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CITY OF DALLAS, TEXAS CODE OF ORDINANCES
CHARTER of THE CITY OF DALLAS, TEXAS
VOLUME I
VOLUME II
CHAPTER 29 RESERVED
CHAPTER 29A RESERVED
CHAPTER 30 NOISE
CHAPTER 31 OFFENSES - MISCELLANEOUS
CHAPTER 31A OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
CHAPTER 32 PARKS AND WATER RESERVOIRS
CHAPTER 33 ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES
CHAPTER 34 PERSONNEL RULES
CHAPTER 35 RESERVED
CHAPTER 36 POLES AND WIRES
CHAPTER 37 POLICE
CHAPTER 37A POLICE AND FIRE WELFARE FUND
CHAPTER 38 PRIVATE DETECTIVES
CHAPTER 38A PROMOTERS
CHAPTER 39 RAILROADS
CHAPTER 39A RELOCATION ASSISTANCE - EMINENT DOMAIN
CHAPTER 39B REGULATED PROPERTY - PURCHASE AND SALE
CHAPTER 39C RECORDS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
CHAPTER 40 RAT CONTROL
CHAPTER 40A RETIREMENT
CHAPTER 40B SECONDARY METALS RECYCLERS
CHAPTER 41 SMOKING
CHAPTER 41A SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES
CHAPTER 42 HOME SOLICITATIONS
CHAPTER 42A SPECIAL EVENTS; NEIGHBORHOOD MARKETS; DALLAS FARMERS MARKET FARMERS MARKET; STREETLIGHT POLE BANNERS
CHAPTER 42B SHORT-TERM RENTALS
CHAPTER 43 STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
CHAPTER 43A SWIMMING POOLS
CHAPTER 44 TAXATION
CHAPTER 45 TEMPORARY INCLEMENT WEATHER SHELTER PROGRAM
CHAPTER 46 UNLAWFUL DISCRIMINATORY PRACTICES RELATING TO SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND GENDER IDENTITY AND EXPRESSION
CHAPTER 47 TRAILERS, TRAILER PARKS AND TOURIST CAMPS
CHAPTER 47A TRANSPORTATION FOR HIRE
CHAPTER 48 TREES AND SHRUBS
CHAPTER 48A VEHICLE TOW SERVICE
CHAPTER 48B VACANT BUILDINGS AND LOTS
CHAPTER 48C VEHICLE IMMOBILIZATION SERVICE
CHAPTER 49 WATER AND WASTEWATER
CHAPTER 50 CONSUMER AFFAIRS
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VOLUME III
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SEC. 42A-7.   INDEMNIFICATION.
   An applicant for a permit issued under this chapter shall execute an agreement to indemnify the city and its officers and employees against all claims of injury or damage to persons or property, whether public or private, arising out of the permitted activity. (Ord. 31144)
SEC. 42A-8.   APPEAL FROM DENIAL OR REVOCATION OF A PERMIT.
   (a)   If the director denies the issuance of a permit or revokes a permit, after three attempts to contact by phone or email, the director shall send the applicant or permit holder by certified mail, return receipt requested, written notice of the denial or revocation and of the right of appeal. Mailed notice shall be deemed received and effective three days after the date of mailing whether the notice was actually received or not or whether the notice was returned unclaimed or undeliverable.
   (b)   The applicant or permit holder may appeal the decision of the director to the permit and license appeal board in accordance with Section 2-96 of this code. (Ord. 31144)
SEC. 42A-9.   AMPLIFIED OUTDOOR SOUND AND LIGHTING.
   (a)   Except as provided in this section, amplified outdoor sound and lighting is allowed in conjunction with a permit issued under this chapter only between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
   (b)   The director may grant a variance to Subsection (a) if he determines that allowing outdoor amplified sound or lighting during additional hours will not result in an excessive negative impact on the quality of life of surrounding residences and businesses. (Ord. 31144)
SEC. 42A-10.   HIGH IMPACT AREAS.
   (a)   The director shall publish a list of high impact areas on the office of special events website annually.
   (b)   A committee shall meet at least once annually to determine the list of high impact areas. The committee must be comprised of the office of special events and representatives of at least five city departments and partner agencies.
   (c)   The committee shall consider the following factors in determining which areas to designate as high impact areas:
      (1)   Construction in the area.
      (2)   Complaints received by the director.
      (3)   Input from citizens.
      (4)   Historical event and location knowledge of committee members. (Ord. 31144)
SEC. 42A-11.   CLEAN ZONE.
   (a)   The operational restrictions within a clean zone are imposed to negate the impact of a planned permitted activity on neighboring businesses and residents and to protect the integrity of the host and sponsors of the permitted activity. A clean zone does not affect any existing operations, signage, or permitted activity associated with a business's typical operations.
   (b)   The director may designate the duration and geographic boundaries of a clean zone following consultation with the chief of police and all applicable departments.
   (c)   The boundaries of a clean zone, as well as any requirements and restrictions for the clean zone, must be in writing and included in the terms of the permit.
   (d)   If a clean zone is approved, the applicant shall deliver notice a minimum of seven days before the permitted activity begins, at the applicant's expense, to all registered homeowners' associations, religious institutions, schools, and owners or occupants of real property within the boundaries of the area of the clean zone. Notice must include, but not be limited to, the location, boundaries, effective dates and times, and the requirements and restrictions of the clean zone. Complete documentation of this effort must be submitted to the director and approved prior to permit issuance. (Ord. 31144)