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Landscaping
§ 9-45 — Membership; appointment; terms; qualifications.
§ 272-71 — Self-monitoring regulations.
272-109{19} — LOW-IMPACT DEVELOPMENT or LID
§ 272-110 — General regulations.
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Lead paint
§ 20-5 — Establishment; divisions.
§ 20-10 — Personnel.
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Leashing
104-1{4} — AT LARGE
104-1{30} — RESTRAINT
§ 104-22.2 — Restraint in rest area.
§ 104-22.3 — Duties of owners of dangerous dogs.
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Leaves of absence
§ 56-1 — Salary grade for former employee returning to service.
§ 56-6 — Sick leave.
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Liability
§ 1-1 — Rules of construction.
§ 1-21 — Ordinances saved from repeal.
§ 28-31.1 — Revolving funds.
§ 28-42 — Revolving funds established.
§ 39-1 — Board of Trustees.
§ 50-10 — Executive Director of Regional Wastewater Utility.
§ 56-8 — Compensation.
§ 56-28 — Ownership of suggestions.
§ 96-11 — Government indemnification.
§ 104-9.1 — Hearing and judicial review process regarding dangerous and nuisance dogs.
§ 104-9.4 — Triple damages.
§ 104-11 — Liability for damages.
§ 104-24 — Attack or guard dogs.
§ 110-9 — Insurance and indemnification.
§ 140-9 — Liability for damages caused by defective equipment.
§ 164-4 — Declaration of nuisance.
§ 164-6 — Removal of graffiti by City.
§ 167-5 — Temporary vendors.
§ 171-13 — Refuse dumpsters.
§ 185-1 — License required; application procedure.
§ 222-10 — Painting, writing or marking on real property.
§ 222-14 — Public urination and defecation.
§ 222-19 — Consumption of marijuana in public prohibited.
§ 243-3 — Snow and ice.
§ 243-10 — Placing injurious articles in streets.
§ 243-23 — Outdoor restaurant and retail areas.
§ 243-23.1 — Sidewalk signs and/or sandwich boards.
§ 243-23.2 — Newsracks.
§ 243-36 — Indemnification.
§ 243-42 — Disturbance of sewers and drains.
§ 243-44 — Liability for damage to private property.
§ 254-12 — Vehicle insurance required.
§ 254-13 — Insurance documentation required.
§ 260-5 — Tree Warden.
§ 260-13 — Violations and penalties.
§ 266-50 — Prohibited in specified locations.
§ 266-75 — Parking prohibited during street sweeping.
§ 266-104 — Removal authorized; charges.
§ 266-106 — Liability of contractor.
§ 266-131 — Removal authorized; charges.
§ 272-4 — Conditions for receipt of service.
§ 272-30 — Drain layer licensing regulations.
§ 272-33 — Payment of assessments, fees and costs; owner to indemnify City.
§ 272-52 — Observance of safety regulations; mutual indemnification policy.
§ 272-65 — Accidental discharges.
§ 272-82 — Violations and penalties.
§ 272-87 — Annual sewer use charge.
§ 272-107 — Violations and penalties.
§ 272-110 — General regulations.
§ 272-114 — Violations and penalties.
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Libraries
§ 20-60 — Establishment; organization.
Ch 39 — Library
§ 39-1 — Board of Trustees.
§ 39-2 — Appropriations.
§ 39-3 — Free reading room.
§ 39-4 — Disposition of revenue.
§ 39-5 — Preservation of public documents.
§ 56-4 — Positions enumerated.
§ 110-4 — Prohibited areas.
§ 222-13 — Library child safety.
222-13B{2} — LIBRARY GROUNDS
§ 266-55 — Parking for handicapped persons; elderly drop-off zones.
§ 266-129 — Prohibited acts.
§ DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.
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Library
§ 20-60 — Establishment; organization.
Ch 39 — Library
§ 39-1 — Board of Trustees.
§ 39-2 — Appropriations.
§ 39-3 — Free reading room.
§ 39-4 — Disposition of revenue.
§ 39-5 — Preservation of public documents.
§ 56-4 — Positions enumerated.
§ 110-4 — Prohibited areas.
§ 222-13 — Library child safety.
222-13B{2} — LIBRARY GROUNDS
§ 266-55 — Parking for handicapped persons; elderly drop-off zones.
§ 266-129 — Prohibited acts.
§ DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.
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Licenses and permits
§ 1-21 — Ordinances saved from repeal.
§ 1-22 — Changes in previously adopted ordinances.
§ 9-4 — Appeal procedure.
§ 9-17 — Powers and duties.
§ 20-7 — Organization.
§ 20-18.2 — Organization.
§ 28-17 — Certificates of bills deposited and licenses issued.
§ 28-31.1 — Revolving funds.
§ 56-28 — Ownership of suggestions.
§ 56-31 — Effect of collective bargaining agreements.
§ 60-5 — Use of City-owned vehicles; payment for use of private vehicles.
§ 60-8 — Accidents.
87-2{5} — ADULT MOTION-PICTURE ARCADE
87-2{7} — MASSAGE
§ 87-6 — Physical contact prohibited.
96-2{4} — ALARM BUSINESS
96-2{9} — ALARM SYSTEM PERMIT
96-2{16} — COMMERCIAL ALARM SYSTEM PERMIT
96-2{30} — INSPECTIONAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
96-2{36} — OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
96-2{39} — PERMIT
96-2{40} — PERMIT REGISTRATION
96-2{41} — PERMIT YEAR
96-2{50} — QUALIFIED ALARM TECHNICIAN
96-2{53} — RESIDENTIAL ALARM SYSTEM PERMIT
§ 96-3 — Registration and renewal of alarm system permits.
§ 96-5 — Alarm activation and response.
§ 96-6 — False alarms.
§ 96-7 — Service fees.
§ 96-8 — Enforcement; violations and penalties; when effective.
§ 96-9 — Appeals.
§ 100-2 — License required.
§ 100-3 — Service requirements; suspension of license.
104-1{6} — COMMERCIAL BOARDING OR TRAINING KENNEL
104-1{15} — DOMESTIC CHARITABLE CORPORATION KENNEL
104-1{20} — LICENSED PERIOD
104-1{21} — LICENSING AUTHORITY
104-1{22} — LIVESTOCK or FOWL
104-1{32} — UNTAGGED ANIMALS
§ 104-2 — Registration and license required.
§ 104-3 — Kennels.
§ 104-4 — Dog and kennel license fees.
§ 104-5 — Animal Control Officer.
§ 104-6 — Running at large.
§ 104-7 — Confinement of dogs.
§ 104-8 — Disposition of dogs.
§ 104-9.1 — Hearing and judicial review process regarding dangerous and nuisance dogs.
§ 104-9.2 — Noncompliance; ownership of dangerous dogs by minors; sale of dangerous dogs.
§ 104-12 — Additional regulations authorized.
§ 104-13 — Service of order for restraint of dogs; noncompliance.
§ 104-14 — Enforcement officer; citations; revocation of license.
§ 104-22.4 — Duties of Animal Control Officer with regard to potentially dangerous dogs.
§ 104-24 — Attack or guard dogs.
§ 104-32 — License required to keep pigeons.
§ 104-34 — General restrictions.
§ 104-38 — Hearing on denial of license.
§ 104-41 — Suspension or revocation of license.
§ 110-1 — Use on posted property prohibited.
§ 110-5 — License requirements and rules.
110-6{1} — BIKE SHARE OPERATOR'S LICENSE (OR PERMIT)
110-6{4} — FREESTANDING BIKE SHARE
110-6{5} — LICENSING BOARD
§ 110-7 — License eligibility — competitive procurement.
§ 110-9 — Insurance and indemnification.
§ 110-10 — Storage of bicycles/parking.
§ 110-11 — Operational requirements.
§ 110-12 — Data sharing and security.
§ 110-13 — Pilot license fee.
§ 110-14 — License renewal, suspension or revocation.
§ 112-5 — Violations and penalties.
§ 115-1 — Permit required for certain structures.
§ 115-2 — Construction dumpsters.
§ 125-2 — License required.
§ 125-4 — License application.
§ 125-5 — Investigation; issuance or denial of license.
§ 125-6 — License fees.
§ 125-7 — Bond.
§ 125-8 — Exhibition of license.
§ 125-9 — Enforcement.
§ 125-10 — Record of violations.
§ 125-11 — Revocation of license.
§ 125-12 — Appeals.
§ 125-13 — Expiration dates of licenses.
§ 128-1 — Certificate for amusement devices required.
§ 132-3 — Offenses.
§ 132-6 — Violations and penalties.
§ 140-4 — Permit required to install meter or connect current.
§ 140-9 — Liability for damages caused by defective equipment.
§ 140-11 — Qualifications.
§ 140-13 — Records.
§ 140-17 — Removal of dead wires and unused poles or apparatus.
§ 140-18 — Right of inspection; correction of violations.
§ 140-24 — Inspections.
§ 140-26 — Supplying current.
§ 140-28 — Temporary permits.
§ 140-29 — Blanket electrical permit.
§ 150-2 — When effective.
§ 150-3 — Effect on inconsistent fees and fees set forth elsewhere.
§ 155-3 — Code additions, deletions and amendments.
§ 155-9 — Records.
§ 155-10 — Storage of explosives and blasting agents.
§ 155-11 — Storage of flammable liquids.
§ 155-12 — Storage of liquefied petroleum gas.
§ 155-13 — Self-service gas stations.
§ 155-14 — Transportation of hazardous waste.
155-14A{1} — HAZARDOUS WASTE
§ 155-16 — Master box license.
§ 155-17 — Sale, possession and use of fireworks prohibited.
§ 164-2 — Prohibited acts.
§ 164-6 — Removal of graffiti by City.
§ 167-1 — Fruit, vegetables and fish.
§ 167-2 — Crying wares; transportation of goods; marking of vehicles.
§ 167-4 — Restricted vendor areas.
§ 167-5 — Temporary vendors.
§ 167-6 — Sale of small articles for charitable purposes.
§ 167-7 — Mobile food vendors.
§ 171-6 — Transporting waste through streets.
§ 171-9 — Unlawful deposits in public ways and waters.
§ 171-11 — Keeping fowl, swine or goats; slaughtering swine in streets.
§ 171-12 — Weeds and noxious matter.
§ 171-13 — Refuse dumpsters.
§ 171-20 — License to disinter.
§ 171-24 — Lowell Biosafety Committee.
§ 171-26 — Permit required.
§ 171-27 — Permit application information.
§ 171-29 — Containment restrictions.
§ 171-30 — Large-scale use.
§ 171-34 — Permit revocation.
§ 171-35 — Assessment of costs.
§ 176-2 — Permits; inspection; fair housing.
§ 185-1 — License required; application procedure.
§ 185-3 — Records; inspections; signs; hours of operation.
§ 185-4 — Purchases from minors; time limit on resale.
§ 185-5 — Licensing of collectors; marking of vehicles.
§ 185-6 — Dealers in secondhand books, prints, coins and stamps.
§ 185-7 — Terms of license; revocation of license.
§ 185-8 — Violations and penalties.
§ 185-9 — License fee.
§ 185-10 — Yard sale.
Ch 193 — Licenses and Permits
§ 193-1 — List of delinquent taxpayers.
§ 193-2 — Action by licensing authority.
§ 193-3 — Payment agreement.
§ 193-5 — Exceptions.
Ch 199 — Marijuana Licensing
§ 199-1 — Authority; limits.
§ 204-3 — Sound-level limits.
§ 204-4 — General regulations.
§ 204-5 — Exemptions.
§ 214-3 — Authorized activity beyond closing.
§ 214-4 — Responsibility of parents and guardians.
§ 214-8 — Rules and regulations.
§ 218-1 — License required.
§ 218-2 — Designation of place of business.
§ 218-3 — License fee; revocation of license; bond.
§ 218-4 — Records; inspections.
§ 222-1 — Alcoholic beverages.
§ 222-2 — Nonalcoholic beverages.
§ 222-3 — Firearms.
§ 222-6 — Sale of certain items at public auction.
§ 222-9 — Drug paraphernalia.
§ 222-12 — Dangerous weapons.
§ 222-12.1 — Banning replica firearms.
§ 222-15 — Panhandling.
§ 222-16 — Synthetic recreational drugs.
222-16A{1} — PERSON
§ 222-18 — Pub crawls.
222-18B{1} — COORDINATOR
222-18B{2} — ESTABLISHMENT
222-18B{4} — PUB CRAWL EVENT
§ 222-21 — Murals.
§ 227-3 — Minimum standards established.
227-8{11} — VACANT
§ 227-9 — Registration of property; notice of foreclosure.
§ 238-1 — License required.
§ 243-1 — Lowering or removing edgestone or curbing.
§ 243-2 — Installation of poles and wires in public ways.
§ 243-8 — Obstructions.
§ 243-11 — Sale of wares in streets.
§ 243-20 — Obstructions.
§ 243-23 — Outdoor restaurant and retail areas.
§ 243-23.1 — Sidewalk signs and/or sandwich boards.
§ 243-23.2 — Newsracks.
§ 243-32 — Permit required.
§ 243-33 — Eligibility; permit issuance and conditions.
§ 243-34 — Application requirements.
§ 243-35 — Approval required.
§ 243-36 — Indemnification.
§ 243-37 — Exhibit of permit.
§ 243-38 — Baseline control.
§ 243-45 — Work hours.
§ 243-48 — Amount of trench openable.
§ 243-60 — Time limit for sidewalk paving.
§ 243-61 — Sidewalk replacement and new construction.
§ 243-64 — Violations and penalties.
§ 243-65 — Driveways and paving.
254-2{1} — HACKNEY LICENSE
254-2{3} — LIVERY LICENSE
254-2{6} — TAXICAB LICENSE
§ 254-4 — Taxicab and Livery Commission.
Ch 254 Art III — Taxicab and Livery Licenses
§ 254-5 — Taxicab licenses required.
§ 254-6 — Livery licenses required.
§ 254-7 — Issuance of taxicab license; term; renewal.
§ 254-8 — Issuance of livery license; term; renewal.
§ 254-9 — License fees.
§ 254-10 — Applications for licenses generally.
§ 254-11 — Documentation required.
§ 254-12 — Vehicle insurance required.
§ 254-13 — Insurance documentation required.
§ 254-14 — Termination of license upon loss of insurance.
§ 254-15 — Notice of change in application information.
§ 254-16 — Vehicle inspection required.
Ch 254 Art IV — Hackney Licenses
§ 254-17 — Hackney licenses required.
§ 254-18 — Issuance of hackney license; term; renewal.
§ 254-19 — Hackney license fees.
§ 254-20 — Qualifications.
§ 254-21 — Applications for hackney licenses generally.
§ 254-22 — Notice of change in application information.
§ 254-23 — Effect of driver's license suspension or revocation.
§ 254-24 — Criminal and noncriminal disposition.
§ 254-25 — Denial, suspension or revocation of vehicle license.
§ 254-26 — Denial, suspension or revocation of hackney license.
§ 260-4 — Public shade tree removal or alteration.
§ 260-5 — Tree Warden.
§ 260-7 — Tree work permits.
§ 260-8 — Tree removal permits.
§ 260-9 — Validity of permits.
266-1{17} — PARKING METER
266-1{19} — PARKING METER ZONE
266-1{21} — PRIVATE WAY
266-1{28} — TAXICAB STAND
§ 266-4 — Temporary closing of streets.
§ 266-7 — Use of sleds on streets and sidewalks.
§ 266-9 — Parades.
§ 266-13 — Blocking railroad crossing.
§ 266-15 — Regulation of motorized scooters.
§ 266-21 — Traffic control signal legend.
§ 266-22 — Passing vehicle traveling in same direction.
§ 266-41 — Turn restrictions by type of vehicle.
§ 266-50 — Prohibited in specified locations.
§ 266-55 — Parking for handicapped persons; elderly drop-off zones.
Ch 266 Art VI — Parking Permit Areas
266-76{1} — HOUSEHOLD
266-76{2} — PRINCIPALLY GARAGED
266-76{3} — RESIDENT
§ 266-78 — Residential parking permit areas.
§ 266-79 — Residential area parking permit sticker; visitor area parking permit.
§ 266-81 — West Pawtucketville residential parking area.
§ 266-83 — South End (Back Central Neighborhood) on-street parking.
§ 266-84 — Other residential parking permit areas.
§ 266-85 — Reserved dwelling parking space.
§ 266-86 — Violations and penalties.
§ 266-88 — Installation; marking of spaces; operation generally.
§ 266-89 — Manner of parking within spaces.
§ 266-90 — Parking meter rate.
§ 266-91 — Deposit of additional coins to extend parking time.
§ 266-93 — Overtime parking.
§ 266-103 — Parking prohibited.
§ 266-113 — Parking meter installation.
§ 266-145 — Number of spaces.
§ 266-146 — Location of signs.
270-2{9} — DESIGNATED HAULER
§ 270-14 — Single-use plastic bags prohibited.
§ 272-13 — Installations to be by licensed plumbers.
272-19A{18} — DISCHARGE DOCUMENT
272-19A{27} — INDUSTRIAL DISCHARGE PERMIT
272-19A{30} — INTERFERENCE
272-19A{32} — NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM PERMIT or NPDES PERMIT
272-19A{39} — PASS-THROUGH
272-19A{69} — USER
§ 272-30 — Drain layer licensing regulations.
§ 272-31 — Permit required for use of public sewer.
§ 272-32 — Classes of building sewer permits.
§ 272-33 — Payment of assessments, fees and costs; owner to indemnify City.
§ 272-37 — Drainage into building sewer.
§ 272-40 — Inspection; supervision of connection.
§ 272-43 — Discharge of surface drainage and industrial cooling water.
§ 272-44 — Prohibited discharges.
§ 272-46 — Actions available to Executive Director.
§ 272-51 — Powers and duties of inspectors; right of entry.
§ 272-53 — Industrial discharge permit.
§ 272-54 — Permit application; issuance.
§ 272-55 — Permit conditions.
§ 272-56 — Permit modifications.
§ 272-57 — Permit duration.
§ 272-58 — Permit transfer.
§ 272-64 — Self-monitoring reports.
§ 272-65 — Accidental discharges.
§ 272-67 — Recordkeeping.
§ 272-71 — Self-monitoring regulations.
§ 272-72 — City inspection and sampling.
§ 272-73 — Compliance with pretreatment standards.
§ 272-74 — Confidential information.
§ 272-75 — Harmful contributions.
§ 272-76 — Revocation of industrial discharge permit.
§ 272-77 — Notice of violation.
§ 272-78 — Falsifying information.
§ 272-79 — Charges and fees.
§ 272-82 — Violations and penalties.
§ 272-84 — Legal action.
§ 272-88 — Industrial cost recovery.
§ 272-97 — Hearing procedure.
§ 272-103 — Restricted water uses.
272-109{1} — APPLICANT
272-109{6} — COMMON PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT
272-109{21} — NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) STORMWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT
272-109{38} — STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PERMIT
§ 272-110 — General regulations.
§ 272-111 — Stormwater management permit requirements.
§ 272-113 — Inspectors; powers and authority.
§ 280-2 — Jurisdiction.
§ 280-3 — Exceptions.
§ 280-4 — Applications for permits.
§ 280-5 — Notice and hearings.
§ 280-7 — Issuance or denial of permit; terms and conditions.
§ 280-10 — Security.
§ 280-11 — Enforcement; violations and penalties.
§ 280-12 — Burden of proof.
§ DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.
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Liens
96-2{31} — LIEN
§ 96-7 — Service fees.
§ 104-9.1 — Hearing and judicial review process regarding dangerous and nuisance dogs.
§ 119-3 — Failure to comply; violations and penalties.
§ 164-12 — Recovery of removal costs.
§ 227-12 — Violations and penalties.
§ 227-20 — Annual registration fee; failure to pay; waiver.
§ 272-9 — Authority to use meters; correction for defective meters.
§ 272-87 — Annual sewer use charge.
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Lighting
§ 20-2 — Function.
§ 110-8 — Specific operator requirements.
§ 140-1 — Installations to comply with state code.
§ 140-3 — Installation of wires, appliances and apparatus.
§ 140-4 — Permit required to install meter or connect current.
§ 140-6 — Lists of poles, conduits and manholes.
§ 140-8 — Electric bell, fire alarm and police systems.
§ 140-15 — Inspection of wires and related equipment.
§ 140-18 — Right of inspection; correction of violations.
§ 140-22 — Conformance with state code.
§ 140-26 — Supplying current.
§ 155-3 — Code additions, deletions and amendments.
§ 204-3 — Sound-level limits.
§ 214-2 — Hours of operation designated.
222-20A(1){2} — SMOKING
§ 243-2 — Installation of poles and wires in public ways.
§ 243-23 — Outdoor restaurant and retail areas.
§ 243-23.1 — Sidewalk signs and/or sandwich boards.
§ 243-23.2 — Newsracks.
§ 243-49 — Barricades, lights and other safety precautions.
§ 243-61 — Sidewalk replacement and new construction.
266-1{31} — TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL
§ 266-15 — Regulation of motorized scooters.
§ 266-21 — Traffic control signal legend.
§ 266-29 — Driving upon closed street.
§ 266-44 — One- way streets designated.
§ 266-137 — Control signal color indications and legends.
§ 270-7 — Unlawful disposal of waste; reward for reporting illegal dumping.
§ 272-30 — Drain layer licensing regulations.
§ 272-41 — Protection of public at excavation sites; restoration of public property.
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Litter
§ 171-8 — Littering.
§ 270-14 — Single-use plastic bags prohibited.
272-109{27} — POLLUTANT
§ 272-110 — General regulations.
§ 272-111 — Stormwater management permit requirements.
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Littering
§ 171-8 — Littering.
§ 270-14 — Single-use plastic bags prohibited.
272-109{27} — POLLUTANT
§ 272-110 — General regulations.
§ 272-111 — Stormwater management permit requirements.
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Livestock
104-1{22} — LIVESTOCK or FOWL
104-1{24} — NUISANCE DOG
§ 104-2 — Registration and license required.
§ 104-9.4 — Triple damages.
§ 104-10 — Damage caused by dogs.
§ 104-11 — Liability for damages.
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Loitering
§ 214-2 — Hours of operation designated.
§ 222-11 — Loitering.
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Lots
§ 20-24 — Superintendent of Parks and Open Space.
§ 20-52 — Function.
§ 28-13 — Cemetery funds.
§ 104-35 — Coops.
§ 110-4 — Prohibited areas.
§ 110-10 — Storage of bicycles/parking.
§ 167-7 — Mobile food vendors.
§ 171-2 — Cellars, lots and vacant land.
§ 171-5 — Drainage of houses, yards and lots.
§ 171-8 — Littering.
§ 171-12 — Weeds and noxious matter.
222-1A{4} — PUBLIC PROPERTY
222-13B{2} — LIBRARY GROUNDS
222-14A{2} — PUBLIC PLACE
222-19A(1){1} — PUBLIC PLACE
§ 222-21 — Murals.
§ 227-3 — Minimum standards established.
§ 243-3 — Snow and ice.
§ 243-23 — Outdoor restaurant and retail areas.
§ 266-44 — One- way streets designated.
§ 266-52 — Thirty-minute parking areas.
§ 266-56 — Parking prohibited on certain streets at all times.
§ 266-82 — Acre/Highlands residential parking area.
§ 266-85 — Reserved dwelling parking space.
§ 266-112 — Areas designated.
§ 266-120 — Davidson Street Lot.
§ 266-128 — Rules and regulations for Moody Street parking area.
272-19A{57} — SEWER CONNECTION
§ 272-24 — Assessment of costs to benefited land.
§ 272-25 — Authority to require construction of drain to common sewer.
§ 272-34 — Separate sewer required for each building; exception.
272-109{6} — COMMON PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT
§ 272-110 — General regulations.
§ 280-10 — Security.
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Low- and moderate-income housing
9-46{1} — COMMUNITY HOUSING