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City of Chicopee, MA
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2023-04-04
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Vacancies
§ 7 — Vacancies.
§ 10 — City Council; election, terms.
§ 16 — City Council to elect certain officers by ballot.
§ 28 — Executive power vested in Mayor.
§ 30 — By whom duties may be performed in case of disability of Mayor.
§ 31 — President of City Council to act in case of vacancy in office of Mayor.
§ 33 — Vacancies on School Committee; organization; Mayor may be present at sessions; quorum.
§ 52 — Offices to become vacant under certain conditions.
§ 53 — Filling of vacancies.
§ 16-1 — Residency requirements.
§ 16-3 — Time limit for appointments.
§ 16-11 — Filling of vacancy.
§ 16-17 — Filling of vacancy.
§ 16-31 — Appointments; terms; filling of vacancies.
§ 16-53 — Membership; compensation; terms; vacancies.
§ 16-87 — Filling of vacancies.
§ 16-105 — Removal of members; vacancies.
§ 46-2 — Appointment of City Solicitor, Assistant and Associates.
Ch 67 Art V — Posting of Vacancies
§ 67-19 — Location.
§ 67-20 — Removal of posting.
§ 67-21 — Required information.
§ 67-22 — Nonapplicability.
§ 75-1 — Establishment; membership; vacancies; removal of members.
§ 77-14 — Tours of duty; seniority.
§ 206-1 — Commission established; membership; vacancies; compensation.
§ 269-4.4 — Shutoffs; termination; let-on; discontinuance.
§ 275-8 — Board of Appeals.
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Vacant lots
§ 169-35 — Litter on vacant lots.
§ 243-38 — Overgrowth on land.
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Vacant properties
§ 169-35 — Litter on vacant lots.
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Vaccination
§ 144-20 — Licensing of dogs.
§ 144-23 — Dangerous and vicious dogs.
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Vandalism
§ 238-1 — Purpose and intent.
§ 269-6.1 — Backflow prevention required.
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Vapors
§ 169-41 — Findings.
§ 230-24 — Prohibited waters and wastes.
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Variances
§ 11-6 — Documents kept on file.
§ 230-24 — Prohibited waters and wastes.
§ 230-26 — Wastewater discharge permits.
§ 250-7 — Meters.
§ 272-3 — Permit required; application; fee; exceptions.
§ 275-6 — Site plan review.
§ 275-8 — Board of Appeals.
§ 275-10 — Notice of hearing.
§ 275-10.1 — Filing of decisions for variances and special permits.
§ 275-11 — Approved applications.
§ 275-12 — Reconsideration of action.
§ 275-20 — Filing fees.
§ 275-64 — Floodplain Overlay District.
275-68A(2){9} — AS-OF-RIGHT DEVELOPMENT
§ 275-71 — Renewable energy.
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Vectors
§ 223-5 — Property owner responsibilities.
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Vehicles
§ 24 — Sidewalks.
§ 34-11 — Marking of vehicles.
§ 34-16 — Removal of apparatus from City.
§ 34-18 — Driving over hose prohibited.
§ 53-1 — Establishment; duties.
§ 77-15 — Transportation of canine unit.
§ 89-3 — Duties.
Ch 95 — Vehicles, City
§ 95-1 — Marking of vehicles.
§ 95-2 — Purchasing specifications.
§ 95-3 — Duty of Central Maintenance Garage.
§ 95-4 — Exemptions from uniform marking requirements.
§ 95-5 — Use restrictions.
§ 95-6 — Twenty-four-hour assignments.
§ 95-7 — Garaging requirements.
§ 95-8 — Assignment of vehicles.
§ 95-9 — Fuel requirements.
§ 95-10 — Monthly expense allowance.
§ 122-2 — Fees.
§ 132-9 — Schedule of fines.
§ 139-2 — Exceptions.
§ 142-1 — Motor vehicle prohibitions.
144-1{14} — PUBLIC NUISANCE
146-1{2} — DRIVE-IN RESTAURANT
146-1{4} — PARKING AREA
§ 146-2 — Operation standards.
169-1{1} — ABANDONED VEHICLES
169-1{25} — TOTER
169-1{26} — VEHICLE
§ 169-10 — Storage in tree belts.
§ 169-11 — Refuse, rubbish and garbage to become City property; prohibited acts; exceptions; violations and penalties.
§ 169-27 — Litter thrown from vehicles.
§ 169-28 — Truck loads to be covered; wheels to be clean.
§ 172-1 — Prohibited activities; penalties.
§ 188-7.1 — Junkyards.
188-7.1B{1} — JUNKYARD
§ 188-15 — Licenses for the sale of motor vehicles.
188-15.1{1} — JUNK VEHICLE
§ 188-16 — Motor vehicle repair/auto body shop license.
188-16A{1} — AUTO BODY SHOP LICENSE
188-16A{3} — MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR LICENSE
§ 188-16.1 — Vehicle detailing license.
188-16.1A{1} — VEHICLE DETAILING
188-17A{2} — HAWKER and PEDDLER
§ 188-20 — Service and self-service station licenses.
Ch 190 — Motorized Scooters
§ 190-1 — Purpose.
190-2{1} — MOTORIZED SCOOTER
§ 190-3 — Prohibition absent express written permission.
§ 190-4 — Enforcement; violations and penalties.
Ch 198 — Motor Vehicles on City Property
§ 198-1 — Motor vehicle prohibitions.
§ 198-1.1 — Repair of motor vehicles on public property prohibited.
§ 198-2 — Violations and penalties.
Ch 200 — Noise
§ 200-3 — Enumeration of prohibited noises.
§ 200-4 — Boom boxes and audio equipment.
223-2G{15} — TOTER
§ 223-6 — Hauler responsibilities.
§ 239-2 — Prohibited conduct.
Ch 243 — Streets and Sidewalks
§ 243-40 — Placing of nails and other injurious articles in streets.
250-2{1} — DRIVER OR OPERATOR
250-2{2} — OWNER
250-2{3} — TAXICAB
250-2{4} — TAXICAB MEDALLION
§ 250-3 — Permits required.
§ 250-4 — Rules and regulations.
§ 250-6 — Taxi stands.
Ch 260 — Vehicles and Traffic
260-1{5} — EMERGENCY VEHICLE
260-1{8} — LANE
260-1{10} — PARKING
260-1{14} — RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
260-1{17} — ROTARY TRAFFIC
260-1{24} — TRAFFIC
260-1{30} — U-TURN
260-1{31} — VEHICLE
§ 260-4 — Drivers to report accidents.
§ 260-5 — Owner responsible for violations.
§ 260-6 — Violations and penalties.
§ 260-8 — Effect on prior provisions.
§ 260-10 — Exemptions.
§ 260-11 — Authorization to place signs and signals; standards.
§ 260-14 — Obedience to signs, signals and markers.
§ 260-16 — Establishment; sounding of warning devices.
§ 260-17 — General prohibitions.
§ 260-18 — Angle parking.
§ 260-19 — Bus stops.
§ 260-20 — Taxicab stands.
§ 260-21 — Service zones.
§ 260-22 — Parking prohibited.
§ 260-23 — Safety zones.
§ 260-25 — Parking vehicles for sale.
§ 260-26 — Fire lanes.
§ 260-27 — Parking for handicapped.
§ 260-28 — Parking of commercial vehicles.
§ 260-29 — Severe weather parking regulations.
§ 260-30 — Temporary restrictions.
§ 260-30.1 — Standing prohibited.
§ 260-30.2 — Municipal parking areas.
Ch 260 Art VI — Operation of Vehicles
§ 260-33 — Overtaking of other vehicles.
§ 260-34 — Obstructing traffic.
§ 260-35 — Following too closely.
§ 260-36 — Clinging to moving vehicles.
§ 260-37 — Care in starting, stopping, turning or backing.
§ 260-38 — Emerging from alleys or private driveways.
§ 260-39 — Obedience to traffic control signals.
§ 260-40 — Obedience to stop signs.
§ 260-42 — Underpasses, overpasses and intersections with islands.
§ 260-44 — Driving on sidewalks.
§ 260-45 — Prohibited U-turns.
§ 260-46 — Prohibited turns.
§ 260-47 — Driving through safety zones or controlled areas.
§ 260-48 — Riding in certain areas of vehicles prohibited.
§ 260-49 — Commercial vehicles excluded.
§ 260-50 — Identification of funerals.
§ 260-51 — Rights and duties of drivers.
§ 260-52 — Authorization to tow vehicles.
§ 260-53 — Fees.
§ 260-54 — Liability for damage.
§ 260-55 — Towing zones.
§ 260-57 — Maintenance of records.
§ 260-60 — Schedule I: Angle Parking.
§ 260-65 — Schedule VI: No Parking Any Time.
§ 260-66 — Schedule VII: Time Limit Parking.
§ 260-67 — Schedule VIII: Parking Prohibited Certain Hours.
§ 260-78 — Schedule XIX: Required Turns.
§ 260-79 — Schedule XX: Commercial Vehicles Excluded.
§ 260-81 — Schedule XXII: Speed Limits.
Ch 262 — Vehicles, Unregistered and Abandoned
§ 262-1 — Prohibited storage.
§ 262-2 — Notice to remove; failure to remove.
§ 262-3 — Removal by City; impoundment.
262-7B{3} — INOPERABLE
262-7B{4} — UNREGISTERED
275-4D{15} — AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE STATION
275-4D{16} — AUTOMOTIVE TRADE
275-4D{17} — AUTO SALVAGE YARD
275-4D{81} — MOTOR FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION
275-4D{82} — MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR
275-4D{95} — REPAIR SERVICES
275-4D{97} — SALVAGE YARD or JUNKYARD
275-4D{117} — TOWING AND STORAGE OF MOTOR VEHICLES
275-4D{122} — WHOLESALE TRADE
§ 275-9 — Special permits.
§ 275-30 — Storage of trucks and other equipment.
§ 275-31 — Soil removal and landfill.
§ 275-40 — Parking and loading.
§ 275-41 — Home occupation.
§ 275-50 — Signs.
§ 275-51 — Motor vehicle repair and storage.
§ 275-52 — Residential A Districts.
§ 275-53 — Residential B Districts.
§ 275-54 — Residential C Districts.
§ 275-58 — Business A Districts.
§ 275-59 — Business B Districts.
§ 275-60 — Business C Districts.
§ 275-63 — Garden Industrial Planned Unit Development (IPUD).
§ 275-63.1 — Garden Industrial Planned Unit Development (IPUD), Type II.
§ 275-64 — Floodplain Overlay District.
§ 275-65 — Mixed Use MXD District.
§ 275-67 — Mill Conversion and Commercial Center Overlay District.
§ 275-68 — Chicopee Center 40R Smart Growth Overlay District (CC40R).
§ 275-69 — Senior Housing Overlay Zone.
§ 275-71 — Renewable energy.
§ 275-72 — Adult use of marijuana.
§ DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.
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Vending machines
Ch 109 — Alcoholic Beverages and Amusement Devices
Ch 256 — Tobacco Vending Machines
§ DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.
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Ventilation
§ 37 — Repairs, purchase of supplies.
§ 89-5 — Qualifications.
§ 275-62 — Industrial Districts.
§ 275-63 — Garden Industrial Planned Unit Development (IPUD).
§ 275-63.1 — Garden Industrial Planned Unit Development (IPUD), Type II.
§ 275-72 — Adult use of marijuana.
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Vermin
188-15.1{1} — JUNK VEHICLE
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Veterans
Ch 16 Art II — (Reserved)
Ch 16 Art X — Chicopee Veterans’ Memorial Committee
§ 16-39 — Appointment; purpose.
§ 16-41 — Expenditures; filing of report.
Ch 97 — Veterans' Services, Department of
§ 97-1 — Establishment; definitions; statutory authority; title.
§ 97-2 — Composition.
§ 97-3 — Powers and duties.
§ 97-4 — Qualifications.
§ 97-5 — Veteran Advisory Board.
§ DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.
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Vibrations
§ 275-6 — Site plan review.
§ 275-9 — Special permits.
§ 275-41 — Home occupation.
§ 275-51 — Motor vehicle repair and storage.
§ 275-63 — Garden Industrial Planned Unit Development (IPUD).
§ 275-63.1 — Garden Industrial Planned Unit Development (IPUD), Type II.
§ 275-67 — Mill Conversion and Commercial Center Overlay District.
§ 275-68 — Chicopee Center 40R Smart Growth Overlay District (CC40R).
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Vicious animals
144-1{19} — VICIOUS ANIMAL
§ 144-4 — Restraint.
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Vicious dogs
§ 132-9 — Schedule of fines.
144-1{7} — DANGEROUS DOG
§ 144-23 — Dangerous and vicious dogs.
§ 144-25 — Performing animal exhibitions.
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Violations and Penalties
§ 18 — Appropriations; expenditures.
§ 19 — City ordinances; penalties.
§ 20 — Fire Department.
§ 41 — Superintendent of Streets; powers and duties.
§ 59 — Mayor not to make certain contracts.
§ 62 — Repeal.
§ 1-5 — General penalty.
§ 1-6 — Liability of employers for violation of ordinances.
§ 1-19 — Altering or tampering with Code; penalties for violation.
§ 1-22 — Ordinances saved from repeal.
§ 13-2 — Duties.
§ 16-4 — Meeting dates.
§ 16-97 — General duties of City Treasurer.
§ 32-2 — Duties of City Treasurer.
§ 32-11 — Required statement on schedules of bills payable.
§ 34-7 — Defacing or tampering with alarm system; penalty.
§ 34-17 — Conduct by non-Department members.
§ 34-19 — Authority to order removal of combustible materials; penalty.
§ 34-20 — Inspection of buildings by Chief; penalty for noncompliance.
§ 64-2 — Municipal construction contracts.
§ 64-3 — Tax increment financing and housing development exemption agreements.
§ 67-7 — Conditions placed on certain licenses and permits.
§ 67-17 — Violations and penalties.
§ 77-4 — Location of Chief's office; responsibilities to District Court.
§ 82-1 — Title.
§ 89-3 — Duties.
§ 89-4 — Duties of Deputy Sealer.
§ 109-2 — Violations and penalties.
§ 109-7 — Enforcement; violations and penalties.
Ch 110 — Marijuana or Tetrahydrocannabinol, Public Consumption of
§ 110-3 — Violations and penalties.
§ 122-1 — Adoption of standards; modifications.
§ 122-2 — Fees.
Ch 132 Art I — Noncriminal Disposition of Certain Violations
§ 132-1 — Enforcement of certain provisions.
§ 132-2 — Purpose.
132-3{1} — CITY
132-3{2} — ENFORCING PERSON
132-3{3} — MUNICIPAL HEARING OFFICER
132-3{4} — UNPAID CHARGE
§ 132-5 — Enforcing persons; issuing tickets; notice to offender and Hearing Officer; administration of tickets.
§ 132-6 — Processing citations; response by violator; objections to validity of citation; penalties for nonpayment.
§ 132-7 — Contesting violations.
§ 132-8 — Failure to pay; persistent violations.
§ 132-9 — Schedule of fines.
§ 132-10 — Deposit of fines.
§ 139-4 — Enforcement; violations and penalties.
§ 142-2 — Violations and penalties.
144-1{14} — PUBLIC NUISANCE
§ 144-5 — Impoundment; citations.
§ 144-6 — Enforcement.
§ 144-7 — Violations and penalties.
§ 144-21 — Animal waste.
§ 144-23 — Dangerous and vicious dogs.
§ 146-5 — Violations and penalties.
Ch 157 Art I — Late or Penalty Fee
§ 157-1 — Assessment of fee.
§ 157-2 — Multiple and persistent violations.
§ 160-7 — Violations and penalties.
§ 169-8 — Dumping on City property prohibited.
§ 169-11 — Refuse, rubbish and garbage to become City property; prohibited acts; exceptions; violations and penalties.
§ 169-15 — Authority to issue citations.
§ 169-36 — Clearing open private property by City.
§ 169-37 — Shopping carts.
§ 169-38 — (Reserved)
§ 169-39 — (Reserved)
§ 169-40 — Maintenance; violations and penalties; enforcement.
§ 169-47 — Violations and penalties.
Ch 169 Art VII — Enforcement and Violation
§ 169-49 — Enforcement and violation.
§ 172-1 — Prohibited activities; penalties.
§ 185-3 — Violations and penalties.
§ 186-5 — Violations and penalties; enforcement.
§ 188-9 — Dealers and keepers of shops for secondhand articles.
§ 188-17.1 — Solicitation of charitable organizations.
§ 188-20 — Service and self-service station licenses.
§ 188-23 — Operating without a license or in default of any one or more conditions attached to license.
§ 188-25 — Records retention.
§ 190-4 — Enforcement; violations and penalties.
§ 195-4 — Powers and duties of Board.
§ 195-8 — Violations and penalties.
§ 198-2 — Violations and penalties.
§ 200-3 — Enumeration of prohibited noises.
§ 200-6 — Enforcement.
§ 206-3 — Violations and penalties.
§ 206-5 — Dumping rubbish in parks prohibited.
§ 206-6 — Playing golf in parks prohibited.
§ 211-3 — Violations and penalties.
§ 217-4 — Violations and penalties.
§ 223-3 — Separation and placement of materials; violations and penalties.
§ 223-4 — Ownership of recyclables; violations and penalties.
§ 223-5 — Property owner responsibilities.
230-1A{23} — INTERFERENCE
230-1A{29} — PASS-THROUGH
230-1A{45} — SIGNIFICANT INDUSTRIAL USER
230-1A{46} — SLUG LOAD or SLUG
§ 230-24 — Prohibited waters and wastes.
§ 230-26 — Wastewater discharge permits.
§ 230-27 — Reporting requirements.
§ 230-28 — Enforcement.
§ 231-4 — Stormwater management plans.
§ 231-6 — Maintenance program required.
§ 231-9 — Stormwater discharge permits.
§ 231-10 — Suspension of storm drainage system access.
§ 231-12 — Termination of discharge.
§ 231-14 — Enforcement.
§ 231-15 — Notification of violation.
§ 231-17 — Show-cause hearing.
§ 231-18 — Administrative order.
§ 231-19 — Injunctive relief.
§ 231-20 — Departmental cost recovery.
§ 231-21 — Violations and penalties.
§ 231-24 — Public nuisances.
§ 231-28 — Publication of users in significant noncompliance.
§ 238-1 — Purpose and intent.
§ 238-3 — Removal.
§ 238-4 — Violations and penalties; enforcement.
§ 239-3 — Violations and penalties.
§ 239-4 — Enforcement.
§ 243-3 — Violations and penalties.
§ 243-26 — Excavations or obstructions restricted.
§ 243-28 — Obstruction of streets or sidewalks prohibited.
§ 243-31 — Defacing of public property.
§ 243-32 — Runoff from buildings onto streets or sidewalks.
§ 243-33 — Placing ice or snow on streets.
§ 243-34 — Removal of snow from sidewalks.
§ 243-35 — Responsibility for removal of snow fallen from buildings.
§ 243-36 — Responsibility for removal of ice from sidewalks.
§ 243-37 — Maintenance of sidewalk and tree belt.
§ 243-38 — Overgrowth on land.
§ 243-39 — Deposit of sand, small stones or rubbish in streets prohibited.
§ 243-40 — Placing of nails and other injurious articles in streets.
§ 243-44 — Violations and penalties.
§ 243-45 — Prohibited activity; violations and penalties.
§ 244-3 — Frequency.
§ 244-6 — Violations and penalties.
§ 250-4 — Rules and regulations.
§ 250-5 — Suspension or revocation of licenses and medallions.
§ 257-10 — Violation and penalties.
260-1{9} — OFFICER
§ 260-5 — Owner responsible for violations.
§ 260-6 — Violations and penalties.
§ 260-8 — Effect on prior provisions.
§ 260-13 — Interference with signs, signals and markings.
§ 260-16 — Establishment; sounding of warning devices.
§ 260-17 — General prohibitions.
§ 260-22 — Parking prohibited.
§ 260-27 — Parking for handicapped.
§ 260-28 — Parking of commercial vehicles.
§ 260-29 — Severe weather parking regulations.
§ 260-30.1 — Standing prohibited.
§ 260-30.2 — Municipal parking areas.
§ 260-30.3 — Towing.
§ 260-30.4 — Penalties.
§ 260-34 — Obstructing traffic.
§ 260-37.1 — Engine brakes prohibited.
§ 260-47 — Driving through safety zones or controlled areas.
§ 260-55 — Towing zones.
§ 262-5 — Notice to violators.
§ 262-6 — Prosecution.
262-7B{3} — INOPERABLE
269-2.1C{24} — CROSS-CONNECTION VIOLATION FORM
269-2.1C{71} — TERMINATION
§ 269-3.10 — Hydrants.
§ 269-4.2 — Meters and meter testing.
§ 269-4.4 — Shutoffs; termination; let-on; discontinuance.
§ 269-4.5 — Water emergency.
§ 269-4.7 — Violations and penalties.
§ 269-5.7 — Violations and penalties.
§ 269-6.2 — Inspections.
§ 269-6.4 — Owner's liability.
§ 269-6.5 — Violations and penalties.
§ 269-8.1 — Inspections.
§ 269-8.2 — Enforcement actions; multiple alternatives.
§ 269-8.3 — Liability.
§ 269-8.4 — Penalties.
§ 272-11 — Enforcement; violations and penalties.
§ 275-5 — Enforcement authority.
§ 275-8 — Board of Appeals.
§ 275-19 — Violations and penalties.
§ 275-31 — Soil removal and landfill.
§ 275-41 — Home occupation.
§ 275-50 — Signs.
§ 275-51 — Motor vehicle repair and storage.
§ 275-68 — Chicopee Center 40R Smart Growth Overlay District (CC40R).
§ 275-70 — Medical marijuana facilities.
§ 275-72 — Adult use of marijuana.
§ 276-9 — Standards and procedures for approval or renewal of use agreements.
§ 276-11 — Use of rights-of-way; police powers; provider's use subordinate.
§ 276-20 — Forfeiture of agreement and privilege.
§ 276-36 — Indemnification.
§ DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.