Texas Code Enforcement Exam with complete verified solutions 2024 latest update

A You are required to have the Transfer of Demolisher sheet for a junk vehicle abated by the city to TX-DOT within how many days a) 5 b) 7 c) 10 d) 14 B An Antique Auto means a passenger car or truck that was manufactured in 1925 or before, or a passenger car or truck that is at least __ years old a) 20 b) 25 c) 30 d) 35 Brainpower Read More Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:00 / 0:00 Full screen C How soon should you notify the owner of an abandoned vehicle once the vehicle has been taken into custody. a) No later than 48 hours b) No later than the 7th day c) No later than the 10th day d) No later than the 14th day C An Abandoned Motor Vehicle is inoperable and is a) more than 5 years old and left on public property for more than 24 hours b) more than 10 years old and has been left on public property for more than 48 hours c) More than 5 years old and ha been left unattended on public property for more than 48 hours d) More than 10 years old and has been left unattended on public property for more than 24 hours D __ means motor vehicle or special interest vehicle of any age that has not been changed from its original manufacturers specifications, and because of historic interest is being preserved by a hobbyist. a) Collectors car b) Antique Vehicle c) Historic automobile d) Special interest C Notice provided for the removal of a public nuisance (Junk Vehicle) must provide no less than a) Five Days b) Seven days c) Ten Days d) Two Weeks A Junk Vehicle notice must be personally delivered or? a) sent Certified mail b) sent registered mail c) posted on vehicle d) publish in a local newspaper D If a hearing is requested by a person for whom the junk vehicle belongs, the hearing shall not take place earlier than the __ after the date of the service of the notice a) 30 b) 7 c) 2 d) 11 True T/F If an abandoned motor vehicle is not claimed the owner or lien holder waives all rights and interests to the item D Who do you notify is an abandoned vehicle was on the property for more than 48 hrs a) owner and occupant b) news paper c) lien holder d) all of the above B what steps can a community take to make the enforcement administration of a sign regulation efficient? a) Create an ordinance for an owner who constructs, repairs, or removes a sign b)Require a building permit before an owner constructs, repairs, or removes a sign c) Conducts planning and zoning commission hearings before an owner constructs, repairs or removes a sign d)Require content and use regulations of an owner who constructs, repairs or removes a sign. D signs are generally regulated by a) size of the sign b)Location of the sign c) Content of the sign d) Zoning e) All of the above A What is the most common limitation on signs a) Size of the sign b) Location of the sign c) Content of the sign d) Zoning e) All of the above C Sign regulations are grouped in what classifications a) Lighted signs and unlighted signs b) Permanent signs and temporary signs c) ground signs, pole signs, and wall signs d) Directional signs, information signs, and advertising signs. B The two most basic types of signs are a) Lighted and unlighted b) Permanent and temporary c) Ground and wall d) Directional and advertising C ___% is the maximum rate on the amount that may be collected by the municipality for security on expenditures made and interests accruing on liens obtained by a municipality? a) 5 b) 8 c) 10 d) 15 e) none of the above, there is no limit C To obtain a lien against the property where work has been done to bring the property into compliance. You must file a statement of expense with whom? a) municipal court judge b) District attorney c)County Clerk d) City secretary A a Lien filled with a statement of expenses by a municipality for removing weeds, rubbish, brush and other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter to bring a property into compliance is only inferior to what other liens? a) Tax lines and/or liens for street improvements b) Builder and/or contractor lines c) Child support and/or delinquent income tax liens d) None of the above B A municipality may impose a lien against the land on which the building stands or stood to recover payment of repair, removal or demolish expenses unless what condition exist? a) The owner(s) are age 65 or older b) The property is a homestead c) The property is in an irrevocable trust d) The property is in bankruptcy receivership. A If a municipality incurs expenses to vacate, secure, repair, remove or demolish a structure, how may the city recoup its money a) Placing a lien on the property b) Civil suit against the property c) Foreclosure on the property d) all of the baove C when a home rule city brings an action against an owner of a property that is not in compliance with municipal ordinances regarding fire protection. structural integrity, zoning and/or disposal of refuse the case is filed in what court? a) Municipal court as a chap 11 b)County Court as chap 45 c) District court as a chap 54 d) Appellate court as a chapter 13 A Regulations of signs especially regarding the content and the commercial or non commercial use of signs, must be approved by the city council with consideration o