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2023-11-21
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Abandoned refrigerators
§ 116-4 — Specific nuisances enumerated.
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Abandoned vehicles
116-3{6} — RUBBISH
125-3{5} — RUBBISH
§ 125-6 — Registration and specifications for vehicles collecting and transporting refuse.
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Abandonment
§ C-510 — Transfer of Appropriations.
§ C-513 — Lapsed Appropriations.
§ 10-8.1 — Authorization to enact certain ordinances.
68-1B{1} — ABANDONED or ABANDONMENT - CA
68-1B{30} — CONSOLIDATION
§ 68-8 — Resource conservation areas.
§ 68-13 — Grandfathering.
116-3{6} — RUBBISH
§ 116-4 — Specific nuisances enumerated.
§ 121-2 — Purpose.
121-3{1} — ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE
121-3{9} — JUNK
121-3{10} — JUNK VEHICLE
121-3{21} — SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY
§ 121-4 — Applicability.
§ 121-6 — Screening.
125-3{5} — RUBBISH
§ 125-6 — Registration and specifications for vehicles collecting and transporting refuse.
§ 140-16 — Requirements.
§ 140-23 — Revised plats.
§ 150-16 — Work areas.
155-13{1} — ABANDONED or ABANDONMENT - CA
§ 155-43 — Full site plan submission requirements.
§ 155-50 — Supplementary use regulations.
§ 155-68 — Discontinuance of existing nonconforming uses and nonconforming structures.
§ 155-71 — General provisions.
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Accessory buildings and structures
§ 65-6 — Amendments and changes to the International Residential Code.
68-1B{3} — ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
68-1B{89} — LOT COVERAGE
§ 68-16 — Variances.
§ 68-26 — Modified buffer area provisions.
§ 121-4 — Applicability.
140-6{22} — LOT
144-30{7} — RESIDENTIAL
155-13{2} — ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
§ 155-37 — Floodplain Management District.
155-37A(10)(b){1} — ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
155-37A(10)(b){14} — DECLARATION OF LAND RESTRICTION (NONCONVERSION AGREEMENT)
155-37A(10)(b){51} — START OF CONSTRUCTION
§ 155-41 — Purpose; when required; types of site plan.
§ 155-50 — Supplementary use regulations.
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Accessory uses
§ 68-5 — Development in Critical Area.
§ 68-8 — Resource conservation areas.
155-13{3} — ACCESSORY USE
155-13{91} — HOME-BASED CONTRACTOR
155-13{92} — HOME OCCUPATION
155-13{95} — INN
§ 155-34 — District regulations.
§ 155-50 — Supplementary use regulations.
§ 155-56 — Minimum parking and loading requirements.
§ 155-58 — Table of Minimum Required Parking Spaces by Use.
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Adult entertainment
155-13{5} — ADULT ENTERTAINMENT CENTER
§ 155-50 — Supplementary use regulations.
§ 155-58 — Table of Minimum Required Parking Spaces by Use.
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Advertising
§ C-303 — Legislative Procedure.
§ 10-16 — Power to incur debt.
§ 10-17 — Public facility investment.
§ 50-5 — Notice of tax levy; preparation and delivery of tax bills.
§ 50-13 — Location of Treasurer's office and office hours; annual levy for salaries and expenses.
§ 68-16 — Variances.
§ 80-4 — Economic Development Program.
121-3{13} — MOBILE HOME
§ 121-5 — Storage of junk, rubble, untagged vehicles or junk vehicles or mopeds.
§ 133-5 — Hearing on plans; letting of contracts; waiver.
§ 140-25 — General requirements.
144-1{1} — TRAILER
§ 155-6 — Requirements for public notices.
§ 155-20 — Powers and duties.
§ 155-26 — Withdrawal; subsequent appeals or reapplication.
§ 155-50 — Supplementary use regulations.
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Advisory Board
§ 68-22 — Agriculture.
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Agricultural districts
§ 68-23 — Surface mining in Critical Area.
127-2{1} — AGRICULTURAL LAND
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Air conditioning
Ch 82 — Electrical Standards
Ch 102 — Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
155-13{91} — HOME-BASED CONTRACTOR
§ 155-37 — Floodplain Management District.
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Alarm systems
68-1B{69} — HOME IMPROVEMENT
§ 110-33 — Fire protection systems.
§ 115-3 — Noise prohibited.
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Alcoholic beverages
§ A158-1 — Acts not elsewhere referred to.
Ch A159 — (Reserved)
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Aluminum
§ 65-6 — Amendments and changes to the International Residential Code.
§ 155-50 — Supplementary use regulations.
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Amusements
144-30{6} — OCCUPANCY
§ 155-58 — Table of Minimum Required Parking Spaces by Use.
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Anchoring
§ 65-6 — Amendments and changes to the International Residential Code.
§ 110-16 — Exterior structure.
§ 155-37 — Floodplain Management District.
§ 155-50 — Supplementary use regulations.
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Animals
§ 17-7 — Seventh or Cambridge Election District.
§ 17-13 — Thirteenth or Bucktown Election District.
§ 65-4 — Amendments and changes to the International Building Code.
68-1B{8} — AGRICULTURE
68-1B{11} — AQUACULTURE
68-1B{14} — BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES (BMPs)
68-1B{102} — NATURAL HERITAGE AREA
68-1B{182} — WATERFOWL
68-1B{186} — WILDLIFE HABITAT
§ 68-7 — Limited development areas.
§ 68-22 — Agriculture.
78-2{1} — ANIMAL SHELTER
78-2{3} — DANGEROUS DOG
78-2{6} — DOGHOUSE
78-2{7} — DOMESTIC ANIMAL
78-2{8} — FENCED AREA
78-2{9} — IMPOUNDMENT
78-2{11} — PET SHOP
78-2{12} — POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS DOG
78-2{14} — PUBLIC NUISANCE
78-2{19} — TETHERED
78-2{21} — VICIOUS DOG
§ 78-3 — Administration; enforcement responsibilities.
§ 78-4 — Applicability of provisions generally.
§ 78-4.1 — Animal care.
§ 78-5 — Seizure and impoundment; disposition; maintenance of records.
§ 78-6 — Redemption; disposition of unreclaimed dogs.
§ 78-7 — Procedure concerning persons bitten or exposed to dogs suspected of having rabies.
§ 78-9 — Nonapplicability of provisions to certain institutions.
§ 78-11 — Civil infractions; violations and penalties.
110-6{4} — BUILDING
110-6{18} — GARBAGE
§ 115-3 — Noise prohibited.
116-3{2} — GARBAGE
116-3{4} — REFUSE
§ 116-4 — Specific nuisances enumerated.
125-3{2} — GARBAGE
125-3{4} — REFUSE
134-4B{7} — BUILDING
140-6{4} — BUILDING
155-13{7} — AGRICULTURE
155-13{20} — AQUACULTURE
155-13{29} — BUILDING
155-13{198} — WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
§ 155-50 — Supplementary use regulations.
§ 155-58 — Table of Minimum Required Parking Spaces by Use.
§ 155-60 — General regulations.
§ A158-1 — Acts not elsewhere referred to.
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Antennas
155-13{18} — ANTENNA
155-13{42} — COMMUNICATION TOWER
§ 155-50 — Supplementary use regulations.
§ 155-52 — Height limitations.
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Apartments
68-1B{26} — COMMUNITY PIERS
68-1B{46} — DWELLING UNIT - CA
§ 110-22 — Required plumbing facilities.
§ 140-33 — General requirements.
144-17{3} — HOTEL
144-30{4} — DWELLING UNIT
155-13{58} — DWELLING
155-13{59} — DWELLING UNIT-CA
§ 155-37 — Floodplain Management District.
§ 155-48 — Access to lots.
§ 155-50 — Supplementary use regulations.
§ 155-58 — Table of Minimum Required Parking Spaces by Use.
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Appeals
§ C-209 — Removal of Councilmembers.
§ C-408 — County Attorney.
§ 40-13 — Construction of structures or improvements necessary to maintain, support or protect public utilities or facilities.
§ 56-9 — Payment of judgment.
§ 63-7 — Appeals.
§ 65-4 — Amendments and changes to the International Building Code.
§ 65-6 — Amendments and changes to the International Residential Code.
§ 68-4 — Administrative enforcement.
§ 68-5 — Development in Critical Area.
§ 68-11 — Reforestation and afforestation standards beyond buffer.
§ 68-14 — Lot consolidation and reconfiguration.
§ 68-15 — Intrafamily transfers.
§ 68-16 — Variances.
§ 82-25 — Appeals to Board of Building Appeals.
§ 82-26 — Appeals to courts.
§ 88-7 — Financial disclosure by employees and appointed officials.
§ 100-9 — Appeals.
§ 100-14 — Grading, erosion and sediment control.
§ 102-3 — Adoption.
110-6{2} — BOARD
§ 110-13 — Right to appeal.
§ 115-6 — Variances.
§ 119-12 — Appeals to Board of Building Appeals.
§ 119-13 — Appeals to courts.
§ 122-2 — Police Accountability Board.
§ 122-3 — Administrative Charging Committee.
§ 125-11 — Appeals.
§ 131-7 — Appeals.
§ 133-3 — County Council to be the District Council; acquisition of lands.
Ch 134 Art X — Appeals
§ 134-26 — Appeals.
§ 140-46 — Extensions; waivers and modifications; appeals.
§ 140-66 — Variances.
§ 144-32 — Amount of tax.
§ 144-33 — Applicability, payment and collection of tax.
Ch 155 — Zoning
§ 155-3 — Interpretation and enforcement; duties of County Council.
§ 155-4 — Schedule of fees and charges.
155-13{25} — BOARD
155-13{135} — PERMITTED PRINCIPAL USE AND STRUCTURE
§ 155-16 — Duties.
Ch 155 Art IV — Board of Zoning Appeals
§ 155-18 — Membership; terms; removal from office; vacancies; compensation.
§ 155-20 — Powers and duties.
Ch 155 Art V — Appeals and Applications
§ 155-20.1 — Appeals from Director of Planning's calculation of building excise tax.
§ 155-21 — Filing.
§ 155-22 — Hearings; notification.
§ 155-24 — Advice from Planning Commission.
§ 155-25 — Stay of proceedings.
§ 155-26 — Withdrawal; subsequent appeals or reapplication.
§ 155-27 — Appeals to courts.
§ 155-31 — Interpretation of district boundary lines.
§ 155-36 — AP Airport Protection District.
§ 155-37 — Floodplain Management District.
§ 155-41 — Purpose; when required; types of site plan.
§ 155-45 — Effect of approval; filing of copies; appeals.
§ 155-49 — Landscaping and planting.
§ 155-50 — Supplementary use regulations.
§ 155-51 — Lot and yard requirements.
§ 155-65 — Determination of nonconforming situations.
§ 155-66 — Replacement of damaged nonconforming uses or structures.
§ 155-67 — Expansion or modification of nonconforming uses or structures.
§ 155-69 — Nonconforming lots and parcels.
§ 155-70 — Creation of nonconforming lot; continuance of uses permitted by special exception.
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Appeals board
§ 82-25 — Appeals to Board of Building Appeals.
§ 88-7 — Financial disclosure by employees and appointed officials.
§ 119-12 — Appeals to Board of Building Appeals.
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Appointments
§ C-203 — Council to Act as a Body.
§ C-205 — Qualifications.
§ C-208 — Forfeiture of Office.
§ C-210 — Vacancies.
§ C-213 — Redistricting.
§ C-405 — County Manager.
§ C-406 — Qualifications of County Manager.
§ C-408 — County Attorney.
§ C-501 — Establishment of Position of Director of Finance.
§ C-603 — Charter Review Commission.
§ C-706 — Existing Officers and Employees.
§ 7-6 — Court stenographer.
§ 10-3 — Clerk to County Commissioners.
§ 10-8 — Indemnification of officers and employees.
§ 10-8.3 — Appointments.
§ 10-13 — Authority to fix and prescribe compensation and expenses for appointed officers and employees.
§ 14-1 — Permission required prior to hunting on private property; violations and penalties; enforcement.
§ 37-2 — Membership; organization; rules of procedure.
§ 37-3 — Appointment of Director; term; qualifications.
§ 40-5 — Appointment and employment of County Roads Engineer.
§ 40-8 — Appointment of assistants to County Roads Engineer; duties; suspension.
§ 44-2 — Support and maintenance of jail; appointment of assistants.
§ 44-4 — Work assignments for prisoners.
§ 44-8 — Auxiliary police officers.
§ 44-9 — Warden of the Dorchester County Detention Center, formerly known as the County Jail.
§ 50-2 — Surety bond.
§ 50-3 — Vacancy.
§ 50-12 — Appointment of Deputy Treasurer and clerks.
§ 50-15 — Accounting and payment of state and county taxes to County Commissioners; failure of Treasurer to make payments on time.
§ 56-1 — General.
§ 63-4 — Burial Sites Preservation Board.
§ 65-6 — Amendments and changes to the International Residential Code.
§ 68-16 — Variances.
§ 75-1 — Creation; general purpose.
§ 75-3 — Powers and duties of Director.
§ 82-3 — Establishment of Board of Electrical Examiners.
§ 82-22 — Position of Code Official established; administration and enforcement.
§ 88-3 — Ethics Commission.
§ 88-4 — Conflicts of interest.
§ 88-6 — Financial disclosure by local elected officials and candidates to be local elected officials.
§ 88-7 — Financial disclosure by employees and appointed officials.
§ 88-9 — Exemptions and modifications.
§ 95-3 — Persons required to file statements.
§ 105-3 — Board of Trustees.
§ 105-5 — Trust fund management.
§ 119-2 — Position of code official established; administration and enforcement.
§ 119-7 — Suspension or revocation of license; notification and hearing.
§ 122-2 — Police Accountability Board.
§ 122-3 — Administrative Charging Committee.
§ 122-4 — Terms and conditions of service.
§ 122-6 — Meeting and reporting.
§ 122-8 — Rules, recordkeeping, and support.
§ 126-4 — Resolution of disputes and procedure for complaints, investigation and declaration.
§ 127-4 — Resolution of disputes and procedure for complaints, investigation and declaration.
§ 131-6 — Suspension or revocation of license; notification and hearing.
147-7B{2} — RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL
§ 155-3 — Interpretation and enforcement; duties of County Council.
§ 155-14 — Membership; terms; removal from office; vacancies; compensation.
§ 155-17 — Office of Director of Planning established.
§ 155-18 — Membership; terms; removal from office; vacancies; compensation.
§ 155-27 — Appeals to courts.
§ 155-35 — HP Historic Preservation District.
§ 155-37 — Floodplain Management District.
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Area yard and bulk regulations
155-13{39} — COMBINATION USE
§ 155-34 — District regulations.
§ 155-50 — Supplementary use regulations.
Ch 155 Art X — Supplementary Bulk Regulations
§ 155-67 — Expansion or modification of nonconforming uses or structures.
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Asbestos
155-13{161} — RUBBLE LANDFILL
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Ashes
63-3{2} — BURIAL SITE
116-3{4} — REFUSE
§ 116-4 — Specific nuisances enumerated.
125-3{4} — REFUSE
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Assessments
§ C-509 — Borrowing Limitations.
§ C-515 — Composition and Limitation upon County Funds.
§ 10-8.1 — Authorization to enact certain ordinances.
§ 10-8.2 — County transfer tax.
§ 40-13 — Construction of structures or improvements necessary to maintain, support or protect public utilities or facilities.
§ 47-1 — Oath required prior to acceptance as surety.
§ 47-2 — Submission of written reports.
§ 50-5 — Notice of tax levy; preparation and delivery of tax bills.
§ 50-8 — Sale of tax delinquent property.
§ 50-17 — Issuance and effect of certificate of unpaid taxes.
§ 60-2 — Official maps.
§ 63-5 — Powers and duties of Board.
§ 68-4 — Administrative enforcement.
§ 68-6 — Intensely developed areas.
§ 68-25 — 100-foot and expanded buffers.
§ 85-1 — Levy of additional charge.
§ 88-10 — Enforcement.
95-2{6} — PUBLIC RECORD
96-3{12} — FOREST MANAGEMENT PLAN
§ 100-14 — Grading, erosion and sediment control.
§ 105-5 — Trust fund management.
§ 116-6 — Enforcement; complaint, investigation and abatement.
§ 121-8 — Action by county.
127-2{1} — AGRICULTURAL LAND
§ 133-3 — County Council to be the District Council; acquisition of lands.
§ 133-5 — Hearing on plans; letting of contracts; waiver.
§ 133-6 — Levy of benefit charges; lien thereof; waiver.
§ 133-7 — Levy of taxes to pay for interest and principal of bonds; expenses.
§ 133-8 — Duties of County Council as to records and deposits.
§ 134-7 — Waivers; watershed management plans.
§ 134-14 — Contents and submission of stormwater management plans.
§ 134-23 — Maintenance inspection.
§ 134-24 — Maintenance agreement.
§ 140-34 — Improvements required in some or most subdivisions.
§ 140-67 — Violations and penalties.
§ 144-9 — Imposition of tax; estimated tax bills authorized.
§ 144-10 — Adjustments made upon determination of actual tax; delinquent taxes.
§ 144-14 — Assessment of tax established through phased-out schedule.
§ 144-20 — Applicability.
§ 144-22 — Tax credit granted.
§ 144-25 — Contribution to state fund.
§ 144-28 — Purpose and authority.
Ch 144 Art XIII — Assessment Reduction of Business Personal Property
§ 144-45 — Statutory authorization.
§ 144-46 — Rates of reduction.
Ch 144 Art XIV — Taxable Assessment of Utility Personal Property
§ 144-47 — Statutory authorization.
§ 144-48 — Taxable assessment.
§ 144-58 — Tax abatement.
§ 147-6 — Contents of the citation; service; fines; trial.
155-37A(10)(b){41} — MARKET VALUE
§ 155-43 — Full site plan submission requirements.
§ A158-1 — Acts not elsewhere referred to.
§ DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.
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Attorney fees
§ 38-1 —
§ 56-3 — Election not to defend; special verdict.
§ 56-6 — Agreement between County Attorney and officer or employee.
§ 56-7 — Favorable judgment; bad faith; unjustified proceeding.
§ 105-8 — Indemnification of OPEB Board members.
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Attorney's fees
§ 121-8 — Action by county.
§ 126-4 — Resolution of disputes and procedure for complaints, investigation and declaration.
§ 127-4 — Resolution of disputes and procedure for complaints, investigation and declaration.
§ 155-71 — General provisions.
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Auxiliary police
§ 44-8 — Auxiliary police officers.