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This table shows the location or gives the disposition of the ordinances within the Caldwell Code of Ordinances. The abbreviation “NIC” means the ordinance is not included in this code, though not necessarily repealed.
Ord. No.
Date
Description
Disposition
 
7/16/96
Closes a certain portion of a specific street
NIC
 
8/30/99
Municipal court technology fund
Superseded by Ord. 09-18-01
 
10/19/99
Water wells
 
 
 
Sec. 1. Prohibitions
 
 
Sec. 2. Permits
 
 
Sec. 3. Location of websites
 
 
Sec. 4. Sanitation and compliance with TNRCC rules
 
 
Sec. 5. Inspection
 
 
Sec. 6. Penalty for violation
 
11/21/00
Amends ch. 1, sec. 14(C), airport rules
 
 
 
Amends Rule 3: Lease of airport property; erection and maintenance of hangars; tie-down of aircraft; fees and security deposits
 
 
Adds Rule 23: Aircraft license
 
12/5/00
Amends ch. 5, sec. 5, fireworks and firearms
 
 
 
A. Fireworks defined
 
 
B. Sale unlawful
 
 
C. Possession unlawful
 
 
D. Discharge unlawful
 
 
E. Firearm defined
 
 
F. Exception
 
 
G. Penalty
 
1/16/01
Amends ch. 5, sec. 5, fireworks and firearms, subsection (D), exceptions
09-18-01
9/18/01
Municipal court, assessment of fines and costs
 
 
 
Sec. 1. Findings
NIC
 
 
Sec. 2. Definitions
 
 
Sec. 3. Fees
 
 
Sec. 4. Funds
 
 
Sec. 5. Waiver of fines, fees and costs of court
 
 
Sec. 6. Post-judgment collection of fines and court costs
 
 
Sec. 7. Copying charges for public records
 
 
Sec. 8. Jury duty pay
 
 
Sec. 9. Confidential payment and communication records
 
 
Sec. 10. Prima facie evidence
 
1/15/02
Amends ch. 10, sec. 7 (A)(1) and (2), sewer rates
Amnd. by Ord. adopted 1/15/05
 
1/15/02
Amends ch. 10, sec. 10, utilities, electric service rates
Amnd. by Ord. adopted 3/8/05
 
3/19/02
Cable television franchise ordinance
 
 
 
Sec. 1 Short title
 
 
Sec. 2 Definitions
 
 
Sec. 3 Rights and privileges of a grantee
 
 
Sec. 4 Agreement and incorporation of application by reference
 
 
Sec. 5 Franchise territory
 
 
Sec. 6 Duration and acceptance of franchise
 
 
Sec. 7 Franchise renewal
 
 
Sec. 8 Police powers
 
 
Sec. 9 Franchise required equal protection
 
 
Sec. 10 Use of grantee facilities
 
 
Sec. 11 Initial franchise cost
 
 
Sec. 12 Notices
 
 
Sec. 13 Letter of credit/security deposit
 
 
Sec. 14 Performance bond
 
 
Sec. 15 Liability and insurance
 
 
Sec. 16 Indemnification
 
 
Sec. 17 Rights of individuals
 
 
Sec. 18 Public notice
 
 
Sec. 19 System construction
 
 
Sec. 20 Construction and technical standards
 
 
Sec. 21 Use of streets
 
 
Sec. 22 Operational standards
 
 
Sec. 23 Continuity of cable service mandatory
 
 
Sec. 24 Complaint procedure
 
 
Sec. 25 Grantee rules and regulations
 
 
Sec. 26 Franchise fee
 
 
Sec. 27 Transfer of ownership or control
 
 
Sec. 28 Availability of books and records
 
 
Sec. 29 Other petitions and applications
 
 
Sec. 30 Fiscal reports
 
 
Sec. 31 Required services and facilities
 
 
Sec. 32 Rules and regulations
 
 
Sec. 33 Performance evaluation sessions
 
 
Sec. 34 Rate change procedures
 
 
Sec. 35 Violations, forfeiture and termination
 
 
Sec. 36 Force majeure
 
 
Sec. 37 Foreclosure
 
 
Sec. 38 Right of acquisition by the city
 
 
Sec. 39 Continuance of operation after revocation
 
 
Sec. 40 Receivership
 
 
Sec. 41 Compliance with state and federal laws, severability
 
 
Sec. 42 Landlord/tenant
 
 
Sec. 43 Applicant’s bids for initial franchise
 
 
Sec. 44 Financial, contractual, shareholder and system disclosure for initial franchises
 
7/16/02
Amends ch. 10, sec. 4(B)(1), utility deposits
031803
3/18/03
Amends ch. 10, surcharge for fees charged by Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District
 
7/1/03
Amends ch. 10 by adding sec. 11, power cost adjustment
 
7/1/03
Amends sec. 1(L) of ch. 6, disposal of refuse
§ 13.03.042
 
4/20/04
Amends ch. 3, sec. 4, plumbing code, by adding subsection Q, cross connection control program
 
4/20/04
Amends ch. 3, sec. 4, plumbing code
 
 
 
Sec. I
 
 
 
Amends subsection A, Standard Plumbing Code adopted
Amnd. by Ord. 101706-D
 
 
Amends subsection B, Standard Gas Code adopted
Amnd. by Ord. 101706-D
 
 
Amends subsection D, License and certification requirements
 
 
Amends subsection M, Plumbing appeals and advisory board
 
5/25/04
Amends paragraph D, ch. 7, sec. 7(D), qualifications for municipal judge and assistant municipal judge
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
 
8/17/04
Adds ch. 1, sec. 17, adds sec. 17A, use of outdoor areas for repairs to vehicles, boats, trailers, mowers, appliances or buildings
091504-A
9/15/04
Amends ch. 3, flood hazard area regulations
Superseded by Ord. 102009
091504-B
9/15/04
Amends ch. 9, sec. 7, junked and abandoned motor vehicles
Amnd. by Ord. 101706C
091504-C
9/15/04
Adds ch. 9, sec. 13, junkyards, salvage yards and vehicle storage facilities
 
 
 
Sec. 1. Findings of fact
NIC
 
 
Sec. 2. Junkyard, salvage yard and vehicle storage facility regulations adopted
 
 
 
Section 13: Junkyards, Salvage Yards and Vehicle Storage Facilities
 
 
 
A. Definitions
 
 
B. Enforcement
 
 
C. Penalties
 
 
D. Application for special use permit; fee renewal
 
 
E. Hearing, council to grant
 
 
F. Compatible with surrounding area; schools, churches & residences
 
 
G. Special use must comply with flood hazard regulations
 
 
H. Office
 
 
I. Fencing
 
 
J. Records
 
 
K. General requirements, revocation
 
 
L. Denial, revocation, reapplication
 
3/8/05
Amends ch. 10, sec. 10, electric service rates
Amnd. by Ord. adopted 11/15/05
 
11/15/05
Amends ch. 10, secs. 7 and 8
 
 
 
Amends sec. 7(A)(1), (2), sewer rates
Amnd. by Ord. adopted 10/15/19
 
 
Amends sec. 8, sewer taps
 
11/15/05
Amends ch. 10, sec. 2(A), (B), water meters, and sec. 3, water taps
 
 
 
Sec. I. Amends ch. 10, sec. 2(A), (B)
 
 
Sec. II. Amends ch. 10, sec. 3
Amnd. by Ord. adopted 10/15/19
 
11/15/05
Amends ch. 10, sec. 10, electric service rate
 
 
 
Section 10: Electric Service Rates
 
 
 
A. Established
Amnd. by Ord. adopted 11/17/15
 
 
B. Schedule 140 - Residential electric service
Amnd. by Ord. adopted 11/17/15
 
 
C. Schedule 141 - Commercial electric service
Amnd. by Ord. adopted 11/17/15
 
 
D. Schedule 142 - Large commercial electric service
Amnd. by Ord. adopted 11/17/15
 
 
E. Schedule 143 - Small light and power electrical service
Amnd. by Ord. adopted 11/17/15
 
 
F. Schedule 144 - Large light and power electrical service
Amnd. by Ord. adopted 11/17/15
 
 
G. Schedule 145 - Industrial electrical service
Amnd. by Ord. adopted 11/17/15
 
 
H. Schedule 146 - Economic development rate
 
 
I. Schedule 147 - Security lights
 
 
J. Schedule 148 - Miscellaneous electrical service charges
 
 
K. Sales tax
§ 13.07.031(k)
 
 
L. Extension of service
 
 
M. Power cost and tax adjustment
 
 
N. Payment of bills
Amnd. by Ord. adopted 3/20/07
 
 
O. Rate schedule available to public
 
 
Sec. 11 Accessibility to utility meters
032106
3/21/06
Amends ch. 7, personnel, by adding sec. 3A, office of code coordinator
101706A
10/17/06
Prohibits truck use of motor brakes
101706B
10/17/06
Amends ch. 3, sec. 2, dangerous buildings and structures within the city
 
 
 
Sec. 1 Findings of fact
NIC
 
 
Sec. 2 Substandard building regulations adopted
 
 
 
Chapter 3, Section 2: Dangerous Building Regulations
 
 
 
A. Definitions
 
 
B. Standard Unsafe Building Abatement Code 1985 edition
 
 
C. Dangerous building declared a nuisance
 
 
D. Inspections and duties of the code enforcement authority
 
 
E. Notice to abate required
 
 
F. Securing dangerous building
 
 
G. Sufficiency of notice
 
 
H. Duties of the board of adjustments and appeals
 
 
I. City council action
 
 
J. Assessment of expenses and penalties
 
 
K. Violations
 
 
L. Chapter 214
101706C
10/17/06
Amends Ord. 091504-C and ch. 9, sec. 13, junked and abandoned vehicles
 
 
 
Sec. 1. Findings of fact
NIC
 
 
Sec. 2. Junk and abandoned motor vehicle regulations adopted
 
 
 
Junked and Abandoned Motor Vehicle Regulations
 
 
 
A. State law applicable
 
 
B. Definitions
 
 
C. Enforcement
 
 
D. Effect on other statutes or ordinances
 
 
E. Storage fees
 
 
F. Penalties
 
 
G. Authority to take possession
 
 
H. Notice of impoundment of abandoned motor vehicle
 
 
I. Use of abandoned motor vehicles
 
 
J. Auction sales; disposition of proceeds generally
 
 
K. Custody, reports and proceeds of abandoned motor vehicles
 
 
L. Disposal of abandoned motor vehicle to demolisher
 
 
M. Junked vehicles a public nuisance
 
 
N. Maintaining a public nuisance
 
 
O. Procedures for abatement of public nuisance
 
 
P. Exception to junked vehicle
 
 
Q. Disposal of junked vehicles
101706-D
11/21/06
Building codes
 
 
 
Sec. 1. Findings of fact
NIC
 
 
Sec. 2. Amends ch. 3, sec. 1.A, building codes adopted
 
 
 
(1) International Building Code (IBC) adopted
Amnd. by Ord. 05-19-2020
 
 
(2) International Residential Code adopted
Amnd. by Ord. 05-19-2020
 
 
Sec. 3. Adds subsections J and K to ch. 3, sec. 1
 
 
 
J. Construction site
 
 
K. Fences
 
 
Sec. 4. Amends ch. 3, sec. 4.A, 4.B, and 4.C
 
 
 
A. International Plumbing Code adopted
Amnd. by Ord. 05-19-2020
 
 
B. International Fuel Gas Code adopted
Amnd. by Ord. 05-19-2020
 
 
C. Plumbing License Law adopted
 
 
Sec. 5. Amends ch. 3, sec. 4.F, exemptions
 
 
Sec. 6. Amends ch. 3, sec. 5.A, International Mechanical Code adopted
Amnd. by Ord. 05-19-2020
 
 
Sec. 7. Amends ch. 3, sec. 6.A and 6.B
 
 
 
A. Electrical regulations adopted
 
 
 
(1) National Electrical Code adopted
 
 
(2) Electrical Safety and Licensing Act adopted
 
 
B. Master electrical license required
 
 
Sec. 8. Amends ch. 3, sec. 6.D, exemptions
 
 
Sec. 9. Adds ch. 3, sec. 11, property maintenance code
 
 
 
A. International Property Maintenance Code adopted
Amnd. by Ord. 05-19-2020
 
 
B. Permit and inspection fees
 
 
Sec. 10. Adds ch. 5, sec. 8, 2003 International Fire Code adopted
Amnd. by Ord. 05-19-2020-A
 
 
Sec. 11. Adds ch. 3, sec. 12, penalty, stop orders
Amnd. by Ord. 081908
112106-A
11/21/06
Municipal court of record established
 
 
 
Court of record
 
 
 
a. Established
Amnd. by Ord. 082112
 
 
b. Judges
Amnd. by Ord. 082112
 
 
c. Transcript preparation fee
Amnd. by Ord. 082112
 
 
Court clerks
Amnd. by Ord. 082112
 
 
Style of writs, jurors
 
 
 
a. Style of writs
Amnd. by Ord. 082112
 
 
b. Jurors
Amnd. by Ord. 082112
 
 
Warrant special expense
112106-B
12/12/06
Amends ch. 3, sec. 7, regulates the placement and installation of mobile homes and HUD-code manufactured homes
Rpld. by Ord. 042109
112106-C
11/21/06
Littering and accumulation of stagnant water, carrion, filth, weeds, etc., and other health nuisances
 
 
 
Sec. 1. Findings of fact
NIC
 
 
Sec. 2. Authority
NIC
 
 
Sec. 3. Purpose
NIC
 
 
Sec. 4. Amendment of Code of Ordinances; adds ch. 6, sec. 5
 
 
 
Section 5: Nuisances
 
 
 
A. Definitions
 
 
B. Littering
 
 
 
(1) Littering by pedestrians and motorists prohibited
 
 
(2) Vehicles transporting loose materials
 
 
(3) Loading and unloading operations
 
 
(4) Responsibility to keep property clean
 
 
(5) Dumping refuse; other material
 
 
C. Repair of motor vehicles and storage of materials outdoors
 
 
 
(1) Motor vehicle repair, maintenance, assemblage and the like on public property
 
 
(2) Motor vehicle repair, maintenance, assemblage and the like on private property
 
 
(3) Refrigerators and other containers
 
 
(4) Residential solid waste containerization; removal
 
 
(5) Commercial solid waste containerization; removal
 
 
D. Nuisances and offensive conditions on private property
 
 
 
(1) Nuisances described
 
 
(2) Prohibited conduct
 
 
(3) Nuisance declared and duty to abate
 
 
(4) Noxious odors declared nuisance
 
 
(5) Storage of materials
 
 
(6) Maintenance of processing premises
 
 
(7) Waste transportation and disposal
 
 
(8) Limitation on height of grass and weeds
 
 
(9) Discharge of sewage and hazardous wastes
 
 
(10) Prima facie evidence
 
 
(11) Disposal of dead animals
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
 
 
E. Nuisance water regulations
 
 
 
(1) Accumulations of water prohibited
 
 
(2) Collection of water containing Bacillus coli declared public nuisance
 
 
(3) Collection of water containing Bacillus coli to be eliminated
 
 
(4) Impairing of drainageways prohibited
 
 
(5) Public toilets to be kept in sanitary condition
 
 
F. General provisions
 
 
 
(1) Right to abate dangerous conditions
 
 
(2) Right to inspect
 
 
(3) Violations and notices
 
 
(4) Costs and appeals
 
 
(5) Cost of abatement constitutes lien
 
 
(6) Enforcement
 
 
(7) Penalties
 
 
(8) Remedies
112106-D
11/21/06
Adds ch. 12, sec. 1, establishes the board of adjustment and provides for a board of adjustments and appeals
 
 
 
Sec. 1. Findings of fact
NIC
 
 
Sec. 2. Creation of a board of adjustment
 
 
 
Section 1: Board of adjustments
 
 
 
A. Organization
 
 
B. Appeals
 
 
C. Powers and duties of board
011607
1/16/07
Sexually oriented businesses
 
 
 
Sec. 1 Purpose
 
 
Sec. 2 Definitions
 
 
Sec. 2 [sic] Classification
 
 
Sec. 3 License required
 
 
Sec. 4 Issuance of license
 
 
Sec. 5 License fee
 
 
Sec. 6 Inspection
 
 
Sec. 7 Expiration of license
 
 
Sec. 8 Suspension of license
 
 
Sec. 9 Revocation of license
 
 
Sec. 10 Appeal
 
 
Sec. 11 Transfer of license
 
 
Sec. 12 Location of sexually oriented businesses
 
 
Sec. 13 Additional regulations for escort agencies
 
 
Sec. 14 Additional regulations for nude model studios
 
 
Sec. 15 Additional regulations for adult theaters and motion picture theaters
 
 
Sec. 16 Additional regulations for adult motels
 
 
Sec. 17 Regulations pertaining to exhibition of sexually explicit film or videos
 
 
Sec. 18 Display of sexually explicit material to minors
 
 
Sec. 19 Enforcement
 
 
Sec. 20 Amendment to this chapter
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
 
3/20/07
Amends ch. 10, sec. 10, electric service rates, subsection N, payment of bills
03-20-07
3/26/07
Amends ch. 2, animal control
 
 
 
Sec. 1. Amends sec. 1.B, definitions
Rpld. by Ord. 05-2025A
 
 
Sec. 2. Dangerous animals prohibited
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
 
 
Sec. 3 (penalty)
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
 
 
Sec. 4. Penalty for violation
Rpld. by Ord. 05-2025A
 
 
Adds art. III, Rabies Control
 
 
 
Sec. 1. Vaccination required for dogs and cats
Rpld. by Ord. 05-2025A
 
 
Sec. 2. Rabies tags to be attached to animal’s collar
Rpld. by Ord. 05-2025A
 
 
Sec. 3. Vaccination: criminal penalty
Rpld. by Ord. 05-2025A
 
 
Adds art. VII, Dangerous Dogs
 
 
 
Sec. 1. Authority
Rpld. by Ord. 05-2025A
 
 
Sec. 2. Additional requirements for owner of dangerous dog
Rpld. by Ord. 05-2025A
 
 
Sec. 3. Requirements for secure enclosure of dangerous dog
Rpld. by Ord. 05-2025A
 
 
Adds art. VIII
 
 
 
Sec. 1. Licensing of dogs and cats
 
 
 
(a)
Rpld. by Ord. 05-2025A
 
 
(b)
Rpld. by Ord. 05-2025A
 
 
(c)
Rpld. by Ord. 05-2025A
 
4/17/07
Amends ch. 4, sec. 10 [sec. 7], subsec. B(1), hotel occupancy tax
041707
4/17/07
Smoking regulations
 
 
 
Sec. 1. Adoption of findings of fact
NIC
 
 
Sec. 2. Adds section 5, chapter 6 of the Code of Ordinances
 
 
 
Section 6: Smoking Regulations
 
 
 
A. Definitions
 
 
B. Smoking prohibited
 
 
C. Exemptions
 
 
D. Designation of smoking areas
 
 
E. Voluntary
 
 
F. Designation
 
 
G. Signs required
 
 
H. Inspections, reporting and authorizations
 
 
I. Violation and penalty
 
 
J. Governmental agency cooperation
 
 
K. Application of other law
061907-B
6/19/07
Amends ch. 9, sec. 12, subsec C, loud noise
Amnd. by Ord. 072109
 
 
ordinance to ch. 1, sec. 14 loud music and vehicle ordinance.
 
061907-A
7/17/07
Parking regulations; responsibility of municipal police officers to enforce provisions
 
 
 
(A) Handicapped parking space
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
 
 
(B) Fire lanes and no parking zones
 
 
(C) Parking of tractor-trailer trucks, motor-homes, and boats
 
 
 
1. Tractor trailer trucks
 
 
2. Trailers, motor homes, and boats
071707
7/17/07
Amends ch. 1 [ch. 2], sec. 1, animal regulations, subsection B(2), definition of animal control officer
Rpld. by Ord. 05-2025A
061907-C
8/21/07
Grease traps/interceptors
 
 
 
Sec. 1. Findings of fact
NIC
 
 
Sec. 2. Application and prohibitions
 
 
Sec. 3. Definitions
 
 
Sec. 4. Installation and maintenance requirements
 
 
Sec. 5. Schedule of penalties
 
 
Sec. 6. Termination of wastewater service
112007
 
Adopts ch. 3, sec. 7A, placement and use of recreational vehicles
 
 
 
Sec. 1 Findings of fact
NIC
 
 
Sec. 2 Recreational vehicle regulations adopted
 
 
 
Section 7A: Recreational Vehicle Regulations
 
 
 
A. Definitions
 
 
B. Nonconforming recreational vehicle parks
 
 
C. Occupancy of recreational vehicles
 
 
D. Specific regulations applicable to recreational vehicle parks
 
 
E. Regulations applicable to recreational vehicles
 
 
F. Development, construction or alterations of recreational vehicle parks
 
 
G. Inspections
 
 
H. Violations; notice; suspension of license
 
 
I. Abandonment of recreational vehicle park site
011508
1/15/08
Adopts ch. 3, sec. 7B, regulating the placement and use of recreational vehicles
 
 
 
Sec. 1 Findings of fact
NIC
 
 
Sec. 2 Recreational vehicle regulations amended
 
 
 
Section 7B: Recreational Vehicle Regulations - Long Term Occupancy
 
 
 
A. Definitions
 
 
B. Criteria for determining whether an RV installation is suitable for long term occupancy
 
 
C. Long term recreational vehicle site requirements
 
 
D. Responsibilities of LTRV site tenants
 
 
[no subsection E. or F. in ordinance]
 
 
 
G. Inspections
 
 
H. Violations; notice; suspension of license
021908
2/19/08
Manufactured homes, conditional use permit fee
 
 
 
Sec. 1. Findings of fact
NIC
 
 
Sec. 2. Fee schedule
Rpld. by Ord. 4-15-25-F
052008-C
5/20/08
Provides for the orderly development of hotels by assuring new hotels be safe and in coordination with other development and buildings
 
 
 
Sec. 1 Definition
Amnd. by Ord. 4-15-25-E
 
 
Sec. 2 Safety
Amnd. by Ord. 4-15-25-E
 
 
Sec. 3 Development issues
Amnd. by Ord. 4-15-25-E
 
 
Sec. 4 Approval process
Amnd. by Ord. 4-15-25-E
 
 
Sec. 5 Enforcement authority and penalty
Amnd. by Ord. 4-15-25-E
 
 
Sec. 6 Enacting clause
NIC
 
 
Sec. 7 Grandfathering clause
Amnd. by Ord. 122010
061708
6/17/08
Amends ch. 2, animal control
 
 
 
Section 1 Findings of fact
NIC
 
 
Section 2 Adds arts. X, XI, XII and XIII
 
 
 
Art. X. Livestock and Miscellaneous Keeping of Non-Pet Animals
 
 
 
Sec. 1 Generally
Rpld. by Ord. 05-2025A
 
 
Sec. 2 Lot size and location
Rpld. by Ord. 05-2025A
 
 
Sec. 3 Restraint of livestock or animals on unenclosed lots
Rpld. by Ord. 05-2025A
 
 
Sec. 4 Enclosure, pens, coops, etc; condition and maintenance
Rpld. by Ord. 05-2025A
 
 
Sec. 5 Rabbits, fowl and guinea pigs
 
 
 
a. Enclosure requirements
Rpld. by Ord. 05-2025A
 
 
b. Fowl, at large
Rpld. by Ord. 05-2025A
 
 
c. Dead animals and fowl
Rpld. by Ord. 05-2025A
 
 
Sec. 6 FFA and 4-H projects
Rpld. by Ord. 05-2025A
 
 
Sec. 7 Keeping of wild or exotic animals
Rpld. by Ord. 05-2025A
 
 
Art. XI. Animal Protection Provisions
 
 
 
Sec. 1 Animals in motor vehicles
Rpld. by Ord. 05-2025A
 
 
Sec. 2 Duty of motor vehicle operator to report accident involving animals
Rpld. by Ord. 05-2025A
 
 
Sec. 3 Tethered animals
Rpld. by Ord. 05-2025A
 
 
Sec. 4 Selling dyed animals
Rpld. by Ord. 05-2025A
 
 
Sec. 5 Giving animals as prizes or inducements
Rpld. by Ord. 05-2025A
 
 
Sec. 6 Trapping and shooting
Rpld. by Ord. 05-2025A
 
 
Sec. 7 Molesting animals
Rpld. by Ord. 05-2025A
 
 
Sec. 8 Pens and enclosures; sanitary requirements; minimum cage size; overcrowding
Rpld. by Ord. 05-2025A
 
 
Sec. 9 Negligent care
Rpld. by Ord. 05-2025A
 
 
Sec. 10 Animal in state of pain or suffering
Rpld. by Ord. 05-2025A
 
 
Sec. 11 Sale of animals in public place
Rpld. by Ord. 05-2025A
 
 
Sec. 12 Animal fights and fighting paraphernalia
Rpld. by Ord. 05-2025A
 
 
Sec. 13 Slaughtering of animals
Rpld. by Ord. 05-2025A
 
 
Sec. 14 Use of poisonous substances
Rpld. by Ord. 05-2025A
 
 
Sec. 15 Cruel treatment
Rpld. by Ord. 05-2025A
 
 
Sec. 16 Abandonment
Rpld. by Ord. 05-2025A
 
 
Sec. 17 Creating a health hazard
Rpld. by Ord. 05-2025A
 
 
Sec. 18 Tampering with traps and equipment
Rpld. by Ord. 05-2025A
 
 
Art. XII. Unlawful Restraint of a Dog
 
 
 
Sec. 1 Definitions
Rpld. by Ord. 05-2025A
 
 
Sec. 2 Unlawful restraint of dog
Rpld. by Ord. 05-2025A
 
 
Sec. 3 Exceptions
Rpld. by Ord. 05-2025A
 
 
Sec. 5 Hand held leashes
Rpld. by Ord. 05-2025A
 
 
Art. XIII Penalty
 
 
 
Sec. 1 Penalty provisions applicable to article XII
Rpld. by Ord. 05-2025A
 
 
Sec. 2 Penalty provisions applicable to articles X and XI
Rpld. by Ord. 05-2025A
 
 
Sec. 3 General penalty provisions
Rpld. by Ord. 05-2025A
 
 
Sec. 4 Disposition of penalty
Rpld. by Ord. 05-2025A
 
 
Section 3. Amends art. I, sec. 1(B), definitions
Rpld. by Ord. 05-2025A
 
 
Section 4. Repeals art. I, sec. 5
NIC
071508
7/15/08
Curfew for minors
 
 
 
Introductory paragraph
Rpld. by Ord. 04-16-24A
 
 
(A) Definitions
Rpld. by Ord. 04-16-24A
 
 
(B) Offenses
Rpld. by Ord. 04-16-24A
 
 
(C) Defenses
Rpld. by Ord. 04-16-24A
 
 
(D) Enforcement
Rpld. by Ord. 04-16-24A
 
 
(E) Penalties
Rpld. by Ord. 04-16-24A
 
 
(F) Review
Rpld. by Ord. 04-16-24A
081908
8/19/08
Building permits and inspections; requires certain builders to be licensed by the TRCC
 
 
 
Section 1. Findings
NIC
 
 
Section 2. Amends ch. 3, § 12
 
 
 
Sec. 12 Permits and inspections
 
 
 
A. Definitions
 
 
B. Permits required
 
 
C. TRCC registration requirements and exemptions
 
 
D. Permit applications
 
 
E. Permit issuance
 
 
F. Inspections
 
 
Section 3. Adds secs. 13 and 14 to ch. 3
 
 
 
Sec. 13 Certificate of occupancy
 
 
Sec. 14 Penalty; stop work orders
 
 
Exhibit A. Permit fees for the City of Caldwell
Amnd. by Ord. 031709
081908-B
8/19/08
Adopts state residential construction commission inspection standards
 
 
 
Sec. 1 Definitions
 
 
Sec. 2. Adopting TRCC standards; applicability
 
 
Sec. 3 Permits required
 
 
Sec. 4 Exemptions
 
 
Sec. 5 Certificate of occupancy
 
 
Sec. 6 Penalty clause
10-21-08
10/21/08
Identity theft prevention program
 
 
 
Exhibit A. Identity Theft Prevention Program
 
 
 
I. Program adoption
 
 
II. Purpose and definitions
 
 
III. Identification of red flags
 
 
IV. Detecting red flags
 
 
V. Preventing and mitigating identity theft
 
 
VI. Program update
 
 
VII. Program administration
102108-A
10/21/08
Amends ch. 12, sec. 1.A(2), (3), and (4), board of adjustments
 
 
 
Sec. 1. Findings of fact
NIC
 
 
Sec. 2. Amendment of sections 1.A(2), (3), (4), ch. 12
 
 
 
(2) Regular membership
 
 
(3) Alternative members
 
 
(4) Term
111808
11/18/08
Amends ch. 6, sec. 2(A)(1), (2)(a) and (b), solid waste service charges
031709
3/17/09
Amends exhibit A of ch. 3, sec. 12, permit fee schedule
Amnd. by Ord. 091509
 
3/17/09
Amends Ord. 041707, smoking regulations
 
 
 
Amends subsection B(4)
 
 
Amends subsection I(2)
042109
4/21/09
Placement and installation of mobile homes, residential and nonresidential manufactured homes, and HUD-code manufactured homes; amends ch. 3, sec. 7
 
 
 
Sec. 7 Manufactured home regulations
 
 
 
A. Definitions
Rpld. by Ord. 4-15-25-F
 
 
B. Definitions binding
Rpld. by Ord. 4-15-25-F
 
 
C. Manufactured home areas and regulations
Rpld. by Ord. 4-15-25-F
 
 
D. Conditional and specific use permits
Rpld. by Ord. 4-15-25-F
 
 
E. Non-conforming uses
Rpld. by Ord. 4-15-25-F
 
 
F. Manufactured home parks
 
 
 
Introductory paragraph
Rpld. by Ord. 4-15-25-F
 
 
(1) Use regulations
Rpld. by Ord. 4-15-25-F
 
 
(2) License, permits, and applications
Rpld. by Ord. 4-15-25-F
 
 
(3) Manufactured home park standards
Rpld. by Ord. 4-15-25-F
 
 
(4) Responsibilities of park owner or operator
Rpld. by Ord. 4-15-25-F
 
 
(5) Responsibilities of park or site occupants or tenants
Rpld. by Ord. 4-15-25-F
 
 
G. General installation, occupancy, and maintenance standards
Rpld. by Ord. 4-15-25-F
 
 
H. Inspections
Rpld. by Ord. 4-15-25-F
 
 
I. Use of manufactured homes for business use
Rpld. by Ord. 4-15-25-F
 
 
J. Abandonment of manufactured home site or manufactured home park site
Rpld. by Ord. 4-15-25-F
061909
6/16/09
Amends ch. 2, part II [article I], sec. 2, running at large, restraint of dog required
Rpld. by Ord. 05-2025A
072109
7/21/09
Amends Ord. 061907-B, noise regulations
 
 
 
Sec. 1 Findings of fact
NIC
 
 
Sec. 2 Amendment of ordinance
 
 
 
A. Definitions
 
 
B. General prohibitions
 
 
C. Noisy vehicles generally
 
 
D. Amplified sound
 
 
E. Maximum permissible sound levels
 
 
F. Permit required for use of outdoor sound amplification equipment
 
 
G. Exceptions
 
 
H. Defenses
 
 
I. Penalty
091509
9/15/09
Amends building permit fees
 
 
 
Sec. 1 Findings of fact
NIC
 
 
Sec. 2 Adopts exhibit A
NIC
 
 
Sec. 3 Amends exhibit A of 031709
NIC
 
 
Sec. 4 Enforcement
 
 
Sec. 5 Penalty
 
 
Ex. A
 
 
 
Residential projects
 
 
Commercial projects
091509-A
9/15/09
Adopts local amendment for water heaters
102009
10/20/09
Flood damage prevention
 
 
 
Art. 1. Statutory authorization, findings of fact, purpose and methods
 
 
 
Sec. A. Statutory authorization
 
 
Sec. B. Findings of fact
 
 
Sec. C. Statement of purpose
 
 
Sec. D. Methods of reducing flood losses
 
 
Art. 2. Definitions
 
 
Art. 3. General Provisions
 
 
 
Sec. A. Lands to which this ordinance applies
 
 
Sec. B. Basis for establishing the areas of special flood hazard
Amnd. by Ord. 122110
 
 
Sec. C. Establishment of development permit
 
 
Sec. D. Compliance
 
 
Sec. E. Abrogation and greater restrictions
 
 
Sec. F. Interpretation
 
 
Sec. G. Warning and disclaimer of liability
 
 
Art. 4. Administration
 
 
 
Sec. A. Designation of the floodplain administrator
 
 
Sec. B. Duties and responsibilities of the floodplain administrator
 
 
Sec. C. Permit procedures
 
 
Sec. D. Variance procedures
 
 
Art. 5. Provisions for Flood Hazard Reduction
 
 
 
Sec. A. General standards
 
 
Sec. B. Specific standards
 
 
Sec. C. Standards for subdivision proposals
 
 
Sec. D. Standards for areas of shallow flooding (AO/AH zones)
 
 
Sec. E. Floodways
 
 
Sec. F. Severability
NIC
 
 
Sec. G. Penalties for noncompliance
011910
1/19/10
Declines rate change for Entergy Texas, Inc.
NIC
042010
4/20/10
Approves rate change for Entergy Texas, Inc.
NIC
051810
5/18/10
Adds sec. 7, sale of alcoholic beverages to ch. 4, business regulations
 
 
 
Sec. 1 Findings of fact
NIC
 
 
Sec. 2 Extended hours regulations adopted
 
 
 
A. Definition of public place
 
 
B. Sale of alcoholic beverages; hours
 
 
C. Possession, consumptions of alcoholic beverages in public place; hours
 
 
D. Licenses required for extended hour sales
 
 
E. Penalty
 
 
F. Review
 
9/21/10
Tax levy, FY 2010
NIC
 
9/21/10
Residence homestead tax exemption, 2010
NIC
102110
9/21/10
Approves new gas rates for Atmos
NIC
092810
9/28/10
Amends ch. 6, adds prohibits the sale or delivery of restricted smoking materials, possession of restricted smoking materials, and restricts areas
 
 
 
Sec. 1 Findings
 
 
 
Sec. 2 Purpose
 
 
 
Sec. 3 Sec. 6, ch. 6
 
 
 
Sec. 4 Definitions
 
 
Sec. 5 Sale, delivery, offer, or gift
 
 
Sec. 6 Use or possession of restricted smoking material
 
 
Sec. 7 Use or possession of restricted smoking material paraphernalia
 
 
Sec. 8 Location of sale of restricted smoking material and restricted smoking material paraphernalia
 
 
Sec. 9 Defenses to prosecution
122010
12/21/10
Amends hotels
 
 
 
Sec. 1 Findings of fact
NIC
 
 
Sec. 2 Development issues
Amnd. by Ord. 4-15-25-E
 
 
Sec. 3 Enforcement
Amnd. by Ord. 4-15-25-E
 
 
Sec. 4 Applicability to existing hotels
Amnd. by Ord. 4-15-25-E
122110
12/21/10
Amends basis for establishing the areas of special flood hazard
122110-A
1/18/11
Amends subdivision ordinance
Amnd. by Ord. 04-15-25-B
122110-B
1/18/11
Design standards for subdivision infrastructure
Ch. 10, ex. B
021511-B
2/15/11
Taxicab services
081611
8/16/11
Amends permit fees for new homes
 
9/20/11
Residence homestead tax exemption, 2011
NIC
 
9/20/11
Tax levy, TY 2011
NIC
10-18-11
10/18/11
Tax on tangible personal property in transit
1220-11
12/20/11
Declines rate change for Entergy Texas, Inc.
NIC
 
8/21/12
Authorizes issuance and payment of a time warrant obligation
NIC
082112
8/21/12
Abolishes municipal court of record
Art. 7.02
 
9/18/12
Residence homestead tax exemption, 2011
NIC
 
9/18/12
Tax levy, TY 2012
NIC
052013-A
5/21/13
Grants gas franchise agreement to Atmos
NIC
052013-B
5/21/13
Grants electric franchise to Energy Texas, Inc.
NIC
052013-C
5/21/13
Declines rate change for Entergy Texas, Inc.
NIC
161813
6/18/13
Collection fee for delinquent fines, fees, court costs and other debts
§ 7.03.002(l)
 
8/20/13
Authorizes issuance and payment of time warrant obligation
NIC
082013
8/20/13
Amends franchise agreement with Entergy Texas Inc.
NIC
 
9/17/13
Residence homestead tax exemption, 2012
NIC
 
9/17/13
Tax levy, TY 2013
NIC
10-15-13
10/15/13
Declines rate change for Entergy Texas, Inc.
NIC
 
9/16/14
Tax levy, TY 2014
NIC
 
9/19/14
Residence homestead tax exemption, 2006
NIC
061615
6/16/15
Declines rate change for Entergy Texas, Inc.
NIC
 
9/15/15
Tax levy, TY 2015
NIC
 
11/17/15
Electric service rates
§ 13.07.031(a)-(g)
 
8/23/16
Authorizes issuance and payment of a time warrant obligation
NIC
 
9/20/16
Tax levy, TY 2016
NIC
 
9/20/16
Residence homestead exemption, 2015
NIC
 
8/15/17
Authorizes issuance and payment of a time warrant obligation
NIC
 
9/19/17
Tax levy, TY 2017
NIC
 
9/19/17
Residence homestead tax exemption, 2016
NIC
06-19-18
6/19/18
Declines rate change for Entergy Texas, Inc.
NIC
 
8/21/18
Authorizes issuance and payment of a time warrant obligation
NIC
 
9/18/18
Residence homestead tax exemption, 2017
NIC
 
9/18/18
Tax levy, TY 2018
NIC
 
12/18/18
Sanitation rates
Amnd. by Ord. 12-2021-03
 
9/17/19
Authorizes issuance and payment of a time warrant obligation
NIC
 
9/17/19
Residence homestead tax exemption, 2018
NIC
 
9/17/19
Tax levy, TY 2019
NIC
 
10/15/19
Water service rates, water tap rates
 
10/15/19
Sewer service rates, sewer tap rates
 
10/15/19
Solid waste rates
Amnd. by Ord. 12-2021-03
 
1/21/20
Annexation
NIC
 
1/21/20
Annexation
NIC
 
1/21/20
Annexation
NIC
 
1/21/20
Annexation
NIC
 
1/21/20
Annexation
NIC
 
1/21/20
Annexation
NIC
 
3/19/20
Temporarily declares local disaster for public health emergency
NIC
05-19-2020
5/19/20
Technical and construction standards
 
 
 
Building code, 2018
 
 
Residential code, 2018
 
 
Existing building code, 2018
 
 
Penalty
05-19-2020
 
Plumbing code, 2018
 
 
Fuel gas code, 2018
 
 
Mechanical code, 2018
 
 
Electric code, 2017
 
 
Property maintenance code, 2018
 
 
Energy conservation code, 2018
 
 
Penalty
05-19-2020-A
5/19/20
Amends fire code, 2018
 
9/15/20
Residence homestead tax exemption, 2019
NIC
 
9/15/20
Tax levy, TY 2020
NIC
 
10/20/20
Annexation
NIC
01-2021
1/19/21
Establishes reinvestment zone No. 3
NIC
02-16-21
2/23/21
Declines rate change for Entergy Texas, Inc.
NIC
 
3/16/21
Authorizes issuance and payment of a time warrant obligation
NIC
04-2021-01
4/20/21
Library board
04-2021-02
4/20/21
Amends subdivision; replats
Amnd. by Ord. 122110-A
04-2021-03
4/20/21
Burning
 
 
 
Sec. 2 Solid waste; burning of refuse prohibited
 
 
Sec. 3 Outdoor burning
05-2021-01
5/18/21
Hotel occupancy tax
05-2021-02
5/18/21
Amends subdivision; fee schedule
 
 
 
Sec. 2 Plan review and development fees
Amnd. by Ord. 122110-A
 
 
Sec. 3 Preliminary conference
Amnd. by Ord. 122110-A
 
 
Sec. 4 Deletes filing fee for preliminary plat
Amnd. by Ord. 122110-A
 
 
Sec. 5 Procedure for final plat approval
Amnd. by Ord. 122110-A
 
 
Sec. 6 Fee schedule
Rpld. by Ord. 09-2022C
 
6/15/21
Annexation
NIC
07-2021-01
7/20/21
Special events
 
 
 
Sec. 2 Consumption of alcoholic beverages on city property used for recreational purposes
 
 
Sec. 3 Adds special events
 
 
 
Generally
 
 
Permit procedure
 
 
Sec. 4 Other fees; special event permit fees
Rpld. by Ord. 09-2022C
 
8/17/21
Tax levy, TY 2021
NIC
 
8/17/21
Residence homestead tax exemption, 2020
NIC
09-2022C
9/20/2021
Removes Fees from Various Chapters
 
Amends Animal Control
Rpld. by Ord. 05-2025A
Amends Building Regulations
Ch. 3
Amends Business Regulations
Ch. 4
Art. 4.03 rpld. by Ord. 11-19-2024
Amends Fire Prevention and Protection
Ch. 5
Amends Municipal Court
Ch. 7
Amends Offenses and Nuisances
Ch. 8
Amends Utilities
Ch. 13
Repeals Fee Schedule
NIC
12-2021-00
12/14/21
Annexation
NIC
12-2021-01
12/14/21
Release and transfer of rights-of-way for portions of specific streets
NIC
12-2021-03
12/14/21
Amends solid waste
 
 
 
Collection and disposal
 
 
Monthly rates and fees
 
 
Solid waste rates and fees
Rpld. by Ord. 09-2022C
12-2021-02
12/21/21
Main Street advisory board
§§ 1.03.051—1.03.054
02-2022
2/15/22
Declines rate change for Entergy Texas, Inc.
NIC
 
4/19/2022
Authorizes Issuance and Payment of a Time Warrant Obligation
NIC
07-2022
7/19/2022
Declines Rate Change for Entergy Texas, Inc.
NIC
 
8/16/2022
Residence Homestead Exemption, TY 2020
NIC
 
8/16/2022
Tax Levy
NIC
09-2022A
9/20/2022
TMRS
NIC
09-2022B
9/20/2022
Declines Rate Change for Entergy Texas, Inc.
NIC
 
10/18/2022
Annexation
NIC
 
4/18/2023
Authorizes Issuance and Payment of a Time Warrant Obligation
NIC
08-15-23A
8/15/2023
Residence Homestead Exemption, TY 2023
NIC
08-15-23B
8/15/2023
Tax Levy
NIC
09-2023A
9/19/2023
Amends Offenses and Nuisances: General Provisions
Ch. 8, Art. 8.01
Beginning with Ordinance 04-16-24A, the code is now being supplemented by General Code, and an enhanced disposition table will be used. This table indicates the location or the disposition of the ordinances codified within the Caldwell Code of Ordinances. The abbreviation "NIC" means the ordinance is not included in this code, though not necessarily repealed. In the "Supp. No." column, when an ordinance has been added as part of a code supplement, the supplement number will be added accordingly.
Ord. No.
Date
Description
Disposition
Supp. No.
04-16-24A
4/16/2024
Repeals Offenses and Nuisances: Minors
NIC
1
4/16/2024
Bond
NIC
1
0611-2024
6/11/2024
Street Name Change
NIC
1
11-19-2024
11/19/2024
Amends Business Regulations: Peddlers
Art. 4.03
2
1-21-2025-A
1/28/2025
Amends Building Regulations: Technical and Construction Codes and Standards; Amends Fire Prevention and Protection: Fire Code
Art. 3.03; Art. 5.04
2
1-21-2025-B
1/28/2025
Amends Building Regulations: Flood Damage Prevention
Art. 3.05
2
4-15-2025A
4/15/2025
Amends Zoning: Zoning Regulations
Art. 14.01
2
4-15-25-B
4/15/2025
Amends Subdivision Regulation; Amends Subdivision Ordinance
Ch. 10
2
4-15-25-C
4/15/2025
Amends Subdivision Regulation
Ch. 10
2
4-15-25-D
4/15/2025
Amends General Provisions: Boards, Commissions and Committees
Art. 1.03
2
4-15-25-E
4/15/2025
Amends Building Regulations
Ch. 3
2
4-15-25-G
4/15/2025
Business Regulations: Mobile Food Establishments
Ch. 4
2
4-15-25-F
4/15/2025
Amends Building Regulations: Manufactured Homes and Modular Components
Art. 3.06
2
05-2025A
5/20/2025
Amends Animal Control
Ch. 2
2
08-19-2025A
8/19/2025
Budget
NIC
2
08-19-25B
8/19/2025
Tax Levy
NIC
2
08-19-25C
8/19/2025
Rejects Dedication of Right-of-Way
NIC
2
09-16-2025A
9/30/2025
Amends Zoning
Ch. 14
2
10-21-2025A
10/21/2025
Amends Municipal Court: Fines, Costs and Special Assessments
Art. 7.03
2
10-21-2025B
10/21/2025
Amends General Provisions: Records
Art. 1.05
2