Houston Lake City Code – Phase Two

In phase two, accessing ordinances is a straightforward process. Each ordinance is conveniently linked from its corresponding entry in the table of contents.

TITLE I: GOVERNMENT CODE

100. General Provisions 100:1
  1. City Incorporation and Seal
  2. General Code Provisions
  3. Penalty
  4. Miscellaneous Provisions
105. Elections 105:1
  1. Generally
  2. Wards
110. Mayor and Board of Aldermen110:1
  1. Mayor and Board of Aldermen – Generally
  2. Board of Aldermen Meetings
115. City Officials115:1
  1. General Provisions
  2. City Clerk
  3. City Treasurer
  4. City Collector
  5. City Attorney
  6. Codes Enforcement Officer
  7. City Administrator
  8. Miscellaneous Provisions
120. Open Meetings and Records Policy 120:1
  1. In General
  2. Law Enforcement Arrest Reports and Records, Incident Reports, Etc.
125. Municipal Court 125:1
  1. General Provisions
  2. Court Clerk
  3. Fines and Court Costs
130. Taxation and Finance 130:1
  1. Fiscal Year
  2. Budget
  3. Levy of Taxes
135. Purchasing 135:1

TITLE II: PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE

200. Police Department 200:1
205. Animal Regulations 205:1
210. Offenses 210:1
  1. General Provisions
  2. Offenses Against the Person
  3. Offenses Concerning Administration of Justice
  4. Offenses Concerning Public Safety
  5. Offenses Concerning Public Peace
  6. Offense Concerning Weapons and Firearms
  7. Offenses Concerning Property
  8. Offenses Concerning Prostitution and Morals
  9. Offenses Concerning Pornography
  10. Offenses Concerning Alcohol and Drugs
  11. Offenses Concerning Minors
  12. Offenses Concerning Tobacco
  13. Fireworks
  14. Miscellaneous Provisions
215. Nuisances 215:1
  1. Generally
  2. Abandoned Property
  3. Weeds, High Grass or Other Vegetation
  4. Miscellaneous Provisions
220. Human Rights 220:1
  1. Discriminatory Practices
225. Animal Regulations 225:1
225. Animal Regulations 225:1
230. Solid Waste 230:1
235. Property Maintenance Regulations 235:1

TITLE III: TRAFFIC CODE

300. General Provisions 300:1
305. Traffic Administration 305:1
310. Enforcement and Obedience to Traffic Regulations 310:1
315. Traffic Control Devices 315:1
320. Speed Regulations 320:1
325. Turning Movements 325:1
330. One-Way Streets and Alleys 330:1
335.Stop and Yield Intersections 335:1
340.Miscellaneous Driving Rules 340:1
342. Alcohol-Related Traffic Offenses 342:1
345. Pedestrians’ Rights and Duties 345:1
350. Method of Parking 310:1
355. Stopping, Standing or Parking Prohibited in Specific Places 355:1
360. Stopping, Standing, or Parking Restricted or Prohibited on Certain Streets 360:1
365. Violations Bureau365:1
370. Procedure on Arrest 370:1
370. Procedure on Arrest 375:1
  • Light Regulations
  • Other Vehicle Equipment
380. Bicycles and Motorized Bicycles380:1
385. Licensing Requirements385:1
  1. Operator’s Licenses
  2. Vehicle Licensing
  3. Miscellaneous Provisions
Speed Limits1:1
Parking Restrictions1:1
Spillway Restrictions1:1

TITLE IV: LAND USE

400. Planning and Zoning Commission 400:1
405. Zoning Regulations 405:1
410. Flood Hazard Prevention 410:1
  1. Statutory Authorization, Finding of Fact, and Purposes
  2. General Provisions
  3. Administration
  4. Provisions for Flood Hazard Reduction
  5. Floodplain Management Variance Procedures
  6. Penalties for Violation
  7. Amendments
  8. Definitions
415. Use and Storage of Recreational Vehicles 415:1

TITLE V: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION

500. Building Regulations 500:1
  1. Code Adoptions
  2. Permits
  3. Miscellaneous Building Provisions
505. Dangerous Buildings 505:1

TITLE VI: BUSINESS AND OCCUPATION

600. Alcoholic Beverages 600:1
605. Certain Utilities, Occupation Licenses and Gross Receipts 605:1
610. Peddlers and Solicitors 610:1

TITLE VII: UTILITIES

700. Sewerage Service 700:1
  1. Generally
  2. Sewage Services Charges