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(A) The creation of any unreasonable loud, disturbing and unnecessary noises in the city is hereby prohibited.
(B) Noises of a character, intensity and duration as are reasonably calculated to be detrimental to the life or health of any ordinary reasonable person are hereby prohibited.
(Ord. passed 12-7-2004) Penalty, see § 91.99
(A) It is unlawful for any person operating a motor vehicle in either a public or private place within the city to operate any sound amplifier in the motor vehicle in a manner that is audible at a distance of 50 feet or causes a person to be aware of the vibration from the amplifier at a distance of 50 feet from the source.
(B) The provisions of this section do not apply to:
(1) An authorized emergency vehicle as defined in Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat. Art. 6701(d), or within the Texas Transportation Code;
(2) Motor vehicle used for business or political purposes, properly permitted, which in the normal course of business use sound making devices; or
(3) Horns or warning devices required under the Texas Transportation Code or Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat. Art. 6701(d).
(Ord. passed 12-7-2004) Penalty, see § 91.99
(A) From time to time, groups within the city may wish to organize special events or celebrations (i.e., Jamaica festival) which involve loud music and/or public address systems. To the extent these special events would otherwise violate this subchapter, the organizing group will need to submit a special event application and obtain a permit from the City Administrator.
(B) (1) The organizing group will apply for a special event permit at least seven days before the event.
(2) The application must specify the location and the dates and hours during which the special event is planned to take place.
(Ord. passed 12-7-2004)
No person may use an engine exhaust braking system, commonly know as a “Jake” or “Jacob’s Brake,” while operating a motor vehicle within the corporate limits of the city. For the purpose of this section, the term ENGINE EXHAUST BRAKING means an engine exhaust braking system device which converts an engine power into an air compressor and when engaged, operates to slow the vehicle. This section applies to roadways or streets within the corporate limits of the city, including state-maintained highways.
(Ord. 2022-11-03, passed 11-3-2022) Penalty, see § 91.99
WEEDS, BRUSH AND THE LIKE
For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BRUSH. All trees and shrubs under seven feet in height that are not cultivated and regularly maintained, and because of their condition, constitute a breeding place or harborage for mosquitoes or vermin.
LOT. A tract of real property.
RUBBISH. Garbage, trash or other discarded personal property.
STAGNANT WATER. Water which stands upon a lot in a manner and for a period of time likely to create a breeding place for mosquitoes.
WEEDS. Grass or uncultivated vegetation, other than trees and shrubs, that exceeds 12 inches in height or that is a breeding place or harborage for mosquitoes or vermin.
(Ord. 2010-395, passed 7-20-2010)
It is unlawful for an owner or occupant of a lot to cause or permit weeds, rubbish, brush or stagnant water to accumulate or remain on the lot.
(Ord. 2010-395, passed 7-20-2010) Penalty, see § 91.99
(A) Except as provided in division (D) below, the Administrator will provide notice to owners of lots found in violation of § 91.16 that they must correct the prohibited conditions within ten days of the notice.
(B) The Administrator will give the notice:
(1) Personally to the owner in writing;
(2) By certified mail letter addressed to the owner at the owner's post office address; or
(3) If personal service cannot be obtained and the owner's post office address is unknown, by:
(a) Publication at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the city;
(b) Posting the notice on or near the front door of the main building on the lot to which the violation relates; or
(c) Posting the notice on a placard attached to a stake driven into the ground on the lot to which the violation relates, if the lot contains no buildings.
(C) A notice sent to an owner under division (B)(2) of this section may contain a statement that if the owner commits another violation of § 91.16 that poses a danger to the public health or safety on or before the first anniversary date of the notice, the city may correct the violation and assess the expenses against the lot without further notice to the owner.
(D) If weeds on a lot have grown higher than 48 inches and are an immediate threat to the health, life or safety of any person, the city may correct the condition of the lot under § 91.18 without advance notice to the owner. The Administrator will give the owner notice of the correction within ten days, together with notice of the owner's right to an administrative hearing under § 91.19 if requested in writing within 30 days of the correction.
(Ord. 2010-395, passed 7-20-2010)
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