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(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)
(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)
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)
(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)
ELIMINATION OR REPAIR OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS
The maintenance of dangerous buildings constitutes a threat to the public health, safety and welfare. This subchapter is adopted to establish a reasonable and uniform procedure for eliminating or repairing of dangerous buildings so as to protect the general welfare of the public.
(Ord. 2006-1116, passed 12-7-2006)
For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BUILDING. Any structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering any use or occupancy.
DANGEROUS BUILDING. A substandard, damaged or deteriorated building or improvement that has one or more of the defects in § 151.027.
HABITATION. The occupation of a building for sleeping or other living purposes.
OCCUPANCY. The purpose for which a building, or part thereof, is used or intended to be used.
OCCUPANT. A resident of a building or any person having lawful possession of a building or any portion thereof.
OWNER. A person claiming, or in who is vested, or in possession of the ownership, dominion or title to real or personal property, including, but not limited to:
(1) The holder of fee simple title;
(2) The holder of a life estate;
(3) The holder of a leasehold estate, unless the context differentiates between owner and tenant or resident, in which case “owner” shall include lessees with a lease term of five or more years;
(4) The owner’s attorney-in-fact;
(5) The buyer in a contract for deed; or
(6) A mortgage holder, receiver, executor or trustee in control of real property.
SANITARY. Any condition of good order and cleanliness that precludes the probability of disease transmission.
STRUCTURE. That which is built or constructed, an edifice or building of any kind, or any piece of work artificially built up or composed of parts joined together in some definite manner.
WEATHER-PROOF. Able to withstand exposure to weather without damage.
(Ord. 2006-1116, passed 12-7-2006)
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