This table shows the location or gives the disposition of the chapters, sections and subsections of the 1995 Wilmer Code of Ordinances within this revised code. The abbreviation “NIC” means the provision is not included in this code, though not necessarily repealed.
1995 CODE OF ORDINANCES
2015 CODE OF ORDINANCES
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
 
§ 1-1
Adoption of general laws of Texas
§ 1-2
General provisions
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
CHAPTER 2 ADMINISTRATION
 
Article I. Governing Body
 
§ 2-1
Staggered terms for city council
§ 2-2
Regular meeting dates
Amnd. by Ord. 13-1005A
§ 2-3
(Reserved)
 
§ 2-4
(Reserved)
 
§ 2-5
(Reserved)
 
Article II. City Administrator
 
§ 2-6
Position created
§ 2-7
Council to appoint
§ 2-8
Job duties
§ 2-9
Finance
§ 2-10
Compensation
§ 2-11
Bond
§ 2-12
Compliance
§ 2-13
Chain of authority
Article III. City Employees
 
§ 2-14
Employees
§ 2-15
Tax department
 
A.
Tax department established
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
B.
Penalty to defray costs of collecting delinquent taxes
§ 2-16
Health department established
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 2-17
Duties of city health authority
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 2-18
Participation in Texas Municipal Retirement System
NIC
§ 2-19
Participation in the supplemental death benefits of Texas Municipal Retirement System
NIC
§ 2-20
Participation in supplemental benefits fund of Texas Municipal Retirement System
NIC
§ 2-21
Providing for updated service credit under Texas Municipal Retirement System
NIC
§ 2-22
Additional rights, credits, and benefits of Texas Municipal Retirement System
NIC
§ 2-23
(Reserved)
 
§ 2-24
(Reserved)
 
§ 2-25
(Reserved)
 
Article IV. Boards and Commissions
 
§ 2-26
Planning and zoning commission
 
A.
Creation
Rpld. by Ord. 2023-0504A
B.
Members and terms of office
Rpld. by Ord. 2023-0504A
C.
Authority and justice
Rpld. by Ord. 2023-0504A
D.
Powers and duties
Rpld. by Ord. 2023-0504A
E.
Meetings
Rpld. by Ord. 2023-0504A
F.
Application for zoning changes
Rpld. by Ord. 2023-0504A
G.
Filing fees
Rpld. by Ord. 2023-0504A
H.
General procedure
Rpld. by Ord. 2023-0504A
§ 2-27
Rules and procedures for council - appointed boards
 
A.
Definitions
Rpld. by Ord. 2023-0504A
B.
Meetings
Rpld. by Ord. 2023-0504A
C.
Officers and their duties
Rpld. by Ord. 2023-0504A
D.
Duties and privileges of members
Rpld. by Ord. 2023-0504A
E.
General provisions
Rpld. by Ord. 2023-0504A
§ 2-28
Board of adjustment
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 2-29
Park board
Rpld. by Ord. 2023-0504A
§ 2-30
Library board
Rpld. by Ord. 2023-0504A
CHAPTER 3 ANIMAL CONTROL
 
§ 3-1
Definitions
§ 3-2
Registration of dogs
§ 3-3
Enforcement
§ 3-4
Running at large
§ 3-5
Animal vaccination
§ 3-6
Impoundment
§ 3-7
Impoundment fees
 
 
(a) Fees
 
(b) Adoption
 
(c) Adoption denied
§ 3-8
Animal quarantine
§ 3-9
Animal nuisance
§ 3-10
Prohibited animals
§ 3-11
Vicious animals
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 3-12
Commercial business
§ 3-13
Livestock
§ 3-14
Fowl and rabbits
§ 3-15
Sanitary conditions
§ 3-16
Cruelty to animals
CHAPTER 4 DISASTER CONTROL
 
Article I. Emergency Management
 
§ 4-1
Emergency management director
§ 4-2
Powers and duties
§ 4-3
Disaster declaration
§ 4-4
Emergency disaster directions
§ 4-5
Emergency management plan
§ 4-6
Interjurisdictional program
§ 4-7
Override
§ 4-8
Liability
§ 4-9
Commitment of funds
§ 4-10
Offenses
CHAPTER 5 FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION
 
Article I. In General
 
§ 5-1
Unlawful to burn grass, etc.
§ 5-2
Burning permit
Article II. Fire Department
 
§ 5-3
(Reserved)
 
Article III. Fire Marshal
 
§ 5-4
Office created independent of other departments
§ 5-5
Appointment and removal
§ 5-6
Duty to investigate fires
§ 5-7
Taking of testimony generally
§ 5-8
Authority to summon witnesses, require production of evidence and administer oaths
§ 5-9
Investigation may be private; sequestration of witnesses
§ 5-10
Duty when evidence indicates crime in connection with fire
§ 5-11
Misconduct of witnesses summoned by fire marshal
§ 5-12
Inspection of premises; ordering removal or repair of dangerous conditions
§ 5-13
Failure to comply with order to remove or repair dangerous conditions
§ 5-14
Right of entry
§ 5-15
Record of fires to be kept
§ 5-16
Monthly report to state fire marshal
§ 5-17
Prosecution and recovery of penalties under article
Article IV. Fireworks
 
§ 5-18
Fireworks defined
§ 5-19
Sale of fireworks
§ 5-20
Possession and discharge of fireworks
CHAPTER 6 FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION CODE
 
Article I. Rules and Regulations
 
§ 6-1
Statutory authorization
Amnd. by Ord. 14-0619B
§ 6-2
Findings of fact
Amnd. by Ord. 14-0619B
§ 6-3
Statement of purpose
Amnd. by Ord. 14-0619B
§ 6-4
Methods of reducing flood losses
Amnd. by Ord. 14-0619B
§ 6-5
Definitions
Amnd. by Ord. 14-0619B
§ 6-6
Land to which this article applies
Amnd. by Ord. 14-0619B
§ 6-7
Base for establishing the areas of special flood hazard
Amnd. by Ord. 14-0619B
§ 6-8
Penalties for noncompliance
Amnd. by Ord. 14-0619B
§ 6-9
Abrogation and greater restrictions
Amnd. by Ord. 14-0619B
§ 6-10
Interpretation
Amnd. by Ord. 14-0619B
§ 6-11
Warning and declaimer of liability
Amnd. by Ord. 14-0619B
§ 6-12
Establishment of development permit
Amnd. by Ord. 14-0619B
§ 6-13
Designation of the floodplain administrator
Amnd. by Ord. 14-0619B
§ 6-14
Duties and responsibilities of the floodplain administrator
Amnd. by Ord. 14-0619B
§ 6-15
Appeal board
Amnd. by Ord. 14-0619B
§ 6-16
Conditions for variance
Amnd. by Ord. 14-0619B
§ 6-17
General standards
Amnd. by Ord. 14-0619B
§ 6-18
Specific standards
Amnd. by Ord. 14-0619B
CHAPTER 7 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
 
Article I. General Provisions
 
§ 7-1
Public works department
 
A.
Established
B.
Superintendent of public works
C.
Duties
§ 7-2
Definitions
§ 7-3
Garbage collection service mandatory
§ 7-4
Duty to maintain garbage container
§ 7-5
Duty to place garbage container at private residence
§ 7-6
Duty to place garbage container at business establishment
§ 7-7
Removal of trash at owner’s expense
§ 7-8
Animals prohibited in garbage containers
§ 7-9
Loose garbage prohibited
§ 7-10
Recyclable materials
§ 7-11
Collection of fees
Article II. Anti-Litter
 
§ 7-11
Unlawful to litter public or private property
§ 7-12
Unlawful to throw litter from vehicle
§ 7-13
Placement of litter in receptacles so as to prevent scattering
§ 7-14
Merchants’ duty to keep sidewalks free of litter
§ 7-15
Litter in parks
§ 7-16
Litter in lakes and fountains
CHAPTER 8 MISCELLANEOUS REGULATIONS
 
Article I. Firearms
 
§ 8-1
Discharging firearms unlawful
§ 8-2
Exceptions
§ 8-3
Special permits (Reserved)
NIC
Article II. Inoperable Vehicles
 
§ 8-4
Definitions
§ 8-5
Junked vehicles declared a public nuisance
§ 8-6
Procedure for abating nuisance
§ 8-7
Exceptions
§ 8-8
Unlawful to maintain public nuisance
§ 8-9
Authority to enforce
§ 8-10
Effect of ordinances on other statutes and ordinances
§ 8-11
Custody; notification and disposal of abandoned vehicles
Article III. Mobile Homes
 
§ 8-12
Definitions
§ 8-13
Mobile homes prohibited
§ 8-14
Existing mobile homes
Article IV. Weeds, Brush, and Unwholesome Matter
 
§ 8-15
Weeds, brush, etc.
§ 8-16
Duty of property owner to cut weeds
§ 8-17
Duty of property owner to remove stagnant water
§ 8-18
Notice to owner; removal by city
Amnd. by Ord. 06-0406B
§ 8-19
Failure to comply with removal notice
§ 8-20
Charge to be levied and collected if work done by city
Amnd. by Ord. 06-0406B
§ 8-20
(Reserved)
 
§ 8-21
(Reserved)
 
§ 8-22
(Reserved)
 
§ 8-23
(Reserved)
 
§ 8-24
(Reserved)
 
Article V. Noise
 
§ 8-25
Loud noise
Rpld. by Ord. 96-0502A
§ 8-26
General
Rpld. by Ord. 96-0502A
CHAPTER 9 GENERAL REGULATIONS
 
Article I. House Moving
 
§ 9-1
Permit required
§ 9-2
Application for permit
§ 9-3
Designation of route
§ 9-4
Movement at night
§ 9-5
Compliance with city ordinances
Article II. Door-to-Door Solicitors
 
§ 9-6
Definitions
§ 9-7
Permit required
§ 9-8
Permit application
§ 9-9
Issuance of permit
§ 9-10
Revocation of permit
§ 9-11
Appeals
§ 9-12
Permit to be carried on person while selling, etc.
§ 9-13
Permit fee waived for bona fide charitable organizations
§ 9-14
Exemptions
§ 9-15
Special requirements
 
(a)
Vending vehicles to obey traffic laws
(b)
Vending vehicles to be inspected
(c)
Vending vehicles use of noise
(d)
Vending vehicles to operate during day
(e)
Vending vehicle insurance
(f)
Food vendors
(g)
Sound devices prohibited
(h)
Use of streets
Article III. Alcoholic Beverages
 
§ 9-16
Sale of alcoholic beverages prohibited near school, church, or hospital
Rpld. by Ord. 08-0717
§ 9-17
Alcoholic beverages prohibited on public property
Amnd. by Ord. 96-0502B
Article IV. Massage Establishments
 
§ 9-18
Definitions
§ 9-19
License - required
§ 9-20
License - displayed
§ 9-21
License - investigation of applicant
§ 9-22
License - furnishing of names of employees and medical certificates
§ 9-23
License - refusal to issue or renew
§ 9-24
License - revocation and suspension
§ 9-25
License - appeal from refusal to grant or renew; from decision to revoke or suspend
§ 9-26
Hours of operation and prohibition op living or sleeping quarters therein
§ 9-27
Inspection of massage establishments, examination of employees
§ 9-28
List of employees
§ 9-29
Operation prohibited in certain areas
§ 9-30
Sanitary requirements
§ 9-31
Administering massage to person of opposite sex
§ 9-32
Exemptions
Article V. Food Service Regulations
 
§ 9-33
Definitions
§ 9-34
Regulatory authority
§ 9-35
General
§ 9-36
Issuance of permit, license or certificate
§ 9-37
Suspension of permit, license or certificate
§ 9-38
Revocation of permit, license or certificate
§ 9-39
Service of notice
§ 9-40
Hearings
§ 9-41
Application after revocation
§ 9-42
Inspection frequency
§ 9-43
Access
§ 9-44
Report of inspections
§ 9-45
Correction of violation
§ 9-46
Hold orders
§ 9-47
Submission of plans
§ 9-48
Pre-operational inspection
§ 9-49
Procedure when infection is suspected
Article VI. Handbills
 
§ 9-50
Definitions
§ 9-51
Throwing or distributing commercial handbills in public places
§ 9-52
Placing commercial and non-commercial handbills on vehicles
§ 9-53
Depositing commercial and non-commercial handbills on uninhabited or vacant premises
§ 9-54
Prohibiting distribution of handbills where properly posted
§ 9-55
Distributing commercial and non-commercial handbills at inhabited private premises
§ 9-56
Posting notices prohibited
CHAPTER 10 MUNICIPAL COURT
 
§ 10-1
Creation of a municipal court
Rpld. by Ord. 2023-0504B
§ 10-2
Judge of the municipal court
Rpld. by Ord. 2023-0504B
§ 10-3
Clerk of the court
Rpld. by Ord. 2023-0504B
§ 10-4
Municipal court coordinator
Rpld. by Ord. 2023-0504B
§ 10-5
Compensation
Rpld. by Ord. 2023-0504B
CHAPTER 11 OTHER CODES ADOPTED
 
Article I. Building Code
 
§ 11-1
Uniform Building Code - adopted
Rpld. by Ordinance 08-1218A
§ 11-2
Amendments
Rpld. by Ordinance 08-1218A
§ 11-3
(Reserved)
 
§ 11-4
(Reserved)
 
§ 11-5
(Reserved)
 
Article II. Electrical Code
 
§ 11-6
National Electrical Code — adopted
Rpld. by Ordinance 08-1218A
§ 11-7
(Reserved)
 
§ 11-8
Other codes and standards adopted
Rpld. by Ordinance 08-1218A
§ 11-9
(Reserved)
 
§ 11-10
(Reserved)
 
Article III. Mechanical Code
 
§ 11-11
Uniform Mechanical Code - adopted
Rpld. by Ordinance 08-1218A
§ 11-12
(Reserved)
 
§ 11-13
(Reserved)
 
§ 11-14
(Reserved)
 
Article IV. Plumbing Code
 
§ 11-15
Uniform Plumbing Code - adopted
Rpld. by Ordinance 08-1218A
§ 11-16
Amendments
Rpld. by Ordinance 08-1218A
§ 11-17
(Reserved)
 
§ 11-18
(Reserved)
 
§ 11-19
(Reserved)
 
Article V. Fire Code
 
§ 11-20
Uniform Fire Code, 1988 edition - adopted
Rpld. by Ordinance 08-1218A
§ 11-21
Amendments
Rpld. by Ordinance 08-1218A
§ 11-22
(Reserved)
 
§ 11-23
(Reserved)
 
Article VI. Construction Specifications Code for Street, Storm Drainage, Water, and Other Public Works
 
§ 11-24
Adoption of specifications
Rpld. by Ordinance 08-1218A
§ 11-25
Amendments
Rpld. by Ordinance 08-1218A
CHAPTER 12 POLICE
 
Article I. Police Department
 
§ 12-1
Police department established
§ 12-2
Members
§ 12-3
Qualifications
§ 12-4
Oath and bond
§ 12-5
Peace officer authority
§ 12-6
Commission
§ 12-7
Chief of police
§ 12-8
Authority of police officers
§ 12-9
(Reserved)
 
§ 12-10
(Reserved)
 
§ 12-11
(Reserved)
 
§ 12-12
(Reserved)
 
§ 12-13
(Reserved)
 
§ 12-14
(Reserved)
 
§ 12-15
(Reserved)
 
Article II. Police Reserve Force
 
§ 12-16
Police reserve established
§ 12-17
Members
§ 12-18
Under control of chief of police
§ 12-19
Application for membership
§ 12-20
Training
§ 12-21
Compensation and medical expenses
§ 12-22
Identification
§ 12-23
Diminishing the force
§ 12-24
Uniforms and badges
§ 12-25
Duties
§ 12-26
Weapons
§ 12-27
False impersonation
CHAPTER 13 SIGN REGULATIONS
 
Article I. In General
 
§ 13-1
Definitions
§ 13-2
Administration
§ 13-3
Permits
§ 13-4
Applications
§ 13-5
Fees
§ 13-6
Electrical permit
§ 13-7
Imitation of traffic and emergency signs prohibited
§ 13-8
Exemptions
§ 13-9
Prohibited signs
§ 13-10
Flags
§ 13-11
Obscenity
§ 13-12
Maintenance of signs
§ 13-13
(Reserved)
 
§ 13-14
(Reserved)
 
§ 13-15
(Reserved)
 
Article II. Provisions for Business Districts
 
§ 13-16
Non-business zoning district
§ 13-17
Detached (monument) signs
§ 13-18
Attached stops
§ 13-19
Temporary banner signs
§ 13-20
(Reserved)
 
Article III. Provisions for Non-Business Districts
 
§ 13-21
General provisions
§ 13-22
Detached monument signs
§ 13-23
Attached signs
§ 13-24
(Reserved)
 
§ 13-25
(Reserved)
 
Article IV. Nonconforming Signs
 
See. 13-26
Purpose of article
§ 13-27
Impoundment
§ 13-28
Removal of certain nonconforming signs
§ 13-29
Impounded signs - recovery/removal
§ 13-30
(Reserved)
 
Article V. Exemptions to Chapter
 
§ 13-31
Purpose
§ 13-32
Real or personal property sale signs/political signs
§ 13-33
Real estate signs - temporary
§ 13-34
Temporary construction signs
§ 13-35
Subdivision signs
§ 13-36
Temporary off-premises signs
Article VI. Variances
 
§ 13-37
Procedure for variance
CHAPTER 14 STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
 
§ 14-1
(Reserved)
 
§ 14-2
Street numbering system
§ 14-3
(Reserved)
 
§ 14-4
Excavation or embankment
CHAPTER 15 SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
 
§ 15-1
Adoption of rules and regulations
Superseded by Ord. 09-0604
§ 15-2
Approval of plat
Superseded by Ord. 09-0604
§ 15-3
Withholding improvements
Superseded by Ord. 09-0604
§ 15-4
Definitions
Superseded by Ord. 09-0604
§ 15-5
Preliminary plat and plans
Superseded by Ord. 09-0604
§ 15-6
Final or record plat
Superseded by Ord. 09-0604
§ 15-7
General requirements
Superseded by Ord. 09-0604
§ 15.8
Monuments and markers
Superseded by Ord. 09-0604
§ 15-9
Improvement
Superseded by Ord. 09-0604
§ 15-10
Street markers
Superseded by Ord. 09-0604
§ 15-11
Boundary requirements
Superseded by Ord. 09-0604
§ 15-12
As-built plans
Superseded by Ord. 09-0604
§ 15-13
Title to improvements
Superseded by Ord. 09-0604
§ 15-14
Developer’s bond for street, drainage and utility line
Superseded by Ord. 09-0604
§ 15-15
Payments
Superseded by Ord. 09-0604
§ 15-16
Withholding building permits
Superseded by Ord. 09-0604
§ 15-17
Filing fees
Superseded by Ord. 09-0604
§ 15-18
Fees and charges
Superseded by Ord. 09-0604
CHAPTER 16 TRAFFIC
 
Article I. Speed
 
§ 16-1
Maximum speed limits: determination
§ 16-2
Speeds greater than thirty (30) miles per hour on public streets or ten (10) miles per hour on public alleys not reasonable and prudent
§ 16-3
Speed on specific streets
§ 16-4
School zone - speed
Superseded by Ord. adopted —/—/95
§ 16-5
Specific school zones
Superseded by Ord. adopted —/—/95
§ 16-6
Trains
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Article II. Traffic Control
 
§ 16-7
Definition
§ 16-8
Traffic-control devices
§ 16-9
Obedience to traffic-control devices
§ 16-10
Director of traffic-control
§ 16-11
Uniform traffic-control devices
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 16-12
Exception for emergency vehicles
§ 16-13
Unauthorized signals or devices
§ 16-14
Prohibiting commercial advertising
§ 16-15
Unlawful interference
§ 16-16
Duty to erect
§ 16-17
Prima facie proof
§ 16-18
Through streets
Article III. Parking
 
§ 16-19
(Reserved)
 
§ 16-20
Yard parking
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Article IV. Truck Routes
 
§ 16-21
Definitions
§ 16-22
Designation of truck route
§ 16-23
Signs
§ 16-24
Unlawful to operate or park
§ 16-25
Exemptions
Article V. Parades
 
§ 16-26
Definitions
§ 16-27
Permit required; exceptions
§ 16-28
Application for parade permit; fee
§ 16-29
Issuance of parade permit
§ 16-30
Contents of permit
§ 16-31
Denial of parade permit
§ 16-32
Revocation of parade permit
§ 16-33
Appeal of denial or revocation of permit
§ 16-34
Officials to be notified
CHAPTER 17 WATER AND SEWER
 
Article I. In General
 
§ 17-1
Water and sewer department established
§ 17-2
Superintendent water works
§ 17-3
Water rates
Superseded by Ord. 91-1-15A
§ 17-4
Procedure for furnishing water services
 
 
Introductory paragraph
A.
Application for water connection
B.
Billing water charges
Superseded by Ord. 91-9-30B
C.
Discontinuance of water service
D.
Notice of disconnection
Amnd. by Ord. 16-0622A
E.
Deposit
§ 17-5
No free service
§ 17-6
Unlawful interference with water works system
§ 17-7
Connections to sewer required
See. 17-8
Notice of sewer availability
§ 17-9
Pro-rata charges for water and sewer extensions
Article II. Industrial Waste
 
§ 17-10
Definitions
Superseded by Ord. 93-0909
§ 17-11
Prohibition of specified waste
Superseded by Ord. 93-0909
§ 17-12
Acceptance of wastewater into sanitary sewers by payment of a surcharge
Superseded by Ord. 93-0909
§ 17-13
Enforcement
Superseded by Ord. 93-0909
§ 17-14
Permit requirements
Superseded by Ord. 93-0909
§ 17-15
Control chamber requirements
Superseded by Ord. 93-0909
§ 17-16
Volume of waste
Superseded by Ord. 93-0909
§ 17-17
Sampling of wastes
Superseded by Ord. 93-0909
§ 17-18
Disconnection for failure to pay bills
Superseded by Ord. 93-0909
§ 17-19
Right of entry of city employees
Superseded by Ord. 93-0909
§ 17-20
Penalty for failure to pay bills
Superseded by Ord. 93-0909
Article III. Transport of Liquid Waste
 
§ 17-21
Permit required
§ 17-22
Fee and display of permit
§ 17-23
Liquid waste vehicles: maintenance
§ 17-24
Liquid waste vehicles: inspection
§ 17-25
Responsibilities of a liquid waste transporter
§ 17-26
Accumulation of liquid waste
§ 17-27
Disposal of liquid waste
§ 17-28
Responsibility of liquid waste generator
§ 17-29
Responsibilities of liquid waste disposer
§ 17-30
Rules and regulations
§ 17-31
Denial, suspension, and revocation of permit
§ 17-32
Appeal
Article IV. Corporations or Associations
 
§ 17-33
Responsibilities
Article V. Sewage Disposal System
 
§ 17-34
Definitions
§ 17-35
Intent of the article
§ 17-36
Requirements for individual sewage disposal systems
§ 17-37
Permits
§ 17-38
Inspections
§ 17-39
Minimum standards for individual sewage deposal systems
§ 17-40
Maintenance
§ 17-41
Exceptions
CITY OF WILMER ZONING ORDINANCE
Ch. 14, ex. A