If you are found guilty and are not satisfied with the judgement of the Court, you have the right to appeal your case. You must file a timely motion for a new trial to perfect your appeal. To appeal, you must file an appeal bond with the Municipal Court within 10 days after the motion...
If you are found guilty, you may make a written motion to the Court for a new trial. The motion must be filed within 10 days after judgement or verdict of guilt has been rendered against you, and it must specifically include what grounds you rely upon. The Judge may grant a new trial if...
Under Texas law, you can be brought to trial only after a formal complaint is filed. The complaint is the charging document that alleges what you have done and the fact that such action is unlawful. You can only be tried for what is alleged in the complaint. Trials are conducted under the Code of...
Please allow 2-3 days before making an appearance. The Police Department must first file the charge with the Court before we can assist you. Your appearance date is noted on your citation just above your signature. It states that you promise to appear “on or before” the provided date. You must make an appearance in...
You are eligible for deferred disposition if you meet all of the following requirements: You have not had a deferral in Johnson City in the past year; Your request is made before the appearance date on the original citation, the notice to appear, or before any date to which that initial appearance date has been...
You must decide upon and enter a plea to the charge against you on or before the response date on your citation. If you signed a citation in front of an officer, you did not plead guilty, but only signed a promise to appear in Court. There are three (3) possible pleas to a complaint:...
Municipal Court is the judicial branch of City government and is part of the State Judicial System. The Court hears misdemeanor criminal cases, including traffic violations, and cases involving violations of City ordinance. When you receive a citation, the options you have to resolve your case vary depending on many different factors, including, but not...
Subdivision / Development Design Standards: City Design Standards and Specifications Manual Comprehensive Planning: 2009 Comprehensive Plan 2016 Comprehensive Plan Update
The City does not require Certificates of Occupancy for single family residential homes; a building final is sufficient. The City does require Certificates of Occupancy for all commercial structures. Applicants must submit the following: -Permit Application A Certificate of Occupancy inspection ensures that a structure is structurally sound and in compliance with life safety regulations....
Fence Plan Review and Permitting Procedures Applicants must submit the following: -Permit Application -Site Plan: -Fence Location, Height, and Fence Material(s) Irrigation Plan Review and Permitting Procedures Applicants must submit the following: -Permit Application Swimming Pool Plan Review and Permitting Procedures Applicants must submit the following: -Permit Application -Site Plan: -Pool Location and Distance from...
Applicants must submit the following: 1. Permit Application - Click HERE for the application and checklist. 2. Plot Plan: -Address and Legal Description -Lot Dimensions -Building Footprint and Distance from Property Lines -Platted Building Setback Lines (if applicable) -Driveways -Easements 3. Plan Set (Qty. 3); Qty. 4 for Building with Fire Sprinklers; Qty. 5 for...
Applicants must submit the following: 1. Permit Application - Click HERE for the application. 2. Plot Plan: -1” = 20’ Scale -Address and Legal Description -Lot Dimensions -Building Footprint and Distance from Property Lines -Platted Building Setback Lines (if applicable) -Driveways -Easements 3. Energy Compliance Report (2015 edition of “The International Energy Conservation Code”) 4. ...
Bureau Veritas. Starting January 1, 2022, all inspection requests, including re-inspections, will be coordinated by the City of Johnson City. Inspection requests for the next business day must by requested by 4 p.m. CST. Please contact the City by calling 830.868.7111, Ext. 8, or by emailing rschroder@johnsoncitytx.org.
All building projects within the City's corporate limits must comply with the following technical codes: 2015 edition of the “International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings” 2015 edition of “International Building Code” 2015 edition of the “National Electrical Code” 2015 edition of the “International Plumbing Code” 2015 edition of the “International Mechanical Code” 2015...
Bureau Veritas (BV) serves as the Building Official for the City of Johnson City. BV conducts all residential and commercial plan review and inspection services. City Staff receives, processes, and coordinates all building permit applications and related inspection requests, including re-inspections. Inspection requests for the next business day must by requested by 4 p.m. CST. ...
Date and time: Date and time: 2021-12-28 06:00 pmLocation: Johnson City City HallDepartment: December 28, 2021AgendaSUPPLEMENTAL NOTICE OF PARTICIPATION BY TELEPHONE CONFERENCE The City of Johnson City utilizes Zoom Technologies: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88572691226?pwd=VzdwUERlYjc2NFNTRCtndUd1WDJPUT09 Meeting ID: 885 7269 1226 Passcode: 7XG2dc Dial by your location: +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) Meeting ID: 885 7269...
The City of Johnson City’s Public Water System (PWS) recently mailed a lead exceedance notice to all utility customers within the City. The notice was sent out of an abundance of caution and in accordance with United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) rules and regulations. The PWS is...
Date and time: Date and time: 2021-12-14 06:00 pmLocation: Johnson City City HallDepartment: December 14, 2021AgendaSUPPLEMENTAL NOTICE OF PARTICIPATION BY TELEPHONE CONFERENCE The City of Johnson City utilizes Zoom Technologies: Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86896665730?pwd=enF3YlVLZmNOa2hoOUlSRENiOHRlQT09 Meeting ID: 868 9666 5730 Passcode: 5XLRdR Dial by your location: +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) Meeting ID: 868 9666...
