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Animal Control
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All animals that are picked up at large are taken to the Wilbarger Humane Society located at 2801 Sullivan Street, Vernon TX 76384. Their phone number is (940) 552-5373. All animals are held for three working days without a tag, and five working days with a tag, after which, they are either adopted or humanely euthanized, depending on health and temperament. |
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You can file a complaint with the Municipal Court. Note: You will be required to testify against your neighbor, should this matter come before the courts. Please call (940) 553-3311 for more information. |
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Call the police department at (940) 553-3311 and ask to speak to the Animal Control Officer and make a complaint. |
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Call the police department at (940) 553-3311 and ask to speak to the Animal Control Officer. |
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Call the police department at (940) 553-3311 and ask to speak to the Animal Control Officer. |
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All animals must have a valid rabies vaccination and can only be obtained through a licensed veterinarian. |
Board of Adjustment
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A $100 fee is collected to apply to the Board of Adjustment. |
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The Board of Adjustment cannot and will not grant variances for construction in the right-of-way. |
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Any party or individual disagreeing with the decision of the Board of Adjustment may appeal such decision to the State District Court by filing a petition that sets forth why the decision is illegal, in whole or part, and specifying the grounds of the illegality. The City Commission cannot and will not hear appeals from the Board of Adjustment. |
Building Services
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The City of Vernon requires that a permit be issued for all new construction, some remodeling projects, roofing, plumbing, electrical work, and placement of signs, carports, and fences. Accessory structures less than 120 square feet do not require a permit but must not be located in a front yard or street right of way and must not restrict visibility. |
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You will need to come to City Hall at 1725 Wilbarger Street to obtain a permit. |
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Yes, you need a permit to replace your fence, although minor repairs do not require one. |
City Secretary
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Copies of City Ordinances are available from the City Secretary's Office in City Hall. |
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Agendas are posted in City Hall and on the City website 72 hours before all meetings.
Agendas and Minutes |
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Open records requests must be made in writing by sending a letter to the attention of the City Secretary to City Hall (1725 Wilbarger Street, Vernon, TX 76384, by email, or by fax at (940) 552-0569. |
Code Compliance
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One courtesy letter is sent per calendar year per property. If the issue is not resolved within the stated time frame, citations may be issued without further notice. If, after notification, the City mows the property, the property owner will be billed. If the bill is not paid a lien will be filed against the property at the Wilbarger County Clerk’s Office. |
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Yes. A property owner is responsible for any violations that may exist on their property. |
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Yes. Each property owner is responsible for keeping the alley cleaned and mowed to the midpoint of the alley. |
Community Development
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Building, demolition, sign, HVAC, electric, and plumbing permits may be obtained at City Hall located south of the Wilbarger County Courthouse at 1725 Wilbarger Street. |
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Code enforcement complaints are received, documented, and inspected by the City Code Enforcement Officer. Complaints may be reported to City Hall at (940) 552-2581. |
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Building permit fees are based upon the cost of construction for your project. Please contact the Community Development Department at (940) 552-2581 for more information.
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Crime Prevention
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Call the Police Department at 553-3311 and speak to an officer or call Crime Stoppers Tip Line at (940)552-5011. |
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Contact the Police Department at (940)553-3311 to file a police report. |
Criminal Investigations
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Make a police report immediately, and then call your bank and your credit card companies right away. |
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The case must first be reviewed by a Sergeant to be assigned, please wait a few days to call. If you have additional information you can make a supplemental report with an officer. |
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The forgery affidavits must be notarized and should be delivered to the merchants to whom the checks were passed. |
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Every case is different, some require weeks of statements from witnesses, processing of evidence, and just the back log of cases sometimes increases the time it takes to get the case to the Grand Jury. Once the investigation is concluded the prosecution schedule is determined by the District Attorney's Office. |
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If you made a police report of the burglary when it happened, and you can identify your property, call the Vernon Police Department at (940) 553-3311 and ask to speak to an officer. |
Emergency Management
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We sound the Outdoor Warning System Sirens weather permitting on the first Wednesday of each month. |
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The Outdoor Warning System is designed to warn people who are outside to take cover due to hazardous weather conditions. The Outdoor Warning System is not designed to warn people inside homes or businesses. The best warning system for inside your home is a NOAA Weather Radio. These can be purchased for a minimal cost. |
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Yes. Public storm shelters can be found in the basement of the Wilbarger County Courthouse, Shive Elementary School, and McCord Elementary School. |
Fire Department / EMS
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In the case of a life-threatening emergency, we will dispatch a fire truck along with an EMS unit to provide extra assistance since all of our personnel are trained to provide at least Basic Life Support. |
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Normally citizens are allowed to burn small piles of leaves or small limbs as long as the fire is out by sunset and the resident obtains a burn permit by calling the Fire Department. See the Fire Marshal's page on how to obtain a burn permit.
Fire Marshal |
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Our average response time within the city limits is four minutes. |
Fleet Maintenance
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The 24 hour emergency call telephone number is (940) 886-8171 |
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Routine and preventive maintenance is performed on all city owned vehicles when they are called in for oil changes every three months. Construction and heavy equipment is called in each 250 hours or every six months. |
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You may contact Mr. Allen Storek at (940) 552-9961 ext 2, or you may come to the Public Works facility / City Warehouse located at 2015 Oak St. in Vernon, Texas. |
Main City FAQs
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Copies of City Ordinances are available from the City Secretary's Office in City Hall. |
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At the current time we are not under any water use restrictions, however we should all practice good water conservation measures. |
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Building, demolition, sign, HVAC, electric, and plumbing permits may be obtained at City Hall located south of the Wilbarger County Courthouse at 1725 Wilbarger Street. |
Municipal Court
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Read and follow the instructions on the white officer handout or contact the Municipal Court at (940) 553-3311. |
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Appearances can be made in person or in writing. If contesting, appearance must be made in person. |
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The Drivers License office is location at 1700 Wilbarger Street, Room #B6. You can call the office at (940) 552-6372. |
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Vehicle registration is handled by the Wilbarger County Tax Office at (940) 552-9341. It is located at 1700 Wilbarger Street, Room #17. |
Planning & Zoning Commission
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A $100 fee is collected to apply for a zoning change request. |
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Regulations within the City of Vernon Zoning Ordinance dictate the placement of front yard carports. Please refer to the Carport Handout. |
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Any party or individual disagreeing with the decision of the Planning & Zoning Commission may appeal such decision to the City Commission. |
Planning and Zoning
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Pre-HUD manufactured homes (all manufactured homes built before June 15, 1976) are prohibited in the City of Vernon. HUD code-approved manufactured homes are allowed in any lawfully operated mobile home park. A manufactured home may also be located as a fixed dwelling unit in zoning district R-G and with a special use permit in R-2. A manufactured home must be skirted and properly tied down. A permit is required. |
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Some businesses can be operated out of one’s home as long as they comply with the City’s home occupation regulations. Please refer to the Zoning Ordinance |
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Please refer to our Zoning Ordinance or visit City Hall where our official zoning map is located. It is usually a good idea to call or come by our office before you make a large real estate purchase or commitment. |
Police Communications
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If inside the Vernon city limits call (940) 553-3311 for Non-Emergency Situations or 9-1-1 for all Emergencies (ex. Ambulance, Fire or Police). If incident occurs outside city limits please call the Sheriff’s Department at (940) 552-6205 between the hours of 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday thru Friday, or 9-1-1 anytime. |
Police Community Service
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You may call during regular office hours and schedule an appointment, but your problem could probably be handled promptly by a patrol supervisor. |
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You may call the police department at (940) 553-3311 and leave a message for the Chief of Police regarding the Professional Conduct of an Officer. |
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The Chief will speak to citizens about their concerns, but he does not do investigations. All investigations are done by Police Officers and/or Criminal Investigation Department. |
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The Chief of Police is in charge of releasing information to the media and/or the public. If the Chief is not available the Lieutenant will be the Designee. |
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You may speak to any on-duty supervisor. The Chief is notified of all complaints after they are filed. |
Police Department
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Please call (940) 553-3311 and ask to speak to the Municipal Judge and request information on how to handle your speeding violation. |
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You will need the date of the accident, the specific address of the accident, highway or street, where the accident occurred, and the name of any person(s) involved. There is a fee of $6 for accident reports and they must be paid for when you pick up the report. You may contact the Records Clerk at (940) 553-3311 for information, if needed. |
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Much of this information can be taken over the phone by calling the Police Department at (940) 553-3311 and speaking to an officer, or by coming to the police department in person. If you wish to remain anonymous, you may use the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at (940) 552-5011. |
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The mailing address is: 1800 Cumberland St., Vernon TX 76384 |
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Yes, $6.00 for accident reports and $2.00 for offense reports.
ALL fees must be paid in advance.
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All information about people in the Wilbarger County Jail can be obtained by calling (940) 553-1351. |
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Permits can be obtained at City Hall. The address is 1725 Wilbarger St. Vernon TX 76384 and the phone number is (940) 552-2581. |
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Yes, but only for state requirements (I.e. employment). |
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You can contact the Vernon Police Department at (940) 553-3311 and speak to someone in Administration: Chief or Lieutenant. |
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You will need to contact the communication/dispatch department at (940) 553-3311. They will need the license plate information in order to direct you to the correct wrecker service. |
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No, you will have to contact a locksmith, a wrecker service, or an auto dealership. |
Police Organized Crime Unit
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If you wish to remain anonymous, you may use the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at (940) 552-5011. |
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Call the Police Department at (940) 553-3311 and officers will respond. |
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Dates, times, when traffic is the heaviest, vehicle tag numbers, car descriptions, street addresses and names or descriptions of people involved. |
Police Patrol
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The best method is to simply call the Vernon Police Department first at (940) 553-3311 and ask to speak to an officer. If you are unable to call you can come to the police department and report in person. |
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State Law requires all accidents on public property be reported as soon as possible. |
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Texas state law requires that you move your vehicle out of the traffic lane if you can do so safely. |
Police Property Impound
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You will need proof of ownership, insurance and identification to get car out of impound. If involved in a crime call the police department at (940) 553-3311 and ask to speak to the Evidence Tech. If for any other reason your vehicle was impounded contact Goodrum’s Wrecker Service at (940) 552-2842. |
Police Public Information
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A copy of your report can be obtained and purchased by contacting the Records Clerk at (940) 553-3311. |
Police Records
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The Vernon Police Department does fingerprinting for the public between the hours of 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday thru Friday, but only for state requirements (I.e. employment). Please call the police department at (940) 553-3311, if needed. |
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We ask that you please call ahead because it helps us and you will not have to wait for us to find your report. A copy of your report can be picked up from the Records Clerk. |
Police Sections
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You can call Crime Stoppers at (940) 552-5011 and you never have to give your name. |
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You can contact the Vernon Police Department at (940) 553-3311 and we will give you information regarding positions that are available. We can also direct you to where an application can be picked up and submitted. |
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Arrested Adults are taken to the Wilbarger County Jail located on Hwy. 70 in Vernon. Juveniles, ages 16 and under, are taken to a designated Juvenile Detention and Interrogations location. These locations are the Vernon Police Department and/or the Wilbarger County Courthouse. |
Public Works Division
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At the current time we are not under any water use restrictions, however we should all practice good water conservation measures. |
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You may call Bob Cochran at (940) 552-9961 and report the outage. |
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You may call either Alan Powell at (940) 552-9961 ext. 3 or City Hall at (940) 552-2581, or after hours and weekends you may call the Vernon Police Department at (940) 553-3311 (please do not dial 9-1-1). |
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You would want to notify IESI at 877-592-5030 |
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You should contact IESI at 877-592-5030 and request bulky item pick up. |
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Contact Johnny Turkett,Sr. at 940-552-9961 ext. 5 |
Water Department
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Monday – Friday you may call (940) 552-9961 ext. 3, or call City Hall at (940) 552-2581. If after hours or weekends and holiday call the Police Department at (940) 553-3311 (do not dial 9-1-1), and report it to the dispatcher who will contact the on-call water department employee to respond. |
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Monday – Friday you may call (940) 552-9961 ext. 3, or call City Hall at (940) 552-2581. If after hours or weekends and holiday call the Police Department at (940) 553-3311 (do not dial 9-1-1), and report it to the dispatcher who will contact the on-call water department employee to respond. |
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