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Vacancies
§ 11-8 — Articles of Incorporation.
§ 51-3 — Representation on Library Board; terms; vacancies.
§ 57-2 — Appointment; tenure; vacancy; removal.
§ 69-1 — Planning Commission created.
§ 259-67 — Administrative Enforcement Remedies.
§ 297-4 — Shade Tree Commission.
§ 319-79 — Zoning Hearing Board actions and variances.
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Vacant buildings
§ 259-34.2 — Imposition of regional component for tapping fees.
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Vaccination
123-20{6} — TREAT/TREATMENT
§ 123-29 — Standards for permits; treatment.
§ 223-3 — Prohibited acts; dog park rules and regulations.
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Vapors
221-1A{1} — ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE
§ 259-39 — General Prohibitions.
290-2{3} — ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE
§ 319-53 — Prohibited signs and digital sign limits.
§ 319-65 — Nonconformities.
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Variances
§ 183-22 — Elevation and floodproofing requirements.
§ 183-23 — Design and construction standards.
§ 183-24 — Development which may endanger human life.
§ 183-26 — Special requirements for manufactured homes.
§ 183-27 — Special requirements for recreational vehicles.
Ch 183 Art VIII — Variances
§ 183-32 — Variance procedures and conditions.
183-34{41} — VARIANCE
§ 259-40 — National Categorical Pretreatment Standards.
§ 259-45 — Industrial Waste Discharge Permit.
§ 281-26 — Preliminary plan.
§ 319-1 — Title.
§ 319-23 — Maximum building setback; reduction in front setbacks; main door facing street.
§ 319-65 — Nonconformities.
§ 319-71 — Permits and certificates.
§ 319-74 — Enforcement; violations and penalties.
§ 319-78 — Zoning Officer.
§ 319-79 — Zoning Hearing Board actions and variances.
§ 319-85 — Conditional use process.
319-87{204} — VARIANCE
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Vectors
193-2{14} — REFUSE CONTAINER
217-1A{1} — BREEDING AREA
217-1A{7} — HARBORAGE
217-1A{13} — VECTOR
§ 217-2 — Storage of nuisances prohibited.
271-2{54} — REFUSE CONTAINER
§ 271-9 — Collector permit requirements.
§ 319-22 — Accessory structures and uses; enclosure of porch.
§ 319-26 — Additional requirements for specific principal uses.
§ 319-27 — Additional requirements for accessory uses.
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Vehicles
Ch 111 — Abandoned Vehicles and Property
§ 111-1 — Findings.
§ 111-3 — Abandoned motor vehicles.
§ 111-5 — Notice of violation; time limit to comply.
§ 111-6 — Service of notice.
§ 111-7 — Failure to comply; removal by borough; imposition of costs.
165-1B{13} — ELECTRIC VEHICLE
165-1B{14} — ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION
165-1B{15} — ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION RATE
165-1B{16} — ELECTRIC VEHICLE SUPPLY EQUIPMENT
§ 165-10 — Electric vehicle charging station (EVCS) rates.
§ 183-22 — Elevation and floodproofing requirements.
§ 183-27 — Special requirements for recreational vehicles.
183-34{21} — LOWEST FLOOR
183-34{22} — MANUFACTURED HOME
183-34{31} — RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
§ 189-7 — Conduct.
§ 190-3 — Maintenance of register required.
193-2{15} — VEHICLE
§ 193-8 — Litter thrown from vehicle.
§ 193-12 — Placing of handbills on vehicles.
§ 193-14 — Trucks or other vehicles causing litter.
§ 193-18 — Storage of litter, garbage, solid waste or recyclables.
Ch 197 — Pawnbrokers and Antique, Secondhand and Junk Dealers
197-1B{3} — BUSINESS
§ 197-2 — Unlawful activities.
§ 214-1 — General provisions.
214-2{2} — BRAKE RETARDER/COMPRESSION RELEASE BRAKE
214-2{7} — MOTOR CARRIER VEHICLE
214-2{8} — MOTOR VEHICLE
214-2{9} — MOTORCYCLE
214-2{17} — POWERED MODEL VEHICLE
214-2{24} — TRUCK
214-2{25} — TRUCK TRACTOR
214-2{26} — VEHICLE
§ 214-3 — Unlawful noise prohibited.
§ 214-4 — Exemptions.
Ch 218 — Nuisance Properties
§ 218-1 — General provisions.
§ 218-6 — Abatement of nuisance activity or condition.
Ch 221 — Parks and Recreation
§ 221-4 — Prohibited acts.
§ 222-9 — Enforcement and maintenance exceptions.
§ 245-2 — Revisions to code provisions and amendments to standards.
§ 259-22 — Tank truck hauler.
§ 259-47 — Sampling, Flow Measurement, Testing and Inspection.
Ch 265 — Skateboards, Pedalcycles and Human-Powered Devices
265-3B{5} — SCOOTER
Ch 271 — Solid Waste
271-2{16} — CURBSIDE
271-2{41} — NONPROCESSABLE WASTE
§ 271-9 — Collector permit requirements.
275-202{12} — BUILDING
§ 277-16 — Restraint of horses.
§ 277-17 — Work on parked vehicles restricted.
§ 277-18 — Time limit for parking trailers and certain vehicles on street.
281-8{25} — DRIVEWAY (LANE)
281-8{46} — LANE, ACCELERATION OR DECELERATION
§ 281-32 — Street system.
§ 281-42 — Driveways.
§ 281-43 — Alley and service streets.
§ 281-52 — Recreational and open space land.
§ 281-59 — Density, dimensional and general design standards.
§ 281-60 — Street system.
§ 281-61 — Off-street parking areas and walkways.
§ 281-74 — Recreational vehicles.
§ 293-3 — Application for license.
§ 293-6 — Investigation of applicant, license issuance, records.
§ 293-9 — Operating regulations, prohibited acts.
297-1{8} — HAZARDOUS TREE
§ 297-5 — Jurisdiction of Commission; reservation of powers.
Ch 305 — Vehicles and Traffic
§ 305-1 — Definitions and word usage.
305-1B{3} — PROHIBITED PARKING
§ 305-4 — Temporary and emergency regulations.
§ 305-6 — Streets closed or restricted for construction, maintenance or special events.
305-7A{1} — ASSEMBLAGE
305-7A{2} — PROCESSION
§ 305-8.1 — Responsibility of registered owner.
§ 305-9 — Speed limits.
§ 305-10 — Speed limits on bridges and elevated structures.
§ 305-11 — Traffic signals.
§ 305-12 — Turns prohibited on red signal.
§ 305-13 — One-way streets.
§ 305-14 — Turning at certain intersections prohibited or restricted.
§ 305-15 — Lane use restrictions.
§ 305-16 — U-turns prohibited.
§ 305-17 — No-passing zones.
§ 305-18 — Through highways.
§ 305-19 — Stop intersections.
§ 305-20 — Yield intersections.
§ 305-21 — Operation of vehicles restricted on public lands.
Ch 305 Art III — Size, Weight and Type of Vehicle and Load
§ 305-22 — Vehicle weight limits.
§ 305-23 — Size of vehicles.
§ 305-24 — Hazardous traffic conditions and other safety factors.
§ 305-25 — Truck traffic.
§ 305-26 — Vehicles to be parked within marked spaces.
§ 305-29 — Parking of trucks, buses and certain other vehicles.
§ 305-30 — Parking time limited.
§ 305-31 — Special purpose parking zones.
§ 305-32 — Standing or parking on roadway for loading or unloading.
§ 305-33 — Angle parking.
§ 305-33.1 — No-parking zones.
§ 305-33.2 — Unauthorized use of parking places reserved for electric vehicles.
305-33.2A{1} — CHARGING
305-33.2A{2} — ELECTRIC VEHICLE
305-33.2A{3} — ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION
305-33.2A{4} — ELECTRIC VEHICLE SUPPLY EQUIPMENT
§ 305-37 — Placement and characteristics of parking meters.
§ 305-38 — Parked vehicles to be wholly within marked spaces.
§ 305-39 — Coin deposit in meter; overtime parking unlawful.
§ 305-41 — Deposit of coin in meter to extend parking time beyond legal limit.
§ 305-42 — Unlawful to remain parked at meter showing violation.
§ 305-44 — Ticketing of unlawfully parked vehicles; payment of fine within time limit; fines.
§ 305-48 — Handicapped parking.
§ 305-49 — Unlawful to park overtime or when lot closed.
§ 305-50 — Unmetered lots for certain types of vehicles.
§ 305-51 — Manner of parking.
§ 305-52 — Violations and penalties.
Ch 305 Art VII — Removal and Impoundment of Illegally Parked Vehicles
§ 305-53 — Applicability; scope.
§ 305-54 — Authority to remove and impound.
§ 305-55 — Tow-away zones.
§ 305-56 — Storage garages; bonding; towing and storage.
§ 305-57 — Payment of towing and storage charges.
§ 305-58 — Reclamation costs.
§ 305-59 — Records of vehicles removed and impounded.
§ 305-60 — Vehicles not to be removed if owner present.
§ 305-61 — Violations and penalties.
§ 305-62 — Unclaimed vehicles.
§ 305-64 — Restrictions on snow emergency routes.
§ 305-66 — Violations and penalties.
Ch 305 Art IX — Pedalcycles and Nonmotorized Vehicles
§ 305-68 — Pushcarts.
§ 305-78 — Violations and penalties.
§ 305-87 — Schedule IV: Turns Prohibited on Red Signal.
§ 305-89 — Schedule VI: Turning at Certain Intersections.
§ 305-90 — Schedule VII: Lane Use Restrictions.
§ 305-96 — Schedule XIII: Vehicle Weight Limits.
§ 305-97 — Schedule XIV: Size of Vehicles.
§ 305-98 — Schedule XV: Hazardous Traffic Conditions and Other Safety Factors.
§ 305-99 — Schedule XVI: Truck Traffic.
§ 305-102 — Schedule XIX: Parking Time Limited.
§ 305-103 — Schedule XX: Special Purpose Parking Zones.
Ch 305 Art XII — Motor Vehicle Noise Nuisances
§ 305-115 — Legislative intent.
§ 305-116 — Engine brakes prohibited.
§ 305-117 — Emergency situations.
§ 305-118 — Emergency vehicles.
§ 319-14 — Allowed uses in primarily nonresidential districts; additional ROD District regulations.
§ 319-16 — Permitted accessory uses to business and institutional uses.
§ 319-19 — Age-qualified housing.
§ 319-22 — Accessory structures and uses; enclosure of porch.
§ 319-26 — Additional requirements for specific principal uses.
§ 319-27 — Additional requirements for accessory uses.
§ 319-29 — Additional requirements in CBD, NC and R-3 Districts.
§ 319-30 — Recommended design guidelines in all districts.
§ 319-33 — Demolition controls.
§ 319-41 — Noise.
§ 319-43 — Control of light and glare.
§ 319-44 — Required number of off-street parking spaces.
§ 319-45 — General regulations for off-street parking.
§ 319-46 — Design standards for off-street parking.
§ 319-47 — Off-street loading.
§ 319-52 — Freestanding, wall and window signs (on-premises signs).
§ 319-53 — Prohibited signs and digital sign limits.
§ 319-56 — Vehicles functioning as signs.
§ 319-61 — Frontage onto improved streets; number of uses or buildings; minimum size of dwellings.
§ 319-63 — Special lot and yard requirements, sight distance and buffer yards.
§ 319-64 — Landscaping.
§ 319-65 — Nonconformities.
§ 319-67 — Portable storage containers.
§ 319-68 — Green incentives.
§ 319-71 — Permits and certificates.
319-87{2} — ACCESSORY APARTMENT
319-87{11} — ALLEY
319-87{25} — AUTO, BOAT AND/OR MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOME SALES
319-87{26} — AUTO REPAIR GARAGE
319-87{27} — AUTO SERVICE STATION (or GAS STATION)
319-87{35} — BUILDING
319-87{53} — COMMERCIAL USE
319-87{70} — DRIVE-THROUGH FACILITY OR SERVICE
319-87{71} — DRIVEWAY
319-87{100} — IMPERVIOUS SURFACES
319-87{102} — JUNK
319-87{103} — JUNK VEHICLE
319-87{104} — JUNKYARD
319-87{125} — MOTOR VEHICLE
319-87{139} — PARKING
319-87{140} — PARKING AREA
319-87{163} — RETAIL STORE
319-87{196} — TIRE STORAGE, BULK
319-87{202} — UNLICENSED VEHICLE
319-87{203} — USE
§ DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.
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Vehicle weight limits
§ 305-22 — Vehicle weight limits.
§ 305-96 — Schedule XIII: Vehicle Weight Limits.
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Ventilation
§ 183-9 — Application procedures and requirements.
§ 183-23 — Design and construction standards.
§ 245-2 — Revisions to code provisions and amendments to standards.
§ 319-21 — Height exceptions.
§ 319-26 — Additional requirements for specific principal uses.
§ 319-30 — Recommended design guidelines in all districts.
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Vermin
§ 123-3 — Fowl.
129-1{2} — WEEDS
§ 217-2 — Storage of nuisances prohibited.
§ 271-8 — General requirements for placement and collection of regulated municipal waste and designated recyclable materials
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Veterans
§ 287-4 — Exemptions.
§ 293-2 — License required; exemptions.
§ 305-48 — Handicapped parking.
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Vibrations
§ 214-1 — General provisions.
214-2{22} — SOUND
§ 214-3 — Unlawful noise prohibited.
§ 319-26 — Additional requirements for specific principal uses.
§ 319-27 — Additional requirements for accessory uses.
§ 319-65 — Nonconformities.
319-87{96} — HOME-BASED BUSINESS
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Violations and Penalties
§ 1-4 — Ordinances saved from repeal; matters not affected by repeal.
§ 1-13 — Altering or tampering with Code; penalties for violation.
§ 111-5 — Notice of violation; time limit to comply.
§ 111-6 — Service of notice.
§ 111-7 — Failure to comply; removal by borough; imposition of costs.
§ 111-8 — Violations and penalties.
§ 115-4 — False alarms.
§ 115-5 — Notice of violation; service of notice.
§ 115-6 — Violations and penalties.
§ 119-2 — Violations and penalties.
§ 123-5 — Violations and penalties.
§ 123-8 — Violations and penalties.
§ 123-14 — Violations and penalties.
§ 123-18 — Violations and penalties.
§ 123-19 — Intent and purpose.
§ 123-21 — Prohibited acts.
§ 123-30 — Violations and penalties.
§ 129-3 — Responsibility of owner or occupant.
§ 129-4 — Notice of violation; removal; liens.
§ 129-6 — Violations and penalties.
§ 147-4 — Violations and penalties.
§ 155-3 — Enforcement; warning.
§ 155-4 — Violations and penalties.
§ 165-4 — Description of service.
§ 165-5 — Billing and payment for electric service.
§ 165-6 — Disconnection and reconnection.
§ 165-7 — Electrical equipment and facilities.
§ 165-17 — Violations and penalties.
§ 173-3 — Violations and penalties.
§ 183-14 — Enforcement; violations and penalties.
183-34{21} — LOWEST FLOOR
183-34{39} — SUBSTANTIAL IMPROVEMENT
183-34{42} — VIOLATION
§ 189-2 — Purpose.
§ 189-6 — Enforcement; complaints.
§ 189-8 — Violations and penalties.
§ 190-4 — Violations and penalties.
§ 193-17 — Clearing of litter from private property by Borough.
§ 193-19 — Violations and penalties.
§ 193-20 — Enforcement.
§ 197-5 — Suspension or revocation of license.
§ 197-10 — Violations and penalties.
§ 197-11 — Effect on existing laws; greater restrictions to apply.
211-1{5} — MUNICIPAL CLAIM
§ 211-5 — Collection procedures.
214-2{15} — PERSON
§ 214-3 — Unlawful noise prohibited.
§ 214-5 — Violations and penalties.
§ 217-5 — Violations and penalties.
218-2{8} — NUISANCE ACTIVITY
218-2{11} — PERSON
218-2{13} — PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PROPERTY or PERSON RESPONSIBLE
§ 218-3 — Nuisance activities prohibited.
§ 218-5 — Notice of nuisance activity/nuisance property declaration.
§ 218-7 — Appeals.
§ 218-8 — Violations and penalties.
§ 221-2 — Authority to adopt rules and regulations; posting of regulations.
§ 221-5 — Violations and penalties.
§ 222-5 — Prohibited acts.
§ 222-6 — No authority to impound property.
§ 222-8 — Posting of rules and regulations.
§ 222-10 — Violations and penalties.
§ 223-3 — Prohibited acts; dog park rules and regulations.
§ 223-4 — Posting of rules and regulations.
§ 223-7 — Enforcement; violations and penalties,
§ 227-6 — Violations and penalties.
§ 227-14 — Constitutional rights inviolate.
§ 227-15 — Violations and penalties.
§ 233-1 — Adoption of standards by reference.
§ 233-2 — Amendments to standards.
§ 233-4 — Continuation of regulations.
§ 239-4 — Violations and penalties.
§ 245-1 — Adoption of standards by reference.
§ 245-2 — Revisions to code provisions and amendments to standards.
§ 245-4 — Provisions to be continuation of existing regulations.
§ 245-6 — Process for issuing violation tickets.
§ 248-7 — Indemnification.
§ 248-8 — Standard permit conditions.
§ 248-11 — Violations and penalties.
§ 253-1 — Purpose.
253-4{16} — OWNER
§ 253-6 — Exemption from permitting requirements.
§ 253-7 — Duties of owners, managers or responsible agents.
§ 253-9 — Duties of occupants.
§ 253-10 — Residential rental unit permitting.
§ 253-12 — Inspection of units.
§ 253-13 — Sale or transfer of units.
§ 253-15 — Violations and penalties.
§ 259-4 — Violations and penalties.
§ 259-10 — Penalty for unpaid bills or insufficient funds.
§ 259-23 — Violations and penalties.
§ 259-24 — Abatement of nuisances; costs.
§ 259-30 — Violations and penalties.
§ 259-31 — Abatement of nuisances; costs.
§ 259-37 — Purpose; Policy; Applicability.
259-38A{34} — INTERFERENCE
259-38A{48} — PASS-THROUGH
259-38A{70} — SIGNIFICANT INDUSTRIAL USER (SIU)
259-38A{71} — SIGNIFICANT NONCOMPLIANCE (SNC) FOR SIGNIFICANT INDUSTRIAL USERS (SIUs)
259-38A{73} — SLUG or SLUG LOAD
259-38A{82} — UNAUTHORIZED WASTE
§ 259-39 — General Prohibitions.
§ 259-42 — Pretreatment requirements.
§ 259-44 — Miscellaneous Regulations.
§ 259-45 — Industrial Waste Discharge Permit.
§ 259-48 — Pretreatment Charges and Fees.
§ 259-56 — Reports of Potential Problems.
§ 259-58 — Notice of Violation/Repeat Sampling and Reporting.
§ 259-63 — Right of Entry; Inspection and Sampling.
§ 259-64 — Search Warrants.
§ 259-67 — Administrative Enforcement Remedies.
§ 259-68 — Judicial Enforcement Remedies.
§ 259-69 — Coordination with Wastewater Collection System Owner.
§ 265-5 — Violations and penalties; impoundment.
271-2{58} — SCAVENGING
§ 271-12 — Collection service fees.
§ 271-13 — Scavenging.
§ 271-14 — Unauthorized collection.
§ 271-15 — Existing contracts.
§ 271-17 — Unlawful activity.
§ 271-18 — Violations and penalties.
§ 271-19 — Persons liable.
§ 271-20 — Injunctive relief.
§ 271-21 — Concurrent remedies.
§ 275-109 — Erroneous permit.
275-202{144} — STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (SWMP)
§ 275-308 — Wetlands.
§ 275-501 — Exemption from plan submission requirements.
§ 275-605 — Maintenance of existing facilities/BMPs.
§ 275-702 — Expenses covered by fees.
§ 275-801 — Prohibited discharges and connections.
Ch 275 Art IX — Enforcement and Penalties
§ 275-902 — Violations deemed a public nuisance.
§ 275-903 — Enforcement.
§ 275-904 — Violations and penalties.
§ 277-7 — Property owner may do work on own initiative.
§ 277-9 — Recovery of costs; work done by Borough.
§ 277-11 — Violations and penalties.
§ 277-13 — Removal by Borough; recovery of expenses.
§ 277-14 — Violations and penalties.
§ 277-20 — Violations and penalties.
§ 277-26 — Violations and penalties.
§ 281-75 — Permits, licenses and inspections.
§ 281-76 — Maintenance.
§ 281-86 — Enforcement.
§ 281-87 — Violations and penalties.
§ 287-8 — Administration and enforcement.
§ 287-9 — Collections.
§ 287-13 — Violations and penalties.
§ 287-13.1 — Conflict with other provisions.
§ 287-22 — Interest, penalties, costs and fines.
§ 287-33 — Revocation of LERTA exemption.
§ 290-4 — Violations and penalties.
§ 293-3 — Application for license.
§ 293-5 — Term of license.
§ 293-14 — License revocation, appeal.
§ 293-16 — Violations and penalties.
§ 297-10 — Denial and revocation of permits.
§ 297-14.5 — Appeals.
§ 297-14.6 — Violations and penalties.
§ 297-17 — Violations and penalties.
§ 305-4 — Temporary and emergency regulations.
§ 305-5 — Experimental regulations.
§ 305-6 — Streets closed or restricted for construction, maintenance or special events.
§ 305-7 — Processions and assemblages.
§ 305-8.1 — Responsibility of registered owner.
§ 305-9 — Speed limits.
§ 305-10 — Speed limits on bridges and elevated structures.
§ 305-12 — Turns prohibited on red signal.
§ 305-13 — One-way streets.
§ 305-14 — Turning at certain intersections prohibited or restricted.
§ 305-15 — Lane use restrictions.
§ 305-16 — U-turns prohibited.
§ 305-17 — No-passing zones.
§ 305-18 — Through highways.
§ 305-19 — Stop intersections.
§ 305-20 — Yield intersections.
§ 305-22 — Vehicle weight limits.
§ 305-23 — Size of vehicles.
§ 305-24 — Hazardous traffic conditions and other safety factors.
§ 305-25 — Truck traffic.
§ 305-26 — Vehicles to be parked within marked spaces.
§ 305-29 — Parking of trucks, buses and certain other vehicles.
§ 305-33.2 — Unauthorized use of parking places reserved for electric vehicles.
§ 305-34 — Violations and penalties.
§ 305-38 — Parked vehicles to be wholly within marked spaces.
§ 305-39 — Coin deposit in meter; overtime parking unlawful.
§ 305-41 — Deposit of coin in meter to extend parking time beyond legal limit.
§ 305-42 — Unlawful to remain parked at meter showing violation.
§ 305-43 — Tampering with meters.
§ 305-44 — Ticketing of unlawfully parked vehicles; payment of fine within time limit; fines.
§ 305-45 — Violations and penalties.
§ 305-48 — Handicapped parking.
§ 305-52 — Violations and penalties.
§ 305-53 — Applicability; scope.
§ 305-55 — Tow-away zones.
§ 305-57 — Payment of towing and storage charges.
§ 305-61 — Violations and penalties.
§ 305-66 — Violations and penalties.
§ 305-68 — Pushcarts.
§ 305-78 — Violations and penalties.
§ 305-80 — Pedestrian control signal locations.
§ 305-83 — Violations and penalties.
§ 305-98 — Schedule XV: Hazardous Traffic Conditions and Other Safety Factors.
§ 305-119 — Violations and penalties.
§ 311-4 — Violations and penalties.
§ 319-6 — Repealer.
§ 319-26 — Additional requirements for specific principal uses.
§ 319-27 — Additional requirements for accessory uses.
§ 319-71 — Permits and certificates.
§ 319-74 — Enforcement; violations and penalties.
§ 319-78 — Zoning Officer.
§ 319-79 — Zoning Hearing Board actions and variances.
§ 319-84 — Special exception use process.
§ 319-85 — Conditional use process.