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Dangerous animals
§ 191-6 — Vicious dogs and female dogs in heat.
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Death certificates
§ 250-13 — City Clerks fees.
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Decks
§ 405-66 — Reserved parking for handicapped persons.
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Demolition
Ch 208 Art IV — Demolition
§ 208-5 — Extermination required prior to demolition.
§ 208-6 — Permit required.
§ 250-2 — Building inspections and permits fee schedule.
§ 273-5 — Duties and powers of Commission.
§ 273-8 — Building permits and subdivision plans.
Ch 273 Art II — Demolition Delay
§ 273-9 — Intent and purpose.
273-10{2} — DEMOLITION
§ 273-11 — Regulated buildings and structures.
§ 273-12 — Demolition permit.
§ 273-13 — Notice.
§ 273-14 — Emergency demolition.
§ 273-15 — Relationship to Historic Districts Act; temporary buildings.
§ 273-16 — Enforcement; violations and penalties.
§ 315-2 — Loud, disturbing and unnecessary noises.
381-2{7} — CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY
381-2{42} — REDEVELOPMENT
§ 440-306 — Building permit review process.
§ DT-1 — Derivation Table of 2010 Code to 2015 Code
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Demolition of buildings
§ 273-5 — Duties and powers of Commission.
§ 273-12 — Demolition permit.
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Density bonus
§ 440-1001 — Multifamily and mixed-use developments containing four or more dwelling units.
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Department of Public Safety
§ 19-40 — Inspection of oil burners and combustible fluids.
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Department of Public Works
§ 10-41 — Membership.
§ 10-51 — Establishment and membership.
Ch 19 Art III — Department of Public Works
§ 19-56 — Traffic Division.
§ 19-57 — Division of Vehicular Maintenance.
§ 96-39 — Assistants.
§ 96-43 — Annual report.
§ 96-45 — Plans for drains and common sewers.
§ 96-56 — Powers and duties generally.
§ 96-57 — Overseer of work construction.
§ 96-61 — Notice of permanent improvements to be given.
§ 96-64 — Openings in streets.
§ 96-65 — Appointment; term of office; hours; Deputy Sealer of Weights and Measures.
Ch 96 Art XX — Commissioner of the Department of Public Works
§ 96-100 — Adoption of regulations For DPW operations.
§ 157-3 — Use of POW/MIA decals on City vehicles.
§ 208-2 — Construction, excavation, drainage and similar activities.
§ 342-4 — Expedited Permitting Board.
§ 375-1 — Authority to install and maintain sewers; notice.
§ 375-4 — Procedure at hearings for laying common sewers; measurement of damage.
§ 375-8 — Connection to common sewer or main drain.
§ 375-11 — Connection of steam exhausts.
§ 375-12 — Interference with main drains and common sewers by other utility lines.
§ 375-13 — Catch basins.
§ 375-14 — Assessments and charges.
§ 375-15 — Senior hardship deferrals of sewer betterment assessments.
§ 375-16 — Limitation on dumping septic waste.
§ 375-17 — Licensed installers.
§ 375-21 — Inspections; right of entry.
§ 375-23 — Jurisdiction over property of Taunton Housing Authority.
§ 375-25 — General provisions.
375-25C{8} — COMMISSIONER
381-2{3} — AUTHORIZED ENFORCEMENT AGENCY
§ 381-4 — Powers and duties of authorized enforcement agency.
§ 381-5 — Rules and regulations.
§ 381-9 — Notification of spills.
§ 381-10 — Enforcement; violations and penalties.
§ 381-14 — Administration.
§ 381-15 — Rules and regulations.
§ 381-18 — Waivers.
§ 381-19 — Enforcement; violations and penalties.
§ 383-3 — Driveway openings; curb cuts.
§ 383-20 — Restrictions upon issuance of permit.
§ 383-21 — Bond required.
§ 405-66 — Reserved parking for handicapped persons.
§ 426-1 — Supervisor of Water.
§ 426-3 — Assistant Chief Operator.
§ 426-5 — Injury to equipment prohibited; taking water.
§ 426-6 — Duties of Clerk of Water Board.
§ 426-7 — Jurisdiction over property of Taunton Housing Authority.
§ 440-306 — Building permit review process.
§ 440-1001 — Multifamily and mixed-use developments containing four or more dwelling units.
§ 440-1101 — Mobile home parks in Suburban Residential District.
§ 440-1504 — Application and review procedure.
§ A500-3 — Table of acts pertaining to rivers, dams and bridges.
§ A500-6 — Table of acts relating to miscellaneous subjects.
§ A500-7 — Table of statutes and General Laws which have been accepted.
§ A501-24 — Standing committees.
§ DT-1 — Derivation Table of 2010 Code to 2015 Code
§ DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.
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Design standards
§ 440-807 — Wireless communication facilities.
§ 440-1401 — Cluster residential development.
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Dining facilities
§ 440-705 — Assisted living residences.
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Dirt
375-25C{23} — POLLUTANT
405-41.1A{2} — RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
§ 420-5 — Use generally.
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Disability
Ch 10 Art VII — Commission for Individuals with Disabilities
§ 10-28 — Establishment.
§ 10-29 — Function and purpose.
§ 10-30 — Meetings and actions; membership; terms; officers; gifts.
§ 10-31 — Oversight and administration.
§ 10-32 — Handicap parking fines.
§ 19-32 — Deputy Chiefs.
§ 19-33 — Captains.
§ 19-65 — Human Resources Director.
§ 19-81 — Planning and Conservation Director duties and qualifications.
§ 85-4 — Property rented or leased by City to be accessible.
§ 96-7 — Temporary clerk.
§ 96-76 — Assistant City Solicitors.
Ch 96 Art XVIII — Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator
§ 96-86 — Position created.
§ 96-87 — Duties and responsibilities.
§ 105-11 — Causing position to be placed in classified civil service.
§ 111-2 — Findings.
§ 123-4 — Purpose; applicability; process.
§ 346-5 — Where poles to be set.
405-1{16} — PARKING
405-41.1A{2} — RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
§ 405-65 — Handicapped parking generally.
§ 405-110 — Use of scooters, powerboards, all-terrain vehicles and mini-motorbikes.
§ A500-7 — Table of statutes and General Laws which have been accepted.
§ A501-24 — Standing committees.
§ DT-1 — Derivation Table of 2010 Code to 2015 Code
§ DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.
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Disabled
Ch 10 Art VII — Commission for Individuals with Disabilities
§ 10-28 — Establishment.
§ 10-29 — Function and purpose.
§ 10-30 — Meetings and actions; membership; terms; officers; gifts.
§ 10-31 — Oversight and administration.
§ 10-32 — Handicap parking fines.
§ 19-32 — Deputy Chiefs.
§ 19-33 — Captains.
§ 19-65 — Human Resources Director.
§ 19-81 — Planning and Conservation Director duties and qualifications.
§ 85-4 — Property rented or leased by City to be accessible.
§ 96-7 — Temporary clerk.
§ 96-76 — Assistant City Solicitors.
Ch 96 Art XVIII — Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator
§ 96-86 — Position created.
§ 96-87 — Duties and responsibilities.
§ 105-11 — Causing position to be placed in classified civil service.
§ 111-2 — Findings.
§ 123-4 — Purpose; applicability; process.
§ 346-5 — Where poles to be set.
405-1{16} — PARKING
405-41.1A{2} — RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
§ 405-65 — Handicapped parking generally.
§ 405-110 — Use of scooters, powerboards, all-terrain vehicles and mini-motorbikes.
§ A500-7 — Table of statutes and General Laws which have been accepted.
§ A501-24 — Standing committees.
§ DT-1 — Derivation Table of 2010 Code to 2015 Code
§ DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.
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Disabled persons
§ A500-7 — Table of statutes and General Laws which have been accepted.
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Disclosure
§ 96-19 — Financial accountability and records disclosure.
§ 350-19 — Records exempt from disclosure.
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Discrimination
§ 19-65 — Human Resources Director.
§ 111-1 — Municipal Council policy.
§ 111-2 — Findings.
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Disorderly conduct
§ 19-12 — Suspension and other disciplinary action.
§ 19-44 — Suspension and other disciplinary action.
334-13B{2} — DOCUMENTED CHARGE OF CRIMINAL ACTIVITY
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Disturbing the peace
§ 315-2 — Loud, disturbing and unnecessary noises.
334-13B{2} — DOCUMENTED CHARGE OF CRIMINAL ACTIVITY
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Dog runs
§ 191-2 — Leashing of dogs; running at large.
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Dogs
§ 74-5 — Funding.
Ch 191 Art I — Dogs
§ 191-1 — Licensing of dogs.
§ 191-2 — Leashing of dogs; running at large.
§ 191-3 — Defecation or urination of dogs.
§ 191-4 — Violations and penalties.
§ 191-5 — Confinement, restraint and muzzling of dogs.
§ 191-6 — Vicious dogs and female dogs in heat.
§ 191-7 — Nighttime repetitive barking.
§ 191-8 — Kennels.
§ 298-8 — Exceptions.
§ 440-1706 — Use regulations.
§ A500-7 — Table of statutes and General Laws which have been accepted.
§ DT-1 — Derivation Table of 2010 Code to 2015 Code
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Drainage
§ 208-2 — Construction, excavation, drainage and similar activities.
§ 375-26 — General sewer use requirements.
375-39{3} — INFLOW
375-39{5} — PROHIBITED CONNECTION
§ 375-44 — Exemptions; hearings.
381-2{2} — ALTER
381-2{26} — MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEM (MS4) or MUNICIPAL STORM DRAIN SYSTEM
381-2{50} — STORMWATER
§ 381-10 — Enforcement; violations and penalties.
§ 381-13 — Exemptions.
§ 383-48 — Petition by abutters; assessment of betterment.
§ 440-104 — Purpose.
§ 440-306 — Building permit review process.
§ 440-1001 — Multifamily and mixed-use developments containing four or more dwelling units.
§ 440-1306 — Special flood hazard districts.
§ 440-1401 — Cluster residential development.
§ 440-1402 — Inclusionary housing.
§ 440-1501 — Purpose and authority.
§ 440-1505 — Specific findings required.
§ 440-1506 — Conditions, limitations and safeguards.
§ 440-1508 — Contents and scope of applications.
§ 440-1605 — Use regulations.
§ 440-1607 — Minimum performance standards for commercial, service and industrial lots within Zone I, Zone II and Interim Zone II.
§ 440-1609 — Procedures for issuance of special permit.
§ 440-1610 — District boundaries.
§ DT-1 — Derivation Table of 2010 Code to 2015 Code
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Driveways
§ 28-1 — Ward boundaries.
§ 273-5 — Duties and powers of Commission.
§ 350-3 — Control of plant growth.
§ 375-19 — Repair work; limit of responsibility.
§ 383-3 — Driveway openings; curb cuts.
§ 383-16 — Removed snow not to be placed on streets.
§ 405-35 — Driving upon sidewalk.
§ 405-43 — General parking prohibitions.
§ 405-53 — Prohibited parking places.
§ 405-54 — Fire lanes.
§ 405-64 — Tow-away zone regulations.
§ 405-69 — Parking on narrow street opposite driveway.
§ 405-116 — Announcement of public parking areas.
§ 405-118 — Operators to remove stalled vehicles.
440-201{23} — COMMON DRIVEWAY
440-201{28} — DRIVEWAY
§ 440-306 — Building permit review process.
§ 440-704 — Off-street parking.
§ 440-706 — Signs.
§ 440-709 — Dwelling conversions.
§ 440-712 — Lot aggregation.
§ 440-714 — Retreat lots.
§ 440-1307 — Floodplain districts.
§ 440-1401 — Cluster residential development.
§ 440-1505 — Specific findings required.
§ 440-1509 — Development impact standards.
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Drugs
§ 105-13 — Safety rules and policies.
§ 111-2 — Findings.
§ 334-12 — Synthetic drugs.
334-13B{2} — DOCUMENTED CHARGE OF CRIMINAL ACTIVITY
§ DT-1 — Derivation Table of 2010 Code to 2015 Code
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Dumps and dumping
§ 375-16 — Limitation on dumping septic waste.
§ 375-27 — Pretreatment of wastewater.
§ 381-6 — Prohibited activities; exemptions.
§ 420-5 — Use generally.
§ 420-8 — Powers and duties of Supervisor of Streets.
§ 420-9 — Hours of operation.
§ 420-10 — Illegal dumping; violations and penalties.
§ 440-1307 — Floodplain districts.
§ 440-1605 — Use regulations.
§ 440-1606 — Minimum performance standards for all lots within Zone I, Zone II and Interim Zone II.
§ 440-1610 — District boundaries.
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Dumpsters
§ 315-2 — Loud, disturbing and unnecessary noises.
337-9B{1} — DROP BOX
§ 383-11 — Obstructing streets prohibited.
§ 440-1508 — Contents and scope of applications.
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Dust
§ 440-704 — Off-street parking.
§ 440-802 — Detrimental effects prohibited.
§ 440-1509 — Development impact standards.
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Duties
§ 1-13 — Code to be kept up-to-date.
§ 10-3 — Appointment; term of office; powers and duties; collection of taxes.
§ 10-6 — Duties of Chairperson.
§ 10-7 — Duties of Secretary.
§ 10-9 — Examination of property.
§ 10-10 — Appraisal of personal property.
§ 10-13 — Property maps and plans.
§ 10-19 — Examination of accounts; duties generally.
§ 10-23 — Powers and duties.
§ 10-24 — Membership; term of office; appointment; vacancies.
§ 10-26 — Powers and duties.
§ 10-31 — Oversight and administration.
§ 10-33 — Secretary.
§ 10-38 — Meetings; duty to keep Council informed; officers.
§ 10-39 — Role of Commission; authority of Council.
§ 10-40 — Establishment; duties.
§ 10-45 — Duties.
§ 10-52 — Duties.
§ 10-61 — Duties.
§ 10-63 — Establishment; membership.
§ 10-65 — Meetings.
§ 10-66 — Duties.
§ 10-69 — Meter officer.
§ 19-3 — Oath of office.
§ 19-4 — Duties of police at fires.
§ 19-5 — Constables.
§ 19-6 — Powers and duties of auxiliary police force.
§ 19-8 — Chief of Police.
§ 19-9 — Department organization.
§ 19-10 — Officer in charge in absence or death of Chief of Police.
§ 19-11 — Captains and lieutenants.
§ 19-12 — Suspension and other disciplinary action.
§ 19-14 — Exemption from duty during vacation.
§ 19-19 — Overtime pay.
§ 19-20 — Court time pay.
§ 19-21 — Temporary service out of rank pay.
§ 19-28 — Composition.
§ 19-30 — Fire Chief.
§ 19-31 — Absence of Chief.
§ 19-32 — Deputy Chiefs.
§ 19-33 — Captains.
§ 19-34 — Lieutenants.
§ 19-35 — Mechanic.
§ 19-36 — Assignment to other duties.
§ 19-37 — Training.
§ 19-38 — Duties of Chief and officers at fire; authority to order buildings demolished; protection of property.
§ 19-40 — Inspection of oil burners and combustible fluids.
§ 19-43 — Members of Department to wear badges and uniforms; restrictions as to fire lines.
§ 19-44 — Suspension and other disciplinary action.
§ 19-45 — Reports and orders to be filed; company rolls; records of fires.
§ 19-46 — Chief to recommend rules and regulations; reports.
§ 19-49 — Schedule of working hours.
§ 19-57 — Division of Vehicular Maintenance.
§ 19-59 — Powers and duties of Commission.
§ 19-60 — Director of Parks and Recreation.
§ 19-61 — Division heads.
§ 19-65 — Human Resources Director.
§ 19-66 — Employment Task Force.
§ 19-67 — Labor Service Director.
§ 19-69 — Duties and qualifications of Directors.
§ 19-71 — Staff; vacancies.
§ 19-73 — Director.
§ 19-77 — Commissioner of Parks, Cemeteries and Public Grounds.
§ 19-78 — Commissioner to serve as executive officer.
§ 19-79 — Duties of Board of Cemetery Commissioners.
§ 19-81 — Planning and Conservation Director duties and qualifications.
§ 19-82 — Conservation Agent qualifications and duties.
§ 19-85 — Supervisor; video technicians; appropriations; compensation.
§ 28-2 — Director of Elections.
§ 40-14 — Duties of Treasurer/Collector; form of bills.
§ 40-15 — Assistant Tax Collector.
§ 40-25 — Powers and duties.
§ 53-4 — Records.
§ 85-2 — Committee on Public Property.
§ 96-1 — Appointment; duties.
§ 96-4 — Duties generally.
§ 96-6 — Assistant Clerk of Committees.
§ 96-8 — Appointment; term of office; vacancy; bond.
§ 96-9 — Assistant City Auditor.
§ 96-10 — Duties generally; examination of accounts of City officers.
§ 96-20 — Appointment; term of office.
§ 96-21 — Duties generally.
§ 96-26 — Officers to transfer money to Treasurer/Collector.
§ 96-27 — Expense funds; replenishment of fund.
§ 96-29 — Duties and qualifications.
§ 96-31 — Appointment; duties.
§ 96-33 — Appointment.
§ 96-34 — Sanitary Inspectors; duties generally.
§ 96-35 — Specific duties and qualifications of Sanitary Inspectors.
§ 96-36 — Executive Director.
§ 96-37 — Public Health Nurse.
§ 96-45 — Plans for drains and common sewers.
§ 96-47 — Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning technician.
§ 96-48 — Duties generally; conflicts of interest.
§ 96-52 — Purchases; staff.
§ 96-55 — Appointment; term of office; bond; conflicts of interest.
§ 96-56 — Powers and duties generally.
§ 96-57 — Overseer of work construction.
§ 96-61 — Notice of permanent improvements to be given.
§ 96-65 — Appointment; term of office; hours; Deputy Sealer of Weights and Measures.
§ 96-67 — Compensation; disposition of fees; bond.
§ 96-69 — Qualifications; removal.
§ 96-70 — Duties.
§ 96-74 — Duties generally.
§ 96-76 — Assistant City Solicitors.
§ 96-78 — Assistance of other legal counsel.
§ 96-80 — Confidential legal assistant; compensation; duties.
§ 96-82 — Powers and duties.
§ 96-85 — Appointment; term of office; duties.
§ 96-87 — Duties and responsibilities.
§ 96-90 — Duties.
§ 96-93 — Appointment and qualifications of Director of Procurement.
§ 96-94 — Assistants to Director of Procurement.
§ 96-95 — Bond.
§ 96-96 — Powers and duties.
§ 96-101 — Position established.
§ 96-103 — Primary duties.
§ 96-104 — Additional duties.
§ 105-4 — Travel allowances and employee reimbursable expenses.
§ 105-6 — Sick leave.
§ 105-11 — Causing position to be placed in classified civil service.
§ 115-9 — Authority of Mayor.
§ 157-2 — Restriction on use of automobiles owned by City.
§ 191-2 — Leashing of dogs; running at large.
§ 191-6 — Vicious dogs and female dogs in heat.
§ 208-3 — Duties of City Engineer.
§ 215-3 — Investment of funds; application of income.
§ 273-5 — Duties and powers of Commission.
§ 273-7 — Procedures.
§ 334-7 — Trespass; peeping toms.
§ 350-12 — Inspections.
§ 375-25 — General provisions.
375-25C{3} — AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE USER
375-25C{8} — COMMISSIONER
§ 375-29 — Wastewater discharge permit issuance process.
§ 375-31 — Compliance monitoring.
§ 381-4 — Powers and duties of authorized enforcement agency.
§ 381-10 — Enforcement; violations and penalties.
§ 381-14 — Administration.
§ 383-29 — Contents; accompanying documents.
§ 405-2 — Enforcement; authority to direct traffic.
§ 405-3 — Exemptions.
§ 405-15 — Operation of vehicles in funeral procession.
§ 405-53.1 — Funeral service parking in front of church or funeral home.
§ 405-93 — Duty of driver approaching stop sign.
§ 405-102 — Crossing roadways where controlled by traffic signals.
§ 405-105 — Use of roadway by pedestrians.
§ 405-106 — Duty of drivers toward pedestrians.
§ 405-119 — Tagging and impoundment of vehicles.
§ 420-8 — Powers and duties of Supervisor of Streets.
§ 426-1 — Supervisor of Water.
§ 426-3 — Assistant Chief Operator.
§ 426-6 — Duties of Clerk of Water Board.
§ 432-5 — Enforcement.
§ 440-306 — Building permit review process.
§ A500-6 — Table of acts relating to miscellaneous subjects.
§ A500-7 — Table of statutes and General Laws which have been accepted.
§ A501-2 — Agenda.
§ A501-4 — Calling the meeting to order; duties of the Clerk generally; Clerk Pro Tempore.
§ A501-20 — Voting prohibited when member interested; all members to vote unless excused.
§ A501-24 — Standing committees.
§ A501-29 — Code of conduct.
§ A501-31 — When committees required to report.
§ DT-1 — Derivation Table of 2010 Code to 2015 Code