1989 CODE
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2009 CODE
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2023 Code
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CHAPTER 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS
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§ 1-1
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How Code designated and cited
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Superseded by Ord. adopting 2009 Code
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§ 1-2
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Rules of construction and definitions
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§ 1.01.004
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§ 1.01.004
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§ 1-3
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Catchlines of sections
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Superseded by Ord. adopting 2009 Code
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§ 1-4
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References to chapters or sections
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Superseded by Ord. adopting 2009 Code
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§ 1-5
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References and editor’s notes
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Superseded by Ord. adopting 2009 Code
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§ 1-6
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History notes
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Superseded by Ord. adopting 2009 Code
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§ 1-7
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Certain ordinances not affected by Code
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Superseded by Ord. adopting 2009 Code
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§ 1-8
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Effect of repeal of ordinances
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Superseded by Ord. adopting 2009 Code
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§ 1-9
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Code does not affect prior offenses, rights, etc
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Superseded by Ord. adopting 2009 Code
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§ 1-10
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Additions and amendments deemed incorporated in Code
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Superseded by Ord. adopting 2009 Code
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§ 1-11
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Amendments or additions to Code
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Superseded by Ord. adopting 2009 Code
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§ 1-12
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Supplementation of Code
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Superseded by Ord. adopting 2009 Code
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§ 1-13
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Severability of parts of Code
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Superseded by Ord. adopting 2009 Code
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§ 1-14
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Altering Code
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Superseded by Ord. adopting 2009 Code
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§ 1-15
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General penalty for violations of Code; continuing violations
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Superseded by Ord. adopting 2009 Code
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§ 1-16
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Negative complaint not required for violation
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Sec. 1.01.010
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§ 1.01.010
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§ 1-17
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Judgments and sentences to run consecutively
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Sec. 1.01.011
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§ 1.01.011
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CHAPTER 2: ADMINISTRATION
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Article I. In General
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§ 2-1
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Seal
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Sec. 1.02.001
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§ 1.02.001
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§ 2-2
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Boundary description of city metes and bounds
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Sec. 1.02.002
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§ 1.02.002
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§ 2-3
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Indemnity for certain officials
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Sec. 1.02.003
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§ 1.02.003
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Article II. City Council
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Division 1. Generally
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§ 2-21
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Residency requirement
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Amnd. by Ord. 361
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§ 2-22
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Term of mayor
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Amnd. by Ord. 361
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§ 2-23
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Term of office of councilmembers
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Amnd. by Ord. 361
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Division 2. Meetings
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§ 2-36
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Place and time
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Amnd. by Ord. 221-R1
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§ 2-37
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Meetings open to public
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Amnd. by Ord. 221-R1
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§ 2-38
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Conduct of meetings—Agenda
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Amnd. by Ord. 221-R1
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§ 2-39
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Same—Time limits
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Amnd. by Ord. 221-R1
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§ 2-40
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Same—Action by mayor
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Amnd. by Ord. 221-R1
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§ 2-41
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Same—Visitors
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Amnd. by Ord. 221-R1
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§ 2-42
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Rules of procedure
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Amnd. by Ord. 221-R1
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§ 2-43
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Smoking prohibited
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Amnd. by Ord. 221-R1
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Article III. Boards, Committees, Commissions
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Division 1. Generally (Reserved)
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Division 2. Grievance Committee
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§ 2-71
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Creation
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Amnd. by Ord. 121
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§ 2-72
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Membership
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Dltd. by Ord. 121
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§ 2-73
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Chairman and vice-chairman
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Dltd. by Ord. 121
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§ 2-74
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Vacancies
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Dltd. by Ord. 121
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§ 2-75
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Removal of members
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Dltd. by Ord. 121
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§ 2-76
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Compensation
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Dltd. by Ord. 121
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§ 2-77
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Rules, regulations, bylaws
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Dltd. by Ord. 121
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§ 2-78
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Powers and duties
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Dltd. by Ord. 121
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Division 3. Planning and Zoning Commission
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§ 2-91
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Creation; composition
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Amnd. by Ord. 120
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§ 2-92
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Appointment; qualifications; tenure of members
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Rpld. by Ord. 266
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§ 2-93
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Election of chairman and vice-chairman
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Sec. 1.05.033
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§ 1.06.033
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§ 2-94
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Terms of office of chairman and vice-chairman
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Sec. 1.05.034
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§ 1.06.034
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§ 2-95
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Vacancies
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Sec. 1.05.035
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§ 1.06.035
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§ 2-96
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Removal of members
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Amnd. by Ord. 120
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§ 2-97
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Compensation
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Sec. 1.05.036
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§ 1.06.037
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§ 2-98
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Organization; meetings; reports
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Rpld. by Ord. 266
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§ 2-99
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Powers and duties
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Amnd. by Ord. 332
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Article IV. Officers and Employees
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Division 1. Generally
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§ 2-116
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Bonds for city officers and employees
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Sec. 9.01.001
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§ 9.01.001
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§ 2-117
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Oath
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Sec. 9.01.002
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§ 9.01.002
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Division 2. Chief of Police
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§ 2-131
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Creation of office; appointment; compensation
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Amnd. by Ord. 213
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§ 2-132
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Bond required
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Amnd. by Ord. 213
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§ 2-133
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Duties and powers
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Amnd. by Ord. 213
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Division 3. City Attorney
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§ 2-146
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Appointment
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Sec. 1.04.071
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§ 1.05.071
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Division 4. City Treasurer
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§ 2-161
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Appointment
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Sec. 1.04.131
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Amnd. by Ord. 395
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§ 2-162
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Qualifications
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Amnd. by Ord. 134A
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§ 2-163
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Oath
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Sec. 1.04.133
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Amnd. by Ord. 395
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§ 2-164
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Compensation
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Dltd. by Ord. 395
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§ 2-165
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Bonds
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Sec. 1.04.135
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Amnd. by Ord. 395
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§ 2-166
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Duties
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Sec. 1.04.136
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Amnd. by Ord. 395
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§ 2-167
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Payment of warrants
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Sec. 1.04.137
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§ 1.05.135
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§ 2-168
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Liability
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Sec. 1.04.138
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§ 1.05.136
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§ 2-169
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Drawing of checks and warrants
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Sec. 1.04.139
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§ 1.05.137
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§ 2-170
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Books to be audited
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Sec. 1.04.140
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§ 1.05.138
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Division 5. Police Officers
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§ 2-186
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Creation of office; appointment; compensation
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Rpld. by Ord. 213
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§ 2-187
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Duties and powers
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Rpld. by Ord. 213
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Article V. Pensions and Retirement
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Division 1. Generally (Reserved)
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Division 2. Federal Old Age and Survivor’s Benefits
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§ 2-211
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Established, eligibility
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Rpld. by Ord. adopting 2009 Code
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§ 2-212
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Agreements
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Rpld. by Ord. adopting 2009 Code
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§ 2-213
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Withholding
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Rpld. by Ord. adopting 2009 Code
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§ 2-214
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Employee contributions
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Rpld. by Ord. adopting 2009 Code
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§ 2-215
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Records
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Rpld. by Ord. adopting 2009 Code
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Division 3. Texas Municipal Retirement System
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§ 2-226
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Election to participate
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NIC
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§ 2-227
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Eligibility
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NIC
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§ 2-228
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Retirement eligibility
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NIC
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§ 2-229
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Addition or deletion of employees or departments
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NIC
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§ 2-230
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Earnings subject to contribution
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NIC
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§ 2-231
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City contribution
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NIC
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§ 2-232
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Remittance to board of trustees
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NIC
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§ 2-233
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Supplemental benefits fund— Election to participate
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NIC
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§ 2-234
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Same—Addition or deletion of employees or departments
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NIC
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§ 2-235
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Same—Remittance to board of trustees
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NIC
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§ 2-236
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Same—Effective date of participation
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NIC
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§ 2-237
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Supplemental death benefit fund— Election to participate
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NIC
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§ 2-238
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Same—Additional rights, credits and benefits
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NIC
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CHAPTER 3: ANIMALS
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Article I. In General
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§ 3-1
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Definitions
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Amnd. by Ord. 253
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§ 3-2
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Bird sanctuary established
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Amnd. by Ord. 253
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§ 3-3
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Restraining of animals
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Amnd. by Ord. 253
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§ 3-4
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Noise
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Amnd. by Ord. 253
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§ 3-5
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Nuisances prohibited
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Amnd. by Ord. 253
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§ 3-6
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Certain wild animals prohibited; regulations; exceptions
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Amnd. by Ord. 253
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§ 3-7
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Exemption
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Amnd. by Ord. 253
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§ 3-8
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Permitted animals
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Amnd. by Ord. 253
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§ 3-9
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Unlawful to break down pound enclosure
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Amnd. by Ord. 253
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Article II. Animal Control Department
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§ 3-26
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Enforcement by animal control department—Issuance of citation
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Amnd. by Ord. 253
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§ 3-27
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Same—Unknown owner
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Amnd. by Ord. 253
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§ 3-28
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Certain animals become property of city
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Amnd. by Ord. 253
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§ 3-29
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Disposition of impounded animal
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Amnd. by Ord. 253
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§ 3-30
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Transfer of title to humane society
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Amnd. by Ord. 253
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§ 3-31
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Records
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Amnd. by Ord. 253
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Article III. Dogs
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§ 3-46
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License required
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Amnd. by Ord. 253
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§ 3-47
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Application and fee for license
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Amnd. by Ord. 253
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§ 3-48
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Required license tag
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Amnd. by Ord. 253
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§ 3-49
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Conditions for license
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Amnd. by Ord. 253
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§ 3-50
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Special confinement required for fierce, dangerous, vicious
dogs
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Amnd. by Ord. 253
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Article IV. Livestock
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§ 3-66
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Certain animals prohibited in city
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Amnd. by Ord. 253
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§ 3-67
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Requirements for animals kept in city
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Amnd. by Ord. 253
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§ 3-68
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Sanitation requirements
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Amnd. by Ord. 253
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§ 3-69
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Inspection
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Amnd. by Ord. 253
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§ 3-70
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Animals running at large prohibited
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Amnd. by Ord. 253
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§ 3-71
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Vaccination of certain animals required
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Amnd. by Ord. 253
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Article V. Other Animals
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§ 3-86
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Rabbits
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Amnd. by Ord. 253
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§ 3-87
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Fowl
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Amnd. by Ord. 253
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Article VI. Rabies Control
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§ 3-101
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Rabies vaccination required
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Amnd. by Ord. 253
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§ 3-102
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Report of diagnosis of rabies suspect by veterinarian
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Amnd. by Ord. 253
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§ 3-103
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Quarantine regulations
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Amnd. by Ord. 253
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§ 3-104
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City-wide quarantine
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Amnd. by Ord. 253
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§ 3-105
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Killing or removing rabid animal from the city
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Amnd. by Ord. 253
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§ 3-106
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Disposition of certain animals
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Amnd. by Ord. 253
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Article VII. Impoundment
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§ 3-121
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Animals running at large
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Amnd. by Ord. 253
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§ 3-122
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Unvaccinated dogs
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Amnd. by Ord. 253
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§ 3-123
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Vaccinated dogs
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Amnd. by Ord. 253
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§ 3-124
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Redemption by owner prior to sale
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Amnd. by Ord. 253
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§ 3-125
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Fees
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Amnd. by Ord. 253
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§ 3-126
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Disposal of certain unredeemed animals at public sale
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Amnd. by Ord. 253
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§ 3-127
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Pound master required to issue receipts for all fees and proceeds
of sale
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Amnd. by Ord. 253
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§ 3-128
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Record of impounded animals by pound master required
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Amnd. by Ord. 253
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CHAPTER 4: BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS
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Article I. In General
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§ 4-1
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Conflict and interpretation of codes adopted by reference
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Dltd. by Ord. 198
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§ 4-2
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House mover to procure permit
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Dltd. by Ord. 198
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Article II. Contractor’s License
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§ 4-16
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Annual contractor’s license fee; expiration
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Rpld. by Ord. 157
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§ 4-17
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Restricted license
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Rpld. by Ord. 157
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§ 4-18
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Bond required
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Rpld. by Ord. 157
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Article III. Buildings
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Division 1. Generally (Reserved)
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Division 2. Building Construction Standards
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§ 4-41
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Building code—Adopted
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Amnd. by Ord. 157
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§ 4-42
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Same—Amendments
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Amnd. by Ord. 157
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Division 3. Unsafe Buildings
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§ 4-56
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Code adopted
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Amnd. by Ord. 198
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Article IV. Electrical Standards
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§ 4-71
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Adoption of National Electric Code
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Amnd. by Ord. 157
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Article V. Plumbing Standards
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§ 4-86
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Adoption of code
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Amnd. by Ord. 157
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Article VI. Gas Standards
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§ 4-101
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Adoption of code
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Amnd. by Ord. 157
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Article VII. Housing Standards
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§ 4-121
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Adoption of code
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Amnd. by Ord. 157
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Article VIII. Mechanical Standards
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§ 4-136
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Adoption of code
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Amnd. by Ord. 157
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Article IX. Swimming Pools
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§ 4-151
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Adoption of code
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Amnd. by Ord. 157
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Article X. Excavation and Grading Standards
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§ 4-171
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Adoption of code
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Dltd. by Ord. 198
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CHAPTER 5: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
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§ 5-1
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Emergency management committee—Created; membership
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Superseded by Ord. 229
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§ 5-2
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Same—Powers and duties
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Superseded by Ord. 229
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§ 5-3
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Office of coordinator created; power and duties
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Superseded by Ord. 229
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§ 5-4
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Chairman of emergency management committee and coordinator appointed
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Superseded by Ord. 229
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§ 5-5
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Assistant emergency management coordinator
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Superseded by Ord. 229
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§ 5-6
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Organization created; powers and duties
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Superseded by Ord. 229
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§ 5-7
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Directors
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Superseded by Ord. 229
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§ 5-8
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Representatives
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Superseded by Ord. 229
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§ 5-9
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Council
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Superseded by Ord. 229
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§ 5-10
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Oath required
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Superseded by Ord. 229
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§ 5-11
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Warning signals
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Superseded by Ord. 229
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§ 5-12
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Rules and regulations, interpretation; conflicts
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Superseded by Ord. 229
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§ 5-13
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Liability
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Superseded by Ord. 229
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§ 5-14
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Expenditures approved by city council
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Superseded by Ord. 229
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§ 5-15
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Certain activities prohibited
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Superseded by Ord. 229
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CHAPTER 6: FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION
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§ 6-1
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Fire code adopted
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Superseded by Ord. 198
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CHAPTER 7: FLOOD PREVENTION AND PROTECTION
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Article I. In General
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§ 7-1
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Definitions
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Rpld. by Ord. 250
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§ 7-2
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Statutory authorization
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Rpld. by Ord. 250
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§ 7-3
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Findings of fact
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Rpld. by Ord. 250
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§ 7-4
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Statement of purpose
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Rpld. by Ord. 250
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§ 7-5
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Lands to which this chapter applies
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Rpld. by Ord. 250
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§ 7-6
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Basis for establishing the areas of special flood hazard
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Rpld. by Ord. 250
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§ 7-7
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Methods of reducing flood losses
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Rpld. by Ord. 250
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§ 7-8
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Compliance
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Rpld. by Ord. 250
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§ 7-9
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Abrogation and greater restrictions
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Rpld. by Ord. 250
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§ 7-10
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Interpretation
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Rpld. by Ord. 250
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§ 7-11
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Warning and disclaimer of liability
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Rpld. by Ord. 250
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Article II. Administration
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§ 7-31
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Designation of the floodplain administrator
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Rpld. by Ord. 250
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§ 7-32
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Duties and responsibilities of the floodplain administrator
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Rpld. by Ord. 250
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§ 7-33
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Establishment of development permit
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Rpld. by Ord. 250
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§ 7-34
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Permit procedures
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Rpld. by Ord. 250
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§ 7-35
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Variance procedures
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Rpld. by Ord. 250
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§ 7-36
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Prerequisite for granting variances
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Rpld. by Ord. 250
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§ 7-37
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Conditions for variance
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Rpld. by Ord. 250
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Article III. Flood Hazard Reduction
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§ 7-51
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General standards
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Rpld. by Ord. 250
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§ 7-52
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Specific standards
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Rpld. by Ord. 250
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§ 7-53
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Standards for subdivision proposals
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Rpld. by Ord. 250
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§ 7-54
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Standards for areas of shallow flooding (AO/AH Zones)
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Rpld. by Ord. 250
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§ 7-55
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Floodways
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Rpld. by Ord. 250
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CHAPTER 8: HEALTH AND SANITATION
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Article I. In General
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§ 8-1
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Anti-litter regulations
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Sec. 8.01.001
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§ 8.01.001
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Article II. Nuisances
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§ 8-16
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Definitions
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Sec. 6.03.001
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§ 6.03.001
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§ 8-17
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Conditions conducive to stagnant water prohibited
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Sec. 6.03.002
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§ 6.03.002
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§ 8-18
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Permitting stagnant water accumulation prohibited
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Sec. 6.03.003
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§ 6.03.003
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§ 8-19
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Permitting accumulation of unsightly or unwholesome matter prohibited
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Sec. 6.03.004
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§ 6.03.004
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§ 8-20
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Permitting growth of weeds or brush prohibited
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Sec. 6.03.005
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§ 6.03.005
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§ 8-21
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Remedy by city authorized; cost charged to owner or assessed
against property
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Sec. 6.03.006
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§ 6.03.006
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§ 8-22
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Cost of remedy by city filed with county clerk; privileged lien
held by city
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Sec. 6.03.007
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§ 6.03.007
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§ 8-23
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Remedies not exclusive
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Sec. 6.03.008
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§ 6.03.008
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CHAPTER 9: JUNKED, WRECKED, ABANDONED, LOST, SEIZED PROPERTY
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Article I. In General (Reserved)
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Article II. Motor Vehicles
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Division 1. Generally
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§ 9-16
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Definitions
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Rpld. by Ord. 236
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§ 9-17
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Effect on other laws
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Rpld. by Ord. 236
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Division 2. Abandoned Vehicles
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§ 9-31
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Authority to take possession of abandoned motor vehicles
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Rpld. by Ord. 236
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§ 9-32
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Notification of owner and lienholders
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Rpld. by Ord. 236
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§ 9-33
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Fees
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Rpld. by Ord. 236
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§ 9-34
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Auction of abandoned motor vehicles
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Rpld. by Ord. 236
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§ 9-35
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Disposal to demolishers
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Rpld. by Ord. 236
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Division 3. Junked Vehicles
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§ 9-51
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Junked vehicles as public nuisance
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Rpld. by Ord. 236
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§ 9-52
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Procedures for abating nuisance
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Rpld. by Ord. 236
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§ 9-53
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Disposal of junked vehicles
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Rpld. by Ord. 236
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§ 9-54
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Authority to enforce
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Rpld. by Ord. 236
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Article III. Other Personal Property
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|
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§ 9-71
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Impounding authorized
|
Sec. 8.03.001
|
§ 8.03.001
|
§ 9-72
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Exceptions
|
Sec. 8.03.002
|
§ 8.03.002
|
§ 9-73
|
Lien on impounded property
|
Sec. 8.03.003
|
§ 8.03.003
|
§ 9-74
|
Property to be sold
|
Sec. 8.03.004
|
§ 8.03.004
|
§ 9-75
|
Procedure for sale of personal property
|
Sec. 8.03.005
|
§ 8.03.005
|
§ 9-76
|
Redemption by owner before sale
|
Sec. 8.03.006
|
§ 8.03.006
|
§ 9-77
|
Redemption by owner after sale
|
Sec. 8.03.007
|
§ 8.03.007
|
§ 9-78
|
Disposal of proceeds of sale
|
Sec. 8.03.008
|
§ 8.03.008
|
§ 9-79
|
Junk
|
Sec. 8.03.009
|
§ 8.03.009
|
§ 9-80
|
Records
|
Sec. 8.03.010
|
§ 8.03.010
|
§ 9-81
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Fees
|
Sec. 8.03.011
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§ 8.03.011
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CHAPTER 10: LICENSES, PERMITS AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS
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Article I. In General (Reserved)
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Article II. Alcoholic Beverages
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|
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§ 10-16
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Definitions
|
Sec. 4.02.001
|
§ 4.02.001
|
§ 10-17
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License and permit fees levied
|
Sec. 4.02.002
|
§ 4.02.002
|
§ 10-18
|
Extended hours adopted
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Sec. 4.02.003
|
§ 4.02.003
|
§ 10-19
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Alcoholic beverage sale limited near schools and churches
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Rpld. by Ord. 247
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Article III. Amusements
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§ 10-31
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Code adopted
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Superseded by Ord. 198
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Article IV. City Market
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|
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§ 10-46
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Creation
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Dltd. and replaced by Ord. 255
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§ 10-47
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Illegal to sell in streets and public places
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Dltd. and replaced by Ord. 255
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Article V. Junkyards
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§ 10-66
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Declared a nuisance
|
Sec. 4.01.002
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§ 4.01.002
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Article VI. Peddlers, Solicitors, Canvassers
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|
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§ 10-86
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Definitions
|
Sec. 4.03.001
|
Rpld. by Ord. 427
|
§ 10-87
|
Annual license required
|
Sec. 4.03.002
|
Rpld. by Ord. 427
|
§ 10-88
|
License requirements; revocation
|
Sec. 4.03.003
|
Rpld. by Ord. 427
|
§ 10-89
|
Exceptions to license requirement
|
Sec. 4.03.004
|
Rpld. by Ord. 427
|
§ 10-90
|
Enforcement
|
Sec. 4.03.005
|
Rpld. by Ord. 427
|
Article VII. Taxicabs
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|
| |
Division 1. Generally
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|
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§ 10-106
|
Definitions
|
Rpld. by Ord. adopting 2009 Code
|
|
§ 10-107
|
Taxi fares
|
Rpld. by Ord. adopting 2009 Code
|
|
§ 10-108
|
Taxi transport for immoral purposes prohibited
|
Rpld. by Ord. adopting 2009 Code
|
|
§ 10-109
|
Mechanical inspection of taxicabs required
|
Rpld. by Ord. adopting 2009 Code
|
|
§ 10-110
|
Parking, standing limited to authorized taxicab stands
|
Rpld. by Ord. adopting 2009 Code
|
|
§ 10-111
|
Unlawful to exceed taxicab seating capacity
|
Rpld. by Ord. adopting 2009 Code
|
|
Division 2. Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity
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|
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§ 10-126
|
Number of authorized taxicabs determined by city council
|
Rpld. by Ord. adopting 2009 Code
|
|
§ 10-127
|
Certificate of public convenience and necessity required prior
to issuance of permit
|
Rpld. by Ord. adopting 2009 Code
|
|
§ 10-128
|
City secretary required to present application to city council
|
Rpld. by Ord. adopting 2009 Code
|
|
§ 10-129
|
City council decision on issue of certificate; notification
of applicant
|
Rpld. by Ord. adopting 2009 Code
|
|
§ 10-130
|
Information on automobiles; issuance of certificate
|
Rpld. by Ord. adopting 2009 Code
|
|
§ 10-131
|
Certificate not transferable; substitution of vehicle
|
Rpld. by Ord. adopting 2009 Code
|
|
Division 3. Taxicab Permits
|
|
| |
§ 10-146
|
Required
|
Rpld. by Ord. adopting 2009 Code
|
|
§ 10-147
|
Application
|
Rpld. by Ord. adopting 2009 Code
|
|
§ 10-148
|
Issued on presentation of certificate; payment of fees
|
Rpld. by Ord. adopting 2009 Code
|
|
§ 10-149
|
Nonassignable; revocable
|
Rpld. by Ord. adopting 2009 Code
|
|
§ 10-150
|
Termination of permit; prior notice required
|
Rpld. by Ord. adopting 2009 Code
|
|
§ 10-151
|
Liability insurance or surety bond required
|
Rpld. by Ord. adopting 2009 Code
|
|
§ 10-152
|
Reserved
|
Rpld. by Ord. adopting 2009 Code
|
|
§ 10-153
|
Policy or bond filed with city secretary
|
Rpld. by Ord. adopting 2009 Code
|
|
§ 10-154
|
Insurance or bond noncancellable
|
Rpld. by Ord. adopting 2009 Code
|
|
§ 10-155
|
City held free of liability
|
Rpld. by Ord. adopting 2009 Code
|
|
§ 10-156
|
Identification and marking required
|
Rpld. by Ord. adopting 2009 Code
|
|
§ 10-157
|
Electric sign on top of taxicab
|
Rpld. by Ord. adopting 2009 Code
|
|
§ 10-158
|
Reasonable lighting for identification and safety
|
Rpld. by Ord. adopting 2009 Code
|
|
§ 10-159
|
Unlawful for permit holder to operate taxicab not owned by him
|
Rpld. by Ord. adopting 2009 Code
|
|
Division 4. Permit and Street Rental Fees
|
|
| |
§ 10-171
|
Street rental fee levied on taxicab operation
|
Rpld. by Ord. adopting 2009 Code
|
|
§ 10-172
|
When due and payable
|
Rpld. by Ord. adopting 2009 Code
|
|
§ 10-173
|
Permit and street rental fees; how calculated and paid
|
Rpld. by Ord. adopting 2009 Code
|
|
§ 10-174
|
Taxicab business required to maintain bookkeeping system acceptable
to city council
|
Rpld. by Ord. adopting 2009 Code
|
|
§ 10-175
|
Permit revocation; causes specified
|
Rpld. by Ord. adopting 2009 Code
|
|
Division 5. Drivers
|
|
| |
§ 10-191
|
Valid chauffeur’s license required of taxi driver
|
Rpld. by Ord. adopting 2009 Code
|
|
§ 10-192
|
Suspension of right to drive taxi upon conviction of violation
|
Rpld. by Ord. adopting 2009 Code
|
|
§ 10-193
|
Unlawful to hire taxi driver suspended for violation
|
Rpld. by Ord. adopting 2009 Code
|
|
Article VIII. Temporary Businesses
|
|
| |
§ 10-211
|
Definition
|
Rpld. by Ord. 238
|
|
§ 10-212
|
License required
|
Rpld. by Ord. 238
|
|
§ 10-213
|
Form of license; fee
|
Rpld. by Ord. 238
|
|
§ 10-214
|
Bond requirements for certain business operations
|
Rpld. by Ord. 238
|
|
§ 10-215
|
Business operations with more than one (1) employee
|
Rpld. by Ord. 238
|
|
§ 10-216
|
Exceptions
|
Rpld. by Ord. 238
|
|
CHAPTER 11: MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES
|
|
| |
§ 11-1
|
Discharge of firearms prohibited
|
Sec. 8.01.003
|
§ 8.05.001
|
§ 11-2
|
Fireworks prohibited
|
Sec. 8.01.004
|
§ 5.05.001
|
CHAPTER 12: MUNICIPAL COURT
|
|
| |
§ 12-1
|
Creation
|
Sec. 7.01.001
|
§ 7.01.001
|
§ 12-2
|
Judge appointed; jurisdiction; compensation
|
Sec. 7.01.002
|
§ 7.01.002
|
§ 12-3
|
Clerk—Appointed
|
Sec. 7.01.003(a)
| |
§ 12-4
|
Same—Duties and powers
|
Sec. 7.01.003(b)
| |
§ 12-5
|
Docket form
|
Sec. 7.01.004
|
§ 7.01.004
|
§ 12-6
|
Complaint—Clerk to receive and file
|
Sec. 7.01.005(a)
| |
§ 12-7
|
Same—Form
|
Sec. 7.01.005(b)
| |
§ 12-8
|
Same—Content
|
Sec. 7.01.005(c)
| |
§ 12-9
|
Issuance of warrants
|
Sec. 7.01.006
|
§ 7.01.006
|
§ 12-10
|
Court procedure
|
Sec. 7.01.007
|
§ 7.01.007
|
§ 12-11
|
Cases to tried in open court
|
Sec. 7.01.008
|
§ 7.01.008
|
§ 12-12
|
Pleading by defendant
|
Sec. 7.01.009
|
§ 7.01.009
|
§ 12-13
|
Judgments
|
Sec. 7.01.010
|
§ 7.01.010
|
§ 12-14
|
Jury fees
|
Sec. 7.01.011
|
§ 7.01.011
|
§ 12-15
|
Jury fees to be taxed
|
Sec. 7.01.012
|
§ 7.01.012
|
§ 12-16
|
Fines and costs paid to clerk
|
Sec. 7.01.013
|
§ 7.01.013
|
CHAPTER 13: SIGNS AND ADVERTISING (RESERVED)
|
|
| |
CHAPTER 14: STREETS, SIDEWALKS, OTHER PUBLIC PLACES
|
|
| |
Article I. In General
|
|
| |
§ 14-1
|
Obstruction of public ways unlawful
|
Sec. 3.06.001(a)
| |
§ 14-2
|
Encroachment of buildings, walls, fences prohibited
|
Sec. 3.06.001(b)
| |
§ 14-3
|
Placing obstructions in streets, alleys, sidewalks prohibited;
exception
|
Sec. 3.06.001(c)
| |
§ 14-4
|
Throwing organic matter and rubbish in public ways prohibited
|
Sec. 8.01.002
|
§ 8.01.002
|
Article II. Streets
|
|
| |
Division 1. Generally
|
|
| |
§ 14-21
|
Stock driver to procure permit
|
Sec. 8.01.005
|
§ 8.01.003
|
Division 2. Excavations
|
|
| |
§ 14-36
|
Permit required
|
Sec. 3.06.041
|
§ 3.08.041
|
§ 14-37
|
Permit application
|
Sec. 3.06.042
|
§ 3.08.042
|
§ 14-38
|
Bond
|
Sec. 3.06.043
|
§ 3.08.043
|
§ 14-39
|
Deposit
|
Sec. 3.06.044
|
§ 3.08.044
|
§ 14-40
|
City free from liability
|
Sec. 3.06.045
|
§ 3.08.045
|
§ 14-41
|
Manner of excavating
|
Sec. 3.06.046
|
§ 3.08.046
|
§ 14-42
|
Restoring surface
|
Sec. 3.06.047
|
§ 3.08.047
|
§ 14-43
|
Restoring surrounding area
|
Sec. 3.06.048
|
§ 3.08.048
|
§ 14-44
|
Tunnels
|
Sec. 3.06.049
|
§ 3.08.049
|
§ 14-45
|
Maintenance
|
Sec. 3.06.050
|
§ 3.08.050
|
§ 14-46
|
Guarding excavation
|
Sec. 3.06.051
|
§ 3.08.051
|
§ 14-47
|
Sidewalks
|
Sec. 3.06.052
|
§ 3.08.052
|
§ 14-48
|
Supervision
|
Sec. 3.06.053
|
§ 3.08.053
|
Article III. Sidewalks
|
|
| |
§ 14-66
|
Owners required to maintain sidewalks in good repair
|
Sec. 3.06.002(a)
| |
§ 14-67
|
Owners required to keep sidewalks, gutters clean
|
Sec. 3.06.002(b)
| |
§ 14-68
|
Riding on sidewalk
|
Amnd. by Ord. 156
|
|
§ 14-69
|
Leading, driving animals or animal-drawn vehicles on sidewalks
prohibited
|
Sec. 8.01.006
|
§ 8.01.004
|
§ 14-70
|
Hitching of animals regulated
|
Sec. 8.01.007
|
§ 8.01.005
|
§ 14-71
|
Installation of commercial equipment in sidewalks
|
Sec. 3.06.003
|
§ 3.08.003
|
§ 14-72
|
Sidewalk obstructions prohibited
|
Sec. 3.06.004
|
§ 3.08.004
|
Article IV. Driveways
|
|
| |
§ 14-91
|
Purpose
|
Sec. 3.06.091
|
§ 3.08.091
|
§ 14-92
|
Permit required
|
Sec. 3.06.092(a)
| |
§ 14-93
|
Application for permit
|
Sec. 3.06.092(b)
| |
§ 14-94
|
Materials furnished by owner or lessee, city engineer approval
required
|
Sec. 3.06.093
|
§ 3.08.093
|
§ 14-95
|
Maintenance and limitations; subject to city inspection
|
Sec. 3.06.094
|
§ 3.08.094
|
§ 14-96
|
Changes and alterations
|
Sec. 3.06.095
|
§ 3.08.095
|
§ 14-97
|
Construction or reconstruction; replacement of original structure
|
Sec. 3.06.096
|
§ 3.08.096
|
§ 14-98
|
Public access driveways; city responsible
|
Sec. 3.06.097
|
§ 3.08.097
|
§ 14-99
|
Indemnification
|
Sec. 3.06.098
|
§ 3.08.098
|
§ 14-100
|
Design requirements
|
Sec. 3.06.099
|
§ 3.08.099
|
CHAPTER 15: TAXATION
|
|
| |
Article I. Generally (Reserved)
|
|
| |
Article II. Hotel Occupancy Tax
|
|
| |
§ 15-16
|
Definitions
|
Sec. 11.04.001
| |
§ 15-17
|
Levy of tax; exception
|
Sec. 11.04.002
| |
§ 15-18
|
Use of funds
|
Sec. 11.04.003
| |
§ 15-19
|
Collection
|
Sec. 11.04.004
| |
§ 15-20
|
Reports, payment of tax
|
Sec. 11.04.005
| |
§ 15-21
|
Rules and regulations
|
Sec. 11.04.006
| |
§ 15-22
|
Penalties
|
Sec. 11.04.007
| |
CHAPTER 16: TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES
|
|
| |
Article I. In General
|
|
| |
§ 16-1
|
Definitions
|
Sec. 12.01.001
| |
§ 16-2
|
Permit required for parades and processions
|
Rpld. by Ord. adopting 2009 Code
|
|
§ 16-3
|
Riding prohibited on portions of vehicles not intended for passengers
|
Sec. 12.01.002
| |
§ 16-4
|
Clinging to moving vehicles
|
Rpld. by Ord. adopting 2009 Code
|
|
§ 16-5
|
Excessive or unusual noises
|
Rpld. by Ord. adopting 2009 Code
|
|
§ 16-6
|
Driving through funeral or other procession
|
Sec. 12.01.006
| |
§ 16-7
|
Drivers in a funeral or other procession
|
Sec. 12.01.007
| |
§ 16-8
|
Driving through school zones or across school crossings
|
Sec. 12.01.003
| |
§ 16-9
|
Driving through safety zones
|
Rpld. by Ord. adopting 2009 Code
|
|
§ 16-10
|
Manner of starting and stopping vehicle
|
Sec. 12.01.004
| |
§ 16-11
|
Limitations on turning around
|
Sec. 12.01.005
| |
Article II. Administration
|
|
| |
§ 16-31
|
Establishment and control of traffic division
|
Sec. 12.02.001
| |
§ 16-32
|
Duties of traffic division
|
Sec. 12.02.002
| |
§ 16-33
|
Records of traffic violations
|
Sec. 12.02.003
| |
§ 16-34
|
Investigation of traffic accidents
|
Sec. 12.02.004
| |
§ 16-35
|
Traffic accident studies
|
Sec. 12.02.005
| |
§ 16-36
|
Traffic accident records and reports
|
Sec. 12.02.006
| |
§ 16-37
|
Annual traffic safety reports
|
Sec. 12.02.007
| |
§ 16-38
|
City traffic engineer, duties
|
Sec. 12.02.008
| |
§ 16-39
|
Emergency and experimental regulations
|
Sec. 12.02.009
| |
§ 16-40
|
Enforcement by police department
|
Sec. 12.02.010
| |
§ 16-41
|
Use of coasters, roller skates and similar devices restricted
|
Sec. 12.08.001
| |
§ 16-42
|
Parking fines, court costs and procedures to collect same
|
Sec. 12.02.011
| |
Article III. Traffic-Control Devices
|
|
| |
§ 16-61
|
Authority to install traffic-control devices
|
Sec. 12.03.001
| |
§ 16-62
|
Crosswalks, safety zones, traffic lanes
|
Sec. 12.03.002
| |
§ 16-63
|
School zones and crossings
|
Sec. 12.03.003
| |
§ 16-64
|
Turning markers and signs
|
Sec. 12.03.004
| |
§ 16-65
|
Restricted turn signs
|
Sec. 12.03.005
| |
Article IV. Specific Street Regulations
|
|
| |
Division 1. Generally (Reserved)
|
|
| |
Division 2. Speed Limits
|
|
| |
§ 16-91
|
State speed laws applicable
|
Sec. 12.04.031
| |
§ 16-92
|
Schedule of speed limits
|
Sec. 12.04.032
| |
Division 3. One-Way Streets
|
|
| |
§ 16-101
|
Erection of signs
|
Sec. 12.02.061
| |
§ 16-102
|
Driving on one-way streets and alleys
|
Rpld. by Ord. adopting 2009 Code
|
|
§ 16-103
|
Schedule of one-way streets in the city
|
Sec. 12.04.062
| |
Division 4. Stop Streets
|
|
| |
§ 16-116
|
Authority to designate through streets
|
Sec. 12.04.091
| |
§ 16-117
|
Authority to designate stop intersections
|
Sec. 12.04.092
| |
§ 16-118
|
Vehicles to stop at stop signs
|
Rpld. by Ord. adopting 2009 Code
|
|
§ 16-119
|
Yield right-of-way signs
|
Sec. 12.04.093
| |
§ 16-120
|
Streets designated for stopping or yielding
|
Sec. 12.04.094
| |
Article V. Stopping, Standing, Parking
|
|
| |
Division 1. Generally
|
|
| |
§ 16-136
|
Angle parking
|
Sec. 12.05.001
| |
§ 16-137
|
Parking of commercial vehicles in residence districts
|
Sec. 12.05.002
| |
§ 16-138
|
Parking for certain purposes prohibited
|
Sec. 12.05.003
| |
§ 16-139
|
Parking adjacent to school property
|
Sec. 12.05.004
| |
§ 16-140
|
Parking prohibited on narrow streets
|
Sec. 12.05.005
| |
§ 16-141
|
Standing or parking on one-way streets
|
Sec. 12.05.006
| |
§ 16-142
|
Standing or parking on one-way roadways
|
Sec. 12.05.007
| |
§ 16-143
|
Stopping, standing or parking near hazardous or congested places
|
Sec. 12.05.008
| |
§ 16-144
|
Parking of vehicles carrying flammable liquids or explosives
|
Sec. 12.05.009
| |
Division 2. Loading Zones
|
|
| |
§ 16-156
|
Authority to designate curb loading zones
|
Sec. 12.05.041
| |
§ 16-157
|
Standing in passenger curb loading zones
|
Sec. 12.05.042
| |
§ 16-158
|
Areas designated as loading zones
|
Sec. 12.05.043
| |
Division 3. No Parking or Limited Parking
|
|
| |
§ 16-171
|
Designation
|
Sec. 12.05.071
| |
§ 16-172
|
Regulations not exclusive
|
Sec. 12.05.073
| |
§ 16-173
|
Parking prohibited at all times on certain streets
|
Sec. 12.05.074(a)
| |
§ 16-174
|
Streets designated as no parking
|
Sec. 12.05.074(b)
| |
§ 16-175
|
Parking prohibited during certain hours on certain streets
|
Sec. 12.05.075(a)
| |
§ 16-176
|
Parking time limited on certain streets
|
Sec. 12.05.077
| |
§ 16-177
|
Stopping, standing or parking prohibited during certain hours
on certain streets
|
Sec. 12.05.076
| |
§ 16-178
|
Streets designated prohibiting parking certain hours
|
Sec. 12.05.075(b)
| |
§ 16-179
|
Parking signs required
|
Sec. 12.05.072
| |
Article VI. Trucks
|
|
| |
§ 16-196
|
Definitions
|
Amnd. by Ord. 364
|
|
§ 16-197
|
Application
|
Amnd. by Ord. 364
|
|
§ 16-198
|
Designation of no thru truck traffic areas
|
Amnd. by Ord. 364
|
|
§ 16-199
|
Prohibiting thru traffic on certain streets
|
Amnd. by Ord. 364
|
|
§ 16-200
|
Streets designated no thru truck traffic
|
Amnd. by Ord. 364
|
|
Article VII. Weight Limits
|
|
| |
§ 16-216
|
Application
|
Sec. 12.07.031
| |
§ 16-217
|
Designation of weight limits
|
Sec. 12.07.032
| |
§ 16-218
|
Prohibiting overweight traffic on certain streets
|
Sec. 12.07.033
| |
§ 16-219
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Designated maximum weight bridges
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Sec. 12.07.034
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Article VIII. Bicycles
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§ 16-236
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Parking
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Sec. 12.08.003
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CHAPTER 17: UTILITIES
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Article I. In General (Reserved)
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Article II. Waterworks (Reserved)
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Article III. Billing Procedure
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Division 1. Generally (Reserved)
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Division 2. Delinquent Accounts
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§ 17-41
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Definitions
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Sec. 13.02.031
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§ 17-42
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Due date
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Sec. 13.02.032
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§ 17-43
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Notice
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Amnd. by Ord. 145
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§ 17-44
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Discontinuance of service; fees
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Amnd. by Ord. 145
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§ 17-45
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Payment of delinquency before obtaining city utilities
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Amnd. by Ord. 145
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§ 17-46
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Deposit
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Amnd. by Ord. 145
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§ 17-47
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Write-off of delinquent accounts
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Sec. 13.02.037
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§ 17-48
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Suit on delinquent accounts
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Sec. 13.02.038
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Appendix A. Zoning
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Superseded by Ord. 246
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Appendix B. Sewer Use Ordinance and User Charge System
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(Findings)
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Sec. 13.06.001
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§ 1. Definitions
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Sec. 13.06.002
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§ 2. Prohibited discharges
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Sec. 13.06.003
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§ 3. Chemical discharges
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Sec. 13.06.004
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§ 4. Hazardous metals and toxic materials
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Sec. 13.06.005
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§ 5. Particulate size
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Sec. 13.06.006
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§ 6. Storm water and other unpolluted drainage
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Sec. 13.06.007
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§ 7. Temperature
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Sec. 13.06.008
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§ 8. Radioactive wastes
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Sec. 13.06.009
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§ 9. Impairment of facilities
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Sec. 13.06.010
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§ 10. Compliance with existing authority
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Sec. 13.06.011
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§ 11. Approving authority requirements
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Sec. 13.06.012
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§ 12. Approving authority review and approval
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Sec. 13.06.013
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§ 13. Requirements for traps
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Sec. 13.06.014
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§ 14. Requirements for building sewers
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Sec. 13.06.015
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§ 15. Sampling and testing
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Sec. 13.06.016
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§ 16. User charge system
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Sec. 13.06.017
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§ 17. Industrial cost recovery system
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Sec. 13.06.018
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§ 18. Saving clause
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Sec. 13.06.019
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§ 19. Conditions or permits
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Sec. 13.06.020
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§ 20. Power to enter property
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Sec. 13.06.021
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§ 21. Authority to disconnect service
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Sec. 13.06.022
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§ 22. Notice
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Sec. 13.06.023
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§ 23. Continuing prohibited discharges
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Sec. 13.06.024
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§ 24. Penalty
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Sec. 13.06.025
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§ 25. Failure to pay
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Sec. 13.06.026
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§ 26. Penalty for criminal mischief
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Sec. 13.06.027
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§ 27. Severability
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NIC
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§ 28. Effective date
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NIC
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Ordinance No. 1. User Charge System
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§ 1. [User classification]
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Sec. 13.06.081
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§ 2. [Charges]
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Sec. 13.06.082
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§ 3. [User charge schedules]
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Sec. 13.06.083
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§ 4. Excessive strength charges
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Sec. 13.06.084
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§ 5. Review and revisions
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Sec. 13.06.085
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§ 6. Toxic pollutants charges
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Sec. 13.06.086
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§ 7. Notification
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Sec. 13.06.087
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§ 8. Charges for extraneous flows
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Sec. 13.06.088
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§ 9. Records
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Sec. 13.06.089
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§ 10. Validity
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Sec. 13.06.090
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User Charge Schedule
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NIC
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