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Abandoned vehicles
§ 220-5 — Maintenance requirements.
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Abandonment
§ 1-4 — Legislation saved from repeal; matters not affected by repeal.
§ 104-19 — Abandonment.
§ 104-21 — Cruelty.
Ch 220 — Real Property, Abandoned
§ 220-1 — Purpose and intent.
220-2{1} — ABANDONED REAL PROPERTY
220-2{3} — EVIDENCE OF VACANCY
220-2{10} — PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY
§ 220-4 — Registration of abandoned real property.
§ 220-5 — Maintenance requirements.
§ 231-5 — Abandonment of sewage receptacles required; unlawful to connect receptacle to sewer.
§ 231-8 — Use of public sewers required.
§ 231-24 — Use of public sewers required.
§ 271-39 — Applicability and scope.
§ 295-13 — Zoning Hearing Board.
295-22{110} — JUNK
§ 295-55 — Wireless communications facilities.
§ 295-117 — Abandoned or outdated signs.
§ 295-125 — Nonconformities.
§ 295-133 — Permits and variances.
§ DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.
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Accessory buildings and structures
§ 128-31 — Adoption of standards by reference.
§ 147-1 — Fee schedule.
156-8{34} — START OF CONSTRUCTION
§ 156-16 — Start of construction.
§ 156-25 — Elevation and floodproofing requirements.
253-7{9} — BUILDING SETBACK LINE
253-7{66} — LAND DEVELOPMENT
§ 253-39 — Plat requirements and processing procedure.
§ 257-4 — Pool location and setbacks.
§ 257-5 — Enclosure.
Ch 295 — Zoning
295-22{4} — ACCESSORY STRUCTURE (includes "accessory building")
295-22{20} — AREA, BUILDING
295-22{27} — BED-AND-BREAKFAST INN
295-22{35} — BUILDING, PRINCIPAL
295-22{103} — HOME OCCUPATION
295-22{139} — OPEN SPACE, COMMON OR PRESERVED
295-22{163} — RESIDENTIAL ACCESSORY STRUCTURE (includes "building") OR USE
295-22{225} — YARD
295-22{227} — YARD, REAR or REAR SETBACK
§ 295-28 — Use regulations.
§ 295-29 — Dimensional requirements.
§ 295-55 — Wireless communications facilities.
§ 295-73 — Mobile/manufactured home park.
§ 295-96 — Accessory uses.
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Accessory uses
156-8{1} — ACCESSORY USE OR STRUCTURE
295-22{4} — ACCESSORY STRUCTURE (includes "accessory building")
295-22{5} — ACCESSORY USE
295-22{23} — AUTO, BOAT AND/OR MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOME SALES
295-22{25} — AUTO SERVICE STATION
295-22{68} — DAY-CARE, CHILD
295-22{93} — GARAGE SALE
295-22{152} — PRINCIPAL USE
295-22{157} — RECREATION
295-22{158} — RECYCLING COLLECTION CENTER
§ 295-28 — Use regulations.
§ 295-35 — Open space development option.
§ 295-52 — Campground, camp or recreational vehicle campground.
§ 295-57 — Child day-care center.
§ 295-58 — Emergency services station.
§ 295-79 — Place of worship.
§ 295-81 — Recycling collection center.
§ 295-91 — Townhouses and apartments.
§ 295-95 — Wind turbines.
§ 295-96 — Accessory uses.
§ 295-101 — Noise.
§ 295-125 — Nonconformities.
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Adult uses
Ch 90 — Adult Uses
§ 90-13 — Location of sexually oriented businesses.
Ch 186 — Massage Parlors
Ch 295 — Zoning
295-22{11} — ADULT USE
295-22{146} — PERSONAL SERVICE
295-22{157} — RECREATION
295-22{187} — SPECIFIED SEXUAL ACTIVITIES
§ 295-28 — Use regulations.
§ 295-40 — Adult use.
§ 295-125 — Nonconformities.
§ DT-1 — Derivation Table of 1990 Code to 2011 Code.
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Advertising
90-3{7} — ESCORT AGENCY
§ 90-15 — Exemptions.
§ 128-5 — Applications for permits.
§ 139-1 — Preface.
§ 139-4 — Conduct prohibited.
§ 147-1 — Fee schedule.
§ 203-6 — Park rules and regulations.
§ 227-3 — Permit issuance or refusal; fee; hearing.
244-17{15} — NEWSPAPER
§ 244-27 — Public notice and education.
§ 253-49 — Other fees.
§ 261-41 — Statutory authority; when effective.
§ 266-5 — Advertisement of trees to be planted, replanted or removed.
§ 279-9 — Refusal of motor vehicle storage permit; hearing.
295-22{155} — PUBLIC NOTICE
295-22{178} — SIGN
§ 295-50 — Bed-and-breakfast inn.
§ 295-96 — Accessory uses.
§ 295-111 — Signs not requiring permits.
§ 295-113 — Prohibited signs.
§ 295-115 — Design, location and construction.
§ 295-117 — Abandoned or outdated signs.
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Advisory Board
§ 253-24 — Recreation and open space.
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Agricultural districts
Ch 295 — Zoning
§ 295-23 — Designation of districts; purpose.
§ 295-112 — On-premises signs.
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Air conditioning
231-38{15} — COOLING WATER
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Air pollution
244-17{14} — MUNICIPAL WASTE
§ 295-35 — Open space development option.
§ 295-93 — Trucking company terminal.
§ 295-124 — Landscaping.
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Alarm systems
Ch 27 — Fire and Rescue Services Board
§ 27-2 — Fire and rescue services.
§ 31-3 — Liaison.
Ch 97 — Alarms
97-2{1} — ALARM SYSTEM
97-2{2} — BURGLAR AND FIRE ALARM EQUIPMENT
§ 97-3 — Maintenance of equipment.
§ 97-4 — Unlawful acts.
§ 97-5 — False alarm response charge.
§ 97-6 — Violations and penalties.
§ 147-1 — Fee schedule.
§ 295-62 — Group homes.
§ DT-1 — Derivation Table of 1990 Code to 2011 Code.
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Alcoholic beverages
Ch 90 — Adult Uses
§ 90-10 — Suspension of permit.
Ch 100 — Alcoholic Beverages
100-1{1} — ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
100-1{2} — CONTAINER
§ 100-2 — Consumption restricted.
§ 100-3 — Possession restricted.
§ 100-4 — Consumption and possession in motor vehicles.
100-8{1} — ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
100-8{2} — B.Y.O.B. CLUB
Ch 139 — Drugs and Drug Paraphernalia
Ch 203 — Parks and Recreation Areas
§ 203-6 — Park rules and regulations.
295-22{12} — AFTER-HOURS CLUB
295-22{166} — RESTAURANT
295-22{199} — TAVERN
§ 295-28 — Use regulations.
§ 295-40 — Adult use.
§ 295-96 — Accessory uses.
§ DT-1 — Derivation Table of 1990 Code to 2011 Code.
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Aluminum
§ 128-5 — Applications for permits.
Ch 244 — Solid Waste
244-17{1} — ALUMINUM CANS
§ 244-20 — Residential establishments and small business establishments.
Ch 247 — Stormwater Management
295-22{86} — FENCE
§ 295-81 — Recycling collection center.
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Amusements
§ 100-12 — Liability insurance and certificate of occupancy.
§ 147-1 — Fee schedule.
231-13{4} — COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENT
231-29{4} — COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENT
253-7{66} — LAND DEVELOPMENT
Ch 261 — Taxation
Ch 261 Art I — Tax on Admissions to Amusements
261-1{1} — ADMISSION
261-1{2} — AMUSEMENT
261-1{3} — AMUSEMENT TAX OFFICER
§ 261-2 — Imposition and rate of tax.
§ 261-3 — Permit required for conducting amusements.
§ 261-4 — Payment of tax due; records to be kept by permit holders.
§ 261-6 — Confidentiality of information.
§ 261-7 — Recovery of taxes.
§ 261-9 — Duties of Amusement Tax Officer.
§ 261-32 — Imposition, rate and computation of tax.
295-22{157} — RECREATION
§ 295-28 — Use regulations.
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Anchoring
§ 156-11 — Application procedures and requirements.
§ 156-25 — Elevation and floodproofing requirements.
§ 156-26 — Design and construction standards.
§ 156-28 — Special requirements for manufactured homes.
§ 295-55 — Wireless communications facilities.
§ 295-72 — Mobile/manufactured home.
§ 295-96 — Accessory uses.
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Animals
Ch 104 — Animals
§ 104-6 — Threatening dogs.
§ 104-7 — Violations and penalties.
§ 104-8 — Animal defecation restricted; disposal requirements; exemptions.
Ch 104 Art IV — Control of Animals
104-16{1} — ANIMAL
104-16{3} — WILD ANIMAL
§ 104-17 — Running at large.
§ 104-18 — Impoundment and disposition; records.
§ 104-19 — Abandonment.
§ 104-20 — Harming animals.
§ 104-21 — Cruelty.
§ 104-22 — Nuisances.
§ 104-23 — Disturbance of peace.
§ 104-24 — Quarantine.
§ 104-26 — Liability of owner.
§ 104-27 — Harboring of certain animals restricted.
§ 147-1 — Fee schedule.
§ 150-2 — Permits.
§ 150-6 — Agricultural purposes.
§ 156-26 — Design and construction standards.
Ch 169 — Health and Sanitation
169-2A{1} — ORGANIC WASTE
§ 169-10 — Dead animal carcasses.
§ 169-12 — Objectionable establishments and industrial wastes.
§ 186-12 — Operating regulations.
Ch 195 — Noise
Ch 203 — Parks and Recreation Areas
§ 203-2 — Preservation of property, natural resources and wildlife.
§ 203-6 — Park rules and regulations.
231-7{3} — IMPROVED PROPERTY
§ 231-16 — Use of the public sewers.
231-21.4B{28} — SEWAGE
§ 231-21.11 — Replacement areas.
231-22.2{3} — IMPROVED PROPERTY
231-22.2{7} — SEWAGE
231-23{4} — IMPROVED PROPERTY
§ 231-32 — Use of the public sewers.
231-38{41} — OCCUPIED BUILDING
231-38{54} — PROPERTY ACCESSIBLE TO THE COLLECTION SYSTEM
§ 231-40 — Power to prohibit connections and certain discharges.
244-3{1} — ACCEPTABLE WASTE
244-3{11} — GARBAGE
§ 244-4 — Preparation of refuse and storage practices.
247-9B{2} — AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES
253-7{8} — BUILDING
261-43{4} — FAMILY FARM CORPORATION
271-7A{2} — PROCESSION
§ 279-1 — Purpose.
§ 279-3 — Storage of certain motor vehicles prohibited.
Ch 295 — Zoning
§ 295-5 — Permits and certificates.
295-22{16} — ANIMAL CEMETERY
295-22{32} — BUILDING
295-22{65} — CROP FARMING
295-22{90} — FORESTRY
295-22{116} — LIVESTOCK OR POULTRY, RAISING OF
295-22{147} — PETS, KEEPING OF
§ 295-28 — Use regulations.
§ 295-44 — Animal cemetery (other than sanitary cremation of remains).
§ 295-66 — Kennel.
§ 295-85 — Self-storage development.
§ 295-86 — Solid waste transfer facility; solid waste landfill; solid-waste-to-energy facility.
§ 295-87 — Stable, nonhousehold; riding academies.
§ 295-94 — Veterinarian office; animal hospital.
§ 295-96 — Accessory uses.
§ 295-101 — Noise.
§ 295-113 — Prohibited signs.
§ DT-1 — Derivation Table of 1990 Code to 2011 Code.
§ DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.
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Antennas
§ 279-3 — Storage of certain motor vehicles prohibited.
295-22{17} — ANTENNA
295-22{49} — CLEAR-CUTTING
295-22{51} — CO-LOCATION
295-22{72} — DISTRIBUTED ANTENNA SYSTEMS (DAS)
295-22{101} — HEIGHT OF A TOWER-BASED WCF
295-22{130} — MONOPOLE
295-22{133} — NON-TOWER WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY (NON-TOWER WCF)
295-22{189} — STEALTH TECHNOLOGY
295-22{196} — SUBSTANTIALLY CHANGE or SUBSTANTIAL CHANGE
295-22{202} — TOWER-BASED WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY (TOWER-BASED WCF)
295-22{223} — WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY (WCF)
§ 295-28 — Use regulations.
§ 295-55 — Wireless communications facilities.
§ 295-96 — Accessory uses.
§ 295-122 — Height exceptions.
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Apartments
§ 21-7 — Necessary provisions.
§ 128-50 — Amendments.
231-13{11} — SEWER CUSTOMER
§ 231-14 — Building sewers and connections.
§ 231-19 — Rates and charges.
231-29{11} — SEWER CUSTOMER
§ 231-30 — Building sewers and connections.
§ 231-35 — Rates and charges.
244-17{12} — MULTIFAMILY DWELLINGS
§ 244-20 — Residential establishments and small business establishments.
253-7{36} — DWELLING, MULTIFAMILY
§ 253-16 — Streets.
§ 271-22 — Stop intersections established.
§ 271-35 — Special purpose parking zones established; parking otherwise prohibited.
§ 279-3 — Storage of certain motor vehicles prohibited.
Ch 295 — Zoning
295-22{18} — APARTMENT
295-22{77} — DWELLING TYPES
§ 295-23 — Designation of districts; purpose.
§ 295-28 — Use regulations.
§ 295-34 — Additional requirements for MU District.
§ 295-37 — Retirement village.
§ 295-45 — Apartments.
§ 295-56 — Conversion of existing buildings.
§ 295-91 — Townhouses and apartments.
§ 295-108 — Fire lanes and access.
§ 295-111 — Signs not requiring permits.
§ 295-121 — Street frontage; number of uses or buildings; minimum size of dwellings; maximum occupancy.
§ 295-124 — Landscaping.
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Appeals
Ch 21 Art I — West Shore COG Joint UCC Board of Appeals
§ 21-1 — Short title.
§ 21-2 — Legislative intent and applicability.
§ 21-4 — Joint municipal agreement.
§ 21-7 — Necessary provisions.
§ 52-9.3 — Administration of plan.
§ 90-9 — Expiration of permit.
§ 90-11 — Revocation of permit.
§ 128-7 — Notice/order procedure.
§ 128-14 — Code Hearing Board created; variances and appeals.
§ 128-40 — Administration and enforcement.
§ 128-56 — Board of Appeals.
§ 147-1 — Fee schedule.
§ 156-20 — Appeals.
§ 156-36 — Variance procedures and requirements.
§ 220-10 — Appeals.
§ 231-21.8 — Appeals.
§ 231-41 — Customer's pretreatment and sampling facilities.
§ 231-51 — Charges and fees.
§ 247-36 — Enforcement remedies; violations and penalties.
§ 247-37 — Appeals.
Ch 253 — Subdivision and Land Development
253-7{24} — DECISION
253-7{25} — DETERMINATION
253-7{93} — REPORT
§ 253-54 — Violations and penalties.
§ 257-11 — Appeals and remedies.
Ch 261 — Taxation
§ 261-9 — Duties of Amusement Tax Officer.
§ 261-12 — Imposition of tax.
§ 261-37 — Duties of Business Privilege Tax Officer.
§ 261-58 — Policy and intention.
§ 261-61 — Petition for appeal and refund.
§ 261-62 — Administrative appeal process.
§ 261-63 — Administrative appeal procedure.
§ 271-37 — Residential permit parking.
§ 295-5 — Permits and certificates.
§ 295-6 — Issuance of permits.
§ 295-7 — Interpretation; uses not regulated.
§ 295-8 — Enforcement; violations and penalties.
§ 295-9 — Fees.
§ 295-13 — Zoning Hearing Board.
§ 295-15 — Appeals to court.
295-22{189} — STEALTH TECHNOLOGY
§ 295-69.1 — Medical marijuana facilities.
§ 295-134 — Powers of Zoning Hearing Board.
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Appeals board
§ 128-14 — Code Hearing Board created; variances and appeals.
§ 220-10 — Appeals.
§ 247-37 — Appeals.
Ch 261 — Taxation
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Appointments
§ 9-1 — Accounts audited by independent auditor.
§ 27-2 — Fire and rescue services.
§ 40-1 — Office created.
§ 40-2 — Powers.
§ 46-2 — Appointment; removal; resignation.
§ 46-8 — Temporary delegation of authority during illness or absence of Manager; Acting Township Manager.
52-5{6} — FIDUCIARIES
52-5{10} — SERVICE
52-5{12} — TRUSTEE
§ 52-7 — Retirement benefits.
§ 52-9.3 — Administration of plan.
52-19{6} — ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUAL
§ 52-20 — Administration.
§ 56-1 — Creation.
§ 60-1 — Department established; Chief of Police provisions.
§ 77-1 — Election; residency; additional duties; oath.
§ 79-1 — Appointment.
§ 79-2 — Compensation.
§ 79-5 — Deputy Treasurer.
§ 117-8 — Appointment and powers of compliance officer.
§ 128-2 — Office of Code Enforcement established.
§ 128-3 — Enforcement authority.
§ 156-9 — Designation of floodplain administrator.
§ 227-3 — Permit issuance or refusal; fee; hearing.
231-13{6} — ENGINEER
231-13{7} — MANAGER
231-21.4B{29} — SEWAGE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER (SEO)
§ 231-21.20 — Administration and enforcement; records.
231-29{6} — ENGINEER
231-29{7} — MANAGER
§ 247-8 — Liability.
257-2{5} — INSPECTOR
Ch 261 — Taxation
261-1{3} — AMUSEMENT TAX OFFICER
§ 261-7 — Recovery of taxes.
§ 261-9 — Duties of Amusement Tax Officer.
261-17A{6} — TAX ADMINISTRATOR
§ 261-20 — Duty of employers.
§ 261-22 — Dates for determining tax liability and payment.
§ 261-23 — Individuals engaged in more than one occupation.
§ 261-24 — Self-employed individuals.
§ 261-26 — Administration and enforcement.
§ 261-27 — Recovery of unpaid tax; interest; penalty for nonpayment.
261-31{2} — BUSINESS PRIVILEGE TAX OFFICER
§ 261-37 — Duties of Business Privilege Tax Officer.
§ 261-39 — Suit on collection and penalty.
§ 261-64 — Appointment of hearing officer .
§ 279-9 — Refusal of motor vehicle storage permit; hearing.
§ 295-12 — Zoning Officer.
§ 295-13 — Zoning Hearing Board.
§ 295-55 — Wireless communications facilities.
§ 295-96 — Accessory uses.
§ DT-1 — Derivation Table of 1990 Code to 2011 Code.
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Ashes
§ 231-16 — Use of the public sewers.
§ 231-32 — Use of the public sewers.
§ 231-40 — Power to prohibit connections and certain discharges.
244-3{3} — ASHES
244-3{17} — REFUSE
244-3{19} — SOLID WASTE
§ 244-4 — Preparation of refuse and storage practices.
244-17{22} — SOLID WASTE
§ 266-20 — Allowable species specified.
§ 295-124 — Landscaping.
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Assessments
§ 1-4 — Legislation saved from repeal; matters not affected by repeal.
§ 125-3 — Collection procedures.
§ 128-58 — Fees.
§ 147-2 — Costs of collection.
§ 203-4 — Permits and fees.
§ 231-19 — Rates and charges.
§ 231-21.22 — Unlawful acts; violations and penalties.
§ 231-22.5 — Rates and charges.
§ 231-22.9 — Abatement of nuisances; additional remedies.
§ 231-51 — Charges and fees.
§ 231-74 — Surcharge for industrial establishments.
§ 231-85 — Civil liability.
§ 231-86 — Remedy by city.
§ 231-91 — Violations and penalties.
§ 247-19 — Contents of plan and report.
Ch 261 — Taxation
§ 261-9 — Duties of Amusement Tax Officer.
§ 261-12 — Imposition of tax.
261-17A{6} — TAX ADMINISTRATOR
§ 261-20 — Duty of employers.
§ 261-32 — Imposition, rate and computation of tax.
§ 261-37 — Duties of Business Privilege Tax Officer.
261-43{12} — VALUE
§ 261-55 — Lien.
§ 261-58 — Policy and intention.
§ 261-63 — Administrative appeal procedure.
§ 266-6 — Cost to be paid by owner.
§ 266-22 — Penalties may be assessed for violation.
§ 266-23 — Penalties paid to Township Treasurer.
§ 295-35 — Open space development option.
§ 295-55 — Wireless communications facilities.
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Assisted living centers
§ 295-37 — Retirement village.
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Attorney fees
§ 52-9.3 — Administration of plan.
Ch 125 Art I — Attorney Fees
§ 125-1 — Purpose.
§ 125-2 — Schedule of fees established.
§ 125-3 — Collection procedures.
§ 147-2 — Costs of collection.
§ 165-4 — Township to do work upon failure to comply with notice.
§ 231-21.22 — Unlawful acts; violations and penalties.
§ 244-9 — Refuse collection fees.
§ 247-36 — Enforcement remedies; violations and penalties.
Ch 253 — Subdivision and Land Development
§ 253-54 — Violations and penalties.
§ 279-10 — Removal of motor vehicle stored without permit.
§ 295-8 — Enforcement; violations and penalties.
§ 295-55 — Wireless communications facilities.
§ 295-69.1 — Medical marijuana facilities.
§ DT-1 — Derivation Table of 1990 Code to 2011 Code.
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Attorney's fees
§ 231-86 — Remedy by city.