This table shows the location or gives the disposition of the chapters, sections and subsections of the 2002 Clarendon Code of Ordinances within this revised code. The abbreviation “NIC” means the provision is not included in this code, though not necessarily repealed.
2002 CODE OF ORDINANCES
2013 CODE OF ORDINANCES
Chapter 1
General Provisions
 
Article 1.
In General
 
Sec. 1.01
How code designated and cited
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 1.02
Headings
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 1.03
Rules of construction
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 1.04
Amendments or additions to code
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 1.05
Altering code
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 1.06
General penalty for violations of code; continuing violations
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 1.07
Effect of repeal of ordinances
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 1.08
Severability of parts of code
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 1.09
City boundaries
Sec. 1.10
Incorporated under general laws of the state
Chapter 2
Administration
 
Article 1.
In General
 
Sec. 2.01
Mayor in charge of meetings
Sec. 2.02
Order of business
Sec. 2.03
Mayor preserves order
Sec. 2.04
Committees appointed by the mayor
Sec. 2.05
Standing committees
Sec. 2.06
Composition of special committees
Sec. 2.07
Special committees; final reports
Sec. 2.08
Bill of claim against city
Sec. 2.09
Committees report in writing
Sec. 2.10
Passage of ordinances
Sec. 2.11
Resolutions and orders granting or conferring special privilege
Secs. 2.12—2.20 Reserved
 
Article 2.
Officers and Their Election
 
Sec. 2.21
Composition of the municipal government
Sec. 2.22
Composition of the city council
Sec. 2.23
Secretary designated treasurer
Secs. 2.24—2.30 Reserved
 
Article 3.
Office of City Administrator
 
Sec. 2.31
Method of appointment
Superseded by sec. 2.37
Sec. 2.32
Residence of the city administrator
Superseded by § 2.37
Sec. 2.33
Term of office of the city administrator
Superseded by § 2.37
Sec. 2.34
Absence or disability of the city administrator
Sec. 2.35
Powers and duties of the city administrator
Superseded by § 2.37
Sec. 2.36
Compensation and bond of the city administrator
Sec. 2.37
Ordinance #272 amending Ordinance No. 201
 
 
Sec. 1 Office established; appointment and removal; residency; term
 
Sec. 2 Duties
 
Sec. 3 Qualifications
Secs. 2.38—2.45 Reserved
 
Article 4.
Elections
 
Sec. 2.46
Municipal election date established
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 2.47
Appointment of a presiding officer
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 2.48
Appointment of election judges and election clerks
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 2.49
Qualifications and compensation of the presiding officer and election judges
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 2.50
Election duties of the mayor
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Secs. 2.51—2.65 Reserved
 
Chapter 3
Animals
 
Article 1.
In General
 
Sec. 3.01
Definitions
Article 2.
Livestock
 
Sec. 3.02
Necessity and definitions
Sec. 3.03
Livestock prohibited
[No secs. 3.04, 3.05]
 
Sec. 3.06
Penalty for violations
Sec. 3.07
Exceptions to article 2
Sec. 3.08
Repeal of conflicting provisions
NIC
Sec. 3.09
Grace period
Sec. 3.10
Severability
NIC
Sec. 3.11
Effective date
NIC
Sec. 3.12
Burial of dead animals
Sec. 3.13
Burying dead animals within the city limits unlawful
Secs. 3.14—3.20 Reserved
 
Article 3.
Unrestrained Animals
 
Sec. 3.21
Animals running at large considered a nuisance
Sec. 3.22
Authority to impound unrestrained animals
Sec. 3.23
Interference with animal control officer
Sec. 3.24
Records
Sec. 3.25
Notice to owner
Sec. 3.26
Attorneys fees paid from the sale of animals
Sec. 3.27
Animals knowingly allowed to trespass prohibited
Sec. 3.28
Redemption requirements
Secs. 3.29—3.35 Reserved
 
Article 4.
Dog Tax
 
Sec. 3.36
Dog tax defined
Superseded by Ord. 374
Sec. 3.37
Disposition of dog tag
Superseded by Ord. 374
Sec. 3.38
Impoundment of dog without tag
Superseded by Ord. 374
Secs. 3.39 to 3.45 Reserved
 
Article 5.
Rabid Animals
 
Sec. 3.46
Impoundment of suspected rabid animals
Rpld. by Ord. 374
Sec. 3.47
Animal which bites person
Rpld. by Ord. 374
Sec. 3.48
Surrender by owner
Rpld. by Ord. 374
Sec. 3.49
Reclaiming animal
Rpld. by Ord. 374
Secs. 3.50—3.55 Reserved
 
Article 6.
Animal Control Officer
 
Sec. 3.56
Office of animal control officer created
Superseded by Ord. 374
Sec. 3.57
Duties of the animal control officer
Superseded by Ord. 374
Secs. 3.58—3.65 Reserved
 
Chapter 4
Buildings
 
Article I.
In General
 
Sec. 4.01
Permit required
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 4.02
Issuance of permit & rates
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 4.03
Construction unlawful without permit
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 4.04
Plumbing and electrical inspections required
Sec. 4.05
Plumbing and electrical materials
Sec. 4.06
Fences extending into streets or alleys prohibited
Secs. 4.07—4.15 Reserved
 
Article 2.
Signs
 
Sec. 4.16
Sign permit required
Sec. 4.17
Permit required to repair
Sec. 4.18
Nonconforming existing signs
Sec. 4.19
Application for sign permit/repair permit
Sec. 4.20
Exemptions from application for permit
Sec. 4.21
Fees
Sec. 4.22
Issuance of permit
Sec. 4.23
Not to issue to persons previously failing to pay fees
Sec. 4.24
Permit valid only for sixty (60) days
Sec. 4.25
Permit revocable
Sec. 4.26
Removal of obsolete signs
Sec. 4.27
Removal or repair of unsafe signs
Sec. 4.28
Maintenance of signs
Sec. 4.29
Placing signs within ten feet of U.S. Highway 287 prohibited
Sec. 4.30
Persons responsible
Sec. 4.31
Penalty for violation
Secs. 4.32—4.40 Reserved
 
Article 3.
Dangerous Structures
 
Sec. 4.41
Definitions
Rpld. by Ord. 460
Sec. 4.42
Written notice of dangerous structure
Rpld. by Ord. 460
Sec. 4.43
Owner required to abate dangerous structure
Rpld. by Ord. 460
Sec. 4.44
Abatement by city
Rpld. by Ord. 460
Sec. 4.45
Court action to recover costs
Rpld. by Ord. 460
Secs. 4.46—4.55 Reserved
 
Chapter 5
Business and Occupations
 
Article 1.
In General
 
Sec. 5.01
Definitions
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 5.02
License required for transporting passengers for hire
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 5.03
Peddling goods on public grounds prohibited; exception
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 5.04
Shows, circuses, carnivals, stock shows, tent shows unlawful; exception
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 5.05
Filling stations, permit required; exception
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 5.06
Motor fuel oil pumps prohibited; exception
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 5.07
Filling station prohibited; exception
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 5.08
Brickyards prohibited; exception
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 5.09
Bone boiler or soap making establishment unlawful
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 5.10
Slaughterhouses unlawful
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 5.11
Photography permit required
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Secs. 5.12—5.20 Reserved
 
Article 2.
Itinerant Merchants
 
Sec. 5.21
License required
Sec. 5.22
Application for license
Sec. 5.23
Bond required
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 5.24
Itinerant merchant or vendor defined
Sec. 5.25
License fee
Secs. 5.26—5.30 Reserved
 
Chapter 6
City Finance
 
Article 1.
In General
 
Sec. 6.01
Automobile tax continued
Secs. 6.02—6.10 Reserved
 
Article 2.
Collection of Taxes
 
Sec. 6.11
Duties of the assessor collector
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 6.12
Property liens
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 6.13
Delinquent tax records
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 6.14
Advertisement of delinquent taxes
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 6.15
Delinquent properties to be sold
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 6.16
Defendants to be notified of foreclosure
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 6.17
Division of property to satisfy debt
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 6.18
City attorney represents city in delinquent tax suits
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 6.19
Right to redeem foreclosed land
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 6.20
City secretary authorized to act on behalf of the city
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Secs. 6.21—6.30 Reserved
 
Chapter 7
Emergency Management
 
Article 1.
In General
 
Sec. 7.01
Organization
Sec. 7.02
Emergency management director - powers and duties
Sec. 7.03
Emergency management plan
Sec. 7.04
Interjurisdictional program
Sec. 7.05
Override
Sec. 7.06
Liability
Sec. 7.07
Commitment of funds
Sec. 7.08
Offenses; penalties
Sec. 7.09
Limitations
Secs. 7.10—7.115 Reserved
 
Chapter 8
Fire Prevention
 
Article 1.
In General
 
Sec. 8.01
Arson reward
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 8.02
Drivers to yield right-of-way to emergency vehicles
Sec. 8.03
Vehicles approaching a fire prohibited
Sec. 8.04
Emergency vehicles have right of way
Sec. 8.05
Delaying emergency vehicles unlawful
Sec. 8.06
Unlawful to drive over fire hose
Sec. 8.07
Opening or tampering with fire hydrants prohibited
Secs. 8.08—8.15 Reserved
 
Article 2.
Fire Marshal
 
Sec. 8.16
Office created
Sec. 8.17
Investigation
Sec. 8.18
Power to take testimony; inform prosecutor
Sec. 8.19
Power to summon witnesses
Sec. 8.20
Production of evidence
Sec. 8.21
Investigations may be private
Sec. 8.22
Right of entry
Sec. 8.23
Inspections for dangerous conditions
Sec. 8.24
Unsafe conditions
Sec. 8.25
Unlawful conditions
Sec. 8.26
Notice required
Sec. 8.27
Manner of recovering penalties
Sec. 8.28
Each day a separate offense
Sec. 8.29
Offenses to be prosecuted
Secs. 8.30—8.40 Reserved
 
Article 3.
Fire and Rescue Service Fees
 
Sec. 8.40
Service and fees
Amnd. by Ord. 370
Chapter 9
Nuisances
 
Article 1.
In General
 
Sec. 9.01
Abatement by owner
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 9.02
Abatement by city
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 9.03
Unlawful to deposit garbage, carcasses, etc., near water supply
Sec. 9.04
Dumping garbage within the city limits unlawful
Sec. 9.05
Leakage of waste material prohibited
Sec. 9.06
Burning of garbage, leaves, tree trimmings, etc. prohibited
Sec. 9.07
Scavenging prohibited
Sec. 9.08
Privies unlawful
Sec. 9.09
Stagnant water collections
Sec. 9.10
Abatement of accumulations on vacant lots
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 9.11
Deposit garbage on property of others unlawful
Sec. 9.12
Consumption of alcoholic beverages in public places unlawful
Secs. 9.13—9.20 Reserved
 
Article 2.
Weeds, Grass
 
Sec. 9.21
Weed growth, accumulations unlawful
Sec. 9.22
Hearing by council
Sec. 9.23
Abatement procedure; lien
Secs. 9.24—9.30 Reserved
 
Article 3.
Junked Vehicles
 
Sec. 9.31
Definitions
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 9.32
Junked vehicle declared a public nuisance
Sec. 9.33
Offense
Sec. 9.34
Authority to abate nuisance; procedures
Sec. 9.35
Notice of abatement procedures
Sec. 9.36
Abatement hearing
Secs. 9.37—9.45 Reserved
 
Sec. 9.46
Disturbing the peace prohibited
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Secs. 9.47—9.54 Reserved
 
Chapter 10
Offenses
 
Article 1.
In General
 
Sec. 10.01
Fireworks prohibited
Sec. 10.02
Shooting in public places unlawful
Sec. 10.03
The unlicensed possession of a firearm on public property unlawful
Rpld. by Ord. 468
Sec. 10.04
Climbing or loitering on or around elevated storage tanks unlawful
Sec. 10.05
Obstruction of sidewalks prohibited
Sec. 10.06
Skating on sidewalks prohibited
Sec. 10.07
Bicycles, etc., on sidewalks unlawful
Sec. 10.08
Public intoxication unlawful
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 10.09
Vehicle repairs in the street or alley unlawful
Sec. 10.10
Breaking street lamps unlawful
Sec. 10.11
Definition of assault, affray
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 10.12
Fighting unlawful
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 10.13
Use of slingshots, air rifles, throwing objects, unlawful
Sec. 10.14
Unlawful to interfere with officers
Sec. 10.15
Spitting in public places prohibited
Sec. 10.16
Improper construction of privies unlawful
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 10.17
Burying garbage within the city limits unlawful
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 10.18
Horses and mules at large unlawful
Sec. 10.19
Disturbing the peace unlawful
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 10.20
Jumping on or off moving trains unlawful; exceptions
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Secs. 10.21—10.30 Reserved
 
Chapter 11
Traffic
 
Article 1.
In General
 
Sec. 11.01
All automobiles must be registered
Sec. 11.02
Vehicles to be operated at a reasonable speed
Sec. 11.03
Speed limits during construction periods
Rpld. by Ordinance adopting Code
Sec. 11.04
Racing of automobiles prohibited
Sec. 11.05
Parking or stopping motor vehicles in alleys prohibited: exception
Sec. 11.06
Parking in undesignated areas prohibited
Sec. 11.07
Prohibited parking areas
Amnd. by Ord. 496
Sec. 11.08
Disregarding stop signs unlawful
Sec. 11.09
Muffler cutouts prohibited
Sec. 11.10
Vehicles left running and unattended unlawful
Sec. 11.11
Drive to right
Sec. 11.12
Turning movements
Sec. 11.13
Stopping on sidewalks or street crossings unlawful
Sec. 11.14
Limbs or branches overhanging a road, street, or alley to be trimmed
Sec. 11.15
Engine brakes, exhaust brakes of similar devices prohibited
Secs. 11.16—11.20 Reserved
 
Chapter 12
Utilities
 
Article 1.
In General
 
Sec. 12.01
Compliance with state statutes required
Secs. 12.02—12.10 Reserved
 
Article 2.
Water and Sewer Regulations
 
Sec. 12.11
Owner responsible for water charges
Sec. 12.12
Connection of private water wells to the city water system unlawful
Sec. 12.13
Opening, defacing, or tampering with meter boxes prohibited
Sec. 12.14
Placement of water valves
Sec. 12.15
Use of meter valves
Sec. 12.16
Turning on/off city water valve prohibited
Sec. 12.17
Tampering with cut-off valve prohibited
Sec. 12.18
Tampering with a water meter prohibited
Sec. 12.19
Removal of sewer system “clean out” plugs and/or mud caps prohibited; exception
Secs. 12.20—12.29 Reserved
 
Article 3.
Garbage and Trash Regulations
 
Sec. 12.30
Disposal of prohibited materials in garbage containers
Amnd. by Ord. 433
Sec. 12.31
Length restriction for materials in garbage containers
Amnd. by Ord. 433
Secs. 12.32—12.40 Reserved
 
Article 4.
Citizens Convenience Center
 
Sec. 12.41
Authorized users of the citizens convenience center
Amnd. by Ord. 369
Sec. 12.42
Nonqualifying residents
Sec. 12.43
Salvaging and scavenging not permitted
Sec. 12.44
Authorization to use
Sec. 12.45
Tree limbs
Sec. 12.46
Shingles not permitted
Sec. 12.47
Fee waived
Sec. 12.48
Illegal dumping
Secs. 12.49—12.55 Reserved
 
Article 5.
Public Utilities
 
Sec. 12.56
Public “utility” defined
Sec. 12.57
Service to comply with technical provisions
Sec. 12.58
Rule making authority
Sec. 12.59
Right of entry
Sec. 12.60
Termination of service
Sec. 12.61
Liability of city for damage
Sec. 12.62
Application required
Sec. 12.63
Right to decline service
Sec. 12.64
Permit
Sec. 12.65
Connection assumes use
Sec. 12.66
Nonpermitted use unlawful
Sec. 12.67
Damage, trespass on equipment
Sec. 12.68
Temporary interruption of service
Sec. 12.69
Restricting utility use
Sec. 12.70
Resale of service by customer
Sec. 12.71
Connection to service
Sec. 12.72
Separate connection
Sec. 12.73
Unlawful connection
Sec. 12.74
Connection, disconnection
Sec. 12.75
Maintenance by consumer
Sec. 12.76
Meters
Sec. 12.77
Deposit required with application
Sec. 12.78
Deposit refund
Sec. 12.79
Determination of charges
Sec. 12.80
Billing delinquency
Sec. 12.81
Discontinuance of service for nonpayment fee
Sec. 12.82
Collection fee
Sec. 12.83
Turn-on charge to reestablish service
Sec. 12.84
Voluntary discontinuance of service
Sec. 12.85
Franchised public utilities
Sec. 12.86
Utility rates, billings
Sec. 12.87
Nonemergency termination of service
Sec. 12.88
Notice of proposed termination of service
Sec. 12.89
Hearing request
Sec. 12.90
Notice of termination to tenant users
Sec. 12.91
Termination hearing
Sec. 12.92
Emergency termination
Sec. 12.93
Notice of emergency termination
Sec. 12.94
Emergency termination hearing
Sec. 12.95
Notice of emergency termination to tenant users
Secs. 12.96-12.99 Reserved
 
Chapter 13
Zoning
 
Article 1.
In General
 
Sec. 13.01
Definitions
Sec. 13.02
Zoning districts nomenclature
Sec. 13.03
Lawfully vacated streets, alleys, or public ways
Sec. 13.04
Annexed territory
Sec. 13.05
Building within a zoning district restricted
Sec. 13.06
Height limit within a zoning district restricted
Sec. 13.07
Minimum space requirements established
Sec. 13.08
No reduction in open space requirements
Sec. 13.09
Buildings to be constructed on lots
Sec. 13.10
One building per lot
Secs. 13.11—13.20 Reserved
 
Article 2.
Planning and Zoning Commission
 
Sec. 13.21
Composition
Sec. 13.22
Method of appointment
Sec. 13.23
Term of office
Sec. 13.24
Powers and duties
Secs. 13.25—13.30 Reserved
 
Article 3.
“R-1” - Residential District One
 
Sec. 13.31
Use regulations
Sec. 13.32
Height regulations
Sec. 13.33
Area regulations
Sec. 13.34
Intensity of use regulations
Sec. 13.35
Parking regulations
Secs. 13.36—13.40 Reserved
 
Article 4.
“R-2” - Residential District Two
 
Sec. 13.41
Use regulations
Sec. 13.42
Height regulations
Sec. 13.43
Yard regulations
Sec. 13.44
Intensity of use
Sec. 13.45
Parking regulations
Secs. 13.46—13.50 Reserved
 
Article 5.
“B” - Central Business District
 
Sec. 13.51
Use regulations
Sec. 13.52
Height regulations
Sec. 13.53
Yard regulations
Sec. 13.54
Intensity of use
Sec. 13.55
Parking regulations
Secs. 13.56—13.60 Reserved
 
Article 6.
“I” - Industrial District
 
Sec. 13.61
Use regulations
Sec. 13.62
Height regulations
Sec. 13.63
Yard regulations
Sec. 13.64
Intensity of use
Sec. 13.65
Parking regulations
Secs. 13.66—13.70 Reserved
 
Article 7.
Additional Use, Height, and Area Regulations
 
Sec. 13.71
Use regulations
Sec. 13.72
Height regulations
Sec. 13.73
Area and density regulations
Sec. 13.74
Front yard regulations
Sec. 13.75
Side yard regulations
Sec. 13.76
Rear yard regulations
Sec. 13.77
Vision clearance
Sec. 13.78
Nonconforming uses
Sec. 13.79
Permits
Sec. 13.80
Community unity plan
Sec. 13.81
Neighborhood shopping center
Sec. 13.82
Certificate of occupancy
Sec. 13.83
Boundaries of districts
Sec. 13.84
Changes and amendments to zoning regulations
Sec. 13.85
Enforcement and penalty for violation
Sec. 13.86
Interpretation, purpose, and conflict