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Abandoned vehicles
§ E-111 — General Prohibitions.
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Abandonment
§ 6-1 — Open wells, cisterns, cesspools or excavations — Prohibited.
§ 6-2 — Same — Protection of public safety; filling or covering.
§ 6-18 — Deteriorated buildings, junk and dense growth — Declaration of nuisance.
9-41{10} — DERELICT VESSEL
§ 9-83 — Outhaul application process.
§ 9-87 — Mooring application process and waiting list procedures.
Ch 10 — Miscellaneous Offenses
Ch 15 Art II Div 1 — GENERALLY
§ 19-320 — Purpose.
§ 19-365 — Discontinuance of use.
§ C-IV-3 — Service connections.
§ E-111 — General Prohibitions.
§ E-113 — Non-Conformance.
§ E-508 — Wind Energy Conversion Systems (WECS).
§ E-513 — Accessory Dwelling Units.
§ E-517 — Solar Energy Systems (SES).
§ E-701 — Building Permit/Zoning Certificate/Certificate of Occupancy.
§ E-708 — Amendments to the Ordinance.
§ RPL-1 — Related Public Laws.
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Accessory buildings and structures
§ 11-4 — Use regulations.
11-6{30} — START OF CONSTRUCTION
§ E-202 — Definitions.
E-202A70{1} — (70.1)=70.1. FLAGPOLE
§ E-306 — Residential A Zone (RA Zone).
§ E-307 — Residential B Zone (RB Zone).
§ E-308 — Residential C Zone (RC Zone).
§ E-309 — Residential C/Mixed Use Zone (RC/M Zone).
§ E-310 — Mixed Use Zone (M Zone).
§ E-311 — Old Harbor Commercial Zone (OHC Zone).
§ E-312 — New Harbor Commercial Zone (NHC Zone).
§ E-313 — Service Commercial Zone (SC Zone).
§ E-318 — Waterfront Overlay (W Overlay).
§ E-319 — Planned Development Zone (PD Zone).
§ E-320 — Public Education Zone (PE Zone).
§ E-321 — Public Utility Zone (PU Zone).
§ E-322 — Medical Center Zone (MC Zone).
§ E-403 — Secondary Dwelling Development.
§ E-404 — Attached Multi-Family Development.
§ E-406 — Residential Structures Meeting Certain Thresholds.
§ E-407 — Hotels.
§ E-417 — Utility Facilities.
§ E-421 — Cellular Antenna Towers.
§ E-501 — Development Plan Review Standards.
§ E-513 — Accessory Dwelling Units.
§ E-514 — Residential Structures in the RA and RB Zones.
§ E-517 — Solar Energy Systems (SES).
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Accessory uses
§ E-202 — Definitions.
§ E-306 — Residential A Zone (RA Zone).
§ E-307 — Residential B Zone (RB Zone).
§ E-308 — Residential C Zone (RC Zone).
§ E-309 — Residential C/Mixed Use Zone (RC/M Zone).
§ E-310 — Mixed Use Zone (M Zone).
§ E-311 — Old Harbor Commercial Zone (OHC Zone).
§ E-312 — New Harbor Commercial Zone (NHC Zone).
§ E-313 — Service Commercial Zone (SC Zone).
§ E-321 — Public Utility Zone (PU Zone).
§ E-322 — Medical Center Zone (MC Zone).
§ E-407 — Hotels.
§ E-409 — Restaurants in the Mixed Use Zone (M Zone).
§ E-415 — Waterfront Uses.
§ E-425 — Solar Energy Systems.
§ E-510 — Accessory Uses/Home Occupation.
§ E-516 — Gaming Devices and Table Games.
§ E-517 — Solar Energy Systems (SES).
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Advertising
§ HRC-409 — Ordinances.
§ 7-11 — Appeals.
§ 8-22 — Suspension or revocation of license.
§ 8-254 — License required.
§ 8-258 — Violation.
§ 8-304 — Violations.
§ D-106 — Adoption and Amendment of Regulations.
§ D-303 — Public Hearing.
§ D-505 — Board of Appeal.
§ E-202 — Definitions.
E-202A70{1} — (70.1)=70.1. FLAGPOLE
§ E-423 — Light Assembly.
§ E-504 — Signs.
§ E-510 — Accessory Uses/Home Occupation.
§ E-708 — Amendments to the Ordinance.
§ E-710 — Fees.
§ E-712 — Comprehensive Permits for Low and Moderate Income Housing.
§ RPL-1 — Related Public Laws.
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Advisory Board
§ HRC-104 — Conduct of Town Business.
5-72{4} — FIRE ALARM ADVISORY BOARD
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Affordable housing
§ 19-463 — Priorities for new or increased capacity.
§ E-202 — Definitions.
§ E-306 — Residential A Zone (RA Zone).
§ E-307 — Residential B Zone (RB Zone).
§ E-308 — Residential C Zone (RC Zone).
§ E-309 — Residential C/Mixed Use Zone (RC/M Zone).
§ E-310 — Mixed Use Zone (M Zone).
§ E-311 — Old Harbor Commercial Zone (OHC Zone).
§ E-312 — New Harbor Commercial Zone (NHC Zone).
§ E-313 — Service Commercial Zone (SC Zone).
§ E-319 — Planned Development Zone (PD Zone).
§ E-404 — Attached Multi-Family Development.
§ E-405 — Affordable Housing.
§ E-712 — Comprehensive Permits for Low and Moderate Income Housing.
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Air conditioning
11-6{5} — COST
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Alarm systems
§ 5-5 — Testing of fire alarm systems.
Ch 5 Art IV — Fire Alarms
§ 5-70 — Title.
§ 5-71 — Purpose.
5-72{1} — ADOPTED CODE(S)
5-72{3} — FIRE ALARM ACTIVATION REPORT
5-72{4} — FIRE ALARM ADVISORY BOARD
5-72{5} — FIRE ALARM BUSINESS
5-72{6} — FIRE ALARM MONITORING COMPANY
5-72{7} — FIRE ALARM SERVICE PROVIDER
5-72{8} — FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
5-72{11} — FIRE WATCH
5-72{12} — MONITORING FACILITY
5-72{13} — MONITORING SYSTEM
5-72{14} — MUNICIPAL FIRE ALARM MONITORING SYSTEM
5-72{15} — NUISANCE OR FALSE FIRE ALARM
5-72{16} — OWNER
5-72{18} — PREMISES
5-72{19} — QUALIFIED FIRE ALARM TECHNICIAN
5-72{20} — REPORT OF SERVICE/REPAIR
5-72{21} — RESPONSIBLE PARTY
§ 5-73 — Promulgation of rules and regulations.
§ 5-74 — Requirement for registration of monitored alarm systems.
§ 5-75 — Municipal fire alarm monitoring.
§ 5-76 — Nonmunicipal fire alarm monitoring.
§ 5-77 — Registration of fire alarm monitoring companies.
§ 5-78 — Registration of fire alarm service companies.
§ 5-79 — Inspection, testing and maintenance responsibilities.
§ 5-80 — Fire alarm activation; response.
§ 5-81 — Nuisance and false fire alarms.
§ 5-82 — Fees and fines (fee schedule is on file in the clerk's office).
§ 5-83 — Notification and appeal.
§ 5-84 — Town liability and immunity.
Ch 10 — Miscellaneous Offenses
§ 10-3 — Disorderly conduct.
§ 10-10 — Indecent exposure.
§ 12-47 — Emergency signaling devices.
§ C-II-2 — Requirements for backflow prevention.
§ E-506 — Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (OWTSs).
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Alcoholic beverages
§ 8-21 — License restrictions.
§ 8-61 — Nudity on premises where alcoholic beverages are offered for sale.
§ 8-144 — Restrictions on operation.
§ 10-9 — Containers of alcoholic beverages.
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Aluminum
§ C-III-2 — Part 2 — Products.
§ C-I-2 — Part 2 — Products.
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Amusements
Ch 8 Art II — Amusements
8-16{2} — GAMING DEVICE
§ 10-3 — Disorderly conduct.
10-20(c)(1){2} — PUBLIC PLACE
§ E-111 — General Prohibitions.
§ E-202 — Definitions.
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Anchoring
9-41{2} — ANCHORING
9-41{11} — DINGHY
9-41{18} — HARBOR OF REFUGE
9-41{24} — MOOR
9-41{25} — MOORING
9-41{38} — OUTHAUL
9-41{49} — TRANSIENT VESSEL
9-41{54} — WATERS OF THE TOWN
§ 9-71 — Powers and duties of the harbormaster and assistants.
§ 9-86 — Procedure for moorings and anchorages.
§ 9-87 — Mooring application process and waiting list procedures.
§ 9-93 — Disturbing noises prohibited.
§ 9-94 — Anchorage and mooring prohibited.
§ 9-97 — Open fires prohibited on docked and moored vessels.
§ 9-99 — Derelict vessels and docks.
§ 11-4 — Use regulations.
§ C-III-2 — Part 2 — Products.
§ C-III-3 — Part 3 — Execution.
§ C-IV-2 — Part 2 — Products.
§ E-406 — Residential Structures Meeting Certain Thresholds.
§ E-504 — Signs.
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Animals
Ch 3 — Animals
3-1{1} — ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
3-1{5} — DOG POUND
3-1{6} — DOMESTIC ANIMALS
3-1{7} — EXPOSED TO RABIES
3-1{9} — KENNEL
3-1{10} — LEASHED
3-1{11} — OWNER
3-1{13} — WILD ANIMAL
§ 3-2 — Wild animals.
§ 3-3 — Confinement of female animals in heat.
§ 3-4 — Nuisances — Noise.
§ 3-5 — Same — Failure to restrain animal.
§ 3-6 — Same — Written complaints; abatement.
§ 3-7 — Complaints generally.
§ 3-8 — Impoundment of animals other than dogs.
§ 3-9 — Reclaiming of impounded animals generally.
§ 3-10 — Disposition of unclaimed impounded animals.
§ 3-11 — Reclaiming of animals impounded two or more times.
§ 3-12 — Destruction of impounded animals.
§ 3-13 — Records.
§ 3-14 — Enforcement.
§ 3-15 — Investigations; right of entry.
§ 3-16 — Interference with enforcement officers.
§ 3-17 — Exemptions.
§ 3-37 — Confinement of vicious dogs.
§ 3-38 — Impoundment of vicious dogs.
§ 3-40 — Limitation on number.
§ 3-66 — Impoundment of dogs running at large.
§ 3-67 — Issuance of citation for dog running at large.
§ 3-68 — Notice to owner.
§ 3-70 — Impoundment fees.
§ 3-71 — Disposition of unclaimed dogs.
§ 3-72 — Transfer of title.
§ 3-91 — Reports of bite cases.
§ 3-92 — Responsibilities of veterinarians.
§ 3-93 — Vaccination required.
§ 3-94 — Use of approved vaccine; certificate of vaccination.
§ 3-95 — Unvaccinated animals prohibited.
§ 3-96 — Impoundment of unvaccinated animals.
§ 3-97 — Quarantine of animal biting person.
§ 3-98 — Surrender of animal.
§ 3-99 — Death of animal under observation.
§ 3-100 — Area-wide quarantine — Generally.
§ 3-101 — Same — Vaccination and confinement of animals.
§ 3-102 — Same — Impounded stray animals.
§ 3-103 — Destruction or isolation of dogs bitten by rabid animal.
§ 3-105 — Prohibited acts.
Ch 6 — Health and Sanitation
§ 6-2 — Same — Protection of public safety; filling or covering.
§ 6-17 — Offensive drains, sewers or accumulations of waste.
§ 6-60 — Purpose.
Ch 8 — Licenses and Business Regulations
§ 8-136 — Purpose.
§ 8-138 — Contents of application for license; renewal.
§ 8-142 — Suspension or revocation of license.
Ch 9 — Marine Activities, Areas and Structures
Ch 10 — Miscellaneous Offenses
§ 10-12 — Vandalism; injuring or annoying animal of another.
§ 10-13 — Misappropriation of vehicle, boat or animal of another.
§ 10-16 — Hunting, taking of game and discharge of firearms.
Ch 11 — Natural Resource Protection
§ 11-52 — Purpose and intent.
Ch 12 — Noise
§ 12-5 — Exceptions to chapter.
§ 12-54 — Animals and birds.
Ch 15 — Streets, Sidewalks and Other Public Places
18-41{6} — VEHICLE
19-272(b){54} — WASTEWATER
19-319{13} — GARBAGE
19-319{28} — SEWAGE
§ 19-322 — Unsanitary deposit of waste; discharge of wastewater to natural outlet.
§ 19-416 — Prohibited discharges.
§ C-II-3 — Part 3 — Execution.
§ C-III-3 — Part 3 — Execution.
§ C-III-3 — Part 3 — Execution.
§ C-IV-1 — Definitions.
§ C-I-3 — Part 3 — Execution.
§ E-202 — Definitions.
§ E-401 — Criteria for Special Use Permits.
§ E-504 — Signs.
E-506C{61} — WASTEWATER
§ DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.
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Antennas
§ E-202 — Definitions.
§ E-313 — Service Commercial Zone (SC Zone).
§ E-401 — Criteria for Special Use Permits.
§ E-417 — Utility Facilities.
§ E-421 — Cellular Antenna Towers.
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Apartments
§ 2-243 — Processing of requests for capital improvements.
§ 5-2 — Same — Common areas of buildings used for dwelling purposes.
§ 9-143 — Method and time of taking shellfish.
§ 10-15 — Malicious injury.
§ 11-4 — Use regulations.
18-41{4} — SAFETY ZONES
19-272(b){43} — RESIDENCE
§ 19-275 — OWTS inventory and inspection.
§ 19-423 — Other required facilities and equipment.
§ C-III-3 — Part 3 — Execution.
§ C-IV-1 — Definitions.
§ C-II-3 — Part 3 — Execution.
§ D-1007 — Bounds.
§ E-202 — Definitions.
§ E-411 — Commercial/Residential Mixed Use.
E-506C{30} — LARGE CAPACITY CESSPOOL
E-506C{46} — RESIDENCE
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Appeals
§ HRC-903 — Zoning Board of Review.
Ch 2 — Administration
§ 2-2 — Town residency defined.
§ 2-68 — Powers and duties.
§ 2-69 — Procedure for appeals.
§ 4-18 — Board of appeals.
§ 5-83 — Notification and appeal.
§ 7-11 — Appeals.
§ 8-60 — Enforcement.
8-93{1} — THE PROCEDURES SET FORTH IN G.L. 1956, § 31-19.3-6
§ 8-139 — Total number of licenses; number of vehicles per license; review of applications; authority to restrict area of operation.
§ 8-142 — Suspension or revocation of license.
§ 8-164 — Application for license; qualifications of applicants.
§ 8-170 — Suspension, fines of taxi, limousine or charter bus license.
§ 8-171 — Revocation of license; hearing.
§ 8-303 — Review.
§ 9-85 — Appeals for outhauls.
§ 9-89 — Appeals regarding determination as to classification of vessels.
§ 9-103 — Penalty and fines; payment procedure; appeals.
§ 9-109 — Appeals for Old Harbor Town Docks Use.
9-137{38} — RESIDENT
§ 11-3 — Administrative provisions.
§ 11-105 — Provisions of the plan; procedures.
§ 13-22 — Power to appoint police advisory commission.
Ch 16 Art II — Planning Board of Appeal
§ 16-26 — Established.
§ 17-39 — Appeal.
§ 19-277 — Enforcement.
§ 19-278 — Administration.
§ 19-323 — Connection mandatory.
§ 19-345 — Appeals.
§ 19-465 — Contributions in aid of construction.
§ 19-466 — Prior existing permits and uses.
§ 19-468 — Severability; conflicting provisions; reconsideration of decisions resulting in taking.
§ A-1 — Rules of procedure of Town Council.
§ B-1 — Rules of procedure of appointed boards, committees and commissions.
§ C-IV-5 — Payment for service.
D-201{3} — BOARD OF APPEAL
§ D-505 — Board of Appeal.
§ D-506 — Appeals to Superior Court.
§ D-602 — Review Procedure.
§ E-202 — Definitions.
§ E-602 — Administration, Enforcement and Duties.
§ E-603 — Zoning Board of Review.
§ E-701 — Building Permit/Zoning Certificate/Certificate of Occupancy.
§ E-704 — Development Plan Review.
§ E-705 — Modification Permits.
§ E-709 — Appeals.
§ E-710 — Fees.
§ E-712 — Comprehensive Permits for Low and Moderate Income Housing.
§ RPL-1 — Related Public Laws.
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Appeals board
§ D-505 — Board of Appeal.
§ E-712 — Comprehensive Permits for Low and Moderate Income Housing.
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Appointments
§ HRC-202 — Canvassing Authority.
§ HRC-302 — Town Moderator and Assistant Town Moderator.
§ HRC-402 — Qualifications and Eligibility.
§ HRC-408 — Powers and Duties.
§ HRC-506 — Powers and Duties.
§ HRC-507 — Manager as Department Head.
§ HRC-606 — Tax Assessment.
§ HRC-701 — Town Clerk.
§ HRC-703 — Town Solicitor.
§ HRC-704 — Town Courts.
§ HRC-705 — Director of Public Welfare.
§ HRC-801 — Department of Public Works.
§ HRC-804 — Emergency Management Agency.
§ HRC-901 — Planning Board.
§ HRC-902 — Conservation Commission.
§ HRC-903 — Zoning Board of Review.
§ HRC-904 — Historic District Commission.
§ HRC-905 — Library Board.
§ HRC-907 — Police Advisory Commission.
§ HRC-908 — Public Facility Review Committee.
§ HRC-909 — Sewer Commission.
§ HRC-910 — Water Commission.
§ HRC-911 — General Provisions.
§ HRC-1103 — Ethics.
§ HRC-1105 — Amendments of Charter.
§ HRC-1107 — Oath of Office.
§ HRC-1108 — Officials of the Town Defined.
§ HRC-1208 — Continuation of Agencies.
§ 1-15 — General penalty.
Ch 2 — Administration
§ 2-17 — Appointment of officers and committees.
§ 2-18 — Council may serve as police advisory commission; council to serve when required committee, board or commission has not been appointed.
§ 2-66 — Created; membership; term; filling of vacancies.
§ 2-68 — Powers and duties.
§ 2-86 — Created; membership.
§ 2-101 — Created; membership; duties.
§ 2-117 — Membership; terms; vacancies.
§ 2-171 — Appointment; qualifications.
§ 2-172 — Special counsel.
§ 2-173 — Assistants.
§ 2-228 — Trustees — Membership.
§ 2-229 — Same — Terms; quorum.
§ 5-26 — Authority of fire chief; appointment of fire chief; inspectors; exemption from liability.
§ 6-20 — Same — Notice to owner or occupant.
Ch 7 — Historical Preservation
§ 7-5 — Historic district commission.
§ 8-161 — Commission on motor vehicles for hire.
Ch 9 Art III Div 1 — GENERALLY
9-41{19} — HARBORMASTER
9-41{20} — HARBORS COMMITTEE
§ 9-56 — Appointed; duties.
§ 9-138 — Shellfish commission.
§ 9-146 — Enforcement.
§ 9-148 — Prohibited digging in closed areas.
§ 10-2 — Prosecuting violations.
§ 11-17 — Membership.
§ 13-22 — Power to appoint police advisory commission.
§ 13-36 — Established; composition; authority; supervision.
§ 13-37 — Classifications of police officers; appointment.
Ch 14 — Probate Court
§ 14-1 — Town council to act as court.
§ 15-91 — Sexton.
§ 17-39 — Appeal.
§ A-1 — Rules of procedure of Town Council.
Apx B — Rules of Procedure of Appointed Boards, Committees and Commissions
§ B-1 — Rules of procedure of appointed boards, committees and commissions.
D-201{1} — ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
D-201{67} — TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
§ D-501 — The Administrative Officer.
§ D-502 — The Technical Review Committee.
§ D-702 — Review Procedure.
§ D-802 — General Review Procedures.
§ E-317 — Historic Overlay (H Overlay).
§ E-601 — General.
§ E-603 — Zoning Board of Review.
§ E-604 — Technical Review Committee.
§ E-702 — General Procedures.
§ RPL-1 — Related Public Laws.
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Ashes
§ 19-416 — Prohibited discharges.
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Assessments
§ HRC-506 — Powers and Duties.
§ HRC-601 — Department of Finance.
§ HRC-606 — Tax Assessment.
§ HRC-607 — Board of Sewer Commissioners.
§ HRC-608 — Board of Water Commissioners.
§ HRC-1206 — Continuation of Obligations.
§ 1-11 — Certain ordinances not affected by Revision.
Ch 2 — Administration
Ch 2 Art III Div 2 — BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW
§ 2-66 — Created; membership; term; filling of vacancies.
§ 2-67 — Qualifications of members; organization.
§ 2-68 — Powers and duties.
§ 2-69 — Procedure for appeals.
§ 5-81 — Nuisance and false fire alarms.
§ 5-82 — Fees and fines (fee schedule is on file in the clerk's office).
§ 5-83 — Notification and appeal.
§ 6-20 — Same — Notice to owner or occupant.
§ 9-89 — Appeals regarding determination as to classification of vessels.
§ 9-109 — Appeals for Old Harbor Town Docks Use.
§ 9-200 — Permits to conduct activities in the Great Salt Pond.
11-6{23} — MARKET VALUE
§ 11-113 — Penalties.
§ 15-201 — Maintenance and repair.
Ch 17 — Taxation and Finance
§ 17-33 — Definition of residential property.
§ 17-58 — Effective date.
§ 19-19 — Sewer charges to fund budget.
§ 19-270 — Findings.
§ 19-275 — OWTS inventory and inspection.
§ 19-277 — Enforcement.
§ 19-278 — Administration.
§ 19-323 — Connection mandatory.
§ 19-424 — Septic tank wastes.
§ C-I-1 — General requirements.
§ C-IV-2 — Applications for service.
§ C-IV-5 — Payment for service.
§ D-305 — Dedication of Land for Public Purposes.
§ D-402 — Environmental Impact Statement.
§ D-503 — Administrative and Professional Review Fees.
§ E-113 — Non-Conformance.
§ E-506 — Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (OWTSs).
§ E-703 — Procedures for Special Use Permit.
§ E-707 — Enforcement.
§ E-708 — Amendments to the Ordinance.
§ RPL-1 — Related Public Laws.
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Assessor
§ HRC-606 — Tax Assessment.
Ch 2 — Administration
§ 2-68 — Powers and duties.
§ 2-69 — Procedure for appeals.
Ch 17 — Taxation and Finance
§ 17-32 — Tax abatement authorization.
§ 17-35 — Applications.
§ 17-36 — Abatement formula and rules and regulations for filing and approval.
§ 17-38 — Inquiry.
§ 17-39 — Appeal.
§ 17-57 — Application.
§ 17-58 — Effective date.
§ 19-275 — OWTS inventory and inspection.
§ 19-277 — Enforcement.
§ E-113 — Non-Conformance.
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Attorney's fees
§ 19-464 — Procedure for review of requests for additional allocation; penalty for unapproved sewer use.