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+ Chapter 1 GENERAL

– Article 1-1 How Code Designated and Cited

– Article 1-2 Construction of Ordinances

+ Article 1-3 Definitions

• Section 1-3-1 General Rule Regarding Definitions

• Section 1-3-2 Acts by Agents

• Section 1-3-3 City

• Section 1-3-4 Code

• Section 1-3-5 Council

• Section 1-3-6 Day

• Section 1-3-7 Daytime, Nighttime

• Section 1-3-8 Department, Board, Commission, Office, Officer or Employee

• Section 1-3-9 Gender; Singular and Plural

• Section 1-3-10 In the City

• Section 1-3-11 Joint Authority

• Section 1-3-12 Manager

• Section 1-3-13 Month

• Section 1-3-14 Oath

• Section 1-3-15 Or, And

• Section 1-3-16 Person

• Section 1-3-17 Personal Property

• Section 1-3-18 Preceding, Following

• Section 1-3-19 Property

• Section 1-3-20 Real Property

• Section 1-3-21 Shall, May

• Section 1-3-22 Shall Have Been

• Section 1-3-23 Signature or Subscription by Mark

• Section 1-3-24 State

• Section 1-3-25 Tenant or Occupant

• Section 1-3-26 Tenses

• Section 1-3-27 Time-Computation

• Section 1-3-28 Time-Reasonable

• Section 1-3-29 Week

• Section 1-3-30 Writing

• Section 1-3-31 Year

+ Article 1-4 Reference to Chapters, Articles or Sections: Conflicting Provisions

• Section 1-4-1 Additional Rules of Construction

• Section 1-4-2 References to this Code

• Section 1-4-3 Conflicting Provisions-Different Chapters

• Section 1-4-4 Conflicting Provisions-Same Chapter

– Article 1-5 Section Headings

– Article 1-6 Effect of Repeal

– Article 1-7 Severability of Parts of Code

– Article 1-8 Penalty

+ Article 1-9 Repeal of Existing Ordinances

• Section 1-9-1 Effective Date of Repeal

• Section 1-9-2 Ordinances Exempt from Repeal

– Article 1-10 Effective Date of Code

+ Chapter 2 MAYOR AND COUNCIL

+ Article 2-1 Council

• Section 2-1-1 Elected Officers

• Section 2-1-2 Corporate Powers

• Section 2-1-3 Duties of Office

• Section 2-1-4 Vacancies in Council

• Section 2-1-5 Compensation

• Section 2-1-6 Oath of Office

• Section 2-1-7 Bond

• Section 2-1-8 Financial Disclosure Statement

+ Article 2-2 Mayor

• Section 2-2-1 Office of Mayor

• Section 2-2-2 Vice Mayor

• Section 2-2-3 Acting Mayor

• Section 2-2-4 Powers and Duties of the Mayor

• Section 2-2-5 Absence of Mayor

• Section 2-2-6 Failure to Sign Documents

+ Article 2-3 Election

• Section 2-3-1 Primary Election

• Section 2-3-2 Non-Political Ballot

• Section 2-3-3 General Election Nomination

• Section 2-3-4 Election to Office

• Section 2-3-5 Candidate Financial Disclosure

• Section 2-3-6 Election Day

• Section 2-3-7 Referendum and Initiative Elections

+ Article 2-4 Council Procedure

• Section 2-4-1 Regular Meetings

• Section 2-4-2 Special Meetings

• Section 2-4-3 Meeting to Be Public

• Section 2-4-4 Quorum

• Section 2-4-5 Agenda

• Section 2-4-6 Consent Agenda

• Section 2-4-7 Order of Business

• Section 2-4-8 Voting

• Section 2-4-9 Suspension of Rules

+ Article 2-5 Ordinances, Resolutions and Contracts

• Section 2-5-1 Prior Approval

• Section 2-5-2 Introduction

• Section 2-5-3 Same Day Passage Prohibited

• Section 2-5-4 Introduction and Adoption of Ordinances

• Section 2-5-5 Requirements for an Ordinance

• Section 2-5-6 Effective Date of Ordinance

• Section 2-5-7 Signatures Required

• Section 2-5-8 Publishing Required

• Section 2-5-9 Posting Required

+ Article 2-6 Boards and Commissions

• Section 2-6-1 Authority

• Section 2-6-2 Membership

• Section 2-6-3 Terms; Limitation

• Section 2-6-4 Officers

• Section 2-6-5 Meetings

• Section 2-6-6 Duties

+ Article 2-7 Recreation and Public Grounds Commission

• Section 2-7-1 Established

• Section 2-7-2 Membership

• Section 2-7-3 Purpose and Duties

+ Article 2-9 Indemnification of Members of the Council, City Officers, City Employees and Members of Committees, Commissions and Boards

• Section 2-9-1 Persons Covered

• Section 2-9-2 Indemnification and Protection of City Officials by City

• Section 2-9-3 Insurance Coverage

• Section 2-9-4 Notice of Claim

+ Chapter 3 ADMINISTRATION

+ Article 3-1 Officers in General

• Section 3-1-1 Officers

• Section 3-1-2 Additional Officers

• Section 3-1-3 Bond

• Section 3-1-4 Vacancies; Holding More Than One Office

• Section 3-1-5 Additional Powers and Duties

+ Article 3-2 Officers

• Section 3-2-1 City Manager

• Section 3-2-2 City Clerk

• Section 3-2-3 Police Chief

• Section 3-2-4 City Engineer

• Section 3-2-5 City Attorney

• Section 3-2-6 City Magistrate

• Section 3-2-7 City Treasurer

+ Article 3-3 Personnel System

• Section 3-3-1 Personnel Policy Manual

• Section 3-3-2 Conditions of Employment

• Section 3-3-3 Political Activity

+ Article 3-4 Purchasing

• Section 3-4-1 In General

• Section 3-4-2 Award by Council

• Section 3-4-3 Definitions

• Section 3-4-4 Purchasing Authority

• Section 3-4-5 Unauthorized Purchases

• Section 3-4-6 Public Works Projects

• Section 3-4-7 Formal Purchase Procedure

• Section 3-4-8 Change Orders

• Section 3-4-9 Forms

• Section 3-4-10 Surplus Supplies and Equipment

+ Article 3-5 Civil Preparedness and Disaster

• Section 3-5-1 Purposes

• Section 3-5-2 Definitions

• Section 3-5-3 Civil Preparedness Organization

• Section 3-5-4 Powers and Duties

• Section 3-5-5 Mutual Aid

• Section 3-5-6 Immunity of City and Representatives Thereof

• Section 3-5-7 Enforcement of Orders, Rules and Regulations

• Section 3-5-8 Violations

+ Chapter 4 POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS

– Article 4-1 Police Department

– Article 4-2 Fire Department

+ Chapter 5 MAGISTRATE COURT

+ Article 5-1 Magistrate Court Established; Jurisdiction

• Section 5-1-1 Established; Jurisdiction

+ Article 5-2 Presiding Officer

• Section 5-2-1 City Magistrate

• Section 5-2-2 Assistant City Magistrate

• Section 5-2-3 Powers and Duties of City Magistrate

• Section 5-2-4 Hearing Officer

+ Article 5-3 Proceedings of the Magistrate Court

• Section 5-3-1 Proceedings

• Section 5-3-2 Court Enhancement Fund

• Section 5-3-3 Bail

– Article 5-4 Personnel Policy Manual

+ Chapter 6 ANIMALS

+ Article 6-1 Rules and Regulations

• Section 6-1-1 Dangerous Animals

• Section 6-1-2 Killing Dangerous Animals

• Section 6-1-3 Noises

• Section 6-1-4 Restrictions on Keeping Animals

• Section 6-1-5 Swine

• Section 6-1-6 Disposal of Fecal Matter

+ Article 6-2 Rabies/Animal Control Leash Law

• Section 6-2-1 Definitions

• Section 6-2-2 Powers and Duties of the State Veterinarian and the Livestock Board

• Section 6-2-3 Powers and Duties of State Department of Health Services

• Section 6-2-4 Powers and Duties of Enforcement Agent

• Section 6-2-5 License Fees for Dogs; Tags; Records; Penalties; Classification

• Section 6-2-6 Anti-Rabies Vaccination; Vaccination and License Stations

• Section 6-2-7 Kennel Permit; Fee; Violation

• Section 6-2-8 Dogs Not Permitted At Large; Wearing License

• Section 6-2-9 Impounding and Disposing of Dogs and Cats; Reclaiming Impounded Dogs and Cats; Pound Fees

• Section 6-2-10 Handling of Biting Animals; Responsibility for Reporting Animal Bites

• Section 6-2-11 Unlawful Interference with Enforcement Agent

• Section 6-2-12 Removing Impounded Animals

• Section 6-2-13 Unlawful Keeping of Dogs

• Section 6-2-14 Violation; Classification

• Section 6-2-15 Dogs; Liability

• Section 6-2-16 Proper Care, Maintenance and Destruction of Impounded Animals

• Section 6-2-17 Violation; Penalty

+ Chapter 7 BUILDING

+ Article 7-1 Building Code

• Section 7-1-1 Adoption of International Building Code, 2006 Edition

• Section 7-1-3 Adoption of the International Residential Code, 2006 Edition

• Section 7-1-5 Conformance to Zoning Ordinance

• Section 7-1-6 Adoption of Adobe Code

• Section 7-1-7 Building Permit Fees

• Section 7-1-8 Violation; Penalty

+ Article 7-2 Plumbing Code

• Section 7-2-1 Adoption of International Plumbing Code, 2006 Edition

• Section 7-2-2 Water Conservation

+ Article 7-3 Electrical Code

• Section 7-3-1 Adoption of National Electrical Code, 2005 Edition

• Section 7-3-2 Amendments to the National Electrical Code, 2005 Edition

• Section 7-3-3 Public Utilities

+ Article 7-4 Mechanical Code

• Section 7-4-1 Adoption of the International Mechanical Code, 2006 Edition

+ Article 7-5 Fire Code

• Section 7-5-1 Adoption of the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition

• Section 7-5-2 Amendments to the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition

• Section 7-5-3 Violation; Penalties

+ Article 7-6 Fuel Gas Code

• Section 7-6-1 Adoption of International Fuel Gas Code, 2006 Edition

+ Article 7-7 Energy Conservation Code

• Section 7-7-1 Adoption of International Energy Conservation Code, 2006 Edition

+ Article 7-8 Amendments to Uniform Codes

• Section 7-8-1 Adoption of Amendments to Uniform Codes

• Section 7-8-2 City Reliance on Information Supplied

• Section 7-8-3 Violation; Penalty

– Article 7-9 MAG Standard Specifications and Uniform Details for Public Works Construction

– Article 7-10 Building Official

– Article 7-11 Development Fees

+ Article 7-12 Utility Poles and Wires

• Section 7-12-1 Definitions

• Section 7-12-2 Permit for Erection; Exceptions

• Section 7-12-3 Procedure for Obtaining Permit; Denial and Appeal

• Section 7-12-4 Standards for Issuance of Permits

– Article 7-13 Installation of Mailboxes; Other Obstructions

+ Article 7-14 Outdoor Light Control

• Section 7-14-1 Purpose

• Section 7-14-2 Applicability

• Section 7-14-3 Standards

• Section 7-14-4 Plan Required

• Section 7-14-5 Non-Standard Lighting

+ Article 7-15 Swimming Pools

• Section 7-15-1 Approval of Plans

• Section 7-15-2 Statement of Policy

• Section 7-15-3 Lighting

+ Article 7-16 Construction in Public Rights-of-Way; Location and Relocation of Facilities in Public Rights-of-Way

• Section 7-16-1 Permit Required; Contents of Application

• Section 7-16-2 Traffic Control

• Section 7-16-3 Fees

• Section 7-16-4 Location and Relocation of Facilities in Public Rights-of-Way

+ Chapter 8 BUSINESS REGULATIONS

+ Article 8-1 Peddlers

• Section 8-1-1 Business License and Registration Required

• Section 8-1-2 Application to City

• Section 8-1-3 Issuance of Registration Cards

• Section 8-1-4 Revocation of Registration Cards

• Section 8-1-5 Peddling Without Registration Cards Prohibited

• Section 8-1-6 Permission Required for Selling on Streets or Sidewalks

• Section 8-1-7 Signs to be Observed

• Section 8-1-8 Hours of Solicitation Limited

• Section 8-1-9 Newspaper Vendors Exempt

+ Article 8-1A Charitable, Religious, Educational, Patriotic and Philanthropic Organizations

• Section 8-1A-1 Permit Required

• Section 8-1A-2 Issuance of Permit

• Section 8-1A-3 Expiration and Revocation of Permits

+ Article 8-2 Business License Code

• Section 8-2-1 License Required

• Section 8-2-2 Issuance of License

• Section 8-2-3 Payment

• Section 8-2-4 Posting of License

• Section 8-2-5 Zoning Regulation

• Section 8-2-6 Exhibition of License Required

• Section 8-2-7 License Not Transferable

• Section 8-2-8 Exemption

• Section 8-2-9 Fees

• Section 8-2-10 Information Required

• Section 8-2-11 Denial and Revocation of Licenses; Hearing

• Section 8-2-12 Appeal

• Section 8-2-13 Interim Licenses

• Section 8-2-14 Re-application for License

+ Article 8-3 Distribution of Handbills

• Section 8-3-1 Definitions

• Section 8-3-2 Posting Notice, Handbill, etc., Prohibited

• Section 8-3-3 Throwing Handbills in Public Places; Lawful Distribution

• Section 8-3-4 Placing Handbills in or Upon Vehicles

• Section 8-3-5 Distributing Handbills and Subscribed Materials at Private Premises

• Section 8-3-6 Distributing Handbills at Registered Premises Prohibited

– Article 8A-1 Adoption of Model Tax Code

+ Chapter 8A TRANSACTION PRIVILEGE TAX

+ Article 8A-1 Adoption of Model Tax Code

• Section 8A-1-1 Adoption by Reference

• Section 8A-1-2 Violation; Penalty

+ Chapter 9 HEALTH AND SANITATION

+ Article 9-1 Health and Sanitation

• Section 9-1-1 Definitions

• Section 9-1-2 Collection Agency

• Section 9-1-3 Collection Schedule

• Section 9-1-4 Rates

• Section 9-1-5 Recycling Program

+ Article 9-2 Preparation of Refuse for Collection

• Section 9-2-1 Preparation of Refuse

• Section 9-2-2 Location for Pick Up

• Section 9-2-3 Lids and Covers

• Section 9-2-4 Use of Containers

• Section 9-2-5 Medical Waste

+ Article 9-3 Other Methods of Garbage and Trash Removal

• Section 9-3-1 Hauling Refuse

• Section 9-3-2 Vehicles and Receptacles to be Spill Proof

• Section 9-3-3 Spilled Refuse

• Section 9-3-4 Dumping Refuse

• Section 9-3-5 Burning Refuse

+ Article 9-4 Removal of Litter

• Section 9-4-1 Definitions

• Section 9-4-2 Litter on Private Property

• Section 9-4-3 Owner to Maintain Premises

• Section 9-4-4 Procedure to Compel Removal of Litter

• Section 9-4-5 Notice to Remove

• Section 9-4-6 Service of Notice

• Section 9-4-7 Appeal to Council

• Section 9-4-8 Removal by City

• Section 9-4-9 Lien for Removal

• Section 9-4-10 Placement of Debris

+ Article 9-5 Public Nuisances

• Section 9-5-1 Purpose and Scope

• Section 9-5-2 Definitions

• Section 9-5-3 Owner, Occupant or Person in Control to Maintain Premises

• Section 9-5-4 Public Nuisances Defined

• Section 9-5-5 Property Maintenance Regulations

• Section 9-5-6 Authority to Inspect

• Section 9-5-7 Abatement in Lieu of or in Addition to Civil or Criminal Complaint

• Section 9-5-8 Emergency Abatement

• Section 9-5-9 Interference with Abatement

• Section 9-5-10 False Information

• Section 9-5-11 Notice to Abate Nuisance

• Section 9-5-12 Violation; Penalty

+ Article 9-6 Fugitive Dust Control

• Section 9-6-1 Definitions

• Section 9-6-2 Parking Restrictions on Vacant Lots

• Section 9-6-3 Operation of Vehicles on Public and Private Property

• Section 9-6-4 Parking, Maneuvering, Ingress and Egress

• Section 9-6-5 Leaf Blower Restrictions

• Section 9-6-6 Compliance Monitoring

• Section 9-6-7 Violation Deemed a Public Nuisance

• Section 9-6-8 Remedies Not Exclusive

• Section 9-6-9 Compatibility with Other Regulations

+ Chapter 10 OFFENSES

+ Article 10-1 Miscellaneous Offenses

• Section 10-1-1 Dangerous Constructions

• Section 10-1-2 Explosives

• Section 10-1-3 Noise

• Section 10-1-4 Prostitution

• Section 10-1-5 Signs and Banners

• Section 10-1-6 Trespass

• Section 10-1-7 Skateboards; In-line Skates; Roller Skates

• Section 10-1-8 Motorized Skateboards

• Section 10-1-9 Curfew

• Section 10-1-10 Graffiti Prevention, Prohibition and Removal

• Section 10-1-11 Sale of Products Containing Pseudo-Ephedrine

• Section 10-1-12 Smoking in City Buildings and Vehicles Prohibited

• Section 10-1-15 Fireworks

+ Chapter 11 TREE PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION

– Article 11-1 Definitions

+ Article 11-2 Forest Plan

• Section 11-2-1 Adoption of Forest Plan

• Section 11-2-2 Compliance with Forest Plan Required

+ Article 11-3 City Forester

• Section 11-3-1 Designation of City Forester

• Section 11-3-2 Duties and Responsibilities of City Forester

+ Article 11-4 Tree Requirements

• Section 11-4-1 Planting

• Section 11-4-2 Prohibited Planting

• Section 11-4-3 Spacing

• Section 11-4-4 Distance from Street Corners and Fireplugs

• Section 11-4-5 Utilities

• Section 11-4-6 Public Tree Care

• Section 11-4-7 Posting of Signs, Reflectors, Numbers or Letters

• Section 11-4-8 Pruning, Corner Clearance

• Section 11-4-9 Dead or Diseased Tree Removal on Private Property

• Section 11-4-10 Tree Removal on Public Property

– Article 11-5 Interference with City Tree Board

– Article 11-6 Review by City Council

+ Chapter 12 TRAFFIC AND MOTOR VEHICLES

– Article 12-1 Applicability of State Law

+ Article 12-2 Administration

• Section 12-2-1 Duty of Police Department

• Section 12-2-2 Records of Traffic Violations

• Section 12-2-3 Police Department to Investigate Accidents

• Section 12-2-4 Traffic Accident Studies

• Section 12-2-5 Traffic Accident Reports

• Section 12-2-6 Authority to Detain Persons to Serve Traffic Complaint

+ Article 12-3 Traffic Control

• Section 12-3-1 Directing Traffic

• Section 12-3-2 Obedience to Traffic Regulations

• Section 12-3-3 Traffic Control Devices

• Section 12-3-4 Speed Limits

• Section 12-3-5 Authority to Designate Crosswalks, Establish Safety Zones and Mark Traffic Lanes

• Section 12-3-6 Authority to Place and Obedience to Turning Markers

• Section 12-3-7 Authority to Place and Obedience to Restricted Turn Signs

• Section 12-3-8 One-way Streets and Alleys

• Section 12-3-9 Regulation of Traffic at Intersections

• Section 12-3-10 Drivers to Obey Signs

• Section 12-3-11 Processions

• Section 12-3-12 Impounding Vehicles

• Section 12-3-13 Council Review of Traffic Control

+ Article 12-4 Parking

• Section 12-4-1 Method of Parking

• Section 12-4-2 Blocking Traffic

• Section 12-4-3 Authority to Erect Signs Restricting Parking

• Section 12-4-4 Parking Vehicles on Sidewalks and in Alleys

• Section 12-4-5 Restricted Parking Areas for the Physically Disabled

• Section 12-4-6 Council Review of Parking

• Section 12-4-7 Residential Parking

• Section 12-4-8 Parking for Purpose of Vehicle Sales

• Section 12-4-9 Parking Trucks, Tractors, Trailers, Buses, and Recreational Vehicles on Public Streets in Residential Zones; Exceptions

• Section 12-4-10 Violation; Penalty

+ Article 12-5 Inoperable or Unregistered Vehicles

• Section 12-5-1 Inoperable or Unregistered Vehicle on Right-of-Way

+ Article 12-6 Restriction of Truck Travel upon City Streets

• Section 12-6-1 Applicability

• Section 12-6-2 Definitions

• Section 12-6-3 Permissible Routes; Exceptions

• Section 12-6-4 Gross Weight of Trucks

• Section 12-6-5 Liability for Damages

• Section 12-6-6 Violation; Penalty

+ Chapter 13 BICYCLES, MOPEDS AND GOLF CARTS

+ Article 13-1 Definitions, Penalties, Application

• Section 13-1-1 Definitions

• Section 13-1-2 Responsibility of Parent

• Section 13-1-3 Application of Provisions

• Section 13-1-4 Penalty

+ Article 13-2 Abandoned Bicycles

• Section 13-2-1 Duty of City to Take Possession

• Section 13-2-2 Notice of Owner

• Section 13-2-3 Sales

• Section 13-2-4 Notice of Sale

• Section 13-2-5 Auction, Disposition of Funds

• Section 13-2-6 Claimants

• Section 13-2-7 Certificates of Sale

+ Article 13-3 Operation of Bicycles, Mopeds and Golf Carts

• Section 13-3-1 General

• Section 13-3-2 Riding Bicycles

• Section 13-3-3 Riding or Operating Golf Carts

• Section 13-3-4 Riding Pedal Bicycle with Helper Motors (Mopeds)

+ Chapter 14 SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS

+ Article 14-1 General Provisions

• Section 14-1-1 Purpose and Intent

• Section 14-1-2 Definitions

+ Article 14-2 Platting Procedures and Requirements

• Section 14-2-1 Outline of procedures

• Section 14-2-2 Stage I—Pre-Application Conference

• Section 14-2-3 Stage II—Preliminary Plat

• Section 14-2-4 Information Required for Preliminary Plat Submittal

• Section 14-2-5 Stage III—Final Plat

• Section 14-2-6 Information Required for Final Plat Submittal

+ Article 14-3 Subdivision Design Principles and Standards

• Section 14-3-1 In General

• Section 14-3-2 Street Location and Arrangement

• Section 14-3-3 Street Design

• Section 14-3-4 Block Design

• Section 14-3-5 Lot Planning

• Section 14-3-6 Condominium Developments-Airspace Planning

• Section 14-3-7 Easement Planning

• Section 14-3-8 Street Naming

+ Article 14-4 Street and Utility Improvement Requirements

• Section 14-4-1 Purpose

• Section 14-4-2 Engineering Plans

• Section 14-4-3 Construction and Inspection

• Section 14-4-4 Required Improvements-Subdivisions

• Section 14-4-5 Submittal, Review and Approval of Engineering Plans

• Section 14-4-6 Schedule of Improvement Requirements

• Section 14-4-7 Fees

+ Article 14-5 Lot Splits and Minor Land Divisions

• Section 14-5-1 General

• Section 14-5-2 Process

• Section 14-5-3 Preapplication Meeting

• Section 14-5-4 Minor Land Division Design Standards and Requirements

• Section 14-5-5 Minimum Required Minor Land Division Improvements

• Section 14-5-6 Minor Land Division Applications

• Section 14-5-7 Minor Land Division Application and Review

• Section 14-5-8 Application Approval

• Section 14-5-9 Denial

• Section 14-5-10 Engineering Plans for Minor Land Divisions

• Section 14-5-11 Assurance of Construction of Minor Land Division Improvements

– Article 14-6 Modifications

– Article 14-7 Prohibition Against Circumvention of Chapter

– Article 14-8 Violations and Penalties

+ Chapter 15 FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION

+ Article 15-1 Floodplain Regulations

• Section 15-1-1 Designation of Authority

• Section 15-1-2 Adoption of Floodplain Regulations

+ Article 15-2 Storm Drainage Requirements

• Section 15-2-1 Purpose

• Section 15-2-2 Conceptual Drainage Map and Report

• Section 15-2-3 Storm Drainage

+ Chapter 16 CABLE COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

– Article 16-1 Definitions

– Article 16-2 Reserved

– Article 16-3 Reserved

– Article 16-4 Reserved

– Article 16-5 License Required

– Article 16-6 Failure to Have License, Violation

– Article 16-7 Authorization to Engage in Business

– Article 16-8 Limitations of License

– Article 16-9 Acquisition by City; Termination

– Article 16-10 Rights Reserved to the City

– Article 16-11 License Applications

– Article 16-12 Application Fees

– Article 16-13 Selection of Licensee

– Article 16-14 Term of License

– Article 16-15 Reserved

– Article 16-16 Reserved

– Article 16-17 Reserved

– Article 16-18 Reserved

– Article 16-19 Renewal

– Article 16-20 Transfers and Assignments

– Article 16-21 Reserved

– Article 16-22 Reserved

– Article 16-23 Reserved

– Article 16-24 Effect of Award of License

– Article 16-25 Payment of License Fee

– Article 16-26 Use of Telephone Facilities

– Article 16-27 Required Services and Facilities

– Article 16-28 Subscriber Services; Rates

– Article 16-29 Government Access Channel

– Article 16-30 Educational Access Channels

– Article 16-31 General Provisions Concerning Access

– Article 16-32 Reserved

– Article 16-33 Time is of the Essence

– Article 16-34 Acceptance and Effective Date of License

– Article 16-35 Reserved

– Article 16-36 Permits, Installations and Service

– Article 16-37 Cable System Construction Map and Schedule

– Article 16-38 Line Extension

– Article 16-39 Placement of Transmission Facilities

– Article 16-40 Construction and Technical Standards

– Article 16-41 Utility Locating System

– Article 16-42 Resident Notification of Construction Activity Required

– Article 16-43 Reserved

– Article 16-44 Reserved

– Article 16-45 Reserved

– Article 16-46 Location of Property of Licensee

– Article 16-47 Emergency Work

– Article 16-48 Removal and Abandonment of Property of Licensee

– Article 16-49 Temporary Removal of Wire for Building Improvements

– Article 16-50 Changes Required by Public Improvements

– Article 16-51 Methods and Materials of Street Construction

– Article 16-52 Failure to Perform Street Work

– Article 16-53 Reserved

– Article 16-54 Reserved

– Article 16-55 Reserved

– Article 16-56 Telephone Communications Service

– Article 16-57 Subscriber Service Standards

– Article 16-58 Subscriber and City Notification

– Article 16-59 Billing Practices; Information and Procedures

– Article 16-60 Subscriber Solicitation Procedures

– Article 16-61 Disconnection and Termination of Cable Services

– Article 16-62 Protection of Subscriber Privacy

– Article 16-63 Reserved

– Article 16-64 Reserved

– Article 16-65 Reserved

– Article 16-66 Reserved

– Article 16-67 Reserved

– Article 16-68 Reserved

– Article 16-69 Reserved

– Article 16-70 Reserved

– Article 16-71 Reserved

– Article 16-72 Reserved

– Article 16-73 Reserved

– Article 16-74 Reports

– Article 16-75 Inspection of Property and Records

– Article 16-76 Protection of City Against Liability

– Article 16-77 Construction Bonds

– Article 16-78 Liquidated Damages

– Article 16-79 Administrative Hearing

– Article 16-80 Hearing by Council

– Article 16-81 Revocation

– Article 16-82 Reserved

– Article 16-83 Reserved

– Article 16-84 Reserved

– Article 16-85 Reserved

– Article 16-86 Reserved

– Article 16-87 Reserved

– Article 16-88 Continuity of Service Mandatory

– Article 16-89 Failure of City to Enforce a License; No Waiver of the Terms Thereof

– Article 16-90 License Subject to Other Laws

– Article 16-91 Miscellaneous Provisions

– Article 16-92 Force Majeure

– Article 16-93 Severability

– Article 16-94 Violation; Penalty

+ Chapter 17 PARKS AND RECREATION

+ Article 17-1 General Provisions

• Section 17-1-1 Definitions

• Section 17-1-2 Damaging or Tampering with Facilities

• Section 17-1-3 Trees, Shrubbery and Lawns

• Section 17-1-4 Riding Vehicles on Grounds

• Section 17-1-4A Nonmotorized Vehicles

• Section 17-1-5 Bathing and Swimming

• Section 17-1-6 Advertising Signs

• Section 17-1-7 Glass Containers

• Section 17-1-8 Litchfield Park Lake

• Section 17-1-9 Trespass

• Section 17-1-10 Unreasonable Noise

• Section 17-1-11 Sale of Goods (Concessions)

• Section 17-1-12 Control of Animals; Abandonment

• Section 17-1-13 Prohibited Activities

+ Article 17-2 Park Operating Policy

• Section 17-2-1 Hours

• Section 17-2-2 Closed Areas

• Section 17-2-3 Emergency Park Closure; Restrictions

• Section 17-2-4 Reservation Permit; Issuing Authority

• Section 17-2-5 Interference with Reserved Use

– Article 17-3 Enforcement

– Article 17-4 Spirituous Liquor in Public Parks

+ Chapter 18 TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE PROVIDERS

– Article 18-1 Definitions

+ Article 18-2 License or Franchise Required

• Section 18-2-1 License Required

• Section 18-2-2 Exception

• Section 18-2-3 Existing Franchises and Licenses

• Section 18-2-4 Limitations

• Section 18-2-5 License or Franchise Not Exclusive

– Article 18-3 License Application

+ Article 18-4 Conditions of License or Franchise

• Section 18-4-1 General Conditions

• Section 18-4-2 Administration and Enforcement

• Section 18-4-3 Renewal

• Section 18-4-4 No Warranty

• Section 18-4-5 Term

– Article 18-5 Compensation

+ Chapter 19 SPECIAL EVENTS

+ Article 19-1 General

• Section 19-1-1 Purpose

• Section 19-1-2 Definitions

+ Article 19-2 Issuance of Permits

• Section 19-2-1 Permits Required

• Section 19-2-2 Permit Fee

• Section 19-2-3 Deposit Required

• Section 19-2-4 Authority to Waive Fees and Deposits

• Section 19-2-5 Appeal to City Council

• Section 19-2-6 Duration of Permit

• Section 19-2-7 Extensions of Permit

+ Article 19-3 Contents of Applications

• Section 19-3-1 Security and Safety

• Section 19-3-2 Traffic Circulation and Parking

• Section 19-3-3 Noise

• Section 19-3-4 Toilet Facilities

• Section 19-3-5 Solid Waste Disposal

• Section 19-3-6 Electrical Hookups

• Section 19-3-7 Temporary Structures

• Section 19-3-8 Street Closures

• Section 19-3-9 Use of Alcohol

• Section 19-3-10 Vendors

• Section 19-3-11 Inspection Required; Re-inspection Fee

+ Article 19-4 Special Event Regulations

• Section 19-4-1 Compliance

• Section 19-4-2 Hours of Operation

+ Article 19-5 Revocation of Permit

• Section 19-5-1 Grounds for Revocation of Permit

• Section 19-5-2 Appeal of Revocation

– Article 19-6 Penalties

– RESOLUTION LIST AND DISPOSITION TABLE

– ORDINANCE LIST AND DISPOSITION TABLE

+ SECTION 1 TITLE, PURPOSE AND CONSISTENCY

– 1.02 Purpose

– 1.03 Intent

– 1.04 Consistency

+ SECTION 2 DEFINITIONS

– 2.01 Purpose

– 2.02 Word Usage

– 2.03 For Brevity of Text

– 2.04 Definitions

+ SECTION 3 ADMINISTRATION

– 3.01 Planning and Zoning Commission

– 3.02 Board of Adjustment

– 3.03 Zoning Administrator

– 3.04 Design Review Board

– 3.05 Appeals of Required Dedications and Exactions and of Zoning Regulations Pursuant to A.R.S. §§ 9-500.12 and 9-500.13

– 3.06 Reconsideration of Certain City Council Decisions

– 3.07 Changes in Land Use Laws

+ SECTION 4 AMENDMENTS

– 4.01 Introduction

– 4.02 Type of Amendment

– 4.03 Initiation of Amendment

– 4.04 Application for Amendment

– 4.05 Citizen Review Process

– 4.06 Notice of Public Hearing

– 4.07 Public Hearing by Commission on Applications

– 4.08 Protests Against Amendments

– 4.09 Reconsideration of Denied Map Amendments

– 4.10 General Plan Amendments

+ SECTION 5 FEES

– 5.01 Fee Schedule

– 5.03 Waiver or Refund

– 5.04 Impact Fees

+ SECTION 6 INTERPRETATION AND CONFLICT

– 6.01 Interpretation

– 6.02 Conflict

+ SECTION 7 SAVING CLAUSE AND EFFECTIVE DATE

– 7.01 Saving

– 7.02 Effective Date

+ SECTION 8 VIOLATIONS, ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES

– 8.01 Invalid Permits and Approvals

– 8.02 City Reliance on Information Supplied

– 8.03 Code Enforcement Officer

– 8.04 Enforcement Responsibilities

– 8.05 Violation; Notice and Opportunity to Correct

– 8.06 Violations and Citations

– 8.07 Penalties

– 8.08 Habitual Offenders

– 8.09 Cumulative Procedures and Remedies

– 8.10 Failure to Provide Evidence of Identity

+ SECTION 9 DISTRICTS AND BOUNDARIES THEREOF

– 9.01 Purpose

– 9.02 Boundaries and Map

– 9.03 Annexation

– 9.04 Boundary Line

– 9.05 General Conditions

– 9.06 Map Appended

– 9.07 Overlay Districts

+ SECTION 10 RESIDENTIAL ESTATE (RE) DISTRICT

– 10.01 Land Use Definition

– 10.02 Use Regulations

– 10.03 Property Development Standards

– 10.04 Height Regulations

– 10.05 Setback Regulations

– 10.06 Additional Regulations

+ SECTION 11 LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (R1) DISTRICT

– 11.01 Land Use Definition

– 11.02 Use Regulations

– 11.03 Property Development Standards

– 11.04 Height Regulations

– 11.05 Setback Regulations

– 11.06 Additional Regulations

+ SECTION 12 LOW MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (R1-15) DISTRICT

– 12.01 Land Use Definition

– 12.02 Use Regulations

– 12.03 Property Development Standards

– 12.04 Height Regulations

– 12.05 Setback Regulations

– 12.06 Additional Regulations

+ SECTION 13 MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (R1-8) DISTRICT

– 13.01 Land Use Definition

– 13.02 Use Regulations

– 13.03 Property Development Standards

– 13.04 Height Regulations

– 13.05 Setback Regulations

– 13.06 Additional Regulations

+ SECTION 14 HIGH MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (R1-6) DISTRICT

– 14.01 Land Use Definition

– 14.02 Use Regulations

– 14.03 Property Development Standards

– 14.04 Height Regulations

– 14.05 Setback Regulations

– 14.06 Additional Regulations

+ SECTION 15 HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (RC Cluster) DISTRICT

– 15.01 Land Use Definition

– 15.02 Use Regulations

– 15.03 Property Development Standards

– 15.04 Height Regulations

– 15.05 Setback Regulations

– 15.06 Additional Regulations

+ SECTION 16 LOW DENSITY MULTIFAMILY (MFL) DISTRICT

– 16.01 Land Use Definition

– 16.02 Use Regulations

– 16.03 Property Development Standards

– 16.04 Height Regulations

– 16.05 Setback Regulations

– 16.06 Residential Condominium Projects

– 16.07 Additional Regulations

– 16.08 Violation; Penalty

+ SECTION 17 MEDIUM DENSITY MULTIFAMILY (MFM) DISTRICT

– 17.01 Land Use Definition

– 17.02 Use Regulations

– 17.03 Property Development Standards

– 17.04 Height Regulations

– 17.05 Setback Regulations

– 17.06 Residential Condominium Projects

– 17.07 Additional Regulations

– 17.08 Violation; Penalty

+ SECTION 18 HIGH DENSITY MULTIFAMILY (MFH) DISTRICT

– 18.01 Land Use Definition

– 18.02 Use Regulations

– 18.03 Property Development Standards

– 18.04 Height Regulations

– 18.05 Setback Regulations

– 18.06 Residential Condominium Projects

– 18.07 Additional Regulations

– 18.08 Violation; Penalty

+ SECTION 19 PATIO HOME RESIDENTIAL (PH) DISTRICT

– 19.01 Land Use Definition

– 19.02 Use Regulations

– 19.03 Property Development Standards

– 19.04 Height Regulations

– 19.05 Setback Regulations

– 19.06 Additional Regulations

+ SECTION 20 RESORT (RT) DISTRICT

– 20.01 Land Use Definition

– 20.02 Use Regulations

– 20.03 Property Development Standards

– 20.04 Additional Regulations

+ SECTION 21 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL (NC) DISTRICT

– 21.01 Land Use Definition

– 21.02 Use Regulations

– 21.03 Property Development Standards

– 21.04 Height Regulations

– 21.05 Setback Regulations

– 21.06 Additional Regulations

+ SECTION 22 COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CS) DISTRICT

– 22.01 Land Use Definition

– 22.02 Use Regulations

– 22.03 Property Development Standards

– 22.04 Height Regulations

– 22.05 Setback Regulations

– 22.06 Additional Regulations

+ SECTION 23 REGIONAL COMMERCIAL (RS) DISTRICT

– 23.01 Land Use Definition

– 23.02 Use Regulations

– 23.03 Property Development Standards

– 23.04 Height Regulations

– 23.05 Setback Regulations

– 23.06 Additional Regulations

+ SECTION 24 GENERAL INDUSTRIAL (I) DISTRICT

– 24.01 Land Use Definition

– 24.02 Use Regulations

– 24.03 Property Development Standards

– 24.04 Height Regulations

– 24.05 Setback Regulations

– 24.06 Additional Regulations

+ SECTION 25 OPEN SPACE (OS) DISTRICT

– 25.01 Land Use Definition

– 25.02 Use Regulations

– 25.03 Additional Regulations

– 25.04 District Changes and Rezoning

+ SECTION 26 PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PD) DISTRICT

– 26.01 Land Use Definition

– 26.02 Application Requirements

– 26.03 Design Criteria and Development Standards

– 26.04 Property Development Standards Modification Procedure

+ SECTION 27 PUBLIC FACILITIES (PF) DISTRICT

– 27.01 Land Use Definition

– 27.02 Use Regulations

– 27.03 Property Development Standards

– 27.04 Height Regulations

– 27.05 Setback Regulations

– 27.06 Additional Regulations

– 27.07 Continuum of Care Developments

– SECTION 28 ZONING MATRIX/DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

+ SECTION 29 PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS

– 29.01 Applicability

– 29.02 Purpose and Intent

– 29.03 Definitions

– 29.04 Requirements for Off-Street Parking

– 29.05 Location of Required Parking Spaces and Parking Areas

– 29.06 Calculation of Required Off-Street Parking

– 29.07 Dimensions and Circulation

– 29.08 General Design Requirements

– 29.09 Parking Area Surfacing Improvements

– 29.10 Handicapped Parking

– 29.11 Parking Restrictions for Residential Uses

– 29.12 Off-Street Loading Requirements

– 29.13 Parking Matrix

– 29.14 Violation; Penalties

+ SECTION 30 WALLS, LANDSCAPING AND FENCES

– 30.01 Gateway Treatments

– 30.02 Height and Design

– 30.03 Right-of-Way or Easement

– 30.04 Property Owner Responsibility

– 30.05 Landscaping Design Standards and Requirements

– 30.05-01 Purpose and Applicability

– 30.05-02 Definitions

– 30.05-03 Single-Family District Standards

– 30.05-04 Multifamily Districts

– 30.05-05 Nonresidential/Resort Districts

+ SECTION 31 GENERAL PROVISIONS

– 31.01 Intent

– 31.02 Special Height Regulations

– 31.03 Accessory Uses and Structures

– 31.04 Screening of Non-Principal Uses

– 31.05 Structures in Yard Areas

– 31.06 Exceptions to Yard Regulations

– 31.07 Porches and Patios

– 31.08 Yard Regulations for Cluster Residences

– 31.09 Temporary Buildings

– 31.10 Distance Between Buildings

– 31.11 Storage

– 31.12 Adjustments of Yard Regulation

– 31.13 Safety Considerations

– 31.14 Prohibition of Time-Share Projects

– 31.15 Lighting

– 31.16 Drainage

– 31.17 Group Homes for the Handicapped

– 31.18 Yard Sales

– 31.19 Environmental Concerns

– 31.20 Pathway Improvement Standards

– 31.21 Medical Marijuana

– 31.22 Solar Energy Collector Panels

+ SECTION 32 NONCONFORMING USES

– 32.01 Continued Use

– 32.02 Alterations

– 32.03 Prohibition Against Reuse/Discontinuance

– 32.04 Special Circumstances

+ SECTION 33 USE PERMITS

– 33.01 Purpose

– 33.02 Review Procedures

– 33.03 Revocation of Use Permit

– 33.04 Automatic Termination of Use Permit

+ SECTION 34 VARIANCES

– 34.01 Application

– 34.02 Findings and Actions by the Board of Adjustment

– 34.03 Alternative Prevailing Standards

+ SECTION 35 SIGNS

– 35.01 Purpose

– 35.02 Objectives

– 35.03 Requirement for Conformity

– 35.04 Nonconforming Signs

– 35.05 Liability for Insurance and Damages

– 35.06 Sign Permits and Administration Fees

– 35.07 Code Limitations

– 35.08 Prevailing Code

– 35.09 Signs Prohibited by Omission

– 35.10 Procedures and Enforcement of Code

– 35.11 Sign Permit

– 35.12 Revocation of Permit

– 35.13 Signs Placed in the Public Right-of-Way

– 35.14 Abandoned, Illegal, Prohibited or Inadequately Maintained Signs

– 35.15 Emergency Removal or Repair

– 35.16 Modification Procedure for Permanent Signs

– 35.20 Definitions

– 35.30 Requirements

– 35.31 Commercial Signs Standards

– 35.32 Comprehensive Sign Program

– 35.33 Permanent Signs

– 35.34 Temporary Signs

– 35.35 Violation; Penalty

+ SECTION 36 WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES

– 36.01 Purpose

– 36.02 Permitted Locations of WCFs

– 36.03 WCFs Permitted by Use Permit

– 36.04 Site and Construction Standards

– 36.05 Co-Location

– 36.06 Radio Frequency Standards; Interference; Noise

– 36.07 Applicant’s Submittal Requirements

– 36.08 Approval Process

– 36.09 Permit Term and Limitations

– 36.10 Renewal of Permit

– 36.11 Applicability

+ SECTION 37 SITE PLAN REVIEW

– 37.01 Site Plan Review

– 37.02 Application Requirements

– 37.03 Review Criteria

– 37.04 Site Plan Appeals

+ SECTION 38 PROTECTED DEVELOPMENT RIGHT PLANS

– 38.01 Protected Development Right Plans

– ZONING ORDINANCES LIST