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The Municipal Court will Be closed on January 15th, and have a delayed opening on january 19, 2018 at 9am. ​

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DIRECTIONS TO MUNICIPAL COURT

The Coppell Municipal Court is located at 130 Town Center Blvd in the Coppell Justice Center. The court is one block southeast of the intersection of Denton Tap Rd. and Parkway Blvd. For easy access to the Justice Center, please park in the lot located between the Fire Station and the Justice Center, North of the Justice Center. ​​

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Help for Self-Represented Litigants

The public has access to helpful tools for self-representation, as directed under Texas Senate Bill 1911, effective Sept. 1, 2017. Visit Texas Judicial Branch website for additional information.

MUNICIPAL COURT FAQ

WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS FOR TAKING CARE OF MY CITATION?

Options for handling a citation are listed on the back of the citation. If you have any questions concerning the listed options, contact the court for more detailed information.

WHAT IS THE FINE AMOUNT FOR MY PARTICULAR CITATION?

Information on your fine and court cost can be obtained by calling the Municipal Court at 972-304-3650, during regular office hours. Have your citation and driver's license number in-hand when calling.

WHAT FORMS OF PAYMENT DOES THE COURT ACCEPT?

The court currently accepts payment in the form of cash, check (with proper I.D.), money order, cashier's check or credit card. Temporary checks are not accepted.

HOW DO I SET A COURT DATE?

Court dates are not set over the phone. You must appear in person before or on your scheduled due date to enter a plea, dispose of your case, or request a court setting. Written requests will only be accepted if they are received in the Municipal Court Office on or before your scheduled due date. If you have missed your due date, contact the court for information on your warrant status.

HOW MAY I CHANGE MY COURT DATE?

Changes in court dates (continuances) may not be requested by phone. Requests for continuances must be made in person or in writing on or before the scheduled court date.

WHAT IF THE COURT IS CLOSED ON MY COURT DATE?

For information of facility closings or delayed openings, please refer to the City of Coppell's main website www.coppelltx.gov, check the Municipal Court Department section of the website, or call the court 972-304-3650. If you are scheduled for a court date prior to the court's opening, the Judge will be available for you until  the last time slot of the day. For detailed information, please contact the court.​ If you are scheduled for court and the court is closed,  your case will be reset. For detailed information, please contact the court.

I RECEIVED A SUMMONS FOR JURY DUTY, AM I STILL NEEDED?

Refer to the Jury Service section, it will inform you if your presence is still required or not.​​

HOW DO I REQUEST TO VIEW COURT RECORDS?

Complete the form below and submit your request in person or by mail to the Municipal Court.

 Request to View Court Records.pdf

JURY SERVICE

Jury service is an obligation of citizenship, which is essential to the judicial process. It is an opportunity for you to make a meaningful contribution to ensure that justice is provided in our community.

If you have received a notice regarding jury duty from the Coppell Municipal Court, your presence is required at this time. Please report promptly at the time and place noted on your summons. The time and appearance date on which you are expected to appear are located in the body of the notice. Jury duty starts promptly at the time listed on the notice, and because caseloads vary, plan to stay the entire day. 

Parking information: Parking is available in the Visitor Parking Lot on the North side of the Coppell Justice Center.  The parking lot on the South side of the Justice Center is reserved for police vehicles and employees only. Parking in unauthorized lots may result in your vehicle being towed.

Witnesses and jurors, who fail to appear after having been subpoenaed, may be ordered to show cause why further action should not be taken against them. If you require additional information, please contact the Coppell Municipal Court No. 1 from 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday at 972-304-3650.

You do not need to appear in person if you are disqualified or exempt from jury service. To claim these exemptions, complete the affidavit that you have received, and be certain to have the affidavit notarized, and returned to the court immediately. It is our policy to make jury service accessible to all qualified persons without regard to disability. If your disability requires accommodation, please call upon receipt of your jury summons, so we can discuss your needs. 
In the event that your services are no longer required, we will post notice here. Please refer back to this page before you come in for Jury duty.​​

MUNICIPAL COURT STAFF

If you have an inquiry for your citation, jury service, or court procedures, please call the main court number at 972-304-3650   

Municipal Court Authority and Jurisdiction

The single most important source of municipal court authority and jurisdiction is the Texas Constitution which gives the state legislature the power to establish courts and their jurisdiction when it sees fit. The legislature exercised this power and first created municipal courts in the Corporation Court Law of 1899. This law has been codified in the Texas Government Code. Municipal courts also look to various other statutes and codes for authority and jurisdiction.
--Provided by the Texas Municipal Courts Education Center

The source of Court of Record Authority is the State of Texas Government Code, Chapter 30, Subchapter L.L.--Coppell. In addition, the following also authorize the Court: Coppell City Code, Chapter 5; 1996 Edition, and Art. 5 Sec. 31 Texas Constitution. 

ADA Compliance

PUBLIC NOTICE STATEMENT OF ADA COMPLIANCE

The City of Coppell acknowledges its responsibility to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Thus, in order to assist individuals with disabilities w​ho require special services (i.e. sign interpretative services, alternative audio/visual devices, and amanuenses) for participation in or access to the City of Coppell sponsored public programs, services and/or meetings, the City requests that individuals make requests for these services forty-eight (48) hours ahead of the scheduled program, service and/or meeting. To make arrangements, contact Vivyon Bowman, ADA Coordinator, or other designated official at 972-462-0022, or (TDD 1-800-RELAY, TX. 1-800-735-2989). 

DECLARACIÓN DE AVISO PÚBLICO DEL CUMPLIMIENTO DE LA ADA

La Ciudad de Coppell reconoce su responsabilidad para cumplir con la ley de estadounidenses con discapacidades (ADA por sus siglas en inglés) de 1990. Por ello, con la finalidad de ayudar a las personas con discapacidades que requieran servicios especiales (p. ejemplo, servicios de intérprete, dispositivos de audio o video alternativos y amanuenses) o si usted no habla o no entiende el idioma Inglés y necesita un intérprete para la participación o acceso a los programas públicos, servicios y/o juntas patrocinados por la Ciudad de Coppell, la Ciudad requiere que estas personas soliciten estos servicios con cuarenta y ocho (48) horas de antelación a la fecha y hora señalada para dicho programa, servicio y/o junta. Para poder hacer los arreglos necesarios, contacte a Vivyon Bowman, Coordinador de ADA, o a otra autoridad designada al 972-462-0022, o (TDD 1-800-RELAY, TX. 1-800-735-2989).

​USEFUL LINKS

​State of Texas Homepage​ 
Coppell City Ordinances​
State Bar of Texas​​
Alcohol Education for Minors List​​

Records of the judiciary including Coppell Municipal Court are not subject to the provisions of the Public Information Act (Tex. Gov. Code Chapter 552.)​​

​​​​​​​​​The Building Inspections Department provides monthly reports for Certificate of Occupancy issued and permits for New Commercial, New Residential, and Irrigation.

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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​upcoming ELECTION INFORMATION

​The next election is: Primary Election​ - March 6, 2018.

Last day to register to vote: February 5, 2018.
Early voting by personal appearance: February 20 - March 2, 2018.
For polling locations and times: visit Dallas County Elections​ or Denton County Elections.

The next General Municipal Election is: ​May 5, 2018. 

Last day to register to vote: February 5, 2018.​
Early voting by personal appearance: April 23 - May 1, 2018.
For polling locations and times: visit Dallas County Elections​ or Denton County Elections.

​Click here for the Notice for Candidate Filing.​​​​

​Voter Identification Information:​
Click here to get the latest facts about Voter ID​.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Am I registered to vote in Coppell? 

To check your voter's registration status, please click here.

How do I get an Absentee Ballot (ABBM) Form?

For Dallas County registered voters, click here.
For Denton County registered voters, click here.

What precinct do I live in?

Click here​​​​ for a map of Coppell precincts.

What is on the ballot?

For Dallas County registered voters, please visit: Dallas County Elections.​
For Denton County registered voters, please visit: Denton County Elections.

Who represents me?

Meet your Elected Officials here.​

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MISSION​

​​To protect the health of the citizens of Coppell from foodborne illness, communicable disease and hazardous materials through routine inspection, education, monitoring, investigation and enforcement of food and environmental ordinances.​Environmental Health protects the public from foodborne, waterbor​ne and other communicable diseases through routine inspections and education.

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Food Safety and Restaurant Scores

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​Development review process

​For more information visit the Engineering Department's Development Review Process. 

​​subdivision ordinance 

​Ordinance Number 2015​-1421​.

​Permits 

Permits, Licenses & Inspections Page​. 

​Pre-construction Packet 

Information regarding required construction materials and procedures​. 

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Stormwater Management Program

Responsibilities

The City of Coppell's Stormwater Management Program is committed to educate the public, contractors and developers on the storm water system and regulations, while promoting environmental stewardship. As a vital element in the City of Coppell overall water resource management strategy, our mission is to efficiently implement a stormwater program that effectively addresses flood control and run-off quality issues while emphasizing the elimination of non-point pollution at the source.​

What Is Stormwater?

Stormwater discharges are generated by runoff from land and impervious areas during rainfall. Surfaces like driveways, sidewalks, and streets prevent stormwater from naturally soaking into the ground.​

Why Is Stormwater Quality Important?

Stormwater can carry litter, sand, bacteria, oil and other chemicals as it flows to our streams, rivers, ponds and wetlands. Runoff from paved surfaces may contribute large amounts of polluted storm water. Cleaning up stormwater not only benefits our neighborhoods and town, it also benefits the entire network of water bodies and land that make up our watershed.

What Agency Regulates Stormwater Quality?

In City of Coppell, stormwater quality is regulated at the federal level by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the state level by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and at the local level by the City of Coppell Environmental Health Division.

As authorized by the Clean Water Act, the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program controls water pollution by regulating point sources that discharge pollutants into waters of the United States. Point sources are discrete conveyances such as pipes or man-made ditches. Individual homes do not need an NPDES permit; however, some industrial, municipal, and other facilities must obtain permits if their discharges go directly to surface waters.

What Is The Texas Pollution Discharge Elimination System?

 In 1987, Congress amended the Clean Water Act to require a comprehensive nationwide program for addressing polluted storm water. The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) is the resulting program. The state assumed the authority to administer the NPDES program in Texas and the Texas Pollution Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) is the resulting program.

What Does The TPDES Permit Require Of The City Of Coppell?

 The City of Coppell has to develop, implement, and enforce a Stormwater Management Program (SWMP). The goals of the Plan are to:

• Reduce the discharge of pollutants to the maximum extent possible
• Protect water quality
• Satisfy the appropriate water quality requirements of the Clean Water Act

What Minimum Control Measures (MCM's) Will The City Of Coppell's Program Include?

Per the TCEQ, TPDES General Permit Number TXR040000, the Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP) must provide a listing and description of best management practices (BMP's) developed to prevent stormwater pollution to the maximum extent practicable. BMP's are required to be developed to satisfy five stormwater quality minimum control measures:​

1. Public Education, Outreach and Involvement
2. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
3. Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
4. Post-Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and Redevelopment
5. Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations

To Report Illegal Dumping​

Call (​972) 462-5164 or email.

Information and links:​

Regional Stormwater Management Program​

National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)​

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ENGINEERING STAFF

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​​​​​​​​​​​​LIBRARY HOLIDAY HOURS​​

Monday, January 15: Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

​​EARLY LITERACY​

​Coppell Cultural Committee

​Saturday, January 25 at 6:30 pm

Our mission is to enhance awareness of the community's diversity through collaborative partnerships. The committee consists of city staff and community members interested in ways to promote cultural inclusivity and diverse programming for all members of the Coppell community. We are always looking for individuals interested in sharing their ideas!​

​​Chinese New Year

​​Saturday, February 10 from 2 - 4 pm

​​The Coppell Community Chinese New Year ​Event is a celebration of the Chinese culture. This event will teach people the origins of Chinese New Year, what makes the Chinese New Year different, and the traditions of the celebration. Join us at the family-friendly event for games, storytelling, face painting, food, and more! In partnership with CHS students.

​​​City Man​ager'S Office Staff​

​​​CITY MAN​AGER'S OFFICE STAFF​

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​​Mission

The Planning Department is responsible for land u​se development management through administration of the Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations, implementation of the Thoroughfare Plan, Streetscape Plan, other physical development plans, ordinances, policies and procedures of the city.  The Planning Department:

• ​​​​Guides the long-term growth of the community
• Monitors and updates the Coppell Comprehensive Master Plan as needed
• Provides research and demographic data to public​
• Updates and maintains Homeowner's Association Contacts, Subdivision Files and Zoning Files​ in the Laserfiche Repository.

The Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission​ is a recommending body to the​ City Council on planning issues, including zoning, platting, ordinance amendments and related planning matters. They are the Site Plan approval authority and have been granted the right to approve Final Plats in some instances​.​
View current Commission members​. 

The next scheduled meeting will be held on January 18, 2018.

Planning & Zoning Commission Meetings are routinely held:

• 3rd Thursday of every month at 255 Parkway Blvd., Coppell, TX 75019 
• ​6:00 PM Work Shop Session in the 1st Floor Conference Room 
• 6:30 PM Regular ​Meeting in the City Council Chambers
• The Agenda/Packet is available the Friday before the scheduled meeting.

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​​Mission

The Planning Division is responsible for land use development management through administration of the Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations, implementation of the Thoroughfare Plan, Streetscape Plan, other physical development plans, ordinances, policies and procedures of the city.  The Planning Division:

• Guides the long-term growth of the community
• Monitors and updates the Coppell Comprehensive Master Plan as needed
• Provides research and demographic data to public​
• Updates and maintains Homeowner's Association Contacts, Subdivision Files and Zoning Files​ in the Laserfiche Repository.

The Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission​ is a recommending body to the​ City Council on planning issues, including zoning, platting, ordinance amendments and related planning matters. They are the Site Plan approval authority and have been granted the right to approve Final Plats in some instances​.​
View current Commission members​. 

The next Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting will be held on January 18​, 2018.

Planning & Zoning Commission Meetings are routinely held:

• 3rd Thursday of every month at 255 Parkway Blvd., Coppell, TX 75019 
• ​6:00 PM Work Shop Session in the 1st Floor Conference Room 
• 6:30 PM Regular ​Meeting in the City Council Chambers
• The Agenda/Packet is available the Friday before the scheduled meeting.

The Biodiversity Education Center is only open to the public during center program offerings.

​Coppell Nature Park

Stay up t​o date with the Friends of the Coppell Nature Park via their website or Facebook.  Check out their lecture series or sign up to help them maintain the trails each third Saturday of the month. Always think SAFETY FIRST​ at the Coppell Nature Park.​ 

Reservations

View building availability and upcoming events

COPPELL NON-PROFIT RESERVATIONS

Coppell Non-profit 501(c) 3 Organizations can request reservations.  Youth organizations such as Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, 4H and American Heritage Girls are asked to submit requests using the non-profit form.  Reservation Form and Rental Information​​

SCHOOL PROGRAM REQUESTS

The Biodiversity Education Center offers school field trips and class use of the building to CISD schools and Northlake college classes. Classes wishing to hold a field trip at the Biodiversity Education Center and Coppell Nature Park as well as classes wishing to use the facility for space to meet while doing field studies in the nature park are asked to fill out a SCHOOL PROGRAM REQUEST FO​RM​​ ​ to schedule their visit.  Programs currently offered can be viewed in the BEC Program Overview and BEC Games documents below. Additional information on materials available for use while using the BEC as well as Geology lesson plans can be found on the Coppell Nature Park Education Resources Page​. 

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​Procedure for School/College Program Requests:

1. Fill out and submit the “School Program Request” form at least 30 days prior to your requested program date.  The form may be emailed to cnp@coppelltx.gov or delivered to the Coppell Road Service Center, located at 816 S. Coppell Road. 
2. The Biodiversity Education Center staff will contact the applicant regarding the program within 2 business days via email.  At this time, if the visiting group has requested that facilitators be provided, the Biodiversity Education Center staff will reach out to the cleared volunteers that assist the center.
3. If sufficient facilitators are not obtainable, the center’s staff will contact the program contact and discuss possible alternatives within 1 week of the request’s submitted date.
4. The program contact must contact the center’s staff via email or phone at least 1 week prior to the program if the program must be cancelled by the requesters.
5. The center’s staff will be in weekly contact with the program contact the month before the scheduled program to offer any assistance that may be needed.
   

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​​​city council candidate resource page​

City Council Places 2, 4, 6 & Mayor are up for re-election. Council seats are held at-large and are for a three-year term. Candidate applications are available in the City Secretary's Office and can be filed Monday through Friday​ between the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The candidate filing period is: January 17, 2018 - February 16, 2018.

Helpful Information:

• City of Coppell Home Rule Charter​
  
• Political Advertising - "What you need to know"
  
• Information from the Texas Department of Transportation
• Texas Ethics Commission, Title 15
• Texas Ethics Commission Campaign Finance Guide for Candidates and Officeholders who file with Local Authorities
• Texas Ethics Commission 2018 Filing Schedule

Forms:

• Appointment Form and Instructions for Appointment of a Campaign Treasurer by a Candidate (CTA)
• Amendment Form and Instructions for Appointment of a Campaign Treasurer by a Candidate (ACTA)
  
• Candidate/Officeholder Campaign Finance Reports and Instructions (C/OH)
• Code of Fair Campaign Practices (CFCP)
• Conflict of Interest Forms (CIQ/CIS)

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​SPRING 2018 SPECIAL EVENTS​

summer 2018 SPECIAL EVENTS​

Summer Splash Bash

Friday, June 1, 4 - 8 pm

Andrew Brown Park East (West Lawn and CORE Pool), 260 E. Parkway Blvd. 

Put on your swimsuits and kick off summer in a cool way! 

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Celebrate coppell - party in the park

Saturday, June 30, 4 pm - 11 pm
Andrew Brown Park East, 260 E. Parkway Blvd.

Coppell's annual Independence Day celebration returns to Andrew Brown Park bigger and better than ever! Check out our event page​ for more information.

CELEBRATE COPPELL - parade down parkway

Wednesday, July 4, 9 am

PARADE ROUTE – SAMUEL TO PARKWAY BLVD., WEST ON PARKWAY TO TOWN CENTER

Celebrate Independence Day with a patriotic parade! Put on your red, white and blue and head over to the parade route early ​​for the best spot!​​​ ​Residents looking for a fun way to celebrate the holiday should participate in the p​arade!  Sports teams and organizations, HOAs, or groups of friends and family can enter a patriotic float, decorate a vehicle or bicycles, or simply walk in the parade. 

Movie in the Park
Friday, July 27, 8 pm

Andrew Brown Park East, 260 E. Parkway Blvd.

Gather your blankets and chairs, pack a picnic and come out to the park for free showing of The LEGO Ninjago Movie! Free popcorn provided by Coppell Parks and Recreation.

Fall 2018 SPECIAL EVENTS

Fall Music Series

Saturday,​September 8, 7 - 9 pm - Band TBA

Saturday,​September 15, 7 - 9 pm - Band TBA

The Square at Old Town, 768 W. Main St. 

Enjoy a night of music in Old Town! Bring your blanket or chairs, pack a picnic or purchase food at the event. Complimentary popcorn will be available courtesy of Coppell Parks and Recreation!

food truck frenzy
Saturday, October 6, 5 - 9 pm

Andrew Brown Park East, 260 E. Parkway Blvd.

This popular event is moving to Andrew Brown Park! Come out to the park to enjoy food truck fare from local favorites! Bring a blanket or chairs for a picnic on the lawn. More info on the trucks that will be in attendance at this event as the event date nears.

KALEIDOSCOPE: A CELEBRATION OF CULTURES

Saturday, October 20, 5 - 9 pm

Andrew Brown Park East, 260 E. Parkway Blvd.

We're celebrating the cultural diversity of our community through music, dance, art, food and more. ​To get involved or learn more, check out the Kaleidoscope page​.

Holiday Tree Lighting​

Saturday, December 1, 6:30 - 9pm

Town Center Plaza, 255 Parkway Blvd.

​Don't miss Coppell's annual kick-off to the holidays! Head to Town Center for fun winter activities, live music, giveaways and our annual tree lighting! Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, enjoy holiday treats and more!

Sponsorships​​

Each year, Coppell's special events attract thousands of attendees. Show your support of the community and showcase your products or service. We can work with you ​to find the right opportunities for your organization​​. For more information about sponsorship opportunities, please contact: ​​Erin Spicer​, Special Events Supervisor.

SPECIAL EVENT AND BLOCK PARTY FORMS
If you are interested in holding special event or block party, find all the information you need here.​

Special Event Packet​
Special Event Application (Please fill out this form and submit to parks@coppelltx.gov​​​)
Block Party Application and Consent Form

DEFINITION OF A SPECIAL EVENT

View Entire Special Event Ordinance ​

Inclement Weather​​​​