HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 06-1696
THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS
ORDINANCE NO. 06- I ~ q {p
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS,
AMENDING OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING
CHAPTER 6 BY AMENDING ARTICLE V. RENTAL PROPERTY
REGISTRATION AND INSPECTION, BY AMENDING SECTION 6.112,
DEFINITIONS, TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION FOR HIGH RISK ITEMS,
AND BY AMENDING SECTION 6.115, BY AMENDING SUBSECTION (a)
AND ADDING SUBSECTION (c) TO PROVIDE FOR THE INSPECTION
OF MULTI-FAMILY UNITS; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
THE COLONY, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the Code of Ordinances of the City of The Colony, Texas be, and the
same is, hereby amended by amending Chapter 6 by amending Article V. Rental Property
Registration and Inspection, by amending Section 6.112, Definitions, to provide a definition for
high risk items, and by amending Section 6.115, by amending Subsection (a) and adding
Subsection (c) to provide for the inspection of multi-family units, which shall read as follows:
"ARTICLE V. RENTAL PROPERTY REGISTRATION AND INSPECTION
Sec. 6-112. Definitions.
As used in this ordinance, the following terms shall have the following meanings, unless
the context clearly indicates that a different meaning is intended:
Dwelling Unit. . .
High Risk Items shall mean unsafe or unsanitary plumbing, electrical hazards, unsanitary
conditions, missing or inoperable smoke detectors, structural hazards, inadequate heat (as
required by the International Building Code), improperly secured premise, inadequate exits.
Hotel. . .
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Sec. 6-115. Frequency of Inspections.
(a) All rental dwellings subject to this article shall be inspected at least once every
two (2) years or upon change of occupancy, except as provided herein.
(b)
(c) Inspection of Multi-Familv: Ten percent (10%) of the entire complex will be
inspected each year. Of these, five percent (5%) will be occupied units and five percent (5%)
will be vacant units.
As a result of such inspection, a list of all violations found in each unit, if any,
shall be maintained by the inspection department. For each additional unit that fails due to a
high risk item, one additional unit will be inspected. Any reinspection shall require an additional
fee as established by resolution of the city council. High risk reinspections shall be conducted
within three (3) business days.
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SECTION 2. If any section, article paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase or word in this
ordinance, or application thereto any persons or circumstances is held invalid or unconstitutional by
a Court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not affect 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 3: That all provisions of the Ordinances of the City of The Colony, Texas, in
conflict with the provisions of this ordinance be, and the same are hereby amended, repealed, and all
other provisions of the Ordinances of the City not in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance
shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 4. Any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions of this
ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction in the municipal court
of the City of The Colony, Texas, shall be punished by a fine not to exceed the sum of Five
Hundred Dollars ($500.00) for each offense. Every day a violation occurs shall constitute a
separate offense.
SECTION 5. This Ordinance shall become effective from and after its date of passage in
accordance with law.
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PASSED AND APPROVED BY TH~TY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE
COLONY, TEXAS THIS -.lf2- day of CO/lr1:J.e--v/ 2006.
Robert E. Hager, City,
(REH/cdb 11/29/
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