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Charter Revision Committee
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Colton P. BBS resident representing the Patriotguard.org
See additional info below and over right.
Our main mission is to attend the funeral services of fallen American heroes as invited guests of the family. Each mission we undertake has two basic objectives:
- Show our sincere respect for our fallen heroes, their families, and their communities.
- Shield the mourning family and their friends from interruptions created by any protestor or group of protestors.
Lt Josh P Wildland Liason with the Austin Fire Department speaking with BBS residents about wildfire safety & actions to take with protecting their homes.
Wildfire Safety and Preparedness
leaves and broken limbs is a perfect recipe for flying Embers to ignite which is right against the outer edge of your homes roof) This is what happened in Oak Hill.
2) Roof Turbine Vents during a wildfire cover over with a metal trash can if possible. (Important to stop the movement and keep burning embers out from getting into the attic, while turbine is spinning it
will increase the ignition of the ember within the attic.
3) Tall grass within your property will only add to ignition and intensity of a fire.
4) Vehicles (back & sides of your home), trash, loose items, chemicals, storage on, up, and close to your home will only increase the ignition and intensity of a fire.
5) Boats, trailers, RVs in drive ways. Fiberglass is a perfect combustible for ignition and acceleration of a fire.
6) If possible evacuate with vehicles once they catch fire in your driveway it adds to multiple fires that AFD will have to deal with.
7) See ZONE ONE in Final Ready Set Go PDF.
Stage 2 Water Restrictions
On Tuesday, September 6, Austin Water enacted Stage 2 Mandatory Watering Restrictions due to the exceptional drought in Central Texas.
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COA WEBSITE Water restrictions
Water waste is prohibited year-round in Austin. Leaking faucets, pipes and the operation of irrigation systems with misdirected or broken sprinkler heads are just some of the ways water is wasted in our community. The Water Use Management Ordinance, Chapter 6-4, Water Conservation, Title 6, Austin City Code will provide you with more specific details concerning water waste and water use restrictions. Watering restrictions help conserve our treated drinking water and preserve our water supply in the Highland Lakes. Please note that violations of this ordinance are considered a Class C Misdemeanor, with each instance punishable by a fine of up to $500.
To report violations, please use our online reporting form or call 311.
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We have been receiving feedback from residents about the City of Austin Ordinances that exist for proper enforcement.
Most common residential complaints within BBS
2) Defecation by dog
3) Unleashed dogs
4) Overgrown grass
5) Speeding
6) Storage of Vehicles Trailers, Boats, & RVs parked in driveways.
As a BBS resident you may file and or make a complaint to 311.
Properly Reporting
Code Enforcement Issues
Phone 311
Code Enforcement Reporting PDF
Common Code Violations
Code Compliance WebsiteCall 311, and then push prompt 2. You will be directed to City of Austin information.
• Give the dispatcher the address and tell them you are reporting a code violation.
• Ask the dispatcher to repeat back anything that might be unclear or confusing.
• Write down the complaint number. Seven business days later, call Code Enforcement North District Program
Specialist, Tiffany Hodge, at 974-9036.
• Give the Code Enforcement Program Specialist the address you reported (do not reference the complaint number given to you by the 311 operator. That number is for your personal records only and for the 311 database).
City of Austin FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
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AUSTIN CITY NEWS
There are a number of regulations that concern the storing of vehicles in a residential area.
- There must not be more vehicles stored at a residence than there are licensed drivers. Additional vehicles must be in the garage.
- All vehicles must be functional with the exception of antique vehicles or recreational vehicles. One vehicle under repair for less than 60 days is allowed.
- Residents may keep two antique or recreational vehicles such as a boat or RV screened behind a 6-foot wood or masonry fence.
- Only one commercial vehicle (with a capacity less than one ton) may be stored at a residence.
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On October 8th residents from Battle Bend Springs were able to make a big contribution with cleaning up the greenbelt. Several bags of trash and various amounts of large trash were picked up and removed during the clean up.
It's
The Law!
City Ordinance & Website
§ 3-4-6 DEFECATION BY A DOG OR CAT
"An owner or handler shall promptly remove and sanitarily dispose
of feces left on public or private property by a dog or
cat being
handled by the person, other than property owned by the
owner
or handler of the dog or cat." Austin
Code
Potential fine: Up to $500
To file a complaint or
report a violation Please Contact 3-1-1
City
Ordinances & Leashed Pets
There are 12 off leash areas in Austin for you to
enjoy with your dog. When not in these specified
areas, the Austin leash ordinance requires dogs to be
on a leash no longer than 6 feet on all City land.
Maximum fine: $500
Rules and Definitions
1. Owner: any person owning, feeding, keeping,
maintaining or harboring a dog or cat. Harboring
shall include knowingly allowing a dog or cat to
remain on the owner's premises.
2. Running at Large: not under the direct physical
control of the owner or handler by leash, cord, chain
or similar direct physical control.
City Ordinance 3-3-2
Every owner of a dog and any person having charge,
care, custody or control of any dog shall restrain
such dog from running at large ('81 Code, 3-3-2).
Employees of the city, as designated by the City
Manager, are hereby authorized and empowered to enter
upon any land, premises or public place and to take up
and impound any dog which is observed by such employee
to be running at large.
607 Battle Bend Blvd
Courtney resident of 607 Battle Bend Blvd. is asking for individuals that enter the greenbelt. Please approach from the sidewalk rather than cutting through the side of the driveway. She would like to prevent erosion to that area of her property. Thank you.
Colton P. resident of Battle Bend Springs and a Military Veteran, assists fallen comrades as an escort for the Patriot Guard. Visit what Colton does. PatriotGuard.org
