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2023-01-09
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Cable television
§ 170-32 — Other utilities (e.g., cable television, etc.).
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Camping
183-59{4} — RECREATION VEHICLE
183-59{6} — TRAILER
197-73B{33} — RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
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Camps
183-59{4} — RECREATION VEHICLE
183-59{6} — TRAILER
197-73B{33} — RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
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Carbon monoxide
§ 95-1 — Gasoline-powered landscaping equipment.
§ 150-5 — Short-term rental standards.
§ 150-7 — Short-term rental license application.
§ 150-12 — Long-term rental standards.
§ 150-14 — Long-term rental license application.
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Carbon monoxide detectors
§ 150-5 — Short-term rental standards.
§ 150-7 — Short-term rental license application.
§ 150-12 — Long-term rental standards.
§ 150-14 — Long-term rental license application.
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Carnivals
56-4A{1} — AMUSEMENT PARK
§ 197-47 — Temporary uses.
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Cats
§ 59-3 — Policy and definitions.
59-3B{1} — FERAL CAT
59-3B{2} — FREE-ROAMING CAT
59-3B{3} — RELOCATION OF A CAT
59-3B{4} — RETURN OF A CAT
§ 59-4 — Impoundment.
§ 59-8 — Trapping procedures.
§ 59-9 — Return and relocation.
§ 59-12 — Cats at large.
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Cemeteries
197-106{36} — CEMETERY
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Certificates of compliance
§ 197-105 — Violations and penalties.
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Certificates of occupancy
§ 170-5 — Compliance required.
§ 170-11 — Certificate of occupancy.
§ 170-12 — Occupancy, use or sale without certificate of occupancy prohibited.
§ 170-21 — Standards of approved major subdivision and development applications.
§ 170-26 — General standards and guidelines.
§ 170-27 — Streets.
§ 170-28 — Water utility.
§ 170-29 — Sewer utility.
§ 170-30 — Stormwater management.
172-1{2} — DOCUMENT
§ 197-65 — Signs exempted in all districts.
§ 197-73 — Floodplains.
§ 197-101 — Zoning compliance report.
§ 197-105 — Violations and penalties.
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Certificates of registration
§ 125-17 — Exceptions.
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Charges
§ 16 — Secretary.
§ 24 — Police Force.
§ 26A — Supplemental Assessment.
§ 27 — Levy of Annual Taxes.
§ 28 — Collection of Annual Taxes.
§ 29 — Enumeration of Powers.
§ 31 — Remedies for Collection of Taxes, Assessments and Other Charges.
§ 40 — Actions or Suits Against City Officers or Employees.
§ 9-9 — Procedures.
56-4A{1} — AMUSEMENT PARK
§ 59-1 — Keeping of certain animals prohibited.
§ 86-6 — Removal and redemption of boats.
§ 88-5 — Redemption.
§ 88-6 — Disposition of unclaimed dogs.
§ 92-14 — Violations and penalties.
§ 95-2 — Littering.
95-2A{3} — COMMERCIAL HANDBILL
§ 106-1 — Restrictions on disposal.
§ 106-3 — Special requirements for certain refuse.
§ 106-4 — Curbside recycling regulations.
§ 106-6 — Violations and penalties.
§ 125-4 — Application for business permit.
§ 125-7 — Criteria on which issuance of permit is to be based.
§ 128-11 — Exemptions.
§ 128-13 — Form of license; record of licenses.
§ 128-14 — Procedure when class can not be determined.
§ 128-21 — Application for tattoo and body piercing establishment permit.
§ 128-22 — Application for operator's permit.
§ 128-24 — Issuance or denial of tattoo or body piercing establishment permit.
§ 128-40 — Application for sidewalk cafe permit.
§ 145-9 — Supervising agency.
§ 145-28 — Permit required for service.
§ 145-31 — Notice that work is ready for inspection.
§ 145-32 — Testing.
§ 145-35 — Groundwater heat pumps; violations and penalties.
§ 150-5 — Short-term rental standards.
§ 150-7 — Short-term rental license application.
§ 150-12 — Long-term rental standards.
§ 150-14 — Long-term rental license application.
§ 170-19 — Preliminary review.
§ 170-27 — Streets.
§ 170-35 — Site development review application procedure.
172-1{5} — VALUE
§ 172-22 — Violations and penalties; nonrenewal of rental license.
175-1{2} — TRAILER COACH PARK
§ 175-5 — Character of applicant and person in charge.
§ 175-6 — Attendant.
§ 181-7 — Sale of vehicle; disposition of proceeds.
§ 183-11.3 — Parking across driveways prohibited; towing authorized.
§ 183-12 — Violations and penalties.
§ 183-30 — Zones established.
§ 183-37 — Violations and penalties.
§ 183-38 — Removal of vehicles.
§ 183-63 — Violations and penalties.
§ 183-64 — Removal of motor vehicles.
§ 191-4 — Water meters.
§ 191-7 — Rates; effective date.
§ 191-8 — Water bills.
§ 191-10 — Requested discontinuance and resumption of water service.
§ 197-23 — Mayor and City Council.
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Chief of Police
§ 24 — Police Force.
§ 183-12 — Violations and penalties.
§ 183-37 — Violations and penalties.
§ 183-63 — Violations and penalties.
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Churches
106-5{2} — COMMERCIAL REFUSE
§ 183-39 — Schedule I: No Parking.
§ 183-42 — Schedule IV: Time Limit Parking.
§ 183-46 — Schedule VIII: Stop Intersections.
§ 197-61 — Off-street parking.
197-64{13} — DIRECTIONAL SIGN
§ 197-69 — Sign regulations by zoning district.
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Citations
§ 1-14 — Changes in previously adopted ordinances.
§ 183-11.1 — Parking for handicapped persons.
§ 183-37 — Violations and penalties.
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City Solicitor
§ 22 — City Solicitor.
§ 9-8 — Board of Ethics.
§ 9-9 — Procedures.
§ 56-8 — Bond or insurance required.
§ 145-2 — Clarification of terms.
§ 170-24 — Final action and warranty inspection.
§ 170-26 — General standards and guidelines.
§ 197-51 — Lot averaging.
§ 197-73 — Floodplains.
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Cluster developments
§ 197-50 — Cluster development.
§ 197-96 — Required findings.
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Combustibles
§ 29 — Enumeration of Powers.
§ 63-15 — Open fires prohibited.
95-3A{2} — SMOKING
§ 140-15 — Burning of leaves, brush or other combustible matter; violations and penalties.
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Commercial districts
§ 1-1 — Initiation of annexation petition.
§ 170-26 — General standards and guidelines.
§ 197-61 — Off-street parking.
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Commercial vehicles
§ 183-18 — Loading zones designated.
183-59{2} — COMMERCIAL VEHICLE
§ 183-61 — Limitations on parking, stopping or storage of certain motor vehicles; violations.
§ 197-45 — Use restrictions.
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Communicable diseases
§ 125-5 — Application for masseur's permit.
§ 128-22 — Application for operator's permit.
§ 128-31 — Report of infections.
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Compensation
§ 8 — Organization and Annual Meeting of Council.
§ 16 — Secretary.
§ 17 — Assistant Secretary.
§ 19 — City Manager.
§ 21 — The Treasurer.
§ 23 — Board of Health.
§ 25 — Assessor.
§ 34 — Streets.
§ 9-1 — Short title; effective date; applicability; and statement of policy.
9-2{2} — EMPLOYEE
9-2{3} — EMPLOYMENT INTEREST
§ 9-3 — Standards of ethical conduct.
§ 33-5 — Compensation.
§ 40-1 — Commission established; membership.
125-2{1} — EMPLOYEE
128-19{4} — EMPLOYEE
145-13{1} — JOURNEYMAN PLUMBER
§ 167-9 — Violations and penalties.
§ 170-8 — Enforcement.
§ 170-21 — Standards of approved major subdivision and development applications.
§ 177-15 — Certification; insurance.
§ 177-17 — Violations and penalties.
183-59{2} — COMMERCIAL VEHICLE
§ 197-19 — Board of Adjustment.
§ 197-74 — Wetlands.
197-75B{4} — CERCLA AND/OR HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
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Comprehensive Plan
§ 170-2 — Purpose.
§ 170-7 — Modifications, waivers and varying requirements.
§ 170-19 — Preliminary review.
§ 170-26 — General standards and guidelines.
§ 170-27 — Streets.
§ 170-28 — Water utility.
§ 170-29 — Sewer utility.
§ 170-31 — Electric utility.
§ 170-34 — Site development review objectives.
§ 170-39 — Final site development plans.
§ 197-3 — Purposes.
§ 197-43.1 — Annexation Residential Zone (AX-RES).
§ 197-43.2 — Annexation Mix Zone (AX-MIX).
§ 197-56 — Purpose; establishment; composition; meetings; definitions.
§ 197-73 — Floodplains.
§ 197-92 — Variances.
§ 197-93 — Special exceptions.
§ 197-96 — Required findings.
§ 197-104 — Text and map amendments.
197-106{43} — COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
§ DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.
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Conditional uses
§ 197-23 — Mayor and City Council.
§ 197-61 — Off-street parking.
§ 197-83 — Other utilities.
197-83B(13){21} — PREEXISTING TOWER and PREEXISTING ANTENNA
Ch 197 Art XIII — Conditional Uses
§ 197-94 — Definition.
§ 197-95 — Application and review process.
§ 197-96 — Required findings.
§ 197-98 — Duration; expiration.
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Confidentiality
§ 9-3 — Standards of ethical conduct.
§ 9-8 — Board of Ethics.
§ 9-9 — Procedures.
§ 172-21 — Form to be kept confidential.
§ 197-58 — Historic District or properties review process.
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Conservation districts
170-6B{76} — STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
§ 170-19 — Preliminary review.
§ 170-20 — Final plan approval.
§ 170-27 — Streets.
§ 170-30 — Stormwater management.
§ 197-74 — Wetlands.
§ 197-75 — Water resources protection areas; Source Water Protection Overlay.
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Construction
§ 20 — Power To Borrow Money and Issue Bonds.
§ 27 — Levy of Annual Taxes.
§ 29 — Enumeration of Powers.
§ 35 — Curbing and Paving.
§ 38 — Municipal Zoning Regulations.
§ 56-5 — License required.
§ 56-6 — Application procedure.
Ch 70 — Building Code
§ 70-54 — Amendment to Sections R322.2, R322.2.1, R322.2.2, and R322.2.3.
§ 70-54.1 — Amendment to Section R322.2.
§ 70-60 — Appeals procedure.
§ 79-2 — Information required on application.
§ 95-2 — Littering.
§ 125-2 — Definitions.
§ 128-4 — Licenses for services rendered within City.
§ 128-19 — Definitions.
§ 128-29 — Health and sanitary requirements.
§ 128-38 — Definitions.
§ 128-39 — Permit required.
§ 128-40 — Application for sidewalk cafe permit.
§ 128-44 — Standards.
132-2{4} — UNNECESSARY
§ 132-5 — Construction noise.
§ 132-6 — Exemptions.
§ 145-3 — Declaration of policy; enforcement agency designated.
§ 145-6 — Permit required.
§ 145-8 — Violations and penalties.
§ 145-23 — Work to be done by licensed persons only.
§ 145-24 — Ground plans.
§ 145-25 — Construction specifications.
§ 145-35 — Groundwater heat pumps; violations and penalties.
§ 145-38 — Standards for grease interceptors.
Ch 167 Art IV — Sidewalk Construction
§ 167-13 — Wheelchair ramps.
§ 167-14 — Street reconstruction standards.
§ 167-15 — Permit required for construction.
170-6B{15} — CASING PIPE
170-6B{18} — COMMENCEMENT OR STARTING OF CONSTRUCTION
170-6B{25} — DEVELOPMENT
170-6B{39} — IMPROVEMENT
170-6B{40} — IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION PERMIT
170-6B{41} — INDIVIDUAL LOT GRADING PLAN
170-6B{48} — LOT GRADING CERTIFICATE
170-6B{58} — PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE
170-6B{61} — PLAN, IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION
170-6B{64} — PRELIMINARY REVIEW
170-6B{78} — STRUCTURE
170-6B{79} — SUBDIVISION
§ 170-8 — Enforcement.
§ 170-16 — Expiration of approval.
§ 170-17 — Building permits contingent upon compliance.
§ 170-18 — Work not to be commenced prior to approval.
§ 170-19 — Preliminary review.
§ 170-20 — Final plan approval.
§ 170-21 — Standards of approved major subdivision and development applications.
§ 170-22 — Implementation of approved applications and plans.
§ 170-23 — Acceptance and occupancy.
§ 170-24 — Final action and warranty inspection.
§ 170-26 — General standards and guidelines.
§ 170-27 — Streets.
§ 170-28 — Water utility.
§ 170-29 — Sewer utility.
§ 170-30 — Stormwater management.
§ 170-31 — Electric utility.
§ 170-32 — Other utilities (e.g., cable television, etc.).
§ 170-33 — Site development review applicability.
§ 170-34 — Site development review objectives.
§ 170-36 — Administrative site development plan review.
§ 170-39 — Final site development plans.
§ 170-40 — Site development plan submission requirements.
172-1{2} — DOCUMENT
§ 172-2 — Certain deeds and leases exempted.
175-1{1} — TRAILER COACH
§ 175-12 — Prohibited acts.
§ 181-4 — Exceptions.
§ 183-11.1 — Parking for handicapped persons.
§ 191-7 — Rates; effective date.
§ 191-13 — Sewer service pipes.
§ 197-4 — Applicability.
§ 197-6 — Compliance required.
§ 197-9 — Interpretation of language.
§ 197-13 — Relationship to prior zoning ordinances.
§ 197-45 — Use restrictions.
§ 197-47 — Temporary uses.
§ 197-50 — Cluster development.
§ 197-56 — Purpose; establishment; composition; meetings; definitions.
197-56E{1} — ACTION NOTICE
197-56E{12} — INFILL
197-56E{18} — NEW CONSTRUCTION
197-56E{23} — RECONSTRUCTION
197-56E{25} — RENOVATION
197-56E{33} — STRUCTURE
§ 197-57 — Jurisdiction and procedures.
§ 197-58 — Historic District or properties review process.
§ 197-59 — Historic District or properties criteria; standards.
§ 197-61 — Off-street parking.
§ 197-63 — Purpose.
197-64{4} — AWNING or CANOPY
197-64{12} — CONSTRUCTION SIGN
197-64{46} — ROOF SIGN, INTEGRAL
§ 197-65 — Signs exempted in all districts.
§ 197-70 — Nonconforming signs, billboards or advertising signs; removal.
§ 197-73 — Floodplains.
197-73B{7} — BREAKAWAY WALL
197-73B{16} — FLOOD DAMAGE-RESISTANT MATERIALS
197-73B{25} — HIGHEST ADJACENT GRADE
197-73B{31} — NEW CONSTRUCTION
197-73B{35} — START OF CONSTRUCTION
197-73B{36} — STRUCTURE (or BUILDING)
§ 197-74 — Wetlands.
§ 197-75 — Water resources protection areas; Source Water Protection Overlay.
197-75B{1} — ABOVEGROUND STORAGE TANK (AST)
197-75B{22} — UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK (UST)
§ 197-77 — Permanent stormwater management.
§ 197-78 — Erosion and sediment control.
§ 197-83 — Other utilities.
197-83B(13){21} — PREEXISTING TOWER and PREEXISTING ANTENNA
197-83B(13){25} — TOWER
§ 197-88.1 — Nonconforming manufactured home communities.
197-88.1A{1} — MANUFACTURED HOME COMMUNITY
§ 197-90 — Application and public hearing.
§ 197-96 — Required findings.
§ 197-105 — Violations and penalties.
197-106{51} — DEVELOPMENT
197-106{57} — DWELLING, ATTACHED
197-106{59} — DWELLING, MANUFACTURED HOME
197-106{60} — DWELLING, MOBILE HOME
197-106{64} — DWELLING, TOWNHOUSE
197-106{90} — INDUSTRY
197-106{117} — PLACE OF WORSHIP
197-106{132} — RETAIL SALES
197-106{135} — SCHOOLS
197-106{151} — STRUCTURE
§ 197-109 — General requirements.
§ 197-110 — General siting standards.
§ DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.
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Construction permits
170-6B{40} — IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION PERMIT
§ 170-29 — Sewer utility.
§ 170-40 — Site development plan submission requirements.
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Construction signs
197-64{12} — CONSTRUCTION SIGN
§ 197-65 — Signs exempted in all districts.
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Contagious diseases
§ 23 — Board of Health.
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Convalescent homes
§ 197-61 — Off-street parking.
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Costs and expenses
§ 14 — Contracts.
§ 18 — Alderman and Assistant Alderman.
§ 20 — Power To Borrow Money and Issue Bonds.
§ 27 — Levy of Annual Taxes.
§ 29 — Enumeration of Powers.
§ 30 — Town Budget.
§ 31 — Remedies for Collection of Taxes, Assessments and Other Charges.
§ 33 — Powers Over Public Land.
§ 34 — Streets.
§ 35 — Curbing and Paving.
§ 37A — Obstructions, Nuisances and Unsanitary Conditions.
§ 40 — Actions or Suits Against City Officers or Employees.
§ 33-5 — Compensation.
§ 63-9 — Violations and penalties.
§ 63-11 — Violations and penalties.
§ 63-14 — Violations and penalties.
§ 63-16 — Violations and penalties.
§ 63-19 — Violations and penalties.
§ 63-21 — Violations and penalties.
§ 64-3 — Application submission.
§ 64-6 — Deprivation standards.
70-4{1} — SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE
70-4{2} — SUBSTANTIAL IMPROVEMENT
70-24{1} — SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE
70-24{2} — SUBSTANTIAL IMPROVEMENT
§ 80-1 — Intent.
§ 80-3 — Prior notice and permit required.
§ 80-8 — Cleanup; permit expiration; deposit to ensure cleanup.
§ 80-11 — Penalties for offenses.
§ 86-5 — Violations and penalties.
§ 88-5 — Redemption.
§ 92-10 — Violations and penalties.
95-2A{3} — COMMERCIAL HANDBILL
§ 106-1 — Restrictions on disposal.
§ 106-3 — Special requirements for certain refuse.
§ 128-45 — Violations and penalties.
§ 140-15 — Burning of leaves, brush or other combustible matter; violations and penalties.
§ 145-16 — Security bond for master plumbers.
§ 145-18 — License required to do plumbing or drainage work.
§ 145-43 — Violations and penalties.
§ 148-4 — Amendment to Section 106.4.
§ 158-3 — Stormwater disposal; penalties; remedies.
§ 167-7 — Completion of work; failure to satisfactorily complete.
§ 167-9 — Violations and penalties.
§ 167-14 — Street reconstruction standards.
§ 170-7 — Modifications, waivers and varying requirements.
§ 170-8 — Enforcement.
§ 170-10 — Subdivision preapplication meeting.
§ 170-14 — Application.
§ 170-15 — Approval.
§ 170-16 — Expiration of approval.
§ 170-19 — Preliminary review.
§ 170-20 — Final plan approval.
§ 170-21 — Standards of approved major subdivision and development applications.
§ 170-24 — Final action and warranty inspection.
§ 170-26 — General standards and guidelines.
§ 170-27 — Streets.
§ 170-28 — Water utility.
§ 170-29 — Sewer utility.
§ 170-30 — Stormwater management.
§ 170-31 — Electric utility.
§ 170-35 — Site development review application procedure.
§ 170-37 — Joint Site Development Ad-Hoc Review Committee.
§ 170-38 — Mayor and City Council site development plan review and action.
172-1{2} — DOCUMENT
§ 172-5 — Judicial sales; payment of tax.
§ 172-14 — Violations and penalties.
§ 172-22 — Violations and penalties; nonrenewal of rental license.
§ 177-5 — Maintenance.
§ 177-7 — Pruning of overhanging trees; cost.
§ 177-8 — Removal/treatment of dead, diseased, pest-infested or otherwise hazardous trees; cost.
§ 181-5 — Removal of vehicles.
§ 181-6 — Notice of removal.
§ 181-7 — Sale of vehicle; disposition of proceeds.
§ 183-11.1 — Parking for handicapped persons.
§ 183-11.3 — Parking across driveways prohibited; towing authorized.
§ 183-15.1 — Snow emergency routes.
§ 183-28.10 — Violations and penalties.
§ 183-37 — Violations and penalties.
§ 183-63 — Violations and penalties.
§ 183-64 — Removal of motor vehicles.
§ 183-70 — Excessive noise prohibited.
§ 191-4 — Water meters.
§ 191-5 — Curb stops and house cutoff valves.
§ 191-6 — Water service pipes.
§ 191-11 — Unlawful practices and emergency.
§ 191-13 — Sewer service pipes.
§ 197-19 — Board of Adjustment.
§ 197-58 — Historic District or properties review process.
§ 197-61 — Off-street parking.
§ 197-62 — Off street loading.
§ 197-70 — Nonconforming signs, billboards or advertising signs; removal.
§ 197-71 — Sign permits.
§ 197-73 — Floodplains.
197-73B{37} — SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE
197-73B{38} — SUBSTANTIAL IMPROVEMENT
§ 197-83 — Other utilities.
§ 197-105 — Violations and penalties.
§ 197-113 — Monitoring and maintenance.
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Crosswalks
§ 29 — Enumeration of Powers.
§ 106-1 — Restrictions on disposal.
170-6B{21} — CROSSWALK
170-6B{39} — IMPROVEMENT
170-6B{66} — RIGHT-OF-WAY
§ 170-26 — General standards and guidelines.
§ 170-27 — Streets.
§ 183-28.5 — Traffic control device legend.
§ 183-28.6 — Flashing red or yellow signals.
§ 183-28.9 — Designation of crosswalk; establishment of safety zones.
§ 183-46 — Schedule VIII: Stop Intersections.
197-106{133} — RIGHT-OF-WAY
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Culverts
170-6B{48} — LOT GRADING CERTIFICATE
§ 197-73 — Floodplains.
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Curbs
§ 20 — Power To Borrow Money and Issue Bonds.
§ 35 — Curbing and Paving.
§ 95-2 — Littering.
§ 106-2 — Regulations.
§ 106-4 — Curbside recycling regulations.
§ 128-40 — Application for sidewalk cafe permit.
§ 167-3 — Damage and destruction to streets, sidewalks, public property.
§ 167-4 — Maintenance of streets, sidewalks, public property.
§ 167-5 — Permit required.
§ 167-7 — Completion of work; failure to satisfactorily complete.
§ 167-14 — Street reconstruction standards.
170-6B{39} — IMPROVEMENT
170-6B{48} — LOT GRADING CERTIFICATE
170-6B{60} — PLAN, AS-BUILT
170-6B{72} — SIDEWALK
§ 170-21 — Standards of approved major subdivision and development applications.
§ 170-23 — Acceptance and occupancy.
§ 170-24 — Final action and warranty inspection.
§ 170-26 — General standards and guidelines.
§ 170-27 — Streets.
§ 170-28 — Water utility.
§ 170-30 — Stormwater management.
§ 170-34 — Site development review objectives.
177-2{12} — STREET TREES
§ 177-8 — Removal/treatment of dead, diseased, pest-infested or otherwise hazardous trees; cost.
§ 183-28.9 — Designation of crosswalk; establishment of safety zones.
§ 183-31 — Marking of spaces.
§ 183-32 — Manner of parking.
§ 183-42 — Schedule IV: Time Limit Parking.
183-59{5} — STREET
191-1{1} — CITY WATER SYSTEM
§ 191-5 — Curb stops and house cutoff valves.
§ 191-6 — Water service pipes.
§ 191-11 — Unlawful practices and emergency.
§ 197-59 — Historic District or properties criteria; standards.
§ 197-61 — Off-street parking.
§ 197-67 — General provisions for all zoning districts.
§ 197-93 — Special exceptions.
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Curfew
§ 15-8 — Identification.
§ 92-1 — Mayor authorized to implement emergency measures.