City of Georgetown, Texas
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Listing of articles from ‘Common Violations’


Bandit Signs

August 6th, 2009 by webmaster

(UDC Sec. 10.03.020J)
City Ordinance prohibits the placing of any temporary signs in the public way. The public way includes both city streets, county roads, and state highways. The public way averages approximately 25 feet in width from each curb (or the edge of the paved surface), or may be estimated by the placement of utility [...]

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Display of Address

August 6th, 2009 by Lacie H.

Code of Ordinances Sec. 15.36.110 and 15.26.120
 
 City Ordinance requires that address numbers be:

Displayed on all addressed structures
A minimum of 4 inches and not more than 28 inches in height
Of a color contrasting with the color of the structure
Visible from either direction of the street in all weather conditions, day or night.

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Garage and Yard Sale Signs

January 12th, 2010 by Lacie H.

Unified Development Code Sec. 10.03.020 D.2
Garage and yard sale signs no longer than four (4) square feet are permitted on the side of a sale and off-site with the permission of the property owner when not more than 1,000 feet from the site of the sale. Garage and yard sales signs may NOT attached to [...]

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Obstruction of Fire Hydrant, Electrical Boxes, Water Meters, Etc. By Landscaping

August 6th, 2009 by webmaster

International Fire Code Sec. 508.5.5, International Business Code, 2000 International Residential Code
Generally, three (3) feet of unobstructed space must surround all fire hydrants, mechanical, electrical and plumbing equipment to allow access for emergency access, repair and maintenance.

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Obstruction of the Public Way

August 6th, 2009 by webmaster

Code of  Ordinance 8.20.020.L
It is a violation of City Ordinance to place any objects upon any street, sidewalk, alley, gutter, drain or public ground that would obstruct passage. Examples of prohibited objects include basketball goals and trash cans (except within 24 hours of trash pickup).

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Obstruction Of View Of Oncoming Traffic

August 6th, 2009 by Lacie H.

 
Unified Development Code Sec. 12.03.D.1.
City Ordinance prohibits having tall plants or hedges taller than three (3) feet from the street gutter line or low-hanging tree branches lower than seven (7) feet (measured from the highest point of the street) on a corner lot where it obstructs motorists’ view of on-coming traffic. The sight triangle consists of [...]

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Open Storage

August 6th, 2009 by Lacie H.

 
Code of Ordinances Se. 8.20.020.U & V
It is a violation of City Ordinance to place any item outside for storage in public view, regardless of sheltering or covering, on public or private property. Examples include but are not limited to: furniture, appliances, building materials, tires, oils or paint containers, inoperable lawn equipment, motor vehicle parts [...]

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Parking on Unapproved Surfaces

January 11th, 2010 by Lacie H.

 
Code of Ordinances Sec. 10.16.085
It is a violation of City Ordinance to park or allow to park a vehicle in the front or side yard of a residential property, except on a driveway or other approved surface.

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Parking Vehicles and Trailers In Street

January 12th, 2010 by Lacie H.

 
Code of Ordinances Sec. 10.16.080 .A.
It is a violation of city ordinance to park certain vehicles, including commercials vehicles, truck tractors, road tractors, trailer, semi-trailer, pole trailer, utility trailer, house trailer, travel trailer, camper trailer, boat trailer, motor home, bus, or special mobile equipment upon any street or right of way within a residential district [...]

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Parking Vehicles For Sale

January 12th, 2010 by Lacie H.

 
Code of Ordinances Sec. 10.16.080.C.1
No vehicle may be parked on public or private property specifically for the purpose of displaying the vehicle for sale,  unless the vehicle is owned by the person who owns, manages, or leases the property, or the location is the authorized location of a commercial auto sales, rental or repair business.

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Signs Without Permits

January 12th, 2010 by Lacie H.

 
Unified Development Code Sec. 3.18.010
No signs, permanent or temporary, may be put up within the city limits or extra-territorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the city without a permit, unless specifically exempted by the code. Exempted signs, such as real estate, window or garage sale signs, will have specific limitations.
To determine if your particular sign will need [...]

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Tall Weeds & Grass

August 6th, 2009 by Lacie H.

 
Code of Ordinances Sec. 8.20.0100
Weeds or grass are a violations of City Ordinance if they are taller than six (6) inches on a developed lot (with a building on it) or twelve (12) inches on an undeveloped lot. Property owners are required to keep all areas from their property line to the curb free from [...]

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Trash & Debris

August 6th, 2009 by Lacie H.

 
Code of Ordinances Sec 8.20.080
It is a violation of City Ordinance (8.20.080) to place, deposit, throw, or allow to be placed, deposited, or thrown any garbage, brush, loose waste, or refuse of any kind, on any public or private property outside of any building, unless deposited in accordance with the policies and procedures of Texas [...]

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Vehicles – Junked

August 6th, 2009 by webmaster

Code of Ordinances 8.28
A vehicle may be a junked vehicle, and a violation of City Ordinance, if it is on private property and:

does not have a valid inspection or registration sticker on it, or
is wrecked, dismantled or partially dismantled, or discarded, or
is inoperable for more than 30 days

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Work Done Without Permits

January 11th, 2010 by Lacie H.

 
2003 International Building Code Sec. 105.2, 2000 International Residential Code Sec. R105.2 – Amended in Code of Ordinances Sec. 15.03.060
Permits are required for any work done to the plumbing, heating/air conditioning and electrical systems of any business or residence. Additional permits are required for irrigation systems, water heater replacement, roofing or rooffing repair, foundation repair, [...]

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