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- 1. City of West Columbia, SC Code of Ordinances
- 2. Supplement Preface
- 3. CITY OFFICIALS
- 4. ADOPTING ORDINANCE
- 5. Section 2
- 6. Section 3
- 7. Section 4
- 8. Section 5
- 9. Section 6
- 10. Section 7
- 11. Section 8
- 12. Section 9
- 13. Section 10
- 14. 1-1-1 Form of government.
- 15. 1-2-1 The council.
- 16. 1-2-2 Inauguration; tenure; compensation.
- 17. 1-2-3 Qualifications.
- 18. 1-2-4 Oath of office.
- 19. 1-2-5 Mayor pro tem.
- 20. 1-3-1 Date and time.
- 21. 1-3-2 Order of proceedings.
- 22. 1-3-3 Quorum and rules of order.
- 23. 1-3-4 Voting requirements.
- 24. 1-3-5 Minutes of meetings.
- 25. 1-3-6 Appearance of citizens.
- 26. 1-3-7 Agenda.
- 27. 1-3-8 Committees.
- 28. Sec. 1-3-9 Public invocation.
- 29. 1-3-10 through 1-3-20 reserved.
- 30. 1-3-21 Ordinances required.
- 31. 1-3-22 Codification of ordinances.
- 32. 1-3-23 Notice required.
- 33. 1-3-24 Form of ordinances.
- 34. 1-3-25 Introduction of ordinances.
- 35. 1-3-26 Introduction of resolutions.
- 36. 1-3-27 Enactment of ordinances.
- 37. 1-3-28 Adoption of resolutions.
- 38. 1-3-29 through 1-3-40 reserved.
- 39. 1-3-41 How code designated and cited.
- 40. 1-3-42 Rules of construction.
- 41. 1-3-43 Catchlines of sections.
- 42. 1-3-44 Effect of repeal of ordinances.
- 43. 1-3-45 Severability of parts of code.
- 44. 1-3-46 Amendments to code.
- 45. 1-3-47 Provisions considered as continuations of existing ordinances.
- 46. 1-3-48 Altering code.
- 47. 1-3-49 General penalty; continuing violations.
- 48. 1-3-50 Municipal uniform ordinance summons for violations of city ordinances.
- 49. 1-4-1 Council's powers.
- 50. 1-4-2 Creation of specific departments.
- 51. l-4-3 Officers and employees.
- 52. 1-4-4 Social security.
- 53. 1-4-5 Office hours.
- 54. 1-4-6 City administrator.
- 55. 1-4-7 City clerk.
- 56. 1-4-8 City attorney.
- 57. 1-4-9 City treasurer.
- 58. Article A General Provisions
- 59. Sec. 1-5-2 Disbursements.
- 60. Sec. 1-5-3 Adoption of budget.
- 61. Sec. 1-5-4 Annual property tax.
- 62. Sec. 1-5-5 Annual property tax; collection.
- 63. Sec. 1-5-6 Annual property tax; penalties.
- 64. Sec. 1-5-7 Special property tax assessments for rehabilitated historic properties.
- 65. Sec. 1-5-8 Local hospitality tax.
- 66. Secs. 1-5-9 through 1-5-20 reserved.
- 67. Article B Purchasing
- 68. Sec. 1-5-111 Name.
- 69. Sec. 1-5-112 Purpose.
- 70. Sec. 1-5-113 Application.
- 71. Sec. 1-5-114 Financial interest of officers and employees prohibited.
- 72. Sec. 1-5-115 Acceptance of anything of more than nominal value prohibited.
- 73. Sec. 1-5-121 Definitions.
- 74. Sec. 1-5-131 Public access to procurement information.
- 75. Sec. 1-5-132 Compliance with federal requirements.
- 76. Sec. 1-5-133 Standards of conduct.
- 77. Sec. 1-5-211 Establishment, authorities and duties.
- 78. Sec. 1-5-212 Delegation of authority by the city administrator.
- 79. Sec. 1-5-221 Authority to contract for certain services.
- 80. Sec. 1-5-231 Collection of data concerning public procurement.
- 81. Sec. 1-5-232 Advisory groups.
- 82. Sec. 1-5-310 Bid procedures.
- 83. Sec. 1-5-311 Generally.
- 84. Sec. 1-5-312 Competitive sealed bidding.
- 85. Sec. 1-5-313 Competitive fixed price bidding.
- 86. Sec. 1-5-314 Competitive best value bidding.
- 87. Sec. 1-5-315 Competitive sealed proposals.
- 88. Sec. 1-5-316 Negotiations after unsuccessful competitive sealed bidding.
- 89. Sec. 1-5-317 Small purchases.
- 90. Sec. 1-5-318 Sole source procurement.
- 91. Sec. 1-5-319 Emergency procurement.
- 92. Sec. 1-5-320 Exemptions.
- 93. Sec. 1-5-320.1 Cancellation of invitation for bids, requests for qualifications or proposals.
- 94. Sec. 1-5-321 Prequalification of suppliers.
- 95. Sec. 1-5-322 Prequalification of construction bidders.
- 96. Sec. 1-5-331 To be in city's best interest; prohibited types.
- 97. Sec. 1-5-332 Multi-term contracts.
- 98. Sec. 1-5-341 Right to inspect plant.
- 99. Sec. 1-5-342 Right to audit records.
- 100. Sec. 1-5-351 Reporting of anti-competitive practices.
- 101. Sec. 1-5-352 Procurement records.
- 102. Sec. 1-5-411 Duties of the city administrator.
- 103. Sec. 1-5-412 Maximum practicable competition.
- 104. Sec. 1-5-511 Responsibility for selection of method of construction contract management.
- 105. Sec. 1-5-512 Contract administration.
- 106. Sec. 1-5-521 Bid security.
- 107. Sec. 1-5-531 Contract clauses and their administration.
- 108. Sec. 1-5-541 Public announcement and selection process.
- 109. Sec. 1-5-611 Promulgation of supply management regulations.
- 110. Sec. 1-5-711 Authority to resolve protested solicitations and awards.
- 111. Sec. 1-5-712 Authority to debar or suspend.
- 112. Sec. 1-5-713 Authority to resolve contract and breach of contract controversies.
- 113. Sec. 1-5-721 Applicability of this part.
- 114. Sec. 1-5-722 Remedies prior to an award.
- 115. Sec. 1-5-723 Remedies after an award.
- 116. Sec. 1-5-731 Jurisdiction of procurement appeals.
- 117. Sec. 1-5-732 Time limit for filing an appeal.
- 118. Sec. 1-5-733 Decision.
- 119. Sec. 1-5-734 Standard of review for factual issues.
- 120. Sec. 1-5-735 Finality of decision of procurement appeals board.
- 121. Sec. 1-5-811 Cooperative purchasing authorized.
- 122. Sec. 1-5-812 Sale, acquisition, or use of supplies.
- 123. Sec. 1-5-814 Joint use of facilities.
- 124. Sec. 1-5-815 Use of state contracts.
- 125. Chapter 6 MUNICIPAL COURT
- 126. 1-6-2 Municipal judge; term; compensation.
- 127. 1-6-3 Clerk of court.
- 128. 1-6-4 Jurisdiction.
- 129. 1-6-5 Penalty authorized.
- 130. 1-6-6 Suspended sentences.
- 132. 1-6-8 Appeal.
- 133. 1-6-9 Right to jury trial.
- 134. 1-6-10 Jury commissioners.
- 135. Sec. 1-6-11 Ministerial Recorder.
- 136. Chapter 7 Elections
- 137. 1-7-2 Method of election.
- 138. 1-7-3 Regular election date.
- 139. 1-7-4 Method of election; nomination; procedure.
- 140. Sec. 1-7-5 Transfer of authority to conduct municipal elections to Lexington County Registration and Election Commission.
- 141. Chapter 1 LAW ENFORCEMENT
- 142. 2-1-2 Duties of chief.
- 143. 2-1-3 Special police officers; appointment.
- 144. 2-1-4 Record of items taken from prisoners.
- 145. 2-1-5 False alarms - unlawful.
- 146. Chapter 2 FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION
- 147. Article A Fire Department
- 148. 2-2-2 through 2-2-10 reserved.
- 149. 2-2-11 Code adopted.
- 150. 2-2-12 Additions, insertions, deletions and changes.
- 151. 2-2-13 Enforcement of code.
- 152. 2-2-14 Modifications in code.
- 153. 2-2-15 Appeals from decisions under code.
- 154. 2-2-16 Violation of fire prevention code.
- 155. 2-2-17 Burning of trash prohibited.
- 156. Chapter 3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
- 157. 2-3-2 Curfew authorized.
- 158. 2-3-3 Terms of curfew.
- 159. 2-3-4 City council.
- 160. 2-3-5 Duration of state of emergency.
- 161. 2-3-6 Prohibited activities.
- 162. 2-3-7 Penalty.
- 163. Sec. 2-4-1 Discharge of Fireworks.
- 164. Sec. 2-4-2 Exceptions.
- 165. Sec. 2-4-3 Use of signal fireworks.
- 166. Sec. 2-4-4 Jurisdiction, enforcement and penalties.
- 167. 3-1-1 Control over maintenance and construction.
- 168. 3-1-2 Approval of names of new streets.
- 169. 3-1-3 Street and roadway acceptance.
- 170. Sec. 3-1-4 Requirements for lots draining toward sidewalk.
- 171. Sec. 3-1-5 Permit required to change streets, sidewalks, trees.
- 172. Sec. 3-1-6 Numbering of properties.
- 173. Sec. 3-1-7 Assignment of addresses to new principal buildings.
- 174. Sec. 3-1-8 Posting of addresses on existing principal buildings.
- 175. Sec. 3-1-9 Posting of addresses at existing collective developments.
- 176. Sec. 3-1-10 Penalty.
- 177. Secs. 3-1-11 through 3-1-20 reserved.
- 178. 3-1-21 Excavation permit required.
- 179. 3-1-22 Backfilling and resurfacing.
- 180. 3-1-23 Danger signals required at excavations.
- 181. 3-1-24 Removing danger signals at excavations.
- 182. 3-1-25 Obstructions.
- 183. 3-1-26 through 3-1-30 reserved.
- 184. 3-1-31 Damaging city property.
- 185. 3-1-32 Vehicles leaking or scattering load prohibited.
- 186. 3-1-33 Vehicles prohibited on sidewalk.
- 187. 3-1-34 Breaking, removing street lights.
- 188. 3-1-35 Breaking, destroying, curbing prohibited; permit required for entrance to property.
- 189. Chapter 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
- 190. 4-1-2 Delinquency penalty.
- 191. 4-1-3 Discontinuing service for delinquency.
- 192. 4-1-4 Resuming discontinued service.
- 193. 4-1-5 Water and sewer fees and charges constitute lien.
- 194. 4-2-1 Application for service.
- 195. 4-2-2 Deposit required.
- 196. 4-2-3 Use of deposit.
- 197. 4-2-4 Connecting two buildings to one meter.
- 198. 4-2-5 Unlawfully turning water on; tampering with meters.
- 199. 4-2-6 Charge when meter cut back on by customer.
- 200. 4-2-7 Contractors using water from hydrants.
- 201. 4-2-8 Selling city water.
- 202. 4-2-9 Water tapping charges.
- 203. 4-2-10 Meter required.
- 204. 4-2-11 Water rates.
- 205. 4-2-12 Charge when meter stopped or defective.
- 206. 4-2-13 Development fees availability charges.
- 207. 4-2-14 Extending in-city water rates to designated out-of-city customers.
- 208. Sec. 4-2-15 Backflow prevention valve installation charge.
- 209. Sec. 4-2-16 Backflow prevention valve inspection and testing fee.
- 210. 4-2-17 through 4-2-20 reserved.
- 211. Article B Drought Management Plan and Response Ordinance
- 212. 4-2-22 Definitions of terms.
- 213. 4-2-23 Drought management plan.
- 214. 4-2-24 Drought response ordinances.
- 215. Chapter 3 SEWERAGE SYSTEM
- 216. 4-3-1 Definitions.
- 217. 4-3-2 Use of public sewers required.
- 218. 4-3-3 Prohibited acts.
- 219. 4-3-4 Private sewage disposal.
- 220. 4-3-5 Sewer charges.
- 221. Sec. 4-3-6 Capital improvements service charges.
- 222. Sec. 4-3-7 Authorization.
- 223. Secs. 4-3-8 through 4-3-20 reserved.
- 224. 4-3-21 Connections; permit required.
- 225. 4-3-22 Permit classes; fees.
- 226. 4-3-23 Costs; indemnification.
- 227. 4-3-24 Separate connections required.
- 228. 4-3-25 Use of old building sewers.
- 229. 4-3-26 Specifications.
- 230. 4-3-27 Elevation; grade.
- 231. 4-3-28 Connection to groundwater and surface runoff prohibited.
- 232. 4-3-29 Licensed contractors to perform work.
- 233. 4-3-30 Inspections.
- 234. 4-3-31 Excavations.
- 235. 4-3-32 Records kept by city.
- 236. 4-3-33 Compliance with OSHA requirements.
- 237. 4-3-34 through 4-3-39 reserved.
- 238. 4-3-40 Questionnaire required.
- 239. 4-3-41 Prohibited discharges.
- 240. 4-3-42 Substances admitted conditionally.
- 241. 4-3-43 Wastewater discharge permit.
- 242. 4-3-44 Wastewater discharge permit; transfer; change in operations.
- 243. 4-3-45 When interceptors required.
- 244. 4-3-46 Maintenance of treatment facilities.
- 245. 4-3-47 Pretreatment standards.
- 246. 4-3-48 Pretreatment standards; reporting requirements.
- 247. 4-3-49 Pretreatment standards; compliance schedule.
- 248. 4-3-50 Confidential information.
- 249. 4-3-51 through 4-3-70 reserved.
- 250. 4-3-71 Purpose.
- 251. 4-3-72 Definitions.
- 252. 4-3-73 Grease Traps and Grease Interceptors.
- 253. 4-3-74 FOG registration and new grease trap/grease interceptor construction inspection procedure.
- 254. 4-3-75 Inspection procedure.
- 255. 4-3-76 Violations.
- 256. 4-3-77 General specifications for grease traps and grease interceptors.
- 257. 4-3-78 Design and construction requirements.
- 258. 4-3-79 Inspection for Acceptance.
- 259. 4-3-80 Diagram A: Standard grease inspector.
- 260. 4-3-81 Diagram B: Standard grease interceptor in series.
- 261. 4-3-82 Diagram C: Grease trap and grease interceptor sizing guide.
- 262. 4-3-83 Diagram D: Grease trap specification sheet example.
- 263. 4-3-84 Introduction.
- 264. 4-3-85 Definitions.
- 265. 4-3-86 Prohibited discharge.
- 266. 4-3-87 Discharge of industrial waste.
- 267. 4-3-88 Maximum allowable concentrations of pollutants.
- 268. 4-3-89 Discharge permit required; issuance; conditions.
- 269. 4-3-90 Right of entry of enforcement officers; right to exclude or limit waste; compliance with state and Federal standards.
- 270. 4-3-91 Determination of character and strength of wastes; accidental discharges; confidentiality of information; publication of names of noncomplying users.
- 271. 4-3-92 Liability for extra costs incurred by city; charge for excess BOD or suspended solids.
- 272. 4-3-93 Damaging or tampering with city equipment.
- 273. 4-3-94 Applicability of article; right of city to amend article.
- 274. 4-3-95 Termination of water or wastewater service; revocation of discharge permit.
- 275. 4-3-96 Reserved.
- 276. 4-3-97 Bond or indemnity agreement.
- 277. 4-3-98 Powers and authority of inspectors.
- 278. 4-3-99 Suspension of treatment service or wastewater contribution permit.
- 279. 4-3-100 Revocation of permit.
- 280. 4-3-101 Legal action.
- 281. 4-3-102 Violations; administrative orders; penalties.
- 282. Sec. 4-3-103 Discharge of septic tank waste.
- 283. Sec. 4-3-104 Additional regulations.
- 284. 5-1-1 Commission created.
- 285. 5-1-2 Membership; term; vacancy; removal; compensation.
- 286. 5-1-3 Organization; meetings; rules; staff; finances.
- 287. 5-1-4 Powers and duties.
- 288. 5-1-5 Council referrals.
- 289. Note to Chapter 2
- 290. 5-2-1 Creation of certain offices.
- 291. 5-2-2 through 5-2-9 reserved.
- 292. 5-2-10 Adoption of the 2021 International Building Code.
- 293. 5-2-11 Fire district
- 294. 5-2-12 Adoption of the 2015 International Property Maintenance Code.
- 295. 5-2-13 Permit fees.
- 296. 5-2-14 Adoption of the 2021 International Fire Code.
- 297. 5-2-15 through 5-2-20 reserved.
- 298. 5-2-21 2020 National Electrical Code adopted.
- 299. 5-2-22 Applicability of provisions to homeowners.
- 300. 5-2-23 Permits.
- 301. 5-2-24 Permit fees.
- 302. 5-2-25 Inspections.
- 303. 5-2-26 through 5-2-40 reserved.
- 304. 5-2-41 Adoption of the 2021 International Plumbing Code.
- 305. 5-2-42 through 5-2-50 reserved.
- 306. 5-2-51 Adoption of the 2021 International Fuel Gas Code.
- 307. 5-2-52 through 5-2-70 reserved.
- 308. 5-2-71 Adoption of the 2018 International Mechanical Code.
- 309. 5-2-72 through 5-2-80 reserved.
- 310. 5-2-81 Adoption of the 2009 International Property Maintenance Code.
- 311. 5-2-82 through 5-2-90 reserved.
- 312. 5-2-91 Swimming pool code adopted.
- 313. 5-2-92 through 5-2-100 reserved.
- 314. Article I Unsafe Buildings
- 315. 5-2-111 Adoption of the 2018 International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings.
- 316. Secs. 5-2-112 through 5-2-119 reserved.
- 317. 5-2-120 Definitions.
- 318. 5-2-121 Rental permit required.
- 319. 5-2-122 Application.
- 320. 5-2-123 Property owner and the person in charge.
- 321. 5-2-124 Acknowledgment of applicable codes.
- 322. 5-2-125 Notice procedure.
- 323. 5-2-126 Reduction in notice requirements.
- 324. 5-2-127 Inspections.
- 325. 5-2-128 Permit and inspection fees.
- 326. 5-2-129 Penalty.
- 327. 5-2-130 Severability.
- 328. Secs. 5-2-131 through 5-2-139 reserved.
- 329. Sec. 5-2-140 Adoption of 2021 International Residential Code.
- 330. Secs. 5-2-141 through 5-2-149 reserved.
- 331. 5-3-1 Ordinance incorporated by reference.
- 332. 5-3-2 Sign ordinance amended.
- 333. Sec. 5-4-1 Ordinance incorporated by reference.
- 334. Note to Chapter 5
- 335. Sec. 5-5-l Statement of purpose.
- 336. Sec. 5-5-2 Objectives.
- 337. Sec. 5-5-3 Jurisdiction.
- 338. Sec. 5-5-4 Administration.
- 339. Sec. 5-5-5 Definitions.
- 340. Sec. 5-5-6 Permit required.
- 341. Sec. 5-5-7 Exceptions.
- 342. Sec. 5-5-8 Application for permit.
- 343. Sec. 5-5-9 Fee schedule.
- 344. Sec. 5-5-10 Approval or disapproval of application.
- 345. Sec. 5-5-11 Variance and exceptions.
- 346. Sec. 5-5-12 Appeals.
- 347. Sec. 5-5-13 Other authorization or requirements.
- 348. Sec. 5-5-14 Extension of time.
- 349. Sec. 5-5-15 Responsibility of applicant.
- 350. Sec. 5-5-16 Guidelines for sediment control and drainage plan preparation.
- 351. Sec. 5-5-17 Guidelines for flood control plan preparation.
- 352. Sec. 5-5-18 Guidelines for flood control plan preparation; specific standards.
- 353. Sec. 5-5-19 Guidelines for flood control plan preparation; standards for streams without established base flood elevations and/or floodways.
- 354. Sec. 5-5-20 References.
- 355. Sec. 5-5-21 Plan requirements.
- 356. Sec. 5-5-22 Inspection
- 357. Sec. 5-5-23 Enforcement and administration.
- 358. Sec. 5-5-24 Conflict with other laws.
- 359. Note to Chapter 6
- 360. 5-6-1 Statutory authorization.
- 361. 5-6-2 Findings of fact.
- 362. 5-6-3 Statement of purpose and objectives.
- 363. 5-6-4 Lands to which this chapter applies.
- 364. 5-6-5 Establishment of development permit.
- 365. 5-6-6 Compliance.
- 366. 5-6-7 Interpretation.
- 367. 5-6-8 Partial invalidity and severability.
- 368. 5-6-9 Warning and disclaimer of liability.
- 369. 5-6-10 Penalties for violation.
- 370. 5-6-11 through 5-6-20 reserved.
- 371. 5-6-21 General.
- 372. Secs. 5-6-22 through 5-6-30 reserved.
- 373. 5-6-31 Designation of local floodplain administrator.
- 374. 5-6-32 Adoption of Letter of Map Revisions (LOMR).
- 375. 5-6-33 Development permit and certification requirements.
- 376. 5-6-34 Duties and responsibilities of the local floodplain administrator.
- 377. 5-6-35 Administrative procedures.
- 378. Secs. 5-6-36 through 5-6-40 reserved.
- 379. 5-6-41 General standards.
- 380. 5-6-42 Specific standards.
- 381. 5-6-43 Standards for streams without established base flood elevations and/or floodways.
- 382. 5-6-44 Standards for streams with established base flood elevations but without floodways.
- 383. 5-6-45 Standards for areas of shallow flooding (AO zones).
- 384. 5-6-46 through 5-6-50 reserved.
- 385. 5-6-51 Establishment of appeal board.
- 386. 5-6-52 Right to appeal.
- 387. 5-6-53 Historic structures.
- 388. 5-6-54 Functionally dependent uses.
- 389. 5-6-55 Agricultural structures.
- 390. 5-6-56 Considerations.
- 391. 5-6-57 Findings.
- 392. 5-6-58 Floodways.
- 393. 5-6-59 Conditions.
- 394. Sec. 5-6-60 reserved.
- 395. 5-6-61 Effect on rights and liabilities under the existing flood damage prevention ordinance.
- 396. 5-6-62 Effect upon outstanding building permits.
- 397. 6-1-1 Nuisances prohibited.
- 398. 6-1-2 Accumulations of weed or refuse prohibited.
- 399. 6-1-3 Duty of business owners to keep premises clean.
- 400. Sec. 6-1-4 Abandoned refrigerators or other airtight containers and upholstered furniture.
- 401. Sec. 6-1-5 Enforcement procedures; appeals; abatement by city.
- 402. Sec. 6-1-6 Service of violation notices; repeat violations.
- 403. Sec. 6-1-7 Emergency abatement.
- 404. Sec. 6-1-8 Derelict vehicles; determination; parking and storage; removal; redemption; punishment.
- 405. Chapter 2 GARBAGE AND REFUSE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL
- 406. Sec. 6-2-2 Definitions.
- 407. Sec. 6-2-3 Service provided by city; charges; rules and regulations.
- 408. Sec. 6-2-4 Frequency of garbage collection.
- 409. Sec. 6-2-5 Residential collection.
- 410. Sec. 6-2-6 Commercial collection.
- 411. Sec. 6-2-7 Dead animals.
- 412. Sec. 6-2-8 Collection of vegetative wastes.
- 413. Sec. 6-2-9 Restrictions on collection.
- 414. Sec. 6-2-10 Illegal activities.
- 415. Sec. 6-2-11 Noncompliance penalties.
- 416. Sec. 6-2-12 Exception for eviction or ejectment actions.
- 417. Editor's Note:
- 418. Sec. 6-3-1 Definitions.
- 419. Sec. 6-3-2 Limitations on pets; exceptions.
- 420. Sec. 6-3-3 Rabies vaccination.
- 421. Sec. 6-3-4 Kennels.
- 422. Sec. 6-3-5 Pets running at large; removal of animal waste.
- 423. Sec. 6-3-6 Impoundment of pet animals.
- 424. Sec. 6-3-7 Redemption of impounded pet animals.
- 426. Sec. 6-3-9 Restraint of animal by tethering.
- 427. Sec. 6-3-10 Nuisance animals.
- 428. Sec. 6-3-11 Interference with animal control workers.
- 429. Sec. 6-3-12 Prohibition; impoundment of unattended animals.
- 430. Sec. 6-3-13 Barking dogs.
- 431. Sec. 6-3-14 Cruelty to animals.
- 432. Sec. 6-3-15 Killing, injuring, molesting birds.
- 433. Sec. 6-3-16 Keeping horses, livestock, poultry prohibited.
- 434. Sec. 6-3-17 Sick Animals.
- 435. Sec. 6-3-18 Abandonment.
- 436. Sec. 6-3-19 Penalties.
- 437. Sec. 6-3-20 Keeping of domestic chickens.
- 438. Sec. 6-3-21 Additional enforcement provisions as to domestic chickens.
- 439. Secs. 6-3-22 through 6-3-30 reserved.
- 440. Sec. 6-3-31 Prohibited; exceptions.
- 441. Sec. 6-3-32 Impoundment.
- 442. Sec. 6-3-33 Signage for guard dogs or attack dogs.
- 444. Sec. 6-3-35 Registration of certain animals required.
- 445. 6-4-1 Title.
- 446. Sec. 6-4-2 Definitions.
- 447. Sec. 6-4-3 Smoking prohibited.
- 448. Sec. 6-4-4 Penalties.
- 449. Sec. 6-4-5 Testing for tobacco residue not authorized.
- 450. Sec. 6-5-1 Definitions.
- 451. Sec. 6-5-2 Prohibition of smoking in the workplace.
- 452. Sec. 6-5-3 Exceptions.
- 453. Sec. 6-5-4 Posting of signs.
- 454. Sec. 6-5-5 Reasonable distance.
- 455. Sec. 6-5-6 Jurisdiction, enforcement and penalties.
- 456. Editor's Note
- 457. Sec. 7-1-1 Title
- 458. Sec. 7-1-2 License Required.
- 459. Sec. 7-1-3 Definitions.
- 460. Sec. 7-1-4 Purpose and duration.
- 461. Sec. 7-1-5 Business license tax, refund.
- 462. Sec. 7-1-6 Registration required.
- 463. Sec. 7-1-7 Deductions, exemptions, and charitable organizations.
- 464. Sec. 7-1-8 False application unlawful.
- 465. Sec. 7-1-9 Display and transfer.
- 466. Sec. 7-1-10 Administration of chapter.
- 467. Sec. 7-1-11 Inspection and audits.
- 468. Sec. 7-1-12 Assessments, payment under protest, appeal.
- 469. Sec. 7-1-13 Delinquent license taxes, partial payment.
- 470. Sec. 7-1-14 Notices.
- 471. Sec. 7-1-15 Denial of license.
- 472. Sec. 7-1-16 Suspension or revocation of license.
- 473. Sec. 7-1-17 Appeals to council.
- 474. Sec. 7-1-18 Consent, franchise or license required for use of streets.
- 475. Sec. 7-1-19 Confidentiality.
- 476. Sec. 7-1-20 Violations.
- 477. Sec. 7-1-21 Classification and rates.
- 478. 7-2-1 Certificate of public convenience and necessity; required.
- 479. 7-2-3 Certificate of public convenience and necessit; notice of application intent.
- 480. 7-2-4 Liability insurance.
- 481. 7-2-5 Issuance of license.
- 482. 7-2-6 Supervision of operation; lease arrangements.
- 483. 7-2-7 Transfer of license and certificate.
- 484. 7-2-8 Permit.
- 485. 7-2-9 License; required.
- 486. 7-2-10 Inspection of vehicles; condemnation of unsafe vehicles.
- 487. 7-2-11 Identifying markings on vehicles.
- 488. 7-2-12 Identifying markings on vehicles; colors and markings for companies.
- 489. 7-2-13 Refusal to convey orderly passengers.
- 490. 7-2-14 Transporting passengers for unlawful or immoral purposes.
- 491. 7-2-15 Engaging cab with intent to defraud.
- 492. 7-2-16 Number of passengers limited.
- 493. 7-2-17 Operation from fixed stands; solicitation prohibited.
- 494. 7-2-18 Stands; designation.
- 495. 7-2-19 Solicitation for hotels and boardinghouses.
- 496. 7-2-20 Revocations.
- 497. 7-2-21 through 7-2-30 reserved.
- 498. 7-2-31 Requirement; accuracy.
- 499. 7-2-32 Lighting.
- 500. 7-2-33 Inspections; removal of inaccurate meters.
- 501. 7-2-34 Inspections; frequency.
- 502. 7-2-35 Breaking seal prohibited.
- 503. 7-2-36 Changes in tire size.
- 504. 7-2-37 Operating requirements; flags.
- 505. 7-2-38 Operating requirements; charges based on registration.
- 506. 7-2-37 through 7-2-50 reserved.
- 507. 7-2-51 Rates.
- 508. 7-2-52 Waiting time.
- 509. 7-2-53 Posting required.
- 510. 7-2-54 Overcharging prohibited.
- 511. 7-3-1 Definitions.
- 512. 7-3-2 Wreckers to respond to accidents only when called by police.
- 513. 7-3-3 Response to calls generally; monitoring police radio.
- 514. 7-3-4 Solicitation of business by wrecker service.
- 515. 7-3-5 Solicitation of business by city employees.
- 516. 7-3-6 Authority of police to have vehicles towed and impounded.
- 517. Sec. 7-3-7 Right of vehicle owner or operator to designate wrecker service; other wrecker service.
- 518. Sec. 7-3-8 Rotation service generally.
- 519. Sec. 7-3-9 Eligibility for participation in rotation service.
- 520. Sec. 7-3-10 Application to participate in rotation service.
- 521. Sec. 7-3-11 New applications to participate in rotation service.
- 522. Sec. 7-3-12 Equipment for emergency wreckers; 24-hour service required.
- 523. Sec. 7-3-13 Agreements with city.
- 524. Sec. 7-3-14 Insurance.
- 525. Sec. 7-3-15 Storage lots.
- 526. Sec. 7-3-16 Towing and storage charges.
- 527. Sec. 7-3-17 Towing of vehicles obstructing streets.
- 528. Sec. 7-3-18 Removal of glass and debris.
- 529. Sec. 7-3-19 Suspension or revocation of business license.
- 530. 7-4-1 Defined.
- 531. 7-4-2 Exemption for newspapers.
- 532. 7-4-3 Permit required.
- 533. 7-4-4 Application.
- 534. 7-4-5 Investigation of applicant.
- 535. 7-4-6 Disapproval of application.
- 536. 7-4-7 Approval of application; issuance of permit.
- 537. 7-4-8 Duty to exhibit permit.
- 538. 7-4-9 Enforcement by police.
- 539. 7-4-10 Revocation of permit.
- 540. 7-4-11 Appeals.
- 541. 7-4-12 Loud noises and sound devices.
- 542. 7-4-13 Use of streets.
- 543. 7-4-14 Hours of operation.
- 544. 7-4-15 Entering posted premises prohibited.
- 545. 7-4-16 Refusing to leave.
- 546. 7-4-17 Continuing solicitation when refused.
- 547. 7-4-18 through 7-4-30 reserved.
- 548. 7-4-31 Definitions.
- 549. 7-4-32 Registration and permit required.
- 550. 7-4-33 Effect on business license ordinance.
- 551. 7-5-1 Adoption of state law.
- 552. Sec. 7-6-1 Definitions.
- 553. Sec. 7-6-2 Permit required.
- 554. Sec. 7-6-3 Exceptions.
- 555. Sec. 7-6-4 Application.
- 556. Sec. 7-6-5 Fees.
- 557. Sec. 7-6-6 Standards for issuance.
- 558. Sec. 7-6-7 Nondiscrimination.
- 559. Sec. 7-6-8 Notice of denial of application.
- 560. Sec. 7-6-9 Alternative permit.
- 561. Sec. 7-6-10 Appeal procedure.
- 562. Sec. 7-6-11 Notice to city and other officials.
- 563. Sec. 7-6-12 Contents of permit.
- 564. Sec. 7-6-13 Duties of permittee.
- 565. Sec. 7-6-14 Prohibitions.
- 566. Sec. 7-6-15 Public conduct during parades or public assemblies.
- 567. Sec. 7-6-16 Revocation of permit.
- 568. Sec. 7-6-17 Penalties.
- 569. Sec. 7-6-18 Severability.
- 570. Secs. 7-6-19 through 7-6-22 reserved.
- 571. 7-6-23 through 7-6-30 reserved.
- 572. Article C Bingo
- 573. 7-6-32 Permit required.
- 574. 7-6-33 Permit; application.
- 575. 7-6-34 Permit; Investigation; issuance or denial.
- 576. 7-6-35 Permit; duration; fete.
- 577. 7-6-36 Permit; suspension or revocation.
- 578. 7-6-37 Permit; appeal; effect.
- 579. 7-6-38 Display of permit.
- 580. 7-6-39 Inspection.
- 581. 7-6-40 Operation of bingo games.
- 582. 7-6-41 Penalty.
- 583. 7-6-42 Definitions.
- 584. 7-6-43 License and place of operation.
- 585. 7-6-44 Daily report to police; positive identification of sellers; photographs of purchases and retention of records for purchase of precious metals.
- 586. 7-6-45 Purchase of gold or silver from minors prohibited.
- 587. 7-6-46 Goods to be held for ten (10) days before resale.
- 588. 7-6-47 Purchase of coins.
- 589. 7-6-48 Exemptions.
- 590. Chapter 7 CABLE TELEVISION RATE REGULATION
- 591. 7-7-2 Initial review of basic cable rates.
- 592. 7-7-3 Review of request for increase in basic cable rates.
- 593. 7-7-4 Cable operator information.
- 594. 7-7-5 Automatic rate adjustments.
- 595. 7-7-6 Enforcement.
- 596. Sec. 7-8-1 Site plan.
- 597. Sec. 7-8-2 Access.
- 598. Sec. 7-8-3 Parking generally.
- 599. Sec. 7-8-4 Site design.
- 600. Sec. 7-8-5 Private security.
- 601. 8-1-1 Adoption of state law.
- 602. 8-1-2 Only licensed operators may drive vehicles.
- 603. 8-1-3 Obedience to traffic laws.
- 604. 8-1-4 Title applicable to all streets, highways, etc., in city.
- 605. 8-1-5 Obedience to title.
- 606. Chapter 2 TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
- 607. 8-2-2 Designation of through streets, stop intersections, yield intersections.
- 608. 8-2-3 Zone of quiet.
- 609. 8-2-4 Designation of and driving on one-way streets.
- 610. 8-2-5 Corner cutting.
- 611. 8-2-6 Careless operation of vehicles.
- 612. 8-2-7 "Fixing" traffic tickets.
- 613. 8-2-8 Pedestrians' obedience to traffic-control signals.
- 614. 8-2-9 Accident reports.
- 615. 8-2-10 Prohibition of commercial/industrial trucks using certain streets as thoroughfares.
- 616. Sec. 8-2-11 Engine compression brakes prohibited.
- 617. Chapter 3 STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
- 618. 8-3-2 Parking prohibited during certain hours in designated places.
- 619. 8-3-3 Parking time limited in designated places.
- 620. 8-3-4 Parking for certain purposes prohibited.
- 621. 8-3-5 Parking for certain purposes prohibited; removal.
- 622. 8-3-6 Time limit on certain vehicles; exceptions.
- 623. 8-3-7 Fines for parking violations.
- 624. Chapter 4 BICYCLES
- 625. 8-4-2 City to provide registration plates, seals and cards.
- 626. 8-4-3 Numbering, design and identification of plates and cards.
- 627. 8-4-4 Duty of chief of police to provide plates.
- 628. 8-4-5 Record of registrations.
- 629. 8-4-6 Registration plate to be attached to bicycle during period of operation.
- 630. 8-4-7 Transfer of ownership.
- 631. 8-4-8 Reports of secondhand dealers.
- 632. 8-4-9 Mutilation, etc., of plates, numbers and cards.
- 633. 8-4-10 Registration fee.
- 634. 8-4-11 Impounding.
- 635. 8-4-12 Control of bicycle.
- 636. 8-4-13 Riding on sidewalks.
- 637. 8-4-14 Riding without hands on handlebars.
- 638. Chapter 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
- 639. 9-1-2 Inhalation of vapors or fumes.
- 640. 9-1-3 Parking in places designated for handicapped persons.
- 641. 9-1-4 Stop on command of officer; failure to obey officer.
- 642. 9-1-5 Sale or use of synthetic drugs prohibited.
- 643. Editor's Note
- 644. Sec. 9-2-1 Disorderly conduct.
- 645. Sec. 9-2-2 Resisting, interfering with employees and officers.
- 646. Sec. 9-2-3 Disturbing assemblies.
- 647. Sec. 9-2-4 Disturbing court.
- 648. Sec. 9-2-5 Weapons; discharging; exceptions.
- 649. Sec. 9-2-6 Noise.
- 650. Sec. 9-2-7 Obstructing streets, sidewalks, etc., prohibited.
- 651. Sec. 9-2-8 Drinking in public places.
- 653. 9-2-10 Drunkenness.
- 654. 9-2-11 Loitering.
- 655. 9-2-12 Odors.
- 656. Chapter 3 OFFENSES AGAINST PROPERTY
- 657. 9-3-2 Advertising materials.
- 658. 9-3-3 Littering prohibited.
- 659. 9-3-4 Abandoned motor vehicles/determination of abandonment.
- 660. 9-3-5 Abandonment prohibited; penalty.
- 661. 9-3-6 Removal; notice to owner.
- 662. 9-3-7 Redemption of removed vehicles.
- 663. 9-3-8 Trespassing upon property of another.
- 664. 9-4-1 Carrying of certain weapons prohibited.
- 665. 9-5-1 Public indecency unlawful.
- 666. 9-5-2 Definitions.
- 667. 9-5-3 Penalty.
- 668. Sec. 9-6-1 Definitions.
- 669. Sec. 9-6-2 Factors determining classification of objects.
- 670. Sec. 9-6-3 Offenses; penalties for violation of article.
- 671. Sec. 9-6-4 Civil forfeiture.
- 672. Tables