Every town writes its own rules, and De Soto's live in its municipal code — 63 chapters covering day-to-day questions like fences, parking, pets, permits and property upkeep. Below is the full map of what the code covers.
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- Ch 100 — General Provisions (Section 100.010 – Section 100.090)
- Ch 105 — Administration (Section 105.010 – Section 105.060)
- Ch 110 — Elections (Section 110.010 – Section 110.090)
- Ch 115 — Mayor and City Council (Section 115.010 – Section 115.160)
- Ch 120 — City Officers (Section 120.010 – Section 120.310)
- Ch 125 — Boards, Commissions and Committees (Section 125.010 – Section 125.240)
- Ch 130 — Personnel Regulations (Section 130.010 – Section 130.140)
- Ch 135 — Open Meetings and Records Policy (Section 135.010 – Section 135.190)
- Ch 140 — Municipal Court (Section 140.005 – Section 140.330)
- Ch 145 — Purchasing Policies (Section 145.010 – Section 145.150)
- Ch 150 — Finance and Taxation (Section 150.005 – Section 150.300)
- Ch 155 — City Cemeteries (Section 155.010 – Section 155.170)
- Ch 200 — Police Department (Section 200.010 – Section 200.050)
- Ch 205 — Fire Prevention and Fire Protection (Section 205.010 – Section 205.320)
- Ch 210 — Animal Regulations (Section 210.010 – Section 210.140)
- Ch 215 — Offenses (Section 215.005 – Section 215.770)
- Ch 220 — Nuisances (Section 220.010 – Section 220.300)
- Ch 225 — Human Rights (Section 225.010 – Section 225.100)
- Ch 230 — Emergency Management (Section 230.010 – Section 230.070)
- Ch 235 — Garbage and Refuse (Section 235.010 – Section 235.110)
- Ch 240 — City Parks (Section 240.010 – Section 240.210)
- Ch 300 — General Provisions (Section 300.010)
- Ch 305 — Traffic Administration (Section 305.010 – Section 305.100)
- Ch 310 — Enforcement and Obedience To Traffic Regulations (Section 310.010 – Section 310.100)
- Ch 315 — Traffic Control Devices (Section 315.010 – Section 315.130)
- Ch 320 — Speed Regulations (Section 320.010 – Section 320.040)
- Ch 325 — Turning Movements (Section 325.010 – Section 325.060)
- Ch 330 — One-Way Streets and Alleys (Section 330.010 – Section 330.030)
- Ch 335 — Stop and Yield Intersections, Railroad Crossings (Section 335.010 – Section 335.090)
- Ch 340 — Miscellaneous Driving Rules (Section 340.010 – Section 340.260)
- Ch 342 — Driving While Intoxicated (Section 342.005 – Section 342.030)
- Ch 345 — Pedestrians' Rights and Duties (Section 345.010 – Section 345.090)
- Ch 350 — Method of Parking (Section 350.010 – Section 350.050)
- Ch 355 — Stopping, Standing or Parking Prohibited in Specified Places (Section 355.010 – Section 355.090)
- Ch 360 — Stopping For Loading or Unloading Only (Section 360.010 – Section 360.070)
- Ch 365 — Stopping, Standing or Parking Restricted or Prohibited On Certain Streets (Section 365.010 – Section 365.170)
- Ch 370 — Violations Bureau (Section 370.005 – Section 370.040)
- Ch 375 — Procedure On Arrest (Section 375.010 – Section 375.040)
- Ch 380 — Vehicle Equipment (Section 380.010 – Section 380.240)
- Ch 385 — Bridges — Height and Weight Restrictions (Section 385.010 – Section 385.050)
- Ch 390 — Licensing Regulations (Section 390.010 – Section 390.160)
- Ch 400 — Comprehensive Plan and City Planning Commission (Section 400.010 – Section 400.050)
- Ch 405 — Zoning Regulations (Section 405.010 – Section 405.470)
- Ch 410 — Subdivision Regulations (Section 410.010 – Section 410.290)
- Ch 415 — Mobile Homes and Mobile Home Parks (Section 415.010 – Section 415.270)
- Ch 420 — Floodplain Management (Section 420.010 – Section 420.290)
- Ch 425 — Stormwater and Erosion Control (Section 425.010 – Section 425.080)
- Ch 430 — Wind Energy Facilities, Commercial Wind Turbines, Small Wind Turbines and Solar Energy Systems (Section 430.010 – Section 430.090)
- Ch 500 — Building Codes and Building Regulations (Section 500.010 – Section 500.100)
- Ch 505 — Dangerous Buildings (Section 505.010 – Section 505.090)
- Ch 507 — Blasting Rules and Regulations (Section 507.010 – Section 507.090)
- Ch 510 — Streets, Sidewalks and Other Public Places (Section 510.010 – Section 510.290)
- Ch 600 — Alcoholic Beverages (Section 600.010 – Section 600.220)
- Ch 605 — Business Licenses, Permits and Business Regulations (Section 605.010 – Section 605.750)
- Ch 610 — Utility License Tax (Section 610.010 – Section 610.050)
- Ch 615 — Amusements and Entertainment (Section 615.010 – Section 615.070)
- Ch 620 — Garage Sales (Section 620.010 – Section 620.040)
- Ch 625 — Solicitors and Canvassers (Section 625.010 – Section 625.130)
- Ch 630 — Cable Television (Section 630.010 – Section 630.440)
- Ch 700 — General Provisions (Section 700.010 – Section 700.130)
- Ch 705 — Water Regulations (Section 705.010 – Section 705.370)
- Ch 710 — Sewers and Sewage Disposal (Section 710.010 – Section 710.360)
- Ch CR — Cross Reference (Section CR.010)