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§ C-7-9 — CITIZEN INITIATIVE MEASURES.
§ 31.03 — Annual report and distribution.
§ 31.04 — Correspondence.
§ 52.01 — Regulations for refuse collection.
§ 52.02 — Separation of recyclables.
§ 96.02 — Placing articles on public way or sidewalk.
§ 112.02 — Distribution from hand to hand.
§ 112.03 — Distribution of papers and circulars.
115.02(A){4} — RECYCLABLE PAPER BAG
§ 115.03 — Requirements.
§ 115.04 — Exemption.
§ 155-5.01 — Table of Use Regulations.
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Parades
§ 38.06 — Purpose.
§ 38.07 — Policy.
§ 38.08 — Standards.
§ 96.12 — Parades and processions.
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Parking
§ 36.02 — Membership and term.
§ 36.06 — Intent.
§ 38.07 — Policy.
§ 55.01 — Curbing requirements.
§ 70.05 — Duties and responsibilities.
Ch 71 — Parking and Stopping Regulations
Ch 71 Sbc I — Handicapped Parking
§ 71.01 — Spaces required.
§ 71.02 — Signs.
§ 71.03 — Obstructing parking spaces or ramps.
§ 71.04 — Registration plates.
§ 71.99 — Penalty.
73-101{1} — BUS STOP
73-101{12} — PARKING
73-101{13} — PARKING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
73-101{14} — PARKING METER
73-101{15} — PARKING METER SPACE
73-101{16} — PARKING METER ZONE
73-101{19} — PUBLIC ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION
73-101{28} — TAXICAB STANDS
§ 73-203 — Temporary prohibition of parking.
§ 73-304 — Placement and maintenance; required for sections to be in effect.
Ch 73 Art V — Stopping, Standing and Parking
§ 73-501 — General prohibitions.
§ 73-501.A — Meters at intersections.
§ 73-502 — Service zones.
§ 73-503 — Diagonal parking.
§ 73-504 — Parking of vehicles for sale.
§ 73-505 — All-night parking.
§ 73-506 — Parking locations and prohibitions.
§ 73-506.A — Parking meter locations and regulations.
§ 73-507 — Parking at safety zones.
§ 73-508 — Bus stops.
§ 73-509 — Taxicab stands.
§ 73-510 — Curbs adjacent to public buildings and places of public assemblage.
§ 73-511 — Weather emergency regulations.
§ 73-512 — Handicap parking.
§ 73-513 — Electric vehicle parking.
§ 73-5A01 — Statutory authority; exemptions.
§ 73-5A05 — General prohibition towing zones.
§ 73-5A06 — Parking and standing within tow-away zones.
§ 73-5A07 — Official traffic signs required.
§ 73-7A05 — Pedestrian crossing and use of roadways.
§ 73-801 — Violations and penalties.
§ 73-901 — Schedule I, Parking Regulations.
§ 73-902 — Schedule I-A, Parking Meter Zones.
§ 73-903 — Schedule I-B, Tow-Away Zones.
§ 73-906 — Schedule IV, Isolated Stop Signs.
§ 73-907 — Schedule V, Established Parking Penalties.
§ 73-910 — Schedule VIII, Must Turn Right or Left.
§ 91.04 — Restraint of dogs.
§ 91.05 — Restricted areas.
§ 91.06 — Removal of dog waste.
§ 91.09 — Miscellaneous.
§ 91.10 — Enforcement of the Animal Control Ordinance.
§ 92.06 — Regulation of fire lanes.
94.01{4} — FIRE LANE
94.01{6} — PARKING METER
94.01{13} — TAXI STAND
§ 94.03 — Standards for placement of newsracks.
97.02(A){15} — PREMISES
§ 98.01 — General provisions.
98.02(A){4} — CONVEYANCE
98.02(A){6} — IMPERVIOUS SURFACE OR AREA
§ 130.07 — Public intoxication.
152.03{5} — EXTERIOR ARCHITECTURAL FEATURE
§ 154.03 — Prohibited activities.
§ 155-1.00 — Purpose of Zoning Ordinance.
§ 155-2.14 — Business accessory use, usual.
§ 155-2.17 — Driveway.
§ 155-2.34 — Gross floor area.
§ 155-2.38 — Hotel, motel.
§ 155-2.39 — Impervious coverage.
§ 155-2.59 — Non-conforming building or lot.
§ 155-2.62 — Open space.
§ 155-4.02 — Uses subject to other regulations.
§ 155-4.03 — Accessory uses.
§ 155-4.08 — Applicability of dimensional regulations.
§ 155-4.11 — Exceptions to setback requirements.
§ 155-5.01 — Table of Use Regulations.
§ 155-5.02 — Table of Accessory Use Regulations.
§ 155-5.03 — Notes to Table of Use Regulations.
§ 155-5.05 — Notes to Table of Dimensional Regulations.
§ 155-5.08 — Revitalization Overlay special permit (RO).
§ 155-5.09 — Watertown Square Design Overlay District.
§ 155-5.10 — Limited Redevelopment District (RD).
§ 155-5.11 — Assisted Living Overlay District (ALOD).
§ 155-5.12 — Arsenal Overlay Development District (AODD).
155-5.12(f){1} — AUTOMOBILE
155-5.12(f){2} — BICYCLE
§ 155-5.14 — Religious/School Building Overlay District (R/SOD).
§ 155-5.15 — Municipal reuse and development.
§ 155-5.16 — Pleasant Street Corridor District (PSCD).
§ 155-5.17 — Design guidelines.
§ 155-5.18 — Regional Mixed Use District (RMUD).
Ch 155 Art VI — Automotive and Bicycle Parking Requirements
§ 155-6.00 — Intent of requirements.
§ 155-6.01 — Required off-street parking spaces.
§ 155-6.02 — Location and design of off-street parking spaces.
§ 155-6.07 — Bicycle parking.
§ 155-7.03 — Signs in all districts.
§ 155-7.06 — Signs in the NB, LB, CB, I, RMUD, and PSCD Districts.
§ 155-7.12 — Exterior lighting standards.
§ 155-7.13 — Exterior lighting technical submittals.
§ 155-8.00 — Regulation of soil removal or ledge.
§ 155-8.05 — Solar energy systems.
§ 155-9.01 — Building permit.
§ 155-9.03 — Site plan review of certain residential and non-residential developments.
§ 155-9.08 — Special permit criteria for I-3 District - lot size.
§ 155-9.09 — Limited approval of special permit.
§ 155-9.12 — Special permit approval of certain site plans.
§ 156.04 — Review of proposed alteration, construction or demolition of a designated landmark.
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Parking off-street
§ 155-2.59 — Non-conforming building or lot.
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Parks
§ 36.02 — Membership and term.
§ 36.06 — Intent.
§ 38.07 — Policy.
§ 55.01 — Curbing requirements.
§ 70.05 — Duties and responsibilities.
Ch 71 — Parking and Stopping Regulations
Ch 71 Sbc I — Handicapped Parking
§ 71.01 — Spaces required.
§ 71.02 — Signs.
§ 71.03 — Obstructing parking spaces or ramps.
§ 71.04 — Registration plates.
§ 71.99 — Penalty.
73-101{1} — BUS STOP
73-101{12} — PARKING
73-101{13} — PARKING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
73-101{14} — PARKING METER
73-101{15} — PARKING METER SPACE
73-101{16} — PARKING METER ZONE
73-101{19} — PUBLIC ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION
73-101{28} — TAXICAB STANDS
§ 73-203 — Temporary prohibition of parking.
§ 73-304 — Placement and maintenance; required for sections to be in effect.
Ch 73 Art V — Stopping, Standing and Parking
§ 73-501 — General prohibitions.
§ 73-501.A — Meters at intersections.
§ 73-502 — Service zones.
§ 73-503 — Diagonal parking.
§ 73-504 — Parking of vehicles for sale.
§ 73-505 — All-night parking.
§ 73-506 — Parking locations and prohibitions.
§ 73-506.A — Parking meter locations and regulations.
§ 73-507 — Parking at safety zones.
§ 73-508 — Bus stops.
§ 73-509 — Taxicab stands.
§ 73-510 — Curbs adjacent to public buildings and places of public assemblage.
§ 73-511 — Weather emergency regulations.
§ 73-512 — Handicap parking.
§ 73-513 — Electric vehicle parking.
§ 73-5A01 — Statutory authority; exemptions.
§ 73-5A05 — General prohibition towing zones.
§ 73-5A06 — Parking and standing within tow-away zones.
§ 73-5A07 — Official traffic signs required.
§ 73-7A05 — Pedestrian crossing and use of roadways.
§ 73-801 — Violations and penalties.
§ 73-901 — Schedule I, Parking Regulations.
§ 73-902 — Schedule I-A, Parking Meter Zones.
§ 73-903 — Schedule I-B, Tow-Away Zones.
§ 73-906 — Schedule IV, Isolated Stop Signs.
§ 73-907 — Schedule V, Established Parking Penalties.
§ 73-910 — Schedule VIII, Must Turn Right or Left.
§ 91.04 — Restraint of dogs.
§ 91.05 — Restricted areas.
§ 91.06 — Removal of dog waste.
§ 91.09 — Miscellaneous.
§ 91.10 — Enforcement of the Animal Control Ordinance.
§ 92.06 — Regulation of fire lanes.
94.01{4} — FIRE LANE
94.01{6} — PARKING METER
94.01{13} — TAXI STAND
§ 94.03 — Standards for placement of newsracks.
97.02(A){15} — PREMISES
§ 98.01 — General provisions.
98.02(A){4} — CONVEYANCE
98.02(A){6} — IMPERVIOUS SURFACE OR AREA
§ 130.07 — Public intoxication.
152.03{5} — EXTERIOR ARCHITECTURAL FEATURE
§ 154.03 — Prohibited activities.
§ 155-1.00 — Purpose of Zoning Ordinance.
§ 155-2.14 — Business accessory use, usual.
§ 155-2.17 — Driveway.
§ 155-2.34 — Gross floor area.
§ 155-2.38 — Hotel, motel.
§ 155-2.39 — Impervious coverage.
§ 155-2.59 — Non-conforming building or lot.
§ 155-2.62 — Open space.
§ 155-4.02 — Uses subject to other regulations.
§ 155-4.03 — Accessory uses.
§ 155-4.08 — Applicability of dimensional regulations.
§ 155-4.11 — Exceptions to setback requirements.
§ 155-5.01 — Table of Use Regulations.
§ 155-5.02 — Table of Accessory Use Regulations.
§ 155-5.03 — Notes to Table of Use Regulations.
§ 155-5.05 — Notes to Table of Dimensional Regulations.
§ 155-5.08 — Revitalization Overlay special permit (RO).
§ 155-5.09 — Watertown Square Design Overlay District.
§ 155-5.10 — Limited Redevelopment District (RD).
§ 155-5.11 — Assisted Living Overlay District (ALOD).
§ 155-5.12 — Arsenal Overlay Development District (AODD).
155-5.12(f){1} — AUTOMOBILE
155-5.12(f){2} — BICYCLE
§ 155-5.14 — Religious/School Building Overlay District (R/SOD).
§ 155-5.15 — Municipal reuse and development.
§ 155-5.16 — Pleasant Street Corridor District (PSCD).
§ 155-5.17 — Design guidelines.
§ 155-5.18 — Regional Mixed Use District (RMUD).
Ch 155 Art VI — Automotive and Bicycle Parking Requirements
§ 155-6.00 — Intent of requirements.
§ 155-6.01 — Required off-street parking spaces.
§ 155-6.02 — Location and design of off-street parking spaces.
§ 155-6.07 — Bicycle parking.
§ 155-7.03 — Signs in all districts.
§ 155-7.06 — Signs in the NB, LB, CB, I, RMUD, and PSCD Districts.
§ 155-7.12 — Exterior lighting standards.
§ 155-7.13 — Exterior lighting technical submittals.
§ 155-8.00 — Regulation of soil removal or ledge.
§ 155-8.05 — Solar energy systems.
§ 155-9.01 — Building permit.
§ 155-9.03 — Site plan review of certain residential and non-residential developments.
§ 155-9.08 — Special permit criteria for I-3 District - lot size.
§ 155-9.09 — Limited approval of special permit.
§ 155-9.12 — Special permit approval of certain site plans.
§ 156.04 — Review of proposed alteration, construction or demolition of a designated landmark.
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Peddling and soliciting
§ C-3-2 — POWERS AND DUTIES.
§ 34.02 — Contracts for supplies and services.
§ 73-7A08 — Pedestrians soliciting rides or business.
§ 110.01 — Hackney carriages.
Ch 112 Sbc II — Door-to-Door Solicitation
§ 112.20 — Purpose.
112.21(A){2} — REGISTERED SOLICITOR
112.21(A){4} — SOLICITING
§ 112.22 — Registration required.
§ 112.23 — Registration process.
§ 112.25 — Registration cards.
§ 112.27 — Notice regulating solicitation.
§ 112.28 — Duties of solicitors.
§ 112.29 — Restrictions on methods of solicitation.
§ 152.30 — Established.
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Pensions
§ TSO.01 — Table I: Acceptance of State Law Provisions.
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Performance standards
§ 96.06 — Opening or obstruction of public way.
§ 98.01 — General provisions.
98.02(A){11} — MASSACHUSETTS STORMWATER MANAGEMENT STANDARDS
§ 98.05 — Performance standards.
§ 154.04 — Exceptions.
§ 154.10 — Permits, determinations and conditions.
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Permitted uses
§ 155-4.01 — Permitted uses.
§ 155-5.03 — Notes to Table of Use Regulations.
§ 155-5.06 — Floodplain District.
§ 155-5.07 — Affordable housing.
§ 155-5.08 — Revitalization Overlay special permit (RO).
§ 155-5.09 — Watertown Square Design Overlay District.
§ 155-5.10 — Limited Redevelopment District (RD).
§ 155-5.11 — Assisted Living Overlay District (ALOD).
§ 155-5.12 — Arsenal Overlay Development District (AODD).
§ 155-5.14 — Religious/School Building Overlay District (R/SOD).
§ 155-6.05 — Outdoor automobile storage, new or used vehicles.
§ 155-7.00 — Intent and purpose.
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Places of worship
§ 155-5.03 — Notes to Table of Use Regulations.
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Planning Board
§ C-9-6 — TEMPORARY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE.
§ 31.50 — Expiration of terms.
§ 31.64 — Planning Board.
§ 31.66 — Planning Board.
§ 36.02 — Membership and term.
§ 151.02 — Powers and duties.
§ 151.04 — Composition.
§ 152.15 — Application hearings.
§ 154.09 — Coordination with other boards and offices.
§ 155-2.42 — Interested party.
§ 155-2.47 — Lot.
§ 155-3.02 — Boundaries of the districts.
§ 155-4.06 — Alteration of non-conforming uses and buildings/structures.
§ 155-5.07 — Affordable housing.
§ 155-5.08 — Revitalization Overlay special permit (RO).
§ 155-5.09 — Watertown Square Design Overlay District.
§ 155-5.12 — Arsenal Overlay Development District (AODD).
155-5.12(f){1} — AUTOMOBILE
155-5.12(f){2} — BICYCLE
§ 155-5.15 — Municipal reuse and development.
§ 155-5.16 — Pleasant Street Corridor District (PSCD).
§ 155-5.18 — Regional Mixed Use District (RMUD).
§ 155-6.01 — Required off-street parking spaces.
§ 155-6.02 — Location and design of off-street parking spaces.
§ 155-6.03 — Required off-street loading spaces.
§ 155-7.02 — Application and procedure.
§ 155-7.07 — Sign special permit.
§ 155-9.00 — Enforcement; violations.
§ 155-9.03 — Site plan review of certain residential and non-residential developments.
§ 155-9.04 — Application and hearing procedures for special permits and variances.
§ 155-9.06 — Special permit criteria for I-1 and I-2 Districts.
§ 155-9.18 — Special permits and variances; withdrawal without prejudice; reconsideration.
§ 155-9.20 — Amendments to zoning ordinance.
§ 155-9.21 — Public hearings for amendments.
§ 155-9.22 — Notice of public hearings for amendments.
§ 156.02 — Recommendation of the designation of historic landmarks by the Historical Commission.
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Plastics
§ 52.02 — Separation of recyclables.
Ch 115 — Single-Use Plastic Bag Reduction
§ 115.01 — Intent and purpose.
115.02(A){1} — DEGRADABLE PLASTIC BAGS
115.02(A){6} — REUSABLE BAG
115.02(A){7} — SINGLE-USE PLASTIC BAG
§ 115.03 — Requirements.
§ 115.04 — Exemption.
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Playgrounds
§ 38.07 — Policy.
§ 130.05 — Defacing public playgrounds.
§ 130.07 — Public intoxication.
§ 155-5.03 — Notes to Table of Use Regulations.
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Plumber
53.01{8} — BUILDING DRAIN
53.01{35} — GREASE TRAP
53.01{50} — OIL TRAP
§ 53.03 — Building sewers, building storm sewers and connections.
§ 53.06 — Enforcement.
§ 151.02 — Powers and duties.
§ 151.03 — Transfer of planning; facilities inspection functions.
§ 151.04 — Composition.
§ 155-5.07 — Affordable housing.
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Police Chief
§ C-9-6 — TEMPORARY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE.
§ 112.25 — Registration cards.
§ 112.30 — Enforcement; revocation of registration.
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Police Department
§ 30.23 — Work week.
§ 31.06 — Conflict of interest.
§ 31.71 — Appointment of commissioners; term.
§ 70.02 — Membership.
73-101{7} — EMERGENCY VEHICLE
73-101{11} — OFFICER
§ 73-5A05 — General prohibition towing zones.
§ 73-5A06 — Parking and standing within tow-away zones.
§ 73-5A08 — Police to keep record of towed vehicles.
91.02(A){19} — WATERTOWN POLICE OFFICER
§ 92.06 — Regulation of fire lanes.
§ 94.05 — Removal of newsracks.
§ 95.05 — Enforcement.
§ 112.22 — Registration required.
§ 112.23 — Registration process.
§ 112.25 — Registration cards.
§ 112.27 — Notice regulating solicitation.
§ 112.28 — Duties of solicitors.
§ 130.07 — Public intoxication.
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Police officer
§ 30.31 — Residency requirement for police officers and fire fighters.
§ 35.01 — Prosecution of offenses.
73-101{25} — STANDING
§ 73-303 — Obedience to traffic signs, signals and markings.
§ 73-501 — General prohibitions.
§ 73-506.A — Parking meter locations and regulations.
§ 73-512 — Handicap parking.
§ 73-720 — No driving through safety zones.
§ 73-723 — Meaning of whistles.
§ 73-7A01 — Crossing of ways or roadways.
91.02(A){19} — WATERTOWN POLICE OFFICER
§ 91.03 — Dog licensing.
§ 91.09 — Miscellaneous.
§ 91.10 — Enforcement of the Animal Control Ordinance.
§ 96.02 — Placing articles on public way or sidewalk.
§ 96.11 — Obstruction of passage on sidewalks.
§ 96.27 — Enforcement of snow and ice removal.
§ 112.25 — Registration cards.
§ 112.30 — Enforcement; revocation of registration.
§ 130.02 — Loitering.
§ 154.14 — Enforcement.
§ TSO.01 — Table I: Acceptance of State Law Provisions.
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Pollution
§ 53.01 — Definitions.
53.01{14} — CATCH BASIN
53.01{37} — INCOMPATIBLE POLLUTANT
53.01{55} — POLLUTANTS
53.01{56} — POLLUTION
53.01{58} — PRETREATMENT
53.01{76} — TOXIC POLLUTANT
53.01{84} — WASTEWATER TREATMENT PROCESS
§ 53.03 — Building sewers, building storm sewers and connections.
§ 53.05 — Industrial discharge and pretreatment requirements.
§ 95.02 — Definitions and measurements of noise.
§ 97.01 — Purpose and intent.
97.02(A){2} — BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES (BMPs)
97.02(A){3} — CLEAN WATER ACT
97.02(A){10} — NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) STORMWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT
97.02(A){13} — POLLUTANT
97.02(A){14} — POLLUTION
97.02(A){17} — STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN
§ 97.06 — Ultimate responsibility.
§ 97.07 — Discharge prohibitions.
§ 97.11 — Watercourse protection.
§ 97.12 — Notification of spills.
§ 98.01 — General provisions.
98.02(A){3} — BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICE (BMP)
98.02(A){11} — MASSACHUSETTS STORMWATER MANAGEMENT STANDARDS
98.02(A){18} — POLLUTANT
§ 154.01 — Purpose.
154.02(A)(2){1} — ALTER
§ 154.03 — Prohibited activities.
§ 155-1.00 — Purpose of Zoning Ordinance.
§ 155-5.16 — Pleasant Street Corridor District (PSCD).
§ 155-9.03 — Site plan review of certain residential and non-residential developments.
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Pools
§ C-3-7 — RESIDENTS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE
§ 97.07 — Discharge prohibitions.
98.02(A){6} — IMPERVIOUS SURFACE OR AREA
154.02(A)(2){6} — VERNAL POOL
§ 154.03 — Prohibited activities.
§ 154.10 — Permits, determinations and conditions.
§ 155-2.11 — Building coverage.
§ 155-2.26 — Fence.
§ 155-2.39 — Impervious coverage.
§ 155-2.62 — Open space.
§ 155-4.03 — Accessory uses.
§ 155-5.02 — Table of Accessory Use Regulations.
§ 155-5.08 — Revitalization Overlay special permit (RO).
§ 155-5.15 — Municipal reuse and development.
§ 155-5.16 — Pleasant Street Corridor District (PSCD).
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Porches
§ 155-2.11 — Building coverage.
§ 155-2.34 — Gross floor area.
§ 155-4.11 — Exceptions to setback requirements.
§ 155-5.16 — Pleasant Street Corridor District (PSCD).
§ 155-8.05 — Solar energy systems.
§ 156.03 — Designation.
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Powers and duties
§ C-2-2 — COUNCIL PRESIDENT.
§ C-2-7 — OFFICERS APPOINTED BY THE COUNCIL OR COUNCIL PRESIDENT.
§ C-3-2 — POWERS AND DUTIES.
§ C-3-5 — ACTING CITY MANAGER.
§ C-3-6 — EVALUATION OF CITY MANAGER.
§ C-4-1 — SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
§ C-4-2 — LIBRARY TRUSTEES.
§ C-7-1 — BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS.
§ C-8-6 — UNIFORM PROCEDURES APPLICABLE TO MULTIPLE MEMBER BODIES.
§ C-9-3 — TRANSFER OF RECORDS AND PROPERTY.
§ 30.02 — Auditor.
§ 36.04 — Duties.
§ 151.02 — Powers and duties.
§ 151.04 — Composition.
§ 155-5.07 — Affordable housing.
§ 155-9.03 — Site plan review of certain residential and non-residential developments.
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Profanity
§ 130.01 — Disorderly behavior.
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Prohibited uses
§ 155-4.04 — Prohibited uses.
§ 155-5.12 — Arsenal Overlay Development District (AODD).
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Public assemblies
§ 95.04 — Exceptions.
§ 155-6.01 — Required off-street parking spaces.
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Public Works Committee
§ 36.14 — Responsibilities.
§ 38.03 — Process.