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Abandoned refrigerators
Ch 172 — Health
Ch 240 — (Reserved)
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Abandoned vehicles
§ 293-43 — Payment of violations.
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Abandonment
§ 1-2 — Distribution of local laws, ordinances and resolutions.
§ 1-14 — Adoption of renumbering.
§ 81-16 — Existing uses.
Ch 169 Art II — Abandoned and Unused Vehicles
§ 169-15 — Purpose.
169-16{1} — ABANDONED
§ 169-17 — Scope.
§ 169-18 — Outdoor storage restrictions.
§ 169-20 — Right to enter to inspect.
§ 169-21 — Violations.
§ 169-24 — Requested removals; liens.
Ch 172 — Health
§ 216-6.2 — Personal belongings.
Ch 240 — (Reserved)
§ 293-43 — Payment of violations.
§ 293-44 — Authority to impound vehicles.
§ 310-70 — Principal solar energy systems.
§ 310-126 — Expiration or abandonment.
§ 310-131 — Zoning compliance certificate; certificate of occupancy.
310-150C{10} — ANIMAL SHELTER
310-150C{74} — JUNKYARD or SALVAGE YARDS
§ DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.
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Accessory buildings and structures
§ 101-23 — Purpose.
152-4B{38} — START OF CONSTRUCTION
§ 310-21 — Form-based dimensional tables.
§ 310-59 — Live-work unit.
§ 310-62 — Manufactured (mobile) home parks.
§ 310-69 — Accessory solar energy systems.
§ 310-77 — Accessory structures.
§ 310-131 — Zoning compliance certificate; certificate of occupancy.
310-150C{1} — ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
310-150C{41} — DRIVE-THROUGH, ACCESSORY
310-150C{44} — DWELLING UNIT
310-150C{60} — GEOTHERMAL, ACCESSORY
310-150C{64} — HOME OCCUPATION, MAJOR
310-150C{65} — HOME OCCUPATION, MINOR
310-150C{154} — WALK-UP WINDOW, ACCESSORY
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Accessory uses
§ 310-18 — Use Table.
§ 310-69 — Accessory solar energy systems.
§ 310-131 — Zoning compliance certificate; certificate of occupancy.
310-150C{2} — ACCESSORY USE
310-150C{37} — DAY-CARE CENTER, ACCESSORY
310-150C{55} — FUEL/CONVENIENCE STATION
310-150C{60} — GEOTHERMAL, ACCESSORY
310-150C{66} — HOSPITAL
310-150C{136} — SOLAR, ACCESSORY
310-150C{152} — VEHICLE SALES/RENTAL/STORAGE
310-150C{159} — WIND, ACCESSORY
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Adult entertainment
310-46B(2){1} — ADULT ENTERTAINMENT
310-46B(2){2} — ADULT USE
310-150C{3} — ADULT ENTERTAINMENT
310-150C{4} — ADULT USE
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Adult homes
§ 177-3 — Exceptions.
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Adult uses
§ 310-18 — Use Table.
§ 310-46 — Adult uses.
310-46B(2){2} — ADULT USE
310-46B(2){5} — SUBSTANTIAL CONNECTION
310-150C{4} — ADULT USE
310-150C{122} — RETAIL, GENERAL AND SERVICE
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Advertising
§ 1-2 — Distribution of local laws, ordinances and resolutions.
§ 1-14 — Adoption of renumbering.
§ 16-1 — Private sale.
§ 94-9 — Advertisement of games.
§ 101-26 — Certificate of competency required.
§ 120-11 — Classification of permits.
§ 158-4 — Temporary signage.
Ch 166 — Handbills and Advertising Materials
§ 166-1 — License required.
§ 166-2 — Exceptions.
§ 166-4 — Posting restrictions.
§ 177-12 — Presumptions applicable to rental registration enforcement and prosecutions.
244-1{1} — ADVERTISE or ADVERTISEMENT
§ 244-2 — License required.
§ 244-10 — Advertising restrictions.
§ 271-16 — Imposition of tax.
§ 271-27 — Reference to tax.
§ 271-29 — Penalties and interest.
§ 271-37 — Collection of tax from purchaser.
§ 271-48 — Reference to tax.
§ 271-50 — Penalties and interest.
§ 271-56 — Imposition of tax.
§ 271-66 — Reference to tax.
§ 310-23 — Purpose.
§ 310-84 — Lighting.
§ 310-108 — Public hearing for site plan review.
§ 310-117 — Hearing; notice.
§ 310-124 — Proposal procedure.
§ 310-147 — Required notice for public hearing.
310-150C{132} — SIGN
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Advisory Board
§ 287-1 — Purpose.
§ 287-4 — Designation of Street Tree Advisory Board; duties; compensation.
§ 287-5 — Planting, maintenance and removal; Arboricultural Specifications Manual.
§ 287-8 — International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certification and bond.
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Air conditioning
253-23B{11} — COOLING WATER
310-150C{89} — MANUFACTURED (MOBILE) HOME
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Air pollution
169-1{3} — BUREAU
§ 169-10 — Construction or alteration of fuel-burning plants; permit required.
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Alarm systems
§ 306-3 — Penalties for offenses.
310-150C{47} — ESSENTIAL SERVICES
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Alcoholic beverages
§ 1-2 — Distribution of local laws, ordinances and resolutions.
§ 1-14 — Adoption of renumbering.
Ch 75 — Alcoholic Beverages
§ 75-1 — Restrictions on consumption in public places; permits.
§ 94-6 — Denial of license; hearing; amendment of license; supervision; Sunday games.
§ 94-8 — Admission charge; prizes.
§ 216-5 — Alcoholic beverages.
310-46B(2){1} — ADULT ENTERTAINMENT
310-150C{3} — ADULT ENTERTAINMENT
§ DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.
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Amusements
§ 1-2 — Distribution of local laws, ordinances and resolutions.
§ 1-14 — Adoption of renumbering.
Ch 78 — (Reserved)
§ 125-1 — Restriction.
Ch 205 — Noise
271-55{13} — ROOM
§ 310-18 — Use Table.
§ 310-48 — Amusement, recreation or entertainment (outdoor).
310-150C{7} — AMUSEMENT, RECREATION, OR ENTERTAINMENT, INDOOR
310-150C{8} — AMUSEMENT, RECREATION, OR ENTERTAINMENT, OUTDOOR
310-150C{97} — NIGHTCLUB
310-150C{122} — RETAIL, GENERAL AND SERVICE
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Anchoring
152-4B{9} — ELEVATED BUILDING
§ 152-13 — Powers and duties of local administrator.
§ 152-15 — Standards for all structures.
§ 152-18 — Manufactured homes and recreational vehicles.
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Animals
§ 1-2 — Distribution of local laws, ordinances and resolutions.
§ 1-14 — Adoption of renumbering.
Ch 4 — Appearance Tickets
Ch 81 — Animals
§ 81-1 — Licensing.
§ 81-3 — Dog bites; rabies precautions.
§ 81-5 — Leashing; dogs prohibited in certain places; exceptions.
§ 81-5.1 — Removal of feces.
§ 81-6 — Running at large.
§ 81-9 — Impounding of animals.
§ 81-13 — Applicability.
81-13.1{1} — DANGEROUS DOG
81-13.1{2} — VICIOUS DOG
161-5{1} — GARBAGE
§ 169-3 — Dangerous fences.
§ 169-4 — Snow and ice on buildings.
Ch 172 — Health
205-1B{9} — UNREASONABLE NOISE
§ 205-7 — Noise limits in Thompson Park.
§ 248-11 — Pollution of reservoir.
§ 253-4 — Use of public sewers required.
§ 253-5 — Restrictions.
253-23B{20} — GARBAGE
253-23B{36} — TOXIC SUBSTANCES
253-23B{40} — WASTEWATER
§ 253-24 — Prohibited discharges.
260-5{3} — BUILDING
§ 265-3 — Closing of streets.
§ 265-29 — Standards for outdoor dining.
§ 271-16 — Imposition of tax.
§ 271-56 — Imposition of tax.
§ 310-18 — Use Table.
§ 310-47 — Personal agriculture.
§ 310-58 — Commercial kennel; pet/dog day care; animal shelter.
§ 310-59 — Live-work unit.
§ 310-73 — Veterinary clinic/hospital.
§ 310-86 — Performance standards.
310-150C{9} — ANIMAL CLINIC/VETERINARY HOSPITAL
310-150C{10} — ANIMAL SHELTER
310-150C{20} — BUILDING
310-150C{75} — KENNEL, COMMERCIAL
310-150C{110} — PERSONAL AGRICULTURE
310-150C{112} — PET/DOG DAY CARE
310-150C{162} — ZOO/AQUARIUM
§ DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.
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Antennas
310-150C{142} — STRUCTURE
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Apartments
§ 161-22 — City disposal bags; definitions; requirements; fees; penalties for offenses.
§ 177-6 — Application for rental registration.
§ 205-10 — Sound reproduction.
271-55{1} — APARTMENT HOTEL
271-55{3} — HOTELS
271-55{4} — LODGING HOUSE
271-55{6} — OCCUPANCY
271-55{7} — OCCUPANT
271-55{8} — OPERATOR
271-55{9} — PERMANENT RESIDENT
271-55{13} — ROOM
§ 271-56 — Imposition of tax.
§ 271-67 — Registration of operators.
§ 293-58 — Schedule X: Stop Intersections.
§ 293-75 — Schedule XXVII: On-Street Handicapped Parking.
§ 310-18 — Use Table.
§ 310-21 — Form-based dimensional tables.
§ 310-29 — Computation of sign surface area.
§ 310-30 — Specific sign type requirements.
§ 310-31 — Electronic messaging centers.
310-150C{44} — DWELLING UNIT
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Appeals
Ch 11 Art V — Zoning Board of Appeals
§ 11-25 — Establishment; membership.
§ 45-26 — Employee cooperation required.
§ 94-12 — Appeals.
§ 120-26 — Form.
Ch 120 Art V — Appeals
§ 120-28 — Appeal.
§ 120-30 — Tolling of compliance times.
152-4B{1} — APPEAL
§ 152-19 — Appeals Board.
§ 169-21 — Violations.
§ 253-60 — Criminal sanctions.
§ 310-10 — District boundaries.
§ 310-12 — District purposes.
§ 310-21 — Form-based dimensional tables.
§ 310-36 — Required surface parking spaces.
§ 310-41 — Parking area design standards.
§ 310-90 — Temporary uses and structures.
§ 310-98 — Nonconforming structures.
§ 310-99 — Nonconforming uses.
§ 310-105 — Coordination with other permits and approvals.
§ 310-130 — Administration and enforcement officials.
§ 310-131 — Zoning compliance certificate; certificate of occupancy.
§ 310-133 — Zoning Board of Appeals powers and duties.
§ 310-134 — Alternate members.
§ 310-135 — Training required.
§ 310-136 — Minimum training requirements established.
§ 310-137 — Lack of training not to affect validity of actions.
Ch 310 Art XIV — Variances and Appeals
§ 310-141 — Applications; standards for review; decisions; expiration.
§ 310-142 — Rehearing.
§ 310-146 — Conduct of public hearings.
310-150C{149} — VARIANCES, AREA
310-150C{150} — VARIANCES, USE
§ A321-7 — Powers and duties of presiding officer; appeals from rulings.
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Appeals board
§ 152-19 — Appeals Board.
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Appearance tickets
§ 1-2 — Distribution of local laws, ordinances and resolutions.
§ 1-14 — Adoption of renumbering.
Ch 4 — Appearance Tickets
§ 4-1 — Statutory authority.
§ 4-2 — Basis for issuance.
§ 81-13.3 — Complaints.
Ch 81 Art IV — Appearance Tickets
§ 81-20 — Authority to issue; procedure.
Ch 101 — Building Construction Administration
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Appointments
§ 11-24 — Membership; appointment.
§ 23-4 — Administrative Board.
§ 32-3 — Enumeration of standards.
§ 32-5 — Distribution.
§ 32-7 — Establishment; members; terms of office.
§ 45-5 — City Engineer.
§ 45-7 — Corporation Counsel.
§ 45-11.3 — City marriage officers.
45-22{2} — EMPLOYEE
81-4{2} — DOG CONTROL OFFICER
152-4B{25} — LOCAL ADMINISTRATOR
§ 152-10 — Designation of the local administrator.
§ 172-2 — Powers and duties of Health Officer.
253-3A{5} — CITY MANAGER
253-23B{10} — CONTROL AUTHORITY
271-2{3} — PERSON
271-15{2} — PERSON
§ 271-26 — Administration of oaths and compelling testimony; penalties.
271-34{2} — PERSON
§ 271-47 — Administration of oaths and compelling testimony; penalties for offenses.
271-55{10} — PERSON
§ 271-65 — Administration of oaths and compelling testimony; penalties for offenses.
§ 310-132 — Planning Commission powers and duties.
§ 310-134 — Alternate members.
§ 310-135 — Training required.
§ 310-136 — Minimum training requirements established.
§ 310-137 — Lack of training not to affect validity of actions.
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Asbestos
§ 253-11 — Materials.
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Ashes
§ 161-1.1 — Dumping of rubbish prohibited; definition.
169-1{4} — CINDERS, DUST, FLY ASH, SOOT, FUMES AND NOXIOUS GASES
169-1{12} — LOW-VOLATILE SOLID FUEL
§ 169-7 — Soot, cinders, noxious gases, fly ash and fumes.
§ 169-8 — Use of certain solid fuel restricted.
§ 169-10 — Construction or alteration of fuel-burning plants; permit required.
§ 169-12 — Enforcement procedure.
248-1{2} — RUBBISH
§ 248-8 — Exceptions.
§ 253-5 — Restrictions.
§ 253-24 — Prohibited discharges.
§ 310-86 — Performance standards.
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Assessments
§ 1-2 — Distribution of local laws, ordinances and resolutions.
§ 1-4 — Enactments saved from repeal; matters not affected.
§ 1-14 — Adoption of renumbering.
Ch 7 — Assessment and Taxation
§ 7-1 — Notice of completion of assessment roll.
§ 16-6 — Considerations to be reflected in sale price.
§ 81-1 — Licensing.
§ 120-36 — Penalties for offenses.
§ 120-37 — Abatement of violation.
§ 120-38 — Emergency work or demolition.
§ 120-40 — Removal or repair by City; recovery of costs.
§ 152-12 — Permit application.
§ 161-4 — Penalties for offenses.
§ 169-21 — Violations.
§ 169-23 — Emergency removal; expense constitutes a lien.
§ 169-24 — Requested removals; liens.
§ 172-4 — Remedy of unsanitary conditions; assessment of costs.
§ 253-59 — Administrative sanctions.
§ 253-72 — Minimum total fee.
§ 260-11 — Enforcement and penalties.
§ 265-14.1 — Right-of-way construction/reconstruction.
§ 271-6 — Procedure upon failure to file sufficient return.
§ 271-13 — Secrecy provisions; penalties for offenses.
§ 271-21 — Assessment and determination of tax when sufficient return not filed.
§ 271-24 — Proceedings to recover tax.
§ 271-25 — Powers of Comptroller.
§ 271-29 — Penalties and interest.
§ 271-31 — Notices and limitations of time.
§ 271-42 — Assessment and determination of tax when sufficient return not filed.
§ 271-45 — Proceedings to recover tax.
§ 271-46 — Powers of Comptroller.
§ 271-50 — Penalties and interest.
§ 271-52 — Notices and limitations of time.
§ 271-60 — Assessment and determination of tax when sufficient return not filed.
§ 271-63 — Proceedings to recover tax.
§ 271-64 — Powers of Comptroller.
§ 271-68 — Penalties and interest.
§ 271-70 — Notices and limitations of time.
§ 271-73 — Exemption granted.
Ch 271 Art VI — Ratio of Veterans Exemption to Assessed Value
§ 271-74 — Purpose.
§ 271-75 — Adjustment to amount of exemption.
§ 271-78 — Establishment of exemption.
§ 271-80 — Continuation of collection procedures.
§ 271-82 — Exemption established; eligibility; amount.
§ 271-84 — Exemption established.
§ 287-9 — City recovery of costs.
§ 290-4 — Vacant building fees.
§ 293-61 — Schedule XIII: Parking Prohibited at All Times.
§ 310-70 — Principal solar energy systems.
§ 310-124 — Proposal procedure.
Ch A320 Art VII — (Reserved)
§ DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.
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Assessor
§ 7-1 — Notice of completion of assessment roll.
§ 120-39 — Demolition and removal or repair by owner.
§ 172-4 — Remedy of unsanitary conditions; assessment of costs.
§ 271-75 — Adjustment to amount of exemption.
§ 287-9 — City recovery of costs.
310-150C{84} — LOT OF RECORD
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Attorney fees
§ 45-24 — Provision of defense.
§ 45-25 — Provision of indemnification.
§ 265-30 — Insurance and hold harmless agreement.
§ 310-25 — Administration.
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Attorney's fees
§ 177-16 — Penalties for offenses.