City of Cookeville Parallel Reference Table 
Subject
Old code §
New code §
Subject
Old code §
New code §
CITY COUNCIL
Time and place of regular meeting
1-101
Replaced by Ord.# 097-12-33, Jan. 1998
Order of business
1-102
1-102 (as amended by Ord. #O23-16-17, July 2023)
General rules of order
1-103
1-103 (as amended by Ord. #O23-16-17, July 2023)
Rules to govern business before the City Council
 
1-104 (Ord. #O23-16- 17, July 2023)
ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION
Plan adopted
1-201
1-201
Administrative organization
1-202
1-202
Departments established
1-203
1-203
Department directors; subordinate personnel
1-204
1-204
Supervision and control
1-205
1-205
City manager's responsibility and authority
1-206
1-206
Organization chart of the city
1-207
1-207
PURCHASING PROCEDURES
Purchases
1-301
Replaced by Ord.# 096-10-23, Oct. 1996
Purchasing procedures
1-302
5-102
POLICE AND ARREST
Police officers subject to chiefs orders
1-401
6-102
Police officers to preserve law and order
1-402
6-103
Police officers to wear uniforms, and be armed
1-403
6-104
When police officers are to make arrests
1-404
6-105
Police officer's authority to require assistance
1-405
6-106
Disposition of persons arrested
1-406
6-107
Police department records
1-407
6-108
Authority of police department officers
1-408
6-109
CITY COURT
City judge
1-501
3-101
Fines and costs, etc.
1-502
3-102
Enforcement of fines and costs
1-503
3-103; amended by Ord. #O19-06-08, July 2019
SOCIAL SECURITY FOR OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
Policy and purpose as to coverage
1-701
4-101
Necessary agreements to be executed
1-702
4-102
Withholdings from salaries or wages
1-703
4-103
Appropriations for employer's contributions
1-704
4-104
Records and reports to be made
1-705
4-105
Personnel under other retirement plans excluded
1-706
4-106
Coverage extended to personnel compensated on a fee basis
1-707
4-107
VACATION, SICK LEAVE. HOLIDAYS, ETC.
Personnel director to develop employee benefits program
1-810
4-201
PERSONNEL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL
Personnel director shall develop a personnel policies and procedures manual
1-901
4-301
Personnel director shall maintain official copy of the city's personnel policies and procedures manual
1-902
4-302
Implementation and amendment of personnel policies and procedures
1-903
4-303
CIVIL DEFENSE ORGANIZATION
Joint operation with county
1-1001
Replaced by Ord. #096-09-22
Authority and responsibilities
1-1002
Office of director, his authority and responsibility
1-1003
Civil defense corps created
1-1004
Repealed by Ord. #096-09-22
No municipal or private liability
1-1005
Expenses of civil defense
1-1006
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH PROGRAM
(Amended by Ord. #O13-02-04, February 2013)
Authority
1-1101
4-401
Rights of director
1-1102
4-402
Responsibilities of director
1-1103
4-403
Rights of employees
1-1104
4-404
Plan to become part of code
1-1105
4-405
Injuries
 
4-408
(Added by Ord. #O15-09-24, September 2015)
INTOXICATING LIQUORS
Definition of "alcoholic beverages"
2-101
8-201
Consumption of alcoholic beverages on premises
2-102
8-202
Privilege tax on retail sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises
2-103
8-203
Annual privilege tax to be paid to the city clerk
2-104
8-204
Advertisements
2-105
Deleted by Ord. #011-01-01
BEER
Authority to grant, revoke, etc., beer permits
2-201
 
Authority to appoint city alcoholic beverage control board (hereinafter referred to as ABCB)
2-201.1
Deleted by Ord. #011-01-01
Permit and application fee required for selling beer
2-202
 
Privilege tax
2-202.1
 
SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR OFF-PREMISE CONSUMPTION
(Amended by Ord. #015-08-20, August 2015, and Ord. #O18-05-11, May 2018)
Definitions
 
8-301
Retail sale of alcoholic beverages subject to regulation
 
8-302
Inspection fee on retail sale of alcoholic beverages for off-premise consumption -- inspections -- documentation
 
8-303
Inspection fee to be paid to the city clerk
 
8-304
Residency requirement
 
8-305
Location and size restrictions
 
8-306
Applications -- fees -- approval or rejection -- effect of felony conviction
 
8-307
Time period for opening store
 
8-308
Inspections -- enforcement -- authority
 
8-309
Provisions for unconstitutionality or illegality in this title
 
8-310
BEER
(Amended by Ord. #015-08-20, August 2015)
Definitions
 
8-401
Authority to grant, revoke, etc., beer permits
 
8-402
Permit and application fee required for selling beer
 
8-403
Privilege tax
 
8-404
Permits are not transferable
 
8-405
Permit forfeited if permittee is convicted of certain offenses
 
8-406
Applicant shall file written application containing certain specific requirements
 
8-407
Permits authorized for certain businesses
 
8-408
Permits issued to hotels and motels
 
8-409
Permits issued to restaurants/limited service restaurants
 
8-410
Permits issued to private clubs
 
8-411
Permits issued for sale of beer within corporate limits not for consumption on the premises
 
8-412
Sale to anyone under 21 years of age or to intoxicated persons unlawful
 
8-413
Hours and days of sale, etc., regulated
 
8-414 (as amended by Ord. #O22-08- 18, August 2022)
Permittee not to allow anyone under 21 years of age to loiter, possess, or consume alcoholic beverages inside the premises
 
8-415
Unlawful for anyone under 21 years of age to misrepresent age
 
8-416
Prohibited sexual or pornographic conduct/enforcement
 
8-417
The ABCB is vested with the authority to conduct hearings on revocation or suspension of beer permits issued under this chapter
 
8-418
Permits not required for certain retail and wholesale beer establishments
 
8-419
Violations
 
8-420
Provisions for unconstitutionality or illegality in this title
 
8-421
Special events permits
 
8-422 (as amended by Ord. #O23-12-25, Jan. 2024)
Alcohol education program required
2-202.2
Deleted by Ord. #011-01-01
Permits are not transferable
2-203
Deleted by Ord. #011-01-01
Permit forfeited if permittee is convicted of certain offenses
2-204
Deleted by Ord. #011-01-01
Applicant shall file written application containing certain specific requirements
2-205
Deleted by Ord. #011-01-01
Permits authorized for certain businesses
2-206
Deleted by Ord. #011-01-01
Permits issued to hotels and motels
2-207
Deleted by Ord. #011-01-01
Permits issued to restaurants
2-208
Deleted by Ord. #011-01-01
Permits issued to private clubs
2-209
Deleted by Ord. #011-01-01
Permits issued for sale of beer within corporate limits not for consumption on the premises
2-210
Deleted by Ord. #011-01-01
Sale to anyone under 21 years of age or to intoxicated persons unlawful
2-211
Deleted by Ord. #011-01-01
Hours and days of sale, etc., regulated
2-212
Deleted by Ord. #011-01-01
Permittee not to allow anyone under 21 years of age to loiter, possess, or consume alcoholic beverages inside the premises
2-213
Deleted by Ord. #011-01-01
Unlawful for anyone under 21 years of age to misrepresent age
2-214
Deleted by Ord. #011-01-01
Method of measuring distances, points of measurement
2-215
Deleted by Ord. #011-01-01
The ABCB is vested with the authority to conduct hearings on revocation or suspension of beer permits issued under this chapter
2-216
Deleted by Ord. #011-01-01
Permits not required for certain retail and wholesale establishments
2-217
Deleted by Ord. #011-01-01
Advertisements
2-218
Deleted by Ord. #011-01-01
Violations
2-219
Deleted by Ord. #011-01-01
Provision for unconstitutionality or illegality in this title
2-220
Deleted by Ord. #011-01-01
IN GENERAL
Running at large prohibited
3-101
10-101
Keeping near a residence or business restricted
3-102
10-102
Pen or enclosure to be kept clean
3-103
10-103
Adequate food, water, and shelter, etc., to be provided
3-104
10-104
Keeping in such manner as to become a nuisance prohibited
3-105
10-105
Cruel treatment prohibited
3-106
10-106
Seizure and disposition of animals
3-107
10-107
Inspections of premises
3-108
10-108
City to be bird sanctuary
3-109
10-109
DOGS AND CATS
Rabies vaccination and registration required
3-201
10-201
Dogs/cats to wear tags
3-202
10-202
Running at large prohibited
3-203
10-203
Vicious dogs to be securely restrained
3-204
10-204
Noisy dogs prohibited
3-205
10-205
Confinement of dogs and cats suspected of being rabid
3-206
10-206
Seizure and disposition of dogs and cats
3-207
10-207
Authority of animal control officer
3-208
10-208
BUILDING CODE
Building code adopted
4-101
12-101; amended by Ord. #O20-11-19, Nov. 2020
Modifications
4-102
12-102
Available in clerk's office
4-103
12-103
Violations
4-104
12-104
Enforcement
4-105
12-105
PLUMBING CODE
Plumbing code adopted
4-201
12-201; amended by Ord. #O20-11-19, Nov. 2020
Modifications
4-202
12-202; amended by Ord. #O20-11-19, Nov. 2020
Available in clerk's office
4-203
12-203
Violations
4-204
12-204
ELECTRICAL CODE
Definitions
4-301
12-301
Electricians to be licensed
4-302
12-302
Effect of licensing
4-303
12-303
Electricians' helpers
4-304
12-304
Issuance of meter sockets, etc., by city
4-305
12-305
Standards for electrical work
4-306
12-306
Electrical work to be subject to inspection
4-307
12-307
Unsafe conditions
4-308
12-308
Unlawful to damage or tamper with city's property
4-309
12-309
Unlawful to interfere with meters
4-310
12-310
Unlawful to divert current around meters
4-311
12-311
Inspection fees
4-312
12-312
GAS CODE
Definitions
4-401
12-401
No gas to be supplied without inspection
4-402
12-402
Persons making installations, repairs, etc., to be insured
4-403
12-403
Property owner's responsibility
4-404
12-404
Standards for gas installations
4-405
12-405; amended by Ord. #O20-11-19, Nov. 2020
Converting piping and appliances from use of liquefied to natural gas
4-406
12-406
Enforcement
4-407
12-407
 
 
 
HOUSING CODE
Housing code adopted
4-501
Repealed by Ord. #014-06-11
Modifications
4-502
Available in clerk's office
4-503
Violations
4-504
Enforcement
4-505
EXISTING BUILDING CODE
 
Title 12, Chapter 6 replaced by Ord. #014-06-11; amended by Ord. #O20-11-19, Nov. 2020
HOUSE TRAILERS
Compliance with this chapter required
4-601
14-401
Permit required
4-602
14-402
Permit fee
4-603
14-403
Cut-off date
4-604
14-404
Trailers to be located in licensed parks only
4-605
14-405
Trailer not to be relocated
4-606
14-406
Connection to water and sewer systems required
4-607
14-407
Office trailers on state and federally owned property
4-608
14-408
Temporary office trailers
4-609
14-409
Violations
4-610
14-410
Enforcement
4-611
14-411
MOBILE HOME PARKS
Definition of terms
4-701
Chapter Deleted
Permits
4-702
Environmental, open space, and access requirements
4-703
Service building and other community service facilities
4-704
Refuse handling
4-705
Insect and rodent control
4-706
Fuel supply and storage
4-707
Fire protection
4-708
Miscellaneous requirements
4-709
Penalties
4-710
EROSION CONTROL
Findings
4-801
Chapter replaced by Ord. # 001-08-09, Sept. 2001. See Title 14, Ch. 5
Definitions
4-802
Grading permits
4-803
Exceptions to grading permit requirements
4-804
Requirements
4-805
Stop-work orders
4-806
Bonds
4-807
Violations
4-808
FAIR HOUSING
Definitions
4-901
20-201
Unlawful acts
4-902
20-202
Religious organizations
4-903
20-203
Membership in real estate organization
4-904
20-204
Public information
4-905
20-205
Enforcement
4-906
20-206
Penalty
4-907
20-207
UNSAFE BUILDINGS CODE
Standard unsafe building abatement code adopted
4-1001
Repealed by Ord. #014-06-11
Modifications
4-1002
Available in clerk's office
4-1003
Violations
4-1004
Enforcement
4-1005
BUILDING MAINTENANCE CODE
 
Title 12, Chapter 6 replaced by Ord. #014-06-11; amended by Ord. #O20-11-19, Nov. 2020
CONTROL OF NATURAL DRAINAGE SYSTEMS
 
 
Title 14, Chapter 6 amended by Ord. #O16-09-21
Statement of purpose
4-1101
14-601
Definitions
4-1102
14-602
Property owners to maintain system on private lands
4-1103
14-603
City to maintain system on public lands
4-1104
14-604
Unlawful to alter or obstruct the natural storm water drainage system without approval from the public works department
4-1105
14-605, as renamed by Ord. #O16-09-21
Installation of culverts for driveways or entrances
4-1106
14-606
Installation of culverts within the right-of-way
4-1107
14-607
Construction of parking lots
[Storm water detention criteria]
4-1108
Deleted by Ord. #O16-09-21
Notification of violation
4-1109
14-609
Failure to comply with an order to correct a violation
4-1110
14-610
Penalties for failure to comply
4-1111
14-611
Payment of costs
4-1112
14-612
Public works projects
4-1113
14-613
MECHANICAL CODE
Mechanical code adopted
4-1201
12-701; amended by Ord. #O20-11-19, Nov. 2020
Modifications
4-1202
12-702; amended by Ord. #O20-11-19, Nov. 2020
Available in clerk's office
4-1203
12-703
Violations
4-1204
12-704
MISCELLANEOUS
"Closing out" sales
5-102
9-101
Posting and/or distributing circulars, etc.
5-103
Deleted
PEDDLERS, ETC.
Permit required
5-201
Chapter replaced by Ord. # 000-02-04, March 2000. See Title 9, Ch. 2
Exemptions
5-202
 
Application for permit
5-203
 
Issuance or refusal of permit
5-204
 
Appeal
5-205
 
Bond
5-206
 
Loud noises and speaking devices
5-207
 
Use of streets
5-208
 
Exhibition of permit
5-209
 
Policemen to enforce
5-210
 
Revocation or suspension of permit
5-211
 
Reapplication
5-212
 
Expiration and renewal of permit
5-213
 
CHARITABLE SOLICITORS
Permit required
5-301
9-301
Prerequisites for a permit
5-302
9-302
Denial of a permit
5-303
9-303
Exhibition of permit
5-304
9-304
TAXICABS
"Taxicab" defined
5-401
Chapter replaced by Ord. #000-02-03, Feb. 2000, which was also replaced by Ord. #011-03-03, April 2011. See Title 9, Ch. 4.
"Conduct a taxicab business" defined
5-402
 
Permit required; application for permit
5-403
 
Permittees to have good character
5-404
 
Taxicabs to be licensed, etc.; inspections
5-405
 
Drivers to be licensed; not to drink, etc.
5-406
 
Action of council on applications
5-407
 
Issuance and provisions of permits
5-408
 
Fee to be charged for eacb vehicle
5-409
 
Liability insurance
5-410
 
Permit numbers to be painted on taxicabs
5-411
 
Permittees to use only licensed drivers
5-412
 
Permits are non-assignable and may be revoked
5-413
 
Cruising by drivers prohibited
5-414
 
Permittees must use own vehicles
5-415
 
Provisions applicable to partnerships, etc.
5-416
 
Provisions not applicable to buses
5-417
 
Drivers to secure licenses from city clerk
5-418
 
Annual fee for drivers' licenses
5-419
 
Drivers to obey traffic rules
5-420
 
Revocation of drivers' licenses
5-421
 
Vehicle signage
 
9-417, added by Ord. #O17-03-04, May 2017
POOL ROOMS
Hours of operation regulated
5-501
9-501
Minors to be kept out; exception
5-502
9-502
Gambling, etc., not to be allowed
5-503
Deleted
LABOR ORGANIZERS AND PROMOTERS AND LABOR SOLICITORS
Definitions and classifications
5-601
9-601
Labor organizers and promoters to be licensed
5-602
9-602
Labor solicitors to be licensed
5-603
9-603
Labor organizations to use only licensed representatives
5-604
9-604
Applications for licenses to be filed with city clerk
5-605
9-605
Council to act upon applications; issuance of licenses
5-606
9-606
Expiration date of licenses
5-607
9-607
License fees
5-608
9-608
Revocation of licenses
5-609
9-609
PICKETING
(Chapter deleted by Ord. #O18-06-16, June 2018)
Definitions and classifications
5-701
Deleted
Right to organize, etc.
5-702
Deleted
Right to strike
5-703
Deleted
Force, violence, etc., prohibited
5-704
Deleted
Mass picketing prohibited
5-705
Deleted
Picketing in an unlawful manner, etc., prohibited
5-706
Deleted
Unlawful assemblages
5-707
Deleted
Miscellaneous prohibited activities
5-708
Deleted
Pickets must be employees of picketed employer
5-709
Deleted
GARAGE SALES
Definitions
5-801
Chapter replaced by Ord.# 002-07-22, Sept. 2002 See Title 9, Ch.7
Permit required
5-802
 
Application for permit
5-803
 
No sales, etc., without permit; Limitations on issuance
5-804
 
Persons and sales excepted
5-805
 
REAL AND/OR PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES
When due and payable
6-101
5-201
When delinquent-penalty and interest
6-102
5-202
Setting tax levy date
6-103
5-203
PRIVILEGE TAXES GENERALLY
Taxes enacted, etc.
6-301
5-301
License required
6-302
5-302
WHOLESALE BEER TAX
To be collected
6-401
5-401
MISCELLANEOUS
Official depositories for city funds
6-501
5-501
Fiscal year
6-502
5-502
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Fire limits described
7-101
7-101
FIRE CODE
Fire code adopted
7-201
7-201 ; amended by Ord. #O20-11-19, Nov. 2020
Enforcement
7-202
7-202
Definition of "municipality"
7-203
7-203
Storage of explosives, flammable liquids, etc.
7-204
7-204
Variances
7-205
7-205
Appeals
7-206
7-206
Violations
7-207
7-207
Fire lanes
7-208
7-208
Fireworks
7-209
7-209
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Establishment, equipment, and membership
7-301
7-301
Objectives
7-302
7-302
Organization, rules, and regulations
7-303
7-303
Records and reports
7-304
7-304
Tenure and compensation of members
7-305
7-305
Chief responsible for training
7-306
7-306
Equipment to be used only within corporate limits generally
7-307
7-401
Chief to be assistant to state officer
7-308
7-307
REFUSE
Definitions
8-102
Chapter replaced by Ord.# 001-06-08, Sept. 2001. See Title 17, Ch. 1
Accumulation of refuse
8-103
 
Confiscation of unsatisfactory storage
8-104
 
Leaves, lawn clippings, brush, debris, etc.
8-105
 
Collection of garbage and refuse
8-106
 
Disposal of garbage, refuse, and rubbish
8-107
 
Dumping in streams, sewers, and drains
8-108
 
Burning without prior approval prohibited
8-109
 
Service orders
8-110
 
Violations
8-111
 
Same; enforcement; hearing officer
8-113
 
MISCELLANEOUS
Health officer
8-401
13-101
Adulterated food, drugs, and cosmetics
8-402
Deleted
Communicable diseases
8-403
Deleted
Smoke, soot, cinders, etc.
8-404
13-102
Stagnant water
8-405
13-103
Dead animals
8-407
13-104
Health and sanitation nuisances
8-408
13-105
Milk ordinance adopted by reference
8-409
Deleted
Enforcement
8-410
13-106
Tree ordinance
8-411
13-107 ; amended by Ord. #O18-12-35, Dec. 2018; amended by Ord. 024-06-19, July, 2024
NUISANCES
Declaration of nuisances
8-501
13-201
General requirements
8-502
13-202
Notification
8-503
13-203
Failure to comply with an order to correct a violation
8-504
13-204
Penalties for failure to comply
8-505
13-205
Payment of costs
8-506
13-206
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Motor vehicle requirements
9-101
15-101
Authorized emergency vehicle defined
9-102
Deleted by Ord. #001-11-16, Feb. 2002
Operation of authorized emergency vehicles
9-103
Deleted
Operation of other vehicles upon the approach ofi emergency vehicles
9-104
Deleted
Following emergency vehicles
9-105
15-201
Running over fire hoses, etc.
9-106
Deleted by Ord. #001-11-16, Feb. 2002
Driving on streets closed for repairs
9-107
15-102
Reckless driving
9-108
15-103
Driving under the influence
9-109
Deleted by Ord. #001-11-16, Feb. 2002
One-way streets
9-110
15-105
Unlaned streets
9-111
Deleted by Ord. #001-11-16, Feb. 2002
Laned streets
9-112
Deleted
Yellow lines
9-113
Deleted
Miscellaneous traffic-control signs, etc.
9-114
Deleted
General requirements for traffic-control signs, etc.
9-115
15-108
Unauthorized traffic-control signs, etc.
9-116
Deleted by Ord. #001-11-16, Feb. 2002
Presumption with respect to traffic-control signs, etc.
9-117
15-109
School safety patrols
9-118
15-110
Driving through funerals or other processions
9-119
15-111
Damaging pavements
9-120
15-112
Powers and duties of the city manager relative to the traffic regulations in general
9-121
15-113
Motorcycles and motor driven cycles
9-122
15-114
Careless driving
9-123
15-115
State registration plates-definitions; registration plates required on vehicles; manner of attachment and display; using plates of other and lending; and offense
9-124
15-116
Adoption of state traffic statutes and added regulations
 
15-104; by Ord. #O17-10-19, Dec. 2017
SPEED LIMITS
In general
9-201
15-301 ; amended by Ord. #O18-10-29, Oct. 2018
At intersections
9-202
15-302
In school zones and near playgrounds
9-203
15-303
In congested areas
9-204
15-304
TURNING MOVEMENTS
Signals
9-301
Deleted by Ord. #001-11-16, Feb. 2002
Right turns
9-302
Deleted
Left turns on two-way roadways
9-303
Deleted
Left turns on other than two-way roadways
9-304
Deleted
U-turns
9-305
Replaced by Ord. #001-11-16, Feb. 2002
STOPPING AND YIELDING
Upon approach of authorized emergency vehicles
9-401
Deleted by Ord. #001-11-16, Feb. 2002
When emerging from alleys, driveways, or buildings
9-402
Deleted
To prevent obstructing an intersection
9-403
15-501
Railroad crossings
9-404
Deleted by Ord. #001-11-16, Feb. 2002
At "stop" signs
9-405
Deleted
At "yield" signs
9-406
Deleted
At traffic-control signals generally
9-407
Deleted
At flashing traffic-control signals
9-408
Deleted
At pedestrian control signals
9-409
Deleted
Stops to be signaled
9-410
Deleted
PARKING
(Repealed and replaced by Ord. #O17-10-18, Dec. 2017)
Generally
9-501
15-608
Angle parking
9-502
15-609
Occupancy of more than one space
9-503
Deleted
Where prohibited
9-504
Deleted by Ord. #001-11-16, Feb. 2002
Loading zones
9-505
15-611
Regulation by limited-time parking
9-506
15-613
Lawful parking in parking spaces
9-507
Deleted
Unlawful parking in limited-time spaces
9-508
Deleted
Unlawful to occupy more than one limited-time parking space
9-509
Deleted
Penalty for violation of preceding sections
9-510
15-620
Unlawful to deposit slugs in meters
9-511
Deleted by Ord. #98-06-19, July 1998
Unlawful to deface or tamper with meters or limited-time parking signs
9-512
Deleted
Handicapped drivers and passengers parking
9-513
15-614
Parking in a fire lane or in front of a fire hydrant
9-514
Deleted
Presumption with respect to illegal parking
9-515
Deleted
Purpose
 
15-601
Authorization
 
15-602
Definitions
 
15-603
Administration and enforcement
 
15-604
Applicability
 
15-605
Parking prohibited on certain streets
 
15-606
Parking requirements
 
15-607
Parking space limitations
 
15-609
Metered parking
 
15-612
City parking lots
 
15-615
Commercial or fleet vehicles
 
15-616
Parade route or event venue
 
15-617
All night parking; abandonment and junked vehicles
 
15-618
Trucks
 
15-619
ENFORCEMENT
Impoundment of vehicles
9-601
15-704 , amended by Ord. #O17-10-   19, Dec. 2017
Issuance of traffic citations
9-602
15-701
Failure to obey citation
9-603
15-702
Citations for illegal parking
9-604
15-703
Failure to comply with parking citations
9-605
15-705
Acceptance of driver's license in lieu of bail for traffic violations
9-606
Deleted by Ord. #001-11-16, Feb. 2002
GENERALLY
Certain offenses declared to be misdemeanors
10-101
11-101
Penalty for misdemeanor
10-102
11-102
ENUMERATED
Assault and battery
10-201
Deleted by Ord. #001-11-16, Feb. 2002
Disturbing the peace
10-2.02
11-201
Disorderly houses
10-203
Deleted by Ord. #001-11-16, Feb. 2002
Immoral conduct
10-204
Deleted
Exposing minors to harmful materials
10-205
Deleted
Indecent exposure
10-206
11-502
Window peeping
10-207
Deleted
Profanity, etc.
10-208
Deleted
Disturbing tbe municipal court
10-209
11-203
Illegal voting
10-210
11-503
Vote soliciting at polling places
10-211
11-504
Escape from custody or confinement
10-212
Deleted by Ord. #001-11-16, Feb. 2002
Resisting or interfering with a police officer
10-213
11-507
Impersonating an officer
10-214
Deleted
Discharging firearms
10-215
11-303
Air rifles, etc.
10-216
11-301
Missiles
10-217
11-302
Gambling
10-218
Deleted
Promotion of gambling
10-219
Deleted
Possession of federal wagering stamp
10-220
Deleted
Jumping or hanging on motor vehicles
10-221
11-404
False emergency alarms
10-222
Deleted by Ord. #001-11-16, Feb. 2002
Loitering
10-223
Deleted
Prowling
10-224
Deleted
Vagrancy
10-225
Deleted
Trespassing on trains
10-226
11-401
Curfew for minors
10-227
Deleted
Malicious mischief
10-228
11-402 (Renamed)
Posting notices, etc.
10-229
Deleted
Public drunkenness
10-231
Deleted by Ord. #001-11-16, Feb. 2002
Drinking beer, alcoholic beverages, on streets, etc.
10-232
11-601
 
 
(Amended by Ord. #015-08-20, August 2015; Amended by Ord. #O23- 12-25, Jan. 2024)
City of Cookeville conceived and produced event
 
11-602
(Added by Ord. #O23-12-25, Jan. 2024)
Anti-noise regulations
10-233
11-202
 
(Amended by Ord. #O18-02-03, March 2018)
Interference with traffic
10-234
11-403
Smoking in city-owned buildings
10-235
11-505
MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION
Membership
11-101
14-101
Organization, powers, duties, etc.
11-102
14-102
Additional powers
11-103
14-103
ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
Administration and enforcement
11-401
Chapter deleted by Ord.# 001-11-15, Dec. 2001
Building permits required
11-402
 
Application for building permit
11-403
 
Certificate of occupancy for a building
11-404
 
Expiration of building permit
11-405
 
Construction and use to be provided in application, plans, and permits
11-406
 
Board of zoning appeals: Procedure
11-407
 
Board of zoning appeals: Powers and duties
11-408
 
Appeals from the board of zoning appeals
11-409
 
Duties of blinding inspector, board of zoning appeals, city council, and courts on matters of appeal
11-410
 
Fees, charges, and expenses
11-411
 
Amendments
11-412
 
Provisions of ordinances declared to be minimum requirements
11-413
 
Complaints procedure
11-414
 
Violations and penalties
11-415
 
PROPERTY NUMBER MAPPING SYSTEM
Property number mapping system adopted
11-501
14-301
Copies available at the department of planning and engineering
11-502
14-302
Responsibility of owner to display number
11-503
14-303
Misdemeanor to fail to display number
11-504
14-304
Each day separate offense
11-505
14-305
EXCAVATIONS AND CUTS
Permit required
12-101
Replaced by Ord# 002-01-01, Feb. 2002
Applications
12-102
 
Fee
12-103
 
Deposit or bond
12-104
 
Manner of excavating-barricades and lights-temporary sidewalks
12-105
 
Restoration of streets, etc.
12-106
 
Insurance
12-107
 
Time limits
12-108
 
Supervision
12-109
 
Driveways and entrances
12-110
 
Policy for the construction and improvement of streets and rights-of-way
12-111
 
MISCELLANEOUS
Obstructing street, alleys, or sidewalks prohibited
12-201
Replaced by Ord.# 002-01-01, Feb 2002
Trees projecting over streets, etc. regulated
12-202
 
Trees, etc., obstructing view at intersections prohibited
12-203
 
Projecting signs and awnings, etc., restricted
12-204
 
Banners and signs across streets and alleys prohibited
12-205
 
Gates or doors opening over streets, alleys, or sidewalks prohibited
12-206
 
Littering streets, alleys, or sidewalks prohibited
12-207
 
Obstruction of drainage ditches
12-208
 
Abutting occupants to keep sidewalks clean, etc.
12-209
 
Parades, demonstrations, competitions, or exhibitions regulated
12-210
 
Operation of trains at crossings regulated
12-211
Deleted
Animals and vehicles on sidewalks
12-213
Replaced by Ord.# 002-01-01, Feb. 2002
Fires in streets, etc.
12-214
 
Official city map
12-215
 
Parks are open to the public at large; a special use event permit is required for special use event at Dogwood Performance Pavilion
12-216
16-701, replaced by Ord. #O18-06-16, June 2018, amended by Ord. #O23-12-25, Jan. 2024
Operating hours of parks, city-maintained grounds, and pubhc areas
12-217
16-702, replaced by Ord. #O18-06-16, June 2018
Rules and regulations for city parks
12-218
16-703, amended by Ord. #O17-07-14, July 2017, replaced by Ord. #O18-06-16, June 2018, amended by Ord. #O23-12-25, Jan. 2024
Authority of park manager
12-219
16-704, replaced by Ord. #O18- 06-16, June 2018
WATER SERVICES ORDINANCE
Definitions
13-101
18-101
Applications for water service
13-102
18-102
Unauthorized water taps
13-103
18-103
Tampering with water facilities, etc.
13-104
18-104
Point of delivery for water service; responsibility for installation and maintenance of facilities
13-105
18-105
Interruption of water service
13-106
18-106
Uses of water causing disturbances to the system
13-107
18-107
Fluoridation of water supply
13-108
18-108
Water main extensions and connections
13-109
18-109
Replaced by Ord. # O12-06-14 June 2012
Water connection charges
13-110
18-110
Replaced by Ord. #O12-06-15 June 2012 and amended by Ord. #O23-11- 21 Dec. 2023
Connections for fire protection
13-111
18-111
Water hydrant and sprinkler charges
13-112
18-112
Cross-connections, auxiliary intakes, etc.
13-113
18-113
Access to customer's premises for reading meters, etc.
13-114
18-114
Application fees required for water and/or sewer service
13-115
18-115
Application fee exemption
 
18-116 Amended by Ord. #O20-11-18, Nov. 2020
Meter tests
13-122
18-117
Adjustment of bills due to leakage or wastage
13-123
18-118
Billings, failure to pay, discontinuance of service
13-124
18-119
Service charges
13-125
18-120 Amended by Ord. #O20-11-18, Nov. 2020
Water rate schedule
13-126
18-121
Amended by Ord. #O19-03-01, March 2019, Ord. #O20-04-06, April 2020, and Ord. #O-24-05-13, June 2024
Wholesale water rates
13-127
18-122
Applicability of rules and regulations
13-128
18-123
Miscellaneous provisions
13-129
18-124
GAS
Definitions
13-201
19-201
Standard service
13-202
19-202
Non-standard service
13-203
19-203
Application for service; extension policies
13-204
19-204
Application fees required for gas service
13-205
19-205
Application fee exemption
 
19-206 Amended by Ord. #O20-11-18, Nov. 2020
Contract and guarantee requirements
 
19-207
Replaced by Ord. #O15-10-28 October 2015
Point of delivery
13-211
19-208
Customers' piping and installation standards
13-212
19-209
Right of access
13-213
19-210
Customers' responsibility for gas department property
13-214
19-211
Billing
13-215
19-212
Discontinuance of service
13-216
19-213
Termination of service by customer
13-217
19-214
Interruption of service
13-218
19-215
Additional load
13-219
19-216
Notice of trouble
13-220
19-217
Meter tests
13-221
19-218
Restricted use of gas
13-222
19-219
Billing adjusted to standard periods
13-223
19-220
Rate schedules for gas service
13-224
19-221
Amended by Ord. #O20-01-01, Feb. 2020, and Ord. #O20-04-06, April 2020
Purchased gas adjustment
13-225
19-222
Rate schedules definitions
13-225.1
19-223
Applicability of chapter
13-226
19-224
Service charges
 
19-225; Amended by Ord. #O20-04-06, April 2020; Amended by Ord. #O20-11-18, Nov. 2020
ELECTRICITY
Application for service
13-301
19-101
Point of delivery
13-302
19-102
Customer's wiring-standards
13-303
19-103
Inspections
13-304
19-104
Underground power fines
13-305
19-105
Customer's responsibility for electric department's property
13-306
19-106
Right of access
13-307
19-107
Billing
13-308
19-108
Discontinuance of service by the electric department
13-309
19-109
Disconnect or reconnection charge
13-310
Deleted by Ord.# 002-06-16, June 2002
Termination of contract by customer
13-311
19-110
Service charges for temporary service
13-312
19-111
Interruption of service
13-313
19-112
Voltage fluctuations caused by the customer
13-314
19-113
Additional load
13-315
19-114
Standby and resale service
13-316
19-115
Notice of trouble
13-317
19-116
Non-standard service
13-318
19-117
Meter tests and reading checks
13-319
19-118
Relocation of facilities
13-320
19-119
Billing adjusted to standard periods
13-321
19-120
Tampering with electric department's property
13-322
19-121
Attachments to electric department's poles
13-323
19-122
Application fees required for electric service
13-324
19-123
Replaced by Ord. #O16-07-18 August 2016
Application fee exemption
 
19-124 Amended by Ord. #O20-11-18, Nov. 2020
Guarantee and contract required for electric service greater than 50KW
13-325
19-125 (Modified)
Replaced by Ord. #O15-10-28 October 2015
Service charges
 
19-126 Amended by Ord. #O20-11-18, Nov. 2020
Electric service connection charge
13-326
Replaced by Ord. #002-06-016, June 2002
Scope
13-331
19-127
Replaced by Ord. #O15-10-28 October 2015
Conflict
13-332
19-128
Violations
13-333
19-129
Shortage of electricity
13-334
19-130
SEWER USE ORDINANCE
(Repealed and replaced by Ord. #O17-09-17, October 2017)
Purpose and policy
13-401
18-201
Scope and apphcability
13-402
18-202 (Replaced by Ord. #O12-06-16 June, 2012)
Definitions and abbreviations
13-403
18-203 Amended by Ord. #O22-10-24, November 2022
General regulations
13-404
18-204
Domestic use requirements
13-405
18-205
Industrial and commercial use requirements
13-406
18-206
Charges and fees
13-407
18-207 Amended by Ord. #O22-10-24, November 2022
Administration
13-408
18-208
Amended by Ord. #O19-03-01, March 2019; Ord. #O22-10-24, November 2022; and Ord. #O-24-05-13, June 2024
Private sewage disposal and holding tank wastes
13-409
18-209
Sewer construction and connection
13-410
18-210
Enforcement
13-411
18-211
Miscellaneous provisions
13-413
18-212
BURGLARY AND ROBBERY ALARMS
Title
13-501
20-301
Definitions
13-502
20-302
Classification of alarm systems
13-503
Deleted by Ord. #001-11-16, Feb. 2002
Class II alarm systems
13-504
Deleted
Class III alarm systems
13-505
Deleted
Class IV alarm systems
13-506
Deleted
Class V alarm systems
13-507
Deleted
Alarm system requirements, generally
13-508
20-303
Permits required
13-509
20-304
Permit application
13-510
20-305
Issuance of permit and decal
13-511
Deleted by Ord. #001-11-16, Feb. 2002
Permit fees
13-512
20-306
Terms of permit and renewal
13-513
20-307
Inspection of alarm systems
13-514
20-308
Current information required
13-515
20-309
Determination of false alarm
13-516
20-310
Malicious false alarm
13-517
20-311
Appeals
13-518
20-312
Fee assessment
13-519
20-313
Notices
13-520
20-314
Penalty
13-521
20-315
PUBLIC RECORDS
Fees for inspection and copying of public records
- -
1-302, 1-303, amended by Ord. #011-08-15, Sept. 2011
FARMER'S MARKET
 
 
 
 
9-1101 - 9-1107, added by Ord. #12-03-03, May 2012
EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL REGULATIONS
 
 
Title 14, Chapter 5 replaced by Ord. #O13-01-01, January 2013, and amended by Ord. #O16-07-18, August 2016, Ord. #O18-01-01, March 2018,Ord. #O18-10-27, December 6, 2018' Ord. #024-06-18, July 18, 2024
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
 
 
Title 14, Chapter 7 added by Ord. #004-06-11, July 2004, and amended by Ord. #015-01-01, Feb. 2015, Ord. #O16-07-18, August 2016, Ord. #O16-09-21, November 2016, and Ord. #O17-06-13, August 2017; Ord. #O24-06-18, July 18, 2024
RIPARIAN BUFFER ZONES
 
 
Title 14, Chapter 8 added by Ord. #08-01-02, Feb. 2008, and amended by Ord. #015-01-01, Feb. 2015; Ord. #O24-06-18, July 18, 2024
MOBILE FOOD VENDORS
 
 
9-1201 - 9-1211, added by Ord. #O16-10-23, March 2017, replaced by Ord. #O18-10-30, November 2018
WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
 
 
16-801 - 16-811, added by Ord. #O17-09-16, October 2017
ON-CALL WRECKER SERVICE
 
 
15-801 - 15-814, added by Ord.
#O17- 10-19, Dec. 2017)
HOTEL/MOTEL TAX
 
5-701 - 5-713,
added by Ord. #O19-07-10, Aug. 2019, amended by Ord. #O21-01-01, Jan. 2021
ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE
 
12-801 amended by Ord. #O20-11-19, Nov. 2020
RESIDENTIAL PARKING DISTRICTS
 
15-901 - 15-918, added by Ord. #O20-09-16, Oct. 2020
PURCHASING
 
5-101, amended by Ord. #O22-11-28, Dec. 2022
TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURES   
 
16-901 - 16-915, added by #O22-12-29, Dec. 2022
PUBLIC PROPERTIES AND PUBLIC STREETS
 
8-501 - 8-508 added by #O24-08-20, August 2024