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Abandoned vehicles
D-29.1{99} — GASOLINE STATION
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Abandonment
5-1{11} — POUND
§ 5-7 — Cruelty to animals.
§ 5-10 — Abandonment of domesticated animal.
§ 5-24 — Running at large.
§ 6-1 — Unsafe buildings, walls or other structures.
§ 6-27 — Permit fees.
§ 17-101 — Removal, storage and sale of certain unattended vehicles — Generally.
§ 19-65 — Abandoned or discarded refrigerators and other airtight containers.
§ 19-66.1 — Abandoned motor vehicles.
19-66.1(a){1} — ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE
19-66.1(a){5} — INOPERABLE ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE
§ 19-67 — Filling of wells or pits prior to abandonment.
§ 25.8-3 — Stormwater permit requirement; exemptions.
§ D-22.3 — Sign standards.
D-29.1{99} — GASOLINE STATION
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Accessory buildings and structures
§ 6-27 — Permit fees.
26.1-2{5} — PREMISES
§ D-2.7 — Special regulations for townhouses.
§ D-2.15 — Special regulations for home occupations.
§ D-3.4 — Permitted accessory uses.
§ D-4.4 — Permitted accessory uses.
§ D-5.4 — Permitted accessory uses.
§ D-6.4 — Permitted accessory uses.
§ D-8.1 — Purpose of the district.
§ D-8.4 — Permitted accessory uses.
§ D-9.4 — Permitted accessory uses.
§ D-10.4 — Permitted accessory uses.
§ D-11.4 — Permitted accessory uses.
§ D-12.4 — Permitted accessory uses.
§ D-13.4 — Permitted accessory uses.
§ D-19.2 — Additional requirements, exceptions and limitations.
§ D-21.4 — DISTRICT PROVISIONS [44 CFR 59.22, 60.2, 60.3]
§ D-21.6 — VARIANCES: FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED [44 CFR 60.6]
§ D-21.7 — DEFINITIONS [44 CFR 59.1]
§ D-21A.6 — COA procedure.
§ D-23.2 — Location of antennas.
D-29.1{4} — ACCESSORY BUILDING
D-29.1{28} — BUILDING FLOOR AREA
D-29.1{95} — GARAGE, PRIVATE
D-29.1{106} — GUEST HOUSE
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Accessory uses
§ D-3.1 — Purpose of the district.
§ D-3.3 — Conditional uses.
§ D-3.4 — Permitted accessory uses.
§ D-4.1 — Purpose of the district.
§ D-4.3 — Conditional uses.
§ D-4.4 — Permitted accessory uses.
§ D-5.1 — Purpose of the district.
§ D-5.4 — Permitted accessory uses.
§ D-6.1 — Purpose of the district.
§ D-6.4 — Permitted accessory uses.
§ D-7.3 — Permitted accessory uses.
§ D-8.1 — Purpose of the district.
§ D-8.4 — Permitted accessory uses.
§ D-9.1 — Purpose of the district.
§ D-9.4 — Permitted accessory uses.
§ D-10.1 — Purpose of the district.
§ D-10.4 — Permitted accessory uses.
§ D-11.1 — Purpose of the district.
§ D-11.4 — Permitted accessory uses.
§ D-12.1 — Purpose of the district.
§ D-12.4 — Permitted accessory uses.
§ D-13.4 — Permitted accessory uses.
§ D-19.2 — Additional requirements, exceptions and limitations.
§ D-22.1 — Purpose.
§ D-25.8 — Land use classifications.
D-29.1{6} — ACCESSORY USE
D-29.1{26} — BREWERY, DISTILLERY, CIDERY
D-29.1{99} — GASOLINE STATION
D-29.1{107} — HOME OCCUPATION
D-29.1{134} — MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERSHIP
D-29.1{152} — PRINCIPAL USE
D-29.1{187} — STABLE, COMMERCIAL
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Accident reports
§ 17-17 — Accident reports — By drivers.
§ 28-7 — Accident reports.
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Advertising
Ch 3 — Advertising
§ 3-1 — Permit to distribute advertising matter.
§ 3-2 — Advertising matter to be distributed in envelopes.
§ 3-4 — Posting advertising matter on poles, trees, etc.
§ 3-5 — Untrue, deceptive or misleading advertising.
15-12{6} — BUSINESS
§ 17-88 — Parking for certain purposes prohibited.
§ 17-101 — Removal, storage and sale of certain unattended vehicles — Generally.
§ 19-14 — Loudspeakers; outside use generally.
§ 19-15 — Loudspeakers and other sound-producing devices; use on motor vehicles for advertising purposes.
§ 19-33 — Commercial public nudity.
§ 19-43 — Use of opium, marijuana, etc., in manufacture of certain products.
§ 20-68 — Standards for issuance.
§ 20-99 — Standards for issuance.
§ 23-5 — Disposition of unclaimed property in custody of Police Division.
§ 25-1 — Permit for garage sales; signs advertising such sales.
§ 25-51 — Exemptions from article.
§ 25-52 — Sale of uninventoried goods.
§ 25-59 — Required.
§ 25-62 — Issuance; term.
25.5-2{3} — RESTAURANT
§ 27-161 — Food establishment not to advertise payment or absorption of tax.
§ D-2.10 — Sexually oriented businesses.
§ D-22.2 — In general.
§ D-22.3 — Sign standards.
§ D-22.4 — Administrative provisions.
§ D-27.7 — Fee for application or appeal.
§ D-28.6 — Fees.
§ D-28.7 — Conditional zoning.
D-29.1{144} — NURSING HOME
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Advisory Board
§ 2-61 — Residence requirements; ward appointments; vacation of office.
§ 22-5 — Farmers' market.
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Affordable housing
D-29.1{130} — MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT (As defined under Article XVB of this ordinance and added by Ord. No. 2018-06, 6-25-2018)
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Air conditioning
§ 6-61 — License required.
§ 30-46 — Potable connections to refrigerating units, etc.
30-63{14} — COOLING WATER
§ D-21.4 — DISTRICT PROVISIONS [44 CFR 59.22, 60.2, 60.3]
D-29.1{60} — CONTRACTOR OFFICE AND STORAGE FACILITY
D-29.1{126} — MANUFACTURED OR MOBILE HOME, SINGLE- AND DOUBLE-WIDE
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Air pollution
D-29.1{130} — MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT (As defined under Article XVB of this ordinance and added by Ord. No. 2018-06, 6-25-2018)
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Alarm systems
§ 6-27 — Permit fees.
§ 17-73 — Exemptions from speed limits.
§ 19-11 — Calling ambulance or firefighting apparatus without cause; malicious activation of fire alarm in public building.
§ 19-12 — Prohibited noises.
§ 19-13 — Loitering or prowling in a way threatening the safety of persons or property.
19-13(a){1} — CIRCUMSTANCES THAT WARRANT A JUSTIFIABLE AND REASONABLE ALARM OR IMMEDIATE CONCERN FOR THE SAFETY OF PERSONS OR PROPERTY IN THE VICINITY
§ 19-19 — Disorderly conduct in public places.
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Alcoholic beverages
4-1{2} — FAMILY POOLROOM
§ 15-41 — License tax schedule.
§ 19-21.1 — Possession of receptacle containing alcoholic beverage in public.
25.5-2{1} — BAR or LOUNGE AREA
27-159{3} — FOOD
D-29.1{26} — BREWERY, DISTILLERY, CIDERY
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Aluminum
13-1{13} — RECYCLABLE MATERIALS
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Amusements
§ CH-2.03 — Additional powers.
Ch 4 — Amusements
§ 6-27 — Permit fees.
§ 15-13 — License requirement.
§ 15-41 — License tax schedule.
§ 19-70 — Curfew for minors.
§ D-8.3 — Conditional uses.
§ D-9.2 — Permitted principal uses.
§ D-10.2 — Permitted principal uses.
§ D-18.2 — Off-street parking requirements.
D-29.1{46} — COMMERCIAL INDOOR AMUSEMENT
D-29.1{48} — COMMERCIAL OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT/SPORTS AND RECREATION
D-29.1{160} — PUBLIC SPORTS/EVENT CENTER
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Anchoring
§ D-21.3 — ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS
§ D-21.4 — DISTRICT PROVISIONS [44 CFR 59.22, 60.2, 60.3]
§ D-22.3 — Sign standards.
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Animals
Ch 5 — Animals
5-1{2} — ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
5-1{4} — COMPANION ANIMAL
5-1{5} — DANGEROUS DOG
5-1{9} — OTHER OFFICER
5-1{11} — POUND
§ 5-2 — Animal control officer.
§ 5-3 — Livestock, fowl or other domesticated animals running at large.
§ 5-4 — Dangerous animals.
§ 5-5 — Keeping dogs or other animals which disturb others.
§ 5-7 — Cruelty to animals.
§ 5-8 — Search warrant on complaint relative to cruelty to animals.
§ 5-9 — Fighting animals or fowl.
§ 5-10 — Abandonment of domesticated animal.
§ 5-11 — Dead or disabled animals.
§ 5-12 — Disposal of dead companion animals.
§ 5-24 — Running at large.
5-24(k){1} — ANIMAL
5-24(k){2} — HUMANE SOCIETY
5-24(k){3} — RIGHTFUL OWNER
§ 5-25 — Dangerous or vicious dogs.
§ 5-27 — Limitation on keeping of dogs or cats.
§ 5-39 — Tax imposed.
§ 5-43 — Preservation and exhibition of license receipt.
§ 5-57 — Report of existence of rabid animals.
§ 5-58 — Confinement or destruction of dogs or cats showing signs of or suspected of having rabies.
§ 5-59 — Destruction or confinement of dog or cat bitten by rabid animal.
§ 5-60 — Confinement or destruction of animal which has bitten person.
§ 5-61 — Concealing or harboring animal to prevent its destruction or confinement.
§ 11-1 — Sanitary conditions for slaughtering, preparation and storage, of meat and meat food products.
§ 11-54 — Protection of food from contamination generally.
§ 12-9 — Exceptions from chapter — Contests of speed or skill.
13-1{10} — HOUSEHOLD WASTE
§ 13-7 — Accumulation of refuse; public nuisance.
§ 13-13 — Dead animals.
§ 17-54 — Driving through or in funeral or other procession.
§ 17-153 — Regulations pertaining to riding on roadways.
§ 19-12 — Prohibited noises.
§ 19-67 — Filling of wells or pits prior to abandonment.
§ 19-68 — Covers to be kept on certain wells.
§ 20-53 — Interference.
§ 20-66 — Application generally.
§ 20-68 — Standards for issuance.
§ 20-99 — Standards for issuance.
§ 24-6 — Trespassing on railroad track.
§ 26-2 — Deposit of hazardous or injurious material on street and removal of same.
30-63{17} — GARBAGE
30-63{47} — TOXIC SUBSTANCES
§ 30-64 — Use of public sewers required.
§ 30-69 — Toxic materials.
§ D-2.15 — Special regulations for home occupations.
§ D-18.2 — Off-street parking requirements.
§ D-25.8 — Land use classifications.
D-29.1{48} — COMMERCIAL OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT/SPORTS AND RECREATION
D-29.1{197} — TAXIDERMY
D-29.1{207} — VETERINARY HOSPITAL/CLINIC
§ DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.
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Antennas
§ D-3.3 — Conditional uses.
§ D-4.3 — Conditional uses.
§ D-5.3 — Conditional uses.
§ D-6.3 — Conditional uses.
§ D-8.3 — Conditional uses.
§ D-9.4 — Permitted accessory uses.
§ D-10.4 — Permitted accessory uses.
§ D-11.4 — Permitted accessory uses.
§ D-12.4 — Permitted accessory uses.
§ D-13.4 — Permitted accessory uses.
§ D-21A.6 — COA procedure.
Apx D Art XXIII — Antennas
§ D-23.1 — Application.
§ D-23.2 — Location of antennas.
§ D-23.3 — Antenna size limitations.
§ D-23.4 — Antenna number.
§ D-23.5 — Miscellaneous provisions.
§ D-23.6 — Permit required.
D-29.1{14} — ANTENNA AND/OR SATELLITE
D-29.1{52} — COMMUNICATION TOWER
D-29.1{62} — CONVENTIONAL TELEVISION OR RADIO ANTENNA
D-29.1{176} — SATELLITE
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Apartments
§ 11-48 — Toilet and hand-washing facilities.
12-1{1} — GAMBLING DEVICE
§ 13-4 — Collection of solid waste.
§ 17-95 — Manner of using loading zones.
§ 17-96 — Manner of using bus stops and taxicab stands.
27-78{1} — COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL USER
27-88{4} — RESIDENTIAL CONSUMER
§ 27-100 — Collection of tax.
§ 30-8 — Water connection fees.
§ 30-9 — Sewer connection fees.
§ 30-25 — Billing of single water service charge to person responsible.
§ 30-83 — User charges.
§ D-2.13 — Special regulations for multi-family dwellings.
§ D-8.2 — Permitted principal uses.
§ D-9.2 — Permitted principal uses.
§ D-10.3 — Conditional uses.
§ D-25.8 — Land use classifications.
§ D-25.14 — Vehicular use area landscaping requirements.
D-29.1{15} — APARTMENT
D-29.1{16} — APARTMENT HOUSE
D-29.1{45} — COMMERCIAL ACCESSORY APARTMENT
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Appeals
§ 2-26 — Appeals from decisions denying permits.
§ 2-61 — Residence requirements; ward appointments; vacation of office.
§ 6-1 — Unsafe buildings, walls or other structures.
§ 6-27 — Permit fees.
§ 6-28 — Building Code Board of Appeals — Established.
§ 6-29 — Same — Appointment and term of members.
§ 6-30 — Same — Jurisdiction.
§ 6-31 — Application for hearing before the Building Code Board of Appeals.
§ 6-32 — Appeal from decision of Building Code Board of Appeals.
§ 9-8 — Inspections; notice of noncompliance; revocation of permit.
§ 9-11 — Appeals.
§ 10-23 — Appeals.
§ 10-24 — Violations.
§ 13-4 — Collection of solid waste.
§ 15-15 — Limitations and extensions.
§ 15-16 — Appeals and rulings.
§ 20-73 — Appeal from denial.
§ 20-104 — Appeal from denial.
§ 25.8-12 — Hearings.
§ 25.8-13 — Appeals.
§ 26-9 — Apportionment and assessment of costs of sidewalk construction.
§ 27-1 — Fees for collection of delinquent taxes.
§ 28-29 — Appeal of refusal to grant certificate or revocation by Chief of Police to City Manager.
§ 30-91 — Appeals.
§ 30-107 — Appeal of restrictions on water usage or reductions in water supply.
§ C-6-1 — Installation or guarantee of construction as prerequisite to submission of final plat.
§ D-1.2 — Map.
§ D-21.2 — ADMINISTRATION.
§ D-21.3 — ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS
§ D-21.6 — VARIANCES: FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED [44 CFR 60.6]
§ D-21.7 — DEFINITIONS [44 CFR 59.1]
§ D-21A.5 — Historic overlay zoning.
§ D-21A.8 — Appeals.
§ D-22.4 — Administrative provisions.
§ D-23.2 — Location of antennas.
§ D-23.5 — Miscellaneous provisions.
§ D-23.6 — Permit required.
Apx D Art XXVII — Board of Zoning Appeals
§ D-27.1 — Creation of board.
§ D-27.2 — Powers of the board.
§ D-27.5 — Appeal to board.
§ D-27.6 — Procedures on appeal.
§ D-27.7 — Fee for application or appeal.
§ D-27.8 — Appeal from decision of board.
§ D-28.7 — Conditional zoning.
D-29.1{24} — BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
D-29.1{206} — VARIANCE
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Appeals board
§ 25.8-12 — Hearings.
§ 25.8-13 — Appeals.
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Appointments
§ CH-3.02 — Vacancies in office of councilman and office of mayor.
§ CH-3.03 — Compensation of councilmen.
§ CH-3.07 — Clerk to the council.
§ CH-3.08 — Powers of city council.
§ CH-4.01 — Appointment, tenure, compensation, and residence.
§ CH-4.02 — Powers and duties.
§ CH-5.01 — Department of finance.
§ CH-5.04 — Real estate assessments and reassessments.
§ CH-6.02 — City attorney.
§ CH-7.01 — Fire and police functions.
§ CH-8.01 — Department of public works; composition.
§ CH-9.01 — Department of public utilities; composition.
§ CH-10.01 — Department of public health; composition.
§ CH-11.01 — Director; local board; superintendent; etc.
§ CH-12.03 — Appointment and terms of members of board.
§ CH-12.05 — Powers of board.
§ CH-14.01 — Constitutional officers and election thereof.
§ CH-15.01 — Appointment and duties; powers; deputies; etc.
§ CH-16.04 — Continuance of officials and officers.
§ 2-38 — Composition; appointment and terms of members.
§ 2-40 — Removal of members.
§ 2-41 — Filling of vacancies.
Ch 2 Art V — City Council Appointments
§ 2-60 — Qualifications.
§ 2-61 — Residence requirements; ward appointments; vacation of office.
§ 2-70 — Appointment of members of School Board.
§ 2-71 — Public hearing prior to appointment.
§ 2-72 — Terms of members of School Board.
5-1{2} — ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
§ 5-2 — Animal control officer.
§ 6-28 — Building Code Board of Appeals — Established.
§ 6-29 — Same — Appointment and term of members.
§ 13-3 — Residential service.
§ 16-13 — Established; composition; appointment of members.
§ 16-14 — Oath of members.
§ 16-15 — Terms of members; filling of vacancies.
§ 16-17 — Secretary.
§ 22-5 — Farmers' market.
§ 23-1 — Appointment.
23.5-42{1} — CITY OFFICIAL
§ 25.8-12 — Hearings.
§ 25.8-13 — Appeals.
§ 29-63 — Appointment of members of Franklin Beautification Commission.
§ 31-1 — Carrying concealed weapons.
§ B-1-1 — Court order relative to transition of Town to City of Second Class.
§ D-21.2 — ADMINISTRATION.
§ D-21.7 — DEFINITIONS [44 CFR 59.1]
§ D-21A.4 — Commission membership and procedures.
§ D-27.1 — Creation of board.
D-29.1{24} — BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
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Area yard and bulk regulations
D-29.1{33} — BULK REGULATIONS
D-29.1{140} — NONCONFORMING BUIDING OR STRUCTURE
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Asbestos
§ 6-27 — Permit fees.
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Ashes
§ 30-67 — Prohibited discharges.
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Assessments
§ CH-2.03 — Additional powers.
§ CH-5.04 — Real estate assessments and reassessments.
§ CH-5.07 — Duties of commissioner of revenue.
§ 1-6 — Miscellaneous ordinances not affected by Code.
§ 1-14 — Special assessment for law library as part of cost in civil actions.
§ 1-14.1 — Assessment for construction, renovation or maintenance of courthouse, jail and court related facilities.
§ 6-1 — Unsafe buildings, walls or other structures.
§ 6-6 — Authority to require removal, repair, etc., of buildings declared to be derelict.
§ 6-9 — Notice of declaration of derelict building.
§ 6-27 — Permit fees.
§ 6-50 — Enforcement procedures.
§ 8-16 — Late payment charge and discontinuance of service for nonpayment.
§ 9-13 — Penalties, injunctions and other legal actions.
§ 15-2 — State law.
§ 15-5 — Operating a business without a license.
§ 15-7 — Duty of Commissioner of Revenue.
§ 15-8 — Duty of Treasurer.
§ 15-11 — Overriding conflicting ordinances.
15-12{2} — ASSESSMENT
15-12{3} — ASSESSOR or ASSESSING OFFICIAL
§ 15-13 — License requirement.
§ 15-15 — Limitations and extensions.
§ 15-16 — Appeals and rulings.
§ 15-17 — Recordkeeping and audits.
§ 15-21 — Estimates to determine tax for beginners, etc.
§ 15-22 — Assessment of tax and issuance of license generally.
§ 15-24 — Assessment of additional tax.
§ 15-25 — Proration of tax generally.
§ 15-28 — Examination and audit of licensee's records.
§ 15-41 — License tax schedule.
§ 17-35 — Payment of personal property taxes prerequisite to issuance.
§ 18-7 — Prohibited acts; criminal penalty.
§ 18-8 — Removal of graffiti. [Reference: Va. Code § 15.2-908]
§ 18-9 — Assessment of costs of removal against unoccupied private property. (Reference: Va. Code § 15.2-908)
§ 19-66 — Open storage of junked vehicles.
§ 25.8-6 — Stormwater management plan; contents of plan.
§ 25.8-14 — Enforcement.
§ 25.8-15 — Fees.
§ 26-9 — Apportionment and assessment of costs of sidewalk construction.
§ 27-1 — Fees for collection of delinquent taxes.
§ 27-2 — Taxpayer identification.
§ 27-3 — Refund of taxes erroneously paid.
§ 27-45 — Biennial assessment.
§ 27-46 — Tax year; assessments generally.
§ 27-47 — Assessment and computation of tax on new buildings substantially completed prior to the first day of May.
§ 27-47.1 — Levy.
§ 27-48 — When due and payable.
§ 27-50 — Tax lien; interest on delinquencies.
§ 27-54 — Partial exemption from real estate taxation for certain rehabilitated, renovated or replaced residential structures.
§ 27-55 — Partial exemption from real estate taxation for certain rehabilitated, renovated or replaced commercial or industrial structures.
§ 27-60 — Applicant's affidavit and certificate of disability; administrator to furnish information to Treasurer.
Ch 27 Art II Div 3 — Special Assessment of Real Estate Devoted to Agricultural, Horticultural or Forest Use
§ 27-64.2 — Application for classification and assessment generally.
§ 27-64.4 — Removal of parcel from special assessment program if taxes delinquent.
§ 27-64.6 — Roll-back tax when use changes to nonqualifying use.
§ 27-64.7 — Misstatements in applications filed under division.
§ 27-64.8 — Applicability of state law.
§ 27-64.20 — Determination of ownership and value by administrator; decision.
§ 27-135 — Imposition of downtown service district tax.
§ 27-138 — When due and payable.
§ 27-144 — Levy.
§ 27-145 — Time of assessments.
§ 27-146 — Filing of return required.
§ 27-146.1 — Alternative method of filing.
§ 27-148 — Assessment upon failure to file return.
§ 27-149 — Proration of certain personal property taxes.
§ 27-150 — When due and payable.
§ 27-151 — Penalty for late payment.
§ 27-165 — Report of taxes collected; remittance;, preservation of records.
§ 27-169 — Penalty for violation of article.
§ 27-189 — Penalty and interest for late remittance and penalty for false return.
§ 27-190 — Procedure upon failure to collect and report tax.
§ 28.6-6 — Local grant incentives.
§ 30-26 — Late payment charge and discontinuance of service for nonpayment.
§ 30-92 — Damage to facilities.
§ D-7.8 — Management of Common Spaces and Facilities.
§ D-22.3 — Sign standards.
§ D-27.3 — Interpretation of map.
§ D-27.4 — Applications for variances.
§ D-28.3 — Hearing before planning commission.
§ D-28.4 — Hearing before city council.
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Assessor
§ CH-5.04 — Real estate assessments and reassessments.
§ 6-6 — Authority to require removal, repair, etc., of buildings declared to be derelict.
15-12{3} — ASSESSOR or ASSESSING OFFICIAL
§ 15-13 — License requirement.
§ 15-16 — Appeals and rulings.
§ 15-41 — License tax schedule.
§ 27-54 — Partial exemption from real estate taxation for certain rehabilitated, renovated or replaced residential structures.
§ 27-55 — Partial exemption from real estate taxation for certain rehabilitated, renovated or replaced commercial or industrial structures.
§ 27-64.3 — Determination by the Commissioner of the Revenue.
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Attorney's fees
§ 30-89 — Penalties.