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2023-04-03
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Safety standards
ยงย 15-2 — Findings; preparation of plan.
ยงย 28-4 — Prudence.
ยงย 92-7 — Certificates of occupancy/certificates of compliance.
ยงย 92-10 — Operating permits.
ยงย 93-1 — Purpose.
93-2{2} — DANGEROUS OR UNSAFE BUILDINGS
ยงย 93-9 — Emergency cases.
ยงย 99-3 — Right-to-farm declaration.
ยงย 105-2 — Purpose.
105-4{38} — SUBSTANTIAL IMPROVEMENT
ยงย 105-7 — Interpretation and conflict with other laws.
ยงย 105-20 — Appeals Board.
ยงย 105-21 — Conditions for variances.
ยงย 116-1 — Legislative intent.
ยงย 116-7 — Location requirements.
ยงย 121-1 — Declaration of intent.
121-2{5} — LITTER
ยงย 121-14 — Notice to remove.
ยงย 125-2 — Purpose.
ยงย 125-7 — Requirements for manufactured home parks.
ยงย 147-5 — Operational requirements and standard conditions.
ยงย 153-7 — Review and audit of itemized vouchers by Town Board.
ยงย 154-7 — Preliminary plat for major subdivision.
ยงย 154-15 — Street design.
ยงย 154-25 — Waivers.
ยงย 159-22 — Findings; legislative intent and purpose.
ยงย 162-3 — Purpose.
ยงย 162-5 — Shared use of existing appropriate structures.
ยงย 162-8 — New tower at new location.
ยงย 162-19 — Removal of tower.
ยงย 180-1 — Purpose.
180-3{8} — ATMOSPHERIC POLLUTION
180-3{30} — ESSENTIAL SERVICES
ยงย 180-5 — District objectives.
ยงย 180-15 — Regulations specific to districts.
ยงย 180-24 — Environmental performance standards.
ยงย 180-37 — Home occupations.
ยงย 180-52 — Solar energy.
ยงย 180-56 — Special use permits.
ยงย 180-60 — Application procedure and approval process.
ยงย 180-64 — Applicability, general conditions and requirements.
ยงย 180-65 — Purpose and findings.
ยงย 180-68 — License required.
ยงย 180-72 — Zoning Board of Appeals.
ยงย 180-76 — Interpretation; conflict with other laws.
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Salaries and compensation
ยงย 1-4 — Enactments saved from repeal; matters not affected.
ยงย 58-10 — Fees.
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Sales
ยงย 1-4 — Enactments saved from repeal; matters not affected.
ยงย 1-9 — Sale of Code book; supplementation.
99-2B{2} — AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
ยงย 99-4 — Notification to real estate buyers of property.
105-4{21} — FUNCTIONALLY DEPENDENT USE
105-4{27} — MANUFACTURED HOME PARK OR SUBDIVISION
116-2{2} — MOTOR VEHICLE JUNKYARD
121-2{1} — COMMERCIAL HANDBILL
ยงย 125-15 — Exceptions.
ยงย 154-4 — Approval required.
ยงย 162-19 — Removal of tower.
180-3{4} — AGRIBUSINESS
180-3{10} — AUTO SERVICE STATION
180-3{17} — CONVENIENCE STORE
180-3{40} — FUELING STATION
180-3{44} — HOME OCCUPATION, MAJOR
180-3{47} — KENNEL
180-3{48} — LIGHT INDUSTRIAL-1
180-3{49} — LIGHT INDUSTRIAL-2
180-3{61} — RECREATIONAL USE
180-3{64} — RETAIL SALES
ยงย 180-15 — Regulations specific to districts.
ยงย 180-38 — Roadside stands.
ยงย 180-45 — Autobody or major repair shops.
180-52A{3} — LARGE-SCALE SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM
ยงย 180-64 — Applicability, general conditions and requirements.
180-66{1} — ADULT ESTABLISHMENT
180-66{3} — TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OR CONTROL OF A SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESS
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Sanitary facilities
105-4{19} — FLOODPROOFING
ยงย 105-18 — Nonresidential structures.
ยงย 116-11 — Management.
ยงย 125-8 — Requirements for trailer camps.
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Sanitation
ยงย 154-21 — Minor subdivision plat.
ยงย 154-22 — Major subdivision preliminary plat and accompanying data.
ยงย 154-23 — Major subdivision plat and accompanying data.
180-3{1} — ACCESSORY APARTMENT
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Schools
ยงย 116-7 — Location requirements.
ยงย 116-13 — Required distance from certain buildings.
180-3{22} — DENSITY (MINIMUM AREA PER FAMILY OR DWELLING UNIT)
180-3{29} — EDUCATIONAL FACILITY
ยงย 180-20 — Off-street parking.
ยงย 180-36 — Signs.
ยงย 180-59 — General requirements.
ยงย 180-60 — Application procedure and approval process.
180-66{1} — ADULT ESTABLISHMENT
ยงย 180-67 — Adult establishments as permitted use.
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Screens and screening
ยงย 105-16 — Standards for all structures.
ยงย 116-11 — Management.
ยงย 121-12 — Owners to maintain commercial premises.
ยงย 121-13 — Owners to maintain industrial premises.
ยงย 125-5 — Application procedure.
ยงย 125-7 — Requirements for manufactured home parks.
ยงย 125-8 — Requirements for trailer camps.
ยงย 125-9 — Travel trailers located in manufactured home parks.
ยงย 154-14 — Street layout.
ยงย 162-15 — Screening.
ยงย 180-11 — Change of use.
ยงย 180-15 — Regulations specific to districts.
ยงย 180-20 — Off-street parking.
ยงย 180-24 — Environmental performance standards.
ยงย 180-25 — Agricultural buffers.
ยงย 180-37 — Home occupations.
ยงย 180-42 — Multifamily dwellings.
ยงย 180-46 — Bed-and-breakfast inns.
ยงย 180-48 — Kennels and veterinary hospitals.
ยงย 180-52 — Solar energy.
ยงย 180-55 — Site plan review.
ยงย 180-56 — Special use permits.
ยงย 180-60 — Application procedure and approval process.
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Security standards
ยงย 28-5 — Diversification.
ยงย 28-8 — Collateralizing of deposits.
ยงย 28-9 — Security and custodial agreements.
ยงย 28-12 — Purchase of investments.
ยงย 93-1 — Purpose.
ยงย 93-5 — Notice to repair.
ยงย 93-7 — Public hearing.
ยงย 93-8 — Additional notice.
ยงย 93-9 — Emergency cases.
ยงย 93-10 — Assessment of expenses.
ยงย 93-11 — Application for court order.
ยงย 105-19 — Manufactured homes and recreational vehicles.
ยงย 116-11 — Management.
ยงย 153-1 — Legislative findings, intent and purpose.
ยงย 154-8 — Plat for major subdivision.
ยงย 154-17 — Lots.
ยงย 154-24 — Variances.
ยงย 154-26 — Conditions.
ยงย 162-6 — New tower.
ยงย 162-19 — Removal of tower.
ยงย 162-26 — Indemnity.
ยงย 180-1 — Purpose.
ยงย 180-24 — Environmental performance standards.
ยงย 180-42 — Multifamily dwellings.
ยงย 180-60 — Application procedure and approval process.
180-66{3} — TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OR CONTROL OF A SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESS
ยงย 180-74 — Penalties for offenses.
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Seizure
ยงย 96-5 — Seizure.
ยงย 96-6 — Fees; penalties for offenses.
ยงย 96-7 — Notification.
ยงย 96-18 — Seizure.
ยงย 96-19 — Impoundment fees; penalties for offenses.
ยงย 96-20 — Notification.
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Senior citizens
Ch 159 — Taxation
Ch 159 Art II — Senior Citizen Exemption
ยงย 159-5 — Purpose.
ยงย 159-7 — Sliding scale option.
180-3{66} — SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING
ยงย DL-1 — Disposition of Legislation.
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Septic systems
ยงย 92-4 — Building permits.
ยงย 145-7 — Alternate systems.
ยงย 154-21 — Minor subdivision plat.
ยงย 154-22 — Major subdivision preliminary plat and accompanying data.
ยงย 154-23 — Major subdivision plat and accompanying data.
180-3{11} — AVERAGE LOT SIZE
ยงย 180-8 — Lots.
ยงย 180-15 — Regulations specific to districts.
ยงย 180-64 — Applicability, general conditions and requirements.
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Septic tanks
ยงย 116-11 — Management.
ยงย 145-1 — Prohibited installations.
ยงย 145-2 — Application for approval.
ยงย 145-8 — Penalties for offenses.
ยงย 180-15 — Regulations specific to districts.
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Service dogs
ยงย 180-68 — License required.
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Service stations
180-3{10} — AUTO SERVICE STATION
180-3{40} — FUELING STATION
ยงย 180-45 — Autobody or major repair shops.
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Setbacks
ยงย 154-17 — Lots.
ยงย 162-11 — Lot size and setbacks.
ยงย 180-8 — Lots.
ยงย 180-13 — Modification of density or dimensions.
ยงย 180-15 — Regulations specific to districts.
ยงย 180-27 — Accessory buildings or structures.
ยงย 180-30 — Streams and wetlands.
ยงย 180-39 — Future streets.
ยงย 180-45 — Autobody or major repair shops.
ยงย 180-47 — Fueling stations.
ยงย 180-48 — Kennels and veterinary hospitals.
ยงย 180-50 — Wind energy conversion systems.
ยงย 180-52 — Solar energy.
ยงย 180-56 — Special use permits.
ยงย 180-64 — Applicability, general conditions and requirements.
ยงย 180-71 — Permits.
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Shade trees
ยงย 180-15 — Regulations specific to districts.
ยงย 180-64 — Applicability, general conditions and requirements.
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Sheds
ยงย 92-4 — Building permits.
105-4{35} — START OF CONSTRUCTION
162-2{1} — ACCESSORY FACILITY
180-3{6} — AGRICULTURAL STRUCTURE
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Shopping centers
121-2{2} — COMMERCIAL PLACE
ยงย 121-12 — Owners to maintain commercial premises.
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Shrubs
99-2B{2} — AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
ยงย 180-15 — Regulations specific to districts.
ยงย 180-46 — Bed-and-breakfast inns.
ยงย 180-55 — Site plan review.
ยงย 180-56 — Special use permits.
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Signs
ยงย 43-10 — Cash payment in lieu of health insurance coverage.
ยงย 65-3 — Designation of smoking areas.
ยงย 92-4 — Building permits.
ยงย 92-6 — Stop-work orders.
ยงย 92-15 — Compliance orders; appearance tickets; penalties for offenses.
ยงย 93-3 — Inspection.
ยงย 96-14 — Application for license.
ยงย 125-5 — Application procedure.
ยงย 125-8 — Requirements for trailer camps.
ยงย 125-10 — Manufactured homes located outside of manufactured home parks.
ยงย 154-10 — Filing of approved subdivision plat.
ยงย 154-15 — Street design.
ยงย 154-19 — Parks, open spaces and natural features.
ยงย 154-21 — Minor subdivision plat.
ยงย 154-22 — Major subdivision preliminary plat and accompanying data.
ยงย 154-23 — Major subdivision plat and accompanying data.
ยงย 162-22 — Signs.
Ch 171 Art I — Stop and Yield Signs
ยงย 171-1 — Approval of placement.
180-3{30} — ESSENTIAL SERVICES
180-3{44} — HOME OCCUPATION, MAJOR
180-3{67} — SIGN
180-3{68} — SIGN, OFF-SITE DIRECTIONAL
180-3{69} — SIGN, ON-SITE
180-3{70} — SIGNS, NUMBER AND SURFACE AREA OF
180-3{74} — STRUCTURE
ยงย 180-14 — Nonconforming uses.
ยงย 180-15 — Regulations specific to districts.
ยงย 180-24 — Environmental performance standards.
ยงย 180-36 — Signs.
ยงย 180-37 — Home occupations.
ยงย 180-38 — Roadside stands.
ยงย 180-42 — Multifamily dwellings.
ยงย 180-46 — Bed-and-breakfast inns.
ยงย 180-47 — Fueling stations.
ยงย 180-52 — Solar energy.
ยงย 180-55 — Site plan review.
ยงย 180-56 — Special use permits.
ยงย 180-64 — Applicability, general conditions and requirements.
180-66{1} — ADULT ESTABLISHMENT
ยงย 180-68 — License required.
ยงย 180-74 — Penalties for offenses.
ยงย 180-75 — Amendments.
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Single-family dwellings
ยงย 92-4 — Building permits.
147-1{10} — RENTAL UNIT
180-3{1} — ACCESSORY APARTMENT
ยงย 180-43 — Accessory apartments.
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Site plan approval
ยงย 180-11 — Change of use.
ยงย 180-13 — Modification of density or dimensions.
ยงย 180-15 — Regulations specific to districts.
ยงย 180-37 — Home occupations.
ยงย 180-52 — Solar energy.
ยงย 180-53 — Commercial event venues.
ยงย 180-55 — Site plan review.
ยงย 180-60 — Application procedure and approval process.
ยงย 180-61 — Site plan approval process.
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Site plan review
ยงย 162-4 — Scope; applicability.
ยงย 162-10 — Site plan review; submission requirements.
ยงย 180-11 — Change of use.
ยงย 180-13 — Modification of density or dimensions.
ยงย 180-15 — Regulations specific to districts.
ยงย 180-24 — Environmental performance standards.
ยงย 180-46 — Bed-and-breakfast inns.
ยงย 180-50 — Wind energy conversion systems.
ยงย 180-52 — Solar energy.
Ch 180 Art IV — Site Plan Review and Special Use Permits
ยงย 180-55 — Site plan review.
ยงย 180-60 — Application procedure and approval process.
ยงย 180-62 — Other regulations.
ยงย 180-71 — Permits.
ยงย 180-73 — Planning Board.
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Site plan review and approval
ยงย 180-15 — Regulations specific to districts.
ยงย 180-73 — Planning Board.
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Site plans
ยงย 92-4 — Building permits.
ยงย 153-2 — Estimate of fees; escrow required.
ยงย 162-4 — Scope; applicability.
ยงย 162-5 — Shared use of existing appropriate structures.
ยงย 162-10 — Site plan review; submission requirements.
ยงย 180-11 — Change of use.
ยงย 180-13 — Modification of density or dimensions.
ยงย 180-15 — Regulations specific to districts.
ยงย 180-24 — Environmental performance standards.
ยงย 180-29 — Traffic access and control.
ยงย 180-32 — Development on steep slopes.
ยงย 180-33 — Erosion and sedimentation control.
ยงย 180-37 — Home occupations.
ยงย 180-42 — Multifamily dwellings.
ยงย 180-45 — Autobody or major repair shops.
ยงย 180-46 — Bed-and-breakfast inns.
ยงย 180-50 — Wind energy conversion systems.
ยงย 180-52 — Solar energy.
ยงย 180-53 — Commercial event venues.
Ch 180 Art IV — Site Plan Review and Special Use Permits
ยงย 180-55 — Site plan review.
ยงย 180-56 — Special use permits.
ยงย 180-60 — Application procedure and approval process.
ยงย 180-61 — Site plan approval process.
ยงย 180-62 — Other regulations.
ยงย 180-71 — Permits.
ยงย 180-73 — Planning Board.
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Sketch plans
154-3{13} — SKETCH PLAN
ยงย 154-5 — Sketch plan.
ยงย 154-20 — Sketch plan.
ยงย 180-60 — Application procedure and approval process.
ยงย 180-64 — Applicability, general conditions and requirements.
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Smoke
Ch 65 — Smoking Policy
ยงย 65-1 — Title.
ยงย 65-2 — Regulations.
ยงย 65-3 — Designation of smoking areas.
ยงย 65-4 — Town courts.
ยงย 65-7 — Penalties for offenses.
ยงย 116-7 — Location requirements.
180-3{8} — ATMOSPHERIC POLLUTION
180-3{48} — LIGHT INDUSTRIAL-1
180-3{49} — LIGHT INDUSTRIAL-2
ยงย 180-15 — Regulations specific to districts.
ยงย 180-37 — Home occupations.
ยงย 180-46 — Bed-and-breakfast inns.
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Smoke detectors
ยงย 180-46 — Bed-and-breakfast inns.
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Smoking
Ch 65 — Smoking Policy
ยงย 65-1 — Title.
ยงย 65-2 — Regulations.
ยงย 65-3 — Designation of smoking areas.
ยงย 65-4 — Town courts.
ยงย 65-7 — Penalties for offenses.
ยงย 116-7 — Location requirements.
180-3{8} — ATMOSPHERIC POLLUTION
180-3{48} — LIGHT INDUSTRIAL-1
180-3{49} — LIGHT INDUSTRIAL-2
ยงย 180-15 — Regulations specific to districts.
ยงย 180-37 — Home occupations.
ยงย 180-46 — Bed-and-breakfast inns.
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Snow and ice removal
ยงย 154-14 — Street layout.
ยงย 180-56 — Special use permits.
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Soil erosion and sediment control
ยงย 162-16 — Access.
ยงย 180-15 — Regulations specific to districts.
ยงย 180-55 — Site plan review.
ยงย 180-56 — Special use permits.
ยงย 180-58 — Objectives.
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Solar energy systems
ยงย 180-52 — Solar energy.
180-52A{2} — GROUND-MOUNTED SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM
180-52A{3} — LARGE-SCALE SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM
180-52A{4} — ROOF-MOUNTED SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM
180-52A{6} — SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM
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Special permits
ยงย 101-1 — Fill permit required.
ยงย 153-2 — Estimate of fees; escrow required.
ยงย 162-4 — Scope; applicability.
ยงย 162-5 — Shared use of existing appropriate structures.
ยงย 162-9 — Future shared use on new towers.
ยงย 162-14 — Existing vegetation.
180-3{30} — ESSENTIAL SERVICES
ยงย 180-15 — Regulations specific to districts.
ยงย 180-23 — Height regulations.
ยงย 180-36 — Signs.
ยงย 180-53 — Commercial event venues.
ยงย 180-56 — Special use permits.
ยงย 180-60 — Application procedure and approval process.
ยงย 180-62 — Other regulations.
ยงย 180-64 — Applicability, general conditions and requirements.
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Special permit uses
ยงย 180-15 — Regulations specific to districts.
ยงย 180-64 — Applicability, general conditions and requirements.
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Special use permits
ยงย 162-5 — Shared use of existing appropriate structures.
ยงย 162-19 — Removal of tower.
ยงย 162-23 — Recertification of special use permit.
ยงย 162-24 — Appeals.
ยงย 162-26 — Indemnity.
180-3{1} — ACCESSORY APARTMENT
180-3{71} — SPECIAL USE PERMIT
ยงย 180-11 — Change of use.
ยงย 180-13 — Modification of density or dimensions.
ยงย 180-15 — Regulations specific to districts.
ยงย 180-33 — Erosion and sedimentation control.
ยงย 180-37 — Home occupations.
ยงย 180-43 — Accessory apartments.
ยงย 180-45 — Autobody or major repair shops.
ยงย 180-46 — Bed-and-breakfast inns.
ยงย 180-47 — Fueling stations.
ยงย 180-48 — Kennels and veterinary hospitals.
ยงย 180-49 — Motels, resorts and eating or drinking establishments.
Ch 180 Art IV — Site Plan Review and Special Use Permits
ยงย 180-56 — Special use permits.
ยงย 180-60 — Application procedure and approval process.
ยงย 180-73 — Planning Board.
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Special uses
162-2{3} — SPECIAL USE (ALSO KNOWN AS "CONDITIONAL USE")
ยงย 162-5 — Shared use of existing appropriate structures.
ยงย 162-19 — Removal of tower.
ยงย 162-23 — Recertification of special use permit.
ยงย 162-24 — Appeals.
ยงย 162-26 — Indemnity.
180-3{1} — ACCESSORY APARTMENT
180-3{71} — SPECIAL USE PERMIT
ยงย 180-10 — Schedule of Uses.
ยงย 180-11 — Change of use.
ยงย 180-13 — Modification of density or dimensions.
ยงย 180-15 — Regulations specific to districts.
ยงย 180-33 — Erosion and sedimentation control.
ยงย 180-37 — Home occupations.
ยงย 180-43 — Accessory apartments.
ยงย 180-45 — Autobody or major repair shops.
ยงย 180-46 — Bed-and-breakfast inns.
ยงย 180-47 — Fueling stations.
ยงย 180-48 — Kennels and veterinary hospitals.
ยงย 180-49 — Motels, resorts and eating or drinking establishments.
ยงย 180-52 — Solar energy.
Ch 180 Art IV — Site Plan Review and Special Use Permits
ยงย 180-56 — Special use permits.
ยงย 180-60 — Application procedure and approval process.
ยงย 180-73 — Planning Board.
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Sprinklers
ยงย 92-7 — Certificates of occupancy/certificates of compliance.
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Sprinkler systems
ยงย 92-7 — Certificates of occupancy/certificates of compliance.
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Steep slopes
180-3{54} — NET DENSITY
180-3{72} — STEEP SLOPE
180-3{78} — USABLE LAND
ยงย 180-12 — Schedule of Density and Dimensions.
ยงย 180-15 — Regulations specific to districts.
ยงย 180-32 — Development on steep slopes.
ยงย 180-55 — Site plan review.
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Stop work orders
92-2{11} — STOP-WORK ORDER
ยงย 92-3 — Code Enforcement Officer and inspectors.
ยงย 92-6 — Stop-work orders.
ยงย 92-12 — Complaints.
ยงย 92-13 — Recordkeeping.
ยงย 92-15 — Compliance orders; appearance tickets; penalties for offenses.
ยงย 105-14 — Duties and responsibilities of local administrator.
ยงย 180-74 — Penalties for offenses.
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Storage
ยงย 92-4 — Building permits.
105-4{9} — DEVELOPMENT
105-4{21} — FUNCTIONALLY DEPENDENT USE
105-4{25} — LOWEST FLOOR
105-4{36} — STRUCTURE
ยงย 105-12 — Floodplain development permit.
ยงย 105-16 — Standards for all structures.
116-2{2} — MOTOR VEHICLE JUNKYARD
ยงย 121-12 — Owners to maintain commercial premises.
ยงย 121-13 — Owners to maintain industrial premises.
ยงย 125-7 — Requirements for manufactured home parks.
ยงย 125-15 — Exceptions.
162-2{1} — ACCESSORY FACILITY
180-3{6} — AGRICULTURAL STRUCTURE
180-3{38} — FLOOR AREA RATIO
180-3{43} — HOME OCCUPATION, LOW-IMPACT
180-3{49} — LIGHT INDUSTRIAL-2
ยงย 180-15 — Regulations specific to districts.
ยงย 180-26 — Keeping of animals.
ยงย 180-27 — Accessory buildings or structures.
ยงย 180-37 — Home occupations.
ยงย 180-40 — Storage of manufactured homes, boats, trailers and trucks.
ยงย 180-42 — Multifamily dwellings.
ยงย 180-47 — Fueling stations.
180-52A{5} — SOLAR ENERGY EQUIPMENT
ยงย 180-55 — Site plan review.
ยงย 180-56 — Special use permits.
ยงย 180-59 — General requirements.
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Stormwater
ยงย 125-6 — Application data.
ยงย 180-15 — Regulations specific to districts.
ยงย 180-33 — Erosion and sedimentation control.
ยงย 180-45 — Autobody or major repair shops.
ยงย 180-55 — Site plan review.
ยงย 180-56 — Special use permits.
ยงย 180-64 — Applicability, general conditions and requirements.
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Stormwater management
ยงย 180-15 — Regulations specific to districts.
ยงย 180-64 — Applicability, general conditions and requirements.
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Streetlighting
ยงย 154-15 — Street design.
ยงย 154-22 — Major subdivision preliminary plat and accompanying data.
ยงย 154-23 — Major subdivision plat and accompanying data.
ยงย 180-15 — Regulations specific to districts.
ยงย 180-42 — Multifamily dwellings.
ยงย 180-55 — Site plan review.
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Street openings
ยงย 154-14 — Street layout.
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Swimming pools
ยงย 92-4 — Building permits.