HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 819 ORIGINAL
CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS
ORDINANCE NO. ~l~
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS
AMENDING CHAPTER 6 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY
ADDING ARTICLE VIII RELATING TO INSPECTION OF VACANT
COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS; PROVIDING A PENALTY; PROVIDING
A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS:
Section 1. That Chapter 6 of the Code of Ordinances shall be and is hereby
amended by adding Article VIII relating to the inspection of vacant commercial buildings.
ARTICLE VII. INSPECTION OF VACANT COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS
Section 6-139 Inspection Required
A. Upon vacation of any commercial building an inspection of that building will
be required to ensure the safety of the building for adjacent occupants and to
document any potential fire hazards. Subsequent inspection will be required on an
annual basis until building is occupied.
B. The inspection will be conducted by the Fire Marshall, the Building Official and
the Health Director or their respective designated representative.
Section 140 Elements of Inspection
A. The Fire Marshall shall:
1. conduct a visual inspection of fire suppression system (if installed)
a. The property owner/manager shall be required to provide to the
inspector a Certificate of Operational Integrity for the Fire
Suppression System, (if a system is required).
2. conduct a visual inspection for storage of flammable and/or combustible
liquid or materials
B. The Building Official shall:
1. note any broken or damage fire walls
2. note any broken or damaged water, sewer or gas lines
3. note the condition of electrical wiring and connectors
4. inspect security features on all outside doors and windows
C. The Health Director shall:
1. inspect the premises for any evident of vermin and/or insect infestation
Section 141 Inspection Fee
There shall be an annual fee in the amount of $ /LT, gS~) assessed for the
inspection of a vacant commercial building.
Section 2. Any person violating any of the provisions of this Ordinance shall be
deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in a sum not
to exceed Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) for each offense and a separate offense shall be
deemed committed upon each day during or on which a violation occurs or continues.
Section 3. If any sentence, article, paragraph, clause, phrase or word in this
Ordinance, or application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid or
unconstitutional by a Court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not effect the
validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance; and the City Council hereby declares
it would have passed such remaining portions of this Ordinance despite such invalidity,
which remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 4. The fact that the present ordinances and regulations of the City are
inadequate to properly safeguard the health, safety, morals, peace and general welfare of
the inhabitants of the City creates an emergency for the immediate preservation of the
public business, property, health, safety and general welfare of the public which requires that
this Ordinance shall become effective from and after the date of its final passage and
publication as provided by law, and it is so accordingly ordained.
PASSED AND APPROVED THE CITY COUNCIL
COLONY, TEXAS, this ]_.~day of ~2~, 1993. OF THE CITY OF THE
AWl'EST: ' ' . ' Mayor~
Patti A. Hicks, CMC/AAE
City Secretary
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney