This table shows the location or gives the disposition of the
chapters, sections and subsections of the 1987 Code of Ordinances
within this revised code. The abbreviation “NIC” means
the provision is not included in this code, though not necessarily
repealed.
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1987 Code
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2004 Code
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2021 Code
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CHAPTER 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS
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Section 1
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Code of Ordinances
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A.
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How code designated and cited
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Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
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B.
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Catchlines of sections
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Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
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C.
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Definitions and rules of construction
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Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
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D.
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Amendments or additions to code
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Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
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E.
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Supplementation of code
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Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
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F.
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Severability
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Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
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G.
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General penalty for violations of code
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Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
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Section 2
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Council Meetings
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A.
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Time of regular meetings
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Rpld. by Ord. 703
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B.
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Special meetings
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§ 1.201
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§ 1.03.031
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C.
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Matters to appear on agenda
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§ 1.202
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§ 1.03.032
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Section 3
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Fiscal Year
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§ 1.300
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§ 1.02.001
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Section 4
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Ad Valorem (Property) Taxes
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A.
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When taxes are payable; delinquent
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§ 11.101
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Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
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B.
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Tax discounts
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Dltd. by Ord. 448
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C.
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Additional penalty for collection of delinquent taxes
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§ 11.103
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D.
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Elderly homestead exemption
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§ 11.104
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Section 5
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Local Sales and Use Tax
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A.
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Local sales and use tax levied
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§ 11.201
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NIC
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B.
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Local sales tax retained on residential gas and electricity
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§ 11.202
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C.
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Local sales and use tax levied on telecommunications services
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§ 11.203
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Section 6
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Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax
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A.
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Tax levied
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Amnd. by Ord. 791
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B.
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Collection and use of tax
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Amnd. by Ord. 791
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Section 7
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Emergency Management
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A.
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Organization
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§ 1.401
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§ 1.04.031
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B.
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Emergency management director— Powers and duties
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§ 1.402
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§ 1.04.032
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C.
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Emergency management plan
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§ 1.403
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§ 1.04.033
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D.
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Interjurisdictional program
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§ 1.404
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§ 1.04.034
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E.
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Override
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§ 1.405
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§ 1.04.035
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F.
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Liability
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§ 1.406
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§ 1.04.036
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G.
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Commitment of funds
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§ 1.407
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§ 1.04.037
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H.
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Offenses; penalties
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§ 1.408
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§ 1.04.038
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Section 8
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Abandoned, Stolen, or Recovered Property
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A.
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Abandoned, stolen, or recovered property not claimed to be auctioned
or used
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§ 1.501
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§ 1.05.001
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B.
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Notice of auction to be published
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§ 1.502
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§ 1.05.002
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C.
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Police chief to conduct sale and keep records
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§ 1.503
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§ 1.05.003
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D.
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Disposition of funds from sale
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§ 1.504
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§ 1.05.004
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Section 9
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Library Board
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A.
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Library board created
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§ 9.801
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Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
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B.
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Membership
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§ 9.802
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Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
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C.
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Term
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§ 9.803
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Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
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D.
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Officers
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§ 9.804
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Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
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E.
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Powers and duties of board
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§ 9.805
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Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
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Section 10
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Park and Recreation Board and Director
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A.
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Board created; membership
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Rpld. by Ord. 862
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B.
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Appointment of members
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Rpld. by Ord. 862
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C.
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Terms to coincide with term of mayor
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Rpld. by Ord. 862
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D.
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Board to select officers
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Rpld. by Ord. 862
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E.
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Rules; meetings
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Rpld. by Ord. 862
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F.
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Powers and duties of board generally
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Rpld. by Ord. 862
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G.
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Parks and recreation director appointment and accountability
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Rpld. by Ord. 862
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H.
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Parks director and board to prepare budget estimates
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Rpld. by Ord. 862
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Section 11
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Park Regulations
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A.
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Park curfew
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Amnd. by Ord. 900
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B.
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Overnight camping prohibited
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Amnd. by Ord. 900
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C.
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Exceptions
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Amnd. by Ord. 900
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D.
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Penalties for violations
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Amnd. by Ord. 900
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E.
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Alcoholic beverages in Hodgkins Park
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Superseded by Ord. 694-A
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F.
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Recreational field fees
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Amnd. by Ord. 790
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G.
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Pavilion use fees
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Amnd. by Ord. 900
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Section 12
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Municipal Court of Record
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A.
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Court established
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§ 7.101
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§ 7.02.001
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B.
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Municipal court jurisdiction
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§ 7.102
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§ 7.02.002
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C.
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Terms of government code adopted
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§ 7.103
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§ 7.02.003
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D.
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Municipal court judge
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§ 7.104
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Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
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E.
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Vacancies; substitute judge
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§ 7.105
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Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
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F.
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Supervision and control of the court
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§ 7.106
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§ 7.02.004
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G.
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Magistrates
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§ 7.107
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§ 7.02.005
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H.
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Appointment of court clerk and court personnel
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§ 7.108
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§ 7.02.006
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I.
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Court reporter
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§ 7.109
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§ 7.02.007
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J.
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Seal
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§ 7.110
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§ 7.02.008
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K.
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Jury
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§ 7.111
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§ 7.02.009
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L.
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Transcript preparation fees
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§ 7.112
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§§ 7.02.010, A12.001
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M.
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Municipal court technology fund
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§§ 7.201, 7.202
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Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
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N.
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Municipal court child safety fund
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§§ 7.301, 7.303, 7.304
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Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
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O.
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Municipal court building security fund
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Art. 7.400
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Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
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Section 13
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Emergency Action by Officers, Employees or Agents of the
City
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Art. 9.1000
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§ 9.03.001
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Section 14
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Liability Administrative Insurance Account
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Art. 1.700
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§ 1.02.002
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Section 15
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Records Management
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A.
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Definition of municipal (city) records
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§ 1.801
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§ 1.06.001
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B.
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Additional definitions
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§ 1.802
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§ 1.06.002
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C.
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City of Lake Worth, Texas, records declared public property
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§ 1.803
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§ 1.06.003
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D.
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Policy
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§ 1.804
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§ 1.06.004
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E.
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Designation of records management officer
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§ 1.805
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§ 1.06.005
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F.
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Records management plan to be developed; approval of plan; authority
of plan
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§ 1.806
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§ 1.06.006
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G.
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Duties of records management officer
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§ 1.807
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§ 1.06.007
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H.
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Duties and responsibilities of department heads
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§ 1.808
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§ 1.06.008
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I.
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Designation of records liaison officers
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§ 1.809
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§ 1.06.009
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J.
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Duties and responsibilities of records liaison officers
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§ 1.810
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§ 1.06.010
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K.
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Records control schedules to be developed; filing with state
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§ 1.811
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§ 1.06.011
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L.
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Implementation of records control schedules; destruction of
records under schedule
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§ 1.812
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§ 1.06.012
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M.
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Destruction of unscheduled records
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§ 1.813
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§ 1.06.013
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N.
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Records center
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§ 1.814
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§ 1.06.014
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Section 16
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Athletic Field Usage Regulations
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A.
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Definitions
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Rpld. by Ord. 900
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B.
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Authorization to designate game or playing field: posting, penalty
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Rpld. by Ord. 900
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C.
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Authorization to close playing field or game field: penalty
for going upon a closed field
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Rpld. by Ord. 900
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Section 17
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Notice of Claims Requirement
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Art. 1.1000
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§ 1.02.003
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Section 18
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Municipal Court of Record
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A.
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Court established
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Superseded by ch. 1, § 12
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B.
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Terms of subchapter HH of Government Code adopted
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Superseded by ch. 1, § 12
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C.
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Municipal court judge
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Superseded by ch. 1, § 12
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D.
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Magistrates
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Superseded by ch. 1, § 12
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E.
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Municipal court clerk
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Superseded by ch. 1, § 12
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F.
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Court reporter
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Superseded by ch. 1, § 12
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Section 19
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Search Warrants and Enforcement Orders
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A.
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General
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§ 1.1101
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§ 1.07.001
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B.
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Administrative search warrants
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§ 1.1102
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§ 1.07.002
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C.
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Administrative enforcement orders
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§ 1.1103
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§ 1.07.003
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CHAPTER 2: ANIMAL CONTROL
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Section 1
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Purpose of Regulations
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Rpld. by Ord. 1089
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Section 2
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Definitions
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Rpld. by Ord. 1089
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Section 3
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Animals at Large Prohibited
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Rpld. by Ord. 1089
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Section 4
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Impoundment of Animals
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A.
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Impoundment generally
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Rpld. by Ord. 1089
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B.
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Disposition of impounded animals
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Rpld. by Ord. 1089
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C.
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Disposition of impounded animals being held on complaint
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Rpld. by Ord. 1089
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Section 5
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Dogs and Cats
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A.
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Multiple pet ownership
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Rpld. by Ord. 1089
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B.
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Vaccinations
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Rpld. by Ord. 1089
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C.
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Registration and licensing
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Rpld. by Ord. 1089
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D.
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Confinement during estrus
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Rpld. by Ord. 1089
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E.
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Barking dogs
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Rpld. by Ord. 1089
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F.
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Guard dogs
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Rpld. by Ord. 1089
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G.
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Removal of dogs and cats from confinement
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Rpld. by Ord. 1089
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Section 6
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Estrays
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A.
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Unattended estrays
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Rpld. by Ord. 1089
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B.
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Impoundment
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Rpld. by Ord. 1089
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C.
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Advertisement of impounded estrays
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Rpld. by Ord. 1089
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D.
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Recovery by owner
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Rpld. by Ord. 1089
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E.
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Fees for impoundment
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Rpld. by Ord. 1089
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F.
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Sale of estray
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Rpld. by Ord. 1089
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G.
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Recovery by owner of sale proceeds
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Rpld. by Ord. 1089
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H.
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Use of estray
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Rpld. by Ord. 1089
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I.
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Death of escape of estray
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Rpld. by Ord. 1089
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J.
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Breeding of animals
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Rpld. by Ord. 1089
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Section 7
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Keeping of Animals and Fowl
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Rpld. by Ord. 1089
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Section 8
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Keeping Wild Animals
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A.
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Wild animals prohibited
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Superseded by Ord. 678
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B.
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Exceptions
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Rpld. by Ord. 1089
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C.
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Existing nonconforming conditions
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Rpld. by Ord. 1089
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Section 9
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Dangerous and Vicious Animals
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A.
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Complaint
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Rpld. by Ord. 1089
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B.
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Notice
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Rpld. by Ord. 1089
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C.
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Hearing
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Rpld. by Ord. 1089
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D.
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Appeal by the owner form an order to destroy or remove an animal
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Rpld. by Ord. 1089
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E.
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Failure to release an animal
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Rpld. by Ord. 1089
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Section 10
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Rabies Control
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A.
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Reporting bites
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Rpld. by Ord. 1089
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B.
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Reporting suspected rabies
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Rpld. by Ord. 1089
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C.
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Confinement of dogs and cats
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Rpld. by Ord. 1089
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Section 11
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Tampering with Traps and Equipment
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Rpld. by Ord. 1089
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Section 12
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Animal Care
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A.
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Owners duty to provided food, shelter, and care
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Rpld. by Ord. 1089
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B.
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Abusing animals prohibited
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Rpld. by Ord. 1089
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C.
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Abandoning animals prohibited
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Rpld. by Ord. 1089
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D.
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Giving of live animals as prizes or inducements prohibited
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Rpld. by Ord. 1089
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E.
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Striking animal with vehicle
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Rpld. by Ord. 1089
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F.
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Poisoning or trapping animals prohibited
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Rpld. by Ord. 1089
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Section 13
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Creating A Health Hazard
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Rpld. by Ord. 1089
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Section 14
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Authority to Destroy Injured/Diseased Animal
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Rpld. by Ord. 1089
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CHAPTER 3: BUILDING REGULATIONS
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Section 1
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Building Code
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A.
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Uniform Building Code adopted
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Rpld. by Ord. 766
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B.
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Building permits; amendments to uniform building code
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Rpld. by Ord. 766
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C.
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Trench safety
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Rpld. by Ord. 766
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D.
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Building permit not issued if taxes in arrears
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Rpld. by Ord. 766
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E.
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Uniform administrative code adopted
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Rpld. by Ord. 766
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Section 2
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Plat Required Before Building
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A.
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Plat to be presented and approved before building
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Rpld. by Ord. 766
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B.
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Builder and developer to agree to abide by this section
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Rpld. by Ord. 766
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C.
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Drainage to be provided
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Rpld. by Ord. 766
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Section 3
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Electrical Code Adopted
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Rpld. by Ord. 766
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Section 4
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Plumbing Code
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Rpld. by Ord. 766
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Section 5
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Mechanical Code Adopted
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Rpld. by Ord. 766
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Section 6
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Sprinkler Systems Required for Multi-Story Buildings
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Rpld. by Ord. 766
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Section 7
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Irrigation Systems
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A.
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State rules and licensed irrigators act adopted
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Superseded by Ord. 766
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B.
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Permit required; fee
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Superseded by Ord. 766
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Section 8
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Registration of Contractors
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A.
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Registration required
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Superseded by Ord. 766
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B.
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Registration fees
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Superseded by Ord. 766
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C.
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Contracting work without registering deemed misdemeanor
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Superseded by Ord. 766
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Section 9
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Moving Buildings
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A.
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Permit required for moving or wrecking buildings
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§ 3.801
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§ 3.08.001
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B.
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Deposit or bond required
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§ 3.802
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§ 3.08.002
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C.
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Permit; fee
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Amnd. by Ord. 830
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D.
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Penalty for violations
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§ 3.804
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§ 3.08.004
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Section 10
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Dangerous and Substandard Buildings
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A.
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Abatement of dangerous buildings code
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Rpld. by Ord. 1042
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B.
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Local amendments to the 1997 uniform code for the abatement
of dangerous buildings
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Rpld. by Ord. 1042
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Section 11
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Fences
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A.
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Definitions
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§ 3.901
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§ 3.12.001
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B.
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Permit required
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§ 3.902
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§ 3.12.002
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C.
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Restrictions and requirements for fences
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§ 3.903
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§ 3.12.003
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D.
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Fence requirements around swimming pools
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§ 3.904
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§ 3.12.004
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E.
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Inspection; red tag
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§ 3.905
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§ 3.12.005
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F.
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Violations and penalties
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§ 3.906
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§ 3.12.006
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G.
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Variance or waiver
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§ 3.907
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§§ 3.12.007, A4.014
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Section 12
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Street Excavations
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A.
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Warning devices required
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§ 3.1001
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§ 3.15.031
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B.
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Restoration of work areas
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§ 3.1002
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§ 3.15.032
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Section 13
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Alarm Systems
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A.
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Definitions
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§ 3.1101
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§ 4.02.001
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B.
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Permit required; application; transferability; false statements
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§ 3.1102
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§ 4.02.002
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C.
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Permit duration and renewal
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§ 3.1103
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§ 4.02.003
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D.
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Revocation of permit
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§ 3.1104
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§ 4.02.004
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E.
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Appeal from denial, revocation, or suspension, of permit
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§ 3.1105
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§ 4.02.005
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F.
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Proper alarm system operation and maintenance
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§ 3.1106
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§ 4.02.006
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G.
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Alarm reset required
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§ 3.1107
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§ 4.02.007
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H.
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Indirect alarm reporting
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§ 3.1108
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§ 4.02.008
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I.
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Recorded message alarm notification prohibited
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§ 3.1109
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§ 4.02.009
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J.
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Alarm system operating instructions
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§ 3.1110
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§ 4.02.010
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K.
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Installer requirements; application for a license; revocation;
suspension
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§ 3.1111
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§§ 4.02.011, A4.019
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L.
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Alarm dispatch records
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§ 3.1112
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§ 4.02.012
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M.
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System performance reviews and consultations
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§ 3.1113
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§ 4.02.013
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N.
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Service fees
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§ 3.1114
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§ 4.02.014
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O.
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Inspection of alarm devices; systems
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§ 3.1115
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§ 4.02.015
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P.
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Liability; city to be held harmless
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§ 3.1116
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§ 4.02.016
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Q.
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Violations; penalty; corporations, partnerships and associations
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§ 3.1117
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§ 4.02.017
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R.
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Implementation of provisions; exemptions
|
§ 3.1118
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§ 4.02.018
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Section 14
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Mobile Homes and Mobile Home Parks
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A.
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Definitions
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§ 3.1201
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§ 3.10.001
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B.
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Mobile homes outside licensed park
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§ 3.1202
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§ 3.10.003
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C.
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Construction of mobile parks must be in accordance with city’s
zoning, building, and development regulations
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§ 3.1203
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§ 3.10.031
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D.
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License (or permit) required to operate mobile home park
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Amnd. by Ord. 830
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E.
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Renewal or transfer of mobile home park license or permit
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Amnd. by Ord. 830
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F.
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Revocation of mobile home park license or permit
|
§ 3.1206
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§ 3.10.034
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G.
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Posting of license
|
§ 3.1207
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§ 3.10.035
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H.
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Mobile home park design and construction standards
|
§ 3.1208
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§ 3.10.036
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I.
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Operation and maintenance of mobile home parks
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§ 3.1209
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§ 3.10.037
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J.
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Liability of city under this section
|
§ 3.1210
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§ 3.10.002
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Section 15
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Development Policies, Procedures and Standards Adopted
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Art. 3.1300
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Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
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Section 16
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Temporary or Accessory Buildings
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A.
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Defined
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Amnd. by Ord. 805
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B.
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Regulations
|
Amnd. by Ord. 805
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Section 17
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Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction
Adopted
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Superseded by Ord. 766
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Section 18
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Flood Damage Prevention
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A.
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Statutory authorization
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Amnd. by Ord. 920
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B.
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Findings of fact
|
Amnd. by Ord. 920
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C.
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Statement of purpose
|
Amnd. by Ord. 920
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D.
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Methods of reducing flood losses
|
Amnd. by Ord. 920
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E.
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Definitions
|
Amnd. by Ord. 920
|
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F.
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Lands to which this ordinance applies within
|
Amnd. by Ord. 920
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G.
|
Basis for establishing the areas of special flood hazard
|
Amnd. by Ord. 920
|
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H.
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Establishment of development permit
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Amnd. by Ord. 920
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I.
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Compliance
|
Amnd. by Ord. 920
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J.
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Abrogation and greater restrictions
|
Amnd. by Ord. 920
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K.
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Interpretation
|
Amnd. by Ord. 920
|
|
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L.
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Warning and disclaimer or liability
|
Amnd. by Ord. 920
|
|
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M.
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Designation of the floodplain administrator
|
Amnd. by Ord. 920
|
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N.
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Duties and responsibilities of the floodplain administrator
|
Amnd. by Ord. 920
|
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O.
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Permit procedures
|
Amnd. by Ord. 920
|
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P.
|
Variance procedures
|
Amnd. by Ord. 920
|
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Q.
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General standards for flood hazard reduction
|
Amnd. by Ord. 920
|
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R.
|
Specific standards for flood hazard reduction
|
Amnd. by Ord. 920
|
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S.
|
Standards for subdivision proposals
|
Amnd. by Ord. 920
|
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|
T.
|
Standards for areas of shallow flooding (AO/AH zones)
|
Amnd. by Ord. 920
|
|
|
U.
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Floodways
|
Amnd. by Ord. 920
|
|
|
Section 19
|
Uniform Sign Code Adopted
|
Rpld. by Ord. 766
|
|
|
Section 20
|
Uniform Building Security Code Adopted
|
Rpld. by Ord. 766
|
|
|
Section 21
|
Uniform Housing Schedule
|
|
|
|
A.
|
Adopted
|
Rpld. by Ord. 1042
|
|
|
B.
|
Local amendments to the 1997 Uniform Housing Code
|
Rpld. by Ord. 1042
|
|
|
Section 22
|
Uniform Administrative Code Adopted
|
Rpld. by Ord. 766
|
|
|
CHAPTER 4: BUSINESS REGULATIONS
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Section 1
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Establishments Selling Alcoholic Beverages
|
|
|
|
A.
|
Subject to terms of this section
|
§ 4.101
|
§ 4.03.001
|
|
B.
|
Subject to inspection
|
§ 4.102
|
§ 4.03.002
|
|
C.
|
Unlawful to sell to a minor
|
§ 4.103
|
§ 4.03.003
|
|
D.
|
Not to remain open after closing hour
|
§ 4.104
|
§ 4.03.004
|
|
E.
|
Police may dispense crowds in and around taverns, etc.
|
§ 4.105
|
§ 4.03.005
|
|
F.
|
Closing hour of taverns, etc.
|
§ 4.106
|
§ 4.03.006
|
|
G.
|
Permit fee
|
§ 4.107
|
§ 4.03.007
|
|
H.
|
Sale of alcoholic beverages near church, school or hospital
|
§ 4.108
|
§ 4.03.008
|
|
I.
|
Penalties: civil remedies, license forfeiture
|
§ 4.109
|
§ 4.03.009
|
|
Section 2
|
Itinerant Merchants, Peddlers, and Solicitors
|
|
|
|
Article I
|
Itinerant vendors
|
|
|
|
A.
|
Itinerant defined
|
Amnd. by Ord. 804
|
|
|
B.
|
License required
|
Amnd. by Ord. 804
|
|
|
C.
|
Bond required
|
Amnd. by Ord. 804
|
|
|
D.
|
Fees attached
|
Amnd. by Ord. 804
|
|
|
E.
|
Exemptions
|
Amnd. by Ord. 804
|
|
|
F.
|
Edible merchandise, sanitation
|
Amnd. by Ord. 804
|
|
|
G.
|
Quality and accurate measures
|
Amnd. by Ord. 804
|
|
|
H.
|
Cancellation of license
|
Amnd. by Ord. 804
|
|
|
I.
|
No permits to certain persons
|
Amnd. by Ord. 804
|
|
|
J.
|
Badge or placard must be prominently worn
|
Amnd. by Ord. 804
|
|
|
Article II
|
Charitable solicitation
|
|
|
|
A.
|
Charitable solicitation defined
|
Amnd. by Ord. 804
|
|
|
B.
|
Permit required; exceptions; defenses
|
Amnd. by Ord. 804
|
|
|
C.
|
Application for permit
|
Amnd. by Ord. 804
|
|
|
D.
|
Investigation; issuance and denial of permits
|
Amnd. by Ord. 804
|
|
|
E.
|
Duration of permit; nontransferable
|
Amnd. by Ord. 804
|
|
|
F.
|
Procedures and requirements
|
Amnd. by Ord. 804
|
|
|
G.
|
Compliance with provisions
|
Amnd. by Ord. 804
|
|
|
H.
|
Revocation of permit
|
Amnd. by Ord. 804
|
|
|
I.
|
Prohibited conduct
|
Amnd. by Ord. 804
|
|
|
J.
|
Bonding required
|
Amnd. by Ord. 804
|
|
|
K.
|
Permit shall issue without fee
|
Amnd. by Ord. 804
|
|
|
Article III
|
Religious solicitations
|
|
|
|
A.
|
Definitions
|
Amnd. by Ord. 804
|
|
|
B.
|
Registration; identification badge
|
Amnd. by Ord. 804
|
|
|
C.
|
Prohibited conduct
|
Amnd. by Ord. 804
|
|
|
D.
|
Fees for religious solicitation
|
Amnd. by Ord. 804
|
|
|
Article IV
|
Solicitation generally
|
|
|
|
A.
|
Exhibiting card prohibited solicitors
|
Amnd. by Ord. 804
|
|
|
B.
|
Hours of solicitation
|
Amnd. by Ord. 804
|
|
|
C.
|
Penalties; civil remedies, license forfeiture
|
Amnd. by Ord. 804
|
|
|
D.
|
Fines
|
Amnd. by Ord. 804
|
|
|
Section 3
|
Sale of Used Personal Property
|
|
|
|
A.
|
Display for sale, etc.; conditions
|
Rpld. by Ord. 803
|
|
|
B.
|
When permit will not be issued
|
Rpld. by Ord. 803
|
|
|
Section 4
|
Junk Yards, Dumping Grounds, Etc.
|
|
|
|
A.
|
Place to be a public nuisance unless conducted in manner prescribed
|
§ 4.401
|
§ 4.06.001
|
|
B.
|
Application; license; fee
|
§ 4.402
|
§§ 4.06.002, A4.021
|
|
C.
|
Bond required
|
§ 4.403
|
§ 4.06.003
|
|
D.
|
Inspection; construction; fire hazard
|
§ 4.404
|
§ 4.06.004
|
|
E.
|
Place designated in license to be used
|
§ 4.405
|
§ 4.06.005
|
|
F.
|
Not to acquire junk form certain people
|
§ 4.406
|
§ 4.06.006
|
|
G.
|
To be kept 48 hours
|
§ 4.407
|
§ 4.06.007
|
|
H.
|
License to be posted
|
§ 4.408
|
§ 4.06.008
|
|
I.
|
Parts of motor vehicles: record to be kept
|
§ 4.409
|
§ 4.06.009
|
|
J.
|
Motor vehicles to be kept 48 hours
|
§ 4.410
|
§ 4.06.010
|
|
K.
|
Motor vehicles from which serial number has been removed, etc.
|
§ 4.411
|
§ 4.06.011
|
|
L.
|
Premises to be kept neat; fence required
|
§ 4.412
|
§ 4.06.012
|
|
M.
|
Revocation of license
|
§ 4.413
|
§ 4.06.013
|
|
N.
|
Vehicles of junk dealers
|
§ 4.414
|
§ 4.06.014
|
|
O.
|
Penalty
|
§ 4.415
|
§ 4.06.015
|
|
Section 5
|
Oil and Gas Wells
|
Amnd. by Ord. 846
|
|
|
Section 6
|
Ambulance/Emergency Medical Services
|
Rpld. by Ord. 1075
|
|
|
Section 7
|
Kennels
|
|
|
|
A.
|
Kennel defined
|
§ 4.701
|
§ 2.05.031
|
|
B.
|
Permit required
|
§ 4.702
|
§ 2.05.032
|
|
C.
|
Term of permit; fee
|
§ 4.703
|
§§ 2.05.033, A3.002
|
|
D.
|
Revocation or suspension of permit
|
§ 4.704
|
§ 2.05.034
|
|
Section 8
|
Sexually Oriented Businesses
|
|
|
|
A.
|
Purpose and intent
|
§ 4.801
|
§ 4.08.001
|
|
B.
|
Definitions
|
§ 4.802
|
§ 4.08.002
|
|
C.
|
Location of sexually oriented businesses
|
§ 4.803
|
§ 4.08.003
|
|
D.
|
Additional regulations for adult motels
|
§ 4.804
|
§ 4.08.004
|
|
E.
|
Enforcement
|
§ 4.805
|
§ 4.08.005
|
|
Section 9
|
Parades, Carnivals, Circuses and Tent Shows
|
|
|
|
A.
|
Permit required
|
§ 4.901
|
§ 4.09.001
|
|
B.
|
Application for permits
|
§ 4.902
|
§ 4.09.002
|
|
C.
|
Consideration of the application
|
§ 4.903
|
§ 4.09.003
|
|
D.
|
Compliance with permit conditions and applicable laws and ordinances
|
§ 4.904
|
§ 4.09.004
|
|
Section 10
|
Cable Television Regulations
|
|
|
|
A.
|
Use of public ways
|
§ 4.1001
|
§ 4.12.001
|
|
B.
|
Removal or relocation of facilities
|
§ 4.1002
|
§ 4.12.002
|
|
C.
|
Use
|
§ 4.1003
|
§ 4.12.003
|
|
D.
|
Underground installation
|
§ 4.1004
|
§ 4.12.004
|
|
E.
|
Restoration
|
§ 4.1005
|
§ 4.12.005
|
|
F.
|
Temporary removal of wire for building moving
|
§ 4.1006
|
§ 4.12.006
|
|
G.
|
Tree trimming
|
§ 4.1007
|
§ 4.12.007
|
|
H.
|
Construction, maintenance, and installation
|
§ 4.1008
|
§ 4.12.008
|
|
I.
|
Placement of fixtures
|
§ 4.1009
|
§ 4.12.009
|
|
J.
|
Insurance
|
§ 4.1010
|
§ 4.12.010
|
|
K.
|
Operator’s rules
|
§ 4.1011
|
§ 4.12.011
|
|
L.
|
Records and reports
|
§ 4.1012
|
§ 4.12.012
|
|
M.
|
Reserved
|
NIC
|
|
|
N.
|
Reserved
|
NIC
|
|
|
O.
|
Political advertising and religious programming
|
§ 4.1013
|
§ 4.12.013
|
|
P.
|
Equipment and operation
|
§ 4.1014
|
§ 4.12.014
|
|
Q.
|
Access
|
§ 4.1015
|
§ 4.12.015
|
|
R.
|
Interconnection
|
§ 4.1016
|
§ 4.12.016
|
|
S.
|
Reserved
|
NIC
|
|
|
T.
|
Reserved
|
NIC
|
|
|
U.
|
Extension policy
|
§ 4.1017
|
§ 4.12.017
|
|
V.
|
Technical performance standards
|
§ 4.1018
|
§ 4.12.018
|
|
W.
|
Testing
|
§ 4.1019
|
§ 4.12.019
|
|
X.
|
Service to public buildings
|
§ 4.1020
|
§ 4.12.020
|
|
Y.
|
Compliance with application
|
§ 4.1021
|
§ 4.12.021
|
|
Z.
|
Cause for termination
|
§ 4.1022
|
§ 4.12.022
|
|
AA.
|
Forfeiture
|
§ 4.1023
|
§ 4.12.023
|
|
BB.
|
Other business activities
|
§ 4.1024
|
§ 4.12.024
|
|
CC.
|
Theft of service and tampering
|
§ 4.1025
|
§ 4.12.025
|
|
DD.
|
Company to provide lockout device at customer’s request
|
§ 4.1026
|
§ 4.12.026
|
|
EE.
|
City to approve majority stock exchanges
|
§ 4.1027
|
§ 4.12.027
|
|
Ff.
|
Penalty for violations
|
§ 4.1028
|
§ 4.12.028
|
|
Section 11
|
Temporary Business Permits Required
|
Art. 4.1100
|
§ 4.01.001
|
|
Section 12
|
Bingo Games
|
|
|
|
A.
|
Lawful
|
§ 4.1201
|
§ 4.10.001
|
|
B.
|
Permit
|
§ 4.1202
|
§§ 4.10.002, A4.023
|
|
C.
|
Tax
|
§ 4.1203
|
§ 4.10.003
|
|
Section 13
|
Cable Television Rate Regulations
|
|
|
|
A.
|
Definitions
|
§ 4.1036
|
§ 4.12.051
|
|
B.
|
Initial review of basic cable rates
|
§ 4.1037
|
§ 4.12.052
|
|
C.
|
Review of request for increase in basic cable rates
|
§ 4.1038
|
§ 4.12.053
|
|
D.
|
Cable operator information
|
§ 4.1039
|
§ 4.12.054
|
|
E.
|
Automatic rate adjustments
|
§ 4.1040
|
§ 4.12.055
|
|
F.
|
Enforcement
|
§ 4.1041
|
§ 4.12.056
|
|
Section 14
|
Cable Television Operator Service Standards
|
|
|
|
A.
|
Definitions
|
§ 4.1046
|
§ 4.12.081
|
|
B.
|
Regulation of customer service standards
|
§ 4.1047
|
§ 4.12.082
|
|
C.
|
Office hours and telephone availability
|
§ 4.1048
|
§ 4.12.083
|
|
D.
|
Installations, outages, and service calls
|
§ 4.1049
|
§ 4.12.084
|
|
E.
|
Communications with subscribers
|
§ 4.1050
|
§ 4.12.085
|
|
F.
|
Enforcement
|
§ 4.1051
|
§ 4.12.086
|
|
Section 15
|
Sale of Vehicles on Public and Private Property
|
Art. 4.1300
|
§ 4.01.002
|
|
CHAPTER 5: FIRE PROTECTION
| |||
|
Section 1
|
Fire Department
|
|
|
|
A.
|
Fire department created
|
§ 5.101
|
§ 5.03.001
|
|
B.
|
Composition of department; officers
|
§ 5.102
|
§ 5.03.002
|
|
C.
|
Personnel; hours; compensation
|
§ 5.103
|
§ 5.03.003
|
|
D.
|
Chief and assistant chief
|
§ 5.104
|
§ 5.03.004
|
|
E.
|
When a fire occurs
|
§ 5.105
|
§ 5.03.005
|
|
F.
|
Destroying structures to contain fires
|
§ 5.106
|
§ 5.03.006
|
|
G.
|
Fire vehicles to have right-of-way
|
§ 5.107
|
§ 5.03.007
|
|
H.
|
Fire department may close streets near fires
|
§ 5.108
|
§ 5.03.008
|
|
I.
|
Equipment to be kept in state of readiness
|
§ 5.109
|
§ 5.03.009
|
|
J.
|
Enforcement/arrest authority of fire and police personnel
|
§ 5.110
|
§ 5.03.010
|
|
K.
|
May command persons present to assist
|
§ 5.111
|
§ 5.03.011
|
|
L.
|
Designation of new members of department
|
§ 5.112
|
§ 5.03.012
|
|
M.
|
Unlawful to interfere with firemen
|
§ 5.113
|
§ 5.03.015
|
|
N.
|
Unlawful to interfere with equipment
|
§ 5.114
|
§ 5.03.016
|
|
O.
|
Penalty for violations
|
§ 5.115
|
§ 5.03.017
|
|
P.
|
Badge to be provided to members
|
§ 5.116
|
§ 5.03.013
|
|
Q.
|
Firemen’s relief; pensions
|
§ 5.117
|
§ 5.03.014
|
|
Section 2
|
Fire Department Identification Cards, Badges, Decals,
Etc.
|
|
|
|
A.
|
Definitions
|
§ 5.201
|
§ 5.03.041
|
|
B.
|
Use of fire department equipment
|
§ 5.202
|
§ 5.03.042
|
|
C.
|
Unlawful to impersonate officer, fireman, or other member of
fire department
|
§ 5.203
|
§ 5.03.043
|
|
Section 3
|
Fire Marshal
|
|
|
|
A.
|
Office created
|
§ 5.301
|
§ 5.02.001
|
|
B.
|
Duty to investigate fires and keep records
|
§ 5.302
|
§ 5.02.002
|
|
C.
|
Fire marshal may take testimony and furnish evidence for prosecution
|
§ 5.303
|
§ 5.02.003
|
|
D.
|
Fire marshal may summon witnesses and administer oaths
|
§ 5.304
|
§ 5.02.004
|
|
E.
|
Witnesses who refuse to testify, etc. Guilty of misdemeanor
|
§ 5.305
|
§ 5.02.005
|
|
F.
|
Investigations by fire marshal may be private
|
§ 5.306
|
§ 5.02.006
|
|
G.
|
Fire marshal may enter and examine buildings where fire has
occurred
|
§ 5.307
|
§ 5.02.007
|
|
H.
|
Fire marshal to inspect certain buildings; orders to remedy
|
§ 5.308
|
§ 5.02.008
|
|
I.
|
Unlawful to maintain fire hazards
|
§ 5.309
|
§ 5.02.009
|
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Section 4
|
Fire Code Adopted
|
Superseded by Ord. 750
|
|
|
Section 5
|
Fireworks and Explosives
|
|
|
|
A.
|
Definitions
|
§ 5.501
|
§ 5.05.001
|
|
B.
|
Permit required
|
§ 5.502
|
§ 5.05.002
|
|
C.
|
Possession of fireworks or explosives without permit deemed
an offense
|
§ 5.503
|
§ 5.05.003
|
|
D.
|
Penalty for violations, city may also institute other actions
|
§ 5.504
|
§ 5.05.004
|
|
E.
|
Application for permit submitted to fire marshal
|
§ 5.505
|
§ 5.05.005
|
|
Section 6
|
Outdoor Burning and Fires
|
|
|
|
A.
|
Permit required for outdoor burning
|
§ 5.601
|
§ 5.06.001
|
|
B.
|
Fires out of doors for cooking
|
§ 5.602
|
§ 5.06.002
|
|
C.
|
No open fires permitted from one hour before sunset to one hour
after sunrise
|
§ 5.603
|
§ 5.06.003
|
|
D.
|
Unlawful to have open fire on public property
|
§ 5.604
|
§ 5.06.004
|
|
E.
|
When effective; applicable to city property outside corporate
limits
|
§ 5.605
|
§ 5.06.005
|
|
Section 7
|
Self-Service Service Stations
|
|
|
|
A.
|
Permit required
|
§ 5.701
|
§ 5.07.001
|
|
B.
|
Issuance of permit; requirements
|
§ 5.702
|
§§ 5.07.002, A6.007
|
|
C.
|
Unlawful to operate station without permit; unlawful to work
without passing examination
|
§ 5.703
|
§ 5.07.003
|
|
Section 8
|
Mobile Service Units
|
|
|
|
A.
|
Mobile service units prohibited
|
§ 5.801
|
§ 5.08.001
|
|
B.
|
Mobile service unit defined
|
§ 5.802
|
§ 5.08.002
|
|
Section 9
|
Police Chief to Designate Fire Lanes
|
Art. 5.900
|
§ 5.01.001
|
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CHAPTER 6: HEALTH AND SANITATION
| |||
|
Section 1
|
Weeds, Brush, Rubbish, Etc.
|
|
|
|
A.
|
Maximum height of grass and weeds
|
§ 6.101
|
§ 6.04.001
|
|
B.
|
Rubbish, brush and other unsanitary matter
|
§ 6.102
|
§ 6.04.002
|
|
C.
|
Responsibility for cutting; clearing
|
§ 6.103
|
§ 6.04.003
|
|
D.
|
Abatement of prohibited conditions
|
§ 6.104
|
§ 6.04.004
|
|
Section 2
|
Reserved
|
|
|
|
Section 3
|
Accumulations of Flammable Materials
|
|
|
|
A.
|
Conditions constituting fire hazard prohibited
|
§ 6.201
|
§ 6.05.001
|
|
B.
|
When hazards may exist
|
§ 6.202
|
§ 6.05.002
|
|
C.
|
Nuisance
|
§ 6.203
|
§ 6.05.003
|
|
Section 4
|
Food Service Establishments
|
|
|
|
A.
|
Designation of health authority
|
Amnd. by Ord. 975
|
|
|
B.
|
State regulations adopted
|
Amnd. by Ord. 975
|
|
|
C.
|
Definitions
|
Amnd. by Ord. 975
|
|
|
D.
|
Food permits
|
Amnd. by Ord. 975
|
|
|
E.
|
Review of plans
|
Amnd. by Ord. 975
|
|
|
F.
|
Food manager certification and food handler training certificates
|
Amnd. by Ord. 975
|
|
|
G.
|
Food manager certification
|
Amnd. by Ord. 975
|
|
|
Section 5
|
Littering Prohibited
|
|
|
|
A.
|
Definitions
|
§ 6.401
|
§ 6.06.001
|
|
B.
|
Littering on public property unlawful
|
§ 6.402
|
§ 6.06.002
|
|
C.
|
Sweeping or depositing litter into streets prohibited; owner
to keep sidewalks litter free
|
§ 6.403
|
§ 6.06.003
|
|
D.
|
Littering from vehicles prohibited
|
§ 6.404
|
§ 6.06.004
|
|
E.
|
Littering on private property unlawful
|
§ 6.405
|
§ 6.06.005
|
|
F.
|
Clearing of litter from private property by city
|
§ 6.406
|
§ 6.06.006
|
|
Section 6
|
Garbage Collection Service Required
|
|
|
|
A.
|
City garbage service required
|
§ 6.501
| |
|
B.
|
Necessary for health and general welfare
|
§ 6.502
| |
|
C.
|
Subscribers to confirm regulations
|
§ 6.503
| |
|
D.
|
Fees to be paid
|
Amnd. by Ord. 857
|
|
|
E.
|
Unlawful to burn garbage and refuse within city
|
§ 6.505
| |
|
Section 7
|
Garbage Collection and Disposal
|
|
|
|
A.
|
Definitions
|
§ 6.511
| |
|
B.
|
Accumulation of waste
|
§ 6.512
| |
|
C.
|
Containers required; placing and maintenance
|
§ 6.513
| |
|
D.
|
Contents of containers
|
§ 6.514
| |
|
E.
|
City may inspect containers
|
§ 6.515
| |
|
F.
|
Transporting waste
|
§ 6.516
| |
|
G.
|
Waste to be disposed of
|
Superseded by Ord. 711
|
|
|
H.
|
License required to provide waste disposal service
|
§ 6.518
| |
|
I.
|
Rates
|
Superseded by Ord. 710
|
|
|
J.
|
Penalties
|
§ 6.520
| |
|
Section 8
|
Permits for Hauling Garbage and Other Refuse
|
|
|
|
A.
|
Permit required
|
§ 6.526
| |
|
B.
|
Application for permit
|
§ 6.527
|
§§ 13.02.072, A4.025
|
|
C.
|
Council to hear and determine
|
§ 6.528
| |
|
Section 9
|
Liquid Waste Regulations
|
|
|
|
A.
|
Definitions
|
Superseded by Ord. 733
|
|
|
B.
|
Permit required to transport liquid wastes
|
Superseded by Ord. 733
|
|
|
C.
|
Fee and display of permit
|
Superseded by Ord. 733
|
|
|
D.
|
Maintenance of liquid waste vehicles
|
Superseded by Ord. 733
|
|
|
E.
|
Inspection of liquid waste vehicles
|
Superseded by Ord. 733
|
|
|
F.
|
Responsibilities of a liquid waste transporter
|
Superseded by Ord. 733
|
|
|
G.
|
Accumulation of liquid waste
|
Superseded by Ord. 733
|
|
|
H.
|
Disposal of liquid waste
|
Superseded by Ord. 733
|
|
|
I.
|
Responsibilities of liquid waste generator
|
Superseded by Ord. 733
|
|
|
J.
|
Responsibilities of liquid waste disposers
|
Superseded by Ord. 733
|
|
|
K.
|
Rules and regulations
|
Superseded by Ord. 733
|
|
|
L.
|
Denial, suspension, revocation of permit
|
Superseded by Ord. 733
|
|
|
M.
|
Appeal
|
Superseded by Ord. 733
|
|
|
N.
|
Responsibility of corporations or associations
|
Superseded by Ord. 733
|
|
|
Section 10
|
Operation of Public Swimming Pools and Spas
|
|
|
|
A.
|
Designation of health authority
|
Amnd. by Ord. 976
|
|
|
B.
|
State regulations and guidelines adopted
|
Amnd. by Ord. 976
|
|
|
C.
|
Definitions
|
Amnd. by Ord. 976
|
|
|
D.
|
Pool/spa permits
|
Amnd. by Ord. 976
|
|
|
E.
|
Review of plans
|
Amnd. by Ord. 976
|
|
|
F.
|
Pool/spa closure
|
Amnd. by Ord. 976
|
|
|
G.
|
Pool/spa records
|
Amnd. by Ord. 976
|
|
|
H.
|
Suspension and revocation of permit
|
Amnd. by Ord. 976
|
|
|
I.
|
Public pool/spa manager certification
|
Amnd. by Ord. 976
|
|
|
J.
|
Fine for violations
|
Amnd. by Ord. 976
|
|
|
CHAPTER 7: OFFENSES AND NUISANCES
| |||
|
Section 1
|
Handbills, Signs, Etc.
|
|
|
|
A.
|
Unlawful to post without consent; removal
|
§ 8.101
| |
|
B.
|
Penalty for violations
|
§ 8.102
| |
|
Section 2
|
Damaging or Detaining Library Materials
|
Art. 8.200
|
§ 1.08.001
|
|
Section 3
|
Discharging Firearms
|
Art. 8.300
|
§ 8.04.001
|
|
Section 4
|
Noise
|
|
|
|
A.
|
Loud noise prohibited
|
§ 8.401
|
§ 8.03.001
|
|
B.
|
Loud noise enumerated
|
§ 8.402
|
§ 8.03.002
|
|
Section 5
|
Abandoned and Junked Vehicles
|
|
|
|
A.
|
Definitions
|
Rpld. by Ord. 1048
|
|
|
B.
|
Junked vehicles declared public nuisance
|
Rpld. by Ord. 1048
|
|
|
C.
|
Notice
|
Rpld. by Ord. 1048
|
|
|
D.
|
Hearing
|
Rpld. by Ord. 1048
|
|
|
E.
|
Abatement of nuisance
|
Rpld. by Ord. 1048
|
|
|
F.
|
Junked vehicles not to be reconstructed or made operable after
removal
|
Rpld. by Ord. 1048
|
|
|
G.
|
Notice to department of transportation
|
Rpld. by Ord. 1048
|
|
|
H.
|
Disposal of junked vehicles
|
Rpld. by Ord. 1048
|
|
|
I.
|
Application of this section
|
Rpld. by Ord. 1048
|
|
|
J.
|
Offense
|
Rpld. by Ord. 1048
|
|
|
K.
|
Enforcement
|
Rpld. by Ord. 1048
|
|
|
L.
|
Abandoned vehicles
|
Rpld. by Ord. 1048
|
|
|
Section 6
|
Nuisances on Private Property
|
|
|
|
A.
|
Nuisance on private property defined
|
Amnd. by Ord. 1007
|
|
|
B.
|
Duty to maintain private property
|
§ 8.602
|
§ 8.07.002
|
|
C.
|
Notice to remove or abate nuisance
|
§ 8.603
|
§ 8.07.003
|
|
D.
|
City may remove or abate nuisance
|
§ 8.604
|
§ 8.07.004
|
|
E.
|
Filing statement of expenses; lien
|
§ 8.605
|
§ 8.07.005
|
|
Section 7
|
Hazardous Material Spills
|
|
|
|
A.
|
Spills prohibited and regulated
|
§ 8.701
|
§ 6.10.001
|
|
B.
|
City may intervene in cleanup
|
§ 8.702
|
§ 6.10.002
|
|
C.
|
Cost of cleanup
|
§ 8.703
|
§ 6.10.003
|
|
D.
|
Hazardous materials defined
|
§ 8.704
|
§ 6.10.004
|
|
E.
|
Penalties for violations
|
§ 8.705
|
§ 6.10.005
|
|
F.
|
Rights and remedies reserved
|
§ 8.706
|
§ 6.10.006
|
|
Section 8
|
Curfew Hours for Minors
|
|
|
|
A.
|
Definitions
|
§ 8.801
|
Rpld. by Ord. 1272
|
|
B.
|
Offenses
|
§ 8.802
|
Rpld. by Ord. 1272
|
|
C.
|
Defenses
|
§ 8.803
|
Rpld. by Ord. 1272
|
|
D.
|
Enforcement
|
§ 8.804
|
Rpld. by Ord. 1272
|
|
E.
|
Penalties
|
§ 8.805
|
Rpld. by Ord. 1272
|
|
CHAPTER 8: PERSONNEL
| |||
|
Section 1
|
Police Department
|
|
|
|
A.
|
Police department established
|
§ 9.101
|
§ 9.05.031
|
|
B.
|
Composition of department
|
§ 9.102
|
§ 9.05.032
|
|
C.
|
Appointment of chief of police
|
§ 9.103
|
§ 9.05.033
|
|
D.
|
Powers and duties of chief
|
§ 9.104
|
§ 9.05.034
|
|
E.
|
Appointment of police officers
|
§ 9.105
|
§ 9.05.035
|
|
F.
|
Compensation; oath; bond
|
§ 9.106
|
§ 9.05.036
|
|
G.
|
Police to quell riots, etc.
|
§ 9.107
|
§ 9.05.037
|
|
H.
|
Chief may take bail
|
§ 9.108
|
§ 9.05.038
|
|
I.
|
Chief may close theaters, etc.
|
§ 9.109
|
§ 9.05.039
|
|
J.
|
Interference with policemen
|
§ 9.110
|
§ 9.05.040
|
|
K.
|
Policemen also have power to execute writs, etc.
|
§ 9.111
|
§ 9.05.041
|
|
L.
|
Arrest without warrant
|
§ 9.112
|
§ 9.05.042
|
|
M.
|
Persons arrested without warrant to be taken before magistrate
|
§ 9.113
|
§ 9.05.043
|
|
N.
|
Execution of writs; arrests
|
§ 9.114
|
§ 9.05.044
|
|
O.
|
Mayor may summon special police force
|
§ 9.115
|
§ 9.05.045
|
|
P.
|
Acting chief of police
|
§ 9.116
|
§ 9.05.046
|
|
Section 2
|
Reserve Police Force
|
|
|
|
A.
|
Reserve police force established; supervision of
|
§ 9.201
|
§ 9.05.071
|
|
B.
|
Appointment of reserve officers
|
§ 9.202
|
§ 9.05.072
|
|
C.
|
Oath of office required before commission
|
§ 9.203
|
§ 9.05.073
|
|
D.
|
Badges and uniforms to be worn
|
§ 9.204
|
§ 9.05.074
|
|
E.
|
Reserves may carry firearms while on duty
|
§ 9.205
|
§ 9.05.075
|
|
F.
|
No insurance or compensation to be paid to reserves
|
§ 9.206
|
§ 9.05.076
|
|
G.
|
Minimum training standards required
|
§ 9.207
|
§ 9.05.077
|
|
Section 3
|
City to Exempt from Firefighters’ Relief and Retirement
Fund
|
Art. 9.300
|
§ 9.01.001
|
|
Section 4
|
Social Security (Old-Aged and Supervisors’ Insurance)
|
|
|
|
A.
|
To enter into agreements
|
§ 9.401
|
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
|
|
B.
|
Mayor to be agent to execute agreements
|
§ 9.402
|
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
|
|
C.
|
City secretary to make collections, reports, etc.
|
§ 9.403
|
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
|
|
D.
|
Money to be appropriated
|
§ 9.404
|
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
|
|
Section 5
|
Texas Municipal Retirement System
|
|
|
|
A.
|
Texas Municipal Retirement System Benefits elected
|
§ 9.501
|
NIC
|
|
B.
|
City administrator to notify TMRS of city’s participation
|
§ 9.502
|
NIC
|
|
C.
|
Employee participation required
|
Superseded by Ord. 748
|
|
|
D.
|
City contributions
|
§ 9.504
|
NIC
|
|
E.
|
Prior service credit allowed
|
§ 9.505
|
NIC
|
|
F.
|
Retirement annuity contribution
|
§ 9.506
|
NIC
|
|
G.
|
City secretary to remit city contributions and make reports
|
§ 9.507
|
NIC
|
|
H.
|
Date of participation in TMRS
|
§ 9.508
|
NIC
|
|
I.
|
Additional rights, credits and benefits
|
§ 9.509
|
NIC
|
|
J.
|
Updated service credits
|
§ 9.510
|
NIC
|
|
K.
|
Increased retirement annuities
|
§ 9.511
|
NIC
|
|
L.
|
Supplemental disability benefits provided
|
§ 9.512
|
NIC
|
|
M.
|
Supplemental death benefits provided
|
§ 9.513
|
NIC
|
|
N.
|
Authorization of restricted prior service credit
|
§ 9.514
|
NIC
|
|
O.
|
Reestablishing canceled service credit
|
§ 9.515
|
NIC
|
|
Section 6
|
Superintendent of Water and Sewer Department
|
Art. 9.600
| |
|
Section 7
|
Registrar of Vital Statistics
|
|
|
|
A.
|
City secretary to serve as registrar
|
Repealed by Ord. 748
|
|
|
B.
|
Permanent records of vital statistics to be kept
|
Repealed by Ord. 748
|
|
|
C.
|
Fees for copies of vital statistics records
|
Repealed by Ord. 748
|
|
|
CHAPTER 9: TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
| |||
|
Section 1
|
Definitions
|
|
|
|
A.
|
Definitions
|
Art. 12.100
| |
|
Section 2
|
Traffic Administration
|
|
|
|
A.
|
Traffic ordinances to be enforced by chief of police
|
§ 12.201
| |
|
B.
|
Chief of police to investigate accidents
|
§ 12.202
| |
|
C.
|
Traffic accident studies
|
§ 12.203
| |
|
D.
|
Traffic accident reports
|
§ 12.204
| |
|
E.
|
Chief of police to submit annual traffic safety report
|
§ 12.205
| |
|
Section 3
|
Enforcement and Obedience to Traffic Regulations
|
|
|
|
A.
|
Authority of police department officials
|
§ 12.301
| |
|
B.
|
Required obedience to traffic ordinances
|
§ 12.302
| |
|
C.
|
Obedience to police department officials
|
§ 12.303
| |
|
D.
|
Persons propelling push carts or riding animals to obey traffic
|
§ 12.304
| |
|
E.
|
Use of coasters, roller skates and similar devices restricted
|
§ 12.305
| |
|
F.
|
Public employees to obey traffic regulations
|
§ 12.306
| |
|
G.
|
Exemption to authorized emergency vehicles
|
§ 12.307
| |
|
Section 4
|
Traffic Control Devices
|
|
|
|
A.
|
Authority to install control devices
|
§ 12.401
| |
|
B.
|
Manual and specifications for traffic control devices
|
§ 12.402
| |
|
C.
|
Obedience to official traffic control devices
|
§ 12.403
| |
|
D.
|
When traffic devices required for enforcement purposes
|
§ 12.404
| |
|
E.
|
Traffic control signal legend
|
§ 12.405
| |
|
F.
|
Flashing signals
|
§ 12.406
| |
|
G.
|
Display of unauthorized signs, signals, or markers
|
§ 12.407
| |
|
H.
|
Interference with official traffic control devices
|
§ 12.408
| |
|
I.
|
Chief of police to designate crosswalks, establish safety zones,
and mark traffic lanes
|
§ 12.409
| |
|
J.
|
Affirming and ratifying traffic control devices
|
§ 12.410
| |
|
Section 5
|
Accidents
|
|
|
|
A.
|
Negligence collisions
|
§ 12.501
| |
|
B.
|
Accidents involving death or personal injuries
|
§ 12.502
| |
|
C.
|
Duty to give information and render aid
|
§ 12.503
| |
|
D.
|
Accidents involving damages to a vehicle
|
§ 12.504
| |
|
E.
|
Duty when striking unattended vehicle
|
§ 12.505
| |
|
F.
|
Duty upon striking fixtures upon a highway
|
§ 12.506
| |
|
G.
|
Immediate reports of accidents
|
§ 12.507
| |
|
H.
|
Written reports of accidents
|
§ 12.508
| |
|
I.
|
Duty of occupant to make report when driver unable to
|
§ 12.509
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Section 6
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Driving While Intoxicated
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|
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A.
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Operation of vehicles by persons under the influence of intoxicating
liquor or narcotic drugs
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§ 12.601
| |
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B.
|
Control of vehicle by persons under the influence of intoxicating
liquor or narcotic drugs
|
§ 12.602
| |
|
Section 7
|
Speed Regulations
|
|
|
|
A.
|
Speed restrictions
|
§ 12.701
| |
|
B.
|
Establishment of speed zones
|
§ 12.702
| |
|
C.
|
Special speed zone ordinances passed pursuant to state law continued
in effect
|
Superseded by Ord. 760
|
|
|
D.
|
Other special speed zone ordinances continued in effect
|
Superseded by Ord. 760
|
|
|
E.
|
Minimum speed regulations
|
§ 12.705
| |
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F.
|
When speed restrictions are not applicable
|
§ 12.706
| |
|
Section 8
|
Driving on Right Side of Roadway, Overtaking and Passing,
Etc.
|
|
|
|
A.
|
Driving on right side of roadway; exceptions
|
§ 12.801
| |
|
B.
|
Passing vehicles proceeding in opposite directions
|
§ 12.802
| |
|
C.
|
Overtaking a vehicle on the left
|
§ 12.803
| |
|
D.
|
When overtaking on the right is permitted
|
§ 12.804
| |
|
E.
|
Limitations on overtaking on the left
|
§ 12.805
| |
|
F.
|
Further limitations on driving to left center of roadway
|
§ 12.806
| |
|
G.
|
Driving on roadways laned for traffic
|
§ 12.807
| |
|
H.
|
One-way roadways and rotary traffic islands
|
§ 12.808
| |
|
I.
|
Following too closely
|
§ 12.809
| |
|
J.
|
Driving on divided streets or highways
|
§ 12.810
| |
|
Section 9
|
Right-of-Way
|
|
|
|
A.
|
Vehicles approaching or entering intersections
|
§ 12.901
| |
|
B.
|
Vehicle turning left at intersection
|
§ 12.902
| |
|
C.
|
Vehicle entering “through” street or stop intersection
|
§ 12.903
| |
|
D.
|
Vehicle entering “yield” intersection
|
§ 12.904
| |
|
E.
|
Vehicles entering street or highway from private road or driveway
|
§ 12.905
| |
|
F.
|
Operation of vehicles on approach of authorized emergency vehicles
|
§ 12.906
| |
|
Section 10
|
Turning; Starting; and Signals on Stopping and Turning
|
|
|
|
A.
|
Required position and method of turning at intersections
|
§ 12.1001
| |
|
B.
|
Authority to place and obedience to turning markers
|
§ 12.1002
| |
|
C.
|
Authority to place restricted turn signs
|
§ 12.1003
| |
|
D.
|
Obedience to no-turn signals
|
§ 12.1004
| |
|
E.
|
Limitations on turning around
|
§ 12.1005
| |
|
F.
|
Special U-turns enumerated
|
§ 12.1006
| |
|
G.
|
Starting parked vehicles
|
§ 12.1007
| |
|
H.
|
Turning movements and required signals
|
§ 12.1008
| |
|
I.
|
Signals by hand and or arm signal device
|
§ 12.1009
| |
|
J.
|
Method of giving hand and arm signals
|
§ 12.1010
| |
|
Section 11
|
One-Way Streets and Alleys
|
|
|
|
A.
|
Authority to designate one-way streets and alleys
|
§ 12.1101
| |
|
B.
|
One-way streets and alleys
|
§ 12.1102
| |
|
Section 12
|
Intersections, Through Streets, Stopping
|
|
|
|
A.
|
Intersection where stops required
|
§ 12.1201
| |
|
B.
|
Authority to designate through streets
|
§ 12.1202
| |
|
C.
|
Signs to bear the word “stop”
|
§ 12.1203
| |
|
D.
|
Vehicles and buses to stop at stop sign
|
§ 12.1204
| |
|
E.
|
Emerging from alley or private driveway
|
§ 12.1205
| |
|
F.
|
Stop when traffic obstructed
|
§ 12.1206
| |
|
Section 13
|
Miscellaneous Driving Rules
|
|
|
|
A.
|
Unattended motor vehicles
|
§ 12.1301
| |
|
B.
|
Use of headlamps
|
§ 12.1302
| |
|
C.
|
Following emergency equipment or vehicles prohibited
|
§ 12.1303
| |
|
D.
|
Crossing fire hose
|
§ 12.1304
| |
|
E.
|
Driving through funeral or other procession
|
§ 12.1305
| |
|
F.
|
Drivers in a procession
|
§ 12.1306
| |
|
G.
|
Funeral procession to be identified
|
§ 12.1307
| |
|
H.
|
Putting glass, etc., on street prohibited
|
§ 12.1308
| |
|
I.
|
Permit required before mixing cement on paved roadway
|
§ 12.1309
| |
|
J.
|
Vehicles not to be operated when load or passengers obstruct
driver’s view or control of vehicle
|
§ 12.1310
| |
|
K.
|
Clinging to moving vehicles
|
§ 12.1311
| |
|
L.
|
Precautions required when load extends beyond rear of vehicle
|
§ 12.1312
| |
|
M.
|
Vehicle shall not be driven on a sidewalk
|
§ 12.1313
| |
|
N.
|
Using vehicle for primary purpose of advertising
|
§ 12.1314
| |
|
O.
|
Quiet zones
|
§ 12.1315
| |
|
P.
|
Limitations of backing
|
§ 12.1316
| |
|
Q.
|
Unlawful to drive over unimproved roadways
|
§ 12.1317
| |
|
Section 14
|
Stopping, Standing or Parking Restrictions
|
|
|
|
A.
|
Stopping, standing, or parking prohibited; no signs required
|
§ 12.1401
|
Rpld. by Ord. 1145
|
|
B.
|
No street parking established
|
§ 12.1402
|
Rpld. by Ord. 1145
|
|
C.
|
Parking not to obstruct traffic
|
§ 12.1403
|
Rpld. by Ord. 1145
|
|
D.
|
Parking in alleys
|
§ 12.1404
|
Rpld. by Ord. 1145
|
|
E.
|
Parking on streets under repair
|
§ 12.1405
|
Rpld. by Ord. 1145
|
|
F.
|
Parking of commercial vehicles
|
§ 12.1406
|
Rpld. by Ord. 1145
|
|
G.
|
Parking for certain purposes prohibited
|
§ 12.1407
|
Rpld. by Ord. 1145
|
|
H.
|
Parking adjacent to schools
|
§ 12.1408
|
Rpld. by Ord. 1145
|
|
I.
|
Parking in front of entrances to certain buildings
|
§ 12.1409
|
Rpld. by Ord. 1145
|
|
J.
|
Parking prohibited on narrow streets
|
§ 12.1400
|
Rpld. by Ord. 1145
|
|
K.
|
Standing or parking on one-way roadways
|
§ 12.1410
|
Rpld. by Ord. 1145
|
|
L.
|
No stopping, standing or parking near hazardous or congested
places
|
§ 12.1411
|
Rpld. by Ord. 1145
|
|
M.
|
Owner not to permit car registered in his name to be illegally
parked
|
§ 12.1412
|
Rpld. by Ord. 1145
|
|
N.
|
Officers authorized to remove illegally stopped vehicles
|
§ 12.1413
|
Rpld. by Ord. 1145
|
|
O.
|
Handicapped parking
|
§ 12.1414
|
Rpld. by Ord. 1145
|
|
P.
|
Parking in rights of way
|
§ 12.1415
|
Rpld. by Ord. 1145
|
|
Section 15
|
Regulations for Bicycles
|
|
|
|
A.
|
Effect of regulations
|
§ 12.1501
| |
|
B.
|
Traffic laws to apply to persons riding bicycles
|
§ 12.1502
| |
|
C.
|
Obedience to traffic-control devices
|
§ 12.1503
| |
|
D.
|
Riding on bicycles
|
§ 12.1504
| |
|
E.
|
Riding on roadways and bicycle paths
|
§ 12.1505
| |
|
F.
|
Speed of bicycles
|
§ 12.1506
| |
|
G.
|
Emerging from alley or driveway
|
§ 12.1507
| |
|
H.
|
Clinging to vehicles
|
§ 12.1508
| |
|
I.
|
Carrying articles hindering rider
|
§ 12.1509
| |
|
J.
|
Parking
|
§ 12.1510
| |
|
K.
|
Riding on sidewalks
|
§ 12.1511
| |
|
L.
|
Lamps and other equipment on bicycles
|
§ 12.1512
|
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
|
|
Section 16
|
Pedestrians’ Rights and Duties
|
|
|
|
A.
|
Pedestrians subject to traffic control signals
|
§ 12.1601
| |
|
B.
|
Pedestrians’ right of way in crosswalk
|
§ 12.1602
| |
|
C.
|
Pedestrians to use right half of crosswalk
|
§ 12.1603
| |
|
D.
|
Crossing at right angles
|
§ 12.1604
| |
|
E.
|
When a pedestrian shall yield
|
§ 12.1605
| |
|
F.
|
Prohibited crossing
|
§ 12.1606
| |
|
G.
|
Pedestrians walking along roadways
|
§ 12.1607
| |
|
H.
|
Miscellaneous rules and regulations governing pedestrians
|
§ 12.1608
| |
|
I.
|
Drivers to exercise due care
|
§ 12.1609
| |
|
Section 17
|
Loading Zones
|
|
|
|
A.
|
Traffic engineer to designate curb loading zones
|
§ 12.1701
| |
|
B.
|
Permits for curb loading zones
|
§ 12.1702
| |
|
C.
|
Standing in passenger curb loading zone
|
§ 12.1703
| |
|
D.
|
Loading zone not exclusive
|
§ 12.1704
| |
|
E.
|
Stopping in unloading zones
|
§ 12.1705
| |
|
Section 18
|
Procedure on and After Arrest
|
|
|
|
A.
|
Procedure upon arrest for violation of traffic ordinance
|
§ 12.1801
| |
|
B.
|
To give officer correct name
|
§ 12.1802
| |
|
C.
|
To give officer correct address
|
§ 12.1803
| |
|
D.
|
Violation of promise to appear
|
§ 12.1804
| |
|
E.
|
Disposition of fines and forfeitures
|
§ 12.1805
| |
|
F.
|
Arrest without warrant
|
§ 12.1806
| |
|
G.
|
City judge to designate fine
|
§ 12.1807
| |
|
H.
|
Office of clerk of the municipal court created
|
§ 12.1808
|
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
|
|
I.
|
Payment of fines
|
§ 12.1809
| |
|
Section 19
|
Texas Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways Adopted
|
Art. 12.1900
| |
|
Section 20
|
Conflict with State Law
|
Art. 12.2000
| |
|
Section 21
|
Proof of Traffic Control Device or Signal
|
Art. 12.2100
| |
|
Section 22
|
Licensing Bicycles
|
|
|
|
A.
|
Bicycles to be licensed
|
§ 12.1521
| |
|
B.
|
License fee
|
§ 12.1522
|
§§ 12.09.042, A9.002
|
|
C.
|
When license not to be issued
|
§ 12.1523
| |
|
Section 23
|
Inoperative Vehicles
|
|
|
|
A.
|
Leaving inoperative vehicle on streets and on private property
|
§ 12.2201
|
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
|
|
B.
|
Nuisance
|
§ 12.2202
|
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting 2021 Code
|
|
Section 24
|
Special Weight Limit Ordinances Continued in Effect
|
Art. 12.2300
| |
|
Section 25
|
Commercial Motor Vehicles
|
|
|
|
A.
|
Commercial motor vehicles to be operated only on designated
truck routes
|
§ 12.2401
| |
|
B.
|
Truck routes designated; signs to be erected
|
§ 12.2402
| |
|
C.
|
Size; weight; exceptions; permits and fees
|
§ 12.2403
|
§§ 12.11.003, A9.003
|
|
D.
|
Not to permit cargo to fall out of vehicle, etc.
|
§ 12.2404
| |
|
E.
|
These regulations declared to be governmental
|
§ 12.2405
| |
|
F.
|
Violations may be enjoined
|
§ 12.2406
| |
|
Section 26
|
Fire Lanes Established
|
Art. 12.2500, div. 2
| |
|
Section 26.5
|
Procedure for Establishing Fire Lanes
|
|
|
|
A.
|
Approval of fire lanes and appeal procedure
|
§ 12.2501
| |
|
B.
|
Fire lanes-when required
|
§ 12.2502
| |
|
C.
|
Fire lane signs
|
§ 12.2503
| |
|
D.
|
Destruction of fire lane signs
|
§ 12.2504
| |
|
E.
|
Abandonment or closing
|
§ 12.2505
| |
|
F.
|
Parking in fire lane prohibited
|
§ 12.2506
| |
|
G.
|
Enforcement—Issuance of citations impoundment of obstructions
|
§ 12.2507
| |
|
H.
|
Submission of plot plans—Duties of contractors
|
§ 12.2508
| |
|
Section 27
|
Transportation of Hazardous Materials
|
|
|
|
A.
|
Definitions
|
§ 12.2601
| |
|
B.
|
Routes established for transmitting hazardous materials
|
§ 12.2602
| |
|
C.
|
U.S. Department of Transportation placards required; driver’s
duty
|
§ 12.2603
| |
|
D.
|
Enforcement agencies
|
§ 12.2604
| |
|
CHAPTER 10: UTILITIES
| |||
|
Section 1
|
Water Service
|
|
|
|
A.
|
Application for water service
|
§ 13.101
| |
|
B.
|
Discontinuance of water service
|
§ 13.102
| |
|
C.
|
Employees to report leaks, etc., to superintendent
|
Amnd. by Ord. 934
|
|
|
D.
|
Meters
|
§ 13.104
| |
|
E.
|
Separate connections, etc.
|
Amnd. by Ord. 934
|
|
|
F.
|
Water deposits and other fees
|
§ 13.106
| |
|
G.
|
Water rates
|
Superseded by Ord. 719
|
|
|
H.
|
When water bills are due; late charge; reconnect fee
|
§ 13.108
| |
|
I.
|
Tapping charges
|
§ 13.109
| |
|
J.
|
Certain acts unlawful
|
§ 13.110
| |
|
Section 2
|
Water Wells
|
|
|
|
A.
|
Permit required
|
§ 13.201
| |
|
B.
|
Application for permit; fee
|
§ 13.202
|
§§ 13.07.002, A4.016
|
|
C.
|
Considerations for approval or disapproval
|
§ 13.203
| |
|
Section 3
|
Sewer Service
|
|
|
|
A.
|
Definitions
|
§ 13.301
| |
|
B.
|
Permits and connections
|
§ 13.302
| |
|
C.
|
Tap fees
|
§ 13.303
| |
|
D.
|
Sewer service charges
|
§ 13.304
| |
|
E.
|
When sewer bills are due
|
§ 13.305
| |
|
F.
|
Sand and grease traps
|
§ 13.306
| |
|
G.
|
Mandatory connection to public sewer if within one hundred feet
(100’)
|
§ 13.307
| |
|
H.
|
Certain acts unlawful
|
§ 13.308
| |
|
I.
|
Responsibility for injuries to sewer or street
|
§ 13.309
| |
|
J.
|
Septic tanks, privies, etc., not to be connected with sewer
|
§ 13.310
| |
|
K.
|
Not to deposit garbage, etc., in sewer openings
|
§ 13.311
| |
|
L.
|
Not to injure sewer systems
|
§ 13.312
| |
|
M.
|
Notice for opening streets, etc.
|
§ 13.313
| |
|
N.
|
Barriers and lights to be placed
|
§ 13.314
| |
|
O.
|
Connection of buildings outside the city
|
§ 13.315
| |
|
P.
|
Approval of connections required
|
§ 13.316
| |
|
Q.
|
Connections to comply with plumbing code
|
§ 13.317
| |
|
R.
|
Basement drains
|
§ 13.318
| |
|
S.
|
Certain pipes prohibited
|
§ 13.319
| |
|
T.
|
Pipe materials
|
§ 13.320
| |
|
U.
|
Fall requirement
|
§ 13.321
| |
|
V.
|
Entrance onto premises for enforcement purposes
|
§ 13.322
| |
|
W.
|
Improvements and extensions
|
§ 13.323
| |
|
X.
|
Injunctions; civil remedies
|
§ 13.324
| |
|
Section 4
|
Wastewater System Facility Access Fees
|
|
|
|
A.
|
Definitions
|
§ 13.401
| |
|
B.
|
System facility access fee
|
Amnd. by Ord. 987
|
|
|
C.
|
Schedule of fees
|
Superseded by Ord. 748
|
|
|
D.
|
Private and public facilities
|
Amnd. by Ord. 987
|
|
|
E.
|
Clarifications and determinations
|
§ 13.405
| |
|
F.
|
Increasing size of meter
|
§ 13.406
| |
|
G.
|
Exceptions
|
§ 13.407
| |
|
Section 5
|
Septic Tanks
|
|
|
|
A.
|
Standards herein necessary to health and welfare
|
§ 13.501
| |
|
B.
|
Permit required
|
§ 13.502
|
§§ 13.08.002, A4.017
|
|
C.
|
Minimum standards
|
§ 13.503
| |
|
D.
|
Percolation test required
|
§ 13.504
| |
|
E.
|
Permit for septic tank required before building permit, etc.
|
§ 13.505
| |
|
F.
|
Plumbing inspector to inspect septic tanks
|
§ 13.506
| |
|
Section 6
|
Industrial Waste Regulations
|
|
|
|
A.
|
Definitions
|
Rpld. by Ord. 823
|
|
|
B.
|
Purpose and policy
|
Rpld. by Ord. 823
|
|
|
C.
|
Discharge prohibitions and limitations
|
Rpld. by Ord. 823
|
|
|
D.
|
Special rules relating to industrial discharges
|
Rpld. by Ord. 823
|
|
|
E.
|
Administration by permit
|
Rpld. by Ord. 823
|
|
|
F.
|
Enforcement
|
Rpld. by Ord. 823
|
|
|
G.
|
Miscellaneous
|
Rpld. by Ord. 823
|
|
|
Section 7
|
Trench Excavation Requirements
|
|
|
|
A.
|
Compliance required
|
§ 13.701
|
§ 3.07.031
|
|
B.
|
Permit required
|
§ 13.702
|
§ 3.07.032
|
|
C.
|
Definitions
|
§ 13.703
|
§ 3.07.033
|
|
D.
|
Permit requirements
|
§ 13.704
|
§ 3.07.034
|
|
E.
|
Materials
|
§ 13.705
|
§ 3.07.035
|
|
F.
|
Special requirements
|
§ 13.706
|
§ 3.07.036
|
|
G.
|
Permit holder/contractor requirements
|
§ 13.707
|
§ 3.07.037
|
|
H.
|
Permit fees
|
§ 13.708
|
§§ 3.07.038, A4.013
|
|
Section 8
|
Water and Sewer Main Extensions
|
|
|
|
A.
|
Purpose
|
§ 13.801
| |
|
B.
|
Definitions
|
§ 13.802
| |
|
C.
|
Policy
|
§ 13.803
| |
|
D.
|
Extension of utilities
|
§ 13.804
| |
|
E.
|
Determination of system availability
|
§ 13.805
| |
|
F.
|
Construction of approach mains
|
§ 13.806
| |
|
G.
|
Pro rata cost allocation where public utilities are financed
by initial developers
|
§ 13.807
| |
|
H.
|
Management of reimbursement funds
|
§ 13.808
| |
|
I.
|
Oversizing
|
§ 13.809
| |
|
Section 9
|
Natural Gas
|
|
|
|
A.
|
Establishment of rates
|
Rpld. by Ord. 924
|
|
|
B.
|
Maximum rates
|
Rpld. by Ord. 924
|
|
|
C.
|
Adjustment of rates
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Rpld. by Ord. 924
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D.
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Weather adjustment
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Rpld. by Ord. 924
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E.
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Effects of franchise fees; taxes
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Rpld. by Ord. 924
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F.
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Additional charges
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Rpld. by Ord. 924
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G.
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Reimbursement for ratemaking proceedings
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Rpld. by Ord. 924
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H.
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City’s right to amend rates
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Rpld. by Ord. 924
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CHAPTER 11: ZONING ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF LAKE WORTH
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Section 1
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Intent, Purpose and Conflict
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A.
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Interpretation, purpose and conflict
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§ 14.101
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Rpld. by Ord. 1169
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B.
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Boundaries of districts
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§ 14.102
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Rpld. by Ord. 1169
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Section 2
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Definitions
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A.
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General
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§ 14.201
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Rpld. by Ord. 1169
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B.
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Definition of words and terms
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§ 14.202
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Rpld. by Ord. 1169
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Section 3
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Establishment of Districts
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A.
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District classifications
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§ 14.301
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Rpld. by Ord. 1169
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B.
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Comparable zoning district classifications
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§ 14.302
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Rpld. by Ord. 1169
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C.
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General provisions
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§ 14.303
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Rpld. by Ord. 1169
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Section 4
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Zoning District Map
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A.
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Generally
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§ 14.401
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Rpld. by Ord. 1169
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B.
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Adopted
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§ 14.402
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Rpld. by Ord. 1169
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Section 5
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District Regulations
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A.
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“SF-1”-Single family district
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§ 14.501
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Rpld. by Ord. 1169
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B.
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“MD”-Moderate density district
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§ 14.502
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Rpld. by Ord. 1169
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C.
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“MH”-Manufactured housing district
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§ 14.503
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Rpld. by Ord. 1169
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D.
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“C” Commercial district
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§ 14.504
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Rpld. by Ord. 1169
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E.
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“I” Industrial district
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§ 14.505
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Rpld. by Ord. 1169
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F.
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“P-MF” Planned multi-family district
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§ 14.506
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Rpld. by Ord. 1169
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G.
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“P-C” Planned commercial district
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§ 14.507
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Rpld. by Ord. 1169
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H.
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“P-I” Planned industrial district
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§ 14.508
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Rpld. by Ord. 1169
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I.
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“M-PD” Mixed planned development district regulations
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§ 14.509
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Rpld. by Ord. 1169
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Section 6
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Supplementary Regulations
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A.
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Non-conforming uses
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§ 14.601
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Rpld. by Ord. 1169
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B.
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Site plan requirements
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§ 14.602
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Rpld. by Ord. 1169
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C.
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Vehicle parking regulations
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§ 14.603
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Rpld. by Ord. 1169
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D.
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Landscaping
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§ 14.604
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Rpld. by Ord. 1169
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E.
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Temporary uses and events
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§ 14.605
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Rpld. by Ord. 1169
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F.
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Masonry requirement
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§ 14.606
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Rpld. by Ord. 1169
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G.
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Monument signs
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Rpld. by Ord. 698
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H.
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Telecommunications towers and antennas
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§ 14.607
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Rpld. by Ord. 1169
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I.
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Carports
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Amnd. by Ord. 875
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Section 7
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Administration and Enforcement
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A.
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Planning and zoning commission
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§ 14.701
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Rpld. by Ord. 1169
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B.
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Board of adjustment
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§ 14.702
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Rpld. by Ord. 1169
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C.
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Public hearings
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§ 14.703
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Rpld. by Ord. 1169
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D.
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Certificate of occupancy
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§ 14.704
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Rpld. by Ord. 1169
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E.
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Permits
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§ 14.705
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Rpld. by Ord. 1169
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F.
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Changes and amendments
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§ 14.706
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Rpld. by Ord. 1169
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G.
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Repeal
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§ 14.707
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Rpld. by Ord. 1169
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H.
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Separability clause
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§ 14.708
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Rpld. by Ord. 1169
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I.
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Penalties for violation
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§ 14.709
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Rpld. by Ord. 1169
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J.
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Savings clause
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§ 14.710
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Rpld. by Ord. 1169
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K.
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Publication in pamphlet form
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§ 14.711
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Rpld. by Ord. 1169
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L.
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Publication in the official newspaper
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§ 14.712
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Rpld. by Ord. 1169
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M.
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Effective date
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§ 14.713
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Rpld. by Ord. 1169
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Section 8
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Meacham Field Joint Airport Zoning Board
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A.
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Board created; powers and duties
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§ 14.801
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Rpld. by Ord. 1169
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B.
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Membership
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§ 14.802
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Rpld. by Ord. 1169
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