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Residential Burglar Alarm Systems must be registered with the City of Hill Country Village. Obtain a permit application here. ANIMAL REGISTRATION Animal Control is governed largely by the City's Animal Control Ordinance which prohibits animals from running at-large. The City also has a "Dangerous Dog" ordinance which prohibits a dog from attacking another animal or person. Any violations of these ordinances may constitute a fine payable by the owner. Should you require Animal Control Services during business hours, contact City Hall at 494-3671. After hours, contact the Police Dispatch at 335-6000. All pets must be registered with the City of Hill Country
Village; pet registration and tags can be purchased at City Hall during business
hours.
Any domestic animal must have current vaccinations. The City allows for
a reasonable amount of domestic animals on your property. The city does not
allow exotic animals. No animal
shall be bred or boarded for commercial gain within the corporate city limits
of Hill Country Village. Animals must be restrained by a leash, chain, cord, or rope when off the property. If a dog is found running at large it will be impounded and the owner may be cited for this violation. A fee is assessed for impounding an animal. For the removal of deceased animals, please contact Waste Management at 368-5000. AUTO REGISTRATION Contact the Bexar County Tax Assessor-Collector's Motor Vehicle Registration 335-6627. The closest office is the Northside sub-station is located in Salado Creek Business Park, 3370 Nacogdoches Road. voice: 210-494-3671 Our
office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The office is closed weekends and official city holidays.
CITY
LOCATION & SIZE
The City of Hill Country Village is located on
the North Side of Bexar County approximately two miles North of the San Antonio
International Airport. It is surrounded on the North Side by the Town of
Hollywood Park and by the City of San Antonio to the East, West, and South. The City has approximately 22 miles of center-line roads and
2.1 square miles of land (approximately 1,344 acres).
The 2000 Census reported a population of 1,028 for the City. Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is responsible for issuing Drivers Licenses and State Identification Cards. The two closest DPS
offices closest to Hill Country Village are at the following locations: Voter Registration (Bexar County Elections Department) Precinct 3091 is located in the City of Hill Country Village. The office can be reached by phone at 335-VOTE (335-8683). Mayor and City Council members are elected for two (2) year terms. City elections are conducted the first Saturday in May of the election year. EMERGENCIES POLICE
9-1-1 FIRE/RESCUE 9-1-1 AMBULANCE SERVICE 9-1-1 FROM CELL PHONE 9-1-1 and give name of City POLICE CELL PHONE 494-6111 POLICE DISPATCHER 335-6000 FEES CHARGED FOR PERMITS, SERVICES Hill Country Village charges fees for permits and services. Click here to see the current fee schedule. FINGERPRINTING Fingerprinting services are available on Thursday mornings from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. The cost is $5 per card. Please call a few minutes ahead of time so that we may ensure that the officer is available. FIREWORKS, FIREARMS, AND OTHER PROJECTILE-PRODUCING DEVICES Fireworks/discharge of firearms are prohibited within the City Limits. This includes pellet, BB guns, slingshots, wrist rockets, blowguns, and bow and arrows. A permit obtained from City Hall is required to have a garage sale within the city limits. Only one garage sale sign is authorized and may be located in the front yard of the residence only. Size of the sign is limited to 4 square feet. Residents are allowed 2 sales per year. No food items or beverages can be sold. Obtain a permit application here. Property owners are responsible for maintaining the street right-of-way
in front of their property. Burning of accumulated garbage, trash and brush is prohibited. Grass and weeds must not exceed a height of 18 inches for commercial properties. Septic systems are inspected by the City's Health Inspector. HOLIDAYS Each year City Council designates official city holidays. In general, the following holidays are observed by the City: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve. Year-round water conservation is encouraged by the City Council and Bexar Metropolitan Water District. Watering with sprinklers is prohibited between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. as per Ordinance #561. Watering with a hand-held hose with a shut-off nozzle, 5 gallon bucket, or using a drip-irrigation system is permitted at any time. During times of drought, additional restrictions will apply as announced by the Edwards Aquifer Authority. Agendas
are posted 72 hours prior to meeting at City Hall, 116 Aspen Lane.
These are posted on the bulletin board on the porch of City Hall and may
be viewed 24 hours a day. Meetings, except for executive session, are open to
the public. City Council – Generally, the Council meets third Thursday of each month at 5 p.m. View the schedule on the Master Calendar. Board of Adjustment – Meets as needed Zoning Commission – Meets as needed Economic Development Corporation – Meets as neededBusiness District Construction Review Board – Meets as needed MUNICIPAL COURT Court meets at 12 p.m. on one Tuesday of each month. More information on the Municipal Court is available by clicking here. The Hill Country Village Homeowners Association prints and mails a newsletter every other month. The City periodically provides a newsletter. See Tree Trimming-Oak Trees below. All parking in the street (along Crest Trail or Cabin Path) or on the right of way (all other streets) must be in the direction of traffic flow. Parking the wrong direction is a violation of state law, which is aggressively enforced by the Police Department. City ordinance #728 prohibits any parking on Paso Del Norte. PATROL BY The Police Department offers residents and businesses an "Out of Town Patrol-By" to keep a watch on a property within the City. Call City Hall or complete the request on-line by clicking here. The City has adopted the International Building Codes and Zoning Code to govern construction. Permits are required for all modifications, building additions, alterations, accessory buildings, electrical, and plumbing work before work begins. Coordination and review of the project with the City is highly recommended before any work begins to ensure compliance with zoning regulations. Obtain a permit application here. POACHING The taking of deer and other wildlife inside city limits is prohibited by ordinance. A reward of up to $2,000 is available for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone caught attempting to harvest wildlife in the City Limits. Contact City Hall for details. PROPERTY APPRAISALS Property appraisals are through the Bexar Appraisal District, 224-2432. Trees and shrubbery must not interfere with pedestrian or vehicular traffic on streets or Cavalry Trail. The cutting of new streets (less than 10 years old) is prohibited. All repairs to street cuts on other streets must be guaranteed for the life of the street and requires a Right of Way work permit. Contact City Hall for information. Northeast Independent School District, 804-7000, serves the City of Hill Country Village. SPEED LIMIT 30 mph unless otherwise posted. Property taxes are payable through the Bexar County Tax Assessor-Collector, 335-6628. Homestead Exemption City ordinance 858 (4/18/02) authorizes a revised ad valorem (property) tax exemption of 20% to individuals who claim a home as their primary residence. This exemption is applied to one's taxable tax valuation and only affects property tax imposed by the City of Hill Country Village. Over 65/Disabled Exemption TREE TRIMMING-OAK TREES Wounds to oak trees from trimming, cutting and breaking shall be painted within one hour of the wound with asphaltic, exterior oil or latex base paint. Tree trimming does not require a permit. For information on oak wilt, see http://www.texasoakwilt.org. Cable
Television - Time-Warner
Cable, 244-0500 Electricity
- CPS Energy,
353-3279 Garbage & Recycling - Waste Management, 368-5000 Gas -
CPS Energy,
353-3279 Telephone
- SBC,
1-800-464-7928 Water -
Bexar
Metropolitan Water District, 922-1221 Solid waste disposal is contracted out to Waste Management. For customer service, please call 368-5000. Brush Place at curb in front of property for pickup the last Saturday of the month. Limbs may be no longer than 6 feet. You are allowed no more than 29 cubic yards (about 10 1/2 level pickup truck beds full). City Ordinance prohibits burning accumulated trash and brush. Dead Animals Dead animals will be picked up by Waste Management. The animal must be placed on the right-of-way by the homeowner. Neither the city staff nor the waste company personnel will enter your property to remove the animals. Garbage pickup is scheduled on Wednesdays and Saturdays. You may place one polycart plus 8 bags or bundles out for collection for regular pickup. Cost: $23.52 per month Household Hazardous Waste is provided through Bexar County. Call 800-449-7587 to schedule a pickup. Recycling When: Wednesday of weeks with no holiday Cost: $1.60 per month Where: Curbside if you have front garbage pickup. Magazines and other paper can be dropped off in the dumpster in front of City Hall. What: Newspapers and inserts, cardboard, RINSED glass bottles, jars, aluminum and tin cans and plastics including milk cartons and bottles. Our recycler does not take Styrofoam or plastic bags. How:
Use container of your choice. Plastic
bags may be used. Please separate
newspapers from other items. Recycling
bins are provided by Waste
Management; additional bins may be purchased at local home improvement stores. WELLS The City of Hill Country Village does not require a city permit to install a well on your property. However, you need to contact Bexar Met Water District and the Edwards Aquifer Authority. Contact Scott Oakland at Bexar Met, 354-6573, to obtain a permit ($100). Contact Naomi at the EAA, 477-5130. She can assist you with obtaining water rights. Contact Jeff at the EAA, 477-5145. He can assist you with obtaining a well construction permit. Copies of the City's Zoning Code is available at City Hall or by clicking here. The City Zoning Use Map delineates the boundaries of the various zoning districts and is available for viewing by clicking here (.pdf file). |
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