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ORDINANCE 0-04-1485
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER
18 - BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS, ARTICLE 1- IN GENERAL, OF
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS BY
AMENDING SECTION 18-22 - PERMIT ISSUANCE, TO INSERT A NEW
REQUIREMENT FOR CONTRACTORS TO PROVIDE PROOF OF STATE
HOMEBUILDER REGISTRATION AS A CONDITION FOR OBTAINING CERTAIN
BUILDING PERMITS; PROVIDING FOR THE VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE;
PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Colleyville has determined that it is in the
best interests of the citizens of Colleyville, Texas to amend Section 18-
22 of the Colleyville Code of Ordinances to require proof of state
registration as a homebuilder as a condition for obtaining certain building
permits; and
WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing before the City Council was published in a
newspaper of general circulation in Colleyville at least 10 days before
such hearing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS:
Sec. 1. THAT Section 18-22 Permit Issuance, of the Code of Ordinances of the City
of Colleyville, Texas, is hereby amended to insert a new paragraph G) to
read as follows:
G) Proof of State Homebuilder Registration. No building permit shall be
issued for the construction of a new residential structure, the expansion of
the building footprint of an existing residential structure, or for the renovation
of an existing residential structure where the total renovation costs within
one year cost more than $20,000, unless the builder or re-modeler provides
proof of homebuilder registration with the Texas Residential Construction
Commission.
EXCEPTION: An individual building his or her own home, or a home that
has been or will be used by the homeowner as the homeowner's primary
residence for at least one year after completion.
Sec. 2. THAT any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions of this
ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof
shall be fined a sum not to exceed Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00)
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Sec. 3, THAT Each and every day such violation continues shall constitute a
separate offense and shall be punishable as such.
Sec. 4. THAT Section 18 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Colleyville,
Texas, shall remain in full force and effect, except where amended by this
ordinance.
Sec. 5. THAT the City Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to cause
publication of the descriptive caption and penalty clause hereof as an
alternative method of publication provided by law.
Sec. 6. THAT this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon publication.
AND IT IS SO ORDERED.
The first reading and public hearing being conducted on the /9 ~ day of
~ 2004.
The second reading and public hearing being conducted on the J~ day of
~tvr /2004.
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Cynthia Singleton, TRMC
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Ross 1. Foster
City Attorney