Index: A
Abandonment
ยงย 155-3—
Code additions, deletions and amendments.
155-14A{4}—
WASTE
227-18{6}—
VACANT PROPERTY
ยงย 227-21—
Maintenance requirements.
ยงย 243-23.2—
Newsracks.
ยงย 266-74—
Storage parking or abandoned parking of motor vehicles.
ยงย 266-111—
Rules and regulations generally.
ยงย 266-129—
Prohibited acts.
Accident reports
Adult entertainment
Adult uses
Advertising
Ch 91—
Advertising
ยงย 91-3—
Distribution of handbills.
ยงย 115-1—
Permit required for certain structures.
Ch 125—
Canvassers and Solicitors
ยงย 125-3—
Distributing advertising material on private property.
Ch 167—
Hawkers and Peddlers
ยงย 171-3—
Drains, privies and vaults.
ยงย 171-37—
Violations enumerated.
ยงย 185-10—
Yard sale.
ยงย 204-4—
General regulations.
ยงย 222-9—
Drug paraphernalia.
ยงย 222-18—
Pub crawls.
222-18B{3}—
ORGANIZER
ยงย 222-21—
Murals.
ยงย 266-105—
Contracts for towing and storage.
ยงย 266-111—
Rules and regulations generally.
ยงย 266-129—
Prohibited acts.
ยงย 270-6—
Mandatory leaf composting.
Affirmative action
Affordable housing
Air conditioning
Alarm systems
Ch 96—
Alarm Systems
ยงย 96-1—
Purpose.
96-2{1}—
9-1-1 EMERGENCY DISPATCH CENTER
96-2{2}—
ADOPTED CODE(S)
96-2{3}—
ALARM ACTIVATION REPORT
96-2{4}—
ALARM BUSINESS
96-2{5}—
ALARM INITIATING DEVICE
96-2{6}—
ALARM OWNER
96-2{7}—
ALARM SIGNAL
96-2{8}—
ALARM SYSTEM
96-2{9}—
ALARM SYSTEM PERMIT
96-2{10}—
ANSWERING SERVICE
96-2{13}—
BOARD OF ALARM COMMISSIONERS
96-2{14}—
CENTRAL ALARM
96-2{16}—
COMMERCIAL ALARM SYSTEM PERMIT
96-2{19}—
DIAL ALARM
96-2{20}—
DIRECT ALARM
96-2{22}—
ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL
96-2{23}—
FALSE ALARM
96-2{25}—
FIRE ALARM
96-2{26}—
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
96-2{32}—
LOCAL ALARM
96-2{33}—
MONITORED SYSTEM
96-2{35}—
MUNICIPAL ALARM SYSTEM
96-2{37}—
OWNER
96-2{40}—
PERMIT REGISTRATION
96-2{41}—
PERMIT YEAR
96-2{43}—
POLICE ALARM
96-2{44}—
POLICE ALARM SYSTEM
96-2{50}—
QUALIFIED ALARM TECHNICIAN
96-2{51}—
RECONNECT FEE
96-2{52}—
REPORT OF SERVICE/REPAIR
96-2{53}—
RESIDENTIAL ALARM SYSTEM PERMIT
96-2{54}—
RUNNER SERVICE
96-2{58}—
SUPERVISORY SIGNAL
ยงย 96-3—
Registration and renewal of alarm system permits.
ยงย 96-4—
Inspection, testing, maintenance, repair and expansion.
ยงย 96-5—
Alarm activation and response.
ยงย 96-6—
False alarms.
ยงย 96-7—
Service fees.
ยงย 96-8—
Enforcement; violations and penalties; when effective.
ยงย 96-9—
Appeals.
ยงย 96-11—
Government indemnification.
ยงย 140-8—
Electric bell, fire alarm and police systems.
ยงย 155-16—
Master box license.
Ch 204—
Noise
ยงย 204-5—
Exemptions.
ยงย 222-11—
Loitering.
222-17B{2}—
PUBLIC NUISANCE
222-17B{3}—
PUBLIC NUISANCE PROPERTY
Alcoholic beverages
ยงย 185-10—
Yard sale.
ยงย 199-1—
Authority; limits.
ยงย 214-8—
Rules and regulations.
ยงย 222-1—
Alcoholic beverages.
222-1A{1}—
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE
222-1A{2}—
DRINKING
ยงย 222-2—
Nonalcoholic beverages.
ยงย 222-18—
Pub crawls.
222-18B{2}—
ESTABLISHMENT
222-18B{4}—
PUB CRAWL EVENT
ยงย 243-23—
Sidewalk seating outside restaurants.
Aluminum
Amusements
Anchoring
Animals
ยงย 1-22—
Changes in previously adopted ordinances.
ยงย 20-14—
Division of Waste Disposal.
87-2{13}—
SPECIFIED SEXUAL ACTIVITIES
Ch 104—
Animals
104-1{2}—
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
104-1{4}—
AT LARGE
104-1{5}—
ATTACK
104-1{6}—
COMMERCIAL BOARDING OR TRAINING KENNEL
104-1{7}—
COMMERCIAL BREEDER KENNEL
104-1{9}—
DANGEROUS ANIMAL
104-1{10}—
DANGEROUS DOG
104-1{14}—
DOMESTIC ANIMAL
104-1{15}—
DOMESTIC CHARITABLE CORPORATION KENNEL
104-1{16}—
EUTHANIZE
104-1{17}—
HEARING AUTHORITY
104-1{22}—
LIVESTOCK or FOWL
104-1{23}—
NUISANCE ANIMAL
104-1{24}—
NUISANCE DOG
104-1{25}—
OWNER
104-1{27}—
PERSONAL KENNEL
104-1{28}—
POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS DOG
104-1{29}—
RESEARCH INSTITUTION
104-1{31}—
SHELTER
104-1{32}—
UNTAGGED ANIMALS
ยงย 104-3—
Kennels.
ยงย 104-5—
Animal Control Officer.
ยงย 104-6—
Running at large.
ยงย 104-7—
Confinement of dogs.
ยงย 104-8—
Disposition of dogs.
ยงย 104-9—
Emergency treatment.
ยงย 104-9.1—
Hearing and judicial review process regarding dangerous and nuisance dogs.
ยงย 104-9.3—
Detention or euthanization of unrestrained dogs.
ยงย 104-10—
Damage caused by dogs.
ยงย 104-12—
Additional regulations authorized.
ยงย 104-13—
Service of order for restraint of dogs; noncompliance.
ยงย 104-14—
Enforcement officer; citations; revocation of license.
ยงย 104-21—
Duties of Animal Control Officers with regard to dangerous dogs.
ยงย 104-22—
Dogs trained for fighting; menacing dogs.
ยงย 104-22.3—
Duties of owners of dangerous dogs.
ยงย 104-22.4—
Duties of Animal Control Officer with regard to potentially dangerous dogs.
ยงย 104-22.5—
Duties of owners or keepers of potentially dangerous dogs.
ยงย 104-22.6—
Applicability to other dangerous animals.
ยงย 104-22.7—
Animal Advisory Committee.
ยงย 104-22.8—
Notice of dangerous dog.
ยงย 104-24—
Attack or guard dogs.
ยงย 104-25—
Animal waste.
ยงย 104-26—
Sterilization.
ยงย 104-27—
Notice of hearing regarding injury by dogs; failure to attend.
ยงย 104-29—
Barking dogs.
Ch 104 Art III—
Keeping Animals and Fowl; Pigeons
ยงย 104-32—
License required to keep pigeons.
104-33{1}—
ANIMALS
ยงย 104-34—
General restrictions.
ยงย 104-39—
Right of entry.
ยงย 104-40—
Written order to correct violation.
ยงย 104-41—
Suspension or revocation of license.
Ch 171—
Health and Sanitation
ยงย 171-9—
Unlawful deposits in public ways and waters.
ยงย 171-11—
Keeping fowl, swine or goats; slaughtering swine in streets.
ยงย 185-10—
Yard sale.
Ch 204—
Noise
ยงย 204-4—
General regulations.
Ch 214—
Parks and Recreation
ยงย 214-8—
Rules and regulations.
227-2{1}—
BUILDING
ยงย 243-4—
Depositing waste in public places; removing sewer covers.
ยงย 243-10—
Placing injurious articles in streets.
266-1{29}—
TRAFFIC
ยงย 266-4—
Temporary closing of streets.
272-19A{23}—
GARBAGE
272-19A{38}—
OIL AND GREASE
272-19A{67}—
TOXIC SUBSTANCE
ยงย 272-29—
Interfering with drain or sewer; unlawful deposits in catch basins.
Apartments
ยงย 28-31.1—
Revolving funds.
ยงย 104-9.1—
Hearing and judicial review process regarding dangerous and nuisance dogs.
125-1{1}—
CANVASSER or SOLICITOR
132-2{8}—
PUBLIC PLACE
ยงย 204-4—
General regulations.
222-14A{2}—
PUBLIC PLACE
222-17B{1}—
PROPERTY
222-19A(1){1}—
PUBLIC PLACE
ยงย 227-25—
Severability.
ยงย 243-61—
Sidewalk replacement and new construction.
ยงย 266-7—
Use of sleds on streets and sidewalks.
ยงย 266-47—
Stop intersections.
ยงย 266-56—
Parking prohibited on certain streets at all times.
266-76{1}—
HOUSEHOLD
ยงย 266-88—
Installation; marking of spaces; operation generally.
ยงย 266-113—
Parking meter installation.
Appeals
ยงย 1-22—
Changes in previously adopted ordinances.
Ch 9 Art II—
Board of Appeals
ยงย 9-3—
Membership; appointment; rules of procedure.
ยงย 9-4—
Appeal procedure.
ยงย 20-5—
Establishment; divisions.
ยงย 20-10—
Personnel.
96-2{11}—
APPEAL
96-2{12}—
APPEAL FEE
96-2{13}—
BOARD OF ALARM COMMISSIONERS
ยงย 96-3—
Registration and renewal of alarm system permits.
ยงย 96-6—
False alarms.
ยงย 96-7—
Service fees.
ยงย 96-9—
Appeals.
ยงย 104-9.1—
Hearing and judicial review process regarding dangerous and nuisance dogs.
ยงย 125-12—
Appeals.
ยงย 164-10—
Judicial appeal.
ยงย 164-13—
Violations and penalties.
ยงย 167-5—
Temporary vendors.
ยงย 171-27—
Permit application information.
ยงย 176-2—
Permits; inspection; fair housing.
ยงย 193-2—
Action by licensing authority.
ยงย 222-21—
Murals.
ยงย 227-13—
Appeal.
ยงย 243-1—
Lowering or removing edgestone or curbing.
ยงย 254-4—
Taxicab and Livery Commission.
ยงย 254-25—
Denial, suspension or revocation of vehicle license.
ยงย 254-26—
Denial, suspension or revocation of hackney license.
ยงย 260-6—
Tree Board.
ยงย 260-9—
Validity of permits.
ยงย 260-10—
Appeal to Tree Board.
ยงย 272-6—
Advance payment; discontinuance of service for nonpayment.
ยงย 272-79—
Charges and fees.
272-90{3}—
MUNICIPAL HEARING OFFICER
272-90{4}—
PARTY and PARTIES
ยงย 272-92—
Notice of resolution; right of appeal.
ยงย 272-93—
Appeal procedure.
ยงย 272-94—
Application.
ยงย 272-95—
Statement of basis for appeal.
ยงย 272-96—
Notice of hearing; continuance; failure to appear.
ยงย 272-97—
Hearing procedure.
ยงย 272-98—
Determination of amount of charges reasonably in dispute.
272-109{19}—
LOW-IMPACT DEVELOPMENT or LID
ยงย 280-6—
Coordination with other boards.
ยงย 280-7—
Issuance or denial of permit; terms and conditions.
Appeals board
Appointments
ยงย 9-3—
Membership; appointment; rules of procedure.
ยงย 9-5—
Membership; appointment; terms of office; compensation.
ยงย 9-6—
Chairman.
ยงย 9-7—
Clerks and other employees.
ยงย 9-12—
Purpose; membership; terms of office.
ยงย 9-15—
Membership; appointment.
ยงย 9-19—
Creation.
ยงย 9-20—
Appointment; membership.
ยงย 9-23—
Membership; terms of office; vacancies; qualifications.
ยงย 9-25—
Purpose; membership; appointment; terms of office.
ยงย 9-28—
Purpose; membership; terms of office.
ยงย 9-35—
Membership; terms of office; vacancy.
ยงย 9-40—
Membership; appointment; terms; qualifications.
ยงย 9-43—
Membership; appointment; terms; qualifications.
ยงย 9-45—
Membership; appointment; terms; qualifications.
ยงย 9-48—
Membership.
ยงย 9-49—
Term of office; officers; voting.
ยงย 9-53—
Membership; appointment; terms; qualifications.
ยงย 9-54—
Establishment; function and purpose.
ยงย 9-55—
Membership; appointment; terms; qualifications.
ยงย 9-58—
Membership; appointment; terms; qualifications.
ยงย 14-3—
Director of Civil Defense.
ยงย 20-4—
City Messenger.
ยงย 20-8—
Department head.
ยงย 20-22—
Commissioner of Parks and Recreation.
ยงย 20-28—
Uniform allowance.
ยงย 20-34—
Uniform allowance and inspection.
ยงย 20-39—
Department head.
ยงย 20-53—
Parking Director.
ยงย 20-58—
Positions and salaries.
ยงย 20-61—
Salaries.
ยงย 39-1—
Board of Trustees.
ยงย 50-1—
Poundkeeper and fence viewers.
ยงย 50-2—
Constables.
ยงย 50-5—
Assistant City Clerk.
ยงย 50-8—
Assistant City Solicitor.
ยงย 50-9—
Commissioner of Public Works.
ยงย 56-4—
Positions enumerated.
ยงย 56-5—
Legal holidays and vacation.
ยงย 56-6—
Sick leave.
ยงย 56-7—
Personal leave.
ยงย 56-11—
Permanent part-time and permanent intermittent employees.
ยงย 56-25—
Suggestion Award Board.
ยงย 56-29—
Officers and employees.
ยงย 56-30—
Members of boards and commissions.
ยงย 71-4—
Scholarship Committee.
ยงย 81-3—
Appointment of Executive Director and employees.
ยงย 81-7—
Appointment of Executive Director and employees.
96-2{13}—
BOARD OF ALARM COMMISSIONERS
ยงย 96-9—
Appeals.
104-1{2}—
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
ยงย 104-5—
Animal Control Officer.
ยงย 104-10—
Damage caused by dogs.
ยงย 104-15—
Informal disposition process.
ยงย 104-22.7—
Animal Advisory Committee.
132-2{4}—
GUARDIAN
ยงย 140-12—
Appointment; duty hours; compensation.
ยงย 155-4—
Head of Bureau of Fire Prevention.
164-5{3}—
OWNER
ยงย 171-3—
Drains, privies and vaults.
ยงย 171-24—
Lowell Biosafety Committee.
ยงย 171-25—
Institutional Biosafety Committee.
227-2{2}—
OWNER
227-8{8}—
OWNER
227-18{4}—
OWNER
ยงย 243-6—
Naming of streets.
ยงย 243-13—
Notice of hearing.
ยงย 243-14—
Conduct of hearing; view of premises; report.
ยงย 243-17—
Application for widening or straightening county way.
ยงย 243-24—
Hearing and notice.
ยงย 243-25—
Conduct of hearing; view of premises; report.
ยงย 243-26—
Order to construct; hearing before Council.
ยงย 254-4—
Taxicab and Livery Commission.
ยงย 260-6—
Tree Board.
ยงย 270-5—
Recycling of certain waste.
ยงย 270-13—
Waste and Recycling Advisory Committee.
272-19A{4}—
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE or SIGNATURE AUTHORITY[Amended 5-31-1994]
Ashes
ยงย 20-14—
Division of Waste Disposal.
ยงย 171-7—
Use of drinking fountains and water basins.
ยงย 171-8—
Littering.
ยงย 171-9—
Unlawful deposits in public ways and waters.
ยงย 243-4—
Depositing waste in public places; removing sewer covers.
ยงย 243-10—
Placing injurious articles in streets.
ยงย 266-55—
Parking for handicapped persons; elderly drop-off zones.
ยงย 270-6—
Mandatory leaf composting.
ยงย 270-7—
Unlawful disposal of waste; reward for reporting illegal dumping.
ยงย 272-44—
Prohibited discharges.
Assessments
ยงย 1-21—
Ordinances saved from repeal.
ยงย 20-23—
Parks and Recreation Planner.
ยงย 20-26—
Superintendent of Recreation.
Ch 28 Art I—
Tax Assessments
ยงย 28-2—
Completion date for assessment.
ยงย 28-3—
Record of taxes abated; annual reports.
ยงย 28-18—
Certificates of taxes assessed.
ยงย 28-20—
Form of bills.
ยงย 50-10—
Executive Director of Regional Wastewater Utility.
ยงย 96-1—
Purpose.
96-2{24}—
FEE
ยงย 96-6—
False alarms.
ยงย 96-7—
Service fees.
ยงย 96-8—
Enforcement; violations and penalties; when effective.
ยงย 96-9—
Appeals.
ยงย 104-14—
Enforcement officer; citations; revocation of license.
ยงย 125-4—
License application.
ยงย 125-6—
License fees.
ยงย 125-12—
Appeals.
ยงย 164-8—
Hardship exemption.
ยงย 171-35—
Assessment of costs.
ยงย 193-1—
List of delinquent taxpayers.
ยงย 193-2—
Action by licensing authority.
227-8{8}—
OWNER
ยงย 227-20—
Annual registration fee; failure to pay; waiver.
ยงย 243-30—
Installment payment of assessments.
ยงย 243-65—
Driveways and paving.
ยงย 254-11—
Documentation required.
ยงย 270-4—
Fees; abatement or opting out of waste disposal fee.
ยงย 272-5—
Disposition of money; annual assessment; vacancies.
ยงย 272-23—
Expense of construction.
ยงย 272-24—
Assessment of costs to benefited land.
ยงย 272-30—
Permit to enter main drain or common sewer.
ยงย 272-33—
Payment of assessments, fees and costs; owner to indemnify City.
ยงย 272-87—
Annual sewer use charge.
ยงย 272-96—
Notice of hearing; continuance; failure to appear.
Assessor
ยงย 1-22—
Changes in previously adopted ordinances.
ยงย 20-62—
Creation of Department of Finance; organization; duties.
ยงย 20-63—
Transfer of certain positions.
ยงย 28-1—
Organization of Board of Assessors.
ยงย 28-2—
Completion date for assessment.
ยงย 28-3—
Record of taxes abated; annual reports.
ยงย 28-4—
Employment of personnel by Board of Assessors.
ยงย 28-5—
Publication of tax list.
ยงย 28-18—
Certificates of taxes assessed.
ยงย 28-19—
Abatement of taxes.
ยงย 28-31—
Massachusetts Brownfields Act; tax agreements.
ยงย 56-4—
Positions enumerated.
ยงย 60-2—
Sale of real estate.
ยงย 164-12—
Recovery of removal costs.
ยงย 193-1—
List of delinquent taxpayers.
ยงย 272-12—
Use of water by City.
ยงย 280-5—
Notice and hearings.