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Abandoned vehicles
129-1{8} — REFUSE
Ch 133 — Iceboxes and Refrigerators
Ch 138 — Junkyards
Ch 206 — Vehicles and Traffic
§ 218-37 — Specific Land Use Standards and Conditions.
§ DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.
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Abandonment
§ C-18 — Public highways not owned in fee simple absolute.
§ 1-1 — Legislative intent; distribution table.
§ 86-11 — Vessels which are unsightly or menaces to navigation.
§ 91-2 — Fees; permit issuance.
§ 96-5 — Regulations.
129-1{8} — REFUSE
Ch 133 — Iceboxes and Refrigerators
§ 133-1 — Safe abandonment required.
Ch 138 — Junkyards
§ 162-3 — Swimming in quarries.
Ch 203 — Vehicles, Abandoned
§ 203-1 — Liability for costs and expenses; penalties for offenses.
Ch 206 — Vehicles and Traffic
§ 218-13 — Procedure.
§ 218-37 — Specific Land Use Standards and Conditions.
§ 218-39 — Nonconforming Uses.
§ DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.
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Accessory buildings and structures
§ 117-4 — Use Regulations.
117-5{1} — ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
117-5{32} — START OF CONSTRUCTION
§ 218-3 — Conformity required.
218-5B{4} — *ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT
218-5B{261} — *LOT, BUILDING COVERAGE
§ 218-37 — Specific Land Use Standards and Conditions.
§ 218-42 — Specific Standards.
§ 218-50 — Mobile Home Parks.
§ 218-51 — Multi-Family Dwellings.
§ 218-52 — Residential Conservation Development.
§ 218-53 — Accessory Dwelling Units.
§ 218-63 — Standards for New Signs in Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Historic Village District and Mixed Use Zones.
§ 218-98 — Imposition of Impact Fees.
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Accessory uses
218-5B{5} — *ACCESSORY USE
218-5B{15} — AGRICULTURE
218-5B{47} — AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY STORE
218-5B{57} — BED AND BREAKFAST
218-5B{74} — BULK FUEL DEPOT
218-5B{219} — *HOME OCCUPATION
218-5B{350} — PRIVATE STABLE
218-5B{362} — RAIL/ BUS PASSENGER STATION
218-5B{368} — RECREATION CENTER -- MINOR
218-5B{454} — TVD BED AND BREAKFAST
§ 218-26 — Fees.
§ 218-37 — Specific Land Use Standards and Conditions.
§ 218-42 — Specific Standards.
§ 218-48 — Planned Development District (PDD).
§ 218-52 — Residential Conservation Development.
§ 218-54 — Residential Compound.
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Adult entertainment
218-5B{9} — ADULT ENTERTAINMENT
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Advertising
§ C-27 — Scheduling; access by public; notice; emergencies.
§ C-42 — Qualifications; appointment of elected officials.
§ C-51 — Appointments.
§ C-56 — Establishment.
§ C-59 — Establishment.
§ C-64 — Tax Assessor; qualifications.
§ C-87 — Notice.
§ C-105 — Establishment of Department and Director; organization.
§ C-112 — Establishment.
§ C-119 — Composition.
§ C-125 — Establishment.
§ C-129 — Establishment.
§ 6-4 — Amendment procedure.
§ 6-5 — Duties of Town Council.
§ 11-7 — Duties.
§ 15-4 — Notice of meetings.
§ 34-1 — Publication.
§ 96-4 — Coastal Pond Management Commission.
§ 103-21 — Notice or advertising of impoundment.
§ 108-14 — Licensing.
§ 108-17 — Public hearing prior to licensing.
§ 138-3 — Notice of application to be advertised.
§ 147-5 — Administrative issuance of licenses.
§ 147-6 — Exceptions to administrative license issuance.
§ 163-10 — Protection of Trees Within Public Rights-of-Way.
188-2.2{100} — SUBDIVIDER
§ 188-8.1 — Submittal Requirements.
§ 188-10.2 — Adoption and Amendments.
§ 188-10.6 — Public Meetings for Applications.
213-1{1} — YARD SALE, TAG SALE, GARAGE SALE, ESTATE SALE, MOVING SALE OR ANY SUCH SALE
§ 213-6 — Signs.
218-5B{10} — ADVERTISING SALES OFFICE
218-5B{59} — BILLBOARD
218-5B{389} — SIGN
218-5B{392} — SIGN - BANNER
218-5B{396} — SIGN - FLAG
218-5B{397} — SIGN - FRANCHISE OR LICENSED TRADEMARK
218-5B{403} — SIGN - KIOSK
218-5B{405} — SIGN - NEWS RACK, VENDING MACHINE
218-5B{407} — SIGN - OFF-SITE ADVERTISING
218-5B{416} — SIGN - TRAILER
218-5B{418} — SIGN - WINDOW
§ 218-11 — Amendment fees.
§ 218-13 — Procedure.
§ 218-23 — Special use permits.
§ 218-24 — Variances.
§ 218-37 — Specific Land Use Standards and Conditions.
§ 218-61 — Purpose and Intent.
§ 218-62 — Signs Permitted Or Prohibited.
§ 218-63 — Standards for New Signs in Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Historic Village District and Mixed Use Zones.
§ 218-68 — Temporary Signs.
§ 218-69 — Hazardous, Obsolete, and Non-Conforming Signs.
§ 218-71 — Development Plan Review.
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Affordable housing
Ch 3 — Affordable Housing Commission
§ 3-1 — Establishment and purpose.
§ 3-2 — Membership.
§ 3-8 — Duties.
218-5B{11} — AFFORDABLE HOUSING PLAN
218-5B{28} — APPROVED AFFORDABLE HOUSING PLAN
218-5B{90} — CHARITABLE HOUSING ORGANIZATION – WORKSHOP
218-5B{280} — MEETING HOUSING NEEDS
218-5B{291} — MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT SUBSIDY
§ 218-28 — Review Procedures, Criteria for Approval, Duration of Approval.
§ 218-47 — Mixed-Use Zoning Overlay District (MUZ).
§ 218-48 — Planned Development District (PDD).
§ 218-49 — Traditional Village District.
§ 218-53.1 — Accessory Dwelling Units for Low- and Moderate-Income Housing.
§ DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.
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Air conditioning
117-5{8} — COST
218-5B{16} — AIR CONDITIONING/ HEATING/ PLUMBING SERVICES
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Air pollution
§ 218-23 — Special use permits.
§ 218-75 — Nuisances.
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Alarm systems
§ 1-1 — Legislative intent; distribution table.
Ch 71 — Alarm Systems
§ 71-1 — Purpose.
71-2{1} — ALARM SYSTEM
71-2{2} — ANSWERING SERVICE
71-2{3} — AUTOMATIC DIALING DEVICE
71-2{4} — BURGLAR ALARM SYSTEM
71-2{5} — FALSE ALARM
71-2{6} — HOLDUP ALARM
71-2{7} — MANUAL HOLDUP ALARM SYSTEM
71-2{9} — SUBSCRIBER
§ 71-3 — Automatic dialing systems.
§ 71-4 — Alarm user permits.
§ 71-5 — Notification of system demonstration or test.
§ 71-6 — False alarms.
§ 71-7 — Disconnections.
§ 71-8 — Manning central office of private alarm system.
§ 162-1 — Actions unlawful.
§ 218-37 — Specific Land Use Standards and Conditions.
§ 218-46 — Groundwater Protection District.
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Alcoholic beverages
§ 1-1 — Legislative intent; distribution table.
Ch 74 — Alcoholic Beverages
§ 74-1 — Consumption restricted from public places.
§ 74-3 — Unsupervised, unlawful possession of alcohol.
Ch 108 — Entertainments
§ 108-15 — Places licensed to sell alcoholic beverages.
§ 108-23 — Places licensed to sell alcoholic beverages.
Ch 155 — Nuisances
§ 158-14 — Alcoholic beverages.
§ 158-38 — Alcoholic beverages.
218-5B{67} — BREWERY, DISTILLERY
218-5B{255} — LIQUOR STORE
218-5B{458} — TVD TAVERN
§ 218-37 — Specific Land Use Standards and Conditions.
§ DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.
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Aluminum
§ 165-5 — Recycling.
165-5B{2} — MIXED STREAM RECYCLABLES
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Amusements
§ 1-1 — Legislative intent; distribution table.
Ch 78 — (Reserved)
§ 162-1 — Actions unlawful.
218-5B{20} — AMUSEMENT PARK
218-5B{283} — MINIATURE GOLF COURSE
§ 218-38 — Prohibited uses.
§ DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.
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Anchoring
§ 86-4 — Speed limit; reckless operation.
§ 86-8 — Sanitation and waste disposal.
§ 86-9 — Noise.
§ 86-11 — Vessels which are unsightly or menaces to navigation.
§ 86-13 — Obstructing channels and vessels.
§ 86-14 — Houseboats.
96-2{1} — ANCHOR
96-2{12} — MOORING
96-2{18} — OUTHAUL
§ 96-5 — Regulations.
§ 117-4 — Use Regulations.
§ 188-11.9 — Erosion and Sediment Control.
§ 218-37 — Specific Land Use Standards and Conditions.
§ 218-44 — Flood hazard areas.
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Animals
Ch C Pt 13 Art XLII — Animal Control Officer
§ C-151 — Establishment and appointment.
§ C-152 — Duties.
§ C-174 — Powers and duties.
§ 1-1 — Legislative intent; distribution table.
§ 40-6 — Studies.
Ch 103 — Dogs and Other Animals
103-1{1} — ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
103-1{2} — AT LARGE
103-1{3} — DOG POUND
103-1{4} — EXPOSED TO RABIES
103-1{5} — KENNEL
103-1{6} — OWNER
103-1{7} — RESTRAINT
§ 103-2 — Licenses required; fees.
§ 103-4 — Enforcement.
§ 103-5 — Access to premises for animal examination or removal.
§ 103-6 — Interference with Animal Control Officer.
§ 103-7 — Form of complaints.
§ 103-8 — Serving notice of nuisance.
§ 103-9 — Keeping loud animals a nuisance.
§ 103-13 — Restraint of animals in heat.
§ 103-14 — Wild animals.
§ 103-15 — Emergency destruction of animals.
§ 103-16 — Dogs at large.
§ 103-17 — Dogs without evidence of vaccination.
§ 103-18 — Animals creating a nuisance.
§ 103-19 — Fierce, dangerous and vicious dogs at large.
§ 103-20 — Animals at large.
§ 103-21 — Notice or advertising of impoundment.
§ 103-22 — Confinement to be humane.
§ 103-23 — Reclamation fees.
§ 103-24 — Redemption.
§ 103-25 — Unredeemed animals.
§ 103-26 — Records to be kept.
§ 103-29 — Report of bite cases.
§ 103-30 — Quarantine of dog or cat having bitten person.
§ 103-31 — Record of bites to be kept.
§ 103-32 — Veterinarian to report suspected cases.
§ 103-33 — Treatment of dog bitten by rabid animal.
§ 103-34 — Killing rabid animals.
§ 103-35 — Carcasses of animals exposed to rabies.
§ 103-36 — Failure to surrender animal for quarantine or destruction.
129-1{2} — GARBAGE
Ch 152 — Noise
§ 152-5 — Specific activities prohibited.
§ 155-7 — Definitions.
§ 155-15 — Purpose.
§ 158-9 — Dogs.
§ 158-15 — Prohibited acts.
§ 158-35 — Animals.
Ch 162 — Peace and Good Order
165-2{7} — OFFAL
174-9{13} — SOIL AMENDMENT
188-2.2{88} — SPECIMEN VEGETATION
§ 188-4.5 — Land Development Projects.
210-2B{3} — BLACK WATER
210-2B{19} — GREY WATER
210-2B{41} — SANITARY SEWAGE
210-8.1D{19} — WASTEWATER
218-5B{1} — ABATTOIR
218-5B{15} — AGRICULTURE
218-5B{21} — ANIMAL HOSPITAL/VETERINARY OFFICE
218-5B{22} — ANIMATED SIGN
218-5B{100} — COMMERCIAL KENNEL
218-5B{103} — COMMERCIAL RIDING STABLE
218-5B{309} — OFFAL/ DEAD ANIMAL REDUCTION
218-5B{321} — PADDOCK
218-5B{325} — PASTURE
218-5B{332} — PET SHOP/ GROOMING SERVICES
218-5B{333} — PETTING ZOO
218-5B{425} — SPECIMEN VEGETATION
218-5B{427} — STABLE, PRIVATE
218-5B{441} — TAXIDERMIST
218-5B{457} — TVD PET GROOMING SERVICES
218-5B{462} — VEGETATIVE PRODUCTS
§ 218-37 — Specific Land Use Standards and Conditions.
§ 218-38 — Prohibited uses.
§ 218-48 — Planned Development District (PDD).
§ 218-62 — Signs Permitted Or Prohibited.
§ 218-75 — Nuisances.
§ DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.
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Antennas
218-5B{443} — TELECOMMUNICATION TOWER/POLE
§ 218-37 — Specific Land Use Standards and Conditions.
218-37D(2)(c){1} — ANTENNA
218-37D(2)(c){7} — MONOPOLE
218-37D(2)(c){8} — TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWER
218-37D(2)(c){9} — WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY
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Apartments
§ 117-4 — Use Regulations.
210-2B{39} — RESIDENCE
§ 210-7 — ISDS inspections.
218-5B{90} — CHARITABLE HOUSING ORGANIZATION – WORKSHOP
§ 218-37 — Specific Land Use Standards and Conditions.
§ 218-46 — Groundwater Protection District.
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Appeals
§ C-31 — Legislation.
§ C-67 — Procedures and organization of Commission.
§ C-68 — Duties of Commission.
§ C-70 — Appeals.
Ch C Pt 14 Art LII — Building Commission
§ C-179.1 — Establishment of system.
§ 15-7 — President and Vice President.
§ 27-7 — Jurisdiction.
§ 40-9 — Planning Board of Review.
§ 58-7 — Appeals of assessments.
§ 58-10 — (Reserved)
§ 58-12 — Appeals of motor vehicle and trailer assessments.
§ 96-4 — Coastal Pond Management Commission.
§ 96-5 — Regulations.
§ 117-2 — Applicability.
§ 163-12 — Permits Required.
§ 174-4 — Provisions of plan — Procedures.
§ 184-13 — Debris and obstructions.
188-2.2{10} — BOARD OF APPEAL
§ 188-3.6 — Changes to Recorded Plats and Plans.
Ch 188 § 10 — ADMINISTRATION, AMENDMENT AND APPEALS
§ 188-10.9 — Appeals.
§ 192-9.1 — Application Requirements.
§ 192-42 — Eligibility.
§ 210-8 — Administration.
§ 210-8.1 — Wastewater Management Commission Rules and Regulations.
§ 210-11 — Enforcement; penalties for offenses.
218-5B{26} — *APPLICANT
218-5B{256} — LOCAL BOARD
§ 218-6 — Building Official/Zoning Enforcement Officer to enforce.
§ 218-8 — Building permits required.
§ 218-13 — Procedure.
§ 218-22 — Powers and duties.
§ 218-25 — Appeals.
§ 218-26 — Fees.
§ 218-27 — Authority to Act on Applications for Low or Moderate Income Housing.
§ 218-29 — Appeals.
§ 218-35 — District use Allowances.
§ 218-71 — Development Plan Review.
§ 218-99 — Computation of the Amount of Impact Fee.
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Appeals board
Ch C Pt 14 Art LII — Building Commission
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Appointments
§ C-2 — Establishment.
§ C-16 — Granting use of property; regulations for use.
§ C-26 — (Reserved)
§ C-30 — Appointments.
§ C-31 — Legislation.
Ch C Pt 3 Art X — Appointment and Qualifications
§ C-41 — Appointment; term.
§ C-42 — Qualifications; appointment of elected officials.
§ C-43 — Enumeration.
§ C-46 — Appointment for temporary absences.
§ C-47 — Appointment during replacement process.
§ C-49 — Establishment.
§ C-51 — Appointments.
§ C-54 — Establishment.
§ C-56 — Establishment.
§ C-59 — Establishment.
§ C-64 — Tax Assessor; qualifications.
§ C-66 — Commission of Tax Assessment Review.
§ C-77 — Budget Commission.
§ C-105 — Establishment of Department and Director; organization.
§ C-112 — Establishment.
§ C-113 — Deputy Building Inspector.
§ C-114 — Qualifications.
§ C-116 — Charlestown School Committee.
§ C-117 — Charlestown Interim School Committee.
§ C-118 — Powers and duties of the Charlestown School Committee.
§ C-119 — Composition.
§ C-121 — Organization; appointment.
§ C-129 — Establishment.
§ C-142 — Establishment.
§ C-143 — Qualifications.
§ C-147 — Establishment; selection and term of Judge of Probate.
§ C-149 — Absence of Judge.
§ C-151 — Establishment and appointment.
§ C-153 — Establishment and appointment.
§ C-155 — Establishment and appointment.
§ C-157 — Establishment; organization and appointment.
§ C-160 — Vacancies.
§ C-162 — Establishment and appointment.
§ C-164 — Establishment; appointment and duties.
§ C-166 — Establishment, powers and duties.
§ C-168 — All commissions, boards and committees.
§ C-169 — Powers of commissions, boards, committees created by Council resolution.
§ C-170 — Appointment of Commission.
§ C-172 — Establishment and organization; compensation.
§ C-176 — Establishment and appointment.
§ C-178 — Establishment, appointments and vacancies.
§ C-185 — Restrictions.
§ C-186 — Rules.
§ C-188 — Elected officials and members of boards and commissions.
§ C-196 — Effective date.
§ C-203 — Continuation of agencies and offices.
§ C-204 — Abolition of agencies.
§ 3-2 — Membership.
§ 6-2 — Membership and meetings.
§ 11-2 — Membership.
§ 12-2 — Membership.
§ 15-14 — Order of Business.
§ 20-3 — Membership, Appointments, Vacancies and Removals.
§ 26-4 — Membership.
§ 26-5 — Duties and responsibilities of the Board.
§ 27-2 — Assignment, Term, Qualifications of Judge of the Municipal Court.
§ 27-6 — Sessions of Municipal Court.
§ 27-11 — Acting Judge; Acting Clerk.
§ 27-17 — Bail Commissioners; qualifications.
§ 30-1 — Removal.
§ 30-2 — Authorization; conditions.
§ 36-1 — Director.
§ 36-3 — Parks and Recreation Commission.
§ 36-3.1 — Ninigret Park Dog Park Facility Sub-Committee.
§ 37-1 — Personnel.
§ 44-2 — Appointment of Chief; qualifications.
§ 44-3 — Appointment and promotion of subordinate officers and patrolmen.
§ 44-4 — Reserve officers.
§ 44-5 — Police Surgeon.
§ 58-1 — Commission, membership and terms of office.
§ 58-2 — Vacancies on Commission.
§ 58-3 — Residency requirement for Commissioners.
§ 58-6 — Officers of Commission.
§ 58-7 — Appeals of assessments.
§ 86-22 — Harbor Master.
§ 86-23 — Assistant Harbor Masters.
96-2{4} — COASTAL POND MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
96-2{7} — HARBOR MASTER
§ 96-4 — Coastal Pond Management Commission.
§ 158-4.1 — Friends of Ninigret Park-establishment and membership.
§ 163-4 — Appointment and Qualifications.
§ 188-1.8 — Administrative Officer.
188-2.2{3} — ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
188-2.2{102} — TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
§ 210-8 — Administration.
§ 218-18 — Establishment/membership.
§ 218-22 — Powers and duties.
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Ashes
129-1{8} — REFUSE
129-1{9} — RUBBISH
§ 155-6 — Purpose.
§ 155-9 — Restrictions on Location, Operation and Use.
§ 155-12 — Applicability of other regulations and laws
§ 158-11 — Waste disposal.
§ 158-40 — Disposal of waste.
§ 184-13 — Debris and obstructions.
218-5B{88} — CEMETERY/ COLUMBARIUM/ CREMATORIUM
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Assessments
§ C-55 — Organization.
§ C-61 — Powers and duties.
Ch C Pt 6 Art XXIII — Tax Assessment
§ C-64 — Tax Assessor; qualifications.
§ C-65 — Duties of Tax Assessor.
§ C-66 — Commission of Tax Assessment Review.
§ C-67 — Procedures and organization of Commission.
§ C-68 — Duties of Commission.
§ C-69 — Correction of assessments.
§ C-70 — Appeals.
§ C-201 — Continuation of tax obligation.
§ 1-1 — Legislative intent; distribution table.
§ 1-4 — Local laws and ordinances saved from repeal; matters not affected by repeal.
§ 27-10 — Costs.
Ch 58 — Tax Assessment Review
§ 58-1 — Commission, membership and terms of office.
§ 58-3 — Residency requirement for Commissioners.
§ 58-7 — Appeals of assessments.
§ 58-10 — (Reserved)
§ 58-11 — Town Council may act on abatement.
§ 58-12 — Appeals of motor vehicle and trailer assessments.
117-5{26} — MARKET VALUE
§ 147-1 — Taxes to be paid before issuance or renewal.
§ 174-8 — Notification.
§ 188-3.3 — Fees.
§ 188-4.4 — Environmental Analysis.
§ 188-4.5 — Land Development Projects.
§ 192-9.1 — Application Requirements.
§ 192-9.2 — Residency Requirement and Eligibility Criteria.
Ch 192 Art VII — Parsonages - Real Estate Assessment Exemption
§ 192-37 — Purpose.
§ 192-39 — Administration.
§ 192-40 — Noncompliance and Revocation of Reduced Tax Assessment.
§ 192-41 — Purpose.
§ 192-43 — Exemptions.
§ 210-8.1 — Wastewater Management Commission Rules and Regulations.
210-8.1D{12} — ISDS INSPECTIONS
§ 210-10 — Financing.
§ 218-13 — Procedure.
§ 218-28 — Review Procedures, Criteria for Approval, Duration of Approval.
§ 218-68 — Temporary Signs.
§ 218-97 — Intent.
§ 218-104 — Effective Date.
§ DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.
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Assessor
§ C-55 — Organization.
§ C-64 — Tax Assessor; qualifications.
§ C-65 — Duties of Tax Assessor.
§ C-68 — Duties of Commission.
§ C-69 — Correction of assessments.
§ C-70 — Appeals.
§ C-115 — Powers and duties.
§ C-204 — Abolition of agencies.
§ 4-2 — Officials Responsible.
§ 20-3 — Membership, Appointments, Vacancies and Removals.
§ 58-7 — Appeals of assessments.
§ 58-10 — (Reserved)
§ 58-12 — Appeals of motor vehicle and trailer assessments.
§ 188-5.3 — Recreation Facilities and Open Space Dedication.
§ 188-9.2 — Major Subdivision Land Development Review Procedures.
§ 192-1 — Exemption authorized.
§ 192-3 — Eligibility.
§ 192-8 — Information to prove eligibility; residency requirement.
§ 192-9.1 — Application Requirements.
§ 192-9.2 — Residency Requirement and Eligibility Criteria.
§ 192-9.4 — Date to file applications.
§ 192-13 — Effect upon Assessor's authority.
§ 192-16.1 — Eligibility.
§ 192-16.3 — Eligibility.
§ 192-18 — Eligibility.
§ 192-20 — Eligibility.
§ 192-21 — Exemption authorized.
§ 192-22 — Eligibility.
§ 192-23 — Applications; exemptions to be on fiscal-year basis.
§ 192-24 — Proof of eligibility; residency requirement.
§ 192-30 — Effect on Assessor's authority.
§ 192-32 — Eligibility.
§ 192-39 — Administration.
§ 192-42 — Eligibility.
§ 218-8 — Building permits required.
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Attorney fees
§ 155-13 — Penalties.
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Attorney's fees
§ 30-3 — Payment of fees and expenses.