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CHAPTER 20: LICENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS REGULATIONS
   Article
      I.   IN GENERAL
      II.   AMUSEMENTS
      III.   RESERVED
      IV.   VENDORS
      V.   RESERVED
      VI.   RAILROADS
      VII.   SECONDHAND DEALERS AND RELATED BUSINESSES
      VIII.   RESERVED
      IX.   SIDEWALK CAFÉS
      X.   MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISES
      XI.   METAL RECYCLING ENTITIES
      XII.   OUTDOOR EVENTS
Cross-reference:
   Alarm permit required, see § 12-2
   Alcoholic beverage license fees, see § 4-2
   Alcoholic beverage permit fees, see § 4-1
   Dog and cat licenses, see §§ 6-21 et seq.
   Escort drivers permit, see §§ 34-86 et seq.
   Food handler’s certificate required, see § 16-111
   Food manager’s certificate required, see § 16-113
   Franchise required for cable television system, see § 8-1
   License and certification required for ambulance drivers, attendants and EMS dispatchers, see § 5-31
   License and permit required for parkway contractors, see §§ 30-32 et seq.
   License required for house number painters, see §§ 30-14 et seq.
   License required for motor vehicle escort businesses, see §§ 34-56 et seq.
   License required for moving and demolition contractors, see § 7-224
   License required to operate aircraft landing field within the city, see § 3-47
   Licenses and permits for street and storm drain contractors, see §§ 30-52 et seq.
   Permit required for erection of wire-bearing poles, etc., see §§ 30-73 et seq.
   Permit required for moving and demolition of buildings, see § 7-216
   Permit required for street excavations and obstructions, see § 30-66
   Permit required for swimming in certain areas of Lake Worth, see § 18-1
   Permit required for temporary obstruction of public ways with building materials or rubbish, see § 30-75
   Permit required to attach wires, etc., to trees, see § 33-5
   Permit required to park vehicle for sale on street, see § 22-18
   Permit required to plant, prune, etc., trees located on public property, see § 33-6
   Permit required to turn water on or off at street, see § 35-11
   Permits required for certain businesses, occupations and vocations, see §§ 16-346 et seq.
Section
Article I: In General
   20-1   Occupation tax
   20-2   Conducting or soliciting sales, etc., on city property without permit
   20-3—20-15   Reserved
Article II: Amusements
Division 1: Generally
   20-16—20-25   Reserved
Division 2: Bingo Tax
   20-26   Levied
   20-27—20-40   Reserved
Division 3: Carnivals, Circuses and Tent Shows
   20-41   Permit—Required; fee
   20-42   Same—Application
   20-43   Same—Revocation; forfeiture of fees
   20-44   Scope of permit and fee
   20-45   Operation near residences, schools, churches
   20-46   Operation after expiration or revocation of permit
   20-47   Exemptions
   20-48   Aiding or abetting violation
   20-49—20-60   Reserved
Division 4: Dance Halls
   20-61   Definitions
   20-62   Applicability
   20-63   Classification and fees
   20-64   License—Required
   20-65   Same—Application
   20-66   Same—Contents; display
   20-67   Same—Duration; refund policy
   20-68   Same—Nonassignable; transfer
   20-69   Fingerprinting of license applicant
   20-70   Rejected license applications; appeal
   20-71   License revocation hearing; appeal
   20-72   Misrepresentation in license application
   20-73   Investigation of premises
   20-74   Hours of operation
   20-75   Dancing in unlicensed halls
   20-76   Age restriction
   20-77   Sleeping rooms prohibited; exception
   20-78   Toilet facilities
   20-79   Right of entry of police
   20-80   “Taxi dance halls” prohibited
   20-81—20-90   Reserved
Division 5: Pool Halls
   20-91   Definitions
   20-92   Applicability
   20-93   License—Required
   20-94   Same—Application
   20-95   Same—Fees
   20-96   Same—Duration; refund policy
   20-97   Same—Contents; display
   20-98   Rejected license applications; appeal
   20-99   License cancellation hearing; appeal
   20-100   Misrepresentation in license application
   20-101   Investigation of premises
   20-102   Hours of operation
   20-103   Age restrictions
   20-104   Gambling
Division 6: Game Rooms and Amusement Redemption Machines
   20-105   Definitions
   20-106   License required
   20-107   Occupation tax levied
   20-108   Payment of occupation tax; receipt to be attached to amusement redemption machine
   20-109   Payment of annual inspection and license fee; issuance of license
   20-110   Term of license; jurisdiction; scope
   20-111   Restrictions, regulations, controls and limitations
   20-112   Application for game room license
   20-113   Renewal of game room license
   20-114   Grounds for denial of license; applicants or licensees indebted to city
   20-115   Suspension or revocation of license for violation of article
   20-116   Appeal from denial, suspension or revocation of license
   20-117   Display of license; decal
   20-118   Replacement license
   20-119   Inspections; recordkeeping
   20-120   Responsibility of licensee
   20-121   Violations of existing laws not authorized
Article III: Reserved
   20-122—20-140   Reserved
Article IV: Vendors
Division 1: Door-to-Door Vendors
   20-141   Purpose
   20-142   Definition
   20-143   Registration certificate
   20-144   Registration information
   20-145   Regulations
   20-146—20-160   Reserved
Division 2: Reserved
   20-161—20-185   Reserved
Article V: Reserved
   20-186—20-205   Reserved
Article VI: Railroads
   20-206   Reserved
   20-207   Obstructing street crossings
   20-208   Jumping on or off trains
   20-209   Crossings, culverts, bridges—Construction required upon notice
   20-210   Same—Service of notice to construct
   20-211   Same—Repair, maintenance
   20-212   Same—Notice to repair
   20-213   Lights at crossings—Notice to provide
   20-214   Same—Time and manner
   20-215   Crew member to flag certain crossing
   20-216   Duty of crew members
   20-217   Failure to use crew member
   20-218   Lights on locomotives
   20-219   Companies to file map with city
   20-220   Changes in tracks, switches, etc
   20-221   Grades of new lines
   20-222   Raising street between tracks
   20-223   Maintenance of track, roadbed at curves, crossings, intersections
   20-224   Maintenance of tracks in streets
   20-225   Filling of tracks on trestles
   20-226   Forming intersections with other railways
   20-227   Digging from sides of tracks
   20-228   New grant or concession
   20-229   Existing rights not affected
   20-230   Restoration of excavated streets
   20-231   Reserved
   20-232   Switchman required; duty
   20-233   Switchmen on five cars or more
   20-234   Connecting air couplings
   20-235—20-250   Reserved
Article VII: Secondhand Dealers and Related Businesses
Division 1: Generally
   20-251   Definitions
   20-252   Required records and reports
   20-253   Identification of articles purchased
   20-254   Holding period prior to resale
   20-255   Removal, obliteration of manufacturer’s brand name or serial number
   20-256   Inspection of purchased items
   20-257   Purchases from minors
   20-258   Exemptions
   20-259—20-270   Reserved
Division 2: Secondhand Dealer Licenses
   20-271   Application; fee; duration
   20-272   Grounds for denial
   20-273   Exhibiting for inspection
   20-274   Transfer
   20-275   Revocation
   20-276   Appeal
   20-277—20-290   Reserved
Division 3: Motor Vehicle Junkyards
   20-291   Definition
   20-292   Prerequisites for establishment, operation and maintenance
   20-293   Application for proper zoning, board of adjustment approval
   20-294   Certificate of occupancy
   20-295   Inspections
   20-296   License
   20-297   License denial; appeal
   20-298—20-310   Reserved
Division 4: Reserved
   20-311—20-335   Reserved
Article VIII: Reserved
   20-336—20-351   Reserved
Article IX: Sidewalk Cafés
   20-352   Definitions
   20-353   Requirements
   20-354   Permits
   20-355   Permit applications
   20-356   Locations
   20-357   Hours of operation
   20-358   Permit fees
   20-359   Permit renewal
   20-360   Permit suspension
   20-361   Bond requirement
   20-362   Notice
   20-363   Appeal
   20-364, 20-365   Reserved
Article X: Minority and Women Business Enterprises
   20-366   Definitions
   20-367   Purpose and application
   20-368   Business equity goal setting
   20-369   Joint ventures and mentor-protégé
   20-370   Contract award compliance procedures
   20-371   Contract administration procedures
   20-372   Contract exceptions and waivers
   20-373   Violations and sanctions
   20-374   Appeal
   20-375   Sunset date
   20-376—20-382   Reserved
Article XI: Metal Recycling Entities
   20-383   Purpose
   20-384   Definitions
   20-385   Records required
   20-386   Notice to sellers
   20-387   Facsimile, electronic mail or similar equipment required
   20-388   Restrictions on the purchase of regulated material
   20-389   Penalties
   20-390   License required
   20-391   Application for issuance of license; fees; posting
   20-392   Expiration of license; renewal
   20-393   Suspension
   20-394   Revocation or denial
   20-395   Appeal
   20-396   Transfer of license
Article XII: Outdoor Events
Division 1: General Provisions
   20-401   Scope
   20-402   Purpose and intent
   20-403   Responsible city department
   20-404   Definitions
   20-405   Permit required
   20-406   Exceptions
   20-407   Rules and regulations
   20-408   Fees
   20-409   Timeframes
Division 2: Special Events and Parades
   20-410   Events calendar
   20-411   Events calendar committee
   20-412   Pre-event meeting
   20-413   Notification requirements
   20-414   Special event permit process
   20-415   Parade permit process
   20-416   Parades in the central business district
Division 3: First Amendment Events and First Amendment Parades
   20-417   Permit process
Division 4: Public Park Events
   20-418   Permit process
Division 5: Outdoor Event Districts
   20-419   Downtown Outdoor Events District (DOED)
   20-420   Near Southside Outdoor Events District (NSOED)
   20-421   Stockyards Outdoor Events District (SOED)
Division 6: General Provisions for Special Events and Parades
   20-422   Additional permits required
   20-423   Projected attendance estimates
   20-424   Emergency services and fire safety, traffic control and parking plans
   20-425   Gating and fencing of events
   20-426   Prohibited conduct during events
   20-427   Retention of permit
   20-428   Security deposit
   20-429   Supplemental service fees
   20-430   Tent requirements
   20-431   Use of city logo or name
   20-432   User agreement
Division 7: Approval, Issuance, Modification, Denial or Revocation of a Special Event or Parade Permit
   20-433   Approval
   20-434   Issuance of a permit
   20-435   Modification or denial of an events permit
   20-436   Revocation of a permit
Division 8: Appeal of Denial or Revocation of a Special Event or Parade Permit
   20-437   Appeal
Division 9: Neighborhood Events and Neighborhood Parades
   20-438   Permit process
   20-439   Neighborhood event and neighborhood parade regulations
   20-440   Approval, issuance, modification, denial or revocation of a neighborhood event or neighborhood parade permit
   20-441   Appeal
Division 10: Offenses
   20-442   Offenses
Division 11: Penalties
   20-443   Penalties
Article XIII: Credit Access Businesses
   20-450   Short title and purpose
   20-451   Definitions
   20-452   Violations; penalty
   20-453   Defenses
   20-454   Registration required
   20-455   Registration application
   20-456   Issuance and display of certificate of registration; presentment upon request
   20-457   Expiration and renewal of certificate of registration
   20-458   Non-transferability
   20-459   Maintenance of records
   20-460   Restriction on extension of consumer credit
   20-461   Requirement of consumer understanding of agreement
   20-462   Referral to consumer credit counseling
Article XIV: Boarding Homes
Division 1: General
   20-470   Purpose
   20-471   Definitions
   20-472   Authority of the director
Division 2: Administrative
   20-473   Permit required
   20-474   Exemptions
   20-475   Permit application
   20-476   Notification of change of information
   20-477   Fees
   20-478   Issuance and denial of permit
   20-479   Suspension of permit; prohibition of new residents
   20-480   Revocation of permit
   20-481   Appeals
   20-482   Expiration and renewal of permit
   20-483   Nontransferability
   20-484   Posting requirements
   20-485   Inspections; fees
   20-486   Reports to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Division 3: Structure and Maintenance
   20-487   Construction, remodeling, and maintenance
   20-488   Sleeping rooms
   20-489   Telephone
   20-490   Kitchen
Division 4: Resident Health and Safety
   20-491   Emergency precautions
   20-492   Poisonous, toxic, and flammable materials
   20-493   Food and drink; meals
   20-494   Reporting and investigation of injuries, incidents and unusual accidents and the establishment of policies and procedures to ensure resident health and safety
   20-495   Assistance with self-administration of medication
   20-496   Requirements for in-service education of boarding home facility staff
   20-497   Criminal background history checks
   20-498   Assessment and periodic monitoring of residents
Division 5: Enforcement
   20-499   Violations; penalty