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Fort Worth, TX Code of Ordinances
FORT WORTH, TEXAS CODE OF ORDINANCES
OFFICIALS of the CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
PART I: THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH
PART II: CITY CODE
CHAPTER 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 2: ADMINISTRATION
CHAPTER 2.5: RETIREMENT
CHAPTER 3: AIRPORTS AND AIRCRAFT
CHAPTER 4: ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
CHAPTER 5: AMBULANCES/EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
CHAPTER 6: ANIMALS AND FOWL
CHAPTER 7: BUILDINGS
CHAPTER 8: CABLE COMMUNICATION SERVICE
CHAPTER 9: COMMUNITY FACILITIES AGREEMENTS
CHAPTER 10: COURTS
CHAPTER 11: ELECTRICITY
CHAPTER 11.5: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
CHAPTER 12: EMERGENCY REPORTING EQUIPMENT AND PROCEDURES
CHAPTER 12.5: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND COMPLIANCE
CHAPTER 13: FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION
CHAPTER 14: RESERVED
CHAPTER 15: GAS
CHAPTER 16: HEALTH AND SANITATION
CHAPTER 17: HUMAN RELATIONS
CHAPTER 18: LAKE WORTH
CHAPTER 19: LIBRARIES
CHAPTER 20: LICENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 21: RESERVED
CHAPTER 22: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
CHAPTER 23: OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 24: PARK AND RECREATION
CHAPTER 25: RESERVED
CHAPTER 26: PLUMBING
CHAPTER 27: POLICE
CHAPTER 28: PUBLIC UTILITIES
CHAPTER 29: SIGNS
CHAPTER 29.5: SMOKING
CHAPTER 30: STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
CHAPTER 31: SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE
CHAPTER 32: TAXATION
CHAPTER 33: TREES, SHRUBS, ETC.
CHAPTER 34: VEHICLES FOR HIRE
CHAPTER 35: WATER AND SEWERS
CHAPTER 36: RESERVED
APPENDIX A: ZONING REGULATIONS
APPENDIX B: CODE COMPLIANCE
APPENDIX C: RESERVED
CODE COMPARATIVE TABLE
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§ 7-218 SAME—REVOCATION.
   The director of public works of the city or his or her authorized agent may revoke any permit required by this article when the conditions of such permit have been violated. The director or his or her agent may reinstate the permit at any time within one year after the revocation.
(Ord. 7314, § 1(11), passed 3-17-1976)
§ 7-219 VEHICLE ESCORT.
   Authorized emergency vehicles shall escort any building or structure being moved over the streets of the city when the loaded height exceeds 16 feet and the loaded width exceeds 12 feet.
(Ord. 7314, § 1(2), passed 3-17-1976)
§ 7-220 UTILITY COMPANY REVIEW.
   The appropriate utility company shall be permitted to review the proposed route of movement of any building or structure over the streets of the city when the loaded height of such structure exceeds 18 feet. The appropriate utility company shall provide workers and equipment to remove and replace any overhead service lines when necessary for the completion of the move. The cost of removal and replacement of any overhead service lines shall be paid by the person granted a moving permit.
(Ord. 7314, § 1(3), passed 3-17-1976)
§ 7-221 PERFORMANCE BOND.
   Any person applying for a moving or demolition permit shall be required to furnish to the building official a sufficient amount of collateral in the form of a cash bond, cashier’s check, letter of credit from a bank or cash in favor of the city of not less than $150 or not less than the expenses of the moving or demolition work, whichever amount is greater, and conditioned upon the faithful performance of the moving or demolition. The building official shall determine whether the minimum amount is sufficient to complete the performance of moving or demolition work. If the building official determines that the minimum deposit is insufficient he or she shall require an additional deposit to complete the expense of the moving or demolition work. When a person fails to meet the terms of this article the deposit shall be forfeited and the building official shall use said deposit to complete the moving or demolition. Any portion of the deposit remaining after the moving or demolition work shall be returned to the applicant; provided, however, that no performance bond shall be required for the demolition of any building accessory to one- and two-family residences when such demolition work is to be performed by the owner of such residence.
(Ord. 7314, § 1(4), passed 3-17-1976)
§ 7-222 COMPLETION OF WORK.
   Completion of the work pursuant to a moving or demolition permit shall include the removal of any debris caused by such moving or demolition. Moreover the applicant shall repair at his or her own expense any and all damage to public property.
(Ord. 7314, § 1(5), passed 3-17-1976; Ord. 20104-03-2012, § 2, passed 3-20-2012)
§ 7-223 INSPECTION FEE.
   An inspection fee shall be paid to the office of the building official for any moving or demolition work performed within the city. Such fee shall be in an amount as specified in the building code of the city.
(Ord. 7314, § 1(6), passed 3-17-1976)
§ 7-224 LICENSE—REQUIRED.
   All moving and demolition contractors shall obtain from the city a license to conduct their business within the corporate limits of the city; provided, however, that, no license shall be required for the demolition of one- and two-family residences and buildings accessory thereto when such demolition work is to be performed by the owner of such property.
(Ord. 7314, § 1(8), passed 3-17-1976)
Cross-reference:
   Licenses and miscellaneous business regulations, see Ch. 20
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