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2023-07-18
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Vacancies
§ C-III-10 — Time of holding election; ascertainment of result; certificates of election; notice to mayor; vacancy in office of mayor; oaths; organization meetings; record of proceedings; vacancies.
§ C-III-14 — Election of city clerk, treasurer and other officers; removal; vacancies; compensation.
§ C-III-16 — Water commissioners.
§ C-III-18 — Overseers of the poor.
§ C-III-19 — Assessors of taxes.
§ C-III-20 — Assistant assessors.
§ C-III-21 — School committee; superintendent of schools.
§ C-I-26 — Certain vacancies, how filled; acting mayor.
§ C-I-36 — May fill vacancy in their own body.
§ C-II-59 — City council, election, number, terms of office, etc.
§ C-II-59A — Vacancies in office of mayor and council, procedures for filing.
§ C-I-4 — Election and term of members of school committee; vacancies.
§ 3-7 — Filling of vacancies.
§ 3-10 — Organization meeting.
§ 3-130 — Vacancies.
§ 3-145 — Terms.
§ 3-146 — Filling of vacancies.
§ 3-165 — Appointment of members.
§ 3-168 — Vacancies.
§ 3-176 — Creation; general provisions.
§ 3-198 — Vacancies.
§ 3-219 — Appointment of members.
§ 3-236 — Membership; appointment.
§ 3-273 — Vacancies.
§ 3-280 — Associate members.
§ 3-281 — Vacancies.
§ 40-1 — Composition.
§ 40-23 — Appointment.
§ 79-6 — Actions prohibited after issuance of permit.
§ 137-1.13 — Maintenance requirements.
§ 181.921 — Establishment.
§ 181.961 — General.
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Vacant buildings
137-1.2{1} — ABANDONED BUILDING
§ 137-1.4 — Vacant or abandoned buildings determination.
§ 137-1.13 — Maintenance requirements.
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Vacant lots
§ 128-18 — Litter on vacant lots.
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Vacant properties
§ 128-18 — Litter on vacant lots.
Ch 137 — Vacant Property Registration
§ 137-1.3 — Exemptions.
§ 137-1.13 — Maintenance requirements.
§ DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.
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Vaccination
Ch 84 Art II — Licensing and Vaccination
§ 84-7 — License and tags.
§ 84-8 — Vaccination of dogs and cats against rabies.
§ 84-10 — Kennel licenses, inspection, and regulation.
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Vandalism
§ 138-1 — Purpose and intent; statutory authority; conflict with other laws.
§ 181.815 — Special Permit Procedures.
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Vapors
§ 147-16 — General discharge prohibitions.
§ 181.644 — Prohibitions and Limitations.
§ 181.647 — Site Plan Review/Special Permit Conditions.
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Variances
§ 68-7 — Variances.
§ 89-16 — Tree maintenance work; vegetation management plan; hazard tree removal and trimming plan.
§ 147-21 — Precedence of other standards.
§ 161-8 — Qualifying sites.
§ 169-62 — Use of center turning lanes.
§ 181.231 — Rules for Interpretation of Zoning District Boundaries.
§ 181.334 — Variance Required.
§ 181.338 — Reversion to Nonconformity.
§ 181.612 — Special Permit Requirement.
§ 181.644 — Prohibitions and Limitations.
181.8412.{15} — AS-OF-RIGHT or AS-OF-RIGHT DEVELOPMENT
181.854{16} — VARIANCE
§ 181.856 — Development Regulations.
§ 181.857 — Floodplain District Variance.
§ 181.858 — Variance Conditions.
§ 181.922 — Powers.
§ 181.923 — Conditions.
§ 181.925 — Fees.
§ 181.93 — VARIANCES.
§ 181.931 — General.
§ 181.932 — Use Variance.
§ 181.953 — Procedures.
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Vehicles
§ 3-79 — Charge; appointment and term.
§ 9-6 — Submission of requests to Commission.
§ 18-1 — Insignia to be used.
§ 21-18 — Authorized revolving funds.
§ 23-5 — Fire Administration Board.
§ 23-21 — Injury to apparatus.
§ 23-27 — Powers and duties.
§ 35-3 — Mileage reimbursement.
§ 40-16 — Assistant School Traffic Supervisors.
84-1{14} — PUBLIC NUISANCE
§ 84-2 — Dogs running at large; dangerous dogs; posting of notice.
§ 94-4 — Sealing fees enumerated.
§ 94-5 — Fees enumerated.
Ch 111 — Health
112-3{38} — TRANSPORT and TRANSPORTATION
112-3{39} — TRASH-HOUSEHOLD WASTE
Ch 116 — Junk Dealers and Collectors
§ 116-1 — License required.
§ 116-3 — License requirements; badges.
§ 116-7 — Examination of facilities.
§ 120-3 — Zoning authority permission for motor vehicle sales.
128-2B{15} — VEHICLE
§ 128-7 — Throwing from vehicles.
§ 128-8 — Deposits from trucks.
§ 128-12 — Placing of handbills on vehicles.
§ 130-17 — License required.
§ 132-31 — Possession by minors prohibited.
132-49{6} — NOISE
§ 132-50 — Loud, raucous and disturbing noise prohibited.
§ 132-51 — Unreasonable noise from automobile safety devices.
§ 132-55 — Loud amplification devices in motor vehicles prohibited.
§ 132-59 — Violations and penalties.
§ 132-60 — Exemptions.
§ 134-1 — License required for hawkers and peddlers.
§ 134-5 — Unnecessary noise; cleanliness of vehicles.
§ 134-15 — Contents of license application; fee.
140-2{6} — ALARM SYSTEM
§ 147-8.2 — Self-monitoring regulations.
Ch 157 — Streets and Sidewalks
§ 157-29 — Sharp objects on streets.
§ 157-41 — Parades and processions.
§ 157-42 — Fixtures, structures and property in general.
§ 157-45 — Sales on streets and sidewalks.
§ 157-56 — Drive-in theaters and car washes.
Ch 157 Art VIII — Snow or Ice on Motor Vehicles
§ 157-94 — Duty to remove snow or ice from motor vehicles.
§ 157-95 — Sanctions.
Ch 162 — Taxicabs
162-1{4} — TAXI
§ 162-3 — Adoption of regulations.
§ 162-4 — License required; impaired ability prohibited.
§ 162-5 — Number of licenses.
Ch 169 — Vehicles and Traffic
169-1{3} — EMERGENCY VEHICLES
169-1{5} — INTERSECTION
169-1{6} — LANE
169-1{12} — PARKING
169-1{16} — ROTARY TRAFFIC
169-1{22} — TRAFFIC
169-1{26} — U-TURN
169-1{27} — VEHICLE
§ 169-2 — Exemptions.
§ 169-4 — Streets reserved for coasting.
§ 169-7 — Prohibited activities in zones of quiet.
§ 169-8 — Accidents to be reported.
§ 169-9 — Use of vehicles for advertising purposes.
§ 169-10 — Vehicles in cemeteries.
§ 169-11 — Violations and penalties.
§ 169-15 — Record and report of frequent violators.
§ 169-16 — Annual report.
§ 169-22 — Obedience required.
§ 169-23 — General prohibitions.
§ 169-25 — Parking prohibited certain hours.
§ 169-26 — Time limit parking.
§ 169-27 — Provision of parking for handicapped.
§ 169-28 — Voter parking only.
§ 169-29 — Safety zones.
§ 169-30 — Bus stop parking.
§ 169-31 — Taxicab stand parking.
§ 169-32 — Service or loading zones parking.
§ 169-33 — Angle parking.
§ 169-34 — Parking of vehicles for sale.
§ 169-35 — Parking in snow emergencies.
§ 169-36 — Parking without lights.
§ 169-37 — Responsibility of owner.
§ 169-38 — City Hall parking.
169-40{1} — OFF-STREET PARKING METER ZONE
169-40{3} — PARKING METER SPACE
169-40{4} — PARKING METER ZONE
§ 169-41 — Parking in excess of time allotted.
§ 169-41.1 — Additional restrictions.
§ 169-45 — Installation of meters for off-street parking zones.
§ 169-46 — Traffic flow in off-street zones.
§ 169-49 — Manner of parking in metered space.
§ 169-51 — Overtime parking prohibited.
§ 169-52 — Unlawful activities.
§ 169-53 — Exemption of certain commercial vehicles.
§ 169-54 — Parking permits.
§ 169-58 — Violations and penalties.
Ch 169 Art VI — Operation of Vehicles
§ 169-60 — Driving within proper lanes.
§ 169-61 — Keeping to the right.
§ 169-62 — Use of center turning lanes.
§ 169-63 — Overtaking of other vehicles.
§ 169-66 — Entering intersections or crosswalks.
§ 169-67 — Emerging from alleys or private driveways.
§ 169-68 — Following too closely.
§ 169-69 — (Reserved)
§ 169-70 — Care in starting, stopping, turning or backing.
§ 169-71 — Prohibited U-turns.
§ 169-73 — Use of horn as warning.
§ 169-74 — Explanation of traffic control signals.
§ 169-75 — Right turn during red signal prohibited.
§ 169-78 — Underpasses, overpasses and intersections with islands.
§ 169-80 — Driving on sidewalks.
§ 169-81 — Driving through safety zones.
§ 169-82 — Identification of funerals.
§ 169-83 — Rights and duties of funeral and other processions.
§ 169-85.1 — Fines and penalties established.
§ 169-87 — Actuation of traffic control signals.
§ 169-90 — Responsibilities of drivers.
Ch 169 Art VIII — Towing and Removal of Vehicles
§ 169-94 — Policy.
§ 169-95 — Authority.
§ 169-96 — Fees.
§ 169-97 — Liability for damages.
§ 169-98 — General towing zones.
§ 169-99 — Specific towing zones designated.
§ 169-101 — Required records.
Ch 170 — Vehicles, Impoundment of
§ 170-1 — Vehicles subject to impoundment; administrative penalty.
§ 170-2 — Towing of vehicle.
§ 170-3 — Notice to owner.
§ 170-6 — Conflict with other provisions.
§ 170-7 — Vehicles subject to impoundment; administrative penalty.
§ 170-8 — Towing of vehicle.
§ 170-9 — Notice to owner.
§ 170-12 — Conflict with other provisions.
Ch 172 — Vehicles, Wrecked and Abandoned
172-1{7} — VEHICLE
§ 172-2 — Abandonment prohibited.
§ 172-3 — Leaving of wrecked, nonoperative vehicles on streets.
§ 172-4 — Keeping on private property restricted.
§ 172-5 — Impounding.
§ 177-15 — Water rates and miscellaneous fees.
§ 181.211 — General.
§ 181.321 — Residential Uses Permitted in Residential Districts.
§ 181.326 — Miscellaneous Accessory Uses.
§ 181.423 — Multiple Principal Structures.
§ 181.428 — Minimum Lot Size for Motor Vehicle and Equipment Sales.
§ 181.514 — Design Standards.
§ 181.517 — Drive-Through Facility Standards.
§ 181.521 — General.
§ 181.527 — On-Premises.
§ 181.535 — Signs for Nonresidential Uses.
§ 181.541 — Purpose.
§ 181.627 — Design Guidelines.
§ 181.645 — Application.
§ 181.647 — Site Plan Review/Special Permit Conditions.
§ 181.682 — Standards.
§ 181.694 — Restoration.
§ 181.735 — Standards.
§ 181.745 — Design Standards.
§ 181.752 — Conditions.
§ 181.761 — General.
§ 181.781 — Home Occupation as of Right.
§ 181.782 — Home Occupation by Special Permit.
181.812{2} — AUTOMOBILE GRAVEYARDS and JUNKYARDS
§ 181.814 — Use Regulations.
181.8412.{31} — LOADING SPACE
181.854{10} — RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
§ 181.856 — Development Regulations.
§ 181.923 — Conditions.
§ 181.944 — Plans and Other Submittals.
§ 181.945 — Conditions.
181.1001{1} — ACCESS DRIVEWAY
181.1001{35} — COMMERCIAL PARKING FACILITY
181.1001{39} — CONTRACTOR'S YARD
181.1001{41} — DRIVE-THROUGH FACILITY
181.1001{66} — LANDSCAPING BUSINESS
181.1001{74} — MAJOR RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
181.1001{75} — MANEUVERING AISLE
181.1001{79} — MOBILE FOOD OPERATION
181.1001{81} — MOTOR VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT SALES
181.1001{82} — MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL DISPENSING STATION
181.1001{83} — MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR or BODY SHOP
181.1001{84} — MOTOR VEHICLE SERVICE STATION
181.1001{89} — PARKING FACILITY
181.1001{110} — SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESS
181.1001{127} — VEHICLE SALVAGE YARD
§ DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.
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Vending machines
164-2{4} — VENDING MACHINE
§ 164-3 — Permit required; fees.
§ 164-6 — Vending machines.
§ 164-7 — Proof of age required.
§ 164-8 — Posting of signs to inform clerks.
§ 164-9 — Posting of signs to inform customers.
§ 164-15 — Violations and penalties.
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Ventilation
84-1{1} — ADEQUATE SHELTER
§ 181.536 — Prohibited Signs in All Districts.
§ 181.647 — Site Plan Review/Special Permit Conditions.
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Vermin
§ 137-1.13 — Maintenance requirements.
§ 138-3 — Property standards; removal of nuisance; notice of violation.
§ 181.326 — Miscellaneous Accessory Uses.
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Vernal pools
178-2A{33} — VERNAL POOL
§ 178-3 — Applicability and jurisdiction.
§ 178-14 — Vernal pool presumption and evaluation.
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Veterans
§ 3-3 — Appointment of officers.
§ 3-19 — Establishment of administrative departments, boards and commissions.
§ 3-150 — Department supervisor.
§ 3-151 — Powers and duties of supervisor.
§ 3-153 — Keeper of graves.
§ 3-154 — Burial Agent and keeper of graves may be same person.
§ 3-234 — Policy.
§ 3-239 — Functions; powers and duties.
§ 23-15 — Suspension and removal.
§ 35-15 — Holiday pay.
§ 169-23 — General prohibitions.
§ 169-27 — Provision of parking for handicapped.
§ 169-45 — Installation of meters for off-street parking zones.
§ 169-98 — General towing zones.
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Vibrations
§ 132-48 — Findings; intent and purpose; construction; scope.
§ 181.554 — Miscellaneous Standards.
§ 181.644 — Prohibitions and Limitations.
§ 181.647 — Site Plan Review/Special Permit Conditions.
§ 181.652 — Standards.
§ 181.723 — Use Provisions by District.
§ 181.781 — Home Occupation as of Right.
§ 181.841 — General Regulations That Apply to All Smart Growth Zoning Districts.
181.8412.{14} — ARTIST STUDIO SPACE
181.1001{18} — ARTIST STUDIO SPACE
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Violations and Penalties
§ C-III-22 — Proper treasury payments.
§ C-III-24 — Regulation of lumber, hay, coal, etc.; protection of birds; power to adopt by-laws.
§ C-I-24 — Obligations, actions, legal acts, etc., to continue.
§ C-I-27 — Officials and employees prohibited from making or sharing in contracts; penalty.
§ 1-7 — Licensing power.
§ 1-9 — General penalty.
§ 1-10 — Liability for penalty.
§ 1-11 — Disposition of collected penalties.
§ 1-23 — Altering or tampering with Code; penalties for violation.
§ 1-26 — Ordinances saved from repeal.
§ 3-51 — Duties and responsibilities.
§ 3-96 — Powers and duties of Commissioner.
§ 3-173 — Making of rules and regulations.
§ 3-217.2 — Bid protests.
§ 3-239 — Functions; powers and duties.
§ 7-6 — Duties.
§ 7-13 — Duties.
§ 21-18 — Authorized revolving funds.
§ 23-14 — Absence from fires.
§ 23-33 — Required inspections.
§ 40-17 — Disposition of fees and penalties.
§ 42-1 — Incorporation into procurement document.
§ 42-2 — Bidder/proposer requirements.
§ 42-4 — Violations and penalties.
§ 56-2 — Violations and penalties.
§ 56-3 — Marijuana retailers.
§ 68-6 — Department of Public Health permit and inspection; fees.
§ 68-8 — Violations and penalties.
§ 72-2 — Stop-work order.
§ 73-5 — Fines; violations and penalties.
§ 79-8 — Violations and penalties.
§ 84-2 — Dogs running at large; dangerous dogs; posting of notice.
§ 84-3 — Apprehension; impoundment; written orders of compliance.
§ 84-9 — Limit on number of dogs and cats per residence.
§ 84-10 — Kennel licenses, inspection, and regulation.
§ 84-12 — Violations and penalties.
§ 84-13 — Enforcement; appeals.
§ 89-21 — Issuance or rejection of permit.
§ 94-1 — Building fees enumerated.
§ 94-2 — Sign fees.
§ 94-4 — Sealing fees enumerated.
§ 94-7 — Due date; penalties for failure to pay.
§ 111-6 — Violations and penalties.
§ 112-5 — Collection of recyclable materials.
§ 112-6 — Separation and collection of yard waste.
§ 112-8 — Bulk items.
§ 112-12 — Enforcement; violations and penalties.
§ 116-3 — License requirements; badges.
§ 116-14 — Violations and penalties; sanctions.
§ 120-17 — Granting of license; conditions.
§ 120-18 — Suspension or revocation.
§ 120-19 — Violations and penalties.
§ 128-19 — Duty of owner.
§ 128-20 — Removal of litter; noncompliance.
§ 128-21 — Violations and penalties.
§ 130-3 — Police may enter and inspect premises and records.
§ 130-14 — Suspension or revocation of license.
§ 130-17 — License required.
§ 130-23 — Violations and penalties.
§ 132-34 — Obstruction of public passage.
§ 132-35 — Failure to disperse upon official order.
§ 132-36 — Violations and penalties.
§ 132-43 — Injunction.
§ 132-44 — Violations and penalties.
§ 132-47 — Motorized scooters prohibited.
132-49{5} — LOUD, RAUCOUS AND DISTURBING NOISE
§ 132-50 — Loud, raucous and disturbing noise prohibited.
§ 132-51 — Unreasonable noise from automobile safety devices.
§ 132-54 — Disturbing the peace.
§ 132-59 — Violations and penalties.
§ 132-64 — Prohibited acts.
§ 132-66 — Violations and penalties.
§ 132-67 — Calculation of fines.
§ 132-68 — Appeals.
§ 134-10 — Exhibition of license on demand.
§ 134-11 — Revocation of license.
§ 134-15 — Contents of license application; fee.
§ 134-23 — Violations and penalties.
137-1.2{13} — VACANT
§ 137-1.5 — Registration of vacant and foreclosing/foreclosed residential properties.
§ 137-1.6 — Annual registration and fees.
§ 137-1.12 — Enforcement.
§ 137-1.13 — Maintenance requirements.
138-2{5} — PROBLEM PROPERTY
138-2{6} — PUBLIC NUISANCE
§ 138-3 — Property standards; removal of nuisance; notice of violation.
§ 138-4 — Abatement of nuisance; violations and penalties.
§ 138-5 — Problem property procedures.
§ 138-6 — Collection of charges, fees and fines.
Ch 139 — Noncriminal Disposition of Violations and Municipal Fine Procedures
§ 139-1 — Noncriminal disposition of violations.
§ 139-2 — Municipal fine procedures.
139-2A{1} — MUNICIPAL HEARING OFFICER
139-2A{2} — UNPAID CHARGE
§ 140-1 — Purpose.
§ 140-3 — Permit required; application; fee; transferability; false statements.
§ 140-5 — Permit duration; renewal; inspection.
§ 140-13 — Revocation or loss of alarm permit.
147-2A{39} — INTERFERENCE
147-2A{50} — PASS THROUGH
147-2A{69} — SIGNIFICANT INDUSTRIAL USER or SIGNIFICANT USER
147-2A{70} — SIGNIFICANT NONCOMPLIANCE
147-2A{71} — SLUG
147-2A{81} — UNPOLLUTED WATER
§ 147-4 — General powers of Commission.
§ 147-8 — Industrial pretreatment program.
§ 147-8.1 — Reporting requirements.
§ 147-8.5 — Publication of users in significant violation.
§ 147-15 — Damage and tampering prohibition.
§ 147-16 — General discharge prohibitions.
Ch 147 Art VI — Enforcement and Penalties
§ 147-23 — Violations.
§ 147-24 — Civil penalties.
§ 147-25 — Criminal penalties.
§ 147-27 — Cumulative penalties.
§ 147-28 — Adoption of late fees and penalties for industrial users.
§ 148-1 — Restriction established; exceptions; violations and penalties.
§ 149-9 — Unlawful and unsafe signs.
§ 149-10 — Violations and penalties.
§ 154-6 — Enforcement.
§ 157-33 — Removal of snow and ice from City sidewalks.
§ 157-45 — Sales on streets and sidewalks.
§ 157-86 — Revocation or suspension of license.
§ 157-95 — Sanctions.
§ 161-5 — Abatement agreements.
§ 161-10 — Abatement agreements.
§ 162-6 — Violations and penalties.
§ 164-1 — Findings and purpose.
§ 164-14 — Violation to be deemed noncriminal offense.
§ 164-15 — Violations and penalties.
§ 164-16 — Additional violations and penalties.
§ 169-11 — Violations and penalties.
§ 169-14 — Temporary "Tow Zone-No Parking" restrictions.
§ 169-15 — Record and report of frequent violators.
§ 169-23 — General prohibitions.
§ 169-35 — Parking in snow emergencies.
§ 169-37 — Responsibility of owner.
§ 169-53 — Exemption of certain commercial vehicles.
§ 169-54 — Parking permits.
§ 169-58 — Violations and penalties.
Ch 169 Art VIA — Fines and Penalties
§ 169-85.1 — Fines and penalties established.
§ 169-93 — Violations and penalties.
§ 169-98 — General towing zones.
§ 169-99 — Specific towing zones designated.
Ch 170 Art I — Violations Involving Engaging in Sex for Fees
§ 170-1 — Vehicles subject to impoundment; administrative penalty.
§ 170-2 — Towing of vehicle.
§ 170-3 — Notice to owner.
§ 170-5 — Conduct of hearings.
§ 170-6 — Conflict with other provisions.
Ch 170 Art II — Violations in Connection with Drugs
§ 170-7 — Vehicles subject to impoundment; administrative penalty.
§ 170-8 — Towing of vehicle.
§ 170-9 — Notice to owner.
§ 170-11 — Conduct of hearings.
§ 170-12 — Conflict with other provisions.
§ 172-4 — Keeping on private property restricted.
§ 172-5 — Impounding.
§ 172-6 — Violations and penalties.
§ 177-5 — Service mains and pipes.
§ 177-15 — Water rates and miscellaneous fees.
§ 177-17 — Discontinuation of service.
§ 177-25 — Compliance with state of water supply emergency issued by DEP.
§ 177-28 — Violations and penalties.
§ 178-20 — Enforcement.
§ 178-21 — Violations and penalties.
§ 181.321 — Residential Uses Permitted in Residential Districts.
§ 181.337 — Reconstruction After Catastrophe or Demolition.
§ 181.531 — General Regulations.
§ 181.533 — Signs Not Requiring Permits.
§ 181.551 — General.
§ 181.627 — Design Guidelines.
§ 181.639 — Additional Provisions.
181.643{2} — EXPERIENCED OPERATOR
181.643{12} — MORAL CHARACTER
§ 181.644 — Prohibitions and Limitations.
§ 181.646 — Special Permit Criteria and Findings.
§ 181.647 — Site Plan Review/Special Permit Conditions.
§ 181.648 — Termination and Modification.
§ 181.694 — Restoration.
§ 181.841 — General Regulations That Apply to All Smart Growth Zoning Districts.
181.854{17} — VIOLATION
§ 181.912 — Enforcement.
§ 181.913 — Penalties.
181.1001{104} — RESEARCH AND TESTING
§ DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.