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Municipality of Bethel Park, PA
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2023-11-13
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Municipal Code
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Chapter 59 Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places
Municipal Code
Ch 1
General Provisions
Ch 2
Administration of Government
Ch 3
Municipal Authority
Ch 4
Bidding Requirements
Ch 5
Community Relations Commission
Ch 6
Employee Benefits
Ch 7
Fire Department
Ch 8
Offices and Positions
Ch 9
Parks, Recreations and Leisure Services
Ch 10
Planning Commission
Ch 11
Police Department
Ch 12
Salaries, Allowances and Personnel Policies
Ch 13
Shade Tree Commission
Ch 14
Unmanned Aircraft
Ch 25
Mechanical Amusement Devices
Ch 26
Building
Ch 27
Property Maintenance Code
Ch 28
Defunct Business
Ch 29
Disorderly Conduct
Ch 30
Dogs, Cats and Other Pets
Ch 31
Driveways, Basements and Drains
Ch 32
Drug Paraphernalia
Ch 33
Environmental Protection
Ch 34
Fees
Ch 35
Firearms and Air Guns
Ch 36
Fire Lanes
Ch 37
Fire Prevention
Ch 38
Firing Range
Ch 39
Garbage and Rubbish
Ch 40
Grading Operations
Ch 41
Historical Preservation
Ch 42
Hunting
Ch 43
Identification Sign
Ch 44
Junkyards
Ch 45
Tenant Occupancy Reporting
Ch 46
Noise
Ch 47
Nuisances
Ch 48
Licensed Occupations
Ch 49
Temporary Outdoor Activities
Ch 50
Pornography
Ch 51
Parks
Ch 52
(Reserved)
Ch 53
Reward for Information
Ch 54
Sandblasting
Ch 55
Sewers
Ch 56
Enforcement of Speed Restrictions
Ch 57
Skateboards
Ch 58
Standards for Pavement, Drains, and Sewers
Ch 59
Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places
Ch 59 Art I
Official General Plan of Streets
59.1
Adoption.
59.2
Purpose.
59.3
Conflicting ordinances repealed.
Ch 59 Art II
Manholes
59.4
Changing elevation: permit required; application.
59.5
Fee, issuance.
59.6
Restoration of surface.
59.7
Bond.
59.8
Failure to comply; cost of work done by Municipality.
59.9
Violations and penalties.
59.10
Conflicting ordinances repealed.
Ch 59 Art III
Excavations
59.11
Specific repealer.
59.12
Definitions.
59.13
Permit required.
59.14
Application for permit.
59.15
Decision on permit.
59.16
General regulations.
59.17
PA One Call.
59.18
Maintenance of traffic.
59.19
Detours.
59.20
Erosion control.
59.21
OSHA requirements.
59.22
Notification.
59.23
Backfill.
59.24
Overnight requirements.
59.24A
Cleanup.
59.24B
Installation.
59.24C
Temporary restoration.
59.24D
Permanent restoration.
59.24E
Additional restoration.
59.24F
Elimination of hazardous situations.
59.24G
Guarantee.
59.24H
Security deposit and/or bonding.
59.24I
Insurance.
59.24J
Emergencies.
59.24K
Equipment damage to streets or sidewalks.
59.24L
Other regulations.
59.24M
Violations and penalties.
59.24N
Severability.
Ch 59 Art IV
Openings in State Highways
59.25
Granting of permits.
59.26
Fees authorized.
59.27
Violations and penalties.
59.28
Disposition of fines and restoration charges.
59.29
Inconsistent ordinances repealed.
Ch 59 Art V
Street Names and House Numbers
59.30
Official house numbering map adopted.
59.31
Official Postal Zone Directory adopted.
59.32
Street name changes.
59.33
Official map.
59.34
Conflicting ordinances repealed.
Ch 59 Art VI
Obstructions of Public Sewers, Drains, Curbs and Gutters
59.35
Prohibition.
59.36
Separate offenses.
59.37
Violations and penalties.
59.38
Conflicting ordinances repealed.
Ch 59 Art VII
Tampering with Public Property
59.39
Prohibited acts.
59.40
Violations and penalties.
Ch 59 Art VIII
Protection of Streets
59.41
Depositing substances on streets.
59.42
Pipes required for gutters and ditches.
59.43
Violations and penalties.
59.44
Repealer.
Ch 59 Art IX
Sidewalk Installation, Construction and Snow Removal
59.45
Title and purpose.
59.46
Definitions.
59.47
Sidewalks required for land development, subdivision, or site plan approval or at Municipality's discretion.
59.48
Opening, removal, or reconstruction of sidewalks.
59.49
Conditions requiring repairs or replacement.
59.50
Sidewalk safety warning procedures and devices.
59.51
Excavated materials and sidewalk construction materials to be safely stored.
59.52
Sidewalk construction standards.
59.53
Relief from sidewalk requirements due to property characteristics.
59.54
Snow and ice removal from sidewalks.
59.54A
Notice of violation; enforcement; abatement by Municipality; violations and penalties.
Ch 59 Art X
Open Spaces in Street Rights-of-Way
59.55
Definitions.
59.56
Areas designated as open spaces.
59.57
Regulations governing open spaces.
59.58
Exceptions.
59.59
Violations and penalties.
59.60
Conflict with other requirements.
59.61
Severability.
59.62
Repealer.
Ch 59 Art XI
Procedures Relating to Streets and Easements
59.63
Definitions.
59.64
Right to take over streets.
59.65
Privately constructed streets.
59.66
Streets adjoining streets of other municipalities.
59.67
Right of entry by Council.
59.68
Provisions to be exclusive.
59.69
Laying out of streets without opening same.
59.70
Failure to open street; petition.
59.71
Authority of Municipality to open streets.
59.72
Petition to open streets.
59.73
Opening of street; action for damages.
59.74
Acceptance of streets by Municipality.
59.75
Approval required for construction, dedication or opening of street; penalties.
59.76
Authority of Municipality to vacate streets.
59.77
Petition for vacating street.
59.78
Effect of street vacation.
59.79
Cost of street improvements; damages.
59.80
Notice of assessment; collection.
59.81
Agreements to improve boundary streets.
59.82
Improvement of streets outside limits.
59.83
Use of abutting lands for street improvements.
59.84
Acquisition of property for unobstructed view.
59.85
Authority to vacate easements.
59.86
Petition to vacate easements.
59.87
Petitions not filed by all affected owners.
59.88
Notice of vacation.
59.89
Effect of vacation.
59.90
Repealer.
59.91
Severability.
59.92
Snow removal on unaccepted streets.
Ch 59 Art XII
Curb Cut Permits
59.93
Permit required.
59.94
Standards for Issuance.
59.95
Violations and Penalties.
Ch 59 Art XIII
Tractor Vehicles
59.96
Definitions.
59.97
Permit required.
59.98
Application.
59.99
Bond in lieu of deposit.
59.100
Duties of Municipal Engineer.
59.101
Duties of permittee.
59.102
Appeal Procedure.
59.103
Penalties.
59.104
Severability.
59.105
Exclusion.
59.106
Repealer.
Ch 59 Art XIV
Encroachment Permits
59.107
Permit required.
59.108
Encroachment permit standards.
59.109
Encroachment agreements authorized.
59.110
Permit fees and agreement costs.
59.111
Review by Council.
59.112
Injunctive relief.
Ch 59 Art XV
Municipal Building Parking Lots
59.113
Reserved and restricted usage of certain spaces.
59.114
Violations and fines for unauthorized use of reserved parking.
59.115
Repealer.
59.116
When effective.
59.117
Severability.
Ch 60
Subdivisions
Ch 61
Stormwater Management
Ch 62
Taxes
Ch 63
Trapping and Wild Animal Control
Ch 64
Trees
Ch 65
Vehicle and Traffic
Ch 66
(Reserved)
Ch 67
Vehicles, Unlicensed Motor-Driven
Ch 68
Water
Ch 69
Zoning
Ch 70
Alarms
Ch 71
Emergencies and Disasters
Ch 72
Flood Management
Appendix
Pt I
Streets and Related Legislation
Pt II
Sewage and Related Legislation
Pt III
Franchises and Miscellaneous Legislation
Pt IV
Zoning Map Changes
Disposition List
Ch DL
Disposition List
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Chapter 59
Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 - Street Opening Detail Drawings
Article I
Official General Plan of Streets
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59.1
Adoption.
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59.2
Purpose.
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59.3
Conflicting ordinances repealed.
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Article II
Manholes
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59.4
Changing elevation: permit required; application.
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59.5
Fee, issuance.
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59.6
Restoration of surface.
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59.7
Bond.
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59.8
Failure to comply; cost of work done by Municipality.
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59.9
Violations and penalties.
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59.10
Conflicting ordinances repealed.
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Article III
Excavations
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59.11
Specific repealer.
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59.12
Definitions.
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59.13
Permit required.
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59.14
Application for permit.
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59.15
Decision on permit.
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59.16
General regulations.
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59.17
PA One Call.
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59.18
Maintenance of traffic.
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59.19
Detours.
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59.20
Erosion control.
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59.21
OSHA requirements.
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59.22
Notification.
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59.23
Backfill.
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59.24
Overnight requirements.
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59.24A
Cleanup.
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59.24B
Installation.
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59.24C
Temporary restoration.
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59.24D
Permanent restoration.
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59.24E
Additional restoration.
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59.24F
Elimination of hazardous situations.
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59.24G
Guarantee.
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59.24H
Security deposit and/or bonding.
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59.24I
Insurance.
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59.24J
Emergencies.
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59.24K
Equipment damage to streets or sidewalks.
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59.24L
Other regulations.
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59.24M
Violations and penalties.
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59.24N
Severability.
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Article IV
Openings in State Highways
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59.25
Granting of permits.
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59.26
Fees authorized.
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59.27
Violations and penalties.
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59.28
Disposition of fines and restoration charges.
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59.29
Inconsistent ordinances repealed.
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Article V
Street Names and House Numbers
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59.30
Official house numbering map adopted.
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59.31
Official Postal Zone Directory adopted.
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59.32
Street name changes.
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59.33
Official map.
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59.34
Conflicting ordinances repealed.
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Article VI
Obstructions of Public Sewers, Drains, Curbs and Gutters
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59.35
Prohibition.
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59.36
Separate offenses.
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59.37
Violations and penalties.
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59.38
Conflicting ordinances repealed.
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Article VII
Tampering with Public Property
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59.39
Prohibited acts.
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59.40
Violations and penalties.
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Article VIII
Protection of Streets
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59.41
Depositing substances on streets.
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59.42
Pipes required for gutters and ditches.
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59.43
Violations and penalties.
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59.44
Repealer.
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Article IX
Sidewalk Installation, Construction and Snow Removal
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59.45
Title and purpose.
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59.46
Definitions.
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59.47
Sidewalks required for land development, subdivision, or site plan approval or at Municipality's discretion.
chevron_right
59.48
Opening, removal, or reconstruction of sidewalks.
chevron_right
59.49
Conditions requiring repairs or replacement.
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59.50
Sidewalk safety warning procedures and devices.
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59.51
Excavated materials and sidewalk construction materials to be safely stored.
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59.52
Sidewalk construction standards.
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59.53
Relief from sidewalk requirements due to property characteristics.
chevron_right
59.54
Snow and ice removal from sidewalks.
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59.54A
Notice of violation; enforcement; abatement by Municipality; violations and penalties.
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Article X
Open Spaces in Street Rights-of-Way
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59.55
Definitions.
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59.56
Areas designated as open spaces.
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59.57
Regulations governing open spaces.
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59.58
Exceptions.
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59.59
Violations and penalties.
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59.60
Conflict with other requirements.
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59.61
Severability.
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59.62
Repealer.
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Article XI
Procedures Relating to Streets and Easements
chevron_right
59.63
Definitions.
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59.64
Right to take over streets.
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59.65
Privately constructed streets.
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59.66
Streets adjoining streets of other municipalities.
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59.67
Right of entry by Council.
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59.68
Provisions to be exclusive.
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59.69
Laying out of streets without opening same.
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59.70
Failure to open street; petition.
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59.71
Authority of Municipality to open streets.
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59.72
Petition to open streets.
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59.73
Opening of street; action for damages.
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59.74
Acceptance of streets by Municipality.
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59.75
Approval required for construction, dedication or opening of street; penalties.
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59.76
Authority of Municipality to vacate streets.
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59.77
Petition for vacating street.
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59.78
Effect of street vacation.
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59.79
Cost of street improvements; damages.
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59.80
Notice of assessment; collection.
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59.81
Agreements to improve boundary streets.
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59.82
Improvement of streets outside limits.
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59.83
Use of abutting lands for street improvements.
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59.84
Acquisition of property for unobstructed view.
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59.85
Authority to vacate easements.
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59.86
Petition to vacate easements.
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59.87
Petitions not filed by all affected owners.
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59.88
Notice of vacation.
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59.89
Effect of vacation.
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59.90
Repealer.
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59.91
Severability.
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59.92
Snow removal on unaccepted streets.
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Article XII
Curb Cut Permits
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59.93
Permit required.
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59.94
Standards for Issuance.
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59.95
Violations and Penalties.
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Article XIII
Tractor Vehicles
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59.96
Definitions.
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59.97
Permit required.
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59.98
Application.
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59.99
Bond in lieu of deposit.
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59.100
Duties of Municipal Engineer.
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59.101
Duties of permittee.
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59.102
Appeal Procedure.
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59.103
Penalties.
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59.104
Severability.
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59.105
Exclusion.
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59.106
Repealer.
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Article XIV
Encroachment Permits
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59.107
Permit required.
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59.108
Encroachment permit standards.
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59.109
Encroachment agreements authorized.
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59.110
Permit fees and agreement costs.
chevron_right
59.111
Review by Council.
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59.112
Injunctive relief.
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Article XV
Municipal Building Parking Lots
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59.113
Reserved and restricted usage of certain spaces.
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59.114
Violations and fines for unauthorized use of reserved parking.
chevron_right
59.115
Repealer.
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59.116
When effective.
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59.117
Severability.
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