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§ 151.004 CITY TO DETERMINE IF BUILDING PERMITTED.
   The city shall be the sole judge as to whether such residence, home, building, structure, addition, improvement or use shall be permitted and no appeal from such decision shall be made to any court except for abuse of discretion and no exception can be made of any application or any use except by the city, which has full authority to do so.
(1995 Code, § 3.104) (Ord. 20, passed 4-16-1984)
§ 151.005 DEED TO ACCOMPANY PERMIT APPLICATIONS.
   A copy of any deed restrictions for any subdivision, addition or association shall accompany any application for a building permit if applicable. In all instances, a plot plan shall accompany any application, showing location of the proposed building, and of any existing buildings on the property.
(1995 Code, § 3.105) (Ord. 20, passed 4-16-1984)
§ 151.006 APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER.
   This subchapter and the provisions therein applies to all types of structures or additions deluding residences, buildings, trailers, house trailers, portable buildings or fences around swimming pools.
(1995 Code, § 3.107) (Ord. 20, passed 4-16-1984)
§ 151.007 SWIMMING POOL FENCE HEIGHT RESTRICTED; LOCKING DEVICE REQUIRED.
   (A)   All fences shall be between five and eight feet in height around swimming pools.
   (B)   Latching and/or locking devices around swimming pools shall be of a self-locking type.
   (C)   The maximum height of any permitted fence shall be eight feet. The height of such fence shall be measured from the point of natural grade.
(1995 Code, § 3.108) (Ord. 20, passed 4-16-1984; Ord. 2012-04, passed 7-19-2012)
§ 151.008 RESERVED.
§ 151.009 PERIOD OF BUILDING COMPLETION.
   (A)   All construction of exterior walls and roof, including the finish covering thereon, shall be completed within six months from the date of issuance of building permit unless otherwise specified. All exterior doors and windows shall be installed and be capable of being locked securely.
   (B)   In the event the ordinary interior work of any single- or multiple-family dwelling is not completed within the six months from date of issuance of building permit, no occupancy shall be permitted until the Building Official shall have a final inspection of the premises and authorizes such human habitation.
(1995 Code, § 3.110) (Ord. 20, passed 4-16-1984)
§ 151.010 INSPECTION CARDS.
   An inspection card shall be assigned to the building permit holder when the permit is issued. This card must be posted in a conspicuous place on the front of the premises and in such a position as to allow the Building Official conveniently to make the required entries thereon regarding inspection of the work. This card must be maintained in such position by the permit holder until the work is completed and a final inspection has been made.
(1995 Code, § 3.111) (Ord. 20, passed 4-16-1984)
§ 151.011 SEWER CONNECTION REQUIRED.
   (A)   No building permit shall be issued for the construction of any structure, temporary or permanent, unless and until the applicant has furnished sufficient and satisfactory proof to the appropriate city official, that such applicant has and/or is at the time of such application, hooked up to the appropriate sewer system, if applicable, and if not applicable, then, said applicant shall furnish proof that he or she has installed an approved septic system, in accordance with all rules of the Tarrant County Water Board District, and other regulating authorities, if any. Further, the applicant shall furnish proof that he or she is connected to a water tap and/or water well, and has paid the appropriate and required fees and deposits if any to the water supplier. The appropriate city official shall be the Building Inspector, who shall determine compliance hereunder.
   (B)   Any person found guilty and convicted of violating the terms and provisions of this section shall be punished by fine in accordance with the general penalty provision found in § 10.99.
(1995 Code, § 3.112) (Ord. 84, passed 5-12-1987)
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