City of Richmond Heights, MO Charter

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City of Richmond Heights, MO

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Table of Contents

Adopting Ordinance
Ch AO Adopting Ordinance
Charter
Ch C Charter
Ch C Art I Incorporation, Name and Boundaries
§ C-1.1 Incorporation, Name and Boundaries.
Ch C Art II Powers
§ C-2.1 Powers and Construction.
Ch C Art III The Council
§ C-3.1 Powers Vested.
§ C-3.2 Composition; Representation; Eligibility; Terms; Limitation on Terms.
§ C-3.3 Compensation; Expenses.
§ C-3.4 Prohibitions.
§ C-3.5 Vacancies; Forfeiture of Office; Filling of Vacancies.
§ C-3.6 Judge of Qualifications.
§ C-3.7 City Clerk.
§ C-3.8 City Attorney.
§ C-3.9 Municipal Judge.
§ C-3.10 Investigations.
§ C-3.11 Independent Audit.
§ C-3.12 Legislative Proceedings.
§ C-3.13 Revision of Ordinances.
Ch C Art IV The Mayor
§ C-4.1 Mayor, Duties.
§ C-4.2 Vacancy; Forfeiture of Office; Filling Vacancy.
§ C-4.3 Prohibitions.
Ch C Art V City Manager
§ C-5.1 Appointment and Evaluation.
§ C-5.2 Removal.
§ C-5.3 Acting City Manager.
§ C-5.4 Powers and Duties of the City Manager.
Ch C Art VI Administrative Organization and Personnel System
§ C-6.1 Previously Existing Organizations.
§ C-6.2 Merit System.
Ch C Art VII Financial Procedures
§ C-7.1 Fiscal Year.
§ C-7.2 Budget.
§ C-7.3 Taxation Powers.
§ C-7.4 Sale of Bonds.
Ch C Art VIII Nominations and Elections
§ C-8.1 City Elections.
§ C-8.2 Nominations by Petition.
§ C-8.3 Preparation of Ballots.
§ C-8.4 Determination of Election Results.
§ C-8.5 City Council Districts.
Ch C Art IX Initiative, Referendum and Recall
§ C-9.1 General Authority.
§ C-9.2 Commencement of Proceedings; Petitioners' Committee; Affidavit.
§ C-9.3 Petitions.
§ C-9.4 Procedure after Filing.
§ C-9.5 Referendum Petitions; Suspension of Effect of Ordinance.
§ C-9.6 Action on Petitions for Initiative and Referendum.
§ C-9.7 Actions on Petitions for Recall.
§ C-9.8 Withdrawal of Petitions.
§ C-9.9 Results of Election.
Ch C Art X Franchises
§ C-10.1 Granting of Franchises.
§ C-10.2 Right of Regulation.
§ C-10.3 Revocable Permits.
§ C-10.4 Operation Beyond Franchise Period.
Ch C Art XI Licensing, Taxation, and Regulation of Businesses, Occupations, Professions, Vocations, and Other Activities
§ C-11.1 Objects of Licensing, Taxation, and Regulations.
Ch C Art XII General Provisions
§ C-12.1 Personal Financial Interest.
§ C-12.2 Political Activity.
§ C-12.3 Prohibitions.
§ C-12.4 Notice of Suits.
§ C-12.5 Official Bonds.
§ C-12.6 Charter Amendment.
§ C-12.7 Public Improvements and Special Assessments.
§ C-12.8 Proof of Ordinance.
§ C-12.9 Separability.
Ch C Art XIII Transitional Provisions
§ C-13.1 Personnel System.
§ C-13.2 Ordinances to Remain in Force.
§ C-13.3 Pending Actions and Proceedings.
§ C-13.4 Continuance of Contracts, Public Improvements and Taxes.
Ch C Art XIV Schedule
§ C-14.1 Election to Approve a Charter.
§ C-14.2 First Election.
§ C-14.3 Time of Taking Full Effect.
Ttl I Government Code
Ch 100 General Provisions
Ch 105 Administration
Ch 110 Elections
Ch 115 City Council
Ch 120 City Officers
Ch 125 Boards and Commissions
Ch 130 Open Meetings and Records
Ch 135 Purchasing Policy
Ch 140 Municipal Court
Ch 145 Taxation
Ttl II Public Health, Safety and Welfare
Ch 200 Police Department and Fire Department
Ch 205 Fire Prevention and Protection
Ch 210 Animals
Ch 215 Offenses
Ch 220 Nuisances
Ch 225 Pest Control
Ch 230 Alarm Systems
Ch 235 Human Rights
Ch 240 Emergency Management
Ch 243 Stream Buffer Protection
Ch 245 Solid Waste Management
Ch 250 Food and Food Establishments
Ch 255 Trees and Vegetation
Ch 260 Health and Sanitation
Ttl III Traffic Code
Ttl III Notes Notes and Appendixes
Ch 300 General Provisions
Ch 305 Enforcement and Obedience To Traffic Regulations
Ch 310 Traffic Control Signs and Devices
Ch 315 Speed Regulations
Ch 320 Turning Movements
Ch 325 One-Way Streets
Ch 330 Through Streets, No-Through Streets, Stop and Yield Intersections
Ch 335 Miscellaneous Driving Rules and Regulations
Ch 340 Alcohol-Related Traffic Offenses
Ch 345 Pedestrian Regulations
Ch 350 Parking Regulations
Ch 355 Loading Zones
Ch 360 Prohibited Vehicles
Ch 365 Violations Bureau
Ch 370 Vehicle Equipment
Ch 375 Bicycles and Motorized Bicycles
Ch 380 Licensing Requirements
Ch 385 Parades or Processions
Sch I Loading Zones
Sch II One-Way Streets
Sch III Parking Meter Zones
Sch IV No Parking Zones
Sch V No Parking
Sch VI Limited Parking Zones
Sch VII Commercial Vehicles Prohibited On Certain Streets
Sch VIII Right Turns On Red Lights Prohibited
Sch IX Speed Limits
Sch X School Zone Streets
Sch XI Through Streets
Sch XII No Through Streets—No Right Turns—No Left Turns
Sch XIII Stop Intersections and Locations
Sch XIV Traffic Control Signals
Sch XV Crosswalks
Sch XVI Parking, Stopping or Standing Prohibited At All Times
Sch XVII Fire Lanes
Sch XVIII Dedicated Bike Lanes
Ttl IV Land Use
Ch 400 City Planning and Zoning Commission
Ch 405 Zoning Regulations
Ch 410 Subdivision Regulations
Ch 415 Sign Regulations
Ch 420 Floodplain Management
Ch 421 Land Disturbance Code
Ch 425 Urban Redevelopment
Ttl V Building and Construction
Ch 500 Adoption of Building Codes
Ch 505 Building Regulations
Ch 510 Dangerous Buildings
Ch 515 Electricity
Ch 520 Streets, Sidewalks and Other Public Places
Ttl VI Business and Occupation
Ch 600 Alcoholic Beverages
Ch 605 Merchants, Businesses and Occupations
Ch 610 Charitable Solicitation
Ch 615 Metropolitan Taxi Commission — Vehicles for Hire Code
Ch 620 Public Utilities
Ch 625 Cable Communications Regulatory Code
Ch 630 Video Service Providers
Cross Reference
Ch CR Cross Reference

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PREAMBLE

In order to provide for the government of the City of Richmond Heights, and secure the benefits and advantages of constitutional home rule under the Constitution of the State of Missouri, the people of Richmond Heights adopt the following Charter: