Every town writes its own rules, and Winchester's live in its municipal code — 56 chapters covering day-to-day questions like fences, parking, pets, permits and property upkeep. Below is the full map of what the code covers.
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- Ch 100 — General Provisions (Section 100.010 – Section 100.265)
- Ch 105 — Elections (Section 105.010 – Section 105.070)
- Ch 110 — Mayor and Board of Aldermen (Section 110.010 – Section 110.200)
- Ch 115 — City Officials (Section 115.010 – Section 115.190)
- Ch 120 — Municipal Court (Section 120.010 – Section 120.280)
- Ch 130 — Open Meetings and Records Policy (Section 130.010 – Section 130.190)
- Ch 200 — Police Department (Section 200.010 – Section 200.040)
- Ch 205 — Dog and Cat Regulations (Section 205.010 – Section 205.230)
- Ch 210 — Offenses (Section 210.005 – Section 210.710)
- Ch 215 — Nuisances (Section 215.010 – Section 215.140)
- Ch 220 — Health and Sanitation (Section 220.010 – Section 220.080)
- Ch 225 — Human Rights (Section 225.010 – Section 225.160)
- Ch 230 — Emergency Management (Section 230.010 – Section 230.070)
- Ch 235 — Solid Waste (Section 235.010 – Section 235.060)
- Ch 240 — Parks and Recreation (Section 240.010 – Section 240.090)
- Ch 245 — Emergency Alarm Systems (Section 245.010 – Section 245.050)
- Ch 250 — Tree Regulations (Section 250.010 – Section 250.090)
- Ch 300 — General Provisions (Section 300.010 – Section 300.030)
- Ch 305 — Traffic Administration (Section 305.010 – Section 305.070)
- Ch 310 — Enforcement and Obedience to Traffic Regulations (Section 310.010 – Section 310.120)
- Ch 315 — Traffic Control Devices (Section 315.010 – Section 315.150)
- Ch 320 — Speed Regulations (Section 320.010 – Section 320.050)
- Ch 325 — Turning Movements (Section 325.010 – Section 325.050)
- Ch 330 — One-Way Streets and Alleys (Section 330.010 – Section 330.030)
- Ch 335 — Stop and Yield Intersections (Section 335.010 – Section 335.090)
- Ch 340 — Miscellaneous Driving Rules (Section 340.010 – Section 340.280)
- Ch 342 — Alcohol-Related Traffic Offenses (Section 342.010 – Section 342.050)
- Ch 345 — Pedestrians' Rights and Duties (Section 345.010 – Section 345.100)
- Ch 350 — Parking (Section 350.010 – Section 350.050)
- Ch 370 — Violations Bureau (Section 370.010 – Section 370.050)
- Ch 375 — Procedure on Arrest (Section 375.010 – Section 375.040)
- Ch 380 — Equipment and Equipment-Related Use Violations (Section 380.010 – Section 380.050)
- Ch 385 — Bicycles and Motorized Bicycles (Section 385.010 – Section 385.130)
- Ch 390 — Licensing Requirements (Section 390.010 – Section 390.160)
- Ch 400 — Planning and Zoning Board (Section 400.010 – Section 400.030)
- Ch 405 — Zoning Regulations (Section 405.010 – Section 405.610)
- Ch 410 — Subdivision Regulations (Section 410.010 – Section 410.050)
- Ch 415 — Sign Regulations (Section 415.010 – Section 415.120)
- Ch 420 — Flood Damage Prevention (Section 420.010 – Section 420.290)
- Ch 425 — Stream Buffer Protection Ordinance (Section 425.010 – Section 425.140)
- Ch 430 — Stormwater Management (Section 430.010)
- Ch 435 — Planned Unit Development (Section 435.010 – Section 435.090)
- Ch 500 — Building Codes and Building Regulations (Section 500.010 – Section 500.160)
- Ch 504 — Registration of Vacant Residential Structures (Section 504.010 – Section 504.040)
- Ch 505 — Dangerous Buildings (Section 505.010 – Section 505.120)
- Ch 510 — Streets, Sidewalks and Other Public Places (Section 510.010 – Section 510.090)
- Ch 515 — Housing (Section 515.010 – Section 515.230)
- Ch 530 — Land Disturbance Code (Section 530.010 – Section 530.140)
- Ch 600 — Intoxicating Liquor (Section 600.010 – Section 600.280)
- Ch 605 — Merchants, Trade and Business Licenses (Section 605.010 – Section 605.130)
- Ch 610 — Peddlers, Solicitors and Canvassers (Section 610.010 – Section 610.180)
- Ch 615 — Utility License Tax (Section 615.010 – Section 615.180)
- Ch 620 — Video Services Providers (Section 620.010 – Section 620.020)
- Ch 625 — Food Establishments - Licensing and Regulations (Section 625.010 – Section 625.140)
- Ch 630 — Penalty for Non-Payment of License and Utility License Tax (Section 630.010 – Section 630.020)
- Ch CR — Cross Reference (Section CR.010)