ORD 2026-16 Regulations Regarding Rentals TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS
ORDINANCE NO. 2026-16
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS,
AMENDING ARTICLES 3.10, "APARTMENT COMPLEX LICENSING,"
AND 3.11, "SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE LICENSING," OF CHAPTER
3, "BUILDING REGULATIONS," OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES,
TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS, BY UPDATING PROVISIONS
GOVERNING THE REGULATION, INSPECTION, AND PERMITTING OF
RENTALS FOR SINGLE-FAMILY AND MULTI-FAMILY DWELLINGS;
PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL
ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED
THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00) FOR EACH
OFFENSE AND A SEPARATE OFFENSE SHALL BE DEEMED
COMMITTED EACH DAY DURING OR ON WHICH A VIOLATION
OCCURS OR CONTINUES; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Town of Trophy Club, Texas (the "Town") is a home rule
municipality acting under its charter adopted by the electorate pursuant to Article XI,
Section 5 of the Texas Constitution and Chapter 9 of the Local Government Code; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council has previously adopted regulations governing the
rental of single-family and multi-family housing and finds that a permitting process and
the proactive periodic inspection of rental properties ensures the safety and habitability
of rental units, preserves the quality of rental stock, and maintains property values
throughout the Town; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council now finds it appropriate to update and consolidate
said regulations; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council finds that amending the Town's regulations of
single-family and multi-family rentals as provided herein is in the best interest of the Town
and will promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of the Town and
the general public.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1.
The above and foregoing premises are true and correct and are incorporated
herein and made a part hereof for all purposes.
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SECTION 2.
Article 3.10, "Apartment Complex Licensing," and Article 3.11, "Single-Family
Residence Licensing," of Chapter 3, "Building Regulations," of the Code of Ordinances,
Town of Trophy Club, Texas, are hereby amended to read as follows:
"Article 3.10 Single-Family and Multi-Family Residential Rental Housing
Division 1 Generally
§ 3.10.001 Purpose.
The purpose of this article is to safeguard the life, health, safety, welfare, and property of
the occupants of rental units and the general public by providing for the regulation and
enforcement of minimum building standards and property maintenance codes for single-
family and multi-family rental units.
§ 3.10.002 Definitions.
Administrator. The building inspector, officer, or other designated authority of the town, or
their designee, charged with the administration and enforcement of this article.
Building inspector. The chief building official of the town or their designated
representative.
Code. The Code of Ordinances, Town of Trophy Club, Texas.
Critical violation. A major violation of the town's current adopted technical or construction
codes, as determined by the town community development department, acting by and
through the administrator or building inspector.
Department. The community development department.
Landlord. A rental unit owner or operator, including a property manager, whether an entity
or an individual, who has leased, rented, or permitted the exclusive use of the land, the
building, or a part of the land or building to another person.
Lease. A verbal or written contract between a property owner and a person or individual
seeking temporary enjoyment and exclusive use of the property, in exchange for rent or
other consideration paid to the property owner or landlord.
Life safety violation. A violation of the town's current adopted technical or construction
codes that poses an imminent threat to the life, limb, or health of any tenant or member
of the general public, as determined by the town's community development department,
acting by and through the administrator or building inspector.
Multi-family dwelling complex or complex. Any building or group of buildings which
provide four (4) or more dwelling units on a single platted lot, or, if the land on which the
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building or buildings is located is unplatted, on a contiguous tract of land under common
ownership.
Multi-family rental unit. Any room or suite of rooms arranged, designed, or occupied as a
residence by a single family, individual, or group of individuals and located in a multi-
family dwelling complex.
Occupant. The tenant of a rental unit, as well as any other person living, sleeping in, or
having actual possession of a rental unit.
Owner. Any person, agent, firm, or corporation having a full or partial legal or equitable
interest in a rental unit.
Premises. A lot, plot, or parcel of land, including any structure thereon and all grounds
and facilities held out for the use of tenants or otherwise promised to the tenant.
Property manager. A person who, for compensation, manages one or more rental units
on behalf of a landlord.
Rent. Money or other consideration paid by a tenant to a landlord, usually pursuant to a
lease, in exchange for the exclusive use and enjoyment of land, a building, or a part of a
building.
Rental unit(s). Property owned and/or operated by a landlord by whom a tenant has been
granted temporary and exclusive use through a lease and shall collectively refer to multi-
family rental units and single-family rental units, whether individual or plural.
Single-family dwelling. Any dwelling designed exclusively for residential occupancy by not
more than one family, as defined in chapter 14, division 2 of this code. For the purposes
of this article, the term "single-family dwelling" shall include a duplex dwelling, single-
family attached dwelling, and single-family detached dwelling.
Single-family rental unit. Any single-family dwelling which is leased by a landlord to a
tenant. A single-family rental unit shall not include multi-family rental units.
Tenant. An individual, whether one or more, to whom a landlord grants temporary and
exclusive use of land, a building, or a part of a building through a lease, and usually in
exchange for rent or other consideration, for living or dwelling purposes.
§ 3.10.003 License required; license terms.
(a) No rental unit may be operated without a license obtained pursuant to the
provisions of this article. No license shall be issued prior to completion of all
required inspection(s) and satisfaction of all inspection requirements. Any
landlord leasing or renting a rental unit at more than one location shall obtain a
license for each separate location. It shall be unlawful to submit a false or
fraudulent application for a license.
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(b) A license issued under this article is not assignable or transferable. A license is
valid only for the rental unit for which it is issued. It shall be unlawful for any person
to counterfeit, forge, change, deface, or alter a license. A license may be canceled
upon written request of the owner(s) or landlord, effective immediately upon its
filing.
(c) Each license issued pursuant to this article shall be valid through December 31 of
the year of its date of issuance, unless suspended or revoked, and must be
renewed within thirty (30) days of the date of expiration. The fee for any license
issued in any month other than January shall be prorated accordingly
(d) The license shall identify the occupancy maximum for the rental unit based on the
calculation of one occupant per sleeping room with a minimum floor area of 70
square feet, and one additional occupant for each additional 50 square feet of floor
area in the same sleeping room; provided, however, that the occupancy maximum
shall not exceed the limits of Texas Property Code Sec. 92.010. Additionally, the
administrator shall consider any written requests for reasonable accommodation in
accordance with federal law, and the calculations above shall be subject to
applicable state and federal laws, including rules or regulations adopted by the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Texas Department of
Housing and Community Affairs.
(e) A late fee shall be assessed for license renewal applications filed more than thirty
(30) days after the license expiration date, the issuance of the property
maintenance inspection report, or a change in ownership.
(f) The landlord must be current on any and all fees, taxes, and assessments owed
to the town prior to the issuance or renewal of a license.
(g) In accordance with appendix A of this code, the annual fee for a license shall be
remitted with all initial or renewal license applications.
§ 3.10.004 Substandard rental units.
All rental units shall maintain compliance with the town's applicable technical and
construction codes and standards set forth in chapter 3 of this code, including the
International Property Maintenance Code. Any substandard condition in a rental unit or
complex shall be subject to abatement in accordance with chapter 3, article 3.05 of this
code, in addition to all other remedies available to the town.
§ 3.10.005 Appeal procedures applicable to all rental unit applications and
licenses.
(a) A landlord may appeal any decision or order of the building inspector, including
findings contained in the property maintenance inspection report or a decision to
suspend or revoke the license and/or certificate of occupancy to operate the
rental unit or complex, as provided in this section.
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(b) An appeal pursuant to subsection (a) shall be submitted to the zoning board of
adjustment by filing in the office of the town secretary, no later than fifteen (15)
days after the issuance of such decision or order and during regular business
hours, a written appeal of such decision or order to the zoning board of adjustment
on a form to be supplied by the town secretary. Appeals filed after that date shall
be deemed untimely and the decision or order shall be considered a final
determination.
(c) The procedures set forth in section 14.02.405 for an administrative appeal to the
zoning board of adjustment, as described by subsection 14.02.405(h)(1), shall
govern any appeal filed pursuant to this section.
§ 3.10.006 Penalty.
Any person willfully violating any of the provisions of this article shall be deemed guilty of
a misdemeanor and shall be punished as provided in section 1.01.009 of this code, and
each and every day that such violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.
Those fines shall be in addition to and cumulative of all other available remedies.
§ 3.10.007 through § 3.10.010. (Reserved)
Division 2 Landlord and Tenant Maintenance Responsibilities
§ 3.10.011 Maintenance responsibilities of landlord.
(a) A landlord shall be exclusively responsible for the integrity and safety of a rental
unit or complex's structure, parking facilities, water lines, and sewer lines, including
full compliance with all applicable technical and construction codes, as set forth in
article 3.03, chapter 3 of the code, including the current adopted editions of the
International Residential Code, the International Building Code, and the
International Property Maintenance Code.
(b) A landlord shall provide to each tenant an emergency telephone number or other
means of communications which shall be answered 24 hours each day by an
employee of the owner or landlord of the rental unit in order that the tenant may
report needed repairs or emergencies or seek information or answers relative to
landlord-tenant matters which cannot wait until regular business hours.
§ 3.10.012 Maintenance responsibilities of tenant.
A tenant shall comply with the following minimum responsibilities:
(a) Maintain the exterior and interior of the property or structure under their control in
accordance with their lease agreement, including all plumbing equipment and
facilities, in a clean, sanitary condition at all times and free from rubbish, garbage,
and other conditions that would encourage infestation of insects, rodents, vermin,
and unsanitary conditions.
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(b) Maintain the rental unit and its facilities to avoid violating applicable technical and
construction codes, as set forth in article 3.03, chapter 3 of the code, including the
currently adopted editions of the International Residential Code, the International
Building Code, and the International Property Maintenance Code, as amended.
(c) Comply with all applicable town ordinances, including waste disposal standards.
§ 3.10.013 through § 3.10.015. (Reserved)
Division 3 Single-Family Rental Units
§ 3.10.016 License requirements.
(a) The landlord of a single-family rental unit shall apply for a license in accordance
with the application process outlined in this article. Should a landlord operate more
than one single-family rental unit, or a combination of single-family and multi-family
rental units, a separate license shall be obtained for each single-family rental unit
and each multi-family dwelling complex.
(b) Each license issued pursuant to this section shall be valid through December 31
of the year of its date of issuance, unless suspended or revoked. The fee for any
license issued in any month other than January shall be prorated accordingly.
(c) Upon a change in ownership, if the new owner intends to continue operating the
property as a single-family rental unit, the new landlord shall have thirty (30) days
from the date of the change in ownership to file an application for a new license
with the department. A change in ownership occurs when more than 50 percent of
the interest in the rental unit is transferred to a different owner. It shall be an
affirmative defense to prosecution that the rental unit was rented or leased for a
period of less than sixty (60) days to a person who was the immediate past owner
of the dwelling or who shall be the immediate next owner of the dwelling.
(d) The license application shall be on a form prescribed by the administrator, shall be
accompanied by the appropriate fee identified in the town fee schedule, and shall
at minimum contain the following information:
(1) Street address, zoning classification(s), and number of bedrooms of the
rental unit;
(2) The name, physical street address, mailing address (if different from
physical address), telephone number, e-mail address, signature, and
driver's license or other government-issued identification number of the
owner (or signed owner authorization);
(3) The name, physical street address, telephone number, e-mail address, and
signature of any landlord of the property for which an application is being
submitted;
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(4) If the owner is other than an individual, the legal name of the entity owner,
all trade names, and the name of the registered agent, managing partner,
or other person authorized to accept service of process on behalf of the
owner, such that service of any notice under this code on the designated
agent shall constitute service upon the owner unless the owner submits
actual written notice that the designated agent is no longer so authorized;
(5) The name and telephone number of the tenant responsible for the single-
family rental unit, if available, at the time of application;
(6) The occupancy maximum of the rental unit;
(7) Proof of liability insurance;
(8) A certification that the rental unit for which the application is submitted is
equipped with functioning smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors
(if served by natural gas) in accordance with the provisions of the current
adopted editions of the International Residential Code; and
(9) Acknowledgment of receipt of a copy of this ordinance and a certification
that the property owner and/or manager agrees to abide by all applicable
federal, state, and local regulations, including this ordinance, as a condition
of receiving and retaining the license.
§ 3.10.017 Inspection required.
(a) The administrator is hereby authorized to inspect the premises of a rental unit,
including all structures located on the property, as allowed by state or local law to
determine the condition of the premises and to ensure compliance with the town's
adopted construction and technical codes, including the current adopted editions
of the International Residential Code, the International Building Code, and the
International Property Maintenance Code. Inspection and re-inspection fees shall
be charged in accordance with the town fee schedule.
(b) No license shall be issued if, following inspection, the property maintenance
inspection report indicates that the rental unit does not comply with division 2 of
this article and the current adopted edition of the International Residential Code.
(c) Inspections may be performed as follows:
(1) Upon application for a license or license renewal;
(2) Upon a change in tenancy, except that if a change in tenancy occurs within
three (3) months after the date of the required annual renewal, and the
annual renewal was lawfully obtained by the owner, the owner shall be
exempt from the annual renewal and inspection requirement until the
subsequent annual renewal;
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(3) As needed for re-inspection to determine compliance following a failed
inspection;
(4) As needed for re-inspection to confirm continued compliance no less than
six (6) months following findings of multiple violations or multiple failed re-
inspections, so long as the administrator provides ten (10) days' advance
written notice;
(5) Upon the request of a tenant;
(6) Upon the town's receipt of a complaint or report, or observation of a
condition, of a critical or life-safety violation.
(d) Nothing contained in this section shall be construed to prohibit an inspection at the
request of a tenant or upon receipt of a report of violation of the terms of the rental
unit's license or this article.
(e) The administrator shall enforce the provisions of this article upon presentation of
proper identification to the landlord or, if occupied, to the tenant and, with the
landlord and/or tenant's permission, may conduct an inspection of the unit. The
authority to conduct both exterior and interior inspections by the administrator is
subject to all limitations provided in state and federal law. If the owner or tenant
does not authorize the administrator's entry, the administrator is authorized to seek
a warrant pursuant to article 18.05 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, as
amended. Any warrants issued will constitute authority for the administrator to
enter upon and inspect the rental unit described therein.
§ 3.10.018 Property maintenance inspection report.
(a) Following completion of the inspection described above, the administrator will
issue to the landlord a property maintenance inspection report for the inspected
rental unit(s).
(b) The report shall be in written form as prescribed by the administrator.
(1) The report shall indicate whether a single-family rental unit complies with
the standards set by this article and shall indicate the number of persons
permitted to occupy the single-family rental unit.
(2) The property maintenance inspection reports shall be maintained by the
landlord for a minimum of three (3) years.
§ 3.10.019 Enforcement; suspension; revocation.
(a) A single-family rental unit license may be temporarily suspended by the town in
the following circumstances:
(1) If, after notice and a period of correction to be determined by the
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administrator, an unmitigated life safety violation exists on the premises of
the licensed rental unit;
(2) If, after notice and a period of correction to be determined by the
administrator, a critical violation remains on the premises of the licensed
rental unit; or
(3) If, after a change in tenancy, the town has not received a request for
inspection or certification of compliance within sixty (60) days of application
for temporary utilities.
(b) Within sixty (60) days of suspension, a landlord may make written application for
a reinspection for the purpose of reinstating the license. Within ten (10) days
following the receipt of a request, which shall include a statement signed by the
applicant certifying that all of the violations that caused suspension of the license
have been corrected, the town shall make a reinspection. Upon reinspection, if all
violations have been corrected, the license shall be reinstated.
(c) For three (3) or more critical violations and/or life safety violations within a twelve-
month period, or for interference with the administrator's administration and
enforcement of this article, the license may be revoked after an opportunity for a
hearing. Prior to such action, the administrator shall notify the holder of the license
in writing, stating the reasons for which the license is subject to revocation and
advising that the license shall be revoked at the end of fifteen (15) days from the
service of such notice unless the license holder files a notice of appeal with the
town secretary pursuant to section 3.10.005 within such fifteen-day period. A
license shall be suspended for cause pending its revocation or a hearing relative
thereto. Upon license revocation, the property owner may not apply for a new
license until the one (1) year anniversary of the date of revocation.
§3.10.020 Reserved.
Division 4 Multi-Family Rental Units
§ 3.10.021 License requirements.
(a) The landlord of a complex shall apply for a license in accordance with the
application process outlined in this article and within thirty (30) days after the
property maintenance inspection report is issued to the landlord.
(b) Upon a change in ownership, the new landlord of the complex shall have thirty(30)
days from the date of the change in ownership to file an application for a new
license with the department. A change in ownership occurs when more than 50
percent of the interest in the complex is transferred to a different owner.
(c) The license application shall be on a form prescribed by the department, shall be
accompanied by the appropriate fee identified in the town fee schedule, and shall
at minimum contain the following information:
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(1) The trade name, physical address, business mailing address, email
address(es), related website(s), and telephone number(s) for the complex;
(2) The names and 24-hour contact phone number(s) of designated
employee(s) or authorized representative(s) who shall be assigned to
respond to emergency conditions, including but not limited to fire, natural
disaster, flood, burst pipes, collapse hazard, and violent or property crime;
(3) Information identifying the business entity or entities owning and/or
managing the complex, including the names, addresses, email addresses,
related websites, and phone numbers of the property owner, landlord,
resident manager, and registered agent;
(4) Information identifying the point of contact of a retail utility provider for the
connection or disconnection of public utility service at the complex, including
contact information and related websites;
(5) Information identifying any mortgage lienholders, including contact
information and related websites;
(6) Proof of liability insurance;
(7) Information identifying the total number of multi-family rental units; the
number of residential buildings; the number of multi-family rental units per
building categorized by efficiency, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-
bedroom; the occupancy maximum for each category of rental unit; and the
number and category of other buildings existing on the premises, including
but not limited to laundry, mail, and maintenance facilities; and
(8) Acknowledgment of receipt of a copy of this ordinance and a certification
that the property owner and/or manager agrees to abide by all applicable
federal, state, and local regulations, including this ordinance, as a condition
of receiving and retaining the license.
(d) It shall be unlawful for any person to own, operate, manage, or maintain a multi-
family dwelling complex in the town without a current license issued for each
complex. Any person owning, operating, managing, or maintaining a complex at
more than one location shall obtain a license for each separate location.
§ 3.10.022 Inspection required.
(a) The administrator is hereby authorized to make inspections as allowed by state or
local law to determine the condition of the premises and all structures located
thereon, in order that town officials may perform their duties of safeguarding the
safety, health, and welfare of the occupants and of the general public. Additionally,
the administrator has right and access to inspect, as allowed by state or local law,
(1) all unoccupied units upon giving reasonable notice to the owner, property
manager, or landlord and (2) all occupied units upon receiving consent from the
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tenant and providing notice to the owner, property manager, or landlord. Inspection
fees shall be charged in accordance with the town fee schedule.
(b) The landlord, as a condition to the issuance of the license required by this article,
shall consent to the following inspections when needed to ensure compliance with
this article:
(1) Upon application for a license or license renewal;
(2) As needed for re-inspection to determine compliance following a failed
inspection;
(3) As needed for re-inspection to confirm continued compliance no less than
ninety (90) days following findings of multiple violations or multiple failed re-
inspections, so long as the administrator provides ten (10) days' advance
written notice;
(4) Upon the request of a tenant; or
(5) Upon the town's receipt or observation of a complaint or report, or
observation of a condition, of a critical or life-safety violation.
(c) Nothing in this article shall be construed to prohibit the administrator from
conducting need-based or complaint-based inspections as needed, including upon
receipt of a report of violation of the terms of the rental unit's license or this article.
(d) The administrator may enforce the provisions of this article upon presentation of
proper identification to the occupant in charge of any unit, and may enter, with the
occupant's permission, any unit between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.,
provided, however, that in cases of emergency where extreme hazards are known
to exist which may involve imminent injury to persons, loss of life, or severe
property damage, the administrator may enter a rental unit at any time, and the
requirement for presentation of identification and the occupant's permission shall
not apply.
(e) The authority to conduct both exterior and interior inspections by the administrator
is subject to all limitations provided in state and federal law. If the owner or tenant
does not authorize the administrator's entry, the administrator is authorized to seek
a warrant pursuant to article 18.05 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, as
amended. Any warrants issued will constitute authority for the administrator to
enter upon and inspect the rental unit described therein.
§ 3.10.023 Property maintenance inspection report.
(a) Following completion of the inspection described above, the administrator will
issue to the landlord a property maintenance inspection report for the inspected
complex.
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(b) The report shall be in written form as prescribed by the administrator.
(1) The report shall indicate whether a complex complies with the standards
set by this article.
(2) The property maintenance inspection reports shall be maintained by the
landlord for all applicable property conditions, buildings, and identified rental
units within the multi-family dwelling complex for a minimum of three (3)
years.
§ 3.10.024 Enforcement; suspension; revocation.
(a) Upon a landlord's failure to comply with the terms of this article after receipt of
written notice from the administrator setting out the violation(s) and the time
allowed to rectify the violation(s), the administrator may, at their discretion, take
any or all of the following actions:
(1) Prohibit the landlord from re-letting any rental unit in a condition that violates
this article that becomes vacant, until such violation(s) have been rectified;
(2) Impose a penalty upon the landlord as provided in this article;
(3) Revoke the owner's certificate of occupancy and/or the license authorized
by this article to operate the entire multi-family dwelling complex.
(A) If the administrator determines that violations of this article provide
cause to revoke a certificate of occupancy, the administrator will
issue written notice of such determination to the landlord detailing
the reasons for revocation.
(B) The administrator's determination to revoke a certificate of
occupancy under this subsection may be appealed in accordance
with this article.
(C) If the appeal process upholds the administrator's determination to
revoke the certificate of occupancy, the landlord will be required to
issue a formal written notice to all tenants that all units must be
vacated within sixty (60) days. This written notice shall also be
posted prominently in the leasing office.
(b) Within sixty (60) days of suspension, a landlord may make written application for
a reinspection for the purpose of reinstating the license. Within ten (10) days
following the receipt of a request, which shall include a statement signed by the
landlord certifying that all of the violations that caused suspension of the license
have been corrected, the town shall make a reinspection. Upon reinspection, if all
violations have been corrected, the license shall be reinstated.
§ 3.10.025 Parking Regulations
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(a) A landlord must provide adequate parking in accordance with the town's
subdivision ordinance and this code. Additionally, parking is restricted to the number of
off-street parking spaces available at the rental unit and to on-street parking immediately
adjacent to the rental unit's front property lot line. All motor vehicles are further subject to
the parking regulations contained in chapter 12 of the code.
(b) A tenant shall not keep motor vehicles in numbers that exceed the number of
bedrooms in the rental unit either on the off-street parking spaces available at the
premises or on on-street parking immediately adjacent to the public right-of-way adjacent
to the premises, in accordance with Section 123.009 of the Texas Human Resources
Code.
§ 3.10.026 through 3.10.030. (Reserved)
Article 3.11 (Reserved)"
SECTION 3.
This Ordinance shall be cumulative of all other provisions of ordinances of the
Town, except where the provisions of this Ordinance are in direct conflict with the
provisions of such ordinances, in which event the conflicting provisions of such
ordinances are hereby repealed.
SECTION 4.
All rights and remedies of the Town are expressly saved as to any and all violations
of the provisions of any other ordinance affecting the subject matter of this Ordinance
within the Town which have accrued at the time of the effective date of this Ordinance;
and, as to such accrued violations and all pending litigation, both civil and criminal,
whether pending in court or not, under such ordinances same shall not be affected by this
Ordinance, but may be prosecuted until final disposition by the courts.
SECTION 5.
The sections, paragraphs, sentences, phrases, clauses, and words of this
Ordinance are severable, and if any section, paragraph, sentence, phrase, clause, or
word in this Ordinance or application thereof to any person or circumstance 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 Town Council hereby declares
that it would have passed such remaining portions of this Ordinance despite such
invalidity, which remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 6.
It shall be unlawful for any person to violate any provision of this Ordinance, and
any person violating or failing to comply with any provision hereof shall be fined, upon
conviction, in an amount not less than One Dollar ($1.00) nor more than Two Thousand
Dollars ($2,000.00), and a separate offense shall be deemed committed each day during
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or on which a violation occurs or continues.
SECTION 7.
The Town Secretary of the Town of Trophy Club is hereby directed to publish the
caption and penalty clause of this Ordinance as required by Section 3.16 of the Town's
Charter.
SECTION 8.
This Ordinance shall take effect on January 1, 2027, following its adoption and
publication as required by law, and it is so ordained.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club,
Texas, this 8th day of June 2026.
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