Every town writes its own rules, and Mercedes's live in its municipal code — 16 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 AO — Adopting Ordinance
- Ch CHA — Home Rule Charter (§ 1.01 – § 11.01)
- Ch 1 — General Provisions (§ 1.01.001 – § 1.12.038)
- Ch 2 — Animal Control (§ 2.01.001 – § 2.01.017)
- Ch 3 — Building Regulations (§ 3.02.001 – § 3.11.006)
- Ch 4 — Business Regulations (§ 4.01.001 – § 4.14.007)
- Ch 5 — Fire Prevention and Protection (§ 5.02.001 – § 5.04.001)
- Ch 6 — Health and Sanitation (§ 6.02.001 – § 6.05.024)
- Ch 7 — Municipal Court (§ 7.01.001 – § 7.02.002)
- Ch 8 — Offenses and Nuisances (§ 8.01.001 – § 8.07.070)
- Ch 9 — Personnel (§ 9.01.001 – § 9.03.002)
- Ch 10 — Subdivision Regulation (§ 10.01.001 – § 10.03.003)
- Ch 11 — Taxation (§ 11.01.001 – § 11.04.005)
- Ch 12 — Traffic and Vehicles (§ 12.01.001 – § 12.10.009)
- Ch 13 — Utilities (§ 13.02.001 – § 13.12.005)
- Ch 14 — Zoning (§ 14.02.001 – § 14.04.001)