Local Ordinances

Here you can find the City's current local ordinances: (Click on the Link)

 https://ecode360.com/SA6469

Until very recently the local ordinances were referred to by number. As examples, local Ordinance 209 for Building Codes and Lot Standards as well as Ordinance 278 for Mobile Homes and Travel Trailers are now incorporated into the Articles of Chapter Four (4) for the Master Codification. Use the link shown above to search the codes by keyword or browse by title.

Code Update: Sec. 2.06.002     Qualifications and appointment of chief of police | Updated on July 16, 2019 in Regular Council Session by New Ordinance (Item 12) The document can be viewed here:https://www.cityofsanaugustinetx.gov/citycouncil/page/city-council-regul... and will be updated by Franklin Legal into the Codes.

Any Ordinances not codified will be located in the Supporting Documents section.

Outdoor Burning Regulations where no City Ordinance Exsists

Outdoor Burning Rule, Title 30, Texas Administrative Code, Sections 111.201–221

Summary of the Rule:

The Outdoor Burning Rule first prohibits outdoor burning anywhere in Texas, and then allows exceptions for specific situations in which burning is necessary or does not pose a threat to the environment. The rule also prescribes conditions that must be met to protect the environment and avoid other adverse impacts when burning is allowed. If burning seems necessary, but the situation does not fit an exception stated in the rule, then it is possible to request a special authorization to conduct burning from the TCEQ. 

Residents often ask if there is a new local Ordinance regarding this, and there is not. The noted State Law applies until such time as a more restrictive Ordinance is adopted by the City of San Augustine.

Important Points:

• Since the City offers domestic waste pick-up, domestic waste may NOT be burned.
• You may burn your lawn waste such as leaves however the burning must not cause a nuisance or traffic hazard.
• If you run a landscaping business, you may NOT move yard waste or trimmings to your property and burn them. Such material must be burned on the property from which it came. To burn accumulated waste from other locations makes your property an unauthorized disposal site, and the TCEQ can impose significant fines.
•  Such items as tires, construction debris, furniture, carpet, electrical wire, and appliances cannot be burned.

The TCEQ Burning in Texas Field Guide File is attached as well as a pamphlet for the short version.