperennialvegetativecoveris activelygrowing, atthe discretion ofthetown’s designatedofficial. 3-194 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations (Q)Siltfencinginplacelongerthansixty(60)daysandsiltfencingplacedon slopesshall be wire-backed. (8)Erosion controlrequirementsshallincludethefollowing: (A)Stabilizationrequirements.Anyareaoflandfromwhichthenaturalvegetative coverhasbeeneitherpartiallyorwhollyclearedorremovedbydevelopment activitiesshallberevegetatedwithinfourteen(14)daysfromthesubstantial completion ofsuchclearing and construction.Thefollowing criteriashallapply torevegetationefforts: (i)Reseedingmustbedonewithanannualorperennialcovercrop accompaniedbyplacementofstrawmulchoritsequivalentofsufficient coveragetocontrolerosionuntilsuchtimeasthecovercropis established overninety percent(90%)oftheseededarea. (ii)Replantingwithnativewoodyandherbaceousvegetationmustbe accompaniedbyplacementofstrawmulchoritsequivalentofsufficient coveragetocontrolerosionuntiltheplantingsareestablishedandare capableof controlling erosion. (iii)Anyareaofrevegetationmustexhibitsurvivalofaminimumofseventy- fivepercent(75%)ofthecovercropthroughouttheyearimmediately followingrevegetation.Revegetationmustberepeatedinsuccessive yearsuntiltheminimumseventy-fivepercent(75%)survivalforone(1) yearisachieved. (B)Specialtechniquesthatmeetthedesigncriteriaoutlinedinthe“DesignManual forConstruction”publishedbytheNorthCentralTexasCouncilof Governmentsonsteepslopesorindrainagewaysshallbeusedtoensure stabilization. (C)Soilstockpilesmust be stabilized orcoveredattheendof eachworkday. (D)Theentiresitemustbestabilized,usingaheavymulchlayeroranothermethod thatdoesnotrequiregerminationtocontrolerosion,atthecloseofthe constructionseason. (E)Techniquesshallbeemployedtopreventtheblowingofdustorsedimentfrom thesite. (F)Techniquesthatdivertuplandrunoffpast disturbedslopesshall beemployed. (9)Sediment controlrequirementsshallinclude: (A)Settling basins,sedimenttraps,ortanks and perimetercontrols. (B)Settlingbasinsthataredesignedinamannerthatallowsadaptationtoprovide long-termstormwatermanagement,ifrequired bythetown. 3-195 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations (C)Protectionforadjacentpropertiesbytheuseofavegetatedbufferstripin combinationwith perimeter controls. (10)Waterway and watercourseprotectionrequirementsshallinclude: (A)Atemporarystreamcrossinginstalledandapprovedbythetownifawet watercoursewill becrossedregularly during construction. (B)Stabilizationofthewatercoursechannelbefore,during,andafteranyin- channelwork. (C)Stabilizationadequatetopreventerosionlocatedattheoutletsofallpipesand paved channels. (D)Restrictclearingwithintwenty-five(25)feetofwaterways. (11)Constructionsiteaccessrequirementsshallinclude: (A)Atemporary accessroadprovided atallsites. (B)Othermeasuresrequiredbythetowninordertoensurethatconstruction vehicles do nottracksediment ontopublicstreetsorwashedintostorm drains. (12)Erosionhazardsetbacks.Erosionhazardsetbackdeterminationswillbemadefor everystreaminwhichnaturalchannelsaretobepreserved.Naturalchannelbanks willbeprotectedbyuseofthedeterminedsetbacksunlessaplantostabilizeand protectstream banksis approved bythe designatedofficial. (d)Certificatedtelecommunicationprovidersandfranchisedutilitycompanies.Subjecttothe termsofitsfranchiseagreementwiththetown,includingbutnotlimitedtotermsregarding permits,acertificatedtelecommunicationproviderandafranchisedutilitycompany(hereinafter collectivelyreferredtoas“utility”)engaginginland-disturbingactivitieswithinthetownshall complywiththefollowing: (1)Erosioncontrolplan.Priortobeginninganyland-disturbingactivityoruponthe effectivedateofthisarticle,anerosioncontrolplanshallbesubmittedforapproval bythetown. (2)Notice ofnoncompliance;stopwork order;issuanceof citation. (A)Thetown designated officialshallinspecttheerosion control deviceslocatedat asiteforcompliancewiththeapprovederosioncontrolplansubmittedforsuch site.Ifautilityfailstoimplementormaintainerosioncontroldevicesas specifiedintheapprovederosioncontrolplan,thetownshallprovidesuch partywithwrittennoticeofnoncomplianceidentifyingthenatureofsuch noncompliance.Theutilityshallhavetwenty-four(24)hourstobringits erosioncontroldevice(s)intocompliancewiththeapprovederosioncontrol planforthesitewheretheviolationoccurred.Correctionshallinclude sedimentcleanup,erosioncontroldevicerepair,anderosioncontroldevice maintenance.Thetwenty-four(24)hourcureperiodmaybeextendedfor inclementweather orotherfactorsatthe discretionoftheinspector. 3-196 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter3:Building Regulations (B)Attheendofthetwenty-four(24) hourcureperiod,thetownshallreinspectthe site.If,atthetimeofsuchreinspection,theerosioncontroldevicesatthesite havenotbeenbroughtintocompliancewiththeapprovederosioncontrolplan, thetownmayissueastopworkorderandissueacitationforeachviolationof theapprovederosioncontrolplanforsaidsite.Toobtainareinspectionfor removalofthestopworkorder,arequestforreinspectionmustbesubmitted alongwith payment of areinspectionfeeasset bythetown council. (e)Removaloferosioncontroldevices.Uponfinaloccupancyoruponestablishingpermanent groundcoveronalot,alltemporaryerosioncontroldevicesshallberemoved.Failuretodoso shall beaviolationofthis article. (Ordinance 2005-04,sec.VII, adopted3/21/05;2006Code, ch.11,sec. 6.06) Sec. 3.14.009Maintenanceof controldevices; records (a)Maintenance oferosion andsedimentcontrol devices. (1)Allpersonssubjecttotherequirementsofthisarticleshallmaintaintherequired erosionandsedimentcontroldevicesinacleanandoperationalstate.Suchperson shallinspecteacherosionandsedimentcontroldeviceaftereachrainfalleventthat exceedsone-halfinch(1/2")intwenty-four(24)hours,oreveryfourteen(14) calendardays,whicheveroccursfirst.Suchpersonshallrepair,replace,orremove sedimentas necessary. (2)Suchpersonshallalsocomplywithanymaintenanceorrepairdirectivegivenbythe town’sinspector.Failuretocomplywithatowndirectivemayresultindeductions fromtheerosioncontroldepositaccountorstopworkordersasprovidedbythis article. .Personsresponsiblefortheoperationofastormwatermanagementfacilityshall (b)Records makerecordsoftheinstallationandrepairs,andshallretaintherecordsforatleasttwo(2)years. Theserecordsshallbemadeavailabletothetownduringinspectionofthefacilityandatother reasonabletimes uponrequest. (Ordinance 2005-04,sec.VIII, adopted3/21/05; 2006Code, ch. 11,sec. 6.07) 3-197 CHAPTER4 BUSINESSREGULATIONS ARTICLE 4.01 GENERAL PROVISIONS.................................................................................4-7 Sec. 4.01.001Firearms dealers.....................................................................................4-7 ARTICLE 4.02 ALARM SYSTEMS...........................................................................................4-7 Division1.Generally.................................................................................................................4-7 Sec. 4.02.001Disclaimer.............................................................................................4-7 Sec. 4.02.002Definitions.............................................................................................4-7 Sec. 4.02.003Offenses; penalty...................................................................................4-8 Sec. 4.02.004Applicabilitytogovernment bodies......................................................4-9 Sec. 4.02.005Proper operation and maintenance;dutiesof permittee........................4-9 Sec. 4.02.006Manualreset..........................................................................................4-9 Sec. 4.02.007Use ofrelayingintermediary...............................................................4-10 Sec. 4.02.008Alarmreporting...................................................................................4-10 Sec. 4.02.009Records ofalarm businesses................................................................4-10 Sec. 4.02.010Automaticdialing prohibited...............................................................4-10 Sec. 4.02.011Operatinginstructionsto bemaintainedatalarmsite.........................4-10 Sec. 4.02.012Dispatchrecords..................................................................................4-11 Sec. 4.02.013System performancereviews...............................................................4-11 Sec. 4.02.014False alarmservicefees.......................................................................4-11 Sec. 4.02.015Responsibilityfor acts byagents.........................................................4-12 Division2. Permit....................................................................................................................4-12 Sec. 4.02.041Required; application;issuance...........................................................4-12 Sec. 4.02.042Duration;transfer.................................................................................4-13 Sec. 4.02.043Groundsforrevocation........................................................................4-13 Sec. 4.02.044Appeals................................................................................................4-14 Sec. 4.02.045Forfeiture offeeuponrevocationof permit........................................4-14 Sec. 4.02.046Reapplicationafterrevocation.............................................................4-14 ARTICLE 4.03 PEDDLERSAND SOLICITORS....................................................................4-15 Division1.Generally...............................................................................................................4-15 Sec. 4.03.001Definitions...........................................................................................4-15 Sec. 4.03.002Penalty.................................................................................................4-16 Sec. 4.03.003Hours and days ofoperation................................................................4-17 Sec. 4.03.004Do-not-solicit/noknocklist.................................................................4-17 Division2.Commercial Solicitation.......................................................................................4-18 Sec. 4.03.031Permitrequired....................................................................................4-18 Sec. 4.03.032Exceptions...........................................................................................4-18 Sec. 4.03.033Applicationforpermit.........................................................................4-18 Sec. 4.03.034Issuance ofpermit;bond.....................................................................4-19 Sec. 4.03.035Identificationcards;possessionanddisplay ofidentification card and permit..........................................................................................4-20 Sec. 4.03.036Appeals................................................................................................4-21 Sec. 4.03.037Prohibitedconduct...............................................................................4-21 4-1 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter4:Business Regulations Sec. 4.03.038Saleoffresh orfrozenmeats orseafood.............................................4-21 Sec. 4.03.039Soliciting on street orpublic property.................................................4-22 Sec. 4.03.040Supervisionof childsolicitors.............................................................4-23 Division3.Charitable Solicitation..........................................................................................4-24 Sec. 4.03.071Permitrequired; possession and display..............................................4-24 Sec. 4.03.072Exceptions...........................................................................................4-24 Sec. 4.03.073Applicationforpermit.........................................................................4-24 Sec. 4.03.074Issuance ofpermit;duration;renewal.................................................4-26 Sec. 4.03.075Appeals................................................................................................4-26 Sec. 4.03.076Responsibility ofpermitteeforacts ofpersonssoliciting...................4-27 Sec. 4.03.077Prohibitedmethods ofsolicitation.......................................................4-27 Division4.Religious Solicitation............................................................................................4-28 Sec. 4.03.101Registrationrequired...........................................................................4-28 Sec. 4.03.102Registrationinformation;duration......................................................4-28 Sec. 4.03.103Proofofregistration.............................................................................4-28 Sec. 4.03.104Prohibitedmethods ofsolicitation.......................................................4-29 ARTICLE 4.04 SEXUALLYORIENTEDBUSINESSES........................................................4-30 Division1.Generally...............................................................................................................4-30 Sec. 4.04.001Purpose andintent...............................................................................4-30 Sec. 4.04.002Definitions...........................................................................................4-30 Sec. 4.04.003Classifications.....................................................................................4-33 Sec. 4.04.004Enforcement;penalties; defenses........................................................4-34 Sec. 4.04.005Injunctiverelief...................................................................................4-34 Sec. 4.04.006Amendments........................................................................................4-35 Division2.License..................................................................................................................4-35 Sec. 4.04.031Required; application...........................................................................4-35 Sec. 4.04.032Issuance...............................................................................................4-36 Sec. 4.04.033Fee.......................................................................................................4-38 Sec. 4.04.034Inspections...........................................................................................4-38 Sec. 4.04.035Expiration............................................................................................4-38 Sec. 4.04.036Suspension...........................................................................................4-38 Sec. 4.04.037Revocation...........................................................................................4-39 Sec. 4.04.038Appeals................................................................................................4-40 Sec. 4.04.039Transfer...............................................................................................4-40 Division3.Location................................................................................................................4-40 Sec. 4.04.061Restrictions..........................................................................................4-40 Sec. 4.04.062Exemptionfromlocationrestrictions..................................................4-41 Division4.OperationalRegulations.......................................................................................4-43 Sec. 4.04.091Additionalregulationsfornude escort agencies..................................4-43 Sec. 4.04.092Additionalregulationsfornudemodelstudios....................................4-43 Sec. 4.04.093Additionalregulationsforadulttheaters andadultmotion picture theaters...............................................................................................4-43 Sec. 4.04.094Additionalregulationsforadultmotels...............................................4-43 Sec. 4.04.095Exhibitionofsexually explicitfilms orvideos....................................4-44 Sec. 4.04.096Display ofsexually explicitmaterialtominors...................................4-45 ARTICLE 4.05 GRAVELPITSANDMININGOPERATIONS..............................................4-46 Sec. 4.05.001Penalty.................................................................................................4-46 Sec. 4.05.002Zoningregulations; permit..................................................................4-46 Sec. 4.05.003Reclamation andrestoration ofland....................................................4-46 4-2 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter4:Business Regulations ARTICLE 4.06 FOODESTABLISHMENTS...........................................................................4-46 Division1.Generally...............................................................................................................4-46 Sec. 4.06.001Adoption ofstaterules.........................................................................4-46 Sec. 4.06.002Definitions...........................................................................................4-47 Sec. 4.06.003Penalty;injunctiverelief......................................................................4-49 Sec. 4.06.004Enforcement........................................................................................4-49 Sec. 4.06.005Inspections...........................................................................................4-49 Sec. 4.06.006Examination andcondemnationoffood; procedurewhen disease issuspected........................................................................................4-51 Sec. 4.06.007Submissionandreview ofplans..........................................................4-52 Sec. 4.06.008Food protectionmanager.....................................................................4-53 Sec. 4.06.009Mobileunits.........................................................................................4-54 Division2. Permit....................................................................................................................4-55 Sec. 4.06.041Required;transfer;exemptions............................................................4-55 Sec. 4.06.042Issuance;fee; duration; offenses.........................................................4-56 Sec. 4.06.043Suspension...........................................................................................4-57 Sec. 4.06.041Revocation;appeals.............................................................................4-58 \[Nextpageis 4-7.\] 4-3 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter4:Business Regulations * ARTICLE 4.01 GENERALPROVISIONS Sec. 4.01.001Firearms dealers (a)Generally.Apersonmakingapplicationtoholdorholdinganyfederalfirearmslicenseto conduct businessinthetownshall: (1)Complywithallfederal,state,county,andlocalregulationsregardingallapplicable license applications and/orthe operationofsuchfirearm orfirearmrelated business. (2)Advisethechiefofpoliceorhisorherdesigneeofthetheftorlossofanyfirearmin thepossessionorcontrolofsuchpersonandshallsupplythemake,model,andserial number of anysuchfirearmstolenorlost. (3)Secureallfirearmsinhisorherpossessioninasecuredevicedesignedforthe purpose ofstoringfirearms. (b)Storageofblackorsmokelesspowder.Nopersonholdinganyfederalfirearmslicenseto conduct businessinthetownshallstoreblack orsmokeless powderforretailsale. (Ordinance 2011-21,sec.2(5.03), adopted 6/6/11) † ARTICLE 4.02 ALARM SYSTEMS Division 1. Generally Sec. 4.02.001Disclaimer (a)Thepermitrequirementsandregulationssetforthinthisarticleinnowayconstitutean endorsementofanybusinessoroftheconceptofalarmsystemsasapositiveaidtolaw enforcement,anddonotobligatethetownemergencypersonneltorespondinanymannertoany notificationasaresultof asummons based onanalarmsystem. (b)Thefactofemergencypersonnelresponse(s)tooneormorealarmsystemnotificationsin nowayistobeconstruedasthepolicyofthetownortheintentofthisarticle.Theestablishment ofsuch policy bythisarticleisexpressly denied. (Ordinance92-16,sec.II,adopted5/19/92;Ordinance92-21,sec.II,adopted12/15/92;2006 Code, ch. 10,sec. 3.01) Sec. 4.02.002Definitions Alarmnotification.Acommunicationintendedtosummonemergencypersonnel,whichis designedeithertobeinitiatedpurposelybythepersonorbyanalarmsystemthatrespondstoa stimuluscharacteristic ofunauthorizedintrusion. * Charterreference– Franchises,section10.00. † Statelawreferences– Burglaralarmsystems,V.T.C.A.,LocalGovernmentCode,sec.214.191etseq.; municipalauthoritytoenactordinancesregulatingalarmsystems,V.T.C.A.,LocalGovernmentCode,sec. 233.095;PrivateSecurityAct,V.T.C.A.,OccupationsCode,ch.1702. 4-7 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter4:Business Regulations Alarmpermitholder.Apersonwhohasreceivedanalarmsystempermitasrequiredbythis article. Alarmsite.Asinglepremisesorlocation(onestreetaddress)servedbyanalarmsystemor systems.Analarmsitewillincludeamulti-unitdwellingwheretheownerofsuchdwelling providesormakesavailableanalarmsystemforhistenants.Forpurposesoftheissuanceofa permit,suchmulti-unit dwellingshall beconsideredone propertyrequiring only one permit. Alarmsystem.Adeviceorsystemthatemits,transmits,orrelaysasignalintendedtosummon,or thatwouldreasonablybeexpectedtosummon,emergencypersonnelofthetown,includingbut notlimitedtolocalalarms.Alarmsystem does notinclude: (1)An alarminstalled onamotorvehicle; (2)Anydeviceorsystemdesignedsolelytodetectorgivenoticeoffire,smokeorwater flow; (3)Analarmsystemdesignedsolelytoalerttheoccupantsofabuildingorresidence whichwillnotemitasignaleitheraudibleorvisiblefromoutsidethebuildingor residence. Alarmsystemuser.Apersonwhoownsorcontrolsthepremisesuponwhichanalarmsystemis located.Forexample,thiswouldincludearealestateagentactingonbehalfoftheownerofthe premises. Chief.Thechiefof policeofthetown,orhisrepresentative. Emergency personnel.Police personnelorfire personnelinthetown. Falsealarmnotification.Theactivationofanalarmsystemthatresultsinnotificationtotown emergencypersonnel,andresponsebyemergencypersonnelatatimewhentheresponding personnelfindnoevidenceofunauthorizedintrusion,attemptedunauthorizedintrusion,robbery, attemptedrobbery, orany otherviolationthatthealarmsystemwasintendedtoreport. Localalarm.Analarmsystemthatemitsasignalatanalarmsitethatisaudibleorvisiblefrom theexteriorof astructure. Person.Anindividual, corporation,partnership,association, organization orsimilar entity. (Ordinance92-16,sec.III,adopted5/19/92;Ordinance92-21,sec.III,adopted12/15/92;2006 Code, ch. 10,sec. 3.02) Sec. 4.02.003Offenses;penalty (a)Itshallbeunlawfultooperateanalarmsystemduringtheperiodinwhichanalarmpermit is underrevocation.Each day ofsuchoperationshallconstituteaseparate offense. (b)Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersontooperateanalarmsystemwithoutapermitorin violationofanyprovisionofsection4.02.041orforaviolationofsection4.02.014(a)and(b). Each day ofsuchoperationshall constitute a separateoffense. 4-8 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter4:Business Regulations (c)Anypersoninviolationofsubsection(a)or(b)ofthissectionshallbefined,upon conviction,notlessthanonedollar($1.00)normorethanfivehundreddollars($500.00),anda separateoffenseshallbedeemedcommitteduponeachdayduringoronwhichaviolationoccurs or continues. (Ordinance92-16,sec.XXIII,adopted5/19/92;Ordinance92-21,sec.XXIII,adopted12/15/92; 2006Code,ch. 10,sec. 3.20) Sec. 4.02.004Applicabilitytogovernment bodies TheUnitedStatesgovernment,thestate,thetownoranycountygovernmentorschooldistrict situatedwithinthecorporatelimitsofthetownshallcomplywiththerequirementsofthiscode; provided,however,thattheyshallbeexemptfromthepaymentofanyfees.(Ordinance92-16, sec.XIX, adopted 5/19/92;Ordinance 92-21,sec.XIX, adopted 12/15/92; 2006Code, ch. 10, sec. 3.19) Sec. 4.02.005Proper operationandmaintenance; dutiesof permittee (a)A permit holder oralarmsystem usershall: (1)Maintainthepremisescontaininganalarmsysteminamannerthatensuresproper operationofthealarmsystem; (2)Maintainthealarmsystemin a mannerthatwillminimizefalsealarm notifications; (3)Respondorcausearepresentativetorespondwithinareasonableperiodoftime whennotifiedbythetowntorepairorinactivateamalfunctioningalarmsystem,to provideaccesstothepremisesortoprovidesecurityforthepremises.Forpurposes ofthisarticle,itshallbearebuttablepresumptionthatmorethanthirty(30)minutes constitutes an unreasonable periodoftimetorespond; (4)Notmanuallyactivateanalarmforanyreasonotherthananoccurrenceofanevent thatthealarmsystemwasintendedtoreport. (b)Apersonincontrolofanalarmsystemshalladjustthemechanismorcausethemechanism tobeadjustedsothatanalarmsignalwillsoundfornolongerthanfifteen(15)minutesafter being activated. (Ordinance92-16,sec.VI,adopted5/19/92;Ordinance92-21,sec.VI,adopted12/15/92;2006 Code, ch. 10,sec. 3.05) Sec. 4.02.006Manualreset Apermitholderorpersonincontrolofanalarmsystemwhichhasanautomaticresettingdevice, andwhichsystemcausesthree(3)ormorealarmswithinatwenty-four(24)hourperiod,shall manuallyresetthesystem.(Ordinance92-16,sec.VII,adopted5/19/92;Ordinance92-21,sec. VII, adopted 12/15/92;2006Code, ch. 10, sec. 3.06) 4-9 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter4:Business Regulations Sec. 4.02.007Useofrelayingintermediary Apermitholderorpersonincontrolofanalarmsystemshallnotallowsignalstobereported througharelayingintermediarythatdoesnotcomplywiththerequirementsofthiscodeandany rulesandregulationspromulgatedbythechief,orisnotlicensedbythestateprivatesecurity bureau.(Ordinance92-16,sec.VIII,adopted5/19/92;Ordinance92-21,sec.VIII,adopted 12/15/92; 2006 Code,ch.10,sec.3.07) Sec. 4.02.008Alarm reporting A personwhois engagedinthe business ofrelaying alarm notificationstothetownshall: (1)Make notification by a human operator; and (2)Communicatealarmnotificationstothetowninamannerandformdesignatedbythe chief. (Ordinance92-16,sec.IX,adopted5/19/92;Ordinance92-21,sec.IX,adopted12/15/92;2006 Code, ch. 10,sec. 3.08) Sec. 4.02.009Recordsofalarm businesses (a)Apersonengagedinthebusinessofselling,leasing,installing,orotherwisedistributing alarmsystemsshallmaintainrecordsatitsplaceofbusinesswhichwillshowthenamesand addressesofpersonstowhomanalarmsystemwassold,leased,installedorotherwise distributed,aswellasthedateofsuchtransaction. (b)Said businessshallmakesaidrecords available duringregularbusinesshourstothe chiefor hisdesignatedrepresentativeforinspection.Thepurposeofthissectionistoassurethatalarm systemusersareincompliancewiththiscode,butnottoregulateinanymanneranyperson engagedinthe alarm business. (Ordinance92-16,sec.X,adopted5/19/92;Ordinance92-21,sec.X,adopted12/15/92;2006 Code, ch. 10,sec. 3.09) Sec. 4.02.010Automatic dialing prohibited Nopersonshalloperateorcausetobeoperatedanyautomaticdialingdevicewhich,when activated,usesatelephonedeviceorattachmenttoautomaticallyselectatelephonelineleading intothepolicedepartmentofthetownandthentransmitanyprerecordedmessageorsignal. (Ordinance92-16,sec.XI,adopted5/19/92;Ordinance92-21,sec.XI,adopted12/15/92;2006 Code, ch. 10,sec. 3.10) Sec. 4.02.011Operatinginstructionstobemaintainedatalarmsite Apermitholderorpersonincontrolofanalarmsystemshallmaintainateachalarmsitea completesetofwrittenoperatinginstructionsforeachalarmsystem.Specialcodes, combinations,orpasswordsshallnotbeincludedintheseinstructions.(Ordinance92-16,sec. XII, adopted 5/19/92;Ordinance92-21,sec.XII, adopted 12/15/92; 2006 Code,ch. 10, sec. 3.11) 4-10 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter4:Business Regulations Sec. 4.02.012Dispatch records (a)Emergencypersonnelrespondingtoadispatchresultingfromanalarmsystemnotification shallrecordsuchinformationasnecessarytopermitthechieftomaintainrecords,includingbut notlimitedtothefollowinginformation: (1)Identificationofthepermitholder; (2)Identificationofthealarmsite; (3)Time dispatched,arrived,and cleared; (4)Time of day, date; (5)Weather conditions;and (6)Name ofthe permit holder’srepresentative on thepremises,ifany. (b)Respondingpersonnelshallindicateonthedispatchrecordwhetherthenotificationwas caused by a falsealarm. (Ordinance92-16,sec.XIII,adopted5/19/92;Ordinance92-21,sec.XIII,adopted12/15/92; 2006Code,ch. 10,sec. 3.12) Sec. 4.02.013System performancereviews Ifthereisreasontobelievethatanalarmsystemisnotbeingusedormaintainedinthemanner thatensuresproperoperationandsuppressesfalsealarms,thechiefmayrequireaconference withanalarmpermitholderandtheindividualorassociationresponsibleformaintenanceofthe alarmsystemtoreviewcircumstancesofeachfalsealarm.Anysuchconferencewillbeheldonly afteraten(10)daynoticetothepermitholder,suchnoticetobeeffectiveonmailingtothe permitholderattheaddresslistedontheapplication.(Ordinance92-16,sec.XIV,adopted 5/19/92;Ordinance 92-21,sec.XIV, adopted12/15/92; 2006 Code, ch. 10, sec. 3.13) Sec. 4.02.014Falsealarmservicefees (a)Exceptasprovidedinsubsections(b)and(c),theholderofanalarmpermitshallpaya servicefeeintheamountestablishedbythefeescheduleforeachfalsealarmnotificationemitted fromanalarmsitethatisinexcessoffive(5)falsealarmsduringthetwelve(12)months immediatelyfollowingthe dateofissuanceofthepermitandeachsucceedingtwelve(12)months thereafter. (b)Theholderofanalarmpermitforamultifamilydwellingissuedasoneprotectedproperty shallpayaservicefeeintheamountestablishedbythefeescheduleforeachfalsealarm notificationemittedfromsaidalarmsitethatisinexcessoften(10)falsealarmsduringthe twelve(12)monthsimmediatelyfollowingthedateofissuanceofthe permit and eachsucceeding twelve(12)monthsthereafter. 4-11 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter4:Business Regulations (c)Ifapersonnotifiesthechiefandappliesforanalarmpermitbeforetheinstallationof anew alarmsystem,noservicefeewillbeassessedduringthefirstfifteen(15)daysafterinstallation, andfalsealarmnotificationsduringthatperiodwillnotbecountedindeterminingwhenaservice feewill beassessed. (Ordinance92-16,sec.XV,adopted5/19/92;Ordinance92-21,sec.XV,adopted12/15/92;2006 Code, ch. 10,sec. 3.14;Ordinance adoptingCode) Sec. 4.02.015Responsibilityfor acts byagents Inadditiontoprohibitingorrequiringcertain conduct ofindividuals,itistheintentofthis codeto holdacorporation,partnershiporotherassociationcriminallyresponsibleforactsoromissions performed by an agent acting on behalf ofthecorporation, partnership orotherassociation,within thescopeofhisemployment.(Ordinance92-16,sec.XVII,adopted5/19/92;Ordinance92-21, sec.XVII, adopted 12/15/92; 2006Code,ch. 10,sec. 3.16(C)) Secs. 4.02.016–4.02.040Reserved Division 2.Permit Sec. 4.02.041Required; application;issuance (a)Nopersonshalloperate,causetobeoperated,orpermittheoperationofanalarmsystem unlessavalidpermithasbeenissuedbythetownforsuchsystem.Thisrequirementisapplicable tothe personincontrol ofthe propertywhichthealarmsystemis designedtoprotect. (b)An alarmsystem user orhis agentshall obtain a permitfor eachalarmsite. (c)Uponreceiptofacompletedapplicationform,thepermittingdepartmentshallissuean alarmpermittotheapplicantunlesstheapplicanthasfailedtopayaservicefeeassessedunder section4.02.014orhashadanalarmpermitforthealarmsiterevoked,andtheviolationcausing therevocationhas notbeen corrected. (d)Each permit applicationmust containthefollowinginformation: (1)Name,address,andtelephonenumberofthepersonwhowillbethepermitholder andberesponsibleforthepropermaintenanceandoperationofthealarmsystemand payment offees assessedunderthisarticle. (2)Thestreetaddressofthepropertyonwhichthealarmsystemistobeinstalledand operated. (3)Classificationofthealarmsite aseitherresidentialorcommercial. (4)Anybusinessnameortitleusedforthepremisesonwhichthealarmsystemistobe installedandoperated. (5)Thenameofoneotherpersontorespondtoanalarmintheeventthepermitholderis unavailable. 4-12 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter4:Business Regulations (6)Anyotherinformationrequiredbythelawenforcementagencywhichisnecessary fortheenforcementofthisarticle. (e)Anyfalsestatementofamaterialmattermadebytheapplicantforthepurposeofobtaining analarmpermitshallbesufficientcauseforrefusaltoissueapermitand/orforrevocationofa permitalreadyissued. (f)Apermitholdershallinformthetownofanychangethataltersanyinformationlistedon thepermit applicationwithinfive(5) daysofthe occurrenceofthe change. (g)Allfeesowed by an applicantmust be paidbeforea permitmay be issued orrenewed. (h)Thefeeforapermitissuedpursuanttothiscodeshallbeintheamountestablishedbythe feescheduleinappendixAtothiscodeforsingle-familyresidences and businesses. (i)Thefeeforapermitissuedpursuanttothiscodeforamultiple-familydwellingwhenthe ownerofthatdwellingprovidesormakesavailableforhistenantsalarmsystemsshallbeinthe amount established bythefeescheduleperpermittermforeachunit. (Ordinance92-16,sec.IV,adopted5/19/92;Ordinance92-21,sec.IV,adopted12/15/92;2006 Code, ch. 10,sec. 3.03;Ordinance adoptingCode) Sec. 4.02.042Duration;transfer Apermitisvalid,unlessrevoked,fromthedateofissuance.Apermitistransferabletoa purchaserofpropertywherethealarmsystemisinplaceprovidedtherearenomodifications madetothealarmsystemandanewpermitfeeispaid.(Ordinance92-16,sec.V,adopted 5/19/92;Ordinance 92-21,sec.V,adopted 12/15/92;2006Code,ch. 10,sec.3.04) Sec. 4.02.043Groundsfor revocation The chiefmayrevoke an alarm permitifhe determinesthat: (1)Thereisanyviolationofthis article; (2)Thereisafalsestatementof a materialmatterinthe applicationfor a permit; (3)Analarmsystemotherthanamultifamilydwellingsystemhasgeneratedinexcessof six(6)falsealarmsduringthetwelve(12)monthsimmediatelyfollowingthedateof issuance ofthepermitandeachsucceedingtwelve(12)monthsthereafter; (4)Amultifamilydwellingalarmsystemhasgeneratedinexcessoften(10)falsealarm notificationsduringthetwelve(12)monthsimmediatelyfollowingthedateof issuance ofthepermitandeachsucceedingtwelve(12)monthsthereafter; (5)Thepermitholderhasfailedtomakepaymentofanyservicefeeassessedunder section4.02.014withinthirty(30)days oftheassessment. 4-13 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter4:Business Regulations (6)Failuretoattendtheconferenceprovidedforinsection 4.02.013. (Ordinance92-16,sec.XVI,adopted5/19/92;Ordinance92-21,sec.XVI,adopted12/15/92; 2006Code,ch. 10,sec. 3.15) Sec. 4.02.044Appeals (a)Ifthechiefrefusestoissueorrenewapermit,orrevokesapermit,heshallsendtothe applicantorpermitholderbycertifiedmail,returnreceiptrequested,writtennoticeofthisaction andastatementoftherighttoanappeal.Theapplicantorpermitholdermayappealthedecision ofthechieftothetownmanagerordesigneebyfilingwiththetownmanagerordesigneea writtenrequestforahearingsettingforththereasonfortheappeal,withinten(10)daysafter receiptofthenoticeofthechief.Thefilingofarequestforanappealhearingwiththetown manager or designeestaysthe actionofthechief astothe denialof a permitortherevocationofa permituntilthetownmanagerordesigneemakesafinaldecision.Ifarequestforanappeal hearingis notmadewithintheten-day period,theaction ofthechiefisfinal. (b)Thetownmanagerordesigneeshallserveashearingofficeratanappeal,andconsider evidencebyanyinterestedperson.Theformalrulesofevidencedonotapplyatanappeal hearing;thehearingofficershallmakehisdecisiononthebasisofapreponderanceofthe evidencepresented,withinthirty(30)daysaftertherequestforanappealhearingisfiled.The hearingofficershallaffirm,reverse,ormodifytheactionofthechief.Thedecisionofthehearing officerisfinal astotheadministrativeremedieswiththetown. (Ordinance92-16,sec.XVII,adopted5/19/92;Ordinance92-21,sec.XVII,adopted12/15/92; 2006Code,ch. 10,sec. 3.16(A),(B);Ordinance adoptingCode) Sec. 4.02.045Forfeitureoffee upon revocationof permit Whentherevocationofapermitisfinal,allpermitfeesshallbeforfeited.(Ordinance92-16,sec. XVIII,adopted5/19/92;Ordinance92-21,sec.XVIII,adopted12/15/92;2006Code,ch.10,sec. 3.17) Sec. 4.02.046Reapplicationafterrevocation (a)Should an alarmsystem user or his agent, afterfinalpermitrevocation, desiretoreapplyfor a permit,heshall berequiredtosubmit a newpermitapplication,includingrequired permitfees. (b)The applicantshall alsosubmitsatisfactory proofof compliancewiththecode. (Ordinance92-16,sec.XIX,adopted5/19/92;Ordinance92-21,sec.XIX,adopted12/15/92; 2006Code,ch. 10,sec. 3.18) 4-14 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter4:Business Regulations * ARTICLE 4.03 PEDDLERSAND SOLICITORS Division 1. Generally Sec. 4.03.001Definitions Inthis code: Activelysupervised.Oversightandsupervisionbyanadultpersonatleasteighteen(18)yearsof agewhoisphysicallylocatedwithinonehundredfeet(100')ofachildsolicitorsixteen(16)years ofageorlessforwhomthesupervisorisresponsibleatalltimeswhensuchchildsolicitoris engagedinsoliciting. Agent.Anypersoncontractingwiththeholderofapermitsecuredpursuanttothetermsofthis articleto advertise,distributeorsellproducts undersuch permit. Applicant.Any personthatrequests a permitforsolicitation asrequired bythisarticle. Charitablesolicitationsandcharitablesolicitationscampaign.Anycourseofconductwhereby anypersonsolicitspropertyorfinancialassistanceofanykind,orsellsoroffersforsaleoruse anygoodsormerchandise,including,withoutlimitation,anyarticle,tag,service,emblem, publication,ticket,advertisement,subscriptionoranythingofvalueonthepleaorrepresentation thatsuchsaleorsolicitationortheproceedstherefromareforacharitable,educational,patriotic or philanthropic purpose. Commercialsolicitations.Anycourseofconductwherebyanypersonengagesinsolicitingof goodsormerchandise,otherthancharitablesolicitationsorreligioussolicitationsasdefined herein. Goodsormerchandise.Anyserviceorpersonalpropertyofanynaturewhatsoeverexceptprinted material. Itinerantvendor.Apersonwhoengagesinabusinessofsellinggoodsorservicesfromany structureorvehiclewhichis notaffixedtotheground,orfrom no structureorvehicle. Mobilefood unit.Avehiclefromwhichfoodisdistributedorservedto an ultimate customer. .Writtendocumentationissuedbythetownpermittingdepartmentauthorizingactivitiesin Permit accordancewiththis article. Permittingdepartment.Theofficeandindividualsassignedtotheofficeprimarilytaskedwith issuing permitsasrequiredor authorized bythetown. Personorpersons.Anindividual,corporation,association,church,organization,societyorany otherlegal entity,includingtheir employees,contractors, agents,members, andrepresentatives. * Statelawreferences– Authorityofmunicipalitytolicense,tax,suppress,prevent,orotherwiseregulate peddlers,hawkersandpawnbrokers,V.T.C.A.,LocalGovernmentCode,sec.215.031;cancellationof certainconsumertransactions,V.T.C.A.,BusinessandCommerceCode,ch.601;solicitationbypedestrian, V.T.C.A.,TransportationCode,sec.552.007. 4-15 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter4:Business Regulations Publicproperty.Anypropertyopenordevotedtopublicuseorownedby,leasedtoorunderthe controlofthetown,including,butnotlimitedto,buildings,facilities,sidewalks,streets, parkways,medians,right-of-way easements andparks. Religioussolicitationsandsolicitationsforareligiouspurpose.Anycourseofconductwhereby anypersonsolicitspropertyorfinancialassistanceofanykindorsellsoroffersforsaleoruse anygoodsormerchandise,including,withoutlimitation,anyarticle,tag,service,emblem, publication,ticket,advertisement,subscriptionoranythingofvalue,onthepleaorrepresentation thatsuchsaleorsolicitationortheproceedstherefromareforareligiouspurpose,onpublic property,inanyprivatelyorpubliclyownedorcontrolledofficebuilding,oranyotherpublicor private place,or by house-to-house canvassing. Shoulder.Theunpavedsectionofahighway,road,orstreetinthetownwhichislocatedinthe publicright-of-wayandabutsthepavedsectionofthehighway,roadorstreetandextendstothe outsideboundariesoftheright-of-way. Solicitorsoliciting.Anycourseofconducttosellorattempttosellgoodsormerchandise, includingwithoutlimitation,servicesoranythingofvalue,ortotakeorattempttotakeordersfor thefuturedeliveryofgoodsormerchandise,oranythingofvalue,ortotakeorattempttotake ordersforservicestobefurnishedorperformedinthefuturewhenthesolicitationoccursupon thepremisesofanotheroruponanypublicproperty.Thetermincludesthedistributionofa handbill,acircular,oraflyeradvertisingacommercialevent,orcommercialgoodsor merchandise.Anofferofmembershipin an organizationisexpressly excluded. Solicitation.Thepractice,actorinstanceofsoliciting as defined herein. Solicitor.Allpersonswhosolicit. Town.Theareawithinthecorporateandextraterritorialboundariesofthetown,andincludes withoutlimitation allprivate property and public propertywithinthose boundaries. Townmanager.Thetownmanager or hisdesignee. Vehicle.Any devicein, upon, or bywhich a person orpropertymay be transported or drawn upon astreetorsidewalk,includingbutnotlimitedtomotorvehicles,carts,wagons,cars,trucksand vans. (Ordinance86-12,sec.II,adopted4/14/86;Ordinance92-22,sec.II,adopted12/15/92;2006 Code,ch.10,sec.4.01;Ordinance2008-21,sec.II,adopted8/18/08;Ordinance2014-21,sec. 2.01, adopted 8/12/14;OrdinanceadoptingCode) Sec. 4.03.002Penalty (a)Criminalpenalty.Anypersonintentionally,knowingly,orrecklesslyviolatinganyofthe provisionsofthiscodeshallbedeemedguiltyofamisdemeanoranduponconvictionthereof shallbesubjecttoafineinasumnottoexceedfivehundreddollars($500.00)foreachoffense andaseparateoffenseshallbedeemedcommitteduponeachdayduringoronwhichaviolation occurs or continues. (b)Revocationorsuspensionofpermitoridentificationcardbymunicipalcourtjudge.Upon convictionoftwo(2)ormoreviolationsofanyone(1)ormoreoftheprovisionsofthisarticle, 4-16 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter4:Business Regulations thetown’smunicipalcourtjudge,inadditiontoimposingafine,mayinstituteproceedingsto suspendorrevokethepermitorthesolicitor’sidentificationcardissuedunderthisarticle.A personwhohasreceivedtwo(2)ormoreconvictionsunderthis articleshallbe denied apermitor solicitor’sidentificationcardforaperiodoftwo(2)yearsfollowingthedateofthesecond conviction. (Ordinance86-12,sec.VIII,adopted4/14/86;Ordinance92-22,sec.IX,adopted12/15/92;2006 Code, ch. 10,sec. 4.06;Ordinance 2014-21,sec. 2.04, adopted 8/12/14) Sec. 4.03.003Hours and daysofoperation (a)Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersontoconductcommercialsolicitations,charitable solicitationsorreligioussolicitationsbeforethehourof9:00a.m.andaftertheearlierofduskor thehourof9:00p.m.onanydayMondaythroughSaturday,exceptasotherwiseexpressly providedherein.For purposes ofthissection, duskshallmeanthirty(30)minutesaftersunset. (b)ThereshallbenosolicitationonSunday,NewYearsEve,NewYearsDay,MemorialDay (observed),Fourth ofJuly,LaborDay(observed),ThanksgivingDay,thedayafterThanksgiving, ChristmasEve, orChristmasDay. (Ordinance86-12,sec.VI,adopted4/14/86;2006Code,ch.10,sec.4.05;Ordinance2008-21, sec.II,adopted8/18/08;Ordinance2008-33,sec.II,adopted10/20/08;Ordinance2014-15 adopted6/16/14) Sec. 4.03.004Do-not-solicit/no knocklist (a)Thetownmanagershalldevelopandmaintainalistofresidentialpropertyaddresseswhere solicitingis prohibitedandsuchlistshall bereferredto asthe “do-not-solicit/noknocklist.” (b)Anypropertyowneroroccupantofaresidentialpropertymayelecttoaddorremovehisor herresidentialaddresstoorfromthedo-not-solicit/noknocklistthroughtheprocedures developedbythetownmanageraspostedonthetownwebsiteandasavailableatthetown permittingdepartment.Thepropertyowneroroccupantmakingsucharequestshallberequired toaffirminwritingthatheorsheisanowneroroccupantoftheresidentialproperty,andis makingtherequestonhisorherbehalfand/oronbehalfofanyotherowneroroccupantatthat property. (c)Thetownmanagershallmakethedo-not-solicit/noknocklistavailableonthetown’s websiteandshallalsomakethelistavailableatthetownpermittingdepartmenttoanyperson uponrequest. (d)Thetownmanagershallmakethedo-not-solicit/noknocklistavailabletoeachperson issuedapermitunderthisarticleandtoeachpersonissuedasolicitor’sidentificationcardunder thisarticleatthetimeofissuanceofthepermitorsolicitor’sidentificationcard.Itshallbethe responsibilityoftheholderofthepermitorsolicitor’sidentificationcardtoreviewthelistingof residentialpropertiesprovidedonthetownwebsiteatintervalsidentifiedbytownonthepermit orsolicitor’sidentificationcardinordertoensurethathe/sheisutilizingthemostcurrentdo-not- solicit/noknocklist. (Ordinance 2014-21,sec.2.03, adopted8/12/14) 4-17 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter4:Business Regulations Secs. 4.03.005–4.03.030Reserved Division 2. CommercialSolicitation Sec. 4.03.031Permitrequired Exceptasexpresslyprovidedherein,itshallbeunlawfulforapersontoconductanycommercial solicitationinthetownwithoutfirst havingin his orher possession a validwritten permittherefor issuedbythetown.(2006Code,ch.10,sec.4.02(A).Seeendofthisdivisionforfullhistoryfor this division.) Sec. 4.03.032Exceptions Thefollowingshallbeaffirmativedefensestoprosecutionforviolationofapplicablepermitting requirementssetforthinthis article: (1)Thatthesolicitorisonthepropertybyexpressinvitationofthepersonresidingonor controllingsuch premises. (2)Thatthesolicitorisawholesaleagentorfactoryrepresentativewhosellsorexhibits forsalegoods,waresormerchandiseandwassolicitingapersonorpersonsengaged inthebusinessofbuying,sellinganddealinginthesametypeofgoodsor merchandise. (3)Thatthesolicitorwasoperatingunderalicensegrantedbyastateagencyorthetown authorizingthesaleofpropertyorserviceswhichthesolicitorwishestosellinthe town. (4)Thatthesolicitorwassolicitingnewspapersalesorsalesofpublicationsorother printedmaterialwhichdealwiththedisseminationofinformationoropinion; however,thisdefenseisnotavailableforaviolationofsection4.03.039(c),section 4.03.039(d),orsection 4.03.003 ofthisarticle. (5)Thatthesolicitationtakesplace upon thepremisesowned,leasedorcontrolledbythe solicitor orby his employer. (2006Code, ch.10,sec. 4.02(B). See end ofthisdivisionforfullhistoryforthisdivision.) Sec. 4.03.033Applicationfor permit (a)Anypersondesiringtosolicitwithinthetownshallfileawrittenapplicationforapermitto dosowiththepermitting department,which applicationshallshow: (1)Thenameandaddressoftheapplicant;iftheapplicantisanassociation,companyor corporation,thenitshallstateitsnamealongwiththenamesofthepersonswhowill besolicitinginthetown; (2)The name and addressofthe employer orfirmwhichsuch applicantrepresents; (3)Iftheapplicantisacorporation,oriftheindividualis employed byacorporation,the dateandplace ofincorporation; 4-18 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter4:Business Regulations (4)Thenamesofothercommunitiesinwhichtheapplicanthasworkedasasolicitorin thepasttwelve(12)months,andifhewasemployedbyadifferentcompanyinthe other communities,thenames ofthose companiesshall alsobestated; (5)Thenatureofgoodsormerchandisetobesoldorofferedforsaleorthenatureofthe servicesto befurnished; (6)Whethersuchapplicantuponsuchordersoobtainedwilldemand,acceptorreceive payment ordepositofmoneyin advanceoffinal delivery; (7)The periodoftimesuchapplicantsowishestosolicitinthetown; (8)An outline ofthemethodormethodstobe usedin conductingthesolicitations; (9)Aphysicaldescriptionoftheapplicantwhichincludessex,height,hairandeyecolor, dateofbirth,driver’slicensenumberandthenameofthestateissuingthedriver’s license;and (10)Whethertheapplicantoranypersonsolicitingpursuanttotheapplicant’spermithas beenconvictedwithinthefive(5)yearsprecedingthedateoftheapplicationof murder,burglary,theft,fraud,robbery,rape,oranydrug-relatedfelonyorisa registeredsex offender. (b)Suchapplicationshallalsoshowsatisfactorywrittenproofoftheapplicant’sauthorityto representthecompany orindividualsuch applicantstatesthatherepresents. (c)Theapplicationshall beaccompanied by a feeassetforthinthefeescheduleinappendixA ofthiscode,andno permit hereundershall beissueduntilsuchfeehas been paidbythe applicant. (d)Apermitrequestedunderthissectionshallbeissuedforthelength oftimerequested, notto exceedtwelve(12)months.Uponexpirationofonepermit,thesolicitormayapplyforanew permitinthesamemannerprescribed bythissectionfor a new permit. (e)Thepermittingdepartmentshallrequiretheapplicanttoprovidedocumentationfromthe statedepartmentofpublicsafetythatneithertheapplicantnoranyoftheapplicant’sagentshave beenconvictedwithinthefive(5)yearsprecedingthedateoftheapplicationofmurder,burglary, fraud,theft,robbery,rape,or any drug-relatedfelony or areregisteredsexoffenders. (2006Code, ch.10,sec. 4.02(C). See end ofthisdivisionforfullhistoryforthisdivision.) Sec. 4.03.034Issuanceof permit;bond (a)Wheretheapplicantforapermittosolicitwithinthetownshowsthattheapplicantwillnot demand,receiveoraccept paymentand/ordepositofmoneyinadvanceoffinal deliveryofgoods ormerchandisetobesolicitedbysuchapplicantand/ortheapplicant’sagents,itshallbetheduty ofthepermittingdepartmenttoissuetosuchapplicantapermittosolicitthegoodsor merchandiseidentifiedinsuchapplicant’sapplicationwithinfive(5)workingdaysofthe completionoftheapplicationandpaymentofthefee,unlessithasbeendeterminedthatthe applicationcontainsfalseinformationortheapplicantand/oranyoftheapplicant’sagentshas 4-19 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter4:Business Regulations beenconvictedwithinthefive(5)yearsprecedingthedateoftheapplicationofmurder,theft, fraud, burglary,robbery,rape, ora drug-relatedfelony or are aregisteredsex offender. (b)Iftheapplicationforsuchpermitshowsthatsuchapplicantshallreceive,demandoraccept paymentand/ordepositofmoneyinadvanceoffinaldeliveryofgoodsormerchandisesold,then suchapplicationshallbeaccompaniedbyabondinthepenalsumofonethousanddollars ($1,000.00)foranindividualpermitexecutedbysuchapplicantasprincipalandasurety companylicensedto do business assuchinthestate.Such bond isto beconditioned upon making finaldeliveryofsuchgoods,merchandise,services,oranythingofvalueinaccordancewiththe termsofsuchorderand/orordersobtainedandwhichbondshallbeusedforthebenefitofall personswhomaypayinadvanceormakeanyadvancedepositonthepurchaseofordersfor goods ormerchandise andsuch bondshallstipulatethis obligationinitsterms. (c)Iftheapplicationcontainsfalseinformationortheapplicantand/oranypersonoperating underthe applicant’spermithas been convictedwithinthefive(5)yearsprecedingthedateofthe applicationofmurder,theft,fraud,burglary,robbery,rape,oradrug-relatedfelonyorisa registeredsex offender,thepermitting departmentshall notissuethe permit. (2006Code, ch.10,sec. 4.02(D). See end ofthisdivisionforfullhistoryforthisdivision.) Sec. 4.03.035Identificationcards;possessionanddisplayofidentificationcardand permit (a)Issuanceofidentificationcards.Alongwitheveryindividualpermitissuedunderthe provisionsofthisarticle,thepermitholdershallbeissuedasolicitor’sidentificationcard,which shallcontaintheinformationsetforthinsubsection(b)below.Theapplicantshallprovidethe permittingdepartmentwiththenamesandaddressesofallpersonssolicitingandforwhomsuch solicitoridentificationcardsarerequiredunderthissection.Apersontowhomapermithasbeen issuedunderthisdivisionshallobtainasolicitor’sidentificationcardforhimselfandforeach personsolicitingfor oronbehalfofsuch permit holder. (b)Informationonidentificationcards.Solicitor’sidentificationcardsshallcontainthename ofthepermitholder,theaddressofthepermitholder,thename,address,dateofbirth,sex,hair andeyecolor,photograph,andsignatureofthesolicitortowhomsuchsolicitor’sidentification cardisissued,adescriptionofthepurposeofthesolicitationforwhichthepermithasbeen issued,thesignatureofthesolicitorandthespecificperiodoftimeduringwhichthesolicitoris authorizedtosolicitonbehalfofthepermitholder.Thesolicitor’sidentificationcardshallalso containthefollowinglanguageprominentlyprintedineitherredorboldfacetype:“This identificationcardisnotanendorsementoftheSolicitationbytheTownofTrophyCluborits officers,officials,oremployees.Itisyourdutytoverifyallinformationgiventoyoubythis Solicitor.” (c)Possessionanddisplayofidentificationcardandpermit.Nopersonshallsolicitwithoutthe solicitor’sidentificationcardandacopyofthepermitinhispossession.Thesolicitor’s identificationcardshallbeprominentlydisplayedonthepersonofthesolicitoratalltimeswhile engagedinsolicitationwithinthetown.Upontherequestofanypersontowhomasolicitationis beingmadeorupontherequestofapeaceofficer,acopyofthepermitissuedbythetownshall beshown.Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersontosolicitinthetownwithouthavingtherequired permitand/orsolicitor’sidentificationcardonhisperson.Itshallbeunlawfulforanyperson 4-20 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter4:Business Regulations solicitingtofailorrefusetoshow ordisplaysuch permitorsolicitor’sidentification card uponthe requestof apersonsolicited orof a peace officer. (2006Code, ch.10,sec. 4.02(E).See end ofthisdivisionforfullhistoryforthisdivision.) Sec. 4.03.036Appeals Shouldanapplicantbedeniedapermit,orhaveapermitrevoked,hemayappealthatactionto thetowncouncilbysubmittingalettertothetownsecretary’sofficewithinten(10)daysofthe effectivedateofthedenialorrevocation.Ahearingonthedenialorrevocationwillthenbe scheduledforthe nextregularmeeting ofthetowncouncilforwhichalllegalrequirementscanbe met.Thetowncouncilwillrenderadecisionontheappealwithinten(10)daysofthehearing. (2006Code, ch.10,sec. 4.02(F).See end ofthisdivisionforfullhistoryforthisdivision.) Sec. 4.03.037Prohibitedconduct Itshall be unlawfulfor apersonengagedinsolicitationto: (1)Misrepresentthe purpose ofthesolicitation; (2)Misrepresentthe affiliationofthoseengagedinthesolicitation; (3)Continueeffortstosolicitfromanindividualoncethatindividualinformsthe solicitorthathe does notwishtogive anythingto orbuy anythingfromthatsolicitor; (4)Representtheissuanceofanypermitunderthisarticleasanendorsementor recommendationofthesolicitation bythetown; (5)Goontoresidentialpropertyuponwhichtheownerofthepropertyortheperson controllingtheproperty: (A)Has postedsigns prohibitingsolicitation;and (B)Hasplacedhis/her nameandtheaddressofsuchresidentialpropertyonthe do- not-solicit/noknocklistmaintained bythetown. (6)Remainonpropertyaftertheownerofthepropertyor personcontrollingtheproperty hasinstructedthesolicitortoleave;or (7)Conductanyformofsolicitationduringprohibitedhoursassetforthinsection 4.03.003. (2006Code, ch.10,sec. 4.02(G). See end ofthisdivisionforfullhistoryforthisdivision.) Sec. 4.03.038Saleoffreshorfrozenmeatsorseafood (a)Saleonpublicproperty.Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersontosolicitorexhibitforsale fresh orfrozenmeats orfrozenseafood upon any public propertywithinthetown. (b)Salebyitinerantvendors.Itshallbeunlawfulforanyitinerantvendortosolicitorexhibit forsalefresh orfrozenmeatsorseafoodwithinthetown. 4-21 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter4:Business Regulations (c)Defenses.Itshallbeanaffirmativedefensetosubsections(a)and(b)ofthissectionifthe solicitorisawholesaleagent,factoryrepresentativeorotherpersonwhosellsorexhibitsforsale fresh orfrozenmeats orseafood and wassoliciting persons engagedinthebusiness of buying and sellingfreshorfrozenmeats and suchsolicitation does not occur on publicproperty. (2006Code, ch.10,sec. 4.02(H),(I). See end ofthisdivisionforfullhistoryforthisdivision.) Sec. 4.03.039Solicitingonstreet or publicproperty (a)Soliciting occupantsofvehicles. (1)Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersontosolicittheoccupantofanyvehiclelocatedupon thepavedsurface orshoulder of any publicstreet,highway orroadwithinthetown. (2)Itshallbeanaffirmativedefensetoprosecutionundersubsection(a)(1)ofthis sectionifthesolicitationwasforthesaleofnewspapersorpublicationsorother printedmaterialwhichdealswiththedisseminationofinformationoropinion; however,thisdefenseisnotavailableforaviolationofsubsection(c)ofthissection, subsection(d)ofthissection, orsection4.03.003 ofthis article. (b)Occupying public property. (1)Prohibited.Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersontooccupyanypublicpropertyinthe townforthe purpose ofsoliciting. (2)Defenses.Itisanaffirmativedefensetoprosecutionunderthissubsectionifaperson engagedinsoliciting: (A)Possessesacontractwiththetowntooperateaconcessionondesignatedareas of public property; (B)Possessesavendor’spermitforpreparedfrozendairyfoodproductsorfrozen dessertstobesoldfromamobilefoodunitonthestreetsandwhichunit remainsinthesameplacenomorethanfive(5)minutesandthenmovesonto anewlocationaftereachsale;however,thisdefenseisnotapplicabletothe saleof preparedfrozen dairyfood products andfrozen desertsto be soldfrom a mobilefoodunitorotherwiseuponthemajorthoroughfaresidentifiedby subsection(d)ofthissection; (C)Issoliciting,distributingorofferingforsaleonlyprintedmatteronstreets, sidewalksorrights-of-wayotherthanthosemajorthoroughfareslistedin subsection(d)ofthissection; (D)Isoperatingavehicleforhirepursuanttoafranchise,license,orpermitofthe town orthestate;or (E)Has beengranted permission by agreement approvedbythetowncouncil. 4-22 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter4:Business Regulations (3)Placingormaintainingstructureorvehicle.Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersonto erect,construct,build,placeormaintainanybooth,standorotherstructure,or vehicle,eitherpermanentortemporary,uponanypublicpropertywiththeintentof solicitingfromsuchstructureorvehicle.Itshallbeanaffirmativedefenseto prosecutionunderthissectionif: (A)Thecoin-operatednewspapervendingmachineislocateduponpublic sidewalks and doesnotcreate a hazardto pedestriansorvehiculartraffic; (B)Thepersonpossessesacontractwiththetowntooperateaconcessionon designatedareas of publicproperty; (C)Thepersonhasbeenauthorizedtodosoataspecialeventbythetowncouncil; or (D)The personpossesses a vendor’s permitfor preparedfrozen dairyfood products orfrozendessertstobesoldfromamobilefoodunitonthestreetsandwhich unitremainsinthesameplacenomorethanfive(5)minutesandthenmoves ontoanewlocationaftereachsale;however,thisdefenseisnotapplicableto thesaleofpreparedfrozendairyfoodproductsorfrozendessertstobesold fromamobilefoodunitorotherwiseuponthosemajorthoroughfareslistedin subsection(d)ofthissection. (c)Solicitingordistributingnewspapersorpublicationstooccupantsofvehicles.Itshallbe unlawfulforanypersontosolicitortogivenewspapersorpublicationstoanyoccupantofany vehiclewhichislocatedin atrafficlaneorshoulderofanyofthemajorthoroughfaressetforthin subsection(d)ofthissection. (d)Solicitingonmajorthoroughfare.Therights-of-way,highways,roadsandstreetsandthe intersectionswhereotherrights-of-way,highways,roadsandstreetsintersecttherights-of-way, highways,roadsandstreetsenumeratedinthetown’scomprehensivelanduseplanaredeclared tobemajorthoroughfareswithinthelimitsofthetownforpurposesofthissection.Exceptas specificallysetforth herein,solicitation uponmajorthoroughfaresisprohibited. (2006Code, ch.10,sec. 4.02(J)–(M).See end ofthisdivisionforfullhistoryforthisdivision.) Statelawreference– Solicitationbypedestrian,V.T.C.A.,TransportationCode,sec.552.007. Sec. 4.03.040Supervision ofchildsolicitors Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersontousechildrensixteen(16)yearsofageoryoungerfor commercialsolicitationpurposesunlesssuchchildrenareactivelysupervisedbyanadultperson whoispermittedorregisteredasrequiredbythisarticle.(2006Code,ch.10,sec.4.02(N)).See end ofthisdivisionforfullhistoryforthisdivision.) (Ordinance86-12,sec.III,adopted4/14/86;Ordinance92-22,secs.III,VI,adopted12/15/92; 2006Code,ch.10,sec.4.02;Ordinance2008-21,sec.II,adopted8/18/08;Ordinance2014-21, sec. 2.02, adopted 8/12/14) Secs. 4.03.041–4.03.070Reserved 4-23 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter4:Business Regulations Division 3. Charitable Solicitation Sec. 4.03.071Permitrequired; possession and display (a)Itshallbeunlawfultoconductanycharitablesolicitationcampaigninanyofficebuilding oronanypublicpropertyorprivateplace,orbyhouse-to-housecanvass,unlesstheperson sponsoringthecharitablesolicitationcampaignshallfirsthaveobtainedapermitincompliance withtheterms ofthisdivision. (b)Nopersonshallengageincharitablesolicitationsunderthisarticlewithouthavinginhis possessionacopyofthepermitorotherdocumentationevidencingthatapermithasbeenissued bythetownforthecharitablesolicitationscampaign.Theproofofregistrationshallbeshown, uponrequest,toallpersonssolicited andtoany peaceofficer ofthetown. (2006Code, ch.10,sec. 4.03(A). See end ofthisdivisionforfullhistoryforthisdivision.) Sec. 4.03.072Exceptions Thefollowing areaffirmative defensestothe permittingrequirements ofthisdivision: (1)Anycharitablesolicitationbyorfromapersonwhoisamemberoforisactingon behalfofanorganizationwhichsolicitsfundssolelyfromitsownmembersorfrom itsown assemblies, not using publicpropertyforsuchpurposes; (2)Anycharitablesolicitationbyorfromapersonfororonbehalfofapublicorprivate schoolwhichcontrolsthesolicitationoffundsbyparent-teacherassociation organizationsandthesolicitationoffundsbyotheractivitygroupswhichmaybe sponsoredbythepublicorprivateschoolorbyanassociationorclubwhoseprimary purposeistosponsorcertainstudentandparentactivitiesforthebenefitofsuch association,clubor activity; (3)Anycharitablesolicitationforthebenefitofanindividualorfamilythathassuffered a personaltragedyresultingfrom personalinjury,illness ortheloss ofhousing; (4)Anycharitablesolicitationscampaignconductedthroughtheuseoftelevisionor radio astothose activitiesdirectlyrelatedtotheuseoftelevision orradio; and (5)Membersofbonafidefull-timeorvolunteerfiredepartmentsorpolicedepartments whenengagedinacharitablesolicitationscampaign,including,withoutlimitation, theMuscularDystrophy Foundation“FilltheBoot”campaign. (2006Code, ch.10,sec. 4.03(B). See end ofthisdivisionforfullhistoryforthisdivision.) Sec. 4.03.073Applicationfor permit (a)Apermit\[application\]toconductacharitablesolicitationscampaignonthestreetsorin anypublicplaceorapermittoconductacharitablesolicitationscampaignonpublicpropertyor privatepropertyinthetownshallbesubmittedinduplicatetothepermittingdepartmentnotless thaneleven(11)workingdays(MondaythroughandincludingFriday)priortotheinitiationof theproposedcharitablesolicitationscampaign.Iftheapplicationismailedtothepermitting department,itmust be received eleven(11)working days(Mondaythrough and including Friday) 4-24 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter4:Business Regulations priortotheproposeddatefortheinitiationoftheproposedcampaign.Suchapplicationshallbe swornto bythe applicantandshall contain, atminimum,thefollowinginformation.A permitwill beissuedupontheapprovalofthepermittingdepartmentonorbeforethefifthworkingdayafter itsreceiptoritshall be deemed denied.The applicationshallcontain: (1)Thefullnameoftheorganizationapplyingforapermittosolicitandtheaddressof theheadquartersinthetown;iftheorganizationisachapterorotheraffiliateofan organizationhavingitsprincipalofficeoutsidethetown,thenameandaddressofthe parentorganization. (2)Thenamesandaddressesofallofficersanddirectorsortrusteesoftheorganization andthenameandcityofresidenceofallofficers,directorsortrusteesoftheparent organization,ifany. (3)Thepurposeorpurposesforwhichthegrossreceiptsderivedfromsuchsolicitations or otheractivities areto beused. (4)Thenameofthepersonorpersonsbywhomthereceiptsofsuchsolicitationshallbe disbursed;ifthereceiptsaretransmittedtoaparentorganizationforfurther disbursement,detailedinformationonthemethodsofhandlinganddisbursementof allfundsandadetailedandcompletefinancialstatementoftheparentorganization forthelastprecedingfiscal year. (5)Thenameandaddressofthepersonorpersonswhowillbeinchargeofconducting thecharitablesolicitationscampaignandtheapproximatenumberofpersonswho shallactuallysolicit contributions. (6)Aphysicaldescriptionoftheapplicantwhichincludessex,height,hairandeyecolor, dateofbirth,driver’slicensenumberandthenameofthestateissuingthedriver’s license,if applicable. (7)Whethertheapplicanthasbeenconvictedwithinthefive(5)yearsprecedingthedate oftheapplicationofmurder,burglary,theft,fraud,robbery,rape,oranydrug-related felony, oris a registeredsex offender. (8)Anoutlineofthemethodormethodstobeusedinconductingthecharitable solicitationscampaign. (9)Theperiodwithinwhichsuchcharitablesolicitationscampaignshallbeconducted, includingtheproposed datesforthe beginning and ending ofsuch campaign. (10)Thetotal amount offundsproposedto beraised. (11)Theamountofallsalaries,wages,fees,commissions,expensesandcoststobe expendedorpaidtoanyoneinconnectionwithsuchcampaign,togetherwiththe mannerinwhichsuchwages,fees,commissions,expensesandcostsaretobe expended,andthemaximumpercentageoffundscollectedwhicharetobeusedto paysuch expensesofsolicitation andcollection. 4-25 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter4:Business Regulations (12)Afullstatementofthecharacterandextentofthecharitable,educational,patrioticor philanthropicworkdonebytheapplicantwithinthetownduringthelastpreceding year. (13)Iftheapplicantisacharitablecorporation,evidenceanddocumentationofthe applicant’scurrentstatusasacharitableassociationorotherorganizationtowhich contributionsaretax deductibleforfederalincometaxpurposes. (b)Thepermittingdepartmentshallrequiretheapplicanttoprovidedocumentationfromthe statedepartmentofpublicsafetythattheapplicanthasnotbeenconvictedwithinthefive(5) yearsprecedingthedateoftheapplicationofmurder,burglary,fraud,theft,robbery,rape,orany drug-relatedfelony, oris aregisteredsex offender. (2006Code,ch.10,sec.4.03(C);OrdinanceadoptingCode.Seeendofthisdivisionforfull historyforthisdivision.) Sec. 4.03.074Issuanceof permit; duration; renewal (a)Issuanceofpermit.Uponreceiptofafullycompletedapplication,thepermitting departmentshallissuea permit unlessitis determinedthat: (1)One ormore ofthestatementsmadeinthe applicationarenottrue; (2)Theapplicantorpersoninchargeofthecharitablesolicitationscampaignhasmade orcausedtobemadefalsestatementsormisrepresentationstoanymemberofthe publicwithregardtothecharitablesolicitationscampaignorotheractivities describedinthepermit,orhasmadeorcausedtobemadefalsestatementsor misrepresentationsintheapplication,orhasinanywaypubliclyrepresentedthatthe permitgrantedhereunderisanendorsementorrecommendationofthecausefor whichthecharitablesolicitationscampaignisbeingconductedorhasotherwise violated any oftheterms ofthepermitorthisarticle;or (3)Theapplicanthasbeenconvictedwithinthefive(5)yearsprecedingthedateofthe applicationofmurder,burglary,fraud,robbery,theft,rape, or anydrug-relatedfelony oris aregisteredsex offender. (b)Durationofpermit;renewal.Apermitrequestedunderthissectionshallbeissuedforthe lengthoftimerequested,nottoexceedtwelve(12)months.Uponexpirationofonepermit,the solicitormayapplyforanewpermitinthesamemannerprescribedbythissectionforanew permit. (2006Code, ch.10,sec. 4.03(D). See end ofthisdivisionforfullhistoryforthisdivision.) Sec. 4.03.075Appeals Shouldanapplicantbedeniedapermit,orhaveapermitrevoked,hemayappealthatactionto thetownmanagerordesigneebysubmittingalettertothetownsecretary’sofficewithinten(10) daysoftheeffectivedateofthedenialorrevocationaction.Thetownmanagerordesigneeshall renderadecisionwithinfifteen(15)daysofreceiptofthenoticeofappeal.Theapplicantmay appealthedecisionofthetownmanagerbysubmittingalettertothetownsecretary’soffice withinten(10) days oftheeffective date ofthe denialorrevocation actionrequesting an appealto 4-26 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter4:Business Regulations thetowncouncil.Ahearingonthedenialorrevocationshallthenbescheduledforthenext regularmeetingofthetowncouncilforwhichalllegalrequirementscanbemet.Thetown councilshallrenderadecisionontheappealwithinfifteen(15)daysofthehearing.(2006Code, ch.10,sec.4.03(E);OrdinanceadoptingCode.Seeendofthisdivisionforfullhistoryforthis division.) Sec. 4.03.076Responsibilityof permitteeforactsofpersonssoliciting Theapplicantforapermitforacharitablesolicitationscampaignshallbeliablefortheactsof personssolicitingpursuanttohispermitinconnectionwithsuchcampaign.(2006Code,ch.10, sec. 4.03(F). See end ofthis divisionforfull historyforthis division.) Sec. 4.03.077Prohibitedmethods ofsolicitation (a)Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersontoengageincharitablesolicitationsintheright-of-way or uponthe paved portionorthemedianof anymajorthoroughfarelistedinsection 4.03.039(d). (b)Notwithstandingtheforegoing,acharitablesolicitationscampaignthatprovides documentationthatonehundredpercent(100%)oftheproceedscollectedwillbeprovidedtothe organizationforwhichthesolicitationsarebeingmademaysolicitinthe areasdefinedbysection 4.03.039(d)asmajorthoroughfaresunderthefollowing conditions: (1)Thecharitablesolicitationscampaignisonlyallowedtosolicitbetweenthehoursof 9:00a.m.and4:00p.m.MondaythroughFridayandbetweenthehoursof7:00a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays; and (2)Thepolicechieforhisdesigneeshallhavetheauthoritytoorderthesuspensionor cessationoftheactivitiesofoneormorepersonsactingpursuanttosuchpermitif,in thediscretionofthepolicechieforhisdesignee,suchactivitiespresentasafety hazardtothegeneral public ortotheindividual(s)soliciting. (c)Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersontostoporattempttostopanyvehiclewhichislocated uponthepavedsurfaceorshoulderofanypublicroad,streetorhighwayforthepurposeof soliciting a charitable contribution. (d)Itshall be unlawfulforany personto obstruct a publicsidewalkwhileengagedin charitable solicitation. (2006Code, ch.10,sec. 4.03(G). See end ofthisdivisionforfullhistoryforthisdivision.) (Ordinance86-12,sec.IV,adopted4/14/86;Ordinance92-22,sec.IV,adopted12/15/92;2006 Code, ch. 10,sec. 4.03;Ordinance 2008-21,sec.II, adopted8/18/08) Statelawreferences– Solicitationbypedestrian,V.T.C.A.,TransportationCode,sec.552.007;local authorizationforsolicitationbypedestrian,V.T.C.A.,TransportationCode,sec.552.0071. Secs. 4.03.078–4.03.100Reserved 4-27 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter4:Business Regulations Division 4. Religious Solicitation Sec. 4.03.101Registrationrequired (a)Apersonsponsoringorotherwiseconductingareligioussolicitationscampaignshall registerwiththetownasrequired bythisdivision. (b)Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersontoconductorsponsoranyreligioussolicitations campaigninanyofficebuildingoranypublicpropertyorprivateplace,orbyhouse-to-house canvass,unlesssuchpersonshallfirsthaveregisteredwiththepermittingdepartmentin accordancewiththis division. (c)Itshallbeanaffirmativedefensetoprosecutionunderthissectionifapersonconductinga religioussolicitationobtainsacharitablesolicitationpermitincompliancewithdivision3ofthis articleor a commercialsolicitationpermitin compliancewith division2 ofthisarticle. (2006Code, ch.10,sec. 4.04(A). See end ofthisdivisionforfullhistoryforthisdivision.) Sec. 4.03.102Registrationinformation; duration (a)Areligioussolicitorrequiredtoregisterhereundershallfirstregisterinpersonwiththe permitting department andshallprovidethefollowinginformation: (1)Name oftheregistrant andhispermanentaddress; (2)Name ofthe persontheregistrantrepresents andthetelephone number and address of itsprincipal office; (3)Durationandlocation ofthe proposedsolicitation; (4)Methodormethodsto be usedin conductingthesolicitations;and (5)Approximatenumberofparticipantswhowillbeengaginginreligioussolicitations withinthetown. (b)Registration expiresafteroneyearandmustberenewedannually.Ifachangeoccursinany oftheinformationsubmittedwiththeregistration,theregistrantororganizationshallnotifythe permitting departmentofthe changeassoon aspossible. (2006Code, ch.10,sec. 4.04(B). See end ofthisdivisionforfullhistoryforthisdivision.) Sec. 4.03.103Proofofregistration (a)Anypersonwhoengagesinsolicitationsfor areligiouspurpose,orhasobtaineda permitto solicitincompliancewithdivision2ofthisarticle(commercialsolicitation)ordivision3ofthis article(charitablesolicitation)andwhoissolicitingforareligiouspurpose,byhouse-to-house canvass,onpublicpropertyorprivateproperty,orinanyotherpublicplaceopentothegeneral public,shallcarryacopyoftheregistrationasproofthatthereligioussolicitationscampaignfor whichsuchpersonissoliciting has been properlyregisteredwiththetown. 4-28 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter4:Business Regulations (b)The proofofregistrationrequired bysubsection(a) aboveshall: (1)Beacardorotherdocumentationissuedbythepermittingdepartmenttotheperson sponsoring orotherwiseconductingthereligioussolicitations campaign; (2)Identifythename,address,dateofbirth,sex,hairandeyecoloroftheperson sponsoringthereligioussolicitationscampaignandregisteredwiththepermitting department;and (3)Containthestatement“ReligiousSolicitations”or“ReligiousSolicitor”andthe specificperiodoftimeduringwhichthesolicitorisauthorizedtosolicitonbehalfof theregistered person. (c)Nopersonshallengageinreligioussolicitationsunderthisarticlewithouthavinginhis possessionaregistrationcardorotherdocumentationevidencingthatthereligioussolicitations campaignhasbeenregisteredwiththetown.Theproofofregistrationshallbeshown,upon request,toall personssolicitedandto any peace officer ofthetown. (2006Code,ch.10,sec.4.04(C);OrdinanceadoptingCode.Seeendofthisdivisionforfull historyforthisdivision.) Sec. 4.03.104Prohibitedmethods ofsolicitation Thefollowingmethods ofreligioussolicitationare andshall be prohibitedwithinthetown: (1)Exceptasexpresslyprovidedherein,itshallbeunlawfulforanypersontosolicitin theright-of-wayoruponthepavedportionorthemedianofanymajorthoroughfare setforthinsection4.03.039(d). (2)Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersontoobstructanypublicsidewalkwithinthetown whensoliciting. (3)Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersontosolicitduringprohibitedhoursassetforthin this article. (2006Code, ch.10,sec. 4.04(D). See end ofthisdivisionforfullhistoryforthisdivision.) (Ordinance86-12,sec.V,adopted4/14/86;Ordinance92-22,sec.V,adopted12/15/92;2006 Code, ch. 10,sec. 4.04;Ordinance 2008-21,sec.II, adopted8/18/08) 4-29 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter4:Business Regulations * ARTICLE 4.04 SEXUALLYORIENTEDBUSINESSES Division 1. Generally Sec. 4.04.001Purpose andintent Itisthepurposeofthisarticletoregulatesexuallyorientedbusinessestopromotethehealth, safety,andgeneralwelfareofthecitizensofthetown,andtoestablishreasonableanduniform regulationstopreventtheconcentrationofsexuallyorientedbusinesseswithinthetown.The provisionsofthisarticlehaveneitherthepurposenor effectofimposingalimitationorrestriction onthecontentofanycommunicativematerials,includingsexuallyorientedmaterials.Similarly, itisnottheintentnoreffectofthisarticletorestrictordenyaccessbyadultstosexuallyoriented materialsprotectedbytheFirstAmendment,ortodenyaccessbythedistributorsandexhibitors ofsexuallyorientedentertainmenttotheirintendedmarket.(Ordinance1998-07,sec.I,adopted 4/7/98;2006Code, ch.5,sec. 2.01) Sec. 4.04.002Definitions Unlessotherwiseprovidedforherein,thefollowingtermsshallhavetherespectivemeanings ascribedtothem: Adultarcade.Anyplacetowhichthepublicispermittedorinvitedwhereincoin-operatedor slug-operatedorelectronically,electrically,ormechanicallycontrolledstillormotionpicture machines,projectors, orotherimage-producingdevicesaremaintainedtoshowimagestofive(5) orfewerpersonspermachineatanyonetime,andwheretheimagessodisplayedare distinguishedorcharacterizedbythedepictingordescribingof“specifiedsexualactivities”or “specified anatomicalareas.” Adultbookstoreoradultvideostore.Acommercialestablishmentwhichasoneofitsprincipal businesspurposesopenlyadvertisesordisplaysoroffersforsaleorrentalforanyformof considerationany one ormoreofthefollowing: (1)Books,magazines,periodicalsorotherprintedmatter,orphotographs,films,motion pictures,videocassettesorvideoreproductions,slides,or othervisualrepresentations, whichdepictordescribe“specifiedsexualactivities”or“specified anatomical areas”; or (2)Instruments,devices,orparaphernaliawhicharedesignedforuseinconnectionwith “specifiedsexualactivities.” .Anightclub,bar,restaurant,orsimilarcommercialestablishmentwhichregularly Adultcabaret features: (1)Personswhoappearin a stateof nudity orsemi-nudity; * Statelawreferences– Authorityofmunicipalitytoregulatesexuallyorientedbusinesses,V.T.C.A.,Local GovernmentCode,ch.243;employmentharmfultochildren,V.T.C.A.,PenalCode,sec.43.251;sexual offendersasowners,operators,managersoremployeesofsexuallyorientedbusinesses,V.T.C.A.,Business andCommerceCode,ch.102. 4-30 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter4:Business Regulations (2)Liveperformanceswhicharecharacterizedbytheexposureof“specifiedanatomical areas”or by “specifiedsexualactivities”;or (3)Films,motionpictures,videocassettes,slides,orotherphotographicreproductions whicharecharacterizedbythedepictionordescriptionof“specifiedanatomical areas”or by “specifiedsexualactivities.” Adultmotel.A hotel,motelorsimilarcommercial establishmentwhich: (1)Offersaccommodationstothepublicforanyformofconsideration;providespatrons withclosed-circuittelevisiontransmissions,films,motionpictures,videocassettes, slides,orotherphotographicreproductionswhicharecharacterizedbythedepiction or descriptionof “specifiedsexual activities”or “specifiedanatomicalareas”; and has asignvisiblefromthepublicright-of-waywhichadvertisestheavailabilityofthis type of photographicreproductions; (2)Offers asleepingroomforrentfor a periodoftimethatislessthanten(10) hours; or (3)Allowsatenantoroccupantofasleepingroomtosubrenttheroomforaperiodof timethatislessthanten(10) hours. Adultmotionpicturetheater.Acommercialestablishmentwhere,foranyformofconsideration, films,motionpictures,videocassettes,slides,orsimilarphotographicreproductionsareregularly shownwhicharecharacterizedbythedepictionordescriptionof“specifiedsexualactivities”or “specified anatomicalareas.” Adulttheater.Atheater,concerthall,auditorium,orsimilarcommercialestablishmentwhich regularlyfeaturespersonswhoappearinastateofnudityorsemi-nudityorliveperformances whicharecharacterizedbytheexposureof“specifiedanatomicalareas”orby“specifiedsexual activities.” Commission.Theplanningandzoning commissionofthetown. Escort.Apersonwho,forconsideration,agreesorofferstoactasacompanion,guide,ordatefor anotherperson,orwhoagreesorofferstoprivatelymodellingerieorprivatelyperforma stripteaseforanotherperson. .Apersonorbusinessassociationwhofurnishes,offerstofurnish,oradvertisesto Escortagency furnishescortsas one ofitsprimary businesspurposes,forafee,tip,orother consideration. Establishment.Any ofthefollowing: (1)The opening or commencement of anysexually oriented businessas a new business; (2)Theconversionofanexistingbusiness,whetherornotasexuallyorientedbusiness, to a sexually orientedbusiness; (3)Theadditionofanysexuallyorientedbusinesstoanyotherexistingsexuallyoriented business;or (4)Therelocationof anysexually oriented business. 4-31 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter4:Business Regulations Licensee.Apersoninwhosenamealicensetooperateasexuallyorientedbusinesshasbeen issued,aswellastheindividuallisted asan applicantontheapplicationforalicense. Nudemodelstudio.Anyplacewhereapersonwhoappearsinastateofnudityorsemi-nudityor displays“specifiedanatomicalareas”isprovidedtobeobserved,sketched,drawn,painted, sculptured,photographed,orsimilarlydepictedbyotherpersonswhopaymoneyoranyother form of consideration. Nudityorastateofnudity.Theappearanceofahumanbarebuttock,anus,malegenitals,female genitals,orfemale breast. Person.Anindividual,proprietorship,trust,partnership,corporation,association,orotherlegal entity. Principalbusiness.Anestablishmenthavingatwentypercent(20%)orgreaterinterestofits stockandtradeinbooks,magazinesandotherperiodicalswhichsaidbooks,magazinesandother periodicals aredistinguishedorcharacterized bytheir emphasisonmatterdepicting,describingor relatingto “specifiedsexual activities” or “specifiedanatomical areas,” or atwenty percent(20%) orgreaterinterestinothersexuallyrelatedactivitiesasdefined bythisarticle. School.Anypublicorprivatenursery,preschool,daycarecenter,learningcenter,orelementary orsecondaryschool. Semi-nude.Astateofdressinwhichclothingcoversnomorethanthegenitals,pubicregion,and areolaofthefemalebreast,aswellasportionsofthebodycoveredbysupportingstrapsor devices. Sexualencountercenter.Abusinessorcommercialenterprisethatregularlyoffersforanyform of consideration: (1)Physical contactintheform ofwrestling ortumbling between persons ofthe opposite sex;or (2)Activities betweenmale and female persons and/or persons ofthesamesexwhen one ormore ofthepersonsisin a state ofnudity orsemi-nude. .Anadultarcade,adultbookstoreoradultvideostore,adultcabaret, Sexuallyorientedbusiness adultmotel,adultmotionpicturetheater,adulttheater,escortagency,nudemodelstudio,or sexual encounter center. Specified anatomical areas.Humangenitalsin astate ofsexualarousal. Specifiedsexual activities.Any ofthefollowing: (1)Thefondlingorothererotictouchingofhumangenitals,pubicregion,buttocks,anus, orfemalebreasts; (2)Sexacts,normalorperverted,actualorsimulated,includingintercourse,oral copulation,orsodomy; 4-32 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter4:Business Regulations (3)Masturbation,actual orsimulated; or (4)Excretoryfunctionsaspartoforinconnectionwithanyoftheactivitiessetforthin subsections(1)through(3)above. Substantialenlargementofasexuallyorientedbusiness.Theincreaseinfloorareaoccupiedby thebusinessbymorethantwentypercent(20%),asthefloorareaexistsontheeffectivedateof this article. Transferof ownershiporcontrolof a sexually oriented business.Any ofthefollowing: (1)Thesale,leaseorsubleaseofthe business; (2)Thetransferofsecuritiesorotherownershipinterestwhichconstituteadirect, indirect,legal,equitableorbeneficialcontrollinginterestinthebusiness,whetherby sale, exchange, orsimilarmeans; or (3)Theestablishmentofatrust,giftorothersimilarlegaldevicewhichtransfersthe direct,indirect,legal,equitableorbeneficialownershiporcontrolofthebusiness, exceptfortransferbybequestorotheroperationoflawuponthedeathoftheperson possessingtheownershiporcontroltoapersonmeetingalltherequirementsof section4.04.032ofthisarticle,whoshallhavenotifiedthecommissionofthe transferandfurnishedalloftheinformationrequiredtobesubmittedinan applicationfor alicense,withinsixty(60) days ofthetransfer. (Ordinance1998-07,sec.II,adopted4/7/98;2006Code,ch.5,sec.2.02;Ordinanceadopting Code) Sec. 4.04.003Classifications Sexuallyorientedbusinessisdefinedandclassifiedas anycommercialestablishmentoperatingin thetown,inwhole orinpart, asany one ormore ofthefollowing: (1)Adultarcade; (2)Adultbookstore or adultstore; (3)Adultcabaret; (4)Adultmotel; (5)Adultmotion picturetheater; (6)Adulttheater; (7)Escort agency; (8)Nudemodelstudio; and/or 4-33 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter4:Business Regulations (9)Sexual encountercenter. (Ordinance 1998-07,sec.III, adopted 4/7/98; 2006Code, ch. 5,sec. 2.03) Sec. 4.04.004Enforcement;penalties;defenses (a)Exceptasprovidedbysubsection(b),anyviolationofsection4.04.061ofthisarticle,upon conviction,ispunishablebyafinenottoexceedtwothousanddollars($2,000.00)foreach offense,andaseparateoffenseshallbedeemedcommitteduponeachdayduringonorwhicha violationoccurs. (b)Ifthesexuallyorientedbusinessinvolvedisanudemodelstudioorsexualencounter center,thenviolationofsection4.04.031(a)or4.04.061ofthisarticleispunishableasaclassB misdemeanor. (c)Exceptasprovidedbysubsection(b),violationofanyprovisionofthisarticleotherthan section4.04.061,uponconviction,ispunishablebyafinenottoexceedfivehundreddollars ($500.00)foreachoffense,andaseparateoffenseshallbedeemedcommitteduponeachday during oronwhich a violation occurs. (1)Byaproprietaryschoollicensedbythestate,oracollege,juniorcollege,or universitysupported entirely or partly bytaxation; (2)By a private college or universitywhichmaintains andoperates educationalprograms inwhichcreditsaretransferabletoacollege,juniorcollege,oruniversitysupported entirely or partly bytaxation; or (3)In a structure: (A)Whichhasnosignvisiblefromtheexteriorofthestructureandnoother advertisingthatindicates anudeorsemi-nude personis availableforviewing; (B)Whereinordertoparticipateinaclassastudentmustenrollatleastthree(3) daysin advance oftheclass; and (C)Where no morethan one(1) nude orsemi-nudemodelis on the premises at any onetime. (d)Itisadefensetoprosecutionundersection4.04.031(a)or4.04.061ofthisarticlethateach itemofdescriptive,printed,film,orvideomaterialofferedforsaleorrental,takenasawhole, containsseriousliterary, artistic,political,orscientific value. (Ordinance 1998-07,sec.XXI, adopted4/7/98; 2006 Code, ch.5,sec. 2.21) Sec. 4.04.005Injunctive relief Apersonwhooperatesorcausestobeoperatedasexuallyorientedbusinesswithoutavalid licenseorinviolationofsection4.04.061ofthisarticleissubjecttoasuitforinjunctionaswell asprosecutionforcriminalviolations.(Ordinance1998-07,sec.XXII,adopted4/7/98;2006 Code, ch. 5,sec. 2.22) 4-34 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter4:Business Regulations Sec. 4.04.006Amendments Sections4.04.061and4.04.062ofthisarticlemaybeamendedonlyaftercompliancewiththe procedurerequiredtoamendazoningordinance.Othersectionsofthisarticlemaybeamended byvoteofthetowncouncil.(Ordinance1998-07,sec.XXII,adopted4/7/98;2006Code,ch.5, sec. 2.23) Secs. 4.04.007–4.04.030Reserved Division 2. License Sec. 4.04.031Required; application (a)Licenserequired.Apersoncommitsanoffenseifthepersonoperatesasexuallyoriented businesswithoutavalidlicenseissued bythetownfortheparticulartypeof business. (b)Applicationinformation. (1)Anapplicationforalicensemustbemadeonaformprovidedbythecommission. The applicationformshallbesworntoandshallinclude: (A)The name and addressofthe applicant; (B)Statewhetherornottheapplicantmeetseachoftherequirementssetforthin section4.04.032 ofthisarticle; (C)Thenameandaddressofeachpersonrequiredtosigntheapplicationpursuant tosubsection(d)ofthissection,andthename,addressandtypeofentity(if applicable)ofeachpersonorentityownedorcontrolledbysuchpersonwhich owns orcontrols aninterestinthe businesstobelicensed;and (D)Suchothermatters,consistentwiththisarticle,asmaybespecifiedinthe applicationform. (2)Theapplicationmustbeaccompaniedbyasketchordiagramshowingthe configurationofthepremises,includingastatementoftotalfloorspaceoccupiedby thebusiness.Thesketchordiagramneednotbeprofessionallypreparedbutmustbe drawntoadesignatedscaleordrawnwithmarkeddimensionsoftheinteriorofthe premisesto anaccuracyof plus orminussix(6)inches.Applicantswhomustcomply withsection4.04.095ofthisarticleshallsubmitadiagrammeetingtherequirements ofsection 4.04.095. (c)Requirements.Theapplicantmustbequalifiedaccordingtotheprovisionsofthisarticle andthepremisesmustbeinspectedandfoundtobeincompliancewiththelawbythefire department andbuilding official. (d)Signingofapplication.Ifapersonwhowishestooperateasexuallyorientedbusinessisan individual,thepersonmustsignanapplicationforalicenseasapplicant.Ifapersonwhowishes tooperateasexuallyorientedbusinessisotherthananindividual, eachindividualwhodirectlyor indirectly,throughoneormoreintermediaries,ownsorcontrolsatenpercent(10%)orgreater interestinthe businessmustsign and submit, as an applicant, a separate application containing all 4-35 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter4:Business Regulations applicableinformationrequired bysubsection(b)ofthissection.Each applicantmustbe qualified undersection 4.04.032 andeachapplicantshallbe considered alicenseeifalicenseisgranted. (Ordinance 1998-07,sec.IV, adopted4/7/98; 2006Code, ch. 5,sec. 2.04) Sec. 4.04.032Issuance (a)Thecommissionshallapprovetheissuanceofandshallissuealicensetoanapplicantor thetransferbyanapplicantofalloranypartoftheapplicant’sownershiporcontrolofasexually orientedbusinesswithinthirty(30)daysafterreceiptofanapplicationunlessthecommission finds oneormoreofthefollowingtobetrue: (1)An applicantis undereighteen(18)yearsof age. (2)Anapplicantoranapplicant’sspouseisoverdueintheirpaymenttothetownof taxes,fees,fines, or penaltiesassessedagainstthemorimposedupontheminrelation to a sexually orientedbusiness. (3)Anapplicanthasfailedtoprovideinformationreasonablynecessaryforissuanceof thelicenseorhasfalselyansweredaquestionorrequestforinformationonthe applicationform. (4)Anapplicantoranapplicant’sspousehasbeen convictedofaviolationof aprovision ofthisarticle, otherthanthe offenseof operating a sexually oriented businesswithout alicense,withintwo(2)yearsimmediatelyprecedingtheapplication.Thefactthata convictionisbeing appealedshallhave no effect. (5)Anapplicantisresidingwithapersonwhohasbeendeniedalicensebythetownto operateasexuallyorientedbusinesswithintheprecedingtwelve(12)months,or residingwithapersonwhoselicensetooperateasexuallyorientedbusinesshasbeen revokedwithinthe precedingtwelve(12)months. (6)Thepremisestobeusedforthesexuallyorientedbusinessarenotincompliancewith applicablezoninglawsorhavenotbeenapprovedbythefiredepartmentandthe building officialas beingin compliancewith applicablelawsandcodes. (7)Thelicensefeerequired bythis article has not been paid. (8)Anapplicantortheproposedestablishmentisinviolationoforisnotincompliance withsection4.04.034,4.04.061,4.04.091,4.04.092,4.04.093,4.04.094,or4.04.096 ofthisarticle. (9)An applicantor anapplicant’sspouse has been convicted ofa crime: (A)Involving: (i)Anyofthefollowingoffensesasdescribedinchapter43oftheTexas PenalCode: a.Prostitution; 4-36 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter4:Business Regulations b.Promotionof prostitution; c.Aggravated promotion ofprostitution; d.Compelling prostitution; e.Obscenity; f.Sale,distribution, ordisplay of harmfulmaterialtominor; g.Sexual performance by a child; h.Possession ofchildpornography; (ii)Anyofthefollowingoffensesasdescribedinchapter21oftheTexas PenalCode: a.Publiclewdness; b.Indecent exposure; c.Indecencywith a child; (iii)Sexualassaultoraggravatedsexualassaultasdescribedinchapter22of theTexasPenalCode; (iv)Incest,solicitationofachild,orharboringarunawaychildasdescribed in chapter 25 oftheTexasPenalCode; (v)Criminalattempt,conspiracy,orsolicitationtocommitanyofthe foregoing offenses; (B)Forwhich: (i)Lessthantwo(2)yearshaveelapsedsincethedateofconvictionorthe dateofreleasefromconfinementimposedfortheconviction,whichever isthelaterdate,ifthe convictionis ofamisdemeanoroffense; (ii)Lessthanfive(5)yearshaveelapsedsincethedateofconvictionorthe dateofreleasefromconfinementfortheconviction,whicheveristhe laterdate,ifthe convictionisof afelony offense; or (iii)Lessthanfive(5)yearshaveelapsedsincethedateofthelastconviction orthe date ofreleasefromconfinementforthelastconviction,whichever isthelaterdate,iftheconvictionsareoftwo(2)ormoremisdemeanor offensesoracombinationofmisdemeanoroffensesoccurringwithinany twenty-four(24)month period. (b)Thefactthataconvictionisbeingappealedshallhavenoeffectonthedisqualificationof theapplicantor applicant’sspouse. 4-37 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter4:Business Regulations (c)Thelicense,ifgranted,shallstateonitsfacethenameofthepersonorpersonstowhomit isgranted,theexpirationdate,andtheaddressofthesexuallyorientedbusiness.Thelicenseshall bepostedin aconspicuous placeat orneartheentrancetothesexuallyorientedbusinesssothatit may be easilyreadatanytime. (Ordinance 1998-07,sec.V, adopted4/7/98;2006Code, ch. 5,sec. 2.05) Sec. 4.04.033Fee Theannualfeeforasexuallyorientedbusinesslicenseisintheamountestablishedbythefee schedulein appendixAtothis code.(Ordinance 1998-07,sec.VI, adopted4/7/98; 2006 Code, ch. 5,sec.2.06;Ordinance adoptingCode) Sec. 4.04.034Inspections (a)Atanytimeitisoccupiedoropenforbusiness,anapplicantorlicenseeshallpermit representativesofthepolicedepartment,firedepartment,andbuildinginspectiondivisionto inspectthepremisesofasexuallyorientedbusinessforthepurposeofinsuringcompliancewith thelaw. (b)Apersonwhooperatesasexuallyorientedbusiness,orwhoseagentoremployeeoperates thesame,commitsanoffenseifthepersonorperson’sagentoremployeerefusestopermita lawfulinspectionofthepremisesbyarepresentativeoftheabove-describeddepartmentsatany timeitisoccupiedor openforbusiness. (Ordinance 1998-07,sec.VII, adopted4/7/98;2006Code, ch. 5,sec. 2.07) Sec. 4.04.035Expiration (a)Eachlicenseshallexpireone(1)yearfromthedateofissuanceandmayberenewedonly bymakingapplicationasprovidedinsection4.04.031ofthisarticle.Applicationforrenewal shouldbemadeatleastthirty(30)daysbeforetheexpirationdate,and,whenmadelessthan thirty(30) days beforetheexpirationdate,the expiration ofthelicensewill not beaffected. (b)Whenthecommissiondeniesrenewalofalicense,theapplicantshallnotbeissueda licensefor one(1)yearfromthe dateof denial.If,subsequentto denial,the commissionfindsthat thebasisfordenialoftherenewallicensehasbeencorrectedorabated,theapplicantmaybe grantedalicenseifatleastninety(90)days have elapsedsincethedate denial becamefinal. (Ordinance 1998-07,sec.VIII, adopted4/7/98; 2006Code, ch.5,sec. 2.08) Sec. 4.04.036Suspension Thecommissionshallsuspendalicenseforaperiodnottoexceedthirty(30)daysifthe commission determinesthat alicenseeor an agent or employee of a licenseehas: (1)Violatedorisnotincompliancewithsection4.04.034,4.04.039,4.04.061,4.04.091, 4.04.092,4.04.093, 4.04.094, 4.04.095, or4.04.096 ofthis article; (2)Engagedintheuseofalcoholicbeverageswhileonthesexuallyorientedbusiness premises(unlesssuch useis otherwisepermitted bylaw); 4-38 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter4:Business Regulations (3)Refusedtoallowaninspectionofthesexuallyorientedbusinesspremisesas authorized bythisarticle; (4)Knowinglypermittedgamblingbyanypersononthesexuallyorientedbusiness premises; (5)Demonstratedinabilitytooperateormanageasexuallyorientedbusinessina peacefulandlaw-abidingmannerthusnecessitatingactionbylawenforcement officers. (Ordinance 1998-07,sec.IX, adopted4/7/98; 2006Code, ch. 5,sec. 2.09) Sec. 4.04.037Revocation (a)Thecommissionshallrevokealicenseifacauseofsuspensioninsection4.04.036ofthis articleoccurs andthelicense hasbeensuspendedwithintheprecedingtwelve(12)months. (b)The commissionshallrevoke a licenseifthe commission determinesthat: (1)Alicenseegavefalseormisleadinginformationinthematerialsubmittedtothe commission duringthe application process; (2)Alicenseeoranagentoremployeehasknowinglyallowedpossession,use, orsaleof controlledsubstancesonthe premises; (3)Alicenseeoranagentoremployeehasknowinglyallowedprostitutiononthe premises; (4)Alicenseeoranagentoremployeeknowinglyoperatedthesexuallyoriented businessduring a periodoftimewhenthelicensee’slicensewassuspended; (5)Alicenseehas beenconvictedofanoffenselistedinsection4.04.032(a)(9)(A)hereof forwhichthetimeperiodrequiredinsection4.04.032(a)(9)(B)hereofhasnot elapsed; (6)Ontwo(2)ormoreoccasionswithinatwelve(12)monthperiod,apersonorpersons committedanoffenseoccurringinoronthelicensedpremisesofacrimelistedin section4.04.032(a)(9)(A)hereof,forwhichaconvictionhasbeenobtained,andthe personorpersonswereagentsoremployeesofthesexuallyorientedbusinessatthe timetheoffenseswere committed; (7)Alicenseeoranagentoremployeehasknowinglyallowedanyactofsexual intercourse,sodomy,oralcopulation,masturbation,orsexualcontacttooccurinor onthelicensedpremises.Theterm“sexualcontact”shallhavethesamemeaningas itisdefinedinsection21.01 oftheTexasPenalCode;or (8)Alicenseeisdelinquentinpaymenttothetownforhoteloccupancytaxes,ad valoremtaxes, orsalestaxesrelatedtothesexually oriented business. 4-39 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter4:Business Regulations (c)Thefactthataconvictionisbeingappealedshallhavenoeffectontherevocationofthe license. (d)Subsection(b)(7)hereofdoesnot applytoadultmotelsasagroundforrevokingthelicense unlessthelicenseeoremployeeknowinglyallowedtheactofsexualintercourse,sodomy,oral copulation,masturbation,orsexualcontactto occurina publicplaceorwithin publicview. (e)Whenthecommissionrevokesalicense,therevocationshallcontinueforone(1)yearand thelicenseeshallnotbeissuedasexuallyorientedbusinesslicenseforone(1)yearfromthedate revocationbecameeffective.If,subsequenttorevocation,thecommissionfindsthatthebasisfor therevocationhasbeencorrectedorabated,theapplicantmaybegrantedalicenseifatleast ninety(90)dayshaveelapsedsincethedatetherevocationbecameeffective.Ifthelicensewas revokedundersubsection(b)(5)ofthissection,anapplicantmaynotbegrantedanotherlicense untiltheappropriatenumberofyearsrequiredundersection4.04.032(a)(9)(B)hereofhaselapsed sincetheterminationof anysentence, parole, orprobation. (Ordinance 1998-07,sec.X, adopted4/7/98;2006Code, ch. 5,sec. 2.10) Sec. 4.04.038Appeals Ifthecommissiondeniestheissuanceofalicense,orsuspendsorrevokesalicense,the commissionshallsendtotheapplicantorlicensee,bycertifiedmail,returnreceiptrequested, writtennoticeoftheactionandtherighttoanappeal.Theaggrievedpartymayappealthe decisionofthecommissiontothetowncouncil.Thefilingofanappealstaystheactionofthe commissioninsuspendingorrevokingalicenseuntilthetowncouncilmakesafinaldecision.If withinaten(10)dayperiodthecommissionsuspends,revokesordeniesissuanceofanylicense foranyothersexuallyorientedbusinessatthesamelocation,thenthecommissionmay consolidatetherequestforappealsofthoseactionsintoone(1)appeal.(Ordinance1998-07,sec. XI, adopted4/7/98; 2006 Code, ch.5,sec. 2.11) Sec. 4.04.039Transfer Alicensee,includinganyapplicantforalicense,shallnottransferhis/herlicenseorallorany partofhis/her ownershiporcontrolofasexuallyorientedbusinessto another,norshallalicensee operateasexuallyorientedbusinessundertheauthorityofalicenseatanyplaceotherthanthe addressdesignatedintheapplication.(Ordinance1998-07,sec.XII,adopted4/7/98;2006Code, ch. 5, sec. 2.12) Secs. 4.04.040–4.04.060Reserved Division 3. Location Sec. 4.04.061Restrictions (a)Apersoncommitsanoffenseifthepersonoperatesorcausestobeoperatedasexually oriented businesswithin onethousandfeet(1,000') of: (1)A church; (2)Aschool; 4-40 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter4:Business Regulations (3)AboundaryofaresidentialdistrictoraNSNeighborhoodServicedistrictasdefined bythe comprehensivezoning ordinanceofthetown; (4)A public park; (5)The propertyline ofalotdevotedtoresidential use;or (6)Any county,stateorfederally owned orcontrolledland usedforpublicrecreation. (b)Apersoncommitsanoffenseifsaidpersoncausesorpermitstheoperation,establishment, substantialenlargement,ortransferofownershiporcontrolofasexuallyorientedbusiness locatedwithinonethousandfeet(1,000') of anothersexually oriented business. (c)Apersoncommitsanoffenseifsaidpersoncausesorpermitstheoperation,establishment, ormaintenanceofmorethanonesexuallyorientedbusinessinthesamebuilding,structure,or portionthereof,ortheincreaseoffloorareaofanysexuallyorientedbusinessinanybuilding, structure,or portionthereof containing anothersexually oriented business. (d)Forthepurposesofsubsection(a)ofthissection,measurementshallbemadeinastraight line,withoutregardtointerveningstructuresorobjects,fromthenearestportionofthebuilding orstructureusedasapartofthepremiseswhereasexuallyorientedbusinessisconducted,tothe nearestpropertylineofthepremisesofachurchorschool,ortothenearestboundaryofan affected public park,residentialdistrict, orresidentiallot. (e)Forpurposesofsubsection(b)ofthissection,thedistancebetweenanytwo(2)sexually orientedbusinessesshallbemeasuredinastraightline,withoutregardtointerveningstructures or objects,fromtheclosestexteriorwallofthestructureinwhicheachbusinessislocated. (f)Anysexuallyorientedbusinesslawfullyoperatingontheeffectivedateofthis articlethatis inviolationofsubsection(a),(b),or(c)ofthissectionshallbedeemedanonconforminguse.The nonconformingusewillbe permittedto continuefora periodnotto exceedsix(6)months,unless soonerterminatedforanyreasonorvoluntarilydiscontinuedforaperiodofthirty(30)daysor more.Suchnonconforminguseshallnotbeincreased,enlarged,extendedoralteredexceptthat theusemaybechangedtoaconforminguse.Iftwo(2)ormoresexuallyorientedbusinessesare withinonethousandfeet(1,000')ofoneanotherandotherwiseinapermissiblelocation,the sexuallyorientedbusinesswhichwasfirstestablishedandcontinuallyoperatingataparticular locationisthe conforminguse andthelater-established business(es)is nonconforming. (g)Asexuallyorientedbusinesslawfullyoperatingasaconforminguseisnotrendereda nonconformingusebythelocation,subsequenttothegrantorrenewalofthesexuallyoriented businesslicense,ofachurch,school,publicpark,residentialdistrict,orresidentiallotwithinone thousandfeet(1000')ofthesexuallyorientedbusiness.Thisprovision appliesonlytotherenewal of a validlicense, and does not applywhen an applicationfor a licenseissubmitted after a license has expiredor has beenrevoked. (Ordinance 1998-07,sec.XIII, adopted4/7/98; 2006Code, ch.5,sec. 2.13) Sec. 4.04.062Exemptionfromlocationrestrictions (a)Ifthecommissiondeniestheissuanceofalicensetoanapplicantbecausethelocationof thesexuallyorientedbusinessestablishmentisinviolationofsection4.04.061 ofthisarticle,then 4-41 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter4:Business Regulations theapplicantmay,notlaterthanten(10)calendardaysafterreceivingnoticeofthedenial,file withthetownsecretaryawrittenrequestforanexemptionfromthelocationalrestrictionsof section4.04.061. (b)Ifthewrittenrequestisfiledwiththetownsecretarywithintheten(10)daylimit,thenthe towncouncilshallconsidertherequest.Thetownsecretaryshallsetadateforthehearingwithin sixty(60)daysfromthedatethewrittenrequestisreceived. (c)Ahearingbythetowncouncilmayproceedifaquorumispresent.Thetowncouncilshall hearandconsiderevidenceofferedbyanyinterestedperson.Theformalrulesofevidencedonot apply. (d)Thetowncouncilmay,initsdiscretion,grantanexemptionfromthelocationalrestrictions ofsection 4.04.061ofthisarticleifitmakesthefollowingfindings: (1)Thatthelocationoftheproposedsexuallyorientedbusinesswillnothavea detrimental effect on nearby properties orbecontrarytothepublicsafety orwelfare; (2)Thatthegranting ofthe exemptionwill notviolatethespirit andintent ofthisarticle; (3)Thatthelocationoftheproposedsexuallyorientedbusinesswillnotdowngradethe propertyvaluesorqualityoflifeintheadjacentareasorencouragethedevelopment of urbanblight; (4)Thatthelocationofanadditionalsexuallyorientedbusinessintheareawillnotbe contrarytoanyprogramofneighborhoodconservationnorwillitinterferewithany efforts of urbanrenewalorrestoration; and (5)Thatall otherapplicable provisionsofthisarticlewillbe observed. (e)Thetowncouncilshallgrantordenytheexemptionbyamajorityvote.Failuretoreacha majorityvoteshallresultin denial ofthe exemption.Disputesoffactshall be decided on thebasis ofapreponderanceoftheevidence.Thedecisionofthepermitandlicenseappealbythetown councilisfinal. (f)Ifthetowncouncilgrantstheexemption,theexemptionisvalidforone(1)yearfromthe dateofthetowncouncil’saction.Upontheexpirationofanexemption,thesexuallyoriented businessisinviolationofthelocationalrestrictionsofsection4.04.061untiltheapplicantapplies forandreceives another exemption. (g)Ifthetowncouncildeniestheexemption,theapplicantmaynotreapplyforanexemption untilatleasttwelve(12)monthshave elapsedsincethe date ofthetowncouncil’s action. (h)Thegrantofanexemptiondoesnotexempttheapplicantfromanyotherprovisionsofthis articleotherthanthelocationalrestrictionsofsection4.04.061. (Ordinance 1998-07,sec.XIV, adopted4/7/98; 2006 Code, ch.5,sec. 2.14) Secs. 4.04.063–4.04.090Reserved 4-42 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter4:Business Regulations Division 4.OperationalRegulations Sec. 4.04.091Additionalregulationsfor nude escortagencies (a)An escortagencyshall notemploy any person underthe age ofeighteen(18)years. (b)A person commits an offenseifsaidperson acts as anescort or agreestoactas an escortfor any personunderthe age of eighteen(18)years. (Ordinance 1998-07,sec.XV, adopted4/7/98; 2006Code, ch. 5,sec. 2.15) Sec. 4.04.092Additionalregulationsfor nude modelstudios (a)A nude modelstudioshallnot employ any personunderthe age of eighteen(18) years. (b)Apersonundertheageofeighteen(18)yearscommitsanoffenseifsaidpersonappearsin astateofnudityinoronthepremisesofanudemodelstudio.Itisadefensetoprosecutionunder thissubsectionifthepersonundertheageofeighteen(18)yearswasinarestroomnotopento publicview or persons ofthe oppositesex. (c)Apersoncommitsanoffenseifsaidpersonappearsinastateofnudityorknowingly allowsanotherpersontoappearinastateofnudityinanareaofanudemodelstudiopremises whichcan be viewedfromthe publicright-of-way. (d)Anudemodelstudioshallnotplaceorpermitabed,sofa,ormattressinanyroomonthe premises,exceptthat a sofamay be placedin a receptionroom open tothe public. (Ordinance 1998-07,sec.XVI, adopted4/7/98; 2006 Code, ch.5,sec. 2.16) Sec. 4.04.093Additionalregulationsfor adulttheaters and adultmotionpicturetheaters (a)Apersoncommitsanoffenseifsaidpersonknowinglyallowsapersonundertheageof eighteen(18)yearstoappearinastateofnudityorsemi-nudityinoronthepremisesofanadult theater oradultmotion picturetheater. (b)Apersonundertheageofeighteen(18)yearscommitsanoffenseifsaidpersonknowingly appearsinastateofnudityorsemi-nudityinoronthepremisesofanadulttheateroradult motion picturetheater. (c)Itisadefensetoprosecutionundersubsections(a)and(b)ofthissectioniftheperson undereighteen(18)yearswasinarestroomnotopentopublicvieworpersonsoftheopposite sex. (Ordinance 1998-07,sec.XVII, adopted 4/7/98; 2006Code, ch. 5,sec. 2.17) Sec. 4.04.094Additionalregulationsfor adultmotels (a)Evidencethatasleepingroominahotel,motel,orsimilarcommercialestablishmenthas beenrentedandvacatedtwo(2)ormoretimesinaperiodoftimethatislessthanten(10)hours createsarebuttablepresumptionthattheestablishmentisanadultmotelasthattermisdefinedin this article. 4-43 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter4:Business Regulations (b)Apersoncommitsanoffenseif,asthepersonincontrolofasleepingroominahotel, motel,orsimilarcommercialestablishmentthatdoesnothaveasexuallyorientedbusiness license,saidpersonrentsorsubrentsasleepingroomtoapersonand,withinten(10)hoursfrom thetimetheroomisrented,saidpersonrentsorsubrentsthesamesleepingroom again. (c)Forpurposesofsubsection(b)ofthissection,theterm“rent”or“subrent”meanstheactof permitting a roomto beoccupiedfor anyform of consideration. (Ordinance 1998-07,sec.XVIII, adopted4/7/98; 2006Code, ch. 5,sec. 2.18) Sec. 4.04.095Exhibition ofsexuallyexplicitfilmsor videos (a)Apersonwhooperatesorcausestobeoperatedasexuallyorientedbusiness,otherthanan adultmotel,whichexhibitsonthepremises,inaviewingroomoflessthanonehundredfifty (150)squarefeetoffloorspace,afilm,videocassette,orothervideoreproductionwhichdepicts specifiedsexualactivitiesorspecificanatomicalareas,shallcomplywiththefollowing requirements: (1)Uponapplicationforasexuallyorientedbusinesslicense,theapplicationshallbe accompaniedbyadiagramofthepremisesshowingaplanthereofspecifyingthe locationofone(1)ormoremanager’sstations,thelocationofalloverheadlighting fixturesandswitches,whichlightsarecontrolledbywhichswitches,anddesignating anyportionofthepremisesinwhichpatronswillnotbepermitted.Onlyagentsor employeesshallhaveaccesstolightswitches.Amanager’sstationmaynotexceed thirty-two(32)squarefeetoffloorarea.Thediagramshallalsodesignatetheplaceat whichthepermitwillbeconspicuouslyposted,ifgranted.Aprofessionallyprepared diagraminthenatureofanengineer’sorarchitect’sblueprintshallnotberequired; however, each diagramshould be orientedtothe northortosome designatedstreet or objectandshouldbedrawntoadesignatedscaleorwithmarkeddimensions sufficienttoshowthevariousinternaldimensionsofallareasoftheinteriorofthe premisestoanaccuracyofplusorminussixinches(6").Thecommissionmaywaive theforegoingdiagramforrenewalapplicationsiftheapplicantadoptsadiagramthat waspreviouslysubmittedandcertifiesthattheconfigurationofthepremiseshasnot beenalteredsinceitwasprepared. (2)The applicationshallbeswornto betrue andcorrectbythe applicant. (3)Noalterationintheconfigurationorlocationofamanager’sstationmaybemade withouttheprior approvalofthe commission. (4)Itisthedutyoftheowners andoperatorofthepremisestoensurethat atleastone(1) agentoremployeeisondutyandsituatedineachmanager’sstationatalltimesthat any patronis presentinsidethepremises. (5)Theinteriorofthepremisesshallbeconfiguredinsuchamannerthatthereisan unobstructedviewfromamanager’sstationofeveryareaofthepremisestowhich anypatronispermittedaccessforanypurpose,excludingrestrooms.Restroomsmay notcontainvideoreproductionequipment.Ifthepremiseshavetwo(2)ormore manager’sstationsdesignated,thentheinteriorofthe premisesshallbeconfiguredin suchamannerthatthereisanunobstructedviewofeachareaofthepremisesto 4-44 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter4:Business Regulations whichanypatronispermittedaccessforanypurposefromatleastone(1)ofthe manager’sstations.Theviewrequiredinthissubsectionmustbebydirectlineof sightfromthemanager’sstation. (6)Itshallbethedutyoftheownersandoperators,anditshallalsobethedutyofany agents and employees presentinthe premises,to ensurethat: (A)Theviewareaspecifiedinsubsection(a)(5)remainsunobstructedbyany doors,walls,merchandise,displayracksorothermaterialsatalltimesthatany patronis presentinthepremises; and (B)Nopatronispermittedaccesstoanyareaofthepremiseswhichhasbeen designatedasanareainwhichpatronswillnotbepermittedintheapplication filed pursuanttosubsection(a)(1) ofthissection. (7)Thepremisesshallbeequippedwithoverheadlightingfixturesofsufficientintensity toilluminateeveryplacetowhichpatronsarepermittedaccessatanilluminationof notlessthan one(1.0)footcandle asmeasuredatthefloorlevel. (8)Itshallbethedutyoftheownersandoperators,anditshallalsobethedutyofany agentsandemployeespresentinthepremises,toensurethattheillumination described aboveismaintained atalltimeswhen any patronis presentinthepremises. (b)Apersonhavingadutyundersubsections(a)(1)through(8)abovecommitsanoffenseif saidpersonknowinglyfailstofulfillthat duty. (Ordinance 1998-07,sec.XIX, adopted4/7/98; 2006 Code, ch.5,sec. 2.19) Sec. 4.04.096Displayofsexually explicitmaterialtominors (a)Apersoncommitsanoffenseif,inabusinessestablishmentopentopersonsundertheage ofseventeen(17)years,hedisplaysabook,pamphlet,newspaper,magazine,film,or videocassette,thecoverofwhichdepicts,inamannercalculatedtoarousesexuallustorpassion forcommercialgainortoexploitsexuallustorperversionforcommercialgain,anyofthe following: (1)Humansexualintercourse,masturbation, orsodomy; (2)Fondlingorothererotictouchingofhumangenitals,pubicregion,buttocks,or female breasts; (3)Lessthancompletelyandopaquelycoveredhumangenitals,buttocks,orthatportion ofthefemale breast belowthetopoftheareola;or (4)Humanmalegenitalsin a discernibleturgidstate,whethercoveredor uncovered. (b)Inthissection,“display”meanstolocateaniteminsuchamannerthat,withoutobtaining assistancefrom an agent oremployee ofthe businessestablishment: (1)Itis availabletothegeneral publicforhandling andinspection; or 4-45 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter4:Business Regulations (2)Thecover,outsidepackaging,orcontentsoftheitemarevisibletomembersofthe generalpublic. (Ordinance 1998-07,sec.XX, adopted4/7/98; 2006Code, ch. 5,sec. 2.20) * ARTICLE 4.05 GRAVELPITSANDMININGOPERATIONS Sec. 4.05.001Penalty Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersontoviolateanyprovisionofthisarticle,andanyperson violatinganyprovisionofthisarticleshallbedeemedguiltyofamisdemeanorandupon convictionthereofshallbesubjecttoafineinanamountnottoexceedtwohundreddollars ($200.00),andaseparateoffenseshallbedeemedcommitteduponeachdayduringoronwhicha violationoccursorcontinues.(Ordinance1985-25,sec.II,adopted10/14/85;2006Code,ch.5, sec. 3.03) Sec. 4.05.002Zoning regulations;permit Gravelpitsandminingoperationsexistingontheeffectivedateofthisarticlearehereby classifiedasabusinessandmaycontinuetooperateonlyuponreceiptofabusinesszoning classificationthatincludes and encompasses as a principal usesgravel pits and mining operations. Priortothepassageofacomprehensivezoningordinance,noowneroroperatorshalloperatea gravelpitorminingoperation,includinganydrillingforminerals,withouteither aspecialzoning permitoraspeciallimitedtimepermitissuedbythetowncouncil.Thetowncouncilshall establishreasonableandappropriatezoningandpermitfees.(Ordinance1985-25,sec.I,adopted 10/14/85; 2006 Code,ch. 5,sec. 3.01) Sec. 4.05.003Reclamation andrestorationofland Allopengravelpitsandminingoperationsleftbyexcavationofgravelorothermineralsshallbe filledandthelandreclaimedwithinninety(90)daysaftertheexcavationshaveceased.The reclamationshallrestoretheland,generally,totheconditionandtopographyithadpriortothe excavation.(Ordinance 1985-25,sec.II, adopted10/14/85;2006Code, ch.5,sec.3.02) † ARTICLE 4.06 FOODESTABLISHMENTS Division 1. Generally Sec. 4.06.001Adoptionofstate rules Thetownadoptsbyreferencetheprovisionsofthecurrentrulesorrulesasamendedbythe departmentofstatehealthservices,foodestablishmentsgroup,TexasFoodEstablishmentRules, * Statelawreferences– Subsurfaceexcavations,V.T.C.A.,WaterCode,sec.31.001etseq.;municipal regulationofexplorationanddevelopmentofmineralinterests,V.T.C.A.,NaturalResourcesCode,sec. 92.007. † Statelawreferences– Regulationoffoodproducts,generally,V.T.C.A.,HealthandSafetyCode,chs. 433–438;regulationoffoodserviceestablishments,retailfoodstores,mobilefoodunits,androadsidefood vendors,V.T.C.A.,HealthandSafetyCode,sec.437.001etseq. 4-46 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter4:Business Regulations 25TexasAdministrativeCodesections229.161–229.171and229.173–229.175,asamended.A certified copy oftherulesshall be filed and maintainedinthe office ofthetownsecretary, and the sameareherebyadoptedandincorporatedhereinasifthesamewerecopiedintheirentirety,and theprovisionsthereofshallbecontrollingwithinthetown.(Ordinance2006-01,sec.II,adopted 1/9/06;2006Code, ch.6,sec. 2.01) Sec. 4.06.002Definitions Thefollowingwordsandterms,whenusedinthisarticle,shallhavethefollowingmeanings, unlessthe contextclearlyindicates otherwise: Commissary.Acateringestablishment,restaurantoranyotherplaceinwhichfood,food containers,orfoodsuppliesarekept,handled,prepared,packagedorstored.Commissaryshall notmeanaresidentialkitchen,butconstitutesacommercialfoodserviceoperationthatis operated and maintained pursuanttostaterules andregulations. Criticalviolations.Criticalitemsasdefinedonthefoodserviceestablishmentinspectionreport distributedbythedepartmentofstatehealthserviceswithademeritweightoffour(4)orfive(5) andrequiringimmediateattention. Directorofcommunitydevelopmentordirector.Thedirectorofcommunitydevelopmentofthe town orthe director’sdesignated official. Extensiveremodeling.When20%orgreaterareaofafoodestablishmentisbeingremodeled, whichnecessities apermitbeing obtained priortoperforming anyremodeling. Follow-upinspection.Anyinspection,otherthanaroutineinspectionorfullfollow-up reinspection,conductedofapermittedfoodestablishment,afternoticehasbeengiventothe establishmentto correctaviolation,to documentthattheviolation has been corrected. Food.Raw,cookedorprocessedediblesubstance,ice,beverageoringredientusedorintended foruseorforsaleinwholeorinpartforhuman consumption. Food-borneillness.Diseases,usuallyeitherinfectiousortoxicinnature,causedbyagentsthat enterthe bodythroughtheingestionoffood. Foodestablishment.Arestaurant,cafe,hoteldiningroom,grocerystore,meatmarket,softdrink stand,hamburgerstand,icecreamwagon,daycarecenter,oranyplacewherefoodordrinkfor humanconsumptionisofferedforsale,giveninexchangeorgivenaway.Itincludestemporary foodestablishmentsandmobileunits.Thetermdoesnotincludethefollowingoperationsand establishments,providedthattheoperationsdonotexposethepublictoasubstantialand imminent health hazard asdetermined bythetown healthofficer: (1)Anorganizationthatservesonlyitsownmembershipandimmediateguestsorother structuredgroupsofpersonswhogatheroccasionallyforfellowshipandsocietythat providesthefoodfromamongsttheirmembership; (2)Anestablishmentwhichhandlesonlyfreshunprocessedfruits,nutsandvegetables andwhich operatesfrom a unitthatismobileinnature; and 4-47 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter4:Business Regulations (3)Thesale,distributionorserviceoffoodatanevent,partyorotherspecialgathering thatisnotopentopersonsotherthanthemembersorinvitedguestsofthesponsor, providedthatthereisnopublicadvertisementoftheevent,publicsolicitationof fundsatorfortheevent,orparticipation bythegeneral publicinthe event. Foodestablishmentpermitorpermit.Thepermitissuedtoafoodestablishmenttooperatewithin thetown. Foodprotectionmanager.Apersonwhohasshownproficiencyofrequiredinformationthrough passingatestthatispartofafoodprotectionmanagementprogramaccreditedbythedepartment ofstatehealthservices,accordingto25TACsection229.172,andhasrespondedcorrectlyto questions astheyrelatetospecificfood operations. Fullfollow-upreinspection.Acompleteinspectionofapermittedfoodestablishmentwhichis requiredto be conductedwithinseventy-two(72) hours of a fullroutineinspectionwhichresulted inaratingwherethecumulativedemeritvalueoftheestablishmentexceeded30demerits,to ensurethatall notedviolations have been corrected. Law. Federal,state andlocalstatutes, ordinances andregulations. Mobileunit.Avehicle-mountedfoodestablishmentorafoodestablishmentpulledbehinda vehiclesoastobereadilymoveable. Nonprofitorganization.Acivicorfraternalorganization,charity,lodge,association, proprietorship,orcorporationpossessinganInternalRevenueCodesection501(c)(3)exemption, orreligiousorganizationsmeetingthedefinitionof“church”underInternalRevenueCode section170b.1.a.(I). Packaged.Bottled,canned, cartoned orsecurelywrapped. Person.Anyindividual,partnership, corporation,associationorotherlegal entity. Personincharge.Thepersonpresentinafoodestablishmentwhoistheapparentsupervisorof thefoodestablishmentatthetimeofinspection.Ifnopersonistheapparentsupervisor,thenany employee presentisthepersonin charge. Potentiallyhazardousfood.Foodthatisnaturalorsyntheticandthatrequirestemperaturecontrol becauseitisinaformcapableofsupportingtherapidandprogressivegrowthofinfectiousor toxigenicmicroorganisms;thegrowthandtoxinproductionofClostridiumbotulinum;or,inraw shell eggs,thegrowth ofSalmonellaenteritidis. Regulatory authority.Thestate and/orthetown. Routineinspection.Anunannouncedinspectionconductedofapermittedfoodestablishmentto determinethe complianceofthe establishmentwiththe provisionsofthis article. Rules.Thedepartmentofhealthstatehealthservices,foodestablishmentgroup,TexasFood EstablishmentRules,25TexasAdministrativeCodesections229.161–229.171and229.173– 229.175,as amended. 4-48 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter4:Business Regulations Snowcone.Asnowconeand/orasnowconetypeproductdefinedascrushedorshavedice servedin a single-use container andtoppedwithflavoredsyrups. Supervisorypersonnel.Thecertificateholder,individualhavingsupervisoryormanagement dutiesandanyotherpersonworkinginafoodestablishmentwhomaybeinchargeofits operation. Temporaryfoodestablishment.Afoodestablishmentthatoperatesatafixedlocationforaperiod oftimeofnotmorethanfourteen(14)consecutivedaysinconjunctionwithasingleeventor celebration. Townhealthofficer.Theperson(s)employedbyorwithwhomthetownhasacontracttoprovide inspectionandotherservicesnecessaryfortheadministrationandenforcementoftherulesand codesregulatingfood establishments andtheserviceandsaleoffoodwithinthetown. (Ordinance2002-24,secs.II,III,adopted6/3/02;Ordinance2006-01,sec.III,adopted1/9/06; 2006Code,ch. 6,sec.2.02) Sec. 4.06.003Penalty;injunctiverelief (a)Any personviolating anyoftheprovisionsofthis articleshall be deemedguilty of a classC misdemeanoruponconvictionandshallbefined,exceptasotherwiseprovidedherein,inasum nottoexceedtwothousanddollars($2,000.00)foreachoffense,andaseparateoffenseshallbe deemed committed upon each day during or on whichaviolation occursorcontinues. (b)Ifthegoverningbodyofthetowndeterminesthataviolationofthisarticlecreatesathreat tothepublicsafety,thetownmaybringsuitinthedistrictcourttoenjoinsuchviolationas allowed bylaw. (Ordinance 2006-01,sec.XVIII, adopted1/9/06; 2006Code, ch. 6,sec. 2.14) Sec. 4.06.004Enforcement Thedirectorofcommunitydevelopmentisresponsiblefortheenforcementoftherulesandthe provisionsofthisarticle.(Ordinance2006-01,sec.IV,adopted1/9/06;2006Code,ch.6,sec. 2.03) Sec. 4.06.005Inspections (a)Frequency.Aninspectionof a food establishmentshall be performed atleast onceeverysix (6)months.Additionalinspectionsofthefoodestablishmentshallbeperformedasoftenas necessaryfortheenforcementoftherules,thisarticleand otherapplicablelaw. (b)Fee.AninspectionfeeshallbechargedinaccordancewiththefeescheduleinappendixA ofthiscode. (c)Rightofentry.Asaconditionofthefoodestablishmentpermit,anemployeeoragentof thetown,afterpresentingproperidentification,shallbepermittedtoenteranypermittedfood establishmentatanyreasonabletime,forthepurposeofmakinginspectionstodetermine compliancewiththe provisions ofthisarticle.The agentshallbe permittedtoexaminetherecords 4-49 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter4:Business Regulations oftheestablishmenttoobtaininformationpertainingtofoodandsuppliespurchased,received,or used,orto persons employed. (d)Findings. Whenever an inspection of a food establishment or commissaryismade,thetown healthofficershallrecordthefindingsonaninspectionreportform.Theinspectionreportform shallsummarizetherequirementsoftherulesandofthisarticleandshallsetforthaweighted pointvalueforeachrequirement.Inspectionalremarksshallbewrittentoreference,bysection number,thesectionviolatedandshallstatethecorrectiontobemade.Theratingscoreofthe establishmentshall bethetotal oftheweightedpointvaluesforallviolations,subtractedfrom one hundred(100).Afullfollow-upinspectionshallbeconductediftheinspectionofthe establishmentresultsinatleastthirty(30)demerits. (e)Report.Acopyoftheinspectionreportformshallbefurnishedtothepersoninchargeof thefoodestablishmentattheconclusionoftheinspection.Thecompletedinspectionreportform ispublicinformationthatshallbemadeavailableforpublicdisclosuretoanypersonwho requestsitin accordancewith applicablelaw. (f)Reinspectionfee. (1)Follow-upinspection.If a follow-upinspection of a food establishmentisrequired by thetowntoverifycorrectionofaviolation,areinspectionfeeasspecifiedinthefee scheduleinappendixAofthiscodeshallbepaidtothetown.Thisfeeshallbe submittedtothetownwithinseventy-two(72) hoursofthereinspection. (2)Multipleviolations.Ifaroutineinspectionofafoodestablishmentrevealsserious, multipleviolationsinfoodsafetyoroveralllevelofsanitationasidentifiedinthe inspectionreport, a fullfollow-upreinspectionwill beconductedoftheestablishment toverifycorrectionoftheexistingcondition.Inthisinstance,afeeof50%ofthe foodestablishment’sannualpermitfeeshallbesubmittedtothetownalongwitha signedletterstatingthateachidentifiedviolationiscorrected,andthemethodof correction, priortothescheduleddate ofreinspection. (g)Failuretopayfees.Failuretopaytherequiredreinspectionfee(s)ortotimelyremedyall violationsshallresultintheimmediatesuspensionoftheestablishment’spermit,andthe establishmentshallbeorderedtoceaseoperationimmediately.Thefoodestablishmentshall remaincloseduntiltheviolation(s)arecorrected,allrequiredfeesarepaid,andareinspectionis conductedtoverifythattheviolations are corrected. (h)Correctionofviolations. (1)Correctionperiods.Theinspectionreportformshallspecifyareasonableperiodof timeforthecorrectionoftheviolationsfound,andcorrectionoftheviolationsshall beaccomplishedwithintheperiodspecifiedinaccordancewiththefollowing provisions: (A)Ifanimminenthealthhazardexistssuchascompletelackofrefrigerationor sewagebackupintothefoodestablishment,theestablishmentshall immediatelyceasefoodserviceoperations.Operationsshallnotberesumed untilallviolationsarecorrectedand operationsare authorized bythetown. 4-50 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter4:Business Regulations (B)Allviolationsoffour(4)orfive(5)pointweighteditemsshallbecorrectedas soonaspossible,butinanyevent,withinten(10)daysfollowinginspection, theholderofthepermit,license,orcertificateshallsubmitawrittenreportto theregulatoryauthoritystatingthatfour(4)orfive(5)pointviolationshave beencorrected.Afollow-upinspectionshallbeconductedtoconfirm correction. (C)Allone(1)ortwo(2)pointweighteditemsshallbecorrectedassoonas possible,butinanyeventbythetimeofthenextroutineinspection,butnot laterthanninety(90) calendardays aftertheinitialinspection. (D)Whentheratingscoreoftheestablishmentislessthansixty(60),the establishmentshallinitiatecorrectiveactiononallidentifiedviolationswithin forty-eight(48)hours.Oneormorereinspectionswillbeconductedat reasonabletimeintervalsto assurecorrection. (2)Notice.Theinspectionreportshallstatethatfailuretocomplywithanytimelimits specifiedforcorrectionsmayresultinsuspensionorthecessationoffoodservice operations.Anopportunityforappealfromtheinspectionfindingsandtime limitationswillbeprovidedifawrittenrequestforahearingisfiledwiththedirector withinten(10)daysfollowingsuspension.Ifarequestforahearingisreceived,the directorshall hold ahearingwithintwenty(20) daysofreceiptoftherequest. (3)Closureofestablishment.Wheneverafoodestablishmentisrequiredunderthe provisions ofthissectionto ceaseoperations,itshallnotresume operations untilsuch timeasareinspectiondeterminesthatconditionsresponsiblefortherequirementto ceaseoperationsnolongerexist.Opportunityforreinspectionshallbeofferedwithin areasonabletimegiventhe applicabledeadlinesfor correctingviolations. (Ordinance2002-24,sec.X,adopted6/3/02;Ordinance2006-01,sec.IX,adopted1/9/06;2006 Code, ch. 6,sec. 2.08) Sec. 4.06.006Examinationandcondemnationoffood;procedurewhendiseaseis suspected (a)Holdorder.Thedirectormayexamineorsamplefoodasoftenasnecessaryfor enforcementoftherules,this articleandanyother applicablelaw.The directormay,uponwritten noticetotheownerorpersoninchargespecifyingwithparticularitythereasonstherefor,placea holdorderonanyfoodwhichitbelievesisinviolationofanyprovisionoftherules,thisarticle andanyotherapplicablelaw.Thedirectororotherregulatoryauthorityshalltag,label,or otherwiseidentifyanyfoodsubjecttotheholdorder.Nofoodsubjecttoaholdordershallbe used,served,ormovedfromtheestablishment.Thedirectorshallpermitstorageofthefood underconditionsspecifiedintheholdorder,unlessstorageisnotpossiblewithoutrisktothe public health,inwhichcaseimmediatedestructionshall be orderedandaccomplished. (b)Hearing.Theholdordershallstatethatarequestforhearingmaybefiledwithinten(10) days,andthatifnohearingisrequestedthefoodshallbedestroyed.Themunicipalcourtjudge shallholdanadministrativehearingifsorequested, and,onthebasisofevidence produced atthat hearing,theholdordermaybevacated,ortheownerofpersoninchargeofthefoodmaybe directedbywrittenordertodenatureordestroysuchfoodortobringitintocompliancewiththe provisionsofthisarticle. 4-51 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter4:Business Regulations (c)Procedurewhendiseaseissuspected.Whenthedirectorhasreasonable causetosuspectthe possibilityofdiseasetransmissionfromanyfoodestablishmentemployee,hemaysecure morbidityhistoryofthesuspectedemployeeormakeanyotherinvestigationasmaybeindicated andshalltakeappropriateaction.Inthisinstance,thedirectormayrequireanyorallofthe followingmeasures: (1)Theimmediate exclusion ofthe employeefrom allfood establishments; (2)Theimmediateclosingofthefoodestablishmentconcerneduntil,intheopinionof thedirector,nofurtherdanger of disease outbreak exists; (3)Restrictionoftheemployee’sservicestosomeareaoftheestablishmentwherethere would beno danger oftransmittingthe disease; and/or (4)Adequatemedicalandlaboratoryexaminationoftheemployee,ofotheremployees and ofhis/her andtheir body discharges, atthefood establishment’s expense. (Ordinance 2006-01,sec.X, adopted1/9/06;2006Code, ch. 6,sec. 2.09) Sec. 4.06.007Submission and review of plans (a)Required.A person commits an offenseiftheperson: (1)Constructsafoodestablishmentwithoutsubmittingplansandspecificationsforsuch construction,remodeling,orconversiontothedirectorforreviewandapproval before construction begins; (2)Extensivelyremodelsafoodestablishmentwithoutsubmittingplansand specificationsforsuchremodelingtothedirectorforreviewandapprovalbefore remodeling;or (3)Convertsanexistingstructuretoafoodestablishmentwithoutsubmittingproperly preparedplansandspecificationsfortheconversiontothedirectorforreviewand approvalbeforeconversion begins. (b)Contents.Theplansandspecificationsshallindicatetheproposedlayoutofthefacility, arrangementofallintendedequipment,mechanicalplans,typesofconstructionmaterialsand finishschedulesforallareas,andthetypeandmodelofallproposedequipmenttobeinstalled. Thedirectorshallreviewandapprovetheplansandspecificationstodetermineiftheymeetthe requirements ofthisarticle. (c)Compliancewithcodes.Nofoodestablishmentshallbeconstructed,extensivelyremodeled orconvertedexceptinaccordancewithplansandspecificationsapprovedbythedirector.Food facilityowners/operators,aswellasallgeneralcontractorsandsubcontractors,shallensure duringplanreview,construction,andoperationthattheirfacilitiescomplywithallapplicable town plumbing,mechanical, electrical,building,zoning, and fireprevention andprotectioncodes. (d)Issuanceofbuildingpermit.Abuildingpermittobeginconstructionshallnotbeissued untilthetownhasreviewedandapprovedtheplansandspecificationsfortheproposed construction. 4-52 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter4:Business Regulations (e)Approvedmaterials.Onlycommercial-qualityequipment,utensils,andmaterialsthatmeet orexceedcurrentacceptedNationalSanitationFoundation(NSF)standards,ortheirequivalent, willbe approvedforinstallation anduse. (f)Inspections.Thedirectorshallconductoneormoreinspectionsofthefoodestablishment priortothestartofoperationstodeterminecompliancewiththeapprovedplansand specifications,therequirementsofthissection,thisarticleand any otherapplicablelaw. (g)Closureofestablishment.If,uponinspectionatanytime,thefoodestablishmentfacilityis foundtonotbeconstructedinaccordancewithapprovedplans,and/oranyfixedequipmenthas beenaddedorremovedwithoutpriorapprovalbythetown,thedirectorshallorderthe establishmenttoceaseoperationimmediately,andtoreplaceorremovetheequipmentin question, beforeresuming operation. (h)Fee.Afeeforplanreviewshallbeassessedinaccordancewiththefeeschedulesetforthin thetown’sscheduleoffees. (Ordinance 2006-01,sec.XI, adopted 1/9/06; 2006Code, ch. 6,sec. 2.10) Sec. 4.06.008Foodprotectionmanager (a)Required.Apersoncommitsanoffenseifthepersonowns,managesoroperatesafood establishmentandfailstoemployatleastone“personincharge”whoison-siteduringallhours ofoperationofthatfoodestablishmentwhoisresponsibleforfoodpreparation,presentation, sales, andserviceandwhohas a validfoodprotectionmanagerregistrationissued bythestate. (b)Additionalmanagers. (1)Thetownmayrequireadditionalcertifiedfoodprotectionmanagersinsufficient numbertoinsurethatallareasoffoodpreparation,presentation,salesandservice duringtimes of operationare underthedirectionof certifiedsupervisory personnel. (2)Apersoncommitsanoffenseifthepersonowns,managesoroperatesafood establishmentandpermitssaidestablishmenttobeoperatedwithlessthanthe required number ofcertifiedfoodprotectionmanagers. .Apersoncommitsanoffenseifthepersonowns,managesoroperatesafood (c)Replacement establishment andfailsto: (1)Providethetownwrittennoticewithinseven(7)daysoftheeffectivedateof terminationorpermanenttransferofthecertifiedfoodprotectionmanager; (2)Employanotherregisteredfoodprotectionmanagerwithinthirty(30)daysofthe effectivedateofterminationorpermanenttransferofthepreviouscertifiedfood protectionmanager. 4-53 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter4:Business Regulations (d)Additionaltraining.Thedirectormayrequirearegisteredfoodprotectionmanagerto successfully completeadditionaltrainingwhen: (1)Theemployingfoodestablishmenthasrepeatedorpersistentviolationsofhealth coderequirementsandeffectivecorrectiveactionhasnotbeeninstitutedovera periodoftime asinstructed bythe director;or (2)Theemployingfoodestablishmenthasbeenimplicatedbytheregulatoryauthorityas thesourceof a food-borneillness. (e)Evidenceof certification. (1)Duringthosetimesafoodprotectionmanagerisondutyatafoodestablishment,the foodprotectionmanagermust possess evidenceofcurrentvalid certification. (2)Thefoodprotectionmanager’scertificateshallbeprominentlypostedinthe permitted establishment. (3)Afoodprotectionmanagercertificateis nottransferable. (f)Responsibilities.Afoodprotectionmanagershallberesponsibleforadequateinstructionof theemployeesofthefoodestablishmentforwhichthefoodprotectionmanagerworkstoensure andmaintainsafefood handling practiceswithintheestablishment. (g)Exemptions. (1)The directormaywaivetherequirements ofthissectionfor: (A)Foodestablishmentsthatserve,sell,ordistributeonlyprepackagedfoods and/or openfoodsthatarenot potentially hazardous;and/or (B)Temporaryfoodestablishments,specialfacilities and/or events. (2)Thedirectormayrequirethemanagerofafoodestablishmentexemptedunder subsection(1)tocomplywiththefoodprotectionmanager’scertification requirementsifcriticalfoodsafetyviolationsareobservedor,inthejudgmentofthe director,thenatureoftheoperationrequiressuch certification. (Ordinance 2006-01,sec.XII, adopted1/9/06;2006Code, ch. 6,sec. 2.11) Statelawreferences– Certificationoffoodmanagers,V.T.C.A.,HealthandSafetyCode,sec.438.101et seq.;authoritytorequireemploymentofcertifiedfoodmanagersincertainestablishments,V.T.C.A., HealthandSafetyCode,sec.437.0076. Sec. 4.06.009Mobile units . (a)Permitrequired (1)Allmobileunitsoriginatingfromorservingfoodwithinthetownmusthaveafood establishmentpermit,whichmustbekeptinthevehicleatalltimes.Thepermitmust bearthename oftheregistered ownerofthetruck andtrucklicense plate number. 4-54 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter4:Business Regulations (2)Thepermitissubjecttorevocationpursuanttosection4.06.044.Ifapermitis revoked,thepermitholderhastherighttoappealinaccordancewiththeprovisions ofsection 4.06.044andother applicableprovisionsofthisarticle. (b)Operationalrequirements.The permit holderforamobile unitshall: (1)Protectfoodfromcontaminationandkeepthetruckcleanandfreeofrustand corrosion; (2)Identifythetrucksusingthesame namethatisonthepermit; (3)Serveallcondimentsandspices,suchassalt,pepper,sugar,catsup,mustard, mayonnaise,sauces,non-dairycreamer,etc.,insingle-servingcontainers.Nobulk dispensers,bottlesor cansshall be permitted; (4)Use allsingle-servicetablewareindividuallywrappedin plastic; (5)Dispose ofsewage,wastewater andsolidwaste accordingtolaw; (6)Ensurethatthewastewatertankoutletislowerthantheinlettothepotablewater supply;and (7)Providethedirector aroute planuponrequest. (c)Violations.Apersoncommits anoffenseifthepersonviolatestheprovisionsofthisarticle, orinterfereswiththedirectorintheexerciseofhisorherdutiesunderthissection. Notwithstandinganyprovisionscontainedhereintothecontrary,thedirectorisherebygranted theauthoritytoissueimmediatecitationstopersonsviolatinganyprovisionofthisarticleinthe director’s presence. (d)Responsibleperson.Iftheowner,manager,personinchargeatthetimeofinspection,or otherresponsiblepartyofapermittedfoodestablishmentisfoundtohaveviolatedanyprovisions ofthissection, acitationmay be issued. (Ordinance 2006-01,sec.XIV, adopted1/9/06; 2006 Code, ch.6,sec. 2.13) Secs. 4.06.010–4.06.040Reserved * Division 2.Permit Sec. 4.06.041Required;transfer; exemptions (a)Nopersonshalloperateafoodserviceestablishmentwhodoesnothaveavalidpermit issuedtohimbytheregulatoryauthority.Onlyapersonwhocomplieswiththerequirementsof theserulesshallbeentitledtoreceiveorretainapermit.Avalidpermitshallbepostedand visibletothepublicineveryfoodserviceestablishment.Permitsarenottransferablefromone persontoanother orfrom one locationtoanotherexcept asotherwisepermittedbythisarticle. * Statelawreference– Authoritytorequirepermitforfoodserviceestablishment,etc.,V.T.C.A.,Health andSafetyCode,sec.437.004. 4-55 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter4:Business Regulations (b)Afoodestablishmentoperatedsolelybyanonprofitorpublicorganizationisexemptfrom thepermittingrequirementsofthisarticle,butisnotexemptfromcompliancewithstaterulesor inspections.Thetownmayrequireanyinformationnecessarytodeterminewhetheran organizationisnonprofitorpublicforpurposeofthisexemption.Additionally,therequirements ofthisarticleshallnotapplytolemonadestands andsimilar operationsrun by children. (Ordinance2002-24,sec.IV,adopted6/3/02;Ordinance2006-01,sec.V,adopted1/9/06;2006 Code, ch. 6,sec. 2.04;Ordinance2014-33 adopted 10/14/14) Sec. 4.06.042Issuance;fee; duration;offenses (a)Offenses. (1)Apersoncommitsanoffenseifthepersonsells,offerstosell,givesaway,tradesor otherwiseconveysfoodtothepublicoroperatesafoodestablishmentwithinthe townwithouthavingfirstobtainedafoodestablishmentpermitissuedbythe regulatory authority. (2)Apersoncommitsanoffenseifthepersonoperatesafoodestablishmentinviolation oftherules orofthisarticle. (b)Issuance. (1)A person desiringto operate a food establishmentshallmakewritten applicationfora permit onforms providedbythetown.The applicationshallinclude: (A)Theapplicant’sfullnameandstreetaddressandwhethersuchapplicantisan individual,firm, corporation or partnership.Ifthe applicantis a partnership,the names ofthe partners,togetherwiththeiraddresses,shallbeincluded; (B)Thelocationandtype ofthe proposedfoodestablishment; (C)Thesignature oftheapplicant orapplicants,or agents; (D)Copyofthevaliddriver’slicenseorotherstateidentificationcardofthe applicantorthe applicant’sagent; (E)Copy of a validfoodprotectionmanager’s certificate;and (F)Such otherinformation asthe director deems necessary. (2)Anapplicationforapermitforamobileunitortemporaryfoodestablishmentwhich operatesfromafixedfoodfacilityor“commissary”locatedoutsidethetownshall includewiththecompletedapplicationacopyofthefacility’scurrentvalidstate and/orlocal health permit. (3)Priorto approval of an applicationfor an existing, proposed or extensivelyremodeled foodestablishment,thedirectorofcommunitydevelopmentshallreviewallavailable documentationforsuchestablishmenttoinsurethatsuchfacilitycomplieswiththe rulesandregulationsofthisarticle.Anapplicationforapermitshallbedeniedifany 4-56 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter4:Business Regulations partoftheapplicationisimproperlyorerroneouslycompleted,orifanypartofthe requireddocumentationisnotproperlysubmitted.Apersonwhoseapplicationis deniedmay appealthe denialin accordancewiththeprovisionsofsection4.06.044 of this article. (4)Ifasinglebuildingorestablishmentcontainsmultiple,separate,distinctfood operations,regardlessofwhetheroneoralloftheoperationsareownedoroperated byoneormoreindividualsorentities,aseparatefoodestablishmentpermitand payment ofaseparatepermitfeeshallberequiredforeach operation. (c)Fee;duration. (1)Exceptassetforthinsubsection(c)(3)ofthissection,eachfoodestablishment operatingwithinthecorporatelimitsofthetownshallpaythepermitfeetothetown as providedinthefeeschedulein appendixA ofthiscode atthetime of application. (2)Apermitshallremaininforceforoneyearfromthedateofissuanceunless suspendedorrevokedforcauseasprovidedherein. (3)Nopermitfeeshallbechargedtoanyfoodestablishmentownedandoperatedbya governmental agency,independentschooldistrict,institution of purely public charity, churchand/orothernonprofitorganization;however,suchestablishmentsshallbe requiredtoobtainapermitandcomplywithallotherrequirementsoftheserulesand codes.Documentationoftax-exemptstatusofanonprofitorganizationunderfederal orstatelawmustbeprovidedtothetownatthetimeofapplicationinordertobe exemptfrom payment ofthe permitfee. (4)Asaconditionofthepermit,thefoodestablishmentshallberesponsibleforpayment oftheinspectionfeesassessedinaccordancewiththisarticleandforany examinationfeesrequired.Apermitshallnotberenewedunlessthepermitholder has paidallfeespreviously assessed. (Ordinance2002-24,sec.V,adopted6/3/02;Ordinance2006-01,sec.VI,adopted1/9/06;2006 Code, ch. 6,sec. 2.05) Sec. 4.06.043Suspension (a)Procedure. (1)Thedirectorshallnotifythepermitholder,operator,orpersoninchargeofthefood establishmentatthetimeofinspection,inwriting,thatthepermitis,uponserviceof thenotice,immediatelysuspendedandthatanopportunityforahearingwillbe providedifthepermitholdersubmitsawrittenrequestforahearingwithinfive(5) days.Thehearingshallbeheldinaccordancewithsection4.06.044ofthisarticle. Notwithstandingtheotherprovisionsofthisarticle,wheneverthetownfinds unsanitaryorotherconditionsintheoperationofafoodestablishmentwhich constituteasubstantialhazardtothepublichealth,awrittennoticemaybeissuedto thepermitholder,operator,orpersoninchargecitingsuchcondition,specifyingthe correctiveactionto be taken,andspecifyingthetimeperiodwithinwhichsuchaction shallbetaken.Ifnecessary,theordermaystatethatthepermitisimmediately suspendedandallfoodoperations areto beimmediately discontinued. 4-57 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter4:Business Regulations (2)Ifapermitholder,operator,orpersoninchargehasfailedtocorrectaviolationof thisarticleafterreceivingtwo(2)writtennoticesforthesameviolation,whether notedduringaroutineinspectionorreinspection,thedirectormaysuspendthefood establishmentpermit.Suspensionmaybeappealedinaccordancewithsection 4.06.044ofthis article. (b)Postingofsign.Ifapermitissuspended,asignstating“ClosedbyOrderoftheTownof TrophyClubCommunityDevelopmentDepartment”shallbeplacedontheentrancetothefood establishmentinplainviewofthepublic.Apersoncommitsanoffenseifthepersonremoves, covers,alters, defaces,or otherwisemakes or causessuchsignto be unreadable. (c)Reinstatementofsuspendedpermit.Apersonwhosefoodestablishmentpermithasbeen suspendedmay,atanytime,makewrittenapplicationforareinspectionforthepurposeof reinstatingthepermit.Theapplicationshallincludeastatementsignedbytheapplicantstating theconditionscausingsuspensionofthepermithavebeencorrected,andexplaininghowthey havebeencorrected.Thedirectorshallmakeareinspection.If,uponreinspection,the establishmentisfoundtobeincompliancewiththerequirementsofthisarticle,thedirectorshall reinstatethepermituponpaymentofareinstatementfeeasperthefeescheduleinappendixAof this code. (Ordinance2002-24,sec.VII,adopted6/3/02;Ordinance2006-01,sec.VII,adopted1/9/06;2006 Code, ch. 6,sec. 2.06) Sec. 4.06.041Revocation; appeals (a)Revocation.Thedirectormayrevokeafoodestablishmentpermitifthepermitholderhas receivedtwo(2)writtennoticesforthesamecriticalviolation(s)orforrepeatedviolationsofany oftherequirementsofthisarticle,orforinterferencewiththetownhealthofficerinthe performanceofhisorherduties.Priortosuchaction,thetownshallnotifythepermitholderin writing,statingthereasonsforwhichthepermitissubjecttorevocation,andadvisingthatthe permitshallbepermanentlyrevokedattheendoffive(5)daysfollowingserviceofsuchnotice unlessthepermitholderfilesawrittenrequestforanappealwiththedirectorwithinsuchfive(5) dayperiod,whichshallstatethereasonstherevocationisnotauthorized.Apermitmaybe suspendedpendingitsrevocationor a hearingrelativethereto. (b)Appeals.Ifrequested,anappealhearingshallbeconductedbythetownmunicipalcourt. Suchhearingshallbeanadministrativehearingandshallbeconductedwithinseven(7)business daysofthedatethattheappealisfiledwiththetown.Themunicipalcourtjudgeshallmakea findingandshallsustain,modifyorrescindanyofficialnoticeororderconsideredinthehearing. Thecourtshallprovideawrittendecisiontothepermitholderattheaddressfurnishedbythe permit holderwithinseven(7)business days afterthedateofthehearing. (Ordinance2003-08\[2002-24\],sec.VIII,adopted6/3/02;Ordinance2006-01,sec.VIII,adopted 1/9/06;2006Code, ch.6,sec. 2.07) 4-58 CHAPTER5 FIRE PREVENTIONAND PROTECTION ARTICLE 5.01 GENERAL PROVISIONS.................................................................................5-7 ARTICLE 5.02 FIREMARSHALANDARSONINVESTIGATORS.......................................5-7 Sec. 5.02.001Officeoffiremarshalcreated................................................................5-7 Sec. 5.02.002Qualifications........................................................................................5-7 Sec. 5.02.003Powersand dutiesoffiremarshal; appointment andremoval...............5-7 Sec. 5.02.004Authority and dutiesaspeace officers...................................................5-8 Sec. 5.02.005Arsoninvestigatorreserveforce............................................................5-8 ARTICLE 5.03 FIREWORKS.....................................................................................................5-9 Division1.Generally.................................................................................................................5-9 Sec. 5.03.001Definitions.............................................................................................5-9 Sec. 5.03.002Penalty...................................................................................................5-9 Sec. 5.03.003Generalprohibition................................................................................5-9 Sec. 5.03.004Permittedtransportation......................................................................5-10 Sec. 5.03.005Exemption ofsignalflaresandstarter’s pistols...................................5-10 Sec. 5.03.006Exemption oftoy pistol caps...............................................................5-10 Sec. 5.03.007Illegalfireworks declared nuisance;seizureand destruction; injunctiverelief..................................................................................5-10 Sec. 5.03.008Right ofentry.......................................................................................5-11 Sec. 5.03.009Graceperiod........................................................................................5-11 Division2. PublicDisplays.....................................................................................................5-11 Sec. 5.03.031Generally.............................................................................................5-11 Sec. 5.03.032Applicationforpermit.........................................................................5-11 Sec. 5.03.033Issuance ordenialof permit; duration;transfer...................................5-11 Sec. 5.03.034Insurance andbond..............................................................................5-11 Sec. 5.03.035Only aerialdisplays permitted.............................................................5-12 Sec. 5.03.036Material nottobestoredintown.........................................................5-12 Sec. 5.03.037Hazardousconditionsprohibited.........................................................5-12 Sec. 5.03.038Qualifications ofpersonhandlingfireworks.......................................5-12 Sec. 5.03.039Firementobepresent..........................................................................5-12 \[Nextpageis 5-7.\] 5-1 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter5:Fire PreventionandProtection ARTICLE 5.01 GENERALPROVISIONS (Reserved) ARTICLE 5.02 FIREMARSHALANDARSONINVESTIGATORS Sec. 5.02.001Officeoffiremarshal created Thereisherebycreatedafiremarshal’sofficeforthetown,attheheadofwhichshallbethefire marshal.Thefiremarshal’sofficeshallbecomposedofthefiremarshal,arsoninvestigators,and otheremployeesasthetownmayprovide.(Ordinance2006-48,sec.II,adopted11/20/06;2006 Code, ch. 10,sec. 13.01) Sec. 5.02.002Qualifications Nopersonshallbecertifiedasafiremarshalorreserveorfull-timearsoninvestigatoruntilsuch personhascompliedwithallrequirementsestablishedbythestateforpeaceofficersandbythe townactingthroughthefiremarshal.(Ordinance2006-48,sec.II,adopted11/20/06;2006Code, ch. 10, sec.13.02) Sec. 5.02.003Powers and dutiesoffiremarshal; appointment and removal (a)Thefiremarshalshallbethechieflawenforcementofficerforthefiremarshal’sofficeand chiefarsoninvestigator andfire code enforcementofficerforthetown.Heorsheshall: (1)Organizeandadministerthefiremarshal’sofficeinconformitywiththeordinances ofthetown andtheconstitutionandlawsofthestateandtheUnited States; (2)Haveimmediatedirectionandcontrolofthefiremarshal’soffice,subjecttothe supervisionofthetownmanagerandsuchrules,regulationsandordersasthetown managermay prescribe; (3)Consistentwithpoliciesandproceduresestablishedbythetownmanager,thefire marshalshallpromulgateallorders,rulesandregulationsforgovernmentofthefire marshal’s office; (4)Appointanddisciplinereserveorfull-timearsoninvestigatorsandotheremployees ofthefiremarshal’soffice,whoshallserveathisorherdiscretion,consistentwith thetown’s personnelpolicies andprocedureswhere applicable; (5)HavethesamepowersinthetownasthesheriffsofDentonandTarrantCountiesfor the prevention and suppression ofcrime,thearrest ofoffenders,thetaking of bailand theexecution of arrestwarrants,searchwarrants and otherwrits;and (6)Beresponsibleforallarsoninvestigationsandfirecodeenforcementservicesand performsuchother dutiesasmay be required bythetownmanager. 5-7 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter5:Fire PreventionandProtection (b)Thefiremarshalshallbeappointedbythetownmanagerandshallserveatthepleasureof thetownmanager,whomayterminatehisorherservicesatanytimeconsistentwiththetown’s personnel policies andprocedures,whereapplicable. (Ordinance2006-48,sec.II,adopted11/20/06;2006Code,ch.10,sec.13.03;Ordinance adoptingCode) Sec. 5.02.004Authority and dutiesaspeaceofficers (a)Thefiremarshalandallreserveorfull-timearsoninvestigatorsofthefiremarshal’soffice shallbeandtheyareherebyvestedwithallthepowerandauthoritygiventothemaspeace officersunderthelawsofthestate,federallaw,andtheordinancesandregulationsofthetown, anditshall betheduty of eachsuchofficer: (1)Tousehisorherbestendeavorstopreventthecommissionwithinthetownof offensesagainstthelawsofthestateorthefederalgovernmentandagainstthe ordinances andregulationsofthetown; (2)Toobserve and enforceallsuchlaws,ordinancesandregulations; (3)Todetectandarrest offenders againstthesame; and (4)Topreservethe public peace, health andsafety. (b)Allpeaceofficersshallexecuteanycriminalwarrant,warrantsofarrest,andanywrit, subpoenasorother processthatmay be placedintheirhands by duly constitutedauthorities. (Ordinance 2006-48,sec.II, adopted 11/20/06; 2006 Code, ch.10,sec. 13.04) Sec. 5.02.005Arsoninvestigatorreserveforce (a)Thereisherebycreatedanauxiliaryarsoninvestigationforcetobeknownasthearson investigatorreserveforce. (b)Thefiremarshalshallbetheheadofthearsoninvestigatorreserveforce,andthemembers ofthereserveshallbeundertheauthority,controlandcommandofthefiremarshalsubjecttoall provisionsoftheordinancesofthetownandlawsofthisstate.Thefiremarshalmay,byorder, establishrulesandregulationstogovernthearsoninvestigatorreserveforce,tofixspecificduties ofitsmembersandtoprovideforthemaintenanceofdiscipline.Heorshemaychangesuch ordersfromtimetotime,andmaycommandmembersofthearsoninvestigatorreserveforceto obeytheinstructionsofregular arsoninvestigatorsin carrying outtheirorders. (c)Membersofthearsoninvestigatorreserveforceshallcomplywiththestandardsassetforth bythestatecommissiononlawenforcementofficerstandardsandeducationpriorto appointment.Additionalstandardsmay be set bythefiremarshal. (d)Thedutiesofthearsoninvestigatorreserveforce,subjectatalltimestothedirection, supervisionandcontrolofthefiremarshal,shallbetoassisttheregularmembersofthefire marshal’sofficeintheenforcementoflawandmaintenanceofpeaceandorderduringperiodsof emergenciesdesignatedbythefiremarshal.Allmembersofthearsoninvestigatorreserveforce shallbesubjecttoallrules,policiesandregulationsgoverningtheconductandoperationsof 5-8 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter5:Fire PreventionandProtection regulararsoninvestigators.Thefiremarshalmayprescribeotherdutiesthanthosementioned hereinto beperformed bythe arsoninvestigatorreserveforce. (e)Membersofthearsoninvestigatorreserveforceshallbeappointedbythefiremarshal,to serveathisorherdiscretion,andanymembermayresignfromthearsoninvestigatorreserve forceat anytime, butitshallbe his or her dutytonotifythefiremarshalof hisorherresignation. (Ordinance 2006-48,sec.II, adopted 11/20/06; 2006 Code, ch.10,sec. 13.05) * ARTICLE 5.03 FIREWORKS Division 1. Generally Sec. 5.03.001Definitions Fireworks.Anyfirecrackers,cannoncrackers,skyrockets,torpedoes,Romancandles,sparklers, squibs,fireballoons,starshells,gerbsoranyothersubstanceinwhatevercombinationbyany designatednameintendedforuseinobtainingvisibleoraudiblepyrotechnicdisplay,andsuch termshallincludeallarticlesorsubstanceswithinthecommonlyacceptedmeaningoffireworks, whether hereinspecially designated and definedornot. Person.Any naturalperson, association ofpersons, partnership, corporation,or agentor officer of acorporation,andshallalsoincludeallwarehousemen,commonandprivatecarriers,bailees, trustees,receivers,executors and administrators. (Ordinance 86-02,sec.I, adopted1/13/86; 2006Code,ch. 10, sec. 6.01) Sec. 5.03.002Penalty Anypersonintentionally,knowingly,orrecklesslyviolatinganyoftheprovisionsofthisarticle shallbedeemedguiltyof a misdemeanor,anduponconvictionthereofshallbesubjectto a finein asumnottoexceedtwothousanddollars($2,000.00)foreachoffense,andaseparateoffense shallbedeemedcommitteduponeachdayduringoronwhichaviolationoccurs.(Ordinance86- 02,sec.XXI,adopted1/13/86;Ordinance98-28,sec.7,adopted10/20/98;2006Code,ch.10, sec. 6.19;Ordinance adoptingCode) Sec. 5.03.003Generalprohibition Exceptasotherwisespecificallyprovidedinthiscode,itshallbeunlawfulforanypersonto manufacture,assemble,store,transport,receive,keep,sell,offerorhaveinhispossessionwith intenttosell,use,discharge,causetobedischarged,ignite,detonate,fireorotherwisesetin actionanyfireworksofanydescription.(Ordinance86-02,sec.III,adopted1/13/86;2006Code, ch. 10, sec. 6.02) * Statelawreferences– Stateregulationoffireworksandfireworksdisplays,V.T.C.A.,OccupationsCode, ch.2154;authorityofcitytoprohibitorfurtherregulatefireworks,V.T.C.A.,OccupationsCode,sec. 2154.004. 5-9 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter5:Fire PreventionandProtection Sec. 5.03.004Permittedtransportation ItshallbelawfultotransportICCclassCcommonfireworks,asdefinedinarticle 3205Vernon’s TexasRevisedCivilStatutes,asamended,bymotorvehicleswhichmeettheInterstate CommerceCommissionrequirementfortransportingICCclassCcommonfireworksand equippedwithatleastoneten(10)poundfireextinguisherforextinguishingtypeBfires,along anduponstateandfederallynumberedhighwayswithinthetown.Itshallfurtherbelawfulfor bonafidefireworks dealerstotransportICC classC commonfireworks, as definedin article 9205 Vernon’sTexasRevisedCivilStatutes,asamended,alonganduponstateandfederallynumbered highwayswithinthetown.(Ordinance86-02,sec.III,adopted1/13/86;2006Code,ch.10,sec. 6.03) Sec. 5.03.005Exemptionofsignalflares and starter’s pistols Thisarticleshallnotapplytosignalflaresandtorpedoesofthetypeandkindcommonlyusedby anyrailroads,whichsignalflaresandtorpedoesarereceivedbyandstoredortransportedbyany railroadforuseinrailroadoperation;norshallthisarticleapplytoanymarinesignalflareor rocketofthetypeandkindcommonlycarriedbyavesselatseaforitsownuseandwhichsignal flareorrocketistransportedorreceivedorstoredforuseonlyasship’sstores;norshallthis articleapplytosignalflaresorrocketsformilitaryorpoliceuse;norshallthiscodeapplyto starter’sblanksandpistolsusedatathleticevents.(Ordinance86-02,sec.IV,adopted1/13/86; 2006Code,ch. 10,sec. 6.04) Sec. 5.03.006Exemptionoftoy pistol caps Toypaperpistolcapswhichcontainlessthantwenty-fiveone-hundredths(25/100ths)grainsof explosivecompoundsshallnotbeaffectedbythisarticleandthesaleanduseispermittedatall times.(Ordinance86-02,sec.V,adopted1/13/86; 2006Code, ch. 10, sec. 6.05) Sec. 5.03.007Illegalfireworksdeclarednuisance;seizureanddestruction;injunctive relief Thepresenceofanyfireworkswithinthejurisdictionofthetowninviolationofthisarticleis herebydeclaredtobeacommonandpublicnuisance.Thefirechiefandfiremarshalaredirected andrequiredtoseizeandcausetobesafelydestroyedanyfireworksfoundinviolationofthis article, and anymember ofthefireprevention division ofthefire department or any police officer ofthetownoranyotherdulyconstitutedpeaceofficerisempoweredtostopthetransportationof anddetainanyfireworksfoundbeingtransportedillegallyortocloseanybuildingwhereany fireworksarefoundstoredillegallyuntilthefirechiefandfiremarshalcanbenotifiedinorder thatsuchfireworksmaybeseizedanddestroyedinaccordancewiththetermsofthissection. Notwithstandinganypenalprovisionofthiscode,thetownattorneyisauthorizedtofilesuiton behalfofthetownorthefiremarshal,orboth,forsuchinjunctivereliefasmaybenecessaryto preventunlawfulstorage,transportation,keepingoruseoffireworkswithinthejurisdictionofthe townandtoaidthefiremarshalinthedischargeofhisdutiesandtoparticularlypreventany personfrominterferingwiththeseizureanddestructionofsuchfireworks,butitshallnotbe necessarytoobtainanysuchinjunctivereliefasaprerequisitetosuchseizureanddestruction. (Ordinance 86-02,sec.VI, adopted1/13/86;2006Code, ch. 10,sec. 6.06) 5-10 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter5:Fire PreventionandProtection Sec. 5.03.008Rightof entry Thefirechiefisherebyauthorizedtoenteranybuilding,inaccordancewiththelawsofthestate andoftheUnitedStates,wheretheunlawfulpresenceoffireworksissuspected,inorderto inspectthesameforthepresenceofsuchfireworks,butsuchauthoritydoesnotincludetheright toenter aprivatedwelling orapartment.(Ordinance86-02,sec.VII,adopted1/13/86;2006Code, ch. 10, sec. 6.07) Sec. 5.03.009Grace period Thosepersons,corporations,partnershipsandassociationswhoarepresentlyinthebusinessof buying,sellingormanufacturingfireworkswithintownlimitsareherebygivenninety(90)days withinwhichtocomplywiththecode.(Ordinance86-02,sec.XVIII,adopted1/13/86;2006 Code, ch. 10,sec. 6.18) Secs. 5.03.010–5.03.030Reserved Division 2.PublicDisplays Sec. 5.03.031Generally Theprovisionsofthisarticleshallnotapplytoapublicdisplayoffireworksmadeunderthe termsandconditionsofthisarticle,andsuchadisplayshallbepermitteduponcompliancewith theprovisionsofthiscode.(Ordinance86-02,sec.VIII,adopted1/13/86;2006Code,ch.10,sec. 6.08) Sec. 5.03.032Applicationfor permit Anypersonoranyfirm,partnership,corporationorassociationplanningtomakeapublicdisplay offireworksshallfirstmakewrittenapplicationforapermittothefirechiefatleasttwenty-four (24)hoursinadvanceofthedateoftheproposeddisplay.Notownpermitshallbeissueduntila permitissuedforsaidpurposeshasbeenissuedbythestate.(Ordinance86-02,sec.IX,adopted 1/13/86;2006Code, ch. 10,sec. 6.09) Sec. 5.03.033Issuance or denialof permit; duration;transfer Itshallbethedutyofthefirechieftomakeaninvestigationastowhetherthedisplayas proposed bytheapplicantforapermitunderthisarticleshallbeofsuchacharacterthatitmaybe hazardoustopropertyordangeroustoanyperson,andheshall,intheexerciseofreasonable discretion,grantordenytheapplication,subjecttotheconditionsprescribedinthisarticle.Inthe eventtheapplicationisapproved,apermitshallbeissuedforthepublicdisplaybythefirechief. Suchpermitshallbeforaperiodoftimedesignatedonthepermit,butshallnotexceedfourteen (14)days,andthepermitshallnotbetransferable.Intheeventthattheapplicationisdeniedby thefirechief,heshallnotifytheapplicantofthedenialinwriting.(Ordinance86-02,sec.X, adopted1/13/86;2006Code, ch. 10,sec. 6.10) Sec. 5.03.034Insurance and bond Theapplicantforadisplaypermitunderthisarticleshall,atthetimeofmakingapplication, furnish proofthathe carriescompensationinsuranceforhisemployeesasprovidedbythelawsof thestate,andheshallfilewiththetownsecretaryacertificateofinsuranceevidencingthe 5-11 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter5:Fire PreventionandProtection carryingofpublicliabilityinsuranceinanamountnotlessthanfivehundredthousanddollars ($500,000.00)issuedbyaninsurancecarrierauthorizedtotransactbusinessinthestate,forthe benefitofthepersonnamedthereinasassured,asevidenceofabilitytorespondindamagesinat leasttheamountoffivehundredthousanddollars($500,000.00),issuedbyanauthorizedsurety companyapprovedbythefirechief,conditionedupontheapplicant’spaymentofalldamagesto personsorpropertywhichshallormayresultfromorbecausedbysuchpublicdisplayof fireworks, or any negligence on the part ofthe applicant or his/her agents,servants, employees, or subcontractorsinthepresentationofthepublicdisplay.Thetownshallalsobedesignatedasan insuredbytheinsurancepolicyandbondedbythebond.(Ordinance86-02,sec.XI,adopted 1/13/86;2006Code, ch. 10,sec. 6.11) Sec. 5.03.035Onlyaerial displays permitted Anyfireworksdisplayauthorizedunderthisarticleshallbelimitedtoanaerialdisplay. (Ordinance 86-02,sec.XII, adopted1/13/86;2006Code, ch. 10,sec. 6.12) Sec. 5.03.036Material nottobestoredintown Thematerialtobeusedforapublicdisplayauthorizedbythisarticleshallnotbestoredwithin thetownlimits,butshallbebroughtinonthedayofthepublicdisplayandthenshallbetaken immediatelytotheplaceofdisplayforfurtherhandlingandstorage.(Ordinance86-02,sec.XIII, adopted1/13/86;2006Code, ch. 10,sec. 6.13) Sec. 5.03.037Hazardousconditions prohibited Nopublicdisplayoffireworksshallbeofsuchacharacterandsolocated,discharged,orfiredas tobehazardousordangeroustopersonsorproperty,andthisdeterminationshallbewithinthe sounddiscretionofthefirechief.(Ordinance86-02,sec.XIV,adopted1/13/86;2006Code,ch. 10,sec. 6.14) Sec. 5.03.038Qualificationsof personhandlingfireworks Thepersonshandlingthedisplayoffireworksunderthiscodeshallbecompetent,adultpersons andexperiencedpyrotechnicoperatorsapprovedbythefirechief,andnopersonnotapprovedby thefirechiefshallhandlefireworksatthepublicdisplay.Thenamesoftheexperienced pyrotechnicoperatorsshallbedesignatedonthepermitissued.(Ordinance86-02,sec.XV, adopted1/13/86;2006Code, ch. 10,sec. 6.15) Sec. 5.03.039Firemento be present Foreachpublicdisplayoffireworksunderthiscode,notlessthantwo(2)firemenofthetown shallbeinattendanceduringthedisplay.Theexpenseofsuchfiremenatthedisplayshallbe bornebytheapplicantforthepermitandshallbepaidinadvanceatthetimeoftheapplication forthepermit.(Ordinance86-02,sec.XVI, adopted 1/13/86; 2006Code,ch. 10,sec. 6.16) 5-12 CHAPTER6 HEALTHANDSANITATION ARTICLE 6.01 GENERAL PROVISIONS.................................................................................6-7 ARTICLE 6.02 EMERGENCYMEDICAL SERVICES.............................................................6-7 Sec. 6.02.001Definitions.............................................................................................6-7 Sec. 6.02.002Penalty...................................................................................................6-7 Sec. 6.02.003Provision ofservice bytown.................................................................6-8 Sec. 6.02.004Feeschedule..........................................................................................6-8 Sec. 6.02.005Responsibilityfor payment offee.........................................................6-8 Sec. 6.02.006Due datefor payment offee..................................................................6-8 Sec. 6.02.007Falsestatement of emergency...............................................................6-8 ARTICLE 6.03 HEALTHAUTHORITY....................................................................................6-9 Sec. 6.03.001Established; duties.................................................................................6-9 Sec. 6.03.002Payment of expenses.............................................................................6-9 Sec. 6.03.003Appointment;term; qualifications; oath................................................6-9 Sec. 6.03.004Removal...............................................................................................6-10 \[Nextpageis 6-7.\] 6-1 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter6:HealthandSanitation * ARTICLE 6.01 GENERALPROVISIONS (Reserved) † ARTICLE 6.02 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES Sec. 6.02.001Definitions Whenusedinthisarticle,thefollowingwordsandphrasesshallhavethemeaningsrespectively ascribedtotheminthissection: Emergencymedicalservices.Servicesprovidedbyemergencymedicalservicespersonnelby meansofanemergencymedicalservicesvehicleusedtorespondtoanindividual’sperceived needforimmediatemedicalcareandtopreventdeathoraggravationofphysiologicalor psychologicalillness orinjury. Emergencymedicalservices personnel. (1)Emergency care attendants; (2)Basicemergencymedicaltechnicians; (3)Speciallyskilled emergencymedicaltechnicians;or (4)Paramedicemergencymedicaltechnicians. . Emergencymedicalservices vehicle (1)A basiclife-support emergencymedicalservicesvehicle; (2)An advancedlife-support emergencymedicalservices vehicle; (3)Amobileintensive-care unit;or (4)Aspecialized emergencymedicalservicesvehicle. (Ordinance 92-03,sec.II, adopted 2/18/92; 2006Code, ch. 10,sec.10.01) Sec. 6.02.002Penalty Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersontoviolateorfailtocomplywithanyprovisionofthisarticle, andanypersonviolatingorfailingtocomplywithanyprovisionofthisarticleshallbefined, uponconviction,nottoexceedtwothousanddollars($2,000.00)foreachoffense,andaseparate offenseshallbedeemedcommitteduponeachdayduringoronwhichaviolationoccursor * Statelawreferences– Authoritytoenforcelawstoprotectpublichealth,V.T.C.A.,HealthandSafety Code,sec.121.003;localregulationofsanitation,V.T.C.A.,HealthandSafetyCode,ch.342;minimum standardsofsanitationandhealthprotection,V.T.C.A.,HealthandSafetyCode,ch.341. † Statelawreferences– Emergencymedicalservices,V.T.C.A.,HealthandSafetyCode,ch.773;local provisionofemergencymedicalservices,V.T.C.A.,HealthandSafetyCode,ch.774. 6-7 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter6:HealthandSanitation continues.(Ordinance92-03,sec.VII,adopted2/18/92;Ordinance98-28,sec.6,adopted 10/20/98; 2006 Code,ch.10,sec.10.07) Sec. 6.02.003Provisionofservicebytown Thetownshallprovideemergencymedicalserviceswithinthetown,andshallprovidesuch serviceswithinadjacentjurisdictionsasprovidedandauthorizedbylawandbycontract.The provisionofemergencymedicalservicesshallbedeemedtoincludepaymentfortheservicesas setforthinthisarticle.(Ordinance92-03,sec.III,adopted2/18/92;2006Code,ch.10,sec. 10.02) Sec. 6.02.004Feeschedule Thetownshallchargeafeeforeachresponsebythetowntoarequestforemergencymedical services.TheamountofthefeeshallbeassetforthinthefeescheduleinappendixAofthis code.(Ordinance92-03,sec.IV,adopted2/18/92;2006Code,ch.10,sec.10.03;Ordinance adoptingCode) Sec. 6.02.005Responsibilityfor paymentoffee Thepersonreceivingemergencymedicalserviceshallberesponsibleforpaymentofandshall paythefeesetforthinsection6.02.004hereof.Inthecaseofservicereceivedbyaminor,the parentorguardianoftheminorshallberesponsibleforpaymentofandshallpaythefee. (Ordinance 92-03,sec.V,adopted 2/18/92; 2006Code, ch. 10,sec.10.04) Sec. 6.02.006Due datefor paymentoffee Thefeesetforthinsection6.02.004shallbedeemedtohavebeenincurredandshallbedueand payablewithinthetownattheofficeofthetownmanager,whetherornottheemergencymedical servicesprovidedwereinsideoroutsidethecorporatelimitsofthetown.Thefeeshallbedue and payablenolaterthan30daysfollowingthedateonwhichtheemergencymedicalserviceswere provided,afterwhichdatethefeeshallbedeemeddelinquent.(Ordinance92-03,sec.VI,adopted 2/18/92;2006Code, ch. 10,sec.10.05) Sec. 6.02.007Falsestatementofemergency Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersontowillfullyinformtheemergencymedicalservicesdispatcher, emergencymedicalservicespersonnel,apoliceofficer,oranyofficeroremployeeofthetown thatanemergencymedicalservicesvehicleorvehiclesareneededatalocationoraddresswhen suchpersonknowsthatsuchstatementisfalse.(Ordinance92-03,sec.VII,adopted2/18/92; 2006Code,ch. 10,sec. 10.06) 6-8 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter6:HealthandSanitation * ARTICLE 6.03 HEALTHAUTHORITY Sec. 6.03.001Established; duties Thereisherebyestablishedahealthauthorityforthetown.Thehealthauthorityshallbe appointedbythetowncouncilandshallhaveandperformthefollowingdutiesasdirectedbythe townmanager or designee: (1)Thehealthauthorityshallhavetheauthoritytoprovidepublichealtheducationand informationservicestothecitizensofthetown; (2)Establishing,maintaining, and enforcing quarantinewithinthetown; (3)Assistingandaidingthetowninallmattersoflocalquarantine,inspection,disease preventionandsuppression,birthanddeathstatistics,andgeneralsanitationwithin thetown; (4)Reportingtothetown,insuchmannerandformandatsuchtimesastheyshall prescribe,thepresenceofcontagious,infectious,anddangerousepidemicdiseases withinthetown; (5)Reportingtothetownonallothermattersasmaybeproperforthetowntodirect; and (6)Aidingthetownatalltimesintheenforcementofproperrules,regulations, requirements,andcodesandintheenforcementofallsanitationlaws,quarantine regulations, andvitalstatisticscollectionsinthetown. (Ordinance87-26,sec.II,adopted11/11/87;Ordinance88-05,sec.I,adopted1/18/88;2006 Code, ch. 6,sec. 1.01;OrdinanceadoptingCode) Sec. 6.03.002Paymentof expenses Thetowncouncilmay,bymotionorbybudgetaryappropriation,authorizethepaymentof necessary expenseswhichmay be incurredfortheservices ofthe health authority.(Ordinance 87- 26,sec.III, adopted 11/11/87; 2006Code,ch. 6,sec. 1.02;OrdinanceadoptingCode) Sec. 6.03.003Appointment;term; qualifications; oath (a)Thetown councilshall appoint ahealthauthorityforatermoftwo(2)yearstoservewithin thetown.The health authoritysoappointedshallserveinthat capacityfor atermoftwo(2)years andmay be reappointedforsuccessiveterms.A healthauthorityshallbe: (1)Acompetentphysicianwhoislegallyqualifiedtopracticemedicineunderthelaws ofthestate andwhois ofreputableprofessionalstanding; and (2)Aresident ofthestate. * Statelawreference– Healthauthorities,V.T.C.A.,HealthandSafetyCode,sec.121.021etseq. 6-9 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter6:HealthandSanitation (b)Eachappointeeshalltakeandsubscribetoanofficialoathandfileacopyoftheoathand appointmentwiththeboard.Theappointeeshallnotbedeemedlegallyqualifiedtoserveas healthauthority untilsuchdocumentsarefiled. (Ordinance 87-26,sec.IV,adopted 11/11/87; 2006 Code, ch. 6,sec. 1.02) Sec. 6.03.004Removal Ahealthauthoritymayberemovedatthediscretionofthetowncouncil.(Ordinance87-26,sec. V, adopted 11/11/87;2006Code, ch. 6,secs. 1.03, 1.05;OrdinanceadoptingCode) 6-10 CHAPTER7 MUNICIPALCOURT ARTICLE 7.01 GENERAL PROVISIONS.................................................................................7-7 ARTICLE 7.02 MUNICIPALCOURTOFRECORD1.............................................................7-7 Division1.Generally.................................................................................................................7-7 Sec. 7.02.001Creation;jurisdiction.............................................................................7-7 Sec. 7.02.002Statutory authority.................................................................................7-7 Sec. 7.02.003Commencement.....................................................................................7-7 Sec. 7.02.004Clerk and other personnel......................................................................7-7 Sec. 7.02.005Failuretoappearorviolation ofpromisetoappear...............................7-8 Division2.Judge.......................................................................................................................7-8 Sec. 7.02.031Appointment;term; compensation;alternatejudges.............................7-8 Sec. 7.02.032Qualifications........................................................................................7-9 Sec. 7.02.033Temporaryvacancy...............................................................................7-9 Sec. 7.02.034Vacancy.................................................................................................7-9 Sec. 7.02.035Removal.................................................................................................7-9 Sec. 7.02.036Judicial authority.................................................................................7-10 ARTICLE 7.03 FEES,COSTSAND SPECIALEXPENSES...................................................7-10 Sec. 7.03.001Drivingsafety coursefee.....................................................................7-10 Sec. 7.03.002Warrant or capiasfee...........................................................................7-10 Sec. 7.03.003Transcriptpreparationfee....................................................................7-11 Sec. 7.03.004Technologyfund..................................................................................7-11 Sec. 7.03.005Buildingsecurityfund.........................................................................7-11 \[Nextpageis 7-7.\] 7-1 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter7:MunicipalCourt * ARTICLE 7.01 GENERALPROVISIONS (Reserved) † ARTICLE 7.02 MUNICIPALCOURTOFRECORD 1 Division 1. Generally Sec. 7.02.001Creation;jurisdiction Bythepassageofthisarticle,theexistingmunicipalcourtisherebyabolishedandtheMunicipal CourtofRecord1isherebycreatedinthetown.Thetowncouncil,inaccordancewiththe determinationsintheordinanceadoptingthisarticle,findsthatamunicipalcourtofrecordis necessarytoprovideamoreefficientdispositionofcasesarisinginthetown.TheMunicipal CourtofRecord1shallhaveconcurrentjurisdictionwiththejusticecourtinanyprecinctin whichtownislocatedinthosecriminalcasesthat ariseinthetown andthatare punishable byfine only.(Ordinance1999-27adopted10/5/99;Ordinance2001-22,sec.II,adopted9/17/01;2006 Code, ch. 7,sec. 1.01) Statelawreferences– Creationofcourt,V.T.C.A.,GovernmentCode,sec.30.00003;jurisdiction, V.T.C.A.,GovernmentCode,sec.30.00005. Sec. 7.02.002Statutoryauthority ThetownMunicipalCourt ofRecord 1 is hereby established pursuanttoTexasGovernmentCode chapter30(MunicipalCourtsofRecord),subchapterA(GeneralLawforMunicipalCourtsof Record),section30.01811,subchapterVV,allasfromtimetotimeamended,andtheprovisions ofsuchlegislationgoverningtheoperationofamunicipalcourtofrecordareherebyadopted. (Ordinance1999-27adopted10/5/99;Ordinance2001-22,sec.III,adopted9/17/01;2006Code, ch. 7, sec. 1.02) Sec. 7.02.003Commencement Theexistingmunicipalcourtofthetownisherebyabolishedasof12:00a.m.onSeptember30, 2001.Simultaneouslywiththeabolitionoftheexistingmunicipalcourt,thetownMunicipal CourtofRecord1iscreated.Allcases,warrantsandotherpendingmattersintheexisting municipalcourtareherebytransferredtotheMunicipalCourtofRecord1,commencingat 12:00:01a.m.onthe1stdayofOctober,2001.(Ordinance1999-27adopted10/5/99;Ordinance 2001-22,sec.IV, adopted9/17/01;2006Code, ch.7,sec. 1.03) Sec. 7.02.004Clerk and other personnel Thetowncouncilherebyprovidesfortheappointmentofamunicipalcourtclerkforthetown’s MunicipalCourtofRecord1,whoshallbeanemployeeofthetownsubjecttothesupervisionof the presidingjudge. Further,thetown council hereby providesforthe appointment ofsuch deputy * Charterreference– Municipalcourt,section4.10etseq. † Statelawreferences– Municipalcourtsofrecord,V.T.C.A.,GovernmentCode,ch.30;jurisdiction, V.T.C.A.,GovernmentCode,sec.30.00005;TrophyClubmunicipalcourtofrecord,V.T.C.A., GovernmentCode,sec.30.01811. 7-7 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter7:MunicipalCourt clerksasthecouncilshalldetermineappropriate.Allcourtpersonnel,excludingthepresiding judgeandalternatejudges,shallbeappointedbythetownmanagerordesigneeandshallbe eitherat-willorcontractemployeesofthetown.Exceptasspecificallyprovidedherein,the municipalcourtclerkandallothercourtpersonnelshallbesubjecttothesupervision,direction andcontrolofthepresidingjudge.Themunicipalcourtclerkshallreporttothetownmanageror designeeforadministrativepurposessuchasemployeebenefitsandtheschedulingofleave. Uponthedirectionofthetownmanagerordesigneeandpresidingjudge,actingthroughthe town’s humanresources department,the clerkmay hire, direct,supervise orremovethe personnel authorizedinthetown’sannualbudget.Themunicipalcourtclerkshallappointacourtreporter ormayutilizearecordingdeviceasdeterminedappropriate.Themunicipalcourtclerkshall performalltasksrequiredfortheperformanceofhis/herduties,includingbutnotlimitedtothose dutiesrequiredbychapter30oftheTexasGovernmentCode,asamended,andallother applicablelaws.(Ordinance1999-27adopted10/5/99;Ordinance2001-22,sec.VI,adopted 9/17/01;Ordinance2006-49,sec.2.01,adopted12/18/06;2006Code,ch.7,sec.1.05;Ordinance adoptingCode) Charterreference– Clerkofmunicipalcourt,section4.12. Statelawreferences– Appointmentofclerkandotherpersonnel,V.T.C.A.,GovernmentCode,sec. 30.00009;court reporter,V.T.C.A.,GovernmentCode,sec.30.00010. Sec. 7.02.005Failureto appear or violationof promiseto appear (a)Appearancerequired.Anypersonsummonedororderedtoappearinthetown’sMunicipal CourtofRecord1tofaceandanswerachargebroughtagainstthatpersonbythetownfora violationofastatestatute,townordinanceorotherlaworregulationshallappearinthe MunicipalCourtofRecord1 atthedate andtimespecifiedinthesummons or order. For purposes ofthissection,“person”shallmeananycorporation,partnership,jointventure,individualorany other entityrecognizedinlaw. .IntheeventapersonsummonedororderedtoappearintheMunicipal (b)Filingofcomplaint CourtofRecord1asoutlinedinsubsection(a)ofthissectionfailstoappear,themunicipalcourt clerkshallbeauthorizedandempoweredtofileacomplaintintheMunicipalCourtofRecord1 chargingthat personwithfailuretoappear/violatepromiseto appear assummoned orordered. (Ordinance1999-27adopted10/5/99;Ordinance2001-22,sec.VII,adopted9/17/01;2006Code, ch. 7, sec. 1.06) Statelawreference– Failuretoappear,V.T.C.A.,PenalCode,sec.38.10. Secs. 7.02.006–7.02.030Reserved * Division 2.Judge Sec. 7.02.031Appointment;term;compensation; alternatejudges Thetowncouncilshallappointapresidingjudgeand,atitsdiscretion,appointoneormore alternatejudges.Thepresidingjudgeandthealternatejudgesshallbeappointedfortermsoftwo (2)yearseachandshallhavetheauthorityprovidedbystatelaw.Eachtermofofficeshall * Charterreference– Judgeofmunicipalcourt,section4.11. Statelawreference– Judgegenerally,V.T.C.A.,GovernmentCode,sec.30.00006. 7-8 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter7:MunicipalCourt commenceupontheeffectivedateoftheordinanceappointingeachsuchjudge.Thetown council shallestablishthecompensationforthepresidingjudgeandeachalternatejudge.(2006Code, ch. 7,sec.1.04(A). See endofthisdivisionforfull historyforthisdivision.) Sec. 7.02.032Qualifications Each person appointedas amunicipalcourtjudgeshallbe: (1)Aresident ofthestate; (2)A citizen oftheUnitedStates;and (3)AlicensedTexasattorneyingoodstandingwhohastwoormoreyearsofexperience inthe practiceoflawinTexas. (2006Code, ch.7,sec. 1.04(B). See endofthis divisionforfullhistoryforthisdivision.) Sec. 7.02.033Temporary vacancy Thetowncouncilmayappointoneormorepersonstositforthepresidingjudgeorforany alternatejudge(s)ofthemunicipalcourtwhileanysuchjudgeorjudgesaretemporarilyunableto actforanyreason.Thesubstitutejudge(s)shallmeetallofthequalificationsprescribedforthe municipaljudge,andwhileservingasamunicipaljudgeshallhaveallthepowersanddischarge allthedutiesofamunicipaljudge.(2006Code,ch.7,sec.1.04(C).Seeendofthisdivisionfor full historyforthisdivision.) Statelawreference– Appointmentofsubstitutejudge,V.T.C.A.,GovernmentCode,sec.30.00008. Sec. 7.02.034Vacancy Ifavacancyoccursintheofficeofmunicipaljudgeofthecourt,thetowncouncilshallby ordinanceprovidefortheappointmentofaqualifiedpersontofilltheofficefortheremainderof theunexpiredtermonly.(2006Code,ch.7,sec.1.04(D).Seeendofthisdivisionforfullhistory forthisdivision.) Sec. 7.02.035Removal Amunicipaljudgemayberemovedfromofficebythetowncouncilatanytimeforthereasons statedand bythe procedure providedfortheremovalofmayors and aldermeninsection 21.021et seq.oftheTexasLocalGovernmentCode,asamended.(2006Code,ch.7,sec.1.04(E).Seeend ofthisdivisionforfullhistoryforthis division.) Statelawreference– Removalofjudge,V.T.C.A.,GovernmentCode,sec.30.000085. 7-9 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter7:MunicipalCourt Sec. 7.02.036Judicialauthority Alldulyappointedmunicipalcourtjudgesshallhavetheauthorityasprovidedbytheapplicable provisionsoftheTexasGovernmentCode,asamended,andallotherapplicablelaws.(2006 Code, ch. 7,sec. 1.04(F).See endofthis divisionforfullhistoryforthis division.) (Ordinance1999-27adopted10/5/99;Ordinance2001-22,sec.V,adopted9/17/01;2006Code, ch. 7, sec. 1.04) * ARTICLE 7.03 FEES,COSTSAND SPECIALEXPENSES Sec. 7.03.001Drivingsafety coursefee AnonrefundablefeeintheamountestablishedbythefeescheduleinappendixAtothiscode shallbecollectedasaspecialexpenseeachtimeapersonrequeststotakeadrivingsafetycourse forthepurposeofhavingthechargedismissedafterthesuccessfulcompletionofthecourse.The feeshall bepaidintothetowntreasurytorecoverthe costsincurredbythetowninprocessingthe person’srequestforadrivingsafetyclass.(Ordinance 1999-27adopted10/5/99;Ordinance2001- 22,sec.VIII, adopted9/17/01; 2006Code,ch. 7,sec. 1.07;OrdinanceadoptingCode) Statelawreference– Additionalcourtfeesfordrivingsafetycourse,V.T.C.A.,GovernmentCode,sec. 103.021. Sec. 7.03.002Warrant orcapiasfee Thefollowingfeesareherebyestablishedandshallbeimposedandcollectedbythetown’s MunicipalCourtofRecordNo1foradefendantconvictedofamisdemeanorinthefollowing instances: (1)Whenadefendanthasbeenconvictedinthemunicipalcourtofthetown,the defendantshallpaythesumsetforthinthefeescheduleinappendixAofthiscode fortheexecutionorprocessingofanissuedarrestwarrantorcapiasbyapeace officer.Thefeeshallbeassessedonconvictionregardlessofwhetherthedefendant wasalsoarrestedatthesametimeforanotheroffense,andshallbeassessedforeach arrestmade ofa defendantarising outoftheoffenseforwhichthedefendant hasbeen convicted. (2)Proceedscollectedhereundershall beretained bythetowninaccordancewithlaw. (Ordinance1999-27adopted10/5/99;Ordinance2001-22,sec.IX,adopted9/17/01;2006Code, ch. 7, sec. 1.08) * Statelawreferences– Municipalcourtfines,costsandspecialexpenses,Tex.CodeCrim.Proc.art. 45.203;costspaidbydefendants,Tex.CodeCrim.Proc.ch.102;courtcostsonconviction,V.T.C.A., GovernmentCode,sec.102.021;additionalcourtcostsonconvictioninmunicipalcourt,V.T.C.A., GovernmentCode,sec.102.121;contractsforcollectionservices,Tex.CodeCrim.Proc.art.103.0031. 7-10 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter7:MunicipalCourt Sec. 7.03.003Transcriptpreparationfee AtranscriptpreparationfeeintheamountsetforthinthefeescheduleinappendixAofthiscode shallbepaidbyeachdefendantappealingfromajudgmentorconvictioninthemunicipalcourt. Thetranscriptpreparationfeedoesnotincludethefeefortheactualtranscriptoftheproceedings andmustbepaidbythedefendantinadditiontothefeefortheactualtranscript.Thecourtclerk shallnotethepaymentofthetranscriptpreparationfeeonthedocketofthecourtandshallrefund thefeetothedefendantifthecaseisreversedonappeal.(Ordinance1999-27adopted10/5/99; Ordinance2001-22,sec.X, adopted9/17/01;2006Code, ch. 7,sec. 1.09) Statelawreference– Transcriptfees,V.T.C.A.,GovernmentCode,sec.30.00014(f), (g). Sec. 7.03.004Technologyfund (a)Established.Thereisherebycreatedand establishedamunicipal courttechnologyfund(the “fund”),pursuanttoarticle102.0172,TexasCodeofCriminalProcedure. (b)Assessmentoffee.Themunicipalcourtofthetownisherebyauthorizedandrequiredto assessamunicipalcourttechnologyfee(the“fee”),asdefinedinart.102.0172(d)oftheTexas CodeofCriminalProcedure,intheamountasprovidedforinthefeescheduleinappendixAto thiscode,againstalldefendantsconvictedofamisdemeanoroffenseinthemunicipalcourt.Each misdemeanor convictionshallbesubjecttoaseparateassessment ofthefee. (c)Collectionoffee.Themunicipalcourtclerkisherebyauthorizedandrequiredtocollectthe feeandtopaysametothetreasuryofthetown.Allfeessocollectedandpaidovertothetreasury ofthetownshallbesegregatedinthefund. (d)Authorizeduses.Thefundshallbeusedonlyforthepurposesoffinancingthepurchaseof itemsusedtoprovidecertaintechnologicalenhancementsforthemunicipalcourtofthetown. Technologicalenhancementitemsshallincludeanyandallitemsdescribedinarticle102.0172(d) oftheCodeofCriminalProcedure. (e)Administration.Thefundshallbeadministeredbyorunderthedirectionofthetown council. (Ordinance adoptingCode) Statelawreference– Authorityofmunicipalitytoestablishmunicipalcourttechnologyfund,Tex.Code Crim.Proc.art.102.0172. Sec. 7.03.005Buildingsecurityfund (a)Established.Thereisherebycreatedandestablishedamunicipalcourtbuildingsecurity fund(the “fund”), pursuanttoarticle 102.017,TexasCode ofCriminal Procedure. (b)Assessmentoffee.Themunicipalcourtofthetownisherebyauthorizedandrequiredto assessamunicipalcourtbuildingsecurityfee(the“fee”),asdefinedinart.102.017oftheTexas CodeofCriminalProcedure,intheamountasprovidedforinthefeescheduleinappendixAto thiscode,againstalldefendantsconvictedofamisdemeanoroffenseinthemunicipalcourt.Each misdemeanor convictionshallbesubjecttoaseparateassessment ofthefee. 7-11 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter7:MunicipalCourt (c)Collectionoffee.Themunicipalcourtclerkisherebyauthorizedandrequiredtocollectthe feeandtopaysametothetreasuryofthetown.Allfeessocollectedandpaidovertothetreasury ofthetownshallbesegregatedinthefund. (d)Authorizeduses.Thefundshallbeusedonlyforthepurposesoffinancingthepurchaseof securitydevicesand/orservicesforthebuildingorbuildingshousingthemunicipalcourtofthe town.Securitydevicesand/orservicesshallincludeanyandallitemsdescribedinarticle 102.017(d-1) oftheCodeofCriminal Procedure. (e)Administration.Thefundshallbeadministeredbyorunderthedirectionofthetown council. (Ordinance adoptingCode) Statelawreference– Authoritytoestablishmunicipalcourtbuildingsecurityfund,Tex.CodeCrim.Proc. art.102.017. 7-12 CHAPTER8 OFFENSESANDNUISANCES ARTICLE 8.01 GENERAL PROVISIONS.................................................................................8-7 Sec. 8.01.001Displaying or postingsignforpurposeofsellingvehicle.....................8-7 ARTICLE 8.02 NOISE.................................................................................................................8-7 Sec. 8.02.001Penalty...................................................................................................8-7 Sec. 8.02.002Injunctiverelief.....................................................................................8-7 Sec. 8.02.003Declaration ofnuisance.........................................................................8-7 Sec. 8.02.004Exceptionforlawnequipmentand agriculturalequipment...................8-9 Sec. 8.02.005Permit....................................................................................................8-9 ARTICLE 8.03 GRAFFITI..........................................................................................................8-9 Sec. 8.03.001Definitions.............................................................................................8-9 Sec. 8.03.002Penalty.................................................................................................8-10 Sec. 8.03.003Removalrequired................................................................................8-10 ARTICLE 8.04 OUTDOOR STORAGEORDISPLAY...........................................................8-11 Sec. 8.04.001Definitions...........................................................................................8-11 Sec. 8.04.002Penalty.................................................................................................8-12 Sec. 8.04.003Screening ofcertainitemsrequired.....................................................8-12 Sec. 8.04.004Screeningstandards.............................................................................8-12 Sec. 8.04.005Portable homestorage units.................................................................8-13 ARTICLE 8.05 WEAPONS.......................................................................................................8-14 Sec. 8.05.001Definitions...........................................................................................8-14 Sec. 8.05.002Discharge offirearm............................................................................8-15 Sec. 8.05.003Discharge ofarchery equipment or airgun..........................................8-15 Sec. 8.05.004Hunting................................................................................................8-16 ARTICLE 8.06 SEXOFFENDERRESIDENCYRESTRICTIONS.........................................8-16 Sec. 8.06.001Definitions...........................................................................................8-16 Sec. 8.06.002Offenses...............................................................................................8-17 Sec. 8.06.003Evidentiarymatters;measurements.....................................................8-18 Sec. 8.06.004Culpablementalstate notrequired......................................................8-18 Sec. 8.06.005Defenses..............................................................................................8-18 Sec. 8.06.006Penalty.................................................................................................8-19 Sec. 8.06.007Safetyzonemap..................................................................................8-19 ARTICLE 8.07 RESTRICTED SMOKINGMATERIALS.......................................................8-19 Sec. 8.07.001Definitions...........................................................................................8-19 Sec. 8.07.002Purpose;applicability..........................................................................8-21 Sec. 8.07.003Sale,delivery, offerorgiftprohibited.................................................8-21 Sec. 8.07.004Use orpossessionprohibited...............................................................8-21 Sec. 8.07.005Use orpossessionofrestrictedsmoking paraphernalia.......................8-21 Sec. 8.07.006Defenses..............................................................................................8-21 ARTICLE 8.08 ABANDONEDORJUNKEDVEHICLES......................................................8-22 Division1.Generally...............................................................................................................8-22 Sec. 8.08.001Definitions...........................................................................................8-22 Sec. 8.08.002Penalty.................................................................................................8-23 Sec. 8.08.003Immediateremoval ofvehicles obstructingtraffic..............................8-23 8-1 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter8:OffensesandNuisances Division2.AbandonedVehicles.............................................................................................8-23 Sec. 8.08.031Authoritytotake possession................................................................8-23 Sec. 8.08.032Notice..................................................................................................8-24 Sec. 8.08.033Storagefees.........................................................................................8-24 Sec. 8.08.034Saleatauction; use by police department...........................................8-24 Sec. 8.08.035Vehiclesleftinstoragefacilities.........................................................8-25 Sec. 8.08.036Disposalto demolisher........................................................................8-25 Division3.JunkedVehicles....................................................................................................8-25 Sec. 8.08.061Declaration ofnuisance;penalty.........................................................8-25 Sec. 8.08.062Abatement notice.................................................................................8-26 Sec. 8.08.063Abatementprocedures.........................................................................8-26 Sec. 8.08.064Exceptions...........................................................................................8-27 Sec. 8.08.065Authoritytoenforce............................................................................8-27 ARTICLE 8.09 WEEDS,REFUSEOROTHEROBJECTIONABLEMATTER....................8-28 Sec. 8.09.001Prohibitedconditionson privateproperty...........................................8-28 Sec. 8.09.002Prohibitedconditionsinarea betweenpropertylineandstreet...........8-28 Sec. 8.09.003Removal...............................................................................................8-29 Sec. 8.09.004Objectionable and unsightlyvegetation defined.................................8-29 Sec. 8.09.005Notice ofviolation;performance ofwork bytown.............................8-29 Sec. 8.09.006Assessmentoftown’sexpenses...........................................................8-30 Sec. 8.09.007Abatementofweedswithout prior notice............................................8-30 Sec. 8.09.008Requirementspriortofiling of complaintorotherlegal action..........8-31 Sec. 8.09.009Penalty.................................................................................................8-31 \[Nextpageis 8-7.\] 8-2 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter8:OffensesandNuisances ARTICLE 8.01 GENERALPROVISIONS Sec. 8.01.001Displayingor postingsignfor purpose ofselling vehicle (a)Prohibition.Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersontopostanysignageonornearanymotor vehicle,mobilehome,motorhome,recreationalvehicle,trailer,boat,motorcycleormoped,or postanysignageuponpublicorprivateproperty,fortheexpresspurposeofeffectuatingthesale ofsaidvehicle,anditshallbeunlawfultosellsaidvehiclepursuanttoanysuchpostingofasign orsigns. (b)Penalty.Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersontoviolateanyprovisionofthissection,andany personviolatinganyprovisionofthissectionshallbedeemedguiltyofamisdemeanorandupon convictionthereofshallbesubjecttoafineinanamountnottoexceedfivehundreddollars ($500.00)foreachoffense,andaseparateoffenseshallbedeemedcommitteduponeachday during on orwhich a violation occurs. (Ordinance85-23,secs.I,VII,adopted3/23/87;Ordinance98-28,sec.8,adopted10/20/98;2006 Code, ch. 10,secs. 9.01, 9.02) * ARTICLE 8.02 NOISE Sec. 8.02.001Penalty Anypersonviolatinganyoftheprovisionsofthisarticleshallbedeemedguiltyofa misdemeanor,anduponconvictionthereofshallbefinedinasumnottoexceedtwothousand dollars($2,000.00),andaseparateoffenseshallbedeemedcommitteduponeachdayduringor onwhichaviolationoccursorcontinues.(Ordinance88-27,sec.V,adopted12/12/88;Ordinance 1999-19,sec.V, adopted 7/20/99; 2006Code,ch. 8, sec. 1.05) Sec. 8.02.002Injunctive relief Inadditiontothefinesandpenaltiessetforthinsection8.02.001hereoffortheenforcementof theprovisionsofthisarticle,thetownmayenforcetheprovisionshereofbyinjunctiverelief throughanappropriatecourtofcompetentjurisdiction.(Ordinance88-27,sec.IV,adopted 12/12/88;Ordinance 1999-19,sec.IV, adopted7/20/99; 2006Code,ch. 8, sec. 1.04) Sec. 8.02.003Declarationof nuisance (a)Thefollowingacts,amongothers,aredeclaredtobenuisancesinviolationofthisarticle, butsaidenumerationshallnot bedeemedtobe exclusive: (1)Theplayingofanyradio,phonograph,tapeplayerorotherelectronicdeviceofa similarnature,oranymusicalinstrument,insuchmannerorwithsuchvolume, duringthehoursbetween10:00p.m.and7:00a.m.,astoannoyordisturbthequiet, comfort,orreposeof persons ofordinarysensibilitiesin any dwelling or othertypeof residence,suchpersonsbeingindoorsoroutdoorsat anysuchlocation. * Statelawreference– Disorderlyconduct,V.T.C.A.,PenalCode,sec.42.01. 8-7 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter8:OffensesandNuisances (2)Theuseofanyloudspeakeroramplifierofsuchintensitythatannoysordisturbs personsofordinarysensibilitiesintheimmediatevicinitythereof,exceptbypermit issuedbythetownmanagerordesigneeinaccordancewithsection8.02.005ofthis article. (3)Therunningofanyautomobile,motorcycle,orvehiclesooutofrepairorsoloaded, oroperatingavehicleinanysuchmanner,astocreateloudorunnecessarygrating, grinding,jarring, orrattling noise orvibrations. (4)Thedischargeintothe open air ofthe exhaustof anysteam engine,stationaryinternal combustionengine,motorvehicleengineorboatengine,exceptthroughamuffleror other devicewhichwilleffectively preventloudor explosive noisestherefrom. (5)Theuseofanymechanicaldeviceoperatedbycompressedair,unlessthenoisetobe creatediseffectivelymuffledandreducedtopreventloudorexplosivenoises therefrom. (6)Theerection,includingexcavation,demolition,alterationorrepairworkonany building,otherthanbetweenthehoursof7:00a.m.and6:00p.m.onorduringthe weekdaysofMondaythroughSaturday,inclusive,exceptincaseofanurgent necessityintheinterestofpublicsafetyandconvenience,andthenonlybypermit fromthetownmanagerordesigneeinaccordancewithsection8.02.005ofthis article,specifyingthe nature ofthe emergency and the days and hourssuchworkisto beallowed,whichpermitmayberenewedbythetownmanagerordesigneeduring thetimetheemergency exists. (7)Theoperationofanyheavyequipment,machineryorapparatusforexcavation, construction,grading,earthmoving,paving,cementlayingorpouring,drillingor workofanynature,ortheoperationofanychainsaw,within1500linealfeetofany occupiedresidentialdwelling,otherthanbetweenthehoursof7:00a.m.and6:00 p.m.onorduringtheweekdaysofMondaythroughSaturday,inclusive,exceptin caseofanurgentnecessityintheinterestofpublicsafetyandconvenience,andthen onlybypermitfromthetownmanagerordesigneeinaccordancewithsection 8.02.005ofthisarticle,specifyingthenatureoftheemergencyandthedaysand hourssuchworkistobeallowed,whichpermitmayberenewedbythetown manager or designee duringthetimetheemergency exists. (8)Asapartofanybusiness,otherthanbetweenthehoursof7:00a.m.and9:00p.m., MondaythroughSaturday,inclusive,within1500linearfeetofanyoccupied residential dwelling,theoperationofany heavy equipment,truck ormachinerywhich emitsnoisesofsuchintensityorloudnessthatannoyordisturbpersonsofordinary sensibilitieswithinsuchdistance,exceptinthe caseof urgentnecessityintheinterest ofpublicsafetyandconvenience,andthenonlybypermitfromthetownmanageror designeeinaccordancewithsection8.02.005ofthisarticle,specifyingthenatureof theemergencyandthedatesandhourssuchworkistobeallowed,whichpermitmay berenewed bythetownmanager ordesignee duringthetimethe emergency exists. (9)Constructionworkperformedonanyofthefollowingholidays:NewYear’sDay, MemorialDay,IndependenceDay,LaborDay,ThanksgivingDay,ChristmasDay. 8-8 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter8:OffensesandNuisances (b)Notwithstandinganyoftheabove,thetownmanagerordesigneeshallhavetheauthorityto andmayissueapermitinaccordancewithsection8.02.005ofthisarticleforalterationorrepair workorfornewconstructioninconnectionwithowner-occupiedresidenceswhentheparticular workistoperformedbytheowner-occupantofthepremiseswheretheworkistobeperformed andwhensuchworkistobeperformedbetweenthehoursof6:00p.m.and9:00p.m.,Monday through Saturday,inclusive, or betweenthe hoursof 9:00 a.m. and 6:00p.m. on Sunday. (Ordinance88-27,sec.I,adopted12/12/88;Ordinance1999-19,sec.I,adopted7/20/99;2006 Code,ch.8,sec.1.01;Ordinance2012-14,secs.2.01–2.03,adopted6/18/12;Ordinanceadopting Code) Sec. 8.02.004Exceptionforlawn equipment and agriculturalequipment Thisarticleisnotintendedtoprohibitandshallnotprohibitinanywaytheoperationofpower lawnmowersorotherlawnequipmentoranyequipmentusedforagriculturalpurposesorgolf courseorlawnmaintenance.(Ordinance88-27,sec.II,adopted12/12/88;Ordinance1999-19, sec.II, adopted7/20/99; 2006Code,ch. 8, sec. 1.02) Sec. 8.02.005Permit Anyexemptionfromtheprovisionsofthisarticlebypermitissuedbythetownmanageror designeemustbeinwritingbytheapplicantatleast48hourspriortotherequestedissuancedate andtime,unlesstheemergencycircumstancesaresuch,upondeterminationbythetownmanager ordesignee,thatashortertimeshouldbeallowed.Thereafter,uponissuanceofthepermitbythe townmanagerordesignee,suchpermitshallbedisplayedatalltimesduringtheperformanceof thework,uponthepremisestowhichsuchpermitapplies,inclearviewfortheinspectionbythe publiclawenforcementofficialsofthetown.Nopermitforanexemptiontothe provisionsofthis articleshallbeissuedorrenewedbythetownmanagerordesigneeforaperiodexceedingthree (3)months.Anyrequestedperiodexceedingthree(3)monthsmustbeapprovedbythetown council.(Ordinance88-27,sec.III,adopted12/12/88;Ordinance1999-19,sec.III,adopted 7/20/99;2006Code, ch. 8,sec. 1.03;Ordinance adoptingCode) * ARTICLE 8.03 GRAFFITI Sec. 8.03.001Definitions Graffiti.Anymarking,includingbutnotlimitedtoanyinscription,slogan,drawing,painting, symbol,logo, name, character,orfigure,thatismadein anymanner on tangible property. Guardian. (1)A personwho, undercourtorder,istheguardianofthe person ofaminor; or (2)A public or private agencywithwhom a minor hasbeen placed by a court. Minor.Apersonunder18yearsofagewhoisnotandhasnotbeenmarriedorwhohasnothad hisdisabilitiesofminorityremovedforgeneralpurposes. * Statelawreference– Graffiti,V.T.C.A.,PenalCode,sec.28.08. 8-9 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter8:OffensesandNuisances Owner.Any personwiththelegalorequitablerightofpossessionto any property. Parent.Themother,amanpresumedtobethebiologicalfatheroramanwhohasbeen adjudicatedtobethebiologicalfatherbyacourtofcompetentjurisdiction,oranadoptivemother orfather,butdoesnotincludeaparentastowhomtheparent-childrelationshiphasbeen terminated. Property.Anytangiblepersonalorreal property. (Ordinance2004-02,sec.II,adopted1/19/04;Ordinance2005-03,sec.2,adopted2/7/05;2006 Code, ch. 8,sec. 2.01) Sec. 8.03.002Penalty Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersontoviolateanyprovisionofthisarticle,andanyperson violatingorfailingtocomplywithanyprovisionhereofshallbefined,uponconviction,inan amountnotmorethantwothousanddollars($2,000.00),andaseparateoffenseshallbedeemed committedeachdayduringoronwhichaviolationoccursorcontinues.(Ordinance1999-13,sec. XIX,adopted6/16/99;Ordinance2002-38,sec.XIX,adopted1/18/02;2006Code,ch.8,sec. 2.03) Sec. 8.03.003Removal required (a)Removalrequired.Theownerofanypropertyinthetowncommitsanoffenseiftheowner failstoremoveallgraffitifromthepropertythatisvisiblefromanypublicproperty,easementor right-of-way,unlessthegraffitiwascreatedorplacedonthepropertywiththeowner’sconsent anddoesnotviolatethetown’ssignregulationsoranyapplicablecode,regulationorstateor federallaw. (b)Notice.Beforeissuingacitationforaviolationofthisarticle,thedesignatedofficialshall serveanownerwithwrittennoticetoremovethegraffitifromthepropertywithintwenty-one (21)calendardaysfromthedatethenoticeisserved.Thenoticemaybeservedbyhand-delivery totheownerorbydepositingthesameintheUnitedStatesPostalServicecertifiedmail,return receiptrequested,addressedtotheownerattheowner’saddressasshownonthemostrecent certifiedtaxroll ofthetown.Ifthe ownercannot be located and the noticeisreturned undelivered bytheUnitedStates PostalService,thenthe ownermay be notified by: (1)Publicationtwo(2)timeswithinten(10)consecutivedaysinthetown’sofficial newspaper; (2)Postingthe noticeonornearthefrontdoor of eachbuildingonthepremisestowhich theviolationrelates; or (3)Postingthenoticeonaplacardattachedtoastakedrivenintothegroundonthe premisestowhichtheviolationrelates,ifthe premisesdo notcontain a building. (c)Computationoftime.Thetwenty-one(21)calendardaysreferencedinsubsection(b)of thissectionshall be counted asfollows: (1)Fromthe datethe noticeispersonallyserved ontheowner; 8-10 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter8:OffensesandNuisances (2)FromthesixthdayafterthedatethenoticeisplacedintheUnitedStatescertified mail; or (3)IftheownercannotbefoundorintheeventthenoticeisreturnedbytheUnited States Postal Service,fromthedatethe noticeis: (A)Publishedforthesecondtimeinaccordancewithsubsection(b)(1)ofthis section;or (B)Postedinaccordancewithsubsections(b)(2)and(3)ofthissection. (d)Defenses.Itisa defensetoprosecutionundersubsection(a) ofthissectionthat: (1)No noticewasserved on the ownerincompliancewiththis article; (2)Theownerhasremovedthegraffitifromthepropertyinquestionthree(3)ormore timeswithinthetwelve(12)month periodprecedingthe date ofthe citation;or (3)Beforebeingissuedacitation,theownergavethedesignatedofficialwritten authorizationtoallowpersonstoenterontothepropertyandremovethegraffiti pursuanttoavolunteerorcommunityserviceprogramapprovedbythedesignated officialinwhichthe owneriseligibleto participate. (e)Graffitiontownorgovernmentproperty.Thedesignatedofficialshallnotifythetownand anyothergovernmentalentitywheneverpropertyownedbyorundercontrolofthetownor governmentalentitycontainsgraffitiinviolationofthisarticle.Thetownoranyother governmentalentityshallremoveanysuchgraffitifromitspropertywithintwenty-one(21)days fromthe dateofthe notice. (Ordinance2004-02,sec.XV,adopted1/19/04;Ordinance2005-03,sec.17,adopted2/7/05; 2006Code,ch. 8,sec.2.02) ARTICLE 8.04 OUTDOOR STORAGEORDISPLAY Sec. 8.04.001Definitions .Thekeeping,displaying,maintaining,orstoringofanyneworused Outdoorstorage/display goods,materials,merchandiseorequipmentonalot,tract,orparceloflandthatisnotwithina structureorbehindanappropriatescreenforperiodslongerthantwo(2)consecutivedaysper month. Portablehomestorage unit orPOD. (1)Anyassemblyofmaterialswhichissodesigned,constructedorreconstructedto makeitportableandcapableofmovementfromonesitetoanother,designedtobe usedwithoutapermanentfoundation,designedwiththepurposeofstoringtangible propertyandnotforoccupancybypersons,andtohaveonedimensionexceedingten feet(10'); or 8-11 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter8:OffensesandNuisances (2)Anycontainer,storageunit,shed-likecontainerorotherportablestructurethatcanor isusedforthestorageofpersonalpropertyofanykindandwhichislocatedforsuch purposesoutsideanenclosedbuilding,otherthananaccessorybuildingorshed complyingwith all building codesandlanduserequirements. Residentialdistrictorresidentialuse.Anareadesignatedforuseanddesignedtoaccommodate single-family,multifamily,townhome,condominiumorotherlivingusesforsingle-familyor multifamily dwelling. (Ordinance 2006-10,sec.II, adopted5/1/06;2006Code, ch. 8,sec. 5.01) Sec. 8.04.002Penalty Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersontoviolateanyprovisionofthisarticle,andanyperson violatingorfailingtocomplywithanyprovisionofthisarticleshallbefined,uponconviction, notlessthanonedollar($1.00)normorethantwothousanddollars($2,000.00),andaseparate offenseshallbedeemedcommitteduponeachdayduringoronwhichaviolationoccursor continues.(Ordinance 2006-10,sec.IX, adopted5/1/06; 2006 Code, ch. 8, sec. 5.05) Sec. 8.04.003Screeningof certainitems required Itshallbeunlawfulforanyperson,whetheranownerortenantofproperty,inaresidential districtdesignatedforresidentialuse,to allow outdoorstorage or outdoordisplay ofthefollowing itemsvisiblefromthepublicright-of-wayforlongerthantwo(2)consecutivedayspermonth, whicharenotappropriatelyscreenedinaccordancewithsection 8.04.004ofthis code: (1)Clothes hangingfrom balconies,patios orotherprojecting overhangs. (2)Clothes hangingfrom clotheslines. (3)New,broken,discarded,abandonedorinoperableproperty,includingbutnotlimited tohouseholdfurnishings,appliances,boxes,cartons,lawnmaintenanceequipment, landscapingsupplies,machines,tools,exerciseequipmentand otheritems. (4)Automotive equipment,including but notlimitedtomachinery, partsandtires. (5)Householdfurnishings notdesignedforoutdooruse. (6)Exterior appliances,including but notlimitedtoutility and mechanicalequipment. (Ordinance 2006-10,sec.III, adopted 5/1/06; 2006Code, ch. 8,sec. 5.02) Sec. 8.04.004Screeningstandards Exceptasotherwisespecificallyprovided,screeningshallbeprovidedinaccordancewiththe followingregulations: (1)Generalstandards.Residentialdistrictsmayhaveoutdoorstorage/display,butsuch outdoorstorage/displayshallbescreenedfromthepublicviewandshall complywith thescreeningrequirementssetoutinthiscode.Compliancewiththescreening requirementsofthiscodenotwithstanding,thiscodeshallnotbeconstruedas 8-12 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter8:OffensesandNuisances authorizingscreenedstoragewhichcreates,causesorallowstobemaintaineda nuisanceorotherconditiondetrimentaltopublichealth,safetyandwelfareorwhich violates any otherordinance ofthetown. (2)Typesofscreening;height. (A)Alloutdoorstorage/displayshallbescreenedfrom\[view\]asrequiredhereinso thatit cannotbeviewedfrom publicright-of-way; (B)Screeningshallbe aminimumofsixfeet(6')inheightandamaximumofeight feet(8')inheight,exceptas provided bysubsection(3) ofthissection;and (C)Constructionmustcomplywiththefencingrequirements,or: (i)Beconstructedaccordingtoandcompliantwiththecurrentfencing standards; (ii)Beconstructedofornamentalfencingincombinationwithalandscape screen; or (iii)Beconstructedofasolidevergreenshrublandscapescreenwithouta fence orwall. (D)Evergreenshrubsusedforalandscapescreenshallbeplacedsoastocreateat leastasix-foot(6')tallsolidscreenwithintwo(2)yearsoftheirinstallation alongthelengthofthestoredmaterial.Alllandscapingshallbeirrigatedand maintainedin a healthy andgrowing condition. (E)Screeningmay not be constructedof chainlinkwithslats. (3)Newlyplantedevergreenshrubs.Outdoorstorage/displayscreeningmustcompletely concealtheoutdoorstorage/displayexceptinthecasewherenewlyplantedevergreen shrubswhichwillserveasarequiredlandscapescreenatmaturityhavebeenplaced soastoproduceasolidsix-foot(6')screen,providedthatsuchshrubsmust completelyscreenthe outdoorstorage/displaywithintwo(2)yearsofinstallation. (4)Screeningofshippingcontainers,semi-trailersandothervehiclesusedforstorage. Thescreeningrequirementsofthissectionshallalsoapplytotheuseofsemi-trailers, storagevaults,shipping containers,or othervehiclesforstorage purposes. (5)Balconyscreening.Outdoorstorage/displaymustbecompletelyenclosedin astorage unitfor balconiesfacing or viewablefrom publicrights-of-way. (Ordinance 2006-10,sec.IV, adopted5/1/06; 2006Code, ch. 8,sec. 5.03) Sec. 8.04.005Portable homestorage units (a)Permitrequired; application;insurance;fee. (1)ItshallbeunlawfulforapersontoplaceormaintainaPODSunitonhisorher propertywithoutavalid permit. 8-13 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter8:OffensesandNuisances (2)BeforeplacingaPODSunitonhisorherproperty,apersonshallsubmitan applicationwithasiteplandesignatingthelocationofthePODSunitandobtaina permitfromthetown.Aninsurancecertificateprovidingliabilityinsuranceinthe amountof$100,000.00providedbythecompanysupplyingthePODSunitmust accompanytheapplication.Thereisafeeintheamountestablishedbythefee schedulefor a thirty(30) day permit. (b)Durationofpermit;extension.Permitsshallbegrantedforaperiodofthirty(30)days. Onlyone(1)permitshallbeissuedpercalendaryear.Attheexpirationofthethirty(30)day period,applicantsmayseektoextendtheirpermitsforanadditionalthirty(30)daysbyfilinga requestforpermitextension.Extensionofapermitshallcosttheamountestablishedbythefee schedulefortheadditionalthirty(30)dayperiod.Onlyonethirty(30)dayextensionshallbe allowed. (c)Location.PODSunitsareprohibitedfrombeingplacedinstreetsorinthefrontyardofa propertyonasurfaceotherthananimprovedsurfacemadeofmaterialsasspecifiedinthetown’s ordinances.PODSunitsshallbekeptinthedrivewayofthepropertyatthefurthestaccessible pointfromthestreetasshownonasiteplansubmittedwiththepermitapplication.PODSshall only be placed on improved off-streetsurfacesasspecifiedherein. (d)Numberandsizeofunits.Onlyone(1)PODSunitmaybeplaceduponanyresidential propertyatonetime,andthesizeoftheunitshall notexceedtenfeet(10')inwidthortwentyfeet (20')inlength. (e)Safety.ItshallbetheobligationoftheowneroruserofthePODSunittosecureitina mannerthat does not endangerthesafety of personsorpropertyinthevicinity ofthe unit. (Ordinance2006-10,sec.V,adopted5/1/06;2006Code,ch.8,sec.5.04;Ordinanceadopting Code) * ARTICLE 8.05 WEAPONS Sec. 8.05.001Definitions Airgun.Anydevicedesigned,made,oradaptedtoexpelaprojectilethroughabarrelbyusingthe energygeneratedbycompressedairandincluding,butnotlimitedto,airguns,BBorpelletguns, air-softguns,paintballguns and othersimilardevices. Archeryequipment.Alongbow,compoundbow,recurvedbow,crossboworothersimilar device. Domestic animal.Any animal otherthanwildlife asdefinedherein. * Statelawreferences– Weapons,V.T.C.A.,PenalCode,ch.46;limitationofauthoritytoprohibit dischargeoffirearmsorotherweaponsinextraterritorialjurisdiction,V.T.C.A.,LocalGovernmentCode, sec.229.002. 8-14 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter8:OffensesandNuisances Firearm.Anydevicedesigned,made,oradaptedtoexpelaprojectilethroughabarrelbyusing theenergygeneratedbyanexplosionorburningsubstance,oranydevicereadilyconvertibleto that use. Wildlife.Anywildmammal, aquatic animal,wildbird, amphibian,reptile,mollusk, or crustacean, or any part,product,egg, or offspring of any ofthese,deador alive. (Ordinance 2011-21,sec.2(5.01), adopted 6/6/11) Sec. 8.05.002Dischargeoffirearm Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersontofireordischargeanyfirearmwithinthetown. Notwithstandingtheforegoing,thefollowing actionsshall be allowed: (1)Thedischargeofafirearmdoneinthenecessaryandlawfulprotectionofaperson, premisesorproperty,unlesssuchdischargeisrecklessornegligentunderthe circumstances existing atthetime. (2)Thedischargeofafirearmbyadulyauthorizedpeaceofficerwhilelawfullycarrying outhisofficialduties. (Ordinance85-26adopted10/28/85;2006Code,ch.10,sec.5.01;Ordinance2011-21,sec.2 (5.02), adopted 6/6/11) Statelawreferences– Authorityofmunicipalityregardingfirearmsandexplosives,V.T.C.A.,Local GovernmentCode,sec.229.001;disorderlyconduct,V.T.C.A.,PenalCode,sec.42.01. Sec. 8.05.003Dischargeof archeryequipment or airgun (a)Dischargeofarcheryequipmentprohibited;exceptions.Itshallbeunlawfulforanyperson todischargeanyarcheryequipmentwithinthetown.Notwithstandingtheforegoing,the following actionsshall beallowed: (1)Thedischargeofarcheryequipmentinanestablishmentproperlyfittedandarranged forthe purposesothat no danger arisestherefrom; provided, however,thatanarchery rangeshallonlybeallowedinanestablishmentwhichhasasitsprimaryoperation thesale and/orrepairofsporting equipmentorarchery equipment. (2)Thedischargeofarcheryequipmentdoneinthenecessaryandlawfulprotectionof theperson,premisesorproperty,unlesssuchdischargeisrecklessornegligentunder thecircumstances existingatthetime. (3)Thedischargeofarcheryequipmentonprivatepropertywhenallprojectiles dischargedremaincontainedwithintheconfinesofpropertycontrolledorownedby theperson discharging orallowingthe discharge ofthearchery equipment. (4)Thedischargeofarcheryequipmentbyapersonundertheageofeighteen(18)on privatepropertywhensuchminorpersonisunderthesupervisionofanadultperson controllingorowningthepropertyandallprojectilesdischargedremaincontained withinthe confinesoftheproperty. 8-15 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter8:OffensesandNuisances (b)Useofarcheryequipmenttoinjureorkill animal.No personshallusearcheryequipmentto intentionally,knowingly, orrecklesslyinjureorkilleither adomestic animal orwildlife. (c)Dischargeofairgunprohibited;exceptions.Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersontodischarge an airgunwithinthetown.Notwithstandingtheforegoing,thefollowing actionsshall be allowed: (1)Thedischarge ofan airgun on private propertywhen all projectilesdischargedremain containedwithintheconfinesofpropertycontrolledorownedbytheperson discharging orallowingthe discharging oftheairgun. (2)Thedischargeofanairgunbyapersonundertheageofeighteen(18)onprivate propertywhensuchminorpersonisunderthesupervisionofanadultperson controllingorowningthepropertyandallprojectilesdischargedremaincontained withinthe confinesoftheproperty. (d)Useofairguntokillorinjureanimal.Nopersonshalluseanairguntointentionally, knowingly, orrecklesslyinjure orkilleither a domestic animalorwildlife. (Ordinance 2011-21,sec.2(5.04), adopted 6/6/11) Sec. 8.05.004Hunting Nopersonshallhuntwildlifewithinthetownoronpropertyleasedbythetown,exceptas follows: (1)Whenacting pursuanttoawrittencontractwiththetown. (2)Whenactinginthecourse andscopeofemploymentwiththetownpolicedepartment in accordancewithsuch person’sjobdescription. (3)When actingpursuanttoawritten contractwiththeU.S.ArmyCorpsofEngineersor a permitissued bytheU.S.ArmyCorps ofEngineers. (Ordinance 2011-21,sec.2(5.05), adopted 6/6/11) * ARTICLE 8.06 SEXOFFENDERRESIDENCYRESTRICTIONS Sec. 8.06.001Definitions Forthepurposeofthisarticle,thefollowingterms,wordsandthederivationsthereofshallhave themeaningsgiven herein: .Thestatedepartment of publicsafety’ssexoffender database. Database * Statelawreferences– Establishmentofchildsafetyzoneforsexoffenderoncommunitysupervisionfor sexualoffensesagainstchildren,Tex.CodeCrim.Proc.art.42.12,sec.13B;establishmentofchildsafety zoneforsexoffenderoncommunitysupervisionforviolentoffenses,Tex.CodeCrim.Proc.art.42.12,sec. 13D. 8-16 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter8:OffensesandNuisances Daycarefacilityordaycarecenter.Anestablishmentwheremorethan3unrelatedchildren undertheageoffourteen(14)areleftforcare,training,education,custody,orsupervisionduring thedayoranyportionthereof.Thetermdoesnotincludeovernightlodging,medicaltreatment, counselingorrehabilitativeservicesanddoesnotapplytoanyschool,publicorprivate,asherein defined. Minor.A personyoungerthanseventeen(17)yearsof age. Permanentresidence.Aplacewhereapersonabides,lodges,orresidesforfourteen(14)ormore consecutive days. Playground.Anyoutdoorfacilitythatisnotonthepremisesofaschoolandthatisintendedfor recreation,isopentothepublic,andcontainsthreeormoreseparateapparatusintendedforthe recreation ofchildren,such asslides,swingsets, andteeterboards. Premises.Realproperty and all buildings andappurtenances pertainingtotherealproperty. Publicorprivateyouthcenter.Anyrecreationalfacilityorgymnasiumthatisintendedprimarily forusebypersonswhoare17yearsofageoryoungerandregularlyprovidesathletic,civic,or culturalactivities,whetherpublicly orprivately owned or operated. Publicpark.Anypremisesdesignatedbythetownasparklandthatisnotonthepremisesofa school,thatisintendedforrecreation, andthatis opentothe public. School.A privateor publicelementary orsecondaryschool. Swimmingpool.Anystructureintendedorusedbythepublicforswimmingorrecreational bathing,regardlessofsize,andincludingin-ground,above-groundandon-groundswimming pools.Thetermshallnotincludeswimmingorbathingfacilitieslocatedonprivateresidential propertywhich are not openforuse bythe public orswimming or bathingfacilitieslocatedwithin an apartmentorothermultifamily housing complex. Temporaryresidence.Aplacewhereapersonabides,lodges,orresidesforaperiodof14or moredaysintheaggregateduringanycalendaryearandwhichisnottheperson’spermanent residence,oraplacewhereapersonroutinelyabides,resides,orlodgesforaperiodof4ormore consecutivedaysornonconsecutivedaysinanymonthandwhichisnottheperson’spermanent residence. Videoarcadefacility.Anyfacilitythatisopentothepublic,includingpersonswhoare17years ofageoryounger,isintendedprimarilyfortheuseofpinball,video,orcomputergamesand contains atleastthreepinballorvideomachinesor computersforgaming uses. (Ordinance 2006-29,sec.II, adopted8/21/06; 2006 Code, ch. 10,sec. 12.01) Sec. 8.06.002Offenses Foreachpersonrequiredtoregisteronthestatedepartmentofpublicsafety’ssexoffender database(the“database”)becauseofaviolationinvolvingavictimwhowasaminor,itis unlawfulforthatpersontoestablishapermanentresidenceortemporaryresidenceinthetown within1,000feetofanypremiseswherechildrencommonlygather,includingapublicorprivate school,daycarefacility,publicpark,playground,publicorprivateyouthcenter,public 8-17 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter8:OffensesandNuisances swimmingpool,orvideoarcadefacility.Forthepurposesofthisarticle,plantedstreetmedians shallnotbeconsideredpublicparks.(Ordinance2006-29,sec.II,adopted8/21/06;2006Code, ch. 10, sec.12.02) Sec. 8.06.003Evidentiarymatters;measurements (a)Itshallbeprimafacieevidencethatthisarticleappliestoapersonifthatperson’srecord, orrecordspertainingtothatperson,appearonthedatabaseandthedatabaseindicatesthatthe victimwas a minor. (b)Forthepurposesofdeterminingtheminimumdistanceseparation,the1,000-foot requirementshallbemeasuredbyfollowingastraightlinefromtheouterpropertylineofthe permanentortemporaryresidencetothenearestpropertylineofthepremiseswherechildren commonlygather,or,inthecaseofmultipleresidencesononeproperty,measuringfromthe nearestpropertylineofthepropertywherethemultipleresidencesaresituatedtothenearest propertylineofthepremiseswhere childrencommonlygather. (c)Amapdepictingtheprohibitedareasidentifiedpursuanttothetermsofthisarticleandas approvedbythetowncouncilshallbemaintainedbythetown.Thetownshallreviewthemapat leastannuallyforchanges.Themapwillbeavailabletothepublicatthetownpolicedepartment. A copy oftheapprovedmapisincorporatedintothisarticle assection 8.06.007ofthis article, and suchmapmay be amendedfromtimetotimethroughcouncil approval. (Ordinance 2006-29,sec.II, adopted8/21/06; 2006 Code, ch. 10,sec. 12.03) Sec. 8.06.004Culpablementalstatenot required Neitherallegationnorevidenceofaculpablementalstateisrequiredfortheproofofanoffense definedbythisarticle,andanyoffenseshallbeconsideredastrictliabilityoffense.(Ordinance 2006-29,sec.II, adopted 8/21/06; 2006Code,ch. 10,sec. 12.04) Sec. 8.06.005Defenses Itisanaffirmativedefensetotheprosecutionofanoffenseunderthisarticlethatanyofthe following conditions apply: (1)Thepersonrequiredtoregisteronthedatabaseestablishedhis/herpermanentor temporaryresidenceinthetownpriortotheeffectivedateofthisarticle,andhas compliedwithallsexoffenderregistrationlaws ofthestate. (2)Thepersonrequiredtoregisteronthedatabaseisaminor,orwasaminorwhen he/shecommittedtheoffenserequiringsuchregistrationandwasnotconvictedasan adult. (3)Thepremiseswherechildrencommonlygatherwasopenedorbegantobeusedas suchafterthepersonestablishedthepermanentortemporaryresidence,andthe person has compliedwithallsexoffenderregistrationlaws ofthestate. 8-18 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter8:OffensesandNuisances (4)Theinformationinthedatabasepertainingtothatpersonisincorrectand,if corrected,thisarticlewould not applytothat person. (Ordinance 2006-29,sec.II, adopted8/21/06; 2006 Code, ch. 10,sec. 12.05) Sec. 8.06.006Penalty Anypersonviolatingtheprovisionsofthisarticleshall,uponconviction,bepunishedbyafine nottoexceedthesumoffivehundreddollars($500.00)foreachoffense,andeachandeveryday suchviolationshallcontinueshallbedeemedtoconstituteaseparateoffense.(Ordinance2006- 29,sec.II, adopted 8/21/06; 2006 Code, ch. 10, sec.12.06) Sec. 8.06.007Safetyzonemap (Ordinance2006-29,ex.A,adopted8/21/06;2006Code,ch.10,sec.12.07;Ordinance2009-03, sec.II, adopted2/16/09) ARTICLE 8.07 RESTRICTED SMOKING MATERIALS Sec. 8.07.001Definitions Person.Anindividualorindividuals,asoleproprietorship,acorporation,apartnership,a wholesaler, aretailer,an association,or any otherlegal entity. 8-19 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter8:OffensesandNuisances Restrictedsmokingmaterial.Anysubstance,howevermarketedorsoldandregardlessofproduct name,whichcanreasonablybeconvertedforsmokingpurposes,whetheritispresentedas incense,tobacco,herbs,spicesoranyblendthereof,ifitincludesanyofthefollowingchemicals or a comparable chemical: (1)SalviadivinorumorsalvinorinA;allpartsoftheplantpresentlyclassified botanicallyasSalviadivinorum,whethergrowingornot,theseedsthereof,any extractfromanypartofsuchplant,andeverycompound,manufacture,salts, derivative,mixture orpreparationofsuchplant,itsseeds orextracts; (2)2-\[(1R,3S)-3-hydroxycyclohexyl\]-5-(2-methyloctan-2-yl)phenol(alsoknownas CP47,497)and homologues; (3)(6aS,10aS)-9-(hydroxymethyl)-6,6-dimethyl-3-(2-methyloctan-2-yl)-6a,7,10,10a- tetrahydrobenzo\[c\]chromen-1-ol(alsoknown asHU-211 orDexanabinol); (4)1-pentyl-3-(1-naphthoyl)indole(alsoknown asJWH-018); (5)1-butyl-3-(1-naphthoyl)indole(alsoknown asJWH-073);or (6)1-pentyl-3-(4-methoxynaphthoyl)indole(alsoknownasJWH-081). Restrictedsmokingmaterialparaphernalia.Anyparaphernalia,equipmentorutensilthatisused orintendedtobeusediningestingorinhalingillegalsmokingmaterials,includingwithout limitationthefollowing: (1)Ametal,wooden,acrylic,glass,stone,plastic,orceramicpipewithorwithouta screen,permanentscreen,hashish head,or puncturedmetal bowl; (2)Awaterpipe; (3)A carburetiontube or device; (4)Asmoking or carburetionmask; (5)A chamber pipe; (6)A carburetorpipe; (7)An electricpipe; (8)An air-driven pipe; (9)A chillum; (10)A bong; or (11)Anicepipe orchiller. (Ordinance 2010-29,sec.2(14.01), adopted 10/18/10) 8-20 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter8:OffensesandNuisances Sec. 8.07.002Purpose; applicability (a)Thepurposeofthisarticleistoprohibitthepossession,sale,use,ordeliveryofrestricted smokingmaterialswithinthetown.Anyformofdeliveryofarestrictedsmokingmaterial, including,withoutlimitation,agiftofsuchrestrictedsmokingmaterial,shallconstitutea violationofthis article. (b)Restrictedsmokingmaterialiscurrentlybeingmarketedunderthefollowingcommercial names:“K-2,”“K-2Summit,”“K-2Sex,”“Genie,”“Dascents,”“Zohai,”“Sage,”“Spice,”“KO Knock-Out2,”“SpiceGold,”“SpiceDiamond,”“YucatanFire,”“SolarFlare,”“PepSpice,” “FireN’Ice,”and“SalviaDivinorum.”Allsuchproductsareexpresslydesignatedasrestricted smokingmaterials. (Ordinance 2010-29,sec.2(14.02), adopted 10/18/10) Sec. 8.07.003Sale,delivery,offerorgift prohibited Itshallbeunlawfulforapersontointentionally,knowingly,orrecklesslysell,offertosell, deliver,orgiveanyrestrictedsmokingmaterialtoanyperson.(Ordinance2010-29,sec.2 (14.03), adopted 10/18/10) Sec. 8.07.004Use or possession prohibited Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersontointentionally,knowingly,orrecklesslypossessoruse restrictedsmokingmaterialswithinthetown.(Ordinance2010-29,sec.2(14.04),adopted 10/18/10) Sec. 8.07.005Use or possessionofrestrictedsmoking paraphernalia (a)Itshallbeunlawfulforapersontointentionally,knowingly,orrecklesslypossessany restrictedsmokingparaphernaliawiththeintenttouse,toingest,toinhaleortootherwise consumesuchrestrictedsmokingmaterial. (b)Itshallbeaviolationofthisarticleifapersonintentionally,knowingly,orrecklessly possessesanyrestrictedsmokingparaphernaliaandappropriateforensictestingidentifiesthata traceorotheramountofrestrictedsmokingmaterialispresentonorintherestrictedsmoking paraphernalia. (Ordinance 2010-29,sec.2(14.05), adopted 10/18/10) Sec. 8.07.006Defenses (a)Itshallbeadefenseunderthisarticleifthepossession,sale,use,ordeliveryofthe restrictedsmokingmaterialisatthedirectionoforunderaprescriptionissuedbyalicensed physician ordentistauthorizedto prescribe controlledsubstanceswithinthestate. (b)Itshallbeadefenseunderthisarticleifapersonchargedwithaviolationprovidesproper andcompletehistoricdocumentationthattheuseofrestrictedsmokingmaterialsispartofa 8-21 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter8:OffensesandNuisances religiousundertakingoractivityofareligiousdenominationinwhichtheyhavelong-standing historicmembershipsupportedbydocumentationfromclergyoraspiritualleaderrecognizedby thestate. (Ordinance 2010-29,sec.2(14.06), adopted 10/18/10) * ARTICLE 8.08 ABANDONEDOR JUNKEDVEHICLES Division 1. Generally Sec. 8.08.001Definitions Forthe purposesofthisarticle,thefollowing definitions apply,towit: Abandonedmotor vehicle.Amotorvehiclethatisinoperable and morethanfive(5)yearsold and leftunattendedonpublicpropertyformorethanforty-eight(48)hours,oramotorvehiclethat hasremainedillegallyonpublicpropertyforaperiodofmorethanforty-eight(48)hours,ora motorvehiclethathasremainedonprivatepropertywithoutthe consentoftheowner or personin controlofthepropertyformorethanforty-eight(48)hours,oramotorvehicleleftunattendedon theright-of-wayofadesignatedcounty,stateorfederalhighwaywithinthetownformorethan forty-eight(48)hours, orthatis abandoned as otherwise definedinstatelaw. Antique auto.A passengercarortruckthatisatleasttwenty-five(25)yearsold. Collector.Theownerofoneormoreantiqueorspecial-interestvehicleswhocollects,purchases, acquires,tradesordisposesofspecialinterestorantiquevehiclesorpartsofthemforpersonal useinordertorestore,preserveandmaintainanantiqueorspecialinterestvehicleforhistoric interest. Garagekeeper.Anowneroroperatorofamotorvehiclestoragefacilityorestablishmentforthe servicing,repairormaintenanceof a motorvehicle. Junkedmotor vehicle.Avehiclethatisselfpropelledand: (1)Does not havelawfully attachedtoit: (A)An unexpiredlicenseplate; and (B)Avalidmotorvehicleinspection certificate; and (2)Is: (A)Wrecked, dismantledor partially dismantled, ordiscarded;or * Statelawreference– Regulationofabandonedandjunkedmotorvehicles,V.T.C.A.,Transportation Code,sec.683.001etseq. 8-22 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter8:OffensesandNuisances (B)Inoperableand hasremainedinoperableformorethan: (i)Seventy-two(72)consecutivehours,ifthevehicleisonpublicproperty; or (ii)Thirty(30)consecutive days,ifthevehicleis onprivate property. Motorvehicle.Aself-propelledvehicle,as defined bytheTexasTransportationCode. Police department.The policedepartmentofthetown. Specialinterestvehicle.Amotorvehicleofanyagethathasnotbeenalteredormodifiedfrom originalmanufacturer’sspecificationsand,becauseofitshistoricinterest,isbeingpreservedby hobbyists. Storagefacility.Agarage,parkinglot,oranytypeoffacilityorestablishmentfortheservicing, repairing,storage orparking ofmotorvehicles. TexasTransportationCodeorTransportationCode.AnyreferenceinthisarticletotheTexas TransportationCodeorTransportationCodeshallincludefutureamendmentsandrevisionsto that code. Vehicle.Adevicethatcanbeusedtotransportordrawpersonsorpropertyonahighway,as defined bytheTexasTransportationCode. (Ordinance92-14,sec.I,adopted5/19/92;Ordinance2006-25,sec.II,adopted8/21/06;2006 Code, ch. 8,sec. 4.01;OrdinanceadoptingCode) Sec. 8.08.002Penalty Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersontoviolateanyprovisionofthisarticle,andanyperson violatingorfailingtocomplywithanyprovisionhereofshallbefined,uponconviction,inan amount notto exceedtwo hundred dollars($200.00)for each offense, and a separate offenseshall bedeemedcommittedeachdayduringoronwhichaviolationoccursorcontinues.(Ordinance 92-14,sec.I,adopted5/19/92;Ordinance2006-25,sec.II,adopted8/21/06;2006Code,ch.8, sec. 4.05) Sec. 8.08.003Immediateremovalof vehicles obstructingtraffic Thisarticleshallnotaffectanylawauthorizingtheimmediateremoval,asanobstructionto traffic,ofavehicleleftonpublicproperty.(Ordinance92-14,sec.I,adopted5/19/92;Ordinance 2006-25,sec.II, adopted 8/21/06; 2006Code,ch. 8, sec. 4.04) Secs. 8.08.004–8.08.030Reserved Division 2. AbandonedVehicles Sec. 8.08.031Authoritytotake possession Thepolicedepartmentmaytakeintocustodyanabandonedmotorvehiclefoundonpublicor privateproperty.Thepolicedepartmentmayemployitsownpersonnel,equipmentandfacilities, 8-23 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter8:OffensesandNuisances or,whenspecificallyauthorizedbythetowncouncil,hirepersons,equipment,andfacilities,to remove,preserveandstoreanabandonedmotorvehicleittakesintocustody.(2006Code,ch.8, sec. 4.02(A). Seeendofthis divisionforfullhistoryforthisdivision.) Sec. 8.08.032Notice (a)Intheeventthepolicedepartmenttakesintocustodyanabandonedmotorvehicle,itshall notifynotlaterthanthetenthdayaftertakingthemotorvehicleintocustody,bycertifiedmail, thelastknownregisteredownerofthemotorvehicleandalllienholdersofrecordpursuantto section683.012oftheTexasTransportationCodethatthevehiclehasbeentakenintocustody. Thenoticesshalldescribetheyear,make,modelandvehicleidentificationnumberofthe abandonedmotorvehicle,setforththelocationonthefacilitywherethemotorvehicle,\[sic\]set forththelocationofthefacilitywherethemotorvehicleisbeingheld,andinformtheownerand anylienholders oftheirrighttoreclaimthemotorvehicle notlaterthanthetwentieth day afterthe dateofthenoticeonpaymentofalltowing,preservationandstoragechargesresultingfrom placingthevehicleincustody,orgaragekeeper’schargesifapplicable,orotherapplicable delinquentadministrativepenaltycosts.Thenoticeshallalsostatethatthefailuretoreclaimthe vehiclewithinthetimeprovidedconstitutesawaiverbytheownerandlienholdersofallright, titleandinterestinthevehicleandtheirconsenttothesaleoftheabandonedmotorvehicleata public auction. (b)Iftheidentityofthelastregisteredownercannotbedetermined,iftheregistrationcontains noaddressfortheowner,orifitisimpossibletodeterminewithreasonablecertaintytheidentity andaddressofalllienholders,noticebyonepublicationinonenewspaperofgeneralcirculation inthetownissufficientnotice.Thenoticebypublicationmaycontainmultiplelistingsof abandonedvehicles,shallbepublishedwithinthetimerequirementsprescribedfornoticeby certifiedmail, andshall havethesame contentsrequiredfora notice by certifiedmail. (2006Code, ch.8,sec. 4.02(B). See endofthis divisionforfullhistoryforthisdivision.) Sec. 8.08.033Storagefees Whenthepolicedepartmenthastakencustodyofanabandonedmotorvehicle,thetownshallbe entitledtoreasonablestoragefeesfor: (1)Aperiodofnotmorethanten(10)daysbeginningonthedaythedepartmenttakes custodyandcontinuingthroughthedaythedepartmentmailsnoticeasprovidedby this division; and (2)Aperiodbeginningonthedayafterthedepartmentmailsnoticeandcontinuing throughthe day any accrued charges are paid andthevehicleisremoved. (2006Code, ch.8,sec. 4.02(C). See endofthis divisionforfullhistoryforthisdivision.) Sec. 8.08.034Saleat auction; use by policedepartment Ifanabandonedmotorvehiclehasnotbeenreclaimedasprovided,thepolicedepartmentmay selltheabandonedmotorvehicleatapublicauctionorusethevehicleforagencypurposesas allowedbysection683.016oftheTexasTransportationCode.Suchauctionshallbeheldas requiredbyandinaccordancewiththeprovisionsofsection683.014oftheTexasTransportation Code.Ifthepolicedepartmentelectstousethevehicle,thelieutenantshallauctionthevehiclein 8-24 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter8:OffensesandNuisances accordancewithchapter683oftheTransportationCodewhentheagencydiscontinuesuseofthe vehicle.(2006Code,ch.8,sec.4.02(D)(1).Seeendofthisdivisionforfullhistoryforthis division.) Sec. 8.08.035Vehiclesleftinstoragefacilities Thedispositionofabandonedmotorvehiclesleftinstoragefacilitiesbygaragekeepersshallbein accordancewithsection683.031etseq. oftheTexasTransportationCode.(2006Code, ch. 8,sec. 4.02(D)(2). Seeendofthisdivisionforfull historyforthis division.) Sec. 8.08.036Disposalto demolisher Thedispositionofabandonedmotorvehiclestoademolisherandthedutiesofademolisherwith regardtheretoshallbeinaccordancewithsection683.051etseq.oftheTexasTransportation Code.(2006Code,ch.8,sec.4.02(D)(3).Seeendofthisdivisionforfullhistoryforthis division.) (Ordinance92-14,sec.I,adopted5/19/92;Ordinance2006-25,sec.II,adopted8/21/06;2006 Code, ch. 8,sec. 4.02) Secs. 8.08.037–8.08.060Reserved Division 3.JunkedVehicles Sec. 8.08.061Declarationof nuisance;penalty (a)Vehiclesvisiblefrompublicstreetorright-of-way.Ajunkedvehiclethatislocatedina placewhereitisvisiblefrom a publicstreet or publicright-of-wayis detrimentaltothesafety and welfareofthegeneralpublic,tendstoreducethevalueofprivateproperty,invitesvandalism, createsfirehazards, constitutes anattractivenuisance creatingahazardtothe health andsafetyof minors,andisdetrimentaltothe economicwelfareofthetownbyproducingurbanblight adverse tothemaintenance andcontinuing developmentofthetown, andisa public nuisance. .Ajunkedvehiclethatislocatedinaplace (b)Vehiclesvisibleonlyfromprivateproperty whereitisvisibleonlyfromprivatepropertyisdetrimentaltothesafetyandwelfareofthe generalpublic,tendstoreducethevalueofprivateproperty,invitesvandalism,createsfire hazards,constitutesanattractivenuisancecreatingahazardtothehealthandsafetyofminors, andisdetrimentaltotheeconomicwelfareofthetownbyproducingurbanblightadversetothe maintenanceandcontinuingdevelopmentofthetown,andisanuisance.Theprovisionsof section8.08.063relatingtoabatementofnuisancesshallnotbeapplicabletoajunkedvehicle visibleonlyfromprivateproperty.Forpurposesofenforcementofthissubsection(b),a complaintmaybefiledinthemunicipalcourtofthetown,andthetownmaypursueanyremedy itmay have,whetheratlaw orin equity,toensurecompliancewiththisarticle. .Apersoncommitsanoffenseifthatpersonmaintainssuchapublicnuisanceor (c)Offenses nuisanceon property owned by him or underhiscontrol. 8-25 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter8:OffensesandNuisances (d)Penalty.Apersonwhocommitsanoffenseunderthissectionis,onconviction,subjecttoa finenottoexceedtwohundreddollars($200.00).Onconviction,thecourtshallorderremoval and abatementofthe nuisance. (2006Code, ch.8,sec. 4.03(A). See endofthis divisionforfullhistoryforthisdivision.) Sec. 8.08.062Abatement notice (a)Vehiclesonprivateproperty.Intheeventajunkedvehicleconstitutingapublicnuisanceis foundonprivateproperty,thetownshallnotifythelastknownregisteredownerofthejunked vehicle,eachlienholderofrecordandtheowneroroccupantoftheprivatepropertyonwhichthe publicnuisanceexists,inwriting,bycertifiedmailwithafive(5)dayreturnrequested,which noticeshallstatethenatureofthepublicnuisance,thatsuchpublicnuisancemustberemoved andabatedfromsuchprivatepropertywithinten(10)days,andthatarequestforahearingmust bemadebeforeexpirationoftheten(10)dayperiod.Ifthepostofficeaddressofthelastknown registeredownerofthevehicleisunknown,noticetothelastknownregisteredownermaybe placedonthemotorvehicle,or,ifthelastknownregisteredownerisphysicallylocated,the noticemaybehanddelivered.IfthenoticeisreturnedundeliveredbytheUnitedStatespost office,officialactiontoabatethenuisanceshallbecontinuedtoadatenotlessthaneleven(11) days afterthedate ofthereturn. (b)Vehiclesonpublicproperty.Intheeventajunkedvehicleconstitutingapublicnuisanceis foundonpublicproperty,noticeinwritingmustbemailed,bycertifiedmailwithafive(5)day returnrequested,tothelastknownowneroroccupantofthejunkedmotorvehicle,toany lienholderofrecordandtotheowneroroccupantofthepublicpremisesortotheowneror occupantofthepublicpremises\[sic\]ortotheowneroroccupantofthepremisesadjacenttothe publicright-of-wayonwhichthepublicnuisanceexists,whichshallstatethenatureofthepublic nuisanceonpublicpropertyoronapublicright-of-way,thatthenuisancemustberemovedand abatedwithinten(10)days, and that arequestfora hearingmust be made before expirationofthe ten(10)dayperiod.Ifthepostofficeaddressofthelastknownregisteredownerofthemotor vehicleisunknown,noticetothelastknownregisteredownermaybeplacedonthemotor vehicle,or,ifthelastknownregisteredownerisphysicallylocated,thenoticemaybehand delivered.IfthenoticeisreturnedundeliveredbytheUnitedStatespostoffice,officialactionto abatethenuisanceshallbecontinuedtoadatenotlessthaneleven(11)daysafterthedateofthe return. (2006Code, ch.8,sec. 4.03(B). See endofthis divisionforfullhistoryforthisdivision.) Sec. 8.08.063Abatementprocedures . (a)Public hearing (1)Apublichearingshallbeheldbeforethemunicipaljudgeofthetownbeforethe removalofavehicleorvehiclepartconstitutingapublicnuisanceifsuchahearingis requestedbytheowneroroccupantoftheprivateorpublicpremisesorbytheowner oroccupantofthepremisesadjacenttothepublicright-of-wayonwhichthevehicle islocated,withineleven(11)days afterservice ofthe noticeto abatethenuisance.At thehearing,itispresumed,unlessdemonstratedotherwisebytheowner,thatthe vehicleisinoperable.If,aftersuchpublichearing,themunicipaljudgedetermines thatthevehicle orvehiclepartis apublicnuisance asdefined herein, heshallenter an orderrequiringtheremovalofsuchvehicleorvehiclepartandshallinsuchorder 8-26 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter8:OffensesandNuisances includeadescriptionofthevehicleandthecorrectidentificationnumberandlicense number ofthevehicleiftheinformationisavailable atthesite. (2)Ifsuchapublichearingisnotrequested,themunicipaljudgeshallnevertheless conductapublic\[hearing\]relativetotheremovalandabatementofthenuisance.If, aftersuchpublichearing,themunicipaljudgedeterminesthatthevehicleorvehicle partisapublicnuisanceasdefinedherein,heshallenteranorderasoutlinedin subsection(a)(1)ofthissection.Inaddition,thetownmayfileacomplaintinan appropriatecourtseekinginjunctivereliefand/oranyotherlegalremedyavailableto it. (b)Noticetostate.Intheeventofremovalofajunkedvehicleasprovidedherein,noticeshall begiventothestatedepartmentoftransportationnotlaterthanthefifth(5th)dayafterthedateof removal. Such noticemustidentifythevehicleorvehiclepart. (c)Vehiclesnottobemadeoperable afterremoval.Anyjunkedvehicleconstitutinganuisance hereunderwhichisremovedfromeitherprivateorpublicpropertyshallnotbereconstructedor made operableafterremoval. (d)Relocationofvehicle.Therelocationofajunkedvehiclethatisapublicnuisanceto anotherlocationwithinthetownafteraproceedingforabatementand/orremovalhasbeen commencedshallhavenoeffectifthejunkedvehicleconstitutesapublicnuisanceatthenew location. (2006Code, ch.8,sec. 4.03(C). See endofthis divisionforfullhistoryforthisdivision.) Sec. 8.08.064Exceptions Theproceduresofthisdivisionshallnotapplytoavehicleorvehiclepartthatiscompletely enclosedwithinabuildinginalawfulmannerwhereitisnotvisiblefromthestreetorother publicorprivateproperty,avehicleorvehiclepartthatisstoredorparkedinalawfulmanneron privatepropertyinconnectionwiththebusinessofalicensedvehicledealerorjunkyard,oran unlicensedoperableorinoperableantiqueorspecialinterestvehiclestoredbyacollectoronthe collector’s property,ifthe vehicle andthe outdoorstorage areaaremaintainedinamannersothat theydonotconstituteahealthhazardandarescreenedfromordinarypublicviewbymeansofa fence,rapidlygrowingtrees,shrubbery,orotherappropriatemeans.(2006Code,ch.8,sec. 4.03(D).Seeendofthisdivisionforfull historyforthis division.) Sec. 8.08.065Authorityto enforce Thechiefofpolice,townbuildingofficial,codeenforcementofficerortheirrespectivedesignees shallbeandareherebyauthorizedtoadministerthetermsofthisarticleandsuchotherpersons \[sic\]mayenterprivatepropertyforthepurposesspecifiedhereintoexamineavehicleorvehicle part,obtaininformationastotheidentityofthevehicle,andremoveorcausetheremovalofa vehicleorvehiclepartandshallbeauthorizedtoissueordersnecessarytoenforcetheprocedures ofthisdivision.(2006Code,ch.8,sec.4.03(E).Seeendofthisdivisionforfullhistoryforthis division.) (Ordinance92-14,sec.I,adopted5/19/92;Ordinance2006-25,sec.II,adopted8/21/06;2006 Code, ch. 8,sec. 4.03) 8-27 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter8:OffensesandNuisances * ARTICLE 8.09 WEEDS,REFUSEOROTHEROBJECTIONABLE MATTER Sec. 8.09.001Prohibitedconditions onprivate property (a)Itshallbeunlawfulforanyperson,firm,corporation,partnership,soleproprietorshipor anyotherentityrecognizedinlawowning,leasing,claiming,occupyingorhavingsupervisionor controlofanyrealproperty,occupiedorunoccupied,improvedorunimproved,withinthe corporatelimitsofthetown,to permit orallow: (1)Grassorweedstogroworbrushtogrowtoaccumulatetoaheightgreaterthan twelve(12)inches upon anysuchrealproperty;or (2)Anytrash,rubbishoranyothertypeofobjectionablematerialorunsightlymatter (including,withoutwayoflimitation,stacksofoldlumber,scrapmaterials, demolishedorpartlydemolishedbuildingsorstructures,pilesofstones,bricksor brokenrock,orfencepanels)toaccumulateonsuchproperty,notwithstandingsuch personsdid not permitsuch accumulationuponsuchproperty. (b)Withrespecttolots,tractsorparcelsoflandoftwo(2)ormoreacresundersingle ownership,theprovisionsofthissectionshallbeapplicabletotheentirelot,tractorparcelof land;provided,however,thatintheeventanysuchlot,tractorparceloflandisregularly cultivated,onlythatareaofthelot,tract or parceloflandwithinone hundredfeet(100')fromany adjacentpropertyunderdifferentownershipandanyadjacentorcontiguousright-of-way,alley, utilityeasementorotherpublicright-of-wayshallcomplywithtermsofsubsection(a)ofthis section.Propertylyingmorethanonehundredfeet(100')northofthenorthright-of-waylineof MarshallCreekRoadshallnot besubjecttotherequirements ofsubsection(a)ofthissection. (Ordinance87-05A,sec.I,adopted5/7/96;Ordinance97-08,sec.I,adopted3/18/97;2006Code, ch. 8, sec. 3.01) Sec. 8.09.002Prohibitedconditionsinarea betweenpropertyline and street Itshall be unlawfulfor any person,firm, corporation,partnership,sole proprietorship or any other entityrecognizedinlawowning,leasing,claiming,occupyingorhavingsupervisionorcontrolof anyrealproperty,occupiedorunoccupied,improvedorunimproved,withinthecorporatelimits ofthetown,topermitorallow: (1)Grassorweedstogrowinorbrushtoaccumulatealong,uponoracrossthearea betweenthepropertylineandthecurblineofastreetoralley,or,ifthereisnocurb, betweenthepropertylineandthepavementofastreetoralleyortraveledway,toa heightgreaterthantwelveinches(12"); or (2)Anytrash,rubbishoranyothertypeofobjectionablematerialorunsightlymatter (including,withoutwayoflimitation,stacksofoldlumber,scrapmaterials, demolishedorpartlydemolishedbuildingsorstructures,pilesofstones,bricksor * Statelawreference– Localregulationofsanitation,V.T.C.A.,HealthandSafetyCode,sec.342. 8-28 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter8:OffensesandNuisances brokenrock,orfencepanels)toaccumulateortobepresentin,along,uponoracross theareasidentifiedinsubsection(1)ofthissection. (Ordinance87-05A,sec.I,adopted5/7/96;Ordinance97-08,sec.I,adopted3/18/97;2006Code, ch. 8, sec. 3.02) Sec. 8.09.003Removal Itshallbethedutyofanyperson,firm,corporation,partnership,soleproprietorshiporother entityrecognizedinlawowning,leasing,claiming,occupyingorhavingsupervisionorcontrolof anyrealproperty,occupiedorunoccupied,improvedorunimproved,withinthecorporatelimits ofthetowntocutorcausetobecut,andremoveorcausetoberemoved,allsuchgrass,weeds, brush andotherobjectionableorunsightlymatter asmaybenecessarytocomplywiththisarticle. (Ordinance 87-05,sec. 3, adopted 2/23/87; 2006Code, ch. 8, sec. 3.03) Sec. 8.09.004Objectionable and unsightlyvegetation defined Allvegetationnotregularlycultivatedandwhichexceedstwelveinches(12")inheightshallbe presumedtobeobjectionableandunsightly,exceptthatregularlycultivatedcropswillnotbe allowedtogrowwithintheright-of-wayofanypublicstreet,alley,easementorotherpublic right-of-waybutshallbekeptmowedorcutbackasprovidedabove.(Ordinance87-05,sec.4, adopted2/23/87;2006Code, ch. 8,sec. 3.04) Sec. 8.09.005Noticeofviolation; performanceofwork by town (a)Intheeventthatanyperson,corporation,partnership,soleproprietorshiporotherentity recognizedinlawowning,claiming,occupyingorhavingsupervisionorcontrolofanyreal property,occupiedorunoccupied,improvedorunimproved,withinthecorporatelimitsofthe townfailstocomplywiththeprovisionsofthisarticle,thetownmaygiveatleastten(10)days’ noticeinwritingtosuch personoftheviolationofthisarticle. Such noticemust begiven: (1)Personallytothe ownerinwriting; (2)Byletteraddressedtotheownerattheowner’spostofficeaddressortotheowner’s addressshown onthelastapprovedtaxrollsofthetown; or (3)If personalservicecannotbe obtained orthe owner’s postofficeaddressis unknown: (A)By publicationatleasttwicewithinten(10) consecutive days; (B)Bypostingthenoticeonornearthefrontdoorofeachbuildingtowhichthe violationrelates; or (C)Bypostingthenoticeona placardattachedtoastakedrivenintothegroundon thepropertytowhichtheviolationrelates,ifthe property containsno building. (b)Iftheownerofpropertyfailsorrefusestocomplywiththeprovisionsofthisarticlewithin ten(10)daysofnoticeofaviolation,thetownmaygouponsuchpropertyanddosoorcauseto bedonetheworknecessarytoobtaincompliancewiththisarticle,andmaypayfortheworkdone orimprovementsmadeandchargetheexpensesincurredindoingorhavingsamedonetothe ownerofsuch property. 8-29 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter8:OffensesandNuisances (c)Thetownmay,inthenoticeofaviolation,informtheownerbycertifiedmail,return receiptrequested,thatiftheownerofthepropertycommitsanotherviolationofthesamekindor naturethatposesadangertothepublichealthandsafetyonorbeforethefirstanniversaryofthe dateofthenotice,thetownwithoutfurthernoticemaycorrecttheviolationattheowner’s expense and assessthe expenseagainstthe property. (Ordinance87-05,sec.5,adopted2/23/87;Ordinance97-08,sec.I,adopted3/18/97;2006Code, ch. 8, sec. 3.05) Sec. 8.09.006Assessmentoftown’s expenses InadditiontotheadministrativefeeprovidedforundersectionA1.011ofthefeeschedulein appendixAofthiscode,thechargesprovidedforinthisarticleshallbelevied,assessedand collectedbythetown.Intheeventtheownerofsaidpremisesuponwhichworkwasdoneand chargeswereincurredfailsorrefusestopaysuchchargesandexpenseswithinthirty(30)days afterthefirst day ofthemonthfollowingthe oneinwhichtheworkwas done,themayorshallfile withthecountyclerkofDentonorTarrantCountyastatementbythetownsecretarysettingout theexpensesthatthetownhasincurredpursuanttotheprovisionsofthisarticle,andthemayor shalltherebyperfectaprivilegedlienonthepropertyinvolved,secondonlytotaxliensandliens forstreetimprovements,tosecuretheexpenseincurred,togetherwithtenpercent(10%)interest fromthedatesuchpaymentwasdue.Foranysuchexpendituresandinterest,asaforesaid,suit maybeinstitutedandforeclosurehadinthenameofthetown,andthestatementsomade,as aforesaid,oracertifiedcopythereof,shallbeprimafacieproofoftheamountexpendedforany suchworkorimprovements.(2006Code,ch.8,sec.3.06(A);OrdinanceadoptingCode.Seeend ofthe nextsectionforfull historyforthissection.) Sec. 8.09.007Abatementofweedswithout prior notice (a)Authorized.Thetownshall abate,without notice,weedsthat: (1)Havegrown higherthanforty-eightinches(48");and (2)Are animmediatedangertothehealth,life,orsafety of any person. (b)Noticerequired.Notlaterthanthetenthdayafterthe datethetownabatesweedsunderthis section,thetownshallgivenoticetothepropertyownerinthemannerrequiredbysection 8.09.005(a). (c)Contentsof notice.The noticeshallcontain: (1)Anidentification,whichisnotrequiredtobe alegaldescription,oftheproperty; (2)A description oftheviolations ofthisarticlethat occurred onthe property; (3)Astatementthatthetownabatedtheweeds;and (4)Anexplanationofthepropertyowner’srighttorequestanadministrativehearing aboutthetown’sabatement oftheweeds. 8-30 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter8:OffensesandNuisances (d)Righttohearing.Thetownmanagerorthemanager’sdesigneeshallconductan administrativehearingontheabatementofweedsunderthissectionif,notlaterthanthethirtieth dayafterthedateoftheabatementoftheweeds,thepropertyownerfileswiththetownawritten requestfor a hearing. (e)Conductofhearing.Anadministrativehearingconductedunderthissectionshallbe conducted notlaterthanthetwentieth day afterthe date a requestfora hearingisfiled.The owner maytestifyorpresentanywitnessesorwritteninformationrelatingtothetown’sabatementof theweeds. (f)Assessmentoftown’sexpenses.Thetownmayassessexpensesandcreateliensunderthis sectionasitassessesexpensesandcreatesliensunderotherprovisionsofthisarticle.Alien createdunderthissectionissubjecttothesameconditionsasaliencreatedundersection 8.09.006. (g)Authorityadditional.Theauthorityofthetowndescribedbythissectionisinadditionto theauthoritygrantedbysection8.09.005. (Ordinance87-05,sec.6,adopted2/23/87;Ordinance97-08,sec.I,adopted3/18/97;2006Code, ch. 8, sec. 3.06(B)–(H)) Statelawreference– Additionalauthoritytoabatedangerousweedswithoutnotice,V.T.C.A.,Healthand SafetyCode,sec.342.008. Sec. 8.09.008Requirements priortofilingof complaint orotherlegalaction Notwithstandingtheprovisionsofsection8.09.005ofthisarticle(noticeofviolation),thetown shall,priortofilingacomplaintinthetownmunicipalcourtorseekinginjunctiveorotherlegal relief,berequiredtogiveonlyone(1)noticeinwritingtoanyperson,corporation,partnership, soleproprietorshiporotherentityrecognizedinlawowning,claiming,occupyingorhaving supervisionorcontrolofanyproperty,occupiedorunoccupied,improvedorunimproved,within thecorporatelimitsofthetown,ofaviolationofthisarticle.Thenoticemaystateinpartthata violationofthisarticlehas occurred,andthat,iftheviolationisnotabatedwithinten(10)daysof thedateofthenotice,acomplaintwillbefiledinthetownmunicipalcourt,andthat,iffuture violationsoccur,noticeoftheviolationwillnotbegivenpriortoacomplaintbeingfiledinthe town’smunicipalcourtorotherlegalactionbeingtakentoabatetheviolation.(Ordinance87-05, sec. 7,adopted2/23/87; 2006Code,ch. 8, sec. 3.07) Sec. 8.09.009Penalty Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersontoviolateanyprovisionofthisarticle,andanyperson violatingorfailingtocomplywithanyprovision ofthisarticleshallbefined,uponconviction,an amountnottoexceedmorethantwothousanddollars($2,000.00),andaseparate offenseshallbe deemedcommittedeachdayduringoronwhichaviolationoccursorcontinues.(Ordinance87- 05,sec.8,adopted2/23/87;Ordinance98-28,sec.7,adopted10/20/98;2006Code,ch.8,sec. 3.08) 8-31 CHAPTER9 PERSONNEL ARTICLE 9.01 GENERAL PROVISIONS.................................................................................9-7 ARTICLE 9.02 RESPONSETOEMERGENCY SITUATIONS................................................9-7 Sec. 9.02.001Generally...............................................................................................9-7 Sec. 9.02.002Emergencyroadway access...................................................................9-7 ARTICLE 9.03 LEGALDEFENSEANDINDEMNIFICATION..............................................9-7 Sec. 9.03.001Purpose..................................................................................................9-7 Sec. 9.03.002Definitions.............................................................................................9-7 Sec. 9.03.003Righttoindemnification........................................................................9-8 Sec. 9.03.004Representationinactions.......................................................................9-8 Sec. 9.03.005Town’s defenses....................................................................................9-9 Sec. 9.03.006Noticerequirement................................................................................9-9 Sec. 9.03.007Disciplinary action.................................................................................9-9 Sec. 9.03.008Suits by or on behalfoftown................................................................9-9 Sec. 9.03.009Exclusions.............................................................................................9-9 ARTICLE 9.04 TEXASMUNICIPALRETIREMENT SYSTEM...........................................9-10 Sec. 9.04.001Ordinances onfile................................................................................9-10 ARTICLE 9.05 POLICE............................................................................................................9-10 Division1.Generally...............................................................................................................9-10 Sec. 9.05.001Officeofmarshal abolished.................................................................9-10 Division2. PoliceDepartment................................................................................................9-11 Sec. 9.05.031Created.................................................................................................9-11 Sec. 9.05.032Qualifications ofofficers.....................................................................9-11 Sec. 9.05.033Chiefof police.....................................................................................9-11 Sec. 9.05.034Duties...................................................................................................9-11 Division3. PoliceReserve......................................................................................................9-12 Sec. 9.05.061Creation...............................................................................................9-12 Sec. 9.05.062Authority ofchiefof police.................................................................9-12 Sec. 9.05.063Qualifications ofmembers..................................................................9-12 Sec. 9.05.064Duties...................................................................................................9-13 Sec. 9.05.065Appointment ofmembers;terminationofmembership......................9-13 \[Nextpageis 9-7.\] 9-1 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter9: Personnel * ARTICLE 9.01 GENERALPROVISIONS (Reserved) ARTICLE 9.02 RESPONSETOEMERGENCY SITUATIONS Sec. 9.02.001Generally Everyofficer,agentoremployeeofthetown,whilerespondingtoemergencysituations,is herebyauthorizedtoactinsuchamannerastomosteffectivelydealwiththeemergency.This provisionshallprevailovereveryotherordinanceofthetownand,totheextenttowhichthe town,theagent\[ortheemployee\]hastheauthoritytosoauthorize,overanyotherlaw establishingastandardofcareinconflictwiththissection.Neitherthetown,theagent,northe employeeshallbeliableforanyfailuretouseordinarycareinsuchemergency.(Ordinance92- 15,sec.I, adopted5/19/92;2006Code,ch. 10,sec. 7.1(A)) Sec. 9.02.002Emergencyroadway access Intheeventthatanemergencysituation,man-madeornatural,preventsemergencyresponders fromaccessinganylocationinthetownwheretheirservicesareneeded,authorizedemergency respondersmaytakeallnecessaryaction,includingbutnotlimitedtoutilizingprivatestreets, drives,orotherprivateproperty,toaccessalocation(s)astheydeterminenecessarytoprovide emergencyservices.Emergencysituationsincludeallforcemajeure,includingbutnotlimitedto inclementweather,snoworiceaccumulations,downedpowerlinesortreesorothercatastrophic events.Thetownemergencymanagementcoordinator,ordesignee,isauthorizedtodirectany townemployee,agent,orofficertoutilizetownservicesandassetstotakeallactionnecessaryto provide emergencyservices,including but notlimitedtoremoval of downedtrees, powerlines,or otherobstructions,sandingprivateroadsordrives,orotheractionsasdeemednecessaryand appropriate.(Ordinance 2011-23 adopted6/20/11) † ARTICLE 9.03 LEGALDEFENSEANDINDEMNIFICATION Sec. 9.03.001Purpose Anecessityexistsforthetown’sprovisionoflegaldefenseandindemnificationoftownofficers and employees.(Ordinance 2008-14,sec.II, adopted5/19/08;2006Code, ch.1,sec. 15.01) Sec. 9.03.002Definitions Courseandscopeofemploymentwithorserviceforthetown.Anyactoromissionwhichis performedwhileanofficeroremployeeiscarryingoutofficialbusinessofthetownpursuantto * Charterreferences– Interferencebycouncilinappointmentsorremovalsbytownmanager,section3.13; bondsforemployees,section3.18;administrativeservices,articleIV;townmanager,section4.02etseq.; townsecretary,section4.07etseq.;townattorney,section4.14etseq.;personalfinancialinterest,section 4.17;acceptinggifts,etc.,section4.18. † Charterreference– Indemnificationofofficers,section3.21. Statelawreference– Texas TortClaimsAct,V.T.C.A.,CivilPracticeandRemediesCode,ch.101. 9-7 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter9: Personnel thedirectionofthetowncouncilortownmanager,orpursuanttoandinaccordancewithhisor her dutiesas anofficeroremployee ofthetown. Officeroremployee.Amemberofthetowncouncil,whetherpresentlyorformerlyserving,and hisorherestate;apersonappointedbythetowncounciltoanytownposition,including,without limitation,aboard,commission,committeeortoapaidposition,whetherpresentlyorformerly serving,andhisorherestate;andanyotherofficer,volunteer,oremployeeofthetown,whether presently orformerlyserving, and hisor herestate. (Ordinance 2008-14,sec.II, adopted5/19/08; 2006 Code, ch. 1,sec. 15.02) Sec. 9.03.003Righttoindemnification (a)Exceptasspecificallyprovidedinthisarticle,anyofficeroremployeewhoisfoundand finallyadjudgedtobeliableforthepaymentofanyclaimfordamagesarisingoutofthecourse andscopeofemploymentwithorserviceforthetownshallbeentitledtobeindemnifiedforsuch damagestotheextentpermittedbylaw,togetherwithanyreasonableandnecessarylegal expensesincurredbysuchofficeroremployeeindefendingsuchclaim,providedthattheactsor omissionsresultinginsuchliabilityweredoneingoodfaithandwithoutmaliciousorfelonious intent. (b)Forthepurposesofthisarticle,anyactoromissionwhichoccursduringaperiod oftimein whichtheofficeroremployeeisengagedinoutsideemploymentoroutsidepersonalorpolitical activities,orisrenderingcontractualservicestosomeoneotherthanthetown,isnotanactor omissionarisingoutofthecourseandscopeofemploymentwithorserviceforthetownand thereforeshallnotbe covered bytheindemnificationprovided bythisarticle. (c)Whethertheactsweredoneingoodfaith,withoutmaliciousorfeloniousintent,andwithin thecourseandscopeofemploymentwithorserviceforthetownshallbedeterminedbythetown council,andsuchdeterminationshallbefinalforthepurposesoftherepresentationand indemnityofthisarticle;provided,however,thatintheeventsuchrepresentationandindemnity havebeendeniedbythetown,\[and\]uponatrialonthemeritsitisdeterminedthattheofficeror employeewasactingingoodfaith,withoutmaliciousorfeloniousintentandwithinthescopeof employmentwithorserviceforthetown,theindemnificationhereundershallbegrantedand reasonablelegalexpensesincurredinthedefenseoftheclaimreimbursed.Thetownreservesthe rightto assertany defenseandmake anysettlementofany claim orsuitthatitdeems expedient. (d)Notwithstandingtheforegoing,thetowncouncilshallhavetheauthoritytodeny indemnificationprovidedunderthisarticletoanyofficeroremployeewhohasfailedto successfullycompletetrainingrequiredbystatelaw,ordinance,townpolicyortowncouncil directiveifthecouncildeterminesthatthesuitorclaimwouldnothavearisenhadtheofficeror employeesuccessfully completedtherequiredtraining. (Ordinance 2008-14,sec.II, adopted5/19/08; 2006 Code, ch. 1,sec. 15.03) Sec. 9.03.004Representationin actions Thetownshallhavetherightanddutytoprovidelegalrepresentationthroughthetownattorney, orinitsdiscretionthroughtheselectionofoutsidelegalcounsel,toanyofficeroremployeesued inconnectionwithanyclaimfordamages,othercivilaction,orallegedviolationofcivilrights withcriminalsanctions,againstsuchpersonarisingoutofthecourseandscopeofemployment 9-8 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter9: Personnel withorserviceforthetown,providedthatsuchofficeroremployeemaybeentitledto indemnificationassetforthinthisarticle.Suchlegalrepresentationshallbeprovidedatnocost totheofficeroremployee, andanyofficeroremployeemayhavehisorherown counselassistin thedefenseatthesoleexpenseoftheofficeroremployee.Theofficeroremployeeshall cooperatefullywiththetowninpreparationandpresentationofthecase,andthefailureto cooperateshallwaivesuchofficer’soremployee’srighttorepresentationandindemnityunder thissection.(Ordinance 2008-14,sec.II, adopted5/19/08;2006Code, ch.1,sec.15.04) Sec. 9.03.005Town’s defenses Nothinginthisarticleshallbeconstruedaswaivingthetown’sdefenseofgovernmental immunitytoitoritsofficersoremployeesinanyactionbroughtagainstthetownorsuchofficer oremployee.ForanysuitorclaimarisingundertheTexasTortClaimsAct,theindemnity providedbythisarticleshallbelimitedtothestatutorylimitsapplicabletothetownprovidedin saidact,asamended.Thetownshallnotbeliableforanysettlementofanysuchclaimorsuit effectedwithoutitsconsent.(Ordinance2008-14,sec.II,adopted5/19/08;2006Code,ch.1,sec. 15.05) Sec. 9.03.006Notice requirement Theprovisionsofthisarticleshallapplyonlywherethetownhasbeengivennoticeoftheaction orclaimbroughtagainstanytownofficeroremployeewithinten(10)daysofserviceofprocess ornoticeofsuchclaimupontheofficeroremployee.(Ordinance2008-14,sec.II,adopted 5/19/08;2006Code, ch. 1,sec. 15.06) Sec. 9.03.007Disciplinaryaction Nothinginthis articleshallpreventthetownfromtaking disciplinary action against any officer or employeeforconductdefendedorindemnifiedbythetownunderthisarticle,eitherbeforeor afterconclusionofthecivilsuit.(Ordinance2008-14,sec.II,adopted5/19/08;2006Code,ch.1, sec. 15.07) Sec. 9.03.008Suitsby or on behalfoftown Nothinginthisarticleshallrequirethetowntoindemnifyanyofficeroremployeeforrecoveries madeagainsthimorherinsuitsbyoronbehalfofthetown.Thetowncouncilmay,however, authorizethetown attorneytorepresent any officeror employeein a suit broughtby a taxpayerin behalfofthetownagainsttheofficeroremployee.(Ordinance2008-14,sec.II,adopted5/19/08; 2006Code,ch. 1,sec.15.08) Sec. 9.03.009Exclusions (a)Generally.Thisindemnityshallinnoeventapplytoorcoverdamagesawardedagainstan employee: (1)Thatarisefrom a causeofactionforofficialmisconduct; (2)Thatarisefromacauseofactioninvolvingawillfulorwrongfulactoromissionor an act or omissionconstitutinggross negligence; 9-9 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter9: Personnel (3)Thatariseoutoftheintentionalorknowingviolationofanypenalstatuteor ordinance; (4)Thatariseoutofanyconductdeterminedbyfinaljudgmenttobe anactoffraudorto have beentakenwiththeintenttodeceive ordefraud; (5)Thatarise outof any personalor privatebusiness ofsuch officer oremployee; (6)For anywillfulorwrongful actor omissionofsuch officer oremployee; or (7)Foranycriminalmisconductoranyotherdamagesexpresslyexcludedbythetown’s charter,townordinance,orstatelaw. (b)Insurancecoverage.Thisindemnityshallinnoeventapplytoorcoverdamagesawarded againstanofficeroremployeetotheextentthatthedamagesarerecoverableunderaninsurance contract,insurance policyorself-insuranceplanmaintained bythetown. (c)Punitiveorexemplarydamages.Thisindemnityshallinnoeventapplytoorcoverpunitive or exemplary damageswheresuch damages arenotrecoverableinlawor equityagainstthetown. (Ordinance 2008-14,sec.II, adopted5/19/08; 2006 Code, ch. 1,sec. 15.09) * ARTICLE 9.04 TEXASMUNICIPALRETIREMENT SYSTEM Sec. 9.04.001Ordinances onfile StatelawpertainingtotheTexasMunicipalRetirementSystemcodifiedasV.T.C.A., GovernmentCode,chapter851etseq.isherebyadoptedbyreference.Thespecificordinances providingforparticipationintheTexasMunicipalRetirementSystem,asadoptedbythetown, arenotincludedinthisarticle,buttheyareherebyspecificallysavedfromrepealandshallbe maintained onfileintheoffice ofthetownsecretary.(OrdinanceadoptingCode) † ARTICLE 9.05 POLICE Division 1. Generally Sec. 9.05.001Officeofmarshal abolished Theofficeoftownmarshalisherebyabolished,andthedutiesofsuchofficeareconferredonthe chiefof police.(Ordinance90-15,sec.VI, adopted 10/24/90; 2006Code,ch. 10,sec. 1.06) Secs. 9.05.002–9.05.030Reserved * Statelawreference– TexasMunicipalRetirementSystemgenerally,V.T.C.A.,GovernmentCode,ch. 851etseq. † Statelawreferences– Policeforceinhome-rulemunicipality,V.T.C.A.,LocalGovernmentCode,sec. 341.003;commissiononlawenforcementofficerstandardsandeducation,V.T.C.A.,OccupationsCode, ch.1701. 9-10 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter9: Personnel Division 2.PoliceDepartment Sec. 9.05.031Created Thereisherebycreatedapolicedepartmentofthetown,attheheadofwhichshallbethechiefof police.Thepolicedepartmentshallbecomposedofthechiefofthepolicedepartmentandother employeespursuanttotheadoptedbudget.(Ordinance90-15,sec.I,adopted10/24/90;2006 Code, ch. 10,sec. 1.01;Ordinance adoptingCode) Sec. 9.05.032Qualificationsofofficers Nopersonwillbecertifiedasachiefofpoliceorpoliceofficerwhohasnotcompliedwithall requirementsestablishedbythestateforpeaceofficersandbythetownactingthroughthechief of police.(Ordinance 90-15,sec.II, adopted10/24/90;2006Code,ch. 10,sec. 1.02) Sec. 9.05.033Chiefof police (a)Powersandduties.Thechiefofpoliceshallbethechieflawenforcementofficerofthe town.Heorsheshall: (1)Organizeandadministerthepolicedepartmentinconformitywiththecodesofthe town andthe constitutionandlawsofthestateandtheUnited States; (2)Haveimmediatedirectionandcontrolofthepolicedepartment,subjecttothe supervisionofthetownmanager; (3)Consistentwith policies and proceduresestablished bythetownmanager, promulgate allorders,rulesandregulationsforgovernment ofthepoliceforce; (4)Appointanddisciplinepoliceofficersandotheremployeesofthepolicedepartment, whoshallserve as at-will employees ofthetown; (5)HavethesamepowersinthetownasthesheriffsofDentonandTarrantCountiesfor thepreventionandsuppressionofcrime,thearrestofoffenders,theexecutionof arrestwarrants,searchwarrantsandotherwrits;and (6)Performsuch otherdutiesasmay be required bythetownmanager or designee. (b)Employmentat-will.Thechiefofpoliceshallbeanat-willemployeeofthetown, appointedbyandshallserveatthepleasureofthetownmanager,whichmayterminatehisorher service atanytime. (Ordinance90-15,sec.III,adopted10/24/90;2006Code,ch.10,sec.1.03;Ordinanceadopting Code) Sec. 9.05.034Duties (a)Thechiefofpoliceandallofficersofthepolicedepartmentshallbeandtheyarehereby vestedwith allthe powerand authoritygiventothem as peace officers underthelaws ofthestate, 9-11 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter9: Personnel federallaw,andthecodesandregulationsofthetown,anditshallbethedutyofeachsuch officer: (1)Tousehisorherbestendeavorstopreventthecommissionwithinthetownof offensesagainstthelawsofthestateorthefederalgovernment,andagainstthecodes andregulationsofthetown; (2)Toobserve and enforceallsuchlaws,codes andregulations; (3)Todetectandarrest offenders againstthesame; and (4)Topreservethe public peace, health andsafety. (b)Allpoliceofficersshallexecuteanycriminalwarrant,warrantsofarrest,andanywrit, subpoenasorother processthatmay be placedintheirhands by duly constitutedauthorities. (Ordinance 90-15,sec.IV,adopted 10/24/90; 2006 Code, ch. 10,sec. 1.04) Secs. 9.05.035–9.05.060Reserved * Division 3.PoliceReserve Sec. 9.05.061Creation Thereisherebycreatedanauxiliarypoliceforcetobeknownasthepolicereserve.(Ordinance 90-15,sec.V,adopted10/24/90; 2006 Code, ch. 10, sec. 1.05(A)) Sec. 9.05.062Authorityof chief of police The chiefof policeshall betheheadofthe policereserve, and themembers ofthereserveshallbe undertheauthority,controlandcommandofthechiefofpolicesubjecttoallprovisionsofthe codesofthetownandlawsofthisstate.Thechiefofpolicemay,byorder,establishrulesand regulationstogovernthepolicereserveforce,tofixspecificdutiesofitsmembersandtoprovide forthemaintenanceofdiscipline.Heorshemaychangesuchordersfromtimetotime,andmay commandmembersofthepolicereserveforcetoobeytheinstructionsofregularpoliceofficers incarryingouttheirorders.(Ordinance90-15,sec.V,adopted10/24/90;2006Code,ch.10,sec. 1.05(B)) Sec. 9.05.063Qualificationsofmembers Membersofthepolicereserveshallcomplywiththestandardsassetforthbythestate commissiononlawenforcementofficerstandardsandeducationpriortoappointment.Additional standardsmaybesetbythechiefofpolice.(Ordinance90-15,sec.V,adopted10/24/90;2006 Code, ch. 10,sec. 1.05(C)) * Statelawreference– Authoritytoprovideforpolicereserveforce,V.T.C.A.,LocalGovernmentCode, sec.341.012. 9-12 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter9: Personnel Sec. 9.05.064Duties Thedutiesofthepolicereserveforce,subjectatalltimestothedirection,supervisionandcontrol ofthechiefofpolice,shallbetoassisttheregularmembersofthepolicedepartmentinthe enforcementoflawandmaintenanceofpeaceandorderduringperiodsofemergencies designatedbythechiefofpolice.Allmembersofthepolicereserveforceshallbesubjecttoall rules,policiesandregulationsgoverningtheconductandoperationsofregularpoliceofficers. Thechiefofpolicemayprescribeotherdutiesthanthosementionedhereintobeperformedby thepolicereserveforce.(Ordinance90-15,sec.V,adopted10/24/90;2006Code,ch.10,sec. 1.05(D)) Sec. 9.05.065Appointmentofmembers;terminationofmembership Membersofthepolicereserveshallbeappointedbythechiefofpolice,toserveathisorher discretion,andanymembermayresignfromthepolicereserveatanytime,butitshallbehisor herdutytonotifythechiefofpoliceofhisorherresignation.(Ordinance90-15,sec.V,adopted 10/24/90; 2006 Code,ch.10,sec.1.05(E)) 9-13 CHAPTER10 SUBDIVISIONREGULATION ARTICLE 10.01 GENERAL PROVISIONS.............................................................................10-7 ARTICLE 10.02 SUBDIVISIONORDINANCE......................................................................10-7 Division1.Generally...............................................................................................................10-7 Sec. 10.02.001Title.....................................................................................................10-7 Sec. 10.02.002Authority.............................................................................................10-7 Sec. 10.02.003Purpose................................................................................................10-7 Sec. 10.02.004Conditions...........................................................................................10-8 Sec. 10.02.005Jurisdiction..........................................................................................10-8 Sec. 10.02.006Consistencywithplans and ordinances...............................................10-8 Sec. 10.02.007Specialprovisions................................................................................10-9 Sec. 10.02.008Interpretation; conflict.........................................................................10-9 Sec. 10.02.009Amendments......................................................................................10-10 Sec. 10.02.010Penalty...............................................................................................10-10 Division2.Definitions..........................................................................................................10-10 Sec. 10.02.031Generally...........................................................................................10-10 Sec. 10.02.032Definitions.........................................................................................10-10 Division3.General Plat SubmittalRequirements.................................................................10-17 Sec. 10.02.061Requirementsto plat..........................................................................10-17 Sec. 10.02.062Preliminary conference......................................................................10-18 Sec. 10.02.063Platsubmittal.....................................................................................10-18 Sec. 10.02.064Approval procedure–Overview.........................................................10-18 Sec. 10.02.065Criteriaforplat approval...................................................................10-19 Sec. 10.02.066Staffreview ofplat application.........................................................10-20 Sec. 10.02.067Preliminary plats................................................................................10-20 Sec. 10.02.068Final plats..........................................................................................10-24 Sec. 10.02.069Vacationinstrument,replatting and amendedplats...........................10-28 Sec. 10.02.070Shortform plats.................................................................................10-31 Sec. 10.02.071Dedication.........................................................................................10-33 Sec. 10.02.072Provision ofutilityservice.................................................................10-33 Sec. 10.02.073Undergrounding ofutilities...............................................................10-34 Division4.ImprovementsGenerally.....................................................................................10-35 Sec. 10.02.101Responsibilityfor construction..........................................................10-35 Sec. 10.02.102Prior approvalof engineering designs...............................................10-35 Sec. 10.02.103Inspections.........................................................................................10-35 Sec. 10.02.104As-built plans....................................................................................10-36 Sec. 10.02.105Engineer’scertificate.........................................................................10-36 Division5. SpecificationsforImprovements........................................................................10-36 Sec. 10.02.131Generally...........................................................................................10-36 Sec. 10.02.132Blocks................................................................................................10-37 Sec. 10.02.133Lots....................................................................................................10-37 Sec. 10.02.134Streets................................................................................................10-37 10-1 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter10:Subdivision Regulation Sec. 10.02.135Sidewalks and extra-width paths.......................................................10-42 Sec. 10.02.136Storm drainage..................................................................................10-43 Sec. 10.02.137Water,sewer andfire.........................................................................10-43 Sec. 10.02.138Utility easements...............................................................................10-43 Sec. 10.02.139Monuments........................................................................................10-44 Sec. 10.02.140Naturaltree andground cover...........................................................10-44 Division6.Enforcement........................................................................................................10-45 Sec. 10.02.171Generally...........................................................................................10-45 Sec. 10.02.172Penaltyforviolators ofregulations...................................................10-45 Sec. 10.02.173Townattorney’s authority.................................................................10-45 Sec. 10.02.174Waiverstosubdivisionregulations....................................................10-45 Division7.Developer’sAgreement, FinancialAssurance and ConstructionContractsfor PublicImprovements.........................................................................................................10-47 Sec. 10.02.201Procedures.........................................................................................10-47 Sec. 10.02.202Performance bonds, payment bonds,maintenance bonds and financial assurances.........................................................................10-47 Sec. 10.02.203Inspections andapproval of publicimprovements............................10-49 Sec. 10.02.204Deferral orwaiverofrequiredimprovements...................................10-49 Sec. 10.02.205General constructionrequirements....................................................10-50 Sec. 10.02.206Approval ofwork..............................................................................10-50 Sec. 10.02.207Ownership andmaintenance ofcompletedpublicfacilities..............10-50 Sec. 10.02.208Refundto developerfromfuture connectiontosanitarysewer system..............................................................................................10-50 Division8.Tree Preservation and Removal..........................................................................10-51 Sec. 10.02.241Definitions.........................................................................................10-51 Sec. 10.02.242Parks andrecreation boardtoserve astree board.............................10-52 Sec. 10.02.243Treepreservation...............................................................................10-53 Sec. 10.02.244Informationassistance.......................................................................10-55 Sec. 10.02.245Protectedtrees...................................................................................10-55 Sec. 10.02.246Specimentrees...................................................................................10-57 Sec. 10.02.247Majesticorhistorictrees...................................................................10-58 Sec. 10.02.248Treeremoval and replacement..........................................................10-58 Sec. 10.02.249Treeprotectionmeasures...................................................................10-63 Sec. 10.02.250Treepermits.......................................................................................10-64 Sec. 10.02.251Land-disturbing activities..................................................................10-67 Sec. 10.02.252Appeals..............................................................................................10-70 ARTICLE 10.03 PARKLANDDEDICATIONANDOPEN SPACE.....................................10-70 Sec. 10.03.001Purpose..............................................................................................10-70 Sec. 10.03.002Dedicationprocedures.......................................................................10-71 Sec. 10.03.003Moneyinlieu ofland........................................................................10-71 Sec. 10.03.004Additionalrequirements....................................................................10-72 Sec. 10.03.005Creditforconveyance offloodplains................................................10-73 Sec. 10.03.006Minimum parkimprovements...........................................................10-73 Sec. 10.03.007Appeals..............................................................................................10-73 Sec. 10.03.008Biennialreviewof ordinance.............................................................10-73 Sec. 10.03.009Dedicationor paymentrequired priortobeginning development.....10-73 Sec. 10.03.010Dedicationor paymentrequired priortoissuanceofbuilding permitsorprovision ofutilityservice..............................................10-74 10-2 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter10:Subdivision Regulation Sec. 10.03.011Increasein proposed number of dwelling units.................................10-74 Sec. 10.03.012Penalty...............................................................................................10-74 \[Nextpageis10-7.\] 10-3 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter10:Subdivision Regulation * ARTICLE 10.01 GENERALPROVISIONS (Reserved) † ARTICLE 10.02 SUBDIVISIONORDINANCE Division 1. Generally Sec. 10.02.001Title Thisarticleshallbeknownandcitedas“TheTownofTrophyClubSubdivisionRegulations.” Referenceshereinto“regulations”or“subdivisionregulations”shallmeantheTownofTrophy ClubSubdivisionRegulations.(Ordinance98-08,sec.1.1,adopted4/21/98;Ordinance2001-21, sec. 1.1, adopted 9/17/01;2006Code,ch. 12,sec.1.01) Sec. 10.02.002Authority Thisarticleisadoptedpursuanttotheauthorityofthe constitutionandlawsoftheStateofTexas, aspromulgatedbychapter212oftheTexasLocalGovernmentCode,asheretofore,orhereafter amended.(Ordinance98-08,sec.1.2,adopted4/21/98;Ordinance2001-21,sec.1.2,adopted 9/17/01;2006Code, ch. 12,sec. 1.02) Sec. 10.02.003Purpose Inordertoachieveorderly,efficientandenvironmentallysoundsubdivisionofland,thetown mustbeprovidedwithappropriateguidelinesanddevelopmentmanagementmechanisms.These subdivisionregulations,inconjunctionwithanyotherlandusecontroltoolasnoworhereafter maybeadoptedbythetown,providethoseguidelinesandmechanisms.Withthisinmind,itis thenature,intent, andstated purposeofthesesubdivisionregulationsto: (1)Protectandprovideforthepublichealth,safety,andgeneralwelfareofthe community and thesafe,orderly andhealthful development ofthemunicipality. (2)Guidethefuturegrowthanddevelopmentofthecommunity,inaccordancewiththe comprehensivelanduseplan and adopted development policies. * Charterreference– Municipalplanningandzoning,articleVIII;powersrelatingtosubdivision regulation,section8.02;planningandzoningcommission,section8.03etseq. † Editor’snote– Thisarticleconsistsofthesubdivisionordinancepreviouslypublishedaschapter12inthe 2006CodeofOrdinances,derivedfromOrdinance2001-21,adoptedSeptember17,2001,asamended. Sectionnumbers,style,capitalizationandformattinghavebeenchangedtobeconsistentwiththe remainder of theCodeofOrdinances,andthiswillbemaintainedin futureamendmentstothischapter.The term“TownofTrophyClub”hasbeenchangedto“town.”Changesinthenamesofstateagencieshave beenincorporatedwithoutnotation.Obviouslymisspelledwordshavebeencorrectedwithoutnotation. Exceptforthesechanges,suchordinanceisprintedhereinaspublishedinthe2006Code.Anyother materialaddedforpurposesofclarificationisenclosedinbrackets. Statelawreferences– Regulationofsubdivisionandpropertydevelopment,V.T.C.A.,LocalGovernment Code,ch.212;extensionofsubdivisionrulestoextraterritorialjurisdiction,V.T.C.A.,LocalGovernment Code,sec.212.003;recordingofplats,V.T.C.A.,PropertyCode,sec.12.002. 10-7 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter10:Subdivision Regulation (3)Guidepublicandprivatedevelopmentinordertoensureorderlylayoutanduseof land,andtoensureadequatetransportation,utilities,parksandotherpublic requirements andfacilities. (4)Provideforopenspaces,andpreventovercrowdingofland,unduecongestionof populationsand congestions ofstreets. (5)Establishreasonablestandards ofdesign and proceduresforthesubdivision oflandin ordertofurthertheorderlylayout and use ofland. (6)Ensurethatpublicimprovementsareavailableandhavesufficientcapacitytoserve theproposedsubdivision. (7)Preservethenaturalbeautyandtopographyofthetownandtoensureappropriate developmentwithregardtotreesandother naturalfeatures. (8)Providefor openspacesthroughthemost efficientdesign and layoutofland. (9)Protectandpreservethecharacterandvalueoflandthroughoutthetownandthe value ofbuildings and improvements upontheland. (Ordinance98-08,sec.1.3,adopted4/21/98;Ordinance2001-21,sec.1.3,adopted9/17/01;2006 Code, ch. 12,sec. 1.03) Sec. 10.02.004Conditions Regulationofthesubdivisionoflandandtheattachmentofreasonableconditionstoland subdivisionisanexerciseofvalidpolicepowerdelegatedbythestatetothetown.Thedeveloper and/orsubdividerhasthedutyofcompliancewithreasonableconditionslaiddownbythetown planningandzoningcommissionfordesign,dedication,improvement,andrestrictiveuseofthe landso astoconformtothe physical andeconomic developmentofthetownandtothesafety and generalwelfareofthefuturelandownersinthesubdivisionandofthecommunityatlarge. (Ordinance98-08,sec.1.4,adopted4/21/98;Ordinance2001-21,sec.1.4,adopted9/17/01;2006 Code, ch. 12,sec. 1.04) Sec. 10.02.005Jurisdiction Fromandafterthedateofitsadoption,thiscodeshallgovernallsubdivisionoflandwithinthe corporatelimitsofthetownandtotheextentofthetown’sextraterritorialjurisdiction,as providedbylaw.(Ordinance98-08,sec.1.5,adopted4/21/98;Ordinance2001-21,sec.1.5, adopted9/17/01;2006Code, ch. 12,sec. 1.05) Statelawreferences– Extraterritorialjurisdictionofmunicipalitiesincountiesthatregulatesubdivisions, V.T.C.A.,LocalGovernmentCode,sec.242.001;extensionofsubdivisionrulestoextraterritorial jurisdiction,V.T.C.A.,LocalGovernmentCode,sec.212.003. Sec. 10.02.006Consistencywithplans and ordinances Itistheintentofthetowncouncilthatthesesubdivisionregulationsshallbeconsistentwiththe adoptedcomprehensivelanduseplan,comprehensivezoningordinance,andanysupplemental landuseandcommunitydevelopmentpoliciesthatmaybeadoptedbythetowncouncil.Noplat 10-8 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter10:Subdivision Regulation orsubdivisionoflandwithinthetownoroutsidethetownboundariesasprovidedbylawshallbe approvedunlessitconformstosuchplans,policies,andcodes.(Ordinance98-08,sec.1.6, adopted4/21/98;Ordinance 2001-21,sec. 1.6,adopted9/17/01;2006Code, ch. 12,sec. 1.06) Sec. 10.02.007Special provisions (a)Provisionofstreetsorpublicutilityservices.Thetownshallnotrepair,maintain,install,or provideanystreetsorallowtheprovisionofpublicutilityservicesinanysubdivisionforwhicha finalplathasnotbeenapprovedandfiledofrecord,norinwhichthestandardscontainedherein orreferredto herein havenot been compliedwithinfull. (b)Saleandsupplyofutilityservices.Thetownshall not permitthesale,supplyorapproval of anyutilityservicewithinasubdivisionforwhichafinalplathasnotbeenapprovedandfiledof record,norinwhichthestandardscontainedhereinorreferredtohereinhavenotbeencomplied withinfull. (c)Permits.Theprovisionsofthissectionshallnotbeconstruedtoprohibittheissuanceof permitsforanylotsuponwhichabuildingexistsandwasinexistencepriortothepassageofthe subdivisionregulations ofthetown, adoptedJune 8, 1987, norto prohibittherepair,maintenance, orinstallationofanystreetbythetownorpublicutilityservicesbythetown,bythosesubjectto theright-of-wayordinanceorbythoseholdingavalidfranchisethereunder,for,toorabutting anylot,thelastrecordedconveyanceofwhichwasbymetesandboundspriortoJune8,1987, and/oranysubdivision,orlottherein,recorded,whichsubdivisionwasrecordedandinexistence priortoJune 8, 1987. (Ordinance98-08,sec.1.7,adopted4/21/98;Ordinance2001-21,sec.1.7,adopted9/17/01;2006 Code, ch. 12,sec. 1.07) Sec. 10.02.008Interpretation;conflict (a)Theinterpretationandapplicationoftheprovisionsoftheseregulationsshallbeheldtobe theminimumrequirementsforthepromotionofthepublic health,safety, and generalwelfare. . (b)Conflictwith public andprivate provisions (1)Publicprovisions.Theseregulationsarenotintendedtointerferewith,abrogate,or annulanyotherordinance,ruleorregulation,statute,orotherprovisionoflaw, exceptasexpresslyrepealedbythisarticle.Whereanyprovisionoftheseregulations imposesrestrictionsdifferentfromthoseimposedbyanyotherordinance,ruleor regulation,orotherprovisionoflaw,theprovisionthatismorerestrictiveorimposes a higherstandardshall control. (2)Privateprovisions.Theseregulationsarenotintendedtoabrogateanyeasement, covenant,oranyotherprivateagreementorrestriction,providedthatwherethe provisionsoftheseregulationsaremorerestrictiveorimposehigherstandardsor regulationsthansucheasement,covenant,orotherprivateagreementorrestriction, therequirementsoftheseregulationsshallgovern.Wheretheprovisionsofthe easement,covenant,orotherprivateagreementorrestrictionimposedutiesand 10-9 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter10:Subdivision Regulation obligationsmorerestrictiveorhigherstandardsthantherequirementsofthese regulations,thensuchprivateprovisionsshall control. (Ordinance98-08,sec.1.8,adopted4/21/98;Ordinance2001-21,sec.1.8,adopted9/17/01;2006 Code, ch. 12,sec. 1.08) Sec. 10.02.009Amendments Forthepurposeofprotectingthepublichealth,safety,andgeneralwelfare,thetowncouncilmay fromtimetotimeamendtheprovisionsimposedbythesesubdivisionregulations.Amendments shallbemadeinaccordancewiththerequirementsofapplicablelaw.(Ordinance98-08,sec.1.9, adopted4/21/98;Ordinance 2001-21,sec. 1.9,adopted9/17/01;2006Code, ch. 12,sec. 1.09) Sec. 10.02.010Penalty Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersontoviolateanyprovisionofthisarticle,andanyperson violatingorfailingtocomplywithanyprovisionofthisarticleshallbefined,uponconviction, notlessthanonedollar($1.00)normorethantwothousanddollars($2,000.00),andaseparate offenseshallbedeemedcommitteduponeachdayduringoronwhichaviolationoccursor continues.(Ordinance2006-40,sec.II,adopted10/2/06;Ordinance2009-04,sec.II,adopted 2/16/09;2006Code, ch. 12,sec. 8.13) Secs. 10.02.011–10.02.030Reserved Division 2. Definitions Sec. 10.02.031Generally Forthepurposesoftheseregulations,thefollowingterms,phrases,words,andtheirderivations shallhavethemeaningascribedtotheminthisdivision.Anyofficereferredtointhese regulationsbytitlemeansthepersonemployedorappointedbythetowninthatposition,or his/herdulyauthorizedrepresentative.(Ordinance98-08,sec.2.1,adopted4/21/98;Ordinance 2001-21,sec. 2.1,adopted9/17/01;2006Code, ch. 12,sec. 2.01) Sec. 10.02.032Definitions Thosewordsorphrasesnotexpresslyprescribedhereinaretobedefinedinaccordancewiththe comprehensivezoningordinanceorotherapplicablecodesofthetown,orintheabsenceofsuch codes,theninaccordancewithcustomary usageinmunicipal planning and engineering practices. Acreage,gross.Thetotalacreageofasubdivision,includingareasdedicatedtothepublicuse suchasstreets andalleyrights-of-way. Acreage,net.Thetotalacreageofasubdivisionlessthoseareasindicatedtopublicusesuchas street andalleyrights-of-way.Easements, however,shallbeincludedinnetacreage calculations. Alley.Apublicorprivatewaypermanentlyreservedasasecondarymeansofaccesstoabutting property. 10-10 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter10:Subdivision Regulation Block.Atractoflandboundedbystreets,orbyacombinationofstreetsandpublicparks, cemeteries,railroadrights-of-way,shorelinesofwaterways,orboundarylinesofmunicipalities. Ifsuchtermisusedasameasurement,itshallmeanthedistancealongthesideofastreet betweenthe nearesttwostreetswhich entersuchstreet on thesidewherethelandislocated. Bondorsecurity.Aninstrumentwhereintheprincipal(developerorhisauthorizedagent)and suretycompanybindthemselvestoperformallcovenants,conditionsandagreementsbythe principaltothetown,whichmeetstherequirementsoftheseregulations,andwhichis providedin aformsatisfactorytothetown.Thetermincludesanyformofsecurityincludingacashdeposit, suretybond,collateral,property,irrevocableletterofcreditorotherinstrumentofcreditwherein theprincipal(developerorhisauthorizedagent)\[and\]suretycompanyorthirdpartyguarantor, individuallyorcollectively,bindthemselvestoperformortoguaranteetheperformanceofall covenants,conditionsandagreementsbytheprincipaltothetowninanamountandform sufficienttocovertheimprovementsforwhichthedeveloperorhisagentareobligatedunder theseregulations. Buildingsetbackline.Alinedefininganareaonthebuildinglotbetweenthestreetright-of-way lineorpropertyline andthebuildinglinewithinwhichnobuildingshallbe constructed,encroach or projectexceptasspecifically authorizedin an adopted ordinanceofthetown. (1)Frontbuildingsetbackline.Alineparalleltothestreetright-of-waylinewhichthe buildingfaces,andfromwhichittakesits primary access. (2)Sidebuildingsetbackline.Alineparalleltothepropertylinewithanadjacentlotor streetright-of-way on a cornerlot,whichsidesuptothe building. (3)Rearbuildingsetbackline.Alineparalleltoanadjacentlotline,alley,orstreetright- of-waylineinthecaseofdoublefrontagelots,whichthebuildingbacksuptoand fromwhichithasitsrearorsecondary access. .Theplanningandzoning commissionofthetown. Commission Comprehensivelanduseplan.Aplanforthedevelopmentofthetownadoptedbythecouncil, andincludinganypartofsuchplanseparatelyadoptedandanyamendmenttosuchplan,orparts thereof. Conceptplan.Thefirstorintroductoryplanofaproposedsubdivision,insuchcasewherethe developerintendstodevelopandrecordonlyanindividualportionofsaidsubdivision, andwhich exhibitstheproposedsuccessiveorderofdevelopmentofthebalanceofthesubdivision,andis notsubjecttoapprovalbutissubmittedonly asanitem ofreference. 10-11 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter10:Subdivision Regulation Constructionplans.Thedrawingsandtechnicalspecificationsincludingbiddocumentsand contract conditions,whereapplicable,providing a graphic and written description ofthe character andscopeoftheworktobe performedinconstructionof a subdivision. Court.Anuncovered areasurrounded bywallsor buildings. Cul-de-sac.Ashort,minorstreethavingbutoneoutlettoanotherstreetandterminatingonthe oppositeend by an appropriatevehicularturnaround. Dead-endstreet.Astreet,otherthan acul-de-sac,withonly one outlet. Dedication.Agiftordonation ofproperty bythe ownertothetown. Density.Thenumberofdwellingunitspergrossacreofsubdivision,excludinganyareasthatare nonresidentialin use. Developer.Anindividual,partnership,corporation,orgovernmentalentityundertakingthe subdivisionorimprovementoflandandotheractivitiescoveredbytheseregulations,including thepreparationofasubdivisionplatshowingthelayoutofthelandandthepublicimprovements involvedtherein.Theterm“developer”isintendedtoincludetheterm“subdivider”eventhough personnelinsuccessivestages of a projectmayvary. Development.Theconstructionofoneormorenewbuildingsorstructuresononeormore buildinglots,themovingofanexistingbuildingtoanotherlot,ortheuseofopenlandforanew use.“To develop”shallmeantocreate development. Easement.Aninterest,usuallysitespecific,inlandgrantedtothetown,orothergovernmental entity,tothepublicgenerally, and/orto a privately owned utility corporationorentity. Engineer.ApersondulyauthorizedundertheprovisionsoftheTexasEngineeringRegistration Act, as heretoforeor hereafteramended,topracticethe professionof engineering. Extraterritorialjurisdiction.Theunincorporatedarea,notapartofanyothercity,whichis contiguoustothecorporatelimitsofthetown,theouterlimitsofwhicharemeasuredfromthe extremitiesofthecorporatelimitsofthetownoutwardforsuchdistancesasstipulatedinchapter 212oftheTexasLocalGovernmentCode,asamended,baseduponthetotalpopulationofthe incorporatedtown. 10-12 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter10:Subdivision Regulation Floodplain.Anyandalllandareaadjoiningthechannelofariver,stream,lake,watercourse, marshyarea,orotherdrainageelement,whichhasbeenormaybeinundatedbystormwater runoff.Theextentofthefloodplainshallbedeterminedbythecrestofafloodhavinganaverage frequencyofoccurrenceofonceinonehundredyears,asestablishedbytheFederalInsurance Administration. Floodway.Thechannelofariverorotherwatercourseandtheadjacentlandareasthatmustbe reservedinordertodischargethebaseflood,asdefinedbytheCorpsofEngineersorFEMA, without cumulativelyincreasingthewatersurface elevationmorethan onefoot. Lot.Anundividedtractorparceloflandhavingfrontageonapublicstreetoranapprovedopen spacehavingdirectstreetaccessandwhichis,orinthefuturemaybe,offeredforsale, conveyance,transfer,orimprovement,whichisdesignatedasadistinctandseparatetract,and whichisidentifiedbyatract,orlotnumber,orsymbolinadulyapprovedsubdivisionplatwhich has beenproperlyfiled ofrecord. (1)Lotdepth.Thelengthofalineconnectingthemidpointsofthefrontandrearlot lines. (2)Lotwidth.Theaveragedistancebetweenthesidelotlines,whichisnormallythat distancemeasuredalongastraightlineconnectingthemidpointofthetwosidelot lines. (3)Lot,doublefrontageorthrough.Anylot,notacornerlot,withfrontageontwo streetswhichareparalleltoeachotherorwithinforty-fivedegreesofbeingparallel to eachother. 10-13 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter10:Subdivision Regulation (4)Lotfrontage.Thelength ofstreetfrontage betweenpropertylines. (5)Lot,interior.Anylotthatisnotlocatedonacornerofanintersectionbutisincluded as alotinagrouping oflots on a plattedresidentialblock. (6)Lot,corner.Anylotlocatedonaplattedblocksuchthatithastwointersectingstreets asafrontandsideboundaryofthelotandtherearlotlinesharestherearlotlineof an abuttinglot. (7)Lot,reversecorner.Anylotlocatedonaplattedblocksuchthatithastwo intersectingstreetsafrontandsideboundaryofthelotandtherearlotlinesharesthe sidelotlineofan abuttinglot. (8)Lot, cul-de-sac.Anylotlocatedon acul-de-sac. (9)Lot,irregular.Anylotnothavingequalfrontandrearlotlines,orequalsidelot lines;alot,theoppositelotlinesofwhichmayvaryindimensionandthecornersof whichhave an angleofeithermore orlessthanninety degrees. MUD.Amunicipalutilitydistrictoranyspeciallawdistrictoperatingpursuantto,inwholeorin part, accordingtochapter 54TexasWaterCode. Openspace.Allland,otherthanpublicparks,designatedfortherecreationalenjoymentand/or natural beauty ofthearea. Park.Landdedicatedto,orpurchasedby,thetownforthepurposeofprovidingpublic recreationaland/oropenareas,in compliancewiththecomprehensivelanduseplan. Pavementwidth.Theportionofastreetavailableforvehiculartraffic;wherecurbsarelaid,itis the portionbetweentheface ofcurbs. Person.Anyindividual,association,firm,corporation,governmentalagency,orpolitical subdivision. Planneddevelopment.Asubdivisionthatconsistsofcommercialand/orresidentiallanduses, publiclanduses,andcommonopenspaceandrecreationalareas,adequatetoservicetheneedsof thetractwhenfullydevelopedandpopulated,whichistobedevelopedasasingleentity,under unifiedcontrol.Intractswithinasinglezoningdistrict,theplanneddevelopmentdesignation allowsforflexibilityinthesubdivisionwhile preservingthe overall density. .Amap,drawing,chart,orplanshowingtheexactlayoutandproposedconstructionofa Plat proposedsubdivisionintolots,blocks,streets,parks,schoolsites,commercialorindustrialsites, drainageways,easements,alleys,and/oranyotherelementsasrequiredbytheseregulations,and which asubdividershallsubmitforapprovalinaccordancewiththeseregulations. Plat,amended.Aminorchangeofanexistingsubdivisiontoalotlineorsetbackcontained within.Nonewlotsarecreated,existinglotsarenotcombinedandthesizeofanyonelotisnot substantiallyincreased or decreased. 10-14 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter10:Subdivision Regulation Plat,final.Aplatwhichhasbeensubmittedandapprovedinpreliminaryform,hasbeen correctedbytheapplicant,hasconformedtoalloftheprovisionsoftheseregulations,hasbeen submittedforfinalapprovaloftheplanningandzoningcommissionandtowncouncil,andwhich meets all otherrequirements ofstatelawor otherlawsofthetown. Plat,preliminary.Apreliminarysubmission,bythesubdividertothetown,ofthemaps, drawings,chartsandothermaterials onwhichthesubdivider’splanispresented. Preliminaryapproval.Approvalexpressedbythetownastothearrangementandapproximate size ofstreets,alleys, parks,reserves,easements,blocks, andlotsindicated ona preliminary plat. Publichearing.Ameetingorworkshop,heldbytheplanningandzoningcommission,zoning boardofadjustment,ortowncouncilwhichcontainsaportionwhichisdesignatedasapublic hearing. Publicmeetingorworkshop.Anymeetingorworkshopheldbytheplanningandzoning commission,zoningboardofadjustment,ortowncouncilatwhichaspecialworkshoporregular businessisconductedandforwhichappropriatenotificationhasbeenpostedasrequiredbystate law.A publicmeeting orworkshopmay containa public hearing as definedabove. Publicright-of-way.Astripoflandusedorintendedtobeused,whollyorinpart,asapublic street, alley, crosswalk,sidewalk, drainageway or other publicway. Qualified professional.Anindividualwhoisaffiliatedwith aprofessionthatprovidestheservices requiredbytheprovisionsofthesubdivisionregulationsandisrecognizedthroughthe certification,registration,orlicensingprocedureoftheirprofessionasbeingqualifiedtoperform therequiredefforts. Replat.Aplatvacatinganexistingsubdivisioninlieuofanewpatternofdevelopment;the subdivisionofanexistingordulyrecordedlot orlots,thecombiningoftwoormorelotsto create onelot,orthesubdividingofanexistingplattedbutundevelopedsubdivisionintoanewpattern oflotsandblocks. Reservestrip.Aprivatelyownedstripofland,normallyonefootindepth,adjacenttoapublic right-of-wayoreasementpreventingtheextensionofsaidright-of-wayoreasementwithoutthe expressed consent ofthe owner. .Theword “shall”isalwaysmandatory,whiletheword “may”ismerely permissive. Shall/may Sidewalk.Apavedpedestrianwaygenerallylocatedwithinpublicstreetright-of-way,butoutside oftheroadway, and builtin accordancewithtownspecifications. Street.Apublicright-of-waywhichprovidesprimaryvehicularaccesstoadjacentland,whether designatedasastreet,highway,thoroughfare,parkway,throughway,avenue,lane,boulevard, road,place,drive, or however otherwise designated. (1)Street,primarycollector.Astreetwhichprimarilycarriestrafficfromlocalor secondarycollectorstreetstomajorthoroughfaresandhighways,providingtraffic circulationthroughouttheentiretown. 10-15 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter10:Subdivision Regulation (2)Street,secondarycollector.Astreetwhichprimarilycarriestrafficfromlocalstreets to primary collectorstreets, providingtrafficcirculationwithintheneighborhood. (3)Street,local.Astreetwhichisusedprimarilyforaccesstoabuttingresidential propertyandcirculationoftrafficwithinresidentialneighborhoods.Itisofawidth and designtodiscouragethroughtraffic,thereby protectingtheresidentialarea. (4)Street,privateorservicedrive.Avehicularaccesswayunderprivateownershipand maintenance,which has not been dedicatedtothetown and accepted bythetown. Structure.Thatwhichisbuiltorconstructed,anedificeorbuildingofanykind,oranypieceof work built up or composedof partsjoinedtogetherinsome definitemanner. Subdivider.Anypersonoranyagentthereofdividingorproposingtodividelandsoasto constitute a subdivision asthattermis defined herein.In any event,theterm “subdivider”shallbe restrictedtoincludeonlytheowner,equityowner,orauthorizedagentofsuchownerorequity owner,oflandto besubdivided. Subdivision.Anyland,vacantorimproved,whichisdividedintotwo(2)ormoreparts,blocks, lots,parcels,units,plots,sitesorinterestsforthepurposeofoffer,sale,lease,ordevelopment, eitherontheinstallmentplanoruponanyandallotherplans,terms,andconditions,including resubdivisionofsuchlandpart ofa previouslyrecordedsubdivision. Surveyor.Alicensedstatelandsurveyororaregisteredpublicsurveyorasauthorizedbythestate statutestopracticetheprofessionofsurveying. Thoroughfare plan.Astreet planwhichis partofthe comprehensivelanduseplan. Town.TheTownofTrophyClub,Denton/TarrantCounty,Texas. Towndesignstandards.Asreferredtointheseregulations,shallmean“SubdivisionRegulations andDesignStandardsforPaving,Drainage,andUtilityImprovements”asamended,together withalltables,drawings,andotherattachmentshereafterapprovedbythecouncil,andthose standardssoapprovedshall become a partoftheseregulations. Townengineer.Thedulyauthorizedpersoninchargeofengineeringforthetown,orhis/her designatedrepresentative. Townplanningadministrator.Thedulyauthorizedemployeeorrepresentativeofthetownin chargeoftheplanningfunctionforthetownandchargedwithimplementationandenforcement ofthesubdivision,zoning and othergrowth-related codes. Trails.Hikingandbikingpathwaysgenerallylocatedonlanddedicatedforpublicuseand/or locatedonlandto beconsidered openspace. Utilitycompany.Acompanyprovidingapublicservicesuchastheprovisionofgas,electricity, cabletelevision,telephone,etc. Vacation.Tocancel,rescind,orrenderanactthathastheeffectofvoidingasubdivisionplatas recordedinthecounty clerk’s office. 10-16 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter10:Subdivision Regulation Waiver.Anactionbythetown,uponrecommendationbytheplanningandzoningcommission, whichprovidesrelieffromtheseregulationstothedegreedetermined bythetownintheaction. Wastewaterservice.Thecollectionofwaste-bearingwaterthatrequirestreatmentpriortoits returntonature,andthesystemofpipesandequipmentusedtocollectandtransmitthiswaterto treatmentfacilities;alsocalledsanitarysewerservice. Watersystem,public.Asystemdesignedforthedistributionandtreatmentofpotablewaterthat iswhollyownedandoperatedbytheTrophyClubMunicipalUtilityDistrict,itssuccessorsand assigns,orothergovernmentalentityauthorizedandempoweredtoownandoperatesucha system. Yard.Arequiredopenspace,otherthanacourt,unoccupiedandunobstructedbyanystructureor portionofastructurefromthegeneralgroundlevelofthegradedlotupward;providedhowever thatfences,walls,poles,posts,andothercustomaryyardaccessories,ornaments,andfurniture arenotdeemedtobeobstructionsifheightlimitationsandrequirementslimitingobstructionof visibility areobserved. (Ordinance98-08,sec.2.2,adopted4/21/98;Ordinance2001-21,sec.2.2,adopted9/17/01;2006 Code, ch. 12,sec. 2.02;Ordinance adoptingCode) Secs. 10.02.033–10.02.060Reserved Division 3. GeneralPlatSubmittalRequirements Sec. 10.02.061Requirementsto plat (a)Divisionofproperty. (1)Everyownerofanytractoflandlocatedwithinthecorporatelimitorextraterritorial jurisdictionofthetownwhodividesthetractintotwoormorepartsasprovidedin chapter212oftheLocalGovernmentCodeshallcauseaplattobemadebya registeredpublicsurveyorwhichshallaccuratelydescribeallthetractsbypreviously plattedlotorblocknumberorbymetesandboundsifnecessaryandlocatesameas requiredbythisarticle.Allplattedlotsshallmeettheminimumfrontagerequiredby thetown’szoningordinanceontoanimprovedstreetmeetingtheright-of-wayand pavementrequirementsofthetown’sthoroughfareplan.Noplatmayberecorded,no lotmaybesoldandnotransferoftitletoanypartofsuchtractoflandshallbemade untilaplat,accuratelydescribingthepropertytobeconveyed,isapprovedin accordancewiththeseprovisionsandfiledintheplatrecordsofthecountywherethe real propertyislocated. (2)Platsrequiredforcompliance.Exceptasotherwisespecificallyprovidedherein;in theeventthatanownerofpropertymakesorcausesasubdivisionofland,he/she shallcauseapreliminaryplattobeapprovedpriortosubmittingafinalplatfor approval bythetownandrecordingoftheplatintheplatrecordsofthecountywhere thereal propertyislocated. (3)Platrequiredforbuildingpermit.Nodevelopment,building,repair,plumbing,or electrical permitshall be issued bythetownfor anystructure on a lotin a subdivision forwhichafinalplathasnotbeenapprovedandfiledofrecordattheDentonor 10-17 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter10:Subdivision Regulation TarrantCountycourthouseasrequiredbylaw,norforanystructureonalotwithina subdivisioninwhichthestandardscontainedhereinhavenotbeencompliedwithin full. (b)Combinationoflots.Anypersondesirousofcombiningtwoormorecontiguousand previouslyplattedlotsintoonesinglelotforthepurposeofremovinginteriorlotlinesshall submit a “replat”thereof;obtain approvalfromthetown council;and havesamefiled ofrecordin theplatrecordsofthe countywherethereal propertyislocated. (Ordinance98-08,sec.3.1,adopted4/21/98;Ordinance2001-21,sec.3.1,adopted9/17/01;2006 Code, ch. 12,sec. 3.01;Ordinance adoptingCode) Statelawreference– Plat required,V.T.C.A.,LocalGovernmentCode,sec.212.004. Sec. 10.02.062Preliminary conference Priortotheofficialfilingofapreliminaryplat,thesubdivider,his/herplanner,engineer,or representativeshallconsultwithandpresentaconceptplanofthesubdivisiontothetown planningandzoningadministratorandotherappropriateauthorizedtownrepresentativesas determinedbythetown,forcommentsandadviceontheprocedures,specifications,and standardsrequiredbythetownforthesubdivisionofland.(Ordinance98-08,sec.3.2,adopted 4/21/98;Ordinance 2001-21,sec.3.2, adopted9/17/01; 2006 Code, ch. 12, sec. 3.02) Sec. 10.02.063Platsubmittal (a)Generally.Allplatstobeconsideredforapprovalundertheseregulationsshallbe submittedtothetownplanningandzoningadministratoralongwithacompletedapplicationand fees,andmustbeinaccordancewithallregulationrequirements.Noplatshallbeformally acceptedforreviewbythetown untilitfulfillsalloftherequirementsofthisdivision. (b)Scaleandsheetsize.Allplatsshallbedrawntoascaleofoneinch(1")=onehundredfeet (100'),unlesspermissionisobtainedpriortosubmittalfromthetownplanningandzoning administratorfor alargerorsmallerscale.Allsheetsizesshallbetwenty-fourinchesbythirty-six inches(24"x36")andshallbecomputergeneratedordrawnininkonareproduciblefilm material. (c)Filingoftheplat.One(1)mylarandfive(5)blue-linecopiesofthefinalplat,atasizeof eighteeninchesbytwenty-fourinches(18"x24")inadditiontoone(1)mylaratasizeofeleven inchesbyseventeeninches(11"x17"),shallbeprovidedtothetowntobefiledwiththecounty bythetown.Saideighteeninchesbytwenty-fourinches(18"x24")platmaybedrawnat1"= 200'. (Ordinance98-08,sec.3.3,adopted4/21/98;Ordinance2001-21,sec.3.3,adopted9/17/01;2006 Code, ch. 12,sec. 3.03) Sec. 10.02.064Approvalprocedure–Overview (a)Platsaretobesubmittedfortheapprovalofthetowninaccordancewiththeprovisions statedherein.Approval bythetownisatwo-stepprocessrequiringsubmissiontoand approval by theplanning and zoning commission andthensubmissionto andapproval bythetown council. 10-18 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter10:Subdivision Regulation (b)Aplatmaybesubmittedbutshallnotbeconsideredas beingfiledwiththetownuntilit has beendeterminedtobeadministrativelycomplete.Anapplicationforplatapprovalshallbe considered administratively completewhentownstaffdeterminesthatitmeetsallrequirements of applicabletowncodessothatitmaybereviewedbytheplanningandzoningcommission,has beenplacedontheagendaforthecommission,andtheagendahasbeenpostedasrequiredby law.Anincompleteapplicationshallnotbeconsidered“filed”withthetownasdefinedinthis article, butshallbereturnedtotheapplicantforcompletion andresubmittal. (c)Theplanningandzoningcommissionshallactonanadministrativelycompleteapplication forplatapprovalwithinthirty(30)daysaftertheplatisfiledwiththetowninaccordancewith subsection(b)above.Theplatshallbedeemedapprovedunlessitisdisapprovedwithinthat thirty(30)dayperiod.Thetowncouncilshallactontheplatwithinthirty(30)daysafterthedate theplatisapprovedbytheplanningandzoningcommissionorisconsideredapprovedbythe inactionofthecommission.Aplatshallbedeemedapprovedbythetowncouncilunlessitis disapprovedwithinthatperiod. (d)Ifaplatisapproved,thetownshallendorsetheplatwiththeappropriatecertificates indicatingtheapproval.Thecertificatemustbesignedbythemayor,thecommission’spresiding officer and attested bythetownsecretary. (e)Ifthetownfailstoactwithintheprescribedthirty(30)dayperiod,thenuponrequest,the townshallissueacertificatestatingthedatetheplatwasfiledwiththetownandthatthetown failedtoactontheplatwithinthe period. (f)Thetownshallmaintainarecordofeachapplicationmadetothetownandthetown’s actiontakenonit.Onrequestofanownerofanaffectedtract,thetownshallcertifythereasons fortheactiontaken onanapplication. (Ordinance98-08,sec.3.4,adopted4/21/98;Ordinance2001-21,sec.3.4,adopted9/17/01;2006 Code, ch. 12,sec. 3.04) Statelawreference– Approvalprocedure,V.T.C.A.,LocalGovernmentCode,sec.212.009. Sec. 10.02.065Criteriafor plat approval Thetownshallapprove a platifitconformsto: (1)Thegeneralplan,rulesandcodesofthetownanditscurrentandfuturestreets, alleys, parks,playgrounds,and public utilityfacilities; (2)Thegeneralplan,rulesandcodesfortheextensionofthetownanditsroads,streets, and public highwayswithinthetown andinitsextraterritorialjurisdiction,takinginto accountaccesstotheextensionofsewerandwatermainsandtheinstrumentalitiesof publicutilities; (3)Allrequirementsofthetown’ssubdivisionregulationsandallrulesadoptedpursuant tothoseregulationsorthetown’szoning ordinance; 10-19 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter10:Subdivision Regulation (4)An approvedpreliminary plat. (Ordinance98-08,sec.3.5,adopted4/21/98;Ordinance2001-21,sec.3.5,adopted9/17/01;2006 Code, ch. 12,sec. 3.05) Statelawreference– Standardsforapproval,V.T.C.A.,LocalGovernmentCode,sec.212.010. Sec. 10.02.066Staff reviewof plat application (a)Dutiesofthestaff.Uponthecompletesubmissionofthedocumentsandmaterialsrequired forthepreparationofpreliminaryplats,finalplats,replats,andamendedplatsthetownplanning andzoningadministratororothertownofficialresponsibleforreviewand/orprocessingofthe platshall: (1)Reviewtheplatforcompleteness,noticingapplicationofgenerallyaccepted engineeringandplanningdesignprinciplesandstandards.Inthecaseofafinalplat, theplanningandzoningadministratorshallreviewthefinalplatforcompliancewith theapprovedpreliminary plat andrequirementsoftheseregulations. (2)Distributetheplattothefollowingauthoritiesforreview:townengineerandplanner, departmentofpublicsafetyofficials,departmentofpublicworksofficials,Trophy ClubMunicipalUtilityDistrict, and otherauthoritieswhen appropriate. (3)Summarizeorcompiletherecommendationsofthereviewingauthoritiesandprepare areporttobepresentedtothe planning and zoning commission. (Ordinance98-08,sec.3.6,adopted4/21/98;Ordinance2001-21,sec.3.6,adopted9/17/01;2006 Code, ch. 12,sec. 3.06) Sec. 10.02.067Preliminary plats (a)Preliminaryplatrequired.Apreliminaryplatshallberequiredforallparcelsoflandon whichthefilingofaplatisrequiredbystatelawortownregulationsandcodes.Anexception shall beallowedintheevent: (1)A preliminary plat has beensubmittedwithinthelastsix(6)months;or (2)Plattingis beingsubmittedin accordancewithsection10.02.070,Short Form Plat. (b)Criteria.Thepreliminaryplatshallmeetallthecriteriaofpreliminaryplatsubmissionas requiredinregulationsandcodesofthetown and procedures aslistedintheseregulations. (c)Preparation.Thepreliminary platshall beprepared by a qualified professional. (d)Publicmeetings.Apreliminaryplatdoesnotrequireapublichearing.However,actionon thepreliminaryplat,bytheplanningandzoningcommissionandthetowncouncil,isrequiredat apublicmeeting.Noticeofapublicmeetingmustbepostedseventy-two(72)hourspriortothe meeting. 10-20 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter10:Subdivision Regulation (e)The preliminary platshallcontainthefollowinginformation: (1)Namesandaddressesofthesubdivider,recordowner,landplanner,engineer, surveyor, or qualifiedprofessional. (2)Proposed name ofsubdivision. (3)Namesandlotpatternsofcontiguousplattedsubdivisionswithinonehundredfeet (100') ofthesubdivision. (4)Vicinitymapshowingstreetlocationoftractbyreferencetoexistingstreetor highways. (5)Subdivisionboundarylines,indicatedbyheavylines,andtheapproximatearea expressedinacres. (6)Locationoftownlimitlines,iftheyeithertraversethesubdivision,formpartofthe subdivision,orarecontiguoustothesubdivision boundary. (7)Dimensions,namesanddescriptionsofallexistingorrecordedstreets,alleys, reservations,easementsorotherpublicrights-of-waywithinthesubdivision, intersectingorcontiguouswithitsboundariesorformingsuchboundaries,as determinedfromexistingrecords.Thedistancefromthecenterlineoftheroadwayof the boundarystreettothe proposedplattedpropertyshallalso beshown. (8)Thelocations,dimensions, namesanddescriptionsofall existingorrecordedlots and blocks,parks,publicareaandpermanentstructureswithinorcontiguoustothe subdivision. (9)Thelocations,sizes,anddescriptionsofexistingandproposedutilities(aboveand/or belowgrade),withinthesubdivision or adjacentthereto. (10)Theapproximatelocation,dimensions,descriptionsandnamesofallexistingand proposedstreets, alleys,drainagestructures,parks,openspaces,naturalfeaturestobe preserved,improvementstobeinstalledforbeautification,otherpublicareas; reservations,easements,orotherrights-of-way;blocks,lotsandothersiteswithinthe subdivisionspecificallyindicatingtheconnectionofimprovementsinadjacent subdivisions. (11)Identificationandlocationofproposeduseswithinthesubdivisiontoincludetracts intendedforresidential, commercial,churches,parks,governmentalorotheruses and alsoindicating existing and proposedzoningclassificationsforeach use. (12)Topographicalinformationbasedon2-footverticalcontourintervalsexceptwhere excessivelysteepgradeprohibitsgraphicalrepresentation,inwhichcase5-foot verticalintervalsmay be used. (13)Centerlineofwatercourses,creeksandravines,existingdrainagestructuresandother pertinentdatashall be shown. 10-21 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter10:Subdivision Regulation (14)Areassubjecttofloodingshallbeshown,delineatingthe100-yearfloodlimitsif applicable. (15)Adrainagestudyshallberequiredtoprovidetheinformationasrecordedintown designguidelines. (16)Anumbertoidentifyeachlotandanumberorlettertoidentifyeachblock;an indicationofthetypicallotsize;thearea ofthesmallestlot. (17)Buildingsetbacklinesonalllotsandsitesadjacenttostreets. (18)Title,dateofpreparation,scale and northarrow. (19)Currentdescriptionofthepropertytobesubdividedwhichincludessurveynameand tractnumbersfromtown or countyrecords. (20)Suchadditionaltermsandconditionsincludingdesignstandardsastheplanningand zoning commission andtown councildeems necessary. (f)Actionbytheplanningandzoningcommission.Thedecisionoftheplanningandzoning commissionshall beapproval, disapproval, orconditionalapproval ofthepreliminary plat. (1)Approvalshall constitute acceptance ofthe preliminary plat. (2)Conditionalapprovalofthepreliminaryplatshallconstituteapproval;however, conditionalapprovalmeansthattheplatissubjecttocompliancewithprescribed conditionsasspecifiedbytheplanningandzoningcommissionandshalleffectively constitutedisapprovaluntilallsuchconditionsaremet.Conditionallyapproved preliminaryplatsneednotbeaddressedbytheplanningandzoningcommission again.Theconditionsattachedtothepreliminaryplatshallbemetuponfilingofthe finalplat. (3)Upondisapprovalofthepreliminaryplatbythetownplanningandzoning commission,thepreliminaryplatshallbedeemedcompletelyrejectedassubmitted. Theapplicantmaythenchoosetoreinitiatethesubdivisionapprovalprocedure, including allfeesrequiredintheprocess. (4)Upontheapprovalofthepreliminaryplatbythetownplanningandzoning commission,thepreliminaryplatshallbesubmittedtothetowncouncilfor consideration. .Thedecisionofthetowncouncilshallbeapprovalor (g)Actionbythetowncouncil disapprovalofthepreliminaryplat.Athree-fourths(3/4)voteofthemembersofthecouncil presentandvotingshallberequiredtooverturnaunanimousdecisionoftheplanningandzoning commission.In allotherinstances,amajorityvote ofthe councilshall berequired. (1)Approvalofapreliminaryplatshallnotconstituteacceptanceofthesubdivision,but isonlyauthorizationtoproceedwiththepreparationsofengineeringplansandfinal plat.Approvalofthepreliminaryplatshallbesubjecttoallconditionsspecifiedby theplanningandzoningcommissioneitherbeingcompliedwithordocumentedand approved bythetowncouncil. 10-22 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter10:Subdivision Regulation (2)Disapprovalsignifiesrejectioncompletelyofthepreliminaryplatassubmitted.The applicantmaythenchoosetoreinitiatethesubdivisionapprovalprocedure,including allfeesrequiredintheprocess. (h)Deadlineandsubmittedmaterial.Theapplicantshall,whenfilingthepreliminaryplat, submittwelve(12)copies ofthe preliminary platmeasuring a minimum of 18 inches by 24 inches tothetownplanningandzoningadministratoratleasttwenty-one(21)dayspriortotheplanning andzoning commissionmeeting atwhichitisto be addressed. (1)Theapplicantshall,whenfilingthepreliminaryplat,submitaneightandone-half inchesbyeleveninches(8-1/2"x11")reproduciblereductionofallmapsincludedin thesubmittalmaterial. (2)Theapplicantshall,whenfilingthepreliminaryplat,submitacompletedapplication andpayallfeesrequiredforpreliminaryplattingasspecifiedinsubsection(j)ofthis section(preliminary platreviewfee). (3)Uponactionoftheplanningandzoningcommission,theapplicantshallsubmit twelve(12)copiesofthepreliminaryplattothetownplanningandzoning administratorwithinfive(5)daysfollowingtheplanningandzoningcommission meetingatwhichactionwastaken.Thesecopieswillthenbeforwardedtothetown councilforreview. (4)Failuretosubmitthematerialandpayallfeesasrequiredherein,asdeterminedby thetownplanningandzoningadministrator,shallconstituteanincompletesubmittal andthe applicationshall not be accepted bythetownforfiling orprocessing. 10-23 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter10:Subdivision Regulation (i)Preliminaryplatreviewfee.Apreliminaryplatreviewfee,inaccordancewiththeschedule offeesasadoptedbythetown,shallbepaidthetownuponsubmissionofapreliminaryplat application.Ascheduleofthesefeesisavailableuponrequestatthetownofficesandisprovided withtheapplicationforpreliminary plat. (j)Effective period. (1)Theapprovalofapreliminaryplatshallbeeffectiveforaperiodoftwelve(12) months.Intheeventthatthefinalplattingprocesshasnotbeeninitiatedbythe developerwithintwelve(12)monthsfromthedateofapprovalofthepreliminary plat,thepreliminaryplatshallrequirereapproval.Theentireapprovalprocess including payment offeeswillberequired. (2)Theapplicantmayreceiveone(1)extensionofthepreliminaryplat.Uponwritten requestbytheowneratleastthirty(30)dayspriortotheendoftheone(1)year period,thepreliminaryplatshallbeplacedontheplanningandzoningcommission agendafor considerationfor extension. (Ordinance98-08,sec.3.7,adopted4/21/98;Ordinance2001-21,sec.3.7,adopted9/17/01;2006 Code, ch. 12,sec. 3.07;Ordinance adoptingCode) Sec. 10.02.068Finalplats (a)Orderofplatting.Afterobtainingapprovalofapreliminaryplatandcompliancewithall necessaryfiscalagreements,including allfees and/orother assessments,the applicantmaysubmit afinalplat.Thefinalplatshallbeaccompaniedbyacompletedapplicationandshallbein accordancewithallrequirements ofthisarticle. (b)Preparation.Thefinal platmay be prepared by a qualifiedprofessionalbutmustbe certified by a registeredpubliclandsurveyor bythe State ofTexas. (c)Publicmeetings.Afinal plat does notrequire a publichearing.However, actiononthefinal plat,bytheplanningandzoningcommissionandthetowncouncil,isrequiredatapublic meeting.Notice ofa publicmeetingmust be postedseventy-two(72) hourspriortothemeeting. (d)Finalplatinformation.Thefinalplatshallcontainthefollowinginformationshownonthe drawing orattachedthereto as appropriate: (1)Titleornameofdevelopment,writtenandgraphicscale,northpoint,dateofplatand keymap. (2)Locationofthedevelopment bytown, county, andstate. (3)Accurateboundarysurveyandpropertydescriptionwithtractboundarylines indicated by heavylines. (4)Ametesandboundsdescriptionofthesubdivision,andlocatethesamewithrespect toacornerofthesurveyortractoranoriginalcorneroftheoriginalsurveyofwhich itis apart. 10-24 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter10:Subdivision Regulation (5)Accurate platdimensionswith allengineeringinformationnecessarytoreproducethe plat ontheground. (6)Approvednameandright-of-waywidthofeachstreet,bothwithinandadjacentto thedevelopment. (7)Locations,dimensionsandpurposesofanyeasementsorotherrights-of-wayandall buildinglines. (8)Identifications ofeachlotorsiteandblock by number orletter. (9)Recordownersofcontiguousparcelsofunsubdividedland,namesandlotpatternsof contiguoussubdivisionswithinonehundred(100)feet ofthesubdivision. (10)Boundarylines,dimensionsanddescriptionsofopenspacestobededicatedfor public use. (11)Certificationofdedicationofallstreets,alleys,parksandotherpublicusessignedby the owneror owners. (12)Designationoftheentityresponsiblefortheoperationandmaintenanceofany commonlyheldpropertyandawaiverreleasingthetownofsuchresponsibility.A statementthat“shouldtheentityresponsibleformaintenanceofcommonheld propertyfailtoperformthefunction,thetownhastheauthoritytoprovide appropriatemaintenanceandrepairandcollectappropriatefeesand reimbursements.” (13)Dimensionsandlocationsofallstreets,alleys,squares,parksorotherportionsofthe subdivisionintendedtobededicatedto public use. (14)Spaceforsignaturesattestingapprovaloftheplatbythemayor,theplanningand zoning commission’spresiding officer, andtownsecretary. (15)Sealandsignatureoftheregisteredpubliclandsurveyorresponsibleforsurveying thedevelopment and/orthepreparation oftheplat. (16)Compliancewithallspecialrequirements developedinpreliminary platreview. (17)AstatementindicatingthatthetownortheMUD,asapplicable,shallissuenopermit untilthecompletionofalldedicatedimprovementsandacceptanceofsuch improvements associatedwiththesubdivision are approved bythetown. (18)Spaceprovidedforsignaturesofelectriccompany,gascompany,cablecompany, phonecompany,TrophyClubMUD,oranyotherpublicutilityentity.Statingthat saidutilityhasreviewedthefinalplatandisinagreementwiththelocationofall easementsandrights-of-wayshown on theplat. 10-25 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter10:Subdivision Regulation (e)Atleastseven(7)dayspriortothesubmissionofafinalplatapplicationwiththetown,the subdividershallsubmittothetownplanningandzoningadministratorthree(3)copiesof engineeringplansprepared,signedandsealedbyaregisteredprofessionalengineer.The subdividershallalsoberesponsibleforsubmittingtheengineeringplanstothetownengineerfor his/herreviewandrecommendation.Theseplansshallmakeadequateprovisionforallsurface andstormdrainagewithinandacrossthesubdivision;shallprovidefortheconstructionofa waterdistributionsystem,includingfirehydrants,adequatetoservethesubdivisionwithwater withadequatepressureforfireprotection,domesticconsumptionand/orlightcommercialuse togetherwithsuchmainsasmayberequiredtoconnectwiththeexistingsystem;shallprovide forasanitarysewersystemadequatetoserveeachlotorbuildingsitewithinthesubdivisionand shallprovidefortheconstructionofsuchotherimprovementsasmayberequired.Theseplans shallbeinaccordancewithprovisionsofthisarticleandallothercodes,policies,andprocedures ofthetownasrelatedinthedesignstandardsforpaving,drainageandutilityimprovements.The subdividershall paythefull costofall publicimprovements. (f)Actionbytheplanningandzoningcommission.Thedecisionoftheplanningandzoning commissionshall beeitherapprovalordisapprovalofthefinal plat. (1)Approvalshall constitute acceptance ofthefinal plat. (2)Upondisapprovalofthefinalplatbythetownplanningandzoningcommission,the finalplatshallbedeemedcompletelyrejectedassubmitted.Theapplicantmaythen choosetoreinitiatethesubdivisionapprovalprocedure,includingallfeesrequiredin theprocess. (g)Upontheapprovalofthefinalplatbythetownplanningandzoningcommission,the preliminary orfinalplatshallbesubmittedtothetowncouncilforconsideration. (h)Actionbythetowncouncil.Thedecisionofthetowncouncilshallbeapprovalor disapprovalofthefinalplat.Athree-fourthsvoteofthemembersofthecouncilpresentand votingshallberequiredtooverturnaunanimousdecisionoftheplanningandzoning commission.In allotherinstances,amajorityvote ofthe councilshall berequired. (1)Approvalofafinalplatshallnotconstituteacceptanceofthesubdivision,butisonly authorizationtoproceedwiththeengineeringconstructionassociatedwiththe subdivision. (2)Disapprovalsignifiescompleterejectionofthefinalplatassubmitted.Theapplicant maythenchoosetoinitiatethesubdivisionapprovalprocedureagain,includingall feesrequiredintheprocess. (3)Tablewithwaiver.Intheeventthatthetownand/ortheapplicantshoulddesirethat actiononthefinalplatshouldbeextendedtoasubsequentmeetingthatwouldbe beyondthe“30day”periodforaction,saidtablemayoccurintheeventthatthe 10-26 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter10:Subdivision Regulation applicanthasprovidedwrittendocumentationwaivingtheirrightforactionwithin thethirty(30) daytimelimitation. (i)Deadlines andsubmittedmaterials–Finalplat. (1)Theapplicantshall,whenfilingthefinalplatwiththetown,submittwelve(12) copiesofthefinalplatmeasuring18inchesby24inches(18"x24")tothetown planningandzoningadministratoratleastfourteen(14)dayspriortotheplanning andzoning commissionmeeting atwhichitisto be addressed. (2)Atleastseven(7)dayspriortothesubmissionofthefinalplat,thesubdividershall submit,tothetownplanningandzoningadministrator,three(3)copiesof engineeringplansprepared,signedandsealedbyaregisteredprofessionalengineer. Thesubdividershallalsoberesponsibleforsubmittingtheengineeringplanstothe town engineerforhis/herreview and recommendation. (3)Theapplicantshall,whenfilingthefinalplatwiththetown,submitaneightandone- half by eleveninches(8-1/2" x 11")reproduciblereductionofthefinalplat. (4)Theapplicantshall,whenfilingthefinalplatwiththetown,alsosubmitthe completedapplicationandpayallfeesrequiredforfinalplattinginaccordancewith thescheduleoffees adopted bythetown. 10-27 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter10:Subdivision Regulation (5)Uponactionoftheplanningandzoningcommission,theapplicantshallsubmit twelve(12)copiesofthefinalplattothetownplanningandzoningadministrator withinfive(5)daysfollowingtheplanningandzoningcommissionmeetingatwhich actionwastaken.Thesecopieswillthenbeforwardedtothetown councilforreview. (6)Failuretosubmitthematerialasdescribedabove,asdeterminedbythetown planningandzoningadministrator,shallconstituteanincompletesubmittalandshall causethe applicationto not be acceptedforfiling or processing. (j)Finalplatreviewfee.Afinalplatreviewfee,inaccordancewiththescheduleoffeesas adoptedbythetown,shallbeprovidedatthetimethefinalplatapplicationissubmitted.A scheduleofthesefeesisavailableuponrequestatthetownofficesandisprovidedwiththe applicationforfinalplat. (k)Taxcertificates.Thefinalplatmusthavethetaxcertificatesfromalltaxingentities submittedtothetownbeforetheplatcan befiled. (l)Filing.Thefinalplatshallbefiledofrecordbythetownintheplatrecordsofthecounty wheretherealpropertyislocatedafterthetowncouncilhasofficiallyacteduponthefinalplat, bonds/securitieshavebeensubmittedandapprovedbythetownandalldeveloperagreementsor subdivisionagreementshavebeenexecutedbyallinvolvedpartiesandacceptedbythetown. Filingfeesforrecordingthefinalplatshallbepaidbythesubdivider.Theapplicantshallsubmit onemylarandfive(5)blue-linecopiesofthefinalplat,atasizeof18inchesx24inches,in additionto one(1)mylar at a size ofeleveninches byseventeeninches(11" x 17"),tothetownto befiledwiththe county. (Ordinance98-08,sec.3.8,adopted4/21/98;Ordinance2001-21,sec.3.8,adopted9/17/01;2006 Code, ch. 12,sec. 3.08) Sec. 10.02.069Vacationinstrument,replatting and amended plats (a)Vacationofplat. (1)Priortothesaleofanylot.Theproprietorsofthetractcoveredbyaplatmayvacate theplatatanytimebeforeanylotintheplatissold.Theplatisvacatedwhena signed,acknowledgedinstrumentdeclaringtheplatvacatedis approvedandrecorded inthemannerprescribedforthe original plat. (2)Afterthesaleofanylot.Iflotsintheplathavebeensold,theplat,oranypartofthe plat,maybevacatedontheapplicationofalltheownersoflotsintheplatwith approvalobtainedinthemannerprescribedforthe original plat. (3)Thecountyclerkshallwritelegiblyonthevacatedplattheword“Vacated”andshall enterontheplatareferencetothevolumeandpageatwhichthevacatinginstrument isrecorded. 10-28 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter10:Subdivision Regulation (4)Ontheexecutionandrecordingofthevacatinginstrument,thevacatedplathasno effect. (b)Replattingwithoutvacatingprecedingplat.Areplatofaplatoraresubdivisionofaplat, butwithoutvacationoftheimmediatepreviousplat,shallbeauthorizedtoberecordedandshall bedeemedvalidandcontrollingwhenapprovedbythetownplanningandzoningcommission andtowncouncil underthefollowing conditions: (1)Ithasbeensignedandacknowledgedbyalloftheownersoftheparticularproperty thatis beingreplatted; (2)Ithasbeenapprovedbythetownplanningandzoningcommissionandtowncouncil afterapublichearinginrelationtheretoatwhichpartiesininterestandcitizensshall have an opportunityto be heard; (3)It does notattempttoalter,amend orremove any covenants orrestrictions; and (4)Thereiscompliance,whenapplicable,withsubsections(c) and(d) ofthissection. 10-29 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter10:Subdivision Regulation (c)Additionalrequirementsforreplattingwithoutvacatingpreviousplat.Ifanyofthe proposedareatoberesubdividedorreplattedwas,withintheimmediateprecedingfive(5)years, limitedbyanyinterimorpermanentzoningclassificationtoresidentialusefornotmorethantwo residentialunitsperlot,orifanylotintheimmediateprevioussubdivisionwaslimitedbydeed restrictiontoresidentialusefornotmorethantworesidentialunitsperlot,thefollowing additionalrequirementsforapprovalshallapply,inanyresubdivisionorreplattingofa subdivision,withoutvacatingtheimmediate previousplat. (1)Noticeofsuchtownplanningandzoningcommissionandtowncouncilhearingshall begivenin advanceinthefollowingmanner: (A)Publicationatleastfifteen(15)daysinadvanceofhearingbeingpublishedin theofficialtownnewspaper ofgeneralcirculation; and (B)Writtennotice,withacopyofsubsection(2)ofthissubsectionattached thereto,ofsuchpublichearingforwardedbythetowntotheowners(asthe ownershipsappearonthemostrecentlyapprovedadvaloremtaxrollofthe town)ofpropertyintheoriginalsubdivision;suchnoticemaybeservedby depositingthesame,properlyaddressedandpostagepaid,inapostofficeor postaldepositorywithinthe boundariesofthetown. (2)Iftheproposedreplatisprotestedinaccordancewiththissubsection,theproposed replatmustreceive,inordertobeapproved,theaffirmativevoteofatleastthree- fourths(3/4)ofallmembersoftheplanningandzoningcommissionandtown council.Foralegalprotest,writteninstrumentssignedbytheownersofatleast twentypercent(20%)oftheareaofthelotsorlandimmediatelyadjoiningthearea coveredbytheproposedreplatandextendingtwohundredfeet(200')fromthatarea, butwithintheoriginalsubdivision,mustbefiledwiththeplanningandzoning commission andtowncouncilpriortothecloseofthepublic hearing. (3)Compliancewithsubsections(2)and(3)isnotrequiredforapprovalofareplatof partofaprecedingplatiftheareatobereplattedwas designated orreservedforause otherthansingleorduplexfamilyresidentialusebynotationonthelastlegally recordedplat; orinthelegallyrecordedrestrictionsapplicabletothe plat. (d)Amendedplat.Thetowncouncilisauthorizedtoissueanamendedplatwhichissignedby theapplicantsonlyandwhichisforoneormoreofthepurposessetforthbelow.Approvaland issuanceofsuchan amended platshall notrequire notice, hearing, or approval ofotherlot owners ifthesole purposeofthe amending platis: (1)Tocorrect anerrorinany course ordistanceshown onthepriorplat; (2)Toadd any course ordistancethatwas omitted onthepriorplat; (3)Tocorrect anerrorinthedescription oftherealpropertyshown on thepriorplat; (4)Toindicatemonumentssetafterdeath,disability,orretirementfrompracticeofthe engineer orsurveyor chargedwithresponsibilitiesforsettingmonuments; 10-30 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter10:Subdivision Regulation (5)Toshowtheproperlocationorcharacterofanymonumentwhichhasbeenchanged inlocationorcharacterorwhichoriginallywasshownatthewronglocationor incorrectly astoits character onthepriorplat; (6)Tocorrectanyothertypeofscrivenerorclericalerrororomissionaspreviously approvedbytheplanningandzoningcommissionorgoverningbodyofthetown; sucherrorsandomissionsmayinclude,butarenotlimitedto,lotnumbers,acreage, street names, andidentificationofadjacentrecordedplats; (7)Tocorrectanerrorincoursesanddistancesoflotlinesbetweentwo(2)adjacentlots wherebothlotownersjoinintheapplicationforplatamendmentandneitherlotis abolished,providedthatsuchamendmentdoesnotattempttoremoverecorded covenantsorrestrictionsanddoesnothavemateriallyadverseeffectontheproperty rightsoftheother ownersintheplat; (8)Torelocatealotlineinordertocureaninadvertentencroachmentofabuildingor improvement on alotlineor on an easement;or (9)Torelocateone(1)ormorelotlinesbetweenoneormoreadjacentlotswherethe ownerorownersofallsuchlotsjoinintheapplicationfortheplatamendment, providedthatsuch amendment does not: (A)Attempttoremoverecorded covenants orrestrictions;or (B)Increasethe numberoflots; or (10)Tomakenecessarychangestothepriorplattocreatesix(6)orfewerlotsinthe subdivisionor apartofthesubdivisioncovered bythepriorplatif: (A)The changes do notaffect applicablezoning andotherregulations ofthetown; (B)Thechangesdonotattempttoamendorremoveanycovenantsorrestrictions; and (C)Theareacoveredbythechangesislocatedintheareathatthetownplanning andzoningcommissionortowncouncilhasapproved,afterapublichearing, as aresidentialimprovementarea. (Ordinance98-08,sec.3.9,adopted4/21/98;Ordinance2001-21,sec.3.9,adopted9/17/01;2006 Code, ch. 12,sec. 3.09;Ordinance adoptingCode) Statelawreferences– Vacatingplat,V.T.C.A.,LocalGovernmentCode,sec.212.013;replattingwithout vacatingprecedingplat,V.T.C.A.,LocalGovernmentCode,sec.212.014;additionalrequirementsfor certainreplats,V.T.C.A.,LocalGovernmentCode,sec.212.015;amendingplat,V.T.C.A.,Local GovernmentCode,sec.212.016. Sec. 10.02.070Shortform plats (a)Conditionsandrequirements.Apreliminaryplat,preliminaryplatapproval,ordetailed utilitydrawingswillnotberequiredforashortformplat.Ashortformproceduremaybe 10-31 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter10:Subdivision Regulation followedfortheapprovalofasubdivisionwhenthelandproposedtobesubdividedor resubdividedmeetsthefollowing conditions andrequirements: (1)Theresultinglotsconformtoallminimumsizerequirementsoftheseregulationsand thecomprehensivezoning ordinance. (2)The proposedsubdivisionshall not exceedamaximum offour(4)lots. (3)Suchlotsabutanexistingstreetanddonotrequirethecreationofanynewstreetor theadditionorextensionofmunicipalfacilitiesinordertomeettherequirementsof theseregulations, unlessotherwiserequired bythetown. (4)Theperimeterofthetractbeingsubdividedhasbeensurveyedandmarkedonthe ground,aplatthereofpreparedandsubmittedtothetownplanningandzoning administrator,andthenearestcornerofeachlotorparcelofsuchproposed subdivisioniswithintwohundredfeetof a known cornerwhichis adequatelymarked by a concretemonument orironstake. (5)Thetopographyofthetractandthesurroundinglandsissuchthatnoregardneedbe giveninsuchsubdivisionto drainage, and drainagefacilities are notrequired. (6)Theutilities,asrequiredintheseregulations,areinplacetoserveeachparcelorlot ofsuchsubdivisionorresubdivision,ortheinstallationofutilitieswillbeaminor job,thenecessaryeasementsexistalreadyandarrangementstoprovidesuchutilities have been made. (7)Theusesproposedforthepropertywillnotrequirerezoningofanyportionofthe property,andtheresultinglotsconformtoallareaandsetbackrequirementsofthese regulations andthezoning ordinance ofthetown. (b)Formalapplication.Formalapplicationforashortformplatapproval,shallbemadebythe subdividerinwritingtotheplanningandzoningcommissionandsubmittedtothetownplanning andzoningadministratoratleasttwenty-four(24)dayspriortotheregularlyscheduledmeeting ofthe planning and zoning commissionofwhichitisrequestedtobe heard. (c)Submission.Thesubdividershallsubmitthree(3)blue-linecopiesoftheplat,andone copy reducedtoeightandone-halfinchesbyeleveninches(8-1/2"x11")withthetownplanningand zoningadministratoratleastfourteen(14)dayspriortothedateatwhichtheplanningandzoning commissionwillconsidertherequest.Theshortformplatshallbesubmittedinfinalform, meetingtheform and contentrequirementsof afinalplat. .Suchplatshallbeaccompaniedbythreecopiesofanareamapatascale (d)Areamap adequatetoviewtheareassurroundingtheproposedsubdivision,andan8-1/2inchesx11inches reductionoftheareamapandshowingallexistingsubdivisions,streets,easements,rights-of- way,parks,andpublicfacilitiesinthevicinityincludingapproximatelocationsandsizesof utilities.Theareamapshallalsoindicatethegeneral drainageplanandtheultimatedestinationof thestormwater, andthe directionofflow ofthe drainage and wastewatersystems. 10-32 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter10:Subdivision Regulation (e)Processing. (1)Thesubdividershallsubmittheplatinaccordancewiththefeescheduleasrequired forafinal platinsection10.02.068(j). (2)Thetownplanningandzoningadministratorshallprocesstheplatandensurethatit is checkedfor conformancetotown codes andregulations. (3)Thetownplanningandzoningadministratorshallforwardacopyofallsubmitted materialtotheplanningandzoningcommissionwithanycommentsor recommendationsofthetownstaff,townengineer/planner,departmentofpublic safety,thedepartmentofpublicworks,TrophyClubMunicipalUtilityDistrict,and otherauthoritieswhenappropriate;andsubsequentlytothetowncouncilfor approval. (4)Contentsoftheplatshallconsistofthoseitemsrequiredofafinalplataslistedin section10.02.068(d). (5)Proceduresregarding action ofthetownareaslistedinsection 10.02.068. (Ordinance98-08,sec.3.10,adopted4/21/98;Ordinance2001-21,sec.3.10,adopted9/17/01; 2006Code,ch. 12,sec. 3.10) Sec. 10.02.071Dedication (a)Divisionofproperty.Everyownerofpropertytobedivided,forwhichaplathasbeen submittedforapproval,shallberequiredtodedicatetothetownthatportionofsuchpropertyas isnecessaryfortheorderlydevelopmentofstreets,roadways,thoroughfares,utilitiesorother publicpurposes,andsuchdedicationrequirements,asimposed,shallbeaprerequisitetofinal platapproval.Atthetimeofsuchdedication,allliensfordelinquenttaxesonsuchdedicated propertyshallberemoved. (b)Amended plats. (1)Nodedicationforstreets,utilitiesorotherpublicpurposesmayberequiredasa prerequisitetoapprovalofaplatcombiningtwoormoreexistingplattedlotsforthe purposeofremovinginteriorlotlines,orforthepurposeofcorrectionoferroras permittedinsection 10.02.069(d). (2)Nodedicationofright-of-wayoreasementsexceptfortheprovisionofutilitiesmay berequiredasaprerequisitetoapprovalofaplatrevisionsubmittedforthepurpose ofmoving an interiorlotline. (Ordinance98-08,sec.3.11,adopted4/21/98;Ordinance2001-21,sec.3.11,adopted9/17/01; 2006Code,ch. 12,sec. 3.11) Sec. 10.02.072Provisionof utilityservice Acity,cityofficials,town-ownedortown-operatedutility,orpublicutilitymaynotserve, connect,orprovidewater,sewer,electricity,gasorotherutilityserviceunlesstheentityholdsa certificateofauthorityapplicabletothelandtobeserved.Thisprohibitionappliestoanyofthe 10-33 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter10:Subdivision Regulation foregoingentitiesthateitherservesorfirstconnectswithsuchutilityservicesonorafter September1,1987.(Ordinance98-08,sec.3.12,adopted4/21/98;Ordinance2001-21,sec.3.12, adopted9/17/01;2006Code, ch. 12,sec. 3.12) Sec. 10.02.073Undergroundingof utilities (a)Generally.Inadditiontoallotherrequirementssetforthinotherapplicablecodesand regulations ofthetown,allsubdivisions andplatssubmitted pursuanttothis articleshall: (1)Requireandprovidethatallelectricutilitylinesandwiresthatwillbeoperatedat nominalvoltages,alltelephoneutilitylinesandwires,allcabletelevisionandother communicationorutilitylinesandwires,andallterminalsshallbeinstalled,placed andconstructedunderground.Cabletelevision,telephone,andelectrictransformer and primaryswitchinggearmay be pad mountedor placed underground;and (2)Containthewrittenapproval,affixedtothesubdivisionplat,asaconditionof approvalbythetowncouncilandtownplanningandzoningcommission,ofall electric,telephone,cabletelevisionandothercommunicationorutilitycompanies servingthetownandwhichwillprovideservicetotheproposedsubdivisionor development. (b)Waiver.Thetowncouncilmayauthorizeandpermitawaiverfromtheundergrounding requirementuponrecommendation bythe planning andzoning commission. (c)Charges.Nothinginthisarticleoranyotherordinanceofthetownshallprohibitorrestrict anyelectric,telephoneorotherutilityorcommunicationscompanyfromchargingtheowner, developerorsubdivideroforwithinasubdivisionforthedifferencebetweenthecostof constructingoverheadlinesandwiresandplacingthesameunderground,orfromchargingthe owner\[,\]developerorsubdivideroforwithinasubdivisionforextensionofitslinesandwires,in accordancewiththemethodsandproceduressetforthintherespectiveutility’sor communicationscompany’sapprovaltariff.Itshallbetheresponsibilityanddutyofanysuch owner,developerorsubdividerof,orwithinasubdivision,topayallsuchchargestoanysuch utilityorcommunicationscompany.Nosuchutilityorcommunicationscompanyshallbe requiredtobeginconstructionunlessanduntiltheowner,developerorsubdividerof,orwithina subdivision,hasmade arrangementssatisfactorytothe utility or communications companyforthe payment ofthechargesspecifiedinthissection. .Nothinginthisarticleshallinanywayprohibitor (d)Provisionoftemporaryutilityservice restrictanyutilitycompanyfromprovidingtemporaryutilityservice,providedthatsuch temporaryserviceshallbelimitedtotwelve(12)months,andshallbesubjecttoa$2,000.00fine foreachdayin excess ofthat. (e)Streetlighting.Nothinginthisarticleshallrestrictorprohibittheplacement,erection,or constructionofstreetlightingpolesorstandardsaboveground,providedalllinesandwiresused to providesuchlightingare placed underground. (f)Placementofequipment.Allelectric,telephone,andcable,utilitiesshallbeplacedinthe reareasementunlessotherwiseapprovedbytheplanningandzoningcommissionasapartofthe plattingprocess.Mechanicalequipment,transformers,andothervisibleinstallationswillnotbe permittedinthefrontyardsofanylots.Occasionallocationinthefrontyardareamaybe permittedforunusualconditionsifsaidlocationshavebeenindicatedon anapprovedpreliminary 10-34 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter10:Subdivision Regulation plat.Allsuchequipmentthatisinstalledabovegroundwillbelowprofileinnatureandwillnot exceedthirty(30)inchesinheight.Placementofsuch equipmentshallbesuchthatitislocatedas neartherearpropertylineaspossible.Switchgearwillbelocatedsuchthatitmaintainslow visibility butmay be placed convenientto andaccessiblefromthestreet. (g)Allabove-groundequipmentshallbescreenedfrompublicview,insuchamannerthatthe groundequipmentcannotbeseenfromapublicright-of-way.Saidscreeningshallbecompleted atthetime ofinstallationbythe utility company and/or developer. (Ordinance98-08,sec.3.13,adopted4/21/98;Ordinance2001-21,sec.3.13,adopted9/17/01; 2006Code,ch. 12,sec. 3.13) Secs. 10.02.074–10.02.100Reserved * Division 4.ImprovementsGenerally Sec. 10.02.101Responsibilityfor construction Allon-siteimprovementstobededicatedtothepublic,includingwaterandsewerlines,storm drainagefacilities,andstreetconstructionshallbeinstalledbythesubdivider.Thesubdivider shallberesponsiblefor100%oftheexpenseofallon-siteimprovements,whicharetobe dedicatedtothetownandtheMUD.(Ordinance98-08,sec.4.1,adopted4/21/98;Ordinance 2001-21,sec. 4.1,adopted9/17/01;2006Code, ch. 12,sec. 4.01) Sec. 10.02.102Priorapprovalof engineering designs Priortocommencementofconstructionofanyproposedutilitylines,drainage,orstreet improvements,thedevelopershallhavereceivedapprovaloftheengineeringplansordesignsby thetownengineer.Theengineeringdrawingsshallcontainthesealandsignatureofaregistered professionalengineerasrequiredbythelawsoftheStateofTexas.(Ordinance98-08,sec.4.2, adopted4/21/98;Ordinance 2001-21,sec. 4.2,adopted9/17/01;2006Code, ch. 12,sec. 4.02) Sec. 10.02.103Inspections ThetownortheMUD,asapplicable,shallissuenopermituntilthecompletionofallpublic dedicatedimprovementsandacceptanceofsuchimprovementsassociatedwiththesubdivision areapprovedbythetown.Thetownengineershallhavetheauthority,afterreviewingthe constructionofimprovements,toacceptandreleasepartsofthesubdivisionforbuildingpermits. Allconstructionwork,includingbutnotlimitedtostreetgrading,streetpaving,stormsewers, curband/orgutterwork,sanitarysewersorwatermainsperformedbythesubdivider,developer, ownerorcontractorshallbesubjecttoinspectionbytheproperauthoritiesofthetownorthe MUDandshallbeconstructedinaccordancewiththedesignstandardsforpaving,drainageand utilityimprovementsapprovedbythetowncouncilortheMUD,whereapplicable,andin accordancewithanyotherprovisionsofanyotherordinanceofthetownapplicablethereto. (Ordinance98-08,sec.4.3,adopted4/21/98;Ordinance2001-21,sec.4.3,adopted9/17/01;2006 Code, ch. 12,sec. 4.03) * Editor’snote– Assetoutinthe2006Code,articlesIVandVofchapter12(divisions4and5ofthis article)werebothtitled“Improvements.”Thetitleshavebeen revisedbytheeditor. 10-35 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter10:Subdivision Regulation Sec. 10.02.104As-builtplans PriortotheacceptanceofpublicimprovementsrelatedtoasubdivisionbythetownortheMUD, whereapplicable,theengineerforthesubdividerordevelopershallsubmittothetownorthe MUDacompletesetofdrawingsofthepaving,drainage,waterandsewerimprovements showingallchangesmadeintheplansduringconstructionandcontainingoneachsheetan“as- built”stampbearingthesignatureoftheengineerforthesubdividerordeveloperandthedate.In addition,onereproducibledrawingoftheutilityplansheets,containingthe“as-built” information,shallbesubmitted.(Ordinance98-08,sec.4.4,adopted4/21/98;Ordinance2001-21, sec. 4.4, adopted 9/17/01;2006Code,ch. 12,sec.4.04) Sec. 10.02.105Engineer’scertificate (a)Uponcompletionoftheconstructionofallpublicimprovements,acertificateshallbe provided,signedbythesubdivision’sregisteredengineer,thatanyandallimprovements constructedinthesubdivisionhavebeencompletedin accordancewiththeapprovedconstruction plans,andthatallmonumentsandlotmarkershavebeenproperlylocatedandplacedin accordancewiththis article as applicable. (b)Thetownshallverifythatallitemshavebeencompleted.Thetownoritsdesignated representativeoragentshallconductafinalinspectionoftheprojectorsubdivisionand,ifall workisfoundtobeacceptable,issuealetterofacceptance.Anyitemsofexceptionnotedinthe acceptanceshallbeimmediatelysatisfied.Acceptance ofpublicimprovementsofthissubdivision shallmeanthatthetitleto allimprovementsisvestedinthetownorrelevantMUD. (Ordinance98-08,sec.4.4,adopted4/21/98;Ordinance2001-21,sec.4.4,adopted9/17/01;2006 Code, ch. 12,sec. 4.05) Secs. 10.02.106–10.02.130Reserved * Division 5. SpecificationsforImprovements Sec. 10.02.131Generally (a)Conformitytothedesignstandards.Noplatorconstructionplansshallbeapprovedbythe planningandzoningcommissionortowncouncil,andnocompletedimprovementsshallbe acceptedbythetowncouncilunlesstheyconformtothesubdivisiondesignrequirementsand towndesignstandardsascontainedinthetown’s“SubdivisionRegulationsandDesignStandards forPaving,DrainageandUtilityImprovements,”whichareincorporatedhereinbyreferencefor allpurposes. .Thesubdivisionshallconformtothe (b)Conformitytothecomprehensivelanduseplan comprehensivelanduseplan and thepartsthereofasitexistsandas hereafter amended. (c)Reservestripsprohibited.Thereshallbenoreservestripsoflandexceptthosewhichare conveyed or dedicatedtothegovernment havingjurisdiction. * Editor’snote– Assetoutinthe2006Code,articlesIVandVofchapter12(divisions4and5ofthis article)werebothtitled“Improvements.”Thetitleshavebeen revisedbytheeditor. 10-36 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter10:Subdivision Regulation (d)Extensionoftownfacilities.Toproperlyserveasubdivision,itmaybenecessarytoextend existingutilitiesand/ordrainagefacilities.Whentheseextensionsorfacilitiesareconstructed outsidetheproposedsubdivision,theyarehereinreferredtoas“off-siteimprovements.”The subdividershallberequiredtoparticipatewithoff-siteimprovementsofsuchsizetoadequately servetheareabeingsubdivided. (Ordinance98-08,sec.5.1,adopted4/21/98;Ordinance2001-21,sec.5.1,adopted9/17/01;2006 Code, ch. 12,sec. 5.01) Sec. 10.02.132Blocks Blocklengthsshallnotexceedtwelvehundred(1,200)feetexceptalongprimarycollectors. Lengthsshall be measuredfromtheintersection ofthecenterlines ofstreets.Inthe case of cul-de- sacs,lengthsshallbemeasuredonstreetcenterlinefromtheintersectionofthestreettotheradius pointofthecul-de-sac.(Ordinance98-08,sec.5.2,adopted4/21/98;Ordinance2001-21,sec.5.2, adopted9/17/01;2006Code, ch. 12,sec. 5.02) Sec. 10.02.133Lots (a)Generally.Thelotdesignshouldprovideforlotsofadequatewidth,depthandshapeto provideopenarea,toeliminateovercrowding,andtobeappropriateforthelocationofthe subdivisionandforthetypeofdevelopmentandusecontemplated,andinaccordancewiththe adoptedcomprehensivezoningordinanceofthetownandallotherapplicablecodesand regulations. (b)Sidelotlines.Shallbesubstantiallyatrightanglestostraightstreetsandradialtocurved streetlines. (c)Extradepthandwidthincertaincases.Wherealotinaresidentialareabacksuptoelectric transmissionlines(69KVorhigher),anarterialstreet,orotherlandusewhichhasadepreciating effectontheresidentialuseoftheproperty,andwherenomarginalaccessstreetorotherstreetis providedattherearofsuchlot,additionaldepthmayberequiredbytheplanningandzoning commissionupondemonstrationofhardshipbasedupondocumentedengineeringstandardsand special conditions oftheproperty. (d)Lotsadjacenttoorinfloodplains.Subdivisionofpropertyinadesignatedfloodplainmust meettherequirementsoftheadoptedcodesofthetownregulatinglanduseanddevelopmentin thefloodplain.Wherefloodplainsarelocatedadjacenttoplattedlots,theproposedfinishfloor elevationshallbeindicatedonthelot onthefinalplat. (Ordinance98-08,sec.5.3,adopted4/21/98;Ordinance2001-21,sec.5.3,adopted9/17/01;2006 Code, ch. 12,sec. 5.03) Sec. 10.02.134Streets (a)Generally. (1)Streetsontowncomprehensivelanduseplanorthoroughfareplan.Wheneveratract tobesubdividedbordersonorembracesanypartofanystreetorparkwayso designatedonthetowncomprehensivelanduseplanorthoroughfareplan,suchpart ofsuchproposedpublicwayshallbeplattedbythesubdividerinthesamelocation 10-37 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter10:Subdivision Regulation andatthesamewidthasindicatedonthetowncomprehensivelanduseplanor thoroughfareplan.Allprimaryandsecondarycollectorstreetlocations,alignment, right-of-waywidth,pavementwidth,andcross-sectionshallbeinaccordancewith theadoptedcomprehensivelanduseplan,thetown’sadoptedsubdivision regulations, and allother applicableregulations. (2)Streetlayout.Adequatestreetsshallbeprovidedbythesubdividerandthe arrangement,character,extent,width,grade,andlocationofeachshallbeconsidered inrelationtoexistingandplannedstreets,topographicalconditions,publicsafetyand convenience,andintheirappropriaterelationshiptotheproposedusesoflandtobe servedbysuchstreets.Thestreetlayoutshallbedevisedforthemostadvantageous development oftheentireneighborhood. (3)Localstreets.Streetsshallbelaid outso astodiscouragetheir use bythroughtraffic. (4)Reservestripsprohibited.Thereshallbenoreservestripsprohibitingaccesstoland dedicatedorintendedto bededicatedto public use. (5)Streetnames.Namesofnewstreetsshallnotduplicateorcauseconfusionwiththe namesofexistingstreets,unlessthenewstreetsareacontinuationoforinalignment withexistingstreets,inwhich case names ofexistingstreetsshall be used. (6)Relationtoadjoiningstreetsystem.Wherenecessarytotheneighborhoodpattern, existingstreetsinadjoiningareasshallbecontinuedandshallbeatleastaswideas suchexistingstreets andinalignmenttherewith. (7)Projectionofstreets.Whereadjoiningareasarenotsubdivided,thearrangementof streetsinthesubdivisionshallmakeprovisionsnecessaryfortheproperprojectionof streetsintosuchunsubdivided area. (8)Streetlengths.Exceptforprimarycollectors,streetlengthswithoutanintersectionor turnaroundshallnotexceedtwelvehundred(1,200)feet.Lengthsshallbemeasured fromintersectionofthecenterlinesofstreets.Inthecaseofcul-de-sacs,lengthsshall bemeasuredonthecenterlinefromtheintersectionofthestreettotheradiuspointof thecul-de-sac. (9)Streetintersections.Streetintersectionsshallbeasnearlyatrightanglesas practicable,givingdueregardtoterrainandtopography,sightdistances,andsafety. Allmajorandminorcollectors,unlessotherwiseapprovedbytheplanningand zoning commission,shallintersectator nearninety(90) degree angles. (10)Streetjogs. Streetjogswith centerlineoffsets oflessthan one hundredfifty(150)feet shallbeprohibited.Streetsintersectingwithorextendingtomeetanexistingstreet shallbetiedtotheexistingstreetoncenterlinewithdistancesandanglestoshow relationships. (11)Halfstreets.Nohalfstreetswillbepermittedalongtheboundariesofproposed subdivisions. 10-38 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter10:Subdivision Regulation (12)Dead-endstreets.Permanentdead-endstreetsshallbeprohibitedunlessusedasshort stubstopermitfutureexpansion.Permanentdead-endstreetsshallnotexceedthe depthof one(1)lotortwohundredfifty(250)feet,whicheverisless. (13)Cul-de-sac.Acul-de-sacshallnotbemorethansixhundred(600)feetinlength measuredfromthestreet centerlineintersectionandtheradius pointofthe cul-de-sac. Theturnaroundshallhaveaminimumright-of-wayradiusoffifty(50)feetanda minimum drivingsurfaceradius offorty(40)feet. (14)Privatestreets.Privatestreetsshallonlybepermittedtobeconstructedwithinthe corporatelimitsofthetowniftheyareapprovedasapartofaPlannedDevelopment (PD)Districtandhaveestablishedahomeowners’associationforthemaintenanceof privatestreets,commonspaces,andcommonfacilities.Insuchcasesthestreetsshall beconstructedinaccordancewithallthedesignstandardsforstreetsandstorm drainageascontainedinthedesigndocumentsadoptedand/orusedasstandard engineering practicewithinthetown. (15)Residentialdriveways.Residentialdrivewaystoservegarages,porte-cocheresand/or storageareasshallnotbemorethantwenty-fourfeet(24')inwidth,measuredatthe propertyline.Adrivewayshallnotbeginlessthanfivefeet(5')fromthepointof tangencyofthecornerradiusofanintersection.Residentialdrivewaysshallnotbe constructedcloserthantenfeet(10')apartunlessapprovedbytheplanningand zoning administrator. (16)Commercialdriveways.Commercialdrivewaysshallnotexceedsixty-fivepercent (65%)ofthepropertyfrontage,andshallbeaminimumoftwenty-fourfeet(24')and amaximumofforty-fivefeet(45')inwidth,measuredatthepropertyline.Whenthe propertyfrontageisseventy-fivefeet(75')orgreater,thedrivewaymeasuredatthe propertylineshallnotbeginlessthantenfeet(10')fromthepropertycorner.When thepropertyfrontageislessthanseventy-fivefeet(75'),the drivewaymeasuredatthe propertylinemaybeginaminimumoffivefeet(5')fromthepropertycorner, providedthereisnotanexistingdrivewaywithinfifteenfeet(15')oftheproperty corneroftheadjacentproperty.Theradiusofalldrivewaysshallbeaminimumof tenfeet(10'),exceptininstanceswheretheedgeofthedrivewayislocatedlessthan tenfeet(10')fromthepropertycorner.Insuchcases,theminimumradiusshallbe fivefeet(5'). (17)Servicedrives.Fortownhouselotsthathaverearentrygarages,eachtownhouselot shallbeprovidedwithaservicedrive,privatealley,orpublicalleyabuttingtherear lotline.Suchservicedriveoralleyshallhaveaminimumright-of-waywidthof twenty-fivefeet(25'),aminimumpavedsurfacewidthoftwenty-twofeet(22'),and shallbedevelopedinaccordancewithtowndesignstandards.Servicedrivesand privatealleysshallnotexceedninehundredfeet(900')inlengthwithoutproviding 10-39 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter10:Subdivision Regulation accessatthemidsectionofthealleytoapublicstreet.Servicedrivesshallnotbe dedicatedtothetownandmaintenanceofsaidservicedrivesshallbethe responsibilityoftheowner,ownersorhomeowners’associationwithinthe subdivision. (18)Curbramps.CurbrampscomplyingwiththeAmericansWithDisabilitiesAct,as amendedshallbeprovidedatallintersections.Rampsshallbelocatedtoprovide adequateandreasonableaccessforthesafeandconvenientmovementofpersons withdisabilities,including but notlimitedtomovementinawheelchair. (19)Streetsigns.Withinthecorporatelimitsofthetownstreetsignsshallbefurnished andinstalledbythesubdividerordeveloperateachintersection.Inaddition,the developershallinstallallregulatory,warningandguidesigns,includingposts,as shownontheapprovedplansorasdirectedbythetownengineer.Examplesof regulatory,warning and guidesignsareasfollows: (A)Regulatorysignsshallinclude,butarenotlimitedtoSTOP,4-WAY,YIELD, KEEPRIGHT,andspeedlimitsigns.Allstopsignsandstreetsignsprovided insubdivisionsplattedafterMarch21,1995shallbeofthesizeanddimension and constructiontypeshowninthefollowingillustration. (B)Warningsignsshallinclude,butarenotlimitedtoDEADEND,NOOUTLET, DIVIDEDROAD, and PAVEMENTENDS. (C)Guidesignsshallinclude,butarenotlimitedtostreetnamesigns,DETOUR, directionarrow andadvance arrow. .Alldevelopmentsshallbeprovidedwithstreetlights,asshowninthe (20)Streetlights followingillustration.Streetlightsshallbeinstalledatthecostofthesubdividerand atnocosttothetown.Ingeneral,lightsshouldbelocatedonmetalpolesatstreet intersectionsandatintervalsnogreaterthanfourhundredfeet(400')apart. Streetlightsshouldbetheequivalentofonehundredseventy-five(175)wattmercury 10-40 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter10:Subdivision Regulation vaporfixturesonminorresidentialstreets.Allcollectorstreetsshallhavesodium vaporfixtureswithaminimumoftwohundredfifty(250)watts.Insomeinstances, greaterwattagemayberequiredbythetown.Thetownreservestherighttoinspect thestreetlighting construction. (21)Pavementwidthsandright-of-waywidths.Pavementwidthsshallbemeasuredfrom thefaceofthecurb.Theminimumwidthsofpavementandright-of-wayshall conformtotheadoptedcomprehensivelanduseplan,andpavementsectionsshall conformtothedesignstandardsforthetown. (22)Primarycollectorstreets.Alongallprimarycollectorstreets,thefollowingshall apply: (A)Whenasideorrearyardabutsorliesadjacenttotheright-of-wayofaprimary collectorstreet: (i)Exceptasprovidedinsubsection(ii)ofthissubsection(A),nobuilding orstructureshallbeconstructed,erectedorinstalledcloserthanfifteen (15)feettotheright-of-way; and (ii)Amasonrywallnotlessthansixfeet(6')inheightshallbeconstructed contiguoustotheright-of-way. (B)Withinthemedianareaofaprimarycollectorstreet,treesshallhaveafull- grownheightofatleastfifteenfeet(15')andshallbeplantedeveryfifteenfeet (15').Otherplantmaterialmay be approved bythetown. . (23)Responsibilityforinstallation (A)Internalstreets. (i)Thesubdividershallberesponsiblefortheconstructionofallstreets withinthesubdivisionattheirown expense. 10-41 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter10:Subdivision Regulation (ii)Thesubdividershall,attheirowncost,dedicatesuchright-of-way\[for\] streetsandconstructstreetsofsuchsizeasrequiredinsection10.02.071, Dedication, hereinso astoadequatelyservetheareabeingsubdivided. (B)Perimeterstreets.Wheretheproposedsubdivisionislocatedadjacenttoa substandardroadorstreetwithinthetownanditisdeemednotfeasibleto improvesaidroadorstreetatthetimeofdevelopmentofthesubdivision,the subdividerordevelopershallpaythetownafeeequaltoone-half(1/2)thecost ofimprovementsrequiredtomeettownstandards(including,butnotlimited to,excavation,subgradepreparation,paving,drainagefacilities,utility adjustmentsandengineering)anddedicatethenecessaryright-of-wayforsaid roadorstreetasaconditionprecedenttotheacceptanceofthesubdivision improvementsbythetownformaintenancepurposes.Nobuildingpermits shallbeissueduntilallfeeshavebeenpaid.Theestimateofthecostofsaid improvementshallbedeterminedbythetownengineerandmadeavailableto thesubdivider.Thefeesshallbeplacedbythetownintoastreetimprovement escrowfund,andshallbespecificallyreservedandusedfortheimprovement ofsaidroadorstreet.Whenathoroughfareisimprovedadjacenttothe subdivisionthereshallnotbeacurbandgutterassessmentleviedbythetown againstthepropertyforwhichthefeewascollected.Iftheimprovementtothe roadorstreetdoesnotoccurwithintwenty(20)yearsfromthedatethefeeis placedondepositwiththetown,thefee,includinganyinterestearnedthereon, shall bereturnedtotheproperty ownersofrecordatthattime. (Ordinance98-08,sec.5.4,adopted4/21/98;Ordinance2001-21,sec.5.4,adopted9/17/01;2006 Code, ch. 12,sec. 5.04) Sec. 10.02.135Sidewalks and extra-width paths (a)Guidelines.Sidewalksand/orextra-widthpaths,constructedinaccordancewiththedesign standardsofthetownandspecifications,shallberequiredinsubdivisionsordevelopments. Sidewalksand/orextra-widthpathsshallberequiredinconformancewiththecomprehensive landuseplanandasrequiredtotieintorecognizedpedestrianpathways.Thefollowing guidelinesshallapplygenerallyin determiningsidewalk and/or extra-widthpathslocations: (1)Locationofsidewalksand/orextra-widthpathsshallbedeterminedwithineach subdivisiononacase-by-casebasis,asdeemednecessarybytheplanningandzoning commission. . (b)Responsibilityforinstallation (1)Thedeveloper,aspartofthesubdivisionplatapproval,shallberesponsibleforthe constructionoftherequiredsidewalk and/orextra-width path. (2)Nofinalacceptanceorcertificateofoccupancywillbeissueduntilsuchsidewalk and/or extra-width pathhas been installed,in accordancewiththerequirements ofthe plat approval. (Ordinance98-08,sec.5.5,adopted4/21/98;Ordinance2001-21,sec.5.5,adopted9/17/01;2006 Code, ch. 12,sec. 5.05) 10-42 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter10:Subdivision Regulation Sec. 10.02.136Storm drainage Stormdrainageimprovementsshallcomplywithdesignrequirementsascontainedinthetown designstandards.(Ordinance98-08,sec.5.6,adopted4/21/98;Ordinance2001-21,sec.5.6, adopted9/17/01;2006Code, ch. 12,sec. 5.06) Sec. 10.02.137Water,sewer andfire (a)Generally.Thesubdividershalldedicate,attheirowncost,suchright-of-wayandconstruct suchwatermains,waterlines,firehydrants,sanitarysewers,anddrainageimprovementsofsuch asizeastoadequatelyservetheareabeingsubdivided,asdeterminedbythetownengineer and/orMUD.Allfacilitiesshall beconstructedin accordancewithtown designstandards. (b)Water. (1)Watersupplyanddistribution.Allsubdivisionsshallbeprovidedwithwatersupply andwaterdistributionsystemsapprovedbythetownengineerand/orMUDin accordancewithstandardsasrequiredbythetown engineer and/orMUD. (2)Firehydrants.Standardfirehydrantsshallbeinstalledaspartofthewater distributionsystemperspecificationofthestateboardofinsurance,departmentof publicsafety,departmentofpublicworks,andinaccordancewiththestandardsas required bythemunicipalutility district. (c)Wastewater.Allsubdivisionsshallbeprovidedwithanapprovedsewagedisposalsystem approvedbythetownengineerand/orMUDandinaccordancewithstandardsasrequiredbythe town engineerand/orMUD. (Ordinance98-08,sec.5.7,adopted4/21/98;Ordinance2001-21,sec.5.7,adopted9/17/01;2006 Code, ch. 12,sec. 5.07) Sec. 10.02.138Utility easements (a)Thelocationandwidthofsanitarysewersystem,water,stormsewer,electricalanchors,or othertownutility easementsshallbe determined bythetownengineer and/orMUD. (b)Whereeasementsarerequiredforuseotherthanpublicutilities,thelocationandwidth mustbeacceptabletotheprivateutilitycompanyconcernedandshallbeapprovedbythe planning and zoning commission. (c)Whereanypublicorprivateutilitylineisrequiredtobeadjustedinlocationorelevation, thedeveloperorsubdividershallcausesuchchangestobemadewiththeapprovalofthetown engineer and/orMUD. (d)Wheretheproposedsubdivisionadjoinsanunplattedproperty,andautilityeasementisto be dedicated on the adjacent property,the owner and/orlienholdershalljoininthe dedication of a full easement,whichshallbeshownonthe plat. (e)Normal curbexposureshall be requiredwhereutilityeasementsintersectstreets. 10-43 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter10:Subdivision Regulation (f)Intersectingutilityeasements. Wheretwoutilityeasementsintersectorturn at arightangle, acut-offorcornerclipofnotlessthan10feetfromthenormalintersectionofthepropertyor easementlineshall be providedalong each property oreasementline. (g)Water,sanitarysewerandstormsewer.Shallbeplacedwithinstreetright-of-way,unless approvedotherwiseatthetimeoffinalplatapproval.Whenawater,sanitarysewerorstorm sewerlinemustcrossanexistingstreet,thecrossingshallbemadebyboringortunnelingunder theexistingstreet.Theborepitshallbelocatedaminimumofthreefeet(3')backofcurb.The methodoftheboreshallbeapprovedbythetownengineer.Allotherutilitiesshallbeplacedin therear easements, unlessotherwise approved atthetime offinalplat approval. (Ordinance98-08,sec.5.8,adopted4/21/98;Ordinance2001-21,sec.5.8,adopted9/17/01;2006 Code, ch. 12,sec. 5.08) Sec. 10.02.139Monuments (a)Locationofmonuments.Monumentsshallbesetateachcornerofthesurveyboundaryof thesubdivision,andpermanentlotmarkersshallbeplacedateachlotcorner.Monumentsandlot markersshallbesetimmediatelyaftercompletionofutilityinstallationsandstreetconstruction, or asthetownengineermayrequire. (b)Monuments.Monumentsshallbemadeofanironrodthree-fourthsinch(3/4")indiameter andthreefeet(3')long,withacrossmarkedonthetop,securelysetinthegrounduntilitstopis flushwiththenaturalsurfaceoftheground.Ablockofconcretefourinches(4")squareorfive inches(5")indiameterandeighteeninches(18")deepshallbesetaroundtheupperend,flush withthetipoftherod.Where,duetotopographicalconditions,permanentstructures,orother conditions,theviewisobstructedbetweenanytwo(2)adjacentmonuments,intermediate monumentsshallbesosetastoassureaclearviewbetweenadjacentmonuments.Allsuch intermediatemonumentsshallbemarkedwithreinforcingironbarsone-quarter(1/4")inchin diameter bytwofeet(2')long driven nearlyflushwiththegroundor countersunkslightlyto avoid beingdisturbed.Thepermanentmonumentsshallbetiedintothetown’shorizontalandvertical controlsystem.The developershallincurthecostofsettingthemonumentsbutshallprovidedata tothetown engineerto physically placethemonuments. .Lotmarkersshallbeironpinsnolessthaneighteeninches(18")longnorless (c)Lotmarkers thanone-halfinch(1/2")indiametersetflushwiththegroundateverycorner,atallanglepoints, and at all pointsof curvesnot otherwise designated undersubsection(a)ofthissection.All points ofintersectionshallbereferencedin accordancewiththetown’s horizontal controlsystem. (d)Benchmarks.Allplatsshallprovidebenchmarkslocatedwithinthesubdivision.Said benchmarksshallclearlyreferenceanelevationinaccordancewithmeansealevel,shallprovide horizontalcontrolinaccordancewiththetown’scontrolsystem,andshallbetiedtoaknown point by dimensions. (Ordinance98-08,sec.5.9,adopted4/21/98;Ordinance2001-21,sec.5.9,adopted9/17/01;2006 Code, ch. 12,sec. 5.09) Sec. 10.02.140Naturaltree and groundcover Naturaltreeandgroundcovershallbepreservedwheneverpossible.Otherlandscapefeatures shallbecarefullyprotectedfromabuse,marring,ordamageduringconstruction.(Ordinance98- 10-44 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter10:Subdivision Regulation 08,sec.5.10,adopted4/21/98;Ordinance2001-21,sec.5.10,adopted9/17/01;2006Code,ch. 12,sec. 5.10) Secs. 10.02.141–10.02.170Reserved Division 6. Enforcement Sec. 10.02.171Generally Anypersonorentitycontestinganydisapprovaland/ortheinterpretationand/ortheapplicationof anyrule,standard,regulation,determination,requirementornecessitysetforthinthese regulationsshallhavetherighttohaveahearingbeforethetowncouncil.Suchappealshallbe filedinwritingwithinseven(7)daysoftheadversedeterminationinaccordancewiththe requirementsoftheseregulations.Thehearingshall be heldwithintwenty-four(24) days afterthe datethewrittenrequestisfiled.Decisionofthetowncouncilshallbefinal,andsuchfurther appealshallbeinaccordancewithappropriatelaw.(Ordinance98-08,sec.6.1,adopted4/21/98; Ordinance2001-21,sec. 6.1, adopted9/17/01; 2006 Code, ch.12,sec. 6.01) Sec. 10.02.172Penaltyfor violatorsofregulations (a)Exceptasprovidedinsubsection(b)ofthissection,anypersonviolatinganyofthe provisionsofthisarticleshallbedeemedguiltyofamisdemeanor,anduponconvictionthereof, shallbesubjecttoafinein asumnottoexceedtwothousand dollars($2,000.00)for eachoffense andaseparateoffenseshallbedeemedcommitteduponeachdayduringoronwhichaviolation occurs. (b)Anypersonviolatinganyprovisionofthisarticle,onrealpropertywhichislocatedwithin theextraterritorialjurisdiction(ETJ)ofthetownsubjecttotherequirementsofthisarticle,shall notbeguiltyofamisdemeanorasprovidedbysubsection(a)ofthissection.However,thetown mayinstituteanactioninthedistrictcourtofthecountywheretherealpropertyislocatedto enjointheviolationof anymunicipalordinancesorcodes applicableintheETJ. (Ordinance98-08,sec.6.2,adopted4/21/98;Ordinance2001-21,sec.6.2,adopted9/17/01;2006 Code, ch. 12,sec. 6.02) Sec. 10.02.173Townattorney’s authority Onbehalfofthetown,thetownattorney,whendirectedbythetowncouncil,shallinstitute appropriateactioninacourtofcompetentjurisdictiontoenforcetheprovisionsofthese regulationsorthestandardsreferredtohereinwithrespecttoanyviolationthereofwhichoccurs withinanyareasubjecttoallorpartoftheprovisionsoftheseregulationsthatislocatedwithin thetown orwithintheextraterritorialjurisdictionofthetown.(Ordinance 98-08,sec. 6.3, adopted 4/21/98;Ordinance 2001-21,sec.6.3, adopted9/17/01; 2006 Code, ch. 12, sec. 6.03) Sec. 10.02.174Waiverstosubdivision regulations (a)Thetowncouncilshallhavetheultimatepowertograntorrejectwaiverstothesubdivision regulationsuponreceiptofarecommendationfromtheplanningandzoningcommission.The towncouncilmayauthorizeawaiverfromtheseregulationswhen,initsopinion,unduehardship willresultfromrequiringstrictcompliance.Ingrantingawaiver,thetowncouncilshallprescribe onlyconditionsthatitdeemsnecessarytoordesirableinthepublicinterest,whichwill 10-45 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter10:Subdivision Regulation substantiallysecuretheobjectivesoftheseregulations.Inmakingthefindingshereinbelow required,thetowncouncilshalltakeintoaccountthenatureoftheproposeduseoftheland involved,existingusesoflandinthevicinity,thenumberofpersonswhowillresideorworkin theproposedsubdivision,andtheprobableeffectofsuchwaiverupontraffic conditions andupon thepublichealth,safety,convenienceandwelfareinthevicinity.Novarianceshallbegranted unlessthetown councilshallmakefindings based upon evidenceineachspecificcasethat: (1)Therearespecialcircumstancesorconditionsaffectingthelandinvolvedsuchthat thestrictapplicationoftheprovisionsoftheseregulationswoulddeprivethe applicantofthereasonableuseoftheland;and (2)Theconditionsuponwhichtherequestforvarianceisbasedareuniquetothe propertyforwhichthevarianceissoughtandarenotapplicablegenerallytoother property;and (3)Thewaiverisnecessaryforthepreservationandenjoymentofasubstantialproperty rightofthe applicant;and (4)Thegrantingofthewaiverwillnotbedetrimentaltothepublichealth,safetyor welfare,orinjurioustoother propertyinthearea; and (5)Thegrantingofthewaiverwillnothavetheeffectofpreventingtheorderly subdivisionofotherlandintheareainaccordancewiththeadoptedcomprehensive landuseplanandtheprovisions oftheseregulations. (b)Suchfindingsoftheplanningandzoningcommissionandthetowncouncil,togetherwith thespecificfactsuponwhichsuchfindingsarebased,shallbeincorporatedintotheofficial minutesofthetowncouncilmeetingatwhichsuchwaiverisgrantedordenied.Waiversmaybe grantedonlywheninharmonywiththegeneralpurposeandintentoftheadoptedcomprehensive landuseplanandtheseregulationssothatthepublichealth,safetyandwelfaremaybesecured andsubstantialjusticedone.Pecuniaryhardshipstandingaloneshallnotbedeemedtoconstitute unduehardship.Thetowncouncil determinationshallbefinal. (c)Anapplicationforwaivershallbesubmittedinwritingbytheapplicantatthetimewhen thepreliminaryplatorfinalplatisfiledforconsiderationbytheplanningandzoning commission.Theapplicationshallstatefullythegroundsfortheapplicationandallofthefacts reliedupon bythe applicant. (d)Theplanningandzoningcommissionshallrecommendthegrantordenialofawaiver basedupontheconsiderations outlinedinsubsection(a) ofthissection. (e)Theplanningandzoningcommission,intherecommendationofawaiverofthetown council,shallsubmittothemalettercontainingallthespecificfactsandpertinentdataupon whichsuch a waiverhas been based applyingthecriterialistedinsubsection(a) ofthissection. (Ordinance98-08,sec.6.4,adopted4/21/98;Ordinance2001-21,sec.6.4,adopted9/17/01;2006 Code, ch. 12,sec. 6.04) Secs. 10.02.175–10.02.200Reserved 10-46 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter10:Subdivision Regulation Division 7. Developer’sAgreement,FinancialAssurance and ConstructionContractsfor PublicImprovements Sec. 10.02.201Procedures (a)Contractrequired.Theownerofpropertyshallberequiredtoexecuteadeveloper’s agreementasaconditionofplatapprovalwhenevertheinstallationofcommunityfacilitiesor publicimprovementsisrequired.Adeveloper’sagreementshallbepreparedafterthefinal engineering plans and costestimates have been approved. (b)Approval of contract. (1)Theownerofpropertyshallberequiredtoexecuteadeveloper’sagreementasa conditionofplatapprovalwhenevertheinstallationofcommunityfacilitiesorpublic improvementsisrequired.Adeveloper’sagreementshallbepreparedafterthefinal engineering plans and costestimates have been approved. (2)Themayorshallreviewandsignthecontractonbehalfofthetownuponapprovalby thetown council. (3)Noconstructionworkshallbeginonthesubdivisionbeforethedeveloper’s agreementisapprovedandsignedbythemayor.Thisprovisionshallexcludethe moving of dirt,whenin conformancewithsection 10.02.251ofthiscode. (4)Thetownwilluseitsbestefforttoexpediteallnecessaryinstrumentsanddocuments withinthetown administration. (c)Changesincontract/scopeofproject.Anysubsequentchangesintheplansand specificationsoftheapprovedprojectwhichresultinanincreaseintheprojectscopeshall necessitateanamendmenttothedeveloper’sagreementandamendmentstoallrequiredfinancial assuranceinstruments.Anincreaseintheprojectscopeshallalsorequireanincreaseinthe inspectionfee,asauthorizedinsection10.02.203(a)below.Thedevelopershallbearthefullcost ofanyadditionalworkrequiredbythetownattorneyand/ortownengineerinrevisingand/or reviewingthereviseddocuments,andapprovalshallnotbegranteduntilsuchadditionalfeesare paid. (Ordinance98-08,sec.7.1,adopted4/21/98;Ordinance2001-21,sec.7.1,adopted9/17/01;2006 Code, ch. 12,sec. 7.01;Ordinance 2007-02,sec.II, adopted2/5/07) Sec. 10.02.202Performancebonds,paymentbonds,maintenancebondsandfinancial assurances (a)Performancebonds.Performancebonds,suretiesorirrevocablelettersofcreditonforms approvedbythetownattorneymeetingtherequirementsofchapter2253oftheTexas GovernmentCode,whereapplicable,shallberequiredforallpublicimprovementsorcommunity facilitiespriortotheexecutionofthedeveloper’sagreement,thefilingofthefinalplatand issuanceofanybuildingpermits.Bonds,irrevocablelettersofcredit,certificatesofdepositor cashdepositsshallbefor100%ofthevalue,asdeterminedbythetownengineer,ofthe 10-47 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter10:Subdivision Regulation constructioncostsofallpublicimprovementsandcommunityfacilitiestobeconstructedbythe developer. (1)Acashdepositmaybemadewiththetowninlieuoftheperformancebond.Thecash depositshallbeheldbythetowninaregularinsuredsavingsaccountandshall accrueinterestatthethen-currentavailableregularsavingsaccountrateofinterest. Interestshallaccrueintheaccounttothebenefitofthedeveloperandshallbe returnedtothedeveloperwiththecashdeposituponsatisfactorycompletionofthe facilitiesandacceptance bythetown. (2)Acertificateofdepositissuedbyanyfinancialinstitution,whichisinsuredbythe FederalDepositInsuranceCorporationorFederalSavingsandLoanInsurance Corporation,maybesubmittedbythedeveloperinlieuoftheperformancebond. Suchcertificateofdepositshallbeheldinthetowndepository.Whenthisoptionis exercised,thedevelopershallexecutefourcopiesofaletter(approvedbythetown) assigningthedeposittothetownandprovidingforthetowntowithdrawthedeposit ifnecessarytocompleteconstruction.Suchletterofassignmentmustbeacceptedin writingbythefinancialinstitution.Uponsatisfactorycompletionofthefacilitiesfor whichthedepositismadeassecurity,thetownshallreassignthedeposittothe developer,including accruedinterestordividendsthereon. (3)Aletterofcreditmaybesubmittedinlieuoftheperformancebond.Whentheoption isexercisedtoprovideanirrevocableletterofcreditfromafinancialinstitution,the form ofthelettershallbeapproved bythetownattorney. (b)Paymentbonds.Thedevelopershallprovideamaterialandlaborpaymentbondonaform approvedbythetownattorneymeetingtherequirementsofchapter2253oftheTexas GovernmentCodeinthe amount of one hundred percent(100%)ofthecontractprice. (c)Maintenancebonds.Thedevelopershallprovideamaintenancebondonaformapproved bythetownattorneyguaranteeingandagreeingtopayanynecessarymaintenanceforaperiodof two(2)yearsinanamountequalto100percent(100%)ofthevalueoftheconstructioncostsof allfacilitiestobeconstructedbythedeveloper.Thedevelopermaysubmitany oftheotherforms offinancialguaranteedescribedinsubsection(a)(1),(2),or(3)ofthissectioninlieuofproviding themaintenancebond;providing,however,thatthesameconditionsshallprevailasunder subsection(a)(1),(2),or(3)ofthissectionwhencertificatesofdeposit,irrevocablelettersof creditorcashdepositsareusedinsteadofsurety company bonds. (d)Financialassurances.Thedevelopershallfurnishandmaintainatalltimespriortothe town’sfinalacceptanceofthepublicimprovementsandcommunityfacilities,anowner’s protectiveliabilityinsurancepolicynamingthetownasadditionalinsuredforpropertydamage andbodilyinjury.Coverageshallbeonan“occurrence”basisandshallbeissuedwitha combinedbodilyinjuryandpropertydamageminimumlimitof$600,000.00peroccurrenceand $1,000,000.00 aggregate.Thetownshallbe named asan additionalinsuredonthat policy. (e)Approvedforms.Allfinancialassuranceprovidedunderthissectionshallbesubmittedon aformapprovedbythetownattorney.Eachfinancialassurancesubmittedbyadeveloperona formotherthantheonewhichhasbeenpreviouslyapprovedbythetownas“acceptable”shallbe submittedtothetownattorney atthe developer’sexpense. 10-48 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter10:Subdivision Regulation (f)Thirdpartyassurances.Asanalternativemeansforcompliancewiththerequirements containedinsubsections(a),(b),and(c)ofthissection,thedevelopermaysubmittothetown financialassurancesforperformance,paymentandmaintenancefromasinglegeneralcontractor fortheproject,providedthatsuchassurancesmeetallotherrequirementsofthisarticleandname thetown as dual obligee. (Ordinance98-08,sec.7.1,adopted4/21/98;Ordinance2001-21,sec.7.1,adopted9/17/01; Ordinance2003-04,sec.II, adopted3/3/03;2006Code, ch. 12,sec.7.02) Sec. 10.02.203Inspections and approval of publicimprovements (a)Thetowncouncilshallestablishfeesfortheinspectionofpublicimprovementsaspartof thetown’sadoptedfeeschedule.Nopersonshallbegrantednoticetoproceedtoconstruct, reconstruct,cutorrepairanystreet,drainageorsanitarysewerfacilitywithoutpayingthefeesfor theinspectionofsuchwork. (b)Thedeveloper’scontractorshallgiveatleasttwenty-four(24)hours’noticeinwritingto thetownofintenttocommenceactualconstructionofthefacilitiesinorderforinspection personneltobemade available. (c)Thedevelopershalldelayconnectionofbuildingstoservicelines ofsewerandwatermains untilsuchsewerandwatermainsandservicelineshavebeencompletedandacceptedbythe town. (d)Itshallbethedutyofthedevelopertonotifyallcontractorsandsubcontractorsworkingon theprojectthatalloftheirworkissubjecttoinspectionbythetowninspectoratanytime. Certification ofmaterialsbeing usedmay be requiredbythetowninspector. (e)Laboratorytestsrequiredbythetowninspectorshallbeperformedbyapproved independenttestinglaboratoriesandwillbeatthediscretionofthetowninspector.Approved laboratoriesarelaboratoriesthataremembersoftheAmericanCouncilofIndependent Laboratoriesandshallcomplywithstandardrecommendedpracticeforinspectionandtesting agenciesfor concrete,steel,and bituminousmaterialsasusedin construction,ASTMDesignation E329.All costsforlaboratorytestsshall be borne bythe developeror his/hercontractor. (f)Shouldanypointnotbecoveredintheplans,ordeveloper’sagreement,thedevelopershall berequiredto contactthetown engineerfor a determinationastothetown’srequirements. (g)Anywork,whichintheopinionofthetowninspectordoesnotmeetthetownrequirements or has not had propertowninspection,shall be corrected.Theinspectorshall notifythe contractor anddeveloperinwritingofthedeficiencies.Thedevelopershallberequiredtoceaseall operationsuntilthedefecthasbeencorrectedandalltownrequirementshavebeenmetand properinspectionsconducted. (Ordinance98-08,sec.7.3,adopted4/21/98;Ordinance2001-21,sec.7.3,adopted9/17/01;2006 Code, ch. 12,sec. 7.03) Sec. 10.02.204Deferralorwaiverofrequiredimprovements (a)Theplanningandzoningcommissionmayrecommendandthetowncouncilmaydefer, reduce,orwaiveatthetimeofplatapproval,subjecttoappropriateconditions,theprovisionof 10-49 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter10:Subdivision Regulation anyorallsuchimprovementsas,initsjudgment,arenotnecessarilyintheinterestofthepublic health,safety, and generalwelfare. (b)Wheneveritisdeemednecessarybytheplanningandzoningcommissionandtowncouncil todefertheconstructionofanyimprovementsrequiredhereinbecauseofincompatiblegrades, futureplanning,inadequateorlackofconnectingfacilities,orforotherreasons,thedeveloper shall pay his/her proportionateshare ofthe costs ofthefutureimprovements priorto approval and recordingofthefinalplat.Inlieuofacashpayment,thedevelopermayuseoneoftheother improvementguaranteessetforthinthisarticle. (Ordinance98-08,sec.7.4,adopted4/21/98;Ordinance2001-21,sec.7.4,adopted9/17/01;2006 Code, ch. 12,sec. 7.04) Sec. 10.02.205Generalconstruction requirements Priortoinitiating any constructionwork,the contractor and allsubcontractorsshall conduct a pre- constructionconferencewiththetown,townengineer,towninspectorandallaffectedfranchised utilitiesandotherappropriatepartiesdeemednecessarybythetown.Priortotheconference,the contractorshallprovideaproposedconstructionsequenceandscheduleandatrafficsafetyplan, ifrequired,forreviewandapprovalbythetownengineer.(Ordinance98-08,sec.7.5,adopted 4/21/98;Ordinance 2001-21,sec.7.5, adopted9/17/01; 2006 Code, ch. 12, sec. 7.05) Sec. 10.02.206Approvalofwork (a)Allworkperformedinconstruction,reconstruction,cuttingandrepairingofstreets,storm sewerandother publicimprovementsshallbesubjecttotheapproval ofthetownengineer,whose decisionshall befinal. (b)Thetownshallnotreleasetheobligationsofanyfinancialassurance,including performancebonds,untiltheimprovementshavebeenapprovedandacceptedbythetown pursuanttotheactionofthetowncouncil.Thetownshallholdthedeveloperresponsiblefor completion oftheproject. (Ordinance98-08,sec.7.6,adopted4/21/98;Ordinance2001-21,sec.7.6,adopted9/17/01;2006 Code, ch. 12,sec. 7.06) Sec. 10.02.207Ownership andmaintenanceofcompleted publicfacilities Uponacceptanceofcompletedconstruction,allstreetimprovementsincludingconstructionof streets,alleys,thoroughfares,curbs,gutters,sidewalks,stormsewers,anddrainagechannels withindedicatedrights-of-waysandeasementsshallbeandremainthepropertyofthetown.The developershallberesponsibleformaintenanceofthecompletedpublicimprovementforatwo (2)yearperiod,followingacceptancebythetown.Afterexpirationofthetwo(2)year maintenanceperiod,theimprovementsshallbemaintainedbythetown.(Ordinance98-08,sec. 7.7, adopted4/21/98;Ordinance2001-21,sec. 7.7,adopted9/17/01; 2006 Code,ch. 12, sec. 7.07) Sec. 10.02.208Refundtodeveloperfromfuture connectiontosanitarysewersystem (a)Application.Uponapplicationandapprovalbythetowncouncil,adeveloperthatis requiredtoextendasanitarysewercollectionlinepastundevelopedpropertytoreachhis/her developmentmayreceive a refundfrom any future developerthat connectstosuchlinewithinten 10-50 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter10:Subdivision Regulation (10)yearsoftheinitialconstruction.Theapplicationshallidentifythedeveloperwhoisto receivetherefundandprovideanaddresswheresuchrefundmaybeforwarded.Developershall berequiredtoupdateaddressinformationwithinthirty(30)daysofeachchangeofthat information.Thedeveloperiseligibleforrefundsequalto,butnotgreaterthan,onehundred percent(100%)ofhisparticipationinthesanitarysewermainforaperiodoften(10)yearsafter completion ofconstruction. (b)Determinationandapplicationofconnectionfees.Thetownengineerwilldevelopalinear front-footcostfortheconstructionofthesanitarysewermain.Anyfuturesubdivisionorplatthat frontsalongtheaffectedsanitarysewermainshallberequiredtopaythecalculatedfront-foot costtothetownasaconditionofplatapproval.Thetownshallthennotifytheoriginaldeveloper oftheavailabilityoftherefund.Ifthefundssubjecttorefundremainuncollectedbythe developertowhomtheyaredueformorethanoneyearafternotification,thefundsshallbecome theproperty ofthetown. (c)Records.Thepublicworksdirectororhis/herdesigneeshallmaintainarecordofthe project,front-footbasisdeterminedbytownengineer,refundlimit,dateconstructionwas completed,limitsuponwhichfront-footfeemaybecollected,andthenameofthedeveloper entitledtorefund. (Ordinance98-08,sec.7.8,adopted4/21/98;Ordinance2001-21,sec.7.8,adopted9/17/01;2006 Code, ch. 12,sec. 7.08) Secs. 10.02.209–10.02.240Reserved Division 8. TreePreservation and Removal Sec. 10.02.241Definitions Buildablearea.Thatportionofbuildingsiteexclusiveoftherequiredyardareasonwhicha structureorbuildingimprovementmaybeerectedandincludingtheactualstructure,pool,and other construction asshown on a siteplan,excludingdriveways and parkinglots. Canopy.Anyhighcoveringlimbsand/orleaveshangingoverorcreatingshelterunderthetree’s foliage. Crown.Thetop, upper, orhighestportion ofatree,includingtheleavesandliving branches. Developedproperty. Propertythathasbeenplatted. Developer.Anyindividual,partnership,firm,association,jointventure,organization, corporation, builder,construction company orgovernmental entity. Dripline.Thearea directlyunderthecanopy orshelterareacreated bythecanopy. EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA).TheUnitedStatesEnvironmentalProtectionAgency, or any duly authorizedofficial ofsuch agency. FHA. FederalHousingAdministration. Historictree. Shall havethemeaning assignedinsection 10.02.247 ofthisdivision. 10-51 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter10:Subdivision Regulation Land-disturbingactivity.Anyactivity,includingbutnotlimitedto,excavation,planting,tilling, grading,digging,cutting,scraping,orexcavatingofsoil,placementoffillmaterials,paving, construction,substantialremovalofvegetation,oranyactivitywhichbaressoilorrockor involvesthediversionorpipingofanynaturalorman-madewatercourse,whichdisturbsthe naturalorimprovedvegetativegroundcoversoastoexposesoiltotheerosiveforcesofrain, stormwaterrunofforwind.Allinstallationsandmaintenanceoffranchiseutilities,suchas telephone,gas,electric,etc.,shallbe consideredland-disturbing activities. Majestictree. Shall havethemeaning assignedinsection 10.02.247 ofthisdivision. Originalconstruction.Initial construction. Person.Anindividual,corporation,firm,partnership,association,company,jointventure, organizationorotherlegalentity,otherthanthetown,theMunicipalUtilityDistrict1orthe MunicipalUtilityDistrict2. Planning and zoning commission.Theplanningandzoningcommissionofthetown,asappointed bythetowncouncil. Protectedtree.Shall havethemeaning assignedinsection 10.02.245ofthis division. Soilcreep.Theslow,downslopemovementofsoilundertheinfluenceofgravity,frostheave, thermalexpansion, andcontractionofthesurface. Specimentree.Shallhavethemeaning assignedinsection 10.02.246ofthis division. TexasCommissiononEnvironmentalQuality(TCEQ).TheTexasCommissiononEnvironmental Quality, or any duly authorized officialofsuch agency. Town.TheTownofTrophyClub,Texas. Townmanager.Thetownmanager ofTrophyClubor authorizeddesignee. (Ordinance2002-40,sec.II,adopted12/2/02;Ordinance2005-11,sec.II,adopted5/2/05; Ordinance2006-40,sec.II,adopted10/2/06;2006Code,ch.12,sec.8.01;Ordinance2009-04, sec.II, adopted2/16/09) Sec. 10.02.242Parks and recreation boardtoserve astree board (a)Roleofparksandrecreationboard.Theparksandrecreationboardshallserveasthetree boardforthetown(the “board”). (b)Duties andresponsibilities.Itshall betheresponsibility ofthe boardto: (1)Determinecashvalueforatreereplacement; (2)Designate protected,specimen, historical,andmajestictrees, asdefinedherein; (3)Develop andapprovetreelists; 10-52 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter10:Subdivision Regulation (4)Inform and developaninformationaltreepamphlet; (5)Hear appeals; (6)Annuallydevelopawrittenplan,inconjunctionwiththetownmanagerorhis designeeforthecare,preservation,trimming,planting,replanting,removal,or dispositionoftreesandshrubsinpublicways,streets,alleys,andparks.Suchplan willbepresentedannuallytothetowncouncilanduponacceptanceandapproval, shallconstitutetheofficialcomprehensivetreeplanforthetown.Thetownmanager or his designeeshallbe chargedwithcarrying outtheplan; and (7)EnsuretheTreeCityUSA applicationforrecertificationissubmitted annually. (Ordinance2002-40,sec.II,adopted12/2/02;Ordinance2005-11,sec.II,adopted5/2/05; Ordinance2006-40,sec.II,adopted10/2/06;2006Code,ch.12,sec.8.02;Ordinance2009-04, sec.II, adopted2/16/09;Ordinance 2011-06,sec. 2.01, adopted3/21/11) Sec. 10.02.243Tree preservation (a)Intent.Theremovalorreplantingofanyprotectedtrees(specifically,protected,specimen, majesticorhistorictrees,asdefinedinthisdivision)requiresatreeremovalpermitoratree replanting permit,asthecasemay be, in accordancewiththeterms and provisions hereof. (b)Applicability.Thepurposeofthisdivisionistoregulateundevelopedandvacantreal propertyinaccordancewiththeregulationscontained hereinbothpriortoandduringtheplatting, subdivisionanddevelopmentofproperty,includingbutnotlimitedtogradingoranyother constructionactivity.Thetermsandprovisionsofthisdivisionshallapplytoallrealproperty withinthetown’scorporatelimitswhichmeets one ormore ofthefollowing criteria: (1)Allvacantorundevelopedrealpropertypriortoandduringtheplatting,subdivision anddevelopmentofproperty,includingbutnotlimitedtograding,anyother constructionactivityontheproperty,orpreparationofthepropertyforany constructionactivitythereon; (2)Allplattedrealpropertywhichisreplatted,resubdividedorforwhichadditional subdivisionoccurs; (3)Theyardareasofalldevelopedproperty,excludingdevelopedsingle-familyand two-familyresidentialproperty.Itisprovided,however,thatwhereabuildinglotor siteisoneacreorlargerinsize,thennoprotected,specimen,majesticorhistoric treesshallberemovedfromthebuildableareaofthelotorsitebeforetheissuanceof a building permitrelatingtothelot orsite. (4)Exemptions. (A)Thetermsandprovisionsofthisdivisionshallnotapplytodevelopedsingle- family and two-familyresidential property. 10-53 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter10:Subdivision Regulation (B)Localtaxingauthorities,constructingorimprovingpublicgroundsand/or buildings,shall beexemptfromtherequirementssetforthinthis division. Thetermsandprovisionsofthisdivisionshallnotapplytodevelopedsingle-familyandtwo- familyresidentialproperty. (c)Exceptions.Underthefollowing circumstances, atreeremoval permitisnotrequired: (1)Intheeventthatanyprotected,specimen,majesticorhistorictreeshallbe determinedtobeinahazardousordangerousconditionsoastoendangerthepublic health,welfareorsafety,andrequireimmediateremovalwithoutdelay,authorization forremovalmaybegivenbythetownmanagerorhisdesigneeupontherequestof theownerofthepropertyuponwhichthetreeislocated,andsuchprotected, specimen,majesticorhistorictreemaythenberemovedwithoutobtainingawritten permit asrequired bythisdivision. (2)Duringtheperiodofanemergency,suchasatornado,storm,floodorotheractof God,therequirementsofthisdivisionmaybewaivedasdeemednecessarybythe townmanager orhisdesignee. (3)Utilitycompaniesfranchisedorotherwiseauthorizedtoprovideutilityservicemay removeprotected,specimen,majesticorhistorictreesthatendangerpublicsafety and welfarebyinterferingwithutilityservice,exceptwheresuchtreesareonowner- occupiedpropertiesdevelopedforsingle-familyortwo-familyuse,removalofsuch treesshall be atthe optionofthe property owner(s). (4)Themowing,clearingandgrubbingofbrushlocatedwithinorunderthedriplinesof protected,specimen,majesticorhistorictreesshallbeallowed,providedsuch mowing,clearingorgrubbingisaccomplishedbyhandorbymanuallyoperated mowers.Theuseofbulldozers,loadersorotherconstructionorearth-moving equipmentforthis purposeshall not beallowed. (5)Forpublicrecreationalpropertyoruses,suchaspublicgolfcoursesandbaseball, soccer,footballorsimilarpublicathleticfacilities,andpublicworksprojectssuchas waterorwastewatertreatmentplants,pumpstations,storagetanks,andpublicstreets anddrainageimprovements,thebuildableareaofthepropertyshallincludethat portionofthepropertynecessaryfortheconstructionofsuchrecreationalandpublic worksimprovements,includingsufficientadjacentareatoallowthenormaloperation of construction equipment. (6)Thetermsandprovisionsofthisdivisionshallnotapplytoalotofrecord,adeedfor whichwasrecordedintheofficeofthecountyclerkpriortothepassageofthis division,ortoanydevelopment,subdivisionorresubdivisionforwhichacompleted applicationforapprovalhasbeenfiledwiththetownorforwhichaplathasbeen approvedbytheplanningandzoningcommissionand/orthetowncouncilandfiled intheplatrecords ofthe county priortotheeffective dateofthis division. 10-54 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter10:Subdivision Regulation (7)Alleasementsandrights-of-wayincludedonarecordplatapprovedbythetownand filedintheplatrecords ofthe county. (Ordinance2002-40,sec.II,adopted12/2/02;Ordinance2005-11,sec.II,adopted5/2/05; Ordinance2006-20,sec.II,adopted7/10/06;Ordinance2006-40,sec.II,adopted10/2/06;2006 Code, ch. 12,sec. 8.03;Ordinance 2009-04,sec.II, adopted2/16/09) Sec. 10.02.244Informationassistance (a)Infurtheranceofthepurposeandprovisionshereof,theboardshalldevelopandmake availabletopersonsmakingapplicationforeithertreeremovalpermitsortreereplantingpermits, andmakeavailabletothegeneralpublicaninformationalpamphletidentifyingappropriateand usefulfacts,guidelinesandhow-toinformationrelativetothepreservation,protectionand replanting oftrees. (b)Thetownmanagerorhisdesigneeshallalsodevelop,maintainandmakeavailableto applicantsfortreeremovalpermitsortreereplantingpermitsandtothegeneralpublic,atree speciesreferencebooktoprovidemoredetailedinformationconcerningtreecareingeneraland thecharacteristics,soilandgrowthrequirementsandothertraitsofspecifictreespeciesidentified onthetown’sprotectedtreelistand approvedtreeplanting and replacementlist. (c)AcurrenteditionoftheTexasAssociationofNurserymenGradesandStandards,as applicable,tothetreespeciesonthetown’sprotectedtreelistandapprovedtreeplantingand replacementlist,shallbemaintainedbythetownmanagerorhisdesigneeandmadeavailableto applicantsforbuildingpermits,treeremovalpermitsortreereplantingpermitsandtothegeneral public,asonlythosetreesmeetingandplantedorreplantedinaccordancewiththeapplicable TexasAssociationofNurserymenGradesandStandardsshallsatisfythetreeplanting,replanting and/orreplacementstandards andrequirements contained herein. (Ordinance2002-40,sec.II,adopted12/2/02;Ordinance2005-11,sec.II,adopted5/2/05; Ordinance2006-40,sec.II,adopted10/2/06;2006Code,ch.12,sec.8.04;Ordinance2009-04, sec.II, adopted2/16/09;Ordinance 2011-06,sec. 2.02, adopted3/21/11) Sec. 10.02.245Protectedtrees (a)Designationofprotectedtrees.A“protectedtree”shallbeanyexistinglivingtreeofa speciesortypelistedonthetown’sprotectedtreelistandthathasorpossesseseachofthe following characteristicsor criteria: (1)Asingletrunkofsixinches(6")incaliperwidthorgreater,measuredatonefoot(1') abovenaturalgradelevel,andatleasteightfeet(8')high;oramulti-trunkhavinga totalcaliperwidthofeightinches(8"),measuredbycombiningthecaliperwidthof thelargeststemorbranchwithone-half(1/2)thecaliperwidthofeachadditional stemorbranch,allmeasuredatonefoot(1')abovenaturalgradelevel,andatleast twelvefeet(12') high; and (2)Locatedoutsideofapublicstreet,alley,right-of-way,utilityeasement,drainage easement,fenceeasement,pedestrianaccesseasement,orotherpublicright-of-way oreasement;orthebuildableareaofabuildinglotorsite,asincludedonarecord platapprovedbythetowncouncilandfiledintheplatrecordsofthecounty;orthe buildableareaofabuildinglotorsite,asincludedonabuildingpermitsiteplan 10-55 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter10:Subdivision Regulation approvedbythetown.Forthepurposesofanydevelopmentofabuildinglotorsite one(1)acreinareaorlarger,“buildablearea”shallmeanallthatportionofthe buildinglotorsiteinclusiveofthefootprintofthebuilding(s)andprojectedtenfeet (10')fromtheoutsideofthebuildingfootprint.Forthepurposesofanydevelopment ofabuildinglot orsitelessthanone(1)acreinarea,“buildablearea”shallmeanthat portionofthe buildinglotorsite notwithintherequiredfrontyard,sideyard and rear yardareas.Forthepurposesofissuingbuildingpermits,“buildablearea”shallalso meanthoseareasonabuildinglotorsite,asshownontherequiredsiteplan, necessaryfortheconstructionofsuchotherimprovementsaspools,tenniscourts and accessorybuildings,excludingdrivewaysandparkinglotsandincludingsufficient adjacent areatoallowforthe normal operation of constructionequipment. (b)Exception.Aprotectedtreeshallnotincludeanylivingtreethataregisteredarboristor landscapearchitectcertifiesinwritingisinjured, dying,diseasedorinfestedwith harmfulinsects; thatisindangeroffalling,interfereswithutilityserviceorcreatesunsafevisionclearance;in any mannercreates ahazardousordangerousconditionso astoendangerthepublichealth,welfareor safety;orthatisidentifiedonapprovedconstructionplansasnecessarytoberemovedtocomply withEPAorTCEQstormwater permittingrequirements or FHAlotgrading plans. (c)Approvedtreelist. (1)Generally.Thetreespecieslistscontainedhereinhavebeendevelopedandwillbe periodicallyupdatedbytheboardandshallbemaintainedasguidesforthe identificationandselectionoftreespeciesthatmeetthevariousstandardsand requirementsofthisdivision.Treesincludedonthesetreespecieslistswereselected onthebasisofoneormoreofthefollowingcriteriaorfactors:hardiness,resistance todisease,suitabilityrelativetolocalclimateandsoilconditions,adaptabilityfor transplantation,longevity,andtovariouslandscapeconditions,resistancetodrought, aestheticqualities,shadeprovision,windbreak provision, andscreening qualities. .Onlythosetreespeciesfoundonthefollowinglistshallbesubject (2)Protectedtreelist tothe preservation,protection andreplantingrequirementsofthis division. ProtectedTreeList AmericanElm(Ulmus americana) AustrianPine(Pinus nigra, Pinusnigra caramanica,Pinus nigra nigra) BaldCypress(Taxodium distichum) Black Walnut(Juglans nigra) BlackjackOak(Quercusmarilandica) BurOak(Quercusmacrocarpa) CarolinaBuckthorn(Rhamnus caroliniana) CedarElm(Ulmus crassifolia) Chinese Pistache(Pistachia chinensis) ChinkapinOak(Quercusmuehlenbergii) Chittamwood(Bumelialanguinosa) Common PersimmonDiospyrosvirginiana) Eldarica Pine(Pinuseldarica) 10-56 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter10:Subdivision Regulation EscarpmentLiveOak(Quercusfusiformis) JapaneseBlack Pine(Pinusthunbergii) LacebarkElm(Ulmus parvifolia) Magnolia(Magnoliagrandiflora) MexicanPlum(Prunusmexicana) Pecans and Hickories(Caryaspecies) PossumHaw(Ilex deciduas) PostOak(Quercusstellata) Redbuds(Cercisspecies) SawtoothOak(Quercusacutissima) ShumardOak(Quercusshumardi) SlipperyElm(Ulmusrubra) SouthernLiveOak(Quercusvirginiana) SweetGum(Liquidambarstyraciflua) TexasBuckeye(Aesculusglabrav. arguta) TexasRedOak(Quercustexana) WaterOak(Quercusnigra) Western Soapberry(Sapindusdrummondii) WingedElm(Ulmus alata) YauponHolly(Ilexvomitoria) (d)Replantingofprotectedtrees.Noperson,directlyorindirectly,shallreplant,relocate, transferormovefromonelocationtoanotheranyprotectedtreeonanyrealpropertywithinthe townwithoutfirst obtaining a treereplanting permit. (e)Replantingstandards.Onlythosetreesmeetingandreplantedinaccordancewiththe applicableTexasAssociationofNurserymenGradesandStandardsshallsatisfythetree replantingrequirements containedherein. (f)Penaltyforunauthorizedreplantingofprotectedtrees.Anypersonreplanting,relocating, transferringormovingfromonelocationtoanotheranyprotectedtreesonanyrealproperty withinthetownwithoutfirstobtainingatreereplantingpermit,shallbedeemedguiltyofa misdemeanorand,uponconvictionthereof,shallbepunishedasprovidedinsection10.02.248(e) below. (Ordinance2002-40,sec.II,adopted12/2/02;Ordinance2005-11,sec.II,adopted5/2/05; Ordinance2006-40,sec.II,adopted10/2/06;2006Code,ch.12,sec.8.05;Ordinance2009-04, sec.II, adopted2/16/09;Ordinance 2011-06,sec. 2.02, adopted3/21/11) Sec. 10.02.246Specimentrees (a)Designationofspecimentrees.Specimentreesshallbedesignatedaccordingtothe following provisions: (1)Exceptasspecifiedbelow,anytreelistedonthetown’sprotectedtreelistandthe caliperofwhichiswithinfiftypercent(50%)ofthecaliperwidthorcircumference (measuredatonefoot(1')abovegroundlevel)ofthesamesuchtreeaslistedinthe mostcurrenteditionoftheBigTreeRegistry,asamended,publishedbytheTexas ForestService,shallbeconsidereda“specimentree.”Acopyofsuchregistryshall beavailableforreviewintheparksdepartment.Onagoing-forwardbasis(aslandis 10-57 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter10:Subdivision Regulation platted),alistingandmapofalldesignatedspecimentreesshallbemaintainedand updatedbythetownmanagerorhisdesigneeandmadeavailabletothepublicupon request.Inadditiontotheprovisionsofthissubsection,aspecimentreeshallbeany othertreethathasbeendesignatedbythetowncouncil,uponrecommendationbythe board,afterpublichearing andduenoticetotheownerofthetree,tobeofhighvalue because ofitstype,size, age or otherrelevant criteria.Notwithstandingtheforegoing, thetreeslistedbelowshallbeconsideredspecimentreesinaccordancewiththe followingschedule: Type ofTreePercentofBigTreeRegistry Anytree notlistedontheprotectedtreelistin75% section10.02.245 herein (Ordinance2002-40,sec.II,adopted12/2/02;Ordinance2005-11,sec.II,adopted5/2/05; Ordinance2006-40,sec.II,adopted10/2/06;2006Code,ch.12,sec.8.06;Ordinance2009-04, sec.II, adopted2/16/09;Ordinance 2011-06,sec. 2.02, adopted3/21/11) Sec. 10.02.247Majesticor historictrees (a)Designationofmajesticorhistorictrees.Majesticorhistorictreesshallbedesignated accordingtothefollowing provisions: (1)Majestictrees.Anytreelistedonthetown’sprotectedtreelistandwithinseventy- fivepercent(75%)ofthecaliperwidthorcircumference(measuredatonefoot(1') abovegroundlevel)ofthesamesuchtreeaslistedinthemostcurrenteditionofthe BigTreeRegistry,asamended,publishedbytheTexasForestService,shallbe considered a majestictree.A copy ofsuchregistryshall be availableforreviewinthe parksdepartment.Alistingandmapofalldesignatedmajestictreesshallbe maintainedandupdatedbythetownmanagerorhisdesigneeandmadeavailableto thepublicuponrequest.Inadditiontotheprovisionsofthissubsection,aspecimen treeshallbeanyothertreethathasbeendesignatedbythetowncouncil,upon recommendationbytheboard,afterpublichearingandduenoticetotheownerofthe tree,to be ofhighvalue becauseofitstype,size, age or otherrelevant criteria. (2)Historictree.Uponrecommendationbytheboard,ahistorictreeshallbeanytree thathasbeendesignatedbythetowncouncil,afterpublichearingandduenoticeto theownerofthetree,asatreeofnotablehistoricalinterestandvaluetothetown becauseofitslocationorhistoricalassociationwiththecommunity.Alistingand mapofalldesignatedhistorictreesshallbemaintainedandupdatedbythetown manager or hisdesignee andmade availabletothe publicuponrequest. (Ordinance2002-40,sec.II,adopted12/2/02;Ordinance2005-11,sec.II,adopted5/2/05; Ordinance2006-40,sec.II,adopted10/2/06;2006Code,ch.12,sec.8.07;Ordinance2009-04, sec.II, adopted2/16/09;Ordinance 2011-06,sec. 2.02, adopted3/21/11) Sec. 10.02.248Tree removal and replacement .Noperson,directlyorindirectly,shallcutdown,destroy, (a)Removalofprotectedtrees removeoreffectivelydestroythroughdamaginganyprotected,specimen,historicormajestic tree,onanyrealpropertywithinthetownwithoutfirstobtainingatreeremovalpermit,as 10-58 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter10:Subdivision Regulation providedinsection10.02.250,TreePermits,unlessotherwiseexemptedbythetermsofthis division. (b)Permitrequired.Protected,specimen,historicormajestictreesshallnotberemovedprior totheissuanceofatreeremovalpermit,asprovidedinsection10.02.250.Underno circumstancesshalltheclear-cuttingofprotected,specimen,historicormajestictreesonanyreal propertywithinthetownbeallowedpriortotheissuanceofatreeremovalpermitforsuch property. (c)Replacementtreesrequired.Itshallbetheresponsibilityofanypersonobtainingatree removal permittoprovidereplacementtree(s) accordingtothefollowing criteria: (1)(A)Protectedtrees:Replacewithtree(s)havingatotalcaliperwidthequivalentto one andone-half(1-1/2)timesthatofthetreesto beremoved. (B)Specimentrees:Replacewithtree(s)havingatotalcaliperwidthequivalentto two(2)timesthat ofthetreestoberemoved. (C)Historicormajestictrees:Replacewithtree(s)havingatotalcaliperwidth equivalenttotwo and one-half(2-1/2)timesthatofthetreesto beremoved. “Totalcaliperwidth”forreplacementtreesshallbemeasuredasfollows:Forsingle- trunktrees,thewidthshallbemeasuredatonefoot(1')abovegroundlevel.For multi-trunktrees,“totalcaliperwidth”shallbecalculatedbycombiningthecaliper widthofthelargeststemorbranchwithone-halfofthecaliperwidthofeach additionalstem or branch,allmeasuredat onefoot(1') abovegroundlevel. Example:Ifa6-inch(6")protectedtreeisremoved,thenthattreemustbereplaced bytreeswithatotalcaliperwidthofnineinches(9").Thistotalcaliperwidthcould besatisfiedbyone(1)nine-inch(9")caliperreplacementtree,orthree(3)three-inch (3")caliperwidthreplacementtrees,oranyothercombinationprovidingatotal caliperwidthof nineinches(9"). (2)Suchreplacementtreesshallbecontainer-grownandhaveaminimumcaliperwidth oftwoandone-halfinchestothreeinches(2-1/2"to3"),measuredatonefoot(1") \[sic\]abovegroundlevel.Alternatively,container-grownreplacementtreesmayhave aminimumcaliperwidthoffourinches(4")measuredatonefoot(1")\[sic\]above groundlevel.Inanyevent,replacementtreesshallhaveaminimumheightofatleast sixfeet(6'). (3)Atthediscretionofthetownmanagerorhisdesignee,monetarycompensationmay bepaidtothetowninsteadofprovidingthereplacementtreesasrequiredbythis division.Anysuchpaymentsshallbedepositedinaspecialaccountorfundandused bythetowntoprovideand/orsupportsupplementallandscapeplantingsinpublic areasofthetownortosupporttheadministrationandenforcementofthetown’stree preservationregulations.Aper-caliper-inchcashvalueforreplacementtreesshallbe setannuallybythetowncouncilafterreviewandrecommendationbytheboard.The townmanagerorhisdesigneeshallmaintainarecordofthecurrentper-caliper-inch cashvalue ofreplacementtrees. 10-59 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter10:Subdivision Regulation (d)Actsspecifically prohibited.Thefollowing actsareprohibited: (1)Itshall be unlawfulfor apersontoviolate any provision ofthis division. (2)Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersontoremoveorcausetoberemovedfromreal propertysubjecttothisdivisionaprotected,specimen,historicormajestictree withoutfirstobtaining a treeremoval permit. (3)Itshallalsobeunlawfulforapersontocauseortoallowtocauseatreetobeinjured asaresultofafailuretofollowand/orrequiretheuseoftreeprotectionmeasures specifiedhereinsuchthatthetreedies ormayreasonably be expectedto die. (e)Replacementrequireduponconvictionofoffense.Ifapersonfailstoobtainatreeremoval permitasrequiredbythisdivision,thenuponconvictionofsuchviolationinmunicipalcourtor upontheentryofapleaofguiltyornocontest,suchpersonshallinadditiontothefineimposed bythecourt,provideareplacementtreeortreesforeachsuchviolation.Thereplacementtree(s) shall have atotal caliperwidth equivalentto: (1)Protectedtrees:Five(5)timesthatoftheremovedtree(s). (2)Specimentrees:Ten(10)timesthatoftheremovedtree(s). (3)Majesticorhistorictrees:Fifteen(15)timesthat oftheremovedtree(s). Suchreplacementtreesshallbecontainer-grownandhaveaminimumcaliperwidthoftwoand one-halfinchestothreeinches(2-1/2"to 3"),measured at onefoot(1') abovegroundlevel.In any event,replacementtreesshallhave a minimum height ofatleastsixfeet(6'). (f)Approvedtree planting and replacementlist.Onlythosetreespeciesfound on thefollowing approvedtreeplantingandreplacementlistshallsatisfythetreeplantingandreplacement standards andrequirements ofthisdivision. ApprovedTree Planting andReplacementList CommonNameScientificName AmericanElm(Ulmus americana) LacebarkElm(Ulmus parvifolia) WingedElm(Ulmus alata) SouthernLiveOak(Quercusvirginiana) EscarpmentLiveOak(Quercusfusiformis) SawtoothOak(Quercusacutissima) ShumardOak(Quercusshumardi) ChinkapinOak(Quercusmuehlenbergii) BurOak(Quercusmacrocarpa) TexasRedOak(Quercustexana) WaterOak(Quercusnigra) BaldCypress(Taxodium distichum) Pecans and Hickories(Caryaspecies) 10-60 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter10:Subdivision Regulation CommonNameScientificName Chinese Pistache(Pistachia chinensis) Black Walnut(Juglans nigra) AustrianPine(Pinus nigra, Pinusnigra caramanica, Pinusnigranigra) Eldarica Pine(Pinuseldarica) JapaneseBlack Pine(Pinusthunbergii) LeylandCypress(Cupressocyparisleylandi) Magnolia(Magnoliagrandiflora) EasternRedCedar(Juniperusvirginiana) SweetGum(Liquidambarstyraciflua) Western Soapberry(Sapindusdrummondii) (g)Approvedmedianandright-of-waytreeplantinglist.Thefollowingtreespeciesshallbe allowedtobeplantedinmediansandright-of-waywhenapprovedbythetown.Additionaltree specieswith non-aggressiverootsystems/deeprootsystemsmay be authorizedfor planting bythe boarduponnecessity and good causeshown. ApprovedMedian and ROWTree PlantingList CommonNameScientificName Aristocrat Pear(Pyrus) AustrianPine(Pinus nigra, Pinusnigra caramanica, Pinusnigranigra) BaldCypress(Taxodium distichum) Black Walnut(Juglans nigra) BurfordHollyIlex cornuta burfordii BurOak(Quercusmacrocarpa) CarolinaBuckthorn(Rhamnus caroliniana) Chinese Pistache(Pistachia chinensis) ChinkapinOak(Quercusmuehlenbergii) CrepeMyrtle(Lagerstroemiaindica) Eldarica Pine(Pinuseldarica) FruitlessCrabapples(Malusspecies) GreenAsh(Fraxinus pennsylvanica) Hickories(Caryaspecies) JapaneseBlack Pine(Pinusthunbergii) LacebarkElm(Ulmus parvifolia) Native Pecan(Caryaspecies) NellyR. StevensIlexNellyR. Stevens Plum(Prunusspecies) PossumHaw(Ilex deciduas) Redbuds/Whitebuds(Cercisspecies) RedMaple(Acerrubrum) SawtoothOak(Quercusacutissima) ShumardOak(Quercusshumardi) 10-61 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter10:Subdivision Regulation CommonNameScientificName SlashPine(Pinuselliottii) SlipperyElm(Ulmusrubra) SweetGum(Liquidambarstyraciflua) TexasBuckeye(Aesculusglabravariety arguta) TexasRedOak(Quercustexana) ThornlessHoneyLocust (Gleditsiatriacanthosvarietyinermis) WaxMyrtle(Myrica cerifera) Western Soapberry(Sapindusdrummondii) WingedElm(Ulmus alata) YauponHolly(Ilexvomitoria) (h)Distancefromstreetcornerandfireplugs.Notreeshallbeplantedcloserthanthirty-five feet(35')ofanystreetcorner,measuredfromthepointofnearestintersectingcurbsorcurblines. Treesfoundintherights-of-wayshall be planted no closerthantenfeet(10') ofanyfireplug. (i)Utilities.Notreesotherthansmallspeciesmaybeplantedunderorwithinten(10)lateral feetofanyoverheadutilitywire,oroverorwithinfive(5)lateralfeetofanyundergroundwater line,sewerline,transmissionline or otherutility. (j)Publictreecare.Thetownshallhavetherighttoplant,prune,maintainandremovetrees, plantsandshrubswithinthelinesofallstreets,alleys,avenues,lanes,squares and publicgrounds, asmay be necessaryto ensure publicsafety orto preserve or enhancethesymmetry and beauty of such publicgrounds. (k)Treetopping.Itshallbeunlawfulasanormalpracticeforanypersontotopanytree locatedonpublicproperty.Toppingisdefinedastheseverecuttingbackoflimbstostubslarger thanthreeinchesindiameterwithinthetree’scrowntosuchadegreesoastoremovethenormal canopyanddisfigurethetree.Uponthewrittenapprovalofthetownmanagerorhisdesignee, treesseverelydamagedbystormsorothercauses,orcertaintreesunderutilitywiresorother obstructionswhereotherpruningpracticesareimpracticalmaybeexemptedfromthe requirements ofthisdivision. (l)Pruning;cornerclearance.Everyownerofanytreeoverhanginganystreetorright-of-way withinthetownshallprunethebranchessothatsuchbranchesshallnotobstructthelightfrom anystreetlamporobstructtheviewofanystreetintersectionandsothatthereshallbeaclear spaceofeightfeet(8')abovethesurfaceofthestreetorsidewalk.Saidownersshallremoveall dead,diseasedordangeroustrees,orbrokenordecayedlimbswhichconstituteamenacetothe safetyofthepublic.Thetownshallhavetherighttopruneanytreeorshrubonprivateproperty whenitinterfereswiththeproperspreadoflightalongthestreetfromastreetlightorinterferes withvisibility of anytraffic-control device orsign. (Ordinance2002-40,sec.II,adopted12/2/02;Ordinance2005-11,sec.II,adopted5/2/05; Ordinance2006-40,sec.II,adopted10/2/06;2006Code,ch.12,sec.8.08;Ordinance2009-04, sec.II,adopted2/16/09;Ordinance2010-06adopted2/15/10;Ordinance2011-06,sec.2.02, adopted3/21/11) 10-62 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter10:Subdivision Regulation Sec. 10.02.249Tree protectionmeasures Thefollowingtree protectionmeasuresshallberequired: (1)Priortoanyconstructionoranylanddevelopment,thedevelopershallinstallfour- foot-high(4')plastic(orequivalent)safetyfencingaroundthedriplineofprotected treesandsix-foot-high(6')chain-linkfencingaroundthedriplineofspecimen, majestic,andhistorictrees.Priortoandduringconstructionorlanddevelopment,all protectedtreeswithinthirtyfeet(30')ofapublicright-of-way,publiceasementor buildablelotarea,asincludedontheapplicableapprovedandfiledrecordplat,shall bemarkedwiththree-inch(3")wideredribbonortape. (2)Priortoanyconstructionoranylanddevelopment,thedevelopershallestablish designatedparkingareasfortheparkingandmaintenanceofallvehicles,trailers, constructionequipmentandrelateditemsanddesignatedstockpileareasforthe storageofconstructionsuppliesandmaterialsduringconstructionofthesubdivision. Thelocationanddimensionsofsaiddesignatedareasshallbeclearlyidentifiedon bothsubdivisionconstructionandsiteplans.Saiddesignatedareasshallbe completelyfencedwithchain-linkfencingandgatesforsafetypurposesandto separateprotected,specimen,majesticorhistorictreesfromtheconstructionarea and relatedconstructionactivity.Thedesignatedparkingandstockpileareasmaybe combinedintoonefencedarea,providedthepreservationofprotectedtreesisnot adverselyaffectedorjeopardized.Suppliesandpipeandotheritemsthatare customarilyunloadedwhereinstalledshallnotberequiredtobestoredwithinthe designatedstockpileareas. (3)Duringconstruction,thedevelopershallprohibitthecleaningofequipmentor materialsand/orthedisposalofanywastematerial,including,butnotlimitedto, paint,oil,solvents,asphalt,concrete,mortar,etc.,underthecanopyordriplineof any protected,specimen,majesticor historictreeorgroupthereof. (4)Noattachmentsorwiresofanykind,otherthanthoseofaprotectivenature,shallbe attachedtoany protected,specimen, historic ormajestictree. (5)Withmajorgradechangesofsixinches(6")orgreater,aretainingwallortreewell ofrock,brick,orotherapprovedmaterialsshallbeconstructedaroundthetreeno closerthanthedriplineofthetree.Thetopoftheretainingwallortreewellshallbe constructed atthe newgrade. (6)Unlessotherwiseapprovedbythetownmanagerorhisdesigneeortheboard,no constructionorconstruction-relatedactivityshalloccurunderthecanopyordripline ofanyprotected,specimen,majesticorhistorictreeorgroupthereof.Furthermore,if afoundation,streetoralleypavement,utilityline,on-siteseweragefacility,pool, tenniscourt,patio,sidewalk,driveorparkinglotmustbeconstructedwithinthedrip lineofaprotectedtree,itshallbeconstructednocloserthanfivefeet(5')fromthe trunkofsuchprotectedtreeprovidedfurtherthattheportionofanydrivewayor parkinglotconstructedwithinthedriplineofanyprotected,specimen,majesticor historictreeorgroupthereofshallbeconstructedofpavestoneorotherpermeable materialsas approved bythetownmanager orhisdesignee. 10-63 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter10:Subdivision Regulation (7)Anypermittedtreesremovedduringlanddevelopment,construction,orconstruction- relatedactivitiesshallbechippedorhauledoff-site.Burningofremovedtreesis prohibited. (Ordinance2002-40,sec.II,adopted12/2/02;Ordinance2005-11,sec.II,adopted5/2/05; Ordinance2006-40,sec.II,adopted10/2/06;2006Code,ch.12,sec.8.09;Ordinance2009-04, sec.II, adopted2/16/09;Ordinance 2011-06,sec. 2.02, adopted3/21/11) Sec. 10.02.250Tree permits (a)Treereplantingpermit.Treereplantingpermitsshallbesubjecttothefollowing procedures. (1)Applicationfortreereplantingpermit.Anapplicationforatreereplantingpermit maybesubmittedatanytimeandneednotbesubmittedinconjunctionwitha developmentplan,recordplatorbuildingpermit.Treereplantingpermitsmustbe obtainedbymakingapplicationtothetown’sparksdepartmentonformsprescribed bythetown.Nofeeshallbechargedtomakeapplicationforatreereplantingpermit. Theapplicationshallalsobeaccompaniedbyawrittendocumentindicatingthe reasonsforreplantingoftheprotectedtreeortrees,andtwo(2)legiblecopiesofa siteorplotplan,drawntothelargestpracticablescale,indicatingthefollowing minimuminformation: (A)Theexistinglocation,caliperwidth,height,andcommonnameofallprotected treesproposedtobereplanted,andtheproposedlocationorlocationsforsuch replanting ofsuchtrees. (B)Thelocationofallexistingorproposedstructures,improvements,easements, andsiteuses,properlydimensionedandreferencedtopropertylines,setback andyardrequirements, andspecialrelationships. (C)Theinformationrequiredhereinmaybesummarizedinlegendformonthesite or plotplan. (2)Reviewofapplicationfortreereplantingpermit.Uponreceiptofaproperapplication foratreereplantingpermit,thetownmanagerorhisdesigneeshallreviewthe applicationandmayconductfieldinspectionsofthesiteordevelopmentand/orrefer thepermitapplicationtootherdepartmentsforreviewandrecommendationsas deemednecessaryandappropriate.Theapplicationforatreereplantingpermitshall beapprovedunlessthetownmanagerorhisdesigneedeterminesthattheproposed replantingwillunnecessarilydamageorjeopardizethehealthofthetreeortrees proposedtobereplanted.Suchdeterminationlieswithinthesolediscretionofthe townmanagerorhisdesignee.Adenialofanapplicationfortreereplantingpermit bythetownmanagerorhisdesigneemaybeappealedtotheboard.Thedecisionof theboardmaybeappealedtothetowncouncilasprovidedinsection10.02.252of this division,thedecisionof\[thetown council on\]such permit applicationisfinal. .Treeremoval permitsshallbesubjecttothefollowing procedures: (b)Treeremoval permit (1)Applicationfortreeremovalpermit.Treeremovalpermitsfortheremovalof protected,specimen,majesticandhistorictreesinconjunctionwiththedevelopment, 10-64 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter10:Subdivision Regulation subdivisionand/orresubdivisionofrealpropertyshallbeobtainedbymaking applicationtothetownmanagerorhisdesigneeonformsprescribedbythetown. Theapplicationshallaccompanythesiteplanorplatofthedevelopmentandshall includeawrittendocumentindicatingthereasonsforremovaloftheprotectedtreeor trees.Theapplicationmustbecompletedandsignedbyaregisteredarboristor landscapearchitectandmustincludetwo(2)copiesofalegibletreesurvey,drawnto thelargest practicablescale,indicatingthefollowing: (A)Thelocation,caliperwidth,height,andcommonnameofallsingle-trunktrees ofsixinches(6")caliperwidthorgreater,measuredatonefoot(1')above naturalgradelevel,andatleasttwelvefeet(12')high;andallmulti-trunktrees havingatotalcaliperwidthofeightinches(8"),measuredbycombiningthe caliperwidthofthelargeststemorbranchwithone-half(1/2)thecaliperwidth ofeachadditionalstemorbranch,allmeasuredatonefoot(1')abovenatural gradelevel, andatleasttwelvefeet(12') high. (B)Thelocationofboththetrunkanddripline,caliperwidth,height,estimated age(nottobedeterminedusinginvasivemeasureswhichmightdamagethe tree),areproduciblecolorphotograph,andcommonnameofallprotected, specimen,majestic, andhistorictreesproposedto beremoved. (C)Provideexistingnaturalgradeelevationandproposedfinalgradeelevationat eachlocationforwhichforeachprotectedtreeforwhichatreeremovalpermit isrequested. (D)Thelocationanddimensionsofallexistingorproposedpublicstreets,alleys, rights-of-way,utilityeasements,drainageeasements,fenceeasements, pedestrianaccesseasements orother publicrights-of-way or easements. (E)Thelocationofallexistingorproposedpropertylines,lotlines,buildinglines, setbackandyardrequirements,anyproposedbuildingfootprintorfloorplan, andotherspecialrelationshipsorsignificantfeaturesoftheproposed development plan,recordplatorsiteplanofthe development. (F)Existingandproposedsiteelevations,gradesandmajorcontours:includinga chartlistingallprotected,specimen,majestic,andhistorictrees,their respectivelocations,andindicatingwheregradesaroundprotectedtreeswillbe changed bysixinches(6")ormore. (G)Theinformationrequiredhereinshallbesummarizedinlegendformonthe treesurveyandshallincludethereasonfortheproposedremovalofthe protectedtree ortrees. (H)Eachtreeshall beidentified by numericalreferenceonthetreesurvey. (I)Eachtreeshallbeaffixedwithapermanenttagbearingthecorresponding numberasdepicted on thetreesurvey.Thetagshall bepermanentlyattachedat aheightnotlessthanfivefeet(5')normorethansixfeet(6')aboveexisting grade on thesouthfaceofthetree. 10-65 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter10:Subdivision Regulation (J)Thesurveyshallbearthestamporsealofaregisteredsurveyorrelativetothe locationofanytreesandshallbearthestamporsealofaregisteredlandscape architect, orregisteredarboristrelativetothespecies of anytrees. (K)Asignshallbeplacedoneachseparatelotortractforwhichatreeremoval permitisrequestedtoinformthegeneralpublicthatanapplicationforatree removalpermit(s)hasbeenfiledrelativetoaprotected,specimen,majestic,or historictree.Thesignmustmeetthefollowing criteria: (i)Thesizeofthesign(s)shallbethreefeet(3')byfourfeet(4')andbe made out ofaluminum orcorrugatedplasticmaterial; (ii)Thesign(s)shallbemounted on stakes/poles; (iii)Thesign(s)shallbevisiblefromthestreet; (iv)Thereshallbe one(1)signforeachstreetfrontage;and (v)Thesign(s)shallhaveawhite background,withlettersandbordersbeing greenincolor.Thesign(s)shallstatethefollowing: TOWNOFTROPHYCLUB,TX ATREEREMOVAL PERMITHASBEEN REQUESTED FORTHIS SITE FORINFORMATION,CALL 682.831.4680 (2)Reviewofapplicationfortreeremovalpermit.Anapplicationforatreeremoval permitshallbeaccompaniedbytheappropriateadministrativefeeasdesignatedon thescheduleoffeesadoptedbythetowncouncil,includingallamendmentsthereto. Uponreceiptofaproperapplicationaccompaniedbytheappropriatefee,thetown managerorhisdesigneeshallreviewtheapplicationandmayconductfield inspectionsofthedevelopmentand/orreferthepermitapplicationtoother departmentsforreview andrecommendationsasdeemed necessary and appropriate. (A)Theapplicationforatreeremovalpermit,ifrequired,shallbeconsideredan integralpartoftheapplicationforsiteplanorplatapproval,asapplicable,and nositeplanorplatsubjecttotherequirementsofthisdivisionshallbe approvedwithouttheapproval of atreeremoval permit. (B)Thetownmanagerorhisdesigneemayapprove,approvewithconditions,or denyarequestforatreeremovalpermitforprotectedtrees.Anappealofthe decision ofthetownmanager or his designeemay be madetotheboard. (C)The board’srecommendation concerning an applicationfortreeremoval permit shallbereviewedbythetowncouncil.Thetowncouncilmaythenapprovethe application,approveitwithconditions,ordenytheapplication;however,the towncouncilmayoverturnthedenialofanapplicationfortreeremovalpermit bytheboardonlyuponafindingthatthesubjectdevelopment,subdivisionor resubdivisioncannotreasonablybedeveloped,basedoneconomicand/or practicalconsiderations,withoutremovalofthetreeortreesincludedinthe permit application. 10-66 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter10:Subdivision Regulation (D)Approvalforatreeremovalpermitauthorizingtheremovalofahistoricor majestictreeshallrequireathree-fourths(3/4)majorityvoteoftheboardand thetown council,respectively. (Ordinance2002-40,sec.II,adopted12/2/02;Ordinance2005-11,sec.II,adopted5/2/05; Ordinance2006-40,sec.II,adopted10/2/06;2006Code,ch.12,sec.8.10;Ordinance2009-04, sec.II,adopted2/16/09;Ordinance2011-06,sec.2.02,adopted3/21/11;Ordinanceadopting Code) Sec. 10.02.251Land-disturbing activities (a)Approvalandpermitrequired.Nopersonshallengageinanyland-disturbingactivities, includingbutnotlimitedtotheremovaloftrees,landclearingand/orgradingorotherpre- constructionpreparatoryactivitywithouttherequiredapprovalsandpermits.Allsuchland- disturbingactivitiesshallbeconfinedtotheinteriorlimitsofthegradingareaidentifiedonan approvedgradingplan.Aclearingandgradingpermitisrequiredinthetownpriortoanyland- disturbing activity. (b)Exceptions.Itshallbeanexceptiontothepermitrequirementofthissectionwhenaperson is engagingin oneormoreofthefollowing activities: (1)Land-disturbingactivitiesinanemergencysituationinvolvingimmediatedangerto life and property orsubstantialfire hazard; (2)Land-disturbingactivitiesofone(1)acreorlessonasinglelot,underone(1) ownership,forthepurposeofconstruction,landscapingand/orassociated improvementsforasingle-familyresidencetobeconstructedasindicatedonthesite plansubmittedtothetownmanagerorhisdesigneewithanapprovedapplicationfor a building permit; (3)Theremovalofunderbrush,deadtreesordiseasedordamagedtreeswhichconstitute ahazardtolifeandpropertybaseduponafieldinspectionverificationbythetown manager or hisdesignee; (4)Land-disturbingactivitiesorotherpracticesassociatedwithandnecessarytoconduct normal agriculturalcrop operations ona property, excludingtimbercutting. (c)Standards. (1)Generalrequirements.Followingtheapprovalofapreliminaryplatbytheplanning andzoningcommissionandthetowncouncil,andtheissuanceofatreeremoval permitbythepermittingdepartment,land-disturbingactivitiesarepermittedsubject tothefollowing criteria: (A)Theapplicantshallprovidethetownwrittenacknowledgementthatallgrading completedpriortotheapprovalofafinalplatisattheriskofthe developer/applicantandissubjecttochangebasedontheapprovalofthefinal platbytheplanningandzoningcommissionandtowncouncilandtherelease ofthe construction plans. 10-67 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter10:Subdivision Regulation (B)Allworkmustbeinconformancewiththeapprovedtreeremovalpermit,tree protectionplan andtreemitigationplan. (C)Allerosioncontrolandtreeprotectiondevicesmustbeinplacepriortothe commencementofland-disturbingactivities,andshallbeproperlymaintained atalltimes. (D)Theplacementoffillshallbeinstrictconformancetotheplansand specificationsprovidedfortheproject. (E)Thetownengineerhasreviewedtheconstructionplansincludingdrainageand releasedthemforgrading only. (F)Noconstructionactivityofanykindshalltakeplaceinthe100-yearfloodplain without an approved conditionalletter ofmaprevision(CLOMAR). (G)Land-disturbingactivitiesandotheroperationsshallnotcreateorcontributeto landslides, acceleratedsoilcreep, and/orsettlement. (H)Land-disturbingactivitiesandotheroperationsshallnotcreateorcontributeto flooding,erosion,orincreasedsiltationorotherformsofpollutionina watercourse. (I)Land-disturbingactivitiesandotheroperationsshallbeconductedsoasto exposethesmallestpracticalareaofsoiltoerosionfortheleastpossibletime, consistentwith anticipatedbuild-outschedule. (J)Debris,includingbutnotlimitedto,treelimbs,constructionmaterialandother non-earthenmaterialshallberemovedfromclearedsitesasitiscreatedand shall not bestockpiled onthesite. (K)All applicablefeesshall bepaid. (2)Cut andfills. (A)Slopesgreaterthanthreefeet(3')inheightshallbenosteeperthantwo(2) horizontaltoone(1)verticalfoot,exceptwhereapprovedretainingwallsare engineeredandinstalledandwheretrenchesarerefilledwithmaterialfromthe excavationorasapprovedbythetowntomeetothercommunityor environmental objectives. (B)Alltopsoilremovedduringgroundsurfacepreparationshallbestockpiledon thesite andstabilizedwithinfourteen(14)days. (C)Whentheownerofanyparcelraises\[,\]lowers,oraltersthelevelorexisting gradeofasitebyfillorexcavation;heorsheshall,attheirexpense,takeall steps necessarytoensurecompliancewiththefollowing: (i)Takeorcausetobetakenallactionsnecessarytoprotectalladjoining propertyfromencroachmentbysuchfillorexcavation,ordangerof collapseduetosuchexcavationeitherbytheerectionofanengineered 10-68 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter10:Subdivision Regulation retainingwallorbyslopingthesidesofsuchfillorexcavationeither withinthe confinesofthesite;and (ii)Whenengaginginland-disturbingactivities;including,butnotlimited to,cutandfill,suchpersonshallnotalterorotherwisecompromisethe intentoruseofexistingdrainageandutilityeasementsasoriginally designedand approved bythetown. (iii)Establishinggroundcover.Atemporarygroundcovershallbe establishedonallgradedordisturbedareasnotintendedtobedeveloped withinfourteen(14) daysof completionof anyland-disturbing activity. (d)Gradingplanevaluationcriteria.Whenevaluatingagradingplan,thetownmanagerorhis designeeshallreviewthegrading planfor compliancewiththefollowing criteria: (1)Appropriatefootprintsizesareidentifiedonthegradingplananddevelopmentsare designedinaccordancewiththenaturalterrainanddrainageofthesite.Erosion preventionandcontrolmeasuresareutilized,includingprotectionofnaturalswales and drainage areas. Severely erodedareasarestabilized. (2)Masscutting,fillingandbenchingorterracingofexistingslopestocreateadditional orlargerbuildingsitesareprohibited;therefore,thegradingplanshallnotincludeor proposeanysuchactivity.Thegradingplanprovidesfortheuseofalternative treatments;including,butnotlimitedto,buildingthestructurewithslopesofthe naturalterrain,theuseofinternalorexternalbuildingretainingwalls,andtheuseof lowretainingwallsonthesitetoreducesitegrading.Masssitegradingisprohibited. (3)Thegradingplanincludesallinformationnecessaryforthetownmanagerorhis designeetodeterminethattheprojectwillresultinthereasonablepreservationof treesunderthestandardssetforthinsection10.02.245ofthisdivisionandthe requirements ofthissection. (4)Theareaforwhichland-disturbingactivityisproposedislimitedbydesigntothe areaofconstruction,andthesiteisleftinitsnaturalstateotherwiseduringthecourse of construction. (5)Thegradingplanshallincludeallinformationnecessaryforthetownmanagerorhis designeetodeterminethatitprovidesforthereasonablepreservationoftreesand understory,andthatthefollowingcriteriahavebeenmetregardingtheselectionof treestobepreservedorremoved.Whenmakingsuchdetermination,thetown managerorhisdesigneeshallconsiderallrelevantfactors,includingbutnotlimited tothefollowing: (i)Proximityofthetree’sortrees’criticalrootzoneordriplinetoproposed grading activity. (ii)Thatallnecessaryandappropriatepermanenttreeprotectionmethodsare employedtoprotectthepreservedtreefromdamagewherethetree’scritical rootzonemay be impacted. 10-69 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter10:Subdivision Regulation (iii)Otherremedialorprotectivemeasureshavebeenemployed,includingsite designwhichimprovesthechancesfortreesurvival. (iv)Temporarytree protectionmethods are adequately employed. (v)Constructionmethodsforutilityservicetothesiteareusedthatallow protectionandpreservationofadditionaltrees;suchas,tunnelingunderthe criticalrootzones,treewalls, ortreewells. (vi)Utilitytrenching activitiesareindicatedonthe plan. (Ordinance2002-40,sec.II,adopted12/2/02;Ordinance2005-11,sec.II,adopted5/2/05; Ordinance2006-40,sec.II,adopted10/2/06;2006Code,ch.12,sec.8.11;Ordinance2007-02, sec.II, adopted2/5/07;Ordinance 2009-04,sec.II, adopted2/16/09) Sec. 10.02.252Appeals Anypersonorentityaffectedbyanactionordeterminationtakenunderthisdivisionmayappeal suchactionbyfilingawrittennoticeofappealtothetownmanagerwithinten(10)daysof his/herreceiptoftown’sactionordetermination.Uponreceiptofsuchappeal,thetownmanager shallforwardtheappealtotheboardforconsiderationandrecommendationtotowncouncil.The boardshallhearappealswithinthirty(30)daysofreceiptofthenoticeofappealbythetown manager.Thepersonrequestingreliefshallhavetheburdenofdemonstratingthatgoodcause existsfortheboardtorecommendthattheactionordeterminationofthetownbereversedor amended.Theboardshallforwarditsrecommendationtothetowncouncilforfinaldecision.The towncouncilshallbethefinal authorityformakingagoodcause determinationunderthissection andshallmakesuchdeterminationwithinthirty(30)daysaftertheboardhasmadeits recommendation.Economichardshipaloneisnotsufficienttosupportafindingthatgoodcause exists.(Ordinance 2006-20,sec.II, adopted 7/10/06;Ordinance2006-40,sec.II, adopted10/2/06; 2006Code,ch.12,sec.8.12;Ordinance2009-04,sec.II,adopted2/16/09;Ordinance2011-06, sec. 2.02, adopted 3/21/11) ARTICLE 10.03 PARKLANDDEDICATIONANDOPEN SPACE Sec. 10.03.001Purpose (a)Thisarticleisadoptedtoproviderecreationalareasintheformofneighborhoodparksasa functionofsubdivisiondevelopmentinthetown.Thisarticleisenactedinaccordancewiththe homerulepowersofthetown,grantedunderthestateconstitution,andthestatutesofthestate, including,butnotbywayoflimitation,V.T.C.A.,LocalGovernmentCodesection54.004,and ch.212.Itisherebydeclaredbythetowncouncilthatrecreationalareasintheformof neighborhoodparksarenecessaryandinthepublicwelfare,andthattheonlyadequateprocedure toprovideforneighborhoodparksisbyintegratingsucharequirementintotheprocedurefor planninganddevelopingpropertyorsubdivisioninthetown,whethersuchdevelopmentconsists ofnewconstructiononvacantlandorrebuildingandremodelingofstructuresonexisting residentialproperty. (b)Neighborhoodparksarethoseparksprovidingforavarietyofoutdoorrecreational opportunitiesandwithinconvenientdistancesfromamajorityoftheresidencestobeserved thereby.Theprimarycostofneighborhoodparksshouldbebornebytheultimateresidential 10-70 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter10:Subdivision Regulation propertyownerswho,byreasonoftheproximityoftheirpropertytosuchparks,shallbethe primarybeneficiariesofsuchfacilities.Therefore,thisarticleisadoptedtoeffectthepurposes stated. (Ordinance2005-19,sec.II,adopted8/15/05;Ordinance2006-06,sec.II,adopted3/6/06;2006 Code, ch. 5,sec. 5.01) Sec. 10.03.002Dedicationprocedures (a)WheneverafinalplatisfiledonrecordwiththecountyclerkofDentonorTarrantCounty fordevelopmentofaresidentialareainaccordancewiththeplanningandzoningordinancesof thetown,suchplatshallcontainaclearfeesimplededicationofanareaoflandtothetownfor park purposes,whichareashall equalone(1)acreforevery 44 proposed dwelling units. (b)Thetown council declaresthat development of an areasmallerthanfive(5) acresfor public parkpurposesisimpractical.Therefore,iffewerthan220dwellingunitsareproposedbyaplat filedforapproval,thedevelopershallberequiredtopaytheapplicablecashinlieuofland amountprovidedbysection10.03.003,ratherthantodedicateanylandarea.Noplatshowinga dedicationforpark purposes oflessthanfive(5) acresshall beapproved. (c)Inallotherinstances,thetownshallhavetherighttoacceptthededicationforapprovalon thefinalplat,ortorefusethededication,afterconsiderationoftherecommendationofthe planningandzoningcommissionandtheparksandrecreationdirector,andtorequirepaymentof cashinlieuoflandintheamountprovidedbysection10.03.003,ifthetowndeterminesthat sufficientparkareaisalreadyinthepublicdomainintheareaoftheproposeddevelopment,orif therecreationpotentialintheareaoftheproposed\[development\]wouldbebetterservedby expanding orimproving existing parks. (Ordinance2005-19,sec.III,adopted8/15/05;Ordinance2006-06,sec.III,adopted3/6/06;2006 Code, ch. 5,sec. 5.02) Sec. 10.03.003Moneyinlieuofland Wheretowncouncildeterminesthatapaymentofmoneyinlieuoflandshallbemade,the following provisionsshallapply: (1)Amountrequiredtobe paid. (A)Anypaymentofmoneyrequiredto bepaidbythis articleshallbein anamount equaltotheaverageper-acrevalueofthewholepropertyincludedwithinthe residentialdevelopment.Theacquisitionpriceforlandshallbeequaltothe appraisedvalueofthelandexistingin effectatthetime offinalplat approval. (B)Indeterminingtheaverageper-acrevalueofthetotallandincludedwithinthe proposedresidentialdevelopment,thetowncouncilmaybaseitsdetermination on one ormore ofthefollowing: (i)Themostrecentappraisalofallorpartofthepropertymadebythe central appraisaldistrict; 10-71 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter10:Subdivision Regulation (ii)Confirmedsalepricesofallorpartofthepropertytobedeveloped,or comparablepropertyincloseproximitythereof,whichhaveoccurred withintwo(2)yearsimmediatelyproceedingthedateofdetermination; or (iii)Where,inthejudgmentofthetowncouncil,subsection(i)or(ii)above wouldnot,becauseofchangedconditions,beareliableindicationofthe thencurrentvalueoflandbeingdeveloped,anindependentappraisalof thewholepropertyshallbeobtainedbythetownandpaidforbythe developer. (Ordinance2005-19,sec.IV,adopted8/15/05;Ordinance2006-06,sec.IV,adopted3/6/06;2006 Code, ch. 5,sec. 5.03) Sec. 10.03.004Additionalrequirements (a)Anylanddedicatedtothetownunderthisarticlemustbesuitableforparkandrecreation uses.Thefollowing characteristicsofa proposed areaaregenerally unsuitable: (1)Any area primarilylocatedinthe 100-yearfloodplain. (2)Anyareasofunusualtopography,slopeorothercharacteristicswhichrendersame unusablefororganizedrecreationalactivitiesor otherparks andrecreational uses. Suchcharacteristicsofaparklanddedicationareamaybegroundsforrefusalofanypreliminary plat. (b)Landlistedinsubsection(a)ofthissectionmaybeacceptedbythetowncouncil,provided thatsuitablelandinthe proper amountisdedicatedwhichis contiguouswiththeunsuitableland. (c)Drainage areasmay be acceptedas partofa parkifthechannelis constructedinaccordance withtownengineeringstandards,andifnosignificantareaoftheparkiscutofffromaccessby suchchannel. (d)Each parkmust haveready accessto a publicstreet. (e)Unlessprovidedotherwiseinthissection,anactionbythetownshallbebythetown council,afterconsiderationoftherecommendationsoftheplanningandzoningcommissionand theparks andrecreationdirector and hisrecommendationtothetown council. (Ordinance2005-19,sec.V,adopted8/15/05;Ordinance2006-06,sec.V,adopted3/6/06;2006 Code, ch. 5,sec. 5.04) 10-72 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter10:Subdivision Regulation Sec. 10.03.005Creditfor conveyanceoffloodplains Incaseswherefloodplainlandorpropertyisproposedforconveyancetosatisfytheparkland requirements, a creditwillbegiven upon thefollowing criteria: Three(3) acresoffloodplainshallbe equalto one(1)acreof non-floodplain. (Ordinance2005-19,sec.VI,adopted8/15/05;Ordinance2006-06,sec.VI,adopted3/6/06;2006 Code, ch. 5,sec. 5.05) Sec. 10.03.006Minimum parkimprovements Incaseswherelanddedicationischosen,thefollowingminimumcriteriamustbeadheredtoby thedeveloper,atthedeveloper’sexpense,priortoacceptanceoftheimprovementsbythetown. The developershall: (1)Gradeandclear unwanted vegetation,tobe determined bythetown; (2)Providewaterandsewerservicetothesite. (Ordinance2005-19,sec.VII,adopted8/15/05;Ordinance2006-06,sec.VII,adopted3/6/06; 2006Code,ch. 5,sec.5.06) Sec. 10.03.007Appeals Unlessotherwiseprovidedherein,anactionbythetownindeterminingcompliancewiththe termsofthisarticlereferstoadeterminationmadebytheparksandrecreationdirector.The developer/owneroflandsubjecttoparklanddedicationrequirementsmayappealany determinationbythe parks andrecreation director underthis articletothetowncouncilforafinal decision.Theappealshallbeinwritingandshallbefiledwiththeplanningandzoning commission,whichshallmakeitsrecommendationtothetowncouncil.Thetowncouncilwill not reviewtheappealofanydeterminationbytheparksandrecreationdepartmentwithoutfirst obtainingtherecommendationoftheplanningandzoningcommission.Nofinalplatshallbe approvedbytheplanningandzoningcommissionwhichvariesthetermsofthisarticleorwhich doesnotcomplywiththeparksandrecreationdepartment’sdeterminationwithoutfinal resolutionoftheappealbythetown council.(Ordinance2006-06,sec.VIII,adopted3/6/06;2006 Code, ch. 5,sec. 5.07) Sec. 10.03.008Biennialreviewofordinance Priortoone(1)yearaftertheeffectivedateofthisarticle,theparksandrecreationdirectorshall reviewtheparklanddedicationordinanceandmakeanyrecommendationsforrevisiontothe towncouncil.Thereafter,atleastonceeverytwo(2)years,theparksandrecreationdirectorshall reviewtheparklanddedicationordinanceandmakeanyrecommendationsforrevisiontothe towncouncil.(Ordinance2005-19,sec.VIII,adopted8/15/05;Ordinance2006-06,sec.IX, adopted3/6/06;2006Code, ch. 5, sec. 5.08) Sec. 10.03.009Dedicationor payment requiredpriortobeginningdevelopment Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersonwhoisrequiredtoconveyland,orpaymoneyinlieuofland, asrequiredbythisarticle,tobegin,orallowanyotherpersonorcontractortobegin,any 10-73 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter10:Subdivision Regulation constructionorimprovementsonanylandwithinthedevelopmenttowhichthisarticleapplies, untiltherequiredconveyanceoflandorpaymentofmoneyinlieuoflandismadetothetownin accordancewiththisarticle.(Ordinance2005-19,sec.IX,adopted8/15/05;Ordinance2006-06, sec.X,adopted3/6/06;2006Code, ch. 5, sec. 5.09) Sec. 10.03.010Dedicationorpaymentrequiredpriortoissuanceofbuildingpermitsor provisionofutilityservice No building permitsshallbeissuedfor,and no permanent utilityservicesshall beprovidedto any landwithin anydevelopmenttowhichthisarticleapplies untiltherequired conveyanceoflandor paymentofmoneyinlieuoflandismadetothetowninaccordancewiththisarticle.(Ordinance 2005-19,sec.X,adopted8/15/05;Ordinance2006-06,sec.XI,adopted3/6/06;2006Code,ch.5, sec. 5.10) Sec. 10.03.011Increasein proposed numberofdwelling units Afterthetowncouncilhasmadeadeterminationoftherequirementsofthisarticle,orafterthe requirementsofthisarticlehavebeenmet,basedupontheproposednumberofresidential dwellingunitsforanylandtowhichthisarticleapplies,anypersonwhodesirestoconstructa numberofdwellingunitsinexcessofthenumberofdwellingunitsforwhichtherequirementsof thisarticleweredeterminedormetmustsubmittothetowncouncilarevisedzoningproposalfor additionaldwellingunitsforthedevelopment.Oncethetowncouncilhasapprovedazoning ordinanceincreasingthenumberofdwellingunitsallowedonaplattedlot,thedevelopershall either convey additional parklandthrough a platorreplat,orshall pay a feeinlieu of parklandfor theadditionaldwellingunits,atissuanceofbuildingpermits.Whereapaymentofmoneywas originallymadetomeettherequirementsofthisarticle,thepersonproposingtoconstruct additionaldwellingunitsmayberequiredtoconveylandforallorpartofthedevelopment.In suchcase,aftertherequiredconveyanceismade,thepayments,orportionthereof,previously made,whicharesatisfiedbythededicationofland,shallbereturnedbythetown.(Ordinance 2005-19,sec.XI,adopted8/15/05;Ordinance2006-06,sec.XII,adopted3/6/06;2006Code,ch. 5,sec.5.11) Sec. 10.03.012Penalty Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersontoviolateanyprovisionofthisarticle,andanyperson violatingorfailingtocomplywithanyprovisionhereofshallbefined,uponconviction,inan amountnotmorethantwothousanddollars($2,000.00),andaseparateoffenseshallbedeemed committedeachdayduringoronwhichaviolationoccursorcontinues.(Ordinance2005-19,sec. XII, adopted 8/15/05;Ordinance2006-06,sec.XIII, adopted 3/6/06; 2006Code,ch. 5, sec. 5.12) 10-74 CHAPTER11 TAXATION ARTICLE 11.01 GENERAL PROVISIONS.............................................................................11-7 Sec. 11.01.001Penaltyforcollection costsfordelinquenttaxes and assessments......11-7 ARTICLE 11.02 HOTELOCCUPANCYTAX........................................................................11-7 Sec. 11.02.001Definitions...........................................................................................11-7 Sec. 11.02.002Levy; collection...................................................................................11-8 Sec. 11.02.003Exemptionsandrefunds......................................................................11-9 Sec. 11.02.004Reports andrecords...........................................................................11-10 Sec. 11.02.005Failuretofilereportor paytax..........................................................11-10 Sec. 11.02.006Use ofrevenue...................................................................................11-11 Sec. 11.02.007Criminalpenalty................................................................................11-12 ARTICLE 11.03 SALESANDUSETAX...............................................................................11-12 Sec. 11.03.001Salestax elections..............................................................................11-12 \[Nextpageis11-7.\] 11-1 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter11: Taxation * ARTICLE 11.01 GENERALPROVISIONS Sec. 11.01.001Penaltyfor collectioncostsfordelinquenttaxes and assessments ThereshallbeimposedondelinquenttownpropertytaxesanddelinquentTrophyClubPublic ImprovementDistrictNo.1assessmentsthatbecomedueorthataredelinquentonthedates describedinsections33.07,33.08and33.11,TexasPropertyTaxCode,apenaltyintheamount ofcompensationspecifiedinthemostrecentcontractenteredintoforthecollectionofdelinquent propertytaxesandPIDassessments,suchamountnottoexceedtwentypercent(20%)ofthe amountofdelinquenttax,penalty,andinterestcollected.(2006Code,ch.15,sec.2.01; Ordinance2008-18,sec.II, adopted7/21/08;Ordinance adoptingCode) Statelawreference– Contractwithattorneyforcollectionoftaxes,V.T.C.A.,TaxCode,sec.6.30. † ARTICLE 11.02 HOTELOCCUPANCYTAX Sec. 11.02.001Definitions Chieffinancial officer.Thefinancedirectorforthetown orhisor her designee. Hotel.Abuildinginwhichmembersofthepublicobtainsleepingaccommodationsfor consideration.Thetermincludesahotel,motel,touristhome,touristhouse,touristcourt,hostel, lodging house,inn,rooming house, orbed and breakfast.Theterm does notinclude: (1)A hospital,sanitarium, ornursing home; or (2)Adormitoryorotherhousingfacilityownedorleasedandoperatedbyaninstitution ofhighereducationoraprivateorindependentinstitutionofhighereducationas thoseterms are defined bysection 61.003,EducationCode, used bytheinstitutionfor thepurposeofprovidingsleepingaccommodationsforpersonsengagedinan educational program or activity attheinstitution. Interruptionofpayment.Abreachoftheobligationtomakecontinuoustimelypaymentforone ormore days orpartsof a daywithina period ofthirty(30)consecutive days ofoccupancy. Permanentresident.Anoccupantwhoseuse,possessionorwhoserighttouseorpossessionofa hotelsleepingroomextendsforatleastthirty(30)consecutivedaysandwherethereisno interruptionofpaymentfortheperiodandwhere,priortousingorpossessingthehotelsleeping room,theoccupant(s)haveexecuted awrittenagreementforuseorpossession ofahotelsleeping roomfor a periodofthirty(30) consecutive days asrequired bythestatecomptroller’s office. .Anyindividual,company,firm,corporation,associationorlegalentityowning, Person operating,managing or controlling any hotel asdefined herein. * Charterreferences– Fiscalyear,section9.01;powertotax,section9.18;tax rate,section9.19. † Statelawreference– Authorityofmunicipalitytoimposehoteloccupancytax,V.T.C.A.,TaxCode,ch. 351. 11-7 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter11: Taxation Quarterlyperiod.Theregularcalendarquartersoftheyear,thefirstquarterbeingcomposedof themonthsofJanuary,February,andMarch,thesecondquarterbeingthemonthsofApril,May andJune,thethirdquarterbeingthemonthsofJuly,AugustandSeptember,andthefourth quarter beingthemonthsofOctober,November and December. Revenue.Includesanyinterestderivedfromtherevenue ortax. (Ordinance 2006-47,sec.2(1.01), adopted 12/4/06; 2006Code,ch. 15,sec.1.01) Sec. 11.02.002Levy;collection (a)Taxrate.Thereisherebyleviedataxuponthecostofoccupancyofanyroomordinarily usedasasleepingroomfurnishedbyanyhotelwithinthetownwheresuchcostofoccupancyis attherateof$2.00ormoreeachday,suchtaxtobeequaltothemaximumtaxasisnoworas hereafterpermitted bystatelaw. (b)Roomprice.Thepriceofaroominahoteldoesnotincludethecostoffoodservedbythe hotel,thecostofpersonalservicesperformedbythehotelfortheperson,exceptforthose servicesrelatedtocleaningandreadyingtheroomforuseorpossession,anytaxassessedbyany othergovernmentalagencyforoccupancyoftheroom,orthecostofanyotherproductsor services notincludedinorallowedas a part oftheprice ofaroom. (c)Permanentresidentsexcluded.Thetaxdoesnotapplytoapersonwhoisapermanent residentas defined herein. (d)Applicabilityinextraterritorialjurisdiction.Pursuanttostatelaw,thetaxauthorizedbythis articleshallbeimposedonallhotelslocatedwithintheextraterritorialjurisdictionofthetown, providedthatthecombinedrateofstate,county,andmunicipalhoteloccupancytaxesinthe extraterritorialjurisdictiondoesnotexceedfifteen(15)percentofthepricepaidforaroominthe hotel. (e)Collectionandremittance;latepenalties.Therevenueobtainedbyahotelasaresultofthis taxshallbecollectedbythehotelandpaidtothetownmonthly.Areportshallbefiledwiththe townintheformrequiredbythechieffinancialofficertoaccuratelyreflecttheamountoftaxes owedandrevenueobtained.Thetaxandreportshallbesubmittedtothetownonorbefore5:00 p.m.onthetwentieth(20th)dayfollowingthelastdayofeachreportingperiod.Thechief financialofficershallhavetheauthoritytomakesuchrulesandregulationsasarenecessaryto effectivelyreportandcollectthetax,penaltyand/orinterestleviedbythisarticleandstatelaw.If thereportisfiledortaxispaidaftertheduedaterequiredbythisarticle,inadditiontothe amount oftax due hereunder, a penaltyshallbeimposed asfollows: (1)Ifthereportand/ortaxarereceivedbythetownwithinten(10)daysfollowingthe due date,a penalty oftenpercent(10%)ofthe amount due shall be paidtothetown. (2)Ifthereportand/ortaxarereceivedbythetownonoraftertheeleventh(11th)day aftertheduedate,apenaltyoffifteenpercent(15%)oftheamountdueshallbepaid tothetown. .Ifapersonwhoisliableforthepaymentofa (f)Collectionproceduresonpurchaseofhotel taxunderthisarticleistheownerofahotelandsellsthehotel,thesuccessortothesellerorthe seller’sassigneeshallwithholdanamountofthepurchasepricesufficienttopaytheamountdue 11-8 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter11: Taxation untilthesellerprovidesareceiptbythetown’schieffinancialofficershowingthattheamount hasbeenpaidoracertificateshowingthatnotaxisdue.Thetown’schieffinancialofficershall issuethecertificateorstatementnotlaterthanthe60thdayafterthedatethathe/shereceivesthe request.Failureofthechieffinancialofficertotimelyprovidethecertificateorstatement requiredbythissectionshallreleasethepurchaserfromtheobligationtowithholdthepurchase priceorpaytheamountdue.Thepurchaserofahotelwhofailstowithholdanamountofthe purchasepriceasrequiredbythisarticleandstatelawisliabletothetownfortheamount requiredtobewithheldtothe extent ofthevalueofthe purchaseprice. (Ordinance 2006-47,sec.2(1.02), adopted 12/4/06; 2006Code,ch. 15,sec.1.02) Sec. 11.02.003Exemptions and refunds (a)Exemptions.Thisarticledoes notimpose ataxon anyofthefollowing occupants: (1)Qualifyingreligious,charitableoreducationalentities.Acorporationorassociation thatisorganizedandoperatedexclusivelyforareligious,charitable,oreducational purposeifnopartofthenetearningsofthecorporationorassociationinuretothe benefitofaprivateshareholderorindividual.Forpurposesofthisexemption,a publicorprivateinstitutionofhighereducationisorganizedandoperatedexclusively foraneducationalpurposeonlyiftheinstitutionisdefinedasaTexasinstitutionof highereducationorasaTexasprivateorindependentinstitutionofhighereducation underanysubdivisionofsection 61.003,TexasEducationCode, asamended. (2)UnitedStatesgovernment.UnitedStatesgovernmentagenciesandtheirofficersor employeeswhentravelingorotherwiseengagedinthecourseofofficialdutiesfor thegovernmentalentity. (3)Military personnel.Military personneltraveling on officialmilitary business. (4)Qualifyingstateentities.TheStateofTexas,oranyagency,institution(excluding stateeducationalinstitutions),boardorcommissionofthestateandtheirofficersor employeeswhentravelingorotherwiseengagedinthecourseofofficialduties. Notwithstandingtheforegoing,astategovernmentalentitydescribedbythissection shall paythetaximposedbythisarticle butis entitledto a refundofthetaxpaid. (5)Qualifyingstateofficeroremployee.Astateofficeroremployeeofastate governmentalentitydescribedbysection(4)abovewhoisentitledtoreimbursement forthecostsoflodgingandforwhomaspecialprovisionorexceptiontothegeneral rateofreimbursementundertheGeneralAppropriationActappliesandwhois providedwithphotoidentificationverifyingtheidentityandexemptstatusofthe personis exemptfromthepayment ofthetax. (6)Diplomaticpersonnel.Diplomaticpersonnelwhopresentataxexemptioncardissued bytheUnitedStatesDepartment of State. (7)Occupantsqualifyingaspermanentresidents.Occupantswhoseuse,possessionor whoserighttouseorpossessionofahotelsleepingroomextendsforatleastthirty (30)consecutivedaysandwherethereisnointerruptionofpaymentfortheperiodas definedherein,andwheresuchpersonhascompliedwiththerequirementtoexecute 11-9 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter11: Taxation awrittenagreementforthirty(30)daysofconsecutiveusepriortocommencingsuch useor possessionasrequired bythestate comptroller. (8)Exemptioncertificatereceivedingoodfaith.Therighttouseorpossessaroomina hotelisexemptfromtaxationunderthisarticleifthepersonrequiredtocollectthe taxreceivesingoodfaithfromaguestanexemptioncertificatestatingthefollowing qualificationsforanexemption:thepersonisastateofficeroremployeeofastate governmentalentitydescribedinsubsection(4)aboveforwhomaspecialprovision orexceptiontothegeneralrateofreimbursementundertheGeneralAppropriations Actappliesandwhoisprovidedwithphotoidentificationverifyingtheidentityand exemptstatusofthepersonisnotrequiredtopaythetaxandisnotentitledtoa refund. (b)Refunds.Refundsare allowedasprovidedbystatelaw andshall be subjecttothefollowing regulations: (1)Timelimit.Agovernmental entity claiming a refundmustfile arefundclaimwiththe townonlyforeachcalendarquarterforallreimbursementsaccruedduringthat quarter.Claimsfiled outside ofthistime periodwillnot bereimbursed. (2)Refundform.Inordertoreceivearefund,thegovernmentalentityentitledtothe refundshallfilearefundclaimonaformprovidedbythetownandcontainingthe informationrequired bythetown as prescribed bytherulesofthestatecomptroller. (Ordinance 2006-47,sec.2(1.03), adopted 12/4/06; 2006Code,ch. 15,sec.1.03) Sec. 11.02.004Reportsand records (a)Everyhotelwithinthetownshallkeepandmaintainaccuraterecordsoftheconsideration andhoteloccupancytaxpaidbytheoccupantofeachsleepingroominthehotel.Suchrecords shallinclude,butnotbelimitedto,guestfolios,taxexemptioncertificates,andanyoriginal documentssuchaspostingledgersandrateandstayadjustmentreports,andanyotherdocuments necessarytoprovidetheinformationonthetownhoteloccupancytaxreportingformrequiredby thechieffinancialofficerandthestateformforreportinghoteloccupancytaxtothe comptroller’soffice.Thesereportsmayberetainedinanyretrievableformat,includingbutnot limitedtomicroform,andshallbemaintainedforaperiodofnotlessthanfour(4)years,and shallbeavailableforinspectionuponrequestbyanyemployee, agent,officerorrepresentativeof thetownatallreasonabletimes.Anyadjustmentsorallowancesmadeorgrantedshallbe reportedtothetownon aform provided bythe chieffinancialofficer. (b)Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersontofailtoperformanactrequiredbythisarticle, includingbutnotlimitedtocompliancewiththerequirementstocollect,payandaccurately reporttaxesasrequired bythisarticleandstatelaw. (Ordinance 2006-47,sec.2(1.04), adopted 12/4/06; 2006Code,ch. 15,sec.1.04) Sec. 11.02.005Failuretofile reportorpaytax .Thetownattorneyorotherattorneyactingonbehalfofthetownisauthorized (a)Legalaction tobringsuitagainstapersonwhoisrequiredtocollectthetaximposedbythisarticleandpaythe collectionsovertothetownandwhohasfailedtofileataxreportorpaythetaxwhenduein 11-10 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter11: Taxation ordertocollectthetaxnotpaid,ormayenjointhepersonfromoperatingahotelinthetownuntil thetaxispaidorthereportfiledinaccordancewithacourtorder.Inadditiontotheamountof anytax owedunderthisarticle,thepersonisliabletothetownfor: (1)Thetown’sreasonableattorney’sfees; (2)Thecostsofaninspectionoranauditconductedundersection11.02.004orthis sectionas determined bythetown using a reasonablerate,but onlyifthetaxhasbeen delinquentforatleasttwocompletemunicipalfiscalquartersatthetimetheauditis conducted; and (3)A penalty equaltofifteen(15) percentofthetotal amountofthetax owed. (b)Audits. (1)Ifthepersonrequiredtofileataxreportunderthisarticledoesnotfilethereportas requiredbythetown,thetownattorneyorotherattorneyactingforthetownmay determinethe amount oftax due underthisarticle by: (A)Conductinganauditofeachhotelinrelationtowhichthepersondidnotfile thereportasrequired bythetown; or (B)Usingthetaxreportfiledfortheappropriatereportingperiodundersection 156.151oftheTexasTaxCode, as amended. (2)Theauthoritytoconductanauditunderthissectionisinadditiontoanyotheraudit authority provided bystatute, charter,orordinance. (c)Statuteoflimitations.Alimitationperiodrelatingtothetimeallowedtoassesstaxesand bringasuittocollecttaxesdoesnotapplytoataximposedunderthisarticleortoasuitbrought underthissection. (d)Estimationoftax.Ifapersonfailstoafileataxreportasrequiredunderstatelaworthis articlefortherequiredreportingperiod,thetownattorneyorotherattorneyactingforthetown mayestimatethe amountoftaxduebyusingthetaxreportsinrelationtothehotelthatwerefiled duringthepreviouscalendaryearunderthisarticleorstatelaw.Anestimatemadeunderthis sectionisprimafacie evidenceofthe amount oftax dueforthatperiodinrelationtothathotel. (Ordinance 2006-47,sec.2(1.05) adopted12/4/06; 2006Code,ch. 15,sec.1.05) Sec. 11.02.006Useofrevenue (a)Revenuefromthemunicipalhoteloccupancytaxmaybeusedonlytopromotetourismand theconvention and hotelindustry, and thatuseislimitedtothefollowing: (1)Acquisitionofsites.Theacquisitionofsitesfortheconstruction,improvement, enlarging,equipping,repairing,operation,andmaintenanceofconventioncenter facilitiesorvisitorinformationcenters, orboth; (2)Conventionfacilities,personnelandmaterials.Thefurnishingoffacilities,personnel, andmaterialsfortheregistration ofconventiondelegates orregistrants; 11-11 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter11: Taxation (3)Advertisingandpromotions.Advertisingandconductingsolicitationsandpromotion programstoattracttouristsandconventiondelegatesorregistrantstothetownorits vicinity; (4)Promotionofthearts.Theencouragement,promotion,improvementandapplication ofthearts,includinginstrumentalandvocalmusic,dance,drama,folkart,creative writing,architecture,designandalliedfields,painting,sculpture,photography, graphicandcraftarts,motionpictures,radio,television,tapeandsoundrecording, andotherartsrelatedtothepresentation,performance,execution,andexhibitionof thesemajorartforms; (5)Historicrestoration.Historicalrestorationandpreservationprojectsoractivitiesor advertisingandconductingsolicitationsandpromotionalprogramstoencourage touristsand convention delegatestovisitpreserved historicsitesormuseums: (A)Atorintheimmediatevicinityofconventioncenterfacilitiesorvisitor informationcenters;or (B)Locatedelsewhereinthetownoritsvicinitythatwouldbefrequentedby touristsand convention delegates; (6)Otheruses.Otherqualifyingusesassetforthinsection351.101oftheTaxCode,as amended, orother applicablelaw. (b)Expensesfordailyoperations.Hoteloccupancytaxrevenuespentforapurposeauthorized bythissectionmaybespentforday-to-dayoperations,supplies,salaries,officerental,travel expenses,andotheradministrativecostsonlyifthoseadministrativecostsareincurreddirectlyin thepromotionandservicing expenditures authorizedundersubsection(a) ofthissection. (c)Allocationofrevenue.Allocationoftaxrevenuesforthepurposesspecifiedinsubsection (a)(3)ofthissectionshallbeinanamountnotlessthantheamountofrevenuereceivedbythe townfromthetaxat arateof one(1) percentofthe costof aroom. (Ordinance 2006-47,sec.2(1.06), adopted 12/4/06; 2006Code,ch. 15,sec.1.06) Sec. 11.02.007Criminal penalty Anypersonwhoviolatesthisarticleshallbeguiltyofamisdemeanor,andeachdaytheviolation isallowedtoexistorcontinuestoexistshallbeaseparateoffense.Eachsuchoffenseshallbe punishablebyafinenottoexceed$500.00.Thepenaltiesprovidedinthisarticlearecumulative ofanyotherremediesand/oractionsforcollectionavailabletothetownbylaw.(Ordinance 2006-47,sec. 2 (1.07), adopted12/4/06; 2006 Code,ch. 15, sec. 1.07) ARTICLE 11.03 SALESANDUSETAX Sec. 11.03.001Salestax elections Ordinancescallingelectionsaswellasthosecertifyingelectionresultsfortheimpositionofsales and usetaxesareonfileintheofficeofthetownsecretary.(OrdinanceadoptingCode) 11-12 CHAPTER12 TRAFFICANDVEHICLES ARTICLE 12.01 GENERAL PROVISIONS.............................................................................12-7 Sec. 12.01.001Definitions...........................................................................................12-7 Sec. 12.01.002Penalty.................................................................................................12-8 Sec. 12.01.003Obstructionstovisibility atintersections............................................12-8 Sec. 12.01.004Applicability oftrafficregulations on privatestreets..........................12-8 Sec. 12.01.005Locally enforcedmotorvehicleidlinglimitations..............................12-9 Sec. 12.01.006Operation oflaw enforcement emergencyvehiclewithout using warning devices...............................................................................12-10 ARTICLE 12.02 TRAFFIC-CONTROLDEVICES................................................................12-11 Division1.Generally.............................................................................................................12-11 Sec. 12.02.001Uniformity; conformancetomanual.................................................12-11 Sec. 12.02.002Obedience..........................................................................................12-11 Sec. 12.02.003Privileges ofdrivers ofauthorized emergencyvehicles....................12-12 Sec. 12.02.004Unauthorizeddevices........................................................................12-12 Sec. 12.02.005Interference........................................................................................12-13 Sec. 12.02.006Manual operationoftrafficsignalsbyschool crossingguard...........12-13 Sec. 12.02.007Installation and maintenance.............................................................12-13 Sec. 12.02.008Evidenceofvalidity...........................................................................12-14 Division2.Locations.............................................................................................................12-14 Sec. 12.02.031Stopsigns..........................................................................................12-14 Sec. 12.02.032U-turns...............................................................................................12-27 Sec. 12.02.033Emergencysigns................................................................................12-27 ARTICLE 12.03 OPERATIONOFVEHICLES.....................................................................12-28 Division1.Generally.............................................................................................................12-28 Division2. SpeedRegulations..............................................................................................12-28 Sec. 12.03.041Maximumspeedgenerally................................................................12-28 Sec. 12.03.042Specialspeedzones...........................................................................12-28 Sec. 12.03.043Signs..................................................................................................12-29 ARTICLE 12.04 PARKING.....................................................................................................12-30 Sec. 12.04.001Definitions.........................................................................................12-30 Sec. 12.04.002Presumptionthatvehicleownerisresponsibleforviolation.............12-30 Sec. 12.04.003Prohibitedparkinggenerally.............................................................12-30 Sec. 12.04.004Parking on unapprovedsurface.........................................................12-31 Sec. 12.04.005Parking nearcertaincrosswalks........................................................12-31 Sec. 12.04.006Exceptionfor emergency vehicles and governmentalvehicles.........12-32 Sec. 12.04.007Parking nearsafetyzone,firelaneorfire hydrant.............................12-33 Sec. 12.04.008Overnight parking..............................................................................12-33 Sec. 12.04.009Parkingfordisabled persons.............................................................12-34 ARTICLE 12.05 COMMERCIALVEHICLES.......................................................................12-35 Division1.Generally.............................................................................................................12-35 12-1 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter12: TrafficandVehicles Division2.OverweightVehicles..........................................................................................12-35 Sec. 12.05.031Compliance; permitforspecialloads................................................12-35 Sec. 12.05.032Weightlimits.....................................................................................12-36 Sec. 12.05.033Permit procedures..............................................................................12-37 Sec. 12.05.034Liabilityfor damage..........................................................................12-38 Sec. 12.05.035Vehiclesusedtotransportsolidwaste...............................................12-38 Sec. 12.05.036Vehiclestransportingready-mix concrete.........................................12-38 Sec. 12.05.037Weighing ofvehicles by police officers;procedurewhenweight exceedspermittedweight................................................................12-39 ARTICLE 12.06 MOTOR-ASSISTED SCOOTERS,MINI-MOTORBIKESAND POCKETBIKES...........................................................................................................12-40 Sec. 12.06.001Definitions.........................................................................................12-40 Sec. 12.06.002Penalty...............................................................................................12-41 Sec. 12.06.003Operation...........................................................................................12-41 ARTICLE 12.07 MOTORIZEDCARTS.................................................................................12-42 Sec. 12.07.001Applicability/exemptions..................................................................12-42 Sec. 12.07.002Definitions.........................................................................................12-43 Sec. 12.07.003Operationalregulations.....................................................................12-45 Sec. 12.07.004Equipment.........................................................................................12-46 Sec. 12.07.005Permits and cartoperationstickers....................................................12-48 \[Nextpageis12-7.\] 12-2 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter12: TrafficandVehicles * ARTICLE 12.01 GENERALPROVISIONS Sec. 12.01.001Definitions Whenusedinthischapter,thefollowingwordsandphrasesshallhavetherespectivemeanings ascribedtothem: Alley.Astreetthatisnotusedprimarilyforthroughtrafficandprovidesaccesstorearentrances of buildings orlotsalong astreet. Chieforchiefof police.The chiefof policeofthetown orhisor her designee. Commercialmotorvehicle.Anymotorvehicle,otherthanamotorcycle,designedorusedforthe transportationof property,including everyvehicleusedfordelivery purposes. Motorvehicle.Everyvehicle, ashereindefined,whichisself-propelled. Semi-trailer.Everyvehicleofthetrailertypesodesignedorusedinconjunctionwithamotor vehiclethatsomepartofitsownweightandthatofitsownloadrestsuponoriscarriedby anothermotorvehicle. Stoplight.Atraffic-controlsignaldisplayingdifferentcoloredlightsorcoloredlightedarrows successivelyorinacombination,andmaydisplayonlygreen,yellow,orred,andappliesto operatorsofvehiclesasprovided bytheTexasTransportationCode. Street.Everystreet,roadand alleywithinthetown, exclusive ofstatehighwayswithinthetown. Trailer.Everyvehiclewithoutmotorpowerdesignedorusedforcarryingpropertyorpassengers wholly on its ownstructure and to be drawn by a motorvehicle. Truck-tractor.Everymotorvehicledesignedorusedprimarilyfordrawingothervehicles,and notsoconstructedastocarryaloadotherthanapartoftheweightofthevehicleandloadso drawn,exceptthat\[thetermincludesamotorvehiclethatisotherwiseatruck-tractor,that\]is engagedwithasemi-trailerinthetransportationofautomobiles,andthattransportsmotor vehicles on part ofthetruck-tractor. Vehicle.Everymechanicaldevicein,uponorbywhichanypersonorpropertyisormaybe transportedordrawnuponapublichighway,includingmotorvehicles,commercialmotor vehicles,truck-tractors,trailers,andsemi-trailers,severally,ashereindefined,butexcepting devicesmoved by human power or used exclusively upon stationaryrailsortracks. (Ordinance2004-09,sec.II,adopted2/16/04;Ordinance2005-26,sec.II,adopted10/3/05;2006 Code, ch. 10,sec. 2.01) * Statelawreferences– Rulesofthe road,V.T.C.A.,TransportationCode,title7,subtitleC,ch.541etseq.; powersoflocalauthoritiesregardingtrafficandvehicles,V.T.C.A.,TransportationCode,sec.542.202; limitationonlocalauthoritiesregardingtrafficandvehicles,V.T.C.A.,TransportationCode,sec.542.203. 12-7 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter12: TrafficandVehicles Sec. 12.01.002Penalty Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersontoviolateanyprovisionofthisarticle,andanyperson violatingorfailingtocomplywithanyprovisionofthisarticleshallbefined,uponconviction, notlessthanonedollar($1.00)normorethantwothousanddollars($2,000.00),andaseparate offenseshallbedeemedcommitteduponeachdayduringoronwhichaviolationoccursor continues.(Ordinance2005-26,sec.XI,adopted10/3/05;Ordinance2006-23,sec.2.03,adopted 7/24/06;Ordinance 2008-31,sec.2.01,adopted 10/6/08; 2006Code,ch. 10,sec. 2.08) Sec. 12.01.003Obstructionstovisibilityatintersections (a)Prohibition.Noobjectorcombinationofobjects,includingbutnotlimitedtoanystructure, fence,wall,screen,hedge,tree,bush,shrub,billboardormoundofearth,terrace,bankorbarrier, shallbeerected,placed,plantedormaintainedonanycornerlotinsuchamannerastocreatea traffichazardbyobstructingtheviewofthedriversofmotorvehiclesusingthestreetsadjacent thereto. (b)Exceptions.Naturalexistingterrainwhichcannotberemovedbyreasonablelandscaping techniques,includingretainingwallsconstructedbeloworatthesamegradelineofsuchnatural existingterrain,shallbeexcludedfromtheobjectsotherwiseprohibitedasstatedwithin subsection(a)ofthissection. (c)Presumption.Anobject,orcombinationofobjects,erected,placed,plantedormaintained onacornerlotorparkwayadjacenttheretosoastointerferewiththevisuallineofsightatan elevationbetweentwoandone-halffeet(2-1/2')abovethetopoftheadjacentroadwaycurband eightfeet(8') abovethetop ofthe adjacentstreet curb,orifthereis no curbthenfromthe average streetgrade,withinatriangularareaformedbytheintersectionoftheadjacentstreetcurblines andapointoneachsuchright-of-waylinethirty-fivefeet(35')fromtheintersection,shallbe primafacieevidencethatsaidobject,orcombinationofobjects,soerected,placed,plantedor maintainedis an obstruction constituting a traffic hazard. (d)Removal.Anyobject,orcombinationofobjects,placed,erected,plantedormaintainedin violationofthissectionshallberemovedwithinten(10)daysofreceiptofwrittennoticeby certifiedmailfromthechiefofpoliceorhisrepresentativetotheowner,agentoroccupantofthe premiseswheresuchobstruction has been erected,placed, plantedormaintained. (Ordinance2004-09,sec.V,adopted2/16/04;Ordinance2005-26,sec.V,adopted10/3/05;2006 Code, ch. 10,sec. 2.04) Sec. 12.01.004Applicabilityoftrafficregulationson privatestreets Allstatelawsandtownordinancesandrulesregulatingtrafficonpublicstreetswithinthetown, boththoseexistingonthedateoftheadoptionofthissectionandthosesubsequentlyenacted, shallapplytotheprivatestreetsspecifiedbelow.Suchprivateroadsaredeemedtobepublic highwaysorstreetsforthepurposesoftheapplicationandenforcementofthetrafficregulations imposed underthissection: (1)BriarwoodCourt. (2)GlenHurstCourt. 12-8 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter12: TrafficandVehicles (3)GlenwickCourt. (4)MeadowRidgeDrive. (5)RidgewoodDrive. (6)WinstedCourt. (Ordinance 2006-23,sec.2.02, adopted7/24/06; 2006Code, ch. 10,sec. 2.07) Sec. 12.01.005Locally enforcedmotorvehicleidlinglimitations (a)Definitions. Forpurposesofthissection,theterms belowshall be defined asfollows: Commercialpassengertransportation.Amodeoftransportationprovidedbyabusormotor coachdesignedtoaccommodatemorethan10passengers(includingtheoperator)for compensationandthatispoweredbyaprimarypropulsionengine,butspecificallyexcludingthe modes ofrailroad,lightrail, ortaxicabs. Idle.Theoperationof anengineinthe operatingmodewhere: (1)The engineisnotengagedingear; (2)Theengineoperatesataspeedattherevolutionsperminutespecifiedbytheengine orvehiclemanufacturerforwhenthe acceleratorisfullyreleased; and (3)Thereisnoload ontheengine. Mechanicaloperations.Theuseofelectricaltoolsorequipmentinconstruction,maintenance,or repairoffacilities. Passengertransitoperations.Aregionalmodeofpublictransportationthatisfundedthrougha portionofsalestaxfortheregion beingserved. Primary propulsionengine.Agasoline ordiesel-fueledinternalcombustionenginethat: (1)Is attachedtoamotorvehicle;and (2)Providesthepowertopropelthemotorvehicleintomotion and maintainmotion. .Apersoncommitsanoffenseif,atanytimefromApril1through (b)Idlingprohibited September30ofanycalendaryear,hecauses,suffers,allows,orpermitstheprimarypropulsion engineofamotorvehicletoidleformorethanfive(5)consecutiveminutesunlessthemotor vehicleisinmotion.Theownerofavehiclesubjecttothissectionmaybechargedwitha violationofthissection,ifthatviolationiscommittedbythe owner's employee. (c)Exception.Itis an exceptiontoprosecutionunderthissectionthat: (1)Themotorvehiclehas a grossvehicleweightrating of 14,000 poundsorless; 12-9 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter12: TrafficandVehicles (2)Themotorvehiclewasforcedtoremainmotionlessbecauseoftrafficconditions over whichthe operator had no control; (3)Themotorvehiclewas being used: (A)BytheUnited Statesmilitary, nationalguard,orreserveforces;or (B)As an emergency orlawenforcementmotorvehicle; (4)Theprimarypropulsionengineofthemotorvehiclewasprovidingapowersource necessaryfor a mechanicaloperationofthevehicle,otherthan: (A)Propulsion;or (B)Passengercompartment heating orair conditioning; (5)Theprimarypropulsionengineofthemotorvehiclewasbeingoperatedfor maintenanceor diagnosticpurposes; (6)Theprimarypropulsionengineofthemotorvehiclewasbeingoperatedsolelyto defrost a windshield; (7)Theprimarypropulsionengineofthemotorvehiclewasbeingusedtosupplyheator airconditioning necessaryfor passengercomfortorsafety,ifthevehicle: (A)Wasaschoolbusorwasintendedforcommercialpassengertransportationor passengertransit operations; and (B)Did notidlemorethanthirty(30) consecutiveminutes; (8)Theprimarypropulsionengineofthemotorvehiclewasbeingusedtoprovideair conditioningorheatingnecessaryforemployeehealthorsafetywhiletheemployee wasusingthevehicletoperformanessentialjobfunctionrelatedtoroadway constructionormaintenance; (9)Thepersonchargedwiththeoffensewastheownerofamotorvehiclesubjecttothis sectionthat had been rented orleasedto a third party operatingthevehicleatthetime oftheoffense,ifthethirdpartyvehicleoperatorwasnotemployedbythevehicle owner. (Ordinance 2008-31,sec.2.02, adopted10/6/08) Sec. 12.01.006Operationoflawenforcementemergencyvehiclewithoutusingwarning devices Thedriverofanauthorizedemergencyvehiclethatisusedforlawenforcementpurposesmay operatewithoutusingtheemergencywarningdevicesrequiredbystatelawonlywhenthedriver 12-10 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter12: TrafficandVehicles isrespondingtoanemergencycallorwhenheorsheisinpursuitofasuspectedviolatorofthe law andheorshe hasprobablecausetobelievethat: (1)Knowledgeofhisorherpresencewillcausethesuspecttodestroyorloseevidence of a suspectedfelony; (2)Knowledgeofhisorherpresencewillcausethesuspecttoceaseasuspected continuingfelonybeforethedriverhasacquiredsufficientevidencetoestablish groundsforarrests; (3)Knowledgeofhisorherpresencewillcausethesuspecttoevadeapprehensionor identificationofthesuspect or of his orhervehicle;or (4)Trafficconditionsonamulti-lanedroadwayaresuchthatmovementsofmotoristsin responsetotheemergencywarningdevicesmayincreasethepotentialforacollision ormay unreasonably extendthedurationofthe pursuit. (Ordinance 92-15,sec.I, adopted5/19/92; 2006Code,ch. 10, sec. 7.1(B)) Statelawreference– Exceptionstosignal requirement,V.T.C.A.,TransportationCode,sec.546.004. * ARTICLE 12.02 TRAFFIC-CONTROLDEVICES Division 1. Generally Sec. 12.02.001Uniformity; conformancetomanual Alltraffic-controldevices,includingsigns,signalsandmarkings(pavementand/orcurb), installedorusedforthepurposeofdirectingandcontrollingtrafficwithinthetownshallconform withtheTexasManualonUniformTrafficControlDevicesforStreetsandHighwaysadoptedby thestatetransportationcommission(the“manual”).Asrequiredbysection544.002,Tex. TransportationCodeAnn.(Vernon1998),allsigns,signalsandmarkingserectedorusedbythe townshallbeuniform,andshallbelocatedthroughoutthetowninconformitywiththedirections showninthemanual asfaras practicable.(2006Code, ch. 10, sec. 2.03(A). See end ofthis article forfullhistoryforthisarticle.) Statelawreference– Adoptionofsignmanualandspecifications,V.T.C.A.,TransportationCode,sec. 544.001. Sec. 12.02.002Obedience Thedriverofanyvehicleshallobeytheinstructionsofanyofficialtraffic-controldevice,sign, signal ormarking applicablethereto placedin accordancewiththisarticle orothertrafficcodes of thetown,unlessotherwisedirectedbyapoliceofficer,subjecttotheexceptionshereingranted * Statelawreferences– Authoritytoplaceandmaintaintraffic-controldevices,V.T.C.A.,Transportation Code,sec.542.202(1);trafficsigns,signalsandmarkings,V.T.C.A., TransportationCode,ch.544. 12-11 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter12: TrafficandVehicles thedriverofanauthorizedemergencyvehicle.(2006Code,ch.10,sec.2.03(E).Seeendofthis articleforfullhistoryforthisarticle.) Statelawreference– Compliancewithtraffic-controldevice,V.T.C.A.,TransportationCode,sec.544.004. Sec. 12.02.003Privilegesof driversof authorizedemergency vehicles (a)Thedriver of an authorizedemergencyvehicle,astheterm“authorizedemergencyvehicle” isdefinedbysection541.201,TexasTransportationCode(Vernon1998),whenrespondingtoan emergencycallorwheninthepursuitofanactualorsuspectedviolatorofthelaw,orwhen respondingtobutnotuponreturningfromafirealarm,mayexercisetheprivilegessetforthin thissection, butsubjecttothe conditions hereinstatedandsubjectto other applicable codes ofthe town. (b)The driver ofan authorized emergencyvehiclemay: (1)Parkorstand,irrespectiveoftheprovisionsofthischapteroranyothercodesofthe town; (2)Proceedpastaredorstopsignalorstopsign,butonlyafterslowingdownasmaybe necessaryforsafeoperation; (3)Exceedtheprimafaciespeedlimitssolongashedoesnotendangerlifeorproperty; and (4)Disregardregulationsgoverningdirectionofmovementorturninginspecified directions. (c)Theexemptionhereingrantedtoanauthorizedemergencyvehicleshallapplyonlywhen thedriverof anysuchvehicleinmotionsounds an audiblesignal by bell,siren, orexhaustwhistle asmaybereasonablynecessary,andwhenthevehicleisequippedwithatleastonelightedlamp displayingaredlightvisibleundernormalatmosphericconditionsfromadistanceofatleastfive hundredfeet(500')tothefrontofsuchvehicle,exceptthatanauthorizedvehicleoperatedasa policevehicleneed notbeequippedwith or display a redlightfrominfrontofthevehicle. (2006Code, ch.10,sec. 2.03(F).See end ofthisarticleforfullhistoryforthisarticle.) Statelawreference– Operationofauthorizedemergencyvehicles,V.T.C.A.,TransportationCode,ch.546. Sec. 12.02.004Unauthorizeddevices (a)Nopersonshallplace,maintain,ordisplayuponorinviewofanyhighway,streetoralley anyunauthorizedsign,signal,marking,ordevice,whetheroneormore,whichpurportstobeor isanimitationoforresemblesanofficialtraffic-controldeviceorrailroadsignorsignal,or whichattemptstodirectthemovementoftraffic,orwhichhidesfromvieworinterfereswiththe effectiveness ofany officialtraffic-controldeviceor anyrailroadsign orsignal. (b)Nopersonshallplaceormaintainnorshallanypublicauthoritypermituponanyhighway, street oralley anytrafficsign orsignalbearingthereon any commercialadvertising. 12-12 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter12: TrafficandVehicles (c)Thissectionshallnotbedeemedtoprohibittheerectionuponprivatepropertyadjacentto highways,streetsoralleysofsignsgivingusefuldirectionalinformationandofatypethatcannot bemistakenfor officialsigns. (d)Everysuchprohibitedsign,signalormarkingisherebydeclaredtobeapublicnuisance, andthechiefofpoliceorhisauthorizedrepresentativeisherebyempoweredtoremovethesame or causeittobemovedwithout notice. (2006Code, ch.10,sec. 2.03(G). See end ofthisarticleforfullhistoryforthisarticle.) Statelawreference– Displayofunauthorizedsigns,signalsormarkings,V.T.C.A.,TransportationCode, sec.544.006. Sec. 12.02.005Interference Nopersonshallwithoutlawfulauthorityattempttoorinfactalter,deface,injure,knockdownor removeanyofficialtraffic-controldevice,signorsignaloranyrailroadsignorsignalorany inscription,shield,orinsigniathereon,oranypartthereof.(2006Code,ch.10,sec.2.03(H).See end ofthisarticleforfullhistoryforthis article.) Statelawreference– Interferencewithtraffic-controldevicesorrailroadsignsorsignals,V.T.C.A., TransportationCode,sec.544.005. Sec. 12.02.006Manualoperationoftrafficsignals byschoolcrossing guard (a)Theschoolcrossingguardsofficiallydesignatedbythechiefofpoliceareherebyinvested withtheauthoritytomanuallyoperatetraffic-controlsignals,pursuanttosection542.202,Tex. TransportationCodeAnn.(Vernon1998),bywhichtrafficisalternatelydirectedtostopand permittedto proceed. (b)Pursuanttosection542.501,Tex.TransportationCodeAnn.(Vernon1998),itshallbe unlawfulforanypersontowillfullyfailorrefusetocomplywithatraffic-controlsignaloperated by a school crossingguard. (2006Code, ch.10,sec. 2.03(I). See end ofthis articleforfullhistoryforthisarticle.) Statelawreference– Obediencetolawfulorderordirectionofschoolcrossingguard,V.T.C.A., TransportationCode,sec.542.501. Sec. 12.02.007Installation andmaintenance Thetownmanagerordesigneeshallplaceandmaintaintraffic-controlsigns,signalsanddevices whenandasrequiredunderthischapterorothertrafficcodesofthistowntomakeeffectivethe provisionsofthischapterorothercodes,andmayplaceandmaintainsuchadditionaltraffic- controldevicesashemaydeemnecessarytoregulatetrafficunderthischapterorothertraffic codesofthistownorunderstatelaw,ortoguideorwarntraffic.(2006Code,ch.10,sec. 2.03(J); OrdinanceadoptingCode.See endofthisarticleforfullhistoryforthisarticle.) 12-13 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter12: TrafficandVehicles Sec. 12.02.008Evidenceofvalidity Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersonnotauthorizedbythetownmanagerordesigneetoinstallor causetobeinstalledanysignal,signordevicepurportingtodirecttheuseofthestreetsorthe activitiesonthosestreetsofpedestrians,vehicles,motorvehicles,oranimals.Proof,inany prosecutionforaviolationofthischapteroranytrafficcodeofthetown,thatanytraffic-control device,sign,signalormarkingwasactuallyinplaceonanystreetshallconstituteprimafacie evidencethatthesamewasinstalledbythetownpursuanttotheauthorityofthischapterorof anothercodedirectingtheinstallationofsuchdevice,signalormarking.(2006Code,ch.10,sec. 2.03(K);OrdinanceadoptingCode. See end ofthis articleforfullhistoryforthis article.) Secs. 12.02.009–12.02.030Reserved Division 2. Locations Sec. 12.02.031Stopsigns Stopsignsshallbeerectedatthefollowingintersections,andsuchintersectionsarehereby designatedasstopintersections.Everydriverofavehicleapproachingastopintersectionshall stopbeforeenteringthecrosswalkonthenearsideoftheintersectionor,intheeventthereisno crosswalk,shallstopataclearlymarkedstopline,but,ifnone,thenatthepointnearestthe intersectingroadwaywherethedriverhasaviewoftheapproachingtrafficontheintersecting roadwaybeforeenteringtheintersection,exceptwhendirectedtoproceedbyapoliceofficeror traffic-controlsignal.Thestopintersections andlocations ofstopsignsshallbe asfollows: (1)Atthecorner of everystreetor courtintersectingwith andenteringontoTrophyClub Drive. (2)Atthe cornerofeverystreetorcourtintersectingwith andenteringontoIndianCreek Drive. (3)Atthe corner ofeverystreetor courtintersectingwith andenteringontoVillageTrail Drive. (4)AtthenortheastcorneroftheintersectionofIndianCreekDriveandTrophyWood Drivefacing east on IndianCreekDrive. (5)AtthesouthwestcorneroftheintersectionofIndianCreekDriveandTrophyWood DrivefacingwestonIndianCreekDrive. (6)AtthesoutheastcorneroftheintersectionofIndianCreekDriveandTrophyWood Drivefacingsouth onTrophy Wood Drive. (7)AtthenortheastcorneroftheintersectionofInvernessDriveandForestHillDrive facing east on InvernessDrive. (8)AtthenortheastcorneroftheintersectionofPhoenixDriveandPebbleBeachDrive facing east on PhoenixDrive. (9)AtthenortheastcorneroftheintersectionofCarnoustieDriveandOakmontDrive facing east on CarnoustieDrive. 12-14 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter12: TrafficandVehicles (10)AtthenorthwestcorneroftheeasternmostsectionoftheintersectionofSeminole Drive and FreshMeadowDrivefacing north on SeminoleDrive. (11)AtthenortheastcorneroftheintersectionofPinOakDriveandTrophyWoodDrive facing east on PinOakDrive. (12)AtthenortheastcorneroftheintersectionofPebbleBeachDriveandTrophyWood Drivefacing east on PebbleBeachDrive. (13)AtthesouthwestcorneroftheintersectionofPebbleBeachDriveandTrophyWood Drivefacingweston PebbleBeachDrive. (14)AtthenortheastcorneroftheintersectionofInvernessDriveandTrophyWood Drivefacing east on InvernessDrive. (15)AtthesouthwestcorneroftheintersectionofInvernessDriveandTrophyWood DrivefacingwestonInvernessDrive. (16)AtthenorthwestcorneroftheintersectionofMichelleCourtandIndianCreekDrive facing north on MichelleCourt. (17)AtthesoutheastcorneroftheintersectionofBrookHollowLaneandIndianCreek Drivefacing northeastonIndianCreekDrive. (18)AtthesoutheastcorneroftheintersectionofSt.AndrewsCourtandIndianCreek Drivefacingsouthwest onSt.AndrewsCourt. (19)AtthesoutheastcorneroftheintersectionofLakeForestCourtandIndianCreek Drivefacingsouthwest onLake ForestCourt. (20)AtthesoutheastcorneroftheintersectionofTurnburyCourtandIndianCreekDrive facingsouthwestonTurnburyCourt. (21)AtthesoutheastcorneroftheintersectionofGlenEaglesCourtandIndianCreek Drivefacingsouthwest onGlenEaglesCourt. (22)AtthenortheastcorneroftheintersectionofWoodlandsCourtandIndianCreek Drivefacing east onWoodlandsCourt. (23)AtthenortheastcorneroftheintersectionofShadyOaksCourtandIndianCreek Drivefacing east on ShadyOaksCourt. (24)AtthenortheastcorneroftheintersectionofRossCourtandIndianCreekDrive facing east on RossCourt. (25)AtthenorthwestcornerofthemosteasterlyintersectionofFairGreenDriveand IndianCreekDrivefacing north on FairGreenDrive. (26)AtthenorthwestcornerofthemostwesterlyintersectionofFairGreenDriveand IndianCreekDrivefacing north on FairGreenDrive. 12-15 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter12: TrafficandVehicles (27)AtthenortheastcorneroftheintersectionofSunriseCourtandEastHillsidePlace facing east on SunriseCourt. (28)AtthenortheastcorneroftheintersectionofGreenhillTrailSouthandEastHillside Placefacing east onGreenhillTrail South. (29)Atthenortheastcorneroftheintersection ofCrestwoodDrive and EastHillsidePlace facing east on CrestwoodDrive. (30)AtthesoutheastcorneroftheintersectionofRockwoodDriveandCrestwoodDrive facingsouthonRockwoodDrive. (31)AtthesouthwestcorneroftheintersectionofOverhillDriveandSkylineDrive facingwest on OverhillDrive. (32)AtthesouthwestcornerofthemostsoutherlyintersectionofPanoramaTrailand SkylineDrivefacingwest on PanoramaTrail. (33)AtthenortheastcorneroftheintersectionofPanoramaCourtandSkylineDrive facing east on PanoramaCourt. (34)AtthesouthwestcornerofthemostnortherlyintersectionofPanoramaTrailand SkylineDrivefacingwest on PanoramaTrail. (35)AtthenorthwestcorneroftheintersectionofBrookfieldDriveandCreekCourts Drivefacing north on BrookfieldDrive. (36)Atthe northwest corneroftheintersectionofOakmontDrive and CreekCourtsDrive facing north on OakmontDrive. (37)AtthesoutheastcorneroftheintersectionofCimarronDriveandSonoraDrive facingsouthonCimarronDrive. (38)AtthesouthwestcorneroftheintersectionofTrophyClubDriveandIndianCreek DrivefacingwestandcontrollingtrafficonTrophyClubDrive. (39)AtthenortheastcorneroftheintersectionofTrophyClubDriveandMichelleCourt facing east andcontrollingtraffic onTrophyClubDrive. (40)AtthenorthwestcornerofOverhillDriveandTimberRidgeDrivefacingnorthon OverhillDrive. (41)AtthesouthwestcornerofTimberRidgeDriveandSkylineDrivefacingweston TimberRidgeDrive. (42)AtthenorthwestcornerofRockwoodDriveandMeadowbrookLanefacingnorthon RockwoodDrive. (43)AtthenortheastcornerofGreenleafDriveandMeadowbrookLanefacingsoutheast onGreenleafDrive. 12-16 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter12: TrafficandVehicles (44)AtthesoutheastcornerofTimberlineDriveandGreenleafDrivefacingeaston TimberlineDrive. (45)AtthenortheastcornerofTimberRidgeDriveandGreenhillDrivefacingeaston TimberRidgeDrive. (46)AtthenorthwestcornerofGreenleafDriveandTimberlineDrivefacingnorthon GreenleafDrive. (47)AtthesouthwestcornerofTrophyWoodextensionatT.W.KingRoadfacingwest onT.W.KingRoad. (48)Atthesoutheast corner ofLakeForestDriveandCypressCourtfacingsouthonLake ForestDrive. (49)AtthenorthwestcornerofSummitCoveandMunicipalDrivefacingnorthon SummitCove. (50)AtthenorthwestcornerofHillTopLaneandOakHillDrivefacingnorthonOak HillDrive. (51)AtthesouthwestcornerofOakHillDriveandOakHillDrivefacingwest;thisstreet circlesaroundintoitself. (52)AtthenortheastcornerofOakVillageCourtandOakHillDrivefacingeastonOak VillageCourt. (53)AtthenorthwestcornerofCarnoustieDriveandWilshireDrivefacingnorthon CarnoustieDrive. (54)AtthesoutheastcornerofPortlandDriveandWilshireDrivefacingsouthon PortlandDrive. (55)AtthesoutheastcornerofBerkshireDriveandPortlandDrivefacingsouthweston BerkshireDrive. (56)Atthesoutheastcornerof WindingCreekCourtandCreekCourtsDrivefacingsouth on WindingCreekCourt. (57)AtthenortheastcornerofPalmettoCourtandOakmontDrivefacingeaston PalmettoCourt. (58)AtthesouthwestcornerofOakmontDriveandOakmontDrivefacingwest;this street circlesaroundintoitself. (59)AtthesouthwestcornerofShastaDriveandTrophyLakeDrivefacingweston ShastaDrive. (60)AtthenorthwestcornerofLlanoDriveandShastaDrivefacingnorthonLlano Drive. 12-17 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter12: TrafficandVehicles (61)AllfourcornerswhereCimarronDrive and ShastaDriveintersect. (62)AtthesoutheastcornerofShastaDriveandAlamosaDrivefacingsouthonShasta Drive. (63)AtthesoutheastcornerofPagosaCourtandSonoraDrivefacingsouthonPagosa Court. (64)AtthesoutheastcornerofPaloDuroCourtandSonoraDrivefacingsouthonPalo DuroCourt. (65)AtthesoutheastcornerofMesaVerdeCourtandSonoraDrivefacingsouthonMesa VerdeCourt. (66)AtthesoutheastcornerofSalidaDriveandChimneyRockDrivefacingsouthon SalidaDrive. (67)AtthesoutheastcornerofSonoraDriveandMontereyDrivefacingsouthonSonora Drive. (68)AtthenorthwestcornerofSilverRockDriveandChimneyRockDrivefacingnorth on SilverRockDrive. (69)AtthesouthwestcornerofMontereyDriveandSilverRockDrivefacingweston MontereyDrive. (70)AtthesoutheastcornerofSilverRockDriveandDurangoDrivefacingsouthon SilverRockDrive. (71)AtthenortheastcornerofChimneyRockDriveandSonoraDrivefacingeaston ChimneyRockDrive. (72)Atthecornerof every courtintersectionwith andentering ontoCreekCourtsDrive. (73)AtthesoutheastcorneroftheintersectionofSunsetDriveandPortlandDrivefacing southon SunsetDrive. (74)AtthenortheastcorneroftheintersectionofOakVillageLaneandOakHillDrive facing east on OakVillageLane. (75)AtthesouthwestcorneroftheintersectionofJaimeCourtandTrophyWoodDrive facingwest onJaimeCourt. (76)AtthesouthwestcorneroftheintersectionofFairwayVillageandFreshMeadow Courtfacingweston FairwayVillage. (77)Atthesoutheast corner oftheintersectionofVillage Way and FairwayVillagefacing southonVillage Way. 12-18 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter12: TrafficandVehicles (78)AtthenortheastcorneroftheintersectionofJenniferCourtandMichelleCourt facing east onJenniferCourt. (79)AtthenorthwestcorneroftheintersectionofHillLaneandOakHillDrivefacing west on HillLane. (80)AtthesoutheastcorneroftheintersectionofGlenwickCourtandMeadowRidge Drivefacingsouth on GlenwickCourt. (81)AtthesoutheastcorneroftheintersectionofGlenHurstCourtandMeadowRidge Drivefacingsouth on GlenHurstCourt. (82)AtthenorthwestcorneroftheintersectionofRidgewoodDriveandMeadowRidge Drivefacing north on RidgewoodDrive. (83)AtthesoutheastcorneroftheintersectionofBriarwoodCourtandMeadowRidge Drivefacingsouth on BriarwoodCourt. (84)AtthesoutheastcorneroftheintersectionofMeadowLakeDriveandAvalonDrive facingwest onMeadowLakeDrive. (85)AtthenorthwestcorneroftheintersectionofLakewoodDriveandAvalonDrive facing north on AvalonDrive. (86)AtthenortheastcorneroftheintersectionofSilverRockDriveandMcKenzieDrive facing east on SilverRockDrive. (87)Atthesouthwest corner ofthe northernmostintersection ofLakeviewDrive and Lake ShoreDrivefacingwest onLakeviewDrive. (88)AtthesouthwestcornerofthesouthernmostintersectionofLakeviewDriveand LakeshoreDrivefacingwest on LakeviewDrive. (89)AtthesoutheastcorneroftheintersectionofParkwayCourtandParkLanefacing southon ParkwayCourt. (90)AtthesouthwestcorneroftheintersectionofParkLaneandParkviewDrivefacing west on ParkLane. (91)AtthesoutheastcorneroftheintersectionofCimarronCourtandCimarronDrive facingwest on CimarronCourt. (92)AtthenortheastcorneroftheintersectionofRoundRockCourtandLlanoDrive facing east on RoundRockCourt. (93)AtthenortheastcorneroftheintersectionofPaintRockCourtandLlanoDrive facing east on PaintRockCourt. (94)AtthesouthwestcorneroftheintersectionofVillageTrailandTrophyLakeDrive facingwest onVillageTrail. 12-19 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter12: TrafficandVehicles (95)AtthesoutheastcorneroftheintersectionofColonialCourtandCypressCourt facingsouthonColonialCourt. (96)AtthenorthwestcorneroftheintersectionofGentryCourtandFreshMeadowDrive facing north on GentryCourt. (97)AtthenortheastcorneroftheintersectionofHannaCourtandTrophyWoodDrive facing east on HannaCourt. (98)AtthecornerofeverystreetorcourtintersectionwithandenteringontoDurango Drive. (99)AtthecornerofeverystreetorcourtintersectionwithandenteringontoSkyline Drive. (100)AtthenortheastcorneroftheintersectionofPanoramaCirclegoingwestand PanoramaCirclegoing north. (101)AtthenorthwestcorneroftheintersectionofSpyglassCourtandHogansDrive facing north on SpyglassCourt. (102)AtthenorthwestcorneroftheintersectionofHayesCourtandHogansDrivefacing north on HayesCourt. (103)Atthe northwest corneroftheintersectionofHamperCourt and HogansDrivefacing north on HamperCourt. (104)AtthenorthwestcorneroftheintersectionofSpyglassCourtandCypressCourt facing north on SpyglassCourt. (105)AtthesoutheastcorneroftheintersectionofSpyglassCourtandHogansDrive facingsouthon SpyglassCourt. (106)AtthenortheastcorneroftheintersectionofStephen’sCourtandHogansDrive facing east on StephenCourt. (107)AtthenorthwestcorneroftheintersectionofEdgemereCourtandDrivefacing northeast on EdgemereCourt. (108)AtthenorthwestcorneroftheintersectionofClearVistaDriveandCourtfacing north on ClearVistaDrive. (109)AtthenorthwestcorneroftheintersectionofLakeviewDriveandLakeshoreDrive facing north on LakeshoreDrive. (110)AtthesouthwestcorneroftheintersectionofLakeviewDriveandLakeshoreDrive facingwest on LakeviewDrive. (111)AtthesoutheastcorneroftheintersectionofLakeviewDriveandLakeshoreDrive facingsouthonLakeshoreDrive. 12-20 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter12: TrafficandVehicles (112)AtthesouthwestcorneroftheintersectionofParkviewDriveandDurangoDrive facingwest on DurangoDrive. (113)AtthenortheastcorneroftheintersectionofParkviewDriveandDurangoDrive facing east on DurangoDrive. (114)AtthenortheastcorneroftheintersectionofDurangoDriveandVillageTrailfacing east on DurangoDrive. (115)AtthesouthwestcorneroftheintersectionofDurangoDriveandVillageTrailfacing west on DurangoDrive. (116)AtthenortheastcorneroftheintersectionofTrophyClubDriveandTrophyLake Drivefacing east onTrophyClubDrive. (117)AtthesouthwestcorneroftheintersectionofTrophyClubDriveandTrophyLake DrivefacingwestonTrophyClubDrive. (118)AtthenorthwestcorneroftheintersectionofTrophyWoodDriveandInverness Drivefacing north onTrophy Wood Drive. (119)AtthesoutheastcorneroftheintersectionofTrophyWoodDriveandInverness Drivefacingsouth onTrophy Wood Drive. (120)AtthesouthwestcorneroftheintersectionofsouthboundGreenhillTrailand eastboundHuntersRidgeLane,facingwestfortrafficturningnorthorsouthonto GreenhillTrail or continuing east on HuntersRidgeLane. (121)AtthenortheastcorneroftheintersectionofwestboundHuntersRidgeLaneand northboundGreenhillTrail,facingeastfortrafficturningnorthorsouthonto GreenhillTrail or continuingwest on HuntersRidgeLane. (122)AtthesoutheastcorneroftheintersectionofnorthboundGreenhillTrailand eastboundHeatherGlenCircle,facingsouthfortrafficturningeastorwestonto HeatherGlenCircleor continuing northonGreenhillTrail. (123)AtthenorthwestcorneroftheintersectionofsouthboundGreenhillTrailand westboundHeatherGlenCircle,facingnorthfortrafficturningeastorwestonto HeatherGlenCircleor continuingsouthonGreenhillTrail. (124)AtthesoutheastcorneroftheintersectionofnorthboundGreenhillTrailand HeatherstoneCourt,facingsouthfortrafficturningeastorwestontoHeatherstone Court. (125)AtthenorthwestcorneroftheintersectionofsouthboundHeatherGlenCircleand westboundHuntersRidgeLane,facingnorthfortrafficturningeastorwestonto HuntersRidgeLane. (126)AtthenortheastcorneroftheintersectionofwestboundPlazaDriveandnorthbound TrophyWoodDrive,facingeastfortrafficturningnorthorsouthonTrophyWood Drive orcontinuingweston PlazaDrive. 12-21 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter12: TrafficandVehicles (127)AtthesouthwestcorneroftheintersectionofeastboundPlazaDriveandsouthbound TrophyWoodDrive,facingwestfortrafficturningnorthorsouthonTrophyWood Drive orcontinuing east on PlazaDrive. (128)AtthenortheastcorneroftheintersectionofnorthboundTrophyBranchand eastboundPlazaDrive,facingsouthfortrafficturning east orweston PlazaDrive. (129)Atthesoutheastcorneroftheintersection ofPlazaDrive and T.W.KingRoad,facing westfortrafficturning north orsouthonT.W.KingRoad. (130)Atthesouthwest corner oftheintersection ofTrophyWoodDrive and StateHighway 114serviceroad,facing northfortrafficturningwest onto StateHighway 114 service road. (131)AtthesoutheastcorneroftheintersectionofGlasgowDriveandGalloway Boulevardfacingsouth onGlasgowDrive. (132)AtthenorthwestcorneroftheintersectionofAlisaLaneandMcLeanAvenuefacing northeast on AlisaLane. (133)AtthesouthwestcorneroftheintersectionofAlisaLaneandMontgomerieAvenue facingwest on AlisaLane. (134)AtthesoutheastcorneroftheintersectionofMontgomerieAvenueandGalloway Boulevardfacing east onMontgomerieAvenue. (135)AtthesoutheastcorneroftheintersectionofVerandaAvenueandGalloway BoulevardfacingsoutheastonVerandaAvenue. (136)AtthenorthwestcorneroftheintersectionofCarrickDriveandVerandaAvenue facing eastsoutheastonCarrickDrive. (137)AtthenorthwestcorneroftheintersectionofStirlingAvenueandCarrickDrive facing northwest on StirlingAvenue. (138)AtthesoutheastcorneroftheintersectionofStirlingAvenueandGalloway Boulevardfacing east on StirlingAvenue. (139)AtthesoutheastcorneroftheintersectionofPrestwickAvenueandGalloway Boulevardfacingsouthsoutheaston PrestwickAvenue. (140)AtthenorthwestcorneroftheintersectionofPrestwickAvenueandCarrickDrive facing north on PrestwickAvenue. (141)AtthesouthwestcorneroftheintersectionofCarrickDriveandEdinburghAvenue facing northwest on CarrickDrive. (142)AtthesouthwestcorneroftheintersectionofAberdeenDriveandEdinburghAvenue facingwest on AberdeenDrive. 12-22 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter12: TrafficandVehicles (143)AtthenorthwestcorneroftheintersectionofAberdeenDriveandPrestwickAvenue facing northeast on AberdeenDrive. (144)AtthesouthwestcorneroftheintersectionofGallowayBoulevardandEdinburgh Avenuefacing northwestonGallowayBoulevard. (145)AtthenorthwestcorneroftheintersectionofHighlandsDriveandGalloway Boulevardfacing north onHighlandsDrive. (146)AtthesouthwestcorneroftheintersectionofMonaValeRoadandHighlandsDrive facingwest onMonaValeRoad. (147)AtthenorthwestcorneroftheintersectionofBellshillLaneandMonaValeRoad facing north on BellshillLane. (148)AtthesoutheastcorneroftheintersectionofRalstonDriveandStrathfieldLane facingsouthonRalstonDrive. (149)AtthenorthwestcorneroftheintersectionofRalstonDriveandLilyfieldDrive facing north on RalstonDrive. (150)AtthenorthwestcorneroftheintersectionofLilyfieldDriveandMonaValeRoad facing northwest on LilyfieldDrive. (151)AtthenorthwestcorneroftheintersectionofStrathfieldLaneandLilyfieldDrive facing northeast onStrathfieldLane. (152)AtthenortheastcorneroftheintersectionofRoseburyLaneandLilyfieldDrive facing east on RoseburyLane. (153)AtthenortheastcorneroftheintersectionofBroadwayDriveandRosevilleDrive facing east on BroadwayDrive. (154)AtthesouthwestcorneroftheintersectionofBroadwayDriveandMosmanLane facingwest on BroadwayDrive. (155)AtthesoutheastcorneroftheintersectionofMosmanLaneandMorganLanefacing southwestonMosmanLane. (156)AtthenortheastcorneroftheintersectionofMorganLaneandRosevilleDrive facing northeast onMorganLane. (157)AtthenorthwestcorneroftheintersectionofRosevilleDriveandMarshallCreek Drivefacing north on RosevilleDrive. (158)AtthenortheastcorneroftheintersectionofBroadwayDriveandHighlandsDrive facing east on BroadwayDrive. (159)AtthenorthwestcorneroftheintersectionofBroadwayDriveandTrophyPark Drivefacing northwest onBroadwayDrive. 12-23 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter12: TrafficandVehicles (160)AtthenorthwestcorneroftheintersectionofWaverlyDriveandBroadwayDrive facing northeast onWaverlyDrive. (161)AtthesoutheastcorneroftheintersectionofDerbyWayandTrophyParkDrive facingsouthonDerby Way. (162)Atthesoutheastcorneroftheintersectionof Strathfield and Lilyfieldfacingsouth. (163)AtthesouthwestcorneroftheintersectionofBobcatBoulevardandTrophyClub Drivefacing northwest. (164)AtthesoutheastcorneroftheintersectionofParkviewandBobcatBoulevardfacing south. (165)AtthesoutheastcorneroftheintersectionofMarshallCreekandBobcatBoulevard facingsouthwest. (166)AtthenortheastcorneroftheintersectionofTrophyClubDriveandYorkshireDrive facing east. (167)AtthesoutheastcorneroftheintersectionofYorkshireDriveandSherwoodDrive facingsoutheast. (168)AtthenortheastcorneroftheintersectionofSheffieldDriveandSherwoodDrive facing east. (169)AtthenorthwestcorneroftheintersectionofEarlDriveandSheffieldDrivefacing northwest. (170)AtthesouthwestcorneroftheintersectionofEarlDriveandYorkshireDrivefacing west. (171)AtthenortheastcorneroftheintersectionofHogansDriveandReadingCourtfacing east. (172)AtthenortheastcorneroftheintersectionofHogansDriveandRochesterCourt facing east. (173)AtthenortheastcorneroftheintersectionofKensingtonLaneandRosevilleDrive facing east. (174)AtthenorthwestcorneroftheintersectionofKensingtonLaneandGenevaCourt facing north. (175)AtthenorthwestcorneroftheintersectionofKensingtonLaneandRoseBayCourt facing north. (176)AtthesouthwestcorneroftheintersectionofKensingtonLaneandBalmainCourt facingwest. 12-24 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter12: TrafficandVehicles (177)AtthesoutheastcorneroftheintersectionofMorganLaneandBronteCourtfacing south. (178)AtthenorthwestcorneroftheintersectionofMorganLaneandWillowLanefacing north. (179)AtthesoutheastcorneroftheintersectionofYorkshireDriveandSherwoodDrive facingsouth. (180)AtthesouthwestcorneroftheintersectionofYorkshireDriveandEarlDrivefacing west. (181)AtthenorthwestcorneroftheintersectionofEarlDriveandSheffieldDrivefacing north. (182)AtthenortheastcorneroftheintersectionofSheffieldDriveandSherwoodDrive facing east. (183)AtthesouthwestcorneroftheintersectionofEdinburghAvenueandMalinDrive facingwest. (184)AtthenortheastcorneroftheintersectionofAbbyLaneandVerandaAvenuefacing east. (185)Atthenortheastcorneroftheintersection ofVerandaAvenue and MalinDrivefacing east. (186)AtthesouthwestcorneroftheintersectionofEarlDriveandExeterDrivefacing west. (187)Atthe northwest corneroftheintersectionofExeterDrive and SheffieldDrivefacing north. (188)AtthesouthwestcorneroftheintersectionofKentStreetandTrophyClubDrive facingwest. (189)AtthenortheastcorneroftheintersectionofKentStreetandMonaValeRoadfacing east. (190)AtthenorthwestcorneroftheintersectionofMonaValeRoadandMarrickville Drivefacing north. (191)AtthenorthwestcorneroftheintersectionofDarlinghurstRoadandMarrickville Drivefacing north. (192)AtthenorthwestcorneroftheintersectionofCastlereachStreetandMarrickville Drivefacing north. (193)AtthesoutheastcorneroftheintersectionofDarlinghurstRoadandCastlereach Streetfacing east. 12-25 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter12: TrafficandVehicles (194)Atthesouthwest corneroftheintersection ofCastlereach Street andMonaValeRoad facingwest. (195)AtthenorthwestcorneroftheintersectionofChatswoodDriveandWaverlyDrive facing north. (196)AtthesoutheastcorneroftheintersectionofKingLaneandChatswoodDrivefacing southeast. (197)AtthenorthwestcorneroftheintersectionofKingLaneandAnnadaleDrivefacing north. (198)AtthenorthwestcorneroftheintersectionofAnnadaleDriveandWaverlyDrive facing north. (199)AtthenorthwestcorneroftheintersectionofHydeCourtandWaverlyDrivefacing north. (200)AtthesouthwestcorneroftheintersectionofWaverlyDriveandBalmoralDrive facingwest. (201)AtthenorthwestcorneroftheintersectionofBalmoralDriveandTrophyParkDrive facing north. (202)AtthenortheastcorneroftheintersectionofHaleCourtandHogansDrivefacing east. (203)AtthenortheastcorneroftheintersectionofRochesterCourtandHogansDrive facing east. (204)AtthenortheastcorneroftheintersectionofReadingCourtandHogansDrivefacing east. (205)AtthesouthwestcorneroftheintersectionofGreenanDriveandMontgomerieDrive facingwest. (206)AtthenortheastcorneroftheintersectionofGreenanDriveandMcLeanDrive facing north. (207)AtthesouthwestcorneroftheintersectionofDerbyCourtandGallowayBoulevard facing north. (208)AtthesoutheastcorneroftheintersectionofYorkStreetandTrophyClubDrive facingwest. (209)AtthenorthwestcorneroftheintersectionofMonaValeRoadandYorkStreet facing east. (210)AtthenorthwestcorneroftheintersectionofMonaValeRoadandCromwellCourt facing north. 12-26 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter12: TrafficandVehicles (211)AtthenorthwestcorneroftheintersectionofMonaValeRoadandBrunswickCourt facing north. (212)AtthenorthwestcorneroftheintersectionofMonaValeRoadandMartinCourt facing north. (213)AtthenorthwestcorneroftheintersectionofMonaValeRoadandRanwickCourt facing north. (214)AtthenortheastcorneroftheintersectionofMonaValeRoadandHighlandsDrive facing east. (2006Code, ch.10,sec. 2.03(B). See end ofthisarticleforfullhistoryforthisarticle.) Statelawreferences– Authoritytodesignatethroughhighwaysandstopandyieldintersections,V.T.C.A., TransportationCode,secs.542.202,544.003;mannerofstoppingatstoporyieldsign,V.T.C.A., TransportationCode,sec.544.010. Sec. 12.02.032U-turns (a)Restrictions. (1)Itshallbeunlawfulforthedriverofanyvehicletoturnsuchvehiclesoastoproceed intheoppositedirectionortomakeaonehundredeighty(180)degreeturn(U-turn) onanystreetpostedbythetownwithasignorsignsindicatingthatsuchamovement isprohibited.U-turnsshallbepermittedatlocationswherenosignorstatelaw prohibitssuchturn. (2)ItshallbeunlawfulforthedriverofanyvehicletomakeaU-turnunsafely,orby backing, orwhensuchturncausesinterferencewithothertraffic. (b)Prohibitedlocations.U-turnsignsshallbeerectedatthefollowinglocations,andsuch locationsareherebydesignatedasprohibitedU-turnlocations.TheprohibitedlocationsofU- turnsshall beasfollows: (1)Thesouthend ofthemedian abuttingthe StateHighway 114 serviceroad and west of 353TrophyLakeDrive.Thisprohibition applies onlytotrafficnorth bound. (2)ThesouthendofthemedianofTrophyClubDriveabuttingtheStateHighway114 serviceroadandwestof99TrophyClubDrive.Thisprohibitionappliesonlyto trafficnorth bound. (2006Code, ch.10,sec. 2.03(C). See end ofthisarticleforfullhistoryforthisarticle.) Sec. 12.02.033Emergencysigns TwoemergencysignsshallbelocatedonTrophyClubDrive.Thesignfornorthboundtraffic shallbelocated242feetsouthoftheintersectionofTrophyClubDriveandMunicipalDriveon the eastsideofTrophyClubDrive.Thesignforsouthboundtrafficshallbelocated 343 feet north 12-27 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter12: TrafficandVehicles oftheintersectionofTrophyClubDriveandMunicipalDriveinthecentermedianofTrophy ClubDrive.(2006Code,ch.10,sec.2.03(L).Seeendofthisarticleforfullhistoryforthis article.) (Ordinance2004-09,sec.IV,adopted2/16/04;Ordinance2005-26,sec.IV,adopted10/3/05; Ordinance2006-19,sec.II,adopted6/19/06;2006Code,ch.10,sec.2.03;Ordinance2008-38, sec.II,adopted12/1/08;Ordinance2009-32,sec.II,adopted11/16/09;Ordinance2011-02, adopted1/17/11;Ordinance 2011-37, adopted 10/17/11;Ordinance 2013-01 adopted 1/7/13) * ARTICLE 12.03 OPERATIONOFVEHICLES Division 1. Generally Secs. 12.03.001–12.03.040Reserved † Division 2. SpeedRegulations Sec. 12.03.041Maximumspeed generally (a)Exceptasprovidedbysection12.02.003ofthiscode,nopersonshalldriveavehicleona streetorhighwaywithinthetownataspeedgreaterthanisreasonableandprudentunderthe circumstancesthenexisting. (b)Themaximumrateofspeedonallofthestreets,roadsandhighwayswithinthecorporate limitsofthetownshallbethirty(30)milesperhour,exceptindesignatedschoolzonesas providedherein. (c)Themaximumrateofspeedonallofthealleyswithinthecorporatelimitsofthetownshall be(15)fifteenmilesperhour. (2006Code, ch.10,sec. 2.02(A). See end ofthisdivisionforfullhistoryforthisdivision.) Statelawreference– Maximumspeed requirement,V.T.C.A.,TransportationCode,sec.545.351. Sec. 12.03.042Specialspeedzones Thefollowingareas,streetsorportionsthereofshallbedesignatedspecialspeedzonesandit shallbeunlawfulforanypersontodriveanyvehiclethereonataspeedgreaterthantwenty(20) miles perhour duringthe designatedtimes: (1)OnVillageTrailRoadfromthe0blocktothe300block,betweenthehoursof7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. and betweenthe hoursof2:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. on schooldays. * Statelawreference– Operationandmovementofvehicles,V.T.C.A.,TransportationCode,ch.546. † Statelawreferences– Authoritytoestablishoralterprimafaciespeedlimits,V.T.C.A.,Transportation Code,sec.542.202(12);speedrestrictions,V.T.C.A.,TransportationCode,sec.545.351etseq.;authority ofmunicipalitytoalterspeedlimits,V.T.C.A.,TransportationCode,sec.545.356. 12-28 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter12: TrafficandVehicles (2)OnTrophyLakeDriveatthecornerofTrophyClubDriveto300feetsouthof VillageTrailRoad,betweenthehoursof7:00a.m.and9:00a.m.andbetweenthe hoursof2:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. on schooldays. (3)OnMarshallCreekRoadfromthemostwesterntownlimitssigntotheintersection ofBobcatBoulevard,betweenthehoursof7:00a.m.and9:30a.m.andbetweenthe hoursof2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. on schooldays. (4)OnParkviewDrivefromtheintersectionofBobcatBoulevardsouthtoDurango Drive,betweenthehoursof7:00a.m.and9:30a.m.andbetweenthehoursof2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. on school days. (5)OnBobcatBoulevard120'westoftheintersectionwithRosevilleDriveto96'south ofthetownlimitsbetweenthehoursof7:00a.m.and9:30a.m.andbetweenthe hoursof2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. on schooldays. (6)OnTrophyClubDrive,200'southofitsintersectionwithDurangoDriveand extending456'northonTrophyClubDrive,betweenthehoursof7:00a.m.and9:00 a.m. and betweenthe hours of 2:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. on schooldays. (7)OnTrophyClubDr.,801'southofitsintersectionwithBobcatBlvd.andextending 1055'northonTrophyClubDrive,betweenthehoursof7:00a.m.and9:30a.m.and betweenthe hoursof2:00p.m. and 5:00 p.m. on school days. (2006Code, ch.10,sec. 2.02(B). See end ofthisdivisionforfullhistoryforthisdivision.) Sec. 12.03.043Signs Speedlimitandschoolzonesignsinconformitywiththemanualandspecificationsforuniform traffic-controldevicesasadoptedbythestatetransportationcommissionshallbeandherebyare directedtobeerectedattheappropriatelocationsasdeterminedbythechiefofpolice.(2006 Code, ch. 10,sec. 2.02(C).See endofthis divisionforfull historyforthisdivision.) (Ordinance2004-09,sec.III,adopted2/16/04;Ordinance2005-26,sec.III,adopted10/3/05; 2006Code,ch.10,sec.2.02;Ordinance2009-32,sec.II,adopted11/16/09;Ordinance2011-30 adopted9/12/11;Ordinance2012-37adopted12/10/12;Ordinance2013-22adopted8/19/13; Ordinance2014-34 adopted 10/28/14) 12-29 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter12: TrafficandVehicles * ARTICLE 12.04 PARKING Sec. 12.04.001Definitions For purposesofthisarticle,theterms belowshallmean asfollows: Approvedpavedsurface.Asurfaceonwhichoff-streetparkingispermittedasauthorizedbyand setforthinthetown comprehensivezoning ordinanceand otherapplicable codesofthetown. Recreationalvehicle.Self-propelledlivingquartersequippedorusedforsleepingandeating, whichmay be movedfromonelocationtoanotherover a publicstreet. Standorpark.Thehaltingofavehicle,whetheroccupiedornot,otherwisethantemporarilyfor the purposeof and while actually engagedinreceiving or discharging passengers. (2006Code, ch.10,sec. 2.05(A). See end ofthisdivisionforfullhistoryforthisdivision.) Sec. 12.04.002Presumptionthatvehicle owneris responsibleforviolation Itispresumedthattheregisteredownerofanunattendedorunoccupiedvehicleparked,stopped orstandinginviolationofthischapterillegallyparkedsuchvehicle.Therecordsofthestate transportationdepartmentorthecountyhighwaylicensedepartmentshowingthenameofthe persontowhomthestatehighwaylicensewasissuedisprimafacieevidenceofownershipbythe namedindividual.(2006Code,ch.10,sec.2.05(F).Seeendofthisdivisionforfullhistoryfor this division.) Statelawreference– Presumptionthatownerofvehicleisresponsibleforoffense,V.T.C.A., TransportationCode,sec.545.308. Sec. 12.04.003Prohibitedparking generally Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersontoleave,parkorstandamotorvehicle,mobilehome,motor home,recreationalvehicle,trailer or boatuponthefollowingportionsofthepublicstreetslocated withinthetown: (1)IndianCreekDrivebetweenitsintersectionwithTrophyClubDriveandHeritage Court; (2)AlongthesouthboundandwestboundlanesofIndianCreekDrivebetween TimberlineDriveandHillcrestCourtandthenorthboundandeastboundlanesof IndianCreek betweenHeritageCourtandTimberlineCourt; (3)TrophyClubDrivebetweenitsintersectionwithStateHighway114andAvenue Twenty;provided,however,thatthereshallbeexcludedfromthisportionofthe publicstreetthatareawhichliesbetweenmediannumbertwoandmediannumber threealongTrophyClubDriveandadjacenttothetowninformation/mapsign(said * Statelawreferences– Authoritytoregulateparkingonprivateproperty,V.T.C.A.,LocalGovernment Code,sec.431.001;authoritytoregulateparkinggenerally,V.T.C.A.,TransportationCode,sec. 542.202(2);stopping,standingandparking,V.T.C.A.,TransportationCode,sec.545.301etseq.;stopping, standingorparkingprohibitedincertainplaces,V.T.C.A.,TransportationCode,sec.545.302. 12-30 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter12: TrafficandVehicles areabeinglocatedapproximatelyone-fourth(1/4)milefromtheintersectionof TrophyClubDriveandStateHighway114),andwhichareaisdesignatedand markedbystripingorotherwiseasaparkingareawherevehiclesmaypark,stopor standfornomorethanfive(5)minutesforthepurposeofreviewingthe information/mapsign; (4)TrophyLakeDrive; (5)Alongthesouthside oftheentirelengthof FairwayVillageDrive; (6)Alongthesouthside oftheentirelengthof SummitCoveDrive; (7)AlongtheeastandwestsidesofParkviewDrivefromDurangoDriveto500 ParkviewDrivebetweenthehoursof7:00a.m.and9:30a.m.andbetweenthehours of 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. on schooldays; (8)AlongtheeastandwestsidesofParkviewDrivefrom500ParkviewDrivetoBobcat Boulevardbetweenthehoursof7:00a.m.and9:30a.m.andbetweenthehoursof 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. onschool days; (9)Between22 and42WestHillsidePlace; (10)On a sidewalk; (11)Infront ofa public orprivatedriveway; (12)Withinanintersection; (13)On a crosswalk; (14)Withintwenty(20)feetofa crosswalk at anintersection; (15)Withinfifteen(15)feetofafire hydrant; or (16)Wheresigns are erectedorcurbs are paintedindicatingthatsuchis not allowed. (2006Code,ch.10,sec.2.05(B);OrdinanceadoptingCode.Seeendofthisdivisionforfull historyforthisdivision.) Sec. 12.04.004Parking on unapprovedsurface Apersoncommitsanoffenseifhestops,standsorparksamotorvehicleonalot,unlessthe vehicleisonanapprovedpavedsurface.(2006Code,ch.10,sec.2.05(C)(1).Seeendofthis divisionforfull historyforthis division.) Sec. 12.04.005Parkingnearcertaincrosswalks Itshallbeunlawfultoparkamotorvehiclewithintwentyfeet(20')ofthemarkedcrosswalksat thefollowinglocations: (1)BobcatBlvd. 400'south ofthetownlimits. 12-31 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter12: TrafficandVehicles (2)BobcatBlvd. atMarshallCreekRd. (3)BobcatBlvd. atParkview. (4)(2)BobcatBlvd. atTrophyClubDr. (5)404 ParkviewDr. (6)410 ParkviewDr. (7)500 ParkviewDr. (8)(2)ParkviewDr. atDurango. (9)(2)Durango atParkview. (10)197Durango. (11)(2)Durango atVillageTrl. (12)(2)VillageTrl. atDurango. (13)VillageTrl.atSonora. (14)VillageTrl.atSundanceCt. (15)TrophyLake atVillageTrl. (16)TrophyClubatMeadowCreekCt. (17)(2)TrophyClubatTrophyLake. (18)TrophyClubatDurango. (2006Code,ch.10,sec.2.05(C)(2);OrdinanceadoptingCode.Seeendofthisdivisionforfull historyforthisdivision.) Sec. 12.04.006Exceptionforemergencyvehicles and governmental vehicles Allemergencyvehiclesshallbeexemptfromtherestrictionsassetforthinsections12.04.003, 12.04.004and12.04.005hereof.Emergencyvehiclesshallincludeambulances,firetrucksand equipment,policevehiclesandallgovernmentalvehiclesusedfornecessarygovernmental purposes.(2006Code,ch.10,sec.2.05(D).Seeendofthisdivisionforfullhistoryforthis division.) 12-32 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter12: TrafficandVehicles Sec. 12.04.007Parkingnearsafetyzone,firelane orfire hydrant Exceptwherenecessarytoavoidconflictwithothertraffic,orincompliancewithlaworthe directionofapoliceofficerorofficialtraffic-controldevice,nopersonshallstop,standorparka vehicle: (1)Betweenasafetyzoneorfirelaneandtheadjacentcurborwithinthirtyfeet(30')of pointsonthecurbimmediatelyoppositetheendsofasafetyzone,unlessadifferent lengthisindicated bysignsormarkings. (2)Adjacenttoafirehydrantwithinfifteenfeet(15')ofpointsonthecurbdirectly adjacenttoafire hydrant,unless a differentlengthisindicatedbysigns ormarkings. (2006Code,ch.10,sec.2.05(H);OrdinanceadoptingCode.Seeendofthisdivisionforfull historyforthisdivision.) Sec. 12.04.008Overnight parking (a)Prohibition;restrictedhours.Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersontostandorparkanymotor vehicle,trailer,mobilehome,motorhomeorboatalongoruponanypublichighway,street,alley orotherpublicright-of-waylocatedwithinthetownbetweenthehoursof3:00 a.m.and5:00a.m. eachday(hereinafter“restrictedhours”).Thisprohibitionshallnotbeapplicabletoanymotor vehiclewhichisbeingusedforemergencypurposes,totheoperationofanymotorvehiclebeing usedbyautilitycompanyforrepairpurposes,ortoanygovernmentalvehiclebeingusedfor necessarygovernmental purposes. (b)Annualpermit. (1)Anypersonwhodesirestostandorparkamotorvehicleuponapublichighway, street,alleyorotherpublicright-of-wayduringrestrictedhoursshallpurchasea permit authorizingthesamefromthetown; provided,however, a permitshall only be allowediftherearethree(3)ormorevehiclesregisteredtotheaddressoftheperson requestingthepermit.Amaximumoftwo(2)permitsmaybeissuedperhousehold. Apermitshallbedisplayedinthefrontwindshieldofamotorvehicleregisteredat theaddressoftheapplicantsothatthepermitisplainlyvisibletoapersonstanding outsideofthemotorvehicle.Anymotorvehicleparkedaspermittedbythissection shallbeparkedinfrontoftheresidenceforwhichtheannualpermithasbeenissued insuchamannerasnottoobstructaccesstotheprivatedrivewaysofneighboring residents. (2)Apermitshallbeissuedto aspecificresidenceaddressandmaybetransferredto any vehicleregisteredatthat address. Permits are nottransferableto athirdparty. (3)Afeeintheamountestablishedbythefeescheduleperpermitshallbechargedfor theissuanceofeachpermit.Theannualrenewalfeeshallbeintheamount establishedbythefeescheduleperpermit.AllpermitsshallbevalidfromJanuary1 untilDecember31annuallyregardlessofdateofissuance.Permitfeesshallnotbe prorated. 12-33 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter12: TrafficandVehicles (c)Specialpermissionincaseofextraordinarycircumstances.Specialpermissiontoparkon anypublichighway,street,alleyorotherpublicright-of-wayduringtherestrictedhoursmaybe grantedbythechiefofpoliceorhisdesignee.Suchpermissionshallonlybegrantedifthechief ofpoliceorhisdesigneedeterminesthatextraordinarycircumstancesexist.Extraordinary circumstancesmayincludedrivewayrepair,homerepairorrehabilitationrequiringtemporary alternativedrivewayusage,temporaryvisitorparkingwhenthecapacityofthedrivewayis insufficienttoholdallmotorvehicles,mechanicalbreakdownofmotorvehicles,and/orother similartemporaryandunusualcircumstances.Uponadeterminationbythechiefofpoliceorhis designeethatextraordinarycircumstancesexist,permissiontoparkonapublichighway,street, alleyorotherpublicright-of-wayduringrestrictedhoursmaybegrantedforaperiodnotto exceedthree(3)consecutivedays.Undernocircumstancesshallpermissiontoparkduring restrictedhoursbegrantedif,inthesoledeterminationofthechiefofpoliceorhisdesignee,the requestmayresultinatraffichazardormayimpedetheaccessofemergencyorothervehicles. Anymotorvehicle parked as permitted bythissectionshallbe parkedinfrontoftheresidencefor whichtheextraordinarycircumstancesexistinsuchamannerasnottoobstructaccesstothe private driveways of neighboringresidents. (d)Temporarypermit.Inlieuofpurchasinganannualpermit,apersonwhomeetsthe requirementsofsubsection(b)ofthissection,or,intheeventthattheneedforparkingduetoan extraordinarycircumstanceextendsbeyondthree(3)consecutivedays,apersonwhodesiresto standorparkamotorvehicleuponapublichighway,street,alleyorotherpublicright-of-way duringrestrictedhours,maypurchaseatemporarypermitfromthetown.Atemporarypermit authorized bythissectionshall beissuedfor aperiodnottoexceedseven(7) days.Thetemporary parkingpermitfeeshallbeintheamountestablishedbythefeescheduleandmayberenewed one(1)timepercalendaryearuponapplicationforanextensionandpaymentofarenewalfeein theamountestablishedbythefeeschedule.Nomorethantwo(2)temporaryparkingpermitsand two(2)renewalsofseven(7)days eachmaybeissuedforeachresidencepercalendaryear.Ifthe needforatemporaryparkingpermitresultsfromdrivewayrepairsbeingperformedbyorunder thedirectionofapublicutilitycompanyoragovernmentalentity,includingwithoutlimitation thetownorMUD1,thepermitfeeimposedbythissectionshallbewaived.Anymotorvehicle parkedaspermittedbythissectionshallbeparkedinfrontoftheresidenceforwhichthe temporarypermithasbeenissuedinsuchamannerasnottoobstructaccesstotheprivate driveways ofneighboringresidents. .Parkingpermitsissuedtoresidencesunderthissectionshall (e)Vehiclesineligibleforpermit notbeallowedforuseinsemi-trailers,trailers,truck-tractorsormotorvehicleswithmorethan 3/4ton carrying capacity. (2006Code,ch.10,sec.2.05(E);OrdinanceadoptingCode.Seeendofthisdivisionforfull historyforthisdivision.) Sec. 12.04.009Parkingfordisabledpersons (a)Postingofsign;widthofspaces.Thetown,oranyprivatepropertyownerwithinthetown, whovoluntarilydesignatesaparkingspaceorareaspecificallyforapersonwhoisdisabledby reasonofmobilityproblemsthatsubstantiallyimpairtheperson’sabilitytoambulateorwhois legallyblind,mustpostasignthatconformstothedesignestablishedandapprovedbythestate departmentoftransportationandthespaceorspacesprovidedmustconformtothewidth requirementsset bythedepartment. 12-34 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter12: TrafficandVehicles (b)Parkingprivileges.Anyvehicledisplayingasymbol,label,orotherdeviceauthorizedby thestatedepartmentoftransportationandissuedtotheoperatorthereofforuseintransportinga disabledperson,whenoperatedbyorforthetransportationofsuchdisabledperson,shallbe allowedto parkforunlimitedperiodsinanyparkingspaceorparkingareadesignatedspecifically forthephysicallyhandicapped.Suchvehicle,beingproperlymarkedasprovidedbysuchstatute, isexemptfromthepaymentoffeesorpenaltiesimposedbyanycodeofthetownforparkingata meterorinaspacewithalimitationonthelengthoftimeforparking,unlessthevehiclewasnot parkedatthetimebyorforthetransportationofadisabledperson.Thisexemptiondoesnot applytofees or penaltiesimposed by a branch oftheUnitedStatesgovernment.Thissection does not permit parking a vehicle ata placeortimethat parkingis prohibited. (c)Offenses;penalty.Apersoncommitsanoffenseifthepersonisneithertemporarilyor permanentlydisablednortransportingatemporarilyorpermanentlydisabledpersonandparksa vehiclewithsuchspecialdeviceordisplayingatemporarilydisabledpersonidentificationcardin anyparkingspaceorparkingareadesignatedspecificallyforthedisabled.Apersoncommitsan offenseifthepersonparksavehicleneitherdisplayingthespecialdevicenordisplayinga temporarilydisabledpersonidentificationcardinaparkingspaceorparkingareadesignated specificallyforthedisabled.Anoffenseunderthissectionispunishablebyafineofnotlessthan fifty dollars($50.00) normorethanfive hundred dollars($500.00). (2006Code, ch.10,sec. 2.05(G). See end ofthisdivisionforfullhistoryforthisdivision.) (Ordinance2004-09,sec.VI,adopted2/16/04;Ordinance2005-26,sec.VI,adopted10/3/05; Ordinance2006-09,sec.VI,adopted5/1/06;Ordinance2006-23,sec.2.01,adopted7/24/06; Ordinance2006-38,sec.II,adopted9/18/06;2006Code,ch.10,sec.2.05;Ordinance2011-39 adopted 11/14/11;Ordinance 2012-07 adopted3/19/12;Ordinance 2013-04 adopted2/4/13) Statelawreference– Privilegedparkingfordisabledpersons,V.T.C.A.,TransportationCode,ch.681. ARTICLE 12.05 COMMERCIALVEHICLES Division 1. Generally Secs. 12.05.001–12.05.030Reserved * Division 2.OverweightVehicles Sec. 12.05.031Compliance; permitforspecialloads (a)Compliance.Exceptasotherwiseprovidedbylaw,nopersonmaydrive,operate,ormove, normaytheownercauseorpermittobedriven,operatedormoved,onanystreet,anyvehicleor vehiclesofaweightexceedingthelimitationsstatedinthisdivision,ortransportthereonanyload orloadsexceedingtheweight prescribedinthisdivision. * Statelawreferences– Generalprovisionsrelatingtovehiclesizeandweight,V.T.C.A.,Transportation Code,ch.621;municipal regulationofloadsandequipment,V.T.C.A., TransportationCode,sec.621.303. 12-35 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter12: TrafficandVehicles (b)Permit;designation ofroute. (1)Thetowncouncilmayissuepermitslimitedtoperiodsoften(10)daysorlessforthe transportationovertownstreetsofoverweightcommoditieswhichcannotbe reasonablydismantledorfortheoperationoverthetownstreetsofsuper-heavy equipmentforthetransportationofoverweightcommoditieswhichcannotbe reasonably dismantled. (2)ApermitfeeintheamountsetforthinthefeescheduleinappendixAofthiscode shallbechargedforeachvehicletransportingovertownstreetsoverweight commoditieswhichcannotbereasonablydismantledorfortheoperationovertown streetsofsuper-heavyequipmentforthetransportationofoverweightcommodities whichcannotbereasonablydismantled.Theowneroroperatorofsuchvehiclesmay applytothepermitdepartmentforsaidpermit.Eachpermitshallcontainthenameof theowneroroperatorofthevehicle,theweightwhichthevehicleiscarrying,the vehicleidentificationnumber,andanyotherinformationdeemednecessarybythe towncouncil.Thetowncouncilshalldesignatetheroutewithinthetowntobeused bysaidvehicles operatingoverthetownstreets. (2006Code, ch.10,sec. 2.06(A). See end ofthisdivisionforfullhistoryforthisdivision.) Sec. 12.05.032Weightlimits (a)Exceptasotherwiseprovidedbylaw,nocommercialmotorvehicle,truck-tractor,traileror semi-trailer,norcombinationofsuchvehicles,shallbeoperatedover,onorupontownstreets having a weightinexcessof one ormore ofthefollowinglimitations: (1)Nosuchvehiclenorcombinationofvehiclesshallhaveagreaterweightthantwenty thousand(20,000)poundscarriedonanyoneaxle,includingallenforcement tolerances;orwithatandemaxleweightinexcessofthirty-fourthousand(34,000) pounds,includingallenforcementtolerances;orwithanoverallgrossweightona groupoftwoormoreconsecutiveaxlesproducedbyapplicationofthefollowing formula: W = 500(LN/(N- 1)) + 12+ 36 WhereW=overallgrossweightonanygroupoftwoormoreconsecutiveaxlesto thenearest500pounds,L =distanceinfeetbetweentheextremeofanygroupoftwo ormoreconsecutiveaxles,andN=numberofaxlesingroupunderconsideration, exceptthattwoconsecutivesetsoftandemaxlesmaycarryagrossloadof34,000 poundseachprovidingtheoveralldistancebetweenthefirstandlastaxlesofsuch consecutivesetsoftandemaxlesisthirty-six(36)feetormore;providedthatsuch overallgrossweightmaynotexceedeightythousand(80,000)pounds,includingall enforcementtolerances. (2)Nosuchvehiclenorcombinationofvehiclesshallhaveagreaterweightthansix hundred(600)poundsperinchwidthoftireuponanywheelconcentrateduponthe surfaceofthetownstreetandusinghigh-pressuretires,andagreaterweightthansix hundredandfifty(650)poundsperinchwidthoftireuponanywheelconcentrated uponthesurfaceofthehighwayandusinglow-pressuretires,andnowheelshall carryaloadinexcessofeightthousand(8,000)poundsonhigh-pressuretiresandten 12-36 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter12: TrafficandVehicles thousand(10,000)poundsonlow-pressuretires,noranyaxlealoadinexcessof sixteenthousand(16,000)poundsonhigh-pressuretiresandtwentythousand (20,000) pounds onlow-pressuretires. (3)Inthissection,anaxleloadisdefinedasthetotalloadtransmittedtotheroadbyall wheelswhosecentersmaybeincludedbetweentwo(2)paralleltransversevertical planesfortyinches(40")apart,extendingacrossthefullwidthofthevehicle. Tandemaxlegroupisdefinedastwo(2)ormoreaxlesspacedfortyinches(40")or moreapartfromcentertocenterhavingatleastone(1)commonpointofweight suspension. (b)Nopersonshallload,orcausetobeloaded,avehicleforoperationonthetownstreetswith theintenttoviolatetheweightlimitationsinsubsection(a)ofthissection.Intenttoviolatethose limitationsispresumediftheloadedvehicleexceedstheapplicablegrossvehicularweightlimit byfifteenpercent(15%)ormore.Thissubsection(b)doesnotapplytotheloadingorcausingto beloadedof an agricultural or aforestry commodity priortotheprocessing ofthecommodity. (c)Theloadlimitsestablishedbythissectionshallbepostedbyappropriatesignswithinthe townbythechiefofpoliceorhisdesignatedrepresentativepriortotheenforcementofanyofthe provisionshereof. (2006Code, ch.10,sec. 2.06(B). See end ofthisdivisionforfullhistoryforthisdivision.) Sec. 12.05.033Permitprocedures (a)Whenanyperson,firmorcorporationdesirestooperateoveranytownstreetanyvehicle thatcannotcomplywithoneormoreoftheweightrestrictionscontainedinthisdivision,the permitdepartmentmay,asanalternativetoanyotherprocedureauthorizedbylaw,upon application,issueapermitforthemovementofsuchvehicle,whenthepermitdepartmentisof the opinionthatthesamemay be movedwithoutmaterialdamagetothestreetorroad. (b)Uponapplicationforapermitforanycommercialmotorvehicle,truck-tractor,traileror semi-trailer,theapplicantshalldelivertothepermitdepartment an affidavit,dulysworntobefore anofficerauthorizedtoadministeroaths,showingtheweightofsaidvehicle,themaximumload tobetransportedthereon,andthetotalgrossweightforwhichsaidvehicleistobepermitted, whichaffidavitshallbekeptonfilebythepermitdepartment.Thepermitissuedtotheapplicant shallalsoshowthetotalgrossweightforwhichsaidvehicleisregistered.Acopyofsaidreceipt shall becarriedatalltimes on anysuchvehiclewhilethevehicleis uponthetownstreets. (c)Thecopyofthepermitaboverequiredshallbeadmissibleinevidenceinanycaseinwhich thegrossregisteredweightofsuchvehicleisanissue,andshallbeprimafacieevidenceofthe grossweightforwhichsuchvehicleispermitted.Suchcopyofthepermitshallbedisplayedto any officer authorizedto enforcethischapter, uponrequestbysuch officer. (d)Thechiefofpoliceshallformulaterulesandregulationsregardingissuanceofpermits, including,butnotlimitedto,theformsandprocedurestobeusedin applyingforsame;whethera particularpermitshallbeforonetriponlyorforaperiodoftime,andsuchothermattersasthe chiefofpolicemaydeemnecessarytocarryouttheprovisionsofthisdivision.Thefailureofan ownerorhisrepresentativetocomplywithanyruleorregulationofthechiefofpoliceorany conditionplacedonhispermitshallrenderthepermitvoidand,immediatelyuponsuchviolation, 12-37 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter12: TrafficandVehicles anyfurthermovementoverthetownstreetsoftheoverweightvehiclesshallbeinviolationof existinglawsregulatingtheweight ofvehicles ontownstreets. (e)Themovementofsuchoverweightvehiclesisaprivilegenotaccordedtoeveryuserofthe townstreets.Therefore,thefeesforaspecialtransportationpermitshouldbesufficienttocover theadministrativecostsincurredintheprocessingandissuingofthepermitandtheadditional wearonthetown’sstreets.Itisalsorecognizedthattheuseofsuchoverweightvehiclesonthe town’sstreetsmayinconvenienceothervehicleoperators.Itisthereforedeclaredtobethepolicy ofthetowncouncilthatinformulatingsuchrulesandregulations,andinestablishingsuchfees, thetown councilshall considerand be guided by: (1)Thetown’sinvestmentinitsstreets; (2)Thesafety and convenience ofthegeneraltraveling public; (3)Thesuitabilityofroadwaysandsubgradesonthestreets,variationinsoilgradeand theseasonal effect onstreetloadcapacity. (2006Code, ch.10,sec. 2.06(C). See end ofthisdivisionforfullhistoryforthisdivision.) Sec. 12.05.034Liabilityfor damage Theissuanceofapermitforanoverweightmovementshallnotbeaguaranteebythetownthat thestreetscansafely accommodatesuchmovement, and the owner of anyvehicleinvolvedin any overweightmovement,whetherwithorwithoutpermit,shallbestrictlyliableforanydamage suchmovementshallcausethestreetsoranyofitsstructuresorappurtenances.(2006Code,ch. 10,sec. 2.06(D). See end ofthis divisionforfullhistoryforthisdivision.) Sec. 12.05.035Vehiclesusedtotransportsolidwaste Vehiclesusedexclusivelytotransportsolidwaste(excepthazardouswaste),asdefinedinthe SolidWasteDisposalAct,section361.003,Tex.HealthandSafetyCodeAnn.(Vernon1998), maybeoperateduponthetownstreetswithatandemaxlegrossloadnottoexceed44,000 pounds,asingleaxlegrossloadnottoexceed20,000poundsandagrossloadforthevehiclenot toexceed64,000pounds;providedthat,wherethevehicleistobeoperatedwithatandemaxle grossloadinexcessof34,000pounds,theowner,exceptiftheownerisamunicipality,ofsuch vehicleshallfirstfilewiththestatedepartmentoftransportationasuretybondintheprincipal sumnottoexceed$15,000.00foreachvehicle,whichsumshallbesetbythestatedepartmentof transportation,saidbondtobeconditionedthattheownerofsuchvehiclewillpaytothetown, withinthelimitofsuchbond,alldamagesdonetothetownstreetsbyreasonoftheoperationof suchvehiclewithatandemaxlegrossloadinexcessof34,000pounds.(2006Code,ch.10,sec. 2.06(E). Seeendofthisdivisionforfull historyforthis division.) Sec. 12.05.036Vehiclestransportingready-mix concrete Vehiclesusedexclusivelytotransportready-mixedconcrete,whichisherebydefinedasa perishableproduct,maybeoperateduponthepublicstreetsofthetownwithatandemaxleload nottoexceed44,000pounds,asingleaxleloadnottoexceed20,000poundsandagrossloadnot toexceed64,000pounds;providedthat,wherethevehicleistobeoperatedwithatandemaxle loadinexcessof34,000pounds,theownerofsuchvehicleshallfirstfilewiththetownasurety bondintheprincipalsumasfixedbythetown,whichsumshallnotbesetatagreateramount 12-38 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter12: TrafficandVehicles than$15,000.00foreachvehicle,saidbondtobeconditionedthattheownerofsuchvehiclewill paytothetown,withinthelimitofsuchbond,alldamagesdonetothetownstreetsbyreasonof the operation ofsuchvehiclewith a tandem axleloadin excess of 34,000 pounds;such bond shall besubjecttotheapprovalofthetowncouncil.(2006Code,ch.10,sec.2.06(F).Seeendofthis divisionforfull historyforthis division.) Sec. 12.05.037Weighingofvehiclesbypoliceofficers;procedurewhenweightexceeds permittedweight (a)Anypoliceofficerhavingreasontobelievethatthegrossweightoraxleloadofaloaded motorvehicleisunlawfulisauthorizedtoweighthesamebymeansofportableorstationary scalesfurnishedorapprovedbythestatedepartmentofpublicsafety,orcausethesametobe weighedbyanypublicweigher,andtorequirethatsuchvehiclebedriventothenearestavailable scalesforthepurposeofweighing.Intheeventthegrossweightofsuchvehicleisfoundto exceedthemaximumgrossweightauthorizedbylaw,plusatoleranceallowanceoffivepercent (5%)ofthegrossweightauthorizedbylaw,suchpoliceofficershalldemandandrequirethe operatororownerthereoftorearrangehiscargoifpossibletobringsuchvehicleandloadwithin themaximumaxleloadauthorizedbylaw,andifthiscannotbedonebyrearrangementofsaid cargo,thensuchportionoftheloadasmaybenecessarytodecreasetheaxleloadtothe maximumauthorizedbylawplussuchtoleranceallowanceshallbeunloadedbeforesuchvehicle maybeoperatedfurtheroverthepublicroadsofthetown.Provided,however,thatifsuchload consistsoflivestock,thensuchoperatorshallbepermittedtoproceedtothedestinationwithout being unloaded, providedthe destinationbewithinthestate. (b)Itisfurther providedthat,intheeventthegrossweightofthevehicleexceedsthe permitted grossweight,thepoliceofficershallrequiretheoperatororownerthereoftoapplytothepermit departmentforapermitinanamountthatwillcausehisgrosspermittedweighttobeequaltothe grossweightofthevehicle,providedsuchtotalpermittedweightshallnotexceedthelegalgross weightallowedforsuchvehicle,beforesuchoperatororownermayproceed.Provided,however, thatifsuchloadconsistsoflivestockorperishablemerchandise,thensuchoperatororowner shallbepermittedtoproceedwithhisvehicletothenearestpracticalpointinthedirectionofhis destinationwherehisloadmaybeprotectedfromdamageordestructionintheeventheis requiredtosecureanadditionalpermitbeforebeingallowedtoproceed.Itshallbeconclusively presumedanddeemedprimafacieevidencethatwhereanoperatororownerisapprehendedand foundtobecarryingagreatergrossloadthanthatforwhichheispermitted,hehasbeencarrying similarloadsfromthe dateof purchaseofsuch permit. (c)Itisfurtherprovidedthatallformsandaccountingproceduresnecessarytocarryoutthe provisionsofthisdivisionshall be prescribedbythetown council. (2006Code, ch.10,sec. 2.06(G). See end ofthisdivisionforfullhistoryforthisdivision.) (Ordinance2004-09,sec.VII,adopted2/16/04;Ordinance2005-26,sec.VII,adopted10/3/05; 2006Code,ch. 10,sec. 2.06) 12-39 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter12: TrafficandVehicles ARTICLE 12.06 MOTOR-ASSISTED SCOOTERS, MINI-MOTORBIKESANDPOCKET * BIKES Sec. 12.06.001Definitions Whenusedinthisarticle,thefollowingwordsandphrasesshallhavetherespectivemeanings ascribedtothem: Child.Anyindividual under eighteen(18)yearsof age. Daytimehours.Thetimeperiodbeginningone-halfhourbeforesunriseandendingone-halfhour aftersunset. Helmet.Properlyfittedprotectiveheadgearthatisnotstructurallydamagedandthatconformsto thestandardsoftheAmericanNationalStandardsInstitute,theAmericanSocietyforTestingand Materials,theSnellMemorialFoundationoranyfederalagencyhavingregulatoryjurisdiction over bicycle helmets, asapplicable,atthetime ofthemanufactureofthe helmet. Motor-assistedscooter.ThesamemeaningassignedbyTexasTransportationCodesection 551.301(2)\[551.351(1)\],asitexistsormaybeamended,andincludesself-propelleddevicewith atleasttwo(2)wheelsincontactwiththegroundduringoperation;abrakingsystemcapableof stoppingthedeviceundertypicaloperatingconditions;agasorelectricmotorforty(40)cubic centimetersorless;adeckdesignedtoallowapersontostandorsitwhileoperatingthedevice; andthe abilitytobepropelled by human power alone. Parent.Thenatural oradoptive parent orcourt-appointedguardianor conservatorof a child. Pocketbikeormini-motorbike.ShallhavethesamemeaningassignedbytheTexas TransportationCodesection551.301,asitexistsormaybeamended,andincludesaself- propelledvehiclethatisequippedwithanelectricmotorscooterorinternalcombustionengine havingapistondisplacementoflessthan50cubiccentimeters,isdesignedtopropelitselfwith notmorethantwo(2)wheelsincontactwiththeground,hasaseatorsaddlefortheuseofthe operator,isnotdesignedforuseonahighway,andisineligibleforacertificateoftitleunder chapter501oftheTexasTransportationCode,asitexistsormaybeamended;butdoesnot includeamoped,motorcycle,electricbicycle,motor-drivencycle,motorizedmobilitydevice, electricpersonalassistivemobilitydeviceoraneighborhoodelectricvehicleasthosearedefined intheTexasTransportationCode, asit exists ormaybe amended. Publicwayorpublicproperty.Realpropertyowned,leasedorcontrolledbyapolitical subdivisionofthestate,agovernmentalentityoragency,orsimilarentity,oranypropertythatis publiclyownedormaintainedordedicatedtopublicuse,including,butnotlimitedto,apath, trail,sidewalk, alley,streetor highway, and a publicparkfacility. * Statelawreference– Neighborhoodelectricvehiclesandmotor-assistedscooters,V.T.C.A., TransportationCode,sec.551.301etseq. 12-40 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter12: TrafficandVehicles Wearingahelmet.Thatthepersonhasahelmetfastenedsecurelytohis/herheadwiththestraps ofthe helmetsecurelytightenedinthemannerintended bythemanufacturertoprovidemaximum protection. (Ordinance2004-17,sec.II,adopted6/21/04;Ordinance2005-28,sec.2,adopted12/5/05;2006 Code, ch. 10,sec. 11.01) Sec. 12.06.002Penalty Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersontoviolateanyprovisionofthisarticle,andanyperson violatingorfailingtocomplywithanyprovisionofthisarticleshallbefined,uponconviction, notlessthanonedollar($1.00)normorethanfivehundreddollars($500.00),andaseparate offenseshallbedeemedcommitteduponeachdayduringoronwhichaviolationoccursor continues.(Ordinance2004-17,sec.IV,adopted6/21/04;Ordinance2005-28,sec.4,adopted 12/5/05;2006Code, ch. 10,sec.11.03) Sec. 12.06.003Operation (a)Locations ofuse. (1)Amotor-assistedscootershallonlybeoperatedonpublicstreetsandhighways during daytime hoursas definedherein. (2)Amotor-assistedscootershallonlybeoperatedonpathsandtrailslocatedwithina public park or pathsandtrailsdesignated aspart of a public pathwaysystem. (3)Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersontooperateorrideamotor-assistedscooteronany path,trail,alley,streetorhighwaywithinthetown,exceptinaccordancewiththe provisionsofthisarticle. (4)Itshallbeunlawfulforaparentorguardiantoalloworpermitachildorwardto operateorrideamotor-assistedscooteronanypath,trail,alley,streetorhighway withinthetown,inviolation of any provisionofthisarticle. (5)Itshall beunlawfulfor a parenttoknowingly allow a childto operateorride a motor- assistedscooterin arestricted orprohibited area. (6)Itshallbeunlawfulforanychild,licensedminororadulttooperateorrideamini- motorbike or apocketbike on any publicway or public propertywithinthetown. (7)Itshallbeunlawfulforaparenttoalloworpermitachildorlicensedminorto operateorrideamini-motorbikeorapocketbikeonanypublicwayorpublic propertywithinthetown. (8)Thereisapresumptionthataparentallowedachildorlicensedminortooperateor rideamotor-assistedscooter,amini-motorbikeorapocketbikeinarestrictedor prohibitedarea. 12-41 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter12: TrafficandVehicles (b)Helmetsrequired.Thefollowing criteriashallapplytooperatorsofmotor-assistedscooters: (1)Itshallbeunlawfulforanychildtooperateorrideamotor-assistedscooter,amini- motorbike or apocketbike unlessthe childiswearinga helmet. (2)Itshallbeunlawfulforaparenttoknowinglyalloworpermitachildtooperatea mini-motorbike,apocketbikeorrideamotor-assistedscooterunlessthechildis wearing a helmet. (3)Itisadefensetoprosecutionthatthemotor-assistedscooter,mini-motorbike,or pocketbikewasnotbeingoperateduponpublicpropertyorapublicwayatthetime oftheallegedoffense. (Ordinance2004-17,sec.III,adopted6/21/04;Ordinance2005-28,sec.3,adopted12/5/05;2006 Code, ch. 10,sec. 11.02) ARTICLE 12.07 MOTORIZEDCARTS Sec. 12.07.001Applicability/exemptions (a)Applicability. (1)Motorizedcarts.Exceptasexpresslyprovidedherein,theprovisionsofthisarticle shallapplytoallmotorizedcartsoperateduponastreetorotherspecifically designatedareawithinthetown. (2)ATVandsimilarvehicles.Nothinginthisarticlepermitstheoperationofthose motorizedconveyancescommonlyreferredto asATVs,four-wheelers,mules,gators, go-carts,andanysimilargaspoweredconveyanceonapublicroadwaywithinthe town, exceptwhenutilizedby authorizedtownpersonnelfortown business. (3)Lowspeedvehicleandneighborhoodelectricvehicles.Lowspeedvehicles(LSV’s) andneighborhoodelectricvehicles(NEV’s)areauthorizedbytheTransportation Codetoberegisteredasamotorvehicle.Ifoperatedonthestreetsofthetown, LSV’sandNEV’sshallberequiredtomeetallstateandfederalsafetystandardsand beregisteredasmotorvehiclesinaccordancewiththeTexasTransportationCode.A town permitisnotrequiredforthesevehicles. (b)Exemptions.Thefollowinguseoroperationofamotorizedcartshallbeexemptfromthe regulations ofthisarticle: (1)Golfcourse.Theoperationofeitheraprivatelyownedmotorizedcartoramotorized cartownedorleasedbyagolfcourseorotherthirdpartywhenthecartisusedonly onthegolfcourseorusedonlytocrossaroadwayfromonesectionofagolfcourse to anothersectionofthesame course; 12-42 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter12: TrafficandVehicles (2)Gatedorprivateplannedcommunity.Theoperationofamotorizedcartwithina gated,private,orlimitedaccesscommunitywithprivatestreets,auniformsetof restrictivecovenants,andatown-approvedplat,unlesstrafficenforcementhasbeen requestedbythehomeownerslivingwithinthecommunityandthetowncouncilhas approvedtheirrequest; (3)Officialtownbusiness.Amotorizedcartisusedoroperatedbypersonnelforthe townonofficialpolicebusinessorforofficialbusinessofthetownonproperty owned by orleasedtothetown; (4)Transportationto/fromgolfcourse-daytimeonly.Theoperationofamotorizedcart uponapublicstreetwithapostedspeedlimitofnotmorethanthirty-five(35)miles perhourifthegolfcartcomplieswithallrequirementsoftheTexasTransportation Code,asamended,fortheoperationofacart,isoperatedduringthedaytimeonly andnotmorethantwo(2)milesfromthelocationwherethegolfcartisusually parked andfortransportationtoorfrom a golf course;or (5)Parade,festivalorspecialevent.Theoperationofamotorizedcartwhenthecartis usedinconnectionwithaparade,festivalorothertownauthorizedorsponsored specialevent,thewrittenconsentofthesponsorisobtained,andthecartisonlyused aspartofsuchparade,festivalorspecialevent.Further,amotorizedcartusedin connectionwithsuchparade,festival,orspecialeventshallcomplywithall requirementssetforthinthetownissuedspecialeventpermitfortheparade,festival, or otherspecial event. (Ordinance 2013-11 adopted 4/22/13) Sec. 12.07.002Definitions Thefollowingwords,terms,andphrases,whenusedinthisarticle,shallhavethemeanings providedbelow,exceptwherethecontext clearlyindicates a differentmeaning. Cartoperationstickerorsticker.Adecalissuedbythetowntotheownerofamotorizedcart authorizingthe operation ofthecart uponstreet(s)ofthetownas authorizedinthis article. Daytimeoperation.Operationofacartduringtheperiodbeginningone-halfhourbeforesunrise and ending one-half houraftersunset. Driver.A persondriving and having physicalcontrolover a vehicle,including butnotlimitedtoa motorized cart. Driver’slicense.An authorizationissued by a stateforthe operation of a motorvehicle,including butnotlimitedtoatemporarylicense,provisionallicense,instructionalpermit,andan occupationallicense. Lowspeed vehicle(LSV).Amotorvehiclethatisfour(4)wheeledandhas an attainabletopspeed ofmorethantwenty(20)milesperhourandnotmorethantwenty-five(25)milesperhourona pavedlevelsurface,whichismanufacturedorretrofittedincompliancewiththosefederalmotor vehiclesafetystandardsforlow-speedvehicles,and has a weightoflessthan 3,000 pounds. 12-43 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter12: TrafficandVehicles Motorizedcartorcart.Thoseelectricorgasolinepoweredcarts,commonlyreferredtoasgolf carts,butwhichmusthaveaminimumoffour(4)wheelsandwhichhaveanattainabletopspeed oflessthantwenty(20)milesperhouronapavedlevelsurface.Specificallyexcludedfromthis definitionarethosemotorizedconveyancescommonlyreferredtoaslowspeedvehicles(LSV’s), neighborhoodelectricvehicles(NEV’s),ATVs,four-wheelers,mules,gators, and go-carts. Nighttime.Theperiodbeginningone-halfhouraftersunsetandendingone-halfhourbefore sunrise. Owner.Apersonwhoholdstitleto orwholeases amotorizedcartfor his ownpersonaluseorfor theuseof athird party,whetherforprivate orfor commercialretail purposes. Parkingarea.Thoseareasaccessibletothepublicbymotorvehiculartrafficandwhichare designatedfortemporaryparking ofmotorvehicles,usuallyinplacereferredto as parkinglots. Permit holder.The persontowhom amotorizedcartpermit hasbeenissued. Permitormotorizedcartpermit.Acertificate/decaldisplayingthemonthandyearofits expiration,issuedbythetown,andauthorizingtheuseofsuchcartuponthestreetsofthetown foreither daytime operation ortwenty-four(24) houroperation. Person.Anindividual, corporation,partnership,jointventure,or any otherbusiness entity. Sidewalk.Theportionofastreetthatisbetweenacurborlaterallineofaroadwayandthe adjacent propertyline andintendedforpedestrianuse. Slow-moving-vehicle-emblem.Atriangularemblemthatconformstostandardsandspecifications and displayedinaccordancewithchapter 547oftheTexasTransportationCode,as amended. Street(s).ThepublicroadwaysofthetownandtheprivateroadwaysforwhichtheTexas TransportationCodehasbeenappliedbycouncilactionregardlessofitsdesignationasaroad, alley, avenue, highway,route, boulevard, etc.that: (1)Has a postedspeedlimitofthirty-five(35)milesperhour orless; (2)Providesfornomorethantwo(2)lanesofvehiculartrafficperdirection;or (3)Is not designatedas partofeitherthestate orfederalhighwaysystem. Twenty-four(24) hour operation.Operationof acartduring both daytime and nighttime. Trafficway.Anylandwayopentothe public asamatter ofright orcustomformoving personsor propertyfromoneplacetoanother.Thetrafficwayincludesallproperty,bothimprovedand unimproved, betweenthepropertylinesof aroadwaysystem. Businessdays.Mondaythrough Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. excludingtown-observed holidays. (Ordinance 2013-11 adopted 4/22/13) 12-44 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter12: TrafficandVehicles Sec. 12.07.003Operationalregulations (a)Operationofcart/compliancewithtrafficlaws.Adrivermayoperateamotorizedcartfor whichavalidmotorizedcartpermithasbeenissuedduringthehoursauthorizedbythepermit issuedforhis/hercartundersection12.07.005ofthisarticle.Exceptasprovidedherein,while operatingamotorizedcartuponstreet(s)ofthetownadrivershallcomplywithalllaws applicabletocartsandothermotorvehiclesassetforthinthisarticle,theTexasTransportation Code,asamended,andotherstatelaws.Adrivershallbesubjecttocitationforallviolationsof this article,theTexasTransportationCode, andother applicablestatelaw. (b)Driver’slicenserequired.Adriverofamotorizedcartshallbeatleastsixteen(16)yearsof age,holdavalidTexasdriver’slicenseandshallabidebyallstateandlocaltrafficregulations applicabletovehiculartrafficwhenoperatingamotorizedcartuponthestreetsandparkingareas ofthetown. (c)Sidewalkorpedestrianway.Adrivershallnotoperateamotorizedcartonanysidewalk, pedestrianwalkway,joggingpath,parktrailoranylocationnormallyusedforpedestriantraffic, unlesssuchoperationisbypoliceorotherauthorizedtownpersonnelactinginanofficial capacity andperforming an officialduty. (d)Crossingintersections.Adrivershallnotoperateamotorizedcartuponanyportionofa streetortrafficwayhavingapostedspeedgreaterthanthirty-five(35)milesperhour;provided however,thatapersonmaycrossanintersection,includingaroadorstreetthathasaposted speedlimitofmorethanthirty-five(35)milesperhourasauthorizedbytheTexasTransportation Code,asamended.Adriverofamotorizedcartmaycrossamulti-laneorafederal,countyor staterouteonlyatanintersectioncontrolledbyanofficialtraffic-controldevicewhichstops trafficfrom all directions. (e)Laneusage.Amotorizedcartisentitledtofulluseofalaneontheauthorizedstreetsand parkingareas ofthetownandnomotorvehicleshallbedriveninsuch amannerastodeprive any motorizedcartofthefulluseofalane.Adrivershallnotoperateamotorizedcartbetweenlanes oftrafficor betweenadjacentlines orrowsofvehicles. (f)Passing.Adriverofamotorizedcartshallnotovertakeandpassinthesamelaneoccupied bythevehiclebeingovertaken.Whilebeingovertakenandpassed,thedriverofamotorizedcart mayutilizethecalminglanesfoundonTrophyClubDrive,IndianCreekDrive,andTrophy WoodDrive. (g)Maximumnumberofoccupants.Thenumberofoccupantsinamotorizedcartshallbe limitedtothenumberofpersonsforwhomseatingcapacityisprovidedonthevehicle.The operatorandalloccupantsshallbeseatedupontheseatofthevehicleandnopartofthebodyof theoperatororoccupantshallextendoutsidetheperimeterofthevehiclewhilethevehicleis beingoperatedexceptwhilesignalingturnsorstops.Adrivershallnotpermitanyoccupantofa carttorideinthelapofanyoccupantorstandontherearofthevehiclewhilethevehicleisin motion. (h)Parking.Adriverofamotorizedcartmayparkacartonlyinthesamemannerandatthe sameplacesdesignatedfortheparkingofmotorvehicles.Thestopping,standingorparkingof motorizedcartsinanareawhereparkingisnotallowedorinanyplaceormannerthatimpedes theflowoftraffic,pedestrianwalkwaysorapassagewayisprohibited.Adrivershallnotparka motorizedcartwithinaspacedesignatedfordisabledpersonsunlessacurrentdisabledparking 12-45 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter12: TrafficandVehicles placardisdisplayedonthecartandthepersontowhomtheplacardwasissuedisoperatingor beingtransportedinthemotorizedcart.Notwithstandingtheforegoing,apropertyownermay designateanareaoutsideofaparkingareaspecificallyfortheuseofmotorizedcarts,provided thattheareaismarkedwith appropriatesignage and thatthe parking of a cartinthatarea does not obstructafirelane,ingressoregresstoabuilding,anddoesnotinterferewiththeflowof vehiculartrafficin aparking area. (i)Towingprohibited.Exceptasexpresslyallowedinthisarticle,motorizedcartsshallnotbe usedforthepurposeoftowinganothercart,trailer,vehicleofanykindoraperson,including withoutlimitationapersononrollerskates,skateboard,bicycle,orotherwheeleddevice.A personemployedbyagolfcoursemaytowacartforthepurposeofrelocatingthecartfromone portionof a golf coursetoanother portion ofthesamegolf course and may crossaroadwaywhile doingso. (Ordinance 2013-11 adopted 4/22/13) Sec. 12.07.004Equipment (a)General.Itshallbeunlawfulforapersontooperateamotorizedcartonthestreetsofthe townifapermithasnotbeenissuedforthecart,ifthemotorizedcartdoesnotmeetallminimum equipmentstandards,ifrequiredliabilityinsuranceforthecartisnotmaintained,orifaperson failsto complywithany otherrequirementofthis article. (b)Requiredequipment. (1)Daytimeoperation.Exceptasexpresslyexemptedfromthisarticle,eachmotorized cartpermittedfordaytimeoperationandoperateduponastreet(s)withinthetown shallberequiredtomeettheminimumequipmentstandardsspecifiedinthisarticle. Adaytimeoperationpermitshallnotbeissuedforamotorizedcartthatdoesnot meetthefollowingminimum equipmentstandards: (A)Operationalheadlamps(2required); (B)Operationaltaillamps(2required); (C)Sidereflectors(2front:amberin color and 2rear:redin color); (D)Stoplamps(2required); (E)Operationalparking brake; (F)Anexteriormirrormountedonthedriver’ssideofthevehicleandeitheran exteriormirrormountedonthepassenger’ssideofthevehicleoraninterior mirror(capableofaclearunobstructedviewofatleasttwohundred(200)feet totherear); (G)Slow-moving-vehicle-emblem on therear; (H)Horn(audibleforadistanceoftwohundred(200)feetincompliancewith TexasTransportationCode,section547.501, asamended); and 12-46 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter12: TrafficandVehicles (I)Awindshield. Allrequiredequipmentforamotorizedcartshallmeetstateandfederalmotor vehiclesafetystandards. (2)Twenty-four(24)houroperation.Exceptasexpresslyexemptedfromthisarticle, eachmotorizedcartpermittedfortwenty-four(24)houroperationuponastreet(s) withinthetownshallberequiredtomeettheminimumequipmentstandards specifiedinthisarticle.Atwenty-four(24)houroperationpermitshallnotbeissued foramotorizedcartthatdoes notmeetthefollowingminimum equipmentstandards: (A)Operationalheadlamps(2required); (B)Operationaltaillamps(2required); (C)Sidereflectors(2front:amberin color and 2rear:redin color); (D)Stoplamps(2required); (E)Frontandrearturnsignallamps; (F)Operationalparking brake; (G)Anexteriormirrormountedonthedriver’ssideofthevehicleandeitheran exteriormirrormountedonthepassenger’ssideofthevehicleoraninterior mirror(capableofaclearunobstructedviewofatleasttwohundred(200)feet totherear); (H)Slow-moving-vehicle-emblem on therear; (I)Horn(audibleforadistanceoftwohundred(200)feetincompliancewith TexasTransportationCode,section547.501, asamended); and (J)Awindshield. (c)Exhaustsystemforgasolinepoweredmotorizedcarts.Inadditiontotheabove-listed equipment,everymotorizedcartpoweredbygasolineshallatalltimesbeequippedwithan exhaustsystemingoodworkingorder,inconstantoperationandmeetingthefollowing specifications: (1)Theexhaustsystemshallincludethepipingleadingfromtheflangeoftheexhaust manifoldtoandincludingthemufflerandexhaustpipesorincludinganyandall partsspecified bythemanufacturer. (2)Theexhaustsystemanditselementsshallbesecurelyfastenedwithbracketsor hangers,whicharedesignedfortheparticularpurposeoffasteningmotorizedcart exhaustsystems. .Itshallbeunlawfulfortheownerofanymotorizedcarttooperate (d)Atmosphericemissions orpermittheoperationofsuchcartwithoutaproperlyinstalleddevicecontrollingorabating atmosphericemissions.Itshallbeunlawfulforacartowner,cartmanufactureroranyotherthird 12-47 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter12: TrafficandVehicles partytorendersuchemissionsdeviceunserviceablebyremoval,alterationorbyanyotheraction whichinterfereswithits operation. (Ordinance 2013-11 adopted 4/22/13) Sec. 12.07.005Permits and cart operationstickers (a)Permitrequired/cartoperationsticker. (1)Daytimeoperationpermit.Apersonshallnotoperate,causetobeoperated,orallow theoperationofamotorizedcartonastreetinthedaytimehoursunlessavalid permithasbeenissuedforthatmotorizedcart;providedhowever,thatapermitshall notberequiredforoperationofamotorizedcartthatisexpresslyexemptedfromthis articleundersection12.07.001(b).Upontownapprovalofacompletedpermit applicationforadaytimeoperationpermitandcompliancewithallrequirementsof thisarticle,adaytimecartoperationstickershallbeissuedtotheownerofa motorizedcart.Itshallbeaviolationforapersontoplaceacartoperationsticker upon anymotorized cart otherthantheoneforwhichthestickerwasissued. (2)Twenty-four(24)houroperationpermit.Apersonshallnotoperate,causetobe operated,orallowtheoperationofamotorizedcartonastreetunlessavalidpermit hasbeenissuedforthatmotorizedcart;providedhowever,thatapermitshallnotbe requiredforoperationofamotorizedcartthatisexpresslyexemptedfromthisarticle undersection12.07.001(b).Upontownapprovalofacompletedpermitapplication andcompliancewithallrequirementsofthisarticle,acartoperationstickershallbe issuedtotheownerofamotorizedcart.Itshallbeaviolationforapersontoplacea cartoperationstickeruponanymotorizedcartotherthantheoneforwhichthe stickerwasissued. (b)Locationofcartoperationsticker/damaged,lost,orstolensticker.Acartoperationsticker shallbepermanentlyaffixedtotheleftsideofthemotorized carttowhichitwasissued,insucha mannerthatitisclearlyvisiblefromfifty(50)feet.Thestickershallnotbedamaged,altered, obstructed,orotherwisemadeillegible.Itshallbeaviolationforapersontooperateamotorized cartuponastreetwithouthavingthestickerrequiredfortheuseofthecartproperlydisplayedas requiredbythisarticle.Ifastickerisdamaged,lost,orstolen,theownermayobtaina replacementstickeruponcompliancewithproceduralrequirementsadoptedbythetownand payment ofapplicablefees. (c)Permitapplication.Anapplicationforapermitunderthisarticleshallbemadebyaperson who owns orleases acartfor useuponthestreets orwholeasesa carttothird partiesforuse upon thestreets.Anapplicationshallbefiledwiththetownpolicedepartmentinaformdetermined appropriatebythetownpolicedepartment.Theapplicationformshallcontaininformationas determined appropriateand necessary bythetowntoensure compliancewiththisarticle. (d)Inspectionrequired.Aspartofthepermitapplicationprocess,eachmotorizedcartshallbe inspectedbyaperson(s)andatalocation(s)designatedbythechiefofpolicetodetermine compliancewiththerequirementsofthisarticle.Ifacartfailsinspectionbecauseitfailstomeet oneormoreoftherequirementsofthisarticle,thepersoninspectingthecartshallprovidean ownerwithwrittennoticeofthedeficiencyordeficiencies.Apermitshallnotbeissuedunlessa cart passesinspection andmeets allrequirementsofthisarticle. 12-48 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter12: TrafficandVehicles (e)Financialresponsibility.Atthetimeofcartinspection,anapplicantshallprovideproofof financialresponsibility(liabilityinsurance)meetingtheminimumstaterequirementsforliability insuranceformotorvehicles.Apermitshallnotbeissuedunlessvalidproofoffinancial responsibilityisprovidedtothetown.Itshallbeaviolationforapersontooperateamotorized cartonastreetwithoutcurrentvalidfinancialresponsibilitymeetingtheminimumstate requirementsformotorvehicles. (f)Fee:permitsandstickersshallbevalidforaperiodoftwo(2)yearsfromthedateof issuance.ThefeesestablishedinthefeescheduleinappendixAtothiscodeshallbepaidbyan applicantatthetime of applicationforpermitorforreplacementsticker. (g)Changesinownership,storageaddress,orspeedrange.Apermitholdershallnotifythe townpolicedepartmentinwritingwithinten(10)businessdaysiftheownershipofamotorized cartwithacurrentvalidpermitistransferredoutofthenameofthepermitholder,ifthestorage addresslistedonthepermitapplicationischanged,orifamotorizedcarthasbeenretrofittedto haveatopspeedexceedingthemaximumlimitsallowedforamotorizedcartunderthisarticle. Theinformationshall besubmitted onaform designated bythechiefof police. (h)Revocation.Apermitmayberevokedifapermitholderordriverisconvictedofthree(3) violationsofthisarticleorofstatelawwithinaneighteen(18)monthperiod.Forpurposesof revocation,participationinadeferreddispositionprogramshallbecountedasaconviction.The chiefofpoliceisauthorizedtomakeadeterminationwhetherrevocationunderthissectionis authorized.Apermitholderordrivermayappealthedeterminationofthechiefofpolicetothe townmanager,whosedecisionshall befinal. (Ordinance 2013-11 adopted 4/22/13;OrdinanceadoptingCode) 12-49 CHAPTER13 UTILITIES ARTICLE 13.01 GENERAL PROVISIONS.............................................................................13-7 Sec. 13.01.001Septictanks, cesspoolsandprivies......................................................13-7 ARTICLE 13.02 SOLID WASTE..............................................................................................13-7 Division1.Generally...............................................................................................................13-7 Sec. 13.02.001Definitions...........................................................................................13-7 Sec. 13.02.002Duties ofresidential customers...........................................................13-9 Sec. 13.02.003Residential collectionofbrush..........................................................13-10 Sec. 13.02.004Residential collectionschedule; chargesforservices;latefee..........13-10 Sec. 13.02.005Disposalofresidentialhazardouswastematerials............................13-10 Sec. 13.02.006Removal of debrisfrom construction, cleanup ofproperty, etc........13-11 Sec. 13.02.007Duties ofnonresidentialcustomers....................................................13-11 Sec. 13.02.008Collectionfrom nonresidential customers; containersfor multifamilyresidential complexes..................................................13-11 Sec. 13.02.009Prohibitedacts andconditions...........................................................13-11 Division2. ScavengingRefuse..............................................................................................13-12 Sec. 13.02.041Definitions.........................................................................................13-12 Sec. 13.02.042Penalty...............................................................................................13-12 Sec. 13.02.043Prohibition.........................................................................................13-12 Sec. 13.02.044Exceptions.........................................................................................13-13 ARTICLE 13.03 STORMWATERDRAINAGEUTILITY....................................................13-13 Division1.Generally.............................................................................................................13-13 Sec. 13.03.001Definitions.........................................................................................13-13 Sec. 13.03.002Penalty...............................................................................................13-14 Sec. 13.03.003Findings;system established; adoptionofstatelaw..........................13-14 Sec. 13.03.004Designationof programresponsibility..............................................13-15 Sec. 13.03.005Exemptions........................................................................................13-15 Division2. Fees.....................................................................................................................13-15 Sec. 13.03.031Definitions.........................................................................................13-15 Sec. 13.03.032Findings and determinations..............................................................13-17 Sec. 13.03.033Feeschedule......................................................................................13-17 Sec. 13.03.034Billing, payment and penalties..........................................................13-18 Sec. 13.03.035Adjustment offees.............................................................................13-18 Sec. 13.03.036Stormwaterdrainageutilityfund.......................................................13-20 Sec. 13.03.037Exemptions........................................................................................13-20 ARTICLE 13.04 MANAGEMENTOF PUBLICRIGHT-OF-WAYUSEDBY UTILITY PROVIDERS........................................................................................................13-21 Sec. 13.04.001Definitions.........................................................................................13-21 Sec. 13.04.002Penalty...............................................................................................13-22 Sec. 13.04.003Providerregistration;permitfor placementoffacilities....................13-22 Sec. 13.04.004Use ofright-of-way...........................................................................13-28 Sec. 13.04.005Construction,maintenanceandrepairoffacilities............................13-31 13-1 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter13:Utilities Sec. 13.04.006Treetrimming;landscaping and erosion control...............................13-33 Sec. 13.04.007Attachmentstospacein ducts...........................................................13-34 Sec. 13.04.008Temporaryremoval of aerialwires...................................................13-34 Sec. 13.04.009Restorationofsite..............................................................................13-34 Sec. 13.04.010Warning devices; emergency contact................................................13-36 Sec. 13.04.011Responsibilitiesofprovider...............................................................13-36 Sec. 13.04.012Insurance...........................................................................................13-37 Sec. 13.04.013Governinglaw...................................................................................13-39 Sec. 13.04.014Indemnification oftown....................................................................13-39 Sec. 13.04.015Surety bond........................................................................................13-39 Sec. 13.04.016Director’sauthority;enforcement; offenses......................................13-40 Sec. 13.04.017Venue.................................................................................................13-41 Sec. 13.04.018Serviceof noticestotown.................................................................13-42 \[Nextpageis13-7.\] 13-2 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter13:Utilities * ARTICLE 13.01 GENERALPROVISIONS Sec. 13.01.001Septictanks,cesspoolsand privies (a)Prohibited;exception.Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersontobuild,construct,dig,install, maintainoruseanydrytoilet,surfaceprivy,cesspoolorseptictankwithinthetown;provided, however,when connectiontothetown’ssanitarysewersystemisimpossibleorimpracticalat any time,theconstruction,maintenanceanduseofaseptictankconstructedinconformitytostate, countyandlocallawandapprovedbythebuildinginspectormaybepermitteduntilsuchtimeas connectiontothesewersystemmay bemade. (b)Existingseptictanks.Thissectionshallnotapplytothoseseptictankswhich areinplaceat thetimeofthepassageofthissection,providedthattheypresentlymeetandmaintainand continuetomeetandmaintainallthe provisions asprovided bystatelaw. (c)Penalty.Anyperson,firm,corporationorassociationwhoshallfailtocomplywiththe provisionsassetforthinthissectionshallbesubjecttoafine,uponconvictioninthemunicipal court,nottoexceedtwothousanddollars($2,000.00),andeachandeverydaythatthepremises shallremaininsuchconditioninviolationofthetermsofthissectionshallconstituteaseparate offense,subjectto application ofthefull penalty contained herein. (Ordinance85-19,secs.I,II,adopted6/24/85;Ordinance98-28,sec.7,adopted10/20/98;2006 Code, ch. 11,secs. 7.01–7.03) Statelawreference– On-sitesewagedisposalsystems,V.T.C.A.,HealthandSafetyCode,ch.366. † ARTICLE 13.02 SOLIDWASTE Division 1. Generally Sec. 13.02.001Definitions Brush.Treeandshrubtrimmingsandlimbs,etc.,whichexceedfour(4)feetinlengthandcannot be easily placedinrefusecontainersorloadedreadilyintoregularrefusecompaction equipment. Bulkywaste.Stoves,refrigerators,watertanks,washingmachines,furniture,appliancesandother wastematerialswithweightsandvolumesgreaterthanthoseallowedforcontainers,but specifically excluding: (1)Looseconstruction debris,carrion, hazardouswaste,medicalwasteorstablematter; * Charterreferences– Franchisesandpublicutilities,articleX;salesofelectricity,waterandsewer service,section10.10. Statelawreferences– Municipalutilitiesgenerally,V.T.C.A.,LocalGovernmentCode,ch.552; miscellaneouspowersanddutiesofutilities,V.T.C.A.,UtilitiesCode,ch.181;municipalutilitydistricts, V.T.C.A.,WaterCode,ch.54. † Statelawreferences– Municipalsolidwaste,V.T.C.A.,HealthandSafetyCode,ch.363;SolidWaste DisposalAct,V.T.C.A.,HealthandSafetyCode,ch.361. 13-7 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter13:Utilities (2)Anyrefrigerators,freezers,airconditioners,orotherappliancesthatdonotcontain writtenorvisualevidencethatthechlorofluorocarbons(CFCs)havebeenremoved therefrom by a certified,authorized, andlicensedtechnician;and (3)Anyotherobjectsoritemsthatthecontractorisprecludedbyfederal,state,orlocal law orregulationfrom collecting or disposinginamunicipalsanitarylandfill. Carrion.Thedeadand putrefyingflesh orcarcassofany animal,fowlorfish. Commercialcontainer.Metalcontainerssuppliedbythetown’sapprovedfranchisevendor affordingadequatecapacitytoserviceacustomersoastopreventspillageandunsightlyand unsanitary conditions. Constructiondebris.Dirt,concrete,rocks,bricksor otherwastebuildingmaterials. Curbsideservice.Thepickupofgarbage,trash,brush,bulkywastes,rubbish,debris,and recyclablematerials bythetown’s approvedfranchise vendor ataresident’sstreet address. Garbage.Householdwaste,animal,orvegetablematter,asfromakitchenorfoodprocessing facility;ashes orany othermaterialwhichis damp orcapableof emitting noxiousodors. Hazardouswaste.Anyliquidorsolidmaterial,oil,sludge,andanyradioactive,pathological, toxic,acidic,orvolatilematerials,oranychemical,compound,mixture,substance,orarticle whichisdesignatedbytheUnitedStatesEnvironmentalProtectionAgencyorappropriateagency ofthestatetobe“hazardous,”“toxic”ora“contaminant”or“pollutant,”assuchtermsare defined by orpursuanttofederalorstatelaw orregulation. .Aday(s)scheduledbythetownforpickupofrefuseandrecyclingmaterials.Ifa Pickupday pickupdayfalls onaholiday,therewillnot berefuseorrecyclingserviceandamake-updaywill not besubstituted. Recyclablematerials.Thefollowingitems areallowedinrecycling containers: (1)Plasticbottlesnumbered1,2,3,4,5,7andplasticbottlescomposedofHDPE(high density polyethylene)andPET(polyethyleneterephthalate)bottles. (2)Clear,green, and brown unbrokenglass bottles andjars(excludingmirrors,windows, ceramics,orotherglass products). (3)Aluminum,tinandsteelmetalcansusedforbeverages,food,beer,andsoftdrinks (excludingscrapmetal,aerosolcans,foil,andutensils). (4)Telephonedirectories,newspapers,catalogs,andmagazines. (5)Junkmail, cardboard and mixedhouseholdpaper. Asrecyclingmarketsopenuptoadditionalrecyclablematerials,thislistmaybeexpandedbased onmutual agreementofthetown andthe contractor. Recyclingcontainer.An18-galloncontainerforusebyresidentialcustomersforcurbside recyclablematerials collectionissued bythetown’s approvedfranchisevendor. 13-8 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter13:Utilities Refuse.Allgarbage,trash,rubbish, brush,and debris. Refusecontainer.Anyplasticbag,cardboard,metalorwoodenboxhavingnooutsidedimension ofmorethanfour(4)feetoranyportable,closed,waterproof,plasticcontainerwithacapacityor volumeoffifty(50)gallonsorless;whichiscapableofcontainingrefusewithoutleakingor emittingodors,thatdoesnotallowitemstobescattered,andwhichweighs,whenloaded,less thanfifty(50)poundspercontainerandwhichisplacedatcurbsideforremoval.Allrefuse placedwithinplasticcontainersshallfirstbeplacedinaplasticbag,cardboard,metal,orwood box. Rubbish.Allresidentiallygeneratedwastewood,woodproducts,grasscuttings,deadplants, weeds,leaves,chips,shavings,sawdust,printedmatter,paper,pasteboard,rags,straw,usedand discardedmattresses,whitegoods,pulp,andotherproductssuchasareusedforpackagingor wrapping, crockery,glass, ashes, cinders,floorsweepings,mineralormetallicsubstances and any andallotherwastematerialsnotincludedinthedefinitionofbulkywaste,constructiondebris, garbage,refuse,or hazardouswaste. Trash.Allrefuseotherthangarbage,debris,brush,householdfurnitureandappliances,including butnotlimitedtograssclippings,leaves,paper,andotherhouseholdtrashnotincludedinthe definitionsof bulkywaste, debris,garbage,refuse,rubbishor hazardouswaste. (Ordinance92-11,sec.II,adopted5/19/92;Ordinance2002-12,sec.II,adopted3/4/02;2006 Code, ch. 11,sec. 1.01;Ordinance 2012-17,secs. 2.01,2.02, adopted 9/4/12) Sec. 13.02.002Dutiesofresidential customers Itshallbethedutyofeachresidentialcustomertoplacerefuseandrecyclablematerialsas follows: (1)Eachresidentialcustomershallplaceallrefuse(inthecaseofbrush,ifthesize allows)andrecyclablematerialsinappropriaterefuseorrecyclingcontainers sufficientinnumbersothattherefuse/recyclablematerialsshallnotbecomeor constitute a public nuisance. (2)Refuseorrecyclablematerialsshallnotbeplacedatcurbsidepriorto7:00p.m.on theday before a pickup day. (3)Recyclingcontainersand/orotherrefusecontainersmustberemovedfromcurbside nolaterthan7:00 a.m.following a pickup day. (4)Alldisabledresidentsshallbe entitledtoreceivespecial pickup assistance;in orderto receiveassistance,suchresidentshallnotifythetown’sapprovedfranchisevendorof his/her need. (5)Refuseandallitemsincludedforresidentialcollectionshallbeplacedatcurbsideat theresident’sstreetaddressinrefusecontainersandshallbeplacedandmaintained insuchamannerastopreventrefusefrombeingscattered.Refuseplacedinsideof anallowedcardboard,metalorwoodenbox,orplasticcontainershallbebaggedina plasticbag,andnoloosetrashshallbeplacedinacardboard,metalorwoodenbox, or a plastic container. 13-9 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter13:Utilities (6)Everyresidentshallnotifytheapprovedfranchisevendorforthecollectionofbulky waste,ifsuchcollectionisneeded.Afeemaybeassessedinaccordancewiththefee scheduleoftheapprovedfranchisevendor. (7)Noresidentialcustomershallplaceforcollectionordisposal,orpermittobeplaced forcollection or disposal, any hazardouswaste. (8)Everyresidentialcustomerisherebyrequiredtomonitorpickupoftheirownrefuse andrecyclablematerials.If,afterhavingtimelyplacedcontainersforcollection,such containersarenotemptiedandthecontentsremovedasmaybeapplicablewithin twenty-four(24)hoursofscheduledcollection,theresidentshallnotifythetown’s approvedfranchisevendorandreportthe non-collection attheiraddress. (Ordinance2002-12,sec.III,adopted3/4/02;2006Code,ch.11,sec.1.02;Ordinance2012-17, sec. 2.03, adopted 9/4/12) Sec. 13.02.003Residentialcollection ofbrush Brushthatisofsuchanaturethatitcannotbeplacedinrefusecontainershallbecutinlengths nottoexceedfour(4)feetandshallbetrimmed,stacked,tiedandplacedatcurbsidetoaheight ofnotmorethanthree(3)feetandaweightnottoexceedfifty(50)poundsperbundle.Allbrush thatisofsuchnaturethatitmaybeplacedinarefusecontainer,includingwithoutlimitationall vinesandthornybushes,shallbeplacedinaplasticbagpriortoplacementinarefusecontainer, andnoloosebrushshallbeplacedinacardboard,metalorwoodenbox,orplasticcontainer.A residentmayreceiveaspecialpick-upuponrequestmadethroughthetown’sapprovedfranchise vendor.Afeebaseduponquantityandvolumemaybeassessedinaccordancewiththeapproved vendor’sfeescheduleineffectatthetime.(Ordinance2002-12,sec.IV,adopted3/4/02;2006 Code, ch. 11,sec. 1.03;Ordinance 2012-17,sec. 2.04, adopted 9/4/12) Sec. 13.02.004Residentialcollectionschedule; chargesforservices;latefee Thecollectionandremovalofrefusefrompremisesusedforresidentialpurposesshallbemade two(2)timeseachweek,withatwo-orthree-dayintervalbetweeneachcollection.Recyclable materialswillbepickedupone(1)timeeachweek,onthedesignateddaygivenbytown’s approvedfranchisevendor.Thechargesforsuchservicesshallbeassessedasspecifiedinthe town’scontractwiththeapprovedfranchisevendor.Suchchargesaresubjecttoincreaseor decreasefromtimetotimebaseduponthethen-currenttermsoftheagreementbetweenthetown andtheapprovedfranchisevendor.Allchargesforservicesfurnishedorrenderedpursuanttothis articleshallbedueandpayableonthedateindicatedonthebill,andifnotpaidbytheduedatea tenpercent(10%)latefeewillbeaddedtothecurrentamountandthetotalamountshall immediatelybecomedueandowing.(Ordinance2002-12,sec.V,adopted3/4/02;2006Code, ch. 11,sec. 1.04) Sec. 13.02.005Disposalof residential hazardouswastematerials Residentswithproperidentificationandproofofresidencywillhavetheabilitytodisposeof hazardouswastematerialssemi-annuallyatamobilecollectionunitlocatedwithinthetownor weeklyattheCityofFt.Worth’senvironmentalcollectioncenterinaccordancewiththe recyclingprogramandthehazardousmaterialrecyclingcontractapprovedbythetown.Ifthe 13-10 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter13:Utilities councilfailstoapproveabudgetforthecollectionofhazardouswaste,theprogramshallbe discontinued.(Ordinance 2002-12,sec.VI, adopted3/4/02; 2006 Code, ch. 11, sec. 1.05) Sec. 13.02.006Removalof debrisfromconstruction,cleanup of property, etc. Constructiondebris,asthattermisdefinedherein,orotherrefuseresultingfrompreparationfor construction,construction,majorremodeling,orgeneralcleanupofproperty,orsizeableamounts ofrefuseduetoconstruction,constructionpreparation,remodel,orgeneralcleanupofproperty, willnotberemovedbythetownasregularservice.Thepropertyownershallhavesuch constructiondebrisremovedathis/herexpense.Apropertyownermayrequesta pick-upfromthe town’sapprovedfranchisevendorfortheremovalofconstructiondebris.Afeeforsuchservice maybeassessedinaccordancewiththeapprovedvendor’sfeescheduleineffectatthetime. (Ordinance2002-12,sec.VII,adopted3/4/02;2006Code,ch.11,sec.1.06;Ordinance2012-17, sec. 2.05, adopted 9/4/12) Sec. 13.02.007Dutiesof nonresidentialcustomers Itshallbethedutyoftheownerorpersonotherwiseinchargeofcommercial,institutionalor industrialpremiseswithinthetowntocauseallrefuse accumulatedonsuchpremisestobeplaced inacommercialcontainer(s).Commercial containersmustbeplaced atalocationonthepremises asdesignatedbythetownandincompliancewithallapplicabletown codes.(Ordinance2002-12, sec.VIII, adopted3/4/02;2006Code,ch. 11,sec.1.07) Sec. 13.02.008Collectionfromnonresidentialcustomers;containersformultifamily residential complexes (a)Frequencyofcollection;charges.Thecollectionandremovalofrefusefromhousesand otherstructuresandpremisesusedforcommercial,institutional,orindustrialpurposesshallbe madenotlessthanone(1)timeeachweek.Collectionchargesshallbeassessedinaccordance withthetown’s approvedfranchisevendor’sfeescheduleineffectatthetime. (b)Containers.Commercial,institutional,andindustrialcustomersshalldisposeofrefuseby meansofcommercialcontainersmeetingtownspecifications.Additionally,multifamily residentialcomplexesmayemploysaidcommercialcontainersforrefusecollectioninthesame manner as commercial,institutional, andindustrialcustomers. (Ordinance 2002-12,sec.IX, adopted3/4/02; 2006Code, ch. 11,sec. 1.08) Sec. 13.02.009Prohibitedacts and conditions (a)Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersontosweep,throw,ordepositanyrefuse,stagnantwater, orcarrioninto,upon,oralonganypublicpropertyorprivatepropertyofanother,exceptasmay bespecifically provided bythis article. (b)Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersonowningorotherwiseincontrolofanypremiseswithin thetowntopermitanyoftheconditionsdescribedinsubsection(a)ofthissectiontoexistupon property ownedor controlled bythem after having actualor constructive noticethereof. (c)Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersontoplaceinanycontaineranymaterialotherthanas specifically providedinthis article,including but notlimitedtohazardouswaste. 13-11 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter13:Utilities (d)Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersontodepositormaintainrefuseexceptasprovidedforby this article. (e)Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersontodepositanyignitedmaterialinanycontainerusedfor thedisposal ofrefuse. (f)Itshallbeunlawfulforapersontoalloworcausethedumpingofanyconstructiondebris orotherrefuse,includingwithoutlimitationthatproducedasaresultofmajorremodelingor generalcleanupofproperty, atanylocationwithinthetown. (g)Itshallbeunlawfulforanycommercialinstitutionorindustrialcustomertoremovethe drain plugfrom any commercialcontainer. (h)Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersontocausedamagetoorpermitexcessivebuildupof materialin containers. (Ordinance2002-12,sec.X,adopted3/4/02;2006Code,ch.11,sec.1.09;Ordinance2012-17, sec. 2.06, adopted 9/4/12) Secs. 13.02.010–13.02.040Reserved Division 2. ScavengingRefuse Sec. 13.02.041Definitions Discardedmaterials.Recyclableitems,reusableitems,householdtrash,garbage, and/ordebrisas definedinthetown’strashcode.(Ordinance2004-03,sec.II,adopted1/19/04;2006Code,ch. 11,sec. 2.01) Sec. 13.02.042Penalty Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersontoviolateanyprovisionofthisdivision,andanyperson violatingorfailingtocomplywithanyprovisionofthisdivisionshallbefined,uponconviction, notlessthanonedollar($1.00)normorethantwothousanddollars($2,000.00),andaseparate offenseshallbedeemedcommitteduponeachdayduringoronwhichaviolationoccursor continues.(Ordinance 2004-03,sec.VIII, adopted1/19/04;2006Code, ch.11,sec. 2.04) Sec. 13.02.043Prohibition Exceptasspecificallyprovidedherein,noperson,otherthanthecurrentresident,current occupantorcurrentownerofthepropertyonwhichdiscardedmaterialsareplacedforcollection, oracertifiedpeaceofficeractinginhisorherofficialcapacity,shallopen,remove,pickup, searchthrough,ortransferdiscardedmaterialsdirectlyfromthecurbsidewhensuchdiscarded materialsarecontainedwithinaclosedplasticbag,box,garbagereceptacleoranyotherclosedor sealedcontainerleftatcurbsideforcollectionandremovalbyacarrierauthorizedtoremove discardedmaterialswithinthetown.(Ordinance2004-03,sec.III,adopted1/19/04;2006Code, ch. 11, sec. 2.02) 13-12 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter13:Utilities Sec. 13.02.044Exceptions (a)Authorizedcollectors.Acarrier,includingitsagents,representatives,andemployees, authorizedtoremovediscardedmaterialswithinthetownmayremove,pickup,ortransfer discardedmaterialsdirectlyfromthecurbsideasauthorizedinsuchcarrier’scontractorfranchise withthetown.Acarriershallnotopenanysealedgarbagereceptacleexcepttotheextent necessarytoremovethediscardedmaterialfromthereceptacleandplacethosematerialsdirectly intohisorherdisposalmachineryandinaccordancewiththecarrier’scontractorfranchisewith thetown.A carriershall notsearchthrough closedbags, boxes, orothertrashreceptacles. (b)Otherexceptions. (1)Permissionofresident.Itshallbeanexceptiontotheprohibitioncontainedinthis divisionthatapersonotherthanthecurrentresident,occupant,orownerofthe propertyonwhichdiscardedmaterialsarecontainedhasthepermissionofsuch currentresident,occupantorownerofthepropertytoremoveorsearchthrougha closedorsealedplasticbag,box,garbagereceptacleoranyotherclosedorsealed container. (2)Openorunsealedcontainers.Itshallbeanexceptiontotheprohibitioncontainedin thisdivisionforapersonotherthanthecurrentresident,occupant,orownerofthe propertytoremovediscardedmaterialswhicharenotcontainedwithinasealed plastic bag, box, garbagereceptacle or any otherclosed orsealed container. (Ordinance 2004-03,sec.IV, adopted1/19/04;2006Code, ch.11,sec. 2.03) * ARTICLE 13.03 STORMWATERDRAINAGEUTILITY Division 1. Generally Sec. 13.03.001Definitions Whenusedinthisdivision,thefollowingtermsshallhavetherespectivemeaningsascribedto them: Director.Thetownmanager orhis/her designee. Drainage.Bridges,catchbasins,channels,conduits,creeks,culverts,detentionponds,ditches, draws,flumes,pipes,pumps,sloughs,treatmentworks,andappurtenancestothoseitems, whether naturalor artificial, or usingforceorgravity,thatare usedtodraw offsurfacewaterfrom land,carrythewateraway,collect,store,ortreatthewater\[ordivertthewater\]intonaturalor artificialwatercourses. Facilities.Theproperty,real,personal,ormixed,thatisusedinprovidingdrainageandincluded inthesystem. * Statelawreference– MunicipalDrainageUtilitySystemsAct,V.T.C.A.,LocalGovernmentCode,sec. 552.041etseq. 13-13 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter13:Utilities Servicearea.Theboundariesofthetown,TrophyClubMunicipalUtilityDistrictNo.1, MunicipalUtilityDistrictNo.2andanyotherlandareasoutsidethemunicipalboundarieswhich, asaresultoftopographyorhydraulics,contributeoverlandflowintothewatershedsservedby thedrainagesystemofthetown;provided,however,thattotheextentapplicable,suchservice areadoesnotextendfurtherthantheboundariesofthetown’sextraterritorialjurisdictionnordoes theservice areaextendintothe boundariesof any othermunicipality. Stormwater drainageutilitysystem,drainagesystemorsystem.Thedrainageownedor controlled inwholeorinpartbythetown,includingthetown’sexistingdrainagefacilities,materials,and supplies,anddedicatedtotheserviceofbenefitedproperty,includingprovisionsforadditions, extensions,andimprovementstheretoandreplacementsthereof,excludingfromtheforegoing, however,totheextentnoworhereafterprovidedbylaw,facilitiesofanykindwhicharedeclared bythetowncouncil,priortotheacquisitionorconstructionthereofbythetown,nottobeapart ofthesystem and whichare acquired orconstructedby or on behalfofthetownwiththeproceeds fromtheissuanceofspecialfacilities bondsinamanner now orhereafter authorized bylaw. (Ordinance 2003-19,sec.II, adopted 10/20/03; 2006 Code, ch.11,sec. 4.01) Sec. 13.03.002Penalty Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersontoviolateanyprovisionofthisdivision,andanyperson violatingorfailingtocomplywithanyprovisionhereofshallbefined,uponconviction,inan amountnotmorethantwothousanddollars($2,000.00),andaseparateoffenseshallbedeemed committedeachdayduringoronwhichaviolationoccursorcontinues.(Ordinance2003-19,sec. IX, adopted10/20/03; 2006Code, ch.11,sec. 4.05) Sec. 13.03.003Findings;systemestablished; adoptionofstatelaw Thetowncouncilherebydeclaresthatitfindseachofthefollowingtobetrueandcorrect statements: (1)ThetownfindsthattheadoptionofTexasLocalGovernmentCode552.041etseq., asamended,entitled“MunicipalDrainageUtilitySystemsAct”(hereinafterthe “Act”),servesthebestinterestsofthepublicandherebyadoptstheActinits entirety; (2)Thetownfindsanddeclaresthatthedrainagesystemofthetownshallbeapublic utility,and,pursuanttotheprovisionsoftheAct,thetownincorporatesitsexisting drainagefacilities,materials,andsuppliesintothestormwaterdrainagesystem, hereby declaredtobe a publicutility; (3)Thetownwillestablishascheduleofdrainagechargesagainstallrealpropertyinthe proposedserviceareasubjecttochargesundertheAct,andsuchchargesshallbe levieduponpassageofthisdivisionaftersatisfactionofallotherprocedural requirements providedintheAct; (4)Thetownwillprovidedrainageforallrealpropertyintheproposedserviceareaon payment ofdrainage charges, exceptrealproperty exempted bytheAct; (5)Thetownwillofferdrainageserviceonnondiscriminatory,reasonableandequitable terms; and 13-14 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter13:Utilities (6)Thetownwilladoptandenforcerulesrelatedtothesubjectofmunicipaldrainage andasitconsidersappropriatetooperatethestormwaterdrainageutilitysystemby thepassage of appropriateordinances,resolutions andrules. (Ordinance 2003-19,sec.III, adopted 10/20/03; 2006Code, ch. 11,sec. 4.02) Sec. 13.03.004Designationofprogramresponsibility Itshallbethedutyofthedirectortoadministerthesystem.Thedirectorshallkeepanaccurate recordofallpropertiesbenefitedorservedbytheservicesandfacilitiesofthesystemandmake changesinaccordancewiththeratesandfeesadoptedbythetown.(Ordinance2003-19,sec.IV, adopted 10/20/03; 2006 Code, ch. 11,sec. 4.03) Sec. 13.03.005Exemptions Thefollowingshallbeexemptfromtheprovisionsofallrules,resolutions,thisdivisionandany other codesadopted bythetown pursuanttotheAct: (1)Propertywithproperconstructionandmaintenanceofawhollysufficientand privately owneddrainagesystem; (2)Propertyheldandmaintainedinitsnaturalstate,untilsuchtimethatthepropertyis developedandallofthepublicinfrastructureconstructedhasbeenacceptedbythe townformaintenance; (3)Asubdividedlot,untilastructurehasbeenbuiltonthelotandacertificateof occupancy orthe equivalentforresidentialpropertieshas beenissued bythetown. (Ordinance 2003-19,sec.V, adopted 10/20/03; 2006 Code, ch.11,sec. 4.04) Secs. 13.03.006–13.03.030Reserved Division 2.Fees Sec. 13.03.031Definitions Whenusedinthisdivision,thefollowingtermsshallhavetherespectivemeaningsascribedto them: ActortheAct.SubchapterCofchapter552oftheTexasLocalGovernmentCode,theMunicipal DrainageUtility SystemsAct,as amended. Benefittedproperty.Animprovedparcelortracttowhichdrainageserviceismadeavailableby thetown underthis division. Director.Thetownmanager orhis/her designee. Drainage.Bridges,catchbasins,channels,conduits,creeks,culverts,detentionponds,ditches, draws,flumes,pipes,pumps,sloughs,treatmentworks,andappurtenancestothoseitems, whether naturalor artificial, or usingforceorgravity,thatare usedtodraw offsurfacewaterfrom 13-15 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter13:Utilities land,carrythewateraway,collect,store,ortreatthewaterordivertthewaterintonaturalor artificialwatercourses. Drainagecharge.Thelevyimposedtorecoverthecostoftheserviceofthetowninfurnishing drainageforanybenefittedpropertyandincludinganamountmadeincontributiontofundingof futuredrainagesystem construction bythetown. Facilities.Theproperty,real,personal,ormixed,thatisusedinprovidingdrainageandincluded inthesystem. Imperviousareaorimpervioussurface.Asurfacethathasbeencompactedorcoveredwitha layer ofmaterialsothatitis highlyresistanttoinfiltration bywater.Impervious areasinclude, but arenotlimitedto,compactedsoils, buildings, parkinglots, andprivateingress/egressroadways. Improved,improvedparcel,orimprovedlotortract.Alotortractthathasastructureorother improvementonitthatcausesanimperviouscoverageofthesoilunderthestructureor improvement. Parcel.Oneormorelotsor portions oflotsthat are contiguousand undersingle ownership. Servicearea.Thecorporateboundariesofthetown,TrophyClubMunicipalUtilityDistrict No. 1,andanyotherlandareasoutsidethemunicipalboundarieswhich,asaresultoftopography orhydraulics,contributeoverlandflowintothewatershedsservedbythedrainagesystemofthe town;provided,however,thattotheextentapplicable,suchserviceareadoesnotextendfurther thantheboundariesofthetown’sextraterritorialjurisdictionnordoestheserviceareaextendinto the boundariesof any othermunicipality. .Obligationsissuedtofinancethecostsoffacilitiespayable Stormwaterdrainagerevenuebonds andsecured by a lienon and pledgeoffees. Stormwaterdrainageutilityfeeorfee.Thedrainagecharge,includinganyinterestandpenalties, paidbyabenefittedorservedpropertyforstormwaterdrainageservicesprovidedbythesystem, including, but notlimitedto,theitems described as“costofservice”intheAct, as amended. Stormwater drainageutilitysystem,drainagesystemorsystem.Thedrainageownedor controlled inwholeorinpartbythetown,includingthetown’sexistingdrainagefacilities,materials,and supplies,anddedicatedtotheserviceofbenefittedproperty,includingprovisionsforadditions, extensions,andimprovementstheretoandreplacementsthereof,excludingfromtheforegoing, however,totheextentnoworhereafterprovidedbylaw,facilitiesofanykindwhicharedeclared bythetowncouncil,priortotheacquisitionorconstructionthereofbythetown,nottobeapart ofthesystem and whichare acquired orconstructedby or on behalfofthetownwiththeproceeds fromtheissuanceofspecialfacilities bondsinamanner now orhereafter authorized bylaw. Whollysufficientandprivatelyowneddrainagesystem.Landownedandoperatedbyaperson otherthanamunicipaldrainageutilitysystem,thedrainageofwhichdoesnotdischargeintoa creek,river,slough, culvert, orother channelthatispartof a municipal drainage utilitysystem. (Ordinance2003-30,sec.II,adopted12/1/03;2006Code,ch.11,sec.5.01;Ordinance2012-01, sec. 2(5.01),adopted1/23/12) 13-16 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter13:Utilities Sec. 13.03.032Findings and determinations Itisherebyfound,determinedanddeclaredthatthestormwaterutilitydrainagefeesadopted hereunderandthebasisforthosefeesaredirectlyrelatedtodrainageandthatthetermsofthe levyhereunderandtheclassificationofthebenefittedpropertiesarenondiscriminatory, reasonable,andequitableforsimilarservicesoftheserviceareapropertyinthetown,andthatthe townshallprovidedrainageforallrealpropertyintheserviceareauponpaymentoffees,except realpropertyexemptedhereunder.Further,itisherebyfoundthatthetowncouncilhasbasedits calculationsforthelevyonaninventoryofthelotsandtractswithintheservicearea,andthat,as allowedbytheAct,thetowncouncilmayconsiderthelandusemadeofthebenefittedproperty andthesize,inarea,thenumberofwatermeters,andtopographyofaparcelofbenefitted property,inassessingthedrainagechargetotheproperty.(Ordinance2003-30,sec.III,adopted 12/1/03;2006Code, ch. 11,sec. 5.02;Ordinance 2012-01,sec. 2 (5.02), adopted1/23/12) Sec. 13.03.033Feeschedule (a)Forpurposesofimposingthefees,allparcel(s)withinthetownareclassifiedasresidential, multifamily,duplexes,ornonresidential.Thefeeforresidentialpropertiesshallbeassetforthin thefeescheduleinappendixAtothiscode.Thefeeformultifamily,duplexes,ornonresidential shallbebasedonarateasestablishedinthefeescheduleinappendixAtothiscodeper equivalentresidential unit(ERU).EachERU equals 3,500squarefeet ofimpervious area.Thefee shallbecalculatedbasedonthetotalsquarefootageofimperviousareaforeachnonresidential parcel.Theminimummonthlyfeefornonexemptpropertiesshallbeone(1)ERU.Monthlyfees shall beintheamount established bythefeeschedulein appendixAtothis code. (b)Thedirectorshallberesponsiblefordeterminingimperviousareabasedondataobtained fromtheDentonorTarrantCountyAppraisalDistrict.Ifsuchinformationis unavailablefromthe appraisaldistrictfiles,thepropertyowner,tenantordevelopermaysubmitacertifiedsurvey and/or a foundationsurveytoassistthedirectorindeterminingimpervious area.Thedirectormay requireadditionalinformationasnecessarytomakethedetermination.Theamountofanyfee mayberevisedbythedirectorbasedonanyadditionstotheimperviousarea asapprovedthrough thebuildingpermitprocessorasshownfromtherecordsoftheDentonorTarrantCounty AppraisalDistrict. (c)Thetowncouncilmayreviewtheforegoingscheduleoffeesatanytimeandmay,by ordinance,increaseordecreasesuchfeeswithinthescheduleuponadeterminationthatsuch increase or decreaseiswarranted. (d)Thetowncouncilherebyfindsanddeterminesthatthefeeshavebeenestablishedin accordancewiththeprovisions oftheAct. (Ordinance2003-30,sec.IV,adopted12/1/03;2006Code,ch.11,sec.5.03;Ordinance2012-01, sec. 2(5.03),adopted1/23/12;OrdinanceadoptingCode) 13-17 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter13:Utilities Sec. 13.03.034Billing, payment and penalties ThetownisherebyauthorizedtobillthefeesincurredasaresultoftheadoptionoftheActand establishmentofthestormwaterutilitydrainagesystemthereunderwithitsotherpublicutility billings. (1)Thetownshallrenderbillsorstatementsforfeesmonthlyforserviceforthe upcomingmonthforallpropertiessubjecttothefee. (2)Billsshallbepayablewhenrenderedandshallbeconsideredasreceivedbythe customerand/orowner,whetheractuallyreceivedornot,whendepositedinthe UnitedStatesmail,postageprepaid,addressedtothecustomeroftownutility billings. (3)Feesshallbebilledwiththetown’sotherpublicutilitybillingsandshallbeidentified separatelyontheutilitybillingasastormwaterdrainagefeeandshallbeconsistent withtheAct. (4)Delinquentfeesaresubjecttothesamepenaltiesandmethodsofcollectionasother utilitychargesofthetownandshallbecollectedinamannerconsistentwiththeAct, includingwithoutlimitationthediscontinuanceof any utilityservices providedbythe town.Thetownshallhave access, atallreasonabletimes,to anybenefittedproperties served bythesystemforinspection orrepairorforthe enforcementofthisdivision or theAct. (5)Unlessaparcelortractisexemptedfromtheapplicabilityofthisdivisionorthe publicstormwaterdrainageutilityordinance,nopersonshallusethedrainagesystem forsuchparcelortractunlesssuch personpaysthefull established drainage charge. (Ordinance2003-30,sec.V,adopted12/1/03;2006Code,ch.11,sec.5.04;Ordinance2012-01, sec. 2(5.04),adopted1/23/12) Sec. 13.03.035Adjustmentoffees (a)Requestsfor adjustmentof afeeshallbesubmittedthroughthedirector,whoshallbegiven authorityto administerthe proceduresandstandardsandreviewcriteriafortheadjustmentoffees asestablishedherein.Allrequestsshallbeevaluatedbasedupontheamountofimperviousarea andvegetatedareaonthesiteandtotalparcelarea.Nocreditoffeesshallbegivenforthe installationoffacilitiesrequiredbytowndevelopmentcodesorTexasWaterCoderequirements. Thefollowing proceduresshall applytoallrequestsfor adjustment ofthefees: (1)Anyownerorcustomerwhohaspaidfeesandwhobelievesthecalculationor determinationofthefeestobeincorrectmay,subjecttotherestrictionssetforthin this division,submit anadjustmentrequesttothedirector. (2)Requestsforadjustmentoffeespaidbyanownerorcustomermakingtherequest shall beinwriting andsetforth,indetail,thegroundsuponwhichreliefissought. 13-18 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter13:Utilities (3)Thedirectorshallreviewadjustmentrequestsmadeduringthefirstfiscalyearthat thefeeswereimposedwithinafour(4)monthperiodfromthedateofreceiptofthe adjustmentrequest.Adjustmentsresultingfromsuchrequestshallberetroactiveto thebeginning ofbillings butshall notexceed one(1)year. (4)Adjustmentrequestsmadeafterthefirstfiscalyearthatthefeeswereimposedshall bereviewedbythedirectorwithinthirty(30)daysfromthedateofreceiptofan adjustmentrequest.Adjustmentsresultingfromsucharequestshallbeprospective butmaybemaderetroactivefornogreatertimeperiodthanthree(3)monthspriorto thereceipt oftherequest,atthediscretion ofthe director. (5)Theownerorcustomerrequestinganadjustmentmayberequired,attherequesting party’sowncost,toprovidesupplementalinformationtothedirector,including,but notlimitedto,surveydataapprovedbyastateregisteredprofessionallandsurveyor (RPLS),orengineeringapprovedbyastateregisteredprofessionalengineer(PE),or reports.Failuretoproviderequestedinformationmayresultinthedenialofthe adjustmentrequest. (6)Adjustmentstothefeesshallbemadeuponthegrantingoftheadjustmentrequest,in writing, bythe director.Inmaking a determinationto grant an adjustmentrequest,the directorshallconsiderthepotentialforanyadverseimpacttotheholdersofany outstandingstormwaterdrainagerevenuebonds.Denialstoanadjustmentrequest shall be madeinwriting bythedirector. (b)Uponreceiptofthewrittendenialoftheadjustmentrequest,theownerorcustomerwho initiallyrequestedtheadjustmentmay,within30daysofreceiptofsuchdenial,applytothe directorforreviewofthedenial. (1)Thedirectorshallcompletethisreviewwithinsixty(60)daysofreceiptofsuch requestforreview.Thedirector’sdeterminationonthereviewshallbeinwritingand setforth,in detail,thereasonsforthe decision. (2)Inreviewingdenialofadjustmentrequests,thedirectorshallapplythestandardsand review criteriacontainedinthissection. (3)Allfindingsanddeterminationsmadebythedirectorarisingoutofthissectionshall befinal. (c)Thoseimprovednonresidentialproperties(includingapartments)thatpracticestormwater managementareeligibletoreceiveacreditontheirmonthlybillings.Theapplicationforsuch creditshallfollowtheproceduresforappealassetforthinsubsection(b)above.Thecreditshall only be fortheimperviousareathatreceivesthe benefit ofthestormwatermanagement. (1)Thatareawhichdrainsintoanapproveddetentionbasinshallbeeligibleforuptoa fifteen(15)percentreduction. (2)Thatareawhichdrainsintoanapprovedretentionbasinshallbeeligibleforuptoa thirty-five(35)\[percent\]reduction. 13-19 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter13:Utilities (3)Thecreditmethodologyshallbeanadministrativepolicyasestablishedbywritten reportmaintainedinthe community development department ofthetown. (Ordinance2003-30,sec.VI,adopted12/1/03;2006Code,ch.11,sec.5.05;Ordinance2012-01, sec. 2(5.05),adopted1/23/12) Sec. 13.03.036Stormwater drainageutilityfund (a)Thereisherebyestablishedastormwaterdrainageutilityfund,whichmayconsistofoneor moreaccounts.Allfeesshallbedepositedascollectedandreceivedintothisfundandshallbe used exclusivelyforthe drainageservicesasstatedintheAct,whichincludes butisnotlimitedto thefollowing: (1)Operation and maintenance ofthesystem. (2)Fundingofpollutionabatementandpeakflowattenuationdevicesconstructedon stormwatersystems dischargingtothesurfacewaterofthetown. (3)Administrative costs associatedwiththemanagement ofthesystem. (4)Paymentofthedebtservicerequirementsonanyoutstandingstormwaterdrainage revenue bonds,including anyfees and expensesincidentalthereto. (5)Engineering consultantfees. (6)Consultantstudiesnecessaryfor preparationofthestormwatermanagement plan. (b)Theincomederivedfromtheoperationofthesystemshallbesegregatedandcompletely identifiablefrom othertown accounts.Feesutilizedsolelyforthecost ofservice,exclusive ofany sumspledgedtoretireanyoutstandingindebtednessorobligationincurred,oranysum attributabletothefundingoffutureimprovementtothesystem,maybetransferredtothetown generalfund. (Ordinance2003-30,sec.VII,adopted12/1/03;2006Code,ch.11,sec.5.06;Ordinance2012-01, sec. 2(5.06),adopted1/23/12) Sec. 13.03.037Exemptions Thefollowingshallbeexemptfromtheprovisionsofthisdivisionoranyotherresolution,rules, orordinances adoptedbythetownpursuanttothepublicstormwater drainageutilityordinanceor this division: (1)Propertywithproperconstructionandmaintenanceofawhollysufficientand privately owneddrainagesystem; (2)Propertyheldandmaintainedinitsnaturalstate,untilsuchtimethattheproperty becomesdevelopedpropertyandallofthepublicinfrastructureconstructedhasbeen acceptedbythetownformaintenance; (3)Asubdividedlot,untilastructurehasbeenbuiltonthelotandacertificateof occupancy orthe equivalentforresidentialpropertieshas beenissued bythetown; 13-20 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter13:Utilities (4)Amunicipality. (Ordinance2003-30,sec.VIII,adopted12/1/03;2006Code,ch.11,sec.5.07;Ordinance2012- 01,sec. 2 (5.07), adopted1/23/12) ARTICLE 13.04 MANAGEMENTOFPUBLICRIGHT-OF-WAYUSEDBY * UTILITYPROVIDERS Sec. 13.04.001Definitions Wheneverusedinthisarticle,thefollowingwordsandtermsshallhavethedefinitionsand meanings providedinthissection: Construction.Any ofthefollowing activitiesperformed by a personwithin a publicright-of-way: (1)Installation,excavation,laying,placement,repair,upgrade,maintenance,or relocation offacilities orotherimprovements,whethertemporary orpermanent; (2)Modificationoralterationtoanysurface,subsurface,oraerialspacewithinthepublic right-of-way,installation offacilities, boring orjacking of utilities;or (3)Performance,restoration,orrepairof pavement cuts or excavations. Contractor.Apersonorcompanyhiredorretainedtodoconstructionforautilityservice provider.Thecontractorincludesallsubcontractors,employees, agents, and hiredlabor. Director.Thedirectorofpublicworksforthetown,orthat person’sdesignee. Duct orconduit.Asingleenclosedracewayforcables,fiber optics,orotherwires. Emergency.Anyeventwhichmaythreatenpublichealthorsafety,including,butnotlimitedto, damagedorleakingwaterorgasconduitsystems,damaged,plugged,orleakingsewerorstorm drainconduitsystems,damagedundergroundelectricalandcommunicationsfacilities,ordowned overhead polestructures. .Diggingintoorinanywayremovingorpenetratinganypartofaright- Excavateorexcavation of-way. Facilities.Allproviderductspaces,manholes,conduits,pipes,undergroundandoverhead passageways,andotherequipment,structuresandappurtenancesandtransmissionmediawhich arelocatedintheright-of-way or utility easements. Permit.Adocumentissuedbythetownoraninternalworkorderissuedbyamunicipalutility districtlocatedwithinthetownwhichauthorizestheperformance ofwork underthisarticle. * Statelawreference– Useofmunicipalstreetsandsidewalksforpublicconveniencesand amenitiesorfor privateuses,V.T.C.A.,TransportationCode,ch.316. 13-21 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter13:Utilities Person.Anaturalperson,acorporation,apublicserviceprovider,agovernmentalentityor agency,alimitedliabilitycompany,ajointventure,abusinesstrust,anestate,atrust,a partnership, anassociationor any otherlegalentityregardless ofitsstructure. Publicright-of-wayorright-of-way.Theareaon,beloworaboveapublicroadway,highway, street, publicsidewalk, alley,waterway, or utility easementinwhichthetown has an interest.The termdoesnotincludetheairwavesabovearight-of-waywithregardtowireless telecommunications. Transmissionmedia.Allprovider cables,fibers,wires,fixedradiosor otherphysical devices used totransmitand/orreceivecommunicationsignals,whetheranalog,digitalorofother characteristics,andwhetherforvoice,video,ordataorotherpurposes,whicharephysically locatedintheright-of-way. Utilityeasement.Agrantofoneormorepropertyrightsbythepropertyownertoand/orforuse bythepublic,acorporation,oranotherpersonorentityforinstallingandmaintainingutility servicesorfacilitiesacross,overorunderland,togetherwiththerighttoenterthereonwith machinery and othervehicles necessaryforthemaintenanceofutilityservicesorotherfacilities. Utilityserviceproviderorprovider.Anyprivatelyorpubliclyownedentitywhichusesright-of- waytofurnishtothepublicanygeneralpublicservice,including,butnotlimitedto,sewer,gas, electricity,water,telecommunications,cable,ortelegraph,oranypersonorentityseekingto placefacilitieson,inorovertheright-of-way.Whenusedinthisarticle,thetermshallinclude all persons,contractors,subcontractors,officers,directors,partners,managers,superintendents,or otherauthorizedpersonsexercisingcontroloveroronbehalfoftheprovider,includingaperson whorequests and/or obtains a permit on behalfof oratthedirectionofa provider. .Adiagramshowingallworktobeperformedbytheproviderincludingall Workprint landscapingandrestorationworkrequiredbytowncodes,andprovidingallinformation reasonablyrequired bythedirectorsothattheprovider’s application orrequestmay be evaluated. (Ordinance 2001-13,sec.I adopted6/4/01;2006Code, ch. 11,sec.3.01) Sec. 13.04.002Penalty (a)Anyproviderviolatingorfailingtocomplywithanyprovisionofthisarticleshallbefined, uponconviction,inanamountnotmorethantwothousanddollars($2,000.00),andseparate offensesshall be deemed committed each day during or on whichaviolation occursor continues. (b)Thepenaltyprovisionssetforthinthissectionshallbeinadditionto,andnotinlimitation of, any otherrights andremedies provided bylaworinequity. (Ordinance 2001-13,sec.XII, adopted6/4/01;2006Code, ch. 11,sec. 3.12) Sec. 13.04.003Providerregistration;permitfor placementoffacilities (a)Obligationtoobtainpermit.Nothinginthissectionshallrelieveaproviderfromits obligationto obtain apermit asrequired bythisarticle. 13-22 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter13:Utilities (b)Registrationrequired;expirationandrenewal.Inordertoprotectthepublichealth,safety, andwelfare, a providermaintaining oroperating existingfacilitiesinthe publicright-of-waymust registerwiththedirectorinaccordancewiththefollowingrequirements: (1)Theregistrationmustbeonaformfurnishedbythedirectorandmadeinthenameof theproviderthatownsthefacilities.Providersshallregisternolaterthansixty(60) daysaftertheeffectivedateofthisarticle;thereafter,providersshallregisteras required bysubsection(b)(2) ofthissection. (2)RegistrationexpiresJanuary31ofeveryotheryearafterthecalendaryearinwhich theproviderfirstregisters.Ifregistrationisnotrenewedbytheexpirationdate,the directorshallfurnishwrittennoticetothe providerthattheregistrationhasexpired.If theproviderfailstorenewitsregistrationwithinthirty(30)calendardaysafterthe directorprovidesnoticeoftheexpiration,thefacilitiesoftheprovidershallbe deemedto have beenlegally abandoned. (c)Noticeofchangeinregistrationinformation.Ifinformationprovidedaspartofthe registrationprocesschanges,theprovidershallinformthedirectorinwritingnotmorethanthirty (30)days afterthe datethechange occurs. (d)Requiredinformationwithregistration.Theprovidershallalsoincludethefollowing informationwithitsregistration: (1)Thenameoftheproviderusingthepublicright-of-way,includinganybusiness name,assumedname,ortradenametheprovideroperatesunderorhasoperated underwithinthepastfive(5)years. (2)Iftheproviderisacertificatedtelecommunicationsprovider,thecertificatenumber issued bythestatepublicutility commission. (3)Theordinancenumberofanyfranchiseorlicenseissuedbythetownthatauthorizes theprovidertousethepublicright-of-way. (4)Thenames,addresses,andtelephonenumbersofatleasttwopersonswhowillbe general,day-to-daycontactsfortheprovider.Atleastoneoftheaddressesmustbe withintheDallas/FortWorthmetropolitanarea. (5)Thenameandmailingaddressoftheofficeroragentdesignatedastheperson authorizedtoreceiveservice ofprocesson behalf ofthe provider. (6)Thename,address,andtelephonenumberofanycontractororsubcontractor,if known,whowillbeworkingintheright-of-way on behalf oftheprovider. (7)Thenamesandtelephonenumbersofatleasttwopersonsservingasemergency contactswhocanbereachedbytelephonetwenty-four(24)hoursaday,seven(7) daysaweek.Thetelephonenumbershallbeaccessiblewithoutthetownhavingto pay a long distancetelephone ortollcharge. (8)Proofofexistinginsurancecoveragethatcomplieswiththerequirementsofsection 13.04.012ofthis code. 13-23 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter13:Utilities (e)Permitrequiredforplacementoffacilities.Aproviderseekingtoplaceorseekingtocause theplacementoffacilitieson,inoroverthe publicright-of-wayshallfirstfileanapplicationfora constructionpermitasrequiredbythisarticleand,whereapplicable,shallpaytheappropriatefee asidentifiedinthetown’sfeeschedule.Thetown’sfeeschedule,asamended,isincorporated herein byreference. (1)Theprovidershallobtainanyandallpermitsrequiredbythetownandpayall applicablefeesbeforebeginningconstruction,unlesssuchconstructionworkis specificallyexemptedfromthepermitrequirementundersubsection(f)ofthis section.Thefailureoftheprovidertoobtainapermitpriortobeginningconstruction intheright-of-wayortoabidebythetermsandprovisionsofthatpermitorthis articlewillsubjecttheprovidertoastopworkorderfromthetownandenforcement action pursuanttothis andallotherapplicabletowncodes. (2)Permitsshall beissuedinthe name oftheproviderthat ownsthefacilities. (3)Noproviderorcontractorshallperformorcausetobeperformedconstructioninan arealargeroratalocation different,orforalongerperiodoftime,thanthatspecified inthepermit.If,afterthecommencementofconstructionunderanapprovedpermit, itbecomesnecessarytoperformconstructionforalongerdurationorinalargeror differentareathanoriginallyauthorizedbythepermit,theproviderorcontractor shallnotifythetownimmediatelyandshallwithinone(1)businessdayfilea supplementalapplicationforthe additionalconstruction needed. (4)Theprovidermaycontracttheconstructionworktobeperformedunderapermit issuedpursuanttothisarticle.Theprovidershallbeandremainresponsibleforthe performanceoftheconstructionworkunderthepermitandallinsuranceand financialsecurity asrequired bythisarticle. (5)Iftheproviderfailstoactuponanypermitwithinforty-five(45)calendardaysof issuance,thepermitshallbecomeinvalidandtheproviderwillberequiredtoobtain anotherpermit. (6)Atthetimethatapermitapplicationisfiled,theprovidershallsupplytothetown,at theprovider’sexpense,alldocumentationanddata,includingbutnotlimitedto landscapingplans,maps,constructionschedulesandequipmentlocationdrawings, necessarytoensurecompliancewiththetermsofthisarticle,othertowncodes,rules, andregulations, orother applicableprovisionsoflaw. (7)Providersshallsubmittothedirector“asbuilt”planswithinninety(90)daysof completion ofconstructionoffacilities. (f)Constructionexemptfrompermitrequirement.Apermitshallnotberequiredpriortothe commencement of constructionif one ormore ofthefollowing conditionsexist: (1)Constructionwork performedintheeventof anemergency, as defined herein; (2)Theconstructionworkperformedislimitedtotheinstallationoffacilitiesnecessary onlytoinitiateserviceto acustomer’s property; 13-24 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter13:Utilities (3)Constructionworkperformedpursuanttoavalidfranchiseagreementwiththetown whichspecificallyexemptssuchworkfromtherequirementtoobtainapermit.The providershallalsobeexemptfromthepaymentofassociatedpermitfeesifexempt fromthatfee bythetermsof a validfranchise agreement orby applicablelaw. (g)Refusaltoissue permit.The directormayrefusetoissue a permitif: (1)Theproposedconstructionwillsubstantiallyinterferewithvehiclesorpedestrians andnoprocedures,orproceduresinconsistentwiththisarticle,havebeen implementedtominimizetheinterference; (2)Theproposedconstructionwillsubstantiallyinterferewithanotheractivityforwhich apermithasbeenissued,orwillconflictorinterferewithexistingfacilitiesalongthe right-of-way; (3)Theproposedbarricading,signage,warning,orothertraffic-controlproceduresor equipmentdonotcomplywiththeTexasManualonUniformTrafficControl Devices,as amended; (4)Theproposedconstruction,incidentaltrafficcontrol,orotherpermittedactivity,or themannerinwhichitistobeperformed,willviolateatowncodeorregulationora stateorfederallaworregulation;or (5)The provider: (A)Failedtofurnishalltheinformationrequired bythisarticle; (B)Knowinglyorintentionallyfurnishedmateriallyfalseorincorrectinformation tothedirector; (C)Failed,exceptforgoodcauseshown,tofiletheapplicationontheapproved formwithinthetimelimitsprescribed bythisarticle; (D)Failedorrefusedtosubmitworkplansorplansofrecordasrequiredbythis article; (E)Wasconvictedofviolatingaprovisionofthisarticletwicewithinthetwo-year periodimmediately precedingthe dateof application; (F)Failedtofurnishorhaveonfilewiththedirectortheinsurancerequiredunder this article;or (G)Isnotincompliancewithapplicablerequirementsofanexistingpermitissued underthisarticle. 13-25 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter13:Utilities (h)Suspensionorrevocationof permit. (1)Thedirectormaysuspendconstructionorrevokeanissuedpermitbaseduponthe samegroundsforwhichapermitmaybedeniedundersubsection(g)ofthissection, oriftheprovider: (A)Commencesorperformsconstructioninviolationofanapplicablerequirement ofthisarticleorthepermit; (B)Createsorisreasonablylikelytocreateapublichealthorsafetyhazardby performanceofthe constructionin question; (C)Failsto complywith a order orregulation ofthedirector;or (D)Failstocomplywithrestrictionsorrequirementsofothertowncodesorstate orfederallawsorregulations applicabletothe construction. (2)Intheeventthatthedirectorsuspendsconstructionatasite,orrefusestoissue, suspends, orrevokes a permit,the directorshallprovidewritten noticetothe provider statingthebasisuponwhichsuchactionhasbeentaken.Constructionthatis suspendedmaynotresumeuntilthedirectordeterminesthattheproviderhas correctedtheviolation,noncompliance, orhazardthatcausedthesuspension. (3)Apermitthathasbeenrevokedmaybereinstatedbythedirectorifthedirector determinesthat: (A)Theproviderhascorrectedtheviolation,noncompliance,orhazardthatcaused therevocation; and (B)Thehealthorsafetyofthe publicisnotjeopardizedbyreinstatingthepermit or construction. (i)Variances.Anyvariancefromtherequirementsofthisarticlemustbeapprovedinwriting bythe directorpriortothe commencement ofthe activityforwhichthevarianceisrequested.The directormaygrantavarianceonlyifanextremehardshipexistsandthepublichealth,safety, welfare,andconvenienceisnotadverselyaffectedbygrantingthevariance.Thedirectormaynot approve a variancethatwouldgive a competitive advantagetoone provider overanotherprovider providingthesameorsimilarservice.Thedirectormaynotgrantavariancefromtheindemnity, insurance or bondingrequirements ofthisarticle, except asspecifically provided. .Theappealprocessshallbeasfollows: (j)Appeals (1)Appealsmaybefiledpursuanttothisarticlefordecisionsofthedirector,including butnotlimitedtodecisionstosuspendorrefusetoallowconstructionworkand/or decisionstodeny,suspend, orrevoke a permit.However,the appealprocess provided bythisarticleshall not beavailableforcriminalviolations ofthisarticle. (2)Aprovidermayappealdecisionsmadebythedirectorpursuanttothisarticleby filingawrittenappealwiththetownmanagerwithinfive(5)workingdaysofreceipt ofthestopworkorder,orthedenial,suspension,orrevocationofthepermit,orother decisionofthedirector.Anappealfiledpursuanttothisarticleshallspecificallystate 13-26 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter13:Utilities thebasisfortheaggrievedparty’schallengetothedirector’sdecisionunderthis article. (3)Decisionsofthetownmanagershallbeissuedwithinthree(3)workingdaysof receiptofthewrittenappeal.Decisionsofthetownmanagershallbefinal.Thetown managershallnotifythetown councilof any appealdecisions. (k)Noticerequirements. (1)Intheeventthatanemergencyrequiringconstructionmustbeperformed,the providershallnotifythetowninwritingwithintwo(2)businessdaysafterthe emergency-related constructionresponse,including a detailed description ofthework performed.Anupdatedmapofanyfacilitiesthatwererelocated,altered,addedor repairedshallbeprovidedwithinthirty(30)daysofthedateuponwhichthe emergencyoccurs.Notwithstandingtheforegoing,theprovidershallimmediately contact9-1-1upontheoccurrenceofanemergencyandnotifytheappropriate agencies ofthenatureofthe emergency. (2)For all other constructionworkspecifically exemptedfromthe permitrequirement by subsection(f)ofthissection,theprovidershallsubmittothetownamonthlyreport identifyingthelocationoftheconstructionwork,statingwhethertheworkwas performedbytheproviderorathirdpartyonbehalfoftheprovider,andstatingthe basisforthepermitexemptionclaimed.Thereportrequiredbythissubsectionshall besubmittedwithinfive(5)businessdaysfollowingtheendofthemonthduring whichtheconstructionworkwasperformed.Providersfailingtocomplywiththe reportingrequirementsofthissectionshallbesubjecttothepenaltiesspecifiedin section13.04.002 ofthisarticle. (3)Forallconstructionforwhichapermitisrequired,theprovidershallgivethetown writtennoticeatleastfive(5)businessdayspriortothecommencementof construction.Suchnoticeshallidentifythelocationandnatureoftheconstruction work.Alternatively,theprovidershallobtainapermitfive(5)businessdayspriorto thecommencementofsuchconstruction.Aproperlycompletedpermitapplication filedwithinfive(5)businessdayspriortocommencementofconstructionshallserve asnoticetothetownforpurposesofthissubsection.Thedirectormayapprovethe commencement of constructionatanytime afterissuance ofa permit. (4)Atleastfive(5)businessdayspriortothebeginningofeachmonth,theprovider shallgivethetownamonthlyschedule ofplanned constructionworktobe performed duringthemonth.Suchscheduleshallstatewhetherathirdpartyortheprovider’s personnelwillbeusedforconstructionand/ormaintenance,shallspecifythelocation oftheproposedconstructionwork,shallspecifytheapproximateamountoftime neededforcompletionoftheproposedconstructionwork,andshallidentifyall potentialtrafficorstreetdisturbancesrelatedtoorarisingoutofsuchconstruction.A permitshallberequiredforallconstructionworkidentifiedonthemonthlyschedule unlesssuchworkisexemptpursuanttosubsection(f)ofthissection.Theprovider shallnotifythetownofallchangestoormodificationofinformationprovidedinthe monthlyschedulerequiredbythissectionwithinfive(5)businessdaysofsuch changeormodification.Theprovidershallnotifythetownwithintwenty-four(24) hoursofcompletionofconstructionorabandonmentofaconstructionprojectfor which apermitisrequiredunderthisarticle. 13-27 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter13:Utilities (5)Privatepropertyownersshallbenotifiedviaadoorhangerorotherpaperdocument securelyattachedtothefrontdooroftheirresidenceifaproviderhasorwillaccessa dedicated utility easementforthe purpose of performingwork. Such noticeshallstate thenameandaddressoftheproviderperformingorcausingtheworktobe performed,thenameoftheemployeeoragentleavingthenotice,andthenameand telephonenumberofacontactpersonwhoisabletorespondtoinquiries.Theperson listedasthepointofcontactshallbeaccessibleduringnormalbusinesshours.The noticeshallalsostatewhethertheworkhasbeencompleted.Iftheworkhasnotbeen completed,thenoticeshallidentify a timeframefor completionofthework. (Ordinance 2001-13,sec.II, adopted6/4/01;2006Code, ch. 11,sec. 3.02) Sec. 13.04.004Useofright-of-way (a)Undueburdenonright-of-way.Aprovidershallnoterect,install,construct,repair,replace ormaintainitsfacilitiesinsuchafashionastoundulyburdenthepresentorfutureuseofthe right-of-way.Ifthetowninitsreasonablejudgmentdeterminesthatanyportionofthefacilitiesis anundueburden,theprovider,atitsexpense,shallmodifyitsfacilitiesortakesuchotheraction asthetownmaydetermineisinthepublicinteresttoremoveoralleviatetheburden,andthe providershalldosowithinthirty(30) days ofwrittennotice bytown. (b)Relocationoffacilities.Theprovidershall,atitsexpense,protect,support,disconnect, relocateorremovefromtheright-of-wayanyportionofitsfacilitieswhenreasonablyrequiredto dosobythetownduetostreetorotherpublicexcavation,construction,repair,grading,re- grading,trafficconditions,theinstallationofsewers,drains,waterpipes,powerorsignallines, trackwaysortracks;theconstructionorrepairofmunicipallyownedfacilities;thevacation, constructionorrelocationofstreetsoranyothertypeofstructure;orotherimprovementsbythe townoranotherpublicagencywhicharereasonablynecessaryfortheprotectionofthepublic health,safetyorwelfare.Thetownshallgivetheprovideratleastonehundredandtwenty(120) days’priorwrittennoticeofarequestunderthissubsection.Additionally,ifthetown’srequest forremovalorrelocationoffacilitiesismadeinordertoallowthewideningorstraighteningofa street,thetownshallspecifythenewlocationforthefacilitiesalongtheright-of-wayofthestreet beforetheproviderisrequiredtorelocatesuchfacilities.Thetownmaytemporarilydisconnect, removeorrelocateanyoftheprovider’sfacilitieswhichhavenotbeendisconnected,removedor relocatedwithintheonehundred andtwenty(120)dayperiodfollowingthetown’swrittennotice ofarequestunderthissubsection,andtheprovidershallreimbursethetownalldirectand indirectcosts,includingareasonableadministrativefee.Theobligationofaprovidertopaythe costsincurredasaresultofthissubsectionshallbebasedupontheprovider’spaymentobligation underapplicablestateorfederallaw.Ifaproviderseekstoclaimanexemptionfromthepayment of costsincurred underthissubsection,the providershall notifythetown ofthestatutory basisfor theexemptionclaimedandrequestanexemptionfromsuchcosts.Thetownshallgrantsuch exemptionasrequiredby applicablestateorfederallaw. .Ifthedirectordeterminesduringconstructionthat (c)Emergencyrepairofhazardoussituation anemergencyrepairtoaright-of-wayisnecessarytocorrectasituationthatishazardoustothe public,thedirectorshallimmediatelynotifytheprovider.Iftheproviderdoesnotcommencethe emergencyrepairwithinthetimerequiredbythedirector,thedirectormay,inhissolediscretion, performorcausetheperformanceofsuchrepairworkasisnecessarytocorrectthehazardous situation.Ifhowever,thedirectorisunabletonotifytheproviderorisunabletodeterminethe identityoftheprovider,then,inhissolediscretion,thedirectormaytakeallactionsnecessaryto 13-28 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter13:Utilities disconnect,removeorrelocateanyandallfacilitiesoftheproviderinordertorespondtothe emergency.Thetownshallnotifytheproviderwithintwo(2)businessdaysaftertheoccurrence ofsuch emergency event.Neitherthetownnoranyagent,contractororemployeethereofshallbe liabletotheprovider,itscustomersorthirdpartiesforanydamagescausedthemorthefacilities duetoanyactivitiesdescribedinthissubsection.Theprovidershallreimbursethetownforall directandindirectcostsofperformingworkunderthissection.Theobligationofaproviderto paythecostsincurredasaresultofthissubsectionshallbebasedupontheprovider’spayment obligationunderapplicablestateorfederallaw.Iftheproviderseekstoclaimanexemptionfrom thepaymentofcostsincurredunderthissubsection,theprovidershallnotifythetownofthe statutorybasisfortheexemptionclaimedandrequestanexemptionfromsuchcosts.Thetown shallgrantsuch exemptionasrequiredby applicablestateorfederallaw. (d)Minimuminterference.Thefacilitiesshallbeerectedandmaintainedbytheproviderto causeminimuminterferencewiththeuseoftheright-of-wayandwiththerightsorreasonable convenienceofpropertyowners.Constructionworkonprivatepropertyshallnotcauseorcreate a hazardous conditiontoexistontheright-of-way. (e)Dutiesofprovider.Totheextentallowedbyapplicablestateandfederallaw,thisarticle authorizestheconstructionoffacilitiesintheright-of-waywhichhavebeendedicatedfor compatibleuses,subjecttotherequirementsinthebalanceofthissectionandofthisarticle.In usingallright-of-way,theprovidershallcomplywithallfederal,state,andlocallaws,including alltowncodes.Withoutlimitation,theprovidershall ensurethat: (1)Thesafety,functioningandappearanceoftheright-of-way,andtheconvenienceand thesafetyofotherpersons,shallnotbeadverselyaffectedbytheinstallationor constructionoffacilitiesnecessaryfornormal operations. (2)Anyportionsoftheright-of-waythatareinanywaydisturbedbytheconstructionor repairoffacilitiesshallberestoredandmaintainedtoasgoodorbetterconditionthan existedpreviously.Theprovider’smaintenanceobligationshallcontinuefortwo years after completionofsuchwork. (3)Thecostoftheinstallation,construction,operation,orremovalofsuchfacilitiesshall be borne bytheproviderasrequired bystatelaw. (4)Noticehasbeengivenpriortothecommencementofconstructioninaccordancewith thisarticle.Suchnoticeshallbegivenbyeithertheprovider,itscontractor,oran authorizedagentofeitherentity.Thenoticeshallincludethename,addressand phonenumberofthecontractorwhowillactuallyperformtheconstructionwork, includingthenameandtelephonenumberofanindividualwhowillbeavailable twenty-fourhoursaday,sevendaysaweek,untiltheconstructioniscompleted.The providershallbedeemedtobeincompliancewiththisrequirementwheneithera properlycompletedpermitapplicationisfiledwithinfive(5)businessdayspriorto thecommencementofconstructionorfive(5)businessdays’noticeisgivenas required bysection13.04.003(k)(3) ofthisarticle. (5)Athree-footbythree-foot(3'x3')informationsignstatingtheidentityofthe contractorperformingtheconstructionwork,telephonenumber,andprovider’s identityandtelephonenumbershallbeplacedatthelocationwhereconstructionisto occuratleasttwenty-four(24)hourspriortothebeginningofworkandshall 13-29 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter13:Utilities continuetobepostedatthelocationuntiltheconstructionworkandallrestorationas required bythis articleis completed. (6)Allpersonsengagedinconstructionintheright-of-wayshalldisplayontheirpersons andvehiclestheidentityoftheentitybywhichtheyareemployed.Additionally,the providershallidentifytemporarilyduringthecourseofconstructionitsfacilitiesand drops(bycolorcode,stamping,engraving,tags,stickers, or other appropriatemethod selectedbytheprovider)soastodistinguishtheprovider’sequipmentfromthatof allotherutilityservice providersinthetown. (7)Requiredabove-groundinfrastructuresshallbeplacedatthejunctionofthesideyard and backyard utility easement. (f)Easementacquisition.Anyeasementsoverorunderprivatepropertynecessaryforthe constructionoroperationofthefacilitiesshallbearrangedbytheprovider.Anyutilityeasements overorunderpropertyownedbythetownotherthantheright-of-wayshallbeseparately negotiatedwiththetown,exceptthattheprovidermayusegeneralutilityeasementsthatare dedicatedforcompatibleusesonpropertyownedbythetown.Unlessspecificallyexemptedby thetermsofthisarticle,theprovidershallobtainapermitpriortothecommencementof constructionor use ofanyright-of-way. (g)Utilitycrowding.Duetothepotentialforovercrowdinginthetown’sright-of-way,the townencouragesallproviderstoinstallconduitsthatmaybeover-sized,duplicated,orplacedin multipleconfigurationsandalsoencouragesproviderstosharetheuseoftheirrespective undergroundconduits and multipleconfigurations atsuchlocations.Thetownreservesitsrightto imposeareasonablelimitationonthenumberofsuchprovidersthathaveaccesstoitsproperty basedupon ademonstratedspace constraintrequiringsuchlimitation. (h)Removalofobsoletefacilities;cooperation.Whentheprovideropensatrench,accessesa conduitorboring,orisworkingonaeriallocations,itshallremoveanddisposeofitsunusable andinactivefacilities(excludingthoseheldforfutureuse)fromsuchlocations.Whenthe providerreceivesnotificationfromthetownoranotherproviderthataproviderwillbeopeninga trenchoraccesstoborings,theproviderreceivingsuchnoticeshallremoveallofitsobsolete facilitiesfromsuchlocationwhileitis open. (i)Undergroundfacilities.Thetownrequiresthattheproviderplacetheirlinesunderground. The providershallplaceitswiresinsuchareaundergroundwithoutcharge,expenseorliabilityto thetown.Theprovidermay applywiththetownfor a waiverfromthisrequirementin accordance withsection13.04.003(j)ofthisarticle.Thisshallnotaffectelevatedwaterstoragetanksand relatedinfrastructurenorthosewiresthatwereinplaceandincompliancewithtowncodesprior tothe dateofthepassageofthis article. (j)Poles.Theprovidershallnoterectanyutilitypoleswithoutfirstobtainingapermitfrom thetownin accordancewith applicabletowncodes. (k)Abandonmentofright-of-way.Ifaright-of-waywheretheproviderhasfacilitiesis abandoned,eliminated,discontinuedorclosed,theprovidershallbenotifiedofsameandall rightsoftheproviderunderthisarticletousesameshallterminate.Thetownshallgivethe providernoticeofsuchactionasrequiredbylaw,andtheprovidershallimmediatelyremoveits facilitiesfromsuchstreetorright-of-wayunlesstheproviderobtainsanynecessaryeasements fromtheaffectedpropertyownerstousetheformerstreetorright-of-wayoracourtordersthe 13-30 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter13:Utilities provisionofsucheasements.Wherereasonablypossibleandtotheextentconsistentwiththe treatmentofothersimilarutilityfacilitieslocatedintheright-of-way,thetownshallreserve easementsfortheprovidertocontinuetousetheformerright-of-way.Theprovidershallbearthe costofanyremovalorrelocationofitsfacilitiesunlesstheabandonmentisprimarilyforthe benefitofaprivateparty,inwhichcasetheprivatepartyshallbearsuchcosts.Thirty(30)days’ noticeofanyproposedabandonmentproceedingsinvolvingitsfacilitiesshallbegivenby publicationintheofficialnewspaperofthetown. (l)Abandonmentoffacilitiesbyprovider.Anyproviderthatintendstodiscontinueuseofany facilitieswithintheright-of-wayshallnotifythedirectorinwritingoftheintenttodiscontinue use.Suchnoticeshalldescribethefacilitiesforwhichtheuseistobediscontinued,adateof discontinuanceofuse,whichdateshallnotbelessthanthirty(30)daysfromthedatesuchnotice issubmittedtothedirector,andthemethodofremovalandrestoration.Theprovidermaynot remove,destroy,orpermanentlydisableanysuchfacilitiesduringsuchthirty(30)dayperiod withoutthewrittenapprovalofthedirector.Afterthirty(30)daysfromthedateofsuchnotice, theproviderorcontractorshallremoveanddisposeofsuchfacilitiesassetforthinthenotice,as thesamemaybemodifiedbythedirector,andshallcompletesuchremovalanddisposalwithin sixmonths,unlessadditionaltimeisrequestedfrom and approved bythe director. (m)Locationandrouteofconduits,pipesandcables.Thelocationandrouteofallconduits, pipes,cablesandanyotherinfrastructuretobeplacedandconstructedbytheproviderinthe constructionandmaintenanceoffacilitiesinthetown,andthelocationofallconduitstobelaid bytheproviderwithinthelimitsofthetownunderthisarticle,shallbesubjecttothereasonable andproperregulation,controlanddirectionofthetowncouncil,ofthedirectororofanytown officialtowhomsuch duties have beenormay be delegated. (Ordinance 2001-13,sec.III, adopted 6/4/01; 2006Code, ch. 11,sec. 3.03) Sec. 13.04.005Construction,maintenance and repair offacilities .Allconstructionmustbedoneinagoodandworkmanlikemanner (a)Constructiongenerally andinfaithfulandstrictcompliancewiththepermit,thisandotherapplicabletowncodes,and regulations promulgated bythedirectorrelatingtoconstructionwithintheright-of-way. (b)Minimumstandards.Theprovidershallmeetorexceedallrequirementssetoutinthis articleandthoseset outinother applicabletown codes. .Allconstructionperformedmustbemaintainedtothesatisfactionofthe (c)Maintenance directorfortwo(2)yearsafterthedateofcompletionoftheconstruction.Anydamagetoorany defect or otherproblemcausedbyorresultingfromtheright-of-wayconstructionwhichoccursat anytimewithintwoyearsafterthecompletionofconstructionmustbecorrectedtothe satisfactionofthedirectorwithinten(10)daysafterthedirectorprovideswrittennoticetothe providertocorrectthedamage,defect,orotherproblem.Thefilingofanappealpursuantto section13.04.003(j)ofthisarticleshalltolltheprovider’sobligationunderthissectionuntilthe conclusionofthe appeal process providedtherein. (d)Repairs.Alldamagecauseddirectlyorindirectlytotheright-of-waysurfaceorsubsurface outsidethepavementcutorexcavationareashallberegardedasapartofthepavementcutor excavationandmustbeincludedinthetotalarearepaired.Ifrepairedbythetown,theprovider shallreimbursethetownforthe actualdirectandtheindirectcostsoftherepair. 13-31 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter13:Utilities (e)Backfill.The directorshall notifytheproviderifthebackfillona constructionsitesettlesat anytimeduringthetwo-yearmaintenanceperiodrequiredinthissection,causingsubsidenceof the pavement ofone-halfinch ormore,vertically,measuredinanythree-foot horizontaldirection. Uponnotification,theprovidershallscheduleappropriaterepairworkandpromptlynotifythe directoroftheanticipateddatesofcommencementandcompletionoftherepairwork.Ifthe repairworkisnotcommencedorcompletedwithintheagreed-upontimeschedule,orifno responseisreceivedbythedirectorwithinten(10)daysafternotificationtotheprovider,the repairworkmaybeperformedbythetown.Theprovidershallreimbursethetownfortheactual costsofanyrepairworkperformedbythetown,includingthereasonablecostsofcollectionof suchsum. (f)Requireddepth.Facilitiesshallbeinstalledtoadepthapprovedbythepublicworks department andconsistentwithapplicableindustrystandards. (g)Unfavorableweatherconditions.Noconstructionwork,includingbutnotlimitedto undergroundinstallation,orotherworkactivitiesmaybeinitiatedwhenweatherconditions prohibitproperrestorationofdisturbedareasinatimelymanner,exceptinthecaseofan emergencyasdefinedbythisarticle.Intheeventofsuchemergency,theprovidershallnotifythe townwithin one(1)business day afterthe occurrenceofsuch emergency event. (h)Rightofinspection.Thetownshallhavetherighttoinspectallconstructionandrestoration workforcompliancewiththisandallotherapplicablecodesandanypermitgrantedpursuantto thisarticle.Atthesolediscretionofthetown,testsmaybeconductedtoverifycompliancewith therequirementsofpermitsissuedhereunderandallapplicablecodesandstateorfederallaws, rules,orregulations.Intheeventthattheresultofanytestorseriesoftestsindicates noncompliancewiththeforegoing,theprovidershallreimbursethetownforallreasonablecosts ofthosetestsandshalltakeallremedialactiontoobtaincompliancewithinthirty(30)daysof receipt ofnotice bythetown. (i)Compliancewithlaw.Theprovidershallbesubjecttoallapplicablelaws,codesor regulationsofthetownasmayexistormayhereafter beamendedinthe courseofconstructionof itsfacilitiesinthetown. (j)As-builtmaps.Theprovidershallfurnishaccurate,completeandcurrentmapsandrecords ofitsfacilitiestothetown assetforth below: (1)Theprovidershallfurnishtwocompletesetsof“as-built”mapsandrecordstothe townandtheprovidershallprovidethetowncopiesofanyneworrevised“as-built” mapsorcomparabledrawingsastheyaregeneratedforportionsoftheprovider’s facilitieslocatedwithinthetown(andinnoeventlaterthanninety(90)daysafter constructionandactivation ofanyportionofthefacilities).Uponrequestbythetown in an emergency,the provider, assoon as possible(but no morethanfive(5) business daysfromtherequest),shallinformthetownofanychangesfromsuchmapsand recordspreviouslysuppliedandshallmarkmapsprovidedbythetownsoastoshow thelocationofitsfacilities. (2)The“asbuilt”mapsshallincludeataminimumthedepthandlocationofallsystem andfacilityrouting,allemergencyshut-offvalvesandcontrols,andthelocationof appurtenantstructures,suchasnodes,amplifiers,powersuppliesandsystemmonitor testpoints,andshallbedrawntoascaleanduponsuchmediaasrequiredbythe director.Theprovidershallspecificallyidentifyallinformationthatitdeemstobe 13-32 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter13:Utilities proprietary,confidential,orcustomerspecific.Theprovidermayrequestthatthe directoracceptadocumentinsubstitutionforan“as-built”plan.Thedirectorshall acceptsuchalternatedocumentifinthedirector’sreasonablediscretionthat document providestheminimuminformationasrequired bythis article. (3)Ifmapsandrecordssubmittedunderthissectionincludeinformationexpressly designatedbytheproviderasatradesecretorotherconfidentialinformation protectedfromdisclosurebystatelaw,thedirectorwillrequestanopinionfromthe stateattorneygeneralasauthorizedbystatelaw.Thissubsectionmaynotbe construedtoauthorizeapublicserviceprovidertodesignateallmattersinitsrecords as confidentialor astradesecrets. (Ordinance 2001-13,sec.IV, adopted6/4/01; 2006Code, ch. 11,sec. 3.04) Sec. 13.04.006Treetrimming;landscaping and erosioncontrol (a)Treetrimming.Theprovidershallnotifythetownpriortoundertaking,contractingfor,or directingthetrimmingoftreesintheright-of-way.Exceptinemergencies,alltrimmingoftrees onpublicpropertyshallhavethepriorwrittenapprovalofthedirector.Priortoanytrimmingof treesonprivateproperty,theprovidershallgivefive(5)days’writtennoticetotheproperty owneroroccupant.Shouldtheprovider,itscontractororagentfailtoremovetrimmingswithin twenty-four(24)hoursofcompletionofthework,thetownmayremovethetrimmings,orhave themremoved,andsubmitaninvoicetotheprovider.Paymentinfullshallbemadebythe providerwithinthirty(30)days ofthe dateofthetown’sinvoice. (b)Landscapinganderosioncontrol.Thefollowingappliestolandscapingwithintheright-of- way: (1)Theprovidershallsubmitwithitspermitapplicationalandscapeplanalongwitha copyofitsworkprint.Thelandscapeplanshallidentifytheimpactofthe constructiononexistinglandscapingandremedialmeasuresthattheproviderwill taketorestorethepropertytoaconditionthatisasgoodasorbetterthanthe conditionofthepropertypriortotheconstructionbeingperformed.Theprovider’s planforrestorationmust be approved bythe director priortotheissuance of a permit. Thedirectormayinspecttherestorationforcomplianceuptotwo(2)yearsafter completion.Uponnoticetotheproviderofnoncompliance,theprovidershall performallrestorativeworknecessarytocomplywiththepreviouslyapproved landscapeplan.Allunusedmaterialsandotherdebrisshallberemovedandproperly disposedofin atimelymanner. (2)Whereunderground constructionworkwillencroach underthebranchspreadoftrees orshrubs,proposedstructuresandconduitshallberelocatedoutsideofthetreeor shrubdripline,orthefacilitiesinquestionshallbeinstalledbyboringthedistanceof thebranchspread.Theplacementofsuchstructuresandconduitsshallbeidentified ontheprovider’slandscapeplanandapprovedbythedirectorpriortotheissuanceof a permit. (3)Theprovider’slandscapeplanshallalsoidentifytheerosioncontrolmeasurestobe usedonaworkarea.Theprovider’sproposederosioncontrolmeasuresmustbe approvedbythedirectorpriortotheissuanceofapermit.Erosioncontrolmeasures 13-33 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter13:Utilities shallbeusedforallconstructionwork,regardlessofwhetherapermitisrequired underthisarticle. (Ordinance 2001-13,sec.V, adopted6/4/01;2006Code, ch. 11,sec. 3.05) Sec. 13.04.007Attachmentstospaceinducts Ifthetowndesirestoplacefacilitiesorsystemsforitsinternaluseinanyproviderduct,anon- contingentagreementshallbeprerequisitetosuchattachment(s)orsuchuseofanyductbythe town.Nothingcontainedinthisarticleshallobligateorrestricttheproviderinexercisingits rightsvoluntarilytoenterintowirespaceorfacilityagreementswithotherwire-usingcompanies whichareauthorizedtooperatewithinthetown.(Ordinance2001-13,sec.VI,adopted6/4/01; 2006Code,ch. 11,sec. 3.06) Sec. 13.04.008Temporaryremoval ofaerialwires Theprovider,ontherequestofanyperson,shallremoveorraiseorloweritswireswithinthe towntemporarilytopermitthemovingofhousesorotherbulkystructures.Theexpenseofsuch temporaryremoval,raisingorloweringofwiresshallbepaidbythebenefitedpartyorparties, andtheprovidermayrequiresuchpaymentinadvance.Theprovidershallbegivennotlessthan forty-eight(48)hours’advancenoticetoarrangeforsuchtemporarywirechanges.Theclearance ofwiresabovegroundshallconformtothebasicstandardsoftheNationalElectricalSafety Code,NationalBureauofStandards,andtheUnitedStatesDepartmentofCommerceas promulgatedatthetimeoferectionthereof.(Ordinance2001-13,sec.VII,adopted6/4/01;2006 Code, ch. 11,sec. 3.07) Sec. 13.04.009Restorationofsite Theprovidershall,atitssolecostandexpense,restoreanyandallportion(s)oftheright-of-way affectedbyconstructionor otherworkperformedbytheproviderwithinten(10)businessdaysof completionofsuchconstructionorotherwork.Theprovider’sresponsibilityforrestorationshall includeallexpensefortherestorationandreplacementofproperty,realorpersonal,disturbed, damagedorinanywayinjuredbyoronaccountoftheproviderorbyitsactsoromissions.All suchrestorationshallbein accordancewiththespecificationsandstandardsadoptedbythetown, andshallresultinaworksiteconditionequaltoorbetterthanthatwhichexistedpriortothe commencementofconstruction.Restorationmustbetothereasonablesatisfaction ofthedirector. Intheeventthattheprovideranditscontractorsandsubcontractorsfailtomakesuchrepair withinthetimespecifiedbythetownorinaccordancewiththetown’sspecificationsand standards,thetownshallbeentitledtocompletetherepairinaccordancewithapplicable standardsandtheprovidershallpaythetownallcostsofsuchrepair.Priortoundertaking constructionormaintenanceeffortswhichwillinanywayalterorchangethestreetsorright-of- way,theprovidershallmakeavideorecordingorphotograph(s)oftheaffectedareaandsubmita copyofthephotograph(s)orvideorecordingtothedirector.Restorationobligationsofthe providerinclude but are notlimitedtothefollowing: (1)Replacementofallsodorgroundcoverwithsodorgroundcoverthatisthesameor anequivalenttothetypeofgroundcoverimpactedduringwork,eitherbysoddingor seeding. (2)Installation ofallmanholesand hand holes,asrequired. 13-34 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter13:Utilities (3)Backfillingandcompactionofallborepits,potholes,trenchesoranyotherholes, unlessothersafetyrequirementsareapprovedbythe director.Thismustbedoneona daily basis unlessothersafetyrequirementsareapproved bythedirector. (4)Leveling ofalltrenchesand backhoelines. (5)Restorationoftheexcavationsitetotownspecificationsasidentifiedinthe administrativepoliciesofthetownand,whenapplicable,theNorthCentralTexas CouncilofGovernment’s(NCTCOG)StandardSpecificationsforPublicWorks Construction,asamended;andrestorationofalllandscapingandotheraffected structuressuch assprinklersystems and mailboxes. (6)Restorationoftheentireexcavationsitetothespecificationsandrequirementsset forth herein andtotheNCTCOGspecifications,whenapplicable. (7)Restorationofalllandscaping,ground cover, and sprinklersystems. (8)Restorationofanydamagedtraffic-controldevices,includingbutnotlimitedto embeddedloopdetectors,pavementmarkings, underground conduits,andsigns. (9)Restoration ofspecialstreet,sidewalk,ordriveapproachsurfacesdesignedtopresent uniquevisualimages,color,ordesigns(regardlessofthetype,color,pattern,or textureofspecialmaterialorprocessused)mustbedonesothattherestoration matchesthe color,texture,and patternofthesurroundingspecialsurfaces. (10)Alllocateflagsshallberemovedduringthecleanupprocessbytheproviderorits contractor atthe completion oftheconstruction. (11)Restorationmustbemadeinatimelymannerasspecifiedbythetowninthepermit andmust betothereasonablesatisfaction ofthedirector. (12)Thesurfaceorsubsurfaceofanystreetwithinthetowndisturbedbytheproviderin building,constructing,renewing,ormaintainingitsfacilitiesshallberestoredwithin areasonabletimeaftercompletionoftheworkincompliancewithtowncodes,rules, standardsorotherapplicableprovisionsoflawandmaintainedtothesatisfactionof thetowncouncil,orofanytownofficialtowhomsuchdutieshavebeenormaybe delegated,foraperiodoftwo(2)yearsfollowingcompletionoftherestoration,after whichtimeresponsibilityforthemaintenanceshallreverttothetown.Nosuchstreet, avenue,alley,highway,viaductorpublicgroundshallbeencumberedforalonger periodthanshallbe necessaryto executethework. (13)Ifthebackfillonaconstructionsitesettlesatanytimeduringthetwo(2)yearperiod after completionofconstruction,causingsubsidenceofthegroundequaltoorgreater thanone-halfinch(1/2")vertically,measuredinanythree-foothorizontaldirection, the providershallfill and levelsuchsitewithinfive(5) business days of notice bythe town.Iftherepairworkisnotcompletedwithinsuchtimeperiod,thetownmay performsuchwork.Theprovidershallreimbursethetownfortheactualcosts incurredbythetownintheperformanceofthework,includingreasonablecostsof collection ofsuchsum. (Ordinance 2001-13,sec.VIII, adopted6/4/01; 2006Code, ch.11,sec. 3.08) 13-35 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter13:Utilities Sec. 13.04.010Warning devices;emergency contact (a)Warningdevicesduringconstruction.Duringallconstruction,theprovidershallmaintain reasonablebarriers,lights,andotherwarningdevicestotheusersofthestreetsorright-of-wayin compliancewith applicablegovernmentregulationsrequiring and pertainingtosuch barriers oras reasonablyrequestedbythedirector.Shoulditbecomenecessarytoimpedethenormalflowof vehicularorpedestriantraffic,theprovidershallemployroadwayclosureorpartialclosure practicesasdelineatedinthestateManualofUniformTrafficControlDevices,asamended,and inthecodesandstandardsestablishedbythetown,andshallsubmitanalternatetrafficrouting plantothetown’s department ofpublicsafety priortoimplementingits proposedplan. (b)Emergencycontact.Theprovidershallprovidethedirectorwithatwenty-four(24)hour emergencytelephonenumberatwhichanamedresponsibleadultrepresentativeoftheprovider (notvoicemailor arecording) can beaccessedintheevent of an emergency. (Ordinance 2001-13,sec.IX, adopted6/4/01; 2006Code, ch. 11,sec. 3.09) Sec. 13.04.011Responsibilitiesof provider (a)Utilitynotificationprogram.Theprovidershallparticipateinandbeamemberofthe state’sutility notificationprogram,whether providedfor bystatute orotherwise. (b)Provider’sresponsibilityforfacilities. (1)A providershall: (A)Properlyconstruct,install,operate,repair,relocate,upgrade,andmaintainits facilitiesexistingwithintheright-of-way; and (B)Repairorrestoreanydamagetootherfacilities,theright-of-way,orprivate propertythatoccursas a result ofimproperconstruction,installation, operation, repair,relocation, upgrade,ormaintenance ofthefacilitiesintheright-of-way. (2)Facilitiesshallbeconsideredtobeimproperlyconstructed,installed,operated, repaired,relocated, upgraded, ormaintainedif: (A)Theconstruction,installation,operation,repair,relocation,upgrade,or maintenanceendangerspublichealthorsafetyorcreatesapublic inconvenience; (B)Thefacilitiesencroachuponprivatepropertyforwhichtheproviderhasnot obtainedaneasementorotherlegalauthoritytoencroachuponsuchprivate propertyorthefacilitiesextendoutsidetheright-of-waylocationdesignatedin thepermit; (C)Above-groundfacilitieslocatedwithintheright-of-wayarelessthanoneand one-halffeetfromthefaceofthecurborlessthansixinches(6")froma sidewalk; 13-36 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter13:Utilities (D)Theconstruction,design,orconfigurationofthefacilitiesdoesnotcomply withapplicablelocal,state,orfederallawsorregulations; (E)Theconstruction,installation,operation,repair,relocation,upgradeor maintenanceintheright-of-wayisconductedinamannerthatdamagesprivate property oranotherprovider’sfacilities; (F)Thefacilitiesarenotcapableofbeinglocatedormaintainedusingstandard practices;or (G)Thefacilitiesareplacedinanareathatinterfereswithanotherprovider’s facilities. (Ordinance 2001-13,sec.X, adopted6/4/01;2006Code, ch. 11,sec. 3.10) Sec. 13.04.012Insurance (a)Typesandlimits.Duringthetermofthisarticle,providers,otherthangovernmental entities,shallmaintain,orcausetobemaintained,infullforceandeffectandatitssolecostand expense,thefollowingtypes andlimitsofinsurance: (1)Worker’scompensationinsurancemeetingstatestatutoryrequirementsand employee’sliabilityinsurancewithminimumlimitsoffivehundredthousanddollars ($500,000.00)for eachaccident. (2)Comprehensivecommercialgeneralliabilityinsurancewithminimumlimitsoffive milliondollars($5,000,000.00)asthecombinedsinglelimitforeachoccurrenceof bodilyinjury,personalinjuryandpropertydamage.Thepolicyshallprovideblanket contractualliabilityinsuranceforallpermits,andshallincludecoverageforproducts andcompletedoperationsliability,independentcontractor’sliability,andcoverage forpropertydamagefromperilsofexplosionandcollapseordamagetounderground utilities,commonlyknown asXCU coverage. (3)Automobileliabilityinsurancecoveringallowned,hired,andnon-ownedvehiclesin usebytheprovider,itsemployeesandagents,withpersonalprotectioninsurance and propertyprotectioninsurancetocomplywiththeprovisionsoftheTexasNo-Fault InsuranceLaw,includingresidualliabilityinsurancewithminimumlimitsoffive milliondollars($5,000,000.00)asthecombinedsinglelimitforeachoccurrencefor bodilyinjury, personalinjury and property damage. (4)Atthestartofandduringtheperiodofanyconstruction,builder’sall-riskinsurance, providingcoverageonallbuildingsandstructureswhichwillbeinstalledor constructedaspartofthefacilitiestogetherwithaninstallationfloaterorequivalent propertycoveragecoveringcables,materials,machineryandsuppliesofanynature whatsoeverwhich areto be usedinorincidentaltotheconstructionofthefacilities. (5)Uponcompletionoftheconstructionofthefacilities,theprovidershallsubstitutefor theforegoinginsurancepoliciesoffire,extendedcoverageandvandalismand maliciousmischiefinsuranceontheentirecompletedsystem.Theamountof insuranceatalltimesshallberepresentativeoftheinsurablevaluesinstalledor constructed. 13-37 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter13:Utilities (6)Allpoliciesotherthanthoseforworker’scompensationshallbewrittenonan occurrenceand not on a claims-made basis. (7)Thecoverageamountssetforthabovemaybemetbyacombinationofunderlying andumbrellapolicies,solongasincombinationthelimitsequalorexceedthose stated. (b)Namedinsureds.Allpolicies,exceptforbusinessinterruptionandworker’scompensation policies,shallnamethe“TownofTrophyClub,amunicipalcorporationoftheStateofTexas, andallassociated,affiliated,alliedandsubsidiaryentitiesoftheMunicipality,nowexistingor hereaftercreated,andtheirrespectiveofficers,boards,commissions,employees,agentsand contractors,astheirrespectiveinterestsmayappear”asadditionalinsureds(hereinreferredtoas the“additionalinsureds”).Eachpolicywhichistobeendorsedtoaddadditionalinsureds hereundershallcontaincross-liabilitywordingasfollows:“Intheeventofaclaimbeingmade hereunderbyoneinsuredforwhichanotherinsuredisormaybeliable,thenthispolicyshall coversuchinsuredagainstwhomaclaimisormaybemadeinthesamemannerasifseparate policies had beenissuedtoeachinsuredhereunder.” (c)Evidenceofinsurance.Certificatesofinsuranceforeachinsurancepolicyrequiredtobe obtainedbytheproviderincompliancewiththissection,alongwithwrittenevidenceofpayment ofrequiredpremiums,shallbefiledandmaintainedwiththetownannuallyduringthetermof thisarticle.Theprovidershallimmediatelyadvisetheindemniteesofanyclaimorlitigationthat mayresultinliabilitytothem. (d)Cancellationofpolicy.Allinsurancepoliciesmaintainedpursuanttothisarticleshall containthefollowingendorsement:“Atleastsixty(60)days’priorwrittennoticeshallbegiven totheTownofTrophyClubbytheinsurerofanyintentionnottorenewsuchpolicyortocancel, replaceormateriallyaltersame,such noticetobegiven byregisteredmail.” (e)Acceptableinsurancecompanies.Allinsuranceshallbeeffectedundervalidand enforceablepolicies,insuredbyinsurerslicensedtodobusinessinthestateorsurplusline carriersonthestateinsurancecommission’sapprovedlistofcompaniesqualifiedtodobusiness inthestate.AllinsurancecarriersandsurpluslinecarriersshallberatedA+orbetterbyA.M. BestProvider. (f)Deductibles.Allinsurancepoliciesmaybewrittenwithretainagesanddeductibles,notto exceedfiftythousanddollars($50,000.00)unlessapprovedinadvancebythetowninwriting. Theprovideragreestoindemnifyandsaveharmlesstheindemnitees and additionalinsuredsfrom andagainstthepaymentofanyretainageordeductibleandfromthepaymentofanypremiumon anyinsurance policyrequiredtobefurnished bythisarticle. (g)Proofofinsurance.Theprovidershallfurnishthetownwithproofofinsuranceatthetime ofapplicationforconstructionpermits.Inlieuofprovidingproofofinsurancewitheachpermit application,theprovidermayannuallyfilewiththetowncurrentproofofinsurancethatextends toallprojectswithinthetown,includingtheprojectforwhichthepermitisrequested.Thetown reservestherighttoreviewtheinsurancerequirementsandtoreasonablyadjustinsurance coverage and limitswhenthe directordeterminesthatchangesinstatutorylaw, courtdecisions,or theclaimshistoryoftheindustryortheproviderrequiresadjustmentofthecoverage.For purposesofthissection,thetownwillacceptcertificatesofself-insuranceissuedbythestateor letterswrittenbytheagencyinthoseinstanceswherethestatedoesnotissuesuchletters,which 13-38 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter13:Utilities providethesamecoverageasrequiredherein.Upontherequestofthetown,theprovidershall submitdocumentationfromaqualifiedpersonstatingthattheself-insurancesubmittedprovides thesamecoverageasrequiredhereinforinsurancepoliciesorthattheinsurancecoverage provided bythe providercomplieswithallrequirements ofthisarticle. (Ordinance 2001-13,sec.XI, adopted 6/4/01; 2006Code, ch. 11,sec. 3.11) Sec. 13.04.013Governinglaw Thisarticleshallbeconstruedinaccordancewithtowncodesineffectonthedateofpassageof thisarticletotheextentthatsaidordinancesarenotinconflictwithorinviolationofthe constitutionandlawsoftheUnitedStatesorthestate.(Ordinance2001-13,sec.XIII,adopted 6/4/01;2006Code, ch.11,sec. 3.13) Sec. 13.04.014Indemnificationoftown (a)Exceptastocertificatedtelecommunicationsproviders,asdefinedbysection283.002(2)of theTexasLocalGovernmentCode, each provider placingfacilitiesintheright-of-wayshall agree topromptlydefend,indemnifyandholdthetownharmlessfromandagainstalldamages,costs, lossesor expense: (1)Fortherepair,replacement,orrestorationofthetown’sproperty,equipment, materials,structuresandfacilitieswhicharedamaged,destroyedorfoundtobe defective as aresult oftheprovider’sactsor omissions, (2)Fromandagainstanyandallclaims,demands,suits,causesofaction,andjudgments for: (A)Damagestoorlossofthepropertyofanyperson(includingbutnotlimitedto theprovider,itsagents,officers,employeesandsubcontractors,thetown’s agents,officersand employeesandthird parties);and/or (B)Death,bodilyinjury,illness,disease,lossofservices,orlossofincomeor wagestoanyperson(includingbutnotlimitedtotheagents,officersand employees oftheprovider,the provider’ssubcontractors andthetown and third parties)arisingoutof,incidentto,concerningorresultingfromthenegligence orwillfulactoromissionsoftheprovider,itsagents,employees,and/or subcontractors,intheperformance ofactivitiespursuanttothisarticle. (b)Thisindemnityprovisionshallnotapplytoanyliabilityresultingfromtheintentional conductornegligenceofthetownoritsofficers,employees,agents,contractors,or subcontractors.Theindemnityprovisioninsection283.057oftheTexasLocalGovernmentCode and amendmentstheretoshallapplyto allcertificatedtelecommunicationsproviders. (Ordinance 2001-13,sec.XIV, adopted6/4/01; 2006 Code, ch.11,sec. 3.14) Sec. 13.04.015Suretybond (a)Beforeapermitasprovidedinthisarticleisissued,andunlesswaivedbythetowncouncil, orunlessexemptfromtheserequirementsbylaw,theapplicantshalldepositwiththedirectora suretybondintheamountof$25,000.00payabletothetown.Thedirectorshallhavetherightto 13-39 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter13:Utilities reducetheamountofthebondifhe/shedeterminesinhis/hersolediscretionthattheprescribed amountwould beunreasonableinthelightofthescope and costs ofthework.Therequiredsurety bondmust be: (1)Withgood andsufficientsurety. (2)By a surety company authorizedtotransact businessinthestate. (3)Satisfactorytothetownattorneyinform and substance. (4)Conditionedupontheprovider’scompliancewiththisarticleandtosecureandhold thetownanditsofficersharmlessagainstanyandallclaims,judgments,orother costsarisingfromtheexcavationandotherconstructionworkcoveredbythe excavationpermitorforwhichthetown,thetowncouncil,oranytownofficermay bemadeliablebyreasonofanyaccidentorinjurytopersonsorpropertythroughthe faultoftheprovidereitherinnotproperlyguardingtheexcavationorforanyother injuryresultingfromthenegligenceoftheprovider,andfurtherconditionedtofill up,restoreandplaceingoodandsafeconditionasnearasmaybetoitsoriginal condition,andtothesatisfactionofthedirector,allopeningsandexcavationsmade inthestreetsorright-of-way,andtomaintainanystreetorright-of-waywhere excavationismadeinasgoodconditionfortheperiodoftwo(2)yearsaftersuch workshallhavebeendoneandacceptedbytown,usualwearandtearexcepted,asit wasinbeforesuchworkshallhavebeendone.Anysettlementoforupheavalofthe surfacewithinsuchtwo(2)yearperiodshallbedeemedconclusiveevidenceof defectivebackfillingbytheprovider.Nothingcontainedinthissubsectionshallbe construedtorequiretheprovidertomaintainanyrepairstopavementmadebythe townifsuchrepairsshouldprovedefective.Anyownerofrealestaterepairingor engaginganothertorepairhisownsidewalkshallnotberequiredtogivesuchbond. Intheeventofanysuitorclaimagainstthetownbyreasonofthenegligenceor defaultoftheprovider,uponthetown’sgivingwrittennoticetotheproviderofsuch suitorclaim,anyfinaljudgmentagainstthetownrequiringittopayforsuchdamage shall beconclusive uponthe provider and hissurety. (b)Inlieuofprovidingasuretybondwitheachpermitapplication,anapplicantmayelectto provideatwo(2)yearsuretybondmeetingalloftherequirementsofthissectionwhichis applicabletoall excavationworkintheright-of-way performed by or on behalf oftheprincipal. (Ordinance 2001-13,sec.XV, adopted6/4/01; 2006Code, ch. 11,sec. 1.15) Sec. 13.04.016Director’s authority; enforcement;offenses (a)Director’sauthority.Thedirectorisauthorizedtoadministerandenforcetheprovisionsof thisarticleandtopromulgateregulations,includingbutnotlimitedtoengineering,technical,and otherspecialcriteriaandstandards,toaidintheadministrationandenforcementofthisandany other applicabletown codeorstate orfederallaw,rule, orregulation. (b)Inspections.Thedirectorisauthorizedtoenteruponaconstructionsitewithintheright-of- way,uponpublicproperty,or,wherenecessary,uponprivatepropertyadjacenttoaconstruction sitewithinthepublicright-of-way,forpurposesofinspectiontodeterminecompliancewiththis articleor a permitissued hereunder. 13-40 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter13:Utilities (c)Failuretoobtainpermit;noncompliance.A personcommits an offenseif he: (1)Performs,authorizes,directs,orsupervisesconstructionwithoutavalidpermitas required bythis article; (2)Violates any provisionofthisarticle; (3)Failstocomplywithrestrictionsorrequirementsofapermitissuedunderthisarticle; or (4)Failstocomplywithanorderorregulationofthedirectorissuedpursuanttothis article. (d)Damagingproperty;failuretocleardebris.Apersoncommitsanoffenseif,inconnection withtheperformanceof constructioninthepublicright-of-way, he: (1)Damagesthepublicright-of-waybeyondwhatisincidentalornecessarytothe performanceofthe construction; (2)Damages publicor privatefacilitieswithinthe publicright-of-way; or (3)Failstocleardebrisassociatedwiththeconstructionfromapublicright-of-wayafter constructionis completed. (e)Defenses.Itisadefensetoprosecutionundersubsection(d)(2)ofthissectioniftheperson compliedwithalloftherequirementsofthisarticleandstatelawandthedamagewascaused becausethefacilitiesinquestion: (1)Werenotshownorindicatedinaplandocument,planofrecord,recordconstruction drawing, orfieldsurvey,staking ormarking; and (2)Couldnototherwisebediscoveredinthepublicright-of-waythroughtheuseofdue diligence. .Aculpablementalstateisnotrequiredto proveanoffenseunderthisarticle.A (f)Culpability personwhoviolatesaprovisionofthisarticleisguiltyofaseparateoffenseforeachdayor portionofadayduringwhichtheviolationiscommitted,continued,authorized,directed,or permitted.Anoffenseis punishable by a fineof notmorethan$500.00. (Ordinance 2001-13,sec.XVI, adopted6/4/01; 2006 Code, ch.11,sec. 3.16) Sec. 13.04.017Venue VenueforanyproceedingunderthisarticleshallbeinDentonCounty,Texas,unlessanalternate venueisrequiredbylaw.(Ordinance 2001-13,sec.XVII,adopted6/4/01; 2006 Code,ch.11,sec. 3.17;OrdinanceadoptingCode) 13-41 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter13:Utilities Sec. 13.04.018Serviceof noticestotown For any purposerelatedtothisarticle,noticetothetownshallbetothe: TownManager andMayor TownofTrophyClub,Texas 100MunicipalDrive TrophyClub,Texas76262 (Ordinance 2001-13,sec.XVIII, adopted6/4/01; 2006Code, ch. 11,sec. 3.18) 13-42 CHAPTER14 ZONING ARTICLE 14.01 GENERAL PROVISIONS.............................................................................14-7 ARTICLE 14.02 ZONINGORDINANCE.................................................................................14-7 Division1.Generally...............................................................................................................14-7 Sec. 14.02.001Shorttitle.............................................................................................14-7 Sec. 14.02.002Purpose................................................................................................14-7 Sec. 14.02.003Officialzoningmap.............................................................................14-7 Sec. 14.02.004Rulesforinterpretation of districtboundaries.....................................14-8 Sec. 14.02.005Generalprovisions...............................................................................14-9 Sec. 14.02.006Newly annexedterritory....................................................................14-10 Sec. 14.02.007Zoning designation ofvacatedstreets andalleys..............................14-10 Sec. 14.02.008Waterareas........................................................................................14-10 Division2.Definitions..........................................................................................................14-10 Sec. 14.02.051Catchlines..........................................................................................14-10 Sec. 14.02.052General definitions............................................................................14-11 Division3.EstablishmentofDistricts...................................................................................14-28 Sec. 14.02.101Districtclassifications.......................................................................14-28 Sec. 14.02.102Classificationof newandunlisted properties....................................14-29 Sec. 14.02.103Usetable............................................................................................14-30 Division4.DistrictRegulations............................................................................................14-33 Sec. 14.02.151R-15 Single-FamilyDistrictregulations............................................14-33 Sec. 14.02.152R-12 Single-FamilyDistrictregulations............................................14-36 Sec. 14.02.153R-11 Single-FamilyDistrictregulations............................................14-39 Sec. 14.02.154R-10 Single-FamilyDistrictregulations............................................14-42 Sec. 14.02.155R-9 Single-FamilyDistrictregulations..............................................14-45 Sec. 14.02.156R-8 Single-FamilyDistrictregulations..............................................14-48 Sec. 14.02.157R-FV Single-FamilyDistrictregulations..........................................14-51 Sec. 14.02.158R-TTTwentyinTrophy Single-FamilyDistrictregulations.............14-54 Sec. 14.02.159R-OHOakHill Single-FamilyDistrictregulations...........................14-56 Sec. 14.02.160R-OHPOakHill PatioSingle-FamilyDistrictregulations...............14-59 Sec. 14.02.161R-S Summit Single-FamilyDistrictregulations................................14-62 Sec. 14.02.162MHHUD-CodeManufacturedHome and IndustrializedHousing Districtregulations..........................................................................14-65 Sec. 14.02.163PD PlannedDevelopmentDistrictregulations..................................14-70 Sec. 14.02.164NSNeighborhoodServiceDistrictregulations.................................14-74 Sec. 14.02.165CGCommercialGeneralDistrictregulations...................................14-77 Sec. 14.02.166CRCommercialRecreationDistrictregulations...............................14-82 Sec. 14.02.167PO ProfessionalOfficeDistrictregulations......................................14-87 Sec. 14.02.168GUGovernmentUseDistrictregulations.........................................14-92 Sec. 14.02.169HHistoricLandmarkDistrictregulations.........................................14-94 Division5. SupplementaryDistrictRegulations...................................................................14-95 Sec. 14.02.251Temporary uses.................................................................................14-95 Sec. 14.02.252Saleofalcoholicbeverages...............................................................14-97 14-1 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning Sec. 14.02.253Accessorystructures and uses.........................................................14-105 Sec. 14.02.254Heightlimits....................................................................................14-109 Sec. 14.02.255Requiredyards.................................................................................14-109 Sec. 14.02.256Projectionsintorequiredyards........................................................14-110 Sec. 14.02.257Right-of-way and easement dedicationrequirements......................14-110 Sec. 14.02.258Nonconforming uses andstructures................................................14-110 Sec. 14.02.259Siteplanrequirements.....................................................................14-113 Sec. 14.02.260Wirelessantennas andantennafacilities.........................................14-114 Sec. 14.02.261Home occupations...........................................................................14-124 Sec. 14.02.262Oil andgaswell drilling and production.........................................14-125 Division6.Conditional and SpecificUses..........................................................................14-139 Sec. 14.02.301Conditionalusepermits...................................................................14-139 Sec. 14.02.302Specific use permit..........................................................................14-142 Division7.DevelopmentandDesign Standards.................................................................14-145 Sec. 14.02.351Fencing,retainingwalls andscreening............................................14-145 Sec. 14.02.352Landscapingregulations..................................................................14-154 Sec. 14.02.353Off-street parkingregulations..........................................................14-161 Sec. 14.02.354Off-streetloadingregulations..........................................................14-164 Sec. 14.02.355Parking and loadingareadevelopmentstandardsfor nonresidential uses.........................................................................14-165 Division8.AdministrationandEnforcement......................................................................14-166 Sec. 14.02.401Administration and enforcement.....................................................14-166 Sec. 14.02.402Certificates ofoccupancyand compliance......................................14-169 Sec. 14.02.403Amendments....................................................................................14-169 Sec. 14.02.404Planning and zoning commission....................................................14-171 Sec. 14.02.405Zoning board ofadjustment.............................................................14-173 Sec. 14.02.406Public hearings................................................................................14-175 Sec. 14.02.407Exceptions andexemptions notrequiredtobe negated...................14-175 Sec. 14.02.408Penalty.............................................................................................14-176 Division9.Illustrations.......................................................................................................14-176 Sec. 14.02.451Firstfloor designationandmeasurement ofheightofstructure......14-176 Sec. 14.02.452Heightmeasurementforprimarystructureand accessory building..........................................................................................14-177 Sec. 14.02.453Determiningsetback distancealong curved propertylines.............14-177 Sec. 14.02.454Methodofmeasuringfront yard......................................................14-178 Sec. 14.02.455Frontyardwherezoning changesina block...................................14-178 Sec. 14.02.456Lotwidth.........................................................................................14-179 Sec. 14.02.457Lot depth..........................................................................................14-179 Sec. 14.02.458Yards...............................................................................................14-180 Sec. 14.02.459Obstructionzones............................................................................14-180 Sec. 14.02.460Sight distancezone(planview).......................................................14-181 ARTICLE 14.03 OILANDGAS WELLS.............................................................................14-181 Division1.Generally...........................................................................................................14-181 Sec. 14.03.001Penalty.............................................................................................14-181 Sec. 14.03.002Developmentsiteplanrequirements...............................................14-181 Division2.Drilling and ProductionStandards....................................................................14-183 Sec. 14.03.031Applicability....................................................................................14-183 Sec. 14.03.032Generalstandards............................................................................14-183 14-2 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning Sec. 14.03.033On-siterequirements.......................................................................14-183 Sec. 14.03.034Operations and equipmentpracticesandstandards.........................14-184 Sec. 14.03.035Storagetanks andseparators...........................................................14-185 Sec. 14.03.036Flowlines and gatheringlines.........................................................14-186 Sec. 14.03.037Additionalsafety and environmentalrequirements.........................14-186 Sec. 14.03.038Supplementaldrilling......................................................................14-187 Sec. 14.03.039Compliancewithotherlaws............................................................14-187 \[Nextpageis14-7.\] 14-3 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning ARTICLE 14.01 GENERALPROVISIONS (Reserved) * ARTICLE 14.02 ZONINGORDINANCE Division 1. Generally Sec. 14.02.001Shorttitle Thisordinanceshallbeknownandmaybecitedandreferredtoasthe“ComprehensiveZoning Ordinance”tothesameeffect.(Ordinance98-29,sec.I,adopted12/1/98;Ordinance2000-06, sec.I, adopted 3/21/00; 2006Code, ch. 13, sec. 1.01) Sec. 14.02.002Purpose Thezoningregulationsanddistrictsashereinestablishedhavebeenmadeinaccordancewiththe comprehensiveplanforthepurposeofpromotinghealth,safety,moralsandthegeneralwelfare ofthecommunity.Theyhavebeendesignedwithrespecttobothpresentconditionsandthe conditionsreasonablyanticipatedtoexistintheforeseeablefuture,tolessencongestioninthe streets;tosecuresafetyfromfire,panic,floodandotherdangers;toprovideadequatelightand air;topreventovercrowdingofland,toavoidundueconcentrationofpopulation;tofacilitatethe adequateprovisionoftransportation,water,sewerage,drainageandsurfacewater,parksand otherpublicrequirements,andtomakeadequateprovisionsforthenormalbusiness,commercial needsanddevelopmentofthecommunity.(Ordinance98-29,sec.II,adopted12/1/98;Ordinance 2000-06,sec.II, adopted 3/21/00; 2006Code,ch. 13,sec. 1.02) Sec. 14.02.003Officialzoningmap Thetownisherebydividedintothedistrictslistedinsection14.02.101,DistrictClassifications, asshownontheofficialzoningmap,whichzoningmap,togetherwithallexplanatorymatter thereon,ishereby adoptedbyreference anddeclaredto be a part ofthisordinance. (1)Theofficialzoningmapshallbeidentifiedbythesignatureofthemayorattestedby thetownsecretary,andbearingthesealofthetownunderthefollowingwords:“This istocertifythatthisistheOfficialZoningMapreferredtoinsection1.03,Official ZoningMap,ofOrdinanceNumber2000-06,oftheTownofTrophyClub,Texas” togetherwiththe dateofthe adoption ofthisordinance. * Editor’snote– Thisarticleconsistsofthezoningordinancepreviouslypublishedaschapter13inthe 2006CodeofOrdinances,derivedfromOrdinance2000-06P&Z,adoptedMarch21,2000,asamended. Sectionnumbers,style,capitalizationandformattinghavebeenchangedtobeconsistentwiththe remainder of theCodeofOrdinances,andthiswillbemaintainedin futureamendmentstothischapter.The term“TownofTrophyClub”hasbeenchangedto“town.”Changesinthenamesofstateagencieshave beenincorporatedwithoutnotation.Obviouslymisspelledwordshavebeencorrectedwithoutnotation. Exceptforthesechanges,suchordinanceisprintedhereinaspublishedinthe2006Code.Anyother materialaddedforpurposesofclarificationisenclosedinbrackets. Charterreferences– Municipalplanningandzoning,articleVIII;powersrelatingtozoning,section8.01; planningandzoningcommission,section8.03etseq.;boardofadjustment,section8.05. 14-7 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning (2)If,inaccordancewiththeprovisionsofthisordinance,changesaremadeindistrict boundariesorothermatters,thesameshallbeportrayedontheofficialzoningmap promptlyaftertheamendmenthasbeenapprovedbythetowncouncil.No amendmentstothisordinancewhichinvolvemattersportrayedontheofficialzoning mapshallbecomeeffectiveuntilaftersuchchangeandentryhasbeenmadeonsaid map. (3)Nochangesofanynatureshallbemadeontheofficialzoningmapormattershown thereonexceptinconformitywiththeproceduressetforthinthisordinance.Any unauthorizedchangeofwhateverkindbyanypersonorpersonsshallbeconsidereda violationofthis ordinance. (4)Regardlessoftheexistenceofpurportedcopiesofthe officialzoningmapwhichmay fromtimetotimebemadeorpublished,theofficialzoningmap,whichshallbe locatedintheofficeoftheplanningandzoningadministrator,shallbethefinal authorityastothecurrentzoningstatusoflandandwaterareas,buildings,andother structuresinthetown. (Ordinance98-29,sec.III,adopted12/1/98;Ordinance2000-06,sec.III,adopted3/21/00;2006 Code, ch. 13,sec. 1.03) Sec. 14.02.004Rulesforinterpretationof district boundaries Whereuncertaintyexistsastotheboundariesofzoningdistrictsasshownontheofficialzoning map,thefollowingshall apply: (1)Boundariesindicatedasapproximatelyfollowingthecenterlinesofstreets,highways oralleywaysshallbe construedtofollowcenterlines. (2)Boundariesindicatedasapproximatelyfollowingplattedlotlinesshallbeconstrued asfollowingthesaidlotlines. (3)Boundariesindicatedasfollowingtownlimitlinesshallbeconstruedasfollowing suchtownlimits. (4)Boundariesindicatedasfollowingshorelinesofbodiesofwatershallbeconstruedto followsuchshorelines,andintheeventofchangeintheshorelineshallbeconstrued asmovingwiththe actualshoreline; boundariesindicated asapproximatelyfollowing thecenterlinesofstreams,rivers,canals,lakesorotherbodiesofwatershallbe construedtofollowsuchcenterlines. (5)Boundariesindicatedasparalleltoorextensionsoffeaturesindicatedinsubsections (1)through(4)aboveshallbesoconstrued.Distancesnotspecificallyindicatedon theofficialzoningmapshall be determined bythescale ofthemap. (6)Wherephysicalorculturalfeaturesexistingonthegroundareatvariancewiththose shownontheofficialzoningmaporinothercircumstancesnotcoveredby 14-8 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning subsections(1)through(5)above,thezoningboardofadjustmentshallinterpretthe districtboundaries. (Ordinance98-29,sec.IV,adopted12/1/98;Ordinance2000-06,sec.IV,adopted3/21/00;2006 Code, ch. 13,sec. 1.04) Sec. 14.02.005Generalprovisions (a)Territorialapplication.Theregulationsandrestrictionsinthisordinanceshallapplytoall buildings,structures,landand useswithinthecorporatelimits ofthetown. (b)Generalapplication.Aftertheeffectivedateofthisordinance,allbuildingsandstructures erected,remodeled,alteredand/orrelocatedandanyuseofland,buildingsorstructures establishedshallcomplywiththeapplicableprovisionsofthisordinance.Existingbuildings, structuresandusesoflandnotcomplyingwiththeprovisionsofthisordinancemaycontinue subjecttotheprovisionsofsection14.02.258,NonconformingUses and Structures. (c)Generalprohibition.Nobuildingorstructure;nouseofanybuilding,structureorland;and nolotofrecordorzoninglot,noworhereafterexisting,shallhereafterbeestablished,altered, moved,dividedormaintainedinanymannerexceptasauthorizedbytheprovisionsofthis ordinance. (d)Privateagreements.Thisordinanceisnotintendedtoabrogate,annulorotherwiseinterfere withanyeasement,covenantorprivateagreement;provided,however,thatwheretheregulations ofthisordinancearemorerestrictiveorimposehigherstandardorrequirementsthansuch easement,covenants orother privateagreements,theregulationsofthis ordinanceshallgovern. (e)Otherlawsandregulations.Theprovisionsofthisordinanceshallbeconsideredthe minimumrequirementsforthepromotionofthepublichealth,safety,comfort,moralsand generalwelfare.Wheretheprovisionsofthisordinanceimposegreaterrestrictionsthanthoseof anystatute,otherordinanceorregulation,theprovisionsofthisordinanceshallbecontrolling. Wheretheprovisions of anystatute, otherordinanceorregulationimposegreaterrestrictionsthan this ordinance,theprovisions ofsuchstatute,otherordinanceorregulationshallbe controlling. .Thisordinanceshallnot (f)Applicability/buildingpermitsissuedpriortoeffectivedate invalidateanyunexpiredbuildingpermitsproperlyissuedpriortotheeffectivedateofthis ordinancepursuanttowhichconstructionhascommenced;provided,however,thatifany building,structureoruseconstructedorestablishedpursuanttosuchbuildingpermitdoesnot complywiththeprovisionsofthisordinance,suchbuilding,structureoruseshallbesubjectto theprovisionsofsection14.02.258,NonconformingUsesand Structures. . From and afterthe effective date ofthis ordinance,the (g)Applicability- Pending applications provisionsofthisordinanceshallapplytoallpendingapplicationsuponwhichnofinaldecision has beenmade. (h)Appendix.Theattachedappendixisherebymadeapartofthisordinance.However,all illustrationsareintendedtorepresentgraphicdescriptionsonly.Thetextofthisordinanceshall 14-9 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning governintheeventofanyconflictthatmayexistoroccurbetweentheillustrationslocatedinthe appendixandthetextofthis ordinance. Editor’snote– Theillustrations referredtoinsubsection (h)areincludedasdivision9ofthisarticle. (Ordinance98-29,sec.V,adopted12/1/98;Ordinance2000-06,sec.V,adopted3/21/00;2006 Code, ch. 13,sec. 1.05) Sec. 14.02.006Newly annexedterritory Allterritoryaddedorannexedtothetownafterthedateofpassageofthisordinanceshallbe automaticallyclassifiedforR-15Single-FamilyDistrictpurposesuntilpermanentlyzonedbythe governingbodyofthetown.Thetownplanningandzoningcommissionshall,assoonas practicableafterannexationofanyterritorytothetown,instituteproceedingsonitsownmotion togivethe newly annexed territory a permanentzoning, and the procedureto be followedshall be thesameasisprovidedbylawfortheadoptionoforiginalzoningregulations.(Ordinance98-29, sec.VI,adopted12/1/98;Ordinance2000-06,sec.VI,adopted3/21/00;2006Code,ch.13,sec. 1.06) Sec. 14.02.007Zoning designationofvacatedstreets and alleys Wheneveranystreet,alleyorotherpublicwayisvacatedbyofficialactionofthetowncouncil, thezoningdistrictadjoiningeachsideofsuchstreet,alleyorpublicwayshallbeautomatically extendedtothecenterofsuchvacatedstreet,alleyorpublicwayandallareasincludedinthe vacatedstreet,alleyorpublicwayshallthenandthenceforthbesubjecttoallregulationsofthe extendeddistrict.(Ordinance98-29,sec.VII,adopted12/1/98;Ordinance2000-06,sec.VII, adopted3/21/00;2006Code, ch. 13,sec. 1.07) Sec. 14.02.008Water areas Thewatersurfaceandthelandunderthewatersurfaceofallrivers,waterways,ponds,lakesand otherwaterareasinthetownnototherwisezonedareherebyplacedinthesamezoningdistrict as thelandonwhichsuchwaterareasabut,asshownontheofficialzoningmap.Wherethezoning districtsshownontheofficialzoningmaparedifferentonoppositesidesofawaterarea,thenthe zoningdistrictboundaryshallbeatthecenterlineormidpointofthewaterarea.(Ordinance98- 29,sec.VIII,adopted12/1/98;Ordinance2000-06,sec.VIII,adopted3/21/00;2006Code,ch. 13,sec. 1.08) Secs. 14.02.009–14.02.050Reserved Division 2. Definitions Sec. 14.02.051Catchlines Thecatchlinesoftheseveralsectionsofthisordinanceimmediatelyfollowingeachsection number orsubsectionletter or number areintended asmere catchwordstoindicatethe contents of thesectionorsubsection,andshallnotbedeemedortakentobetitlesofsuchsectionsnorasany partofthesectionnor,unlessexpresslysoprovided,shalltheybesodeemedwhenanyofsuch sections,includingthecatchlines,areamendedorreenacted.(Ordinance98-29,sec.IX,adopted 12/1/98;Ordinance 2000-06,sec.IX, adopted 3/21/00; 2006 Code,ch. 13,sec. 2.01) 14-10 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning Sec. 14.02.052Generaldefinitions (a)Thefollowingwords,whenusedinthisordinance,shallhavethemeaningsrespectively ascribedtotheminthissection,unlesssuchdefinitionwouldbeinconsistentwiththemanifest intentoftheplanningandzoningcommissionandthetowncouncilorwherethecontextofthis ordinanceclearlyindicatesotherwise: Accessorybuildingoraccessorystructure.Asubordinatebuildingorstructureofmasonryand/or woodconstruction,detachedfromthemainbuilding,andcustomarilyincidentaltotheprincipal building. Accessoryuse.Ausesubordinateto andincidentaltothe principal use. Acreage,gross.Thetotalacreageofasubdivision,includingareasdedicatedtothepublicuse, suchasstreets andalleyrights-of-way and open spaces, but notincluding publicparks. Acreage,net.Thetotalacreageofasubdivisionlessthoseareasdedicatedtopublicuse,suchas streetandalleyrights-of-way,openspacesandpublicparks.Provided,however,thateasements shall beincludedin net acreage calculations. Airport.Alandingfacilityforaircraftapproved bytheUnited States FederalAviationAgency. Alcoholicbeverage.Alcohol,oranybeveragecontainingmorethanone-halfofonepercentof alcohol byvolume,whichis capable ofuseforbeverage purposes,eitheralone orwhen diluted. Alley.Apublicway,publicspaceorthoroughfarewhichaffordsonlysecondarymeansofaccess to property abuttingthereon. Animalpound/shelter(private).Afacilityfortheincarcerationofsmalldomesticanimalsfor short periodsoftime. Animalrun.Astructureorbarrierforthepurposeofcontainingadogorotheranimalas authorizedinthetown’s animal controlordinance. Antiqueshop.Anestablishmentofferingforsale,withinabuildingarticlessuchasglass,china, furnitureorsimilarfurnishinganddecorationswhichhavevalueandsignificanceasaresultof age, design orsentiment. Apartment.Aroomorsuiteofroomsarranged,designedoroccupiedasaresidencebyasingle family,individualorgroups ofindividuals. Apartmenthouse.Anybuilding,orportionthereofwhichisdesigned,built,rented,leased,letor hiredouttobeoccupiedasthree(3)ormoreapartmentsorwhichisoccupiedasthehomeor residenceofthree(3)ormorefamilieslivingindependentlyofeachotherandmaintaining separate cookingfacilities. Arbor.Anopenframeworkdesignedtooffershade,withlatticeworkthatalsoservesasatrellis onwhichclimbing plantscangrow. Architectural grademetal.Anon-flat,non-reflectivemetalpanelspecificallydesignedfortheuse as afence. 14-11 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning Areaoflot.The net areaofthelotandshall notinclude portions ofstreetsandalleys. Artstudio.Anareaforthecollection, display, distribution, orinstructionof objectsof art. Artsupplystore.Anestablishmentofferingforsalethosematerialsusedbyconventionalartists forthepreparationoftheirartform. Attached.Anystructurethatshares a commonwall orfoundationwiththe primarystructure. Bakeryorretailconfectionerystore.Anestablishmentthatpreparesbakedfoodsandprepared candieson-site orfrom a wholesalesupplierforthe purpose ofretailsales. Bankorfinancialinstitution.Anestablishment,opentothepublic,forthedeposit,custody,loan, exchangeorissueofmoney,theextensionofcreditand/orfacilitatingthetransmissionoffunds andotherfinancialservicesandthatislicensedbytheappropriatestateorfederalagencyasa bank,savingsandloanassociation,orcreditunion.Thisexcludespawnshops,checkcashing businesses,and payday advance/loan businesses. Basement.Abuildingstorywhichispartlyundergroundandhavingatleastone-half(1/2)ofits height belowthe averagelevel ofthe adjoiningground. Bedroom.Aroominadwellingotherthanakitchen,diningroom,livingroom,bathroom, closet\[,\]den,orsunroomwhichisusedprimarilyforsleeping. Blindfenceorwall.Afenceorwallthroughwhichapersonisunabletoseestandingsix(6)feet fromsuchfence orwall at groundlevel. Block.Anareawithinthetownenclosedbystreetsandoccupiedbyorintendedforbuildings;or, ifsaidwordisusedasatermofmeasurement,itshallmeanthedistancealongasideofastreet betweenthe nearesttwo(2)streetswhichintersectsaidstreet on saidside. Breezeway.Acoveredpassageonestoryinheightconnectingamainstructureandanaccessory building. Buildablearea.Thatportionofabuildingsiteexclusiveoftherequiredyardareasonwhicha structureorbuildingimprovementsmaybeerected,andincludingtheactualstructure,driveway, parkinglot,pool, and otherconstructionasshownon asite plan. Building.Astructurebuiltforthesupport,shelterandenclosureofpersons,animals,chattelsor movable property of anykind. Buildingofficial.Thebuilding officialforthetownorhisor her designee. Buildingsetbackline.Aline parallel orapproximately paralleltothestreetlineand beyondwhich a building orstructuremaynot beerected,encroachorproject. Cabana.Asecondarystructureonalotincidentaltoaswimmingpoolorrecreationalarea,but excludingsleeping and cookingfacilities. 14-12 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning Carport.Apermanentroofedstructureentirelyopenonatleasttwosides,designedorusedto shelter notmorethantwoprivatepassengervehicles. Cemeteryormausoleum.Anareaorstructuredesignedtocontaintheremainsofhumansfor permanentinterment. Children’splayhouse.Anoncommercialsingle-storystructureoflessthanonehundredtwenty (120)squarefeetusedexclusivelyfortherecreational purposeforchildren.Saidstructureshallin noway be usedfor habitation. Church.Aplaceofworshipandreligioustrainingofrecognizedreligions,includingtheon-site housing ofministersandfamilies,priests,rabbis andnuns. Clinic.Aninstitutionorfacilityforexamining,consultingwithortreatingpatients,including offices,laboratoriesandoutpatientfacilities,butnotincludinghospitalbedsandroomsforacute or chroniccare. Club.An associationof personsfor promotion ofsome common object,such asliterature,science orgoodfellowship,andjointlysupportedbyitsmembersandcarryingtheprivilegeofexclusive useof a clubbuilding and premises. Coloredandembossedpoured-in-placeconcrete.Asite-constructedconcretepanelwitharaised design and coloredto complementthesurroundingstructures.Designshall encompasseighty(80) percentofthewallfacingandshallbeinstalledon bothsidesofthewall. Commercial.Anybusiness,otherthanahomeoccupationormanufacturingbusiness,which involvestheexchangeofgoodsorservicesfortheremunerationofapersonoccupyingthe premisesuponwhichthetransactionor partthereoftakes place. Commercialamusement.Anamusemententerpriseofferingentertainmentorgamesofskilltothe generalpublicforafeeorcharge. Communityfestival.Afunctionoroccasionthatisendorsedbythetowncouncilheldatacentral locationwherescheduled activitiesare heldor performedforthe benefitofthecommunity. Communitygaragesale.Acoordinatedevent,whichincludesasparticipantsanynumberof residentsofthetownparticipatingtogetherbysimultaneouslyconductinggaragesalesthatare sponsored by a bona-fideandrecognized nonprofitcivicorganization. Comprehensiveplan.Thecomprehensivelanduseplanofthetownandincludesanyunitora part ofsuchunitseparately adopted and any amendmenttosuch plan or partsthereof. Concretemasonryunitwithfacing.Amanufacturedconcretemasonryunitwithafacingthatis designedtoresemblecutstone. Facingshallbeinstalled on bothsidesoftheunit. Condominium.Theseparateownershipofsingleunitsorapartmentsinamultiple-unitstructure orstructureswithcommonelementsasdefinedinV.T.C.A.,PropertyCode,chapter82,as amended. Convalescenthome.Anystructure,otherthanahospital,usedfororoccupiedbypersons recoveringfromillness orsufferingfromtheinfirmities ofold age. 14-13 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning Convent.Residenceof nuns and other accessory activitieswhichareassociatedtherewith. Cornerlot.Alotsituatedatthejunction oftwo(2)ormorestreets. Countryclub.Anareacontainingagolfcourseandaclubhouseavailableonlytothemembership ofthecountryclubandtheirguests,includingfacilitiesfordiningandentertainment,swimming, tennisandsimilarrecreationalfacilities andservices. Craftsandhobbyshops.Aretailestablishmentwhichdisplaysand/oroffersforsaleobjectsor portions ofobjectsrelatingtorecreationalactivities. Cul-de-sac.Ashort,minorstreethavingbutoneoutlettoanotherstreetandterminatingonthe oppositeendbyanappropriatevehicularturnaroundasshowninthetownsubdivision regulations. Culturalbuildingandfacilities.Abuildingorcomplexofbuildingsthathouseculturalfacilities owned and/or operated byagovernmental agency orprivate nonprofit agency. Daycarecenterornursery.Anestablishmentwheremorethanthree(3)unrelatedchildrenunder fourteen(14)yearsofageareleftforcare,training,education,custody,orsupervisionduringthe dayoranyportionthereof.Theterm“daycarecenter”or“daynursery”shallnotinclude overnightlodging,medicaltreatment,counseling,orrehabilitativeservices,anddoesnotapplyto anyschool,publicorprivate,ashereindefined.Suchfacilityshallbeoperatedinamanneras requiredbychapter42oftheHumanResourcesCodeoftheStateofTexas,asamended,andin accordancewithsuchstandardsasmaybepromulgatedbytheTexasDepartmentofHuman Resources. Daycare(inaprivatehome).Thecareofnomorethanthree(3)children,notapartofthe family,in aresidentialstructure. Such carebeing provided by aresidentofthestructure. Decorativepre-castembossedconcrete.Apre-castconcretepanelwitharaiseddesign.Design shallencompasseighty(80)percentofthewallfacingandshallbeinstalledonbothsidesofthe wall.The use ofcorrugatedtinshallnotbeallowedtoconstitute a design. Decorativestreetpavement.Thephysicalconstructionortreatmentofstreetssuchthatthe aestheticqualityofthestreetisenhanced.Enhancementsmayincludeorconsistofstamped concrete, decorative pavers, coloredconcreteor a combinationthereof. Dedication.Thesettingasideofalot,parcel,ortractoflandforaspecialusebythepublic.Such settingasideshallconstituteatransferofownershipfromthecurrentownertothetownandshall be accomplishedthrough plattingtheproperty or by a specialinstrument. Depthoffront yard.Theminimum distancefromthefrontlotlinetothefrontlineof a building. Depthofrear yard.Themean horizontaldistance betweentherearlineof a building otherthan an accessory building andtherearlotline. Designstandards.The(i)subdivisionregulationsofthetown,(ii)standardsforpaving,drainage andutilityimprovements,and(iii)anyotherordinances,regulationsorrulesofthetownrelating tostandardsforthe construction ofpaving, drainage or other utilityimprovement. 14-14 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning Detached.Anystructurethatdoesnotshareacommonwallorfoundationwiththeprimary structure. Development.Theconstructionofoneormorenewbuildingsorstructuresononeormore buildinglots,ortheuseofopenlandforanewuse.“Todevelop”shallmeantocreate development. Dilapidated.Theconditionofabuildingorstructurethathasfallenintoastateofdisrepair,ruin ordecayastorenderitamenacetopublicsafetysuchthatitpromotesfiresorhousesrodentsor insects. District.Asectionofthetownforwhichtheregulationsgoverningthearea,heightanduseof buildingsare uniform. Dripline.Averticallinerunthroughtheoutermostportionofthecrownofatreeandextending totheground. Drycleaner,pick-upanddrop-off.Aretailestablishmentwherefabricsarecleanedwith substantially non-aqueoussolvents. Drycleaningplant.Acommerciallaundryorcleaningplantdoingcleaningorlaundryforoff- premisesservice outletsandretailestablishments. Duplex.Adetachedbuildinghavingseparateaccommodationsfortwo(2)single-family dwellings oroccupied bytwo(2)families. Dwelling.Anenclosedbuildingorportionthereofhavingaccommodationsforonlyonefamilyor occupied by onefamily. Easement.Arightofaperson,governmentagency,orpublicutilitytousepublicorprivateland, whichis owned by anotherperson,government agency, or publicutility,foraspecific purpose. Efficiencyapartment.Adwellingunitinamultifamilystructure,consistingofnotmorethanone habitableroom,togetherwithkitchenorkitchenetteandsanitaryfacilities,andhavinga minimumofsixhundredsquarefeet(600sq.ft.)offloorarea.Ahabitableroomshallbedefined asbeingaspaceinastructureforliving,sleeping,eatingorcooking.Bathrooms,toilet compartments,closets,halls,storageorutilityspace,andsimilarareas,shallnotbeconsidered habitablespace. .Afacilitydesignedtoconvertelectricalcurrentfromotherenergy Electricalgeneratingstation sourcesforconsumption by dwellings andotherstructures. Electricalsubstation.Afacilitydesignedtoconvertelectricalcurrenttoadifferentphaseor voltage priorto consumption by dwellings and otherstructures. Electricaltransmissionline.Ahighvoltagelineusedtotransmitelectricalcurrenttoorbetween electricalsubstations or overlong distances andcustomarily associatedwithtowers. 14-15 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning Enclosedbuilding.Astructurewhichisfloored,roofedandsurroundedbyoutsidewalls,which containsnoopeninglargerthanonehundredtwenty(120)squarefeetinareanormallyopento theairandwhichcontainsnoseriesofopeningsformingadividedopeninglargerthanone hundredtwenty(120)squarefeetinareanormally opentotheair. Engineer.ApersondulyauthorizedundertheprovisionsoftheTexasEngineeringRegistration Act, as amended,to practicetheprofession ofengineering. Extended72-hourmaximumstaysurgerycenter.Anyfacilitythatoperatesprimarilytoprovide outpatientbaseddiagnostictreatmentandmedical/surgicalinterventiontopatientsandpatrons requiringmedicaltreatmentwithprovisionsforextended,monitoredrecoverybeyondtwenty- fourhours.Suchfacilitiesmayincludeprovisionsforextendedrecoveryandmedicalmonitoring forelectivesurgicalproceduresandelectivemedicalintervention.Theextendedstayfacilitywill meettheenvironmentofcareforaninstitutionalmedical/surgicalfacility.Thefacilityfocusshall primarilyaddresslowtomediumacuitycasesasacomponentofprimarycareandelectivecare. Duetotheprimaryandelectivemedicalfocus,theextended72-hourmaximumstayfacilityshall notincludeemergencycarebeyondthelimitsoffirstaidtreatment.Additionally,theextended stayfacilityshallnotallowhelipadsorheliportsassociatedwithtraditionalmedicalfacilities where emergencytreatmentisprimary. Facing.Aveneerofmasonrymaterialwiththeappearanceofbrick,stucco,limestoneorother materialssimilartotheforegoingthatmay be appliedtothesurface ofa building orstructure. Family.Anynumberofindividualslivingtogetherasasinglefamilyhousekeepingunitinwhich notmorethanthree(3)individualsareunrelatedbyblood,marriage,adoptionorfoster assignment. Familyhome.Shallhavethemeaningasdefinedbychapter42oftheTexasHumanResources Code. Fence.Anywallorstructuremorethanthreefeet(3')inheightconstructedorplacedforthe purposeofenclosing,screening,restrictingaccess,ordecoratinganyrealproperty,buildingor structure. Fireorpolicestation.Afacilitydesignedtoprovidepublicprotectionfromthedangersoffire andcrime. .Thehigheststoryofabuildinghavingitsinteriorfloorsurfaceatgroundlevelornot Firstfloor morethanfourfeet(4')abovegroundlevel.Suchgroundlevelshallrepresenttheaveragelevel alongthesideofthebuildinghavingthelowestgroundelevation,andshallbemeasuredata maximumoffourfeet(4')fromthebuilding.Thefirstfloorinasingle-familyresidentialbuilding shallbedesignatedasthemainlivingarea.Inasplit-levelresidence,thefloorslocatedbelowand abovethefirstfloorshallbe designatedashalf(1/2)floors. .Ashopofferingflowers,flowerarrangementservicesandassociatedproductsfor Floristshop sale. Four-plexorquad-plex.Adetachedbuildingcontainingfour(4)single-familyattached dwellings. 14-16 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning Frontyard.Anopen,unoccupiedspaceonalotfacingastreetandextendingacrossthefrontof thelotbetweenthesideyardlinesandbeingtheminimumhorizontaldistancebetweenthestreet lineandtheprincipalbuildingoranyprojectionthereofotherthantheprojectionofnormal architecturalfeatures. Garage,frontentry.Astructureorportionthereoffortheaccessoryuseofstoringorparkingof privatemotorvehiclesownedbytheoccupantofthepremises,locatedinfrontoforbesidethe living area,the accessthereto beingfromthefrontpropertyline. Garage,private.Anaccessorybuildingoraportionofamainbuildingforthestorageorparking ofmotorvehiclesasmay be requiredin connectionwiththe permitted useofthemain building.A privategarageshallbetotallyenclosedwiththeonlyexceptionsbeingopeningsusedforaccess orventilation,\[and\]shall be constructedofsimilarstyle and materialasthemainstructure. Garagesale.Asaleofpreviouslyowneddomesticandhouseholditemson-sitebytheresidentof asingle-familydetacheddwelling.Thisdoesnotincludecommercialretailsales.(See “Communitygaragesale.”) Garage,sideorrearentry.Astructureorportionthereoffortheaccessoryuseofstoringor parkingofprivatemotorvehiclesownedbytheoccupantofthepremiseswithaccessordoor facingthesideorrearpropertyline.Saidstructureshallbelocatedpartiallyortotallybehindany portionoftheliving area. Gazebo.Asecondarystructureonalotincidentaltothemainresidenceandbeinganopenair gardenpavilion,butexcludingsleeping,cooking(exceptinganoutdoorcharcoalerorgrill)and bathfacilities. Golfcourse(commercial).Agolfcourse,privatelyownedbutopentothepublicforafeeand operated asa commercialventure. Grocerystore.Aretailestablishmentsellingmeats,fruits,vegetables,bakeryproducts,dairy items, andsimilar productsforhuman consumptionfor off-premises consumptiononly. Group homeforthedisabled. (1)Adwellingsharedbyfourormoredisabledpersons,includingresidentstaff,who livetogetherasasinglehousekeepingunitandinalong-term,family-like environmentinwhichthestaffperson(s)providecare,education,andparticipationin communityactivitiesfortheresidentswiththeprimarygoalofenablingtheresidents tolive asindependently aspossibleinordertoreachtheirmaximum potential. (2)As usedherein,theterm “disabled”shallmean having: (A)Aphysicalormentalimpairmentthatsubstantiallylimitsoneormoreofsuch person’smajorlifeactivitiessothatsuchpersonisincapableofliving independently; (B)Arecord of havingsuchanimpairment;or 14-17 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning (C)Beingregarded ashavingsuch animpairment. However,“disabled”shallnotincludecurrentillegaluseoforaddictiontoa controlledsubstance,norshallitincludeanypersonwhoseresidencyinthehome wouldconstituteadirectthreattothehealthandsafetyofotherindividuals.Theterm “grouphomeforthedisabled”shallnotincludealcoholismordrugtreatmentcenters, workreleasefacilitiesforconvictsorex-convicts,orotherhousingfacilitiesserving as analternativetoincarceration. Guesthouse.Asecondarystructureonalotwhichmaycontaindwellingaccommodationsforthe temporaryoccupancybyguestsandnotforrentorpermanentoccupancy,andsuchbuildingnot having a separate utilitymeter. Hardwarestore.Anestablishmentofferingsmallhandtoolsandsmallbuildingmaterialsand associatedconvenienceitems, and personalhobbymaterialsforsaletothegeneral public. Height.Whenreferringtotheheightofabuildingorportionthereof,theverticaldistance measuredfromtheaverageestablishedgradeattheexteriorsurfaceofthestructuretothehighest pointofthestructure,measuredamaximumoffour(4)feetfromtheexteriorsurfaceofthe structure. Historictree.Atreewhichhasbeenfoundbythetowntobeofnotablehistoricinterestbecause ofitsage,type,sizeorhistoricassociationandhasbeensodesignatedbytheofficialrecordsof thetown. Homeoccupation.Ahomeoccupationisanoccupationcarriedoninthehomebyamemberof theoccupant’sfamilywithouttheemploymentofadditionalpersons,withouttheuseofasignto advertisetheoccupation,withoutstructuralalterationsinthe buildingoranyofitsrooms,without offeringanycommodityorserviceforsaleonthepremisesandwhichdoesnotinvolveopen storageandwhichdoesnotcreateanuisancetoabuttingresidentialpropertysuchasemissionof odor,increasedtrafficorgenerationoflightorsmokeandwheretheuseiscarriedoninthemain structureonly. .Afacilityorareaforprovidinghealthservicesprimarilyforhumaninpatientmedicalor Hospital surgicalcareforthesickorinjuredandincludingrelatedfacilitiessuchaslaboratories,outpatient departments,trainingfacilities,centralservicesfacilities,andstaffofficesthatareanintegralpart ofthefacilities. Hotelormotel.Abuildingorgroupofbuildingsdesignedandoccupiedasatemporaryabiding placeforindividuals.Tobeclassifiedasamotelorhotelanestablishmentshallcontaina minimumofsix(6)individualguestroomsorunitsandmayfurnishcustomaryservicessuchas linen,maidservice,telephone,\[and\]useand upkeepoffurniture. HUD-codemanufacturedhome.AstructurethatwasconstructedonorafterJune15,1976, accordingtotherulesoftheUnitedStatesDepartmentofHousingandUrbanDevelopment, transportableinoneormoresections,which,inthetravelingmode,iseight(8)bodyfeetormore inwidthorforty(40)bodyfeetormoreinlength,or,whenerectedon-site,is320ormoresquare feet,andwhichisbuiltonapermanentchassisanddesignedtobeusedasadwellingwithor withoutapermanentfoundationwhenconnectedtotherequiredutilities,andincludingthe plumbing, heating, airconditioning, and electricalsystems. 14-18 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning Industrializedhousing.Aresidentialstructurethatisdesignedfortheuseandoccupancyofone ormorefamilies,thatisconstructedinoneormoremodulesorconstructedusingoneormore modularcomponentsbuiltatalocationotherthanthepermanentresidentialsite,andthatis designedtobeusedasapermanentresidentialstructurewhenthemodulesormodular componentsaretransportedtothepermanentresidentialsiteandareerectedorinstalledona permanentfoundationsystem.Thetermincludestheplumbing,heating,airconditioning,and electricalsystems.Thetermdoesnotincludeanyresidentialstructurethatisinexcessofthree storiesorforty-nine(49)feetinheightasmeasuredfromthefinishedgradeelevationatthe building entrancetothe peak oftheroof.Thetermshall notmean nor applyto (1)Housingconstructedofsectionalorpanelizedsystemsnotutilizingmodular components; or (2)Anyready-builthomewhichisconstructedsothattheentirelivingareaiscontained inasingleunitorsectionatatemporarylocationforthepurposeofsellingitand movingitto anotherlocation. Kindergarten.Schoolforchildrenofpreschoolage,inwhichconstruction\[constructive\] endeavors, objectlessonsand helpfulgames areprominentfeaturesofthe curriculum. Laundromat.Aretailestablishmentwherefabricsarecleanedwithaqueousorganicsolventsin machines operatedbythepatron. Lot.Anundividedtractorparceloflandhavingfrontageonapublicstreetoranapprovedopen spacehavingdirectstreetaccess,andwhichis,orinthefuturemaybe,offeredforsale, conveyance,transfer,orimprovement,whichisdesignatedasadistinctandseparatetract,and whichisidentifiedbyatract,orlotnumber,orsymbolinadulyapprovedsubdivisionplatwhich has beenproperlyfiled ofrecord, asshowninthetownsubdivisionregulations. Lotcoverage.Thetotalareaofalotuponwhichisplacedabuilding,buildingsorother structures. Lot depth.Thelength ofalineconnectingthemidpointsofthefront andrearlotlines. Lot,doublefrontageorthrough.Anylot,butnotincludingacornerlot,withfrontageontwo(2) streetswhichareparalleltoeachotherorwithinforty-five(45)degreesofbeingparalleltoeach other. Lotfrontage.Thelength ofstreetfrontage betweenpropertylines. Lot,irregular.Anylotnothavingequalfrontandrearlotlines,orequalsidelotlines;alot,the oppositelotlinesofwhichvaryindimensionandthecornersofwhichhaveanangleofeither more orlessthanninety(90) degrees. Lotofrecord.Alotwhichispartofasubdivision,theplatofwhichhasbeenrecordedinthe officeofthecountyclerkofthecountywherethelotislocated,oraparcelofland,thedeedof whichwasrecordedinthe officeofthecountyclerkofthe countywherethelotislocated priorto theeffective dateofthisordinance. Lot,reversefrontage.A cornerlot,therearofwhich abutstheside ofanotherlot. 14-19 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning Lotwidth.Theaveragedistancebetweenthesidelotlines,whichisnormallythatdistance measuredalong a straightline connectingthemidpointofthetwosidelotlines. Maintenance.Allworknecessaryorappropriatetokeepabuildingorstructureinproper condition andincompliancewiththisordinance or other applicablelaw,codesorregulations. Masonrymaterials.Materialsthatshallincludestone,brick,fauxstoneorbrick,andconcrete masonry unitswithdecorativefacing. Massage.Anyprocessconsistingofkneading,rubbing,orotherwisemanipulatingtheskinofthe bodyofahumanbeing,eitherwiththehandorof\[by\]otherspecialapparatus,butshallnot includemassagebydulylicensedphysicians,osteopaths,chiropractors,andregisteredphysical therapistsorregisterednursesorlicensedvocationalnurseswhotreatonlypatientsrecommended byalicensedphysicianandwhooperateonlyundersuchphysician’sdirection.Theterm “massage”shallnotincludemassagesauthorizedbythestateinbeautyshopsandbarbershops staffed bylicensed barbersand beauticians. Massageparlor.Anybuilding,room,placeorestablishment,otherthanaregularlylicensed hospital,wheremanipulatedmassageormanipulatedexercisesarepracticeduponthehuman bodybyanyonenotadulylicensedvocationalnurseactingatthedirectionofadoctorwhether withorwithouttheuseofmechanical,therapeuticorbathingdevice,andshallincludeTurkish bathhouses.Thistermshallnotinclude,however,dulylicensedbeautyparlorsorbarbershopsor aplacewhereinregisteredphysicaltherapiststreatonlypatientsrecommendedbyalicensed physician andoperate only undersuchphysician’sdirection. May. Shallmean discretionary, and notmandatory. Mechanicalequipment.Anymachinerydesignedormanufacturedforpermanentinstallationin one place, either outsideofa building orinside ofamechanical equipment building orroom. Minimumsquarefootageofdwellingunit.Theminimumsquarefootageoflivingspacerequired perdwellingunit,excludingopenporches,breezeways,patiosorareasdesignatedforautomobile parking, butincluding enclosed porches. Mobile home.Astructurethatwas constructedbeforeJune15, 1976, transportableinoneormore sections,which,inthetravelmode,iseight(8)bodyfeetormoreinwidthorforty(40)bodyfeet ormoreinlength,or,whenerectedon-site,is320ormoresquarefeet,andwhichisbuiltona permanentchassisanddesignedtobeusedasadwellingwithorwithoutapermanentfoundation whenconnectedtotherequiredutilities,andincludingtheplumbing,heating,airconditioning, andelectricalsystems. .Astructureorbuildingmodulethatismanufacturedatalocationotherthanthe Modularhome locationwhereitisinstalledandusedasaresidencebyaconsumer,transportableinoneormore sectionsonatemporarychassisorotherconveyancedevice,andtobeusedasapermanent dwellingwheninstalledandplaceduponapermanentfoundationsystem.Thetermincludesthe plumbing,heating,airconditioningandelectricalsystemscontainedinthestructure.Theterm doesnotincludeamobilehomeasdefinedintheTexasManufacturedHousingStandardsAct, nor doesitincludebuildingmodulesincorporating concreteormasonry as a primary component. Monastery.Residenceofmonksorpriestsandotheraccessoryactivitieswhichareassociated therewith. 14-20 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning Mortuaryorfuneralhome.Anestablishmentservingtheneedsofthecommunitybyproviding embalming and burialservicesin conformancewiththe StateofTexasstatutes. Multifamilydwelling.Abuildingorbuildingscontainingoraggregatingfourormoresingle- family dwelling units. Naturalgradeorgrade.Thenaturalgradeexistingpriortoanysitepreparation,gradingor filling.Thenaturalgradeisthatareaorpointadjacentandcontiguoustoaproposedbuildingor structurepriorto construction orplacement ofthesame. Natural vegetation.Living plantmaterial. Noncommercial.Aperson,endeavor,organization,agency,oroperationthatdoesnotinvolvethe exchangeofgoodsorservices,asaprincipalorsecondaryuse,fortheremunerationofaperson, venture,partnership,corporation,ororganizationoccupyingthepremisesuponwhichthe transactionor partthereoftakes place. Nonconforminguse.Abuilding,structureoruseoflandlawfullyoccupiedatthetimeofthe effectivedateofthisordinanceoramendmentsthereto,andwhichdoesnotconformtotheuse regulations ofthe districtsinwhichitissituated. Office,businessandprofessional.Aroomorgroupofroomsfortheprovisionofbusinessand professionalservices, notincludingretailsales orproduction. Office,medicalanddental.Aroomorgroupofroomsfortheprovisionofmedicalanddental healthcareservices,nottoinclude otherthan ambulatory care. Off-streetparking.Concretesurfaceareasuponwhichmotorvehiclesmaybeparkedandwhich areahasaccesstoa publicstreet. Opaque.Afencematerialthatisimpenetrable bylight; neithertransparent nortranslucent. Openspace.Alllanddesignatedfortherecreational enjoyment and/or naturalbeauty ofthearea. Outdooradvertisingsign.Asignboardadvertisingaservice\[,\]commodity,goods,wares, merchandiseoropinionnotsoldorofferedtothepublicatthesiteuponwhichthesignboardis located. Outdoorkitchen.Mayincludenotonlyagrillbutalsoarefrigerator,cabinetry,asinkorevena wine cooler. Outsidestorage.Thestorageofcommodities,goodsand/orrefuseoutsideofanenclosed building. Park.Landdedicatedto,purchasedbyorotherwiseacquiredbythetownforthepurposeof providing publicrecreational and/or open areas. Pavementwidth.Thatportionofastreetavailableforvehiculartraffic;wherecurbsarelaid,itis the portionbetweentheface ofthecurbs. 14-21 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning Pavilion.Anopenstructurewithoutwallsbutcoveredwitharoof.Thestructuremaybeofwood construction andshall havearoof construction consistentwithresidenceswithinthetown. Pawnshop.Anestablishmentwheremoneyisloanedonthesecurityofpersonalpropertypledged inthekeeping ofthe pawnbroker. Pedestrianpath.Apavedpedestrianwaygenerallylocatedwithinthepublicstreetright-of-way, but outsideofthestreet orroadway. Pergola.Ashadedwalkorpassagewayofcolumnsthatsupportcross-beamsandanopenlattice, uponwhichwoodyvinesaregrown. Perimeterplan.Amapindicatingtheproposedareasofcommonlandusageonatractofland three hundredfeet(300')indepthadjacentto andwithinthetotalperimeterofthedistrict. Person.Anyindividual,association,firm,partnership,corporation,governmentalagency, politicalsubdivisionor any other entityrecognizedinlaw. Pharmacy,drugstore,apothecary.Anestablishmentofferingover-the-counterandprescription drugs and allied productsforretailsale. Photographicstudio.A building orportion ofa building as a placeofworkfor a photographer. Planneddevelopment.Asubdivisionthatconsistsofcommercialand/orresidentiallanduses, publiclanduses,andcommonopenspaceandparkandrecreationalareas,adequatetoservethe needsofthetractwhenfullydevelopedandpopulated,whichistobedevelopedasasingle entity, under unifiedcontrol. Planningandzoningadministrator/coordinator.Theplanningandzoningmanagerofthetownor hisor her designee. Plat.Afinalplatthathasbeenapprovedbythetowninaccordancewiththetownsubdivision regulations andfiledinthedeedrecordsofthecountywherethelandislocated. Playground.Anareausedprimarilyforrecreationalpurposesforchildrenandwhichgenerally includesequipmentsuchas,butnotlimitedto,swingsets,slidesandmerry-go-rounds;provided, however,that aplaygroundshall notmean any play area on aresidentiallot andused primarily by a personor personsresiding on theresidentiallot. Premises.Apieceoflandorrealestateowned,rented,leased,usedoroccupieddistinctfrom those adjacenttothesame byvirtue ofdifferent ownership,rental,lease, usage oroccupancy. Principalstructure.A building orstructure,theuseofwhichis aprincipal use. Principaluse.Ausewhich,incomparisonwithanotheruseoccurringonthesameproperty,has thegreatesteffective producing power. Private.The exclusion ofthosewhohave notbeeninvited. 14-22 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning Privateclub.Asocialorganizationtowhichmembershipisbyinvitationonly,anditsmeeting placeinwhichonlymembersandtheirguestsarepermitted,butexcludingprivateclubsinwhich alcoholicbeverages arestored, possessedor consumed. Professionalservice.Workperformedbyamemberofaprofessionlicensedasaprofessionby theState ofTexas. Public.Promotionofapubliccauseorservice,includingutilitieshavingafranchisefromthe town, but excluding otherprofit-making organizations. Publicright-of-way.Astripoflandusedorintendedtobeused,whollyorinpart,asapublic street, alley, crosswalk, pedestrian path,drainageway or otherpublicway. Publicutility.Anyperson,corporationorotherentityowningoroperatingforcompensation withinthetown equipmentorfacilitiesfor: (1)Producing,generating,transmitting,selling orfurnishing electricity; (2)Conveying,transmitting orreceiving communicationsover a telephone; (3)Providing,furnishing orsellingwaterorsewerservices; (4)Producing,transporting,furnishing orselling naturalgas;or (5)Providing,furnishing orselling cabletelevision. Rearyard.Aspaceunoccupiedbyaprincipalstructureextendingforthefullwidthofthelot betweenthe principalstructureandtherearlotline. Recreationalvehiclecampgrounds.Anypremisesonwhichoneormorerecreationalvehiclesor traveltrailersareparkedorsituatedandusedforthepurposeofsupplyingtothepublicaparking spacefor oneormoresuchcoachesortrailers. Rectory.Residenceofministersorpriestsandotheraccessoryactivitieswhichareassociated therewith. Religiousinstitution. Shallbe heldtoinclude achurchas defined herein. Repair.Thereconstructionorrenewalofanypartofanexistingbuildingorstructureforthe purpose ofmaintenance. Residentialdensity.Thenumberofdwellingunitspergrossacre,excludinganyareasthatare designatedto beusedforparks and openspace, and other nonresidential purposes. Restaurantorcafe.Abuildingorportionofabuilding,wheretheprimarybusinessistheon- premisessaleofpreparedfood,withadequatefacilitiesforthepreparationofthefoodtobesold, theadequacyofsaidkitchenfacilitiestobebasedupontheseatingcapacityoftherestaurantand thetype ofmenu offered. 14-23 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning Restaurantoreatingestablishment(drive-inservice).Anestablishmentdesignedandconstructed toservefoodfor consumption on the premises,in an automobile, orfor carry-outfor off-premises consumptionandwhichestablishmentmay ormay not have on-premises diningroom or counter. Restaurantwithalcoholicbeveragesales.Arestaurantoreatingestablishmentwherealcoholic beveragesaresoldwhosegrosssalesinthetownfromfoodonanannualbasisatthelocation representatleastsixty percentoftotalsales. Retailstore.Aplacewheregoods,wares,merchandiseandcommoditiesaresoldandtransferred directlytothepurchaseror consumerinsmallquantitiessuchasbythesingleyard,pound,gallon orsinglearticlesas opposedtowholesaletrade. Retainingwall.Awalldesignedtoresistthelateraldisplacementofsoilorothermaterials,said materialsbeingsubstantially equalin heighttotheheight ofthewall. Retirementhome.Adevelopmentfacilityprovidingdwellingunitsspecificallydesignedforthe needsof ambulatory personswho haveretiredfrom activevocations. School,college/university.Anacademicinstitutionofhigherlearning,accreditedorrecognized bythestateandofferingaprogramorseriesofprogramsofacademicstudyleadingtoa recognized degree or advanced degree. School,denominationalorprivate.Aschoolunderthesponsorshipofaprivateagency, corporation, orreligiousagency, having a curriculumgenerally equivalentto publicelementary or secondaryschools,andaccreditedorlicensedbythe StateofTexas; butexcluding privatetradeor commercialschoolsasherein defined. School,public.Aschoolunderthesponsorshipofapublicagencyprovidingelementaryor secondarycurriculum,andaccreditedorlicensedbytheStateofTexas;butexcludingprivate tradeor commercialschools. School,tradeor commercial.An establishment otherthan accreditedorlicensed public, privateor denominationalschool, offeringtraining orinstructioninartoccupation,ortrade. Screening.Toconcealanobjectfrompublicviewbymeansoflandscapingmaterialsoran opaquefence. .Awallorfence,thesurfaceofwhichdoesnotcontainopeningsmore Screeningwallorfence thanforty(40)squareinchesineachonesquarefootofsurfaceofsuchwallorfence,andwhich surfaceshallconstitute a visualbarrier. Servants’quarters.Anaccessorydwellinglocatedonalotwithamainresidencestructureand usedaslivingquartersforpersonsemployedonthepremisesonly,andnotforrentoruseasa separatedomicileofotherthanpersonsemployedonthepremises,andwithnoseparateutility meters. Shall.Meansmandatory,and notdiscretionary. 14-24 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning Sideyard.Anopenunoccupiedspaceonthesamelotwithabuilding,situatedbetweenthe buildingandthesidelineofthelot,andextendingthroughfromthesidestreetorfromthefront yardtotherearlineofthelot.Anylotlinenotarearlineorafrontlineshallbedeemedaside line. Single-familyattacheddwelling.Aportionofanenclosedbuildinghavingaccommodationsfor andoccupiedbyonlyonefamily,attachedtolikeunits,whichunitsmaybesoldindividually providedthattheentirebuildingmeetsalllotarea,frontyard,sideyard,rearyard,heightand otherzoningrequirements. Single-familydetacheddwelling.Anenclosedbuildinghavingaccommodationsforandoccupied byonlyonefamily,whichbuildingmustofitselfmeetallthelotarea,frontyard,sideyard,rear yard, heightandotherzoningrequirements. Siteplan.Amap,drawingorchartshowingthelocationofallexistingandplannedstructures, landscapingdesign,ingressandegress,parking,heightofstructuresand/oranyotherelementsor designstandardsrequiredbythisordinanceorthetownsubdivisionregulationsandwhichhas beenapprovedin accordancewiththetownsubdivisionregulations. Specimentree.Atreewhichhasbeendeterminedbythetowntobeofhighvaluebecauseofits type,sizeorotherprofessionalcriteria,andwhichhasbeensodesignatedaspartoftheofficial recordsofthetown. Stable(private).Astablewithacapacityfornotmorethanfour(4)horses,mules,orother domesticanimals. Stadium.Anyathleticfieldorstadiumoperatedforthegeneralpublic,includingabaseballfield, orfootballfield orstadium. Storage.Aspaceorplaceforstoringandsafekeepingofgoodsinawarehouseorother depository. Storage/utilitybuilding.Anoncommercialstructurethatissecondarytotheprimarystructureand isusedprimarilyforstorageofgardenandlawnequipment,tools,andmiscellaneoushousehold items.Thisdoesnotincludetheregularstorageofmaterialandgoodsintendedtobesoldorused in connectionwith any businessor commercialenterprise. .Thatportionofa buildingbetweenthesurfaceofanyfloorandthesurface ofthefloor next Story toit,orifthere be noflooraboveit,thenthespacebetweensuchfloor andtheceiling next above. Street.Anyparceloflanddesignatedforspecificuseasathoroughfareforvehiculartrafficand not designatedas analley. Street,private.Anyparceloflanddesignatedandusedspecificallyasathoroughfarefor vehiculartraffic,butnotdedicatedtothepublic. Street,publicdedicated.Anyparceloflanddedicatedtothepublicandusedorwhichmaybe usedspecifically asathoroughfare. Streetright-of-way.Astreet,includingitspavementandallthepubliclyownedpropertyadjacent toit, dedicatedforstreet purposes. 14-25 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning Structuralalterations.Anychangeinthesupportingmembersofabuilding,suchasbearing walls, columns, beams orgirders. Structure.Thatwhichisbuilt,erectedorconstructed;anedificeorbuildingofanykind,orany pieceofworkbuiltuporcomposedofpartsjoinedtogetherinsomedefinitemanner,including parkinglots. Subdivider.Anypersonoranyagentthereofdividingorproposingtodividelandsoasto constitute a subdivision asthattermis defined herein.In any event,theterm “subdivider”shallbe restrictedtoincludeonlytheowner,equityowner,orauthorizedagentofsuchownerorequity owner,oflandto besubdivided. Subdivision.Adivisionofalot,tract,orparceloflandintotwo(2)ormoreparts,lotsorsitesfor the purpose,whetherimmediate orfuture,ofsale,divisionof ownership or building development. Subdivisionincludesresubdivisionoflandorlotswhicharepartofapreviouslyrecorded subdivision. Swimmingpool(commercial).Aswimmingpoolwithaccessoryfacilities,notpartofthe municipalorprivaterecreationalsystem,andnotaprivateswimclub,butwherethefacilitiesare availabletothegeneralpublicfor afee. Swimming pool(private).Aswimmingpoolconstructedfortheexclusiveuseoftheresidents of a one-family,two-familyormultiple-familydwellingandlocatedandfencedinaccordancewith theregulations ofthetown. Temporaryfieldorconstructionoffice.Astructureorshelterusedinconnectionwitha developmentorbuildingprojectforhousingonthesiteoftemporaryadministrativeand supervisoryfunctionsandforsheltering employees and equipment. Town.TheTownofTrophyClub,Texas. Townengineer.Thedulyauthorizedpersoninchargeofengineeringforthetown,orthat person’sdesignatedrepresentative. Townplanner.Thedulyauthorizedpersoninchargeofplanningforthetown,orthatperson’s designatedrepresentative. Townhouse/townhome.Asingle-familyattacheddwellingunitonaseparatelyplattedlotwhichis joinedtoanotherselling\[dwelling\]unitononeormoresidesbyapartywallorabuttingwalls and occupied by notmorethan onefamily. Tree.Anyself-supportingwoodyperennialplantwhichhasatrunkdiameterofthreeinches(3") ormorewhenmeasuredatapointfourandone-halffeet(4-1/2')abovegroundlevelandwhich normallyattainsanoverallheightofatleastfifteen(15)feetatmaturity,usuallywithone(1) mainstemortrunkandmanybranches.Itmayappeartohaveseveralstemsortrunksasin severalvarietiesof oak. Triplex.Amoderatedensityuseandshallmeanadetachedbuildingcontainingthree(3)single- family attacheddwelling units. 14-26 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning Use.The purposeforwhichlandor buildingsareormay be occupiedin a zoningdistrict. Utilitydistributionlines.Facilitieswhichservetodistributeandtransmitelectricalpower,gas, andwater,includingbutnotlimitedtoelectricaltransmissionlines,gastransmissionlines,and meteringstations. Variance.Relieffromorvariationoftheprovisionsoftheseregulations,otherthantheuse regulations,asappliedtoaspecificpieceofproperty,asdistinctfromrezoning,asfurthersetout hereinafterinthe powersand dutiesofthezoning board of adjustment. Vinylfence.AprefabricatedfencemadeofPVCplasticthatimitatesavarietyoffencedesigns, including board,rail,picket,lattice,andwroughtiron. Wholesalebusiness.Acommercialusedevotedtothesaleofgoods andcommoditiesinlargelots toretail outletsandstoresandmanufacturers. Widthoflot.Thehorizontaldistancebetweenthesidelotlinesof alotmeasuredatrightanglesto thedepthorthesame distancemeasuredatthefrontbuildingline. Widthofsideyard.Theleastdistancebetweenasidewallofabuildingandthesidelineofthe lot. Wroughtiron.Amanufacturedmetalfencingmaterialdesignedtoresemblehammerediron. Yard.Arequiredopenspace,otherthanacourt,unoccupiedandunobstructedbyanystructureor portionofastructurefromthegeneralgroundlevelofthegradedlotupward;provided,however, thatfences,walls,poles,posts,andothercustomaryyardaccessories,ornaments,andfurniture arenotdeemedtobeobstructionsifheightlimitationsandrequirementslimitingobstructionof visibility areobserved. Yardarea.Thefront,side,andrearyardareasasrequiredunderthecomprehensivezoning ordinance andthezoning districtrequirementsapplicablethereto. Yard,front.Anopenspace,unoccupiedspaceonalotfacingastreetandextendingacrossthe frontofthelotbetweenthesideyardlinesandbeingtheminimumhorizontaldistancebetween thestreetlineandtheprincipalbuildingoranyprojectionthereofotherthantheprojectionof normal architecturalfeatures. Yard,rear.Therequiredrearyardisanopenspaceunoccupiedandunobstructedextending acrosstherear ofalotfrom one sidelotlinetotheothersidelotline. Yard,side.Anopen,unoccupiedspaceonthesamelotwithabuildingsituatedbetweenthe buildingandsidelineofthelotandextendingthroughfromthefrontyardtotherequiredrear yard.Anylotlinenottherearlineorafrontlineshallbe deemed a sideline. Zoningdistrict.Aclassificationappliedtoanycertainlandareawithinthetownstipulatingthe limitations andrequirements oflandusage anddevelopment. Zoningmap.Theofficialzoningmap ofthetowntogetherwith all amendmentsthereto. 14-27 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning (b)Amendmentstothedefinitionsinthissection,oradditionaldefinitionstobeaddedtothis section,maybemadebythetowncouncilafterreceivingtherecommendationsandreportofthe planningandzoningcommissiononsuchamendmentsoradditions,andafterapublichearing beforethetowncouncil,asprovidedbylaw.Publichearingbeforetheplanningandzoning commissiononanyproposedamendmentoradditiontothedefinitionsofthissectionshallbe heldbytheplanningandzoningcommissionaftersuchnoticeofsuchhearingshallhavebeen givenbypublicationatleastonetimeinanewspaperofgeneralcirculationinthetownofthe time and place ofsuchhearing atleastfifteen(15)days priortothedate ofsuchhearing. (Ordinance98-29,sec.IX,adopted12/1/98;Ordinance2000-06,sec.IX,adopted3/21/00; Ordinance2002-28,sec.III,adopted8/19/02;Ordinance2003-28,sec.II,adopted12/1/03; Ordinance2005-16,sec.2,adopted7/18/05;2006Code,ch.13,sec.2.02;Ordinance2008-24, sec. 2.01, adopted 9/8/08;Ordinance2012-19 adopted 9/24/12) Secs. 14.02.053–14.02.100Reserved Division 3. Establishment ofDistricts Sec. 14.02.101Districtclassifications Thetownisherebydividedintothefollowingzoningdistricts,whichdistrictsareshownand described onthezoningmap ofthetown,whichmapisincorporated herein bythisreference: R-15Single-FamilyResidentialDistrict:Azonedesignedtoaccommodatesingle-family development onlotsthatare a minimum of 15,000 squarefeetin area. R-12Single-FamilyResidentialDistrict:Azonedesignedtoaccommodatesingle-family development onlotsthatare a minimum of 12,000 squarefeetin area. R-11Single-FamilyResidentialDistrict:Azonedesignatedtoaccommodatesingle-family development onlotsthatare a minimum of 11,000 squarefeetin area. R-10Single-FamilyResidentialDistrict:Azonedesignedtoaccommodatesingle-family development onlotsthatare a minimum of 10,000 squarefeetin area. R-9Single-FamilyResidentialDistrict:Azonedesignedtoaccommodatesingle-family development onlotsthatare a minimum of 9,000 squarefeetinarea. R-8Single-FamilyResidentialDistrict:Azonedesignedtoaccommodatesingle-family development onlotsthatare a minimum of 8,000 squarefeetinarea. R-FairwayVillage;R-TwentyinTrophy;R-OakHill;R-OakHillPatio;R-Summit:Theseare zonesdesignedtoaccommodatesingle-familyresidentialareasalreadyplattedandeither developedor undevelopedonthedateof adoptionofthisordinance. MHHUD-CodeManufacturedHomeandIndustrializedHousingDistrict:Azonedesignedto provideadequatespaceandrestrictionsfortheplacementofHUD-codemanufacturedhomesand industrializedhousinginthetownwithindesignatedsubdivisions.(Thisdoesnotincludemobile homesasdefinedinthisordinance.)TheMHDistrictisalsoestablishedtoprovidehousing densitiescompatiblewithexistingandproposedneighborhoodsbyprovidingalternativehousing types bothinconstruction and economywithintheMHDistrict. 14-28 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning PDPlannedDevelopmentDistrict:Azonedesignedtoaccommodatedevelopmentwithavariety oftypesof usesinaccordancewith asiteplan. NSNeighborhood ServiceDistrict:Azone districtdesignedto providelimitedlowimpactservice typefacilitiestoresidentialareas, and notincludingretailuses. POProfessionalOffice:Azonedistrictdesignedtoprovideforattractive,lowtomoderate intensity office andprofessionaluses. CGCommercialGeneralDistrict:Azonedesignedtoprovidelocationsforlocalneighborhood shoppingandpersonalserviceneedsofthesurroundingarea,toaccommodategeneralretail shoppingandtoaccommodatelowintensitybusinessorprofessionalofficesthataredesignedand sitedtobecompatiblewithnearbyresidentialusesandwhichprimarilyprovideservicesto residentsofthe community. CRCommercialRecreationDistrict:Azonedesignedtoaccommodatedevelopmentofprivately ownedrecreationalareasandlowintensitybusinessofficesthataredirectlyrelatedtoand designedandsitedto becompatiblewiththerecreationaluse. GUGovernmentalUseDistrict:Azoneintendedtoapplytothoselandswherenational,stateor localgovernmentalactivitiesareconductedandwheretitletosuchlandsisheldbya governmentalentity. HHistoricLandmarkDesignationDistrict:Adesignationintendedtoapplytoareasofhistoric, architectural,archaeologicalorculturalimportanceorvaluewhichmeritprotection,enhancement and preservationintheinterest ofthe culture,prosperity, educationandwelfareofthe public. (Ordinance98-29,sec.XI,adopted12/1/98;Ordinance2000-06,sec.XI,adopted3/21/00;2006 Code, ch. 13,sec. 3.01) Sec. 14.02.102Classification of newandunlistedproperties (a)Referraltoplanningandzoningcommission.Theplanningandzoningadministratorshall referthequestionconcerninganyneworunlistedusetotheplanningandzoningcommission, requestinganinterpretationastothezoningclassificationintowhichsuchuseshouldbeplaced. Thereferraloftheuseinterpretationquestionshallbeaccompaniedbyastatementoffactslisting the natureofthe uses andwhetheritinvolves dwelling activity,sales, processing,type of product, storage,andamountandnaturethereof,enclosedoropenstorage,anticipatedemployment, transportationrequirements,theamountofnoise,odor,fumes,dust,toxicmaterialandvibration likelytobegeneratedandthegeneralrequirementsofpublicutilities,suchaswaterandsanitary sewer. (b)Assignmenttousedistrict.Theplanningandzoningcommissionshallconsiderthenature anddescribedperformanceoftheproposeduseanditscompatibilitywiththeusespermittedin thevariousdistrictsanddeterminethezoningdistrictordistrictswithinwhichtheuseshouldbe permitted. (c)Recommendationtothetowncouncil.Theplanningandzoningcommissionshalltransmit itsfindingsandrecommendationstothetowncouncilastotheclassificationproposedforany neworunlisteduse.Thetowncouncilshall,byordinance,approvetherecommendationofthe 14-29 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning planningandzoningcommissionormakesuchdeterminationconcerningtheclassificationof suchuseasit determines appropriate,based onitsfindings. (Ordinance98-29,sec.XII,adopted12/1/98;Ordinance2000-06,sec.XII,adopted3/21/00;2006 Code, ch. 13,sec. 3.02) Sec. 14.02.103Usetable Thefollowingtablepresentsthezoningdistrictclassificationsandthepermittedandconditional useswithinthose classifications: Denotes a prohibiteduse PDenotes a permitted use byright CDenotes of\[a\] conditionaluse permitrequired SDenotes a specificuse permitrequired DistrictClassifications PermittedUses R-15R-12R-11R-10R-9R-8R-FVR-TTR-OHR-OHPR-SMHCGCRNSPOGU (a)RESIDENTIAL Caretakerorguard C residence Dwelling,duplex Dwelling,manufactured P housing Dwelling,multifamily apartment Dwelling,mobilehome Dwelling,one-family attached Dwelling,one-family P P P P P P P P P P P P detached FamilyhomeC C C C C C C C C C C C Homefor developmentally P disabled Hotels Motels Nursing,restand P convalescenthome Recreationalvehicle campgrounds Religious convent, P rectory,monastery Retirementhome, P orphanage (b)RELIGIOUSAND PHILANTHROPIC Churches, temples and C C C C C C C C C C C C P P P P P synagogues Eleemosynary institutions 14-30 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning DistrictClassifications PermittedUses R-15 R-12R-11R-10R-9R-8R-FVR-TTR-OHR-OHPR-SMHCGCRNSPOGU (c) EDUCATIONAL Children’sday care P P centerandkindergarten Junior colleges, colleges anduniversities Schools,privatebusiness P andprofessional Schools,primary and P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P secondary Schools,vocational, technicaland trade (d)COMMUNITY FACILITIES Athleticfield,stadium, P auditorium,gym Cemetery and P mausoleums Commercialswimming P pool Culturalbuildingsand C C C P facilities Golf course, clubhouse, P relatedfacilities Gov.maint.bldg,storage C C C yards Municipaladmin,public P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P servicefacilities Park,playground, P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P playlots,relatedfacilities Privatelyowned and C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C operatedplayground Publicanimalpounds andshelters PublicsafetyfacilitiesP P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P Radio,television C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C microwave towers Social,recreational, P P P assemblybldgs. Tennis,handball, P racquetball clubs Utilityfacilities,garage, C C storagebldg./yard Utilityfacilities, P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P distributionlines Utilitiesfacilities,energy C C plant Utilityfacilities,office P C C (e)PROFESSIONAL Accountingoffice P P Admin.,executive, P P editorialoffice Architectural,eng., P P planningoffice 14-31 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning DistrictClassifications PermittedUses R-15R-12R-11R-10R-9R-8R-FVR-TTR-OHR-OHPR-SMHCGCRNSPOGU Attorney’soffice P P Hospital Insuranceoffice P P Extendedstaysurgery center Personal/family P P counselor Physicianand/ordentist P P Publicsecretary P P (f) BUSINESS Barber,beauty,styling P P shops Health,athleticshops P P P Massageshops Medical,dental, chiropractic,optometry, P P etc. Realestateoffice P P Tanningsalon P Travelbureauor agency P P Weightreductionstudio P P P (g)RETAIL Artstudio P Artsupplystore P Arts, crafts,hobbyshops P Bakeryshops P Bicycleshop P Beer andwinesales(off- S S S S S S premises consumption only) Confectionaryshop P Dairyfoodshop P Dancestudio P Drugstore, apothecary, P pharmacy Dry cleaners,pick-up P anddrop-off Dry cleaningplan\[plant\] Duplicationandmailing P service Electricalgoodsand P fixtures Fabricandknittingshop P Florist P Grocerystore P Hardwarestore P Householdappliance P store Householdfurnishings, P fixtures Ice creamshop P Jewelry,watchstore P Liquorstore S Musicstore P 14-32 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning PermittedUsesDistrictClassifications R-15R-12R-11R-10R-9R-8R-FVR-TTR-OHR-OHPR-SMHCGCRNSPOGU Tanningsalon P Pawnshop P Photographserviceand P P studio Printing,publishing, P engraving Restaurant C C C Restaurant,drive-in Restaurantw/alcoholic C C C beveragesales Saleofmixedbeverages inrestaurantsbyfood S S S S S S andbeverage certificate holdersonly Sportinggoodsstore P P Wallpaper,paintstore P Wearingapparelstore P (h)RECREATIONAL Community center C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C P (nonprofit) Country club,private P Golf course P Privatehealth club P P P Privatestable P Swimmingpool(private P club) Swimmingpool, tennis C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C P court(nonprofit) Tennis court(private C C C C C C C C C C C C residence) (Ordinance98-29,sec.XIII,adopted12/1/98;Ordinance2000-06,sec.XIII,adopted3/21/00; Ordinance2002-28,sec.III,adopted8/19/02;Ordinance2003-28,sec.II,adopted12/1/03; Ordinance2004-10,sec.II,adopted3/1/04;Ordinance2005-07,sec.II,adopted4/18/05;2006 Code, ch. 13,sec. 3.02;Ordinance 2011-17,sec. 2.01, adopted 5/2/11) Secs. 14.02.104–14.02.150Reserved Division 4. DistrictRegulations Sec. 14.02.151R-15 Single-FamilyDistrict regulations (a)Purpose.ThepurposeoftheR-15Single-FamilyDistrictistoallowsingle-familydetached dwellingsonlotsofnotlessthanfifteenthousand(15,000)squarefeet,togetherwiththeallowed incidentalandaccessoryuses,inordertopromotelowpopulationdensitieswithinintegral neighborhood units. (b)Application.LotsinasubdivisionlegallyapprovedandproperlyrecordedintheDenton Countyplatrecordpriortotheeffectivedateofthisordinancewhichdonotmeettheminimum lotsizesandarearequirementssetforthinthissectionshall not beconsideredtobeinviolationof saidrequirementsand,forpurposesofthissection,shallbedeemedtoconformtothe requirementssetforthinthissection. 14-33 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning (c)Usesgenerally.InanR-15Single-FamilyDistrictnolandshallbeusedandnobuildingor structureshallbeinstalled,erectedfororconvertedtoanyuseotherthanassetforthinsection 14.02.103,UseTables, andin accordancewiththefollowing: (1)Accessoryuses.AccessoryusesshallbepermittedwithintheR-15Single-Family Districtinaccordancewiththeregulationsprovidedinsection14.02.253,Accessory Structures. (2)Conditionaluses.ConditionalusesmaybepermittedwithintheR-15Single-Family Districtin accordancewiththeregulations providedinsection14.02.301,Conditional Use Permit. (3)Limitationof uses. (A)Garagesalesare prohibited. (B)Any use not expressly permittedorallowed by permithereinis prohibited. (d)Planrequirements.No applicationfor a building permitforthe construction of a building or structureshallbe approvedunless: (1)Aplat,meetingallrequirementsofthetown,hasbeenapprovedbythetowncouncil andrecordedintheofficialrecordsofthecountyinwhichthepropertyislocated; (2)Siteplan.Asiteplanforallnonresidentialuseshasbeenapprovedmeetingthe conditionsas providedinsection 14.02.259, SitePlanRequirements. .Exceptasprovidedbysection14.02.254,HeightLimits,nobuilding (e)Heightregulations shall exceedfortyfeet(40') ortwoand one-half(2-1/2)storiesin height. (f)Arearegulations.Thefollowingminimumstandardsshallberequiredmeasuredfrom propertylines: AreaDescriptionAreaRegulations (1)LotsizeLotsforany permitted useshall have a minimum area of fifteenthousand(15,000)squarefeet. (2) Minimum open spaceAllareas not devotedtobuildings,walkways,structures or off-street parking areashallbe devotedtograss,trees, gardens,shrubs orothersuitablelandscapematerial.In addition,alldevelopmentsshallreserve openspacein accordancewiththetownparklanddedicationordinance, and otherapplicable ordinances. 14-34 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning AreaDescriptionAreaRegulations (3) Maximum buildingThe combinedarea covered by allmain andaccessory coveragebuildings andstructuresshall notexceedthirty-five percent(35%)ofthetotallotarea. Swimming poolsand spasshall notbeincludedin determiningmaximum building coverage. (4) MinimumfloorareaTheminimumsquarefootage of a dwelling unit, exclusiveofgarages, breezeways and porches,shall be 2,500squarefeet.Residenceswithmorethan one(1) storyshall have a minimumfirstfloorarea of 2,000 squarefeet.(includinggarage area). (5)Depthoffrontyard** 30 feetminimum (6)Depthofrearyard** 25 feetminimum (Norearyardshallface anystreet, provided, however, thatthisrequirementshall not applywheretherearyard of alotabuts astreetwhichis contiguoustothe perimeterofthetown.) (7)Widthofsideyard**Aminimum oftwelve andone-half(12.5)feet;provided, thatthe distancebetweenbuildings andstructures on contiguouslotsremainsaminimum of 25 feet,thewidth ofthesideyardon onesidemay be reducedto notless than 7.5feet. (8)Widthofsideyard**20feetminimum adjacenttosidestreet (9)Widthoflot90feetminimum(measured atfront buildingline) (10)Widthoflot adjacentto110feetminimum(measured atfrontbuildingline) sidestreet (11)Depthoflot120feetminimum(measured atfrontpropertylines) (12)Depthoflot,cul-de-sac,100feetminimum or cornerlot **Allrequiredyardsshall complywithsection14.02.255,RequiredYards. (g)Bufferedarearegulations.WheneveranR-15Single-Familydevelopmentislocated adjacenttoanexistingHUD-codemanufacturedhomeandindustrializedhousingdistrict, multifamilydevelopmentoranonresidentialdistrict,withoutanydivisionsuchasadedicated publicstreet,parkorpermanentopenspace,allprincipalbuildingsorstructuresshallbesetback aminimumoftwenty-five(25)feetfromtheadjoiningpropertyline.Thesetbackareashall containlandscapeimprovements,fencing, berms ortreesto adequately buffer adjoining uses. 14-35 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning (h)Off-streetparking.Provisionsfortheparkingofautomobilesonpavedsurfacesshallbe allowedasanaccessoryuseprovidedthatsuchshallnotbelocatedonarequiredfrontyard,with theexceptionbeingthatacirculardrivemaybelocatedinthefrontyard.Parkingwithina circulardriveshallbetemporaryandmaynotincludepermanentparkingofrecreationalvehicles, othervehicles,orvehiclesinastateofmajordisrepair.Off-streetparkingshallbeprovidedin accordancewiththeprovisionsofsection14.02.353,Off-StreetParkingRequirements,andall otherapplicableordinancesofthetown.Everyresidenceshallhaveagarageand\[which\]shall have a minimuminteriormeasurement of21feetby 22 feet. (i)Garages.Attachedgaragesshallnotfaceanypublicdedicatedright-of-wayorgolfcourse. Detachedgaragesshallcomplywithsection 14.02.253,Accessory Structures andUses. (j)Off-streetloading.Nooff-streetloadingisrequiredintheR-15Districtforresidentialuses. Off-streetloadingforconditionalusesmayberequiredasdeterminedbytheplanningandzoning commission andtowncouncil. (k)Masonryrequirements.Allprincipalandaccessorybuildingsandstructuresshallbeof exteriorfireresistantconstructionhavingatleasteighty(80)percentofthetotalexteriorwalls, excludingdoors,windowsandporches,constructedofbrick,stone,orstucco.Allexterior chimneyssurfacesshallalsobeofbrick,stone,orstucco.Othermaterialsofequalorsimilar characteristicsmay be allowed upon approvaloftheplanning and zoning commission. (Ordinance98-29,sec.XIV,adopted12/1/98;Ordinance2000-06,sec.XIV,adopted3/21/00; 2006Code,ch. 13,sec. 4.01) Sec. 14.02.152R-12 Single-FamilyDistrict regulations .ThepurposeoftheR-12Single-FamilyDistrictistoallowsingle-familydetached (a)Purpose dwellingsonlotsofnotlessthantwelvethousand(12,000)squarefeet,togetherwiththeallowed incidentalandaccessoryuses,inordertopromotelowpopulationdensitieswithinintegral neighborhood units. (b)Application.LotsinasubdivisionlegallyapprovedandproperlyrecordedintheDenton Countyplatrecordpriortotheeffectivedateofthisordinancewhichdonotmeettheminimum lotsizesandarearequirementssetforthinthissectionshall not beconsideredtobeinviolationof saidrequirementsand,forpurposesofthissection,shallbedeemedtoconformtothe requirementssetforthinthissection. (c)Usesgenerally.InanR-12Single-FamilyDistrictnolandshallbeusedandnobuildingor structureshall beusedforor convertedto any use otherthanassetforthinsection14.02.103,Use Tables, andinaccordancewiththefollowing: (1)Accessoryuses.AccessoryusesshallbepermittedwithintheR-12Single-Family Districtinaccordancewiththeregulationsprovidedinsection14.02.253,Accessory Structures. (2)Conditionaluses.ConditionalusesmaybepermittedwithintheR-12Single-Family Districtin accordancewiththeregulations providedinsection14.02.301,Conditional Use Permit. 14-36 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning (3)Limitationof uses. (A)Garagesalesare prohibited. (B)Any use not expressly permittedorallowed by permithereinis prohibited. (d)Planrequirements.No applicationfor a building permitforthe construction of a building or structureshallbe approvedunless: (1)Aplat,meetingallrequirementsofthetown,hasbeenapprovedbythetowncouncil andrecordedintheofficialrecordsofthecountyinwhichthepropertyislocated; (2)Siteplan.Asiteplanforallnonresidentialuseshasbeenapprovedmeetingthe conditionsas providedinsection 14.02.259, SitePlanRequirements. (e)Heightregulations.Exceptasprovidedbysection14.02.254,HeightLimits,nobuilding shall exceedfortyfeet(40') ortwoand one-half(2-1/2)storiesin height. (f)Arearegulations.Thefollowingminimumstandardsshallberequiredmeasuredfrom propertylines: AreaDescriptionAreaRegulations (1)LotsizeLotsforany permitted useshall have a minimum area of twelvethousand(12,000)squarefeet. (2) Minimum open spaceAllareas not devotedtobuildings,walkways,structures or off-streetparking areashall be devotedtograss,trees, gardens,shrubs orothersuitablelandscapematerial.In addition,alldevelopmentsshallreserve openspacein accordancewiththetownparklanddedicationordinance, and otherapplicable ordinancesofthetown. (3) Maximum buildingThe combinedarea covered by allmain andaccessory coveragebuildings andstructuresshall notexceedthirty-five(35) percentofthetotallot area. Swimming pools and spas shall not beincludedin determiningmaximum building coverage. 14-37 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning AreaDescriptionAreaRegulations (4) MinimumfloorareaTheminimumsquarefootage of a dwelling unit,exclusive ofgarages,breezeways and porches,shallbein accordancewiththefollowing: GolfCourseAllOther TypeofStructure LotsLots Onestoryresidence2,500 2,000 One and one-halfstory or 2,500* 2,000* twostoryresidence Residenceon cornerlot2,500* 2,500* *Thoseresidenceswithmorethan one(1)storyshallhave aminimumfirstfloorareaof 2,000squarefeet(including garage area). (5)Depthoffrontyard** 25 feetminimum (6)Depthofrearyard** 25 feetminimum (Norearyardshallface anystreet;provided,however,that thisrequirementshall notapplywheretherearyardofa lotabuts astreetwhichiscontiguoustotheperimeterof thetown.) (7)Widthofsideyard**Aminimum often(10)feet; providedthatthe distance between buildings andstructureson contiguouslots remains a minimum of 20 feet,thewidth ofthesideyard on one sidemay be reducedto notlessthan 5 feet. (8)Widthofsideyard20feetminimum adjacenttosidestreet** (9)Widthoflot90feetminimum(measured atfront buildingline) (10)Widthoflot adjacentto110feetminimum(measured atfrontbuildingline) sidestreet (11)Depthoflot110feetminimum(measuredfromfrontpropertyline) (12)Depthoflot,cul-de-sac100feetminimum or cornerlot **Allrequiredyardsshall complywithsection14.02.255,RequiredYards. 14-38 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning (g)Bufferedarearegulations.WheneveranR-12Single-Familydevelopmentislocated adjacenttoanexistingHUD-codemanufacturedhomeandindustrializedhousingdistrict, multifamilydevelopmentoranonresidentialdistrict,withoutanydivisionsuchasadedicated publicstreet,parkorpermanentopenspace,allprincipalbuildingsorstructuresshallbesetback aminimumoftwenty-five(25)feetfromtheadjoiningpropertyline.Thesetbackareashall containlandscapeimprovements,fencing, berms ortreesto adequately buffer adjoining uses. (h)Off-streetparking.Provisionsfortheparkingofautomobilesonpavedsurfacesshallbe allowedasanaccessoryuseprovidedthatsuchshallnotbelocatedonarequiredfrontyard,with theexceptionbeingthatacirculardrivemaybelocatedinthefrontyard.Parkingwithina circulardriveshallbetemporaryandmaynotincludepermanentparkingofrecreationalvehicles, othervehicles,orvehiclesinastateofmajordisrepair.Off-streetparkingshallbeprovidedin accordancewiththeprovisionsofsection14.02.353,Off-StreetParkingRequirements,andall otherapplicableordinancesofthetown.Everyresidenceshallhaveagaragewhichshallhavea minimuminteriormeasurement of 21 feet by 22 feet. (i)Garages.Attachedgaragesshallnotfaceanypublicdedicatedright-of-wayorgolfcourse. Detachedgaragesshallcomplywithsection 14.02.253,Accessory Structures andUses. (j)Off-streetloading.Nooff-streetloadingisrequiredintheR-12Single-FamilyDistrictfor residentialuses.Off-streetloadingforconditionalusesmayberequiredasdeterminedbythe planning and zoning commissionandtown council. (k)Masonryrequirements.Allprincipalandaccessorybuildingsandstructuresshallbeof exteriorfireresistantconstructionhavingatleasteighty(80)percentofthetotalexteriorwalls, excludingdoors,windowsandporches,constructedofbrick,stone,orstucco.Allexterior chimneyssurfacesshallalsobeofbrick,stone,orstucco.Othermaterialsofequalorsimilar characteristicsmay be allowed upon approvaloftheplanning and zoning commission. (Ordinance 98-29,sec.XV, adopted 12/1/98;Ordinance 2000-06,sec.XV, adopted 3/21/00; 2006 Code, ch. 13,sec. 4.02) Sec. 14.02.153R-11 Single-FamilyDistrict regulations (a)Purpose.ThepurposeoftheR-11Single-FamilyDistrictistoallowsingle-familydetached dwellingsonlotsofnotlessthaneleventhousand(11,000)squarefeet,togetherwiththeallowed incidentalandaccessoryuses,inordertopromotelowpopulationdensitieswithinintegral neighborhood units. (b)Application.LotsinasubdivisionlegallyapprovedandproperlyrecordedintheDenton Countyplatrecordpriortotheeffectivedateofthisordinancewhichdonotmeettheminimum lotsizesandarearequirementssetforthinthissectionshall not beconsideredtobeinviolationof saidrequirementsand,forpurposesofthissection,shallbedeemedtoconformtothe requirementssetforthinthissection. 14-39 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning (c)Usesgenerally.InanR-11Single-FamilyDistrictnolandshallbeusedandnobuildingor structureshallbeinstalled,erectedfororconvertedtoanyuseotherthanassetforthinsection 14.02.103,UseTables, andin accordancewiththefollowing: (1)Accessoryuses.AccessoryusesshallbepermittedwithintheR-11Single-Family Districtinaccordancewiththeregulationsprovidedinsection14.02.253,Accessory Structures. (2)Conditionaluses.ConditionalusesmaybepermittedwithintheR-11Single-Family Districtin accordancewiththeregulations providedinsection14.02.301,Conditional Use Permit. (3)Limitationof uses. (A)Garagesalesare prohibited. (B)Any use not expressly permittedorallowed by permithereinis prohibited. (d)Planrequirements.No applicationfor a building permitforthe construction of a building or structureshallbe approvedunless: (1)Aplat,meetingallrequirementsofthetown,hasbeenapprovedbythetowncouncil andrecordedintheofficialrecordsofthecountyinwhichthepropertyislocated; (2)Siteplan.Asiteplanforallnonresidentialuseshasbeenapprovedmeetingthe conditionsas providedinsection 14.02.259, SitePlanRequirements. .Exceptasprovidedbysection14.02.254,HeightLimits,nobuilding (e)Heightregulations shall exceedfortyfeet(40') ortwoand one-half(2-1/2)storiesin height. (f)Arearegulations.Thefollowingminimumstandardsshallberequiredmeasuredfrom propertylines: AreaDescriptionAreaRegulations (1)LotsizeLotsforany permitted useshall have a minimum area of twelvethousand(12,000)squarefeet. (2) Minimum open spaceAllareas not devotedtobuildings,walkways,structures or off-street parking areashallbe devotedtograss,trees, gardens,shrubs orothersuitablelandscapematerial.In addition,alldevelopmentsshallreserve openspacein accordancewiththetownparklanddedicationordinance, and otherapplicable ordinancesofthetown. (3) Maximum buildingThe combinedarea covered by allmain andaccessory coveragebuildings andstructuresshall notexceedthirty-five(35) percentofthetotallot area. Swimming pools and spas shall not beincludedin determiningmaximum building coverage. 14-40 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning AreaDescriptionAreaRegulations (4) MinimumfloorareaTheminimumsquarefootage of a dwelling unit, exclusiveofgarages, breezeways and porches,shall be in accordancewiththefollowing: GolfCourseAllOther TypeofStructure LotsLots Onestoryresidence 2,500 2,000 One and one-halfstory2,500* 2,000* ortwostoryresidence Residenceon cornerlot2,500* 2,500* *Thoseresidenceswithmorethan one(1)storyshall have a minimumfirstfloorareaof 1,100squarefeet. (5)Depthoffrontyard** 25 feetminimum (6)Depthofrearyard** 25 feetminimum (Norearyardshallface anystreet;provided,however, thatthisrequirementshall not applywheretherearyard of alotabuts astreetwhichis contiguoustothe perimeterofthetown.) (7)Widthofsideyard**Aminimum often(10)feet; providedthatthe distance between buildings andstructureson contiguouslots remains a minimum of 20 feet,thewidth ofthesideyard on one sidemay be reducedto notlessthan 5 feet. (8)Widthofsideyard20feetminimum adjacent\[tosidestreet\] (9)Widthoflot90feetminimum(measured atfront buildingline) (10)Widthoflot adjacentto110feetminimum(measured atfrontbuildingline) sidestreet (11)Depthoflot110feetminimum(measuredfromfrontpropertyline) (12)Depthoflot,cul-de-sac100feetminimum or cornerlot **Allrequiredyardsshall complywithsection14.02.255,RequiredYards. (g)Bufferedarearegulations.WheneveranR-12Single-Familydevelopmentislocated adjacenttoanexistingHUD-codemanufacturedhomeandindustrializedhousingdistrict, multifamilydevelopmentoranonresidentialdistrict,withoutanydivisionsuchasadedicated publicstreet,parkorpermanentopenspace,allprincipalbuildingsorstructuresshallbesetback aminimumoftwenty-five(25)feetfromtheadjoiningpropertyline.Thesetbackareashall containlandscapeimprovements,fencing, berms ortreesto adequately buffer adjoining uses. 14-41 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning (h)Off-streetparking.Provisionsfortheparkingofautomobilesonpavedsurfacesshallbe allowedasanaccessoryuseprovidedthatsuchshallnotbelocatedonarequiredfrontyard,with theexceptionbeingthatacirculardrivemaybelocatedinthefrontyard.Parkingwithina circulardriveshallbetemporaryandmaynotincludepermanentparkingofrecreationalvehicles, othervehicles,orvehiclesinastateofmajordisrepair.Off-streetparkingshallbeprovidedin accordancewiththeprovisionsofsection14.02.353,Off-StreetParkingRequirements,andall otherapplicableordinancesofthetown.Everyresidenceshallhaveagaragewhichshallhavea minimuminteriormeasurement of 21 feet by 22 feet. (i)Garages.Attachedgaragesshallnotfaceanypublicdedicatedright-of-wayorgolfcourse. Detachedgaragesshallcomplywithsection 14.02.253,Accessory Structures andUses. (j)Off-streetloading.Nooff-streetloadingisrequiredintheR-11Single-FamilyDistrictfor residentialuses.Off-streetloadingforconditionalusesmayberequiredasdeterminedbythe planning and zoning commissionandtown council. (k)Masonryrequirements.Allprincipalandaccessorybuildingsandstructuresshallbeof exteriorfireresistantconstructionhavingatleasteighty(80)percentofthetotalexteriorwalls, excludingdoors,windowsandporches,constructedofbrick,stone,orstucco.Allexterior chimneyssurfacesshallalsobeofbrick,stone,orstucco.Othermaterialsofequalorsimilar characteristicsmay be allowed upon approvaloftheplanning and zoning commission. (Ordinance98-29,sec.XVI,adopted12/1/98;Ordinance2000-06,sec.XVI,adopted3/21/00; 2006Code,ch. 13,sec. 4.03) Sec. 14.02.154R-10 Single-FamilyDistrict regulations (a)Purpose.ThepurposeoftheR-10Single-FamilyDistrictistoallowsingle-familydetached dwellingsonlotsofnotlessthantenthousand(10,000)squarefeet,togetherwiththeallowed incidentalandaccessoryuses,inordertopromotelowpopulationdensitieswithinintegral neighborhood units. (b)Application.LotsinasubdivisionlegallyapprovedandproperlyrecordedintheDenton Countyplatrecordpriortotheeffectivedateofthisordinancewhichdonotmeettheminimum lotsizesandarearequirementssetforthinthissectionshall not beconsideredtobeinviolationof saidrequirementsand,forpurposesofthissection,shallbedeemedtoconformtothe requirementssetforthinthissection. (c)Usesgenerally.InanR-10Single-FamilyDistrictnolandshallbeusedandnobuildingor structureshallbeinstalled,erectedfororconvertedtoanyuseotherthanassetforthinsection 14.02.103,UseTables,relatingtopermittedprincipalusesandin accordancewiththefollowing: (1)Accessoryuses.AccessoryusesshallbepermittedwithintheR-10Single-Family Districtinaccordancewiththeregulationsprovidedinsection14.02.253,Accessory Structures. (2)Conditionaluses.ConditionalusesmaybepermittedwithintheR-10Single-Family Districtin accordancewiththeregulations providedinsection14.02.301,Conditional Use Permit. 14-42 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning (3)Limitationof uses. (A)Garagesalesare prohibited. (B)Any use not expressly permittedorallowed by permithereinis prohibited. (d)Planrequirements.No applicationfor a building permitforthe construction of a building or structureshallbe approvedunless: (1)Aplat,meetingallrequirementsofthetown,hasbeenapprovedbythetowncouncil andrecordedintheofficialrecordsofthecountyinwhichthepropertyislocated; (2)Siteplan.Asiteplanforallnonresidentialuseshasbeenapprovedmeetingthe conditionsas providedinsection 14.02.259, SitePlanRequirements. (e)Heightregulations.Exceptasprovidedbysection14.02.254,HeightLimits,nobuilding shall exceedfortyfeet(40') ortwoand one-half(2-1/2)storiesin height. (f)Arearegulations.Thefollowingminimumstandardsshallberequiredmeasuredfrom propertylines: AreaDescriptionAreaRegulations (1)LotsizeLotsforany permitted useshall have a minimum area of tenthousand(10,000)squarefeet. (2) Minimum open spaceAllareas not devotedtobuildings,walkways,structures or off-street parking areashallbe devotedtograss,trees, gardens,shrubs orothersuitablelandscapematerial.In addition,alldevelopmentsshallreserve openspacein accordancewiththetownparklanddedicationordinance, and otherapplicable ordinancesofthetown. (3) Maximum buildingThe combinedarea covered by allmain andaccessory coveragebuildings andstructuresshall notexceedthirty-five(35) percentofthetotallot area. Swimming pools and spas shall not beincludedin determiningmaximum building coverage. 14-43 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning AreaDescriptionAreaRegulations (4) MinimumfloorareaTheminimumsquarefootage of a dwelling unit, exclusiveofgarages, breezeways and porches,shall bein accordancewiththefollowing: GolfCourseAllOther TypeofStructure LotsLots Onestoryresidence 2,250 2,000 One and one-halfstory or2,250* 2,000* twostoryresidence Residenceon cornerlot2,250* 2,250* *Thoseresidenceswithmorethan one(1)storyshallhave aminimumfirstfloorareaof 1,800squarefeet(including garage area). (5)Depthoffrontyard** 25 feetminimum (6)Depthofrearyard** 25 feetminimum (Norearyardshallface anystreet;provided,however, thatthisrequirementshall not applywheretherearyard of alotabuts astreetwhichis contiguoustothe perimeter ofthetown.) (7)Widthofsideyard**Aminimum often(10)feet; providedthatthe distance between buildings andstructureson contiguouslots remains a minimum of 20 feet,thewidth ofthesideyard on one sidemay be reducedto notlessthan 5 feet. (8)Widthofsideyard15feetminimum adjacenttosidestreet** (9)Widthoflot80feetminimum(measured atfront buildingline) (10)Widthoflot adjacentto95feetminimum(measured atfront buildingline) sidestreet (11)Depthoflot100feetminimum(measuredfromfrontpropertyline) (12)Depthoflot,cul-de-sac100feetminimum or cornerlot **Allrequiredyardsshall complywithsection14.02.255,RequiredYards. 14-44 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning (g)Bufferedarearegulations.WheneveranR-10Single-Familydevelopmentislocated adjacenttoanexistingHUD-codemanufacturedhomeandindustrializedhousingdistrict, multifamilydevelopmentoranonresidentialdistrict,withoutanydivisionsuchasadedicated publicstreet,parkorpermanentopenspace,allprincipalbuildingsorstructuresshallbesetback aminimumoftwenty-five(25)feetfromtheadjoiningpropertyline.Thesetbackareashall containlandscapeimprovements,fencing, berms ortreesto adequately buffer adjoining uses. (h)Off-streetparking.Provisionsfortheparkingofautomobilesonpavedsurfacesshallbe allowedasanaccessoryuseprovidedthatsuchshallnotbelocatedonarequiredfrontyard,with theexceptionbeingthatacirculardrivemaybelocatedinthefrontyard.Parkingwithina circulardriveshallbetemporaryandmaynotincludepermanentparkingofrecreationalvehicles, othervehicles,orvehiclesinastateofmajordisrepair.Off-streetparkingshallbeprovidedin accordancewiththeprovisionsofsection14.02.353,Off-StreetParkingRequirements,andall otherapplicableordinancesofthetown.Everyresidenceshallhaveagaragewhichshallhavea minimuminteriormeasurement of 21 feet by 22 feet. (i)Garages.Attachedgaragesshallnotfaceanypublicdedicatedright-of-wayorgolfcourse. Detachedgaragesshallcomplywithsection 14.02.253,Accessory Structures andUses. (j)Off-streetloading.Nooff-streetloadingisrequiredintheR-10Single-FamilyDistrictfor residentialuses.Off-streetloadingforconditionalusesmayberequiredasdeterminedbythe planning and zoning commissionandtown council. (k)Masonryrequirements.Allprincipalandaccessorybuildingsandstructuresshallbeof exteriorfireresistantconstructionhavingatleasteighty(80)percentofthetotalexteriorwalls, excludingdoors,windowsandporches,constructedofbrick,stone,orstucco.Allexterior chimneyssurfacesshallalsobeofbrick,stone,orstucco.Othermaterialsofequalorsimilar characteristicsmay be allowed upon approvaloftheplanning and zoning commission. (Ordinance98-29,sec.XVII,adopted12/1/98;Ordinance2000-06,sec.XVII,adopted3/21/00; 2006Code,ch. 13,sec. 4.04) Sec. 14.02.155R-9 Single-FamilyDistrict regulations (a)Purpose.ThepurposeoftheR-9Single-FamilyDistrictistoallowsingle-familydetached dwellingsonlotsofnotlessthanninethousand(9,000)squarefeet,togetherwiththeallowed incidentalandaccessoryuses,inordertopromotelowpopulationdensitieswithinintegral neighborhood units. (b)Application.LotsinasubdivisionlegallyapprovedandproperlyrecordedintheDenton Countyplatrecordpriortotheeffectivedateofthisordinancewhichdonotmeettheminimum lotsizesandarearequirementssetforthinthissectionshall not beconsideredtobeinviolationof saidrequirementsand,forpurposesofthissection,shallbedeemedtoconformtothe requirementssetforthinthissection. 14-45 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning (c)Usesgenerally.InanR-9Single-FamilyDistrictnolandshallbeusedandnobuildingor structureshallbeinstalled,erectedfororconvertedtoanyuseotherthanassetforthinsection 14.02.103,UseTables, andin accordancewiththefollowing: (1)Accessoryuses.AccessoryusesshallbepermittedwithintheR-9Single-Family Districtinaccordancewiththeregulationsprovidedinsection14.02.253,Accessory Structures. (2)Conditionaluses.ConditionalusesmaybepermittedwithintheR-9Single-Family Districtin accordancewiththeregulations providedinsection14.02.301,Conditional Use Permit. (3)Limitationof uses. (A)Garagesalesare prohibited. (B)Any use not expressly permittedorallowed by permithereinis prohibited. (d)Planrequirements.No applicationfor a building permitforthe construction of a building or structureshallbe approvedunless: (1)Aplat,meetingallrequirementsofthetown,hasbeenapprovedbythetowncouncil andrecordedintheofficialrecordsofthecountyinwhichthepropertyislocated; (2)Siteplan.Asiteplanforallnonresidentialuseshasbeenapprovedmeetingthe conditionsas providedinsection 14.02.259, SitePlanRequirements. .Exceptasprovidedbysection14.02.254,HeightLimits,nobuilding (e)Heightregulations shall exceedfortyfeet(40') ortwoand one-half(2-1/2)storiesin height. (f)Arearegulations.Thefollowingminimumstandardsshallberequiredmeasuredfrom propertylines: AreaDescriptionAreaRegulations (1)LotsizeLotsforany permitted useshall have a minimum area of ninethousand(9,000)squarefeet. (2) Minimum open spaceAllareas not devotedtobuildings,walkways, structures oroff-street parking areashallbe devotedto grass,trees,gardens,shrubs or othersuitablelandscape material.In addition,all developmentsshallreserve openspaceinaccordancewiththetownparkland dedicationordinance, andother applicableordinances ofthetown. 14-46 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning AreaDescriptionAreaRegulations (3) Maximum buildingThe combinedarea covered by allmain andaccessory coveragebuildings andstructuresshall notexceedthirty-five (35)percent ofthetotallotarea. Swimming pools and spasshall notbeincludedin determiningmaximum building coverage. (4) MinimumfloorareaTheminimumsquarefootage of a dwelling unit, exclusiveofgarages, breezeways and porches,shall be in accordancewiththefollowing: GolfCourseAllOther TypeofStructure LotsLots Onestoryresidence 2,000 1,800 One and one-halfstory 2,000* 1,800* ortwostoryresidence Residenceon cornerlot2,000* 2,000* *Thoseresidenceswithmorethan one(1)storyshall have a minimumfirstfloorareaof 1,200squarefeet. (includinggarage area). (5)Depthoffrontyard** 25 feetminimum (6)Depthofrearyard** 25 feetminimum (Norearyardshallface anystreet;provided,however, thatthisrequirementshall not applywheretherear yard of alot abutsastreetwhichis contiguoustothe perimeterofthetown.) (7)Widthofsideyard**Aminimum ofseven and one-half(7.5)feet;provided thatthe distancebetweenbuildings andstructures on contiguouslotsremainsaminimum of 15 feet,the widthofthesideyard on onesidemay be reducedto notlessthan 5 feet. (8)Widthofsideyardadjacent15feetminimum tosidestreet** (9)Widthoflot85feetminimum(measured atfront buildingline) (10)Widthoflot adjacentto70feetminimum(measured atfront buildingline) sidestreet (11)Depthoflot110feetminimum(measuredfromfrontpropertyline) (12)Depthoflot,cul-de-sac or90feetminimum cornerlot **Allrequiredyardsshall complywithsection14.02.255,RequiredYards. 14-47 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning (g)Bufferedarearegulations. WheneveranR-9Single-Familydevelopmentislocatedadjacent toanexistingHUD-codemanufacturedhomeandindustrializedhousingdistrict,multifamily developmentoranonresidentialdistrict,withoutanydivisionsuchasadedicatedpublicstreet, park or permanent openspace, all principal buildingsorstructuresshall be set back aminimum of twenty(20)feetfromtheadjoiningpropertyline.Thesetbackareashallcontainlandscape improvements,fencing, berms ortreesto adequatelybuffer adjoining uses. (h)Garages.Attachedgaragesshallnotfaceanypublicdedicatedright-of-wayorgolfcourse. Detachedgaragesshallcomplywithsection 14.02.253,Accessory Structures andUses. (i)Off-streetparking.Provisionsfortheparkingofautomobilesonpavedsurfacesshallbe allowedasanaccessoryuseprovidedthatsuchshallnotbelocatedonarequiredfrontyard,with theexceptionbeingthatacirculardrivemaybelocatedinthefrontyard.Parkingwithina circulardriveshallbetemporaryandmaynotincludepermanentparkingofrecreationalvehicles, othervehicles,orvehiclesinastateofmajordisrepair.Off-streetparkingshallbeprovidedin accordancewiththeprovisionsofsection14.02.353,Off-StreetParkingRequirements,andall otherapplicableordinancesofthetown.Everyresidenceshallhaveagaragewhichshallhavea minimuminteriormeasurement of 21 feet by 22 feet. (j)Off-streetloading.Nooff-streetloadingisrequiredintheR-9Single-FamilyDistrictfor residentialuses.Off-streetloadingforconditionalusesmayberequiredasdeterminedbythe planning and zoning commissionandtown council. (k)Masonryrequirements.Allprincipalandaccessorybuildingsandstructuresshallbeof exteriorfireresistantconstructionhavingatleasteighty(80)percentofthetotalexteriorwalls, excludingdoors,windowsandporches,constructedofbrick,stone,orstucco.Allexterior chimneyssurfacesshallalsobeofbrick,stone,orstucco.Othermaterialsofequalorsimilar characteristicsmay be allowed upon approvaloftheplanning and zoning commission. (Ordinance98-29,sec.XVIII,adopted12/1/98;Ordinance2000-06,sec.XVIII,adopted3/21/00; 2006Code,ch. 13,sec. 4.05) Sec. 14.02.156R-8 Single-FamilyDistrict regulations (a)Purpose.ThepurposeoftheR-8Single-FamilyDistrictistoallowsingle-familydetached dwellingsonlotsofnotlessthaneightthousand(8,000)squarefeet,togetherwiththeallowed incidentalandaccessoryuses,inordertopromotelowpopulationdensitieswithinintegral neighborhood units. .LotsinasubdivisionlegallyapprovedandproperlyrecordedintheDenton (b)Application Countyplatrecordpriortotheeffectivedateofthisordinancewhichdonotmeettheminimum lotsizesandarearequirementssetforthinthissectionshall not beconsideredtobeinviolationof saidrequirementsand,forpurposesofthissection,shallbedeemedtoconformtotheminimum requirementsrequiredinthissection. 14-48 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning (c)Usesgenerally.IntheR-8Single-FamilyDistrictnolandshallbeusedandnobuildingor structureshallbeinstalled,erectedfororconvertedtoanyotherthanassetforthinsection 14.02.103,UseTables, andin accordancewiththefollowing: (1)Accessoryuses.AccessoryusesshallbepermittedwithintheR-8Single-Family Districtinaccordancewiththeregulationsprovidedinsection14.02.253,Accessory Structures. (2)Conditionaluses.ConditionalusesmaybepermittedwithintheR-8Single-Family Districtin accordancewiththeregulations providedinsection14.02.301,Conditional Use Permit. (3)Limitationof uses. (A)Garagesalesare prohibited. (B)Any use not expressly permittedorallowed by permithereinis prohibited. (d)Planrequirements.No applicationfor a building permitforthe construction of a building or structureshallbe approvedunless: (1)Aplat,meetingallrequirementsofthetown,hasbeenapprovedbythetowncouncil andrecordedintheofficialrecordsofthecountyinwhichthepropertyislocated; (2)Siteplan.Asiteplanforallnonresidentialuseshasbeenapprovedmeetingthe conditionsas providedinsection 14.02.259, SitePlanRequirements. .Exceptasprovidedbysection14.02.254,HeightLimits,nobuilding (e)Heightregulations shall exceedfortyfeet(40') ortwoand one-half(2-1/2)storiesin height. (f)Arearegulations.Thefollowingminimumstandardsshallberequiredmeasuredfrom propertylines: AreaDescriptionAreaRegulations (1)LotsizeLotsforany permitted useshall have a minimum area ofeightthousand(8,000)squarefeet. (2) Minimum open spaceAllareas not devotedtobuildings,walkways, structures oroff-street parking areashallbe devotedto grass,trees,gardens,shrubs or othersuitable landscapematerial.In addition,alldevelopmentsshall reserve openspacein accordancewiththetown parklanddedication ordinance, and otherapplicable ordinancesofthetown. 14-49 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning AreaDescriptionAreaRegulations (3) Maximum buildingThe combinedarea covered by allmain andaccessory coveragebuildings andstructuresshall notexceedthirty-five (35)percent ofthetotallotarea. Swimming pools and spasshall notbeincludedin determiningmaximum building coverage. (4) MinimumfloorareaTheminimumsquarefootage of a dwelling unit, exclusiveofgarages, breezeways and porches,shall be in accordancewiththefollowing: GolfCourseAllOther TypeofStructure LotsLots Onestoryresidence 2,000 1,650 One and one-halfstory 2,000* 1,800* ortwostoryresidence Residenceon cornerlot2,000* 2,000* *Thoseresidenceswithmorethan one(1)storyshall have a minimumfirstfloorareaof 1,100squarefeet (includinggarage area). (5)Depthoffrontyard** 25 feetminimum (6)Depthofrearyard** 20 feetminimum (Norearyardshallface anystreet;provided,however, thatthisrequirementshall not applywheretherear yard of alot abutsastreetwhichis contiguoustothe perimeterofthetown.) (7)Widthofsideyard**Aminimum offive(5)feeteachside (8)Widthofsideyard15feetminimum adjacenttosidestreet** (9)Widthoflot60feetminimum(measured atfront buildingline) (10)Widthoflot adjacentto75feetminimum(measured atfront buildingline) sidestreet (11)Depthoflot100feetminimum(measuredfromfrontpropertyline) (12)Depthoflot,cul-de-sac or85feetminimum cornerlot **Allrequiredyardsshall complywithsection14.02.255,RequiredYards. 14-50 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning (g)Bufferedarearegulations. WheneveranR-8Single-Familydevelopmentislocatedadjacent toanexistingHUD-codemanufacturedhomeandindustrializedhousingdistrict,multifamily developmentoranonresidentialdistrict,withoutanydivisionsuchasadedicatedpublicstreet, park or permanent openspace, all principal buildingsorstructuresshall be set back aminimum of twenty(20)feetfromtheadjoiningpropertyline.Thesetbackareashallcontainlandscape improvements,fencing, berms ortreesto adequatelybuffer adjoining uses. (h)Garages.Attachedgaragesarenotpermittedtofaceanypublicdedicatedstreetforalllots whichareninethousand(9,000)squarefeetorgreater.Inaddition,nomorethantwocontiguous lotsmayhavefrontentryattachedgarages.Attachedgaragesarenotpermittedtofaceanyside street.Detachedgaragesshallcomplywithsection 14.02.253,Accessory Structures and Uses. (i)Off-streetparking.Provisionsfortheparkingofautomobilesonpavedsurfacesshallbe allowedasanaccessoryuseprovidedthatsuchshallnotbelocatedonarequiredfrontyard,with theexceptionbeingthatacirculardrivemaybelocatedinthefrontyard.Parkingwithina circulardriveshallbetemporaryandmaynotincludepermanentparkingofrecreationalvehicles, othervehicles,orvehiclesinastateofmajordisrepair.Off-streetparkingshallbeprovidedin accordancewiththeprovisionsofsection14.02.353,Off-StreetParkingRequirements,andall otherapplicableordinancesofthetown.Everyresidenceshallhaveagaragewhichshallhavea minimuminteriormeasurement of 21 feet by 22 feet. (j)Off-streetloading.Nooff-streetloadingisrequiredintheR-8Single-FamilyDistrictfor residentialuses.Off-streetloadingforconditionalusesmayberequiredasdeterminedbythe planning and zoning commissionandtown council. (k)Masonryrequirements.Allprincipalandaccessorybuildingsandstructuresshallbeof exteriorfireresistantconstructionhavingatleasteighty(80)percentofthetotalexteriorwalls, excludingdoors,windowsandporches,constructedofbrick,stone,orstucco.Allexterior chimneyssurfacesshallalsobeofbrick,stone,orstucco.Othermaterialsofequalorsimilar characteristicsmay be allowed upon approvaloftheplanning and zoning commission. (Ordinance98-29,sec.XIX,adopted12/1/98;Ordinance2000-06,sec.XIX,adopted3/21/00; 2006Code,ch. 13,sec. 4.06) Sec. 14.02.157R-FVSingle-FamilyDistrictregulations (a)Purpose.ThepurposeoftheR-FairwayVillageSingle-FamilyDistrictistoallowsingle- familydetacheddwellingsonlotsofnotlessthanthreethousand(3,000)squarefeet,together withtheallowedincidentalandaccessoryuses,inordertopromotemediumpopulationdensities withinintegral neighborhood units. (b)Application.LotswithinthisdistrictarelocatedinFairwayVillage(asubdivisionlegally approvedandproperlyrecordedintheDentonCountyplatrecordpriortotheeffectivedateof thisordinance).Thoselotswhichdonotmeettheminimumlotsizerequirementssetforthinthis section,shallnotbeconsideredtobeinviolationofsaidlotsizerequirementsand,forpurposes ofthissection,shall be deemedto conformtotheminimumlotsizerequiredinthissection. 14-51 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning (c)Usesgenerally.InanR-FairwayVillageSingle-FamilyDistrictnolandshallbeusedand nobuildingshallbeinstalled,erectedfororconvertedtoanyuseotherthanassetforthinsection 14.02.103,UseTables, andin accordancewiththefollowing: (1)Accessoryuses.AccessoryusesshallbepermittedwithintheR-FairwayVillage Single-FamilyDistrictinaccordancewiththeregulationsprovidedinsection 14.02.253,Accessory Structures. (2)Conditionaluses.ConditionalusesmaybepermittedwithintheR-FairwayVillage Single-FamilyDistrictinaccordancewiththeregulationsprovidedinsection 14.02.301,ConditionalUse Permit. (3)Limitationof uses. (A)Garagesalesare prohibited. (B)Any use not expressly permittedorallowed by permithereinis prohibited. (d)Planrequirements.No applicationfor a building permitforthe construction of a building or structureshallbeapprovedunlessaplathasbeenrecordedintheofficialrecordsofthecountyin whichthe propertyislocated.Asiteplanfor allnonresidentialusesmustbe providedmeetingthe conditionsas providedinsection 14.02.259, SitePlanRequirements. (e)Heightregulations.Exceptasprovidedbysection14.02.254,HeightLimits,nobuilding shall havemorethantwoand one-half(2-1/2)stories,nor exceed 40'feetin height. (f)Arearegulations.Thefollowingminimumstandardsshallberequiredmeasuredfrom propertylines: AreaDescriptionAreaRegulations (1)LotsizeLotsforany permitted useshall have a minimum area ofthreethousand(3,000)squarefeet. (2) Minimum open spaceAllareas not devotedtobuildings,structures oroff- street parking areashallbedevotedtograss,trees, gardens,shrubs orothersuitablelandscapematerial. In addition,all developmentsshallreserve openspace in accordancewiththetown parkland dedication ordinance, andotherapplicableordinancesofthe town. 14-52 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning AreaDescriptionAreaRegulations (3) MinimumfloorareaTheminimumsquarefootage of a dwelling unit, exclusiveofgarages, breezeways and porches,shall beinaccordancewiththefollowing: MinimumExteriorArea TypeofStructure (insquarefeet) Onestoryresidence1,200 One and one-halfstory, twostory,two and one-1,500* halfstoryresidences *Thoseresidenceswith one and one-halfstoriesor greatershall have a minimumfirstfloorarea of1,000 squarefeet. (4)Depthoffrontyard 10 feetminimum(Lots 10,12,through 17) 15feetminimum(Lots 1 through 9, 11) (5)Depthofrearyard 10 feetminimum (6)Widthoflot40feetminimum(measured atfront buildingline) (7)Depthoflot70feetminimum(measured atthemidpointofthe frontage) *Thoseresidenceswithoneandone-halfstoriesorgreatershallhaveaminimumfirstfloor areaof1000squarefeet. .Provisionsfortheparkingofautomobilesonpavedsurfacesshallbe (g)Off-streetparking allowedasanaccessoryuseprovidedthatsuchshallnotbelocatedonarequiredfrontyard,with theexceptionbeingthatacirculardrivemaybelocatedinthefrontyard.Parkingwithina circulardriveshallbetemporaryandmaynotincludepermanentparkingofrecreationalvehicles, othervehicles,orvehiclesinastateofmajordisrepair.Off-streetparkingshallbeprovidedin accordancewiththeprovisionsofsection14.02.353,Off-StreetParkingRequirements,andall otherapplicableordinancesofthetown.Everyresidenceshallhaveagaragewhichshallhavea minimuminteriormeasurement of 21 feet by 22 feet. .Attachedanddetachedgaragesshallnotfaceagolfcourse.Detachedgarages (h)Garages shall complywithsection14.02.253,Accessory StructuresandUses. (i)Off-streetloading.Nooff-streetloadingisrequiredintheR-FairwayVillageDistrictfor residentialuses.Off-streetloadingforconditionalusesmayberequiredasdeterminedbythe planning and zoning commissionandtown council. 14-53 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning (j)Masonryrequirement.Allprincipalandaccessorybuildingsandstructuresshallbeof exteriorfireresistantconstructionhavingatleasteighty(80)percentofthetotalexteriorwalls, excludingdoors,windowsandporches,constructedofbrick,stone,orstucco.Allexterior chimneyssurfacesshallalsobeofbrick,stone,orstucco.Othermaterialsofequalcharacteristics may be allowed uponapproval oftheplanning and zoning commission. (Ordinance 98-29,sec.XX, adopted 12/1/98;Ordinance 2000-06,sec.XX, adopted 3/21/00; 2006 Code, ch. 13,sec. 4.07) Sec. 14.02.158R-TTTwentyinTrophySingle-FamilyDistrictregulations (a)Purpose.ThepurposeoftheR-TwentyinTrophySingle-FamilyDistrictistoallowsingle- familydetacheddwellingsonlotsofnotlessthaneightthousand(8,000)squarefeet,together withtheallowedincidentalandaccessoryuses,inordertopromotemediumpopulationdensities withinintegral neighborhood units. (b)Application.LotswithinthisdistrictarelocatedinTwentyinTrophy(asubdivisionlegally approvedandproperlyrecordedintheDentonCountyplatrecordpriortotheeffectivedateof thisordinance).Thoselotswhichdonotmeettheminimumlotsizerequirementssetforthinthis sectionshallnotbeconsideredtobeinviolationofsaidlotsizerequirementsand,for purposesof thissection,shallbe deemedto conformtotheminimumlotsizerequiredinthissection. (c)Usesgenerally.IntheR-TwentyinTrophy Single-FamilyDistrict nolandshallbe usedand nobuildingshallbeinstalled,erectedfororconvertedtoanyuseotherthanassetforthinsection 14.02.103,UseTables, andin accordancewiththefollowing: (1)Accessoryuses.AccessoryusesshallbepermittedwithintheR-TwentyinTrophy Single-FamilyDistrictinaccordancewiththeregulationsprovidedinsection 14.02.253,Accessory Structures. (2)Conditionaluses.ConditionalusesmaybepermittedwithintheR-TwentyinTrophy Single-FamilyDistrictinaccordancewiththeregulationsprovidedinsection 14.02.301,ConditionalUse Permit. (3)Limitationof uses. (A)Garagesalesare prohibited. (B)Any use not expressly permittedorallowed by permithereinis prohibited. .No applicationfor a building permitforthe construction of a building or (d)Planrequirements structureshallbeapprovedunlessaplathasbeenrecordedintheofficialrecordsofthecountyin whichthe propertyislocated.Asiteplanfor allnonresidentialusesmustbe providedmeetingthe conditionsas providedinsection 14.02.259, SitePlanRequirements. (e)Heightregulations.Exceptasprovidedbysection14.02.254,HeightLimits,ofthisarticle, no buildingshall havemorethantwo and one-half(2-1/2)stories, nor exceed 40'feetin height. 14-54 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning (f)Arearegulations.Thefollowingminimumstandardsshallberequiredmeasuredfrom propertylines: AreaDescriptionAreaRegulations (1)LotsizeLotsforany permitted useshall have a minimum area ofeightthousand(8,000)squarefeet. (2)Minimum open spaceAllareas not devotedtobuildings,structures oroff- street parking areashallbedevotedtograss,trees, gardens,shrubs orothersuitablelandscapematerial.In addition,alldevelopmentsshallreserve openspacein accordancewiththetownparklanddedication ordinance, andotherapplicableordinancesofthetown. (3)MinimumfloorareaTheminimumsquarefootage of a dwelling unit, exclusiveofgarages, breezeways and porches,shall be in accordancewiththefollowing: MinimumExteriorArea TypeofStructure (insquarefeet) Onestory,\[one\] and one- halfstory,twostory,two 1,800* and one-halfstory residences *Thoseresidencesshallhave a minimumfirstfloor areaof 1,000squarefeet. (4)Depthoffrontyard** 15 feetminimum (5)Depthofrearyard** 15 feetminimum (6)Widthofsideyardon\[sic\]6feetminimum one sideonly (7)Widthofsideyardadjacent10feetminimum tosidestreet (8)Widthoflot45feetminimum(measured atfront buildingline) (9)Depthoflot95feetminimum(measured atthemidpointofthe frontage) \[**Allrequiredyardsshallcomplywithsection 14.02.255,RequiredYards.\] 14-55 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning (g)Off-streetparking.Provisionsfortheparkingofautomobilesonpavedsurfacesshallbe allowedasanaccessoryuseprovidedthatsuchshallnotbelocatedonarequiredfrontyard,with theexceptionbeingthatacirculardrivemaybelocatedinthefrontyard.Parkingwithina circulardriveshallbetemporaryandmaynotincludepermanentparkingofrecreationalvehicles, othervehicles,orvehiclesinastateofmajordisrepair.Off-streetparkingshallbeprovidedin accordancewiththeprovisionsofsection14.02.353,Off-StreetParkingRequirements,andall otherapplicableordinancesofthetown.Everyresidenceshallhaveagaragewhichshallhavea minimuminteriormeasurement of 21 feet by 22 feet. (h)Garages.Attachedanddetachedgaragesshallnotfaceagolfcourse.Detachedgarages shall complywithsection14.02.253,Accessory StructuresandUses. (i)Off-streetloading.Nooff-streetloadingisrequiredintheR-TTTwentyinTrophyDistrict forresidentialuses.Off-streetloadingforconditionalusesmayberequiredasdeterminedbythe planning and zoning commissionandtown council. (j)Masonryrequirement.Allprincipalandaccessorybuildingsandstructuresshallbeof exteriorfireresistantconstructionhavingatleasteighty(80)percentofthetotalexteriorwalls, excludingdoors,windowsandporches,constructedofbrick,stone,orstucco.Allexterior chimneyssurfacesshallalsobeofbrick,stone,orstucco.Othermaterialsofequalcharacteristics may be allowed uponapproval oftheplanning and zoning commission. (Ordinance98-29,sec.XXI,adopted12/1/98;Ordinance2000-06,sec.XXI,adopted3/21/00; 2006Code,ch. 13,sec. 4.08) Sec. 14.02.159R-OHOakHillSingle-FamilyDistrict regulations .ThepurposeoftheR-OHOakHillSingle-FamilyDistrictistoallowsingle- (a)Purpose familydetacheddwellingsonlotsofnotlessthaneightthousandeighthundred(8,800)square feet,togetherwiththeallowedincidentalandaccessoryuses,inordertopromotemedium population densitieswithinintegralneighborhood units. (b)Application.Lotswithinthisdistrict arelocatedinOakHill(asubdivisionlegally approved andproperlyrecordedintheDentonCountyplatrecordpriortotheeffectivedateofthis ordinance).Thoselotswhichdonotmeettheminimumlotsizerequirementssetforthinthis sectionshallnotbeconsideredtobeinviolationofsaidlotsizerequirementsand,for purposesof thissection,shallbe deemedto conformtotheminimumlotsizerequiredinthissection. (c)Usesgenerally.IntheR-OakHillSingle-FamilyDistrictnolandshallbeusedandno buildingshallbeinstalled,erectedfororconvertedtoanyuseotherthanassetforthinsection 14.02.103,UseTables, andin accordancewiththefollowing: (1)Accessoryuses.AccessoryusesshallbepermittedwithintheR-OakHillSingle- FamilyDistrictinaccordancewiththeregulationsprovidedinsection14.02.253, Accessory Structures. (2)Conditionaluses.ConditionalusesmaybepermittedwithintheR-OHOakHill Single-FamilyDistrictinaccordancewiththeregulationsprovidedinsection 14.02.301,Conditional Permit. 14-56 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning (3)Limitationof uses. (A)Garagesalesare prohibited. (B)Any use not expressly permittedorallowed by permithereinis prohibited. (d)Planrequirements.No applicationfor a building permitforthe construction of a building or structureshallbeapprovedunlessaplathasbeenrecordedintheofficialrecordsofthecountyin whichthe propertyislocated.Asiteplanfor allnonresidentialusesmustbe providedmeetingthe conditionsas providedinsection 14.02.259, SitePlanRequirements. (e)Heightregulations.Exceptasprovidedbysection14.02.254,HeightLimits,nobuilding shall be morethantwoandone-half(2-1/2)stories, nor exceed 40'feetinheightasshown below: Town and GolfCourseTown and LakefrontLots*CountryView Lots*CountryLots* Lots* Maximum height30ft.30ft.30ft.35ft. Maximumstories1-1/21-1/21-1/22-1/2 *GolfcourselotsshallrefertoLots21through39andLots67through72ofReplatofTrophy ClubOakHill;lakefrontlotsshallrefertoLots40through43ofReplatofTrophyClubOakHill; townandcountryviewlotsshallrefertoLots44through60andLot66ofReplat ofTrophyClub OakHill;and,townandcountylotsshallrefertoLots61through65ofReplatofTrophyClub OakHill. (f)Arearegulations.Thefollowingminimumstandardsshallberequiredmeasuredfrom propertylines: AreaDescriptionAreaRegulations (1)LotsizeLotsforany permitted useshall have a minimum area of eightthousandeight hundred(8,800)squarefeet. (2) Minimum open spaceAllareas not devotedtobuildings,structures oroff-street parking areashallbedevotedtograss,trees,gardens, shrubs orothersuitablelandscapematerial.In addition, all developmentsshallreserve open spaceinaccordancewith thetown parklanddedication ordinance, and other applicableordinancesofthetown. 14-57 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning AreaDescriptionAreaRegulations (3) MinimumfloorareaTheminimumsquarefootage of a dwelling unit,exclusive ofgarages,breezeways and porches,shallbeinaccordance withthefollowing: Town and DescriptionofGolfCourseTown and LakefrontLotsCountryView StructureLotsCountryLots Lots 1story2,500 2,500 2,500 2,000 1-1/2story 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2storyProhibited Prohibited Prohibited 2,500 2-1/2story Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited 2,500 GolfTown and Town and Lakefront CourseCountryCountry Lots* Lots*ViewLotsLots (1)(2)(3) (4)Depthoffrontyard,ft. 25 20 25 20 (4) (5)Depthofrearyard,ft. 20 20 20 20 (5)(5) (6)Widthofsideyardon5 5 5 5 eachside,ft. (6) (7)Widthofsideyard 20 20 15 – adjacenttostreet,ft. (1) Frontyardsetbacklineshall betwenty(20) feetforLots 22through 25,Lots26 and 27, andLots 67through 72. (2) Frontyardsetbacklineshall bethirty(30)feet onLot46;fifteen(15)feetforLots59, 60,and 66. (3) Frontyardsetbacklineshall betwenty-five (25)feet on Lot61 andfifteen(15)feet on Lots 64 and 65. (4) Rearyardsetbackshallbeforty-five(45)feet onLot40. (5) The northwestsidelotlineofLot24, southwestsidelotline ofLot 43,and northeast sidelotlineofLot 72shallhave a sideyard setback offifteen(15)feet;thesouthwestside lotlineofLot27 andthenorthwestsidelot line ofLot 36shallhave a sideyardsetback of twenty(20)feet;andthe northsidelotline of Lot 42shallhave a sideyardsetback often (10)feet. (6) Asidestreetsetbackline offifteen(15)feet shall belocated on Lot 25. 14-58 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning AreaDescriptionAreaRegulations (8)Widthoflot75feetminimum(measured atfront buildingline) (9)Depthoflot110feetminimum(measured atthemidpoint ofthe frontage) (g)Off-streetparking.Provisionsfortheparkingofautomobilesonpavedsurfacesshallbe allowedasanaccessoryuseprovidedthatsuchshallnotbelocatedonarequiredfrontyard,with theexceptionbeingthatacirculardrivemaybelocatedinthefrontyard.Parkingwithina circulardriveshallbetemporaryandmaynotincludepermanentparkingofrecreationalvehicles, othervehicles,orvehiclesinastateofmajordisrepair.Off-streetparkingshallbeprovidedin accordancewiththeprovisionsofsection14.02.353,Off-StreetParkingRequirements,andall otherapplicableordinancesofthetown.Everyresidenceshallhaveagaragewhichshallhavea minimuminteriormeasurement of 21 feet by 22 feet. (h)Garages.Attachedgaragesshall notface any publicright-of-way or a golf course.Detached garagesshallcomplywithsection 14.02.253,Accessory Structures and Uses. (i)Off-streetloading.Nooff-streetloadingisrequiredintheR-OHOakHillDistrictfor residentialuses.Off-streetloadingforconditionalusesmayberequiredasdeterminedbythe planning and zoning commissionandtown council. (j)Masonryrequirement.Allprincipalandaccessorybuildingsandstructuresshallbeof exteriorfireresistantconstructionhavingatleasteighty(80)percentofthetotalexteriorwalls, excludingdoors,windowsandporches,constructedofbrick,stone,orstucco.Allexterior chimneyssurfacesshallalsobeofbrick,stone,orstucco.Othermaterialsofequalcharacteristics may be allowed uponapproval oftheplanning and zoning commission. (Ordinance98-29,sec.XXII,adopted12/1/98;Ordinance2000-06,sec.XXII,adopted3/21/00; 2006Code,ch. 13,sec. 4.09) Sec. 14.02.160R-OHPOakHillPatioSingle-FamilyDistrictregulations (a)Purpose.ThepurposeoftheR-OakHillPatioSingle-FamilyDistrictistoallowsingle- familydetacheddwellingsonlotsofnotlessthanfivethousandfivehundred(5,500)squarefeet, togetherwiththeallowedincidentalandaccessoryuses,inordertopromotemediumpopulation densitieswithinintegralneighborhood units. .LotswithinthisdistrictarelocatedintheOakHillPatio(asubdivisionlegally (b)Application approvedandproperlyrecordedintheDentonCountyplatrecordpriortotheeffectivedateof thisordinance).Thoselotswhichdonotmeettheminimumlotsizerequirementssetforthinthis sectionshallnotbeconsideredtobeinviolationofsaidlotsizerequirementsand,for purposesof thissection,shallbe deemedto conformtotheminimumlotsizerequiredinthissection. 14-59 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning (c)Usesgenerally.IntheR-OHPOakHillPatioSingle-FamilyDistrictnolandshallbeused andnobuildingshallbeinstalled,erectedfororconvertedtoanyuseotherthanassetforthin section14.02.103,UseTables,andin accordancewiththefollowing: (1)Accessoryuses.AccessoryusesshallbepermittedwithintheR-OHPOakHillPatio Single-FamilyDistrictinaccordancewiththeregulationsprovidedinsection 14.02.253,Accessory Structures. (2)Conditionaluses.ConditionalusesmaybepermittedwithintheR-OHPOakHill PatioSingle-FamilyDistrictinaccordancewiththeregulationsprovidedinsection 14.02.301,Conditional Permit. (3)Limitationof uses. (A)Garagesalesare prohibited. (B)Any use not expressly permittedorallowed by permithereinis prohibited. (d)Planrequirements.No applicationfor a building permitforthe construction of a building or structureshallbeapprovedunlessaplathasbeenrecordedintheofficialrecordsofthecountyin whichthe propertyislocated.Asiteplanfor allnonresidentialusesmustbe providedmeetingthe conditionsas providedinsection 14.02.259, SitePlanRequirements. (e)Heightregulations.Exceptasprovidedbysection14.02.254,HeightLimits,nobuilding shall be morethantwo(2)stories,norexceed 28feetin height. (f)Arearegulations.Thefollowingminimumstandardsshallberequiredmeasuredfrom propertylines: AreaDescriptionAreaRegulations (1)LotsizeLotsforany permitted useshall have a minimum area of fivethousandfive hundred(5,500)squarefeet. (2) Minimum open spaceAllareas not devotedtobuildings,structures oroff-street parking areashallbedevotedtograss,trees,gardens,shrubs or othersuitablelandscapematerial.In addition,all developmentsshallreserve open spaceinaccordancewith thetown parklanddedication ordinance, and other applicableordinancesofthetown. 14-60 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning AreaDescriptionAreaRegulations (3) MinimumfloorareaTheminimumsquarefootage of a dwelling unit,exclusive ofgarages,breezeways and porches,shallbeinaccordance withthefollowing: Minimum TypeofStructureExteriorAreaPatioLots (insquarefeet) One\[story\]1,5001,200 One and one-half story,two\[story\],two (3)(2) 1,800 1,500 and one-halfstory residence (1) Golfcourse patiolotsshallrefertoLots 9through 17 ofReplatofTrophyClubOakHill; and,patiolotsshall refertoLots 1through 8 and 18 through 20 ofReplat ofTrophyClubOakHill. (2) Thoseresidenceswithmorethan one(1)storyshall have a minimumfirstfloorareaof 1,000squarefeet. (3) Theseresidenceswithmorethanone(1)storyshall have a minimumfirstfloorareaof 1,200squarefeet. GolfCourse PatioLots (1) PatioLots (2)(2) (4)Depthoffrontyard 20 15 ft.min. (5)Depthofrearyard 20ft.min. 20 ft.min. (6)Widthofsideyardon (3)(3) 8ft.min. 5 ft.min. oneside (7)Widthofsideyard 10ft.min. 10 ft.min. adjacenttostreet (1) Zero(0)buildinglinesshall be referredtoandlocated asthe northwestsidelotlines ofLots 1 through 8;the northeastsidelotlines ofLots 9,19, and 20; andthe northwestsidelotline ofLots 12through 17. (2) Frontyardsetbacklineshall beten(10)feetforLots 10, 15, 16,and17;andshall befifteen(15)feetfor Lots 18through 20. (3) Frontyardsetbackshall beeight(8)feetforLots 18 and 19;fifteen(15)feet onLot 9; and,ten(10)feeton the northeastlotlineofLot10. 14-61 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning AreaDescriptionAreaRegulations (8)Widthoflot45feetminimum(measured atfront buildingline) (9)Depthoflot100feetminimum(measured atthemidpoint ofthe frontage) (g)Off-streetparking.Provisionsfortheparkingofautomobilesonpavedsurfacesshallbe allowedasanaccessoryuseprovidedthatsuchshallnotbelocatedonarequiredfrontyard,with theexceptionbeingthatacirculardrivemaybelocatedinthefrontyard.Parkingwithina circulardriveshallbetemporaryandmaynotincludepermanentparkingofrecreationalvehicles, othervehicles,orvehiclesinastateofmajordisrepair.Off-streetparkingshallbeprovidedin accordancewiththeprovisionsofsection14.02.353,Off-StreetParkingRequirements,andall otherapplicableordinancesofthetown.Everyresidenceshallhaveagaragewhichshallhavea minimuminteriormeasurement of 21 feet by 22 feet. (h)Garages.Attachedanddetachedgaragesshallnotfaceagolfcourse.Detachedgarages shall complywithsection14.02.253,Accessory StructuresandUses. (i)Off-streetloading.Nooff-streetloadingisrequiredintheR-OakHillPatioDistrictfor residentialuses.Off-streetloadingforconditionalusesmayberequiredasdeterminedbythe planning and zoning commissionandtown council. (j)Masonryrequirement.Allprincipalandaccessorybuildingsandstructuresshallbeof exteriorfireresistantconstructionhavingatleasteighty(80)percentofthetotalexteriorwalls, excludingdoors,windowsandporches,constructedofbrick,stone,orstucco.Allexterior chimneyssurfacesshallalsobeofbrick,stone,orstucco.Othermaterialsofequalcharacteristics may be allowed uponapproval oftheplanning and zoning commission. (Ordinance98-29,sec.XXIII,adopted12/1/98;Ordinance2000-06,sec.XXIII,adopted3/21/00; 2006Code,ch. 13,sec. 4.10) Sec. 14.02.161R-S Summit Single-FamilyDistrictregulations (a)Purpose.ThepurposeoftheR-SummitSingle-FamilyDistrictistoallowsingle-family detacheddwellingsonlotsofnotlessthanfivethousandsevenhundredfifty(5,750)squarefeet, togetherwiththeallowedincidentalandaccessoryuses,inordertopromotemediumpopulation densitieswithinintegralneighborhood units. (b)Application.LotswithinthisdistrictarelocatedintheSummit(asubdivisionlegally approvedandproperlyrecordedintheDentonCountyplatrecordpriortotheeffectivedateof thisordinance).Thoselotswhichdonotmeettheminimumlotsizerequirementssetforthinthis sectionshallnotbeconsideredtobeinviolationofsaidlotsizerequirementsand,for purposesof thissection,shallbe deemedto conformtotheminimumlotsizerequiredinthissection. 14-62 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning (c)Usesgenerally.IntheR-SummitSingle-FamilyDistrictnolandshallbeusedandno buildingshallbeinstalled,erectedfororconvertedtoanyuseotherthanassetforthinsection 14.02.103,UseTables, andin accordancewiththefollowing: (1)Accessoryuses.AccessoryusesshallbepermittedwithintheR-SummitSingle- FamilyDistrictinaccordancewiththeregulationsprovidedinsection14.02.253, Accessory Structures. (2)Conditionaluses.ConditionalusesmaybepermittedwithintheR-SummitSingle- FamilyDistrictinaccordancewiththeregulationsprovidedinsection14.02.301, ConditionalPermit. (3)Limitationof uses. (A)Garagesalesare prohibited. (B)Any use not expressly permittedorallowed by permithereinis prohibited. (d)Planrequirements.No applicationfor a building permitforthe construction of a building or structureshallbeapprovedunlessaplathasbeenrecordedintheofficialrecordsofthecountyin whichthe propertyislocated.Asiteplanfor allnonresidentialusesmustbe providedmeetingthe conditionsas providedinsection 14.02.259, SitePlanRequirements. (e)Heightregulations.Exceptasprovidedbysection14.02.254,HeightLimits,nobuilding shall be morethantwoandone-halfstories(2-1/2), nor exceed 40'feetinheight. (f)Arearegulations.Thefollowingminimumstandardsshallberequiredmeasuredfrom propertylines: AreaDescriptionAreaRegulations (1)LotsizeLotsforany permitted useshall have a minimum area of (5,750)squarefeet. (2)Minimum open spaceAllareas not devotedtobuildings,structures oroff-street parking areashallbedevotedtograss,trees,gardens,shrubs or othersuitablelandscapematerial.In addition,all developmentsshallreserve open spaceinaccordancewith thetown parklanddedication ordinance, and otherapplicable ordinancesofthetown. 14-63 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning AreaDescriptionAreaRegulations (3)MinimumfloorareaTheminimumsquarefootage of a dwelling unit,exclusive ofgarages,breezeways and porches,shallbeinaccordance withthefollowing: MinimumExteriorArea TypeofStructure (insquarefeet) One, one and one-halfstory, 1,500* two and one-halfstory *Thoseresidenceswith one and one-halfstoriesorgreater shall have a minimumfirstfloorareaof 1,000squarefeet. (1) (4)Depthoffrontyard 5 feetminimum(Lots 10, 12, through 17) (2) (5)Depthofrearyard 15 feetminimum (3) (6)Widthofsideyard 15 feetminimum on one side (4) (7)Widthofside\[yard15feetminimum adjacenttostreet\] (1) ThefrontyardsetbacklineforLot 6shallbeten(10) feet. (2) TherearyardsetbackforLots 7through 15 andthe southernmostlotlineofLot 6 shall betwenty(20)feet; andtherearyardsetbackforLots 1 through 5 andthe westernmostlotline ofLot6shallbethirty(30)feet. (3) Thesideyardline ofeachlotwhich has no building setbackline adjacent and paralleltoitasshownonthe subdivisionplat,shall be known asthe “zerolotline.” SideyardforLots 14 and15shallbe 20ft.;thejoint sideyardforLots 6 and 7 shall be 7.5ft.;andthejoint sideyardlineforLots 9 and 10 and11 and12shall be 5ft. (4) Sideyards adjacenttostreetsshall be20ft. on Lots 14 and 15;shall be 10ft.forLot 7. Widthoflot45feetminimum(measured atfront buildingline) (8) (9)Depthoflot105feetminimum(measuredmidpoint ofthefrontage) 14-64 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning (g)Off-streetparking.Provisionsfortheparkingofautomobilesonpavedsurfacesshallbe allowedasanaccessoryuseprovidedthatsuchshallnotbelocatedonarequiredfrontyard,with theexceptionbeingthatacirculardrivemaybelocatedinthefrontyard.Parkingwithina circulardriveshallbetemporaryandmaynotincludepermanentparkingofrecreationalvehicles, othervehicles,orvehiclesinastateofmajordisrepair.Off-streetparkingshallbeprovidedin accordancewiththeprovisionsofsection14.02.353,Off-StreetParkingRequirements,andall otherapplicableordinancesofthetown.Everyresidenceshallhaveagaragewhichshallhavea minimuminteriormeasurement of 21 feet by 22 feet. (h)Garages.Attachedanddetachedgaragesshallnotfaceagolfcourse.Detachedgarages shall complywithsection14.02.253,Accessory StructuresandUses. (i)Off-streetloading.Nooff-streetloadingisrequiredintheR-SSummitDistrictfor residentialuses.Off-streetloadingforconditionalusesmayberequiredasdeterminedbythe planning and zoning commissionandtown council. (j)Masonryrequirement.Allprincipalandaccessorybuildingsandstructureslocatedineach ofthezoningdistrictshereinshallbeofexteriorfireresistantconstructionhavingatleasteighty (80)percentofthetotalexteriorwalls,excludingdoors,windowsandporches,constructedof brick,stone,orstucco.Allexteriorchimneyssurfacesshallalsobeofbrick,stone,orstucco. Othermaterials of equalcharacteristicsmay be allowed upon approvaloftheplanning and zoning commission. (Ordinance98-29,sec.XXIV,adopted12/1/98;Ordinance2000-06,sec.XXIV,adopted3/21/00; 2006Code,ch. 13,sec. 4.11) Sec. 14.02.162MHHUD-CodeManufacturedHomeandIndustrializedHousingDistrict regulations (a)Purpose. (1)Thepurposeofthisdistrictistoprovideadequatespaceandrestrictionsforthe placementofHUD-codemanufacturedhomesandindustrializedhousinginthetown withindesignatedsubdivisions.(Thisdoesnotincludemobilehomesasdefinedin thisordinance.)The“MH”Districtisalsoestablishedtoprovidehousingdensities compatiblewithexistingandproposedneighborhoodsbyprovidingalternative housingtypesbothinconstructionandeconomywithinthe“MH”District.NoHUD- codemanufacturedhomeorindustrializedhousingshallbeallowedonanyparcelor lotexcepton parcelsorlotswithinthe“MH”District. (2)Itistheintentofthe“MH”HUD-CodeManufacturedHomeorIndustrialized HousingDistricttoprovidethemaximumamountoffreedompossibleinthedesign ofsuchdevelopmentsandthegroupingandlayoutofhomeswithinsuch developmentsinordertoprovideamenitiesnormallyassociatedwithplanned residentialareas. (b)HUD-codemanufacturedhome/industrializedhousingsubdivision.Landwithinthe“MH” districtwillbedevelopedasaHUD-codemanufacturedhomeorindustrializedhousing subdivision.LotswithintheMHdistrictwillbesoldtoprivateindividualsinstrictconformance withthetermsandconditionsunderwhichthesubdivisionwasapprovedbytheplanningand zoningcommission.AllroadwayswithinaHUD-codemanufacturedhomeorindustrialized 14-65 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning housingsubdivisionshallbededicatedtothepublic.Privateinteriordrivesmustbeapprovedby thetown.Landzoned“MH”whichisnotdevelopedasaHUD-codemanufacturedhomeor industrializedhousingsubdivisionmaybedevelopedasR-11,R-12,andR-15,solongasitis developedinaccordancewiththeregulationsofsaiddistrict.Insuchcase,manufacturedhomes orindustrialized housingwill not be permitted. (c)Usesgenerally.Inthe“MH”HUD-CodeManufacturedHomeorIndustrializedHousing Districtnolandshallbeusedandnobuildingshallbeinstalled,erectedorconvertedtoanyuse otherthanassetforthinsection 14.02.103,UseTables, andinaccordancewiththefollowing: (1)Accessoryuses.Accessoryusesshallbepermittedwithinthe“MH”HUD-code ManufacturedHomeandIndustrializedHousingDistrictinaccordancewiththe regulations providedinsection 14.02.253,AccessoryStructures. (2)Conditionaluses.Conditionalusesmaybepermittedwithinthe“MH”HUD-Code ManufacturedHomeandIndustrializedHousingDistrictinaccordancewiththe regulations providedinsection 14.02.301,ConditionalPermit. (3)Limitationof uses. (A)Garagesalesare prohibited. (B)Any use not expressly permittedorallowed by permithereinis prohibited. (d)Siteplanrequirements.Allpropertieswithinthisdistrictshallbecontiguousandshallbe totallydevelopedunderaunifiedsiteplan.Noapplicationforabuildingpermitforthe constructionofabuildingorstructureshallbeapprovedunlessasiteplanhasbeenapproved meetingthe conditionsasprovidedinsection14.02.259, Site PlanRequirements. (e)Densityregulations.AmaximumdensitywithintheMHDistrictshallnotexceedone(1) dwelling perlot andshallnot exceedfive(5) units peracre. (f)Heightregulations.NobuildingconstructedinaHUD-CodeManufacturedHomeor IndustrialHousingDistrictshall exceedtwenty-five(25)feet, orone(1)storyinheight. (g)Arearegulations.Thefollowingminimumstandardsshallberequired,measuredfrom propertylines: AreaDescriptionAreaRegulations (1)LotsizeLotsforpermittedusesshall have a minimum areaofseven thousandfive hundred(7,500)squarefeetofarea. (2)Minimum open space 60 feetminimum(measured atfront buildingline)\[sic\] (3)Minimumfloorarea 60 feetminimum(measured atfront buildingline)\[sic\] (4)Depthoflot100\[feet\]minimum(measuredatmidpointofthefrontage) 14-66 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning AreaDescriptionAreaRegulations (5)Depthoffrontyard** 25 feetminimum (6)Depthofsideyard**Notlessthanfifteen(15)feetto any one side and no buildingshallbecloserthanfifteen(15)feetto any adjacent dwelling. (7)Depthofrearyard** 25 feetminimum (Norearyardshallface anystreet;provided,however,that thisrequirementshall notapplywheretherearyardofalot abuts a streetwhichis contiguoustothe perimeter ofthe town.) \[**Allrequiredyardsshallcomplywithsection 14.02.255,RequiredYards.\] (h)Landscapingrequirements.Landscapingshallberequiredinaccordancewithsection 14.02.352,LandscapeRegulations. (i)Undergroundutilities.AllutilitylateralandservicelineslocatedwithintheMHDistrict shallbeinstalledundergroundinaccordancewiththerequirementsasprovidedinthesubdivision regulations asadoptedbythetown. (j)Openspacearea.Openspacedesignatedfortheuseandenjoymentofallresidents,shallbe providedwithinaHUD-codemanufacturedhomeorindustrializedhousingsubdivisionatthe ratiooffivehundred(500)squarefeetforeachofthefirsttwenty(20)units,andtwohundred (200)squarefeetfor each additional unitin excess oftwenty(20).Designated openspaceshall be developedandmaintainedforrecreationalandleisureactivitiesandshallbelocatedwithinthe subdivisionbeing developed. (k)Development and installationstandards. (1)HUD-codemanufacturedhomesandindustrializedhomesshallhavetheaxles, wheels,andtowbarortongueremovedandshallbesecuredtoapermanent foundationorfooting and piers,allinaccordancewithmanufacturer’sspecifications. (2)HUD-codemanufacturedhomesmusthaveaminimumofaneighteen-inchcrawl spaceleftunderallhomes. (3)Aconcreteorasphaltsurfacewithgooddrainageshallcovertheareawhereahome isto besited. (4)ItisrecommendedthateachHUD-codemanufacturedhomesitehaveaslaborpatio notlessthantwentyfeetinlengthandsixfeetinwidth,comprisedofconcrete, flagstone,orsimilarsubstance,installedadjacenttoeachsite. (5)HUD-codemanufacturedhomesshall have permanentstepsinstalledatall exits. (6)SkirtingshallbesecurelyattachedonallsidesbetweentheHUD-codemanufactured homeandthegroundonallsideswithinthirtydaysofhomeinstallation.Skirting materialsshallconsistofmaterialswhich are compatiblewithdesign ofthe homeand 14-67 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning enhanceitsappearance.Unpaintedoruntreatedcorrugatedmetal,screenorwire,or latticetypeskirtingisprohibited. (7)Construction,siting,andinstallationofthehomesshallbeinconformancewith applicablefederal,state,andlocalcodesandstandards,andeachHUD-code manufacturedhomeshallhaveaffixedasealoftheappropriatefederalorstate department. (8)Sanitation,fireprotectionandundergroundutilityservicesshallbeprovidedtoeach lotinaccordancewiththetownandmunicipalutilitydistrictordinancesand regulations. (9)Ingressandegresstothepropertyshallbeprovidedinaccordancewiththe requirements ofthetownordinancestandards andregulations. (10)Drainageandgarbagecollectionright-of-way,firelanesandutilityeasementsshall beprovidedasrequiredbythetown.Suchcanbeaccomplishedbydesignatingall privateinteriordriveswithintheprojectaseasementsforvehicularaccessand service. (11)Soilconditions,groundwaterlevel,drainage,flooding,andtopographyshallnot createhazardstothedevelopedportionofthepropertyorthehealthandsafetyofthe residents. (12)HUD-codemanufacturedhomeorindustrializedhousingsubdivisionsshallbe developedatdensitiesreasonablycomparabletoadjacentresidentialusesorhave adequatelandscapebufferingoropenspacetoprovidetransitionofuses.Adequate landscapebufferingoropenspacefortransitionpurposesshallbedeterminedonan individualsitebasis andshallbesubjecttoapproval ofthetown. (13)AnystructuralalterationormodificationofaHUD-codemanufacturedhomeor industrializedhomeafteritisplacedonthesitemustbeapprovedbythebuilding officialofthetown.Allstructuraladditionsshallcomplywiththetown’sbuilding codesandordinances. (14)Site-builtadditions.Theadditionofpeakedrooffacades,atriumentrances,garages, porchesandpatiosareencouragedinordertoincreasethecompatibilitywith conventionalsingle-familyhousing designinthetown. (15)Acarportorgarageshallbeconstructedon-site.Saidgarageorcarportshallbeof masonryconstructionandshallhaveroofingmaterialsimilartothatpermittedinthe R-12District.Therearofthecarportandonesideperpendiculartotherearshallbe enclosed.Sideslocatedadjacenttostreetsshallbe enclosed. (l)Interiordrives. (1)Theuseofprivateinteriordrivesmustbeapprovedbythetown.Suchinteriordrives shallhaveaminimumeasementwidthoffifty(50)feetandshallhaveaminimum pavedroadwaywidthoftwenty-eight(28)feet. 14-68 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning (2)Publicinteriorstreetsshallbelocatedwithindedicatedrights-of-way,andshallhave aminimumpavedroadwaywidthprovidedinaccordancewiththeapplicable standardsinthetownsubdivisionregulations anddesignstandards. (m)Paving. (1)Allprivateinteriordrives,entrances,andservicedrivesshallbeconstructedin accordancewithtowndesignstandardsandshallhaveasix(6)inchraisedcurband gutterofconcretemeetingthestreetstandardsofthetown.Thedevelopershallbear thetotalcostofconstructionandmaintenanceofallsuchimprovements,including curbanddrainagestructureswhichmay be needed. (2)Allparkingareasandpublicstreetsshallbeofconcreteconstruction,asapprovedby thetown engineer. (n)Off-streetparking.Provisionsfortheparkingofautomobilesonpavedsurfacesshallbe allowedasanaccessoryuseprovidedthatsuchshallnotbelocatedonarequiredfrontyard,with theexceptionbeingthatacirculardrivemaybelocatedinthefrontyard.Parkingwithina circulardriveshallbetemporaryandmaynotincludepermanentparkingofrecreationalvehicles, othervehicles,orvehiclesinastateofmajordisrepair.Off-streetparkingshallbeprovidedin accordancewiththeprovisionsofsection14.02.353,Off-StreetParkingRequirements,andall otherapplicableordinancesofthetown.Everyresidenceshallhaveagarageorcarportwhich shall have a minimuminteriormeasurement of21feetby 22 feet. (o)Garages.Attachedgaragesshallnotfaceanypublicdedicatedright-of-wayorthegolf course.Detachedgaragesshall complywithsection14.02.253,Accessory Structures and Uses. (p)Screening.Asolid,opaquescreeningwallorfenceofnotlessthansix(6)feetinheight, measuredatthehighestfinishedgrade,shallbeprovidedalongallperimeterpropertylinesofa HUD-codemanufacturedhomeandindustrializedhousingsubdivisionwhichdonotabuta dedicatedstreet, asindicated on thesite plan. Saidscreeningwall orfenceshall be of a decorative masonryconstruction.Thisrequirementcanbewaivedormodifiedifnaturalorman-made physicalfeaturescreatean adequateseparationorbufferfromadjacentuses,asdeterminedbythe town.Howeveranyrequesttowaivethisrequirementshallbepresentedasanelementofthesite planandshall besubjecttoapprovalatthattime only. (q)Preservationofsiteassets.WhendevelopingaHUD-codemanufacturedhomeor industrialized housingsubdivision,thefollowingstepsshall betakento preserveon-site assets. (1)Suitableavailabletopsoilanddesirableexistingtrees,shrubs,andgroundcovershall bepreservedandprotectedwherepracticableinaccordancewiththetown’stree preservationstandards. (2)Topsoilwhichissuitableandneededforlateruseinfinishedgradingshallbe strippedfromareastobeoccupiedbystructures,parkingareas,streetsand driveways, and from areasto be re-graded ordisturbed.Thistopsoilshallbe collected andstoredonthesiteinconvenientplacesforfutureuseandshallbefreeofdebris during construction. 14-69 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning (r)Waterandsewer.EachHUD-codemanufacturedhomeorindustrializedhomespaceorlot shallbeservedbywaterandsanitarysewer.Engineeringplansforwaterandsanitarysewershall besubmittedforreview bythetown,atthetime ofsiteplanapproval. (s)Drainage.Engineeringplansfordrainageshallbesubmittedforreviewbythetownatthe time ofsite plan approval.All applicablerequirements ofthetownshall be compliedwith. (t)HUD-codemanufacturedhomeorindustrializedhousingsales.HUD-codemanufactured homeorindustrializedhousingsubdivisionsshallbeforresidentialpurposesonly.Salesofthese homesshallbelimitedtothosewhichbecomeavailableonthemarketonanindividualbasis. Commercialsales and promotion arenotpermitted. (Ordinance98-29,sec.XXV,adopted12/1/98;Ordinance2000-06,sec.XXV,adopted3/21/00; 2006Code,ch. 13,sec. 4.12) Sec. 14.02.163PDPlannedDevelopmentDistrictregulations (a)Purpose.In certaininstances,the purposes ofthezoning ordinancesmay be achieved bythe developmentofplannedunitswhichdonotconforminallrespectswiththelandusepattern designatedonthezoningmaporthedistrictregulationsprescribedbythisordinanceorthe subdivisionregulations.Aplanneddevelopment(PD)isontractsoflandofnottoexceed250 acresandmayincludeacombinationofdifferentdwellingtypesand/oravarietyoflanduses whichcreativelycomplementeachotherandharmonizewithexistingandproposedlandusesin thevicinity.Thepurposeofthedistrictistoencouragecreativedevelopmentoftheland,provide locationsforwell-planned comprehensive developments, and provideforvariety and flexibilityin thedevelopmentpatternsofthetownwhichpromotethehealth,safety,moralsandgeneral welfareofthecommunity.Thetowncouncilisempoweredtograntpermitsforplanned developmentsonlyafterreviewandrecommendationbytheplanningandzoningcommission undertheprocedureestablishedherein. .InaPDPlannedDevelopmentDistrict,nolandshallbeused (b)Planneddevelopmentuses andnobuildingshallbeinstalled,erectedfor,orconvertedtoanyuseotherthanashereinafter provided. (1)Residentialplanneddevelopments.Shallbeconsideredappropriatewherethe following conditions prevail: (A)Theprojectutilizesinnovativelanddevelopmentconceptsandisconsistent withthecomprehensiveland useplanandthegoals and objectives ofthetown; (B)Dwellingunitsaresituatedsuchthatanappreciableamountoflandforopen spaceisavailable andisintegratedthroughouttheplanned development; (C)Theprojectutilizesaninnovativeapproachinlotconfigurationandmixtureof single-family housingtypes; (D)Higherdensitiesthanconventionalsingle-familyprojectsofthesameacreage areachievablewithappropriatebufferingbetweenexistingconventional single-family developments and increased openspace; 14-70 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning (E)Thesiteexhibitsenvironmentallynaturalfeatureswhichshouldbeconsidered forpreservationand/orenhancement; (F)Aestheticamenitiesmaybeprovidedintheplanneddevelopmentdesignwhich arenoteconomicallyfeasibleto provideinconventionalsingle-familyprojects; and (G)Theprojectprovidesacompatibletransitionbetweenadjacentexisting conventionalsingle-familyresidentialprojectsandprovidesacompatible transitionfortheextensionoffutureconventionalsingle-familyprojectsinto adjacent undevelopedareas. (2)Nonresidentialplanneddevelopments.Shallbeconsideredappropriatewherethe following conditions prevail: (A)Theprojectutilizesinnovativelanddevelopmentconceptsandisconsistent withthecomprehensiveland useplanandthegoals and objectives ofthetown. (B)Nonresidentialusesaresituatedsuchthatanappreciableamountoflandis availableforopenspaceorjointuseasparkingspaceandisintegrated throughouttheplanned development. (C)Thesiteexhibitsenvironmentallynaturalfeatureswhichshouldbeconsidered forpreservationand/orenhancement. (D)Aestheticamenitiesmaybeprovidedintheplanneddevelopmentdesignwhich arenoteconomicallyfeasibletoprovideinconventionalnonresidential projects. (E)Theprojectprovidesacompatibletransitionbetweenadjacentexistingsingle- familyresidentialprojectsandprovidesacompatibletransitionforthe extension offuturesingle-family projectsinto adjacent undevelopedareas. (3)Accessoryuses.AccessoryusesshallbepermittedinaPDinaccordancewiththe regulationsprovidedinsection14.02.253,AccessoryStructures.Anyaccessoryuse permittedwithintheresidentialdistrictsofthetownshallbepermittedasaccessory usestoaprincipaluseprovidedthatnoaccessoryuseshallbeasourceofincometo the owneror occupantofthe principal use. (4)Conditionaluses.Anyconditionalusesasdefinedinsection14.02.301,Conditional Permit,shall be permittedinthe PD,PlannedDevelopmentDistrict. (5)Prohibiteduses. (A)Anybuildingerectedorlandusedforotherthantheuseshownontheplanned developmentsiteplan, as approved bythetown council. (B)Anyuseofpropertythatdoesnotmeettherequiredminimumlotsize;front, sideandrearyarddimensions;and/orlotwidth,orexceedsthemaximum height,buildingcoverageordensitypergrossacreageasshowninthe 14-71 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning development’srecordedplanneddevelopmentsiteplan,asapprovedbytown council. (C)Anyusedeemedbythetowncouncilasbeingdetrimentaltothehealth,safety, orgeneralwelfareofthecitizens ofthetown. (c)Density,areaandheightregulations.Thefollowingdensity,areaandheightregulations shall apply: (1)Density,areaandheightregulationsforeachuseshallmeetorexceedthemaximum andminimumstandardsapplicabletosuchusesasifthoseusesweresituatedinthe leastrestrictivedistrictinwhichsuchusesarepermittedoraslistedinthissection,or demonstratethattheintentofthestandardshasbeenmetinaccordancewithgood planning practices. (2)Modificationofthedensity,areaandheightregulationscontainedinthisordinance maybeallowedbytheplanningandzoningcommissionandthetowncouncilwhen allofthefollowing circumstancesaremet: (A)Theproposedmodificationssubstantiallymeettheintentofthisordinance,the subdivisionregulationsandthecomprehensive plan. (B)The proposedmodificationprovidesfor betterprojectdesign. (C)Thecombinationofdifferentdwellingtypesand/orthevarietyoflandusesin thedevelopmentwillcomplementeachotherandwillharmonizewithexisting and proposedland usesinthevicinity. (D)Thedevelopmentwillnotgeneratemoretrafficthanthestreetsinthevicinity cancarrywithoutcongestionandthedevelopmentwillnotoverloadutilitiesas determined bythetown engineer/planner. (E)Financialreasonsshall notbethesolereasonformodificationofstandards. (3)(A)Inapprovingtheplanneddevelopmentordinanceand planneddevelopmentsite plan,thetowncouncilshall,afterrecommendationbytheplanningandzoning commission,specifysuchlanduses,maximumheight,arearestrictions, density,minimumoff-streetparkingandloadingstandards,setbacks,site coverage,buildingspacing,access,screeningwallsorlandscaping,building area,openspacepedestrianways,publicorprivatestreets,alleys,andother developmentandprotectiverequirementsconsiderednecessarytoprotectthe health,safetyandgeneralwelfare,andtocreateareasonabletransitiontoand protectionfrompropertyadjacenttoaplanneddevelopmentdistrict.Such standardsshallbespecifiedintheordinanceestablishingthedistrict,andinthe planneddevelopmentsiteplan,whichshallbemadeapartoftheordinance establishingthedistrict. (B)Approvaloftheordinance,resultinginaPDdesignationbeinggiventothe property,maynotoccurwithouttheplanneddevelopmentsiteplanorspecific regulationsbeingprovided atthetimeofinitialapproval.However,conditional tothedevelopmentofPDzonedpropertyistherequirementthattheplanned 14-72 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning developmentsiteplan andspecific density, area, and heightregulationsmust be approvedbythetowncouncilpriortoissuanceofabuildingpermitbythe town. (d)Ownership.Anapplicationforapprovalofaplanneddevelopmentsiteplanunderthe planneddevelopmentdistrictregulationsmaybefiledbyapersonhavingalegalinterestinthe propertytobeincludedintheplanneddevelopmentsiteplan.Inordertoensureunifiedplanning anddevelopmentoftheproperty,theapplicantshallprovideevidence,informsatisfactorytothe townattorney,priortofinalapprovaloftheplanneddevelopmentsiteplan,thatthepropertyis heldinsingleownershiporisundersinglecontrol.Landshallbedeemedtobeheldinsingle ownershiporundersinglecontrolifitisinjointtenancy,tenancyincommon,apartnership,a trust,orajointventure.Theplanneddevelopmentsiteplanshallbefiledinthename(s)ofthe record owner(s)oftheproperty,whichshall beincludedintheapplication. (e)Developmentschedule. (1)Anapplicationforaplanneddevelopmentdistrictshallbeaccompaniedbya developmentscheduleindicatingtheapproximatedateonwhichconstructionis expectedtobeginandtherateofanticipateddevelopmenttocompletion.The developmentschedule,ifadoptedandapprovedbythetowncouncil,shallbecome partoftheplanneddevelopmentordinanceandshallbeadheredtobytheowner, developer, andtheir assigns orsuccessorsininterest. (2)Annually,upontheanniversarydate,ormorefrequentlyifrequired,thedeveloper shallprovideawrittenreporttotheplanningandzoningcommissionconcerningthe actualdevelopment accomplishedas comparedwiththe developmentschedule. (3)Theplanningandzoningcommissionmay,ifinitsopiniontheownerorownersof thepropertyarefailingorhavefailedtomeettheapproveddevelopmentschedule, initiateproceedingstoamendtheofficialzoningmaportheplanneddevelopment districtbyremovingallorpartoftheplanneddevelopmentdistrictfromtheofficial zoningmapandplacingtheareainvolvedinanotherappropriatezoningdistrict. Aftertherecommendationoftheplanningandzoningcommissionandforgood causeshownbytheowneranddeveloper,thetowncouncilmayextendthe developmentscheduleasmay be indicated bythefactsand conditions ofthe case. (f)Planrequirements.No applicationfor a building permitforthe construction of a building or structureshall be approvedunless a plat,meeting allrequirements ofthetown, has been approved bythetowncouncilandrecordedintheofficialrecordsofthecountyinwhichthepropertyis located. (g)Conceptplan.TheapplicantforanyPDplanneddevelopmentshallsubmitaconceptplan totheplanningandzoningcommissionandthetowncouncilforapprovalpriortosubmittinga planneddevelopmentsiteplan.Theconceptplanshallcontainappropriateinformationto describethegenerallanduseconfiguration,proposeddensitiesorlotsizes,proposedamenities, and proposedarearegulations. .Noapplicantshallbegranteddevelopmentapprovalandno (h)Planneddevelopmentsiteplan buildingpermitshallbeissueduntilaplanneddevelopmentsiteplanhasbeenapprovedbythe 14-73 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning towncouncilinaccordancewiththissection.Thefollowingitemsshallbeshownontheplanned developmentsiteplan: (1)Thelocationofallexistingandplannednon-single-familystructuresonthesubject property. (2)Landscapinglighting and/orfencing and/orscreening of common areas. (3)Generallocationsofexistingtreeclusters,providingaveragesizeandnumberand indicationofspecies. (4)Locationand detailofperimeterfencingif applicable. (5)Design ofingressand egresswith descriptionofspecial pavertreatmentifproposed. (6)Off-streetparkingandloadingfacilities,andcalculationsshowinghowthequantities were obtainedfor all non-single-family purposes. (7)Height ofall non-single-familystructures. (8)Proposed uses. (9)Thelocationandtypesofallsigns,includinglightingandheights,forparkinglots and common areas. (10)Elevationdrawingscitingproposedexteriorfinishmaterialsforallnon-single-family structures. (11)Locationand description ofsubdivisionsignage andlandscaping atentranceareas. (12)Streetnames on proposedstreets. (13)Proposedwater,wastewatercollection,andstormsewerlines;proposedgradingand drainage patterns. (14)EngineeringdrawingsofallimprovementstobededicatedtothetownorMUDifthe propertyis nottobefinalplatted orif engineeringdrawingshavenotbeenpreviously submittedforthesite.Ifthepropertyistobefinalplatted,thesemaybeprovidedat thattime. (15)Suchadditionaltermsandconditions,includingdesignstandards,astheplanningand zoning commission andthetown councildeem necessary. (Ordinance98-29,sec.XXVI,adopted12/1/98;Ordinance2000-06,sec.XXVI,adopted3/21/00; 2006Code,ch. 13,sec. 4.13) Sec. 14.02.164NSNeighborhood ServiceDistrictregulations (a)Purpose.ThepurposeoftheNSNeighborhoodServiceDistrictistoprovidelimitedlow impactservicetypefacilitiestoresidentialareas.Servicespermittedinthisdistrictdonotinvolve retailactivity.Theusesallowedinthesedistrictsshouldnothaveanadverseeffectonadjacent 14-74 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning residentialareas,andmaybelocatedclosetoresidentialuses,withappropriatebuffersand landscaping. (b)Usesgenerally.InaNSNeighborhoodServiceDistrict,nolandshallbeusedandno buildingorstructureshallbeinstalled,erectedfororconvertedtoanyuseotherthanassetforth insection14.02.103,UseTables, andinaccordancewiththefollowing: (1)Accessoryuses.AccessoryusesshallbepermittedwithintheNSNeighborhood ServiceDistrictinaccordancewiththeregulationsprovidedinsection14.02.253, Accessory Structures. (2)Conditionaluses.ConditionalusesmaybepermittedwithintheNSNeighborhood ServiceDistrictinaccordancewiththeregulationsprovidedinsection14.02.301, ConditionalPermit. (3)Limitationofuses.Anyusenotexpresslypermittedhereinorallowedbypermitis prohibited. (c)Planrequirements.Noapplicationforabuildingpermitfortheconstruction,erectionor placement ofa building orstructureshallbe approvedunless: (1)Aplat,meetingallrequirementsofthetown,hasbeenapprovedbythetowncouncil andrecordedintheofficialrecordsofthecountyinwhichthepropertyislocated; (2)Siteplan.Asiteplanhasbeenapprovedmeetingtheconditionsasprovidedin section14.02.259, SitePlanRequirements. (3)Alandscapeplan,meetingtherequirementsofsection14.02.352,Landscaping Regulations,hasbeenapproved. .None. (d)Densityregulations (e)Heightregulations.Exceptasprovidedbysection14.02.254,HeightLimits,nobuildingor structureshallexceed40'feetortwo(2)storiesinheight.Anybuildingorstructureadjoiningor contiguousto a residentiallyzoned districtshall not exceed28feetor one(1)storyin height. (f)Arearegulations.Thefollowingminimumstandardsshallberequired,measuredfrom propertylines: AreaDescriptionAreaRegulations (1)Minimum open spaceAtleasttwenty percent(20%)ofthetotallotarea shall bedevotedto non-vehicularopenspace.(Non- vehicular openspaceisany area not devotedto buildings, parking,load,storage, orvehicularuse.) (2)Maximum building coverageThe combinedarea covered by allmain and accessory buildings andstructuresshallnotexceed sixty percent(60%)ofthetotallotarea. 14-75 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning AreaDescriptionAreaRegulations (3)Maximumimpervious areaThe combinedarea occupied by all buildings, structures, off-street parking and paved areasshall not exceed eighty percent(80%) ofthetotallotarea. (4)Depthoffrontyard 30 feetminimum (5)Depthofrearyard30feetminimum (Norearyardshallface anystreet.) (6)Widthofsideyardon each15feetminimum side *Allrequiredyardsshallcomplywithsection 14.02.255,RequiredYards. (g)Bufferedarearegulations.WheneveraNSNeighborhoodServicedevelopmentislocated contiguoustoanexistingresidentialdevelopmentoranareazonedforresidentialpurposes,all principalbuildingsorstructuresshallbesetbackaminimumofforty(40)feetfromtheadjoining propertyline.Thesetbackareashallcontainlandscapeimprovements,fencing,bermsortreesto providevisualand acousticalprivacy and to adequately bufferadjoining uses. (h)Off-street parking.Off-street parkingshallbe providedin accordancewiththeprovisionsof section14.02.353,Off-StreetParkingRequirements,andallotherapplicableordinancesofthe town. (i)Off-streetloading.Off-streetloadingshallbeprovidedasrequiredbysection14.02.354, Off-StreetLoadingRequirements. (j)Landscapingrequirements.Landscapingshallberequiredinaccordancewithsection 14.02.352,LandscapingRegulations. (k)Designrequirements.ThefollowingdesignrequirementsshallapplyintheNS NeighborhoodServiceDistrict: (1)Nooutdoorstorage,exceptforrefusedisposal,shallbepermitted.Refusedisposal areasshall belandscapedandscreenedfromview. (2)Mechanicalandelectricalequipment,includingairconditioningunits,shallbe designed,installedandoperatedtominimizenoiseimpactonsurroundingproperty. Allsuch equipmentshallbescreenedfrom publicview. (3)Lightingshallbe designedtoreflectawayfrom any adjacentresidentialarea. (l)Masonryrequirement.Allprincipalandaccessorybuildingsandstructuresshallbeof exteriorfireresistantconstructionhavingonehundred(100)percentofthetotalexteriorwalls, excludingdoors,windowsandporches,constructedofbrick,stone,orstucco.Allexterior 14-76 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning chimneyssurfacesshallalsobeofbrick,stone,orstucco.Othermaterialsofequalcharacteristics may be allowed uponapproval oftheplanning and zoning commission. (Ordinance98-29,sec.XXVII,adopted12/1/98;Ordinance2000-06,sec.XXVII,adopted 3/21/00;2006Code, ch. 13,sec. 4.14) Sec. 14.02.165CGCommercialGeneralDistrict regulations (a)Purpose.ThepurposeoftheCGCommercialGeneralDistrictistoprovidelocationsfor local neighborhoodshopping and personalserviceneeds ofthesurrounding area,to accommodate generalretailshoppingandtoaccommodatelowintensitybusiness orprofessionalofficesthat are designedandsitedtobecompatiblewithnearbyresidentialusesandwhichprimarilyprovide servicestoresidents ofthecommunity. (b)Usesgenerally.InaCGCommercialGeneralDistrict,nolandshallbeusedandno buildingshallbeinstalled,erectedfororconvertedtoanyuseotherthanassetforthinsection 14.02.103,UseTables,andinaccordancewiththefollowing.Hoursofoperationfortheusesset forthinsection14.02.103,UseTables,shallbenolongerthanfrom6:00a.m.to11:00p.m. Deliveries andservicecallsare allowedonlybetween 8:00a.m.and5:00p.m.Nooutsidesalesof anykindshallbeconducted,includingbutnotlimitedtotrucklot,pedestrianwalkway,tentor othersales. (1)Accessoryuses.AccessoryusesshallbepermittedwithintheCGCommercial Districtinaccordancewiththeregulationsprovidedinsection14.02.253,Accessory Structures. (2)Conditionaluses.ConditionalusesmaybepermittedwithintheCGCommercial Districtin accordancewiththeregulations providedinsection14.02.301,Conditional Permit. (3)Limitationofuses.Anyusenotexpresslypermittedorallowedbypermithereinis prohibited. (c)Planrequirements.No applicationfor a building permitforthe construction of a building or structureshallbe approvedunless: (1)Aplat,meetingallrequirementsofthetown,hasbeenapprovedbythetowncouncil andrecordedintheofficialrecordsofthecountyinwhichthepropertyislocated; (2)Siteplan.Asiteplanhasbeenapprovedmeetingtheconditionsasprovidedin section14.02.259, SitePlanRequirements. (3)Alandscapeplan,meetingtherequirementsofsection14.02.352,Landscaping Regulations,hasbeenapproved. (d)Densityregulations.None. (e)Heightregulations.Exceptasprovidedbysection14.02.254,HeightLimits,nobuilding shallexceed40'feetortwo(2)storiesinheight.Anybuildingorstructureadjoiningor contiguousto a residentiallyzoned districtshall not exceed28feetor one(1)storyin height. 14-77 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning (f)Arearegulations.Thefollowingminimumstandardsshallberequired,measuredfrom propertylines: AreaDescriptionAreaRegulations (1)Minimum open spaceAtleasttwenty percent(20%)ofthetotallotarea shall bedevotedto non-vehicularopenspace.(Non- vehicular openspaceisany area not devotedto buildings, parking,load,storage, orvehicularuse.) (2)Maximum building coverageThe combinedarea covered by allmain andaccessory buildings andstructuresshall notexceedsixty percent (60%)ofthetotallotarea.(Forthe purpose ofthis sectiononly, parkinglotsare notincluded aspartof thepercentage coverage.) (3)Maximumimpervious areaThe combinedarea occupied by all buildings, structures, off-street parking and paved areasshall not exceed eighty percent(80%) ofthetotallotarea. (4)Depthoffrontyard 30 feetminimum (5)Depthofrearyard30feetminimum (Norearyardshallface anystreet.) (6)Widthofsideyardon each15feetminimum each side side *Allrequiredyardsshallcomplywithsection 14.02.255,RequiredYards. (g)Bufferedarearegulations.WheneveraCGCommercialGeneralDevelopmentislocated adjacenttoanexistingresidentialdevelopmentoranareazonedforresidentialpurposes,all principalbuildingsorstructuresshallbesetbackaminimumofforty(40)feetfromtheadjoining propertyline.Thesetbackareashallcontainonlylandscapeimprovements,fencing,bermsor treesto providevisual andacoustical privacy and toadequately buffer adjoininguses. (h)Off-street parking.Off-street parkingshallbe providedin accordancewiththeprovisionsof section14.02.353,Off-StreetParkingRequirements,andallotherapplicableordinancesofthe town.In addition,thefollowingregulationsshallapply: (1)Parkinglotsshallbedesignedwithcompartmentalizedparkinglotsforallareasof over 50 spaces. (2)Accesstoindividualdevelopmentsshallbeobtainedthroughmutualaccessand cross-accessdriveson-site.Multipledrivewayentrancesforindividuallotsshallbe prohibited,unlessitisdeterminedthatitisphysicallyimpossibletoprovideshared accesstothelotorifextenuatingcircumstancescanbedemonstratedandare approvedbythetowncouncilafterrecommendationbytheplanningandzoning commission. (3)Total driveway entrancesshall not exceed 3entrancesforany development. 14-78 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning (4)Drivewaysshall have a minimumseparation of150feet. (5)Parkingspacesshallnotbepermittedwithinthebuildinglinesetbackareas.Drive lanesshallonlybepermittedinbuildinglinesetbackareawhencrossingsetback area. (6)Thereshallbeamaximumof12consecutivespacesbetweenislandswithatleast one 4"calipertreeineachisland.Landscapingintheislandsshallincludeacombination ofgroundcover,shrubs,andflowering plantsin additiontotherequiredtree. (7)Araisedcurbshallberequiredforall parking and drivingsurfaces. (8)Curbstopsshallberequiredonallparkingspacesthat“head-in”toanylandscaped area.Thesecurbstopsshall be placedsuchthatthe overhang of a vehicleis contained totallywithinthelimitsofthe parkingspace. (9)Atrafficcirculationplanandimpactanalysisshallbepreparedandprovidedwiththe siteplanforallnewdevelopment.Thetrafficimpactanalysisrequirementmaybe excludedfromthesiteplanifthetownengineerdeterminesthattheanalysisisnot necessaryforthedevelopment. (10)Allentrancedrivesshallbeaccentedwithdecorativestreettreatment,andshallbe clearly detailed onthesiteplan. (11)Pavedparkingareasshallhaveatleast10%ofthepavedsurfaceareadedicatedto decorativestreettreatmentasapprovedbythetownplanningandzoning commission. (12)Crosswalks,whenprovided,shallbemarkedsimilartodecorativestreet pavement. (i)Off-streetloading.Off-streetloadingshallbeprovidedasrequiredbysection14.02.354, Off-StreetLoadingRequirements. (j)Landscapingrequirements.Landscapingshallberequiredinaccordancewithsection 14.02.352,LandscapingRegulations.In addition,thefollowingregulationsshallapply: (1)Afrontsetbackareashallbedevotedtoalandscapebuffer.Onlydrivecrossingsthat provideingressand egresswillbeallowed. (2)Thefrontlandscapebuffershallcontaintreesof4-inchcalipermeasured12"from thegroundandshallbe12feetinheightplantedon30-footcenters.Inaddition, shrubs,berms,decorativewalls,oracombinationthereof,shallbeprovidedbetween thetreessuchthatascreenofaminimumofthreefeetinheightshallscreenthe parking areas. (k)Designrequirements.Thefollowing designrequirementsshallapplyintheCGDistrict: (1)Nooutdoorstorage,exceptforrefusedisposal,shallbepermitted.Refusedisposal areasshallbelandscapedandscreenedfromviewwithscreeningwhichisthesame asthearchitecturalstyle ofthemainstructure. 14-79 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning (2)Mechanicalandelectricalequipment,includingairconditioningunits,shallbe designed,installedandoperatedtominimizenoiseimpactonsurroundingproperty. Allsuchequipmentshallbescreenedfrompublicviewwithscreeningwhichisthe sameasthearchitecturalstyleofthemainstructure.Allground-mountedequipment shallbescreenedfromviewwithmasonryconstructionsimilartotheprimary structure.Lineofsightdrawingswillberequiredtoillustratethatadequatescreening isprovided. (3)Thesiteplanshallprovidealightingplandetailingthelayoutoffixtures,elevations, lamptype,andaveragemaintainedilluminationofeachfixture.Exteriorlighting fixturesshallnotexceedamaximumheightof25feet,measuredfromtheadjacent ground,shalldirectlighttowardtheground,andshallbeshielded.Alternativesmay beapprovedbythetowncounciluponrecommendationbytheplanningandzoning commissiononacase-by-casebasis,whenusedtocomplementthearchitectural characterofthedevelopment.Lightingshallbedesignedtoreflectawayfromany adjacentresidentialarea. (4)Onstructures5,000squarefeetorless,pitchedroofconstructionwillberequired.No flator built-uproof constructionshall be permitted. (5)Designofstructuresgreaterthan5,000squarefeetshallincluderelieftowallsand roofs.Singleuninterruptedsurface-planesshallnotbepermitted.Theroofof structuresmaybeaflatroofconstruction,butmustprovideavariationofroofline whichmayinclude a partial pitchedroofforarchitecturalrelief. (6)Any canopy systemmust provide columns constructed ofsimilarmasonrymaterial as theprimarystructure. (7)Uniform architecturaltreatmentshall be providedtoallsidesofthestructure. (l)Masonryrequirement. (1)Allprincipalandaccessorybuildingsandstructuresshallbeofexteriorfireresistant constructionhavingonehundred(100)percentofthetotalexteriorwalls,excluding doors,windowsandporches,constructedofbrickorstoneincludingtheareaabove thefirstfloorceiling plateline. (2)Paintedtiltwallandpaintedconcreteblockshallnotbepermittedasfinished masonrymaterial. (3)Stuccoshall be used onlyas an accentmaterialsubjectto prior approvalof P&Z. (4)All exterior chimneyssurfacesshallalsobeof brick,stone, orstucco. (5)Othermaterialsofequalcharacteristics,whicharedemonstratedtobecriticaltothe architecturalthemeofthestructure,maybealloweduponapprovaloftheplanning andzoning commission. 14-80 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning (6)Masonrymaterialsshallbeofearthtonesandshallbesubmittedtotheplanningand zoning commissionforrecommendation andtothetown councilforapproval. Forthe purposeofthissection,earthtonesshallbeunderstoodtoconsistofdarkerandpastel shadesofthecolorspectrum,whichmaygenerallybefoundinthenatural environment.Thesecolorsshallnotgenerallyconsistofthevibrantsorfluorescents ofthe colorspectrum. (m)Pedestriancirculation.Thefollowing designrequirementsshallapplyintheCGDistrict: (1)Pedestrianconnectionsshallaccesswalkwayswithinthedevelopment,shallbe landscaped,andshallincludearchitecturalfeaturesconsistentwiththecharacterof thedevelopment. (2)Pedestrianconnectionsamongandbetweendevelopmentsshallbeprovidedandshall be clearlyindicatedonthesite plan. (3)Thesiteplanshallindicatefutureaccessbetween properties. (4)Thepedestrianconnectionsshallaccesspublicopengreenspacecorridors,where appropriate. (n)Entrymarkers.Thefollowing designrequirementsshallapplyintheCGDistrict: (1)Entrymarkersofmonumenttypeshallbelocatedateachprincipalentranceto developmentsin accordancewiththe establishedsignagerequirementsofthetown. (2)Entrymarkerswithdoublefacesshall belocatedinmediansinaccessdrives. (3)Inlocationswith no median accessdrive, a singlefacingmonumentsign placedatthe entranceshall be mirroredontheotherside oftheentrance. .Thefollowing designrequirementsshall applyintheCGDistrict: (o)Serviceareas (1)Allserviceareas,including,butnotlimitedtothelocationofloadingdocks,garages, garbage disposal units,andtruck parking,shall becompletelyscreenedfromview. (2)The centralizedtrashcollectionpointshall not belocatedinanystreetyard. (A)Streetyard:Shallmeanthatareaoflandlocatedbetweenthestructureanda streetright-of-waylineofafront,sideorrearlotline. (3)Alltrashreceptaclesshallbescreenedwithamasonrywallofmaterialsimilartothe mainstructure,with appropriatelandscaping on threesidesandshall have a screening gatewhichshallremainclosed exceptwhenbeingserviced. (4)Alltrashreceptaclesshallbe adequatelysizedto contain alltrash at alltimes. .Thetownsign ordinanceshallgovernregarding allsignslocatedintheCGDistrict. (p)Signs 14-81 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning (q)Supplementalnonresidentialrequirements.Additionalrequirementsfornonresidentialuses locatedwithintheCGdistrictshallapplyinaccordancewithsection14.02.352(h),Requirements forNonresidentialDistricts and Uses. (Ordinance98-29,sec.XXVIII,adopted12/1/98;Ordinance2000-06,sec.XXVIII,adopted 3/21/00;2006Code, ch. 13,sec. 4.15) Sec. 14.02.166CRCommercialRecreationDistrictregulations (a)Purpose.ThepurposeoftheCRCommercialRecreationDistrictistoaccommodateand allowdevelopmentofprivatelyownedrecreationareasandlowintensitycommercialusesthat aredirectlyrelated,designed and sitedto becompatiblewiththerecreationaluse. (b)Usesgenerally.InaCRCommercialRecreationDistrict,nolandshallbeusedandno buildingshallbeinstalled,erectedfororconvertedtoanyuseotherthanassetforthinsection 14.02.103,UseTables, andin accordancewiththefollowing: (1)Accessoryuses.AccessoryusesshallbepermittedwithintheCRCommercial RecreationDistrictinaccordancewiththeregulationsprovidedinsection14.02.253, Accessory Structures. (2)Conditionaluses.ConditionalusesmaybepermittedwithintheCRCommercial RecreationDistrictinaccordancewiththeregulationsprovidedinsection14.02.301, ConditionalPermit. (3)Limitationofuses.Anyusenotexpresslypermittedorallowedbypermithereinis prohibited. (c)Planrequirements.No applicationfor a building permitforthe construction of a building or structureshall be approvedunless a plat,meeting allrequirements ofthetown, has been approved bythetowncouncilandrecordedintheofficialrecordsofthecountyinwhichthepropertyis located. (d)Densityrequirements.None. (e)Heightregulations.Exceptasprovidedbysection14.02.254,HeightLimits,nobuilding shall exceed 40'feetortwo(2)storiesin height. (f)Minimumopenspace.Allareasnotdevotedtobuildings,structuresoroff-streetparking areashallbedevotedtograss,trees,gardens,shrubsorothersuitablelandscapematerial.In addition,alldevelopmentsshallreserveopenspaceinaccordancewiththetownparkland dedicationordinance and otherapplicableordinances ofthetown. (g)Bufferedarearegulations.WheneveraCRCommercialRecreationdevelopmentislocated adjacenttoaresidentiallyzonedarea,withoutanydivisionsuchasadedicatedpublicstreet,park orpermanentopenspace,allprincipalbuildingsorstructuresshallbesetbackaminimumof forty(40)feetfromtheadjoiningpropertyline.Thesetbackareashallcontainonlylandscape improvements,fencing,bermsortreestoprovidevisualandacousticalprivacyandtoadequately bufferadjoining uses. 14-82 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning (h)Siteplan.Asiteplanhasbeenapprovedmeetingtheconditionsasprovidedinsection 14.02.259,Site PlanRequirements. (i)Landscapingrequirements.Landscapingshallberequiredinaccordancewithsection 14.02.352,LandscapingRegulations.In addition,thefollowingregulationsshallapply: (1)Afrontsetbackareashallbedevotedtoalandscapedbuffer.Onlydrivecrossingthat providesingress andegresswill be allowed. (2)Thefrontlandscapebuffershallcontaintreesof4-inchcalipermeasured12"from thegroundandshallbe12feetinheightplantedon30-footcenters.Inaddition, shrubs,berms,decorativewalls,oracombinationthereof,shallbeprovidedbetween thetreessuchthatascreenofaminimumofthreefeetinheightshallscreenthe parking areas. (j)Designrequirements.Thefollowing designrequirementsshallapply: (1)Nooutdoorstorage,exceptforrefusedisposal,shallbepermitted.Refusedisposal areasshallbelandscapedandscreenedfromviewwithscreeningwhichisthesame asthearchitecturalstyle ofthemainstructure. (2)Mechanicalandelectricalequipment,includingairconditioningunits,shallbe designed,installedandoperatedtominimizenoiseimpactonsurroundingproperty. Allsuchequipmentshallbescreenedfrompublicviewwithscreeningwhichisthe sameasthearchitecturalstyleofthemainstructure.Allground-mountedequipment shallbescreenedfromviewwithmasonryconstructionsimilartotheprimary structure.Lineofsightdrawingswillberequiredtoillustratethatadequatescreening isprovided. (3)Thesiteplanshallprovidealightingplandetailingthelayoutoffixtures,elevations, lamptype,andaveragemaintainedilluminationofeachfixture.Exteriorlighting fixturesshallnotexceedamaximumheightof25feetmeasuredfromtheadjacent ground,shalldirectlighttowardthegroundandshallbeshielded.Alternativesmay beapprovedbythetowncounciluponrecommendationbytheplanningandzoning commissiononacase-by-casebasis,whenusedtocomplementthearchitectural characterofthedevelopment.Lightingshallbedesignedtoreflectawayfromany adjacentresidentialarea. (4)Onstructures5,000squarefeetorless,pitchedroofconstructionwillberequired.No flator built-uproof constructionshall be permitted. (5)Designofstructuresgreaterthan5,000squarefeetshallincluderelieftowallsand roofs.Singleuninterruptedsurface-planesshallnotbepermitted.Theroofof structuresmaybeaflatroofconstruction,butmustprovideavariationofroofline whichmayinclude a partial pitchedroofforarchitecturalrelief. (6)Any canopy systemmust provide columns constructed ofsimilarmasonrymaterial as theprimarystructure. (7)Uniform architecturaltreatmentshall be providedtoallsidesofthestructure. 14-83 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning (k)Off-street parking.Off-street parkingshallbe providedin accordancewiththeprovisionsof section14.02.353,Off-StreetParkingRequirements.Inaddition,thefollowingregulationsshall apply: (1)Parkinglotsshallbedesignedwithcompartmentalizedparkinglotsforallareasof over 50 spaces. (2)Accesstoindividualdevelopmentsshallbeobtainedthroughmutualaccessand cross-accessdriveson-site.Multipledrivewayentrancesforindividuallotsshallbe prohibitedunlessitisdeterminedthatitisphysicallyimpossibletoprovideshared accesstothelotorifextenuatingcircumstancescanbedemonstratedandare approvedbythetowncouncilafterrecommendationbytheplanningandzoning commission. (3)Total driveway entrancesshall not exceed 3entrancesforany development. (4)Drivewaysshall have a minimumseparation of150feet. (5)Parkingspacesshallnotbepermittedwithinthebuildinglinesetbackareas.Drive lanesshallonlybepermittedinbuildinglinesetbackareawhencrossingsetback area. (6)Thereshallbeamaximumof12consecutivespacesbetweenislandswithatleast one 4"calipertreeineachisland.Landscapingintheislandsshallincludeacombination ofgroundcover,shrubs,andflowering plantsin additiontotherequiredtree. (7)Araisedcurbshallberequiredforall parking and drivingsurfaces. (8)Curbstopsshallberequiredonallparkingspacesthat“head-in”toanylandscaped area.Thesecurbstopsshall be placedsuchthatthe overhang of a vehicleis contained totallywithinthelimitsofthe parkingspace. (9)Atrafficcirculationplanandimpactanalysisshallbepreparedandprovidedwiththe siteplanforallnewdevelopment.Thetrafficimpactanalysisrequirementmaybe excludedfromthesiteplanifthetownengineerdeterminesthattheanalysisisnot necessaryforthedevelopment. (10)Allentrancedrivesshallbeaccentedwithdecorativestreettreatmentandshallbe clearly detailed onthesiteplan. (11)Pavedparkingareasshallhaveatleast10%ofthepavedsurfaceareadedicatedto decorativestreettreatmentasapprovedbythetownplanningandzoning commission. (12)Crosswalks,whenprovided,shallbemarkedsimilartodecorativestreet pavement. (l)Off-streetloading.Off-streetloadingshallbeprovidedinaccordancewithsection 14.02.354,Off-StreetLoadingRequirements. 14-84 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning (m)Masonryrequirement. (1)Allprincipalandaccessorybuildingsandstructuresshallbeofexteriorfireresistant construction having one hundred percent(100%) ofthetotal exteriorwalls, excluding doors,windowsandporches,constructedofbrickorstoneincludingtheareaabove thefirstfloorceiling plateline. (2)Paintedtiltwallandpaintedconcreteblockshallnotbepermittedasfinished masonrymaterial. (3)Stuccoshall be used onlyas an accentmaterialsubjectto prior approvalof P&Z. (4)Allother chimneyssurfacesshallalso be ofbrick,stone, orstucco. (5)Othermaterialsofequalcharacteristicsmaybealloweduponapprovalofthe planning and zoning commission. (6)Masonrymaterialsshallbeofearthtonesandshallbesubmittedtotheplanningand zoning commissionforrecommendation andtothetown councilforapproval. Forthe purposeofthissection,earthtonesshallbeunderstoodtoconsistofdarkerandpastel shadesofthecolorspectrum,whichmaygenerallybefoundinthenatural environment.Thesecolorsshallnotgenerallyconsistofthevibrantsorfluorescents ofthe colorspectrum. (7)Thetown council upon either negative or positiverecommendationfromthe planning andzoningcommissionshallhavethepowertomodifymasonryregulationswhere theliteralenforcementofthisordinancewouldresultinpracticaldifficultyor unnecessaryhardshipandthereliefgrantedwouldnotbecontrarytothepublic interestbutwoulddosubstantialjusticeinaccordancewiththespiritofthe ordinance. (A)Forthepurposeofthisordinance,thefollowingareestablishedasgeneral conditions,allofwhichshallbemetupongrantinganywaiverormodification tothemasonryrequirements as outlinedinthissection. (i)No diminutionvalueofsurrounding propertieswouldbesuffered; and (ii)Grantingthepermitwouldbeofbenefittothepublicinterestand surrounding properties;and (iii)Azoningrestriction as appliedtothe owner’spropertyinterfereswiththe reasonableuseoftheproperty,consideringtheuniquesettingofthe propertyinits environment; and (iv)Bygrantingthe permit,substantialjusticewould be done;and (v)The usemustnotbe contrarytothespirit ofthe ordinance. (B)Theburdenofdemonstratingallgeneralconditionshavebeenmetandthata modificationisappropriateisuponthepersonrequestingthemodification.The towncouncilandplanningandzoningcommissionmayrequireaperson 14-85 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning requestingamodificationtoprovideproofaseachbodydeterminesnecessary andappropriatefortheplanningandzoningcommissionandthetowncouncil to evaluatethe applicationformodification. (n)Pedestriancirculation.Thefollowing designrequirementsshallapplyintheCRDistrict: (1)Pedestrianconnectionsshallaccesswalkwayswithinthedevelopment,shallbe landscaped,andshallincludearchitecturalfeaturesconsistentwiththecharacterof thedevelopment. (2)Pedestrianconnectionsamongandbetweendevelopmentsshallbeprovidedandshall be clearlyindicatedonthesite plan. (3)Thesiteplanshallindicatefutureaccessbetween properties. (4)Thepedestrianconnectionsshallaccesspublicopengreenspacecorridors,where appropriate. (o)Entrymarkers.Thefollowing designrequirementsshallapplyintheCRDistrict: (1)Entrymarkersofmonumenttypeshallbelocatedateachprincipalentranceto developmentsin accordancewiththe establishedsignagerequirementsofthetown. (2)Entrymarkerswithdoublefacesshall belocatedinmediansinaccessdrives. (3)Inlocationswith no median accessdrive, a singlefacingmonumentsign placedatthe entranceshall be mirroredontheotherside oftheentrance. (p)Serviceareas.Thefollowing designrequirementsshall applyintheCRDistrict: (1)Allserviceareas,includingbutnotlimitedtothelocationofloadingdocks,garages, garbage disposal units,andtruck parking,shall becompletelyscreenedfromview. (2)The centralizedtrashcollectionpointshall not belocatedinanystreetyard. (A)Streetyard:Shallmeanthatareaoflandlocatedbetweenthestructureanda streetright-of-waylineofafront,side, orrearlotline. (3)Alltrashreceptaclesshallbescreenedwithamasonrywallofmaterial,with appropriatelandscapingonthreesidesandshallhaveascreeninggatewhichshall remain closedexceptwhenbeingserviced. (4)Alltrashreceptaclesshallbe adequatelysizedto contain alltrash at alltimes. .Thetownsign ordinanceshallgovernregarding allsignslocatedintheCRDistrict. (q)Signs 14-86 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning (r)Supplementalnonresidentialrequirements.Additionalrequirementsfornonresidentialuses locatedwithintheCRDistrictshallapplyinaccordancewithsection14.02.352(h),Requirements forNonresidentialDistricts and Uses. (Ordinance98-29,sec.XXIX,adopted12/1/98;Ordinance2000-06,sec.XXIX,adopted3/21/00; Ordinance2006-32,sec.II,adopted9/11/06;2006Code,ch.13,sec.4.16;Ordinanceadopting Code) Sec. 14.02.167POProfessionalOfficeDistrict regulations (a)Purpose.ThepurposeofthePOProfessionalOfficeDistrictistocreatearestrictivedistrict forattractive,lowtomoderateintensityofficeandprofessionaluses.Theusesallowedinthese districtsshouldnothaveanadverseeffectonadjacentresidentialareas,andmaybelocatedclose toresidentialuses,withappropriate buffersandlandscaping. (b)Usesgenerally.InaPOProfessionalOfficeDistrict,nolandshallbeusedandnobuilding orstructureshallbeinstalled,erectedfororconvertedtoanyuseotherthanassetforthinsection 14.02.103,UseTables,andinaccordancewiththefollowing.Deliveryandservicecallsare allowedonlybetween8:00a.m.and5:00p.m.Nooutsidesalesofanykindshallbeconducted, including but notlimitedtotrucklot,pedestrianwalkway,tentorothersales. (1)Accessoryuses.AccessoryusesshallbepermittedwithinthePOProfessionalOffice Districtinaccordancewiththeregulationsprovidedinsection14.02.253,Accessory Structures. (2)Conditionaluses.ConditionalusesmaybepermittedwithinthePOProfessional OfficeDistrictinaccordancewiththeregulationsprovidedinsection14.02.301, ConditionalPermit. (3)Limitationofuses.Anyusenotexpresslypermittedorallowedbypermithereinis prohibited. (c)Planrequirements.No applicationfor a building permitforthe construction of a building or structureshallbe approvedunless: (1)Aplat,meetingallrequirementsofthetown,hasbeenapprovedbythetowncouncil andrecordedintheofficialrecordsofthecountyinwhichthepropertyislocated; (2)Siteplan.Asiteplanhasbeenapprovedmeetingtheconditionsasprovidedin section14.02.259, SitePlanRequirements. (3)Alandscapeplan,meetingtherequirementsofsection14.02.352,Landscaping Regulations,hasbeenapproved. .None. (d)Densityregulations (e)Heightregulations.Exceptasprovidedbysection14.02.254,HeightLimits,nobuildingor structureshallexceed40'feetortwo(2)storiesinheight.Anybuildingorstructureadjoiningor contiguousto a residentiallyzoned districtshall not exceed20feetor one(1)storyin height. 14-87 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning (f)Arearegulations.Thefollowingminimumstandardsshallberequired,measuredfrom propertylines: AreaDescriptionAreaRegulations (1)Minimum open spaceAtleasttwenty percent(20%)ofthetotallotarea shall bedevotedto non-vehicularopenspace.(Non- vehicular openspaceisany area not devotedto buildings, parking,load,storage, orvehicularuse.) (2)Maximum building coverageThe combinedarea covered by allmain and accessory buildings andstructuresshallnotexceed sixty percent(60%)ofthetotallotarea.(Forthe purpose ofthissection only, parkinglotsare not includedaspart ofthepercentage coverage.) (3)Maximumimpervious areaThe combinedarea occupied by all buildings, structures, off-street parking and paved areasshall not exceed eighty percent(80%) ofthetotallotarea. (4)Depthoffrontyard30feetminimum (5)Depthofrearyard30feetminimum (Norearyardshallface anystreet.) (6)Widthofsideyardon each15feetminimum side *Allrequiredyardsshallcomplywithsection 14.02.255,RequiredYards. (g)Off-street parking.Off-street parkingshallbe providedin accordancewiththeprovisionsof section14.02.353,Off-StreetParkingRequirements,andallotherapplicableordinancesofthe town.In addition,thefollowingregulationsshallapply: (1)Parkinglotsshallbedesignedwithcompartmentalizedparkinglotsforallareasof over 50 spaces. (2)Accesstoindividualdevelopmentsshallbeobtainedthroughmutualaccessand cross-accessdriveson-site.Multipledrivewayentrancesforindividuallotsshallbe prohibitedunlessitisdeterminedthatitisphysicallyimpossibletoprovideshared accesstothelotorifextenuatingcircumstancescanbedemonstratedandare approvedbythetowncouncilafterrecommendationbytheplanningandzoning commission. (3)Total driveway entrancesshall not exceed 3entrancesforany development. (4)Drivewaysshall have a minimumseparation of150feet. (5)Parkingspacesshallnotbepermittedwithinthebuildinglinesetbackareas.Drive lanesshallonlybepermittedinbuildinglinesetbackareawhencrossingsetback area. 14-88 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning (6)Thereshallbeamaximumof12consecutivespacesbetweenislandswithatleast one 4"calipertreeineachisland.Landscapingintheislandsshallincludeacombination ofgroundcover,shrubs,andflowering plantsin additiontotherequiredtree. (7)Araisedcurbshallberequiredforall parking and drivingsurfaces. (8)Curbstopsshallberequiredonallparkingspacesthat“head-in”toanylandscaped area.Thesecurbstopsshall be placedsuchthatthe overhang of a vehicleis contained totallywithinthelimitsofthe parkingspace. (9)Atrafficcirculationplanandimpactanalysisshallbepreparedandprovidedwiththe siteplanforallnewdevelopment.Thetrafficimpactanalysisrequirementmaybe excludedfromthesiteplanifthetownengineerdeterminesthattheanalysisisnot necessaryforthedevelopment. (10)Allentrancedrivesshallbeaccentedwithdecorativestreettreatmentandshallbe clearly detailed onthesiteplan. (11)Pavedparkingareasshallhaveatleast10%ofthepavedsurfaceareadedicatedto decorativestreettreatmentasapprovedbythetownplanningandzoning commission. (12)Crosswalks,whenprovided,shallbemarkedsimilartodecorativestreet pavement. (h)Off-streetloading.Off-streetloadingshallbeprovidedasrequiredbysection14.02.354, Off-StreetLoadingRequirements. (i)Landscapingrequirements.Landscapingshallberequiredinaccordancewithsection 14.02.352,LandscapingRegulations.In addition,thefollowingregulationsshallapply: (1)Afrontsetbackareashallbedevotedtoalandscapedbuffer.Onlydrivecrossings that provideingressand egresswill be allowed. (2)Thefrontlandscapebuffershallcontaintreesof4-inchcalipermeasured12"from thegroundandshallbe12feetinheightplantedon30-footcenters.Inaddition, shrubs,berms,decorativewalls,oracombinationthereof,shallbeprovidedbetween thetreessuchthatascreenofaminimumofthreefeetinheightshallscreenthe parking areas. .Thefollowing designrequirementsshallapplyinthe PODistrict: (j)Designrequirements (1)Nooutdoorstorage,exceptforrefusedisposal,shallbepermitted.Refusedisposal areasshallbelandscapedandscreenedfromviewwithscreeningwhichisthesame asthearchitecturalstyle ofthemainstructure. (2)Mechanicalandelectricalequipment,includingairconditioningunits,shallbe designed,installedandoperatedtominimizenoiseimpactonsurroundingproperty. Allsuchequipmentshallbescreenedfrompublicviewwithscreeningwhichisthe sameasthearchitecturalstyleofthemainstructure.Allground-mountedequipment shallbescreenedfromviewwithmasonryconstructionsimilartotheprimary 14-89 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning structure.Lineofsightdrawingswillberequiredtoillustratethatadequatescreening isprovided. (3)Thesiteplanshallprovidealightingplandetailingthelayoutoffixtures,elevations, lamptype,andaveragemaintainedilluminationofeachfixture.Exteriorlighting fixturesshallnotexceedamaximumheightof25feetmeasuredfromtheadjacent ground,shalldirectlighttowardthegroundandshallbeshielded.Alternativesmay beapprovedbythetowncounciluponrecommendationbytheplanningandzoning commissiononacase-by-casebasis,whenusedtocomplementthearchitectural characterofthedevelopment.Lightingshallbedesignedtoreflectawayfromany adjacentresidentialarea. (4)Onstructures5,000squarefeetorless,pitchedroofconstructionwillberequired.No built-uproofconstructionshall be permitted. (5)Designofstructuresgreaterthan5,000squarefeetshallincluderelieftowallsand roofs.Singleuninterruptedsurface-planesshallnotbepermitted.Theroofof structuresmaybeaflatroofconstruction,butmustprovideavariationofroofline whichmayinclude a partial pitchedroofforarchitecturalrelief. (6)Any canopy systemmust provide columns constructed ofsimilarmasonrymaterial as theprimarystructure. (7)Uniform architecturaltreatmentshall be providedtoallsidesofthestructure. (8)Any canopy systemmust provide columns constructed ofsimilarmasonrymaterial as theprimarystructure. (9)Uniform architecturaltreatmentshall be providedtoallsidesofthestructure. (k)Masonryrequirement. (1)Allprincipalandaccessorybuildingsandstructuresshallbeofexteriorfireresistant constructionhavingonehundred(100)percentofthetotalexteriorwalls,excluding doors,windowsandporches,constructedofbrickorstoneincludingtheareaabove thefirstfloorceiling plateline. (2)Paintedtiltwallandpaintedconcreteblockshallnotbepermittedasfinished masonrymaterial. (3)Stuccoshall be used onlyas an accentmaterialsubjectto prior approvalof P&Z. (4)All exterior chimneyssurfacesshallalsobeof brick,stone, orstucco. (5)Othermaterialsofequalcharacteristicsmaybealloweduponapprovalofthe planning and zoning commission. (6)Masonrymaterialsshallbeofearthtonesandshallbesubmittedtotheplanningand zoning commissionforrecommendation andtothetown councilforapproval. Forthe purposeofthissection,earthtonesshallbeunderstoodtoconsistofdarkerandpastel shadesofthecolorspectrum,whichmaygenerallybefoundinthenatural 14-90 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning environment.Thesecolorsshallnotgenerallyconsistofthevibrantsorfluorescents ofthe colorspectrum. (l)Pedestriancirculation.Thefollowing designrequirementsshallapplyinthe PODistrict: (1)Pedestrianconnectionsshallaccesswalkwayswithinthedevelopment,shallbe landscaped,andshallincludearchitecturalfeaturesconsistentwiththecharacterof thedevelopment. (2)Pedestrianconnectionsamongandbetweendevelopmentsshallbeprovidedandshall be clearlyindicatedonthesite plan. (3)Thesiteplanshallindicatefutureaccessbetween properties. (4)Thepedestrianconnectionsshallaccesspublicopengreenspacecorridors,where appropriate. (m)Entrymarkers.Thefollowing designrequirementsshallapplyinthe PODistrict: (1)Entrymarkersofmonumenttypeshallbelocatedateachprincipalentranceto developmentsin accordancewiththe establishedsignagerequirementsofthetown. (2)Entrymarkerswithdoublefacesshall belocatedinmediansinaccessdrives. (3)Inlocationswith no median accessdrive, a singlefacingmonumentsign placedatthe entranceshall be mirroredontheotherside oftheentrance. .Thefollowing designrequirementsshall applyinthe PODistrict: (n)Serviceareas (1)Allserviceareas,includingbutnotlimitedtothelocationofloadingdocks,garages, garbage disposal units,andtruck parking,shall becompletelyscreenedfromview. (2)The centralizedtrashcollectionpointshall not belocatedinanystreetyard. (A)Streetyard:Shallmeanthatareaoflandlocatedbetweenthestructureanda streetright-of-waylineofafront,sideorrearlotline. (3)Alltrashreceptaclesshallbescreenedwithamasonrywallofmaterial,with appropriatelandscapingonthreesidesandshallhaveascreeninggatewhichshall remain closedexceptwhenbeingserviced. (4)Alltrashreceptaclesshallbe adequatelysizedto contain alltrash at alltimes. (o)Signs.Thetownsign ordinance\[shall\]governregarding allsignslocatedinthePODistrict. (p)Supplementalnonresidentialrequirements.Additionalrequirementsfornonresidentialuses locatedwithinthePODistrictshallapplyinaccordancewithsection14.02.352(h),Requirements forNonresidentialDistricts and Uses. (Ordinance98-29,sec.XXX,adopted12/1/98;Ordinance2000-06,sec.XXX,adopted3/21/00; 2006Code,ch. 13,sec. 4.17) 14-91 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning Sec. 14.02.168GUGovernmentUseDistrict regulations (a)Purpose.TheGUGovernmentalUseDistrictisestablishedtoapplytothoselandswhere national,stateorlocalgovernmentalactivitiesareconductedandwheregovernmentsholdtitleto suchlands.Anylawfulgovernmentalactivityispermittedinthesedistricts.Itisnotintendedto classifyalllandsownedbygovernmentintothisdistrict,butonlythoselandsparticularlyand peculiarlyrelatedtothe publicwelfare.Itisgenerallyintendedto utilizethis districttoimplement thecomprehensivemasterplan. (b)Usesgenerally.InaGUGovernmentalUseDistrict,nolandshallbeusedandnobuilding shallbeinstalled,erectedfororconvertedtoanyuseotherthanassetforthinsection14.02.103, UseTables,andin accordancewiththefollowing: (1)Accessoryuses.AccessoryusesshallbepermittedwithintheGUGovernmentalUse Districtinaccordancewiththeregulationsprovidedinsection14.02.253,Accessory Structures. (2)Conditionaluses.ConditionalusesmaybepermittedwithintheGUGovernmental UseDistrictinaccordancewiththeregulationsprovidedinsection14.02.301, ConditionalUse Permit. (3)Limitationofuses.Anyusenotexpresslypermittedorallowedbypermithereinis prohibited. (c)Planrequirements.No applicationfor a building permitforthe construction of a building or structureshallbe approvedunless: (1)Aplat,meetingallrequirementsofthetown,hasbeenapprovedbythetowncouncil andrecordedintheofficialrecordsofthecountyinwhichthepropertyislocated; (2)Asiteplanhasbeenapprovedmeetingtheconditionsasprovidedinsection 14.02.259,Site PlanRequirements; and (3)Alandscapeplan,meetingtherequirementsofsection14.02.352,Landscaping Regulations,hasbeenapproved. .None (d)Densityregulations (e)Heightregulations.Exceptasprovidedbysection14.02.254,HeightLimits,nobuilding shall exceed 40'feetortwo(2)storiesin height. (f)Arearegulations.Theyardrequirementsshallnotbelessthantherequirementsofthemost restrictive abutting property. AreaDescriptionAreaRegulations (1)LotsizeNone. 14-92 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning AreaDescriptionAreaRegulations (2)Minimum open spaceAtleasttwenty percent(20%)ofthetotallotarea shall bedevotedto non-vehicularopenspace.(Non- vehicular openspaceisany area not devotedto buildings, parkinglots,storage, orvehicular use.)All areas not devotedtobuildings,structuresoroff-street parking areashallbedevotedtograss,trees,gardens, shrubs orothersuitablelandscapematerial.In addition,alldevelopmentsshallreserve openspace in accordancewiththetown parkland dedication ordinance andotherapplicableordinancesofthe town. (3)Maximum building coverageThe combinedarea covered by allmain and accessory buildings andstructuresshallnotexceed sixty percent(60%)ofthetotallotarea. (4)Maximumimpervious areaThe combinedarea occupied by all buildings, structures, off-street parking and paved areasshall not exceed eighty percent(80%) ofthetotallotarea. (5)MinimumfloorareaNone. (6)Front,rearandsideyardsTheyardrequirementsshall not belessthanthe requirements ofthemostrestrictive abutting property.Requiredyardsshallcomplywithsection 14.02.255,RequiredYards. (g)Bufferedarearegulations.WheneveranyconditionalusethatisallowableintheGU GovernmentalUseDistrictabutsaresidentiallyzoneddistrict,alandscapedbufferzoneofnot lessthanforty(40)feetin depthshallbeprovidedbetweenthelotlineand anybuilding,structure oractivityarea.Allbuildings,structuresandloadingorstorageareashallbelandscapedto providevisualandacousticalprivacytoadjacentproperty.Inaddition,screeningshalloccurin thebufferareaandsuchareashallbeprovidedinaccordancewiththeprovisionsofsection 14.02.351,Screening and Fencing. .Off-streetparkingshallbeprovidedinaccordancewithsection (h)Off-streetparking 14.02.353,Off-Street ParkingRequirements. (i)Off-streetloading.No off-streetloadingisrequiredintheGUDistrict. (j)Masonryrequirement.Allprincipalandaccessorybuildingsandstructuresshallbeof exteriorfireresistantconstructionhavingonehundred(100)percentofthetotalexteriorwalls, excludingdoors,windowsandporches,constructedofbrick,stone,orstucco.Allexterior chimneyssurfacesshallalsobeofbrick,stone,orstucco.Othermaterialsofequalcharacteristics may be allowed uponapproval oftheplanning and zoning commission. (Ordinance98-29,sec.XXXI,adopted12/1/98;Ordinance2000-06,sec.XXXI,adopted3/21/00; 2006Code,ch. 13,sec. 4.18) 14-93 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning Sec. 14.02.169HHistoricLandmarkDistrictregulations (a)Historiclandmark.Anyzoningdistrictdesignationappearingonthezoningdistrictmap maybefollowedbythesuffix“H”indicatingahistoriclandmarksubdistrict.Suchhistorical, architectural,archaeologicalorculturalstructuresofimportanceorvaluewhichmeritprotection, enhancement,andpreservationintheinterestoftheculture,prosperity,educationandwelfareof thepeopleshallbeworthyofconsiderationforapplicationforthisdistrict.The“H”designation shallapplytothosepremises,lots,ortractsdesignatedthroughtheproceduressetforthherein. Additionalusesmaybepermittedinanyspecific“H”subdistrictandshallbeenumeratedinthe ordinanceestablishingsuchsubdistrict.Suchsuffixshallnotaffectthelegaluseoftheproperty exceptas providedinthe ordinanceestablishingthesubdistrict. (b)Historiclandmark-Defined.Asusedinthissection,theterm“HistoricLandmark”shall meananybuildings,land,areasordistrictsofhistorical,architectural,archaeologicalorcultural importanceorvalue,whichthetowncouncildeterminesshallbeprotected,enhanced,and preservedintheinterestoftheculture, prosperity, educationandwelfareofthe people. (c)Declarationofpolicy.Thetowncouncilherebyfindsanddeclaresasamatterofpublic policythattheprotection,enhancement\[,\]preservationanduseofhistoriclandmarksisapublic necessityandisrequiredintheinterestoftheculture,prosperity,educationandwelfareofthe people. (d)Historiclandmarks-Designation.Thetowncouncilmaydesignatecertainbuildings,land, areasanddistrictsinthetownashistoriclandmarksanddefine,amendanddelineatethe boundariesthereof.Theproceduretobefollowedtoestablishahistoriclandmarkdesignation shallbethesameasthatrequiredtoamend,repealoralterthezoningonatractorparcelofland. AfterallnoticerequirementsofstatezoningstatutesV.T.C.A.,LocalGovernmentCode,chapter 211,asamended,havebeencompliedwithandallrequiredpublichearingshavebeenconducted pursuanttosaidstatestatutesandthisordinance,anduponreceiptoftheplanningandzoning commission’srecommendation,thetown councilmaydesignatethe building,land, areaor district withthe“H”suffix.Thesuffix“H”shallindicatethezoningsubdistrictdesignationofthose buildings,land,areasanddistrictswhichthetowncouncilhasdesignatedhistoriclandmarks. Suchdesignationshallbeinadditiontoanyotherzoningdistrictdesignationestablishedinthis ordinance.Allzoningdistrictmapsshallreflectthedesignationofahistoricallandmark subdistrict bytheletter“H” as asuffix. (e)Historiclandmarks-Criteria.Inmakinganhistoriclandmarkdesignationassetforthinthe immediatelyprecedingparagraph,thetowncouncilandtheplanningandzoningcommission shall consideroneormoreofthefollowing criteria: (1)Character,interestorvalueaspartofthedevelopment,heritageorcultural characteristicofthetown,State ofTexas ortheUnited States; (2)Identificationwithapersonorpersonswhosignificantlycontributedtotheculture and development ofthetown; (3)Locationasthesite of a significanthistoricevent; (4)Exemplificationofthecultural, economic,social orhistoricalheritage ofthetown; 14-94 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning (5)Relationshiptootherdistinctivebuildings,sitesorareaswhichareeligiblefor preservationaccordingtoaplanbased on historical,cultural orarchitecturalmotif; (6)Uniquelocationofsingularphysicalcharacteristicsrepresentinganestablishedand familiarvisualfeature ofaneighborhood or community ofthetown;and (7)Valueas anaspectofcommunitysentimentor publicpride. (f)Removal,demolitionorsubstantialalterationofahistoriclandmark.Nohistoriclandmark designatedassuchpursuanttotheproceduressetforthhereinshallbedemolished,removed, altered,remodeled,razedorsubstantiallyreconstructedunlessapermitforthesamehasbeen issuedbythetowncouncil.Ifanapplicationforsuchapermitisreceivedbythetownsecretary fordemolition,removal,razingorsubstantialreconstructionofanydesignatedhistoriclandmark, theplanningandzoningcommissionshallholdapublichearing,makefindingsoffactineach situation,andmakeappropriaterecommendationstothetowncouncil.Nopermitshallbeissued todemolish,remove,razeorsubstantiallyalterorreconstructuntilsuchmatterisresolved throughallmeansavailable.Theplanningandzoningcommissionshallconductahearingwithin 30daysofreceiptoftheapplicationbythetownsecretary.Afterthepublichearing,theplanning andzoningcommissionshallrecommendtothetowncouncilwhethertograntordenythe application. (g)Councilaction.Thetowncouncilshallconsidertheplanningandzoningcommission’s recommendationwithinthirtydaysofpassageofsame.Thetowncouncil,afterconductinga publichearingandtakingintoconsiderationallofthefactorspresented,mayapproveor disapprovetheapplicationforapermittodemolish,remove,razeorsubstantiallyalteror reconstruct.Thecouncil’sactionshall befinal. .Useclassificationsofallpropertyincludedinahistoriclandmark (h)Presentusenotaffected subdistrictshallcontinueto be governed bythecomprehensivezoning ordinanceofthetown. (i)Penalty.Itshallbeunlawfultoconstruct,reconstruct,structurallyalter,remodel,renovate, restore, demolish,raze ormaintain any historiclandmarkinviolation ofthisordinance. (Ordinance98-29,sec.XXXII,adopted12/1/98;Ordinance2000-06,sec.XXXII,adopted 3/21/00;2006Code, ch. 13,sec. 4.19) Secs. 14.02.170–14.02.250Reserved Division 5. SupplementaryDistrictRegulations Sec. 14.02.251Temporary uses (a)Permitteduses.Thefollowinguses,whichareclassifiedastemporaryuses,maybe permittedforaperiodoftimebythetowncouncil,afterrecommendationbytheplanningand zoningcommission.Saidperiodoftimeshallbedeterminedatthetimeofapprovalbutshallnot exceedthetimelimitforselectedusesasprovidedherein. (1)Carnivals. (2)Circus. 14-95 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning (3)Fairgrounds. (4)Communityfestivals(notincluding communitygaragesales). (5)Communitygaragesales,byspecial privilege,seesubsection(e)ofthissection. (6)Religious assemblies. (7)Sports events. (8)Politicalrallies. (9)Concretemixingorbatchingplantusedtemporarilybycontractorsduringthe constructionofpublicimprovementsorbuildingsand,insuchcases,theperiodof timeforwhichtheuseisgrantedmaybeforaperiodoftimeprovidedinthecontract forcompletionofsuchpublicimprovementorbuilding,providingsuchtemporary useisrenewedannually. (10)Armedforces displays. (11)Educationalorinformationaldisplays. (12)Temporarysales ofmerchandise by nonprofitorganizations. (13)Realestatesalesoffices(locatedina permanentresidentialstructure), but only during thedevelopmentofresidentialsubdivisions,providedthatsuchuseshallnotbe permittedformorethanthree(3)years. (14)Off-streetparkingformodelhomesinresidentialdistricts,providedononelotwhich complieswithallsetbackrequirementsofthedistrictinwhichitislocatedforatime periodofnotgreaterthanoneyear.However,suchtemporaryusemayberenewed annually. (15)Constructionofficeusedtemporarilybycontractorsduringtheconstructionofpublic improvementsorbuildingand,insuchcases,theperiodoftimeforwhichtheuseis grantedmaybeforaperiodoftimeprovidedinthecontractforcompletionofsuch improvement or building,providingsuchtemporary useisrenewed annually. (16)Realestateoffices(locatedintrailerormanufacturedhousing),butonlyforatime periodnottoexceedsix(6)months;howeversuchusesmayberenewedone(1) time. (b)Residentialdistricts.Atemporaryuseshallnotbepermittednearerthantwohundredfifty (250)feettoaresidentiallyzoneddistrictexceptforsubsection(a)(9)ofthissectionwhichshall not belocatedcloserthanonethousand(1,000)feettoa developedresidentialdistrict. (c)Temporaryusepermit.Apermitforthetemporaryuseofanypropertyfortheabove-listed usesshallbesecuredfromthetownplanningandzoningadministratorpriortosuchuse,after approvalbythetown councilandafterpayment ofallapplicablefees. 14-96 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning (d)Time period. (1)Useofaparcelofpropertyforanyoftheabovelistedusesformorethanthirty(30) days,exceptforconcretemixingorbatchingplants,andoff-streetparkingformodel homesinaresidentialdistrict,duringanyoneyearshallconstituteapermanentuse andsuchparcelorpropertyshallautomaticallyagainbesubjecttothedistrict regulations ofthezoning districtinwhichsuch parcelor propertyislocated. (2)Annualextensionsofthetemporaryusepermitmaybeissuedbythezoning administratoruponwrittenrequestbythe applicant. (e)Communitygaragesalebyspecialprivilege.Uponapprovalbythetowncouncil,after recommendationbytheplanningandzoningcommission,acommunitygaragesaleshallbe permittedbyspecialprivilegetocivicorganizationsornonprofitorganizations.Sucheventsshall notoccurmorethantwice annually; and eacheventshallbeonedayinduration.Approvalofsaid specialprivilegeshallbea conditiontoprior approval ofoperationsoftheeventandtheproposed locationsofthegaragesalesites bythetowndepartment ofpublicsafety. (Ordinance98-29,sec.XXXIII,adopted12/1/98;Ordinance2000-06,sec.XXXIII,adopted 3/21/00;2006Code, ch. 13,sec. 5.01) Sec. 14.02.252Saleofalcoholic beverages (a)Definitions.Forthepurposesofthisordinance,thefollowingdefinitionsshallapplyunless thecontextclearlyindicates orrequires adifferentmeaning. Alcoholicbeverage.Alcohol,oranybeveragecontainingmorethanone-halfofonepercentof alcohol byvolume,whichis capable ofuseforbeverage purposes,eitheralone orwhen diluted. Applicant.Apersonwhosubmitsorfilesanoriginalorrenewalapplicationwiththetown,the countyjudge,ortheTexasAlcoholicBeverageCommissionforalicenseor permit. Beer.Amaltbeveragecontainingone-halfofonepercentormoreofalcoholbyvolumeandnot morethanfourpercentofalcoholbyweight,anddoesnotincludeabeveragedesignatedbylabel or otherwiseby a name otherthanbeer. Commission.TheTexasAlcoholicBeverageCommission. Licensee.ApersonwhoistheholderofalicenseprovidedintheTexasAlcoholicBeverage Code, asamended, orany agent,servant, oremployee ofthatperson. Liquor.Anyalcoholicbeveragecontainingalcoholinexcessoffourpercentbyweight,unless otherwiseindicated.Proofthatanalcoholicbeverageisalcohol,spiritsofwine,whiskey,liquor, wine,brandy,gin,rum,ale,maltliquor,tequila,mescal,habaneroorbarreteago,isprimafacie evidencethatitisliquor. Liquorstore.Abusinessthatsellsalcoholicbeveragesforconsumptionoff-premises.Forthe purposesofthisordinance,theterm“liquorstore”shallexcludegrocerystoresorconvenience storesinwhichbeerand/orwineisofferedforsaleasaminorpartofanoveralllargerinventory ofgoods.Itshallalsoexcludearestaurantthatisotherwiseoperatinginaccordancewithits approvedliquorlicense and all otherprovisionsofthisordinance. 14-97 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning Mixedbeverage.Oneormoreservingsofabeveragecomposedinwholeorpartofanalcoholic beverageinasealedorunsealedcontaineror\[of\]anylegalsizeforconsumptiononthepremises whereservedorsoldbytheholderofamixedbeveragepermit,theholderofadailytemporary mixedbeveragepermit,theholderofa caterer’spermit,the holderofamixed beveragelatehours permit,theholderofaprivateclubregistrationpermit,ortheholderofaprivateclublatehours permit. Off-premises.Referstothesiteof consumptionratherthanthesiteofsaleandreferstothesaleof alcoholicbeveragesforoff-premisesconsumption. On-premises.Referstothesiteofconsumptionratherthanthesiteofsaleandreferstothesaleof alcoholicbeveragesfor on-premisesconsumption. Permittee.ApersonwhoistheholderofapermitprovidedforintheTexasAlcoholicBeverage Code, asamended, oran agent,servant, oremployee ofthat person. Person.Anaturalpersonorassociationofnaturalpersons,trustee,receiver,partnership, corporation, organization,orthemanager, agent,servant, or employee of any ofthem. Premises.Thegroundsandallbuildings,vehicles,andappurtenancespertainingtothegrounds, includinganyadjacentpremisesiftheyaredirectlyorindirectlyunderthecontrolofthesame person. Privateschool.Aschoolmaintainedbyprivateindividuals,religiousorganizationsor corporations,notatpublicexpense,andopenonlytopupilsselectedandadmittedbythe proprietorsorgovernors,ortopupilsofacertainreligious\[religion\]orpossessingcertain qualifications,andgenerallysupported,in partatleast, bytuition,fees, or charges. Publicschool.Aschoolestablishedunderthelawsofthestate(andusuallyregulatedinmatters ofdetailbylocalauthorities),inthevariousdistricts,counties,ortowns,maintainedatthepublic expensebytaxation,andopen,usuallywithoutcharge,tothechildrenofalltheresidentsofthe city,townorotherdistrict.Schoolsbelongingtothepublicandestablishedandconductedunder public authority. Restaurant.Aplacelocatedinapermanentbuildingprovidedwithspaceandaccommodations wherein,inconsiderationofthepaymentofmoney,hotmealsarehabituallyprepared,sold,and servedatnoonandevening,astheprincipalbusinessoftheplace.Thetermdoesnotinclude pharmacies, confectionerystores,lunchstands, nightclubs, andfillingstations. .Theproductobtainedfromthealcoholicfermentationofjuiceofsound Wineandvinousliquor ripegrapes,fruits,berries,or honey, and includeswine coolers. (b)Prohibitedsales.Thesaleof beerisnotallowedin areaszonedforresidential use,including butnotlimitedtoPDPlannedDevelopmentDistrictsapprovedexclusivelyforresidentialuses. ExceptasotherwisespecificallyallowedbytheTexasAlcoholicBeverageCommissionoras otherwise provided herein, no alcoholic beveragesmay be soldwithinthree hundredfeet(300') of achurch,publicschoolorprivateschool,orpublichospital.Measurementofsuchdistanceshall 14-98 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning beinaccordancewiththetermsofthisordinanceandtheTexasAlcoholicBeverageCode,as amended. Statelawreferences– Authorityofcitytoprohibitsaleinresidentialareas,V.T.C.A.,AlcoholicBeverage Code,secs.109.31,109.32;salesnearchurch,schoolorhospital,V.T.C.A.,AlcoholicBeverageCode,sec. 109.33. (c)Permits. (1)Feesestablished.Theannualpermitfeeforissuingalicenseorpermittooperate, conduct,andmaintainabusinessestablishmentsellingalcoholicbeveragesinthe townis: (A)Forstoreswithbeerandwinesalesforoff-premisesconsumptiononly,and, exceptasspecificallyexemptedherein,forlocationswithmixedbeverage permits,thepermitholdershallpayafeeequaltoone-half(1/2)ofthestatefee forsuchlicenseandpermitineffectatthetimeoftheinitialpermitapplication orrenewalfortheannualpermit,asapplicable.Suchfeeshallbeinadditionto any applicablefeeforafood and beverage certificate. (B)Exemption.Amixedbeveragepermitisexemptfromthepaymentofthefee imposedbythissubsectionduringthethree-yearperiodfollowingtheissuance ofthe permit asspecifiedintheTexasAlcoholicBeverageCode. (C)Payment offees. (i)Term.Thepermitfeeshallbecollectedwhentheapplicationforsuch permitissubmitted.Thispermitshallbevalidonlyforoneyear(365 days)fromthe date ofitsissuance, and ifissued duringthe calendaryear, thefeeshallbecollectedinfullwithoutreductionandshallberenewed bytheapplicantannuallythereafterduringthetimethatsuchapplicantis engagedinthebusinessofsellingalcoholicbeverageswithinthetown. Permitapplicationsshallbefiledwiththeplanningandzoning coordinator. Statelawreferences– Localfeeauthorizedonalcoholicbeveragepermits,V.T.C.A.,AlcoholicBeverage Code,sec.11.38;localfeeauthorizedonalcoholicbeveragelicenses,V.T.C.A.,AlcoholicBeverageCode, sec.61.36. (d)Zoningcompliancerequired.Nopermitshallbegrantedunderthetermsofthisordinance unlessthelocationatwhichthebusinessissoughttobeestablishedandmaintainedas\[is\]a permitteduseunderthecomprehensivezoningordinanceofthetownasoforaftertheeffective datethereof. .Itisunlawfulforanypersontosell,offerforsale,ordeliveranybeer, (e)Businesshours wine, orliquor, exceptwithinthose hours asprescribedintheTexasAlcoholicBeverageCode, as amended,includingbutnotlimitedtochapter105oftheTexasAlcoholicBeverageCode,as amended. 14-99 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning (f)Specific use permit. (1)SUPrequired.Exceptasspecificallyprovidedherein,nopersonsshallmanufacture, sell,offerforsale,distributeorengageinanyotheractivityforwhichapermitor licenseisrequiredbytheTexasAlcoholicBeverageCodewithinthetownwithout firstobtainingaspecificusepermittodosofromthetown.Alloftheprovisionsof thespecificusepermitprocedureshallapplyasperthetown’s comprehensivezoning ordinance,asamended.Intheeventofaconflictbetweenthegeneralregulations governingspecificusepermitsandtheprovisionscontainedinthissection,the provisionsofthissectionshall control. (2)SUPapplication.Inorderforapersontoengageinthesaleofalcoholicbeverages,a formalapplicationforaSUPshallbefiledwiththeplanningandzoningcoordinator withtheappropriatefeeestablishedbythetown.Theplanningandzoning coordinatorshallprocesstheapplicationbysubmittingtotheplanningandzoning commissionfortheirreviewandrecommendationtothetowncouncilforapprovalor disapproval.Thetowncouncilwillconsiderandapproveordisapprovethegranting of a SUPforthesale of alcoholic beverages. (3)Compliance-On-premisessaleandconsumption.Compliancewithtowncodesand ordinances\[isrequired\]foron-premisessaleandconsumptionofalcoholicbeverages asfollows: (A)Beerandwineonly.Abuildingutilizedfortheretailsaleofbeerand/orwine foroff-premisesconsumptiononlyshallbeinspectedandshallcomplywithall applicablelocalregulations,includingbutnotlimitedtobuildingcodes,fire codes,plumbing codes, electricalcodesandordinances. (B)Mixedbeveragesbyfoodandbeveragecertificateholders.Abuildingutilized fortheretailsaleofmixedbeveragesforon-premisesconsumptionshallbe inspectedandshallcomplywithallapplicablelocalregulations,includingbut notlimitedtobuildingcodes,firecodes,plumbingcodes,electricalcodesand ordinances. (C)Procedurespriortoissuanceofpermit.BeforeanycertificationfromtheTexas AlcoholicBeverageCommissionorotherdocumentationofapprovalissigned bythetownrepresentative,suchcertificateordocumentationshallbe submittedtotheplanningandzoning coordinatortoassure: (i)Thattheapplicationcomplieswithallprovisionsofthisandall applicableordinances; (ii)ThataSUPapplicationisofficiallyfiledwiththepaymentofapplicable fees; (iii)ThatproofissubmittedthatarepresentativeoftheTexasAlcoholic BeverageCommissionhasapprovedthesubmittalofanapplicationfor license;and (iv)Thatthechiefofpolice/directorofpublicsafetyhasreviewedtheSUP application. 14-100 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning (4)Compliance-Off-premisesconsumption.Compliancewithtowncodesand ordinancesisrequiredforsaleofalcoholicbeveragesforoff-premisesconsumption inaliquorstore,andthespecificusepermit(SUP)applicationshallshow documentationof compliancewiththefollowing: (A)Liquorstore. (i)ThataSUPapplicationforaliquorstoreissubmittedinitsentirety, without omissions; and (ii)Thattheapplicationisofficiallyfiledwiththepaymentofapplicable fees;and (ii)Thattheapplicationcomplieswithallprovisionsofthisandall applicableordinances; and (iv)Thattheapplicationcomplieswiththefollowingdevelopment conditions: a.Aliquorstoreshallnothavewalk-upwindowaccess,andshallnot have drive-through or drive-up access. b.Aliquorstoreshalloperateinpremisesthatarenotphysically completelyseparatefromanyotherbusinessandtheexterior designofthestoreshallshowevidenceofcoordinationwith contextualinfluencesofneighboringpropertiesinregardto buildingsetbacks,orientation,andrelationshipofstructuresto eachotherandtothestreet.Thelayoutofthesiteshallrespectand builduponthearrangementofbuildings,openspacesand landscapeelementsof adjacentsites. (B)Additionaldevelopmentconditions.Thecouncilmayattachadditional developmentconditionstothespecificusepermitthatthecouncil,inits discretion,determinesareappropriateforbuffering,safety,security,and compatibilityforandto adjacent properties. .Thefollowinggeneralconditionsapplytoallspecificuse (g)CriteriaandprocessingofSUP permits(SUP)allowing:(i)thesaleofbeerandwineforoff-premisesconsumptiononly,or(ii) thesaleofalcoholicbeveragesforoff-premisesconsumptiononly,or(iii)thesaleofmixed beveragesbyfoodandbeveragecertificateholdersonly:(Ordinance2011-17,sec.2.05,adopted 5/2/11) (1)TheapplicantmustdesignandoperatetheestablishmentforwhichanSUPissought insuchamannerthattheproposeduseoractualuseofthepremisesshallnot substantiallyincreasetrafficcongestionorcreateovercrowdingintheestablishment orintheimmediatelysurrounding area. (2)Theapplicantmustcomplywithapplicablelicensingandpermitprovisionsofthe TexasAlcoholicBeverageCode,asamendedfromthedateoftheissuanceofthe SUP bythetowncouncil. 14-101 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning (3)Asrequired,theapplicantshallbeartheburdenofshowingthattheestablishment doesnotexceedthelimitationongrossreceiptsfromthesalesofalcoholicbeverages applicabletoitslicenseandSUP.Theapplicantshallmaintainaccountingrecordsof thesourcesofitsgrossrevenueandallowthetowntoinspectsuchrecordsduring reasonable business hours. (4)TheapplicantshalldemonstratethatthegrantingoftheSUPwouldnotbe detrimentaltothepublichealth,safety and/orwelfareofthecitizensofthetown. (5)Theapplicantshall,atalltimes,provideanadequatenumberofemployeesfor securitypurposestoadequatelycontroltheestablishmentpremisestoprevent incidentsofdrunkenness,disorderlyconductandraucousbehavior.Theapplicant shallconsultwiththechiefofpolice/directorofpublicsafetywhoshallactinan advisorycapacitytodeterminethenumberofqualifiedemployeesnecessarytomeet his/her obligation hereunder. (6)Theestablishmentshallprovideadequateparkingspacestoaccommodateits employeesandpatrons.Providedhowever,thenumberofparkingspacesshallnever belessthanthoserequiredforsimilarusesinthatzoningdistrictwherethe establishmentislocated. (7)Theapplicantshalloperatetheestablishmentinsuchamannerastoprevent excessivenoise,dirt,litterandodorsintheestablishmentandinthesurroundingarea andoperatetheestablishmentinsuchamannerastominimizedisturbanceto surroundingpropertyownersandincompliancewithallapplicabletownordinances andstatelaws. (8)Aspecificusepermitissuedunderthisordinancerunswiththepropertyandisnot affectedbyachangeintheownerof\[or\]lesseeofapermittedestablishment; providedhowever,thattheownerorlesseetowhomthepremiseshasbeen transferredshallwithinten(10)businessdaysofsuchtransfernotifytheplanning andzoningcoordinatorofsuchchangeinownershiporcontrolofthepremisesfor whichthe SUPwasissued. (9)Allspecificusepermitsissuedunderthisordinanceshallbefurtherconditionedthat thesamemaybediscontinuediftheuseforwhichtheSUPwasgrantedceasestobe operatedatthepermittedlocationforaminimumperiodofsix(6)continuous months,orasotherwiseprovidedfortherevocationofSUPs,asoutlinedinthe comprehensivezoning ordinance,as amended. (h)DenialofSUP.ThetowncouncilmaydenyanSUPifitaffirmativelydeterminesthatthe issuance ofsuch SUP: (1)Isincompatiblewiththesurrounding usesorproperty;or (2)Isdetrimentaloroffensivetotheneighborhoodorcontrarytothehealth,safety,and generalwelfare ofthetown and itsinhabitants; or 14-102 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning (3)Isfoundtobeinnoncompliancewiththedevelopmentconditionsoutlinedinthe “SUPApplication–LiquorStore,”isfoundtobeinnoncompliancewiththe requirementsestablishedbythetowncouncilpursuanttosubsection(f)(4)(B)ofthis section,orisfoundtobeinnoncompliancewithanyothertownordinances, includingwithoutlimitationfailuretocomplywithanyoneormoreoftheprovisions ofsubsection(f)(4)ofthissection. (i)Methodsfordetermining distancemeasurement. (1)Churchorpublichospital.Themeasurementofthedistancebetweentheplaceof businesswherealcoholicbeveragesaresoldandachurchorpublichospitalshallbe alongthepropertylinesofthestreetfrontsandfromfrontdoortofrontdoor, and ina directlineacrossintersections. (2)Publicorprivateschool.Themeasurementofdistancebetweentheplaceofbusiness wherealcoholicbeveragesaresoldanda publicorprivateschoolshallbe: (A)Inadirectlinefromthepropertylineofthepublicorprivateschooltothe propertylineoftheplaceofbusiness,andinadirectlineacrossintersections; or (B)Ifthepermitorlicenseholderislocatedonorabovethefifth(5th)storyofa multistorybuilding,inadirectlinefromthepropertylineofthepublicor privateschooltothepropertylineoftheplaceofbusiness,inadirectline acrossintersections,andverticallyupthebuildingatthepropertylinetothe baseofthefloor on whichthe permit orlicense holderislocated. .Uponreceiptofarequest,theplanningandzoning (j)Exceptiontodistancerequirements commissionwillconsiderandmakearecommendationtothetowncounciltoconsideran exceptiontoreducethedistancerequirementcontainedinsubsection(f)\[(b)\]aboveandthetown councilshalltakefinalactiononsuchrecommendationbaseduponthecriteriaspecified hereinbelow. (1)Aplanningandzoningcommissionrecommendationtoreducethedistance requirementandfinalactionofthetowncounciltoallowsuchreductionshallbe baseduponthefollowing.Thetowncouncilmayallowanexceptionuponproofby theapplicantthathe/shemeetsthefollowingcriteria:documentedapprovalfrom surroundingpropertyownerswithinthedistancerequirementsforwhichthe exceptionissought;proofofpreliminaryapprovalfromtheTexasAlcoholic BeverageCommission;adeterminationbycouncilthattheenforcementofthe regulationsinaparticularinstanceisnotinthebestinterestofthepublic;andafter considerationofthehealth,safetyandwelfareofthepublicandtheequitiesofsuch regulation,thecouncildeterminesthattheexceptionisinthebestinterestofthe community. (2)Thetowncouncilshallhavetheauthoritytograntanexceptionunderthissectionfor temporaryspecialeventsafterreviewandrecommendationbytheplanningand zoningcommission.Forsuchevents,boththeplanningandzoningcommissionand thetowncouncilshallconsider:hoursoftheevent,impactonsurroundingarea; estimatednumberofparticipants;personalandpropertysecurity;durationandother 14-103 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning health,safetyandwelfareconsiderationsasdeemedappropriateandnecessarybythe town council. (3)Noexceptionmaybegrantedhereunderexceptafterapublichearingforwhich noticehasbeengiventoownersofrealpropertywithin300feet(or1,000feetif applicable)ofthelocationoftheproposedbusinessoroftheproposedlocationfor temporaryspecialevent.Suchnoticemustbegivennotlessthanten(10)daysbefore thedatesetfor hearing. (k)ExemptionfromSUPprocessforexistingprivatecluboperations.Allexistingbusinesses that, asofthe effective date ofthis ordinance,operateand hold a permitfromtheTexasAlcoholic BeverageCommissiontooperateasaprivateclubandthatoperatelegallyunderthetown’s comprehensivezoningordinanceshallbeallowedtocontinuewithoutobtaininganSUPfromthe townaslongas(i)thelocationofthebusinessdoesnotchange;and(ii)thetypeofbusinessor thetypeofusefromthelocationwithinthatzoningdistrictremainsthesame;and(iii)suchuse continuestocomplywith allapplicable ordinancesofthetown.Suchestablishmentsshall comply withallotherrequirementsofthisordinanceandtheordinancesofthetown,includingbutnot limitedtothoseregulationsrelatingtopermitsandfees.Atthetimeofapplicationforapermit, theapplicantshallsupplyallpertinentinformationtotheplanningandzoningcoordinatorfor registeringsuchusewiththetownasrequired bythisordinance. (l)Possession orconsumptionprohibitedincertainareas. (1)Athleticfields,parks,orpublicareas.Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersontopossess anopenalcoholicbeveragecontaineror consumeanyalcoholicbeverageinanytown ownedorcontrolledathleticfieldandallparkinglotsservicingsuchathleticfields exceptasspecificallyapprovedbythetowncouncil,ordinance,ortowncouncil approvedpolicywhichgovernssuchconduct.Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersonto possessanopenalcoholicbeveragecontainerorconsumeanyalcoholicbeverage,as definedbytheTexasAlcoholicBeverageCodeinanytownownedorcontrolled park,includingreservedarea(s)withinanypark,playground,recreationcenterorany otherareainthetownownedorusedbythetownanddevotedtoactiveorpassive recreation,includingallplantedexpressways,allparkinglotsservicingparksand publicareas, parkways,triangles, andtrafficislandsmaintained bythetown exceptas specificallyapprovedbythetowncouncil,ordinance,ortowncouncilapproved policywhichgovernssuchconduct. .Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersontopossessanopen (2)Schoolsandschoolactivities containerorconsumeanyalcoholicbeverageonapublicstreet,publicalley,or publicsidewalkwithin1,000feetofthepropertylineofafacilitythatisapublicor privateschool,includingaparochialschool,thatprovidesalloranypartofpre- kindergartenthroughtwelfthgradeinthebuildingsoronthegroundsofanypublic schoolinthetownlimitsoratanyschool-relatedactivityconductedwithinthetown limits. (Ordinance2000-06,sec.XXXIV,adopted3/21/00;Ordinance2004-10,sec.II,adopted3/1/04; 2006Code,ch. 13,sec. 5.02;Ordinance 2011-17,secs. 2.02–2.05, 2.07,adopted5/2/11) 14-104 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning Sec. 14.02.253Accessorystructures anduses Anaccessorystructureshallcomplyinallrespectswiththerequirementsofthisordinance applicabletothemainstructure, andinaccordancewiththefollowing: (1)Allresidentiallyzoned districtsshall besubjecttothefollowingregulations. (A)Permitted accessorystructures. (i)Exceptasotherwiseprovidedherein,andexcludingpoolsandcovers, accessorystructureslessthanonehundredtwenty(120)squarefeetof floorareashallnotrequireabuildingpermit.Storage/utilitybuildings, regardlessofsizeshallrequireapermitonalllotsabuttingpublicand private parks orthegolfcourse. (ii)Thefollowingstructuresandusesshallbepermittedasaccessorytothe principalstructureprovidedthatnoneshallbeasourceofincometothe owneror userofthe principalsingle-family dwelling: a.Detachedprivategarageinconnectionwithanyuse,providedthat nosuchgarageshallfaceagolfcourse;andprovidedthatany detachedgaragewhichfacesastreetbelocatedaminimumof forty-fivefeet(45')fromthefrontpropertyline;andprovided, however,thattherequirementthatnosuchgaragefaceanystreet shallnotapplywheretherearyardofalotabutsastreetwhichis contiguoustotheperimeterofthetown,unlessotherwiseprovided by ordinance. b.Cabana,pavilion,gazebo. c.Storage/utility buildings(masonry orwood). d.Greenhouse(ashobby, notbusiness). e.Homeworkshop. f.Oneflagpolelessthantwentyfeet(20')inheightperresidential lot;flagpolesareallowedinthefrontyardbutcannotbeintown right-of-wayorinanyidentifiedeasements;andmustbea minimumofsixfeet(6')fromrearandsidelotlines.Permissible flagsareas definedintheCode ofOrdinances,section3.09.007. g.Tennis court/basketballcourt. h.Guesthouse. i.Swimming pool/hardtop pool cover. 14-105 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning (iii)Inallresidentiallyzoneddistricts,whenanyoftheforegoingpermitted residentialaccessoryusesaredetachedfromtheprincipalsingle-family dwelling,suchaccessoryusesshallbelocated,exceptflagpolesas definedinsubsectionf. above: a.Behindthefrontbuildingsetback; and b.Aminimum oftwentyfeet(20')from anystreetright-of-way; and c.Aminimum ofsixfeet(6')fromrear andsidelotlines. (iv)Location. a.Thereshallbenoaccessorystructureslocatedinanyfrontyardor sideyards,withtheexceptionofaflagpole,asdefinedin subsectionf. above. b.Accessorystructureserectedten(10)feetorclosertotheprincipal buildingshallbeconsideredtobeattachedandpartoftheprimary structureforcalculatingtotalsquarefeetunderroofandshall complywiththesetbacklines establishedforthatzoning district. c.Ifthetotalsquarefeetunderroof(includingsaidaccessory structures)exceeds7,500squarefeet,thentheentirenew accessorystructuremust be protectedwithasprinklersystem. d.Inacasewheremorethanoneaccessorystructureisonthesame lot,eachstructureshallhaveaminimumten(10)footseparation betweenthem. e.Notwithstandingtheforegoing,accessorystructuresareonly allowedifthey complywiththezoningregulationsinthedistrictin whichthey arelocated. (v)Heightrequirements/screeningrequirements. a.Hardtoppoolcoversshallnotexceedfourfeet(4')inheightabove the outsideperimeterofthe pool. b.Accessorystructurespermittedinthesedistrictsshallnotexceed onestoryinheight,themaximumheightofonestorynottoexceed twentyfeet(20'),exceptforstorage/utilitystructureswhichshall not exceed eightfeet(8')in height. c.Accessorystructurespermittedinthesedistrictsshallnotexceed onestoryinheight,themaximumheightofonestorynottoexceed twentyfeet(20'),exceptforstorage/utilitystructureswhichshall not exceed eightfeet(8')in height. 14-106 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning (2)Nonresidentialaccessorystructures.Allnon-residentiallyzoneddistrictsshallbe subjecttothefollowingregulations.Thefollowingshallbepermittedasaccessory uses,providedthatsuchuseshallbelocatednotlessthantwentyfeet(20')fromany streetright-of-way: (A)PermittedaccessorystructuresandusesinCGCommercialDistrictandinNS NeighborhoodServiceDistrict.Thefollowingusesshallbepermittedas accessory uses: (i)Screenedgarbagestorageonaconcretepadandnonearerthanfiftyfeet (50')toaresidentiallyzoneddistrictandnotlocatedbetweenthefrontof the building andanystreetright-of-way. (ii)Temporaryusesincidentaltotheprimaryuse,providedthesameis properlyscreened andprovidedtheyconformtothestandardssetforthin section14.02.251,TemporaryUses. (B)PermittedaccessorystructuresandusesinCRcommercialdistrict.The followingstructuresandusesshallbepermittedasaccessorystructuresand uses. (i)Cabana,pavilion,gazeboorroofedarea. (ii)Allotherusesandstructureswhicharecustomarilyaccessory,and clearlyincidentaltothestructures,andwhichareallowedwithinthe applicablezoning district. (C)PermittedaccessoryusesinGUGovernmentalUseDistrictandinPO ProfessionalOfficeDistrict.Thefollowingusesshallbepermittedas accessory,providedthatnoneshallbeasourceofincometotheowneroruser ofthe principaluse: (i)Allotherusesandstructureswhicharecustomarilyaccessory,and clearlyincidentaltothestructures,andwhichareallowedwithinthe applicablezoning district. (3)Prohibitedstructures.Thefollowingstructuresshall be prohibited: (A)Treehouses. (B)Metal,vinylorsimilarmaterialstructures unlessotherwiseprovidedherein. (C)Temporarystructures on skids. .Thereshallbenoaccessorystructureslocatedinanyfrontyardorside (4)Location yards,withtheexceptionofaflagpoleandsigns,asdefinedbythisdivision. Accessorystructureserectedten(10)feetorclosertotheprincipalbuildingshallbe consideredto be attachedand partofthe primarystructurefor calculatingtotalsquare feetunderroofandshallcomplywiththesetbacklinesestablishedforthatzoning district.Ifthetotalsquarefeetunderroof(includingsaidaccessorystructures) exceeds7,500squarefeet,thentheentirenewaccessorystructuremustbeprotected 14-107 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning withasprinklersystem.Inacasewheremorethanoneaccessorystructureisonthe samelot, eachstructureshallhaveaminimumten(10)footseparationbetweenthem. Aswimmingpoolispermittedtobelocatedcloserthanten(10)feettotheprincipal building.Ifthewater’sedgeofaswimmingpool,oranyaccessorystructurethatis excavatedforfoundationfooting,islocatedsix(6)feetorclosertotheprimary dwelling,anengineer’sletter,stampedbyallapplicableengineers,statingthe excavationwillnotinanywayharmthestructuralintegrityoftheprimarydwelling, willberequiredatthetimeofplansubmittal.Notwithstandingtheforegoing, accessorystructuresareonlyallowediftheycomplywiththezoningregulationsin thedistrictinwhichthey arelocated. (5)Garagerequirements. (A)Adetachedgarage,usedtomeettheminimumoff-streetparkingrequirement, shallbepermittedasanaccessoryuseinaresidentialdistrictandshallbe constructedsoastoaccommodatetheenclosedparkingofatleasttwo(2) automobiles. (B)Adetachedgarage,whichisprovidedinadditiontotherequiredtwo(2)car garage,shallbepermittedasanaccessorystructureinaresidentialdistrict, exceptas otherwisespecifically provided. (C)Anydetachedgarageshallsetbackatleastforty-fivefeet(45')fromthefront propertylineof aresidentiallot. (D)Cornerlotsmayhavedetachedgaragesfacingasidestreetiftheysetbacka minimumofthirty-fivefeet(35')fromthesidestreet;however,nodrivecuts willbeallowedfrom anystreetclassified asamajororminor collectorstreet. (6)Designcriteria.Allaccessorystructuresshallconformtothefollowingdesign criteria: (A)Theexteriorsurfacesofallaccessorystructuresshallbeconsistentwiththe regulationsasspecifiedbytheapplicablezoningdistrict.However,accessory structuresthatarenormallyconstructedinsuchamannerthatmasonryexterior surfacesareneitherpracticalnorappropriateareexcludedfromthemasonry requirements,includingbutnotbelimitedtogymsets,playhouses, greenhouses,pergolas, arbors, and outdoorkitchens. (B)Open-airstructures,suchasgazebosandpavilions,arepermittedtobe constructedwithanaluminummaterialsolongasthatmaterialresembles wood-likeconstructionandsuchmaterialhasbeenapprovedbythetown’s planning and zoning coordinator. .Exceptasprovidedinsubsection(6)(A)above,allstorage/utility (7)Publicviews buildingsandgreenhousesabuttingandviewablefrompublicandprivateparksor golfcoursesshallbeeitherscreenedsothattheyarenotvisiblefromanyofthose locations,oralternativelyshallbeconstructedofatleast80%masonrymaterials.In 14-108 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning ordertomeettherequirementsofthissection,oneormoreofthefollowingshallbe met. (A)Livescreening.Livescreeningasspecifiedinthissectionshallberequired. Livescreeningshall atnotimeexceedthemaximum heightallowedfor afence inthatzoning district. (B)Masonryrequirements.Alternatively,usesspecifiedinthissectionshallbe constructedofatleasteightypercent(80%)masonrymaterials.Theexterior surfaceshallmatchthemainstructuretothegreatestextentpossiblein materialsand color. (Ordinance2005-09,sec.II,adopted5/2/05;Ordinance2005-14,sec.II,adopted6/6/05; Ordinance2006-34,sec.II,adopted9/18/06;Ordinance2006-46,sec.2,adopted11/20/06;2006 Code,ch.13,sec.5.03;Ordinance2008-24,secs.2.02–2.04,adopted9/8/08;Ordinance2009-09, sec.II,adopted5/18/09;Ordinance2009-20,sec.II,adopted8/24/09;Ordinance2009-29,sec. 2.02, adopted 11/02/09) Sec. 14.02.254Heightlimits Heightlimitationsstipulatedelsewhereinthisordinanceshallbemodifiedsuchthatchimneys, watertowers,monuments,cupolas,churchspires,standpipes,falsemansards,parapetwalls, similarstructuresandnecessarymechanicalappurtenancesmaybeerectedastotheirheightin accordancewithexistingorhereafteradoptedordinancesofthetown.Allsuchportionsof buildingsand/orstructuresextendinginexcessoften(10)feetabovethepermittedheightas providedineachzoningdistrictshallrequireapprovalofthetowncouncilpriortoissuanceofa buildingpermit.Inthecaseofnonresidentialstructuresallsuchextensionsshallbeclearlynoted anddetailedonasiteplan.(Ordinance98-29,sec.XXXVI,adopted12/1/98;Ordinance2000-06, sec.XXXVI, adopted3/21/00; 2006Code,ch. 13,sec.5.04) Sec. 14.02.255Requiredyards (a)Adjacenttostreets.Wherethefrontorsideyardsfacingonesideofastreetbetweentwo (2)intersectingstreetsiszonedfortwo(2)classesofdistricts,thesetbackonthemostrestricted districtshallapplytothe entireblock. (b)Minimumrequirement.Theplanningandzoningcommissionmayrecommendandthe towncouncilmayrequireaminimumfrontyard,rearyardorsideyardgreaterthanthatrequired asaminimumsetbackbythespecificusecategoriesintheordinancerezoninganypropertywhen thesafetyofthetravelingpublicandthegeneralhealth,welfareandmoralsofthecommunity requiregreatersetback depth. (c)Reducedbyplatting.Thefrontyardorsideyardsetbackmaybereducedbyplattingif approvedbytheP&Zandcouncilforaspecificandunusualconditions;butshallnotbelessthan fifteenfeet(15')forafrontyardor10feetforasideyard,unlessotherwiseprovidedbythe districtora planneddevelopment. (d)Play area equipment. Play areaequipmentshallbelocatedintherequiredrearyard. (Ordinance98-29,sec.XXXVII,adopted12/1/98;Ordinance2000-06,sec.XXXVII,adopted 3/21/00;2006Code, ch. 13,sec. 5.05) 14-109 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning Sec. 14.02.256Projectionsintorequiredyards Certainarchitecturalfeatures,fences,walls,andhedgesmayprojectintoorbelocatedinrequired yards asfollows: (1)Cornices,eaves andsillsshallbe notmorethantwofeet(2')intoanyrequiredyard. (2)Balconies,baywindows andchimneysshallbenotmorethanthreefeet(3')intofront yards, ortwofeet(2')intosideandrearyards. (3)Patiosmaybelocatednocloserthanfivefeet(5')toanysideyardpropertylinenor closerthantenfeet(10')totherearpropertylineunlessapprovedbythetown.Inthe caseofacornerlot,patiosshall be subjecttotheregularstreetsideyardrequirements ofthe district. (4)Anopenfireescapeshallbenotmorethanthreeandone-halffeet(3-1/2')intorear yards, providedthatsuchstructure does notobstructventilation orlight. (5)Fencesandwallsadjacenttostreetsandlocatedoncornerlotsshallbelocatedonthe setbackline as establishedbythefrontandsideyardregulationsofthedistrict. (6)Mechanical equipment. (A)IndistrictszonedCG,CRorGU,PO,orNS,nomechanicalequipment designedormanufacturedforpermanentinstallationinoneplace,either outsideofabuildingorprojectingthroughanopeninginabuilding,shallbe permittedintherequiredsideyardorrearyardabuttingaresidentiallyzoned district. (B)Nostructureusedforanonresidentialpurposemaybelocatedinaresidentially zoned district. (C)Noairconditioningapparatusshallbeattachedtoanywallorwindowofa residence.Noevaporativecoolershallbeattachedtoanywallorwindowofa residence. (Ordinance98-29,sec.XXXVIII,adopted12/1/98;Ordinance2000-06,sec.XXXVIII,adopted 3/21/00;2006Code, ch. 13,sec. 5.06) Sec. 14.02.257Right-of-way and easement dedicationrequirements Right-of-wayandeasementdedicationshallbemadeinaccordancewiththetownsubdivision regulationsandcomprehensivelanduseplan.(Ordinance98-29,sec.XXXIX,adopted12/1/98; Ordinance2000-06,sec.XXXIX, adopted3/21/00;2006Code,ch. 13,sec.5.07) Sec. 14.02.258Nonconforming uses andstructures (a)Intent.Withinthedistrictsestablishedbythisordinance,thereexistlots,structures,and usesoflandandstructureswhichwerelawfulbeforethisordinancewaspassedoramended,but whichwouldbeprohibited,regulated,orrestrictedunderthetermsofthisordinance.Itisthe 14-110 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning intentofthisordinancetopermitthesenonconformitiestocontinueuntiltheyareremoved,but nottoencouragetheirsurvival.Suchusesaredeclaredbythisordinancetobeincompatiblewith permittedusesinthedistrictinvolved.Itisfurthertheintentofthisordinancethat nonconformitiesshallnotbeenlargedupon,expandedorextended,norusedasgroundsfor adding otherstructuresorusesprohibitedelsewhereinthissame district. (b)Nonconformingbuildingorstructure.Whenontheeffectivedateofthisordinance,a buildingorstructure,existsthatcouldnotbebuiltunderthetermsofthisordinancebyreasonor restrictionsonarea,lotcoverage,height,yards,orothercharacteristicsofthebuildingor structure,oritslocationonthelot,suchbuildingorstructuremaybecontinuedsubjecttothe following provisions: (1)No nonconforming building orstructuremay be enlarged or alteredin anywaywhich increasesthedegreeorextentofthenonconformingfeaturewithoutapprovalofa buildingpermitwhichhasbeenauthorizedbythezoningboardofadjustment,and providedfurtherthatnobuildingorstructurehavingnonconformingfeatureshallbe moved,reconstructedorsubstitutedwithanotherbuildingorstructureunlesssuch nonconformingfeatureistherebyeliminatedandthebuildingorstructureismadeto conformtotheprovisionsofthisordinance.However,nothinginthisprovisionshall beconstruedtoprohibitnormalrepair,maintenanceandnonstructuralalterationsto suchbuildingorstructure,northealteration,strengtheningorrestorationtosafe conditionasmayberequiredbylawwiththeissuanceofabuildingpermitapproved bythe building official. (2)Whenanonconformingbuildingorstructureisdamagedbyfireorothercauses,it shallnotbereconstructedexceptinconformancewiththeprovisionsofthis paragraph.Inthecaseofpartialdestructionbyfireorothercauses,notexceeding fiftypercentofitsvalueaccordingtothemostcurrentvalueshownontheappraisal rollofthetaxappraisaldistrict,thebuildingofficialisauthorizedtoapprovea buildingpermitforreconstruction.Ifgreaterthanfiftypercentofsuchvalue,upon approvalofthezoningboardofadjustmentthebuildingofficialmayissueapermit forrepair,butnotfortheenlargementofthebuildingorstructure,butonlyafter considerationhasbeengivenforremoval ofthe nonconformingfeature. (3)Therighttouseandmaintainanynonconformingbuildingorstructureshall terminateandshallceasetoexistwheneverthenonconformingbuildingorstructure becomessubstandardunderanyapplicableordinanceofthetownandthecostof replacingsuchbuildingorstructureis\[in\]lawfulcompliancewiththeapplicable ordinance exceedsfifty percentofthereplacement costsofsuch building orstructure. (4)Indeterminingthereplacementcostofanynonconformingbuildingorstructure, thereshallnotbeincludedthereinthecostoflandoranyfactorsotherthanthemost currentvalueshownontheappraisalrollofthetaxappraisaldistrictofthe nonconforming building orstructureitself,includingfoundation. (c)Nonconforminguses.Whenontheeffectivedateofthisordinance,auseofabuildingor structureorofabuildingorstructureandpremisesincombination,existsthatwouldnotbe 14-111 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning allowedinthedistrictunderthetermsofthisordinance,theusemaybecontinuedsubjecttothe following provisions: (1)Nobuildingorstructureassociatedwithanonconforminguseshallbeenlarged, extended,reconstructed,movedorstructurallyalteredwithoutapprovalofabuilding permitwhichhasbeenauthorizedbytheboardofadjustment,providedthatnothing inthisprovisionshallbeconstruedtoprohibitnormalrepair,maintenanceand nonstructuralalterationstosuchbuildingorstructure,norprohibitthealteration, strengtheningorrestorationtosafeconditionasmayberequiredbylawafterthe issuance ofa building permit bythe building official. (2)Thelawfuluseofanybuilding,structure,signorlandexistingatthetimesuch propertywasmorerestrictivelyzonedmay be continued except asthis ordinancemay requireabatementwithinagivenperiodoftime;provided,therighttocontinuesuch nonconforminguseshallbesubjecttoregulationsprohibitingnuisancesandshallbe terminatedwhensuch useconstitutes a nuisance. (3)Anynonconformingusemaybechangedtoauseconformingwiththeregulations hereinestablishedforthedistrictinwhichthenonconforminguseislocated; provided,however,thatanonconformingusesochangedshallnotthereafterbe changedtoanother nonconforming use or bereturnedto a nonconforming usestatus. (4)Whenever a building orstructure containing a nonconforming useis destroyed by fire ortheelements,itshallnotbereconstructedexceptinconformancewiththe provisionsofthisparagraph.Inthecaseofpartialdestructionbyfireorothercauses, notexceedingfiftypercentofitscurrentreplacementvalue,thebuildingofficialis authorizedtoapproveabuildingpermitforreconstruction.Ifgreaterthanfifty percentofitscurrentreplacementvalue,thezoningboardofadjustmentisauthorized to considerapproval ofabuilding permitforreconstruction. (5)Wheneverabuildingorstructurecontaininganonconforminguseisabandoned,all nonconformingrightsshallceaseandtheuseofthepremisesshallhenceforthbein conformancewiththisordinance.Abandonmentshallinvolvetheintentoftheowner todiscontinueanonconforminguse\[andanyuse\]whichisdiscontinuedfor,or whichremainsvacantfor,aperiodofsixmonthsshallbeconsideredtohavebeen abandoned.Anonconforminguseshallalsobeconsideredabandonedwhenithas beenreplacedwithaconforminguseorthezoningdistrictboundarieshavebeen changedsoastomakethe use conformwiththeseregulations. (d)Nonconforminglots.Whenontheeffectivedateofthisordinance,alotofrecordexists whichcontainslessthantheminimumlotrequirementsforarea,depthorwidth,ascontainedin thisordinance,suchlotofrecordmaybeusedforanyvaliduse,buildingorstructureauthorized inthis ordinance,providedthattherequirementsforbuildingsetback,sideyard,rearyard,height, parking,landscaping and otherapplicableprovisions ofthis ordinancearesatisfied. (Ordinance98-29,sec.XL,adopted12/1/98;Ordinance2000-06,sec.XL,adopted3/21/00;2006 Code, ch. 13,sec. 5.08) 14-112 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning Sec. 14.02.259Siteplanrequirements Wheneverasiteplanisrequiredbythisordinance,suchsiteplanmustconformtothe requirementsofthissection.Exceptasotherwiseprovidedherein,allsiteplansmustbeapproved bythetowncounciluponrecommendation oftheplanning and zoning commission. (1)Requirementpriortobuildingpermit.Whenrequiredbythisordinance,asiteplan must be approved priortoissuanceof a building permit bythetown. (2)Changestothesiteplan.Changestothesiteplanshallbeprocessedinthesame manner astheoriginal approvedsite plan. (A)Exceptasotherwiseprovidedinsubsection(2)(C)ofthissection,anysiteplan thatisamendedshallrequireapprovalofthetowncouncilupon recommendationoftheplanning and zoning commission. (B)Changestothesiteplanwhichwill affecttheuseofthelandshallrequireeither anamendmenttoaPDorarezoningofproperty,whicheverapplies,andshall requirethe appropriatepublic hearings. (C)Changesofdetailswithinasiteplanwhichdonotalterthebasicphysical relationshipofthepropertytoadjacentproperty,donotaltertheusepermitted, increasethedensity,floorarea,height,orreducetheyardsprovidedatthe boundaryofthesiteasindicatedontheapprovedsiteplan,maybeauthorized bythetown’splanningandzoningadministrator.Anaggrievedpartymay appealthedecisionofthetown’sdesigneetothezoningboardofadjustmentin accordancewiththeprovisions ofthisordinance. (3)Councilapproval.Uponrecommendationbytheplanningandzoningcommission, councilapprovalofasiteplanthataccompaniesazoningchangerequestshall becomepartoftheamendedordinance.Hearingsheldbythecouncilfor considerationofapprovalofsuchzoningchangeandaccompanyingsiteplanshallbe conductedinaccordancewiththe provisionsofsection14.02.406,PublicHearings. (4)Compliancewithtowndesignstandards.Thesiteplanmustcomplywithdesign standards,policies,andanydesigncriteriadeemednecessarytothesafety,health, andwelfareofthetown. (5)Siteplancontents.Thesiteplanshallcontaintheinformationlistedbelowandanyor alloftherequiredfeaturesmaybeincorporatedonasingledrawingifsuchdrawing isclearandcapableofevaluationbytheplanningandzoningcommission,thetown councilandthestaffpersonnelrequiredto enforce andinterpretthisordinance. (A)Thelocationofallexistingandplannedstructuresonthesubjectpropertyand approximatelocationsofstructuresonadjoiningpropertywithinonehundred feet(100'). (B)Lightingand/orfencingand/orscreeningofyardsandsetbackareasand proposed changes. (C)Design ofingressand egress. 14-113 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning (D)Off-streetparkingandloadingfacilities,andcalculationsshowinghowthe quantitieswere obtained. (E)Height ofallstructures. (F)Proposed uses. (G)Landscapeplan. (H)Treesurveyindicatinglocation,size,andtypeofallexistingtrees. (I)Thelocationandtype ofallsigns,includinglighting and heights. (J)Elevation drawingsciting proposed exteriorfinishmaterial. (K)Streetnames on proposedstreets. (L)Proposedwater,wastewatercollection,andstormsewerlines;proposed grading and drainage patterns. (M)Engineeringdrawingsofallimprovementstobe dedicatedtothetownorMUD ifthepropertyisnottobefinalplattedorifengineeringdrawingshavenot beenpreviouslysubmittedforthesite.Ifthepropertyistobefinalplatted, thesemay be providedatthattime. (N)Utility anddrainageeasementsfor dedicatedinfrastructure,ifrequired. (O)Suchadditionaltermsandconditions,includingdesignstandards,asthe planning and zoning commissionandthetown council deem necessary. (Ordinance98-29,sec.XLI,adopted12/1/98;Ordinance2000-06,sec.XLI,adopted3/21/00; 2006Code,ch. 13,sec. 5.09) Sec. 14.02.260Wireless antennas and antennafacilities (a)Purpose.Wirelesstelecommunicationsfacilitiesusedintransmittingandreceivingsignal energyareessentialandpromotethehealth,safety,andgeneralwelfareofthecitizensofthe town.Thepurposeofthissectionistogoverntheplacement ofthesefacilitiesto: (1)Assurethattheirlocationandusedonotcompromisetheaestheticqualityofthe community; (2)Encourageoperatorsofantennafacilitiesandantennastolocatetheminareaswhere theadverseimpact onthe communityisminimal; (3)Encourage co-location on both newand existing antennafacilities; (4)Encourageoperatorsofantennafacilitiesandantennastoconfiguretheminaway thatminimizesthe adversevisualimpactthrough careful design,landscapescreening, andinnovativestealthtechniques; 14-114 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning (5)Enhancetheabilityofantennafacilitiesandantennastoprovideservicestothe community effectively andefficiently; and\[sic\] (b)Definitions.Inthissectionthefollowing definitionsapply: Alternativetowerstructure.Clocktowers,bellsteeples,lightpolesandsimilaralternative-design mountingstructuresthatcamouflageorconcealthepresenceofantennasortowers.Seealsothe definition of“stealthfacility.” Amateurradioantenna.Aradiocommunicationantennausedbyapersonholdinganamateur stationlicensefromthe FederalCommunicationsCommission. Antenna.Adeviceusedincommunications,whichtransmitsorreceivesradiosignals,digital signals,analogsignals,radiofrequencies(excludingradarsignals),wirelesstelecommunications signalsorother communicationsignals. Antenna,buildingattached.Antennaattachedtoanexistingstructureintwogeneralforms:(i) roof-mounted,inwhichantennas areplacedontheroofsofbuildings,or(ii)building-mounted,in whichantennasareplacedonthesidesofbuildings.Theseantennascanalsobemountedon structuressuch aswatertanks, billboards,churchsteeples,electricaltransmissiontowers,etc. Antennafacility.Anystructure,monopole,tower,orlatticetowerusedtosupportantennas. Co-location.Theactoflocatingwirelesscommunicationsequipmentformorethanoneuseona singleantennafacility. Equipmentstoragebuilding.Anunmanned,single-storyequipmentbuildingusedtohouseradio transmittersandrelated equipment. Monopole.Aself-supportingantennafacilitycomposedofasinglespireusedtosupport communicationsequipment or othervisibleitems. Preexistingtowersandpreexistingantennas.Anytowerorantennaforwhichabuildingpermit orconditionalusepermithasbeenproperlyissuedpriortotheeffectivedateofthisordinance, includingpermittedtowersorantennasthathavenotyetbeenconstructedsolongassuch approvaliscurrent and notexpired. Satellitereceive-onlyantenna.Anantennathatenablesthereceiptoftelevisionsignals transmitteddirectlyfromsatellitestobeviewedonatelevisionmonitor.Suchantennasare commonlyknownasasatellitedish,televisionreceive-onlyantenna,dishantenna,parabolic antenna,orsatellite earthstation antenna. Stealthfacility.“Stealth”isagenerictermdescribingamethodthatwouldhideorconcealan antenna,supportingelectricalormechanicalequipment,oranyothersupportstructurethatis identicalto,orcloselycompatiblewith,thecolorofthesupportingstructuresoastomakethe antennaandrelatedequipmentasvisuallyunobtrusiveaspossibletothesurrounding neighborhood.Stealthfacilitiesmayincludetotallyenclosedantennas,wirelessfacilitiesthat replicateorduplicatetheconstructionofcommonstructuressuchasflagpoles,alternativetower structures,andcamouflagedwirelessfacilitiesthatareconstructedtoblendintothesurrounding environment. 14-115 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning Tower.Anystructurethatisdesignedandconstructed primarilyforthe purpose ofsupportingone ormoreantennasfortelephone,radioandsimilarcommunicationpurposes.Thisincludesself- supportinglatticetowers,lightstandards,guyedtowers,monopoletowers,alternativetower facilitiesorany otherverticalsupport.Thisalsoincludesthestructureand anysupportthereto. Tower,lattice.Aself-supportingtowerhavingthreeorfoursupportlegswithcross-bracingand thecapacityto hold a number and a variety ofantennas. TVantenna.Anantennathatenablesthereceiptoftelevisionsignalstransmittedfrombroadcast stations. (c)Applicability/generalregulations.Thefollowingregulationsapplytoallantennafacilities and antennaslocatedwithin any district: (1)Applicability.Exceptasspecificallyprovided,all newtowersorantennasinthetown shallbesubjecttotheregulationscontainedinthisordinance.Preexistingtowersor antennasshallnotberequiredtomeettherequirementsofthisordinance,otherthan those containedinsubsections(c)(9)and(11)ofthissection. (2)Equipmentandstoragebuilding.Anequipmentstoragebuildingassociatedwithan antennafacilityoranantennashallbescreenedandlandscapedasdescribedinother sectionsofthisordinance,orbeincorporatedintothestealthtreatmentsothatitis consistentandcomplementarywiththeexistingstructuresandusesonthepremises. Masonryconstructionmeetingthedefinitionofmasonryasprovidedherein: Alternativematerialthatachievescompatiblescreeningmaybepermittedupon approvalbythetowncouncilandrecommendedbytheplanningandzoning commission. (3)Drivewaysurfaces.Alldrivewaysaccessinganyantennafacilitysiteorequipment storagesiteshallhave an asphalt orconcretepavement. (4)Nooutdoorlightingshallbeallowedonantennaslocatedonresidentiallyzoned propertyexceptlightsorlightingthatisbyrequiredbytheFederalAviation Administrationorthe FederalCommunicationsCommission. (5)Antennafacilitycapacity.Anantennafacilityshallnothavemorethanthenumber andsizeofantennasattachedtoitthanareallowedbytheantennafacility manufacturer’sdesigns andspecificationsformaximumwindloadrequirements. (6)Monopoles.Noguywiresare permittedwiththe use ofmonopoles. (7)Prohibitedineasements.Antennafacilitiesconstructedsolelyforthepurposeof supportingantennasshallnotbeplacedinaneasement,unlessauthorizedbythe easement holder. (8)Constructionstandards.Abuildingpermitmustbeobtainedpriortotheconstruction orinstallationofatower,antenna,ormast.Anantennafacilitymustbeinstalled accordingtothemanufacturer’srecommendationsorunderthesealofaregistered professionalengineeroftheStateofTexas.Additionally,allantennafacilitiesshall complywith applicablestate andlocal building codes. 14-116 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning (9)Buildingcodes/safetystandards.Theexemptionofanantennafacilityfromthe requirementtoobtainaconditionalusepermitunderthisordinanceshallnotexempt theownerofsuchfacilityorhisagentsfromcompliancewithpermitting,building codeortherequirementsofotherapplicableordinances.Toensurethestructural integrityofantennafacilities,theownerofanantennafacilityshallensurethatitis maintainedincompliancewithstandardscontainedinapplicablestateorlocal buildingcodesandapplicablestandardsfortowersthatarepublishedbythe ElectronicIndustriesAssociation,asamendedfromtimetotime.Ifuponinspection, thetownconcludesthatanantennafacilityfailstocomplywithsuchcodesand standardsandconstitutesadangertopersonsorproperty,thenuponwrittennoticeto theownerofthetower,theownershallhavethirty(30)daystobringsuchtowerinto compliancewithapplicablestandards.Failuretobringsuchtowerintocompliance shallconstitutegroundsfortheremovaloftheantennafacilityattheowner’s expense.Thisnoticerequirementshallnotprecludeimmediateactionbythebuilding officialasallowed bylawif publicsafetyrequiressuch action. (10)Containedonproperty.Nopartofanantennafacility,antennas,orotherattachment mayextendbeyondthepropertylinesofthelotonwhichtheantennaorantenna facilityislocated. (11)Stateorfederalrequirements.Alltowersmustmeetorexceedcurrentstandardsand regulationsoftheFAA,theFCC,andanyotheragencyofthestateorfederal governmentwiththeauthoritytoregulatetowersandantennas.Ifsuchstandardsand regulationsarechanged,andifthecontrollingstateorfederalagencymandates compliance,thentheownersofthetowersandantennasgovernedbythisordinance shall bringsuchtowersand antennasinto compliancewithsuchrevisedstandards and regulationswithinsix(6)monthsoftheeffectivedateofsuchstandardsand regulations,unlessadifferentcompliancescheduleismandatedbythecontrolling stateorfederalagency. .Aconditionalusepermitshallberequiredforan (12)Conditionalusepermitrequirement antennaorantennafacilitywhichwillnotcomplywithanyrequirementofthis section.Seesubsection(j),ConditionalUse Permits. (d)AmateurradioandTVantennas.AmateurradioandTVantennasarepermittedas accessoryusesintheR-15,R-12,R-11,R-10,R-9,R8,R-FV,R-TT,T-OH,R-OHF,R-S,MH,or anyresidentiallyzonedplanneddevelopmentdistricts.AmateurradioandTVantennasmust complywiththefollowingregulations: .Theantennafacilitymaybeeitherbuildingattached,a (1)Antennafacilitytype monopole,tower,or alatticetower. (2)Numberoffacilitiesperlot.Onlyoneantennafacilityexceedingthirty-fivefeet(35') in heightis permittedon eachlot. (3)Heightlimitations.Anantennafacility,exclusiveoftheheightofanyantennaor mast,shallnotexceed35feetinheight;except,thatanantennafacilityshallbe permittedadditionalheightattheratioofoneaddedfootinheightforeachadditional footofsetbackbeyondtheminimumsetbackrequiredofanaccessorybuildinginthe 14-117 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning zoningdistrictregulationstoamaximumheightof65feetinaresidentialdistrict.A conditional use permitisrequiredforadditional height. (4)Heightlimitforbuilding-mountedantenna.Anantennashallnotextendmorethan eightfeetaboveabuildingonwhichitismounted,regardlessoftheheightofthe structure. (5)Setbacks.Antennasandantennafacilitiesshallnotbepermittedwithinanyrequired setbackarea.Guywiresarenotpermittedinfrontorsideareasfromthefaceofthe structuretothestreetright-of-way. (6)Lights.Nooutdoorlightingshallbeallowedonantennafacilitieslocatedon residentiallyzonedproperty,exceptlightsorlightingthatisrequiredbytheFederal AviationAdministrationorthe FederalCommunicationsCommission. (e)Satellitereceive-onlyantennasgenerally.Asatellitereceive-onlyantennais permittedas an accessory use underthefollowing conditions: (1)Thesatellitereceive-onlyantennaisnotgreaterthanonemeterindiameter:all zoning districts. (2)Thesatellitereceive-onlyantennaisonemeterorgreaterindiameter,butnotgreater thantwometersindiameter: all nonresidentialzoningdistricts. (f)Satellitereceive-onlyantennasgreaterthanonemeterindiameterinresidentialdistricts andgreaterthantwometersindiameterinnonresidentialdistrictsarepermittedasaccessoryuses ifthey complywiththefollowingregulations: (1)Number of antennas perlot:Only one satellitereceive-only antennaperlotofrecord. (2)Height:Not exceedingtenfeetin height. (3)Setbacks: (A)Frontandsideyards:Notpermitted. (B)Rearyard:Minimumsetbackasrequiredforaccessorybuildingsinresidential districts and asforall buildingsin nonresidential districts. (4)Separation:Nominimumormaximumseparationrequirementsforsatellitereceive- only antennasfrom otherstructures onthesamelotofrecord. (5)Screening:Satellitereceive-onlyantennasthataremountedonthegroundshallbe screenedfromviewfromadjoiningpropertiesbysolidfencingorevergreenplantsto aheightofaleastsixfeet.Asatellitereceive-onlyantennalocatedwithinafence surroundingtheyardinwhichthesatellitereceive-onlyantennaislocatedshallbe consideredto bescreened. 14-118 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning (g)Placementofantennafacilities(otherthanamateurradio,TV,andsatellitereceive-only antennas)withinlandusethresholds.Forthepurposeofdeterminingtheappropriatelocationsfor theplacementofantennafacilitiesotherthanamateurradio,TV,andsatellitereceive-only antennas,thetownisdividedintolandusethresholdareasthatrequiredifferentregulations pertainingtoheight,location,andtypeofantennafacility.Theselandusethresholdsaredefined asfollows. (1)Fullcommercial“FC”:PropertywithintheCG,CR,NS,PO,ornonresidential planned developmentzoning districts. (2)Undevelopedresidential“UR”: PropertywithinR-15,R-12,R-11,R-10,R-9,R-8,R- FV,R-TT,T-OH,R-OHF,R-S,MH,oranyresidentiallyzonedplanneddevelopment districts,that: (A)Is not a part ofarecordedsubdivision; or (B)Isapartofarecordedsubdivisionbuthasnothadabuildingpermitissuedfor aresidentialstructure; and (C)Notlocatedwithinthecalculatedlimitsofthedevelopedresidential(“DR”) threshold. (3)Wirelesscorridors“WC”:Propertywithin,andonehundredfiftyfeet(150')either sideof,theright-of-wayofafreewayoramajororminorarterialroadway,as indicated onthetown’sthoroughfare plan. (4)Developedresidential“DR”:PropertywithintheR-15,R-12,R-11,R-10,R-9,R-8, R-FV,R-TT,T-OH,R-OHF,R-S,MH,oranyresidentiallyzonedplanned development districts,which: (A)Isarecordedsubdivisionthathashadatleastonebuildingpermitfora residentialstructure;or (B)Iswithinthe exteriorsurfaces ofan existing primaryresidentialstructure;or (C)Iswithinsixhundredfeet(600')ofareasdescribedbysubsections(4)(A)and (4)(B) above. (h)Antennafacilityimpactlevels.Forthepurposeofdeterminingappropriatelocationsfor antennafacilities,thetownrecognizesdifferinglevelsofimpactforantennafacilitiesdepending 14-119 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning uponphysicallocation,aesthetics,andlandusescompatibility.Theseantennafacilityimpact levelsaredefined asfollows: (1)Monopole.Amonopoleaspermittedwithaconditionalusepermit.Theantenna equipmentmaynotextendmorethanfivefeet(5')abovethehighestpointonthe monopole. (2)Level4stealthfacility.TheantennaonaLevel4stealthfacilityislocatedonan existingstructure(otherthananantennafacility)including,butnotlimitedto,a building,watertower, utilitytower,steeple,orlightpole.The antennaisnotscreened norhidden.Forthepurposeofthislevel,apoleortowermaybereconstructedto structurallyholdtheantennabutshallnotbeanyhigherthantheoriginalstructure thatitisreplacing. .TheantennaonaLevel3stealthfacilityislocatedonan (3)Level3stealthfacility existingstructure(otherthananantennafacility)including,butnotlimitedto,a building,watertower,utilitytower,steeple,orlightpole.Theantennashallbe aestheticallypainted,constructed,orappliedwithmaterialsothatitisincorporated intothepattern,style,andmaterialofthestructuretoeffectivelyrendertheantenna unnoticeable.Anewstructuremaybeconstructedtoholdorhousetheantennaor equipment;however,thestructuremustbeconsistentwiththeoverallarchitectural featuresofthe primary buildings. 14-120 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning (4)Level2stealthfacility.TheantennaonaLevel2stealthfacilityisattachedtothe structureinsuchamannerthatifitisseenitappearsunrecognizableasanantenna, andthestructureinwhich oronwhichtheantennais attachedis an integralpart ofan overall development. (5)Level1stealthfacility.TheantennaonaLevel1stealthfacilityisattachedtothe structureinsuchamannerthattheantennaiscompletelyunseenandthestructurein whichoronwhichtheantennaisattachedisanintegralpartofanoverall development. (i)Antennafacilitysitingmatrix.Antennafacilitiesshallbelocatedinaccordancewiththe followingsitingmatrix.Thismatrixprovidesforareaswhereantennafacilitiesmaybelocatedas permitteduses,areaswheretheymaybelocatedwithaconditionalusepermit,andareaswhere they areprohibited. 14-121 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning AntennaFacility Siting Matrix PPermitted use CRequiresa conditionalusepermit Prohibited FC UR WC DR Monopole over120ft. Monopoleupto120ft.C C C Level 4 stealthfacilityP P C C Level 3 stealthfacilityP P P C Level 2 stealthfacilityP P P C Level 1 stealthfacilityP P P P (j)Conditionalusepermit.Whenaconditionalusepermitisrequiredbythissectionforthe locationofanantennafacilityoranantenna,thepropertyownermustsubmitanapplicationin accordancewiththeprocedureestablishedinthisordinance. (1)Application.Inordertoproperlyevaluateanapplicationtolocateanantennafacility oranantennathatrequiresaconditionalusepermit,inadditiontotheinformation requiredfromapplicantsapplyingforconditionalusepermitsunderotherprovisions ofthetown’szoningordinance,theapplicantforaconditionalusepermitunderthis sectionshallprovidethefollowinginformation: (A)Describethenatureoftheantennasite.Indicatewhethertheproposedstructure isamonopoleormountedtoaself-supportingstructure.Indicatetheproposed height. (B)Providephotosordrawingsofallequipment,structures,andantennas. Additionally,anapplicantshallprovideascaledsiteplanclearlyindicatingthe location,typeandheightoftheproposedantennafacility,on-sitelandusesand zoning,adjacentlandusesandzoning,proposedmeansofaccess,setbacks frompropertylines,elevationdrawingsoftheproposedantennafacilityand anyotherstructures,topography,parking,andotherinformationasreasonably determinedbythetowntobenecessarytoassesscompliancewiththis ordinance.All drawingsshallbescaleddrawings. (C)Describewhythe antennaortoweris necessary attheparticularlocation. (D)Statethename(s)ofthetelecommunicationsprovidersorotherusersofthe antennaortowerand describethe usetobemade by each user. (E)Indicateifthisantennaortowersiteistobeconnectedtoothersites;andifso, describe howitwillbeconnected andwhowillbethebackhaulprovider. (F)Thetowndoesnotrequireco-location;however,theapplicantmustaddress whetherithasmadeanefforttoco-locatethefacilitiesproposedforthis antennafacilityonexistingantennafacilitiesinthesamegeneralarea.Identify 14-122 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning thelocationoftheseexistingsites,anddescribeindetailtheseeffortsand explainindetailwhythese existingsiteswerenotfeasible.Attachallstudiesor testsperformedwhichdemonstratewhytheexistingsiteswillnotprovide sufficientsignalcoverage.Providewrittendocumentationfromexistingsites’ ownersand/oroperatorswhichconfirmthestatementsprovided.Indicate whethertheexistingsitesallow/promoteco-locationand,ifnot,describewhy not. (G)Indicatewhetherco-locationwillbeallowedtoothertelecommunications providersattherequestedsite.Iftheyarenotallowed,stateeveryreasonand thebasis of eachreason. (H)Iftherequestedlocationisinaresidentialdistricttheapplicantmustaddress whetherithasmadeanefforttolocatethefacilityinanonresidentialdistrict. Identifythelocationofthesenonresidentialdistrictsites,describeindetail theseefforts,andexplainindetailwhythesenonresidentialsiteswerenot feasible.Attachallstudiesortestsperformedwhichdemonstratewhythe nonresidentialsiteswillnotprovidesufficientsignalcoverage.Providewritten documentationfromnonresidentialdistrictsites’ownersoroperatorswhich confirmthestatementsprovided. (I)Indicatetheproposedprovider’scurrentcoverageareaforthetown.Attach mapsshowingtheareastheproposedprovider’sexistingantennacurrently covers,\[and\]theareastheapplicant’sexistingsitesandtherequestedsite would cover. (J)Describetheapplicant’smasterantennafacilitiesplanforthetown.Attach mapsandotherrelateddocumentation.Provideinformationindicatingeach phaseoftheplan. (K)Describetheapplicant’splantominimizethenumberofantennafacilities neededtocoverthetown. (2)Considerationofapplication.Inconsideringwhethertograntaconditionaluse permit,thefollowingshallbe considered: (A)Theeffectthatlocationoftheantennafacilitywillhaveonthemonetaryvalue ofthesurrounding property; (B)Thepotentialforinterferencewiththeenjoymentoftheusesurrounding properties; (C)Aesthetics;impact,includingbutnotlimitedto,thesurroundingtopography, surroundingtreecoverageandfoliage;proposedbuffering;andthedesignof theantennafacility,withparticularreferencetodesigncharacteristicsthathave theeffect ofreducing oreliminatingvisualobtrusiveness; (D)The proposed height oftheantennafacilityrelativetosurroundingstructures; (E)Thezoningdistrictandtheadjoiningzoningdistrictsofthepropertyforwhich a conditionaluse permitissought; 14-123 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning (F)Theuniqueconditionsthatgovernreasonablereceptionontheantennafacility on anygivenlot;and (G)Theavailabilityofsuitablealternativesites:Suitablealternativesite(s)shall meanalocationorlocationsthatwouldprovidethesameorbettersignal coveragethanthe proposedsiteforwhich a conditional use permitisrequested. Theapplicantshallprovidedocumentationsupportinghiscontentionthat alternativesite(s)arenotsuitableand/oravailable. (3)Proceduresforconsiderationofconditionalusepermit.Theproceduresfor considerationof an applicationfor conditionalusepermitrequestedunderthissection ofthe ordinanceshallbethesame asthoseproceduresforrequestof aconditionaluse permit undersection 14.02.301 ofthisarticle. (k)Writtenreport.Denialofanapplicationforconditionalusepermitunderthissectionshall bedocumentedinaccordancewiththerequirementsestablishedintheTelecommunicationsAct of 1996, asamended. (l)Appeal.Anapplicantmayappealthedecisionoftheplanningandzoningadministratorto theplanningandzoningcommissionbyfilingawrittennoticeofappealwithinten(10)days followingthedatetheadministratornotifiestheapplicantofhisdecision.Theplanningand zoningcommissionmayapprove,conditionallyapprove,ordenyanappeal.Theapplicantmay appealtheplanningandzoningcommission’sdenialtothetowncouncilbyfilingawrittennotice ofappealwiththetownsecretarywithinten(10)daysfollowingthedenialbythecommission.A decision nottimely appealedinaccordancewiththissectionshall befinal. (Ordinance2000-06,sec.XLII,adopted3/21/00;Ordinance2001-08,sec.II,adopted4/16/01; 2006Code,ch. 13,sec. 5.10) Sec. 14.02.261Home occupations Home occupationsmay be conductedwithinresidential unitsprovidedsuchhome occupationsare “transparent”totheneighborhood.Thefollowingregulationsshall apply: (1)Nopersonotherthanmembersofthefamilyresidingonthepremisesshallbe engagedinthe home occupation; (2)Theuseofthedwellingunitforthehomeoccupationshallbeclearlyincidentaland subordinatetoitsuseforresidentialpurposesbyitsoccupants,andnotmorethan twentypercent(20%)ofthefloorareaofthedwellingunit,notincludingthegarage or accessorystructure,shall be usedinthe conducting ofthe home occupation; (3)Thereshallbenochangeintheoutsideappearanceofthebuildingorpremises,or othervisibleevidenceoftheconductofsuchhomeoccupation.Nosignadvertisinga home occupationshallbeplaced on propertywhere a home occupationisconducted; (4)Thereshallbenodirectsalesofgoodsorproductsfromthedwellinginconnection withsuch home occupation; 14-124 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning (5)Notrafficshallbegeneratedbysuchhomeoccupationingreatervolumesthanwould normallybeexpectedinaresidentialneighborhood,andanyneedforparking generatedbytheconductofsuchhomeoccupationshallbemetoffthestreetand otherthanin arequiredfrontyard; (6)Noequipment,processorworkshallbeusedorconductedinsuchhomeoccupation whichcreatesnoise,vibration,glare,fumes,odors,orelectricalinterference detectabletothenormalsensesoffthelot,iftheoccupationisconductedina residence.Inthecaseofelectricalinterference,noequipment,processorworkshall beusedorconductedwhichcreatesvisualoraudibleinterferenceinanyradioor televisionreceiversoffthepremises,orcausesfluctuationsinlinevoltageoffthe premises; (7)Theoperationofabeautysalon,barbershop,petgroomingestablishment,orrepair servicesshall not be permittedas a home occupation;and (8)No outdoorstorage of anytypeshall be permittedwithany home occupation. (Ordinance98-29,sec.XLIII,adopted12/1/98;Ordinance2000-06,sec.XLIII,adopted3/21/00; 2006Code,ch. 13,sec. 5.11) Sec. 14.02.262Oil and gaswell drillingand production (a)Purpose.Theexploration,developmentandproductionofoilorgasinthetownisan activitywhichnecessitatesreasonableregulationtoensurethatallpropertyowners,mineraland otherwise,havetherighttopeaceablyenjoytheirpropertyanditsbenefitsandrevenues.Itis herebydeclaredtobethepurposeofthissectiontoestablishreasonableanduniformlimitations, safeguardsandregulationsforpresentandfutureoperationsrelatedtotheexploring,drilling, developing,producing,transportingandstoringofoilorgasandothersubstancesproducedin associationwithoilorgaswithinthetowntoprotectthehealth,safetyandgeneralwelfareofthe public,minimizethepotentialimpacttopropertyandmineralrightsowners, protectthequalityof theenvironment and encouragetheorderly productionof availablemineralresources. .Alltechnicalindustrywordsorphrasesrelatedtothedrillingandproduction of (b)Definitions oilandgaswellsnotspecificallydefinedshallhavethemeaningscustomarilyattributablethereto byprudentoperatorsintheoilandgasindustry.Forthepurposesofthisordinance,thefollowing definitionsshall apply unlessthe contextclearlyindicatesorrequires a differentmeaning. Abandonment.“Abandonment”asdefinedbytherailroadcommissionandincludestheplugging ofthewellandrestorationofthe drillsiteasrequiredbythisordinance. Applicant/permittee.Apersontowhomapermitorcertificateforthedrilling,operationand productionofawell,ortheinstallationoroperationofapipeline,isissuedunderthisordinance, including, but notlimitedto, hisorherheirs,legalrepresentatives,successors orassigns. Drillsite.Thearea usedfor drilling, completing, orreworking a well. Drilling.Anydiggingorboringofanewwelltodeveloporproduceoilorgasortoinjectgas, water,oranyotherfluidorsubstanceintotheearth.Drillingmeansandincludesthere-entryof anabandonedwell.Drillingdoesnotmeanorincludethere-entryofawellthathasnotbeen abandoned. 14-125 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning Exploration.Geologicorgeophysicalactivities,including,butnotlimitedtosurveyingand seismicexploration,relatedtothesearchforoil,gas, or othersubsurfacehydrocarbons. Firecode.Thefire code adoptedbythetown, asamended. Gas.Gasornaturalgas,assuchtermsareusedintherules,regulations,orformsoftherailroad commission. Gaswell.AnywelldrilledfortheproductionofgasorclassifiedasagaswellundertheTexas NaturalResourcesCodeortherailroadcommission. Gaswellpermit.Agaswellpermitappliedforandissuedordeniedunderthisordinance authorizingthe drilling, production,and operation ofone ormoregaswells. Gatheringstation. Specificusesitewherethegatheringlinesforallthewellsconverge. Habitablestructure.Structuressuitableforhumanhabitationoroccupation.Ahabitablestructure shallnotincludeaccessorybuildings,garagesandsheds.Anystructureforwhichacertificateof occupancyisrequiredshallbe deemedtobe a habitablestructure. Hazardousmaterialsmanagementplan.Thehazardousmaterialsmanagementplanand hazardousmaterialsinventorystatementsrequired bythefirecode. Newwell.A newwell bore or new holeestablished atthegroundsurface andshall notincludethe reworkingofanexistingwellthathasnotbeenabandonedunlessthereworkintendstodrilltoa deepertotal depth,whichshallrequirea newwellpermit. Oil.Oil,assuchterms are usedintherules,regulations, orforms oftherailroad commission. Oil and gaswellmanual.Adopted bytown council. Oilwell.AnywelldrilledfortheproductionofoilorclassifiedasanoilwellundertheTexas NaturalResourcesCodeortherailroadcommission. Oilwellpermit.Anoilwellpermitappliedforandissuedordeniedunderthisordinance authorizingthe drilling, production,and operation ofone ormoreoilwells. Operationsite.Theareausedfordevelopmentandproductionandallrelatedoperational activitiesofoilandgasafter drilling activitiesarecomplete. Operator.Foreachwell,thepersonlistedontherailroadcommissionFormW-1orFormP-4for an oil orgaswell. Person.Includesboththesingularandpluralandmeansanindividualperson,corporation, association,partnership,receiver,trustee,guardian,executor,administrator,andafiduciaryor representativeof anykind. Petroleumspecialist.Apersonfamiliarwithandeducatedintheoilandgasindustrywhohas beenretained bythetown. 14-126 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning Pipelineeasementmap.Amapindicatingallgatheringlineeasements.Theeasementsmustbe locatedseparatelyfromtheutility easements. Railroadcommission.TherailroadcommissionofTexas. Structure.Anybuildingintendedforshelter,occupancy,housingorenclosureforpersons, animals,cattle orstorage. Town.TheTownofTrophyClub,Texas. Town designee.Qualifiedoilandgas consultantas determined bythetownmanager. Townstaff.Employeesandindependentcontractorsperformingservicesforthetown,including but notlimitedtothefiremarshal. Well.Aholeorboretoanyhorizon,formation,orstrataforthepurposeofproducingoil,gas,or otherliquid hydrocarbons. Wellhead.Afitting(usuallyforgedor caststeel) onthetopof a well. (c)Oil andgaswell drilling and production“byspecificuse permit(SUP)”. (1)Thedrillingandproductionofoilandgaswithinthecorporatelimitsofthetown shallbepermittedbyspecificusepermitprovidedthatthepropertylineofany residentialstructureorpublicbuilding,institutionorschoolisaminimumofone thousandfeet(1,000')fromthewellheadandprovidedthatthedrillingand productionof oilorgasmeetsthefollowingrequirements: (A)Allapplicablestandardssetforthinthisordinanceandtheoilandgaswell manual,standardsforoil andgaswelldrilling and production; (B)Anapprovedoilandgaswelldevelopmentsiteplanandaroadrepair agreement are on filewiththetown; and (C)An oilorgaswellpermithas beenissued bythetown. (2)Exceptasspecificallyprovidedherein,thedrillingandproductionofoilandgas withinthecorporatelimitsofthetownshallbepermittedbyspecificusepermitas closeastwohundredfiftyfeet(250')fromthewellheadtothepropertylineofa propertywitharesidencelocatedonitifallpropertyownersagreeinwritingand providedthatthedrillingandproductionofoilorgasmeetstherequirementsofthis ordinance andaspecific use permit. (3)Uponrequestofapropertyowner,operator,orotherapplicantforSUP(collectively referredtohereinas“applicant”),thetowncouncil,uponrecommendationbythe planningandzoningcommission,shallhearandshallseriouslyandfairlyconsidera requestforawaiverfromtherequirementforaonethousandfoot(1,000')setback specifiedinsubsection(c)(1) ofthissection.Awaivermay be authorized and willnot becontrarytothepublicinterest,where,owingtospecialconditions,theliteral enforcementoftheprovisionsofthesetbackrequirementwillresultinunnecessary hardship,includingasubstantialeconomichardship;orthesetbackrequirement 14-127 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning wouldpreventanapplicantfromaccessinghis/hermineralinterest.Theapplicant maymakesuchrequestforwaiver asa partofhis/herSUP application. (4)Ifagaswellisnolongerbeingdrilledbuthasbeenfittedwithawellheadandisa producingwell,thedistancefromwellheadtohabitablestructureshallbeaminimum of200feet.Forthissubsection(4)only,a“producingwell”isdefinedas:gasis producedfromthewell,buttherigusedtodrillandcompletethewellhasmovedoff thewellandthetopofthewellisoutfittedwith a wellhead. (d)Specific use permit applicationrequirements. (1)Noperson,actingforhimselforactingasanagent,employee,independent contractor,orservantforanyperson,shallengageindrillingorproductionofanoil orgaswellwithinthecorporatelimitsofthetownwithoutfirstobtainingaspecific use permit. (2)Anapplicationforaspecificusepermitforthedrillingandproductionofanoilor gaswellshallbefiledbythepersonhavinglegalauthority.Thatpersonispresumed tobetherecordowner,mineralowner,orthedulyauthorizedagentofeitherthe recordownerorthemineralowner.Theapplicantshallsubmitinformation evidencing his/herauthoritytofile anapplicationwiththetown. (3)Allapplicationstobeconsideredforoilandgasdrillingandproductionunderthese regulationsshallbesubmittedtothetownplanningandzoningcoordinator,along withacompletedapplicationandfees,andmustbeinaccordancewithallordinance requirements.Anapplicationforspecificusepermitmaybesubmittedbutshallnot beconsideredasbeingfiledwiththetownuntilithasbeendeterminedtobe administrativelycomplete.Anapplicationforapprovalshallbeconsidered administrativelycompletewhentownstaffdeterminesthatitmeetsallrequirements ofapplicabletownordinancessothatitmaybereviewedbytheplanningandzoning commission,hasbeenplacedontheagendaforthecommission,andtheagendahas beenpostedasrequiredbylaw.Anincompleteapplicationshallnotbeconsidered “filed”withthetownasdefinedinthisordinance,butshallbereturnedtothe applicantforcompletion andresubmittal. (e)Recommendationsforspecificusepermits. (1)Theplanningandzoningcoordinatorshallforwardallapplicationsforspecificuse permitstotheplanningandzoningcommissionforreview.Anapplicationmaybe submittedbutshallnotbeconsideredasbeingfiledwiththetownuntilithasbeen determinedtobeadministrativelycomplete.Theplanningandzoningcommission shallrevieweachapplicationwithinthirty(30)daysafterfilingandshallmake recommendationsregardingtheapplicationstothetowncouncil.Acopyofall recommendationsshallbeprovidedtotheoperator.Theplanningandzoning commissionmaymakerecommendationsregardinganyaspectoftheproposedoilor gaswelldevelopmentincluding,butnotlimitedto,recommendationswithrespectto thestandardssetforthinthis ordinance. (2)Inconnectionwithitsreviewofanapplicationforaspecificusepermitforthe drillingandproductionofgaswells,theplanningandzoningcommissionmay determinethatitisnecessarytohireapetroleumspecialisttoassistthecommission 14-128 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning inreviewingtheapplication.Ifsuchadeterminationismade,theplanningand zoningcommissionwillprovidetheoperatorawritten“scopeofwork”thatthe commissionproposesforsuchspecialist.Theplanningandzoningcommissionand theoperatorwillattempttoagreeuponthe“scopeofwork”;however,thedecisionof thecommissionshallcontrol.Ifrequiredbythespecialist,theoperatorwillprovidea retainer;otherwise,theoperatorwillpayfortheservicesofthespecialistafterthey arerendered.Allworkperformedbythespecialistshallbeitemizedonadailybasis (includingadescriptionoftheworkandtheamountoftimespent),andsuch itemizationshall be providedtothe operatorwith eachrequestfor payment. (3)Theplanningandzoningcommissionhastheauthoritytoestablishguidelinestouse inmakingrecommendationsforaspecificusepermit.Guidelinesshallbeplacedin theoilandgaswellmanual. (4)ApublichearingshallbeconductedforallapplicationsforSUPpursuanttosection 14.02.302ofthetown’scomprehensivezoningordinance.Noticethereofshallbe giveninthemannerandformrequiredforamendmentsassetoutinsection 14.02.406\[14.02.403\]ofthecomprehensivezoningordinance,entitled “Amendments,”andasrequiredbystatelaw;providedhowever,thatnoticeofsuch publichearingshallbegiventoeachowner,asindicatedbythemostrecently approvedmunicipaltaxroll,ofrealpropertywithinfivehundredfeet(500')ofthe propertylineoronethousandfeet(1,000')fromthewellhead,uponwhichanSUP applicationforoiland/orgaswelldrillingandproductionisbeingconsidered.If, becauseofthelocationoftheproposedwellsite,theapplicationofthenotice requirementshereinwouldresultinnoticebeingsentonlytoasparselypopulated area,including,butnotlimitedtoonlyaportionofasubdivision,thetownmanager may, at herdiscretionrequire additionalnoticeatthe applicant’s expense. (f)Oil andgaswell permitrequired. (1)Anyperson,actingforhimselforactingasanagent,employee,independent contractor,orservantforanyperson,shallnotengageinthedrillingandproduction ofoilorgaswellswithinthecorporatelimitsofthetownwithoutfirstobtainingan oilandgaswellpermitissuedunderthisordinance.Anoperatormayapplyforand obtainseparatepermitscoveringeachwellora“blanket”permitcoveringmultiple wellswithinaspecific usepermit. (2)Whenanoilandgaswellpermithasbeenissuedcoveringawell,thepermitshall constituteauthorityfordrilling,operation,production,gatheringofproduction, maintenance,repair,reworking,testing,sitepreparationconsistingofrigsortank batteries,pluggingandabandonment,andanyotheractivityauthorizedbythis ordinanceassociatedwithdrillingorproductionbytheoperatorandtheirrespective employees,agents,andcontractors.Anoilandgaswellpermitshallalsoconstitute authorityfortheconstructionanduseofallfacilitiesreasonablynecessaryor convenientinconnectiontherewith,includinggatheringlinesanddischargelines,by the operator anditsrespective employees, agents, contractorsandsubcontractors. (3)Anexplorationpermitshallberequiredforexplorationforoilorgas.Explorationfor oilorgasmeansgeologicorgeophysicalactivities,including,butnotlimitedto surveyingandseismicexploration,relatedtothesearchforoil,gas,orother subsurface hydrocarbons. 14-129 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning (4)Anoilandgaswellpermitshallnot,however,constituteauthorityforthereentering anddrillingofanabandonedwell.Reentryanddrillingofanabandonedwellshall require a newoil and gaswellpermit. (5)Applicationsfor oilandgaswellpermitsshallbein accordancewiththefollowing: (A)Shall besubmittedinwriting, on forms provided bythetown. (B)Shallincludeacopyoftheapplicablepipelineeasementmapindicatingthe gatheringstationsite. (C)Shall besigned bytheoperator. (D)Shallincludetheinformationrequiredbytheoilandgaswellmanualunless suchinformationhasbeenpreviously providedtothetown. (g)Review of applicationsforoilandgaswellpermit. (1)Allapplicationsforoilandgaswellpermitsshallbefiledwiththeplanningand zoningcoordinatorwhoshallimmediatelyforwardallapplicationstothetown designeeforreview.Incompleteapplicationsshallbereturnedtotheapplicant,in whichcasethetownshallprovideawrittenexplanationofthedeficienciesif requestedbytheapplicant.Thetownshallretainaprocessingfeedeterminedbythe town’sfeeschedule,adoptedbyordinance.Thetownmayreturnanyapplicationas incompleteifthereisadisputependingbeforetherailroadcommissionregardingthe determinationofthe operator. (2)Thetowndesigneeshallrevieweachapplicationwithinthirty(30)daysafterfiling andshalldeterminewhethertheapplicationincludesalloftheinformationrequired bythisordinance,whethertheapplicationisinconformancewiththeapplicableoil andgaswelldevelopmentsiteplan,theapplicablespecificusepermit,andwhether theapplicationisinconformancewiththeinsuranceandsecurityrequirementsset forthinthisordinance.Thetowndesigneeshallforwardawrittenreportregardingits determinationtothe operator. (3)Thetowndesigneeshallreviewtheapplicationandthewrittenreportofthefire marshalandshallissuetheoilandgaswellpermitwithinten(10)daysafter receivingthefiremarshal’sreportunlessitisdeterminedthattheapplicationis incompleteorthattheapplicationisnotinconformancewiththeapplicable developmentsiteplanandapplicablespecificusepermit.Thetowndesigneemay employ a technical advisor. (4)Thetowndesigneemayconditionthereleaseoftheapprovedoilandgaswellpermit upontheoperatorprovidingthesecurityrequiredbythisordinanceanduponthe operatorenteringintoaroadrepairagreementthatwillobligatetheoperatortorepair damageexcludingordinarywearandtear,ifany,topublicstreets,includingbutnot limitedtobridges,causedbytheoperatororbytheoperator’semployees,agents, contractors,subcontractorsorrepresentativesintheperformanceofanyactivity authorized by orcontemplated bythe approved oil and gaswellpermit. 14-130 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning (5)Thefailureofthetown designeetoreview andissue an oil andgaswellpermitwithin thetimelimitsspecifiedaboveshallnotcausetheapplicationforthepermittobe deemed approved. (6)Eachoilandgaswell permitissued bythetownshall: (A)Identifythe name ofeachwellanditsoperator; (B)Specifythedate on whichthetownissuedeachpermit; (C)Specifythedatebywhichdrillingmustcommenceonatleastone(1)well coveredbythepermit,otherwisethepermitexpires(suchdateshallnotbeless thanone(1)yearafterthedateofissuance).Aone(1)yearextensionoftime may be grantedifexisting conditionsarethesame; (D)Specifythatifdrillingiscommencedonatleastone(1)wellcoveredbythe permitbeforethepermitexpires,thepermitshallcontinueuntilthewells covered bythepermitare abandoned andthesite(s)restored; (E)Incorporate,byreference,theinsuranceandsecurityrequirementssetforthin this ordinance; (F)Incorporate,byreference,therequirementforperiodicreportsandfornoticeof activitiessetforthinthis ordinance; (G)Incorporatethefulltextofthereleaseofliabilityprovisionssetforthinthis ordinance; (H)Incorporate,byreference,theconditionsoftheapplicabledevelopmentsite planand applicablespecific use permit; (I)Incorporate, byreference,theinformation containedinthepermit application; (J)Incorporate,byreference,theapplicablerulesandregulationsoftherailroad commission,includingtheapplicable“fieldrules”; (K)Specifythatnodrillingoperations(includingtheconstructionofinternal privateaccessroads)shallcommenceuntiltheoperatorhasprovidedthe securityrequired bythis ordinance; (L)Containthename,address,andphonenumberofthepersondesignatedto receivenoticesfromthetown,whichpersonmustbearesidentofTexas,that can beservedin person orbyregisteredor certifiedmail; and (M)Incorporate byreferenceall permitsandfeesrequiredbythetown. (7)Thedecisionofthetowndesigneetodenyanapplicationforanoilandgaswell permitshallbeprovidedtotheoperatorinwritingwithinten(10)daysafterthe decision,includinganexplanationofthebasisforthedecision,ifrequestedbythe operator.Theoperatormay appeal anysuch denialtothetowncouncil. 14-131 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning (8)Ifthetowndeniesanapplicationforanoilandgaswellpermit,nothingherein containedshallpreventanewpermitapplicationfrombeingsubmittedtothetown forthesamewell. (h)Insuranceandindemnification.Theoperatorshallprovideorcausetobeprovidedthe insurancedescribedbelowforeachwellforwhichanoilandgaswellpermitisissued,such insurancetocontinueuntilthewellisabandonedandthesiterestored.Theoperatormayprovide therequiredcoverageona“blanketbasisformultiplewells.”Theoperatorshallprovidean affidavitfromtheoperator’sinsurancecompanycertifyingthattheinsuranceprovidedcomplies withtherequirements ofthis ordinance. (1)Generalrequirements;indemnificationandexpressnegligence provisions. (A)Eachoilandgaswellpermitissuedbythetownshallincludethefollowing language:Operatordoesherebyexpresslyreleaseanddischargeallclaims, demands,actions,judgments,andexecutionswhichiteverhad,ornowhasor mayhave,orassignsmayhave,orclaimtohave,againsttheTownofTrophy Cluband/oritsdepartments,itsagents,officers,servants,successors,assigns, sponsors,volunteers,oremployees,createdby,orarisingoutofpersonal injuries,knownorunknown,andinjuriestoproperty,realorpersonal,orin anywayincidentaltoorinconnectionwiththeperformanceofthework performedbytheoperatorunderanOilandGasWellPermitandtheoperator causedbyorarisingoutof,thatsequenceofeventswhichoccurfromthe operatorundertheOilandGasWellPermitandworkperformedbythe operator\[sic\]shallfullydefend,protect,indemnify,andholdharmlessthe TownofTrophyClub,Texas,and/oritsdepartments,agents,officers,servants, employees,successors,assigns,sponsors,orvolunteersfromandagainsteach andeveryclaim,demand,orcauseofactionandanyandallliability,damages, obligations,judgments,losses,fines,penalties,costs,fees,andexpenses incurredindefenseoftheTownofTrophyClub,Texas,and/oritsdepartments, agents,officers,servants,oremployees,including,withoutlimitation,personal injuriesanddeathinconnectiontherewithwhichmaybemadeorassertedby Operator,itsagents,assigns,oranythirdpartiesonaccountof,arisingoutof, orinanywayincidentaltoorinconnectionwiththeperformanceofthework performedbytheOperator under anOilandGas Well Permit,andtheOperator agreestoindemnifyandholdharmlesstheTownofTrophyClub,Texas, and/oritsdepartments,and/oritsofficers,agents,servants,employees, successors,assigns,sponsors,orvolunteersfromanyliabilitiesordamages sufferedasaresultofclaims,demands,costs,orjudgmentsagainsttheTown and/or,itsdepartments,itsofficers,agents,servants,oremployees,createdby, orarisingoutoftheactsoromissionsoftheTownofTrophyClub,occurring onthedrillsiteoroperationsiteinthecourseandscopeofinspectingand permittingthegaswellsINCLUDING,BUTNOTLIMITEDTO,CLAIMS ANDDAMAGESARISINGINWHOLEORINPARTFROMTHESOLE NEGLIGENCEOFTHETOWNOFTROPHYCLUBOCCURRINGON THEDRILLSITEOROPERATIONSITEINTHECOURSEANDSCOPE OFINSPECTINGANDPERMITTINGTHEOILANDGASWELLS.ITIS UNDERSTOODANDAGREEDTHATTHEINDEMNITYPROVIDED FORINTHISSECTIONISANINDEMNITYEXTENDEDBYTHE OPERATORTOINDEMNIFYANDPROTECTTHETOWNOFTROPHY CLUB,TEXASAND/ORITSDEPARTMENTS,AGENTS,OFFICERS, 14-132 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning SERVANTS,OREMPLOYEESFROMTHECONSEQUENCESOFTHE NEGLIGENCEOFTHETOWNOFTROPHYCLUB,TEXASAND/ORITS DEPARTMENTS,AGENTS,OFFICERS,SERVANTS,OREMPLOYEES, WHETHERTHATNEGLIGENCEISTHESOLEORCONTRIBUTING CAUSEOFTHERESULTANTINJURY,DEATH,AND/ORDAMAGE. LIABILITYFORTHESOLENEGLIGENCEOFTHETOWNINTHE COURSEANDSCOPEOFITSDUTYTOINSPECTANDPERMITTHE GASWELLISLIMITEDTOTHEMAXIMUMAMOUNTOFRECOVERY UNDERTHETORTCLAIMSACT. (B)Allpoliciesshallbeendorsedtoread“This policywillnotbecancelledornon- renewedwithoutthirty(30)days’advancewrittennoticetotheownerandthe Townexceptwhenthispolicyisbeingcancelledfornonpaymentofpremium, inwhich caseten(10) days’ advancewritten noticeisrequired.” (C)LiabilitypoliciesshallbewrittenbycarrierslicensedtodobusinessinTexas andwithcompanieswithA:VIIIorbetterratinginaccordancewiththecurrent BestKeyRatingGuide,orwithnon-admittedcarriersthathaveafinancial ratingcomparabletocarrierslicensedtodobusinessinTexas,and approvedby thetown. (D)Liabilitypoliciesshallnameas“additionalinsured”thetownanditsofficials, agents,employees,andvolunteers.Waiversofsubrogationshallbeprovidedin favor ofthetown. (E)Certificatesofinsurancemustbepresentedtothetownevidencingall coveragesandendorsementsrequiredbythisordinance,andtheacceptanceof acertificatewithouttherequiredlimitsand/orcoveragesshallnotbedeemeda waiver oftheserequirements. (F)Claimsmadepolicieswillnotbeacceptedexceptforexcesspoliciesorunless otherwise provided bythisordinance. (2)Requiredinsurance coverage. (A)Commercialgeneralliabilityinsurance. (i)Coverageshouldbeaminimumcombinedsinglelimitofonemillion dollars($1,000,000.00)peroccurrenceforbodilyinjuryandproperty damage.Thiscoveragemustincludepremises,operations,blowoutor explosion,products,completedoperations,blanketcontractualliability, undergroundpropertydamage,broadformpropertydamage, independentcontractorsprotectiveliability andpersonalinjury. (ii)Environmentalimpairment(orseepageandpollution)shallbeeither includedinthecoverageorwrittenasseparatecoverage.Suchcoverage shallnotexcludedamagetotheleasesite.Ifenvironmentalimpairment (orseepageandpollution)coverageiswrittenona“claimsmade”basis, thepolicymustprovidethatanyretroactivedateapplicableprecedesthe effectivedateoftheissuanceofthepermit.Coverageshallapplyto suddenandnon-suddenpollutionconditionsresultingfromtheescapeor 14-133 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning releaseofsmoke,vapors,fumes,acids,alkalis,toxicchemicals,liquids orgases,wastematerialorotherirritants,contaminantsorpollutants. Coverageshallbeaminimumcombinedsinglelimitofonemillion dollars($1,000,000.00), per occurrence. (B)Automobileliabilityinsurance.Minimumcombinedsinglelimitoffive hundredthousanddollars($500,000.00)peroccurrenceforbodilyinjuryand propertydamage.Suchcoverageshallincludeowned,non-owned,andhired vehicles. (C)Worker’scompensationinsurance.Inadditiontotheminimumstatutory requirements,coverageshallincludeemployer’sliabilitylimitsofatleastone hundredthousanddollars($100,000.00)foreachaccident,onehundred thousanddollars($100,000.00)foreachemployee,andafivehundred thousanddollars($500,000.00)policylimitforoccupationaldisease,andthe insureragreestowaiverightsofsubrogationagainstthetown,itsofficials, agents,employees,andvolunteersforanyworkperformedforthetownbythe operator.Asanalternativetoworker’scompensationtheoperatormayprovide theequivalenttoemployer’sliabilityinsurancemeetingtherequirementsof thissection. (D)Excess(orumbrella)liabilityinsurance.Minimumlimitoftenmilliondollars ($10,000,000.00)coveringin excess oftheprecedinginsurancepolicies. (E)Controlofwellinsurance. (i)Minimumlimit offivemillion dollars($5,000,000.00) peroccurrence. (ii)Policyshallcoverthecostofcontrollingawellthatisoutofcontrol, redrillingorrestorationexpenses,seepageandpollutiondamage. Damagetopropertyintheoperator’scare,custody,andcontrolwitha sub-limit offive hundredthousanddollars($500,000.00)may be added. . (i)Security (1)Asecurityinstrumentthatcoverseachwellmustbedeliveredtothetownbeforethe issuanceoftheoilandgaswellpermitforthewell.Theinstrumentmustprovidethat itcannotbecancelledwithoutatleastthirty(30)days’priorwrittennoticetothe townand,iftheinstrumentisaperformancebond,thatthebondcannotbecancelled withoutatleastten(10)days’priorwrittennoticefornonpaymentofpremium.The instrumentshallsecuretheobligations oftheoperatorrelatedtothewellto: (A)Repairdamage,excludingordinarywearandtear,ifany,topublicstreets, includingbutnotlimitedtobridges, causedbytheoperatororbytheoperator’s employees,agents,contractors,subcontractorsorrepresentativesinthe performanceofanyactivityauthorizedbyorcontemplatedbytheoilandgas wellpermit; (B)Complywiththeinsuranceandsecurity provisionssetforthinthisordinance. 14-134 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning (C)Payfinesandpenaltiesimposedupontheoperatorbythetownforanybreach ofthe oilandgaswell permit. (D)Thesecurityinstrumentmaybeintheformofanirrevocableletterofcreditor payment bond issued by a bank orsurety approved bythetown.Theinstrument shallruntothetownforthebenefitofthetown,shallbecomeeffectiveonor beforethedatetheoilandgaswellpermitisissued,andshallremainineffect untilthewellisabandonedandthesiterestored. (E)Acertificateofdepositmaybesubstitutedfortheletterofcreditorpayment bond.Thecertificateshallbeissuedbyabankinthetown,shallbeapproved bythetown,shallbepayabletotheorderofthetowntosecuretheobligations oftheoperatordescribedabove,andshallbepledgedtothebankwith evidence ofdeliveryprovidedtothetowndesignee.Interestonthecertificateshallbe payabletothe operator. (F)Thesecurityinstrumentmaybeprovidedforindividualwellsorona“blanket” basisformultiplewells.The amount ofthesecurityshallbe a minimum offifty thousanddollars($50,000.00)foranysinglewellandaminimumofone hundredthousanddollars($100,000.00)formultiplewellsona“blanket” basis. (G)Intheeventthatthetowndeterminesthattheoperator’sinsuranceis insufficient,thesecuritywillterminatewhentheoilandgaswellpermitis transferred,withrespecttothe operator-transferorandifthe operator-transferee providesreplacementsecuritythatcomplieswiththissection,whenthewellis abandonedandthesiterestored,andwhenthetowndesigneeand/ortownstaff consentsinwritingtosuchtermination. (H)Anappealofthedeterminationoftheamountofsecurityrequiredunderthis ordinancemaybemadetotheplanningandzoningcommissionfor recommendationtothetowncouncilforfinaldeterminationoftheamountof security. (j)Periodicreports.Theoperatorshallnotifytheplanningandzoningcoordinatorofany changestothefollowinginformationimmediately,withinone(1)businessdayafterthechange occurs. (1)The name, address,and phone number oftheoperator; (2)Thename,address,andtwenty-four(24)hourphonenumberoftheperson(s)with supervisory authority overdrilling or operationsactivities; (3)Thename,address,andphonenumberofthepersondesignatedtoreceivenotices fromthetown,whichpersonmustbearesidentofTexasthatcanbeservedinperson or byregistered or certifiedmail; and (4)Theoperator’semergencyactionresponseplanincluding“drive-to-maps”from publicrights-of-wayto each SUPsite. 14-135 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning (5)Theoperatorshallprovideacopyofany“incidentreports”orwrittencomplaints submittedtotherailroadcommissionoranyotherstateorfederalagencywithin thirty(30)daysaftertheoperatorhasnoticeoftheexistenceofsuchreportsor complaints. (6)BeginningonDecember31staftereachwelliscompleted,andcontinuingoneach December31stthereafteruntiltheoperatornotifiesthetownthatthewellhasbeen abandonedandthesiterestored,theoperatorshallprepareawrittenreporttothe townidentifyinganychangestotheinformationthatwasincludedintheapplication fortheapplicableoilandgaswellpermitthathavenotbeenpreviouslyreportedto thetown. (k)Noticeofactivities.Anypersonwhointendstoreworkawellusingadrillingrig,to fracturestimulateawellafterinitialcompletion,ortoconductseismicexplorationinvolving explosivechargesshallgivewrittennoticetothetownatleastten(10)daysbeforetheactivities begin.Thenoticeshallidentifywheretheactivitieswillbeconductedandshalldescribethe activitiesinreasonabledetail,includingbutnotlimitedtothedurationoftheactivitiesandthe timeofdaytheywillbeconducted.Thenoticemustalsoprovidetheaddressandtwenty-four (24)hourphonenumberofthepersonconductingtheactivities.Thepersonconductingthe activitieswillpostasignonthepropertygivingthepublicnoticeoftheactivities,includingthe name, address, and twenty-four(24)hour phone number ofthe person conductingthe activities.If thetowndeterminesthataninspectionbythetowndesigneeand/ortownstaffisnecessary,the operatorwillpaythetown’s customary chargefortheinspection. (l)Abandonment ofwells andpipelines. (1)Abandonmentofwells.Uponabandonmentofawellorwellsite,withinsixty(60) days,thewellshallbepluggedinaccordancewiththeTexasRailroadCommission standards,thesiteshallbecleanedandclearedofallequipment,holesorexcavations filled,andthelandgradedandreturnedtoitsoriginalconditionincludingreplanting ofvegetationtomatchthesurroundingarea.Allwellcasingsshallbecutand removedto a depthof atleasttenfeet(10') belowthesurface. .Uponabandonmentofapipeline,within(twomonths) (2)Abandonmentofpipelines sixty(60)daysofabandonment,apipelinemustbepurgedandpluggedin accordancewiththerulesandregulationsofthe StateofTexasin effectatthattime. . (m)Amended oil andgaswellpermits (1)Anoperatormustsubmitanapplicationtotheplanningandzoningcoordinatorto amendanexistingoilandgaswellpermit,tocommencedrillingfromanewdrillsite thatisnotshownon(orincorporatedbyreferenceaspartof)theexistingpermit,to relocateadrillsiteoroperationsitethatisshownon(orincorporatedbyreferenceas part of)the existing permit, orto otherwiseamendtheexisting permit. (2)Applicationsforamendedoilandgaswellpermitsshallbeinwriting,shallbeon formsprovidedbythetowndesignee,shallbesignedbytheoperator,andshall includethefollowing: (A)The applicationfee asset bytown ordinance; 14-136 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning (B)A description oftheproposed amendments; (C)Anychangestotheinformationsubmittedwiththeapplicationfortheexisting oilandgaswellpermit(ifsuchinformationhasnotpreviouslybeenprovided tothetown); (D)Suchadditionalinformationasisreasonablyrequiredbythetowndesigneeor townstafftodemonstratecompliancewiththeapplicabledevelopmentsite planand applicablespecific use permit;and (E)Suchadditionalinformationasisreasonablyrequiredbythetowndesigneeor townstaffto preventimminentdestruction of property orinjuryto persons. (3)Allapplicationsforamendedoilandgaswellpermitsshallbefiledwiththeplanning andzoningcoordinator.Theapplicationshallbeimmediatelyforwardedtothetown designeeforreview.Incompleteapplicationsmaybereturnedtotheapplicant,in whichcasethetownshallprovideawrittenexplanationofthedeficiencies;however, thetownmayretainaprocessingfeeasdeterminedbythetowndesignee.Thetown mayreturnanyapplicationasincompleteifthereisadisputependingbeforethe railroadcommissionregardingthe determinationofthe operator. (4)Iftheactivitiesproposedbytheamendmentarenotmateriallydifferentfromthe activitiescoveredbytheexistingoilandgaswellpermit,andiftheproposed activitiesareinconformancewiththeapplicabledevelopmentsiteplanand applicablespecificusepermit,thenthetowndesigneeshallapprovetheamendment withinten(10)days afterthe applicationisfiled. (5)Iftheactivitiesproposedbytheamendmentaremateriallydifferentfromthe activitiescoveredbytheexistingoilandgaswellpermit,andiftheproposed activitiesareinconformancewiththeapplicabledevelopmentsiteplanand applicablespecificusepermit,thenthetowndesigneeshallapprovetheamendment withinthirty(30)daysaftertheapplicationisfiled.If,however,theactivities proposedbytheamendmentaremateriallydifferentand,inthejudgmentofthetown designee,mightcreateariskofimminentdestructionofpropertyorinjurytopersons thatwasnotassociatedwiththeactivitiescoveredbytheexistingpermitorthatwas nototherwisetakenintoconsiderationbytheexistingpermit,thetowndesigneemay requirethe amendmenttobe processedas a new oil andgaswellpermitapplication. (6)Thefailureofthetowndesigneetoreviewandissueanamendedoilandgaswell permitwithinthetimelimitsspecifiedaboveshallnotcausetheapplicationforthe amended permitto be deemed approved. (7)Thedecisionofthetowndesigneetodenyanamendmenttoanoilandgaswell permitshallbeprovidedtotheoperatorinwritingwithinten(10)daysafterthe decision,includinganexplanationofthebasisforthedecision.Theoperatormay appeal anysuch denialtothetowncouncil. (n)Transferofoilandgaswellpermits.Anoilandgaswellpermitmaybetransferredbythe operatorwiththeconsentofthetownifthetransferisinwritingsignedbybothparties,andthe transfereeagreestobeboundbythetermsandconditionsofthetransferredpermit,ifall information previouslyprovidedtothetown aspartofthe applicationforthetransferredpermitis 14-137 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning updatedtoreflectanychangesandifthetransfereeprovidestheinsuranceandsecurityrequired bythisordinance.Theinsuranceandsecurityprovidedbythetransferorshallbereleasedifa copyofthewrittentransferisprovidedtothetown.Thetransfershallnotrelievethetransferor from anyliabilitytothetown arising out ofany activities conductedpriortothetransfer. (o)Remedies ofthetown. (1)Ifanoperator(oritsofficers,employees,agents,contractors,subcontractorsor representatives)failstocomplywithanyrequirementofanoilandgaswellpermit (includinganyrequirementincorporatedbyreferenceaspartofthepermit),thetown designeeand/ortownstaffshallgivewrittennoticetotheoperatorspecifyingthe natureoftheallegedfailureandgivingtheoperatorareasonabletimetocure,taking into considerationthenatureandextentoftheallegedfailure,theextentoftheefforts requiredtocure,andthepotentialimpactonthehealth,safety,andwelfareofthe community.Innoevent,however,shallthecureperiodbelessthanthirty(30)days unlessthe allegedfailurepresentsariskofimminentdestructionofpropertyorinjury topersonsorunlesstheallegedfailureinvolvestheoperator’sfailuretoprovide periodicreports.Thefiremarshalmayissueastopwork order underthefirecode. (2)Iftheoperatordoesnotcuretheallegedfailurewithinthetimespecifiedbythetown designeeand/ortownstaff,thetowndesigneeand/ortownstaffmaynotifythe railroadcommissionandrequestthattherailroadcommissiontakeappropriateaction (withacopyofsuchnoticeprovidedtotheoperator),andthetownmaypursueany otherremedyavailable underthisordinance. (3)Iftheoperatordoesnotcuretheallegedfailurewithinthetimespecifiedbythetown designeeand/ortownstaff,thetown designeeand/ortownstaffmayrecommend: (A)Thetowncounciltosuspendtheoilandgaswellpermituntilthealleged failureis cured; or (B)Thetowncounciltorevoketheoilandgaswellpermitiftheoperatorfailsto initiate and diligently pursue a cure. (4)Thedecisionofthetowndesigneeand/ortownstafftorecommendsuspensionor revocation of an oil and gaswell permitshall be providedtothe operatorinwriting at leastten(10) days beforeany actionbythetown council. (5)Ifanoilandgaswellpermitisrevoked,theoperatorwillbegivenahearinginfront ofthetown council. (p)Enforcement;rightof entry.Thetowndesigneeand/ortownstaffis authorizedanddirected toenforcethisordinanceandtheprovisionsofanyoilandgaswellpermit.Whenevernecessary toenforceanyprovisionofthisordinanceoragaswellpermit,orwheneverthereisreasonable causetobelievetherehasbeenaviolationofthisordinanceoranoilandgaswellpermit,the towndesignee,townstaffortheirdesignatedrepresentatives,mayenteruponanyproperty coveredbythisordinanceoranoilandgaswellpermitatanyreasonabletimetoinspector performanydutyimposedbythisordinance.Ifentryisrefused,thetownshallhaverecourseto everyremedy provided bylaw and equitytogain entry. 14-138 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning (q)Penalty. (1)Itshall be unlawful and anoffenseforany persontodothefollowing: (A)Engageinanyactivitynotpermittedbythetermsofanoilandgaswellpermit issued underthisordinance; (B)Failtocomplywithanyconditionssetforthinanoilandgaswellpermit issued underthisordinance; or (C)Violateany provision orrequirementsetforth underthisordinance. (2)Anyviolationofthisordinanceshallbepunishedbyafineofnotmorethantwo thousanddollars($2,000.00)perday,subjecttoapplicablestatelaw.Eachdaya violationoccurs constitutes a separateviolation. (Ordinance2003-11,sec.III,adopted8/4/03;2006Code,ch.13,sec.5.12;Ordinance2010-10, sec. 3,adopted4/26/10) Secs. 14.02.263–14.02.300Reserved Division 6. Conditional and SpecificUses Sec. 14.02.301Conditionalusepermits (a)Purpose.Ineachzoningdistricttherearesomeuseswhichwouldbeappropriateinsome butnotalllocationswithinthedistrict.Typically,theseareusesthatmayhavesomespecial impactoruniquenesswhichrequireacarefulreviewoftheirlocation,design,configurationand specialimpacttodetermine,againstfixedstandards,thedesirabilityofpermittingtheir establishmentonanygivensite.Theyareuseswhichmayormaynotbeappropriateina particularlocationdependingonaweighing,ineachcase,ofthepublicneedandbenefitagainst thelocalimpactandeffect.Inthisordinancesuchusesareclassifiedasconditionalusesand beforetheymay be established,theplanning and zoning commissionmay, baseduponfindings of factderivedfromevidencereceivedatpublichearing,recommendapprovalandthetowncouncil may, by ordinance,approvetheestablishmentofthe use. (b)Authorization.Theplanningandzoningcommissionmayrecommend,andthetown councilmay authorize,theestablishmentofthoseconditional usesthat are expressly authorizedto bepermittedasaconditionaluseinaparticularzoningdistrictorinoneormorezoningdistricts. Noconditionaluseshallbeauthorizedunlessthisordinancespecificallyauthorizessuch conditionalusetobegrantedandunlesssuchgrantcomplieswithalloftheapplicableprovisions ofthisordinance. (c)Initiation.Anapplicationforaconditionalusepermitmaybefiledbytheownerorhis designatedagent,oranyotherpersonhavingacontractualorpossessoryinterestinthesubject property. (d)Applicationforconditionalusepermit.Anapplicationforaconditionalusepermitshallbe filedinduplicatewiththetownplanningandzoningadministrator,whoshallforward,without delay,onecopytotheplanningandzoningcommission.Theapplicationshallincludethe conditionalusepermitfee,asiteplaninaccordancewiththetown’szoningordinance,andthe 14-139 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning followinginformation,aswellassuchadditionalinformationasmaybeprescribedbyruleofthe town planning and zoningcommission. (1)The applicant’sname and address andtheirinterestinthesubjectproperty; (2)The owner’s name and address,if differentthantheapplicant, and the owner’ssigned consenttothefiling oftheapplication; (3)Thestreetaddressandlegal description ofthe property; (4)Thezoning classificationand present use ofthesubject property; (5)The particularprovisionofthis ordinanceauthorizingthe proposed conditionaluse; (6)Ageneraldescriptionofthe proposedconditional use; (7)An applicationforsite plan approval, asrequired bythezoning ordinance; (8)Astatementordiagramshowingcompliancewithanyspecialconditionsor requirementsimposedupontheparticularconditionalusebytheapplicabledistrict regulations; (9)Astatementastowhytheproposedconditionalusewillnotcausesubstantialinjury tothevalue, useorenjoymentof other propertyintheneighborhood; (10)Astatementastohowtheproposedconditionaluseistobedesigned,arrangedand operatedinordertoensurethatdevelopmentanduseofneighboringpropertyin accordancewiththeapplicabledistrictregulationswillnotbepreventedormade unlikely. (e)Hearingonconditionalusepermitapplication.Apublichearingontheapplicationshallbe heldandnoticethereofgiveninthemannerandformrequiredforamendmentsassetoutin section14.02.403,Amendments, and as provided bystatelaw. (f)Standards.Asapplicationforaconditionalusepermitshallbegrantedonlyifevidenceis presentedatthe public hearingwhichestablishes: (1)Thattheproposedconditionalusewillbeconsistentwiththeadoptedpoliciesinthe comprehensivelanduseplan ofthetown; (2)Thattheproposedconditionalusewillnothaveasubstantialorundueadverseeffect uponadjacentproperty,thecharacteroftheneighborhood,trafficconditions, parking,utilityfacilities,andothermattersaffectingthepublichealth,safetyand generalwelfare; (3)Thattheproposedconditionalusewillbeconstructed,arrangedandoperatedsoas nottodominatetheimmediatevicinityortointerferewiththedevelopmentanduse ofneighboringpropertyinaccordancewiththeapplicabledistrictregulations.In 14-140 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning determiningwhethertheproposedconditionalusewillsodominatetheimmediate neighborhood, considerationwill be given but notlimitedto: (A)Thelocation,natureandheightofbuilding,structures,wallsorfencesonthe site;and (B)The nature andextentoflandscaping and screening on thesite;and (C)Lighting, noise,and/or excessivetraffic; (4)Thattheproposedconditionalusecomplieswithallapplicableregulationsofthis ordinance,includinglotsizerequirements,uselimitations,andperformance standards; (5)Thattheproposedconditionaluseatthespecifiedlocationwillcontributetoor promotethewelfareor convenienceofthe public; (6)Thatoff-streetparkingandloadingareaswillbeprovidedinaccordancewiththe standardssetoutinsection14.02.353,Off-StreetParkingRequirements,andsection 14.02.354,Off-StreetLoadingRequirements,ofthisarticle,andsuchareaswillbe screenedfromanyadjoiningresidentialusesandlocatedsoastoprotectsuch residentialusesfrom anyinjuriouseffect; (7)Thatadequateaccessroadsorentranceandexitdriveswillbeprovidedandwillbe designedsoastopreventtraffichazardsandtominimizetrafficcongestioninpublic streets; (8)Thattheproposedconditionalusewillbeservedadequatelybyessentialpublic facilitiesandservicessuchashighways,streets,parkingspaces,policeandfire protection,drainagestructures,refuse disposal,waterandsewers, andschools; orthat thepersonsoragenciesresponsiblefortheestablishmentoftheproposedusewill provideadequatelyforsuchservices; (9)Thattheproposedconditionalusewillnotresultinthedestruction,lossordamageof any natural,scenicorhistoricfeature; (10)Thattheproposedconditionalusewill complywithanyadditionalstandardsimposed onit bytheparticularprovisionoftheordinance authorizingsuchuse. (g)Conditionsandrestrictions.Ingrantingaconditionaluse,theplanningandzoning commissionmayrecommend,andthetowncouncilmayimposesuchconditions,safeguardsand restrictionsuponthepremisesbenefitedbytheconditionaluseasmaybenecessarytocomply withthestandardssetoutinthissectiontoavoid,orminimize,ormitigateanypotentially injuriouseffect ofsuchconditional uses uponother propertyinthe neighborhood, and tocarry out thegeneralpurposeandintentofthisordinance.Suchconditionsshallbesetoutintheordinance approvingtheconditionaluse permit. .Wheneveranyconditionalusepermitauthorized (h)Affidavitofcompliancewithconditions pursuanttothissectionismadesubjecttoconditionstobemetbytheapplicant,theapplicant shall, uponmeetingsuch conditions,file anaffidavitwiththetownsecretarysostating. 14-141 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning (i)Effectofissuanceofapermitforaconditionaluse.Theissuanceofapermitfora conditional useshall not authorizethe establishment or extension of any use northe development, construction,reconstruction,alterationormovingofanybuildingorstructure,butshallmerely authorizethepreparation,filingandprocessingofapplicationsforanypermitsorapprovals whichmayberequiredbythecodesandordinancesofthetown,including,butnotlimitedto,a building permit,a certificate ofoccupancy and subdivisionapproval. (j)Period ofvalidity. (1)Aconditionalusepermitshallexpireone(1)yearafterthedateofissuanceifthe permit holder hasfailedtoeither: (A)Obtaina buildingpermitandbeginthe erection or alterationofthestructurefor whichthepermitwasissued; or (B)Obtain an occupancy permitforthestructureand commence a use. (2)Uponwritten application,thetown councilmaygrant one (1) additional extensionfor aperiodnottoexceedone(1)year.Thewrittenapplicationshallcontainadetailed statementexplainingallreasonsthattherequestedextensionhasbecomenecessary. Thetown councilmaygrantsuchextensionwithoutrequiringthe applicanttocomply withthenoticeandhearingprovisionsofthisordinance.Ifanyadditionalextensions arerequested,thenoticeandhearingprovisionsofthisordinancegoverningthe issuance ofa conditionaluse permitshallberequired. (Ordinance98-29,sec.XLIV,adopted12/1/98;Ordinance2000-06,sec.XLIV,adopted3/21/00; Ordinance2001-08,sec.III, adopted4/16/01; 2006 Code, ch. 13,sec. 6.01) Sec. 14.02.302Specific usepermit (a)Purpose.Thespecificusepermitprocedureisdesignedtoprovidetheplanningandzoning commissionandthetowncouncilwithanopportunityfordiscretionaryreviewofrequeststo establishorconstructusesorstructureswhichmaybenecessaryordesirablefor,orwhichhave thepotentialforadeleteriousimpactuponthehealth,safetyandwelfareofthepublic,forthe purposeofdeterminingwhethertheproposedlocationoftheuseorstructureisappropriateand whetheritwillbedesignedandlocatedsoastoprovide,minimizeormitigateanypotentially adverseeffectsuponthecommunityortheotherpropertiesinitsvicinity.Thediscretionary specificusepermitprocedureisdesignedtoenabletheplanningandzoningcommissionandthe towncounciltoimposeconditionsuponsuchusesandstructuresthataredesignedtoavoid, minimizeormitigatepotentiallyadverseeffectsuponthecommunityorotherpropertiesinthe vicinityoftheproposeduseorstructure,andtodenyrequestsforspecificusepermitswhenitis apparentthataproposeduseorstructurewillormayoccasionallyharmthecommunityorcause substantialinjurytothevalue,lawfuluse,andreasonableenjoymentofotherpropertiesinthe vicinity ofthe proposed use orstructure. (b)Authorizedspecificuses.Thefollowingusesandstructuresmaybeestablishedor constructedonlyupontheissuanceofaspecificusepermitinaccordancewiththeprovisionsof this ordinance. (1)Gas and oilwell drilling and production. 14-142 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning (2)Children’sday carecenter,unlessotherwisespecifically allowed. (c)Application.Anapplicationforspecificusepermitmaybefiledbytheownerof,orother personhavingacontractualorpossessoryinterestin,thesubjectproperty.Anyapplicationfiled byapersonwhoisnottheownerofthepropertyforwhichthespecificusepermitissoughtshall be accompanied by evidence oftheconsentofthe owner. (d)Permitapplication.Anapplicationfor aspecificusepermit,alongwiththepermitfee,shall befiledwiththeplanningandzoningcoordinator,whoshallforwardacopytotheplanningand zoning commission.Theapplicationshallcontainthefollowinginformation: (1)Applicant’sname, address,phone numberandtheirinterestinthesubjectproperty. (2)Owner’sname,addressandphonenumber,ifdifferentfromtheapplicant,aswellas the owner’ssigned consenttothefiling oftheapplication. (3)Zoning classification and presentuseofthesubjectproperty. (4)A description oftheproposedspecific use. (5)Anapplicationforsiteplanapproval,whichshallbeinaccordancewithsection 14.02.259,Site PlanRequirements. (6)Adetailedexplanationofwhytheproposedusewillnotcausesubstantialinjuryto thevalue, use orenjoyment ofthepropertyintheneighborhood. (7)Astatementastohowtheproposedspecificuseistobedesigned,arrangedand operatedinordertoensurethatdevelopmentanduseofneighboringpropertyin accordancewiththeapplicabledistrictregulationswillnotbepreventedormade unlikely,andthatthevalue,useandreasonableenjoymentofsuchpropertywillnot be prevented ormade unlikely,\[sic\] and thatthevalue, use and reasonable enjoyment ofsuch propertywill not beimpairedoradversely affected. (8)Anidentificationofanypotentiallyadverseeffectsthatmaybeassociatedwiththe proposedspecificuse, and ofthemeansproposedbytheapplicanttoavoid,minimize ormitigatesucheffects. (9)Suchadditionaltermsandconditionsincludingdesignstandardsastheplanningand zoningcommissionandthetowncouncildeemnecessarytopreservethevalueand characteroftheaffectedproperty and neighboring properties. (e)Consideration ofspecificuse permitapplication.In considering an applicationfor a specific usepermit,theplanningandzoningcommissionandthetowncouncilshalltakeinto considerationthefollowingfactors: (1)Whethertheproposedsiteplanwilladequatelyprovideforsafetyfromfirehazards and haveeffectivemeasures offire control. (2)Whetherthe proposedsiteplanprovides adequatedrainage. 14-143 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning (3)Whethertheproposedspecificusewillhavenoise-producingelementsthatarenot sufficiently controlled. (4)Whethertheglareofvehicularandstationarylightsiscompatiblewiththe established characterofsurroundinglanduses. (5)Whetherthelocation,lighting and type ofsigns and therelationship ofsignstotraffic controlisappropriateforthesite. (6)Whethersuchsignswill have an adverseeffect on adjacentproperties. (7)Whethertheproposedspecificusewilladverselyaffectthepublicatthesiteandthe areaimmediatelysurroundingthespecific use. (8)Whethertheproposedusewillhaveanysubstantialorundueadverseeffectupon adjacentproperty,thecharacteroftheneighborhood,trafficconditions,parking, utilityfacilitiesandothermattersaffectingthepublic,health,safetyandgeneral welfare. (9)Whethertheproposedusewillbeconstructed,arrangedandoperatedsoasnotto dominatetheimmediatevicinityortointerferewiththedevelopmentanduseof neighboringpropertyinaccordancewiththeapplicabledistrictregulations.In determiningwhethertheproposedspecificusewillsodominatetheimmediate neighborhood, considerationshallbegivento: (A)Thelocation,natureandheightofbuildings,structures,wallsandfencesonthe site;and (B)The nature andextentoflandscaping and screening on thesite. (10)Whethertheproposeduseotherwisecomplieswithallapplicableregulationsofthis ordinance,includinglotsizerequirements,bulkregulations,uselimitationsand performancestandards. (11)Whethertheproposeduseatthespecifiedlocationwillcontributetoorpromotethe welfareor convenienceofthe public. (12)Whetheroff-streetparkingandloadingareaswillbeprovidedinaccordancewiththe standardssetoutinsection14.02.353,Off-StreetParkingRequirements,andsection 14.02.354,Off-StreetLoadingRequirements,andsuchadditionalareaswillbe screenedfromanyadjoiningresidentialusesandlocatedsoastoprotectsuch residentialusesfrom anyinjuriouseffect. (13)Whetheradequateaccessroadsorentranceandexitdriveswillbeprovidedandwill bedesignedsoastopreventtraffichazardsandtominimizetrafficcongestionin publicstreets and alleys. (14)Whethertheproposedusewillbeservedadequatelybyessentialpublicfacilitiesand servicessuchashighways,streets,parkingspaces,policeandfireprotection, drainagestructures,refuse disposal,waterandsewers andschools;orthatthepersons 14-144 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning oragenciesresponsiblefortheestablishmentoftheproposedusewillprovide adequatelyforsuchservices. (15)Whethertheproposedusewillresultinthedestruction,lossordamageofany natural,scenic orhistoricfeatureofsignificantimportance. (f)Conditionsandrestrictions.Inconsideringaspecificusepermitapplication,theplanning andzoningcommissionmayrecommend,andthetowncouncilmayimpose,suchconditions, safeguards andrestrictionsuponthe premises benefited bythespecific use asmay be necessaryto avoid,minimize,ormitigateanypotentiallyinjuriouseffectofsuchspecificuseuponother propertyintheneighborhood,andtocarryoutthegeneralpurposeandintentofthisordinance. Such conditionsshall beset outintheordinance approvingthespecificusepermit. (g)Affidavitofcompliancewithconditions.Wheneveranyspecificusepermitauthorized pursuanttothissectionismadesubjecttoconditionstobemetbytheapplicant,theapplicant shall,uponmeetingsuchconditions,fileanaffidavitwiththeplanningandzoningcoordinatorso stating. (h)Effectofissuanceofapermitforaspecificuse.Theissuanceofapermitforaspecificuse shallnotauthorizetheestablishmentorextensionofanyusenorthedevelopment,construction, reconstruction,alterationormovingofanybuildingorstructure,butshallmerelyauthorizethe preparation,filingandprocessingofapplicationsforanypermitsorapprovalswhichmaybe requiredbythecodesandordinancesofthetown,includingbutnotlimitedto,abuildingpermit, a certificateof occupancy and subdivision approval. (i)Periodofvalidity.Specificusepermitsareconditionalzonechangesgrantedby amendmenttothecomprehensivezoningordinance.Intheeventthattheusegrantedbythe specificusepermitlapsesforaperiodofsix(6)monthsormore,thepermitshallbecomevoid. Theapplicantmaychoosetoreinitiatethespecificusepermitapprovalprocedure,includingall feesrequiredintheprocess. (Ordinance2000-06,sec.XLIV,adopted3/21/00;Ordinance2003-10,sec.III,adopted8/4/03; 2006Code,ch. 13,sec. 6.02) Secs. 14.02.303–14.02.350Reserved Division 7. DevelopmentandDesignStandards Sec. 14.02.351Fencing, retainingwallsandscreening (a)Purpose.Inordertoencouragethemostappropriate useofland and toconserveandprotect the privacy and value of adjacent permitted uses,regulationsare prescribed hereinforthelocation andtypeofvariousscreeningdevicesandretainingwallstobeusedwhenrequiredorallowedin thevariouszoning districtsorinthissectioninaccordancewiththefollowingstandards.Nofence shall beconstructedinviolation ofany oftheregulations containedherein. (b)Fences. (1)Permitrequirement.Itshallbeunlawfulforanyperson,corporation,partnershipor otherlegalentitytoplace,constructorhaveconstructedanytypeofnewfence withouthavingfirstsecuredapermitfortheplacementorconstructionofthesame 14-145 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning fromthetown’spermittingdepartment.Eachpermitshallbevalidforaperiodof ninety(90)daysfromthedateofissuance,duringwhichtimetheconstructionmust becompletedandfinalinspectionrequested.Thisninety(90)daytimelimitation shallnotapplytofencepermitsappliedforbyhomebuildersatthesametimethey applyforaresidentialbuildingpermit.Fencepermitsappliedforinconjunctionwith residentialbuildingpermitsshallbevaliduntilthehousehaspasseditsfinal inspection bythe building officialorhisdesignatedrepresentative. (A)Maintenance/replacement.Apermitshallberequiredforthemaintenanceofat leastthirtypercent(30%)ofafencefrontingorfacinganyright-of-wayor roadway.Apermitshallnotberequiredforthemaintenanceofafencewhich doesnotfrontorfaceanyright-of-wayorroadway.Additionally,fencesshall bemaintainedaccordingtotherequirementssetforthinsubsection(l), Maintenance and RepairofNon-LivingMaterials,ofthissection. (2)Heightrequirements.Theheightofthefenceshallbetakenfromtheinsideofthe fenceonthepropertyonwhichitisinstalledandshallbemeasuredfromthenatural gradeofthegroundtothetopofthefenceifthereisnoretainingwall.Intheevent thataretainingwallisutilized,thefenceshallbemeasuredfromtheuppermost surfaceoftheretainingwall. (A)Front,sideandrearyards.Eightfeet(8')isthemaximumheightallowedfor front,side and rearyardfences, exceptas otherwise providedinsubsection(C), Location,(4) and(5), ofthissection. (c)Location.Nofenceshallbeconstructedinamannerthatobstructspropervisualclearance forvehiculartraffic. (1)Frontelevation.Allfencesshallbelocatedaminimumoftenfeet(10')behindthe frontelevationofthe primarystructure. (2)Sideyardadjacenttosidestreet.Sideyardfencesshallbelocatedwithintheside yardbuildingsetback,andshallnotextendbeyondthebuildinglineofthesideyard adjacenttoasidestreet. (3)Parallelfences.Fencesshallnotbeconstructedparalleltoandwithintwentyfeet (20')from an existingfence, exceptwherethefollowing conditionsexist.Afence: (A)Surrounding atransformer; (B)Providing a barrierfor pools and spasasrequired by applicablelaw; (C)Thatshares acommon postwithan existingfence. .Allfencesonlotsfacingorabuttingagolfcourseshallbe (4)Golfcourselots constructedofornamentalmetalandshallbeaminimumoffourfeet(4')anda maximum ofsixfeet(6')in height. (5)Publicparklots.Allfencesonlotsfacingorabuttingapublicparkorotherland designatedforpublicrecreationalpurposesshallbeconstructedofornamentalmetal andshall beaminimum offourfeet(4') and a maximum ofsixfeet(6')in height. 14-146 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning (6)Perimeterfencing.Perimeterfencingalongtheofficialtownboundarylineshallbe allowedaccordingtothefollowingrequirements: (A)Adecorativemasonrywallshallbeconstructedonpropertylyingalongthe perimeterboundaryofthetowninconjunctionwithdevelopmentofthat property, unlessotherwiseprovidedinthis ordinance. (B)Theextenttowhichfencingorwallsare constructedshallbedetermined bythe planningandzoningcommissionuponconsiderationofasiteplansubmittedas partofazoningrequestanduponthesubmissionofappropriatedocumentation material. (C)Theowner,subdividerordeveloperofatractoflandtowhichthissection appliesshallhavethesoleresponsibilitytobuild,erectorplaceacontinuous wallorfenceatleasteightfeet(8')inheightalongtheperimeterofthe boundaryofthesubdivisionortheperimeterofthecorporateboundaryofthe town.Suchfenceorwallshallbeerectedsimultaneouslywiththe commencementofconstructionofanystreetimprovementswithinthe subdivision,atthecommencementofanyotherconstruction,oruponthe developmentofanykinduponsuchtractofland.Thisprovisionapplieswhere atractoflandhasbeenplattedorisownedundersingleownershiporunder single control,andwheresuchtract oflandtouches anypartoftheperimeteror corporatelimitsofthetown. (D)Constructionmaterialfortheextensionanddesignofperimeterfencesshallbe subjecttotheapprovalofthetowncouncil,uponrecommendationbythe planningandzoningcommissionaspartofasiteplansubmittedaspartofa zoningrequest and uponthesubmission of appropriate documentation. (i)Maintenance.Followingtheinstallationandfinalacceptanceofatown boundaryorsubdivisionperimeterfenceinstalledbytheowner, subdividerordeveloperofatractofland,thepropertyownershallhave thesoleresponsibilityofmaintainingsuchfence.Perimeterfencesshall bemaintainedaccordingtotherequirementssetforthinsubsection(l), Maintenance and RepairofNon-LivingMaterials,ofthissection. . (d)Materials (1)Acceptablematerials. (A)Brick,stone,wroughtironorwoodareallowedinaccordancewiththe requirements oftheapplicablezoning district. (B)Architectural-grademetal,decorativepre-castembossedconcrete,concrete masonryunitwithdecorativefacing,coloredandembossedpoured-in-place concrete,acombinationthereof,vinylorsimilarmaterialsshallbesubmitted 14-147 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning forconsiderationtotheplanningandzoningcoordinatorortheirdesigneeprior tofencepermitapproval. (i)Priortotheapprovalofitemslistedinsubsection(d)(1)(B)above, detailedplansindicated\[indicating\]theheight,width,anddesignshall besubmittedforreviewandapproval.Additionalinformationshallbe providedtosubstantiatecomplianceifrequested. (2)Prohibitedmaterials.Unlessspecificallyprovidedin(d)(1)(A)and(B)above,all othermaterialsshallbeprohibitedincludingbutnotlimitedto,brokenglass,nails, screwsorwireoranysharpobjectaffixedtoafenceinamannerthatmaycause injurytoorpreventemergencypersonnelfromclimbingsuchfenceinanemergency. Nailsorscrewsusedinanormalconstructionmannerarenotprohibitedbythis section. (e)Generalconstructionrequirements.AllrequirementsoftheInternationalResidentialCode, and all amendmentsthereto, adopted bythetownshallbe applicabletothe construction of afence andare herebyincorporated hereinandmade a part ofthis ordinance. (1)Afenceshallnotbeconstructedinamannerwhichaltersthenaturaldrainageor existingplanneddrainageofthelandorthesurroundinglanduponwhichitis constructed. (2)Inordertoallowforentranceandexitoffireandpolicedepartmentpersonnel,each fencemust containatleastone(1)gatenotlessthanthreefeet(3')wide. (3)Fencesconstructed,repairedormaintainedonstreetrights-of-wayandpropertylines inallsubdivisionsshallhavethefinishedsideofthefencefacingthestreet.Fences oninteriorlotlinesthatarenotfacingstreetrights-of-wayshallbeconstructedwith thefinishedsidefacedaccordingtothediscretionofthepropertyownerconstructing thefence. (f)Constructionrequirementsforpre-castconcretefences.Allpre-castconcretefencesshall be designed by a professional engineerlicensed bytheState ofTexas. (g)Animalruns.Apermitisrequiredfortheconstructionofanoutdooranimalrunforthe containmentofadogorotheranimalauthorizedinthetown’sanimalcontrolordinance.Such outdoor animalrunshallbeforthesole purpose ofcontaining an authorizedanimal. (1)Constructionrequirements. (A)The animalrunshall befully containedwithin an opaque privacyfence. (B)The animalrunshall be constructed only of: (i)Top-railgalvanizedchain-linkfencingwithagaugeof11-1/2,12-1/2or 14inchesand posts;or (ii)Ornamentaliron. 14-148 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning (C)The animalrunshall not: (i)Havemetalorfiberglassroofing; (ii)Exceedeightfeet(8') orthe heightofthe perimeterfence; (iii)Shall not be visiblefrom any publicright-of-way. (D)Maintenance.Animalrunsshallbemaintainedaccordingtotherequirements setforthinsubsection(l),MaintenanceandRepairofNon-LivingMaterials,of thissection. (h)Retainingwalls.Aretainingwallpermitshallberequiredforanysuchwallfourfeet(4')or higher,orforanysuchretainingwallheightasrequiredbythemostrecentadoptedversionofthe InternationalBuildingCode,whicheverismorerestrictive. (1)Permitrequirements.Permitapplicationsforretainingwallsmustbeaccompaniedby asiteplanindicatingthefollowing: (A)Thelocationofallexistingandplannedstructuresonthesubjectpropertyand theapproximatelocationsofallstructuresonadjoiningpropertywithinone hundredfeet(100'); and (B)Height ofallstructures; and (C)Thelocationofall existing buildinglines, easements,watercourses, etc.;and (D)Additionalinformationasrequired bythe building official. (2)Heightrequirement.Forthepurposeofthisordinance,theheightofaretainingwall shall bedetermined bymeasuringthe bottom ofthefootingtothetopofthewall. (A)Anyretainingwallexceedingfourfeet(4')inheightmustbeastructurally engineeredwall.OnlythesealofaprofessionalengineerlicensedbytheState ofTexaswillbeaccepted. (B)Retainingwallsbelowfourfeet(4')inheight,asmeasuredbytherequirements ofthisordinanceshallnotrequireapermit,unlesstheretainingwallislocated withinadrainageeasement,floodplain,floodwayorotherwatercourses.In suchcase,the permitrequirements ofthissubsection(h)shall apply. .Retainingwallslocatedalongpublicroadwaysmustprovidesufficientarea (3)Location betweentheretainingwallandtheroadwayforlandscapingtobeprovidedbetween theretainingwallandtheroadwayandmustbeincompliancewiththetown’ssight- visibilityrequirements,locatedintheappendixofthezoningordinance\[section 14.02.460\]. . (4)Materials (A)Acceptablematerials.Concrete,pavestone,stone,orbrickmaterialsshallbe allowedfortheconstructionofretainingwalls.Othermaterialssimilartothe 14-149 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning foregoing,includingsometypes ofman-madematerialsmay be allowedifsuch materialsaresuitabletomaintainappearance,soundness,safety,andresistance todecayorweather.Suchmaterialsshallbeapproved\[by\]theplanningand zoningcoordinatorortheirdesigneepriortopermitapproval.Allretaining wallsconstructedofformedconcrete,concreteblock,cinderblockorsimilar materialsshallhavefacing addedtotheirexposedsurface(s). (B)Prohibitedmaterials.Theuseoftreatedrailroadtypecross-tiematerial,wood ofshapeanddimensionresemblingrailroadcross-tiesorlandscapetimbersis prohibitedfornewconstructionandisalsoprohibitedforreplacementworkif morethanthirtypercent(30%)ofanexistingretainingwallmustbereplaced oris beingreplaced. (5)Maintenance.Retainingwallsmustbemaintainedintheiroriginaldesign,placement andstructuralintegrity. (6)Surveyrequired. Followingtheissuanceof any permit bythetownforretainingwalls aminimumoffourfeetinheight(4'),andpriortotheinspectionbythetownofsuch retainingwall,theapplicantshallsubmittothetownaformssurveyasapprovedby thebuildingofficial.Suchsurveyshallbepreparedbyaregisteredandlicensed professionalsurveyor, andshall: (A)Locatealleasements,includingundergroundeasements,roads,streets,alleys, andotherrights-of-wayorwatercourses,andbuildingsetbacklinesandother matterslocated on oraffectingtheproperty;and (B)Showallproposedandexistingimprovements(suchasbuildings,powerlines, fences,etc.);and (C)Showanyportionofthepropertywithinanyfloodplain,floodwayorother watercourses. (i)Inspection.Duringconstructionand/orinstallationofafence,retainingwalloroutdoor animalrunforwhichapermitisrequired,thepropertyownershallcontactthepermitting departmenttorequestallrequiredinspections.Failuretorequestanyrequiredinspectionshallbe aviolationofthisordinance.Thebuildingofficialshall“pass”theinspectionifthestructure meetswiththerequirementsoftheordinance,or“fail”theinspectionfordefectsinconstruction, materialsorprocedure.Thepropertyownershallremedyalldefectsspecifiedinthefailurenotice and callfor areinspection,priortothe expirationofthe permit. .Fences,wallsanddenselandscapedhedgesorplantingsarepermitted (j)Screeningstandards inanyzoningdistrictasascreeningelement;however,suchscreeningelementsshallconformto therestrictionssetforth herein.Thefollowingscreeningstandardsshallbe compliedwith. (k)Non-livingscreening. (1)Non-livingscreening,ashereinreferred,shallmeananymaterialconstructedof masonry,orofaconcreteormetalframe,orwoodbasewhichsupportsapermanent typematerial,theverticalsurfaceofwhichisnotmorethanthirtypercent(30%) open;or 14-150 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning (2)Asolidfence. (3)Whereanonresidentialuseabutsaresidentiallot,useordistrict,thesideandrear propertylinesabuttingsaidresidentiallot,useordistrictshallbesolidlyfencedtoa heightof eightfeet(8')withawallofmasonryconstruction,unless othermaterialhas beenapprovedbythetowncounciluponrecommendationoftheplanningandzoning commission,soastoobscuretheviewfromtheresidentiallot,useordistricttothe nonresidentialuse.Thedeveloperofthenonresidentialpropertyshallerectthefence orwallrequiredbythissection.Wherethedistrictboundarydividingaresidential districtfromanonresidentialdistrictisalongastreetoralley,andanautomobile parkinglotorparkingareaislocatedinthefrontyardofthenonresidentialuse,the saidparkinglotorparkingareafacingtheresidentiallot,useordistrictshallbe suitablyscreenedwithawallofmasonryconstruction,unlessothermaterialhasbeen approvedbythetowncounciluponrecommendationoftheplanningandzoning commission,to a heightofnotlessthanfourfeet(4'). (4)Innonresidentialareas,garbage,refuseandtrashcollection/storageareasshallbe gatedandfullyscreenedfrompublicviewbyamasonryfenceorwallofatleast eightfeet(8')in height. (5)Off-streetloadingareasshallbeadequatelyscreenedfromthepublicviewofany residentialdwellingandfromanyotheradjacentlanduse,asindicatedinsection 14.02.355,ParkingandLoadingAreaDevelopmentStandardsforNonresidential Uses,subsection(d). (6)Inalldistrictsexteriorappliancesandequipmentshallbescreenedsoasnottobe visiblefromanystreet.Allutilityandmechanicalequipmentshallbescreenedwitha masonryfenceorwall,unlessothermaterialhasbeenapprovedbytheplanningand zoning coordinator. (l)Maintenance andrepair ofnon-livingmaterial. (1)Allscreeningmaterials,fences,walls,outdooranimalruns,andretainingwallsshall bemaintainedina neatandorderlymanner and insoundconditionandgoodrepair at alltimes. (A)Allfences,walls,screeningmaterialsandanimalrunsmustbemaintainedin theiroriginaldesign andplacement. (B)Themaintenanceand/orrepairofanyscreeningmaterial,fence,walloranimal runshallbeconstructedofthesamematerialsastheexistingscreening material,fence,wall or animalrun. (2)Whenafence,wall,oroutdooranimalrunisdeclaredbythebuildingofficialorhis designatedrepresentativetobedilapidatedorhazardous,thebuildingofficial,orhis designatedrepresentativeshallordertheoccupant,owner,orinhabitantofthe propertytoremoveorrepairthescreeningmaterial,fence,wall,oroutdooranimal runto a soundcondition. (A)Dilapidatedshallinclude,butnotbelimitedto,screeningmaterials,fences, walls,oroutdooranimalrunsthathavebrokenormissingplanksorportions, 14-151 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning orthatareoutofhorizontalorverticalalignmentbymorethanonefoot(1') measuredatthetop oftheposts. (B)Areasadjacenttoscreeningareas,fencesandwallsshallbemaintainedina cleanmanner,andshallbefreeandclearofalldebris,trashandweeds,and othersuchmaterials or plants not a part ofthescreening orlandscaping. (C)Itshall be unlawfulforanoccupant, owner, orinhabitant of a propertytofailto removeorrepairafence,screeningmaterialorwallinaccordancewiththis provisionwithinten(10)daysofawrittenorderissuedunderthissection, unlessotherwiseextendedbythebuildingofficialorhisdesignated representative. (m)Livingscreening. (1)Anydenseevergreenhedgeorplantmaterialsuitableforprovidinganopaquevisual barrier,forwhichsuchmaterialshallbemaintainedina healthygrowing condition. (2)Onlotsabuttingagolfcourseorpublicparksinresidentiallyzonedareas,dense evergreenhedgesorplantmaterialscreeningalongthegolfcourseorparkshallbe limitedtoamaximumheightofsixfeet(6')andshallmeetallotherrequirementsof this ordinance. (3)Noscreeningelementshallbeconstructed,erected,placed,plantedormaintainedin suchpositionorlocationsoastobedangerousordetrimentaltothehealthorsafety of persons,orin anywayobstructtheviewso asto constitute a traffic hazardtoor on anypublicorprivatestreetordriveway.Provided,however,thatthenaturalexisting terrainwhichcannotberemovedbyreasonablelandscapingtechniques,including retainingwalls constructed below or atthesamegrade ofsaidnaturalexistingterrain, shall beexcludedfromtheobjectsotherwiseprohibited. (4)Landscapedearthbermsmay,whenappropriateinscale,beusedasascreening elementin conjunctionwith a fence,wall, hedgeor otherdenseplantingmaterial. (5)Fences,walls,hedges.Exceptasotherwiserestrictedbytheprovisionsofthis ordinance,fences,walls,andhedgesmaybepermittedinanyrequiredrearorside yard,oralongtheedgeofanysuchyardasascreening,decorativeorcontainment element,andshallnotexceedamaximumofeightfeet(8')inheight,andthe followingrequirementsshallalso apply\[and\] be observed: (A)Nothingshallbeerectedplaced,plantedormaintainedonacornerlotor parkwayadjacenttheretosoastointerferewiththevisuallineofsightatan elevationbetweentwoandone-halffeet(2-1/2')andeightfeet(8')abovethe topofthe adjacentstreet curb, orifthereisno curbthenfromthe averagestreet grade,withinatriangularareaformedbytheintersectionoftheadjacentstreet right-of-waylinesandalineformedbyconnectingapointthirty-fivefeet(35') fromthestreetintersectionon one streetright-of-waylinewith a corresponding pointontheotherstreetright-of-wayline.Anyobjectsoerected,placed, plantedormaintainedshallbeaprimafacieevidencethatsaidobject,or combination of objects,isan obstruction constituting a traffichazard. 14-152 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning (B)Onaninteriorlotinanydistrict,nothingshallbeerected,placed,plantedor allowedtogrowinsuchamannerastoimpedevisionorinanywaycreatea traffichazardtomotorists,whethertheimpedimentincludesenteringor exiting anypublichighway,street, alleyorprivatestreetorhighway,drivewayfromor to adjacentprivateproperty. (C)Anyobjectorcombination ofobjectsplaced,plantedormaintainedinviolation ofthisordinanceshallberemoveduponwrittennoticebycertifiedmailfrom thetown’splanningandzoningcoordinator,ortheirrepresentative,tothe owner,agentoroccupantofthepremisesorpropertywheresuchobstruction has beenerected,placed,planted ormaintained. (D)Railroadcross-tiesandlandscapetimbershallnotbeallowedasconstruction material. (n)Maintenanceoflivingmaterial.Allscreeningmaterialsshallbemaintainedandrepairedin aneatandorderlymanneratalltimes.Thisshallinclude,butnotbelimitedtopruning, fertilizing,watering,mowing,weeding,andothersuchactivitiescommontothemaintenanceof landscaping.Appropriatefacilitiesforwateringanyplantmaterialshallbeinstalledattimeof planting.Screeningareasshallbekeptfreeoftrash,litter,weeds,andothersuchmaterialsor plantsnotapartofthescreeningorlandscaping.Allplantmaterialshallbemaintainedina healthyandgrowingconditionasisappropriatefortheseasonoftheyear.Allplantmaterial whichdiesshallbereplacedwithplantmaterialofsimilarvariety andsize. (o)Additionalscreening,fencing,landscaping.Theplanningandzoningcommissionmay recommendandthetowncouncilmayrequirescreening,fencingandlandscapingrequirements onanyzoningcaseinadditiontoorinlieuofscreeningorfencingrequirementssetout specificallyineachusedistrictwhenthenatureandcharacterofsurroundingoradjacentproperty dictatesaneedtorequiresuchdevicesinordertoprotectsuchpropertyandtofurtherprovide protectionforthegeneralhealth,welfareandmoralsofthe communityingeneral. (p)Specialexception.Thezoningboardofadjustmentshallhavethepowertograntaspecial exceptionwaivingormodifyingtheseregulationswheretheliteralenforcementofthisordinance wouldresultinpracticaldifficultyorunnecessaryhardshipandthereliefgrantedwouldnotbe contrarytothepublicinterestbutwoulddosubstantialjusticeandwouldbeinaccordancewith thespiritofthisordinance.Apublichearingisnotrequiredforzoningboardofadjustment considerationof aspecialexceptionunderthissection. (1)Forthepurposeofthisordinance,thefollowingareestablished asgeneral conditions, allofwhicharetobemet upon thegranting of anyspecial exception. (A)No diminutioninvalueofsurrounding propertieswould be suffered;and (B)Grantingthepermitwouldbeofbenefittothepublicinterestorsurrounding properties;and (C)Denialofthepermitwouldresultinunnecessaryhardshiptotheownerseeking it; and 14-153 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning (D)Azoningrestrictionasappliedtotheowner’spropertyinterfereswiththe reasonableuseofthe property,consideringtheuniquesettingofthepropertyin itsenvironment; and (E)Bygrantingthe permit,substantialjusticewould be done;and (F)The usemustnotbe contrarytothespirit ofthe ordinance. (2)Theburdenofdemonstratingthatallgeneralconditionshavebeenmetandthata specialexceptionisappropriateisuponthepersonrequestingthespecialexception. Thezoningboardofadjustmentmayrequireapersonrequestingaspecialexception toprovideproofastheboarddeterminesnecessaryandappropriatefortheboardto evaluatethe applicationforspecial exception. (Ordinance2000-06,sec.XLV,adopted3/21/00;Ordinance2005-16,sec.2,adopted7/18/05; 2006Code,ch. 13,sec. 7.01;Ordinance 2007-17,sec.II, adopted4/16/07) Sec. 14.02.352Landscaping regulations (a)Purpose.Itisthepurposeofthissectiontoestablishcertainregulationspertainingto landscapingwithinthetown.Theseregulationsprovidestandardsandcriteriafornew landscapingwhichareintendedtopromotethevalueofproperty,enhancethewelfare,and improvethe physicalappearance ofthetown. (b)Scope.Thestandardsandcriteriacontainedwithinthissectionaredeemedtobeminimum standards andshall applyto all new construction occurringwithinthetown. (c)Enforcement.Theprovisionsofthissectionshallbeadministeredandenforcedbythe buildingofficialortheirdesignee.If,atanytimeaftertheissuanceofacertificateofoccupancy orbuildingpermit,whicheverisapplicable,landscapingisfoundtobenonconformingtothe standardsandcriteriaofthissection,thebuildingofficialshallissuenoticetotheowner,citing \[thenonconformity,andtheowner,\]tenant,oragentshallhavethirty(30)daysfromthedateof saidnoticetorestorethelandscapingrequired.Ifthelandscapingisnotrestoredwithinthe allottedtime,suchpersonshall be deemedto beinviolation ofthisordinance. (d)Generalstandards.Thefollowingcriteriaandstandardsshallapplytolandscapematerials andinstallation: (1)Quality.Plantmaterialsusedinconformancewiththeprovisionsofthisordinance shallconformtothestandardoftheAmericanStandardforNurseryStock,orequal thereto.Grassseed,sodandothermaterialshallbecleanandreasonablyfreeof weeds and noxiouspestsandinsects. (2)Trees.Treesreferredtointhissectionshallcomplywithallapplicableregulations andrequirementsofarticleVIIIofthesubdivisionregulationsofthetown,as amended\[article10.02,division8oftheCodeofOrdinances\].Ifanyofthe requirementsofarticleVIIIregulatingtreesconflictwiththerequirementscontained hereinregulatingtrees,therequirementsofarticleVIIIofthesubdivisionregulations shall control. 14-154 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning (3)Shrubsandhedges.Shrubsshallbeaminimumoftwofeetinheightwhenmeasured immediatelyafterplanting.Hedges,whereinstalled,shallbeplantedandmaintained soastoformacontinuous,unbroken,solid,visualscreenwhichwillbethree(3)feet highwithin oneyearaftertime of planting. (4)Vines.Vinesshallbeaminimumoftwofeetimmediatelyafterplantingandmaybe usedinconjunctionwithfences,screensorwallstomeetscreeningrequirementsas specified. (5)Groundcover.Groundcoversusedinlieuofgrassinwholeandinpartshallbeof livematerialandshallbeplantedinsuchamannerastopresentafinished appearance andreasonablycompletecoveragewithinoneyearof planting. (6)Lawngrass.Grassareasmaybesodded,plugged,spriggedorseededexceptthat solidsodshallbeusedinswales,berms orotherareassubjecttoerosion. (7)Creditforexistingtrees.Anytreespreservedonasitemeetingthespecifications hereinshallbecreditedtowardmeetingthetreerequirementofanylandscaping provisionofthissection.Treesofexceptionalqualityduetosize,largecanopycover, trunkdiameter,rareness,ageorspeciesmay,atthediscretionoftheplanningand zoning commission, be credited astwotreesforthehereinminimumrequirements. (8)Railroadties.Theuseofrailroadtiesforuseaslandscapingmaterialshallbe prohibited. (e)Maintenance.Theowner,tenantandtheiragent,ifany,shallbejointlyandseverally responsibleforthemaintenanceofalllandscaping.Allrequiredlandscapingshallbemaintained inaneatandorderlymanneratalltimes.Thisshallincludemowing,edging,pruning,fertilizing, watering,weedingandothersuchactivitiescommontothemaintenanceoflandscaping. Landscapedareasshallbekeptfreeoftrash,litter,weedsandothersuchmaterialorplantsnota partofthelandscaping.Allplantmaterialsshallbemaintainedinahealthyandgrowing conditionasisappropriatefortheseasonoftheyear.Plantmaterialswhichdieshallbereplaced withsimilar plantmaterial. . (f)Sight distanceandvisibility (1)Rigidcompliancewiththeselandscapingrequirementsshallnotbesuchastocause visibilityobstructionsand/orblindcornersatintersections.Wheneveranaccessway intersectsapublicright-of-wayorwhenthesubjectpropertyabutstheintersectionof two ormore publicrights-of-way, a triangularvisibility areashall becreated. (2)Intheeventothervisibilityobstructionsareapparentintheproposedlandscapeplan, asdeterminedbythebuildingofficial,therequirementssetforthhereinmaybe reducedtothe extentrequiredtoremovethe conflict. (g)Requirementsforresidentialdistricts.Inadditiontotheabove-listedrequirements,allareas withinthetownwhicharezonedforresidentialuse,byeither“straightzoned”districtsorby planned developments,shall havethefollowingrequirements. (1)Eachresidentiallotshallhaveaminimumoftwelve(12)caliperinchesoftrees locatedinthefrontyardpriortoissuanceofacertificateofoccupancy.Thetwelve 14-155 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning (12)caliperinchesmaybedistributedamonganynumberoftreesdesiredbythe homeownerbutshallnotincludeanytreelessthanthree(3)caliperinches.Caliper inchesshallbemeasuredtwelve(12)inches abovefinalgrade adjacenttothetrunk of thetree. (2)Approvedlandscapeplanprerequisite.Nopermitshallbeissuedforbuildingor constructiononanyresidentiallotortractuntilalandscapeplanhasbeensubmitted and approved bythetownplanning and zoning administrator. (3)Landscapeplans. (A)Priortotheissuanceofabuilding,paving,gradingorconstructionpermitfor anyresidentialuse,alandscapeplanshallbesubmittedtothetownplanning andzoningadministrator.Theadministratorshallreviewsuchplansandshall approvesameiftheplansareinaccordancewiththecriteriaofthese regulations.Iftheplansarenotinaccord,theyshallbedisapprovedandshall beaccompaniedbyawrittenstatementsettingforththechangesnecessaryfor compliance.Thelandscapeplanmayberevisedbytheowneratanytimethe planvariessubstantiallyfromwhatwasoriginallyapproved.Suchrevision shouldbesubmittedtothetownplanningandzoningadministratorfor approval. (B)Plantingofthelandscapingmaybepostponedforoneyearfollowing completionofconstructionifthebuildingpartyrepresentsabuilderandisnot intendedtoresideatthatlocation.Insuchcases,thepermanentresident/owner mayreviseanylandscapeplanwhichhasbeenpreviouslysubmittedbya builderandapprovedbythetown,andmustcompletetheplantingofeitherthe previously approvedorrevisedlandscapingwithin atwelve(12)month period. (4)Contentofthelandscapeplan.Theowner/buildershallprovideadrawingillustrating theentirelandscapeplanfortheproperty.Thelandscapeplanshallcontain,at minimum,theinformationcontainedhereinbelow.Caliperinchesshallbemeasured twelveinches(12") abovefinalgradeadjacenttothetrunk ofthetree: (A)Itisnotnecessarythatthelandscapeplanbedrawntoscale;however,itisto bedrawnsuchthatthephysicalrelationshipofproperty,structures,and landscapingareeasilydiscernible.Allapplicablerequirementsrelativetotrees asspecifiedinarticleVIIIofthesubdivisionregulationsofthetown\[article 10.02,division8oftheCodeofOrdinances\],asamended,shallbemetbythe builder/owner. (B)AtreesurveymeetingtherequirementsofarticleVIIIofthesubdivision regulationsofthetown\[article10.02,division 8oftheCodeofOrdinances\],as amended,shallbeprovided.Suchsurveyshallshowthelocationofalltreesto be preserved,relocated,replantedand/orremoved. (C)Thelocationofallplantsandlandscapingmaterialtobeadded,includingbut notlimitedto,plants,paving,benches,screens,fountains,statuesorother landscapefeaturesshallbeshownonthelandscapeplan.Alltreesforwhicha removalorreplantingpermitisrequiredshallbeidentifiedasrequiredby 14-156 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning articleVIIIofthesubdivisionregulationsofthetown\[article10.02,division8 oftheCodeofOrdinances\], as amended. (D)Speciesofallplantmaterialtobeusedshallbeidentifiedonthelandscape plan;providedhowever,thatasrequiredbyarticleVIIIofthesubdivision regulationsofthetown\[article10.02,division8oftheCodeofOrdinances\], andallamendmentsthereto,treesshallbeofaspeciesrequiredbysucharticle VIII. (E)Sizeofallplantmaterialtobeusedshallbeidentifiedonthelandscapeplan. AsrequiredbyarticleVIIIofthesubdivisionregulationsofthetown\[article 10.02,division8oftheCodeofOrdinances\],andallamendmentsthereto,all treesshallmeetthesizingrequirementsspecifiedinsuch articleVIII. (F)Spacingofplantmaterialshallbeidentifiedonthelandscapeplan.Asrequired byarticleVIIIofthesubdivisionregulationsofthetown\[article10.02, division8oftheCodeofOrdinances\],andallamendmentsthereto,treesshall meetthespacingrequirementssetforthinsucharticleVIII. (G)Layoutanddescriptionofirrigation,sprinklerorwatersystems,including placement ofwatersources,shall beidentifiedonthelandscapeplan. (H)Inadditiontomeetingtherequirementsofthissection,theowner/buildershall complywithallapplicablerequirementsofarticleVIIIofthesubdivision regulationsofthetown\[article10.02,division 8oftheCodeofOrdinances\],as amended.WhereanyoftheprovisionsofthissectionconflictwitharticleVIII ofthesubdivisionregulationsofthetown,asamended,therequirementsof articleVIIIshallcontrol asapplicable. (h)Requirementsfornonresidentialdistrictsanduses.Thefollowingrequirementsshallbe additionalrequirementsforlandscapinglocatedinalldistrictsnotspecificallyzonedfor residentialuse, by either“straightzoned” districts or by planned unitdevelopments. (1)Permits. (A)Nopermitsshallbeissuedforbuilding,paving,grading,orconstructionuntila landscapeplanissubmittedandapprovedbytheplanningandzoning commission.Intheeventthattheproposeddevelopmentrequiredanapproved subdivisionplatorsiteplan,nosuchfinalapprovalshallbegrantedunlessa landscape planissubmitted and approved. (B)Inanycaseinwhichacertificate ofoccupancyissoughtat aseasonoftheyear inwhichtheplanningandzoningcommissiondeterminesthatitwouldbe impracticaltoplanttrees,shrubs,orgrass,ortolayturf,acertificateof occupancymaybeissuednotwithstandingthefactthatthelandscaping requiredbythelandscapeplanhasnotbeencompleted.Provided,however, thattherequiredlandscapingshallbeinstalledwithintwelve(12)monthsof theissuance ofthecertificateof occupancy. (2)Landscapeplans.Priortotheissuanceofabuilding,paving,grading,orconstruction permit,alandscapeplanshallbesubmittedtothetownplanningandzoning 14-157 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning commission.Thecommissionshallreviewsuchplansandshallapprovesameifthe plansareinaccordancewiththecriteriaoftheseregulations.Iftheplansarenotin accord,theyshallbedisapprovedandshallbeaccompaniedbyawrittenstatement settingforththe changes necessaryforcompliance. (3)Contentoflandscapeplans.Landscapingplansshallbepreparedbyalandscape architect,landscapecontractor,orlandscapedesignerknowledgeableinplants, materials,andlandscapedesign.Landscapeplansshallcontainthefollowing information: (A)Minimumscaleof oneinch equalsfiftyfeet(50'); (B)Locationofalltreestobepreserved; (C)Locationofallplantsandlandscapingmaterialtobeused,includingplants, paving, benches,screens,fountains,statues,orotherlandscapefeatures; (D)Speciesofallplantmaterialto beused; (E)Size ofallplantmaterialtobe used; (F)Spacing ofplantmaterialwhereappropriate; (G)Layoutanddescriptionofirrigation,sprinkler,orwatersystems,including placement ofwatersources; (H)Descriptionofmaintenance provisionsforthelandscape plan; (I)Person(s)responsibleforthe preparationofthelandscape plan. (J)Ifatreeremovalpermitand/oratreereplantingpermitisrequiredbyarticle VIIIofthesubdivisionregulationsofthetown\[article10.02,division8ofthe CodeofOrdinances\],asamended,theowner/buildershallcomplywiththe requirements ofarticleVIII priortotheissuanceof atreeremoval permit. (K)AtreesurveyshallbeprovidedasrequiredbyarticleVIIIofthesubdivision regulationsofthetown\[article10.02,division 8oftheCodeofOrdinances\],as amended. (L)Inadditiontomeetingtherequirementsofthissection,theowner/buildershall complywithallapplicablerequirementsofarticleVIIIofthesubdivision regulationsofthetown\[article10.02,division 8oftheCodeofOrdinances\],as amended.WhereanyoftheprovisionsofthissectionconflictwitharticleVIII ofthesubdivisionregulationsofthetown,asamended,therequirementsof articleVIIIshallcontrol. (4)Minimumrequirementsforoff-streetparkingandvehicularuseareas.Parkinglots, vehicularuseareasandparkedvehiclesaretobeeffectivelyscreened,fromthe publicviewandadjacentproperty.Boththeinteriorandperimeterofsuchareasshall belandscapedinaccordancewiththefollowingcriteria.Areasusedforparkingor 14-158 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning vehicularstoragewhichareunder,onorwithinbuildingsareexemptfromthese standards. (A)Interiorlandscaping.Aminimumoften(10)percentofthegrossparkingareas shallbedevotedtolivinglandscapingwhichincludesgrass,groundcover, plants,shrubsandtrees.Grossparkingareaistobemeasuredfromtheedgeof theparkingand/ordrivewaypavingandsidewalks.Thefollowingadditional criteriashallapplytotheinterior ofparkinglots: (i)Interiorlandscapeareasshallbeprotectedfromvehicularencroachment of overhangthrough appropriatewheelstopsor curbs. (ii)Thereshallbeaminimumofone(1)treeplantedforeachfourhundred (400)squarefeetorfractionthereof ofrequiredinteriorlandscapearea. (iii)Interiorareasofparkinglotsshallcontainplanterislandslocatedsoasto bestrelievetheexpanseofpaving.Planterislandsmustbelocatedno furtherapartthaneverytwelve(12)parkingspacesandattheterminusof allrowsofparking.Suchislandsshallcontainatleastone(1)tree.The remaindershallbelandscapedwithshrubs,lawn,groundcoverandother appropriatematerialnottoexceedthreefeet(3')inheight.Interior planterislandsshallhaveaminimumsizeoftenfeet(10')bytwentyfeet (20'). (iv)Theplanningandzoningcommissionmayapproveplanterislands requiredbythissectiontobelocatedfurtherapartthantwelve(12) parkingspacesinordertopreserveexistingtreesininteriorparking areas.Off-streetparkinganddriveareaslocatedwithinthedriplineofa treeshallbepavedwithpermeablematerialapprovedbythecommission whenthedriplineofanexistingtreeislargerthanplanterislands required bythissection. (B)Perimeterlandscaping.Allparkinglotsandvehicularuseareasshallbe screenedfromallabuttingpropertiesand/orpublicrights-of-waywithawall, fence,hedge,bermorotherdurablelandscapebarrier.Anylivingbarriershall beestablishedinatwofeet(2')minimumwidthplantingstrip.Plantsand materialsusedinlivingbarriersshallbeatleastthirtyinches(30")highatthe timeofplantingandshallbeofatypeandspeciesthatwillattainaminimum heightofthreefeet(3')oneyearafterplanting.Anylandscapebarriernot containingliveplantsortreesshallbeaminimumofthreefeet(3')highattime ofinstallation.Perimeterlandscapingshallbedesignedtoscreenoff-street parkinglotsandothervehicularuseareasfrompublicrights-of-wayand adjacent properties. (i)Wheneveranoff-street parkingorvehicularuseareaabuts apublicright- of-way,aperimeterlandscapeareaofatleastfifteenfeet(15')indepth shallbemaintainedbetweentheabuttingright-of-wayandtheoff-street parkingorvehicularusearea.Anappropriatelandscapescreenorbarrier shallbeinstalledinthisareaandtheremainingareashallbelandscaped withatleastgrassorothergroundcover.Necessaryaccesswaysfromthe publicright-of-wayshallbepermittedthroughallsuchlandscaping.The 14-159 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning maximumwidthforaccesswaysshallbe:fiftyfeet(50')for nonresidentialtwo-waymovements;thirtyfeet(30')forresidentialtwo- waymovements;twentyfeet(20')fornonresidentialone-way movements; andfifteenfeet(15')forresidential one-waymovements. (ii)Wheneveranoff-streetparkingorvehicularuseareaabutsanadjacent propertylineaperimeterlandscapeareaofatleasttenfeet(10')inwidth shallbemaintainedbetweentheedgeoftheparkingareaandthe adjacentpropertyline.Landscapingwillbedesignedtovisuallyscreen theparkingarea. Wheneversuchpropertyiszonedor usedforresidential purposes,thelandscape buffershallincludeawall,fence,hedge,orberm notgreaterthaneightfeet(8')inheightnorlessthanfourfeet(4')in height. (iii)Perimeterlandscapeareasshallcontainatleastonetreeforeachthirty (30)linealfeetorfractionthereofofperimeterareaandshallbethree feet(3') highwithinoneyearaftertime ofplanting. (5)Landscapingrequirementsfornon-vehicularopenspace.Inadditiontothe landscapingofoff-streetparkingandvehicularuseareas,allremainingopenspaces onanydevelopedlotorparcelshallconformtothefollowingminimum requirements: (A)Grass,ground cover,shrubsandotherlandscapematerialshallbeusedto cover allopengroundwithintwentyfeet(20')ofanybuildingorpavingorotheruse suchasstorage. (B)Allstructuresshallbetreatedwithlandscapingsoastoenhancetheappearance ofthestructureandtoscreen any detractive orunsightly appearance. (C)Landscapingshallbeprovidedoneachdevelopedlotinaccordancewiththe followingstandards: (i)Inallresidentialzoningdistricts,aminimumoffifteenpercent(15%)of thelandscapingshallbelocatedintherequiredfrontyard. (ii)Inallnonresidentialzoningdistricts,aminimumoffifteenpercent (15%)ofthetotalsiteareashallbedevotedtofeaturelandscapingwith notlessthanfifty(50%)percentofthelandscapingbeinglocatedinthe requiredfrontyard. (D)Treesshallbeplantedinnon-vehicularopenspacetomeetthefollowing requirements.Existingtreesthatarepreservedonadevelopedsitemaybe creditedtothefollowingrequirements: Percentage ofSiteinTreeRatio per Non-VehicularOpen SpacesNon-VehicularOpen Space Lessthan306trees/2,500sq.ft. 30- 49 7trees/3,000sq.ft. Over 50 9trees/4,000sq.ft. 14-160 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning (i)Applicability-Relieffromlandscapingrequirements.Relieffromlandscaping requirementsmaybeconsideredinsituationswheretheindividualcharacteristicsofor circumstancesassociatedwith aparticularlocationlimittheapplicant’sabilityto complywiththe landscapingrequirementsofthisordinance,suchasthepresenceofexistingfacilitiesandunusual topography.Anapplicantseekingsuchreliefshallsubmitanapplicationspecificallyidentifying thejustificationfortherequestedreliefandcomplywiththefollowing procedure: (1)Anapplicantshallsubmitanalternatelandscapeplantotheplanningandzoning administrator.Inadditiontocomplyingwithallrequirementsofsection14.02.352of thisarticleregardingthecontentsoflandscapeplans,suchalternateplanshall identifythespecificprovisionsofsection14.02.352fromwhichreliefissoughtand shallincludeadetailedwrittenjustificationfortherequestedrelief,specifically identifyingreasonswhyheorsheisunabletocomplywithexistinglandscape requirements. (2)Suchlandscapeplanshallillustrateindetailtheapplicant’sproposedalternateplanto landscape,includingbutnotlimitedtoidentifyingtheamount,typeandplacementof plantmaterials,theproposedplanforirrigation,andaphasingschedulefor completingthe planwhen applicable. (3)Thelandscapeplanmaybesubmittedeitherwithasiteplanormaybesubmitted separately. (4)Uponreceiptofacompletedapplication,theP&Zadministratorshallforwardsuch applicationtotheplanningandzoningcommissionforreviewandrecommendation tothetown council. (Ordinance2000-06,sec.XLVII,adopted3/21/00;Ordinance2001-29,sec.IV,adopted 12/17/01;Ordinance 2003-25,sec.III, adopted 12/17/03; 2006Code,ch. 13,sec.7.03) Sec. 14.02.353Off-streetparking regulations Inallzoningdistrictsthereshallbeprovided,inconnectionwithappropriateallowableuses,off- street parkingspaceinaccordancewiththefollowingrequirements: (1)Minimumoff-streetparkingrequirements.Theminimumnumberofoff-street parkingspaceshereinrequiredshallbecomputedandprovidedinaccordancewith thefollowingspecifications: (A)Thenumberofspacesrequiredshallserveresidents,customers,patrons, visitorsand employees. (B)Eachparkingspaceshallhaveadequatedrivesandroomforingressandegress toeachparkingspacewith aminimumsizeofeightfeet(8')bytwenty-twofeet (22')foreachparallelparkingspaceandninefeet(9')byeighteenfeet(18')for eachangularhead-inparkingspace,andshallbedesignedinaccordancewith minimumtownstandards. (C)Allmaneuveringforoff-streetparkingshallbeaccomplishedonprivate property. 14-161 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning (D)Parkingfacilitiesthatarewithinsixtyfeet(60')ofaresidentiallyzoneddistrict shallbeseparatedfromsaiddistrictbyadecorativemasonrywallatleasteight feet(8')highoracombinationofberm,fence,orwallatleasteightfeet(8')in height. (E)Boats,recreationalvehicles,andtrailersarenotpermittedtobeparkedinany zoning district unlessthevehiclesaretotally enclosedby a buildingstructure. (2)Unclassifieduse.Wheretheproposedlandusecannotbeclassifiedwithintheuses hereinspecified,thetowncouncilshalldeterminethespecifiedusemostclearly relatedtotheproposeduseandtheminimumrequirementsforthespecifieduseso determinedshall applytothe proposeduse. (3)Numberofparkingspacesrequired.Theminimumnumberofoff-streetparking spacesrequiredshallbeasfollows: No.of UseParkingRequiredforEach Spaces (A)Residential uses Single-family dwellings;attached,2Dwelling unit detached,townhouse,duplex,HUD- codemanufactured home, industrialized housing Apartment,condominiums,triplex,2 – 2-1/2Dwelling unit four-plex (B)Institutional uses Church1 4 seatsinmainsanctuary,orfor each 28squarefeetinthemainsanctuary, or foreach200sq.ft. ofbldg.area, whicheverisgreatest Public, community, healthwelfare1 200 sq.ft.ofgrossfloor area center Institution;religious,charitableor1 200 sq.ft.ofgrossfloor area philanthropicorganization Place ofpublicassembly1 3 seats Day camp,kindergarten,or day1 5 pupils nursery Governmental office buildings,1 200 sq.ft.ofgrossfloor area libraries,museums School, elementary1 20 students(design capacity) School,junior high1 15 students(design capacity) School,senior high1 3 students(design capacity) School, private1 10 students Lodge orfraternalorganizational1 200 sq.ft.ofgrossfloor area building Eating or drinking establishment, no 5 Plus 1for each 3 seats(design servicetoautocapacity) 14-162 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning No.of UseRequiredforEach Parking Spaces (C)Office, professionalor financial uses Bank orsavings andloanoffice1 300 sq.ft.ofgrossfloor area Medical ordental clinics5 Plus 1spaceforeach150sq.ft.of grossfloorarea Office,general5 Plus 1spaceforeach300sq.ft.gross floorarea Dance,drama ormusicstudio1 2 students(design capacity) (D)Professionalservicesand retail uses: Personalserviceestablishment5 Plus 1spaceforeach200sq.ft.of grossfloorarea Retailestablishmentsinbuildings5 Plus 1spaceforeach200sq.ft.of grossfloorarea Beauty/barbershop1 50 sq.ft.ofgrossfloorarea Outsideretailshop1 600 sq.ft.ofgrossfloor area Coin-operated orself-servelaundry1 2 washingmachines or dry cleaning Drive-through eating establishment1 75 sq.ft.grossfloor area Cafe,restaurant, cafeteria1 125 sq.ft.grossfloorarea (E)Recreation,social and entertainment uses Indoor commercial amusements1 Per 100sq.ft.of enclosedfloorarea Theater1 4 seats Batting cage, drivingrange1Cage ortee Golfcourse30 Plus 3spaces (4)Exceptions.Groupsofusesrequiringvehicleparkingspacemayjoininestablishing groupparkingareaswithcapacityaggregatingthatrequiredforeachparticularuse. Whereitcanbeestablishedbeforethebuildingofficialthatparkingfortwo(2) specificusesoccursatalternatingperiods,theparkingspacerequirementsoftheuse requiringthegreaternumberofspacesmaybeappliedtobothusesinacombined parking area. Example:Church and professionaloffice building. (Ordinance98-29,sec.XLVIII,adopted12/1/98;Ordinance2000-06,sec.XLVIII,adopted 3/21/00;2006Code, ch. 13,sec. 7.04) 14-163 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning Sec. 14.02.354Off-streetloadingregulations Inallzoningdistrictsthereshallbeprovided,inconnectionwithappropriateallowableuses,off- streetloadingfacilitiesinaccordancewiththefollowingrequirements: (1)Minimumoff-streetloadingrequirements.Theminimumnumberofoff-street loadingspaceshereinrequiredshallbecomputedandprovidedinaccordancewith thefollowingclassifications: (A)Anydepartmentstore,retailestablishment,storagewarehouse,orwholesale establishment,whichhasan aggregategrossfloorarea oftenthousand(10,000) squarefeetormore,arranged,intendedordesignedforsuchuseshallbe providedwithoff-streettruckloadingzonesordocksatleasttwelvefeet(12') wide,fourteenfeet(14')highandthirty-fivefeet(35')longinaccordancewith thefollowingtable: SquareFeetofRequired AggregateGrossFloorAreaNumberof Spaces 0to 40,0001 40,001to 100,0002 100,001to 160,0003 160,001to 240,0004 240,001to 320,0005 320,001to 400,0006 400,001to 490,0007 For each 90,000 over 490,0001 additional (B)Anyrestaurantarranged,intendedordesignedforsuchuseshallbeprovided withoff-streettruckloadingzonesordocksatleasttwelvefeet(12')wide, fourteenfeet(14')heightandthirty-fivefeet(35')longinaccordancewiththe followingtable: SquareFeetofRequired AggregateGrossFloorAreaNumberofBerths 150,000orless1 150,001to 400,0002 400,001to 660,0003 660,001to 970,0004 970,001to 1,300,0005 1,300,001to 1,630,0006 1,630,001to 1,960,0007 1,960,001to 2,300,0008 For\[each\] 350,000 over 2,300,0001 additional (Ordinance98-29,sec.XLIX,adopted12/1/98;Ordinance2000-06,sec.XLIX,adopted3/21/00; 2006Code,ch. 13,sec. 7.05) 14-164 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning Sec. 14.02.355Parking andloadingareadevelopmentstandardsfor nonresidentialuses (a)Locationofparkingfacilities.Theoff-streetparkingfacilitiesrequiredfortheuses mentionedinthis ordinance and othersimilar usesshall be on thesamelot or parcel ofland asthe structurethey areintendedtoserve. (b)Siteapproval.Alloff-streetparkingandloadingstructuresshallbesubjecttotowndesign standards. (c)Entrancesand/orexits.Entrancesand/orexitsonapublicstreetshallnotbelocatedless thanonehundredfiftyfeet(150')fromthenearestpointofintersectionoftwo(2)streetright-of- waylinesunlessthetractisnotofsufficientsizetoaccommodatethisrestriction.Inthatinstance, thedrivewayshallbelocatedasfaraspossiblefromtheintersection.Thewidthofopeningon entrancesand/orexitsshallnotbelessthantwelvefeet(12')normorethanfortyfeet(40') dependingontheamountoflotfrontagewheresuchopeningistobelocated.Onlyonedriveway approachshallbepermittedonanyparcelofpropertywithafrontageonapublicstreetwithalot widthof onehundredfiftyfeet(150') orless.Additional openingsfor parcelsof property having a frontageofonehundredfiftyfeet(150')orless,maybepermittedafterproofofnecessityand conveniencehasbeenestablishedbyevidencesubmittedtothetownengineer.Betweenanytwo (2)adjacententrancesand/orexitsservingthesameparkingfacility,thereshallbenolessthan twentyfeet(20'). (d)Relationtoresidentialdistricts.Noloadingspaceshallbelocatedcloserthanfiftyfeet(50') toanylotinanyresidentialdistrict,unlesswhollywithinacompletelyenclosedbuildingor unless enclosedonallsides by a decorativemasonrywallnotlessthaneightfeet(8')in height. (e)Lightingfacilities.Lightingfacilities,ifprovided,shallbesoarrangedastobereflected awayfromresidentiallyzonedorusedproperty.Theyshallprovideilluminationwithinthe parkingfacilitynottoexceedonefootcandleatgroundlevel,andshalldistributenotmorethan two-tenths(0.2)ofonefootcandleoflight uponany adjacentresidentiallyzoneddistrict. (f)Use.Theparkingareashallbeusedforpassengervehiclesonly,andinnocaseshallbe usedforsales,repairwork,storage,dismantlingorservicingofanyvehicles,equipment, materialsorsupplies. (g)Locationofoff-streetloadingfacilities.Theoff-streetloadingfacilitiesrequiredforthe usesmentionedinthisordinanceandothersimilaruses,shallbeonthesamelotorparcelofland asthestructurethey areintendedtoserve. (h)Vehiclestoppingdevice.Allparking,loadingspaces,andvehiclesalesareasonprivate propertyshallhaveavehiclestoppingdeviceinstalledsoastopreventparkingofmotorvehicles inanyrequiredlandscapedareas,\[and\]topreventanyparkedvehiclefromoverhangingapublic right-of-waylineorpublicsidewalk.Anover-widesidewalkonprivatepropertymaybe permittedsoastoallowencroachmentofvehicleoverhangwhilemaintaininganunobstructed three-footminimumsidewalkwidth.Thisrequirementshallapplyonlywherespacesareadjacent tothewalks,right-of-way,andlandscaping.Parkingshallnotbepermittedtooverhangpublic right-of-wayin any case. 14-165 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning (i)Drivinglanewidths.Drivinglanewidthsinallprivateparkinglotsshallconformtothe followingstandards: 0 degrees- 34 degrees18feetminimum 35 degrees- 90 degrees24feetminimum Allcenterlineturningradii30feetminimum (j)Frontyardparkinginnonresidentialdistricts.Innonresidentialdistricts,surfaceparking mayextendtothefrontpropertyline,exceptforrequiredscreeningandlandscapingassetforth inthevarioussections ofthisordinance. (k)Fractionalspaces.Indeterminingtherequirednumberofparkingspaces,fractionalspaces shall becountedtothenextwholespace. (l)Parkingstructures.Floorareaofstructuresdevotedto off-streetparkingofvehiclesshallbe excludedin computingthefloorareafor off-street parkingrequirements. (m)Useofprivatedrives.Kindergartens,dayschools,andsimilarchildtrainingandcare establishmentsshallprovideloadingandunloadingspaceonaprivatedriveandoff-streetto accommodateonemotorvehicleforeachten(10)studentsorchildrencaredforbythe establishment. (Ordinance98-29,sec.L,adopted12/1/98;Ordinance2000-06,sec.L,adopted3/21/00;2006 Code, ch. 13,sec. 7.06) Secs. 14.02.356–14.02.400Reserved Division 8. Administration and Enforcement Sec. 14.02.401Administration andenforcement (a)Authorization.Thetownplanningandzoningadministratorshallbeauthorizedtocarryout thedutiesoftheofficeofplanningandzoningadministratorunderthisordinanceandexpend fundsasshall be approvedfromtimetotime bythetown council. (b)Dutiesoftheplanningandzoningadministrator.Infurtheranceofthisauthorityandin additiontothedutiesdesignatedtohimunderthisordinanceandotherordinancesofthetown, theplanning and zoning administrator or his duly designated andauthorizedrepresentativeshall: (1)Receiveapplicationsforbuildingpermitsfortheconstruction,erection,alteration, enlargement,andremovalofbuildings,structuresandsigns;receiveapplicationsfor permitsfortheuseofanypremisesforaparkinglot,opensaleslot,orotherpurposes whereabuildingpermitisnotrequired;notifyapplicantsofalltownordinances pertainingtosaidapplications;issuepermitsappliedforassoonaspracticablewhere the plansarefoundto complywiththe provisions ofthis ordinance and all othertown lawsandordinancesapplicablethereto;makeandmaintainrecordsthereon;andin connectionwithsuch dutiesinterpretthe provisions ofthisordinance. (2)Receiveapplicationsforcertificatesofoccupancyandcomplianceforbuildings, structuresandsignsforwhichbuildingpermitshavebeenissued,andwhichhave beenconstructed,erected,altered,enlargedormovedinaccordancewithsuch 14-166 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning permitsandarereadyforuseandoccupancy;receiveapplicationsforcertificatesof useandoccupancyforanypremisesdevelopedorimprovedasaparkinglot,open saleslotorotherpurposeswhereabuildingpermitisnotrequired;notifyapplicants oftownordinancespertainingtosaidapplications;issuecertificatesofoccupancy andcomplianceappliedforassoonaspossibleafterverificationofeachwritten application;andinconnectionwithsuchdutiesinterprettheprovisionsofthis ordinance. (3)Receiveapplicationsforconditionalusepermitspursuanttosection14.02.301ofthis article. (4)Receivepetitionsforamendmentstothetextofthezoningordinanceandforthe rezoning ofpropertythatissubjecttothis ordinance. (5)Providesuchclericalandtechnicalassistancetothetowncouncil,planningand zoningcommission,andzoningboardofadjustmentastheymayrequireinthe performanceoftheir dutiesunderthisordinance. (6)Conductinspectionsofbuildings,structures,andusesofanypremisestodetermine compliancewiththetermsofthisordinanceandissue certificatesofinspectionwhere compliancewiththe ordinance has beenverified. (7)Conductinspectionsofbuildings,structures,signsandusesofanypremisesto determinecompliancewiththetermsofanyapplication,permitorcertificatesissued by his office. (8)Maintainpermanentandcurrentrecordsofofficialactionsonallbuildingpermits, certificatesofinspection,conditionaluses,variances,vestedrightsdeterminations, appealsandapplicationsthereforandallfunctionsoftheofficeofplanningand zoning administratorrelatedtotheadministration ofthisordinance. (9)Prepareandhaveavailableinbook,pamphletormapform,onorbeforeMarch1of eachyear: (A)Thecompiledtextofthezoningordinanceandamendmentsthereto,including allamendments adoptedthroughthe precedingDecember 31; and (B)Azoningmapormaps,showingthezoningdistricts,divisionsand classificationsin effect onthe precedingDecember 31. (10)Maintainfordistributiontothepublicasupplyofcopiesofthezoningmapormaps, thecompiledtextofthezoningordinance,andtherulesofthezoningboardof adjustmentandtheplanningandzoningcommission.Areasonablefeeforeachcopy shall bechargedtodefraythe costof printing. (c)Inspection and rightofentry.Theplanningandzoningadministrator,or hisdulyauthorized representatives,including,butnotlimitedto,thetownbuildingofficial,areherebyauthorizedto makeinspectionsofallbuildings,structuresandpremiseslocatedwithinthetowntodetermine theircompliancewiththeprovisionsofthisordinance.Forthepurposeofmakingsuch inspection,theplanningandzoningadministrator,andhisauthorizedrepresentatives,arehereby authorizedtoexamineandsurveyallbuildings,structuresandpremiseswithinthetown.Such 14-167 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning inspectionsshallbemadebetweenthehoursofeighto’clock(8:00)a.m.andeighto’clock(8:00) p.m. on any days except Sunday,subjecttothefollowingstandardsand conditions: (1)Suchinspectionsmaytakeplaceifacomplaintrespectingsaidpremiseshasbeen receivedbytheplanningandzoningadministratorandsuchcomplaint,inhis opinion,providesreasonablegroundsforbeliefthataviolationexists,orsuch inspectionisundertakenaspartofaregularinspectionprogramwherebycertain areas ofthetownare beinginspectedintheir entirety. (2)Suchinspectionshallbemadebytheplanningandzoningadministratororbyany duly authorizedrepresentative upon hisdirection. (3)Anypersonmakingsuchinspectionshallfurnishtotheowneroroccupantofthe structuresoughtto beinspectedsufficientidentification and informationto enablethe owneroroccupanttodeterminethatheisarepresentativeofthetownandto determinethepurposeofsaidinspection.Theplanningandzoningadministrator,or hisdulyauthorizedrepresentative,mayapplytoanycourtofcompetentjurisdiction forasearchwarrantorotherlegalprocessforthepurposeofsecuringentrytoany premisesiftheownershallrefusetogrant entry. (d)Notice ofviolation. (1)Whenevertheplanningandzoningadministrator,oroneofhisauthorized representatives,determinesthattherearereasonablegroundstobelievethata violationofanyprovisionofthisordinanceexistsonanyparceloflandwithinthe town,heshallgivenoticeofsuchallegedviolationtotheowneroragentoroccupant ofsaidparcelas hereinafter provided.Such noticeshall: (A)Beinwriting andincludeastatement of any allegedviolations. (B)Allowareasonabletimeforthecorrectionofanyviolationortheperformance of any otherrequired act. (C)Beserved uponthe owneror his agent ortheoccupant, asthecasemayrequire; providedthatsuchnoticeshallbedeemedtobeproperlyserveduponsuch owneroragent,oruponsuchoccupant,ifacopythereof(i)isserveduponhim personally,or(ii)issentbycertifiedmailtohislastknownaddress;or(iii)is postedinaconspicuousplaceinoraboutthebuilding,structureorpremises affected bytheaction. (2)Whenaninspectionofabuilding,structureorpremisesindicatesthatnoviolationsof this ordinance exist, and that no violationsof any other ordinance administeredbythe planningandzoningadministratorexist,heshallcausetobeissuedtotheownerof saidproperty a certificateofinspectionattestingtothefact. (Ordinance98-29,sec.LI,adopted12/1/98;Ordinance2000-06,sec.LI,adopted3/21/00;2006 Code, ch. 13,sec. 8.01) 14-168 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning Sec. 14.02.402Certificatesof occupancyand compliance (a)Issuanceofcertificateofoccupancy.Noexistingbuildingandnobuildinghereaftererected orstructurallyalteredshallbeoccupied,used,changedinuseorchangedinoccupancy,untila certificateofoccupancyandcomplianceshallhavebeenissuedbytheplanningandzoning administratorstatingthatthebuildingandproposeduseofthebuildingorlandcomplieswithall ofthehealthlaws,buildingcodeordinances,ordinancesrelatingtoelectricalandplumbing installations,\[and\]withtheprovisionsofthisordinanceandallotherapplicabletownordinances. Certificatesofoccupancyandcomplianceshallbeapplied(for)tocoincidewiththeapplication afterthe erectionorstructuralalteration ofsuch buildingshall have been completedin conformity withtheprovisionsofthisordinanceandthelawsandordinancesabovementioned.Arecordof allcertificatesshallbekeptonfileintheofficeoftheplanningandzoningadministratorand copiesshallbefurnishedonrequesttopersonshavingaproprietaryortenancyinterestinthe building orlandaffected. (b)Preexistingstructures.Theuseofabuildingalreadyerectedatthetimeofpassageofthis ordinanceshallnotbechangedfromoneclassofusetoanotherorchangedbyachangeinthe partyorpartiesoccupyingthebuilding,unlessanduntilacertificateofoccupancyand compliance underthe provisions ofthis ordinanceshall have been obtainedfromthe planning and zoning administrator. (c)Connectionofutilities.Itshallbeunlawfulforanypublicutility,includingthetown,orany personwithintheiremploymenttoconnectanywater,gasorelectricalservicetoanybuildingor propertyunlessacertificateofoccupancyandcompliancehasbeenissuedbytheplanningand zoning administrator ofthetown. (Ordinance98-29,sec.LII,adopted12/1/98;Ordinance2000-06,sec.LII,adopted3/21/00;2006 Code, ch. 13,sec. 8.02) Sec. 14.02.403Amendments (a)Applicationforzoning changes. (1)Anyperson,firmorcorporationrequestingchangeinzoningofanypropertyfrom onedistrictclassificationtoanotherdistrictclassificationunderthisordinanceshall makeanapplicationinwritingtothetownplanningandzoningcommission requestingchangeinzoning,whichapplicationshallcontainthefollowing information: (A)Legaldescriptionofthelandonwhichazoningchangeisrequested,together withthelocalstreet address. (B)Name and addressoftheowner ofthe property. (C)Nameandaddressofthepersonmakingtheapplication,ifmadebyanyone otherthantheowner,togetherwithastatementthatthepersonmakingthe applicationis authorizedtoactforthe ownerinmakingtheapplication. (D)Districtuseunderwhichthepropertyisregulatedatthetimeofmaking application andthe districtuserequested bytheapplicant. 14-169 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning (E)Anyotherinformationconcerningthepropertyasmaybereasonablyrequested bythe planning and zoning commission. (2)Uponthefilingofanapplicationforachangeinzoningwiththeplanningandzoning commission,theapplicantshallpaytothetownafeeasdefinedintheadopted scheduleoffeesofthetown,nopartofwhichshallbereturnable,regardlessofthe actiontaken ontherequest. (3)Awaitingperiodofoneyearisherebyestablishedbetweenthedateanapplication foramendmenttothezoningordinanceorarequestedchangeinzoningisdeniedby thetowncouncilandanewapplicationforsuchachangeoramendmentisaccepted. Theone-yearwaitingperiodshallbeapplicabletoallrequestedamendmentsand changesforthesamezoningdistrict,ordistrictsand/orprincipaluse(s),onallorany portionofthepropertypreviouslyconsideredforamendmentorchangeinzoning; provided,however,saidone-yearwaitingperiodshallbenotapplicabletoany proposedamendmentorchangeinstitutedbythetowncouncilorplanningand zoningcommission,oranyproposedamendmentorchangedeniedwithoutprejudice bythetowncouncil. (4)Thetownshallhaveatleastonesignerectedonanypropertyuponwhichazoning changerequestedhasbeenfiled.Suchsignorsignsshall,ifpossible,belocated adjacenttoapublicthoroughfareinavisiblelocation.Suchsignshallberemoved immediatelyafterfinalactionbythetowncouncilorwhentheapplicantwithdraws therequest,whichevercomesfirst.Thesignshallcontainanoticeoftherezoning, andtheagencyandtelephonenumberfromwhichinformationrelativetothe rezoningrequestmaybeobtained.Accompanyingeverypetitionforamendmentof thisordinanceshallbearequiredstatementsignedbytheapplicantauthorizingthe placement ofsuch orsigns bythetown.Theerectionor continuedmaintenance ofthe signorsignsshallnotbedeemedaconditionprecedenttothegrantingofanyzoning change ortheholding of any publichearing. (b)Changes and amendments. (1)Anyperson,corporationorgroupofpersonshavingaproprietaryinterestinany property,uponproofofsuchinterest,maypetitionthetowncouncilforachangeor amendmenttotheprovisionsofthezoningordinanceorthezoningmap,orthetown planningandzoningcommissionmay,onitsownmotion,instituteproposalsfor changeandamendmenttotheordinanceorthemapinthepublicinterest.All petitionsfortheamendmentofthisordinanceshallbearthesignatureoftheowners ofallpropertywithinthe area ofrequest. (2)Thetowncouncilmayfromtimetotimeamend,supplement,orchangebyordinance theboundariesofthedistrictorregulationsherein.Beforetakingactiononany proposedamendment,supplement,orchange,thetowncouncilshallsubmitthesame tothetown planning and zoning commissionforitsrecommendation andreport. (3)Ifsuchproposedamendment,supplementorchangehasbeendeniedbythetown planningandzoningcommission,orifaprotestagainstsuchproposedamendment, supplementorchangehasbeenfiledwiththetownsecretary,dulysignedand acknowledgedbytheownersoftwentypercent(20%)ormore,eitheroftheareaof thelotsincludedinsuchproposedchangeorthoseimmediatelyadjacenttoand 14-170 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning extendingtwohundredfeet(200')therefrom,suchamendmentshallnotbecome effective exceptby a three-fourths(3/4)voteofthemembers ofthetown council. (Ordinance98-29,sec.LIII,adopted12/1/98;Ordinance2000-06,sec.LIII,adopted3/21/00; 2006Code,ch. 13,sec. 8.03) Sec. 14.02.404Planning and zoningcommission (a)Composition.Theplanningandzoningcommissionshallbecomposedofseven(7) membersto beappointedbythetowncouncil. (b)Termsofoffice.Membersofthecommissionshallbeappointedbythetowncouncilfora two-yeartermbutserveatthepleasureofsubjecttoreappointmentbythetowncouncil.The planningandzoningcommissionersshallserveoffsettingterms.Threecommissionersshallbe appointedtoserveone(1)yeartermsforthefirstyearoftheplanningandzoningcommission; andfourcommissionersshallbeappointedtoservetwo(2)yeartermsforthefirstyearofthe planningandzoningcommission.Allsuccessivetermsshallbeservedonthebasisoftwo(2) yeartermsforallcommissioners.Intheeventthatavacancyoccursontheplanningandzoning commission,thetowncouncilwillappointanewmembertocompletetheunexpiredterm.A memberofthecommissionceasingtoresideinthetown,orelectedtopublicofficeduringhisor herterm of officeshallimmediatelyforfeit his orheroffice. (c)Quorum.Anyfour(4)membersshallconstituteaquorumforthetransactionofbusiness. Theaffirmativevoteofamajorityofthoseattendinganymeetingatwhichthereisaquorum presentshallbenecessarytopassanymotion,recommendationorresolutionoftheplanningand zoning commission. (d)Generalduties.Theplanningandzoningcommissionshall,fromtimetotime,eitheratits discretionorasrequestedbythetowncouncil,submititsreports,plansandrecommendationsfor theorderlygrowth,developmentandwelfareofthetowninaccordancewithchapter283,Actsof theRegularSessionoftheLegislature,1927,beingarticles\[sections\]211.001to211.013ofthe TexasLocalGovernmentCode.Suchcommissionshallalsoperformotherdutiesasmaybe prescribed by ordinanceorstatelaw,or asfollows: (1)Torecommendtheboundariesofthevariousdistrictsandappropriateregulationsto beenforcedthereinunderthisordinance,theordinancesofthetown,orthelawsof theState ofTexas;and (2)Torecommendapprovalordenialofzoningchangesandregulationsunderthis ordinance,the ordinancesofthetownorthelawsofthe StateofTexas; and (3)Tohear,recommend,ordetermineanymatterrelatingtozoning,planningor subdivisioncontrolasmaybespecifiedorrequiredunderthisordinance,the ordinancesofthetown, orthelaws oftheStateofTexas; and (4)Toexercisesuchdutiesandpowersasmaybenoworhereafterconferredbythis ordinance,the ordinancesofthetown,orapplicablelaws oftheState ofTexas;and 14-171 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning (5)Torecommendtothetowncouncilamendmentstothetown’szoningordinances whichit deems necessaryto clarifytheclassificationof any use, neworotherwise not listedoridentifiedwithinthisordinance,forthepurposeofestablishingthe appropriatezoning districtintowhichsuchuseshouldbe placed; and (6)Tointerprettheintentoftheofficialzoningmapwhereuncertaintyexistsbecausethe physicalfeaturesonthegroundvaryfromthoseontheofficialzoningmapandnone oftherulessetforthinthisordinance apply; and (7)Uponrequestbytheplanningandzoningadministrator,torecommendtothetown councilamendmentstothetown’szoningordinanceswhichitdeemsnecessaryto clarifytheintentormeaningofanyprovisionofthisordinancewhereuncertainty existsregardingtheinterpretation ofsuchprovision. (e)CitizenofTrophyClub.Eachmemberoftheplanningandzoningcommissionshallbea residentcitizen ofthetownatthetime ofhisor her appointment. (f)Removal.Anymemberoftheplanningandzoningcommissionmayberemovedfrom officeforanycausedeemedbythetowncounciltobesufficientforremovalofsaidmember.Ifa vacancyshouldexistintheplanningandzoningcommissionmembershipduetoremovalfrom office,resignation,death,refusalorinabilitytoserve,thetowncouncilshallappointanew membertofillthevacancy. (g)Attendance.Threeconsecutiveabsencesthatarenotexcusedbythecommission,orthe absenceofaregularmemberfrommorethantwenty-fivepercentofthepostedmeetingsinany six(6)monthperiod,shallcausetheplanningandzoningcommissiontoreviewtheattendance recordofthemember andmake a recommendationtothecouncilonthe appointment. (h)Officers.Thetowncouncilshallappointachairmanandvice-chairmanoftheplanningand zoningcommissiontoserveatthepleasureofthetowncouncil.Thechairmanshallpresideover allmeetings ofthe commission.Thevice-chairmanshallperformthe dutiesofthe chairmanin his or her absence orinabilityto act. (i)Meetings. (1)Allmeetingsoftheplanningandzoningcommissionshallbeopentothepublic.The commissionshallkeepminutesofitsproceedingsshowingthevoteofeachmember uponeachquestion,orifabsent orfailingtovote,indicatingsuchfact,andshallkeep records ofitsexaminations andotherofficialactions,allofwhichshallbefiledinthe officeoftheplanningadministratorandshallbeapublicrecordTheplanning administratorofthetownshallbethecustodianandpossessoroftherecordsand minutes ofthe planning andzoning commission. (2)Meetingsoftheplanningandzoningcommissionmaybeheldasoftenasnecessary toconductthebusinesscomingbeforethecommissionandshallbeheldatthecallof thechairman and atsuch othertimes asthecommissionmay determine. (Ordinance98-29,sec.LIV,adopted12/1/98;Ordinance2000-06,sec.LIV,adopted3/21/00; 2006Code,ch. 13,sec. 8.04) Charterreference– Planningandzoningcommission,section8.03etseq. 14-172 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning Sec. 14.02.405Zoning board of adjustment (a)Creatingzoningboardofadjustment.Thereisherebycreatedazoningboardofadjustment whichshallconsistoffive(5)regularmembers,eachtobeappointedbyamajorityofthetown councilforaterm oftwo(2)years. (b)Membership.Inadditiontothefive(5)regularmembersofthezoningboardofadjustment, four(4)alternatemembersofthezoningboardofadjustment,whoshallserveintheabsenceof oneormoreregularmemberswhenrequestedtodosobythemayor,shallbeappointedbya majorityofthetowncouncil,sothatallcasesheardbythezoningboardofadjustmentwill always be heard by a minimum offour(4)members. (c)Termofmembership.Regularmembersandalternatemembersofthezoningboardof adjustmentshallserveatermoftwo(2)yearsanduntiltheirsuccessorsareappointedand qualified.Regularandalternatemembersofthezoningboardofadjustmentmayberemoved from officeforcause bythetown council uponwrittenchargesandafter apublic hearing. (d)Officers.Thezoningboardofadjustmentshallselectfromamongitsregularmembers,a chairman, an acting chairmantoactintheabsenceofthe chairman, andasecretary. (e)Rulesgoverningzoningboardofadjustment.Thezoningboardofadjustmentmayadopt rulestogovernitsproceedingsandconductofthebusinessbeforetheboard.Anyruleorrules shallbeadoptedbyaresolutionbytheboard,enteredupontheminutesoftheboardandacopy thereofshallbefiledwiththetownsecretary. (f)Meetings.Meetingsofthisboardshallbeheldatthecallofthechairman,andatsuchother timesastheboardmaydetermine.Suchchairmanor,inhisabsence,theactingchairman,shall administeroathsandcompelattendanceofwitnesses.Allmeetingsoftheboardshallbeopento thepublic.Theboardshallkeepminutesofitsproceedingsshowingthevoteofeachmember uponsuchquestionor,ifabsentorfailingtovote,indicatingsuchfact,andshallkeeprecordsof itsexaminationsandotherofficialactions,allofwhichshallbefiledintheofficeoftheboard andshallbeapublicrecord.Allmattersbeforetheboardofadjustmentonmattersofappeal, variance,specialexception,orothermatterasspecifiedbyordinance,shallbeheldasapublic hearinginaccordancewiththeprovisionsofsection14.02.406, PublicHearings. (g)Appealstozoningboardofadjustment.Appealstothezoningboardofadjustmentmaybe takenbyanypersonaggrieved,orbyanyofficer,department,board,bureauoragencyofthe townaffectedbyanydecisionofthebuildinginspectororotheradministrativeofficerofthetown relativetothezoningordinance.Suchappealshallbetakenwithinfifteen(15)daysafterthedate ofthedecisionofthebuildinginspectororotheradministrativeofficerhasbeenrendered,by filingwiththeofficerfromwhomtheappealistakenandwiththezoningboardofadjustmenta noticeofappealspecifyingthegroundsthereof.Theofficerfromwhomtheappealistakenshall forthwithtransmittotheboardallpapersconstitutingtherecordfromwhichtheappealwas taken. (1)Afilingfeeintheamountestablishedbythefeescheduletohelppayapartofthe costoflegalpublication,accumulatingengineeringdata,andotheradministrative costsshallaccompanyeachnoticeofappealfiledwiththezoningboardof adjustment. 14-173 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning (2)Anappealshallstayallproceedingsinfurtheranceoftheactionappealedfrom, unlesstheofficerfromwhomtheappealistakencertifiestothezoningboardof adjustmentafterthenoticeofappealshallhavebeenfiledwithhimthatbyreasonof factsstatedinthecertificateastaywould,inhisopinion,causeimminentperiltolife orproperty.Insuchcaseproceedingsshallnotbestayedotherwisethanbya restrainingorderwhichmaybegrantedbythezoningboardofadjustmentoracourt ofrecordon applicationor noticetotheofficerfromwhomthe appealistaken and on due causeshown. (3)Thezoningboardofadjustmentshallfixareasonabletimeforthehearingofan appeal,givenoticethereof,aswellasduenoticetothepartiesininterest,anddecide thesamewithinareasonabletime.Uponhearing,anypartymayappearinperson,by agent or byattorney. (h)Authorityofzoningboardofadjustment.Thezoningboardofadjustmentshallhavethe following powers: (1)Tohearanddecideappealswhereitisallegedthereiserrorinanyorder, requirement, decisionor determinationmade by an administrative officialofthetown inthe enforcement ofthisordinance. (2)Tohearanddecidespecialexceptionstothetermsofthisordinanceuponwhichthe boardisrequiredto pass underthis ordinance,ifany. (3)Toauthorizeuponappealinspecialcases,suchvariancesfromthetermsofthis ordinanceaswillnotbecontrarytothepublicinterest,where,owingtospecial conditions,theliteralenforcementoftheprovisionofthisordinancewillresultin unnecessaryhardship,sothatthespiritofthisordinanceshallbeobservedand substantialjustice done. (4)Topermitinanydistrictsuchmodificationoftherequirementsofthedistrict regulationsastheboardmaydeemnecessarytosecureanappropriatedevelopment ofalotwhereadjoiningsuchlotontwo(2)ormoresidestherearelotsoccupiedby buildingswhich do notconformtotheregulationsofthe district. (i)Exercisingofpowers.Inexercisingitspowers,thezoningboardofadjustmentmay,in conformitywiththeprovisionsofthisordinanceandtheprovisionsofchapter211oftheTexas LocalGovernmentCode,asamended,reverseoraffirm,whollyorpartly,ormaymodifythe order,requirement,decisionordeterminationappealedfromandmaymakesuchorder, requirement,decisionordeterminationasshouldbemade,andtothatendshallhaveallthe powersoftheofficerfromwhomthe appealistaken. (1)Theconcurringvote offour(4)members ofthe boardshall be necessarytoreviseany order,requirement,decisionordeterminationofanysuchadministrativeofficial,or todecideinfavoroftheapplicantonanymatteruponwhichitisrequiredtopass undertheordinance,ortoeffectanyvariationtothis ordinance. (2)Anypersonorpersons,jointlyorseverally,aggrievedbyanydecisionofthezoning boardofadjustment,oranytaxpayer,oranyofficer,department,boardorbureauof thetownmaypresenttoacourtofrecordapetition,dulyverified,settingforththat 14-174 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning suchdecisionisillegal,inwholeorpart,specifyingthegroundsoftheillegality. Such petitionshall be presentedtothe courtwithinten(10)days afterthefiling ofthe decisionintheoffice ofthezoning boardof adjustment. (j)Waitingperiod.Noappealtothezoningboardofadjustmentshallbeallowedonthesame pieceofpropertyoronthesameorsimilarquestionpriortotheexpirationofoneyearfromthe dateofarulingofthezoningboardofadjustmentonanyappealtosuchbodyunlessother propertyinthesamezoningareashallhave,withinsuchone-yearperiod,beenalteredorchanged byarulingofthezoningboardofadjustment,inwhicheachsuchchangeofcircumstancesshall permittheallowanceofanappeal. (Ordinance98-29,sec.LV,adopted12/1/98;Ordinance2000-06,sec.LV,adopted3/21/00;2006 Code, ch. 13,sec. 8.05;Ordinance adoptingCode) Charterreference– Zoningboard ofadjustment,section8.05. Sec. 14.02.406Publichearings (a)Requirementsforpublichearing.Thetownplanningandzoningcommissionshallholda publichearingonanyamendment,supplement,or changeinzoningclassification priortomaking itsrecommendationandreporttothetowncouncil.Writtennoticeofallpublichearingsbefore thetownplanningandzoningcommission,onaproposedamendment,supplementorchange shallbesentto allownersofrealpropertylyingwithintwohundredfeet(200')ofthepropertyon whichthechangeisrequested.Suchnoticeshallbegivennotlessthanten(10)daysbeforethe datesetforhearing,bydepositinganoticeproperlyaddressedandpostagepaidintheUnited Statespost officetosuchpropertyowners astheownership appears onthelastapprovedtowntax roll. .Apublichearingshallbeheldbythetowncouncilbefore (b)Noticeofpublichearing adoptinganyproposedamendment,supplement,orchangeinzoningclassification.Atleast fifteen(15)days’noticeofthetimeandplaceofsuchhearingshallbepublishedintheofficial newspaperofthetown.Suchhearingmaybeheldjointlywiththehearingbeforethetown planning and zoning commissionrequired pursuanttosubsection(a)ofthissection. .Thesechangesareusuallyassociated (c)Zoningchangesthatdonotaffectspecificproperty withtextualchanges.Whenanyproposedamendment,supplement,orchangeofzoningmapor textofthiszoningordinancedoesnotaffectthelandusecharacterorzoningclassificationof specificproperty,noticeofpublichearingoftheplanningandzoningcommissionshallbegiven by publicationina newspaper ofgeneral circulationinthetownwithoutthe necessity of notifying propertyownersbymail.Suchnoticeshallstatethetimeandplaceofsuchhearingandthe nature ofthesubjectto be considered.Suchnoticeshall bepublishednotlessthanfifteen(15)daysprior tothe public hearing. (Ordinance98-29,sec.LVI,adopted12/1/98;Ordinance2000-06,sec.LVI,adopted3/21/00; 2006Code,ch. 13,sec. 8.06) Sec. 14.02.407Exceptions and exemptions notrequiredto be negated Inanycomplaintandinanyactionorproceedingbroughtfortheenforcementofanyprovisionof thisordinance,itshallnotbenecessarytonegateanyexception,excuse,provisionorexception containedinthisordinance,andtheburdenofproofofanysuchexception,excuse,provisionor 14-175 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning exemptionshallbeuponthedefendant.(Ordinance98-29,sec.LVII,adopted12/1/98;Ordinance 2000-06,sec.LVII, adopted 3/21/00; 2006 Code,ch.13,sec.8.07) Sec. 14.02.408Penalty Anyperson,firmorcorporationviolatinganyoftheprovisionsofthisordinanceshallbe punishedbyapenaltyoffinenottoexceedthesumoftwothousanddollars($2,000.00)foreach offenseandeachandeverydaysuchoffenseshallcontinueshallbedeemedtoconstitutea separate offense.(Ordinance 2000-06,sec.V,adopted3/21/00;2006Code, ch. 13,sec. 8.08) Secs. 14.02.409–14.02.450Reserved Division 9.Illustrations Sec. 14.02.451Firstfloordesignation andmeasurementofheight ofstructure (Ordinance98-29,app.A,adopted12/1/98;Ordinance2000-06,app.A,adopted3/21/00;2006 Code, ch. 13,sec. 9.01) 14-176 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning Sec. 14.02.452Heightmeasurementforprimarystructure and accessory building (Ordinance98-29,app.A,adopted12/1/98;Ordinance2000-06,app.A,adopted3/21/00;2006 Code, ch. 13,sec. 9.02) Sec. 14.02.453Determiningsetback distancealong curvedpropertylines (Ordinance98-29,app.A,adopted12/1/98;Ordinance2000-06,app.A,adopted3/21/00;2006 Code, ch. 13,sec. 9.03) 14-177 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning Sec. 14.02.454Methodofmeasuringfront yard (Ordinance98-29,app.A,adopted12/1/98;Ordinance2000-06,app.A,adopted3/21/00;2006 Code, ch. 13,sec. 9.04) Sec. 14.02.455Front yardwherezoningchangesin a block (Ordinance98-29,app.A,adopted12/1/98;Ordinance2000-06,app.A,adopted3/21/00;2006 Code, ch. 13,sec. 9.05) 14-178 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning Sec. 14.02.456Lotwidth (Ordinance98-29,app.A,adopted12/1/98;Ordinance2000-06,app.A,adopted3/21/00;2006 Code, ch. 13,sec. 9.06) Sec. 14.02.457Lot depth (Ordinance98-29,app.A,adopted12/1/98;Ordinance2000-06,app.A,adopted3/21/00;2006 Code, ch. 13,sec. 9.07) 14-179 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning Sec. 14.02.458Yards (Ordinance98-29,app.A,adopted12/1/98;Ordinance2000-06,app.A,adopted3/21/00;2006 Code, ch. 13,sec. 9.08) Sec. 14.02.459Obstructionzones (Ordinance98-29,app.A,adopted12/1/98;Ordinance2000-06,app.A,adopted3/21/00;2006 Code, ch. 13,sec. 9.09) 14-180 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning Sec. 14.02.460Sightdistancezone(planview) (Ordinance98-29,app.A,adopted12/1/98;Ordinance2000-06,app.A,adopted3/21/00;2006 Code, ch. 13,sec. 9.10) * ARTICLE 14.03 OILANDGAS WELLS Division 1. Generally Sec. 14.03.001Penalty Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersontoviolateanyprovisionofthisarticle,andanyperson violatingorfailingtocomplywithanyprovisionofthisarticleshallbefined,uponconviction, notlessthanonedollar($1.00)normorethantwothousanddollars($2,000.00),andaseparate offenseshallbedeemedcommittedeachdayduringoronwhichaviolationoccursorcontinues. (Ordinance 2003-12,sec.III, adopted 8/4/03; 2006Code, ch. 5,sec. 6.03) Sec. 14.03.002Developmentsite planrequirements Anypersonwhoproposesextractionofoilorgasonatractoflandlocatedwithinthecorporate limitsofthetownshallprepareanoilorgaswelldevelopmentsiteplan.Inadditiontothe * Statelawreferences– Oilandgas,V.T.C.A.,NaturalResourcesCode,chs.52,81etseq.;leaseof municipaloil,gasormineralland,V.T.C.A.,LocalGovernmentCode,sec.253.005;municipalregulation ofexplorationanddevelopmentofmineralinterests,V.T.C.A.,NaturalResourcesCode,sec.92.007. 14-181 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning requirementsoutlinedintheoilandgaswelldevelopmentsiteplanchecklist,thefollowingshall apply: (1)Allproposedoilorgasdevelopmentsshallbeincompliancewiththespecificuse permit applicabletotheoilorgaswelllocation. (2)Erosioncontrolisrequiredandshallcomplywithalllocal,stateandfederal requirements.Theoperatorshallfileacopyofthestormwaterpollutionplanif required bytheEPA. (3)Reservepitsshallbelinedto preventwater pollution. (4)Withthe exception ofvehicular access, no developmentis allowedinafloodplain. (5)Priortoapprovalofanoilorgaswelldevelopmentsiteplan,aroadrepairagreement thatwillobligatetheoperatortorepairdamagetopublicstreets,includingbutnot limitedtobridges,causedbytheoperator(orbytheoperator’semployees,agents, contractorsorrepresentatives)intheperformanceofanyactivityauthorizedbyor contemplatedbytheapprovedoilorgaswellpermitmustbeexecutedwiththetown. Thetownmanagershallhavetheauthoritytoexecutetheroadrepairagreementupon approvalbythetown council. (6)Avideodocumentingtheexistingconditionswillberequiredpriortoapprovalofthe roadrepair agreement. (7)An oilandgaswelldevelopmentsite planshall: (A)Identifytruckroutes andaccesspoints. (B)Identifyenvironmentallysensitiveareas(ESAs),includingfloodplainsandany proposedfloodplain,creek and stream crossings. (i)Allfloodplain,creekandstreamcrossings,ifnotatgrade,shallbe designedto a10-yearstormfrequency. (ii)Allfloodplaincrossingsshallhavenonegativeaffectsonsurrounding property. (iii)A drainagestudysufficienttosubstantiatethe aboverequirementswillbe required aspartofthesubmittalifcrossings areproposed. (C)Identify and indicatethe proposedmethodoferosion control. (8)Thedrillingrigandassociateddrillingequipmentshallberemovedfromthewellsite withinthirty(30) days ofthe completionofthewellordrilling activities. (Ordinance 2003-12,sec.II, adopted8/4/03;2006Code, ch. 5,sec. 6.02) Secs. 14.03.003–14.03.030Reserved 14-182 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning Division 2. Drilling andProductionStandards Sec. 14.03.031Applicability Thedrillingandproductionofanoilorgaswellbyrightorbyaspecificusepermitrequiredby thisarticleshallincludethefollowingstandards.(Ordinance2003-12,sec.II,adopted8/4/03; 2006Code,ch. 5,sec.6.01(A)) Sec. 14.03.032Generalstandards (a)Siteplan.Drillingorproductionofawellshallnotbeginuntilanoilorgaswell developmentsiteplanisonfileandisincompliancewiththeprovisionsoutlinedinthisarticle andsection14.02.262oftheCodeofOrdinances,followingapprovalbythetowncouncilupon recommendationfromtheplanning and zoning commission. (b)Supportingfacilities.Thedevelopmentsiteplanshallprovideforadequatesanitation facilities,accessroads,drainage,erosioncontrolandothernecessarysupportingfacilities identified onthewell developmentsiteplan. (c)Drivewaysandparkingspaces.Thedesign,location,andarrangementofalldrivewaysand parkingspacesshallprovideforthesafeandconvenientmovementofvehicularandpedestrian trafficwithoutadversely affectingthegeneral publicor adjacentdevelopments. (d)Roadrepairagreement.Aroadrepairagreementshallbefiledwiththecommunity development department ofthetown. (Ordinance 2003-12,sec.II, adopted8/4/03;2006Code, ch. 5,sec. 6.01(A)(1)) Sec. 14.03.033On-siterequirements (a)Asecuredentrancegateandasignshallberequired.Thesignidentifyingtheentranceto thedrillsiteor operationsiteshallbereflective. (b)Temporarysix-foot(6')chain-linkorapprovedalternativefencesshallberequiredto surrounddrillsitesduringinitialdrillingandcompletion,andshallbelockedwhennooperations personnel are present. (c)Aremovablemasonry productwallsurrounding producingsitesshallbe ofsufficient height toshieldthepermanentenclosedequipmentfromvieworsevenandone-halffeet(7.5')inheight atthetopofthewall,whicheverisgreater,andawroughtirongatethatisaminimumtwenty- fourfeet(24')wideclearopening,andthegateshallremainlockedatalltimeswhennooneis present.Fencingfacingthethoroughfarewillbe permanentmasonry. (d)Norefiningprocess,oranyprocessfortheextractionofproductsfromgas,shallbecarried onatadrillsiteoroperationsite,exceptthatadehydratorandseparatormaybemaintainedona drillsiteoroperationsitefortheseparationofliquidsfromgas.Anysuchdehydratororseparator mayservemorethanonewell.Gascompressorfacilitiesshallrequireaspecificusepermit.All productionequipmentonanoperationsiteshallbepaintedandmaintainedatalltimes,including pumping units,storagetanks, buildings, and structures. 14-183 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning (e)Permanentweatherproofsignsreading“DANGERNOSMOKINGALLOWED”ina minimumoffour-inch(4")letteringshallbepostedattheentranceof eachdrillsiteandoperation site.Thesignshallincludethephonenumberforemergencyservices(9-1-1),thenameand phonenumberfortheoperator,andthewelldesignationrequiredbytherailroadcommissionin two-inch(2")lettering. (f)Nopersonshallplace,deposit,ordischargeorcauseorpermittobeplaced,deposited,or dischargedanyoil,naphtha,petroleum,asphalt,tar,hydrocarbonsubstance,oranyrefuse, includingwastewaterorbrine,fromanyoilorgasoperationorthecontentsofanycontainerused inconnectionwithanyoilorgasoperationin,into,oruponanypublicright-of-way,stormdrain, ditchorsewer,sanitarydrainorsewer,anybodyofwater,oranyprivatepropertywithinthe corporatelimitsofthetown. (g)Allelectriclinestoproductionfacilitiesshallbelocatedundergroundinamanner compatibletothoserequiredtobeinstalledinthesurroundingareasorsubdivisionandshall complywiththetown building code. (h)Allfiresuppressionandpreventionequipmentrequiredbyanyapplicablefederal,state,or locallawshallbeprovided bytheoperator, attheoperator’s cost,andmaintenanceandupkeepof suchequipmentshallbetheresponsibility ofthe operator. (i)Nooperatorshallexcavateorconstructanylinesfortheconveyanceoffuel,water,gasor petroleumliquidson,under,orthroughthestreetsoralleysorotherlandofthetownwithoutan easementorright-of-waylicensefromthetown,atapricetobeagreedupon,andthenonlyin strictcompliancewiththisarticle,withothercodesofthetown,andwiththespecifications established bythetown. (j)The diggingup,breaking,excavating,tunneling,undermining,breakingup,ordamagingof anypublicstreetorleavinguponanypublicstreetanyearthorothermaterialorobstructionis prohibitedunlesstheoperatorhasfirstobtainedwrittenpermissionfromthecommunity developmentdepartment,andthenonlyincompliancewithspecificationsestablishedbythe department. (k)Nooilorgaswellpermitshallbeissuedforanywelltobedrilledwithinanyofthestreets oralleysofthetownand/orstreetsoralleysshownbythecomprehensivelanduseplan,andno streetshallbeblockedorencumberedorclosedduetoanyexploration,drilling,orproduction activitiesunlesspriorconsentisobtainedfromthecommunitydevelopmentmanager,andthen onlytemporarily. (Ordinance2003-12,sec.II,adopted8/4/03;2006Code,ch.5,sec.6.01(A)(2);Ordinance2007- 32,sec.II,(6.01(A)(2)(c)),adopted 11/19/07) Sec. 14.03.034Operations andequipment practicesandstandards (a)Adequatenuisancepreventionmeasuresshallbetakentopreventorcontroloffensiveodor, fumes, dust,noiseandvibration. (b)Nopersonshallpermitanylightslocatedonanydrilloroperationsitetobedirectedin suchamannersothattheyshinedirectlyonpublicroads,adjacentpropertyorpropertyinthe generalvicinityoftheoperationsite.Totheextentpracticableandtakingintoaccountsafety 14-184 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning considerations,sitelightingshallbedirecteddownwardandinternallysoastoavoidglareon publicroadsandadjacentdwellings and buildingswithinthree hundredfeet(300'). (c)Theoperatorshallatalltimescomplywiththerulesandregulationsoftherailroad commission,including butnotlimitedtoall applicablefieldrules. (d)Internalcombustionenginesmaybeusedindrillingandproducingoperationsiftheyhave mufflersthatwillreducenoisetonotmorethanseventy(70)decibelsatanypointthreehundred feet(300')fromtheboundaryofthedrillsiteoroperationsite.Thenoiselevelduringfracing operationsshallreducethenoisetonotmorethaneighty(80)decibelsatanypointthreehundred feet(300')fromtheboundaryofthedrillsiteoroperationsite.Ifnoiselevelsatadistanceof threehundredfeet(300')exceedeighty(80)decibels,asoundreductionenclosureshallbe requiredaroundadrillingrigandanyinternalcombustionengines.Onlyelectricmotorsshallbe usedforthepurposeofpumpingoilwells.Electricmotorsshallbeusedforcompressorslocated atgaswellspecificusesites. (e)Thereshallbenoventingofgasintotheopenairinresidentialareasexceptasallowedby therailroadcommissionandasapprovedbythefiremarshal.Inparalleltogasgathering pipelines,aflow-backlineshallbeinstalledtohandlewaterandgasflow-backfollowingwell fracturetreatment. (f)Vehicles,equipment,andmachineryshallnotbeplacedorlocatedonadrillsiteor operationsiteoronanypublicstreet,alley,driveway,orotherpublicright-of-wayinsuchaway astoconstituteafirehazardortounreasonablyobstructorinterferewithfightingorcontrolling fires. (g)Wellservicing operationsshall be scheduledto occurbetweenthe hours of 7 a.m.to 6 p.m., in accordancewiththetown’sCode ofOrdinances. (h)Air,gas,or pneumaticdrillingshallnotbe permitted. (i)Forvehicularsafetyreasons,itshallbetheapplicant’sresponsibilitytoimmediatelynotify thetownofanysubstantialaccumulationsofdirt,dust,mudorotherdebrisdepositedontown thoroughfaresbyvehiclesinvolvedinthewelldrillingorservicingorpipelineinstallation process.Iftown personnelor otherthird partiesareusedfortheremoval,the cost ofsuchremoval shall bepaid bytheapplicant. (Ordinance 2003-12,sec.II, adopted8/4/03;2006Code, ch. 5,sec. 6.01(A)(3)) Sec. 14.03.035Storagetanks and separators (a)An operatorisallowedtoconstruct, use, and operatesuchstorage equipment andseparation equipmentasshownontheapplicationfortheoilandgasdevelopmentsiteplanapprovedbythe planning and zoning commissionandthetown council. (b)Theuseofcentralizedtankbatteriesispermittedasshownontheapplicabledevelopment site plan. 14-185 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning (c)Nometers,storagetanks,separationfacilities,orotherabove-groundfacilitiesshallbe placedinthe onehundred(100)yearfloodplain. (Ordinance 2003-12,sec.II, adopted8/4/03;2006Code, ch. 5,sec. 6.01(A)(4)) Sec. 14.03.036Flowlinesand gatheringlines (a)Eachoperatorshallplaceanidentifyingsignateachpointwhereaflowlineorgathering line crosses a publicstreetorroad. (b)EachoperatorshallplaceawarningsignforlinescarryingH2S(hydrogensulfide)gasas requiredbytherailroadcommission.IfagasfieldinthetownisidentifiedasaH2Sgasfield,the operatorshall berequiredto cease operations. (c)Allflowlinesandgatheringlineswithinthecorporatelimitsofthetown(excludingtown utilitylinesandfranchiseddistributionsystems)thatareusedtotransportoil,gas,and/orwater shall belimitedtothemaximum allowableoperating pressureapplicabletothe pipesinstalledand shallbeinstalledwithatleasttheminimumcoverorbackfillspecifiedbytheAmericanNational SafetyInstituteCode,asamended. (d)Easementsmustbeacquiredforallflowlines,gatheringlinesandflow-backlines.The locationofeasementsshallbeshowninamapapprovedbytheplanningandzoningcommission andthetown council priortotheinstallationof any pipelines. (e)Structuresshallnotbe built overflowlinesorgasgathering pipelines. (f)Thelocationofallpipelinesmustbemarkedwithwarningsignsinaccordancewith industrystandards.Withinthetown,thedistancebetweensuchsignsshallnotexceedfive hundredfeet(500').Inaddition,duringbackfillofpipelineexcavations,“buriedpipeline” warningtapeshallbeburiedonefoot(1')abovethepipelinetowarnfutureexcavatorsofthe presenceof buriedpipeline. (Ordinance 2003-12,sec.II, adopted8/4/03;2006Code, ch. 5,sec. 6.01(A)(5)) Sec. 14.03.037Additionalsafety and environmentalrequirements (a)Thedrillingandproductionofoilandgasandaccessingtheoilorgaswellsiteshallbein compliancewithallstateandfederalenvironmentalregulationsandshallnotoccurwithin environmentallysensitiveareasdesignated bytheCorps ofEngineers. (b)Oilandgaswellsmayhaveatargetlocationorbottom-holelocationthatisunderan environmentallysensitiveareawhentheoilorgaswellisdrilleddirectionallyfromalocation outsidetheenvironmentallysensitive area. (c)Eachproducingwellshallbeequippedwithanautomatedvalvethatclosesthewellinthe eventofanabnormalchangeinoperatingpressure.Allwellheadsshallcontainanemergency shut-offvalvetothewell distributionline. (d)Eachstoragetankshallbeequippedwithalevelcontroldevicethatwillautomatically activate a valvetoclosethewellintheevent ofexcessliquidaccumulationinthetank. 14-186 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesChapter14: Zoning (e)Storagetankfacilitiesshallbeequippedwithasecondarycontainmentsystem,including liningwithanimperviousmaterial.Thesecondarycontainmentsystemshallbeofasufficient heighttocontainoneandone-half(1-1/2)timesthecontentsofthelargesttankinaccordance withthefirecode,andtheimperviouslinershallbecoveredwithatleastonefoot(1')ofsand. Drip potsshallbe providedat pump-out connectionstocontaintheliquidsfromthestoragetank. (f)Tankbatteryfacilitiesshallbeequippedwitharemotefoamlineutilizinga2.5"National Standardhosethreadfemaleinletconnectioninlocationsapprovedbythefiredepartment.A lightningarrestorsystemshallbeinstalledaccordingtothemostcurrenteditionoftheNational ElectricalCode. (g)Anapprovedhazardousmaterialsmanagementplanshallbeonfilewiththefire department.The costs ofcleanup operations due to hazards associatedwith a wellsiteshall be the responsibility ofthe applicant. (h)Allwellsshallbeabandonedinaccordancewiththerulesoftherailroadcommission; however,allwellcasingsshallbecutandremovedtoadepthofatleasttenfeet(10')belowthe surface. (i)Nostructuresshall be builtover an abandonedwell. (j)Nosalt-water disposalwellsshallbelocatedwithinthetown. (k)Animperviouslining of allpitsshall berequired. (l)Followingcompletionofdrillingoperationsorwhenadrillsiteisabandoned,theoperator shallrestorethesitewithinsixty(60)days as nearaspracticaltoitspre-drilling condition. (Ordinance 2003-12,sec.II, adopted8/4/03;2006Code, ch. 5,sec. 6.01(A)(6)) Sec. 14.03.038Supplemental drilling (a)Supplementaldrillingtodeepenordirectionaldrillanexistingwellshallbeconductedin accordancewiththeconditionsfortheapplicablespecificusepermitorunderlyingzoning classificationthatpermitsoilandgasdevelopmentbyright.Theoperatorshallprovidethe planningandzoningcoordinatoracopyofadditionalrailroadcommissionpermitsthatallow drillingto a deeperdepth. (b)Supplementaldrillingtodeepenordirectionaldrillanexistingwellshallbeconductedin accordancewiththeapproved oil andgaswell permitforthewell onfilewiththetown. (Ordinance 2003-12,sec.II, adopted8/4/03;2006Code, ch. 5,sec. 6.01(A)(7)) Sec. 14.03.039Compliancewithotherlaws Drillingandproductionofoilandgaswellsshallcomplywithalllocal,stateandfederallaws applicabletooilandgaswelldrilling,productionandoperations.(Ordinance2003-12,sec.II, adopted8/4/03;2006Code, ch. 5, sec. 6.01(A)(8)) 14-187 APPENDIXA FEESCHEDULE ARTICLEA1.000GENERAL PROVISIONS...........................................................................A-7 Sec.A1.001Applicability; conflicts;waivers...........................................................A-7 Sec.A1.002Building definitions..............................................................................A-8 Sec.A1.003Community development department................................................A-10 Sec.A1.004Planning and zoning department........................................................A-16 Sec.A1.005Zoning board ofadjustment................................................................A-20 Sec.A1.006Animal control....................................................................................A-21 Sec.A1.007Emergencymedicalservices..............................................................A-22 Sec.A1.008Fireplanreview..................................................................................A-25 Sec.A1.009Firedivision........................................................................................A-26 Sec.A1.010Municipalcourt..................................................................................A-27 Sec.A1.011Police department...............................................................................A-28 Sec.A1.012Parks andrecreation andspecial events.............................................A-29 Sec.A1.013Administrativefees.............................................................................A-31 Sec.A1.014Waterandwastewaterfeesfor PublicImprovementDistrictNo.1...A-33 Sec.A1.015Businessfees......................................................................................A-35 \[NextpageisAppendixA-7.\] AppendixA-1 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendix A:FeeSchedule ARTICLEA1.000GENERALPROVISIONS Sec.A1.001Applicability;conflicts;waivers (a)Applicability;conflicts.Theprovisionsofthisfeescheduleshallapplytoallfees establishedhereinandshallbeleviedbythetownimmediatelyupontheeffectivedateofthisfee schedule.Separatelyadoptedcodesmayalsoaddressapplicablefeesforotherpermit requirementsandservicesprovidedwithinthetown.Intheeventthereisaconflictbetweenthe amountofafeeenactedbyaseparatelyadoptedordinance,thefeeamountsetforthhereinshall applyunlesstheseparatelyadoptedordinancespecificallyprovidesthatitcontrols.Thisfee scheduleshould not beconstruedto beall-inclusive ofrequired permits orfeeswithinthetown. (b)Reductionorwaiveroffees.Thetowncouncilreservesthediscretiontoeitherreduceor waiveapplicableplanreviewfeesforanyothergovernmentalentitythatseekssuchreductionor waiver.Theapplicantseekingthereductionorwaivershallbeartheburdenofdemonstratingthat goodcauseexistsforthecounciltodeterminethatareduction orwaiverisappropriate.Economic hardshipaloneis notsufficienttosupport afinding bythe councilthatgoodcauseexists. (c)Temporarysuspension.Basedonthewidespreadandseveredamageandlossofproperty occurringfromstormsandfloodingonoraboutJune18,2007,whichresultedintheissuanceof DisasterDeclaration1709-DR,thosefeesimposedforbuildingpermitsundersectionA1.003of thisfeescheduleandspecificallyidentifiedinthissection(hereinafter“selectpermits”)are temporarilysuspendedforqualifiedresidents(definedherein)whofileanapplicationforaselect permitduringthetemporarysuspensionperiod(definedherein).Asusedinthissection,qualified residentshallmeanaresidentwhohasregisteredwithFEMAforaidduetotheeventsthat resultedintheissuanceofDisasterDeclaration1709-DRandforwhomadeterminationof qualificationhasbeenmadebythetownmanager.Thetemporarysuspensionperiodshallmean theperiodcommencingupontheeffectivedateofthissubsectionandcontinuinginfullforceand effectforthirty(30)daysthereafter.Permitapplicationsforselectpermit(s)whicharefiledby qualifiedresidentsaftertheexpirationofthetemporarysuspensionperiodshallbeassessedall applicablepermitfees.Duringsuchtemporarysuspensionperiod,qualifiedresidentsshallbe requiredtofileanapplicationandobtainallrequiredpermitsfromthetown;however,nopermit feeshallbeassessedtoqualifiedresidentsforthoseselectpermit(s)whicharespecifically identified asfollows: (1)SectionA1.003(i)(electrical permits); (2)SectionA1.003(j)(fencepermits); (3)SectionA1.003(p)(mechanical permits); (4)SectionA1.003(t)(retainingwall permit); (5)SectionA1.003(u)(re-roofing permit). Thetownmanageris authorizedtorefundfeesforselect permit(s)to qualifiedresidentswhofiled a permitapplicationpriortotheeffective dateofthissubsection. (Ordinance2004-12,secs.II,III,adopted3/15/04;Ordinance2005-10,secs.II,III,adopted 5/2/05;2006Code, ch.1,sec. 8.01;Ordinance2007-20,sec.II, adopted7/23/07) AppendixA-7 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendix A:FeeSchedule Sec.A1.002Building definitions Whenusedinthisfeeschedule,thefollowingtermsshallhavetherespectivemeaningsascribed tothem: Accessorybuilding.Asubordinatebuildingorstructureofmasonryand/orwoodconstruction, detachedfromthemain building, andcustomarilyincidentaltotheprincipalbuilding. Addition.Anextensionorincreaseinfloorareaorheight of a building orstructure. Apartment.Anybuilding,orportionthereof,whichisdesigned,built,rented,leased,letorhired outtobeoccupiedasthree(3)ormoreapartmentsorwhichisoccupiedasthehomeorresidence ofthree(3)ormorefamilieslivingindependentlyofeachotherandmaintainingseparatecooking facilities. Assemblygroup.Abuildingorportionofabuildingusedforthegatheringtogetheroffifty(50) ormorepersonsforsuchpurposesasentertainment,education,worship,amusement,drinkingor dining. Commercialcarport.Apermanentroofedstructureconstructedonacommerciallyzonedtractof land,entirelyopenonatleasttwosides,designedorusedtoshelternotmorethantwoprivate passengervehicles. Condominium.Theseparateownershipofsingleunitsorapartmentsinamultiple-unitstructure orstructureswithcommonelementsasdefinedinV.T.C.A.,PropertyCode,chapter82,as amended. Congregatecare.Anybuildingorportionthereofthatcontainsfacilitiesforliving,sleepingand sanitationthatmayincludefacilitiesforeatingandcooking,foroccupancybyotherthana family.Acongregatecarebuildingmaybeaconventormonastery,butdoesnotincludejails, hospitals,nursing homes, hotelsorlodging houses. Daycarefacility.Anestablishmentwheremorethanthree(3)unrelatedchildrenunderfourteen (14)yearsofageareleftforcare,training,education,custody,orsupervisionduringthedayor anyportionthereof.Theterm“daycarecenter”shallnotincludeovernightlodging,medical treatment,counseling,orrehabilitativeservices,anddoesnotapplytoanyschool,publicor private,ashereindefined. Suchfacilityshallbe operatedin amanner asrequired bychapter42of theHumanResourcesCodeofthestate,asamended,andinaccordancewithsuchstandardsas may be promulgated bythestatedepartmentof humanresources. .Abuildingreservedfortheuseofprimaryandsecondarystudents(ages5 Educationalbuilding to 18). Guesthouse.Asecondarystructureonalotwhichmaycontaindwellingaccommodationsforthe temporaryoccupancybyguestsandnotforrentorpermanentoccupancy,andsuchbuildingnot having a separate utilitymeter. Hospital/medical24-hourcare.Afacilityprovidinghealthservicesprimarilyfor humaninpatient medicalorsurgicalcareforthesick orinjuredandincludingrelatedfacilitiessuch aslaboratories, outpatientdepartments,trainingfacilities,centralservicesfacilities,andstaffofficesthatarean integralpart ofthefacilities. AppendixA-8 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendix A:FeeSchedule Hotel/motel.Abuildingorgroupofbuildingsdesignedandoccupiedasatemporaryabiding placeforindividuals.Tobeclassifiedasahotelanestablishmentshallcontainaminimumofsix (6)individualguestroomsorunitsandmayfurnishcustomaryservicessuchaslinen,maid service,telephone,anduseand upkeepoffurniture. (1)High-rise.Any building, as definedabove, exceedingfivestories. (2)Low-rise.Any building, asdefinedabove,with onetofourstories. Office.Officespaceusedforindeterminatepurposeswhichmayincludecorporate,governmental, medical,or otherforms of usage. Open-airstructures.Anaccessorystructuredetachedfromandincidentaltotheprincipal buildingmadeofwoodormasonryconstruction.Thisstructureisopenonthesidesandmayor maynotprovideshading.Thisincludesstructuressuchas,butnotnecessarilylimitedto,cabanas, pergolas, arbors,gazebos,pavilions,etc. Medical/24-hour care.Referto “Hospital.” Multifamilyresidential.Abuildingorbuildingscontainingoraggregatingfourormoresingle- family dwelling units. Repairgarage.Anybuildingorpartthereofwhichisusedforpainting,bodyandfenderwork, engineoverhaulingorothermajorrepairofmotorvehicles.Thisoccupancyshallnotinclude motorvehicleservicestations. Residentialgarage.Anaccessorybuildingoraportionofamainbuildingforthestorageor parkingofmotorvehiclesasmayberequiredinconnectionwiththepermitteduseofthemain building.Aprivategarageshallbetotallyenclosed,withtheonlyexceptionsbeingopeningsused foraccessorventilation,andshallbeconstructedofsimilarstyleandmaterialasthemain structure. .Aretailplaceofbusinessengagedprimarilyinthesaleofmotorfuels,butalso Servicestation supplyinggoodsandservicesrequiredintheoperationandmaintenanceofautomotivevehicles. Thesemayincludepetroleumproducts,tires,batteries,automotiveaccessoriesandreplacement items,washingandlubricationservices,theperformanceofminorautomotivemaintenanceand repair,andthesupplyingofotherincidentalcustomerservicesandproducts,butexcludingmajor automotiverepairs,painting, and body and fenderwork. .Theconstructionofafunctioningbuilding,includingsitework,thebuilding Shellbuilding envelopeandpublicareas,withoperatingelevatorsandcoreutilitysystems,butexcludingwork intheareasreservedfortenantoccupancy. Single-family.Aportionofanenclosedbuildinghavingaccommodationsforandoccupiedby onlyonefamily,attachedtolikeunits,whichunitsmaybesoldindividuallyprovidedthatthe entirebuildingmeetsalllotarea,frontyard,sideyard,rearyard,heightandotherzoning requirements. AppendixA-9 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendix A:FeeSchedule Tenantimprovement.Thecompletion,remodelingoralteringofaspacewithinanexisting building. (Ordinance2005-17,sec.II,adopted7/18/05;Ordinance2005-20,sec.II,adopted8/1/05;2006 Code, ch. 1,sec. 8.02;Ordinance2008-42,sec.II, adopted12/15/08) Sec.A1.003Community developmentdepartment (a)Animalrun permit:$75.00. (b)Apartmentcomplexlicense: (1)Annualpermit(forfirstlocation): $120.00. (2)Reinstatementlicense(forfirstlocation): $120.00. (3)Each additionaldwellingunit: $25.00. (4)Reinspection: $30.00. (c)Building(commercial): (1)Thebuildingpermitfeechargedtobuildanewbuilding,toaddontoanexisting building,toremodelortoalteranexistingbuildingshallbebasedonthedeclared valuationoftheproposedwork.Thedeclaredvaluationshallincludethefairmarket valueoftheproposedimprovements,includingthearchitectural,structural,electrical, plumbing,mechanicalwork,paving,parking,driveapproach,andthecontractor’s profit.Thebuildingofficialmayrequiretheapplicanttoverifythedeclaredvalue. The building permitfeeshallbe calculatedbased uponfiguresfromtable1. (2)Thebuildingofficialmayalsousethedataprovidedinthemostcurrentbuilding valuationtablepublishedbytheInternationalCodeCounciltodeterminebuilding valuationforpermitfeepurposes.TheICCtableisavailableontheICCwebsiteat www.iccsafe.org. (3)Foranypermitrequiredbytheconstructioncodesbutnotspecifiedinthetown’sfee structure,anappropriatefeeshallbechargedbasedonthescopeofworkandwhich allowsthetowntorecoverthe costofreviewandinspection. (4)Planreviewfees:Anon-refundableplanreviewfeeshallbeassessedtoall commercialandmultifamilybuilding(threeormoredwellingunitsinabuilding) permitapplicationsatthetimeofsubmittal.Abuildingpermitapplicationisnot consideredreceiveduntiltheplanreviewfeehasbeen paid.Theplanreviewfeeshall beassessedat35%ofthebuildingpermitfee.Theplanreviewfeeshallbe35%of thetotalbuildingpermitfee.Theplanreviewfeeshallbecreditedtowardthe building permitfeewhenissued. AppendixA-10 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendix A:FeeSchedule TABLE 1 -COMMERCIALBUILDINGPERMITFEE TotalValuationof Project Fee $1.00to $500.00$100.00minimumfee $500.01to $2,000.00 $50.00 forthefirst $500plus $6.60for each additional $100.00 orfractionthereof,butnotlessthan$100.00 $2,000.01to $25,000.00 $150.00forthefirst $2,000 plus$30.60for each additional $1,000.00orfractionthereof $25,000.01to$50,000.00 $840.00forthefirst $25,000 plus $21.60for each additional $1,000.00orfractionthereof $50,000.01to$100,000.00$1,380.00forthefirst $50,000 plus $15.00foreachadditional $1,000.00orfractionthereof $100,000.01to$500,000.00 $2,130.00forthefirst $100,000 plus $12.00foreach additional $1,000.00orfractionthereof $500,000.01to$1,000,000.00 $6,930.00forthefirst $500,000 plus $10.20foreach additional $1,000.00orfractionthereof $1,000,000.01 and up $12,030.00forthefirst$1,000,000plus$3.30foreach additional$1,000.00 orfractionthereof TABLE 2 -RESIDENTIALBUILDINGPERMITFEE ConstructionConstructionConstruction Types:1A,Types:IIA,Types:IIB, 1BIIIA,VAIII B,IV,VB IBC/ICCIBC/ICCProjectBaseCost@CostforBaseCost@CostforBaseCostCostfor ClassOccupancySizeThresholdEachThresholdEach@Each TypeThresholdSizeAdditionalSizeAdditionalThresholdAdditional 100s.f.*100s.f.*Size100s.f.* U1Accessory50 $565 $99.90 $471 $83.25 $377 $66.60 Building- Residential -250 $765 $135.86 $637 $113.21 $510 $90.57 -500 $1,104 $69.74 $920 $58.11 $736 $46.49 Storage,1,000 $1,453 $67.29 $1,211 $56.08 $969 $44.86 playhouse, etc. Typically2,500 $2,462 $52.44 $2,052 $43.70 $1642 $34.96 withSFR U1OpenAir220 $200 $10.00 Structure IRCSFD Single-300 $250 $19.50 family-TI (remodel) Single-1,000 $3,194 $10.58 $2,661 $8.81 $2,129 $7.05 family- Standard Plan --1,500 $3,247 $35.71 $2,705 $29.76 $2,164 $23.81 AppendixA-11 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendix A:FeeSchedule ConstructionConstructionConstruction Types:1A,Types:IIA,Types:IIB, 1BIIIA,VAIII B,IV,VB IBC/ICCIBC/ICCProjectBaseCost@CostforBaseCost@CostforBaseCostCostfor ClassOccupancySizeThresholdEachThresholdEach@Each TypeThresholdSizeAdditionalSizeAdditionalThresholdAdditional 100s.f.*100s.f.*Size100s.f.* - (includes2,000 $3,425 $5.30 $2,854 $4.41 $2,283 $3.53 townhouses, duplexes - (attached3,000 $3,478 $22.49 $2,898 $18.74 $2,319 $14.99 residences, etc.) --5,000 $3,928 $19.58 $3,273 $16.31 $2,619 $13.05 --10,000 $4,907 $49.07 $4,089 $40.89 $3,271 $32.71 IRCSFD Single-1,000 $3,293 $3.98 $2,744 $3.31 $2,195 $2.65 Family Custom --1,500 $3,313 $35.68 $2,761 $29.74 $2,208 $23.79 --2,000 $3,491 $5.31 $2,909 $4.43 $2,327 $3.54 --3,000 $3,544 $22.48 $2,954 $18.73 $2,363 $14.99 --5,000 $3,994 $18.92 $3,328 $15.76 $2,663 $12.61 --10,000 $4,940 $49.40 $4,116 $41.16 $3,293 $32.93 IRCSFDGuest100 $1,498 $135.00 $1,248 $112.50 $998 $90.00 House Custom --500 $2,038 $178.31 $1,698 $148.59 $1,358 $118.87 --1,000 $2,929 $93.11 $2,441 $77.59 $1,953 $62.07 --2,000SeeSingle- family UResidential50 $565 $99.90 $471 $83.25 $377 $66.60 Garage --250 $765 $135.86 $637 $113.21 $510 $90.57 --500 $1,104 $69.74 $920 $58.11 $736 $46.49 --1,000 $1,453 $67.29 $1,211 $56.08 $969 $44.86 --2,500 $2,462 $52.44 $2,052 $43.70 $1,642 $34.96 5,000 $3,773 $75.47 $3,144 $62.89 $2,516 $50.31 SingleSingle-50 $768 $135.22 $640 $112.68 $512 $90.15 FamFamily Residential Addition --250 $1,038 $185.07 $865 $154.23 $692 $123.38 --500 $1,501 $94.68 $1,251 $78.90 $1,001 $63.12 --1,000 $1,974 $91.33 $1,645 $76.11 $1,316 $60.89 --2,500 $3,344 $71.04 $2,787 $59.20 $2,230 $47.36 --5,000 $5,120 $102.41 $4,267 $85.34 $3,414 $68.27 *Eachadditional 100 squarefeet,or portionthereof,uptothenexthighest projectsizethreshold. (d)Certificateof occupancy(commercial): $100.00. (e)Constructioninaright-of-way: $50.00. (f)Contractorregistration: (1)Master electrician:$125.00. (2)HVAC: $125.00. AppendixA-12 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendix A:FeeSchedule (3)Fireprotection:Nofee. (4)Master plumber:Nofee. (5)Backflowtesting: $75.00. (6)Irrigation:$125.00. (7)Alllicenseregistrationrenewals(within30 days ofexpiration date):$50.00. (g)Demolitionpermit: $75.00. (h)Erosion controldeposit account: (1)Single-familyresidentialsubdivisions: $100.00 perlot. (2)Multifamilyresidentialand nonresidentialsubdivisions: $200.00perlot. (3)Refundoferosioncontroldeposit:Depositrefundsshallcomplywithsection109.2 ofthe 2009InternationalBuildingCode. (i)Electrical permit(smalljobsingletrade): $75.00. (j)Fencepermit: $75.00. (k)Grading permit: (1)Singleresidentiallot: $45.00. (2)1/2- 1 acre: $55.00. (3)>1- 3 acres: $85.00. (4)>3- 5 acres: $115.00. (5)>5- 10 acres: $165.00. (6)> 10 acres: $165.00+ $7.50foreach additionalacreover 10. (l)Health permits: (1)Food establishment: $275.00. (2)Retailfoodstore: $625.00. (3)Mobilfood unit: $160.00. (4)Roadsidefoodvendor: $100.00. AppendixA-13 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendix A:FeeSchedule (5)Childcare centers: $225.00. (6)Temporaryfoodestablishment: $35.00. (7)Complaints(per occurrence): $150.00. (m)Incidental permit: $75.00. (n)Inspections: (1)Inspections outside of normal businesshours(minimum charge- 2 hrs):$75.00/hr. (2)Reinspectionfee: $75.00. (3)For use ofoutside consultantsforinspections:Actualcosts. (o)Irrigation permit:$75.00. (p)Mechanical permits(smalljobsingletrade): $75.00. (q)Noisepermit: $25.00. (r)Planreview: (1)Additionalplanreviewrequiredforsignificantchanges,additionsorrevisionsto plans: $75.00/hr. (2)For use ofoutside consultantsforplanreview:Actualcosts. (s)Plumbing permit(smalljobsingletrade): $75.00. (t)Retainingwall permit:$75.00. (u)Re-roofing permit: $75.00. (v)Sign permit:$75.00. (w)Single-familylicense: (1)Annualpermit(forfirstsinglelocation): $120.00. (2)Reinstatementlicense(forfirstsinglelocation): $120.00. (3)Each additionaldwellingunit: $25.00. (4)Reinspection: $30.00. AppendixA-14 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendix A:FeeSchedule (x)Stormwaterdrainageutility: StructureMonthly Fee Single-family$6.00 Multifamily, duplexes,andnonresidential properties Squarefootage ofimpervious area$6.00 perERU (eachERU = 3,500sq.ft.) (y)Swimming pools: (1)Permit: $1.00to $500.00$23.50 $501.00to $2,000.00 $23.50 forthefirst $500.00 plus$3.05foreach additional$100.00, orfractionthereof,toand including $2,000.00 $2,001.00to $25,000.00 $69.25 forthefirst $2,000.00 plus $14.00for each additional$1,000.00,orfractionthereof,toand including $25,000.00 $25,001.00to$50,000.00 $391.25forthefirst $25,000.00 plus $10.10foreach additional$1,000.00,orfractionthereof,toand including $50,000.00 $50,001.00to$100,000.00$643.75forthefirst $50,000.00 plus $7.00foreach additional$1,000.00,orfractionthereof,toand including $100,000.00 $100,001.00to$500,000.00 $993.75forthefirst $100,000.00plus $5.60foreach additional$1,000.00 orfractionthereof,to and including $500,000.00 $500,001.00to$1,000,000.00$3,233.75forthefirst $500,000 plus $4.75foreach additional$1,000.00 orfractionthereof,to and including $1,000,000.00 $1,000,000.00 and up $5,608.75forthefirst $1,000,000.00plus $3.65for eachadditional $1,000.00orfractionthereof (2)Poolelectrical: $50.00. (3)Poolplanreview:35%ofpermitfee. (4)Poolplumber: $50.00. (5)Propanetank: $100.00. AppendixA-15 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendix A:FeeSchedule (z)Trees: (1)Removal permit:$25.00pertree. (2)Mitigationfee: $150.00 per caliperinch. (aa)Work done priorto permitapproval/issuance:Doubletheregularpermitfee. (bb)Refundingoffeesshallcomplywithsection 109.2ofthe2009InternationalBuildingCode. Otherwiseabovefeesarenotrefundable. (cc)Expired permitreissuancefee: (1)Aspersection105.5ofthe2009InternationalBuildingCode,apermitforany purposedworkshallbedeemedtobeabandonedafter180daysofpermitissuance, unlessprojectcompletionhasbeenpursuedingoodfaithsincepermitissuance; exceptthatthebuildingofficialis authorizedtograntoneormoreextensions oftime, additionalperiodsnottoexceed90(ninety)dayseach.Theextensionshallbe requestedinwritingandjustifiablecausedemonstratedandthebuildingofficialwill approve or denytherequestinwriting. (2)Areissuancefeeof50%oftheoriginalbuildingpermitcostisrequiredtoreactivate any expired permitwherean extensionwasnotrequested and/orapproved. (dd)Hotels: (1)Permit: Seventy-five dollars($75.00)plusten dollars($10.00)perguestroom. (2)Secondreinspectionduetonotedviolations:$47.00. (Ordinance2004-12,ex.A,adopted3/15/04;Ordinance2005-10,ex.A,adopted5/2/05; Ordinance2005-29,sec.3,ex.A,adopted12/5/05;2006Code,ch.1,sec.8.03;Ordinance2006- 37adopted9/18/06;Ordinance2006-41adopted10/2/06;Ordinance2008-02,sec.II,adopted 1/21/08;Ordinance2008-37,sec.II,adopted11/17/08;Ordinance2008-42,sec.II,adopted 12/15/08;Ordinance2009-02,sec.II,adopted1/19/09;Ordinance2011-38,secs.2.01,2.02, adopted10/17/11;Ordinance2013-27adopted9/3/13;Ordinance2013-28,secs.2.01–2.05, adopted9/9/13;OrdinanceadoptingCode) Sec.A1.004Planning and zoning department (a)Comprehensivezoning ordinance: $15.00. (b)Subdivisionregulations:$15.00. (c)Comprehensiveland useplan: $15.00. (d)Park plansupplementtocomprehensiveland useplan:$5.00. (e)Pathway plansupplementto comprehensiveland useplan: $15.00. AppendixA-16 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendix A:FeeSchedule (f)Designstandardsforpaving, drainage and utilityimprovements:$25.00. (g)Maps: (1)Topography: $0.50/sheet. (2)Zoning(11" x 17"): $0.50. (3)Zoning(24" x 36"): $5.00. (4)Street(11" x 17"): $0.50. (h)Meetings: (1)Conceptmeetingwithdeveloper/applicant(initialmeeting): $300.00flatfee. (2)Allsubsequentmeetingswith developer/applicant andstaff: $100.00 per hour. (3)Staff and consultants: $250.00 per hour. (i)Engineeringreview: (1)Amended plat: $110.00 per hour. (2)Replat:$110.00perhour. (3)Shortform plat:$110.00 per hour. (4)Preliminary plat:$110.00per hour. (5)Final plat(includesconstruction plans):$110.00perhour. (6)Developer’s agreement: $110.00 per hour. (7)Civil plans: $110.00 per hour. (8)Supplementalreviewsresultingfrom planrevisions:$110.00 per hour. (j)Developer’sinspectionfee: (1)Inspectionofutilities,infrastructure:5% ofcontractprice. (k)Subdivider’s agreement: (1)Revisions/review bystaff(includingtownattorney): $300.00. (2)Initialreview:$75.00per hour. (l)Updatetoofficialzoningmap: $75.00per hour. (m)Meritoriousexception:$50.00. AppendixA-17 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendix A:FeeSchedule (n)Fence/retainingwallwaiver orspecialexception: $50.00. (o)Publichearinglegalnoticeforpropertyownerswithin200feet:Currentpostalrateforfirst classmail/perletter. (p)Newspaper publicationforpublic hearing notice:Actual cost. (q)Planned development ordinancepublication:Actualcost. (r)Drilling permits: (1)Specific use permitfor new petroleum orgaswell: $2,000.00. (2)Transfer ofpermitifwellissold: $150.00. (3)Explorationpermit: $100.00. (4)Gaswell permit: $1,000.00. (5)Oilwellpermit:$1,000.00. (6)Pipelineinspection:3%ofthevalueofthepipeline. (7)Extractionobservation: $300.00. (8)Reinspectionfee: $45.00. (9)Acceptanceinspectionofcompletedwell: $300.00. (10)Additionalservicesfromthirdparty consultant: $250.00 perhour. (11)Additionalservicesfromthirdpartyinspector: $250.00 per hour. (s)Zoning changerequest: (1)Straightzoning: $300.00 +$10.00/lot(residential). (2)Straightzoning: $300.00 +$15.00/acre(nonresidential). (3)PD: $400.00 + $10.00/lot(residential). (4)PD: $400.00 + $15.00/acre(nonresidential). (t)Conditionalusepermit:$300.00 + $15.00/acre. (u)Temporary use permit: $25.00. (v)Specific use permit: $300.00 + $15.00/acre. AppendixA-18 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendix A:FeeSchedule (w)Specificusepermitforsaleofmixedbeveragesinrestaurantsbyfoodandbeverage certificate only: $300.00. (x)Specific use permitfor beer and winesales(off-premises consumption only):$300.00. (y)Mixed beverage- 1stthrough 3rdyears:Exempt. (z)Mixed beverage- 4th andsubsequentyears: 1/2 ofstatefeeineffectatthetime of permit*. (aa)Off-premises beer and/orwine: $30.00*. (bb)Concept plan:$200.00. (cc)Siteplan:$200.00+ $15.00/acre. (dd)Landscapeplan: $200.00. (ee)Zoningverificationletter: (1)Firstletterwithintwo(2)monthsofzoning approval:$10.00. (2)Allsubsequentletters:$15.00/site. (ff)Zoning coordinator opinion/interpretationletters:$25.00. (gg)Amendmentto planned developmentordinance: $300.00. (hh)Amended plat: (1)Straightzoning: $200.00 +$10.00/lot(residential). (2)Straightzoning: $200.00 +$15.00/acre(nonresidential). (3)PD: $250.00 + $10.00/lot(residential). (4)PD: $250.00 + $15.00/acre(nonresidential). (ii)Replat: (1)Straightzoning: $200.00 +$10.00/lot(residential). (2)Straightzoning: $200.00 +$15.00/acre(nonresidential). (3)PD: $250.00 + $10.00/lot(residential). (4)PD: $250.00 + $15.00/acre(nonresidential). (jj)Shortform plat: (1)Straightzoning: $200.00 +$10.00/lot(residential). AppendixA-19 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendix A:FeeSchedule (2)Straightzoning: $200.00 +$15.00/acre(nonresidential). (3)PD: $300.00 + $10.00/lot(residential). (4)PD: $300.00 + $15.00/acre(nonresidential). (kk)Preliminary plat: (1)Straightzoning: $300.00 +$10.00/lot(residential). (2)Straightzoning: $300.00 +$15.00/acre(nonresidential). (3)PD: $400.00 + $10.00/lot(residential). (4)PD: $400.00 + $15.00/acre(nonresidential). (ll)Final plat: (1)Straightzoning: $300.00 +$10.00/lot(residential). (2)Straightzoning: $300.00 +$15.00/acre(nonresidential). (3)PD: $400.00 + $10.00/lot(residential). (4)PD: $400.00 + $15.00/acre(nonresidential). (mm)Platvacation: $200.00. (nn)Rush platfiling:$300.00. (oo)DentonandTarrantCountyfiling costs:Actual cost. *Denotes annualfee. (Ordinance2004-12,ex.A,adopted3/15/04;Ordinance2005-10,ex.A,adopted5/2/05;2006 Code,ch.1,sec.8.04;Ordinance2008-37,sec.II,adopted11/17/08;Ordinance2011-07,sec. 2.01, adopted 2/24/11) Sec.A1.005Zoning board of adjustment (a)Variancerequest: $150.00. (b)Publichearinglegalnoticeforpropertyownerswithin200feet:Currentpostalratefor certifiedreturnreceiptmail + $0.55each. (c)Newspaper publicationforpublic hearing notice:Actual cost. Note:Thefeesforitems(b)and(c)willbecollectedatleastfive(5)businessdaysinadvanceof mailingsandpublicationofnotice.Failuretopayfeeswillresultinremovalfromthescheduled agenda. AppendixA-20 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendix A:FeeSchedule (d)Filingfeeforappealtozoning board ofadjustment: $100.00. (Ordinance2004-12,ex.A,adopted3/15/04;Ordinance2005-10,ex.A,adopted5/2/05;2006 Code, ch. 1,sec. 8.05;OrdinanceadoptingCode) Sec.A1.006Animal control (a)Lostlicense:$1.00. (b)Impoundfee: $10.00/day. Plustransportationfee: $30.00. (c)Quarantinefee: $200.00. (d)Dangerous dogregistration: $50.00/year. (e)Animalsurrenderfee: $50.00. (f)Euthanasia:Paythefollowingfeesforeuthanasiawithdisposalbasedontypeand/or weight ofanimal: (1)Wildlife(capturedinprivately ownedtrap):$20.00per animal. (2)Onlyif caughtina privately ownedtrap: (A)Adultdog(under 30lbs.):$20.00 per animal. (B)Adultdog(over 30 lbs.):$30.00 per animal. (C)Adultcat: $20.00 peranimal. (D)Kittens: $20.00 perlitter. (E)Puppies:$5.00peranimal. (3)Ifcaughtinaprivatetrapandsurrenderedtoanimalcontrol,theanimalsurrenderfee shallapply.Asinglelitterofkittensorpuppiesshallcountasonesurrenderfee.The euthanasiafeeshallbewaivedifthesurrenderfeeispaid. (g)Piglicensingfee: $5.00per animal. (h)Registrationcertificateforcommercialestablishmentfordangerouswildanimals:$50.00 perestablishment. (Ordinance2004-12,ex.A,adopted3/15/04;Ordinance2005-10,ex.A,adopted5/2/05; Ordinance2006-22,sec.II,adopted7/24/06;2006Code,ch.1,sec.8.06;Ordinance2008-37, sec.II,adopted11/17/08;Ordinance2008-42,sec.II,adopted12/15/08;Ordinance2011-07,sec. 2.02,adopted2/24/11;Ordinance2013-42,sec.2.02,adopted11/18/13;Ordinanceadopting Code) AppendixA-21 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendix A:FeeSchedule Sec.A1.007Emergencymedicalservices Emergencymedicalservices: (1)ALS1 emergency baserate: $855.00. (2)ALS1 non-emergency baserate:$855.00. (3)ALS2 emergency baserate: $900.00. (4)BLS emergency baserate:$787.00. (5)BLS emergency baserateinALS unit: $787.00. (6)BLS non-emergency baserate: $787.00. (7)BLS non-emergency baserateinALStreatment/no-transport:$787.00. (8)Treatment/no-transport:$175.00. (9)ALS emergencymileage: $15.00. Amount calculatedpermileor portionthereof. (10)ALS non-emergencymileage: $15.00. Amount calculatedpermileor portionthereof. (11)BLS emergencymileage:$15.00.Amount calculatedpermileor portionthereof. (12)BLS non-emergencymileage: $15.00. Amount calculatedpermileor portionthereof. (13)ALSsupplies-routinedisposable:$52.50. (14)BLSsupplies-routine disposable:$52.50. (15)Disposablelinenkit:$25.00. (16)Emergencyrate: $94.00. (17)Oxygen, administration,andsupplies/hr.: $119.00. (18)Pulseoximeter:$94.50. (19)Extra attend-CPR: $147.00. (20)ALSsuppliesairwaymanagement: $94.00. (21)ALSsuppliescapnography: $156.00. (22)ALSsuppliesdefibrillation: $210.00. (23)ALSsuppliesEKGpads:$36.75. (24)ALSsuppliesexternalpacing: $210.00. AppendixA-22 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendix A:FeeSchedule (25)ALSsuppliesintubation: $100.00. (26)ALSsuppliesIOinfusion:$262.25. (27)ALSsuppliesIVtherapy:$258.00. (28)ALSsuppliesneedlethoracostomy: $31.50. (29)ALSsuppliessurgicalairway: $314.75. (30)BLSsupplies defibrillation(AED): $42.00. (31)Boneinjection adult:$250.00. (32)Boneinjection pedi: $250.00. (33)Drug-Acetaminophen 5 ml: $2.25. (34)Drug-Activated charcoal20 cc PO:$12.50. (35)Drug-Adenosine 6 mg: $66.62. (36)Drug-Aspirinchewable81mg: $2.10. (37)Drug-Atropinesulfate 0.3mg: $14.69. (38)Drug-Calcium chloride1gm/10ml: $7.75. (39)Drug-Clonodine0.1mg:$11.00. (40)Drug-Dexamethasone 4 mg: $44.00. (41)Drug-Dextrose50%(D50): $18.88. (42)Drug-DiltiazemHCL: $61.88. (43)Drug-Diphenhydramine50mg: $9.44. (44)Drug-Dopamine: $22.03. (45)Drug-Enalaprilat: $44.00. (46)Drug-EPI 1mg/10mlIV: $9.32. (47)Drug-EPI 1mg/ccIV: $15.74. (48)Drug- Flumazenil:$60.00. (49)Drug- Furosemide 20 mg:$20.72. AppendixA-23 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendix A:FeeSchedule (50)Drug-Glucagon 1 mg: $285.00. (51)Drug-Lidocaine drip 1 gm/25ml: $52.50. (52)Drug-LidocaineHCl(2%) 50 mg: $26.23. (53)Drug-Magsulfate,per 500mg: $22.03. (54)Drug-Methylprednisolone 125 mg: $41.44. (55)Drug-MidazolamHCl 1 mg: $41.96. (56)Drug-Morphinesulfate,10mg: $58.75. (57)Drug-Naloxone 1 mgIV: $43.20. (58)Drug-Nitrousoxide:$80.00. (59)Drug-Norcuron 10 mg: $94.42. (60)Drug-Oralglucosegel 15 g: $6.29. (61)Drug-Oxytocin 10IU: $19.93. (62)Drug- Promethazine, 50 mg: $33.05. (63)Drug- Sodium bicarbonatepercc:$7.74. (64)Drug- Sublimaze: $75.75. (65)Drug- Succinylcholine 20ml: $8.39. (66)Drug-Tetracaine: $19.50. (67)Drug-Thiamine 100mgIV:$36.00. (68)Drug-Vecuronium 10 mg: $110.00. (69)Drug-Xopenex1.25mg: $35.50. (70)ETCO2Bulb adult: $32.50. (71)ETCO2Bulb pedi:$32.50. (72)IV-Normalsaline1000cc: $47.75. (73)IV-Normalsaline100 cc:$39.60. (74)IV-Normalsaline250 cc:$39.60. (75)IV-Normalsaline500 cc:$41.90. AppendixA-24 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendix A:FeeSchedule (76)Bloodglucosetest:$45.64. (77)EKGinterpretation:$260.00. (78)IV-Blood draw procedure: $21.00. (79)IV-Lorazepam/Ativan: $35.00. (80)IV-Haldol/Haloperidol:$17.35. (81)IV-Ondansetron/Zofran:$4.50. (82)Nitroglycerinespray: $10.10. (83)IV-Hydromorphone/Dilaudid:$6.50. (84)IV-Hydralazine: $25.38. (85)IV-Budesonide/Pulmicort: $37.50. (86)IV-Amiodarone/Cordarone: $31.25. (Ordinance2004-12,ex.A,adopted3/15/04;Ordinance2005-10,ex.A,adopted5/2/05;2006 Code,ch.1,sec.8.07;Ordinance2008-37,sec.II,adopted11/17/08;Ordinance2011-07,sec. 2.03, adopted 2/24/11) Sec.A1.008Fireplanreview (a)0- 100,000 squarefeet: $0.020 persquarefoot. (b)100,001- 300,000 squarefeet: $2,000.00forthefirst100,000squarefeet. (c)100,001squarefeet plus: $0.018foreachadditionalsquarefoot ofarea. (d)300,000+squarefeet:$5,600.00forthefirst300,000squarefeet;$0.012foreach additionalsquarefoot ofarea orfractionthereof. (e)Majorprojectsmayrequiremultiple planreviews duetotheircomplexity,i.e.: (1)Pre-constructionreview: (A)Utilities. (B)Building plans. (C)Infrastructure. (2)Sprinklersystemreview. (3)Alarmsystemreview. AppendixA-25 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendix A:FeeSchedule (f)The abovefeeschedulewill be assessedfor eachreviewseparately. (g)Subdivisionreviewfee: (1)0- 50 lots:$500.00. (2)50- 100: $750.00. (3)100+:$1,000.00. (h)Platreviewfee: $350.00. (Ordinance2004-12,ex.A,adopted3/15/04;Ordinance2005-10,ex.A,adopted5/2/05;2006 Code, ch. 1,sec. 8.08) Sec.A1.009Firedivision (a)Sprinkler permit*:$25.00/year. (b)Residentialsprinklersystem planreview*(6000+sq.ft. underroof): $400.00. (c)Sprinklersystemreinspection: $75.00. (d)Alarmsystemreinspection*: $25.00. (e)Finalinspectionfornew construction*: $75.00. (f)Reinspectionfor new construction*: $25.00. (g)Burn permits(residentsfree), nonresidents:$25.00aweek. (h)Vent-a-hoodsystem permits*: $175.00. (i)Wetchemicalsystem permit*:$75.00. (j)Aerosol products(500pounds)*: $50.00. (k)Compressedgases*: $100.00. (l)Commercialrubbish handling operations*:$250.00. (m)Cryogens*: $250.00. (n)Dry cleaning plants*: $50.00. (o)Fireworks*: $300.00. (p)Flammable orcombustibleliquids*:$100.00. (q)Motorvehiclefueling dispensingstation*: $50.00. AppendixA-26 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendix A:FeeSchedule (r)Placesof assembly*: $50.00. (s)Pyrotechnicalspecial effectsmaterial*: $50.00. (t)Temporarymembranestructures,tents and canopies*:$25.00. (u)After-hoursinspections: $125.00firsthour; $35.00 each additional hour. (v)Commercialfireplancheckfee*: (1)0- 100,000 squarefeet: $0.020squarefoot. (2)100,001- 300,000 squarefeet: $2,000.00forthefirst100,000squarefeet. (3)100,001squarefeet plus: $0.018foreachadditionalsquarefoot ofarea. (4)300,001+squarefeet: $5,600.00forthefirst 300,000squarefeetplus$0.012for each additionalsquarefoot ofarea orfractionthereof. (w)Residentialsubdivisionreviewfee: (1)0- 50 lots:$500.00. (2)50- 101: $750.00. (3)100+:$1000.00. (x)Platreviewfees: $350.00. *Thesefeesareimposedbyofficialactionofthetownmunicipalutilitydistricts,theyare includedfortheconvenienceofthecustomers,residentsandstaff.Thetownhastakennoofficial actionwithregardtothesetting ofthesefees. (Ordinance2004-12,ex.A,adopted3/15/04;Ordinance2005-10,ex.A,adopted5/2/05;2006 Code, ch. 1,sec. 8.09) Sec.A1.010Municipal court (a)Warrantfee: $50.00. (b)Capiasfee:$50.00. (c)Transcriptionfee: $25.00. (d)NSF checkfee: $25.00. (e)Drivingsafetyfee: $9.90. (f)Courtbuildingsecurityfee: $3.00 perviolationas authorized bystatelaw. AppendixA-27 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendix A:FeeSchedule (g)Courttechnologyfee: $4.00 perviolationasauthorized bystatelaw. (h)Creditcardprocessingfee:5%or percentage chargedby credit card company. (i)Deferreddispositionadministrativefee:$25.00. (Ordinance2004-12,ex.A,adopted3/15/04;Ordinance2005-10,ex.A,adopted5/2/05;2006 Code,ch.1,sec.8.10;Ordinance2011-38,sec.2.03,adopted10/17/11;Ordinance2013-40 adopted 10/21/13) Sec.A1.011Police department (a)Accidentreports:$6.00. (b)Administrativefeeforabatement ofweeds:$100.00. (c)Good conductrecord: $5.00. (d)Fingerprints:$10.00/percard. (e)Overnight parking permit(thirdhouseholdvehicle): $150.00. (f)Overnight parking permit(fourth householdvehicle):$50.00. (g)Annualrenewalpervehicle: $10.00. (h)Transferfee(notto extendtheterm ofthe permit): $10.00. (i)Temporary parking: (1)Permit: $10.00. (2)Renewalfee: $10.00. (j)Soliciting permit: (1)Commercial:$50.00. (2)Charitable: $10.00. (k)Alarmfees: (1)Permitforsingle-family: $50.00. (2)Multifamily: $50.00 + $5.00 perpermitforeachunit. (3)Commercial:$100.00. AppendixA-28 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendix A:FeeSchedule (l)False alarmservicefees: (1)Eachfalsealarmnotificationemittedfromanalarmsitethatisinexcessoffive(5) falsealarms: $25.00. (2)Multifamilydwellingissuedasoneprotectedpropertyforeachfalsealarm notificationinexcessoften: $25.00. (m)Overweightvehicletransport: $50.00. (n)CHL class: $50.00perperson. (o)Homefirearmssafety class: $15.00 perperson. (p)Motorizedcarts: (1)Initialinspectionby policedepartment:$25.00(includes permit/sticker). (2)Reinspectionbypolicedepartment(ifamotorizedcartfailstheinitialinspection): $10.00. (3)Bi-annualrenewal ofthepermit: $25.00. (4)Replacementsticker: $10.00. (Ordinance2004-12,ex.A,adopted3/15/04;Ordinance2005-10,ex.A,adopted5/2/05;2006 Code,ch.1,sec.8.11;Ordinance2008-37,sec.II,adopted11/17/08;Ordinance2013-24adopted 9/3/13;Ordinance2014-07adopted3/17/14;Ordinance2013-11adopted4/22/13;Ordinance adoptingCode) Sec.A1.012Parks and recreation andspecialevents (a)Allfeesaretobepaidatthetimeofreservationandarebasedonavailability.Ratesshown areforeachreservationandarebasedonatwo-hourminimumrentalperiod,unlessotherwise specified. (b)Additionalrentalhourswillbechargedatone-half(1/2)ofthe2-or4-hourratefeeset forth below. (c)Fees arenotapplicabletomembersoftheTrophyClubyouthsportsassociationswhenthey areparticipatinginTrophyClubyouthsportsassociationsponsored activities. (d)Reservations. ResidentNonresident Harmony Soccer Field-Lighted$50.00 $80.00 Harmony Soccer Field-Unlighted$30.00 $60.00 IndependenceBaseball Field #1 - #4-Lighted $50.00 $80.00 AppendixA-29 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendix A:FeeSchedule ResidentNonresident IndependenceBaseball Field #1 - #4-$30.00 $60.00 Unlighted IndependenceMulti-Use Field #1 $30.00 $60.00 IndependenceMulti-Use Field #2 -Lighted $50.00 $80.00 IndependenceMulti-Use Field #2 -Unlighted $30.00 $60.00 PavilionRental(Harmony Park)$50.00fora$100.00fora 4- 4-hour periodhourperiod (e)TrophyClub Park. Vehicleentry$1.00 ATV/motorcycle$12.00 Boat entry$5.00 Residentvehicularannualpass$10.00 Nonresidentvehicularannual pass$25.00 Large pavilionrental(4 hours)$50.00 (f)Community poolfees. Poolrentalfeeslistedbelow areforaminimumtwo-hour period. Residentrates* Dailyrate$4.00 Individualseason pass$25.00 Family pass(upto 5 members)$75.00 Additionalfamilymembers$10.00/member Residentguest pass(unassigned passvalidforentireseason)$20.00/pass Nonresidentrates* Dailyrate$6.00 Individualseason pass$50.00 Familyseason pass(upto5members)$150.00 Additionalfamilymember$20.00 Localbusinessgrouprate**(with a minimum of 8 bathers)$3.00 per user Non-local businessgrouprate**(withaminimum of 8 bathers)$4.00 per user For 20 ormore bathers$3.00 per bather *Childrenunder 35inchesadmittedfree ofcharge. **Inordertoreceivethegrouprate,groupshallscheduledateandtimeofusewith parks andrecreation department. PoolRentalRates Residentialrentalrate Large poolrental$300.00 Spray pad rental(Fri p.m.& Sat-Sun)$300.00 AppendixA-30 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendix A:FeeSchedule PoolRentalRates Spray pad rental(Mon–Fria.m.)$225.00 Pavilionreservation$100.00 Community pool complexrental$700.00 Nonresidentrentalrates Large poolrental$330.00 Spray pad rental(Fri p.m.& Sat-Sun)$330.00 Spray pad rental(Mon-Fri a.m.)$225.00 Pavilionreservation$100.00 Community pool complexrental$770.00 Theminimumrentaltime allowedistwo(2)hours. Additionalrentalhourswillbechargedatone-half(1/2)ofthetwo(2)hourratefeeset forthabove.Cancellationswithlessthanatwenty-four(24)hournoticewillresultinthe forfeitureoftherentalcost. Cancellationswithlessthanaone(1)weeknoticewillresultintheforfeitureoffifty percent(50%)oftherentalcost. (g)Specialevent permitfee:$50.00. (Ordinance2004-12,ex.A,adopted3/15/04;Ordinance2005-10,ex.A,adopted5/2/05;2006 Code,ch.1,secs.8.12,8.15;Ordinance2007-09,sec.II,adopted2/19/07;Ordinance2010-15, sec.2,adopted5/17/10;Ordinance2011-07,sec.2.04,adopted2/24/11;Ordinance2012-12 adopted5/21/12;Ordinance 2013-26,secs. 2.01, 2.02,adopted9/3/13;OrdinanceadoptingCode) Sec.A1.013Administrativefees Thefollowingisasummaryofthechargesforcopiesofpublicinformationthathavebeen adopted bythecommission: (1)Standardpaper copy: $0.10 perpage. (2)Colorpaper copy:$1.00each. (3)Nonstandard-size copy: (A)Diskette: $1.00each. (B)Magnetictape:Actual cost. (C)Datacartridge:Actual cost. (D)Tape cartridge:Actualcost. (E)VHSvideocassette: $2.50 each. (F)Audiocassette:$1.00each. AppendixA-31 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendix A:FeeSchedule (G)Oversized papertray copy:$0.50 each. (H)Mylar,blueline/blueprint paper(allwidths):Actual cost. (i)3mil.: $0.85/linearfoot. (ii)4mil.: $1.10/linearfoot. (iii)5mil.: $1.35/linearfoot. (I)RewritableCD(CD-RW):$1.00. (J)Non-rewritableCD(CD-R): $1.00. (K)Digitalvideodisc(DVD):$3.00. (L)Otherelectronicmedia:Actualcost. (4)Personnel charge: (A)Programming personnel:$28.50/hour. (B)Otherpersonnel: $15.00/hour. (5)Overhead charge: 20%ofpersonnel charge. (6)Microfiche ormicrofilm charge: (A)Papercopy: $0.10 per page. (B)Ficheorfilm copy:Actualcost. (7)Remote documentretrievalcharge:Actualcost. (8)Computerresourcecharge: (A)Mainframe: $10.00/minute. (B)Midsize:$1.50/minute. (C)Client/server: $2.20 per hour. (D)PC orLAN: $1.00 per hour. (9)Miscellaneoussupplies:Actual cost. (10)Postage andshipping charge:Actual cost. (11)Photographs:Actual cost. AppendixA-32 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendix A:FeeSchedule (12)Othercosts:Actualcost. (13)Outsourced/contractedservices:Actual cost. (14)Nosalestax:Nosalestaxshall be appliedtocopiesofpublicinformation. (15)Personnelchargesinexcessof36hours.Notwithstandinganyprovisioncontained hereintothecontrary,anyrequestorofpublicinformationwillbechargedpersonnel costsinaccordancewithV.T.C.A.,GovernmentCode,section552.275foralltimein excessofthirty-six(36)hoursspentbypersonnelofthetowninproducingpublic informationforinspectionor duplication by a requestor, orproviding copies ofpublic informationtoarequestorduringatwelve-monthperiodcommencingonOctober1 ofeachyear.Therecordsmanagementofficershallberesponsibleforprovidingall noticesrequired bylaw. (Ordinance2004-12,ex.A,adopted3/15/04;Ordinance2005-10,ex.A,adopted5/2/05;2006 Code, ch. 1,sec. 8.13;Ordinance2012-13,sec. 2.02,adopted 5/21/12) Sec.A1.014Water andwastewaterfeesforPublicImprovementDistrictNo. 1 (a)Connectionfee- 1": $2,300.00. (b)Impactfee- 1"meter: $1,173.00. Impactfeesformetersizeslessthanorgreaterthan1"shallbebaseduponthefeecharged bytheTrophyClubMunicipalUtilityDistrictNo.1(“MUD1”)inaccordancewithitsduly adoptedrate order. (c)Meterfee-Domestic 1"meter: $343.00. Meterfeesformetersizeslessthanorgreaterthan1"shallbebaseduponthefeecharged bytheTrophyClubMunicipalUtilityDistrictNo.1(“MUD1”)inaccordancewithitsduly adoptedrate order. (d)Monthlyresidential(single-family homes) and commercialwaterfees: (1)Administration: $16.71. (2)0to 6,000gallonspermonth: $2.70/1,000gallons. (3)6,001to 17,000gallons permonth: $3.14/1,000gallons. (4)17,001to 25,000gallons permonth: $3.64/1,000gallons. (5)25,001to 50,000gallons permonth: $4.23/1,000gallons. (6)50,000plusgallons permonth:$4.91/1,000gallons. (e)Multi-unitbuildings:Eachmulti-unitbuilding(apartments,businesscomplex,etc.)served byasinglemetershallbebilledthebaserateforthemetersizeservicingthebuildingmultiplied bythe number ofunitsinthe building or complex. AppendixA-33 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendix A:FeeSchedule (f)Monthlyresidential(single-family homes)wastewaterfees: (1)Baserate 1"meter:$14.58. (2)0–18,000gallons permonth: $2.50/1,000gallons. Residentialsewer usageshallbecapped at18,000gallons permonth. (g)Monthly commercialwastewaterfees: (1)Baserate 1"meter:$14.58. (2)Volumetricrate: $2.50/1,000gallons. Commercialsewerusageshall be billedbased upon actualwaterusage permonth. (h)Multi-unitbuildings:Eachmulti-unitbuilding(apartments,townhomes,businesscomplex, etc.)shallbebilledthebaserateforeachmeterservicingthebuildingandsewerusagewillbe billedbased on actualwater usage permonth. (i)Returnedchecks:$25.00. (j)Security deposits: (1)Builders: $75.00. (2)Residential owners:$75.00. (3)Residentiallessees: $150.00. (k)Servicelineinspectionandleadtest: $150.00. (l)Annualcapitalimprovements andmaintenance charge:$8.90(monthlyfee per connection). (m)Waterandwastewaterratesandfeesarethesameforallpropertieswithinthecorporate boundariesofthetownwhetherserviceisreceiveddirectlyfromMUD1orserviceisreceived fromtown asawholesale customer ofMUD1. (n)TownfeesassetforthaboveareapplicabletotheboundariesoftheTrophyClubPublic ImprovementDistrictNo.1andarebaseduponarateorderadoptedbyTrophyClubMunicipal UtilityDistrictNo1(“MUD1”).Customersofthetownreceivingservicetopropertylocated withintheboundariesofthePIDshallbesubjecttothedulyadoptedMUD1ServiceRulesand Policies,includingallfeesimposedthereby, as amendedfromtimetotime. (o)RatesandfeesforwaterandwastewaterserviceapplicabletotheboundariesofMUD1are imposed pursuantto a rateorder duly adopted byMUD1. (2006Code, ch.1,sec.8.16;Ordinance2008-10,sec.II,adopted 3/3/08;Ordinance2008-17,sec. II,adopted7/7/08;Ordinance2008-37,sec.II,adopted11/17/08;Ordinance2008-42,sec.II, adopted 12/15/08;Ordinance 2014-16 adopted6/16/14;Ordinance 2014-32 adopted9/23/14) AppendixA-34 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendix A:FeeSchedule Sec.A1.015Businessfees (a)Sexually oriented businessannuallicense: $1,000.00. (b)Portable homestorage unit(PODS): (1)Thirty day permit: $25.00. (2)Permit extension: $50.00for additionalthirty-day period. (Ordinance adoptingCode) AppendixA-35 APPENDIXB CODECOMPARATIVETABLE Thistableshowsthelocationorgivesthedispositionofthechapters,sectionsandsubsectionsof the2006TrophyClubCodeofOrdinanceswithinthisrevisedcode.Theabbreviation“NIC” meanstheprovisionis notincludedinthiscode,though notnecessarilyrepealed. 2006CODEOFORDINANCES2016CODEOFORDINANCES CHAPTER1 - ADMINISTRATION ArticleITheCharterCharter ArticleIITownManager (Deleted) ArticleIIITownSecretary(Deleted) ArticleIVTreasurerof theTown (Deleted) ArticleVStaggeredTermsofOfficeforTownCouncil(Deleted) ArticleVITownCouncilRulesof Procedure Sec.6.01Rulesofprocedure A.AuthoritySec.1.03.031 B.General rulesSec.1.03.032 C.TypesofmeetingsSec.1.03.033 D.ChairmananddutiesSec.1.03.034 E.OrderofbusinessSec.1.03.035 F.Considerationofordinances, resolutionsandSec.1.03.036 motions G.RulesofdecorumSec.1.03.037 H.ParliamentarymotionsandprecedenceSec.1.03.038 I.Creationofcommittees,boardsandcommissionsSec.1.03.039 ArticleVIITownAttorney(Deleted) ArticleVIIIScheduleof Fees Sec.8.01Applicability/conflict&waiverSec.A1.001 Sec.8.02 BuildingdefinitionsSec.A1.002 Sec.8.03CommunitydevelopmentdepartmentSec.A1.003 Sec.8.04Planning&zoningdepartmentSec.A1.004 Sec.8.05Zoningboard ofadjustmentSec.A1.005 Sec.8.06AnimalcontrolSec.A1.006 Sec.8.07EmergencymedicalservicesbillingSec.A1.007 Sec.8.08Fireplan reviewSec.A1.008 Sec.8.09FiredivisionSec.A1.009 Sec.8.10MunicipalcourtSec.A1.010 Sec.8.11PolicedepartmentSec.A1.011 Sec.8.12CommunitypoolcomplexSec.A1.012 Sec.8.13AdministrativeSec.A1.013 Sec.8.14TexasAdministrativeCodeDltd.byOrdinanceadoptingCode Sec.8.15Parks& recreationSec.A1.012 Sec.8.16PublicworksforPublicImprovementDistrictNo.1Sec.A1.014 ArticleIX ParticipationinTexasMunicipalRetirementSystem (TMRS) Sec.9.01EmployeeparticipationNIC Sec.9.02Townmanager directedtonotifyboard oftrusteesofNIC theTexas MunicipalRetirementSystem AppendixB-1 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendix B:CodeComparativeTable 2006CODEOFORDINANCES2016CODEOFORDINANCES Sec.9.03ConditionofmembershipNIC Sec.9.04Fixed5%participation rateNIC Sec.9.05PriorservicecreditNIC Sec.9.06TowncontributionstocurrentserviceannuityNIC reserve Sec.9.07Townsecretarydirectedto remittowncontributionsNIC toTMRSboardoftrustees Sec.9.08SupplementaldeathbenefitsfundNIC Sec.9.09NotificationoffundparticipationNIC ArticleXUpdatedServiceCredits Sec.10.01AuthorizationofupdateservicecreditsNIC Sec.10.02 Increasein retirementannuitiesNIC Sec.10.03DatesofallowancesandincreasesNIC Sec.10.04 IncreasedmunicipalcontributionsNIC Sec.10.05 Increasedemployeedeposit rateNIC ArticleXIRestricted PriorServiceCredit Sec.11.01AuthorizationNIC ArticleXIIRetirementServiceBenefits Sec.12.01AuthorizationNIC ArticleXIIIOpenRecords Sec.13.01RequestsforinformationSec.1.07.061 ArticleXIVRecordsManagement Sec.14.01PolicySec.1.07.031 Sec.14.02DefinitionsSec.1.07.032 Sec.14.03Municipal recordsdeclaredpublicpropertySec.1.07.033 Sec.14.04Designationof recordsmanagementofficerSec.1.07.034 Sec.14.05Recordsmanagementplantobedeveloped;approvalSec.1.07.035 ofplan;authorityofplan Sec.14.06Dutiesof recordsmanagementofficerSec.1.07.036 Sec.14.07Recordscontrolschedulestobedeveloped;Sec.1.07.037 approval;filingwithstate Sec.14.08Implementationof recordscontrolschedules;Sec.1.07.038 destructionof recordsunderschedule Sec.14.09Destructionofunscheduled recordsSec.1.07.039 Sec.14.10RecordscenterSec.1.07.040 Sec.14.11AlternativestoragemethodsSec.1.07.041 ArticleXVIndemnificationofOfficers Sec.15.01NeedforindemnificationSec.9.03.001 Sec.15.02DefinitionsSec.9.03.002 Sec.15.03 IndemnificationSec.9.03.003 Sec.15.04RepresentationinactionsSec.9.03.004 Sec.15.05Town’sdefensesSec.9.03.005 Sec.15.06NoticesSec.9.03.006 Sec.15.07DisciplinaryactionsSec.9.03.007 Sec.15.08SuitsbyoronbehalfofthetownSec.9.03.008 Sec.15.09ExclusionsSec.9.03.009 CHAPTER2 - ANIMALCONTROL ArticleIAnimals Sec.1.01DefinitionsSec.2.01.001 Sec.1.02EnforcementSec.2.01.003 Sec.1.03HumanecareofanimalsSec.2.01.006 Sec.1.04Maximumnumber ofanimalsSec.2.01.007 AppendixB-2 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendix B:CodeComparativeTable 2006CODEOFORDINANCES2016CODEOFORDINANCES Sec.1.05ProhibitedactionsagainstanimalsSec.2.01.008 Sec.1.06SanitaryconditionsSec.2.01.009 Sec.1.07DefecationofanimalsonpublicandprivatepropertySec.2.01.010 Sec.1.08AnimalsatlargeSec.2.01.011 Sec.1.09AnimalnoiseSec.2.01.012 Sec.1.10ImpoundingofanimalsSec.2.02.001 Sec.1.11Authoritytoimpound,destroy,killormuzzlecertainSec.2.01.013 animals Sec.1.12DangerousdogsSec.2.01.014 Sec.1.13FeesSec.2.01.004 Sec.1.14ReleaseofunvaccinatedanimalsSec.2.02.002 Sec.1.15AdoptionSec.2.02.003 Sec.1.16Livestock,wildorprohibitedanimalsSec.2.01.015 Sec.1.17Confinement requiredofanimalallegedlyinvolvedSec.2.01.016 inattack Sec.1.18ViciousanimalsSec.2.01.017 Sec.1.19VaccinationSec.2.01.018 Sec.1.20LicensesandtagsSec.2.01.019 Sec.1.21Special requirementsforkeepingminiaturepigsandSec.2.01.020 ferrets Sec.1.22ExceptionsSec.2.01.005 Sec.1.23Certificateof registrationfordangerouswildanimalsSec.2.03.041 Sec.1.24Certificateof registrationapplicationfordangerousSec.2.03.042 wildanimals Sec.1.25Denialor revocationofcertificateof registrationforSec.2.03.043 dangerouswildanimals;appeal Sec.1.26Effectivedateforcertificateof registrationforaSec.2.03.044 dangerouswildanimal Sec.1.27Displayofcertificateof registrationSec.2.03.045 Sec.1.28 Inspection relatedtodangerouswildanimalsSec.2.03.001 Sec.1.29RelocationordispositionofadangerouswildanimalSec.2.03.002 Sec.1.30Attackbyadangerouswildanimal;escapeofSec.2.03.003 dangerouswildanimal;liabilityfordangerouswild animal Sec.1.31Care,treatmentandtransportationofdangerouswildSec.2.03.004 animals Sec.1.32LiabilityinsurancefordangerouswildanimalsSec.2.03.005 Sec.1.33Transfer ofownershipofadangerouswildanimal Sec.2.03.006 Sec.1.34OffenseandpenaltyfordangerouswildanimalsSec.2.03.007 Sec.1.35CivilpenaltyandcostsspecifictodangerousanimalsSec.2.03.008 Sec.1.36ApplicabilitySec.2.03.046 Sec.1.37PenaltySec.2.01.002 CHAPTER3 - BUILDINGSANDCONSTRUCTION ArticleIBuildingOfficial Sec.1.01AppointmentSec.3.02.001 Sec.1.02AuthorityofbuildingofficialSec.3.02.002 ArticleII FormsSurveys Sec.2.01FormsurveySec.3.01.001 ArticleIIIInternationalBuildingCode Sec.3.01ApplicabilityDltd.byOrd. 2012-27 Sec.3.02AdoptionSec.3.03.051 AppendixB-3 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendix B:CodeComparativeTable 2006CODEOFORDINANCES2016CODEOFORDINANCES Sec.3.03Amendmentstothe2003 InternationalBuildingSec.3.03.052 Code Sec.3.04 BoardofappealsDltd.byOrd. 2012-27 Sec.3.05PenaltyDltd.byOrd. 2012-27 ArticleIVInternationalResidentialCode Sec.4.01AdoptionSec.3.03.101 Sec.4.02Amendmentstothe2003 InternationalResidentialSec.3.03.102 Code Sec.4.03 BoardofappealsDltd.byOrd. 2012-28 Sec.4.04PenaltyDltd.byOrd. 2012-28 ArticleVNationalElectricalCode Sec.5.01AdoptionSec.3.03.151 Sec.5.02Amendmentstothe2002National ElectricalCode Sec.3.03.152 Sec.5.03PenaltyDltd.byOrd. 2012-35 ArticleVIInternationalMechanicalCode Sec.6.01AdoptionSec.3.03.201 Sec.6.02Amendmentstothe2003 International MechanicalSec.3.03.202 Code Sec.6.03PenaltyDltd.byOrd. 2012-30 ArticleVIIInternational PlumbingCode Sec.7.01AdoptionSec.3.03.251 Sec.7.02Amendmentstothe2003 InternationalPlumbingSec.3.03.252 Code Sec.7.03PenaltyDltd.byOrd. 2012-29 ArticleVIIIInternationalEnergyConservationCode Sec.8.01AdoptionSec.3.03.301 Sec.8.02Amendmentstothe2003 InternationalEnergySec.3.03.302 ConservationCode Sec.8.03PenaltyDltd.byOrd. 2012-31 ArticleIXInternational FireCode Sec.9.01AdoptionSec.3.03.451 Sec.9.02Amendmentstothe2003 InternationalFireCode Sec.3.03.452 Sec.9.03PenaltyDltd.byOrd. 2012-32 ArticleXRESERVED ArticleXIRoofingRequirements Sec.11.01DefinitionsSec.3.06.001 Sec.11.02Architecturalorlaminatedshingles requiredSec.3.06.005 Sec.11.03 WoodshinglesandwoodshakesprohibitedSec.3.06.006 Sec.11.04Roof repair permit requiredSec.3.06.003 Sec.11.05CompliancewiththeUniformBuildingCode Sec.3.06.007 Sec.11.06AppealprocessSec.3.06.004 Sec.11.07PenaltySec.3.06.002 ArticleXIIStandards for theRepair,RemovalorDemolitionof DangerousorSubstandardBuildings Sec.12.01DefinitionsSec.3.05.001 Sec.12.02PowersofcouncilSec.3.05.004 Sec.12.03ProceduresSec.3.05.005 Sec.12.04Order oftowncouncilSec.3.05.006 Sec.12.05FailuretocomplywithtownorderSec.3.05.007 Sec.12.06Minimumstandards; responsibilitiesofownerSec.3.05.008 Sec.12.07Recoveryofexpenses;lienSec.3.05.009 Sec.12.08AdoptionofuniformcodeSec.3.05.003 Sec.12.09PenaltySec.3.05.002 AppendixB-4 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendix B:CodeComparativeTable 2006CODEOFORDINANCES2016CODEOFORDINANCES ArticleXIIIApartmentComplexLicensing Sec.13.01DefinitionsSec.3.10.001 Sec.13.02License requiredSec.3.10.003 Sec.13.03Licenseapplication,placeofbusiness,issuance,Sec.3.10.004 renewalandexpiration Sec.13.04LicenseandinspectionfeesSec.3.10.005 Sec.13.05Licensedisplay, replacementandtransferabilitySec.3.10.006 Sec.13.06LicensestandardsSec.3.10.007 Sec.13.07 Inspections, reinspectionsandcertificateofSec.3.10.008 occupancy Sec.13.08AppealstothetownSec.3.10.009 Sec.13.09PenaltySec.3.10.002 ArticleXIVSingle FamilyResidenceLicensing Sec.14.01DefinitionsSec.3.11.001 Sec.14.02License requiredSec.3.11.003 Sec.14.03Licenseapplication,placeofbusiness,issuance,Sec.3.11.004 renewalandexpiration Sec.14.04LicenseandinspectionfeesSec.3.11.005 Sec.14.05Licensedisplay, replacementandtransferabilitySec.3.11.006 Sec.14.06LicensestandardsSec.3.11.007 Sec.14.07 Inspections, reinspectionsandcertificateofSec.3.11.008 occupancy Sec.14.08AppealstothetownSec.3.11.009 Sec.14.09PenaltySec.3.11.002 ArticleXVSwimming Pools Sec.15.01DefinitionsSec.3.07.001 Sec.15.02ApplicabilityandprohibitiveconductSec.3.07.003 Sec.15.03ExceptionsSec.3.07.004 Sec.15.04Swimmingpools A.SwimmingpoolpermitapplicationSec.3.07.031 B.PermitfeesSec.3.07.032 C.Fence requirementsSec.3.07.061 D.Formsurvey requiredSec.3.07.062 E.CertificationofcompletionSec.3.07.063 F.LightingSec.3.07.064 G.LicensedcontractorSec.3.07.065 H.LocationSec.3.07.066 I.DrainingofswimmingpoolsSec.3.07.067 J.ScreeningSec.3.07.068 K.ClarityofwaterSec.3.07.069 L. EquipmentSec.3.07.070 Sec.15.05NoticeofviolationSec.3.07.005 Sec.15.06AbatementSec.3.07.006 Sec.15.07AppealsSec.3.07.007 Sec.15.08PenaltySec.3.07.002 ArticleXVI2003International PropertyMaintenanceCode Sec.16.01 2003InternationalPropertyMaintenanceCode Sec.3.03.351 Sec.16.02Localamendmentsto2003 InternationalPropertySec.3.03.352 MaintenanceCode Sec.16.03PenaltyDltd.byOrd. 2012-34 ArticleXVIIHotelRegulations Sec.17.01DefinitionsSec.3.12.001 AppendixB-5 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendix B:CodeComparativeTable 2006CODEOFORDINANCES2016CODEOFORDINANCES Sec.17.02HotelpermitSec.3.12.003 Sec.17.03Guest registration requirementsSec.3.12.004 Sec.17.04HotelpermitstandardsSec.3.12.005 Sec.17.05 Inspections, re-inspectionsandcertificateofSec.3.12.006 occupancy Sec.17.06AppealstothetownSec.3.12.007 Sec.17.07PenaltySec.3.12.002 CHAPTER4 - FLOODDAMAGE PREVENTION ArticleI FloodDamage Prevention Sec.1.01Findingsoffact Sec. 3.13.001 Sec.1.02Statementofpurpose Sec. 3.13.002 Sec.1.03Methodsof reducingfloodlosses Sec. 3.13.003 Sec.1.04Applicability (includedingeneralprovisionsby Sec. 3.13.005 Ordinance2011-12) Sec.1.05Definitions Sec. 3.13.004 Sec.1.06Generalprovisions Sec. 3.13.005 Sec.1.07Administration Sec. 3.13.006 Sec.1.08Provisionsforflood reduction Sec. 3.13.007 Sec.1.09Penalty Sec. 3.13.008 CHAPTER5 - GENERALLANDUSE ArticleIMobileHome&HUD-CodeManufacturedHome Placement andReplacement Sec.1.01DefinitionsSec.3.08.001 Sec.1.02MobilehomesSec.3.08.031 Sec.1.03ReplacementofmobilehomesSec.3.08.032 Sec.1.04HUD-codemanufacturedhomesSec.3.08.033 Sec.1.05ApplicationSec.3.08.034 Sec.1.06 BoatsandtrailerstiedintoutilityserviceSec.3.08.071 Sec.1.07Maintainingheavyvehicles,boats,andtrailersSec.3.08.072 Sec.1.08RecreationalvehiclesSec.3.08.073 Sec.1.09PresumptionSec.3.08.074 Sec.1.10PenaltySec.3.08.002 ArticleIISexuallyOrientedBusinesses Sec.2.01PurposeandintentSec.4.04.001 Sec.2.02DefinitionsSec.4.04.002 Sec.2.03ClassificationSec.4.04.003 Sec.2.04License requiredSec.4.04.031 Sec.2.05 IssuanceoflicenseSec.4.04.032 Sec.2.06FeesSec.4.04.033 Sec.2.07 InspectionSec.4.04.034 Sec.2.08ExpirationoflicenseSec.4.04.035 Sec.2.09SuspensionSec.4.04.036 Sec.2.10RevocationSec.4.04.037 Sec.2.11AppealSec.4.04.038 Sec.2.12Transfer oflicenseSec.4.04.039 Sec.2.13LocationofsexuallyorientedbusinessesSec.4.04.061 Sec.2.14Exemptionfromlocation restrictionsSec.4.04.062 Sec.2.15Additional regulationsfornudeescortagenciesSec.4.04.091 Sec.2.16Additional regulationsfornudemodelstudiosSec.4.04.092 AppendixB-6 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendix B:CodeComparativeTable 2006CODEOFORDINANCES2016CODEOFORDINANCES Sec.2.17Additional regulationsforadulttheatersandadultSec.4.04.093 motionpicturetheaters Sec.2.18Additional regulationsforadultmodelsSec.4.04.094 Sec.2.19RegulationspertainingtoexhibitionofsexuallySec.4.04.095 explicitfilmsorvideos Sec.2.20DisplayofsexuallyexplicitmaterialtominorsSec.4.04.096 Sec.2.21EnforcementSec.4.04.004 Sec.2.22 Injunctive reliefSec.4.04.005 Sec.2.23AmendmenttothisarticleSec.4.04.006 ArticleIIIGravel PitsandMiningOperations Sec.3.01ClassificationSec.4.05.002 Sec.3.02Reclamation; restorationoflandSec.4.05.003 Sec.3.03PenaltySec.4.05.001 ArticleIVSignRegulations Sec.4.01DefinitionsSec.3.09.001 Sec.4.02Permit requirementsSec.3.09.006 Sec.4.03Generalstandards A.Purpose/applicabilitySec.3.09.003 B.HeightofsignsSec.3.09.004 C.BuildingandelectricalcodesapplicableSec.3.09.005 D. IlluminatedsignsSec.3.09.017 E. MiscellaneoustypesofsignsSec.3.09.018 F.Billboardsigns-CEVMSSec.3.09.019(a) GCEVMSorelectronicmessageboardsignsSec.3.09.019(b) Sec.4.04TrafficsafetySec.3.09.016 Sec.4.05Temporarysigns A.TemporarysignsSec.3.09.061 B.PoliticalsignsSec.3.09.062 C.BannersignsSec.3.09.063 D.RealestatesignsSec.3.09.064 E.SpecialpurposesignsSec.3.09.065 Sec.4.06Commercialandinstitutionalsigns A.General regulationsSec.3.09.091 B.TableofsigncriteriaSec.3.09.092 Sec.4.07Permissiblesignsnot requiringpermitsSec.3.09.007 Sec.4.08TemporarypermitsSec.3.09.008 Sec.4.09Non-conformingusesSec.3.09.009 Sec.4.10MeritoriousexceptionsandappealsSec.3.09.010 Sec.4.11MaintenanceofsignsSec.3.09.011 Sec.4.12ViolationsSec.3.09.012 Sec.4.13EnforcementSec.3.09.013 Sec.4.14Enforcement remediesSec.3.09.014 Sec.4.15ProhibitionSec.3.09.015 Sec.4.16PenaltySec.3.09.002 ArticleV ParklandDedicationandOpenSpace Sec.5.01PurposeSec.10.03.001 Sec.5.02DedicationproceduresSec.10.03.002 Sec.5.03MoneyinlieuoflandSec.10.03.003 Sec.5.04Additional requirementsSec.10.03.004 Sec.5.05CreditforconveyanceoffloodplainsSec.10.03.005 Sec.5.06MinimumparkimprovementsSec.10.03.006 Sec.5.07AppealSec.10.03.007 AppendixB-7 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendix B:CodeComparativeTable 2006CODEOFORDINANCES2016CODEOFORDINANCES Sec.5.08 Biennial reviewSec.10.03.008 Sec.5.09Requirementstobesatisfiedpriortodevelopment Sec.10.03.009 Sec.5.10PermitsandservicestobewithheldSec.10.03.010 Sec.5.11Redeterminationof requirementsforproposedSec.10.03.011 additionaldwellingunits Sec.5.12PenaltySec.10.03.012 ArticleVIOilandGasWellManual Sec.6.01Standardsforoilandgaswelldrillingand production A.GenerallySec.14.03.031 1.CompliancewiththedevelopmentsiteplanSec.14.03.032 2.On-site requirementsSec.14.03.033 3.OperationsandequipmentpracticesandstandardsSec.14.03.034 4.StoragetanksandseparatorsSec.14.03.035 5.FlowlinesandgatheringlinesSec.14.03.036 6.Additionalsafetyandenvironmental requirementsSec.14.03.037 7.SupplementaldrillingSec.14.03.038 8.CompliancewithotherlawsSec.14.03.039 Sec.6.02RequirementsspecifictoanoilandgaswellSec.14.03.002 developmentsiteplan Sec.6.03PenaltySec.14.03.001 CHAPTER6 - HEALTHANDSANITATION ArticleIHealthInspector Sec.1.01HealthauthoritySec.6.03.001 Sec.1.02PaymentofexpensesSec.6.03.002 Sec.1.02TermofhealthauthoritySec.6.03.003 Sec.1.03A residentoftheStateofTexasSec.6.03.004 Sec.1.05RemovalofhealthauthoritySec.6.03.004 Sec.1.06AppointmentDltd.byOrdinanceadoptingCode ArticleII FoodEstablishmentRegulations Sec.2.01AdoptionofTexasFood EstablishmentRulesSec.4.06.001 Sec.2.02DefinitionsSec.4.06.002 Sec.2.03EnforcementoftheseprovisionsSec.4.06.004 Sec.2.04Permits&exceptionsSec.4.06.041 Sec.2.05Permit requirementsSec.4.06.042 Sec.2.06SuspensionofpermitSec.4.06.043 Sec.2.07RevocationofpermitSec.4.06.044 Sec.2.08 InspectionoffoodestablishmentsSec.4.06.005 Sec.2.09ExaminationandcondemnationoffoodSec.4.06.006 Sec.2.10Submissionand reviewofplans requiredSec.4.06.007 Sec.2.11Foodprotectionmanager requiredSec.4.06.008 Sec.2.12SnowconeestablishmentsDltd.byOrd. 2014-17 Sec.2.13MobileunitsSec.4.06.009 Sec.2.14PenaltySec.4.06.003 CHAPTER7 - MUNICIPALCOURT ArticleIMunicipalCourt ofRecordNo.1 Sec.1.01Abolition;creationSec.7.02.001 Sec.1.02AuthoritySec.7.02.002 Sec.1.03CommencementSec.7.02.003 Sec.1.04Judges A.AppointmentsSec.7.02.031 B.QualificationsSec.7.02.032 AppendixB-8 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendix B:CodeComparativeTable 2006CODEOFORDINANCES2016CODEOFORDINANCES C.TemporaryvacancySec.7.02.033 D.VacancySec.7.02.034 E.RemovalSec.7.02.035 F.JudicialauthoritySec.7.02.036 Sec.1.05AppointmentofclerkSec.7.02.004 Sec.1.06Failuretoappear/violatepromisetoappearSec.7.02.005 Sec.1.07DrivingsafetyfeesSec.7.03.001 Sec.1.08 WarrantfeesSec.7.03.002 Sec.1.09TranscriptpreparationfeeSec.7.03.003 ArticleII PresidingJudge Sec.2.01Appointments (ofspecificpersonsasjudge)NIC CHAPTER8 - NUISANCES ArticleINoiseNuisances Sec.1.01NuisancesdefinedSec.8.02.003 Sec.1.02LawnequipmentSec.8.02.004 Sec.1.03ExemptionbypermitSec.8.02.005 Sec.1.04 Injunctive reliefSec.8.02.002 Sec.1.05PenaltySec.8.02.001 ArticleIIGraffiti Sec.2.01DefinitionsSec.8.03.001 Sec.2.02Graffiti:noticeofviolationSec.8.03.003 Sec.2.03PenaltySec.8.03.002 ArticleIIIWeeds Sec.3.01Unlawfultopermitweeds,grassoranyother planttoSec.8.09.001 growhigherthantwelveinches Sec.3.02Accumulationofgrass,weedsandbrushSec.8.09.002 Sec.3.03RemovalofweedsSec.8.09.003 Sec.3.04ObjectionableandunsightlymatterSec.8.09.004 Sec.3.05NoticeofviolationSec.8.09.005 Sec.3.06Abatementofweeds A.Assessmentoftown’sexpensesSec.8.09.006 B.Abatementofweedswithoutnotice–AuthorizedSec.8.09.007(a) C.Same–NoticeofabatementrequiredSec.8.09.007(b) D.Same–ContentsofnoticeSec.8.09.007(c) E.Same–RighttohearingSec.8.09.007(d) F.Same–ConductofhearingSec.8.09.007(e) G.Same–Assessmentoftown’sexpensesSec.8.09.007(f) H.Same–AuthorityadditionalSec.8.09.007(g) Sec.3.07FilingacomplaintSec.8.09.008 Sec.3.08PenaltySec.8.09.009 ArticleIVAbandonedandJunkVehicles Sec.4.01DefinitionsSec.8.08.001 Sec.4.02Abandonedmotorvehicles A.AuthoritytotakepossessionSec.8.08.031 B.NoticeSec.8.08.032 C.StoragefeesSec.8.08.033 D.Saleorother disposition 1.SaleatauctionSec.8.08.034 2.VehiclesleftinstoragefacilitySec.8.08.035 3.DisposaltodemolisherSec.8.08.036 Sec.4.03Junkedvehicles A.DeclarationofnuisancesSec.8.08.061 B.AbatementofnuisancenoticeSec.8.08.062 AppendixB-9 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendix B:CodeComparativeTable 2006CODEOFORDINANCES2016CODEOFORDINANCES C.ProcedurestoabatenuisanceSec.8.08.063 D. ExceptionsSec.8.08.064 E.AuthoritytoenforceSec.8.08.065 Sec.4.04ObstructionoftrafficSec.8.08.003 Sec.4.05PenaltySec.8.08.002 ArticleVOutdoorStorage/OutdoorDisplay Sec.5.01DefinitionsSec.8.04.001 Sec.5.02Outdoorstorage/displayscreeningSec.8.04.003 Sec.5.03Outdoorstorage/displayscreeningSec.8.04.004 Sec.5.04PortablehomestorageunitsSec.8.04.005 Sec.5.05PenaltySec.8.04.002 CHAPTER9 - PARKSANDRECREATION ArticleI ParksandRecreationBoard Sec.1.01DefinitionsSec.1.08.031 Sec.1.02 Boardestablished/number ofmembers/termsSec.1.08.032 establishedqualifications Sec.1.03PowersanddutiesoftheboardSec.1.08.033 Sec.1.04ProceduresoftheboardSec.1.08.034 ArticleIITrophyClub Park Sec.2.01DefinitionsSec.1.08.091 Sec.2.02Hoursopentothepublic/signageSec.1.08.092 Sec.2.03GeneralprohibitionsSec.1.08.093 Sec.2.04ExemptionsSec.1.08.094 Sec.2.05EnablingprovisionSec.1.08.095 Sec.2.06Vehicles,speedandtrafficSec.1.08.096 Sec.2.07Operationofall-terrainvehicles,motorcycles,Sec.1.08.097 mopedsandmotor-drivencycles Sec.2.08UsagefeesSec.1.08.098 Sec.2.09SpecialeventpermitapplicationprocedureSec.1.08.121 Sec.2.10ReasonsforspecialeventpermitdenialSec.1.08.122 Sec.2.11AppealsofspecialeventpermitdenialorconditionalSec.1.08.123 approval CHAPTER10 - PUBLICSAFETY ArticleICreationof PoliceDepartment Sec.1.01CreationofpolicedepartmentSec.9.05.031 Sec.1.02StandardsSec.9.05.032 Sec.1.03ChiefofpoliceSec.9.05.033 Sec.1.04DutiesofpoliceofficersSec.9.05.034 Sec.1.05Police reserve A.CreationSec.9.05.061 B.AuthorityofchiefofpoliceSec.9.05.062 C.QualificationsofmembersSec.9.05.063 D.DutiesSec.9.05.064 E.Appointmentofmembers;resignationSec.9.05.065 Sec.1.06DutiesofpoliceofficersSec.9.05.001 ArticleIITraffic&Vehicles Sec.2.01DefinitionsSec.12.01.001 Sec.2.02Speedofvehicles A. MaximumspeedSec.12.03.041 B.SpeedofvehiclesSec.12.03.042 C.SignsSec.12.03.043 AppendixB-10 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendix B:CodeComparativeTable 2006CODEOFORDINANCES2016CODEOFORDINANCES Sec.2.03Trafficcontroldevices A.Uniformityoftrafficcontroldevices;Sec.12.02.001 conformancetomanual B.StopsignsSec.12.02.031 C.U-turnsSec.12.02.032 D.StoplightsRpld.byOrdinanceadoptingCode E.ComplianceSec.12.02.002 F. ExceptionsastoauthorizedemergencyvehiclesSec.12.02.003 G.DisplayofunauthorizeddeviceSec.12.02.004 H. InterferenceSec.12.02.005 I. ManualoperationbyschoolcrossingguardSec.12.02.006 J. InstallationandmaintenancegenerallySec.12.02.007 K.Same- EvidenceofauthoritySec.12.02.008 L.EmergencysignsSec.12.02.033 Sec.2.04ImpairingvisibilitySec.12.01.003 Sec.2.05Parking A.DefinitionsSec.12.04.001 B.ParkingofvehiclesprohibitedSec.12.04.003 C.Parkingonunapprovedsurfaces 1.ParkingonunapprovedsurfaceSec.12.04.004 2.ParkingnearcertaincrosswalksSec.12.04.005 D. ExceptionforemergencyvehiclesSec.12.04.006 E.OvernightparkingSec.12.04.008 F.PresumptionSec.12.04.002 G.ParkingforhandicappedpersonsSec.12.04.009 H.ParkingprohibitedinspecificplacesSec.12.04.007 Sec.2.06Overweightvehicles A.Weightsandloadsofvehicles;specialpermitsSec.12.05.031 B.WeightofloadSec.12.05.032 C.Applicationfor registrationtoshowweightandSec.12.05.033 maximumload;license receipt;penaltyfor violation D.LiabilitySec.12.05.034 E. Motorvehicle,solidwastetransport,weightSec.12.05.035 limitations F.Weightofvehiclestransporting ready-mixSec.12.05.036 concrete G.WeighingloadedvehiclesbypoliceofficersSec.12.05.037 Sec.2.07PrivatestreetsSec.12.01.004 Sec.2.08PenaltySec.12.01.002 ArticleIIIAlarmSystems Sec.3.01DisclaimerSec.4.02.001 Sec.3.02DefinitionsSec.4.02.002 Sec.3.03Permit required;application,issuanceSec.4.02.041 Sec.3.04Permitdurationand removalSec.4.02.042 Sec.3.05Properalarmsystemoperationandmaintenance Sec.4.02.005 Sec.3.06Manual reset requiredSec.4.02.006 Sec.3.07ReportingofalarmsignalsSec.4.02.007 Sec.3.08Alarm reportingSec.4.02.008 Sec.3.09RecordkeepingSec.4.02.009 Sec.3.10AutomaticdialingprohibitedSec.4.02.010 Sec.3.11AlarmsystemoperatinginstructionsSec.4.02.011 AppendixB-11 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendix B:CodeComparativeTable 2006CODEOFORDINANCES2016CODEOFORDINANCES Sec.3.12Alarmdispatch recordsSec.4.02.012 Sec.3.13Systemperformance reviewsSec.4.02.013 Sec.3.14Servicefee;falsealarmnotificationSec.4.02.014 Sec.3.15RevocationofalarmpermitSec.4.02.043 Sec.3.16Appealofdenialor revocationofapermit A.RequestforhearingSec.4.02.044(a) B.ConductofhearingSec.4.02.044(b) C.ResponsibilityforactsbyagentsSec.4.02.015 Sec.3.17Forfeitureofapplicationfeeupon revocationofSec.4.02.045 permit Sec.3.18ReapplicationofpermitafterrevocationSec.4.02.046 Sec.3.19ExemptionofcertaingovernmentbodiesSec.4.02.004 Sec.3.20PenaltiesSec.4.02.003 ArticleIV PeddlersandSolicitors Sec.4.01DefinitionsSec.4.03.001 Sec.4.02Commercialsolicitation A.Permit requiredSec.4.03.031 B.Affirmativedefensestopermit requirement Sec.4.03.032 C.ApplicationforpermitSec.4.03.033 D. Issuanceofpermits;bond requiredSec.4.03.034 E.PermitholdersandidentificationcardsSec.4.03.035 F.Appealfromdenialor revocationofpermit Sec.4.03.036 G.ProhibitedconductSec.4.03.037 H.SaleoffreshorfrozenmeatsandseafoodSec.4.03.038(a) prohibitedonpublicproperty I.SaleoffreshorfrozenmeatsorseafoodbySec.4.03.038(b) itinerantvendorsprohibited J.UnlawfultosolicitoccupantsofvehiclesonpavedSec.4.03.039(a) surfaceorshoulder ofpublicstreets K.UnlawfultosolicitortoerectstructuresonpublicSec.4.03.039(b) property L.NewspaperandpublicationsalesSec.4.03.039(c) M. MajorthoroughfaresSec.4.03.039(d) N.Childsolicitations-SupervisionofchildSec.4.03.040 solicitors Sec.4.03Charitablesolicitations A.Permit required/displayofproofSec.4.03.071 B.AffirmativedefensesSec.4.03.072 C.Application-SameinformationtobecontainedSec.4.03.073 D. Issuanceofpermit/durationofpermitSec.4.03.074 E.Appealfrompermitdenialor revocationSec.4.03.075 F.ResponsibilityforactsofsolicitorsSec.4.03.076 G.CertainmethodsofsolicitationprohibitedSec.4.03.077 Sec.4.04Religioussolicitations A.Registration requirementSec.4.03.101 B.Formof registrationSec.4.03.102 C.RegistrationcardSec.4.03.103 D.CertainmethodsofsolicitationsprohibitedSec.4.03.104 Sec.4.05ApprovedtimesforsolicitationsSec.4.03.003 Sec.4.06PenaltySec.4.03.002 ArticleVDischargeof Firearms Sec.5.01DischargeoffirearmsprohibitedSec.8.05.002 Sec.5.02PenaltyOmittedbyOrd. 2011-21 AppendixB-12 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendix B:CodeComparativeTable 2006CODEOFORDINANCES2016CODEOFORDINANCES ArticleVIUseof Fireworks Sec.6.01DefinitionsSec.5.03.001 Sec.6.02Generalprohibitionagainstmanufacture,sale,Sec.5.03.003 dischargetransportation,etc. Sec.6.03PermittedtransportationSec.5.03.004 Sec.6.04Certainsignalflares,torpedoesand rocketsexempt Sec.5.03.005 Sec.6.05Toypistolcapscontaininglessthantwenty-fiveone-Sec.5.03.006 hundredths rainsofexplosivecompoundsexcepted Sec.6.06 Illegal fireworksasnuisance;seizureandSec.5.03.007 destruction,etc. Sec.6.07RightofentrytoenforceordinanceSec.5.03.008 Sec.6.08Publicdisplays-whenpermittedSec.5.03.031 Sec.6.09ApplicationforpermitSec.5.03.032 Sec.6.10 Issuanceordenialandtermof permit;permitnotSec.5.03.033 transferable Sec.6.11 Insuranceorbond requiredSec.5.03.034 Sec.6.12OnlyaerialdisplayspermittedSec.5.03.035 Sec.6.13MaterialnottobestoredintownSec.5.03.036 Sec.6.14HazardousconditionsprohibitedSec.5.03.037 Sec.6.15QualificationsofpersonhandlingfireworksSec.5.03.038 Sec.6.16FirementobepresentSec.5.03.039 Sec.6.17ViolationsRpld.byOrdinanceadoptingCode Sec.6.18Timewithinwhichtocomply;fivethousandfeet Sec.5.03.009 Sec.6.19PenaltySec.5.03.002 ArticleVIIEmergencySituations Sec.7.1Responsetoemergency A.GenerallySec.9.02.001 B. Emergencyvehiclesused forlawenforcement Sec.12.01.006 ArticleVIIIComprehensiveEmergencyManagement Sec.8.01OrganizationSec.1.06.001 Sec.8.02Emergencymanagementdirector-powersanddutiesSec.1.06.002 Sec.8.03EmergencymanagementplanSec.1.06.003 Sec.8.04 InterjurisdictionalprogramSec.1.06.004 Sec.8.05OverrideSec.1.06.005 Sec.8.06LiabilitySec.1.06.006 Sec.8.07CommitmentoffundsSec.1.06.007 Sec.8.08Offenses;penaltiesSec.1.06.008 Sec.8.09PenaltySec.1.06.009 ArticleIXSaleofVehicleson Privateor PublicStreets Sec.9.01ProhibitionSec.8.01.001(a) Sec.9.02PenaltySec.8.01.001(b) ArticleXEmergencyMedicalServices Sec.10.01DefinitionsSec.6.02.001 Sec.10.02EmergencymedicalserviceprovidedbytownSec.6.02.003 Sec.10.03FeeSec.6.02.004 Sec.10.04ResponsibilitytopayfeeSec.6.02.005 Sec.10.05 WherefeesincurredSec.6.02.006 Sec.10.06FalsestatementofemergencySec.6.02.007 Sec.10.07PenaltySec.6.02.002 ArticleXIMotorAssistedScooters Sec.11.01DefinitionsSec.12.06.001 AppendixB-13 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendix B:CodeComparativeTable 2006CODEOFORDINANCES2016CODEOFORDINANCES Sec.11.02RestrictionsandprohibitionformotorassistedSec.12.06.003 scooters Sec.11.03PenaltySec.12.06.002 ArticleXIIRegisteredSexOffenders Sec.12.01DefinitionsSec.8.06.001 Sec.12.02OffensesSec.8.06.002 Sec.12.03Evidentiarymatters;measurementsSec.8.06.003 Sec.12.04Culpablementalstatenot requiredSec.8.06.004 Sec.12.05AffirmativedefensesSec.8.06.005 Sec.12.06PenaltySec.8.06.006 Sec.12.07 1,000'safetyzonemapSec.8.06.007 ArticleXIII FireMarshal’sOffice Sec.13.01Creationoffiremarshal’sofficeSec.5.02.001 Sec.13.02StandardsSec.5.02.002 Sec.13.03Firemarshal-authorityanddutiesSec.5.02.003 Sec.13.04DutiesofarsoninvestigatorsSec.5.02.004 Sec.13.05Arsoninvestigator reserveforceSec.5.02.005 CHAPTER11 - PUBLICWORKS ArticleIRefuse,Recyclable,andHazardousWasteMaterials Sec.1.01DefinitionsSec.13.02.001 Sec.1.02Dutiesofa residentialcustomerSec.13.02.002 Sec.1.03ResidentialcollectionofbrushSec.13.02.003 Sec.1.04ResidentialcollectionchargesSec.13.02.004 Sec.1.05ResidentialcollectionofhazardouswastematerialsSec.13.02.005 Sec.1.06RemovalofdebrisSec.13.02.006 Sec.1.07Dutiesofcommercial,institutional,industrialandSec.13.02.007 residentialcustomers Sec.1.08Commercial,institutionalandindustrialcollectionSec.13.02.008 Sec.1.09ProhibitedactsSec.13.02.009 ArticleIIScavengingRefuse Sec.2.01DefinitionsSec.13.02.041 Sec.2.02ScavengingdiscardedmaterialprohibitedSec.13.02.043 Sec.2.03ExceptionsSec.13.02.044 Sec.2.04PenaltySec.13.02.042 ArticleIIIManagement of PublicRight(s) of Way Sec.3.01DefinitionsSec.13.04.001 Sec.3.02Provider registration;permittingandnoticeSec.13.04.003 requirements Sec.3.03Right(s)-of-wayandconstructionSec.13.04.004 Sec.3.04Construction/maintenance/repairSec.13.04.005 Sec.3.05Trees/landscapingSec.13.04.006 Sec.3.06AttachmentstospaceinductsSec.13.04.007 Sec.3.07Temporary removalofaerialwiresSec.13.04.008 Sec.3.08RestorationSec.13.04.009 Sec.3.09SafetySec.13.04.010 Sec.3.10Provider responsibilitySec.13.04.011 Sec.3.11 InsuranceSec.13.04.012 Sec.3.12PenaltySec.13.04.002 Sec.3.13GoverninglawSec.13.04.013 Sec.3.14 IndemnitySec.13.04.014 Sec.1.15SuretySec.13.04.015 \[sic\] AppendixB-14 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendix B:CodeComparativeTable 2006CODEOFORDINANCES2016CODEOFORDINANCES Sec.3.16Director’sauthority/enforcement/offensesSec.13.04.016 Sec.3.17VenueSec.13.04.017 Sec.3.18NoticeSec.13.04.018 ArticleIV PublicStormwaterDrainageUtility Sec.4.01DefinitionsSec.13.03.001 Sec.4.02AdoptionoffindingsSec.13.03.003 Sec.4.03Designationofprogram responsibilitySec.13.03.004 Sec.4.04ExemptionSec.13.03.005 Sec.4.05PenaltyclauseSec.13.03.002 ArticleVStormwaterDrainage Fees Sec.5.01Definitions Sec. 13.03.031 Sec.5.02Findingsanddeterminations Sec. 13.03.032 Sec.5.03Stormwater drainageutilityfeesschedule Sec. 13.03.033 Sec.5.04 Billing,payment,andpenalties Sec. 13.03.034 Sec.5.05Adjustmentoffees Sec. 13.03.035 Sec.5.06Stormwater drainageutilityfund Sec. 13.03.036 Sec.5.07Exemption Sec. 13.03.037 Sec.5.08PenaltyOmittedbyOrd. 2012-01 ArticleVIStormwaterRunoff Sec.6.01GeneralprovisionsSec.3.14.001 Sec.6.02DefinitionsSec.3.14.002 Sec.6.03Conductandaffirmativedefenses-prohibitedSec.3.14.005 Sec.6.04NuisancesSec.3.14.006 Sec.6.05RunofffromconstructionactivitySec.3.14.007 Sec.6.06ErosioncontroldepositaccountSec.3.14.008 Sec.6.07Maintenanceand repair ofstormwaterfacilitiesSec.3.14.009 Sec.6.08AdministrationandenforcementSec.3.14.004 Sec.6.09PenaltySec.3.14.003 ArticleVIISepticTanks Sec.7.01ConstructionSec.13.01.001(a) Sec.7.02ExemptionSec.13.01.001(b) Sec.7.03PenaltySec.13.01.001(c) ArticleVIIILawnandLandscapeIrrigationConservation Sec.8.01RestrictionsSec.1.10.062 Sec.8.02Rain-sensingdevicesandfreezegaugesSec.1.10.063 Sec.8.03VarianceSec.1.10.064 Sec.8.04AppealsSec.1.10.065 Sec.8.05ExemptionsSec.1.10.066 Sec.8.06PenaltySec.1.10.061 ArticleIXDroughtContingencyMeasures Sec.9.01Declarationofpolicy,purpose,andintentSec.1.10.091 Sec.9.02Applicability (thissectioncombinedwith“policy,Sec.1.10.091 purposeandintent”byOrdinance2013-13) Sec.9.03DefinitionsSec.1.10.093 Sec.9.04NotificationSec.1.10.095 Sec.9.05Stage1droughtconditions-prohibitedconductandSec.1.10.096 exceptions Sec.9.06Stage2droughtconditions-prohibitedconductandSec.1.10.097 exceptions Sec.9.07Stage3droughtconditions-prohibitedconductandSec.1.10.098 exceptions AppendixB-15 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendix B:CodeComparativeTable 2006CODEOFORDINANCES2016CODEOFORDINANCES Sec.9.08Terminationof restrictionsSec.1.10.099 Sec.9.09EnforcementSec.1.10.094 CHAPTER12 - SUBDIVISIONRULESANDREGULATIONS ArticleIGeneral ProvisionsandRequirements Sec.1.01TitleSec.10.02.001 Sec.1.02AuthoritySec.10.02.002 Sec.1.03PurposeSec.10.02.003 Sec.1.04ConditionsSec.10.02.004 Sec.1.05JurisdictionSec.10.02.005 Sec.1.06ConsistencywithplansandordinancesSec.10.02.006 Sec.1.07SpecialprovisionsSec.10.02.007 Sec.1.08 Interpretation/conflictSec.10.02.008 Sec.1.09AmendmentsSec.10.02.009 ArticleIIDefinitions Sec.2.01GeneralSec.10.02.031 Sec.2.02DefinitionsSec.10.02.032 ArticleIIIGeneral PlatSubmittalRequirements Sec.3.01RequirementstoplatSec.10.02.061 Sec.3.02PreliminaryconferenceSec.10.02.062 Sec.3.03PlatsubmittalSec.10.02.063 Sec.3.04Approvalprocedure-overviewSec.10.02.064 Sec.3.05CriteriaforplatapprovalSec.10.02.065 Sec.3.06Staff reviewofplatapplicationSec.10.02.066 Sec.3.07PreliminaryplatsSec.10.02.067 Sec.3.08FinalplatsSec.10.02.068 Sec.3.09Vacationinstrument, replattingandamendedplatsSec.10.02.069 Sec.3.10ShortformplatsSec.10.02.070 Sec.3.11DedicationSec.10.02.071 Sec.3.12ProvisionofutilityserviceSec.10.02.072 Sec.3.13UndergroundingofutilitiesSec.10.02.073 ArticleIVImprovements Sec.4.01ResponsibilityforconstructionSec.10.02.101 Sec.4.02PriorapprovalofengineeringdesignsSec.10.02.102 Sec.4.03 InspectionsSec.10.02.103 Sec.4.04As-builtplansSec.10.02.104 Sec.4.05Engineer’scertificateSec.10.02.105 ArticleVImprovements Sec.5.01GeneralSec.10.02.131 Sec.5.02 BlocksSec.10.02.132 Sec.5.03LotsSec.10.02.133 Sec.5.04StreetsSec.10.02.134 Sec.5.05SidewalksandextrawidthpathsSec.10.02.135 Sec.5.06StormdrainageSec.10.02.136 Sec.5.07 Water,sewerandfireSec.10.02.137 Sec.5.08UtilityeasementsSec.10.02.138 Sec.5.09MonumentsSec.10.02.139 Sec.5.10NaturaltreeandgroundcoverSec.10.02.140 ArticleVIEnforcement Sec.6.01GeneralSec.10.02.171 Sec.6.02Penaltyforviolatorsof regulationsSec.10.02.172 Sec.6.03Townattorney’sauthoritySec.10.02.173 Sec.6.04 Waiverstosubdivision regulationsSec.10.02.174 AppendixB-16 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendix B:CodeComparativeTable 2006CODEOFORDINANCES2016CODEOFORDINANCES ArticleVIIDeveloper’sAgreement, FinancialAssuranceand ConstructionContracts forPublicImprovements Sec.7.01ProceduresSec.10.02.201 Sec.7.02Performancebonds,paymentbonds,maintenanceSec.10.02.202 bonds& financialassurances Sec.7.03 InspectionsandapprovalofpublicimprovementsSec.10.02.203 Sec.7.04Deferralorwaiver of requiredimprovementsSec.10.02.204 Sec.7.05Generalconstruction requirementsSec.10.02.205 Sec.7.06ApprovalofworkSec.10.02.206 Sec.7.07OwnershipandmaintenanceofcompletedpublicSec.10.02.207 facilities Sec.7.08RefundtodeveloperfromfutureconnectiontoSec.10.02.208 sanitarysewersystem ArticleVIIITree PreservationandRemoval Sec.8.01DefinitionsSec.10.02.241 Sec.8.02TreeboardSec.10.02.242 Sec.8.03TreepreservationSec.10.02.243 Sec.8.04 InformationassistanceSec.10.02.244 Sec.8.05ProtectedtreesSec.10.02.245 Sec.8.06SpecimentreesSec.10.02.246 Sec.8.07MajesticorhistorictreesSec.10.02.247 Sec.8.08Tree removaland replacementSec.10.02.248 Sec.8.09TreeprotectionmeasuresSec.10.02.249 Sec.8.10TreepermitsSec.10.02.250 Sec.8.11Land-disturbingactivitiesSec.10.02.251 Sec.8.12AppealsSec.10.02.252 Sec.8.13PenaltySec.10.02.010 CHAPTER13 -ZONING ArticleIIntent, PurposeandMethods Sec.1.01ShorttitleSec.14.02.001 Sec.1.02PurposeSec.14.02.002 Sec.1.03OfficialzoningmapSec.14.02.003 Sec.1.04RulesforinterpretationofdistrictboundariesSec.14.02.004 Sec.1.05GeneralprovisionsSec.14.02.005 Sec.1.06NewlyannexedterritorySec.14.02.006 Sec.1.07ZoningdesignationofvacatedstreetsandalleysSec.14.02.007 Sec.1.08 WaterareasSec.14.02.008 ArticleIIDefinitions Sec.2.01CatchlinesSec.14.02.051 Sec.2.02GeneraldefinitionsSec.14.02.052 ArticleIIIEstablishment of Districts Sec.3.01DistrictclassificationsSec.14.02.101 Sec.3.02ClassificationofnewandunlistedpropertiesSec.14.02.102 Sec.3.02ClassificationofnewandunlistedpropertiesSec.14.02.103 \[Renumberedand renamedassec.3.03,Usetable, byOrd. 2011-17\] ArticleIVDistrictRegulations Sec.4.01R-15SingleFamilyDistrict regulationsSec.14.02.151 Sec.4.02R-12SingleFamilyDistrict regulationsSec.14.02.152 Sec.4.03R-11SingleFamilyDistrict regulationsSec.14.02.153 Sec.4.04R-10SingleFamilyDistrict regulationsSec.14.02.154 Sec.4.05R-9SingleFamilyDistrict regulationsSec.14.02.155 AppendixB-17 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendix B:CodeComparativeTable 2006CODEOFORDINANCES2016CODEOFORDINANCES Sec.4.06R-8SingleFamilyDistrict regulationsSec.14.02.156 Sec.4.07R-FVSingleFamilyDistrictregulationsSec.14.02.157 Sec.4.08R-TTTwentyinTrophySingleFamilyDistrictSec.14.02.158 regulations Sec.4.09R-OHOakHillSingleFamilyDistrict regulationsSec.14.02.159 Sec.4.10R-OHPOakHillPatioSingleFamilyDistrictSec.14.02.160 regulations Sec.4.11R-SSummitSingleFamilyDistrict regulationsSec.14.02.161 Sec.4.12MH-HUDCode ManufacturedHomeandSec.14.02.162 IndustrializedHousingDistrict regulations Sec.4.13PD-PlannedDevelopmentDistrict regulationsSec.14.02.163 Sec.4.14NS-NeighborhoodServiceDistrict regulationsSec.14.02.164 Sec.4.15CG-CommercialGeneralDistrict regulationsSec.14.02.165 Sec.4.16CR-CommercialRecreationDistrict regulationsSec.14.02.166 Sec.4.17PO-ProfessionalOfficeDistrict regulationsSec.14.02.167 Sec.4.18GU-GovernmentUseDistrict regulationsSec.14.02.168 Sec.4.19H-HistoricLandmarkDistrict regulationsSec.14.02.169 ArticleVSupplementaryDistrictRegulations Sec.5.01TemporaryusesSec.14.02.251 Sec.5.02SaleofalcoholicbeveragesSec.14.02.252 Sec.5.03AccessorystructuresandusesSec.14.02.253 Sec.5.04HeightlimitsSec.14.02.254 Sec.5.05RequiredyardsSec.14.02.255 Sec.5.06Projectionsinto requiredyardsSec.14.02.256 Sec.5.07Right-of-wayandeasementdedication requirementsSec.14.02.257 Sec.5.08NonconformingusesandstructuresSec.14.02.258 Sec.5.09Siteplan requirementsSec.14.02.259 Sec.5.10 Wirelessantennas&antenna facilitiesSec.14.02.260 Sec.5.11HomeoccupationsSec.14.02.261 Sec.5.12Oilandgaswelldrilling&productionSec.14.02.262 ArticleVIConditional&SpecificUses Sec.6.01ConditionalusepermitsSec.14.02.301 Sec.6.02SpecificusepermitSec.14.02.302 ArticleVIIDevelopment&DesignStandards Sec.7.01Fencing, retainingwalls&screeningSec.14.02.351 Sec.7.02Deletedin revision Sec.7.03Landscaping regulationsSec.14.02.352 Sec.7.04Off-streetparking regulationsSec.14.02.353 Sec.7.05Off-streetloading regulationsSec.14.02.354 Sec.7.06ParkingandloadingareadevelopmentstandardsforSec.14.02.355 non-residentialuses ArticleVIIIAdministration&Enforcement Sec.8.01Administration&enforcementSec.14.02.401 Sec.8.02Certificatesofoccupancy&complianceSec.14.02.402 Sec.8.03AmendmentsSec.14.02.403 Sec.8.04Planning&zoningcommissionSec.14.02.404 Sec.8.05Zoningboard ofadjustmentSec.14.02.405 Sec.8.06PublichearingsSec.14.02.406 Sec.8.07Exceptionsandexemptionsnot requiredtobeSec.14.02.407 negated Sec.8.08PenaltySec.14.02.408 AppendixB-18 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendix B:CodeComparativeTable 2006CODEOFORDINANCES2016CODEOFORDINANCES ArticleIXIllustrations Sec.9.01First floordesignationandmeasurementofheightofSec.14.02.451 structure Sec.9.02HeightmeasurementforprimarystructureandSec.14.02.452 accessorybuilding Sec.9.03Determiningset-backdistancealongcurvedpropertySec.14.02.453 lines Sec.9.04MethodofmeasuringfrontyardSec.14.02.454 Sec.9.05FrontyardwherezoningchangesinablockSec.14.02.455 Sec.9.06LotwidthSec.14.02.456 Sec.9.07LotdepthSec.14.02.457 Sec.9.08YardsSec.14.02.458 Sec.9.09ObstructionzonesSec.14.02.459 Sec.9.10Sightdistancezone (planview)Sec.14.02.460 CHAPTER15 - TAXATION ArticleIHotel/MotelOccupancyTax Sec.1.01DefinitionsSec.11.02.001 Sec.1.02LevyoftaxSec.11.02.002 Sec.1.03Exemptionsand refundsSec.11.02.003 Sec.1.04Reports/ recordsSec.11.02.004 Sec.1.05TaxcollectionSec.11.02.005 Sec.1.06Useoftax revenueSec.11.02.006 Sec.1.07CriminalpenaltySec.11.02.007 ArticleII Penalty forCollectionCosts forDelinquentTaxesand Assessments Sec.2.01PenaltyforcollectioncostsfordelinquenttaxesandSec.11.01.001 assessments AppendixB-19 APPENDIXC ORDINANCEDISPOSITIONTABLE ThistableshowsthelocationorgivesthedispositionoftheordinanceswithintheTrophyClubCodeof Ordinances.Theabbreviation“NIC”meanstheordinanceisnotincludedinthiscode,thoughnot necessarilyrepealed.Inthe“Supp.No.”column,theletters“CA”indicatetheordinancewaspublishedin theoriginalcodeasadopted.Whenanordinancehasbeenaddedaspartofacodesupplement,the supplementnumberwillbeaddedaccordingly. Ord.No.Date DescriptionDispositionSupp. No. 85-19 6/24/85Secs. I, II Septictanks,cesspoolsandSec.13.01.001CA privies 85-23 3/23/87DisplayingorpostingsignforpurposeofSec.8.01.001CA sellingvehicle 1985-25 10/14/85Gravelpits Sec. I Zoning regulations;permit Sec.4.05.002CA Sec. II Reclamationand restorationofSec.4.05.003CA land PenaltySec.4.05.001CA 85-26 10/28/85DischargeoffirearmsSec.8.05.002CA 86-02 1/13/86Fireworks Sec. I DefinitionsSec.5.03.001CA Sec. III GeneralprohibitionSec.5.03.003CA Sec. IIIPermittedtransportationSec.5.03.004CA Sec. IV ExemptionofsignalflaresandSec.5.03.005CA starter’spistols Sec.V ExemptionoftoypistolcapsSec.5.03.006CA Sec.VI IllegalfireworksdeclaredSec.5.03.007CA nuisance;seizureanddestruction; injunctive relief Sec.VIIRightofentrySec.5.03.008CA Sec.VIIIPublicdisplaysgenerallySec.5.03.031CA Sec. IXPublicdisplaysapplicationforSec.5.03.032CA permit Sec.XPublicdisplaysissuanceordenialSec.5.03.033CA ofpermit;duration;transfer Sec.XIPublicdisplaysinsuranceandSec.5.03.034CA bond Sec.XIIPublicdisplaysaerialdisplaysSec.5.03.035CA permitted Sec.XIIIPublicdisplaysmaterialnottoSec.5.03.036CA bestoredintown Sec.XIVPublicdisplayshazardousSec.5.03.037CA conditionsprohibited Sec.XVQualificationsofpersonSec.5.03.038CA handlingfireworksforpublicdisplays Sec.XVIFirementobepresentforpublicSec.5.03.039CA displays AppendixC-1 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendixC:OrdinanceDispositionTable Ord.No.Date DescriptionDispositionSupp. No. 86.02,Sec.XVIIViolationsRpld.byOrdinanceadoptingCA cont’d.Code Sec.XVIIIGraceperiodSec.5.03.009CA Sec.XXIPenaltySec.5.03.002CA 86-06 2/10/86Apartmentcomplexlicensing Sec. II DefinitionsSec.3.10.001CA Sec. III License requiredSec.3.10.003CA Sec. IVApplicationforlicense;Sec.3.10.004CA expiration;changeofownershipor management Sec.VLicensefeeSec.3.10.005CA Sec.VIDisplayoflicense; replacementSec.3.10.006CA license;transfer Sec.VIILicensingstandardsSec.3.10.007CA Sec.VIII Inspections;cancellationofSec.3.10.008CA license Sec. IXAppealsSec.3.10.009CA Sec.XPenaltySec.3.10.002CA 86-07 2/10/86Single-family residencelicensing Sec. II DefinitionsSec.3.11.001CA Sec. III License requiredSec.3.11.003CA Sec. IVApplicationforlicense;Sec.3.11.004CA expiration;changeofownershipor management Sec.VLicensefeeSec.3.11.005CA Sec.VIDisplayoflicense; replacementSec.3.11.006CA license;transfer Sec.VIILicensingstandardsSec.3.11.007CA Sec.VIII Inspections;cancellationofSec.3.11.008CA license Sec. IXAppealsSec.3.11.009CA Sec.XPenaltySec.3.11.002CA 86-12 4/14/86Peddlersandsolicitors Sec. II DefinitionsSec.4.03.001CA Sec. III CommercialsolicitationSecs.4.03.031–4.03.040 CA Sec. IVCharitablesolicitationSecs.4.03.071–4.03.077 CA Sec.VReligioussolicitationSecs.4.03.101–4.03.104 CA Sec.VIHoursanddaysofoperationSec.4.03.003CA Sec.VIIIPenaltySec.4.03.002CA 87-05 2/23/87 Weeds, refuseorother objectionable matter Sec.3RemovalSec.8.09.003CA Sec.4ObjectionableandunsightlySec.8.09.004CA vegetationdefined Sec.5Noticeofviolation;performanceofSec.8.09.005CA workbytown Sec.6Assessmentoftown’sexpenses;Secs.8.09.006,8.09.007 CA abatementofweedswithoutpriornotice Sec.7RequirementspriortofilingofSec.8.09.008CA complaintorotherlegalaction Sec.8PenaltySec.8.09.009CA AppendixC-2 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendixC:OrdinanceDispositionTable Ord.No.Date DescriptionDispositionSupp. No. 87-07 3/23/87Emergencymanagement Sec. I OrganizationSec.1.06.001CA Sec. II PowersanddutiesofemergencySec.1.06.002CA managementdirector Sec. III EmergencymanagementplanSec.1.06.003CA Sec. IV InterjurisdictionalprogramSec.1.06.004CA Sec.VOverrideSec.1.06.005CA Sec.VILiabilitySec.1.06.006CA Sec.VIICommitmentof fundsSec.1.06.007CA Sec.VIIIOffensesSec.1.06.008CA Sec.XIPenaltySec.1.06.009CA 87-18 8/10/87 Buildingofficial AppointmentSec.3.02.001CA AuthoritySec.3.02.002CA 87-26 11/11/87Healthauthority Sec. II Established;dutiesSec.6.03.001CA Sec. IIIPaymentofexpensesSec.6.03.002CA Sec. IVAppointment;term;Sec.6.03.003CA qualifications;oath Sec.VRemovalSec.6.03.004CA Sec.VIDesignationDltd.byOrdinanceadoptingCA Code 88-05 1/18/88Healthauthorityestablished;dutiesSec.6.03.001CA 88-27 12/12/88Noise Sec. I DeclarationofnuisanceSec.8.02.003CA Sec. II ExceptionforlawnequipmentandSec.8.02.004CA agriculturalequipment Sec. IIIPermitSec.8.02.005CA Sec. IV Injunctive reliefSec.8.02.002CA Sec.VPenaltySec.8.02.001CA 90-15 10/24/90Police Sec. I PolicedepartmentcreatedSec.9.05.031CA Sec. II QualificationsofofficersSec.9.05.032CA Sec. III ChiefofpoliceSec.9.05.033CA Sec. IVPolicedepartmentdutiesSec.9.05.034CA Sec.VPolice reserve CreationSec.9.05.061CA Police reserve;AuthorityofchiefofSec.9.05.062CA police Police reserve;QualificationsofmembersSec.9.05.063CA Police reserve;DutiesSec.9.05.064CA Police reserve;Appointmentofmembers;Sec.9.05.065CA terminationofmembership Sec.VIOfficeofmarshalabolishedSec.9.05.001CA 92-03 2/18/92Emergencymedicalservices Sec. II DefinitionsSec.6.02.001CA Sec. IIIProvisionofservicebytownSec.6.02.003CA Sec. IVFeescheduleSec.6.02.004CA Sec.VResponsibilityforpaymentoffee Sec.6.02.005CA Sec.VIDuedateforpaymentoffee Sec.6.02.006CA Sec.VIIFalsestatementofemergencySec.6.02.007CA Sec.VIIPenaltySec.6.02.002CA AppendixC-3 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendixC:OrdinanceDispositionTable Ord.No.Date DescriptionDispositionSupp. No. 92-11 5/19/92Solidwaste Sec. II DefinitionsSec.13.02.001CA 92-04A8/17/93FormssurveySec.3.01.001CA 92-14 5/19/92Abandonedorjunkedvehicles Sec. I DefinitionsSec.8.08.001CA PenaltySec.8.08.002CA Immediate removalofvehiclesSec.8.08.003CA obstructingtraffic AbandonedvehiclesSec.8.08.031–8.08.036 CA JunkedvehiclesSecs.8.08.061–8.08.065 CA 92-15 5/19/92Lawenforcementemergencyvehicles Sec. I GenerallySec.9.02.001CA Operationoflawenforcement emergencySec.12.01.006CA vehiclewithoutusingwarningdevices 92-16 5/19/92Alarmsystems Sec. II DisclaimerSec.4.02.001CA Sec. III DefinitionsSec.4.02.002CA Sec. IVRequired;application;issuance Sec.4.02.041CA Sec.VDuration;transferSec.4.02.042CA Sec.VIProperoperationandSec.4.02.005CA maintenance;dutiesofpermittee Sec.VII Manual resetSec.4.02.006CA Sec.VIIIUseof relayingintermediarySec.4.02.007CA Sec. IXAlarm reportingSec.4.02.008CA Sec.XRecordsofalarmbusinessesSec.4.02.009CA Sec.XIAutomaticdialingprohibitedSec.4.02.010CA Sec.XIIOperatinginstructionstobeSec.4.02.011CA maintainedatalarmsite Sec.XIIIDispatch recordsSec.4.02.012CA Sec.XIVSystemperformance reviewsSec.4.02.013CA Sec.XVFalsealarmservice feesSec.4.02.014CA Sec.XVIGroundsfor revocationSec.4.02.043CA Sec.XVIIResponsibilityforactsbySec.4.02.015CA agents Sec.XVIIAppealsSec.4.02.044CA Sec.XVIIIForfeitureoffeeuponSec.4.02.045CA revocationofpermit Sec.XIXReapplicationafter revocationSec.4.02.046CA Sec.XIXApplicabilitytogovernmentSec.4.02.004CA bodies Sec.XXIIIOffenses;penaltySec.4.02.003CA 92-21 2/15/92Alarmsystems Sec. II DisclaimerSec.4.02.001CA Sec. III DefinitionsSec.4.02.002CA Sec. IVRequired;application;issuance Sec.4.02.041CA Sec.VDuration;transferSec.4.02.042CA Sec.VIProperoperationandSec.4.02.005CA maintenance;dutiesofpermittee AppendixC-4 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendixC:OrdinanceDispositionTable Ord.No.Date DescriptionDispositionSupp. No. 92-21,Sec.VII Manual resetSec.4.02.006CA cont’d. Sec.VIIIUseof relayingintermediarySec.4.02.007CA Sec. IXAlarm reportingSec.4.02.008CA Sec.XRecordsofalarmbusinessesSec.4.02.009CA Sec.XIAutomaticdialingprohibitedSec.4.02.010CA Sec.XIIOperatinginstructionstobeSec.4.02.011CA maintainedatalarmsite Sec.XIIIDispatch recordsSec.4.02.012CA Sec.XIVSystemperformance reviewsSec.4.02.013CA Sec.XVFalsealarmservice feesSec.4.02.014CA Sec.XVIGroundsfor revocationSec.4.02.043CA Sec.XVIIResponsibilityforactsbySec.4.02.015CA agents Sec.XVIIAppealsSec.4.02.044CA Sec.XVIIIForfeitureoffeeuponSec.4.02.045CA revocationofpermit Sec.XIXReapplicationafter revocationSec.4.02.046CA Sec.XIXApplicabilitytogovernmentSec.4.02.004CA bodies Sec.XXIIIOffenses;penaltySec.4.02.003CA 92-22 2/15/92Peddlersandsolicitors Sec. II DefinitionsSec.4.03.001CA Sec. III CommercialsolicitationSecs.4.03.031–4.03.039 CA Sec. IVCharitablesolicitationSecs.4.03.071–4.03.077 CA Sec.VReligioussolicitationSecs.4.03.101–4.03.104 CA Sec.VIChildsolicitorsSec.4.03.040CA Sec. IXPenaltySec.4.03.002CA 95-12 7/18/95Swimmingpools Sec. II DefinitionsSec.3.07.001CA Sec. III Applicability;prohibitionsSec.3.07.003CA ExceptionsSec.3.07.004CA Sec. IV Permitapplication;feesSecs.3.07.031,3.07.032 CA StandardsSecs.3.07.061–3.07.070 CA Sec.VAppealsSec.3.07.007CA Sec.VIIIPenaltySec.3.07.002CA 95-22 11/21/95Roofing requirements Sec. II DefinitionsSec.3.06.001CA Sec. IVWoodshinglesandwoodshakesSec.3.06.006CA prohibited Sec.VRoof repair permitSec.3.06.003CA Sec.VICompliancewithUniformSec.3.06.007CA BuildingCode Sec.VIIIPenaltySec.3.06.002CA 87-05A5/7/96 Weeds, refuseorother objectionable matter Sec. I ProhibitedconditionsonprivatepropertySec.8.09.001CA ProhibitedconditionsinareabetweenSec.8.09.002CA propertylineandstreet AppendixC-5 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendixC:OrdinanceDispositionTable Ord.No.Date DescriptionDispositionSupp. No. 1997-05 3/18/97Flooddamageprevention Art. I FindingsoffactSec.3.13.001CA StatementofpurposeSec.3.13.002CA Methodsof reducingfloodlossesSec.3.13.003CA Art. II DefinitionsSec.3.13.004CA Art. III GeneralprovisionsSec.3.13.005CA Art. IVAdministrationSec.3.13.006CA Art.VFloodhazard reductionstandardsSec.3.13.007CA 97-08 3/18/97 Weeds, refuseorother objectionable matter Sec. I ProhibitedconditionsonprivatepropertySec.8.09.001CA ProhibitedconditionsinareabetweenSec.8.09.002CA propertylineandstreet Noticeofviolation;performanceofworkSec.8.09.005CA bytown Assessmentoftown’sexpenses;Secs.8.09.006,8.09.007 CA abatementofweedswithoutpriornotice 97-13 5/13/97Dangerousbuildings Sec.1DefinitionsSec.3.05.001CA Sec.2PowersoftowncouncilSec.3.05.004CA Sec.3HearingproceduresSec.3.05.005CA Sec.4OrderoftowncouncilSec.3.05.006CA Sec.5FailuretocomplywithorderSec.3.05.007CA Sec.6 Minimumstandards;Sec.3.05.008CA responsibilitiesofowner Sec.7Lienfortown’sexpensesandcivilSec.3.05.009CA penalty;civilactionto recoverexpenses Sec.8UniformCodefortheAbatementSec.3.05.003CA ofDangerousBuildingsadopted Sec.10PenaltySec.3.05.002CA 1998-07 4/7/98Sexuallyorientedbusinesses Sec. I PurposeandintentSec.4.04.001CA Sec. II DefinitionsSec.4.04.002CA Sec. III ClassificationsSec.4.04.003CA Sec. IVLicense required;applicationSec.4.04.031CA Sec.VLicenseissuanceSec.4.04.032CA Sec.VILicensefeeSec.4.04.033CA Sec.VII InspectionsSec.4.04.034CA Sec.VIII ExpirationSec.4.04.035CA Sec. IXSuspensionSec.4.04.036CA Sec.XRevocationSec.4.04.037CA Sec.XIAppealsSec.4.04.038CA Sec.XIITransferSec.4.04.039CA Sec.XIIILocation restrictionsSec.4.04.061CA Sec.XIV ExemptionfromlocationSec.4.04.062CA restrictions Sec.XVAdditional regulationsfornudeSec.4.04.091CA escortagencies AppendixC-6 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendixC:OrdinanceDispositionTable Ord.No.Date DescriptionDispositionSupp. No. 1998-07,Sec.XVIAdditional regulationsfornudeSec.4.04.092CA cont’d.modelstudios Sec.XVIIAdditional regulationsforSec.4.04.093CA adulttheatresandadultmotionpicture theatres Sec.XVIIIAdditional regulationsforSec.4.04.094CA adultmodels Sec.XIX ExhibitionofsexuallyexplicitSec.4.04.095CA filmsorvideos Sec.XXDisplayofsexuallyexplicitSec.4.04.096CA materialtominors Sec.XXI Enforcement;penalties;Sec.4.04.004CA defenses Sec.XXII Injunctive reliefSec.4.04.005CA Sec.XXIIAmendmentsSec.4.04.006CA 98-08 4/21/98Subdivision Generally Sec.1.1TitleSec.10.02.001CA Sec.1.2AuthoritySec.10.02.002CA Sec.1.3PurposeSec.10.02.003CA Sec.1.4ConditionsSec.10.02.004CA Sec.1.5JurisdictionSec.10.02.005CA Sec.1.6ConsistencywithplansandSec.10.02.006CA ordinances Sec.1.7SpecialprovisionsSec.10.02.007CA Sec.1.8 Interpretation;conflictSec.10.02.008CA Sec.1.9AmendmentsSec.10.02.009CA Definitions Sec.2.1GenerallySec.10.02.031CA Sec.2.2DefinitionsSec.10.02.032CA Generalplatsubmittal requirements Sec.3.1RequirementstoplatSec.10.02.061CA Sec.3.2Preliminaryconference Sec.10.02.062CA Sec.3.3PlatsubmittalSec.10.02.063CA Sec.3.4Approvalprocedure–OverviewSec.10.02.064CA Sec.3.5Criteriaforplatapproval Sec.10.02.065CA Sec.3.6Staff reviewofplatapplicationSec.10.02.066CA Sec.3.7PreliminaryplatsSec.10.02.067CA Sec.3.8FinalplatsSec.10.02.068CA Sec.3.9Vacationinstrument,replattingSec.10.02.069CA andamendedplats Sec.3.10ShortformplatsSec.10.02.070CA Sec.3.11DedicationSec.10.02.071CA Sec.3.12Provisionofutilityservice Sec.10.02.072CA Sec.3.13UndergroundingofutilitiesSec.10.02.073CA Improvementsgenerally Sec.4.1ResponsibilityforconstructionSec.10.02.101CA Sec.4.2PriorapprovalofengineeringSec.10.02.102CA designs Sec.4.3 InspectionsSec.10.02.103CA Sec.4.4As-builtplansSec.10.02.104CA AppendixC-7 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendixC:OrdinanceDispositionTable Ord.No.Date DescriptionDispositionSupp. No. 98-08,Sec.4.4 Engineer’scertificateSec.10.02.105CA cont’d. Specificationsforimprovements Sec.5.1GenerallySec.10.02.131CA Sec.5.2BlocksSec.10.02.132CA Sec.5.3LotsSec.10.02.133CA Sec.5.4StreetsSec.10.02.134CA Sec.5.5Sidewalksandextra-widthpathsSec.10.02.135CA Sec.5.6StormdrainageSec.10.02.136CA Sec.5.7Water,sewerandfireSec.10.02.137CA Sec.5.8UtilityeasementsSec.10.02.138CA Sec.5.9 MonumentsSec.10.02.139CA Sec.5.10NaturaltreeandgroundcoverSec.10.02.140CA Enforcement Sec.6.1GenerallySec.10.02.171CA Sec.6.2PenaltyforviolatorsofSec.10.02.172CA regulations Sec.6.3Townattorney’sauthoritySec.10.02.173CA Sec.6.4WaiverstosubdivisionSec.10.02.174CA regulations Developer’sAgreement,Financial AssuranceandConstructionContracts forPublic Improvements Sec.7.1ProceduresSec.10.02.201CA Sec.7.1Performancebonds,paymentSec.10.02.202CA bonds,maintenancebondsandfinancial assurances Sec.7.3 InspectionsandapprovalofSec.10.02.203CA publicimprovements Sec.7.4Deferralorwaiver ofrequiredSec.10.02.204CA improvements Sec.7.5GeneralconstructionSec.10.02.205CA requirements Sec.7.6ApprovalofworkSec.10.02.206CA Sec.7.7OwnershipandmaintenanceofSec.10.02.207CA completedpublicfacilities Sec.7.8RefundtodeveloperfromfutureSec.10.02.208CA connectiontosanitarysewersystem 98-28 10/20/98Amendspenaltyprovisionsforvarious ordinances Sec.1FindingsincorporatedNICCA Sec.2AmendsheadingofOrdinance98-NICCA 07 Sec.3AmendsOrd. 96-03NICCA Sec.4AmendsOrd. 95-12;swimmingSec.3.07.002CA pools Sec.5AmendsheadingofOrd.95-04NICCA Sec.6AmendsOrd. 92-03;emergencySec.6.02.002CA medicalservices AppendixC-8 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendixC:OrdinanceDispositionTable Ord.No.Date DescriptionDispositionSupp. No. 98-28,Sec.7 cont’d. AmendsOrd. 87-07;emergencySec.1.06.009CA management AmendsOrd. 87-06NICCA AmendsOrd. 87-05;weeds, refuseorSec.8.09.009CA other objectionablematter AmendsOrd. 86-28NICCA AmendsOrd. 86-07;single-familySec.3.11.002CA residencelicensing AmendsOrd. 86-06;apartmentcomplexSec.3.10.002CA licensing AmendsOrd. 86-02;fireworksSec.5.03.002CA AmendsOrd. 85-26;weapons(penaltyNICCA provisiondeletedfromcodebyOrd. 2011-21) AmendsOrd. 85-19;septictanks,Sec.13.01.001CA cesspoolsandprivies Sec.8 AmendsOrd. 85-23;displayofsignsforSec.8.01.001CA purposeofsellingvehicles AmendsOrd. 85-15NICCA 98-29 12/1/98Zoningordinance Sec. I ShorttitleSec.14.02.001CA Sec. II PurposeSec.14.02.002CA Sec. III OfficialzoningmapSec.14.02.003CA Sec. IVRulesforinterpretationofdistrictSec.14.02.004CA boundaries Sec.VGeneralprovisionsSec.14.02.005CA Sec.VINewlyannexedterritorySec.14.02.006CA Sec.VIIZoningdesignationofvacatedSec.14.02.007CA streetsandalleys Sec.VIIIWaterareasSec.14.02.008CA Sec. IXCatchlinesSec.14.02.051CA Sec.XGeneraldefinitionsSec.14.02.052CA Sec.XIDistrictclassificationsSec.14.02.101CA Sec.XIIClassificationofnewandSec.14.02.102CA unlistedproperties Sec.XIIIUsetableSec.14.02.103CA Sec.XIVR-15Single-familydistrictSec.14.02.151CA regulations Sec.XVR-12Single-familydistrictSec.14.02.152CA regulations Sec.XVIR-11Single-familydistrictSec.14.02.153CA regulations Sec.XVIIR-10single-familydistrictSec.14.02.154CA regulations Sec.XVIIIR-9single-familydistrictSec.14.02.155CA regulations Sec.XIXR-8single-familydistrictSec.14.02.156CA regulations AppendixC-9 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendixC:OrdinanceDispositionTable Ord.No.Date DescriptionDispositionSupp. No. 98-29,Sec.XXR-FVsingle-familydistrictSec.14.02.157CA cont’d.regulations Sec.XXIR-TTTwentyinTrophysingle-Sec.14.02.158CA familydistrict regulations Sec.XXIIR-OHOakHillsingle-familySec.14.02.159CA district regulations Sec.XXIIIR-OHPOakHillpatiosingle-Sec.14.02.160CA familydistrict regulations Sec.XXIVR-SSummitsingle-familySec.14.02.161CA district regulations Sec.XXV MHHUD-CodemanufacturedSec.14.02.162CA homeandindustrializedhousingdistrict regulations Sec.XXVIPDPlanneddevelopmentSec.14.02.163CA district regulations Sec.XXVIINSNeighborhoodserviceSec.14.02.164CA district regulations Sec.XXVIIICGCommercialgeneralSec.14.02.165CA district regulations Sec.XXIXCRCommercial recreationSec.14.02.166CA district regulations Sec.XXXPOProfessionalofficedistrictSec.14.02.167CA regulations Sec.XXXIGUGovernmentusedistrictSec.14.02.168CA regulations Sec.XXXIIHHistoriclandmarkdistrictSec.14.02.169CA regulations Sec.XXXIIITemporaryusesSec.14.02.251CA Sec.XXXVIHeightlimitsSec.14.02.254CA Sec.XXXVIIRequiredyardsSec.14.02.255CA Sec.XXXVIIIProjectionsinto requiredSec.14.02.256CA yards Sec.XXXIXRight-of-wayandeasementSec.14.02.257CA dedication requirements Sec.XLNonconformingusesandSec.14.02.258CA structures Sec.XLISiteplan requirementsSec.14.02.259CA Sec.XLIIIHomeoccupationsSec.14.02.261CA Sec.XLIVConditionalusepermitsSec.14.02.301CA Sec.XLVIIIOff-streetparkingSec.14.02.353CA regulations Sec.XLIXOff-streetloading regulationsSec.14.02.354CA Sec.LParkingandloadingareaSec.14.02.355CA developmentstandardsforon- residentialuses Sec.LIAdministrationandenforcement Sec.14.02.401CA Sec.LIICertificatesofoccupancyandSec.14.02.402CA compliance Sec.LIIIAmendmentsSec.14.02.403CA Sec.LIVPlanningandzoningSec.14.02.404CA commission AppendixC-10 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendixC:OrdinanceDispositionTable Ord.No.Date DescriptionDispositionSupp. No. 98-29,Sec.LVZoningboard ofadjustment Sec.14.02.405CA cont’d. Sec.LVIPublichearingsSec.14.02.406CA Sec.LVII ExceptionsandexemptionsnotSec.14.02.407CA requiredtobenegated App.AFirstfloordesignationandSec.14.02.451CA measurementofheightofstructure HeightmeasurementforprimarystructureSec.14.02.452CA andaccessorybuilding DeterminingsetbackdistancealongSec.14.02.453CA curvedpropertylines MethodofmeasuringfrontyardSec.14.02.454CA FrontyardwherezoningchangesinaSec.14.02.455CA block LotwidthSec.14.02.456CA LotdepthSec.14.02.457CA YardSec.14.02.458CA ObstructionzonesSec.14.02.459CA Sightdistancezone (planview)Sec.14.02.460CA 1999-02 1/19/99Mobilehomes,manufacturedhomes, trailers Sec. I DefinitionsSec.3.08.001CA Sec. II Mobilehomes restrictedSec.3.08.031CA Sec. III ReplacementofmobilehomesSec.3.08.032CA Sec. IVPermit requiredforinstallation,Sec.3.08.033CA maintenanceoralteration Sec.VApplicationforpermitSec.3.08.034CA Sec.VIBoatsortrailerstiedintoutilitySec.3.08.071CA service;constructiontrailers Sec.VIIScreeningorenclosureofSec.3.08.072CA commercialvehicles,boatsandtrailers Sec.VIIIRecreationalvehiclesSec.3.08.073CA Sec. IXPresumptionthat registeredSec.3.08.074CA owneris responsibleforviolation Sec.XIIPenaltySec.3.08.002CA 1999-13 6/16/99Graffitipenalty (sec.XIX)Sec.8.03.002CA 1999-19 7/20/99Noise Sec. I DeclarationofnuisanceSec.8.02.003CA Sec. II ExceptionforlawnequipmentandSec.8.02.004CA agriculturalequipment Sec. IIIPermitSec.8.02.005CA Sec. IV Injunctive reliefSec.8.02.002CA Sec.VPenaltySec.8.02.001CA 1999-27 10/5/99RepealsOrd. 1999-06;municipalcourt Creation;jurisdictionSec.7.02.001CA StatutoryauthoritySec.7.02.002CA CommencementSec.7.02.003CA Clerkandother personnelSec.7.02.004CA Failuretoappear or violationofpromiseSec.7.02.005CA toappear JudgeSecs.7.02.031–7.02.036 CA AppendixC-11 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendixC:OrdinanceDispositionTable Ord.No.Date DescriptionDispositionSupp. No. 1999-27,DrivingsafetycoursefeeSec.7.03.001CA cont’d. WarrantorcapiasfeeSec.7.03.002CA TranscriptpreparationfeeSec.7.03.003CA 1999-32 12/21/99Animalcontrol Sec.1DefinitionsSec.2.01.001CA Sec.2 EnforcementSec.2.01.003CA Sec.4 ImpoundmentSec.2.02.001CA Sec.5Authoritytoimpound,killorSec.2.01.013CA muzzlecertainanimals Sec.6DangerousdogsSec.2.01.014CA Sec.7FeesSec.2.01.004CA Sec.8ReleaseofunvaccinatedanimalsSec.2.02.002CA Sec.9AdoptionofimpoundedanimalsSec.2.02.003CA Sec.10ConfinementofanimalinvolvedSec.2.01.016CA inattack Sec.13Rabiescontrol;vaccinationofSec.2.01.018CA dogsandcats Sec.14LicensesandtagsSec.2.01.019CA Sec.14ViciousanimalsSec.2.01.017CA Sec.15Special requirementsforkeepingSec.2.01.020CA miniaturepigsandferrets Sec.16DefecationofanimalsonpublicSec.2.01.010CA andprivateproperty Sec.17SanitaryconditionsSec.2.01.009CA Sec.18AnimalnoiseSec.2.01.012CA Sec.19 ExceptionsSec.2.01.005CA 2000-06 3/21/00Zoningordinance Sec. I ShorttitleSec.14.02.001CA Sec. II PurposeSec.14.02.002CA Sec. III OfficialzoningmapSec.14.02.003CA Sec. IVRulesforinterpretationofdistrictSec.14.02.004CA boundaries Sec.V GeneralprovisionsSec.14.02.005CA PenaltySec.14.02.408CA Sec.VINewlyannexedterritorySec.14.02.006CA Sec.VIIZoningdesignationofvacatedSec.14.02.007CA streetsandalleys Sec.VIIIWaterareasSec.14.02.008CA Sec. IXCatchlinesSec.14.02.051CA Sec. IXGeneraldefinitionsSec.14.02.052CA Sec.XIDistrictclassificationsSec.14.02.101CA Sec.XIIClassificationofnewandSec.14.02.102CA unlistedproperties Sec.XIIIUsetableSec.14.02.103CA Sec.XIVR-15Single-familydistrictSec.14.02.151CA regulations Sec.XVR-12Single-familydistrictSec.14.02.152CA regulations Sec.XVIR-11Single-familydistrictSec.14.02.153CA regulations AppendixC-12 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendixC:OrdinanceDispositionTable Ord.No.Date DescriptionDispositionSupp. No. 2000-06,Sec.XVIIR-10single-familydistrictSec.14.02.154CA cont’d.regulations Sec.XVIIIR-9single-familydistrictSec.14.02.155CA regulations Sec.XIXR-8single-familydistrictSec.14.02.156CA regulations Sec.XXR-FVsingle-familydistrictSec.14.02.157CA regulations Sec.XXIR-TTTwentyinTrophysingle-Sec.14.02.158CA familydistrict regulations Sec.XXIIR-OHOakHillsingle-familySec.14.02.159CA district regulations Sec.XXIIIR-OHPOakHillpatiosingle-Sec.14.02.160CA familydistrict regulations Sec.XXIVR-SSummitsingle-familySec.14.02.161CA district regulations Sec.XXV MHHUD-CodemanufacturedSec.14.02.162CA homeandindustrializedhousingdistrict regulations Sec.XXVIPDPlanneddevelopmentSec.14.02.163CA district regulations Sec.XXVIINSNeighborhoodserviceSec.14.02.164CA district regulations Sec.XXVIIICGCommercialgeneralSec.14.02.165CA district regulations Sec.XXIXCRCommercial recreationSec.14.02.166CA district regulations Sec.XXXPOProfessionalofficedistrictSec.14.02.167CA regulations Sec.XXXIGUGovernmentusedistrictSec.14.02.168CA regulations Sec.XXXIIHHistoriclandmarkdistrictSec.14.02.169CA regulations Sec.XXXIIITemporaryusesSec.14.02.251CA Sec.XXXIVSaleofalcoholicbeveragesSec.14.02.252CA Sec.XXXVIHeightlimitsSec.14.02.254CA Sec.XXXVIIRequiredyardsSec.14.02.255CA Sec.XXXVIIIProjectionsinto requiredSec.14.02.256CA yards Sec.XXXIXRight-of-wayandeasementSec.14.02.257CA dedication requirements Sec.XLNonconformingusesandSec.14.02.258CA structures Sec.XLISiteplan requirementsSec.14.02.259CA Sec.XLIIWirelessantennasandantennaSec.14.02.260CA facilities Sec.XLIIIHomeoccupationsSec.14.02.261CA Sec.XLIVConditionalusepermitsSec.14.02.301CA Sec.XLIVSpecificusepermitSec.14.02.302CA AppendixC-13 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendixC:OrdinanceDispositionTable Ord.No.Date DescriptionDispositionSupp. No. 2000-06,Sec.XLVFencing, retainingwallsandSec.14.02.351CA cont’d.screening Sec.XLVIILandscaping regulationsSec.14.02.352CA Sec.XLVIIIOff-streetparkingSec.14.02.353CA regulations Sec.XLIXOff-streetloading regulationsSec.14.02.354CA Sec.LParkingandloadingarea Sec.14.02.355CA developmentstandardsfor nonresidentialuses Sec.LIAdministrationandenforcement Sec.14.02.401CA Sec.LIICertificatesofoccupancyandSec.14.02.402CA compliance Sec.LIIIAmendmentsSec.14.02.403CA Sec.LIVPlanningandzoningSec.14.02.404CA commission Sec.LVZoningboard ofadjustment Sec.14.02.405CA Sec.LVIPublichearingsSec.14.02.406CA Sec.LVII ExceptionsandexemptionsnotSec.14.02.407CA requiredtobenegated AppendixA Illustrations First floordesignationandmeasurementSec.14.02.451CA ofheightofstructure HeightmeasurementforprimarystructureSec.14.02.452CA andaccessorybuilding DeterminingsetbackdistancealongSec.14.02.453CA curvedpropertylines MethodofmeasuringfrontyardSec.14.02.454CA FrontyardwherezoningchangesinaSec.14.02.455CA block LotwidthSec.14.02.456CA LotdepthSec.14.02.457CA YardSec.14.02.458CA ObstructionzonesSec.14.02.459CA Sightdistancezone (planview)Sec.14.02.460CA 2001-08 4/16/01Amendszoningordinance Sec. II WirelessantennasandantennaSec.14.02.260CA facilities Sec. III ConditionalusepermitsSec.14.02.301CA 2001-13 6/4/01Managementofpublic right-of-wayused by utilityproviders Sec. I DefinitionsSec.13.04.001CA Sec. II Provider registration;permitforSec.13.04.003CA placementoffacilities Sec. III Useof right-of-waySec.13.04.004CA Sec. IVConstruction,maintenanceandSec.13.04.005CA repair offacilities Sec.VTreetrimming;landscapingandSec.13.04.006CA erosioncontrol Sec.VIAttachmentstospaceinductsSec.13.04.007CA AppendixC-14 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendixC:OrdinanceDispositionTable Ord.No.Date DescriptionDispositionSupp. No. 2001-13,Sec.VIITemporary removalofaerialSec.13.04.008CA cont’d.wires Sec.VIIIRestorationofsiteSec.13.04.009CA Sec. IXWarningdevices;emergencySec.13.04.010CA contact Sec.XResponsibilitiesofproviderSec.13.04.011CA Sec.XI InsuranceSec.13.04.012CA Sec.XIIIGoverninglawSec.13.04.013CA Sec.XIV IndemnificationoftownSec.13.04.014CA Sec.XVSuretybondSec.13.04.015CA Sec.XVIDirector’sauthority;Sec.13.04.016CA enforcement;offenses Sec.XVIIVenueSec.13.04.017CA Sec.XVIIIServiceofnoticestotownSec.13.04.018CA Sec.XIIPenaltySec.13.04.002CA 2001-18 8/20/01Roofing requirements Sec. II DefinitionsSec.3.06.001CA Sec. III ArchitecturalorlaminatedSec.3.06.005CA shingles required Sec. IVWoodshinglesandwoodshakesSec.3.06.006CA prohibited Sec.VRoof repair permitSec.3.06.003CA Sec.VICompliancewithUniformSec.3.06.007CA BuildingCode Sec.VIIAppealsSec.3.06.004CA Sec.XIPenaltySec.3.06.002CA 2001-21 9/17/01Subdivisionordinance Generally Sec.1.1TitleSec.10.02.001CA Sec.1.2AuthoritySec.10.02.002CA Sec.1.3PurposeSec.10.02.003CA Sec.1.4ConditionsSec.10.02.004CA Sec.1.5JurisdictionSec.10.02.005CA Sec.1.6ConsistencywithplansandSec.10.02.006CA ordinances Sec.1.7SpecialprovisionsSec.10.02.007CA Sec.1.8 Interpretation;conflictSec.10.02.008CA Sec.1.9AmendmentsSec.10.02.009CA Definitions Sec.2.1GenerallySec.10.02.031CA Sec.2.2DefinitionsSec.10.02.032CA Generalplatsubmittal requirements Sec.3.1RequirementstoplatSec.10.02.061CA Sec.3.2Preliminaryconference Sec.10.02.062CA Sec.3.3PlatsubmittalSec.10.02.063CA Sec.3.4Approvalprocedure–OverviewSec.10.02.064CA Sec.3.5Criteriaforplatapproval Sec.10.02.065CA Sec.3.6Staff reviewofplatapplicationSec.10.02.066CA Sec.3.7PreliminaryplatsSec.10.02.067CA Sec.3.8FinalplatsSec.10.02.068CA AppendixC-15 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendixC:OrdinanceDispositionTable Ord.No.Date DescriptionDispositionSupp. No. 2001-21,Sec.3.9Vacationinstrument,replattingSec.10.02.069CA cont’d.andamendedplats Sec.3.10ShortformplatsSec.10.02.070CA Sec.3.11DedicationSec.10.02.071CA Sec.3.12Provisionofutilityservice Sec.10.02.072CA Sec.3.13UndergroundingofutilitiesSec.10.02.073CA Improvementsgenerally Sec.4.1ResponsibilityforconstructionSec.10.02.101CA Sec.4.2PriorapprovalofengineeringSec.10.02.102CA designs Sec.4.3 InspectionsSec.10.02.103CA Sec.4.4As-builtplansSec.10.02.104CA Sec.4.4 Engineer’scertificateSec.10.02.105CA Specificationsforimprovements Sec.5.1GenerallySec.10.02.131CA Sec.5.2BlocksSec.10.02.132CA Sec.5.3LotsSec.10.02.133CA Sec.5.4StreetsSec.10.02.134CA Sec.5.5Sidewalksandextra-widthpathsSec.10.02.135CA Sec.5.6StormdrainageSec.10.02.136CA Sec.5.7Water,sewerandfireSec.10.02.137CA Sec.5.8UtilityeasementsSec.10.02.138CA Sec.5.9 MonumentsSec.10.02.139CA Sec.5.10NaturaltreeandgroundcoverSec.10.02.140CA Enforcement Sec.6.1GenerallySec.10.02.171CA Sec.6.2PenaltyforviolatorsofSec.10.02.172CA regulations Sec.6.3Townattorney’sauthoritySec.10.02.173CA Sec.6.4WaiverstosubdivisionSec.10.02.174CA regulations Developer’sagreement,financial assuranceandconstructioncontractsfor publicimprovements Sec.7.1ProceduresSec.10.02.201CA Sec.7.1Performancebonds,paymentSec.10.02.202CA bonds,maintenancebondsandfinancial assurances Sec.7.3 InspectionsandapprovalofSec.10.02.203CA publicimprovements Sec.7.4Deferralorwaiver ofrequiredSec.10.02.204CA improvements Sec.7.5GeneralconstructionSec.10.02.205CA requirements Sec.7.6ApprovalofworkSec.10.02.206CA Sec.7.7OwnershipandmaintenanceofSec.10.02.207CA completedpublicfacilities Sec.7.8RefundtodeveloperfromfutureSec.10.02.208CA connectiontosanitarysewersystem 2001-22 9/17/01RepealsOrd. 1999-27;municipalcourt Sec. II Creation;jurisdictionSec.7.02.001CA AppendixC-16 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendixC:OrdinanceDispositionTable Ord.No.Date DescriptionDispositionSupp. No. 2001-22,Sec. III StatutoryauthoritySec.7.02.002CA cont’d. Sec. IVCommencementSec.7.02.003CA Sec.VJudgeSecs.7.02.031–7.02.036 CA Sec.VIClerkandother personnel Sec.7.02.004CA Sec.VIIFailuretoappearorviolationofSec.7.02.005CA promisetoappear Sec.VIIIDrivingsafetycoursefee Sec.7.03.001CA Sec. IXWarrantorcapiasfeeSec.7.03.002CA Sec.XTranscriptpreparationfee Sec.7.03.003CA 2001-27 11/19/01Councilmeetingsand rulesofproceduresSecs.1.03.031–1.03.039 CA 2001-29 12/17/01Amendszoningordinance;sec. IVSec.14.02.352CA Landscaping regulations 2002-12 3/4/02Solidwaste Sec. II DefinitionsSec.13.02.001CA Sec. III Dutiesof residentialcustomersSec.13.02.002CA Sec. IVResidentialcollectionofbrushSec.13.02.003CA Sec.VResidentialcollectionschedule;Sec.13.02.004CA chargesforservices;latefee Sec.VIDisposalof residentialhazardousSec.13.02.005CA wastematerials Sec.VIIRemovalofdebrisfromSec.13.02.006CA construction,cleanupofproperty,etc. Sec.VIIIDutiesofnonresidentialSec.13.02.007CA customers Sec. IXCollectionfromnonresidentialSec.13.02.008CA customers;containersformultifamily residentialcomplexes Sec.XProhibitedactsandconditionsSec.13.02.009CA 2002-18 5/6/02Animalcontrol Sec.2DefinitionsSec.2.01.001CA Sec.3 EnforcementSec.2.01.003CA Sec.4 Maximumnumber ofanimalsSec.2.01.007CA Sec.4AnimalsatlargeSec.2.01.011CA Sec.5 ImpoundmentSec.2.02.001CA Sec.6Authoritytoimpound,killorSec.2.01.013CA muzzlecertainanimals Sec.7DangerousdogsSec.2.01.014CA Sec.8FeesSec.2.01.004CA Sec.9ReleaseofunvaccinatedanimalsSec.2.02.002CA Sec.10AdoptionofimpoundedanimalsSec.2.02.003CA Sec.12ConfinementofanimalinvolvedSec.2.01.016CA inattack Sec.14Rabiescontrol;vaccinationofSec.2.01.018CA dogsandcats Sec.15ViciousanimalsSec.2.01.017CA Sec.15LicensesandtagsSec.2.01.019CA Sec.16Special requirementsforkeepingSec.2.01.020CA miniaturepigsandferrets Sec.17DefecationofanimalsonpublicSec.2.01.010CA andprivateproperty AppendixC-17 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendixC:OrdinanceDispositionTable Ord.No.Date DescriptionDispositionSupp. No. 2002-18,Sec.18SanitaryconditionsSec.2.01.009CA cont’d. Sec.19AnimalnoiseSec.2.01.012CA Sec.20 ExceptionsSec.2.01.005CA Sec.22DangerouswildanimalcertificateSec.2.03.041CA of registration; required Sec.23DangerouswildanimalcertificateSec.2.03.042CA of registration;application Sec.24DangerouswildanimalcertificateSec.2.03.043CA of registration;denialor revocation Sec.25DangerouswildanimalcertificateSec.2.03.045CA of registration;display Sec.26DangerouswildanimalcertificateSec.2.03.044CA of registration;effectivedate Sec.27Dangerouswildanimals;liabilitySec.2.03.005CA insurance Sec.28 InspectionofpremisesSec.2.03.001CA Sec.29Dangerouswildanimals;Sec.2.03.002CA relocationordispositionofanimal Sec.30Dangerouswildanimals;attackSec.2.03.003CA byanimal;escapeofanimal Sec.31Dangerouswildanimals;careandSec.2.03.004CA treatment;transportation Sec.32Dangerouswildanimals;transferSec.2.03.006CA ofownership Sec.33Dangerouswildanimals;offensesSec.2.03.007CA Sec.34Dangerouswildanimals;civilSec.2.03.008CA penalty Sec.35DangerouswildanimalcertificateSec.2.03.046CA of registration;exemptions Sec.36Penalty;injunctive reliefSec.2.01.002CA 2002-24 6/3/02Foodestablishments Secs. II, III DefinitionsSec.4.06.002CA Sec. IVPermit required;transfer;Sec.4.06.041CA exemptions Sec.VPermitissuance;fee;duration;Sec.4.06.042CA offenses Sec.VIISuspensionSec.4.06.043CA Sec.VIIIRevocation; repealsSec.4.06.044CA Sec.X InspectionsSec.4.06.005CA 2002-28 8/19/02Amendszoningordinance Sec. III GeneraldefinitionsSec.14.02.052CA UsetableSec.14.02.103CA 2002-32 8/19/02 International EnergyConservationCode Sec. II AdoptionandamendmentsSecs.3.03.301,3.03.302 CA Sec.VIIPenaltyDltd.byOrd. 2012-31 CA 2002-36 10/7/02Mobilehomes,manufacturedhomes, trailers Sec. I DefinitionsSec.3.08.001CA Sec. II Mobilehomes restrictedSec.3.08.031CA AppendixC-18 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendixC:OrdinanceDispositionTable Ord.No.Date DescriptionDispositionSupp. No. 2002-36,Sec. III ReplacementofmobilehomesSec.3.08.032CA cont’d. Sec. IVPermit requiredforinstallation,Sec.3.08.033CA maintenanceoralteration Sec.VApplicationforpermitSec.3.08.034CA Sec.VIBoatsortrailerstiedintoutilitySec.3.08.071CA service;constructiontrailers Sec.VIIScreeningorenclosureofSec.3.08.072CA commercialvehicles,boatsandtrailers Sec.VIIIRecreationalvehiclesSec.3.08.073CA Sec. IXPresumptionthat registeredSec.3.08.074CA owneris responsibleforviolation Sec.XPenaltySec.3.08.002CA 2002-38 1/18/02Graffitipenalty (sec.XIX)Sec.8.03.002CA 2002-40 12/2/02Treepreservationand removal Sec. II DefinitionsSec.10.02.241CA Parksand recreationboardtoserveastreeSec.10.02.242CA board TreepreservationSec.10.02.243CA InformationassistanceSec.10.02.244CA ProtectedtreesSec.10.02.245CA SpecimentreesSec.10.02.246CA MajesticorhistorictreesSec.10.02.247CA Tree removaland replacementSec.10.02.248CA TreeprotectionmeasuresSec.10.02.249CA TreepermitsSec.10.02.250CA Land-disturbingactivitiesSec.10.02.251CA 2002-45 12/16/02MarshalCreekPark Sec.2DefinitionsSec.1.08.091CA Sec.3Hours;signageSec.1.08.092CA Sec.4GeneralprohibitionsSec.1.08.093CA Sec.5 ExemptionsSec.1.08.094CA Sec.6AdoptionofadditionalregulationsSec.1.08.095CA Sec.7Operationofvehicles;generallySec.1.08.096CA Sec.8All-terrainvehicles,motorcycles,Sec.1.08.097CA mopedsandmotor-drivencycles Sec.9UsagefeesSec.1.08.098CA Sec.10SpecialeventpermitSec.1.08.121CA Sec.11Specialeventpermit–denial;Sec.1.08.122CA conditionsor restrictions Sec.12Specialeventpermit–appealsSec.1.08.123CA 2003-04 3/3/03Amendssubdivisionordinance;Sec.10.02.202CA performancebonds,paymentbonds, maintenancebondsandfinancial assurances;third partyassurance 2003-06 4/7/03MarshalCreekPark Sec.2DefinitionsSec.1.08.091CA Sec.3Hours;signageSec.1.08.092CA Sec.4GeneralprohibitionsSec.1.08.093CA Sec.5 ExemptionsSec.1.08.094CA AppendixC-19 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendixC:OrdinanceDispositionTable Ord.No.Date DescriptionDispositionSupp. No. 2003-06,Sec.6AdoptionofadditionalregulationsSec.1.08.095CA cont’d. Sec.7Operationofvehicles;generallySec.1.08.096CA Sec.8All-terrainvehicles,motorcycles,Sec.1.08.097CA mopedsandmotor-drivencycles Sec.9UsagefeesSec.1.08.098CA Sec.10SpecialeventpermitSec.1.08.121CA Sec.11Specialeventpermit–denial;Sec.1.08.122CA conditionsor restrictions Sec.12Specialeventpermit–appealsSec.1.08.123CA 2003-10 8/4/03AmendszoningordinanceSec.14.02.302CA Sec. III Specificusepermit 2003-11 8/4/03Amendszoningordinance Sec. III OilandgaswelldrillingandSec.14.02.262CA production 2003-12 8/4/03Gasandoilwells Sec. II Developmentsiteplan requirementsSec.14.03.002CA DrillingandproductionstandardsSecs.14.03.031–14.03.039 CA Sec. IIIPenaltySec.14.03.001CA 2003-19 10/20/03Stormwater drainage Sec. II DefinitionsSec.13.03.001CA Sec. III Findings;systemestablished;Sec.13.03.003CA adoptionofstatelaw Sec. IVDesignationofprogramSec.13.03.004CA responsibility Sec.V ExemptionsSec.13.03.005CA Sec. IXPenaltySec.13.03.002CA 2003-25 12/17/03Amendszoningordinance Sec. III Landscaping regulationsSec.14.02.352CA 2003-28 12/1/03Amendszoningordinance Sec. II GeneraldefinitionsSec.14.02.052CA UsetableSec.14.02.103CA 2003-30 12/1/03Stormwater drainagefees Sec. II DefinitionsSec.13.03.031CA Sec. III FindingsanddeterminationsSec.13.03.032CA Sec. IVFeescheduleSec.13.03.033CA Sec.VBilling,paymentandpenaltiesSec.13.03.034CA Sec.VIAdjustmentoffeesSec.13.03.035CA Sec.VIIStormwater drainageutilityfundSec.13.03.036CA Sec.VIII ExemptionsSec.13.03.037CA 2004-02 1/19/04Signs Sec. II Definitions SigndefinitionsSec.3.09.001CA GraffitidefinitionsSec.8.03.001CA Sec. III Generalstandards A.HeightSec.3.09.004CA B.BuildingandelectricalcodesSec.3.09.005CA applicable C. IlluminatedsignsSec.3.09.017CA AppendixC-20 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendixC:OrdinanceDispositionTable Ord.No.Date DescriptionDispositionSupp. No. 2004-02,Sec. IV TrafficsafetySec.3.09.016CA cont’d. Sec.VPoliticalsignsSec.3.09.062CA Sec.VIDeveloper/builderand realestateSec.3.09.064CA signs Sec.VIIProvisionsforallareasandSec.3.09.018CA zoningdistricts Sec.VIIICommercialsignsSecs.3.09.091,3.09.092 CA Sec. IXPermissiblesignsnotrequiringSec.3.09.007CA permits Sec.XPermit requirementsSec.3.09.006CA Sec.XITemporarypermitsSec.3.09.008CA Sec.XIINonconformingusesSec.3.09.009CA Sec.XIII MeritoriousexceptionsandSec.3.09.010CA appeals Sec.XIVProhibitionsSec.3.09.015CA Sec.XVGraffiti;noticeofviolationSec.8.03.003CA Sec.XIXPenaltySec.3.09.002CA 2004-03 1/19/04Scavenging refuse Sec. II DefinitionsSec.13.02.041CA Sec. IIIProhibitionSec.13.02.043CA Sec. IV ExceptionsSec.13.02.044CA Sec.VIIIPenaltySec.13.02.042CA 2004-09 2/16/04RepealsOrd. 2003-14;trafficcontrol Sec. II DefinitionsSec.12.01.001CA Sec. III SpeedlimitsSecs.12.03.041–12.03.043 CA Sec. IV Traffic-controldevicesSecs.12.02.001–12.02.008,CA 12.02.031–12.02.033 Sec.VObstructionstovisibilityatSec.12.01.003CA intersections Sec.VIParking (notincludedinSecs.12.04.001–12.04.009 CA legislativehistory) Sec.VIIOverweightvehiclesSecs.12.05.031–12.05.037 CA 2004-10 3/1/04Amendszoningordinance Sec. II UsetableSec.14.02.103CA SaleofalcoholicbeveragesSec.14.02.252CA 2004-12 3/15/04Feeschedule Secs. II, III Applicability;conflicts;Sec.A1.001CA waivers Ex.A Communitydevelopmentdepartment Sec.A1.003CA Planningandzoningdepartment Sec.A1.004CA Zoningboard ofadjustmentSec.A1.005CA AnimalcontrolSec.A1.006CA EmergencymedicalservicesSec.A1.007CA Fireplan reviewSec.A1.008CA FiredivisionSec.A1.009CA MunicipalcourtSec.A1.010CA PolicedepartmentSec.A1.011CA AppendixC-21 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendixC:OrdinanceDispositionTable Ord.No.Date DescriptionDispositionSupp. No. 2004-12,Parksand recreationSec.A1.012CA cont’d. AdministrativefeesSec.A1.013CA TexasAdministrativeCodechargesforDltd.byOrdinanceadoptingCA providingcopiesofpublicinformationCode 2004-17 6/21/04Motor-assistedscooters Sec. II DefinitionsSec.12.06.001CA Sec. III OperationSec.12.06.003CA Sec. IVPenaltySec.12.06.002CA 2004-22 8/30/04 InternationalBuildingCode Sec. II ApplicabilityDltd.byOrd. 2012-27 CA Sec. III AdoptionSec.3.03.051CA Sec. IVAmendmentsSec.3.03.052CA Sec.VBoardofappealsDltd.byOrd. 2012-27 CA Sec.XIIIPenaltyDltd.byOrd. 2012-27 CA 2004-23 8/30/04 InternationalResidentialCode Sec. III AdoptionSec.3.03.101CA Sec. IVAmendmentsSec.3.03.102CA Sec.VBoardofappealsDltd.byOrd. 2012-28 CA Sec.VIIIPenaltyDltd.byOrd. 2012-28 CA 2004-24 8/30/04National ElectricalCode Sec. III AdoptionSec.3.03.151CA Sec. IVAmendmentsSec.3.03.152CA Sec.VIIPenaltyDltd.byOrd. 2012-35 CA 2004-25 8/30/04 International MechanicalCode Sec. III AdoptionSec.3.03.201CA Sec. IVAmendmentsSec.3.03.202CA Sec. IVPenaltyDltd.byOrd. 2012-30 CA 2004-26 8/30/04 InternationalPlumbingCode Sec. III AdoptionSec.3.03.251CA Sec. IVAmendmentsSec.3.03.252CA Sec.VIIPenaltyDltd.byOrd. 2012-29 CA 2004-27 8/30/04 International EnergyConservationCode Sec. III AdoptionSec.3.03.301CA Sec. IVAmendmentsSec.3.03.302CA Sec.VIIIPenaltyDltd.byOrd. 2012-31 CA 2004-28 8/30/04 InternationalFireCode Sec. III AdoptionSec.3.03.451CA Sec. IVAmendmentsSec.3.03.452CA Sec.VIIPenaltyDltd.byOrd. 2012-32 CA 2004-32 11/15/04Adoptshome rulecharterCharterCA 2005-01 1/3/05RepealingOrd. 2003-18;appointingNICCA judge,courtclerk 2005-02 2/7/05CallsgeneralelectionNICCA 2005-03 2/7/05RepealingOrd. 2004-02,signregulations Sec.1 IncorporationofpremisesNICCA Sec.2Definitions SigndefinitionsSec.3.09.001CA GraffitidefinitionsSec.8.03.001CA Sec.3Permit requirementsSec.3.09.006CA AppendixC-22 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendixC:OrdinanceDispositionTable Ord.No.Date DescriptionDispositionSupp. No. 2005-03,Sec.4Generalstandards cont’d. A.HeightofsignsSec.3.09.004CA B.BuildingandelectricalcodesSec.3.09.005CA applicable C. IlluminatedsignsSec.3.09.017CA D.ApplicabilitySec.3.09.018CA Sec.5TrafficsafetySec.3.09.016CA Sec.6Temporarysigns A.TemporarysignsSec.3.09.061CA B.PoliticalsignsSec.3.09.062CA C.BannersignsSec.3.09.063CA D.RealestatesignsSec.3.09.064CA E.SpecialpurposesignsSec.3.09.065CA Sec.7Commercialandinstitutionalsigns A.CommercialandinstitutionalsignsSec.3.09.091CA B. Miscellaneoussign regulationsSec.3.09.092CA Sec.8Permissiblesignsnot requiringSec.3.09.007CA permit Sec.9TemporarypermitsSec.3.09.008CA Sec.10NonconformingusesSec.3.09.009CA Sec.11 MeritoriousexceptionsandSec.3.09.010CA appeals Sec.12 MaintenanceofsignsSec.3.09.011CA Sec.13ViolationsSec.3.09.012CA Sec.14 EnforcementSec.3.09.013CA Sec.15 Enforcement remediesSec.3.09.014CA Sec.16ProhibitionSec.3.09.015CA Sec.17Graffiti;noticeofviolationSec.8.03.003CA Sec.21PenaltySec.3.09.002CA 2005-04 3/21/05Runoffcontrol Sec. II GeneralprovisionsSec.3.14.001CA Sec. III DefinitionsSec.3.14.002CA Sec. IV IllegaldischargestostormSec.3.14.005CA drainagesystem Sec.VNuisancesSec.3.14.006CA Sec.VIRunofffromconstructionactivitySec.3.14.007CA Sec.VIIStormwater pollutionpreventionSec.3.14.008CA anderosioncontrol Sec.VIII Maintenanceofcontroldevices;Sec.3.14.009CA records Sec. IXAdministrationandenforcement Sec.3.14.004CA Sec.XIVPenaltySec.3.14.003CA 2005-05 3/21/05RepealsOrd. 91-02;designstandardsNICCA 2005-06 4/4/05AmendsOrd. 2005-02;cancelingsectionNICCA of2unopposedcouncilmembers 2005-07 4/18/05AmendsOrd. 2000-06;planningand zoningusetable,tanningsalons Sec. II UsetableSec.14.02.103CA 2005-08 4/18/05AmendsOrd. 2005-06;amending May7,NICCA 2005election AppendixC-23 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendixC:OrdinanceDispositionTable Ord.No.Date DescriptionDispositionSupp. No. 2005-09 5/2/05Amendszoningordinance Sec. II AccessorystructuresandusesSec.14.02.253CA 2005-10 5/2/05Feeschedule Secs. 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IV Methodsof reducingfloodlossesSec.3.13.003CA Sec.VIDefinitionsSec.3.13.004CA Sec.VIIGeneralprovisionsSec.3.13.005CA Sec.VIIIAdministrationSec.3.13.006CA Sec. IXFloodhazard reductionstandardsSec.3.13.007CA Sec.XViolationsSec.3.13.008CA 2005-19 8/15/05Parklanddedication Sec. II PurposeSec.10.03.001CA Sec. III DedicationproceduresSec.10.03.002CA Sec. IV MoneyinlieuoflandSec.10.03.003CA Sec.VAdditional requirementsSec.10.03.004CA Sec.VICreditforconveyanceofSec.10.03.005CA floodplains Sec.VII MinimumparkimprovementsSec.10.03.006CA Sec.VIIIBiennial reviewofordinance Sec.10.03.008CA Sec. IXDedicationorpayment requiredSec.10.03.009CA priortobeginningdevelopment Sec.XDedicationorpayment requiredSec.10.03.010CA priortoissuanceofbuildingpermitsor provisionofutilityservice Sec.XI Increaseinproposednumber ofSec.10.03.011CA dwellingunits Sec.XIIPenaltySec.10.03.012CA 2005-20 8/1/05Amendsfeeschedule Sec. 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II AmendmentsSecs.12.02.001–12.02.008,CA 12.02.031–12.02.033 AppendixC-27 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendixC:OrdinanceDispositionTable Ord.No.Date DescriptionDispositionSupp. No. 2006-20 7/10/06Treepreservationand removal; TreepreservationSec.10.02.243CA AppealsSec.10.02.252CA 2006-21 7/24/06NextelCommunicationsagreement NICCA 2006-22 7/24/06Amendsfeeschedule Sec. II AnimalcontrolSec.A1.006CA 2006-23 7/24/06Amendstrafficcontrol Sec.2.01Amendsch.10,sec.2.05;Sec.12.04.005CA parkingonunapprovedsurfaces Sec.2.02Amendsch.10,sec.2.07;Sec.12.01.004CA privatestreets Sec.2.03Amendsch.10,sec.2.08;Sec.12.01.002CA penalty 2006-24 7/24/06Animalcontrol Sec. II Amendments DefinitionsSec.2.01.001CA EnforcementSec.2.01.003CA FeesSec.2.01.004CA ExceptionsSec.2.01.005CA HumanecareofanimalsSec.2.01.006CA Maximumnumber ofanimalsSec.2.01.007CA ProhibitedactionsagainstanimalsSec.2.01.008CA AnimalsatlargeSec.2.01.011CA Authoritytoimpound,killormuzzleSec.2.01.013CA certainanimals DangerousdogsSec.2.01.014CA KeepinglivestockorwildorprohibitedSec.2.01.015CA animal ConfinementofanimalinvolvedinattackSec.2.01.016CA ViciousanimalsSec.2.01.017CA Rabiescontrol;vaccinationofdogsandSec.2.01.018CA cats LicensesandtagsSec.2.01.019CA Special requirementsforkeepingSec.2.01.020CA miniaturepigsandferrets ImpoundmentSec.2.02.001CA ReleaseofunvaccinatedanimalsSec.2.02.002CA AdoptionofimpoundedanimalsSec.2.02.003CA Dangerouswildanimals;inspectionofSec.2.03.001CA premises Dangerouswildanimals; relocationorSec.2.03.002CA dispositionofanimal Dangerouswildanimals;attackbySec.2.03.003CA animal;escapeofanimal Dangerouswildanimals;careandSec.2.03.004CA treatment;transportation DangerouswildanimalcertificateofSec.2.03.041CA registration; required DangerouswildanimalcertificateofSec.2.03.042CA registration;application AppendixC-28 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendixC:OrdinanceDispositionTable Ord.No.Date DescriptionDispositionSupp. No. 2006-24,DangerouswildanimalcertificateofSec.2.03.043CA cont’d.registration;denialor revocation DangerouswildanimalcertificateofSec.2.03.044CA registration;effectivedate 2006-25 8/21/06Abandonedorjunkedvehicles Sec. II Amendments DefinitionsSec.8.08.001CA PenaltySec.8.08.002CA Immediate removalofvehiclesSec.8.08.003CA obstructingtraffic AbandonedvehiclesSec.8.08.031–8.08.036 CA JunkedvehiclesSecs.8.08.061–8.08.065 CA 2006-26 8/21/06AmendsOrd. 2002-41;PD25TrophyNICCA WoodBusinessCenter 2006-27 8/21/06RezoningNICCA 2006-28 8/21/06Establishes recordsmanagementprogram PolicySec.1.07.031CA DefinitionsSec.1.07.032CA Town recordsdeclaredpublicpropertySec.1.07.033CA Designationof recordsmanagementSec.1.07.034CA officer RecordsmanagementplantobeSec.1.07.035CA developed;approvalofplan;authority ofplan Dutiesof recordsmanagementofficerSec.1.07.036CA RecordscontrolschedulestobeSec.1.07.037CA developed;approval;filingwithstate Implementationof recordscontrolSec.1.07.038CA schedules;destructionof recordsunder schedule Destructionofunscheduled recordsSec.1.07.039CA RecordscenterSec.1.07.040CA AlternativestoragemethodsSec.1.07.041CA 2006-29 8/21/06Sexoffenders residency restrictions Sec. II Amendments DefinitionsSec.8.06.001CA OffensesSec.8.06.002CA Evidentiarymatters;measurementsSec.8.06.003CA Culpablementalstatenot requiredSec.8.06.004CA DefensesSec.8.06.005CA PenaltySec.8.06.006CA Ex.ASafetyzonemapSec.8.06.007CA 2006-30 8/21/06Towncouncil rulesandproceduresSecs.1.03.031–1.03.039 CA 2006-31 9/11/06FinancingofnewpolicevehicleandNICCA computers 2006-32 9/11/06Amendszoningordinance;modification ofmasonry requirements Sec. II CRCommercial recreationdistrictSec.14.02.166CA regulations 2006-33 9/11/06FinancingofnewparkstruckandNICCA commercialgrademower AppendixC-29 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendixC:OrdinanceDispositionTable Ord.No.Date DescriptionDispositionSupp. No. 2006-34 9/18/06Amendszoningordinance;hardtoppool covers Sec. II AccessorystructuresandusesSec.14.02.253CA 2006-35 9/18/06Adoptsbudget,FY06-07NICCA 2006-36 9/18/06Taxlevy,FY06-07NICCA 2006-37 9/18/06Amendsfees;sec.8.03CommunitySec.A1.003CA developmentfees(notincludedin legislativehistoryfor2006Code) 2006-38 9/18/06Parking Sec. II AmendmentsSecs.12.04.001–12.04.009 CA 2006-39 10/2/06AmendsOrdinance2002-41;PD25NICCA 2006-40 10/2/06Treepreservationand removal Sec. II Amendment PenaltySec.10.02.010CA DefinitionsSec.10.02.241CA Parksand recreationboardtoserveastreeSec.10.02.242CA board TreepreservationSec.10.02.243CA InformationassistanceSec.10.02.244CA ProtectedtreesSec.10.02.245CA SpecimentreesSec.10.02.246CA MajesticorhistorictreesSec.10.02.247CA Tree removaland replacementSec.10.02.248CA TreeprotectionmeasuresSec.10.02.249CA TreepermitsSec.10.02.250CA Land-disturbingactivitiesSec.10.02.251CA AppealsSec.10.02.252CA 2006-41 10/2/06Establishingmitigationfeefor removalofSec.A1.003CA trees (notincludedinlegislativehistory for2006Code) 2006-42 10/10/06Adoptsmapdesignatingthetown’s ETJNICCA 2006-43 11/6/06Animalcontrol Sec. II Amendments DefinitionsSec.2.01.001CA Penalty;injunctive reliefSec.2.01.002CA EnforcementSec.2.01.003CA FeesSec.2.01.004CA ExceptionsSec.2.01.005CA HumanecareofanimalsSec.2.01.006CA Maximumnumber ofanimalsSec.2.01.007CA ProhibitedactionsagainstanimalsSec.2.01.008CA SanitaryconditionsSec.2.01.009CA DefecationofanimalsonpublicandSec.2.01.010CA privateproperty AnimalsatlargeSec.2.01.011CA AnimalnoiseSec.2.01.012CA Authoritytoimpound,killormuzzleSec.2.01.013CA certainanimals DangerousdogsSec.2.01.014CA KeepinglivestockorwildorprohibitedSec.2.01.015CA animal AppendixC-30 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendixC:OrdinanceDispositionTable Ord.No.Date DescriptionDispositionSupp. No. 2006-43,ConfinementofanimalinvolvedinattackSec.2.01.016CA cont’d. ViciousanimalsSec.2.01.017CA Rabiescontrol;vaccinationofdogsandSec.2.01.018CA cats LicensesandtagsSec.2.01.019CA Special requirementsforkeepingSec.2.01.020CA miniaturepigsandferrets ImpoundmentSec.2.02.001CA ReleaseofunvaccinatedanimalsSec.2.02.002CA AdoptionofimpoundedanimalsSec.2.02.003CA Dangerouswildanimals; InspectionofSec.2.03.001CA premises Dangerouswildanimals; relocationorSec.2.03.002CA dispositionofanimal Dangerouswildanimals;attackbySec.2.03.003CA animal;escapeofanimal Dangerouswildanimals;careandSec.2.03.004CA treatment;transportation Dangerouswildanimals;liabilitySec.2.03.005CA insurance Dangerouswildanimals;transfer ofSec.2.03.006CA ownership Dangerouswildanimals;offensesSec.2.03.007CA Dangerouswildanimals;civilpenaltySec.2.03.008CA DangerouswildanimalcertificateofSec.2.03.041CA registration; required DangerouswildanimalcertificateofSec.2.03.042CA registration;application DangerouswildanimalcertificateofSec.2.03.043CA registration;denialor revocation DangerouswildanimalcertificateofSec.2.03.044CA registration;effectivedate DangerouswildanimalcertificateofSec.2.03.045CA registration;display DangerouswildanimalcertificateofSec.2.03.046CA registration;exemptions 2006-44 11/6/06CableFranchiseAgreementwithCharterNICCA Communications 2006-45 11/6/06TermsandauthorizationofnoteforNICCA HarmonyParkReconstructionand improvement 2006-46 11/20/06Amendzoningordinance Sec.2AccessorystructuresandusesSec.14.02.253CA 2006-47 11/20/06Hoteloccupancytax Sec.2Amendments;adoptionofch.15, art. I Sec.1.01DefinitionsSec.11.02.001CA Sec.1.02Levy;collectionSec.11.02.002CA Sec.1.03 Exemptionsand refundsSec.11.02.003CA Sec.1.04Reportsand recordsSec.11.02.004CA AppendixC-31 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendixC:OrdinanceDispositionTable Ord.No.Date DescriptionDispositionSupp. No. 2006-47,Sec.1.05Failuretofile reportorpaytaxSec.11.02.005CA cont’d. Sec.1.06Useof revenueSec.11.02.006CA Sec.1.07CriminalpenaltySec.11.02.007CA 2006-48 11/20/06Creatinga firemarshal'soffice Sec. II Amendments OfficeoffiremarshalcreatedSec.5.02.001CA QualificationsSec.5.02.002CA Powersanddutiesoffiremarshal;Sec.5.02.003CA appointmentand removal AuthorityanddutiesaspeaceofficersSec.5.02.004CA Arsoninvestigator reserveforce Sec.5.02.005CA 2006-49 12/18/06Amendsmunicipalcourtpersonnel Sec.2.01AmendscourtclerkSec.7.02.004CA Sec.2.02AppointsjudgesNICCA 2007-01 1/8/07Renumberschapter 10, articleXIItoNICCA articleXIII,entitled"Fire Marshal" 2007-02 2/5/07Amendssubdivision regulations Sec. II Amendment Developer’sagreements;proceduresSec.10.02.201CA Treepreservationand removal;land-Sec.10.02.251CA disturbingactivities 2007-03 2/5/07Callsgeneralelection May12,2007NICCA 2007-04 2/19/07AnnexationNICCA 2007-05 2/19/07ReinvestmentZoneNo.1NICCA 2007-06 2/19/07ReinvestmentZoneNo.2NICCA 2007-07 2/19/07ReinvestmentZoneNo.3NICCA 2007-08 2/19/07ReinvestmentZoneNo.4NICCA 2007-09 2/19/07Amendsfeeschedule Sec. II Parksand recreationSec.A1.012CA 2007-10 3/5/07Amendsch.5,sec.4.05(B)(2);politicalSec.3.09.062CA signs 2007-11 3/5/07Zoningordinance;PD-28NICCA 2007-12 3/19/07Amendsbudget,FY06-07NICCA 2007-13 3/19/07Callsgeneralelection May12,2007NICCA 2007-14 4/2/07 Bondseries2007forstreetsNICCA 2007-15 4/2/07RepealsOrd. 2006-11PZPD-27;TheNICCA HighlandsatTrophyClub 2007-16 4/16/07Swimmingpools Sec. II Amendments DefinitionsSec.3.07.001 PenaltySec.3.07.002CA Applicability;prohibitionsSec.3.07.003CA ExceptionsSec.3.07.004CA Noticeofviolation;failuretocomplySec.3.07.005CA withnotice AbatementwithoutnoticeSec.3.07.006CA AppealsSec.3.07.007CA Application;feesSecs.3.07.031,3.07.032 CA Fence requirementsSec.3.07.061CA Formsurvey requiredSec.3.07.062CA AppendixC-32 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendixC:OrdinanceDispositionTable Ord.No.Date DescriptionDispositionSupp. No. 2007-16,InspectionsSec.3.07.063CA cont’d. LightingSec.3.07.064CA PlumbingandelectricalworkSec.3.07.065CA LocationofpoolSec.3.07.066CA DrainingofpoolSec.3.07.067CA ScreeningSec.3.07.068CA Healthandsafetystandards;clarityofSec.3.07.069CA water LocationofequipmentSec.3.07.070CA 2007-17 4/16/07Amendszoningordinance Sec. II Fencing, retainingwallsandSec.14.02.351CA screening 2007-18 5/7/07Certificateofobligation;series2007NICCA 2007-19 5/21/07Canvassing returnsof May12,2007NICCA election 2007-20 7/23/07Amendsfeeschedule Sec. 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II CommunitydevelopmentSec.A1.003CA department 2008-03 2/4/08ApprovesfinancingofnewpolicevideoNICCA equipment 2008-04 2/4/08Callsjoint/generalelectionfor May10,NICCA 2008 2008-05 2/4/08Lawnandlandscapeirrigation conservation Sec. II Amendments; restrictionsSec.1.10.062CA AppendixC-33 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendixC:OrdinanceDispositionTable Ord.No.Date DescriptionDispositionSupp. No. 2008-06 2/4/08Oncor ElectricDeliveryNICCA 2008-07 2/18/08AmendsOrd. 2008-04;callingaNICCA joint/generalelectionfor May10,2008 2008-08 3/3/08Approvesnote (policedepartment)NICCA 2008-09 3/3/08ApprovingsettlementwithAtmosNICCA 2008-10 3/3/08Amendsfeeschedule Sec. II WaterandwastewaterfeesforSec.A1.014CA Public ImprovementDistrictNo.1 2008-11 3/3/08Amendsch.5,sec.4.05(B)(2);politicalSec.3.09.062CA signs 2008-12 FAILEDCA 2008-13 5/19/08Canvasses May10,2008electionNICCA 2008-14 5/19/08 Indemnificationofofficers Sec. II Amendments PurposeSec.9.03.001CA DefinitionsSec.9.03.002CA RighttoindemnificationSec.9.03.003CA RepresentationinactionsSec.9.03.004CA Town’sdefensesSec.9.03.005CA DisciplinaryactionSec.9.03.007CA SuitsbyoronbehalfoftownSec.9.03.008CA ExclusionsSec.9.03.009CA 2008-15 5/19/08Amendssigns Sec.2.01DefinitionofchangeableSec.3.09.001CA electronicvariablesign(CEVMs) Sec.2.02DefinitionofelectronicSec.3.09.001CA messageboard Sec.2.03Renumberssec.4.03Secs.3.09.004,3.09.005,CA 3.09.017,3.09.018 Sec.2.04Addsfollowingsections A.Purpose/applicabilitySec.3.09.003CA F.Billboardsigns/CEVMsSec.3.09.019CA G.CEVMsorelectronicmessageboardsSec.3.09.019CA Sec.2.05Amendssec.4.06;electronicSec.3.09.092CA messageboards Sec.2.06Amendssec.4.06;CEVMsSec.3.09.092CA 2008-16 7/7/08RezoningNICCA 2008-17 7/7/08Amendsfeeschedule Sec. II WaterandwastewaterfeesforSec.A1.014CA Public ImprovementDistrictNo.1 2008-18 7/21/08Addsch.15,sec.2.01;PenaltyforSec.11.01.001CA collectioncostsfordelinquenttaxesand assessments 2008-19 8/4/08Amendsch.1,sec.6.01(C);timesofSecs.1.03.031–1.03.039 CA meetings (notincludedinlegislative history 2008-20 SkippedCA 2008-21 8/18/08Peddlersandsolicitors Sec. II Amendments DefinitionsSec.4.03.001CA HoursanddaysofoperationSec.4.03.003CA AppendixC-34 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendixC:OrdinanceDispositionTable Ord.No.Date DescriptionDispositionSupp. No. 2008-21,CommercialsolicitationSecs.4.03.031–4.03.040 CA cont’d. CharitablesolicitationSecs.4.03.071–4.03.077 CA ReligioussolicitationSecs.4.03.101–4.03.104 CA 2008-22 8/18/08Swimmingpools Sec. II Amendments DefinitionsSec.3.07.001CA Applicability;prohibitionsSec.3.07.003CA DrainingofpoolSec.3.07.067CA 2008-23 9/8/08AmendsOrd. 2006-39,PD25,exhibitNICCA 5.6,signcriteria 2008-24 9/8/08Amendszoningordinance;foot rule Sec.2.01GeneraldefinitionsSec.14.02.052CA Secs.2.02,2.03,2.04AccessorySec.14.02.253CA structuresanduses 2008-25 9/8/08TariffsforAtmos EnergyCorporationNICCA 2008-26 9/22/08ApprovesannualSAPandassessment rollNICCA forPID1 2008-27 9/22/08Adoptsbudget,FY08-09NICCA 2008-28 9/22/08Taxlevy,FY08-09NICCA 2008-29 9/22/08RezoningNICCA 2008-30 9/29/08FixingandlevyingSAPemergencyNICCA services 2008-31 10/6/08Addsch.10,secs.2.08and2.09;motor vehicleidlinglimitations Sec.2.01Renumbersandamendsch.10,Sec.12.01.002CA sec.2.08to2.09 Sec.2.02Addssec.2.08LocallyenforcedSec.12.01.005CA motorvehicleidlelimitations 2008-32 10/6/08Amendsparksand recreationboard Sec. II Amendmenttoch.9,art. I Sec.1.01DefinitionsSec.1.08.031CA Sec.1.02Boardestablished;number ofSec.1.08.032CA members;terms;qualifications Sec.1.03PowersanddutiesofboardSec.1.08.033CA Sec.1.04ProceduresoftheboardSec.1.08.034CA 2008-33 10/20/08Peddlersandsolicitors;hoursanddaysofSec.4.03.003CA operation 2008-34 10/20/08Amendsbudget,FY07-08NICCA 2008-35 10/20/08DeniesOncor ElectricDelivery requesttoNICCA increase rates 2008-36 11/3/08Addsch.3,art.XVI 2003International Property MaintenanceCode Sec.2AdoptionSec.3.03.351CA AmendmentsSec.3.03.352CA PenaltyDltd.byOrd. 2012-34 CA 2008-37 11/17/08Amendsfeeschedule Sec. II Amendments Communitydevelopmentdepartment Sec.A1.003CA Planningandzoningdepartment Sec.A1.004CA AnimalcontrolSec.A1.006CA AppendixC-35 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendixC:OrdinanceDispositionTable Ord.No.Date DescriptionDispositionSupp. No. 2008-37,EmergencymedicalservicesSec.A1.007CA cont’d. PolicedepartmentSec.A1.011CA WaterandwastewaterfeesforPublicSec.A1.014CA ImprovementDistrictNo.1 2008-38 12/1/08Traffic-controldevices Sec. II AmendmentsSecs.12.02.001–12.02.008,CA 12.02.031–12.02.033 2008-39 12/1/08AmendsOrd. 2007-15;PD-27,theNICCA Highlands 2008-40 12/1/08AmendsOrd. 2002-41;PD-25, TrophyNICCA WoodBusinessCenter 2008-41 12/15/08ReappointandextendthetermoftheNICCA currentpresidingandalternatejudges 2008-42 12/15/08Amendsfeeschedule Sec. II Amendments BuildingdefinitionsSec.A1.002CA Communitydevelopmentdepartment Sec.A1.003CA AnimalcontrolSec.A1.006CA WaterandwastewaterfeesforPublicSec.A1.014CA ImprovementDistrictNo.1 2008-43 12/15/08Amendsch.2,sec.1.10;surrender ofSec.2.02.001CA domesticanimals. 2008-44 1/5/08AmendsOrd. 2007-15;PD-27NICCA 2009-01 1/5/08AmendsOrd. 2007-15;PD-27NICCA 2009-02 1/19/09Feeschedule Sec. II CommunitydevelopmentSec.A1.003CA department 2009-03 2/16/09SexoffendersafetyzonemapSec.8.06.007CA 2009-04 2/16/09Treepreservationand removal Sec. II Amendment PenaltySec.10.02.010CA DefinitionsSec.10.02.241CA Parksand recreationboardtoserveastreeSec.10.02.242CA board TreepreservationSec.10.02.243CA InformationassistanceSec.10.02.244CA ProtectedtreesSec.10.02.245CA SpecimentreesSec.10.02.246CA MajesticorhistorictreesSec.10.02.247CA Tree removaland replacementSec.10.02.248CA TreeprotectionmeasuresSec.10.02.249CA TreepermitsSec.10.02.250CA Land-disturbingactivitiesSec.10.02.251CA AppealsSec.10.02.252CA 2009-05 3/2/09Dissolutionof MUD2NICCA 2009-06 3/2/09CallsspecialelectionNICCA 2009-07 3/9/09Callsspecialelection;charterNICCA amendments 2009-08 5/18/09RezoningNICCA AppendixC-36 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendixC:OrdinanceDispositionTable Ord.No.Date DescriptionDispositionSupp. No. 2009-09 5/18/09Amendszoningordinance Sec. II AccessorystructuresandusesSec.14.02.253CA 2009-10 Skipped 2009-11 5/18/09Canvassing returnsofspecialelectionNICCA 2009-12 5/18/09Amendshome rulecharter Sec.1 IncorporationofpremisesNICCA Sec.2Adoptionofamendments Sec.2.01Proposition4:termsforcouncilCharter,secs.3.01,3.02(a),CA (1),3.04(c),(d),(e),5.01, 5.06,6.01,6.04(g),6.06 Sec.2.02Proposition5:ResigncouncilCharter,secs.3.02(a)(7),CA seat5.04(f) Sec.2.03Proposition6:ForfeitureofCharter,secs.3.04(b)CA office Sec.2.04Proposition7:FillingcouncilCharter,secs.3.04(c), (d), (e)CA vacancies Sec.2.05Proposition9: Mayorvoting Charter,secs.3.06,3.12,CA 3.16(b),3.17 Sec.2.06Proposition10:Agenda requestCharter,sec.3.11(b)CA process Sec.2.07Proposition11:ConflictofCharter,sec.3.20CA interestandabstentionfromvoting Sec.2.08Proposition12:AppointmentCharter,secs.4.02(a), 4.07,CA languageconsistency4.11,4.12,4.14 Sec.2.09Proposition13:ComplianceCharter,secs.5.01(e), 6.02,CA withelectioncode6.04(f),7.02,7.03, Sec.2.10Proposition14:DefinegroundsCharter,secs.6.01,6.03 CA for recall Sec.2.11Proposition19:Budgetprocess Charter,secs.3.06,3.08,4.05,CA 9.02–9.20 Sec.2.12Proposition21:CodeofethicsCharter,sec.11.14CA andethicscommission Sec.2.13Proposition22:Charter reviewCharter,sec.11.15CA commission Sec.2.14Proposition23:TermlimitsCharter,sec.3.22CA Sec.2.15Proposition24:PowertograntCharter,sec.10.03CA franchise 2009-13 6/1/09RunofffromconstructionactivitySec.3.14.007CA 2009-14 6/22/09Amendsbudget,FY08-09NICCA 2009-15 6/22/09AbandonstractoflandNICCA 2009-16 7/6/09Towncouncil rulesofprocedure Secs.1.03.031–1.03.039 CA 2009-17 7/20/09ApprovingachangeinthetariffsofNICCA Atmos 2009-18 1/20/09Droughtcontingencyplan Sec. 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II Applicability;prohibitionsSec.3.07.003CA 2010-04 2/15/10AmendsPD-15,"TheLakesofTrophyNICCA Club" 2010-05 2/15/10CallssalestaxelectionNICCA 2010-06 2/15/10Amendsch.12,sec.8.08;tree removalSec.10.02.248CA and replacement 2010-05A3/8/10Calls May8,2010electionNICCA 2010-07 3/8/10Amendsbudget,FY09-10NICCA 2010-08 3/8/10Amendsbudget,FY09-10NICCA 2010-09 4/26/10 Issuesgeneralobligationbonds,seriesNICCA 2010 2010-10 4/26/10Amendszoning;setbackfromanexisting wellheadtoahabitablestructure. Sec.3OilandgaswelldrillingandSec.14.02.262CA production 2010-11 4/26/10ApprovesHarmonyparklandtransactionNICCA swap 2010-12 4/26/10AmendsPD-27NICCA 2010-16 4/26/10CallspublichearingtoamendPD-27,NICCA knownasTheHighlandsatTrophyClub 2010-13 5/17/10AmendsPD-27,knownasTheHighlandsNICCA 2010-14 5/17/10CanvassesgeneralelectionNICCA 2010-15 5/17/10Amendsfeeschedule Sec.2Parksand recreationSec.A1.012CA 2010-16 4/26/10AmendsPD-27NICCA 2010-17 7/19/10Amendsbudget,FY09-10NICCA 2010-18 7/19/10Amendsbudget,FY09-10NICCA 2010-19 8/2/10Mobilehomes,manufacturedhomes, trailers Sec. II ScreeningorenclosureofSec.3.08.072CA commercialvehicles,boatsandtrailers 2010-20 8/2/10AmendsPD-21,inordertoallowoutdoorNICCA displayofpropane 2010-21 9/13/10AmendsOrd. 2003-30designatingNICCA officialnewspapertoStar-Telegramor itsaffiliates 2010-22 9/20/10 IssuanceofgeneralobligationrefundingNICCA bonds,series2010 2010-239/27/10AcceptsserviceandassessmentplanforNICCA authorizedemergencyservicesand assessment rollforPID1 2010-24 9/27/10AcceptsupdateoftheserviceandNICCA assessmentplanandupdatedassessment rollforPID1 2010-25 9/27/10Adoptsbudget,FY10-11NICCA 2010-26 9/27/10Taxlevy,FY10-11NICCA 2010-27 9/27/10AmendstariffsofAtmos EnergyNICCA Corporation 2010-28 10/4/10AmendsPD-13;"Village"NICCA AppendixC-39 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendixC:OrdinanceDispositionTable Ord.No.Date DescriptionDispositionSupp. No. 2010-29 10/18/10Addsch.10,art.XIV,illegalsmoking productsandmaterials Sec.1 IncorporationofpremisesNICCA Sec.2Amendment–Adoptionofarticle XIVofchapterX Sec.14.01DefinitionsSec.8.07.001CA Sec.14.02Purpose–RestrictedsmokingSec.8.07.002CA materialsprohibited Sec.14.03Sale,delivery,offer or gift Sec.8.07.003CA Sec.14.04Useorpossessionof restrictedSec.8.07.004CA smokingmaterial Sec.14.05Useorpossessionof restrictedSec.8.07.005CA smokingparaphernalia Sec.14.06DefensestoprosecutionSec.8.07.006CA 2010-30 12/6/10Amendsch.7,art. II, sec.2.01,NICCA appointments;appointspresidingjudge andalternatejudges 2011-01 1/3/11Addsch.1,art.XVI,citizensfinancialRpld.byOrdinanceadoptingCA advisoryboardCode 2011-02 1/17/11Amendsch.10,art. II, sec.2.03(B),stopSec.12.02.031(166)–(170) CA signs,addssubsecs.166–170 2011-03 2/7/11Addsch.1,art.XVII,codeofethics Sec.1 IncorporationofpremisesNICCA Sec.2Amendment–Adoptionofarticle XVII ofchapter 1 2.01Adoptsart.XVII,codeofethics Sec.17.01Policy;applicabilitySec.1.05.001CA Sec.17.02Principlesofconduct Sec.1.05.002CA Sec.17.03DefinitionsSec.1.05.003CA Sec.17.04Standardsofconduct Sec.1.05.004CA Sec.17.05Disclosureofinterest Sec.1.05.005CA Sec.17.06 Ethics reviewcommissionSec.1.05.006CA Sec.17.07DispositionofallegedSec.1.05.007CA violations Sec.17.08Requestfor reviewSec.1.05.008CA Sec.17.09Culpablementalstate Sec.1.05.009CA Sec.17.10FalsecomplaintsSec.1.05.010CA Sec.17.11PenaltySec.1.05.011CA 2011-04 2/7/11Amendsbudget,FY10-11NICCA 2011-05 2/7/11Amendsbudget,FY10-11NICCA 2011-07 2/24/11Amendsch.1,art.VIII,feeschedule Sec.1 IncorporationofpremisesNICCA Sec.2Amendments 2.01Amendsch.1,sec.8.04(T),Sec.A1.004(t)CA conditionalusepermit 2.02Amendsch.1,sec.8.06,animal control,subsecs.C.,G. C.ImpoundfeeSec.A1.006(c)CA G. EuthanasiaSec.A1.006(g)CA AppendixC-40 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendixC:OrdinanceDispositionTable Ord.No.Date DescriptionDispositionSupp. No. 2011-07,2.03Amendsch.1,sec.8.07,emergency cont’d.medicalservicebilling,amendssubsecs. I,J.,K.,L.,X.X., E.E.E.,O.O.O.,adds subsecs.A.A.A.A.–H.H.H.H. I.ALSemergencymileageSec.A1.007(9)CA J.ALSnon-emergencymileageSec.A1.007(10)CA K.BLSemergencymileageSec.A1.007(11)CA L.BLSnon-emergencymileage Sec.A1.007(12)CA X.X.Drug-GlucagonSec.A1.007(50)CA E.E.E.Drug-NaloxoneSec.A1.007(57)CA O.O.O.Drug-ThiamineSec.A1.007(67)CA A.A.A.A. IV-Lorazepam/AtivanSec.A1.007(79)CA B.B.B.B.IV-Haldol/Haloperidol Sec.A1.007(80)CA C.C.C.C. IV-Ondansetron/ZofranSec.A1.007(81)CA D.D.D.D.NitroglycerinspraySec.A1.007(82)CA E.E.E.E. IV-Hydromorphone/DilaudidSec.A1.007(83)CA F.F.F.F. IV-HydralazineSec.A1.007(84)CA G.G.G.G IV-Bedesonide/Pulmicort Sec.A1.007(85)CA H.H.H.H. IV-Amiodarone/Codarone Sec.A1.007(86)CA 2.04Repealsch.1,sec.8.12,communitySec.A1.012CA pool,andadoptsnewsec.8.12,parks and recreation 2.05Repealsch.1,sec.8.15,parksandNICCA recreation,and renumberssec.8.16as 8.15 2011-08 2/24/11Callsgeneralelection;callsspecialNICCA electionforlegalizationofsaleof alcoholicbeveragesforoff-premise consumption 2011-09 3/7/11Amendsbudget,FY10-11NICCA 2011-06 3/21/11Disbandstreeboardandassignsitsduties toparksand recreationboard Sec.1 IncorporationofpremisesNICCA Sec.2Amendments 2.01Amendsch.12,art.VIII,sec.8.02,Sec.10.02.242CA parksand recreationboardtoserveas treeboard 2.02Amendsch.12,art.VIII,tree preservationand removal;theterm“tree board”replacedby“board” Sec.8.04(A)Sec.10.02.244(a)CA Sec.8.05(C)Sec.10.02.245(c)(1)CA Sec.8.06(A)(1)Sec.10.02.246(a)(1)CA Sec.8.07(A)(1)Sec.10.02.247(a)(1)CA Sec.8.07(A)(2)Sec.10.02.247(a)(2)CA Sec.8.08(C)(1)(c)Sec.10.02.248(c)(3)CA Sec.8.08(G)Sec.10.02.248(g)CA Sec.8.09(A)(6)Sec.10.02.249(a)(6)CA Sec.8.10(A)(2)Sec.10.02.250(a)(2)CA Sec.8.10(B)(2)(b)Sec.10.02.250(b)(2)(B)CA Sec.8.10(B)(2)(c)Sec.10.02.250(b)(2)(C)CA AppendixC-41 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendixC:OrdinanceDispositionTable Ord.No.Date DescriptionDispositionSupp. No. 2011-06,Sec.8.10(B)(2)(d)Sec.10.02.250(b)(2)(D)CA cont’d. Sec.8.12Sec.10.02.252CA 2.03Amendsch.9,art. I, sec.1.03,Sec.1.08.033CA powersanddutiesoftheparksand recreationboard 2011-10 3/21/11Amendsch.3,art.VIII, International EnergyConservationCode,sec.8.01, adoption Sec.1 IncorporationofpremisesNICCA Sec.2Amendments Sec.8.01AdoptionSec.3.03.301CA 2011-11 4/4/11Amendsch.11,art,VI,sec.6.05, runoffSec.3.14.007(b)(1)CA fromconstructionactivity,subsectionB. responsibilities,firstparagraph 2011-12 4/4/11Amendsch.4,art.1,flooddamage prevention Sec.1 IncorporationofpremisesNICCA Sec.2Amendment Sec.1.01FindingsoffactSec.3.13.001CA Sec.1.02StatementofpurposeSec.3.13.002CA Sec.1.03 Methodsof reducingfloodSec.3.13.003CA losses Sec.1.04DefinitionsSec.3.13.004CA Sec.1.05GeneralprovisionsSec.3.13.005CA Sec.1.06AdministrationSec.3.13.006CA Sec.1.07Provisionsforflood reductionSec.3.13.007CA Sec.1.08ViolationsSec.3.13.008CA 2011-13 4/4/11AmendsOrd. 2011-08,exhibitsBandC,NICCA generalandspecialelection 2011-14 4/4/11Addsch.10,art.XV,specialevent permit;amendsch.5,sec.4.05(E), specialpurposesigns Sec.1 IncorporationofpremisesNICCA Sec.2Amendments 2.01Addsch.10,art.XV,specialevent permit Sec.15.01DefinitionsSec.1.09.001CA Sec.15.02Permit required;exemptionsSec.1.09.003CA Sec.15.03Applicationprocedure Sec.1.09.004CA Sec.15.04SpecialeventscoordinatorSec.1.09.002CA Sec.15.05PermitfeesandcostsSec.1.09.005CA Sec.15.06 Indemnification,insuranceandSec.1.09.006CA bonding Sec.15.07Number ofevents,hoursofSec.1.09.009CA operation,anddurationofevent Sec.15.08 Eventparking requirementsSec.1.09.010CA Sec.15.09 MiscellaneousSec.1.09.011CA Sec.15.10Denialor revocationSec.1.09.007CA AppendixC-42 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendixC:OrdinanceDispositionTable Ord.No.Date DescriptionDispositionSupp. No. 2011-14,Sec.15.11AppealsSec.1.09.008CA cont’d. 2.02Amendsch.5,art. IV,sec.4.05(E),Sec.3.09.065CA specialpurposesigns 2011-15 4/18/11Amendsch.4,art.1,sec.1.05,subsec. Sec.3.13.005(b)CA B.,basisforestablishingareasofspecial floodhazard 2011-16 5/2/11Amendsch.1,art.XVI,sec.16.03(A),Rpld.byOrdinanceadoptingCA citizensfinancialadvisoryboardCode 2011-17 5/2/11Amendsch.13,zoning;saleofalcoholic beveragesforoff-premisesconsumption Sec.1 IncorporationofpremisesNICCA Sec.2Amendments 2.01Renamesand renumbersch.13,sec.Sec.14.02.103,titleCA 3.02,classificationofnewandunlisted properties,assec.3.03,usetable Sec.14.02.103(g)CA Amendssec.3.03,usetable,subsec.G, retail,toaddclassificationforliquor store 2.02Amendsch.13,sec.5.02,saleofSec.14.02.252(a)CA alcoholicbeverages,subsec.A, definitions,addsdefinitionofliquor store 2.03Amendsch.13,sec.5.02,saleofSec.14.02.252(f)(3),firstCA alcoholicbeverages,firstparagraphofparagraph subsec.F.3,compliance-on-premises saleandconsumption 2.04Amendsch.13,sec.5.02,saleofSec.14.02.252(f)(4)CA alcoholicbeverages,addssubsec.F.4., compliance-off-premisesconsumption 2.05Amendsch.13,sec.5.02,saleofSec.14.02.252(g),firstCA alcoholicbeverages,firstparagraphofparagraph subsec.G.,criteriaandprocessingof SUP 2.06Repealsch.13,sec.5.02,saleofNICCA alcoholicbeverages,subsec.G.8, conditionsofspecialusepermit 2.07Amendsch.13,sec.5.02,saleofSec.14.02.252(h)CA alcoholicbeverages,addssubsectionH., denialofSUP 2.08Renumbersch.13,art.5,sec.NICCA 5.02(H)–(L)as (I)–(M) 2011-18 5/2/11Amendsch.3,art.XV,swimmingpools Sec.1 IncorporationofpremisesNICCA Sec.2Amendments 2.01Amendssecs.15.02,applicability andprohibitedconduct,subsecs.A., E. A.Sec.3.07.003(a)CA E.Sec.3.07.003(e)CA 2.02Amendssec.15.04,subsec. I., Sec.3.07.067CA drainingofswimmingpools AppendixC-43 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendixC:OrdinanceDispositionTable Ord.No.Date DescriptionDispositionSupp. No. 2011-18,2.03Amendssec.15.04.K,clarityofSec.3.07.069(e)CA cont’d.water,subsec.5 2.04Repealssec.15.04K,clarityofNICCA water,subsec.6 2011-19 5/23/11ResultsofgeneralelectionandspecialNICCA electionheldon May14,2011 2011-20 5/23/11SettlementwithOncor ElectricDeliveryNICCA CompanyLLC 2011-21 6/6/11Repealsand replacesch.10,art.V, firearms Sec.1 IncorporationofpremisesNICCA Sec.2Amendment 2.01Amendsch.10,art.V,dischargeof firearmsand regulationofweapons Sec.5.01DefinitionsSec.8.05.001CA Sec.5.02Dischargeof firearmsSec.8.05.002CA prohibited Sec.5.03FirearmsdealersSec.4.01.001CA Sec.5.04OtherweaponsSec.8.05.003CA Sec.5.05HuntingSec.8.05.004CA 2011-22 6/6/11Addssec.2.01toch.1,art. II,signatureSec.1.02.001CA authorityofmayorandtownmanager 2011-23 6/20/11Addsch.10,art.VII,sec.7.1(C),Sec.9.02.002CA responsetoemergency;emergency roadwayaccess 2011-24 6/20/11Addsch.3,art.XVIII,jobsite maintenance Sec.1 IncorporationofpremisesNICCA Sec.2Amendments Art.XVIII.Jobsitemaintenance Sec.18.01DefinitionsSec.3.04.002CA Sec.18.02WorksitecleanlinessandSec.3.04.003CA wastedisposal 2011-25 6/20/11Amendsch.3,art.XVIII,jobsite maintenance Sec.1 IncorporationofpremisesNICCA Sec.2Amendments Art.XVIII.Jobsitemaintenance Sec.18.01ApplicabilitySec.3.04.001CA Sec.18.02DefinitionsSec.3.04.002CA Sec.18.03WorksitecleanlinessandSec.3.04.003CA wastedisposal 2011-26 7/18/11AmendsOrds.2010-28,2006-15,2002-NICCA 23,97-23,97-16,95-20,planned developmentno.13,exhibitC 2011-27 7/18/11AmendsOrds.2010-20,2010-14,99-17,NICCA planneddevelopmentno.21,exhibitC 2011-28 8/1/11Adoptsnew rateswithAtmosMid-TexNICCA 2011-29 8/15/11Amendsbudget,FY10-11NICCA 2011-30 9/12/11Amendsch.10,art. II, sec.2.02(B),speedSec.12.03.042CA ofvehicles AppendixC-44 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendixC:OrdinanceDispositionTable Ord.No.Date DescriptionDispositionSupp. No. 2011-37 10/17/11Amendsch.10,art. II, sec.2.03(B),stopSec.12.02.031(171)–(185) CA signs,addssubsecs.171–185 2011-38 10/17/11Amendsch.1,art.VIII,feeschedule Sec.1 IncorporationofpremisesNICCA Sec.2Amendments 2.01Amendsch.1,sec.8.03,community developmentdepartment,subsec.C., building (newconstruction residential andcommercial), byaddingsubsecs.1 and2 1.CommercialdepositSec.A1.003(c)(1)CA 2.ResidentialdepositSec.A1.003(c)(2)CA 2.02Amendsch.1,sec.8.03,communitySec.A1.003(n)CA developmentdepartment,subsec.N., otherinspectionsandfees 2.03Amendsch.1,sec.8.10,municipalSec.A1.010CA court 2011-39 11/14/11Amendsch.10,art.2,sec.2.05(E),Sec.12.04.008CA overnightparking 2012-01 1/23/12Addsch.11,art.V,stormwater drainage fees Sec.1 IncorporationofpremisesNICCA Sec.2Amendment Sec.5.01DefinitionsSec.13.03.031CA Sec.5.02FindingsanddeterminationsSec.13.03.032CA Sec.5.03Stormwater drainageutilityfeesSec.13.03.033CA schedule Sec.5.04Billing,payment,andpenaltiesSec.13.03.034CA Sec.5.04AdjustmentoffeesSec.13.03.035CA Sec.5.06Stormwater drainageutilitySec.13.03.036CA fund Sec.5.07 ExemptionclauseSec.13.03.037CA 2012-02 1/23/12AmendsOrds.2011-27,2010-20,2000-NICCA 14,99-17,planneddevelopmentno.21, exhibitC 2012-03 1/23/12RepealsOrd. 1999-15,abandonsspecificNICCA realestate 2012-04 1/26/12RezoningNICCA 2012-05 2/20/12AbandonsutilityeasementNICCA 2012-06 3/5/12JointgeneralelectionbetweentownandNICCA MunicipalUtilityDistrictNo.1 2012-07 3/19/12DesignatesnoparkingzoneSec.12.04.003(7)CA 2012-08 3/19/12Amendsbudget,FY11-12NICCA 2012-09 5/7/12Amendsch.10,art.XV,specialevents Sec.1 IncorporationofpremisesNICCA Sec.2Amendments 2.01Amendssec.15.01,definitionsSec.1.09.001CA 2.02Amendssec.15.02,permit required/exemptions,subsecs.B.,C. B. EventsexemptfrompermitSec.1.09.003(b)CA C. Events requiringspecialapproval Sec.1.09.003(c)CA AppendixC-45 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendixC:OrdinanceDispositionTable Ord.No.Date DescriptionDispositionSupp. No. 2012-09,2.03Amendssec.15.03,application cont’d.procedure,subsecs.A.1,4,11,12,14,C A.1Sec.1.09.004(a)(1)CA A.4Sec.1.09.004(a)(4)CA A.11Sec.1.09.004(a)(11)CA A.12Sec.1.09.004(a)(12)CA A.14Sec.1.09.004(a)(14)CA C.Sec.1.09.004(c)CA 2.04Amendssec.15.04,specialeventsSec.1.09.002(1)CA coordinator,subsec.1. 2.05Amendssec.15.05,permitfeesandSec.1.09.005(b)CA costs,subsec.B, reimbursablecosts 2.06Amendssec.15.06,indemnification,Sec.1.09.006(b)CA insurance,andbonding,subsec.B, insuranceandbonding required 2.07Amendssec.15.09,miscellaneous, subsecs.B.,F.,G.H. B.Amusement ridesSec.1.09.011(b)CA F.WaterserviceSec.1.09.011(f)CA G.Solidwastecollectionanddisposal Sec.1.09.011(g)CA H.LoudspeakersSec.1.09.011(h)CA 2.08Amendssec.15.10,denialor revocation,subsecs.A.1,6,B. A.Permitdenial 1.Sec.1.09.007(a)(1)CA 6.Sec.1.09.007(a)(6)CA B.NoticeofdenialSec.1.09.007(b)CA 2.09Amendsch.5,art, IV,sec.4.05,Sec.3.09.065(1)(B)CA temporarysigns,subsec. E.1.b, informationalanddirectionalsigns NIC (perOrdinanceadoptingCA 2012-10 5/7/12Addsch.10,art. II, sec.2.02(D),speedof Code) vehiclesintemporaryconstructionor maintenancezones 2012-11 5/21/12CanvassesgeneralelectionNICCA 2012-12 5/21/12Repealsand replacesch.1,sec.8.12,parkSec.A1.012CA fees 2012-13 5/21/12Thirty-sixhourtimelimitforproviding publicinformation Sec.1 IncorporationofpremisesNICCA Sec.2Amendments Sec.2.01Addsch.1,sec.13.02;36hourSec.1.07.062CA timelimit Sec.2.02Addsch.1,sec.8.14(m);Sec.A1.013CA personnelchargesinexcessof 36 hours 2012-14 6/18/12Noisenuisances Sec.1 IncorporationofpremisesNICCA Sec.2Amendment Sec.2.01Amendsch.8,sec.1.01(A)(6);Sec.8.02.003(a)(6)CA constructionactivities AppendixC-46 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendixC:OrdinanceDispositionTable Ord.No.Date DescriptionDispositionSupp. No. 2012-14,Sec.2.02Amendsch.8,sec.1.01(A)(8);Sec.8.02.003(a)(8)CA cont’d.operationofheavyequipment,trucks,or machinery Sec.2.03Renumbersch.8,sec.Sec.8.02.003(a)(9)CA 1.01(A)(9)to (10)andaddsanew subsec. (9);prohibitsconstructionwork oncertainholidays Sec.2.04Amends“townplanningandRpld.byOrdinanceadoptingCA zoningdirector”with“communityCode developmentdirector” 2012-15 8/20/12OrdersspecialelectionNICCA 2012-16 9/4/12 Issuanceoftaxnotes,series2012NICCA 2012-17 9/4/12Amends refuse, recyclableandhazardous wastematerials Sec.1 Incorporationofpreamble NICCA Sec.2Amendments Sec.2.01Amendsch.11,sec.1.01;Sec.13.02.001CA definitionof“constructiondebris” Sec.2.02Amendsch.11,sec.1.01;Sec.13.02.001CA definitionof“refusecontainer” Sec.2.03Amendsch.11,sec.1.02(E);Sec.13.02.002(5)CA dutiesof residentialcustomer Sec.2.04Amendsch.11,sec.1.03;Sec.13.02.003CA residentialcollectionofbrush Sec.2.05Amendsch.11,sec.1.06;Sec.13.02.006CA removalofconstructiondebris Sec.2.06Amendsch.11,sec.1.09(F);Sec.13.02.009(f)CA prohibitedacts 2012-18 9/10/12Amendsbudget,FY2012NICCA 2012-19 9/24/12Amendszoningdefinitions;addsSec.14.02.052CA definitionof“bankorfinancial institution” 2012-20 9/24/12AcceptingandapprovinganupdateofNICCA serviceandassessmentplanandupdated assessment rollforPID1 2012-21 9/24/12AcceptingandapprovinganupdateofNICCA serviceandassessmentplanandupdated assessment rollforPID1emergency services 2012-22 9/24/12AdoptsbudgetforeconomicdevelopmentNICCA corporation4A,FY12-13 2012-23 9/24/12AdoptsbudgetforeconomicdevelopmentNICCA corporation4B,FY12-13 2012-24 9/24/12Adoptsbudget,FY12-13NICCA 2012-25 9/24/12Taxlevy,TY2013NICCA 2012-26 11/19/12Canvassessalestaxelection returnsNICCA 2012-27 12/10/12Adopts InternationalBuildingCode,2009 edition Sec.1 IncorporationclauseNICCA AppendixC-47 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendixC:OrdinanceDispositionTable Ord.No.Date DescriptionDispositionSupp. No. 2012-27,Sec.2Repealsch.3,art. IIIinitsentirety;Secs.3.03.051,3.03.052 CA cont’d.adoptsexhibitA;adoptionand amendments 2012-28 12/10/12Adopts InternationalResidentialCode, 2009edition Sec.1 IncorporationclauseNICCA Sec.2Repealsch.3,art. IVinitsSecs.3.03.101,3.03.102 CA entirety;adoptsexhibitA;adoptionand amendments 2012-29 12/10/12Adopts InternationalPlumbingCode, 2009edition Sec.1 IncorporationclauseNICCA Sec.2Repealsch.3,art.VIIinitsSecs.3.03.251,3.03.252 CA entirety;adoptsexhibitA;adoptionand amendments 2012-30 12/10/12Adopts International MechanicalCode, 2009edition Sec.1 IncorporationclauseNICCA Sec.2Repealsch.3,art.VIinitsSecs.3.03.201,3.03.202 CA entirety;adoptsexhibitA;adoptionand amendments 2012-31 12/10/12Adopts InternationalEnergy ConservationCode,2009edition Sec.1 IncorporationclauseNICCA Sec.2Repealsch.3,art.VIIIinitsSecs.3.03.301,3.03.302 CA entirety;adoptsexhibitA;adoptionand amendments 2012-32 12/10/12Adopts InternationalFireCode,2009 edition Sec.1 IncorporationclauseNICCA Sec.2Repealsch.3,art. IXinitsSecs.3.03.451,3.03.452 CA entirety;adoptsexhibitA;adoptionand amendments 2012-33 12/10/12Adopts InternationalFuelGasCode, 2009edition Sec.1 IncorporationclauseNICCA Sec.2Addsart.XVIII;adoptsexhibitA;Secs.3.03.401,3.03.402 CA adoptionandamendments 2012-34 12/10/12Adopts InternationalProperty MaintenanceCode,2009edition Sec.1 IncorporationclauseNICCA Sec.2Repealsch.3,art.XVIinitsSecs.3.03.351,3.03.352 CA entirety;adoptsexhibitA;adoptionand amendments 2012-35 12/10/12AdoptsNational ElectricalCode,2011 edition Sec.1 IncorporationclauseNICCA Sec.2Repealsch.3,art.Vinitsentirety;Secs.3.03.151,3.03.152 CA adoptsexhibitA;adoptionand amendments 2012-36 12/10/12Designatesmunicipalcourtjudge NICCA AppendixC-48 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendixC:OrdinanceDispositionTable Ord.No.Date DescriptionDispositionSupp. No. 2012-37 12/10/12Addsch.10,sec.2.02(B)(6),(7),speedSec.12.03.042(6), (7)CA limits 2012-38 12/10/12RezoningNICCA 2012-39 12/10/12Amendsbudget,FY2013NICCA 2013-01 1/7/13Amendsch.10,sec.2.03(B),stopsignsSec.12.02.031(186)–(214) CA 2013-02 1/7/13Amendsbudget,FY2013NICCA 2013-03 1/21/13Amendsbudget4BdevelopmentNICCA corporation,FY2013 2013-04 2/4/13Amendsch.10,sec.2.05(B)(1)(g)and (h)Sec.12.04.003CA and renumbersfollowingsubsections, prohibitedparkingzones 2013-05 2/25/13AmendsOrds.2012-02,2011-27,2010-NICCA 20,2010-14,99-17,planned developmentno.21,exhibitC 2013-06 2/25/13CallsgeneralandcharterelectionNICCA 2013-07 3/1/13AmendsOrd. 2013-06;generalandNICCA charterelection 2013-08 3/4/13RezoningNICCA 2013-09 3/4/13RezoningNICCA 2013-10 3/4/13Amendsparksand recreation Sec.1 IncorporationofpremisesNICCA Sec.2Amendments Sec.2.01Amendsch.9,sec.1.01;Sec.1.08.031CA definitions Sec.2.02Renumbersart. II from“Trophy ClubPark”toart. III Sec.2.03Addsnewart. II;park regulations 2.01Parkpropertygenerally–ProhibitedSec.1.08.061CA acts 2.02Vehicular regulations–ProhibitedSec.1.08.062CA acts 2.03Rollerskates, roller blades,in-lineSec.1.08.063CA skates,skateboards,coasters,scooters andbicycles–Regulationsand prohibitions 2.04UseoftobaccoproductsSec.1.08.064CA 2.05UnshellednutsandseedsSec.1.08.065CA 2.06FreedomDogPark–RegulationsandSec.1.08.066CA prohibitions 2.07 ExemptionsSec.1.08.067CA 2013-11 4/22/13Addsch.10,sec.XIV;motorizedcarts 14.01Applicability;exemptionsSec.12.07.001CA 14.02DefinitionsSec.12.07.002CA 14.03Operational regulationsSec.12.07.003CA 14.04 Equipment regulations–operationSec.12.07.004CA ofamotorizedcart 14.05PermitsandcartoperationstickersSec.12.07.005CA App.A,sec.A1.011 2013-12 5/21/13Canvassesspecialelection results AppendixC-49 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendixC:OrdinanceDispositionTable Ord.No.Date DescriptionDispositionSupp. No. 2013-13 5/20/13Amendsdroughtcontingencyplan Sec.1 IncorporationofpremisesNICCA Sec.2Amendment Sec.2.01Combinesch.11,secs.9.01andSec.1.10.091CA 9.02;declarationofpolicy,purposeand intent;applicability Sec.2.02Addsch.11,sec.9.02;policySec.1.10.092CA statement/year roundwatermanagement andconservation requirements 2013-14 –/–/13Approves rate reviewmechanismforNICCA Atmos 2013-15 5/21/13Adoptshome rulecharteramendments Sec.1 IncorporationofpremisesNICCA Sec.2Amendments Sec.2.01Proposition3;qualificationsforCharter,sec.3.02(a)(1) CA council Sec.2.02Proposition4;qualificationsforCharter,secs.3.02(b),3.04(b)CA council;vacancies,forfeitureofoffice, fillingofvacancies Sec.2.03Proposition5 repealssec.3.06ACharter,sec.3.06CA andamendssec.3.06;mayor Sec.2.04Proposition6;emergencyCharter,sec.3.17CA ordinances Sec.2.05Proposition7;investigativeCharter,sec.3.19CA powersofthecouncil Sec.2.06Proposition8;indemnificationCharter,sec.3.21CA ofofficers Sec.2.07Proposition9;powersandCharter,sec.4.05(f)CA dutiesoftownmanager Sec.2.08Proposition10;powersandCharter,secs.4.05(o),4.08(e)CA 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Sec.2.03Amendssec.8.03(F);contractorSec.A1.003(f)CA registration Sec.2.04Amendssec.8.03(K);gradingSec.A1.003(k)CA permit Sec.2.05Amendssec.8.03(L);healthSec.A1.003(l)CA permits 2013-29 8/12/13AmendsOrd. 2013-20;ordersspecialNICCA election;councilmember 2013-30 9/9/13AdoptsupdatedserviceandassessmentNICCA plan (PID1) 2013-31 9/23/13Taxlevy,FY13-14NICCA 2013-32 9/23/13AdoptsserviceandassessmentplanNICCA emergencyservices (PID1) 2013-33 9/23/13Adoptsbudget,FY13-14NICCA 2013-34 9/23/13Adoptsbudget,economicdevelopmentNICCA corporation,FY13-14 2013-35 9/23/13Amendsbudget,FY2012-2013NICCA 2013-36 10/7/13Amendsch.1,sec.14.04(A);designationSec.1.07.034CA of recordsmanagementofficer AppendixC-51 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendixC:OrdinanceDispositionTable Ord.No.Date DescriptionDispositionSupp. No. 2013-37 10/7/13AmendsOrd. 2013-19,sec.2;membersSec.2.04.001CA ofanimalshelteradvisoryboard 2013-38 10/7/13Approvesnegotiated resolutionwithNICCA Atmos 2013-39 10/21/13AmendsPD21;electroniccigaretteNICCA suppliesstore 2013-40 10/21/13Amendsch.1,sec.8.01;deferredSec.A1.010(i)CA dispositionadministrativefees 2013-41 11/18/13Canvasseselection returnsNICCA 2013-42 11/18/13Amendsanimalcontrol Sec.1 IncorporationofpremisesNICCA Sec.2Amendments Sec.2.01Amendsch.2,sec.1.20(A)(1);Sec.2.01.019(a)CA owneridentificationand rabiestags Sec.2.02Amendsch.1,sec.8.06;deletesSec.A1.006CA $5.00feefor registrationofanimals 2014-01 2/3/14ApprovesprojectandfinancingplanforNICCA reinvestmentzone1 2014-02 2/17/14CallsgeneralandspecialelectionNICCA 2014-03 2/26/14AmendsOrd. 2014-02;callinggeneralNICCA andspecialelection 2014-04 2/26/14CallsbondelectionNICCA 2014-05 3/3/14Amendbudget,FY2013-2014NICCA 2014-06 3/3/14AmendsPD30;ShopsatTrophyClubNICCA 2014-07 3/17/14Amendsch.1,sec.8.11;homefirearmsSec.A1.011(m)CA safetyclassfee 2014-08 4/7/14Combinationtaxand revenuecertificatesNICCA ofobligation,series2014 2014-09 4/21/14ReinvestmentZoneNo.1NICCA 2014-10 4/7/14Towncouncil 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9/23/14Adoptseconomicdevelopmentbudget,NICCA FY14-15 2014-31 9/23/14Taxlevy,TY14-15NICCA 2014-32 9/23/14Amendsch.1,sec.8.16;addsannualSec.A1.014CA capitalimprovementsandmaintenance fee (PID1) 2014-33 10/14/14Amendssec.2.04(B);foodestablishmentSec.4.06.041CA permitsandexceptions 2014-34 10/28/14Amendsch.10,sec.2.02(B)(6);schoolSec.12.03.042(6)CA zoneTrophyClubDr. 2014-35 11/13/14Canvassesspecialelection returnsNICCA (councilmember) 2014-36 11/13/14AmendsOrd. 2007-15;PD-27;TheNICCA HighlandsatTrophyClub 2014-38 11/25/14RepealsOrd. 2014-09and2014-19; TIRZNICCA 2 2014-40 11/25/14TMRS;increasein retirementannuitiesNICCA AppendixC-53 TrophyClubCodeofOrdinancesAppendixC:OrdinanceDispositionTable Ord.No.Date DescriptionDispositionSupp. No. 2015-41 11/13/15Amendscharter,sec.9.02;budgetCharter,sec.9.02CA submission 2015-43 12/8/15Amendsclericalerrorsincharter Sec.2.01Amendssec.4.08;dutiesoftheCharter,sec.4.08CA townsecretary Sec.2.02Renumbersand reorderssec.Charter,sec.9.04CA 9.04;budget Sec.2.03CorrectsgrammaticalerrorinCharter,sec.11.15CA sec.11.15;charterreviewcommission AppendixC-54