10/11/2004-PZ-Agenda Packet-RegularAGENDA
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MONDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2004
201 BOLIVAR
7: 00 P.M.
1. Call Meeting to Order.
2. Approve Minutes: September 2, 2004
3. Consider and Possible Action on a Preliminary Plat for Brooke Hill Village, being 14.7
acres in the Henry Tierwester Survey. Property is located South of Holt Road between
Keaton Road and the Service Road.
4. Consider and Possible Action regarding Possible changes to The City of Sanger Code
of Ordinances, Chapter 3, Building Regulations.
5. Adjourn. ,� fF •NG,
kosilie Chavez, City Secre r
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MINUTES: PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 29,2004
PRESENT: Polly Dwyer, Jerry Jenkins, Gail Goodner, Shelley Ruland, Ken Perry, Mike
James, Ralph Cain
1. Ken Perry Called Meeting to Order.
2. Mike James made a motion to appoint Jerry Jenkins as Chairperson and Ken Perry as
Co -Chairperson. Seconded by Ralph Cain. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Approve Minutes: July 1, 2004
Polly Dwyer made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Seconded by Ralph
Cain. Motion carried unanimously.
4. Conduct Public Haring on Ranger Creek Estates Phase II(Abstract 1241 in the Henry
Tierwester'Survey being 17.24 Acres) to Consider Zoning Change Request from "A"
(Agricultural District) to SF-6E (Single Family 6E). Property is located on the South
Side of McReynolds Road.
Declared Public Hearing Opened. No one spoke for or against. Declared Public
Hearing Closed.
5. Consider and Possible Action on Zoning Change Request from "A" (Agricultural
District) to SF-6E (Single Family 6E) pm Ranger Creek Estates Phase II (Abstract 1241
in the Henry Tierwester Survey being 17.24 Acres). Property is located on the South
Side of McReynolds Road.
Discussion.
Motion was made by Mike James to approve Zoning Change Request from "A"
(Agricultural District) to SF-6E (Single Family 6E) on Ranger Creek Estates Phase II
(Abstract 1241 in the Henry Tierwester Survey being 17.24 Acres). Seconded by Ken
Perry. Motion carried unanimously.
6. Consider and Possible Action on the Final Plat for Ranger Creek Estates, Phase II
Being 17.24 Acres in the Henry Tierwester Survey, Abstract 1241. Property is located
on the South Side of McReynolds Road.
City Secretary indicated that in the letter from Lee Allison, the plat was approved,
contingent to the fact that no building permits will be issued in that area. The lots in
question are Lots 5 and 6 of Block A in Ranger Creek Estates Phase IL
Discussion continued.
Roger Otwell addressed the Planning and Zoning Commission in regards to further
development in that area. He indicated that the next phases would be a Plan
Development.
Discussion Continued.
Roger Otwell indicated that he would like to use side entry garages with a 10 foot and
6 foot setbacks. This would enhance the neighborhood in the fact that every driveway
would be on the side of the house. No two houses would be connected together. This
item was discussed and he was advised that this item would have to be considered by
council, they would be the ones to grant the request.
Motion was made by Polly Dwyer to approve the final plat of Ranger Creek Phase II
being 17.24 Acres in the Henry Tierwester Survey to allow a variance of alleys and the
exclusions of Lots 5 and 6, Block A, for residential construction as indicated in the
general notes of the City Engineer's letter. Seconded by Mike James. Motion carried
unanimously.
7. Adjournment.
MEMO
October 8, 2004
To: Planning &, Zoning
Fr: Rose Chavez, City Secretary/Assistant City Manager
Re: Item 3 - Brooke Hill Village.
Attached is the information regarding this request. The Engineer has recommended approval.
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FROM : THE A_LISON FAMILY PHONE NO. : 817 380 9431 Oct. 01 2004 07:56PM P2
.Alison Engineering
611 Pecan Creek Road, Denton, Texas 76207
(940) 380-9453 Off/Home (940) 380-9421 Fax
Dctober 1, 2004
vlr. Jack Smith
-ity Manager
'ity of Sanger
:'.0. Box 1729
finger, Texas 76266
Re: Brooke Hill Village ..
Preliminary Plat - 2" d Review-�
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Dear Mr. Smith: 4�. '
E "son Engineering -'recommends appro9d of the preliminary plat. All of the comments
f om the original review appear to have been addressed satisfactorily.
� 1lison Engineering's review of submittals for land development projects is only
untended to establish a reasonable level of confidence that the developer is complying
v ith applicable rules and regulations. Our review is not intended to provide quality
c.)ntrol nor assure anyone that the development is fully compliant. The responsibility for
o )mpliance remains solely with the developer throughout the process; from zoning and
p atting through construction and the warranty period. The developer is responsible for
a ►rrecting all deficiencies, regardless of the time they are discovered
We appreciate the opportunity to continue providing professional services for the City of
S. mger. Please call if you have any questions or need any additional information or
cl arification.
R:spectfully Submitted,
AWon Engineering
C��4�w�
- Lee K. Allison, P,E., NSPE
Xc : Rose Chavez
Fddie Branham
John Henderson
Mike Prater
Allen Bussell
Greg Edwards
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GREG EDWARDS ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC.
1621 AMANDA COURT
PONDER, TX 76259
(940) 482-2907 PH
(940) 482-8128 FX
www.GEES.us
Tuesday, September 21, 2004
Lee Allison
City of Sanger
P.O. Box 1729
Sanger, TX 76266
RE: Brooke Hill Village = Preliminary Plat
Dear Lee: - (,.--
Attached are revised copies of the plans. The following is a summary of the revisions we
have made to address your comments dated September 7, 2004.
Comment. Lot 01, Block A does not include the side yard setback line. It should be
indicated as 20 feet. Also the front yard and rear yard buildings lines should be extended
across the PD portion of the lot.
Response: The building line extends to the PD limit on Lot 1, Block A, since no
commercial buildings are allowed within the P.D.
Comment. The vicinity map should indicate that the site extends from Keaton Road to IH-
35. it currently stops about 2/3 the distance.
Response: The vicinity map now shows site extends from Keaton Road to IH 35
service road.
Comment. Since the existing downstream storm sewer system appears to be designed for the
10 year storm and ,then must demonstrate that the 100 year storm will remain within the right
of way of the downstream streets until it reaches Duck Creek.
Response: See attached drainage report. We do not intend on increasing flow in
Keaton Road between the site and Duck Creek Road.
Comment. Recent storm events have resulted in the flooding of a home on Rising Star,
adjacent to Duck Creek. Please demonstrate that the additional flows to Duck Creek on the
upstream side of the Keaton Road culverts will not further impact the flooding or cause the
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City of Sanger
September 21, 2004
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home to flood more often. The City is communicating with the county regarding
improvements to the culverts.
Response: See attached drainage report. We do not intend on increasing flow in
Keaton Road between the site and Duck Creek Road.
Comment. Developer originally proposed making downstream drainage improvements in
lieu of detention. These improvements should be identified and resolved prior to approval of
the preliminary plat.
Response: See attached drainage report. We are proposing on -site storm water
management facilities to be maintained by the homeowner's
association. - As .an alternate, owner may contribute to the off -site
improvement as discussed.
With the revised drawings and drainage report, we should meet the City of Sanger
requirements and hope that you will be able to recommend approval of the Preliminary Plat.
Sincerely,
Greg ards, P.E.
GEES, Inc.
GE/nas
Encl. copies revised plans
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FROM : THE A-LISON FAMILY PHONE NO. : 817 380 9431 Sep. 21 2004 12:01AM P1
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Allison Engineering
611 Pecan Creek Road, C)enton, Texas 76207
(940) 380-9453 Off/Home (940) 380-9421 Fax
; ieptember 7, 2004
1.4r. Jack Smith
City Manager
City of Sanger
VO. Box 1729
anger, Texas 76266
k.e: Brooke IN Village
Preliminary Plat.
I gar Mr. Smith:
Allison Engineering recommends denW of the preliminary plat. The site is located
v ithin the City Limits of the City of Sanger.
C ur comments include:
➢ Lot 01, Block A does not include the side yard setback line. it should be indicated
as 20 feet. Also the front yard and rear yard building lines should be extended
across the PD portion of the lot.
➢ The vicinity map should indicate that the site extends from Keaton Road to I14-35.
It currently stops about 2/3 the distance.
➢ Since the existing downstream storm sewer system appears to be designed for the
10 year storm, and then must demonstrate that the 100 year storm will remain
within the right of way of the downstream streets until it reaches Duck Creek.
➢ Recent storm events have resulted in the flooding of a home on Rising Star,
adjacent to Duck Creek Please demonstrate that the additional flows to Duck
Creek on the upstream side of the Keaton Road culverts will not further impact
the flooding or cause the home to flood more often. The City a communicating
with the county regarding improvements to the culverts.
➢ Developer originally proposed making downstream drainage improvements in
lieu detention. These improvements should be identified and resolved prior to
approval of the preliminary plat.
Al Eison Engineering's review of submittals for land development projects is only
intended to establish a reasonable level of confidence that the developer is complying
wi h applicable rules and regulations. Our review is not intended to provide quality
co itrol nor assure anyone that the development is fully compliant. The responsibility for
co npliance remains solely with the developer throughout the process; from zoning and
ph tting through construction and the warranty period. The developer is responsible for
co) recting all deficiencies, regardless of the time they are discovered.
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FROM : THE A-LISON FAMILY PHONE NO. : 817 380 9431 Sep. 21 2004 12:02AM P2
We appreciate the opportunity to continue providing professional services for the City of
ianger. Please call if you have any questions or need any additional information or
.:larification.
tespectfully Submitted,
iWon ,Engineering
Lee K. Allison, P.E., NSPE
1:c: Rose Chavez
Eddie Branham t
John Henderson
Mike Piater
Allen Bus* sell
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GREG EDWARDS ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC.
1621 AMANDA COURT
PONDER, TX 76259
(940) 482-2907 PH
(940) 482-8128 FX
www.GEES.us
Wednesday, August 11, 2004
Lee Allison, P.E.
Allison Engineering
611 Pecan Creek Road
Denton, TX 76207
Ph: (940) 390-9453
Fx: (940) 380-9431
RE: Brooke Hill Village
Dear Lee:
As we have discussed, the City of Sanger does not appear to have specific drainage
requirements listed in their Subdivision Ordinance. We have prepared the preliminary
drainage computations in accordance with the City of Denton, 1990 Drainage Criteria
Manual. Our preliminary computations address some of the concerns and some of the
development options that might be required on the Brooke Hill Village project as follows.
• Keaton Road, in its existing condition, does not have capacity within its curbs and
pipe system to convey the 10-year storm. Our estimates show that a 100-year storm
will use approximately 94% of the allowable capacity within the right-of-way.
Development of Brooke Hill Village will increase the 100-year storm by
approximately 15% over existing conditions. This will either overload Keaton Road
or cause additional flow to go down Laney and Benjamin Streets.
• Based on the preliminary flow estimates, we have estimated that approximately 1
acre-foot of detention storage will be required to mitigate the impact of the proposed
development. The attached on -site Detention Pond cost estimate shows the
anticipated cost of connecting a proposed detention pond to the proposed on -site
storm sewer system.
• Our preliminary drainage computations indicate that the Laney Street system does not
appear to meet the 1990 City of Denton Drainage Criteria. The attached off -site
storm sewer cost estimate assumes that a storm sewer system be constructed from
Duck Creek Road along Laney Street to Keaton Road. We have tried to size the
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Allison Engineering
August 11, 2004
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system so that it will provide relief to the Keaton Road system and convey up to the
10-year storm underground along Laney Street.
From our discussions it appears that there is a home near the intersection of Keaton Road and
Duck Creek Road that is already experiencing flooding downstream of Brooke Hill Village.
Either a detention pond to mitigate run-off increases or off -site improvements to mitigate
damage potential appear to be needed to protect our clients from potential litigation due to
the proposed development.
From our discussions, it appears that the Council may be more interested in participating in
an upgrade to the Laney Street system than allowing an on -site detention pond. After your
review of this information we would like to meet with you to discuss your recommendations
to the City, and` see if there is additional information that would assist you with your
recommendation.
Sincerely,
Gre wards, P. E.
GEES, Inc.
GE/nas
Encl. Construction Cost Estimate — Off -Site Storm Sewer
Construction Cost Estimate — Off -Site Detention Pond
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BROOKE HILL VILLAGE, SANGER, TEXAS
CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATE - AUGUST 10, 2004
ON -SITE DETENTION POND
ITEM QUANTITY UNIT PRICE EXTENSION
DETENTION POND
18" RCP, CLASS III 200 LF $32.00 $6,400.00
POND EXCAVATION & GRADING 1,000 CY $4.00 $4,000.00
POND OUTLET STRUCTURE 1 EA $5,000.00 $5,000.00
TOTAL DETENTION POND $15,400.00
ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION
CONTINGENCY
ENGINEERING
TOTAL ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION - APPROX.
$15,400.00
$2,300.00
$2,300.00
$20,000.00
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BROOKE HILL VILLAGE, SANGER, TEXAS
CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATE - AUGUST 10, 2004
OFF -SITE STORM SEWER
ITEM QUANTITY UNIT PRICE EXTENSION
DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
30" RCP CLASS III
1,000 LF
$46.00
$46,000.00
36" RCP CLASS III
375 LF
$58.00
$21,750.00
42" RCP CLASS III
300 LF
$92.00
$27,600.00
48" RCP CLASS III
60 LF
$100.00
$6,000.00
HEADWALL
2 EA
$5,000.00
$10,000.00
10' CURB INLET
10 EA
$2,100.00
$21,000.00
JUNCTION BOX
4 EA
$2,500.00
$10,000.00
REMOVE & REPLACE EXISTING PAVEMENT
2,500 LF
$20.00
$50,000.00
TRENCH SAFETY
2,185 LF
$1.00
$2,185.00
TOTAL DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
$208,935.00
ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION $208,935.00
CONTINGENCY $20,532.50
ENGINEERING $20,532.50
TOTAL ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION - APPROX. $250,000.00
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October 8, 2004
To: Planning & Zoning
Fr: Rose Chavez, City Secretary/Assistant City Manager
Re: Item 4 - Building Regulations
Attached are the Building Regulations for review.
Sanger Code of Ordinances
CHAPTER 3
BUILDING REGULATIONS
ARTICLE 3.100 BUILDING INSPECTION DEPARTMENT ESTABLISHED
(a) There is hereby established a building inspection department to enforce the building codes
adopted by the City of Sanger, Texas, to insure and safeguard life and limb, health, property and
public welfare.
(b) There is hereby established a position of building official to be head of said division, who
shall be solely responsible for all matters relative to construction, inspection and enforcement of
these codes.
(c) The building official shall be responsible for the issuance of citations to any person, firm or
corporation which is found to be in violation of any building codes or city ordinances, after all
other attempts to correct the problem has failed.
(d) The building official shall receive an annual salary as determined by the city council which
will be paid in bi-weekly installments which will commence on or before September 1, 1986.
(1992 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 3, Article 3.100)
ARTICLE 3.200 BUILDING CODE ADOPTED
The Uniform Building Code, 2000 Edition, published by the International Conference of building
officials is hereby adopted for the purpose of establishing rules and regulations for the
construction, erection, alteration, moving, demolition, repair, use and occupancy of any building
or structure within this jurisdiction. One (1) copy of said code shall be kept on file in the office of
the city secretary. Those portions of said code pertaining to building and construction fees shall
be amended to read as set forth in the fee schedule found in the appendix of this code. (Ordinance
10-27-01 adopted 10/15/01; Ordinance adopting Code)
ARTICLE 3.300 PLUMBING CODE ADOPTED*(1)
It is hereby adopted for the purpose of providing minimum requirements and standards for the
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protection of the public's health, safety and welfare, The Uniform Plumbing Code, 2000 Edition,
published by the International Conference of building officials, and all new editions as they
become available. One copy of said code is to be on file in the office of the city secretary. Fees
are as set forth in the fee schedule in the appendix of this code. (Ordinance 10-27-01 adopted
10/15101; Ordinance adopting Code)
ARTICLE 3.400 MECHANICAL CODE ADOPTED
It is hereby adopted for the purpose of providing minimum requirements and standards to
safeguard life or limb, health, property and public welfare, the Uniform Mechanical Code, 2000
Edition, published by the International Conference of building officials, and all new editions as
they become available. One (1) copy of said code to be on file in the office of the city secretary.
Fees are as set forth in the fee schedule in the appendix of this code. (Ordinance 10-27-01
adopted 10/15101; Ordinance adopting Code)
ARTICLE 3.500 ELECTRICAL CODE
Sec. 3.501 Compliance With National Electrical Code
All electrical construction, alteration, replacement, repair and all material and apparatus used in
connection with electrical work and the placement and operation of all electrical apparatus in the
city shall be in strict compliance with the standards established by the 2000 Edition of the
National Electrical Code as amended, such code being the publication of the National Board of
Fire Underwriters for electrical wiring and apparatus as recommended by the National Fire
Protection Association. The electrical inspector shall keep a copy of the most current edition of
the National Electrical Code in his or her office at all times for public inspection and use.
(Ordinance 10-27-01 adopted 10/15101; Ordinance adopting Code)
Sec. 3.502 The Office of Electrical Inspectors
The office of electrical inspector in and for the City of Sanger shall be filled by appointment by
the city manager and electrical superintendent, with consent of the city council. Said electrical
inspector shall be a competent electrician, well versed in the rules and regulations of the National
Electrical Code. Before assuming any authority conferred by this article, the said electrical
inspector shall file with the city secretary of the City of Sanger a good and sufficient surety bond
in the penal sum of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) payable to the City of Sanger, conditioned
upon the faithful performance of his or her duties. It shall be the duty of the electrical inspector to
enforce the provisions of this article, and to keep a record of all electrical wiring and apparatus
inspected by him or her. (1992 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 3, Article 3.500, Section 3.502)
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Sec. 3.503 Inspections
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to hinder the electrical inspector while he
or she is acting in the line of duty. He or she shall be given free and prompt access to all
buildings, whether public or private, or to any other place he or she deems necessary to the
proper inspection of any electrical wiring or apparatus within the City of Sanger. No electrical
apparatus, device or wire which in the opinion of the electrical inspector might cause a hazard to
human life, shall be constructed or maintained, and the electrical inspector shall have the right,
through the authority of the city council, to discontinue electric current supplying the building or
place in which such hazard exists until such time as said hazard is removed or remedied to the
satisfaction of said electrical inspector. Prior to taking such action, notification of the intent to
discontinue the power will be provided to the customer. Upon notification by the electrical
inspector, the Sanger Electric System is hereby authorized to immediately cut off, or cause to be
cut off, any and all electrical power from any room, building, power line or district when public
safety so demands, or for any other reason deemed sufficient by said electrical inspector. (1992
Code of Ordinances, Chapter 3, Article 3.500, Section 3.503)
Sec.3.504 Licenses
(a) Valid License Required. It shall be unlawful for any person to install electric wiring or
apparatus or to make any repairs, alterations, additions, or changes to electric wiring or apparatus
used in connection with electric lighting, heating or power unless such person shall have
previously obtained a master or journeyman electrician's license or homeowner's permit, or
unless such person is a bona fide employee working under the direct supervision of a licensed
electrician.
(b) Application for Licenses or Homeowner's Permit.
(1) Applications in General. To obtain a master or journeyman electrician license or
homeowner's permit license, an application shall be made in writing through the city
secretary of the City of Sanger. The application shall show the applicant's name and
such other information as hereinafter prescribed by this section or by the electrical
code board. Any person wishing to obtain a master or journeyman's electrician license
or a homeowner's permit license shall so indicate to the city secretary of the City of
Sanger, whereupon said city secretary shall call together, within the next fourteen (14)
days, the electrical code board to examine said applicant as to his or her worthiness
for such license or permit.
(2) Applications for Master Electrician's License. Applicants for master electrician's
license shall show evidence of having had at least five (5) years experience in the
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installation, alteration, repair and maintenance of electrical equipment, wiring and
apparatus and/or experience considered equivalent thereto by the electrical code
board. Applicants shall furnish the name and address of former employers, period of
time employed and in what capacity, proof of which shall be furnished in a manner
satisfactory to the electrical code board. Every applicant shall be required to answer a
reasonable number of questions in writing to show sufficient knowledge and technical
training to plan, perform and/or supervise the work and the installation, alteration,
repair of electrical equipment, wiring and apparatus authorized by permits issued by
the electrical inspector's office.
(3) Applications for Journeyman Electrician's License. Applicants for a journeyman
electrician's license shall show evidence of having had at least three (3) years
experience in the installation, alteration and repair of electrical equipment, wiring and
apparatus and/or equivalent experience acceptable to the electrical code board. Every
applicant shall be required to answer a reasonable number of questions in writing to
show that he has sufficient knowledge and technical training to perform the work
under the supervision of a master electrician.
(4) Annlications for Homeowner's Permit License. Applicants for a homeowner's permit
license need not show evidence of any previous experience. Every applicant shall,
however, be required to answer a reasonable number of questions in writing to show
that he or she has sufficient knowledge to perform the permissible work as hereinafter
set out.
(c) Issuance of Licenses.
(1) Issuance of Master or Journeyman Electrician's License. An examination shall be
made available to applicants once each month and an examination fee as set forth in
the fee schedule in the appendix of this code. This fee shall apply toward the initial
license fee if applicant successfully completes the examination. The examination fee
shall be retained by the city if the applicant fails the examination. After having
successfully passed the required examination, a master or journeyman electrician shall
be issued a certificate of licensing showing that he or she has the necessary
qualifications to perform the work so licensed by the requirements of this code.
(2) Issuance of Homeowner's Permit License. After having successfully passed the
required examination, a homeowner shall be issued a permit license showing that he
or she has the necessary qualifications to perform electrical work in the dwelling in
which he or she resides. Any person constructing a dwelling for resale purposes shall
not be eligible for a homeowner's permit license.
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(d) Registration and Recognition of Licenses From Other Cities. Electricians holding a current
valid license or certificate of registration in another city must receive a certificate of registration
in the City of Sanger. The following conditions must be complied with:
(1) He or she shall submit evidence satisfactory to a majority of the electrical code board
that his or her license or certificate of registration was issued under conditions not less
restrictive than required by the Sanger Electrical Code for issuance of a master or
journeyman electrician license.
(2) He or she shall pay the registration fee as provided for in the fee schedule in the
appendix of this code, and comply with all other requirements of the Sanger Electrical
Code.
(e) License Fees.
(1) Initial License Fee. An initial license fee as set forth in the fee schedule in the
appendix of this code, shall be paid in advance by each person licensed as a master
electrician by the City of Sanger. An initial license fee as set forth in the fee schedule,
shall be paid in advance by each person licensed as a journeyman electrician by the
City of Sanger. An initial license fee as set forth the fee schedule, shall be paid in
advance by any person granted a homeowner's permit license by the City of Sanger.
(2) Renewal Fee. A fee as set forth in the fee schedule in the appendix of this code, shall
be paid annually by each holder of a master electrician's license for the renewal of the
license. A fee as set forth in the fee schedule, shall be paid annually by each holder of
a journeyman electrician's license for the renewal of the license. A fee as set forth in
the fee schedule, shall be paid annually by each holder of a homeowner's permit
license for the renewal of the permit license.
(f) Revocation or Refusal of License Registration. Any failure on the part of the holder of a
master electrician's license or any of his employees to comply with the provisions of any
ordinance of the City of Sanger regulating the installing, repairing, changing or altering any
electrical wiring or apparatus shall be deemed sufficient cause for revoking said certificate of
registration.
(1992 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 3, Article 3.500, Section 3.504)
Sec. 3.505 Companies Engaging in Such Electrical Business
Any company, firm, corporation, association or co -partnership wishing to engage in the business
of installing, repairing, changing or altering any electrical wiring or apparatus, shall first appoint
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a chief electrician who shall, before such company, firm, corporation, association or
co -partnership may engage in such business, obtain a master electrician's license as hereinbefore
provided. Said chief electrician shall be fully responsible for the work of all employees of said
company, firm, corporation, association or co -partnership and he/she shall be directly liable for
all damages, injuries or violations of law arising from the work of such employees. (1992 Code
of Ordinances, Chapter 3, Article 3.500, Section 3.505)
Sec. 3.506 Electrical Work Permits
(a) Work Permit Required. It shall be unlawful for any person to install, change, alter or repair
any electric wiring or apparatus (except routine repairs such as the replacement of fuses and
lamps, and alleviation of short circuits), until after such person has first obtained a permit in
writing to do so from the City of Sanger, and upon the approval of such work said permit shall be
returned to said City of Sanger.
(b) Electrical Permit Fees. Information and fees as set forth in the fee schedule in the appendix
of this code shall be required prior to the issuance of any permit required by this section.
(1992 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 3, Article 3.500, Section 3.506)
Sec. 3.507 Minimum Standards of Work
Certain minimum standards are as follows:
(1) Aluminum wire shall be prohibited unless used in conduit.
(2) Copper wire smaller than No. 1 THW and aluminum wire smaller than 2/0 THW shall
be prohibited for service entrance cables.
(3) A mast type service pole shall be required and shall be of such construction and so
supported that it will withstand the strain imposed by the service drop. The meter base
must be not less than five feet six inches (5'6"), nor more than seven feet (T) above
ground. The droop pigtail shall be a minimum of eighteen inches (18") long. The roof
jack should be of rigid conduit not less than twenty-four inches (24"), nor more than
thirty-six inches (36") above roof. A support service bracket is required. All outside
air conditioners will be required to have a weatherproof nonfused disconnect switch
within eyesight on or near the unit.
(1992 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 3, Article 3.500, Section 3.508)
Sec. 3.508 Concealed Wiring
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No person, firm or corporation shall conceal, or cause to be concealed, any electric wiring or
apparatus, except with the express permission of the electrical inspector, and the electrical
inspector is hereby authorized to remove, or cause to be removed any material whatsoever which
may conceal any electric wiring or apparatus contrary to this section. Upon completion of the
inspection of any electric wiring or apparatus designed to be concealed which is found to be in
full compliance with the provisions of this section, the electrical inspector shall post a notice of
inspection at the distribution panel and the posting of said notice shall constitute permission to
conceal said electric wiring or apparatus. (1992 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 3, Article 3.500,
Section 3.508)
Sec. 3.509 Certificate of Satisfactory Inspection
When any work examined by the electrical inspector meets the approval of said electrical
inspector, he or she shall issue a "Certificate of Satisfactory Inspection" to the electrician or
electrical company doing such work. (1992 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 3, Article 3.500,
Section 3.509)
Sec.3.510 Liability
This article shall not in any way be construed to lessen the liability of any person, firm,
corporation or association of persons installing, changing, altering or repairing any electrical
wiring or apparatus, or causing the same to be done, for damages to anyone injured thereby; nor
shall the City of Sanger be held to assume any liability by reason of the inspection authorized
therein, or the certificate issued pursuant to the provisions hereof. (1992 Code of Ordinances,
Chapter 3, Article 3.500, Section 3.510)
Sec. 3.511 Regulations Concerning Service
(a) It is provided that upon completion of inspection by the electrical inspector, in the event he
or she determines that any wiring, installing, repair or alteration so done upon the job or work he
or she has inspected does not comply in every respect with the provisions of this article, and if
the same has not been done by a person holding a master electrician's license, it shall be the duty
of the electrical inspector to notify the Sanger Electric System of the City of Sanger, Texas, of
the location of said place, the name of the owner of persons in charge thereof and of the fact said
work or said job does not meet with the approval of such electrical inspector, and upon said
written notice being given it shall be unlawful for any person or employee of said Sanger Electric
System, Sanger, Texas, to connect any portion of said wiring, with an electric power line
operated or used by the City of Sanger.
(b) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to break the seal on any electric
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meter without first notifying the Sanger Electric System.
(c) It is provided that all inspections, installations, repairs and alterations as provided for in this
article shall be subject to such further rules and regulations that may be promulgated by the city
council of the City of Sanger, Texas, and such office of the city secretary of said city and shall be
available for inspection and examination, and all penalties herein provided for shall apply to such
rules and regulations so promulgated.
(1992 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 3, Article 3.500, Section 3.511)
ARTICLE 3.600 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE
(a) The purpose of this article is to provide minimum requirements for residential one and two
family dwellings to safeguard life, health and public welfare and the protection of property as it
relates to these safeguards by regulating and controlling the design, construction, alteration,
repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal and demolition of all
buildings or structures and appurtenances thereto.
(b) The International Residential Code is dedicated to the development of better building
construction and greater safety to the public and uniformity in building laws; to the granting of
full justice to all building materials on a fair basis of the true merits of each material; and to
development on a sound economic basis or the future growth of our nation through unbiased and
equitable dealing with building construction.
(c) The International Residential Code as it read on May 1, 2001, is hereby adopted as the
building code of the city.
(Ordinance adopting Code)
ARTICLE 3.700 MOVING HOUSES, BUILDINGS AND OTHER STRUCTURES
Sec.3.701 Definitions
For the purposes of this article, the following terms, phrases, words, and their derivations shall
have the meaning given herein.
Buildin g. A structure designed, built, or occupied as a shelter or roofed enclosure for persons,
animals, or property and used for residential, business, mercantile, storage, commercial,
industrial, institutional, assembly, educational, or recreational purposes. Buildings not exceeding
twelve feet (12') in width, sixty feet (60') in length, and thirteen feet six inches (13'6") in height
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above the street level are exempted from this definition and terms of this article.
Building IWector. The city manager or person hired by the city manager with the consent of the
city council. (Ordinance adopting Code)
Cam. The City of Sanger, Texas.
Person. Any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company or organization of any
kind.
(1992 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 3, Article 3.800, Section 3.801)
Sec.3.702 Permits
(a) Permit Required. No person shall move any building or portion thereof over, along or
across any highway, street or alley in the city without first obtaining a permit from the building
inspector. No moving shall be permitted between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. or 4:00
p.m. and 6:00 p.m. No moving will be allowed on weekends or holidays.
(b) General Permit Requirements. No application for any permit to move buildings or other
oversized loads will be accepted until the applicant shall have the following on file with the
building inspector:
(1) Bonding Requirements. A bond, approved as to form by the city attorney, executed by
a bonding or surety company authorized to do business in the State of Texas in the
amount of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000.00), conditioned upon the assurance that
this article and other applicable ordinances and laws will be complied with. Such
bond shall run to the city and shall be conditioned on payment for any expense or
damage to public property; and payment of any expenses, damages or losses resulting
from any malfeasance, misfeasance, nonfeasance or negligence in connection with
any of the activities upon which a moving permit applied for is granted.
(2) Liability Insurance Requirements. In addition to the foregoing requirement for a bond,
a liability insurance policy in full force and effect shall be required in the minimum
sum of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) for injury or death to more than
one (1) person from any one (1) accident and the minimum sum of one hundred
thousand dollars ($100,000.00) for property damage for any one (1) accident, for an
aggregate of two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000.00), and such policy shall
contain a provision obligating the insurer to give written notice of cancellation not
less than ten (10) days prior to the date of such cancellation to the building inspector.
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(1992 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 3, Article 3.800, Section 3.802)
Sec. 3.703 Application for Permits
A person seeking issuance of a permit hereunder shall file an application for such permit with the
building inspector.
(1) Application Form. The application shall be made in writing upon forms provided by
the building inspector and shall be filed in the office of the building inspector.
(2) Contents of Application. The application shall set forth a description of the building
proposed to be moved, giving street number, construction materials, dimensions,
number of rooms, condition of exterior and interior and maximum height of building
above ground level when mounted on moving apparatus; a legal description of the lot
from which the building is to be moved, giving the lot, block, tract number and street
address, if located in the city; a legal description of the lot to which it is proposed to
move such building, giving lot, block, tract number and street address if located in the
city or if outside the city, the destination; the portion of the lot to be occupied by the
building when moved; the highways, streets and alleys over, along or across which the
building is proposed to be moved; proposed moving date and hours; and any
additional information which the building inspector shall find necessary to make a fair
determination of whether a permit should be issued.
(3) Papers to AccompanApplication. Attached to the application shall be the following:
(A) Tax Certificate. The owner of the building to be moved shall file with the
application sufficient evidence that the building and lot from which it is to be
removed are free of any encumbrances and that all taxes and any city charges
against the same have been paid in full.
(B) Certificate of Ownership or Entitlement. The applicant, if other than the owner,
shall file with the application a written statement or bill of sale signed by the
owner, or other sufficient evidence that he/she is entitled to the building.
(C) Texas Delartment of Highways and Public Transportation. The applicant shall
file with the application a Texas Department of Highways and Public
Transportation permit for moving oversized load if any part of the proposed
route is along a designated U.S. or state numbered highway route.
(1992 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 3, Article 3.800, Section 3.803)
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Sec. 3.704 Permit Fee
The application shall be accompanied by a permit fee as set forth in the fee schedule in the
appendix of this code. (1992 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 3, Article 3.800, Section 3.804)
Sec. 3.705 Expense or Damage Deposits
(a) Upon receipt of an application it shall be the duty of the building inspector to procure from
the utilities department and other appropriate agencies an estimate of the expense that will be
incurred in removing, replacing or altering any electric wires, street lamps or pole lines belonging
to the city or any other property of the city, the removal, replacement or alteration of which will
be required by reason of the moving of the building, together with the cost of materials necessary
to be used in making such removals, replacements and/or alterations. Thereafter, prior to
issuance of the permit, the building inspector shall require of the applicant a deposit of a sum of
money equal to three (3) times the amount of the estimated expense, or three hundred dollars
($300.00), whichever sum is greater.
(b) Additionally, said deposit shall be used as an indemnity for any damage which the city may
sustain by reason of damage or injury to any highway, street, alley, sidewalk, fire hydrant, shade
tree, traffic control device, utility line or other property of the city which may be caused by or be
incidental to the moving of any building over, along or across any street of the city.
(1992 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 3, Article 3.800, Section 3.805)
Sec. 3.706 Duties of Building Inspector
(a) Inspection. Prior to the issuance of the permit, the building inspector shall inspect the
building and the applicant's equipment to determine compliance with the standards listed below
and refuse to issue a permit if he/she finds that any application requirement or any fee or deposit
requirement has not been complied with; that the building is too large to move without
endangering persons or property in the city; that the building has deteriorated more than fifty
percent (50%) of its original value by fire or other element, or is otherwise so structurally unsafe
that it cannot be moved without endangering persons or property in the city; that the building is
structurally unsafe or unfit for the purpose for which moved, if the proposed location is in the
city; that the applicant's equipment is unsafe, unlicensed or otherwise not in conformity with the
law, or that persons or property would be endangered by its use; that any municipal ordinance or
other law would be violated by the building in its new location; or that for any other reason
persons or property in the city would be endangered by the moving of the building.
(b) Fees and Deposits Collected by City Secretary.
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(1) Deposit. The building inspector shall deposit all fees and deposits with the city
secretary. All bonds and insurance policies shall be filed in the office of the city
secretary.
(2) Return Upon Nonissuance of Permit. Upon his/her refusal to issue a permit, the
building inspector shall return to the applicant all deposits. A processing fee as set
forth in the fee schedule in the appendix of this code, will be charged to defray
expenses of inspection. Any permit fee in excess of fifteen dollars ($15.00) will be
returned to the applicant.
(3) Return Upon Allowance for Expense. After the building has been moved, the building
inspector shall furnish a written statement of all expenses incurred in removing and
replacing all property belonging to the city, and of all material used in the moving and
replacement, together with a statement of all damages inflicted upon property
belonging to the city. Provided however, that if any wires, poles, lamps or other
property are not located in conformity with governing ordinances or state law, the
permittee shall not be liable for the cost of removing the same. The building inspector
shall return to the applicant all deposits after the city secretary deducts the sum
sufficient to pay for all costs, expenses and damages to the property of the city by the
moving of the building.
(c) Secure Route Approval. The building inspector shall secure approval of the proposed route
from the utilities department, department of public works and other utility service companies
deemed advisable by him/her before issuing the moving permit.
(1992 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 3, Article 3.800, Section 3.806)
Sec. 3.707 Duties of Permittee
Every permittee under this article shall:
(1) use designated streets and move the building only over the streets approved for such
use in the written permit;
(2) notify the building inspector in writing of a desired change in moving date and/or
time as proposed in the application at least twenty-four (24) hours before the new
moving time;
(3) notify the building inspector in writing of any and all damage done to property
belonging to the city within twenty-four (24) hours after the damage or injury has
occurred;
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(4) cause red lights to be displayed during the nighttime on every side of the building
while standing on a street, in such a manner as to warn the public of the obstruction,
and erect and maintain barricades across the streets in such manner as to protect the
public from damage or injury by the moving of the building;
(5) remove the building from city streets after forty-eight (48) hours of such occupancy,
unless an extension is granted by the building inspector;
(6) comply with all applicable ordinances and laws upon relocating the building in the
city;
(7) provide such escort as may be required by the building inspector to accompany the
movement of the building to protect the public from injury;
(8) remove all concrete slabs, foundation remnants, rubbish and materials and fill all
excavations to existing grade at the original building site so that the premises are left
in a sanitary condition; and
(9) notify all utility service companies to terminate and remove their services and obtain
from each utility service organization a release stating that all service connections
have been properly removed from the premises terminated.
(1992 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 3, Article 3.800, Section 3.807)
Sec. 3.708 Enforcement of This Article
(a) Enforcing Officers. The building inspector, the police department, the utilities department
and the department of public works shall enforce and carry out the requirements of this article.
(b) Permittee Liable for Expense Above Deposit. The permittee shall be liable for any expense,
damages or costs in excess of deposit amounts or securities, and the city attorney shall prosecute
an action against the permittee in a court of competent jurisdiction for the recovery of such
expenses, damages or costs.
(c) When Original Premises Left Unsafe. Where permittee does not comply with leaving the
original premises in a safe and sanitary condition, the city shall proceed to do the work, and the
cost thereof shall be charged against the general deposit.
(1992 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 3, Article 3.800, Section 3.808)
Sec.3.709 Penalties
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(a) Any person who shall violate a provision of this article or fails to comply therewith or with
any of the requirements thereof, or of a permit or certificate issued thereunder, shall be fined in
accordance with the general penalty provision found in Section 1.109 of this code.
(b) The imposition of the penalties herein prescribed shall not preclude the city attorney from
instituting an appropriate action or proceeding to prevent an unlawful movement or relocation of
a building within the terms of this article stated above, or to restrain, correct or abate a violation
of said article, or prevent an illegal act, conduct, business or use in or about any premises.
(1992 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 3, Article 3.800, Section 3.809)
ARTICLE 3.800 MOVEMENT OF OLD AND USED BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES
INTENDED FOR HUMAN HABITATION
Sec. 3.801 Movement of Old or Used Buildings or Structures for Residential Purposes
Into the City Prohibited
No old or used house, building or other structure designed for any use, with the exception of an
accessory building to be used in a residential zoning district, shall be permitted to be moved from
any point outside the city limits of the City of Sanger, Texas, to any lot within the city limits of
the City of Sanger, Texas. (Ordinance 10-26-01 adopted 10/1/01)
Sec. 3.802 Issuance of Moving Permits, Building Permits, Repair Permits and Utility
Connections Prohibited
In order to further effectuate the purposes of this article, it is specifically provided that no
moving permit, building permit, repair permit, certificate of occupancy or utility connection shall
be issued or made by the City of Sanger, Texas, authorizing the movement of any old or
previously used house, building or other structure designed or intended to be used for human
habitation, from any point outside the incorporated limits of the City of Sanger, Texas, to any lot
within the City of Sanger, Texas, or authorizing any type of construction, installation or repair
work on any such building or structure moved in violation of this article or authorizing the use or
occupancy of any such old house, building or other structure moved in violation of this article for
human habitation, and no utility connections shall be made by the City of Sanger, Texas, or any
other public utility to any house, building or other structure moved in violation of this article.
(1992 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 3, Article 3.900, Section 3.902)
Sec. 3.803 Exemptions and Exceptions
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This article shall not apply to or prevent the following:
(1) The in -transit movement of prohibited houses, buildings or other structures through
the City of Sanger, Texas; provided that all required permits are obtained for such
movement, and such movement through the City of Sanger is made expeditiously, and
without stopping in the City of Sanger, except for emergencies of an unforeseen
nature. No permit for in -transit movement of prohibited houses, buildings, or other
structures shall ever be construed in such a manner as to authorize or permit any such
prohibited house, building or other structure to be placed, deposited, installed or left
on any lot, or other place within the City of Sanger, Texas.
(2) The movement of an old or previously used house, building or other structure now
authorized to be used for residential purposes at its present location within the City of
Sanger, from such present location to any other lot within the city, where the location
of such structure at the new proposed location is authorized by the existing zoning
laws and other ordinances of the city and the laws of the State of Texas, which
movement shall be subject to and conditioned upon full compliance with the existing
building moving ordinance of the city and all applicable building standards and codes.
(3) The movement of travel trailers, travel vans and self-contained motor homes.
(4) The movement of mobile homes, provided that such movement is in full compliance
with the mobile home article and other applicable ordinances of the City of Sanger,
Texas, pertaining to the movement, location, installation or use of such mobile home.
(1992 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 3, Article 3.900, Section 3.903)
ARTICLE 3.900 FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS*(2)
Sec. 3.901 Statutory Authorization
The Legislature of the State of Texas has in Article 1175 and Water Code Section 16.311 et. seq.
delegated the responsibility to local governmental units to adopt regulations designed to
minimize flood losses. Therefore, the city council of the City of Sanger, Texas, does ordain as
follows. (1992 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 3, Article 3.1000, Section 3.1001)
Sec. 3.902 Findings of Fact
(a) The flood hazard areas of the City of Sanger are subject to periodic inundation which
results in loss of life and property, health and safety hazards, disruption of commerce and
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governmental services and extraordinary public expenditures for flood protection and relief, all
of which adversely affect the public health, safety and general welfare.
(b) These flood losses are created by the cumulative effect of obstructions in floodplains which
cause an increase in flood heights and velocities, and by the occupancy of flood hazard areas by
uses vulnerable to floods and hazardous to other lands because they are inadequately elevated,
flood -proofed or otherwise protected from flood damage.
(1992 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 3, Article 3.1000, Section 3.1002)
Sec. 3.903 Statement of Purpose
It is the purpose of this article to promote the public health, safety and general welfare and to
minimize public and private losses due to flood conditions in specific areas by provisions
designed to:
(1) Protect human life and health;
(2) Minimize expenditure of public money for costly flood control projects;
(3) Minimize the need for rescue and relief efforts associated with flooding and generally
undertaken at the expense of the general public;
(4) Minimize prolonged business interruptions;
(5) Minimize damage to public facilities and utilities such as water and gas mains,
electric, telephone and sewer lines, streets and bridges located in floodplains;
(6) Help maintain a stable tax base by providing for the sound use and development of
flood -prone areas in such a manner as to minimize future flood blight areas; and
(7) Ensure that potential buyers are notified that property is in a flood area.
(1992 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 3, Article 3.1000, Section 3.1003)
Sec. 3.904 Methods of Reducing Flood Losses
In order to accomplish its purposes, these regulations use the following methods:
(1) Restrict or prohibit uses that are dangerous to health, safety or property in times of
flood, or cause excessive increases in flood heights or velocities;
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(2) Require that uses vulnerable to floods, including facilities which serve such uses, be
protected against flood damage at the time of initial construction;
(3) Control the alteration of natural floodplains, stream channels and natural protection
barriers, which are involved in the accommodation of flood waters;
(4) Control filling, grading, dredging and other development which may increase flood
damage;
(5) Prevent or regulate the construction of flood barriers which will unnaturally divert
flood waters or which may increase flood hazards to other lands.
(1992 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 3, Article 3.1000, Section 3.1004)
Sec.3.905 Definitions
Unless specifically defined below, words or phrases used in this article shall be interpreted to
give them the meaning they have in common usage and to give this article its most reasonable
application.
meal. A request for a review of the floodplain administrator's interpretation of any provisions
of this article or a request for a variance.
Area of Shallow Flooding. A designated AO, AH, or VO zone on a community's flood insurance
rate map (FIRM) with a one (1) percent or greater chance of flooding to an average depth of one
(1) to three (3) feet where a clearly defined channel does not exist, where the path of flooding is
unpredictable and where velocity flow may be evident. Such flooding is characterized by ponding
or sheet flow.
Area of Special Flood Hazard. The land in the floodplain within a community subject to a one
(1) percent or greater chance of flooding in any given year. The area may be designated as Zone
A on the FIRM. After detailed ratemaking has been completed in preparation for publication of
the FIRM, Zone A usually is refined into Zones A, AE, AH, AO, Al-99, VO, VI-30, VE or V.
Base Flood. The flood having a one (1) percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any
given year.
Critical Feature. An integral and readily identifiable part of a flood protection system, without
which the flood protection provided by the entire system would be compromised.
Development. Any man-made change to improved or unimproved real estate, including but not
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limited to buildings or other structures, mining, dredging, filling, grading, paving, excavation or
drilling operations.
Elevated Building. A non -basement building:
(1) built, in the case of a building in Zones Al-30, AE, A, A99, AO, AH, B, C, X and D,
to have the top of the elevated floor, or in the case of a building in Zones V1-30, VE
or V, to have the bottom of the lowest horizontal structure member of the elevated
floor elevated above the ground level by means of pilings, columns (post and piers),
or shear walls parallel to the floor of the water; and
(2) adequately anchored so as not to impair the structural integrity of the building during
a flood of up to the magnitude of the base flood. In the case of Zones Al-30, AE, A,
A99, AO, AH, B, C, X, D, "elevated building" also includes a building elevated by
means of fill or solid foundation perimeter walls with openings sufficient to facilitate
the unimpeded movement of flood waters. In the case of Zones V1-30, VE or V,
"elevated building" also includes a building otherwise meeting the definition of
"elevated building," even though the lower area is enclosed by means of breakaway
walls if the breakaway walls meet the standards of Section 60.3(e)(5) of the National
Flood Insurance Program regulations.
Existing Construction. For the purposes of determining rates, structures for which the "start of
construction" commenced before the effective date of the FIRM or before January 1, 1975, for
FIRMS effective before that date. "Existing construction" may also be referred to as "existing
structures."
Flood or Flooding. A general and temporary condition of partial or complete inundation of
normally dry land areas from:
(1) The overflow of inland or tidal waters;
(2) The unusual and rapid accumulation of runoff of surface waters from any source.
Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). An official map of a community, on which the Federal
Emergency Management Agency has delineated both the area of special flood hazards and the
risk premium zones applicable to the community.
Flood Insurance Studv. The official report provided by the Federal Emergency Management
Agency. The report contains flood profiles, the water surface elevation of the base flood as well
as the flood hazard boundary-floodway map.
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Road
plain or Flood -Prone Area. Any land area susceptible to being inundated by water from
any source.
Flood Protection 3 sy tem. Those physical structural works which funds have been authorized,
appropriated and expended and which have been conducted specifically to modify flooding in
order to reduce the extent of the depths of associated flooding. Such a system typically includes
hurricane tidal barriers, dams, reservoirs, levees or dikes. These specialized flood modifying
works are those constructed in conformance with sound engineering standards.
Floodway. The channel of a river or other watercourse and the adjacent land areas that must be
reserved in order to discharge the base flood without cumulatively increasing the water surface
elevation more than one foot (F) .
Functionally Dependent Use. A use which cannot perform its intended purpose unless it is
located or carried out in close proximity to water. The term includes only docking facilities, port
facilities that are necessary for the loading and unloading of cargo or passengers and ship
building and ship repair facilities, but does not include long-term storage or related
manufacturing facilities.
Highest Adiacent Grade. The highest natural elevation of the ground surface prior to construction
next to the proposed walls of a structure.
Levee. A man-made structure, usually an earthen embankment, designed and constructed in
accordance with sound engineering practices to contain, control or divert the flow of water so as
to provide protection from temporary flooding.
Levee System. A flood protection system which consists of a levee or levees and associated
structures, such as closure and drainage devices which are constructed and operated in
accordance with sound engineering practices.
Lowest Floor. The lowest floor of the lowest enclosed area (including basement). An unfinished
or flood resistant enclosure, usable solely for parking or vehicles, building access or storage in an
area other than a basement area is not considered a building's lowest floor, provided that such
enclosure is not built so as to render the structure in violation of the applicable nonelevation
design requirement of Section 60.3 of the National Flood Insurance Program regulations.
Manufactured Home. A structure transportable in one or more sections which is built on a
permanent chassis and is designed for use with or without a permanent foundation when
connected to the required utilities. For floodplain management purposes the term "manufactured
home" also includes park trailers, travel trailers and other similar vehicles places on a site for
greater than one hundred eighty (180) consecutive days. For insurance purposes, the term
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"manufactured home" does not include park trailers, travel trailers and other similar vehicles.
Mean Sea Level. For purposes of the National Flood Insurance Program, the National Geodetic
Vertical datum (NGVD) of 1929 or other datum to which base flood elevations shown on a
community's flood insurance rate map are referenced.
New Construction. For floodplain management purposes, structures for which the "start of
construction" commenced on or after the effective date of a floodplain management regulation
adopted by a community.
Start of Construction. [For other than new construction or substantial improvements under the
Coastal Barrier Resources Act (Pub. L. 97-348)], includes substantial improvement and means
the date the building permit was issued, provided the actual start of construction, repair,
reconstruction, placement or other improvement was within one hundred -eighty (180) days of the
permit date. The actual start means either the first placement of permanent construction of a
structure on a site, such as the pouring of slab or footings, the installation of piles, the
construction of columns or any work beyond the stage of excavation; or the placement of a
manufactured home on a foundation. Permanent construction does not include land preparation,
such as clearing, grading and filling; nor does it include the installation of streets and/or
walkways; nor does it include excavation for basement, footings, piers or foundations or the
erection of temporary forms; nor does it include the installation on the property of accessory
buildings, such as garages or sheds not occupied as dwelling units or not part of the main
structure.
Structure. A walled and roofed building, including a gas or liquid storage tank that is principally
above ground, as well as a manufactured home.
Substantial Improvement. Any repair, reconstruction or improvement of a structure, the cost of
which equals or exceeds fifty percent (50%) of the market value of the structure either:
(1) before the improvement or repair is started; or
(2) if the structure has been damaged and is being restored, before the damage occurred.
For the purpose of this definition "substantial improvement" is considered to occur
when the first alteration of any wall, ceiling, floor or other structural part of the
building commences, whether or not that alteration affects the external dimensions of
the structure.
The term does not, however, include either:
(1) any project for improvement of a structure to comply with existing state or local
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health, sanitary or safety code specifications which are solely necessary to assure safe
living conditions; or
(2) any alteration of a structure listed on the National Register of Historic Places or State
Inventory of Historic Places.
Variance. A grant of relief to a person from the requirements of this article when specific
enforcement would result in unnecessary hardship. A variance, therefore, permits construction or
development in a manner otherwise prohibited by this article.
Violation. The failure of a structure or other development to be fully compliant with the
community's floodplain management regulations. A structure or other development without the
elevation certificate, other certifications or other evidence of compliance required in Section
60.3(b)(5), (c)(4), (c)(14), (d)(3), (e)(2), (e)(4) or (e)(5) of the National Flood Insurance Program
regulations is presumed to be in violation until such time as that documentation is provided.
Water Surface Elevation. The height, in relation to the National Geodetic Vertical Datum
(NGVD) of 1929 (or other datum, where specified), of floods of various magnitudes and
frequencies in the floodplains of coastal or riverine areas.
(1992 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 3, Article 3.1000, Section 3.1005)
Sec. 3.906 General Provisions
(a) Lands to Which This Article Applies. This article shall apply to all areas of special flood
hazard within the jurisdiction of the City of Sanger
(b) Basis for Establishing the Areas of Special Flood Hazard. The areas of special flood hazard
identified by the Federal Insurance Administration in a scientific and engineering report entitled
"The Flood Insurance Study for the City of Sanger" "Date, December 1979" with accompanying
flood insurance rate maps and flood hazard boundary floodway maps and any revisions thereto
are hereby adopted by reference and declared to be a part of this article.
(c) Establishment of Development Permit. A development permit shall be required to ensure
conformance with the provisions of this article. Said permit shall be in accordance with the Texas
Water Commission permit requirements concerning fill and construction in designated floodplain
areas.
(d) Compliance. No structure or land shall hereafter be located, altered or have its use changed
without full compliance with the terms of this article and other applicable regulations.
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(e) Abrogation and Greater Restrictions. This article is not intended to repeal, abrogate or
impair any existing easements, covenants, or deed restrictions. However, where this article and
another conflict or overlap, whichever imposes the more stringent restrictions shall prevail.
(f) Interpretation. In the interpretation and application of this article, all provisions shall be:
(1) considered as minimum requirements;
(2) liberally construed in favor of the governing body; and
(3) deemed neither to limit nor repeal any other powers granted under state statutes.
(g) Warning and Disclaimer of Liability. The degree of flood protection required by this article
is considered reasonable for regulatory purposes and is based on scientific and engineering
considerations. On rare occasions greater floods can and will occur and flood heights may be
increased by man-made or natural causes. This article does not imply that land outside the areas
of special flood hazards or uses permitted within such areas will be free from flooding or flood
damages. This article shall not create liability on the part of the community or any official or
employee thereof for any flood damages that result from reliance on these provisions or any
administrative decision lawfully made thereunder.
(h) Severability. If any provision of this article or the application thereof to any person or
circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications and to
this end the provisions of this article are declared to be severable.
(i) Penalties for Noncompliance. No structure or land shall hereafter be constructed, located,
extended, converted or altered without full compliance with the terms of this article and other
applicable regulations. Violation of the provisions of this article by failure to comply with any of
its requirements (including violations of conditions and safeguards established in connection
with conditions) shall be punishable in accordance with the general penalty provision set forth in
Section 1.109 of this code.
(1992 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 3, Article 3.1000, Section 3.1006)
Sec.3.907 Administration
(a) Designation of Floodplain Administrator. The mayor is hereby appointed the floodplain
administrator to administer and implement the provisions of this article and other appropriate
sections of 44 CFR (National Flood Insurance Program Regulations) pertaining to floodplain
management.
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(b) Duties and Responsibilities of the Floodplain Administrator. Duties and responsibilities of
the floodplain administrator shall include, but not be limited to:
(1) Maintaining and holding open for public inspection all records pertaining to the
provisions of this article.
(2) Reviewing permit application to determine whether a proposed building site will be
reasonably safe from flooding.
(3) Reviewing, approving or denying all applications for development permits required
by Section 3.906(c) of this article.
(4) Reviewing permits for proposed development to assure that all necessary permits
have been obtained from those federal, state or local governmental agencies
(including Section 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of
1972, 22 U.S.C. 1334) from which prior approval is required.
(5) Where interpretation is needed as to the exact location of the boundaries of the area of
special flood hazards (for example, where there appears to be a conflict between a
mapped boundary and actual field conditions) the floodplain administrator shall make
the necessary interpretation. The person contesting the location of the boundary shall
be given a reasonable opportunity to appeal the interpretation as provided in
subsection (d)(2) of this section.
(6) Notifying in riverine situations, adjacent communities and the State Coordinating
Agency which is the Texas Water Commission, prior to any alteration or relocation of
a watercourse, and submit evidence of such notification to the Federal Emergency
Management Agency.
(7) Assuring that the flood carrying capacity within the altered or relocated portion of any
watercourse is maintained.
(8) When base flood elevation data has not been provided in accordance with Section
3.906(b), the floodplain administrator shall obtain, review and reasonably utilize any
base flood elevation data and floodway data available from a federal, state or other
source, in order to administer the provision of Section 3.908.
(9) When a regulatory floodway has not been designated, the floodplain administrator
must require that no new construction, substantial improvements or other
developments (including fill) shall be permitted within Zones Al-30 and AE on the
community's FIRM, unless it is demonstrates that the cumulative effect of the
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proposed development, when combined with all other existing and anticipated
developments, will not increase the water surface elevation of the base flood more
than one foot (1') at any point within the community.
(c) Permit Procedures.
(1) Application for a development permit shall be presented to the floodplain
administrator on forms furnished by him/her and may include, but not be limited to
plans in duplicate drawn to scale showing the locations, dimensions and elevation of
proposed landscape alterations, existing and proposed structures and the location of
the foregoing in relation to areas of special flood hazard. Additionally, the following
information is required:
(A) elevation in relation to mean sea level, of the lowest floor (including basement)
of all proposed structures;
(B) elevation in relation to mean sea level to which any nonresidential structure
shall be floodproofed;
(C) a certificate from a registered professional engineer or architect that the
nonresidential floodproofed structure shall meet the floodproofmg criteria of
Section 3.908(b)(2);
(D) description of the extent to which any watercourse or natural drainage will be
altered or relocated as a result of proposed development.
(E) Maintain a record of all such information in accordance with Section
3.907(b)(1).
(2) Approval or denial of a development permit by the floodplain administrator shall be
based on all of the provisions of this article and the following relevant factors:
(A) the danger to life and property due to flooding or erosion damage;
(B) the susceptibility of the proposed facility and its contents to flood damage and
the effect of such damage on the individual owner;
(C) the danger that materials may be swept onto other lands to the injury of others;
(D) the compatibility of the proposed use with existing and anticipated
development;
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(E) the safety of access to the property in times of flood for ordinary and emergency
vehicles;
(F) the costs of providing governmental services during and after flood conditions
including maintenance and repair of streets and bridges and public utilities and
facilities such as sewer, gas, electrical and water systems;
(G) the expected heights, velocity, duration, rate of rise and sediment transport of
the flood waters and the effects of wave action, if applicable, expected at the
site;
(H) the necessity of the facility of a waterfront location, where applicable;
(I) the availability of alternative locations, not subject to flooding or erosion
damage, for the proposed use;
(J) the relationship of the proposed use to the comprehensive plan for that area.
(d) Variance Procedures.
(1) The zoning board of adjustment as established by the community shall hear and
render judgment on requests for variances from the requirements of this article.
(2) The zoning board of adjustment shall hear and render judgment on an appeal only
when it is alleged there is an error in any requirement, decision or determination made
by the floodplain administrator in the enforcement or administration of this article.
(3) Any person or persons aggrieved by the decision of the zoning board of adjustment
may appeal such decision in the courts of competent jurisdiction.
(4) The floodplain administrator shall maintain a record of all actions involving an appeal
and shall report variances to the Federal Emergency Management Agency upon
request.
(5) Variances may be issued for the reconstruction, rehabilitation or restoration of
structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places or the State Inventory of
Historic Places, without regard to the procedures set forth in the remainder of this
article.
(6) Variances may be issued for new construction and substantial improvements to be
erected on a lot of one-half (1 /2) acre or less in size contiguous to and surrounded by
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lots with existing structures constructed below the base flood level, providing the
relevant factors in subsection (c)(2) of this section have been fully considered. As the
lot size increases beyond the one-half (1/2) acre, the technical justification required
for issuing the variances increases.
(7) Upon consideration of the factors noted above and the intent of this article, the zoning
board of adjustments may attach such conditions to the granting of variances as it
deems necessary to further the purpose and objectives of this article.
(8) Variances shall not be issued within any designated floodway if any increase in flood
levels during the base flood discharge would result.
(9) Prerequisites for granting variances:
(i) Variances shall only be issued upon a determination that the variance is the
minimum necessary, considering the flood hazard, to afford relief.
(ii) Variances shall only be issued upon: (a) showing a good and sufficient cause;
(b) a determination that failure to grant the variance would result in exceptional
hardship to the applicant; and (c) a determination that the granting of a variance
will not result in increased flood heights, additional threats to public safety,
extraordinary public expense, create nuisances, cause fraud on or victimization
of the public or conflict with existing local laws or ordinances.
(iii) Any application to whom a variance is granted shall be given written notice that
the structure will be permitted to be built with the lowest floor elevation below
the base flood elevation and that the cost of flood insurance will be
commensurate with the increased risk resulting from the reduced lowest floor
elevation.
(10) Variances may be issued by a community for new construction and substantial
improvements and for other development necessary for the conduct of a functionally
dependent use provided that:
(i) the criteria outlined in subsection (2)(d) are met, and
(ii) the structure or other development is protected by methods that minimize flood
damages during the base flood and create no additional threats to public safety.
(1992 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 3, Article 3.1000, Section 3.1007)
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Sec. 3.908 Provisions for Flood Hazard Reduction
(a) General Standards.
In all areas of special flood hazards the following provisions are required:
(1) All new construction and substantial improvements shall be designed (or modified)
and adequately anchored to prevent flotation, collapse or lateral movement of the
structure resulting from hydrodynamic and hydrostatic loads, including effects of
buoyancy;
(2) All new construction or substantial improvements shall be constructed by methods
and practices that minimize flood damage;
(3) All new construction or substantial improvements shall be constructed with materials
and utility equipment resistant to flood damage;
(4) All new and replacement water supply systems shall be designed to minimize or
eliminate infiltration of flood waters into the system;
(5) New and replacement sanitary sewage systems shall be designed to minimize or
eliminate infiltration of flood waters into the system and discharges from the systems
into flood waters;
(6) On site waste disposal systems shall be located to avoid impairment to them or
contamination from them during flooding; and
(7) All new construction or substantial improvements shall be constructed with electrical,
heating, ventilation, plumbing and air conditioning equipment and other service
facilities that are designed and/or located so as to prevent water from entering or
accumulating within the components during conditions of flooding;
(8) No construction materials shall be placed at any time within a National Flood
Insurance Program designated Special Flood Hazard Area.
(b) S cific Standards. In all areas of special flood hazards where base flood elevation data has
been provided as set forth in: (i) Section 3.906(b), (ii) Section 3.907(b)(7) or (iii) Section
3.908(d)(3), the following provisions are required:
(1) Residential Construction. New construction or substantial improvement of any
residential structure shall have the lowest floor, including basement, elevated two (2)
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feet above the base flood elevation. A registered professional engineer, architect or
land surveyor shall submit a certification to the floodplain administrator that the
standard of this subsection, as proposed in Section 3.907(c)(1), is satisfied.
(2) Nonresidential Construction. New construction or substantial improvement of any
commercial, industrial, or other nonresidential structure shall either have the lowest
floor, including basement, elevated two (2) feet above the base flood elevation or,
together with attendant utility and sanitary facilities, be floodproofed so that below
the base flood level the structure is watertight with walls substantially impermeable to
the passage of water and with structural components having the capability of resisting
hydrostatic and hydrodynamic loads and effects of buoyancy. A registered
professional engineer or architect shall develop and/or review structural design,
specifications and plans for the construction, and shall certify that the design and
method of construction are in accordance with accepted standards of practice as
outlined in this subsection. A record of such certification which includes the specific
elevation (in relation to mean sea level) to which such structures are floodproofed
shall be maintained by the floodplain administrator.
(3) Enclosures. New construction and substantial improvements with fully enclosed areas
below the lowest floor that are subject to flooding shall be designed to automatically
equalize hydrostatic flood forces on exterior walls by allowing for the entry and exit
of floodwaters. Designs for meeting this requirement must either be certified by a
registered professional engineer or architect or meet or exceed the following
minimum criteria:
(A) A minimum of two (2) openings, having a total net area of not less than one (1)
square inch for every square foot of enclosed area subject to flooding shall be
provided.
(B) The bottom of all openings shall be no higher than one foot (1') above grade.
(C) Openings may be equipped with screens, louvers, valves, or other coverings or
devices provided that they permit the automatic entry and exit of floodwaters.
(4) Manufactured Homes.
(A) All manufactured homes to be placed within Zone A shall be installed using
methods and practices which minimize flood damage. For the purpose of this
requirement, manufactured homes must be elevated and anchored to resist
flotation, collapse or lateral movement. Methods of anchoring may include, but
are not limited to use of the over -the -top or frame ties to ground anchors. This
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requirement is in addition to applicable state and local anchoring requirements
for resisting wind forces.
(B) All manufactured homes shall be in compliance with Section 3.908(b)(1).
(C) All manufactured homes to be places or substantially improved with Zones
A 1-30, AH, and AE on the community's FIRM shall be elevated on a permanent
foundation such that the lowest floor of the manufactured home is two feet (2)
above the base flood elevation; and shall be securely anchored to an adequately
anchored foundation system in accordance with the provision of Section
3.908(b)(4) of this article.
(c) Standards for Subdivision Proposals.
(1) All subdivision proposals including manufactured home parks and subdivisions shall
be consistent with Sections 3.902, 3.903, and 3.904 of this article.
(2) All proposals for the development of subdivisions including manufactured home
parks and subdivisions shall meet development permit requirements of Sections
3.906(c), 3.907(c), and 3.908 of this article.
(3) Base flood elevation data shall be generated for subdivision proposals and other
proposed development including manufactured home parks and subdivisions which is
greater than thirty (30) lots or three (3) acres, whichever is lesser, if not otherwise
provided pursuant to Sections 3.906(b) and 3.907(b)(8) of this article,
(4) All subdivision proposals including manufactured home parks and subdivisions shall
have adequate drainage provided to reduce exposure to flood hazards.
(5) All subdivision proposals including manufactured home parks and subdivisions shall
have public utilities and facilities such as sewer, gas, electrical and water systems
located and constructed to minimize or eliminate flood damage.
(d) Standards for Areas of Shallow Flooding (AO Zones). Located within the areas of special
flood hazard established in Section 3.906(b), are areas designated as shallow flooding. These
areas have special flood hazards associated with base flood depths of one (1) to three (3) feet
where a clearly defined channel does not exist and where the path of flooding is unpredictable
and indeterminate; therefore, the following provisions apply:
(1) For AO zones, the base flood elevation must be established through an engineering
study.
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(2) All new construction and substantial improvements of residential structures have the
lowest floor (including basement) elevated above the highest adjacent grade at least as
high as the depth number specified in feet on the community's FIRM [at least two feet
(T) if no depth number is specified].
(3) All new construction and substantial improvements of nonresidential structures:
(A) Have the lowest floor (including basement) elevated above the highest adjacent
grade at least as high as the depth number specified in feet on the community's
FIRM (at least two feet (T) if no depth number is specified); or
(B) Together with attendant utility and sanitary facilities, be designed so that below
the base flood level the structure is water -tight with walls substantially
impermeable to the passage of water and with structural components having the
capability of resisting hydrostatic and hydrodynamic loads of effects of
buoyancy.
(4) A registered professional engineer or architect shall submit a certification to the
floodplain administrator that the standards of this article, as proposed in Section
3.907(c)(1) are satisfied.
(5) Require within Zones AH or AO adequate drainage paths around structure on slopes,
to guide floodwaters around and away from proposed structures.
(e) Floodways located within areas of special flood hazard established in Section 3.906(b) are
areas designated as floodways. Since the floodway is an extremely hazardous area due to the
velocity of flood waters which carry debris, potential projectiles and erosion potential, the
following provisions shall apply:
(1) Encroachments are prohibited, including fill, new construction, substantial
improvements and other developments unless certification by a professional
registered engineer or architect is provided demonstrating that encroachments shall
not result in any increase in flood levels within the community during the occurrence
of the base flood discharge. Manufactured housing (mobile homes) may not be
located in the floodway under any condition.
(2) If Section 3.908(e)(1) above is satisfied, all new construction and substantial
improvements shall comply with all applicable flood hazard reduction provisions of
Section 3.908.
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(1992 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 3, Article 3.1000, Section 3.1008)
ARTICLE 3.1000 PERMIT SYSTEM FOR CONSTRUCTION IN DESIGNATED
FLOODPLAIN AREAS
(a) A City of Sanger issued permit for all proposed construction or other development within
the City of Sanger, including the placement of manufactured homes within the designated special
flood hazard areas as established by the most current Flood Insurance Rate Map as published by
the Federal Emergency Management Agency, shall be in compliance with 44 CFR 1.1, Section
60.3 (b)(1) of the National Flood Insurance Program Regulations.
(b) A City of Sanger issued permit shall be required for the placement of fill within the special
flood hazard area within the city limits of the City of Sanger as established by the most current
Flood Insurance Rate Map as published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, shall be
in compliance with 44 CFR 1.1, Section 60.3 (b)(1) of the National Flood Insurance Program
Regulations.
(c) No construction materials shall be placed at any time within a National Flood Insurance
Program designated special flood hazard area.
(d) Permittees will be charged a permit fee as provided for in the fee schedule found in the
appendix of this code. Such fee shall be separate and apart from any other required permits for
construction, transportation, occupancy or fire safety.
(1992 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 3, Article 3.1100)
ARTICLE 3.1100 DANGEROUS BUILDINGS*(3)
Sec.3.1101 Definitions
Building Q icial. Shall be the person designated by the city council as the building code
enforcement officer of the City of Sanger or his duly authorized representative.
Municipal Judge. Shall be the duly appointed municipal judge of the City of Sanger.
Sec. 3.1102 Building Official May Stop All Work
Where construction, demolition or other work is being done contrary to the provisions of this
code or to the building code, or is being done in an unsafe or dangerous manner, the building
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official may order the work stopped by notice in writing served on the person engaged in doing
or causing such work to be done and such person shall forthwith stop the work until authorized to
recommence it by the building official.
Sec. 3.1103 Dangerous Buildings Defined
All buildings or structures which have any or all of the following defects shall be deemed
"dangerous buildings:"
(1) Those which interior walls or other vertical structural members list, lean or buckle to
such an extent that a plumb line passing through the center of gravity falls outside of
the middle third of its base.
(2) Those which, exclusive of the foundation, show thirty-three percent (33%) or more of
damage or deterioration of the supporting member or members or fifty percent (50%)
of damage or deterioration of the non -supporting enclosing or outside walls or
covering.
(3) Those which have improperly distributed loads upon the floors or roofs or in which
the same are overloaded, or which have insufficient strength to be reasonably safe for
the purpose used.
(4) Those which are so dilapidated, decayed, unsafe, unsanitary or which so utterly fail to
provide the amenities essential for human habitation, or are likely to cause sickness or
disease, so as to work injury to the health, safety or general welfare of those
occupying such building.
(5) Those having light, air and sanitation facilities which are inadequate to protect the
health, safety or general welfare of human beings who live or may live therein.
(6) Those which have inadequate facilities for egress in case of fire or panic or those
having insufficient stairways, elevators, fire escapes or other means of
communication.
(7) Those which have parts thereof which are so attached that they may fall and injure
members of the public or property.
(8) Those which, because of their condition, are unsafe, unsanitary or dangerous to the
health, safety or general welfare of the people of the city.
(9) Those buildings existing in violation of any provisions of this code, the building code,
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or other ordinance or code of the City of Sanger.
Sec. 3.1104 Standards to be Used When Ordering Repair, Vacation or Demolition
The following standards shall be followed by the building official in ordering repair, vacation or
demolition:
(1) If the "dangerous building" can reasonably be repaired so that it will no longer exist in
violation of the terms of this article, it shall be ordered repaired.
(2) If the "dangerous building" is in such condition as to make it dangerous to the health,
safety or general welfare of its occupants, it shall be ordered to be vacated.
(3) In any case where a "dangerous building" is fifty percent (50%) damaged, decayed or
deteriorated, it shall be repaired or demolished. In all cases where a building cannot
be repaired so that it will no longer exist in violation of the provisions of this section,
it shall be demolished. In all cases where a "dangerous building" is a fire hazard,
existing or erected in violation of the terms of this section or of this code, or of the
building code or any other ordinance or code of the City of Sanger or of any other
requirement of law of the State of Texas, it shall be repaired or demolished.
Sec. 3.1105 Dangerous Building Declared Public Nuisance
All "dangerous buildings" within the terms of Section 3.1103 hereof are hereby declared to be
public nuisances, and shall be repaired, vacated and repaired, or vacated and demolished as
hereinbefore and hereinafter provided.
Sec. 3.1106 Inspections; Notice Requirements
The building official shall:
(1) Supervise all inspections required by this section and cause the building inspectors to
make inspections and perform all the duties required of them by this section. Upon
receiving a complaint or report from any source that a "dangerous building" exists in
this city, he shall cause an inspection forthwith. If the building official deems it
necessary in the performance of his duties and responsibilities imposed herein, he
may request an inspection and report to be made to him by the fire department, police
department, health department or by any other department of the City of Sanger.
(2) Inspect any building, wall or structure about which complaints are made by any
person to the effect that a building, wall or structure is or may be existing in violation
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of these provisions.
(3) Inspect any building, wall or structure reported (as hereinafter provided for) by the
fire, police or health departments of this city as potentially existing in violation of the
terms of these provisions.
(4) Inspect buildings in the city to determine whether they are "dangerous buildings"
within the terms of Section 3.1103 of this article.
(5) Notify in writing the owner, occupant, lessee, mortgagee, agent and all other persons
having an interest in said buildings as shown reasonable effort to determine identity
and addresses of any building found by him to be a "dangerous building" within the
standards set forth in Section 3.1103, that:
(A) The owner must vacate, vacate and repair, or vacate and demolish said building
in accordance with the terms of the notice of these provisions; or
(B) The occupant or lessee must vacate said building or may have it repaired in
accordance with the notice and remain in possession; or
(C) The mortgagee, agent or other persons having an interest in said building as
shown by reasonable effort to determine identity and addresses may at his own
risk, repair, vacate or demolish or have such work done; provided that any
person notified to repair, vacate and repair, vacate and demolish any building
shall be given such reasonable time, not exceeding thirty (30) days, unless, in
the judgment of the building official's inspection thereof, it is determined to be
necessary to extend such time to do or have done the work or act required by the
notice provided for herein. Said building official shall specify in writing, an
additional notice of the date to which said extension is made.
(6) Set forth in the notice provided for in subsection (5)
(7) In cases except emergency cases as set out in Section 3.1113 where the owner,
occupant, lessee or mortgagee is absent from the city, all notices or orders provided
for herein shall be sent by registered mail or certified mail to the owner, occupant,
mortgagee, lessee and all other persons having an interest in said building as shown
by reasonable effort to determine identity and addresses, and a copy of such notice
shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the "dangerous building" to which it relates.
Such posting and mailing shall be deemed adequate service.
(8) Report to the municipal judge as required by the provisions of this section.
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(9) Appear at all hearings conducted by the municipal judge and testify as to the
conditions existing in the "dangerous building."
(10) If the building official or his duly authorized representative complete inspection of a
building and find it to be inherently dangerous and in the opinion of such inspector
constitutes a nuisance per se, he shall place a notice on such building forthwith
reading as follows:
"THIS BUILDING HAS BEEN FOUND TO BE A DANGEROUS BUILDING BY
THE BUILDING CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OF THE CITY OF SANGER.
THIS NOTICE IS TO REMAIN ON THIS BUILDING UNTIL IT IS REPAIRED,
OR VACATED AND DEMOLISHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NOTICE
WHICH HAS BEEN GIVEN TO THE OWNER, OCCUPANT, LESSEE,
MORTGAGEE, OR AGENT OF THIS BUILDING, AND ALL OTHER PERSONS
HAVING AN INTEREST IN SAID BUILDING AS SHOWN BY THE DEED
RECORDS OF THE COUNTY CLERK OF DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS. IT IS
UNLAWFUL TO REMOVE THIS NOTICE UNTIL SUCH NOTICE IS COMPLIED
WITH."
Provided, however the posting of said notice shall not be construed to deprive any
person or persons entitled thereto by this section to the notice and hearing prescribed
herein.
Sec. 3.1108 Public Hearing
(a) If the building official or his duly authorized representative has failed to obtain compliance
with the terms of this article within thirty (30) days, he shall make written request to the
municipal judge of the City of Sanger, Texas, for a public hearing to be held for the purpose of
taking testimony relative to the "dangerous building."
(b) The building official shall, with the assistance of the city attorney, present testimony at such
hearing, relative to the condition of the "dangerous building."
(c) Upon receipt of a written notice from the building official or his duly authorized
representative, the municipal judge of the City of Sanger shall hold a public hearing for the
purpose of taking testimony from the building official or his duly authorized representative as
well as the owner, occupant, mortgagee, lessee or any other person having an interest in said
"dangerous building" as shown by reasonable effort to determine identity and addresses, and said
hearing shall be for the purpose of taking testimony relative to "dangerous building." The rules of
the public hearing and notice thereof shall be prescribed by the municipal judge.
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(d) The municipal judge shall make written findings of facts from the testimony offered
pursuant to the question of whether or not the building in question is a "dangerous building"
within the terms of Section 3.1103 hereof.
Sec. 3.1109 Court Order to Abate Dangerous Building
Upon finding that the building in question is a "dangerous building" the municipal judge shall
issue an order based upon the findings hereinabove commanding the owner, occupant,
mortgagee, lessee, agent and all other persons having an interest in said building to repair, vacate
and repair, or vacate and demolish any building found to be a "dangerous building" within the
terms of this article and providing that any person so notified shall have the obligation to either
repairing or vacating, or repairing such building if such repair will comply with the building code
of the City of Sanger, and with other applicable ordinances of the city, or the owner or any person
having an interest in said building may vacate and demolish said "dangerous building" at his own
risk to prevent the acquiring by the city of a lien against the land where the "dangerous building"
stands as provided in this article. Upon application by any person having an interest in such
building to the city manager of the City of Sanger and a showing of hardship or necessity, landfill
fees for disposal of the demolition material from the "dangerous building" (which material is not
otherwise prohibited from disposal in the city landfill), may be waived.
Sec. 3.1110 City May Cause Vacation, Repair and Demolition and Assess Lien
If the owner, occupant, mortgagee or lessee fails to comply with the order issued by the
municipal judge within thirty (30) days of issuance of that order, the building official shall cause
such building or structure to be repaired, vacated and repaired, or vacated and demolished as the
facts may warrant under the standards hereinabove provided for in Section 3.1104 hereof and the
building official shall certify the charge for such repair, vacation or demolition, the necessary
landfill fees, court costs and administrative fees incurred to the tax assessor and collector of the
city as a charge which will constitute a lien on real property and shall be enforced in the same
manner as tax assessments and shall bear interest at the rate of ten percent (10%) per annum until
paid. Such lien setting out such charges shall be filed in the deed records of Denton County
pursuant to provisions of this section and applicable state laws.
Sec. 3.1111 Release of Lien
Upon full payment of the full charges assessed against any property pursuant to the procedure set
out in these provisions, or in the event the lien is placed on the property through error, the tax
assessor and collector shall be and is hereby authorized to execute, for and in behalf of the City
of Sanger a written release approved in each case by the legal department.
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Sec. 3.1112 Failure to Comply With Court Orders Constitutes Misdemeanor
(a) The owner of any "dangerous building" who shall fail to comply with any notice or order to
repair, vacate or demolish said building by any person authorized by this article to give such
notice or order, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined for
each offense and each day's failure to so comply shall constitute a separate offense.
(b) The occupant or lessee in possession who fails to comply with any notice to vacate, and
anyone having an interest in said building as shown by the deed records of the county clerk of
Denton County, Texas, and under a legal duty to repair, who fails to repair said building in
accordance with any notice given as provided for in this section, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor
and upon conviction thereof shall be fined for each offense and each day's failure to so comply
shall constitute a separate offense.
(c) Any person removing the notice provided for in Section 3.1106 hereof shall upon
conviction thereof be guilty of a misdemeanor.
Sec. 3.1113 City Attorney to Prosecute and Take Other Legal Action as Necessary
The city attorney shall:
(1) Prosecute all persons failing to comply with the terms of the notices provided for in
Section 3.1106(e) and the order provided for in Section 3.1108.
(2) Appear at all hearings before the municipal judge in regard to "dangerous buildings."
(3) Take all necessary action to collect all municipal charges, liens or costs incurred by
the building official in preparing or causing to be vacated or demolished "dangerous
buildings."
(4) Take such other legal action as is necessary to carry out the terms and provisions of
this article.
Sec. 3.1114 Emergency Cases
In cases where it reasonably appears that there is an immediate danger to health, life or safety of
any person unless a "dangerous building," as defined herein, is immediately repaired, vacated and
repaired, or vacated and demolished, the building official shall report such facts immediately to
the municipal judge who shall determine the facts as presented to him and if warranted, may
suspend the notice and hearing provisions of this article and order the building to cause
immediate repair, vacation, or demolition of such "dangerous building." The cost of such
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emergency repair, vacation, or demolition of such "dangerous building" shall be collected in the
same manner as provided or in Section 3.1109.
Sec. 3.1115 No Personal Liability for Agents of the City
No officer, agent, or employee of the City of Sanger shall render himself personally liable for the
damage that may accrue to the person or property as a result of any act required or permitted in
the discharge of his duties under these provisions.
(Ordinance 06-97 adopted 8/18/97)
ARTICLE 3.1200 CURB, GUTTER, DRIVEWAY AND CULVERT INSTALLATIONS
It shall be unlawful for any person to construct, reconstruct, or repair any driveway, curb, gutter
or drainage facility in the streets and alleys of the city without first obtaining a permit. To obtain
such permit an application must be filed with the city describing the abutting property to which
the proposed work on the public property is to be done either by lot, block or tract and house
number, location on the street or similar description which will readily identify and definitely
locate the site of proposed work a description of the proposed work to be performed, and any
other pertinent information as shall be required by the city. The fee for such permit shall be as set
forth in the fee schedule in the appendix of this code and shall expire if the work authorized
therein is not commenced within three (3) months of the date of the permit. Plans for such work
shall be approved by the director of public works prior to issuance of any permit. (1992 Code of
Ordinances, Chapter 3, Article 3.1300)
ARTICLE 3.1300 STREET CUT EXCAVATION AND REPAIR*(4)
Sec. 3.1301 Permit and Fee Payment Required
Prior to the cutting of any streets, the contractor shall file a street cut permit with the city
secretary describing the location of the cut, anticipated width and length and stating date work is
to begin and finish, and pay a street cut fee in the amount as set forth in the fee schedule in the
appendix of this code. (1992 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 3, Article 3.1400, Section 3.1401)
Sec. 3.1302 Repairs Made by City
Repairs to streets after a street cut shall be made by the city. The contractor responsible for the
street cut shall be billed and will be responsible for all labor and materials. (1992 Code of
Ordinances, Chapter 3, Article 3.1400, Section 3.1402)
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ARTICLE 3.1400 SIGN REGULATIONS*(5)
Sec. 3.1401 Compliance Required
It shall be unlawful to install, erect, change the use of or maintain any sign, or contract for such
service within the City of Sanger, except in compliance with the provisions of this article and any
other applicable city regulations. (1992 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 3, Article 3.1500, Section
3.1501)
Sec.3.1402 Definitions
The following definitions shall be applicable to this article:
bicultural Sign. An accessory sign identifying the farm or ranch on which it is placed and
advertising the produce, crops, animals or poultry raised or quartered thereon.
Apartment Name Sign. An accessory sign for the identification of an apartment building or
complex of apartment buildings.
Billboard. Posterpanel or Painted Bulletin. Large signs which usually promote and advertise
commodities or services not limited to being offered on the premises on which such signs are
located.
Cit� ofSanger. For the purpose of this article, the City of Sanger shall be defined as the total and
complete area of land situated within the corporate city limits of said city including the adjoining
extraterritorial jurisdiction of the city.
Construction Sign. A temporary accessory sign identifying the property owner, architect,
contractor, engineer, landscape architect, decorator or financial institution involved in the design,
construction, financing or improvement of the premises on which the sign is located.
Development Sign. A temporary accessory sign related to the promotion of new developments
and located on the premises involved in the development.
Garage/Occasional Sale Sign. A temporary sign used to designate the address, time or place of a
sale of miscellaneous items on private property.
General Business Sinn. An accessory sign or graphic device which advertises the commodities or
services offered on the premises where such signs are located and where such sign is not of the
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billboard, posterpanel or painted bulletin type, but is a sign designed specifically for the location.
Institutional Sign. An accessory sign for the identity of a school, church, hospital or similar
public or quasipublic institution.
Name Plate. An accessory sign showing only the name and address of the owner or occupant of
the premises on which it is erected or placed.
Noncomplvin� Sion. Any sign that is placed, located or erected on any property or structure in the
City of Sanger after the effective date of this article which does not comply with the requirements
of this article.
Nonconforming Sign. Any sign that is placed, located or erected on any property or structure in
the City of Sanger after the effective date of this article which does not comply with the
requirements of this article.
Other Terms. For the purpose of this article shall have the meaning normally ascribed in the sign
business. (Ordinance 016-89, Section B, adopted 6-5-89)
Portable Advertising Sign. A sign which is not permanently attached to the ground, a structure or
another sign, is designed to permit removal from one location to another for reuse, does not
principally refer to the sale, lease or rental of the real property upon which such sign is situated,
and whose message can be changed or altered by interchangeable letters, numbers or panels.
Real Estate Sign. A temporary accessory sign pertaining to the sale, rental or lease of the property
on which the sign is placed.
Temporary Political Sign. A sign used exclusively to identify a candidate, place or ballot
measure for a designated election.
(1992 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 3, Article 3.1500, Section 3.1502)
Sec. 3.1403 Schedule of Uses Permitted
The classes of zoning use districts in which the various types of signs are permitted are indicated
by the following schedule:
Type Sign Maximum Area
District
Spacing
Permit
(Sq. Ft.)
Permitted
Standards
Required
Name Plate 1
All Districts
None
No
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Type Sign
Maximum Area
District
Spacing
Permit
(Sq. Ft.)
Permitted
Standards
Required
Name Plate
50
B-1, B-2, B-3,
None
No
I-1,1-2
Institutional
50
All Residential
None
No
Districts
Institutional
72
B-1, B-2, B-3,
None
No
I-1,1-2
Apartment
50
All Districts
One (1) Per
No
Street Frontage
Business
200
All Districts
One (1) Per
Yes
Business
Billboard Type
N/A
None
None
N/A
Agriculture
100
A
One (1) Per
Yes
Farm
Real Estate
18
All Districts
One (1) Per
No
Lot; On
Acreage One
(1) Per 200'
Road Frontage
Construction
60
All Districts
None
No
Development
200
All Districts
One (1) Per
No
Project or One
(1) for Each
100 Acres in
Project
Garage/
3
All Districts
One (1) Per
No
Occasional
Lot or Tract
Portable
72
B-1, B-2, B-3,
One (1) Per
No
Advertising
1-1,1-2
Lot or Tract
(1992 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 3, Article 3.1500, Section 3.1503; Ordinance 06-06-00
adopted 6/5/00)
(a) No sign shall be constructed to exceed the maximum building height permitted in the
specific class of zoning use district where the sign is located, except as is provided. In no event
shall any sign or any supporting structure to which said sign is affixed exceed a height of sixty
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(60) feet.
(b) No sign shall be located or constructed so as to interfere with or confuse the control of
traffic on the public streets and no sign shall use a rotating beacon, beam or flashing illumination
resembling an emergency signal.
(c) Any nonconforming sign which is damaged or is deteriorated to a point where its
restoration cost exceeds fifty (50) percent of its replacement value shall be removed by the sign
owner.
(d) No billboard, posterpanel or painted bulletin structure shall contain more than one (1) sign
panel facing in the same direction nor more than two (2) sign panels per structure.
(e) Temporary political signs shall not be erected prior to forty-five (45) days of the election
date and said signs must be removed within ten (10) days after the completion of the election,
including any run-off election. Said signs may not be larger than thirty-two (32) square feet in
area and not more than one (1) sign for each candidate or ballot measure may be erected on one
(1) lot or tract of land, except in the case of a corner lot on which two 2 signs shall be allowed.
No political sign may be placed, erected or allowed to remain upon any portion of the public
street right-of-way of the City of Sanger or upon private property if such sign conflicts with the
right-of-way or line of vision of a public street.
(f) No portable advertising sign shall be located within ten (10) feet of the edge of the traveled
portion of any public street of the City of Sanger.
(g) In the various districts zoned Business, no sign mounted at ground level shall exceed
thirty-six (36) square feet in area, and no pole sign shall exceed sixty (60) square feet in area.
(h) No sign shall be erected so as to project into the public right-of-way of any street or alley.
(i) No sign shall be located or erected within the required front yard, except one (1) pole sign
not exceeding eighty (80) square feet in area may be erected on sites utilized by gasoline service
stations, drive-in groceries or similar quick service retail establishments; however, such
businesses that are located on corner lots with appropriate zoning on all sides may erect a second
general business sign in the side yard, provided the second sign does not exceed sixty-five (65)
square feet in area, with no dimension exceeding ten (10) feet, and not exceeding seven (7) feet
in height. No portable sign shall be utilized on business lots where a second general business sign
is erected:
0) One (1) garage/occasional sale sign not to exceed three (3) square feet in area shall be
permitted upon the property where the sale is to take place. Any other signs at any location
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remote from the site of the sale are prohibited, except two (2) directional signs not to exceed
three (3) square feet in area shall be permitted. Such directional signs shall be free-standing, not
to exceed three (3) square feet in area and shall not be attached to utility poles or city sign posts;
sign to be removed within three (3) days after the sale by person(s) holding the sale.
(k) Development signs will be removed by the developer after completion of the development
of eighty-five (85) percent of the project advertised.
(1) The erection of billboard type signs shall require the issuance of a specific use permit.
Existing signs shall not be effected by this however, should an existing sign fail to be maintained
as provided for in Article 3.1400, Section 3.1406 or become obsolete as provided for in Section
3.1407, said sign shall be removed and may not be repaired or reconstructed except with a
specific use permit.
(1992 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 3, Article 3.1500, Section 3.1503)
Sec.3.1404 Design
All signs shall be designed and constructed to wind pressures as outlined in the Uniform
Building Code; the most recent edition as adopted by the City of Sanger. (1992 Code of
Ordinances, Chapter 3, Article 3.1500, Section 3.1504)
Sec. 3.1405 Obstructing Traffic Visibility at Corners
On any corner lot on which front and side yards are required, no obstruction greater than one (1)
foot in diameter or width is permitted vertically between three and one-half (3-1/2) feet and ten
(10) feet above the curb grade in a triangle formed by legs of forty (40) feet extending
horizontally in each direction from the property corner. (1992 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 3,
Article 3.1500, Section 3.1505)
Sec.3.1406 Maintenance
All signs and advertising structures shall be maintained in good and safe structural condition,
shall be painted on all exterior parts, unless coated or made of rust resistible material, and shall
be maintained in good condition of appearance. If upon inspection by the building official, a sign
is not found to conform to the above, written notice shall be given to the owner giving the owner
thirty (30) days to either put the sign in acceptable condition or remove the sign. (1992 Code of
Ordinances, Chapter 3, Article 3.1500, Section 3.1506)
Sec. 3.1407 Removing Obsolete Signs
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All signs relating to a product no longer available for purchase by the public and all signs relating
to a business which is closed or has moved away shall be removed or the advertising copy shall
be removed. Painted wall signs shall be painted over with a color that resembles or matches the
wall. If the owner of, or person responsible for the sign, or if the tenant closing the business fails
to remove or paint over the sign, the owner of the premises shall be responsible and the work
shall be done within thirty (30) days following the date of obsolescence. (1992 Code of
Ordinances, Chapter 3, Article 3.1500, Section 3.1507)
Sec. 3.1408 Permit Required
When a permit is required as indicated in Section 3.1403, the permit fee shall be as set forth in
the fee schedule in the appendix of this code. Application for a permit shall be submitted to the
city secretary on such forms as may be required by the city. The application shall be accompanied
by a drawing indicating the size and location of the sign on the property. (1992 Code of
Ordinances, Chapter 3, Article 3.1500, Section 3.1508)
Sec.3.1409 Variances
When it appears that the provisions of this article would work a manifest injustice or an
unnecessary hardship, a person may appeal to the city council for a variance from the provisions
of this article. Such variance may be granted subject to special restrictions and for a fixed time
subject to expiration at the discretion of the city council. (1992 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 3,
Article 3.1500, Section 3.1509)
Sec. 3.1410 Penalty for Violation
(a) Any person, firm or corporation who violates any provision of this article shall be deemed
guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof in the municipal court, shall be subject to a
fine in accordance with the general penalty provision set forth in Section 1.109 of this code for
each offense, and each and every day that the violation of this article shall be permitted to
continue shall constitute a separate offense.
(b) By passage of this article, no presently illegal use of signs shall be deemed to have been
legalized, and no offense committed, and no liability, penalty or forfeiture, either civil or
criminal, incurred prior to the time existing sign ordinances or regulations were repealed and this
article adopted shall be discharged or affected by such repeal; but prosecutions and suits for such
offenses, liabilities, penalties or forfeitures may be instituted, or causes presently pending
proceeded within all respects as if such prior article, or portion of such article had not been
repealed.
(c) If any portion of this article shall conflict with any portion or all of any existing ordinances
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of the City of Sanger not specifically repealed herein, the city council hereby declares that this
article shall prevail and that it is hereby attempting to repeal any conflicting provisions of any
conflicting provisions of any existing ordinance of the city.
(1992 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 3, Article 3.1500, Section 3.1510)
ARTICLE 3.1500 WOODEN SHINGLES
Sec. 3.1501 Use of Wooden Shingles Prohibited
In addition to any other restrictions of the city regarding roof covering, the installation of a wood
shingle or shake roof on any structure hereafter constructed or on any existing structure being
modified or otherwise improved in the city is hereby prohibited. (1992 Code of Ordinances,
Chapter 3, Article 3.1600, Section 3.1601)
Sec. 3.1502 Penalty for Violations
Any person, firm, or corporation who shall violate any of the provisions of this article shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined in accordance with the general
penalty provision found in Section 1.109 of this code. (1992 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 3,
Article 3.1600, Section 3.1602)
ARTICLE 3.1600 SWIMMING POOL ENCLOSURES*(6)
Sec.3.1601 Definitions
Private Residential Swimming Pool. Means any swimming pool located on private property
under the control of the head of the household residing thereon, the use of which is limited to
swimming or bathing by members of such household or their invited guests.
Swimming. Means any structure, basin, chamber, tank or receptacle containing an artificial
body of water for swimming, diving or recreational bathing and having a depth of one foot (F) or
more at any point.
Sec. 3.1602 Fence and Self -Locking Door Required; Exceptions
(a) Every person, whether an owner, purchaser under contract, lessee, tenant, manager or
licensee in possession, charge or control of land in the City of Sanger upon which is situated a
swimming pool, shall at all times keep and maintain upon the lot or premises upon which the
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swimming pool is located a fence, wall or other structure completely surrounding and enclosing
the swimming pool, lot or premises and designed to prevent or deter people, especially small
children, from inadvertently entering into the enclosure where the swimming pool is located.
This shall include all existing and future pools. Such fence, wall or other structure shall be not
less than forty-eight inches (48") in height, with no opening therein of a width greater than four
inches (4"), other than doors or gates. Such fence, wall or other structure shall not have a fixed or
detachable stile or ladder. All gates or doors providing a means of entrance into such enclosure
shall be equipped with self -closing and self -latching devices capable of automatically closing and
latching such gates or doors. The self -latching device shall be fixed to each such gate or door no
less than forty inches (40") above the bottom of the gate or door.
(b) A single-family dwelling or accessory building may be used as part of the enclosure,
whether fence, wall or other solid structure, around a private residential swimming pool. In such
event the doors or gates on such dwelling or accessory building need not be equipped with the
self -closing, self -latching devices described in subsection (a) of this section.
Sec. 3.1603 Setback and Other Requirements
All such swimming pools, fences, walls and other structures required or addressed herein shall
meet the setback distances and all other applicable provisions of the city's existing codes and
ordinances including, but not limited to the city's zoning ordinance and its building, electrical and
plumbing codes.
Sec. 3.1604 Penalty for Violations
Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any of the provisions of this article shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined in accordance with the general
penalty provision found in Section 1.109 of this code.
(Ordinance 10-13-98 adopted 11/2/98)
ARTICLE 3.1700 METAL BUILDINGS
Sec. 3.1701 Use of Metal Buildings Restricted
(a) This article establishes the use of metal building requirements in zoning districts B-1, B-2,
B-3, I-1, and I-2, and all specific uses which specify that the requirements of this article be met.
(b) The exterior walls of all sides of the building if visible from the designated street, shall be
constructed of materials other than metal which includes stone, cast stone, stucco, brick,
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limestone, granite or native stone.
A minimum of fifty (50) percent of all walls visible from any side street and not visible from the
designated street must be constructed of materials other than metal, consistent with the
appearance of the materials listed above.
A maximum of ten (10) percent of the building facade visible from the designated street may be
comprised of "split face" concrete block. An alternative building material consistent with the
appearance of the materials listed above may be approved upon recommendation of the city
manager to the planning and zoning commission and city council.
Sec. 3.1702 Penalty for Violations
Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any of the provisions of this article shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined in accordance with the general
penalty provision found in Section 1.109 of this code.
(Ordinance 09-21-01 adopted 9/17/01)
ARTICLE 3.1800 HUD -CODE MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS*(7)
Sec.3.1801 Title
This article is hereby referenced as the Sanger HUD -Code Manufactured Home Parks Article.
Sec.3.1802 Definitions
For the purpose of this article, certain terms, words and phrases shall have the meaning
hereinafter ascribed thereto.
Building O icial. Designated inspection authority of the city, or its authorized representative.
Certificate of Occupancy. Certificate issued by the city council for the use of a building, structure
and/or land, when it is determined by it that the building, structure and/or land complies with the
provisions of all applicable city codes, ordinances and regulations.
Cam. As used herein reference to the city shall mean the City of Sanger, Denton County, Texas,
and its extraterritorial jurisdiction.
City Council. City council of the City of Sanger, Texas.
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Common Access Route/Internal Street. Private drive allowing principal means of access to
individual HUD -Code Manufactured Mobile Home lots or auxiliary buildings.
Drive Way. Minor entrance way off the common access route within the park, into an off-street
parking area serving one or more HUD -Code Manufactured Mobile Homes.
HUD -Code Manufactured Home. Means a structure constructed on or after June 15, 1976,
according to the rules of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development,
transportable in one or more sections, which, in the traveling mode, is eight body feet or more in
width or 40 body feet in length, or, when erected on site, is 320 or more square feet, and which is
built on a permanent chassis and designed to be used as a dwelling with or without a permanent
foundation when connected to the required utilities and includes the plumbing, heating, air
conditioning and electrical systems. Anything less than the length and/or width specified in this
paragraph shall not be allowed in a HUD -Code Manufactured Home Park.
License. Written license issued by the city council, permitting a person to operate and maintain a
HUD -Code Manufactured Home Park under the provisions of this article.
Mobile Home. A structure that was constructed before June 15,1976, transportable in one or
more sections, which, in the traveling mode, is eight body feet or more in width or 40 body feet
in length, or, when erected on site, is 320 or more square feet, and which is built on a permanent
chassis and designed to be used as a dwelling with or without a permanent foundation when
connected to the required utilities and includes the plumbing, heating, air conditioning and
electrical systems. Mobile homes shall not be allowed in a HUD -Code Manufactured Home Park.
HUD -Code Manufactured Home Park. A parcel of land under single entity ownership which has
been placed and unproved for the placement of HUD -Code Manufactured Homes, accessory uses
and service facilities, meeting all requirements of this article and any applicable deed restrictions
and state laws.
Parking Street. O -Street. A minimum space ten feet (10') in width by twenty feet (20') in length,
located within the boundary of a HUD -Code Manufactured Home space, or in common parking
and storage area having unobstructed access to an internal street.
Permit. Written permit/certification issued by the city council permitting the construction,
alteration or extension of a HUD -Code Manufactured Home Park under the provisions of this
article and regulations issued hereunder.
Person. Any natural individual, firm, trust, partnership, association or corporation.
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Plot P1anlSite Plan. Graphic presentation drawn to scale in a horizontal plane, delineating the
outlines of the land included in the plan and all proposed use locations, accurately dimensioned,
the dimensions also indicating the relation of each use to that adjoining and to the boundary of
the property.
Sewer Connection. Connection consisting of pipes, fittings and appurtenances from the drain
outlet of a HUD -Code Manufactured Mobile Home to the inlet of the corresponding sewer
service riser pipe of the sewage system serving the HUD -Code Manufactured Home Park.
Sewer Service Riser Pipe. That portion of sewer service which extends vertically to the ground
elevation and terminates at a HUD -Code Manufactured Home space.
Space. Plot of ground within a HUD -Code Manufactured Home Park designated for
accommodation of one HUD -Code Manufactured Home, together with such open space as
required by this article. Term includes "lot" and "site."
Sec.3.1803 Permits
(a) Permit Required. It shall be unlawful for any person to construct, alter, extend or expand
and HUD -Code Manufactured Home Park within the limits of the City of Sanger without a valid
permit issued by the city council in the name of such person for the specific construction,
alteration or extension proposed.
(b) Anylication Requirements. All applications for permits shall be made upon standard forms
provided by the city council and shall contain the following:
(1) Name and address of the applicant.
(2) Location and legal description of the HUD -Code Manufactured Home Park.
To this application shall be attached five (5) copies of a site plan, at a minimum scale of 1" - 200'
for sites of 30 acres or more, and at a minimum scale of 1 " to 100' for sites under 30 acres. The
site plan shall include all data required under this article, including without limitation, the data
required in Section 3.1808.
(c) Permit Fee. All applications to the building official shall be accompanied by a fee as set
forth in the fee schedule in the appendix of this code.
(d) Issuance of Permit. In considering the application, the city council may take into account
the proposed location of the HUD -Code Manufactured Home Park in relation to the present and
anticipated land use and development. After review of the application and determining the
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application and the proposed park complies with this article and other applicable laws, codes and
regulations the permit shall be issued.
(e) Denial of Permit Hearing. Any person whose application for a permit under this article has
been denied, may request in writing a rehearing on the matter and offer additional evidence if
desired.
Sec.3.1804 Licenses
(a) License Required. It shall be unlawful for any person to establish, operate or maintain or
permit to be established, operated or maintained upon any property owned or controlled by such
person and HUD -Code Manufactured Home Park within the limits of the City of Sanger unless
such person holds a valid license issued annually by the city council. All applications for licenses
shall be made in writing to the city council, who shall issue a license upon compliance by the
applicant with provisions of this article. The city council shall not issue a license unless the
applicants a valid holder of a certificate of occupancy which shall be issued by the city council
upon compliance with applicable ordinances and laws. At any time a certificate of occupancy is
revoked, the license shall be canceled. Licenses issued shall expire on December 31 of each year.
(b) Application for Original License. Application for original license shall be in writing signed
by the applicant accompanied by an affidavit of the applicant as to the truth of the application
and by the deposit of the license fee hereinafter provided, and shall contain:
(1) The name and address of the applicant;
(2) A copy of a valid certificate of occupancy;
(3) The location and legal description of the park;
(4) A site plan of the park prepared in accordance with Section 3.1808 hereof.
(c) Hearing Granted Applicants. Any person whose application for a license under this article
has been denied may request in writing and within ten (10) days a rehearing which shall be
granted by the city council.
(d) Application for License Renewal. Application for renewal of a license shall be made in
writing by the licensee on forms furnished by the city on or before December 1 of each year. The
application shall contain any change in the information occurring after the original license was
issued or the latest renewal granted and be accompanied by the HUD -Code Manufactured Home
Park register as hereafter provided.
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(e) License Fee. All original license applications or renewals hereof shall be accompanied by a
fee as set forth in the fee schedule in the appendix of this code. All renewal fees shall be due on
the issuance of the license.
(f) Transfer of License. Every person holding a license shall give notice in writing to the city
council within fifteen (15) days after having sold, transferred, given away or otherwise disposed
of interest in or control of any HUD -Code Manufactured Home Park. Application for transfer of
license shall be made not later than fifteen (15) days after the date of the sale, transfer or gift, or
other disposition of interest in or control of HUD -Code Manufactured Home Park and the city
council shall act thereon at the next regularly scheduled meeting.
(g) Transfer of License Fee. All application for license transfer shall be accompanied by a fee
as set forth in the fee schedule in the appendix of this code.
(h) Violations: Notice, Suspension of License. Whenever, the city council finds that conditions
or practices exist which are in violation of any provisions of this article it shall give notice in
writing in .accordance with Section 3.1806 of this article, to the permittee or licensee or the
permittee's or licensee's agent that unless conditions or practices in violation of this article are
corrected within a reasonable period of time of not less than thirty (30) days nor more than one
(1) year as specified in such notice, the license or permit shall be suspended. At the end of the
period of time granted for correction if the conditions or practices have not been corrected, the
city council may suspend the license and give notice in writing of the suspension, the licensee
shall cease operation of the HUD -Code Manufactured Home Park within ten (10) days after the
notice is issued.
Sec. 3.1805 Inspection
Any duly authorized inspector of the city shall be permitted to make reasonable inspections of
any HUD -Code Manufactured Home Park to determine compliance with this article.
Sec. 3.1806 Notices, Hearings and Orders
Notice of Violations: Requirements of Notice. Whenever it is brought to the attention of the
council that there has been a violation of any provisions of this article, the city council shall give
notice of such alleged violation to the permittee, licensee or agent as hereinafter provided. The
notice shall:
(1) be in writing;
(2) include a statement for the reasons of its issuance;
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(3) allow a reasonable time of not less than thirty (30) days nor more than one (1) year,
based upon the nature and severity of the violation and having due regard for the
safety and protection of the community, for the performance of the act it requires;
(4) be served upon the licensee or the licensee's agent; provided that the notice or order
shall be deemed to have been properly served upon the licensee or agent when a copy
thereof has been sent by mail to the licensee's or agent's last known address, or when
the licensee or agent has been served with the notice by any method authorized or
required by the laws of this state; and
(5) contain an outline of remedial action when and if taken. If the violation is not
remedied in accordance with the notice, and a breach of the article continues, then the
council may revoke any permits or licenses issued in addition to any punishment
provided in Section 3.1809 hereof.
(Ordinance 09-17-01 adopted 9/4/01)
Sec. 3.1807 Mobile Homes Prohibited in the City of Sanger
The installation of mobile homes for use or occupancy as a residential dwelling in the City of
Sanger, Texas, is prohibited. This provision is prospective and shall not apply to any mobile
home used and occupied as residential dwellings in the city on the effective date of this article.
Homes excepted from these provisions may not be moved to any other location in the city.
(Ordinance 09-17-01 adopted 9/4/01; Ordinance adopting Code)
Sec. 3.1808 HUD -Code Manufactured Home Park
(a) Site Plan. The site plan shall be filed as requires by Section 3.1803(b) of this article and
shall show the following:
(1) The name, address, fee owner and record owner of the proposed or existing
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(2) Name of subdivision where the park is located.
(3) Names of adjacent public streets and roads.
(4) Contour lines at two foot (T) intervals.
(5) Locations and dimensions of all HUD -Code Manufactured Mobile Home spaces,
utility easements, drives, recreation areas, streets and sidewalks. Each HUD -Code
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Manufactured Mobile Home space shall be numbered
(6) Scale of plan (no smaller than 1" - 200') and complete dimensions.
(7) Density in units per gross acre.
(8) Area and dimensions of site.
(9) Areas defined for waste containers and method of disposal of garbage and refuse.
(10) Location of shower and toilet facilities.
(11) Water and Sewer Plans. Water and sewer plans shall be submitted showing the
following:
(A) Sewer line locations, grades and sizes.
(B) Water line locations, sizes and source of water supply.
(12) Paving and Drainage Plans. Paving and drainage plans must show the directions and
calculated quantities of runoff and the proposed specifications for streets. The city
shall notify the applicant in writing as to whether the plan was approved or
disapproved, stating the reasons for disapproval and the modifications or conditions
that must be made or met before approval can be obtained upon subsequent
submission.
(b) HUD -Code Manufactured Home Park. Any HUD -Code Manufactured Home Park
constructed after adoption of this article, and any extension/addition to an existing HUD -Code
Manufactured Home Park in the city shall be in compliance with the following site requirements:
(1) Density. A HUD -Code Manufactured Home Park shall have no more than two (2)
spaces per acre.
(A) Park Areas. Each HUD -Code Manufactured Home Park shall be planned for and
shall provide a minimum of five (5) acres in area.
(2) Basic HUD -Code Manufactured Mobile Home Minimum Site Requirements.
(A) Height Requirements.
(i) The height limit for any structure intended for occupancy in the
HUD -Code Manufactured Home Park shall be thirty-five feet (35').
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(ii) The average height of the HUD -Code Manufactured Mobile Home frame
above ground elevation, measured at 90' to the frame, shall not exceed
four (4) feet from the top of the pad.
(B) Spacing Regulations. HUD -Code Manufactured Homes shall be located no
closer than twenty feet (20') from any exterior wall to the closest exterior wall of
the nearest HUD -Code Manufactured Home.
(C) HUD -Code Manufactured Home Space. Each and every HUD -Code
Manufactured Home shall be located on separate spaces which shall conform to
the following standards:
(i) Be served with sanitary sewer, water, electrical power, telephone service
and natural gas.
(ii) Provide a minimum average width of forty feet (40') and a minimum
average depth of eighty feet (80').
(iii) Abut and/or have access to a private street for a minimum distance of
twelve feet (I T).
(iv) Provide a minimum area of two thousand two hundred (2,200) square feet,
said area to a determined by the boundary lines of the space.
(v) Provide a HUD -Code Manufactured Home pad which shall provide an
adequate foundation for the placement and tie -down of one single-family
HUD -Code Manufactured Home thereby securing the superstructure
against uplift, sliding rotation and overturning. Said pad shall:
(aa) Be constructed of material which shall support the weight of the
HUD -Code Manufactured Home placed thereon and be durable and
well -drained under normal use and weather conditions.
(bb) Provide anchors and tie -downs such as cast -in -place concrete "dead
men," eyelets embedded in concrete foundations or runaway shrew
augers, arrowhead anchors or other devices which secure the stability
of the HUD -Code Manufactured Home, and shall be placed at least
at each corner of the HUD -Code Manufactured Home.
(cc) Cover an area at least two hundred forty (240) square feet or at least
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one-third (1/3) the area of the largest HUD -Code Manufactured
Home Park space, whichever is greater. No surface provided for a
purpose other than the foundation of HUD -Code Manufactured
Home shall be considered a part of such HUD -Code Manufactured
Home pad.
(vi) Provide a minimum of two (2) off-street parking spaces which shall be
constructed of concrete.
(vii) Double street frontage of HUD -Code Manufactured Home spaces shall be
avoided.
(viii) No vehicular access to a HUD -Code Manufactured Home space is
permitted from a public dedicated street.
(ix) Drainage. The ground surface in all parts of every HUD Code
Manufactured Home Park and especially beneath HUD -Code
Manufactured Homes and other structures shall be graded and equipped to
drain all surface water in a safe efficient manner so as not to permit water
to stand or become stagnant.
(c) Design and Location of Storage Facilities. Storage facilities with a minimum capacity of
200 cubic feet per HUD -Code Manufactured Home space, may be provided on the space, or in
compounds located within 200 feet of space. Where provided, storage facilities shall be faced
with a durable, fire resistant material. Storage outside the perimeter walls of the HUD -Code
Manufactured Home shall be permitted only if in such facilities. No storage shall be permitted
under a HUD -Code Manufactured Home. Storage facilities shall not be located within ten feet
(10') of the boundary line of any HUD -Code Manufactured Home space boundary.
(d) Location of HUD -Code Manufactured Home and Accessory Structures. No HUD -Code
Manufactured Home or accessory structure such as a refuse container, carport cabana, awning,
fence or storage locker shall be permitted within ten feet (10') of a private street or the boundary
line of a HUD -Code Manufactured Home space boundary line. Provided further that two (2)
HUD -Code Manufactured Homes shall not be placed less than twenty feet (20') apart.
(e) Setbacks and Screening.
(1) No HUD -Code Manufactured Home or structure in a HUD -Code Manufactured
Home Park shall be located within the yard setback area. The minimum setback area
for each space is:
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(A) Front yard - 25'
(B) Rear yard - 15'
(C) Side yard - 10'
(2) The following screening requirements shall be applicable:
(A) A landscape strip not less than ten (10) feet in width or a screening device as
defined herein shall be located along all HUD -Code Manufactured Home Park
boundary lines abutting upon a public dedicated street or abutting residential
property. The landscaped strip shall be continuously maintained and shall be
devoted exclusively to the planting, cultivation, growing and maintenance of site
obscuring trees, shrubs and plant life as described below. Trees, shrubs, cane
and/or other vegetation shall be planted, cultivated and maintained as a sight and
noise obscuring buffer that will effectively achieve sight and noise obstruction
within approximately five (5) years. At least one row of trees with a minimum
initial height of five feet (5) shall be planted on twenty-five (25) foot centers.
Also, two (2) rows of cane, non -deciduous shrubs and/or other suitable
screening plants shall be planted on ten -foot centers. The buffer strips are
intended to provide a seventy-five percent (75%) or more opaque screen when
viewed horizontally between two and ten feet (2' and 10') above the natural
ground at the end of the growing period of five (5) years from the date of
planting. Additional planting, cultivation and maintenance may be required by
the city officials during the use period of the buffer strip to achieve and maintain
this effect.
(f) Access; Traffic Circulation; Parking.
(1) Internal streets shall be privately owned, built and maintained. Streets shall be
designed for safe and convenient access to all spaces and facilities for common use of
park residents.
(2) All internal streets shall be constructed to specifications set by the city council and
shall be maintained by the owner.
(3) All private streets shall be constructed with concrete ad shall be durable and well
drained under normal use and weather conditions.
(4) Internal Street Dimensions; Parking.
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(A) Internal streets shall be minimum pavement width of 20 feet (20'). Parking shall
not be allowed on the minimum street width. An additional lane of nine feet (9)
minimum width may be added to one or both sides for off street parking.
(B) Internal streets shall permit unobstructed access to within at least two hundred
feet (200') of any portion of each HUD -Code Manufactured Home.
(C) Within each HUD -Code Manufactured Home Park, streets shall be named, and
HUD -Code Manufactured Home numbered. Park signs and numbers shall be of
standard size and placement to facilitate location by emergency vehicles.
(D) Private streets which may connect two (2) public street rights -of -way shall, by
the use of curves, off -sets, location and/or the use of two (2) or more streets be
located so as to discourage through traffic.
(E) Private street intersections shall generally be at right angle, offsets at
intersections of less than one hundred twenty-five feet (125') (centerline to
centerline) shall be avoided, intersection of more that two streets at one point
shall be avoided.
(F) Dead-end private streets shall be limited to a maximum length of one thousand
feet (1,000') and shall be provided with a vehicular turning space with a turning
circle of eighty feet (80') in diameter.
(G) Layout Streets and Blocks. Streets shall be laid out to provide a minimum
distance of two hundred and forty feet (240'), center to center of parallel streets
between intersections.
(H) Li tin . The private streets, parking lots, walks and service areas shall be
lighted at all times so the HUD -Code Manufactured Home Park shall be safe for
occupants and visitors, provided further all entrances and exits shall be lighted.
(g) Fire Safety Standards.
(1) The storage, handling and use of liquefied petroleum gases and flammable liquids
shall be done in compliance with applicable city ordinances and state statutes.
(2) Access to HUD -Code Manufactured Home for Fire Fighting. Approaches to all
HUD -Code Manufactured Home shall be kept clear for emergency vehicles.
(3) Fire Protection. Water lines and fire hydrants shall be provided and suitably located
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for adequate fire protection as determined by the fire chief or city council but in no
case shall the park provide less than a system of standard hydrants located not more
than five hundred feet (500') from each HUD Code Manufactured Home space and
served by water lines not less than six inches (6") in diameter installed in a looped
system.
(4) The HUD -Code Manufactured Home Park licensee or agent shall provide an adequate
system of collection and safe disposal of rubbish.
(h) Water Supplier.
(1) All approved water supply for domestic use and fire protection purposes shall be
supplied to meet the requirements of the HUD -Code Manufactured Home Park.
(2) All plumbing shall be in accordance with applicable ordinances of the city of Sanger
(i) Sewage Disposal. From and after the effective date of this article, the following shall apply:
(1) Waste from all toilets, lavatories, sinks and showers in HUD -Code Manufactured
Home Park shall be discharged into a public sewer or a private disposal system
approved by the city council.
(2) All plumbing shall comply with applicable plumbing codes.
(3) Each HUD -Code Manufactured Home pad shall have a sewer riser pipe of at least
four inches (4") which shall be capped when not in use.
0) Electrical and Telephone Distribution Systems. From and after the effective date of this
article, the electrical distribution system shall comply with applicable electrical codes and other
applicable laws of the state.
(k) All Rooms Containing Bathroom or Laundry Facilities. Shall have fire-resistant walls
extending to the ceiling between male and female sanitary facilities. Walls and partitions around
showers, tubs, lavatories and other plumbing fixtures shall be constructed of dense,
nonabsorbent, waterproof materials or covered with moisture resistant materials.
(1) Refuse and Garbage. Solid waste shall be stored in fly -proof, water -proof containers, which
shall be emptied regularly and maintained in a usable, sanitary condition and the collection and
disposal of said refuse and garbage shall be so conducted as to create no health hazard. A refuse
pickup easement shall be granted by the owner of the HUD -Code Manufactured Home Park to
the City of Sanger, if these facilities are located so as to require the entrance of a municipal
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vehicle into the trailer park.
(m) Maintenance of Park. The owner of the park shall be responsible to insure that is
maintained in a manner in which will not attract or aid the propagation of insects or rodents or
create a hazard. Growth of plant material such as weeds and grass, especially beneath HUD -Code
Manufactured Homes and other structures shall be continuously controlled. All streets, parking
and storage areas shall be maintained to provide a fully pave surface.
(n) Conform to Codes. All HUD -Code Manufactured Home Park facilities and HUD -Code
Manufactured Homes contained therein shall conform without limitation to the codes and
ordinances of the City of Sanger, including the building, plumbing, electrical and fire codes and
all applicable laws of the State of Texas.
(o) Office. Every HUD -Code Manufactured Home Park shall have an office in which a copy of
the park permit or license shall be posted and the park register shall be in such office. It shall be
the duty of the licensee to keep a register of park occupancy which shall contain the following
information:
(1) Name and address of owner and occupant.
(2) The make, model, serial number, year and dimensions of all HUD -Code
Manufactured Homes.
(3) The date of arrival and departure of each HUD -Code Manufactured Home.
The park operator shall submit the park register to the city council each year upon requesting a
license renewal and shall make said register available to any authorized city official upon
reasonable request. Upon gaining knowledge of a departure of any HUD -Code Manufactured
Home, the park operator shall notify the city tax assessor. Failure to do so shall place the operator
in violation of this article.
(p) Ordinance Compliance. It shall be the responsibility of the licensee to insure that all
requirements of this article are met ad mainlined. Any HUD -Code manufactured Home Park
issued an initial license after adoption of this article that is found to be in violation of any
provisions of this article shall be notified in writing by the city council in accordance with
Section 3.1806 and upon failure to comply said license shall be revoked.
(q) Nonconforming HUD -Code Manufactured Home Park.
(1) Any HUD -Code Manufactured Home Park in use and/or existence on the effective
date of this article, and not complying with all applicable provisions of this article
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shall be considered a nonconforming HUD Code Manufactured Home Park.
Nonconforming parks shall comply with the requirements of Section 3.1804 (d), (e),
(f), (g) and (h) hereof.
(2) Any land area added to a nonconforming HUD -Code Manufactured Home Park shall
conform to all requirements of this article.
(r) Miscellaneous Requirements.
(1) Responsibilities of Park Management.
(A) All responsibilities set out elsewhere in this article shall apply.
(B) The licensee or licensee's agent shall operate the park in compliance with this
and other applicable ordinances shall provide adequate supervision to maintain
the park and all facilities in good repair, and in clean and sanitary condition.
(C) The licensee or agent shall notify park occupants of all applicable provisions of
this article and inform them of their duties and responsibilities under this article
(2) Responsibilities of Park Occupants.
(A) All responsibilities of occupants set our elsewhere in this article shall apply.
(B) The park occupant shall comply with all requirements of this article.
(C) The park occupant shall be responsible for proper placement of his HUD -Code
Manufactured Home in its HUD -Code Manufactured Home pad and proper
installation of all utility connections in accordance with the instruments of the
park management.
(D) The use of space immediately beneath a HUD -Code Manufactured Home for
storage shall not be permitted.
(3) Mobile homes shall not be permitted in a HUD -Code Manufactured Home Park.
(4) Only HUD -Code Manufactured Homes shall be permitted in a HUD -Code
Manufactured Home Park
Sec. 3.1809 Penalty Provisions
Any person, firm or corporation violating this article or any portion thereof shall upon conviction
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be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined in accordance with the general penalty provision
set forth in Section 1.109 of this code, and each day that such violation continues shall be
considered a separate offence and punishable accordingly.
(Ordinance 09-17-01 adopted 9/4/01)
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Endnotes
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State Law reference -Authority of municipality to regulate plumbing, V.A.C.S., Art. 6243-101(5).
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State Law reference -Responsibility to establish flood hazard regulations, V.T.C.A., Water Code, Sec. 15.316.
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State Law reference -Authority of municipality to regulate unsafe and substandard structures, V.T.C.A., Local
Government Code, Chapter 214.
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State Law reference -Subsurface excavations, V.T.C.A., Water Code, Sec. 31.001 et. seq.; use of sidewalks and
streets for private purposes, V.A.C.S., Art. 1085b; municipal regulation of obstructions on streets, etc., V.A.C.S.,
Art. 1175(5).
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State Law reference -Authority of municipality to regulate signs, V.T.C.A., Local Government Code, Chapter
215; Cross reference -Chapter 14, Zoning
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State Law reference -Swimming pool enclosures, V.T.C.A., Local Government Code, Sec. 214.101.
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State Law reference -Sanitation and health standards, V.T.C.A., Health & Safety Code, Ch. 341; Manufactured
Housing Standards Act, V.A.C.S., Art. 5221 f.