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Backfilling
§ 128-4 — Duties and powers of Code Enforcement Officer.
§ 231-14 — Building sewers and connections.
§ 231-15 — Materials and methods of installation.
§ 231-30 — Building sewers and connections.
§ 231-31 — Materials and methods of installation.
§ 247-16 — Stormwater management and drainage facilities.
§ 249-12 — Backfilling requirements.
§ 253-27 — Street pavements and construction.
§ 253-29 — Storm sewers.
§ 253-31 — Curbs.
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Barricades
§ 216-1 — Unlawful to block passageways.
§ 231-10 — Rules and regulations governing building sewers and connections.
§ 231-14 — Building sewers and connections.
§ 231-26 — Rules and regulations governing building sewers and connections.
§ 231-30 — Building sewers and connections.
§ 249-11 — Responsibilities of permit holder.
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Batteries
§ 279-3 — Storage of certain motor vehicles prohibited.
295-22{25} — AUTO SERVICE STATION
§ 295-65 — Junkyard; automobile salvage yard.
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Bed and breakfast
295-22{27} — BED-AND-BREAKFAST INN
295-22{30} — BOARDINGHOUSE (includes "rooming house")
295-22{105} — HOTEL or MOTEL
§ 295-28 — Use regulations.
§ 295-50 — Bed-and-breakfast inn.
§ 295-104 — Required number of spaces.
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Bicycles
§ 203-6 — Park rules and regulations.
244-3{1} — ACCEPTABLE WASTE
Ch 247 — Stormwater Management
§ 253-32 — Sidewalks, pedestrian walkways, and bicycle paths.
295-22{162} — REPAIR SERVICE
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Birth certificates
§ 132-7 — Police procedures.
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Blasting
§ 150-2 — Permits.
§ 295-71 — Mineral extraction.
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Blocks
§ 65-3 — Boundary descriptions.
§ 128-5 — Applications for permits.
§ 195-3 — Permit required for sound trucks and loudspeakers.
§ 216-1 — Unlawful to block passageways.
244-3{21} — UNACCEPTABLE WASTE
Ch 247 — Stormwater Management
§ 247-16 — Stormwater management and drainage facilities.
§ 247-19 — Contents of plan and report.
Ch 253 — Subdivision and Land Development
253-7{5} — BLOCK
§ 253-10 — Minor subdivision and land development application.
§ 253-14 — Final plat specifications.
§ 253-18 — Blocks.
§ 253-29 — Storm sewers.
§ 253-40 — Design standards.
§ 271-22 — Stop intersections established.
§ 271-36.1 — Stopping, standing or parking which blocks exits from private driveways prohibited.
295-22{86} — FENCE
§ 295-96 — Accessory uses.
§ 295-106 — Design standards for off-street parking.
§ 295-123 — Lot and yard requirements; sight distance; buffer yards.
§ DT-1 — Derivation Table of 1990 Code to 2011 Code.
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Board of 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.
§ 128-56 — Board of Appeals.
§ 147-1 — Fee schedule.
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Board of Commissioners
Ch 1 — General Provisions
§ 1-2 — Effect of Code on previous provisions.
§ 1-6 — Changes and revisions in previously adopted legislation; new provisions.
§ 1-10 — Amendments to Code.
§ 1-11 — Code books to be kept up-to-date.
§ 1-14 — Severability.
Ch 9 — Auditor
§ 9-1 — Accounts audited by independent auditor.
Ch 13 — Authorities, Municipal
§ 13-1 — Desire to organize authority.
§ 13-2 — Articles of Incorporation.
Ch 18 — Board of Commissioners
§ 18-1 — Time and place of regular meetings.
§ 18-3 — Compensation of Commissioners.
§ 18-4 — Insurance for Commissioners.
Ch 21 — Council of Governments
§ 21-3 — Membership in West Shore COG.
§ 21-4 — Joint municipal agreement.
§ 21-6 — Execution of documents.
Ch 27 — Fire and Rescue Services Board
§ 27-2 — Fire and rescue services.
Ch 31 — Fire Marshal
§ 31-1 — Authority; compensation.
§ 31-3 — Liaison.
Ch 35 — Firemen's Relief Association
§ 35-2 — Annual certification to Auditor General.
Ch 40 — Health Officer
§ 40-1 — Office created.
§ 40-2 — Powers.
Ch 46 — Manager, Township
§ 46-2 — Appointment; removal; resignation.
§ 46-4 — Bond.
§ 46-5 — Compensation.
§ 46-6 — General powers and duties.
§ 46-7 — Specific powers and duties.
§ 46-8 — Temporary delegation of authority during illness or absence of Manager; Acting Township Manager.
Ch 52 — Pensions
§ 52-7 — Retirement benefits.
§ 52-8 — Death benefits.
§ 52-9 — Termination of employment benefits.
§ 52-9.1 — Contributions.
Ch 56 — Planning Commission
Ch 60 — Police Department
§ 60-1 — Department established; Chief of Police provisions.
§ 60-2 — Subordinate classifications.
Ch 65 — Reapportionment
§ 65-1 — Purpose and findings.
§ 65-4 — Elections.
Ch 74 — Shade Tree Commission
§ 74-1 — Board of Commissioners to regulate shade trees.
Ch 77 — Tax Collector
§ 77-1 — Election; residency; additional duties; oath.
§ 77-3 — Bond.
§ 77-4 — Powers and duties.
Ch 79 — Treasurer
§ 79-1 — Appointment.
§ 79-3 — Bond.
§ 79-4 — Duties.
§ 79-5 — Deputy Treasurer.
Ch 90 — Adult Uses
§ 90-1 — Findings.
Ch 97 — Alarms
Ch 100 — Alcoholic Beverages
§ 100-7 — Purpose.
Ch 104 — Animals
§ 104-11 — Requirements for obtaining permit.
§ 104-27 — Harboring of certain animals restricted.
Ch 117 — Cable Television
117-4{3} — BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
§ 117-8 — Appointment and powers of compliance officer.
§ 117-9 — Duties of compliance officer.
§ 117-11 — Review of basic service rates and associated equipment.
§ 117-12 — Enforcement.
Ch 125 — Claims, Municipal
Ch 128 — Code Enforcement
§ 128-2 — Office of Code Enforcement established.
§ 128-3 — Enforcement authority.
§ 128-4 — Duties and powers of Code Enforcement Officer.
§ 128-5 — Applications for permits.
§ 128-6 — Conditions of permit.
§ 128-13 — Violations and penalties.
§ 128-15 — Adoption of standards by reference.
§ 128-31 — Adoption of standards by reference.
§ 128-36 — Adoption of standards by reference.
§ 128-42 — Adoption of standards by reference.
§ 128-46 — Amendments.
§ 128-47 — Adoption of standards by reference.
§ 128-58 — Fees.
Ch 132 — Curfew
§ 132-2 — Purpose and findings.
§ 132-5 — Exceptions.
§ 132-9 — Construal of provisions.
§ 132-10 — Continuing evaluation.
Ch 139 — Drugs and Drug Paraphernalia
Ch 147 — Fees
§ 147-1 — Fee schedule.
§ 147-2 — Costs of collection.
Ch 150 — Fireworks
Ch 156 — Floodplain Management
§ 156-1 — Statutory Authority.
§ 156-17 — Inspection and revocation.
§ 156-18 — Fees.
§ 156-19 — Enforcement; penalties.
§ 156-20 — Appeals.
§ 156-22 — Changes in floodplain area delineations.
§ 156-23 — Disputes.
§ 156-31 — Activities requiring special permits.
§ 156-35 — Relief from strict application of requirements.
§ 156-36 — Variance procedures and requirements.
Ch 165 — Grass, Weeds and Other Vegetation
Ch 169 — Health and Sanitation
Ch 186 — Massage Parlors
§ 186-1 — Preface; policy and intention.
§ 186-7 — Suspension and revocation of massage technician license; hearing.
§ 186-10 — Suspension and revocation of massage establishment license.
Ch 191 — Mobile Homes and Trailers
§ 191-2 — Permit for parking outside of trailer park.
§ 191-3 — Permit for trailer park.
Ch 195 — Noise
§ 195-3 — Permit required for sound trucks and loudspeakers.
Ch 203 — Parks and Recreation Areas
§ 203-3 — Hours of operation.
§ 203-6 — Park rules and regulations.
Ch 216 — Public Places, Access to
Ch 220 — Real Property, Abandoned
§ 220-1 — Purpose and intent.
Ch 223 — Rental Property, Registration of
Ch 227 — Secondhand Dealers
§ 227-3 — Permit issuance or refusal; fee; hearing.
Ch 231 — Sewers and Sewage Disposal
§ 231-3 — Township may make connections; collection of costs upon default of property owner.
§ 231-4 — Penalty for failure to make connection.
231-7{11} — TOWNSHIP
231-13{2} — AUTHORITY
§ 231-19 — Rates and charges.
§ 231-21.2 — Legislative intent.
§ 231-21.3 — Adoption of standards by reference.
231-21.4B{4} — AUTHORIZED AGENT
231-21.4B{5} — BOARD
231-21.4B{32} — TOWNSHIP
§ 231-21.5 — Applicability.
§ 231-21.11 — Replacement areas.
§ 231-21.16 — System rehabilitation.
§ 231-21.17 — Work performed by Township; recovery of costs.
231-22.2{8} — TOWNSHIP
§ 231-22.4 — Rules and regulations.
§ 231-22.9 — Abatement of nuisances; additional remedies.
231-23{12} — SEWER SYSTEM
231-23{14} — TOWNSHIP
231-29{2} — AUTHORITY
§ 231-35 — Rates and charges.
Ch 244 — Solid Waste
§ 244-4 — Preparation of refuse and storage practices.
§ 244-18 — Powers, duties and responsibilities of Township.
Ch 247 — Stormwater Management
Ch 249 — Streets and Sidewalks
§ 249-2 — Width of sidewalks.
§ 249-3 — Notice to construct curbs and sidewalks.
§ 249-4 — Notice to repair sidewalks.
§ 249-6 — Failure to construct; Township to do work and collect cost.
§ 249-7 — Failure to repair; Township to do work and collect cost.
§ 249-9 — Permit required.
§ 249-10 — Emergency permit cards.
§ 249-11 — Responsibilities of permit holder.
§ 249-13 — Restoration of improved roadway surface.
§ 249-14 — Responsibility for ditch settlement and temporary restorations.
§ 249-15 — Rectification of improperly done work by Township.
§ 249-17 — Inspections authorized.
§ 249-31 — Designation of approved storage areas; bonding; storage.
Ch 253 — Subdivision and Land Development
§ 253-3 — Authority.
§ 253-4 — County review.
§ 253-5 — Application of regulations.
253-7{7} — BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
253-7{25} — DETERMINATION
253-7{61} — GOVERNING BODY
253-7{89} — PUBLIC HEARING
253-7{128} — TOWNSHIP
§ 253-10 — Minor subdivision and land development application.
§ 253-11 — Preliminary plat procedure.
§ 253-12 — Preliminary plat specifications.
§ 253-13 — Final plat procedure.
§ 253-14 — Final plat specifications.
§ 253-15 — Applicability.
§ 253-16 — Streets.
§ 253-24 — Recreation and open space.
§ 253-27 — Street pavements and construction.
§ 253-28 — Sewer and water systems.
§ 253-29 — Storm sewers.
§ 253-31 — Curbs.
§ 253-32 — Sidewalks, pedestrian walkways, and bicycle paths.
§ 253-34 — Trees.
§ 253-40 — Design standards.
§ 253-43 — Mobile home park permits.
§ 253-47 — Fee schedule.
§ 253-48 — Engineering fees.
§ 253-50 — Modification procedure.
§ 253-51 — Administrative provisions.
§ 253-52 — Effect of change in chapter.
Ch 257 — Swimming Pools
257-2{4} — GOVERNING BODY
§ 257-3 — Permits required.
§ 257-10 — Modifications.
Ch 261 — Taxation
261-1{3} — AMUSEMENT TAX OFFICER
§ 261-3 — Permit required for conducting amusements.
§ 261-4 — Payment of tax due; records to be kept by permit holders.
§ 261-9 — Duties of Amusement Tax Officer.
§ 261-10 — Title; effective date.
§ 261-11 — Incorporation of statute.
§ 261-15 — Administration.
261-17A{6} — TAX ADMINISTRATOR
§ 261-19 — Amount of tax; use of funds.
§ 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
§ 261-34 — Annual license.
§ 261-37 — Duties of Business Privilege Tax Officer.
§ 261-44 — Imposition of tax; interest.
§ 261-58 — Policy and intention.
§ 261-63 — Administrative appeal procedure.
§ 261-64 — Appointment of hearing officer .
Ch 266 — Trees
§ 266-1 — Authority.
§ 266-4 — Custody and control of shade trees.
§ 266-5 — Advertisement of trees to be planted, replanted or removed.
§ 266-6 — Cost to be paid by owner.
§ 266-7 — Notice to remove trees afflicted with disease.
§ 266-9 — Unnecessary harm to trees prohibited; permit required for necessary harmful action or removal of trees.
§ 266-10 — Conditions to permit.
§ 266-11 — Notice to remove certain trees.
§ 266-12 — Removal of felled trees from the cartway.
§ 266-13 — Notice to plant shade tree.
§ 266-14 — Shade trees protected.
§ 266-15 — Electric service wires.
§ 266-16 — Size of shade trees at time of planting.
§ 266-17 — One specie of tree per street.
§ 266-19 — Building line and sidewalk in relation to shade tree.
§ 266-20 — Allowable species specified.
§ 266-21 — Code Enforcement Officer to administer shade tree regulations.
§ 266-22 — Penalties may be assessed for violation.
§ 266-24 — Penalty for violation of shade tree regulations.
§ 266-25 — Removal of diseased trees.
Ch 271 — Vehicles and Traffic
§ 271-5 — Experimental regulations.
§ 271-6 — Traffic on streets closed or restricted for construction, maintenance or special events.
§ 271-37 — Residential permit parking.
§ 271-42 — Designation of approved storage garages; bonding; towing and storage.
Ch 275 — Vehicles, Off-Road
Ch 279 — Vehicles, Storage of
§ 279-4 — Permit for storage of motor vehicles.
§ 279-9 — Refusal of motor vehicle storage permit; hearing.
Ch 286 — Weapons
§ 286-2 — Target shooting restrictions.
Ch 295 — Zoning
§ 295-5 — Permits and certificates.
§ 295-8 — Enforcement; violations and penalties.
§ 295-9 — Fees.
§ 295-10 — Amendments.
§ 295-12 — Zoning Officer.
§ 295-13 — Zoning Hearing Board.
§ 295-14 — Hearings and decisions.
§ 295-19 — Conditional uses.
295-22{57} — CONDITIONAL USE
295-22{139} — OPEN SPACE, COMMON OR PRESERVED
§ 295-34 — Additional requirements for MU District.
§ 295-35 — Open space development option.
§ 295-55 — Wireless communications facilities.
§ 295-69.1 — Medical marijuana facilities.
§ 295-80 — Outdoor recreation.
§ 295-96 — Accessory uses.
§ 295-101 — Noise.
§ 295-115 — Design, location and construction.
§ 295-124 — Landscaping.
§ DT-1 — Derivation Table of 1990 Code to 2011 Code.
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Board of Health
§ 40-2 — Powers.
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Boats and Boating
295-22{23} — AUTO, BOAT AND/OR MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOME SALES
295-22{24} — AUTO REPAIR GARAGE
295-22{167} — RETAIL STORE
§ 295-28 — Use regulations.
§ 295-35 — Open space development option.
§ 295-47 — Auto, boat or mobile/manufactured home sales.
§ 295-85 — Self-storage development.
§ 295-96 — Accessory uses.
§ 295-104 — Required number of spaces.
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Bonds
§ 1-4 — Legislation saved from repeal; matters not affected by repeal.
§ 46-4 — Bond.
§ 52-9.3 — Administration of plan.
§ 77-3 — Bond.
§ 79-3 — Bond.
§ 79-5 — Deputy Treasurer.
§ 128-6 — Conditions of permit.
§ 150-2 — Permits.
§ 150-3 — Requests for extension.
§ 186-5 — Application for massage technician license; fee.
§ 186-6 — Issuance of massage technician license.
§ 186-7 — Suspension and revocation of massage technician license; hearing.
§ 186-8 — Application for massage establishment license; fee.
§ 186-9 — Issuance of massage establishment license.
§ 186-10 — Suspension and revocation of massage establishment license.
§ 244-6 — Collectors.
244-17{8} — HIGH-GRADE OFFICE PAPER
§ 249-31 — Designation of approved storage areas; bonding; storage.
Ch 253 — Subdivision and Land Development
§ 253-13 — Final plat procedure.
§ 261-9 — Duties of Amusement Tax Officer.
§ 261-37 — Duties of Business Privilege Tax Officer.
§ 266-10 — Conditions to permit.
§ 271-42 — Designation of approved storage garages; bonding; towing and storage.
§ 295-69.1 — Medical marijuana facilities.
§ DT-1 — Derivation Table of 1990 Code to 2011 Code.
§ DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.
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Brush, grass and weeds
Ch 128 — Code Enforcement
§ 128-61 — Revisions.
Ch 165 — Grass, Weeds and Other Vegetation
§ 165-1 — Grass, weeds and certain other vegetation declared nuisance.
§ 165-2 — Responsibility for removal.
§ 165-3 — Notice of violation.
§ 165-4 — Township to do work upon failure to comply with notice.
Ch 220 — Real Property, Abandoned
§ 220-5 — Maintenance requirements.
Ch 231 — Sewers and Sewage Disposal
244-3{1} — ACCEPTABLE WASTE
§ 244-4 — Preparation of refuse and storage practices.
244-17{11} — LEAF WASTE
Ch 247 — Stormwater Management
247-9B{5} — BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES (BMPs)
Ch 249 — Streets and Sidewalks
§ 253-32 — Sidewalks, pedestrian walkways, and bicycle paths.
Ch 266 — Trees
§ 295-73 — Mobile/manufactured home park.
§ 295-91 — Townhouses and apartments.
§ 295-96 — Accessory uses.
§ 295-104 — Required number of spaces.
§ 295-106 — Design standards for off-street parking.
§ 295-124 — Landscaping.
§ DT-1 — Derivation Table of 1990 Code to 2011 Code.
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Buffers
247-9B{5} — BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES (BMPs)
247-9B{76} — RIPARIAN BUFFER
§ 247-10 — General requirements.
§ 247-11 — Exemptions; modifications.
Ch 253 — Subdivision and Land Development
§ 253-13 — Final plat procedure.
§ 253-24 — Recreation and open space.
§ 253-41 — Improvement and construction requirements.
Ch 295 — Zoning
§ 295-18 — Special exceptions.
295-22{31} — BUFFER YARD
295-22{171} — SCREENING
§ 295-27 — Setbacks across municipal boundaries.
§ 295-29 — Dimensional requirements.
§ 295-34 — Additional requirements for MU District.
§ 295-35 — Open space development option.
§ 295-40 — Adult use.
§ 295-47 — Auto, boat or mobile/manufactured home sales.
§ 295-48 — Auto repair garage.
§ 295-51 — Boardinghouse/rooming house.
§ 295-52 — Campground, camp or recreational vehicle campground.
§ 295-55 — Wireless communications facilities.
§ 295-65 — Junkyard; automobile salvage yard.
§ 295-69.1 — Medical marijuana facilities.
§ 295-80 — Outdoor recreation.
§ 295-81 — Recycling collection center.
§ 295-85 — Self-storage development.
§ 295-88 — Swimming pool, nonhousehold.
§ 295-94.1 — Warehouses or storage.
§ 295-96 — Accessory uses.
§ 295-106 — Design standards for off-street parking.
§ 295-107 — Off-street loading.
§ 295-123 — Lot and yard requirements; sight distance; buffer yards.
§ 295-124 — Landscaping.
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Building construction
§ 156-19 — Enforcement; penalties.
§ 253-49 — Other fees.
295-22{206} — TRADESPERSON
§ 295-28 — Use regulations.
§ 295-96 — Accessory uses.
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Building Inspector
§ 191-2 — Permit for parking outside of trailer park.
§ 191-3 — Permit for trailer park.
§ 191-4 — Application for trailer park permit.
§ 191-15 — Inspection.
220-2{2} — ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
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Building permits
§ 128-6 — Conditions of permit.
§ 128-13 — Violations and penalties.
§ 128-17 — Conformance to state regulations.
§ 147-1 — Fee schedule.
§ 156-4 — Applicability.
§ 156-10 — Issuance of building permit; duties of floodplain administrator.
§ 156-11 — Application procedures and requirements.
§ 156-14 — Changes.
§ 156-15 — Placards.
§ 156-17 — Inspection and revocation.
§ 156-18 — Fees.
§ 231-21.20 — Administration and enforcement; records.
§ 247-21 — Review of plan and report.
Ch 253 — Subdivision and Land Development
253-7{3} — APPLICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT
§ 253-13 — Final plat procedure.
§ 253-20 — Erosion and sedimentation control.
§ 295-5 — Permits and certificates.
§ 295-18 — Special exceptions.
295-22{222} — WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY APPLICANT (WCF APPLICANT)
§ 295-30 — Wetlands and lakes.
§ 295-31 — Septic systems.
§ 295-55 — Wireless communications facilities.
§ 295-69.1 — Medical marijuana facilities.
§ 295-125 — Nonconformities.
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Burning
139-3{1} — DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
§ 191-5 — Park plan.
244-3{3} — ASHES
§ 244-12 — Revocation of license.
§ 266-14 — Shade trees protected.
§ 295-65 — Junkyard; automobile salvage yard.
§ 295-81 — Recycling collection center.
§ 295-86 — Solid waste transfer facility; solid waste landfill; solid-waste-to-energy facility.
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Business districts
§ 271-56 — Locations where pedestrians may cross only in crosswalk.
§ 295-125 — Nonconformities.