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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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§ 8-4 PENALTIES AND CHARGES TO TENANTS FOR SERVICE PROHIBITED.
   Neither the owner of any multiple unit residential dwelling nor his or her agent or representative shall penalize, charge or surcharge a tenant or resident or forfeit or threaten to forfeit any right of such tenant or resident, or discriminate in any way against such tenant or resident who requests or receives cable television service from a franchisee operating under a valid and existing cable television franchise issued by the city.
(1964 Code, § 44-4) (Ord. 8307, § 1, passed 3-31-1981)
§ 8-5 CHARGES TO TENANTS FOR SERVICE IN MULTIPLE UNIT FACILITIES.
   The owner or manager of a multiunit facility that receives cable communications service shall charge the tenants for services according to one of the following methods:
   (a)   Included as a part of the rent; or
   (b)   Charge separately for cable communications services in accordance with § 8-6.
(1964 Code, § 44-5) (Ord. 8307, § 1, passed 3-31-1981)
§ 8-6 RESELLING SERVICE PROHIBITED.
   No person shall resell, without the expressed, written consent of both the company and the city, any cable service, program or signal transmitted by a cable television company operating under a franchise issued by the city.
(1964 Code, § 44-6) (Ord. 8307, § 1, passed 3-31-1981)
§ 8-7 PROTECTION OF PROPERTY.
   Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit a person from requiring that cable television system facilities conform to laws and regulations and reasonable conditions necessary to protect safety, functioning, appearance and value of premises for the convenience and safety of persons and property.
(1964 Code, § 44-7) (Ord. 8307, § 1, passed 3-31-1981)
§ 8-8 RISKS ASSUMED BY FRANCHISEE.
   Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit a person from requiring a cable television company to agree to indemnify the owner or his or her agents or representatives for damages or from liability for damages caused by the installation, operation, maintenance or removal of cable television facilities.
(1964 Code, § 44-8) (Ord. 8307, § 1, passed 3-31-1981)
§§ 8-9—8-20 RESERVED.