This table shows the location or gives the disposition of the chapters, sections and subsections of the 1988 Paris Code of Ordinances within this revised code. The abbreviation “NIC” means the provision is not included in this code, though not necessarily repealed.
1988 CODE OF ORDINANCES
2021 CODE OF ORDINANCES
PART I. CHARTER
 
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
 
§ 1-1
How code designated and cited
§ 1-2
Catchlines of sections
§ 1-3
Rules of construction and definitions
§ 1-4
Miscellaneous ordinances not affected by code
§ 1-5
Amendments or additions to code
§ 1-6
General penalty; continuing violations
§ 1-7
Responsibility for violations by firms, corporations or associations
§ 1-8
Severability of parts of code
CHAPTER 2 ADMINISTRATION
 
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
 
§ 2-1
Rules of order for council meetings
§ 2-2
City depository
§ 2-3
Notice to city council of property damage, personal injury or death
§ 2-4
Election
§ 2-5
Districts and polling places
ARTICLE II. EMPLOYEES
 
Division 1. Generally
 
Division 2. Retirement
 
§ 2-31
Election to participate; notification of election; departments and employees included; refusal to add new participants; discontinuance of participants
NIC
§ 2-32
Rate of current service contributions
NIC
§ 2-33
Remittance, reports, etc., to board of trustees
NIC
§ 2-34
Maximum earning considered in calculating deposits and contributions made by reason of current service
NIC
§ 2-35
Optional benefit package—Generally
NIC
§ 2-36
Same—Additional
NIC
§ 2-37
Supplemental death benefits fund
NIC
§ 2-38
Supplemental disability benefits fund
NIC
§ 2-39
Authorization of updated service credits
NIC
§ 2-40
Increase in retirement annuities
NIC
§ 2-40.1
Dates of allowances and increases
NIC
§ 2-40.2
Increased deposit rate
NIC
§ 2-41
Participation by Paris-Lamar County Health Unit employees
NIC
§ 2-42
Service credit restored to former members if withdrawn funds redeposited
NIC
§ 2-43
Credit for military service
NIC
§ 2-44
Prior service credit
NIC
§ 2-45
Authorization of restricted prior service credit
NIC
§ 2-46
Health benefits coverage to city retirees
Division 3. Social Security
 
§ 2-56
Execution of agreements
§ 2-57
Duties of city clerk
§ 2-58
Fund
ARTICLE III. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
 
§ 2-71
Created; composition
§ 2-72
Qualifications and appointment of members
§ 2-73
Terms of members; filling of vacancies
§ 2-74
Members to serve without compensation
§ 2-75
Selection of chairman
§ 2-76
General powers and duties
§ 2-77
Time and place of meetings
§ 2-78
Quorum
§ 2-79
Rules, regulations and bylaws
ARTICLE IV. EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE
 
Division 1. Generally
 
§ 2-96
Department created
§ 2-97
Purpose
§ 2-98
Ambulance service rates
§ 2-99
Level of service
Definitions
§ 2-101
Findings
§ 2-102
Emergency medical services transport—Offense
§ 2-103
Defenses
§ 2-104
Mutual aid agreements
§ 2-105
Penalty
Division 2. Reserve Unit
 
§ 2-111
Created
Rpld. by Ord. 2022-008
§ 2-112
Purpose
Rpld. by Ord. 2022-008
§ 2-113
Composition generally
Rpld. by Ord. 2022-008
§ 2-114
Director to direct and sponsor
Rpld. by Ord. 2022-008
§ 2-115
Officers generally
Rpld. by Ord. 2022-008
§ 2-116
General duties of supervisor
Rpld. by Ord. 2022-008
§ 2-117
Acceptance of members
Rpld. by Ord. 2022-008
§ 2-118
Procedure following acceptance of new members
Rpld. by Ord. 2022-008
§ 2-119
Meetings
Rpld. by Ord. 2022-008
§ 2-120
Duty of members to attend meetings and devote time to EMS
Rpld. by Ord. 2022-008
§ 2-121
Duty of members to wear uniform
Rpld. by Ord. 2022-008
§ 2-122
Members subject to supervision by EMS officers
Rpld. by Ord. 2022-008
§ 2-123
Transfer of member from one shift to another
Rpld. by Ord. 2022-008
§ 2-124
Termination of membership; suspension or demotion of member
Rpld. by Ord. 2022-008
§ 2-125
Member not to belong to other reserve emergency organization
Rpld. by Ord. 2022-008
ARTICLE V. HOSPITAL AUTHORITY
 
§ 2-136
Created
§ 2-137
Board of directors—Term, oath of office
§ 2-138
Authorization to transact business and exercise power
ARTICLE VI. RESERVED
 
ARTICLE VII. RECORDS RETENTION, RETRIEVAL, AND DESTRUCTION
 
§ 2-176
Definition of “city records”
§ 2-177
City records declared public property
§ 2-178
Policy
§ 2-179
City clerk designated as responsible person, established
§ 2-180
City clerk designated records manager
§ 2-181
Duties of records manager
§ 2-182
Responsibilities of city department heads
§ 2-183
Responsibilities of records officers
§ 2-184
City offices to use records control schedules
§ 2-185
Records control schedules to be developed; approval; filing with state
§ 2-186
Implementation of records control schedules; destruction of records under schedule
§ 2-187
One-time destruction of obsolete records
§ 2-188
Records center
§ 2-189
Preservation of permanent records
§ 2-190
Noncurrent records not to be maintained in office files
§ 2-191
Micrographics program established
§ 2-192
Records to be microphotographed
§ 2-193
Micrographics
§ 2-194
Departments exempt from centralized microfilming
§ 2-195
Accessibility of records on microform
§ 2-196
Charges for copies of public information
ARTICLE VIII. CIVIL SERVICE FOR FIREMEN AND POLICEMEN (RESERVED)
 
ARTICLE IX. CODE OF ETHICS AND CONDUCT FOR CITY COUNCIL, EMPLOYEES, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
 
§ 2-300
Definitions
§ 2-301
Declaration of article policy
§ 2-302
Penalties for violation of article; voidable acts
§ 2-303
Standards of conduct
§ 2-304
Conflict of interest
§ 2-305
Disclosure of interest
§ 2-306
Enforcement
§ 2-307
Advisory opinions
§ 2-308
Distribution of copies of article
ARTICLE X. ORDINANCE COMMISSION
 
§ 2-500
Created; composition
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 2-501
Qualifications and appointment of members
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 2-502
Terms of members; filling vacancies
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 2-503
Members to serve without compensation
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 2-504
Selection of chairperson
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 2-505
General powers and duties
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 2-506
Time and place of meetings
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 2-507
Quorum
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 2-508
Rules, regulations and bylaws
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 2-509
Involvement of city staff and attorney
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
ARTICLE XI. MUNICIPAL BAND AND BAND COMMISSION
 
§ 2-550
Municipal band established
§ 2-551
Band commission
§ 2-552
Duties of band commission
§ 2-553
Budget of the municipal band
§ 2-554
Program of performances
§ 2-555
Disposition of collections for performances; performances out of the county
ARTICLE XII. PAYMENT OF FEES AND OTHER COSTS
 
§ 2-601
Definitions
§ 2-602
Method of payment
§ 2-603
Convenience fee
§ 2-604
Service charge
§ 2-605
Encumbrance of credit card; fee
§ 2-606
Disposition of additional fees and charges
CHAPTER 3 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
 
§ 3-1
Definitions
§ 3-2
License or permit to manufacture, sell, distribute, etc.
§ 3-3
Proximity of establishments selling alcoholic beverages to churches, schools, etc., regulated; penalty for violation
§ 3-4
Sale of alcoholic beverages prohibited in residential areas
§ 3-5
Consumption and sale on city-owned property; closing hours
CHAPTER 5 ANIMALS AND FOWL
 
§ 5-1
Definitions
§ 5-2
Miscellaneous offenses
 
 
(a) Interference with animal control officer
 
(b) Confinement of dogs; animals running at large
 
(c) Noisy animals
 
(d) Fencing for dog enclosure
 
(e) Removal of animal waste
 
(f) Unsanitary or offensive conditions
 
(g) Limitation on number of dogs and cats
 
(h) Keeping wild or exotic animal
 
(i) Keeping dangerous wild animal
 
(j) Removal of carcass of dead animal
 
(k) Tethering of dogs
 
(l) Failure to pay fees
 
(m) Duties of person striking animal with vehicle
 
(n) Penalty
§ 5-3
Animal control
 
 
(a) Authority
 
(b) Impoundment
 
(c) Interfering with humane trapping
 
(d) Notification
 
(e) Redemption
 
(f) Disposition
§ 5-4
Livestock
 
 
(a) Large livestock
 
(b) Miniature livestock
 
(c) Pot-bellied pigs
 
(d) Swine
§ 5-5
Miscellaneous animals
§ 5-6
Dangerous dogs
§ 5-7
Rabies control
 
 
(a) Adoption of state law
 
(b) Vaccination required
 
(c) Certificate of vaccination
 
(d) Wearing of tag
 
(e) Duplicate tags
 
(f) Proof
 
(g) Harboring unvaccinated animals
 
(h) Animals exposed to rabies
 
(i) Declaration of quarantine
 
(j) Reporting animal bites
 
(k) Animal quarantine
CHAPTER 6 AVIATION
 
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
 
§ 6-1
Definition
§ 6-2
Airport manager—Office created; appointment and compensation
§ 6-3
Same—Authority
§ 6-4
Taxiing and traffic rules adopted for airport
ARTICLE II. STANDARDS FOR AERONAUTICAL ACTIVITIES ON COX FIELD
 
§ 6-21
Definition
§ 6-22
Permits for aeronautical activities
§ 6-23
Reservation of city’s rights
§ 6-24
Article subordinate to agreements between city and United States
§ 6-25
General standards
§ 6-26
Fuel and oil sales
§ 6-27
Flight training activities
§ 6-28
Aircraft charter and taxi service
§ 6-29
Crop dusting and spraying
§ 6-30
Aircraft rental and sale
§ 6-31
Aircraft, engine and accessory maintenance
§ 6-32
Airport tenant self-service fueling
§ 6-33
Penalty
§ 6-34
T-hangar rental fees
CHAPTER 7 BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS
 
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
 
§ 7-1
Downspouts for buildings in Central Area District
§ 7-2
Reserved
 
§ 7-3
Third party plan review and inspection
ARTICLE II. BUILDING CODE
 
§ 7-16
Building codes—Adoption
 
 
(a) Definitions
 
 
(1) Building code
 
(2) Existing building code
 
(3) Residential code
 
(4) Electrical code
 
(b) 2015 International Building Code adopted
 
(c) 2015 International Existing Building Code adopted
 
(d) 2015 International Residential Code adopted
 
(e) 2014 National Electrical Code adopted
 
(f) Copies on file
 
 
International Building Code
 
International Residential Code
 
International Existing Building Code
 
National Electrical Code
§ 7-17
Same—Definitions
Rpld. by Ord. 2023-018
§ 7-18
Same—Amendments
 
 
International Building Code
 
International Residential Code
 
International Existing Building Code
 
National Electrical Code
§ 7-19
Permit fees
§ A3.002 dltd. by Ord. 2022-089
§ 7-20
Building board of appeals
§ 7-21
Reserved
 
§ 7-22
Insulation—Generally
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 7-23
Same—Minimum requirements
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 7-24
Same—Installation
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 7-25
Same—Licensing of installers
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 7-26
Same—Permit
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 7-27
Same—Sections 7-22 through 7-26 declared part of building code; penalty for violation
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 7-28
Duty to furnish proof of proper and legal disposal to department of community development
ARTICLE III. SUBSTANDARD AND DANGEROUS BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES
 
§ 7-46
Statutory authority
§ 7-47
Definitions
§ 7-48
Public nuisance declared
§ 7-49
Building and standards commission
§ 7-50
Preservation of substandard buildings as historic property
§ 7-51
Judicial review
§ 7-52
Abstract of judgment; lienholders
§ 7-53
Commission decision final
§ 7-54
Actions by the city
§ 7-55
Duties of the code inspectors
§ 7-56
Authority of the city attorney
§ 7-57
Remedies and enforcement
§ 7-58
Duty to furnish proof of proper and legal disposal to code inspector
ARTICLE IV. VACANT BUILDING REGULATIONS
 
§ 7-81
Purpose
§ 7-82
Definitions
§ 7-83
Applicability and administration
§ 7-84
Registration required
§ 7-85
Registration fees
§ A3.004 dltd. by Ord. 2022-089
§ 7-86
Property manager or agent
§ 7-87
Standard of care for vacant property
Dltd. by Ord. 2022-028
§ 7-88
Fee waivers
§ 7-89
Financial assistance in certain cases
§ 7-90
Jurisdiction, enforcement and penalties
ARTICLE V. MOVING OF BUILDINGS
 
Division 1. Generally
 
§ 7-101
Permit
§ 7-102
Warning lights
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
Division 2. House Mover’s License
 
§ 7-116
Required
§ 7-117
Application
§ 7-118
Applicant’s bond
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 7-119
Fee
§ A3.005 dltd. by Ord. 2022-089
§ 7-120
Issuance
§ 7-121
Expiration
ARTICLE VI. MECHANICAL REGULATIONS
 
Division 1. Generally
 
§ 7-131
Standard Mechanical Code—Adopted; penalty
§ 7-132
Same—Modification
Rpld. by Ord. 2023-018
§ 7-133
Permit and inspection fees when building permit is not required
Rpld. by Ord. 2023-018
ARTICLE VII. HISTORIC PRESERVATION
 
§ 7-151
Title
§ 7-152
Purpose
§ 7-153
Paris historic preservation commission; creation, duties, responsibilities, powers
§ 7-154
Support staff and historic preservation officer
§ 7-155
Designation of landmarks and historic districts
§ 7-156
Ordinary maintenance
§ 7-157
Certificates of appropriateness
§ 7-158
Minor exterior alterations
§ 7-159
Demolition permits
§ 7-160
Initiation of process for designation of historic landmark or district
§ 7-161
Enforcement.
§ 7-162
Appeals
§ 7-163
Penalties
ARTICLE VIII. RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
 
§ 7-170
General intent
§ 7-171
Definitions
§ 7-172
Minimum life, health, and safety standards
§ 7-173
Notice of violation
§ 7-174
Violations, penalties, and inspections
§ A3.003 dltd. by Ord. 2022-089
ARTICLE IX. MURALS IN THE DOWNTOWN HISTORIC DISTRICT
 
§ 7-190
Purpose
§ 7-191
Definitions
§ 7-192
Requirements
§ 7-193
Enforcement
§ 7-194
Additional technical issues to be considered when evaluating permit applications
CHAPTER 7.5 CABLE TELEVISION
 
§ 7.5-1
Regulations adopted
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 7.5-2
Definitions
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 7.5-3
Information to be provided by cable operator on monthly subscriber bills
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 7.5-4
Negative option billing
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 7.5-5
Subscriber bill itemization
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 7.5-6
Rates for the basic service tier
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 7.5-7
Rates for equipment and installation used to receive the basic service tier
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 7.5-8
Cost accounting and cost allocation requirements
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 7.5-9
Costs of franchise requirements
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 7.5-10
Charges for customer changes
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 7.5-11
Notification of proposed rate increase
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 7.5-12
Initiation of review of basic cable service and equipment rates
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 7.5-13
City review of basic cable rates and equipment costs
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 7.5-14
Proprietary information
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 7.5-15
Burden of proof
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 7.5-16
Small systems
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 7.5-17
Written decision
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 7.5-18
Reduction of rates; prescription of rates
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 7.5-19
Refunds
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 7.5-20
Severability
NIC
§ 7.5-21
Governing law; venue
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 7.5-22
Compliance with Open Meetings Act
NIC
CHAPTER 8 CIVIL DEFENSE AND DISASTER RELIEF
 
§ 8-1
Emergency management director
§ 8-2
Emergency management coordinator
§ 8-3
Responsibility and authority of the mayor
§ 8-4
Emergency management organization
§ 8-5
Orders, rules and regulations to supersede existing ordinances
§ 8-6
Immunity of agents or representatives of city government
§ 8-7
Nonliability of property owners granting license of privilege
§ 8-8
Expenditures of public funds
§ 8-9
Obstruction of emergency management organization personnel prohibited
§ 8-10
Oath
CHAPTER 9 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
 
§ 9-1
Department created
§ 9-2
Purpose of department
§ 9-3
Department’s responsibilities, duties and functions
CHAPTER 10 DISCRIMINATION
 
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
 
ARTICLE II. HOUSING DISCRIMINATION
 
§ 10-16
Definitions
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 10-17
Sale or rental of housing
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 10-18
Financing of housing
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 10-19
Provision of brokerage services
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 10-20
Exemptions and exclusions
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 10-21
Fair housing administrator
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 10-22
Complaints
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 10-23
Investigation
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 10-24
Cumulative legal effect
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 10-25
Unlawful intimidation
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 10-26
Cooperation with Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 10-27
Education and public information
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 10-28
Penalty
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
CHAPTER 11 ELECTRICAL REGULATIONS
 
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
 
§ 11-1
Short title
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 11-2
Definitions
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 11-3
Purpose of chapter
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 11-4
Application of and compliance with chapter
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 11-5
Office of electrical inspector created; qualifications, appointment and general duties of electrical inspector
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 11-6
Electrical inspector’s right of entry
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 11-7
Electrical board generally
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 11-8
Work by homeowners
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 11-9
Work permit generally
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 11-10
Inspection and approval of new work generally
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 11-11
Covering work prior to inspection
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 11-12
Permit and inspection fees when building permit is not required
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 11-13
Temporary permit for service connection
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 11-14
Supervision of installation of portable equipment for circuses and carnivals
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 11-15
Approval of appliances, conductors, etc., generally
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 11-16
Approval of signs, appliances, etc., manufactured in city
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 11-17
Repair of and disconnecting service to dangerous equipment and installations
§ 11-18
Disconnecting equipment in emergencies
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 11-19
Who permitted to make power line connections
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 11-20
Chapter does not affect liability for damages
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 11-21
Modification or waiver of chapter provisions
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 11-22
Appeals from decisions of electrical inspector
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 11-23
Disposition of fees paid under chapter
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
ARTICLE II. ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR’S LICENSE
 
§ 11-41
Required
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 11-42
Application
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 11-43
Examination of applicant
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 11-44
Reserved
 
§ 11-45
Fees
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 11-46
Not transferable
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 11-47
Permitting use by others prohibited
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 11-48
Expiration and renewal
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 11-49
Suspension or revocation
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 11-50
Licenses from other cities
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
ARTICLE III. REGISTRATION OF JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIANS
 
§ 11-66
Required; temporary permit
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 11-67
Application
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 11-68
Applicant’s qualifications generally
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 11-69
Examination of applicant
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 11-70
Fee
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 11-71
Issuance of certificate
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 11-72
Term and renewal of certificate
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 11-73
Suspension or revocation of certificate
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 11-74
Article does not prohibit employment of apprentices or helpers
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
ARTICLE IV. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
 
§ 11-91
National Electrical Code—Adoption
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 11-92
Reserved
 
§ 11-93
When metallic conduit required generally
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 11-94
Conduit for wiring installed on outside surface of building
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 11-95
Location of ground fault receptacles (GFI)
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 11-96
Minimum wire size generally
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 11-97
Receptacle outlets in residences generally
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 11-98
Maximum number of outlets per circuit in residences
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 11-99
Temporary power poles
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
Wall switches required for certain lights
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
Balancing of load on three-wire installation
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
Reserved
 
§ 11-103
Circuit breakers
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 11-104
Wiring through studs or under floors
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 11-105
Services generally
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 11-106
When three-wire service required
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 11-107
Prohibited locations for service entrance switches and service equipment
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 11-108
Service entrance cables from meter socket to panel
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 11-109
Minimum size of service disconnects
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 11-110
Reserved
 
§ 11-111
Ground for mobile homes
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 11-112
Electric signs
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 11-113
Abridgement of fuses, etc.
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 11-114
Unused equipment
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
CHAPTER 11.5 FENCE REGULATIONS
 
§ 11.5-1
Definitions
§ 11.5-2
Nuisance declared
§ 11.5-3
General standards for fencing
§ 11.5-4
Prohibited conditions
§ 11.5-5
Permits required
§ 11.5-6
Screening devices
§ 11.5-7
Construction and maintenance of fences
§ 11.5-8
Nonconforming fences
§ 11.5-9
Abatement by city of fences found in violation of this chapter
§ 11.5-10
Variance
CHAPTER 12 FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION
 
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
 
§ 12-1
Composition of department
§ 12-2
Designation of the assistant fire chief
§ 12-3
Reserved
 
§ 12-4
Delegation of fire chief’s powers and duties to the fire marshal
§ 12-5
Seniority pay
§ 12-6
Establishment, supervision and composition of bureau of fire prevention
§ 12-7
General powers and duties of bureau of fire prevention
§ 12-8
Report of fires
§ 12-9
Record of fires
§ 12-10
Investigation of fires; procedure when fire is of suspicious origin
§ 12-11
Inspections for fire prevention purposes
§ 12-12
Reward for arrest and conviction of an arsonist
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 12-13
Right of entry to enforce article
ARTICLE II. LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS
 
§ 12-36
Applicable laws and regulations
§ 12-37
Reserved
 
ARTICLE III. FIRE CODE
 
§ 12-51
Adoption of the 2015 International Fire Code
§ 12-52
Definitions
§ 12-53
Fire code amendments
§ 12-54
Permit fees
§ A5.001 dltd. by Ord. 2022-089
ARTICLE IV. FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE FEES
 
§ 12-55
Service and fees
§ 12-56
Fee collection
§ 12-57
Reserved
 
§ 12-58
Schedule of fees
§ 12-59
Equipment fund
CHAPTER 13 FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION
 
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
 
§ 13-1
Statutory authorization
§ 13-2
Findings of fact
§ 13-3
Statement of purpose
§ 13-4
Methods of reducing flood losses
ARTICLE II. DEFINITIONS
 
§ 13-5
Definitions
ARTICLE III. GENERAL PROVISIONS
 
§ 13-6
Lands to which this chapter applies
§ 13-7
Basis for establishing the areas of special flood hazard
§ 13-8
Establishment of development permit
§ 13-9
Compliance
§ 13-10
Abrogation and greater restrictions
§ 13-11
Interpretation
§ 13-12
Warning and disclaimer or liability
ARTICLE IV. ADMINISTRATION
 
§ 13-13
Designation of the floodplain administrator
§ 13-14
Duties and responsibilities of the floodplain administrator
§ 13-15
Permit procedures
§ 13-16
Variance procedures
ARTICLE V. PROVISIONS FOR FLOOD HAZARD REDUCTION
 
§ 13-17
General standards
§ 13-18
Specific standards
§ 13-19
Standards for subdivision proposals
§ 13-20
Standards for areas of shallow flooding (AO/AH zones)
§ 13-21
Floodways
CHAPTER 14 FOOD AND FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS
 
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
 
ARTICLE II. FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS
 
Division 1. Generally
 
§ 14-16
Definition
§ 14-17
Codes adopted
Division 2. Permit
 
§ 14-31
Required
§ 14-32
Application
§ 14-33
Inspection prior to issuance
§ 14-34
Fee
§ 14-35
Issuance
§ 14-36
Term
§ 14-37
Posting
§ 14-38
Not transferable
§ 14-39
Revocation
§ 14-40
Violations; penalties
Division 3. Food Hygiene Certificate
 
§ 14-51
Certificate required
§ 14-52
Certificate application
§ 14-53
Food hygiene training course
§ 14-54
Fee
§ 14-55
Issuance of certificate
ARTICLE III. DRIVE-IN RESTAURANTS
 
§ 14-66
Definition
§ 14-67
Duty of management to maintain order
§ 14-68
Unlawful operation of vehicles generally
§ 14-69
Unlawful parking
§ 14-70
Noise, nuisances, etc., prohibited
§ 14-71
Waste receptacles
CHAPTER 15 GARAGE SALES
 
§ 15-1
Definition
§ 15-2
Duration and frequency
CHAPTER 16 GARBAGE AND OTHER WASTE MATERIAL
 
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
 
§ 16-1
Littering—Prohibited
§ 16-1.1
Same—Pilfering from donation receptacles
§ 16-2
Accumulation of trash, rubbish, etc., within Central Area District limits
§ 16-3
Trash, etc., to be secured in transit
§ 16-4
Illegal dumping from vehicle
§ 16-5
Penalty
ARTICLE II. REGULATION OF THE COLLECTION OF SOLID WASTE
 
§ 16-21
Purpose of article
Rpld. by Ord. 2024-011
§ 16-22
Definitions
Rpld. by Ord. 2024-011
§ 16-23
Storage containers
Rpld. by Ord. 2024-011
§ 16-24
Container lids to be securely fastened
Rpld. by Ord. 2024-011
§ 16-25
Rules for placement of bags or bundles for residential collection
Rpld. by Ord. 2024-011
§ 16-26
Rules and regulations
Rpld. by Ord. 2024-011
§ 16-27
Disposal of bulk items from residential units; large brush pickup; fees
Rpld. by Ord. 2024-011
§ 16-28
Residential collection rate
§ 16-29
Commercial and industrial collection; containers and bins
Rpld. by Ord. 2024-011
§ 16-30
Disposal of manure or waste oil to be at owner’s expense
Rpld. by Ord. 2024-011
§ 16-31
Disposal of heavy dead animals
Rpld. by Ord. 2024-011
§ 16-32
Violations
Rpld. by Ord. 2024-011
§ 16-33
Permit required for collection of commercial and industrial solid waste
§ 16-34
Application for permit; issuance or permit; expiration; permit not transferable
§§ 12.04.042, A10.012(a)
§ 16-35
Requirement to furnish information
§ 16-36
Marking of vehicles and containers
§ 16-37
Permissible vehicles
§ 16-38
Revocation of permit
§ 16-39
Street use fee imposed on solid waste collectors
§§ 12.04.047, A10.012(b)
ARTICLE III. RESERVED.
 
CHAPTER 17 HEALTH
 
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
 
§ 17-1
City-county board of health
§ 17-2
Appointment and qualifications of director of city-county health district
§ 17-3
General powers and duties of director of city-county health district
§ 17-4
Merit system for city-county health district personnel
§ 17-5
Registrar of vital statistics
§ 17-6
Inspection and permit fee for septic systems
§ A3.008 dltd. by Ord. 2022-089
ARTICLE II. CONTROL OF WEEDS, JUNK, AND OTHER OBJECTIONABLE, UNSIGHTLY, OR UNSANITARY MATTER ON PRIVATE PREMISES
 
§ 17-21
Definitions
§ 17-22
Overgrown vegetation, rubbish and stagnant water prohibited
§ 17-23
Duty to comply with article
§ 17-24
Nuisance declared
§ 17-25
Notice of violation prior to abatement by city
§ 17-26
Additional authority to abate dangerous weeds without prior notice, and to abate junk and rubbish following an order of the building and standards commission
 
 
(a)—(c) Abatement of dangerous weeds
 
(d) Abatement of junk and rubbish following order of building and standards commission
§ 17-27
Performance of work by city
§ 17-28
Notice of costs assessed for work performed by city; right of owner to hearing
§ 17-29
Lien authorized
§ 17-30
Release of lien
§ 17-31
Penalties
ARTICLE III. SMOKING REGULATIONS
 
§ 17-46
Definitions
§§ 17-47—17-50
Reserved
 
§ 17-51
Application of article to city-owned facilities and property
§ 17-52
Prohibition of smoking in enclosed public places
§ 17-53
Prohibition of smoking in enclosed places of employment
§ 17-54
Reserved
 
§ 17-55
Prohibition of smoking in enclosed residential facilities
§ 17-56
Prohibition of smoking in outdoor public places
§ 17-57
Where smoking not regulated
§ 17-58
Declaration of establishment or outdoor area as nonsmoking
§ 17-59
Posting of signs and removal of ashtrays
§ 17-60
Non-retaliation; non-waiver of rights
§ 17-70
Enforcement
§ 17-71
Violations and penalties
§ 17-72
Public notification/grace period
§ 17-73
Other applicable laws
§ 17-74
Liberal construction
CHAPTER 18 JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT
 
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
 
§ 18-1
Created
§ 18-2
Purpose
§ 18-3
Municipal judges
§ 18-4
Municipal court prosecutor
§ 18-5
Municipal court clerk
§ 18-6
Deputy municipal court clerks
§ 18-7
Municipal court bailiff
§ 18-8
Juror fee
ARTICLE II. MUNICIPAL COURT
 
§ 18-21
Hierarchal governance
§ 18-22
Jurisdictional limits
§ 18-23
Fines and special expenses
§ 18-24
Administrative search warrants
§ 18-25
Authorization for code inspectors to issue citations
§ 18-26
Failure to appear
CHAPTER 19 JUNK AND JUNK DEALERS
 
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
 
ARTICLE II. JUNKED VEHICLES; PUBLIC NUISANCE; ABATEMENT
 
§ 19-16
Definitions
§ 19-17
Junked vehicle declared to be a public nuisance
§ 19-18
Offense; actions of municipal court
§ 19-19
Authority to enforce
§ 19-20
Notice
§ 19-21
Hearing prior to abatement of nuisance by city
§ 19-22
Removal with permission
§ 19-23
Disposal of junk vehicles
§ 19-24
Exceptions
§ 19-25
Application
ARTICLE III. METALS AND METAL DEALERS
 
§ 19-30
Definitions
§ 19-31
Violations, penalties
§ 19-32
Records required
§ 19-33
Preservation of records
§ 19-34
Inspections, reports, mailing
§ 19-35
Exempt purchases
CHAPTER 20 LIBRARY
 
§ 20-1
Department created
§ 20-2
Purpose of library department; location of library
§ 20-3
Annual appropriation for operation and maintenance
§ 20-4
Reserved
 
CHAPTER 21 MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES AND PROVISIONS
 
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
 
§ 21-1
“Public building” defined
§ 21-2
Posting advertisements, etc., on utility and awning poles
§ 21-3
Loitering prohibited
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 21-4
Shooting airguns, slingshots, etc.
§ 21-5
Discharging firearms
§ 21-6
Defecating or urinating in public
§ 21-7
Limitation on burials and depth of graves
§ 21-8
Covering and plugging well or cistern
§ 21-9
Abandoned refrigerators, iceboxes or other containers
§ 21-10
Reward for arrest and conviction for crimes committed within the City of Paris
§ 21-11
Hours of Old Cemetery
ARTICLE II. EMERGENCY ALARM SYSTEMS
 
§ 21-26
Definitions
§ 21-27
Registration—Requirements
§ 21-28
Alarm registration—Holder’s responsibilities
§§ 5.02.003, A4.001(a)
§ 21-29
Nuisance alarm
§§ 5.02.004, A4.001(b)
§ 21-30
False alarm exceptions
§ 21-31
Alarm requirements
§ 21-32
Alarm companies license
§ 21-33
Effective date
NIC
§ 21-34
Continuing evaluation
ARTICLE III. CURFEW REGULATIONS FOR CHILDREN
 
§ 21-51
Short title
Rpld. by Ord. 2023-045
§ 21-52
Purpose and findings
Rpld. by Ord. 2023-045
§ 21-53
Definitions
Rpld. by Ord. 2023-045
§ 21-54
Curfew
Rpld. by Ord. 2023-045
§ 21-55
Penalties
Rpld. by Ord. 2023-045
§ 21-56
Law enforcement procedure
Rpld. by Ord. 2023-045
§ 21-57
Affirmative defenses
Rpld. by Ord. 2023-045
§ 21-58
Enforcement
Rpld. by Ord. 2023-045
§ 21-59
Continuing evaluation
Rpld. by Ord. 2023-045
ARTICLE IV. GRAFFITI
 
§ 21-75
Definitions
§ 21-76
Duty of property owner to remove graffiti
§ 21-77
Responsibility of parent or guardian for graffiti created by a minor
ARTICLE V. NOISE
 
Policy and intent
Definitions
Noise measurement generally
Offenses
Specific noises prohibited
Enforcement responsibility
Variance permits
§ 21-107
Inspection authority
§ 21-108
Defenses
§ 21-109
Enforcement; permissible speech or communications
§ 21-110
Enforcement; penalties
ARTICLE VI. SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES
 
§ 21-125
Purpose and intention
§ 21-126
Definitions
§ 21-127
Classifications of sexually oriented businesses
§ 21-128
License required
§ 21-129
Issuance of license
§ 21-130
License fees for sexually oriented businesses
§ 21-131
Inspection
§ 21-132
Expiration of license
§ 21-133
Suspension
§ 21-134
Revocation
§ 21-135
Appeal
§ 21-136
Transfer of license
§ 21-137
Location of sexually oriented businesses
§ 21-138
Exemptions from location restrictions
§ 21-139
Additional regulations for escort agencies
§ 21-140
Additional regulations for nude model studios
§ 21-141
Additional regulations for adult theaters and adult motion picture theaters
§ 21-142
Additional regulations for adult motels
§ 21-143
Regulations pertaining to exhibition of sexually explicit films or videos
§ 21-144
Display of sexually explicit material to minors
§ 21-145
Enforcement
§ 21-146
Injunctive relief
§ 21-147
Severability
NIC
§ 21-148
Existing sexually oriented businesses
§ 21-149
Time of effect
ARTICLE VII. RESIDENTIAL RESTRICTIONS OF SEX OFFENDERS
 
§ 21-200
Regulation of sex offenders
§ 21-201
Definitions
§ 21-203
Sex offender prohibition
§ 21-204
Evidentiary matters
§ 21-205
Exceptions
§ 21-206
Waiver of residency restrictions for purposes of establishing residency in long-term care facility
ARTICLE VIII. ILLEGAL SMOKING PRODUCTS
 
§ 21-260
Purpose
§ 21-261
Definitions
§ 21-262
Sell, offer, gift, display or possession
§ 21-263
Use or possession of ingestion devices
§ 21-264
Affirmative defense
CHAPTER 22 MANUFACTURED HOMES AND MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS
 
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
 
§ 22-1
Definitions
§ 22-2
Permitted location of manufactured homes and mobile homes
§ 22-3
Parking of mobile homes, manufactured home, modular housing or industrialized housing on streets or other public places prohibited
§ 22-4
Penalty
ARTICLE II. REGULATIONS FOR SPECIAL VEHICLES
 
§ 22-21
Definitions
§ 22-22
In general
§ 22-23
Regulation of special vehicles; exceptions
§ 22-24
Variance
ARTICLE III. MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS AND MANUFACTURED HOME SUBDIVISIONS
 
Division 1. Manufactured Home Parks Generally
 
§ 22-41
Location of boundaries with respect to residential buildings
§ 22-42
Drainage
§ 22-43
Manufactured home spaces generally
§ 22-44
Location of manufactured homes with respect to each other and to buildings, property lines and right-of-way lines
§ 22-45
Driveways
§ 22-46
Electrical service
§ 22-47
Water and sewer connections for manufactured homes
§ 22-48
Direct hookup sanitation facilities required
§ 22-49
Maintenance generally
§ 22-50
Office required
§ 22-51
Management generally
§ 22-52
Management rules and regulations
§ 22-53
Guest register
§ 22-54
Storage, collection and disposal of garbage and rubbish
§ 22-55
Unsightly material, storage and vehicles prohibited
§ 22-56
Additions to manufactured homes prohibited; exceptions
§ 22-57
Use of bottled gas for fuel
Division 2. Manufactured Home Park License
 
§ 22-71
Required
§ 22-72
Application generally
§ 22-73
Action on application by city manager and planning and zoning commission
§ 22-74
Approval of application and issuance
§ 22-75
Display
§ 22-76
Transfer
§ 22-77
Expiration
§ 22-78
Revocation
§ 22-79
Appeal
CHAPTER 22.5 OUTSIDE STORAGE
 
§ 22.5-1
Definitions
§ 22.5-2
Nuisance declared
§ 22.5-3
Outside storage in one-family dwelling No. 1 (SF-1), one-family dwelling No. 2 (SF-2), one-family dwelling No. 3 (SF-3), two-family dwelling (2F), multiple-family dwelling No. 1 (MF-1), multiple-family dwelling No. 2 (MF-2), neighborhood service (NS), parking (P), office (O), or historic (HD) zoning districts
§ 22.5-4
Outside storage in general retail (GR), central area (CA) (excluding those properties located in the main street area), commercial (C), planned development (PD), light industrial (LI), and heavy industrial (HI) districts
§ 22.5-5
Outside storage in the Main Street area of the central area (CA) district
CHAPTER 23 PARKS AND RECREATION
 
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
 
§ 23-1
Department—Created
§ 23-2
Same—Purpose
§ 23-3
Planting trees, flowers and shrubs in parks
§ 23-4
Dedication and maintenance of Wise Memorial
§ 23-5
Parks closed during certain hours
§ 23-6
Lake Crook Park; hours of operation; special events permitted
§ 23-7
Mining or drilling in parks
ARTICLE II. CITY LAKES
 
Division 1. Generally
 
§ 23-21
Consent required for construction of boathouses
§ 23-22
Water Safety Act adopted
§ 23-23
Operation of certain motors prohibited
§ 23-24
Operation of motor vehicles on Lake Gibbons property
§ 23-25
Skiing prohibited
§ 23-26
Parking motor vehicles in or near unloading ramps
§ 23-27
Swimming prohibited
§ 23-28
Camping
§ 23-29
Hunting or discharging firearms at Lake Crook
§ 23-30
Motorized vehicles prohibited in certain areas of Lake Crook property
§ 23-31
Bicycle riding, skating and similar activities prohibited from tennis courts
Division 2. Fishing Regulations
 
§ 23-41
Where permitted
§ 23-42
Certain minors to be accompanied by adult
Division 3. Lake Gibbons Game Preserve
 
§ 23-56
Established
§ 23-57
Control and management
§ 23-58
Right of entry for agents of state parks and wildlife department
§ 23-59
Hunting, molesting, etc., game birds or animals prohibited
§ 23-60
Discharge of firearms prohibited
§ 23-61
Fishing permitted
§ 23-62
Boating prohibited during certain dates
ARTICLE III. CITY OF PARIS AQUATIC FACILITY
 
§ 23-75
Rules for facility use
§ 23-76
Hours for facility use
§ 23-77
Fees and requirements for rental
§ 23-78
Violation; penalty
ARTICLE IV. REGULATIONS AND FEES FOR IN-PARK PROGRAMS
 
§ 23-79
Rules and regulations for in-park programs
§ 23-80
Fees
§ 23-81
Violations; penalty
CHAPTER 24 PEDDLERS, SOLICITORS AND ITINERANT VENDORS
 
ARTICLE I. PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS
 
Division 1. Generally
 
§ 24-1
Definitions
§ 24-2
Exceptions
§ 24-3
Unlawful solicitation and handbill distribution
§ 24-4
Solicitation on public rights-of-way and sidewalks and in city parks; mobile vendors; solicitors interfering with persons in public places; handbills on public property
§ 24-5
Outdoor solicitation on private property
§ 24-6
Supervision of child solicitors
§ 24-7
Qualifications for obtaining a permit
§ 24-8
Permit to be carried; displayed
§ 24-9
Permit or registration revocation; appeal
§ 24-10
Exhibiting card prohibiting solicitors; handbills
Division 2. Non-Charitable Solicitations and Handbill Distribution
 
§ 24-21
Application; contents
§ 24-21.1
Information-only handbills; registration statement
§ 24-22
Fee
§ 24-23
Cash bond of applicant
§ 24-24
Identification of applicant
§ 24-25
Investigation of applicant
§ 24-26
Denial of application
§ 24-27
Issuance
§ 24-28
Term
Division 3. Charitable Solicitations
 
§ 24-41
Registration statement
§ 24-42
Issuance of certificate of registration
§ 24-43
Form of certificate of registration
§ 24-44
Solicitor’s identification
§ 24-45
Term
ARTICLE II. SPECIAL EVENTS
 
§ 24-61
Definitions
§ 24-62
Special events committee
§ 24-63
Exemptions; prohibited events
§ 24-64
Closure of public rights-of-way or parks
§ 24-65
Use of public rights-of-way
§ 24-66
Qualifications for obtaining a permit
§ 24-67
Application; contents
§ 24-68
Plans required
§ 24-69
Insurance required
§ 24-70
Fee
§ 24-71
Identification of applicant
§ 24-72
Investigation of applicant
§ 24-73
Denial of application
§ 24-74
Issuance
§ 24-75
Term
§ 24-76
Permit revocation; appeal
§ 24-77
Other permits
§ 24-78
Compliance with applicable laws
§ 24-79
Termination of an event in progress
CHAPTER 25 PLUMBING AND GAS
 
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
 
ARTICLE II. PLUMBING CODE
 
§ 25-16
Plumbing Code adopted
§ 25-17
Same—Amendments
§ 25-25
Violation penalty
ARTICLE III. GAS CODE
 
§ 25-36
Fuel Gas Code adopted
§ 25-37
Same—Amendments
§ 25-38
Same—Modifications
Rpld. by Ord. 2023-018
ARTICLE IV. IRRIGATION STANDARDS
 
§ 25-39
Irrigation standards—Purpose
§ 25-40
Definitions
§ 25-41
Valid license required
§ 25-42
Registration required
§ 25-43
Permit required
§ 25-44
Backflow prevention methods and devices
§ 25-45
Specific conditions and cross-connection control
§ 25-46
Water conservation
§ 25-47
Irrigation plan design: minimum standards
§ 25-48
Design and installation: minimum requirements
§ 25-49
Completion of irrigation system installation
§ 25-50
Maintenance, alteration, repair, or service of irrigation systems
§ 25-51
Reclaimed water
§ 25-52
Advertising, contract, and warranty
§ 25-53
Duties and responsibilities of irrigation inspectors
§ 25-54
Items not covered by this article
§ 25-55
Fees
CHAPTER 26 POLICE
 
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
 
§ 26-1
Composition of department
§ 26-2
Appointment of assistant chief of police
§ 26-3
Policemen to furnish transportation to and from work; exceptions
§ 26-4
Arrests without warrant
§ 26-5
Disposition of abandoned or unclaimed property in possession of department
§ 26-6
Assignment pay
§ 26-7
Longevity pay
§ 26-8
Certification pay
§ 26-9
Seniority pay
ARTICLE II. RESERVE UNIT
 
§ 26-21
Created
§ 26-22
Purpose
§ 26-23
Composition generally
§ 26-24
Chief of police to direct and sponsor
§ 26-25
Officers generally
§ 26-26
General duties of commanding officer
§ 26-27
Acceptance of members
§ 26-28
Procedure following acceptance of new members
§ 26-29
Member not to belong to other reserve emergency organization
§ 26-30
Meetings generally
§ 26-31
Duty of members to attend meetings and devote time to police activities
§ 26-32
Duty of members to wear uniform
§ 26-33
Member’s holster and weapon
§ 26-34
Members subject to supervision by police officers
§ 26-35
Termination of membership; suspension or demotion of member
§ 26-36
Article not to affect police department or operation of civil service
CHAPTER 27 RAILROADS
 
§ 27-1
Permit to lay tracks
§ 27-2
Map and profile required before grant of right-of-way
§ 27-3
Construction and maintenance requirements for tracks, crossings, etc.
§ 27-4
Obstructing crossings for more than five minutes prohibited
§ 27-5
Obstructing roadbed or track
§ 27-6
Boarding, clinging to, etc., moving trains
CHAPTER 28 SIGNS AND BILLBOARDS
 
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
 
§ 28-1
Purpose and intent
§ 28-2
Definitions
§ 28-3
Prohibited signage
§ 28-4
Permanent signs
§ 28-5
Temporary or portable signs
§ 28-6
Billboards
§ 28-7
Sign contractor’s license
§ 28-8
Sign contractor’s liability insurance
§ 28-9
Design, construction, and inspection
§ 28-10
Nonconforming signs; maintenance of existing signs; removal of signs by city
§ A3.006 dltd. by Ord. 2022-089
ARTICLE II. DOWNTOWN HISTORIC DISTRICT
 
§ 28-16
Purpose and objective
§ 28-17
Compatibility with building architecture
§ 28-18
Sign area
§ 28-19
Sign materials
§ 28-20
Lighting of signs
§ 28-21
Historic signs
§ 28-22
Signs allowed/prohibited
§ 28-23
Permanent signs
§ 28-24
Temporary signs
§ 28-25
Miscellaneous signs
§ 28-26
Permit and approval
ARTICLE III. PERMITS
 
§ 28-30
Required generally
§ 28-31
When permits not required
§ 28-32
Application
§ 28-33
Fees
§ A3.007 dltd. by Ord. 2022-089
§ 28-34
Issuance
§ 28-35
Permit to alter, repair, enlarge, etc.
§ 28-36
Appeals, variances and special exceptions
§ A3.007 dltd. by Ord. 2022-089
CHAPTER 29 STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER PUBLIC PROPERTY
 
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
 
§ 29-1
Certain ordinances relating to streets not affected by Code
§ 29-2
Advertising on sidewalks
§ 29-3
Coasting on sidewalks
§ 29-4
Removal of sand or dirt from streets
§ 29-5
Signs on bridges and culverts
ARTICLE II. CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR
 
Division 1. Generally
 
Division 2. Streets and Bridges
 
§ 29-31
Permit—Required
§ 29-32
Same—Applicant’s bond
§ 29-33
Same—Fee
Division 3. Curbs, Gutters and Sidewalks
 
§ 29-41
Permit—Required
§ 29-42
Same—Applicant’s bond
§ 29-43
Same—Fee
§ 29-44
Establishment and compliance with alignment and grade
§ 29-45
Materials generally
§ 29-46
When said cushion required
§ 29-47
Concrete mixture; minimum mixing time
§ 29-48
Concrete to be mixed in approved batch mixer
§ 29-49
Maximum concrete slump
§ 29-50
Forms; pouring of concrete; expansion joints
§ 29-51
Finishing process generally
§ 29-52
Curing
§ 29-53
Pouring concrete on frozen subgrade prohibited
§ 29-54
Sidewalk specifications
§ 29-55
Driveway specifications
§ 29-56
Specifications for valley gutters
§ 29-57
Specifications for curbs, gutters and curb and gutter
§ 29-58
Replacement of curbs and gutters
§ 29-59
Barricades, warning lights, etc.
§ 29-60
Indemnification of city
§ 29-61
Appeals from decisions under article; special exceptions
ARTICLE III. PUBLIC SQUARES
 
Division 1. Generally
 
§ 29-71
Plaza designated
§ 29-72
Sales prohibited on Plaza and adjacent streets; exception
Division 2. Market Square
 
§ 29-81
Designated
Amnd. by Ord. 2023-015
§ 29-82
Use of Market Square
Amnd. by Ord. 2023-015
§ 29-83
Supervision
Amnd. by Ord. 2023-015
§ 29-84
General sales and use regulations
Amnd. by Ord. 2023-015
§ 29-85
Sales to be by producers or their agents; exception
Amnd. by Ord. 2023-015
§ 29-86
Hours of sale
Amnd. by Ord. 2023-015
§ 29-87
Rummage sales
Amnd. by Ord. 2023-015
ARTICLE IV. FRANCHISE FOR OCCUPANCY OF SPACE OVER OR UNDER PUBLIC PROPERTY
 
§ 29-101
Required
§ 29-102
Applicant to submit plans, drawings and maps
§ 29-103
Limitation on extent of superstructure or excavation
§ 29-104
Effect of acceptance
§ 29-105
Transfer or assignment
§ 29-106
Does not preclude city from appropriating space
ARTICLE V. TREES AND PLANTS ON OR NEAR STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
 
§ 29-126
Definitions
§ 29-127
Planting in parkways
§ 29-128
Interference with view of fire hydrants or traffic signs
§ 29-129
Obstructing sidewalk area generally
§ 29-130
Minimum height of tree limbs over sidewalk area
§ 29-131
Limitation on height of sight obstructions near street corners
§ 29-132
Removal of trees and plants growing between opposite curblines; trimming limbs overhanging such area
§ 29-133
Correction of violations of article
ARTICLE VI. WIRELESS FACILITIES
 
§ 29-140
Applicability
§ 29-141
Definitions
§ 29-142
Permit application
§ 29-143
Fees
§ 29-144
Prohibited and restricted locations of micro network node, network node, node support pole and related ground equipment
§ 29-145
Preferred and discouraged locations of micro network node, network node, node support pole and related ground equipment
§ 29-146
Guidelines on placement, generally, penalty
§ 29-147
Penalty for improperly located network nodes, node support poles and related ground equipment
§ 29-148
Guidelines on placement—Specific requirements
§ 29-149
General design requirements
§ 29-150
Electrical supply
§ 29-151
Insurance, indemnity, bonding, and security deposits
§ 29-152
Installation and inspections
§ 29-153
Relocation
§ 29-154
Removal, replacement, maintenance, and repair
§ 29-155
Abandonment
§ 29-156
General provisions
CHAPTER 30 TAXATION
 
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
 
§ 30-1
Tax certificates
ARTICLE II. RESIDENCE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION
 
Division 1. Persons Sixty-Five Years of Age or Older
 
§ 30-16
Exemption from ad valorem taxes
§ 30-17
Effective date of exemption
§ 30-18
Application
§ 30-19
Determination of tax assessor-collector
§ 30-20
Limitations of exemption
§ 30-21
Determinative date for exemption
Division 2. Persons with Qualifying Disability
 
§ 30-31
Exemption from ad valorem taxes
Division 3. Tax Limit for Qualified Persons
 
§ 30-32
Tax limit for disabled persons or persons 65 years of age or older
ARTICLE III. HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX
 
§ 30-36
Definitions
§ 30-37
Tax levied
§ 30-38
Use of revenue limited
§ 30-39
Hotels shall collect
§ 30-40
Reporting, accounting, and right of reimbursement of collected taxes
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 30-41
Rules and regulations
§ 30-42
Establishing a penalty for failure to collect
§ 30-43
Penalty
ARTICLE IV. TAX EXEMPTION FOR HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT SITES
 
§ 30-50
Tax exemption for historically significant sites in need of tax relief
§ 30-51
Application process
§ 30-52
Application review process
§ 30-53
Verification process
§ 30-54
Property appearance guidelines
§ 2.08.09 5
§ 30-55
Alteration or destruction of property; recapture of taxes for non-compliance
ARTICLE V. BINGO GROSS RECEIPTS TAX
 
§ 30-60
Establishment
§ 30-61
Report and accounting of collected taxes
§ 30-62
Enforcement and operations
§ 30-63
Rules and regulations
§ 30-64
Establishing penalty for failure to collect or remit
§ 30-65
Penalty
CHAPTER 31 TRAFFIC CODE
 
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
 
§ 31-1
Short title
§ 31-2
State law adopted
§ 31-3
General duties of police department relative to traffic
§ 31-4
Authority of chief of police to make traffic regulations
§ 31-5
Authority of officers of fire department to direct traffic
§ 31-6
Quiet zones
§ 31-7
Use of roller skates, coasters, etc., on roadway
§ 31-8
Giving false information upon arrest for traffic violation
§ 31-9
Payment of fine at police department for certain violations
§ 31-10
Disposition of fines and forfeitures under chapter
ARTICLE II. OPERATION OF VEHICLES
 
Division 1. Generally
 
§ 31-26
U-turns prohibited
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 31-27
One-way streets and alleys—System
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 31-28
Same—Prohibited acts
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 31-29
Driving over public playgrounds, parks or trails
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 31-30
Driving between vehicles in procession
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
§ 31-31
Unlawful use of engine brakes and compression brakes
§ 31-32
Reserved
 
Division 2. Speed Regulations
 
§ 31-46
Maximum limits on specific streets
§ 31-47
Speed limit signs
Division 3. Truck Routes
 
§ 31-50
Definitions
§ 31-51
Application of Ordinance
§ 31-52
Truck routes established
§ 31-53
Operation in the Central Business District
§ 31-54
Operation in public parks
§ 31-55
Roads, streets, or thoroughfares posted No Truck Traffic
§ 31-56
Signs
§ 31-57
Penalties
Division 4. Use of Hand-Held Devices in School Zones
 
§ 31-58
Regulating the use of hand-held mobile telephones and mobile communication devices in reduced speed school zones
ARTICLE III. TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICES
 
§ 31-61
Conformity with manual and specifications of state; uniformity; burden of proof
§ 31-62
Placement and maintenance generally
§ 31-63
Testing
§ 31-64
Designation of crosswalks and safety zones and marking traffic lanes
§ 31-65
Traffic-control system
ARTICLE IV. STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
 
§ 31-81
Parking restrictions in residential area
§ 31-82
Prohibited for certain purposes
§ 31-83
Ten feet of roadway to be left available for traffic
§ 31-83.1
Parking in rights-of-way or on sidewalks
§ 31-84
Traffic parking system
§ 31-85
Parking of motor vehicles in prohibited areas; overtime parking
§ 31-86
Parallel and angle parking
§ 31-87
Parking adjacent to schools, parks, etc.
§ 31-88
Parking on narrow streets
§ 31-89
Continuous parking in excess of seventy-two hours
§ 31-90
Loading and unloading generally
§ 31-91
Permit to back to curb for loading or unloading
§ 31-92
Designation and use of curb loading zones
§ 31-93
Designation and use of bus stops and taxicab stands
§ 31-94
Vehicle owner not to permit parking or standing violations
§ 31-95
Presumption of illegal parking by owner
§ 31-96
Penalty
ARTICLE V. ACCIDENTS
 
§ 31-111
Negligent collision
§ 31-112
General duty of police with regard to accidents
§ 31-113
Accident studies
§ 31-114
Annual accident reports
ARTICLE VI. PEDESTRIANS
 
§ 31-131
When use of crosswalks required
ARTICLE VII. TOWING AND IMPOUNDMENT POLICY
 
§ 31-135
Impoundment of vehicles
§ 31-136
Impoundment fee; collection
§ 31-137
Notice to owner and lienholders
§ 31-138
Claim of impounded vehicle or other property
§ 31-139
Auction of impounded motor vehicles or other property
CHAPTER 32 TREES
 
§ 32-1
Purpose and intent
§ 32-2
Definitions
§ 32-3
Administration of chapter
§ 32-4
Removal of protected trees
§ 32-5
Removal of mature trees
§ 32-6
Application for removal
§ 32-7
Action on application
§ 32-8
Required placement of trees in front yards
§ 32-9
Appeals
§ 32-10
Conflicts with departmental rules
CHAPTER 33 VEHICLES FOR HIRE (RESERVED)
 
CHAPTER 34 WATER, SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL
 
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
 
§ 34-1
Environmental services supervisor
§ 34-2
Contract for water service
§ 34-3
Reserved
 
§ 34-4
Application and fee for water and sewer taps
§ 34-5
Mandatory sewer connections
ARTICLE II. SERVICE CHARGES
 
§ 34-21
Definition
§ 34-22
Water rates
§ 34-23
Sewer rates—For customers using city water
§ 34-24
Same—For customers not using city water
§ 34-25
Certain water to be deducted in computing sewer charges for commercial and industrial users
§ 34-26
Computation when meter fails to register
§ 34-27
Adjustment for water lost or wasted
§ 34-28
Deposit to assure payment
§ 34-29
Billing; when and where payable
§ 34-30
Discontinuance of water service for failure to pay and right of hearing in connection with same
§ 34-31
Rates for customers outside of city limits
§ 34-32
Disconnection or reconnection service charge
§ 34-33
Special service arrangements
ARTICLE III. WASTEWATER DISCHARGE AND DISPOSAL
 
Division 1. Generally
 
§ 34-51
Purpose, policy, and authority
§ 34-52
Objectives
§ 34-53
Abbreviations
§ 34-54
Definitions
§ 34-55
Prior user rights
§ 34-56
Industrial advisory committee
Division 2. Administration
 
§ 34-71
Administration by environmental services supervisor
§ 34-72
Inspection, sampling and right of entry
§ 34-73
Sample analysis
§ 34-74
Monitoring facilities
§ 34-75
Flow measuring devices
§ 34-76
Pretreatment
§ 34-77
Wastewater contribution permit system
§ 34-78
Compliance date reporting
§ 34-79
Periodic compliance reporting
§ 34-80
Confidential information
§ 34-81
Contract agreements
§ 34-82
Notification of violation
§ 34-83
Harmful contributions
§ 34-84
Show cause hearing
§ 34-85
Fees and charges due to violations
§ 34-86
Surcharges
§ 34-87
Legal action
§ 34-88
Civil penalties
§ 34-89
Falsifying information
Division 3. Discharge Restrictions
 
§ 34-101
Private collection system restrictions
§ 34-102
Connection to sewers required
§ 34-103
Wastewater from customers outside the city limits
§ 34-104
General prohibitions
§ 34-105
Specific prohibitions
§ 34-106
Specific pollutant limitations
§ 34-107
State and federal limitations on discharges
§ 34-108
Excessive discharge
§ 34-109
Hazardous waste notification
§ 34-110
Force majeure
§ 34-111
Accidental discharge
§ 34-112
Bypass prohibited
§ 34-113
Federal categorical pretreatment standards—Effect of conflict with article
§ 34-114
Same—Modification
§ 34-115
Requirements for traps
§ 34-116
Enforcement response plan
§ 34-117
Penalty for violation of article provisions
Division 4. Trucked and Hauled Wastes
 
§ 34-131
Generation, transportation and disposal of wastes
 
 
(a) Nonhazardous wastes
 
(b) Hazardous wastes
 
(c) Nonhazardous waste transportation
ARTICLE IV. DROUGHT CONTINGENCY/WATER CONSERVATION PLAN
 
Division 1. Drought Contingency Plan
 
§ 34-150
Declaration of policy, purpose, and intent
§ 34-151
Public involvement
§ 34-152
Drought contingency public education
§ 34-153
Coordination with regional water planning groups
§ 34-154
Authorization
§ 34-155
Application
§ 34-156
Definitions
§ 34-157
Criteria for initiation and termination of drought response
§ 12.06.038 stages
§ 34-158
Drought response stages
§ 34-159
Water allocation
§ 34-160
Enforcement
§ 34-161
Variances
Division 2. Water Conservation Plan
 
§ 34-162
Water conservation plan
§ 34-163
Introduction
§ 34-164
Utility profile
§ 34-165
Water conservation goals
§ 34-166
Water conservation public education
§ 34-167
Metering devices
§ 34-168
Water loss
§ 34-169
Water rates
§ 34-170
Cross connection control
§ 34-171
Plumbing fixtures
§ 34-172
Water waste
§ 34-173
Discretionary and non-essential uses
§ 34-174
Wholesale contracts
CHAPTER 35 WRECKER, TOWING AND STORAGE FACILITIES
 
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
 
§ 35-1
Purpose
§ 35-2
Compliance with state law
§ 35-3
Authority and duties of the department
§ 35-4
Definitions
§ 35-5
Exemptions
ARTICLE II. TOW COMPANY REGISTRATION
 
§ 35-6
Certificate of registration required—Application
§§ 5.09.041, A4.008(a)
§ 35-7
Certificate of registration qualifications
§ 35-8
Indemnification
§ 35-9
Certificate of registration issuance; fee; display; transferability; expiration
§§ 5.09.044, A4.008(b)
§ 35-10
Refusal to issue or renew certificate of registration
§ 35-11
Revocation of certificate of registration
§ 35-12
Appeals
§ 35-13
Vehicle safety and equipment standards
ARTICLE III. ADMINISTRATIVE
 
§ 35-14
Police department responsibilities
ARTICLE IV. FEE SCHEDULE
 
§ 35-15
Tow fees
ARTICLE V. TOWING FEE STUDY AND UNCLAIMED VEHICLES
 
§ 35-16
Towing fee study
§§ 5.09.008, A4.008(c)
§ 35-17
Unclaimed vehicles
§ 35-18
Citizen right to hearing
§ 35-19
Unclaimed vehicles
ARTICLE VI. OFFENSES AND PENALTIES
 
§ 35-20
Offenses
§ 35-21
Penalties
ARTICLE VII. ENFORCEMENT
 
§ 35-22
Authority to inspect
§ 35-23
Correction order
§ 35-24
Appeals
APPENDIX A
FRANCHISES
NIC
APPENDIX B
SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
 
 
Ordinance No. 1315
Ch. 9, exhibit A
 
Ordinance No. 1954
APPENDIX C
ZONING ORDINANCE
Ch. 9, exhibit B