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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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§ 7-243 NOTIFICATION.
   The building official shall notify in writing all agencies having jurisdiction in the moving of oversize and overweight loads over the streets of the city. The notification shall contain the approved application and statement of the route to be followed.
(Ord. 7314, § 1(16), passed 3-17-1976)
§ 7-244 INSPECTION.
   No moving permit shall be issued until the building official has inspected the building or structure to be moved and is satisfied that the information contained in the application is true and correct.
(Ord. 7314, § 1(17), passed 3-17-1976)
§ 7-245 ISSUANCE OF PERMIT.
   The building official shall issue the moving permit when the applicant has complied with the provisions of this article and all agencies having jurisdiction or interest in the proposed move have been notified and have raised no objection to the proposed route of the move.
(Ord. 7314, § 1(18), passed 3-17-1976)
§ 7-246 APPLICANT’S RESPONSIBILITY.
   The applicant shall be held responsible for all actions on the part of any person or agent, servant or employee engaged by the applicant to perform work covered in the application for a moving permit. The applicant shall take the following precautionary actions.
   (a)   The moving of a building or structure shall proceed in a careful manner. The applicant shall exercise diligence and caution so as to avoid the injury or destruction of trees, signs, curbing, sidewalks, traffic-control devices and any other public or private property.
   (b)   Prior to entrance on public property, the applicant shall notify the traffic division of the city’s police department and any county, state or federal agency having jurisdiction over the proposed route of the proposed move. The applicant shall comply with all rules and regulations and instructions concerning the date, time and precautionary measures necessary to insure public safety and protect property.
   (c)   The applicant shall furnish and maintain at all times all necessary warning lights, workers, equipment and flaggers necessary to ensure public safety and protect property.
   (d)   The applicant shall obtain permission from railroad company officials before crossing any railroad tracks.
   (e)   The applicant shall post the permit on an obvious and conspicuous place on the building or structure being moved.
   (f)   The applicant shall report to the chief dispatcher of the fire department on the day prior to the move the time at which the move will start, the route to be followed, and the estimated time of use of the public streets.
   (g)   The move shall be continuous during all hours of the day or night unless it is stopped by conditions beyond the control of the applicant. When a building or structure must be stopped on public property for more than one hour, the applicant shall immediately notify the chief dispatcher of the police and fire departments and take all precautionary measures necessary to insure public safety.
   (h)   The route shall not be changed until the traffic division of the city’s police department and any county, state or federal agency having jurisdiction over the proposed route have been notified of the change.
(Ord. 7314, § 1(19), passed 3-17-1976)
§ 7-247 NOTIFICATION AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE.
   As soon as possible after the building or structure has reached its destination, the applicant shall notify the building official and report any damage that has occurred to public or private property. The applicant at the direction of the building official shall repair and/or replace or cause to be repaired and/or replaced damaged or destroyed public property. Within ten days after receipt of notification from the building official, the applicant shall start all required repairs and/or replacement of damaged or destroyed public property and shall complete such repairs or replacements within ten calendar days.
(Ord. 7314, § 1(20), passed 3-17-1976)
§ 7-248 FAILURE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
   When the provisions of this article are not complied with, the city is authorized to proceed with the required repairs and/or replacements. The city may then institute legal action to reclaim any expenses incurred by reason of such repairs and/or replacements. At the request of the public works director the building official is hereby invested with authority to withhold future moving permits requested by any person because of failure of that person to make proper repairs and/or replacements of public property. The building official may withhold any future permits because of any failure to comply with the provisions of this article.
(Ord. 7314, § 1(21), passed 3-17-1976)
§§ 7-249—7-260 RESERVED.
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