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Abandonment
§ 1-2 — Prospective effect of Code; ordinances not repealed
§ 2-3 — Sale or other disposition of City property.
§ 8-53 — Junk motor vehicles.
§ 8-109 — Regulations for hazardous materials storage tanks.
§ 17-7.1 — Printed matter vending machines.
§ 24-5 — Powers and duties of the Board of Trustees; custodian of funds.
25-2{22} — POLLUTANT
25-17{14} — POLLUTANT
§ Z-2.3 — Definitions.
§ Z-3.2 — Definition of uses.
§ Z-3.7 — Existing buildings, structures and uses.
§ Z-6.3 — Permits and certificates required.
§ Z-8.4 — Riverfront Overlay District special permit (RF).
§ Z-8.6 — Limited Commercial Revitalization Area Overlay District special permit (RO).
§ Z-8.7 — Limited Commercial Residential Area Protection Overlay District special permit.
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Accessory buildings and structures
§ Z-2.3 — Definitions.
§ Z-3.2 — Definition of uses.
§ Z-4.1 — General provisions.
§ Z-4.2 — Supplementary dimensional regulations.
§ Z-8.7 — Limited Commercial Residential Area Protection Overlay District special permit.
§ ZTA-1 — Table of Zoning Text Amendments.
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Accessory uses
§ 2-198 — Director.
§ 2-216 — Public Vehicles Division.
§ Z-2.3 — Definitions.
§ Z-3.2 — Definition of uses.
§ Z-3.6 — Special permit criteria for specific uses.
§ Z-3.8 — General and special restrictions and exceptions.
§ Z-4.2 — Supplementary dimensional regulations.
§ Z-7.4 — Enforcement.
§ Z-11.6 — Specific restrictions and requirements.
§ Z-11.8 — Cultivation activities.
§ Z-12.6 — Specific restrictions and requirements.
§ ZTA-1 — Table of Zoning Text Amendments.
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Accident reports
§ 2-123 — Investigation of accidents.
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Adult entertainment
§ Z-2.3 — Definitions.
§ Z-3.2 — Definition of uses.
§ ZTA-1 — Table of Zoning Text Amendments.
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Advertising
§ I-2-10 — Ordinance, publication.
§ 2-226 — Purchasing agent; appointment; term; duties; bond.
§ 2-312 — Powers and duties.
§ 2-374 — Compliance waiver.
§ 7.5-21 — Requirements for the experimentation with or use of recombinant DNA (RDNA) technology.
8-41{7} — SOLICITING
§ 10-52 — Identification.
§ 17-5 — Placards, handbills, etc.
§ 17-6 — Signs.
§ 17-70 — Standards for permit issuance.
§ Z-1.3 — Objectives.
§ Z-2.3 — Definitions.
§ Z-3.2 — Definition of uses.
§ Z-3.7 — Existing buildings, structures and uses.
§ Z-6.2 — Definitions.
§ Z-6.3 — Permits and certificates required.
§ Z-6.4 — Hazards prohibited.
§ Z-6.6 — Regulations governing particular types of signs.
§ Z-6.8 — Special provisions relative to window signs.
§ Z-6.9 — Amortization schedules.
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Affirmative action
§ 2-75.1 — Scope.
§ 2-175 — Functions.
§ 2-313 — Functions.
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Affordable housing
Ch 2 Art XXIII — Additional Responsibilities of City of Waltham Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Fund
§ 2-330 — Purpose.
§ 2-331 — Powers and duties.
§ 12-34 — Functions generally.
Ch 24 — City of Waltham Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Fund
§ 24-1 — Establishment of Trust; terms; purpose; allocation of housing.
24-2{1} — AFFORDABLE HOUSING
24-2{9} — VETERANS PREFERENCE
24-2{10} — WALTHAM RESIDENT
24-2{11} — WALTHAM RESIDENTS PREFERENCE
24-2{12} — WALTHAM VETERAN
§ 24-3 — The Board of Trustees.
§ 24-5 — Powers and duties of the Board of Trustees; custodian of funds.
§ Z-3.9 — Uses in Hope Avenue Redevelopment Districts.
§ Z-4.1 — General provisions.
§ Z-8.4 — Riverfront Overlay District special permit (RF).
Ch Z Art IX — Affordable Housing
§ Z-9.1 — Affordable housing provisions.
§ Z-9.2 — City of Waltham Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
§ ZTA-1 — Table of Zoning Text Amendments.
§ DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.
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AIDS
§ I-5-4 — Official ballot, posting lists of candidates, drawing for position on ballot.
§ 2-64 — Collection of fees; exception.
§ 2-75.5 — Classification of positions.
§ 2-159 — Duties.
§ 2-313 — Functions.
§ 6-22 — Aid to other cities or towns.
§ 9-41 — Henry I. Fiske Fund.
§ 14-12 — Police aid to other cities and towns in event of riots or other violence therein.
§ 17-68 — Permit required.
§ Z-3.2 — Definition of uses.
§ Z-12.6 — Specific restrictions and requirements.
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Alarm systems
§ 2-75.6 — Compensation schedules.
§ 2-75.7 — Longevity pay provisions beginning July 1, 1995.
§ 2-75.13 — Overtime and shift differential provisions.
§ 2-75.14 — Special holiday provision.
§ 2-75.15 — Vacation provisions.
§ 2-186 — Functions of Director of Maintenance/Clerk of the Works.
Ch 6 — Fire Prevention and Protection
§ 8-109 — Regulations for hazardous materials storage tanks.
§ 10-3 — Signal boxes.
§ 10-5 — Alarm systems.
10-5(a){1} — ALARM SYSTEM
10-5(a){2} — ALARM USER or USER
10-5(a){3} — AUTOMATIC DIALING DEVICE
10-5(a){4} — CENTRAL STATION
10-5(a){6} — COMMUNICATIONS CONSOLE
10-5(a){7} — DIRECT CONNECT
10-5(a){8} — FALSE ALARM
10-5(a){9} — INTERCONNECT
§ 10-6 — Noise.
§ 13-2 — Permit to place wires.
§ 13-4 — Right of City to use poles.
§ 13-7 — Interference with fire or police signal system.
§ 13-65 — Inspector's powers and duties generally.
§ 13-68 — Fire alarm service charge; who shall pay; charge determined annually; exemption.
§ 13-69 — Fire alarm service charge determination.
§ 13-70 — Payment of fire alarm service charge and nonpayment.
§ 13-71 — Fire alarm systems.
13-71(a){1} — ALARM SYSTEM
13-71(a){2} — ALARM USER OR USER
13-71(a){3} — AUTOMATIC DIALING DEVICE
13-71(a){4} — CENTRAL STATION
13-71(a){6} — DIRECT CONNECT
13-71(a){7} — FALSE ALARM
13-71(a){8} — FIRE ALARM OFFICE
13-71(a){9} — INTERCONNECT
13-71(a){10} — SUPERINTENDENT OF FIRE ALARMS
Ch 14 — Police Department
§ 17-7.1 — Printed matter vending machines.
§ 17-7.2 — Restaurant tables and chairs on sidewalks.
§ 17-16 — Throwing or placing snow or ice upon streets, sidewalks, public parks or municipal parking lots.
§ Z-3.6 — Special permit criteria for specific uses.
§ Z-6.8 — Special provisions relative to window signs.
§ Z-11.2 — Definitions.
§ Z-11.4 — Special permit application.
§ Z-12.4 — Special permit application.
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Alcoholic beverages
§ 8-4 — Fee for license permitting pharmacist to sell alcoholic beverages.
§ 17-4 — Alcohol in public places.
§ 17-7.2 — Restaurant tables and chairs on sidewalks.
§ Z-3.2 — Definition of uses.
§ Z-4.2 — Supplementary dimensional regulations.
§ Z-12.6 — Specific restrictions and requirements.
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Aluminum
§ Z-8.5 — Site development criteria for riverfront parks, walkways and similar publicly accessible areas along the riverfront.
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Amusements
§ 1-13 — Enforcement of municipal ordinances, by-laws and regulations.
Ch 8 Art II — Amusements
§ 8-17 — Regulations for mechanical or electronic amusement devices.
8-17(a){1} — ARCADE
8-17(a){2} — MECHANICAL OR ELECTRONIC AMUSEMENT DEVICE (DEVICE)
§ 17-12 — Playing games in streets.
§ 17-41 — Applications.
§ Z-3.2 — Definition of uses.
§ DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.
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Anchoring
§ Z-8.5 — Site development criteria for riverfront parks, walkways and similar publicly accessible areas along the riverfront.
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Animals
§ 1-13 — Enforcement of municipal ordinances, by-laws and regulations.
§ 2-30 — Appointment of miscellaneous officers.
§ 2-75.5 — Classification of positions.
§ 2-75.6 — Compensation schedules.
§ 2-108 — Inspector of Animals.
§ 2-214 — Cemetery Division.
Ch 3 — Animals and Fowl
3-16{3} — NUISANCE DOG
3-16{5} — UNPROVOKED ATTACK
3-16{6} — VICIOUS DOG
§ 3-18 — Barking, depositing excreta, unprovoked attacks, fighting dogs, vicious dogs.
§ 3-21 — Penalties.
§ 10-6 — Noise.
10-80{1} — BUILDING
16-1{16} — FLOATABLE OIL
16-1{18} — FOG (Fats, Oils, and Grease)
§ 16-51 — Items specifically prohibited.
§ 16-53 — FOG: fats, oils and grease discharges.
§ 17-69 — Permit applications.
§ 17-70 — Standards for permit issuance.
23-2{3} — BUILDING
25-2{22} — POLLUTANT
25-17{14} — POLLUTANT
§ Z-2.3 — Definitions.
§ Z-3.2 — Definition of uses.
§ Z-3.6 — Special permit criteria for specific uses.
§ Z-5.2 — Off-street parking requirements.
§ Z-6.4 — Hazards prohibited.
§ ZTA-1 — Table of Zoning Text Amendments.
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Antennas
10-80{11} — STRUCTURE
§ 13-72 — Installation on utility poles in public way.
13-72(b)(1){5} — SMALL CELL FACILITY
§ Z-2.3 — Definitions.
§ Z-3.2 — Definition of uses.
§ Z-3.6 — Special permit criteria for specific uses.
§ Z-3.8 — General and special restrictions and exceptions.
§ Z-4.2 — Supplementary dimensional regulations.
§ Z-10.2 — Definitions.
§ Z-10.3 — Design and operating criteria.
§ Z-10.4 — Wireless communication equipment allowed by right.
§ Z-10.5 — Wireless communication equipment requiring special permit.
§ ZTA-1 — Table of Zoning Text Amendments.
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Apartments
§ 4-5 — Sale or exchange of lots.
§ 13-2 — Permit to place wires.
§ 17-8 — Excavations or obstruction with building materials.
§ Z-2.3 — Definitions.
§ Z-3.2 — Definition of uses.
§ Z-3.5 — Special permits.
§ Z-3.6 — Special permit criteria for specific uses.
§ Z-3.7 — Existing buildings, structures and uses.
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Appeals
§ I-8-7 — Adoption or change of zoning ordinance.
§ 2-64 — Collection of fees; exception.
§ 2-75.16 — Boards and commissions.
§ 2-147 — Outstanding charges.
§ 2-331 — Powers and duties.
§ 2-398 — Duties.
§ 3-18.1 — Nuisance or dangerous dogs; orders for remedial action; appeal; violation of order.
§ 8-50.1 — Appeals.
§ 8-53 — Junk motor vehicles.
§ 10-5 — Alarm systems.
§ 10-84 — Appeal to City Council.
§ 13-71 — Fire alarm systems.
§ 13-72 — Installation on utility poles in public way.
§ 17-7 — Permit for erection or maintenance of structure for sale of merchandise.
§ 17-7.1 — Printed matter vending machines.
§ 23-3 — Procedure.
§ 25-8 — Enforcement.
§ 25-26 — Enforcement.
§ Z-3.2 — Definition of uses.
§ Z-3.3 — Uses.
§ Z-3.5 — Special permits.
§ Z-3.6 — Special permit criteria for specific uses.
§ Z-3.7 — Existing buildings, structures and uses.
§ Z-3.8 — General and special restrictions and exceptions.
§ Z-4.2 — Supplementary dimensional regulations.
§ Z-5.4 — Design of parking areas for more than five cars.
§ Z-5.8 — Remote parking.
§ Z-7.1 — Establishment of Board of Appeals.
§ Z-7.2 — Powers and duties of Board of Appeals.
§ Z-7.3 — Procedure on appeals.
§ Z-11.12 — Appeals.
§ Z-12.12 — Appeals.
§ ZTA-1 — Table of Zoning Text Amendments.
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Appointments
§ I-3-3 — Appointments by mayor, confirmation.
§ I-3-4 — Removal of officials.
§ I-3-5 — Temporary appointments.
§ I-3-6 — Temporary absence of the mayor.
§ I-3-11 — Employees in mayor's office not subject to civil service.
§ I-4-5 — Superintendent of schools, selections, appointment, duties and compensation of other school employees.
§ 2-7 — Appointment of officers and employees not otherwise provided for.
§ 2-8 — Meetings of certain committees, boards, etc.
§ 2-26 — Mayor to have general control of government.
§ 2-27 — Examination of accounts, claims, etc., by Mayor; ordering payment.
§ 2-28 — Temporary appointments by Mayor.
§ 2-30 — Appointment of miscellaneous officers.
§ 2-78 — Appointment and term of City Auditor.
§ 2-107 — Board of health.
§ 2-108 — Inspector of Animals.
§ 2-120 — Appointment and qualification of City Solicitor and Assistant City Solicitors.
§ 2-136 — Appointment and term of Treasurer.
§ 2-157 — Appointment and term.
§ 2-173 — Appointment and term of Human Resources Director.
§ 2-176 — Transition.
§ 2-185 — Director of Maintenance/Clerk of the Works.
§ 2-198 — Director.
§ 2-212 — Director.
§ 2-226 — Purchasing agent; appointment; term; duties; bond.
§ 2-247 — Members.
§ 2-251 — Assistant Assessors.
§ 2-263 — Members; appointment; terms; compensation.
§ 2-272 — Members.
§ 2-274 — Conservation trust fund.
§ 2-282 — Members; appointment; terms.
§ 2-294 — (Reserved)
§ 2-295 — Off-street Parking Commissioner.
§ 2-311 — Composition.
§ 2-315 — Organization; quorum.
§ 2-320 — Composition.
§ 2-341 — Composition.
§ 2-351 — Members; appointment; terms.
§ 2-389 — Appointment and qualification of IT Director.
§ 2-395 — City Engineer.
§ 2-398 — Duties.
§ 2-401 — Composition.
§ 4-3 — Members and officers; meetings.
§ 5-17 — Director; appointment; terms; powers and duties.
§ 6-17 — Composition and organization generally.
§ 6-18 — Fire chief generally.
§ 6-20 — Appointment of members.
§ 7.5-21 — Requirements for the experimentation with or use of recombinant DNA (RDNA) technology.
§ 8-1 — Inspector of weights and measures.
§ 9-17 — Members, appointment; terms vacancies.
§ 9-32 — Board of trustees; membership; appointment; terms; meetings.
§ 9-43 — Board of trustees; membership; terms; meetings; organization.
§ 9-52 — Board of trustees; membership; appointment; terms; meetings.
§ 9-72 — Board of trustees; membership; terms; meetings organization.
10-80{9} — OWNER
§ 11-17 — Members; appointment; terms.
§ 12-1 — Board of Survey and Planning; meeting; terms; organization.
§ 12-27 — Appointment and term.
§ 12-28 — Qualifications.
§ 12-33 — Supervisor.
§ 13-52 — Agreement as prerequisite.
§ 13-63 — Appointment and term of Inspector.
§ 14-2 — Composition.
§ 14-3 — Chief of police; office established.
§ 14-4 — Appointment; term of office; vacancies.
§ 14-10 — School traffic supervisors; number; reserve members; compensation; powers generally.
§ 14-11 — Auxiliary police officers; appointment; duties; responsibilities.
§ 15-17 — Members.
§ 17-19 — Naming and changing names of streets, municipal buildings, municipal parks and municipal property.
§ 17-42 — Hearing.
§ 24-3 — The Board of Trustees.
§ 25-26 — Enforcement.
§ Z-7.1 — Establishment of Board of Appeals.
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Ashes
7-1{1} — ASHES
§ 7-19 — Rates and charges.
§ 16-51 — Items specifically prohibited.
§ 17-1 — Litter.
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Assessments
§ I-6-2 — Effect of charter on obligations, taxes and legal acts.
§ I-8-4 — Purchase or taking of land by city.
§ 2-62 — General functions.
§ 2-63 — Record of streets.
§ 2-145 — Report to auditor.
§ 2-147 — Outstanding charges.
§ 2-213 — Street Division.
§ 2-217 — Water and sewer division.
§ 2-249 — Department.
§ 2-252 — Apportionment of betterment assessments; notice to Treasurer and Auditor.
§ 2-253 — Impact notices.
§ 2-321 — Powers and duties.
§ 2-331 — Powers and duties.
§ 2-375 — Administrative enforcement.
§ 2-381 — Tax credits.
§ 3-21 — Penalties.
§ 10-5 — Alarm systems.
§ 12-30 — Specific duties.
§ 13-71 — Fire alarm systems.
§ 16-5.1 — Repair, cleaning, etc., of public sewers and building sewers.
§ 16-32 — Infiltration and inflow mitigation fee.
§ 17-7.1 — Printed matter vending machines.
§ 17-20 — Numbering buildings; changing numbers.
§ 17-41 — Applications.
§ 17-42 — Hearing.
§ 17-43 — Curbing at corners of intersecting streets.
§ 17-44 — Work to be done by Director; account of expense to be kept; report to Council.
§ 17-45 — Assessments.
§ 17-79 — Minor temporary repairs.
§ 17-80 — Major temporary repairs.
§ 17-81 — Assessments.
§ 19-1 — Director.
§ 19-3 — Enforcement of rules and regulations.
§ 25-8 — Enforcement.
§ 25-26 — Enforcement.
§ Z-4.1 — General provisions.
§ Z-4.2 — Supplementary dimensional regulations.
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Assessor
§ 2-30 — Appointment of miscellaneous officers.
§ 2-75.5 — Classification of positions.
§ 2-139 — Bond.
Ch 2 Art XVI — Board of Assessors
§ 2-246 — Established.
§ 2-247 — Members.
§ 2-248 — Organization.
§ 2-249 — Department.
§ 2-250 — Reports to Auditor.
§ 2-251 — Assistant Assessors.
§ 2-252 — Apportionment of betterment assessments; notice to Treasurer and Auditor.
§ 2-253 — Impact notices.
§ 2-254 — Mailing of tax exempt forms.
§ 2-255 — Annual tax relief report to City Council.
§ 2-381 — Tax credits.
§ 8-53 — Junk motor vehicles.
§ Z-7.5 — Zone changes and special permits.
§ DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.
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Auxiliary police
§ 14-11 — Auxiliary police officers; appointment; duties; responsibilities.